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Billie Eilish releases new 007 theme song, Robert Pattinson debuts first look as the new Batman

17.02.2020
By Charmaine Loh

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Hello, pop culture junkies! Welcome back to Pop Culture Catch-Up where we bring you everything you need to know in the pop culture scene that happened over the week. This week’s headlines include a first look at Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight and Billie Eilish releases theme song for the new James Bond film, No Time To Die.

The trailer for Wes Anderson’s new movie, The French Dispatch is out now

Wes Anderson’s highly anticipated new film The French Dispatch has just released their first trailer. Set in a fictional French city, the film revolves around a group of journalists at an outpost of an American newspaper bureau, led by editor Arthur Howitzer Jr.—played by Bill Murray. The star-studded cast includes Timothee Chalamet, Tilda Swinton, Frances McDormand, Benicio del Toro, Saoirse Ronan and more.
The upcoming film will be Anderson’s 10th feature film and also his first live-action effort since the release of The Grand Budapest Hotel—he last directed the stop-motion-animated film Isle of Dogs. Catch The French Dispatch in theatres starting July 24.
Kesha loses Dr. Luke defamation lawsuit

Last week, New York State Supreme Court Justice Jennifer G. Schecter ruled that Kesha had defamed her former producer Lukasz Gottwald—professionally known as Dr. Luke—in text messages to Lady Gaga claiming that he had raped both, Katy Perry and herself. The 32-year-old pop star was also ordered to pay over USD374,000 in interest to him due to her late payment of over USD1.3 million in royalties.
Back in 2014, Dr. Luke countersued Kesha for defamation after she sued him for verbal abuse and alleged sexual assault. During their six-year-long legal battle, it was revealed that Kesha sent text messages to Lady Gaga claiming that Dr. Luke raped both Kesha and Katy Perry, which Dr. Luke claims to be further instances of defamation. Following the ruling (which you can read here), Kesha’s legal team said that they are planning to appeal.
Game of Throne‘s star Sophie Turner is reportedly pregnant

Sophie Turner and Joe Jonas are expecting their first child together, as confirmed by JustJared in a report last Wednesday. According to E! News, the 23-year-old actress is about four months along and they are both “extremely excited”. The pregnancy comes less than a year since they got hitched in Las Vegas last May. A formal second wedding was also held a month later in France.
A quick recap of Oscars 2020 highlights

The 92nd Academy Awards was a historic night when Parasite was announced as the winner of the Awards’ most prestigious category, Best Picture. The South Korean comedic thriller went home as the biggest winner of the night with four awards—Best Original Screenplay, Best Foreign Language Film, Best Director and Best Picture. They made Oscar-history as the first non-English language film to bag the Best Picture award and were also the first South Korean film to ever be nominated for an Oscar.
Besides honouring the best of film, the Oscars 2020 also honoured the many talents that were lost during the previous year including Kirk Douglas, Kobe Bryant, Godfrey Gao. During the In Memoriam segment, Billie Eilish performed her rendition of of the song Yesterday as a touching tribute. Click here to see the full Oscars 2020 In Memorium gallery.
Another highlight was Eminem’s surprise performance of his 2002 song Lose Yourself, 17 years after it won him an Academy Award for Best Original Song. Despite the confused reactions from various attendees (which went viral), the 47-year-old rapper earned a standing ovation at the end of his performance. In a later interview with Variety, he revealed that the performance was a belated do-over since he did not attend the 2003 Oscar ceremony. More here for Oscars 2020 winners list and highlights.
Netflix’s Sex Education will return for a third season

Heads up, Sex Education fans! Netflix has announced the return of its third season. While there are no confirmations regarding the release date right now, many speculate that the third season will premiere next January—based on the release dates of two of its previous seasons (January 2019 and January 2020 respectively). Click here for more information on the hit teen drama.
Billie Eilish debuts theme song for new James Bond film, No Time To Die

Grammy-award-winning singer, Billie Eilish released No Time To Die last Thursday, which will be the theme song for the upcoming James Bond film of the same name. It was announced back in January that the 18-year-old singer will follow the footsteps of singers such as Adele and Sam Smith to perform the new 007 theme song, incidentally making her the youngest artist to compose a theme song for the franchise.
The slow but dramatic ballad was written alongside her brother and musical collaborator, Finneas O’Connell, who also produced her Grammy-winning album When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?. The 25th installment of the James Bond series is set to release in April.
The Batman director, Matt Reeves shares first look of Robert Pattinson as the Dark Knight

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— Matt Reeves (@mattreevesLA) February 13, 2020

Thanks to director Matt Reeves, we scored a first look of Robert Pattinson in the famous batsuit. The 56-second screen test shared on Reeve’s Twitter showed the Batman symbol—many fans believe it’s crafted from the gun that killed Bruce Wayne’s parents—on the outfit and also Pattinson in Batman’s cowl.
Other cast members include Zoe Kravitz as Catwoman, Colin Farrell as Oswold Cobblepot/Penguin, John Turturro as Gotham mob boss Carmine Falcone and more. The Batman is scheduled to release on June 25, 2021.
To All The Boys: P.S. I Still Love You is out now

guess what malaysia, now you can watch To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before without signing up! it’s our gift to you ❤ #ToAllTheBoyshttps://t.co/WP4M6eTvnN pic.twitter.com/waMKDCZC8X
— Netflix Malaysia (@NetflixMY) February 12, 2020

Good news for all fellow Malaysians who are fans of Noah Centineo, ahem. The second installment of the To All The Boys I’ve Loved Before film series is now out on Netflix. In honour of it’s release, the first installment is now available for all Malaysians without a Netflix account to watch through March 9. Catch all the romance and drama between Lara Jean and Peter Kravinsky here. Don’t miss out!

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Travel
5 Exciting Christmas villages and markets to visit this December 2019

13.11.2019
By Zoe Yang

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Snow covered trees, warm roasted chestnuts, fragrant mulled wines—nothing beats the experience of celebrating Christmas in places that just ooze the festive vibes naturally. Get your comfiest sweaters and boots out for your next winter holiday! It’s going to get cold at these destinations:
Santa Claus Village in Rovaniemi, Finland
When: Now – 6 January 2020

Ever dreamed of living in Santa’s neighbourhood, or in the North Pole? You can finally realise your childhood dream here! You get to meet Santa and cross the magical Arctic Circle. Hiking this trail is an experience! It marks the southernmost latitude where the sun can stay continuously below or above the horizon for 24 hours—a phenomenon known as the Midnight Sun in the summer and the Polar Night (‘Kaamos’) in the winter. Visitors can also get a certificate confirming the feat, if they’re able to trek through 8km and find the marked Arctic Circle spot. There are many more fun indoor and outdoor activities you can try out here and feel like a kid again.

For more information, visit here.
Hallstatt Christmas Market in Hallstatt, Austria
When: 7 – 8 December 2019

For a memorable Christmas, you can visit one of the UNESCO World Heritage sites—Hallstatt, Austria. Surrounded by a lake and mountain, this village is adored by many for its unbelievably dreamy, picturesque view (read: Instagram-worthy!). What’s more, the Christmas market will open in this very town; guaranteed to be a trip to remember! There will also be handcrafted Christmas goods, deliciously warm food and drinks, and more fun activities. While fresh, white snow grace Hallstatt in December, it’s safe to say that this town does not need much decoration to create a Christmas look; it’s perfect on its own.  Don’t miss this place out for a surreal and pinch-me-I’m-dreaming moments.
Entrance is free. For more information, visit here.
Hafnarfjörður Christmas Village, Iceland
When: 30 November – Every weekend in December until Christmas

Iceland is known as one of the most beautiful spots to see the Northern Lights. Aside from that, Iceland’s small town, Hafnarfjörður will be hosting a Christmas village this year. Head downtown to enjoy live performances and other fun activities including visits from the Icelandic Yule Lads, horse-drawn carriage rides and more. Take the opportunity to shop as the locals will be selling handcrafted items in a quaint village of Christmas houses. Not to miss are also the locals’ homemade Icelandic delicacies, snacks, and hot drinks for warmth.
For more information, visit here.
Rauthausplatz Christmas Market in Vienna, Austria
When: 15 November – 26 December 2019

Visit the busiest, liveliest, and most fun Christmas event in Vienna this festive season. Vienna’s largest Christmas market, Rauthausplatz have more than 150 vendor stalls, offering a wide selection of festive foods such as traditional roasted chestnuts, cream-filled pastries, different flavoured pretzels, Victorian-style lollipops, and other savoury food as well. Their fragrant mulled wine in beautiful mugs are a must-have too. If you’re looking for quality Christmas goods to gift, or for yourself, check out the stalls selling decor items and arts and crafts made by artisans from Austria and surrounding countries. After a wholesome meal (and shopping), you can take part in games and activities such as ice-skating, cookie-decorating, candle-making and more. Be prepared to brace the large crowd when you visit in the evening, otherwise drop by during off-peak hours such as weekday mornings for a more peaceful stroll. However, it’s best not to miss the Christmas market’s beautiful scenery at night when all the fairy lights are switched on.
Entrance is free. For more information, visit here.
Southbank Centre’s Winter Market in London, UK
When: 8 November 2019 – 5 January 2020

Celebrate a Nordic-inspired festive wonderland at South Bank’s riverside, overlooking the spectacular views of London Eye and River Thames. Traders from around the world come to set up stalls here, offering a variety of international cuisines such as Indian, Greek, and Asian. There are also traditional festive food like raclette, bratwurst, and sweet treats. If you’re opting for a sit-down and chill kind of vibe with friends and families, a few of these pop-up restaurants—Jimmy’s Lodge, Mac & Cheese Truck, and an alpine-style Bar Under the Bridge, will be available too. Visitors can join festive activities such as Black Beauty, The Legends and Legacies Yuletide Special, and more. Families with kids can spend time visiting art exhibitions—Squidsoup and London is Love at Royal Festival Hall and Queen Elizabeth Hall; or enjoy a movie night with Disney’s classics—The Lion King, Toy Story, Beauty and The Beast, and Frozen.
The entrance to the Winter Market is free. For more information, visit here.
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Beauty
Golden Globes 2017: All the red carpet beauty looks we love
Lights, camera, action

09.01.2017
By Wei Yeen Loh

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Despite the brooding, gloomy weather, Hollywood’s stars came out to celebrate the best in both TV and film in Beverly Hills, California. The awards ceremony is still underway as we compile the best beauty trends spotted on the red carpet. Our favourite A-listers didn’t disappoint, with varied beauty looks ranging from glamourous to girly to complement their spangled ensembles.

