#Travel: Turtle Watching & Other Fun Things To Do While Staying At Resorts World Kijal

Raise your hand if you’ve never seen or taken part in a turtle hatchling activity before. Yes, we know that we won’t be able to see from across the screen, but we reckon that there aren’t too many of you who have done it.

So imagine our surprise and excitement when Resorts World Genting extended the invitation for us to join them on their Resorts World Kijal Media FAM (familiarisation) Trip to Terengganu. This sounds cheesy but we could already hear the sand and sea calling out to us.

For those not familiar, Resorts World Kijal (formerly known as Awana Kijal Golf, Beach & Spa Resort) is located in Kemaman, Terengganu, which is at the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia. A bus ride from Kuala Lumpur would require approximately 4 hours to reach here; it’s shorter if you’re coming by car.

So what awaits you at this idyllic resort by the sea? Let’s see: The refreshing Pantai Kijal that boasts a 3.7km beachfront that is within the private beach that encompasses 7.6km of pristine sands; an impressive 18-hole championship golf course; a wide variety of indoor and outdoor activities; relaxation pampering; and 4 different eatery venues with unique theme settings.

Of course, the main spotlight were the turtles. But fret not, cause there are many more activities to fill up your time slot while staying in Kijal. Let’s dig into it, shall we?

The beach isn’t just known for its sandy and beautiful beaches, for it is also the breeding home of hundreds of green turtles. Each year, the dark mottled green giant turtles lumber ashore in the dark of night to lay their eggs and continue the circle of life.

Guided by millions of years of primordial instinct, the mother turtle will dig an 18-inch deep hole with her rear flippers while emitting a “deep hoarse gargling, aqualung breaths” when she’s laying between 100-120 white ping-pong ball sized eggs in the hole. The entire egg-laying process can take up to 2 hours, sometimes even longer.

Often times we wonder, why is the mother turtle crying? Well, according to the experts, the jellylike “tears” that oozes from the female creature’s eyes is actually mucous that is produced to keep the sand from entering her eyes. After she’s done covering her eggs, she leaves behind tracks that look as if a tank had driven on the designated spot.

For those that don’t know, nesting season is normally between May and August and peaks in June and July. Do bear in mind that there’s no 100% guarantee you’ll actually see turtle laying eggs or a hatchling, depending if lady luck favours you.

Although we didn’t get to see turtle laying eggs before our eyes, we got to take part in the next best thing – the release of baby turtles. Imagine being able to witness adorable tiny turtles flopping their way back to their natural habitat. It’s an unforgettable experience everyone should see at least once.

Tonight, we got to release these newly hatched baby turtles into the ocean. What a magical experience! Be safe you babies ;) . #ResortWorldKijal #ResortGenting #Terengganu #WeekendHoliday #wanderlust #travel

A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Sep 24, 2016 at 7:39am PDT

Sea turtle eggs usually require around 45-60 days to develop and hatch. Upon hatching, they need to be released into the sea within 7-10 days. Our baby turtles were 2 days old.

During the programme, our guide cautioned us against using flash lights/photography as the glare can blind the baby turtles’ eyesight. Instead, mild light exposure was used during the session to allow us an opportunity to snap some pictures of these cute creatures.

It didn’t matter that people were pointing the babies toward the right direction, these hatchlings somehow knew where the ocean is, as if the crashing waves were calling out to them. It was a mixture of feelings as we watched them scuttle swiftly towards the sea – we were both elated and strangely emotional.

Here’s a short clip compiled by LuvFeelin:

Out of the approximate 100 baby turtles released that night, only an estimate 1% of the hatchlings will make it to adulthood. That’s because there are many dangers lurking in the vast ocean. During the next month, they will travel widely. Many will be eaten by sea predators, drown in fish trawls, or get entangled by fishermen’s longlines; hearing that was truly heartbreaking.

A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Sep 25, 2016 at 8:02pm PDT

Not far away and literally by the beach is a small hatchery area where the turtle eggs are collected and kept in the enclosed sand for incubation purposes. The hatchery is fenced up so that the eggs will be protected from predators and other threats. These eggs are coveted for consumption as a source of protein and they’re also sold in local markets for a high price.

There’s a reason why visitors are advised to allow the new hatchlings to slowly trot on the beach instead of directly releasing it into the sea. It is said that when a baby turtle trots on the beach after hatching, it will always remember this particular beach as home even after travelling far away.

3. Comfy accommodation with a spectacular view

The 5-star hotel boasts 340 rooms which can be divided into various categories – namely Deluxe Room, Premier Deluxe Room, and Premier Sea View Room, while the Deluxe Suite and Premier Suite are design to transform into a luxurious Duplex accommodation.

The Deluxe Room and Deluxe Suite are specially catered to couples as the interior unique design (thanks to the splashes of crimson red) evokes romance and passion. If you happen to be on your wedding honeymoon, we’d advice you to take advantage of the wedding package available.

They also provide minibar, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryer and basic toiletries, as well as television with in-house movies. The TV also comes with 12 channels – 8 satellite channels plus 4 premium channels.

4. Pamper yourself at the Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa

You can always choose to spend a pampering afternoon at the full-service spa. Open daily from 10am to 8pm, Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa offers various Aromatherapy Massages as well as Foot & Hand therapy.

When it comes to recreational pursuits, tenants can have a splashing good time in the huge swimming pool. The pool is basically one huge playground that has a kids’ pool which covers 5,600 square feet, while the adult section covers 11,000 square feet. Walk-in guests are also allowed in the swimming area for a small fee (Adults – RM30, Children – RM20).

Of course, that’s not all. Other leisure facilities include outdoor jacuzzis, sauna rooms for those who wish to detox, in addition to the indoor children’s playroom (Smarty Club) catered to hotel guests with families. For those worried about unintentionally slacking off on gym day, don’t worry, there’s also a compact fitness centre in the hotel for you to work up a sweat.

Aside from the aforementioned facilities, we were also pleasantly surprised to see a giant chess set as well as a snake and ladder game in the playground. These fun games aren’t the only ones available, there are also basketball, badminton, and tennis courts to entertain you and your group of friends.

One of the highlights at Resort World Kijal is their Banana Boat Ride. A tad scary but so much thrill! I mean, #YOLO right? . #ResortWorldKijal #ResortWorldGenting #MediaFAMtrip #Terengganu #VisitTerengganu #Malaysia #SeaSports #BananaBoatRide

A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Sep 25, 2016 at 1:42am PDT

It would be a missed opportunity if you were living by the beach yet not take advantage of all the water sports available at Resorts World Kijal. Our favourite was the single banana boat ride. It’s not hard to see why this particular sea sport activity is well-liked among the young and old: it delivers the thrill of a jet-ski but with extra padding.

Other exciting water activities include:

But what if one doesn’t want to get wet in the ocean, you ask? Not a problem as the resort also offers these following beach activities:

8. Romantic dinner by the beach at Oasis Beach Bistro

Looking for one-of-a-kind dinner venue to impress your special one? The sea, the sand, and the moon have long been the quintessence of romance and Oasis Beach Bistro (OBB) offers a wonderful combination of all the above. Facing the magnificent sea, patrons will get to enjoy the western food and barbecue buffet while being entertained by a 2-piece live band. The bonfire also contributes to the overall ambience.

Do note, however, that OBB only serves BBQ twice a week (Friday and Saturday). But then again, there’s always other food corners that serve appetising cuisines: Restoran Kampong Meraga Beris where local delicacies are served on top of a “sampan”; Waterfall Café, which has an excellent all-day dining menu that includes their homemade pizza; Hainan Express; and another favourite, the Open Herb Garden, where golf buggies are used as food counters.

9. Take a swing at their Championship Golf Course

“For those into golfing, Resort World Kijal’s 18-hole championship golf course has a par of 72, and consists of the Palma and Rimba Nines,” the press release reads. Walk-in guests are also welcome to participate in this exciting game. Fees vary for weekdays and weekends/public holidays, as well as for the 9-hole course and 18-hole course. Golfing equipment are also available for hire if you forgot to bring your belongings.

Although there’s plenty of activities and facilities to fill up your schedule at Resort World Kijal, those with extra time on their hands can opt for a day tour to Kuala Terengganu as there are plenty of sightseeing and local delights to look out for. (P/S: It requires 2 hours to travel to KT so be prepared for the long journey.)

On our way to Kuala Terengganu, we made a short pitstop at Kemasik Beach (15 minutes away from the resort) to check out the locals selling fresh fishes and other seafood. We were told that most of the catchings here are usually exported to Singapore as the fishermen here are able to fetch a higher price. Alternatively, locals used them to fry fish crackers, known locally as keropok lekor.

Our day 2 Kuala Terengganu trip continues with a trip to Noor Arfa Craft Complex to learn about the different types of batik making. We even had a little arts and craft session. That was fun! ;) . #Terengganu #kualaterengganu #Malaysia #ResortWorld #FAMtrip #WeekendHoliday

A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Sep 24, 2016 at 11:33pm PDT

Besides the traditional fisherman’s village, we also visited the Noor Arfa Batik Craft Centre. Established in 1980, Noor Arfa Batik isn’t just a retail outlet for handmade batik-wear, visitors can also learn the process of batik making, as well as the traditional way of making a songket for baju melayu. If you have a passion for batik and would like to paint your own designs, be sure drop by this famous batik maker’s boutique.

This unique looking building is called Crystal Mosque – a famous tourist attraction in Kuala Terengganu. . #VisitTerengganu #Terengganu #kualaterengganu #Malaysia #MediaFAMtrip #ResortWorldKijal #ResortWorld #ResortWorldGenting #wanderlust #travel #Holiday

A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Sep 25, 2016 at 7:41am PDT

It sits next to a river bank and shines like a precious gem during the day, Crystal Mosque (Masjid Kristal) is a stunning architecture made of steel and glass, located in Taman Tamadun Islam (Islamic Heritage Park), on Pulau Wan Man (Wan Man Island). This grand mosque also shares grounds with “some of the world’s most renowned Islamic monuments”.

In case you need more reasons to pack your bags and come to Kemaman, Terengganu, Resorts World Kijal is promoting 3 special packages that is valid until the year end (31st December 2016) – namely Turtle Watching Package, Kijal Weekend Golf Package, and Kijal Weekend Promotion.

The details for Resorts World Kijal are as follows:

A huge thanks to the peeps at Resorts World Genting and Resorts World Kijal for making this happen. Our seaside experience was in a word – euphoric.

Sources: RW Kijal, Chicago Tribune, Ramble & Wonder.

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#Minzy: Former 2NE1 Member To Kick Off Solo Promotions With K-Drama OST

We’re sure that we don’t only speak for ourselves when we say that we miss Minzy terribly.

