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Hidden Gems of China Town in Singapore:

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The Hidden Gems of China Town in Singapore: Exploring Culture, Cuisine, and History What is this place..? China Town, true to its name, mirrors the essence of China with its Chinese temples, bustling shops, and authentic restaurants. It’s a go-to destination for those seeking budget-friendly souvenirs and clothing, all while soaking in the distinctive ambiance. The vivid, colorful buildings and the plethora of food stalls, including the renowned durian fruit, are a common sight along this vibrant street. Now let’s feel this place is a short videos of mine within 60 seconds. Here you go…👇🏻👇🏻👇🏻 MD Photo spots: Click for Memories Click your awesome memories not only for social media status but also as a treasure for your life❤️ “FaSt” – Facts & Stories Knowledge gives us confidence. Knowledge is power📌 So let’s listen to some interesting facts about this place in short. *A place with colourful buildings with heritage ambiance. *People use to buy souvenirs, toys, massage centers, vintage Chinese items and Chinese food. *One of the main attraction Buddha tooth relic temple in China Town is designed in the form of Mandala – Buddhist and Hindu spirituality. *A shopping mall also in China Town to Explore and even the main road side also got so many food shops.   MD – Note The Point:📌 Location: China Town How to reach: MRT (Metro Train) / Taxi   Nearby Attractions / Facilities:📌 Place: Clarke Quay Last but not least:📌 MD Bonus Tip😉 Don’t forget to sit with a relaxed mind-set to feel the beats of this place for at least 10 minutes ❤️ 📸 WIP…. “Along with pausing for photos in-front of photo spots, pause the beauty of the place in-front of your bare eyes like this to feel it yourselves to bring it to your heart as a memory forever.” Picture Our MD journey will continue✈️ *Comment and share this article with your traveling partner with whom you wish to explore this place🌏✈️ *Drop your doubts in the comment section below or message me for any assistance. & Don’t forget to Like & Share in social media to reach this cool post to your friends & family circle in order to motivate this “Super Cool Mathai”😀.

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Little India in Singapore

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What is this place..? Little India is a treasure trove of Indian offerings, from traditional attire and delectable cuisine to a wide array of groceries, exquisite jewelry, and enchanting temples. Here, you’ll discover a world of Indian culture and goods waiting to be explored. Exploring Little India in Singapore is a treat for the senses. Upon exiting Little India MRT station, my first instinct was to take a leisurely stroll through the vibrant streets, immersing myself in the Indian-inspired architecture, shops, and the overall atmosphere of this charming enclave. It’s a place where you can simply wander, absorb the surroundings, and capture some memorable moments. Now let’s take a short tour visit in less than 60 seconds. Here you go… MD Photo spots: Click for Memories Click your awesome memories not only for social media status but also as a treasure for your life❤️ “FaSt” – Facts & Stories Knowledge gives us confidence. Knowledge is power📌 So let’s listen to some interesting facts about this place in short. * Place where we get Indian stuffs in Singapore. *Shopping in Mustafa Center is available 24/7. *Indian jewellery, food shops all available. *Most happening during deepavali. MD – Note The Point:📌 Location: Little India, Singapore How to reach: MRT / Bus / Taxi Nearby Attractions / Facilities:📌 Place: Buggis Junction (Buggis street, Arab street, Victoria street etc)   Last but not least:📌 MD Bonus Tip😉 Don’t forget to sit with a relaxed mind-set to feel the beats of this place for at least 10 minutes ❤️ 📸 “Along with pausing for photos in-front of photo spots, pause the beauty of the place in-front of your eyes like this to feel it yourselves to bring it to your heart as a memory forever.” For any travel assistance, message me: https://wa.me/919020331333

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Singapore Travel Tips @ Everything you need to know on Malaysia to Singapore Road Trip

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Singapore Travel Tips @ Everything you need to know on Malaysia to Singapore Road Trip Below Shows video of travel to Singapore in Car, Bus & Train Today we are going to talk about travel to Singapore along with the feel of traveling. Jo pergi Jalan Jalan 😍🔥   Picture: Kuala Lumpur to Singapore Road   In order to go to Singapore the main thing we need is Singapore visa. You can get your Singapore visa at 30$ cost along with service charge it may vary (agency). Let’s get into some facts which you must keep in mind during the planing of Singapore travel itself.   “FaSt” – Facts & Stories Below are the basic things you must have for your trip to future city. 1. Passport with 6 months validity 2. Singapore Visa 3. Two side flight or bus ticket (To & From) 4. Accommodation confirmation 5. Money to spend 6. SG arrival card (through myica mobile app or website) In this, you can register SG arrival card in few minutes by just filling up your basic details and travel details. Either through website or app you can perform this.   How to travel..??? Take your bus ticket from TBS. Perform your bus journey from KL to Larkin. Then larkin to JB (Johor Bahru). Get down at JB and exit Malaysia through immigration clearance. Again get into bus and continue your journey. Get down again at Tuas or woodlands checkpoint to enter Singapore. Clear Singapore immigration and enter Singapore. Welcome to Singapore – Enjoy your holidays❤️

