Hype’s Movie Review: Spider-Man Receives A Well-Deserved #Homecoming

The last time we saw Spider-Man in action, he was on #TeamIronMan, assisting Tony Stark in his feud against Captain America and his gang in “Civil War“.

Thanks to an unprecedented agreement between Sony and Marvel, the reboot brings the web-slinger back into the Marvel Cinematic Universe. So how does one revive the appeal of Spider-Man after 5 previous movies? By sending him back to school of course.

After stealing Cap’s iconic shield and single-handedly taking down Ant-Man (when he was a giant), one would assume that Spidey would be ushered into the esteemed ranks of The Avengers. But nope, Peter Parker is unceremoniously dropped home – back to his quiet boring life.

Stark sees Parker as someone who can potentially be a better superhero than him but he fears for the teenager’s safety and tells him to focus on school instead. Although the 15-year-old kid wants to contribute more, he feels sidelined by Stark and reluctant baby sitter Happy Hogan (who ignores his calls and texts).

Meanwhile, Parker is struggling to transition back to his school life routine again. We see him daydreaming in class, skipping Academic Decathlon meetings, and bailing on his best pal Ned so he can attend his secret “Stark internship”. But really, all Parker cares about is to get out of school and roam the streets of New York City as Spider-Man.

It doesn’t help that the enthusiastic chap is left with a gadget-filled supersuit filled with bells and whistles that he hasn’t familiarised with. Unlike the previous 2 versions with Tobey Maguire and Andrew Garfield, “Homecoming” doesn’t waste time in showing how he got bitten by the spider or how Uncle Ben dies (thank goodness).

As if juggling his teenage and heroic lives isn’t stressful enough, Spider-Man encounters the deadly Adrian Toomes aka Vulture. He discovers that the former businessman and his salvage team have been stealing alien artefacts and advanced weaponry. These high-tech weapons are then resold to the criminal community after being modified and proliferated.

When Parker is brushed off by Stark and Hogan yet again, he decides to take things into his own hands. Eager to prove himself to his mentor and the world, the web crawler decides to confront the bad guys. But is this young superhero ready to take on the big leagues?

The charming factor to “Spider-Man: Homecoming” is that it doesn’t just lean into the MCU, we also get to witness this beloved character in his formative years. Some of the best superhero films feature the main characters in their formative years where they’re just figuring out their powers. Case in point: the first “Iron Man” movie and “Captain America: The First Avenger”, or even last month’s “Wonder Woman“.

In “Homecoming”, Parker isn’t perfect or invincible. In fact, he’s rather bad at being Spider-Man. Now this isn’t something you usually see in superhero flicks – a hero struggling to be heroic. Tom Holland nails his performance in capturing the awkwardness and coming of age journey as the newbie hero. Die-hard fans will enjoy how authentic his character is.

The rest of the cast also shine in their roles. Michael Keaton plays Vulture with gusto. He’s a decent hard-working man that ends up on a dark path after being screwed by the system. Not only is Vulture a formidable villain, he’s also a critical link to the Spider-Man world and the Avengers connection. The Staten Island Ferry fight scene between Vulture and Spider-Man is easily one of the best action sequences in the movie.

Another highlight is Spidey’s relationship with Iron Man. On one hand, you have Parker who longs for a father figure. On the other hand, Stark has had a strenuous relationship with his dad. By putting these 2 individuals together, there’s an interesting dynamic to explore.

Parker may not need Stark’s permission to battle criminals, but he still longs for validation and bigger thrills. “Homecoming” cleverly portrays the steps Spider-Man takes in order to get beyond his childish urges.

For a superhero kid growing up, “Spider-Man: Homecoming” is easily the best Spider-Man film by far. Funny and heartfelt, the movie doesn’t just grow on you as you’d get to witness the titular character growing up in front of you.

Psst, in case you didn’t already know, there will be 2 bonus scenes, so remember to stay put in your seats. While you wait for “Spider-Man: Homecoming” to hit theatres, feel free to check out 10 interesting fun facts about your favourite web slinger.

For more information, hit up the movie’s website and Facebook page.

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Mark The Date: 22nd September 2012

We just want to say, “Oh good! Finally!”.

Because Hennes & Mauritz AB or more popularly known as H&M to most of us, is finally arriving in Malaysia! Not just arriving per se, they’ve nailed down the exact date. Yay!

The international fashion retailer, known for its stylish and affordable fashion is all set to make waves and create new trends when it opens its first Malaysian store at Lot 10 in Bukit Bintang.

“We are excited to finally open H&M here in Malaysia and to be expanding within the South East Asian market. H&M has always been about making fashion and quality at the best price and we look forward to bringing something new and exciting to Kuala Lumpur”, said Mr. Lex Keijser (Country Manager for H&M Greater China, Singapore and Malaysia).

Its debut in Malaysia will kick off with its “Autumn/Winter 2012” collections. We foresee a stampede marching right up to Lot 10 and crazy queues to follow after.

When, you ask? The store will open its doors on 22nd September 2012 (Saturday).

Here comes the next surprise: Following the Lot 10 store opening, H&M will continue its expansion in Malaysia with a second H&M store in “Setia City Mall”, the new retail destination in Shah Alam during Autumn 2012 (between October to November).

For more information, visit their official website.


5 Movies Based On Shocking & Real Murder Events

Sound familiar? We’re sure that everyone has came across the words “based on a true story” when watching a movie, usually horror or thriller. Just like twisted and gory movies, something about movies that were based on real murder events can give viewers goosebumps and bring out the curiosity in viewers.

We sometimes wonder if it would make a difference if the tagline “based on a true story” was left out. Does knowing that the movie is non-fictional make it even more horrifying as compared to it being fictional? We’ve come up with a list of movies that are based on real murder events so you be the judge. ;)

“If you’ve never heard of Martha and Ray, see The Honeymoon Killers then try to forget them.”

Based on the story of a nurse name d Martha Beck (played by Shirley Stoler) who starts a romantic relationship with a deceitful gigolo named Raymond Fernandez (played by Tony Lo Bianco) in 1947, the movie leads to the couple falling into agreement where Fernandez lures desperate and lonely women for Beck to kill. The pair eventually murders Beck’s own family before getting apprehended by the police. Police suspected that the real Beck and Fernandez murdered a total of 17 people between the start of their scheme in 1947 and their arrest in 1949. The duo was executed in 1951.

Directed by Brian Yuzna, The Dentist was inspired by the story of real-life dentist/serial killer Nick Rex.

The movies sees Dr. Alan Feinstone (Corbin Bernsen) a dentist as well as an obsessive perfectionist, who slowly loses his grip on reality. One day, Feinstone wakes up and everything seems to be out of place; he sees dirt everywhere, thinks that his wife is cheating on him and gets frustrated by annoying patients. As his dementia increases, the dentist decides to take his neurotic spleen out on his clients by murdering them.

This is likely going to make you fear even your own neighbours.

An American horror movie loosely based on the torture and murder of Sylvia Likens by Indianapolis housewife Gertrude Baniszewski, The Girl Next Door is also based on the book written by Jack Ketchem of the same title. Surreal, violent, and evidently similar to the actual case file, the movie tells the story of a girl who is kidnapped, tortured, rape, and mutilated in the basement by local neighbourhood kids.

Directed by David Fincher, The Zodiac thriller starring Robert Downey Jr., Jake Gyllenhaal, and Mark Ruffalo is based on the killings by The Zodiac Killer. Though the actually killer was never caught, this thriller based on his true crimes turned out to be one of the best crime-thriller movies of the recent years.

Starring Johnny Depp, From Hell is based on the true killings of infamous serial killer Jack The Ripper. Although there have been so many movies and tellings of the story of Jack The Ripper, this movie makes the best interpretation because it features actual facts and tries to tell the actual story of Jack The Ripper through the eyes of an investigator.

So, you be the judge. Does the fact that these movies are based on a true story make it even gruesomer than if it wasn’t? Let us know in the comments!

Don’t forget to check out our other movie lists too:

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Adele Trademarks Her Own Name

So, say you’ve got a new line of products. Whatever they may be, we’ll leave that up to your imagination. And say you kinda want to call it, “Adele” for whatever reasons. Then think again because news flash, you can’t. Reason being, it has been trademarked. By none other than the British songstress herself.

In order to stop people from mistreating/misusing her name, award-winning artiste Adele claimed her name. All of it. With a big fat trademark. According to The Sun, “She doesn’t want anyone exploiting her name by using it on products which may trick punters into thinking she’s involved with it.”

Hmm. We feel like there’s a back story to this. Perhaps some companies have tried to sell their products e.g. jewellery, perfume, etc. by using Adele’s name?

We can’t say it’s not Adele’s smartest move yet. Bring on all the legal stuff should anyone dare try to use her name every again!


#ROCKxSIRI: Apple Drops New “Movie” Starring Dwayne Johnson & Siri

This is not a drill, guys! Hollywood superstar Dwayne Johnson and Apple’s “intelligent assistant” Siri are in a “movie” together.

The Rock took to social media to surprise fans with the news. As promised, the ad film, titled “The Rock x Siri: Dominate The Day”, dropped on Apple’s official YouTube channel on Monday (24th July).

I partnered with Apple to make the BIGGEST, COOLEST, CRAZIEST, DOPEST, MOST OVER THE TOP, FUNNEST (is that even a word?) movie ever. And I have the greatest co-star of all time – SIRI,” wrote the “Jumanji” star on Facebook. “I make movies for the world to enjoy and we also made this one to motivate you to get out there and get the job done. I want you to watch it, have fun with it and then go LIVE IT.”

“The Rock x Siri: Dominate The Day” basically shows how Johnson uses Siri to “dominate the day”. It starts off with Johnson asking Siri about his life goals list. He then drives furiously to an airport and boards a plane to Rome, Italy. It also features Johnson doing other cool stuff like playing a traditional Chinese instrument and taking a selfie in space.

Teamed w/ @Apple to make the biggest, coolest, sexiest, funnest (is that a word?) movie ever. Drops TOMORROW!#ROCKxSIRI #DominateYourDay✊🏾 pic.twitter.com/STwlCPsVUh

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) July 23, 2017

At the end of the video, Johnson also casually makes a new life goals list. Is there a sequel coming our way soon?

What are your thoughts about “The Rock x Siri: Dominate The Day”? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Sources: Hypebeast, Dwayne Johnson’s Facebook page / Featured image: Dwayne Johnson’s Facebook page.


Hype’s Exclusive: Away On A Dance Music #Vortex With Jordy Dazz

Over the weekend, Jordy Dazz returned to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia and gave fans an unforgettable night. The Dutch DJ/producer who was in our country a year ago, made his way to Zouk Club KL on November 21st (Friday) to play a long awaited set at Mainroom.

