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PLANE IN THE CITY

It is indeed true that people go to restaurants not just for the food but also for the ambience. A wonderful atmosphere and tasty food are a lethal combination for people who are out to have an immersive dining experience. However, restaurants with wonderful ambience are a dime a dozen in Kuala Lumpur, the capital city of Malaysia. So, why don’t we go out hunting for a unique dining experience instead, you know the kind that will take us a bit out of our comfort zone?

Actually, I have found at least one in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It calls itself “Plane in the City,” where patrons of the restaurant get to enjoy a unique 90-minute experience dining in a grounded Boeing 737 aircraft.

I believe this is a wonderful concept of a restaurant for those who’s afraid of flying but really want the feel of being in an aircraft. And of course you’ll get more than you bargained for because not only do you get to have a fine meal in an actual plane while being serenaded by the latest hit music, but you also get to walk on the wings of the aircraft, take a selfie while sticking your head out of the Pilot’s cockpit and pose confidently and beautifully at the plane’s turbine.

The Plane in the City is also the perfect venue to propose to your wife-to-be. With this real-life flight simulation, you don’t have to deal with cramped aisles, unpredictable turbulence or crying babies. To make it more interesting, you can propose on the wing of the airplane, and that experience my friend, will be unforgettable.

Located in the heart of the city at Jalan Bukit Bintang, one cannot miss the aircraft while driving past, as it stands out against the city’s many skyscrapers.

Here’s what you can expect once you’ve done your bookings with Plane in the City:

  1. There is a welcome lounge where guests will ‘check-in’ for their flight.
  2. Guests will be given a tour around the plane and this is when you can take pictures/selfies.
  3. A fun-filled safety announcement with a twist will be given by their stewardess.
  4. A three-course menu prepared by Le Meridien, a well-known five-star hotel, will be served on the plane.
  5. Guests will be ushered back into the lounge and they may collect their photographs.

Guests can book from a choice of three tiered packages according to your budget. Below are the packages offered by Plane in the City:

Economy Class RM189 per pax

  • Entrance to SKYLAND lounge
  • A window seat for one person on the PITC flight
  • Exclusive 3-course dinner menu prepared by 5-star hotel, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
  • Free flow of drinking water during meal
  • Visit to the aircraft’s cockpit
  • Aircraft’s Wing Walk experience

Business Class RM379 per pax

  • Entrance to SKYLAND lounge
  • A window seat for one person on the PITC flight
  • BUSINESS CLASS upgraded 4-course dinner menu prepared by 5-star hotel, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
  • Free flow of drinking water during meal
  • Visit to the aircraft’s cockpit
  • Aircraft’s Wing Walk experience
  • 2 complimentary glasses of cocktails/mocktails upon arrival in lounge
  • 4 pieces of Boston lobster in each mini buns with lemony dressing upon arrival in lounge
  • Priority Boarding

First Class RM939 per pax

  • Entrance to SKYLAND lounge
  • A window seat for one person on the PITC flight
  • FIRST CLASS exclusive upgraded 4-course dinner menu prepared by 5-star hotel, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur
  • Free flow of drinking water during meal
  • Visit to the aircraft’s cockpit
  • Aircraft’s Wing Walk experience
  • Free flow Cocktails/Mocktails upon arrival in lounge
  • 4 pieces of Boston lobster each in mini buns with lemony dressing upon arrival in lounge
  • 4 pieces of Harenka caviar each, sour cream lemon upon arrival in lounge
  • Priority Boarding (First to Board)
  • 1 Night stay in Deluxe room inclusive of Breakfast for 2 pax at 5-star hotel, Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur worth RM1,170

Seating only 20 people per session to maintain exclusivity, food aboard the aircraft is served in 3 or 4 courses (depending on package chosen) by Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur, a well-known five-star hotel, appointed based on their exciting menu and great-tasting cuisine. The duration of each dinner session is one and a half hours.

As for the operating schedule, from Tuesday to Thursday, the Plane in the City flies twice a day at 6.00 pm and 8.00 pm, thrice a day on Friday at 6.00 pm, 8.00 pm and 10.00 pm, and also thrice a day during the weekends at 5.00 pm, 7.00 pm and 9.00 pm.

Fun fact: The light fittings around the aircraft are actual runway lights that are used globally in airports around the world.

