What on Earth Is This?

Okay, out of curiosity, have you spotted this stencilled graffiti on newly painted walls in Desa Setapak? Well, saw this one near the HP shop near the LRT station. Cheese massage? Hope you don't get cheesed off.

Pontian Wanton Restaurant

There's a new kid on the block but we have yet to try it. Outdoing all other businesses, this one decided to go at it loud and clear and here you can see all the glamour in the banner. If you have tried it, then perhaps you might want to pen us a line or two below.

Where is DeliFrance?

Shoe City now occupies the spot where DeliFrance used to be.

The first DeliFrance outlet in Wangsa Maju started at the Alpha Angle many years ago. It had enjoyed good business allowing diners to have a snack and rest their feet when shopping at the complex. The outlet sits on the second floor, overlooking the concourse below where sales are held or when festive promos are the order of the day. Imagine our surprise when we visited it recently to grab a croissant - instead we were greeted by a new outlet in its place - Shoe City. Talk about having shoe in your mouth! Anybody knew where DeliFrance went?

Massage Parlours @ Platinum

The Platinum Walk area will probably has the highest concentration per sq km of massage parlours. There are at least three within a shout's distance. These health centres have been here since Platinum Walk started. Below are three of those in and around Platinum Walk:

Social Emergency - Who Do You Call?

If you hear of someone being abused or any social misdoings, who do you call? According to the signboard, 15999 - Talian Nur. Keep the number handy although you won't miss the giant signboard at the junction from Jalan Perusahaan to Selangor Pewter bypass. Who knows when it will be removed. Isn't it better when the signboards are imprinted on all the Projek Perumahan Rakyat (Public Housing Schemes) around the area which have the highest population density?



Call when you hear of abuse or distress



Jams At Air Panas-Semarak Short Cut

The traffic lights at the Air Panas-Semarak short cut is giving problems again. If you notice from this picture, you will see tyhe cars backed up from the junction till Setapak Jaya bridge. Will someone do something about it? The MP perhaps?

Creative Capati

Let's Hot and Roll!

Okay, how many ways can you prepare capati? Well, apparently more than one. Get creative and try this one at Wangsa Walk. We have yet to try it but judging from the crowd, it is quite popular. It's about time the Indians market their traditional favourite as fast food. Not only nasi lemak or satay can you make into fast food but capati too if you know how.

Octopus Sushi

Octopus Sushi

Okay, has anyone tried this sushi outlet at Wangsa Walk yet? We were there last week and noticed it. It wasn't pack, so we were wary. Usually good food outlets are packed to the brim. But this is not a new player - if we are not mistaken, it first opened at the Ampang Point many years ago and the menu is quite extensive. So, should we try it or not?

Malaysian Public Holidays 2011

Malaysian Public Holidays 2011 for all states:

3 & 4 February
(Thu & Fri)Chinese New Year
15 February
(Tue)Prophet Muhammad's Birthday
1 May
(Sun)Labour Day
17 May
(Tue)Wesak Day
4 June
(Sat)Birthday of SPB Yang di-Pertuan Agong (King's Birthday)
30 & 31 August
(Tue & Wed)Hari Raya Puasa *
31 August
(Wed)National/Merdeka Day
16 September
(Fri) Malaysia Day
26 October
(Wed)Deepavali
6 November
(Sun)Hari Raya Qurban *
27 November
(Sun)Awal Muharram (Maal Hijrah)
25 December
(Sun)Christmas

