THE GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE IN PEDAS, NEGERI SEMBILAN

7TH AUGUST 2026 ~ The only planned gastronomic adventure during the Shah Alam road trip was to have lunch at Selera Grobok Salai at Pedas, Negeri Sembilan. The specialty of this place was everything "Masak Lemak" - food with spicy coconut milk gravy.

There were not many customers dining in when we arrived that afternoon. We managed to get a parking space near the restaurant and there was no queue at the entrance. The place was a huge one which could accommodate more than one hundred people at one time.

I decided to try the Mackerel Eggs while my friend opted for the Catfish.

There was a small shop inside the restaurant, selling dessert, cookies and local snacks and delicacies.

Lunch was good and my tummy was happy, and I was glad to stop by at this famous eating place. We were so ready to continue driving up north to Shah Alam right after that.

ATTENDING THE WEDDING RECEPTION OF THE DAUGHTER OF PUAN ROSNANI ABDUL TALIB

   9TH AUGUST 2026    ~ Puan Rosnani Abdul Talib, an ex-colleague of SMK Taman Universiti, held the second wedding reception for the family. This time it was her daughter's turn. The event was held at Princess House by Diva located somewhere in Ulu Choh.

I arrived at about 12 noon and the hall was already filled with guests.

I managed to be seated at the same table with two old friends, Puan Izzati Shafinaz Abdullah and Puan Rokiah Junoh, and their family members.

Puan Marina and Puan Umi Kalsom

As usual, a mini reunion took place at the wedding venue with ex-colleagues as well as ex-students.

Puan Normawati, Puan Marina, Puan Aminah and
Puan Noorulhuda

Mr. Faiz Azizi and his family

Puan Marina, Puan Sumiati and Puan Sabariah

I even met my ex-teacher of SMS Muar, Mr. Azman Manas.

A mother of an ex-student [Dr. Haran], Puan Santhi, who is also an Englisg teacher was also there at the reception.

Puan Fauziah Mohd. Noor

Mr. Afif Farhan, the son of
Puan Fauziah

Puan Radiah

I was happy as I had met many people that I knew in just about one hour.

Congratulations to Puan Rosnani and family on the arrival of the new member into the clan. Hopefully I will be invited again for one more similar event in the future.

THERE IS ALWAYS A FIRST TIME AT ELMINA LAKESIDE MALL

After attending the wedding in Templer Park, Mr. Ridwan Wahid and Puan Suhaila Sulong were kind enough to send me to Subang Airport. I had to catch the plane back to Johor Bahru at 4:00 p.m. They realized we were a bit early and promptly decided to stop by at Elmina Lakeside Mall.

The mall was actually near to their old house [in Denai Alam, I think] but they did not have the chance to take me there. Now that they had moved somewhere further, then only I stepped foot for the very first time.

It was an open air concept shopping area by the lake. It could be a bit hot during the day and might be that practical to walk around when it rained.

I liked this place because, firstly, there were many green and healthy plants and tree everywhere. Secondly, there were many restaurants and eating outlets.

Before leaving the mall, I was given a treat at Coffee Bean and Tea Leaves by the lovely couple. It was another farewell this time and looking forward to the next meeting sooner or later, but as for now it will be in December.