May 31, 2010

Please be Alert where you park your vehicle

I received the following email from a relative today. Read on and please be careful  where you park your car!

Subtle Break-in
 
You'll find this interesting. The criminals are getting smarter all the time. Don't be complacent, take a little extra time...be smarter than the thief.
 
I had a Sony digital camera lying on the console of my truck.. Upon returning from lunch and entering the vehicle we noticed nothing wrong or missing from the vehicle. It was two days before I noticed it missing. My first thoughts were,"I moved it or it fell to the floor mat or I removed it from my truck." 

After searching feverishly for two days, questioning anyone who had been close to my truck, and exhausting every possible location I could have put it, I began to have that sinking feeling I lost it or someone stole it. My new Garmin GPS had been in the truck the whole time, so I felt as if someone had entered my vehicle they would have taken it also. 

Fast forward to Wednesday, I approached my truck from the passenger side to place my computer bag (aka my man purse) in the front passenger seat. As I reached to open the door I noticed there was a hole right under my door handle. My first thought was, "someone has shot my truck !" I began to think about it and inspect it a little closer and the "light" slowly began to come on. I phoned my friend who owns a body shop and asked if he had any vehicles with damage to the doors that looked like a bullet hole.
   
The answer was, "Yes, I see it all the time. Thieves have a punch and place it right under the door handle, knock a hole through, reach in and unlock it, just as if they have a key. No alarms, broken glass or anything.
 
I was puzzled that they left my GPS and all other belongings. Here is where it gets scary!
 
"Oh no, he said, they want the break-in to be so subtle that you don't even realize it. They look at your GPS to see where "home" is. Now they know what you drive, go to your home, and if your vehicle isn't there they assume you aren't in and break in your home." He says they will even leave a purse or wallet and only take one or two credit cards. By the time you realize there has been a theft, they may have already had a couple of days or more to use them. This is another reason they want the break-in to go unnoticed. I didn't realize my situation for two full days! They even give you the courtesy of re-locking your doors for you. I guess they don't want it to be broken into by other thieves!
 
Had they have found your check book, they could have taken checks from the middle section so they wouldn't be noticed.
 
Please remove from your GPS unit your home address as "home" ASAP ! Put in your local Wal-Mart address or some where else! Park your vehicle in a highly visible place. I hope this is beneficial to you and helps you keep your valuables in your possession and your vehicle from damage. Most importantly, it may keep the thieves from showing up at your home!
 
DO NOT LEAVE VALUABLES IN SIGHT INSIDE THE CAR. Periodically walk around your car, daily if you are in a shopping center or other parking area. Report thefts immediately....Bank w/missing check numbers, Credit card agencies, Police, and Insurance Companies.


Your friend in crime prevention,
Sany Woo

May 30, 2010

Halal Certifications

 










Islam has laws regarding which foods can and cannot be eaten and also on the proper method of slaughtering an animal for consumption, known as dhabihah

Halal Certification is a recognition that the products are permissible under Islamic law.  These products are thus edible, drinkable or usable by Muslims.

Organic Certifications

Before buying organic products, you have to make sure that they are genuinely organic.

One of the best ways to find out if the organic products are genuinely organic is to look for organic certification logos on the product packaging.

Here are some of the important certification bodies around the world that ensure the production, storage and processing of organic food are done within strict guidelines.



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How Is Your Heart's Health?

Spare some time to discover your cardiovascular system's status.

Answer 'Yes' or 'No' to the following checklist:
  •     You go for health check less than once in 1 ½ years
  •     You or a close relative is diabetic
  •     Your weight exceeds the standard (overweight/obese)
  •     You or a close relative has high blood pressure
  •     You smoke
  •     You have gout or high uric acid level
  •     Your family member smokes at home
  •     You take excessive alcohol
  •     You exercise less than 3 times weekly
  •     You are stressed/depressed
  •     You take junk/processed food frequently
  •     You like soup, cheese, gravy and fried food
  •     You eat preserved, high salt or sweet food
  •     You eat food rich in saturated fat like animal fat, butter and egg
  •     Your diet is made of low fibre food like nuts, vegetables, fruits and cereals
  •     Your family member suffers heart attack or stroke
  •     If you are male, are you experiencing thinning hair?
  •     If you are female, are you experiencing menopause?
  •     Do you take birth control pills?
  •     You are over 45 (male) or 55 (female)

If you answer more 'Yes' than 'No', you have a greater risk of cardiovascular diseases.

