LOS ANGELES // Jillian Michaels, the fitness expert on The Biggest Loser, the hit reality TV series, has auctioned her motorcycle on eBay to raise money for victims of the Haiti earthquake.
The highest bid was US$17,400 (Dh63,911) for her Yamaha FZ1. The bike was custom painted by Troy Lee. a well-known California-based motorbike customiser. The bike features titanium pipes, modified mirrors and a special alarm.
"This bike is special to me. It holds tremendous sentimental value symbolising my return home to The Biggest Loser," Michaels says.
Profile of Hala Insurance
Date Started: September 2018
Founders: Walid and Karim Dib
Based: Abu Dhabi
Employees: Nine
Amount raised: $1.2 million
Funders: Oman Technology Fund, AB Accelerator, 500 Startups, private backers
Essentials
The flights
Emirates, Etihad and Malaysia Airlines all fly direct from the UAE to Kuala Lumpur and on to Penang from about Dh2,300 return, including taxes.
Where to stay
In Kuala Lumpur, Element is a recently opened, futuristic hotel high up in a Norman Foster-designed skyscraper. Rooms cost from Dh400 per night, including taxes. Hotel Stripes, also in KL, is a great value design hotel, with an infinity rooftop pool. Rooms cost from Dh310, including taxes.
In Penang, Ren i Tang is a boutique b&b in what was once an ancient Chinese Medicine Hall in the centre of Little India. Rooms cost from Dh220, including taxes.
23 Love Lane in Penang is a luxury boutique heritage hotel in a converted mansion, with private tropical gardens. Rooms cost from Dh400, including taxes.
In Langkawi, Temple Tree is a unique architectural villa hotel consisting of antique houses from all across Malaysia. Rooms cost from Dh350, including taxes.
