1995~1998 Malaysia 7th Series RM10 Banknote https://youtu.be/CdvntTNc8s8 **Technical Specification:** Year issue: 1995~1998 Size: 126mm x 67mm **Printer: Francois Charles Oberthur** Prefix: VR,VS~VV,WK~WZ, YA~YR **Printer: Gieseeke & Devrient** Prefix: VV, VW~VY~VZ, WA~WJ, WK Replacement Prefix:: NZ Signature on banknote: Governor Tan Sri Dato' Ahmad Bin Mohd Don
@hooiyewlim in April 2022
4FINGERS nasi ayam solo Today I have my lunch at the 4Fingers in the Nu Sentral. 4Fingers is a Singaporean multinational restaurant chain specializing in crispy Asian-style fried chicken. 4FINGERS now promoting a new flavor call "Oh My Chicken rice", the chicken dish that is supposed to resemble Hainanese chicken rice. I order their nasi ayam solo which cost RM19.90 per set. It contains 1 piece of drumstick, 3 pieces of boneless chicken bites, 1 Hainanese chicken rice, 1 ice…
1939~1950 Straits Malaya 5 cents coin https://youtu.be/ZmttlvO6TIs **Technical Specifications:** **Type 1** Diameter: 16mm Weight: 1.36 gm. Composition: .750 silver Edge: Milled Mint: Royal Mint, UK., (with i mintmark) Calcutta mint Year & mintage: 1939 -2,000,000 pcs 1941 -4,000,000 pcs 1941i -Inc above **Type 2** Diameter: 16mm Weight: 1.36 gm. Composition: .500 silver Edge: Milled Mint: Royal Mint, UK., (with i mintmark) Bombay mint Year & mintage: 1943 -10,000,000pcs…
1996~1998 Malaysia 8th Series RM10 banknote https://youtu.be/xympfk2zZV0 **Technical Specification:** Year issue: 1996~1998 Size: 140mm x 65mm Prefix: AA~AV Replacement Prefix: ZA Signature on banknote: Governor Tan Sri Dato' Ahmad Bin Mohd Don
Malaysia 2000 Bandaraya Shah Alam set of 2 commemorative coin https://youtu.be/oQm6DKtBJ8o **Technical Specifications for $ 1 ringgit Shah Alam Bi-Metal commemorative coin:** Year: 2000 Face Value: 1 ringgit Grade: Brilliant Uncirculated (BU) Composition: Bi-Metal (Dual-metal); Ring- CuAl6Ni2, Core- CuNi25 Weight: 8.15 grams Diameter: 26.5 mm Mintage: 10,000 pcs Thickness: 2.33 mm Mint: Royal Mint Malaysia Original selling price: RM5 **Technical Specifications $ 10 ringgit…
1953-1961 Malaya & British Borneo 5 cents coin https://youtu.be/Jo2BMjo0xyk **Technical Specifications:** Diameter: 16.2 mm. Weight: 1.41 gm. Composition: Copper-Nickel. Edge: Milled. Mint: Royal Mint England, with KN mint mark - King's Norton, Birmingham Mint, With H mint mark - Heaton's Mint, Birmingham **Year & mintage:** 1953 -20,000,000 pcs. 1957 -20,000,000 pcs. 1957H -Inc. in 1957 1957KN -Inc in 1957 1958 -20,000,000 pcs 1958H - INC. IN 1958 1961 -95,000,000 pcs.…
Malaysia 1976 25th Anniversary of EPF silver Commemorative coin https://youtu.be/-y-oo5eae54 **TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:** Face value: 25 ringgit Alloy: Silver .925 Diameter: 42.001mm Weight: 34.10g Mintage Proof: 7,796 pieces Mintage for non-proof: 100,000 pieces On 18 October 1976, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) issued a commemorative coin in conjunction with the 25th Anniversary of the Employees Provident Fund (EPF). In Malay EPF is call "KUMPULAN WANG SIMPANAN PEKERJA" (KWSP)…
Taiping hor Ga Sai Yesterday while I am having breakfast at Tai Onn Coffee shop in Taiping, I decided to order hor Ga Sai, a Taiping Signature drink. Hor Ga Sai is actually a Hokkien word that translates to English mean "Tiger bites Lion" when translate word by word. It is made by mixing Kopi O (black coffee) and Milo with a proportion of 2 to 8. The story is that the miner in the past that worked in taiping would drink this to regain the strength to work.