Fortunately for us, we managed to catch up with Jordy to find out how he’s been doing and if he has anything new planned for us.

Hey Jordy! Welcome back, it’s lovely to have you back here in KL. What were you looking forward to most when you found out you were returning to this side of the world?

Hey! Thank you, it’s great to be back. I’m very excited to be back in KL. I think it was almost a year ago or over a year ago when I was here and I had a good time so I’m looking forward to it again.

And is there anything in particular that you are expecting from tonight?

Erm…well, in Asia, the people are always super enthusiastic and there’s always a lot of energy. The fans here, they really know the dance music and they love singing along so yeah, I’m expecting a lot of energy from tonight.

Before we go further into your career, let’s talk about your background a little. You dropped out of college to get into production, yes? What was that like and what made you decide to do that?

To be honest, it went pretty organically. Music has always been in my mind, ever since lower school days. I don’t know, I finished high school and kept on studying but after 3 to 4 months, I decided that this was not something I wanted to do with my life. I really wanted to play as a DJ and educate myself with producing music so I quit school and from that point on I had residencies in my hometown, I think 3, maybe 4 nights a week. I basically started DJing a lot at the time and about 8 months after, I got a job at a record store. Back in the day they still sold vinyl, you know before Beatport and the internet was blowing up? Anyway, it was the same store I always got my music from and I was really happy they offered me a job. I worked from Mondays to Thursdays and I played on the weekends so to me, it was the perfect thing because I got to be with music all the time. I really think dropping out of college was one of the best decisions I could have made at that point because it was so clear that I wanted to make music and the only way to do that was to spend as much as time as possible doing that and it was exactly what I did.

Well, we think it’s great that you went after your dream(s). Who would you say was your biggest inspiration back then?

I listened to Marco V a lot. He always had a specific kind of groove going on and you could tell within 5 seconds that it was a Marco V track and that was and still is something I always have at the back at my head. Now when I’m producing, I always remind myself that people should be able to tell that it is a Jordy Dazz track from the start. The best compliment I always get is that people always instantly recognises that a particular track is a Jordy Dazz track. I don’t really know what it is, but maybe it’s the groove, the little bit of swing in it − I like the groovy kind of stuff but it still has to be energetic of course. Anyway, to follow up on your question, Marco V was definitely one of my biggest inspirations back then. There weren’t so many different genres back then, it’s so different from how it is right now. Back then it was just dance music, trance or however you call it − I mean it had small different branches but that’s the part I loved most from that period. Because during that period of time, people never really knew what to expect and they always had an open mind to dance music as a whole when they attended dance music festivals. A lot of dance music festivals and DJs were inspiring to me back then but I must say Marco V was my biggest inspiration.

You have gotten so much attention and support from other producers like Hardwell, Tiësto and many others, what is it like to have world renowned producers play your tracks and also play alongside of them?

Oh yeah. It’s a big compliment to say the least. I’ve known Hardwell for over 9 years and he’s been supporting me since day one. He really likes my sound and that’s why I release a lot of my music on Revealed Recordings. Also, guys like Tiësto and Knife Party, they support my music like crazy. Another big compliment I got from Knife Party was that they really like my sound, from the mixdown to the mastering and that’s a big compliment to me because I do that stuff all by myself and I spend a lot of time on the final stages of the track to make the sound perfect. To me, Knife Party are the Gods of how music should sound, you know? So to get a compliment from them, saying that my music sounds amazing, is probably one of the biggest compliment I can get. It’s always very cool to see that other big DJs are supporting my music because it gives me fuel to keep on doing what I do and it’s like a direct way of showing that my music is relevant and that people like what I do.

That’s amazing. You’ve played smaller shows from clubs to mega festivals across the globe, is there one particular festival that you would love to cross off your bucket list?

Hmm…that’s the thing, there are so many cool parties across the world and there is something unique about every festival. I recently played at the Mácháč Festival in Czech Republic with Showtek, Nervo and Carnage, it was a really big show and the crowd just went crazy so I loved that one. Creamfields this year was amazing to me as well, obviously Creamfields have been around for years and years so to play at that festival was truly amazing. Still on my bucket list is of course, Ultra Music Festival in Miami, I would love to play that one.

And what are you working on right now – collaborations/originals?

Both actually. A lot of collaborations are coming up. I am working on a track with Cobra Effect, another track I did with Thomas Newson is finished now so it’s coming out really soon. I also just did a remix for Fergie, there are a lot of new originals that I am working on. Oh, I’m also starting a collaboration with Firebeatz very soon and one more with Julian Galore – a guy who’s releasing a lot of music on Revealed Recordings. He’s such a musical guy and he’s big into melodies and I love that about him so yeah, a lot of stuff in the works.

Cool. We look forward to them. Lastly, if there ever was a movie about you and your life, which actor would you pick to play your character?

Oh my God. That’s a really nice question. Haha. It’s a really horrible one as well because I have no clue. I don’t know actually, no clue but it would be cool if Jim Carrey could play me. I love Jim Carrey and he’s the first name that popped in my head.

Well, you could just always play the part yourself.

Oh, that would be cool as well but I think I’m a bad actor. Haha.

Haha thanks so much Jordy! It was great talking to you.

Thank you. See you out there tonight! ;)

As always, we can’t thank our good friends at Zouk Club KL enough for making this interview happen. For more on Jordy Dazz, follow him on these platforms: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

Here’s “Battle” by Jordy Dazz & Bassjackers. Enjoy!

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Andy Lau & Sammi Cheng To Attend Premiere In Singapore

Hong Kong stars Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng will head for Singapore on June 26, to grace the Singapore premiere of their new film “Blind Detective” at the Resorts World Sentosa Festive Grand Theatre. Lau and Cheng will also attend a meet-the-fans session at the Plaza Singapura shopping mall during their visit here.

“Blind Detective” is the pair’s seventh film collaboration.

Helmed by “Life Without Principle” director Johnnie To, “Blind Detective” tells the story of Chung See Tun (played by Andy Lau), a blind former-police officer who uses his excellent powers of deduction to solve cold cases and make a living. He meets policewoman Ho Ka Tung (played by Sammi Cheng) while working on a robbery case, and she enlists his help to track down a dangerous killer.

Maybe the fans in Singapore can finally ask both Andy Lau and Sammi Cheng about their rumoured baby news? And by that, we mean the word on the street about baby #2 for Andy and Sammi’s decision to (finally) have a kid!


#ConcertCinta: Yuna, Joe Flizzow, Noh Salleh, Amy Search, & Nadira Adnan To Perform At Istana Budaya

Get ready to receive some love from some of Malaysia’s biggest stars in the music industry.

Next month, 5 talented singers will be joining forces for a very special concert titled “Concert Cinta” (literal translation: The Love Concert). As you may already guessed, each artiste will be performing songs to reflect the theme of love.

The star-studded line-up will include Los Angeles-based songbird Yuna, hip-hop rapper Joe Flizzow, legendary rocker Amy Search, Hujan frontman Noh Salleh, and Nadira Adnan. For those that doesn’t know, Nadira is the daughter of Indonesian actress Enny Beatrice, and the 19-year-old singer is currently making a name for herself both in Malaysia and Indonesia.

According to a press statement translated by Just Read Online, Joe is excited to perform on the prestigious stage at Istana Budaya. Noh felt honoured to be included together with these respected artists from the local industry while Yuna is hoping fans can come together for the upcoming 2-night concert.

Brought to you by Nadira Music Management, the details to “Concert Cinta” are as follows:

Concert tickets are already on sale and can be purchased at Ticket Pro.

Sources: Just Read Online, The Hive Asia.


AMA 2017: Shawn Mendes Overthrow Ed Sheeran For Favourite Artiste Award

Canadian shy boy and heartthrob Shawn Mendes has been crowned Favourite Artist (Adult Contemporary) at the 2017 American Music Awards moments earlier.

The 19-year-old beat out two other tough nominees, Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran, to pick up the award. Shawn also stole the limelight with this dreamy performance of “There’s Nothing Holding Me Back”, enthralling the crowd with his smooth vocals and acoustic guitar.

Both Bruno Mars and Ed Sheeran are still up for awards as they have several other are nominations for the night, including in the Favorite Male Artist (Pop/Rock) category alongside rapper Drake.

Ed Sheeran, Bruno Mars, The Chainsmokers, Drake, and Kendrick Lamar are all for the much coveted Artist of the Year award.


#flymojo: Malaysia’s New Airline Launched At #LIMA2015

Uhm, looks like we’re getting another new airline.

It was announced just today that Fly Mojo Sdn Bhd is planning to start a new airline dubbed “flymojo” with Senai International Airport, Johor Bahru as it primary hub and Kota Kinabalu as its secondary base. “flymojo” was officially launched at the Langkawi International Maritime and Aerospace (LIMA) 2015 exhibition.

Upon the announcement, flymojo Chairman Datuk Seri Alies Anor Abdul said in a statement:

Born of the desire to make air travel a much anticipated and longed for experience, flymojo is dedicated to providing value, and exceptional customer service that will focus on putting the human touch back into flying. We are confident that our model will resonate deeply with our passengers and that the use of the technologically advanced CSeries aircraft will transform the aviation industry in Malaysia and the region.

The latest airline targets travel within ASEAN and the regions bordering it using the CS100 aircraft which is specifically designed for the 100 to 149-seat, single-aisle market. In fact, Fly Mojo Sdn Bhd and Canadian planemaker Bombardier Inc have signed a Letter of Intent (LOI) for the sale and purchase of 20 CS100 aircraft with options for an additional 20.

Based on the list price of the CS100 aircraft, a firm order would be valued at approximately US$1.47bil (RM5.44bil) and could increase to US$2.94bil should flymojo exercise all its options.

“flymojo” is set to become the first customer and operator of the CS100 aircraft in the region. According to Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi, the airline’s ultra-modern fleet of CS100 aircraft will play a key role in improving connectivity between the Peninsula and Sabah and Sarawak, as well as other parts of the region. FlightGlobal reported that flymojo has attained its air operator’s certificate and that it will become a “value” carrier.

The airline, based out of Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu, is scheduled to start its operations in October this year and will officially begin flying in the first quarter of 2016 with focus on regional routes.

Sources: The Edge Markets, The Star Online, TRP.

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Tony Fernandes Puts His RM13.55 Million Estate In Scotland Up For Sale

Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has put his sprawling Ayrshire estate in Scotland up for sale for £2.5 million (RM13.55 million).

Berita Harian reported that the decision was made by the AirAsia CEO to save his business empire, which has been badly impacted by the Covid-19 pandemic.