* - Subject to confirmation


Malaysia State Public Holidays 2011

1 January (except Johor Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan & Terengganu)New Year's Day
11 January (Johor only)Hol Day of Almarhum Sultan of Johor
14 January (Negeri Sembilan only)Birthday of Yang di-Pertuan
Negeri Sembilan
16 January (Kedah only )Birthday of Sultan Kedah
20 January (Johor, N.Sembilan,
Perak, Penang, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya only)Thaipusam Festival
1 February (Federal Territory Kuala Lumpur, Labuan & Putrajaya only)Federal Territory Day
4 March (Terengganu only)Anniversary of Installation of Sultan Terengganu
30 & 31 March (Kelantan only) Birthday of Sultan Kelantan
15 April (Melaka only) Declaration of Melaka as a
Historical City
19 April (Perak only) Birthday of Sultan Perak
22 April (Sabah & Sarawak only) Good Friday
7 May (Pahang only) Hol Day of Pahang
17 May (Perlis only) Birthday of Raja Perlis
30 & 31 May (Federal Territory
Labuan & Sabah only) Harvest Festival
1 & 2 June (Sarawak only) Dayak Festival
29 June (Kedah, Perlis, N Sembilan only) Israk dan Mikraj
7 July (Penang only)UNESCO World Heritage listing Anniversary Celebrations
9 July (Penang only) Birthday of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Pulau Pinang
20 July (Terengganu only) Birthday of Sultan Terengganu
1 August (Johor, Kedah & Melaka only) Awal Ramadan *
17 August (Kelantan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Selangor & Terengganu only)Nuzul Al-Quran
10 September (Sarawak only) Birthday of T.Y.T Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sarawak
1 October (Sabah only) Malaysia Day & Birthday of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Sabah
8 October (Melaka only) Birthday of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Melaka
24 October (Pahang only) Birthday of Sultan Pahang
7 November (Kedah, Perlis, Kelantan & Terengganu only) Hari Raya Qurban (2nd Day)
22 November (Johor only) Birthday of Sultan Johor
11 December (Selangor only) Birthday of Sultan Selangor


Note:* Subject to confirmation
Where a holiday falls on a weekly rest day (Fridays or Sundays as the case may be), the following day will be substituted as a Public Holiday; and if such following day is also a Public Holiday, then the next day following it shall be a Public Holiday

Rawang Fish - Rampai Business Park

The rice package

A new fish dish outlet has just opened at the Rampai Business Park. It's called Rawang Fish. It occupies one of the many shops on the same row at the Canton Kitchen Chinese Restaurant. We decided to check out the place and found the prices quite okay. The fish fish for which it is famous is not much out of the ordinary except that the fish does not have that heavy 'earth smell'. Prices are okay. You can have a satisfying lunch for RM25 plus for two persons, inclusive of drinks.

Chinese Lettuce - RM8



Tilapia Steamed - RM18



MYMydin Now Open

The spices corner is well stocked and possibly better than that of Carrefour, even.

There is one more outlet for shopping convenience for those staying in Danau Kota, Setapak Garden and Taman Ibu Kota. MyMydin has opened an outlet near the Platinum block of condos and from the look of the crowd, it is quite popular.

Although range of goods is somewhat limited, this outlet has a good stock of spices. The greens are also quite cheap. The only problem is the lack of parking and one dreads to think of what will happen should there be a sale.

Rest of the stuff are so-so only

One more option for shoppers in Danau Kota area

Drained Out

This is a new drain cover put across some road shoulders in Wangsa Melawati area. They are made of worthless material - some kind of plastic. Why they are in place is because some idiots are stealing the metallic ones and selling them to junkyards. And the authorities have no brains to go catch them. Hence these - as additional expenditure - are used now. However, whether they are strong enough or not to sustain a person's weaight or will it deteriorate, only time will tell. Meanwhile, let's hope the thieves will not get to them I heard there's demand for fibre plastic...

Post Your Crime Alert!

We are introducing a Crime Alert Page here. If you hear of a crime or are a victim yourself, please post your comments below using the Comment Tab.

Your assistance is needed to make the Wangsa Maju Constituency free of crime. If you live in Wangsa Maju, Wangsa Melawati, Gombak 5th Mile and down to Air Panas and Setapak areas, you can do lots to contribute to the safety of our neighbours and everyone living here. We want to hear from you.

Thank you.

Old Volks Making Its Round

This is a modified Volkswagen van spotted along Taman Seri Rampai area. From the plate no, it would have been an antique, no less. There are plenty of old vehicles plying the Wangsa Maju area. Some have been kept in good condition.

Don't Use This Slip Road During Peak Hours

The junction where the slip-road joins Jalan Pahang, in front of the Sikh Temple. Traffic is diverted left into Jalan Pahang, towards Galeria. 

