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Wednesday, November 16, 2016

C'haya Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

Visiting Kota Kinabalu, one should not have to worry about where to stay as there are plenty of current and new establishments offering decent accommodation at decent price.

If you are a traveler on a transit or having early morning flight, you would probably want to look for a hotel that is near to the KKIA Airport such as C'haya Hotel. 

C'haya Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The room layout

We booked a Standard room at this hotel during our trip to KK a couple of months back as we need a place to rest for the night before our long journey back to Sarawak the next day. The 230sqft room is appointed with a queen bed, flat screen tv, a working desk, a small built in cupboard and a window seat which my girls loved very much.

C'haya Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Flat screen TV hung on the wall to optimize space

Although the room is quite cramped for a family, for a single traveler it is a cozy space to wind down and relax.

The bathroom is modern and stylish, with a standing rain shower blocked by glass panel.

C'haya Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Bathroom is done in black and white (but mostly black)

C'haya Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The toilet is equipped with hand bidet

C'haya Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
The shower area

C'haya Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Sabah
Basic toiletries (toothbrush and toothpaste are not provided)

Standard room is available at RM157++ and bookings can be done via booking.com and other travel sites. Do check out their rooftop pool which offers amazing view of the Tanjung Aru area.

Verdict: 7/10
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Sunday, November 13, 2016

Le Meridien Putrajaya

Fancy staying at a 5-star hotel which is adjacent to a shopping mall without breaking the bank? Then hop over to Le Meridien Putrajaya for an enjoyable stay-cation. The hotel which is part of the Starwood Hotels & Resorts chain opened its doors this year, offering 353 modern rooms to cater to various groups of guests.

I was delighted to find myself with the opportunity to experience this brand new hotel recently when I had to attend a meeting in KL. The warm hospitality of the staff greeted me first thing as the concierge opened the cab door for me. Checking in was hassle-free and I was pleased to be given my preferred room which is near the elevator.

Stepping into the hotel room, you couldn't help but notice the ultra-clean air inside. The room is spacious without being too bare, and the lighting is cozy without being too dim. I fell in love with the room instantly.

Le Meridien Putrajaya
Welcome to Le Meridien Putrajaya

Le Meridien Putrajaya
The very cozy king size bed with premium bed sheet covers to send you off to a good dream

Le Meridien Putrajaya
Ergonomic chair at the working desk guarantees that you could work for hours comfortably

The room is tastefully decorated with contemporary furniture and vibrant colors that exude elegance and modern haute. I couldn't help but wish I had this kind of bedroom sanctuary to retreat to every day after work. A 50-inch plasma TV adorned the wall opposite the king-size bed for those who loves to lie in while surfing the satellite channels. WiFi is available throughout the hotel without additional charge.


Le Meridien Putrajaya
The modern bathroom done in shades of black, chrome and red

While the toiletries are not exactly designer brand, this doesn't deter me from enjoying a luxurious bath and catching up on some reading, all the while surrounded by the fresh scent of the shower gel. My only peeve with the bathtub is it takes forever to fill it up only to find myself in half-empty bathtub a short while later as the drain stopper doesn't stop the water from seeping through.


Le Meridien Putrajaya
Love the spacious bathtub with ample room on its sides and end to keep your book / tablet / phone for those who prefers to read while enjoying a luxurious soak

Le Meridien Putrajaya
Complimentary beverages available for the late-nights coffee while working / early morning tea after waking up from a relaxing slumber

After my meeting ended, I had some time to explore the IOI Shopping Mall which is connected to the hotel and are just within steps. I found it extremely convenient as the shopping mall offers plenty of dining options for guests who want to have something other than hotel food.

Le Meridien Putrajaya
IOI Shopping Mall is just walking distance away

Le Meridien Putrajaya
Walking past these aesthetic decor to the hotel lobby from the shopping mall

It is not that the hotel food is not good, in fact I found the breakfast spread decent and worth the money. I had my usual stay-cation menu - American breakfast (omelette, with grilled beef streaks, sausages, grilled tomato and baked beans) and also got to savour the local delicacies (nasi lemak, Chinese porridge, roti pratha, as well as breakfast pastries).


Le Meridien Putrajaya
The exterior of Latest Recipe restaurant

Le Meridien Putrajaya
The interior of the restaurant

Le Meridien Putrajaya
Glimmering new hotel lobby

Being a new hotel, I could understand that there are bound to be some hitches here and there. My bathroom mat for example was not replenished the next day. However, other than that small flaw, the rest of the stay was perfect and enjoyable.