Malaysia 2003 XIII Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) RM10 Silver Coin https://youtu.be/D2I9X5yMua0 Technical Specifications: Type: Silver Proof Metal: Silver (Ag92.5) Face Value (RM): 10 RINGGIT Mintage(pieces / sets): 2,400 Diameter (mm): 35.7 Weight (g): 21.7 BNM's Retail Price: RM128. The design for these three types of commemorative coins is the same, on the front is the official symbol of the NAM XIII Summit. The word "XIII CONFERENCE OF HEADS OF STATE OR GOVERNMENT OF THE…
1920 ~ 1921 Straits Settlement 50 cents coin https://youtu.be/8kbW2o-SVVs **Technical Specifications:** Composition: 0.5 Silver Diameter: 28.5 mm Weight: 8.42g. Edge: Milled Mint: Mumbai / Bombay **Year & mintage:** 1920 - 3,900,051 pcs 1920 (Dot) - Incl Above 1921 - 2,579,413
Ren fried la mian with assorted seafood Today lunch I revisit the Ren restaurant at KLCC Suriall Mall, a restaurant that specializes in Shanghainese and Xinjiang Cuisine. After looking at their menu, I decided to order the fried la mian with assorted seafood. After including the 16% service tax, the total cost is RM29. For those who don't know what La mian is, it is a type of soft wheat flour Chinese noodle. Lamian is made by twisting, stretching, and folding the dough into…
Malaysia 1977 9th SEA Games RM200 Gold commemorative coin https://youtu.be/556y0UyYEiI **Technical Specifications:** Year: 1977 Face Value: 200 ringgit Composition: .900 gold Weight: 7.22g Diameter: 25.24mm Thickness: 1.33mm Mintage: 12,000 pcs non-proof; 975pcs proof The 9th SEA Games commemorative coins were issued by Bank Negara Malaysia in conjunction with the Southeast Asia Games held in Kuala Lumpur from 19 December to 26 December 1977. The sport was participated by 3…
House of Pok Shanghai-style braised trotter and crispy enoki mushrooms Today I revisit the house of Pok, a Chinese restaurant at the Mid Valley Mall at level 3 to try the other dish in their set meal. As usual, I order their set meal that contains a dish from menu A and a dish from menu B which cost RM18.45 after including the 16% service tax. This time I order Shanghai-style braised trotter from menu A and crispy enoki mushrooms from menu B. The meal is very well presented,…
Malaysia 2008 RMAF 50th Anniversary RM100 Gold Commemorative coin https://youtu.be/0BPPyjckmL8 **TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:** Metal Composition: 999.9 gold proof Weight: 7.96 grams Diameter: 22.00mm Mintage: 100 pieces. Mint: Bank Negara Malaysia Face value: RM100 Sale Price: RM1,028 On 2 June 2008, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) issued an RMAF 50-year Commemorative Coin in conjunction with the 50th Anniversary of the establishment of the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF). The…
Malaysia 2009 International Astronomy Year (IYA2009) RM100 Gold Commemorative coin https://youtu.be/hFRTF9ksG-0 **TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:** Metal: Gold (Au999.9) Weight: 7.96 grams Diameter: 22.00mm Mintage: 100 pieces. Mint: Kilang Wang, Bank Negara Malaysia. Face value: RM100 Sale Price: RM1,200 On April 13, 2009, YB Dato 'Dr. Maximus Ongkili, Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation launched the Commemorative Coins in conjunction with the International Astronomy…
Oriental Star black truffle and salted chicken congee Today I visit Oriental Star, a restaurant specializing in fine Cantonese cuisine for a light lunch, it is located at the EkoCheras Mall if you ever what to visit it. After looking at the menu, I order the black truffle and salted chicken congee which cost RM17.16 per bowl. For those who don't know what Congee is, it is a type of rice porridge or gruel eaten in Asian countries. When eaten as plain rice congee, it is most…
Five Guys little burger Today I visit this new restaurant called Five Guys at Pavillion KL Mall to have my lunch. Five Guys is an American fast-casual restaurant chain focused on hamburgers, hot dogs, and French fries. This branch is their second restaurant in Malaysia while the 1st is located at the Genting Highland. After looking at their menu, I order their little burger which cost RM23 per portion. When you order their burger, there are 15 toppings to choose to put into…