IF you are in Sentul and would like to use the slip-road that links Sentul to Jalan Pahang on weekdays, make sure you do not go there after office hours. This is because a traffic policeman will be station to seal off the junction and you will have to go to Setapak and make a U-turn to get to the city again. This is to help free traffic along Jalan Pahang move faster to Setapak.

Pick A Number And Wait Your Turn

The stall sells all sorts of rice and dishes.

If there is anything Malaysians need to be educated on, then it must be to wait in queue. At this nasi stall in Taman Melawati on Tuesday and Thursday evenings, you had better get your number before being served. The makcik sells nasi dagang, nasi kerabu and nasi minyak - all from Kelantan. The rice come with various dishes and those who did not get a number will not be entertained. Anyone tried this stall? Verdict please!

Take a number (inset). No number, no sale.

Arabic Cuisine in Gombak

Everyone in Gombak knows of the high concentration of Middle-Eastern community due to its proximity to the Universiti Islam Antarabangsa or Internation Islamic University. Gombak 5th Mile, behind the Ong Tai Kim Supermarket lies a row of shop houses in which you will find an exquisite Middle Eastern Restaurant serving Arabic cuisine. The name is Rawani Hadramout Restaurant.

Cosy and small, nice for family dining. There is a TV too for simple entertainment.

Hadramout Restaurant's Menu. Note the phone number - call if you are lost.

Arabic chapati - you dip it in the sauce below. No dull, I mean dhall.

Hummus dips

Islamic beer - no alcohol. From RM4..

The dishes are quite nice and range from RM4 (soups) to RM25 (whole roasted chicken with rice). They have appetisers for you to snack on such as hummus (something like chapati), main dishes like lamb mandy (RM17) and drinks ranging from RM2 for soft drinks to RM6 for mango with milk. Check them out if you are in the area.

Where Are The Trees?

Gone: The trees have been completely removed.

I was shocked when I drove by this row of shops that form the lower ground of the Pelangi Apartments along Jalan Genting Kelang. What used to be a lovely row of trees in front of the shops have been cleared out. The shopfront look bare and since many of them are restaurants, I wonder how they are dealing with the dust and din!

Do you think the UPSR and PMR should be scrapped?

I have been reading about the possibility of the UPSR (standard 6) and the PMR (Form Three) examinations being scrapped. Why the government is mulling such a move is mind-boggling. If you have school going children, chances are that you will want to benchmark their academic performance with a national-level reference point. In this case, it's the public examinations such as the two as well as the SPM and STPM.

Now the talk is that these scrapped exams will be replaced with school-designed tests. How they are going to implement it, I dont know. But what do you think? Is it such a great idea scrapping UPSR and PMR and allowing self-assessment?

We claim that too much pressure had been put on our children to do well in schools and in performing in public examinations. But isnt that the way it was back in the 50s, 60s, 70s, and 80s? Or even 90s?

Mee Kolok at Dapur Sarawak

Kolok Mee is a type of noodle found in Sarawak. It is served for breakfast, lunch or even supper, blanched in water and served in a light sauce with some condiments like shredded chicken or beef. It is similar to the Wantan Mee but Kolok Mee is not drenched in dark soya sauce.

Sarawakian living in Wangsa Maju might want to know that there is a restaurant in Gombak serving Mee Kolok near Diamond Square. This is a halal restaurant operated by a Malay from Sarawak. It is called Dapur Sarawak or Sarawak's Kitchen (picture above). Among stuff found in Sarawak you can get here include the famous three-layer-tea served with apong (or palm) sugar. There is also free Wi-Fi here.

The mee kolok with its tangy black sauce and soup.

The Mee Kolok specialities on the menu, among others.

Nasi Lemak Air Panas

If you pass by the Resource Springs Condo in the evenings, look out for the nasi lemak stall beside the bus stop. The nasi lemak biasa goes for RM1 a packet and that with sotong slightly more. His stuff is quite good and the sambal really hot. The chap sells late into the night and if you have a craving after 10, you might want to check him out. His stall is not lit and he depends on the illumination from the street lamp nearby.

