Oxwhite shirt review

RM400 luxury dress shirt at just RM69

The title says it all. You get the best, if not one of the cheapest yet high quality fabric formal ware with Oxwhite.

I actually followed them since the beginning, and am currently one of their ambassador, helping them promote and spreading more words to everyone because it is a brand worth sharing, and to know that quality shirts does not need to be expensive at all.

For starters,  Oxwhite was founded by CK Chang. Of course he has a group or dedicated and superd team behind his back, making sure that this waves of goodness will be spread like fire everywhere.

OXWHITE Classic White Shirt, inspired by that shirt I bought on Savile Row, so that I can share the magic of that perfect fit at a price all office workers can afford.

Now, with our pre-order model, we hope to offer you real value at an honest price.

— CK Chang, Founder of OXWHITE

Let me tell you something, their marketing definately did a wonderful job, from engaging customer online offline individually, and their automatics reply on FB messenger allow customer to acquire all the info they need before making their first purchase. For me, their marketing team is already in a winning. All informations and details is listed on their website, from refund to cancellation if you are not satisfied and delivery process etc , so if you have anything that you are unsure about, just click into their website, or better yet, PM them on facebook personally, they normally replied within a few hours. Some question might have preset answers already.

So what makes OXWHITE shirt so special ? Well, they are 100% SUPIMA® cotton, tailored for the Asian physique , as the shirts are made from SUPIMA® cotton, OXWHITE shirts will be able to last longer and feel softer over time, and *drumroll* , they are non iron shirts which will be able to save your time!

While they do not need to be iron, don't expect magic to happen ok if you just leave the shirt in your washing machine after washing them, instead ,after washing your Oxwhite clothes, while they are still damp, you have to take them out, hang them and maybe do a bit of stretching before leaving it to dry. If you want perfect finish, then you will just need to iron gently later, or otherwise, the shirt is ready to be worn the very next working day/ outing.

Besides, when you purchase them, you will have a 365 days return worldwide, if you are not satisfied with the size, quality or if there is any defect, just get an exchange or made a refund. Trust me, you will enjoy it because its 100% craftmanship. This product so far has only received positive review, with maybe a glinch of one or two over here and there.

So here's the not so fun part, after making your order, it can take maybe more than 2 months, or up to 2.5 months before you will be able to receive your order. Why ? And is the wait worth it? 

Here is all you need to know: WHY SO LONG

"Making a good non-iron shirt is a very long and tedious process. This is why there are not many premium-quality, non-iron shirts on the market, especially at such a low price point. We picked the pre-order (120 days) model based on our desire to go green, which will also allow us to more accurately manage our material and production planning, saving factory costs – we then pass these savings on to you." quoted from their Facebook replies

They currently have Slim Fit, Relax Fit , Plus Size shirts (all shirts for Rm69) , Freedom Stretch Pants ( Buy 1 for RM120, 2 for RM110 each, bundle of 4 for RM99 each ) and also will be coming out with colour variant shirts ( RM79 ) this Thursday (29/11/2018 )! So wait no more, go get one now.

They are currently having a mini contest on their Facebook Page, just tag 3 friends in the comment, and you might be lucky and get to buy their shirts at only RM0.99 . (Which was the price I got for mine during their earliest launching sale price ).

Here to even more formal ware and looking even better in future! 

FB Link : Oxwhite FB

Website : Oxwhite Website

Till then,

Cheers.

First Love-of letting go and good-bites

This post is dedicated to my first love and second.

I think everyone have experience first love, that tingling feeling where your heart literally skips a beat when you saw that someone. Mine was probably in Form 4 and Form 5 , both me and her were actually classmates in Form 3, but then we grew closer in Form 4 and Form 5 , we were like puppy love for a period but I just though it wasn't the right time to start dating and all that, plus my parents specifically mum told me not to have one, at that age.

After SPM , we went on our separate ways, she went into a private university , I wanted , really wanted to go after her , and then deep down I wanted to save the money, and I wanted my life, ( on that current stage) , to be about what I want, and what my needs are , and so I gave up on going to the same university as her, instead I went back to Form 6 , we stay connected, chatted at times, but as times passed, there were lesser topic that we can share with each other, she is busy with her new life, and same goes to me. 