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Easy Shopping & Reduce your family expenses – Some tips & tricks

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Easy Shopping & Reduce your family expenses – Some tips & tricks We can see drastic price hike recently which already impacted so many households. Like I gave the best ever tip to my friend “Enthutti” for reducing his monthly expense and that is – “just to control his shopping”😜lol. Just joking. Today I am here with you to introduce some apps for our daily life usage in Malaysia and some crazy features of it which I enjoyed personally. Now a days our daily life is running on mobile apps and e-wallets. So let me tell you some interesting facts about e-wallets in Malaysia which I am using and will be really useful for you all. Touch & Go As the name indicates, it was just a card which we using for so long in public transport, toll and even for shopping – just touch the card and go ahead. Now they already have a mobile app which got millions of users already. Now let me explain you some nice as well as crazy features we are enjoying in this along with basic payment facility. We can get monthly interest if we upgrade e-wallet to GO+ (For Malaysians). For every 2nd payment in T&G, they giving us a reward which we can redeem to vouchers such as cashback in mynews, baskin Robins, cashback in touch & go itself and even lucky draws to win latest iPhone etc. Got an option “A+ Rewards” where you can get so many vouchers at discount price such as voucher for retail shops such as Mydin, KK mart, mynews, familymart, giant, food and drinks shops like tea live, iiaoiiao, kfc, food panda and even for petrol that too from 5% to 50%. Grab Along with payment options the additonal benefit is getting points for each transaction. They have a threshold and once you reach the point by certain number of transaction, you will be upgraded to next tier. Thus you will get priority in booking grab taxi service. Once your tier upgraded, you will get 3X point also for every transaction which can redeem and many other priority benefits too. A must use app for people who staying in Malaysia as you can use for your local travel too. I already got around 200 ringgits free shopping because of grab😎 (A guy even bought iPhone 14 with grab points😐) Fave 5-10% cashback with many fave pay partner shops which you can use on your next payment is a great option for public to save some money to family budget. Along with this all kind of utility payment options too. Boost Another app which I feel similar to fave where you can get cashback in many places like giant all have up to 20% cashback during a period of time. And you can get points for each transaction and also shake the phone for reward offer too. Lazada & Shopee Top priority for people in Malaysia which they love to scroll and roll, add to chart to buy things at your finger tips which will be delivering at door step. This can save your traveling expense for shopping too. Now you will be thinking what the heck he is saying as online shopping got delivery charges, right..? But guys, just take a look at vouchers in app and you can get your shopping at free delivery most of the time. So plan and proceed. If you purchase from same vendor through this app also will wave off delivery charges. You can get coins in each purchase which can redeem later. These are some apps which I personally used and enjoyed the basic facilities along with some additional crazy benefits which can help us to reduce family expense and save our hard earned money. Main highlight is that all these apps have the facilities of E-wallet with all online utility and other payment options too. But you have to choose few from this and wisely use which is best suitable and apt for you. Start using these apps by referral code through friend (ask me😉 happy to give) which can give benefit for both of you. Apps Link with referral: Shoppe Link: https://shp.ee/hfqhaxwhajr Boost App Link: https://myboost.app.link/QhXLPhE57gb?referral_code=aru7zv8 Fave App Link: https://m.myfave.com/kuala-lumpur/invite/FAVEARUN240 Grab App: https://r.grab.com/r/arun949   Share this article to your dear ones in Malaysia. Adding my skit video which reviewing the apps completely in a funny way (Malayalam Language)

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Xscape… To Nature😍 in Malaysia