1972 ~1976 Malaysia 2nd Series RM1 banknote https://youtu.be/GUJnH-o87gw **Technical Specification:** Year issue: 1972~1976 Size: 121mm x 64mm Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson & Co, New Malden, Survey, England Prefix: D/4~E/54 Replacement Prefix: none Signature on banknote: Governor Tun Ismail Bin Mohamed Ali
Malaysia 1976~1981 Malaysia 3rd Series RM1 banknote https://youtu.be/3qgNHm5ZVpk **Technical Specification:** Year issue: 1976~1981 Size: 121mm x 64mm Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson & Co Prefix: E/55~L/69 Replacement Prefix: Z/1 Signature on banknote: Governor Tun Ismail Bin Mohamed Ali
Ichiban boshi water cake Today I revisit the Ichiban boshi to try out another dish,This branch is located at the Pavillion KL Mall. Because I have eaten my dinner before I visit it. I decided to check what special dessert this Japanese restaurant has for sale. After looking at the menu, I decided to order the water cake which cost RM8.54 after including the 16% Service tax. This dish also known as Raindrop cake is a dessert made of water and agar that is supposed to resemble…
Malaysia 1977 9th SEA game RM1 commemorative coin https://youtu.be/YtWtxb5TPTE **TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:** Metal Content:Copper-Nickel Weight: 16.80 grams Diameter: 33.36 mm Thickness: 2.5 mm Mintage: 1,000,000 pcs (Non-proof), 11,000 pcs (proof) Mint: Franklin Mint U.S.A. Face value: RM1
Ipoh Ais Kopi Bamboo Noodle (Hakka Style) with cham ice Today I have my lunch at this restaurant called Ipoh Ais Kopi to try another dish, it is located at the Eko Cheras Mall which is connected to MRT Taman Mutiara station. This time I plan to try their Bamboo Noodle (Hakka Style) along with a cup of cham ice which cost RM19.95 after including the 16% Service tax. bamboo noodle is actually called Jook-sing noodles, it is made with eggs, traditionally made with duck egg, and…
1995~1998 Malaysia 7th Series RM50 Banknote https://youtu.be/isyayz6LlKE **Technical Specification:** Year issue: 1995~1998 Size: 145mm x 78mm **Printer: Francois Charles Oberthur** Prefix: ZY~ZZ, AA~AC, AR~AS **Printer: Thomas De La Ru** Prefix: AC, AB~AZ, BA~BP, BQ Replacement Prefix:: WA **Printer: BA banknote** Prefix: BR~BZ, CA Replacement Prefix:: WA Signature on banknote: Governor Tan Sri Dato' Ahmad Bin Mohd Don
Kim Lian Kee Signature Hokkien mee Today lunch, I revisit the Lot 10 Hutong Food Court. It is a food court will a lot of Malaysian traditional food in it. This time I explore the Kim Lian Kee stall which is known for its Signature Hokkien mee. I order a plate of the Signature Hokkien mee which cost RM15.30 per plate. Hokkien mee is a Southeast Asian dish that has its origins in the cuisine of China's Fujian (Hokkien) province. There are three distinct types of Hokkien mee…
Malaysia 1986 6th Series RM1000 banknote https://youtu.be/p-hryLD2jF4 **Technical Specification:** Size: 160mm x 84mm Printer: Thomas De La Ru Prefix: ZY Replacement Prefix: ZZ
Malaysia 1995 7th Series RM500 banknote https://youtu.be/RYTUWAMXViE **Technical Specification:** Year issue: 1986~1995 Size: 155mm x 83mm Printer: Harrison & Sons Prefix: Only ZW exist Replacement Prefix: none
Bananabro Tenggiri Giri Today I and my friends have our lunch at bananabro after church. BananaBro is a Mamak restaurant at Wangsa Walk Mall to have my dinner. They are well known for their banana leaf platters, a traditional method of serving rice dishes in South Indian cuisine. This time I order the Tenggiri Giri, a claypot series dish that cost RM11.48 after including the 16% Service tax. The Tenggiri giri dish is a Mackerel fish cook in a clay pot with tomatoes and…
Senya Dining Pilaf and beef cheese ball bento Today I only feel hungry around 8 pm, I decided to visit Senya Dining at the KLCC Suria Mall to buy dinner because of the 50% discount which starts around 8 pm too. Not many Bento or Sushi left by the time I reach here. After looking around, I decided to buy their Pilaf and beef cheese ball bento, it cost RM8.70 after including the 50% discount then 16% Service tax. The Pilaf and beef cheese ball bento contains Pilaf, beef cheese…
