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KFC Crispy Prawn and Double Down Maxx

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KFC Newest menu for the month of December of year 2014



KFC Double Down Maxx
Closer look and rear


A wise or not-so-wise choice the newest menu in KFC Malaysia right now is Double Down Maxx simply to say removing two bun and replacing it with chicken meat. When eating, you are required to use the KFC plastic cover and not grabbing it like a burger sometimes the chicken meat is still in hot temperature.

A little bit of spicy herb used in making it I would say it pretty awesome to eat. On your last bite, it better measure how oily the food by touching the warm surface of double down maxx you will be wiser next time do not judge the book by its cover. They better use plant oil or palm oil to cook it much more healthier.



KFC Malaysia burger Double Down Maxx 2014
Aerial view

The size of the Double Down Maxx is just commendable. I have no idea addressing it as burger or else because it does not fulfill one of the requirement to be a burger. It is in satisfying portion one would not feel it not worth in term of size. However, the price is RM14 plus if one choose Double Down Maxx combo which means it come with additional Pepsi soft drink and cheesy wedges (M).




Crispy prawn KFC Malaysia
Seafood crispy prawn
 

I went to KFC never thought of there would be any crispy prawn simply going there knowing Double Down Maxx. I have ordered Double Down Maxx combo with crispy prawn total 5 pieces it costs RM7.90. The crispy prawn is just taste so good even though for me who does not like to eat seafood. One need not pluck away prawn hardened part just swallow it everything !



Double Down Maxx KFC


The box is amazingly manufactured. Do not hesitate too long find double down maxx by opening the box !!!

Maggi Curry and Tomyam Flavor Kahwin

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Marriage of Maggi Tomyam and Maggi Curry. New flavor emerged 



Maggi Tomyam and Curry Kahwin



The taste of Tom Yam flavor is incredible couple with Maggi Curry flavor spicy delicious it will create magnificent instant noodle soup.

This idea is contribute by Maggi Malaysia. Encouraging instant noodle and Maggi supporters to try "Kahwin" two types of one favorite flavor. I would choose curry and tom yam although I like all Maggi instant noodle flavors.


Maggi rolled out few new flavor and brand new noodle. Penang White Curry and braised beef flavors. I have tried both of it. You may see both review at


  1. Maggi Royale Penang Curry Flavor 
  2. Spicy Braised Beef Flavor

Besides, Maggi seem to have re-introduced new packaging and a bigger packaging in the year 2014. A bigger version of Maggi instant noodle for man who like bigger portion of Maggi instant noodle. Check out the image of amazing Maggi Big package at Maggi New Big packaging






Jack n Jill Roller Coaster

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Jack n Jill Roller Coaster

  • Product            : Roller Coaster Jack n Jill
  • Calories           : 300 KCAL, 30g Carb, 2g Protein, 15g Fat
  • Net Weight      : 60g
  • Status               : Halal , Made in Malaysia
  • Manufacturer : URC Snack Foods ( Malaysia ) Sdn Bhd
  • Flavor              : Sweet & Spicy
  • Value               : RM 1.90 (Varies)
  • Website           : www.urc.com.my

Pretty salty snack. Don leave it open exposing to the air it swiftly turned not crunchy anymore. One of the potato chip you must try if you are Malaysian !!

The company manufactured this product is URC Snack Foods incorporated 1982 operation continues 1984 first product they were selling is Jack n Jill potato chips. They are actively export products to Brunei, Singapore, Taiwan, Hong Kong and many more.

URC HQ is believed based in Johor currently. Various products they produce and sell locally are Roller Coaster, Jigs, Corn Curls, Cloud 9, Nips, Chooey-Choco, Cream-0, Magic, C2.

Hoping they is developing potato chip in Malaysia. The price of a single potato chip snack is increasing annually. Snack business is one of the lucrative anywhere in the world.

