#TheCrowdedRoom: Leonardo DiCarpio To Play A Man With 24 Personalities

A biopic about Billy Milligan, the man with 24 different, independent personalities? No problem, as long as Leonardo DiCaprio is going to play Milligan and eventually win his first ever Oscar (hopefully) for his role in this movie.

After taking a long break from acting and flying around the world for his environmental work, “The Great Gatsby” star goes back to the Hollywood scene with several movies in the pipeline, one of which includes New Regency’s upcoming movie named “The Crowded Room”.

According to The Hollywood Reporter, the Golden Globes winning actor is almost ready to play the role he’s eyed for nearly 20 years. He expressed his interest in playing Milligan since 1997 but the project went into the development hell after “Avatar” director James Cameron left the project. At that time, Cameron already co-wrote a screenplay with Todd Graff based on Daniel Keyes’ award-winning non-fiction novel “The Minds of Billy Milligan”.

Cameron’s screenplay mainly focuses on the realisation and the diagnosis of Milligan after being charged with robbery and raping 3 women on the Ohio State University campus. He was later diagnosed with extreme multiple personality disorder due to 24 distinctively different personalities that exist in his brain. There is Arthur, an extremely sophisticated and educated Englishman and there’s Ragen, a Yugoslavian communist who admitted to the robbery. His lesbian personality, Adalana was the one responsible for committing 3 rape cases in Ohio.

He passed away in December last year after he and his lawyers used the defense and agreed that his alternate personalities committed the crimes without his knowledge.

DiCaprio will serve as a producer alongside Jennifer Davisson and Alexandra Milchan while Jason Smilovic and Todd Katzberg are set to write the adapted script. Smilovic’s credits include “Lucky Number Slevin” and Todd Phillips’ upcoming “Arms and the Dudes”. There are a number of actors courted for the role of Milligan including Matthew McConaughey, Johnny Depp, Brad Pitt, Sean Penn, and John Cusack.

DiCaprio will be seen next in Alejandro González Iñárritu’s “The Revenant”, which is scheduled for a limited release on 25th December 2015 and a worldwide release on 8th January 2016.


“Fear Street Trilogy”: Who Are The Shadyside Killers?

Netflix’s “Fear Street Trilogy” tells of a nightmare 300 years in the making that has riddled the town of Shadyside with a slew of sinister murderers, birthed out of the Witch’s curse that will wreak havoc until hand and body unite.

We start off with a murder massacre in 1994, which then triggers further tragedy when we find out that The Masked Murder is not the only one hunting down the residents of Shadyside. Who else has been possessed by Sarah Fier? Get to know the Shadyside killers below!

Meet Ryan Torres – the 18-year-old behind the Mall Massacre in “Fear Street Part 1: 1994”. Ryan snaps after he is taken over by the Witch’s curse and proceeds to take the lives of seven people in the Shadyside Mall before getting shot in the head by Sheriff Nick Goode.

Next up, we’ve got a killer with a sack over his head and an axe in hand. We learn in “Fear Street Part 2: 1978” that The Nightwing Killer is Cindy Berman’s “perfect” boyfriend Tommy Slater. He is responsible for 12 deaths at Camp Nightwing.

She’s a slasher to remember with a body count of eight in total. You’ll hear this lovely songstress humming “You Always Hurt The One You Love”, before she slashes her victims’ faces off. The deadly lady with a razor from the mid ‘60s is none other than Ruby Lane who killed her boyfriend and her friends, and then slit her own wrists.

This Milkman doesn’t carry anything but a switchblade. Harry Rooker has scarring down the side of his face and can only see out of one eye. He’s notorious for killing seven Shadyside “housewives” with his switchblade.

Probably the only thing more terrifying than Chucky. Billy Barker is a scary little boy with a face mask and a baseball bat. We learn from newspaper clippings that Billy was a deformed child who bashed his brothers’ heads in while they slept and killed his parents too.

Guess you can say that children are the apple of his eye. Cyrus Miller, also known as The Pastor, was the first recorded Shadyside killer. We meet him in “Fear Street Part 3: 1666” as he kills most of the children in the settlement and cuts out their eyes. Yikes.

This killer remains a mystery. All we know about this killer is from the headline: “Body Parts Found. Humpty Dumpty Killer Strikes Again!”. Did he sit on a wall? Did he have a great fall? Guess we’ll never know.

