10 Things To Do In Sepang, Selangor

A land with over 190,889 of population, Sepang first began to develop as a town in Bandar Baru  Salak Tinggi. Now, not only it houses two of Malaysia’s main international airports and acts as a gateway to the country, it is also famously known for the Sepang International Circuit that holds various motorsports events. Home to Selangor’s premium outlet store, Sepang is a shopping paradise that has attracted many tourists from all over the world, making it one of the must-visit Districts in Selangor!


8.00 a.m. : Get energised with a morning jog at the Cyberjaya Lake Gardens
9.00 a.m. : Stop by Adik Abang Restaurant for breakfast
10.00 a.m. : Take a tour of the Sepang International Circuit
12.00 p.m. : Luncheon at Nasi Padang Minang Batang Kapeh Restaurant
1.00 p.m. : Go on a Mangrove River Tour
2.30 p.m. : Step into Ladang HL Sepang
3.30 p.m. : Shopping at Mitsui Outlet Park
5.00 p.m. : Teatime at Book Barter Café
6:00 p.m. : Wander around Tamarind Square Cyberjaya
7.00 p.m. : Dinner at HM Sri Bagan Sepang

1) Get energised with a morning jog at the Cyberjaya Lake Gardens
Rise and shine! Put on your favourite sportswear and swing by the famous Cyberjaya Lake Gardens to start your day. Here, you will be taken to the best jogging or running trail specially designed for those who enjoy working out outdoors. Not to mention, the calming environment accompanied by the breezy air in this beautifully lush garden will undeniably put you in a good mood throughout the day.

Cyberjaya Lake Garden by Setia Haruman Sdn Bhd.

2) Stop by Adik Abang Restaurant for Breakfast
Recharge yourselves by having breakfast at the local favourite, Adik Abang Restaurant! Here, you will be served with a long lists of mouth-watering Malaysian food that you can order from their menu. Their regulars will strongly recommend you to try out their scrumptious Lontong, Nasi lemak and Roti Canai which can just hit the spot and give you your morning dose of goodness. If you are a die-hard fan of those three meals, this is definitely the right breakfast spot for you!

Restoran Adik Abang by RozyHanim on foursquare. com

3) Take a tour of the Sepang International Circuit
Continue with your next activity of the day by going on a tour at the reputed Sepang International Circuit. You will be taken to explore the whole circuit area and you can find out everything you need to know about the motorsports industry! The tour includes a visit to the Grandstand, Race Control Room, the premier Perdana Suite, and many more! While you are there, you can also visit the famous Automobile Museum.

Sepang Circuit by www.sepangcircuit. com

4) Luncheon at Nasi Padang Minang Batang Kapeh Restaurant
Do not forget to stop by the famous Nasi Padang restaurant in Kampung Salak Tinggi for a sumptuous meal! If you are looking for a flavourful traditional village food, this is definitely it and be sure to try out their Ikan bakar or grilled fish and Ikan keli, their famous catfish dish.

Restaurant Nasi Padang Minang Batang Kapeh by saji. my

5) Go on a Mangrove Tour
Popularly known as the first and largest Inflatable Aqua Theme Park in the country, Aqua X offer you with bunch of heart-thrilling activities for you to experience! A Mangrove Tour package is something that you do not want to miss out on as it offers a wholesome journey where you will be brought to surf through the jungle, witnessing with your own eyes and ears the sight and sound of the exotic birds around you. You can also find other attractive activities here for you and your loved ones!

Mangrove Tour by hungryhongkong. net

6) Step into Ladang HL Sepang.
While strolling around Sepang district, be sure to visit the amazing Dragon Fruit Valley. Situated in Bagan Lalang, not only is it known for its famous dragon fruit plantation, there is a great cafe for you to check out. There are various of food choices, but ones you should definitely try are the Roti King Kong and mashed potatoes served with their one and only dragon fruit sauce and quench your thirst by having their freshly squeezed dragon fruit juice!

Ladang HL by selangorkini. my

7) Shopping at Mitsui Outlet Park
Step into a shopping haven at Mitsui Outlet Park for the best shopping experience in Selangor! At MOP, you can easily find a number of upper-middle to high-end luxurious brands and goods. Every store here offers you with interesting deals and discounts that you certainly do not want to miss!

Mitsui Outlet by www.bigkl. com

8) Teatime at Book Barter Café
Take a break and bounce back to be comfy at Book Bater Cafe. After going crazy at MOP, you might want to chill at this cafe located in Tamarind Square where they serve the best desserts, coffee and tea! The interior gives off a book-store kind of style, making it one of the best spots for people hangout and get their work done. Not onlydoes the environment represent such calmness, the items on their menu is truly a bliss too! Hint, you can start by trying out their Cottony Japanese Cheesecake and sip on their luscious flat white coffee.

