#TreatYoSelf: Enjoy A Great Dining Experience Surrounded By Nature At These Klang Valley Eateries

Fancy eating your meal while being surrounded by fresh flowers in an indoor garden? Of course you do.

These days, the urban crowd is no longer just looking for places that serve good food. It’s all about the whole package: taste, ambience, and a certain je ne sais quoi. So the next time someone ask you, “Where should we eat today?”, suggest a unique dining experience from this list of places.

Have you ever visited a flower cafe before? If you’re a fan of flowers, coffee, and cakes, then hop over to Happ Cafe at Tropicana Avenue. The 2-storey cafe may be minimalistic in design but there is a flower corner that radiates warmth and joy. The flower bar sells both real and artificial flowers.

Besides that, you can also purchase postcards, stickers, envelopes as well as painting materials. While you’re at it, place your order on their equally attractive meals. Psst, the Camomile Honey Cake (RM16) is simply to die for!

Le Gardenz Café has flourished over the years thanks to the growing number of loyal customers. Out of all the container cafes that we previously mentioned, Le Gardenz Café stands out because you’ll feel as if you are walking into someone’s garden as the compound is filled with flowers, shrubs, and lots of greenery. The hipster outpost also has an open-air deck that gives you the full view of the surrounding vista. Recommended dishes include chicken skewers, seafood pizza, and pasta dishes.

It’s no wonder Flora Kafe is beautifully decorated with lots of flowers and chandeliers; its founder Razak Ahmad is also a well-known florist and wedding planner. Not only is the ceiling loaded with flowers, but a mini floral arrangement and candles awaits you at your table. Flora Kafe serves traditional Malay cuisines, particularly from the Johor region. We’ve been told that their Pisang Sira is a must try.

If Tarzan and Jane were living in the city and decided to venture into the F&B business, how will their restaurant look like? Opened last November, The Jungle City Kitchen & Bar is a double-storey eatery with a greenery decoration concept. The Jungle City is the only jungle where you’ll get a combination of great food, service, and environment. Speaking of food, this restaurant offers both local delights and western cuisines.

We’re not going to lie, getting to Thai Fish Farm can be tricky but rest assured, the pay off is worth it. Built on wooden platforms with thatched roofs, the restaurant is right next to a fish farm. Besides sampling the freshest seafood, Thai Fish Farm also serves organic vegetables from the restaurant’s vegetable plots. Their signature Thai dishes include steamed siakap (barramundi), snail meat, and grilled crab. Weekends are usually packed with people, so do make it a point to arrive early.

6. OneSixFive @ InterContinental Kuala Lumpur

If you’re looking for somewhere luxurious and soothing to unwind and enjoy an exquisite afternoon tea, head on over to OneSixFive. Located near KLCC, the glamorous hotel provides a picturesque view that overlooks a tropical garden and a cascading waterfall. Guests have the option to choose either the Selera Afternoon Tea set (local Malaysian menu) or the Royal Afternoon Tea set (traditional English menu). Each set comes with a pot of tea.

7. The Orchid Conservatory @ Majestic Kuala Lumpur

Walk into the picturesque Orchid Conservatory and you’ll be amazed by the spacious glass atrium that houses a seasonal range of Phalaenopsis orchids. Guests visiting this lovely 28ft by 50ft venue will be amazed by thousands of stunning large-petaled blooms in this dedicated orchid conservatory. Savour their English afternoon tea with a local twist. The Orchid Conservatory can also be booked for intimate lunches or celebratory dinners.

We don’t know about you, but this place of beauty is certainly worth the visit.

There is hidden gem tucked away on a hilltop that looks across a 16 acres gorgeous verdant garden. Carcosa Seri Negara is a combination of a luxury hotel and also a mansion that serves delectable afternoon tea sessions. England’s Queen Elizabeth II and Prince Philip previously stayed here during the 1989 Commonwealth, so you know this place is rich with history.

High tea can be enjoyed in the beautiful Victorian-style dining room (The Drawing Room) or outside on the terrace (The Verandah) where you’d be amazed by the flora and fauna in the immediate background. Apart from the standard English Afternoon Tea, a traditional Malay option is also available. Carcosa is a testament to an older way of life – even though you live in a busy city, you can always make time to enjoy nature while enjoying some awesome food.

9. Jeff’s Cellar @ Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat

We’re sure that some of you may have experienced (or at least heard of) Dining In The Dark, but what about Dining In A Cave? Sounds interesting, no? Dark, mysterious, and enchanting, Jeff’s Cellar is a restaurant and wine bar built within a fully air-conditioned and very well-furnished limestone cave. There, guests can opt for a 6-course meal and taste some of their excellent rare wines.

The Lakehouse is an English cottage located at Ringlet, Cameron Highlands. Framed against a breathtaking landscape, we can’t think of a better way to spend your chilly afternoon than sipping your tea and eating your scones while listening to birds chirping in melodious harmony. Besides freshly baked scones and pot of tea, the 3-tier English tea platter also comes with finger sandwiches, cakes, tarts, as well as fruits.

If you enjoy dining in a beautiful garden surrounded by gorgeous flowers, then Petals Room should be on your must-visit list. Upon entering the floral themed restaurant, you’ll notice flowers hanging from the ceiling, on the wall, on the table, and even in your drink! It offers such a refreshing vibe that visitors have been returning for a floral-tastic experience. Besides affordable meal sets such as pastas and light bites, Petals Room is also known for their afternoon tea sets.

Sources: The Smart Local, Discover KL, Best Food KL.

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5 Toxic Games You Should Avoid If You Want To Keep Your Sanity!

As part of the postmodern world, video games aren’t just a niche hobby or an experimental way of destressing; they are now a profession and even a way of life for some, and they are as inescapable as music, traffic, and YouTube’s unskippable ads. As they moved on to being online, games became a bridge that linked people together globally, and it is through this virtual space that many people form connections with many people they may have never met.

There is, however, always a flip side to every coin. In any video game, when one person is having fun, another is spreading so much poison that you’d rather get bitten by a saw-scaled snake than put up with the vitriol for another second. If you want to play some games but don’t want to lose your sanity, here are a few you should definitely avoid. And take note that even if the game listed is a decade old, it’s still surprising to see them leading the charge into degeneracy.

To start things off, let’s talk about trading card games. It’s not really an image of toxicity in the video game industry, and you wouldn’t really think that a game about cards would be toxic, but you’d be wrong. Hearthstone is a competitive card game similar to Yu-Gi-Oh and Pokemon; knowing that it is competitive, they pull the 300IQ move of removing the ability to send chat messages to your opponent. It would have been perfect, except they added emojis.

They don’t seem threatening at all, until they are stringed together and blasted at your face like you were on the receiving end of a deadly combo. Whether you’d like it or not, you’d receive these obnoxious things in your normal playthrough. Taking too long in your turn? Emoji. Are you destroying your opponent fair and square? Emoji. Getting mildly lucky with the cards you draw and play? Emoji. By the time you’re sick of this game, you’d be sick of all the emojis you see thereafter.

Much like Counter-Strike, Valorant is a competitive shooter where one team plants a bomb while the other team prevents it from detonating. What makes Valorant different, however, is the inclusion of unique character abilities that add another layer of spice and strategy to the game. Despite being a cooperative PVP game, players aren’t too keen on actually cooperating; instead, it’s a massive cesspool of racist players juiced up with Red Bull. Though there are some circles that foster wholesomeness and kindness, they are still largely overshadowed by groups of people who believe that “if I’m not having fun, no one else will.”

Competitive shooters are toxic enough as they are. If you think it couldn’t get any worse, then try throwing screaming 10-year-olds into the mix. Originally, the game was supposed to feature a team-based strategy where you and three other players collect resources and defend against hordes of zombies. It was originally planned to be a free game, but while waiting for the official release, the developers released the battle royale version of the game that Fornite became famous for. Because of its smashing success, the original concept of the game was pushed behind a paywall, and the battle royale version became the free version.

Battle royale games attract gamers from different age groups, including the aforementioned toxic kids and angry Twitch streamers. No amount of fanservice crossover events will ever make playing this game worth the salt.

Fighting games of all kinds share the simplistic idea of beating the other guy until you win, and it’s this simplistic idea that became the template for other games to follow. From Tekken to Street Fighter and even Skull Girls, fighting games are recognised for their 2D, side-scrolling appearance. The appealing nature of fighting games lies in their simplistic and straight-forward commands that can link together for devastating combos, or at least that’s what their rabid, and often toxic, player base wants you to think.

Fighting games are like Twitter; there’s a limit to how many characters you can have in a single tweet. That’s why people find creative ways to be toxic. Though they can’t do much, people will find ways to be insufferable online, and God help you if you meet them in person. If you want an example of what we mean, then check out the YouTuber LowTierGod.

Ah, yes. The final boss, the king of toxicity, is League of Legends. Riot Games, the developers, just can’t help but make the most toxic games out there, can they? If you’ve been connected to the internet for the last 10 years or stepped into an internet cafe for 10 seconds, you know what LoL is. Put simply, though, it’s a multiplayer online battle arena (or MOBA for short) where it pits two teams, consisting of five players, against each other.

From its inception until now, what has made this game so toxic is its complex mechanics, which, if you mess up, will severely cripple how you and your teammates perform later in the game. Mistakes are frequent and easily punished, and if you’re unfortunate enough, your teammates will be the first to recognise this and start trashing your sloppy performance, regardless of your experience with the game. It’s why this game stopped having new players and why the developers just jumped ship, focusing all of their attention on Valorant.

Sources: Wallpaper Flare, Flickr [1], [2], [3], Ars Technica, Trusted Reviews


#2014: The Most Pirated TV Shows Of The Year

We’ve already got the top 10 stories (in our opinion and based on the stories we wrote about, of course) of the year. Now let’s take a look a great big taboo – the most pirated TV shows of the year. We say “taboo” because pirated and based on popular file-sharing site, TorrentFreak. Which TV show came out on top, you ask?

According to TorrentFreak, one TV show’s 2014 season finale was downloaded more than 8 million times via BitTorrent. Yes, that TV show would be American fantasy drama series, “Game of Thrones” (GoT).