Statement lips
It looks like the matte bold lip look isn’t going anywhere. The memo tonight for sporting this trend is to pair it with a full set of lashes for maximum impact—we’re loving how Lily Collins had a light dusting of pink over her eyelids for an intriguing effect.
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A dramatic smoky eye
Hollywood’s glam girls always love a dramatic eye, and tonight was no different. Ruth Negga opted for a silver grey smoky eye to complement her sequinned gown, while Olivia Culpo did the phrase ‘go for gold’ justice with a touch of gold in the middle of her eyelids.
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The romantic lip
The ultra-feminine, pink lippie is having its moment on the red carpet as well. Emma Stone and Jessica Chastain’s subtle lip colours were in tandem with their rosy complexions, and we can’t resist Natalie Portman’s choice of pink that packed a punch.
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Fashion
Willing to shell out extra? These designer face masks will keep you safe and stylish

01.09.2020
By Joan Kong

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Now that face masks have become an essential for the foreseeable future, we’re seeing more and more brands hopping on the trendwagon and selling face coverings, including luxury fashion houses.
While it’s important to note that cloth masks are not a replacement for medical-grade ones, with social distancing measures in place, they are still a great alternative—especially if you take the environmental impact of single-use masks into consideration. According to an analysis by UCL scientists, disposable masks will contribute to an extra 66,000 tonnes of contaminated plastic waste annually. So leave the surgical masks to the healthcare frontliners—the reusable version is the way to go.
Local designers including Bernard Chandran, Khoon Hooi, Celest Thoi, and Cassey Gan have all started selling face coverings on their sites, but if you’re looking for options from international brands, there are also an array of designs to shop from. Off-White was one of the first that launched face masks, though the USD$105 price tag definitely raised a few eyebrows. Aside from that, Burberry has also recently announced the release of cotton face masks that come in its iconic vintage check, and 20 per cent from each sale will be donated to the Burberry Foundation COVID-19 Community Fund to support communities who are impacted by the pandemic globally.
Regardless of how you feel about these designer offerings, logomania fans can revel in the fact that they now have a mask they can flaunt in. If you’re already wearing a mask, why not wear one from your favourite designer label, right?
Shop from these 14 luxury brands below:

Arrows mask, USD$105 (approx. RM435), Off-White

Logo mask, USD$80 (approx. RM331), Palm Angels

ABC Neon Camo mask and mask case, USD$34 (approx. RM331), A Bathing Ape

Floral-print Matelesse mask, USD$55 (approx. RM228), Prabal Gurung

The Stealth mask pack (set of three), USD$55 (approx. RM228), Rag & Bone

Smiley face mask, USD$32 (approx. RM133), Natasha Zinko

Leaf mask, USD$100 (approx. RM414), DSquared2

Meadow teal face mask, Euro 55 (approx. RM273), Erdem

Poplin mask set, USD$30 (approx. RM124), Staud

Face coverings (set of three), USD$35 (approx. RM145), Tanya Taylor

Surplus leopard mask, USD$35 (approx. RM145), R13

Logo mask, USD$105 (approx. RM435), Off-White

Cotton face mask, Burberry

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Depression: What to know and how to support a friend

19.06.2018
By Gwen Ong

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Anthony Bourdain, Kate Spade, Chester Bennington, Chris Cornell, Robin Williams…these personalities have all struggled with severe depression and sadly, succumbed to the illness in the end. We were all shocked by the sudden death of these stars, who seemed to have it all. Fame, money, and fortune. But that’s the thing with depression, no matter what situation you’re in or how significant life is or isn’t, anyone can be afflicted by it.
We speak to a clinical psychologist at Sunway Medical Centre on what you should know about depression and how to support those going through this.

1)     What causes depression? Why is it rising today?
Depression is a complex illness. No one knows exactly what causes it, but it can occur for a variety of reasons. Some people experience depression during a serious medical illness. Others may have depression due to continuing difficulties, such as long-term unemployment, isolation or loneliness, prolonged work stress, living in an abusive or conflicting relationship. Some have a family history of depression. Major events such as loss of a loved one, even good events such as starting a new job, getting married, or having a newborn baby can lead to depression.
Some of the reasons that depression is on the rise include an ageing population, increasing individualistic “me culture”, and competitive lifestyles that rewards achievement and success where our identity and esteem become reflections of these external markers of achievement.

2)     Is sadness and depression the same? What about anxiety?
Sadness is a normal human emotion, usually triggered by a difficult, hurtful, or disappointing experience. When our emotional hurt fades or when we gotten over the disappointment, our sadness diminishes. Depression on the other hand, is an abnormal emotional state that affects our thinking, emotions, and behaviours. Depression often occurs in the absence of triggers and we feel sad about everything.
It is a normal part of life to worry about major life events (like having a child, taking an exam, or buying a house), or have fears about certain things (like injections or heights). The distinction between normal worry and anxiety disorder is whether the anxiety symptoms are a proportional response to the sources of anxiety. Anxiety becomes a problem when it does not go away and get worse over time. It can interfere with daily activities like school, work and relationships.

3)     Who is most affected by depression? Any stats on Malaysians?
Women are twice more likely than men to develop depression. While every age group is affected by depression, certain time of life, especially stress associated with change, can make someone more susceptible to depression. College years, raising children, divorce, retirement, major medical conditions increase the risk for depression symptoms. The prevalence of depression in Malaysia was estimated to be between 8 and 12 percent.

Women are twice more likely than men to develop depression

4)     What is the treatment for depression?
There are a range of effective treatments and health professionals who can help you on the road to recovery. Psychological treatments can help identify thought and behaviour patterns, and improve coping skills, so that the person is better equipped to deal with life’s stresses. It can help the person to recognise relationship patterns that make he/she more vulnerable to depression. It encourages the person to notice feelings of sadness and negative thinking patterns early on, and it supports his or her recovery.
Medical treatments, such as antidepressant medication, can be an effective intervention for treating the symptoms of depression, especially moderate to severe depression.

5)     As caregivers, what should family members/friends be aware of when it comes to dealing with someone who is depressed? Can you give us some examples on what to/not to say?
✓ Listen without judgment. Give the person an opportunity to share their thoughts, feelings, and experience without judging or offering a solution. Tell them “I want to better understand what you’re going through right now”.
✓ Express empathy and encouragement. Let the person know you have an idea what they’re feeling, it helps them feel understood and supported. Say something like “I am hearing how lost and broken you’re feeling right now”.
✓ Help them find resources. Connect the person with mental health professionals.
✗ Don’t say “Be strong”, “Be positive” or “Be grateful”. Doing so will not make them feel better. It will likely make them feel weak and ashamed for feeling sad.
✗ Don’t be afraid to ask if they’re suicidal. It will not put the idea in their head or drive them to do it. Instead, it can encourage those who have been thinking about suicide to talk about it.
✗ Don’t minimise what they’re going through by telling them things like “Things aren’t that bad. Some people have it worse” – this may make them feel misunderstood and frustrated.

6)     Sometimes as a family member or friend, we are not aware of what’s going on. Can you share with us the telltale signs of when someone is depressed/suicidal?

Loss of interest in things that were previously pleasurable. The person may only do things that require the least amount of effort, such as watching TV, playing video games, surfing the web, and looking at smartphone.
Withdrawing from social interaction. The person finds excuses to stay in the room all day.
Changes in eating and sleeping routines. The person may eat a lot or no appetite at all. The person may sleep throughout the day or not being able to sleep.
Easily irritated. The person takes things very personally and you feel like you’re walking on eggshells around them.
Suicidal ideas. The person makes statements like “I’m so tired of my life”, “I wish I would never wake up again” or “I don’t care if I live or die”.
Younger children who are depressed may avoid school or complain of feeling ill. Adolescents may become sulky and defiant.

Depression can arise suddenly and inexplicably, even when life seems to be going well

7)     What are some common myths about depression?
That depression is not a real illness. But depression is not mere sadness, lack of willpower or weakness of character. It is extremely complex, which includes social, psychological, and biological origins.
You can’t simply “snap out of depression”. Depression is not a choice. It drains the energy that helps us deal with things.
You must have a reason to be depressed. Negative incidents such as losing a loved one, end of a relationship can raise your risk of depression. However, depression can arise suddenly and inexplicably, even when life seems to be going well.

