IMPIANA'S PROSPERITY GARDEN CNY

IPOH: Chinese New Year is just round the corner!

Impiana Hotel Ipoh (IHI) is welcoming the Year of the Metal Rat with a bang!

There will be a series of events lined up from January 11 until Chap Goh Mei.

IHI TEAM WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY CNY 2020!!

To start off, the hotel is offering an 8-course “Appreciation” Set Menus (Sau Kong Cau & Loh Sang) available with value options of RM688 nett and RM888 nett per table. Guest will dine in comfort at the hotel's Private Rooms with free corkage on alcoholic beverages for reservation of five tables and above.

ROASTED DUCK WITH PLUM SAUCE

The hotel's Pastry Chef, has prepared a Prosperity Mandarin Orange Cake, which will be give to every family/groups dining at the hotel's Coffee House, on the Prosperity Buffet Dinner on January 24, 25 and 26 from 6.30pm to 10pm. It will be priced at RM88 nett (adult) and RM68 nett (child 5 – 12 years/senior citizen (above 60 years).

SWEET & SOUR SEA BASS

The buffet dinner will showcase a wide selection of Asian delights from salads, appetizers, main dishes and live action stalls serving 'Lok Lok', Peking Duck, Rack of Lamb and many more.

BRAISED MUSHROOM WITH BROCOLI

The Coffee House will also be serving “Double Happiness” Buffet Hi-Tea on January 25 and 26, from 12.30pm to 3.30pm, whereby guests will stand a chance to win dining vouchers worth up to RM100 from the Ang Pow Lucky Draws. 

CLASSIC BUTTER PRAWN

There will be a “D-I-Y Lo Hei” counter with selections of refreshing ingredients for tossing of the Yee Sang. The Buffet Hi-Tea is priced at RM58 nett (adult) and RM38 nett (child 5 – 12 years) and senior citizen (above 60 years).

LOTUS STICKY HERBS RICE

Signature CNY dishes served include – Prosperity Steam Garoupa, Classic Butter Prawns, Sweet & Sour Sea Bass, Dried Chili Squid with Spring Onions, Szechuan Chinese Chicken, Lotus Sticky Herbs Rice, Roasted Duck with Plum Sauce and Braised Mushroom with Brocoli.

A RANGE OF CNY DELICACIES

For dessert, there will be servings of festive cookies, cakes, biscuits and kueh among others.

IHI MANAGEMENT TEAM SHOWING ITS CALLIGRAPHY

Meanwhile, on January 15 from 10.58am to 11.58 am, there will be a Lion Dance Performance at it's lobby, followed with activities like Happiness & Prosperity Yee Sang and Calligraphy Booth.

MEDIA MEMBERS WISHING EVERYONE A HAPPY CNY 2020!! LET US 'ONG' TOGETHER!

The hotel is located at No. 18, Jalan Sultan Nazrin Shah, 30250, Ipoh.

For reservation, call: 05-2555555 or email:info.ihi@impiana.com

ZUNAR SHARES!

IPOH: Political cartoonist Zunar (SM Zulkiflee Anwar Ujhaque) shared an interesting session themed “Running Out of Ideas, Zunar?” with the audience, here.

The event was the first to start off 2020, organised by Sharpened Word.

He was a cartoonist, who is known for his satrical was charged for Sedition Act 1948 - cartoons poking fun on political topics on his social media accounts.

He was awarded "Rights to freedom of Expression through satrical drawings" in USA, in 2016.

ZUNAR IN ACTION

Some of his popular works include Ros in Kangkong Land, Ketawa Pink Pink, Sapuman, Wasabi, Tun Empire Strike Back, Hole (1MDB Scandal), Robin Hood and Bling Bling.

His latest cartoon book is Kartun Anti Racism.

His works are well loved by the people, revealed exactly what readers felt, albeit cheeky.

ROS IN KANGKONG LAND

At the two-hour event, Zunar gave an enlightening talk on his life, education, career and what lead him into a full time cartoonist.

He started drawing at a young age and his first publication was at the age of 12. 

KETAWA PINK PINK

 

He never gave up his love of drawing cartoon even during his university days and later working days at the hospital. He used to contribute to Majalah Gila Gila and school magazine.

