5 Reasons to Invest in Astrum Ampang by Setia Awan Group

During my recent house hunting, I stumbled upon the Astrum Ampang by Setia Awan Group, which is all set to be the brightest star in Kuala Lumpur's property market in the next couple of years. If you are familiar with the Ampang Jaya area, you would have spotted the ongoing 6.8-acre mixed development which is located right next to Jelatek LRT Station. It is Malaysia's first ever development with a Transit Oriented Development (TOD) and SOHO Transit concept. 

Reason #1 Strategic Location

What attracts me the most about Astrum Ampang is the location. Being the many reasons to invest in Astrum Ampang, location factor tops my list as it is strategically located along bustling Jalan Ampang and Jalan Jelatek areas with great accessibility and convenience for those who enjoy urban living and working in the vibrant city of Kuala Lumpur.

While there is a link bridge connecting Astrum Ampang to Jelatek LRT Station, it means that KLCC is only 4 train stations away. I believe you'd enjoy the short distance and travelling time to the city centre. 

Reason #2 Convenience

Location aside, convenience is key. This well-developed neighbourhood is close to the popular landmarks and amenities such as Gleneagles Medical Centre, Great Eastern Mall, public and private schools as well as an array of businesses and embassies nearby. 

Embracing the "City Within City" concept, Astrum Ampang will also be surrounded by Setia Awan Group's other development components of this project including hotel, office, park, shopping outlets and more. 

Reason #3 Affordability

Thirdly, the affordability of Astrum Ampang attracts many future home owners and investors alike. With a built-up area of 280 sqft, Astrum Ampang SOHO Transit unit is priced from RM 230,000 onwards. Perfectly affordable price point for young working adults to own a property while redirecting their rental overheads to the tenants be it for long term rental or vacation rental purposes.

Being a studio unit (1 bedroom and 1 bath), it is possible to convert the unit into a home office so you can enjoy the urban setting especially the magnificent night view of KLCC (this is a special privilege for those who own the corner units). 

Each unit comes with a complimentary basic pantry (i.e. table top, sink and bottom cabinet), 1 HP air conditioner, 1 unit of water heater, and a smart Google Home Mini. With all the basics covered, you can just move in and stay without forking out much for renovation.

Reason #4 Outstanding facilities at low monthly maintenance 

Another noteworthy point about Astrum Ampang is the 62 leisure and wellness facilities for a comfortable, convenient and exciting urban lifestyle. The best part? You only pay less than RM100 per month for the maintenance fees to enjoy all the facilities including children's indoor playground, multi-purpose hall, smart gym, co-working space, cafe, outdoor theatre and infinity pool. 

Swimming Pool

Not only that, Astrum Ampang is also the home to a sunken jacuzzi, outdoor tennis court, reflexology room and the list goes on. Sounds amazing?

In Astrum Ampang's sales gallery, we get to experience how does a "Smart Gym" look like. There will be virtual displays with pre-programmed training sessions for those who want to prefer safe social distancing yet being able to work out with virtual trainers. On top of that, the large gym fully equipped with state-of-the-art cardio fitness equipment - so you can achieve your fitness goal without spending additionally on gym membership subscription anymore. 

Reason #5 Top notch security

Last but not least, I personally find that security is one of my top priorities. But no worries, Astrum Ampang uses 5G face recognition security and 24-hour CCTV surveillance to prevent intruders, and it also provides a smart home door lock in each unit where it allows you to control access to your home with your phone, offering both security and flexibility. 

With a completion target in 2026, Astrum Ampang will be the preferred mixed development in Ampang Jaya area in the near future. 

Definitely a good choice for investment or for own stay, especially for first-time home owners. 

The Astrum Ampang's sales gallery and show units in Phileo Damansara I are now open for viewing. 

Feel free to contact 018-371 2888 and make your appointment.

For more information on Setia Awan's latest updates and series of project developments, 

please visit www.setiaawan.com.

For more information about Astrum Ampang, please visit:

Website: https://astrumampang.com

Facebook: fb.com/AstrumAmpang

Instagram: @astrum_ampang

[HEALTH] Review: D'Lady - Female Health Supplement

Aging is usually women's biggest worry in life, and we will try to preserve youth as much as we can - not only for the skin, but also from head to toe. If you are in the age range of 25 to 35, do you start to feel the following symptoms?

❤ Skin aging - wrinkles and fine lines start to appear
❤ Hair loss - due to reduced hormonal support
❤ Saggy breasts - due to loss of elasticity from aging
❤ Aging of reproductive organs
❤ Weak bones and joints due to aging

Other symptoms that you may potentially experience include dry skin, insomnia, mood swing, weight gain, etc.

The solution is to allow ourselves to reverse aging from inside out. Apart from applying anti-aging skincare, it is important to take care of body's inner health. Luckily I come across D'Lady, a female health supplement for overall health.

