Sambutan Hari Kebangsaan Malaysia ke-66 2023 di Stadium Batu Kawan, Pulau Pinang

Tanggal tiga puluh satu, bulan lapan, lima puluh tujuh!

Dari kecil, lagu ni memang kerap dinyanyikan bila menjelang hari kebangsaan Malaysia. Sekarang, anak-anak pun dah hafal dah lagu ni.

31 Ogos 2023 yang lepas, mummy daddy bawa the Bees ke Stadium Batu Kawan untuk menyaksikan acara Perbarisan dan Perarakan

Hari Kebangsaan ke-66 Peringkat Negeri Pulau Pinang. Tahun ni, kali ke tiga kakak abang. Diorang dah tau dah akan ada perbarisan anggota badan beruniform dan perarakan kenderaan dan jentera-jentera, tu yang excited tu.

Jalan-jalan Kota Bharu Kelantan - Hari Ketiga

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Jalan-jalan Kota Bharu Kelantan

Jalan-jalan Kota Bharu Kelantan - Hari Kedua 

Hari ketiga pagi tu alas perut di homestay dulu sebelum memulakan perjalanan. Sebab lepas siap-siap, terus nak check out, singgah mana patut dan terus meneruskan perjalanan pulang ke rumah.

Sejak plan datang Kota Bharu, memang nak sangat makan di Yati Ayam Percik. Teringat-ingat masa makan di sini masa datang tahun 2014 dulu. Tapi masa dulu, datang dinner (kalau tak silap). Tapi sekarang dia tulis tutup pukul 6 petang pula. Sebab hari kedua tak sempat singgah sini, maka masuklah program dalam hari ketiga. Tu yang jadi alas perut breakfast kat homestay siap-siap sebab nak lunch awal di Yati Ayam Percik, sebelum terus gerak balik Pulau Pinang.

Dari parking kereta dah nampak asap berkepul-kepul dari tempat bakar ayam tu. Yummss! Lapar terus perut. Masa ni tak ramai orang lagi kat kedai, mungkin sebab awal lagi. Tempat makan selesa sebab ada ruangan yang ada penghawa dingin.

Jalan-Jalan Kota Bharu, Kelantan - Hari Kedua

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Jalan-jalan Kota Bharu Kelantan

Hari kedua di Kota Bharu dimulakan dengan sesi mencari sarapan pagi. Tak lah mencari sangat sebenarnya, sebab dah ada destinasi yang memang dah aim. Salah satu tempat sarapan pagi yang terkenal di Kota Bharu semestinya Kedai Kopi White House. Masa kami sampai, kedai agak penuh, lama juga kami terpaksa berdiri dan tunggu ada tempat kosong.

Masa nak order makanan pun masalah juga. Masalah sebab tak tahu nak order roti bakar dengan telur separuh masak, atau nak makan nasi dagang, nasi kerabu atau nasi berlauk. Rambang mata! Tapi akhirnya pilih Nasi Dagang dengan lauk ikan. Sedapnya! Lawan dengan kopi panas. Ya Allah... nikmat sungguh!

Jalan-Jalan ke Kota Bharu Kelantan

Salah satu destinasi jalan-jalan yang selalu lalu di fikiran bila niat nak melancong dalam negara mesti termasuk Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Kali terakhir melawat Kota Bharu tahun 2014, masa tu tengah mengandungkan Balqis. Awal tahun ni, keluarga mertua bincang nak pergi jalan-jalan bersama-sama. Jadi, Mummy pun gunakanlah kesempatan yang ada ni dan cadangkan pergi Kota Bharu.

Percutian ke Kota Bharu ni merupakan road trip yang agak singkat, hanya 3 hari 2 malam saja. Tapi, memang seronok! Sebab dah lama juga kami tak berjalan sekeluarga besar. Rasanya kali terakhir masa pergi jalan-jalan ke Genting Highland dan Bukit Tinggi dalam tahun 2015. Ke 2016?

Kami mulakan perjalanan seawal pagi selepas semua sarapan di rumah masing-masing dulu. Kami jumpa di tengah jalan, dalam perjalanan menuju ke Baling. Alhamdulillah cuaca baik pagi tu, jadi perjalanan pun lancar. Anak-anak dah sambung lena balik dalam car seat masing-masing, maka happy lah Mummy nak layan permandangan cantik dengan kabus di sesetengah kawasan tu tanpa gangguan minta itu ini. Hehe.