Since the release of “Crush” in 2014, which is also 2NE1’s final album, we haven’t had a chance to hear the former member sing. But that’s all about to change, as the singer has been confirmed to kick off her solo activities with an OST for upcoming K-drama “Rebel: Thief Who Stole The People”.

The news was revealed by the drama’s OST production team, Snow Entertainment, just today (Friday, 27th January). Minzy’s upcoming track will be titled “I Wanted To Love” (working title) and is described as a “high-quality ballad track that will highlight Minzy’s emotion-filled vocal abilities”.

Of course, fans were overjoyed by the news, as they’ve been waiting a long time for Minzy’s solo. Granted, it’s only one track from the singer, but hey, it’s better than nothing, right?

Other artistes such as Jeon In Kwon, Yoo Seung Eun, and Ahn Ye Eun are also slated to provide their vocals for the drama’s OST.

“Rebel: Thief Who Stole The People” is MBC’s latest Monday-Tuesday drama, which stars Kim Sang Joong, Yoon Kyun Sang, Kim Ji Suk, Honey Lee, and Chae Soo Bin. It is a saeguk (historical) drama telling the story of Hong Gil-dong, the illegitimate son of a nobleman who stole from the rich and gave to the poor, and his journey in becoming Joseon’s first revolutionary activist.

It will premiere on 30th January (Monday) at 10pm KST with a special episode slated for later tonight (27th January).


#GoodVibesFest: Disclosure Added To 2016 Festival Line-Up

The electronic producer brothers from Surrey, England are taking their R&B-layered UK house and garage grooves to The Ranch at Gohtong Jaya this August 2016 for a DJ set for the ages.

The Grammy-nominated duo and regular Sam Smith collaborators are best known for their tracks with the crooner, “Latch” and “Omen”, as well as “You & Me” with Eliza Doolittle, “White Noise” featuring AlunaGeorge and “Holding On” with Gregory Porter.

The 3rd edition of #GoodVibesFest (on 12th August and 13th August 2016) promises a bucketlist line-up with twice as many international and Malaysian acts as before.

All hotel rooms are at First World Hotel, Genting Highlands. All prices shown are subject to 6% gst and an online transaction fee of RM10 per transaction.

Tickets will be available for purchase, with phase 1 of sales launching at 3pm on Tuesday, 3rd May 2016 at www.boxtix.asia. Ticket prices will increase in stages closer to the festival.

Disclosure’s Howard and Guy Lawrence will be joining an already stellar festival lineup which includes The 1975, Two Door Cinema Club, The Temper Trap, Purity Ring, Ta-ku and Ryan Hemsworth alongside a slew of great local acts.

For more information, visit their website or Facebook page.


RIP Aretha Franklin: 15 Celebrities Share Their Personal Memories

The entertainment industry is currently mourning the death of Aretha Franklin.

Considered one of the greatest singers of all time, the Queen of Soul has passed away at the age of 76. In tribute to the music icon, many celebrities have taken to social media to pay tribute by sharing a personal story of their encounter with Franklin.

“In one of the darkest moments of our lives, we are not able to find the appropriate words to express the pain in our heart. We have lost the matriarch and rock of our family. The love she had for her children, grandchildren, nieces, nephews, and cousins knew no bounds,” reads the statement from Franklin’s family.

The family added, “We have been deeply touched by the incredible outpouring of love and support we have received from close friends, supporters and fans all around the world. Thank you for your compassion and prayers. We have felt your love for Aretha and it brings us comfort to know that her legacy will live on. As we grieve, we ask that you respect our privacy during this difficult time.”

There’s no doubt that the legendary singer has made a huge impact with her influence over the years. It’s touching to read the outpouring of memories and appreciations from musical peers and those she impacted.

This is the face of a young man who couldn't believe he was actually singing with the GREATEST OF ALL TIME. Thank you, Ms. Franklin for blessing us with your incomparable gift. Honored to have shared the stage with you even for a moment. Always bowing down to you. #QueenofSoul pic.twitter.com/4bZVAWcqeS

— Justin Timberlake (@jtimberlake) August 16, 2018

A post shared by John Legend (@johnlegend)

This photo was taken in 2012 when Aretha & I performed at a tribute celebration for our friend Marvin Hamlisch. It’s difficult to conceive of a world without her. Not only was she a uniquely brilliant singer,but her commitment to civil rights made an indelible impact on the world pic.twitter.com/Px9zVB90MM

— Barbra Streisand (@BarbraStreisand) August 16, 2018

A post shared by Elton John (@eltonjohn)

A post shared by Tony Bennett (@itstonybennett)

The choir of angels now have the greatest voice of all time to lead, praise and join in to sing before Jesus. I wanted to share this photo because it shows just how soulful Aretha was without uttering a word. To say I was humbled to be in her presence would be an understatement. pic.twitter.com/R2lxjXwDO8

— Faith Hill (@FaithHill) August 16, 2018

We’ll miss you Queen. #ArethaQueenForever pic.twitter.com/hus3lw5pwG

— Oprah Winfrey (@Oprah) August 16, 2018

A post shared by Céline Dion (@celinedion)

My heart 💔 is broken with the loss of my Queen, my Mentor, my True Friend 😪 I will always cherish our moments together and LOVE YOU FOREVER. My heartfelt condolences to your family #ArethaFranklin #SoulSister #QueenofSoul 💖 pic.twitter.com/NB2UD7OhSI

— C H A K A | K H A N (@ChakaKhan) August 16, 2018

A post shared by Mariah Carey (@mariahcarey)

One of the highlights of my career was singing with #ArethaFranklin at The Tony Awards. It was an out of body experience for me. One of greatest singers of all time. You will be missed by all. https://t.co/L8dIIhyR9Y

— Hugh Jackman (@RealHughJackman) August 16, 2018

A post shared by Kate Hudson (@katehudson)

The @AmericanIdol fam had the great privilege of working with the iconic Aretha Franklin for a special ep in Detroit. The world will miss her as she’s left an indelible mark on our culture. Her artistry & music will move & inspire us forever. Rest in peace to the Queen of Soul. pic.twitter.com/3LaOL6wvkn

— Ryan Seacrest (@RyanSeacrest) August 16, 2018

Aretha helped define the American experience. In her voice, we could feel our history, all of it and in every shade—our power and our pain, our darkness and our light, our quest for redemption and our hard-won respect. May the Queen of Soul rest in eternal peace. pic.twitter.com/bfASqKlLc5

— Barack Obama (@BarackObama) August 16, 2018

Watching Aretha Franklin perform at the White House, and on so many other occasions, made time stand still. @BarackObama and I are holding Aretha’s family in our hearts right now. She will forever be our Queen of Soul. pic.twitter.com/NhHsbKijpl

— Michelle Obama (@MichelleObama) August 16, 2018

Rest In Peace Ms Franklin, your legacy and music will live on and continue to inspire future generations.

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#DNCE: American Dance-Rock Band To Perform In Bangkok & Singapore

American dance-rock band DNCE is coming to Southeast Asia!

The popular quartet will be performing in Bangkok, Thailand and Singapore on 10th August and 15th August respectively.

Created by former Jonas Brothers and Disney star Joe Jonas, DNCE consists of 4 members including Jack Lawless (drums, percussion), Cole Whittle (bass guitar, keyboards), and Lee JinJoo (guitar).

The Los Angeles-based band debuted in September 2015 with their chart-topping single, “Cake By The Ocean” and released their self-titled full length album – which contains hits such as “Toothbrush” and “Body Moves” – a year later. Besides that, DNCE recently teamed up with rapper Nicki Minaj to release “Kissing Strangers”.

Details for the concerts are as follows:

Note: Tickets can be purchased via thaiticketmajor.com starting 23rd June.

Note: Tickets can be bought via apactix.com starting 21st June.

For more info, hit up DNCE’s official Facebook page and website.

Source: The Hive/ Featured image: Just Jared.


“Angry Birds” In 3D Film Slated For A 2016 Release

Sony Pictures Entertainment announced that they’ve won the global distribution rights to an animated film based on the hit game, “Angry Birds”. Yup, just when you thought it was all over, it barges right back into your life! “Angry Birds” is jumping off smart phones and onto the big screen in a new animated 3D film due to be released in 2016.

The film will be a joint venture between Sony Pictures Entertainment and Finnish game-maker Rovio, and follows the game’s foray into television with an animated weekly series that began in March this year. The win also means that it result in it establishing an animation studio rivaling global giant Walt Disney.

“Sony impressed us with their great attitude, determination, and professionalism. They convinced us that we have found the right partners and team to help us market and distribute our first motion picture”, Rovio Entertainment CEO Mikael Hed said in a statement.

Sony Pictures Entertainment chief executive Michael Lynton and chairman Amy Pascal, on the other hand, said in a joint statement:

Every studio in town would love to add ‘Angry Birds’ to their slate. There are few titles out there that bring this kind of excitement, brand awareness and built-in audience to the table. We’re thrilled to be distributing this film and we hope this is just the beginning of what will be a long relationship with Rovio as we look for ways to work on future projects together.

If this goes very well, that is what is going to happen. Certainly we are structuring this in a way so that it’s possible for us to continue to produce more movies after this one.

“Angry Birds,” which started in 2009 as a mobile game, has become one of the world’s biggest entertainment franchises. It involves using slingshots to launch little birds at fortresses built by green pigs.

“Despicable Me” producer John Cohen and “Iron Man” executive producer David Maisel will work on the movie, scheduled for release on 1st July 2016.

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Largest Universal Studios To Open In 2021 With 7 Theme Lands

Universal Studios Beijing is set to be the biggest of all the Universal Studio parks and it’s set to open its doors in 2021.

Owned by the Beijing International Resort Co. Ltd., a joint venture between the Beijing Shouhuan Cultural Tourism Investment Co. Ltd. and Universal Parks & Resorts, the resort is set to house 7 major zones.

According to Travel Wire Asia, Universal Studios Beijing will become:

Universal Studios Beijing is reportedly twice the size of Universal Studios Japan and 5 times the size of Universal Studios Singapore, making it the largest Universal Studio park. The 7 themed zones will include:

Tom Mehrmann, president and general manager of Universal Beijing Resort, said this in an official statement:

“Our theme park will showcase the best Universal rides, as well as all-new, unique experiences created to reflect China’s rich cultural heritage. We are looking forward to sharing these exciting experiences with millions of visitors.”

An almost 6-minute video was recently released featuring Li Bingbing (“Transformers: Age of Extinction”) and Liu Haoran (aka Turbo Liu, the voice of Hiccup in the Chinese edition of “How to Train Your Dragon: The Hidden World”), as well as filmmakers Steven Spielberg and Zhang Yimou.