Le Meridien Putrajaya is currently offering opening rate from RM360 (RM300 for corporate rate) for their signature room which comes with signature breakfast at Latest Recipe which lasts until 30 November this year. My only regret was not being able to bring my kids to enjoy this hotel while their promotional rate still run.

Verdict: 9/10
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Monday, October 31, 2016

Pengalaman Membeli Rumah Second Hand

Salam & hello.

Kali ni aku nak blogging pasal experience aku beli rumah second hand. Mana tau in the future kalau ada rezeki beli rumah lagi Insya Allah, boleh la rujuk kat posting ni.

Alhamdulillah, lepas dua tahun pindah ke Bintulu, kiteorang dah berjaya membeli rumah kedua kiteorang kali ni di Bintulu. Kalau nak tau, Bintulu ni antara tempat termahal di Malaysia dan property di sini memang harganya tak masuk dek akal. Harga property kat sini lebih kurang je dengan harga property di KL, padahal development tak seberapa. Tapi kalau bandingkan menyewa dan beli rumah sendiri, baiklah beli je sebab lebih terjamin tak perlu risau harga sewa naik atau kena cari rumah lain kalau tuan rumah nak balik rumah tu. Lagi satu, bagi aku bila beli rumah sendiri, boleh kurangkan beban bayar sewa mahal sebab bila beli rumah sendiri, bayaran bulanan kat bank murah sikit (sikit pun beberapa ratus jugak lah) dari sewa sekarang.

Kali kedua ni, rumah yang kiteorang beli ialah rumah second hand, so experience dia memang totally different daripada masa beli rumah pertama. Rumah pertama dulu, beli dari developer sebab rumah baru. Proses dia lebih senang sebab tak perlu nak negotiate harga rumah, tak perlu cari valuer dan yang selebihnya developer uruskan untuk buat S&P agreement. Kiteorang cuma perlu sign dan bayar lawyer. Masa tu masih mentah lagi, tu pun jalan-jalan kat Jusco, tengok ada property booth terus bayar deposit RM100 tak tengok rumah, tak study background developer dan tak survey location rumah pun, LOL. Bila nak ambik loan pun tak fikir panjang dan tak buat survey sangat. Just ambik je loan dari bank yang ada kat showhouse masa tu. Kelakar pulak bila difikirkan.

Beli secondhand house ni memang perlu invest time dan effort lebih sikit. Dari nak secure deal rumah tu, sampai la nak buat S&P agreement semua kiteorang kena involve. Nasib baik En Hubby masih lagi kerja part-time so kebanyakan urusan dia tolong settle kan dan follow up dengan owner / lawyer / bank.

Tips membeli rumah - location, location, location.

#1 Location - Area hartanah (area marketability)
Memandangkan aku dibesarkan di Bintulu, aku dah decide nak cari rumah di area mana. Kawasan perumahan yang aku sewa sekarang memang kawasan yang strategik (dekat dengan sekolah, bandar, tempat riadah & tempat kerja) dan established. Kalau aku decide nak jual rumah tu kemudian pun tak akan ada masalah nak cari buyer. 

#2 Location - Neighbourhood
Ni penting jugak bagi aku. Kena pilih rumah di kawasan kejiranan yang bagus dan pelbagai kaum. Bonus kalau dapat jiran-jiran yang saling ambil berat. Macam area yang aku aim ni, memang jiran-jiran siap ada Whatsapp group untuk alert each other kalau ada apa-apa aktiviti yang mencurigakan di kawasan rumah. Satu lagi, kalau jiran-jiran yang multi-ethnic dan racial ni, kalau kita balik kampung beraya, takde la kosong area rumah kita sebab tak semua akan balik bercuti.

#3 Location - Dekat dengan family
Yang ketiga ni sebenarnya ialah accessibility (i.e. boleh dihubungi oleh pengangkutan awam). Tapi dalam kes aku, kat Bintulu ni tak de makna nya... Kalau ya pun, ada transport company yang cover area ni. Tapi since aku tak pakai transport company pegi ke tempat kerja, so aku tambah sendiri lokasi dekat dengan family. Sebab nya kalau ada emergency apa2, senang nak mintak tolong. 