8)   Is there a link between social media and depression?
Psychological research shows that the use of multiple social media platforms is independently associated with symptoms of depression and anxiety. While everyone has problems, people rarely post negative events of their lives online. When we look through our friends’ social media updates, we may think that our friends’ lives are perfect and we are the only ones suffering. Social media often makes cyberbullying easier. Secrets and false information about someone can be shared online with little effort, reputations can be destroyed in a matter of hours, and the social fallout can push a person to commit suicide.

9)     Where can a depressed person or caregiver find help?
Mental health professionals, such as psychiatrists, clinical psychologists, and counsellors, are available in many public and private hospitals, mental health clinics, private centres which provide psychological and counselling services, and NGOs. Counselling services are usually available through student services for university students. Public and private schools are often equipped with school counsellors. Crisis support helplines, such as Befrienders and LifeLine counselling service, are a phone call away. Depression support groups are available through mental health NGOs. Online platforms are also available for individuals to chat with qualified counsellors or clinical psychologists.

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Technology
Apple announces new iPad Pro and here’s everything you need to know

31.10.2018
By Rachel Au

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If you caught our Insta Stories (@buro247malaysia), you’d know Apple’s October event saw a slew of new and improved products: From the ultra sleek MacBook Air to a long-overdue new Mac Mini to an even more powerful iPad Pro with a redesigned Apple Pencil. The third-gen tablet marks the biggest change to iPad ever and we foresee it to be popular among the curious creatives, knowledge-seekers and gamers galore — here’s why:

SIZE
Following the aesthetics of its iPhones, the new iPad Pro sports an all-screen design which means, for example, the old 10.5-inch model can afford a bigger 11-inch display. With a thickness of 5.9mm, it’s slimmer and also lighter at 1.03 pounds (approximately 460g). There’s also a 12.9-inch variant.

DESIGN
Similar to its iPhones, Apple has removed the home button to take advantage of iOS 12‘s swiping gesture controls. The new iPad Pro features a “Liquid Retina” display with ProMotion and True Tone display as well as wide colour support. At the top of it is the TrueDepth camera with advanced Face ID which means it will unlock regardless of which way you’re holding the tablet.

PERFORMANCE
Fitted with an A12X Bionic chip — the same one in the new iPhones — and a next-generation Neural Engine, Apple says the iPad Pro can outperform 92 per cent of all portable PCs. To further showcase this high-performance capability, the keynote included a showcase by Adobe performing multiple changes on the upcoming Photoshop CC app (coming 2019) with a .psd file containing over 100 layers and 3GB in size. Zero lag and just pure smooth, fluid performance — like you would see on a laptop/desktop.

REDESIGNED APPLE PENCIL
Never worry about losing your Apple Pencil or having to charge it in a not-so-convenient way. The new Apple Pencil has been designed to magnetically attach and wirelessly charge on one side of the new iPad Pro. It also has a new touch sensor to detect taps for switching between tools within apps such as Notes. On that note, tapping the screen with the Apple Pencil will immediately wake it and open Notes. The only downside is that the new Apple Pencil and iPad Pro are only compatible with each other. Your first-gen Apple Pencil won’t work with the latest tablet and the new-gen Apple Pencil won’t work with the older iPads.

CAMERA, VIDEO AND AUDIO
Equipped with a 12-megapixel rear camera that’s capable of 4K video recording, the iPad Pro also has four improved speakers for wider stereo sound.

WHAT ELSE IS NEW
The new iPad Pro has switched its Lightning connector to USB-C, which also means you can charge your iPhone with it as well as connect it to a larger screen. However, you’ll have to buy a USB-C to Lightning cable separately as it’s not provided in the box. Apple has also removed the headphone jack there’s no headphone adapter in the box. It also offers gigabit-class LTE and up to 1TB of storage. In terms of battery life, Apple says it’s good for up to 10 hours of continuous use. To complement the iPad Pro (and further turning it into a potential laptop replacement), Apple has also unveiled a new Smart Keyboard Folio, featuring a full-size keyboard that protects both the front and back of iPad Pro and is easily adjustable for lap or desk use.

RELEASE DATE IN MALAYSIA
At this time, we don’t have the official word as to when the new iPad Pros will be available in Malaysia but it’ll be out beginning Nov 7 in the US. Stay tuned for more updates.

PRICING IN MALAYSIA

The 11-inch iPad Pro starts at RM3,499 for the Wi-Fi model and RM4,149 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.
12.9-inch iPad Pro starts at RM4,349 for the Wi-Fi model and RM4,999 for the Wi-Fi + Cellular model.
The second generation Apple Pencil will be available for RM549
The new Smart Keyboard Folio is available for RM769 for the 11-inch iPad Pro and RM869 for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro.
A new Smart Folio for iPad Pro will be available in a variety of colours for RM329 for the 11-inch iPad Pro and RM419 for the 12.9-inch iPad Pro at apple.com/my and Apple Stores.
A wide assortment of Apple-designed USB-C accessories that supports iPad Pro is available at apple.com/my and Apple Stores, including a new USB-C to SD Card Reader and USB-C to 3.5 mm Headphone Jack Adapter.

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Watches
Celebrating 60 years of the supremely elegant Piaget Altiplano
Super svelte

29.06.2017
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2017 is the year of the Piaget Altiplano. 60 years since launching the ultra-thin model that reconstructed the codes of horology, the slim profile ardently pursued by Piaget has emerged from the spark of revolution to establishing a brand new vocabulary for watchmakers.

In 1957, Valentin Piaget presented his history-making, ultra-thin 9P manual-winding movement measuring only 2 mm thick at the Basel watch fair and became an instant legend. Another breakthrough came three years later when a 2.3 mm thick self-winding 12P movement made possible by a 24k gold off-centred micro-rotor effectively shattered the boundaries of design.

Thereon, the Maison has stayed true to their tradition in the manufacture of remarkably slim timepieces. Under the 60th anniversary limited edition lineup, two models revisit the original icons with updated flair. A 1200P self-winding 43 mm and a 430P manual-winding 38 mm head up the collection dressed in a deep Piaget cobalt from the aligator straps to the sunburst dial. Devoid of superfluous accoutrements, the purity of the Altiplano is given character with the understated blue cross (retrieved from the archives) and applied white gold hour-markers. The case back features the Côtes de Genève, bevelled bridges, blue screws and a gold oscillating weight engraved with the Piaget coat of arms.

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Recently launched are distinguished coloured variants of the Altiplano. A trio of 40mm automatics—in slate grey, emerald green, and rose gold cased midnight blue—with svelte 7.65 mm cases showcase the Calibre 1203 movement. The watches have always been loved by both men and women alike throughout its storied history but in their revelry, a pink 38 mm manual model and 43 mm option replete with diamond-encrusted bezel is an addition that will directly appeal to the fairer folk.

Welcoming the Altiplano 60th anniversary pocket watch

In spirits of the yearlong celebration revolving around Altiplano, Piaget has unveiled a modular riff on the classic timepiece—a testament to the brand’s ability to reinvent their classics without straying too far from their emblematic design codes. Departing from its position on the wrist, the newest rendition hangs from a blue calfskin string—a pocket watch, resplendent in a brilliant, deep azure. Placed on a stand, it transforms into a distinguished table clock. Elaborate straw marquetry accented by sleek markers is assembled by skilled artisans to perfectly resemble the contrasts, colour, and texture of the watch’s dial on the circular frame.
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The Altiplano 60th anniversary pocket watch is limited to just 26 pieces.

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Film, TV + Theatre
7 Facts that will surprise you about ‘Wednesday’ star Jenna Ortega
Rising star

28.12.2022
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Undoubtedly the current it-girl of the Hollywood scene, Jenna Ortega has become an overnight sensation through the worldwide hit Netflix series, Wednesday. Even though the show premiered on 23 November, it continues to dominate the streaming platform and has garnered a total of 1.19 billion hours viewed.
Whilst the show reignited interest in familiar faces such as Gwendoline Christie, Catherine Zeta-Jones and Christina Ricci, it was Ortega who received particular praise for her deadpan and sarcastic portrayal of the iconic Addams Family’s only daughter. That, and her exceptional dancing skills was just the icing on the cold, black cake.
Audiences have been curious about the viral star since the Tim Burton-directed series aired, so here are seven facts about Wednesday star Jenna Ortega that may surprise you.

1. She auditioned for Wednesday in bloody makeup

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In a move that sounds like it came out of Wednesday Addams’ playbook, Ortega auditioned for the role of the titular character while covered in fake blood from the filming of the acclaimed horror film X. In an interview with Wired, the actress revealed that she was meant to audition over Zoom with Tim Burton, but because she didn’t have time to take the gory makeup off, she decided to hop on the call anyway.
“When I met with Tim Burton for Wednesday, I had stage blood and glycerin sweat in my hair and a massive cut on my face and had been up for over 24 hours,” Ortega stated. In a stroke of serendipitous luck, she added, “I got on Zoom and he actually laughed. It made me laugh. I thought it was endearing.” Her phenomenal acting aside, we’re sure that Burton came out of that long-distance call knowing they had found their gothic star.

2. Her acting career started when she was only nine years old

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It’s easy to see Ortega’s rise to stardom as sudden and surprising; however, the 20-year-old already has multiple acting credentials under her belt. In fact, her acting career started at the tender age of nine. According to IMBD, she was first discovered after her mother posted a video of her on Facebook. Since then, the child actress landed her first minor role in 2012 in the series The Baby Bug. She’s also had roles in CSI: NY, Days of Our Lives, Iron Man 3, and Yes Day before landing a major role as the protagonist in Disney’s Stuck in the Middle series.

