{"id":1844,"date":"2008-06-12T09:51:01","date_gmt":"2008-06-12T01:51:01","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/silverhairsclub.com\/?p=1844"},"modified":"2008-06-12T11:33:22","modified_gmt":"2008-06-12T03:33:22","slug":"mkzmalacca-trip-04july08-06july08-for-discerning-lovers-of-good-food","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/silverhairsclub.com\/?p=1844","title":{"rendered":"MKZ (Malacca) Trip 04 July 08-06 July 08 for discerning lovers of good food"},"content":{"rendered":"
Malacca Trip 04Jul  – 06 Jul 2008<\/font><\/strong><\/div>\n
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Staying in 3 bedroom apartments with 2 pax in master bedroom  A with bathroom attached , 2 pax in bedroom B , 2 pax in bedroom C ,1 pax sleeping in 1 bed in living room , 1 pax sleeping on sofa in living room(total 8 pax to one apartment-an alternate is 7 to an apartment at M$82 with nobody sleeping on sofas)…stay is at Century Mahkota Apartments within walking distance to 2 major shopping malls.There are better and cheaper modes of stay like hotels but I chose this style of stay due to the fact we can relax and congregate together in one apartment to socialise and fraternize.  Allotment of sleeping arrangements will be on a drawing of lots basis for PLAN A  where all parties will pay an equal amount of M$76 per person per night(including breakfast).  Alternatively if all parties are agreeable …for PLAN B….Bedrooms B and C will be based on M$76 per person per night( X 2 ) and those in bedroom A can pay M$92 and those sleeping in the living room can pay M$60 if all parties are agreeable.The gross rate for 8 to an apartment is M$605 and for 7 to an apartment is M$573 per apartments .<\/div>\n
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I  will be act as EO ( gentle Dictator ) in the absence of Ronald Wie who has to fulfill National Day Parade Rehearsal Duties.The proposed tentative budget is S$200 per person  for the whole trip  including  accomodation in Malacca for 2 nights and all meal and drinks during meal times and entrance fee requirements while in Malacca only. All expenses before  you reach Malacca and after you leave Malacca will be at your own expense eg meals and drinks before you reach MKZ and after you leave MKZ.<\/div>\n
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The agreed methodology of individual car arrangements where drivers get a free ride and all the remainder of pax will contribute to petrol,toll fees and parking. Any other hidden costs like accidents(touch wood everything goes well), damage etc will be borne equally by all participants (you may consider seriously to take up insurance before the trip and can contact me regarding the insurance plans). The pax in the cars must also top up the petrol to full tank basis before exiting Malaysia.This expected expenditure between S$150 to S$200 will be handled and audited by 2-4 senior SHC regarding monitoring of expenses for the whole group. If there is a surplus this balance can augment our dinner in Johore Bahru on the way back( if not enough participants can top up the balance.I would like to declare the my company will benefit on the 10% comm on the hotel portion only. All participants will be provided with a photostat of a state map and another  city map showing the detailed locations of all the places of interest in relation to Malacca roads.This map is exclusive to seasoned travel agencies and not available to the general public.<\/div>\n
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                                 ITINERARY<\/strong><\/div>\n
04July  Friday<\/strong><\/font> morning meet at agreed location (tentative Sun Plaza…vicinity of the road between Sun Plaza and Sembawang MRT. at 7.00am-7.15am.Timing and venue can change in consideration of suggestions put foward.Traditional Newton not considered as not practical for those living in the North.Earlier time is not practical for those travelling by MRT .. Quick breakfast  can be considered in Johore Bahru or Singapore .It takes 3 hours to travel from Johore Bahru to Malacca …but give allowance of 30 mins or less for rest stops.<\/div>\n
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Lunch at Ole Sayang or Bibik Neo. .Check – in at Century Mahkota service apartments.Afternoon free and easy to attack the 2 major shopping malls next door for shopping spree.Evening drop by coffee shop for Ter-Cha light dinner recommended by friend  or Charles Chua(thanks for freebie tip).After dinner walkabout at night market at Jonkers Street(Jalan Hang Jebat) and supper .After that unwind at service  apartment for social interaction.<\/div>\n
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05 July Saturday<\/font><\/strong>…buffet breakfast at hotel<\/div>\n
Morning visit to Cultural Museum(replica of 15th century architecture of Melaka Sultanate Palace).<\/div>\n
Proceed to walkabout in the vicinity of Stadhuys, an eg of 17th century  Dutch buildings painted in salmon red.It houses the history ,ethnographic(marriage ceremonies) and literature museums(recommend to skip last location ).<\/div>\n