This would also mark GoT’s third year running as the most pirated TV show of the year. The now-all-too-famous S4 finale‘s downloads were so fast, so rampant, and so many that it surpassed the second place show, “The Walking Dead”, which garnered almost 4.8 million downloads.

Here, allow us to treat you to some GoT S4 bloopers, which was previewed during the show’s 2014 San Diego Comic Con (SDCC) panel:

Legally, GoT’s S4 finale drew 7.1 million viewers on HBO in US, beating the 5.4 million who tuned in for the previous season’s last episode. Inclusive of repeats, it drew a whopping number of 9.3 million people. Phew!

Anyway, here are the top 10 most pirated TV shows of the year:

Okay, kinda bummed that “The Originals“, “Revenge“, and “The Vampire Diaries” didn’t make the cut.

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Jay Chou’s Streetwear Label PHANTACi Opens in Malaysia

Ready to do some shopping fashionistas? Jay Chou (周杰倫)’s premium fashion store, PHANTACi, has just opened in Malaysia.

Unfortunately for fans living in the Klang Valley, the first Malaysian outlet is situated at Imago Shopping Mall in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, and not in Kuala Lumpur. The boutique store debuted 2 days ago on Tuesday (1st August).

For those not familiar with the brand, the Mandopop king first launched PHANTACi in Taiwan in 2006. Since then, it has expanded to Beijing and Singapore. Malaysia is only the 3rd overseas store outside of Taiwan. PHANTACi has also collaborated with other well-known brands including Nike, Puma, Casio, New Balance, Stussy, G-Shock, and World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE), to produce a variety of dope merchandise.

There are plenty of classic black and white short sleeve tee available here. Besides that, trendy caps and shoes are also on sale. Be prepared to splurge a bit, cause according to Sinchew, prices for PHANTACi shirts are around RM224 while a slogan cap can cost a whopping RM205. Having said that, what better way to show your support to your favourite idol when he brings his “The Invincible” Part 2 World Tour to Kuala Lumpur in January 2018 right?

The details to Sabah’s PHANTACi outlet are as follows:

For more information, hit up PHANTACi Sabah’s Facebook page.

Source: Sinchew/ Featured image: PHANTACi.


Giveaway: Win Yourself A Limited Edition The Great Brew Fest Designer Mug

Something is brewing beer lovers! Come next month, Heineken Malaysia is throwing a beer festival, titled The Great Brew Fest, to celebrate great quality brews and craftsmanship with a series of “hoppy” happenings.

Set to take place between 1st October till 10th November, beer enthusiasts and social drinkers can even experienced the limited release Tiger Amber Lager, which is a newly-introduced local brewed amber lager. It’s a 5% ABV beer – a refreshing full flavour lager with a hint of malty sweetness and hoppy aroma. Of course, there are many other brews for drinkers to enjoy.

A post shared by The Great Brew Fest (@greatbrewfest_my)

Having said that, you can’t introduce a beer festival without introducing some new kick ass limited edition mugs? Patrons will get the chance to own a first-of-its-kind set of the “brew inspired art” designer mugs at The Great Brew Fest. There are 5 mugs in total and each of them are specially designed by Malaysia’s most talented and renowned artists.

For those who have been collecting beer mugs, there “brew inspired art” designer mugs are certainly a must-have to keep in your collection. The impressive designs are laser etched on to metallic-coloured mugs. They feature craft essence and some interesting fun facts on brew to admire while enjoying your favourite drink.

Pictured below, from left to right, the 5 designer artists are:

We’re giving away these 5 limited edition “brew inspired art” designer mugs to our readers at Hype Malaysia. If you’re keen on winning 1, find out how you can take home your favourite mug:

For more information, visit The Great Brew Fest’s official website or hit up their Facebook page. Participating outlets are stated here.


HTC One Launches In Malaysia

HTC, a global leader in mobile innovation and design, launched its new flagship smartphone, the new HTC One. Crafted with a distinct zero-gap aluminium unibody, the new HTC One introduces HTC BlinkFeed™, HTC Zoe™, and HTC BoomSound™, key new HTC Sense® innovations that reinvent the mobile experience and set a new standard for smartphones.

Wrapped in a zero-gap aluminium unibody and sporting a brilliant 4.7”, Full HD (1080p) screen, the new HTC One features the latest Android Jelly Bean operating system and LTE network technology to offer blazingly-fast browsing in a package that combines premium design with breakthrough build.

Available in stunning silver and beautiful black, the sleek and crafted aluminium unibody sits comfortably in the hand and showcases HTC’s unique antenna technology, which helps people achieve a crystal clear signal. The display also resists scratches and reduces glare, whilst offering incredible 468ppi resolution and rich, natural colours.

The new HTC One with attractive rate plans are offered by Celcom, DiGi, U Mobile, Maxis, and all SenQ chain stores from early May.

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HTC authorised retailers’ availability for the new HTC One will be The new HTC One is priced at RM2,299 (for 32GB storage) and RM2,499 (for 64GB storage) in both colours, Stealth Black and Glacial Silver.

For more information, hit up their official website or their Facebook page.

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Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards In Kuala Lumpur

Guess what? We can now make the speculation behind the Golden Disk Awards (GDA) event official. So official, it even has its own name! You might’ve read our exclusive piece of leaked news a few weeks ago and now, we can finally confirm it.

Why, the GDA even has its own official name now – Samsung GALAXY The 27th Golden Disk Awards in Kuala Lumpur. Seriously though, can you imagine this taking place in Kuala Lumpur?:

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Let’s do a quick rundown (again) on what the GDA is really all about.

The Golden Disk Awards (GDA) is the most prestigious Korean Pop Awards in South Korea where the most popular Korean pop music from the past year are selected and celebrated. The GDA contributes to the music and the digital downloads industry while bolstering the creativity of pop music and finding talented artists.

Since its inaugural event in 1986, the Golden Disk Awards has been recognized for its legitimacy and neutrality, thus earning the nickname of the “Korean Grammy Awards”, while become the most sought-after prize by the musicians.

The 27th Golden Disk Awards ceremony will be presented at the Sepang International Circuit in Malaysia from January 15th to 16th 2013. The Golden Disk Awards will be the biggest K-Pop event in Malaysia as more than twenty groups of world-famous K-Pop artistes will perform on the stage for fans in Malaysia aside from the awards ceremony.

A little birdie told us that we’re looking at the likes of:

Just to name a few. Quick, pinch yourselves and see if you’re dreaming. The answer is no, you’re not.

Venue: Sepang International Circuit, Malaysia

Want the full list? Want more information? Keep a close watch on our Twitter account as we’ll be bringing you updates LIVE from the press conference tomorrow (6th December 2012) morning. Yup.


“Banglasia 2.0” Collects RM220,000 On Its 1st Day Of Release

Namewee’s recently unbanned movie “Banglasia 2.0” has been released across the nation in a total of 106 cinemas on 28th February 2019.

Despite being an R18 film, the movie managed to collect RM220,000 on its first day of release in cinemas.

“Many of my fans below the age of 18 wrote in to me to complain that they were barred from entering cinemas to watch a film that they have long awaited,” said actor-director Namewee in a statement.

Due to the impressive achievement, cinema operators responded to a higher demand by increasing the total number of theatres nationwide to 116. At GSC Mid Valley, the movie screening frequency has been doubled from 8 to 16 shows daily.

“Everyone’s support to come out to the cinemas this weekend is crucial so we can extend the movie’s availability into the following week,” Namewee added.

Though the movie is rated R18, some minor scenes have been removed while some are voice-censored.

So for those planning to catch the movie in the cinema, here are the scenes which have been censored from the movie.

“Banglasia 2.0” is produced by digital media entertainment company WebTVAsia and distributed by mm2 Entertainment.

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2014: 6 Of The Worst Movies To Date

Ever watched a movie and thought to yourself, “Why am I even watching this?”, “This is such a waste of time”, or just flat out walk out the cinema because the movie is so unbearable that you couldn’t stand it? We sure have. For as long as we can remember, we’ve been blessed with some really good movies and also cursed with some really horrible ones. If you’ve noticed or if you’ve been paying attention, you’ll know that the Hype.My team (yes, that us) are big movie buffs. From horror to gore to b-rated movies to risqué movies and to movies based on real-life events, we can’t get enough of movies.

Now, just because we enjoy watching movies, doesn’t mean that we’ve not had some pretty horrible experiences. Like every other year, 2014 to date, has had its fair share of some really good, some decent, and some really crappy movies. Here’s a list of movies that we’ve found to be a complete waste of time:

Director Stile White’s horror movie entitled, “Ouija” was a nothing but a huge plate of disappointment. From its draggy, deathly slow pace to boring and ghastly dialogue as well as nonexistent scares, “Ouija” was nothing but a bland collection of cliches being served up in the name of horror. Seriously, if you expect literally nothing from the movies you pay to see, then this is just what you’re looking for.

We honestly don’t know which was a bigger waste of time – “Pain & Gain” or “Transformers: Age of Extinction”. This has got to be the longest 3 hours and 15 minutes of our lives. Messy, boring, dull and lousy-liners and hard to follow action sequences is what Michael Bay offered with “Transformers: Age of Extinction”. Then again, after Bay and Wahlberg worked together on “Pain & Gain” last year, we can’t really say we’re surprised that this movie didn’t turn out great. Maybe the Bay and Wahlberg pair up was just not meant to be.

Found-footage movies genre hits an all time low with this one. “Devil’s Due” had the perfect recipe for horror but there was no built. Apart from it being ridiculous, it was also dull and clichéd, and the movie was anything but scary. We would have much rather have watched something else, honestly.

“The Expendables” franchise has been toying with our affection for action stars of the past since its first instalment in 2010. Unfortunately for the franchise, its latest instalment, “The Expendables 3” was to us, the least successful of the franchise. Maybe it’s about time to pull the plug on this brainless franchise.

If there was one word we’d pick to describe this movie it would be “brutal”. From what could have been a crowd-pleasing comedy of female solidarity and revenge, “The Other Woman” was nothing but a mess thanks to tissue-thin characters, lame dialogues, and horrid comedy that came off sounding like it was forced or improvised on the spot.

Uh oh. It looks like someone forgot to tell Seth MacFarlane that moviegoers were expecting his Western comedy to actually be funny. Such a let down from the creator of “Family Guy” and “Ted”, “A Million Ways To Die In The West” lacked direction and was immensely boring.

