The 46-year-old Frenchman is famous for scaling skyscrapers and famous architectures across the world, without safety equipments.

This was Robert’s third attempt to conquer the 452m Petronas Towers, formerly the world’s tallest building. He made the first attempt in 1997, and the second a decade later; both climbs were thwarted by authorities on the 60th floor.

He was subsequently arrested and fined RM2000 (~USD567) for illegal trespassing.

French ‘Spiderman’ conquered Petronas Towers finally from YeinJee's Asian Journal

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New Restaurant Ipoh Chicken Rice, Sri Petaling, KL from YeinJee's Asian Journal

Sharing a few photos during my visit last week; was attending a friend’s marriage registration ceremony, a popular sub-service provided by the temple…

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Thean Hou Temple, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from YeinJee's Asian Journal

There’s a huge video collection of Rogge during his stay in Japan and Hong Kong from 1949 to 1961, which I absolutely adore… it’s a valuable cultural heritage imo. You can check all his works on his Youtube channel.

Michael Rogge – Old Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from YeinJee's Asian Journal

The magazine claimed that Andy and Carol will tie the knots in coming April after 24 years into relationship. The marriage rumour is nothing new; it has been brought up once in a while for more than a decade, but was denied by Andy… in fact he has never publicly admitted the relationship.

Andy has yet to respond on the photos; there’s some hints though, that the latest rumour might be true (at last lol)… as Andy has recently changed his tone regarding this matter, becoming more ambiguous as opposed to the usual strong denial.

It’s said that the couple will hold their wedding at a venue at Berjaya Times Square in KL, the same place where Carol’s sister held her wedding in 2008 in which Andy was rumoured to have attended. There are also rumours that the wedding will be held at an island-resort in Malaysia to avoid the frenzied media.

Notice how many “rumours” I’ve used to write this article? Well, hopefully I don’t have to use the word again for their relationship in near future.

[update] Carol Chu gets Andy Lau’s public recognition at last.

Andy Lau getting married, seriously? from YeinJee's Asian Journal

Double based steamboat, with porridge and tomyam base on each side

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Porridge steamboat, Farmland Restaurant, Sri Petaling from YeinJee's Asian Journal

Taking lesson from last year’s Avril Lavigne’s concert which was almost cancelled because her show was deemed too sexy for Malaysian culture (and the fact that Avril is like an angel to Rihanna’s sexiness), the organiser of Rihanna’s concert is fast to act on the issue before the protests from conservative religious groups could heat up.

Rihanna’s KL concert, which is part of the Good Girl Gone Bad world tour, will be held at Putra Stadium, Bukit Jalil, on Feb 13. Refer to the above poster for ticketing details.

Update – The concert is postponed following reports that she was assaulted by her boyfriend Chris Brown.

Rihanna to cover up for Malaysian concert from YeinJee's Asian Journal

The news was broke loose by a blogger and passed on to various forums, including the popular LYN which prompted the hectic ‘hunt’ for her where-about via the photos she posted on her online diary.

While most of the forum comments were made for the lulz; some of the folks seemed to take the manhunt a bit too seriously… regardless, the search ended hours later when it was found out that Hirano was already back to Japan when the search party was started… lol, an epic fail which provides the final bit of 2008 entertainment for Malaysian netizens.

On side note, that’s a really cute picture of Aya Hirano in a traditional Malay costume. Forget about bikinis… do more traditional stuff instead :)

The epic Malaysian hunt for Aya Hirano from YeinJee's Asian Journal

Didn’t like the towers when it was completed in the 90s; used to think that it was a complete waste of money. Only started to appreciate the project after some global travelling over the past few years… as I began to realise the significance of having some iconic buildings or landmark in a metropolis.

Took these pics in April 2008; was testing with my new DSLR camera which was bought a few days before this…

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Petronas Twin Towers, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia from YeinJee's Asian Journal

The restaurant’s signature dish is a creation of its own… the gai wo bao (鸡窝包 – literally chicken nest bun) which is basically a combo of two popular dim sum dishes i.e. the loh mai gai (糥米鸡 – chicken glutonous rice) and chicken bun.

