Bubble Milk Tea Hot Pot 芋圆火锅 @ Galaxy Tea Bar 星空撞奶铺, Georgetown, Penang

Oh, you're still queuing for boba milk tea? Sorry guys that one is rather common nowadays, currently adding to the latest hits of dessert trend in Penang is none other than Bubble Milk Tea Hot Pot!
Now it comes in bigger portion than just a regular cup, besides your favourite boba, this sweet pot contains also taro balls, mango cubes, red beans, grass jelly all floated in the small pool of milk tea.

It's time to be challenged over your taste buds and stomach, haha!

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Shop: Galaxy Tea Bar 星空撞奶铺

Business Hour: 12pm - 12am (Monday till Thursday) / 12pm - 1am (Friday till Sunday)

Location: No 22, Nagore Square Commercial Lot, Georgetown, Penang

Nearest Landmark: Beside 意檳情 Yi Bing Qing Fish Head Steamboat / Opposite shop row of Pik Nik Cafe

Serving: Dessert and Handcrafted Beverages 

Average spending per pax: RM 10 +
Vehicle Parking: Street Parking

& DOLCE 🍰 Solaria Square, Bayan Lepas (2-minute Drive From Penang Airport)

Weekend meet-up is always an exciting activity to me, but occasionally...

I'm in dilemma because it seems like most of the great food are only available in downtown (In Penang, I'm referring to Georgetown).

Admittedly, I'd get turned off for driving long in the weekend (because I want to nua more).
Anyway, I'm so glad that Bayan Lepas region keep flourishing these days with the residential development which then F&B as well as regional office also come up after.

It means there might be more good food choices and I may not need to travel so far!

I got to discover about Solaria Square not long ago and searched out there're few dining spots that seems luring. And that was how I manage to drive short for meet up last weekend! 😝 We visited & DOLCE (AND DOLCE) for a sweet pamper, the confectionery is simply attempting!

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Name: & DOLCE @ Solaria Square

Business Hour: 12pm - 7pm (Sunday - Thursday) / 12pm - 11pm (Friday, Saturday)

Best for: Sweet tooth / Ji mui gathering 姐妹下午茶聚会

Average Spending: RM 20 per pax

& DOLCE @ Solaria Square

Vivid presentation from the confectionary kills the ladies' heart

少女心也会泛滥啦！

Summer Afternoon Tea Party @ DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang

Life is about adding spices into the norm! Afternoon tea (also known as Hi-tea) is ladies' most-loved moment to indulge within, however, it could be extraordinarily joyous with little art workshop happening throughout. It's deco time on our favourite make up items, BB cushion! A smart Tai Tai in these modern days doesn't just indulge into the pastry but enjoy working on simple artwork too.

BB cushion deco and #TeaWithHilton at Axis Lounge

(Photo credit to Eros Si)

All thanks to the fruitful idea from The Butterfly Project(TBP) and DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, BB Beauty Art Deco and #TeaWithHilton was held last Sunday in this summer. I attended this casual meet up with the butterflies(aka TBP community members). Participants are all Penang Lang (Penangites) while the host, Tammy (Mamasan) and the team as well as Jessica (National Marketing Content Manager of Hilton) came all the way from KL just for this meet up, much appreciated!

"Lenglui Lenglui everywhere"

Candid shot of Tammy and me

(Photo credit to Eros Si)

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Event: BB Beauty Art Deco #TeaWithHilton
Host: The Butterfly Project & DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang

Venue: Axis Lounge @ DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang
Date: 19 August 2018, 3pm - 6pm
Sponsor: Althea Korea (Petal Velvet Powder & Goodies Bag) / The Butterfly Project (Deco kit)
(Photos from the community photographer, Eros Si will be indicated)

Vlog 07 - 小心！Tuna的热辣随时让你招架不住😝

作为一个典型的北马人，酸辣的东西是无需多问，那是我们的“必备品”吧。
通常只要有机会我都不放过ASAM LAKSA还有TOMYUM汤之类的。当然，极限是拿来突破的（妈的哪来那么自信的一句话），我就来挑战看看是否我适应得了CHILLI TUNA。这老招牌AYAM BRAND的新产品来头不简单，它是有5个辣椒指数且带着的使命很简单，就要你飙泪！

