Malaysia Trip 2009

Dear friends,


“ Part of the secret of success in life is to eat what you like and let the food fight it out inside."

Malaysia is a country celebrated for its multiculturalism; here people of different race, religion and country live in a peaceful and harmonious atmosphere. The multiculturalism of the country is evident in the food of the country. Food of Malaysia is variegated and eclectic. Eating out in Malaysia therefore can be best described as a gastronomic adventure.

DAY 01 SINGAPORE / MALACCA / SHAH ALAM (LUNCH / DINNER)

0630 hrs Assemble at pick – up point (Organiser’s choice)

0645 hrs Depart Tuas checkpoint for immigration formalities. Your friendly Malaysian tour guide will join you after the custom clearance. Enroute, you will pass through endless rows of oil palms, coffee and cocoa plantations which unfold in rapid succession. Intermittent stops will be made for restroom and light refreshment (at passenger’s own account).

1200 hrs We will visit The Honey Bee Museum.

Proceed for a Nyonya Culinary Demonstration at a local restaurant. The dishes includes : Ayam Pongteh, Sambal Udang & Ikan Chili. A sumptuous peranakan lunch will be served in the restaurant (This meal is pork free)

1400 hrs After lunch, we will visit the Nyonya Baba Heritage Museum :

Located at Jalan Tun Tan Cheng Lock, this heritage was a residence built during the Dutch occupancy and bought by the Peranakans in Melaka. The design of these houses clearly shows the mixture of culture between the East and the West. Built in 1896, the Baba-Nyonya Heritage Museum encompassed the way of life of the Peranakans in Melaka at the end of the 19th century.

1500 hrs Next on the trail will be the Traditional Kasut Manek Demonstration - Kasut manek is part of the Peranakan heritage, making it a craft found only along the Straits of Malacca. It was customary for Nonyas, as the Peranakan women were called, to learn bead work before marriage. The bead work included making the kasut manek or beaded slippers. On her wedding day, a Nonya had to put on display her handiwork such as the kasut manek and a baju kebaya, an elaborately embroidered blouse. Kasut manek used to be worn by Peranakan women only and were especially popular in the 1930s. They were worn on outings and special occasions such as birthdays and weddings when they were more ornate. Certain patterns or colours of kasut manek were worn only for certain occasions such as blue, black or white for mourning. It was a matter of pride for the Nonyas to wear their own handiwork.)


1600 hrs Today’s tour will ends at Jonker 88 Museum Café – First of its kind in the region, served with cultural uniqueness of Melaka folk foods & beverages, popularly known in their inherited home-made recipe , among those are the Menu of Jonker88.com: “Baba Chendol” with 8 ingredients or durian, called “Baba Durian Chendol”, “Baba Ice Kacang”. “Nyonya Asam Laksa”, “Baba Laksa”, “Baba Sea Food Laksa”, “Baba Chicken Laksa”, “Baba Goreng-Goreng” & etc. This is a typical traditional living of Baba-Nyonya. (at own expense)

Bid goodbye to Historical Melaka & depart for Shah Alam.

1830 hrs Arrived at Shah Alam, proceed for dinner in a local restaurant (This meal is pork free)

After dinner check-in hotel for a good night rest.

DAY 02 SHAH ALAM (SUNWAY LAGOON THEME PARK) (BREAKFAST / DINNER)

Breakfast in hotel’s coffee house (HALAL)

0930 hrs Assemble in hotel lobby. Coach depart for Sunway Lagoon Theme Park

Sunway Lagoon is strategically located in the township of Bandar Sunway in Petaling Jaya. Spanning 80 acres, the Lagoon draws fun seekers from all over with its reputation as a fascinating land of fun and excitement.

The day is free at own leisure to explore both the wet & dry parks (admission is included)

Lunch is at own expense

1630 hrs Back to hotel for a short rest.

1830 hrs Proceed for dinner in a local restaurant (This meal is pork free)

After dinner, back to hotel for a good night rest.

DAY 03 SHAH ALAM - SINGAPORE

(BREAKFAST / LUNCH / LIGHT SNACKS / HIGH TEA)

Breakfast in hotel’s coffee house (HALAL)

0900 hrs Check-out hotel and settle all incidental bills. Proceed for makan trail down south

1200 hrs Arrived in Yong Peng , our trail will start with a nice lunch in a local restaurant

(Due to special meal requirement, the Fuzhou lunch will be replaced by a HALAL or pork free meal)

After lunch, we will proceed to a Tapioca Farm to see how these plants are grown.

We will serve light snacks such as steamed tapioca, Mee Siam, Assorted Malay Kueh Kueh etc…

(This meal is HALAL)

Next on the list, we will visit the Mushroom Farm to see & learn how mushrooms are cultivated here.

A High Tea will be served, dishes includes Nasi Lemak, Fried Chicken , Fried Mushrooms etc…

(This meal is HALAL)

1700 hrs After the food marathon, its time to say good bye

Depart for Singapore via North South Highway

1900 hrs time of arrival into Singapore.