It's "SEMPORNA" Time

Assalammualaikum and good morning to all of you. 

Actually a few days before I flew back to my hometown, me and Alif have some chit chat and I'm telling him that I want to go to Semporna. I means I just want to having good times, see the sunset with some coffee and chilling out together at there. In the 1st place, we're planning to stay overnight but then we're deciding not to because we thinks it will be more fun if it's a day-trip. And yeah, it turned out to be more awesome and adventurous. Hahahaha. Without any proper plans, we have no clue which places should be visit first ? So, we just randomly choose and the first place we're going to visit is Bukit Tengkorak or also known as Skull Hill.

For your reference, Bukit Tengkorak is an archaeological site hill located at Tampi-Tampi Road and around 10 kilometres from Semporna Town. The operation hour starting from 9.00 am until 5.00 pm and it's FREE ENTRANCE (FOC), you just need to sign in. No need to pay anything, just bring your stamina, water, and camera/smartphone to take photo or selfie for your remembrance before you start to climbing. From above the few hundred wooden steps, you will have a beautiful 360 degree view all over Semporna area. By the way, you don't have to rush, just enjoy the breeze and amazing view that surrounding you. If possible come early, so you can have more time to enjoy the stunning view. For your safety purpose, please going down before dark and wear a suitable shoes for your convenience. Okay.

As for me and Alif with bunch of nonsense, we started up the stairs one by one at 2.00 pm and it was &#@^!*#$ extremely hot, man. Surprisingly, we managed reach to the top with the guidance of our little guider, Panter. Well, I decided to call him, Panter because it's reminds me of my uncle's dog used to be called. Those who needs guide, Panter will accompany you, just give him some food and water. Hehehe. By the way, it took us around 20-25 minutes up and down. We spent about one and a half hours before we're going to the next place. Please enjoys see our photos. Hahaha.

Next place is Tanjung Parapat which is located at Jalan Pokas - Kuala Bibang, Semporna. This place is about 20 to 30 minutes drive from Semporna Town and also known as hidden gems that offer you with peaceful views. Before this, there's no cafe or restaurants and no hotel or other good accommodation nearby but now a resort had been built called Parapat Water Village Resort. Most locals people from Semporna and Tawau come here to enjoy the beautiful long jetty view during weekend with their friends and family members.

But we didn't come to enjoy the view from below, we came to enjoy the view from above the hill. So, we asked for the locals if it’s possible for us to get there and the answer is YES. Here we go again, HIKING ! But before that, you have to register your name and pay for RM3.00 per person. With the help of our 13-year-old tour guide called Irwan, it’s only takes around 15 to 20 minutes reaching the top and the route is not that difficult. It was such an amazing and breathtaking view from above, you can see the long jetty, beautiful sea as well as other islands too. This is a must-visit place, okay. Oh, I almost forgot, if I’m not mistaken, the locals here call this hill as TAMAN MARIATA BUD. But if you have any information, just drop your comments below. Thank you so much Alif for making this trip, I had so much fun. Let's planning on another trip together, okay. That’s all from me, thank you and adios !

Mess Kantin @ Tiku White House, Tawau, Sabah

Assalammualaikum and good morning guys :)

Has anyone ever been to Mess Kantin @ Tiku White House, Tawau, Sabah ? Okay, 1, 2, 3, 4, too many, I've lost count. Never mind, I will consider that all of you've been there before. Although I'm a Tawaurian but this is actually the first time I came to this place. I know it’s sound pathetic, right ? Hahaha. And I know this place has been open for a long time but since I'm working in KL, so I can only see through social media. Lucky me.

But since I'm in Tawau right now, without hesitation, Alif (one of my best-friend) ) wasted no time in dragging me to this place yesterday. Thank you so much Alif for taking me there. So, when we’re arrived, I was totally impressed and excited to see the combination built between cafe and nature itself. I mean literally we just look at these pictures on Pinterest or any social media and able to look them in reality, it was absolutely beautiful and peaceful. 

Take a look at this spaces. 