(On Google Maps)

Do you know or any good nasi lemak joint around Wangsa Maju and Gombak? Let us know!

Closure of car park at Gombak LRT station

The car park at the Gombak LRT station has been closed temporarily from yesterday to allow the construction of a multi-storey car park in its place.  According to a news report by Bernama, Syarikat Prasarana Negara Berhad communications general manager Ebi Azly Abdullah, a temporary car park will be provided near the current site while construction is taking place.

For further details, call 03-7885 2585.

An artist's impression of the new multi-level car park when completed.

Genting Kelang road divider a potential cause of more jams

IF you have been driving along Jalan Genting Kelang near the Pizza Hut junction, you would have seen that a divider has been built from the junction into Jalan Perusahaan until the traffic lights leading into Taman Forlong. The City Hall planners must have thought of this as a short-term measure to curb jams along Genting Kelang in  the mornings for traffic heading towards the city because if turning is allowed near Pizza Hut, then traffic would be held up.

The traffic lights junction at Genting Kelang-Jalan Perusahaan.
City-bound cars make U-turns here.

However, they did not realise that by closing the breaks in the road, cars on Kenny Rogers/Pelangi Condo side of the road wishing to head to the city would have to make a U-turn at the Genting Kelang-Jalan Perusahaan junction. Since the traffic lights there have a habit of turning red too fast, jam is created here. It is only a matter of time when a long bottle neck happens to frustrate everyone.

The junction near Pizza Hut into the slip road to Air Panas now clear of traffic early in the mornings. Note the divider at right. 

We Have A New Logo For Facebook

Checkout our new logo on Facebook yet? Here it is. It represents two figurines made up of light and deep blue representing the torsos, with a black-O and a red-O to represent the male and female gender. Tell us what you think.

Site Updates

As you can see, we have grown over the years and we are improving the site to be an information centre for the area of Wangsa Maju. The site has been upgraded using a three-column format to provide even more information in various areas. We have also included an Important Numbers section to list down all the numbers you can call in case of emergencies.

Feel free to suggest to us how we can cater to your needs. We are all ears. And thank you for being patient with us.

Happy Wesak Day

Wishing everyone a Happy Wesak and May You Be Well And Happy

Sigh... Politics!

Choo Keong slams PAS Youth for quit demand

PETALING JAYA: Wangsa Maju MP Wee Choo Keong hit back at the PAS Youth from his constituency, saying the movement should not practise double standards by calling for his resignation as other PAS leaders have continued to serve as MPs under similar situations.
“In 1975, PAS joined Barisan and fought the 1975 general elections under the Barisan tickets. Many PAS MPs, including Tok Guru Datuk Nik Aziz Nik Mat were elected....

So, now the MP slams Pas Youth which slammed him for quitting the party he represented and for which he was probably elected by Wangsa Maju pollers in the last election. So who gets slammed next? Enough of slamming-lah. Get down to work.

There are lots to be done in Wangsa Maju. Independent or Partisan, you have your duties to the people here. Look at Jalan Genting Kelang's road upgrading. Pebbles strewn everywhere from the construction work. Can do something about it or not ah? Dangerous you know, for the bikers during rainy spells.

And of course, the unevenness that the roads have now become, as well as potholes that are beginning to form. Where? Take a drive around please!
These are the issues at ground level that needs to be resolved. Enough slamming and get cracking.

Wangsa Maju Now An Independent Constituency?

Okay, you have heard it. The MP has quit the party.

MP Wee Choo Keong Quits PKR

KUALA LUMPUR, May 14 (Bernama) -- Wangsa Maju member of parliament Wee Choo Keong on Friday quit Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), citing his disappointment over the party and Pakatan Rakyat (PR) leadership's failure to act against the sand scandal in Dengkil, Selangor as the reason.

"I feel I can no longer serve the party in a situation where I have lost trust in the leadership's ability to address such issues.

"I've had enough of the double talk, double standards, nepotism, cronyism and most of all, the activities of the little Napoleons who will do anything to achieve their dream, that is, Putrajaya. I can no longer pretend that all is well," he said.

Wee, a lawyer, said he held to the principle of fighting corruption even when committed by PR members themselves.

