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#FitnessFridays: Team tries Vinyasa Vibes yoga at Organica Lifestyle
Namaste

29.01.2016
By Rachel Au

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If you’ve never tried yoga, it’s easy to underestimate it as pure stretching into simple and complicated poses where the only challenge is your flexibility. That, and its much slower pace which one would either appreciate or don’t. That’s just the assumption of yoga in general—it all depends on which type you choose. For the Buro 24/7 Malaysia team, we headed to Organica Lifestyle in our Lululemons, prepared for a Vinyasa Vibes session, and found out that it’s nothing like the above.
Cynthia from Organica Lifestyle teaches the class and the main highlight slash difference is the use of chillstep music—her choice, not ours. Every movement flows smoothly from one pose to the next, and before you know it, you’re breaking a sweat. Check out what the team thinks and watch the video below!

Cai Mei Khoo, Editor-in-Chief
I don’t practise yoga frequently but have tried a few different styles like hatha and Bikram so when I heard about Vinyasa Vibes at Organica Lifestyle, I was intrigued. Vinyasa is essentially a branch of hatha yoga that focuses on a sequence of movements arranged in a nice flow, so instead of a step-by-step Sun Salutation, you’re doing it in an almost continuous movement. The difference in this class is that the workout is done to chillstep music playing in the background, hence the ‘Vibes’ in its name. I found that the music helped me focus on my poses and be present in the room, where sometimes in a quiet environment, a sudden noise may disrupt your focus. If you’re the type that works with music on, this is definitely a class to try.
Rating: 4/5

Wei Yeen Loh, Fashion and Beauty Writer
I haven’t done yoga in ages, and the last session I went for was hot yoga where I underestimated how much I’d sweat throughout the class. Downward dogs in a stifling room isn’t the most exciting prospect, to me at least. So during yoga at Organica Lifestyle, I was glad to find myself more in the zone than expected. My idea of a great yoga session comprises of 1) clear and concise instructions from the yoga instructor, and 2) a good playlist that doesn’t make me want to doze off when we’re working on our sun salutations. I was pleasantly surprised at Cynthia’s choice of having chillstep music in the background for a slightly more upbeat vibe to the class, and she was also super professional with verbal instructions and demonstrating the right poses. I actually did work up a sweat towards the end and could definitely reach out an extra half-inch towards my toes now. Post-yoga calls for hearty smoothie at the cafe downstairs too!
Rating: 5/5

Yi Suen Chong, Digital Designer
After weeks of intense #FitnessFridays workouts, I was glad that we finally get to stretch our sore (and poor) muscles during our yoga session at Organica Lifestyle. Cynthia’s choice of music was what set this class apart from the other ones that I’ve taken; you’d be surprised at how well trans-music and Vinyasa yoga actually go together! To be honest, though, I actually enjoy workouts that are more ‘explosive’ (check out our #FitnessFridays at Firestation) but i guess a good stretch is as important as being able to deadlift to achieve a balanced workout routine. All in all, Organica Lifestyle has yoga, good food (quinoa lemak!) and Sir Waffles (the fluffiest-looking dog around)-what’s not to love about this place?
Rating: 4/5

Jessica Fang, Culture Writer
When I heard we’d be doing yoga this time around, I was pretty excited. A massive contrast to all the other workouts the team had been doing, yoga always seemed so Zen and so fluid… plus, you get to sit/lie down and move slowly: perfect for a couch potato like me. But boy, was I wrong. As this was my very first attempt at yoga, it was much more challenging than I expected. Turns out the “downward dog” isn’t very fun when you keep retreating into this near-agonising pose every two minutes or so. So there we were, for about an hour, holding our legs up in the air, here and there, and moving so slowly that my limbs started to shake, balancing and stretching endlessly; I felt like my joints were all cemented right into place. Plus, it was rather difficult trying to synchronise my breathing with each pose. But once I started to relax and follow the instructions without thinking about how much of a struggle it was—that’s when the Zen kicked in. And it was surprisingly good, pulling myself away from all my worldly troubles for just that moment. The struggle was indeed worth it. I’d definitely do it again.
Rating: 4.5/5

Susan Lee, Digital Marketing Manager
Not to boast, but I have always been slightly more flexible than most (I was a junior gymnast) and I always find yoga enjoyable because I can pretty much do most asanas without feeling the strain. But what I would like to share is that yoga is more than just being able to do all those crazy poses you see blasted all over social media by advanced yogis. They are seasoned yoga goers and have been practising for many (many!) years. Don’t be fooled by social media that all yoga classes will require you to do head stands and a Lord of the Dance pose; it is so much more than that. It helps improves your balance, blood flow and regulate your breathing, which is what this yoga class with Cynthia focuses on—which I find very important in my hectic lifestyle. What I like about yoga is that it also helps me relax my system and takes away my focus from the hustle and bustle. Do try out a yoga class at Organica Lifestyle and you will find yourself wanting to adapt to their community because it’s such a calming and encouraging environment for personal well-being. Who doesn’t want to feel happy and be present all the time right? Namaste.
Rating: 4.5/5

Rachel Au, Lifestyle Writer
I was pretty keen when I heard that the next #FitnessFriday workout was a yoga session. I’ve always wanted to try it even though I know I’m not very flexible—that, and I did try out some poses based on some YouTube videos but as the instructions weren’t very clear, I looked more like an awkward duck than a downward dog. Cynthia, however, was clear in her directions and even came round to help correct our poses—I managed to at least achieve a crooked downward dog. Vinyasa Vibes is supposed to weave in your breathing and asanas to the music’s tempo (love the chillstep!) but I found myself concentrating more on balancing myself than breathing in and out. It was actually a tough workout but I must admit, towards the end of the session, my muscles did feel like it had a good stretch and my mind felt more at peace. I definitely wouldn’t mind doing it again (without the camera crew, maybe).
Rating: 5/5

Su Fen Tan, Editorial Assistant
I had my first brush with yoga just last year, and was pleasantly surprised that I rather enjoyed it—I thought that it will be too slow-paced to keep my interest. It turned out to be one of those workouts that might not feel like much at first, but it really works parts of your body which you’ll be feeling the next day. Vinyasa Vibes at Organica Lifestyle was enjoyable not only for Cynthia’s calming choice of chillstep music, but also the great view of KL behind us, which made the numerable downward dogs that much more bearable. It was great that the class comprised of a nice combination of beginner’s moves as well as more challenging poses. While my body was still aching a little from the previous HIIT workout, I do like a good challenge thrown in the mix.
Rating: 5/5

Organica Lifestyle is located on Jalan Tempinis 1, Bangsar. Find out more about them here.

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At your desk: Nobu To-Go

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At your desk: Nobu To-Go
A fancy lunch

14.09.2015
By Buro247

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From today onwards, those lucky enough to work in the vicinity of Nobu will be able to enjoy their brand new line of lunches. Packaged in elegant bento boxes, Nobu’s tasty offerings can be enjoyed right at the consumers desks. Nobu To-Go consists of simple yet flavourful meals such as the Bara Chirashi with Butter Lettuce Salad and the Tiger Shrimp Tosazu with Sushi Roll.

Customers can expect the same level of sophistication in the Nobu To-Go boxes that are made with the freshest ingredients. At the moment, Nobus does not offer delivery services and Nobu To-Go is only available for pick-ups and as with most lunch services, orders must be placed one day before the pick-up.

To order, call 03-2164 5084. Nobu. Level 56, Menara 3, Petronas, Persiaran Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Malaysia. www.noburestaurants.com.

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Clinique + Jonathan Adler is one sprightly collection for colour (and design) lovers
From your vanity case to beach vacay

10.08.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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We love it when collaborations between makeup brands and designers result in the prettiest collectibles that work as well as they look. Case in point: Clinique’s new collection in partnership with American potter, author, and designer Jonathan Adler is pretty much the boldest, beach-worthy range to own in your makeup kit. Expect nothing less from this collaboration, with Adler’s iconic geometric motifs teemed with Clinique’s signature bold colours.
“This collection feels like a vacation. This collection is crisp, it’s colourful, it’s luminous, it’s bright and it’s like a little getaway to the most glamorous place you’ve ever imagined.” – Jonathan Adler
The inspiration for the design and colours came from three different destinations (incidentally some of Adler’s favourite places)—Capri, Palm Beach and Santorini. For a sun-kissed glow over your cheeks, try the Cheek Pop in sprightly hues of peach and plum. Add a wash of colour over your eyelids with the Lid Pop, available in a punchy turquoise, neutral beige and deep olive. But what we’re crushing on is the range of Lip Colour + Primers, all inspired by Adler’s Globo collection that’s made of colourful acryllic and brass with gem-like acrylic cabochon above the caps. Check out the full collection below:
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The limited edition Clinique + Jonathan Adler collection is available now at Clinique counters and stores nationwide.

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7 Fun things you can do in KL this weekend: 13 & 14 July 2019

10.07.2019
By Ronn Tan

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7 Things to do in the Klang Valley this weekend: 15 & 16 July 2023

1. 2019 Walk-a-hunt: A Walk for Depression at USJ 10, Taipan, 8am – 11am, 14 July 2019
This Sunday, why not join Subang Jaya assemblywoman YB Michelle Ng Mei Sze and community leaders to raise awareness and destigmatise depression? Along with SJ Care Warriors, join in a fun treasure hunt. Proceeds will go to Befrienders, Malaysian Mental Health Association, Mental Illness Awareness and Support Association, Relate Malaysia, Jabatan Kebajikan Malaysia, Malaysian Psychiatric Association and Malaysia Society of Clinical Psychology. Mental health issues are important to talk about and this is one you should take part in.
To register for the walk, visit this website.
2. Louis Vuitton Time Capsule Exhibition at Suria KLCC, 10am – 10pm, 13 & 14 July 2019
Travel through the history of the Maison. Through rare and celebrated objects selected from the archives starting from 1854, find out how Louis Vuitton has anticipated the needs and desires of a changing world for over 160 years. It’s free admission, by the way.
For more information, visit this website.
3. Truly Malaysian Afternoon Tea at The Courtyard, Pavilion Hotel, 3pm – 6pm, 13 & 14 July 2019
Yes, the very concept of afternoon tea is probably more widely known to be English than Malaysian. It is that fact that makes this specific afternoon tea unique. Priced at RM55 nett per person, why not enjoy a local spin on the popular afternoon activity?
For more information, visit this website.
4. Taste the new menu at Wan Chun Ting, Sofitel KL Damansara, 12pm – 10pm, 13 & 14 July 2019
This is the spot to go to for some of the finest Cantonese and Imperial cuisine. Its new menu features a spin on classic dishes. From over 20 new dishes, expect to feast on vermicelli and golden garlic, double boiled baby abalone soup with chicken, and snow fungus and wolf berries. Don’t miss the dim sum menu that features over 20 varieties. You know where to head to this weekend.
For more information or to make a reservation, email [email protected].
5. Truffle Degustation Experience at Lafite, Shangri-La Hotel, 13 & 14 July 2019
Treat yourself to a five-course degustation menu crafted by the hotel’s Executive Chef, Scott Henderson. You deserve it, for sure. Indulge in an array of contemporary French cuisine with delicious appetisers, main and dessert delights, such as Wood Grilled Australian Wagyu Tenderloin and Foie Gras “Des Landes”. Priced at RM495 nett per person, Lafite’s where you can get a truly deluxe experience.
For more information, visit this website.
6. Fun and Fitness at SuperPark Malaysia, 9am – 9pm, 13 & 14 July 2019
Celebrate friendship through the joys of fitness and play with friends and loved ones at SuperPark Malaysia. Enjoy various activities such as super pinball, augmented wall climbing, trampoline and more. In the lead up to World Friendship Day (celebrated on 30 July every year), SuperPark Malaysia offers visitors the opportunity to get four tickets for only RM150 through the Super4 Promo. That’s a steal!
For more information, visit this website.
7. Play Bitmoji Tennis on Snapchat at anywhere, any time, 13 & 14 July 2019
Reward yourself after a long week by winding down with Bitmoji Tennis, a brand new, made-for-Snapchat game. Simply tap the rocket icon in the Chat Bar to get started, and select Bitmoji Tennis from the Game Drawer. Game on, player!