I finished Form 6 , and then apply and got into UTeM . That means we were even future apart , she's in Kajang while I'm at Malacca. Technically, we haven't even started dating, but I always felt , always felt that she was the one. I confessed to her sometime in my second year of degree, but she rejected me. Religion , we were both from a different religion , she was my first love, as much as I want to deny it.

You know when you were in high school, and you write those small notes on a small piece of paper, and get your friends to pass them around to the person you wanted the paper to go to, well I gave her a small roll of paper , and she gave me one, I have always kept that paper , and also imagine I will play and read it out loud during our wedding day , but I guess it wasn't meant to be after all.

But with that rejection, came closure and acceptance. I wanted to forget her, and I wanted us to at least be friends.

And there comes another person, she's so attractive in her own ways, she's mature, responsible, funny and cute. She was so comfortable to talk to, but maybe she though that I wasn't being serious or whatsoever, she told me not to even start chasing her , even before I manage to take 2 steps. And that is exactly why I fall for her, her honestly and perfect character. I accepted , it was her choice.

It's so easy to just wish someone all the happiness, and its so easy to say " I'm ok, I'll move on" , but the truth is not easy to move on, I wanted to stay, I wanted to just erase the though of me liking her, I wanted to just block her from my social media, but I wanted to act cool , and wanted to prove to her and everyone else that I'm fine. But sometimes, in the darkest day, where I literally just need someone to talk to, she will be the the first one that came into my mind , but I know that its not right for me to expect her to treat me well and to answer or hear or even share problems with me as I am a nobody to her, but deep down , its the longing. And maybe I wanted, really wanted her to just be a friend. Even since she told me to back out from her life, we didn't even share anything or talk like we usually do , I guess its easy to say " We will still be friends" .

To apply and actually going for this student exchange programme to Indonesia, it wasn't merely about going to a new place and explore, it was more of challenging myself to stand alone, and to go out there, take the stage and be independent , and to let myself know that its ok for her to reject me , and maybe come back with as a better person next semester, no longer feeling the urge to impress her or trying so hard to get her attention and all that, and I wanted , just really wanted to go somewhere alone, and see on what level I am able to achieve. I think I have achieve half of it already , I actually got so stress at one period, I contacted her (why did I do that ??! ), I regretted but guess what it turns out to be even better , I think the last chat was a real record closure and a reassurance to me that she wasn't going to response, and that was a fact, and perhaps the truth fact that I have been seeking and finding all along.

She was living her life to the fullest, and I'm ok with that. 

People often joke to me and tell me that my looks are ok, and my character is acceptable , so why I haven't found the right one at this current stage of my life . And you know what, in Indonesia, in this student exchange programme, I have made and promise and told myself, to never try impress anyone I like in the future, and to never close my heart because of my eyes , because beauty only gets you a distance, but its the journey that we should sought after.

They said in a relationship, there will always require effort from both side, and you should't feel the need to change yourself just to suit your partner , and you should feel instantly connected when both of you click, but in reality, its really hard to meet the right person at the right time. I haven't come to that state where I really meant " I wish you happiness"when I said it out loud.

I am ready to go back to Malaysia, and to rejoin my classmates, and to fight for our degree and graduate in 2020. This student exchange so far, has taught me what independant has to offer , and why sometimes standing alone is the best decision in life.

First love, and my second one, I wish you well. I bid farewell.

Mount Ijen Surabaya, Indonesia One day trip

So, my friends and I went go to Mount Ijen on 13th September 2018 . It was kind of a spontaneous trip , as we have no classes on Thursday and Friday, I thought that it will be a good getaway and explore this touristy place before the Mid Term exam and assignment that may hinder us from leaving ITS anytime soon.

