JOVIS Music │ Master Luthier

Lockdown Again

Happy MCO Kuala Lumpur!

All of Kuala Lumpur will be placed under a full Movement Control Order (MCO) for the third time, effective tomorrow, 7 May. With another round of restrictions ahead, we will probably be staying home during the weekends for the next two weeks. This means today’s outing is potentially our last video until the end of the MCO.

Stay safe, everyone.

A Visit to Jovis Music

Before the lockdown begins, we made a stop at Jovis Music, a place we’ve been visiting for a few years now — even more so after “the situation” happened.

Jack, the man behind the shop, is a master luthier. He takes guitar setup and intonation to a whole new level. The difference in how a guitar feels before and after his magic touch is nothing short of astounding.

Our Recommendation

For anyone looking to revitalise their love affair with the guitar, bring your instrument to Jack at Jovis Music. We cannot recommend him enough.

A good luthier is hard to find — and Jack is one of the best.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Jovis Music - https://goo.gl/maps/6bxNx11KdhBGhw3V9

We do what we can to support local businesses, and it's always good to know that everyone here observes all related SOPs, it helps make us feel safer and reassured.

Closed for Good │ CHONG HWA Curry Laksa PV128

The Announcement

Happy MCO Kuala Lumpur!

Well then… it’s official. All of Kuala Lumpur will be placed under a full Movement Control Order (MCO) for the third time, effective tomorrow, 7 May. With dine ins about to be forbidden again, we decided to make the most of our final day of freedom.

A Quick Dash to Setapak

We hopped into the car and drove to Setapak for lunch at our favourite noodle shop, while also running a small errand. It felt like a tiny race against time — one last comforting meal before the shutters come down again.

The Reality of Another Lockdown

We will probably be staying home during the weekends for the next two weeks, so this may very well be our last video until the end of the MCO. And with the way the numbers are trending, we can’t help but worry that the lockdown might be extended beyond the initial two weeks.

Stay Safe

For now, all we can do is stay home, stay cautious, and stay hopeful.

Stay safe, everyone.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Chong Hwa Curry Laksa @ PV128 - https://goo.gl/maps/HvKzUkpWrT5egtW48

We do what we can to support local businesses, and it's always good to know that everyone here observes all related SOPs, it helps make us feel safer and reassured.

Sunday Walkabout │ MASJID INDIA to LEBOH AMPANG

A Shorter Walk This Week

It was Sunday, and we were itching to go on another walkabout — though not as far as last week’s long trek to Dataran Merdeka. With talk swirling about businesses and schools closing under a possible MCO 3.0 for Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley, we knew dine ins might soon be off the table again.

One Last Banana Leaf Fix

So we decided to walk to Lebuh Ampang for our banana leaf rice fix (as featured in our previous video) before the imminent lockdown. The streets were quieter than usual, and the air carried that familiar pre MCO tension — the sense that things were about to change again.

Improving the Viewing Experience

After reviewing last week’s Dataran Merdeka video, we realised some of the clips were a little too short and abrupt. So this time, we made sure to give each clip ample run time, allowing you to soak in the sights, sounds, and rhythm of the city as we experienced it.

Making the Most of the Day

With uncertainty in the air, this simple walk felt meaningful — a small slice of normalcy before restrictions returned. Whatever happens next, we’re glad we captured this moment.

Stay safe, everyone.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Locations:

Jalan Masjid India - https://goo.gl/maps/mJtaCC6SwSWf4a8R8

LRT Station Masjid Jamek - https://goo.gl/maps/tg3Bn645VN4gsjc58

Leboh Ampang - https://goo.gl/maps/Xj9sASsKWLbXyHgW6

City One Plaza - https://goo.gl/maps/vjpoUvMdCdP2kKrm6

Sunday Walkabout │ Restoran KADER: Banana Leaf Rice

A Longtime Favourite

Restoran Kader, located in the heart of Lebuh Ampang, has been our go to spot for banana leaf rice for as long as we can remember. It may be reasonably priced, but in terms of flavour and satisfaction, it stands shoulder to shoulder with its more upmarket contemporaries — and in our (admittedly biased) opinion, it leaves the rest far behind.

