Know the Street Session 2012-May 12th

On Saturday, I went for my weekly 'Know the Street Session' as I have been out of the street since March 23rd where I met the two Lindas from Hong Kong.

For the street, normally I will carry with me a pen, a note book, my camera Nikon D7000 with a Nikkor AF-S 50mm f/1.8G. Beside I also will buy 4 bottles of 500ml 100Plus. I need to drink at least 4 bottles or more else I will be sick the next day for over heating.
This time around, I attached my new Tamron SP AF 17-50mm f/2.8 XR Di II VC LD IF to my camera and I also brought along in my pouch Nikkor 50mm f/1.8G in case I need it. The main purpose for this session is to test my new Tamron lens in the street.
 
I started my journey from Kelana Jaya LRT Station and from the window of the train, I saw a clear blue sky ahead with a bit of clouds. This indicated the hot day for me and hopeful no rain.

Clear Path Ahead

I stopped at Pasar Seni LRT Station. The journey from Kelana Jaya Station cost me MYR 2.10.

I intended to go straight to see my friend, Hurdy who is one of my 100Strangers Project who used to do his shoe repairing business next to Pasar Seni LRT Station Bus Stop.

But before I got to cross the road, this uncle caught my eyes and his action touched heart.

Make Ends Meet

 We takes things for granted and yet some of us are too lazy to work or being choosy in job selection. How about those who has nothing to backup their job hunting.
When I saw this man, my heart trouble as I know he is working for survival in the city. He is looking for recycled items that he can sell and earn some money for his daily living.

As I crossed the road, my eyes searching for a familiar figure whom I knew as Hurdy and sure enough he is there, from afar I shout, "Hurdy! Apa khabar?" (Hurdy, How are you?) And he respond with, "Baik saja. Asal badan sihat, sudah bagus." (I am good. As long as my body is healthy, it's good enough for me.)

Shoe Repair is my Business

Hurdy seems to be very happy to see me and as usual we always talk about health but this time he added a new topic about Democracy in Malaysia. Wow! It seems that politic talks were every where as Bersih 3.0 were still fresh in their minds.

Then I walked towards  Petaling Street and passed Jalan Tun HS Lee, I saw a homeless man making the street as his home and bed. My heart was trouble again.

This reminded me of my own experience earlier in my life.

Street is my home

 Upon graduation from UiTM, Shah Alam with a piece of paper in hand and no working experience, I gambled my life in Sibu seeking for a job. All of the job I interviewed was asking for my experience and yet I have none. Life really not so good and a few times I make the street as my bed.
So when ever I see those who make the street as their bed, I can relate really well with my own experience with theirs as I have been there too.



Street Sweep

I believe their sense of belonging prompting the Petaling Street Vendors to keep their street clean as if it is their own home. I am proud for these vendors.

Jeff - a Liverpool FC Fan

"Liverpool!!", I shout as I saw a man in red Liverpool jersey whom later he introduced himself as Jeff.
 

Lady and her Dumpling

I have taken photograph of this lady with her dumpling a few times but this time around, I bought one dumpling from her for my lunch.

Canon 5D Mark II

 This lady and her assistant were documenting the street life as they also did in Sea Park, Petaling Jaya on Monday.


Transmitter and Receiver

He sells the receiver which is in the jumping toy but not the transmitter which is in his right hand. If you want to purchase his jumping toy, please remember to ask for the transmitter or else you have a dead toy.
 

Petaling Street



Fortune Teller

  A fortune teller trade in business underneath a bridge.

R for Robertson

 This young man seems to be in his own world with his IPhone. He also walked to St Anthony Church just for sightseeing.

St Anthony Church, Pudu

 I took a rest at St Anthony Church to be with the Lord and there the Lord brought me to met a lady with her nephew and niece. The Lord delivered his message to this lady whom introduced herself as Maria from Sacred Heart Church, Peel, Kuala Lumpur. She told me before they walked off, actually she was waiting for the words which I have spoken to her. Then she walked off with a consoled and peaceful heart.

Juxtaposition

 The child needs the Milk and it's free flowing.

Homeless and robbed

 Earlier a young healthy chap have asked money from this poor homeless man.
(Robin, I mistaken your man who wore a torn trousers with this guy. I am really sorry.)


Begging for mercy

Unloading

Workers unloading their goods.



Jasmine Wreathe Weaver

This two gentlemen were weaving Jasmaine flower's petal into a ring of fragrant wreathe.

This is my last shot before I move on to my new territory that is Jalan Masjid India and Chow Kit.

Fish Head Noodle at Section 17

Yesterday I over heard my wife chat with her friend regarding our favourite Fist Head Noodle at Section 17 (Sentosa), Petaling Jaya. The place is quite near from our working place at Jalan Universiti. Thus that's one of the reason why we always come to that particular stall beside it's mouth watering noodles.

