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5 Reasons to Buy the Galaxy A32 5G Smartphone

byMalaysia Asia
-April 13, 2021

 Have you ever wondered why you should change your smartphone or needed some reasons to do so? Well, I have come up with this article on 5 Reasons to buy the Galaxy A32 5G smartphone if you wanted to change to a new 5G smartphone.This is great for anyone who has trouble thinking of what smartphone to get or upgrade to because of the switch to the new 5G network in Malaysia these few years.5 Reasons to Buy the Galaxy A32 5G SmartphoneOver the years, there has been a barrage of smartphones to hit the market, and it has become a ritual for users to release new smartphone models every year.To the extent that some brands release multiple models a year, it can often be confusing on what model to get.The Galaxy A32 5G in Awesome Blue and Violet colours.Below is a list of reasons why you should buy the Galaxy A32 5G phone;Reason No.1Those who just want to use smartphones as a general phone without the bells and whistles that brands highlight in high-end models.Meaning to make and receive calls, send messages through analogue and digital methods like SMS or Whatsapp, send and read emails and browse websites.These phones are also great for playing simple games like Candy Crush or other non-demanding graphic and power-hungry games that drain your battery.Reason No.2As a second smartphone, for personal use or even for business use. Many do not want their main number used for everything; hence they opt for a second number or phone.This could be for signups on various websites, second accounts, shopping accounts and so on because the person does not want to be spammed once providing your phone number.Awesome Blue colour for one of the selections.Reason No.3Those prefer not to spend too much on smartphones because they keep coming out with multiple new models every year.This also applies to those who are not too excited about fancy numbers and technological jargon in high-end phones. And also the fact that they worry if their phone drops and breaks.Reason No. 4Those who want a 5G ready smartphone with a budget and do not need the high-end specifications. The news is that the 5G network will eventually be rolled out somewhere in 2021 in Malaysia, and users should be ready because 4G will feel like a snail.Reason No. 5First phone for children or kids. Yes, it is no doubt that a smartphone is everything for kids these days, and if they do not have one, it is the end of the world for them.Therefore, the Galaxy A32 5G would be an excellent smartphone to start off, especially with many functions similar to the high-end models.Bonus ReasonThe box comes with a type-C charger and cable! Unlike the new high-end models who do not include it. The photo below shows what is in the box after unboxing the Galaxy A32 5G.What is inside the Galaxy A32 5G box?Where to Buy the Galaxy A32 5G?You can just visit the official Samsung Malaysia website to make your purchase for this mid-range 5G phone.You can also contact your telco company to see if they have any offers for this model. Alternatively, you can visit third-party re-sellers like smartphone shops or even online platforms like Shopee or Lazada. ConclusionI have done several smartphone reviews in Malaysia over the years. Most of the time, I focus on the photography section of the smartphone, just like I did a camera review for the Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G.You can also read my first impression of Malaysia's Galaxy A32 5G smartphone, which I wrote about in early April 2021.I hope the 5 Reasons to buy the Galaxy A32 5G Smartphone mentioned above makes sense for anyone who has been thinking about what smartphone to get.At the end of the day, we all have choices, especially when it comes to smartphones, and this time around, the focus is on the mid-range levels, which are often overlooked.

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Blogging since 2007, but writing online since 1997. I belong to the 1st generation of worldwide bloggers, which is of course old-school.

Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Lankayan Island in Sabah

byMalaysia Asia
-August 04, 2022

Lankayan Island in Sabah is one of the most beautiful islands I have visited in my travels to Borneo over the last 10 years.While there is only one resort here, Pulau Lankayan Island is excellent for honeymooners or those wanting a secluded island getaway.
Lankayan Island in SabahMy review of this island is quite basic; therefore, I will not bore you with all the text and so on and will get straight to the point by showing you photos of this incredible island.As my experience here was over five years ago, I was informed that over-water bungalows or chalets are now available. And there is also a new structure that was built along the way to the main restaurant building.There is only one resort on the island, the Lankayan Island Dive Resort and all the chalets are sea-facing on this 2.5-hectare island.Walking around the island only takes you less than 20 minutes to complete one circle. And from any point of the island, you cannot see the mainland or any other island in the distance.Lankayan is well-known as a scuba diving island as they have some of the best dive sites in Sabah. Many divers come here to experience some incredible underwater adventures.The island is well-equipped for divers as the resort is known as the Lankayan Island Dive Resort. They have dive masters, a proper dive set up and cater to open water and advanced scuba divers.Photos of Lankayan IslandThe main jetty walkway to the resort.Some of the sea-facing chalets.A turtle hatchery is on the island as well.Many people claim this as the Maldives of Malaysia.One of the decks that stretch out into the sea.Sea-facing chalets at Lankayan Island.The room is perfect for couples.How to go to Lankayan Island?In general, there is only one way: via a speed boat. And in general, it takes approximately 90 minutes to get here from Sandakan on the east coast of Sabah.For further inquiries or bookings, please visit the official Lankayan Island Dive Resort website, which has all the needed information.Sabahan company Pulau Sipadan Resort and Tours own the property, and they are the only resort on Lankayan Island in Sabah.ConclusionI have to conclude that Lankayan Island is lovely and perfect for just about anyone. This could be your honeymoon destination if you are a newly married couple.And for couples seeking a romantic getaway to Sabah's islands, Pulau Lankayan is definitely one place to consider.It has been years since I last came here, and I should make another trip, this time for birdwatching at Lankayan Island.

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Blogging since 2007, but writing online since 1997. I belong to the 1st generation of worldwide bloggers, which is of course old-school.

Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Five Star Resort in Langkawi with RMCO Promotions

