Aman Rimba Information Booklet Updated as at Jan 22, 2019 TABLE OF CONTENTS PART 1: RESERVATIONS & RATES... 2 PART 2: FOOD & BEVERAGES... 5 PART 3: FACILITIES... 9 PART 4: VILLA CONFIGURATIONS... 11 PART 5: ACTIVITIES... 13 PART 6: DRIVING DIRECTIONS... 15 PART 7: AMAN RIMBA S 13 MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS... 16 1
PART 1: RESERVATIONS AND RATES. Things to remember when making a booking: The villas are not rented out individually. The rental arrangement covers all 6 villas within the property, rented out to one party/group at any one time. Our rates differ between weekdays, weekends and public/school holidays. There are 2 methods of booking with us: Method 1: If you have a small group of less than 12 pax and purpose of your stay is normal stay or normal get together, we encourage you to book via Airbnb. Do read ALL our House Rules on Airbnb before making a booking. Here s the link. https:/www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/27583665 Method 2: If your group is larger than 12pax OR you are not able to book via Airbnb for any reason OR the booking is for weddings/events/meetings, your booking has to be made directly with us. Kindly email to Puan Elina Ariffin at elinaariffin@gmail.com (and CC to watirazaksabri@gmail.com) or Send Whatsapp/Call Puan Elina at +6018 314 4951 OR Puan Intan at +6019 217 4774 OUR RATES ARE AS FOLLOWS: (A) Rates (before SST 6%) Duration: Weekend Rates (RM): (For Fri, Sat & Sun and public/school holidays) Weekday Rates (RM): (For Mon Thurs) 2D1N 3900 3500 3D2N 6240 5600 4D3N 8775 7875 5D4N 11,700 10,500 2
(B) Booking & payment terms and conditions: 1. The published rental rate above includes lodging and breakfast for up to 20pax. The sleeping configuration for the 20pax at our six (6) Villas is as follows: Villa Kantan1 4pax (1K, 1Q), Villa Kantan2 4pax (1K, 1Q), Villa Halia 4pax (1Q, 2S), Villa Kunyit 4pax (1Q, 2S), Villa Serai 2pax (1Q) and Villa Sireh (1K). 2. We have 15 extra beds at a charge of RM100 each per night (including breakfast). Request for extra beds must be made before check in. With extra beds our maximum sleeping capacity is 35pax. Should your sleeping needs exceed 35 pax, we can recommend other resorts in Janda Baik belonging to the group (S&W Premium Collections) to accommodate the balance. 3. To accommodate a larger event such as weddings, we allow tents to be erected within our compound to accommodate sitting capacity for your invitees. However please note that our maximum capacity is 200 pax for any sit- down arrangement. 4. For wedding or other events, our minimum stay is 3 days & 2 nights (3D2N). 5. A booking deposit of 25% of the Quotation is required before we can block the calendar and consider your booking confirmed. This deposit will be forfeited if booking is cancelled less than 2 months before check in. 6. The balance 75% plus any other extra surcharges is payable at least two (2) weeks before the check-in date. If the check-in date is less than 2 weeks away, full payment is required. 7. The Security Deposit for events of any nature is RM3000. This Security Deposit is refundable after deducting all applicable surcharges and damaged and missing item charges and garden cleaning penalty charges (If any, as the result of caterers/suppliers not clearing and cleaning the compound by the given time). 8. The following surcharges applicable: - Tent Surcharge RM100 per tent erected, - Electricity Surcharge RM500 per booking, - Water Surcharge RM100 per booking, - Extra Bed charge RM100 per bed per night, - Kitchen Rental RM100/day, - BBQ Pit rental at RM60/use, - Refundable Kitchen Deposit of RM200 - Service Charge of 4%. 3
