Greedy Ghost Movie Premiere at GSC Pavilion KL

Lim has always been unlucky. He is struggling to make ends meet until he chanced upon the Wordless Script one day and won the lottery! As the winning was only marginal, it was soon exhausted when he spent it with Nam and Hui, his two poor roommates cum colleagues who excavate bones from old graves for a living. Unwilling to return to his poor days, Lim approaches the Wordless Script for winning numbers again. This time, the Book-Spirit of the Wordless Script forewarns Lim that he will have to pay a heavy price, should he wants big winnings. Blinded by greed, Lim agrees to the terms and strikes a deal with the Book-Spirit. As Lims life gets better and lavish, he also becomes increasingly dependent on the Book-Spirit, seeking its advice in everything. Soon, the Book-Spirit reveals the price which Lim has to pay for all his riches and Lim will have to pay with his life! It is only with Lims death, that he can be the next Book-Spirit, thus liberating the current Book-Spirit. Little does Lim expects: the richer he gets, the closer he is to his death. At the same time, the greedy gambler in Nam is playing with fire To satisfy his gambling addiction, he resorted to stealing the accompanying valuables in the coffin during one of the excavations, despite strong objections from Hui. Following Nams theft, strange things happened. A vengeful spirit haunts Nam and Hui repeatedly, causing them much distress The trio of Lim, Nam and Hui can actually lead a decent and peaceful life, but made decisions at various stages of their lives to pursue riches and luxuries without knowing the heavy price they had to pay. Is there really no way for the trio to redeem themselves from this mess? Or is their death the ultimate solution?

(Source: GRAND BRILLIANCE)

Release Date:26 July 2012
Language:Mandarin
Subtitle:Info Not Availa! ble
< strong>Genre:Comedy / Horror
Running Time:1 Hour 34 Minutes
Director:Boris Boo
Cast:Kang Kang, Henry Thia, Brendan Yuen

Hotel Review: Swissotel The Stamford, Singapore

Great hotel with a great view..

...is none other than Swissotel The Stamford in Singapore. We stayed here back in May when we visited Singapore briefly. For such a great view plus great rooms, I was surprised to find that Swissotel The Stamford offered very competitive weekend room rates. We booked online and paid S$260++ per night for a classic room. Since I applied for the complimentary Swissotel Circle Card, we automatically got upgraded to the Swiss Advantage Room.

And wow, I was totally impressed with the view when I stepped into our hotel room. It had a great view of the Marina Bay Sands as well the Singapore Flyer. (funny how nowadays you look on other 5-star hotel's websites and they always sell their rooms with a view of MBS). The room had a small balcony as well, so of course, we went outdoors and took some shots with and of the beautiful skyline.

Swissotel The Stamford is one of the tallest buildings in Singapore, as well as one of tallest hotels in Southeast Asia

The room was spacious (34m), very clean and nicely appointed. I found the king-size bed very comfortable (so comfortable that I had a long lie in the next morning). All Swiss Advantage Rooms comes with complimentary wifi for 24 hours too ;)

Work station with ergonomic desk chair and LCD TV

There is a coffee machine in the room, with 3 Nespresso capsules which Hubby enjoyed. I on the other hand, enjoyed the quality TWG Tea provided.

Toiletries

Bathrobe

Me and the gorgeous Singapore skyline

Table lamp detail

Swimming pool. There is also a fitness centre and spa but we did not have time to visit any.

The hotel has many dining options, including Equinox Restaurant and Jaan on the 70th floor. They have this super-fast elevator which brings you up to the top in mere minutes. Since Jaan was closed due to the public holiday, we didn't get to dine there on this trip but we did on our following trip (it was amazing btw!). Anyhow since we were staying in the hotel, we went up to Level 70 to get a panaromic view of Singapore. Indeed this is where you can get one of the best views of Singapore.

Singapore National Museum on the right corner

Merlion and The Fullerton

St.Andrew's Cathedral, Singapore

Another shot of Marina Bay Sands, this time from Level 70

Swissotel The Stamford is located on Stamford Road with City Hall MRT operating right below. It is also directly next to several shopping malls such as Raffles City and City Link Mall. Orchard Road is just 2-3 stops away on the MRT.