For further inquiries, please visit www.planeinthecity.com.

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Deluxe Harbour View Room in Traders Hotel Puteri Harbour, Johor

Traders Hotel, Puteri Harbour, Johor provided Malaysian’s stylish guestrooms and suites range from 33 to 96 square metres in size, and each is outfitted with a spacious bathroom, 40-inch TV, IDD dual direct line with voice mail, motorised day and night curtains, iron and ironing board, in-room safe deposit, a mini-bar, hairdryer, and coffee and tea making facilities, among other practical features. There are also two rooms with special features designed for persons with disabilities.

There are total of 283 rooms in Traders Hotel Puteri Harbour, Johor. 129 of Deluxe rooms, 90 of Deluxe harbour view rooms, 14 of Premier rooms, 18 of Traders Club rooms, 23 of Traders Club harbour view rooms, 8 of Executives suites and 1 of Specialty suite.

We were having a 2 days 1 night city escape and enjoyed the comfortable Deluxe harbour view room. Let me show you in the photos below…

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The view through the window was marvelous! Harbour view…

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The room equipped with an extra sofa bed, and that was my comfort bed, let my wife and daughter enjoyed the King size bed…
There was a study table at the corner and provided with complete necessity like international power socket, wired network UTP port and even HDMI + audio jack to the TV.

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There are total of 9 power sockets in the room, and it was really convenience for me and my family to charge our gadget during the night. No need to fight for it anymore! Haha! This was my first came across the hotel room provided so many power sockets at every corner in the room.

The bathroom is spacious and the tempered glass showering area is wide enough for a big size person.

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A pampering stay on the Traders Club floor ensures the needs of savvy travellers are cared for the provides use of a *private lounge with breakfast, refreshments and evening cocktails; personalised check-in and check-out; meeting area and club concierge. Guests will also appreciate the complimentary suit pressing and shoe shine service, daily newspaper and fresh fruits. Shangri-La’s Golden Circle members can enjoy special privileges and earn reward points while staying at the hotel.

Even the rooms in the hotel are fully covered with the good coverage WiFi signal, the network port still provided for those old model of notebook which is without the WiFi card built-in.

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The rooms rate is not fixed for every booking, you can login to their website (URL below) and do your reservation early to get a better rate.

We enjoyed the comfort stayed in the room and being greeted by every
staffs who passed by with a lovely smile.
We were really satisfied and my daughter
said, she want to re-visit the hotel again! 🙂

Related post :-
*  The Traders Hotel at Puteri Harbour Nusajaya, Johor.

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Deluxe Harbour View Room in Traders Hotel Puteru Harbour, Johor

Traders Hotel, Puteri Harbour, Johor provided Malaysian’s stylish guestrooms and suites range from 33 to 96 square metres in size, and each is outfitted with a spacious bathroom, 40-inch TV, IDD dual direct line with voice mail, motorised day and night curtains, iron and ironing board, in-room safe deposit, a mini-bar, hairdryer, and coffee and tea making facilities, among other practical features. There are also two rooms with special features designed for persons with disabilities.

There are total of 283 rooms in Traders Hotel Puteri Harbour, Johor. 129 of Deluxe rooms, 90 of Deluxe harbour view rooms, 14 of Premier rooms, 18 of Traders Club rooms, 23 of Traders Club harbour view rooms, 8 of Executives suites and 1 of Specialty suite.

We were having a 2 days 1 night city escape and enjoyed the comfortable Deluxe harbour view room. Let me show you in the photos below…

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The view through the window was marvelous! Harbour view…

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The room equipped with an extra sofa bed, and that was my comfort bed, let my wife and daughter enjoyed the King size bed…
There was a study table at the corner and provided with complete necessity like international power socket, wired network UTP port and even HDMI + audio jack to the TV.

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There are total of 9 power sockets in the room, and it was really convenience for me and my family to charge our gadget during the night. No need to fight for it anymore! Haha! This was my first came across the hotel room provided so many power sockets at every corner in the room.

The bathroom is spacious and the tempered glass showering area is wide enough for a big size person.

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A pampering stay on the Traders Club floor ensures the needs of savvy travellers are cared for the provides use of a *private lounge with breakfast, refreshments and evening cocktails; personalised check-in and check-out; meeting area and club concierge. Guests will also appreciate the complimentary suit pressing and shoe shine service, daily newspaper and fresh fruits. Shangri-La’s Golden Circle members can enjoy special privileges and earn reward points while staying at the hotel.