9. For booking dates effective Feb1, 2019 there will be SST at 6%. 10. Our check in time is 2pm. Check out time is at 12noon. 11. If any of the caterers/suppliers do not clear the compound off their belongings (tents, decorative items and/or rubbish) by 12noon on the check out day, the garden cleaning penalty charge of RM500 (flat rate) applies. In the event the clearing/cleaning is left undone until the next day(s) an additional RM500/day will be imposed. 12. Traffic and security during the event is to be arranged by you. We will not to be held responsible for any accidents or security breach. 13. All payments to be made to: - KAS AMAN RIMBA SDN BHD (CIMB - 8000423501). S&W PREMIUM COLLECTIONS BRAND ON AIRBNB : Should the dates you require are no longer available at Aman Rimba, you may look up our other listings on AirBnb as an alternative to your stay: GlassHouse @325 (Jandabaik) https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/7352731 Puncak Dani (Genting Highland) https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/22710392 Dani Lodge (Genting Highland) https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/22874223 Rompin House (Frasers Hill) https://www.aorbnb.co.uk/rooms/21891551 Dani Beach Cottage1 (Langkawi) https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/27637255 Dani Beach Cottage2 (Langkawi) https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/27637797 Duplex Penthouse KL: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/30923872 Prestige Condo KL: https://www.airbnb.co.uk/rooms/30923078 4
PART 2: FOOD & BEVERAGES Aman Rimba has built an excellent reputation for providing beautifully-prepared meals, featuring many traditional village dishes made from recipes passed down from generation to generation. All meals have to be pre-ordered at time of booking to ensure availability. Please note that specific dishes may be replaced at the discretion of the chef, based on freshness and availability of food items required for preparation. If you have any food preferences and/or allergies, please do let us know. AMANRIMBA MEAL MENU. 1- BREAKFAST: Breakfast is served complimentary for our first 20 guests. For additional pax, breakfast charge is included in the extra bed surcharge. Please choose ONE (1) of the following (A) or (B) breakfast selection for everyone in your group. (A) Nasi Lemak: one of Malaysia s most famous dishes and a favourite of locals everywhere, featuring white rice cooked in coconut milk and aromatic pandan leaves. Served with a spicy anchovy sambal, hard-boiled eggs and fresh cucumbers. (B) Mihun Goreng: Rice noodles fried with shrimp, eggs and vegetables served with fried eggs, fresh cucumber and sambal. Standard Items: Bread and assorted cereals with Milk Fried Eggs and Hard boiled Eggs Hot beverages 5
2- LUNCH: The following Lunch Set is available. Please choose either SET-A or SET-B. (SET A) Malay / Kampung style @ RM45.00 per guest Please select one (1) fish / seafood dish, one (1) chicken dish, one (1) beef dish and two (2) vegetable dishes. (Same choice for everyone in the group) The meal will be served with white rice, ulam-ulam (freshly picked herbs and greens), sambal and ikan masin (fried salted fish, a Malaysian delicacy) and a cordial drinks. Fish/Seafood dishes (Choose only 1): - Ikan Keli Bakar (grilled or smoked organic freshwater catfish), - Ikan Keli Masak Cili (freshwater catfish fried with chilli and onions), - Kari Ikan Tenggiri (spanish mackerel cooked in curry spices and coconut milk), - Kari Udang (prawn curry), - Asam Pedas Ikan Tenggiri or Pari (mackarel/stingray prepared in tangy savoury infused with Bunga Kantan gravy), - Gulai Ikan Masin (salted fish curry), - Ikan Bakar (assorted grilled fish), - Tumis Sotong with or without Petai (calamari fried in chilly paste and if needed, pungent beans), - Tumis Udang (prawns fried in a chilly paste), - Tumis Ikan Bilis dengan Tempe (small dried anchovies fried in a chilly paste, with soy bean cakes), - Ikan Patin Masak Lemak Tempoyak (freshwater fish prepared in spiced fermented durian gravy). Chicken dishes (Choose only 1): - Ayam Masak Hitam/Kicap (chicken cooked in black sweet soya sauce), - Kari Ayam (chicken curry), - Sup Ayam (chicken soup), - Ayam Masak Merah (chicken in tomato and chilly sauce), - Masak Lemak Ayam & Nangka (chicken pieces prepared in savoury coconut sauce with young jackfruit), - Ayam Goreng Berempah (fried chicken in herbs and spices). 6