There you have it. Our list of movies which we found to be an utter waste of time so far this year. If you agree or disagree with our list, do share your thoughts with us in the comments section.


5 Things We Love About APINK’s Appearance During The Lazada 11.11 Super Show

South Korean girl group APINK (에이핑크) recently made their much-anticipated comeback here in our country for the Lazada 11.11 Super Show event – joining in the extravagant line up of other big names such as Hujan, Ayda Jebat, K-Clique and Siti Nordiana.

For those who have missed the show which was aired live from PICC, Putrajaya on TV3 last night (Sunday, 10th November), no worries because we’ve got you covered on 5 fun things that managed to catch our attention during the girl group’s appearance at the concert.

Apink’s interview from this afternoon #APINKinMY #APINKinLAZADA pic.twitter.com/07BlhZI4PR

— Carrot 🐾 (@Carrotiess) November 10, 2019

During the red carpet. the girl group was asked by the emcee, Natalie Hussein to teach her some Korean slangs. “In Korea, teenagers like to come out with shorter forms of long phrases by taking the first syllable of each word,” main vocalist Eunji (정은지) explained, before adding, “In this case, the term Cha Man Chu (차.만.추) is quite famous these days. It means to recommend someone to meet or date someone naturally, rather than going on blind dates.”

Apink’s candid shots pic.twitter.com/N5eqaP0RCO

During the session, fellow member Naeun (손나은) also received props for her skills in the photography. “Rather than posing on purpose, I often take many candid shots of myself, and I would pick one of the best,” said the Cheongdamdong-born starlet.

Now we know how the 25-year-old starlet look effortlessly stunning in most of her Instagram shots. Check out some of her breathtaking photos here:

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eh, saya cinta kamu juga ? dari malam tadi takleh move on, sampai terbawak masuk mimpi ? #Inlove #KejapLagiGerakKoreaLa ❤❤?

A post shared by  tv3malaysia (@tv3malaysia) on Nov 10, 2019 at 9:19pm PST

Appearing at the closing segment of the 4-hour long show, the 6 girls of APINK came up on stage all dressed in white. Their choice of clothing has received positive reviews from fans, throwing words of respects towards them for dressing appropriately as accustomed in our country.

Check out some of local fans’ reactions here:

Apink outfits at korea vs Apink outfits at Malaysia

Another interesting part that we want to point out is during the performance of “I’m So Sick” – taken from their 7th mini album. In this case, it was obvious that the members tried to portray a less seductive performance of the song in terms of the dance sequence.

As seen in the video above, the girls were seen reducing sexually suggestive choreographies like hip movements as well as chest popping dance that were heavily executed in the original choreography.

If you don’t believe us, you can compare the above clip with this performance of the same song at Mnet’s M! Countdown below:

If you watch this performance of “Luv”, you can tell that the majority of the crowd gathered at Bukit Jalil to watch APINK perform live in front of their eyes. As the cameras switch to the audience, you can see all the light sticks and banners everywhere in the hall.

Not only that, their live vocals have also wowed the crowd who were present at the event. Despite the massive line-up of popular local names as aforementioned above, it was clear that the girl group has also managed to mark their stable name here in Malaysia.

You’re always the best. thank u malaysia panda?#panda#malaysia#apink

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To be honest, we felt that the segment involving APINK was too short, though. Fingers crossed that they will come back here soon for another showcase or concert for Malaysian fans.

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BLINKs Wishing For Rihanna x BLACKPINK Collab After Seeing This Photo

Barbadian superstar Rihanna recently made her appearance in Seoul, South Korea to promote her new beauty cosmetics line, Fenty Beauty.

During the event, the “Umbrella” singer was able to get up close and personal with all her fans in Korea while showcased her skills by doing make-up demonstrations as well as conducting Q & A sessions with the locals.

Among the several celebrities that were in attendance, Jennie (제니) from Korean mega girl group BLACKPINK was also seen attending the show as well. Her appearance during the event has generated massive buzz in the internet world.

The 22-year-old singer-rapper – along with her friends – even took the opportunity to take a photo with the Grammy Award-winning songstress. The picture has since gone viral online among K-Fans worldwide.

thinking about how jennie sang take a bow for her audition to get into YG and here she is, 9 years later as a member of one of the biggest groups in the world meeting Rihanna herself pic.twitter.com/kqsCWed2eq

— kazuha hive (@jnkrosies) September 18, 2019

Most netizens left appraising remarks towards the post, with most of them commented words of praise towards Jennie for living the good life as a Rihanna fan.

Besides that, some also pointed out hilarious remarks stating that the multi-platinum superstar’s image has overshadowed the K-Pop idol. Check out some of their comments here:

Apart from that, BLINKs (BLACKPINK stans) all over the world are putting their hopes up for a collaboration between Rihanna and the “Kill This Love” hit maker. RiRi X BP? That would be LIT!

To get you all dosed up, let’s throwback to during their pre-debut day when they did a cover dance of RiRi’s “Bitch Better Have My Money”:

jennie gonna put the rihanna x blackpink collab in the bag https://t.co/UUZITpVbLJ

Rihanna will follow jennie then she will follow blackpink then they will collab 🤩🤡🤩🤡🤩🤡 pic.twitter.com/kAUdBEgW2V

Fingers crossed that we’ll be hearing good news from both RiRi and YG soon.


Explore To Inspire With National Geographic Channel and Canon

Explore To Inspire Photo Contest was launched today by National Geographic Channel and Canon as part of an Asia-wide search for Asia’s best photographers.

Launched in celebration of National Geographic’s 125th anniversary, the contest which will run for two months is open to all photographers from Malaysia, Bangladesh, Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Maldives, Myanmar, Nepal, Pakistan, Singapore, Sri Lanka, Thailand and Vietnam. Photographers have to be at least eighteen years old as the contest is open to those aged eighteen and above.

To participate, contestants need to submit an original photograph(s) that shows the contestants inspiration to explore. Each photograph submitted will need to be accompanied by a description of three hundred characters or less on how the photograph inspires the contestants to explore. All entries are required to be submitted online through the website.

Winners stand a chance on winning fantastic prizes that includes Canon DSLR cameras, a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to attend the outstanding National Geographic Weekend Photography Workshop in San Francisco and each winning photo will be published in the March 2014 copy of the Asian Edition of National Geographic magazine.

The prizes have been selected to provide upcoming photographers with the photography tools in order to further expand and evolve their interest and skills. Winners will be selected by a panel of experts from both National Geographic Channel and Cannon.

Contest runs from October 4th, 2013 to November 30th, 2013. More details can be found on the website.

A summary of the awards and prizes as follows:

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Y.A.M Che Puan Sofie Got Into An Accident On The Way To Starbucks

Y.A.M Che Puan Sofie Louise Johansson, the wife to the Crown Prince of Kelantan Dr Tengku Muhammad Faiz Petra Sultan Ismail Petra, revealed that she had fractured her shoulder due to a minor accident recently.

According to her post on Instagram, the accident happened while she was on her way to a Starbucks outlet to buy some drinks for her and her husband.

The other day while cycling to buy Starbucks for hubby and me. Unfortunately, fell of the bike. Would like to say a big thank you to the doctors, paramedic, and staff at RPZ hospital, and also the palace staff for their good care and support. Fractured my shoulder but feeling grateful to be wearing a helmet. Alhamdulillah. #cycling #bike #helmet #safetyfirst #keselamatan #starbucks #accident #fracture #staysafe #ambulance #hospital #hubbysupportingwifey #basikal #topikeledar

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“The other day I went cycling to buy Starbucks for hubby and I. Unfortunately, I fell of the bike. I would like to say a big thank you to the doctors, paramedics, and staff at Raja Perempuan Zainab Hospital. And also the palace staff for their good care and support. Fractured my shoulder but feeling grateful to be wearing a helmet,” Che Puan Sofie captioned the post.

Upon hearing the unfortunate news, many felt sorry over what happened to Che Puan Sofie and flooded the comments section with well wishes. Among those in the list include Syed Saddiq who replied, “Please do take care. I will pray for your speedy recovery.”

For the uninitiated, the Swedish beauty got married to Tengku Muhammad on 19th April in a royal wedding held at the Balai Besar palace in Kota Bharu.


Lazy Rich Asians: Crazy Rich Asians-Inspired TV Series Currently In The Works

ABC, one of the biggest TV networks in America, is hoping to ride the success of the “Crazy Rich Asians” wave. The new project is tentatively titled, “Lazy Rich Asians”.

As per The Hollywood Reporter, the person responsible for the comedy is writer and producer Jessica Gao. She recently won the “Best Animated Program” Emmy for writing the “Pickle Rick” episode in “Rick and Morty”.

“Lazy Rich Asians” will centre on Janet Zhao, “a first-generation Chinese-American woman who struggles to set healthy boundaries with her crazy, exhausting family. When her wealthy grandmother dies and names Janet the sole inheritor, she suddenly finds herself the unwilling new matriarch of the family she’s spent her life trying to keep at arm’s length”.

Jon M. Chu, who directed “Crazy Rich Asians”, tweeted his excitement at the announcement. “Wow this is what movement looks like. I love seeing others get the opportunity to tell their stories!! This is what we need! Let’s keep it going,” the filmmaker wrote.

Wow this is what movement looks like. I love seeing others get the opportunity to tell their stories!! This is what we need! Let’s keep it going. #Movement https://t.co/gPraTeU56E

— Jon M. Chu (@jonmchu) September 11, 2018

“Crazy Rich Asians” has managed to gross over US$164.3 million worldwide (with $135.8 million in America alone). It was the first Hollywood film to feature primarily Asian cast in 25 years since 1993’s “The Joy Luck Club”.

The sequel, “China Rich Girlfriend”, has been given the green light to proceed from Warner Bros.


YouTube Launches Partner Program In Malaysia

YouTube announced that it has launched the YouTube Partner Program to video creators in Malaysia, allowing them to make money from their original works. Now any Malaysian creator with even just one original video can apply to become a Partner and start making money. This gives many in Malaysia the chance to follow the path of other YouTube Partners overseas who make a living just from the money they make on YouTube.