He denied that he would be quitting his MP post and said he had informed the PKR supreme council of his resignation from the party.

Source: Bernama

So, what the heck does Wangsa Maju P116 now make? An Independent Constituency? What will happen to development here - if there are any? Which party will the MP now join? Will he be the opposition? Or go mainstream? Whichever is his decision, let's hope we Wangsa Maju residents are not disadvantaged in any way. We put our MPs there and they better have our interests at heart!

Let's hear from you guys reading this today.

Fake Notes Alert

Forgers are at it again if news from the Star Metro is anything to go by. According to this news piece, traders in Desk Setapak have been hoodwinked into parting with their goods in exchanged with pieces of paper masquerading as RM notes.

Traders paid fake RM50 notes

IN the past two weeks, three hawker stalls and one newspaper vendor were cheated by customers who paid using forged notes at their shops in Desa Setapak, Kuala Lumpur.

The victims were paid the RM50 notes during peak business hours and they did not have the time to check.

The notes are made using half a RM50 note and the other half printed and pasted on paper.

More here

Arabic Cuisine in Wangsa Maju

Al-Jazeera is nthe name of a famous news service. If you see this Al-Jazeera, don't be mistaken. This one is an Arabic restaurant. There is no crowd in the evenings, so if you are thinking of trying out Arabic cuisine, check it out. The restaurant is located at the back of the Wangsa Walk complex.

Thai Fair @ Carrefour

Love Thai food? Check out Carrefour. It is having a Thai Fair located at the vegetable section of the hypermarket. Among thigs are the usual Thai sweet and sour delicacies.

Pot-Hole At Air Panas Junction

If you are passing by the Air Panas market's traffic lights junction, keep a look out for this pot hole. It is located right in the middle of the road and someone has planted a piece of stick on it to alert others. If you are driving or riding a bike, look out so that you do not crash into it. The hole is about two feet across and can give you a nasty fall.

Meet Lek Chai's Barbecued Duck Rice

A stone's throw away from the Air Panas Wet Market is Lek Chai's Duck Rice outlet. This is among the most permanent so far and for those who like duck rice, you can find it just at the side of the traffic lights near the market. Opens from noon, I think. No seating, I was told. Just takeaways. If you have tried it, how about sharing some experience with readers?

Jam At Air Panas-Gurney Road Short Cut

The traffic light at the Jalan AIr Panas-Gurney Road shortcut is causing daily jams when traffic is heavy. Sometimes the kickback from the junction extends till the Air Panas wet market. This is because along the stretch, there are heavily used smaller slip roads and even though the light is greed for traffic on the Air Panas side to move to Setapak Jaya or right turn into Gurney Road, they are blocked by inconsiderate drivers making their turns. If you are using this shortcut during mid-day and evenings, especially on school days, be patient. Unless someone retunes the traffic lights, it will be a long wait. Better to use another alternative.

A Tilapia By Any Other Name!

Ladies, don't be amazed if you find someone calling a local fish Emerald Fish. It is only a black tilapia. The Cantonese call it Kam Foong. Fish markets are abound with this fish to feed the frenzy local fish lovers have created. It is nothing more than a black tilapia. No worries. Anbd you should not pay a bomb over it.

Fencers, On Guard!

If you are into fencing, the art of fencing, that is, check out the Ampang Fencing Centre located at KLSC III. It is down stream from the Shabistan Restaurant as you come in from the main road opposite Pizza Hut/Kentucky Fried Chicken and Carrefour.

Air Panas Hawker Centre

This hoarded up area lies in front of the Air Panas wet market. From what we saw, they comprised compartmentalised blocks which we assumed would be used to house a hawker centre beside the old one just a short distance away. Who will occupy it lies unknown. We will monitor and keep you posted.

More Such Signs Should Be Set Up

Whoever set up this banner to advise visitors to KLSC in Wangsa Maju, he is really smart. I think we should have reminders such as this one all around Wangsa Maju, especially the car parks. They are useful to keep alert. AFter all, how many times have we left our handphones or PDAs on the dashboard without noticing it until we are quite far away?