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The best lipsticks to give your dry lips all the loving it deserves

18.02.2019
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Looking for a lipstick that doesn’t dry the heck outta your lips is akin to one of those needle-in-a-haystack situations where you would rather just stick to tinted lip balms than to deal with cracked lips thereafter. We feel you: the struggle to remove stubborn lip colour from lip lines is real—and it needs a lot of makeup remover.
If you’ve been resorting to lip balms, oils, treatments and even lip glosses, our three picks below might just lure you back to loving good ol’-fashioned lipsticks as a way to make a statement:
For superior comfort: Clé de Peau Beauté Refined Lip Luminizer

This sleek lipstick pen is a beauty of all sorts. We can’t get over how pretty the design is—spot the petal-shaped mould on the tip for you to easily identify each colour without removing the lid. But what makes this is a winner is the formula: it has everything you need in a moisturising lipstick.
Glide this on to feel the formula melting easily on the lips, thanks to a blend of oils that leave a sheer colour and an illusion of plumpness. Two hours later and zero signs of parchness—earning a deserving spot on our top shelf this month.

For legit colour payoff: Three Daringly Demure Lipstick

It might be a blanket statement to say that Japanese beauty brands are your go-to for the best lipsticks, but Three Cosmetics is making our case with a new lineup of lipsticks for SS19. Lightweight on the lips, the formula is made of nine different plant oils to keep lips hydrated all day long. On the plus side, it has spherical powders to smooth out the lip lines, all while imparting a pretty impressive colour payoff for a moisturising lipstick. Take your pick from nine head-turning colours for a photo-ready pout.

For the ‘MLBB’ look: Laneige Silk Intense Lipstick – Rose Collection

Nothing beats a lipstick that bears the closest resemblance to your real lip colour. Laneige is making it easy for you to ace that look with the new Rose Collection to its Silk Intense lipstick range. Microscopic pearls and colour wear technology in the formula allow for a radiant, long-lasting finish; plus the brand wasn’t kidding when it named the range “Silk Intense”—the texture is smooth enough to glide on the lips for a clean application sans kinks.

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Behold, the DKNY collection that reintroduced New York
Neo SoHo

26.03.2017
By Buro247

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As designers Dao-Yi Chow and Maxwell Osborne reached for new meaning within the time-tested codes of DKNY, a futuristic concept was born: Neo SoHo.

DKNY SS17 revolves around the idea of finding newness while being grounded in the unmistakable rhythm of New York City. It is an unique pairing of aspiration and pragmatism, not unlike the tropes and ideals of its target—the much-discussed millennial.

Appealing to the aforementioned faction, the collection plays to the contrasts of a modern wardrobe. Pieces are simultaneously polished yet gritty, elegant but streetwise, they embrace tech but value tradition, and they construct via deconstruction.

Confidently redefined classics juxtapose the DKNY SS17 ready-to-wear line for this block of the 21st-century. The power suit leads the pack by projecting masculinity with a divergent nip of obvious femininity at the waist. Notions of sports luxe echo throughout the line up with athletic tulle-centric outerwear and jersey dresses making a convincing proposal for daytime.
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The athleisure trend continues with footwear and accessories. Bungee cords, technical fabric, and rubberised leather materialise in in no-sew slip-on booties and sleek hobo bags. Architectural shapes and modular creations are rendered in a spectrum of neutrals with graphic punctuations of pilot, orange and military green—cementing the sports leaning of the designers’ vision 0f a new New York City.
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5 New K-dramas you can catch on Netflix for June 2021

04.06.2021
By Rachel Au

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If you miss romantic Korean dramas, you’re in luck because love is in the air this month. Netflix is releasing five K-dramas filled with different types of love stories that will make your heart flutter. From innocent romances to love triangles to marriage dramas, you’ll be left wanting more!
Nevertheless
When: Beginning June 20, new episodes every Saturday and Sunday
Who’s in it: Song Kang (Sweet Home) and Han So-hee (The World of the Married)
Who’s behind it: Director Kim Ga-Ram and Jung Seo (writer of the webtoon)

What is it about: Based on a popular webtoon of the same name, Nevertheless will set your heart on fire with its flirty romance. Set on a university campus, the story follows two art students with different perspectives on love. Park Jae-Eon (Song Kang) seems nice to everyone and tends to flirt with women. However, he has no interest in being in an exclusive romantic relationship—until he met Yoo Na-Bi (Han So-Hee). Similarly, Na-Bi doesn’t believe in love after her first love cheated on her. Of course, fate has different ideas for the two as they can’t help but feel drawn to one another.
Sweet & Sour
When: June 4
Who’s in it: Jang Ki-Yong (Come and Hug Me), Chae Soo-Bin (Love in the Moonlight), Jung Soo-jung (also known as Krystal)
Who’s behind it: Director Lee Gye-Byeok

What is it about: While this is a film versus a drama series, Sweet & Sour is still worth a watch as it revolves around the complications of a long-distance relationship. Jang Hyeok (Jang Ki-yong) and Jung Da-eun (Chae Soo-bin) have been in a loving relationship until Jang Hyeok had to move due to a new job opportunity. The distance takes a toll on the relationship, especially when what was originally a workplace competition with his new colleague Han Bo-yeong (Jung Soo-jung/Krystal) turns into a mild attraction. In this love triangle, all three characters are introduced to the various sweet and sour facets of love.
Love (ft. Marriage & Divorce) Season 2
When: Beginning June 12
Who’s in it: Sung Hoon (Oh My Venus), Lee Ga-Ryeong (The Invincible Lady Cha) and Lee Tae-Kon (One Well-Raised Daughter)
Who’s behind it: Screenwriter Im Sung-Han (Love in Heaven)

What is it about: The second season of Love (ft. Marriage & Divorce) returns with even more tantalising scandals and drama. The story revolves around three colleagues who work on a radio show. Incidentally, all three women are dealing with husbands who are having affairs, despite their different ages and circumstances. Be prepared to have your jaws drop at new revelations and secret ties, and watch how the characters deal with the aftermath.
Hospital Playlist Season 2
When: Beginning June 17
Who’s in it: Cho Jung-Seok (Exit), Yoo Yeon-Seok (Love, Lies), Jung Kyoung-Ho (Crash Landing On You), Kim Dae-Myung (The Sound of Your Heart), and Jeon Mi-Do (Mother)
Who’s behind it: Director Shin Won-Ho (Prison Playbook) and screenwriter Lee Woo-Jung (Reply 1988)

What is it about: Hospital Playlist is back with a second season, filled with funny and heartwarming stories starring five doctors who have been friends for 20 years. There are also several slices of romance for each of the friends, and the series picks up on how their relationships have progressed since the first season.
So Not Worth It
When: Beginning 18 June
Who’s in it: Park Se-Wan (Never Twice), Shin Hyun-Seung, Choi Young-Jae (GOT7), Minnie ((G)i-dle), Han Hyun-Min
Who’s behind it: Director Kwon Ik-Joon and screenwriter Seo Eun-Jung

What is it about: Featuring a cast of rising actors and K-pop stars, the sitcom series puts the spotlight on the lives of students living in an international dormitory at a university. Watch what university life looks like in Korea as the characters also experience the stages of becoming an adult, young love and friendship.
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‘Ghostbusters: Afterlife’—thoughts I had while watching the movie

04.12.2021
By Buro247

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The newest addition to the Ghostbusters film franchise, Ghostbusters: Afterlife reboots the classic kid-centric formula that gained the franchise its cult following in 1984. The new film is directed by Jason Reitman, the son of Ivan Reitman who directed the first two Ghostbusters movies in the 80s, which is a somewhat sweet piece of additional information to note in consideration of the films’ family-centric storylines. However, in an age where rebooting old franchises often comes at the price of extremely harsh criticism from die-hard fans who insist on “not fixing what isn’t broken”, Ghostbusters: Afterlife treads the thin line between offering old fans a trip down nostalgia lane while giving the younger generation an introduction to a fascinating universe. There’s a risk of desecrating the sacred memories that ’80s kids hold dear, and potentially failing to attract younger eyes with this adventurous teenage rendition of a classic comedy-action premise.

