OF A SUPPER DATE AND AN UNEXPECTED REUNION

   10TH JULY 2026    ~ Originally it was a supper date with Mr. Firdaos, an ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti. The place to meet was Ariffin Maju, a Mamak Restaurant located at Bukit Impian, somewhere in Taman Impian Emas.

As we were enjoying our Chapati, someone came to our table and he introduced himself as my ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti too. An unexpected reunion took place and it was a pleasure to be greeted by someone whom you used to know many years ago.

Thanks to Mr. Shahrizal who approached me and thanks also for paying for our supper. Happiness is when someone introduces himself/herself as an ex-student even though I might not be able to recall his/her name.

DISCOVERING PANTAI HIBURAN IN KUALA ROMPIN, PAHANG

   28th JUNE 2026    ~ This place was not in the original itinerary list. We arrived in Endau town a bit too early, about 12:30 noon and could not check in yet at the accommodation. So we decided to cross into Pahang, and drove to Kuala Rompin.

Initially, we just wanted to find a dessert shop and that took us to Pantai Hiburan.

The place was surprisingly beautiful, with a long stretch of flat sandy beach. I had never heard of this beach, and guess it was not that popular. There were only a few families having a picnic and it was not a good idea to swim in the hot afternoon sun.

We got to strike as many poses at many spots as we like, free from being watched by the visitors.

There was a food court there but we ended up having lunch somewhere else [READ HERE].

I was glad we took the decision to explore Rompin a bit and discovered Pantai Hiburan. I am sure there must be more other interesting things here. There is always a next time.

THERE IS ALWAYS A FIRST TIME AT MADAM KWAN'S

   5TH JULY 2026    ~ I was on a short trip to Kuala Lumpur, attending a wedding reception of a friend's daughter. To kill many birds with one stone, the first gastronomic adventure started in the evening with a regular buddy.

We decided to visit Madam Kwan's that was located in Empire Mall that was attached to the hotel building where I was putting up the night; The main reason: it was the first time for us dining in the restaurant.

I had Bojari Rice while my friend chose Dumpling Noodle Soup. His food tasted better than mine.

There were still many empty tables when we arrived at about 6:00 p.m. but people started streaming in for dinner after that.

Thanks to Mr. Norazman for the company. Hoping for more gastronomic adventure to happen in Kuala Lumpur some other time, or it could also take place in Johor Bahru.

THE SHORT LUNCH SESSION DURING SOMEONE'S LUNCH BREAK

I attended a JKM activity in school [READ HERE] and decided to pass something to my gastronomic adventure friend, Mr. Redzuan, at his workplace. He eventually decided to go out for lunch during his lunch break instead.

He suggested we went to this place called Restoran Abda in Jalan Abdul Samad. There were not many people yet when we arrived at that place.

Unfortunately, I chose the wrong dish for my rice. The chili clam was too sweet for me.

It was just a short dine in session as he had to return to his office. There will be no gastronomic adventure this coming weekends as my friend needs to go back to his hometown to vote for the state election.

THE CRIME PREVENTION ACTIVITY IN SCHOOL

Pasukan Kebajikan Kanak-kanak [Children's Welfare Team], a sub-division of Welfare Department held a Crime Prevention activity at Sekolah Menengah Taman Selesa Jaya. I was invited during the closing ceremony as I am one of the committee members.

I was first welcomed by old friends who are now teaching in that school as I arrived at 9:30 a.m.

I was actually there during the closing ceremony, to give away token of appreciation to the guest speaker and representative of the hosting school.

This was the first activity and there will be four more schools to be visited after this.