Aira Ashran, my 5th grandchild...

"Grandchildren are like snowflakes. Each one is beautifully unique..."

(Aira Ashran binti Mohamad Fitri)

Welcome to the world dear Aira 

You bring sunshine to the soul

I hope that you grow up

to be smart, tough and wise...

(Alia and Arif excited to see their little sister)

(Only 2.5 kg, a month pre-mature)

Muslim-themed Shopping Mall...

"Stay home, stay safe – the only medicine found till now for coronavirus..."

(Social distancing everywhere)

It was not safe to bring Hana and Amir to the shopping malls on weekends because they will mostly be crowded. Instead, we went out on Monday to Malakat Mall to have lunch at Bunch-oh Restaurant and window shop there.

(Hana and Amir at Malakat Mall)

(There were sales everywhere)

Malakat Mall is the first Muslim-themed shopping complex in Malaysia. The mall, which brings together businesses, is a strategic effort to help boost the economy of Muslim entrepreneurs. Located in Cyberjaya, Malakat Mall consists of three blocks of four-storey buildings.

(Grocer promoting Muslim Products)

(Lunch at Bunch-Oh Restaurant)

The concept that makes Malakat Mall different from the other malls is the '7 minutes Prayer Break' where traders and visitors are free to pray anywhere in the Mall area.

(Surau at Level 1 and 2)

(Calligraphy on display)

Gastronomic Indulgence...

"One cannot think well, love well, sleep well, if one has not dined well..."

(Lamb chop for dinner)

I am running out of idea to cook.

At times, figuring out today's meals can be one of the biggest challenges of the day. And suddenly I have a strong craving for juicy barbequed steaks. Normally we will dine either at Victoria Station or Tony Romas. But with the on-going stay home stay safe campaign, we make do with the Lamb Chop dish at Restoran De Maju, one of the mamak restaurants near our house.

 And the food isn't that bad after all...