Beef dishes (Choose only 1): - Kari Tulang dengan Rebung (beef on bone cooked in curry spices, bamboo shoots and coconut milk), - Gulai Daging Kawah (traditional Kelantanese beef curry), - Sup Tulang (beef bone soup), - Daging Masak Hitam (beef cooked in black sweet soya sauce), - Daging Kurma (beef in korma curry), - Daging Tetel Asam Pedas (beef in prepared in tangy savoury infused with Bunga Kantan and Kaffir Lime gravy). Vegetable dishes (Choose any 2): - Gulai Lemak Labu (pumpkin cooked in coconut milk with dried prawns or anchovies), - Kerabu Mangga (mango salad with lime), - Kerabu Pucuk Paku (a salad of wild fern shoots), - Sayur Campur (stir fried mixed vegetables), - Sayur Kailan Ikan Masin (stir fried chinese kailan with salted fish), - Sayur Soun (stir fried vegetables with glass noodles), - Pucuk Paku Goreng (stir fried wild ferns), - Petula Goreng Tempe (luffa stir fried with fermented soy bean patties), - Lemak Rebung (bamboo shoots cooked in coconut milk curry), - Pajeri Terung Nenas (pineapple and brinjal cooked in a sweet curry), - Pecal (Combination of green beans, bean sprouts, kangkung, hard-boiled eggs, soya been cakes and tofu served peanut sauce), - Kerabu Taugeh (Blanched bean sprouts mixed with grated coconut and cockles). (SET B ) Nasi Tomato @ RM40/guest: Tomato rice served with vegetable dalca, ayam masak merah, daging masak hitam, acar mentah and papadom. 7
3- MORNING COFFEE BREAK OR AFTERNOON TEA. Morning coffee or afternoon tea @ RM25.00 per guest Please select any one (1) from Section A and any two (2) from Section B (same choice for everyone in the group). Section A: Laksa Penang (noodles served with tangy fish soup or gravy, made in the Penang style) Mee Kari (yellow noodles served with chicken curry or gravy, with condiments) Kari Ayam with Roti Jala (chicken curry with lacy crepe) Bubur Pulut Hitam (black glutinous rice sweet porridge in coconut milk) Bubur Kacang Hijau (green bean sweet porridge in coconut milk) Bubur Gandum (wheat sweet porridge in coconut milk) Ubi Kukus dengan Ikan Masin & Kelapa (steamed tapioca with salted fish and grated coconut) Mee or Meehoon Goreng (fried egg noodle or rice vermicelli) Lontong Kuah Kacang (rice cake served with mixed vegetables prepared in coconut milk and peanut sauce) Pengat Pisang with Sago (bananas and sago in sweet coconut milk) Pengat Ubi Keledek with Sago (sweet potato and sago in sweet coconut milk) Section B: Cucur Udang (prawn fritters) Sandwich Telur/Tuna (egg and tuna sandwich) Pisang Goreng (banana fritters) Karipap (curry puffs) Cucur Badak (deep fried spicy grated coconut in sweet potato pastry) Kuih Kasturi (mashed green bean fritters) Keropok Lekor (fried fish sausage) Cucur Keria (traditional malay donut) Jemput-Jemput/Cokodok (traditional fried banana balls) 8
4- DINNER: Please select any one (1) from the choices below: (A) BBQ @RM57/guest Chicken, sausages, prawns, squid, lamb, fish, corn, potatoes, green salad, noodles/pasta. (B) Nasi Tomato @RM40/guest Tomato rice served with vegetable dalca, ayam masak merah, daging masak hitam, acar mentah and papadom. There is also the option of choosing your dinner selection from the Malay/Kampung lunch menu @ RM45/guest. (NOTE: ALL PRICES ARE SUBJECT TO 6% SST) PART 3: FACILITIES The Aman Rimba Private Estate is perfectly equipped to meet the needs of discerning guests looking for a comfortable, luxurious stay in a serene environment. Facilities listed here are all currently available; if there is something you require that is not listed here, please contact us & we will be happy to try and oblige. Facilities listed here are included in villa charges, unless otherwise indicated. Accommodation: Aman Rimba has ready accommodation to comfortably host 20 guests. We have, on occasion, accommodated up to 35 guests, but this can only be done by giving prior notice at the time of your booking. 9