The sheer number of references is borderline terrifying
While hilarious and light-hearted for some, the jokes and endless references to the first two movies come off at times as pandering to fan service. Little Easter eggs nodding to Ivan Reitman’s canonised universe are scattered generously throughout the movie, which is a real treat for some fans and total overkill for others: you either love it or you don’t. The endless imagery evocative of the ’80s films honestly feels mostly there to milk the hordes of fans who live for ‘spot the hidden Mickey’-like treasure hunts for Easter eggs, though the ones in this movie are blatantly in-your-face. Despite the homage to the past films in the form of a reinvigorated Ecto-1, mischievous mini Stay-Pufts, and shamelessly inserted catchphrases, the movie seems to be obsessed with filling every single possible opportunity with slick visual allusions using the most recognisable artefacts from the earlier movies, rather than concerning itself with what real purpose these objects serve to the Afterlife plotline—and thus, reducing many of these items to little more than an attempt to please old fans.
The climax of the film wasn’t the main conflict itself—it was a reunion of old men
Afterlife’s true saving grace definitely comes in the form of Bill Murray, Dan Aykroyd, and Ernie Hudson’s reunification on screen as their original ghostbuster characters Peter Venkman, Ray Stanz, and Winston Zeddemore. This is particularly gratifying for longtime followers of the franchise as Murray, Aykroyd, and Hudson’s cameos in the 2016 reboot, Ghostbusters: Answer the Call, denied fans their wish to see the well-loved ghostbusting pioneers slip back into their roles by having the actors play entirely different characters. While this makes sense in the light that Answer the Call—which stars Kristen Wiig, Leslie Jones, Kate McKinnon, and Melissa McCarthy—played out in a completely new universe, it was disappointing for many to get so close yet so far to a reunion. Hence, it was an experience of its own to hear the theatre fill up with applause and excited cheers when the trio appeared on screen. Hollywood produces few cinematic icons that are able to truly stand the test of time, and it seems that the first Ghostbusters still have relevant roots in present-day pop culture, which is worthy of some commendation.
The other characters are ghostly in comparison to the OG Ghostbusters

From left to right: Trevor, Phoebe, and Podcast (Podcast? Really, Sony? Really?)
With that said, the very brief emergence of the original Ghostbusters has minimal effect on the film’s overall character impact. The meat of Afterlife’s plot revolves around the movie’s female leads: single mother Callie (Carrie Coon), and her genius social outcast daughter Phoebe (Mckenna Grace). The film also stars Finn Wolfhard as Callie’s awkward, lovestruck gearhead son Trevor. The family of three travels across the country to a small Oklahoma town and move into the rundown farmhouse Callie’s father left for her after his sudden death. The kids soon make friends with two local youngsters, Lucky (Celeste O’Connor) and Podcast (Logan Kim)—the latter of which of course owns, produces, and stars in his own podcast and must be named after his most defining trait so no one can possibly forget what he does. Paul Rudd makes an appearance in the film as Phoebe’s summer school teacher Mr. Grooberson, albeit he’s not in the movie much, which is unfortunate.

Mr. Grooberson does not do Paul Rudd’s talent, nor his good looks, ANY justice
Callie and Phoebe are definitely the more three-dimensional and complex characters of the bunch, with decent performances from Coon and Grace. The other main faces in the movie have less depth, with Podcast and Grooberson doomed to the confines of comedic relief characters who, strangely enough, aren’t all that funny. Regrettably, none of the major characters in this film are particularly likeable despite the fact that there’s nothing really wrong with any of them. Perhaps this is a result of the film feeling extremely plot-driven, making the characters accessories to the storyline. Any applaudable character in a franchise reboot should be able to stand on their own without support from their predecessors.
It’s not too bad—but it’s not too good either
All in all, the movie is full of adorable (and less adorable) little spooky spectres and no shortage of blasts to the past, but it falls a little flat in terms of characters and the overall plot which relies heavily (and dare I say lazily) on elements from the ’80s Ghostbuster films rather than delivering a fully engaging story that has the ability to not only fit into the entire franchise but also isn’t eclipsed by the shadow of its blockbuster ancestors, which is a bit of a shame given the movie’s great cast. There are strong themes of family imbued within the plot, particularly towards the end of the film, so perhaps this would be a wonderful choice for parents who grew up loving the original Ghostbusters movies to watch with their kids. There are moments where Afterlife seems reminiscent of a zombie: slow and uninviting, but if you’re a longtime fan of the franchise and love some deadpan comedy and admittedly decent visuals, then don’t be too quick to ghost this one before you’ve seen it.
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Features
How to stand out in a crowd: Notice-me prints

19.06.2019
By Stephanie Boey

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Whether you’re a dedicated minimalist or hardcore maximalist, one thing’s for a certain: Every closet needs a printed shirt in the mix. Ever the key statement piece, it has the limitless potential to elevate any look; and does wonders to a basic t-shirt and jeans ensemble. Or take it up a notch by pairing it with clashing prints that’ll warrant a double-take. Its cheery disposition makes it the perfect trend to bank on this summer.
Spotted on the street of Milan during Milan Men’s Fashion Week Spring/Summer 2020, the fashionable crowd shows how it’s done with a wide range of colours and styles. The printed shirt can be worn on its own or as an additional layer to heighten a casual OOTD. There’s a print for everybody, depending on your personal style. If you’ve been bitten by the floral craze, cheerful blossoms are right up your alley (look 1), a scenic Aloha shirt for the beach lover (look 2) and painterly brush strokes for the art fan (look 3). What’s your print style?
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Nicolas Cage is set to play Joe Exotic in upcoming ‘Tiger King’ series—here’s how Twitter reacted to the news

05.05.2020
By Ronn Tan

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Is this real life or is it just fantasy? When Tiger King was first released on Netflix back in March, it went viral. The binge-worthy documentary series was so bizarre and crazy but everyone couldn’t stop watching. Nobody could look away from Joe Exotic—and his many tigers. The show also spawned a series of memes, including a Carole Baskin version of Megan Thee Stallion’s Savage on TikTok.

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It was recently revealed that the one-and-only Nicolas Cage would be playing the infamous Joe Exotic in an upcoming scripted miniseries. The Academy Award winner—known for films such as Leaving Las Vegas, Snake Eyes, National Treasure, Ghost Rider, and Moonstruck—is one of the most popular actors of the generation. In fact, when Netflix released Tiger King, the Internet went ballistic with suggestions for a film or television series; with Nicolas Cage being one of the most mentioned names. The others were David Spade and Danny McBride.

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The planned series—to be produced by Imagine Television Studios and CBS Television Studios—will comprise of eight episodes. It is known that the programme will be based on Leif Reigstad’s Joe Exotic: A Dark Journey Into the World of a Man Gone Wild. The writer, showrunner, and executive producer will be Dan Lagana; with Nicolas Cage himself signing on as Executive Producer via his own company, Saturn Films.
The premise of the series revolves around the story of how Joe Schreibvogel (Joseph Maldonado-Passage) became Joe Exotic and his life as a zookeeper in Oklahoma. The struggles to keep his park from all forms of challenges will be showcased. Here’s a fun fact: This will be Nicolas Cage’s first proper regular television role!

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What are your thoughts about this announcement? Do you think Nicolas Cage is the right person to play Joe Exotic in Tiger King? Here are some of the best Twitter reactions:
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It seems like the Internet has mixed reactions towards Nicolas Cage’s casting—with some hoping for someone else and the rest applauding the decision. The question right now is: who will be playing Carole Baskin and the other colourful personalities from Tiger King? We’ll just have to wait for updates!
For our take on Tiger King, click here.

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First look at Marc Quinn’s limited edition designs for Dior
Hyper realist

09.06.2016
By Wei Yeen Loh

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In celebration of Dior’s new four-storey boutique in Bond Street, London (incidentally the largest Dior store in the United Kingdom!), Dior has collaborated with British sculptor and visual artist Marc Quinn on a limited-edition selection of iconic Lady Dior bags and small leather accessories. We first spotted Marc Quinn’s designs for Dior when it was introduced at the brand’s Cruise 2017 show in Blenheim Palace.

Well-known for his provocative sculptural portraits composed of organic materials that explore the relationship between art and science, Quinn imbues his contemporary artistry into Dior’s most iconic bag. The result is a vivid, hyper-realist take on the Lady Dior: Floral prints drawn from his oeuvre on one side of the bag, and the same motif with colours reversed on the flip side; violet, white or black orchids blown up against a backdrop of snow or volcanic earth and a Lady Dior ‘Fossil Record’ bag with a flower relief embossed into silver leather. Quinn’s exploration of the relationship between man and nature’s untameable beauty is evident in his creations, such as the bright blue iris motif from his series We Share Our Chemistry with the Stars—with its rainbow colours representing a celebration of individuality, with the dark depths of the pupil in the middle representing the mystery and uncertainty of life. Alongside the Lady Dior bags are clutches and wallets designed by the artist to complete this limited edition collection.

Take a look at the full collection here:
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A look into Harvard’s splendid collection of 2,500 colour pigments
A vault of colour

17.04.2016
By Su Fen Tan

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Housed inside the Straus Center for Conservation and Technical Studies at Harvard Art Museums, the samples from the Forbes pigment collection are placed in tinctured bottles behind tall glass cabinets. It was named after the Straus Center founder and former Fogg Art Museum Director, Edward Forbes, who began the collection at the start of the 20th century. On his travels, Forbes collected his samples from all around the world—from rare lapis lazuli found in Afghanistan to pigments from excavated sites at Pompeii.

The purpose for the pigment collection is to help doctor and conserve paintings. Forbes’ interest in preservation of paintings began with his purchase of the 14th century Madonna and Child with Saints in 1899. Upon his ownership of the painting, he noticed that it was quickly deteriorating. This sparked an interest into the process of how paintings were made, and lead the way into the collection of materials needed for the preservation of fine artworks as well as his own collection of early Italian paintings.

Just recently, the team from Great Big Story took their cameras inside Straus Centre for a closer look. Watch as Straus director Narayan Khandekar takes us through the impressive collection:

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10 Standout lip shades from the Screen Actors Guild Awards 2017
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31.01.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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You’ve seen all the glittery ensembles that the stars repped to the Screen Actors Guild Awards 2017 last night, but don’t miss out on their outstanding beauty looks that are giving us major beauty envy. Game of Thrones’ actress Sophie Turner was one of the few who sported the monochromatic trend, matching her fiery lip colour to her gown. Shades of orange and deep red took off as well, with Chrissy Teigen, Ariel Winter, and Kate Hudson looking resplendent in the above mentioned shades. If Maisie Williams’ smouldering oxblood lip doesn’t make you want to pull off that look for yourself, we don’t know what will. Below, feast your eyes on our favourite lip looks of the night:
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7 Minutes with Zac Efron, the new face of Hugo Iced fragrance
#YourTimeIsNow

25.04.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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It’s no surprise that multi-talented actor and producer Zac Efron is the new face of Hugo’s latest fragrance, Hugo Iced. Pretty much a millennial icon in his own right, Efron’s charisma and adventurous side makes him the perfect celebrity ambassador to take on the brand’s multifaceted fragrance. We had a quick chat with the 29-year old star on what makes a Hugo Iced man along with behind-the-scene snippets of the fragrance’s ad campaign.

What brought this collaboration to fruition?
The timing was a big part of it. The #YourTimeIsNow hashtag resonated with me, and the message behind this fragrance as well—that you need to take your first step in the moment to achieve great things. I do love the new Hugo Iced fragrance too, it’s really energetic and refreshing.

What do you think embodies a Hugo Iced man?
The Hugo man is adventurous and fun-loving. He is somebody who isn’t afraid of trying new things. He has fun with life and doesn’t take it too seriously.

How was the shoot for the fragrance campaign?
It was interesting because we shot it like a film, and then we had a separate photoshoot, and both were directed by fantastic photographers. During the video shoot I had to walk across this giant construction beam suspended across two high buildings—there was a 20-feet drop, and I was just walking on it without any safety wire, we just went for it!