D'Lady key benefits:
❤ 1. Specialize in improving women's problems
❤ 2. Improve hair loss, edema, acne, acne scars, sensitivity
❤ 3. Improve breast sagging and help breast enlargement

❤ 4. Improve menstrual instability / low menstrual blood volume / abnormal leucorrhea  

D'Lady key ingredients:
❤ 1. Pueraria mirifica (白野葛根)
❤ 2. Kacip Fatimah (卡琪花蒂玛)
❤ 3. Eight Immortals Fruit (化橘红)
❤ 4. Haritaki (诃子)

I am sure you have heard about Kacip Fatimah before - one of the most popular and potent ingredients used in traditional herbal medication. Rich in phytoestrogen and isoflavones, it helps maintain a healthy female reproductive system and ease menopausal symptoms.

On the other hand, Pueraria mirifica, a Thailand-famous herb is also useful as a reliever for menopausal symptoms as it promotes the vaginal health. Not only that, its anti-cancer properties and cholesterol-reducing benefits can improve the overall health too.

I am impressed that D'Lady actually helps us from head to toe:

❤ For the skin, D'Lady works wonder in skin whitening, smoothing and anti-dark spots.
❤ For the breasts, it has breast-enlarging functions, preventing them from sagging.
❤ For the hair, it reduces hair loss issue, hence keeping the hair roots stronger and shinier.
❤ For slimmer and slender body, it helps reduce bloating / puffiness and prevents weight gain due to hormonal changes.
❤ For better vaginal health, it keeps the vaginal tissue tight and prevents dryness.
❤ Most importantly, for the overall wellbeing, it improves our daily mood hence giving us better sleep quality.

How to consume: Take 2 capsules in the morning (after breakfast) and 2 capsules at night.

After consuming D'Lady, it is important to drink at least 7 glasses of water everyday. During the first week of consuming D'Lady, I constantly feel sleepy but it is normal as D'Lady is doing its work to regulate the body hormones.

D'Lady is Halal-certified and GMP-certified by SGS Malaysia. It is also vegetarian and safe for consumption for those with vegetarian diet.

Did I forget to mention that for every bottle sold, 5% of the sales proceed will be donated to Yayasan Kebajikan Berkat Kasih Malaysia? Let D'Lady takes care of the unfortunate ones' wellbeing, while we take care of our health.

After 2 weeks of consuming D'Lady, I am happy to regain self-confidence.

Goodbye to dry, sensitive skin and hair loss issue. And no more irregular period too!

So, ladies, feel free to try out D'Lady and experience the difference from inside out!

Please contact +6011 5861 1897 to order.

Use my promo code [ FISH5 ] for 5% discount!

For more information about D'Lady, please visit:

Website: http://dladyn.online/

Instagram: @dladyofficial

Facebook: fb.com/dladyofficial

Top 7 Mistakes Men Make When Buying Diamond Engagement Rings

Do you know the little secret every girl keeps in their heart when it comes to getting engaged? When a man asks the girlfriend about their ideal diamond ring, the girl will usually say "I don't mind so long as you are the right man". But actually every girl would have an ideal diamond ring in their mind so I am here to share with you some tips to make your girlfriend's dream comes true by picking the best diamond engagement ring.

Let's find out what are the top 7 mistakes men usually make when buying diamond engagement rings...

Mistake #1 Not setting a price range

First, know your budget. I have come across an article that ideally, the price of a diamond engagement ring should range between 1 to 2 times of your monthly salary. But of course, it really depends on individuals - you should feel comfortable with the price range and make her happy at the same time. 

So, plan ahead, set a price range and work around the range. Brands like ZCOVA, one of the most prominent diamond companies in Malaysia, have over 150,000 GIA-certified diamonds to choose from so you can definitely find a diamond that fits your budget.

Mistake #2 Overpaying for diamonds

If you have been checking out the local retailers and comparing prices, you'll be surprised that the diamonds of the same specifications are tagged at widely ranging prices among different retailers.

For example, a 0.5CT J/VS2/3EX/Non-fluorescence + 18K Solitaire Ring is available at a much lower price in ZCOVA as compared to the market price offered by other local retailers.

 

Store A: RM 11,000

Store B: RM 10,300

ZCOVA: RM 7,300

This is caused by the markup from middlemen, overhead costs, branding etc. No doubt ZCOVA is the best place to buy bigger diamonds at lower prices as it removes the middlemen and minimizes overhead costs. With this, you can save up to 30-40% to get a bigger diamond or spend on your honeymoon!

Mistake #3 Not educating yourself on diamonds

Well, of course we may not be experts in this, but before making any 'big' purchases, always ensure that you do your  homework and the diamond's 4Cs (Carat, Color, Clarity and Cut) specifications.