Book Barter by eatdrinkkl on blogspot

9) Wander around Tamarind Square Cyberjaya
After getting your me-time at the cafe, explore for yourselves Tamarind Square and stroll around the area that is designed with a garden concept! Besides being known for its instagrammable spots, you can also join some of their weekly activities here such as Zumba Fitness, Pound Fitness, Yoga classes and Piloxing activity! Also, there is an Urban Night Market that you can stop by every 2 nd and 4 th Wednesday of the month as well as an entertainment event called Lepaq that is held on every last Saturday of the month.

Tamarind Square by Twt_Cyberjaya on twitter

10) Dinner at HM Sri Bagan Sepang
What better way to end a long tiring day than to be served with an array of amazing dishes by the calming sea! The sound of the waves and breezy air will definitely put you into a more relaxing mood. Accompanied with the best seafood in town, you can either choose to have their ala-carte menu or opt for a package deal that has plenty to choose from! All of their dishes are worth the try especially their Talapia Bakar, Siakap Steam and Sambal Udang Petai.

HM Sri Bagan by wahidayatulaswa omn blogspot

There you have it! If you have come this far, it means you are already geared up for a trip to Sepang. Therefore, don’t forget to set your next adventure and visit this one of a kind District in Selangor and enjoy the activities that we have listed for you!

For more information, please log on to the official website of Tourism Selangor at https://selangor.travel/

This article is contributed by Tourism Selangor.

AirAsia's Inflight Magazine travel 3sixty Celebrates 100th Issue

The next time you are on a flight with AirAsia, remember to look into the seat pocket in front. Among the sickness bags and emergency cards, there is a compilation of articles waiting for your attention. AirAsia's award winning in-flight magazine travel 3sixty^o celebrated its 100th issue at Marini's on 57 on...guess when...the day the President of the United States called on our country!

Travel 3sixty 100th issue celebration

AirAsia has been my favourite airline because it has made many of my travels possible. During my journeys, travel 3sixty^o has always been there to give me an uplifting read, putting my time to good use before I reach my destinations. Its colourful pages and immaculate editorial pumps good knowledge in me and widens my perspective of the world. Inspiration is in every corner of the magazine and it concurs with my objective to travel- to experience different cultures, see different beauty and eat what people from different parts of the world eat.

My favourite airlines

The in-flight magazine travel 3sixty^o was established in 2007 and has grown into the sleek, stylish and informative magazine that it is now. Being the only in-flight publication to be audited and endorsed by the Audit Bureau of Circulations of Malaysia (ABCM) is a testament that AirAsia strives for quality in every aspect (not just a book words for you to read). The magazine showcases the best of travel, culture and lifestyle all over the world.

The celebration of travel 3sixty^o 100th issue

Datuk Kamarudin Meranun (with cap) publisher of travel 3sixty^o during the launch of the magazine

This magazine does not only add value to travellers but is also a legitimate tool to teach English in schools. Larrie Jessika from Tebedu Sarawak thinks that this is the perfect text book for students to absorb the language in a fun way. Its captivating visuals and motivating tales with engaging writing styles not only disseminates knowledge but also cultivates adventurous souls. Teacher Larrie was presented with a watch worth RM30,000 as a token of appreciation for his initiative.

The special 100th edition in its specially designed cover

Larrie Jessika's unique teaching method hatched the idea of AirAsia's special contest "Invite travel 3sixty^o ". Contestants will have to invite the editorial team to their hometown and get their place featured as the cover story, further enriching the insights of places in Malaysia. 

Marini's on 57

I enjoyed the celebration with continuous music and drinks at the prestigious bar, overlooking my spectacular city in the midst of the drizzle. Kuala Lumpur's lights are always a fascination to me. Having visited many cities, I am proud that my home city is no less than others. I also won an American Tourister backpack by lucky draw that promising evening. It is a sign...to more travelling! What a rewarding way to end the strenuous week!

Admiring the beauty of night view in Kuala Lumpur

A majestic sight despite rain

De Fam presenting their hit single Supergirls

Music and free flow of drinks

The party at the private lounge

Obama's entourage at Tower 3 KLCC

Travel 3Sixty° is a monthly, English-language magazine. Travel 3Sixty° is produced entirely in-house by a small but passionate editorial team at AirAsia’s headquarters in Malaysia. 