The Grifter is a big question mark too. All we know is that he has a mask on and is featured in the newspaper with the headline: “Grifter Guts Girls”. We can safely assume that he was a true ladies man.

If you’re still feeling a bit blur about the “Fear Street Trilogy” timeline, we’ve got you covered in this nifty infographic below:

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Get acquainted with these star-studded Shadyside killers, find them in “Fear Street Part 1: 1994”, “Fear Street Part 2: 1978”, and “Fear Street Part 3: 1666”, now streaming on Netflix!

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2NE1 In Malaysia 2012 Cancelled

If you haven’t heard, Korean super girl group 2NE1’s “Global Tour – New Evolution” Tour Live in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia has been cancelled. Initially posted on 2NE1’s Facebook page late yesterday, the news came as a shock to Blackjacks and K-pop fans. While the announcement has saddened most of us, concert organizer Running Into The Sun said in an official statement that it was due to unresolved technical issues and that a full ticketing refund will be made at a later date.

The 2NE1 Global Tour 2012 in Malaysia – New Evolution, initially to be held 8th December 2012 at Stadium Malawati, will unfortunately be cancelled due to unresolved technical issues encountered while producing the show.

This decision was made by Running Into The Sun after intense deliberation; and in order not to compromise on the production and safety of running the show and to make the fairest decision for fans, concert organizer Running Into The Sun is greatly saddened to have to make this decision.

Running Into The Sun is extremely sorry about the inconvenience and disappointment caused to all fans, members of the media and other parties involved in or affected by this; and seeks your kind understanding in this matter.  Running Into The Sun also apologizes to the artist 2NE1 as well as YG for the inconvenience caused.

For members of the public who have previously purchased tickets, a full refund will be given. Further ticketing refund details will be released soon on their Facebook page.

For more information, visit Running Into The Sun’s website or contact them at info@runningintothesun.com.


Someone Threw A Phone At Khalid During His Performance At Urbanscapes

The “Young Dumb & Broke” hit maker Khalid was in Malaysia last weekend for Urbanscapes 2018, but something happened during his performance.

According to Twitter, one of his Malaysian fans threw a phone during his “Location” performance, and it hit him right in the chest. Ouch!

hahaha it’s all good, that was some bullshit but I wasn’t gonna stop singing over it ❤ https://t.co/AA7Rp2vhym

— Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) November 5, 2018

But The Great Khalid didn’t let the interruption bother him and continued with the show. Although he did admit that the phone hurt his chest.

The video went viral on Twitter and Malaysian fans are ashamed and angry that Khalid experience such incident in Malaysia.

The whole phone incident with Khalid is so embarrassing like this is why artists don’t come to Malaysia because people pull shit like this.

— annie (@annieeareuokay) November 6, 2018

i swear malaysia always becomes an embarrassment when it comes to concerts. first selena with the whole “aurat” thing, then the crowd saying “n***a” at good vibes w SZA performing, now a phone thrown at khalid? i….

The person who threw the phone is an indie artist named Rufus, who apologised for the incident, claiming that it was an accident.

“My phone got knocked onto the stage and it hit Khalid and one of his dancers. Khalid passed my phone to security backstage,” he explained in one of his Instagram stories.

However, a certain fan has caught the incident from another angle to show that it was definitely not an accident.

With whole issue getting out of hands on Twitter, Khalid decided to explain everything that he saw that night. “Aight I’ma say this shit about the phone and I’m moving on with my life. When I’m on stage, I’m aware and I see everything. So does my team. I grab notes from stage, I read phones on stage. I read hand gestures. Everything.”

“I make it my job to interact with the crowd and have fun with everybody! Because that’s just how I am. Therefore, I know who threw the phone,” he explained.

Aight i’ma say this shit about the phone and I’m moving on with my life 😂😂😂 when I’m on stage, I’m aware and I see everything. So does my team. I grab notes from stage, I read phones on stage. I read hand gestures. Everything

— Khalid (@thegreatkhalid) November 7, 2018

“I saw it all right before it happened. The phone couldn’t have gone from the middle of the crowd, over groups of people, past the barricade, all the way to the middle of the stage on accident, no way.”

“But when it happened, I kept performing because regardless if I was angry or not, I’m not going to let that affect the mood of the show. I had fun! But I am also, not a dumb ass. it’s not that deep,” Khalid tweeted.