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Xscape… To Nature😍 in Malaysia Let’s escape to nature for sometime… Picture: Cycling at Xscape. Taken by Jaswinni. What is this place..? Xscape is a perfect place to escape from your usual busy routine or to escape from city life just because it’s the world of nature. A hotel/resort with very limited number of rooms hence booking a room and availability is always a big deal, so book in advance. The cottages are available in different variants like small cottage with sit out and without, cottages with balcony and even triple story. Breakfast is included but for lunch and dinner we need to travel to town. You can order grab food or else book a barbecue set in xscape itself. MD Photo spots: Click for Memories Click your awesome memories not only for social media status but also as a treasure for your life❤️ “FaSt” – Facts & Stories Knowledge gives us confidence. Knowledge is power📌 So let’s listen to some interesting facts about this place in short. *Room rate (In MYR): it will be changing according to dates which may comes around 200 for normal rooms and 350-450 for deluxe rooms all. *Activities rocking climbing, trekking, flying fox all available but with additional charges from 25-75 MYR. *Swimming pool, cycling, swing available (FOC). *Room will have refreshment drinks like 100+,Coco cola,Nescafé along with a small fridge. *Breakfast will be chicken rice and it will be dropping at room every morning 8AM. *Even though surrounded by forest kind of ambiance it’s opposite side is luxury lake view villa housing area. *Duck, giant aquaria all at one side. *Behind room got a small bridge which is another cool place to sit. *So many monkeys that too with a special face 😃 can see over there. *Slow calming music will be playing from morning to feel the nature. *Xscape will be in sim light during night time as they don’t have tube, everywhere bulb and it’s there theme too. Now let’s take a short tour visit in less than 60 seconds. Here you go… https://www.instagram.com/reel/CiFUuJ0At0U/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= MD – Note The Point:📌 Location: Xscape Tambun, Perak How to reach: By car / Taxi (Around 205KMS – 2hrs+)🚖 Nearby Attractions / Facilities:📌 Place: Lost world park, hot spring Food: Chicken rice, Nescafé Last but not least:📌 MD Bonus Tip😉 Don’t forget to sit with a relaxed mind-set to feel the beats of this place for at least 10 minutes ❤️ Feel the moment: “Along with pausing for photos in-front of photo spots, pause the beauty of the place in-front of your eyes like this to feel it yourselves to bring it to your heart as a memory forever.” Our MD journey will continue✈️ *Any doubts or any tour assisatance, message me 👉🏻 www.malaysiansiandiary.com/chat. *Share to your traveling partner with whom you wish to explore this place🌏✈️ & Don’t forget to Like & Share in facebook, whatzapp etc to reach this post to your friends & family circle in order to motivate me too😀. Thank you so much Aslam bro ❤️ for the sudden surprise😉

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Mirror Lake in Malaysia

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Mirror Lake in Malaysia What is this place..? Mirror lake (Terim Ceramin in Malay) is a must visit place in perak (Malaysia). It’s my first time visit to Ipoh (even though many time visited wife house in perak😃). Due to lack of time, I have visited few places only and mirror lake was one of the best which gave me a cool feeling with a tremendous view. And I am sure all the nature lovers will enjoy this for sure. We need to walk through a small cave to reach the mirror lake. Once you are out of cave, you can feel the awesome lake view. We will be surrounded by giant mountains and greenery. A perfect photo spot but more than that a perfect place to feel & relax yourselves.   MD Photo spots: Click for Memories Click your awesome memories not only for social media status but also as a treasure for your life❤️   “FaSt” – Facts & Stories Knowledge gives us confidence. Knowledge is power📌 So let’s listen to some interesting facts about this place in short. *Ticket price (In MYR): Foreigners 10, Malaysians 6 but currently got offer as foreigners 6 and Malaysians 3. *Boating will be starting in one week time (September 2nd week onwards, they said) *The road to this spot is on maintenance, hence not so good condition.   Now let’s take a short tour visit in less than 60 seconds. Here you go… https://www.instagram.com/reel/Ch7mXWVAaFB/?igshid=MDJmNzVkMjY= MD – Note The Point:📌 Location: Mirror lake, Ipoh, Perak How to reach: By car / Taxi   Nearby Attractions / Facilities:📌 Place: Chinese temple, Kellie’s castle   Last but not least:📌 MD Bonus Tip😉 Don’t forget to sit with a relaxed mind-set to feel the beats of this place for at least 10 minutes ❤️ “Along with pausing for photos in-front of photo spots, pause the beauty of the place in-front of your eyes like this to feel it yourselves to bring it to your heart as a memory forever.” Picture   Our MD journey will continue✈️ *Drop your doubts in the comment section below or message me for any assistance. *Don’t forget to share your experience once you visit this place and it will be great if you can add-on information from your own experience, as your today’s experience is going to be a valuable information for someone.❤️   *Share to your traveling partner with whom you wish to explore this place🌏✈️ & Don’t forget to Like & Share in social media to reach this post to your friends & family circle in order to motivate me too😀. ———————————-

