Get weather updates through RakanMET

Get weather updates through RakanMET



Whichever part of Malaysia you are in, the RakanMET app allows you to share information and updates on the weather.

RakanMET aims to provide fast and accurate information to the public to ensure that they are better prepared to face extreme weather conditions.

Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau said the app was developed by his ministry (Mosti) through the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia).

“Users can report weather-related incidents in their areas by uploading information onto the app.

“This is done to prevent irresponsible parties from uploading fake information on the app,” he said.

RakanMET is the second app to be developed by Mosti after myCuaca, which was launched in 2015 to provide the public with the latest weather information.

RakanMET was officially launched at the Sabah Weather and Earthquake Operations Centre on Friday, in conjunction with World Meteorological Day.

MetMalaysia director-general Alui Bahari was also present at the event to sign a memorandum of understanding with Universiti Putra Malaysia to mark their collaboration in the field of meteorological science.

~News courtesy of The Star~

Causeway Link bus to Malacca

Hainanese Chicken Rice Balls

Local Malay delicacies

For local Malay delicacies, worth trying:

Asam Pedas, the signature dish of the state. A very hot and mild sour fish curry which accompanying white rice. Normally eaten during lunch and dinner. From RM4.50.

Sambal Belacan, very spicy local chilli prawn paste.

Cencaluk, can be found sold along the roads near Klebang Beach. Made of fermented krills. A bit weird tasting for those who are not used to it.

Lemang, glutinous rice cooked in bamboo, sold on the side of the road to Teluk Mas

Ikan Bakar, head to Umbai, Pernu or Serkam for a dinner of fresh caught grilled fish and crustaceans.

Kuih Udang, you can find this popular tea time dish in Alor Gajah town. The sauce is nice too.
Kuih-muih, traditional cakes and deserts like dodol, wajik, lempok, inang-inang, gula melaka and many more are sold in shopping mall at Bandar Hilir, Klebang Beach and kampung area throughout the state.

~Wikitravel~

KLIA to Malacca bus service

Transnasional runs multiple direct buses daily at 01:15, 07:45, 09:15, 11:45, 14:15, 16:15, 18:45, 20:15,& 21:15 (RM24,50/16 adult/child). Check their website for the latest schedule. Travel time is 2 hours 30 min. There is no Transnasional ticket counter at KLIA airport, buy tickets online ahead of time at their website (requires a Malaysian issued credit card) or at www.easibook.com (charges small booking fee). For easibook.com tickets, a printout of the ticket confirmation can be used as a boarding pass for the bus, show this to the bus driver on boarding. 

The ticket confirmation will indicate the need to turn in the confirmation for a boarding pass at the ticket counter. However as there is no Transnasional ticket counter at KLIA the confirmation acts as a boarding pass. Alternatively, transfer and purchase the tickets directly at the KLIA2, Transnasional ticket counter, on the ground floor. KLIA2 airport is reachable by shuttle bus (RM2.5/30-40 min), or taxi. Shuttle buses depart every half hour from the KLIA bus terminal on platform #10.

While it may be possible to wait at the bus stop and purchase tickets directly on the bus at KLIA, it is highly recommended to pre-book your tickets online or transfer to KLIA2 to purchase tickets and board. The bus departs from KLIA2 and KLIA is its second stop. If the bus is full or near full it may not stop at KLIA at all unless there are pre-booked passengers at KLIA. Board the bus in KLIA at bus platform #8, however it may sometimes arrive at another nearby platform.

Note depending on the time of the bus, some will arrive in Melaka at Melaka Sentral or alternatively at Mahkota Medical Centre as the final destination. Buses arriving at Mahkota Medical Centre will stop at Melaka Sentral as the second to last stop. If your destination in Melaka is Jonker St Chinatown, Mahkota Medical Centre is within walking distance (20-30 min if you don't have luggage or a short taxi ride away (~RM10). Melaka Sentral is further distance wise from Jonker St. however more accessible by local bus to Chinatown. 

Local taxis are known to be dirty, rude and aggresive, and would refuse to use the meter. They would cost about RM25 (June 2017) from Melaka Central bus terminal. A better alternative would be Grab or Uber which would be about RM 7-8 to Jonker Street for a clean and safer car/driver. Note that you would need to head to the front entrance of Melaka Sentral and have the app in your smartphone.

If you miss these buses, you'll have to detour via KL or take a taxi with travelling time about 1.5 hours (fixed "budget" fare RM159, 1 way, counter inside Domestic Arrivals, the guard will happily let you and your trolley of luggage back into this area from outside).

Or you can take the airport shuttle to TBS for RM 8,00 and then get on a regular bus to Melaka Sentral, for about RM 10-12, running daily between 7.00 - 22.58.

~Info courtesy of Wikitravel~

Malacca Local Bus - Panorama Melaka

Official website http://panoramamelaka.com.my/

Raja Cendol Taming Sari

If you have a sudden craving for both cendol and durian while visiting Melaka, you should check out Raja Cendol Taming Sari which is located right in front of Taming Sari Tower.






They offer a good selection of durians (Musang King, Udang Merah, D24 and D101) that can be added to your bowl of cendol for that extra boost of flavor and wow factor. Real durian pulps are used and they are of high quality, especially the Musang King which is immensely sweet and bitter in taste.

For those who do not wish to splurge, you can opt for the other types of durian such as D24 which lets you enjoy an equally delicious experience but at a more affordable price.

**The number of durian pulps you get is based on the size. A standard serving usually comes with two big pulps of durian, but you will get three of them if the pulps are small.

Menu:

Cendol Original - RM7
Pulut / Cendol Durian Musang King 🦊👑 - RM38
Pulut / Cendol Durian Red Prawn 🔴🦐 - RM20
Pulut / Cendol Durian D24 - RM20
Pulut / Cendol Durian D101 - RM20
Cendol Ice Cream 🍨 - RM8
Cendol Pulut 🍚 - RM8
ABC Snow Taming Sari 🍧❄️ - RM10
Durian Shake 🥛 - RM10
Pineapple Lime Juice 🥤- RM7



Raja Cendol Taming Sari
Jalan Merdeka Bandar Hilir, 75000 Melaka
Business hours: 9.30am - 11pm
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