PPV Offsite │ Pavilion Bukit Jalil • Don't Hesitate, Vaccinate!

Booster Day Again!

A Little Background

I received my first and second Covid 19 vaccine shots on 13 June 2021 and 4 July 2021. Then the unthinkable happened — Cat and I tested positive for Covid 19 on 26 November 2021, and it was the Delta variant.

After a long recovery, we both received our first booster on 26 January 2022. Exactly six months later, I received an appointment for my second booster, scheduled today at 12:00pm at the Offsite PPV Centre, Pavilion Bukit Jalil. Cat, however, had not received any invitation.

Getting to Pavilion Bukit Jalil

We left our apartment at 9:30am and walked to the Bandaraya LRT station. We caught a train on the Putra Heights Line, and about half an hour later arrived at Awan Besar LRT. From there, we hopped onto the free double decker shuttle bus to Pavilion Bukit Jalil.

Once inside the mall, we headed down to Level 1 in search of breakfast. We settled on Nasi Lemak at our favourite stall, Bungkus Kaw Kaw.

The Booster Surprise

After breakfast, we took the elevator up to Level 5 to look for the offsite vaccination centre. We found it quickly, and I sat down to register with the staff member on duty.

I casually asked if Cat could receive her booster here too, even though she had no appointment. To our surprise, the kind staff member said yes. After a few minutes of adjusting her MySejahtera app, he managed to book her in on the spot.

We were then guided to the cubicles, received our booster shots smoothly, and moved to the final station where our apps were updated.

And just like that — we were done. No waiting, no fuss. The entire process took less than ten minutes. Truly a well oiled system.

For Those Planning a Visit

We learned that this Offsite PPV accepts walk ins for anyone who received their first booster at least six months ago, regardless of age. We will probably ask Brendan to come here soon for his second booster as well.

Side Effects

The next day, I had a splitting headache, chills, fever, and body aches — but only for one day. Cat only had a stiff, sore arm. For anyone still unsure, please consider getting your booster. A little discomfort now gives long term protection.

Today’s Transport Costs

• LRT Bandaraya → Awan Besar: RM3.50 (≈ USD/EUR0.80)
• LRT Awan Besar → Bandaraya: RM3.50 (≈ USD/EUR0.80)

A Small Reminder

While masks are now optional outdoors, they are still mandatory indoors. Stay safe and considerate.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:
Bandaraya LRT Station - https://goo.gl/maps/645A2nN2C4qcZg4p8
Awan Besar LRT Station - https://goo.gl/maps/HUiJkoNzxCKZ5zeTA
PPV Offsite Pavilion Bukit Jalil - https://goo.gl/maps/Fx6YspnWR3MwERix8

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.

Rapid KL Runaround │ Hartamas Shopping Centreand Beyond!

A Weekend to Breathe

We had been quiet for a few weeks, busy with family matters and chasing work deadlines. This weekend was the first time we could finally roam free — and this time, we had company.

Remember the apartment our sister Virginia (Ginny) left in our care? Well, Waldorf is now home to our other sister Veronica, whom we affectionately call Imm. After more than two decades of living and working in Singapore, she made the difficult but necessary decision to return to Malaysia.

Our weekend began with a Grab ride to Waldorf Tower to meet her. Brendan, still in full night owl mode during his semester break, chose to sleep in. Again.

Off to Mutiara Damansara

With Imm in tow, we walked out of Hartamas Shopping Centre and waited for the Rapid KL T852 bus to Semantan MRT Station. The bus arrived soon after, and twenty minutes later we were boarding the MRT to Mutiara Damansara.

We got off and walked through the quiet corridors of The Curve, then crossed over to IPC Shopping Centre. None of us had eaten, so brunch was the first order of the day. After checking the options, we settled on MyeongDong Topokki for a satisfying Korean meal.

Browsing at IKEA

With our tummies full, we headed into IKEA, our true destination. Imm looked for home decor ideas while Cat and I checked out curtains and railings. As always, IKEA pulled us into its maze, and we spent quite some time browsing.

Showing Imm KL Sentral

We then returned to the MRT and rode in the opposite direction to Muzium Negara, where we walked into KL Sentral. We wanted to show Imm the excellent transport hub — a place where you can catch the MRT, LRT, Monorail, KTM Komuter, ERL, and buses to KLIA and even Genting Highlands.

After a short tour, we wandered into NU Sentral for drinks before heading back to Muzium Negara MRT Station.

Heading Home

We rode the MRT back to Semantan, then boarded the Rapid KL T852 again. After ten minutes, Imm got off at Plaza Damas to return to Waldorf, while we stayed on as the bus looped back to Semantan.

From there, we switched to the Rapid KL T820 bus to Menara DBKL, then walked home to our condo.

Today’s Transport Costs

• T852 Hartamas → Semantan: RM1.00 (≈ USD/EUR0.20)
• MRT Semantan → Mutiara Damansara: RM2.80 (≈ USD/EUR0.60)
• MRT Mutiara Damansara → Muzium Negara: RM3.10 (≈ USD/EUR0.70)
• MRT Muzium Negara → Semantan: RM1.20 (≈ USD/EUR0.30)
• T852 Semantan → Semantan (round trip): RM1.00 (≈ USD/EUR0.20)
• T820 Semantan → DBKL: RM1.00 (≈ USD/EUR0.20)

