New Brew In Town

Pacific Coffee Company (Pacific Coffee), a premium coffeehouse from Hong Kong, launched its Malaysian flagship outlet at IOI Boulevard in Bandar Puchong Jaya recently.

This new premium coffee franchise boasts a huge selection of coffee and even non-coffee beverages, with over 50 choices of hot drinks, iced drinks, teas, ice-blended beverages (Chillinos) and juices.

Among the many exciting flavours offered by Pacific Coffee are Cookies & Cream, Mocha Brownie, Vanilla Latte, Berry Frenzy, Passionfruit, Vanilla Snowflake and Hazelnut Latte.

The coffeehouse also serves a wide array of cakes and pastries. One can expect to savour freshly prepared sandwiches, paninis, pies and quiches.

“We believe that there is an opportunity for us to provide really good, high-quality premium food and beverages here. We would like our customers to be able to get that type of quality,” said Pacific Coffee Company Malaysia director Alexander Leaw.

“That is why not only our products are of high quality, but our chairs, couches and packaging too, in accordance with our commitment to provide the perfect cup. The ambience created in our outlets is very conducive whether for work or play,” he said.

To complement the beverages, Pacific Coffee Company also offers scrumptious pastries and cakes for customers’ enjoyment.

Some not-to-be-missed products include the Blueberry Muffin, Maca-damia Chocolate Cookie, Hazelnut Biscotti, Apple Cinnamon Comb, Sardine Puff, Red Velvet Cake, Blueberry Cheese Cake and Vanilla Butterscotch Cake.

Pacific Coffee also provides a comfortable and relaxing environment for its customers to enjoy their food and drinks with. Customers can find comfortable big couches and sofas, warm lighting and soothing music at all Pacific Coffee outlets.

All outlets are also filled with a wide selection of reading materials and are equipped with computers for Internet browsing.

WIFI is also provided in all Pacific Coffee stores.

To date, there are two Pacific Coffee coffeehouses in the Klang Valley in IOI Boulevard and and Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

Another landmark will soon be added to the list, with an expansion plan covering more outlets in coming years.

Hot beverages range from RM7 to RM13 per cup, while iced beverages range from RM11 to RM14 per cup.

Cookies and muffins are priced from RM2.90 to RM6.90 each. Cakes, pastries, sandwiches and pies are priced from RM3.90 to RM12.90 per item.

Enquiries for catering packages are welcomed. Visit www.pacificcoffee.com.my for more information.

Source: The Star

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Work To Ease Congestion In Puchong Expected To End Late Next Year

The first phase of the upgrading works on the Puchong stretch of the Damansara-Puchong Highway (LDP) is on schedule and is expected to be completed by the end of 2011.

It is part of the RM300mil upgrade plan by highway concessionaire Litrak to mitigate the congestion at critical points caused by rapid development.

In Puchong, the non-toll traffic on the LDP has increased by ten-fold, from about 40,000 in 1999 to 400,000 in 2010.

“Since 1999, there have been 20 major developments (spanning over 40.5ha or comprising more than 500 units) and 15 medium developments (less than 40.5ha or fewer than 500 units) in Puchong.

“In total, the developments have contributed 85,000 residential units and 17 million sq ft of commercial space while 40,000 more residential units and 2.35 million sq ft of commercial space are expected in the next three to five years,” Litrak CEO Sazally Saidi said.

Thus, upgrading works are timely to cushion the impact of the rush hours traffic jam.

For now, the works, which began last September, are concentrated on the stretch between the Puchong Intan Interchange and Kampung Baru Interchange.

The three major enhancement projects are the construction of a southbound mainline ramp at the Puchong Intan Interchange, improvement on the Puchong Perdana traffic intersection and widening works on the mainline between the Puchong Perdana Interchange and Kampung Baru Interchange.