So there you have it! The lesson here, don’t throw hard objects at artist on stage, you can throw them letters, notes, flowers or money, but not things that can hurt them!

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Contest: 5 Reasons To Stay At OYO & Win Vouchers Worth RM200

Thinking of having a staycation in Malaysia? Or maybe you’re heading back to your hometown for Chinese New Year? Then perhaps you’d like to consider OYO as your go-to option.

What is OYO you asked? OYO (an acronym for “On Your Own”) is South Asia’s largest and fastest growing hospitality group. The company provides hotel accommodation through existing inventory brands. If there’s one thing travellers and city dwellers can count on OYO, it’s the reassurance of quality living spaces without compromising on location, quality, and price.

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“There was a huge disconnect between demand and supply of quality living spaces that’s being offered in Malaysia, forcing travellers and urban dwellers to compromise on location, quality and price. As a full-stack hospitality company, we utilise technology and talent to fix this problem, and upgrade all forms of real estate to offer high quality living experiences,” said OYO Malaysia’s new country head, Tan Ming Luk.

OYO was founded by college dropout Ritesh Agarwal in India in May 2013 when he was just 19 years old! The problem in finding affordable accommodations with good hospitality is something we all often face regardless of where we come from. According to Ritesh, OYO promises to make quality assurance its top priority.

Here are 5 more reasons why we think OYO is awesome:

OYO hotels has pledge to offer the same level of service and quality for all OYO accommodation. You can expect there to be air conditioning, a clean bathroom, free wifi, a television, spotless white bed linen of a certain thread count, branded toiletries, and more.

OYO Home works on similar model as other homestays. It’s targeted to travellers who prefer home stays that offer the local flavour in terms of cuisine, experiences and location.

Capital O is curated for those who want a more luxurious stay.

OYO is ubiquitous across the globe. It has already made its mark in India, China, Indonesia, Philippines, Japan, England, Vietnam, Sri Lanka, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Nepal, Singapore, Thailand, Brazil, Spain, with more to come.

In Malaysia alone, OYO has over 150 hotels and 6000 rooms available across all major cities. They include:

With the hassle-free option of booking your hotel now and making your payment later, you no longer have to worry about paying in advance. According to its FAQ, “customers have the option to either make an advance payment or pay at the hotel during check-out”.

Bookings can be made on the OYO website. But when you download the OYO app, users will be rewarded with RM100 OYO Money, which you can use it for further discounts when booking your stays. Feel free to make your bookings via Android or IOS.

For our Hype x OYO Chinese New Year contest, we’re looking to reward 25 winners with RM200 worth of OYO vouchers each. This will give you the perfect excuse to start planning your upcoming trips for the year. Here are a few important things to note:

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For more information, visit OYO’s website here.

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Livin’ The Wholesome Life With Liang!

Here’s one dude we haven’t seen in a long time. But we’ve heard that he has gone on to make waves, huge waves, since the launch of Capital FM. Radio waves, to be precise.

Liang is now a radio DJ alongside Deborah Raj for Capital FM’s “The Jam Break” from 4pm to 8pm on weekdays. For four whole hours, Liang and sidekick Deborah would ramble on about anything and everything that revolves around relationships. Keeping it real, with no holds barred and strictly no taboos. No doubt about it though, the zany duo certainly do keep things fun, fresh, and quirky on the airwaves.

Luckily for us, Liang wasn’t too busy making candid jokes yesterday so we met up with him and kicked back for a little bit on a sunny Tuesday afternoon.

It’s been a long while since we last met, Liang. Since Capital FM’s launch, to be exact! How have you been and what have you been up to?

“Radio. That’s pretty much the bulk of it. There’s also being ambassador for StART Society. I also still teach music. There’s also a TV show that’s in the works! It’s for the urban market I’d say it’s a work in progress. But everything has to fit into my schedule because my timing is havoc. It’s just working it out because schedule-wise, that’s the biggest obstacle. I stay here and I work here (in the Damansara neighbourhood) so everything has been just right for me..”

Right! You live near the office! We remember now. What are the perks of staying to close to work? Do you get to wake up just a bit later?

“Well, it’s a lot like ‘Oh I forgot my tag!’ then I run home to get it or ‘Oh my laptop is..’, you know? But you see, the funny things is, the closer you stay to work it becomes an inversed relationship. The further you stay, you wake up earlier to beat the jam. The closer you stay, you take it for granted.”

