Fraser's Hill, Pahang: Things to Do

Ancient colonial bungalows line the slopes, surrounded by nature. Cool climate, quiet, fresh air, and sunlight. A hill station in Pahang, Malaysia - Fraser’s Hill. Simple, yet it brings a smile.

Named after Louis James Fraser, a Scottish trader who ran a tin ore business here in the late 1800s. Fraser vanished mysteriously in the early 1900s, leaving the area abandoned for years. In 1917, British official J. Ferguson-Davie rediscovered it. Gradually, Fraser’s Hill grew into a highland retreat for British officers as a nature escape, away from the lowland heat (RAUB PAHANG GUIDE). 

Bread Pizza Recipe

Crusty on the outside with a tuna, herb, and cheese spicy topping. A homemade easy bread pizza - quick, versatile, and ideal for using leftover ingredients. Literally open to other toppings, from leftover steamed or roasted chicken to shredded curry chicken.

It’s not just about saving near-expiry bread slices; it’s about waste-not cooking. While this recipe features daun kaduk (Thai betel leaves), you can use other affordable local herbs.

What to Do in Raub, Pahang (Malaysia)

Step into Raub, Pahang, a town nestled in the mountains of western Pahang, about 110 kilometers northeast of Kuala Lumpur. Along the drive, lush landscapes and rolling hills unfold as the town sits on the western edge of the Titiwangsa Range, the main mountain range of Peninsular Malaysia (BENTONG PAHANG SITES). 

Once a sleepy town, Raub comes alive on weekends and public holidays, attracting urbanites seeking a quiet weekend getaway from the city’s hustle. Even during weekdays, its rural riverside scenery maintains a calm, slow-paced vibe, making it a memorable Raub travel destination (PULAU KETAM SELANGOR TRIP). 

Durian Dessert Recipe: Pengat Durian & Serawa Durian

Gooey, thick, and creamy - durian with coconut milk, sweetened by palm sugar and scented with pandan leaves. This beloved Malay dessert, called Durian Coconut Milk Sweet Porridge or Pengat Durian, is basically a durian porridge.

A guilty pleasure or sinful pleasure not only for durian lovers, but for everyone who loves a traditional Malaysian dessert. Pour this durian porridge over steamed sticky rice (pulut putih) and it becomes Serawa Durian. The ultimate sweet durian porridge with glutinous rice (SAGO PUDDING WITH COCONUT MILK). 

It’s a matter of preference: either the sweet porridge by itself or with sticky rice. Either way, it speaks to the love of durian, the world-known exotic Malaysian fruit.

Shan Pakistan Restaurant - Kota Kemuning, Shah Alam

As always, when a new restaurant opens in Kota Kemuning, there’s bound to be a buzz in the local Facebook groups, with everyone sharing their dining experiences. Naturally, I was curious and excited to check it out. I visited Shan Pakistan Restaurant on a weekday, somewhat sceptical after reading mixed reviews on Facebook and Google Maps. However, the moment I stepped inside, it felt surreal in the best way possible - a welcoming ambiance that immediately made me feel at ease.

Thai Crab Curry Recipe

Thai Crab Curry. Also known as green crab curry, using homemade green curry paste, with fresh green chilies as the main ingredient for spiciness, complemented with lemongrass for fragrance.

Thai green curry is one of the famous Thai curry pastes. Though store-bought or ready-made green curry paste is common these days, nothing beats homemade paste. It allows you to tweak and adapt Thai recipes to your taste. A simple-style curry paste is part of this Thai recipe (THAI RED PRAWN CURRY). 

What to do in Bentong, Pahang (Malaysia)

Located in the western part of Pahang, Bentong is a small, compact semi-urban town. Weekdays are generally calm and quiet, while weekends and public holidays bring a lively buzz. Over the years, Bentong has become a popular short getaway for locals and is already recognized among foreign tourists.

 

Nestled near the Titiwangsa mountain range, the town is surrounded by lush greenery and gentle hills, making it a nature lover’s favorite destination in Malaysia (BETONG THAILAND THINGS TO DO). 

Mee Siam Singapore Recipe

Spicy prawn-based gravy with rice vermicelli (bee hoon), prawns, tofu pok, boiled egg, chives (kucai), and the citrusy aroma of kaffir lime leaves. This is the twisted Singapore version of Mee Siam (MEE SIAM GRAVY VEGETARIAN). 

How different is it from the Malaysian version of Mee Siam Soup or Mee Siam with Gravy? Not much. These two neighbouring countries have similar flavours, but you can customize ingredients to create your own Singapore-style Mee Siam. After all, that’s what creative cooking is all about.

Soy Sauce Tofu Recipe

An easy-to-cook, simple homemade Chinese dish. There’s nothing much to do, yet soy sauce tofu is appetising for vegetarians and non-vegetarians alike. A no-fuss easy tofu recipe that can be made within minutes (QUICK CHINESE VEGETABLE STIR-FRY). 

The tofu can range from hard white tofu, Japanese soft tofu, to brown soft tofu. For this Chinese recipe, Japanese egg tofu is used, though white Japanese tofu, works as well.