Karnival Komuniti Kraf 2025

The Community Craft Carnival 2025

Kompleks Kraf Jalan Conlay

Melaka Booth

They actually transportedtheir own trishaw from Melaka to this carnival. Adoiiiii.

Had a lovely chat with Perak. They were promoting Perak and had some great travel brochures to give away. I love seeing these every year because this was also a way for me to check which places I had missed visiting. 

Hehe the staff asked me where have I visited and I said, it’s better to ask me where have I not visited!!!

I named places that the younger staff have not even heard before!!! We earned these cute Tapirs for joining the Perak tourism club. Ohhh, they even came up with their own Coffee Trails around Perak. Good job!!!

My own batik button

Even got me some beautiful stamps for my collection.

I super loveeeeee the batik stamp.

Look how beautiful the Terengganu batik stamp is. Took me 3 tries to get a perfect pattern.

Mdm Hanim Apeng 

We met this inspiring Orang Asli entrepreneur today who took time to chat with us. Mdm Hanim Apeng is from the Jakun-Jahut tribe from Pahang but currently living at the Kampung Orang Asli Sungai Buloh, Selangor. She is the founder of Asli MakIntan Enterprise. 

She speaks in an eloquent manner, has interesting stories to share and expressed her love for creating traditional Orang Asli handicraft and lifestyle products. Being a community leader, she supports and helps other indigenous communities (there are 18 Orang Asli tribes in Peninsular Malaysia) as well.

 

“Snow” in KL

Hahahaaaa Fake Snow!!!

But the Christmas vibes were present. Excitement was obvious. 

I soooo had to see it for myself. 

I just could not believe the crowd. Sooooo many humans around waiting for the snow fall, everyone was happy, they cheered when the snow started falling, excitedly taking videos and photos…. 

and so did we 😂 (minus the cheering!!!)

The good spirit of a snowy Christmas feeling was so contagious.

Rustic Borneo Kitchen

Kelana Jaya SS6

I knew it was going to be tough looking for a park but after hearing so many good reviews about this place, I wanted to give it a try.

Was early, about 9AM, so found a park at the back of the shop. 

Shop was dark, servers didn’t seem to be in the mood to work (that’s the impression I got),  tables were along the corridors and there was no fans on the ceiling. 

Yupp, I was sweating!

I thought this was 7th Mile Kitchen as mentioned by some food reviewers but it is NOT. 

Rustic Borneo belongs to Alvin, who later turned up at the kopitiam and gave it some cheer. At least there was some decent conversation. He cleared up my confusion about 7th Mile. 

Nice chap, from Kuching.

Rustic Borneo’s menu was good. Great variety. 

I just wished that the kopitiam was more conducive. 

We ordered Sarawak Laksa, Kolo Mee Pok and Kiaw. 

Very nicely cooked. Tasted authentic. 

 

KL Seni & STEM Festival 2025

“Where in the world is Plaza 20008?” I wondered.

 It says it’s in KLCC Park. Hmmmmm.

Ohh, it is an empty space beside Suria KLCC, in front of the Four Seasons Hotel, facing the KLCC Park. 

I thought it’s a great event space. 

This was such a lovely initiative by Petrosains and the Philharmonic but I didn’t enjoy much. Performances were spread out and the good ones were too late (for me).  I love attending this kinda events early but I am not about to sit myself there the whole day. So I always miss out on better performances, like the Chinese Opera which was held at 6PM. 

The stalls… I expected a bigger variety. It was quite disappointing to me. However, I did find an interesting stall that created and promoted products from recycled stuff. That was good!

Plaza 20008 is on the right, where the yellow banners

Ekha… got my stylo yellow bracelet here… a recycled product!

Had my Coconut Tea drink here. Yummy!

We went back on the last day to catch the lion dance by Universiti of Malaya Liondance troupe. It rained the whole time. 

Haiya this fella gave me a sweet. I no want sweet.