How is your experience as an ambassador for a fragrance?
It’s very different to be filming for a brand, compared to acting for a film. It’s great because I can spread a message to millennials that they should take charge of their lives and believe in themselves and I’m glad that I can do so. There are a lot of major things milliennials can accomplish together if we’re united—we only have one life to live, so don’t procrastinate and follow your dreams. But have fun along the way!

What do you think Hugo Iced so special?
The message behind the fragrance—it’s brilliant. Being an ambassador for a classic fragrance brand like Hugo Boss makes me incredibly proud. The fact that I’m in the right position to reach out to our generation, truly is an honour and makes it special.

If you’re a fan of Hugo’s iconic fragrance, Hugo Man, Hugo Iced is definitely up your alley. Opening with notes of iced mint for an crisp, energizing touch, the fragrance is multi-layered and develops along with time. Its heart notes of wild tea, juniper and bitter orange make for a lively juxtaposition, while a hint of masculinity is present via wild vetiver for a deep and intense base.

Take a look at the new Hugo Iced ad campaign here:

Hugo Iced EDT comes in 75ml (RM254), 125ml (RM338) and 200ml (RM423) — and is available on counters in major departmental stores nationwide. Hugo Iced Shower Gel and Deodorant Stick are also available for RM96 each.

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#BuroBrides: A guide to picking your bridal hair and makeup look for the big day

18.02.2020
By Redzhanna Jazmin

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Weddings are called The Big Day™ for a reason—for many people it’s the biggest milestone of their lives, and a huge call for celebration. Apart from being the happiest day of your life hopefully, it’s probably also going to be one of the most well-documented.
So, when you look back on the countless photos, you’re going to want to be flooded with happy memories and fond feelings; not cringing at little details like a dodgy makeup look or a big hair misstep.
To help you avoid this whole situation, we’ve got a guide to help you choose your bridal makeup for your special day.
There are three main things you have to consider when choosing your bridal makeup look: Your personal style and tastes, the silhouette (and colour) of your dress and your theme/location.
Your personal style

Are you an old-soul retro enthusiast? A hopeless romantic? A glam goddess? Your personal style is one of the most important things to factor in for your wedding makeup—you’ve got to feel good for your big day, and the easiest way to instil confidence within yourself is to make sure your bridal makeup feels like you.
Never really dabbled much with makeup but just adore the pin-up look for yourself? Switch it up for your big day and go vintage! A bold liner and red lip combo is a timeless trend and a perfect suitor for a wedding. Usually opt for natural, feminine looks on your day-to-day? There’s no reason why you can’t stick to what you know.
Get your makeup done as you usually would, but up the ante on the romance-factor with a darker eyeshadow and glam up your hair into a polished ‘do. It’s the easiest way to feel like an elevated you. At the end of the day, it doesn’t matter what you go for as long as you feel beautiful and comfortable.

Don’t worry; if you’re still finding it difficult to settle on a look, there are other things to consider.
The Wedding Dress
Picking out a wedding dress is one of the first steps to any bridal duties. It’s what puts you in the mood and what makes you really feel like a bride-to-be. However, while many would argue that this is the most integral part of the ‘bridal look’, without the right hair and makeup to pull it together it’s a dud.
There are several things to consider in order for you to use your dress to help you pick your beauty look; consider the silhouette, the details on the dress and the style.

For example, intricate lace details over a traditional full skirt and a heart-shaped neckline would perhaps call for a more romantic, feminine makeup look with a vintage, retro-inspired ‘do, whereas a streamlined, slinky dress may call for a more glam look—a sexy smokey eye and undone, tousled curls in a messy updo would complement a more contemporary dress silhouette.
Or, if you’re inclined towards an alternative look and planning for a little more colour, coordinating your makeup with the colour of your dress would be a trendy way to pull the look together.
The Wedding Theme and Destination

If you’re still indecisive, have a think about the theme and venue location. A beach wedding typically means lighter, dewy, natural makeup and beachy waves (though a hefty helping of setting spray means you can go as glam as you want, should you wish!), whereas a destination wedding in a Scottish castle may call for a more classic, princessy look (and plenty of moisturising face mist to fend off the cold, dry weather).

If none of these tips helped you decide on your bridal beauty look, consider having two main looks for the big day—one for the ceremony and one for the reception!
And finally, if you still can’t make up your mind, here’s the contingency plan: ask for advice from your bridal hair and makeup artist ahead of time—they’ll have made up plenty of brides for their big day and are bound to have a good idea of what looks best. Bring in a few of your ideas and inspirations to your consultation and see what they think!
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3 Marvellous Gizmos That’ll Have You Primed to Perfection in Minutes
Go, Gadget, Go!

27.06.2015
By Renyi Lim

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For a spotless, squeaky-clean complexion

Try: Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Deep Cleansing Brush, RM 456
Take your facial cleansing regimen to the next level with Clinique’s new sonic-action brush head, which targets those hard-to-reach areas – your nose, hairline and chin, for instance – that your hands can’t manage. With two types of rounded bristles – firm, shorter bristles for oilier areas with clogged pores, and softer bristles for your face’s delicate areas – the oval-shaped brush head gently (but efficiently) lifts makeup, sebum and dirt from blemish-prone skin. To get the best out of your brush, team it with Clinique Anti-Blemish Solutions Cleansing Gel, RM 106 and let it glide lightly over your whole face for 30 seconds – could it be any simpler?
For a firm, flawless booty

Try: bliss Fatgirl Slimulator, RM 99
This handy rubber scrubber, which has a specially designed nubby surface to wake up your skin’s circulation and stimulate the drainage of excess fluid and toxins, is all about that bass. After you’ve stepped out of the shower, use the scrubber to massage all cellulite-prone areas, like your buttocks and the backs of your thighs, in a ‘press, rotate and roll’ action that moves upwards in the direction of your heart. Pair it with bliss Fatgirl Sleep, RM 169, as a pre-bedtime routine to eliminate those annoying lumps and bumps.
For beautifully buffed feet

Try: Clarisonic PEDI Sonic Foot Transformation System, RM 785
Putting your tootsies on display while you’re wearing your holiday sandals or going barefoot needn’t be a nerve-wracking experience. Tackle rough heels and toes with Clarisonic’s Pedi device, which smoothens your feet ten times better than manual buffing can. Its attachable Pedi Smoothing Disc sloughs away flaking foot skin using sonic technology, while the anti-bacterial Pedi Wet/Dry Buffing Brush Head exfoliates and polishes dry, damaged feet. You’ll be kicking off your shoes in no time!

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Miroslava Duma and the unfortunate revelation of a life-threatening disease that changed her

05.12.2019
By Ronn Tan

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We’ve all heard the line, “Life’s a brief candle” and true enough, the unpredictability of life is reason enough to always be grateful and appreciative. Recently, Miroslava Duma revealed in a post on Instagram that earlier this year, she was told she only had seven months to live. The perpetrator? A rare lung disease that she has been fighting for the past few months.

The 34-year-old Russian influencer and editor wrote in the caption: “It was crazy scary then, but looking back, I realise that the past few months of recovery were possibly the happiest months of my entire life”.
It is never easy to find the good out of something terrible but it’s clear that her perspective on life has changed tremendously due to the unfortunate health diagnosis. She continued the post by saying, “I wake up happy, just because I can spend one more day here. Not asking for more or trying to run faster”.
What Miroslava, who founded Buro 24/7 in 2011, said next is something everyone should keep in mind. “Years of self-criticism and doubt, stress, dieting, physically, mentally, and emotionally pushing and pushing myself got my immune system to collapse and I had made myself fatally sick,” she said.
This is a wake up call—for herself and for those who need to understand that we should never stop loving ourselves for who we are.

While it’s still unclear the exact disease that she’s been diagnosed with, the good news is that she’s in recovery. Let’s all hope that Miroslava gets better and even better, cured. Sending you our well wishes, Mira!

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Shine and sparkle for the year-end fêtes with Kaimirra Tutan jewels
Let the good times glow!

14.12.2022
By Sarah Hani Jamil

Videography: New Storyboards Production I Makeup: Ummi Nasir I Hair: Mei Choi I Outfits: Melinda Looi, Khoon Hooi and Rizman Ruzaini I Location: Special thanks to The RuMa Hotel and Residences

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These 7 genderless jewellery collections are breaking style norms

As we enter the final month of the year, there are usually three things on everyone’s mind—rest, relaxation and celebration! It’s time to let all your worries go and embrace the holiday season. From Christmas to the New Year, and soon enough, Chinese New Year, there are plenty of reasons to go all out and celebrate. And what better way to do that than by looking like a million bucks at every event you turn up? Aside from picking the perfect party ensembles, elevate your look with an ultra-luxe touch from Kaimirra Tutan. Offering opulent jewellery, which highlights ammolite stones that twinkle from every angle, they make the perfect indulgent gifts for yourself or loved ones.

With an appreciation for the finer things in life, Kaimirra Tutan’s ethically-sourced ammolite gems are harvested by partners that are mindful of negative environmental impact. Damien Foo, the Group Managing Director, says, “We’ve partnered with Korite, the largest commercial producer of ammolite in the world, to source natural ammolite gems sustainably.” Each piece of jewellery is exquisitely crafted, representing the confidence and strength of the wearer. In keeping with the jeweller’s year-end festive theme, “Cherish this perfect moment because all good things are worth the wait,” find out which collections are meaningful gifting and fashion must-haves of the season.

BLOOM

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Understated yet elegant, pieces from this collection feature silver flowers with a single iridescent ammolite stone at the centre. Its rings, earrings and necklaces offer maximum styling opportunities.

BLOSSOM

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The dazzling Blossom line highlights an ammolite stone surrounded by sparkling diamonds in a teardrop design. Put these on and transform yourself from everyday casual to red-carpet glamour.

KNOTS

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Pieces from this collection are defined by a knot detail that connects ammolite stone to the silver backing of the chain of the necklace or earring. They are completely unique and make thoughtful gifts for the one with an eye for detail.

WAVES

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Textured metal on jewellery looks distinguished and lends an edgy touch to your style. The pieces highlight ammolite, held in place by textured waves.

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A tribute to the only star in our solar system, this collection offers glamorous and vibrant, sun-inspired designs. Pick these to truly make a statement!

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Worn either on their own, stacked, or as accent pieces to complement others, the design of this collection is minimal, modern and timeless.

WATCH: See how best friends Jovane Phang and Kittie Yiyi stack up their jewels for a New Year’s soiree below:

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The Kaimirra Tutan flagship boutique is located at S043, 2nd Floor, East Atrium MidValley Megamall. For more information about Ammolite gems and Kaimirra Tutan’s extensive Ammolite jewellery collections, head over to www.kaimirratutan.com.

