Ghost Files Singapore (GFS)

Ghost Files Singapore (GFS) is a title you should remember if you are a fan of paranormal shows. I  first began working on ideas for this show 14 months ago. After all those notes and banging my head against the wall, I'm happy that the gears are in motion to create an internet TV show that people of all ages and walks of life will enjoy watching.

Creating my own show was an easy choice. I've had hawkers, students, pub owners, taxi drivers, zookeepers, SMRT engineer, yoga instructor, 7-11 staff, gym instructor, pilot, flight stewards, nurses, teachers, emcees, comedians, beer promoters, insurance agents, event coordinators, a policeman and a lawyer ask when will I start my own show. In case you are wondering how I remember these people, I have a note in my phone that I update whenever someone brings up the subject. 

Because I am behind this show, you can count on it being good. Those of you that know me well enough know that I work extremely hard at everything I do. Oh yes, do look out for the team I've put together. We'll reveal them one by one in the coming weeks. Ghost Files Singapore would be nothing without my team of investigators, producers and consultants.

It would be awesome if you could like our Facebook page. It's where you'll get photos, videos and status updates. Here is the URL: https://www.facebook.com/GhostFilesSingapore

We have an Indiegogo campaign (http://igg.me/at/GFS/x/574565) as well which needs support. I started this campaign to raise funds for the equipment I need, cast fees, etc. If you have worked in television before, you'll know how expensive it can be. So if you do decide to make a contribution, you will be a part of our GFS family and you will be a part of history. =)

Last but not least, we launched our website a week ago! Visit it at www.ghostfiles.tv

Kuala Gandah Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary Review

Nothing beats a dose of wildlife when I'm overseas. It's my dream to visit every zoo and animal sanctuary in the world. While that is almost impossible, I made a promise to myself that while I am in a particular country, I would visit either one.

So it only made sense to visit the Kuala Gandah Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary in Pahang while I was in Kuala Lumpur. To this Singaporean, Pahang isn't exactly near Kuala Lumpur. But ask a Malaysian and he would say the one and half hours drive was VERY NEAR! What can I say? They live in a huge country. Trust me, anything bigger than Singapore is huge in my books!

The drive took us on a highway with thousands of flags. You gotta love Malaysia during the general elections. With the number of flags all over the country, one can be forgiven for thinking fabric was on 99% discount. LOL!

See what I mean? Mind you this was just a tiny road in a village!

How do you get to the sanctuary?

From Kuala Lumpur, take the Karak Highway heading towards Lancang District, passing the Karak Village along the way. Once in Lancang, you should be able to see a BP gas station by the side of the road. Turn left into the road before the gas station, then follow the ample road signs along the way and head towards Bolok. You will pass an Orang Asli settlement and at the end of that road, you will reach the Kuala Gandah Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary. The journey takes between 2 to 2 1/2 hours and is 160km from Kuala Lumpur. --- Courtesy of Tourism Malaysia

The Kuala Gandah Elephant Orphanage Sanctuary is such an amazing attraction. If the name doesn't give it away, the sanctuary is home to homeless elephants. Duh! Not just one or two elephants but lots of them. It was such a joy to see the young elephants.

 You can either buy a small bunch of sugarcane at RM1.00 or a pack of peanuts at RM3.00. Remember, proceeds go the sanctuary.

 This fella is adorable!!! I so wanted to bring him/her home!

Look at the number of trunks!!!

Singaporeans will love this. Entrance to the sanctuary is free. Hahaha! I just had to say that. It's true what! Singaporeans love everything that is free! But hey don't be an ass by visiting and leaving without contributing a little bit. It's extremely easy to do so. You can make a donation or even better, pay for a guided tour and elephant bath (do note that the elephant bath will cease from June 2013). The guided tour and elephant bath is RM20.00 per person.

 Rasli the animal presenter!

The adult elephants perform a short demonstration everyday.

 A female elephant is given a bath by it's mahout.

Uzair and Stephanie waiting to bath the young elephants. Uzair is a very talented producer in Kuala Lumpur. Can't wait to watch his Nepal documentary. www.uzairsawal.com 

As much as I would have liked bathing the elephants, the thought of getting my feet wet was a no no. I can't stand wet feet. Urgh!

Splash water they did... 