“Currently, at the Puchong Intan Interchange (where Tractors is located), the traffic heading towards Puchong Perdana and Putrajaya are sharing the road with local traffic heading towards Jalan Puchong and Hicom, Shah Alam.

“A 700m two-lane ramp will be built from the Puchong Intan Interchange to the Puchong Perdana Interchange, while the existing roads will be widened,” Sazally said.

As for the Puchong Perdana intersection, Litrak will be providing an additional lane (slip road) each from LDP (from both north and southbound) heading towards Persiaran Puchong Perdana.

Persiaran Puchong Perdana will be widened, too.

“The stretch of LDP between Puchong Perdana and Kampung Baru Interchange, both north and southbound, will be widened from three to four lanes,” Sazally elaborated.

The first phase of the upgrading plan will cost RM104.6mil, while the second phase, aimed at improving the northbound traffic between Persiaran Surian and Penchala toll plaza, is estimated at RM100mil.

“We are in the midst of finalising the details and seeking approval from the authorities for the second phase, and work will start in the near future,” Sazally said.

The third phase, on the other hand, will involve the Damansara Utama Interchange to SS2 Interchange, as well as Puchong Jaya southbound mainline.

Sazally hoped the Puchong traffic would be eased following the upgrading works.

“While the upgrading works are going on, we will impose some traffic diversion for better traffic management.

“We hope the public will bear with us for the time being,” he said.

Source: The Star

MPSJ Opens New Library And Office In Bandar Puteri Puchong

The Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) Hypermedia Library was opened to the public last month at its new premises at Persiaran Puteri 1, Bandar Puteri Puchong in Puchong.

It is the council’s third hypermedia library after the opening of first two at the 3C Complex, Subang Jaya and Serdang Raya, Seri Kembangan.

The library’s operating hours are from 9.30am to 7pm from Tuesday till Friday, and 9am to 5pm on Saturday and Sunday.

The library is closed on Monday, public holidays, and the first and third Saturdays of each month.

The new library has a collection of 2,419 books on various topics.

The public can also utilise the Internet service. The rates are RM1 per hour for members and RM3 per hour for non-members.

A yearly fee is applicable for those who would like to register as members. It is priced at RM27 for children between five and 12 years and RM37 for those above 13.

The renewal fees are RM15 and RM30 for children and adults respectively.

Members are allowed to borrow three books for two weeks each.

Book loan renewals can be done at the counter or through the phone, but can be done only once.

The library also offers Online Public Access Catalogue (Opac) service, and E-Media electronic information service for access to old publications under the NSTP group’s collection from 1991 onwards.

An MPSJ branch office with a customer service counter and MPSJ Towing Depot are located at the same premises.

The public can pay their assessment taxes and compounds, as well as make enquiries related to the council at the counter.

Its operating hours are 8am-5pm on working days and 9am-1pm on Saturday.

MPSJ is in the process of upgrading the existing system at the counter, with plans for additional services like business licence application, rental of community hall/ sports facilities, application and issuance of dog licence, transfer application, and others.

For information and enquiries, call the MPSJ’s Bandar Puteri Puchong branch at 03-8062 7930 or 8065 1587.

Source: The Star

Residents Want MPSJ To Clean Up Taman Puchong Hartamas

The Taman Puchong Hartamas Residents Association hopes that the Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) can clean up the drains in their area.

During a site visit with representatives from the council’s engineering and town services departments, residents association chairman N. Ramesh pointed out that the drains with stagnant water could easily become breeding grounds for mosquitoes.

MPSJ councillor Stephen Chin said four dengue cases were reported in Puchong Hartamas between April 1 and 17.

“There were also another two cases at the nearby Sri Menanti Apartments last month,” he said.

The residents also hoped that the council could upgrade the park by planting more trees, repairing the playground facilities and levelling the ground, construct humps on the roads near the park and trim the trees.

Chin also said he would use his councillor’s fund to add a gazebo and a few benches at the park.

Source: The Star

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