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ICYMI: Malaysia’s total medals won at the 2017 SEA Games so far
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18.08.2017
By Rachel Au

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Updated as of 30 August, 10:12 pm
There’s always more excitement among Malaysians when the Games are hosted in our home country and everyone is especially more fired up since it’s the 60th Merdeka Day this year. Our spirits further elevated when Malaysia clinched the first gold medal of the 2017 SEA Games, with more in the bag since as listed below (and more to come).
We’ll be updating this page daily to help you keep tabs of the medal tally so far for Malaysia so do check in.
MALAYSIA’S MEDAL TALLY

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30 AUGUST 2017
♦ Malaysia’s Leong Mun Yee and Traisy Vivien Anak Tukiet were well in the lead to claim the women’s 10m synchronised platform gold medal with a total of 300.36 points. The guys, Hanis Nazirul and Jellson Jabillin, did not falter either as they clinched the gold in the men’s category. With these two victories, the Malaysian diving team has made a clean sweep of all 13 gold medals contested in the event.
♦ The Weightlifting | Men’s 85kg ended with Mohamad Fazrul Azrie Mohdad taking home the silver.
♦ The short track speed skating competitions concluded on a pleasant note as Anja Chong raced the fasted to clinch the gold medal in the Women’s 1000m while Halim Shahrum settled for a bronze in the men’s category.

29 AUGUST 2017
♦ We’d say it’s been quite a productive day for 14-year-old water skier Aaliyah Yoong Hanifah who bagged two medals today and set a new national record with a jump of 32.8m. She still has more events in the evening but so far, she has achieved a gold in the women’s jump competition and a silver in the women’s slalom.
♦ Fellow compatriot and sibling Adam Yoong Hanifah claimed the gold for the men’s tricks event after an impressive performance that amassed to a total score of 3,860 points. The nine-year-old’s feat made him the youngest gold medallist at the 2017 SEA Games but his sister Aaliyah remains the youngest-ever as she first won a gold when she was eight at the 2011 Games.
♦ Muhammad Syahir Nasir settled for a bronze in the Waterski & Wakeboard | Men’s Slalom event.
♦ The new SEA Games women’s singles champion has been crowned and it’s Malaysia’s very own Goh Jin Wei. Her achievement marked the end of the country’s 14-year wait for a SEA Games women’s singles title. She previously won the bronze two years ago in her Games debut. The silver went to compatriot Soniia Cheah.
♦ National badminton players Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai settled for a silver in the mixed doubles competition.
♦ The badminton men’s doubles also resulted in a silver after a heated competition between Malaysians Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi and Thailand’s Kittinupong Kedren-Dechapol Puaranakroh.

♦ Malaysia’s Wendy Ng Yan Yee and Nur Dhabitah Sabri paired up to claim the women’s 3m springboard synchro gold with a total of 304.71 points. Their results marked the nation’s ninth gold from diving where Malaysia is very close to winning all 13 gold medals contested.
♦ The pencak silat exponents enjoyed a string of sweet successes as Mohd Al-Jufferi emerged as the top winner in the Pencak Silat | Tanding “Putra” Class E (65-70kg) competition while Nurul Anisa settled for a bronze in the Tanding “Putri” Class A (45-50kg) match. Then, there’s Faizul Nasir who topped the Tanding “Putra” Class B (50-55kg) competition while Siti Shazwana Ajak claimed a gold in the Tanding “Putri” Class D (60-65kg). Later on, three-time world champion Siti Rahmah Mohamed Nasir retained the Women’s Class E gold medal; Robial Sobri contributed a gold from the Class H – 80-85kg event; Razak Ghazali topping the Class D – 60-65kg results; and Fauzi Khalid also clinching a gold in the Class F – 70-75kg event.
♦ With 399.15 points, diving duo Ahmad Amsyar Azman and Chew Yiwei claimed the gold in the Men Synchronised 3m Springboard event, beating Singapore’s Mark Lee Han Ming/Timothy Lee Han Kuan who scored 368.73 points.
♦ Cyclist Fatehah Mustapa continued to shine as she raced to a gold in the Women’s 500m Time Trial clocking at 34.542s—a new national record which is  0.125 seconds faster than the national record she achieved in the 2014 Commonwealth Games in Glasgow, Scotland. The silver and bronze medals went to Indonesia’s C. Dwi Putri (36.165s) and Santia Tri Kusuma (36.345s).
♦ The Men’s 1km Time Trial ended with Muhammad Fadhil surprising many to win the race, beating teammate and favourite Muhammad Shah Firdaus Sahrom, who finished in second place.
♦ The Muay competition resulted in Mohd Ali Yaakub bagging a gold in the 54kg category and Ain Kamarrudin claiming first place in the 57kg category. Meanwhile, Tengku Sharizal Tengku Abdul Rahman won a silver medal in the 67kg category and Muhammad Samsi Mohd Noor took home the bronze in the 71kg category.
♦ The women’s team final of the squash competition saw Malaysia deliver a gold.
♦ National sailor Ahmad Latif Khan aced the Men’s Laser Radial to score a gold while Nur Shazrin won a silver in the Women’s Laser Radial. Victory continued to sail in our favour as Muhammad Fauzi clinched a gold in the Men’s Optimist (U16) event.
♦ National sailor Nurul Shazwanie Mohd Saad came in first place in the Girl’s Optimist finals while fellow Optimist sailor Muhammad Fauzi Kaman Shah similarly took home the gold.
♦ Meanwhile, Khairulnizam Mohd Affendy settled for a bronze in the Laser Standard competition.
♦ The taekwondo competitions ended with Nur Dhia Liyana Shaharuddin and Iskandar Zulkarnain claiming silver medals, and Tee Chong Sheng and Nurul Nur Hafizzah Mahdi contributing a bronze medal each.
♦ The finals for Polo ended with Malaysia taking home the gold followed by Thailand with a silver, and Brunei with a bronze.
♦ The 137th gold medal for Malaysia was delivered by the men’s hockey team, retaining their title after defeating Myanmar 14-0 in the finals.
♦ The Cycling – Track | Men’s Team Pursuit event ended with Malaysia taking home the gold.
♦ The sepak takraw regu finals against the Philippines concluded with Malaysia taking home the gold, the 139th for the team.
♦ Azizulhasni Awang continued to soar as he raced to a gold in the Cycling – Track | Men’s Keirin event. Compatriot Mohd Shariz Efendi came in second place to take home the silver. The female representatives did not falter either as Fatehah Mustapa and Farina Shawati gave a 1-2 finish in the Women’s Keirin.
♦ Among her competitors at the women’s 500m short track speed skating, Anja Chong became the fastest athlete to clinch the gold, clocking at 48.448 seconds. The silver medal went to Thailand’s Vorravalan Leechinnaphat who clocked at 53.293s followed by Singapore’s Goh Cheyenne with a time of 1:05.581s.
*Read our interview with Anja Chong here.
♦ Over at the men’s 500m short track speed skating, Mohamad Ariff Rasydan Mohamad Fadzli was awarded the bronze.
♦ It’s her 11th SEA Games appearance but Leong Mun Yee is still a strong contender as always. Partnering with Jellson Jabillin, 16 years her junior, for the first time, the duo dived to a gold in the 10m platform mixed synchro. Amassing a final score of 311.94 points, the pair were miles away from their opponents as Singapore’s Jonathan Chan-Freida Lim (278.28) took home the silver and Indonesia’s Della Dinarsari Harimurti-Andriyan (244.32) settled for the bronze. This marked Mun Yee’s 16th gold since her Games debut at Jakarta 1997. In total, she has collected 26 medals in her SEA Games career, including six silvers and four bronzes.
*Read our interview with Leong Mun Yee here.
♦ The cricket men’s T20 saw Malaysia finish the finals with a silver while the women’s team settled for a bronze.
♦ The Weightlifting athlete Loro Wellkinson Peuji claimed a bronze in the men’s 77kg and below competition with a total lift of 295kg (135kg snatch, 160kg clean & jerk).
♦ The Malaysian men’s football team did their best in the finals against Thailand before the match ended 0-1 to clinch the silver medal.

28 AUGUST 2017
♦ Rhythmic gymnastics see another gold and silver finish as Koi Sie Yan topped the Apparatus Clubs Final with the most points followed by compatriot Izzah Amzan. Meanwhile in the Apparatus Final (AF) – Ribbon, Amy Kwan took home the 100th gold while Koi Sie Yan, the silver. The two athletes, however, swapped their roles the Apparatus Final (AF) – Hoop where Koi Sie Yan achieved the gold while Amy Kwan, the silver. Then in the Apparatus Final (AF) – Ball, Izzah Amzan contributed a gold while Koi Sie Yan won a silver.
♦ Malaysia’s Sharmini Christina and Qabil Ambak finished in second and third place in the Equestrian – Show Jumping | Individual competition.
♦ The women’s T20 cricket tournament saw Malaysia defeat Singapore to clinch a bronze medal.
♦ The 101st gold medal was delivered by the national rhythmic gymnastics team of Amira Sofiya, Amirul Fares, Chan Mei Thung, Koh Jei Yi, Tee Wei Qi, Tee Wei Wen and Thew Yue Jie in the Mixed Apparatus event. With this, Malaysia has won all eight gold medals contested for rhythmic gymnastics.
♦ Malaysia saw a 1-2 finish in the Men’s 1m Springboard event after Amsyar Azman received the most points followed by compatriot Ooi Tze Liang.
♦ Pandelela Rinong continued to soar as she took home the gold in the Women’s 10m Platform while Kimberly Bong won the bronze.
♦ Jasmine Lai Pui Yee-Muhammad Syafiq Puteh achieved a gold in the 3m springboard synchronised mixed-pair dive.
♦ Jasmin Nabilla Sukardi managed to grab a bronze in the women’s bantamweight 53kg match – the only medal Malaysia won on Day 3 of the taekwondo competitions.
♦ Silat exponent Muhammad Afifi contributed a gold to the Malaysian contingent following an outstanding performance in the seni (tunggal) event.
♦ Defeating Thailand 2-0, the Malaysian women’s field hockey team managed to retain their SEA Games gold medal, which also marked the 103rd gold achieved in this year’s Games.
♦ The final day of the Petanque competition saw Malaysian mixed doubles pair of Mohamad Nuzul Azwan Ahmad Temizi and Anis Amira Basri win the bronze medals.
♦ National squash players S.Sivasangari and Rachel Arnold ended as the top two in the Women’s Singles competition, contributing yet another 1-2 finish. The same results happened in the Men’s Singles thanks to Ng Eain Yow and M.Syafiq Mohd Kamal.
♦ Malaysian sailor Geh Cheow Lin settled for a silver at the RS One Women’s event while rookie Illham Wahab took home the bronze in the RS One Men’s event.
♦  Keeping up to the speed with the other fellow Malaysian athletes, Eiman Firdaus Mohd Zamri finished in first place followed by M.Nur Aiman Mohd Zariff in the Cycling – Track | Men’s Individual Pursuit.
♦ Cycling saw yet another double 1-2 finish after Azizulhasni Awang won the gold followed by M. Shah Firdaus Shahrom in the Men’s Sprint, and Fatehah Mustapa reached the finish line first followed by Farina Shawati in the Women’s Sprint. Azizulhasni’s win marked Malaysia’s achievement of the targeted 111th gold medals in the 2017 SEA Games. A remainder of 66 gold medals is up for grabs for the next two days.