He dropped out from Pure Mathematics/Science course from the university, as he lost interest in it, and started working in the hospital while he draws at night.

LATEST - KARTUN ANTI RACISM

According to Zunar, there was no easy way out to become a cartoonist – he has to do research on movies, listing English and Malay words, getting the information correct and presentation (dialogue/non-dialogue), it takes 12 hours to complete a cartoon.

He prefers drawing something he can share in common with the community.

WRITER POSING WITH ZUNAR

Till date, he has published 20 cartoon books, and his favorite are – Pink Pink and Ros in Kangkong Land.

The Sharpened Word organisor Pak Peter presented a book to Zunar.

Later, there was an autograph session and the fans meeting up with Zunar. 

PAK PETER PRESENTING A BOOK TO ZUNAR

 

SENTOSA ISLAND

SINGAPORE: Sentosa Island is a familiar place for me. It is the only popular resort island in Singapore – for its 'many' tourism product offers, here.

When I was working in Singapore in the 90s, the then Sentosa Island is much different from today's Sentosa. 

SANDY BEACHES

 

Back then, there were limited attractions, showcasing the Merlion statue, Musical Fountain, Fort Siloso and the sandy beach.

Today's Sentosa Island is totally transformed into an island of a 'hundred' attractions plus an 'overwhelming' tourists attractions namely Fort Siloso, golf course, Canopy Flyer Ride, Butterfly Park & Insect Kingdom, Madame Tussauds Signapore, Wave House Sentosa (artificial barreling wave), Skyline Luge & Skyride, iFly Singapore, Kidzania SingaporeAJ Hackett Sentosa (Bungy Jump), Headrock VR (virtual reality theme park), Resorts World Casino, Universal Studios, Mega Adventure Park, hotels and sheltered beach.

COLORFUL MERLION

There is also a Malaysian Hawker centre, souvenir outlets and fast food restaurants for the tourists convenience.

Transportation include – bus, monorail trains and cable car.

The only attraction I will missed is the Merlion statue (closed) and will be removed to somewhere else, soon.

GET SUNNY @ SENTOSA ISLAND

Sentosa Island, was once used as a British military base and a Japanese prisoner-of-war camp. In 1972, the island was renamed Sentosa – plans of transforming her into a tourist destination.

VISITS: 28/12/2019

IPOH PARADE'S CNY GOLDEN PROSPERITY

IPOH: Ipoh Parade Shopping Mall is set for the biggest ever 'Golden Prosperity' campaign held in conjunction with the upcoming Chinese New Year celebration, here.

The event organised by ARA Asset Management Limited comprises of the participation from Ipoh Parade, Klang Parade, 1 Mont Kiara and CITTA Mall.

LAUNCHING THE "GOLDEN PROSPERITY" CAMPAIGN - ANYONE CAN WIN! - ARE SHERLYN TOO (CENTRE), EXECUTIVE FOR ADVERTISING & PROMOTIONS IPOH PARADE R. SUREKHA (LEFT)  AND VISUAL ARTIST AND A&P ADMIN IPOH PARADE YEE XIAO YIN

The campaign themed “Anyone Can Win!” suggests over RM100,000 worth of prizes and redemption premiums are up for grabs, as well as gold bars for grand prize winners.

There are three stage in the campaign - starting with the first one commencing from now until January 26, whereby five top spenders are selected weekly at each mall for four weeks, culminating in a total of 80 top spenders returning to the malls to compete in a series of challenges.

LAUNCHING THE "GOLDEN PROSPERITY" CAMPAIGN - ANYONE CAN WIN! - ARE SHERLYN TOO (CENTRE), EXECUTIVE FOR ADVERTISING & PROMOTIONS IPOH PARADE R. SUREKHA (LEFT)  AND VISUAL ARTIST AND A&P ADMIN IPOH PARADE YEE XIAO YIN

The second stage will take place on February 1 for CITTA Mall and 1 Mont Kiara shoppers, while Ipoh Parade and Klang Parade shoppers will compete on February 2.

At the conclusion of the second stage, three finalists from each mall will move to the third or final stage at Klang Parade on February 9. All the 12 finalists will then compete to win the gold bars and other attractive prizes.

SHOPPERS POSING WITH GOD OF PROSPERITY

Ipoh Parade Senior Manager Sherlyn Too said the yearly campaign aimed to reward our loyal shoppers during this festive celebration, and we are targeting to receive 2,000 entries for this Chinese New Year duration.