Tips yang lain-lain tu lebih kepada citarasa masing-masing. Ada yang nak rumah dua tingkat, rumah yang dah renovate atau rumah yang affordable. Aku pun before survey rumah dah set range harga rumah yang aku nak beli. Ikut kemampuan, jangan ikut nafsu. Tapi kalau rumah murah tapi condition teruk pun aku tak nak jugak sebab aku dah lalui zaman renovate rumah first dulu - memang pening kak oi!

Tapi satu je la masalah nya bila dengan kawasan yang dah established, nak cari rumah yang baru develop tu memang tak de lah. So kenalah cari rumah second hand. Berbulan-bulan jugak la aku bukak Mudah.my, atau sembang-sembang kalau ada yang nak jual rumah di area yang aku nak tu. Last-last, ada sorang owner ni nak pindah KL dan jual rumah dia. Cun-cun rumah yang dia nak jual tu di kawasan idaman, apa lagi kena la bertindak pantas!

Langkah seterusnya:

1. Negotiate - Sebelum negotiate, kena survey berapa value rumah di area tu. Dua reference yang aku pakai which is iklan kat Mudah.my dan lagi senang, pegi approach bank tanya value property di situ. Normally kalau rumah tu takde buat extension, value rumah tu maintain walaupun owner tu dah baikpulih rumah tu. Lepas tu, wajib pegi tengok condition rumah. Kalau banyak yang kena repair, boleh negotiate untuk turunkan harga yang owner mintak. Selain daripada tu, kena tengok jugak tanah tu leasehold ke freehold. Di Sarawak, kebanyakan rumah ialah leasehold. So tengok jugak tempoh leasehold tu. Makin kurang tempoh leasehold, makin kurang loan yang kita akan dapat. Contohnya, dalam kes kiteorang leasehold tinggal 35 tahun, so bank tolak 15 tahun i.e. 35-15 = 20 tahun je la tempoh pinjaman. Kat situ pun boleh nego jugak. Tapi kalau tak de ruang untuk negotiate sangat sebab owner dah ada 4-5 orang potential buyer jugak, so korang boleh jugak taktik lain contohnya offer untuk survey lawyer bagi pihak owner (ringankan kerja owner), dan try dapatkan bank approval lebih cepat dari orang lain. So owner pun akan rasa senang nak berurusan kalau jual kat kita. Hehe.

2. Survey pinjaman bank yang paling menepati kehendak - Ramai yang anggap part ni senang tapi sebenarnya leceh jugak. Part senang ialah bila compare rate loan kat iproperty.com.my. Tapi selain dari rate pinjaman, kena jugak ambik kira faktor-faktor lain contohnya kriteria pinjaman, terms pinjaman, service bank (cepat ke lambat nak proses pinjaman), etc. 

Tak faham? Ok, aku kasi contoh. Ada bank yang tak nak bagi pinjaman kat pekerja O&G. So macam aku tentu2 lah tak memenuhi kriteria ni. Kedua, ada yang bagi 100% loan, ada yang bagi up to 90% je. Ada bank yang offer untuk cover legal fees atau kasi diskaun, ada yang tak. Ada yang proses cepat (dalam seminggu dah bagi quotation dan cepat je keluar offer letter) tapi ada jugak yang kena follow up sokmo baru keluarkan offer letter. So macam aku yang nak cepat2 secure deal rumah tu, tentulah time is of essence. Bank yang service cepat (tak payah nak call banyak-banyak kali mintak progress), normally lebih mudah nak berurusan dengan dieorang. Dan satu lagi, sebab aku malas nak pindah gaji ke akaun bank baru (sebab selalunya bank akan buat syarat gaji kena masuk ke bank yang bagi pinjaman tu untuk jaminan dieorang), so aku ambik loan dari bank yang biasa aku berurusan untuk hal gaji.

3. Survey property valuer - yang ni untuk bank decide jumlah pinjaman yang akan diluluskan. Kalau valuer bagi value rendah, so sikitla loan yang akan dapat. Tapi macam kiteorang nak value tinggi sebab owner jual rumah tu lebih tinggi dari market rate (sebab kawasan tu yang strategik dan memang hot area). Lebih tinggi value, so makin sikit difference dari harga dengan value property yang kiteorang kena top up. Kalau kat Bintulu ni, cuma ada satu je valuer yang semua orang pakai i.e. CH Williams. Bukan tak boleh pakai valuer dari luar Bintulu, tapi normally dieorang tak tau faktor local atau cas harga lebih tinggi.