byMalaysia Asia
-July 09, 2020

Malaysia has been hit really bad in the tourism sector and since the RMCO in Malaysia was issued on the 9th of June 2020, Malaysians can now start travelling domestically as part of the Cuti Cuti Malaysia campaign to help boost our local tourism economy.Since the 18th of March, most Malaysians have been locked up in their homes under the Movement Control Order or MCO and this came as a huge shock to many. The MCO was then followed by the CMCO which was a conditional order, and this too did not allow most people to travel due to the interstate travel bans. At the end of three months, the built-up desire to travel anywhere became an urge with many people just waiting for the Malaysian government to lift the travel restrictions.And the good news came in early June when the CMCO was changed to the RMCO or recovery order which lifted the interstate travel ban on the 9th of June, 2020.Now, Malaysians are travelling around the country while many are also seeking an island retreat to release some of the frustrations of being locked down in their homes for almost 100 days.The breathtaking view of the Tanjung Rhu Resort beach.Five Star Resort in Langkawi with RMCO PromotionsOne of the desired destinations to explore for a beach vacation is no other than Langkawi Island, which is located in the North of Malaysia and only a 40-minute flight from Kuala Lumpur.But choosing the right resort is also crucial for many as many categories are ranging from ultra-luxury to family-friendly places and this time around, I will be focusing on the best of both worlds for just one highly-recommended resort.This simply means that the resort meets the demands of those seeking a little luxury and yet being able to afford it with your loved ones or family.The Tanjung Rhu Resort is one of these places where the famous and warm Malaysian hospitality will greet visitors the minute you step in.Sea view from one of the rooms at the resort.Located at probably the most beautiful beach in all of Langkawi Island, the property sits on its own piece of land that stretches over 200 acres and away from other properties. This simply means that you will experience privacy at its best.With the Coronavirus or Covid19 affecting everyone in the hotel and travel industry, Tanjung Rhu Resort is also one of them, but with creative thinking, the management has come up with their own RMCO promotions for Malaysians and those who have permanent residencies here.Before I get to what is being offered in terms of promotions, let me just share with you why I like staying at the Tanjung Rhu Resort.And for your added information, I have been a regular visitor to Langkawi in the last decade where I have stayed at numerous properties all over the island. But at the end of the day, one of them has become my favourite resort.The beautiful landscape views from the Tanjung  Rhu ResortWhy I Like Tanjung Rhu Resort?The golden question is why I like staying here and the truth be told, it is the seclusion and professionalism of this property that reminds me of what an island getaway is all about. Some of you may know that Tanjung Rhu Resort has been around for over 20 years, and till this very day, it still manages to impress most visitors with its unique location, beautiful landscapes, warm hospitality and overall simplicity without trying too hard.Some 5-star resorts are seen to try too hard to impress guests and often, that takes away the natural warmth of the resort. Some are too easy-going where they end up being just like a 3-star hotel and some are just located in the wrong place.There are a lot of factors involved when selecting a place for your vacation, and to me, the idea of having my own private space without overcrowding is very important. For me, the view also plays an important role while the facilities are secondary. For more reasons why I like this place, you can also read my Tanjung Rhu Resort review I did in 2019.The main entrance to the resort which is covered in beautiful landscaping.Among all, the landscape and natural environment is utmost important without unnatural disturbances and over here, you have a whopping 1000 plus acres of land to explore. This includes acres of mangroves, beach forest and of course, kilometres of white-sandy beaches. I would not be relaxed at a place where kids are screaming and running around or people are talking at the top of their voices without care of others around them. I know for a fact that many of you will have encountered these kinds of situations which tend to dampen your holiday spirits.Therefore, if you have been travelling to many islands and resorts, you would most likely fall into my kind of travel category - relaxed, no stress, some privacy, great views and warm hospitality.The special offer from the resort.Tanjung Rhu Resort RMCO PromotionsLet us move on to the promotions being offered by the Tanjung Rhu Resort as you will be quite impressed with what they are offering.Currently, two main promotions are being offered to Malaysians and they are as follows;1. Tanjung Rhu Special OfferThis special offer is suitable for couples or even a family of three of four and will last until the end of November. It also includes transfers from the airport or jetty both ways for anyone staying two nights and above.The offer is also valid for any day throughout the week and you need to book this directly from the resort website. This special offer includes;Book and stay from now to 30 NovemberInclusive BreakfastFruit platter in room upon arrivalWelcome drink vouchers20% on F&B and Mandara Spa (Subject to CMCO Conditions)Additional Adult at RM 80 and Child at RM 40 with breakfast, per nightAs Tanjung has six categories of rooms available, the promotion is based on each of the room types. Rates per room for two people per night are as follows;Damai at RM 280Cahaya at RM 300Bayu Suria at RM 330Bayu Senja at RM 350Family Suite at RM 450 (Family Suite for 4 persons)Anjung Suite at RM 750WeCan GetAway travel package for Tanjung Rhu Resort.2. ‘WeCan GetAway’ 3D/2N Package   The second package is tailored towards those who want a weekend getaway from the city and cleverly, the management named it WeCan GetAway, which of course has some wordplay to say that we can finally travel. However, this package is only available for weekend bookings which are applicable on Friday, Saturday and Sunday only and for Malaysians or Malaysian Residents.The package also offers a special RM 100 voucher for the Langkawi Adventure and  Xtreme Park with a choice of 'Up Side Down' or '7D Cinema' experience and includes;Book and Stay from Now to 30 November 2020Inclusive BreakfastInclusive of Complimentary return Airport / Jetty transferFruit platter in room upon arrivalWelcome Drink Vouchers20% on F&B and Mandara Spa (Subject to CMCO Conditions)Additional Adult at RM 80 and Child at RM 40 with breakfast, per nightThe WeCan GetAway offer is available for all the six categories of rooms at the resort and prices are per room for two people, with two nights stay;Damai at RM 500Cahaya at RM 540Bayu Suria at RM 600Bayu Senja at RM 640Family Suite at RM 840 (Family Suite for 4 persons)Anjung Suite at RM 1,440Again, you must remember that the price is for two persons and inclusive of breakfast and many others according to each individual package. Add-ons like extra persons are also highlighted.How to Book This Package?To book any of the above packages, you can just visit the official Tanjung Rhu Resort website and book directly from them. Remember, these resort room offers are valid until 30th November 2020.The stunning view inside the resort facing the seaside.ConclusionWell, if you are making plans to travel for a beach or island vacation within Peninsular Malaysia, Langkawi is one of the easiest to access via road, sea or flights.Numerous airlines fly to Langkawi from all over Malaysia with some of them offering massive discounts on air tickets, some even as low as RM88.00 one way.Personally, I would be planning my second trip to Langkawi this year to do some bird watching and landscape photography, hence you know where I will be staying at.Finally, if you are looking for a five-star resort in Langkawi with RMCO promotions, this is one of the best deals being offered for now.

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Blogging since 2007, but writing online since 1997. I belong to the 1st generation of worldwide bloggers, which is of course old-school.

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After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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New Tourist Attraction in Kuala Lumpur - Kwai Chai Hong

byMalaysia Asia
-April 14, 2019

There is a new tourist attraction in Kuala Lumpur called Kwai Chai Hong, and it is found around Petaling Street or Chinatown in KL. For those of you who love heritage and street art, this is one of the highly recommended places to visit.

First of all, what is Kwai Chai Hong? Well, it is a little complicated to make a direct translation, but in English, it would simply be called Prankster Lane.

This would be the most simplified and suitable name for this beautiful heritage place, but I have a detailed explanation further in this article for those interested.

Kwai Chai Hong at Petaling Street

Kwai Chai Hong is also known as Prankster Lane, which is at Petaling Street in KL

The history of this lane goes way back to over 50 years ago, but some say that it stretches even further back. Anyway, Prankster Lane in Kuala Lumpur got its nickname by the locals who lived there back in the day.

The entire project is simply called Kwai Chai Hong, which comprises of 10 units of category 3 heritage buildings that are parallel to Jalan Petaling or Petaling Street.

The heritage units are found facing Jalan Petaling, and some of them are facing the inner road called Lorong Panggung, which is also the main entrance to this heritage lane in Kuala Lumpur.

The main attraction here is the actual Kwai Chai Hong, where a traditional Chinese arch welcomes visitors through a wooden Chinese bridge, and into a back alley.

Once you enter the main archway into the lane, you will come to a junction which splits left and right, and both of them are dead ends.

On the longer stretch where the murals are located, you can exit through Bubble Bee Cafe, which has a special back entrance to Kwai Chai Hong.

Zeen Chang in white and grey, gives a detailed tour at the arch entrance of Kwai Chai Hong

What Is Kwai Chai Hong?

In the Cantonese dialect, Kwai Chai means Little Ghost and Hong means Lane. But to use that as the main name in English, wouldn't work too well. Hence they gave it a more suitable name of Prankster Lane.

So what is Kwai Chai? A direct meaning would be a little demon, or as the Malays call them 'Toyol'. These are the mischievous little ghost, which are similar to the famous cartoon ghost called Casper.

There are two theories to how this place was named, but again, there is no written proof on this, hence all two are valid speculations of the past.

First Theory - Back in the day, Theater Lane was known to be a notorious place where all the vices took place. We are talking about drinking, gambling, prostitution, opium dens and gang-related activities that took place here.

Because of the vice that took place here, there was a local gang called the Dragon Tiger Gang, who used Theater Lane as their hideout. The gang leader was said to call his members 'Little Ghost' or Kwai Chai.

Second Theory - After the gang scene there, the place cleaned up a little, and local kids who lived there would run around in mischief, playing games and often pranks on the people there.

Because of these mischievous kids, many locals who lived there called them 'Kwai Chai', due to their naughty and erratic behaviour.

So this is how the interesting place got its name Kwai Chai Hong in Cantonese, and has been a very niche historical side of Kuala Lumpur that not many people know about.

The beautiful street art murals at Kwai Chai Hong

Street Art at Petaling Street - Kwai Chai Hong

If you are a street art lover, then Kwai Chai Hong is one of the places to visit in Petaling street or Chinatown KL. In this lane, there are six beautiful murals, all drawn by local Malaysian artist.

They are spaced apart, and each of them has an interactive QR code where if you scan it, it will tell you a story of the mural. However, it is in Chinese, hence you may want someone to translate it for you.

During  my visit here on the 13th April 2019, it was a media preview where the owners were there to explain the entire restoration and refurbishment project.

They also invited a few of the artist who contributed to the street art murals located there. I have to say that the finished art pieces were very impressive.

If you are lucky, there will be one of the staff who will provide a free guided tour, but this may only happen on weekends. Best to check with the cafe first about the free guided tours.

Kwai Chai Hong Murals

Below are photos of the various murals found at the location, and again, they are free to visit, so if you are in Kuala Lumpur, head here to see some of KL's nostalgic Chinese heritage being showcased through this project.

Couple on Bridge - One of the first murals you will see when walking in through the arch.

The artist who drew Er Hu Uncle

Artist who drew 'Kids Playing Marbles'

A controversial mural called 'The Prostitute'. However, I can easily call this Cabaret Dancer or Singer.

Zeen Chang, one of the owners of the project explains the multiple murals on the higher level.

Who Owns and Manages Kwai Chai Hong?

This passion project is managed by Bai Chuan Management Sdn. Bhd., a local Malaysia company with five partners, and was officially launched on the 11th of April 2019.

The main objective of this project is to bring back memories of the good old days, and hopefully to lure the younger generation, or in other words, the millennials by introducing arts, culture and heritage in one place.

Another wish is that Kwai Chai Hong will hopefully be the next best Instagram place in Kuala Lumpur.

The entire project took around eight months to complete, and cost around RM1.5 million. The beautiful murals you see there also cost around RM120,000.

Inside the Bubble Bee Cafe, with the back entrance to Prankster Lane

Bubble Bee Cafe at Petaling Street

Bubble Bee Cafe is also a new concept local fusion and lifestyle cafe, which serves coffee, snacks and food.

They offer light and heavy meals, and personally, I tried their signature grilled chicken panini sandwich, which was pretty awesome.

This cafe is located towards the south end of the main Petaling Street market, where you just walk down the road, and you can spot Bubble Bee Cafe.