We book the train Ticket using the Traveloka apps, you have to uninstall and reinstall for the Indonesia version of Traveloka to appear. If I am not mistaken, we all got  15% off the original price for first purchase . After we booked from the apps, we went to Alphamart to pay . It was our only option as they do not accept debit card or online banking via debit card, only accept Visa Mastercard. But it is alright as there is an Alphamart just situated near our hostel. The price of the ticket from Surabaya Gubeng to Karangsasem Station, both way total was around IDR 115000 .

We already book a tour package that costed RM315000 /pax for the 5 of us from Koko (Karangsasem Homestay ) ,  we negotiate to get that price and I kept telling him that we are students..Haha   . I will list down his contact number below this blog. We took the 4am++ train if I am not mistaken , so we left the local student hostel at around 3am .We took Grab to Gubeng Railway station .

It was fast and easy for the check in process.

Pictures while waiting for the train to arrive , the train came on time , and it was a long 7 hours ride.

 Along the way, we passed row and row of paddy fields , witness some beautiful scenery and some annoying kids shouting and singing.

Oh and because we went for the cheapest choice which was  the economy seats, we were seated 3 person on a bench (mind you, there is no divider to separate the 3 person )  , and another 3 more person in front of you. It was already a long ride , and having so little space makes the whole journey became from bad to worse. No thanks to the mak cik in front of me that kept resting her leg on my seat , sometimes beside my legs , sometimes between my legs when my leg is open. So , nope , no more.

We vow to take the business class seats if there is a next time.

We almost missed the Karangasem station, luckily Mala was alert ,and we got off the train in a rush. It was sheer luck or else we will have to go down at the last station Banyuwangi and then would have to take the grab/gojek back to Karangasem station , which will cost us money and time.

Yesh!

We went out of the train station, called KOKO to  inform him that we have arrived, and have a quick lunch over at one of the stall just outside the station. The owner was friendly, but food was so so only.

KOKO then drove us back to our homestay , which was just 5 minutes away from the train station. The guys share the bedroom for 2 , while the 3 girls got lucky , and was given the biggest room in the house  , that was suppose to accommodate 4 people actually . Room and toilet was pretty clean and we were all satisfied.

We were extremely lucky this time around. Because as we will only be going to Ijen later that night, we have so many spare time to kill. Initially, I told KOKO that we might just go and visit the Luwak Cafe nearby as there have basically nothing else to visit or go to over there. And guess what, the place was close on that day, but KOKO told us that he is quiet familiar with the owner and that he can request him to let us just tour into the cafe area and also drink some coffee . KOKO even took us there for free. ( the price we paid for the tour and lodging didn't include this ) .

So we basically got a VIP tour in that cafe area as we were the only ones there, and even got to take pictures with their Luwak ( Civet ) , it was a bit sad to watch these furry animals living in a small concrete area , but , I am just gonna be positive and assume that these animals were  treated well and given the right care and respect from the keepers over there .

This is the coffee beans that the Luwak will be eating, digested and poop out.

This is the drying process of their feces .

We actually had a private 1-1 lesson with the owner as well, he explained the steps in brewing a good cup of coffee and all those coffee stuff .

To tell the truth, I was expecting like maybe a normal coffee where they will serve it with sugar and creamer and all. Or maybe like Luwak Cofee Ice blended etc. But the guy actually told us the best way to taste a coffee, is when it is tasted in its original bitterness. The others were not fond of the coffee as it was bitter ( of course its bitter cause no sugar no creamer ) , I have tasted even bitter coffee , so the one we had over there was alright . But we did ask for a few bags of sugar , just to make the coffee experience a bit more bearable . But the high note of that visit was surely witnessing the Luwak and also the aroma and smell of the coffee was perfect!

After that, we went back to our home stay and rest till 12am, where we started our Journey to Mount Ijen. The drive from the home stay to the base of Mount Ijen was about 1 hour. Below is the picture before we started the hike, the temperature was around 10 degree , and we were literally freezing, cause we Malaysians never experience 4 seasons alright , it was way way colder than in Genting or Cameron Highlands.