Other achievements by travel 3Sixty° over the years include:

• SABAH TOURISM AWARD 2009 - Best Tourism Article on Sabah Published in Malaysia (Magazine) 
• 25th ASEANTA Awards for Excellence, Manado 2012 - Best ASEAN Travel Article 
• 26th ASEANTA Awards for Excellence, Vientiane 2013 - Best ASEAN Travel Article
• Marketing & Advertising Singapore’s Magazine of The Year 2013 - Third Place Magazine of the Year in (Inflight Magazine Category) 
• 27th ASEANTA Awards for Excellence, Kuching 2014 - Best Tourism Photo 
• 28th ASEANTA Awards for Excellence for Best ASEAN Travel Article, Nay Pyi Taw 2015 

AirAsia spreads its content not only to its flyers onboard Malaysia AirAsia, AirAsia X, Thai AirAsia, Thai AirAsia X, Indonesia AirAsia, Indonesia AirAsia X, Philippines AirAsia and India AirAsia flights but also generously to all avid readers. Read travel 3sixty^o online at www.airasia.com/travel3sixty and facebook.com/travel3sixty

Staycation in Labuan (Part 1/4)- Dorsett Grand Labuan Hotel

My sister and I went to Labuan and guess what we bought back as souvenir for our mother- a whole 3-foot tenggiri, fresh out of sea. Boy, was she happy! She has Dorsett Grand Labuan (and her sweet daughters) to thank for that bundle of seafood. Dorsett amazed me again with their impeccable hospitality. How do you think I got that souvenir all the way across South China Sea. That gigantic fish was deep frozen and packed ready to be checked-in by the hotel. It was a rare moment when I, as the hotel guest, gasped, “Dorsett would do that for me??” 

Dorsett Grand Labuan

Dorsett Grand Labuan (DGL) the only upscale international chain hotel in Labuan. Having said that, it is unpretentious in catering to their guests’ every need, be it for business or for leisure. Service is always with a smile. Being a frequent traveler myself, I understand the importance of being in good hands in foreign land. Although my trip to Labuan this time is as a tourist, I can envision the benefits enjoyed as an offshore person too. I find that one cannot go wrong by checking-in to this hotel. Let me show you why.

The lobby of Dorsett Grand Labuan

Offshore personnel spotted at the hotel

My sister and I decided to make our vacation a celebratory one so we upgraded our selection from the usual deluxe to the Executive Twin Room. The room is classically bedecked with gilded frames and wooden furniture that reflects the island’s wealth for history. Linens were crisp and clean luring me to just roll roll roll on the bed. The foot-thick mattresses whispered that we will be producing nothing but sweet dreams.

Executive Twin Room

Comfortable beds that guarantee a good night sleep

Rooms are equipped with 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels, coffee and tea-making facilities, direct IDD phone with voicemail box, individually-controlled air conditioning, private electronic safe box and WiFi that keeps your world borderless. 

Neat study table

Welcome sweets

I had a room with a view of the South China Sea that buoyed up many supply boats- a sight that resonates with the memory of my offshore days. Labuan is an oil town which many oil rigs are reached via helicopters from the Labuan Airport which is just a10-minute drive away from the hotel. Although it may look like an industrial sea port, you can pick interesting activities from your balcony. It gets even better at night when the lights are up, making it look like stars have fallen on the sea.

Piking up interesting activities from my room balcony

As if stars have fallen on the sea

Two more people could sleep in the bathroom and wouldn’t complain. The endless space in the bathroom yells luxury and comfort. However, on this sister trip, only one person allowed at a time unless when brushing teeth and during a possible pillow talk. 

Spacious room

Twin sinks come to fun use

My sister and I helped ourselves to the special pillows available 24 hours a day. While my sister chose the music pillow which allowed her to sleep with soft music emanated from within the pillow, I chose the magnetic pillow which relieves aches and improves blood circulation. I needed to boost my vigour as active days awaited me in Labuan. Offshore workers who survived a month of back breaking at sea, time to put your untouched money to good use. Or better, just order and claim it from the company. (Dun say I say ah) Good health, better efficiency right? :P

Me and my magnetic pillow slumber

There are the water pillow, magnetic pillow, medical stone pillow, memory pillow and music pillow

What do you do when it is too early for dinner and too late for lunch? If you are a guest of the Executive Room or any Premier Suites, like my sister and I, you are entitled to use the Executive Lounge on level 8 for free. It opens from 7am-10pm and at 4pm-7pm, evening cocktails and finger foods are served. So my sister and I lounged with our drinks and prattled while waiting for dinner. 

My sisters whisky and my red wine

The comfortable Executive Lounge to relax and catch up

Finger foods are served from 4-7pm

Victoria Brasserie of Dorsett welcomed us with dinner themed Battle of the BBQ at the poolside. The quality spread of food is at a reasonable price of RM70 nett per adult and RM 49 nett per child. As if the ambiance by the pool was not relaxing enough, we were accompanied by a collection of oldies sung live. The music must have massaged my gut as I ate till I was full to the neck. See more about Victoria Brasserie’s buffets here.