It is an intermediate unit, with a huge mural of a little girl peeking from the top floor of the building. If you look towards the roof when you are walking, you will easily spot this.

Location of Kwai Chai Hong

How to go to Kwai Chai Hong?

Basically, the Kwai Chai Hong Project is located at the south end of Jalan Petaling or Petaling Street. There are two end of the walking market, and from the south end, you continue to walk another 100 meters.

Once you see Bubble Bee Cafe, you can enter though there, or just walk to the end of the row and make two right turns into the back lane. This back lane is known as Lorong Panggung.

Anyone who is visiting KL Chinatown can easily walk here as it takes two to three minutes walk from the south entrance of Petaling Street.

If you are driving or taking a ride hailing service, just use Bubble Bee Cafe as your final destination. From there, just walk through or around the row of shops.

The area where Kwai Chai Hong is located, by google maps.

Kwai Chai Hong Petaling Street

Lorong Panggung,

Off Jalan Petaling, Kuala Lumpur

Hours: 9.00 AM till 6.00 PM daily

You can also access Kwai Chai Hong through Bubble Bee Cafe, which has a back exit to the lane. Just pop in, have some coffee or snacks, then head out the back entrance into the lane.

Artist were seen doing sketches of the lane

Photography at Kwai Chai Hong

For this review and article, I used a Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone for all my photos here, and with very little edits.

Overall, I have to say that the smartphone camera technology has improved so fast that I challenged myself by only using a smartphone versus a DSLR camera.

While the photos here are resized for web use, I must conclude that the actual high resolution photos are very real and natural.

The great thing about the Samsung Galaxy S10+ is the multi zoom function which makes taking photos so easy. My favourite is still the wide angle zoom, which is a 123 degree view, capturing a super wide angle.

View of Kwai Chai Hong from the upper level of the street

Conclusion

If you are visiting Kuala Lumpur and want to explore something new here, I would highly recommend you take a walk to Kway Chai Hong and see the beautiful restoration and street art here.

Please do go in the morning or afternoon, as they close this lane after 6.00 PM. This is currently the timing set by the owners, but it could change in the future.

Overall, this is one of the latest tourist attractions in Kuala Lumpur, which is free and suitable for anyone who loves to see something different.

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AirAsia Launches 5 million Free Seats to Boost ASEAN Tourism

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-February 10, 2023

As AirAsia pledges its commitment to boost the tourism industry across Asean, the airline and the Minister of Tourism, Arts & Culture, YB Dato' Sri Tiong King Sing, today launched AirAsia 5 million Free Seats Promotion for 2023.Leveraging its strength as the biggest airline with the broadest network and the lowest fares, the campaign will also support the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) in its mission to strengthen Malaysia as a multi-faceted and multi-destination attraction.AirAsia Launches 5 million Free SeatsHaving pioneered low-cost travel in Asia, AirAsia has carried close to 800 million guests in the past two decades. Pre-pandemic in 2019 alone, the airline carried over 25 million guests to Malaysia, more than 40 million guests to the Asean region, and 17 million guests to North Asia.Guests can fly to Penang, Langkawi, Kuching, Sibu, Kota Kinabalu and more from RM23* and to international destinations, including Bali, Krabi, Jakarta, Macao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou, Phu Quoc, Ho Chi Minh City, Singapore and more from RM60*.For those seeking to adventure out further, AirAsia X offers flights to Gold Coast, Busan, Taipei, Tokyo and more with all-in low fares from RM329* one way on Economy.Flights are available for booking starting today until 19 February 2023, with the travel period between 1 March 2023 and 10 December 2023.As the largest low-cost carrier and the fourth largest carrier (including full-service carriers) in Asia, AirAsia continues to expand its network and grow its market leadership.Completing the final piece of the puzzle, AirAsia Malaysia (AK) will restart its service to four destinations in China: Macao, Shenzhen, Guangzhou and Kunming.The airline is also set to welcome the first flight from Guangzhou on Saturday with a substantial load factor of 96%.YB Dato' Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia, said:“The tourism sector is a major economic driver for Malaysia, accounting for almost 15% of our gross domestic product (GDP), and air connectivity is the backbone of our tourism sector.As we target to receive 15.6 million tourist arrivals with RM47.6 billion in tourism receipts for 2023, we would like to commend AirAsia for outlining its plan to revitalise the tourism industry and play an integral part in achieving this outcome.AirAsia has done a fantastic job connecting the dots within Malaysia to Asean and beyond and has been instrumental in facilitating national and international connectivity all these years, besides being a major player in supporting the country’s tourism industry.We hope to continue working with all stakeholders, especially the airline sector, to boost tourism and provide connectivity, employment and ongoing spillover effects along the supply chain.” Tony Fernandes, CEO of Capital A, said:“As they say, size matters! When it comes to airlines, bigger is always better so we can leverage economies of scale and pass on to our guests in the form of lower fares and deliver more value and choice. AirAsia has been a major contributor to Malaysia and Asean’s GDP. AirAsia alone contributes to more than 2% of Malaysia’s GDP. You may think that 2% is a small number, but for a big country like Malaysia, with a GDP worth more than RM1.5 trillion, 2% is a sizable contribution. “Not only that, we generate significant multipliers beyond the aviation and tourism industry, and as a result, AirAsia contributes to more than 300,000 jobs in Malaysia. And the same trend is seen in all the Asean markets we have a presence in. Now that we’re back almost in full swing, we will continue to play our parts in driving tourism, trade and investment in Malaysia and across Asean. We plan to fly over 69 million guests annually, providing a much-welcomed boost to the Malaysian tourism industry.“Our commitment to excellence never stops. Our on-time performance (OTP) has been steadily improving, and it is now averaging around 80%. We are confident about our OTP, and at the same time, we want our guests to have peace of mind when they travel with us, which is why we are launching an industry-first Flight Delay Insurance underwritten by Tune Protect. All these, together with our recently launched AI-powered concierge, Ask Bo, widest network and lowest fares, will be our big year, and we will only get better from here!”YB Dato' Sri Tiong King Sing and Tony Fernandes launch the campaign in KL.Flight Delay InsuranceThis offers a one-off payment of RM200 if the flight is delayed for a minimum of two (2) hours from the initially scheduled departure time or any new departure time.It is now available for FREE to all guests who book their flights from 10 to 19 February 2023 for the travel period between 1 March 2023 and 10 December 2023.The insurance will be available for purchase starting 20 February 2023 from RM10 (one way) or RM14 (return) on the airasia Super App and the website.AirAsia has also partnered with BigPay exclusively to provide automatic claims credited to the BigPay user's account within three (3) working days.Conclusion to AirAsia Launches 5 Million Free SeatsFor a seamless and enhanced experience, download the airasia Super App from the Apple App Store, Google Play Store, or Huawei AppGallery.*The FREE SEATS exclude airport tax, MAVCOM fee, fuel surcharge and other applicable fees. Terms and Conditions apply. **The claim applies to guests who received a delay notification from AirAsia within 24 hours before their scheduled departure time as stated in their itinerary or any new departure time.BigPay users will receive their claims in their BigPay account within three (3) working days based on their mobile phone number.Non-BigPay users must submit their claims to Tune Protect accordingly by visiting the Tune Protect website. For the full T&Cs, please refer to the AirAsia website.

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Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Cheng Ho Mosque in Palembang

byMalaysia Asia
-January 27, 2021

 The Cheng Ho Mosque in Palembang is probably one of the most beautiful and unique Chinese-Muslim designed buildings I have come across in my travels.I visited Palembang several years back. This is probably one of the structures that impacted my memory simply due to the mix-culture architecture and the fact that it could be achieved in harmony.Cheng Ho Mosque in PalembangWhen I first arrived here, I assumed that I was actually visiting a Chinese Temple. Still, looking carefully at the architecture, I saw the Islamic influence in the building's dome and minarets.The Cheng Ho Mosque is also located in the Jakabaring Sport City area of Palembang. This stunning Chinese-Muslim Mosque is surely an eye-opener for anyone who loves interesting architecture. So, how did the mosque get a Chinese name? Since Palembang is home to several Chinese-Indonesians, it was also named after the famous Chinese explorer Admiral Cheng Ho (Zheng He) from the 15th Century. This beautiful and unique mosque also has an official name called the Al Islam Muhammad Cheng Hoo Sriwijaya Palembang Mosque. Still, everyone just calls it the Cheng Ho Mosque in short.What makes the mosque stand out is the bright, striking red colours while keeping the gold and green colours minimal.Even the minarets don a typical Chinese Pagoda style topped with common Muslim round roof and Indonesian architecture elements.The Cheng Ho Mosque was also completed after three years of construction and opened in 2006 at 150 Million Rupiah.Photos of Cheng Ho MosqueThe unique and beautiful Pagoda-Minaret of the mosqueThe outdoor section of the mosqueThe main mosque building structure with a learning centre insideAnother one of the names for the Chinese-Muslim mosqueThe very interesting Pagoda Minaret of the mosqueLocation of the Cheng Ho Mosque in Jakabaring, PalembangWhere is the Cheng Ho Mosque in Palembang? You need to head to the Jakabaring Sport City area, and the Cheng Ho Mosque is found nearby the main sports complex.It is roughly less than 500 meters from the sports complex and located in a residential area on the main Jalan Cheng Ho road.From Palembang's main city area, it will take about 20 minutes to drive here one way and depending on the traffic.ConclusionThe next time you visit Palembang in South Sumatra, take some time to visit this unique and beautiful mosque as it truly is one-of-a-kind here.And if you are a Muslim traveller, this would be rather unique to come here and perform your prayers at the Cheng Ho Mo0sque in Palembang.