Along the way, Mala was not able to keep up with the tour guide , and the tour guide was not able to wait for her as there are other tourist too in the group too, I decided to join and follow the tour guide , while  Mirul, Mini , Mala and Dillah went on their own with their own pace . (Eventually some other tour guide helped them along the way, and Mala even took the Mountain Taxi as the hike was a little bit too hard for her) .

 It took maybe around 2 hours to reach the blue flame , by then I was already exhausted. The thing is hiking Mount Ijen , you do need some stamina , and the rocks and pathway are uneven, quiet slippery at some places, so it was actually a challenge for me too. As we were constantly walking, the cold air did not really bother us.

Blue flame was pretty small, but witnessing it with my own eyes, it was something I am gonna remember for the rest of my life , and the poisonous sulfur gas , I brave them just to get this shot! 

Along the way, I saw miners carrying the dried sulfur rocks , the hike itself is already so tough, I really cannot imagine how are the men doing this every single day , and they are suppose to like carry it the whole way, up and down the mountain. While I really sympathizes them, there is nothing else that can be done.

After the Blue Flame, we start ascending and reach the peak where we can get the panoramic view of the whole mountain , and the blue lake. ( As we were already quiet tired, we decided not to walk down to the Blue Lake ).  This is where I rejoin with my friends. 

The sky was so pretty, I would't mind getting this kind of view every other day.

Picture with the group.

A final picture at the base after the long walk back . We had pisang goreng too .

We went and visit a Jagir waterfall after that . I can never get enough of waterfall , there is something about the sound of water that is so addicted, and calming to the soul 

After that, we went back to our home stay and packed our stuff, waited till 2pm and KOKO sent us to the train station , got on the train and arrive back in Surabaya after another 7 hours. It was definitely a fun trip , I was already too tired when I arrive back in my hostel .

Why we did not go with the Bromo Ijen tour? Well , thankful we didn't. I was already so tired hiking Mount Ijen, and the girls are having a hard time too . Besides that , we still have like tons of time to visit Mount Bromo in the future as we will be in Surabaya till December . ( We actually went there on 6th October , will be blogging about that soon ).

Mount Ijen was amazing , the poisonous gas , not so. Will not come back anytime soon, but Mount Ijen is the first Volcano I have ever visited in my life.

And here are the details of the Tour that I book :

KOKO +6282247730535

The price only includes lodging, transport , entrance fee, tour guide , gas mask and touch light , Mineral water and a visit to the waterfall.

“ I'm in love with cities I've never been to and people I've never met.” – John Green.

Been listening to October by Jon D.  One day I'll find where I belong .

Been reading and studying and just completed my Mid Term examination over here at ITS Surabaya, Indonesia.

Currently re-watching Games of Thrones again! Haha , because I saw this poster. Season 9, faster come please.

Stay tuned as I will be blogging about Oxwhite menswear , where you can get non iron , the best quality white shirt at a price of only RM69 ! (orginal priced at RM400 )

Till then,
Cheers.

Life as a Student Exchange to ITS Surabaya so far

It's been almost 3 weeks since my plane landed in Juanda Airport in Surabaya. 

It took me almost 4 days to get used to the local dormitory where I will be staying for the 1 semester. I still get heart attach when sitting in the cars while on the road's as the traffic is crazy,  I felt that I will just die anytime. 

Thank God for Sakinah,  Giant,  Indomart,  Alphamart locating near my uni.  It's so convenient to get everything from fruit to grocery.  Sakinah,  the one small mini mart that we went grocery shopping on the first day we arrive. 

But things has been good so far.  The people are friendly.  The culture is a bit more open over here .  And best of all I only have 3 days of classes.  Which means I will be having more time to travel and explore Surabaya. 

Was suppose to get the fan from my senior's friend on Monday,  but I just could not bare with the heat and mosquitoes even for another day ,  so I decided to buy a new one.  

Been visiting Galaxy Mall and also Tunjungan PLAZA with my batch mate.  Attended the church at Galaxy Plaza too.  Its so convenient that Galaxy Plaza is located near ITS,  I only paid IDR5000 per trip to the mall.  

Tunjungan Plaza

We even watch movies at the cinema at Galaxy Mall.  Their Cinemas are called 21, with their signature XXI .

