Images of Landmark Buildings in Kuala Lumpur: Tabung Haji

Images of Landmark Buildings in Kuala Lumpur and the meaning behind their architectural style.

                               Tabung Haji building representing the Five Principals of Islam.
                This building is the headquarters of the Malaysian Hajj pilgrims fund board.

 

Tabung Haji carved in wood veneer in The Arch Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur City Gallery in Merdeka Square.

Arch create intricate gifts and souvenirs of KL from veneer wood.

Have a look at the Link for more information.

Gifts from Malaysia by Arch

Images of Landmark Buildings in Kuala Lumpur: Menara Telekom

Images of Landmark Buildings in Kuala Lumpur and the meaning behind their architectural style.

 

Menara Telekom inspired by the "rebung", bamboo shoot.

 

 

Menara Telekom carved in wood veneer in The Arch Exhibition, Kuala Lumpur City Gallery in Merdeka Square.

 

Arch create intricate gifts and souvenirs of KL from veneer wood.

 

Have a look at the Link for more information.

Gifts from Malaysia by Arch

Beautiful Leather bag for sale in Kuala Lumpur

Beautiful, dark brown leather bag for sale. Is larger than A4 size, so you can fit your business folders or even your laptop. Has 3 internal zipped compartments with pockets for phone, pens, keys. Great as a travel bag or as your day to day business bag. Makes a good gift. Excellent finishing and at a bargain 700 ringgit only.

If you are interested either email:
expatliving@hotmail.co.uk or call 0192212075.

Burnout and Stress Prevention in Malaysia

A new and innovative model from Austria that helps people with their work- life balance, enhances their talents and prevents burnout, has now arrived in Malaysia!

For more information, have a listen to BFM radio's recent interview of Erika Zechner and Andrea Ristl, founder of this method.

BFM Radio: Prevent burnout at work
BFM radio: Prevent burnout at work.

The model uses an ECG device that gives you an accurate reading of your current and potential talents, your stress triggers, your ability to recover from stressful situations and your true biological age.
It is a perfect combination of biological measurements on your body that is linked to your state of mind. Therefore, you get raw and real data without any bias from you or your coach.

Once you have all your data you are then in a better place to receive coaching and training that will propel you towards harvesting your potential and removing all the things that drain your energy reserves.

This terrific model works for both individuals and organisations alike.

If you are:
In conflict at work with your boss/peers/team
Worried about not being promoted at work
Feel unsupported
Moving home, moving country
Grappling with the death of a loved one
Facing confusion in your life
Not getting enough sleep

and want to contact someone who can help you:

Call: +60 (0) 19 221 2075
Email: erika@blueprintfive.com
Web: www.autonomtalent.com
Web: www.blueprintfive.com

For Coaching Classes have a look here:
Coaching Classes in Kuala Lumpur

Islamic Arts Museum in Kuala Lumpur.

Very educational and a must see if you wish to learn more about the history of the Malaysian flag, the influences of the Islamic world on our modern day and of course to see some wondeful miniatures of the world's most impressive and beautiful mosques. A nice way to spend one afternoon would be to visit the nearby bird park, the National Mosque and the Islamic arts museum and then enjoy a high noon tea at the newly opened Majestic Hotel.

 

 

For more information on the Museum have a look here:
Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia

Taxis in Kuala Lumpur

I am very curious, what has been your funniest or strangest experience with a taxi in Malaysia?

I have 3 funny ones to date that I have listed below:

1. Taxi driver had decorated his taxi like a night club! There was a black feather boa on the dashboard, a music system with a deep base playing house/techno music and for some reason his girlfriend was in the taxi with us.

2. A blue taxi (most expensive priced taxi in KL) with the sole passenger in the back of the car being a black cat. The black cat was merrily, propped up with paws on the back door looking out of the window. There was no-one else in the car apart from the driver. We had such a laugh: we always go for budget taxis to avoid the expensive ones and there was the cat of a rich owner being chauffered in style.

3. Today, topped it all. I was already late for an appointment when the taxi driver suddenly got a bout of stomach cramps! He desparately needed the toilet so he drove me to the next taxi rank and asked me to take another cab!!

So what about you guys? What have been your experiences? Can't wait to hear them!

By the way there is also a new service called: My Teksi. There is an app and you can book online. Anyone use them yet? What is your verdict?

Link to My Teksi

Pork only restaurants in Kuala Lumpur.

I read an article that made me chuckle in Female Magazine November 2012. It reminded me of how little I really knew about Kuala Lumpur before I moved here. Those days I wasn't sure how easy it would be to get pork in Malaysia!

The article talks about 3 pork only restaurants in Kuala Lumpur. There are plenty more restaurants that serve pork but for this post I have just mentioned the 3 in the article.

If you have other recommendations please do leave a comment. The more the merrier!

Here they are:

S.WINE:
 in Ben's Independent Grocer in Publika, Jalan Dutamas.
Click Link for more information.
S.WINE Contact Details


THE HUNGRY HOG:
Jalan SS15, Subang Jaya
http://www.hog.my/


THE PORK PLACE:
Lot 31, 101 Boulevard, Puchong
The Pork Place: Map


Another place not mentioned in the article is the German restaurant Brotzeit in Midvalley. They of course serve some very good german pork sausages.

BROTZEIT:
Brotzeit: Midvalley