The 56-year-old business tycoon, who was also chairman for the English football club Queens Park Rangers (QPR), had resided at Skeldon House in Dalrymple, Ayr for seven years. The Sun UK stated that the 125-acre mansion has five rooms, along with a wine cellar, gym, sauna and tennis court.

It also features two other buildings; namely the coach house and castle cottage, surrounded by the carefully trimmed lawn. The interior is “equally opulent”, wrote the tabloid, mixing modern conveniences with traditional elements well. A classy spiral staircase binds the home together, complete with four bathrooms, a large kitchen and also a cosy dining room.

In other news, Tony recently uploaded a photo of himself as a food delivery guy to promote AirAsia’s newly-launched food ordering platform. Check it out here.


Sierra Burgess Is A Loser: 4 Awkward Moments We Can Totally Relate

Dating as a young adult is hard enough, what with peer pressure and trying to figure out what to do with the rest of your life. Throw social media into the mix and, well, things can get awkward. We’re talking ‘accidentally exposing your social media stalking tendencies to your crush’ level awkward.

Well, in the new Netflix film, Sierra Burgess is a Loser, Shannon Purser’s title character takes us through the trials and tribulations of a new-age digital courtship when she connects via text with a jock who thinks she’s someone else. It doesn’t get more awkward than that… or does it?

Here are some other awkward dating moments from the new rom-com that we are all too familiar with:

Nailing a selfie the first time around is no walk in the park – getting the right amount of light and finding an angle that shows your “good side” takes effort! Chances are, you’re gonna bank somewhere between 10 to 50,000 shots until you get just the right one to send to bae.

We tend to think too much and spend hours crafting the perfect text in new relationships because we don’t want to come off too strong, awkward or boring. Take a page from Sierra and Jamey (Noah Centineo)’s relationship and avoid those awkward text-tuations with a GIF of a baby panda rolling down a hill.

Once you’re past the “we’re-just-talking/texting” phase, you’ll probably graduate to talking on the phone. It can be nerve-wracking but spending hours on the phone till the wee hours of the night is a great way to connect and get to know each other better, without all the other pressures. Just don’t max out your phone bill!

If you’re a guy, you’ve probably had anxiety about making contact on that first date. Do you hold her hand? Do you put your arm around her? If you try to kiss her is she going to smack you? And if you’re a girl, you’ve probably asked yourself the “will he or won’t he” question in your head a dozen times before the end of the date. The key is to not put too much thought into it – you’re already nervous enough, so take a step back and relax, and enjoy the date as much as possible.


J&T Express Experience Decline In Ordered Items Following Bad Publicity

Over the past few weeks, there have been several issues surrounding parcel delivery service J&T Express.

Among those that made headlines include delay of the buyer receiving their ordered items, damaged goods to the most recent controversy regarding the staff strike. Therefore, it’s safe to say that the hot issues have taken a huge toll on a lot of people, and as a result, most of them opted to switch to other delivery services instead.

The case is apparent as seen in this TikTok clip, posted by Twitter user @CahayaSakinah_, featuring a J&T staff showing his delivery truck, which now only carries a few boxes of goods. As stated in the video, the delivery men would usually deliver up to 100 to 150 parcels per day. However, after the issues went viral, they only deliver about 20 to 30 items to shoppers.

The replies section has been flooded with mixed reactions left by netizens on Twitter.  @JalalMisai_2 expressed, “The issue involving J&T the other day proved that consumer power is functioning well and it also gave a strong reminder to similar competing businesses. Improve and increase your quality. Maximise customers’ satisfaction again. It’s not impossible to get back on track, as long as there are improvements.”

Another Twitter user @imran_ajmaiin left a negative remark, saying, “They broke our trust. What can they expect from that? Many suffered losses because their parcels were either lost or damaged. My family lost RM3k because of the smashed parcels. Just imagine, even a hard tupperware could also break?”

Feel free to read some of the comments left by Twitterverse citizens below:

Do you guys think J&T Express deserve a second chance from Malaysians?

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Charles & Keith Summer’12 Launch

The sun was setting, the weekend looming, but the party was at Suria KLCC. At the concourse level, it was nothing but fashion fever when Charles & Keith launched their Summer 2012 collection on Friday.

The cocktail party was graced by the presence of numerous members of the media, fashionistas, and other esteemed guests such as our beautiful local celebrities, Sazzy Falak, Carmen Soo, Aishah Sinclair, and Azura Zainal.

While the wine was a-pouring and guests were a-mingling, we were given a special sneak peek at some of the products we will soon see on the shelves of Charles & Keith outlets:

“Charles & Keith Summer 2012 welcomes you to a fantasy island escapade where lush flora and fauna and the fashion tribe greets you in their exotic terrain. Be inspired by graphic ethnic motifs and effortlessly sleek contemporary craftsmanship. Arm yourself in polished metal body armour and accessories throughout this adventurous exploration.”

“Trek along the trails of vibrant colours and natural organic materials under the glistening warmth of the sun and soak yourself in the ethnicity of the natives in new age. Mirror the sharpest silhouette in contemporary minimalism and create a striking impression.”

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“Live the lift of castaway in paradise with Charles & Keith Summer 2012 collection that speaks the new testament of cosmopolitan fashion.”

For more information on Charles & Keith’s Summer’12 collection, visit their website.


#HondaMalaysia: Shortage Of Airbag Replacement Units To Affect Models Involved In Recall

Honda car owners, before you rush to the nearest Honda service centre to change your airbags, take note of this.

It seems like Honda Malaysia is currently facing a shortage of their Airbag replacement units. However, they explained that they are doing everything within their means to secure more units for Honda owners that have not replaced their airbags.

This shortage will affect car owners that were included in the 2015 and June 2016 recall exercise. Models involved are Accord, City, Civic, CR-V, Freed, Insight, Jazz, Stream, and Odyssey.

This announcement comes as one of Honda’s Takata single stage driver’s airbag inflator ruptured during a car accident involving a 2005 Honda City. This particular model was involved in the 2015 recall. The accident, which happened on 26th June, caused the death of the driver.

The car maker explained that 3 mailed recall notices related to the airbag inflator recalls were sent to the owner, but records indicate that the recall repair was never completed.

Just last month, Honda Malaysia issued a statement explaining that 147,894 units of Honda vehicles were to be recalled to replace the front passenger airbag inflator.

For more information, visit Honda Malaysia’s official website and Facebook page.


#NinjaJoe: Pork Burger Named P. Ramly Accused Of “Confusing Consumers”

Another food chain has been gotten themselves into trouble.

This time, burger chain Ninja Joe has been accused of “confusing consumers” by naming one of their pork burgers P. Ramly, after the well-known burger company, Ramly.

The “P” in P. Ramly stood for pork, and the poster clearly stated that the burger has a “juicy pork patty”, but a consumer group has gotten all riled up over the issue. The head of the Muslim Consumers Association of Malaysia (PPIM), Datuk Nadzim Johan, has urged the Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) to take action against the restaurant, as they stated that it is an offence to mislead consumers on purpose.

“According to the Consumer Protection Act 1999, action can be taken against businesses who give a confusing picture about their goods or services,” explained Nadzim.

The consumer group wasn’t the only one complaining, as Berita Harian ran an investigation, and found out that several members of the public were upset too. They quoted a complainant named Jasmin, who said, “Why use the name P Ramly? There are other names that doesn’t sound like a Malay name or a prominent local actor that can be used to attract non-Muslim customers.”

Ninja Joe has also responded to the controversy. In a Facebook post earlier today (Tuesday, 25th October), they responded to the public, and informed that they will be changing the name of the burger. A poll was then run, and the burger will then be renamed to the one with the highest votes.

In a short interview with The Malay Mail Online, Ninja Joe founder Kelvin Tan said, “The Ramly Burger has been in Malaysia for a very long time; it’s iconic. It’s a homage to them. That’s why we came up with the ‘P. Ramly’. It’s got nothing to do with the actor. It’s purely a coincidence. The ‘P’ is for pork ― ‘Pork Ramly’.”

Do you think the name is misleading? Or do you think that this hoo-ha is all over nothing?

Sources: The Malay Mail Online (1) (2), Malaysiakini.

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(UPDATE) #HyunA: Former 4Minute Member Announces Solo Comeback Date!

4NIAs, better be ready cause HyunA (현아) will be making a hot comeback!

Cube Entertainment has confirmed the singer’s solo comeback date via an official announcement on Tuesday (19th July). They said, “HyunA is making a comeback on 1st August. She is preparing a sexy concept suitable for the summer season.”

Besides that, it was also reported that she is currently filming her new music video and wrapping up her album’s production.

In other news, HyunA was recently seen performing at the “Viral Fest Asia 2016”, a music festival organised by video platform Web TV Asia, in GWK Cultural Park, Bali. Her performance at the international event marks her first solo stage appearance after 4Minute disbanded in June 2016 and she performed several of her hit songs including “Roll Deep”, “Change”, Bubble Pop”, “Ice Cream”, and “Red”.

“Honestly, I was very nervous. I was performing alone and representing K-pop among other international artistes, so it was a challenge. It feels good that K-pop singers are representing Asia. I’m grateful for being able to perform the finale at an event that promotes Asian musicians worldwide,” said the singer during her time on stage.

HyunA, real name Kim Hyuna (김현아), made her debut in 2007 through JYP Entertainment’s Wonder Girls but she departed from the group shortly after releasing their first single, “Irony”. In 2008, she signed with Cube Entertainment and debuted with 4Minute a year later with their first single, “Hot Issue”, which went on to sell 4 million copies. She is the only 4Minute member to renew her contract with CUBE as a solo artiste.

She made her solo debut in 2009 with “Change” and to date, she has released 4 singles/mini-albums: “Bubble Pop!” (2011), “Melting” (2012), “A Talk” (2014), and “A+” (2015). She was also a member of Troublemaker alongside ex-B2ST member, Jang Hyunseung.

In anticipation of the HyunA’s 5th mini-album, CUBE Entertainment has blessed us with the album’s cover photo!

It seems that the singer will be continuing her “A” series as the album will be titled “A’wesome”. The artwork features drawings of tropical flowers and fruits, giving off strong summer vibes.

#HYUNA – 5TH MINI ALBUM [A'WESOME] 2016. 08. 01 KST 00:00 Coming sooooon! #현아컴백 pic.twitter.com/UrVqbV8SK8

— CUBE ENTERTAINMENT (@cubeunited) July 22, 2016

Needless to say, her comeback is definitely going to be “A’wesome” ;)

CUBE Entertainment has released a few more teaser images in anticipation of HyunA’s upcoming comeback. The sexy rapper also took the chance to tease fans by posting a dance practice video on her Instagram recently.