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Blogging since 2007, but writing online since 1997. I belong to the 1st generation of worldwide bloggers, which is of course old-school.

Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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 Krabi Canoe Adventure at Thanboke Koranee National Park

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-November 29, 2022

This is an old post that I am just publishing about the Krabi Canoe Adventure at Thanboke Koranee National Park in Southern Thailand.

To be honest, I wrote this article some time ago, but I never got around to publishing it. I will now also state that this was the first-ever proper canoeing trip I ever did.
Krabi Canoe Adventure at Thanboke Koranee National Park

Besides writing in detail about my canoeing experience, I think most of you would already know what canoeing is. Generally, I have to say Krabi is one of the places where you should try this.

As part of ecotourism activities, many are available, but this canoeing experience tests your arm's strength. I mean it, especially if you are a first-timer like me.

First of all, safety is always the primary concern, and a crash course or briefing will be conducted for anyone doing this.

The canoe guide briefed us before the tour started.

Photos of Krabi Canoe Adventure at Thanboke KoraneeBelow are random photos which I took of my canoe adventure at Thanboke Koranee National Park in Krabi.A scenic view of the canoe area.Entering a cave with the canoe.Beautiful mangrove views during the canoe tours.

A couple was seen enjoying their adventure.Thanboke Koranee National Park in Krabi

Entering the cave area with canoes.

Inside the Tham Lot Cave at Thanboke Koranee National Park.

Hungry tourists after the Thanboke Koranee National Park canoe experience in Krabi.
Other Things to Do Around KrabiFor those visiting Krabi, you can also explore the main Krabi area and out of Krabi, as there are many ecotourism products and destinations to experience.In Krabi town, check out the main Krabi walking street as there are a lot of local Thai products, souvenirs and food being sold here. F&B is also plenty, and you can choose from cares to restaurants.In Krabi town, there is the famous Krabi Night Market which is recommended to visit because it is very local and not so commercial.And for outdoor lovers, visit the Tha Pom Nature Trail, which will take you to another world because of the beautiful natural landscapes.For fun in the sun, visit the unique Emerald Pool in Krabi that attracts just about anyone who comes here. The waters are emerald in colour and simply amazing.ConclusionI hope you enjoyed reading my article on the  Krabi Canoe Adventure at Thanboke Koranee National Park in South Thailand.This simply says there is so much more you can do when you visit Krabi, not just go to the beach, shop or eat.Ecotourism in Krabi is highly popular; therefore, I hope you take the opportunity to get out of the main Krabi area and explore the many beautiful places here.

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Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Raptor Watch 2022 Returns as a Physical Event

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-March 05, 2022

 Great news for nature and bird lovers as Raptor Watch 2022 returns as a physical event at Tanjung Tuan Forest Reserve on 12 and 13 March.The last two Raptor Watch events were cancelled and held online as a virtual event with a totally different approach. This time around, things can get back to normal.Raptor Watch 2022As always, those who have been for this event will know what to expect, and the only difference is that Raptor Watch 2022 will observe the general SOPs for social distancing.This means that all visitors have to be fully vaccinated and wear face masks to attend this event. You will need to scan your MySejahtra at the event.The event will also see two sections - one physical event and one virtual event, for those unable to attend. Please see the posters below for the itinerary or program.Nature Walks at Raptor Watch 2022The organizers have scheduled four sessions where two sessions are for past volunteers and two sessions for everyone else. Due to the government SOPs set, pre-registration is required for every participant.12 March Past Nature Guides Session 1 Time: 9.00 AMRoute: Forest and Dutch WellRegistration: https://forms.gle/bUsx6v52ryQNGVtk812 March Past Nature Guides Session 2Time: 2.00 PMRoute: Monkey BayRegistration: https://forms.gle/vYeBGhVQY5uUd2ky6For the general public who wants to do a guided walk into the forest area which ends at beaches:12 March Open to Public Session 1Time: 10.00 AMRoute: Dutch WellRegistration: https://forms.gle/YaGqS7VE62SMHmMh613 March Open to Public Session 2Time: 9.00 AMRoute: Monkey BayRegistration: https://forms.gle/Vqbg7LoQDkbrrRoAARaptor Watch 2022 Beach Clean UpVisitors and nature lovers can participate in a beach clean-up activity organized in conjunction with Raptor Watch 2022. A pre-registration is required to reserve a place for this activity and the following;Participants must adhere to the general SOP set by the government and organizersOnly participants who are fully vaccinated and with low-risk status are allowed to participateA general screening will be conducted at the MNS Registration BoothChildren must be accompanied by fully vaccinated adultsRegistration: https://forms.gle/PsPUBzupSN81yJ3H7ConclusionThe photos and information is obtained from the official MNS website and shared here for the readers of Malaysia Asia. For more information about Raptor Watch 2022, please contact the Malaysia Nature Society.I have been actively promoting Raptor Watch over the years among many other birding events in Malaysia, like Fraser's Hill Bird Race and Borneo Bird Festival.You can also visit Bird Watching Malaysia for more birding news in Malaysia, as that site is purely dedicated to birding.

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After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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8-point Tourism Recovery Plan for Covid19 by PATA

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-August 26, 2021

To support Asia-Pacific's tourism industry rebounding from the Covid-19 crisis, PATA has announced its 8-Point Industry Recovery Plan to address its members' immediate and strategic needs and the broader industry. This will include workshop-style webinars and vaccine equity initiatives among PATA's efforts to support industry recovery.8-point Tourism Recovery Plan for Covid19 by PATA1. PATA Crisis Resource CenterLaunched in May 2020, the crisis resource centre is available to all travel sector members. It provides playbooks for industries ranging from aviation to hospitality, covering several topics, including communications resources and sector resource kits.2. Government members-only roundtableEarlier this month, PATA launched a roundtable series to share insights and exchange ideas across destinations on restarting travel. The first session of this series featured presentations by select destinations, including Hawaii, the Maldives, and Thailand. The second session on August 17 featured COVAX/UNICEF with a briefing on vaccine equity, deployment measures and community acceptance strategies.PATA will continue to support its destination members by sourcing subject matter experts and supporting a pan-regional and global dialogue to support the industry recovery in the coming weeks and months.3. Innovation Workshop Series and Innovation Hub for membersPATA has just launched an Innovation Series of workshop-style webinars designed to deliver practical information to members. Upcoming topics will range from digital marketing, Covid-19 safety best practices, leadership and resiliency skills, and destination development.PATA's website now also features the Travel Innovations Hub, comprising crowd-sourced travel innovation ideas from around the globe, designed to engage and inspire its members.4. Ongoing industry trends and forecasts for membersWith the ever-changing status of multiple elements influencing tourism recovery, PATA recognises the need for frequent and diverse expert-advised trends and forecast reporting. Through live webinars and research reports supported by its vast network of industry experts, PATA will continue to regularly deliver expert-sourced intelligence reporting to keep members informed.5. Vaccine equity initiative supporting COVAX/UNICEFVaccine equity, deployment, and acceptance across the region and beyond are foundational elements of tourism recovery. As such, PATA supports the COVAX/UNICEF initiative in advocacy, industry education, fundraising and, if required, logistics sourcing.6. PATA global community connectionLike the rest of the world, PATA has pivoted from offline/real-life interactions at physical events to online webinars. The association has started hosting hybrid events and will continue to deliver in-destination physical events wherever possible. It will also complement it by leveraging technology platforms and content to unite its members globally and in smaller forums to support their business development.7. Knowledge sharing and collaboration with global organisationsPATA regularly collaborates with World Bank, ADB, GIZ and other development organisations and consulting firms on industry-leading topics to support the recovery. The association periodically engages with the global tourism and travel task force meetings and leaders from WTTC, IATA, ACI, WEF, ICAO and others.8. PATA's destination resilience initiativeIn conjunction with GIZ, the programme initiated development in June, with the PATA project managing an expert team of 20 subject matter experts. This framework addresses the pillars for resilience, including environment, economy, community, visitors and health & safety. The pilot will be launched in four PATA member destinations.ConclusionThis is just the beginning of our journey to leverage our vast network's strengths to support each other in this challenging recovery. Pre-pandemic Asia-Pacific was viewed as the engine for growth in the global travel industry.PATA is working hard to help accelerate this industry recovery and continue to support the broader industry in capturing Asia-Pacific's opportunities with responsible travel and tourism.