3. Ortega is a proud ambassador of UNAIDS

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Chances are you’ve gone on Ortega’s Instagram (which currently boasts 34 million followers) after the show and realised that the actress only has Planned Parenthood linked in her otherwise bare bio. Not one to shy away from social issues and breaking taboos, Ortega is also a proud ambassador of the NGO UNAIDS, which she works closely with in honour of her late grandfather who passed away from AIDS. In a speech at WE Day in 2017, Ortega said, “I want to help eliminate the stigma of AIDS and get people talking about it. Make it normal. Bring it up. It’s a disease that affects all of us.”

4. She wrote a book

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Adding to her list of impressive talents and skills, the young star is also a published author! At only 18 years old, Ortega released her first book in 2020 titled It’s All Love: Reflections For Your Heart & Soul. The autobiography details personal accounts of her life and explores topics of faith, mental health, and more. From this, it may not surprise you that like Wednesday Addams who is penning her own novel, Ortega also loves writing. In her interview with Byrdie, she revealed, “I love to write. I write all the time, I’ll write about whatever. I’ll write essays or I’ll write scripts, it doesn’t really matter but it’s a great way to unwind.”

5. Ortega learned the cello for Wednesday

Excuse the pun but it’s clear the cello plays an instrumental part in the drama. From its feature in the iconic Addams Family theme song to some of the more memorable scenes in the series where Wednesday is in the zone strumming away on the large string instrument, the cello and Wednesday go hand in hand. To make sure it looked authentic on screen, Ortega learned to play the cello two months before shooting started. In the same interview with Wired, she revealed how she fell in love with the instrument, “I probably couldn’t play too well now just because I’ve been away from home so much working, but it is something that I want to continue to pursue. I have immense respect for anybody who plays the cello, I think it’s such a delightful instrument.” Other skills she picked up to prepare for her titular role include fencing, archery, canoeing and even learning how to speak German.

6. She has made many strides for Latina representation

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Ortega is a proud Latina actress and she has no qualms making that known. At the age of 12, she was able to play the younger version of protagonist, Jane Villanueva, in the hit series Jane The Virgin. This was significant for the actress as she looked up to Golden Globe-winner Gina Rodriguez and cited her as an inspiration at the beginning of her career. Further, Ortega was the voice of Isabel in Disney’s animated series, Elena of Avalor, which introduces Disney’s first Latina princess.
Perhaps her most impressive feat thus far is starring as Wednesday Addams as a Latina. Although there was backlash when the casting was first revealed, Ortega remained unfazed and steadfast in the character change. She revealed to PopBuzz, “Wednesday is technically a Latina character and that’s never been represented…So for me, any time that I have an opportunity to represent my community, I want that to be seen.”

7. Ortega is a scream queen

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While there may have been initial protests over Ortega’s casting, fans of the actress weren’t surprised that she was starring in yet another gothic role—after all, this is not Ortega’s first time dipping her toes into the macabre. In fact, she is considered 2022’s scream queen. Conquering the horror genre this year (and showcasing some impressive screaming chops) with features such as Scream 5, X, and American Carnage, Wednesday is the latest addition to the Final Girl’s repertoire in the horror gothic genre.

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13.07.2020
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The collection will be launched via a film format. Stay tuned to watch it live on July 13 at 8.30pm Malaysia time:

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29.02.2016
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04.03.2022
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1. Drink to the weekend with cocktails from Malaysian Bartenders Abroad (MBA)

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When: Available while stocks last
Where: Coley Cocktail Bar
Price: RM390 per set
Back for its second iteration, the Malaysian Bartenders Abroad (MBA) series by Coley Cocktail Bar and Set the Tables puts the spotlight on promising Malaysian bartenders who are flying our flag high abroad. This latest edition highlights four female bartenders who are defying gender biases with their mixology skills, namely Amanda Wan of Origin Bar in Shangri-La Singapore; Yinying Leow of Live Twice, Singapore; Symphony Loo, Campari Group Regional Brand Ambassador in Southeast Asia; and Chang Yue Shuen (previously Taiwan-based, currently back in Malaysia).
To showcase their passion and talent, each of the four accomplished women have created an original cocktail for the series. The bottled cocktails are available for purchase in an exclusively designed box set, arriving with four limited edition coasters and a booklet with a tasting guide.
To order the MBA Edition 2 Box Set, visit @coleylumpur or WhatsApp +6019 270 9179. For more information about these leading female bartenders, visit this website.

2. Explore the narratives of decolonialism at Dia Guild’s exhibition

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When: 2 March to 20 March | 3pm to 6pm
Where: Small Shifting Space (SSS) 141, Jalan Petaling, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Local e-commerce platform Dia Guild is hosting an exhibition titled Recrafting Stories: A Decolonial Pursuit this month—exploring the themes of craftsmanship, storytelling and identity with the aim of educating consumers about the state of fashion today. The exhibition comprises three installations that cover the core narratives of decolonialism, namely “How did we get here?” in week one; “Where are we now?” in week two; and “Where are we going?” in week three.

Among the designers featured at the exhibition include Neil Felipp from the Philippines (whose bags are featured in Crazy Rich Asians), Garden of Desire from Cambodia, Talee Studio from Malaysia, and Argent Studio from Indonesia. Aside from the installations, there will also be curated weekend events involving local creatives, including poets and musicians.
For more information about the exhibition, click here.

3. Visit the Lady Dior pop-up store at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

When: 4 March to 27 March 2022 | 10am to 10pm
Where: Centre Court Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 168, Bukit Bintang St, Kuala Lumpur
 After travelling the world from Shanghai to Berlin, The Lady Dior As Seen By exhibition has finally landed in Kuala Lumpur! To celebrate the timeless beauty and craftsmanship of the iconic Lady Dior, the French fashion house has unveiled a pop-up store in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, featuring an animation room that highlights exquisite Lady Dior Art pieces and the many facades of the bag from over the years.

There’s also an interactive screen to showcase how some of the Lady Dior bags can be personalised. Customers can type in their preferred letters and visualise how it will look like on their bag of choice, after which they can scan a code to save it for future reference. In addition, the new Lady D-Joy will be exclusively up for perusal and purchase during the exhibition.

4. Add a bottle of Royal Salute 21-Year-Old Richard Quinn Edition to your collection

British designer Richard Quinn with the Royal Salute 21-Year-Old Richard Quinn Edition
Price: RM1,138
The worlds of couture and whisky collide in the Royal Salute 21-Year-Old Richard Quinn Edition whisky, which has just reached our shores. First unveiled during London Fashion Week in September 2021, the limited-edition flagon is defined by the rising British designer’s bespoke, vivid prints that capture the beauty of rose petals with a contemporary edge represented by thorns. The exclusive design comes in two colourways, black and white, with the former now available for purchase and the latter set to arrive later in June.

Housed within the striking bottles is a carefully crafted 21-Year-Old blend by Royal Salute’s renowned Master Blender Sandy Hyslop. The special blend is made from more than 31 hand-selected rare single malts and grain whiskies, which were all matured for a minimum of 21 years. The resulting scotch has a floral and fragrant character that reflects the design on its vessel, with a rich depth and hints of oak and spice.
The Royal Salute 21-Year-Old Richard Quinn Edition is available in limited quantities at selected premium retail and liquor stores, e-Commerce platforms, as well as via direct purchase. For further purchasing inquiries, click here.

5. Savour the Spring Sensations Tasting Menu at The Library

When: From 4 March onwards
Where: The Library, Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur
Price: RM350+ or RM450+ | Add-on RM150+ for a whisky flight pairing
Here’s another way to enjoy the aforementioned Royal Salute 21-Year-Old Richard Quinn Edition—with a whisky pairing (optional) at Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur! The hotel’s signature restaurant, The Library, has launched two Spring Sensations Tasting Menus featuring dishes that pair exquisitely with the Royal Salute’s blends, including the Richard Quinn Edition.

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Prepared by Executive Chef Wai Look Chow, courses include Traighenna Bay Oysters from Ireland; Cowra Lamb Rack, featuring grass-fed lamb sourced from Australia; and Migaki Ichigo Strawberry Crumble, presenting Japan’s springtime strawberries.
For reservations and enquiries, contact +6018 929 2174.