Some artwork in Ode to Art next door

Morning view

War Memorial Park

This marks the last post from our May Singapore trip. Moving on to July's trip next ;)

Verdict: I would not hesitate recommending this hotel to anyone visiting Singapore. The location is fantastic, rooms are spacious and nicely appointed and the views are great! Do book online as they have many special advantage such as early check-in, late check-in or complimentary upgrades.

Room rate: We paid $260 for classic room, but we got a complimentary upgrade to Swiss Advantage Room.

Location: Swissotel The Stamford, 2 Stamford Road, Singapore 178882.

Tel: +65 6338 8585

Website:http://www.swissotel.com/hotels/singapore-stamford/

Nearest MRT: City Hall

Ramadhan Buffet @ Serena Brasserie, Intercontinental Hotel KL

** For more Ramadhan reviews click HERE > Ramadhan Buffets Wheres your favourite?

At Serena Brasserie, Intercontinental Hotel KL, the live stations were impressive.

Smoking hot satay and whole lamb aside, there was a teppanyaki counter and a BAKAR-BAKAR ALA KAMPUNG (Melaka) station that dishes out fat stuffed ikan kembung/cencaru (mackerel) and marinated stingrays in piquant air asam dan cili kicap. Here, you have a flock of diners perpetually in queue.

Delicious stuffed mackerels.

My favourite the lamb!

Thankfully I was early and thus I didnt have to jostle with the buka puasa crowd for my food. Another advantage of being early? The chefs has time to smile for your camera!

The teppanyaki counter is where you go to pile up your plate with beef, chicken, prawns, squids, crabsticks, beansprout, cabbage, bellpepper and crispy sliced garlic with butter, soya sauce and! mirin!< /p>

The other more familiar stations includes roti canai, murtabak, noodles, Lamb Shawarma with Condiments, Rojak Buah buahan dan Pasembur and another personal favourite the fried banana, sweet potato, yam, kurma, cempedak stall.

My idea of a Banana Split crispy fried bananas with assorted ice-cream for a hot and cold sensation!

Craving for something soupy that particular night, I warmed my tummy with a bowl of piping clear soup with assorted yong tau foo.

For other soupy options, the soup station offers a melange on rotational basis. On the evening I was there, it was Crabmeat and Corn Soup.

Alternatively, stay in the spirit of Ramadhan and go for the hearty, lovingly simmered Sup Tulang.

Fresh rolls stood on sta! ndby for those who needs their bread and butter fix. You are in for a surprise if youre like me who thinks no one would eat breads during dinner buffets. Based on my observation after 15 Ramadhan buffets this year alone, there are usually about 4 out of 10 tables with a bread roll on their plates!

More food in liquid form The Bubur Lambuk here is exemplary, thick and redolent of spices.

Moving on, the appetisers, salads and cold stations offers the usual greens, cold cuts and pickles.

Local Kerabu and Mixed Salads

Kerabu Kerang/Coockle Salad. Kerabu Soo Hoon ala Thai/Glass Noodle Salad, Kerabu Mangga/Mango
Salad, Umai/Prawn Ceviche (Sarawak)
Kerabu anika Laut/Local Seafood Salad, Kerabu Daging/Beef Salad, Kerabu Perut/, Kerabu Telur/Egg
Salad, Jelatah/Vegetable Pickle, Salad Tauhu & Timun/Beancurd & Cucumber Salad, Salad Telur &
tomato/Egg & Tomatoes Salad
Jeruk Kelubi, Mangga, Salak, (Kelantan)
Buah PalaAssorted Fruit Pickle
(Trengganu)Keropok Udang/Prawns Cracker, Ikan Parang/Fish Cracker,Sayur/Vegetable Cracker dan
Papadam/Indian Cracker

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Ulam-Ulam (Pahang)

Timun/Cucumber, Tomato, Jering, Kacang Botol, Pengaga & Ulam Raja/Local Leave

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Ulam Celur

Bendi, Kacang Panjang/Long Bean, Jantung Pisang/Banana flower, Pucuk Ubi/Tapioca Leave, Nangka
Muda/Young Jackfruit