Isn’t it wonderful to have a little party or ceremony there ?

And we tried out their Ice Mocha, Espresso Tonic and a Soufflé.

It was a delightful dessert with an amazing views of the nature.

Here's a picture of the two of us while we were there.

(not in the best angle at all, hahaha)

By the way, there's must be a reason why it’s called Tiku White House. Hmmmm. Actually, this is a private villa and it's not only turned into a hipster cafe; Mess Kantin but it’s also providing good accommodation via Airbnb, the rooms are designed for "WAKING UP WITH A VIEW" which to celebrate the beauty of the natural environment. You can check out here TIKU WHITE HOUSE. 

Like seriously you'll fall in love with this place, just look at their Instagram. TIKU WHITE HOUSE. It's situated on a hillside and located at Jalan Sin Onn, just 10 mins away from downtown Tawau, Sabah. There's no need to worry about the route even you’re not familiar, you can locate with Waze or Google Map. Easy, isn’t ? 

Recently, their business hours had changed to a new one and here’s the new business hour; Monday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday opens at 10.00 am until 8.00 pm, closed on Tuesday and for Saturday and Sunday opens at 10.00 am until 10.00 pm. This is a must-visit place, okay. So, good bye for now, see you soon. Adios.

Rancak Gathering at Rustique 84, Tawau

Assalammualaikum and good afternoon guys :)

So after we settle down for Alau's wedding, we’re planning on having a little gathering on the next day and alhamdulillah we managed to make it happen. Although not all the members of Rancak were coming but we still enjoy our meals, sharing our thoughts and the most important is we do have a great time together. Thank you so much for the great efforts, Rancak. Insha-Allah we will organise another Rancak gathering in the future and hopefully it will be more fun and exciting.

Taking pictures and selfie is a must before leaving 
because we know it would not be complete without it.

Just to let you know, we’re chilling at Rustique 84, a new steakhouse in Tawau, Sabah. Located at No.7, Lot B1, Block B, Jalan Datuk Chong Thien Vun, Jalan Kubota Sentral, 91000, Tawau, Sabah and it’s not difficult to get there, just click on this Rustique 84 to find out more about this place. Kudos to the big chef who made all these wonderful and delicious food. Okay, that’s all from me and see you soon. Adios !

Trip to Krabi, Thailand - Part 1 !

Assalammualaikum guys :)

Long time no see, right ? Sorrylah  busy memanjang dan tiada mood mahu menulis blog ni. Tapi here I am again menulis di blog yang sudah lama ditinggalkan. Yeah, for sure kali ni aku masukkan entry masa  pergi bercuti oversea di negara jiran iaitu di Krabi, Thailand. Walaupun tak jauh dan banyak sudah orang pergi melawat atau melancong ke Krabi but still, aku nak share juga pengalaman masa pergi travel ke sana. Lain orang lain pengalaman, kan. Actually ni adalah last minute plan, plan asal sebenarnya mahu pergi melawat Perth, Australia tapi disebabkan visa tak diluluskan oleh pihak Kedutaan Australia, terpaksalah tukar plan melancong ke tempat lain. Eyalah, dah apply cuti tahunan dan rugi pula kalau tak digunakan. So, cerita pasal insiden Perth, Australia nanti aku ceritakan di entry lain, okay. Kita sambung dulu cerita di Krabi ni. 

Dengan kadar yang rendah dan tambang murah daripada mana-mana perkhidmatan udara, so semestinya Air Asia menjadi pilihan kami untuk pergi melancong ke Krabi, Thailand. Disebabkan oleh kami beli tiket one day before fly, harga tiket masa pergi sahaja dari KL - Krabi ialah RM127.00 dan harga tiket balik pula dari Krabi ke KL pula ialah RM88.00. So, total tiket untuk seorang ialah RM227.00 dan kamu boleh dapat harga yang jauh lebih murah kalau kamu booking dan planning awal sekiranya kamu mahu pergi ke Krabi atau mana-mana destinasi. Kami ambil flight awal pagi dari KL - Krabi pukul 6.55 pagi dan kami sampai di Krabi International Airport dalam pukul 7.30 pagi (ikut waktu Krabi, Thailand, masa lewat 1 jam). Kalau iktu waktu perjalanan, ambil masa dalam 1 jam 35 minit ja pun. Tak jauh pun sebenarnya. Hehehehe. 