Oh! Which reminds us, you have a career as a recording artiste. What’s in the works for that?

“Once a music man, always a music man, I’d say. I have so much going on that I have to focus on just one thing and that is radio DJing at Capital FM. The passion is still there, it doesn’t really go away but this season of my life, this period (being a radio DJ), I quite like it so..yeah. I still sing though occasionally. On air (laughs).”

That’s exciting! And on top of that, you’re one of StART Society’s ambassadors. What did you decide to be a part of that?

“I only became an ambassador recently. Since end March this year, to be exact. They spoke to me some time then and I’ve always wanted to say yes but I held back initially (last year) because I’ve been involved with shady charities. Like, some charities are charities by front but nothing went into the betterment of the children’s lives. StART Society, on the other hand, is different because they’re very transparent and it helps to know that they’re doing something great with like-minded people for a common cause.”

Did that become the source of your inspiration?

“None of us are getting paid as ambassadors but we wouldn’t have it any other way. With this ambassadorial role, it’s good to think that there is a lot more than you can give apart from doing things for yourself only. It’s good to be able to think about the betterment of others as opposed to just, ‘Oh, I feel like spending RM10,000 on a holiday’, you know? It’s a very full life. If ever you want a purpose in a wholesome, rich life, this would be it.”

We totally agree with the wholesome, rich life part. Tell us though, how would you change the world and make it a better place?

“Yeah! No doubt, it’s a crazy ride. I wish I could do more but I can’t. But if I could do that, change the world and make it a better place, I’d like for people to be able to see the situation and not be in denial.”

Aww. We want to grow up to be just like you. Thanks for speaking to us!

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For more information on StART Society please visit their website or contact Joshua Lee at 03-7954 7423 or via email at joshua.lee@start.org.my. To find out more about Liang, check out his DJ profile here.

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Doing The “Disko” With DJ Wolfram

Known to be one of the most creative minds of our time, Wolfram “Marflow” Eckert is easily distinguishable from his peers by the fact that he is smart, enthusiastic, and beautiful. And by beautiful, we mean his model good looks.

Who would’ve thought that a boy from a small no name town in Austria could’ve gone from being a young music enthusiast to making a name in the club scene, to touring the world? We sure didn’t. But DJ Wolfram, the self-proclaimed music junkie, always knew that he had extraordinary intelligence when it came to music.

As a matter of fact, he’s probably one of the only DJs we know who is more of a collector of weird electronic records from the 80s than he is a DJ. Strange, huh?

Is he as strange as his profile makes him out to be? We find out:

So, here’s what we gotta ask you – and we know this is coming at the very beginning of your chat with us but, why “Diskokaine”?

“Because when I came up with that name it was almost 10 years ago and I wanted something catchy. ‘Disko’ was just rediscovered so it was kind of new and I think ‘kokaine’ is some sort of drug. I thought kids like that combination. But I think it’s not healthy.”

What would you say your musical style is like and who are the people who have influenced that style?

“Now my style is not really easy to describe anymore because I’m now open to everything. I used to play only Italy disco, Chicago house and a bit of real disco. Now I just like good music that makes people happy.”

Where would you say was the best and most memorable venue that you’ve ever played at?

“Panorama bar, Berlin, and D-Edge in Sao Paolo.”

Like most DJs/producers, a lot of traveling comes into play in your career. Tell us, what’s in your luggage?

“I have only some clothes, a MacBook air 11″, and toothbrush/toothpaste with me. I avoid checking in so it’s all only hand luggage and as light as possible.”

What can Malaysian partygoers expect from your gig at Kuala Lumpur Bedroom on the 13th of July?

“‘BIG FUN’ as Kevin Saunderson would say it with his ‘Inner City’ project. Thanks Hype!”

Catch DJ Wolfram at Bedroom Pavilion KL on the 13th July 2012 (Friday) but please, be ready to be enthralled.

For more information, visit Bedroom’s website.

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(UPDATE) #Apple: New iPads + New OS Launch Next Month?

What, you didn’t think that Apple has called it a wrap for 2014, did you? Not so soon! Hot on their heels after announcing the iPhones and the Apple Watch and releasing the new iOS8 just today, the tech company has scheduled a few more announcements for next month.

According to Daily Dot, Apple is set to launch 2 new iPads and the next version of its Mac operating system, OS X Yosemite, at its next event!