Know your heart and the risk factors and take preventive measures to maintain a healthy cardiovascular system.


Warm regards,
Sany Woo

Gawai preparation starts with the brewing of tuak

SERIAN: The aroma of "tuak" tickles the nostrils, filling the air with a sense of anticipation, signalling the arrival of the Gawai a festival that marks the end of the harvesting season. The Dayaks celebrate the Gawai annually on June 1, a thanksgiving day for the bountiful harvest and a time to plan for the new planting season.
How this traditional wine tastes depends largely on who brews it.

Made of fermented rice with yeast and sugar, tuak-making is the domain of the womenfolk who have to observe a myriad of rituals and taboos to ensure a fine tuak.

Just ask Simai Linggi, an old hand in tuak-making, who has been brewing tuak and observing all the do's and don'ts religiously every year for the last 20 years. 

This 47-year-old housewife and mother of three from Kampung Lebor, Jalan Gedong, about 75km from Kuching, was taught the art of tuak-making by her mother and grandmother when she was in her 20's.

She will proudly tell you hers is a "family recipe" and something she would not talk about.

"Tuak-making starts early, sometimes two months before the festival. Brewing the tuak is always the first thing we do because a good tuak takes time to ferment," she told Bernama.

Among the "pantang" or taboos observed by Dayak women is to avoid preparing the brew during menstruation.

"It will make the tuak bad," she said.

Another taboo is to never ferment the tuak in jars that were once used to store salt or salted foodstuff as this would cause the tuak to taste sour.

"Those who brew the tuak should also avoid taking sour food and drinks," she added.

The tuak is normally allowed to ferment in the jar for a couple of months, she said. "That is why we start to brew it two months before the Gawai."

The Gawai festival starts on the evening of May 31 with the miring (offering) ceremony in the longhouse "ruai" or common space, or in the community centre if the community lives in a village.

This is where the feast chief would give thanks to the gods for the good harvest and to ask for guidance, blessing and long life as he sacrifices a cockerel.

"At the stroke of midnight, the ai pengayu (tuak for long life) is out with everyone sharing a toast. There will be eating and drinking, singing and dancing until the next day," she said. The longhouse never sleeps during Gawai, Simai said.

In the morning, those who are still sober would be doing the "ngabang" (visiting friends and relatives).

Simai said Gawai was the time for the Dayaks to showcase their rich cultural heritage and a time for the non-Dayaks to learn the tradition.

Like in any celebration, when there is a beginning there will be an end.

Celebrated over two weeks, Gawai comes to a close with the "Ngiling Tikai" or rolling up the mat ceremony.
And the Dayaks would again go about their daily lives and routines; until the next Gawai comes around, that is. - Bernama

Saving unwanted babies

PETALING JAYA: A non-profit organisation has set up the country’s first baby hatch for mothers to anonymously leave their unwanted newborns to be put up for adoption.

The hatch has a small door which opens to an incubator bed.

Once a baby is placed inside it and the door is closed, an alarm bell will alert the staff.

Risnawati Yassin, 35, who had no children after being married for five years, getting her two-month-old adopted child Mohd Farid Fatah Abdullah snuggled up inside a baby hatch that was launched yesterday. The hatch, launched by OrphanCARE, is designed to reduce the incidence of abandoned babies. — NORAFIFI EHSAN / The Star
 
Located at 6, SS1/24A, Kampung Tunku here, the hatch is run by OrphanCARE, a smart partner of the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry.

OrphanCARE patron, the Sultanah of Pahang Sultanah Kalsom, said she hoped the establishment of the hatch could protect newborn babies and ensure that they would be placed in suitable families.

“Frequently, we read about cases of newborn babies being left on the streets or on a stranger’s doorstep.

“It can only come from an act of a mother’s desperation. Saving even a single life would make our efforts worthwhile,” she said in her speech at the launch of OrphanCARE’s administration and operation centre as well as the baby hatch.

Minister Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil said the increase in cases of babies being abandoned was a disturbing trend.

Between 2005 and 2009, the police reported 407 such incidents in the country and 24 cases were recorded as of April this year.

Shahrizat said fear of punishment and disapproval of those around them usually compelled women or couples with unwanted babies to abandon them.