It was also reported that HyunA’s upcoming title track for her summer comeback album, “A’wesome”, will be “How Is It?” (어때?).

We’ve got some awesome news for ya’ll ;)

The track list for “A’wesome”, which was uploaded on HyunA’s Facebook page, revealed that 6 songs will be recorded in this album which includes “Wolf”, “How Is It?”, “Do It”, and “U & Me”.

For more information, visit HyunA’s official Facebook page.

Are you guys excited for her solo comeback? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below :)

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#MalaysiaBoleh: 16 International Films You Didn’t Know Were Shot In Malaysia

Often, we take for granted that Malaysia is quite a tourist attraction, so much so that she has managed to capture the attention of several filmmakers. Sure, we’re nowhere near claiming the Hollywood status when it comes to the art of filmmaking, but time and time again, our beautiful country was earmarked as an ideal filming location.

It’s safe to say that Malaysia is definitely on the map of major film studios, for Hollywood, Bollywood, and even Chinese flicks! Here are 15 international films that were shot in Malaysia:

“Indochine” is a 1992 French film set in colonial French Indochina during the 1930s to 50s. It is the story of Éliane Devries, a French plantation owner, and of her adopted Vietnamese daughter, Camille, with the rising Vietnamese nationalist movement set as a backdrop. The film stars Catherine Deneuve, Vincent Pérez, Linh Dan Pham, Jean Yanne, and Dominique Blanc. Despite the Vietnamese theme, much of the “Indochine” was shot in Penang, Ipog, Parit, and Shah Alam. In fact, the Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion in Penang is one of the most famous sites featured in the movie.

“Police Story 3: Super Cop” (警察故事３超級警察), also known as Super Cop in North America, is a 1992 Hong Kong action film starring Datuk Jackie Chan and Malaysian actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh. Jackie reprises his “Kevin” Chan Ka-Kui character, a Hong Kong cop from “Police Story” and “Police Story 2″. You may remember seeing the scene where Jackie Chan hangs on a rope ladder while flying across Kuala Lumpur. In 2009, highly acclaimed director Quentin Tarantino named Police Story III as one of his favorite films of the past 17 years. He stated that Supercop features the “greatest stunts ever filmed in any movie ever”. Exterior scenes were filmed in Hong Kong Island, Shanghai, and Kuala Lumpur while interior scenes were shot in Kuala Lumpur alone.

“Beyond Rangoon” is a 1995 drama film directed by John Boorman about Laura Bowman (played by Patricia Arquette), an American tourist who vacations in Burma in 1988, the year in which the 8888 Uprising takes place. Bowman joins, albeit initially unintentionally, political rallies with university students protesting for democracy, and travels with the student leader U Aung Ko throughout Burma. There, they see the brutality of the military dictators of the State Law and Order Restoration Council (SLORC), and attempt to escape to Thailand. The film was mostly filmed in Malaysia, and, though a work of fiction, was inspired by real people and real events.

“Thunderbolt” (霹靂火) is a 1995 Hong Kong action film starring Datuk Jackie Chan and directed by Gordon Chan. In early North American releases, it was known as, “Dead Heat”. Set around the world of auto racing, the film is multilingual; characters speak Cantonese, English and Japanese interchangeably. Jackie Chan plays a junkyard mechanic and a part-time race car driver who helps the Hong Kong Police Force in their crackdown on illegal street racing in the country. Filming took place on several race track locations, including Japan’s Sendai Hi-Land Raceway and the Batu Tiga Circuit in Shah Alam, Malaysia.

“Young & Dangerous 5” (98古惑仔之龍爭虎鬥) is a 1998 Hong Kong triad film which showcases a fictional cooperation between the triads of Hong Kong and Malaysia. It is the 4th and final sequel in the popular Young and Dangerous film series. In it, actor Paul Chun plays Datuk Chan Ka Nam and can be seen complete with a baju Melayu and a songkok. If you’ve watched the film, you may remember a scene where Mei Ling (played by Shu Qi) attempts to chat Chan Ho Nam (played Ekin Cheng) up at Restoran Soo Kee near Jalan Imbi.

“Anna and the King” is a 1999 biographical drama film loosely based on the 1944 novel “Anna and the King of Siam” (and its 1946 film adaptation), which give a fictionalised account of the diaries of Anna Leonowens. The story concerns Anna (played by Jodie Foster), an English schoolteacher in Siam, now Thailand, in the late 19th century, who becomes the teacher of King Mongkut’s (played by Chow Yun-fat) many children and wives. It was mostly shot in Malaysia, particularly in Penang, Ipoh and Langkawi region. The movie also starred English actor Tom Felton, who plays Draco Malfoy in the “Harry Potter” film series. It was an Academy Award nominee in 1999 for “Best Art Direction” and “Best Costume Design”.

“Entrapment” is a 1999 American caper film directed by Jon Amiel and starring Sean Connery and Catherine Zeta-Jones.
Filming locations include Blenheim Palace, Savoy Hotel London, Lloyd’s of London, Borough Market, London, Duart Castle on the Isle of Mull in Scotland, Eilean Donan Castle in Scotland, the Petronas Towers in Kuala Lumpur (with other filming completed at Pinewood Studios), and the Bukit Jalil LRT station. However, the signage at this station that was used for the movie was Pudu LRT station instead of Bukit Jalil. Costing just USD66milion to produce, the film was a box office success, grossing over USD87 million in the US and USD212 million worldwide.

“Summer Holiday” (夏日的麼麼茶) is a Hong Kong film released in 2000, directed by Jingle Ma and starring Richie Ren and Sammi Cheng. Sammi Cheng plays a woman who sells her half of a resort on an island in Malaysia, and falls in love with the owner (played by Richie Ren) of the other half. The movie was shot primarily in Pulau Redang off the coast of the state of Terengganu, Malaysia. Of course, fans would remember the iconic “More More Tea Inn” aka “Mo Mo Cha” from the film, which has become quite a tourist attraction!

“The Sleeping Dictionary: is a 2003 American romantic drama film written and directed by Guy Jenkin and starring Hugh Dancy, Jessica Alba, Brenda Blethyn, Emily Mortimer, and Bob Hoskins. The film is about a young Englishman who is sent to Sarawak in the 1930s to become part of the British colonial government. There he encounters some unorthodox local traditions, and finds himself faced with tough decisions of the heart involving a beautiful young local woman who becomes the object of his affections. “The Sleeping Dictionary” was filmed on location in Sarawak, Malaysia.

“Don” (also known as “Don: The Chase Begins Again”) is a 2006 Bollywood action crime film directed by Farhan Akhtar, and produced by Ritesh Sidhwani under Excel Entertainment. The film stars Shah Rukh Khanin double role, opposite Priyanka Chopra in lead roles; whilst Arjun Rampal, Boman Irani, Isha Koppikar, and Om Puri appear in supporting roles. It is a remake of the 1978 film of the same name, and follows a simple man from the city of Mumbai who is recruited by a police officer to masquerade as Don, the leader of an international gang of smugglers. 80% of the film was shot in Malaysia, and was filmed around the tropical Langkawi island as well as the Petronas Twin Towers and the Jalan Masjid India area, which is the “Little India” of Kuala Lumpur.

“After This, Our Exile” (父子) is a 2006 Hong Kong film directed by Patrick Tam. The movie centres on Shing (played by Aaron Kwok), a man who desperately attempts to hold on to the dwindling threads of his family. Once a man who had a dream, Shing has become a deadbeat gambler whose marriage is failing with wife Lin (played by Charlie Yeung). Shing’s masochistic ego overrides any reasonable logic for change, which forces Lin to leave Shing repeatedly. After finally managing to escape, Shing is left with nothing but his son, Lok-Yun (played by Goum Ian Iskandar). The film is a marvel because the cinematography is absolutely stunning, giving the audience a look at Ipoh’s beautiful scenery.

“Road to Dawn” (夜明) is a 2007 Chinese historical film directed by Hong Kong filmmaker, Derek Chiu. The film depicts an obscure episode in Sun Yat-sen’s revolutionary life, when he sought refuge in Penang from July to December 1910. He relocated the Southeast Asian headquarters of his political party, the Tongmenghui, to Penang and convened the Penang Conference to stage the Second Guangzhou Uprising. “Road to Dawn” was the first China-produced movie filmed entirely in Malaysia and the first international movie set in Penang. It was filmed entirely on location at the Sun Yat-sen Museum Penang in August and September 2006. The film fully exploits the multicultural setting of Penang, showing cultural diversity in ethnic communities, costumes, houses of worship, and architectural heritage.

“Lust, Caution” is a 2007 espionage erotic thriller film directed by Ang Lee, based on the novella of the same name published in 1979 by Chinese author Eileen Chang. The story is mostly set in Hong Kong in 1938 and in Shanghai in 1942, when it was occupied by the Imperial Japanese Army and ruled by the puppet government led by Wang Jingwei. It depicts a group of Chinese university students from the Lingnan University who plot to assassinate a high-ranking special agent and recruiter of the puppet government using an attractive young woman to lure him into a trap. “Lust, Caution” was shot in Shanghai, the neighbouring province of Zhejiang, Hong Kong (at Hong Kong University), and some locations in Penang and Ipoh in Malaysia used as 1930s/1940s Hong Kong. The movie also starred Tang Wei, Tony Leung Chiu Wai, and Wang Leehom, just to name a few.

“Fair Game” is a 2010 biographical spy drama film directed by Doug Liman and starring Naomi Watts and Sean Penn. It is based on Valerie Plame’s memoir, “Fair Game: My Life as a Spy, My Betrayal by the White House” and Joseph C. Wilson’s memoir, “The Politics of Truth: Inside the Lies that Led to War and Betrayed My Wife’s CIA Identity: A Diplomat’s Memoir”. Naomi Watts stars as Plame and Sean Penn as her husband, Joseph C. Wilson. The movie’s opening scenes were shot at various locations in Kuala Lumpur.

“The Viral Factor” is a 2012 Hong Kong-Chinese action film directed by Dante Lam and starring Jay Chou and Nicholas Tse. The supporting cast includes Lin Peng, Bai Bing, Andy On, Carl Ng, Liu Kai-chi, and Elaine Jin. With a HK$200 million budget, lead actors Jay Chou and Nicholas Tse had a combined insurance coverage of $150 million and 20 bodyguards to protect them. The budget also included RM70,000 for apartment rentals in Kuala Lumpur. Filming locations included Hong Kong, Xi’an, Middle East and Malaysia. Around 80% of the movie was filmed in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Several scenes were shot in the compounds of International Medical University and one of the locations used in Malaysia was an abandoned construction site in Kuala Lumpur. Among them, the scene in a traffic jam was filmed at Jalan Raja Chulan, during long weekends and public holidays when fewer people would be in Kuala Lumpur.