This will help you decide which diamond quality you want to prioritise when buying diamonds. With some basic knowledge in mind, you can walk into the ZCOVA showroom and speak to their in-house GIA Graduate Gemologist for free diamond education and consultation. Learn about diamond 4Cs, fluorescence, ring pairing and more

Also, don't worry about being pressured to make any purchase because the jewellery consultants there work on a no-commissions policy.

Mistake #4 Thinking all 3EX diamonds are good

You may have noticed that most stores label their diamond as 3EX (Triple Excellent) which is the best Cut grade. However, do you know that not all 3EX diamonds are good? 

You can always request the shop for a 10x magnified 360-degree video to check the diamond properly. For example, in ZCOVA’s 10x magnification 360° video view, you can closely inspect and compare each diamond’s real photo before you buy a diamond online. 

Make sure it has almost perfect hearts and arrows like this! 

Without this, your diamond will not be sparkly.

Mistake #5 Diamonds only need GIA Certificate

We often focus only on the GIA Certificate (by the Gemological Institute of America) for the diamond’s 4Cs, but the quality of a diamond is beyond this. It is important to also evaluate how sparkly a diamond is. 

Hence, always ask for the GemEx Certificate that measures the diamond's Light Performance – Brilliance (White Light), Fire (Color Light) and Sparkle (Scintillation).

In fact, ZCOVA is the only online diamond and jewelry company in Malaysia and Singapore

that offer such dual-cert diamonds.

Mistake #6 Not knowing her preferred ring design

While you want to surprise her with a wedding proposal, you are desperate to find out her dream ring, unless she has explicitly mentioned the ring setting she wants. Are you worried that you will buy the ‘wrong’ ring?

• White, rose or yellow gold?
• Plain band or pave?
• 4 or 6 prongs?
• Low or tall setting?

I am sure you'd be delighted to know about ZCOVA's special service known as "Propose With A Diamond". They will set your diamond on a temporary ring first. After your successful proposal, you can bring her back to design her dream ring in 18K gold. No more stress in choosing the right ring! 

Mistake #7 Paying extra for customisation

We all love personalised, one-of-a-kind engagement rings that belong to us and our other half, don't we? At ZCOVA, you can fully customise your ring from diamond shape to ring design and even with name personalisation. You will also get 3D renders and 3D prints of your design to see and try-on before confirming.

Unlike many shops, the service is completely free of charge and there are no hidden charges for custom design, for using credit card, instalment or resizing service.

So, make sure you don't make any of the aforementioned mistakes when getting an engagement proposal ring. With ZCOVA, the experience is definitely quality assured, hassle-free, and worry-free.

For more information, please visit ZCOVA at: 

ZCOVA PJ Showroom @ Kota Damansara

ZCOVA Johor Bahru Showroom @ SouthKey Mosaic 

Website: www.zcova.com

Facebook: fb.com/zcovajewels

Instagram: @zcova

Email: service@zcova.com 

Contact: +603 6150 8100 / +6017 367 0666

Unique Gift Ideas for Special Occasions

Christmas is around the corner, and it is the perfect season for gifting! Choosing a gift for your loved ones or girl friends may not be easy if you are aiming for something special. I have been browsing a lot of online shopping sites and have shortlisted three which I think would suit your girl's liking!

Personalized Name Birthstones Family Ring Infinity Design 925 Sterling Silver

(Direct link: HERE)

First is the high-quality, handmade JQUEEN Birthstone Rings - where you can choose a ring based on your birthday and do name engraving on the ring too. Each of the 12 different birthstones carries a different colour and a different symbolic meaning catered for each individual.

I personally like the simple infinity design that fits right for any occasion, and it is so classic and will never go out of style. With the personalised name engraved on the ring , you can keep the name of a loved one close to you at all times, while sending your best wishes to them for good health and happiness.

4 Watch Winder with Quiet Motor - Ebony

(Direct link: HERE)

If you or your loved one is a mechanical watch collector, then here's a gift idea that you may consider: JQUEEN Watch Winders.

JQUEEN watch winders are made of high-quality wood, and 100% handmade. Mechanical watch owners would know that it is necessary to store mechanical watches in a watch winder for winding to keep the mechanical gears of the watch lubricated, which can extend the watch lifespan and make the watch work accurately.

I have picked this one with 4 slots so that it can be used as a display too. It comes with 5 modes that suit different brands of watches. Most importantly, the precise yet quiet motor gives a comfortable and smooth experience.

If you feel like spicing up this festive season with something sexy,

then you can try surprising your loved ones with sexy corsets from AliceTop Corset. 

Adjustable Shoulder Strap Cami Tank Top Removable Pad Vest Corset Shapewear

(Direct link: HERE)

There are so many designs and styles to choose from, but my personal favourite goes to this vest corset shapewear. The lacy finish is just perfect for a sleek, sexy look. It can be worn as is, with a pair of jeans. Or you can also wear it under the clothes for better support around the bust.

