Photos of KL Trip Day 1

Day 3: Kuala Lumpur to Singapore

25 April 2010- It was the final day in Kuala Lumpur. Mel and I will be returning back to Singapore.

We packed our stuff and check out from the hotel. We left our belonging at the lobby and we went to Old Town cafe for our breakfast, which is located inside the Pavilion Mall (Bukit Bintang).

I loved the ice blended Hazelnut white coffee!! The taste is so superb! I also ordered Hor Fun. After our breakfast, we head to KLCC to shop since there are enough time.

After that, we took the train back to our hotel to claim our items and we took a cab to bus terminal and board the coach back to Singapore.

The journey to Kuala Lumpur is too short and too rush! I guess the next visit should be 4 days 3 night will be great!

Day 2: Kuala Lumpur and Pulau Ketam Tour

24 April 2010: I woke up quite early at 0615 hours. As it was still early and we planned to visit Pulau Ketam, I decided to tune in to Television and watched the local channel. I am quite surprised that ASTRO ACE channel features Singapore local Mediacorp TV shows! I guessed that Singapore show is quite popular in Malaysia media market.

At the same time waited for Mel to wake up. I tried my best to wake Mel but I failed. Finally, Mel woke up and both of us prepared ourselves and left the hotel. First thing first, we will be eating our breakfast first. We walked to LOT10 and eat Malaysian local food.

After eating our breakfast, we went to ride the monorail and alighted at KL Sentral and take about 15 minutes walk to KL Sentral hub (Note that KL Monorail is not linked with Putra LRT, KTM and bus terminus).

We got the ticket from the KTM ticket counter and went to Platform 5. After reaching the Port Klang Terminal (Apox 1hrs 50mins), you need to take High Speed Boat (Apox 30mins) to Pulau Ketam.

Pulau Ketam is actually a Chinese Fishing Village. The houses are all built on stilt above the mangrove swamps. Pulau Ketam is the only island where you cannot find any motor vehicles!! The only transport mode is through bicycle.

The living standard is very simple. From there, you will understand how lucky we are living in Modern World. It was a great exposes for me to visit to Pulau Ketam.

What more, the food was great!! Everything was fresh and home made! If you have the chance to travel to Kuala Lumpur, why not give yourself a half day trip to Pulau Ketam and experience it.

After our visit to Pulau Ketam, we took the KTM and back to KL Sentral and after which, we took the KTM again at Platform 6 to Mid Valley.

We head to Hong Kong KIM Gary for our dinner. After our dinner, we shop around at the Mid Valley before we are heading back to Bukit Bintang. At the same time, I finally got Malaysia Digi Prepaid card activated!!

Around 11plus pm, we went out with Wai for supper at Jalan Alor and then head down to A&W for root beet float. Actually wanted to eat the waffle ice-cream but un-fortune, it sold out!! It would be my greatest regret for not having A&W waffle ice-cream.

Day 1: Singapore to Kuala Lumpur, West Malaysia

23 April 2010. I woke up at 0540 hours. Packed last minutes items and showered before heading out. When I left my house, I realized that I forgotten to bring my ezlink out. -.-

I went back home again and took ezlink and went out again. Just then, my bus arrived and I board the bus. The bus journey is kinda slow as it stops every bus stop.

Finally, I reached Hock Seng Building where the Transtar Coach is located. I reached quite early. I waited for Mel to arrive. Soon, Mel Arrived and we checked in at Transtar Coach office.

While we are waiting for the bus to depart, the Transtar staff served us coffee. About 0820 hours, the bus arrives and we are now board the bus. It departed at 0830 hours. It stopped at Golden Mile Complex to fetch passengers.

Now, it drove towards to Singapore Checkpoint and head to Malaysia Checkpoint. Soon, we transit at Yong Peng for 20 minutes. Before it resumed back the journey.

The bus equips with Massage chair and in-built TV entertainment system. I took a nap before we reach Kuala Lumpur (KL). About 1430 hours, we reached Pusaraya terminal, KL. After that, we walked towards to Time Square and board the KL Monorail to Bukit Bintang station and checked in the hotel at Federal Hotel, KL.

After that, we took showered and rest awhile before we heading out for shopping. We went to Pavilion for shopping and then head to KLCC to meet Mitt for dinner. We dine in at Mdm Kwan Restaurant.

After dining at KLCC, Mel and I head to Chinatown and shop for purse which my aunt wanted. Then, we took the train and went to Time Square for late night movie show before we are heading back to hotel.

Knowing Your Singapore (Answer)

{Recap} On my previous entry, I was blogging about Knowing Your Singapore. In total, there are 18 questions to be answer and how well do you score in knowing your Singapore.

Before you want to see the answers, why not see the 18 questions again and double check if you answer all 18 questions.

Question 1: Who is Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles?

Question 2: Singapore was under which country colony?

Question 3: Who is Singapore First Prime Minister?

Question 4: Who is Singapore First President?

Question 5: When did Singapore merger with Malaya to form Malaysia?

Question 6: When did Singapore official gained sovereignty?

Question 7: What is Singapore National Language?

Question 8: What is Singapore National flower?

Question 9: How many people form as illegal gathering?

Question 10: Who is the current prime minister of Singapore?

Question 11: In which year, Singapore held the world's first night F1 race?