The Partner Program is YouTube’s way of sharing advertising revenue with video creators. Once a video creator becomes a Partner, he or she can choose to run ads against their videos. YouTube then splits the revenue generated by those ads, with the majority share going to the Partner.

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Beyond the opportunity to make money, YouTube provides these video creators with resources and opportunities to improve their skills, optimize their content for YouTube, and build larger audiences.

Every year, YouTube pays out millions of dollars to people through the Partner Program. There are now more than one million channels earning revenue through the YouTube Partner Program, with revenue more than doubling for four years in a row. Thousands of channels are making six figures a year, and during 2011, the number of partners making more than $1k/month nearly doubled.

To be able to make money from videos, uploaders on YouTube must follow the Community Guidelines and own all the rights to the video and music used. Users must also set up a Google AdSense account to collect revenue earned from their videos.

To find out more about the YouTube Partner Program, go to their website.

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#SNSD: Tiffany Performs Self-Composed Track For The First Time

No talent can surpass hard work, but SNSD/Girls’ Generation‘s Tiffany has both as she has certainly worked hard to prove that her talent is something that shouldn’t be overlooked.

The SNSD member even performed one of her self-composed and self-written tracks on TV recently.

On the latest episode of “Yoo Hee Yeol’s Sketchbook”, SNSD was invited as the guest for the popular show.

The members revealed in the show that their composed and written tracks were frequently rejected by their agency to be featured in their albums. It was also in this episode that Tiffany surprised the public by performing her own self-composed track live for the first time.

Titled “Bittersweet and Crazy”, the song was the same song that Tiffany briefly performed during a birthday party that she celebrated with her fans earlier in August. Though the lyrics are completely in English, many praised her singing abilities and hoped that the song will be released digitally.

Listen to the song and fall head over heels in love with Tiffany’s beautiful voice in the video below:

In other news, Tiffany is reportedly preparing for her own solo project. She is expected to make her solo debut with an album sometime in November this year while Taeyeon’s solo album is expected to be released in October.

Their solo debuts are said to be followed by a comeback by TaeTiSeo – consisting of Taeyeon, Tiffany, and Seohyun.


Fans Are Convinced That IU’s New “Eight” MV Is A Tribute To Sulli

IU (아이유) is currently slaying the charts with her new single “Eight” featuring BTS member Suga. But the spotlight is on the song’s accompanying music video.

Fans had been coming up with their own theories and speculations ever since the 3-minute and 52-second long clip made its way online. Interestingly, some of them pointed out that the video is a direct reference to her beloved friend Sulli, who sadly departed last October.

In the clip, an animated girl is seen flying happily in her white dress while the other girl (presumably IU) looks at her while uttering the lyrics, “Are you happy now?”. Well, a lot of fans are convinced enough that the girl is indeed the “To The Beautiful You” actress.

Apart from that, some pointed that the title “Eight” symbolises 8 years the two have been friends. Previously, IU had written a song about Sulli called “Red Queen” which included in her 4th EP “Chat-Shire”. Because of this, many netizens believe that IU dedicated “Eight” as a tribute to the former f(x) member.

Others also pointed that Sulli’s former stylist also worked on the set, leading to more debates among K-fans coming its way. Check out some of the interesting theories by K-pop fans on Twitter here:

This scene in IU's MV remind me of Sulli's scene in Real, it made my heart hurt. I will always love them both 💔 pic.twitter.com/LxjUr9XoJ7

— J⚔Somilovesme (@somialltheway) May 6, 2020

I rmb in an ep of 7.7 bil In Love, Dong Yeob shared that he remember asking sulli: DY: "when did u feel the happiest?" Sulli answered: "i have never been happy"

Now i felt like IU is asking her: "So are u HAPPY now"?? 😭#EIGHTTODAY #IUxSUGA #아이유_6시_안들으면_에잇 pic.twitter.com/QOCwoG25yQ

— moonfloweriu (@moonfloweriu) May 6, 2020

In case y’all haven’t watched the MV, feel free to do so now and tell us what do you think :)

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TAPAUfest 2019: Malaysia’s Biggest Indie Community Festival Is Back

After taking a 3-year hiatus, TAPAUfest is set to make a comeback next month at The Gasket Alley, Petaling Jaya.

For the uninitiated, TAPAUfest is a fully local and independent festival that is organised by the young creative team at TAPAUtv – Malaysia’s #1 online indie community portal.

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The Malaysian indie community and culture festival made history in 2014 as the first and biggest crowd funded festival in Southeast Asia. They collected RM87,705 within a month thanks to their crowd-funding project on Pitchin. They broke another record in 2016 when they collected RM109,890 in 30 days.

“Although crowd funding kicked us off – and proved that the crowd is not only willing to support, but to also put money on our local independent scene – we wanted to grow beyond just being known as ‘that crowd funded festival’,” said Ahmad Faris, Co-Founder of TAPAUtv, and the team leader behind TAPAUfest.

This year, TAPAUfest’s partners include DISQOVR, Snek (Livestreaming Partner), and Vans (Off The Wall Partner), The Gasket Alley (Venue Partner), Marshall Headphones (Audio Partner), Rakita (Media Partner), and Yoodo (Digital Telco Partner).

Staying true to its mission to celebrate and showcase the best of Malaysia’s independent music scene, the lineup at PENTAS this year, boasts different flavors of indie – from young pop punkers, HACKTICK!, emo boys, Milo Dinosaur, harmonious folk ensemble Mafidz – to current crowd favorites IQBAL M.

Representing Hip-Hop and R&B will be label mates, Airliftz and Lunadira collaborating in a shared set. Alternative young bloods, Midnight Fusic, experimental pop quartet, Lust, and pro rockers, Toko Kilat, have also made the cut, with the latter fresh from the success of their “Pemacu Api” Tour. Lastly, power pop legends Lucy In The Loo will make a one-night only comeback at TAPAUfest, alongside brit-pop heavyweights BTSWT (formerly known as Bittersweet).

TAPAUfest also offers a little bit of something for everyone with PASAR, hosting a selection of local streetwear brands, as well as a music collectors market, the talks and workshops at BENGKEL, and the documentary, shorts and feature film screenings at LAYAR. And if you’re hungry, head to WARUNG where a curation of Pasar Malam delicacies awaits.

The details to TAPAUfest 2019 are as follows:

To buy tickets and find out more go to TAPAUfest’s website here.


#HyunA: Sexy “A+” Teaser Pics & Full Tracklist Revealed

More HyunA goodness ahead of the release of her comeback mini album!

Last week, CUBE Entertainment posted up a slew of sexy and daring teaser images for the 4Minute rapper and one-half of sub-unit Trouble Maker’s 4th solo mini album. Needless to say, in true HyunA style, the pictures show off her trademark effortless sexiness:

And now, the full tracklist for “A+” has also been revealed!

The mini album will consist of 5 tracks, and it looks like HyunA contributedly greatly to more than half of “A+”. She wrote the lyrics to “Run & Run”, “Ice Ice” (featuring “Unpretty Rapstar” rapper Yook Ji Dam), and a secret love song titled, “Peace”.

She has also enlisted the help of BTOB’s Ilhoon for her title track, “Because I’m the Best” while 10cm’s Kwon Jung Yeol will be featured on the remaining track, “Get Out of My House”.

HyunA is scheduled to make her comeback with “A+” on 21st August. Who’s looking forward to it? ;)

We’ll leave you now with her super risqué album trailer. Enjoy ;)

For more comeback teasers, stalk her via Instagram.

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#Haze: Schools Directed To Close In Haze-Hit Areas

With the current haze situation worsening, all schools in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negri Sembilan, and Malacca have been closed today.

According to a report by The Star Online, the announcement was made close to midnight yesterday. Deputy Education Minister P. Kamalanathan said minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid conveyed the decision to him.

When asked if students need to return to school on Thursday (17th September), he said, “We will update when schools need to reopen, first thing in the morning.”

The school holidays are set to start this Saturday in all states and a day earlier in Johor, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu.

As at 6am this morning (15th September, Tuesday), 32 areas nationwide recorded unhealthy Air Pollutant Index (API) readings.

These included Banting (188), Nilai (181), Port Dickson (171), Seremban (177), Bukit Rambai (177), Port Klang (177), Putrajaya (179) and Batu Muda in Kuala Lumpur (188).

An API reading between 0 and 50 is considered good; 51 to 100, moderate; 101 to 200, unhealthy; 201 to 300, very unhealthy; and 301 and above, hazardous.

The Education Ministry has issued a statement urging schools to stop all activities outside the classrooms when the Air Pollutant Index (API) is more than 150. It also said that schools in areas with API of more than 200 must be closed.

In a separate report by The Star Online, the Meteorological Department, National Security Council, and the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) are moving in to begin cloud seeding operations today to bring relief to Klang Valley and Kuching. The department’s atmospheric science and cloud seeding division director Maznorizan Mohamad said the operation was targeted to start by noon today.

Source: The Star Online (1), The Star Online (2).


#Grab: GrabCar Services Now Available In Malacca & Kota Kinabalu

Grab (formerly known as MyTeksi), Southeast Asia’s leading ride hailing app is introducing the GrabCar’s services to 2 other major tourist hotspots – Malacca and Kota Kinabalu.

GrabCar’s launch in Malacca and Kota Kinabalu will not only be a likeable transport option for tourist and cost conscious passengers, but it will also be a viable source of income for those who want to be a GrabCar driver in these areas.

Both GrabCar and MyTeksi drivers are required to go through stringent background checks, have access to 24-7 customer service and PDRM button in the driver’s app in the event of emergency, passengers can share their ride with their friends and family so they can keep track of their whereabouts and also both drivers and passengers are covered by an insurance policy.

In addition to this, other distinct features significant to GrabCar are that it operates based on a fixed-fare and passengers can choose to pay either via cash or credit/debit card.

And that’s not all! In line with the excitement of expanding to Malacca and Kota Kinabalu and with the imminent celebration of our nation’s 59th anniversary of independence, Grab has announced the Grab Merdeka59 promotion.

From 25th till 31st August 2016, GrabCar users in Klang Valley, Penang, Johor Bahru and now Malacca and Kota Kinabalu will be able to enjoy RM5 off for 9 GrabCar (Economy) rides when they pay via credit/debit card** for their ride.