The clip basically gives us walkthrough of the various lands through 3D concept art via computer animation. Watch it here:

Universal Studios Beijing will also house 2 new resort hotels. The first is Universal Studios Grand Hotel, which will have a modern spin on the Golden Age of Hollywood. Meanwhile, NUO Resort Hotel will be a “luxurious excape” inspired by China’s ancient royal garden.


Is MySejahtera Turning Into MySpy? KJ Addresses Concerns About App Sold To Private Entity

The MySejahtera app has been made compulsory for everyone to use in order to enter buildings, update your health, be notified on vaccine appointments and keep track of your daily contacts since the Covid-19 pandemic hit us.

Lately, the app has caused a lot of confusions and came under fire for glitches. Over the weekend, MySejahtera is making headlines again after it was reported that the app is being sold to a private company.

The news that a private company has taken over the app came about after a hearing last Thursday (24th March) where The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) discovered that the Ministry of Health (MOH) chose My SJ Sdn Bhd through direct negotiation after the Cabinet decided to relinquish management of the application on 26th  November 2021.

This raised concerns of data privacy of each user of MySejahtera in Malaysia. Opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim even demanded the government clarify the deal and questioned how MOH and MySJ  would preserve data privacy.

Since the news broke out, the hashtag #StopUsingMySejahtera has been trending on Twitter where netizens are encouraging each other to boycott the application. Many are saying that everyone should delete or uninstall the app for the safety of their private data while others are saying there’s no use.

On Sunday (27th March), the Ministry of Health released an official statement on their Facebook page regarding the news. According to the Health Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, the ministry has never sold the app to any private entity to manage public health services.

Khairy responded to Anwar Ibrahim’s concern regarding the ownership status of the MySejahtera app. “Since it was launched, the usage of MySejahtera has been through the software as a service (SaaS) approach to reduce the turnaround time required to develop a new software, following the need for a specialised system to manage the Covid-19 pandemic,” he said.

The Health Minister stated that the data in the MySejahtera app is under the ministry’s supervision and would not be shared with any government agencies or private companies. The public is encouraged to continue using the MySejahtera app without reservation because the privacy of public data is ensured.

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Hype’s Exclusive: Rudimental Heads To Malaysia For FMFA 2014!

“Well, it’s time to start the show” – Rudimental

English electronic quartet Rudimental consisting of Piers Agget, Kesi Dryden, Amir Amor (Amir Izadkhah) and DJ Locksmith (Leon Rolle) rose to prominence in 2012 when their single Feel the love featuring John Newman topped the UK Singles Chart. Feel the love also got Rudimental nominated for a BRIT Award in 2013.

The group’s debut album Home debuted number 1 in the UK albums chart and it features hit singles such as Not Giving In, Waiting All Night and Free. Rudimental will be making their way to Malaysia this March for Future Music Festival Asia and we’ve managed to catch up with Piers for a quick chat. Here’s what went down:

What is it about your music that you think people love most?

This is a very good question. We make music that comes from the heart and it’s not manufactured or put together by anyone else but us. We write the music, we arrange it, we put a lot of heart and soul into it and I guess that shows through the videos and the music so I think that’s what people love most about us – that it’s real.

What was it like knowing that Feel The Love was an international hit?

It was great. It was really inspiring. We met John Newman in a park in England and decided to make some songs together. And all of a sudden we’re touring the world and people are singing that song to us so it’s very inspiring and it opened a lot of doors for us and gave us the license to carry on making music so it was great. It was a big month for us.

Your album Home featured a lot of collaborations. Will your next album see the same?

Well we’re currently working on an album and it all depends on the vocalist and who we’re working with. We’re still going to be working with some of the artists from our first album but we’ll definitely be working with newer talents because Rudimental is all about breaking new talent.

Album 2 will come when it’s ready! We’re in the studio working on it at the moment so hopefully by the end of this year

What are you looking forward to most at FMFA and your time in Malaysia?

We’ve never been to Malaysia so it’ll be great to come and see and experience the culture as well as eat the food. I’ve heard that it’s a beautiful place and that you guys love to party so we’re looking for a good time with the crowd at Future Music Festival Asia 2014.

What can the fans look forward to at FMFA 2014?

We’re playing a live show so we’ll have nine people on stage – a massive party really! We’re gonna play our album tracks and new tracks that’s just going to make the crowd want to dance, hopefully. We’re all about love so if there’s love in the crowd, we’ll be happy!

Thank so much Pier for taking the time to talk to me.

No worries! Thank you so much for calling and I’ll see you in March, Malaysia!

Here’s Not Giving In by Rudimental. Enjoy!

For more information on Future Music Festival Asia 2014, visit them on Facebook or on their website.

Hype’s Exclusive: Sheila Majid & Dangerdisko Prepares For FMFA 2014!

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Several MPH Bookstores In Malaysia To Officially Close Down?

Rumours have been circulating over the past few days that several MPH bookstores in Malaysia are shutting down its business. For real?

Facebook user Sri Diah Shaharuddin shared that she “received the information” that 9 MPH bookstores will close down for good. The branches are Amanjaya, Sunway GEO, SACC Mall, MYTOWN, JB City Square, Kinta City, MYDIN MITC, Taman Universiti and Subang Parade.

Despite no official announcement issued by the company yet, the internet community has been buzzing about the matter online. In this case, others pointed out that MPH is currently holding a “Moving-out Clearance” sale, offering up to 70% discount.

Not only that, others also noticed that the workers were packing reading materials inside some boxes, further confirming the speculations. Besides the Kuala Lumpur outlets, netizens from other parts of the country have also shared the current situation happening at the MPH branch near them.

Sedihnya kedai buku MPH kegemaran aku yg terakhir di Melaka bakal tutup.Sebelum ni di MP paling besar & luas dah bungkus.

Tiada lg MPH di Melaka 😢😢 pic.twitter.com/0ccnBr6VHI

MPH Senawang tutup hujung tahun lepas tak silap. MPH Taman Universiti, Johor tutup baru-baru ni

Aku tak sangka aku akan sedih bila masuk MPH tadi nampak staf dia tengah packing buku masuk dalam kotak. Dekat tingkap tulis "moving out clearance". Ini pengakhiran kedai buku ke?

YE WEYHHH!! I masih ingat lagi yg me and my aunties pergi MPH every weekend when i was 7-8 years old and she always bought me Dinosaur books from that bookstore.

— 🐈⬛cat~leaper🐈⬛ (@AzlanSasarai) May 29, 2020

Looking at MPH’s official social media, the management team has yet to address any statement regarding the company’s closure.


#MySassyGirl2: f(x)’s Victoria To Star Alongside Cha Taehyun In Sequel

Boys, be afraid. Be VERY afraid. A new beautiful, sassy girl is in town and if you want to be with her, expect a “painful” love life then!

The Korean rom-com film “My Sassy Girl” is back with a sequel but this time around, our all-time favourite actress Jun Ji-hyun (who starred in “My Love From The Star”) will not return to the sequel! That doesn’t mean that it’ll be a flop because the equally sassy singer-actress, Victoria from Korean girl group f(x) has joined the cast of “My Sassy Girl 2”!

In a recent interview for his upcoming film “Slow Video”, Korean actor Cha Tae Hyun confirmed that he will star alongside Victoria in “My Sassy Girl 2”. Much to the fans’ dismay, the film will start shooting at the end of September. Since the film is best known for Jun Ji-hyun’s character, he commented on the change of the cast and jokingly said, “I expect to receive a lot of criticism for the movie because Jun Ji Hyun not starring in the sequel.”

Regarding Victoria’s new film role, SM Entertainment reps confirmed to a media outlet that she will star in the sequel as the feisty female lead. The long-awaited sequel will be a collaborative work between Korean and China, and director Jo Geun Shik will helm the project.

In case you didn’t know, f(x) has previously appeared in “Funny Or Die”, a top destination for comedy on the web with Pitch Pefect star Anna Kendrick.

As seen in the video, Victoria, the leader of f(x), is known for her amazing leadership skill and her goofy personality (also proven in Amber’s Instagram videos).

We don’t know about you but we think Victoria seems like a perfect person to take over Jihyun’s legacy! :) What do you think?

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Riot Threatens To Cancel Entire LoL Esports Season Amidst Massive Player Walk Out

For slightly over a decade now, League of Legends (LoL) has had the largest and most successful competitive scene in international esports. It has been the stage for many popular teams to get the brands they are representing recognised and even have a chance to be icons themselves.

But LoL seems to be on thin ice now, as there might not be one this season, at least for those in North America. From messy planning to massive team walk outs leading up to this point – here’s what you need to know about the chaos that is sweeping this titan in competitive gaming.

— LCS Players Association (@NALCSPA) May 29, 2023

Before a team can enter the global stage, they must prove themselves to be the best of the best in their respective regions. Each region has its own organisation that is in charge of managing and training aspiring teams, and for North America and Canada, they have the League Championship Series, more commonly referred to as the LCS. A gross oversimplification for the sake of brevity would be that eight teams must participate in the spring and summer playoffs to filter out who is the best, and the top three teams that win after the summer playoffs get to go to the global stage.

Now, the LCS teams have requested to change things around by eliminating the requirement of fielding NACL (North American Challengers League) teams in hopes of better streamlining the process. Riot Games complied with their request, but due to their hasty decision-making and lack of proper planning or prior notice, at least 70 people — players, coaches, etc. — will lose their jobs. The LCS has since proposed an alternative plan, but it fell on deaf ears. Riot shot back, saying that the cuts were necessary to ensure that the North American leagues remain “sustainable [and] economically viable.”

What followed was a back and forth with no end in sight. Due to Riot refusing to compromise with their players, the LCSPA (League Championship Series Players Association) called a vote among the pro players to stage a walk out as a form of protest — and an overwhelming majority voted for the walk out. However, instead of moving Riot to change their mind, they instead doubled down on their decision by requiring the LCSPA to field replacement players.

What makes competitive games between two pro teams so exciting is the fact that they are the top players in the area, but Riot decided to make matters worse for the LCSPA by removing the restrictions on the players they can field, regardless of their experience. They could be playing for 10 years or for 10 minutes; Riot doesn’t seem to care about the difference.

The LCSPA has gone on Twitter and other social media outlets, informing the people that they should refuse any offers given to them to be a part of the LCS team as it would greatly insult those players who have walked out and greatly undermine their entire struggle. With no players to field, Riot should be feeling the pinch, but instead, they gave an ultimatum in a lengthy article published on their official website: field a team within two weeks or the entire LCS summer season would be cancelled, automatically disqualifying them from World 2023.