Even the rooms in the hotel are fully covered with the good coverage WiFi signal, the network port still provided for those old model of notebook which is without the WiFi card built-in.

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The rooms rate is not fixed for every booking, you can login to their website (URL below) and do your reservation early to get a better rate.

We enjoyed the comfort stayed in the room and being greeted by every
staffs who passed by with a lovely smile.
We were really satisfied and my daughter
said, she want to re-visit the hotel again! 🙂

Related post :-
*  The Traders Hotel at Puteri Harbour Nusajaya, Johor.

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Eastin Hotel at Waterfront of Queensbay, Penang Island

Eastin Hotel Penang (N5.33657 E100.30635) is located along the Tun Dr Lim Chong Eu Highway in  Sungai Nibong, Penang Island. The area is really convenience because the huge Queensbay Shopping Mall is just sitting next to it, and I also noticed there’s a 24 hours convenience shop behind the hotel.

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Eastin Hotel Penang in Penang, Malaysia proves that not all accommodations are created equal. While other business hotels give you just the usual offerings, we make sure we bring our service a notch higher. That’s why at our hotel, located along the waterfront of Queensbay, you get to indulge in top-caliber enjoyments, whether you’re holding corporate affairs or celebrating personal milestones. Indeed, we are the perfect example of what a business hotel should be: a place that addresses every aspect of your comfort and convenience. This is what sets us above the rest.from Eastin Hotel, Penang.

We (me and Robin) were in Penang for 2 days 1 night foods hunting trip. Once we stepped into the lobby, we were greeted by their friendly smiles from the door till the front counter. The reception area is spacious and be able to cater more peoples during the peak hour.
Our checking process was fast and simple…

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Thanks to the warm hospitality from Ms Selene Yeap – Assistant Marketing Communications Manager and her colleague. She introduced us the area surround with her professionalism and her ‘trademark smile’.

The Lounge is at the left side of the reception counter…

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They have a live band performance during the evening session…if you are visit on the Ladies night every Wednesday, the lady will get a free Margarita or Daiquiri who accompanied by a guy, beside this…the Buy 3 Free 1 House Wine is available daily from 6pm – 11pm.

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And on the right side is the restaurant – Swez Brasserie where the hotel guests having their breakfast, lunch and dinner.

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Take part in their culinary adventure into a world of diverse dining with an assortment of distinctive German, Japanese, Mexican, Thai and many other exotic cuisines from around the globe.

Lunch with Vegetarian Corner (Mon- Fri), Hi-Tea with Kids Corner (Sat, Sun and Public Holiday) and Semi Buffet Dinner (Sun – Thu).

The Swez Brasserie are having a Mid-Autumn Mooncake Festival from 12th Aug – 9th Sep 2013. You can buy the delightful mooncakes in their custom designed gift box with your favorite flavors from pure lotus with double yolk to precious black.

If you are looking for place to celebrate your children birthday party,
they have a Birthday Bash Package where you can enjoy the delectable
selection of scrumptious food while having a delightful time with their
tailor-made, fun filled games.

There’s a GYM SPA beside the swimming pool for guest to relaxing themselves.

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On the level 2 3, there are total of 6 function rooms and 3 boardrooms.
As for meeting and seminars, they provided 2 packages (or more) to their clients, and the facilities are :-
*  2 multi-purpose function rooms and 3 boardrooms
*  Innovative cuisine and flexible menus for coffee breaks
*  Wi-Fi Internet Access
*  Audio-visual conferencing services available
*  Writing materials, flipchart and whiteboard
*  Flexible and mobile platform
*  LCD projector with screen
*  Customized signage
*  Pre-event publicity via Eastin websites, banners and digital signage

As for the weddings, banquets celebrations, the function room can accommodate up to 650 banquets. And they provided all the necessary included the complimentary stay and others.
For booking and enquiries, please contact their Sales and Marketing Team at +604-6121111 or email info.pg@eastin.com

We stayed in the Eastin Deluxe room – 56-square meter (total of 33 rooms), which is a suite room. Let me show you the photos below…

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The bathroom has a glass where you can see each other from the bedroom, well…there’s a curtain in between…

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The room has a magnificent view from the windows, the Pulau Jerejak is clearly appeared. The Queensbay Mall is situated at the right side from the room’s window…

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The room was spacious and it has another small bathroom beside the living hall area. We were satisfied with the room included the amenities services.

