Taman Pertanian Sabah (Sabah Agriculture Park) @ Tenom

Looking for something to do and close to nature at weekends? Let's visit this 500 acres land of agriculture park. That is really huge! This park is actually part of 1,500 acres of Agriculture Research Station, Lagud Sebrang Tenom which also houses Agriculture Research Station, Seed Production Centre for Cash Crop and Farmers Training Station.   

The entrance fess are:
Adult : RM 10
Secondary school/ Undergraduates of higher learning : RM 7
Children below 13 years old : RM 5
Children under 6 years old : FREE
Government pensioner/ Senior citizens : RM 7

Tenom Coffee @ Fatt Choi Coffee Corner

If Kundasang is associated with the cattle dairy farm, then Tenom is well known for its coffee production. Tenom is a small town located in the Interior Divsion of Sabah. Murut ethnic group accounted for about 60% population whereas Chinese at about 20%. Hence, we always like to say to our female friends that you will be able to find your Mr. Coffee instead of Mr. Right here. 

Standing at the front entrance. The residential bungalow turn shop is quite unique as it is situated a private land with many parkings with two colour variation painting; upper part light blue and lower part orange alike.

Breakfast @ Pasar Tenom

It's somehow not easy to find a Chinese restaurant in Tenom. It was noted that the Chinese locals here prefer to eat at the wet market as the foods were good. So, let me bring you to the famous stall.

Kampung Sumangkap Gong Factory @ Kudat

Kampung Sumangkap Gong Factory is one of the tourist attractions in Kudat where you will get to see the gong production process. Gong is the main musical instrument by Rungus, ethnic group of Borneo namely residing in the Northern of Sabah.

Four Face Budddha @ Erawan Shrine, Bangkok

The four face Brahma (Phra Phrom) statue located at Erawan Shrine was built back in 1956. It was built after series of bad mishap occurred during the construction of Erawan Hotel owned by the government. 

You can buy offerings, joss stick and other praying items at numerous stalls located along the Ratchadamri Road.

Since after it was built, the construction of the Erawan Hotel went well. In 1987, the hotel was demolished and replaced with Grand Hyatt Erawan Hotel. 

Fireworks during Grand Opening of Tiki Lounge @ Sandakan

Alright, this was backdated post of which I only remembered I missed out this post when I check out my uploaded YouTube videos. Well, I guess that day, 13th January 2012 was the grand opening of Tiki Lounge @ Prima Square, Sandakan. Actually, there were 3 bistro/pub/karaoke lounge opened in Prima Square at about the same time, not sure whether they were linked or not. 

2-night cafe

Pig solving mathematics & PIGS RACE

Pig or bovine is considered as the stupidest and the laziest animal. I guess you will change your mind after reading this.

In the above video, the pig was asked to solve a mathematic question. 6 divided by 2 = ? And the pig gave the right answer.. well done.

Ramada D'MA Hotel Bangkok

From the Suvarnabhumi International Airport, it took about an hour plus to reach the more populated and dense area of Bangkok. Ramada D'MA Bangkok Pratunam Hotel is a 4-star international chain hotel.

 

This was something special about the lift. You need to insert your room card in the lift in order for the lift to move up.

Berjaya Times Square Parking Rate

Above is the latest parking rate for Berjaya Times Square as on January 2012. The maximum rate per day for weekdays is now RM 8 whereas RM 11 during weekends & public holidays.

The Bee @ Jaya One

Introducing The Bee @ Jaya One, my first time experience to dine in here.

Cranberry Juice @ RM 6.50. Sour but have some sweet taste.

The Bee's freshly made house lemonade @ RM 6.50. Extremely sour!!!

HDOK Walkathon 2011

The staff from Pharmacy Department whom participated in HDOK Walkathon 2011 

It's been a year since I first came to Sandakan and worked here in Hospital Duchess of Kent (HDOK). I was glad to be able to participate in this event which was conducted on 17 December 2011. It brought me with the memory during secondary school where we used to participate in Merentas Desa or Larian Amal events. 