To enjoy the Merdeka59 promotion, passengers only need to:

* Terms & conditions apply
** If you are using a debit card, please do not forget to call your bank to authorise your transaction!

For more details about the Grab’s Merdeka59 promotion or GrabCar, visit their website.

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#BatmanvSuperman: Director Releases 2 New Posters On Twitter

After offering his fans a first look at the official teaser trailer of “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” on Twitter, director Zack Snyder used the same platform to reveal 2 new posters that featured Batman and Superman.

He tweeted the posters along with the hashtags #MondayBvSSpecialIMAXEvent and #BatmanvSuperman. The former suggested that the posters will be given out during the IMAX Event on 20th April 2015.

Henry Cavill will return to reprise his role as Superman, with Ben Affleck newly casted as Batman. Amy Adams, Laurence Fishburne, and Diane Lane will be reprising their roles from “Man of Steel” as well. New casts include Gal Gadot as Wonder Woman, Jesse Eisenberg as Lex Luthor, Jeremy Irons as Alfred Pennyworth, and Jason Momoa as Aquaman.

While no official synopsis has been released, the trailer promised that it would be a heightened affair between the 2 superheroes.

In fact, it will take place after the events of “Man of Steel“, where people were being divided into 2 camps: the ones who view Superman as a superhero who deserves their respect, and the ones who see him as an extreme threat who needs to be eradicated. Batman, apparently, falls in the latter category and takes it upon himself to try and stop Superman.

The highly anticipated movie is slated for release on 25th March 2016.

Are you excited for “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”? Which character poster do you prefer? Leave your comments below!

Source: Coming Soon, Cinema Blend / Image Source: Zack Snyder’s Twitter


#TOMSMalaysia: TOMS Takes Its “One For One” Movement To The Next Level, Opens 3rd Malaysian Outlet

TOMS, the brand known for its “One for One” business model, has opened its 3rd Malaysian store in 1 Utama Shopping Centre.

Did you know? Since 2006, TOMS has revolutionised the way we shop with its “One for One” commitment. How does TOMS’ “One for One” commitment work? With every product purchased, TOMS will help a person in need. One for One :)

Customer purchases of TOMS shoes, eyewear and bags now help TOMS provide shoes, sight, safe births and job opportunities to people in need in over 70 countries.

As of 2015, TOMS has given over 45 million pairs of new shoes to children in need and helped restore sight to over 325,000 people in need.

The new 1 Utama store offers a great selection of TOMS eyewear and shoes – including TOMS limited addition Big Cats Shoe Collection as well as TOMS latest “One for One” product – bags that save lives. Not forgetting a selection of TOMS eyewear, shoes for men, women and kids as well as TOMS latest “One for One” product – bags that save lives.

With every bag you purchase, TOMS will help provide a safe birth for a mother and baby in need.

The new store also offers Malaysians their first opportunity to contribute to TOMS Animal Initiative. TOMS has partnered with National Geographic to support its critical nonprofit work through the Big Cats Collection, which features limited addition footwear for men, women and kids with design elements representing big cats.

Big cats in the wild are disappearing at an alarming rate, and this special collection draws attention to the critical need to protect these majestic creatures for generations to come.

Since 2009, National Geographic’s Big Cats Initiative has worked to reverse this decline through on-the-ground conservation and education projects in Africa, Asia, and North and South America.

These projects include instituting patrols to prevent lion snaring and poaching and building livestock enclosures to protect endangered cats from retaliatory killing.

So what say you to doing your part and giving through TOMS? :)

TOMS’ new store is located in 1 Utama Shopping Centre, Lot F318, First Floor (High Street).

For more information, visit TOMS official website or TOMS Facebook page.

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#ALSIceBucketChallenge: It’s On For Penang CM Lim Guan Eng

So, our Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin took up the #ALSIceBucketChallenge a few days ago. Goes to show that the viral campaign has been so effective, even our ministers are doing it.

See, the “Ice Bucket Challenge” was started in July by Pete Frates, 29, a former Boston College baseball player who has been battling ALS since 2011 and it has now become a worldwide craze. It’s actually part of a campaign to raise money in fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurodegenerative disease that attacks the brain and the spinal cord.

One such person who has suffered from the disease for many years now is none other than the world’s most celebrated brilliant physicist, Stephen Hawking.

The campaign requires an individual to dump a bucket of ice water on their head. After which, they’re allowed to challenge 3 more people to do the same within 24 hours. If someone refuses, the penalty is donating USD100 to the ALS Association. The stunt has raised millions for ALS so far!

And now, one other minister has been nominated to do it too, all the way up north in Penang.

Nominated by 988 radio station DJ K.K. Wong, Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng is going all in for the Ice Bucket Challenge.  Apparently, several reporters had to go to great lengths to explain the challenge to him and how it worked. After which, he said in jest during a press conference at his office:

If it is for charity, I will surely lead by example. I will ask somebody who is not from Pakatan Rakyat to do this. I will ask the Tourism Minister and Yang Khoon to do it with me. But I cannot do it within the next 24 hours. Hopefully, this can be extended. Perhaps, you all can help with the arrangement. I will go through with this challenge during this Sunday’s Occupy Beach Street event at 7:30am.

Not only has he confirmed that he’s game for it, he will accept the challenge while at the same time donate USD100 (RM317) to the ALS Association. He has even named 2 people to do it with him – Tourism and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz and China Press editor-in-chief Teoh Yang Khoon. He also teased that he will only name the third person after he has completed his challenge.

Ooh. The suspense! We can’t wait to see it, Chief Minister.

It’s done, peeps! Just as he promised. Watch the video here:

Meanwhile, here are some of the best #ALSIceBucketChallenge videos that we’ve seen over the past week:

Let’s not forget that whether or not you get called out to take on the challenge, you can also make a donation to the ALS Association here. If you want to do your part, you know where to go.

For more information, visit the ALS Association’s official website.


#CrazyRichAsians: “Glee” Actor Harry Shum Jr. Joins Star-Studded Cast

Television hunk Harry Shum Jr. will be starring in “Crazy Rich Asians” alongside Henry Golding, Constance Wu, Awkwafina, Michelle Yeoh, Ken Jeong, and Sonoya Mizuno.

The Costa Rican-American actor and dancer confirmed the casting news on Twitter. He wrote, “I loved the book! Extremely excited to join ‘Crazy Rich Asians’ and be part of such a stellar cast!”

I loved the book! Extremely excited to join "Crazy Rich Asians" and be part of such a stellar cast! 🙌🏽 https://t.co/lxlzAiUXOR

— Harry Shum Jr (@HarryShumJr) June 5, 2017

According to The Hollywood Reporter, he will be playing Astrid Leong’s (played by Gemma Chan) ex-boyfriend, Charlie Wu.

Shum is best known for his role as football player Mike Chang on Fox’s hit musical series “Glee”. He has starred in several films including “Step Up 2”, “Revenge of the Green Dragons”, and “Crouching Tiger, Hidden Dragon: Sword of Destiny”. He currently plays a bisexual demon slayer named Magnus Bane in Freeform’s “Shadowhunters: The Mortal Instruments”.

“Crazy Rich Asians” is based on the best-selling novel of the same name. Originally written by Singaporean author Kevin Kwan, the film will be directed by “Now You See Me 2” director Jon M. Chu, with a screenplay by “The Proposal”‘s Peter Chiarelli and “Lethal Weapon”‘s Adele Lim.

The story centres on Nick Young (played by Henry Golding) and his girlfriend and fellow professor Rachel Chu (played by Constance Wu). When the couple travels back to Singapore to attend his best friend’s wedding, his secret is out. Nick is from a family that is worth $13 billion and he’s perhaps the most eligible bachelor in Asia.

Filming is currently underway in Singapore, with more scenes reportedly to be shot in Malaysia.

Source: The Hollywood Reporter/ Source: Twitter.

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Elsa Will Have A Love Interest In “Frozen 2”, But Is It A He Or She?

Elsa may be getting a girlfriend in the upcoming “Frozen 2”. Apparently, a new rumour by Revenge of the Fans has been going around claiming that the Ice Queen will come out as either gay or bisexual in the sequel.

Being the highest grossing animated film of all time, “Frozen” has broken more than just records but also boundaries as it goes against the usual Disney Princess tropes that we know, which is why the studio is being extra careful with the follow-up, making sure that it lives up to the audience’s expectation.

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According to Disney insiders, it is confirmed that the sequel will introduce a love interest for Elsa though the gender identity is not revealed. But with “Westworld’s” Evan Rachel Wood – an outspoken advocate for the LGBTQ community – joining the cast, many have concluded that the actress will be playing the love interest.

Since the release of “Frozen” in 2013, many fans are speculating that Elsa is either gay or bisexual with the hashtag #GiveElsaAGirlfriend going viral on many social media platforms. Some fans even started a campaign to make sure that Disney heard their voices.

There’s no official confirmation from Disney so far, the closest support to this rumour was a comment from “Frozen” co-director Jennifer Lee, who acknowledged that they are aware of the fans’ voices and the team behind “Frozen 2” has been discussing about this. Lee ended the question about Elsa’s sexual preference in an open-ended answer by saying, “We’ll see where we go”.

It is not known whether Disney will really go along with the fans for this, but we know for sure that either way, the studio will be getting backlashes from one side or the other.

Even before, Disney has been secretly inserting or hinting several LGBTQ characters in some of its past films though they’re usually the minor roles and aren’t very obvious.

The character that has been officially confirmed as gay was LeFou from the live-action “Beauty and the Beast” movie, which is still not very obvious when the movie came out, but it became a high controversy as some conservative and traditional fans are against the idea and even boycotted the film.

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Even in Malaysia, the movie was almost banned by the local censorship board as Disney refused to censor the “gay moment”, so if Disney is giving the green light to this concept, than there’s a high chance that the movie won’t be coming to the country at all.


#VisitMelb: Get A Taste Of Melbourne’s Coffee Culture With Barista Matt Perger

It doesn’t matter where you’re from, as long as you care enough to how to make a good cup of coffee and talk about the coffee culture, you’re invited to join other coffee connoisseurs for a series of coffee activities that will be held at Garage 51 this week.

