MALAYSIA..TRULY ASIA..

"TIMEOUT, Kuala Lumpur"

The year 2008 has been a good year for me so far and the holidays are like giving me the opportunities to travel for short escape from hectic metropolis, Singapore.

This time it's a 3days 2 nights trip to KL and Genting Highlands with my little friends Myat Phone and Myo. Initially, it was supposed to be a bus-load of people to go together. But closer to the date, one after another sent me texts to drop them off the list. Ironically or coincidentally, all sent me texts. None of them called. Aha! after that incident, I realize..yeah! sms or texting is such a very convenient communication channel to say something unpleasant things or denying things that is not in our favour. Phoning needs to talk and it's hard sometimes to speak out not-a-very-sounding reasons to opt out a plan. SMS can do away all embarrassments that you might have while talking it out on the phone. Anyway...I am what I am..even I am the only one left on the list, I will still go. aha..

As always, I am on the cloud nine as soon as I stepped out from my house to start off my holiday. Nothing could dampen my mood and there I was on the Super Luxury Coach singing away happy tunes.
It was a joyous moment travelling with Phone and Myo. As this trip is one of my many trips to Malaysia and automatically I am the leader of the band haha..and pointing away along the journey and telling them.. that is what...and there is that..exchanging banters with our funny tour guide.
I lost some money at Black Jack table in the casino owing to my greed. At first I was winning 3 thousand Ringgit and then when I left the casino I was 500 S$ poorer.

Well the 5-star Hotel Berjaya Times Square made good for all my loss. For whatever reasons, we got a chance to stay in suites at 42nd floor overseeing the downtown KL. Luxurious. A long soaks in the bath tub relaxed my tired body and the right-temperature setting air-conditioning put me through a sweet sleep.

It's not very good for 1st timer Phone and Myo as the weather was wet throughout our stay in KL. We met many Myanmar at every turns when we went shopping. We were served by fellow Myanmar at the Hong Kong Restaurant, from waiting staffs to the chef. Shop assistants to Masseur along Bukit Bintang. Practically, don't you worry if you don't speak malay nor English..just make your way to downtown KL and you could speak Burmese to venture and wander.

Wow...... I am now looking forwards a trip to Bangkok in January 2009 to meet my mom and my aunt. My mom will be visiting me in Chinese New Year 2009....Before bringing her here we will be touring Bangkok for a few days..Anyone wanna join? haha... no.. I am not accepting any booking this time. I know I will be getting the messages like...Bro... I am sorry.. I can't make it and bla bla bal... a hek!

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GOOD MORNING HO CHI MINH!

Hello Saigon..confusing you? A hek! Ho Chi Minh was once Saigon and still fondly used everywhere when we were there! From local beer brand to exclusive hotels..they named after Saigon!

SINGAPORE F1

It is amazing right! When I chanced upon all these pictures of Singapore Formula I, WORLD FIRST NIGHT RACE ( my second home country pet peeves) I just have to share with you guys.

Truely, the skyline was the showcase of the Singapore Status Symbol and it is hosting amazing race. Even though I am just an ordinary folk staying in a rental flat, I am out and proud of my 2nd home, the Singapore. It has come to this far and put larger ASEAN counterparts to shame. Much credits to the its' founding father MM Lee and his teams, they build up strength to strength and establish Singapore as world first in many aspects with its tiny size and population.

Of course there were moaning and graoning from the general population at large but unlike many other states around the region, this small islands is the only first world country. Well when we have times we will talk more about how great Singapore is...

Now let just enjoy the photos of first ever world night race that triggered many country heads to stand up and think of following suits..
The above photo is a general view shows part of the illuminated street circuit of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix at dusk September 23, 2008. (REUTERS/Tim Chong).
Ferrari driver Felipe Massa of Brazil leads the pack at the start of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix on the Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Sunday, Sept. 28, 2008. (AP Photo/Vincent Thian.
Pit crew members look on as Brazilian driver Felipe Massa of Ferrari leaves the pits with his fuel hose still attached and spraying fuel during the final of Formula One's first-ever night race at the Singapore Grand Prix on September 28, 2008. Massa dropped from first to last place due to the error.

Formula One cars drive around the Marina Bay Street Circuit of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix during the time qualifying session September 27, 2008. The Singapore GP on Sunday will be F1's first night race, the first to be held in the island state and the first on an Asian street circuit. (REUTERS/Tim Chong)
McLaren Mercedes Formula One driver Lewis Hamilton of Britain steers his car into a turn during the third timed training session on the illuminated Marina Bay City Circuit in Singapore, Saturday, Sept. 27, 2008. (AP Photo/Oliver Multhaup)
Singapore's skyline and (at bottom center) its Esplanade Complex are shown, as well as part of the illuminated street circuit of the Singapore Formula One Grand Prix, September 23, 2008. (REUTERS/Tim Chong)
Force India Formula One driver Giancarlo Fisichella of Italy flies through the air on bend 10 during a practice session at the Marina Bay Singapore F1 Grand Prix circuit September 27, 2008. (REUTERS/Tim Wimborne)

I think I have to get at least the chepest trackside ticket for myself even I can't afford those grandstand :p

CALLING CHEF THE GREAT, SEAN

Checking mail box and found these nice photos.

It's a celebration for Mg Phone getting his PR. It's our first ever gathering and outing at Seletar Reservoir too. Nice! With good companies, it turned out well and we had god time there. Just look at our smiles ha ha..

And guys..I will be making Shan Noodles this weekend at Hkay Mar's Hillview Apartment. Don't say I don't shout ok! But.. BYOB!..(it can be beer or bottles).. not empty bottles aha!

Hope you guys don't mind me for saying BYOB..As we all know, liquors are rather expensive here in Singapore and with our groups we always ended up 2 or 3 bottles plus dozens beers. I know and you know that Jon and Hkay Mar do not mind and always welcome us with smiles and ever so accommodating! So if we could BYOB it would be a lot more fun..

See you guys...

WEEKLY

I don't know my blog is being hacked.... Whenever I tried keying in a word and hit space it went awry and display strange characters... So instead of " Sean's weekly roundup it end up just "weekly".

Well my week was a simple one throughout and ended up in a high note at CLARKE QUAY, clubbing and dancing to the tune of Cuban. I was there by accident but was so amused to have a chance to celebrate the Singapore River Festivals..The Babes and the beautiful. The drinks and the musics! The crowds were oh so perfect to lift up any one's mood to party hard.
I think lots of people are in town for Singapore Formula 1 racing. Living and hiding in our heartland apartments, we hardly can feel the pulse of the world first ever "Night Racing". Thanks to myself, not knowing where to dine and for night out, I suggested we had our dinner at Funan IT Mall as it was not so crowded then planned to go elsewhere for a drink. Then I led my friends who were at lost as to where to go and detoured to Clarke Quay.

It seems the financial crisis in United States has little impact Singapore. Long queue snaking almost all the pubs and dining establishments at Clarke Quay. We gave up the idea of drinking at BREWERKZ after failing to grab a seat and end up at the CUBA LIBRE.

The singers and the dancers are superb but drinks here is a little bit steep though hahaa. But it was worth every single cent. I couldn't stop moving and jiving along with the musics.