27 AUGUST 2017
♦ Lawn Bowls continued to shine as Muhammad Soufi Rusli took home the gold in the Men’s Singles event while Emma Firyana topped the Women’s Singles.
♦ Malaysia achieved a 1-2 finish in the All-Around Finals for rhythmic gymnastics as Koi Sie Yan delivered a gold and Amy Kwan, a silver.
♦ National cyclist Irwandie Lakasek contributed a gold in the Men’s Scratch event.
♦ In the Women’s 9 Ball Pool Singles competition, Malaysians Suhana Dewi and Klaudia Djajalie both shared a bronze.
♦ The Malaysian team of Amira Sofiyai Amirul Fares, Chan Mei Thung, Koh Jei Yi, Tee Wei Qi, Tee Wei Wen and Thew Yue Jia scored the most points to win a gold in the Gymnastics – Rhythmic | Single Apparatus (5 Hoops) event, defeating defending champions Singapore who settled for a silver. The bronze went to the Philippines team.
♦ It was another day for the diving competitions and to kickstart it, Malaysia delivered a gold and silver in the Women’s 1m Springboard event thanks to world champion Cheong Jun Hoong and Jasmine Lai.
♦ It was a smooth finish in the Men’s Individual event for Figure Skating as Julian Yee accumulated the most points (205.4) to score a gold. Fellow Malaysian Khai Xiang took home the bronze (145.52) while the silver went to M. Martinez of the Philippines (171.63). Stay tuned for Julian’s next big stage as he will taking part in the qualifiers for the 2018 Winter Olympics.
♦ Taekwondo athlete Rozaimi Rozali won a gold in the Men’s Under 68 kg (Kyorugi) event.
♦ Malaysian Olympian Ooi Tze Liang aced the Men’s 10m Platform to deliver a gold while fellow national diver Chew Yi Wei received a silver.
♦ Taekwondo contributed a bronze to the Malaysian contingent thanks to Nur Intan Zulaikha in the Women’s Under 62 kg (Kyorugi) event.
♦ Another bronze was added from Taekwondo as P.Thinagaran Naidu came in third place in the Men’s Under 74 kg (Kyorugi) event.
♦ Clocking at 44.776s, Malaysia’s Mohd. Shariz Efendi Mohd. Shahrin, Mohd. Fadhil Mohd. Zonis and Mohd. Khairil Nizam Rasol placed first in the Team Sprint Men’s event to deliver a gold. The silver went to Thailand (43.735s) while Indonesia took home the bronze (46.749s). The women’s team (Fatehah Mustapa and Farina Shawati Adnan) did not falter either as they also finished the fastest (34.671s) to reach a gold; followed by Indonesia (35.211s) and Thailand (36.213s).
♦ Meanwhile, national cyclist Jupha Somnet won a bronze in the women’s omnium final.
♦ Mohamad Faizal Norizan and Ahmad Syukri Abdul Aziz gave Malaysia a smooth-sailing win in the Men’s International 470 category. It marked the first Malaysia has won a gold in the sailing event. With this, the duo’s next goal is to qualify for the Tokyo 2020 Olympics.
♦ A gold was also delivered in the Men’s International 420 event thanks to Muhamad Uzair Amin Mohd Yusof and Naquib Eiman Shahrin who managed to defend their winning title from the 2015 Singapore SEA Games.
♦ In the Women’s International 470 event, Nuraisyah Jamil and Norashikin Mohd Sayed bagged a silver.
♦ The Women’s International 420 event ended with Malaysia’s rookie pair Nur Aishah Kovo Mohd Yusri and Nurul Izzryn Shamsul Ariffin taking home the bronze.
♦ Malaysia’s Muhammad Kamal Ishak-Suhairi Sulaiman settled for a silver in the sepak takraw men’s doubles competition after defeating Laos 2-1. In the third set, however, Muhammad Kamal was injured and thus replaced by Muhammad Afifuddin. Meanwhile, a bronze was shared by Malaysia and Myanmar in the women’s doubles.

26 AUGUST 2017
♦ It was a 1-2 finish at the Men’s 3m Springboard event as national divers Ooi Tze Liang and Ahmad Amsyar finished with a gold and silver.
♦ Malaysian Olympian Jonathan Wong didn’t shoot down any hopes as he scored the most points in the Men’s 10m Air Pistol match to win a gold, defeating Rio Olympic champion Xuan Vinh of Vietnam. Meanwhile, in the Women’s 50m Rifle 3 Positions, Nur Suryan settled for a bronze.
♦The Pencak Silat | Artistic Regu competition saw Malaysia take home the silver while the gold went to Indonesia, and bronze to Singapore.
♦ The team of national divers continued to shine throughout the day. Delivering yet another a 1-2 finish, Women’s 3m Springboard resulted in Ng Yan Yee winning the gold medal—her first SEA Games medal—and Nur Dhabitah Sabri, the silver. In the team event, the Pandelela Rinong-Gabriel Gilbert Daim pair bagged Malaysia’s 77th gold medal after topping the score board with 345.40 points.
♦ Waterski athlete Aaliyah Yoong contributed a gold from the Women’s Overall event, making her the youngest athlete in the Malaysian contingent to score a gold medal in two consecutive Games.
♦ Lawn Bowls has delivered another two gold medals. This time in the Women’s and Men’s Pairs competitions.
♦ Taekwondo had a pretty good haul for the day as athletes Yap Khim Wen and Jin Khun took home the silver in the Mixed Pair (Poomsae) event; Yap Khim Wen, a gold in the Women’s Individual (Poomsae) event; Chew Wei Yan, also a gold in the Men’s Individual (Poomsae) event; and a silver was delivered in the Men’s Pair (Poomsae) event.
♦ The Men’s 110 Metres Hurdles saw Malaysian athlete Rayzam Shah emerge as the top winner, ending his 10-year wait to regain the gold medal. After the 2007 Games, he had been finishing second best, defeated by his arch rival Jamras Rittidet of Thailand—until today.
♦ Another gold medal was delivered thanks to the team show jumping competition, marking the nation’s fifth gold in equestrian in the 2017 SEA Games. Previously, Malaysia has not won a gold in team show jumping since the 2007 Korat SEA Games.
♦ Clearing a height of 2.24m, high jump athlete Nauraj Singh took home the gold medal while fellow national jumper Lee Hup Wei won a silver. Through the Athletics | Men’s 5,000m—as it was the final day for the category—K. Prabudass finished in 14:57.43 to grab a silver.
♦ The first day of the judo competitions resulted in a silver (Chong Wei Fu in the Men’s Below 66kg), and two bronze medals (Farhan Uzair Fikri and Nor Izzatul Fazlia Tahir in the Men’s Below 73kg and Women’s Below 78kg).
♦ Not many expected Malaysia to score a medal in the Cycling (BMX) event as the nation had yet to win any until Noor Quraantaina Mama delivered a bronze in the women’s category today, setting a new achievement to be proud of.
♦ With a combined score of 153.100, Malaysia finally saw the end of a 10-year wait for a team rhythmic gymnastics gold. The team was represented by Koi Sie Yan, Amy Kwan Dict Weng and Izzah Amzan.
♦ The national men’s hockey team contributed the 82nd gold medal after winning 5-1 against Indonesia.
♦ The 83rd, and final gold medal, for the day was delivered by the women’s basketball squad who retained their winning title from two years ago after beating Thailand 65-60.

25 AUGUST 2017
♦ The national men’s lawn bowling team gave Malaysia a golden start in today’s Men’s Triples event.
♦ Malaysia shared the bronze with the Philippines in the Tennis | Women’s Doubles match.
♦ Muhamad Zubair delivered a bronze in the Men’s 50m Rifle 3 Position with 432.1 points. The gold went to Thailand while the silver was won by Vietnam.

♦ Lawn bowling picked up another gold medal for the Malaysian women’s triples team in the final match against the Philippines. The team members were Zuraini Khalid, Noorazlinda Zakaria and Azlina Arshad.
♦ The 65th gold was contributed by Nor Hamizah Abu Hassan and Nur Syazreen Abdul Malek after dominating the silat seni (artistic) doubles with the highest score. The duo defended the gold which they won at the 2013 Myanmar SEA Games.
♦ Malaysian cyclist Shahrul Mat Amin managed to claim a silver in the road race competition that spanned a distance of 141.6km.
♦ Malaysia’s bowling icon Shalin Zulkifli continues to inspire as she wrestled her third gold in the 2017 SEA Games. In a nail-biting final against Indonesia, the Women’s Master match ended 223-222. The Men’s Master title, on the other hand, went to Muhammad Rafiq Ismail, giving Malaysia a double win.
♦ In the women’s high jump, Malaysia’s Yeap Sean Yee received a bronze on countback.
♦ It was a double gold win in the artistic gymnastics pommel horse final as Malaysia’s Tan Fu Jie and Jeremiah Loo both acquired the same points.
♦ The Malaysian sepak takraw team garnered another bronze in the men’s quadrant which saw Thailand taking home the gold and Myanmar, the silver.