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Kellie’s Castle – The unfinished mystery

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Kellie’s Castle – The unfinished mystery Picture: AM @ Kellie’s Castle   What is this place..? It’s fascinating to learn about William Kellie-Smith and his unfinished castle in Malaysia, known as Kellie’s Castle. The story of how he brought craftsmen from Madras to build the castle and their request to build a temple in return is a testament to the multicultural history of the region. The statue of a Scottish man in front of the Murugan temple is a unique blend of cultures. If you have more questions or would like to know more about Kellie’s Castle or its history, feel free to ask! It’s sad that William Kellie-Smith didn’t get to see his mansion completed as he died at the age of 56 due to phenumonia, but it’s also heartening to know that Kellie’s Castle has become a popular tourist attraction in Perak, Malaysia. The history and unique architecture of the castle must be a significant draw for visitors. If you have any more information or questions about Kellie’s Castle or any other topic, feel free to share or ask! MD Photo spots: Click for Memories Click your awesome memories not only for social media status but also as a treasure for your lifetime❤️ “FaSt” – Facts & Stories Knowledge gives us confidence. Knowledge is power📌 So let’s listen to some interesting facts about this place in short. * All the bricks and marble imported from India. * It was Malaysia’s first elevator building along with tennis court and rooftop courtyard. *Some believed this as a haunted house. Now let’s take a short tour visit in less than 60 seconds. Here you go… Will be updating soon….*   MD – Note The Point:📌 Location: Batu Gajah, Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia How to reach: By car / taxi *During noon it will be very hot, hence keep umbrella, sun screen all with you.   Nearby Attractions / Facilities:📌 Place: Mirror Lake   Last but not least:📌 MD Bonus Tip😉 Absolutely, taking a moment to sit with a relaxed mind and truly soak in the ambiance of a place can be a beautiful way to appreciate its essence and create lasting memories. It’s those quiet moments of reflection that can make a visit truly special. ❤️ Sometimes, we get so caught up in capturing photos that we forget to simply pause, breathe, and immerse ourselves in the beauty of the moment. Taking the time to appreciate a place with our own senses can create lasting memories that go beyond what any photo can capture. 📸❤️ Met Sreekanth bro who working at Ipoh❤️   Our MD journey will continue✈️ *Comment and share this article with your traveling partner with whom you wish to explore this place🌏✈️ *For travel assistance – message us @ www.malaysiandiaries.com/contact-us & Don’t forget to Like & Share in social media to reach this post to your friends & family circle in order to motivate me too😀. Full video in progress…

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Attestation of document at minister of foreign affairs, Malaysia

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Attestation of document at minister of foreign affairs, Malaysia This short blog is for those who are looking to attest your document at ministry of affairs in Malaysia. Picture: Putrajaya The key points to be noted:📌 Location: Wisma Putra – WP 2, Ministry of foreign affairs, Putrajaya Cost: 10 Ringgit per document Documents needed: ID proof (Passport/IC) and the documents to be attested. *Service open until 4PM. Don’t wait for last minute👍🏻 Few steps to get your document attested📌 *When you arrive at the aforementioned location, you can conveniently park your car and head towards the guarded entrance, typically marked by a line of people patiently waiting their turn. *To obtain your visitor card, you’ll need to join the queue and proceed to the counter. There, you’ll be required to scan the QR code and fill in essential information, including your name, passport/IC number, phone number, and selecting the purpose, such as Konsular. Be sure to present your ID proof, ideally your passport, although I recommend keeping it with you at all times for smooth processing. *After obtaining your visitor card, proceed through the gate on your right and make your way towards the building. *Upon entering the building, you’ll notice a sign that reads “Kaunter Konsular.” Head to your left from there and enter another room, then take a right where you’ll find a “Number Counter” to assist you further. *Approach the counter to obtain your token for document attestation by submitting the required documents. This will ensure a smooth process for getting your documents attested. *Proceed by entering the hall located on your left side. *Upon entering the hall, simply wait for your turn according to the number on your token. This ensures an organized and efficient process. *When your turn comes, submit the document you need attested. After the attestation is complete, you’ll be called to pay a fee of 10MYR per document attestation. Done. Don’t forget to take back you passport/IC once you coming out of gate and also to return back the visitor card. Hope this blog might help you in some point of time or your dear once’s. Kindly Like & Share this article if you think it’s worthful for you or someone.😊

