Travel in Malaysia and Singapore with Van: 2015

Chinese New Year 2015 is around the corner and it is very important especially for those Malaysian Chinese whom is working in Singapore. In this seasons, most of them will return to their hometown to enjoy the holidays and grab the opportunities to reunion and gather with their relatives, friends and loves one.

For as I am also one of them since 10 years ago, getting a bus or train ticket is a norm for me travel from Singapore to my beloved hometown (Tampin or sometimes drop by Malacca). However, the experience told me that the tickets are sold out very fast and most of the time we couldn't decide early when is the actual day or time we can leave our work place. While there is no option left, we are forced to pay extra to buy the tickets at the last minutes or we couldn't get any. Left with no choice, we might missed the important reunion dinner with the family. *Sad and sob*

msttransport.com

This year, thank God that I have come across with a new kind of transportation service provided by the private transporter. Thanks to social medias especially Facebook, I got this contact after I join in several facebook group related to my hometown which I wish to recommend highly in my blog.

Yoong, a tall guy with 1.92m long. The transporter I engaged is a reliable, safe, professional and young transporter whom is highly recommended. He worked in Singapore for the past 6 years and has been driving in Singapore for the last 5 years; before he decided to run his own transporter service. I have engaged his service in last Christmas season and we have a Church camp with 24 pax traveling to Malacca down town and A'famosa resort. His hometown is based in Malacca and it is always good to have the local guy whom know 'our language' to transport us around. By the way, he is very on time, no smoker and serious driver. Don't joke with him when he is driving, he won't bother you. Well, he is just too shy to joke. :-p

Well, I would like to help him to broadcast his service to as many as I could. Below are the promotion materials which I grabbed from him and wish by having this blog, many Malaysia whom working in Singapore could render his help and get back to your hometown to celebrate this Chinese new year with your loves one timely and safely.

You may take note that exact waiting locations or pick up points are clearly shown in the pictures as below:

and lastly, there are trips prepared for those who wish to get back to Singapore to start work after a refreshing and wonderful holiday and reunion with the loves one in Malaysia.

Lastly, don't forget to follow and comment his facebook page if you like his services.

https://www.facebook.com/aroma.nky?fref=ts

3D2N Melaka and A'Famosa trip from Singapore - Free style travel in group of 24 pax

On last Christmas Holiday, we have hosted a trip to A'Famosa Resort and Melaka down town. This trip is planned for the Agape Reformed Evangelical Church Singapore as our annual group activities and events. Thanks God that we have sufficient time and resources to plan and organize the trip. Since there are some much research has been done and we have enjoyed the trip. Hence, would like to take this opportunity to share the tips and value-able information; so that you would enjoy the most of it in your next trip to Melaka or A'Famosa.

The summary of the trip:

Date: 25th to 27th Dec 2014 (Thursday to Saturday - 1 day off duty from work is needed)
Transport: 2 Malaysia Vans (a total of 24 seats), drivers/transporters are Melacca local Chinese whom familiar with Singapore traffic
Accommodation: Luxury 4 Rooms Villas in A'Famosa Resort (2 units for 2 nights)
Meals: Restaurant Hock Hwa, Kam Yin Poh Seafood Restaurant, Tampin Long Jiang Mee, A'Famosa Resort, Restaurant Nyo Nya Suan Melaka, Dim Sum Melaka, Hoe Kee Chicken Rice ball

Attractions: Villa with private swimming pool, Safari Wonderland, Old West (Cowboy Town), Jonker Street Melaka, Melaka down town Shopping, Red House and A'Famosa

Recommended local food: Tampin and Melaka Local famous dishes (Seafood restaurant - cheap and good, Long Jiang Mee, Pulau Sebang Bus Station Mee, Nyonya Food, Chicken Rice Ball, Cendol, Fresh Coconut Drink, Rojak and etc), Durian (Depend on the season, usually May to Aug, sometimes rarely in Nov to Dec as well)

If you plan the programs and activities by considering the traffic conditions, distances, routes and timing. You should be able to visit all the attractions and enjoy all the food as presented in the pictures up here. You may find our trip program schedule as below.

Program Day 1

Link 1: Restaurant and eateries in Yong Peng

Link 2: Restaurants and eateries in Johor

Program Day 2 and 3

Link 1: Tian Lai Restaurant

Finally, it is the expenditure report for the 3 Days 2 Nights trip from Singapore to Malacca. Take note about the saving tips in the Remarks column. Read on for more information and tips. If you are serious to make a visit to Malacca, A'Famosa Resort and Tampin, make sure you don't stop to read on. You will pat yourself for doing this homework.

How to save more $$ on your accommodation?

1. Tampin Homestay: Happiness Homestay (+6012-3655 232) RM 400/night (4 bedrooms, huge space, walking distances to Restaurants and at the Heart of Tampin), more

2. Superior A'Famosa Villas (running and maintained by owners) starting from RM 650/night

Local Professional Van transporter whom is highly recommended (Money valued). H&Y Transportation Facebook fanpage (+6010-807 7828 Whatsapp/wechat available)

Durian feast: (Available only May to Aug, sometimes and rarely on Nov to Dec)

1. Sri Kendong @ Tampin (+606 438 1899)

2. Sim Koa Yen @ Melaka (+6012-681 6895)

3. Durian Farm @ Muar (+6017-988 1799)

4. Durian King @ Johor (+6017-237 7500)

Note: I have not tried any of the Durian yet as I missed the timing. I will certainly visit one of them in coming June to Aug season and share with you my experience.