6. Admire the artwork of renowned artist Ernest Zacharevic at RexKL

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2019 Mnet Asian Music Awards: BTS swept all the major categories, Dua Lipa collaborated with Mamamoo in a special performance

05.12.2019
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Hosted by Park Bo Gum for the third year in a row, the 2019 edition of the Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA) was held in Nagoya, Japan—the first ceremony to not take place in Hong Kong in seven years. Awards are tallied based on the following factors: online voting, MAMA professional panel (local and international), music sales, record sales, social media voting (for Worldwide Icon of the Year award), and global music video view counts (for Best Music Video and Global Top 10 Fans’ Choice). BTS, without a doubt the most popular K-Pop group in the world at the moment, bagged the most wins including the coveted Artist of the Year and Album of the Year awards. Twice, a popular girl group under JYP Entertainment, received four awards this evening, including Best Female Group. Take a look at the full list below!
Artist of the Year: BTS
Song of the Year: BTS—Boy with Luv
Album of the Year: BTS—Map of the Soul: Persona
Worldwide Icon of the Year: BTS
Best Male Group: BTS

Best Female Group: Twice
Best Male Artist: Baekhyun (EXO)
Best Female Artist: Kim Chung Ha

Best New Male Artist: TXT

Best New Female Artist: ITZY

World Performance: Monsta X
Best Vocal Performance Solo: Taeyeon (SNSD)

Best Dance Performance Solo: Kim Chung Ha
Best Hip Hop & Urban Music: Heize—She’s Fine
Best Band Performance: Jannabi
Best Collaboration: Lee Sora featuring Suga (BTS)—Song Request

Favorite Vocal Performance: Mamamoo
Favorite Dance Performance: GOT7

Qoo10 Favorite Female Artist: TWICE
Qoo10 Favorite Male Artist: BTS
Best Music Video: BTS—Boy With Luv
Best Vocal Performance Group: Bolbbalgan4
Best OST: Gummy—Remember Me from Hotel Del Luna
Best Dance Performance Male Group: BTS
Best Dance Performance Female Group: TWICE

International Favorite Artist: Dua Lipa

Worldwide Fans’ Choice Top 10: BTS, GOT7, Seventeen, TXT, Twice, Ateez, Monsta X, Blackpink, EXO, X1

Best New Asian Artist: WayV

Breakthrough Achievement: Seventeen
Best Executive Producer of the Year: Bang Si Hyuk
Best Producer of the Year: Starr Chen, Howe Chen, Razor
Best Composer of the Year: Pdogg
Best Engineer of the Year: Kwon Nam Woo
Best Video Director of the Year: Lumpens
Best Choreographer of the Year: Kiel Tutin
Best Art Director of the Year: Yuni Yoshida
Congratulations to all the winners!
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The Michelin Guide debuts in Malaysia, featuring KL and Penang
Long-awaited arrival

20.10.2022
By Marissa Chin

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If there’s something Malaysians are proud of, food is definitely top on the list. From rich spices to bold flavours, there is so much that our country’s multiethnic food culture can offer. There has also been a lot of discussions about the presence of the Michelin Guide in Malaysia but now, the “will they, won’t they?” question has finally been answered.
Today, the Michelin Guide officially announced its arrival in Malaysia, covering the two key culinary hubs of Kuala Lumpur and Penang. The Guide will be releasing its selection of restaurants and hotels in December 2022.
The coveted Michelin Guide recognises the best culinary talents and the latest gastronomical experiences these destinations have to offer, based on the company’s independent inspection and stringent selection criteria. After years of inspection and review (they evaluate the selection list annually), members of the Michelin Guide have found that Malaysia’s culinary scene was not only peaking in maturity and complexity, but also in consistency, and reflected the uniqueness and nuances of our multiethnic culture.

“We are ecstatic to welcome Kuala Lumpur and Penang to the Michelin Guide family,” said Gwendal Poullennec, International Director of the Michelin Guide. “This upcoming selection will unveil a new page in Asia’s gastronomic prowess, spotlighting the wonders of Malaysian cuisine and the abundance of home-grown culinary talents. Our famously anonymous inspectors are already in the field to experience this colourful culinary scene and find the best local gems.”
“Kuala Lumpur and Penang have their own unique characteristics which benefit a variety of diners locally and abroad. Kuala Lumpur, the country’s economic and business hub is a fast-moving city flocked with sizable venues, independent restaurants, and new inspirations for gastronomy,” stated Poullennec.

What are the Michelin Guide’s criteria?
The Michelin Guide is known for its infamous anonymous inspectors, who travel all over the country to explore obvious and hidden gems in the culinary scene. They operate on a strict five-criteria methodology in order to ensure the consistency of standards across the world. They are:

 the quality of the ingredients
 the mastery of cooking
 the harmony of flavours
 the personality of the chef through the cuisine
 the consistency both over time and across the entire menu

As for who the Michelin Guide inspectors are, this still remains a secret. However, in today’s press conference, Elisabeth Boucher-Anselin, Michelin Experiences Director of Communications, was able to tell us a little bit more about the culinary spies. The inspectors are a diverse multinational team who work full-time for Michelin and come from the culinary industry. They are also required to go through a two-year training program where they are accompanied by senior inspectors to learn and understand culinary techniques, ingredients, as well as the ethics and philosophy of the chefs and how these are reflected in their dishes.
According to Boucher-Anselin, the Michelin Guide encourages a long-term approach and inspectors have been on-ground in Malaysia for years, scouring the best gastronomic spots. They are also not allowed to evaluate restaurants before their two-year training is up. After consuming some 700 to 800 dishes, they are then deemed ready to conduct inspections on their own.

What do the Michelin Star ratings mean?
The Michelin Guide conveys its restaurant reviews through an extensive system of distinctions, the most revered of which are its globally renowned Michelin Stars. One Michelin Star is awarded to restaurants for “high-quality cooking that is worth a stop,” two Michelin Stars for “excellent cooking that is worth a detour,” and three Michelin Stars for “exceptional cuisine that is worth a special journey.”
Besides the coveted star ratings, the selection will also include the popular Bib Gourmand category, a distinction awarded to establishments that provide value-for-money meals.
From left: Ooi Chok Yan, CEO of Penang Global Tourism; Roslan Abdullah, Director Advertising & Digital Tourism Malaysia; YB Yeoh Soon Hin, Penang State Executive Council Member for Tourism and Creative Economy; Michelin Bibendum; Prichapakorn Dangrojana, Managing Director of Michelin Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei; Chryseis Tan, co-founder of CF Capital; Elisabeth Boucher-Anselin, Michelin Experiences Director of Communications; SM Faliq SM Nasimuddin, founder of CF Capital; and Chris Gledhill, Director of Michelin Guide Asia and Middle East.

The full selection of the Michelin Guide Kuala Lumpur and Penang 2023 will be unveiled during a dedicated event in December 2022. The awarded restaurants and hotels will not be notified ahead of time; it will be a surprise for everyone involved.
Visit the Michelin Guide website or download the free application for iOS and Android, to discover the Michelin Guide’s worldwide restaurants in the selection.
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Emmy Awards 2016: Best moments and winners
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18.09.2016
By Su Fen Tan

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The cream of the crop in U.S. prime time television was honoured last night (earlier today for us) at the 68th Annual Primetime Emmy Awards. Jimmy Kimmel returns to host the show this year, and he had quite the trip there:

When Kimmel missed out on an award for Best Variety Talk Series, Matt Damon casually strolled on stage while munching on an apple, jokingly taunting the host for not winning. It was an entertaining continuation for what has to be one of the best running jokes in TV history, which started 11 years ago during the third season of Jimmy Kimmel Live! when Kimmel made an off-handed comment at the end of a dull show: “I want to apologise to Matt Damon. We ran out of time.”

Game of Thrones led the pack this year with 23 nominations, and it already scooped up seven awards at the Creative Arts Emmy Awards the previous night. The show had quite a lot to live up to, seeing how it won 12 Emmys out of 24 nominations last year, and it is safe to say it did it—Game of Thrones took home the best drama award for the second year in a row, along with two other trophies that night, making it 10 out of 23 this year.

Check out the full list of winners here:

Best Informational Series or Special: Anthony Bourdain: Parts Unknown
Best Documentary or Non-Fiction Series: Making a Murderer
Best Documentary or Non-Fiction Special: What Happened, Miss Simone?
Best Unstructured Reality Program: Born This Way
Best Structured Reality Program: Shark Tank
Outstanding Host for a Reality-Competition or Reality Program: RuPaul Charles, RuPaul’s Drag Race
Best Variety Special: The Late Late Show Carpool Karaoke Prime Time Special
Best Special Class Program: Grease: Live!
Best Guest Actress in a Comedy: Tina Fey and Amy Poehler, Saturday Night Live
Best Guest Actor in a Comedy: Peter Scholari, Girls
Best Guest Actress in a Drama Series: Margo Martindale, The Americans
Best Guest Actor in a Drama Series: Hank Azaria, Ray Donovan
Best Supporting Actor in a Comedy Series: Louie Anderson, Baskets
Best Writing for a Comedy Series: Aziz Ansari and Alan Yang, Master Of None
Best Supporting Actress in a Comedy Series: Kate McKinnon, Saturday Night Live
Best Directing for a Comedy Series: Jill Soloway, Transparent
Best Lead Actress in a Comedy Series: Julia Louis-Dreyfus, Veep
Best Lead Actor in a Comedy Series: Jeffrey Tambor, Transparent
Best Reality-Competition Program: The Voice
Best Writing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special: D.V. DeVincentis, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Best Supporting Actress in a Limited Series or Movie: Regina King, American Crime
Best Directing for a Limited Series, Movie or Dramatic Special: Susanne Bier, The Night Manager
Best Supporting Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Sterling K. Brown, The People v. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Best Lead Actress in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Sarah Paulson, The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Best Lead Actor in a Limited Series or TV Movie: Courtney B. Vance, The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Best TV Movie: Sherlock: The Abominable Bride
Best Limited Series: The People vs. O.J. Simpson: American Crime Story
Best Writing for a Variety Special: Patton Oswalt: Talking For Clapping
Best Variety Talk Series: Last Week Tonight with John Oliver
Outstanding Directing for a Variety Special: Thomas Kail and Alex Rudzinski, Grease: Live
Best Variety Sketch Series: Key & Peele
Best Writing for a Drama Series: David Benioff and D.B. Weiss, Game of Thrones, “Battle of the Bastards”
Best Supporting Actress in a Drama Series: Maggie Smith, Downton Abbey
Best Directing for a Drama Series: Miguel Sapochnik, Game of Thrones, “Battle of the Bastards”
Best Supporting Actor in a Drama Series: Ben Mendelsohn, Bloodline
Best Lead Actor in a Drama Series: Rami Malek, Mr. Robot
Best Lead Actress in a Drama Series: Tatiana Maslany, Orphan Black
Best Comedy Series: Veep
Best Drama Series: Game of Thrones

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What Billie Eilish and her family think of the “Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry” documentary

26.02.2021
By Rachel Au

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When you’re but just a child, the world seems full of possibilities and dreams. Life is simpler. And when you’ve achieved one of those dreams and you’re thrown into the spotlight, the world could definitely seem a little blurry. Because of her maturity and the depth of her songs, it’s easy to forget that Billie Eilish is currently 19 years old. Her hit song ‘Ocean Eyes’ was released in 2015 at the young age of 13 years old. That puts a lot of things into perspective, doesn’t it?
Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry is an Apple Original documentary film by award-winning filmmaker R.J Cutler, and it was three years in the making, give or take. It highlights the true coming-of-age story of Eilish: how she was just creating songs with her brother, Finneas O’Connell at home and then became a global superstar; how she crafted her debut album When We Fall Asleep, Where Do We Go?; how she navigated from the person she is with her family to performing in front of thousands of people on stage to living on the road, all while she was just 17 years old. How does she do it?