This would officially mark the 6th generation of their iPad and the 3rd edition of the iPad mini. The iPad is expected to have a 9.7in screen, while the new version of the iPad mini will have a 7.9in screen.

On top of that, there has been really exciting rumours about the upcoming OS X Yosemite, which has apparently undergone a complete visual overhaul.

Trudy Muller, a spokeswoman for Apple, declined to comment. Naturally, since Apple has always loved keeping everything under tight wraps anyway. Until it becomes impossible to ignore, such as this massive structure that was specifically built for the iPhones and Apple Watch announcement just the other day.

Apple’s next launch is scheduled for October.

According to Recode, Apple’s planning to hold the above mentioned event on 16th October. Just in time for us to start writing letters to Santa because dayumn, we really would like a new iPad mini! Please?


Here, Have A Slice Of “Pi” In 3D

Oh, we do believe that one Yann Martel book has been sitting on the “Bestsellers” shelves of every bookstore imaginable for years now. Not only has it been bestselling for so long, “Life of Pi” is also a “Man Booker” prize winning book.

The story centers on a young Indian man’s incredible survival at sea when the ship that he and his family were on sinks. Pi (the young Indian man) isn’t alone though. Already against all odds, he finds himself stuck on a small lifeboat in the company of a hyena, an orangutan, a zebra, and a Bengal tiger named “Richard Parker”.

And director Ang Lee’s first ever 3D film will be based on the very same remarkable story of Pi. What’s Ang Lee doing with a technological breakthrough like that? Before you comment, consider this; during its early footage screening at Los Angeles’ CinemaCom this year, it already received a fantastic response and left the audience hungry for more.

But the 57-year-old Academy Award-winning director said, “To be honest, I like to be modest. I would like people to get surprise about my work, instead of it being over-hyped. That’s what I’d be more comfortable with.”

Really, Ang Lee? The mention of your name is already all hype! Nevermind the awesome looking trailer:

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And also, the awesome looking international trailer:

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Since the official announcement of its cast, it has already created tremendous buzz and is still continuing to create waves around the world. “Life of Pi” stars the debuntate Suraj Sharma alongside other Indian actors such as Tabu, Adil Hussain, and Hollywood’s Tobey Maguire and Gerard Depardieu.

The film is scheduled to be released on 21st November 2012.

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

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#MagnumKL: First 500 Customers To Get Free Customised Ice Cream

You’ve probably heard about the opening of the first Magnum Cafe in Malaysia but do you know when you can finally visit the cafe? We do!

According to MAGNUM’s Facebook page, patrons can finally make their way to the cafe on 14th Nov and redeem the free customised ice cream. That’s right, everyone, you can create your own ice cream for FREE!

But of course, there is no such thing as free lunch in the world as the free customised ice cream promo is only limited to 500 patrons on a first-come, first-serve basis. We don’t know about you but we can already foresee a long queue in front of the cafe and a sudden influx of ice cream pictures on Instagram.

What’s so special about the customised Magnum ice cream, you ask?

The “Make My Magnum” experience allows patrons to personalise their own Magnum ice cream bar with over hundreds of flavour combinations available for its coating, topping, and drizzling.

To create a unique flavour combination, patrons will get to choose up to 3 toppings out of 9 carefully selected ingredients. For that extra layer of the finest Magnum coating on your ice cream bar, patrons can then choose either milk chocolate or dark chocolate that is made with Belgian chocolate. As if that wasn’t enough for the makings of a perfect ice cream, MMM takes things up a notch by offering a wide selection of drizzlings such as goji berries and pistachios.

With the freedom to personalise our own ice cream, it came as no surprise that Magnum has become one of world’s most sought-after ice cream brand.

There is no official announcement about the grand launch of the first Magnum cafe yet but you can get a first look at the cafe this Friday while redeeming your free customised ice cream.


#FFM28: “Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa” Cinematographer Returns Awards In Garbage Bag

Malaysia’s national film awards ceremony, Filem Festival Malaysia ke-28 (FFM28), was under fire recently for segregating local-made movies based on language.

While many have complained about how the films are categorised on social media, famed cinematographer Mohd Noor Kassim has taken his objection a step further. Mohd Noor won several awards through “Hikayat Merong Mahawangsa” and “Setem”, but decided to return the awards in a garbage bag to the committee as part of his protest.

