THE HEALING SESSION AT PUNGGAI BEACH IN PENGERANG

   16TH SEPTEMBER 2026    ~ For city people, one of the common places visited for a healing session is at the beach. I just got to know the beach at Amerald Hotel in Pengerang [where we were staying] is called Punggai Beach.

My friend and I went down to the beach at about 5:30 p.m. There was no sun in the sky, but it was still quite warm outside. It must be the haze that originated from Kalimantan, Indonesia.

There were not many people at the beach on Malaysia Day public holiday, as it was only a single day in the middle of the week. That should be something that I would be thankful for as a huge crowd would not contribute to our plan to enjoy peace and tranquility by the seaside.

the view of the hotel from the beach

the seaweed that was washed ashore

Basically we just strolled along the beach, and admired the view, and took as many photos as possible.

As I was lost in my own world, the biggest surprise happened. A lady and her partner approached me, smiling and asked whether I am Cikgu Zainal. She is an ex-student of SMK Taman Universiti who happened to spend her holiday with her husband at the same place.

I got to thank Miss Yasmin Awatief for stopping by to say "hi" to me. I sometimes met my ex-students who had grown into fine young men/women at the most unexpected places. Guess fans are just everywhere.

THE ONE NIGHT STAY AT SEBANA COVE RESORT, PENGERANG - PART ONE

I attended a wedding reception in Kota Tinggi on 1st June 2026 [READ HERE] and decided to detour for a staycation in Pengerang for one night. The chosen accommodation was Sebana Cove Resort.

One had to drive further in from the main road to get to the place.

It was a golf resort and a cove for yachts and sailboats. The place was huge, and that was my first impression. It was quiet and peaceful, faraway from any attractions. That would make Sebana Cove as the spot to choose if you want to relax and escape the busy city life.

As for the bedrooms, there were a few blocks which housed the guests. The room was spacious and clean enough, and came with a balcony.

We went to explore the large compound the next morning.

THE FIRST GASTRONOMIC ADVENTURE IN PENGERANG

    1ST JUNE 2026    ~ The first gastronomic adventure in Pengerang happened for dinner. We randomly chose this place called Warisan Pak Busu Mat. The major attraction of this place is of its location - by the sea side.

There were already people who came for dinner when we arrived.

We tried its Asam Pedas Ikan Pari (Stingray) to go with our rice, besides fried cuttlefish and vegetables. The taste was alright, but we had had better dinner somewhere else.

We had to conclude our gastronomic trip by enjoying the view of the sea in the evening and striking a few poses before leaving the place.