Malaysia 1982 5th Series RM1000 banknote https://youtu.be/17_Xd4Gtp4c **Technical Specification:** Size: 160mm x 84mm Printer: Thomas De La Ru Prefix: ZY Replacement Prefix: ZZ Signature on the banknote: Governor Tan Sri Dato Abdul Aziz Bin Haji Taha
Noodle Shack soy milk curry flat noodles soup Today I visit Noodle Shack for my lunch, it is a restaurant located at the Avenue K Mall. This time I order their soy milk curry flat noodles soup which cost RM18.45 per bowl after including the 16% Service tax. Inside contains mushroom fungus, beancurd sheet, Anchovies, minced pork meat, mushroom with soya milk curry soup. The dish is best eaten as soon as possible while the anchovies and beancurd sheet are still crispy. The…
Case Study : 1971 Tunku Abdul Rahman RM100 Gold coin scarcity https://youtu.be/pxWMd3NSSuQ In this video, we going to try to understand why the Tunku Abdul Rahman Gold coin is hard to come by despite BNM minted 100,000 pieces.
Jipinhe Scones savory shrimp and chicken thigh Today I visit this restaurant called Jipinhe Scones for lunch, this branch is located at the Mid Valley MegaMall. The Jipinhe Scones is a Chinese restaurant known for its Chinese meat pie. After looking at the menu, I decided to order 2 portions of savory shrimp and chicken thigh which cost RM9.80 each. The meat pie is served in a paper bag when ordered. The meat pie is crispy outside while soft inside. This version of meat pie…
1982~1984 Malaysia 5th series RM20 banknote https://youtu.be/Q_YVo9dnaTw This is a redo version, the old video regarding this RM20 is done in 2016. You find this new video easier to watch than the video I did in 2016. **Technical Specification:** Year issue: 1982~1984 Size:133mm x 74mm Printer: Bradbury Wilkinson & Co. Prefix: TA~TE Signature on banknote: Governor Tan Sri Dato Abdul Aziz Bin Haji Taha
Malaysia 2003 Endangered Species - Land Animal Series 12 coin set https://youtu.be/vQ_DNIY-XaM **TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:** Metal: Nordic Gold Weight: 9.16 grams Diameter: 30.00mm Thickness: 2.0mm Mintage: 40,000 pieces. Mint: Kilang Wang, Bank Negara Malaysia. Face value: 25 sen The Coin in Education (CIE) program is introduced to educate the general public, especially the young generation on various subjects through a series of thematic coin program issues. The first…
Chuen Nyonya Curry Laksa Today for lunch, I visit the Chuen, a Hainanese Restaurant to try another dish. It is located at the Wangsa Walk Mall if you wish to visit it. This time I order their Nyonya Curry Laksa which cost RM17.17 per bowl after including the 16% Service tax. When you order this, there are 3 options of noodles to choose from, yellow noodles, mihun and hor fun. I choose the hor fun for my laksa. For those who don't know what Laksa, it is a spicy noodle dish…
Union Bank of Calcutta https://youtu.be/ttG572apQ_c In this video, we will learn about the bank who issues the first Straits Settlements banknote. Reading references: Dwarkanath Tagore history Link: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dwarkanath_Tagore The chequered history of Kolkata’s banks Link: https://www.livemint.com/Sundayapp/h1fOdMncOKOZ3TPUMvEYMN/The-chequered-history-of-Kolkatas-banks.html The bank of Calcutta ( different from Union Bank of Calcutta) Link:…
Putien Fujian red mushroom seafood lor mee For today's lunch, I am back at Putien to try out another dish. Putien is a restaurant that specializes in Fujian cuisine, this branch is located at the Pavillion KL Mall. It also won the 2016 Michelin One-Star Restaurant award. This time I order their Fujian red mushroom seafood lor mee, because I only me alone eating, I order the 1 pax option which cost RM18.60. For those who don't know what Lor mee is, it is a Hokkien noodle dish…
