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Wednesday, April 29, 2026

Inflation is Real!


I found this on an machine in a Maybank branch here in Malaysia. The usual question would be: "What must have happened for this to become an issue that needs to be pointed out. First of, we might be among the very last users of cheques. Even I now use WISE for personal transactions.

Meanwhile, would you want to run around the place with a cheque of that size? Most people may not even know how to treat a cheque so that it cannot be banked in by just any bearer. I never had a cheque book until I got to Malaysia though.

Saturday, April 25, 2026

Horse-shaped bread


This is a new one. Seen in the hotel adjacent to the China International Exhibition Center Shunyi New Venue. The hotel is likely a "hidden gem" as one cannot find any information about it or its location on Google maps. 

Saturday, April 4, 2026

Fine Print


 Now I SOOOOO need this at home. Cutlery with the name of the place on it!

Good steaks too. Must come back to https://smithandwollensky.com.my/ 
Website already looks delicious.