I want $$$

You g drummers

UM Liondance troupe

 

Lee Chong Wei

YESSSSSSSS!

I met our Badminton Legend! Our Champion!

I believe his full title is Datuk Seri Datuk Wira Lee Chong Wei but when I saw him, I was too excited to remember exactly. 

So I called him Sir. 

He was so nice. He was with a group of people and I had spotted him before they sat at a table. I so wanted a picture with him but how do I interrupt them?

Then 2 couples went over for a photo and I sprinted forward too, didn’t want to lose my opportunity!!!

 

Karnival KPDN 2025

Karnival KPDN 2025, Shah Alam

KPDN - Kementerian Perdagangan Dalam Negeri dan Kos Sara Hidup 

(Ministry of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living of Malaysia.)

This carnival was organized to promote local products, support entrepreneurs, and to provide affordable goods to consumers. 

I did not realize this carnival was so gigantic. It was held at the grounds of the Dataran Kemerdekaan. Plenty of parking. Huge spacious space for huge tents. Of course, the crowd was crazy too. 

Well, I love big events. Makes it worth my effort and time. The first attractive thing I saw was Proton in batik wrap!!!

First booth stop was Petronas. 

Got ourselves free aprons.

This was the most eye - opening part for me … the Jualan Rahmah Madani tent. OMAIGADDDDDD! The people went crazy over the grocery and fresh produce’s prices. They were buying in trolley loads. 

I was flabbergasted. I just stood there, pretty sure my mouth was like a goldfish!!!, and observed. 

Just WOW!

No, I did not buy a single thing. Refused to queue up. I came out with just photos, videos and a very lasting memory!!!

This got my attention - Graffiti Art Competition

Met JOSH MOSHO

He was so friendly and kind to chat with me while painting. 

Met these 2 cutesos! There was another tent that promoted local products and these 2 fur balls were there to promote dry / leave in shampoo!

 

客家佬猪手面 • Cheras Perdana

I am in love!!!

This Hakka styled Pork Knuckle is the yummiest most flavorful piggy I have ever tasted. No smell. Fantastically well marinated. Melted in my mouth. 

Taman Indah, Cheras

This is the place. 

Pork Knuckle stall is the first stall on the right. 

 

Latin American Festival

I was astonished… this is the 16th Latin American Festival held in KL and I was only last week old to have heard about it!

Apparently it’s usually held at Low Yat Plaza, they blocked the whole road in front of the plaza, which made it a really nice enough spacious space for a giant party. Moreover directly opposite the plaza was a pathway of restaurants, with a roof. Perfect for the vendors of this festival to display and sell their food and liquor. 

Also, I have never visited Low Yat Plaza before so this is my chance. Always heard unplesant stories about that place. Maybe it was the old building but this present one was realllllly nice and bright. Better than the gloomy dark digital mall at Section 14 PJ. This plaza has a great food court at the basement, nicely maintained with a good selection of food stalls. I’m impressed. 

I came for the performances. But I didn’t have the patience to wait as in between performances there was a DJ who played music for the public to dance. So, only caught a few. 

Moreover, the crowd was huge. It was relaxing if you just wanna have a mojito and dance the afternoon away!

Funny story: There were 4 photographers who stopped by me to take photos of my tattoo!!! Only 1 person asked for permission lol. That caught me by surprise!!!

Mayor of KL, Datuk Seri Maimunah

DBKL (City Council) Dance Crew

 

Look at the crowd. 

This was just under the roof, not including the front part of the stage!!!

 

Mr Bean Experience & Pop Up Cafe

MR BEAN EXPERIENCE & POP UP CAFE

Celebrating the 35th anniversary of the first live-action episode, Acolab – a popular anime cafe – has launched the Mr Bean Experience at Pavilion Bukit Jalil from now till 1st February 2026.

We have always enjoyed Mr Bean. For me, I prefer the real life comedy and not the cartoons. 

This was a fun pop up exhibition to visit!

Big Breakfast and Fish & Chips