However, she stressed that the baby hatch was not an end-all solution to the problem.

“Such initiatives are part of the solution, a necessary stopgap measure to provide desperate mothers with an alternative to abandoning or taking the life of their child,” she said.

Shahrizat, who wept during her speech, said: “When I saw the baby hatch, I was heart-broken.”

She said the Government alone could not solve the problems and that parents should understand their responsibilities as well.

OrphanCARE president Datuk Adnan Mohd Tahir said women who dropped off their babies were encouraged to sign a consent form and leave their identification card numbers, which would be kept confidential.

The forms are placed outside the centre next to the hatch, he said, adding that the mothers’ details were important for the future of the babies.

So far, the organisation has nearly 200 parents on its list waiting to adopt unwanted babies, he added.
At the event, Shahrizat also announced a RM100,000 allocation from her ministry for OrphanCARE’s baby hatch programme.

Plans are afoot to set up more baby hatches in other areas.

May 28, 2010

Paying homage to Lord Buddha


TODAY marks a special day for Buddhists in the country as they celebrate and pay respect to the Lord Buddha on his birthday, his attainment of enlightenment as well as to commemorate his death.

Buddhist Chief High Priest of Malay­­­sia Venerable K. Sri Dhammaratana said on this day devotees would come in the morning to chant, pray, have vegetarian food as well as do good for the day by donating blood, giving to charities or involving in community services.

Colourful: Sri Lankan monk Rev. Santhawansa fixing lightbulbs on a decoration to adorn the main entrance of the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, for the Wesak celebration.
 
He said doing good and visiting the temple should not only be a one-day affair.

“Some Buddhists do not know much about the religion and only visit the temple on days like Wesak,
“They can come at any time to attend the programmes organised by Buddhist societies like the Sunday school and learn and understand how to practice Buddhism in a proper way,” said Dhammaratana.

The Wesak Day had also turned into a carnival-like atmosphere with the float procession receiving larger crowds each year.

Helping hand: A volunteer fixing the lightbulbs to light up the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields.
 
“The procession gets everybody together in honouring Buddha for his teachings and recalling his good virtues and qualities as well as to give blessing to the people and country,” said Dhammaratana.

About 30,000 devotees from all over the Klang Valley will be joining in the 12km walk.

During the procession, the devotees sing hymms, chant or carry images of Buddha.

Thai Buddhist Chetawan temple resident monk Rev. Woon Kitisakh Panyatipo said in Thailand it was no different where float processions were popular, too.

For prosperity: Phra Eratchayo putting the final touches to a Money Tree at the Thai Buddhist Chetawan Temple in Petaling Jaya.
 
“There are many Buddhists in Thailand and sometimes it is difficult to hold a big procession like the one we have in Kuala Lumpur. Each temple will have their own procession, where devotees will walk around the temple grounds,” said Woon.

He added that devotees should try their best to wear white as it signified purity for the special day.

“In Thailand, people visit the temple early in the morning and spend their time praying and practising the teachings of the Buddha.


“They also give donations, help cook and prepare food for monks and devotees and also offer robes to monks,” said Woon.

Tonight, the float procession will take place at the Buddhist Maha Vihara in Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur, at 7pm.

A total of 30 floats will be taking part in the procession starting at the temple in Jalan Berhala and going through Jalan Tun Sambathan, Jalan Petaling, Jalang Raja Chulan, Jalan Bukit Bintang, Jalan Pudu and back to Jalan Tun Sambathan.

Devotees are advised to arrive early if they are taking part in the walk and also use public transport to get to the temple as parking in the area is limited.

May 23, 2010

Are You Suffering From An Acidic Body?

Some of the signs of an acidic body can be very subtle if you're not trained to pay close attention to your body.

Your body works best when you blood pH level is slightly alkaline (ie. between pH7.35 and 7.45). However, due to poor eating habits, stress, lack of exercise and pollution, most people have slightly acidic blood levels. This can also be caused by a diet high in meat or refined carbohydrates and low in fibre.
Acidic body is the main cause of poor energy levels and all chronic degenerative diseases including heart diseases, arthritis, osteoporosis, kidney and gall stones and cancer are associated with excess acidity in the body.

