Sultan Abdul Samad Building – what surrounds it

Posted on August 12, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst on our little tour of KL and the Sultan Abdul Samad Building, I got a chance to inhale some other sights around KL being this slanted shaped building - anybody knows what it is? Someone said it belonged to the police. Anyone??? New police headquarters???? Then there.......click to learn what next.

Sultan Abdul Samad Building KL – The Little Details

Posted on August 11, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

After we had finished at the Masjid Jamek mosque, we proceeded to walk towards the famous Merdeka Square where the Sultan Abdul Samad Building stood majestically, where once the British Government ruled. I'm telling you, the walk not only smelled of bus fumes but the walk along side.......click to learn what next.

Visiting Masjid Jamek

Posted on August 10, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

If you have been following this blog, you will know that visiting Masid Jamek was something I did last month. Here are some of the sights within this graceful yet elusive mosque in Kuala Lumpur that I'd like to share. The mosque is a landmark with a huge.......click to learn what next.

Buildings in KL

Posted on August 9, 2012July 26, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Along our very scorching hot walk, we noticed some historical buildings in KL that we don't usually pay attention to. They were: The Straits Trading Building . The Loke Yew Building . An ugly Hotel across the Central Market which instantly reminded me of the 1902 Fuller Building.......click to learn what next.

Malaysia’s Textile Museum near Dataran Merdeka

Posted on August 7, 2012August 8, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Whilst on our KL City Tour Walk, we visited the Malaysia's Textile Museum near Dataran Merdeka, the orange and white striped building? Bet you didn't even know one existed! Well, it opened this year in April so you're forgiven..... The building is very cold in temperature and very.......click to learn what next.

Seeing KL with Kids

Posted on August 5, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

One day, I got up bright and early and brought the kids to town for a city walk. Walk? Did someone say WALK??? I swear, they almost had a heart attack. How often do you see our kids WALKING on the lack of pedestrian walkways amidst smelly bus.......click to learn what next.

The Owl who was afraid of The Dark

Posted on August 4, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Whenever time permits, we would take to the theatre to watch the Arts and last month, it was The Owl who was afraid of The Dark by Gardner and Wife. Excellent Stuff. Look of the Day - On Mama: Top (DVF), Jeans (DP), Wedge Slip-Ons (C&K), Necklace (Australia),.......click to learn what next.

Fat Boy Burgers at Publika

Posted on August 3, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

We finally tried Fat Boy Burgers at Publika after all the raving one weekend. We'd seen it a few times and it was always full but finally, we got a seat. It's a burger bar, very American and full of young kids. College kids. It's their thing, isn't.......click to learn what next.

Camp 5 at One Utama

Posted on August 2, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

We love going to Camp 5 at One Utama - it is a GREAT activity rock climbing and even as a spectator, it is an enjoyable sport. Plus they have a nice cafe and a boulder for kids to play. Something for everyone, even the lazy ass Mama.....well,.......click to learn what next.

Electronic Toys for Kids

Posted on August 1, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I am personally not a fan of electronic toys for kids. They have their benefits for sure but I'm inclined to going back to basics. Kids need to talk to you, to people, not to machines. They need to develop socio-emotional skills. Personal choice. Here is one of.......click to learn what next.

Bouncy Castle at Jarrod and Rawlins Damansara Heights

Posted on July 30, 2012July 25, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Did you know that there is a bouncy castle at Jarrod and Rawlins at their Damansara Heights branch? Yeah, my kids are so funny. Whilst trying to fight my way out of traffic the other day, I got tangled in a few dead ends at Damansara Heights and.......click to learn what next.

Malaysian Olympic Costume

Posted on July 30, 2012July 30, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Oh. My. God. This is stale news but what were they thinking??? For once, can we just not make a fool of ourselves on the world stage??? Who was the designer? Who approved this? Yes, fashion and design is subjective but I promise you, this will never make.......click to learn what next.

Poh Kong BSC

Posted on July 24, 2012July 24, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I went to Poh Kong BSC 2 weeks ago to custom make a baby full moon present. I'm not a jewellery person. The only kind of jewellery I'm interested in is : . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . ........click to learn what next.

Sunway Velocity

Posted on July 22, 2012July 22, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Not too long ago, I was approached to buy a property at Sunway Velocity, poised well very near the city centre with fantastic infrastructure below, I am still considering it. The development is located near Peel Road and honestly, it is a stone's throw away from KLCC. Besides,.......click to learn what next.

Young Explorer’s Kids Gym at 1 Mont Kiara

Posted on July 21, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Recently we discovered a great place for toddlers to spend an afternoon running around and burning up lots of energy for a few hours and that was at the Young Explorer's Kid's Gym at 1 Mont Kirar Mall in Mont Kiara. I've been there a few times for.......click to learn what next.

