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| The view where we headed to a 3 times currency advantage |
Admittedly, I didn't take any other pictures there since I did not connect to wifi and thus had no chance to upload anything to my Instagram account, so I just decided to screw it. But I shall recount what a chillax guys day out means.
We got in via Second Link, where there was no traffic due to it being a Monday afternoon and also perhaps the new MYR20 charge on foreign vehicles entering Malaysia played a part. The destination of choice was AEON Bukit Indah (find their link here) for a money changer with a decent exchange rate, budget shops which are even cheaper than the local DAISOs in SG.
Also, we had a really good lunch at Souper Tang (read all about them here), which also has an outlet on our shores at the newly revamped CentrePoint. For the drinks, it's served in a tall tumbler, which is enough for 3 guys, so I think one is enough. Also, we didn't get to try the Souper Tang Plum Tea, which was sold out shortly after lunch hour started!
After getting our shopping loot; my personal stash for everything and still was under S$20 were 2 t-shirts (S$6 each), 4 pairs of ankle socks (S$0.80 per pair), a container resembling a metal dustbin as my piggy bank (S$$1.70) and a small pouch for my foreign currency (S$1.70), the next item on our itinerary was of course a massage.
Personally I like going to Thai Relax Massage which is just across the road. You can't go too far wrong with a 90min massage costing a mere MYR93. That's less than S$30 for 1.5 hours. Plus, I have never once been offered 'Special' services, so it's very ideal for couples to go together too. Oh and if you chose a different package of a shorter time, they have free wifi for you to text or play your games.
Sutera Mall (and it's surrounding shophouses)
I am sharing the article by goodyfeed as it's really a hidden gem of a mall. Granted, it's a little older and slightly run down in some areas, but there are also a ton of shophouses nearby where you can get really good food at decent prices (obviously based on our currency exchange rate).
Do bear in mind that if you keep commenting "So cheap!" or other similar themed comments, you will just attract dirty stares from the locals since the prices have already gone up compared to 5-10 years ago. Just enjoy the benefits without pissing off the locals, they are spending in their currency, so while S$3k equates to MYR9k, the locals might be earning MYR3k, which means the food and drinks might be pricey for them, no thanks to us.
All in all, I beat the Monday Blues with a day trip to JB, but currently I'm having Tuesday Blues so that sucks.
Signing off,
KJ