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Appetizer and Salad

Poac! hed Whol e Salmon, Selection of Cold Cuts Platter
Fresh Oyster, Slipper Lobster, Blue Crab, Mussels, Fresh Water Prawns, Assorted Sushi and Sashimi
Iceberg Lettuce, Frisse, Romaine, Endive, Tomato, Onion ring, Crunchy Carrot, Lollo rossa

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As usual I skipped those and dived into the mains. I was particularly in love with the sushi, sashimi and fresh seafood belt. Intercontinental KL has its own Japanese restaurant and Tatsu Japanese Cuisine is rather known for its quality. I have not been to Tatsu before, but I have heard raving reviews.

And it lived up to expectations. The sashimi was fresh and the sushi rolls were very well made, certainly above average buffet standards where the sushi rice leans towards the dry and bland.

Finally I got to the mains! Here at Serena Brasserie the western selections are served in small porcelain dish and replenished pretty quick once it runs low. Kudos really, for it ensures freshly cooked food and for items such as seabass and lamb, the meat stays tender and moist.

For this buffet, I actually sampled almost everything (skipping desserts and the salads) and I find it pretty decent overall. I must say the Japanese segment was good, and the Malay selection as below was acceptable.

I like the way it was presented, all in heavy claypots, reminiscenceof the olden days.

I do recommend the chicken rice with its freshly made chilli and ginger paste. The rice was fluffy and fragrant too.

I ordered a Mamak Mee as well, fried on the spot for me and even to my liking; less oil, high heat, extra egg!

Not bad in terms of taste though not presentation.

Heres the desserts selection, which I skipped as I was full by then. I must say thats a first, since I have a sweet tooth. But blame it on the 14 other Ramadhan buffets, or work, as my appetite was slow that night.

Venue: Serene Brasseria, InterContinental Kuala Lumpur
Time: 7pm
Price: First and last week of Ramadhan (20-26th July/ 10th-20th August) RM99+, normal rates (27th July-9th August) RM115+

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Browse more if you wish:

Dorsett Regency, Kuala Lumpur

MayTower Hotel & Serviced Residences, KL

The Mill, Grand Millennium Hotel, Bukit Bintang

The Lounge, GTower Hotel, KL

The Living Room, Westin KL

Cinnamon Cafe, One World Hotel

Latest Recipe, Le Meridien KL

Paya Serai PJ Hilton

These are for last year Ramadans. Im running the Beckys 30 Days 30 Giveaways and for coming days it will be mostly Ramadan buffets for 2 pax. So do visit my page RebeccaSawBlog FB here and stay tuned for the announcement.

Heres the round-up for 2012 Ramadan Buffets. Ill include the links once I published the posts this week. Im trying to write as fast as I can!
1. Ramadhan Buffet at Melting Pot Cafe, Concorde Hotel, KL
2. Ramadhan Buffet at Soi 23, Pacific Regency, KL
3. Ramadhan Buffet at Fuzion, Sunway Spa and Resorts
4. Ramadhan Buffet at Checkers Cafe, Dorsett Regency, KL
5. Ramadhan Buffet at Flavors, Swiss Garden Hotel, Pudu KL
6. Ramadhan Buffet at Cinnamon Coffee House, One World Hotel
7. Ramadhan Buffet at Kitchen Art Brasserie, Empire Hotel Subang
8. Ramadhan Buffet at The Mill, Grand Millenium Hotel, KL
9. Ramadhan Buffet at JW Marriot, KL
10.Ramadhan Buffet at La Maison, Silka Maytower Hotel & Serviced Residences
11. Ramadhan Buffet at Paya Serai, Hilton PJ
12. Ramadhan Buffet at Utara Coffee House, Armada Hotel, PJ
13. Ramadhan Buffet at Serena Brasseria, InterContinental Hotel, KL
14. theres more for sure let me eat first and Ill update!
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Leave me a comment if you have any enquiries on Ramadhan Buffets this year ok?