IPOH BEST HAWKER DISHES

IPOH: Chef Daniel Yee is now introducing two fabulous hawker dishes in Ipoh namely Kai See Hor Fun (Chicken Noodle Soup) and Lam Mee Soup.

Head on to – First Harbour Coffeeshop, No. 68-74, Jalan Ng Weng Hup, First Garden, 30100, Ipoh.

Business hours - from 7am to 1pm, daily.

CLOCKWISE - LAM MEE, KAI SEE HOR FUN AND KAI CHAP

The Ipoh Kai See Hor Fun dish, comprises of sweet savoury soup from boiling chicken and prawn heads.

It is served with smooth kway teow noodles, shredded chicken, prawns, chives and the prawn oil.

The dish goes well with chopped chilli padi dipped in soya sauce. It comes with two types – RM5.50 (small bowl) and RM6.00 (big bowl).

IPOH KAI SEE HOR FUN (CHICKEN NOODLE SOUP)

Meanwhile, the Lam Mee dish is supposed to signify a Nyonya's Birthday noodle for longevity.

The dish is made up of boiling pork ribs/chicken bones served with yellow noodles topped with shrimps, shredded meat, pink shredded omelet, shallot crisps and coriander leaves.

It is best eaten with a little bit of sambal belacan (optional) for patrons. There is only one size priced at RM6.

LAM MEE

DRAG RACE AT MAPS

FIRST DRAG RACE

IPOH: Motor vehicle enthusiasts can now participate in the “Perak Drag Racing Jamboree 2019”, which will take place on October 26 and 27, held at Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS), here.

The event was in line with Anti-Drug and Anti-Crime campaign and to promote drag racing as a healthy sports.

It will start from 9am to 3am (Oct 26) and 11 am to 3am (Oct 27).

PERAK DRAG RACING JAMBOREE 2019

The event was jointly organised by the State Government, MUSC Motorsports Club and the Perak Malay Business Welfare Association (PKUM).

It was supported by Ministry of Youth & Sports, Perak Royal Malaysia Police, Ipoh City Council, State Public Works Department, State Fire and Rescue Department, State Agriculture Department, State Information Department, Armada Perak, People's Volunteer Corp (RELA), Perak State Development Corporation (PKNP), MB Inc and MAPS.

The activities would include drag racing competition, Stunt Legends, exhibition, summon discount counter, lucky draw, F&B counter and performances.

LAUNCHING OF THE PERAK DRAG RACING JAMBOREE 2019

MAPS chief executive officer Mohamed Shafeii Abdul Gaffoor said this was the first drag racing for both car and motorcycle in Malaysia, and hopefully the government will initiate 'Drag Strip' in Perak.

“There will be 100 groups participating in the competition arriving from Thailand, Indonesia, Singapore, Sabah, Sarawak and Perak.

“In addition, competitors have a chance to win RM70,000 total worth of cash prizes in various competition.

He added the drag racing could assist business people involving with automobile industry, to promote tourism and a platform to source for talent in the racing faculty.

Story and pictures by Diana Yeoh

ROOTS RESORT

FEELING THE NATURE WITH ROOTS RESORT

TANJUNG RAMBUTAN: The Roots Resort is the perfect place for team building activities and a family resort away from city.

HANDS UP EXERCISE

The resort have a tree house design similar to the local village equipped with hot water, air conditional, fan and some beverage.

ROOTS RESORT ACCOMMODATION SURROUNDED IN NATURE

There are three types of design namely - Tree House (3), River Villa (2) and Orchard Villa (10).

INTERIOR DECOR OF THE VILLA

Guest who sign up for a 2D1N accommodation sharing basis 4-6 person one room. They will be served with four meals check in with Day 1 - lunch (banana leaf ayam merah), hi tea, dinner (BBQ or steam boat) and Day 2 - English breakfast.

DAY 1 LUNCH - BANANA AYAM MERAH

DAY 1 - TEA TIME

 

DINNER - CHOICE OF STEAM BOAT

The package is priced at RM200 per person additional night add on RM180. For children, it is priced at RM150 children (below age 12) and infant free of charge.

DINNER - CHOICE OF BBQ

DAY 2 - ENGLISH BREAKFAST

As a resort popular for corporate and school children team building, the activities are divided into land or water course.

TUG A WAR

Water course are activities such as river tubing, river kayaking, waterfall abseiling and white water rafting.

WATERFALL ABSEILING

RIVER TUBING

On the other hand, for land course include jungle trekking, nature school, archery, mountain biking, camping, amazing race, treasure hunt, telematch, paintball and obstacle course.