At the time of writing, the LCSPA has been in face-to-face communication with Riot since the announcement and is trying to reach a compromise, but there has been no official statement since. This is a developing story.


deadmau5 Proposes To Kat Von D Via Twitter

Just last month, world #5 DJ/producer deadmau5 aka Joel Zimmerman and popular tattoo artist Kat Von D called it quits pretty publicly. So public, it was all over Twitter – then later, all over news and music sites on the interwebs. Although their relationship was pretty short-lived, fans were devastated by the news because the couple seemed like a perfect pairing.

Well, they’ve done it again. Making their relationship public! But for good reasons this time.

Like any ordinary day, deadmau5 and Kat aka “Katmau5” were tweeting each other (although they must be right next to each other the whole time). When suddenly, deadmau5 said (read: tweeted):

No, seriously, that was Kat Von D’s actual response. On the hindsight, we can’t say that we didn’t see this coming, since they’ve always been one of the lovey-dovey-est couples on Twitter. We’re just glad that deadmau5 has finally sorted himself out and manned up enough to pop the question.


Palo Santo: 10 Fun Fact’s About Years & Years’ Sophomore Album

In the 3 years since Years & Years broke into the music scene, lead vocalist Olly Alexander has been hailed as a pop rebel with a cause in today’s culture.

At 28, the vocal pop star has used not only his voice to share his platform with the queer community but also raise awareness on mental illness. Following the success of their debut album, “Communion”, Years & Years have released “Palo Santo”. Influenced by religion and spirituality, their sophomore album explores the intricacies of sexuality.

Here are 10 things we know about Years & Years’ “Palo Santo”:

“This stick of wood that you burn, the smoke is meant to purify your space from all evil spirits and negative energy and it’s called Palo Santo. That’s the name of track 10, that is the name of the album,” Alexander explained during one of his previous Instagram live sessions.

He added that he liked “the idea that you could burn something and it would cleanse the negativity. (…) That’s kind of how I see music and see songwriting.” In Spanish, “Palo Santo” means “holy wood”.

“I wanted to create this kind of fantasy world that music would go alongside – pop music is always about fantasy and escapism to me, so we should just create our own world that all of the music videos we make and our live show, the visuals and the artwork, the merchandise – everything can be consistent from this one unique world, and that world is called Palo Santo,” the Brit was quoted as saying.

Palo Santo is basically a fantasy world that takes place in the distant future ruled by human-hunting androids. Fuelled by their desire to experience human emotions, androids have regard human beings as celebrities and entertainers for their own amusement.

Alexander’s fascination with a genderless society in Palo Santo came about with question ideas like:

being my demure self for @papermagazine 🌸 thank you for making me a pride cover girl ✨ p.s. I’m shy xoxo pic.twitter.com/CUVTgzEPLx

— Years & Years (@yearsandyears) July 12, 2018

The pop star hasn’t been shy about his sexuality over the years. 1 particular hook up with a straight man, however, left a lasting impression. “There’s so much that goes on in an experience like that. On the one hand, the guy is struggling with his sexuality and feeling unable to express himself as anything other than straight while also desiring me,” he told Nylon.

“I’m on the other side feeling like both a sinner and saint or a devil and angel, leading this guy down a path of ‘sinfulness’ while, at the same time, helping him explore his sexuality,” Alexander elaborated. For example, when he sings on the 2nd verse, “You don’t have to be straight with me, I see what’s underneath your mask“, he’s calling out the mask of masculinity in which they’re hiding behind.

The chorus for “Sanctify” reads, “So don’t break. Sanctify my body with pain. Sanctify the love that you crave. Oh, and I won’t, and I wont, and I won’t be ashamed.”

“Yeah there’s this S&M vibe. I’m definitely interested in that part of the human psyche, that pleasure and pain kink zone — our deepest sexual fantasies and desires. And I wanted to write something that spoke to how painful the experience of being gay can actually be. How we kind of interrogate our desires, and there’s a part of us that wants to be hurt and we enjoy the pain,” the entertainer admitted to Paper magazine.

When a relationship ends, more often than not, we often go back and analysed certain events. “Wait, all those things that you said and did, were you actually not being truthful?” Alexander contemplated. In this interview by Genius, Alexander breaks down the single “If You’re Over Me” lyric by lyric and explain the meaning behind them.

“Hypnotised” was a result of the collaboration between H&M’s promotional campaign film, “The Secret Life of Flowers”, with Turkish-Canadian fashion designer Erdem. Director Baz Luhrmann wanted a haunting song to capture the essence of his modern love story.

Written with Mark Ralph, “Hypnotised” is about Alexander “falling head over heels for somebody and it totally upends everything you thought you knew about yourself” and wondering “if I am ever going to fall in love with someone again“. In case you’re wondering, it was about Neil Amin-Smith (formerly of Clean Bandit).

Palo Santo… the second album !! Coming 6th July 2018. Pre-order tomorrow 9AM BST 🙏🏻 pic.twitter.com/XIUHBMILh0

— Years & Years (@yearsandyears) April 25, 2018

#PALOSANTO has been revealed…. pic.twitter.com/6h0PFjEmfT

— Years & Years (@yearsandyears) April 24, 2018

Just like Years & Years’ debut album, “Communion”, Alexander wrote all 14 songs in “Palo Santo” (including the 3 bonus tracks in the deluxe edition). Of course he had help on a number of tunes. For example, “Hallelujah” and “Preacher” received writing credits from A-list songwriters Justin Tranter and Julia Michaels. Bandmates Mikey Goldsworthy and Emre Türkmen also contributed to lyrics for “Rendezvous” and “Howl”.

IT'S HAPPENING ON FRIDAY CAN YOU BELIEVE??? #PALOSANTO 😱✨✨✨ PRE-ORDER HERE QUICK! https://t.co/YkufXmqHj2 pic.twitter.com/6NupA62tnU

— Years & Years (@yearsandyears) July 4, 2018

To quote Billboard, “if love is sometimes messy, breaking up is a full-on catastrophe”. If you’ve ever wondered what cutting off an ex sounds like, and the liberation of leaving behind a toxic ex, plug your earbuds into the synth pop band’s latest offerings:

Turns out, HBO’s hit show “Westworld” was a huge inspiration for the album. “I love sci-fi… creating worlds, so that seems like what we set out to do. The concept of this android universe, ‘Palo Santo’… is kind of like if you flipped the roles in ‘Westworld’, cause like ‘Westworld’ is kind of about an android situation, like their all robots situation.. but this way is a bit more flipped, like the humans are outnumbered by the androids,” explained Alexander during an interview with Z100 studio.

Back in March, Years & Years pushed out a graphic novel based on the world of “Palo Santo”. Subsequently, a few more chapters have been released. You look through these captivating novels on the band’s saved Instagram stories and previous posts.

Years & Years’ “Palo Santo” is out now. Listen to their awesome record here.

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Pixie Lott’s A-Fluttering Your Way, Malaysia!

What’s this we hear? A little suburban London fairy is coming to our shores again?

Victoria Louise “Pixie” Lott is just like her name would suggest – she’s a tiny thing. But don’t let her size fool you – because the woman’s got a powerful voice! And that’s not entirely surprising. Pixie started singing from when she was only five years old in her church school. Ah, early training.

She then went on to appear in various performances such as the West End production of “Chitty Chitty Bang Bang” at the London Palladium, BBC One’s “Celebrate the Sound of Music”, and Roger Waters’s opera “Ça Ira”.

In 2009, her debut single aka the song that earned her the mad rush of fame, “Mama Do“, was released:

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It went straight to number one in the UK Singles Chart. She quickly became a face (and voice) to watch. Her second single, “Boys and Girls”, which was released three months later, also topped the UK charts.

Pixie Lott’s debut album, “Turn It Up” was released within the same month and it was a true testament to her talent because it reached number six on the UK Albums Chart, spawning five consecutive Top 20 singles, and sold over a million copies.

Needless to say, the English sing-songwriter was over the moon!

She was immediately propelled into the international music industry, armed with a voice that can easily dominate the world. “Turn It Up” spent about a year in the top 40 and she continued to receive praises for her stellar  live performances.

In true chart-breaker fashion, Pixie Lott continued to win over the hearts of fans and “prospects” with her music. Such as the chest-heaving ballad, “Cry Me Out“:

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Now, she returns with her second album, “Young Foolish Happy”.

The first single, “All About Tonight” was released in September 2011 and it premiered at No.1. That would mark Pixie Lott’s third UK No.1 single to date.

Still, this little one aims to please. And this May, Pixie Lott is making her way across the world. Yup, Pixie fans and crazy cats, your idol is coming to town, courtesy of Universal Music Malaysia. Deets as follows:

You best be prepared to be young, foolish, and happy.

Hit up Universal Music Malaysia’s Facebook page or stalk them on their Twitter account for more timely updates.

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“Star Wars IX”: 4 Fan Theories Regarding Rey’s Turn To The Dark Side

Fans got an exclusive preview for the final chapter of “Star Wars” trilogy during the D23 conference held in Anaheim, California this recent week.

The trailer for the new movie, “Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker” opens with footage from all nine epic space opera films. A voiceover from Luke declares that there have been “a thousand generations, but this is your fight.” Rey, Poe, and Finn are preparing for the biggest fight of their life.

We see battleships tear through the skies, as Rey and Kylo Ren meet in the middle of the war-torn planet, all drilled up for a fight. And the best part is they get to see Rey all dressed in black holding a red, double-sided lightsaber, raising talks that the main character is now taking a more antagonistic role in the upcoming film.

A lot of fans have came out with several theories and conspiracies regarding Rey’s supposed darker twist in the movie.

Cloning technique is no stranger in the “Star Wars” franchise. Not only did Emperor Palpatine developed the habit of cloning himself in order to achieve some sort of immortality, he also used army clones to fight in the animated series “The Clone Wars” (2008). The Emperor has confirmed to make his appearance in the new movie, just as he did in the Expanded Universe (EU) in a cloned version of himself. But the problem he faced there was that the more he tapped into the Dark Side, the more he would burn out his host body and require a new one.

Eventually Palpatine attempted to steal the body of Han and Leia’s son, Anakin, because it was the only vessel powerful enough to contain him. It has come to mind that Emperor Palpatine has made use of his cloning technology in the movie, by cloning Rey and turning her evil in the process.

Let’s not forget the fact that Rey has a vision while training with Luke Skywalker back during “The Last Jedi” chapter back in 2017. She visited a cavern there that was powerful with the Dark Side, and while attempting to learn who her parents really were, she encountered multiple clones of herself. While some predicted that, others also came up with speculations that this is just a mere stylistic choice of director Rian Johnson.

Fans also relate with previous instalment of Star Wars – “The Empire Strikes Back” (1980) – where Luke Skywalker also had a vision while visiting the cave in Dagobah. There he encountered Darth Vader and beheaded him, only to see that it was his own face under the mask. The symbolism made sense though, when it was revealed that Luke is the son of Vader and he soon become a member of the Dark Side like his father.

