Malay Wedding Tradition & Wedding Gifts (Hantaran)

My wedding is coming up.  I want to tell a bit about my experience in order to make it happen.  It seems that my family doesn't follow the Malay Tradition in Malaysia.  By the way, I list down the Malay Tradition in getting married for your reference:

1. Merisik
2. Bertunang
3. Bernikah
4. Walimatulurus/Kenduri Bersanding.

As for me, I experience the other way, a bit modern I think. 

First, my future husband come and meet my family for the first time.  Tell you what, he is so gentleman.  He come to my house alone during Hari Raya with all my aunts, uncle and cousin around.

After some while, he come for the second time.  Also alone.  This time, it's interview time.  He've been interviewed by my parents for hours... but he still calm.. Proud of him do much.

Until then, he never met my parents but we will have a family gathering between my family and his family.  This time, his family just bring a ring.  That's all.  I think this is what we call as Merisik.  This time, our family will decide when will the event take place.

After that, Nikah day after 1 month of Merisik. Then the Kenduri will take place 6 month after. 

So I have list down my list of Wedding Gifts (Hantaran) checklist for me as a Malaysian.  For those who are getting married, this could be your reference.

Wedding Gift (Hantaran) for Him (9 Trays)
1. Shirt + Slack + Tie
2. A Pair of Shoes
3. Perfume + Toiletries
4. Sejadah + Tafsir + Kiblat Compass
5. Watch
6. Rayban
7. Belt + Wallet
8. Chocs
9. Cake

Wedding Gift for Her (Me ;) ) (7 Trays)
1. Perfume + Toiletries
2. Shades + Watch
3. Sejadah + Telekung
4. Handbag + Purse
5. Duit Hantaran
6. Sirih Junjung
7. Fruits

Altogether costs us around RM 3000++.  So, loving couple out there, I advice that you have this certain amount of money to buy gifts.  This total cost I get during Chinese New Year Sale.  If not, maybe the price will be much higher.

The Best Food Area in Keramat

Wah, i'm going to have Lunch with my housemate.  In Keramat area, the best place to eat:
1. Ikan bakar.  Have to try it.  The best in area. Landmarks around the place is:

S.E.H Factory

Sapura Factory

Kuih Shop

Tomyam Sup

You have to go trough the Tomyam Restaurant first. then you'll see the ikan bakar restaurant.  The Ikan Bakar Restaurant don't have any name.  Weird but delicious. 

2. Medan Selera Setiawangsa.  Have to go there by 11am. If you are late, sold out.  The Landmarks i'll tell you later.

My First Write

Hmm.. What to tell ek?  I'm just ordinary lady who are currently preparing for my mariage and my final thesis for my masters.  I currently preparing  my thesis first.  I gotta have my Masters from Technology University Malaysia (Universiti Teknologi Malaysia).  The procedure to apply for my masters program? I'll share later ya.  Gotta thesis to be done, guys.. Wish Me Luck!!