Director R.J Cutler, and his producing partner Trevor Smith, first met Eilish in her home when she was 16 years old. He describes that first encounter as “engaged”. He says, “In part because I instantly felt that there was a certain amount of miracle going on that was beyond comprehension. Who is this young artist who seems so fully formed but is so clearly still becoming? Where does it come from? Is she from another planet? And then there’s this very human person. There’s this person who’s a daughter and a sister and a kid and very much a human being. When I talk about the miracle, it’s not just the art. It’s also the empathy. It’s also the pain she’s experiencing—and the joy—on behalf of her audience. It’s the connection to millions. It’s something mythic.”

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Does Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry live up to the hype? Well, to the people featured in the documentary, it has certainly been worth it. Here are, in some ways, their reviews of the film.
Billie Eilish

On having a documentary about herself
“Mind-blowing and surreal the way my life worked out. The fact that they have it on film is f*cking nuts. They have it before I was anyone. And I didn’t plan on becoming anything more than that. It was a crazy idea, and I was up for it because I grew up loving documentaries. I never thought of it as a reality. Even when they were filming, me and my entire family thought, ‘eh, it’s never going to actually come out.’ It has been pretty insane and surreal since I have seen it. YIKES.”

On the making of the film
“We stopped filming [in] February 2020 before the world went down. I still didn’t see anything until October. I had no clue what to expect. I had no specific idea about what I wanted. I don’t know about docs [documentaries]. I was curious to see how they did it. Very nervous and scared. I think they did it perfectly, I’ve got to tell you. I think the only type of idea I had while they were filming it—and I was like 15, 16—I said, just film it like it’s The Office.
“R.J. was incredible. And I feel that everybody that worked on it had the best intentions. I didn’t feel [like] anyone was trying to make me look bad or say or do something that wasn’t genuine. It was genuine. But, yeah, it was scary for me, and I don’t just trust anyone, so it took a lot for me to say, ‘yes, sure, this person can direct this.’ To not see the cut of it for so long, and not have a real say—it was torturous, but I think beneficial in the end, and I’m really happy it went like that.”

On watching the documentary itself
“When we watched the first cut at my house, there was this moment where something happened. I paused the movie, and we all screamed. I didn’t let [my] family watch until this. I didn’t let the team watch [either]. They know everything about me. There were a couple things where we paused the movie and were like, ‘F*CK, what are we supposed to do?’ But we know that needs to be in there because it makes the movie. It’s important to tell the story the way that it was. I had to give up my own insecurities about my personal life and be like: You know what, it makes the movie beautiful.”
Finneas O’Connell

His first thoughts about the film
“I’m not the person who said we should have the documentary made of this. Because often, if you’re the person in the eye of the hurricane, you’re not as aware of it. The first time we had a camera crew documenting anything, my feeling was that it would be nice to have this later in life for posterity. We continued to be documented. As our lives became more and more surreal, I thought this would be an interesting thing to watch from the outside.”

What he thinks of the documentary
“I moved out pretty soon after the doc started kicking into high gear, and there were some really sweet moments of my mum and dad. There’s this monologue [where] my dad goes on after Billie drives off in her car for the first time, when she gets her license. I hadn’t seen that at all. That was moving and wonderful to see.
“Sometimes there are misconceptions that things are more glamourous than they seem in their inner workings. Maybe people have a bigger behind-the-scenes machine controlling them or making decisions for them or helping them. My hope is that it illustrates how self-made Billie really is. That she really is her own entity and person. And I and any collaborator of hers aids her essentially.”
Maggie Baird

On her concerns about being documented
“I was definitely worried [about] how it would turn out. You know, a filmmaker in this style of doc can easily, completely tell a different story. A documentarian has your life in their hands. If they take a particular moment without context, and they only show the moment, you’re going to look horrible. At the same time, I was aware from the beginning that this was somewhat extraordinary and should be documented: almost a war between my personal interests and personal comfort zone, and my artistic or social awareness of what’s valuable.”
On the message behind the film
“I don’t think people outside of the hardcore fan base know what she accomplishes. To be such a good, funny, generous person at the same time while working so hard. I hope they see how much she genuinely loves her fans and how much we all love them. They’ve been so great. It made me love teenagers so much. What an incredible generation they are.
“It’s important to me that, if anything, it encourages parents to trust their children, trust their interests. And nurture their interests. And not think they need to follow a prescribed path. Finneas once said: ‘All a kid really wants is the parents’ time and attention.’ If people could take that away; all we had to give them was the time and attention and support for what they were interested in.
“Musically and creatively, I hope people are inspired by Billie herself and the creative look at the world. Not limiting herself to one genre, I think that should speak to people. There’s beautiful, amazing music in every genre. We don’t have to label artists that much and be dismissive of them.”
Patrick O’Connell

On his concerns as a parent
“The hesitations involved the logistics. We live in a small house, she’s very young and there are already so many things asked of her. She’s this young female—it wasn’t there yet, but it was clear that it was going to be happening—becoming the figurehead of this enormous juggernaut. Even though she doesn’t function as a boss—she’s not sitting around hiring and firing and ordering people around—she is the boss. and her word is the last word. That’s a huge mantle to be laid upon you. She’s always risen to the occasion. Misgivings were like: now we’re having a doc crew looking up our nostrils at any minute, we’re in this small house then a little van; small venues that don’t have a green room or a backstage at all.
“What I wanted for Finneas and for Billie is for the world to see how magnetic and talented and creative they are—and all the things that are compelling. And by gum, the world did. The world got it. And it was gradual, though, in the grand scheme of things, it was fairly quick—although it was not overnight. Gradually, more people thought it was amazing, and they finally signed with a label and she started doing tours. And I thought: I can’t believe this is happening the way I would script it.”
“Billie Eilish: The World’s A Little Blurry” is now exclusively available to stream on Apple TV+.

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Food + Drink
The art of clean eating, according to celebrity chef Daniel Green

27.08.2018
By Gwen Ong

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With a passion for healthy eating, chef Daniel Green believes that wining and dining can be clean fun. The award-winning chef, who is also an accomplished author and TV personality, is going to show you just that in his latest collaboration with The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur. Call it an art form, he is introducing a special guilt-free gourmet dining menu that takes inspiration from the hotel’s Iridium Spa’s Suite Retreats. The retreats that can be experienced over one, three or five days incorporate three key elements: detox, clean eating and weight loss. It is something that resonates with the chef in his ‘no cream, no butter, no cheese, no deep frying’ philosophy – all the dishes that he creates are low in carbohydrates, low in fats and high in protein. Ahead of his specially curated dining sessions on 28 and 29 August at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, we speak to him about ‘The Art of Clean Eating’.

1) You’re a strong believer in healthy eating as a way of life – what are some principles that you follow? Any tips on how we can adopt this into our lives too?
I believe keeping it simple is the key. Focus on adopting a low fat, low carb diet but don’t miss out on flavour! How do we do that? Well, simply – no deep frying, no cream, butter or cheese. Get your carbs from veggies and fruits and plenty of them! No rice or wheat, and have a day off a week so you never feel deprived. If you do have carbs, have them for breakfast as you’ll burn them off in the day.
Like they say, eat like a king for breakfast, a prince for lunch and a pauper for dinner!

2) Can you share with us helpful suggestions on developing healthier cooking habits?
Yes, follow these three principles:
i.         Oil the food not the pan, that way you’ll use minimal oil when cooking.
ii.         Always invest in a great non stick pan. You’ll be able to cook without any fat and use stock  rather than oil to cook vegetables and stir fry’s.
iii.         Buy lean meats and always take the skin off chicken!

3) As Malaysians, we pride ourselves as a foodie nation with a rather obsessive habit of ‘live to eat’. What’s a healthier way to approach eating?
Always live to eat, always enjoy and celebrate food. Try to keep the guilty treats to the weekends and always love food, just make the right choices. Great food does not mean unhealthy food.

4) What’s your advice for someone who is interested to explore a clean eating diet? What should they be aware of?
That they will feel better when they try this. Follow the 80/20 rule. We all have vices, so have a day or 2 off a week, or even a treat meal a week, so you never feel like you’re on a ‘forever’ plan. If we could have anything, anytime, it loses its appeal, so always make food a treat.

