Reflection : Sekinchan

Posted by + Suresh + on Friday, December 19, 2014


Make: Fujifilm X-E2
Camera Settings: F5, 1/130, ISO 200

On a bright Saturday morning, the photography students led by Ms Leong Wai Kit visited the famous area of Sekinchan. Known as a place where beautiful photographs are captured and also the main attraction of the paddy fields which is the backbone of the many different available rice brands here in Malaysia. The short trip was done as a field trip to capture the most beautiful panoramic photo with elements of overcast and also with the wonderful blend of greenery the paddy fields has to offer. This is indeed an eye opening on the simplest things in life and how rice are grown till its time to harvest it and send for export or locally consumed. This venue brought out the many creative ideas and this is one of my best capture on the day. A nice blend of both yellow and green with a beautiful skyline on the back with incoming rain clouds.

Johnnie Walker Make It Black

Posted by + Suresh + on Thursday, October 30, 2014

JOHNNIE WALKER is back again with it's all new event "Make It Black" this Halloween. Prepare for a night of fun as the bold party makes it way to One City, SkyPark USJ this 31st October 2014. Up ahead is JOHNNIE WALKER® MAKE IT BLACK WITH LAUNCH OF IT'S NEW GLOBAL CAMPAIGN - Iconic whisky brand brings the beauty of black to life with dynamic Malaysian performers over the coming year


JOHNNIE WALKER® BLACK LABEL® unveils the exciting new campaign with international artist, Mattia Biagi, as part of the JOHNNIE WALKER® CHARACTER series. This fresh direction celebrates the individual taste and personality profiles of the different JOHNNIE WALKER® variants.

 
--> MAKE IT BLACK represents a series of events designed to bring to life the boldness and intensity of the new campaign for fans to enjoy. Following two successful club level events, JOHNNIE WALKER® is taking MAKE IT BLACK to a new level, hosting the largest and most exciting event the campaign has seen this 31st October in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. By invitation only, so as to ensure it is the biggest fans of the brand who are seeing the beauty of black come to life, this event sets to redefine how whisky is perceived.
The forefront of the MAKE IT BLACK campaign serves as a significant milestone for the brand as it evolves away from the classic image of JOHNNIE WALKER® BLACK LABEL® into an edgier, more vibrant personality. Inspired by Generation Y, the young, independent risk-takers, MAKE IT BLACK aims to inspire consumers to leave lasting impressions through making bold decisions.


We hope that guests leaving MAKE IT BLACK, 31ST October, see that making bold statements and having courage in your convictions leads to amazing results and go on to feel inspired to express their individuality with their own bold statements,” she added.

So I'll be at the biggest party of the weekend thanks to Johnnie Walker, Manoah & Milk PR! Come Say Hi if you See Me!

For more information on the MAKE IT BLACK events and campaign, visit the JOHNNIE WALKER® Malaysia Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/JohnnieWalkerMalaysia

For the new JOHNNIE WALKER® BLACK LABEL® advert, visit YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=VJ25EsNUvoQ


Flying High with Malaysian Flying Academy

Posted by + Suresh + on Tuesday, July 22, 2014

Souring above the clouds and catching a birds eye view of both land and sea is a view worth looking at. The view from above is simply breathtaking.

Man must rise above the Earth—to the top of the atmosphere and beyond—for only thus will he fully understand the world in which he lives. — Socrates

A week back, I visited the Malaysian Flying Academy in Batu Berendam, Malacca for an experience like no other. The basis of the visit painted a picture and an opportunity to experience the life of a cadet at the flying academy.


                                           At the Malaysian Flying Academy(MFA) hangar

The trip down from Kuala Lumpur to Malacca started off as early as 8 a.m. on a rainy cold Saturday Morning.It was nice seeing a familiar face in SarenRaj from The Star's Brats program together with his team of young writers at our meeting point in Bangsar.


We arrived at the Malaysian Flying Academy at Malacca just before 11 a.m. and we were greeted by Principal, Captain Stephen Terry, Mr Allen Kee and his team of flight instructors and cadets.