So maybe this is yet another vision of Rey’s. As IGN points out, it would complete the cycle neatly since she had similarly scary and foreboding Force visions in the previous two films, and the background here does look like the cave from “The Last Jedi” (2017).

Fans knew it that the evil Emperor would make his comeback. Since it looks like the film will partly take place on the Death Star where the Emperor died, maybe his spirit is still tied to the wreckage. And when Kylo Ren and Rey’s there during the battle scene, Palpatine takes the opportunity to possess Rey. Which in turn, Kylo has to fight against the dark Rey.

Word on the street has it that Rey herself is willing to turn to the Dark Side. Though the rumour is less likely to happen, but according to a theory quoted by IGN, Rey would “maybe, just maybe go Dark for a little while“, but who knows?

Regardless of what the conspiracy will come out with, fans worldwide are looking forward for the upcoming third instalment of the sequel trilogy.

“Star Wars: Episode IX – The Rise of Skywalker” will be releasing in US theatres on the 20th December 2019.


Wanna Be The Next MTV VJ?

So, since MTV VJ Holly has decided to sign off, MTV Asia is doing what comes naturally – they begin their hunt for a new MTV VJ! Here’s the thing though, it could be you. Not even kidding.

The conditions on possibly becoming the next MTV VJ Holly? Simple.

Have you got what it takes? If you think you’ve got what it takes, then MTV Asia wants you. All you gotta do is sending in a video clip of yourself explaining (in the best and most creative way possible) why you should be the next MTV VJ. Video clips should not exceed two minutes in length so make the best out of it!

Remember to send your video in to vjsearch@vimnmix.com along with the following details:

And then, you wait for a response from MTV Asia. Good luck, troopers! We’re rooting for you.

For more information, visit MTV Asia’s website.

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#VIXX: K-Pop Group Teases “VIXX 2016 Conception” Comeback With 1st Teaser

Get excited STARLIGHTs, your favourite boys are getting ready to drop another album next month!

With only 3 weeks to go before their new record drops, the first set of teasers were officially released this morning. The first hint from VIXX is an image of a white metallic heart against a black background with the words, “VIXX 2016 Conception”.

Fans are already speculating that the metallic heart is a glass vial, used to keep potions. “Whatever you’re expecting, expect more. In addition to their music, VIXX is a group that gets interest for their performance, fashion, accessories, etc. As always, we’re preparing to capture the public’s attention with this album,” a representative from Jellyfish Entertainment said.

Revealing the album title to be “Conception”, an art film video clip was also released via the K-Pop group’s official YouTube account. Shot entirely in black and white, the dark and mysterious teaser gives fans a taste of what to expect. With symbolisms of Greek mythology involved, you can bet that their comeback is going to be dramatic and epic!

VIXX’s “Conception” album is due out on 19th April 2016.

Sources: Hello K-pop, Soompi / Featured image from The Azine.


Sources Close To Sultan Muhammad V Responds To Rihana Oksana’s Eye-popping Alimony Demands

Rihana Oksana recently caused a stir on the internet yet again.

The former beauty queen sat down in an exclusive interview with Mail Online. This was her very first public appearance since her series of lengthy posts addressing her marriage life with Sultan Muhammad V.

I gave my first interview to clarify our situation with the divorce. I haven’t seen my husband since last December. He is hiding from me and our son and unfortunately he is the one who is making the public scandal. I would like to apologize for his behavior… Hope he will think about his reputation and will stop all this fightings. Faris, you are a father and you are a Royal- please, think of what you do. Thank you for attention Love all of you ❤❤❤

A post shared by  Rihana Oksana Petra (@rihanapetra) on Oct 2, 2019 at 4:09pm PDT

During the session, Rihana revealed that she hasn’t seen the former Agong since last December. She further claimed that Sultan Muhammad V is avoiding her.

In addition, the ex-Miss Moscow pageant winner gave a shocking statement that she is currently “seeking a £1.2m Moscow apartment and a £24,000-a-month allowance” to use as a nafkah (alimony) for their son. UK news outlet Daily Mail aslo reported that she’s also claiming her former husband to pay £8m for a house in London.

Soon after, sources close to Sultan Muhammad V revealed his reaction upon hearing Rihana’s claims. In this case, he replied by saying, “Who does she think I am? Bill Gates?”

The insider further added, “Is Leon attending Eton (College) next year that she needs too much for an infant?” commenting on the couple’s baby boy. Additionally, they said that Sultan Muhammad V had given her everything during their marriage – from a £203,000 Jacob Araco wedding ring to a Porsche Cayyan mobile worth up to £117,500 in her home country of Russia.

Rihana Oksana and Sultan Muhammad V tied the knot back in June 2018 in a secret ceremony held in his hometown Kelantan. The couple then celebrated their marriage in a grand wedding reception in Moscow, Russia in December.

Sources further added that their marriage started to shatter after details of their supposed “private” reception appeared in Russian media outlets. They claimed that the Sultan was not fully prepared for the spotlight. Daily Mail also reported that the former King believed that the guests only include close friends and family relatives only, and believed Rihana had “understood his strong desire for ‘discretion’.”

Palace insiders later clarified that the turning point for their relationship happened after the event – following the leak of suggestive photos of Rihana during her stint in a local reality show. Though she’s yet to address the controversy, it was assured that Rihana was “entirely open with the monarch about her past personal and professional life,” as quoted by Daily Mail.

Apart from that, insiders believe that the daughter the Russian is “no longer fit to be a queen”. They added that Sultan Muhammad V didn’t even introduce his ex-wife to his family members. He soon announced the news of stepping down from the royal throne and left Rihana while she was 4 months pregnant; insiders claimed that this 2 events are not linked in any ways.

They also pointed out their dissatisfaction towards Rihana’s behaviour on social media: “She likes to take selfies all the time…he didn’t expect her to use them against him like this,” said one insider, before adding, “It’s clear she has no respect for the royal family. It’s really sad.” Insiders also believed that she has been lying on social media.

Daily Mail also reported that Rihana was being rude for putting more focus on her Instagram campaign at a time when the Sultan’s father was terminally-ill. “Why was she not content with just being a wife and remaining discreetly in the background?” said the sources close with the royal Sultan.

“She was the first woman in history of Malaysia to declare herself the wife of the Sultan to the media, and to her Instagram followers, without official palace recognition. This rubbed many people the wrong way, including the Sultan’s family members,” they further added in their point, criticising her for her lack of respect to the country’s royal traditions.

A little bit more than three months ago, Leon was still living in my stomach. And now his weight is 6,750 grams and my hands get tired to carry him for a long time… Children grow and change very quickly. Therefore, up to one year, there is a tradition to celebrate their birthdays every month. I believe that in such moments, parents should spend as much time with their baby as possible so they don’t miss such valuable moments as the first smile, the first laugh, the first word, the first steps … ?? Чуть больше, чем три месяца назад, Леон все ещё жил у меня в животе. А теперь он весит 6750 гр и руки начинают уставать его носить по-долгу. Детки растут и меняются очень быстро. Поэтому до одного года принято отмечать дни рождения каждый месяц. Я считаю, что в такой момент, родители должны проводить со своим малышом как можно больше времени, чтобы не упустить такие ценные моменты, как первая улыбка, первый смех, первый самостоятельный поворот, первые шаги… ? Photo by: @veraundritzphotography

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The fact that she used the Arkhangelskoye Palace near Moscow as background for one of her postings also raised significant speculations among the insiders. In this case, they feel that it can mislead people that she is still living with the Sultan. For those uninitiated, Sultan Muhammad V remains as ruler for Kelantan despite no longer being the official Ruler for Malaysia.

Daily Mail added that the sources close to the Sultan claimed that he had “provided Rihana with a place to live in Russia for her and the child, and would make a ‘generous’ divorce settlement ‘given they were only married for a year’ and separated after 6 months,” which they felt that “It won’t be a huge sum compared to amounts she has demanded.”

Minggu lalu antara minggu yang sungguh menyedihkan dan memberi tekanan kepada saya. Buat pertama kali, anak saya Leon jatuh sakit. Leon mengalami otitis atau radang dalam telinga kerana saya tidak menyelimutkannya dengan selimut tebal selepas mandi. Cuaca pada waktu itu sungguh sejuk iaitu 6 darjah celcius lebih-lebih lagi kami tinggal diluar bandar Moscow. Walaupun perkara itu sudah berlalu namun saya rasa sangat bersalah terhadap Leon. Saya terpaksa memberikannya antibiotik dengan dos yang kuat walaupun usianya baru sepuluh minggu kerana masalah telinga yang dihadapinya boleh menyebabkannya hilang daya pendengaran. Leon juga mengalami masalah tidur dan hilang selera makan. Bagi setiap ibubapa, perkara paling ngeri yang dihadapi adalah apabila insan tersayang jatuh sakit. Insya Allah, dengan izinnya, kesihatan Leon akan bertambah baik. Terima kasih atas sokongan semua. Allah mendengar setiap doa kamu kepada Leon. Kepada seluruh ibubapa diluar sana, saya harap anak-anak kamu juga sihat, ceria dan baik-baik saja. Keluarga saya merancang untuk pergi bercuti musim panas ke Sepanyol namun doktor tidak membenarkan Leon menaiki pesawat dalam tempoh 3 hingga 4 bulan sehingga dia benar-benar sembuh. Menurut doktor, tekanan dari pesawat boleh menyebabkan komplikasi serius kepada Leon. Buat ibubapa diluar sana, boleh tak kongsikan kepada saya, jika anak-anak kamu pernah mengalami penyakit sama seperti Leon dan berapa lama tempoh mereka tidak dibenarkan menaiki kapal terbang? Selain itu, umur berapakah waktu yang sesuai dan selamat untuk anak kecil menaiki pesawat?

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Looks like the drama between the 2 is getting out of control. What do you think?

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#SDCC2017: Hulk Attempts To Talk In The New “Thor: Ragnarok” Trailer

“But Hulk raging fire, Thor like smoldering fire.”

Wait, is that Hulk talking in the San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) exclusive “Thor: Ragnarok” trailer? Surprise, surprise. Marvel definitely came out to play this weekend at the annual SDCC, first when they unveiled a good look at Thanos in “Avengers: Infinity War”, and then dropping new footage for “Thor: Ragnarok”.

Produced by Marvel Studios and distributed by Walt Disney Studios Motion Pictures, “Thor: Ragnarok” is intended to be the sequel to 2011’s “Thor” and 2013’s “Thor: The Dark World”, and the 17th film installment of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).