In collaboration with Tourism Victoria, one of Melbourne’s pioneering coffee specialist, St Ali, and Malaysia’s very own Melbourne-inspired and award-winning cafe Garage 51, are set to give Malaysians a taste of Melbourne’s coffee culture.

As Australia’s coffee capital, Melbourne, Victoria is now a global trendsetter in all things coffee, importing over 30 tonnes of coffee beans each day to feed the city’s caffeine obsession. The caffeine-loving city is prompting cafes as far afield as New York to name themselves after Melbourne streets and is the direct inspiration of many cafes in Malaysia.

St Ali’s tour to Malaysia is part of an initiative by Tourism Victoria to showcase what Melbourne has to offer as the most liveable city in the world and the coffee capital of Australia. With the burgeoning of Melbourne-inspired cafes in Malaysia, the visit to Malaysia is the perfect opportunity to once again demonstrate the close affinity between Melbourne and Malaysia.

As one of the main pioneers of specialty coffee in Melbourne, the St Ali family has grown from a flagship store tucked in an assuming laneway in North Melbourne to one of the most recognisable names in the Melbourne coffee industry.

Matt Perger, Head of Coffee at Melbourne’s St Ali and Sensory Lab, is ranked the world’s top 3 baristas and he has a string of impressive awards under his belt, including champion at the 2012 World Brewer’s Cup and 2nd place at the 2013 World Barista Championship.

Regarding the coffee culture in Melbourne, Perger said:

Melbourne definitely has one of the strongest café cultures in the world. It is known not only for the quality of the roasting, brewing methods and baristas, but for the café scene that continues to flourish with more quirky venues to feed the city’s coffee obsession. We hope that our international tour can help people to understand what it is that Melbourne is offering that makes the city so special.

Brothers Choong Kar Wai and Choong Kar Heng, who are the founders of Société Family, proudly act as the host in Malaysia. Fully understanding the Melbourne coffee culture, they’ve opened a series of Melbourne-inspired cafes which include CoffeeSociété, Garage 51, Underground Société, and Procaffeinating.

The Société Family cafes are dedicated to delivering the best coffee and brunch experience, serving all‐day breakfast choices alongside specially brewed cups of coffee.

Kar Wai said, “During my many visits to Melbourne, I loved the thriving café scene and saw a niche in Malaysia’s café market. It is certainly an honour to be able to pay homage to the city that inspired our café through this collaboration with Tourism Victoria and St Ali.”

A series of coffee activities, including private coffee pairing session and exclusive coffee workshops, is set to take place at Garage 51 from 11th to 14th June. Perger will take over for the coffee shop for a limited time only. The take-over of Garage 51 will take place on 13th and 14th June between 11am to 2pm. Participants can witness Perger working alongside Garage 51 baristas as they whip up some of Melbournians’ familiar favourites such as flat whites, long blacks, and espressos.

During the 2-day takeover, coffee connoisseurs can do an exclusive Master Class with the Matt Perger and the Société Family team. Participants can expand their knowledge on third wave coffee, roasting, and coffee culture worldwide and in Australia. Interested participants can also find out more about the coffee workshops and sign up by visiting Garage 51’s official Facebook page.

For more information about Melbourne, log on to Visit Melbourne’s official website or engage on social media using #visitmelb on Facebook and Twitter.

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#MajorLazer: Diplo Fields reddit AMA Questions, Releases #BeTogether Lyric Video

Diplo, Walshy Fire, and Jillionaire are moving at full throttle ahead with the release of their 3rd album, “Peace is the Mission”. Oh, but that hasn’t stopped frontman Diplo from taking time off his busy schedule from juggling his “Daddy time“, personal Diplo projects, Major Lazer projects, and Jack Ü projects to humour his fans via a live reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything).

What, you don’t believe us? Here’s proof:

Of course, he’s no stranger to the reddit AMA format. In fact, he fielded questions quite like a boss – a “Mad Decent” boss, that is.

Diplo allowed for plenty of new revelations to be dispensed this time around, from the status of unreleased fan favourites to enquiries about M.I.A., to Major Lazer’s production setup and another Jack Ü album, and finally, the big “Be Together” lyric video reveal. But we’ll get to that later!

Here are 10  things we learned from the reddit AMA:

As promised, we’ll leave you now with the lyric video for “Be Together”.

For more on Major Lazer, stalk them via these platforms: Website, Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

Sources: reddit AMA, edmtunes, Billboard.


#Nemesis: Movie Adaptation Moves From 20th Century Fox To Warner Bros.

Are you experiencing superhero movie fatigue yet? No? Good.

Warner Bros. may have another comic book movie in development and this time around, it will centre on a rich, psychotic supervillain named Nemesis. This movie adaptation has been in the works at 20th Century Fox for some time, but according to The Tracking Board, the production was eventually moved to Warner Bros. Pictures.

Published in 2010 via Marvel‘s Icon Comics, “Nemesis” is a 4-issue miniseries written by Mark Millar and drawn by Steve McNiven. The creator-owned comic book limited series centres on Matt Anderson, a billionaire genius who becomes obsessed with avenging the death of his supervillain parents. Deemed the world’s greatest fighter, Anderson travels around the world as a costumed menace, killing cops and toppling order. He returns to Washington and kickstarts a one-man campaign of terrorism against Blake Morrow, the chief inspector who captured his parents.

The rights to make a “Nemesis” movie were optioned by Fox and Tony Scott was supposed to direct it before his death. However, the studio now decided to move the adaptation to Warner Bros. and this move came off as odd, considering the success that the studio had with the adaptation of Millar’s “The Secret Service” earlier this year. It’s also a questionable move from Warner Bros. as the studio and comic book subsidiary DC Comics were actually unhappy with the use of Batman and The Joker in the series’ description.

Further details about the adaptation are kept under wraps, but it’ll be based on the latest version of the script written by “Smokin’ Aces” director Joe Carnahan and his brother Matthew Michael Carnahan. Joe is also attached to direct it with Ridley Scott‘s Scott Free still being attached to produce. Drew Crevello and Nik Mavinkurve will oversee the project for Warner Bros. as well.

Fox’s recent “Fantastic Four” reboot is loosely based on Millar’s acclaimed “Ultimate Fantastic Four” series while Marvel’s upcoming “Captain America: Civil War” is adapted from the Civil War storyline that Millar wrote.

What do you guys think of the move from Fox to Warner Bros.? Do you think the “Nemesis” film will be a great film? Share your thoughts in the comments section below.


Mark Zuckerberg Takes On The #ALSIceBucketChallenge & Passes It On To Bill Gates

Have you noticed the social media sensation that features people dumping ice all over themselves? Seen your friends do it but have no clue as to why they’re doing it? Here’s why: The “Ice Bucket Challenge” is actually part of a campaign to raise money in fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurodegenerative disease that attacks the brain and the spinal cord.

Through this challenge, more and more people are becoming aware of the disease and social media sites like Facebook and YouTube has seen a huge uptick in uploads over the last week. The #ALSIceBucketChallenge was started in July by Pete Frates, 29, a former Boston College baseball player who has been battling ALS since 2011 and it has now become a worldwide craze.

Various people from all walks of life has took part in this challenge and these people include Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, New Jersey Governor Chris Christie, Justin Timberlake, and Jimmy Fallon and The Roots.

Oh, and not forgetting, even Facebook’s very own Mark Zuckerberg.

Challenged by Chris Christie, Zuckerberg dumped the bucket on himself and since the tradition is to pass the icey-torch onto at least three people, he went for the big guns and called out Bill Gates, Sheryl Sandberg, and Reed Hastings to do it next.

Get Facebook’s Mark Zuckerberg to dump ice on himself: √ – Achievement unlocked!

Just in case you were wondering, some of the people who suffered and are suffering from ALS includes professional baseball player Lou Gehrig, Theoretical Physics & Cosmology Professor and author Stephen Hawking, and musician Jason Becker.

Now if you want to join the cause, all you have to do is record yourself pouring a bucket of ice water over your head. Before doing that, challenge 3 of your friends, loved ones, or co-workers to do the same within 24 hours. You post the challenge on social media and if it’s not met, they have to make donations to ALS. Hopefully, a donation will be made regardless of dumping ice on your head or not. ;)

Check out the video below for Mark Zuckerberg’s Ice Bucket Challenge.

Wouldn’t you like to see Bill Gates do the ice bucket challenge? Your wish is our command!

Bill Gates graciously took the baton and “constructed” the best ice bucket challenge to date. Such a good sport! Watch:

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Coca Cola Teams Up With Disney For Star Wars Galactic Bottles

Coca Cola wants to make sure that its beverage are always accessible – even in a galaxy far, far away.

That is why the soft drinks company has partner up with Disney in conjunction with the next month’s opening of “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge”.

In staying true to the “Star Wars” storyline, Disney and Coca-Cola have come together to create specially designed bottles that blend into the Star Wars universe seamlessly. As you can see from the image above, the new bottles are fashioned into a spherical droid-like shape.

The Coca-Cola, Diet Coke, Sprite and Dasani packaging labels are also written in Aurebesh (a fictional language used in the film franchise) to “fit authentically within the Star Wars universe” and “bring your own Star Wars adventure to life in a whole new way”.

“When we first approached Coca-Cola and shared the idea of bringing their products into the Star Wars galaxy in a new and unique way, they immediately saw the opportunity to give our guests the refreshing drinks they love in a way that maintained the authenticity of the story – which is very important to us – and that was, frankly, just plain cool,” said Scott Trowbridge, portfolio creative executive and studio leader, Walt Disney Imagineering.

He added, “It’s unlike any Coke product you’ve seen before. The graphics, the shape of the bottle itself, the cap, all that stuff is very unique to the world and the design language of ‘Star Wars’.”

As far as we know, these galactic bottles will be sold exclusively when “Star Wars: Galaxy’s Edge” opens at Disneyland and at Walt Disney World.


GRAMMYs 2021: 15 Talented Artists Win Their First Grammy Awards

The Grammy Awards are back again this year with some of the most profound artists celebrating one of the biggest music award show. An award ceremony to highlight the success of these wonderful artists and a perfect opportunity to thank their loved ones and fans, the Grammys is truly a blessing.

Even with the pandemic in full effect, it did not stop our favourite artists from showcasing their performances and giving their acceptance speeches on stage. Fortunately, there was also a virtual audience to maintain social distancing.

