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| Posted: 30 Sep 2011 03:38 PM PDT Cakes galore Satisfy your cravings for gourmet coffee, homemade recipe of fresh breads, designer cakes and pastries at Hotel Equatorial Melaka's ETC coffee corner. Opens from 7am to 11pm from Sunday to Thursday and 7am to 1am on Friday, Saturday and public holiday eve. For details, call 06-282 8333 ext 3133. STEAMBOAT TREAT Steamboat lovers are welcome to Manja Coffee House at Hotel Grand Continental Kuantan for this month's promotion 'Steamboat Pantai Timur. Priced at RM29nett per adult (min two persons). The promo is available from 11am-2.30pm and 6.30pm-10pm. For reservations, call 09-515 8888. NOODLES DELIGHT The Hou Mei Noodle House (Level 2 of First World Plaza in Genting) brings Sze-Chuan Noodles (RM15++) to spiceup your taste buds from 11am-11pm. For reservations, call 603-6101 1118. (www.genting.com.my) BUFFET SPREAD First World Cafe (Level 3 of First World Plaza, Genting) offers a buffet spread for the month featuring a wide variety of street food such as Fried oh chien, cuttlefish served with kangkong, prawn mee, different types of satay, chicken kebab, roti john, roti hot dog, steamed coconut rice and waffle ice cream. Buffet lunch from noon to 2.30pm is priced RM41++ (adult) and RM20.50++ (child) while buffet dinner (5.30pm-9.30pm) is priced RM48++ (adult) and RM24++ (child). For reservations, call 603-6101 1118. (www.genting.com.my) Ballroom dance class A beginner's ballroom dancing class for cancer survivors, family, friends and caretakers is held every Thursday from 11am-noon at a monthly fee of RM10 at Malacca Cancer Society's Oasis centre. Conversational Mandarin class is held every Tuesday from noon to 3pm at a monthly fee of RM20. For details, call 06- 283 0988 (Oasis), 012-399 7176 (Koh) or 012-323 9300 (Chua). Museum closure The people's museum, museum of Enduring Beauty, kites museum and 3D Gallery in the Peoples Museum Complex along Jalan Kota are temporarily closed for upgrade works of its exhibition facilities until further notice. For further information, contact Malacca Museum Corporations at 06-282 6526 or 281 4226. Yoga class A yoga class for cancer survivors, family, friends and caretakers is held every Monday from 10am to 11am at a monthly fee of RM5 at Malacca Cancer Societys Oasis centre. Participants need to bring their own yoga mat. For details, call Oasis at 06- 283 0988. ART EXHIBITION Art lovers can go to the 1Malaysia Contemporary Art exhibition until Oct 15 at Johor Baru Danga City Mall exhibition hall at level four from 10am until 10pm. For details, call 07-221-5008. JEWELLERY PROMO Looking for the right time to purchase jewelleries? Visit the SK Jewellery promotion from now until Oct 13. The public can visit the jewelleries promotion from 10am until 10pm at Johor Baru City Square. For details, call 07-226 3668. Change of number The Muar Inland Revenue Department at Sungai Abong here has changed its telephone number from 06-9527000 to 06-9563100. Handicraft's lure Looking for unique and beautifully carved wooden and traditional batek and ceramic products for souvenirs or home decoration? Check out the Pahang Handicraft Corporation complex at Kampung Pandan II, Kuantan-Terengganu bypass. Opens from Monday to Friday, 8am-5pm. For details, call 09-538 5677. Zero waste zone Kuantan Municipal Council (MPK) had launched the Zero Waste Zone 2011 and it is MPK's aspiration to ensure that Kuantan Town Centre becomes a zero waste zone from Jalan Tanah Putih in front of Giant Hypermarket to Teluk Cempedak. For details, call 09-5121 555/666 or log on to their website at www.mpk.gov.my SIGN LANGUAGE Those wishing to learn sign language can attend classes organised by Johor Deaf Association at 64-01 Susur Larkin Perdana 2, Larkin perdana Johor Baru. For details, call 07 2320464. Cancer counselling Mahkota Medical Centre will be providing comprehensive cancer counselling services for free to the public, in collaboration with Malacca Cancer Society, every Friday from 4-6pm at No.76, Jalan Taman Melaka Raya 25, Taman Melaka Raya, Malacca. For details, call 06-285 2931 (Dr Sanjeev), 06-285 2975 (Dr Jayendran) or 06-285 0988 (Michaelina/Koh). Volunteers needed National Stroke Association of Malaysia (Nasam) Kuantan branch is looking for volunteers to help rehabilitate stroke victims. Nasam, a non-profit organisation, will provide training. For details, call 09-566 8195 or 019-951 0012 (Chua). |
| Posted: 30 Sep 2011 03:38 PM PDT Malacca: University Teknologi MARA (UTM) upstaged favourites Royal Malay Regiment Senawang Camp (RMRSC) to capture top honours in the inaugural Malacca Central District Volley-ball Association inaugural Invita-tional Volleyball Championships held at the Notre Dame School Indoor Hall in Gajah Berang. In a pulsating and thrilling final lasting 53 minutes, UTM stormed to a hard earned and deserving 25-11;14-25 and 25-12 victory over the army outfit to lift the association's challenge trophy and medals as well as the RM1000/= cash prize. Assisted by two national junior players - setter Rafi Ubdin Latiff and open striker Tan Qi Siang - UTM's change of pace and overall game strategy paid dividends particularly in the deciding game to overcome the superbly fit army side which had to settle for RM800/- as runner-up. In the third placing mach Future Best Team (FBT) registered a 25-15;25-16 win over Jasin Volleyball Club (JVC) to return home with RM500/-. JVC had to be content with RM300/-. The inaugural affair initially attracted sixteen teams but the local organisers had to settle for the first ten entries due to the pre-arranged venue facilities and tourney duration time frame. Association