Acidic blood has a higher viscosity, thus preventing smooth blood flow, leading to poor oxygen and nutrient transfer into your cells. Body acidity also stresses your organs, causing them to deteriorate. Once weakened, your body becomes more susceptible to diseases.

The checklist below helps you to identify your risk.

Do you...
  • Perform tasks at a very slow pace
  • Feel sleepy when driving or riding in a car
  • Feel sleepy in a confined area or small room
  • Tire easily after mild exercise
  • Suffer from poor memory or concentration
  • Cold hands and feet
  • Bruise easily or have sensitive, bleeding gums
  • Prone to eczema or other skin problems
  • Have dull complexion or acne
  • Suffer from athlete's foot or sensitive hands
  • Slow healing wounds
  • Put on weight easily or unable to lose weight
  • Frequent constipation
  • Frequent diarrhoea
  • Have bad breath or body odour
  • Frequently suffer from ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Often feel dizzy
  • Tiredness especially in the afternoons
  • Weak immune system; prone to coughs, flu and fever
  • Frequently bitten by mosquitoes or insects
  • Persistent stiff neck or frozen shoulders
  • Unexplained aches and pains not attributed to arthritis
  • Frequent late nights
  • Frequently eat supper or have dinner after 8pm
  • Frequently skip breakfast
  • Smoke or surrounded by those who smoke
  • Drink alcoholic beverages
  • Drink 3 or more cups of coffee daily
  • Drink carbonated beverages daily
  • Frequently consume meat, eggs or dairy products
  • Eat very few fruits and vegetables
  • Drink less than 2000ml of water each day
  • Drink distilled or RO water
  • Often consume processed, frozen or canned food
  • Frequently eat fried foods
  • Love sweet or starchy snacks
  • Lack physical exercise
  • Live or work under constant pressure
  • Regularly exposed to pollution or toxins
  • Consume polished rice (white rice) or bread
If you check 5 or more, your risk of acidity is high. 


May 21, 2010

Check If You're Suffering From Heavy Metal Toxicity

The World Health Organization (WHO) reported that "82% of all chronic degenerative diseases are caused by environmental exposure to toxic metals".

Heavy metals such as lead, mercury and cadmium are extremely toxic to our cells, especially our brain cells and nerves as they tend to bio-accumulate in the body. This means that unless you take some drastic actions, the concentration of heavy metals in your body (or your child's) will increase as time goes by, until they reach a point where the metabolic functioning of crucial enzymes is disturbed or inhibited.

Use the checklist below to check if you're suffering from heavy metal toxicity.

Do you...
  • Frequently feel tired or often lack energy to do things you like
  • Sleep poorly or often wake up feeling more tired than when you went to bed
  • Get depressed easily or suffer frequent mood swings
  • Suffer frequent headaches or migraines
  • Experience dizziness and ringing in the ears (tinnitus)
  • Suffer from bleeding or sore gums
  • Experience forgetfulness, brain fog or difficulty concentrating
  • Experience muscle twitches or numbness and tingling sensation in your hands or legs
  • Suffer from sinus, hay fever, respiratory allergies or food allergies/intolerance
  • Suffer from TMJ (Temporal Mandibular Joint) problems
  • Experience numbness or a burning sensation in your mouth or gums
  • Catch colds, flu or other infections easily
  • Have poor balance eg. difficulty standing on one foot with your eyes shut
  • Work as a dentist, dental assistant, printer, plumber, welder, miner, mechanic, petrol station attendant, metal worker, carpenter, electrician, hair dresser, painter or in a chemical, pesticide or herbicide factory or paper mill
  • Have 4 or more amalgam tooth fillings
  • Sometimes have a 'metallic' taste in your mouth
  • Generally don't feel well but was told by your doctor that 'There's nothing wrong with you!'
  • Have dull, sallow skin, pigmentation and age spots on the back of your hands
  • Suffer constipation or diarrhoea
  • Frequently suffer from bad breath or coated tongue
  • Have body odour
  • Experience lower back pain or suffer from a kidney condition
  • Experience frequent mood swings – get anxious or irritated easily
  • Experience chest pains even though your ECG, stress test, X-rays and heart check results turned out normal
  • Pass out stools that are sticky with mucous
  • Suffer from stiff neck, frozen shoulders or body aches and soreness
  • Have a low basal body temperature (below 36.9°C)
  • Have a rapid pulse rate or high blood pressure
  • Often find that prescribed antibiotics 'do not work'
  • Suffer from menstrual problems
  • Suffer from acne, skin rashes or eczema
  • Have brittle hair and nails

May 19, 2010

Nails and Health: Read the Signs



Did you know your nails can reveal clues to your overall health? A touch of white here, a rosy tinge there, or some rippling or bumps may be a sign of disease in the body. Problems in the liver, lungs, and heart can show up in your nails. Keep reading to learn what secrets your nails might reveal. 