Eat at BBQ Chicken Restaurant

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BBQ Chicken Restaurant located at Suria Sabah basement floor





BBQ Chicken Restaurant
Weekend patrons in BBQ chicken at Suria Sabah shopping mall



Let me take a guess I have faith that this "BBQ Chicken" restaurant is preparing Korean-styled fried chicken. I am sure it is a franchise but, I would definitely say this is a big business opportunity in Sabah because I think Korean restaurants are well received and welcomed by local community. 

I have been to one of the Korean-themed restaurant. I like the restaurant prepares oven/stove for self -frying the meat I think it non-halal. In fact, I like both of them as well as BBQ Chicken restaurant. I bet it halal certified.  

BBQ Chicken Restaurant Gangjeong Chicken and marsh potato
Gangjeong chicken and olive marsh potato



I was ordered a chicken with rice they gave me an answer "Finish". I wanted to try Korean-styled rice too or BBQ Chicken's rice. Anyways, Gangjeong chicken is pretty amazing must try. As for the olive marsh potato I still think KFC's is undisputed no 1. 



BBQ Fried Chicken BBQ Chicken Suria Sabah

Olive fried chicken using healthy olive oil deep-fry it. I had taste it with my tongue indeed unlike chicken cooked with ordinary oil. I guess it healthy a lot.


If I am not wrong all of these cost around something like RM 40 plus. It was worth it as my first time stepping in this restaurant. I would definitely come again wish to try the BBQ Chicken restaurant's rice !!


Place              : Suria Sabah Shopping Mall Basement
Website         : http://bbqchicken.com.my/
Social Media : ttps://www.facebook.com/BBQMalaysiaPremiumCafe


Oceanus Waterfront Mall Open for Public December 2014

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Opening of newest and grand shopping mall in Kota Kinabalu 



Oceanus Waterfront mall



Some would argue Kota Kinabalu is crowded with shopping malls there are Karamunsing, Warisan square, Centre Point, Suria Sabah, Wisma Merdeka, But, it seem like Suria Sabah, our latest shopping mall's shop lots are to be fully occupied then most of them would argue that please establish another shopping mall at the heart of Sabah capital city!!


When Oceanus waterfront mall opens its door to the public, Suria Sabah and One Borneo are respectively ranked on 2 and 3 in term of opening date. I would agree that when on festive season there are many shopping mall patrons and no doubt the number of Sabah population is rising.


The most intriguing questions are what are the brands is coming to open in Oceanus Waterfront Mall ? Will it takes 2 years to lease all the shop lots inside Oceanus Waterfront Mall ?? I am pretty sure Nando's restaurant management have taken the earliest initiative alerted us by putting a big advertisement board that they will open a branch inside Oceanus Waterfront Mall which each meal cost around RM20.00 plus.



It hard to guess whether or not another cinema is open up there ? Despite that, we are anticipating the opening of Oceanus food court it must be overlooking the South China Sea as pretty as the view of Suria Sabah food court.


The top of the Oceanus Waterfront Mall is yet to be completed. I bet it must be a hotel. The question we need to ask is do we have too much hotels in Sabah ?? In the coming years, we will see fierce competition among the hotels and resorts. Besides, I have seen employment opportunities for local community.



More about Oceanus Waterfront Mall at Photos Taken inside Ocean Waterfront Mall

Easy Steps to Apply BR1M 2015

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"Kemas Kini Permohonan" & "Semakan Status" should be enough for one to get the handouts


BR1M 2015


Author have received a letter about the BR1M recently. A big and latest news about BR1M is the BR1M 2015 or BR1M 4.0 application could be applied on December 1, 2014.  I would say nothing important inside the letter.

Due to author has make BR1M registration in the year 2014 which is the BR1M 3.0, there is no need for another registration.

The red highlighted "Kemas Kini Permohonan" is the first step must be completed. One must put honestly in filling up the blanks. If there are changes in salary or address one must give the information. When entering "Kemas Kini Permohonan" one will encounter IC numbers and two more additional questions about personal information such as postcode, full name and the state you were given.



