Invest and Travel

Tuesday, August 3, 2010

Enemy of your money

As a writer, I also need to read other's writer book. This week I read book from Robert T Kiyosaki (famous author of Rich Dad Poor Dad). The book called Increasing Your Financial IQ.

The book list seven enemy of your money which are 7Bs

B - Bureaucrats (tax, summons etc)

B - Banker

B - Banks (paper money, credit card and low interest savings)

B - Businesses (shopping complex etc)\

B - Brides

B - Brother in law

B - Barrister (lawyer etc)

The 7Bs steel your money just like birds, insect and cat steel your food

Sunday, July 18, 2010

Dataran Pahlawan, Bandar Hilir, Malacca

Dataran Pahlawan

Tamingsari Revolving Tower

The tower will go up and rotate to give 360 degree of Malacca Historical City

Public swimming pool with Tamingsari Tower in background

In front of the tower is duck tour

Dataran Pahlawan is surrounded by museum and historical item

Tired walking. Try trishaws

The modern side of Malacca. Shopping complex

The centre of Malacca attraction is at Dataran Pahlawan and A Famosa Fort. The sites are in UNESCO World Heritage zone. In the zone there are many attraction including Tamingsari Revolving Tower, Duck Tour and several museum. On top of that, more modern attraction are Mahkota Parade and public swimming pools. Fortunately, all mentioned place of interest is within walking distance.

Among affordable place to stay is by staying and our homestay. Do visit http://investandtravel.blogspot.com/2010/06/homestay-at-malacca-now-open-for.html for more information or call Aiza (+60192388436), Azrul (+60123149123) of Afifah (+60172002466).

Saturday, July 17, 2010

Only A Famosa entrance is left

See the blind spot. When fort door is breach, defensive army will strike you from the blind spot.

Second door with angled design to ensure blind spot

Church ruin on top of the hill

It is not complete if you visit Malacca without visiting A Famosa Fort. The fort was built in 1511 by Portuguese. In 1810, the fort was given by Dutch to English and demolish by English to prevent the fort fallen to the wrong hand. It is fortunate that Sir Stamford Raffles safe the the entrance of the fort for the sake of history preservation. Further reading http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/A_Famosa

Around the fort within walking distance is Taming Sari revolving tower, several museums, shopping complex and a swimming pool.

Melaka Public Swimming Pool, Bandar Hilir, Malacca

Background : Taming Sari Rotating Tower

The pool is nice and clean

Changing area is OK

Outdoor open shower. There is no indoor open shower

Pool Time Table

The swimming pool in Bandar Hilir located near Dataran Pahlawan where most of tourist attractions are located. Among the tourist location near the swimming pool is A Famosa, Duck Tour, Taming Sari Revolving Tower, Mahkota Parade and many museums.

Between the public swimming pool and our homestay at Taman Merdeka is a 15 minutes drive. For more information please visit previous posting http://investandtravel.blogspot.com/2010/06/homestay-at-malacca-now-open-for.html

The swimming pool is nice and clean. Entrance fee is RM2.00. There is also smaller pool for children. During weekdays especially in morning, normally there is less than 10 people inside the pool. So there is more privacy. The pool is bikini and speedo friendly but wide range of swimwear such as jammer, full body suit and burqini is also accepted.

So next time when you come to Malacca, don't forget to bring you swimwear along.

Monday, June 7, 2010

Homestay at Malacca Now Open for Booking

Common area with TV and sofa

New air-conditioning for your comfort

Dining table at dining area

Third room. With fan.

Second room with two single bed. Air-conditioned.

Master bedroom with new furniture. Air-conditioned.

One of the affordable way to visit places and get a good accommodation is by staying at homestay. This homestay at Taman Merdeka which is 5.5km from Malacca International Airport is a good bargain. You will get 3 bedrooms with 2 of the room with air-conditioning. It can easily accommodate 6 adults with option to add more people.

Price during weekend/holiday is RM150. On weekdays is RM130. Please contact Emrull (+60193544321) for more information.

Monday, May 24, 2010

New Homestay at Malacca, Malaysia

Painting imported from Bali

Cozy and wide hall

Dining area

Carom and air-cooler

New Aircond

The last 2 week is quite busy because I am in process to setup homestay at Malacca. Do note that the project is 80% complete and just waiting for new furniture for master bedrooms. The homestay located at Taman Merdeka, 5 minutes from Malacca International Airport and 10 minutes to Malacca town centre.

This is the features of the homestay

1) 3 bedroom (1 maid room)

2) 2 X Air-conditioning

3) 2 bathroom with main bathroom with water heater

4) Indoor parking for 2 cars

5) Jug kettle and rice cooker

6) Carom and congkak for playing

The price during promotional period is RM 200 for 3 days and 2 night.

Promotional date from 28 May 2010 - 3 June 2010. 50% discount for another night.

After this the price is RM 300 for 3 days and 2 night.

For more information please call +6019-3544321 (Emrull)

Sunday, May 16, 2010

I City Light Wonderland, Shah Alam, Selangor

The developer had done a great job building an attraction inside I City, Shah Alam. The idea of integrating high speed broadband in the city is great but building Light Wonderland is the greatest.

The park located in the I City. If you are from Kuala Lumpur, use Federal Highway and take Padang Jawa Exit. When you see UiTM entrance, turn left to Seksyen 7. Just follow the signboad to I City. Entry to the Light Wonderland is free. However entering the city during weekend is not recommended as there is traffic jam at that area.

The light wonderland use LED technology which consume very little energy and last longer. Most people love taking picture while children enjoy playing toy with light.