I overheard she mentioned about her meal which she had posted to her Facebook Wall through her new IPhone 4S. Her friend, May seemed to be very interested to know the location of this Fish Head Noodle as she also like Fish Head Noodle.

This prompt me to share our favourite place for dinner after office hours.

The stall is located in the corner coffee shop at a junction of  Jalan 17/40  and Jalan 17/27 Section 17 and in the front of the shop there are stalls selling fruits (mostly Banana), Bread and one stall frying Kueh Cha Koi.

The Restaurant name is Jackson Restaurant where you can also find Jackson Friend Hokkien Mee

Once you enter the coffee shop, you will see this stall with four types of Noodles offered complete with it's price.

And this is the man who owned the stall.
I salute this hardworking and joyful man. You will know when you see him.

This is the Fish Head Noodle which is Agnes' favourite meal.

As for me, I prefer Garoupa Noodle where fried fish replaced with fresh sliced Garoupa fish.

Taste wish, both are worth the journey and definitely will make you to come again.

Food Quality - Excellent
Food Quantity - Excellent by my standard of eating.( sshh I can eat a lot.)
Price - match the taste.
Cleanliness - Good.
Friendliness - Excellent
Environment - just like normal coffee shop.

I love to cook and I am always want to know what is inside my foods.

Roughly what inside the bowl are:
Fish Head - fried fish
Garoupa - fresh raw fish

The rest of ingredients are the same.
- Noodle
- Tomatoes
- Salted Vegetables
- Ginger
- Milk
- Daun Soup
For taste a pitch of salt and white pepper.

How he cook?

On the cooking process, I advise you to see for yourselves.

Update on Business hours:
Old time to 8.00pm
New time: 7.00AM to 6.00PM

Good night and happy weekend.

Malacca - Johore Trip 2012 - Final Part

This is the last part of Malacca - Johore Trip 2012.

Early Sunday morning, Chew Chee Long went out to Pasar (Morning Market) with his auntie to buy some breakfast for us. When we woke up, they brought home a lot of packed food.

 Heavy breakfast at Auntie's house.

After breakfast we headed for our first destination which according to Chee Long's cousin is a good place to visit when you are in Batu Pahat, Johore. It's a Tou Pekong or a Chinese Temple.

 The road to Tou Pekong.

 As we approached the Tou Pekong area, a tourist bus was already there. The building behind the bus is a building for Bird rearing project to get their nest.

 Tou Pekong's guide explained to us about this horse and the horse master.

 A statue of the deity in the small house behind the horse.

The Tou Pekong, Batu Pahat, the praying place for those who believe.

Entrance of the Tou Pekong where the visitors light their joysticks.

Irene Aik is pouring water on the Golden Frog as according to the Tou Pekong guide, good luck will follow you if you batch the Golden Frog and stroke it's back.

A bronze Turtle carrying wealth on it's back which is located next to the entrance of the Tou Pekong.

As I am busy taking photos, the Tou Pekong's guide  motioned me to follow him to the new Tou Pekong building to show us a new additional attraction. The building is still under construction. I wonder if I am look more like a reporter to attract his attention.

First is a place of prayer and worship.

And the second is an image of a Tiger which changed color every second based on the light source that shine on the image. It looks interesting and a great work of art.

We thanked the Tou Pekong's gentleman who show us around the temple.

Then we drove on to another destination recommended by Chee Long's cousin which was Pantai Minyak Beku as shown by the sign by the road side.

The Sign.

 Nicely laid stairs to a small chalet.

 A jetty for the small ship.

 Our group at the jetty with Pang Wee Seng and Samantha.

 Samantha, the one that Pang's love.

And below is the sharing of tissue as a sign of love.

"Thank you, Pang and Samantha for being with us."

Alas! As we turned out from the beach area, an alligator stopped us as the alligator walked in the middle of the road.

After we passed, the alligator crawled to the side of the road. Is that a sign?

We were a bit hungry and thirsty.
We went to a Famous Kedai Makan Soon Lai for our lunch.

We have LOBAK which was tasty and mouth watering good.

Then we have special noodles which remind me of the same delicacy in Sarikei.

Our last meal were a mixer of Herbal hard boiled Eggs, taufu, pork meat and pork inner parts.

The cook and his team serving their customers. Their moment really fast and it's seems that everyone knows
what they are doing, they are more like automatic robots.

Our last stop was at the famous Renggit Coffee.

We bid good bye to Auntie and Chee Long's cousin.

And off we go and head for Kuala Lumpur then Petaling Jaya.

When we approached Kuala Lumpur, It's already dark as the sun was hiding in the horizone.

 

That night we arrived home in Puncak Alam almost 11.00pm. 

On Monday we were having a half day leave and I am also not so well which resulting in missed my Bible Study Class that Monday evening.

That's completed our journey to Malacca and Johore 2011.

I hope one day, you will visit these interesting places for sightseeing and to taste their delicious and mouth watering foods.

Peace be with you. Good night.