“Blackhat” is a 2015 American action thriller mystery film co-written, co-produced and directed by Michael Mann. The film stars Chris Hemsworth, Tang Wei, Viola Davis, Holt McCallany, and Wang Leehom. Filming began on 17th May 2013, in Los Angeles, California; Hong Kong; Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia; and Jakarta, Indonesia. It was said that the shoot in Malaysia lasted about 5 weeks and some of the scenes were shot at various locations including Kuala Lumpur, Port Klang, Pulau Pangkor, Manjung, Lumut, Marina Island, and Putrajaya. Needless to say, it sent Malaysian fans into a frenzy as they tried to stalk down the “Blackhat” cast. Our review of the movie here.

And there you have it! Sure does change what you think about Malaysia a little bit now, doesn’t it? ;)

Know of any other movies that were filmed in Malaysia that we might’ve accidentally missed out on? Leave a comment in the box below and let us know!

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#HyunA: Former 4Minute Member Reportedly Preparing For A Solo Comeback

CUBE Entertainment’s K-Pop idol girl group 4Minute may have disbanded, but lead rapper and dancer HyunA (김현아) is reportedly working hard for her solo comeback soon.

Having renewed her contract with CUBE Entertainment as a solo artist, the 24-year-old idol, who is best known for her sexy concept and sick choreography, is currently in the midst of preparing for her album. According to DongA, she’s in the process of choosing a title song for her new album, and her goal is to make a comeback before summer ends.

She last greeted fans with a solo album in August 2015 when she released “A+”, which was rated “19+” or “R”. “A+” came complete with a risque album trailer and some interesting collaborations with “Unpretty Rapstar” rapper Yook Ji Dam (for “Ice Ice”), 10cm’s Kwon Jung Yeol (for “Get Out of My House”), and BTOB’s Ilhoon (for her title track, “Because I’m the Best”).

HyunA first rose to fame in the Korean girl group Wonder Girls, before she left in 2007. In 2008, she signed with Cube Entertainment and subsequently debuted with 4Minute a year later, and their debut single “Hot Issue” went on to sell 4 million copies.

She became notable for her solo career, with her debut single, “Change”, reaching sales of over 2 million copies. To date, she has released 4 EPs: “Bubble Pop!” (2011), “Melting” (2012), “A Talk” (2014), and “A+” (2015). On top of that, HyunA was also one-half of sub-unit Trouble Maker with ex BEAST (비스트) aka B2ST member Hyunseung.

Never one to be afraid of shaking things up with revealing outfits and suggestive music videos, she was named “K-Pop’s sexiest export” by Vogue last month.

HyunA is expected to make her solo comeback by August. It’s always exciting to see her concept so we can’t wait! :)


Father Names Delhi Gang Rape Victim

The traumatized father of the physiotherapy student who was a victim of one of India’s most brutal and gruesome gang-rape cases has announced that he wants his daughter named. Prior to this, because of the nature of the case, the Indian media (and therefore worldwide media) has refrained from naming her.

Furthermore, the Indian law forbids revealing of the name of a rape victim unless her family agrees to it.

But her 53-year-old father, Badri Singh Pandey, thinks otherwise. He reportedly told “The Sunday People”, the Daily Mirror’s Sunday edition:

We want the world to know her real name. My daughter didn’t do anything wrong, she died while protecting herself. I am proud of her. Revealing her name will give courage to other women who have survived these attacks. They will find strength from my daughter.

The newspaper then posted his picture with his name. It then revealed the victim’s name, saying it had the permission of the father. In the past few weeks, the media has only addressed her as Nirbhaya, Damini, Amaanat, or Braveheart. It’s about time the world gives her that much dignity and addresses her by her real name:

She died in Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore on 28th December 2012, two weeks after being beaten and gang-raped on a moving bus in New Delhi . She was only 23 years old.

Meanwhile, three of the five men accused of the case will plead not guilty to the charges, their lawyer said on Wednesday. Manohar Lal Sharma, who will represent the bus driver and the main accused, his brother and another man, said the case must go to trial so that the evidence police have presented can be tested in court.

“We are only hearing what the police are saying. This is manipulated evidence. It’s all on the basis of hearsay and presumption”, said Sharma.


#YGEntertainment: CEO Reveals Plans For BIGBANG, iKON, & WINNER

After nearly 3-year hiatus, YG Entertainment finally announced that BIGBANG will make their long-awaited comeback soon. As the members frequently appeared in the public eye as solo artistes, fans were excited for the group’s upcoming album as it will feature all 5 of them together as a group again.

However, one question remains on everyone’s mind, “Who’s next?”

In a recent interview with TV Report, Yang Hyun Suk, CEO of YG Entertainment, told reporters about his plans regarding his current and upcoming boy groups.

After BIGBANG, iKON’s album will come out. These days, I have been holding meetings with iKON once every 3 days. For now, I think WINNER will be next following iKON’s debut album release. WINNER has already built up a fandom after debuting last year. They also won a rookieaward. I think it’s only right to give iKON a debut opportunity first.

In the same interview, he also revealed his plans for BIGBANG’s impending comeback. He said:

BIGBANG will release a single album one after another starting 1st May. They are also planning to release a full-length album including all those songs.

The CEO further explained that he chose this method so that all of the tracks from their upcoming album will be heard by the public. He also stated that when a group releases an album, only the title track will be given exposure, and sadly, the rest of the tracks will be forgotten.

As he believed that “each and every one of BIGBANG’s new tracks are good”, he thought that it would be a waste if BIGBANG were to be put in the same situation.

Thus, BIGBANG will now release 2 title tracks on the 1st of every month, with the last one scheduled to be released on 1st August. All of the title tracks will then be compiled into their “MADE” album, which will be distributed on 1st September. It was recently announced that “Loser” and “Bae Bae” will take the spot as BIGBANG’s first 2 title tracks.

The music video for “Loser” will be released on 1st May.

Are you excited for iKON’s debut and WINNER’s comeback? What do you think of the company’s method of releasing BIGBANG’s title tracks? Leave your thoughts in the comments box below.

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Dine With A View At These Unique Restaurants In Klang Valley

We know it, you know it, we can all admit it – Klang Valley is truly a melting pot of various cuisines, a variety of styles of serving these cuisines, and some of the most beautiful places that have these cuisines on their menus. So many that we’re often spoilt for choice and so many that sometimes, we can take up to hours to decide on a “nice place for dinner”. Sure, there are plenty of fine dining restaurants in the city. But what if you want something a little bit more special? What if you’re pining for a more unique or romantic experience?

What if what you really want is a place where you can dine while enjoying the amazing view, be it high above the ground or surrounded by lush greenery?

Well, you’re in luck because we know of a few places. If you haven’t been to some of these unique dining experiences in Klang Valley, make this your list of to-dos or rather, to-gos ;)

Roofino Skydining, located on the 34th floor of KL Trillion, aims to elevate the sky dining experience with a breathtaking view over Kuala Lumpur’s City Centre and beyond. Roofino Skydining is a daily serving coffee, beverages, and dinner fusion Mediterranean Italian restaurant featuring an indoor and outdoor dining and lounge area.

You can locate it at  338, Jln Tun Razak, Kampung Datuk Keramat, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.

Cantaloupe @ Troika Sky Dining, Kuala Lumpur

Nestled atop The Troika, Cantaloupe has one motto and one motto only – to offer simply fine food in a room with a view. The restaurant is part of a multi-concept dining experience, with fine dining championing its menu of modern European cuisine. If you’re planning to go there on a special romantic dinner, you can opt to dine at the balcony where you will be able to gawk over the great city landscape view. But that’s not to say that the inside area of Cantaloupe is not inviting because it’s exquisitely designed and can seat large parties too if need be (provided you’ve made your reservation).

Opening hours: Cantaloupe Bar, 5pm – 12midnight; Dining Room, 6:30pm to 10:30pm (last orders).

Address: Level 23A, Tower B The Troika, 19 Persiaran KLCC 50450 Kuala Lumpur.

For more information, visit their website.

Don’t want to have to travel too far to hunt down an obscure place that offers a fantastic view? You got it! Malt & Leaf is for cigar aficionados and discerning single malt enthusiasts wanting to enjoy a fine cigar and relish in a delectable glass of whisky under the stars. Housing an extensive and the finest collection of quality malts and cigars from around the world, it’s a classy place for those who enjoy the finer things in life. It’s equipped with a walk-in glass cigar cabinet with a well curated selection of some of the finest cigars. Designed with a stylish ambiance, The Malt & Leaf offers a private and exclusive surrounding for the enjoyment of their indulgence.

Address: Sky level, 1 First Avenue, Bandar Utama 47800 Petaling Jaya,

Want to dine with nature? Sure! We know of a place that offers lush resort-like greenery that’s not too far away from Petaling Jaya called Subak. It’s a secluded, Balinese-style restaurant (maybe with a little “kampung” vibe) that’s only about a few minutes’ drive from Mutiara Damansara. As for its food, Subak offers dishes that are meant to be Indonesian-inspired, but there’s also a smattering of Western and local dishes on its menu. So, if you’re a fan of Javanese food, this is the place for you – with charm to boot, even!

Opening hours: Daily (including public holidays), 11am – 12 midnight.

Address: Lot 3213 Jalan Penchala Indah, Bukit Lanjan 60000 Kuala Lumpur.

If we could award a restaurant for being original (in terms of ambience), this would be it. Tucked away from the hustle and bustle of the Kuala Lumpur city, the elegant Rama V Fine Thai Cuisine is set amongst a magnificent pool of lotus blossoms. You can either choose to dine indoor, outdoor, or in one of their private huts which can fit about 8-14 pax, depending on the size of the hut. And no prizes for guessing what cuisine Rama V Fine Thai Cuisine serves :) If you go on a weekend, you can feast on their ala-carte buffet, which offers a wide range of Thai cuisine, as well as free flows of beer, wines, fruit punch, coffee or tea.

Opening hours: Daily, 12pm-3pm & 6:30pm-11pm.

Address: Rama V Fine Thai Cuisine 5 Jalan U-Thant, Kuala Lumpur.