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After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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What to See, Eat and Do in Yanaka Ginza?

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-April 03, 2020

For anyone heading to Tokyo, I have come up with a list of what you can do in Yanaka Ginza, which is one of the most unique places to visit here.

If you have not heard about this place, then you should be reading this now because Tokyo is not all about Shibuya, Shinjuku, Roppongi, Akihabara, and Ginza only.

What to See, Eat and Do in Yanaka Ginza?

Yanaka Ginza is a small shopping street located near Ueno Park and is probably one of the oldest and original shopping streets of Tokyo. Think Edo-period shops.

The objective of visiting this unique place is to see and compare how Tokyo was like before turning into a modern metropolis as it is now.

Basically, for anyone who is only visiting Tokyo, you now have the opportunity to visit an old part of Japan which is usually seen in smaller cities and towns out of Tokyo.

So, when you visit this fascinating place, here is a list of what you can do at Yanaka Ginza.

If you look carefully at this photo, you can spot one of the Maneki Neko lucky cats.

1. Spot the Seven Lucky Maneki Neko Cats

Known as the Maneki Neko or 'Lucky Cat' in Japan, this highly popular feline is often spotted in many places around Tokyo and is also one of Yanaka Ginza's attractions.

When you walk the main shopping street, there are seven wooden Maneki Neko figurines placed throughout this 170 meters long street.

Rumor has it that finding all seven Maneki Neko makes the finder's wishes come true, so this is a fun thing to do when you are here.

This is actually one of the original beauty saloons that can be seen at Yanaka Ginza.

2. See Traditional Japanese Businesses

Along Yanaka Ginza, there are a number of traditional Japanese businesses that have been here for generations and are still owned by the respective families.

Some of these businesses include a Kimono store, a tailor, local grocery shop, fishmonger, Izakaya, craft workshop, porcelain shop, bamboo products shop, and traditional Japanese sweet shops.

The beauty of these businesses is that they still do things the old way, and you will hardly see any modern facilities or other businesses here. This includes fast-food chains, coffee chains or even 24-hour convenient shops like Lawson or 7-11.

Yuyake Dansan Staircase at Yanaka Ginza.

3. Visit Yuyake Dandan Steps

This famous staircase is located on the eastern part of Yanaka Ginza, meaning if you are coming from the Nippori Station, this is the first thing you encounter before entering the main shopping street.

Yuyake Dandan is a flight of 36 steps that descend 4.4 meters (14 feet) and was named in 1990 in a competition after renovating the staircase here. It also translates as Sunset Steps from Japanese.

Many locals love to come here in the evening during sunset to get a beautiful view of the shopping street, and over time, this place has become one of the Instagram spots of Yanaka Ginza.

One of the Katsu vendors with their selection.

4. Try the Menchi Katsu at Niku no Suzuki

This is one of the most popular snacks to be sold at one of the hawkers along the street. Menchi Katsu is a ground meat cutlet that is deep-fried. The meat is usually beef or pork, so Muslims, take note.

The most famous street food at Yanaka Ginza is found at a shop called Niku no Suzuki, and they are well known for their specialty “Genki Ippai! Genki Menchi-Katsu”, sold at ¥230 per piece.

One thing to note is that this place has a line on weekends and is highly popular. There are of course other similar shops that sell the Menchi Katsu and you just need to walk a little further.

One of the many Japanese sweet shops along the street.

5. Eat Traditional Japanese Sweets

While exploring Yanaka Ginza, you are bound to come across shops selling traditional Japanese sweets and they are highly recommended to try.

One of the must-try snacks is the Yanaka Shipoya or Cat-tailed Doughnuts, which are very popular among all ages. Check out this quick guide on where to eat in Yanaka Ginza by Aleli.

An elderly Japanese lady pours sake for a customer.

6. Drink Sake and Japanese Beer

Along Yanaka Ginza, there are a couple of stalls set up outside of shops and are selling beer, sake and other drinks. Many locals and visitors are seen stopping to try some of the local Sake by the glass.

I totally forgot the shop's name, but it is hard to miss, Sake bottles displayed on racks of beer, and an old Japanese lady serving them by the glasses. You can even get draft Yebisu beer for ¥400 here.

They sell a very good variety of Japanese Sake which ranges from ¥200 to ¥450 per glass and offers a couple of chairs to set down, which is usually occupied.

The fortune-telling O-mikuji machine along the street.

7. Get Your Fortune Read by an O-Mikuji Machine

Alright, I just had to include this in because when I passed this shop, there was a fortune-telling machine placed right in front and bright red in color.

O-mikuji are random fortune slips that are commonly found in Shinto shrines across Japan and predict generally matters of health, fortune, and life among the many other things.

Over here in Yanaka Ginza, this O-mikuji machine is tourist-ready, where it provides four different languages - English, Chinese, Korean and of course Japanese, and one try is ¥200.

Zakuro Lampya, a Turkish lamp workshop at Yanaka Ginza.

8. Try a Zakuro Lamp Workshop

Along Yanaka Ginza shopping street, there is a store called Zakuro, which is, in fact, a bazaar and a workshop for Turkish mosaic glass craft.

Locals and visitors can take part in their lamp making workshop by creating various types of lamps that include a standing lamp, candle holder, Kuririn lamp, and many other types.

Those interested are required to register ahead and the price ranges from ¥3,000 to ¥10,000 depending on what type of workshop you want to attend. Register for the workshop at Zakuro Lampya.

What a Japanese graveyard looks like.

9. Visit Yanaka Reien (Yanaka Bochi)

Yanaka Reien is known as the Yanaka Cemetery, which is one of the largest and most famous graveyards in the Tokyo city.

What makes this place popular is the fact that Cherry Blossom trees line up one part of the cemetery road and is extremely popular during the Sakura season in Tokyo.

This place is also known as Cherry Blossom Avenue, but the cemetery has its own uniqueness where many famous people are buried, including the last Shogun, Tokugawa Yoshinobu, also known as Keiki.

A total of 7,000 graves are found spread over 100,000 square meters, and strangely, it has its own police station.

Yanaka Coffee shop, along Yomise Dori street.

10. Try Yanaka Coffee

This is no doubt a must-try for any coffee lover. Yanaka Coffee may not be famous, but over here in the Yomise Dori shopping street, one shop stands out, which is this.

Honestly, I am a huge coffee fan, and when I saw the Yanaka Coffee sign, my heart jumped for joy. They not only sell fresh roast coffee, but they also sell various coffee beans from all over the world.

Blended Coffee hot or ice is ¥260 while a Latte is ¥310 per cup. They have a few stools and a bench for you to sit down, but most people come here for the take-away. They open from 10.00 AM to 8.00 PM daily.

The archway to Yomise Dori near Yanaka. Photo by https://yanesen-guide.com/

11. Explore Yomise Dori Shopping Street

If you exit Yanaka Ginza from the west entrance, you will arrive at Yomise Dori shopping street. Or if you arrive via the Sendagi Station on Tokyo Metro, this is the street you will be walking on.

Yomise Dori is actually another old-style shopping avenue that is not as popular as Yanaka Ginza and caters more to local residents than tourists.

On the left of the Yanaka Ginza west entrance, there is a Yanesen Tourist Information Center which is about 40 meters to the left. Over here, you can get more information about Yanaka Ginza and also Yomise-Dori.

One of the unique things that you can inquire about is the various traditional classes on Japanese ink painting, kabuki dressing, Japanese instrument playing, calligraphy, and flower art.

Conclusion

For those interested to find out more, I have also written another article called all you need to know about Yanaka Ginza that highlights the place overall.

Yanaka Ginza is truly one of the most unique places to visit in Tokyo and should not be missed by anyone traveling here. It is suited for all kinds of travelers, single, couple and even family travelers.