Selamat tiba di Krabi International Airport. Welcome to Krabi, Thailand ! Masa turun dari kapal terbang tu, pihak aiport ada sediakan shuttle bas untuk pergi ke pintu ketibaan walaupun sebenarnya tak jauh pun, so memang terbaiklah. Sementara menunggu turn naik bas, snap gambar dulu kan. 

Keadaan dalam Krabi International Airport, ni kawasan yang dibenarkan untuk ambil gambar, okay. Jangan pula ambil gambar di kawasan yang tidak dibenarkan, kang timbul pula masalah lain, kan. 

So, after dapat cop imigresen Thailand, kami terus pergi ke kedai simkad AIS ni. Harga simkad mengikut harga pakej yang kamu mahu, ada beberapa pilihan pakej yang kamu pilih. 1 simkad harga dalam RM30.00 lah macam tu dan hanya boleh digunakan selama 5 hari. Ngamlah dengan waktu travel kami di Krabi selama 4 hari 3 malam tapi hari pertama ja data laju, hari kedua dah lembab macam siput. Menyedihkan sebab dalam advertisement bagitahu yang data unlimited tapi indah khabar dari rupa. Hmmmm.

After settle urusan membeli simkad, kami planning nak cari grab atau tuk tuk untuk pergi ke hotel yang kami tempah which is Amity Posthel yang terletak di Krabi Town. Kebetulan masa tu, ada staf dari agensi Amazing Andaman approach kami untuk ambil pakej dengan dorang dan since kami berdua 1st time pergi ke Krabi, Thailand, kami pun setuju ambil pakej dengan Amazing Andaman ni. Kami ambil pakej untuk trip 2 hari iaitu pada hari pertama pergi Emerald Pool, Hot Spring Waterfall, Tiger Cave Temple dan pada hari kedua pergi ke 5 Island + Talu Cave (with Big Boat). Total pakej ni untuk seorang dalam RM280 termasuk dengan lunch masa pergi aktiviti dan masa pergi/balik dari airport pun dorang sediakan kenderaan, so okaylah kan. Yang penting bagitahu waktu boarding kapal terbang, so dorang boleh arrange pergerakan untuk ambil di hotel nanti.

Inilah keadaan bilik di Amity Poshtel yang terletak di Krabi Town, 35 Maharat Road Paknam, Muang, Krabi, Thailand 81000Tel: 075-810-157-8 Fax: 075-622963 Email: info@amity-krabi.com. Kami booking hotel ni di apps Booking.com dan harga yang kami dapat untuk 4 hari 3 malam di Amity Poshtel ni (tidak termasuk breakfast) adalah RM204.00, so kira murah jugaklah kalau dibandingkan dengan harga hotel yang lain. Tapi kalau kamu rajin buka apps Booking.com, confirm kamu boleh dapat harga yang lebih murah dan rendah daripada mana-mana harga hotel. So, tunggu apa lagi, cepat-cepatlah buka apps Booking.com untuk booking hotel dengan hara yang murah dan rendah !

Selepas rehat, malam tu kami plan untuk keluar jalan-jalan sekitar Krabi Town. Kebetulan masa kami keluar, ada pasar malam dibuka berdekatan dengan hotal yang kami tinggal. Tapi tiada apa yang kami beli pun, hanya jalan-jalan untuk melihat apa yang dijual. Lagipun di pasar malam ni, banyak jual makanan ja daripada jual barang.

Then, kami bergerak mencari 7 Eleven di area Krabi Town sebab dengar daripada kawan-kawan yang sudah travel ke Krabi or any part of Thailand, 7 Eleven di Thailand antara yang best untuk pergi. Antara sebab dia ialah banyak bahan makanan yang sedap-sedap dan murah. Kebetulan 7 Eleven yang kami jumpa ni besar dan dalamnya ada macam-macam jenis makanan dijual. Memang best. By the way, kena pandai-pandai pilih makanan yang halal. Okay.

