Memories of Glitz and Glamor @ Berjaya Times Square

Almost all shopping malls have their own theme for the coming Chinese New Year. Berjaya Times Square this year came our with their own theme of "Memories of Glitz and Glamour".

Berjaya Times Square is trying to relive the yesteryear by bringing back the visitors back in time to the glorious Golden Area

The old shop houses with old electricity power grid create an atmosphere that one is actually walking through a bustling Chinese street back in time to 19th century

Well, at least the management here don't charge visitors for taking photo with the rickshaw, unlike the concept practiced by the adjacent Pavilion mall

This is the main stage where some performances will be held.

Other decorations which can be found inside the shopping complex.

CNY Decoration in Pavilion Mall

Last weekend, I went to Pavilion Mall to purchase some items to bring back for Chinese New Year.

The first sight that caught my attention are the red lanterns which hang at the main entrance and the cheery blossom on both sides of the mall.

These trees are actually not the real cherry blossom but it is sure a beautiful sight and clearly depict that spring season is in the air.

While entering the main entrance in way of Bukit Bintang, one will notice giant red lanterns hanging overhead with make shift flower garden flanking the path

An arch and bridge once entering the mall. The bridge is sturdy and one can actually walk pass through it without any issue.

This is the prosperity rickshaw. One need to fork out RM30 for a ride and RM10 for photograph on rickshaw (what a rip off)

The interior of the mall is mainly decorated with traditional red lanterns and crane statues.

The departmental stores here and the temporarily stalls here also sell a wide array of Chinese New Year decorations and etc. The items on sale here create a red atmosphere, which kind of amplified the Chinese New Year mood in everyone.

I believe the management of Pavilion Mall had done a good job and able to capture all the elements of the celebration. Pavilion Mall is probably the best decorated mall in KL for the coming occasion.

My latest update in Putrajaya

I been in my new place for almost a week now. It has been a roller coaster ride for me since day one here. Putrajaya, our federal government administration centre is a huge and beautiful place indeed.

Up to this very day, I am still homeless. Jumping from hotel to hotel for the last 6 days or so with average of moving to another hotel every 2 days. The difficult part is moving my heavy luggage (estimated around 15-20kg) from point to point. Anyway, my fellow colleagues and seniors have been very helpful to me and a million thanks to them for their help. God willing, I will have an apartment ready for me in Putrajaya to move in after Chinese New Year.

I had survived many predicament in the past and I would rate my current situation as the most challenging of all, as it affects me physically, mentally, emotionally and financially.

I still having problem to blog normally as most of the time as I am just too tired after reaching my hotel after a long journey by bus, train and walking. Hopefully I will be able to settle down after Chinese New Year or next month.

Sri Aman Monument

While walking around Sri Aman town, I came across a square with a monument at the centre of it. There is no official name for this structure and for the sake of this post, I decided to call it the Sri Aman Monument.

There is a tree sitting on top of this monument and I was left to wonder what does it represents. There is no information board nearby to explain in details regarding this monument. However, the monument is surrounded with self explanatory engraving.

This crocodile represents the most fearsome crocodile in Sri Aman which was named Bujang Senang. For many years, Bujang Senang had terrorized the Batang Lupar River, killing many people in the process. It was rumored that Bujang Senang is about 20 feet long with a white strip at his back and lived for almost 50 years. He finally met his fate in 1992.

The other engraving on the monument depict the traditional economic activities and the culture of all the ethnic groups who live in Sri Aman.

Sri Aman Hawker Centre

It was a beautiful morning and we were walking around Sri Aman looking for breakfast. We came across what looks like the hawker centre not far away from our hotel.

The hawker centre is clean and not so crowded. Basically almost all the stalls here sell more or less the same menu. The place don't open at night and usually operate from morning until afternoon.

After surveyed all the stalls, we decided to try stall No. 6 which was operated by a friendly old couple.

Bengbeng was having laksa (Rm4.50). It's not great but OK.

I on the other hand try their kolok mee (RM2.50). Still a decent noodle and obviously unable to beat Kuching Kolok Mee.

Pasar Tamu Sri Aman

Pasar Tamu in Sri Aman is a must visit place for first timer to this town as it offers a variety of items one don't usually get to see elsewhere.

The tamu is located within the town itself and just a stone throw away from Hoover Hotel.

There are a number of stalls here selling food and snack. Just nice if one came here with an empty stomach.

Anchovies are widely available here.

There ain't much option for fish here and almost every stalls sell the same type of fish. Hence, I enquire the sellers and found out that this fresh water fish is sourced from nearby Lubok Antu.

For those who are looking for pet, gold fish, turtle, rabbit, hamster and etc are sold here

Fresh vegetables and jungle produce can be easily sourced here. According to the locals, some of those jungle produce have medicinal property and able to cure certain diseases.

Interesting thing is that there are a variety of rices to choose from here. They got all sort of rice namely Mamut, Kanowit, Bario, Bubuk and etc.

I don't see any florist shop in Sri Aman but flowers can be sourced right here at the tamu itself

Some traders trying to sell some wicked toys for the children.

The tamu is also an ideal place to shop for Iban's handicraft. One will have more choices here than any other souvenir shops in Sarawak. Best of all, they are sold cheaper here.

Chinese Temple @ Sri Aman

Not far away from the Sri Aman Esplanade is a beautiful Chinese temple sitting beside the Batang Lupar River.

The temple was locked during our visit and we were just able to admire the temple from the outside. There is no official name for this temple.

The temple is decorated mainly with mythical creatures such as phoenix, dragon and etc.