In “Thor: Ragnarok”, after the events of “Avengers: Age of Ultron” and 4 years after the events of  “Thor: The Dark World”, Thor is held captive on planet Sakaar, the other side of the universe, without his mighty hammer. and finds himself in a race against time to get back to Asgard to stop Ragnarok – the destruction of his homeworld and the end of Asgardian civilization – at the hands of an all-powerful new threat, the ruthless Hela. In order to return to Asgard in time, he must survive a deadly gladiatorial contest that pits him against his former ally and fellow Avenger, the Incredible Hulk.

If the new SDCC trailer is anything to go by, fans are definitely in for a ride as their favourite superheroes go on an intergalactic journey to kick butt.

Directed by Taika Waititi, “Thor: Ragnarok” stars Chris Hemsworth (Thor), Tom Hiddleston (Loki), Cate Blanchett (Hela), Idris Elba (Heimdall), Jeff Goldblum (Grandmaster), Tessa Thompson (Valkyrie), Karl Urban (Skurge), Anthony Hopkins (Odin), Sam Neill, Ray Stevenson (Volstagg), Tadanobu Asano (Hogun), Mark Ruffalo (Bruce Banner/Hulk), and Benedict Cumberbatch (Dr. Stephen Strange).

“Thor: Ragnarok” is slated to be released on 3rd November 2017.


25-Year-Old American Tourist Robbed & Raped

A 25-year-old American woman, who had gone to the Curve shopping centre on Monday, was abducted, robbed, and gang raped. The tourist from the US had boarded a taxi at Mutiara Damansara before being taken on an 80km terror ride to a house in Sungai Pelek, Sepang. She was then held captive and then gang raped.

Some reports are saying that there were two men in the taxi (driver plus one man in the front passenger seat) whereas others are saying that there were three men. The men had also threatened her with harm before robbing her of her valuables. Hour later, the abductors fled, leaving her at the place with her limbs bound.

However, she managed to free herself and seek the assistance of passers-by before lodging a police report. She has been sent for a medical examination and her condition is yet to be known.

The police are still tight-lipped on the details of the case but Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Arjunaidi Mohamed confirmed that police have received a report. He said that they have since arrested a suspect yesterday morning and are looking for his accomplices. He declined to comment further.

Police have detained a 47-year-old man at his home in Jalan Klang Lama, in connection with the robbery and rape of an American teacher.

According to Selangor CID chief Senior Asst Comm Mohd Adnan Abdullah, the suspect is believed to be one of the three men involved in the abduction, robbery, and rape of the 24-year-old woman. With regards to how it all happened, it was said that the victim had hailed a taxi near a shopping mall in Mutiara Damansara. She then requested to be sent to her home in Damansara Perdana but the taxi driver stopped a few minutes later to pick up another man.

Some 10 minutes later, the taxi stopped again as he claimed the taxi had run out of gas. The victim was then transferred to a van driven by a third man. They drove her to a house near the PLUS expressway where she was raped by one man. She was also robbed of her mobile phone and RM300.

However, the next day the van driver helped the victim to escape. She boarded a bus to Sungai Pelek, Sepang and lodged a police report. The 47-year-old man’s two accomplices have not been found as of time of writing.


Interview: Director Robert Zemeckis On The New “Pinocchio” Vs Original Animation

Known for his iconic “Back to the Future” films, Robert Zemeckis has been churning out an impressive number of popular movies on the big screen such as “Romancing the Stone” (Michael Douglas), “Death Becomes Her” (Meryl Streep), “The Polar Express”, “Beowulf” (Angelina Jolie), “Flight” (Denzel Washington), “Allied” (Brad Pitt, Marion Cotillard), and so many more.

His new adaptation – “Pinocchio” – sees the 70-year-old filmmaker working with longtime collaborator Tom Hanks once again. “Pinocchio” follows the beloved tale of a wooden puppet crafted by Geppetto and magically brought to life, who embarks on a thrilling adventure to become a real boy. In this interview, Robert Zemeckis talks about some of the major changes (like the Blue Fairy singing the famous ballad “When You Wish Upon a Star”), adding new music to this film, and why he’s so fond of Tom.

Q: Why did you want to reimagine “Pinocchio”?

A: Walt Disney was really clever. He always looked to make movies of stories that were pretty much impossible to do as live action movies. They could be done very wonderfully as animation because he was able to do stories about talking animals, puppets, fairies and dwarves and things that would be impossible to do in live action. So Pinocchio was a natural for that. It is one of the most, if not the most beautiful, animated features that was ever made.

But now, since the digital cinema has emerged, the puppet can be very much three dimensional, and it occurred to me that you could do a very plausible version of ‘Pinocchio’ as a live action movie. I thought that was a worthwhile project to do.

Q: Other than being live action, what are the major differences between the original animated version and the new film, and what were your reasons for making these changes?

A: The original animated film is a vast departure from the source material. We use the Disney version as a template and an outline for our story. It follows pretty much the same adventure that Pinocchio follows in the animated version. We modernize the storytelling because there was a different sort of pacing in movies 60 years ago than there is now. There’s also some ambiguity. We’re not telling the audience what they have to feel or what they have to think. Audiences are way more sophisticated, and they don’t want to be spoon fed. They want to be able to think for themselves. We added some characters, but basically kept the spirit and the tone and the theme of the first movie.

Q: In addition to most of the classic songs from the animated version, there are four original songs in the film, written by Alan Silvestri and Glen Ballard. How did you decide where in the story you needed new songs?

A: We went through the process of doing what you do whenever you’re going to make a musical. When we were writing the script, there were places where we said, ‘Hey, why don’t we do a song there?’ And the composers came up with places where they got an idea for a song. We just kind of went back and forth. What songs do best in musicals is shore up the emotional growth of a character or help express what a character is feeling at any given moment. So that’s what we did with the songs.

Q: What were your biggest challenges in making this film?

A: The biggest challenge is to get the special effects done in time. We have a very serious shortage of digital artists in the world, and everybody is making movies with digital effects. It’s very tough to find enough people to actually work on your movies these days.

Q: Please comment on the cast, beginning with Tom Hanks, with whom you’ve worked four times.

A: I’m a believer that Tom is an actor that can do anything. He brought more to the role of Geppetto than I ever could have imagined. Cynthia Erivo is the Blue Fairy and Luke Evans is The Coachman. They’re fantastic. But so are my voice actors. Ben Ainsworth couldn’t be better as Pinocchio. Joe Gordon-Levitt does Jiminy Cricket fantastic and Keegan-Michael Key is the most perfect ‘Honest’ John you could ever imagine having in your movie. So they’re all great.

Q: This is the first time you’ve teamed with Chris Weitz on a screenplay. How was that experience?

A: Chris and I traded ideas back and forth. It was a true collaboration, We both brought ideas to the project, and we both were very helpful in killing each other’s darlings when we were getting self-indulgent. We collaborated the way writers should write.

“Pinocchio” will launch 8th September 2022, exclusively on Disney+.

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“We Are All Brothers”, “We’re Sorry For Insulting Malaysia”, Says Indonesians On Facebook

By now, you would’ve seen one, or two, maybe more, posts of netizens venting their anger over the 2017 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in Kuala Lumpur blunders. The most prominent ones are from the Indonesian social media community, with each individual expressing their disappointment and utter dismay over the upside-down Indonesian flag fiasco in the SEA Games booklet.

Malaysian Minister of Youth & Sports YB Khairy Jamaluddin has since issued a public apology on Twitter before meeting Indonesia’s Youth and Sports Minister Imam Nahrawi in person to apologise, and work is currently underway to reprint the SEA Games booklet.

Baru sahaja berjumpa @imam_nahrawi untuk memohon maaf secara rasmi kpd rakyat Indonesia atas kesilapan percetakan bendera RI. Tkasih Bpk. pic.twitter.com/YOO8ICRVja

— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) August 20, 2017

Indonesian President Joko Widodo (better known as Jokowi) later said that he has forgiven Malaysia over the upside-down Indonesian flag misprint, and also hoped that the Indonesian people would not react excessively to the mistake.

Alas, the #ShameOnYouMalaysia, #ShameOnMalay, and #ShameOnMalaysia hashtags on Twitter continued to trend, and across the Straits of Malacca, there were reportedly public protests and burnings of replica Malaysian flags as Indonesians continued to denounce the Malaysian government.

Despite the widespread negativity, the incident hasn’t completely torn down the bilateral relations between all of Indonesia and Malaysia.

Yesterday, an Indonesian national based in Malaysia who goes by the name of Ismail Jr. took the liberty to update his Facebook with a #throwback picture of Malaysian and Indonesian soldiers at the combined army post in East Malaysia. In his caption, he wrote, “We are all brothers. Love and peace, Indonesia and Malaysia.”

This was echoed by another Indonesian Facebook user who goes by the name of Ierpann Tarmizi. Ierpann posted up a similar image of Malaysian and Indonesian soldier on patrol together, and wrote, “As a representative of the people of Indonesia, I’d like to apologise for the magnitude of our nation’s behaviour in insulting Malaysia excessively. I hope this problem will be resolved quickly.”

In both pictures, the soldiers can be seen holding up the Indonesian and Malaysian flags side-by-side.

Thank you for your kindness, our brothers from Indonesia.

Sources: Ismail Jr., Ierpann Tarmizi / Featured image: Ismail Jr.


(UPDATE) #EXO: #Luhan Files Lawsuit Against SM Entertainment

Oh dear. Chinese media portal Sina is reporting that EXO-M’s Luhan is filing lawsuit against SM Entertainment!

According to Koreaboo, in their report, they claimed they have received exclusive information that EXO member Luhan has filed a lawsuit today at 9AM KST against his agency, SM Entertainment, for an invalid contract. The report ends there, with Sina summarising information about EXO-M and Luhan.

In the past month, Luhan has taken breaks from both EXO’s “The Lost Planet” concert tour as well as the SMTOWN concert in Tokyo.

Meanwhile, OSEN reported that Luhan will be represented by law firm, Hankyul. According to Seoul Central District Court, Luhan filed a lawsuit against SM Entertainment on October 10th. The law firm “Hankyul”, has decided to take on Luhan’s case against SM Entertainment. The paperwork filed is the exact same filed by Kris, back in May, when the same law firm represented him.

We must say, though, that this brings back unpleasant memories of the way Kris leaving the group was reported earlier this year.

And what a crazy year it has been for SM Entertainment, having gone through so many cases starting with Kris’ lawsuit against the agency, f(x) Sulli’s indefinite hiatus following news of her relationship with Dynamic Duo’s Choiza, and who can forget Jessica’s abrupt boot from SNSD Girls’ Generation.

SM Entertainment hasn’t released an official statement regarding the lawsuit Luhan filed. More to come as this story develops.

SM Entertainment has released an official statement regarding the above issue.

The agency learned of Luhan’s lawsuit through a lawyer.