We have a ready supply of rollaway beds for this purpose; but will need advance notice at the time of booking to ensure their proper set up and planning. Meeting & function rooms Two multipurpose halls with meeting facilities, whiteboards and flipcharts. Digital & audio-visual systems Unlimited WIFI broadband access at the dining and Selasih Hall area. Projector and electronic screens in the Selasih Hall meeting area as well as the Pandan Dining Hall. Wireless microphones and a mobile AV unit allow you to take your meetings and events outdoors. High definition entertainment centre including DTS Surround Sound System for a full cinematic experience at the Selasih Hall. Entertainment system includes a library of HD movies and KTV. Activities Multipurpose hard court for games and outdoor activities Recreational bicycles Swimming pool with jet spa systems Games room including a pool table, Nintendo Wii sets, foosball, mahjong and card games. We can recommend the following activities out sourced to a third party. Please see the indicative pricing in PART 5. - Amazing Race - Amazing Race & Teambuilding games - Tele-matches - Jungle Trekking - Traditional Massage 10
PART 4: VILLA CONFIGURATIONS Aman Rimba has ready accommodation to comfortably host 20 guests across 6 villas. The villas come in different configurations, and are able to accommodate 2 4 guests per villa depending on their size and configuration. All villas have open layouts, but some have partitions that provide additional privacy if necessary. We have, on occasion, accommodated up to 35 guests on a sharing basis, but this can only be done by giving prior notice at the time of your booking to ensure proper set up and planning. Additional rollaway beds will be provided for numbers exceeding 20 pax; please note additional charges apply. Standard villa configuration Villa Configuration Total number of guests Villa Sireh 1 king 2 guests Villa Serai 1 queen 2 guests Villa Halia 1 queen + 2 single beds 4 guests Villa Kunyit 1 queen + 2 single beds 4 guests Villa Kantan 1 1 king + 1 queen-sized bed 4 guests Villa Kantan 2 1 king + 1 queen-sized bed 4 guests 20 guests in total based on standard configuration 11
Villa configuration with additional rollaway beds There are 15 additional rollaway beds available at RM100 per pax per night (inclusive of breakfast). These can be set up as follows: Villa Standard configuration Additional rollaway beds that can be accommodated Total number of guests with additional rollaway beds Villa Sireh 1 king 5 7 guests Villa Serai 1 queen 2 4 guests Villa Halia 1 queen + 2 single beds 1 5 guests Villa Kunyit 1 queen + 2 single beds 1 5 guests Villa Kantan 1 1 king + 1 queen-sized bed 3 7 guests Villa Kantan 2 1 king + 1 queen-sized bed 3 7 guests 15 extra rollaway beds 35 guests in total 12
PART 5: ACTIVITIES Aman Rimba is perfect for those looking for a quiet, restful, relaxing stay, or those who enjoy being out and about the outdoors in the cool mountain air. Activities listed are included in the price of your stay, unless otherwise indicated. Outdoor Activities River dipping: The gentle Sungai Benus flows just outside the Aman Rimba property line, and is perfect for those looking for a dip. Swimming: The Aman Rimba pool is the place for a cool dip. Hardcourt games: The hardcourt can be used for a rousing game of badminton, volleyball or basketball, with all the necessary equipment readily available. Cycling: We have recreational bicycles available for those who want to explore the Aman Rimba grounds or the cycling paths along the riverbank. However, please be informed that cycling on public roads is entirely at the guests own risk. Fishing: The Aman Rimba lake is very well stocked with a variety of fish, and we recommend you to bring your own fishing gear and baits. Photography: Photographers have been known to spend endless hours capturing the beauty in and around Aman Rimba, including our lush gardens, our gentle swans, as well as the multiple species of birds in and around Aman Rimba. Bird-watching and tree-spotting: Many of our guests enjoy observing nature at its best. Bird feeding: Guests are welcome to feed ducks and birds please see our Manager to get the right food supply. Indoor Activities Reading: We have a large selection of books from the personal collection of the owners, housed in Villa Sireh. Fully-equipped games room: The games room includes a pool table, Nintendo Wii set, foosball, mahjong and card games. 13