If I am not mistaken,  it was the second week at ITS celebrated their one month long term anniversary.  Dies natalis ke 58. We international students participated in the parade. 

Last weekend,  the IO,  international office also organized a two days tour around Surabaya,  where we visited some of the famous landmarks in Surabaya. We went to the Famous tugu,  the cigarette museum,  the old bank,  pantai kenjeran temple.  It was fun,  and most importantly,  its free.  

Food have been ok so far.  But I definately miss my roti canai and nasi lemak. Missing my family and my pet dog jane. 

And actually missing my classmates too. 

Till then, 

Cheers. 

Making my Visa at the Embassy of Indonesia in Kuala Lumpur for Student Exchange

Hi guys, so I will be going to Indonesia for 1 semester as a student exchange over at ITS , Surabaya. Before this, there were so much problem and complications in weather my friend and I are suppose to go for VITAS 316 or VKSB221 .  YOu can see the comparison from BINUS , just searched online. To cut the story short, we end up taking the VKSB which is the normal kind of visa, ( Mentally so tired because after enquiring and asking all the details and documents , end up back to square one ) valid for 60 DAYS only , and have to renew like maybe 3 times ??!! The whole study course is 5 months. Visa must be applied in person with original passport at Embassy of the Republic of Indonesia at Kuala Lumpur.

You can go to their website and fill up basic details and the date to go to the Embassy to submit the form. Its really easy. As someone who is so alert and careful, I make sure to read, understand and prepare all the documents required . Students from other faculty went and forward the require documents too , but yup, as expected, things always goes wrong. Set my time appointment at 10am ( it was crowded, I suggest you to book maybe for 11am time slot , way way less people ) .

If you are taking the public transport, just stop at MRT TUN RAZAK EXCHANGE , walk around 10 minutes, there is no sign so its best to depend on google map. Quite easy to locate , once you are near the embassy , you will see many Indonesians lingering and asking weather you need pictures, passport pic services or teksi. Just ignore and ask the guards that is standing at both small entry gate for any enquire.

There is 2 machine to get your ticket number for Visa , one is you need to scan the barcode after you done an application online, another one is walk in application . The walk in application definately will be more people so you  have to wait longer . The funny this is the walk in counters actually move way way faster than the online application, weird........ When it was my turn, I went to the counter and told her that I am a student and will be going to Indonesia as a student exchange , and then she took all my documents and then tell me that I have one missing document. She will require an ID card of the person that sign my letter for the Visa type confirmation.

I am like..shit !! Because all the while I only enquire and get information from a lady name Bilqis , she is the one responsible for helping and assisting international students. But the Visa letter was sign under someone's else name. And normally Bilqis will reply my messages like in a few hours , and the lady requested me to get it, print and give to her before 1pm.

Lady luck must be smiling on me, Bilqis replied me immediately with the ID picture of the lady that sign my Visa , and then another trouble upfold. There is only two small makeship store for people to print stuff , and guess what! They both charged RM5 for one piece of black and white paper. One piece!

 I think this is not right at all in so many levels , how can the Embassy actually approve and did not stop such activity, they are basically taking advantage of the people that will require printing services on the spot. No wonder when I walk past them, many of them approach me and ask me weather I need to print of photostap anything? Cut throat!

The embassy itself should have just prepare maybe a special counter or place for people to go to to get their missing documents printed out with a reasonable charge of fee of course.  Imagine if a black and white printing cost RM5 , colour confirm more expensive. So I rejected both stall and searched the net for the nearest printing shop. I really did not want to support their business and their despise look when I rejected them as if I cannot find any other option besides printing from them.

As I was alone , I searched the net and found quite a few printing shops around there and decided to walk 1.2km (about 15 mins ) to a printing shop name IMAGE MAGIC DIGITAL PRINTING , but I did not manage to find the place and somehow bumped into another printing shop under a building somewhere near there. Was charged RM0.50 for a black and white piece. The place that I walk to is already near KLCC as there is a bridge connection.