Like every single year, the Grammys offers a fresh group of first-time winners. Here are the 15 musical talents to win their first Grammy award in 2021.

Congrats to all these first time Grammys winners! We can’t wait to see what they do next.


#ZoukKL: Mysterious Masked DJ/Producer marshmello To Make Malaysian Debut

Admit it – you have, for the longest time now, wondered when you’ll ever get to witness a marshmello set live in person.

Well #mellogang, your prayers have been answered!

Moments ago, Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur (Zouk KL) made a surprise announcement via their Facebook page that the mysterious masked DJ/producer will be making his way to Malaysia for the first time.

His Malaysian debut is part of his worldwide Ritual Tour, which will see marshmello performing in various countries including the US, China, South Korea, India, and Paraguay from 30th September 2016 until 21st January 2017.

Said to be one of the biggest acts of 2016, marshmello will take over the decks at Zouk KL next month with his portfolio of groove-oriented, synth and bass-heavy electronic dance music.

That’s all the information we have for now but keep checking back with us as we’ll be updating this post with more details as soon as we have ’em ;)

For more information, hit up Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur’s website or Facebook page.

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#Aladdin: Will Smith In Talks To Play Genie In Disney’s Live-Action Remake

Heads up, Disney fans! We’ve got some news about the live-action remake of “Aladdin”.

It was reported that Will Smith is currently in early negotiations with the studio to play the genie, who was originally voiced by the late Robin Williams in the 1992 animated movie.

The 1992 “Aladdin” follows a street rat named Aladdin who frees a genie from a lamp. The genie offers to grant him 3 wishes. However, he soon finds that the evil sorcerer Jafar has other plans for the lamp – and for Princess Jasmine. The movie received 2 Academy Awards for Best Score and Best Song for “A Whole New World”.

The upcoming live-action musical will be directed by Guy Ritchie (of “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” fame) with a script by John August. We think that the role would fit well with Smith. Just in case you forgot, the “Suicide Squad” actor was known for his musical prowess as rapper in “The Fresh Prince of Bel Air”. According to IGN, Smith was also in talks to star in Tim Burton’s live-action Dumbo remake before the deal fell through over salary and scheduling issues.

Although the release date has not yet been set, filming is expected to take place from July 2017 to January 2018. Dan Lin will serve as producer while Jonathan Eirich will executive produce.

What do you think about Will Smith as the genie? Let us know your thoughts in the comments box below :)


Scarlett Johansson Responds To Backlashes Regarding Her Trans Role

A year ago, “Avengers” actress Scarlett Johansson was under fire for whitewashing an Asian character in Rupert Sanders’ adaptation of famous Japanese manga, “Ghost In The Shell”.

Now, working with the same director, the actress has sparked outrage again when she signed on to play a transgender man in Sanders’ upcoming “Rub & Tug”.

Naturally, many were unhappy with the filmmakers’ choice of casting ScarJo who is a cisgender woman in the role, when they could have given the opportunity to a real trans man.

Bustle then reached out to the actress’ rep for a comment and got the following response, “Tell them that they can be directed to Jeffrey Tambor, Jared Leto, and Felicity Huffman‘s reps for comment.” Tambor, Leto, and Huffman all played transgender characters and received awards and recognitions for their work.

Sadly, ScarJo’s comment certainly doesn’t help with the situation and it only made matters worse as the response is seen as selfish and ignorant. Her statement seems to imply that hiring cisgender actors in transgender roles shouldn’t be a problem since cisgender actors have been doing a great job in those roles.

But apparently, Johansson has completely missed the point. Many social media users stated that letting her playing the trans role will only deprives a transgender actor the opportunity to play a character who matches his or her gender onscreen.

What’s next? Is Scarlett Johansson going to play Barack Obama?

— Eugene Gu, MD (@eugenegu) July 4, 2018

We have to stop hiring non-trans actors to play trans characters. In my opinion, it's equally as traumatic & offensive as black-face. It also shows how lazy, unwoke, and complicit in transphobia you are. #CASTAUTHENTICALLY! https://t.co/3WW1cOzrEE

— Steven Canals (@StevenCanals) July 3, 2018

“Rub & Tug” is a story which takes place in 1970s, about a transgender man, Dante “Tex” Gill, who runs a massage parlors that served as fronts for prostitution.

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g.o.d’s Park Joon Hyung Tells Public To Refrain From Commenting On Son Ho Young

g.o.d’s, Park Joon Hyung expressed his heart following the unfortunate series of events that have recently surrounded his fellow former member, Son Ho Young. If you haven’t already heard, about a week ago, Son Ho Young’s girlfriend was found dead in his car. She had committed suicide.

Following which, Son Ho Young then attempted suicide too but survived the ordeal.

With regards to the events, Park Joon Hyung wrote on his Twitter:

As you know, our Ho Young is having a really hard time right now. Seeing my “dongsaeng” like this and being unable to do anything as an older “hyung”, I feel pained.

All I can do for him now is pray and always be here for him no matter what. So please everyone, do that for him as well. And also, try to put yourself in the shoes of those who have been receiving pain from these events, and please refrain from writing comments that don’t help the situation.

For the international fans, he added in English, “Everyone Please Pray 4 my brother Hoi & all the others who’ve been hurt by this incident & let him know we are ALL here 4 him ALWAYS~ We love you Ho Young”.

Meanwhile, Son Ho Young is said to be making a satisfactory recovery after being admitted to the Intensive Care Unit following his attempted suicide. An official at the hospital Son Ho Young is staying at informed Star News of the singer’s current condition, “Son Ho Young is improving. I haven’t seen him eat yet but right now he sleeping well”.


Hype’s Now Playing: BTS – Dope (쩔어)

ARMYs (as fans of BTS are lovingly known), prepare to hyperventilate! Your beloved boys from BTS are back again, this time with a new music video!

After teasing fans with multiple teasers images, Big Hit Entertainment has finally released the music video for “Dope (쩔어)” (which can also be translated to “Sick”), the follow-up track to BTS’ “I Need U”.

The music video for “Dope (쩔어)” was highly anticipated by fans and non-fans alike, as Big Hit Entertainment started teasing fans 2 weeks before the MV was scheduled to release. The teaser photos, which were simultaneously uploaded to their official Facebook and Twitter pages, illustrated the members from BTS personifying various roles through their individual images.

The first batch of teaser photos, which were uploaded on 14th June, portrayed leader Rap Monster in full military wear. The next batch of teaser photos were uploaded the next day, this time featuring member Suga in another military uniform. Individual photos of the remainder members were subsequently released daily from 16th June till 20th June. J-Hope was depicted as a biker, Jin was depicted as a doctor, Jungkook was depicted as a police officer, V was depicted as a detective, and lastly, Jimin was depicted as a forensic analyst.

In “Dope (쩔어)”, BTS belted and rapped about working hard to achieve their dreams while their peers were out “playing in the club”. The song brought them back to their roots, as they first exploded into the K-pop scene by singing about societal problems and expectations.

In true BTS style, the music video featured powerful raps, catchy melodies, and also energetic dance moves that will have you nodding and dancing along to it. With a seductive introduction by Rap Monster, the video hooks you in as soon as Jungkook appears with his powerful voice and hypnotic dance moves.

“I Need U” and “Dope (쩔어) are both included in BTS’ 3rd extended play, “The Most Beautiful Moment in Life – Part 1”. The album is currently available in both online and physical stores.

For more information, visit BTS’ official Facebook and Twitter.


#AntMan: First Look At Paul Rudd As Scott Lang

Oh Marvel, you’re such a tease. As the filming for Marvel’s “Ant-Man has recently begun in San Francisco, the studio has also unveiled a first look at Paul Rudd as Scott Lang, the thief who would later turn into Ant-Man!

Marvel Studios earlier confirmed that Paul Rudd will take on the role of Scott Lang, who will be wearing the Ant-Man suit given by Dr Hank Pym aka the original Ant-Man (played by Michael Douglas). However, we have yet to see Paul Rudd in that Ant-Man costume yet but you can sort of get a first look at via their official concept-art poster.

After the original director Edgar Wright and writer Joe Cornish left the project, the film will now be directed by newly appointed director, Peyton Reed and the script has been rewritten by writer-director Adam Mckay. At the 2014 San Diego Comic Con (SDCC), it was also revealed that the Hobbit star Evangeline Lily is set to appear in the film as Dr Hank Pym’s daughter, Hope Pym/Van-Dyne while Corey Stoll will be playing Darren Cross aka “Yellowjacket”, the alternate-identity of Hank Pym with similar powers.

The film is expected to be released on 17th July next year and the cast includes:

John Slattery will be reprising his “Iron Man 2” role of Howard Stark, father of Tony Stark (played by Robert Downey Jr.) in the film as well. As for the plot, there has been a lot of scattered details and director Peyton Reed has only described the film as a “heist movie”. It is expected that Scott Lang is set to embrace his inner-hero and help his mentor, Dr Hank Pym to protect the secret behind Ant-Man’s shrinking technology from Yellowjacket. Ant-Man’s appearance will tie in to the bigger Marvel Cinematic Universe as well.

So, what do you think of Paul Rudd’s take on Ant-Man so far? Do you think that the film exceeds our expectations, like how “Guardians of the Galaxy” did? Let us know in the comment box below!

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Digital Detox Like A Boss At (The Gloriously Offline) Desaru Coast!

Since you’re reading this article, it’s safe to assume that you’re facing a screen. Just as you were an hour ago, when you were scrolling through your social media feeds; and the hour before that, when you were glued to a streaming TV show, and the entire day before that, when you were crunching numbers in your office. Meanwhile, the world is passing you by and leaving you behind – including offline activities that you once LIVED for.

Once you’ve made the connection that you need to disconnect, you need a plan. But if you’ve been struggling to temporarily free yourself of the digital world and reunite with what makes you truly happy, then there’s no time like the present for… a digital detox. With wellness travel being a big trend for 2023, it’s not a bad idea to consider a quick getaway that brings you back to yourself. So why not escape the hustle and bustle of the city and head to Desaru Coast for the weekend to heal while holidaying, and find your inner happiness.

Salt water is said to be the cure for everything. It’s almost impossible to be unhappy when at the beach – with pristine white sand and calm blue waters, the sea offers us myriad healing properties.