The tradition continues on new year day - City Walk 1.1.2020

City Walk 2020 are the forth City Walk for mummy and daddy, third for Balqis and second for Bilal. Since we've been joining this for 4 years out of 8 years of City Walk, I can say it looks like it is almost being a tradition for our family. Plus, I kinda like the stamp collection on City Walk passport at check-points thing.

When we joined the City Walk 2014, we got pregnant with Balqis. So we skipped 2015 and 2016. We joined City Walk 2017 and later we found out we were pregnant with Bilal, hence no City Walk 2018 for us. But last year was good, hence we came back again yeay!

Like previous year, we woke up early on New Year morning to join the other Penangites for the City Walk 2020. City Walk is an annual event organized by Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang in conjunction with City Day. What I like about the City Walk is that not like other walk where you just walk for few kilometres to get the medal. One of this walk objective is to let you know more about Penang generally.

Each participants will be given a passport with five Penang attractions, historical places or main roads, and you will get stamped when you reach the check points.

Up and ready to walk!

Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm, Teluk Bahang, Pulau Pinang

This is our second time to Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm and I still get excited with all the free-flying butterflies, insects, reptiles and other animals in the place!

Entopia by Penang Butterfly Farm, which is located at Teluk Bahang, Penang, is one of the largest butterfly garden in Malaysia with over 15,000 free flying butterflies with more than 200 species of plants with waterfalls, ponds, caves and other artistic garden features!

The kids get to explore nature’s largest classroom and discovery hub, where butterflies and insects are free to come out and play.

I Won the China House Penang Doodle of The Week Contest

Few weeks back, the complete in-law family went for a tea time at China House Penang after attended a family member's wedding in Balik Pulau.

China House is one of Penang's famous cafe. It is a traditional compound of 3 heritage buildings linked by an open air courtyard. China House Penang which is located at Beach Street and Victoria Street, Georgetown, Penang, consists of 3 restaurants, 3 shops, 1 bakery, 2 art galleries and live music  every night.

They are famous for their cakes - there are up to 50 cakes a day!

At China House Penang, there is a paper placed on the table and crayons are given for the customers to doodle.

Before our meals arrived, I started doodling on the papers provided with the crayons, drawing Balqis and Bilal. Balqis later asked me to continue drawing Mummy and daddy and ended up drawing the whole family.

Note that I am not a doodle artist nor I am good in drawing. I just happen to like to conteng-conteng (sampai masa sekolah selalukena marah dengan my mom sebab conteng buku sekolah hahaha). And saja suka nak lukis to make the kids happy.

The Kids First Merdeka Celebration - National Day at Dataran Kulim Kedah

We were all excited to go celebrate the National Day at Esplanade (Padang Kota), Penang on the Saturday, 31st August 2019 morning, as per stated in the government website and few other website.

But once we arrived there, we saw the road was way too clear and quite for a long weekend holiday in Penang, let alone to have a Merdeka celebration. Then we remembered that daddy said the notis penutupan jalan is for Butterworth. So we checked on Facebook and other social media updates - yes - the celebration was done in Butterworth, not Esplanade. 😭

I was so frustrated for the fact I stayed up to sew their t-shirts to go for the national day marching and celebration. So we ended up go to have our breakfast (again) at Roti Canai Jalan Argyll and brought the kids to the playground instead.

Experience Balik Pulau by Cycling, Balik Pulau Festival 2019

It's just last two weeks that we went to the Audi Dream Farm in Balik Pulau, and we were there again last weekend to join Let's Rock Balik Pulau programme, in conjunction with Balik Pulau Festival 2019.

There were two activities offered through the Let's Rock Balik Pulau programme - cycling at Balik Pulau or mangrove boating and hiking. The event is organized by Tourism Malaysia together with Matahari Cycle Tours and Travel.

The inaugural Balik Pulau Festival 2019 was held for three days from 19 to 21 July 2019, offering various programs including running events, cycling, traditional orchestral performances, services from government agencies, games, food and handicraft.

