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The Clean-Up Protest

May 1st, 2012 · 5 Comments · ~ Random ~

Headed into the city Saturday morning to make a point, with a light hangover. Unlike the last protest, we didnt have to go in a night earlier, as there was no city lockdown. Cops finally realized how futile and dumb dat is. While we were eating in Chinatown, as we were early, there was a [...]

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…. And it’s back

March 30th, 2012 · 2 Comments · ~ Events ~

It’s time for Sunday sessions – Thirsty Sunday is here again, part 4. Lagers & ales (like Kronenbourg Blanc) for $5 and $10 a pop. There’ll be food too. And so-called Malaysians who havent had toddy can break their virginity too, with Coco Cabana toddy. Goes on from 2.30pm to 7pm, this Sunday at bakita [...]

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More Grimbergen ales arrive

March 29th, 2012 · No Comments · ~ Beer (lager / ale / stout) ~, ~ Booze news / new products ~

Grimbergen, a Belgian ale, now has several varieties available. The launch was at the Belgian ambassador’s residence in Ampang. Quite a pad. Tents were set-up in the garden. It was quite an event. There are three varieties now, in lil 250ml bottles – the Blond (gold, abv 6.7%), Blanche (white, 6%) and Amber (dark, 6.5%). [...]

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Why cocktail bars fail

March 15th, 2012 · 3 Comments · ~ Bars / Clubs / Restaurants ~, ~ Cocktails ~, ~ Trade ~

I’ve seen ‘em come, I’ve seen ‘em go. And go… Cocktail bars in KL tend not to do too well, tho they start pretty ambitious. I have several explanations for this. The main one is the pricing system in this country. On top of the govt tax, bars and clubs mark-up their drinks 100% easy, [...]

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