Let me show other types of rooms in Eastin Hotel Penang…

Deluxe room (Hillview Seaview with total of 234 rooms)

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Both type of the rooms above having same configuration of the bathroom.

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SOHO Duplex room (total of 12 rooms) – it has a mezzanine floor where the bedroom located.

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The Friendly Suite room (only 1 room available) also has the same configuration except one extra bed at the living area and more hand support in the bathroom, let me show you the bathroom…

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The bathroom of the Friendly Suite room…
I’m impressed where the hotel provide this room for the less effort peoples, the called OKU (Orang Kurang Upaya) in local.

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Beside the photos above, The Eastin Hotel Penang also has Club Deluxe room (hillview seaview with total of 47 rooms) and the Family Duplex Suite (only 1 room).

The Guest Room Amenities Services
*  Complimentary Wi-Fi internet access
*  LCD TV including CNN channel
*  In-room safe
*  Mini-bar
*  Coffee/tea making facilities with kettle
*  Private bathroom with shower area
*  Hair dryer and shaving mirror
*  Writing desk with speaker telephone
*  Complimentary daily local newspaper
*  Individual-controlled air-conditioning
*  IDD telephone with voicemail
*  Iron and ironing board
*  Adjustable reading lights
*  Complimentary bottled water

Executive Floor Benefits
*  Choice of either :
     –  International breakfast at the Executive Lounge (level 14th) from 7am – 10.30am
     –  Buffet breakfast at Swez Brasserie from 6am – 10.30am
*  Pre-dinner cocktails at the Executive Lounge from 5pm – 7pm.
*  Promotions on the hotel facilities :
     –  10% off at all food and beverage outlets on food and non-alcoholics drinks
     –  10% off laundry services
     –  15% off business centre facilities
     –  15% off IDD and mobile number calls
*  Complimentary beverages – fruit juice, soft drinks, coffee and tea served thoughout the day at the Executive Lounge from 10.30am – 10pm.
*  Complimentary pressing of 1 suit per stay
*  Complementary daily local newspaper
*  Complimentary incoming and outgoing faxes
*  Complimentary local calls (area code : 04, except mobile phone numbers)
*  Complimentary Wi-Fi Internet access
*  Complimentary mini-bar

After a short while rest in the afternoon, we join their Ramadan buffet dinner in the evening at Swez Brasserie.

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The buffet dinner was Full of varieties! The Chef introduced us their Nice beef bones – Gear Box.

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After looking at so many foods around, I chose mine…

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The buffet dinner was nice and satisfied. We were overloaded again! 🙂

The staffs here were really friendly and we felt comfort with their smile, it was a Nice stayed with the Eastin Hotel Penang, I will dropby again if I’m happen to be around at that area.

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Climb of Hope

February 25, 2012 at 6:58 am

We at Malaysia.com would like to help publicise a worthwhile cause brought to us by Gary Heng of the NGO called Shelter Home for Children.

They provide shelter, education, clothing and love to neglected, abandoned and abused children and are in their 31st year of operations.

Their “Climb of Hope” campaign aims to get 30 climbers to help raise RM 2,000 each to help fund the operations of their shelter home.

For more information, please check out http://www.shelterhome.org/ and more details are provided below:

A very good day to you from all of us at Shelter Home for Children. We are
please to know that you have a keen passion and determination to conquer
Mount Kinabalu (Malaysia) and at the same time raise RM2,000 in the
process. We rest assure you that it will be a most memorable highlights of
your life after making this climb.

Our target is to raise RM 100,000 which will be used to improve the
standard of education of the abused children in Shelter.


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We are pleased to propose the below:-

4 Days 3 Nights Mount Kinabalu Climbing and Kundasang

Group Name : Shelter Climb For Charity 2012

Date : 25 till 28 April 2012

Number of Passengers : 28 Paxs + 2 Tour Leaders

Flight Details : To Be Advised

*Day 1 : AIRPORT/PROMENADE HOTEL/LUNCH/PROMENADE HOTEL*

/DINNER/PROMENADE HOTEL

Arrive at Kota Kinabalu Airport and transfer to Promenade Hotel.