4. Survey lawyer - so bank dah setuju nak offer loan. Next step, kena buat S&P agreement (antara buyer dengan owner) dan loan agreement (buyer dengan bank). Yang ni pun leceh jugak, tapi tak seleceh nak pilih bank. Nak bagi urusan pinjaman senang, better ambik lawyer panel bank sebab dieorang dah biasa dengan format dokumen bank dan prosedur bank. Just mintak bank bagi list of panel lawyer. Lebih senang kalau owner dan buyer pakai lawyer yang sama sebab tak payah tunggu lawyer buyer nak hantar dokumen ke lawyer owner, vice versa. Tapi kat Semenanjung rasanya tak boleh owner dan buyer pakai lawyer yang sama supaya lawyer takde conflict of interest. Sebab tu part paling pening masa beli rumah kiteorang dulu ialah terpaksa turun naik lawyer office developer dan bank bila nak sign dokumen2 ni. Lepas tu kena pressure bank untuk release payment cepat-cepat sebab lawyer developer dah push2 nak charge late penalty bagai. 

5. Dapatkan dokumen-dokumen untuk buat S&P agreement - dokumen yang diperlukan ialah land title / geran rumah yang membuktikan rumah tu memang atas nama owner sekarang, rekod cukai pintu dan cukai tanah, dan pelan rumah asal. Pelan rumah ni normally valuer ada simpan copy. Yang lain-lain tu, kena dapatkan daripada owner.

6. So lepas dah settle S&P agreement dan dah sign loan agreement, next step sebelum bank release payment dan lawyer tukar title rumah tu ke atas nama kita, ialah tukar nama untuk syarikat utiliti. Yang ni, owner dan buyer sama-sama pegi syarikat bekalan air dan eletrik untuk tukar nama dari owner lama ke owner baru. Make sure bawak S&P agreement cover letter untuk salinan syarikat utiliti ni. Dan kena make sure tau berapa deposit yang dieorang akan mintak sebab dieorang akan refund owner lama deposit dia bayar dulu dan mintak deposit dari owner baru. Macam kat Sarawak ni, syarikat bekalan air (LAKU) mintak deposit RM60 je. SESCO  pulak mintak deposit RM200. Alang-alang dah kat SESO, kiteorang nak tukar meter jugak sebab dah meter sekarang dah pakai 10 tahun. So kena topup RM190 (kalau tak silap). Kena ingat jugak bawak setem duti RM10 ke SESCO.

7. Mintak kunci rumah dan tukar baru - Bila dah settle urusan-urusan di atas, secara rasminya rumah tu dah berpindah milik. Last step ni ialah mintak kunci-kunci rumah dari owner lama. Selain daripada tu, remind owner untuk tukar alamat surat-menyurat dia sebab kalau tak memang banyak kali la kena mintak dia datang collect surat-surat kat rumah kita. Hehe. Bila dah dapat kunci rumah, better kalau kita tukar kunci rumah sebab bukan tak percaya kat owner lama, tapi in case dieorang dah buang kunci tu dan dapat pulak kat orang yang tak bertanggungjawab. Haa... Naya. So better buat kunci baru.

So tu ler pengalaman aku beli rumah kedua dan secondhand. Oh, buat pengetahuan korang jugak, kalau nak beli second house (tak kira baru ke lama), korang dah tak boleh lagi pakai duit EPF untuk settle kan deposit atau difference harga rumah kalau korang dah pakai masa beli rumah pertama, MELAINKAN korang dah jual rumah yang pertama. So dalam kes kiteorang yang dah pakai EPF masa beli rumah first dan belum lagi jual rumah tu, so kiteorang tak layak la nak keluarkan duit EPF untuk support bayar downpayment rumah. Tapi Alhamdulillah boleh cover guna savings aku selama beberapa tahun ni. So before sign agreement apa2, kena la make sure dari mana nak dapatkan duit untuk bayar difference yang loan tak cover.
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Sunday, October 30, 2016

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai, Sabah

As an avid stay-cationer, I have my bucket list of hotels and resorts to stay in Malaysia. One of them is the Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai, Kota Kinabalu Sabah.

Located just 30 minutes away from Kota Kinabalu city, the resort boasts stunning view of the South China Sea, sprawling beach and garden, golf course and 3 outdoor pools.

