Better public transport on the way....

When Klang Valley's residents are all frustrated with the traffic condition in the city, especially KL, what else can be better than efficient public transport for our convenient? Previous post, I had mentioned about the LRT extension project for Kelana Jaya line and latest news shows that it will be built according to the plan. Besides LRT, there are also some new train sets, buses and nwe system for the public transport:

1) 850 new buses by 2012
2) 4 bus expressway transits next year
3) 26 new four-car LRT train sets for Kelana Jaya line next year and 35 in following year
4) 14 new train sets for LRT Ampang line in 2012
5) 15 refurbished KTM Komuter EMUs in 2011
6) KTM Komuter to reduced intervals to 7.5 minutes in 2012
7) LRT extension to Putra Heights to be completed in 2012
8) KL Monorail doubles capacity in 2012

These plans are looking good to improve the public transport network in Klang Valley, make sure all of them will be materialised as according to the plan. Hopefully all of us will benefit from them.

Malaysia finally go HD

As the developed country mostly have shifted to High Definition TV. Now it is our turn to go digital. Astro subscribers can now enjoy better sound and picture quality with their HDTV set. Since the introduction of HDTV set in the Malaysia market, they are not in their full use yet. But now everything is about to change as Malaysia slowly shifting to digital TV.

ASTRO has introduced four HD channels and there are more in the pipeline. Astro's HD TV service, Astro B.yond will be available from 18 December. Existing Astro subscribers will have to buy a new set-up to enjoy the HD service. So, for the beginning, the HD channels included SuperSport HD, ESPN HD, National Geographic Channel HD, History HD and HBO HD. Malaysian can now looking forward for better pleasure of watching TV.

Perodua new MPV: Perodua Alza

After Exora by Proton, Malaysia has it second national MPV unveiled yesterday by Perodua at KLCC. Named Perodua Alza, which the Alza, means "to rise" in Spanish, goes on sale starting from RM55,490 to RM64,190. Perodua offers two version which are standard and premium and the advanced version is coming up next march at the price of around RM70,000. The advanced version will come with complete bodykit, GPS with reverse camera, tinted windows and leather seats. In terms of size, Proton Exora definitely has an edge over the Alza. I think Alza is more to Avanza competitor than Exora. But if you are looking for a car for family with kids, Alza is a perfect choice. So after Exora and Alza, what's next? new Waja replacement? Lets wait and see.

who doesn't like ice cream?

I am wonder are there anyone out there who doesn't like ice-cream? I strongly believe that most of us like ice-cream especially for those living in the tropical country like us. In Malaysia, we can easily get ice-cream almost everywhere. We don't even have to walk far from our house to buy an ice-cream. During hot sunny day, ice-creams are selling like hot cake and the motorcycles which carry small 'fridge' with them with their signature song 'Mat kool mat kool kawanku, mari kita ikut mat kool......' are making good money from selling ice-cream.

So, the demand is there. There is why in shopping malls, high class ice-cream retail stores are available in most of the main shopping mall. There are few popular one such as Haagen-Dazs, Baskin Robbin, New Zealand Natural and Lecka-Lecka. Although their ice-creams are quite expensive but it is worth to try because their ice-creams are different from those selling in tube in supermarket. Try once a while is not a problem especially when there are having promotion. Anyone don't want ice-cream?

New IKEA stores in Malaysia

Currectly, there is only one IKEA store in the country located in Mutiara Damansara which is already 13 years of age. There are news claiming that new stores has been planned in the future. The second new store is likely to open in Tebrau City, Johor. The development in Johor especially in Iskandar Development Region is so encouraging that there will be a good market in the region. With the site for the new store strategically located near Jusco and Tesco, there is no doubt a very good potential market. Besides Johor, Klang Valley is expected to have its second store because of the densely Damansara store. The new store is likely to locate in Cheras and Ampang corridor. The second outlet in Klang Valley is expected to equal existing store. After Johor and second outlet in Klang Valley, the future location is likely in Penang.

new Kuala Lumpur in future

When government is going to announce the budget 2010 soon, Kuala Lumpur is expected to have more emphasis than any other cities in various aspects especially public transport and facilities. In the next 10 years, KL is expected to change massively. We will have improved public transport, a lot of facilities, new skyscrapers, new skyline, upgraded road and etc. Hopefully all going according to plan.

The big different will be on some places such as KL Sentral, KLCC and Mid Valley City. New shopping mall three times the size of Mid Valley City will stand still just in front of KL Sentral with office towers which offer entertainment, foods and services. This mall is also acting as the connector between KL monorail and KL sentral. New Mass Rapid Transit line which connect from Cheras to Kota Damansara will pass by this building. There are also number of new hotel around the KL sentral including the 6 stars St. Regis Hotel which is expected to be taller than Menara Telekom.


KLCC area will change the skyline of KL with completion of Lot C, Troika and Four Season Place. Beside KL Sentral and KLCC, the roads in KL will be upgraded to solve the traffic problem and to look more beautiful. Lets witness the changes of KL together.

Good plan but can it be done?

Public transport has been the major problem for the very long time especially for KL and Klang Valley citizen. This is also one of the reason why traffics in Klang Valley are massive jam everyday. Recently, there are few plans that involve with the extension of existing public transport in Klang Valley and building of new public transport which are look very pretty good but there are only the plans. So, here are the major plan:

1) Extension of KL monorail
2) Extension of KL Express to proposed permanent LCCT
3) Putrajaya and Bandar Sunway monorail
4) Shah Alam monorail
5) JB high speed train
6) Mass Rapid Transit in KL (Kota Damansara - Cheras)
7) Extension of LRT line (Kelana Jaya - Aman Crimson, Subang Depot, Kelana Centre Point, Subang Parade, SS15, SS18, USJ7, USJ8, USJ19, USJ21, Seksyen 27, Seksyen 28, Putra Heights)
(Ampang Line - Bukit OUG, Kampung Muhibah, Kinrara 9, Bandar Kinrara, IOI Mall, Bandar Puteri, Rakan Muda Complex, Batu 12, Puchong Perdana, Puchong Prima, Sri Aman, Putra Heights)

Construction for extension of LRT will be begin early 2010, let wait and see.....