我给了身边的朋友尝试了，不夸长，一面倒！包括一些很能够吃辣的吃了都默默点头。基于他们都低调所以就不上镜了。没关系，我还有我的老爸还有妹妹和我分享我们尝后的第一反应！希望你们会喜欢（话说，这是富有住家LOOK的一支影片呢）

爱吃辣的你们，这个CHILLI TUNA值得尝试！OMEGA 3还是高蛋白质也好，可以边挑战边吸取其营养。感觉味蕾开始作怪了吗? 不如就到supermarket买下conquer 它，看谁先飙泪，加油！

Perfect Fusion Tea Break for Everyone @ Teel's Heritage

Tea time hour ladies, dress up for a #taitai style afternoon tea break.

Oh, those fascinating and sweet pastries are too much for you? 

What about fusion tea break that include western and also oriental pastries, here you go for a brand new and idyllic tea break moment spent in the afternoon!

Teel's Heritage by Ghee Hiang is an one-stop hub, be it brunch hour to fix your stomach, or hanging out with #jimui over tea hour or even quick purchase on Ghee Hiang's products.

(credit to Mei Pierce)

The daily fresh baked pastries offered in Teel's Heritage comprising of western and also traditional oriental pieces (since Ghee Hiang is pioneer in old school chinese pastries). It may sounds against to have tau sar pneah or phong phneah serving together with english tea, but sorry, the flavourful of these two gonna turn your mind straight away, especially when it's just out from the oven!

I had the opportunity to taste out earlier on and here's the highlights on Concubine Premium Platter you wouldn't want to miss out.

(credit to Harris)
Medieval Lacquer Box. An oriental-inspired sculpture storage box serves all the free flow sweet bites.

Rustic Cranberry Scone as a sign of British infusion.

Best to consume when it's warm, fluffiness inside is seriously to my own great liking.

PS: Alcoholic beverages are excluded from the tea set

(credit to Harris)

Chocolate Cocoa Brownie is the boom!

Rich taste of chocolate make you fall for it immediately, don't forget to have some tea to soothe your throat too.

You gonna conquer all over this platter

featuring
Tau Sar Phneah
Beh Teh Saw
Phong Pneah

PS: Mother's Golden Hot-Bake Phong Pneah is another boom to blast into your molar! Imagine that fragrant sesame golden custard egg filling inside, especially it's fresh from oven.

Parts of the instragammable interior of Teel's Heritage.

Save the location for your driving convenience

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Teel's Heritage by Ghee Hiang

Concubine Premium Platter - RM 78.80 (RM 86.70 after including 10% service charge)

Business Hour: 11am-10pm. Closed on Mondays

Address: 144-G & H, Burmah Road, Penang, Malaysia

Contact: +604 228 8177 

Facebook Page: Teels Heritage

Ghee Hiang Offcial Website (click ME)

Just off the topic...
The bloggers were so honoured to have a casual photoshoot with Harris. He is so much excellent that capturing some photos, click here contact him if you'd like to have great photoshooting experience from him.

Featuring the other bloggers, Carmen, Gaylen and Christina. 

Not to forget, some portraits of mine.

Thanks to Gaylen for extending the invitation

on behalf of Teels Heritage management.

Lunar Appreciation with Ghee Hiang Mooncakes

Hey peeps, you know moon cake festival is approaching when you see lanterns and moon cakes are available in major shopping malls and by the streets! It's indeed a great opportunity to build stronger relationship with friends/clients/relatives besides reunion with family, I believe people nowadays would take this chance to purchase moon cake as a sign of sincerity as well 😏.

Widely known as a trusted brand in Malaysia and even overseas, Ghee Hiang has been owning the age-old proven traditional method in pastry, significantly, Tau Sar Pneh, and sesame oil. To add a variety in pastry production, Ghee Hiang has recently launched the in-house moon cake, in conjunction with Moon Cake Festival 2017, which is believed to fall on 4 October this year.