Our stay-cation this time was sponsored by my dear sister who booked us a family room. We reached the hotel at night and for a renowned resort, surprisingly the road leading to the resort was extremely dark with no lighting at all. Even when we reached the resort compound, it was quite difficult to determine the entrance to the hotel lobby due to the dim lighting and lack of road signs.

Checking in was a breeze and the valet even offered to park our car for us as the parking ground is quite far from the hotel lobby. Our room was located at fourth floor and it was probably 100m away from the lift, so it feels like! It was a huge relief to finally reached our room.

The family room is pleasantly spacious - basically family room are two rooms with a connecting door. The master room is fitted with a king-sized bed while the other room is appointed with two single beds. 


Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
The master bedroom

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
The other room

In summary, these are the plus points of the resort:

1. All rooms are facing the sea - imagine falling asleep and waking up to the soothing sound of the waves crashing on the beach... We loved watching the sun rise and set from our balconies, and watching the blue, blue ocean from the comfort of our room. Bliss!

2. Spacious room - The room size is just right for our family. I love the ample space and the massive bathroom complete with vanity table, sink area, separate toilet (with hand bidet), bathtub and shower areas. 

3. The location - the resort is located by the beach and what a magnificent beach they have! White sands and blue ocean. It only takes five minutes to reach the beach and the sprawling beach ensured that everyone gets their space without ending up feeling crowded. I had the most relaxing time reading a book while enjoying the sea breeze by the sea. 

4. Entertainment - plenty of activities are offered at the resort for guests, from in-door games to cultural performance. For some fees, guests can also enjoy beach sports (beach volleyball, kayak, banana boat etc.) and horse-riding by the beach, while other amenities such as swimming pool and golf course is free for guests to enjoy. Other activities on the menu includes nature visits (guests have to sign up for the package) to see the wondrous of nature in Sabah. The resort does not leave out young guests when it comes to entertainment and even provided kids' activities at their Nexus Kids Club. The club offer packages of which at RM40++, parents can let their kids to explore a range of specially tailored activities (such as finger painting, fish feeding and other crafts making activities) while the adults get to enjoy their kind of activities.

5. Spa - My sister convinced me to try out the Borneo Spa and it was something that I did not regret. While not exactly the best massage I had experienced so far, it was quite decent and left me feeling relaxed and rejuvenated. The ambience in the spa is also impressive and promotes a sense of serenity with soothing water sounds to calm frayed nerves.


However, I also noted some areas for improvement at the resort:
1. Breakfast at Penyu Restaurant - For a five-star resort, the buffet spread is something that falls short of my expectation. The egg station is limited in choice of ingredients and runs out fast, and not much variety of menu spread offered. We had to call the restaurant staff several times to have our coffee and tea served because they never seem to come to our table!

2. Despite having numerous activities on the ground, the promotion is very poor that maybe some guests are not aware of the various entertainment available.

3. In this Internet age, being connected is extremely important. Thus, it's really disappointing to find out that WiFi is not available in the room.

4. The room decor and furniture are quite dated (when I sit on the bed, I can feel the mattress spring poking through the thinning mattress) while the table lamp didn't work. It's time for East Malaysia resort operators to step up their game and refurbish the hotel rooms because this seems to be the general complaints when it comes to major hotels and resorts over here.

5. Inadequate umbrella and deck chairs at the beach for the beach-goers.


Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
'Living area' in the master room

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
LCD TV are available in both rooms

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Bathtub in the master bathroom

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Master bathroom

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Shower area in the master bathroom

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Hotel toiletries

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Mini fridge and tea-making facilities are also available in the room

Nexus Resort & Spa Karambunai
Amenities in the cupboard

Overall, it is a rather overpriced resort considering the obsolete amenities and the poor food quality served. I think staying here once is enough since there isn't much exciting factor for a repeat visit. Thankfully, the beach, entertainment facilities and the soothing spa services made the redeeming qualities of this resort & spa.

Verdict: 7/10
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Sunday, September 04, 2016

Tentang pendidikan anak-anak

Salam kawan2. Lama betul rasanya tak menjengah blog ni. Makin lama, makin ketandusan idea nak menulis ditambah dgn life yang busy sokmo.

Actually kali ni aku nak cerita pasal education. Aku memang big fan of education. Bagi aku, biar berhabis duit untuk upgrade knowledge or skill sebab mungkin satu hari nanti pengetahuan tu akan digunapakai.

