Hello Grasshoppa, Recently, my gym celebrated its 12th anniversary, a milestone that marks over a decade of growth, challenges, & victories. We gathered with our coaching team & shareholders to reflect on this journey. The path has been anything but smooth—especially during the pandemic when we faced gym closures & zero income. Yet, through sheer […]
How Malaysia’s Budget 2025 Can Help Malaysians
Hello Grasshoppa, With the announcement of Malaysia’s Budget 2025 by Finance Minister / PMX Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, there’s a lot to unpack, & many Malaysians may wonder how it will benefit them. Whether you’re part of the B40, an aspiring entrepreneur, or someone thinking about the future, this budget brings some promising opportunities. Here’s […]
Unlocking Boundless Journeys: My Take on AirAsia Unlimited ASEAN Pass
Hello Grasshoppa, AirAsia has reintroduced its Unlimited ASEAN Pass (previously Super+) & it is a current hot trend, especially for travelers who hope to grab good deals as flight prices are skyrocketing. Not joking. This year itself, aside from the upcoming airport tax implemented by the Malaysian government (effective 1st June 2024) from RM35 to […]
Exploring New Horizons, Cultures, and BJJ Adventures
Hello Grasshoppa, One of my life goals is to travel the world and explore new countries. In 2023, I managed to visit two new countries, a departure from my usual travel routine of returning to Thailand annually for my comfort zone trip. Despite revisiting Thailand in 2023, I made a personal commitment to explore countries […]
2023 In Review & Aspirations For 2024
Hello Grasshoppa, 2023 has passed, and now we find ourselves at the beginning of 2024, where many of us are setting our New Year resolutions. It’s always good to have resolutions, but sticking to them is more important to ensure we can achieve what we’ve planned. There’s something I often share with my loved ones […]
How Much I Spent To Compete In BJJ Worlds Event
Hello Grasshoppa, This post was in my draft since February 2022 when I started planning to compete in one of the biggest Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu (BJJ) events in the world. As a reader of my blog, you guys should already know my passion for BJJ where I train, coach & compete actively. It is always my […]
My Take On The Current State Of Digital Payments In Malaysia
Hello Grasshoppa, We are currently living in a state where the majority of our payments are made through e-wallets, particularly the Touch’nGo (TNG) e-wallet. Even when we dine at hawker stalls, we can easily pay for our meals using TNG. I can’t remember the last time I withdrew cash from my bank account; however, there […]
What I Hope To Achieve By 50
Hello, Grasshoppa, Have you ever contemplated what you hope to achieve at a certain age? Recently, when I discovered James Clear’s book, “Atomic Habits,” they were discussing how to establish good habits through a system of compound growth. In essence, when you have a goal, the only way to attain it is by cultivating habits […]
My Evolving Perspective Of Cryptocurrency
Hello Grasshoppa, As a young blogger, I remember writing my second post titled “Is This The End of Bitcoin & Other Cryptocurrency?” My view of cryptocurrency was strictly negative until I reached a point where I needed to make an online purchase that only accepted cryptocurrency. That was when I started to explore investing in cryptocurrency. […]
My Honest Review On AirAsia Super+ Subscription
Hello Grasshoppa, When I initially wrote about AirAsia Super+ Subscription last year, I had doubts about whether it was worth it or not after my purchase. There were a few thoughts that I had after my purchase, which are on my travel frequency and also my ability to utilize all the other perks. At that time, […]