If you intended to visit the Safari Wonderland, Waterworld and Old West in A'famosa Resort, please make sure you book the ticket online. Otherwise, you would need to Q up at the ticket counter, during peak season, it is waste of time to wait. Don't forget, you have another 10-20 pairs of eyes watching and staring at you too.

Nice, cheap and good local dishes in Tampin

Lastly, I won't recommend to have your meals in A'Famosa Resort. Since you have the transport, you may just travel 10-15 minutes by Van and get really good local food, cheap and delicious at Tampin Town and Taman Indah Tampin. That's what the local use to have their breakfast. Scroll down to get more detailed information.

Tampin Eateries and food highlights

More Tips and Tools below:

Notes: For trip planner and organizer, you may consider to use Map customizer to plot multiple addresses on a single map on Google map. This allow you to add in the description such as time, exact location point and notes to your group, define the sequence and finally send the link to your group so that everyone is aware.

Two examples I made as below, this is to facilitate the transporter to pick up us at the right location and timing.

Wish to have more information? Why not, check out the below, these are the detailed research, preparation and presentation I made to the Church group before the trip. Hope you will enjoy it.

Restaurants in Tampin, Address and Contacts

Kam Yin Poh Seafood Restaurant 金元宝海鲜酒家

2653 & 2654, Taman Indah,

73000 Tampin, Negeri Sembilan

Tel: (+606-441 4984)

Restaurant Long Jiang Mian 驰名淡边龙江面

2625, Taman Indah,

73000 Tampin, Negeri Sembilan

Tel: 012-359 1059 / 016-907 9779

Bus Station Mee

Tel: To be updated soon

Satay

Tel: To be updated soon

Grilled fish at Bus Station Opened Car Park

Tel: To be updated soon

Home made Pao

Tel: To be updated soon

Restaurants in Yong Peng, Address and Contacts

Restaurant HOCK HWA 富华冷气酒家

7, 9, 9A, Jalan Meng Seng, Yong Peng, 83700, Batu Pahat, Johor, Malaysia

Shop: 07-467 2570, 019-763 0111 (Chan Thian Choo), 012-732 0111(Chan Kok Shu)

RestaurantZinZin 总行永平津津海鲜餐馆, 20余年正宗福州面馆

15, Jalan Labis 83700
Yong Peng Johor.

07- 4674459

Yuan Yean Fishball Eating House (Lunch)

07-4673985

No 123, Main Rd, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor

Turn left off the North-South Highway (assuming you are travelling northwards) at Yong Peng. Travel along the one-street town and look out for a Caltex Station on the opposite side of the road. Make a u-turn and you'll find the stall just to the left of the Caltex.

RestaurantOld Street House (Foo Chiew) (Lunch)

019-7555996 / 07-467 4472

No. 10, Jalan Jaya Taman Jaya 1, 83700 Yong Peng, Johor

永平京都西刀魚丸(大樹下) (Lunch)

+60 16-732 2289

Jalan Tenteram , Taman Jelita,83700 Yong peng Johor, 83800

83700 Yong Peng, Johor, Malaysia

Restaurant RongCheng 隆城海鲜楼 (Dinner)

1, 83700 Yong Peng

Johor, Malaysia

Google coordinate: 2.0109845,103.0633379

Restaurants in Melaka, Address and Contacts

Ban Hong Xiang Tea House 万鸿香茶楼 (Hong Kong Dim Sum 香港点心)

No. D, Jalan Bacang (Jalan Tun Perak),

75300 Melaka, Malaysia

+606 281 4212

San Shu Gong Food (Desert: Rojak, Cendol, Local Snacks and tibits)

Lorong Hang Jebat

75200 Melaka, Malaysia

+606 286 8262

Restoran Nyonya Suan (Dinner)

133D, Jalan Merdeka, Plaza Merdeka

75000 Melaka, Malaysia

+60 6-286 4252

Restoran Ole Sayang Sdn. Bhd. (Dinner)

198;;199, Jalan Merdeka Taman Melaka Raya, 75000 Melaka, Malaysia

+60 6-283 1966

Amy Heritage Nyonya Cuisine (Dinner)

Bandar Hilir 75, Jalan Melaka Raya 24, Taman Melaka Raya, Melaka

75000, Malaysia

+60 6-286 8819

Good New World Restaurant (Dinner, non-nyonya)

131, Jalan Melaka Raya 10

Taman Melaka Raya

75000 Melaka, Malaysia

+60 6-284 2528

Restaurants in Gelang Patah Johor, Address and Contacts

Gelang Patah

Restaurant name: Tian Lai 天来 Seafood Garden (Dinner)

Address: 158, Jalan Leong Bee, Gelang Patah, Johor Bahru, Johor

+60 7 510 1521

Notes: I do not put in operation hours as they might change the working hours without informing me. :-P. So, it is always smart to make a call to them advance to check and book to avoid disappointment.

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