To be frank, I am not a fan… it’s a clever idea, but the taste just doesn’t click for me. My sister kinda love it though; and judging from their business, lots of the folks seem to like it too.

These days almost all dim sum restaurants in the Sri Petaling area is selling this chicken nest bun, but Clan Restaurant is still the most popular place for the dish… originality still matters obviously.

For KL folks, the address of the restaurant… 140, Jalan Radin Anum, Sri Petaling.

Chicken nest bun, Clan Restaurant, Sri Petaling from YeinJee's Asian Journal

Dinner with my family on Sunday (Oct 5)…

Steamed catfish with Chinese fermented black beans

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Fast Food Fish Head Restaurant, Sri Petaling from YeinJee's Asian Journal

Pig innard congee, takeout from a shop in Sri Petaling, Kuala Lumpur

The pig innards congee in Hong Kong is a bit different from those we have in Malaysia. The pork innards (liver, kidney, intestine, lungs, stomach etc.) in Hong Kong are normally cooked fresh with the congee, whereas in Malaysia the innards are pre-cooked and seasoned before adding into the congee.

Both style has its pros and cons… but the essence of the congee is with the rice porridge itself. The smoothness and thickness of the congee is often more dictating than the pork innards. The one I had in the photo for example was a bit too watery.

Chinese and some other Asians are quite accustomed to this dish, but westerners might take this as one of those bizarre food adventure.

Pig innards congee, Malaysian style from YeinJee's Asian Journal

Avril has told MTV earlier that the concert will go ahead as planned; and there were other sources hinting that Galaxy Group, the concert promoter, has successfully appeal to the initial ban. It has now been officially confirmed that the show will go on.

Earlier this week, Malaysian authority made the call to bar Avril from performing as scheduled, stating that the concert is unsuitable for Malaysian culture, particularly not when the country is celebrating independence day on August 31st.

The decision echoed the call from an Islamic opposition party for the show to be scrapped, that the show is considered too sexy for Malaysians and would promote the wrong values as Malaysia’s independence day is looming near.

It’s almost deja vu for Malaysians… as the authority had barred Indonesian singer Inul Daratista from performing in late July 2008 following similar protest that her performance was too erotic. Luckily for Avril’s fans, Galaxy has managed to appeal for the concert to run as planned.

Do mind that Malaysians in general are not that conservative; in fact lots of the Muslims are quite liberal in these kind of matters. Unfortunately the men that make the initial decision were not quite as open minded… glad that the final decision makers are showing more sense.

Avril Lavigne’s KL concert is back on from YeinJee's Asian Journal

BASE is the acronym for Building, Antenna, Span and Earth… the categories of fixed objects that are usual jumping platforms for this extreme sport. [more on Wiki]

KLITJ is becoming a popular event for BASE jumpers around the world; the annual event is moving into its seventh edition in 2008. Besides the 421m KL Tower, the jumping sessions are now extended to a few other locations across the country.

BASE jumping in Kuala Lumpur from YeinJee's Asian Journal

World Drums Festival showcases traditional (and fusion) drum-shows from around the world. The 2008 series features performers from Ghana, Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and Venezuela. Not really covering every part of the world yet, but it’s an international show nonetheless, and a pretty good one.

Went to a road show at Berjaya Times Square on Wednesday with KC and took some pics; photo quality rather poor due to dim lighting and my limited photography skills…

World Drums Festival (Festival Gendang Sedunia) 2008 at Berjaya Time Square

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Kuala Lumpur World Drums Festival 2008 from YeinJee's Asian Journal

Avril’s Malaysia concert promotional poster

I used to like Avril a lot; if she was to have a concert here a couple of years ago I won’t hesitate to get a VIP ticket for the show… but now, I am not sure. Hmmm got to think fast, considering her popularity here (and some neighbouring countries), the nice seats could be sold out pretty soon.

Avril’s world tour will kick start on August 1st in Bethlehem, Pennsylvania; the KL concert will be her first stop in Asia. Other Asian countries that are part of the tour include Philippines, South Korea, Taiwan, Japan and China [check schedule]

There are 11 concerts in Japan, more than USA and Canada combined (10)… never knew that she is that popular in the land of the rising sun.

Avril Lavigne live in Malaysia 2008 from YeinJee's Asian Journal