24 AUGUST 2017
♦ The day started with the 51st gold medal attained by the national men’s karate team.
♦ Malaysia saw pretty good results from the Squash—Mixed Doubles competition today as the Sanjay Singh-S.Sivasangari pair hit a golden win while fellow national athletes Ryan Pasqual-Andrea Lee followed up with a silver.
♦ The Equestrian-Individual Dressage event saw Malaysian Quzandria Nur score a gold medal followed by Qabil Ambak with a silver.
♦ The national men’s fours team consisting of Safuan Said, Daeng Dhadyry Dahasry, Izzat Shameer Dzulkeple and Zulhilmie Redzuan will be celebrating today as they hit a silver medal for lawn bowls. The same can be said for the women’s fours team, consisting of Nor Hashimah Ismail, Nur Ain Nabilah Tarmizi, Nur Fidrah Noh and Nurul Alyani Jamil, who took home a gold.
♦ Well ahead of their other competitors, Taqiyuddin and Rosli beat the rest to the top spot in the Pencak Silat—Ganda Putra “Male” event.
♦ National shooter Bibiana Ng managed to garner a bronze medal in the Women’s 10m Air Pistol while Muhd Ezuan aced the Men’s 50m Rifle Prone event, winning a gold—the first for Malaysia in that category. Ezuan’s final score of 242.8 points also resulted in setting a new Games record which was previously 206.3 points by Thailand’s Wijan Supalert.
♦ Malaysia ended the Cycling – Road | Men’s Individual Mass Start event with Mohd Shahrul placing second.
♦ The Boxing | Men’s 49kg – 52kg match between Malaysia and Thailand today ended with Muhamad Fuad B. M. Redzuan claiming the winning title.
♦ Petanque | Men Doubles saw Saiful Bahri and Syed Ahmad claim a gold medal.
♦ With a final score of 5.25m, Iskandar Alwi beat his own a record—which is also the national record—in the Men’s High Jump event to deliver a bronze. Fellow Malaysian athlete Yap Sean Yee also missed the gold but set a new national record of 1.83m.
♦ Another new SEA Games record has been made as Malaysia’s Grace Wong performed astoundingly at the Athletics | Women’s Hammer Throw event. Her score: 59.24.
♦ Muhamad Fuad emerged as the gold medal winner in the Boxing | Men’s Light Fly (49kg)while Indran A/L Rama Krishnan shared the bronze with Indonesia’s Richard Oscar. Boxing | Men’s Light Heavy (81kg) saw Adli Hafidz take home the silver.
♦ The national karate team did pretty well in today’s competitions. In the Team Kata events, the men gained a gold and the women, a silver. After that, the Women’s Team Kumite event saw Malaysia top the rankings while the Men’s Team Kumite match resulted in Malaysia sharing a bronze with Indonesia.
♦ Badminton has contributed two silver medals thanks to the Women’s and Men’s Doubles event.
♦ Malaysia’s national bowling team of Shalin Zulkifli, Esther Cheah Mei Lan, Natasha Roslan, Sin Li Jane, Syaidatul Afifah Badrul Hamidi and Siti Safiyah Amirah Abdul Rahman has defended the women’s team gold which they won two years ago in Singapore. With a total of 6,264 pins, they defeated the Singapore team who had 6,203 pins overall.
♦ Cricket’s first-ever Games gold has been claimed by Malaysia while Singapore settled for silver.
♦ National swimmer Phee Jinq En (who we interviewed last year before the Olympic Games) did more than just win a gold medal in the Women’s 100m Breaststroke, defending the title she won two years ago in Singapore—she broke an eight-year Games record held by fellow Malaysian Siow Yi Ting who finished the race in 1:09.82s. Jinq En’s record is 1:09.00s.

23 AUGUST 2017
♦ The gymnastics events continue with the Artistic—Apparatus sub categories. Tan Ing Yueh balanced her weight to a silver medal in Balance Beam; Jeremiah Loo gained a bronze in Horizontal Bar; and Farah Ann floored the judges to a gold in Floor Exercise.
♦ Jupha Somnet cycled to second place in the Women’s Individual Mass Start event. It is her second silver medal in this year’s Games. The gold went to Vietnam’s Thi That Nguyen while Priatna Ayustina of Indonesia claimed the bronze.
♦ Malaysian shooter Joseph Lee hit a silver in the Men’s Skeet event while Hasli Izwan narrowly missed the gold by a point in the Men’s 25m Rapid Fire Pistols.

♦ National athlete Jackie Wong nailed his performance at the Men’s Hammer Throw, delivering a gold on behalf of the contingent. On top of that, he set a new SEA Games record—even breaking his own national record—of 65.90m.
♦ In the Men’s Epée Individual event, Malaysian fencing athlete Koh I-Jie managed to settle the match with a bronze, sharing it with Indonesia’s Indra Jaya Kusuma.
♦ National bowlers Sin Li Jane, Shalin Zulkifli and Esther Cheah pinned down a gold medal for the team in the Women’s Trio (Team A) match with a whopping score of 3,196, defeating their biggest rival, Singapore who achieved 3,186 pins. Malaysia’s Team B, consisting of Natasha Roslan, Siti Safiyah and Syaidatul Afifah, on the other hand, scored a bronze.
♦ Two gold medals have been contributed from the national karate athletes! In a conclusion of 3-0, Malaysian Syakilla Salni Jefry Krisnan defeated Vietnam’s Trang Cam Lanh to win the top spot in the Women’s Kumite Below 55kg. R.Sharmendran, on the other hand, delivered the 45th gold medal for Malaysia in the Men’s Kumite Below 75kg event.
♦ Elena Goh briskly reached the finishing line to a gold medal in the 10,000 Metres Walk event, ending an 18-year wait for Malaysia. Her record was 52:21.50s.
♦ Things have been going smoothly at the 2017 SEA Games for Malaysian Olympian Welson Sim who has yet again set a new Games record and achieved another gold medal. This time in the Men’s 200m Freestyle event.
♦ Sometimes good things come in pairs. In the Squash—Women’s Double match, Rachel Arnold and Andrea Lee have successfully garnered a gold while in the Men’s Double match, Ng Eain Yow and Syafiq Kamal’s win marked Malaysia’s 49th gold medal.
♦ Malaysians jumped for joy when Muhammad Hakimi aced the Men’s Triple Jump, beating the Philippines’ Mark Harry, who won a silver, and Thailand’s Pratchaya T., who settled for a bronze. Hakimi’s 16.77m jump marked the 50th gold medal for the country and a new national record.
♦ In the Men’s 200m, G.Aravin Thevarr made it to a bronze while Zaidatul Husniah scored a silver medal in the Women’s 200m event.
♦  Over at the Men’s 800m competition, Royson Vincent attained another bronze for the country.

22 AUGUST 2017
♦ The national wushu team strikes gold again as Ho Mun Hua delivers one in the Men’s Nanquan event; and Loh Jack Chang in the Men’s Taijiquan.
♦ Say hello to another silver thanks to the archery athletes in the Mixed Team Recurve competition.
♦ Meanwhile, Malaysian athletes cycled to a gold in the Men’s Team Time Trial event, finishing at 1:01:37.
♦ Over at the Equestrian arena, Malaysia has added another gold to the medal tally so far with a total of 210.947 points in the Team Dressage event.
♦ It’s a medal haul for the Malaysian gymnastics team as they’ve scored a total of three golds, two silvers, and one bronze.
♦ Malaysian Olympian Johnathan Wong has delivered a silver medal in the Men’s 50m Pistol event while national shooter Alia Sazana won a gold in the Women’s 25m Pistol event.
♦ In the Men’s Discus Throw event, national athletes Muhammad Irfan Sham and Abdul Rahman Lee contributed a gold and bronze.
♦ Malaysia topped the results in both the women’s and men’s Kata Individual events today thanks to karate athletes Lim Chee Wei and Celine Lee.
♦ For the Petanque—Women’s Singles competition, Suhartisera Zamri shared a bronze with Cambodia’s Un Sreya while in the Men’s Singles match, Muhamad Hafizuddin garnered a gold medal.
♦ The national bowling team is on fire as they achieved a 1-2 finish in the Mixed Doubles match with the Sin Li Jane-Rafiq Ismail (2816) pair winning a gold and the Alex Liew-Shalin Zulkifli (2803) duo following with a silver.
♦ Karate athlete Senthil K. has claimed the second SEA Games gold medal of his career in the Men’s Kumite Below 60kg event. He made his debut in the 2013 SEA Games where he won a gold.
♦ Malaysian karateka Pressy Misty Philip made it to second place alongside Indonesia’s Dessyinta R. in the Women’s Kumite Above 68kg event.
♦ In the Women’s 100m, Zaidatul Husniah raced to a silver in 11.74s while in the Men’s 100m, Khairul Hafiz took 10.38s to cross the finish line to a gold medal.

21 AUGUST 2017
♦ In today’s Wushu—Men’s Qiangshu event, our athletes Yeap Wai Kin and Wong Weng Son has once again made a 1-2 finish, delivering a gold and silver. As for the women’s competition, Eyin Phoon won her second silver in the Games.
♦ Malaysia’s elite cyclist Jupha Somnet managed to cycle to second place in the Women’s Criterium event. The first place went to Vietnam’s Thi That Nguyen while Jutatip Maneephan of Thailand finished third.
♦ Irene Chong* clocked in at 2:25:44 to win a bronze in the Individual Women’s Triathlon event. The gold and silver medals went to Marion Kim Mangrobang (2:18:58) and Ma. Claire Adorna (2:11:14) of Philippines.
*Also, have you watched the video where we gave Irene a one-minute push-up challenge?
♦ Malaysia has nabbed a gold medal in both the Women’s and Men’s Team Recurve match today.
♦ Malaysian cyclists Mohd Harrif Saleh and Mohd Zamri Saleh finished in first and third place in the Men’s Criterium competition. Second place went to Thanawut Sanikwathi of Thailand.
♦ The Tenpin Bowling category saw another top two finish in the men’s doubles event today when Alex Liew-Mohd Syafiq Ridhwan Abdul Malek hit a combined 2,647 points to a gold medal while Rafiq Ismail-Adrian Ang scored 2,630 points to a silver medal. Indonesia took home the bronze.
♦ The shooting events begin today as well and in the Men’s Double Trap Individual match, Malaysians Benjamin Khor and Abraham Eng has managed to contribute a gold and silver medal.
♦ Audrey Chan Yee Jo has added a bronze to Malaysia’s total of medals won so far through the Women’s Optional Taijijian event.
♦ In the Men’s Nandao + Nangun event, wushu athlete Ho Mun Hua has brought a bronze to the table with a final score of 19.30.
♦ Malaysian Olympian Welson Sim raced to a gold medal in today’s Men’s 400m Freestyle event, finishing at 3:50:26. It set a new Games record which beat the previous 3:59:97 set at the 2015 Singapore SEA Games—his own.
♦ With a score of 200.950, the national gymnastics team, which consists of Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, Lavinia Michelle, Nur Azira Aziri, Nur Eliellina Azmi, Tan Ing Yueh and Tracie Ang, has added another gold medal for the contingent in the Team Artistic event.