Other Activities The following activities are available to Aman Rimba guests through 3 rd party specialist providers; additional fees apply. Prices are indicative only, and may vary at the providers discretion. And please book early to ensure availability. Amazing Race: o 90 mins running time, conducted within Aman Rimba. o At RM55/pax, for a minimum group size of 15 pax (subject to change) Amazing Race & Teambuilding Games: o 180 mins running time, with treasure hunt and games, conducted within Aman Rimba. o At RM75/pax, for a minimum group size of 15 pax (subject to change) Tele-matches: o 90 mins running time, conducted within Aman Rimba. o At RM70/pax, for a minimum group size of 15 pax (subject to change) Jungle trekking: o To the 5-tier Tampit Waterfalls. o The starting point for this is a 5-minute drive from Aman Rimba. o Duration is 3 hours, and a picnic pack will be included. o RM85/pax for a minimum group size of 15 guests (subject to change) o RM10/pax fee for Forest Reserve Department permit is required. o Full name and IC no. of participants must be submitted one week in advance to be recorded by Forest Reserve Department. In-room traditional massage: o By experienced masseurs from the nearby village. o RM75/hour (subject to change) (NOTE: ALL THE ABOVE PRICES ARE SUBJECTED TO 6% SST) 14
PART 6: DRIVING DIRECTIONS Driving to Aman Rimba is relatively easy, and should take you just about 50 minutes from the KL city centre, depending on traffic conditions. GPS coordinates: Waze/Foursquare: 3 19'41.47"n, 101 51'46.12"e Aman Rimba Private Estate Directions Head north out of Kuala Lumpur, and get onto the KL-Karak Highway. At about the 33km mark, you will pass through a tunnel called Genting Sempah. Turn left immediately after the tunnel, via the overhead bridge, to enter the Genting Sempah Rest & Recreation (R&R) area. Drive past the food centre, exit the R&R area, turn left and follow the signs for Janda Baik. Follow the winding road until you reach a junction (4.2 km from the Genting Sempah R&R exit). Take a right, go up the steep slope and drive through the welcome arch. Do not miss this turn, unless you re planning to head to Bentong town via the old road! Drive further on for about 2 km; you will pass the Elektriksola factory on your right. Continue briefly downhill and take the first left. Drive on for approximately 7 km to reach a Klinik Desa (village clinic), a mosque and a school (Sekolah Kebangsaan Janda Baik) on your right. Go a little bit further until you see a small road leading downhill on your left. Take this road, and look out for signs to Aman Rimba Private Estate. Distance from the clinic to Aman Rimba is about 700m. A detailed map is available at the end of this booklet, and private car hires are available from many different providers (available online). 15
PART 7: AMAN RIMBA S 13 MOST FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS Here is a list of questions that are regularly asked, and our answers to them. If you have a question that is not on this list, please email us at watirazaksabri@gmail.com. 1. Why is Aman Rimba called a private estate; is it not a hotel? Aman Rimba is called a private estate because it is just that it is one property housing six separate villas, available for booking as one destination. Like a hotel, it provides accommodation, F&B, amenities, facilities and a variety of activities. But it is made completely private to its guests; when guests are in residence, outsiders are not allowed to enter the premises, creating a private and exclusive space for Aman Rimba guests to enjoy the facilities to the fullest. You ll never have to worry about meeting strangers at Aman Rimba! 2. Do guests have the option of booking just one or two rooms? No, Aman Rimba is only available for booking as a complete estate. It can accommodate 20 guests comfortably, and up to 35 with rollaway beds, but you can choose to have fewer guests in your group should you desire. 3. What is Aman Rimba most suitable for? One of the beauties of Aman Rimba is that it is the perfect canvas for a variety of events. Families choose to come here for family gathering or quiet getaways. Corporates use it regularly for senior management meetings, brainstorm sessions, budget and planning meetings. We have hosted several beautiful weddings and wedding photography sessions. Car, beauty and other lifestyle brands have used it for product launches, media briefings, fashion shoots for magazines or private events for their most valued customers. 4. Is there a minimum number of nights per booking? We have a minimum of 2 night's stay applicable for wedding and other big events You can book it for just one night for most days. 16
