Bloggers Help To Spread Love For The Children At The Penang Shan Children's Home Association

Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited the Penang Shan Children’s Home to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need.

The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.

Penang Shan Children’s Home (PSCH) began as a dream and initiative of Dr. S Balakrishnan in the year 2005. This is a non-religious and a non-profit, non-governmental organization catering to the needs of orphans, neglected children, dysfunctional families and single parents. The home was built and officially launched on 14th December 2008 by Madam Chan Siew Har.

PSCH’s mission is to maximize the attractive opportunities that are stored in the children; to make something happen; to change the ways that things are and to create something that no one else has ever created before for the children, to explore for opportunities; to provide guidance and course correction; maintaining focus on being consistent and persistent. The objectives are both short and on a long term basis. The short term objective is to provide all the children with a safe and supportive environment. The focus will be on the development of physical, mental, emotional, educational, social and recreational skills that will create awareness to structure and mould the child’s future. The longer term development includes the options that are available for the child’s future, supporting them to complete the tertiary education preferably to University level. For those who are unable to complete the basic education, they would be trained in developing their skills by educating them in skill training centers. Through home visits and working with parents, they would like to ensure that eventually the child is reunited with his/her family thus becoming the backbone of the family.

How to help Penang Shan Children’s Home Association?

1. Adopt-A-Child Program
The average monthly expenditure per child amounts to RM400. This includes lodging, education, meals, transportation and pocket money. Interested members of the public can contact the home.

2. Donation
The home solely depends on donation to meet the relatively high running cost. They would be very grateful members of the public or private companies can step forward to contribute a one-off or monthly fixed donation. Interested entity can contact the home.

Other Information:
Penang Shan Children’s Home Association
679-D, Jalan Mount Erskine, Tanjung Tokong, 10470 Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-2292186 / 016-4127711
Fax: 04-2292186
Email: shanchildrenhomepg@yahoo.com

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Bloggers Help To Spread Love For The Children At The Children's Protection Society Penang

Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited the Children’s Protection Society to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need.

The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.

The Children’s Protection Society (CPS) began as an initiative of Dato’ Nazir Ariff when he was President of the Rotary Club in Penang (1991). It is a non-profit, non-governmental organization catering to the needs of neglected and/or abandoned children in Penang. It was officially launched in April 1992 by Puan Sri Chua Kah Peng.

The objectives of CPS are both immediate and longer-term. The immediate objective is to provide children at risk with a safe, supportive and conducive environment (Shelter). Their concerned and focused areas include the emotional and physical development, education, social and recreational skills. At the same time, CPS aims to work with parents and other family members, so that the child can eventually be reunited with his/her family.

In the pipeline, they hope to support projects to enhance community-based facilities for childcare and development in areas where such facilities are lacking. They also try to promote a more general awareness of the issues relating to children at risk by being involved in training and discussions. Hence they work together with various government and non-government organizations to help to develop longer-term strategies and goals.

How to help Children’s Protection Society?

1. Become a Volunteer: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help.html
Learning and Tuition is always needed – many of our children have missed a substantial amount of school due to their backgrounds, and often find it difficult to catch up with school work. If you are prepared for the extra challenges which many of our children face, and are prepared to commit a regular time a week (can be anything from an hour up).

2. Sponsor-A-Child Program: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help02.html
Talk to any of our staff if you are interested to sponsor a child

3. Donation: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help03.html
If you want to make a financial donation, please send cheques (payable to Children’s Protection Society Pulau Pinang) to CPS at 118-A Jalan Scotland, 10450 Penang. CPS is a registered charity home with the Welfare Department so donations will be tax-exempt.

4. Sponsoring an Activity or Outing: http://www.cpspg.org.my/webpages/help04.html
CPS organizes many activities for the children, staff and volunteers. We welcome sponsorship of specific activities. Give us a call if you have any ideas of your own, or would like to hear from us on what sort of activities you could sponsor.

Other Information:
Children’s Protection Society Pulau Pinang
118-A Jalan Scotland, 10450 Penang, Malaysia
Tel: 04-8294046
Fax: 04-8294046
Email: cpspg@hotmail.com
Website: www.cpspg.org.my

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Bloggers Help To Spread Love For The Children At The Ramakrishna Ashrama Penang

Penang, 3rd February 2013 — About 40 bloggers and public visited The Ramakrishna Ashrama to distribute food, beverages and gadgets, sponsored by various commercial entities. It’s a philanthropic exercise not only by businesses in executing their Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) but by everyone to give back to the society, thus making life more bearable for everyone in need.