The exchange took place in Platinum Sentral, Kuala Lumpur, during a #tanyaFINAS session. After the 2-hour event, Mohd Noor walked up to Director General of FINAS (National Film Development Corporation Malaysia), Datuk Kamil Othman, and handed him his previous awards.

Mohd Noor, who also willingly pulled out from the 28th edition of the awards, expressed, “I am a Malay, but looks like Malays are afraid to compete with other races. As a Malay, this makes me feel ashamed.”

Explaining that it is the quality and the message of the film that matters and not the language, he continued:

“I am still not satisfied as we are all Malaysians. Why do we need the segregation?”

The filmmaker also had harsh words for the ruling, insisting that this year’s nominations were “all based on favouritism and is a political game”. He also commented that Malaysia might be taking huge steps forward into the future, but there are still some who have a backwards mindset.

It seems like despite the massive backlash, there will neither be any re-nominations for FFM28 nor change in the decision. This is because CEO of PFM (Malaysia Film Producers Association) N. Pansha and president Yusof Haslam said that only Malay films should be nominated since they are the ones using the national language.

However, there is still hope for future editions of the award show, as FINAS director-general Datuk Kamil Othman said that it is “not impossible” for the 3 non-Bahasa Malaysia categories, “Best Non-Bahasa Melayu Film”, “Best Director For Non-Bahasa Melayu Film”, and “Best Screenplay For Non-Bahasa Melayu Film”, to be abolished.

FFM28 will take place on 3rd September at Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

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

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Lovin’ Boys Like Girls’ Crazy World!

We first met American pop rock band Boys Like Girls when they were in town in June 2012 for Livescape Asia’s Rockawayfest Showcase. Having seen their live performance without first listening to their EP or their LP (it was only released after the show), we could only wait with bated breaths for the album launch.

Also, we managed to speak to the band’s lead guitarist Paul DiGiovanni briefly about working on “Crazy World” so you can imagine how excited we were to finally get ouFer hands on a copy.

The last we heard from Boys Like Girls (and we mean that quite literally) was when they made a duet with country darling Taylor Swift for “Two Is Better Than One”. Soon after, they went on that hiatus of theirs. So when we heard that they were back, we were looking forward to hear another top class power ballad written by Martin Johnson (Boys Like Girls vocalist and frontman). That search for a love tune wasn’t in vain though. It landed us right smack in the song, “Be Your Everything“:

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We know, we know. We should save (what we think is) the best song for last but this one totally stole our hearts (and took our breaths) away.

We’re not sure what kind of genius Martin is because only he can come up with lyrics like these:

We’ve got a story but I’m about to change the ending.

You’re perfect for me and more than just a friend,

I’ll be your shelter, I’ll be your storm,

I’ll make you shiver, I’ll keep you warm,

See now that doesn’t take much convincing to love. Right? Thought so.

Then we take it up a notch with the summery “Life Of The Party”. If you’re looking to be driving in sunny ol’ Malaysia on an easy weekend, this is the song you want to be blasting over your player. Or over your iPod – whichever works best. We must remind you though that for all that its catchy beats is worth, “Life Of The Party” is definitely best shared with friends. Especially if you know the words to the song:

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Finally, Martin goes all semi-country mode with “The First Time“. In true Nashville-style, he sings about an “old white cherokee” and the “old diner” that was shut down. It sure sounds like he’s reminiscing and going back to his roots. Or rather, meeting his first love again after putting years in the gap between them.

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Can you relate? We think some of us can. Oh, and whether you’re ready or not, Boys Like Girls is back. Take note.

Boys Like Girls’ “Crazy World” is available now at a music store near you. Alternatively, you could also purchase the album off iTunes here.

For more information, visit their website. Don’t forget to “LIKE” the boys’ Facebook page.

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#RapidKL: Commuters Required To Change MyRapid Card To New MyRapid TnG Card

Heads up all you commuters out there: To those using MyRapid card, you are now required to change to a new MyRapid TnG card.

Rapid KL explained that the change is to coincide with their new ticketing system – which has been upgraded to the Touch ‘N Go platform. In addition to LRT, Monorail, and bus services, the new MyRapid TnG card will enable passengers access to MRT as well.

As stated on their Facebook page, it is compulsory to migrate the card as the old card will no longer be valid starting from 16th July onwards. The MyRapid migration exercise begins next Thursday (15th June) up till 15th July.

