“Reach For The Gold” by Aizat Amir

Aizat Amir, Atmosphere 360 Restaurant

“Reach for The Gold” by Aizat Amir was one of the showcase to give acknowledgement by displaying pop artwork of the Malaysian icons. The Malaysian Series is also to express his love for our country and to these inspirational local icons that promotes national unity to the Malaysian people as we come together in support of them regardless of our race, religion, background.

Aizat was born in 1989 in Ipoh, Perak, Malaysia and graduated from Academy of Arts, Culture and National Heritage (ASWARA) with the certificate of Diploma of Fine Arts in 2013. In addition to engaging in activities exhibited, He also involved in theater and performing art, as a designer of sets and props. 

Here are the 12 inspirational Malaysians you should know(!) :

Tun. Dr. Mahathir – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Tun. Dr. Siti Hasmah – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Tony Fernandes – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Yuna – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Allahyarham Dato’ Sudirman – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

‘Pocket Rocket Man’ Azizul Hasni Awang – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

‘Supermokh’ Allahyarham Dato’ Mokhtar Dahari – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

‘Malaysian Astronaut’ Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Datuk Lee Chong Wei – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Hi Sir! – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Seniman Agung – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

Jimmy Choo – “Reach for The Gold” | Acrylic on Canvas 122 x 122cm (2018)

The key to success in a country is with the support of its citizens. Everything about this showcase is to remind us Malaysians about our uniqueness and cultures as it is like a euphemism for achieving such greatness.

Mr. John Oh (Atmosphere 360 Revolving Restaurant – Sky Gallery Art Director) with Aizat Amir

There will be more paintings to be added to the Malaysian Series. Two of Aizat’s personal favorite paintings were Tun. Dr. Mahathir, because he has made history yet again for being the Malaysia’s Prime Minister twice and Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor for being Malaysia’s first astronaut.

“We are all Malaysians. This is the bond that unites us. Let us always remember that unity is our fundamental strength as a people and as a nation. – Tunku Abdul Rahman

To check out more of Aizat’s artwork, click here!

 

Terima kasih, Malaysia!

 

Three Brothers Restaurant at Subang 2, Shah Alam

Back at it again with some ‘super atas’ dishes here at Three Brothers Restaurant. Just so you know, this isn’t your ordinary family restaurant. The simplest dish in their menu could be a little extra than usual.

Egg Floss served with Crab Meat – RM 76

To start with, their egg floss was crisp to perfection and paired well with some bits of crab meat along with some generous amount of ebiko. It was a really refreshing appetizer as it wasn’t too heavy to begin with.

Wrap them in fresh cabbage leaves with some of the chili sauce that came along with this dish. 💯👌

Cheesy Scallop Mantou topped with Ebiko – RM 12/piece

Now here’s what you don’t get from other restaurants. This delightfully simple yet  luxurious Mantou filled with creamy scallop chunks and scrummy pork bacon bits interior baked with cheese. Yasss! 

Not going to lie but this is pretty darn addictive.

Steamed Clam topped with Minced Garlic & Chili – RM 12/piece

The texture is pretty superb with a combination of bouncy, slightly rubbery but easy to chew. You could still taste the natural flesh sweetness that complement the minced garlic & chili so well.

Braised Fish Maw & Stuffed Cabbage Rolls – RM 98

The fish maws were pack with flavors as it soaked up the enriched gravy while their cabbage rolls were simply delectable! Could I get more broccolis to dip the sauce though? 🤤

Garlic Roasted Iberico Ribs Platter – RM 176

The winner takes it all as Three Brothers Restaurant specializes in Iberico dishes. All-time favorite and loved by many will have to be this platter. The ribs were really juicy and ridiculously rich in flavors. It complements with the mint sauce very well as it gives a refreshing bite to it.

PS: Don’t fret about getting your hands dirty, gloves will be provided.

Slow Cooked Iberico Collar served with Steamed Mantou – RM 88

Heart eyes for this because I’m a sucker for mantous, and eating this with a slice of Iberico Collar? Delicioso.💖 The collar texture is a little more tougher and less juicier than the ribs but his would be a great alternative.

Who would’ve thought of adding some orange marmalade and barbecue sauce would bring this a whole different level.

