Selangor Masters

Rick Kulacz (24) from Australia claimed his second Asian Tour title at the Worldwide Holdings Selangor Masters in Seri Selangor Golf Club

Kiradech, 20, settled for second place while Mark Purser of New Zealand at third place following South Africa's James Kamte for fourth place.

Noh Seung-Yul of Korea, Japanese Kodai Ichihara and India's Gaurav Ghei shared fifth place.

Zoo Negara

Zoo Negara is situated only about 5 km from the city of Kuala Lumpur. Now it has been around for 46 years old and already a well-known zoo all around the world. The zoo has over 5137 animals from 459 species of mammals, birds, reptiles, amphibians and fish on a 110 acres of land

More: http://www.zoonegara.org.my/zoo.html

Five Things You Are Not Encouraged to Do While in Malaysia

There five things you are not encouraged to do while you are in Malaysia and they are:
i. French Kiss
ii. Wearing Sexy Clothes
iii. Drunk
iv. Cursing
v. Farting in Public

Prime Minister's Birthday

Dato' Seri Najib Tun Abdul Razak celebrated his birthday yesterday on 23rd July 2009. He is the sixth prime minister of Malaysia since 3rd April 2009.

He had established One Malaysia or 1Malaysia site as a platform between him and all Malaysians in the country.

'The website aims to serve as an interactive platform between Dato’ Sri Najib Razak and fellow Malaysians on issues affecting the country and its people today. It also aims to encourage Malaysians to take a proactive part in fostering a healthy attitude in a multicultural community".

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Batu Caves

Funnily, the name Batu Caves is a mix of two languages, English and Malay. In Malay the word 'gua' means cave while stone is the english word for 'batu'. Some of the locals here called the place as 'Gua Batu Caves'. Nevertheless, Gua Batu Caves is a limestone temple built inside a cave (Actually, it's consist of a few linking caves). One has to climb about 272 concrete steps to get into the caves. Gua Batu Caves is situated at the northern part of KL in Gombak district. It is about half an hour journey from the centre of KL city. It is a famous place for Hindu worshippers. During the festival of Thaipusam, the Gua Batu Caves is fulled of thousands of people mostly Malaysian Indian and also from every part of the world. The Thaipusam festival is held in the month of february every year.

10 Reasons Why Malaysia is the Best Place for Vacation

10 reasons why people should come to Malaysia for vacation instead of other countries in Asean. It's simply because:
1. it is peaceful country (terrorist free);
2. the people are friendly and understand english;
3. it has many well preserved tropical island like Tioman Island, Langkawi, Sipadan Island etc.;
4. situated between Thailand and Singapore. So, you can visit these countries after visiting Malaysia;
5. it has a lot shopping malls;
6. it has variety of food;
7. it has many beautiful golf courses;
8. modern;
9. clean
10. many pretty girls.

5 Best Places to Minum-Minum (Supper) in KL During the Weekend

5 Best Places to Minum-Minum (Supper) in KL During the Weekend

In my opinion, there are 5 Best place to minum-minum (supper) in KL During the the weekend and they are:
1. Hartamas is on the top of my choices. It has plenty of restaurants like mamak restaurant such as Pelita, Safiz etc. Other outlets such as the Starbucks, Coffee Beans and others attract youngsters to lepak here.
2. Bangsar as i have mentioned it in the last posting.
3. Mamak stalls in Doraisamy Street near the Wilayah Complex. Open twenty four hours and serve tasty the tarik. A good place to lepak till morning.
4. Plaza Damaz at Hartamas. Few restaurants like Aji Don and others.
5. Up Town five years ago. Now a bit crowded with petty traders.

Having said all that, few other places which i think a good place to minum-minum such as Suzy Corner, Triple 2 and SS2 Stalls.

10 Largest Shopping Malls in the World

There are 10 largest shopping malls in the world and one of them is in Malaysia:

1. South China Mall
Dongguan, China
Opened: 2005
Gross Leasable Area: 7.1 million square feet

2. Golden Resources
Beijing, China
Opened: 2004
Gross Leasable Area: 6 million square feet

3. Dubai Mall
Dubai, United Arab Emirates
Opened: 2008
Gross Leasable Area: 3.8 million square feet

4. Cevahir Istanbul
Istanbul, Turkey
Opened: 2005
Gross Leasable Area: 3.8 million square feet

5. West Edmonton Mall
Edmonton, Alberta, Canada
Opened: 1981
Gross Leasable Area: 3.8 million square feet

6. SM Mall of Asia
Pasay City, Philippines
Opened: 2006
Gross Leasable Area: 4.2 million square feet

7. SM Megamall
Mandaluyong City, Philippines
Opened: 1991
Gross Leasable Area: 3.6 million square feet

8. Berjaya Times Square
Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
Opened: 2005
Gross Leasable Area: 3.4 million square feet

9. Eastwood Mall Complex
Youngstown, Ohio
Opened: 1969
Gross Leasable Area: 3.2 million square feet

10. SM City N. Edsa
Quezon City, Philippines
Opened: 1985
Gross Leasable Area: 3 million square feet

Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival Fever

From 4th July 2009 till 31st July 2009 (On 4th July the American celebrate their independence day while 31st August is the independence day of Malaysia. Both from Britain) is the return of Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival. It is like an annual festival for all shopaholic in Malaysia. All the malls like One Utama, Mid Valley and Suria KLCC and even the smallest business outlets are taking part in the carnival by offering goods at ridiculous discounted price. Watches, clothes, bags, shoes and many more are being sold at prices as low as 25% of it's original price during this 8 week period which make many shopaholics going crazy. Anyway, let's join the crowd and enjoy the Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival.

Fun Activities in Kuala Lumpur Bird Park

Other fun activities especially for kids in KL Bird Park are like feeding the parrots. You can also take photos of you or your family with trained birds at the Feathered Friends Photo Booth. Even if you do not bring any camera the park provide instant photo services for you. Moreover, at the middle of the park you can stop at the Bird Gallery and Education Centre where you can learn many new things about birds.