The 1 on 1 card exchange can be done at all Rapid KL Customer Service Counters at LRT, Monorail and BRT stations, with the exception of Abdullah Hukum LRT Station. Do note that the migration exercise only takes place from 6:30 am – 2.00 pm and 3:30 pm to 10:30 pm.

With the new MyRapid TnG card, you can reload it at most Rapid KL Customer Service Counters or any location that offers the reload facilities, including the Touch ‘N Go Hubs and Self Service Kiosks.

And yes, that means you will now be subjected to a RM0.50 reload fee. From 16th July onwards, the Ticket Vending Machine (TVM) can only be used to buy token. To avoid long queues, commuters are encourage to reload at the other aforementioned venues.

In case you’re wondering, MyRapid Concession cardholders (Student/ Senior Citizen/ OKU) are also required to switch their current cards to the new MyRapid TnG Concession card. Don’t worry, Rapid KL has ensure that those who migrate will receive their new card on the same day upon exchange.

For more information, head on over to Rapid KL’s Facebook page.


YG Entertainment Releases MV Teaser For WINNER’s “Island”

This morning (3rd August), YG Entertainment has dropped a new MV teaser for WINNER’s (위너) comeback track, titled “Island”. Taken from their upcoming single “Our Twenty For”, the tropical house number was co-composed by YG producers Future Bounce and Bekuh BOOM. Meanwhile, the lyrics were written by members Yoon, Mino, and Hoony.

“Our Twenty For” is believed to symbolise WINNER’s youth, passion, and special friendship. It also refers to the average age of the members, which is 24. Moreover, the single album’s 2nd title track, “Love Me Love Me”, is described as a disco song with a catchy hook.

Shot in Hawaii, the MV teaser shows the boys exploring the island’s beautiful landscapes and towns. The clip doesn’t show much, but we love its vintage look and feel.

WINNER made their highly-anticipated debut in 2014 with “2014 S/S”, which contained the hit tracks “Empty” and “Color Ring”. However, Nam Taehyun subsequently halted all his activities and eventually left the group in November 2016 due to mental health issues.

“Our Twenty For” is slated for release at 4pm KST tomorrow (4th August).

For more info, visit WINNER’s official website and Facebook page.


The Little Mermaid: The Internet Wants BTS’ Jimin To Play Prince Eric

Disney’s upcoming “The Little Mermaid” remake has been trending on social media following the official announcement of Princess Ariel.

Beyonce’s protege, Halle Bailey, will be taking on the titular role, making her the 2nd coloured person to play a white Disney princess. There’s now one question on everyone’s lips – who’s playing Prince Eric?

K-pop fans, or more specifically ARMYs, have been pushing for Jimin (박지민) from BTS (방탄소년단). Their reasoning? The 23-year-old K-pop star has the perfect hair and the jawline to be Ariel’s love interest.

A Korean (Asian) Disney prince together with an African American Disney princess – now that would be a first in a decade, wouldn’t it? Netizens were also lobbying for 32-year-old Remy Hii who starred in “Crazy Rich Asians” and more recently in “Spider-Man: Far from Home”. We personally think he’s too old for Bailey though.

Other big names that were thrown out there include pop star Shawn Mendes, “Hamilton” actor Jordan Fisher, Nick Jonas, Alex Landi, Harry Styles, and Noah Centineo.

Selfishly I want Harry Styles as Prince Eric 😭 pic.twitter.com/2OUkic6J05

— Kirbie Barbiecore Johnson (@kirbiejohnson) July 3, 2019

Fresh off of #Spiderman… Remy Hii would make a great Prince Eric.   #thelittlemermaid pic.twitter.com/ah9h9KzH8N

— Laura ลอร'า 劳拉 🍥 (@lsirikul) July 3, 2019

(Unless I’m right, in which case, I knew it all along)

But, Halle’s super young, at 19. So, I need someone around her age (under 25) for Prince Eric.

I wouldn’t be mad at Noah Centineo. pic.twitter.com/GGlIXcXQWT

— kyle alex brett (@kyalbr) July 3, 2019

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#Carousell: Malaysian Woman Who Almost Gets Duped By Scammer Trolls Back Hard

The dawn of the digital age brought a plethora of groundbreaking technologies such as social media platforms, apps, online services, cloud-everything, and information all skewed towards providing for users’ convenience.