In addition, shoppers are eligible for a redemption of a limited-edition CNY Blossom Bowl, when they spend a minimum of RM288 in a maximum of two receipts to redeem one CNY bowl available from now until January 25.

SHERLYN TOO (THIRD FROM RIGHT) HOSTING THE MEDIA MEMBERS WITH A SUMPTUOUS LOU SANG LUNCHEON AT SOUPER TANG, IPOH PARADE

Shoppers will also be entertained with a series of activities on January 4, namely Gold of Prosperity Walkabout (2pm), Singing Performance (2.45pm), Kun Seng Keng World Champion Lion Dance (3pm), Chinese Cultural Dance Performance (3.30pm), Festive Drums Performance (3.40pm/4.10pm), Chinese Diabolo Performance (3.50pm), Latin CNY Showcase (4pm), CNY Hip Hop Dance (4.40pm), Sushi King Yee Sang Demo (4.50pm), Dragon & Lion Dance (7pm) and Nick & Stella Meet & Greet (8pm).

Ipoh Parade is located at No. 105, Jalan Sultan Abdul Jalil, Greentown, Ipoh.

Information: https://www.facebook.com/ipohparade

SKY MIRROR, HERE I COME!

I had always wanted to visit the much talk about tourism attraction called Sky Mirror, located 1.74 miles off the coast of a fishing village of Jeram, Selangor.

WRITER STRIKING A POSE

The much awaited opportunity came when I was invited for a familiarization trip to experience Sky Mirror by Tourism Malaysia.

UMBRELLA POSE

The day trip was part of the invitation to “Media & Industry Appreciation Dinner, in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2020".

JUMP AS HIGH AS YOU CAN!

Waking up as early as 5.30 am – getting dressed in a three-quarter pants and loose blouse, I am ready for one of my dream destination in Malaysia – Sky Mirror.

WANNA PUSH THE PARIS EIFFEL TOWER

This is my 'first' time to this awesome Sky Mirror and obviously I am gonna enjoy myself by clicking shots of reflection of myself, here.

LET'S FIGHT WITH MR DINOSAUR

We reach the jetty by 9am to catch a motor boat which takes about 30 minutes to reach the site of the Sky Mirror. We are then given about 90 minutes to explore Sky Mirror.

ROMANTIC POSE

Interestingly, my team media members from Northern Region are 'sporting' and 'creative' buddies, and we created a number of curious poses for photo shot, on this memorable day. 

WE ARE TOURISM PLAYERS

 

Sky Mirror is the name given to reflect a mirror image of the sky on an island that emerges during the day time.

LET'S GO SKIING

A sand bank emerges creating an island which is shallow with a few inches of sea water that happens from mid to late morning. 

I GOT YOU DUCKLING

It is when the tide is ideal that this sand bar emerges, Malaysia's own “salar de Uyuni”

MAN AT WORK

The effect creates a mirror image of the sky and any subject standing there – to snap shots of oneself, posing with various position – jumping with joy or using props effect (umbrella, toys, scarf) or just any pose comfortable with oneself.

THEY ARE CATCHING US, LET'S RUN!

The island is about five times a football field, is also a habitat for marine agriculture like sea and baby clam and crab scattered abundantly in the sand. Other than marine object, one can also view birds, monkey and pink dolphin.

NORTHERN REGION MEDIA MEMBERS - SKY MIRROR, HERE I COME!

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KINTA RIVERFRONT'S CNY CUM APPRECIATION NITE

IPOH: The Kinta Riverfront Hotel is having an “Appreciation Nite and Chinese New Year Celebration” promotion, held at its Rafflesia Ballroom and Zui Xin Lao Chinese Restaurant, here.

KINTA RIVERFRONT HOTEL MANAGEMENT TEAM SHOWCASING CNY DISHES

The hotel is introducing three kinds of celebration namely Chinese New Year Appreciation Night 2020, Appreciation 10-Course Set and Chinese New Year 9-Course Set.

SALMON FISH YEE SANG

The CNY Appreciation Night 2020 is a 10-course menu priced at RM888 nett per table for 10 guests plus complimentary one bottle of red wine for each set. It will be held from 7.30pm to 10.30pm held at its Rafflesia Ballroom, on January 12.