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Dependent can work in Malaysia | 10 Year Visa in Malaysia – RP Talent Corp | Golden Visa of Malaysia

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From Right: AM, Renil Bro Name: Renil Occupation: Shipping & Logistics Native: Muvattupuzha, Kerala, India At Present: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia   One of the major issue facing by majority of our expatriate friends (foreigner in Malaysia) in Malaysia is that their dependent cannot work due to visa issue and also the yearly or every two year renewal of their own visa’s too. Today we are going to get some vital information from the talk we had (Video on YouTube) with another talented guy who got approval for his RP-Talent Corp visa for a period of 10 years. Let’s start our conversation with a small cup of tea and big source of information. Welcome Mr. Renil on Malaysian Diary Talk with Mathai ☕️   *What is talent visa or RP Talent corp? Resident Pass Talent (RP-T) is a 10 year visa in which we will able to work anywhere in Malaysia. *What are the benefit of talent visa? The main highlight is that we no need to worry about visa renewal for a period of 10 years just as same as golden visa in gulf countries. And another major benefit is that talent visa holder’s dependent will be able to work in Malaysia without any additional visa or permission. *What are the criteria to get this visa? In order to apply for this, we need to work in Malaysia for a period of 3 years under employment pass and we need minimum 15k MYR monthly salary. *Do we need an agency to proceed our application? Absolutely no. We can proceed directly through the website by submitting all the required documents and following guidelines. *What are the documents required for RP-T? We need to submit all our basic documents copy such as passport, visa page, visa approval, photo, past 3 years tax filing, salary slip, NOC from present company etc. *How much is the cost for RP-T? The application fee is 2150RM. *Did you manage to get on first trial itself? No. My first two application got rejected but they haven’t mentioned the reason. And finally got approval on third attempt. Now lets’ get into Life In Malaysia Segment: *Cost of buying a house in Malaysia for expatriate? In order to buy a house in Kuala Lumpur, we need to invest minimum of one million ringgit. *School fees in Malaysia? Compared to India it’s expensive but we can’t compare everything when we are in a new place. Monthly school fees will come around 1500-2500MYR. *Hence you wish to be in Malaysia, let me shoot you an out-of-box question. What is your favourite food in Malaysia? I love Malaysian foods and my favourite food in Malaysia is Nasi Lemak. *Which is your favourite place in Malaysia? Without a second thought Penang. Thus we are winding up our short discussion with some good information.   *Don’t forget to comment your opinion and feedbacks. *Like & Share this article in your circles so that let everyone be aware of this and to motivate me too 😉 to come up with Supermarket useful article and talk❤️👍🏻.   Checkout our talk show – Cheyem Kadium (Malayalam Language)

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When we enter into the viral house in Malaysia

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From the Christmas of 2018 onward, I’ve been familiar with this house ever since I married my Malaysian wife and relocated to Malaysia at the end of 2017. Every Christmas, we make it a tradition to visit this house, enjoying the festive decorations that bring a smile to our faces at zero cost – lol, sounds funny but it’s a fact. In 2022, when my video featuring this house went viral in Malaysia. Video link below: The owner, Mr. Roland, reached out to me via the website link I shared in the video. Touched by the happiness it brought to my 4-year-old boy, he extended an invitation. Although I couldn’t make it last year, I’m determined to go this year, bringing along a cake. The Christmas decorations are undeniably beautiful, creating a positive festive atmosphere. What surprised me, however, was the interior of the house, reminiscent of a European Christmas setting. During our visit, we shared laughter, stories, and had a great time connecting with Mr. Roland and his family. Beyond the charming decorations seen in the video, I discovered something even more beautiful – their pure hearts and strong ethics. There’s much more to discuss on our show, and perhaps in the future, I’ll have the opportunity to have a conversation with them. As we left the house, both of us were filled with a genuine sense of Christmas spirit. We often describe beautiful things as Christmas, and witnessing the Christmas house adds an extra layer of joy. Inspired by this experience, I’ve made a couple of decisions: 1. Next Christmas, I plan to visit with our son, Apple Boy, on the carol day. I’ll capture a video if they’re open to it, or else I’ll share the experience through my boring story telling😉. 2. Motivated by the positive impact of the Christmas house, I’ve decided to create a Christmas-themed house in Kerala. Much like Mr. Roland drew inspiration from his ex-driver’s Diwali decorations, I aim to spread positivity to others through festive lights and decorations. Short Video👇🏻 Full Video👇🏻

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