Gather our convoy and proceed to Hang Li Po’s Well,Bukit Cina and Sam Po Kong temple..<\/div>\n
Next visit is to the Baba and Nonya Heritage Museum and after that stroll down Tan Cheng Lock street looking at antique shops and drop in on authetic Peranakan speciality shop selling the best belachan(sells by small slabs) and gula melaka  in  town.In addition they sell tarts and other tid-bits.If group interested can drop by shop selling Malacca coffee(good but not that great) before or after lunch depending on time available.<\/div>\n
Lunch at one  of friday’s choices or ikan bakar(fried fish) plus other seafood stuff like squid..<\/div>\n
Recommended afternoon itinerary …visit D’Paradise Tropical Fruit World and Aboroginal Nature Village near Alor Gajah.Hire a buggy or take a walk in the sprawling Park with its many Fruit and flora attractions.You can then proceed to Gadek Hot Springs nearby <\/div>\n
Alternate itinerary…visit to A Famosa water theme Park.<\/div>\n
Another alternate itinerary is to visit Mini Malaysia and Mini Asean Park.<\/div>\n
Alternatively shopping interlude for the die hard shopping fans.<\/div>\n
Dinner at best(most expensive )Peranakan restuarant in town…a must go foodie place.Some have suggested to switch to lunchtime and Ikan bakar switch to dinner…any feedback.?<\/div>\n
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For culinary people there is Portugese food and Chitty Indian food as alternate suggestions for the other meals to consider…so do provide feedback if you want a change from the  usual Baba food.<\/div>\n
After dinner show off your vocal chords with a session in a private room.(subject to availability but will try to pre-book.)<\/div>\n
For supper can drop by at oyster omelette stall…if kiasu can drop by before going for karaoke.<\/div>\n
Adjourn to apartment. for chit chat sessions.<\/div>\n
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06July Sunday<\/font><\/strong><\/div>\n
Free at leisure for last minute shopping for bargains.<\/div>\n
Lunch at location on our list.<\/div>\n
Requesting for late check-out for one apartment only to wash up before journey back.<\/div>\n
Drop by Johore Bahru for diiner at own expense if out of budget or subsidy if there is still left over…<\/div>\n
Buy fruits at J.B market before returning  to Singapore.<\/div>\n
Top up of driver’s fuel tanks before returning to Singapore.<\/div>\n
At this stage you can list  your name and indicate your interest with no commitment to cancellation charges until we indicate so.Please state your prefence for 7 pax or 8 pax in one apartment and whether you prefer mixed ,all male or all<\/div>\n
female.We will try to accomodate your wishes but be prepared to adjust and be flexible if the the fit is not perfect.The 1st<\/div>\n
22-24 pax will enjoy the best rates but if we can’t have groups of 7 or 8 than the balance will fit 5-6  pax to a 2 bedroom apartment(if 6 pax one will have to take the sofa)at rate of M$80 for 6pax and M$90 for 5 pax per person per night).Let me state that I will assign myself to the 8 pax  in an apartment configuration on a mixed sex basis and "chope"(book) the sofa for myself  but feedback so I will make  a decision on whether  the remaining  should be on a 7 pax configuration. basis.The following are already logged in as confirmed and will have prirority in being in the 1st 22-24 pax  are Danz Hwang,Kathryn Lee(needs a good navigator) and Boon Liang<\/div>\n
The pax are Patrick Khoo,Karen Thio,Grace Wong,Bira Lupolo(please advise if you  your car is available and I will assign a driver to you…if your car is confirmed I will put you in the drivers’ category)Helen Quek,Pauline Khoo,Sally(surname?)<\/div>\n
Stef Lim and  Yew Kong(no car but available as driver. Drivers please handpick your  pax(let me know your choices) but try to keep it on a mixed sex basis per car.It’s up to individual driver if you want  to have 3 pax or 4 pax in the car with you.Drivers please advise what cruising speed you are comfortable  with on the highway and we will try to adjust.SHC please come foward to take care of your fellow drivers so that we can avoid going by bus.For those who can’t get leave and want to stay one night only please declare your intentions and we will try to arrange transport for you .I will check if my cousin’s paejaero is available with his driver thrown in for a fee(can take 6 pax)..<\/div>\n
We welcome recommendations for other places not on our list for a consensus and further consideration eg Jasin lucky well with Chinese  Zodiac bathrooms for extra good luckChicken balls have also been recommended to be on the lunch menu but declined at the moment unless there is a surge in requests.For those who are interested in a detailed itinerary please drop me an e-mail at insiders111@yahoo.com.sg<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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