STEAMED COD FISH WITH SOY SAUCE

Guests will be entertained with performances and activities like Chinese Acrobatic Performance, Sichuan Opera 'Bian Lian', singing and dance, and lucky draw. Presence of the God of Prosperity.

STEAMED WOO SOO CHICKEN

The Appreciation 10-Course Set comprises of a choice of menu set priced at RM788 nett, RM988 nett and RM1288 nett, held from now until January 23, held at Zui Xin Lao Chinese Restaurant.

Next, the Chinese New Year 9-Course Set has three menu set priced at RM898 nett, RM1288 nett and RM1688 nett, held from January 24 until February 8, at Zui Xin Lao Chinese Restaurant.

FOUR SEASONS COMBINATION PLATTER

Highlight dishes are – Four Seasons Combination Platter, Salmon Fish Yee Sang, Steamed Cod Fish with Soy Sauce, Pan Fried Prawn with Two Varieties of Cooking Style, Pen Cai (Poon Choy), Hongkong Style Steamed Glutinous Rice and Steamed Woo Soo Chicken with Home Made Sauce.

PEN CAI (POON CHOY)

In addition, the Pen Cai (Poon Choy) is also available for take away or in house dining, priced at RM498 nett and RM688 nett (add abalone). Diner is required to make a pre-booking (seven days in advance) starting from January 24.

MOUTHWATERING DISHES MEANT FOR CNY CELEBRATION

The hotel is located at Jalan Lim Bo Seng, 3000, Ipoh.

Call: 05-2458818/010-5656839 (Mr Chow)/012-5562102 (Ms Wong)/016-5680915 (Mr Ken Ho).

MEDIA APPRECIATION TRIP

I am indeed honored to be invited to the “Media & Industry Appreciation Dinner 2019”, organised by Tourism Malaysia in conjunction with the coming Visit Malaysia Year 2020 campaign.

The 3D2N event includes a familiarization trip to get-to-know Kuala Selangor.

HELLO! KUALA SELANGOR

 DAY 1:

Some 350 guests attended a fun filled Media & Industry Nite which is designed as a platform for networking among media members and tourism industry players, nationwide. 

MEDIA & INDUSTRY APPRECIATION DINNER

 

Every guest is presented an award plaque entitled “You are now a Travel Media Buddy” as a form of appreciation for the efforts in contributing to the tourism industry, in the country.

DAY 2:

Waking up as early as 5.30 am – getting dressed in a three-quarter pants and loose blouse, I am ready for one of my dream destination in Malaysia – Sky Mirror.

PARIS EFFEL TOWER OF SKY MIRROR

This is my 'first' time to this awesome Sky Mirror and obviously I am gonna enjoy myself by clicking shots of reflection of oneself, here.

NORTHERN REGION TEAM

We reach the jetty by 9am catch a speed boat which takes about 30 minutes to reach the site of the Sky Mirror. We are then given about 90 minutes to explore Sky Mirror.

LET'S RUN!!

Interestingly, my team media members from Northern Region are 'sporting' and 'creative' buddies, and we created a number of curious images for photo shot, on this memorable day. 

LET'S FLY WITH ME!

 

Sky Mirror is the name given to reflect a mirror image of the sky on an island that emerges during the day time. A sand bank emerges creating an island which is shallow with a few inches of sea water that happens from mid to late morning.

WHY ARE YOU SO SMALL!

The effect creates a mirror image of the sky and any subject standing there – to snap shots of oneself, posing with various position – jumping with joy, using props effect (umbrella, toys, scarf) or just any pose comfortable with oneself.

HI! MR DINOSAUR!

After lunch, there is a detour to the Sungai Sireh Homestay where participants are provided an opportunity to indulge in activities such as coloring a batik, visiting old house gallery, fishing in padi fields and planting herbs tree.

MEDIA MEMBERS SHOWING OFF THEIR BATIK CREATION

PADI FIELDS WALK ABOUT

HANDS-ON THE PADI PLANTING ACTIVITY

OMG! I CAUGHT A FISH

DAY 3:

After breakfast, we proceed back to Ipoh.

GOODBYE TO KUALA LUMPUR! TILL WE MEET AGAIN.

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