Here to reveal Assorted Moon Cake Set 1 (4 different flavours of moon cake) before you decide to make purchase.
PS: For the illustration purpose, each moon cake is taken off from the pre-individual pack containing oxygen absorber packets.

1. Lotus Double Yolks Moon Cake  双黄莲蓉月饼

The highlight goes to the attractively orangish  on the duck yolk! Simply perfect on every bite from the combo of sweetness (from moon cake) and the saltiness of the yolk, just right and perfect 😋! Double yolk also ensure consumer get on the optimal real taste as well.

Irresistible not to demand a cut from it!

2. Pandan Lotus Single Yolk Moon Cake 单黄翡翠月饼 

If you think that double yolk is a little bit richer to you (some prefer more sweetness instead of heavy infuse of saltiness😫), just pick on those with only single yolk. Here I have this paired with pandan lotus, the authentic local flavour. It is milder overall in both aspect of sweetness and saltiness as well.

Tangan cacat, pardon over the so much realistic photo, LMAO

However, if you prefer pure taste of moon cake without much fancy add-on ingredients, I'd recommend these two.

3. Red Bean Moon Cake 玫瑰豆沙月饼

One of the classical flavour that wouldn't goes wrong at all time. Mostly liked by people as we were exposed to red bean paste since small (like red bean paste bun). So, it's also another triggering factor toward sense of nostalgia, too, don't you agree 😵?

4. Green Tea Moon Cake 净绿茶月饼

No doubt, this is somehow one of the favourite flavours especially from matcha lovers (like me 🙌). No jokes, fragrance from the flavour trigger my nostril upon the cutting. I was so excited over it, even before it was picked for my own indulgence.

Give them a try for a sweet taste of Penang. Besides walk-in purchase (Ghee Hiang Boutique Outlets), doorstep service also available via online purchase (click ME)

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Pastry Production by Ghee Hiang - The oldest biscuit shop in Penang 
Official Website (click ME)

Outlets
Burmah Road (Teels Heritage Cafe). Opens daily, 9am-7pm


Beach Street (9am -6pm, opens daily)


Macalister Road (9am-9pm, opens daily)

Online Purchase
Ghee Hiang Assorted Moon Cake Set 1 (click ME)
Green Tea, Red Bean, Pandan Single Yolk and Lotus Double Yolk - RM 68

Ghee Hiang Assorted Moon Cake Set 2 (click ME)
Mixed Nuts, Red Bean, Pandan Single Yolk Lotus Double Yolk - RM 70

Payment: Cash (walk-in outlets only) and credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, AMEX & Paypal)

Ayam Brand - Warm and Caring Platform for the Children

Ayam Brand is back on its annual nationwide Ayam Brand Community Care. This year marks 10th anniversary by Ayam Brand Charity Campaign to shower the love and caring to the charity homes and it has included charity houses of Penang as well.

Happening on a sunny afternoon, children from four different charity homes are all armed for Ayam Brand Junior Chef cooking competition, themed "We Care, We Are Family". They are in the team of four, each, proud representatives of Rumah Kebajikan Seri Cahaya, House of Hope, The Cerebral Paisy Children's Association of Penang and Rumah Kanah-Kanak Taman Bakti.

Added by Mr Nicholas Nyeow, Ayam Brand's Marketing Manager, cooking competition like this is a great platform to encourage children's independent skills and self confidence, not to mention, instilling healthy eating habits. What's more, they would have a memorable and fun manner at outside of the houses, too.

The ingredients were all supplied by Ayam Brand and the contestants were required for hands-on preparation for high-tea food.

With thirty minutes of time allowance, they were all focusing to serve the great food in terms of presentations, taste and not to forget, the cleanliness during food preparation.

Contestant is  concentrating in plate presentation with sliced cucumber and carrots.

Spot a big love shape from the white hat? 

I was honoured to be one of the judges to evaluate the food prepared by four team of children. What I observed was their dedication and patience in doing their best for this competition. They are like none other than the usual children in terms of capability.