20 AUGUST 2017
♦ The first official day of the 29th SEA Games began with Malaysia’s Wai Kin Yeap taking the gold in the finals of the Wushu Taolu Men’s Jianshu. In the same event, Weng Son Wong won the silver medal making it a 1-2 win for the country.
♦ For the women’s Jianshu event, Malaysia’s Eyin Phoon settled for a silver after scoring 9.63 points. Vietnam’s Thuy Vi Duong won a gold with a score of 9.67 points while Singapore’s Hui Xin Fing came in third with a score of 9.60.
♦ To kickstart the Tenpin Bowling events, Malaysia’s Sin Li Jane scored a silver while seasoned bowler Shalin Zulkifli delivered a bronze in the women’s singles competition. The gold medal went to Singapore’s Cherie Tan Shi Hua. (By the way, have you watched the video where we challenged Sin Li Jane to a game of bowling?)
♦ Two gold medals and one silver were delivered in the 80km Equestrian Endurance race. Terengganu ruler Sultan Mizan Zainal Abidin won the individual gold in a time of eight hours 23 minutes and four seconds while fellow Malaysian Mohd Bulkhari Rozali (JQ Tuan Junior) raced to a silver. In third place was Mohammad Fuad Hashim but competition rules state riders from the same team cannot win all three medals, the bronze went to Thailand’s Warit Khuntaraporn who was in sixth place. The team gold was claimed by the Malaysian team comprising Muhammad Fuad, Mohd Adhwa Embong and Azizatul Asma Abdullah.
♦ After 16 years, Malaysia has finally won the gold medal in netball again. It was a heated battle against defending champions Singapore before the match ended at 65-41.
♦ In the men’s water polo event, Malaysia settled for a bronze while Singapore delivered a gold and Indonesia, a silver.
♦ We finally have a Rugby Sevens gold medal thanks to the men’s team! It was a breathtaking performance as the final against Singapore ended to a 22-7 victory. Meanwhile, the bronze was attained by Thailand. The women’s team also made history when they won a bronze medal with a 7-5 win over the Philippines.
♦ Synchronised swimming pair Lee Yhing Huey-Gan Hua Wei delivered a gold medal in the free routine duet event with a total score of 76.3000 points while Singaporeans Debbie Soh-Miya Yong Hsing took home the silver medal with 76.2333 points. Indonesians Anisa Feritrianti and Claudia Megawati were in third place with 71.4667 points.
♦ It was quite a medal haul for Malaysia from the Wushu category for the day as Loh Jack Chang contributed a gold in the men’s taijijian (taiji sword) event (Indonesia finished in second place followed by Singapore); and Diana Bong claimed her fourth career gold medal in the Games in Nanquan (second place went to Myanmar followed by Vietnam). For the Men’s Daoshu + Gunshu category, Jun Lim Khaw took home the bronze medal while Ying Ting Loh won a silver in the Women’s Gunshu event.
♦ The same can be said for the Tenpin Bowling category. Malaysians Rafiq Ismail and Adrian Ang gave a 1-2 finish in the men’s singles event where Rafiq managed to defend the gold medal he won in Singapore two years ago.
♦ Malaysia’s ace archer Khairul Anuar Mohamad settled for the silver in the men’s individual archery event after losing to Vietnam’s Chu Duc in the final rounds. Defending champion Witthaya Thamwong of Thailand received a bronze. In the women’s individual recurve, Nur Aliya Ghapar shot to a bronze.
♦ The synchronised swimming team added another silver for the Malaysian contingent in the team free routine event today. Singapore came in first place while Indonesia finished third.
♦ The national men’s team for Gymnastics—Artistic came in second place with a total score of 305.550. The gold went to Vietnam while Thailand settled for a bronze.

19 AUGUST 2017
♦ Malaysia’s 44-year wait for a medal in the SEA Games men’s marathon finally ended today as Muhaizar Muhammad finished in 2hrs:35mins.05s to achieve a bronze. Singapore’s Guillaume Soh Rui Yong, a defending champion, came in first at 2:24.25s while Indonesia’s Agus Prayogo took second place with a time of 2:27.16s.
♦ In the final round-robin match of the Men’s Team Regu (Sepak Takraw) match, Malaysia and Brunei each shared the bronze medal while the winning title went to Thailand for the 12th time since the 1993 Singapore SEA Games. Indonesia took home the silver.

18 AUGUST 2017
♦ Heidi Gan (read our interview with her here) and Kevin Yeap each raced to a gold at their respective 10km Open Water Swimming event.
♦ Malaysian duo Juwaidi Mazuki and Faten Nurfatehah Mat Salleh gained a total of 152 points to come up on top at the Archery—Mixed Team Compound competition.
♦ Synchronised swimming pair Lee Yhing Huey-Gan Hua Wei delivered a silver medal in the Duets Technical Routine event with a final score of 74.3659 just behind the Singaporean pair.

17 AUGUST 2017
♦ Gan Hua Wei took home the gold for the Synchronised Swimming—Solo Technical event with the highest points of 73.8386. (By the way, have you watched the video where we tried to copy her “basic” synchro moves?)
♦ Lee Yhing Huay finished the Synchronised Swimming—Solo Free Routine event with a total of 74.7000 points to take the silver medal.
♦ In the archery event, the national men’s compound team (Lee Kin Lip, Mohd Juwaidi Mazuki, Zulfadli Ruslan) defeated Singapore 228-222 in the final round to win the top spot.
♦ Similarly, the national women’s compound team (Faten Nurfatehah, Saritha Cham Nong and Nurul Shazhera) won Malaysia’s first gold in archery with the final score 253-252 against Vietnam.
♦ The Malaysian Chinlone team scored a silver in the Non-Repetition Primary event with a total of 300 points. The gold went to Thailand who amassed 363 points.
♦ On the other hand, Malaysia garnered a bronze in the Chinlone—Non-Repetition Secondary event.

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♦ The first gold medal of the 2017 SEA Games went to Malaysia in the men’s chinlone linking competition. Coincidentally, it’s the first time the Malaysian team won a gold in the event.
♦ In the men’s individual compound event, national archer Mohd Juwaidi Mazuki delivered a silver, narrowly missing first place by a point to Prima Wisnu Wardhana of Indonesia.
♦ A bronze medal was attained in the women’s archery individual compound event by Fatin Nurfatehah while Sri Ranti of Indonesia and Chau Kieu Oanh of Vietnam took the gold and silver medals respectively.
♦ In the Chinlone Event 2 (Same Stroke), the national Malaysian team shared a bronze with Laos.

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#BuroEats: 5 New places to visit in KL for July 2018

07.07.2018
By Rachel Au

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1. Pak Tai Restaurant

An offshoot of the original Pak Tai at The Ritz-Carlton Koh Samui, this newly-opened restaurant serves up delicious Southern Thai cuisine. You can be assured of an authentic spread at the hands of Thai native Chef Guk, who sources fresh local produce and ingredients from the Land of Smiles itself. For appetisers, try the Phla Pla Meuk — squid salad with roasted chilli paste dressing for a fiery start, while for mains, we like the Massaman Nua — a cardamom-scented southern curry with slow-cooked beef cheek that falls apart upon the first bite. Pair your meals with Thai-inspired cocktails for a distinct dining experience.
Address: Feast Village, Starhill Gallery
Opening hours: 12pm – 3pm; 5.30pm – 10.30pm
Phone number: 03 2782 3814
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2. Rawsome Bangsar

Personally, we always feel extra good tucking into something healthy right after a good workout stretch. Rawsome’s latest cafe can do just that as they’ve opened up next to their equally new yoga and pilates studio. The space is bright, airy and full of greenery — even better, they offer bamboo straws.
Address: 7, Jalan Riong, Bangsar, 59000 KL (or look for The Flow – Yoga & Pilates)
Opening hours: 9am – 5pm (closed on Fri)
Phone number: 012 683 4943
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3. Eatomo Bangsar

Just when you thought Telawi is out of new places to eat, Eatomo opens their third outlet there, making it even easier for everyone to get their poke bowl fix (among other tantalising offerings).
Address: 21, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours:
Fri – Sun: 12pm – 11pm
Mon, Wed, Thurs: 12pm – 3pm & 6pm – 10.30pm
Phone number: 03 2202 3280
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4. Alta Cafe

Venture a little further away from busy Telawi area and you’ll find yet another new cafe has sprouted up quietly in Bangsar. The menu is inspired by the European cafe scene and the brains behind it — includes the people behind Sitka, Feeka and Food Foundry — makes Alta rather promising. Also, the myriad of ways they cook up their eggs is sure to be an instant crowd pleaser.
Address: 59-1, Jalan Bangkung, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 8am – 11pm (closed on Mon)
Phone number: 03 2201 0725
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5. Maison Des Pains

If you can’t resist your love for croissants, then give in and head to Publika’s new French boulangerie. From the Red Velvet Croissant to the Pandan Baguette to the very Instagrammable shopfront, it’ll definitely be, as their hashtag says, #loafatfirstsight.
Address: UG-63A Publika Shopping Gallery
Opening hours: 10am – 10pm
Phone number: 03 6411 9197
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Alexander McQueen: Best runway shows

15.03.2020
By Stephanie Boey

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Daniel Lee’s debut collection adds modern touches to Burberry’s heritage
It's coming home

24.02.2023
By Benedict Unang

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In case you missed the news, Burberry appointed Daniel Lee as its new Chief Creative Director last September, merely a few days after the British fashion label presented its SS23 collection in London. For fashion enthusiasts, such news signifies exciting times ahead, as the British designer is famed for bringing Bottega Veneta back into the spotlight with leather goods in striking colour schemes. With a new chapter opening, we expect Lee to take Burberry off its established paths and into new grounds.
We were given a hint of what was to come earlier this month when Burberry wiped off its Instagram clean, leaving us all speculating what it intended. Moments later, the fashion giant launched its first campaign under Lee’s new creative direction, starring a bunch of British talents, namely rapper Shygirl, Skepta, and Raheem Sterling in images captured by Tyrone Lebon. Accompanying the visuals is a revamped logo of the brand’s Equestrian Knight Design (EKD) from 1901, which is now making a comeback for Burberry’s latest chapter.

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On the runway
At last, Lee’s vibrant vision came to life with his debut collection presented at Kennington Park on Monday. There’s no better way to open the show other than by paying tribute to the House with two classic Burberry Trench coats in shades of heritage green with glossy shearling collars—signifying how prepared Lee is to herald in a new modern era. The classic check and EKD are presented in vivid colours across all tailoring, blanket coats and knits. British motifs like the English rose and tartan decorated overcoats, jumpers, and trimmed dressing gowns.
Elsewhere, chunky equestrian boots and rubber rain boots walked the runway together with sandals, mules, and pumps accented by cosy faux fur and shearling—adding a camp and playful touch to the entire collection. The accessories did not fall short either, with the bags embracing Burberry’s outdoor aesthetic as seen on its colourful saddle bags and satchels that had lowercase gold metal ‘b’ emblems—some of which even came with bushy fox tails.

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A-listers in the front row
While the Brits dominate the front rows, Burberry’s Asian brand ambassadors—Jun Ji-Hyun, Son Heung-Min and Bright Vachirawit—caught our attention as they were decked in Burberry’s classic trench coats. Meanwhile, Rosie Huntington-Whiteley and her fiance, Jason Statham, arrived at the show in all-black ensembles, while Naomi Campbell donned a classic grey two-button suit with a long black coat draped over her shoulders. Swipe through the gallery to see more celebrities attending the show.

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