The world’s fastest roller coaster ride is here at Ferrari World Theme Park! In less than 5 seconds, you feel the acceleration of 240km per hour to reach 52 meters to the sky at Formula Rossa. From there, you are flying through chicanes then cross the finish line with an adrenaline rush worthy of a […]
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The then capital Jesselton (later renamed to Kota Kinabalu in 1967) was severely devastated during the Second World War. After the war ended, the British government returned. To return the past glory of the city, the then Governor awarded each shop-lot to owner whom could afford to rebuild his own shop. According to my late
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With a wide range of shopping malls in Kota Kinabalu, Gaya Street Sunday Market remains a prime destination for locals and tourists-alike. Gaya Street has transformed into a vibrant marketplace over the years. In the early 1920s, local farmers and fishermen met once a week at Bond Street (former name for Gaya Street) to barter
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Tamu, a weekly market popularly known in Sabah, a collection of sights, smells and sounds as traders gather to sell their homegrown produce. They sell from delicious home made cakes to leafy greens then resistible local fruits with bargains. Traders usually arrive at the tamu ground as early as 5AM. During 1970s era, my late
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Nasi Kandar originates from northern state – Penang – of Malaysia. It is prepared with steamed rice, a variety of curries and side dishes. The meal is extremely popular among the Tamil Muslim (or locally known as Mamak) community. Traditionally the rice is served on banana leaf giving a delicious aroma. Then added on with
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Bak Kut Teh is a famous Chinese dish in Malaysia. Klang residents take it all day long, even breakfast. The ribs are simmered in a broth cooked with herbs and spices for hours to cultivate the flavour. Then add in the herbs like Dong Quai, Cinnamon, Star Anise and, sometimes dried Shiitake mushrooms. You may
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