Question 12: How many Integrated Resorts in Singapore?

Question 13: What is a Rojak mean?

Question 14: Who is Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs?

Question 15: Which races form Singapore?

Question 16: What is MINDEF mean?

Question 17: When will the First ever Youth Olympic to be held in Singapore?

Question 18: What is Singapore population as of 22 April 2010?

Answers

Question 1: Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles is the founder of Modern Singapore

Question 2: The British

Question 3: Mr Lee Kuan Yew

Question 4: Yusof Bin Ishak

Question 5: 16th September 1963, Singapore with Sabah, Sarawak, Malaya to form Malaysia.

Question 6: 9th August 1965.

Question 7: Behasa Melayu which is known as Malay.

Question 8: Vanda Miss Joaquim

Question 9: After 10pm, more of two people can form as illegal gatherings.

Question 10: Mr Lee Hsien Loong

Question 11: In the Year 2008.

Question 12: 2 Integrated Resorts (Resort World Sentosa and Marina Sands)

Question 13: Rojak which mean mix of foods like Dough fritters, bean curds, boiled potatoes, cucumber mixed with a sweet thick spicy peanut sauce.

Question 14: Mr George Yeo.

Question 15: The Malays, Chinese, Indians, Eurasians, Caucasians and Asians of different origins form Singapore.

Question 16: The Ministry of Defence.

Question 17: 14th August 2010.

Question 18: 4,987,600.

Knowing Your Singapore.

Nowadays, there is a debate on knowing your Singapore. As there are many foreigners taking up Singapore citizenship and yet most of them which also include the locals, do not have the knowledge about Singapore.

So, South West Community Development Council (CDC) organise a quiz where the locals and new immigrants get together and take part of this quiz.

To the locals, they thought it is easy for them but when the question being asked, they could not answer and it is surprised that the new immigrants could answer!!

Below are some of the questions to test you if you could know all the answer right. The answers can be found in the next entry.

Question 1: Who is Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles?

Question 2: Singapore was under which country colony?

Question 3: Who is Singapore First Prime Minister?

Question 4: Who is Singapore First President?

Question 5: When did Singapore merger with Malaya to form Malaysia?

Question 6: When did Singapore official gained sovereignty?

Question 7: What is Singapore National Language?

Question 8: What is Singapore National flower?

Question 9: How many people form as illegal gathering?

Question 10: Who is the current prime minister of Singapore?

Question 11: In which year, Singapore held the world's first night F1 race?

Question 12: How many Integrated Resorts in Singapore?

Question 13: What is a Rojak mean?

Question 14: Who is Singapore Minister for Foreign Affairs?

Question 15: Which races form Singapore?

Question 16: What is MINDEF mean?

Question 17: When will the First ever Youth Olympic to be held in Singapore?

Question 18: What is Singapore population as of 22 April 2010?

Photos of Circle Line Open House & Grand Opening

Dear friends, I am sorry for taking so long to update the pictures of the Circle Line Open House (4 April 2010) and the grand opening (17 April 2010).

Below are some of the Circle Line Open House pictures. I will try to upload as many as I can.

Away from Singapore

Dear friends,

I will be away from Singapore from 23-25 April 2010. If you wish to contact me, feel free to drop me via by email, Whatsapp, Ping!, Yak or facebook message.

I will try to reply whenever I have internet connection. I will be bring my netbook so that I could update my Overseas trip and reply to you.

Cheers.

亲爱的朋友们，

从4月23至25日，本尊在国外。如果你要找我的话，请你电邮，whatsapp, Ping!, Yak 或者Facebook信息我。

如有网络，我会尽快的回复你。本尊也会带手提电脑方便更新我的部落落。

PDL

Yesterday morning, I boarded the train at Circle Line, MacPherson Station and alighted at Bishan Interchange. Then, I walked to North South Line and boarded the train and alighted Admiralty station and waiting for the free shuttle bus to Singapore Safety Driving Centre (SSDC).

Just then, I suddenly remembered that I forgotten to bring my Student Booklet out with me!! I hope that everything will be fine without the booklet. Soon, the shuttle bus arrived. Guess what, the bus engine died. According to the bus driver, the brake is out of the control and it was dangerous to drive!

I was like.. What a great day for me.. I was discouraged and I am prepared to fail for my Basic Theory Test. I keep on waiting for the replacement bus and hopefully I can reach the SSDC on time.. About 15 minutes, the replacement bus arrived.

Soon, I reached the SSDC and take the lift. Guess what, one of the lift is not working!! When I reached the Level 4, it is about to start the theory trial lesson.

Again, something horrible happen!! The network is down!!! How am I going to do my theory trial lesson? I came forward and took one of the past year paper and do while waiting for the network to stable.

After finished the theory trial lesson, I quickly walk out of the classroom and wanted to take the lift down to ground floor. But, the lift is like so slow!! Finally, the lift arrived!

When I reached ground floor, I quickly walk to the Basic driving theory test (BTT) room and wanted to sit for the test and it is about to start the test!! Phew!!

I do all the 50 questions and I double check my answer before I submit! I thought I would fail the test but I was surprised that I passed the BTT and I could able to apply my Provisional Driving License!

I am so excited!! It is seem I am riding the roller coaster ride!!