The event is made possible by Crowdpot Sdn Bhd (Event Organizer), Ninetology Malaysia, SUBWAY® (Suntech, iAvenue, & Leith Street branches), Chatime Malaysia, Langkawi Saga Travel & Tours Sdn. Bhd. and Alextan Artworks.

The Ramakrishna Ashrama (Orphanage), Penang is a charitable organization founded in 1938 under the inspiration and guidance of His Holiness Swami Bhaswarananda Maharaj who was then stationed at The Ramakrishna Mission, Singapore. Apart from spiritual activities, the Ashrama runs an orphanage, catering for both boys and girls with ages ranging from 6 to 20 years old.

The orphanage admits needy orphaned children who are poor and need the help from the society to assist them with basic needs and education. The children in the home are given proper education and are well cared for so that they will grow up to be useful citizens. Besides education, the girls learn traditional dancing, cooking and housekeeping. Children excelling well academically are encouraged to pursue higher education.

How to help The Ramakrishna Ashrama?

1. Sponsoring a Child Program: http://theramakrishnapg.org/2009/02/22/sponsor-a-child-program-in-ramakrishna-ashrama-penang/
The estimated cost to support a child at Ramakrishna Ashrama RM1,500 per annum. The breakdown cost is as follows.
Education: RM500
Food: RM600
Maintenance: RM300
Miscellaneous: RM100

2. Donation: https://www.cimbclicks.com.my/TIBSEPWeb/fpxPaymentToNGO_add.do?payeeId=FPXNGORAMA
Donation to The Ramakrishna can be done only via CIMB Cares (www.cimbclicks.com.my)

Orphan Admission: http://theramakrishnapg.org/2009/02/22/orphan-admission/
A child with either no parents or with a single parent who supports the child can be admitted to the Ashrama under the following circumstances:
- He/She is from age 6 and above.
- The parent or relatives has no means of supporting the child.
- The child has been mistreated or abused.
(Referred by the Jabatan Kebajikan Negeri or community leaders)

Other Information:
The Ramakrishna Ashrama
No 37, Jalan Scotland, 10450 Pulau Pinang
Tel: 04-2270869
Fax: 04-2278921
Email: ramkorp@hotmail.com
Website: http://theramakrishnapg.org/

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Sini Ada Bak Kut Teh (这里有肉骨茶） at Taman Austin Perdana, Johor Bahru

Sini Ada Bak Kut Teh / The Bak Kut Teh is Here (这里有肉骨茶) (N1.54523 E103.78964) became a popular spot before the restaurant start operation, all because of the Unique name! The restaurant is located at the entrance of Taman Mount Austin (Jalan Mutiara Emas 9/3). Everyone was curious about it before they start their business included me and my friends...

This Bak Kut Teh restaurant has a total different concept compare with others, it provide a better and clean environment for you and your family to enjoy the foods relax and comfortable. They even have a Air-Conditioning area which is also a Smoke Free area.
We chose to dined on the first floor...

The dining area at first floor...

A small separated area for more privacy...

Air-condition session (smoke free area)

Serving counter on first floor

Now the local Bal Kut Teh lovers have a choice to enjoy Bak Kut Teh in 2 type of environments, either you choose to dine in the traditional kopitiam environment or a better and clean environment like this but with the slightly higher price...

I was attracted by the latest technology of this tea pot refilling system. The water under the cabinet is boiling all time and you can refill your tea pot by just sit on the black knot. This is really convenience! This is the First Bak Kut Teh restaurant who implement the easy way to their customers.

Our ordered for the night :-
1)  Bak Kut Teh - spare ribs (排骨)
2)  Streaky pork with fat (五花肉)
3)  Stewed pork with mixture of meat and others (卤三味）
4)  Braised Chicken feet (焖鸡脚)
5)  Salted vegetables
6)  Tau-pok (Bean curd)

Bak Kut Teh - spare ribs (排骨)

It had a different Bak Kut Teh flavor from others in Johor Bahru, herbal taste was not as rich as those famous Bak Kut Teh...No MSG, the ribs were tender and drop from the bone easily. It was Special and very much base on individual taste bud...