BR1M 2015



This is one of the important step before one tick on the "Saya bersetuju dengan terma dan syarat di atas" make sure double check on your personal information. Tick it and click "Setuju & hantar"


"Semakan Status" this is your second most important and last step. Entering your IC numbers and answer correctly two given questions. After that, one will get the ultimate answer of approval BR1M 4.0 or 2015. I think my application has been received


Visit this site : https://ebr1m.hasil.gov.my/

Lunch at Upperstar Restaurant Suria Sabah

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Christmas theme decoration for the upcoming XMAS celebration.




The Xmas celebration is approaching Suria Sabah's Upperstar restaurant at Kota Kinabalu. One of the restaurant you must not miss when visiting Kota Kinabalu, Sabah / North Borneo. Upperstar serves local cuisine, burger and pizza. They do not serve pork but one could get alcoholic drinks here.

Tell you why you should choose Upperstar because the food is served in a plentiful portion the price is not that bad with government tax and service charge combined. I would rank Upperstar in a level equivalent of KFC and McDonald's  


Upperstar xmas decoration december 2014


The decoration is stunning local community like to come dine here. In weekend, there were people lining up outside due to no more available seats.




Upperstar xmas decoration december 2014


WiFi and computer are presence you would not notice time ticks away dining here. I guess there are noise absorb objects no matter how noisy next table it will not affect your dining experience.


Upperstar Staff wearing xmas hat


The Upperstar service is commendable as soon as one left the restaurant seat the leftover food and plates are to be carried away immediately.



Upperstar lunch menu


The best time visiting Upperstar restaurant would be lunch time. The foods are priced cheaper. The portion is still sizable apparently there is no double standard. Hey, they care about whether we are satisfy with the portion.




Nasi Lemak King
coconut plain white rice, curry chicken, marinated BBQ chicken wing and nasi lemak

This meal should be RM11.00 in total after tax. There are 4 BBQ marinated chicken wings pretty tasty and plentiful




Roti Kahwin Upperstar restaurant


Pretty delicious and one of the iconic small bites appetizer. I think this is something like RM 1.80.


Spent RM15.70 for Nasi Lemak King and two plates of Roti Kahwin.

10 Things to Know about Tabin Wildlife Reserve

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One of the tourist destination in Sabah to the far east



A door to a Dipterocarp forest or well known as Rain forest in North Borneo. Away from oil palm trees you will see for yourselves the magnificent Mengaris tree on your way to Tabin Wildlife Reserve.


In the daytime, you will have a chance to see primitive in North Borneo. Such as, Macaque and Gibbon. When the night fall, leopard cat and flying squirrel are presence. Besides, Borneo Pygmy Elephant and Horn bill are living within the perimeter. In the river, sometimes, Egrets and otter swimming around seeking new home.



  1. The water are sterilized although the color might be a little bit of yellowish. ( I have no problem with the water after stayed there for 1 week)
  2. Canned soft drinks and alcohols were sold.
  3. Bring raincoats prepare especially for raining season.
  4. Mud volcanoes with mud certificate.
  5. There were electricity generator reset at fixed time. Blackout for 30 seconds was not that bad.
  6. Bring some essential medicines the hospital or private clinic is 1 and half hour away.
  7.  Best time visiting Tabin Wildlife Reserve and high season is in the month of  February to October.
  8. Book your reservation at Lahad Datu airport is possible.
  9. Bring binocular for bird watching.
  10. Do not feed the animals especially primitive one with 90% human DNA similarity.



Maswings plane
It illegal take an image of the plane at this proximity but no one seem noticing 


The fastest option to Tabin Wildlife Reserve is depart by plane arrive at a rapidly growing town "Lahad Datu". I believe there was only one aviation company operating to Lahad Datu it is "Maswings". Took approximately 1 hour to reach there from Kota Kinabalu (Capital city of Sabah) to Lahad Datu.


As soon as you have arrived to Lahad Datu airport, there is a Tabin Wildlife Reserve's office nearby within the airport your inquiry they would gladly answer.



