My Working Trip in Langkawi in 1998

This was my working-cum-holiday trip to Langkawi in 1998. Yes, 2 years before this Covid-19 pandemic. That is why you don't see me wearing a mask then. Those were the carefree days from this virus outbreak.

There were scenic shots till the end, you will see the various panoramic landscapes of the beautiful, untouched island of Langkawi,with many duty free items for sale like liquor, chocolates, batik, perfumes, floral cutleries, and many other high-end items.

There are many activities to do in Langkawi, such as, island hopping by boat, snorkelling, take a short helicopter ride who get a bird's eye view of Cenang Beach Bay, see the beautiful sunset by the horizon on a yatch, visiting many places of tourists' attractions, and more.

This little island is jam-packed with tourism industry. There are many cashew nuts, pistachios, and chocolates that you cannot find in the usual malls of other parts of Malaysia.

This is what makes Langkawi so special where tourist from locals and foreign countries flock here and patronise the restaurants, shopping malls, etc. There are enough bad news flying around the media worldwide and even locally. Hence, I shall dwell the carefree days then to stay happy and cheerful.

Sometimes, we all need a break from the monotony of work and work and blogging is my passion. Simply because I can pen my thoughts freely, without anyone telling me what to write and such. There is this freedom that you get to enjoy as you blog your musings and also rants. Okay, stay safe and practise social distancing, everyone.

As today is a Monday, the first day of the week, I would like to cheer us up with the lovely yellow themed picture from my Instagram account.

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Had a Good Weekend

Last weekend, I spent my time at a mountain resort in Genting Highlands but unfortunately, had my iPhone 5 pick pocketed at the escalator of First World Hotel. I was an easy target because my bag was open and unbuttoned. Otherwise, the trip would have been an enjoyable holiday. Anyway, I had my iPhone 5 replaced with a new one of iPhone 6, which was bought yesterday at Gurney Plaza. We went to First Avenue to check the price first before heading to Gurney Plaza to make the purchase at a Digi stall. The water them park, Big Shot, carousel, etc were removed and in place was new construction of probably another indoor theme park or a hotel that will be linked to First World Hotel, with 6,000 rooms - supposedly the biggest hotel in the world based on the number of rooms.

God's Saving Grace

It is certainly by God's grace that I am where I am today: with a dream job to work in a home office and getting EPF (employees' provident fund) and SOCSO (workers' social security) which is like an insurance. I also have medical benefits, MCs and leave. Never in my wildest dreams will I imagine that someone from Cari website shoot me the first introductory email in a dating website and the rest is history. That someone became my website client, my boss and now my soul mate. We are now working and staying together while travelling almost every other week to Kuala Lumpur for business cum holidays. I have been to Genting Highlands more than 10 times already and have stayed in all the hotels there - Genting Hotel, Resorts Hotel, Highlands Hotel, First World Hotel, Theme Park Hotel and Awana Resort Hotel.