We started our day with the:
First Exercise Class: Principles of Flight by Captain Karambaya


In Captain Karambaya's class, we were paired each with a cadet and we learned about the many different parts of an air plane.We also learned about air flow by lift and drag and the aircraft flying experience during in flight. We were told besides understanding the most importance of safety during a flight, the lessening of drag while take off plays an important role in giving better fuel consumption too. He even demo-ed the movement of the flaps and how a plane turns and glides while flying.

Here is something new I learned, a Boeing plane takes off at a much stealer angle because of its flaps. Being a big plane, this is essential in using lesser runway and avoiding any obstacles in the surrounding areas. Food for thought definitely.



Basic Requirements

For an individual who signs up with the Malaysian Flying Academy as a cadet, they would have to learn and have extensive knowledge on the lift and drag components on an aircraft and at the same time understand the altitude and terrain of the flying aircraft. One of the basic requirement of a cadet is to have a good command in English and extensive understanding in both Maths & Physics prior to application.

In order to obtain a Commercial Pilot Licence (CPL), a cadet would need to go through and complete 920 hours of ground school and 200 hours of flying as explained by Principal, Captain Stephen Terry in the video below. During the duration of flying, cadets will firstly fly in single engines and after they have mastered that, only they would be moved on twin engines which requires more experience.



The course is broken down into two phases:
Phase 1:
The First phase of the course is to earn and receive a Private Pilot License (PPL) which is achieved through 3 months of ground school and flying each.

Phase 2:
The Second phase of the course is where cadets would have to go to ground school for another 5 months and with additional flying hours under their belt to achieve in total 200 hours of flying.

The total duration of the flying course is 18 months.

Next we moved on to the:
Second Exercise Class: Navigation Planning by Flight Instructor Sharron Yee


In this class with Flight Instructor Sharron, we learned the navigation route that we were going explore, and with that we learned various terms in relation to flight plan and flight log. The navigation route given is shown above and the route covers from take off at Malacca-->Tampin--> Tangkak--> Parit Sulong--> Muar--> Back to Malacca.


                                                                  Flight Plan & Flight Log

Below is a Step by Step Guide in creating a Flight Path, which is one of the usual flying paths for the Cadets at The Malaysian Flying Academy.




                                              The end product of a completed Flight Path

We also learned lil details on flight plans which consist of Aircraft Details followed by Terrain, Airspace of safe altitude and also cruising altitudes. We learned the term Notams - Notice To Airmen, Track and Distance - To calculate our routes and to enable sufficient fuel to take on board. The most important of the lot would be Ground Speed, where wind conditions and flying speed are to be determined.

It was soon time to grab a quick lunch before heading on over for flying time followed by an exam which would consist of 100 questions. Oh yes putting all that learning and digesting of information together before the exam.


I had loads of fun flying at night and probably the most tricky part was running through a dark cloud on the way and with low visibility it was a pretty sticky situation. Fun Nonetheless.

Next up we proceeded on to the Examination classroom where the hours of learning we had earlier on in the day would come into play. The questions were all based on the classes of Captain Karambaya & Flight Instructor Sharron.


                    The highest marked obtained from the exam was from a young Brats Writer.

Next on, we headed on the MFA Hangar to have a closer look at some of the single and twin engine planes. Such a priceless experience indeed!

                               Taking a tour on the hangar with the twin engine plane parked

        Received my very own Pilots Flying Log Book by MFA Principal, Captain Stephen Terry

                            Having a feel of the recently bough twin engine plane w/ Cadet Liew

                        As close as you can get to a moving plane: Coming in for Landing!!

On a lovely Saturday outing, I vividly experienced one of the greatest experience anyone can have. If I could turn back time, I would definitely take up a flying course and learn the ropes of being an established pilot. To top it all, end with an achievement of a captain with my white uniform on. While I continue to digest that valuable experience I had, every young, both male and female individual should not shy away from becoming a commercial airline pilot. To my surprise there was a number of female and male cadets as young as 18 years old. This show, you learn fast when your young and you grasp the many opportunities that comes your way. The Future in the Aviation industry is bright for Malaysia!

There is no sport equal to that which aviators enjoy while being carried through the air on great white wings.  — Wilbur Wright, 1905.


For More Information on the course offered and the experience that awaits you, do head on over to their official website at http://www.mfa.edu.my/

The Malaysian Flying Academy(MFA) is licensed and approved by The Department of Civil Aviation Malaysia(DCA).






