Trip to paradise (Part 3)

A glimpse of Pangkor Laut beach i.e. Emerald Bay under the clear blue sky. Enjoy (for your info, I did)

Trip to paradise (Part 2)

Continue on our 2nd day at the paradise Pangkor Laut Resort has been very refreshing and relaxing as well. The island have some how made us (maybe just me) forget about time. I am for one a time conscious freak (many times drive Pei crazy). From the moment we woke until the evening was a very an enjoyable time with the my family and Philip's family. It's so hard trying to describe and explain the sense, feeling, emotion when being there to you all. You just gotto be here experience it. You will sure not regretting it even a single bit.

I just love the beautiful beach there even though I am don't know how to swim. The sound of the wave is very soothing to hear while relaxing on the sun chair. The kids where busy playing with the sand and of course the water as well. Ivan prefer more to building sand castle (I think). We even have our lunch just a few steps away from the beach. Once again the food are fantastic.

In the evening all long hours at the beach, we dine at another restaurant. This time is a chinese cuisine type at this special restaurant that is build on top of an existing boulder of rocks and trees. So unique.

with the family photo session

around the resort

can't get enough of the beach

You call that reduction?

I am absolutely disappointed on the recent electricity tariffs reduction made by Tenaga National.

As reported in TheStar Online, The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) has expressed “great disappointment” over the 5% reduction in electricity tariffs announced by the Government on Wednesday.

President Tan Sri William Cheng said the reduction was “too little compared with the hefty increase of 26% on July 1, 2008.” He added “This dismal reduction of 5% will not help alleviate the difficulties faced by manufacturers and industries during this period of economic crisis. “Many of them have reduced production and some have stopped, and we were hoping for some reprive in the form of lower gas and electricity tariffs.” ACCCIM believed that the independent power producers would be able to reduce the cost of electricity since the oil price was about US$40 per barrel, which should bring down the price of natural gas, and coal price was between US$70 and US$80 per tonne.

Contrary to what Tenaga said, the reduction of electricity tariff from March 1 is meant to benefit the industrial sector “The 5% reduction is a big boost to that sector as it will help it save quite an amount with the slowdown in the economy.”

I think that so called reduction don't even contribute at any cents!

Airasia - Pick a seat

Airasia have just launched 'Pick a seat' service on top of the on-going Express Boarding which allows you to assign your seats and choose from Hot or Standard Seats. Now, you can board first and enjoy extra legroom with Hot Seats or keep your travel party together with Standard Seats. Malaysia's rate for Hot Seats are sold at RM25.oo and Standard Seats at RM5.oo. Well, can't blame Tony for this bright ideal to making extra bucks. Gotto respect that CEO for his savvy biz mind!

Red area indicate Hot Seats with extra legroom

Popular Book Store Spring Celebration

From 28 January – 15 February 2009, Popular is having its Spring Celebration sales giving great bargains on books, stationery, multimedia products and music CD’s.

FREE* RM5 Promotion Voucher will be given away to those with minimum purchase of RM100 for members & RM120 for non members from 28 January to 15 January 2009 or while stocks last. In addition, FREE* Be POPULAR Exclusive Note Book for every new application or renewal of POPULAR Adult Card 1-year, while stocks last.

CNY Lion Dance

This year Chinese New Year celebration we did fewer traveling and visitation. One reason being we have traveled a lot just before Chinese New Year period. We went to Penang island during Christmas and later Pangkor Laut Resort just one week before CNY. Much of the CNY break we were doing our errands.

On CNY 2nd day as tradition requires it, we visited our in-laws. All the siblings were there. One thing special for this year was that lion dance was being arranged by my sister in-law. Added to that this year we have Reanne around celebrating her 2nd CNY. Reanne was born last year on the 9th day of CNY. So, indirectly that was her 1st CNY celebration.

Then on CNY 6th day, we when for Matthew's and Peggy's daughter, Priscilla full moon celebration at Melaka. There we too were greeted with lion dance. Something interesting for the kids. Unfortunately Ivan was not really fond of the lions. He don't like to go near it nor touch it even though we tried to show and explain to him that there were actually people inside it. On the other hand, Reanne was not scare of it.

Two lion greeted Sim's and Chong's family

Two lions (specially from DAP) greeted Matthew's family on Preicilla's full moon

Trip to paradise (Part 1)

For 3 days, my family and I was unexpectedly blessed to have the opportunity spending vacation at one of the world renown resort right at our Malaysia door step - Pangkor Laut Resort. A privately owned island belonged to YTL group situated just a across Pangkor Island, Perak.

Speed boat ride from Lumut jeti to Pangkor Laut Resort

The Hill Villas unit that we are staying....so nice

Enjoying our late lunch with western cuisine and lepaking at the pool area

Breezing around the beach after our long lunch. We took a shutter van to reach there.

Our 1st day already has been impressed by the resort quality facilities, service and FOOD. Not forgetting the beach is also very beautiful.....clean water with soft and pure white sand. Worth our 3 hours drive and 30 mins boat ride :)

Unexpected Gifts

Many times, I pray aloud the word 'unexpected gifts' along with our church pastor as he lead the rest of congregation proclaiming the blessing of God during the giving of tithes and offering. At times I wonder how and what is 'unexpected gifts'. Frankly I have not have any for quite some times. I always believe if I wanted something I will work for it.

I guess God wanted to refresh and demonstrate to me His terminology of it.

My family and I am blessed and have the privileged to enjoy a vacation trip to a place that wasn't in our capacity list yet. Few weeks ago just before Chinese New Year period, Pei's boss and also church brother i.e. Philip Ng organized a company trip (3D/2N) at Pangkor Laut Resort and included spouse and children of employee for it. Many thanks to Philip Ng for his generousity to bless his staffs and family.

Really unexpected! The trip is just totally not being thought of or crossed over our mind if we ever decided to go for a vacation. The resort is one of the world well known international resort in Malaysia. It has won many international prestegious awards. So, you would understand now how I able to grasp the new meaning of 'unexpected gifts'.

Thank you Lord for this unexpected gift You have so much blessed my family and I in the beginning of 2009. You totally surprised me. When I less expected You choose to come and drop in Your reminder. I didn't expect it Lord. Hence, I would learn from this reminder......always come expecting great and wonderful things from You. My Jehovah Jireh!