Opened in 2012, Marini’s on 57 is Kuala Lumpur’s highest rooftop bar, Italian restaurant, and whiskey & cigar lounge; each offering its own unique flavour. It has been said that the restaurant offers one of the best views over Kuala Lumpur, hands down. And we find that a little hard to disagree with! So, as you soak in the atmosphere, you may choose to sip on one of their signature cocktails or take your pick out of their premium selection of whiskeys and wines before heading over to their award-wining Italian restaurant for some noms. Then call it a dinner well spent and a night :)

Opening hours: Mondays – Thurdays, 5pm – 1:30am; Fridays & Saturdays, 5pm – 3am; Sundays, 5pm- 1:30am.

Address: Level 57, Menara 3 Petronas, Persiaran KLCC 50088 Kuala Lumpur.

Experience the finest Italian cuisine in Saujana Hotel’s freshly refurbished restaurant featuring a newly designed menu! Senja is an Italian restaurant built on stilts above a man-made lake overlooking the lush greeneries, golf course and lake. It also offers alfresco dining on the deck or indoors where diners can unwind over dinner with popular tunes by a jazz band. Its main dining room features a show kitchen, which serves piping hot pizzas and bread from the wood burning oven, as well as favourite pasta dishes and other Italian specialties. Here’s a tip: Go during the evening to watch the beautiful sunset while you dine.

Opening hours: Tuesdays – Fridays, 12pm – 2:30pm & 6:30pm – 10:30pm; Saturdays, Sundays & Public Holidays, 6:30pm – 10:30pm.

Address: Senja Restaurant, Saujana Resort, Jalan Lapangan Terbang SAAS, 40150 Shah Alam, Selangor.

Tamarind Springs is best described as “an immediately accessible respite to restore soul into your exhausted self” – and we can see why. Situated only 15 minutes’ drive from Kuala Lumpur city, within Ampang’s natural reserve, the restaurant allows you to leave your worries behind as you step into its lush gateway for a visual and sensory feast. Tamarind Springs serves up delicious traditional Indochinese fine dining cuisine that’s absolutely to die for. Having won many industry accolades and topped many gastronomes’ scoreboards, we can see why the restaurant leaves its patrons begging for more.

Opening hours: Daily, 12:30pm – 2:30pm & 6:30pm – 10:30pm.

Address: Jalan 1 Taman T.A.R. 68000 Ampang, Kuala Lumpur.

What will you find if you stepped into the 39th floor of the new Grand Hyatt? The beautiful Thirsty8 Restaurant, that’s what. Boasting a sky lobby that offers a beautiful view panoramic 360 view of the Kuala Lumpur city, simple words will not be able to do the restaurant any justice. It allows patrons to walk around the dining area to soak in the atmosphere, only stopping to look at the open kitchens and live cooking stations located in the centre of the restaurant. Thirty8 Restaurant has also got a menu to boot as it serves up some of the most delicious Japanese, Western, and Chinese food. Well worth the experience ;)

Opening hours: Daily, 6am – 11pm; Breakfast, 6am – 10:30am; Lunch, 12pm – 3pm; Afternoon Tea, 3pm – 5pm; Dinner, 6pm – 11pm.

Address: Thirty8 Restaurant and Lounge, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur.

Samira by Asian Terrace, Sentul Park (KLPAC)

Work in the city and want to escape the concrete jungle? Head on over to your tropical oasis escape at Samira by Asian Terrace. Built using dark wood and lit by ornate gilded lamps, the restaurant has got a romantic vibe because it’s intimately dim. To make your warm and cosy meal complete, Samira by Asian Terrace offers a wide range of Thai dishes, some of which are unique to the restaurant. For example, their traditional hearty Thai thick tom yum. If you think you can handle it, quickly wash it down with with a serving of the Thai fresh mango with sticky rice dessert and a Samira by Asian Terrace’s Thai-style mocktail. You won’t regret it!

Opening hours: Daily for lunch & dinner, except Wednesdays.

Address: Jalan Strachan, Sentul, 51100 Kuala Lumpur.

We won’t deny it – it does take some effort getting to this restaurant. The best way to get to Thai Fish Farm (other than Maps and Waze) is to head towards the now defunct Ampang Lookout Point, then keep an eye out on the left for a signboard with the restaurant’s name. Thai Fish Farm is built on wooden platforms above fish ponds. On a busy night i.e. weekend, the restaurant can get packed with a max of 500 people so it’s best to go early. What do they offer, you ask? Only the freshest of seafood and also, fresh vegetables right out of the restaurant’s vegetable plots. There are also individual counters that serve salads, fruit juices, and desserts. Remember to take lots of pictures while you’re there!

Address: KM 4, Jalan Ampang – Hulu Langat, 43100 Hulu Langat, Selangor.

Got any that you’d like us to add to the above list? Think we need to check out some more unique restaurants that you’ve been to or heard of? Leave your suggestions in the comments box below and we’ll see to it ;)

Meanwhile, don’t forget to check out some of the specialty brunch places in Klang Valley that we love, as well as these speakeasy bars. If you’re a pet lover and you desperately need to bring your furkid out, hit up one of these pet-friendly cafes. Thank us later!

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2 More Days For AirAsia’s 2 Million Promo!

The 2 million promotional AirAsia seats announced earlier on Monday, inclusive of free seats for the travel period from 1st January – 30th April 2014 have received encouraging response and with only two days left, AirAsia guests are still able to grab the promotional seats to popular AirAsia destinations such as Singapore, Phnom Penh, Yangon, Padang, Medan and more.

The promotional seats still include domestic sectors such as Kuala Lumpur – Penang, Terengganu; Kuching – Sibu and Miri; Johor Bahru – Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kuching, Miri and Sibu; Kota Kinabalu – Kuching, Miri, Sandakan, Tawau and many others. These special fares are all available online until this 7th April 2013 (Sunday) as well as via AirAsia’s mobile booking platforms through WAP enabled phones here and AirAsia apps on iPhone and Android devices.

Apart from the free seats that are still available, other exciting Asean gems such as Phuket, Vientiane, Ho Chi Minh City, Siem Reap, Lombok, Solo, Semarang, Chiang Mai, Bangkok, and more are still up for grabs at affordable all-in fares up till this 7th April 2013 (Sunday) for the same travel period.

Guests are encouraged to pre-book their check-in baggage allocation online along with their flight bookings as they are able to save up to 66% as compared to checking-in their bags over the airport counter.

Apart from that, guests are also able to pre-book their in-flight meals with a wide variety of hot meals available on board with an option to book up to two meals for each guest. Check-in baggage allocation, in-flight meals, Pick-A-Seat, travel insurance and more are all available online and guests are able to add or make changes to their booking very simply through “Manage My Booking”.

AirAsia flies 186 routes, covering 85 destinations throughout 18 countries with one of the world’s youngest Airbus A320 fleet.

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#Starbucks: It’s Monday! Have You Had Your Coffee?

Ugh, Monday. As always, we dread the first day of the week. Not only because it means that the weekend is over. There’s also the Monday rush hour in the morning, scrambling to have our brains kick back into gear, about a tonne of e-mails to reply, and the desperate need for coffee. And believe us when we say that we haven’t had any coffee – yet.

But here’s one thing that we do have. Some Starbucks humour to kick start your day.

A viral video recently surfaced, one that depicts Starbucks baristas misspelling your name and the “real reason” behind why they do it. Oh, you know the one, when a barista spells “Jessica” as “Gessika” or “Suzie” as “Soozee”. If getting a double-shot espresso isn’t enough to jolt you awake on a Monday morning, well, we’re pretty sure that the misspellings will.

And you know what happens when a barista misspells your name, right?

You take pictures, you send them to your friends, you upload it on Instagram, you share it on Facebook, you probably post it on Twitter too and caption it something amusing or express your irritation. All in good humour, we’re sure!  The results? The barista gets to annoy/confuse you, your day is kick-started, everyone else on your social media platforms gets a good laugh, and Starbucks gets their free mention. What, you don’t believe us?

Watch the video! Warning: Some profanities in here:

Of course, the above video was not funded by Starbucks in any way. It was produced by filmmakers Paul Gale and T.J. Misny and the script is based on a monologue by writer John Purcell (who makes an appearance at the end of the video as “John).

In barely a week, it has garnered over 6 million views. Why? Perhaps because going to Starbucks has become a shared experience. And misspellings on your Starbucks cup has also become a shared experience. But whether or not baristas are messing with you and your name on purpose, we’ll never know.

In other news, we found some very interesting Starbucks cup doodles on Twitter just over the weekend. Why is this related to Starbucks baristas misspelling your name? Well, it isn’t really, but it’s worth giving credit for. These doodles were done by a creative director named Josh Hara. He has been actively sharing his Starbucks cup doodles/art on his social media platforms and we must say, they’re fancy!

Nevermind that his social media activities suggest that he probably spends way too much time on Facebook or Twitter, check out the cartoon gold that he makes! You might find some useful “life advice” or pick up lines too.

Check out the rest of Josh Hara’s work via the #100coffeecups Twitter hashtag and be prepared to be blown away.

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CNY 2020: 7 Chinese New Year Movies To Enjoy This Season

Chinese New Year is just around the corner and we’re already looking forward to ang paos (Ka-ching!), food (bak kwa and pineapple tarts), plus movies!

Jackie Chan is back to wow audiences this month with 2 new movies! This festive season, head over to the nearest cinema with your friends and relatives. From comedies to action-pack films, here is a list for your consideration:

In the sequel for 2014’s “Viy”, English traveller Jonathan Green sets off on another adventure that leads him to China. Along the way, he meets mysterious creatures, Chinese princesses, deadly masters of oriental martial arts, and comes face to face with Lun Van, the King of Dragons himself.

Fallon Chu is a Hong Kong Police Special Task Force agent. He is an agile fighter with a high crime detection rate and is a police role-model in the eye of the public. Unfortunately, his fiancée dumps him just before their marriage. Heartbroken, he indulges himself in food to relieve his pain. In three month’ time, his endless intemperance transforms him into a 300-pound being.

After being targeted by a deadly mercenary organisation, an accountant seeks help from a covert private security agency called Vanguard. Together with Dubai intelligence personnel, they have to protect the man from the world’s deadliest mercenary organisation.

If you’ve been a fan of the “All’s Well, End’s Well” franchise, then you’ll be happy to know that a new film will be debuting this Lunar New Year. The Raymond Wong-directed movie revolves around the 3 brothers who team up with the 2 sisters to take down a mob boss.

After graduating from college, Zhen enlists the help of her bestie Zitomira and her uncle Jin Shui to create a pretty rich girl online persona – giving an impression that she lives a luxury life. When she falls for a rich Thai tourist named Nat, her father Wu has no choice but to play the part of a wealthy person as well.