Daily Fresh's Ramadhan Promo

Posted by + Suresh + on Monday, June 30, 2014


The month of Ramadhan has always been that testing time of the year where patience and desires are put to the test. For my Muslim friends, the puasa fasting month started on 29 June 2014 and it will last for around a month. So you could say the feasting month of Hari Raya is just around the corner too.

In conjunction with the month of Ramadhan, Daily Fresh is having some awesome promotions that would certainly entice you stop by their outlets.

Promo 1: Daily Fresh Hari Raya Popcorn
                 Combo Pack

The promotion runs from 27 June 2014 – 4 August 2014

Purchase 1 big tub of Daily Fresh Mix Flavoured Popcorn and 1 big tub of ANY flavour popcorn and Get 1 small tub of Daily Fresh Mix Flavored Popcorn free

1 Daily Fresh Hari Raya Paper Bag & 1 pack of Daily Fresh Green packets (5 pieces) is given for the purchase of every combo pack as stated above.

The Flavored Popcorn are comes in:
Caramel, Spicy Curry, Seaweed, Black Sesame, and
Honey Dew

Promo 2 :Daily Fresh Gelato Tempo
                 Ramadhan Promotion

The promotion runs from 27 June 2014 – 4 August 2014

Purchase ANY flavored Gelato Tempo at RM4.90 with FREE toppings


A week back I was at the Sunway Pyramid Daily Fresh Outlet to sample some of the many offerings they have for the month of Ramadan.
So here is what I tried

The Gelato tempo was something i tried and it was really refreshing on the body after a hot day and the flavouring was just about done right.

On the other hand, the popcorn's come in many flavors and i took home the caramel and honeydew popcorn. Sounds interesting? Yes the popcorn comes in many different flavours so make sure you try them out find the right one that suits your taste buds.

For the list of Daily Fresh Outlet Selling Popcorns & Gelato Tempo: Click Here

Reward yourself with some crunchy popcorns and some delicious Gelato on a hot day.
                    My Daily Fresh Popcorn Box of Caramel & Honey Dew came in a nice paper bag

   Caramel & Honey Dew popcorn's packed in air tight containers to keep the popcorn's smelling
   fresh and crunchy. I see myself munching on this everyday :p

   On the other hand, the Gelato Tempo comes in a wide variety of Mango, Black Sesame, Strawberry,
   Chocolate and the list goes on.
  

I've Got Good News!! You could use this attached E-Voucher below to gain more benefits
The Promotion benefits as stated in the image below


For More Information on Daily Fresh & The List of Promotion & Items on their Menu
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Twenty Four Crown Jewels

Posted by + Suresh + on Wednesday, June 18, 2014

"We often see our worst selves. Our most vulnerable selves. We need someone else to get close enough to tell us we’re wrong. Someone we trust. Someone I call a best friend”



Most of us are often familiar with the phrase "people come and people go in life". As months
and years paints a chapter and changes an individual, some friends will stick by you through thick and thin while others will abandon ship and leave you behind.

This blog post is written and dedicated to two very special person to me who recently turned 24 this June!


                  One of the more recent photos at my Diploma Convocation with the two of them.

I've known both JQ & Li Chuen around the same time in 2011 through blogging and the joy of it,we instantly clicked when we first met. It's one of that rare occasions when you talk to someone, and you know your going to have a good conversation without the need to up your game to impress them. So just be yourself.

A Lil Throwback with  Jq & Li Chuen

I remember it like it was just yesterday when a group of Nuffnang's then Inniter's Chat group met up for the very first time in Pavilion.


                                              with Tikkoss, Sim Yee, Gloria & Li Chuen

It was also the first time i met Li Chuen & the group even surprised me with a birthday cake that made it such a wonderful day. It just shows how total strangers can connect be the best of friends.


Covered our first event together as bloggers for the Johnnie Walker Black Circuit Lounge 2011.
How I wish I still look as skinny as before :p

Chuen's often quiet and shy but oh boy when this woman warms up, i get bullied at times too :p
Perhaps one of the most soft hearted and most patient person I have ever met. Speaking of patience, the constant teasing she gets from me, I'm surprised she never exploded even once or have you?