Ruang kerja menarik di The Venture co-working space, Tanjung Tokong, Penang

Bekerja dengan permandangan laut yang saujana mata memandang? Mesti lah nak, kan! The Venture co-working space yang terletak di Tanjung Point merupakan ruang bekerja yang pertama dengan pemandangan laut di Tanjung Tokong, Pulau Pinang.

The Venture menawarkan pelbagai pakej menarik untuk memenuhi keperluan anda, termasuk 'digital nomads' pada harga RM 20 sehari dan pas pelajar pada hanya RM15 sehari, dengan akses internet berkelajuan tinggi, kopi, teh & snek dan utiliti percuma.

Perkhidmatan lain menawarkan alamat perniagaan, pengendalian mel, pencetakan dan pengimbasan. The Venture juga menyediakan ruang untuk mesyuarat dan ruang acara.

Taiwan Expo 2019 bakal berlangsung di SPICE Arena, Pulau Pinang

Taiwan Expo 2019 akan berlangsung pada 5 dan 6 Julai di Setia SPICE Convention Centre, Pulau Pinang dari 10am ke 6pm. Kemasukan adalah percuma. Pameran ini mempunyai 6 kategori utama yang disesuaikan untuk pelan pembangunan Pulau Pinang dan mengukuhkan hubungan di antara Malaysia dan Taiwan, termasuk Bandar Pintar & Industri 4.0, Teknologi Hijau, Perubatan, Produk Halal, Gaya Hidup dan Pelancongan. 

Taiwan Expo 2019 akan disertai lebih daripada 100 pengilang di 110 gerai pameran. Selaras dengan usaha kerajaan Malaysia untuk menggalakkan perkembangan bandar pintar, Taiwan Smart City Pavilion akan menampilkan pelbagai solusi lengkap integrasi peralatan dan perisian; Excellent Taiwan’s Export Processing Zones akan membawa teknologi air terkini untuk rumah dan industri, termasuk pengisi automatik, mesin pengedap, panduan gergaji rantai dan lain-lain pengeluar peralatan tulen (OEM) untuk industri makanan.

Penang International Food Festival (PIFF) 2019 is here!

The Penang International Food Festival (PIFF) is back again this year!

The PIFF is an annual event festival held in Penang to promote the state as the food paradise of Asia. PIFF is designed with food lover in mind. Their hard work and efforts is to bring the world-class food festivals through major vents, mini festivals, food trains, competitions, dining experience and sharing sessions.

The events will take place at unique locations such as local market, narrow back lanes, aboard the Penang famous ferry, an old bus depot and other distinctive venues. They promise a journey to discover the sizzling unique sights, tastes, sounds and aroma Penang has to offer.

Penang International Food Festival 2019 (PIFF 2019) will be held from 13 Apri 2019 to 28 April 2019.

City Walk 2019 In conjunction with City Day

We woke up early on New Year morning to join the other Penangites for the City Walk 2019. City Walk is an annual event organized by Majlis Bandaraya Pulau Pinang in conjunction with City Day. This City Walk is me and husband's third time (after 2014 and 2017), Balqis' second time and of course the first one for Bilal.

What I like about the City Walk is that not like other walk where you just walk for few kilometres to get the medal. One of this walk objective is to let you know more about Penang generally.

Each participants will be given a passport with five Penang attractions or historical places, and you will get a sticker (previous ones were stamped) when you reach the places.

Learn & Fun Trip to Pusat Sains & Kreativiti Terengganu

From my recent post on our Jalan-Jalan Terengganu trip, many had asked me about the Pusat Sains dan Kreativiti Terengganu. It seems that many have never heard of the place, just like me if we were not going to Kuala Terengganu hehe.

Pusat Sains & Kreativiti Terengganu (PSKT) or Terengganu Science & Creativiti Centre is located at Kampung Laut, Chendering, Kuala Terengganu, which is about 15 to 20 minutes drive from Kuala Terengganu city centre. I'm not sure if there are any public transportation to go there as we went there by car.

Visit to Pusat Sains Negara, Bukit Kiara, Kuala Lumpur

Last Sunday, we went to Pusat Sains Negara or the National Science Centre, which is located at Bukit Kiara. The entrance fee for the centre is quite affordable, i.e RM 6 for adults, RM 3 for children (7 - 12 years old and senior citizen) and free for kids below 6 years old.