Coconut and Chia Yogurt Fruit Parfait from Rumah Kebajikan Seri Cahaya

Monster sandwich from House of Hope

Tuna Salad Pasta from Rumah Kanak-kanak Taman Bakti

Contestants from The Cerebral Palsy Children's Association of Penang

 making their best to serve tuna sandwich

Coming to the most anticipating of prize giving session, contestants from Rumah Kebajikan Seri Cahaya outstood with the delicious parfait. Second, third and consolation prize were achieved by contestants from Rumah Kanak-Kanah Taman Bakti, The Celebral Palsy Children's Association of Penang as well as House of Hope respectively.

The children from four teams gathered for memorable shoot

As part of the effort in community care, Ayam Brand distributes two-month supplies of the preservative-free canned products up to 60 charity houses, 57 across Malaysia and the other three to Brunei Darussalam. It is to extend the variety of children, disabled and old-folks' regular diet, in fast and convenient preparation.

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Special Thanks for Mr Mark James for extending the invitation
on behalf of Ayam Brand Malaysia

Tale As Old As The Ais - Georgetown, Penang

The citizen might not easily spot on this little store whereas it's apparently a favourite pit stop for the backpackers who are in their journey to explore or wander in the heart of Georgetown. Little did you know that there's a tale - difficult to believe over its little yet warming story created continuously along the operation of The Ais, a homemade ice cream store run by Oong's family.

Admittedly, I just can't help but being hooked at Tale As Old As Time where it's apparently, part of a little contribution to the title of this post. But, The Ais truly deserves for such a unique title, simply because this entry is more to spreading awareness instead of purely my humble review on the homemade ice cream.

The life-long mission in the core of The Ais, Make Children Smile blessings project. This is to help the helpless land and children in Isan, northeastern region of Thailand, bordering Laos and Cambodia. The Ais operates beyond than selling ice cream, not to mention, they invest their time to prepare it wholeheartedly to bring hope to the children, based on their resources.

I bet many of you, deep down understanding that a great production is simply an assembly of passion/huge interest, relentless of failure and re-attempt plus discovering and not to forget, long term of perseverance.

Partnering with The Ais, you can also make a so called win-win contribution to help the unfortunates too. Simply a scoop of ice cream, not a big deal to you right? Better yet, there are up to 16 unique flavours of ice cream available, I'm confident that your satisfaction and surprise guaranteed!
PS: Buy 2 Free 1 scoops is happening from time to time, make sure you follow The Ais Facebook Page to get the real-time updates from them.

Here's some of my recommendations for you in order to create good deeds for the sake of your tummy and most importantly, the children's happiness.

Double & Waffle (RM 15.90)

Two scoops up of your choice among 16 flavours of ice cream and freshly made waffle.

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Ice cream flavour: Banana + Green Tea

Simply a wonderful tea break choice for me! The big highlight, certainly, goes to the homemade ice cream. Frankly, it is the purest flavour I've ever tasted in Penang (Despite being a big fans of New Zealand Natural Ice Cream). 

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• Banana flavoured ice cream contains a faint taste of lemon as the latter one is added to avoid oxidization happens in banana flavoured ice cream.
• Green Tea flavoured ice cream is at the right level of bitterness which is to my own liking (No additonal sugar added though)
• Waffle itself is smaller in serving as compared to that of others. Moderately crispy outside and fluffy. We don't get to the starchy taste, simply just the fragrance of leavened batter. 

Nutella Guinness (Single Scoop / RM 8.90)

A scoop portion is relatively larger at The Ais (which excites us the most)

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We love this alcohol-based where it unleashes at the back of throat, giving us sort of refreshing tasting experience.

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Promising to be a natural and fresh ice cream store, no stabilizer is added during the preparation of the ice cream. That's simply explains on its melting starts so much quick (shortly after it is served and we start to take photo). In other words, this also means that you are safe from plant, bacteria and animal-by products in consuming it.

Water Kefir (RM 8.90）

Available in Roselle, Coconut, Pineapple, Lemon, Passion Fruit and Nutmeg

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Not our go-to sipping choices despite it has a number of healthy benefits. Carrying a tiny bits of burnt and sour vinegar at times.

