7 July 2021 marks the 13th anniversary of the recognition of George Town, together with Malacca City, as a United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) World Heritage Site since 2008. But what exactly does it mean to be recognised as a UNESCO World Heritage Site? This means that George Town has legal protection […]
Most Malaysians probably would know Wesak Day as a national public holiday. Some would even know of it as celebrating the birthday of Buddha. However, there is much more to Wesak Day than just that. Today, we shall look into this holiday and come to a better understanding of it. What Is Wesak Day? Wesak […]
Hey everyone, it’s that time of the year again, Ramadhan, and you know what that means: puasa, berbuka, and Ramadhan deals! Break your fast with some of the best buffets in the Klang Valley as we take a look at what makes these Ramadhan offers some of the best that you can’t miss! Santapan Warisan […]
On 15 April 1989, then-Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad officially declared Malacca City to be a historical city. Ever since then, 15 April has been officially celebrated as a state holiday for Malacca, the Declaration of Malacca as a Historical City. Malacca City was Malaysia’s unofficial historical city until 7 July 2008 when the […]
We have good news for everyone: the KLIA Crazy Sale is back again with more crazy discounts for your favourite luxury brands! Get ready to shop and spend until 28 March 2021; that’s now until this coming Sunday! Time: 10 AM–6 PM (25 & 28 March); 10 AM–8 PM (26–27 March) Venue: Stage Area, Level […]
Drive-in dining is not new to Malaysia. When A&W opened their PJS 52 outlet in 1965, they brought in the concept of a drive-in, where customers can park their vehicles at the restaurant and receive service right in the comfort of their own cars. Sama-Sama Hotel KLIA is proud to provide the same concept, called […]
Ever since COVID-19 became a global pandemic last year, many events, such as concerts and food festivals, had to be cancelled. Taking their place, however, are virtual events where participants can be part of the event via video conferencing. Even though it’s not as immersive, that’s the best available option during this time. With that […]
Valentine’s Day this year will be very different from past years because the Movement Control Order (MCO) mandated by the Malaysian government has been extended past 14 February 2021. As such, romantic candlelight dinners at fancy restaurants are out of the question. Couples shouldn’t worry, however, as several solutions are available to overcome this obstacle, […]
Every year, Tamil Hindu devotees in Malaysia would celebrate Thaipusam. This is the time when droves of devotees would flock to Hindu temples, especially the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple at Batu Caves, and when the famous kavadi dance ceremony takes place. Last year, we dived into the meaning behind Deepavali. This time, let’s take a […]
Christmas brings to mind Santa Claus, the bringer of gifts to good children everywhere. This is actually based on the legend of St. Nicholas, the bishop of Myra who lived during the third and fourth century. In one story, he saved three young girls from a life of prostitution by secretly sending three bags of […]