Allan's Water, Fraser's Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

Allan's Water is a reservoir built by British engineer named FH Allan. He propose a reservoir to supply water to Fraser's Hill residents. He also propose small hydroelectric plant to be incorporated to the reservoir but the proposal does not materialize.

Currently the reservoir did not serve to supply water but instead it is converted into water recreational park. Beside the reservoir, there is a small organic farm that produce small amount of strawberries and vegetables. The price is affordable and the taste is not bad either. During weekends, it is advisable to come here early as there is only one vegetable farm here so the supply is quite limited.

Anyway for more info you could surf http://www.fraserhill.info/allan-water.htm

Water Recreation Zone, Putrajaya, Malaysia

The water recreation zone is located near the Pullman hotel. There is an outdoor swimming pool near the water recreation zone. There is a man made beach beside the man made lake. The water is certified fit for water activities. Among the water recreation activities here is water skies, swimming and boating.

So pack your swimsuit and head to Putrajaya

Halia Restaurant, Sime Darby Convention Centre, Mont Kiara, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Halia Restaurant is located inside Sime Darby Convention Centre. The location is near the INTAN office beside SPRINT Highway. Parking facilities is free. The launch buffet will cost you RM69. You can apply to become Sime Darby Convention Centre member to get 15 percent discount. 

Overall the food is good. I love grilled lamb with black paper sauce, fruits and ice cream choices. Launch buffet is from 12pm to 4pm. Halia Restaurant is also suitable for corporate functions. 

Malaysia Capital, Putrajaya, Malaysia

Putrajaya is a new capital of Malaysia. After the completion of Putrajaya around 1998 (yes it survived Asean Financial Crisis), all the government office move here from Kuala Lumpur. Kuala Lumpur is still commercial and business city for Malaysia.

Putrajaya location is about 30km from Kuala Lumpur and 15km from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Beside taxi, you can use high speed rail (ERL) from KL Sentral to Putrajaya station. From there you can either use taxi or natural gas powered public buses.

Touted as smart city of Malaysia, the eco friendly city is surrounded by world class facilities and smart building. The wetland surrounding the city act as a habitat for flora and fauna as well as natural filter for sewage. 

In term of facilities, the city equipped with 7 public swimming pools as well as indoor, outdoor and water recreational facilities. The usage of swimming pool is as low as RM5 (USD2.00) per entry while the sauna and steam room is priced RM15 (USD5.00) per entry.

Kawah Putih, Bandung, Java Island, Indonesia.

 

One of the website tagged Indonesia as dangerously beautiful. The basis of the claim is Indonesia located on the Ring of Fire. Dotted with hundreds of volcano, it crafted Indonesian mountain in a beautiful and scenic place.

One of the place is Kawah Putih or "White Crater". It is an inactive volcano crater filled with water. It is located about 40km from Bandung. If you are from Bandung, it is advisable to start you journey as early as 7.00 AM to avoid road congestion espeacially if you are travelling on weekend. The place is popular among local and foreign tourist.

Unlike Tangkuban Perahu (http://investandtravel.blogspot.com/2008/09/tangkuban-perahu-bandung.html), there is less street vendor and there should less probability you will duped by them as most of them are licensed by Park Ranger.

The air toward the crater is fresh. But as soon as you arrive at the crater, the strong smell of sulfur will suffocated you. It is advisable to wear mask and drink a lot of plain water to neutralize the effect of sulfur.