Sous Vide Iberico Loin served with Pickled Cherry Tomatoes – RM 168

Though this may not tingle most taste buds, it is safe to eat this medium-rare pork loin. The texture is quite squishy but its really flavorful. Have it with some tomatoes to make the experience a lot more pleasurable.

PS: After a few bites you’ll actually enjoy this.😉

Caramel Roll with Red Bean Fillings – RM 18/6 pieces

Soft and chewy texture, the caramel roll actually tasted a lot like gula melaka with the sweetened red bean fillings weren’t as sweet as they looked.  Such a palatable dessert to end our meals with.

Mochi with Durian Fillings – RM 30/6 pieces

As the durian hype is still ongoing, you’ve got to order this as your dessert! It has that soft yet slightly springy or most would say ‘Q’ texture with durian fillings making it so much more enjoyable. Plus the ‘atas’ touch of gold leaves on each mochi.

Visit their Facebook page below or give them a call for further enquiries or drop your order now!

Restoran Three Brothers
Address: 23, Jalan Bulan U5/Ca, Subang 2, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor
Opening Hours: Daily
Monday – Saturday : 10 AM – 3 PM and 5 PM – 10 PM
Sunday : 4 PM – 10 PM
Contact: +60 12-315 2953

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Basic Jewellery Making Workshop by Elegant Jewellery Studio

Elegant Jewellery Studio based its humble beginning on the passion of the Founder, Miss Angie Ng as she is very passionate in jewellery making and designing. She has travelled all over the world to learn from top notch jewellery designers, sourced for materials from the most common of pearls to Mexican opals and black diamonds – the most expensive of its kind, and also she is highly regarded by many as one of the experts in the industry.

Jewellery making is a great way to relax, unwind and learn some new skills throughout the creation. I’m truly grateful to have this opportunity to design my very own jewellery set for a 3-hours session for beginners at the price of RM 198 nett.

What do I have to do within 3 hours? A necklace, bracelet and a pair of earrings. Some of her students could finish them in less than 2 hours while some took longer than the time given.
We’ll see how long does it takes for me to complete then!

Before I start making my own jewellery set, I was given a few samples to see how things should be done or perhaps get some inspirations from it.

It took me some time to figure out how I wanted to make mine even with all these pretty jewelleries presented in front of me. I wanted something bold that stands out and I’d wear it when I’m on a vacation or certain occasions.

Picture taken by Vicky from Elegant Jewellery Studio when I was sorting out the colors before stringing them into a bracelet.

Without hesitations, I thought of a bohemian mermaid-themed for my jewellery which turns out pretty well. I’m starting to get the hang of it!

I know what you’re thinking, for a girl who’s constantly dressed in black or dark color clothing making a vibrant-colored jewellery.😂

“Women who wear black lead colorful lives.” – Neiman Marcus

Now here comes the part that I struggled a little, putting them together.

Here’s the 3 main pliers to get the job done: Cutting Plier, Round Nose Plier & Long Nose Toothed Plier. Took me awhile to actually get the hang of it using the pliers and getting the right measurements before snipping it.

Voila! Here’s my end product after getting all 3 jewellery done. Throughout the workshop, doing the bracelet and necklace were a lot easier than doing the earrings because I took quite some time trying to get a balanced loop.😭😭

On the bright side, it’s nice spending the weekend learning something new and thinking out of the box.

It is Angie’s dream to share about her passion and knowledge in jewellery making with like-minded people. She is definitely living her dream through the academy, conducting workshops and classes for special interest groups. It is her belief that every student should be proud wearing their own creation, right from the very first class. She prides herself by giving her students greater flexibility and inspiring them to craft their own unique designs. Grazie, Angie!

As per what Angie belief, I decided to wear them on my trip to Penang and took some pictures with it!

I’m pumped and I can’t wait to explore more on jewellery designing! If you’re as interested as I do, you should consider giving them a call for enquiries at +60 18-252 7176, +60 12-267 2019 or drop them an email at academy@elegantjewellerystudio.com

Elegant Jewellery Studio
Opening Hours: 10 AM – 7 PM Mondays to Saturdays (Sundays by appointment)
Address: Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, Shoplot No.9 & 10 1st Floor, UBN Tower Shopping Arcade, No.10, Jalan P. Ramlee, 50250 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
Contact: +60 18-252 7176 or +60 12-267 2019
Facebook: Elegant Jewellery Studio

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