More about the ice cream

• Grab your favourite unique flavour such as Horlicks, Cinnamon Plum, Butterly Pea, Charcoal Cheese
• Vegan ice cream are coconut, mango, avocado and Gula Melaka
• Time-consuming in the preparation - from cooking the custard, chill overnight, churn till smooth and freeze till harden. All these prepared at the premise, and only serve customer 2 days after. 

Save the location for your driving convenience now!

Summary: (Scaling Point: 0 - Lowest; 5 - Highest)
Price: 3.5/5 (Compatible with franchise ice cream outlet, even, more valued)
Taste: 3 + 0.5 / 5 (Another 0.5 denoted by "homemade" - no chemical fertiliser/ artificial colour/ MSG)
Cleanliness: 4/5 (One of the few cafes which is clean and in neat arrangement)
Dining Ambience: 3 + 0.5 / 5 (Air-conditioned indoor seating +  interior mural paintings by Oong's children)
Vehicle Parking: 2.5/5 (Street parking, might be tricky during peak lunch hour)
Business Hour:  2pm - 10pm (Closed on Mondays)
Address: 473, Lebuh Chulia, Georgetown, Penang. 

Contact: +605 261 0427 (Jonathan Oong)
Facebook Page: The Ais (click me)
Possible for return visit? YES

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Deepest gratitude to Mr Jon and his family for extending the invitation and hosting us

High Tea Buffet During Lunch Hour? Mind blowing.

Yes, you see it correct. It's the evolution of lunch, perhaps where high tea buffet is ready to serve as early as lunch hour. Anyhow, this is wholeheartedly prepared by the chefs and the crews in Flamingo Cafe of Flamingo Hotel by the beach, Penang.

Weekend Special is a series of buffet serving in both day time and evening hour, from every Friday (dinner buffet only) to Sunday.
I'll be highlighting on Saturday's buffet which is titled as 'High Tea Buffet', serving from 12.30pm to 2.30pm

Despite a Halal certified dining area, the food are suitable literally for all including the aged and the kids. If you were like me who was kinda doubt for a food experience on this buffet (because of the name "High Tea Buffet" that serving in lunch hour), you gonna be proven wrong over a range of food served, from the signature of Malaysian food like Nasi Lemak with Gulai Sotong, Chicken Feet Loh Mee to Kerabu Mango with dried shrimps and even Zaru Soba (Cold Soba Noodles) with Unagi to a variety of finger food and extensive range of local as well as western-styled desserts.

Bottomless lunch for two together with welcome drinks, Flamingo's mixed fruit beverages.

Variety of finger food including

Pulut Udang, Open Face Sandwich, Deep Fried Breaded Shrimps Bread Ball

Mixed fruits and/or Beet Root Salad, Pie Tee

Deep Fried Loh Bak (Chicken Roll) with seafood chili sauce

Potatoes au gratin

Teriyaki Chicken Skewer

Potatoes curry puff

Stir Fried Dried Seafood Hor Fun with green chili pickles

Nasi Lemak Gulai Sotong

Murtabak

Chicken Feet Loh Mee

Selection of cakes

 Dimsum and Chinese bun

Selections of cut fruits

Weekends' SpecialsFridays

 Meat and Poultry Feast - (7pm to 10.30pm) 

Adult - RM 85 nett ; Child (4 to 11 y/o) - RM 45 nett

Saturdays

High Tea Buffet (12.30pm to 2.30pm)

Adult - RM 53 nett ; Child - RM 29 nett

 Crustaceans and Shellfishes Night (7pm to 10.30pm)

Adult - RM 76 nett ; Child - RM 40 nett

Sundays

Sundaymania (12.30pm to 2.30pm)

Adult - RM 39.90 nett ; Child - RM 29.90 nett ; Goldies - RM 29.90 nett

*Child - 4 to 11 y/o 

*Goldies - 60 y/o and above

It's considered one of the great spots for family's meal gathering or corporate celebration. 

for the sake of...

Halal certified food

Dining in Four-star hotel (and Free Parking! XD )

Relax and open atmosphere 

By-the beach photoshoot spots for the ladies (Hold on, whisper scream will do LOL )

To place your reservation, 

Call +604 - 892 7167 

Website: Flamingo Hotel by the beach, Penang

Email: fbm@flamingo.com.my

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Thanks to Mr Zack, Assistant F&B Manager of Flamingo Hotel

and

Miss Racheal Loh, Founder of Foodilifecious

for the hosting and arrangement

"Royal High Tea" Onboard Superstar Libra, You Deserve It.