SO finally reached the embassy again, went to the same lady , gave her the documents and passport , and then pay the fees. Was asked to come and collect on 4 working days.

Documents require for a student exchange for my case  :

1. Visa document ( Can take on the spot (free ), or print online )

2.Visa Recommendation letter from your host university in Indonesia

3. Visa recommendation person ID

4. Passport

5. Photocopy of passport (page of signature and name details)

6. Letter of student exchange from the University you studying in Malaysia

7. Flight Itinery

8. 2 passport size picture ( one stick on the form, one give to them )

9. RM205 for the Visa business one entry

Simple tips, make sure you get all your documents printed and ready , or else you might just need to spend RM5 for one piece of paper , unless the person over the counter that serve you is kind. I overhead the lady at the next counter helping her customer (a guy next to me) to print some of his documents as he did not prepare the photocopy of the require documents , she was so helpful. Why didn't I get that counter ?? :(

For my case. as I will be coming back in November for my Brother's convocation, I will have to apply the same Visa again and pay another RM205 again. Yeap :(

Got it done and will be collecting it this Friday ( 4 working days, they will stamp the date and time to collect .

Till then,

Cheers.

LG's newest Store Opening at Desa Home @ One Space at One City

LG Electronics Malaysia has just opened up a Brand Store in Desa Home @ One Space in One City, Subang Jaya. I think almost every household in Malaysia has at least one LG product in their home. I have to say that Subang Jaya people are so lucky and they get to purchase even more electrical appliances at a good prices at Desa Home. The new open Desa Home contain a variety and wide range of home entertainment and appliances from their OLED TVs, UHD, HD, LED TVs, soundbar, refrigerator, signature washers and Dual Cool air conditioner. 

The Opening ceremony was officiated by Mr .Patrick Seow who is also the LG Sales and General Manager. He stated that LG is always committed to create a society that will be able to live happily , with of course smart innovations to make a house a home, where LG will be there for all our needs.

Mr .Patrick Seow

Miss Tee gave a short speech .

Jack Tan, who is the Managing Director of Desa Home states that LG's product has been part of many people's life , and with collaboration , it will definately bring a better image for both Desa Home and LG. With the theme " Create a Better Life " , LG appliances will surely give us all a better life, with trustable and modern appliances .

Ribbon cutting ceremony was done and Lion dance was invited to bring luck and blissful business in the near future. It totally feels like Chinese New Year again. Just that I did not get any ang pow this time. Haha

During their short tour , I find that their latest LG Twin Wash Washing Machine is so unique. You do not have to worry having to wash so many cloths during one time if you have one of this, how convenient for a big family !

LG’s 2017 earnings shows that the company has reached a sale of 1.5 trillion Won in home appliances sales and  1.6 trillion Won in TV sales . Because of such high sales and trusted brand from the customers, LG has become the top seller in the global premium white-goods and TV markets with in their appliances and OLED TVs. 

Some of the images taken in their new Brand Store , the places is quite big and spacious, and the staff are equally helpful. I wish I could just take everything back!

They are currently having an OLE, OLA contest too. Go purchase at Desa Home and you might just win prizes up to RM150,000 .

See those entries? Which team do you think will win ? Here is your chance to win big! 

Oh, and did I mention ? There even have not one, not two but three Karaoke showroom over there ! You get to choose the design, the type of speakers and they will install and recreate the best karaoke room at your own house. Tempting? Go visit Desa Home @ One Space at One City now! 

As part of their Grand Opening, there will be tons of promotion from 22 June to 1 July 2018 only . Customers who visit this brand store at 12 PM during this promotion period will be able to participate in the happy hour promotions for selected products , as much as 5 units !! Can you believe it ? Besides that , customers will be able to redeem a RM50 Petrol Gift Card for every RM1,000 spent. ( with terms and conditions ) . So do not wait no more, go there and get the best deals !

For more information , do visit their website at : LG Life is Good
                                                         Facebook  : LG Malaysia Fan Club   
                                                         Facebook :  Desa Home Theatre Sdn Bhd  

Till then, 
Cheers.