Cita2 aku suatu hari nanti aku nak sambung ke tahap PhD, tapi memandangkan kesibukan kerja sekarang, Insya Allah aku akan pursue bila aku dah pencen kelak. Tu life goal aku la.

Tapi cerita ni bukan pasal education aku, tapi berkisar education anak2. Masa kat KL, aku sanggup la berhabis duit menghantar Khayla ke taska Cina/English. Aku bercita2 anak2 aku boleh menguasai bahasa asing, so seawal umur 2.5 tahun aku dah dedahkan dia dengan environment macam tu. Memang tak boleh lupa Khayla balik dari sekolah menyanyi lagu Cina, kadang2 dia tersasul sebut perkataan Cina! 

Tup2 pindah ke Bintulu. Jadi single parent most of the time, so aku terpaksa lupakan hasrat aku nak hantar dieorg ke sekolah Cina/English medium disebabkan tak banyak option yang ada kat area aku duduk sekarang. Kalau ada pun, dah penuh atau terlalu jauh.

Tapi sejak Suami Terchenta resign dan balik ke sini, aku terfikir balik nak hantar  ke tadika Cina. Tadika sekarang memang ok, cuma kalau nak register ke SJK (C) nanti, syaratnya kena hantar ke tadika Cina dulu.

En Suami pulak ada pandangan berbeza. Dia nak maintain je tadika sekarang sebab convenient. Dekat pun dekat, lepas tadika ada perkhidmatan pusat asuhan jugak. So dia agak berat menerima idea aku ni.

Tapi bagi aku, biarlah susah dulu, nanti pasti ada kebaikannya. Lagipun tak besar mana pun Bintulu ni. Paling lama pun 20 minit nak hantar ke tadika Cina tu. Cuma kakak je tak sempat nak enrol ke tadika tu, and semestinya tak layak register ke sekolah rendah Cina.

Lagi satu, aku nak expose anak2 dengan aktiviti tambahan supaya dieorang ada extra skills. Dua tahun lepas aku dah try hantar ke kelas arts. Tapi anak2 aku tak menunjukkan minat sangat. Lagi pun aktiviti kelas tu tak memberangsangkan langsung - setakat latihan mewarna je. Last2 tak jadi enrol.

Kali ni, aku try pulak enrol kelas piano. Hari ni first day Khayla belajar piano - so far dia nampak seronok belajar. Adik Khadeeja pulak try sekali tapi bila tanya dia nak ke belajar, cepat2 dia geleng kepala. Mungkin adik prefer aktiviti lasak macam belajar taekwando atau aikido. Lagi pun dia kecik sangat nak faham instruction cikgu muzik tu.

Dari sudut agama, aku carikan jugak cikgu mengaji untuk dieorang. Last2 jumpa seorang ustazah yang nak datang rumah mengaji. Harap2 nak la budak dua org tu belajar mengaji di rumah lebih2 lagi si adik yang manja tu. Kalau dia dah kata tak nak, memang tak boleh paksa. Kalau paksa jugak, mengamuk la jawabnya!

Ada jugak faedah bila dah pindah ke Bintulu. Boleh lebih fokus untuk mendidik anak2. Kalau kat KL, mungkin susah nak cari kelas mengaji, belajar piano atau taekwando yang dekat dengan rumah. Tapi pada masa yang sama, kalau di KL mesti banyak lagi aktiviti yang dieorg boleh join (baking, arts, nature etc.) asalkan rajin mencari je.

Sekarang pun aku dah kurangkan waktu bermain iPad. Caranya aku tak charge iPad langsung so dieorg tak boleh nak main game atau tengok YouTube. Sejak tu dieorg dah kurang bergaduh dan lebih kerap spend time main toys sama-sama. Yang paling aku suka ialah bila dieorang buat dialog ikut imaginasi sendiri. Aku sanggup temankan dieorg pegi taman permainan, main bubbles kat Pantai Tg. Batu atau even main kat indoor playground yang berbayar tu asalkan dieorg tak menghadap iPad. Biar dieorg menikmati masa kanak2 dengan bermain. Barulah balanced.

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Just Call Me Carneyz | From Sarawak and Staying in Kuala Lumpur | Lifestyle Blogger | Traveller Blogger | Mom of Two Lovely 'K' | Blogger since March 2004

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