THE BRIEF PRE-LUNCH SESSION WITH AN EX-COLLEAGUE

I met Mr. Sanusi Jusoh, an ex-colleague of SMK Taman Universiti, at Taman Sri Pulai Mosque. [He is now teaching in SMK Skudai.] We both came to visit an ex-colleague's/ex-students' father who passed away and the prayer was held at the mosque. We instantaneously decided to get something light for lunch and the nearest eating place was Restoran Aminah.

It was only a short dine in meeting but it was worth the time. It is now getting more and more difficult to meet and chat with ex-colleagues as people seem to be busy with work related matters.

SPOT THE ERROR 234

  ERROR #1   

❎ CAN DRINK

✅ CANNED DRINK

  ERROR #2  

NESCAFE DRINK is a repetition.

We do not say Coke Drink, or Pepsi Drink.

We just say Coke and Pepsi.

  ERROR #3  

CRUTON?

I googled and could not find CRUTON.
Perhaps it should be CROUTON.

GETTING CHICKEN RICE FOR LUNCH IN KULAI

We decided to go to IOI Mall in Kulai for lunch with no specific place in mind. Then we saw this new restaurant called "Sang Gerai" and wanted to give it a try.

The place was filled with people eating in. Luckily we managed to get a table for two, or else we had to queue for seats outside.

I asked the girl waiter at the entrance, what was the restaurant's specialty and she answered: Teh Tarik.

We ordered Chicken Rice, which had almost the same resemblance of the menu at Chicken Rice Shop. For one thing, there is now a competition which should be healthy.

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Take photo first,
then review

I am happy with my meal and hope they will maintain the taste and quality of the food. I will not hesitate to come back to try other items in the menu.

EXPLORING PANTAI MAWAR OF ENDAU

    29th JUNE 2026    ~ Pantai Mawar was a private beach that was located near to our chalet [READ HERE], about one minute away by car. It was opened to public 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.pm daily with a small entry fee of RM5. You could also camp in the area with friends or family.

It was Monday, a working day, so there were very few people in the area, and it looked like as if we were the only visitors around.

Other than the pine trees and the long stretch of sandy beach, another attraction of this place was Pulau Mawar at the other end. One could walk on the small walkway to the small island, and trek up the hill to the other side for another panoramic view. We didn't go there as it was already getting hotter.

I was here 3 years ago with my colleagues. Read more about my trip to this place here:

The Breathtaking View

Trekking Trip
The Stone Arch

One of the best places to have a picnic or just to sit down and enjoy the view of the greenery and the sea. Pantai Mawar is the must-visit place for people who love to take photos for their social media accounts. As for me, I don't mind going there again and again.

EXPLORING MORE OF BUKIT PENYABONG

   29th JUNE 2026    ~ While driving downhill from the viewpoint spot on Bukit Penyabong [READ HERE], we found this lowland which was hidden by some trees. My travel buddy decided to stop by and explore a bit.

There was a narrow stretch of beach sheltered by the trees. We spent just a short time here, to admire the scenic view from the sea level this time.

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We finally managed to step on the sand of Penyabong Beach. After taking some photos there, it was time to bid Penyabong farewell this time. I don't mind coming back again to this place especially when there are not many people around.

DRIVING UP TO THE MOST POPULAR SPOT IN PENYABONG

   29th JUNE 2026       ~ The most popular spot in Penyabong would be Bukit Penyabong, the hill where one could find the best viewpoint of the ocean. Many people posted their photos here on social media, making it one congested space on weekends and public holidays.

We went there after breakfast [READ HERE] and at about 9:00 p.m. on a working day, we had the place all to ourselves. There was a group of 4 young ladies who were there earlier and were busy striking poses in all the strategic places. We decided to wait until they were done so as not to shortlive their excitement.

The drive up the hill was adventurous enough for me as the road was narrow and the ascending trip up the hill was steep. The space to park the car was also very small. I wonder what would happen when there was a large crowd here.

There were just two activities that took place here: [1] Admiring the picturesque view from atop of the hill [2] Taking as many photos as possible. The best time to visit this place was either early in the morning during working days, or else you might have to fight to get the best frame with no one inside the photos.