ENDURANCE GAME

White water rafting not only challenges the participant physical ability but mentally, and helps improve overall strength endurance and better team work.

WATER RAFTING

Meanwhile, waterfall abseiling is meant for waterfall lovers who enjoy the water splashing against oneself, and making one's way down the strong current using only ropes.

WATER ABSEILING

 

Guests may also select other holiday outings like - National Stud Farm and Cow Farm, Visit Orang Asli Cultural Village, Cave exploration at Gua Tempurung and Durian Farm.

WATER IS FUN

Another “must” visit place is the National Stud Farm to have a look how the horses on the farm are cared for, trained and get to know the livelihood of horses, located nearby. 

NATIONAL STUD FARM TO VIEW HORSES

 

Besides, the management also organise activities (upon request) for guests so they can send their time doing activities together as a family such as making pizza, bridge building and face painting.

FACE PAINTING

Roots Resort is located at Batu 101/2, Jalan Chemor, 31250, Tanjung Rambutan, Perak.

Enquiries, call: +601116622677

WRITER (LEFT) POSING WITH THE RIVER VILLA

SARANGHAE KIMCHI STEAMBOAT

SARANGHAE KIMCHI STEAMBOAT

IPOH: The Moon River Bistro is having its “Saranghae Kimchi Steamboat Set” which comes with a combination of Kimchi and Chicken Soup.

The bistro is located at Kinta Riverfront Hotel, Jalan Lim Bo Seng, Ipoh.

F&B OUTLET MANAGER KUMAR (LEFT) AND DEMI CHEF NAZRI IBRAHIM SHOWCASING THE "SARANGHAE KIMCH STEAMBOAT"

There is a selection of steamboat priced at RM35, RM48 and RM68.

The set includes dual soup, and handmade steamboat sauce for two persons.

MOUTHWATERING DUAL SOUP STEAMBOAT

Highlight ingredients include Inoki Mushroom, Choy Sum and Chinese Cabbage, Oyster Mushroom Fuchuk, Eggs, Fish Ball, Crab Stick, Bamboo Clams, Squids, Green Mussels, Prawns, Seafood Cake, Chicken Wanton, Cuttlefish, Red Snapper Fish, 2 Nos Flower Crab, Chicken Meat, Yellow Mee and Mee Hoon.

A RANGE OF INGREDIENTS AVAILABLE FOR THE STEAMBOAT

Add on items are available for all ingredients, as well as Oriental Fried Rice, Kampung Fried Rice, Fried Kuay Teow and Fried Mee Hoon.

For reservations, call: 05-2458815.

SARANGHAE KIMCHI STEAMBOAT AT MOON RIVER BISTRO

TADIKA KINDERJOY'S 'WE LOVE MALAYSIA' CONCERT

TADIKA KINDERJOY'S 'WE LOVE MALAYSIA' CONCERT

IPOH: Some 200 preschoolers showcased their 'best' performance themed “We Love Malaysia” during its 23^rd Graduation Concert 2019, organised by Tadika Kinderjoy, here.

LAUNCHING OF 'WE LOVE MALAYSIA' CONCERT

The event started off with the graduating students receiving their scroll, on stage.

It was followed with several performances entitled “Kerana Mu”, “Be Our Guests”, “Passage to India”, “Golden Harvest”, “We Love Malaysia” and “Kids on a Mission”.

'KERANA MU' PERFORMANCE

There was also a special performance by children aged 3, namely “Glitter Shakers”, “Busy Rings” and “Little Ribbons”.

The finale was a choir entitled “Malay Song Medley”, performed by a group of children.

'BE OUR GUESTS' PERFORMANCE

KinderJoy principal Looi Lee Ying said that the theme selected “We Love Malaysia” was in line with this year's Merdeka Celebration, to teach children about unity and to instill patriotism in them.

PASSAGE TO INDIA

Meanwhile, State Private and Special Education chief Eni Zanifah Mohd Jaberi praised the kindergarten for gaining the Perak Education Department's recognition as a 'Model Kindergarten' for conducting high standard of education and the stimulating programmes in school.

HI! WE ARE FUTURE JUDGES!

Also present were – KinderJoy Education Group founder CJ Liu, Group Executive Director Stephanie Liu, Vice Principal (Main Campus) Tan Yee Tzen, Principal (Botani) Ong Shwu Yin and Vice Principal Chuan Shiau Ai, Principal (Kota Damansara) Chin Yin Mei and Sri Joy (Before or After School Care) Principal Foo Mee Har and Vice Principal Sing Siew Juen.