We are shocked because the lawsuit was suddenly filed while we were in the process of negotiating his future schedules and activities after he expressed his wishes to focus more on his individual activities in China more so than EXO group activities as well as matters concerning his health.

As it was with Kris’s case, when a lawsuit is filed for no actual reason by using the same pattern and lawyers after a gaining a lot of popularity as a star through group activities, we see this as a suit that was filed because one prioritizing one’s self and ignoring the understanding of the contract with the agency as well as everyone involved in the contracts and the activities with the group. We believe there is someone behind the scenes who is pulling the strings.

Regarding these kinds of situation, the agency plans to actively respond to it with our partners overseas including those in China as well as legal experts.

EXO’s future activities will also proceed on as scheduled.

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#MediaCorp: Over 14,000 Sign Petition To Ban Adam Lambert From Countdown Concert

Oh boy. This is not going to go down well.

According to The Straits Times, American gay singer Adam Lambert was asked to be removed from the artiste lineup for MediaCorp’s upcoming countdown concert. A petition was launched online and it has gathered more than 14,000 signatures.

The petition, which began on Wednesday (25th November), called the “American Idol” runner-up as an “inappropriate choice” for the show. They claimed that his performance could “turn an otherwise dignified family-friendly event into a situation that is offensive and potentially divisive”.

Adam Lambert is hardly the kind of performer to send off our historic Jubilee Year or to usher in the New Year.

The petition, which was started on a free petition website called iPetitions, aims to get 20,000 signatures. It is being addressed to Media Corp, the Singapore Government, and Minister for Community, Culture and Youth Grace Fu, among other organisers, partners, and sponsors of the event.

The petition cited a few incidents in which the singer was seen kissing one of the male band members on the lips during his performance at the 2009 American Music Awards. The petition also highlighted the fact that the music video for the 33-year-old singer’s latest single, “Another Lonely Night”, has featured a bunch of showgirls and male strippers performing acts of indecency”.

Lambert has been to Singapore for a couple of shows over the past 5 years. He performed at Resorts World Sentosa for a concert in 2010 and went to the Padang for his performance at the Formula One Grand Pix in 2011. He last performed in 2013 at the Star Performing Arts Centre, but the show has led people expressing their dissatisfaction to the National Council of Churches Singapore.

A counter petition was recently created in support of Lambert performing at the 2016 New Year’s countdown concert. As of time of writing, the petition has gathered over 11,000 signatures.

What do you guys think of the petition? Do you think it’s necessary? Leave your thoughts in the comment box below.


GDA: All You Need To Know (For Now)

In 1986, the first “Golden Disk Awards” was held in South Korea and since then, it has become one of the Korean music industry’s biggest annual events. Over the past decades, it has gained momentum to becoming Korea’s most prestigious awards ceremony for music, rewarding outstanding achievements in the industry. As a matter of fact, the “Golden Disk Awards” aka GDA has been nicknamed the “Korean Grammy Awards”.

It’s all fair though since the people behind GDA, the Music Industry Association of Korea makes it a point to acknowledge winners by only utilizing figures from album and digital music sales.

The GDA also has a wide range of categories, much like other Western or international music award shows. They are:

The current holder who has won the most awards is Super Junior with 13 awards. Thirteen! Count them! They are followed by SG Wannabe and Shin Seung Hun (10 awards), Girls’ Generation (9 times), Shinhwa (8 times), TVXQ (7 times), Kim Gun-mo (6 times).

The past year, the GDA was held outside of South Korea. It all started with 2012 for the very first time, in celebration of its 26th anniversary. The committee also took it as a time to show their appreciation to all the K-Pop fans from around the world. The award show was held at Kyocera Dome in Osaka, Japan. Now, the question is, where do you think the GDA is going to be held in January 2013? Japan again?

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Or Malaysia? Something for all you K-Pop fans to spend your Monday (and rest of the week) pondering about.

Rumour has it Korean star, Dasom from K-Pop girl group SISTAR has been chosen to MC the 27th Golden Disk Awards. While KARA’s Nicole is said to be shortlisted to MC.

Rumour also has it that the 27th Golden Disk Awards will be happening in Malaysia in mid-January 2013. (Source)

Hmm. If it really is mid-January then we’re looking at 15th and 16th January 2013, since the last GDA was held as a two-part event. K-Pop invasion in Malaysia for two nights of GDA? More details to come soon!

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The Reason Why Matt Damon Turned Down US$250 Million Avatar Role

Matt Damon, the successful actor in the upcoming movie “Ford Vs Ferrari”, recently did an interview with GQ Magazine to promote the film.

During the interview, he recalled a conversation he had with fame director James Cameron, who once offered him the leading role in the 2009 mega hit “Avatar”. He later added in the interview that he was not only offered the lead, but also a whopping 10% of the movie’s revenue, which would have got him US$250 million (RM 1.05 billion)!

“Jim Cameron offered me ‘Avatar’. And when he offered it to me, he goes, “Now, listen. I don’t need anybody. I don’t need a name for this, a named actor. If you don’t take this, I’m gonna find an unknown actor and give it to him, because the movie doesn’t really need you. But if you take the part, I’ll give you 10%,” he told the publication.

Damon later added that he did come to regret the decision for not taking the role which eventually fell to Sam Worthington. “I’ve left more money on the table than any actor actually,” he confessed before adding, “but Cameron said to me in the course of that conversation, Well, you know, I’ve only made six movies.”

He continued, “I didn’t realise that. He works so infrequently… So it feels like he’s made more than he has. I realised in having to say no that I was probably passing on the chance to ever work with him. So that sucked and that’s still brutal. But my kids are all eating. I’m doing OK.”

Matt Damon did give his reason on why he turned the role down as it would have caused trouble for his role in “The Bourne” series.

“It would have caused a problem for Paul Greengrass and for all my friends on ‘The Bourne Ultimatum’, so I couldn’t do it,” he explained.

James Cameron’s 2009 “Avatar” was the highest grossing movie of all time, that was only beaten recently by “Avengers: Endgame” in 2019. He later added that losing the title actually gave him hope for the industry as it prove that people are still willing to go to the cinema instead of streaming the movies at home.

Cameron’s next movie “Avatar 2” is set to come out in theaters at the end of 2020, after being pushed back 1 year following a major studio shake-up.

Source: Metro, GQ Magazine./ Featured Image: Hollywood Reporter


#Minzy: Singer Describes 2NE1 As Her “Hometown” & YGE As “Ancestral Home”

After a year’s wait, Gong Minzy has finally dropped her solo album “MINZY WORK 01 UNO“, which contained the title track “NINANO“.

To promote her album, she met fans at her solo debut showcase yesterday (Monday, 17th April) and opened up about various areas of her life. From being a solo artiste to her former days with 2NE1, the singer revealed her honest thoughts to fans.

Although the 23-year-old artiste admits to being nervous (so much as that she didn’t get any sleep the night before), she was nevertheless excited to have an album and track under her own name.

However, while working on her album, she noticed differences between her current label, The Music Works, and her former company. She described the latter as a more systematic place and had rules in place, but her current workplace has a “family-like feeling to it”.

“Whether you’re starting to work or already working, working hard feels fun. It’s like talking to family. I can now do things myself and put out my own ideas. I’m having a lot of fun,” continued the singer.

That’s not to say that she wasn’t grateful to YG Entertainment.

While talking about the agency, she said, “After leaving YG and 2NE1, both of which were like my hometown, I was very nervous. I felt pressured to meet all of the expectations. Preparing my album was a good catalyst, as it was a new challenge for me and a new opportunity for me to grow. YG is like my ancestral home. After all, that is where I learned to sing and dance. It was a great help for many reasons.”

She summed up her experience in YG with, “Because there was YG, there can be the artiste Gong Minzy.”

While on the topic, she also revealed her thoughts about Yang Hyun Suk, saying, “He is the one who saw me grow since I was in 5th grade. I think he’ll be proud of me releasing this album. I believe he’ll be supporting me and I will be ‘fighting’ on.”

Minzy also took this chance to dispel rumours of bad blood between her former company and her. “It happened smoothly because my contract came to an end. With my contract ending (with YG Entertainment), I had to make a decision to show a new, improved musical side of me,” affirmed the singer.

In addressing the differences in image between the one in 2NE1 and the one she holds now, she exclaimed, “In the past, I had a girl crush image but now I think it’s more of a friendly one. Because of our strong image, it was hard to approach me but now with a more feminine image, I think there’s a feeling that I’m more mature.”

Echoing Sandara Park’s previous interview, Minzy also explained that the former 2NE1 members are still in contact with each other. “We monitor each other and communicate with each other frequently. They also cheer me on a lot,” revealed the “NINANO” singer.

She also named their performance at MAMA (Mnet Asian Music Awards) as her most memorable moment with 2NE1, although she did not specifically stated which year.

Minzy also hopes that she’ll be able “to approach the public more naturally”, and wishes for the public to recognise her as an individual artiste.

The singer is also active on Instagram, Twitter, and Facebook, so you know where to go if you wanna keep yourself updated with Minzy’s whereabouts ;)

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#GOT7InKL: Charming Idols Mesmerise Fans At First Fanmeeting In Malaysia

“1, 2, 3…Come and get it. Hello, we are GOT7!”

The members of Korean boy band GOT7 received a rapturous response from the sea of shrieking fans when they introduced themselves on the stage of their 1st fanmeeting in Malaysia. Our ears felt muffled and were still ringing after the fanmeeting, but it didn’t matter for the fans who bought their tickets to the 90-minute long of fun, harmless time with their idols.

The 7-member multinational boy group previously came to Malaysia for the music video filming of their hit single, “A“. During the press conference of the fanmeeting, they stated that Malaysian fans were very friendly and they were very thankful of their support, especially during the music video filming that took place in Shah Alam and Kota Damansara.

When we asked whether they are still experiencing stage fright, Thai member Bam Bam answered, “Not really” while Jackson chimed in and jokingly said, “Yes! Because there are some monsters on stage!“. JB and JR then answered that they could feel their rapid heart beat, but they would concentrate and calm themselves down and do well for the performance.

Having understood some part of our culture and tried some iconic Malaysian dishes here, the boys were able to communicate with the press conference host, Jin of JinnyboyTV and the fans at ease. When a journalist from another publication asked how they attract new fans, hilarity ensued as Jackson answered that he would “Go beside their ears and whisper: Hey I’m Got7.”

The fanmeeting was held on 5pm at KL Live, but fans can be seen forming long lines outside the venue from as early as sometime in the morning. As soon as the organiser opened the gates, the venue was immediately filled with both local and overseas fans.

Jin came on stage again as the host of the fanmeeting and he built up the hype by announcing that fans will be given the opportunity to interact with GOT7 on stage. After randomly selecting a few lucky fans through a lucky draw session, the crowd collectively let out high-pitched screams when Jin finally invited GOT7 on stage.