4 good buddies (Me, Daniel Ung, James Voo & Hoo Gee Pang)

WORLD AIDS DAY Charity Dinner 2011, Sandakan

The WORLD AIDS DAY Charity Dinner was held at Sabah Hotel on the eve of official launching of World AIDS Day 2011 at Yu Yuan Secondary School. Sandakan is proud to be the host state for this year national level celebration organised by Ministry of Health.

Event started by the welcoming speech by the President of Sandakan AIDS Support Group Association (SAGA), Dr. Zaitun Yahya which also the Director of Klinik Kesihatan Sandakan or commonly known as Jabatan Pesakit Luar (JPL) Sandakan.  

McDonald's Sandakan finally opened!

McDonald's Sandakan finally opened its door bringing the only second town in Sabah other than Kota Kinabalu to have an outlet. For many especially the locals, it have been a long wait. As for me, I been monitoring the progress of the McDonald's construction every single day when I passed by the site. It's good to see how an empty land had turned to a brand new favourite fast food restaurant. 

I have been always a fans of the McDonalds's Breakfast and McDonald's lunch. The food here in Sabah is not cheap and above the normal price. Hence, the menu here is comparable of those other local foods thus bringing a new choice for the consumers. 

Poring Hot Springs

Poring is a small town 19km east of Ranau and 39km east of Mount Kinabalu in Sabah. As the title above, it is famous for its natural hot springs. The entrance fee or more likely the conservative fee is RM 3 for MyKad holders. 

A great place to unlocked yourself..

Pasar Ramadhan @ Taman Fajar, Sandakan

Happy fasting month to all our dear Muslim friends! Hari Raya will be coming towards the end of the month while we will be spoil for choices of food during the one month long Pasar Ramadhan. 

This Pasar Ramadhan is located at the Bulatan Taman Fajar. It is not a big scale one and touring around for 15 minutes can walk past all the stalls here. Well, couldn't expect much as their usual night market located at Kim Fung is also a short and small scale.

Birthday celebration @ Citiclub Sandakan

Time flied and here came another birthday celebration. It also signified almost 1 year my presence in the land of Sandakan. I'm not sure where will be my next destiny, hoping everything will be taken good care by the mighty God.  

It's always good to hang out with group of friends and I'm glad I get to know a lot of buddies here. They make my life happier, happening and complete. Thanks all. 

Taman Buaya @ Sandakan (Sandakan Crocodile Farm)

Yo, folks! I'm back with a post on my recent visit to Taman Buaya Sandakan aka Sandakan Crocodile Farm. Been in Sandakan for almost a year, but I'm yet to visit this place which is among place of interests in Sandakan.

Well, the main thing here is the Crocodile Show which is performed twice daily, one at 12 pm and another one if not mistaken at 3-4 pm. Sorry for my bad memory. So, do come at correct time otherwise you wouldn't want to waste your money. The first step before the show started was to moist the surface of the floor with water.

Traffic blackout @ Batu 4, Sandakan

Oops, long time didn't update my blog. Well, there are many stories, foods, places of interest that I wanted to share. However, time is really a limiting factor. I wish I could have more time but in reality, I should focus more on my working commitment.

In this post, I would like to share on blackouts that happen so frequent that it has become a norm to the Sandakan people. I not sure about the whole Sabah, but definitely, in Sandakan, probability of blackout is proproniate to the extend of the downpour. When this happens, there is no traffic police to control the traffic as in  like KL but the motorists just simply cut in and there. That's normal I supposed but in long run, it wouldn't be good as this may bring untoward incidents.

I understand that the electricity supply may not be as functional as in the West but at least there should be a traffic police stationed at busy road should such event occurs. Just my few cents~

Kedai Kopi Thiam & Minuman @ Mile 9 Sandakan

Located at Mile 9, another spot for dining with the special UFO and beef noodles. 

Beef noodles @ RM 5.50. Though it's claimed among the best, I still think it vary very much compared to KL. Eg. taste, the organ parts and the a bit dilute soup. 

HDOK Surgical Night 2010 @ Sabah Hotel

Attended the very first Surgical Night 2011 organised by Surgical Department, Duchess of Kent Hospital, Sandakan.

At the main entrance.