Pale Nails


Very pale nails are sometimes linked to aging. But they can also be a sign of serious illness, such as: 
· Anemia 
· Congestive heart failure 
· Diabetes 
· Liver disease 
· Malnutrition 

White Nails
 


If the nails are mostly white with darker rims, this can indicate liver problems, such as hepatitis. In this image, you can see the fingers are also jaundiced, another sign of liver trouble. 
 
Yellow Nails
 
One of the most common causes of yellow nails is a fungal infection. As the infection worsens, the nail bed may retract, and nails may thicken and crumble. In rare cases, yellow nails can indicate a more serious condition such as severe thyroid disease or psoriasis 
 
Bluish Nails

Nails with a bluish tint can mean the body isn't getting enough oxygen. This could indicate an infection in the lungs, such as pneumonia. 
 
Rippled Nails

If the nail surface is rippled or pitted, this may be an early sign of psoriasis or inflammatory arthritis. Psoriasis is a skin condition that starts in the nails 10% of the time. 
 
Cracked or Split Nails

Dry, brittle nails that frequently crack or split have been linked to thyroid disease. Cracking or splitting combined with a yellowish hue is more likely due to a fungal infection 
 
Puffy Nail Fold
 
If the skin around the nail appears red and puffy, this is known as inflammation of the nail fold. It may be the result of lupus or another connective tissue disorder.
 
Dark Lines Beneath the Nail
 
Dark lines beneath the nail should be investigated as soon as possible. They are sometimes caused by melanoma, the most dangerous type of skin cancer. 
 
Gnawed Nails
 
Biting your nails may be nothing more than an old habit, but in some cases it's a sign of persistent anxiety that could benefit from treatment. Nail biting or picking has also been linked to obsessive-compulsive disorder. If you can't stop, it's worth discussing with your doctor.
 
Nails Are Only Part of the Puzzle
 
Though nail changes accompany many conditions, these changes are rarely the first sign. And many nail abnormalities are harmless -- not everyone with white nails has hepatitis. If you're concerned about the appearance of your nails, see a dermatologist 


Article from: WebMD

May 18, 2010

Eat & Drink: Taste migration


The pasar malam has been a part of the Malaysian lifestyle for as long as I can remember.

I remember sporadic evening visits to the night market as a child, delighting in the putu mayam stall, waiting (eagerly) for the rice flour and coconut concoctions to finish steaming as the sweet smell of jaggery wafted past my impatient nose.

I remember the yards and yards (or maybe it just seemed that way to a small child) of clear plastic jars filled with assorted biscuits, crumbly sugee cookies, stripey pepper biscuits, and cashew nut-topped confections; the smoky satay grill with the ever patient satay man fanning the fire; and the Nyonya kuih stall fronted by rows of colourful kuih cut straight from the end of a rainbow.

But that was then. Recent visits to the pasar malam show that jostling for space with the putu mayam stall is a man frying up tteokbokki, Korean rice cakes in a shiny sauce made with gochujang (chilli paste); a stall selling mini cakes known as "China burgers"; a Taiwan pizza stall and various others selling snacks smacking of Japanese street food.

Even local food such as the carrot cake has undergone a metamorphosis of sorts, being cubed, battered and deep fried and then topped with a secret sauce!

These are signs of the changing times, of global economy and a shrinking world.

While I revel in all these new taste experiences to be found at the pasar malam, in my heart there will always be a place for the putu mayam man.

Check out these tasty new offerings at a pasar malam near you.

China burgers
These are fluffy pancake-like snacks with a filling in the middle. Fluffy batter encases a layer of minced chicken, egg and whichever filling you choose: minced pork, sardine, kimchi, baby octopus, hot dog, tiger prawn, ham, Korean laver (seaweed) or spring onion.

