Travel: Cuisine of Chef “Melukis di Pinggan” as a Ramadhan Buffet at Ancasa Royale Hotel, Pekan, Pahang, Malaysia.

Garnish the food like “melukis di pinggan” or in English mean “drawing on plate” is a beautiful word came out from chef Mohd Badrulhisyam Abu Bakar mouth during interview session among us. I was stunned to see how he garnish the food on each plate fast and easily however the results are quite enthralling. As the Malay Chef at Saffron Brasserie Restaurant, Ancasa Royale Hotel, Pekan, Pahang, who is responsible for all traditional Malay dishes that is a main course for Ramadhan buffet this year. 

It is amazing! His dishes not only beautiful in look, said my heart while enjoyed the first meal in the restaurant. Delicious meal of his artistic touch make me excited to promote Ramadhan Buffet for Ancasa Royale Hotel, Pekan, Pahang. The restaurant has JAKIM’s halal certificate and should be no doubts to enjoy the meal there.

There is so many mouth watering and delicious traditional authentic cuisine served such as Sayur Kampung Masak Budu, Ketam Lemak Rebung, Patin Tempoyak dan Daging Opor. One of the most special dessert is Puding DiRaja which once served only for the royals. I feel very fortunate because K.D.Y.T.M Tengku Puan Pahang, Tunku Hajjah Azizah Aminah MaimunahIskandariah binti Almarhum Sultan Iskandar Alhaj willingly launch the Ramadhan buffet.

Thank you Ancasa Royale Hotel, Pekan, Pahang, Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia Pahang and M-Mode Berhad for the invitation thus brought me to visit Pahang state especially  at Pekan The Royal Town.

Before concluding I would like to recommed to all of you to break fast at Ancasa Royale Hotel, Pekan, Pahang.

Inshaa Allah for my next post, I will share my sweet experience for 3 days and 2 nights I was at Pekan The Royal Town of Pahang...

Travel: East and Western of Art Cuisine for Iftar at Klana Resort Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia?

It is becoming a trend nowadays many of us choose Ramadhan Buffet for break fast with family and friends. For anyone who are living in Seremban or planning to go there on weekend during this Ramadhan 2014, I suggest for break fast at Klana Resorts Seremban. This year Klana Resort offers village cuisine with theme "Citoraso Suasano Kampung". Coffee House Restaurant, Klana Resort has JAKIM's halal certificate and served very tasty foods.

Even though the theme “Citoraso Suasano Kampung” which means that the tastes of dishes concept is authentic, Selera Coffee House, Klana Resort actually served variety of dishes that can be categorized as East and Western of Art Cuisine. What least, Sushi the famous Japanese food and Canalonni a type of pasta of Italian origin dishes also served here. There are also dishes Kambing Panggang, Bubur Lambuk Kambing, Tom Yam Campur, Baked Lotus Fragrant Rice, Kong Po Chicken With Cashew Nut, Sautee Potatoes With Capsicum dan Roast Beef Black Pepper Sauce.

While there are over 100 kinds of authentic cuisine such as Patin Gulai Tempoyak, Gulai Lemak Telur Itik, Asam Pedas Ekor Lembu dan Rendang Pucuk Ubi. Dessert served are Malay traditional sweet foods, jelly, pudding, cakes and pastries.

Klana Resort Management also provide prayer room with the attendance of an Imam to conduct prayers Maghrib, Isha’ and Taraweeh. This concern is easy for guest to perform the demands of religious worship, it is also consistent with the context and concept of worship in Ramadhan.

So what are you waiting for, let’s go to Klana Resort for Ramadhan Buffet. To anyone who is interested please contact Klana Resort Seremban.

Thank you Klana Resort Seremban, Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia Negeri Sembilan and M-Mode Berhad for the invitation. 

Travel: Art & Nature - Wings of KKB 2014: Selangor Birds Race Kuala Kubu Bharu - Awana Hotel Resorts World Genting

Traveling widens your horizon and it is also a part of art in life. Nature was created by God with art as we can see. In Malaysia, there are many species of flora and fauna that are wildlife in Tropical Rain Forest. Kuala Kubu Baru and Genting Highlands are some of the locations for habitat of flora and fauna including many species of birds.

Birds are God's creation is very unique and full of artistic value. There are many species of birds in the world from as small as a hummingbird to large as an ostrich. Usually birds can fly, but there are some species cannot fly. While there are birds that can swim fast such as penguin. The beauty of the creation of the birds we can see through the variety shape of head, eyes, beak, body, wings, legs and tail of bird for the different of their species. Its fur is different in terms of texture and color is amazing. Subhanallah...

Everyone have their own purpose and opinions about travel other than to see places, traveling also provides experience and valuable knowledge. Travel can also strengthen the relationship between the human mankind and man's relationship to nature, animals and the greatness of God.

Once again I had an opportunity to go to Kuala Kubu Bharu and this time for join program Wings of KKB 2014: Selangor Birds Race which also took place at Genting Highlands. The main objective of this program is to provide awareness to the community about the importance of preserving the environment so that the habitat will be protected and also can maintain artistic beauty of God's creation. Various events and competitions related to birds are organized for all ages, it is a brilliant idea to every stage of society to have more responsibility to keep the environment clean and care for wildlife.

This program gave me knowledge about bird species found in Malaysia, especially bird species in Kuala Kubu Baru and Genting Highlands Resort. I also get to know there are different bird species according to differences in elevation from sea level. Species of birds at Kuala Kubu Bharu which is Coppersmith Barbet (Takur Tukang Besi), Oriental Pied Hornbil (Enggang Kelingking) dan Red-wattled Lapwing (Burung Minta Duit). Whereas in Genting Highlands, there are many mountain species of birds such as Red-headed Trogon (Burung Kesumba Gunung). The involvement of local and foreigner professional birdwatchers such as from Birds Nature & Us Members (BNU), Sayap Surabaya Community and individuals from Sabah, Sarawak, Japan and some Middle East countries enliven the program. Through this program, the knowledge of the habits and diet of birds can learn a lot. 