Eliminate yourself from being stereotype that you could only spend an utmost quality of high tea serving in five-stars hotels or premium restaurants, all thanks to Hwajing Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd, you are now exclusively invited for Royal High Tea onboard. And ladies, ready for a looonnggg scream because it's all about free flow of high tea serving!!!

In line with Royal High Tea:
Steward attendants clad in traditional steward outfit, white gloves and white napkins.

It's rather common (or maybe cliche) for a vacation via flight nowadays. What about Now Everyone Can Try the extraordinary cruise holiday experience. The travel packages offered are absolutely unique yet affordable for a idyllic escape from the hustle and bustle from daily life. Here's the reasons why.

1. Exceptionally dedicated "Royal High Tea".

Enjoy the good times by rewarding yourself a majestic and distinctive afternoon tea, certainly a taste of unique experience in lifetime. Hwajing sincerely endeavours to offer "Royal High Tea" onboard which follows the authentic style of the British's, best guaranteed via the elegant drinking atmosphere and professional steward service.

An afternoon tea wouldn't be complete without free flow of delicious selections (Pure Peppermint/ Earl Grey/ English Breakfast/ Pure Green Tea) from Twinings Tea USA.

2. Comfort in the cabin.

 Oceanview Stateroom with Window (2 single beds)

Introducing you one of eight cabins available,  Oceanview Stateroom with Window.

It is approximate up to 130 square feet where you have the options to choose: 2 single beds or 2 single beds and 2 pullman beds or 2 single beds and 1 pullman bed.

3. Perfect moment to unwind in the evening.

If you were like me who is an extreme UV ray anti people or in mandarin we call it  见光死, don't you worry as the onboard time opens at 5pm and it just right and perfect to go to the top deck for a spectacular view of sunset!

4. Bed time? What? 

I bet you'd never regretted to delay your bed time when you're onboard. It's simple, have a stroll or lay on the lounge chairs (available at Deck 10), small talk with your partners, or maybe silently enjoy the wide sight of dark sky (might be full of stars, if you are lucky enough) while unleashing yourself with the windy breeze.

Also, if you think some alcoholic beverages might be an awesome add-on, you could just place order at Coconut Willy's (at Deck 10) till late into the night.

5. Exciting moment begins as early as sunrise moment.

Sunrise at 7.15am 

Pardon me to have an exaggerating morning call to get you up from the magnetic bed. Leaving the cares of the world behind and go for the glorious sunset view, happening live in front of you!

Look up for the magnificient sky view, so close yet so far.

Ready to be spoiled for International Mariners Buffet where breakfast starts serving as early as 6.30 in the morning. Isn't it simply revelling to have some distinctive dining experience like this? I wish for second time!

Others including Chinese and Asian cuisine (Spices Restaurant), Western culinary art (Four Seasons Restaurant), family-styled Chinese restaurant (Ocean Palace) and exclusive Chinese dining (Taipan).


"Royal High Tea" is an exclusive royal hospitality for cruise travellers who sign up for 4 Days 3 Nights package (Penang-Phuket-Krabi-Penang) via Hwajing Travel & Tours. If you are staying at KL region, free shuttle bus will be arranged to ferry you to Swettenham Pier Cruise Terminal, Penang.

PS: There's an ongoing BUY 1 FREE 1 promotion in launching Royal High Tea by Hwajing Travel & Tours, as low as RM 1998 which ends on 30 July 2017, so you now have another very good consideration for your upcoming vacation holiday!

For more, call up to Hwajing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd.
KL (Headquarter) - 03 - 9200 2929 (Phone) / 03-9283 6566 (Fax)
Penang branch - 04 - 2293566 (Phone) / 04 - 2290566 (Fax)

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Million thanks to HwaJing Travel & Tours Sdn Bhd for extending the invitation.
Not to forget, Miss Clachel and the team for the fantastic arrangement  onboard.