The boys kicked off the fanmeeting by performing “Stop Stop It” and “Gimme,” charming the fans with their powerful vocals and slick dance moves. After performing 2 songs in a row, the boys took a break and finally greeted their Malaysian fans with, “Apa Khabar!” and individually introduced themselves in English and Bahasa Malaysia.

GOT7’s Hong Kong member Jackson was told that some Malaysian fans can speak Cantonese and so, he decided to greet them by asking: “食咗饭没啊? (translation: Have you eaten?)“. He was pleasantly surprised and excited when almost everyone in the venue replied him in Cantonese.

The boys seemed to have fun in all the game segments prepared by the organiser too!

In one of the game segments, they were asked to guess that the name of a Malaysian traditional dance shown in a video. They immediately started dancing to it on stage and at one point, JR bowed to the fans and apologised when Mark suddenly hugged him from behind and carried him up and down like a baby.

They moved on to the next segment and took a “groupfie” with the lucky fans who were earlier chosen to go on stage. The security was significantly stricter this time, especially after B1A4’s fanmeeting in Malaysia came under fire for allowing tudung-clad Malay fans to hug the idols. Whenever the fans came on stage for a game segment or a photo session, the security guards stood aside to ensure that the tudung-clad fans kept a certain distance from the idols.

The boys proceeded to perform another 5 songs with a few breaks and game sessions in between.

They were asked to guess the items in a mysterious box in a game segment called “What’s In The Box”. When Yugyeom got a sepak takraw, BamBam immediately took it and played with it on the stage. Jackson jokingly said that the Orang Utan plushie from Mark’s box bears a striking resemblance to Park Jin Young, the founder of their company JYP Entertainment. The members flocked to JR’s side when he got a plate of the Indian traditional snack, Murukku, while Youngjae got a Tanjak and decided to wear it throughout the whole game segment.

The venue was once again filled with deafening screams when they proceeded to read the questions that the fans have left on a memo board. Fans erupted in laughter when Jackson decided to hug BamBam after receiving a message that said “Jackson, I love you by Bambam!”

When JR was reading a letter in fluent English, Jackson went “Whoa!” and imitated his accent.

Each and every single one of them did excellent fan services as they occasionally spoiled the fans by doing silly facial expressions and throwing playful winks at the fans.

However, the most memorable part of the event was when the fans surprised Jackson with a cute little birthday cake and some fondant cupcakes. As Jackson’s birthday falls on 28th March, which a week after the fanmeeting, the fans decided to celebrate his birthday earlier. Jackson was touched by the fans’ sweet gestures and thanked them for celebrating his birthday here in Malaysia.

After the birthday celebration, the boys took a break and came back on stage once again to perform their hit single, “Bounce”. The song had the crowd screaming for their names as they constantly teased the fans by taking off their jackets and showing off their well-toned arms.

Before leaving the stage, the boys bade farewell to the fans and promised that they would definitely come back to Malaysia again.

GOT7’s 1st Fanmeeting In Malaysia Full Track List:

Special thanks to Erama Creative for bringing them to Malaysia and we hope the boys will make their way to Malaysia again for a full fledged concert :D

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#SuJu: Congrats On Being First K-Pop Act To Hit 100 Concerts!

K-pop idol boy band Super Junior aka SuJu held their 100th concert on Sunday (21st September) at the Jamsil Indoor Stadium in Seoul, as part of their “Super Show 6” concert tour, reported Korean media. It was a milestone that was celebrated not just within the group or their label, SM Entertainment, but also South-Korean-entertainment-industry-wide.

Yup, SuJu is the first K-pop act to have ever staged 100 concerts.

When asked about their thoughts on this achievement at a media conference ahead of the show, group member Kyuhyun said, “As the saying goes, you have to dream big. I hope Super Junior will become the first band to stage 1,000 concerts.”

Although it has been almost a decade since their debut, Super Junior’s Heechul said that he believes the band will continue to remain relevant to the K-pop scene in the future. He said, “There are a lot of good-looking groups around, but I don’t think there is anyone who can be as interesting on stage as us. That is our biggest strength.”

Sunday’s concert saw SuJu performing hits like “Mr. Simple” and “Sorry, Sorry” as well as their new song “Mamacita“. We heard that SuJu heartthrob Siwon Choi unveiled his new self-composed song too. Members of the band also engaged in a bit of cosplay, dressing up as characters from the 2013 Disney film Frozen during one segment of the show.

Super Junior’s Sunday concert was one of 3 concerts they held in Seoul over the weekend. These attracted a total of about 25,000 people and marked the return of their leader Leeteuk, who recently completed his compulsory stint in the Korean military. The boy band will travel to Japan, the next stop on their concert tour, in late October.

Congratulations, SuJu, on that crazy milestone. SuJu jjang! Daebak!


The Script Will Be Making Their Way To Kuala Lumpur

Ahhh! The Script will be coming to Malaysia for the first time!

Irish pop rock outfit The Script who brought us tracks like “The Man Who Can’t Be Moved,” “Superheroes” and “For The First Time” are slated to perform at the Stadium Malawati on April 19th 2015 at 8.00pm.

The trio made up off Danny O’Donoghue, Mark Sheehan and Glen Power first broke into the scene in 2008 with their successful self-titled album release which featured hits such as “We Cry,” and “Breakeven.” Brought to fans by PR Worldwide and Midas Promotion, The Scrip: Live in Kuala Lumpur will be the band’s debut performance in Malaysia.

The Script is expected to perform its well-known hits and songs from its latest album, No Sound Without Silence which was released last month.

“The time we’ve been away, we’ve had time to contemplate about what we want to say to the industry. There is no sound without silence. You can’t have anything good to say if you don’t think about it first,” lead vocalist O’Donoghue commented on the album’s title in a press statement.

Tickets for the concert, priced from RM255 (excluding ticket fees & booking charges), will go on sale online at on November 22nd, 2014 (Saturday) at 10.00am. Tickets can also be purchased via phone bookings through 03-74933010.

Ticket price: RM255 (excluding ticket fees & booking charges)

Don’t forget to mark your calendars people! We leave you with “Superheroes” from the band’s latest album No Sound Without Silence.


#Malaysia: Uttering The Word “Bomb” At KLIA Or klia2 Could Land You In Jail

It ain’t funny to carelessly utter the word “bomb” in our airports and 15 people can attest to that.

According to Sepang district police chief Assistant Commissioner Abdul Aziz Ali, using the word “bomb” even in jest is constituted as a threat and a serious offence, and it could land a person in trouble with the law. In fact, 15 people have been arrested to date for uttering the word in the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 since last year.

“Last year, there were 7 cases of individuals using the word, ‘bomb’, in KLIA (4) and klia2 (3) while this year, there were 8 cases from 1st Jan to 3rd May in KLIA (2) and klia2 (6),” Aziz revealed, adding that the latest case was reported at klia2 about 2 days ago.

He also said that there has been a significant increase in cases involving the word “bomb” in KLIA and klia2, and that it is a very worrying trend. “People must know that this not something you can joke around as it can bring about serious consequences,” he warned.

“Of the 15 detained, 2 were foreigners. Most of them were detained by Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad Auxiliary policemen while at the baggage inspection areas,” Aziz said.

One of the foreigners was nabbed in an aircraft prior to departure. Legal action were taken against all 15 individuals and they have since been charged at the Sepang Magistrate’s Court.

So, still think that it’d be a great idea to use the word “bomb” as a joke while you’re in line at the baggage check-in counter? Don’t do it. It’s not worth missing your flight and being carted away to the police station for.

Furthermore, you could be charged under Section 506 of the Penal Code for inciting fear and upon conviction, you could be jailed a maximum 7 years or fined or both.

Sources: Bernama, NST / Featured image: airliners.net.

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Birds of Prey: 7 Heroes, Villains & Other Questionable Characters

If there’s one DC film we’re excited for, it’s the ridiculously long titled movie “Birds of Prey (and the Fantabulous Emancipation of One Harley Quinn)”.

A brand new teaser was unveiled yesterday. The clip is only 20 seconds long and it appears to be footage from a wardrobe camera test, but it does provide us with the first look stylish cast of characters.

“Bird of Prey” screenwriter Christina Hodson said of the movie’s full title, “Emancipation means a lot of different things to a lot of different people, and we’re going to be exploring that in different ways.” There’s a good chance that Harley Quinn is finally free from her often toxic relationship with Joker.

Based on the DC Comics, the film will see Harley branching out of the Suicide Squad. Now that she’s hanging around Gotham City. We’ll see her teaming up with some badass heroines like Huntress and Black Canary. We don’t know yet if this means she’s gone full hero now but here’s a breakdown of the 7 characters in the teaser trailer:

In the clip, Harley is shown dancing around while laughing with a drink in her hand. No word yet if she’ll have multiple costumes or just the sparkly jacket with a hot pink top and orange suspenders. We know this much: Harley’s favourite weapon of choice – a large mallet – will get some screen time.

Helena Bertinelli, aka The Huntress is the last surviving daughter of one the 5 families that made up Gotham City’s Mafia. After witnessing her family being killed, Helena was compelled to take up a crossbow and embrace The Huntress identity. However, her violent methods often put her at odds with Batman.

As DC fans would know, Laurel Lance is the 2nd woman to take on the mantle of Black Canary following her mother, Dinah. Despite hard-drinking appetite and rock star status, Black Canary possesses impressive martial arts skills and a powerful sonic scream that can cause serious damage.

Cassandra Cain is the daughter of feared assassin David Cain and legendary martial artist Lady Shiva. Having the ability to intuitively read her opponents easily puts her at the top as one of the most gifted DCEU warriors. Although Cassandra has worked under Batgirl and Orphan at various points in the comics, the DC movie will see her being hunted by Black Mask.

Gotham crime lord Roman Sionis, better known by the name Black Mask, seems to be the main villain in “Birds of Prey”. After his father’s cosmetics firm went down the drain, Roman Sionis became obsessed with masks and embraced a life of crime. He also has a reputation for sadism and brutality.

Black Mask will be aided in fellow villain Victor Zsasz. The ruthless serial killer and occasional hired assassin is obsessed with cutting his own flesh every time he kills a victim. Although he’s fully clothe here, viewers will probably get to see his body covered in scars.

Renee Montoya is one of the few honest cops in Gotham City who worked her way up the ranks in the Gotham City Police Department to become a detective. In the comics, she was a closeted lesbian who fell in love with Kate Kane (Batwoman) before taking up Vic Sage’s mask to become the second Question.

Filming production has officially begun in Los Angeles. In the meantime, check out the teaser trailer below:

“Birds of Prey” is slated to release on 7th February 2020.