Officially MBA graduate!

 Alhamdulillah... 

with CGPA 3.797

I'm at thisss 🤏🏻close to get the Silver Award (pointer 3.8 and above)

but it's OK. I know that I've done my best!

May 2021 - December 2022

Langkawi after Covid

It's been.. quite some times since my husband and I have not been travelling. May I say... since Covid? Not to say that we have not been to anywhere.. Because, we are still attending few wedding ceremonies in Johor Bahru and Penang. We still have our weekend getaway, or you can called it 'staycation' at Mandarin Oriental, Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur and Cyberview Resort & Spa. And, we went to Hard Rock Hotel Desaru last September for my husband's company Family Day.

But compared to those days before Covid.. you know, I was a frequent traveler back then.

Honestly, being a full time student and at the same time you are an employee to a big organisation, it is no joke. You won't have time for yourself. When your weekdays are packed with meetings, programmes, events (you name it).. and your weekend are tight with classes, group discussion, assignments, research paper.. I am happy that it's over now. For 20 months (from May 2021 to December 2022) journey for a MBA scroll, with 14 subjects.. there were 88 coursework need to be done! including 36 individual assignments, 22 group assignments, and 30 presentations, plus 13 exams and 1 project paper. I am glad that I pass with flying colors. Thanks Putra Business School, UPM.

Well, Work Hard Play Hard!

Although it was just a domestic trip, but for us, the Langkawi Trip in March was so wonderful and memorable. Well, for us.. we considered this trip is to celebrate my mini achievement and marks myself as a MBA graduate! And at the same time, me as a 'covid survivor'. I've been infected with Covid-19 last 22nd February 2023.

3 - 6 March 2023

Although this is my 9th time to Langkawi, yeap I've been to this island quite a lot. Been to many attractions in this magnificent island. But, you know what? This is the first time I step my foot at the Chenang Beach. no kidding! and Alhamdulillah, even it was a school holiday but it's not a peak season in Langkawi. 

Of course I enjoyed myself with the parasailing, jet skiing, sunset cruising with saltwater jacuzzi, and many other beach activities that I never experienced before. And at night, Pantai Cenang now has fire dance performances. Seeing that fire dances, it reminds us with the one in Boracay. 

... about the cost, we spent almost RM4k for the whole trip. By taking MAS, we paid for RM 426 per pax, but seriously it was wayyy cheaper than Air Asia. we stayed at Mercure Langkawi Pantai Cenang (4*), it is a new hotel in LGK @ RM 415/room/night without breakfast. and with RM 350, we managed to have a 'private' Parasailing trip that take-off directly from the boat, instead of taking off from the shore. The boat took us 2x rounds for more than 10mins. we also booked for a 4hrs shared Sunset Cruise with saltwater jacuzzi for RM 99 per person (we added RM 30 for packed grilled chicken) which departed from Royal Langkawi Yacht Club. we had a perfect photo with the big Eagle and the beautiful sunset as the backgrounds during the cruise ride. Other than that, we spent the rest of our money on FOOD!!! totally worth it

New Me

I am now a Senior Executive at Petronas Leadership Centre!

I am part of Leadership Academy

who manage leadership training for the Signature Programmes in PETRONAS

for newly appointed manager, Senior Manager and General Manager.

Who knows..

from an ordinary travel agent, 

now I am an executive in a big organisation

in Malaysia

Can't believe myself..

I'm now doin' HR

Update after a year... plus

 "what seems to us as bitter trials are often Blessing in Disguise" - Oscar Wilder

Hi All, nothing much here. Maybe just an update.

Actually I've wrote some before this, but I keep saved them as a draft. No time to finish what I've started. Perhaps because I don't have a better word to express my feelings, my situations... So by summarising what happened to me since 2020, should be succinct. So here we go...