A Small Reminder

While masks are now optional outdoors, they are still mandatory indoors. Stay safe and considerate.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:
Waldorf Tower - https://goo.gl/maps/fEXZjEEpvTBMVy9J7
Hartamas Shopping Centre - https://goo.gl/maps/QRcNpLMi7AZFRcxeA
Plaza Damas Bus Stop - https://goo.gl/maps/tuGCqEW2GJ8JkRQv5
Semantan MRT Station - https://goo.gl/maps/da8CJXYc1p4szikT6
Mutiara Damansara MRT Station - https://goo.gl/maps/n6kWFQWvMfsNYu7P6
The Curve - https://goo.gl/maps/4wCAQNCSY8cNVjLH8
IPC Shopping Centre - https://goo.gl/maps/KktGvkTDwhQYXxYCA
IKEA Damansara - https://goo.gl/maps/p7B9xX71WYh87rjG9
Muzium Negara MRT Station - https://goo.gl/maps/WJ26xjorww9LahHa6
Nu Sentral - https://goo.gl/maps/G4kpyRj7fqVMSU8k8
Menara DBKL Bus Stop - https://goo.gl/maps/rMY8gvx5YWRr82ju7 

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.

Saturday Runaround │ Avenue K and Beyond!

A Fresh Kuala Lumpur Run Around

It had been a while since our last proper blog. Between family matters and work deadlines, the weeks slipped by quietly. This Saturday, we finally had the chance to do a proper KL run around — and as usual, we had errands to settle.

Getting to Corus Hotel

We caught the RapidKL #300 double decker bus from the stop near our home and rode to Avenue K on Jalan Ampang. From there, we walked to Corus Hotel to visit the Aeroline counter.

Yes — another Penang trip is coming, this time with Brendan joining us. The tickets cost RM60 each (≈ USD/EUR14) because Aeroline brands itself as a “business class coach.” On the travel day, we’ll board the bus right in front of Corus Hotel and get off at Queensbay Mall in Penang.

Touch ’n Go Errand

We walked back to Avenue K and stopped by Max Fashion before heading to the LRT entrance on the lower ground floor. Here, we bought a Touch ’n Go card for my sister Vivien.

We then boarded the Putra Line and reached KL Sentral in ten minutes.

Lunch and ETS Tickets

We had an early lunch at Meals Station before heading to the KTMB ETS Ticket Counter to buy our return tickets from Butterworth. The fare was RM80 each (≈ USD/EUR18). The coach was almost empty, so we easily chose our preferred seats.

Heading Back Toward Home

With our errands done, we walked out of KL Sentral and boarded the GoKL Free Bus (Red Line) to Jalan Raja Laut. We got off at the KL39 Menara DBKL stop and walked into SOGO Kuala Lumpur. Cat didn’t find the hair conditioner she wanted, so we crossed Jalan TAR and continued our walk.

We made our way to the site of the Ramadhan Bazar Masjid India in search of our favourite banana fritters, then walked home to end our run around for the day.

Today’s Transport Costs

• RapidKL #300 bus: RM1.00 (≈ USD/EUR0.20)
• LRT KLCC → KL Sentral: RM2.40 (≈ USD/EUR0.50)
• GoKL Red Line: Free

A Small Reminder

While masks are now optional outdoors, they are still mandatory indoors. Stay safe and considerate.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:
KL31 Hentian Munshi Abdullah - https://goo.gl/maps/NB6fVKFYTsSfb6227
Air Terjun Bukit Nanas - https://goo.gl/maps/vi75i14AjYUNoAEL6
Avenue K Shopping Mall - https://g.page/avenue-k-shopping-mall?share
Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur - https://g.page/corushotelkl?share
Aeroline (KL) - https://g.page/AEROKL?share
KLCC LRT Station @ Avenue K - https://goo.gl/maps/EmRXv5cevfVeHWwo6
KL Sentral - https://goo.gl/maps/sfDBF8C9p7GXFkDP6
Meals Station @ KL Sentral - https://goo.gl/maps/6QbtF5PNdXXkZQJx5
ETS Ticket Counter - https://goo.gl/maps/oqGYC7p9Yf3XbvDr6
GoKL Bus Stop (Red Line) - https://goo.gl/maps/gMHHEUyRnBrbt2Bv9
KL39 Menara DBKL - https://goo.gl/maps/GGfi33Ub2SpR7UVk6
SOGO Kuala Lumpur - https://goo.gl/maps/vEaHQgq5cYfgWPBp6
Ramadhan Bazar Masjid India - https://goo.gl/maps/4BkQW39UprAYprp17

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. 

KLIA Walkaround

A Last Minute Trip to KLIA

25 July was supposed to be Brendan’s end of semester date, but since classes had stopped early, he was allowed to come home ahead of schedule. With such short notice, the cheapest Malaysia Airlines option was a late evening flight from Kuching, so we booked the 8:40pm departure.

We left home at 8:30pm and reached KLIA within an hour. Our Touch ’n Go card balance was running low, so with time to spare we went looking for an ATM. Unfortunately, none of the Maybank machines could reload the card. In the end, we topped it up at 7 Eleven, though it came with a RM0.50 surcharge — not ideal, but unavoidable.

Waiting for Brendan

Brendan’s plane landed around 10:00pm, but his luggage took almost an hour to appear at the carousel. Eventually, he walked out through the arrival gates, tired but smiling, and just like that our little family was complete again.

Wrapping Up

With Brendan safely back in Kuala Lumpur, we ended our vlog for the night. More stories and adventures will follow in the weeks to come.

A Small Reminder

While masks are now optional outdoors, they are still mandatory indoors. Stay safe and considerate.

(Do visit our YouTube Channel Have Perut Will Travel)

📍 Location:

Kuala Lumpur International Airport - https://goo.gl/maps/BjbG8YdxWdPhLGhA7

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.