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Sunday, April 28, 2013

Make Friends and have fun in Kuala Lumpur!

Most expats can make moving from country to country look quite easy and fun! Yet there are a great number out there who are quite bored, lonely and desperate for friends!
Many are not aware, that Kuala Lumpur has quite a lot of activities going on where they can:

1. Meet new people
2. Make some great friends
3. Have fun
4. Discover something new.

So here is a short list of some of the activities over the next 2 months where expats and locals alike can connect:


Canada Rocks Celebration on 11th May 2013
Jewellery Bazaar on 16th May 2013
More info here:       Canadians in KL



Manza Ball 2013



Manza Welcome Tea: 9th May and every 2nd Thursday of the Month
Manza Dinner Club: 11th May and every 2nd Saturday of the Month
Manza Ball: 18th May 2013
KL Orientation tour : 27th May 2013

More info here: Antipodeans in KL



PJ Laugh Fest with Comedy Galore:  15th May to 9th June
Andrea Bocelli in KL: 5th May

More info here:   Expatriatelifestyle

Thursday, April 25, 2013

Hot Food Delivered to your Doorstep in Kuala Lumpur & Penang

If you haven't got the time or energy to do some grocery shopping or you can't be bothered to cook,  why not let someone help you out?

If you are hosting a great party and are running out of drinks and ice,  not to worry help is at hand....

With various restaurants under their  Yu san (umbrella) and more being added every day, Food Panda will get you your hot food and cold drinks delivered to your home! No need to go out and face the traffic jams and never-ending search for parking space, just sit at home, relax and order what your taste buds are craving and let Food Panda do all the hard work!

Better still, if your favourite restaurant is not on the website, simply recommend it to Food Panda and they will endeavour to add it to their growing choice of eateries.

As the restaurants have varying operating hours, have a look here to see what you can order in your area- whether you are at home or working late in the office!

To browse and order click here:

Food Panda

Images of Landmark Buildings in Kuala Lumpur: Dayabumi and Menara Maybank

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


          The Dayabumi (Commercial offices and General Post office) and Menara Maybank.
           The Dayabumi is built in a modern Islamic style with 8 sided stars on its facade.

The Menara Maybank symbolises the "Keris". "Keris" is the traditional Malay sword which is comparable with "Excalibur" for it's tales of magic and power in Malay folklore.



Dayabumi and Menara Maybank 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.

Latest addition to Malaysian Currency: 20 Ringgit

                        The newest Malaysian Currency denomination is the 20 Ringgit note.



Wednesday, April 10, 2013

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.

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.

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