Don Don Donki Sweet potato factory Mechi katsu Today while passing by Don Don Donki Sweet potato factory which is located at the Lot 10 Mall, I saw them promoting some food relating to Wagyu meat. One of it is menchi katsu which cost RM7.90, I decided to buy one to try. Menchi-katsu is a Japanese breaded and deep-fried ground meat patty, basically a fried meat cake. The meat is usually ground beef, pork, or a mixture of the two. When I get my menchi katsu, it is still warm.…
Malaysia 2012 12th Series RM10 banknote https://youtu.be/p7i71wdg67I **Technical Specification:** Year issue: 2012 Size: 140mm x 65mm Prefix: AA(first prefix), Replacement Prefix: ZA, ZB. ZC, ZD Signature on banknote: Governor Tan Sri Dato' Sri Dr. Zeti Akhtar Aziz
Super Saigon tiger prawn and veggies fresh rice paper roll Today I order food delivery for my lunch because I don't feel like travelling. I order tiger prawn and veggies fresh rice paper roll and a can of coke zero from Super Saigon a Vietnamese restaurant located at the KL East Mall. It cost RM23.10 with delivery fee included. The tiger prawn and veggies fresh rice paper roll is a fresh, light rice paper rolls stuffed with tender tiger prawns, rice vermicelli and lettuce.…
1989 ~ 2011 Malaysia 2nd series 10 sen coin https://youtu.be/aVS81k_Iwck The Malaysia 2nd series 10-cent coins are issued by Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM). The Money coins were introduced into circulation on September 4, 1989, with the Malaysian tradition of design/theme features. On the back is a denomination of 10 SENs at the bottom with the national flower, the Flower, in the upper middle of the coin. The words "NATIONAL BANK OF MALAYSIA" are written throughout the upper…
Taco Bell 2 Kickin’ chicken Tacos Today after church, I and my friends decided to have lunch at Taco Bell in the Wangsa Maju area. Taco Bell is an American-based chain of fast-food restaurants that serve a variety of Mexican-inspired foods. This time I order their 2 Kickin’ chicken Tacos combo set, it cost RM16.85 after including the 6% service tax. It comes with a cup of soft drinks and a side dish to choose between nacho chips or Mexican fries. I ask for the Mexican fries…
1941 Straits Malaya 1 cent banknote (redo 2020) https://youtu.be/iD8mtcYXOP0 **Technical Specification:** Size:85mm x 51mm Year issue: 1941 Printer: Thomas de la rue Signature on banknote: H. Weisberg Interesting note: H. Weisberg is the chairman of the Currency Board. This banknote is issued for local market circulation after the Japanese Invasion Army surrender.
Mak's Chee Authentic Wonton Wonton dry noodle with prawn roe Today I visit this restaurant called Mak's Chee Authentic Wonton, it is a Chinese restaurant known for its wonton noodles. This branch is located at the Mid Valley MegaMall. After looking at the menu, I order their Wonton dry noodle with prawn roe which cost RM21.90 after including the 16% Service tax. Wonton dry noodle with prawn roe is a classic Cantonese Noodles dish. This dish is created because of wealthy…
Malaysia 1999 9th Series RM10 banknote https://youtu.be/YieWT-EdQOM **Technical Specification:** Year issue: 1999 Size: 140mm x 65mm Prefix: AW~BF Replacement Prefix: ZA Signature on banknote: Governor Tan Sri Dato' Seri Ali Abul Hassan Bin Sulaiman
Village Roast Duck Spinach tofu with white mushrooms set lunch Today lunch, I revisit this restaurant called Village Roast Duck, a Cantonese restaurant to try another dish for their lunch set. This restaurant is located at the Pavillion KL Mall. After looking at their set meal, I decided to order their Spinach tofu with white mushrooms set lunch which cost RM25.40 after including the 16% Service tax. It comes with a bowl of soup, a cup of herbal drink, and a cup of herbal…
Malaysia 1999 9th Series RM100 banknote https://youtu.be/zobPkjAX-Bo **Technical Specification:** Year issue: 1999 Size: 150mm x 69mm Prefix: AF~AK Replacement Prefix: ZA Signature on banknote: Governor Tan Sri Dato' Seri Ali Abul Hassan Bin Sulaiman
Wrap' N Roll lamb rice Today I have my lunch at Wrap' N Roll in the Avenue K Mall, this restaurant sells middle east dishes. This time I order their lamb rice which cost RM16.90 per plate. The dish contains lamb slices with basmati saffron spiced rice, it comes with a side spring salad, tomatillo salsa and tahina.