5. Are there more options for food items? We do cater for most meals (Morning Tea Break, Lunch, Afternoon Tea Break, Dinner). Preordered meals have to be confirmed at least 3 days prior to check in. Cooking is not encouraged at Aman Rimba. Our Villas do not come with kitchen. However we do have a common place for cooking called KUALI. If cooking your own meal is what you wish, we rent this place at RM100 per day (with RM200 Refundable Security Deposit). Just bring the ingredients and we provide the rest of the facilities. No pork or pork related food is allowed within our premises. You are allowed to do your own BBQ (if you are not pre-ordering it from us). We rent our BBQ Pit at RM60 per day. There are many warungs/restaurants in Janda Baik that you can try. Please talk to our Manager for recommendation. 6. I am landing in Kuala Lumpur, and don t have transport to get to Aman Rimba. Can you send a car for me? Aman Rimba does not have its own fleet of vehicles. If you are landing at any of the three airports in the Klang Valley (KLIA, KLIA2 or Subang Skypark), or at the main transport terminal of KL Sentral, there are coupon-based taxis that can take you to Aman Rimba. Prior booking is not necessary, though you can do it online. Private car hires are available from many different providers (all available online), and self driving instructions are available on the website. 7. I have a group of 20 35 people staying at Aman Rimba, but would like to invite more friends / family members to join us for day time activities. Do you allow day guests to come in as part of a group? Yes, we do accept day guests as part of the big group at Aman Rimba. Each guest is charged RM35/day for the use of our facilities. Meals are charged separately, depending on the menu chosen. Arrangements for day guests and their meals must be made in advance. 17
8. I have a group of more than 35 people; would you be able to accommodate us with additional beds and mattresses? Aman Rimba is not designed for groups larger than 35 pax. You may want to consider accommodating them in our other properties in Janda Baik, and having them spend the day at Aman Rimba as day guests. The Airbnb links of our other properties in Janda Baik are available under PART 1. 9. I am planning my own private event can I bring in my own event organisers and suppliers? Yes you can. We do however have a list of recommended event managers, sound & light equipment providers, caterers, decorators and other suppliers who are familiar with the set up and requirements for staging events at Aman Rimba; we suggest you consider them. Please contact us for the list of suppliers. 10. I'm looking for a venue to host my wedding -- would Aman Rimba be suitable? Aman Rimba is perfect for weddings; its lush grounds and cool weather are a perfect backdrop to beautiful, intimate weddings of up to 200 guests. We have played host to several weddings over the years, and our team is experienced in working with wedding planners and organisers to ensure a truly memorable, hassle-free celebration for you. Please contact us for more details on how to go about planning your special day. 11. Do you have safe & secure car park facilities at Aman Rimba? Yes we do. Our main car park, contained within the Aman Rimba compound, can accommodate about 15 cars. Our gates are kept closed at all times, and only opened when guests arrive or leave the premises. We also have a car park facility adjacent to Aman Rimba, which can be opened up to accommodate another 30 cars. During larger events, our guests are also allowed to park along the road leading to Aman Rimba. 18
12. Can I bring my pet(s) to Aman Rimba? Pets are not allowed at Aman Rimba. We have ducks, birds and chickens within our grounds, and need to ensure their safety at all times. 13. Is Aman Rimba wheelchair friendly?. Our common areas are accessible by wheelchairs. We recommend for wheelchair users to stay at Villa Serai being the nearest to the dining gazebo and the parking lot. 19