The Streaky pork (五花肉)

The streaky pork with fat had the same broth as the spare ribs, it was soft and tender.

Stewed pork - 卤三味

This stewed pork was Delicious! The bowl of claypot served with the streaky pork with fat, skins and nerves which is not commonly available in Johor Bahru. It a Must try dish! Recommended!

Braised chicken feets - 焖鸡脚

The chicken feet was braised perfectly! Springy and nice! According to my wife, beacuse I don't take chicken feet...:)

Others dishes were just average, we were satisfied with the dinner!
Beside the dishes we had above, the do serve Pork Tribes (猪肚）and Yellow rice wine chicken (黄酒鸡).

Some of my friends told me that this restaurant price is rather higher comparing with other, I agree. But it provide a total different environment comparing from the traditional type, I'm willing to pay a little bit more... As I mentioned above, you have choices to choose to dine in a Typical Chinese kopitiam or Air-Conditional restauarant environment, I believe most of the 'families' will choose 这里有肉骨茶 just because it has a Smoke Free session, don't mind paying slightly higer for a 'Healthy Environment'. At least my family like it!
Well, the choice is yours...

The each claypot portion served above (for the 3 serves) was for 2 persons, and the price is between RM20-RM22. It's reasonable especially in this better environment.

According to the owner (Mr Andrew Chuah), the restaurant offering a package which include a bowl of Claypot Bak Kut Teh, salted vege, tau-pok and a glass of drink for RM15.00 per person. You can choose to dine in the well ventilated area or Air-Conditioning area...what do you think?! :)

Do try out if you happen to be around the area, you might like it!

*  Everyone taste bud is different...

THE RESTAURANT WAS CLOSED SINCE APRIL 2013.

Sini Ada Bak Kut Teh / The Bak Kut Teh is Here

(这里有肉骨茶)

G01, Jalan Mutiara Emas 9/3,

Taman Mount Austin, Johor Bahru

Tel : +607-3532750

Close on Monday

Location map of The Bak Kut Teh Is Here at Tmn Austin Perdana, Johor Bahru.

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P' Yai Thai Restaurant at Taman Impian Emas, Skudai - Johor.

P' Yai Thai Restaurant (N1.54301 E103.68680) is located along Jalan Impian Emas 5/1, Taman Impian Emas, Skudai - Johor. Which is the row of shops just next to the Petronas petrol station, Impian Emas.

The restaurant received many positive reviews from the internet and Facebook, so we decided to have our dinner during our visit to Rina Balinese Resort.

The simple and yet comfort setting really made us relax...the friendly supervisor (I think) who took our order in a minute and I like the way how she advise the customers.

The simple setup from P' Yai Thai Restaurant, Taman Impian Emas

Our dinner :-
1)  Thai Spicy Lime Steam Squids
2)  Soya sauce steam fish
3)  Pandan Chicken

Thai Spicy Lime Steam Squids

Soya sauce steam fish

Pandan Chicken

The squid was tender and perfect with the Thai spices, the size was big, like it! The fish was fresh and nice! I should have order the grouper which taste better...The Pandan Chicken was well marinated with the 'Pandan' and not too dry! We all like the food and satisfied with it! Thumbs Up!

Fresh Soya sauce steam fish from P' Yai Thai Restaurant

Nice Pandan Chicken!

The fishes serve in the restaurant are fixed price which is different from others who follow the market price. Great!

The Damage : RM70.00 included drinks for 2 adults and 1 child. Reasonable and Worth the price!

The P' Yai Thai Restaurant already went into our regular restaurant list and be the First choice for Thai Food Restaurant in Johor Bahru to us for the moment.

P' Yai Thai Restaurant
15, Jalan Impian Emas 5/1,
Taman Impian Emas,
81300 Skudai, Johor
Tel : 011-28337041
Business Hour : 12pm -12am
https://www.facebook.com/PYaiThaiRestaurant

Location map of P' Yai Thai Restaurant at Taman Impian Emas, Skudai - Johor.

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Rina Balinese Resort at Seelong, Johor.

The Rina Balinese Resort (N1.60759 E103.70628) is located nearby the Kampung Seelong of Johor. We have to drove through a small alley about 1.5KM from the Main road, if we were not sure with the location and I don't think we will continue to drive into the alley with bushes on both side...(there was a signage along the road side...)

