Apam Balik – Malaysian Street Food
After seeing Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang islands, we were walking down towards Penang hills. On our way we saw a man preparing something which caught my fancy. The aroma was so good and tickled my olfactory senses that I immediately wanted to have it without even knowing how it would taste!

I watched the man make it step by step.
I have

When I was coming down the steps of Batu caves, I suddenly saw this idol. And I had to take a photo of it. Believe me, I was pleasantly surprised. I had never seen a cow with a woman’s breasts ! Forgive me for my lack of knowledge of Hindu mythology.
Later, I wanted to learn about this idol and this is what I know now.
Goddess Kamadhenu, a divine goddess, is also known as Surabhi. Kamadhenu, the sacred cow, is an integral part of Hindu mythology and grants all wishes and …

A short photo quiz this time.
I saw them in a market in Kuala Lumpur & wondered what they were. On a closer look, I appreciated the idea.
Now, it’s your turn to tell me what you think these are. Comment section is where you can make your imagination or guesses. I might moderate the comments for this post.

Shoes ?
P.S.- Correct answer

Picture of the moment: Jalan Petaling
Picture of the moment is a weekly series exhibiting pictures from around the world.
When I turned to this street, I knew I had to click a photo of it to share with my people back home. The colorful houses in a row opposite the road were invitingly attractive. These houses are very old and each one of them has a story attached to it.

Jalan Petaling, China town in Kuala Lumpur.
I waited there at the crossing near the signboard. The traffic and the passersby were moving …

Picture of the moment: Kissing not allowed.
Picture of the moment is a weekly series exhibiting pictures from around the world.
Today’s picture of the moment is a poster.
Here in India, at times we get involved and react to many useless debates. Thanks to some powerful people, we do not even approve of visual ads for life threatening hazards related to Tobacco smoking which kills millions of people every year.

No kissing in public.
But I am sure

Sunset at Port Dickson beach, Malaysia.
It is a quiet evening by the beach in Port Dickson. Except for a few, the people have started moving towards their home. Some locals have come to a small marketplace along the beach which mainly hosts a food court & a few shops. It also has a place to relax, play and watch the sea water changing its color to match the Sun.

Sunset at Port Dickson beach, Malaysia.
The air stands still. Not a single

KTM KOMUTER PINK COACH FOR WOMAN PASSENGER ONLY
In India, for years we are so used to a concept called ‘Ladies coach’ in a train whether it is a local train or intercity but do you know Malaysia’s first coach service for women was launched very recently?

A Ladies coach.
On my last visit to Malaysia, to my joy, I noticed that a ladies coach has been introduced. And since its launch in May 2010, it has been receiving rave reviews from women of all races.
Malaysia’s first coach service for women is marked …