A Taste That Hasn’t Changed

As mentioned in an older post, I’ve actually been coming here since the 1990s, and remarkably, nothing much has changed. The moment you step inside, the familiar aroma that fills the shop hits you — the same appetising scent that greeted me decades ago. It’s comforting, nostalgic, and every bit as inviting today as it was back then.

Why We Keep Returning

Good food, honest flavours, and consistency — that’s Kader. It’s the kind of place that doesn’t need fancy décor or modern gimmicks. The food speaks for itself, and it keeps calling us back.

Some places evolve.

Some places reinvent themselves.

Kader simply stays true to what it does best — and that’s why we love it.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Restoran Kader - https://goo.gl/maps/jqz9w8PXRUzQem6W8

We do what we can to support local businesses, and it's always good to know that everyone here observes all related SOPs, it helps make us feel safer and reassured.

Walkabout │ HARTAMAS Shopping Centre

Happy Labour Day

Happy Labour Day, everyone!

We were out on a casual walkabout around Plaza Damas, enjoying the quiet holiday atmosphere and the slower pace of the morning.

A Visit to Hartamas Shopping Centre

Since we were already nearby, we decided to drop by Hartamas Shopping Centre as well. It was genuinely heartening to see many businesses still holding on and beating the odds after such a challenging period.

Shops were open, lights were on, and there was a sense of cautious optimism in the air. We truly hope the worst is behind us.

Looking Ahead

It was a simple outing, but it felt good — a reminder that even small signs of resilience matter.

Here’s to better days ahead for everyone.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Locations:

Hartamas Shopping Centre - https://goo.gl/maps/x5PbmyPtLDC1y9ZU9
Times Bookstores - https://goo.gl/maps/KJaeWsDE48wXS6fPA
Mercato Hartamas - https://goo.gl/maps/24LZvDaQBMQZ2cFT6

We do what we can to support local businesses, and it's always good to know that everyone here observes all related SOPs, it helps make us feel safer and reassured.

Walkabout │ PLAZA DAMAS

Happy Labour Day

Happy Labour Day, everyone!

We started the morning bright and early with a drive to Puchong, all for a very practical reason — to pick up a third spare battery for our little Lumix. Having an extra battery always brings peace of mind, especially when we’re shooting for long stretches.

A Place Close to Our Hearts

From Puchong, we headed to Plaza Damas, an area that has always been close to our hearts. My brother in law owns an unoccupied studio apartment nearby, and it has been left in our care. Every now and then, we drop by to check on the unit and give it a little tender loving care — just so it doesn’t feel forgotten.

A Neighbourhood Changed

Walking around Plaza Damas, we couldn’t help noticing how much has changed. The pandemic has left its mark here, and many familiar spots have struggled. Still, we hold on to the hope that, in time, Plaza Damas will pick itself up again.

Looking Forward

It was a simple Labour Day outing — an errand, a visit, and a quiet moment of reflection. But sometimes, that’s all you need to feel connected to a place you care about.

Here’s to better days ahead for everyone.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Locations:

Hartamas Shopping Centre - https://goo.gl/maps/x5PbmyPtLDC1y9ZU9

TGI Fridays - https://goo.gl/maps/3hDGZTKQqoAvqchs9

Nasi Kandar Bestari - https://goo.gl/maps/Qyqu9Rt18RqSu37X7

Don's Warong - https://g.page/DonsWarong?share

Warung Soho Hartamas - https://g.page/warungsoho?share

Bread Aroma Bakery - https://goo.gl/maps/z2ygx32qHPdsGfVXA

We do what we can to support local businesses, and it's always good to know that everyone here observes all related SOPs, it helps make us feel safer and reassured.