At the end of the alley, we finally reached the entrance to the Resort...

The door is always close because of the security purpose...

There is a amber parking area in front of the clubhouse, no worries if drive in...

The check-in process was smooth by the gentlemen - Mr Michael Bay. I thought he is related with the movie - "Transformer", but he said 'no'. Understand from Mr Michael after a short chat...the reason they chose this piece of land where located so deep inside from the main road is because of the spring water continue to flow underneath the whole Resort! Great!

The check-in counter is just beside the cafe area...

Let me show you the surrounding of the Resort...

Once everything done at the check-in counter, we been directed to a nice pathway where I discovered the reosrt is full of Nature...

The pathway...

The cottage (standard rooms) is located at the right side of the pathway.

The outdoor cafe area is located in the middle of the pathway, where guests can have their BBQ dinner and relax at the area...

The outdoor cafe area...

You will not lost your direction with the clear signage above...

After the short pathway, we reached the unique small swimming pool...Beware! The water is 'spring water' and its very Cold!

The Unique Spring water swimming pool of Rina Balinese Resort

The Herbal Steam Room just situated next to the swimming pool...

The changing room beside the pool

The Herbal Steam Room

We also found the Sand Spa and the Gym room opposite the pool...the indoor air-conditional massage hall also located nearby...

The Massage Hall

Very nice deco to enter the massage hall...

Walk further after the massage hall, there is a green and relax garden...and I'm curious about the small hut at the end...

Nice landscape in front of the Massage Hall...

The non-air conditional massage hut...

The Resort is providing the Balinese Massage for their guests in the reasonable price, I believe everyone will try it once you visit the resort...

On the other side of the clubhouse, there is a nice garden with full of plants and flowers...

The water wheel...

I discovered a interesting dining area which called - Feet-in-dining-pool. The whole dining area is in the pool...

The Dining Pool

The roots are nicely drop down from the top...

Ok, after all these...let me show you the Balinese Suite room that we booked...

The outlook of the Balinese Suite Room of the Resort

There are total of 6 Suite rooms in the resort which are 3 on ground floor and 3 on first floor...I like the colonial feel of the design...

There is a small relax area just outside our room, it's nice to have few friends gather there with some beers during the evening...

Outside our room...

It was a Surprised once we stepped into the room...the queen bed was well decorated with the Balinese style! We like it very much!

 

I requested the extra bed and the room is spacious even after the bed being arranged. The wardrope is just next to the queen bed...there's a small bar counter with a mini fridge opposite the bed...

The mini bar counter with the fridge

The room also equipped with a 32" LCD TV which we were not really watch it...

The bathroom was comfortable enough, it has a big mirror and the hair dryer just next to it...

The shower area below...I like the shower head design...

The shower area...

The resort is full of beautiful flowers and plants around...especially the orchids...

Beautiful orchids

I did had a peek in front of the cottage room just opposite the Balinese Suite, well...the room also has a small compound in front of it, it's nice to have some BBQ during dinner time...

The Cottage room

Addtional bed is not allow in the cottage, maybe because of the limited space inside...

There is a 3 storey height - single room located just next to the building, and I think this should be the room for the resort manager...I can feel the cool while looking at it!

The single room in 3 storey height...

The Spring water flow in front of our room non-stop through out the 24 hours per day....these will secure all the guest from the mosquittoes. Yes, correct! The room area is free from mosquitoes!

The spring water flow in the drain non-stop...

The room package was with breakfast included. We had our pleasant and quite stayed in the resort (2 days 1 night) with their freindly staffs and we will come back again next time just to escape from the Johor Bahru City!

You can check out their room rate from their website below...or make a phone call to Mr Michael for reservation, who know you might get a better rate?! :)

Well decorated basin

RINA BALINESE RESORT
(Managed by Rina Nature Spa & Recreation Sdn. Bhd.)
Lot 2515, Jalan Seelong Jaya 6, Kampung Seelong Jaya,
81400 Senai. Johor. Malaysia
Tel:  +6012-2104116 (Mr Michael Bay)
Fax:  +607-2380269
http://www.rbr.my

Location map of Rina Balinese Resort at Seelong, Johor.

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