Souled Out in Ampang

Posted on July 15, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Did you know there is a Souled Out in Ampang? It's been there for over a year! Souled Out in Ampang is located on the Ground Floor of a residential cum medical building called Menara HSC that is directly beside the British High Commission. There is parking underground........click to learn what next.

Personalised Bags

Posted on July 14, 2012June 27, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

What do you think of personalised bags??? Do you want every Tom, Dick and Harry to know what your name is? Not me. In fact, if let's say I was a Datin (which I am not and will never be), the more I will not want people to.......click to learn what next.

Trebimbi Dining Set in KL

Posted on July 12, 2012July 12, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Do you remember the surprise that the kids got at the end of last month??? It was a Trebimbi Dining Set in KL, yes, right in KL! It has arrived! What IS a Trebimbi Dining Set? Sorry, it is actually the Trebimbi Collection. My bad. *blank look* It.......click to learn what next.

The world’s most beautiful tiffin carrier

Posted on July 8, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I fell in love with this instantly and T1 is wondering what the big fuss is all about. Has anyone seen this? I want this!!! I have a thing about tiffin carriers. I currently have one in blue China. Hey, maybe I should start a collection of tiffin.......click to learn what next.

Ferragamo at Pavilion

Posted on July 1, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Do you know how when you enter some branded stores in KL and if you're not dressed to the nines with your 3 carat diamond ring on, and if the store employees don't know who you are, you might just get snubbed or ignored? Well, that didn't happen.......click to learn what next.

English Standard at T1’s School

Posted on June 30, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I do think that the standard of English at T1's school is sufficient (to my standard) although I have nothing to compare with. I'm assuming they do the same stuff at the other British schools??? Anyone??? This was a piece that the kids had to read, understand and.......click to learn what next.

Moving from the Blackberry to the iPhone

Posted on June 29, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

OMG. I don't know why I didn't do this YEARS ago!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Several years ago, I got the Blackberry because I thought it was the serious phone for work and the iPhone was the entertainment phone, and being the serious Country Director that I am, Blackberry was the way.......click to learn what next.

Banana Fritters at the Istana Hotel

Posted on June 27, 2012June 20, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Despite it not being a very good choice of food, sometimes we have to live a little. I am a big fan of banana fritters and the one I usually eat is from the Club (although there must be better places to eat banana fritters!). However, when I.......click to learn what next.

Marche at The Curve by Movenpick

Posted on June 22, 2012June 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

It's been a long time since I stepped into Marche as I don't head out that area very often but the other day, I decided to have a steak for dinner. I know, not exactly the best place to have a steak but we were already at The.......click to learn what next.

Melrose Almond Spread

Posted on June 21, 2012June 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

It is amazing how much peanut butter my family consumes. We eat the Skippy Peanut Butter (both Chunky and Creamy) and all four of us devour it like crazy. The cost of one jar is about RM15 plus and it goes within a week max. At one point,.......click to learn what next.

Tips for Karaoke-ing at Red Box

Posted on June 19, 2012June 19, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

After having been to Red Box at several locations several times, I will offer you some tips for karaoke-ing at Red Box. I must say that if you want to have a good croaking night out, please book in advance and make yourselves very clear. PLUS, get the.......click to learn what next.

Canon PowerShot SX260HS

Posted on June 7, 2012June 7, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

I've been meaning to get a new point and shoot for the longest time and finally after a year, I've pulled my ass into a camera shop to test drive a few cameras. Yup, literally sat on all of them and went Vroom-Vroom!!! I played and fiddled for.......click to learn what next.

Death Coverage by CIMB Aviva

Posted on June 6, 2012September 13, 2019 by Mamapumpkin

The Government of Malaysia has recently launched a new bancassurance product called Bijak Malaysia to all banks that covers death and permanent disability. It is a non-par insurance plan that means that they do not take your money to invest but more so, the way I understand it,.......click to learn what next.

Price of Louis Vuitton Mahina XL – Malaysia

Posted on June 3, 2012June 3, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

THIS is the bag I should have bought instead of the XS - the Louis Vuitton Mahina in XL. At that time, I thought that this was too big. With my very short height, this would have been half my body - could have used it as a.......click to learn what next.

Louis Vuitton Mahina XS – FOR SALE

Posted on June 2, 2012 by Mamapumpkin

Some of you have shown interest in buying my Louis Vuitton Mahina XS and asked for photos so here they are! T2 fell in love with it immediately....... See the side ribs with the buckle above and below? You can adjust the ribs to be very crinkled or.......click to learn what next.