Wangsa Maju Gets High-End Shopping Mall

When Alpha Angle opened many years ago, it cause quite a stir among the community. For once, Wangsa Maju had its own shopping mall, even though it was only 2 storeys. It had a cinema also, which is now occupied by the Jaya Jusco Home Furnishing area. The anchor tenant was Jaya Jusco which now became Jusco Aeon. It also had its fair share of eateries. Then came Giant and Carrefour and soon after, Wangsa mau folk did not need to go to town to shop.

But we desperately needed a high-er end shopping mall and recently, this place called Wangsa Walk provided something Wangsa Maju folk can be proud of - in the likes of CineLeisure or Ikano in Damansara and Kota Damansara areas.

We recently checked out the two-floor Wangsa Walk and found it to be quite impressive, although we were wondering why the floor had to be made slanting and mirror-like in finishing. If it was to give class, we hope the management would ensure safety of shoppers there, especially where a pool of water, which cannot be detected on the mirror finish tiles, could result in a bad fall.

Although all the shops are yet to open, entrepreneurs are not wasting time to book their piece of the economic pie. And interestingly, the management had given a fair mix of shops, too, led by anchor tenant Cold Storage where you could get some quality food within a supermarket.

We are interested in seeing how this place develops. And for your interest, here are some pictures:



Some shops have yet to open. Lucky are those who have booked trading space. Looks like a boom is coming for those who had a space.

Look at the sloping mirror-finish floor. Can you spot a pool of water if there was one?


Mak Datins and such, here is some place to hang out if you are tired of shopping.

Fine architecture but better if made functional as well.

Jalan Gombak Now More Dangerous

This U Turn is in front of Ong Tai Kim. No traffic lights. Be careful when approaching this stretch when cars may suddenly slow down to turn.

When the road expansion plan came, I thought it would be good. And it should be, since the widened road will translate into less congestions. But if you were to take a drive from the Ong Tai Kim supermarket till Jalan Pahang tunnel, you will see that there are so many U-turns along the way. Some of these U-turns are next traffic lights, hence making them safer, but many are just random turns. With a bigger road and speeding vehicles, one of these days, some nasty accident is going to happen anwaywhere between Batu 5 and Chong Hwa. Lorries, too, which supply goods to the shops on one side of the road had to use the U Turns to return.
Now, they are working on Jalan Pahang. I hope there wont be as many U-turns there as there have been in Gombak.

Is This The Way To Prepare Sushi?

Pay attention to the hands.

You like sushi? I do, too. As far as I know, you eat sushi raw. Whether it is fish or cucumber of even an octopus meat, a good sushi chef normally uses gloves to keep the food contamination-free, especially from dirt from under the fingernails. Unless it is prepared for own consumption, always use gloves.

I was amazed therefore when shopping at a newly opened supermarket in Wangsa Walk, I spotted this sushi chef preparing rolls without wearing gloves. Becaseu he doesn't look Japanese, I decided to blog about it. I had earlier wanted to buy some home but when I saw how he prepared the sushi, I decided to avoid it for good. At least not from this supermarket. My advice for you sushi lovers - watch the hands of the person preparing your sushi before you buy packed ones.

Selamat Hari Raya

We wish you a Selamat Hari Raya Aidil Fitri and a safe journey balik kampung.

Thank You, Thank You!

What started off as an effort to document the going ons in the Wangsa Maju constituency P116 has today born its fruits today. I have not been keeping tabs on the traffic and usually go in after months and months - if I remember.
Today, when I opened the account and saw what the monthly visits were, I am impressed. For the thousands and rising visits, I thank you all from the bottom of my heart. This achievement would not have been possible without your patronage. Thank you and I will continue to update you guys on the happenings within the Wangsa Maju P116 constituency.

Candy Man

They call him Tok-Tok Man or the ancient candy seller. This fellow is hardly 40 and he is plying a dying trade in candy. He can be seen at Genting Kelang market on Saturday mornings. A packet of peppermint candy costs RM4.

Old House For Sale - Any Takers?

I saw this along the football field next to the Air Panas market. This shack is for sale and the agent's number is prominently displayed on its gates. My apologies for blurring out the numbers to discourage ad posts. If you are interested in this, just go around the padang once and you will see it at one of its corners near to the temple.

Chinese Muslim Makan Place

If you are in Wangsa Maju area this Ramadan and wondering where you could go for some 'halal' Chinese food, try this shop. The signboard says it all, "Tanpa Was-Was". If memory serves me well, this used to be a fledgling seafood joint owned by a Chinese operator. It didnt do too well back then but today, it's a while different ball game. I wont say much - just go early!

This restaurant is located on the main thoroughfare in Taman Melawati opposite the huge car park and just at the corner's turn from Maybank.