5) How do we manage our family and friends (or social expectations) when we’re trying clean eating?
Always have lots of choices. You can have more options for the guests, but have plenty of protein options and fruits with salads so you can be in control. It’s all about planning.

6) The general perception is that gourmet food can rarely be healthy or guilt-free –what’s your take on this?
That’s not true! Surf and turf, caviar, fresh seared and grilled fish, shrimp cocktail, fillet mignon, Japanese food, lobster, sashimi, quail eggs, ceviche, steak tartar, tuna tartar, etc—these are all top restaurant choices that are naturally guilt-free, carb-free and low fat.

7) Tell us about your collaboration with The St. Regis KL. How did this come about and what can we expect from the specially curated menu?
After designing 1st class menus for Cathay Pacific and other luxury hotels, it is an honour and privilege to collaborate with The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur, to showcase what I can do with ingredients that are brilliant and good for us.
I love working in Asia and I love Malaysia! The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur is an exquisite product and Iridium Spa’s Suite Retreats is the perfect platform to share what I love in the most meaningful way. I have custom curated the menu for its 1/3 & 5-day bespoke retreats that will have guests not only eating healthier and cleaner but also helping them kickstart their journey towards a better lifestyle.

8) For the lunch menu, you’re introducing cauliflower pancake with smoked salmon. And for dinner, it’s the filet mignon with red wine and pomegranate sauce with parsnip puree. What do you want people to know about these recipes?
Well, I need them to know only one thing – do they love the taste? Then I can explain what changes we made to give them a five-star experience without the guilt. We are looking at really low fat, low carb and they won’t believe it until they try it.

9) Following your collaboration with The St Regis Kuala Lumpur, what are some of the values do you share with the brand?
We both share the same values that we both want our guests to be able to enjoy the fine food and fine dining experience, yet without the guilt. We want guests to remember the food they love and leave feeling good about themselves. We also want them to know that clean food can be full of flavours too. Having access to incredible ingredients at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur also ensures the quality of what I’ve designed is as high as what could possibly be.

10) Through all your partnerships and travels, how have your attitudes towards healthy food changed?
Food trends change, [but] nothing will change about real food that is grown naturally. It will never be bad for us. Travel opens up new trends and fuels my inspiration on what people want now. With so much information out there, I am able to keep creating and learning as well. Food always changes but sometimes goes full circle and goes back to the classics. I live and love to travel!

Get a taste of ‘The Art of Clean Eating’ on 28 and 29 August at The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur in a 3-course lunch priced at RM140+ or a 4-course dinner priced at RM390+ per person. The exclusively curated menu is also available when you sign up for Iridium Spa’s Suite Retreats. For reservations or more information, call 03-2727 6666 or email [email protected]

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Muse of the month: Róisín Murphy

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01.09.2015
By Buro247

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The first words Róisín Murphy said to Mark Brydon when they met at a party in Sheffield in 1994 would become the title of their debut album as electropop duo Moloko. The Irish native was 12 years younger than Brydon but so charmed was he by her rather forward introduction, he brought her back to his studio where he auditioned her voice on tape. Her jazzy contralto won him over and the pair soon began dating and released Do You Like My Tight Sweater a year later. Murphy and Brydon went on to record I Am Not a Doctor (the track ‘Sing it Back’ from the 1998 album hit the UK Singles Chart two years in a row when a remix by Boris Duglosch was released in 1999) and Things to Make and Do in 2000. After eight years together, Murphy and Brydon parted ways as romantic partners but were contractually obliged by their record company to release a fourth and final album.  Statues was released in 2003 and offered an intimate sketch of the dissolution of their relationship (from the track ‘Forever More’: Somebody tell me/ How could there be nobody/ Nobody to love me).

Murphy had already begun doing solo work while still with Moloko and in July 2005 she released her first solo endeavour, Ruby Blue. Her album was well received and it was in the same year she was introduced to artist and music video director Simon Henwood, who would become her boyfriend as well as the father of her firstborn. Murphy’s second solo album, Overpowered (2007) received critical acclaim and was more commercially successful than Ruby Blue. The artwork for the album was conceptualised by Scott King (who also directed the music videos for two songs from the album) and photographed by Jonathan de Villiers. The pictures portray Murphy as a “street diva” wearing left-field couture looks by Gareth Pugh, Viktor & Rolf and Givenchy, all while navigating the monotonous humdrum of everyday life.

Murphy was quickly gaining traction with the fashion world as she effortlessly carried the most extraordinary looks with confidence and ease, both on and off stage. She maintained her high-fashion sensibilities while busking on the streets of London in February 2008. In October the same year she was photographed in Gareth Pugh’s ‘Vent’ dress less than 48 hours after it showed on the runway. She opened Alexandre Vauthier’s debut couture show as guest-of-honour in January 2009 and later that year, debuted two new songs at Viktor & Rolf’s S/S’10 collection while pregnant with her first child and dressed like a lampshade.

Murphy released a number of songs after Overpowered, saying in a 2010 interview with Entertainment Weekly that it was “more about getting songs out there and letting them have their own life” than having them formalised with a new album. Murphy then went on a seven year hiatus from the scene in which time she had her daughter Clodagh, broke up with Henwood and then met her current beau—music producer Sebastiano Properzi—with whom she had her second child, Tadhg, in 2012. In May 2014 she released Mi Senti, an EP of revamped Italian pop standards and a year later, her third “Róisín Murphy” album, Hairless Toys, was released. Murphy is currently on a European tour to promote her new album, and at 42 and the mother of two young children, still remains the kind of über cool, kooky character that modern day pop stars only wish they knew. She is refreshingly unselfconscious and her fearless, experimental style is a welcome change when compared to the overly-manufactured starlets of today. Róisín Murphy, we very much like your tight sweater.
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Motoring
What happened on the Amazing Race-like #VWInspired drive with Volkswagen

10.03.2019
By Rachel Au

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Have you ever wanted to try being on the Amazing Race or anything similar? I have but I’ve always figured I’d end up last. No reason why and I’m not putting myself down either—I just think I excel at other things, like being creative and like enjoying a great time behind the wheel. Volkswagen Malaysia gave me exactly that late last year with their #VWInspired drive.
Featuring five amazing Volkswagen models, the plan was to drive to Bentong and back with stops for driver change and art challenges. Divided into pairs, speed wasn’t going to score us points but that acceleration (the almost silent yet vigorous horsepower) with most of the cars certainly won said cars points from me, that’s for sure. Here’s a quick breakdown of the challenges we had to do and the places we visited to do them (you’ll want to check out some of these yourselves!).

1. Flag off from Naj @ Belle, Bangsar

volkswagen vwinspired media car drive
If you have yet to visit this gem of a cafe that’s located at a quieter part of Bangsar, you’re missing out. Brunch options are aplenty and portions are generous; and yes, it’s tasty too. Here is where you can the closest thing to the Watermelon Cake made famous by Sydney’s Black Star Pastry.

2. Design a pair of shoes at Taman Rekreasi Kedondong

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What’s wonderful about Malaysia is that there are actually plenty of recreational areas and waterfalls of various sizes to check out. Sadly, not many take the opportunity either. This particular one is pretty near Genting Highlands, if you’re interested to do a little picnic, trek or waterfall-admiring. On another note, I went crazy with the colours for the shoe art challenge.

3. Lunch at A Little Farm on The Hill, Bentong

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Without a doubt, my favourite part of every day is made better with the delicious spread at A Little Farm on The Hill. It’s definitely worth the drive there.

4. An open-air carpark in Desa Park City
Here’s where it got both tricky and exciting as we drove into what looked like a mini obstacle course set up in a very empty carpark space. Our driving skills and the Volkswagen vehicles were put to the test but thankfully my team didn’t have to do the one where all four tyres had to be removed and then replaced. Instead…

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4a. Jam on the brakes
In a state of emergency to avoid a collision, it’s in our human nature to step on the brakes as hard as we can. However, a Volkswagen representative told us that not many know how to do this to its full extent. One, you have to just jam your foot on the brake all the way and while doing so, turn the wheel to the side. The car’s ABS (Anti-lock Brake System) is responsible for this but it won’t work if you don’t put the full pressure on the brakes.
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4b. Maneuver Braking with the Golf
When it comes to parking, there are times when we miscalculate the distance between the edge of our car and the wall/pavement/obstacle. Of course, installing sensors and rear/front cameras help but even then, we sometimes push it a little. For extra, extra security, the Golf’s Maneuver Braking function comes into play. We tested it by attempting to parallel park in a box surrounded by bright orange cones. It’s been years since I graduated driving school that had this similar set-up and with my tendency (some call it OCD) to park as perfectly as I can without even risking a scratch (I’m no daredevil), it was difficult to aim to hit the cones on purpose. But yes, the minute the car is this close to hitting the cone, it would go into emergency braking instantly, jerking the car slightly along with it. Not fun, but a good additional safety feature to have.

5. Back to Naj & Belle
For tea break (we already decided to order the watermelon cake on the way back) and a pop quiz session. No congratulations are needed but my teammate and I won! #justsaying So how did the cars fare during the drive? Read on!