January 2020 - I was expecting, so have to cancel my Perth trips

March 2020 - Lockdown and lot's of MCO series due to Covid-19

April 2020 - I lost my baby

August 2020 - I lost my job. The job that I've been working for 12 years

September 2020 - Working part-time with DOSM

October 2020 - Working with Lazada

December 2020 - I quit Lazada

May 2021 - Start my MBA at UPM

May 2022 - Start my job at PETRONAS

Current status : A full-time worker at PETRONAS and a full-time MBA student at UPM.

ok, that's all. Wish me Luck!

Reminiscing Madinah

~Salam Ramadhan Al-Mubarak 1442hijri to all Muslim~

In Islamic Calendar, Ramadhan is the 9th month whereas Muharam is the 1st month. 

"1 Muharam detik permulaan
Perkiraan tahun Islam Hijrah
Perpindahan Nabi dan Umat Islam
Dari Kota Mekah ke Kota Madinah"

Such an inspiring song about the migration story of our Prophet Muhammad and other Muslims from Mecca to Medina, marks the beginning of  Islamic Hijri Calendar. Indeed, our New Year is fall on 1st Muharam. It's not just a resettlement, it's more to sacrifice, struggle, brotherhood, unity, belief, and love. When I was in high school, I learn basic Arabic اللغة العربية. Madinah in Arabic simply means "city". And Madinah is a very beautiful and peaceful city in the world. 

Welcome to Madinah

 

By taking Saudi Arabia Airlines (SV), we flew directly to Madinah via Prince Mohammad bin Abdulaziz International Airport. Although we arrived after 6pm, but it was already dark, and already time for Maghrib. From this new airport, only takes less than 30-minutes drive to Masjid Nabawi.

MASJID NABAWI

 

The beauty of exterior and interior look of Masjid Nabawi. Modern, holy, yet cozy. I'm really impressed with the 'umbrella' look-alike awning. So practical. Perfect idea ever!

RAUDHAH

A week before departure, we received an updates on the schedule to visits 'Raudhah' for women. All this while, I always heard people mentioning 'Raudhah', but I don't really understand and I can't imagine anything until I went there myself. 'Raudhah' is actually a small area inside Masjid Nabawi, which extends from the tomb of Rasulullah to his pulpit (mimbar). The most sought after spot in Masjid Nabawi where every Muslim wants to be in. Why? Because it is the place where your do'a will comes true. The closer the better. But to get into the spot will never gets easy. Imagine that you'll need to bump shoulder-to-shoulder with other bigger and tough Muslimah. But no worries, patient is the key. May Allah ease everything~

Tips : Wear black/dark telekung instead of white. They gave priority to the local people. Bring along the provided folded chair. You may pray at the Raudhah with less hassle and more focus, as no one will step on you.

ACCOMMODATION

In Madinah, we stayed at Al-Fayroz Shatta Hotel. It's not the best hotel but as long as it's affordable and close to Masjid Nabawi, then it's good enough. In fact, we spent most of our times at the mosque and tour. Hence, hotel's condition is not our top priority. Now, how close? It's located at the same building with Golden Tulip Al-Zahabi; less than 50meter walk to Gate 25. And this Gate 25 is one of the entrances to women's praying area. If you have more budget, you may stay at 5-star hotel where available. You may stay at The Oberoi, Madinah Hilton, Anwar Movenpick etc. 

If you can see from above photo, there's a newly built of ladies or washroom; for convenience. The same building with the basement parking. There are plenty of it. Probably 6-7 for ladies and 6-7 for gents. And each of it probably have 25-30 toilets. Definitely time effective, no need to run back to hotel's room if there's 'emergency'.  

ZIARAH DALAM

Walking tour surrounding Masjid Nabawi.

 

ZIARAH LUAR

Tour about 10km away from Masjid Nabawi by coach.

Qiblatain Mosque

Jabal (Mount) Uhud and its Archer's Hill. sirah

Hop-on Hop-off, guys!!

a field of Tamar (dates)

SHOPPING & EATING