The program jointly organized by the Hulu Selangor District Council (MDHS) and Resorts World Genting is also giving me the opportunity to stay for two days and one night at Awana Hotel Resorts World Genting for the first time. Comfort and fulfilling service makes me want to come and stay here again. If you would like to visit Genting Highlands, I recommend you to stay at Awana Hotel Resorts World Genting because other than give a comfort and good service, you can see a very beautiful scenery here.

In addition to the main program we call on to Pak Man Cendol n Makan stalls at Kuala Kubu Bharu on the way to Awana Resort World Genting. The second day we managed to visit the Happy Bee Farm and before returning to Kuala Lumpur we stopped at Genting Strawberry Leisure Farm.

Thank you Selangor District Council (MDHS), Resorts World Genting, Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia, Tourism Selangor and M-Mode Berhad for the invitation and also gave me a pretty new experience worth.

I would like to end this post to invite all to enjoy God's creation of art through pictures of birds that have been produced by members of the Birds Nature & Us (BNU), in their facebook. Hopefully it will bring awareness to us especially myself, the fact of the greatness of God's creation. Amen...

Travel: Press Conference Wings of KKB 2014 : Selangor Birds Race Kuala Kubu Bharu - Awana Hotel Resorts World Genting 25 until 27 April 2014

Press Conference was held on 8 April 2014 at Awana Hotel Resorts World Genting to announce the Wings of KKB 2014: Selangor or Birds Race to be held on 25 to 27 April 2014. The program jointly organized by the Hulu Selangor District Council (MDHS) and Resorts World Genting offers various exciting events such as birds seminar, bird identification contest, bird photography competition, explorace & mini explorace, an exhibition and a lucky draw. According to MDHS the main objective the program Wings of KKB is to enlighten the public about the importance of the environment through bird watching activity.

There are 10 checkpoint location was set for bird identification contest for participants to move from place to place, starting in Kuala Kubu Bharu City and ends at Resorts World Genting. It is provides an opportunity for participants to see and identify a variety of different bird species according to differences of elevation from sea level.

Attractive prizes provided by the organizers is RM10,000.00 in material form for bird identification contest for each category of the contest; school category, open category and university & college students. While, prize for bird photography contest is Nikon D3100 camera. There is also a prize of two days and one night accommodation at First World Hotel and side prizes.

The main sponsor of this program is Resorts World Genting. Miss Katherine Chew, Vice President of Communications and Public Relations Resorts World Genting, said, involvement for two consecutive years shows the intensity of Resorts World Genting in a program to create consciousness among tourists and local communities about forest preservation and nature.

According to the organizers besides promote the Hulu Selangor District and Genting Highlands as a bird watching location, the Wings of KKB 2014: Selangor Birds Race is to enliven and support the Visit Malaysia Year 2014. This program also attracts local and foreigner tourists, especially birdwatchers to come and join the contests.

Thank you Hulu Selangor District Council, Resorts World Genting, Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia, Tourism Selangor and M-Mode Berhad for the invitation thus giving me the opportunity to visit the Awana Hotel Resorts World Genting for the first time.

For more information can be found on the website MDHS or blog wingsofkkb. 

Travel: Bird Watching at Kuala Kubu Bharu, Hulu Selangor Malaysia

Once again, I have had opportunity to join Sahabat Media program in conjunction to Visit Malaysia Year 2014 and this time we were invited by the Hulu Selangor District Council or Majlis Daerah Hulu Selangor (MDHS) for bird watching activity. Bird watching is an interesting and rare activity. What is bird watching?

Bird watching at Kuala Kubu Bharu is not the same as watching cage birds in a bird park. MDHS representative brought us for walk around the lake and the edge of the forest at Taman Millenium to locate observe and identify the species of birds found.

Kuala Kubu Bharu is a city garden and it was planned by the first Town Planner during the British era. According to MDHS Town Planning Officer, Madam Azlina Mokhtar, during that period of time, Kuala Kubu Bharu city was planted with valuable trees such as Mahogany and ‘Tembusu’. It is now, has become a suitable habitat for the animals including birds. There are many species of birds that live here and consisting of resident and migratory birds.

MDHS representative provided binoculars and guide books on bird species in Malaysia to facilitate us locating and identifying the species of birds found. Red-wattled Lapwing (Burung Minta Duit), Black Crested Bulbul (Merbah Jambul), Oriental Magpie Robin (Murai) and few other species we found here.

The use of standard lens (18-55 mm) limited the photography shooting on birds especially close up shot. This is a grace because it shifted my focus to capture the beauty of the scenery here. However to see a clearer and exciting picture of the bird, you can visit my friend’s blog: -

1. dikbee mengecam burung
2. silenceblogz meninjau burung

Our activities here have been going on for two days. This includes a special dinner at Restaurant Kalumpang Grill & Steamboat, Women's Day celebration Hulu Selangor District, bathing in river/ water fall, ride a 4 wheel drive and flying fox in Kalumpang Resort & Training Centre.

Thank you Hulu Selangor District Council (MDHS), Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, Tourism Malaysia and M-Mode Berhad, for the invitation and giving me the opportunity and new experience.

Before I end my post this time, I would like to invite all to visit the Hulu Selangor district located about 68 kilometer from Kuala Lumpur, especially to Kuala Kubu Bharu and Kalumpang because it is one of the attractive tourist destinations in Malaysia. For more information, kindly refer to the website of  Hulu Selangor District Council (MDHS)