It's all cooked in what looks like a large muffin pan with the batter going in first, then the minced chicken and egg when the batter is set. The result is a tasty mouthful of layered flavours. Depending on the filling you choose, one China burger will set you back between RM1.50 and RM2.

Check it out at: Serdang and SS2, Petaling Jaya (Monday); Sungai Long and Taman Seri Petaling (Tuesday); Taman Connaught and Seri Rampai, OUG (Wednesday); Taman Segar and Taman Muda, Cheras (Friday) and SS13, Subang Jaya (Sunday).

China burgers
 
Deep-fried mushrooms and homemade tofu

Even in the hordes that make up a pasar malam crowd, it's a cinch to find this stall – just follow the shrill piped cries of "tofu" that emanate from a speaker above the head of the man at the wok.

He's dishing up freshly-fried battered oyster mushrooms and homemade tofu. The mushrooms – hot, crisp and slightly oily – are RM3 for 10 or RM5 for 17. The tofu, made from a combination of tofu and fish paste, is RM3 for seven pieces and RM5 for 12. There's chilli sauce to go with it but it's just as good without.

And soaking quietly at the side of the same stall – fishballs in curry or tom yum sauce.

Check these out at: SS2 (Monday); Sungai Long (Tuesday); Taman Connaught (Wednesday); Overseas Union Garden (Thursday); Kepong (Saturday); and Selayang Jaya (Sunday).

Deep-fried mushrooms and homemade tofu
 
Roda crispy short cake

Look for a stall named Hojia and you will find some intriguing-looking flat sheets with toppings laid out as if on pedestals.

These semi-crisp sheets are made with rice flour then topped with dried cuttlefish, ground peanuts and a spicy sauce; or chicken floss, sesame seeds, fried shallots and Thousand Island sauce. They are RM2.50 apiece.

The location for this stall isn't fixed and it tends to move around. However, there's a good chance you'll find it at the SS2 pasar malam on Mondays.

Roda crispy short cake
 
Baby octopus skewers

Alongside the sausages offered at the Double Dragon Taiwan Sausage stall are skewers of baby octopuses. These are the seasoned cephalods you typically find in Japanese restaurants, preserved with vinegar and marinated in a sweet-tangy sauce, served with additional sauces such as wasabi mayonnaise, salad sauce or Thousand Island.

Check it out at: SS2 (Monday); Seri Petaling (Tuesday); Taman Connaught (Wednesday); Kok Doh (Friday) and Kepong (Sunday).


Battered carrot cake and fried rice cake 

Madam Teh's Nyonya Nasi Lemak stall also sells carrot cake that has been flavoured with dried shrimps, then cubed, battered and deep fried to a crunchy finish. Mayonnaise and chilli sauce are then squeezed over it for a flavour twist.

A similar rice cake version is topped with either shredded yam bean, carrot and salad, or radish and chilli.
Both offerings are RM2 per serving.

Check them out at: Taman Len Sen, Cheras (Monday); Kuchai Entrepreneurs Park (Wednesday); Overseas Union Garden (Thursday); Taman Seraya, Cheras (Friday); Batu 14, Puchong (Saturday) and SS13, Subang Jaya (Sunday).



Taiwan Pizza

It's amazing how moreish a simple dough of flour and water can become when it's mixed with chopped spring onions and sesame seeds, and fried in fragrant peanut oil. That's the basis for the crisp, flavourful Taiwan pizza, which the stall-owner first rolls flat like a pizza base and then fries until crispy. It's even cut into segments (70 sen per piece) just like a pizza.

Check it out at: SS2 (Monday); Seri Petaling (Tuesday); Taman Connaught (Wednesday); Chao Yang, SS2 (Thursday); and Taman Midah, Cheras (Friday).


Flavoured tau foo fa

Tau foo fa is one of the most established street food desserts in Malaysia but if you like a twist to this old favourite, look for the flavoured tau foo fa stall. Choose from chocolate, corn, pandan, mango and yam flavours served in syrup to enjoy this silky smooth soy bean pudding at RM2.50 per bowl. You have the option of adding nata de coco, chocolate rice or longan for an extra 50 sen.

Check it out at: SS2 (Monday); Seri Petaling (Tuesday); Taman Connaught (Wednesday); Overseas Union Garden (Thursday); and Taman Seraya, Cheras (Friday).

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