secretary Haji Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman disclosed at the prize presentation ceremony, that the 2012 edition will feature sixteen teams and a women's division would also be introduced. "We will be making arrangements to use two other venues close to the Notre Dame School two-court indoor hall to cater for a sixteen-tean men's competition and a women's event featuring eight teams, over a single weekend date complete with a substantial increase in prize money" he added. In the just concluded tourney, the ten competing teams were divided into two groups with the top two finishers moving into the knockout semifinal stage. Group A comprised Future Best Team (FBT), Malacca Central District Police (MCPD), Merlimau Politeknik (MP), Melaka Teknikal Universiti (MTU) and Jasin Volleyball Club (JVC). Teams in Group B included Electrical, Mechanical & Engineering Corp of Terendak Camp (EMEC), Armada Putra Volleyball Club ( APVC), Royal Malay Regiment Senawang Camp (RMRSC) and Kluang Prisons Department (KPD). In the preliminary league run-up, FBT topped Group A with four wins in as many matches. They beat MCPD 2-0, JVC 2-1, MP 2-0 and MTU 2-0. JVC came out second best securing 2-0 victories over MP, MCDP and MTU. UTM headed Group B standings with four outright wins including a hard fought 2-1 victory over RMRSC, then dubbed as a sneak preview of their expected tussle in the final later. In other matches, UTM notched easy 2-0 wins over KPD, APVC and EMEC, while it was a similar story of wins over respective opponents for the powerful spiking RMRSC outfit. In the semifinals, Group A winner FBT went down 18-25;12-25 to Group B runner-up RMRSC while Group B winner UTM posted a comprehensive 25-12;25-16 win over Group A runner-up JVC. |
| Tan sisters bring Terengganu food to Puchong Posted: 30 Sep 2011 03:38 PM PDT TWO female executives settled into a corner table upon entering Restoran Mek T and waited expectantly for a waiter to attend to them — until they realised that the restaurant operates on a fast-food concept. Mek T, which stands for Miss T(erengganu), is a place that specialises in Terengganu delicacies, ranging from main courses like nasi dagang to snacks and desserts like keropok lekor. "The fast food service format allows us to provide quick meals to customers, whether for dine-in or takeaway," said Tan Lili, who along with her sister Celia run the restaurant. "Using disposable containers is also more hygienic and clean, though we can serve the food on plates upon request." Lili assured that the food, featuring authentic Terengganu dishes using recipes that have been refined by Celia, are cooked fresh daily in the kitchen. "Celia spent years learning how to cook these delicacies from the locals themselves. "The restaurant was established out of our passion to share our hometown's cuisine with the Klang Valley crowd. "Many, including friends and family who are familiar with the east coast cuisine, come here to enjoy food they grew up with." Lili said most ingredients like spices and keropok lekor are brought in from Terengganu, while the chefs are Kelantanese. Nasi Dagang Mek is a favourite among those familiar with this east coast staple, while locals prefer Nasi Sedapp Sokmo (literal translation: Always Delicious Rice) for its value for money. Nasi Dagang features a mix of long grain and glutinous rice flavoured with coconut milk, and is served with tuna curry and light vegetable pickle (gulai ikan aiya dan acar timun). "We use premium Basmati parboiled rice for Nasi Sedapp Sokmo, which is almost like nasi briyani. It is served with two pieces of chicken curry and tangy pineapple sambal (gulai ayam dan sambal nanas)," said Lili. Other favourites at the restaurant are Laksam and Laksa. "The difference between the two is that Laksam uses thick cut noodle (similar to chee cheong fun), while the Laksa looks more like spaghetti," said Lili. "Laksam is served with a rich gravy of pureed fish in light coconut milk, while Laksa has a spiced gravy of pureed fish similar to curry but with a sour taste. Both are topped with fresh herbs and ulam." There are also the Bihun Mee Mek topped with keropok lekor and special sauce, and Nasi Ulam Mek — a traditional village meal of rice eaten all mixed up with its grilled fish flakes, fresh local herbs, fried chicken gulai and sambal toppings. Those who crave some traditional Terengganu kuih and snacks will be spoilt for choice with Restoran Mek T's colourful array of treats like Mek Lekor, Kar Pek Hu Sah, Pulut Lepa, Bingka, Sekaya Pulut, Pulut Cawan, Bantern and Lompat Tikam. "The types of desserts that are available vary daily as some are labour intensive to produce. Even these are made by Celia," said Lili. "We accepts orders for functions. However, we require at least a day or two notice in advance for special requests." Some of the menu items include Tom Yam Bihun, Nasi Goreng Belacan, Nasi Goreng Budu ala Terengganu, Terengganu Lam Mee, and Mee Hailam Terengganu Style. The restaurant also offers set meals with prices ranging from RM4.90 to RM14.90 for a main meal, dessert of the day (for selected sets) and cold drink. Lili highlighted that Restoran Mek T has been certified halal since it opened in April this year. The Tan sisters are exploring the option of franchising the restaurant in the future. n RESTORAN MEK T, 127, Jalan Kenari 23A, Bandar Puchong Jaya, Puchong, Selangor. Tel: 03-8071 5707. Website: www.mekt.com.my Business hours: Tues-Sun, 11am-9pm; Public holidays, 10am-9pm (closed on Mondays). Halal. This is the writer's personal observation and is not an endorsement by StarMetro. |
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