Tea Garden Yang Zhou Fried rice Today I visit the Tea Garden Restaurant, which is known for its traditional Nan Yang food and beverages. The branch is located at the PV128 building in the Genting Klang area. After looking at their menu, I decided to order their Yang Zhou Fried rice which cost RM14.45 after including the 12% Service tax. Yang Zhou Fried rice is a popular Chinese-style wok-fried rice dish in many Chinese restaurants throughout the world. The difference between…
The 1945 Sarawak proof banknotes story https://youtu.be/Fq54UB2pv0k Disclaimer: Most of the information in the video is from Malaysia Brunei & Singapore Banknotes& Coins 8th Edition. All the banknote picture is from Spink Past Auction.
SHUCKED Oyster and Seafood Bar Seafood Paella Today for lunch, I revisit this stall called SHUCKED Oyster and Seafood Bar which is located at the KLCC Suria Mall Food Court at level 3. I highly recommend you visit it if you love oysters since they sell fresh oysters here. This time I order the seafood paella after looking at the menu, it cost RM24 per plate. For those who don't know what paella is, it is a rice dish originally from Valencia. It is Spain's national dish but…
Malaysia 2000 Thomas-Uber Cup RM100 gold commemorative Coin https://youtu.be/Ealrc0Z0nOo **TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION:** Metal Composition: 999.9 Gold. Weight: 8.00g Diameter: 21.80mm Thickness: 1.50mm Mintage: 8,888 pieces. Mint: Mariwasa Kraftangan Sdn Bhd Face value: RM100. Sale Price: RM888. On 2 May 2000, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), in collaboration with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), issued the Thomas / Uber Cup commemorative coin in conjunction with the…
Dolly Dim Sum BBQ Chicken Cheong Fun Today I have my lunch at the Dolly Dim Sum in the Avenue K Mall to try another dish, Dolly Dim Sum is well known for serving all sorts of Dim Sum dishes. After looking at their menu, I order their BBQ Chicken Cheong Fun. After including the service tax, the total cost for this dish is RM12.50 per plate. Cheong Fun is referring to a Cantonese dish, rice noodle roll. It is a thin roll made from a wide strip of rice noodles, filled with…
Malaysia 1992 20th Anniversary World Wildlife Fund set of 3 Commemorative coin https://youtu.be/XG8l1CcGpY0 TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION for Set of 3 : Contains Copper Zinc coins, silver and gold proofs Mintage: 3,000 sets. Sale Price: RM400 WWF's 20th Anniversary RM5 Commemorative coin TECHNICAL SPECIFICATION: Grade: brilliant uncirculated Metal Content: Copper-Zinc-Tin Weight: 10.40g Diameter: 26.00mm Mintage: 100,000 pieces. Mint: Kilang Wang Bank Negara Malaysia, Shah Alam…
Pin Qian Klang Bak Kut Teh dry bak ku teh Today lunch, I revisit the Lot 10 Hutong Food Court. It is a food court will a lot of Malaysian traditional food in it. This time I explore the Pin Qian Klang Bak Kut Teh stall which is known for its Bak Kut Teh. I order a bowl of dry bak ku teh which cost RM21.50 per bowl. It come with a bowl of rice and a cup of Chinese tea. For those who don't know what bak ku teh is, it is a pork rib dish cooked in broth popularly served in…