Hope you find these gift ideas useful, and enjoy shopping during this gifting season!

[Food Review] Xinga Pot (鲜家煲) @ Damansara Uptown

When it comes to friends and family gathering, the first thing that pops up in my mind is of course hotpot! So, here we are at Xinga Pot (鲜家煲) for the first time to experience the delicious flavours of Hong Kong styled hotpot.

Xinga Pot is located along one of the most busiest streets in Damansara Uptown (right opposite Texas Chicken). Don't worry, it is easily noticeable from far with the red and green signage occupying Levels 1-3 of the block.

At Xinga Pot, each floor houses a different dining experience amidst the trendy Hong Kong styled cafe vibes. The first floor is an open dining concept with 7 tables of various sizes, suitable for smaller groups of 4-5pax or larger group of 8-10pax, who enjoys a good meal and great catch up session with your gang.

On the second floor, there are 4 private rooms (i.e. 3 smaller rooms for 6 pax and 1 mid-size room for up to 10pax) which are equipped with Karaoke system.

On the top floor, there is a hidden bar area where you can chill and drink, or host a small event for up to 30 pax there. If you prefer privacy, you can opt for the VIP room with karaoke system and private toilet (which can fit 15-20pax comfortably).

*Highly recommended* Signature Golden Fish Tripe Chicken Broth (鲜家黄金花胶鸡汤煲)

First timers must try their signature premium golden broth which is boiled for 8 hours with Canadian fish maw, fish tripe and free-range chicken. The thick broth is not only rich in collagen and excellent for beauty benefits, but also tastes extremely rich in flavours. Every spoonful is full of fish maw too!

The next time I come I'll probably try the Buddha Jumps Over The Wall Pot (佛跳墙汤煲) - which is the most premium broth on the menu. Perfect for Chinese New Year celebration. Make sure you pre-order at least 1 day in advance to avoid disappointment.

Xinga Combo (鲜家四大天王) (75g each)

❤ Black Truffle Prawn Paste (黑松露虾滑)

❤ Ebiko Prawn Paste (蝦子虾滑)

❤ Mushroom Pork Paste (东菇猪肉滑)

❤ Chilli Cuttlefish Fish Paste ( 辣椒墨斗滑)

Among the freshly made hotpot ingredients, the Xinga Combo is a must-try. Handmade from scratch, each of the meat paste exudes different flavours and my personal favourite goes to the Ebiko Prawn Paste - so fresh and bouncy, and I enjoy the delicious crunch of the ebiko too.

For the fresh seafood selections, there is a wide variety to choose from - red snapper slices, abalone, fish maw and the list goes on. We opt for some Tiger Prawns (老虎虾) and Clams (沙白) - they are so fresh and succulent when boiled in the sweet rich soup!

For seafood lovers, you can pre-order (min 1 day in advance) the premium selection of seafood such as geoduck, mantis shrimp, Boston Lobster, Alaska King Crab etc.

Sakura Sliced Pork Collar (樱花中嘴猪肉片)

If you prefer meats, I'd recommend the thinly-sliced pork collar - so fresh and juicy! Beef lovers can now enjoy the world's highest grade Miyazaki A5 wagyu beef (sliced) here too. The New Zealand sliced lamb (新西兰羊肉片), sliced Iberico pork secreto (黑毛猪肩秘肉) and marinated drunken chicken (爽滑醉鸡) are worth a mention too.

Meat dumplings, lobster balls, Taiwanese sausages, mushrooms, vegetables and other beancurd assortments are available here too. Just dip them into the hot boiling broth and enjoy the meal with the delicious soup.

Xinga Homemade Ramen (手工拉面)

Do you usually skip the noodles during a hotpot meal? Please don't do so in Xinga Pot because their Homemade Ramen is also a must-try item here. It is so springy and bouncy, best dipped in the rich creamy broth.

Don't forget the special condiments to spice up your hotpot experience too.

Verdict:

It is absolutely a great experience dining in Xinga Pot with the Signature Golden Fish Tripe Chicken Broth as the showstopper. The assorted handmade meat paste is highly recommended too. Worth revisiting? Definitely!

In order to avoid disappointment, please contact the hotline at 017-771 6522 for booking a table / room prior to your visit.

For more information, please visit:

Website: www.xingapot.com

Facebook: fb.com/xingapot

Instagram: @xingapot

Xinga Pot 鲜家煲

No. 58 (1st, 2nd & 3rd Floor),

Jalan SS 21/58,

47400 Petaling Jaya,

Selangor.

Hotline: +6017-771 6522

Business Hours:

4pm - 12am Tuesdays - Sundays

Closed on Mondays