I am in one picture. This one!

Now you know what to do when you are in area. Visit these elephants and you might become an EleFriend! For more information, visit their website at http://www.myelephants.org/.

Tiger abuse in Zhejiang, China

I was browsing Yahoo! Singapore when I chanced upon an article about a tiger being abused in Zhejiang, China. I regret watching the video below because I broke down real bad halfway through it. I will never understand the motive behind animal abuse. Why do people do it?! I reckon god sometimes regrets creating us humans. That's my own belief and you don't have to agree with me. But I hope you agree that animal abuse needs to end today.

This is the video...

Pak Ibrahim from Malaysia singing "Unchained Melody" and "Am I That Easy To Forget"

We stumbled upon two videos of an elderly man from Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia. His name is Pak Ibrahim and he has such an awesome voice. Watch the videos below...




You can subscribe to his daughter's YouTube channel by clicking here.

KFC Zinger Double Down Max

I was invited to the Zinger Double Down Max food tasting session at Kallang last Friday. What's the Zinger Double Down Max you may ask? It's a hero sized burger minus the buns made specially for hero sized appetites! Yes a burger without buns. It's divine madness for a guy like me that loves fried chicken. Good lord I love fried chicken!!!

That to me looks gorgeous! A golden hash brown, sliced cheese and turkey bacon in between two crispy Zinger fillets.

Iron Man loves the Zinger Double Down Max as much as I do.

The inception.

From left to right: RandyToh, TypicalBen, RachellTan, Blackalogy, PeggyChang and I.

Polaroid shots courtesy of KFC.

Before I go on, I'd like to thank KFC for organizing the food tasting session. It was a cozy event with a few bloggers, attentive representatives from KFC and great food. Tell me what's there not to like?!

So yes I got my manly hands on the Zinger Double Down Max! It was tough to not gobble down the burger. When I eat out, I try to behave like a decent human being. Behind closed doors, it's a different ball game. I eat like a starving animal!

Here's my first bite!

My second...

I'll like to point out that I have beautiful eyelashes. Look!!!

You know...this could go on and on. Picture after picture of me eating till I'm done. I shall spare you the torture...

Let's refocus our attention to the Zinger Double Down Max. Aside from it being unique, absolutely no buns in this baby, the Zinger Double Down Max tastes so so so good! But here's the not-so-good news. It's for a limited time only!

Now the good news! There's up to S$30,000 of prizes to be won! All you need to do is purchase a Zinger Double Down Max Meal or Buddy Meal. You will get a Match n' Win card which you use to match prizes (please refer to the pictures below if whatever I just mentioned doesn't make any sense). Should you order online delivery, you'll double your chances as KFC will give you not one but TWO Match n' Win cards.

The Match n' Win card.

You'll need to match the picture on card to another card in order to win the prize.

some of the prizes include SONY Ultra Slim Laptops, tablets, cameras and mobile phones.

For more information on the Zinger Double Down Max, please click here. Happy eating folks!

Videos - Mercedes Accident at Bugis

I was on Facebook this morning when I watched a video that was on the timeline. In this shocking video, a black Mercedes is seen forcing its way past a taxi. With screeching tyres, the Mercedes managed to get pass the taxi before colliding with a bus. It sure looked like a scene from an action movie!

I understand from news reports that seven vehicles were involved in this accident. Thankfully there wasn't any casualties.

Here are videos from the accident scene...

This isn't a great video but it shows where the Mercedes landed.

It's day 3 in Kuala Lumpur. Time is passing by way too fast. Don't you wish you could sometimes stop time? Well I do. In fact, there's not a day that goes by where I wish I could stop time just for that tiny little bit. Maybe I just need better time management skills? Lol!

Anyhow, this is what I see every night and every morning when I wake up. It's a gorgeous sight!

Off to Kuala Lumpur!

We are on a first class shuttle bus to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. A bunch of meetings with talents and reps from the entertainment industry await us.

In addition to that, I will be emceeing my first wedding in Malaysia later this year so a meeting with the bride is a 'must do' this trip.

I wanna try to post a picture a day from Kuala Lumpur on my blog. Check back often you hear?!

Gonna get some shut eye. It's 5 odd hours to our destination so I might as well catch up on sleep. Good night!