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Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Borneo Jazz Festival 2022 Video Reviews

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-November 28, 2022

This special edition article showcases the Borneo Jazz Festival 2022 in a series of videos by Adrian Lunsong, a Level 9 Google Local Guide from Malaysia.Adrian is also a first-time visitor to Miri and the Borneo Jazz Festival; therefore, I am pleased to feature him in my article, as his videos are amazing.Borneo Jazz Festival 2022 Video ReviewsAdrian Lunsong is a passionate Local Guide who has been actively contributing to Google Maps for quite a long time. He runs his own YouTube channel, Go Loco Podcast, an unofficial Local Guides podcast.In June of 2022, I had the pleasure of meeting Adrian Lunsung on a special media trip to Kuching and Miri and speaking to him, I was shocked to find out that it was his first time in Miri.Throughout our Guiding Start program, we explored several tourist destinations and local food places where we were updating Google Maps with the latest photos and reviews to help visitors.Part of our exploration took us to several beautiful temples and even local markets. But the highlight, of course, was in the late afternoons and evenings for the Borneo Jazz Festival in Miri, Sarawak.Below, I will share a series of videos by Adrian Lunsong during our Guiding Stars program.Walkthrough of Borneo Jazz Festival Venue at Cococabana, Miri
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This year's event saw quite a bit of fusion jazz at the Borneo Jazz Festival, trying to break the conventional jazz theme. The objective was to get a different music market to visit the event.As some may already know, traditional jazz is beautiful, but during an event or festival, there needs to be a little more excitement for the audience, young and old.The venue was changed in 2018 to Cococabana at the Miri Seahorse and Esplanade from the previous location of the Parkcity Everly Hotel.Miri has been home to the festival for more than 10 years now, and it still is one of the calendar events for the resort city as it attracts jazz music lovers from the region.If you want to learn more about this event in Miri, you can read my article about the Borneo Jazz Festival, all you need to know.And the next Borneo Jazz Festival 2023 will be held from 7-9 July at Cococabana Miri, Sarawak.
ConclusionYou can subscribe to Adrian Lunsong's Go Loco Podcast YouTube Channel and find him on Twitter and Instagram.If you are active on Google Guides, you can also connect with Adrian Lunsong and me, David Hogan Jr, as we actively contribute daily.I hope you enjoyed this series of Borneo Jazz Festival 2022 video reviews by Adrian Lunsong and that you make it to the next festival in 2023.

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Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Gombak Hulu Langat Geopark

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-December 02, 2022

The state of Selangor was recently recognised as the first recipient of the National Geopark for the Gombak Hulu Langat Geopark Project. This project involves 20 geosites in the districts of Gombak and Hulu Langat.The results of this recognition have been announced through a meeting of the National Geopark committee, chaired by Dato' Haji Rosli bin Isa, Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA).Gombak Hulu Langat GeoparkThe Gombak-Hulu Langat (GHL) Geopark project covers 112,955 square kilometres with geological significance in addition to the longest quartz in Southeast Asia, mountainous landscapes and the formation of several inland basins at the selected geosites.Permatang Kurza in Selangor in one locations in the Geopark project.This National Geopark recognition is the seventh after Kinta Valley and Lenggong Geopark in Perak, Jerai Geopark in Kedah, Kinabalu Geopark in Sabah, Labuan Geopark in Labuan and Sarawak Delta Geopark in Sarawak.According to Mr Azrul Shah Mohamad, the Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Selangor, the official tourism promotion agency of the state of Selangor, Tourism Selangor remains active in promoting the Gombak-Hulu Langat Geopark Project through various efforts.Tasik Biru in Selangor.Among them is the collaboration that has been held at the World Travel Market, London, with the British Geology Survey and National Geographic Traveler UK, continuous promotion on social media, and public sharing in several series of the Jelajah Selangor Penyayang.The recognition of Geopark to the State of Selangor is an achievement for the country, especially the state government and local authorities, in preserving nature's sustainability and managing areas with geological value.This is in line with the goals of the National Development Plan and the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals under the United Nations (UN).Y. Bhg. Dato' Haji Rosli bin Isa, Secretary General of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA), in a statement, said, "the Ministry is confident that close cooperation can ensure the Geopark is well maintained and welcomes any form of cooperation in areas of geological importance for scientific research, education, economical generation of the surrounding community and sustainable development."Sungai Tekala in Selangor.Kanching Waterfalls in Selangor.Conclusion for Gombak Hulu Langat GeoparkGeo-tourism in sites is one of the tourism segmentations focused in the state of Selangor for the year 2023, where tourists can visit a Geosite area to enjoy the national geological heritage, culture and livelihood of the local geo-community.This is in line with the Selangor state tourism campaign, Splendid Selangor, Take Me Anywhere, which focuses on the international market.

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Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus Launch in Malaysia

byMalaysia Asia
-August 16, 2019

The Samsung Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus Launch in Malaysia were done at the St.Regis Hotel in Kuala Lumpur on the 15th of August 2019. It was also launched one week after the global launch in New York on the 7th of August.

The Malaysian Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus smartphone launch was also officiated by the Samsung Malaysia President Mr Yoonsoon Kim or YS Kim.

Malaysia Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus Launch

The Malaysia Note 10 launch event was held at the St.Regis Hotel in KL.

The event was attended by invited trade partners, Samsung Members, Samsung influencers, special guests and media members, including the Malaysian lifestyle, tech, and travel bloggers and influencers.

At the beginning of the event, just after the opening video, Mr YS Kim made his welcome speech by introducing how far Samsung Electronic had gone over the years in terms of innovation.

Mr YS Kim, the President of Samsung Malaysia, officiates the launch.

He talked about the endless possibilities that the Note 10 and 10+ had while going through various key elements that the latest smartphone offered to today's lifestyle and business consumers.

The Samsung Malaysia president quoted, "For the first time ever, Samsung is introducing not one, but two Note devices. These come with four revolutionary innovations in terms of design, creativity, productivity, and performance".

Mr YS Kim holds both the Note 10 and 10+ for the audience.

Mr YS Kim ended his keynote speech with the unveiling of both the Samsung Galaxy Note S10 and 10+, which were held in both his hands.

This was followed by the main photo opportunity for the media where the Samsung Malaysia President posed with both phones.

Mr YS Kim talks about the S-Pen, which is one of the main features of the Note 10 and 10 Plus.

Next, the key people were invited on stage for another photo opportunity, including KM Liew, Head of IT and Mobile Business Malaysia, and Yoo Jin Hyun, Business Director of IT and Mobile Business Malaysia.

Samsung Partners was next to be called on the stage for another final photo opportunity for the Malaysia Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ launch event.

Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ Pre-Order Sold Out in Malaysia.

The MC's for the night joined Mr YS Kim on stage to make the stunning announcement that the pre-orders for the all-new Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ were completely sold out at lunchtime on the 15th of August.

To everyone's surprise, the pre-orders just opened on the 8th of August in Malaysia; it was completely sold out in a week. However, there were no official numbers on how many units were available.

Mr YS Kim thanked the Samsung fans of Malaysia for this remarkable feat and noted that if you have missed the pre-order, you can follow up with the participating partners when the news is official.

Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ Launch Event in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The MC's and guests discuss the Note 10 and 10+ features on stage.

The launch event continued with both MC's taking the lead in talking about the Note 10 and 10+ and their core features.

Next, a couple of local Malaysians were invited onstage to share their personal experiences using the smartphone weeks before the launch.

A live demonstration was also conducted onstage for the AR Doodle, which is one of the highlights for active users on social media.

However, the key highlight for the Galaxy Note series has always been the S-Pen, where this time around, the S-Pen has broken boundaries with its technology.

The testing area for Note 10 and 10+ for the media

Members of the media having a hands-on experience with the Note 10 and 10 Plus

The stage event ended with an invitation for media members to have a hands-on experience with the actual Galaxy Note 10 and 10+ models.

This was held outside the main ballroom of St.Regis, where specially dedicated stations were set up with the smartphone units and specially trained staff to explain details.

Samsung Members, Partners, and specially invited guests were ushered up to level six of the hotel, the Crystal Bar at St.Regis. This was an open-aired pool area with a lounge and bar.

Part of the fireworks displays at St.Regis KL after the Note 10 Launch in Malaysia

At the Crystal Bar, guests were treated to drinks and Hors d'oeuvres, while display sets of the Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus were also available to be tested.

The finale for the Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus launch in Malaysia was concluded with a spectacular fireworks show.

Guests at the Crystal Bar had the best view, and fireworks came in pale yellow and blue, which was a nice touch considering that the Samsung colour is blue.

Malaysia Note 10 and 10 Plus Reviews

The actual Note 10 and 10 Plus smartphones at the launch event in Malaysia

Well, I am quite sure that you may have read all the raving reviews for the new Note 10 and 10 Plus, and for me to put in all the specifications and features would be another overkill.

I also did a speculation article about Note 10 and 10 Plus in Malaysia at the end of July, a few weeks before it was officially launched in the USA.

Actually, I will not do any Note 10 reviews until I try it myself; as I often travel, I would love to see how the Note 10 works for my travels.

For the Note 10 and 10 Plus specifications, I recommend you visit the Samsung Malaysia official website to see them. Everything you need to know is there.

The back of both smartphones

How Much Is The Note 10 and 10+ in Malaysia?

The Galaxy Note 10 and Note 10+ models with 256GB memory are priced at RM3,699 and RM4,199, respectively, while the higher capacity Note 10+ with 512GB is RM4,799.

Both versions come in three interesting prismatic colours, where the Note 10 comes in Aura Pink, Aura Black, and Aura Glow, while the Note 10+ comes in Aura White, Aura Black, and Aura Glow.

Galaxy Note 10 on the left and the 10 Plus on the right

Where Can You Get The New Note 10 and 10+?

For now, the Galaxy Note 10 was officially launched in Malaysia on the 15th of August, 2019, and soon, participating partners like the popular telecommunications companies in Malaysia will start selling them.

They are not available at the Samsung retail outlets until it is officially announced. If you see some being sold at third-party vendors, they are all AP units, where if anything goes wrong, Samsung Malaysia will not accept them as a warranty unit.