Going into the indoor galleries, you'll first walk under the Freshwater Fish Aquarium. The aquarium is the main entrance to the indoor galleries.

Taman Tamadun Islam, Kuala Terengganu Terengganu

Masa hari kedua kami jalan-jalan di Terengganu, kami dapat melawat ke Taman Tamdun Islam yang terletak di Pulau Wan Man. Taman Tamadun Islam yang terletak di atas sebuah pulau ni, terdiri dari beberapa bahagian utama, dan yang tarikan yang paling utama dan terkenal adalah Taman Monumen. Taman Tamadun Islam ni terletak lebih kurang 15 ke 20 minit perjalanan dengan kereta dari pusat bandar Kuala Terengganu.

Masa sampai sana, kami beli tiket untuk pakej River Cruise dan Taman Monumen. Oleh sebab river cruise ada jadual, so kami pergi naik river cruise dulu melayari Sungai Terengganu dulu baru masuk ke Taman Monumen. Mummy memang dah lama sangat teringin nak pergi Taman Monumen Taman Tamadun Islam ni sejak dibuka tapi tak berkesempatan nak jejak ke Kuala Terengganu. So, Mummy memang agak excited.

Jalan-jalan Terengganu Part 3

So, hari terakhir dalam program Jalan-Jalan Terengganu empat beranak diteruskan di hari terakhir. Sekejap sangat rasa berjalan memandangkan hari 2 cuma dapat melawat 2 tempat je. Sobsss.

Seperti semalamnya, hari ketiga juga dimulakan dengan sarapan di hotel saja. Sarapan di hotel Primula Beach Resort boleh tahan sedap dengan variasi nya. Yang paling tip top - of cos Nasi Dagang. Sebab memang puas hati dengan Nasi Dagang nya, tak terasa nak cari di luar sana. Nasib baik second day still ada menu yang sama. Selain tu, ada toast, salad bar, mee goreng, nasi lemak, cereals, omelette panas-panas (mine is cheese omelette of cos!), bubur dan macam-macam lagi.

Sebahagian dari sarapan Mummy yang sedap enak dan tak sabar Mummy nak makan yumm yumm!

Tapi...

Jalan-jalan Terengganu Part 2

Pagi hari kedua tu, bangun awal dgn hajat nak tengok sunrise kononnya. Tapi sebab anak-anak tidur, maka terfikir lah Mummy, macam mana nak pegi tengok sunrise nya. Kesian tengok budak-budak ni tidur tak sampai hati nak bangunkan. So, batalkan je la niat di hati tu.

So anyway, lepas breakfast kami keluar menuju ke Taman Tamadun Islam yang terletak di Pulau Wan Man. Sampai sana nak beli tiket, baru decide nak ambil pakej River Cruise dan Taman Tamadun Islam. Agak rugi masa kat situ sebab tunggu next trip untuk River Cruise dekat setengah jam juga.

Jalan Jalan Langkawi Part III

( Prev Post Jalan-jalan Langkawi Part I and Part II)

We had a quite early flight back to Penang on the third day. Flight was at noon hence there wasn't much time to go for more jalan-jalan.

Early morning after breakfast we went out to Kuah town for last minute shopping. Then we headed to the must-take-photo place in Langkawi - the Dataran Lang (The Eagle Square).

Jalan Jalan Langkawi Part II

(Prev post - Jalan-jalan Langkawi Part I)

We woke up early on the second day as we knew we'd take time to get Balqis ready and to prepare for her thing milk food. We tried our best to give her home-prepared food for as long as we could. Hence we brought frozen food from home and thank to the invention of ice pack, the food stayed frozen until we reached Langkawi.

We got out of the hotel for breakfast at the nearby food stall. It was drizzling so we decided to go for indoor places/activity first and went straight to the Underwater World, Langkawi. This was my third, (or fourth time?) time going to the Underwater World but somehow it still amazes me. I wish I could be a mermaid and live underwater. Or at least I know how to dive. But trust me I don't even know how to swim! -___-"

Babywearing dad is seexxyyy :p