1300hrs, proceed for Lunch at local restaurant.

After Lunch, return to hotel.

1800hrs, proceed for Dinner at local restaurant.

After dinner, return to hotel.

Meals : Lunch / Dinner

*Day 2 : PROMENADE HOTEL/KINABALU PARK*

Early Morning, transfer to Kinabalu Park for climb.

Upon arrival to park, meet your guide at Park HQ after your breakfast.
Thereafter you will be

transferred to Timpohon Gate (1,829m) where you will begin your climbing.
Packed Lunch

provided. Dinner at Laban Rata Restaurant. Overnight at the Laban Rata
Resthouse

(dormitory).

Meals Included: Breakfast / Packed Lunch / Dinner

*Day 3: KINABALU PARK/KINABALU PINE RESORT*

0230 Hrs Continue you conquest to the summit of Mt Kinabalu (4,095.2m).
Low’s Peak

(4095.2m) is your summit destination for a spectacular view of the distant
horizon and as far

as eye can see (weather permitted). Breakfast at Laban Rata Resthouse and
descend to

Timpohon Gate.

1300 Hrs Pick-up from Timpohon Gate and transfer to Park Registration
Office, where you can

get a certificate for RM10 each if you have successfully conquered Mt
Kinabalu. Lunch at Park

Restaurant. (1300hrs – 1600hrs shuttle van *every 30 minutes* to Kinabalu
Pine Resort for

check-in) Overnight at Kinabalu Pine Resort in Kundasang.

Meals Included: Breakfast / Lunch / Barbeque Dinner

*Day 4 : KINABALU PINE RESORT/DESA FARM/NABALU MARKET/AIRPORT*

After breafkast, depart for Desa Farm.

1300hrs , proceed to town for own lunch and en route stop to visit the
Nabalu Native Market,

shop before drop-off.

at airport for flight back to KL.

Meal Included: Breakfast

**End of Itinerary**

Rates

*MALAYSIAN CLIMBERS*

No of Pax Package Price Based on Per

Person Basis

Tour Leader

*30 Paying* *Adult RM 2010.00 * Per Person 2 x Tour Leaders

*INTERNATIONAL CLIMBERS*

No of Pax Package Price Based on Per

Person Basis

Tour Leader

*30 Paying Adult RM 2,300.00* Per Person N/A

.

*TOUR FARE INCLUDES*:

* Air and land transport from Shelter One and back inclusive of airport tax.

* 1 night stay at Promenade Hotel Kota Kinabalu based on Deluxe Room (Twin
Sharing)

* 1 night stay at Laban Rata Resthouse based on Dormitory Style

* 1 night stay at Kinabalu Pine Resort based on Standard Room (Twin Sharing)

* Return Airport Transfer / Land Transfer

* English Speaking Guide

* Meals as stated above

* Entrance Fee at Kinabalu Park, Climbing Insurance Climb Permit.

* *Total of 8 Mountain Guides for 30 Climbers. (4 persons per Guide)*

*TOUR FARE EXCLUDE:*

* Alcoholic/ Carbonated Drinks / Juices

* Climbing Certificate at RM10.00 upon completion only

* Video/ Camera Entrance Fee

* Item Not Mention above

* Porters to be arranged and paid directly.

Note:

Sabah Park requires a photocopy of your passport / identity card for
registration

Please be on time. Otherwise you will need to make your own alternative
transportation back

to Kota Kinabalu.

*Recommended items to bring:*

Rain gear, Wind breakers, Warm Clothing, Hat, Gloves, Extra thick socks,
Torchlight, Whistle

and Drinking Water.

PLEASE READ THOROUGHLY

Do not Climb if you have history of Suffering from the following ailments:-

Heart disease,Hypertension. Chronis Asthma, Peptic Ulcer, Severe Anaemia,
Diabetes,

Epileptic Fits, Athritis. Palpitation, Hepatitis (Jaundice), Muscular
Cramps, Obesity (Over

Weight) or ANY other sickness that may be triggered by severe cold,
exertion and high
altitude.

If you have anymore questions regarding this campaign, please call :

Edwin Jalleh : +60 0122574305
Brian Cheong : +60 0123510575