For more accurate news and information about when the Note 10 and 10 Plus goes on sale, you should follow Samsung Malaysia on Facebook or visit the official Samsung Malaysia website.

Thumbs up to Samsung Malaysia for putting such an amazing event for the Galaxy Note 10 launch

Final Thoughts on the Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus Launch in Malaysia

Just so you know, all the photos taken in this article are from my Samsung Galaxy S10+ smartphone. Since changing to the S10 Plus, I have found no reason to carry my bulky camera around.

To be very honest, I find that the Note 10+ is absolutely amazing, especially with all the new features added. I currently use a Galaxy S10+, and it is quite similar to the Note 10+.

If you have been pondering about switching your older smartphone to a new one, I would easily recommend you consider changing to the Note 10 or 10+.

The Galaxy Note 10 and 10 Plus Launch in Malaysia is just the beginning, and you can expect more innovation and amazing smartphones from Samsung coming your way.

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Blogging since 2007, but writing online since 1997. I belong to the 1st generation of worldwide bloggers, which is of course old-school.

Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Galaxy S23 Ultra Street Photography in Bangkok

byMalaysia Asia
-March 18, 2023

Here is a special picture compilation of Galaxy S23 Ultra street photography in Bangkok, Thailand, taken from 15-18 February 2023.I was on transit to Khao Lak via Phuket and had a different kind of stopover in Bangkok; therefore, I used the Galaxy S23 Ultra to explore this vibrant city.Galaxy S23 Ultra Street Photography in BangkokIn the last 10 years, I have focused on smartphone photography in Malaysia and other countries when the opportunity arises.Most of my work is simple and straightforward, as I am different from the Gen Z content creators focusing on social platforms. My work is always translated through my articles, which are highly relevant nowadays.The Samsung Galaxy S23 Ultra was recently launched worldwide through Galaxy Unpacked 2023 on 2 February.Bangkok Street Photography with the Galaxy S23 UltraThe super-famous Erawan Shrine in Bangkok Central. While moving around this area, I captured this semi-wide angle shot from the BTS elevated walkway. Sometimes, you can find great angles from various places and just need to look around for them. Also, you may need to time your shots due to the traffic moving around the area. Notice how there are no cars in front of the shrine.While exploring the Choe Phraya River, I could not hesitate to photograph these large Thai River Prawns, which stood out beautifully against the famous riverway. Again, I went into the 'Portrait Mode' and focused on the river prawns, resulting in a beautiful bokeh in the background.I had to try this unique Mango Sticky Rice Frappe, which was a first for me and using the Galaxy S23 Ultra to photograph this was so easy. I went into the 'Portrait Mode' to get focus on the frappe while the background went auto bokeh. Perfect for immediately sharing photos on social media with friends.A close-up photo of the Four-faced Buddha at the Erawan Shrine, and I love how the S23 Ultra picks up all the details, especially the mirrored mosaic glass decoration pieces. The focus point was the Buddha.The Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel is an interesting subject for architecture, especially on the 'Ultra Wide' mode of the S23 Ultra. You can get an excellent perspective of the hotel's unique and pointed architecture when you go a little low to photograph this. Moments like this require quick action, and while visiting the famous Erawan Shrine in Bangkok, I saw a local doing a prayer to the Four-faced Buddha and captured the moment quickly with the S23 Ultra. I also used the 'Portrait Mode' to get the bokeh effect while maintaining the focus on the person.While exploring Chinatown in Bangkok, I stumbled across a shop selling crystals and tested the S23 on this particular crystal cluster in a sphere shape. Notice how sharp the details are, and this was shot with the normal mode before it went into auto-macro when I got closer.Sometimes, I cannot help but take photos from interesting angles, like this one from the fifth floor of the Terminal 21 Shopping Mall in Bangkok. I was here to explore a Thai seafood restaurant in Bangkok that was highly recommended by many.Sunsets are one of my favourite subjects with smartphones, and this time, the S23 seems to have found a good balance between what your eye sees and what the system produces. This was shot in normal mode with a 3x zoom.This is one of my favourite shots using the S23 at night. Notice how well the camera compensates for the lighting in the gym versus the outdoor lighting. It's quite balanced, and the details are intact when you zoom in on the photo.The S23 picks up the details of buildings and processes them well with the sky colours. This works great, especially on a clear day. I had a great time photographing several beautiful buildings around Bangkok central.When I visited Khao Lak in Southern Thailand after Bangkok, I also took the opportunity to explore night photography with the Galaxy S23 Ultra.ConclusionThese photos are just randomly selected to show a diverse range of photography. Sometimes I will do a series based on location, but Bangkok is too big.And if you have considered upgrading your previous smartphone, I recommend doing it now, as the technology has greatly improved.I hope you enjoyed this article on my Galaxy S23 Ultra Street Photography in Bangkok, and if you want to see more, you can also check out my personal Facebook profile.

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Blogging since 2007, but writing online since 1997. I belong to the 1st generation of worldwide bloggers, which is of course old-school.

Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Nightography with Galaxy S22 Ultra

byMalaysia Asia
-February 15, 2022

One thing that excited me in recent months was the term Nightography with Galaxy S22 Ultra, an enhanced mode to shoot in low-light conditions.This got me looking forward to trying out the Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra camera, which will explain the Nightography better, and I can then relate it in a review later.Nightography with Galaxy S22 UltraSo, you, me and probably the rest of the world need to be more knowledgeable about what Nightography is all about. It sounds like night photography, but that is already a thing for as long as I know.This made me think back to July of 2007, the first time I started using a smartphone for photography, and this was 15 years ago when megapixels were just 2MP.For me, it was pure joy, learning to accept and convert from analogue to digital back in the good old days, and when the smartphone launched, the resolution was a mere 320 x 480 pixels with 128 MB of RAM.But with today's technological advancements for smartphones, we are looking at some superior and premium quality cameras and AI systems that make mainstream camera brands worry.And the good news is that Galaxy S22 Ultra is built to make every photo look professional, no matter what kind of photographer or user you are.What is Nightography?A Nightography photo was taken in Melaka in January 2022 with the Galaxy Z Flip3.This term was used in 2021 when they launched the Galaxy S21 Ultra to promise better low-light photographs. I do not know when it was officially launched, but I saw Nightography used since Galaxy S7 Edge in 2016.In a nutshell, Nightography is a term coined for a much more innovative night mode camera and Artificial Intelligence (AI). Technically, it is a more advanced night mode version already in older models.As explained during Galaxy Unpacked 2022, Nightography uses a large 2.4-micrometre sensor to capture more light instead of a conventional flash system.The lens on the S22 Ultra also comes with a new anti-reflective coating called a "Super Clear Glass" lens to help you take smoother and clearer nighttime shots without flares.Nightography lets users capture night-mode portraits and high-resolution night-mode shots, which are clearer and brighter than previous models.Another beautiful Nightography picture in Melaka using the Galaxy Z Flip3.Night Solution AIThe Artificial Intelligence of the Galaxy S22 Ultra uses Night Solution, a program automatically enabled when the phone detects taking photos in a low-light environment.When you press the screen button, the system takes multiple shots and combines the best ones into the final image you'll find in your gallery app later. This has been used for years, just that it keeps improving.Night Solution is done through the phone's NPU chip and an AI image signal processing algorithm. The algorithm identifies the shape of the subject of your photo and uses that information to enhance the shape, colour and detail.Night Solution also works with the main camera, 3x telephoto lens and selfie camera. The only setback is that the AI needs to be fixed if you want to take ultrawide or 10x telephoto camera shots.This is a screengrab from the Samsung website showing the video nightography.Nightography VideoAnother area that is also high on my testing list is the video mode of the Galaxy S22 Ultra, especially capturing video at night or during low-light situations.Samsung came out with a solution to this and called it "dual-track image stabilization", which I need to explore hands-on to understand better.I read somewhere that the Video Digital Image Stabilization (VDIS) software accounts for camera movement have been upgraded.The VDIS also takes three-dimension motion readings to figure out how the camera's moving and account for it, adjusting things frame-by-frame to smooth out the video.Another thing I need to test is that the Video Auto Framing always ensures your camera keeps your subject in focus, whether one person or 10.As mentioned, I need to try this function as I have been using my previous Galaxy S and Z series to explore videography in recent years. You can see some of my videos on Asian Explorer.Another video screengrab of the Galaxy S22 Ultra from the Samsung website.What Was Downgraded in the Galaxy S22 Ultra?Only the 12-megapixel ultra-wide camera remains unchanged from the Galaxy S21, last year's phone.The downgrade includes the telephoto lens resolution of 10 megapixels, whereas the Galaxy S21 had a 64-megapixel telephoto lens.Watch the Galaxy S22 Introductions VideoGalaxy S22 Ultra Camera SpecificationsIf you look at the camera specifications for the S22 Ultra, you would be amazed that such a small thing can pack all of these into a tiny section of the phone.12MP Ultra-Wide Camera F2.2108 MP Wide Camera F1.810MP Telephoto Camera 3x Optical Zoom, F2.410MP Telephoto Camera 10x Optical Zoom, F4.940MP Front Camera F2.2The Galaxy S22 Ultra rumours were mainly accurate, as so many were going around, but no one featured the nightography part.Samsung's Nightography is a game-changer in smartphone photography.Samsung Galaxy S22 Ultra 5G retails in Malaysia at RM5,499, Galaxy S22+ 5G at RM4,299, and Galaxy S22 5G at RM3,699. All devices come with 256GB of storage.For more information or pre-booking, please visit Samsung Malaysia.ConclusionWith so many changes and upgrades to the camera system of the S22, will the section housing the lens system heat up with continuous use of the camera?You can also check out my article about Galaxy night photography using the Z Flip3 5G phone, which I did in 2021.This is said and known to be the most powerful device the South Korean phone maker has ever created.On the other hand, I cannot wait to try Nightography with Galaxy S22 Ultra, as my curiosity is really killing me.