Whether you enjoy sitting by the beach and listening to the waves, reading a good book in the sunshine, or getting your thrills through water sports, you can discover a whole new world under (or by) the sea.

The Desaru Coast Beach Walk is the perfect way to find that inner peace, allowing you to take in the beautiful beaches, interesting flora, and marine plants along the shoreline. This tour demonstrates the importance and benefits of the coastal environment and the rich geological history of Desaru’s rock pools.

Mangroves? Yes, mangroves! You might consider mangroves to be simply shrubs or trees that grow in coastal saline or brackish water – but they’re so much more than this. While we often look at the thicket of roots and marvel at how intricate and strong they are, the real magical properties of the mangroves are the fact that they are crucial to the coastal ecosystem. From serving as a buffer between marine and terrestrial life, to protecting the shoreline from damaging winds, waves and floods; from filtering pollutants and trapping sediments from the land, to reducing coastal erosion, mangroves are one of nature’s best gifts to coastal lands.

Be one with nature in Desaru Coast as you cruise along the mangroves with a naturalist guide, who will ensure you not only get to explore, but also learn about the traditions and superstitions of local fishermen. You might also have the chance to plant some mangrove saplings, and find some joy in doing your part to maintain this crucial ecosystem.

It’s scientifically proven that physical activity helps your brain produce more endorphins – and numerous activities can contribute to this feeling.

So, have your pick at Desaru Coast! Play a round of golf at two award-winning golf courses, embark on a beautiful nature hike, cycle along the coast, or speed away on an ATV adventure! There are plenty of options for you to get your heart pumping and those endorphins running, so choose what excites you most and go for it!

After soaking in the sand, sun and sea, it’s time to bring the focus to your mind and body. One&Only Desaru Coast is home to the first Chenot Spa in Asia that focuses on vitality, which means you can enjoy science-based treatments that will leave you feeling recharged and rejuvenated.

At Chenot, you can embark on a journey to complete wellness with a programme that helps you achieve your specific goals. This could be via mindfulness, aesthetic treatments, or a Chenot Actif massage where the masseuse will knead your worries away with super-charged emulsions infused with plant-based essential oils. The perfect concoction to help reduce and eliminate stress, fatigue and relieve pain.


#ForceFriday: The Force Awakens Around The World; Fans Invited To Join Epic Event

Star Wars fans around the world will soon get a first look at select new products inspired by the upcoming film “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” as the world’s first live, global toy unboxing event unfolds across 12 countries, 15 cities, and 18 hours.

In the most epic product launch ever mounted, select toys and merchandise inspired by “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” will be revealed for the first time on YouTube.

The celebration will be hosted out of Los Angeles, with live unboxings beginning in Sydney, Australia (evening of 2nd Sept US time), and the grand finale at Lucasfilm, home of Star Wars, in San Francisco (morning of 3rd Sept US time).

Kicking off in Sydney, Australia on the morning of 3rd, and continuing through Asia, Europe, Canada, and North and South America, selections from the new toy line will debut to global fanfare leading up to retailers around the globe opening their doors at midnight.

Disney Consumer Products President Leslie Ferraro revealed:

Over the course of 18 hours, some of Maker Studios’ biggest stars will each be unboxing a new toy from the “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” product line in a different city around the world and sharing the experience live on YouTube. We’ve seen tremendous excitement for these new products and can’t wait to see the global reaction from the Star Wars fan community.

The Star Wars YouTube channel will host the live stream, which kicks off with the first unboxing in Sydney, Australia at 7:45am local time on Thursday, 3rd Sept (5:45pm EDT on Wednesday, 2nd Sept), with the grand finale at Lucasfilm in San Francisco at 8am PDT (11am EDT) on Thursday, 3rd Sept.

Each of the 15 locations will reveal a new product inspired by “Star Wars: The Force Awakens“.

In Malaysia, select “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” toys and merchandise will be celebrated at a Force Friday midnight event at Toys R Us Malaysia, 1st floor, Mid Valley Store from 0001 to 0200 on Friday 4th Sept 2015.

Aside from getting first dibs, there will be an exciting line up of events for fans and members of the public to participate in, including best dressed impersonator competition and Star Wars trivia with prizes to be won, and goodie bags for the first 300 customers who purchase “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” merchandise.

Top Toys R Us Star Card Spender for the night will be rewarded with a Limited Hasbro “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” toy.

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TIDALForAll: Jay Z + All-Star Artiste Friends Launch Music Streaming Service

Yesterday, we wrote about some suspicious activity on the interwebs when some of our favourite artistes, ranging from chart-topping pop acts to DJs/producers simultaneously changing their Twitter as well as Facebook profile pics to a curious light blue colour. As it turned out, it was later revealed that there was a sound reason behind it.

You see, Jay Z acquired a new high-fidelity streaming music service as part of a USD56 million dollar deal with the Scandinavian platform Aspiro. And in the past couple of hours, he officially announced the service with the backing of a host or artistes including Taylor Swift, Jack White, country star Jason Aldean, Madonna, and Daft Punk, just to name a few.

He also cut deals with a host of artistes — including those in the Roc Nation stable, such as Rihanna and Kanye West — to stream all of their content on the service.

Everyone, say hello to TIDAL, the first-ever artiste owned streaming service.

TIDAL uses a high-fidelity streaming protocol that boasts better sound quality. And while artistes, particularly Taylor Swift, have complained that rival service Spotify doesn’t fairly compensate artistes, insiders say TIDAL is “going to be Robin Hood, the first minority-owned, artist-friendly streaming service”.

As such, such a mind-blowingly awesome service is already seeing massive support from some of the world’s top artistes.

During an interview with the New York Times, Jay Z said:

This is a platform that’s owned by artistes. We are treating these people who really care about the music with the utmost respect.

Jay Z’s plan is the latest entry in an escalating battle over streaming music, which has become the industry’s fastest-growing revenue source but has also drawn criticism for its economic model.

Major record labels, as well as artistes like Taylor Swift, have also openly challenged the so-called freemium model advocated by Spotify, which offers free access to music as a way to lure customers to paying subscriptions.

At a brief but highly choreographed news conference in Manhattan, Jay Z stood alongside more than a dozen musicians identified as TIDAL’s owners. They included Rihanna, Kanye West, Madonna, Nicki Minaj, Jack White, Alicia Keys, the country singer Jason Aldean, the French dance duo Daft Punk (in signature robot costumes), members of Arcade Fire, and Beyoncé, Jay Z’s wife.

The stars stood side-by-side and signed an unspecified “declaration”.

Watch the official introductory TIDAL video here:

You game to subscribe? Let us know in the comments box below.

Connect with TIDAL via its official website or Facebook page. TIDAL is also on Twitter as well as Instagram.


BIGBANG Members On Seungri’s Case

On 25th September 2012, G-Dragon held “GD Friends Live” through Naver (a music portal), shortly after his long-awaited album was released. “GD Friends Live” is a talk session featuring, well, G-Dragon and his friends. The session was joined by his fellow BIGBANG members, Daesung and Taeyang.

During the talk, the members touched on the topic of Seungri (who was recently embroiled in a sex scandal). Upon the mention of his name, G-Dragon, leader of the internationally renowned K-pop boy group said, “Seungri is doing well. He’s filming in Japan right now. He’s fine.”

The other two members, Daesung and Taeyang, however appeared uncomfortable on the subject of the conversation.

But Taeyang responded anyway by saying, “I’ll just be frank about this. We reprimanded him a lot. He’s reflecting on his actions now. Don’t people make mistakes? I think for us, as his brothers, we need to forgive those mistakes. These are problems that we must carry with us. Once again, we reprimanded Seungri and will make sure that it won’t happen again. I can’t actually say that I love him right at this moment. I think he needs more time to reflect.”

Following which, G-Dragon said, “Neither I nor any of us, are in any position to be reprimanding anyone, but I will work hard if it means that we can show a better image to everyone. I think it’s all up to us as to how well we do. He’s currently self-reflecting, I know because I’ve been through it before. These times aren’t just wasted times, but times that truly help your life. Thinking about it in a different light, you can see it as a good experience as well. If you all view him in a good light, I’m sure that Seungri will be able to show you a better image as an even better man and adult.”

“Seungri, I don’t love you yet as well but I will love you and I miss you”, he concluded.

G-Dragon aka Kwon Ji Yong faced a similar scandal in October last year when he was tested positive for drugs. Korean authorities ran both urine and hair tests on the boy and later on found that traces of marijuana turned up on samples of his hair. He pleaded guilty.

The incident dealt a big blow to not only G-Dragon, but also to BIGBANG as a whole, as well as their talent agency/record label, YG Entertainment. (Source)

Let’s hope that nothing else goes awry before BIGBANG’s first ever appearance as a group in Malaysia as part of their “Alive GALAXY Tour 2012“.

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JJ Lin To Hold Concert In Kuala Lumpur & Singapore This December

Holy moly! JJ Lin (林俊傑) is returning to Malaysia as well Singapore later this year for a concert.

Concert promoter Unusual Entertainment dropped a surprise announcement earlier today (Friday, 24th May). If you missed the pop star’s “Sanctuary World Tour” last year, then make sure you don’t miss out on “Sanctuary 2.0”.

Not much has been revealed for the 38-year-old singer’s “Sanctuary 2.0” other than the teaser “Coming soon”. However, 2 concert dates were shown in the clip. Mark your calendars down peeps, they are:

Last September, JJ Lin’s 2-day concerts were held at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. Since it’s the same organiser, it’s likely that the concert may be held at the same venue again. Previous ticket prices range from RM888, RM688, RM588, RM488, RM388, to RM288.

Stay tuned to this space for more details.


Giveaway: Win FREE TICKETS To Catch 7 Days In Entebbe

What’s up movie fans! Want to catch the Rosamund Pike starring historical thriller, “7 Days in Entebbe” for FREE??

“7 Days in Entebbe” stars Rosamund Pike and Daniel Bruhl (you might know him as Zemo from “Captain America: Civil War”) and is inspired by the true events of the 1976 hijacking of an Air France flight en route from Tel Aviv to Paris, and the most daring rescue mission ever attempted. The film also gives us a peek at the war between Palestine and Israel.