Beetle Sport
A classic icon, there’s no doubt the Beetle is cute and opting for the Sport variant only makes it better. With a 4-cylinder petrol engine, it can deliver a maximum torque of 175 Nm. However, the handling definitely feels a little heavier compared to the other four models I tried that day. That being said, the design, inside and out, is vintage-inspired and gorgeous. The leather-wrapped steering wheel feels great to grip and it’s complemented by the leather seats. I’d say it makes for an easy everyday car.
The Beetle Sport is priced at RM152,390 (RRP). For more info, visit the website.

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Golf R-Line
The Golf is actually quite a popular choice and stepping into its driver seat, I can understand why. For one, it’s a good size and two, it’s a perfect balance of sporty meets comfort. Also equipped with a 4-cylinder petrol engine and a DSG 7-speed direct shift gearbox, the hatchback is, however, more powerful, registering a maximum torque of 250 Nm. Not to mention, among the five, the Golf R-Line is the most fuel-efficient though it also has the smallest fuel tank capacity (approximately 50 litres). Another good reason to love it is its host of safety and driving assistance features, including the earlier-mentioned Maneuver Braking.
The Golf R-Line is priced at RM173,390 (RRP). For more info, visit the website.

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Vento Highline
The Vento may look like the humble sedan but don’t let it fool you. Equipped with a 1.2-litre turbocharged (TSI) four-cylinder engine that delivers a maximum torque of 175 Nm, it’s secretly a beast. But a beast that is complemented by a design that places safety first. The steering wheel’s responsiveness is quick and almost second-nature, and I love the accompanying electronic instrument cluster display behind it. Easy to see and easy to understand. Above all, the Vento is also highly fuel-efficient, enabling a range of 800km to 900km between refuels.
The Vento Highline is priced at RM91,490 (RRP). For more info, visit the website.

Passat Comfortline
Passat Comfortline
The other sedan in Volkswagen’s porfolio is the Passat and one of its highlights for me is probably its modern and intelligent characteristics. AppConnect makes it easy to sync with your smartphone while at the back, there’s an Easy Open boot (where you just swing your foot underneath the rear bumper and the boot will open). Fun fact: Its 3-zone “Pure air Climatronic” ensures the car only circulates clean air and healthy air conditional within. Specs-wise, it holds a 1.8-litre turbocharged (TSI) four-cylinder engine with a maximum torque of 250 Nm. Oh, it’s powerful alright.
The Passat Comfortline is priced at RM176,690 (RRP). For more info, visit the website.

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Tiguan Highline
Last, but not least, the big SUV that surprisingly doesn’t feel overwhelmingly big once you’re in the driver’s seat. Personally, I drive a compact SUV and I love it. I’ve driven huge SUVs and as someone who doesn’t have kids, those kind and its supremely vast space and storage are not enough to justify the stress I go through driving them in busy KL and tight carpark spaces. The Tiguan Highline isn’t this. My ultimate favourite out of the five, the size is just right with its extra space; it’s comfortable whether you’re the driver or the passenger; the height is a welcomed trait; acceleration is such a thrill. Intensely responsive with corners and fitted with brakes and accelerators that do your foot’s bidding at the lightest touch, it’s a joy. I also appreciate how near-silent the engine is even as I picked up its speed (for the record, maximum torque of 250 Nm). All in all, a winner in my eyes.
The Tiguan Highline is priced at RM165,990 (RRP). For more info, visit the website.

For more info on Volkswagen Malaysia and all that they have to offer, visit their website.

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5 Places to shop for vegan products in the Klang Valley

25.10.2021
By Natalie Khoo

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With increasing awareness and education on climate change, animal cruelty and nutrition, it’s no wonder why the vegan movement has been growing rapidly over the past decade. Even in Malaysia, there are now plenty of vegan substitutes to our daily food and beverage choices, with plant-based milk and meats among the more common alternatives.
Whether you’re an aspiring vegan, a plant-based advocate, or an individual looking to make more eco-conscious and healthy lifestyle choices, we’ve rounded up a list of vegan grocers in the Klang Valley to shop for your daily needs.
Vegan District

Launched in 2019, Vegan District has fast become a one-stop destination for vegans and aspiring vegans to shop for vegan, cruelty-free, dairy-free, gluten-free, organic and plant-based products. Located in Kota Damansara, the fully vegan shop prides itself as the first-of-its-kind in the country, offering an extensive range of products including plant-based meats, milk, butter, bread, dry foods, personal care products, and even craft supplies.
Address: 19-G, Jalan PJU 5/4, Dataran Sunway, Kota Damansara, 47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Opening hours: 10am to 7pm daily
Contact: +6012 764 9210
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Green Bamboo Organic

Green Bamboo Organic prides itself in offering organic, vegan, vegetarian and natural food since 1997. Established long before the vegan movement started “trending” in Malaysia, the brand stays true to its philosophy of serving wholesome vegan and vegetarian food. On top of selling fresh groceries, the store also serves Malaysian and Asian vegetarian and vegan dishes. Besides that, customers can shop from GB Wholefoods—an online extension of its retail outlet that delivers straight to your doorstep—featuring home and lifestyle products in addition to food and pantry supplies.
Address: 36A, Jalan Desa Bakti, Taman Desa 58100 Kuala Lumpur
Opening hours: 10am to 7pm (closed on Sundays)
Contact: +6011 3332 8218
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Miyosi Mart

Those living around Klang can head over to Miyosi Mart to get their plant-based, vegan and vegetarian groceries. Alternatively, the mart also delivers to most places within Kuala Lumpur and Selangor. The name ‘Miyosi’ means “three goods” in Japanese—representing the mart’s Japanese-style concept and core values: caring, convenient and comfortable. Its mission is to promote a meatless diet with its careful selection of organic beverages, fruit juices, spreads, cereals, milk and more.
Address: 53, Lorong Batu Nilam 21B, Bandar Bukit Tinggi 2, 41200 Klang, Selangor
Opening hours: 9am to 7pm daily
Contact: +6017 937 6522
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Ooi Meatless Grocer (OMG)

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Ooi Meatless Grocer (OMG) is a home-based grocer that delivers frozen vegan food within the Klang Valley. On top of offering its own range of ready-to-cook dumplings, homemade meats, noodles, and rice, OMG also acts as the sales and delivery partner for The Raw Powerhouse—serving ready-made Asian dishes that are perfect for days when you want a quick meal without having to cook from scratch!
Contact: +6011 1625 1008
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Veganova

Veganova is a new online-based 100 per cent plant based grocer selling products without animal materials or animal-derived ingredients. The store curates almost everything you’ll need for day-to-day use in your kitchen, spanning food and beverage items, dry foods, baking goods, and selected household and personal care items.
Contact: [email protected]
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PFW SS16: Lemaire

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PFW SS16: Lemaire
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30.09.2015
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03.04.2018
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7 Things to do in the Klang Valley this weekend: 15 & 16 July 2023

Now on until 29 April, Hymen by Ivan Lam @ Wei-Ling Gallery
Not shying away from a subject that is typically (but really shouldn’t be) considered taboo, artist Ivan Lam approached the complex theme of female blood, meaning vaginal and uterine blood loss, and turned it into conceptual art in his latest project titled Hymen. See how he depicts the passage from childhood to womanhood using just three object and material types.
For more information, visit the website.

7 April, Valuna Vortex Art Experience @ RAW Art Space
Valuna is a collaboration between Naoto Vava K. from Japan (tabla, kalimba, electronics, throat singing, dance) and Soluna from France (voice, butoh, calligraphy), where both artists bring their unique art forms together in a spiritual, universal and energetic performance. There’ll be a butoh dance workshop earlier in the day too.
For more information, visit RAW Art Space’s Instagram page.

10 – 24 April, Forgotten Beauty by Tan Wei Kheng @ Richard Koh Fine Art
Intrigued by ancient practices and tribal culture, Tan Wei Kheng forged a relationship with the living tribes of the interior jungles through constant visits and engagement over the years. In Forgotten Beauty, Tan presents 17 intimate portraits (one of them pictured above) that realistically capture the strength and vigour of the elderly and respected of tribes that he encountered in Sarawak.
For more information, visit the website.

14 & 15, 21 & 22 April, Workshops @ Art Row, Publika
From jewellery making and personalising your own all-natural skincare, to creating leather goods and still life painting, a diverse range of workshops will be held across two weeks at Art Row, Publika.
For the schedule and more information, visit the event page.

26 – 29 April, DNA Reunion Project @ DPAC
DNA stands for d’Next Artist Project, a project launched by DPAC in 2014 as a free platform for local emerging artists to create and perform. This year, past DNA participants are brought back for the Reunion Project, where they’ll perform five selected works that relates to issues of human nature and self-resonance.
For ticketing and more information, visit the website.

28 April, Film Screening: Jogho by U-Wei Haji Saari @ Ilham Gallery
If you haven’t had the chance to watch U-Wei Haji Saari’s award-winning Jogho (1997), why not catch it at this special screening? Based on the novel Juara by S. Othman Kelantan, the story revolves around Mamat, a Kelantanese who lives among the bull-fighting Malay community of Southern Thailand.
For more information, visit the website.

Ongoing exhibition:

25 March – 15 July, Patani Semasa @ Ilham Gallery, KL
Showcasing contemporary art from the Golden Peninsula in collaboration with MAIIAM Contemporary Art Museum, Chiang Mai, Patani Semasa features works of art as well as cultural representations of the ‘Patani Region’ from 27 artists-both locals and those engaged with issues relevant to the area in question- a kaleidoscope of different perspectives, methodologies, and responses developed throughout 13 years of experiences.
For more information, visit the website.

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