Banana Nutella Pancake ni semestinya dicari. Memang rugi kalau pergi ke Thailand, tidak makan pancake ni. Ni antara makanan yang wajib dimakan kalau pergi mana-mana tempat di Thailand. By the way, kalau di Thailand, apa-apa makanan yang berkaitan dengan pisang, memang sedap. Tidak kiralah susu pisang, pancake pisang atau muffin pisang, semuanya sedap.

Banana Nutella Pancake yang menjadi kegilaan setiap orang yang pergi melancong ke Thailand. Sudah semestinya sedap dimakan. Kalau tak sedap, memang takkan direkomenkan. Hehehehe. After kami makan pancake, kami jalan-jalan sekitar Krabi Town dan kembali pulang ke hotel untuk berehat. Nak tahu aktiviti kami yang selanjutnya,  tunggu entry Trip to Krabi, Thailand - Part 2, okay ? Kita jumpa di cerita yang sama tapi di entry yang lain. Adios.

Happy New Year 2019

Assalammualaikum guys :)

Wishing you all the best in 2019! May your year be filled with happiness, health, luck, and love. May this new year be filled with love and cheer. May you have plenty of peace, love, and happiness in 2019. On this New Year also, I wish that you have a superb January, a dazzling February, a Peaceful March, an anxiety free April, a sensational May, and Joy that keeps going from June to November, and then round off with an upbeat December.

Majlis Perkahwinan Amerul Amin & Nurafiqah Jakaria

Assalammualaikum guys :)

Majlis perkahwinan Amerul Amin & Nurafiqah Jakaria pada 22 Disember 2018 (Sabtu) bersamaan 14 Rabiulakhir 1440H di Dewan Kesenian Islam Membakut, Sabah. Kepada kedua-dua mempelai, selamat menempuhi hidup baru bersama-sama, semoga menjadi sebuah keluarga yang sakinah, mawaddah dan warrohmah serta diberikan keturunan yang soleh dan solehah dikurniakan limpahan rezeki yang berkat serta selalu berada di dalam lindungan juga kasih sayang Allah SWT. Semoga Allah S.W.T menyempurnakan semua kebahagiaan kamu berdua dan menjadikan pernikahan ini sebagai ibadah kepada-Nya. Alhamdulillah, majlis perkahwinan dapat disempurnakan walaupun ada beberapa kekangan yang terpaksa dihadapi tapi dengan hasil kerjasama dan kasih sayang daripada semua ahli keluarga dan rakan-rakan, majlis ini dapat dijalankan dengan lancar. Jutaan terima kasih juga diucapkan kepada semua yang membantu bagi menjayakan dan menyempurnakan majlis perkahwinan ini.

Alhamdulillah dengan sekali lafaz, maka selamatlah kedua-duanya diijabkabulkan. 

Tahniah Amin & Iqa. 

Kepada kedua mempelai:  

"Takdir pun akhirnya mempertemukan kalian berdua, kebersamaan dalam mengapai takwa merupakan jalinan cinta suci yang hakiki, kayuhlah dengan penuh rasa syukur dan rasa ikhlas bahtera rumah tangga kalian dengan penuh cinta & kasih, semua karena Allah dan Rasul-Nya."

Kepada Amin, selamat menjadi seorang suami dan seorang imam yang mempunyai amanah, tanggungjawab yang besar untuk isteri dan juga kepada anak-anak. Jadilah suami yang hebat dan ayah yang penyayang. Kepada Iqa, selamat menjadi seorang isteri yang soleha dan bidadari yang terbaik kepada suami tercinta. Semoga juga menjadi ibu yang terbaik serta penyayang kepada anak-anak. Sekali lagi, tahniah atas pernikahan kamu berdua pada hari ini. Selamat membina keluarga yang sakinah, mawaddah, warrahmah. Aamin. That's all for today. Adios.