Lahad Datu Sumatran Rhino statue
Rhino Statue at Lahad Datu

Sumatran Rhino statue next to Lahad Datu airport. They are facing population extinction and one of the protected animal in Sabah.



Tabin Wildlife Reserve entrance



It takes 1 hour and half to reach Tabin Wildlife Reserve from Lahad Datu Airport and away from vast oil palm trees. 




Tabin Wildlife Reserve buffet lunch
Plain rice, shrimp, fried chicken meat
We were served buffet-styled lunch. There were alcohols and some canned carbonated soft drinks to be purchased. 



Tabin Wildlife Reserve Coffee & Tea
Coffee or Tea ??

Drink tea if you have just standing there feel the rain coming down hitting your face. It will help a lot get one better tomorrow. Besides, one could opt for morning coffee.



River lodge Tabin Wildlife Reserve



There is a nearby river at this lodge. Sometimes, gibbon or macaques might knock door it was not that uncommon. One will see hornbill at the morning and owl at the night. River lodge is big enough for three persons.




Tabin wildlife Reserve bridge to otter trail and hill lodge



Notice that bridge, it leads you to otter trail where a nature guide will take you go through rain forest explaining trees and plants. Mind you that giant forest ants and brown leech are presence inside. Wear some long sock, comfortable shoes and bring some rain coat if possible. If you do not want dirty your shoes, there are some shoes from Tabin Wildlife Reserve.

Besides, this is a way to hill lodge.


Tabin Wildlife Reserve Hill lodge


500ml mineral water everyday is served. One could turn on the air-conditioner if you feel the weather is hot. In fact, living nearby a flowing river and within rain forest, you will feel like the humidity on your bed.



Tabin Wildlife Reserve Restaurant during the night time


There is only one restaurant you could go at Tabin Wildlife Reserve. Local internet connection is weak although they use local broadband company such as streamyx or celcom or whatever. But, calling and messaging should not have any problem. Whatsapp, LINE, Wechat smartphone application are affected but bearable.





Tabin Wildlife Reserve Dipterocarp forest



Some of the things you will see in "otter trail" are Lantern Bug, Mengaris Tree, Liana Vine, Rengas, Memosa, Wild ginger, giant ant, coral fungus, earth worm, brown leeches, ebony trees and wait-till-you-see-it.




Trip to mud volcano Tabin Wildlife Reserve
Nature guide is doing routine dos and don's

Do not feed animal , do not leave anything but footprint do not take anything but photograph, do not provoke. These are some wisdom from experienced and veteran nature guide. First of all, we need to do some grabbing when riding the 4 wheel truck because the road ahead is way too bumpy. 1 4 wheel truck could carry 12 persons. We were doing this mud volcano something like 2PM the weather was good although there were some rain on the way to mud volcano.



North Borneo Pygmy Elephant Dung
Elephant Dung


There is a distance where the road is inaccessible by 4 wheel truck we must walk to the mud volcano. 4 wheel truck will wait outside. We were very lucky witnessing horn bill, wild boar along the bumpy trip. Before the walk, we were briefed that there were pygmy elephants just passed the sole road to mud volcano. As if there were elephants standing our way, we would need to turn our way around and call it a day. 


Fortunately, there were no elephants standing against our way !! we have found some fresh elephant dung it was not smelly at all guessing because the strong smell of mud covered it



Mud volcanoes Tabin wildlife reserve experience


Some people covered themselves with the mud volcano to the extend no parts of the body was clean. 


Tabin Wildlife Reserve cleaning up after mud volcano


Exhausted trip to mud volcano at Tabin Wildlife Reserve. It time for shower cleaning up boot, clothes and mud on body.


Night safari Tabin Wildlife Reserve



It was an insane night a trip to the jungle watching some active-on-night creatures. There were gliding squirrel and leopard cat. Most of the time enjoying the night landscape, the stars and moon. 


It was a great getaway and this is the end of journey at one of the tourist destination in North Borneo/Sabah Tabin Wildlife reserve