     They even made us put on Playboy Rabbit Ears for the night at The Rabbit Hole's Launch Party :p

I'd like to thank you for being the awesome person you are. I truly enjoyed your wonderful company at events and for also the trust and understanding you always bring to our conversations. Arguably one of my biggest supporters and taking time out from work to attend my convocation was so much more than I can ask for. You are truly a priceless gift. So cheers to many more awesome years ahead. =)

She's small in size but has a big personality. Her name starts with J and ends with Q. JQ is her name.
I remember so clearly like it was just yesterday when I was covering the Launch of Wrangler's Concept Jeans Store. Prior to the event day, the brand engaged a few bloggers under Nuffnang at that time to be blogger/model for the launch. On the day of the fitting i remember bumping into Jq who was then(still is) a small size girl with a nerdy glasses on. She looked pretty quiet so i thought, but little did i know on the rehearsal day, the quietness was just a unjustified first impression.


                         We we once really young! don't cha agree?

Besides being a chatty person with loads of humor from her conversation, Quin as i call her, has always been very supportive of what I do and at the same time encourages and listens without even judging. Total randomness is her middle name as you can see from the photo below

                               From looking young above to dressing up a bit more maturely

Quin's a very young ambitious person and should be a role mode for every young blogger learning their trade. Its how you carry yourself online and in person that determines whether your loved by others or the opposite. Strong principal she has and I'm sure i'll be seeing her occupying a top board of directors position someday in the future. Miss Independent!!


                       One thing is for sure she's never camera shy and she's a poser nonetheless

For some of us who are reading, you might be wondering why the long post and not just a small dedication on Facebook and etc. Well for me i'm a strong believer there is a season in every reason and to look back at this blog post in 10 years time would remind me how fortunate I am to have this two awesome girls around me.

“Let us be grateful to the people who make us happy; they are the charming gardeners who make our souls blossom.”
Marcel Proust

Here's wishing you two a Happy 24th Birthday with wishes of lots of Love, Joy & Happiness.
When in doubt always turn to a ear and you have me to hear you out.

God Bless =)

G-SHOCK - The Hard Resistant Watch for Adventure Lovers

Posted by + Suresh + on Thursday, June 12, 2014

Going out soon?  Perhaps for Rock Climbing later?

For some of us, there's an emptiness in us when we head out without our watches. Leading an active life with sports as a hobby or the rough physical daily surroundings represents a problem too. Watches are often made stylish and handmade to perfection, but the truth is, it lacks durability in tough conditions.

So Are you someone who loves getting involved in sporty outdoor activities and loves to travel backpacking style? All that challenging activity will make you lose track of time and you might feel worried to wear your expensive metal plated sapphire crystal watch for your activities. It will be a frustration if you keep knocking your watch during those wall climbing or hiking activities. The solution would be as G-Shock Malaysia is a brand which understands the concerns of energetic individuals.



The G-Shock brand is manufactured by Casio and produces a wide range of watches which are known to be shock resistant and have been tested on a number of occasions by their Engineer, Kikuo Ibe.

The watches are made and designed to withstand hard falls, strong vibrations and most notably high water level resistant. It is safe to say the watches are built for tough in the market today.


Men no longer have to feel limited in their daily activities as long as they put on their G-Shock watches that carry high durability. Besides the built, the watches come with a variety of unified features like Stopwatch, Countdown Timer and Light to help you set your timing for activities, as this is an essential element to help you see in dark areas. Every G-Shock watch comes in many colours such as pink,green,purple,yellow,black and white to suit each individual's taste.

Even on your kayaking ride in the fast flowing river, you will always feel secure with the long lasting resistance of your new G-Shock watch. You wouldn't have to take off your watch every time you are near water areas or climbing up a hill with G-Shock watches for men. Even professional athletes such as Yadin Nicol and Viki Gomez are strong supporters of G-Shock.

If your Interested to own a G-Shock watch? You could get your hands on these marvelous watches online by scrolling through Zalora’s Website. Add thrills to your adventures and take your style to another level by purchasing one G-Shock watch now.

