Valid reason to stay away from Keropok Lekor Seberang Takir

For those who has a drool for 'keropok lekor terengganu' (boiled fish sausages-a traditional snack for most of east-coast states of Malaysia), I would strongly suggest you to avoid the so called 'famous kerepok lekor of Seberang Takir-nearby the Kuala Terengganu Airport' for these reasons:


1. You have to take que-no. (like those que-no that you have to take when you go to the bank) no joke, this is a 'true story'!


2. And even though you have taken the que-no, they still would NOT allow you to place your order until your que-no being called. On top of that, there's no guarantee that when your no being called (after all those hours of waiting), you would get whatever quantity of order that you requested for, as it will depends on the supply of 'freshly cooked keropok lekor' at that particular moment. So what's the point of those que-no anyway?


3. If you missed your que-no when it's being called, you have to take NEW no. and repeat the whole waiting process.4. The staff behind the counter has those arrogant look all over them with such understated statement 'we don't care if u dont want to que, take it or leave it'!!So, are you still interested with such product? 

I DONT!! and with such attitude I dont think they would withstand the market for long even how good their 'keropok lekor' is. They have to bear in mind that they are doing such business in Terengganu where there're always other option which is equally good!

Kuala Terengganu: end of march excursion

My Terengganu excursion will end in couple of hours. Packing things up from what supposed to be 'I'm-not-going-to-buy-anything-at-Pasar Payang' which turn out to be plenty compare to the size of my backpack. Time seems to fly so fast with so many things to do and too little to rest. By the time twilight sets in I'm all ready to 'fly' back home again. Hopefully the journey would be smooth..

Oh..Terengganu Airport has to take immediate action on the F&B issues here at the airport. No. 1 issue - passenger deliberately has no choice, it's either you snack on whatever they are selling at the tit-bits shop or any cold leftover meals that they don't bother to heat up at the only F&B outlet. If you are damn hungry and not wanting to be late for check-in, that, would be the only choice you had!!

Also, the management have to do something about the maintenance of washroom/toilet facilities, most of the time they don't bother to clean the floor regularly and those cleaners would linger around within the complex and enjoying a good chat among themselves.

Why does people chose to shop at Pasar Payang?

Pasar Payang or the Central Market of Terengganu is located in the middle of the old part of Kuala Terengganu, next to its main riverside. It is a double story buidling with natural ventilation which seems unedequate and most of the time the whole atmosphere seems too suffocating due to flocks of people visiting and shopping, especially when this time around was the school break season for Malaysia. So, if you are not a fan to 'congestion' so this might not be the place of your interest, but you would not get 'accredited' as being in Kuala Terengganu if you haven't step foot in the market and 'feel' its ambience!

Just for the record, I've been here before, so, knowing how the place would turn out during peak season doesn't create the thrill of going there at all and it doesn't made me a big fan of this place and furthermore - me and shopping? it doesn't always pair well.!! However, I would have to 'entertain' this opportunity. Which explain the reason behind packs of shopping bags that I have to carry by the end of 2hrs 'shopping spree'..hehe (auw..looking at those items inside the bags now, none were meant to be mine actually..auchh)

Anyway, the Pasar Payang is divided to several areas which designate the item that were on sale. For example, on the Ground Level - it was all selling dry spices, delicacies and other food related. Where as on the upper level - were filled with series of arcade that selling fabric, mostly batik and songket, lots of it! The whole ambience which fills with colors and patterns and more colors, which made me kind of fuzzy. It create such a twirl in your eyes having to go through all those vibrant colors at one go, let alone having to select one that could be consider-nice.

I can't imagine how stressful, I would turn out to be if I were to go through all those fabric and having to choose which one I would desire most!! It defintely not going to be so.. so I just grab something that looks decent enough in less than 5 minutes of decision making, as souvenirs to family members without having put much thought of colors or design except the quality of the material, which also were presented in huge variations to suit your budget. I would really admire those who go through all these from one arcade to another, and another just to find something interesting enough to suit their taste and of course-budget. I mean, really - you have to bargain and serious bargain takes time and effortless persuasion, which to me, time is not something seriously you wish to spent in such 'suffocating' place like this..


On overall, I would reckon that the authority should look deep into the cleanliness expect of the whole complex and for such profit making place, certain amount money have to be put aside for maintenance purposes and the daily upkeep of the place. I mean, this place still looks the same like I've been here when I was a child and also another round ten years ago (haha..it was that long ago, and I've been traveling back and forth to Terengganu for almost 2 years now..) Also, it would be a good idea to have the whole complex to be air-conditioned as it could be humidly hot for tropics like Terengganu.