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After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Visit Malaysia Year 2025

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-March 23, 2023

The announcement of Visit Malaysia Year 2025 was made during the presentation of Budget 2023 by the Prime Minister of Malaysia, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, on 23 February 2023.This comes at the right time as Malaysia, among many other countries, is beginning to recover from the Covid19 pandemic that shook the world tourism industry.Visit Malaysia Year 2025The last Visit Malaysia Year 2020 was cancelled because of the Covid-19 pandemic, and it will be the sixth time a VMY campaign is held in the country; the first one was held in 1990 and recorded 7.4 million arrivals.The Prime Minister said Malaysia was rich in national treasures and offers beautiful pristine beaches, apart from diverse flora and fauna.He added that such attractions would clearly give Malaysia an edge and the ability to generate more income through tourism activities.Before the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia recorded an average of 25 million international arrivals annually, with over 26 million recorded in 2019, and also recorded an all-time high of RM86.1bil in tourism receipts.The Prime Minister said 2025 would be "Visit Malaysia Year", with a target of 23.5 million international tourist arrivals and a projected income of RM76.8 billion.He added that the Malaysian government will allocate RM250 million to promote tourism. RM115 Million will be made available as matching grant funds to collaborate and work with the Tourism, Arts and Culture industries.These matching grants will help promote tourism promotion activities and organise major events such as international sporting and cultural events.The Prime Minister also mentioned that such grants will be used to forge collaborations with Malaysia Airport Holding Bhd (MAHB) and international airlines to encourage charter flights.No official logo or other information is available as it was only announced. It will take some time for the Tourism Ministry to start preparing everything.Once I get more information about Visit Malaysia Year 2025 or VMY2025, I will share it in this article with updates. You can also check the official Tourism Malaysia website for more info.ConclusionWhile the announcement of the Visit Malaysia Year 2025 is relatively new in 2023, much will change over the coming months and years.This means that budgets may increase while specialised targets are highlighted, and many improvements, like the KLIA aerotrain system, will be upgraded.

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Blogging since 2007, but writing online since 1997. I belong to the 1st generation of worldwide bloggers, which is of course old-school.

Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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BookXcess at RexKL

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-December 31, 2021

One of the most Instagram-worthy places in Kuala Lumpur is the RexKL BookXcess store, which opened in late November of 2021.Malaysians and visitors coming to KL can have the same amazing Instagram, TikTok or Facebook photos of this unique bookshop, similar to the world-famous Starfield Library in Seoul, Korea.BookXcess at RexKLThis is now one of the most Instagrammable and TikTok places in Malaysia.Opened at the end of November 2021, BookXcess has taken the second floor of RexKL in Jalan Petaling to open its unique and creatively designed bookstore.Since the opening, thousands of Malaysians have made their way here to take photos of this Instagram-worthy place to be shared online.BookXcess at RexKL occupies the upper floor of the old Rex Cinema, which housed first-class seats and a projector room.Well, some of the younger generations will never see how it really was back in the days of old cinema. But I am glad that they managed to preserve this cinema building.Instagram Worthy Photos of BookXcess at RexKLRexKL is an old-school cinema in the Petaling Street area of old KL.As you enter RexKL, you will be greeted by a directory. The bookshop is on level 2.The main entrance into BookXcess is on level 2.The upper level of the bookshop is where you will find the famous Instagram spots.From different angles, you will be able to capture beautiful photos.The upper section used to be First Class of Rex Cinema, where the big screen was on the left of the hall, and the bottom floor was the economy or 2nd and 3rd class seating.Highly Instagrammable and popular among everyone who visits here.How can you not want to take a photo here and share it on Instagram, TikTok or Facebook?Where is BookXcess RexKL?RexKL is located on Jalan Sultan, just opposite the KFC and is a stand-alone building once the former Rex Cinema. Refer to the map above for exact directions here.The cinema has been converted into a lifestyle hub offering various boutique-concept shops on the mezzanine and first floor, a bookstore on the second floor and a series of modern-concept hawkers and cafes on the lower floor.RexKL Address80, Jalan Sultan,City Centre,50000 Kuala LumpurAll the photos featured here were taken with my Samsung Galaxy S10 Plus smartphone and edited minimally.ConclusionRexKL BookXcess is located along Jalan Petaling in the Chinatown area of Kuala Lumpur and is open six days a week. They are closed every Monday and business hours are 10.00 AM to 10.00 PM.It is also part of my Kuala Lumpur Photowalk series and one of the exciting places for locals and visitors to Malaysia.If you have seen those beautiful social media photos of a bookstore in Kuala Lumpur, this is the place where you can get your photos. Also, remember that they actually sell books there, and this is not just a place to take pictures.

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Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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Galaxy Unpacked 2021 Pre-Party Live Show

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-August 11, 2021

Great news for those waiting for the main event as Samsung Malaysia has organised a special Galaxy Unpacked 2021 pre-party live show. This virtual event will start at 9.00 on August 11 and will be hosted by Jin and Alexis, two of the regular Samsung event hosts.This virtual show is touted to be entertaining in many ways; therefore, it is recommended for those who just caught wind of this launch and pre-party show.Galaxy Unpacked 2021 Pre-Party Live ShowIf you're all excited about what Samsung will unveil this evening, you can also join the pre-party virtual event on the Samsung Malaysia YouTube channel to warm up.With the Covid19 pandemic worldwide, most events and launches have resorted to live streaming online, which is now a normal scenario, even for super-brands like Samsung.This time around, the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 pre-party live show will feature two of the main hosts: Jin and Alexis. They will be joined by local Samsung Influencers like;Alif Satar (@alifsatar)Daiyan Trisha (@daiyantrisha)Josephine Yap (@jyjosephine)Marianne Tan (@mariannetpy)And The DOLLA girls:Sabronzo DOLLA (@sabronzo)Angel DOLLA (@bbyqngel)Tabby DOLLA (@tabbybabyyy)Syasya DOLLA (@syasya.rzl)What will all of them be talking about? Well, in general, they will be discussing their expectations of the next Galaxy with a bit of fun teasing sprinkled across. Watch as they have amusing banter on-screen and hype us up for a series of games that they will ‘Unfold’ after and as they team up to battle against each other.Also, they may even discuss how the main Samsung Galaxy Unpacked YouTube trailer has reached more than one million views.Galaxy Unpacked August 2021 will take place on 11 August and at 10.00 PM.Galaxy Unpacked 2021 Main EventAfter The Pre-Party show, it will continue to the main event, the Galaxy Unpacked August 2021, where some of Samsung's much talked about smartphones and gadgets will be revealed.Date: 11th August 2021 (Wednesday)Time: 10:00pm (Malaysia Time)How and Where to View the Galaxy Unpacked August 2021 Event? There are several places where anyone can go and watch this event live. They are;Samsung Malaysia Main WebsiteSamsung Malaysia YouTube ChannelSamsung Malaysia FacebookSamsung Malaysia NewsroomSpecial Viewer Bonus for Galaxy Unpacked August 2021You can also register at the Samsung Malaysia Unpacked Website to be entitled to redeem an additional RM300 Samsung e-voucher which you can use after you pre-order the next Galaxy.ConclusionWith the Covid 19 Movement Control Order of the National Recovery Plan (NRP) in Malaysia, Selangor and many other states are undergoing Phase 1 of the NRP.This means that most people will be home by 8.00 to 9.00 PM due to a majority of the businesses that have to close by 8.00 PM.Therefore, you can take the opportunity to get online and catch the Galaxy Unpacked 2021 pre-party live show streamed here in Malaysia.

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Since 2008, I created Malaysia Asia and this travel, flood, gadget and lifestyle blog has won numerous physical awards from tourism boards around Malaysia. (Not those online awards).

After 12 years of blogging, I have semi-retired and now blog about things I like, do product reviews and enjoy life. My work has been featured in Lonely Planet, CNN Travel, Yahoo Travel, Wall Street Journal, and many other international publications. Find out more about me and thank you.

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