“Bao Li Jin, the second generation owner of “Kopitiam Ada Bukit Ada Air” tries very hard to maintain the Kopitiam business after his father (founder of the kopitiam) starts suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. But things gets worse as Tao (an arrogant developer) wants to acquire his Kopitiam lot. Bao Li Jin is forced to accept the boxing match challenge to fight against Tao in order to keep his Kopitiam.”

“The grand master Fei Lung loses everything when he is defeated by Chun. To regain his reputation, Fei Lung challenges her to a final fight. Much to his surprise, he gradually falls in love with Chun. What does this mean for the duo moving forward?”


Book Lovers Can Now Sleepover In A Bookstore Thanks To Airbnb

Books have the ability to take us on exciting voyages across the seven seas or discover new planets without leaving our favourite reading spots. Have you ever dreamed of staying inside your favourite bookstore all day… and all night?

Great news, Airbnb and BookXcess have teamed up and is now offering book lovers a “novel” opportunity at winning an in-store sleepover.

For the first time, one lucky winner and a friend will have an exclusive chance to spend the night at Malaysia’s biggest bookstore from 29th to 30th September. Find out what happens after dark and sleep amongst the half a million books housed in BookXcess’ latest outlet at Tamarind Square, Cyberjaya.

To enter, visit the contest page and describe in 50 words or less what is your favourite book (genre and title) to bring when you travel and why. Share your story by 11:59pm on 20th September 2018 and let your love of books take you on a once-in-a-lifetime journey.

Spend the weekend at this bookstore and learn about its operations throughout an exclusive store tour. The excitement doesn’t stop there. Guests will be given an exclusive behind the scenes on how to run a bookstore. There, they can live out their bookworm dreams as they work the register, learn how to pick books for the store and interact with customers.

There will also be a late-night book club hosted by BFM89.9’s Umapagan Ampikaipakan to discuss on books that are well suited for travelling inspirations. The best part of it all? The lucky winners will get to take part in a “Grab-&-Go” session. In 2 minutes, they get to “grab” as many books as possible and keep them for free! As an added bonus, they will be going on an Airbnb Experience the next day.

Wanna experience a booklover’s dream come true and spend the night at Tamarind Square BookXcess on 29th September (Saturday)? Read on.

*Please ignore the stated price and note that the stay will be on Airbnb

70% – Originality and creativity of the submitted story. Does it surprise and delight us?
30% – Spirit of the submission. How does your submission relate to BookXcess and Airbnb?

Disclaimer: The transformation of the space is done with the help of local artisans Kedai Bikin, Real.m, Tish Lifestyle, Hive Remedies and Roots Remedies.

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Hype Eats: Exciting New Places To Dine In Within The Klang Valley This Week (5th September – 11th September)

Can you believe it’s already September? We don’t know about you but August went by so fast for us. But never fear, there’s still a lot of new things to try out and we hope you’re not the picky type. Even if you are, we’re sure these restaurants and cafes have something to your liking.

Do you want to eat somewhere with an amazing view? Or maybe try something foreign with a Malaysian twist to it? Better yet, how about put your taste buds to the test and attend a food carnival? If you say yes to any of these questions then get excited as we’re bringing you all that you’re looking for with this week’s Hype Eats!

Get ready to dine in at Uncle Roger’s and no we’re not talking about Nigel Ng’s popular persona. Uncle Roger’s Restaurant and Bar is serving hungry customer Italian and French dishes with a Malaysian twist to them. They got Pizzas, French Roasted Chicken, Classic Roasted Pork Belly and Grilled Lamb Chop. Are you curious to try? Then be sure to head on over.

Time: Monday – Friday (11am-3pm, 5pm-12am), Saturday – Sunday (5pm-12am)

If you’re not afraid of heights, then this is definitely a place for you to dine at. Where else can you get a nice view of the Twin Towers while you have your meal? In fact, this could be a nice romantic place for you to propose to that special someone.

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Who says you need to go to Penang to enjoy this very popular Mediterranean Restaurant? That’s right! Dandy Modern Food has opened up a branch right here at Setia City Mall! Be sure to try their Mediterranean inspired cuisine & irresistible handcrafted drinks. If you’re looking to try something other than their famous Nasi Arab, then we recommend the Shawarma and Picnic Pizza!

Location: Sapura Bluedome Mines, Seri Kembangan

If you’re feeling a bit adventurous, then why not go to a food festival? Or more specifically, a Coffee Party! Bluedome Mines is holding a botanically event this week where visitors can enjoy more than 50 local coffee brands while enjoying the scenery and live music! Once you’re done with your coffee, there’s loads of things to check out at the booths such as flowers, outdoor merch, chocolates and all kinds of sweets!

Speaking of food festivals, here’s another! Malaysia’s latest tourist attraction, Gembox, the largest night market in the country located in Negeri Sembilan, is now open to visitors since 26th August and the Gembox’s official launch date will fall on 13th September. Visitors to this food haven can expect to taste the best delicacies from each of Malaysia’s 13 states and territories! So what are you waiting for?


#NorthKorea: Malaysia Cancels Visa-Free Entry For North Koreans

The relationship between North Korea and Malaysia reached an all time low recently, when a North Korean suspected to be Kim Jong Nam was killed in Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2).

What came next was a series of events which led to Malaysia cancelling visa-free entries for North Koreans. The visa-free rule will come in effect starting next Monday (6th March), and those entering the country after that will have to seek visa approvals.

Deputy Prime Minister Ahmad Zahid Hamidi explained that the decision was made for national security reasons. “We hope the Home Ministry and Immigration Department will do all the necessary and gazzete this on Monday,” he continued.

However, when asked if this was decided by the Cabinet, Zahid explained that he made the decision himself. He also reminded North Korean diplomats to not take advantage of Malaysia’s hospitality.

In his words, “North Korean diplomats are reminded not to humiliate Malaysia. Don’t make this country a platform for you to run your national agenda.”

According to Channel NewsAsia, the 2 countries enjoyed relatively warm ties with bilateral trades before the incident. Malaysian passport-holders are currently the only ones who can enter North Korea without a visa, and vice versa. With Malaysia revoking that right, it could be possible that North Korea will follow suit.

Kim Jong Nam was the half-brother of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un. A man by the name of Kim Chol, widely speculated to be Kim Jong Nam, was assassinated on 13th March. What followed was a series of high-profile disagreements, with North Korea demanding that Malaysia hand over the body of its national.

The Pyongyang ambassador to Malaysia was also summoned by Wisma Putra over his accusations that the investigation of Kim Jong Nam’s death was politically motivated. He accused Kuala Lumpur of “colluding and playing into the gallery of external forces”, insinuating that the government had “something to conceal”. This led to Malaysia recalling their ambassador to North Korea and its envoy.

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An Autumn-y Afternoon

Ever wondered what it’d be like to be stranded on island and be left with no choice but to try to survive unprecedented odds? Wonder no more because “Last Resort“, a new military drama TV series has surfaced on AXN (Astro 701) and AXN HD (Astro 721).

The series aims to take your imagination on an action-packed, adrenaline-doused adventure as Captain Marcus Chaplin (played by Andre Braugher) is forced to stay alive on very little means (read: random island) after he and his submarine crew came under attack from their own nation.

We spoke to one of the cast members, best known for her character, Taylor Townsend, on popular television series, The O.C. on her preparation for the role of Kylie Sinclair and what it’s like to be working on a set of a TV series that’s completely alien territory to her (guns, submarines, the works).

Hi Autumn! We see you’ve been super busy with “Last Resort”. What did you do to prepare for your role?

“I’m still preparing! I have a giant reading list that I’m trying to get through in addition to learning all my lines and caring for my toddler. But when we started, I had a pretty ambitious reading list that focused on the political climate. Also, my character, Kylie Sinclair, her family is in the business of weapons manufacturing, so I’ve been reading up on that – in particular a book called ‘Atomic Awakenings’, which, as the title implies, is about nuclear weapons. I feel like I need to be well versed in that world.”

You know what though? Kylie almost feels as though she could be a female James Bond.

“Well, that’s funny because she was initially written as man. The character was Kyle Sinclair, and eventually this changed and became Kylie. So she still carries this sort of male-driven energy and testosterone. And that’s what I love about Kylie; she’s not afraid of being an atypical type of woman.”

Exactly! Which makes your role every more so interesting. Have you met anyone that has your job in real life?

“Not yet, but I would like to. I’m reading a lot about women in Washington D.C. and it is pretty fascinating stuff.”

We understand that the role of Kylie is not something you’ve done before – tell us more about her.

“Kylie comes from an old money family and in many ways, she’s sort of the golden child. She’s found herself following in the family business, but she’s not the typical sort of woman – or even person, really – that one would find in the business of weapons manufacturing. And Kylie knows this, and she uses it to her advantage. She’s unabashedly ambitious.”

Are you a good shot? Also, we hear that you’re terrified of submarines in real life!

“I am not a good shot. I’m terrible! I’ve even had some weapons training on other projects I’ve done in the past, and I’m still bad! None of my bullets ever hit the target. I’m terrified of submarines! It’s the claustrophobia that gets to me. When I was a child, my recurring nightmare involved the submarine ride at Disneyland.”

You’re working closely with creator Shawn Ryan on “Last Resort”. Were you a fan of his work before you began working with him?

“I was a big fan. I had a baby this year, which kept me home a lot, and I decided to watch the entire series of ‘The Shield’. I did wonder if that was something that might give my child recurring nightmares. But I loved the show so much, so I guess it’s a fair trade off. I love the way Shawn writes characters; they’re not good guys and bad guys—everyone’s a good guy and a bad guy. And it’s like that on Last Resort, and that was one of the things that most appealed to me. And the women aren’t left out of it in any way. Some shows just have women who are there to be a girlfriend and they don’t have any story line of their own.”

We must say, the pilot alone looked amazing! Where did you guys shoot it?

“We shot the pilot and will continue to shoot the series in Hawaii. The exteriors will be all over the islands and in some really exotic locations. The setting will be an integral part of the show. Given what has happened, with our submarine defying commands, we have been forced to hide out off the coast of an island that doesn’t really want us there. So we’re constantly moving between the sub and the island.”

How far in advance do you know about your character’s story lines?

“We had a really extraordinary opportunity to sit down with the writers and talk about the trajectory of our characters. So I have a bit of an idea where Kylie is going this season.”

Alright, Autumn. Last one for the road. What does it feel like to be involved in such a big project?

“It’s tremendously exciting. For me, this is my dream job.  It’s all about appreciating on a day-to-day basis what I’ve been given and then delivering a kick-ass performance. There’s such a high level of professionalism on our show and you see it on set every day. It’s incredibly inspiring, and it makes you want to bring your A-game. It’s such an incredible opportunity that you don’t want to slack off for one second.”