Written for Zalora Malaysia

Somersby Pear Cider Launch

Posted by + Suresh + on Monday, June 2, 2014


I'm sure most of here in Malaysia are familiar with the Somersby Apple Cider and its refreshing goodness each bottle carries along. Since Somersby arrived in Malaysia a couple of years back, the Apple Cider version has been a big hit among the youths and the more mature crowd as well.
But here's a good piece of news for you Somersby lovers! Somersby has a new soothing and refreshing cider in the form of a pear cider.

A fortnight back, I was invited to media launch event of the All New Somersby Pear Cider at Publika


Hosts and Somersby Ambassadors, Jeremy Teo and Chelsia Ng with Managing Director of Carlsberg Malaysia Mr. Andersen and guest as they enjoyed the delicious Somersby Pear Cider



Made from fermented real pear juice, Somersby Pear Cider is a refreshing and crisp cider free from artificial sweeteners and flavouring. With 4.5% in alcohol content, its natural sweet bubbly flavour is best served with ice to ensure every sip gives you an unexpected punch with an exciting, thirst quenching experience.


In conjunction with the launch of the brand new variant today, Carlsberg Malaysia has also introduced its magically-themed ‘Somersby Ciderland’ as a consumer engagement platform. Described as ‘a mysterious land of endless wonders where nothing is what it seems’, Somersby Ciderland exudes a relaxing atmosphere that is sophisticated yet unpredictable. It is a setting where like-minded cider lovers can experience a cider utopia while tasting the crisp refreshing Somersby Cider. Click Here To Try The App
At the Launch I had the company of Sandra & Li Chuen and we had real fun at the photo booth together with Ivan & Wendy. Trying out the many poses we could think off till we eventually got tired.


           Going abit cray cray as we struck many poses :p

                                          Ivan, Li Chuen, Wendy, Sandra & Myself

Sandra & Myself even won Starlight Cinema tickets from the game booths



Not to mentioned there was stilt walkers and many game booths around the outdoor square and that made the launch even more fun over some really nice dinner and OH with the weather being very hot, A Somersby Pear Cider is what we all had to cool down.

Somersby Pear Cider is already available in 330ml bottles at selected bars and restaurants, as well as in packs of four at all major hypermarkets and supermarkets nationwide. For more information about Somersby Cider, log onto www.facebook.com/somersbymy.

Prodigy KL pres. LUXEVILLE with MARC, DJ EDZ & M.I.O

Posted by + Suresh + on Wednesday, May 14, 2014


Being a student and working part time usually takes up most of your time through out the week with various things to attend too. Last week was a week filled with assignments and midterm tests. So when an opportunity came by to unwind on a saturday night, I gladly accepted the invitation to Party at Prodigy KL press. LUXEVILLE with MARC, DJ EDZ & M.I.O.


If you haven already read my last post on #REDEFINE Prodigy KL's Grand Launch 2 weeks ago, Here you GO! Click Here . Being the next big Club in Town, I was invited for a fun filled saturday night VIP style together with my fellow Manoah Bloggers.


It was a little quiet in the VIP area but we soon made our way down after Mr Fluff opened a couch table for us next to the dance floor.


As the night went on to the wee hours of the morning, the crowd grew more and more till it was almost full.

With Daphne, Elvina, Kelvin, Mr Fluff, Janice & Partner

I decided to play around with the light manipulation on the camera too

Elvina on the Swing of hope with the Usherettes.

It was champagne showers at the table in front of us too!

Elvina & Myself

If your looking for a place to chill and hangout with friends this saturday, head on to Prodigy KL for some awesome bottle promotions too! Check them out Below!


Double Bottle Packages

*Glenlivet 12years – RM788

*Glenlivet 15years – RM1528

*Mumm Champagne – RM788

*Chivas 12years – RM768

*Chivas 18years – RM1588

*Absolut Blue – RM728

*Martell VSOP – RM888

*Martell Cordon Bleu – RM2388

*Perrier Jouet Grand Brut – RM928

*Perrier Jouet Belle Epoque Vintage – RM3488

Prodigy KL is located at:

No. 1, Jalan Kia Peng,
50450 Kuala Lumpur.
Contact: 03 2141 9998
Opens:
9 AM - 3PM on Wednesday till Sunday

Check them out on:

Twitter : @prodigyclubkl 
Instagram : @prodigy_KL

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