Dinner at the pool side

Victoria Brasserie offers fresh seafood for BBQ

Live music to accompany

Do not expect 2 sisters on a vacay to retire at 10pm. The night was still young so we made our way to Fun Pub. This charming den offers a decent chillout place with live band, booze, darts and pool. Although it is not of the KL variety, I like it because the pub is humble and friendly yet entertaining. To people coming back from the rigs, in transition to KL, Fun Pub will be a haven for you- a soft welcome back to land. Do notice the petite pinoy singers with big voices that will make you pause in amazement. My sister and I enjoyed some pool while sipping our drinks when waiting for our turns. 

Me and my lychee martini

Some pool for that competitive fun

My sister and I having a jolly good time

Sister Evy was invited to sing on stage

Her rendition of 'Listen' by Beyonce still made an impression in me

Fun Pub opens from 6pm-2am and closes on Sundays

After a good magnetic-pillow sleep, I woke up refreshed and ready to take on the day. The Victoria Brasserie offered a hearty breakfast with a wide spread of local and international choices. Juices and healthy lassi were available to meet my vitamin and fiber quota of the day. When I travelled for offshore trips, I was often worried if breakfast provided will be fulfilling enough. This is because the first meal of the day will take me a long way. There will be no time to search for food outside. Dorsett’s breakfast buffet passed my expectation of a wholesome meal for both tourists and business personnel. 

The wide buffet spread for breakfast at Victoria Brasserie

Breakfast merriment

Pastries for the morning

Do not give chance for stress to lurk in you. Expel more stress and reduce it to zero at the swimming pool. The blue waters rinsed my mind off the daily grind (which I am now enduring). My sister took a tranquilizing dip while I ensconced at the corner listening to the waterfall. The gym and sauna are also available for those who wants to reinforce their vitality.

Even just by just being near the waterfall helps me relax

My sis being athletic as usual

Caffe latte by the pool. The drink is still under breakfast buffet as the buffet ends at 10.30am

The gym opens to guests from 7am to11pm

My sister and I played Datins at the Lobby Lounge with high tea after our body massage at Borneo Paradise (5 minute drive from Dorsett). One three-tiered serving was just right for the two of us. There are the Western and Asian high tea to choose from. My sister and I treated ourselves to the Asian high tea while we again enjoyed doing nothing but eat...and scrolling the Facebook! If you are a sports fan, catch your favourite match on the high definition giant screen with a beer in hand.

The lobby lounge

The Asian high tea set at RM35 nett

The Western high tea set at the same price

What I like about Dorsett is that they are so friendly that they always have a way to custom-make their services according to customers' needs. If you want to make a surprise proposal to your girlfriend by the beach, facing the romantic sunset and don't want her to feel hungry, use Dorsett Service @ Your Venue (hint hint...I hope the right person is reading this). They cater for picnics and parties at any place of your liking. My sister and I was fortunate enough to join a group by the Unesco Beach during sunset for a cocktail party. Not one finger was soiled as Dorsett professionally took care of it all- from delicious snacks to utensils and disposal. This could be my next strategy to seal the deal with my clients...with a little bribe of alcohol...wherever the client is. 

Dorsett Service @ Your Venue brings the events to the place you want

The Sangria prepared was tasty. Although it becomes mobile, food quality is uncompromised

In deep thoughts

Sisters also need romantic moments like this alright

Thank you Dorsett Grand Labuan! You definitely know how to make your guests smug. Your hospitality is world class and it has heightened our expectation of customer service. I think I am beginning to get worried about being too spoilt for other hotels! We look forward to experiencing Dorsett’s hospitality in other parts of the world soon!

My sister and I flying off back home

The fish deep frozen and packed for mom as souvenir for a minimal price

At the Royal Suite at RM5000 per night. 239m2 with pantry.

Dining area at the Royal Suite

Obviously for people like the girl in pink. The study of the Royal Suite.

Premier Suite at RM2000 per night. 79m2 area.

Staycation at “The Pearl of South China Sea” is priced at RM550 nett per night in a Deluxe Room. Or upgrade to an Executive Room with just RM100 more (rate at RM650 nett per room night) and enjoy a host of extra benefits for FREE.   

Package includes:
Complimentary breakfast and dinner (based on single occupancy).  
Additional person will be chargeable at only RM70 per room night 
2 hours tour of Labuan historical sites
Extension of stay with Best Available Rate (inclusive of breakfast) offered by the hotel 
  
Package is available from 1 Nov 2015 till 29 Feb 2016. 

For more information, kindly visit:

Dorsett Grand Labuan

462, Jalan Merdeka

87029 Labuan

Website: http://www.dorsetthotels.com/malaysia/labuan

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/DorsettGrandLabuan