Aww. We love her enthusiasm and determination – and we know that we’ll be seeing Autumn a whole lot more in time to come. For now, catch her in “Last Resort” every Tuesday on AXN (Astro 701) and AXN HD (Astro 721) at 10pm.

She’s also on Twitter so make sure you follow her for more timely updates!

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Hype’s Movie Review: #CrimsonPeak, A Twisted Gothic Romance With Arresting Images

“Ghosts are a metaphor for the past”, as mentioned by “Alice in Wonderland” star Mia Wasikowska‘s character in Guillermo del Toro‘s “Crimson Peak“.

You can leave the past behind, but it will never leave the world. That seems to be the theme that del Toro tries to emphasise in his latest gothic period him.

“Crimson Peak”, which is one of the most highly-anticipated horror movies of the year, marks del Toro’s return to his Spanish horror roots since directing a non-horror movie aka “Pacific Rim” in 2013.

However, through Wasikowska’s character Edith Cushing, Toro reminds viewers that this is actually not a horror film, but rather a story with ghosts in it. The film opens with a lullaby, so hauntingly beautiful that brings a dark gothic feel to the movie.

We are then introduced to Edith, who looks as pale as the pristine white snow while informing viewers that “ghosts are real”. Her supernatural beliefs stemmed from her childhood, during which she received a horrifying visit from her late mother. Without offering any explanation, it warns her of a nighmarish future: “Beware of Crimson Peak”.

Much time has passed, the warning doesn’t seem to have a lasting impact on Edith, even though she grew up to become an aspiring writer with an an eye for the supernatural.

It’s only when the dark and mysterious Sir Thomas Sharpe (played by Tom Hiddleston) walks into her life that she is once again warned about staying away from Crimson Peak. Travelling all the way from England, Thomas comes to Edith’s New York home to meet her industrialist father Carter Cushing (played by Jim Beaver). Struggling to move forward from his family’s past, he seeks funds to finance an invention that will rebuild his family fortune.

Carter can most certainly help Sharpe, but he is quick to notice that something seems amiss with him and his icy sister, Lady Lucille Sharpe (played by “Interstellar” actress Jessica Chastain).

However, that didn’t stop romance from blooming between Edith and Thomas. Immune to the charms of her childhood friend Dr. Alan McMichael (played by Charlie Hunnam), Edith falls for Thomas and quickly leaves everything behind after a personal tragedy hits her.

She is taken back to his ancestral home, a crumbling British mansion that is built atop a mountain of blood-red clay. It is from there that she discovers the horrifying truth about her husband and the house that “breathes, bleeds, and remembers”.

The mansion itself is a grand masterpiece. Meticulously designed with not a single period detail overlooked, it deepens the dark and moody atmosphere that del Toro built earlier in the scene when young Edith encountered the ghost of her dead mother.

However, floors seem to creak at every step they make in this tragic mansion. And then there’s a ruined roof, where leaves and snow would drift down to the grand foyer. Butterfly-eating black moths flutter through corridors and when the crimson clay stains the snow, the whole mansion just doesn’t seem like a place for any living human being to stay at all.

The fact that this mansion is where Thomas and his menancing sister Lucille grew up made us suspect a far more sinister plot.

As such, we can sort of see how the story would end from a mile away. It was only a matter of time before all the secrets and mysteries surrounding the Sharpe siblings and their mansion would get unlocked by Edith.

Viewers may fear the living more than the dead because ghosts are merely used as decorations in “Crimson Peak”. When ghosts do appear in the film, it is the humans that turn out to be more harmful towards Edith.

With his focus on gothic aesthetic, there’s no denying that this film is del Toro’s effort to revive gothic horror, a horror genre that is popular through the 1940s. It is no wonder that this movie has been rated R because of the intense bursts of violence towards the end of the film.

This film is a tragic and twisted love story that brings out the worst, or rather the ugliest side of humans. It is also perhaps the most beautiful horror film we’ve seen in decades, with costume designers and cinematographers putting insane details to the characters’ costumes and the overall mood of the film.

The movie suggests that sometimes, humans could be the most dangerous creatures of all. Del Toro did a decent job bringing his fascination with gothic romance through this film, while grappling with the rawest form of humanity from a peculiar angle.

Co-produced by Legendary Pictures and Universal Pictures, “Crimson Peak” is slated to be released in Malaysian cinemas on 15th October 2015.

For more information, visit the movie’s official website.

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#SIDESTour: Indonesian Singer Afgansyah Reza To Hold Concert In Johor Bahru

Afgansyah Reza is set to wow his Malaysian fans with his biggest show yet! He will be holding his “SIDES” Tour 2017 at the Persada Johor International Convention Centre in Johor Bahru on 8th April.

This is not the first time that the Indonesian singer has performed in Malaysia. Last September, he held a concert at Dewan Negara, Kuala Lumpur.

Born on 27th May 1989 in Jakarta, Afgansyah Reza aka Afgan, who is the 2nd of 4 children, grew up in a a Muslim musical family of Minangkabau origin. He was offered a contract when producers of Wanna B Instant Recording Studio heard him sing with his friends.

The 27-year-old artiste released his debut album in January 2008 and has won various awards, including “Best Male Vocalist” at the 2009 Anugerah Musik Indonesia. Aside from singing, he made his acting debut in “Bukan Cinta Biasa” (2009) alongside actress Olivia Jensen. Recently, he made a guest appearance at Coach Pavilion Elite’s flagship store launch party.

To date, he has released 4 studio albums: “Confession No.1” (2008), “The One” (2010), “L1ve to Love, Love to L1ve” (2013), and “SIDES” (2016).

Organised by IME Malaysia, Afgan will be joined on stage by Malaysian rapper and hip-hop artiste, SonaOne.

Note: VVIP ticket holders are entitled to a lucky draw, where 600 photo opportunities with Afgan and 50 meet-and-greet passes are up for grabs.

Tickets can be purchased via ticketcharge.com.my. Alternatively, interested patrons can also buy tickets at selected Speedy Video, Victoria Music, Rock Corner and Chambers Music outlets; PJ Live Arts; and the information counter at The Mines and 1 Shamelin shopping malls.

For more info, hit up Afgan’s official Facebook page.


(Video) Netizens React Negatively To Aliff Syukri & Baby Shima Dancing Suggestively

Dato’ Seri Aliff Syukri is back with another controversy! If you recall, the wealthy entrepreneur hinted at releasing another single, this time alongside a popular female artiste, just a couple of weeks ago.

Yesterday (Wednesday, 10th August), Aliff took to his Instagram to share a teaser clip of his new song called “Baby Sayang”. Not only that, he also revealed his former foe Baby Shima as his duet partner. Unsurprisingly, the video featuring the duo has in turn rubbed many people the wrong way.

“The number 1 singer coming through. Is there anyone here who’s excited to hear the voice of Malaysia’s number 1 singer? The concept of the music video is K-pop, and will beat the likes of BTS and BLACKPINK. Stay tuned,” the cosmetics tycoon captioned his post. In the video posted on his socials, Baby Shima is also seen dancing suggestively right next to Aliff.

The post was met with massive backlash from local netizens. Most of them blasted both Aliff and Shima for not learning from their previous controversies. This has also prompted the former’s mom, Bonda Rozita Ibrahim and Muslim preacher PU Syed to call the D’Herbs company owner out.

Bonda Rozita was spotted leaving a comment on the controversial post. “I hate this. Please stop bringing in catastrophe. You’ve been involved with a lot of dramas, from one to another. Rest assured, Kri (Aliff), when it comes to business you don’t need an artiste’s help in order to make it. You don’t have to dance provocatively to earn a living,” the businesswoman reprimanded her son.

Meanwhile, PU Syed took to his Instagram to call for Aliff to rescind his plan to launch the upcoming music video for his new song with the dangdut singer. “Imagine your kids, your wife, and even your mom’s reaction after seeing what you did in the video? What do you want to reveal to the community?” the religious figure revealed in his video. “You have a name and a title, please think before committing things that will bring the wrath of God.”

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After facing tons of criticisms online, Aliff has disabled the comments section on the aforementioned post.

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Hype’s Album Review: Shogun – Dragon

We’ve been listening to his music for years, so when we heard that he was >thisclose< to finally releasing his debut album, we were absolutely elated! He is, after all, the brainchild behind some of the dance music communities’ most well-loved trance and progressive tunes such as “Save Me” and “Skyfire”, after all.

American born Taiwanese producer Andrew Chen aka DJ Shogun is the first (and perhaps still the only) Asian DJ/producer to have been signed on to Armin van Buuren’s juggernaut, Armada Music. Clearly, he made a statement enough to have been personally handpicked by trance celestial being Armin to be on the label. And Shogun certainly went on to prove having done so by delivering massive tunes time and time again.

His debut album, “Dragon”, has been 4 years in the making and it comes packed with 10 impressive tracks. We dare claim that they’re impressive because we were given first dibs on the album, and thus, we’ve already heard all that’s to come when “Dragon” is released in about a month!

Most of you might have already heard the ever so special “Erhu” track, which was release ahead of the debut album. As you would expect, “Erhu” features Shogun’s trademark elements – the pairing of an unlikely instrument with dance music beats. An “erhu” is a 2-stringed bowed Chinese musical instrument, sometimes called a “southern fiddle”. And believe us when we say that Shogun made it work for his track, coupled with an oriental-type breakdown:

It’s emotional, to say the least, and us being Asians, we loved it. Right down to its very core.

We were also mesmerised the moment we heard the lead single off “Dragon“, a track of the same name which featuring the beautiful vocals of Adara. “Dragon” is an amazing blend of the big room type of vibe without being too big room-ish because it’s laced with dreamy melodies as well as Adara’s voice. It’s a strange sort of bliss to listen to, really.

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The same can be said about “Laputa”, a track that’s mostly beautiful because of its soft piano chords.

Oh, if you’re craving for more anthem-y sounds, Shogun has got those down pat too. Tracks like the uplifting “Zanarkand” and the more driving “Abduction” are absolutely heart-pumping, with the latter possibly rendering you dizzy with its euphoric climax moment. Let’s not forget that there’s also “Find Me”, a collaboration between Shogun and Tania Zygar (who has previously worked with the likes of tyDi and Arty). “Find Me” is a match made in dance music heaven for Tania’s voice and Shogun’s synths.

A masterpiece, if we do say so ourselves!

The full tracklist for Shogun’s debut album, “Dragon”, is as follows:

Shogun’s album is slated for a 12th December release. You may pre-order it from iTunes here.

For more information, visit Shogun’s Facebook page. He’s also on Twitter and Instagram, so hit him up!