Sometimes, these conveniences can work against your favour, especially when scammers try to get on it. And it’s easy for them to get away with it because in the virtual world, identities can be masked and people can stay anonymous. We’ve seen numerous types of scams online – Firefly Airlines, online dating, Singapore Airlines – all with the intention of either stealing someone’s identity or duping someone of their hard-earned money.

Recently, Malaysian woman Baiti Al-Jannati got on Carousell (an online consumer-to-consumer community marketplace) for the first time to sell a book.

Note: How Carousell works is, through the app, users are able to list their items for sale or buy items from other users. It also has an instant messaging feature to facilitate communication between sellers and potential buyers when negotiating an offer.

Not long after she listed the item for sale, she was approached by someone named Farina. “So I thought I was getting my first buyer on Carousell. Ciss,” Baiti said in her Facebook post.

Farina approached Baiti via WhatsApp to enquire about the book that Baiti had put up for sale on Carousell. According to Baiti’s screenshots, Farina, who was using an international number, claimed that she was in Belgium but had intended to post the book to her sister in Kedah.

Everything seemed fine, Baiti offered to check Pos Laju rates and continued to discuss the sale with Farina despite noticing that Farina’s Carousell account had been suspended. She even described the condition of the book to ensure that the buyer was okay with how it would be presented, presumably to the buyer’s sister in Kedah. It was really going well, right down to the moment Farina made the payment (the book plus postage costs RM23), and then it quickly got awkward from there.

Farina claimed that she made the payment and that Baiti should expect an e-mail from Farina’s bank with the receipt as well as the confirmation details. It started getting suspicious when Farina went on to say that due to her bank’s “monthly upgrade”, she had to transfer a minimum of RM500 to Baiti’s account and insisted that Baiti transferred RM477 back into her account.

She also added that if Baiti didn’t do it within the hour, the bank will take “illegal action” and Baiti will be arrested, namedropping the FBI and the “state police” in the process.

As soon as Baiti started conversing in Bahasa Melayu (Malay), Farina, who originally posed as a Malaysian, said she couldn’t understand her. But she continued to insist (in English) that Baiti makes the transfer “either by nearest ATM or online banking business” and repeatedly asked Baiti, “Are you ready to make the transfer? Are you ready to make the transfer now?”

Well aware that she was being taken for a ride, Baiti continued to converse in Bahasa Melayu and declared that she no longer wishes to proceed with the sale of her book.

As seen in the screenshot above, Farina (by now, it’s pretty clear that he/she is a scammer), completely unaware that he/she was about to get trolled hard by Baiti, continued to insist on the transfer and made empty “the FBI and the state police” threats.

It culminated in the best response to a scammer that we’ve ever seen in a long time:

Needless to say, the scammer was never heard from again!

Laughter aside, this is not the first time that scammers are approaching users on Carousell. In fact, there’s an entire Tumblr blog called “Carouhell” which features a slew of “Carousell from Hell” experiences. Thus, we cannot stress enough how important it is to be 100% aware of who you exchange details with or make dealings with in the virtual world, especially if they’re strangers. If you know that you’re about to get scammed, the best thing to do would be to ignore the requests, no matter how many threats the scammer throws at you.

Or, you know, you can do what Baiti did and arm yourself with some handy memes and perhaps have a good laugh over it ;)

P/S: When we approached Baiti to ask for her consent to write this post, she shared that “Farina” was using an international number that started with +234. Baiti Googled it and it’s the country code for Nigeria. Just a tip, guys! Google is your best friend.

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#ZoukKL: Kuala Lumpur’s Superclub To Host 8-Bit Parties For Christmas & NYE

Got plans this Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve? No? Well, you do now ;)

This festive season, superclub Zouk KL is game up for a big celebration ver. 8-bit. Paying homage to the origins of console games and pixel art, the original 8-bit entourage of characters will come alive in 2 instalments on 24th and 31st December.

Forget the predictable Christmas and festive themes! Following Zouk KL’s recent StarFunk Theme Party, the superclub is moving into the 8-bit world – when Nintendo brought gaming back in a big, big way – a renaissance period that produced some of the most iconic video games ever created.

On 24th and 31st December, some of these characters – Mario, Pacman, Luigi, Donkey Kong – alongside Santa and his Santarinas will come alive as Zouk KL transforms into an a super arcade where its club’s exterior and its rooms will be decked in an 8-bit fashion.

Cover charge for Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve

Make your reservation now! RSVN +60321103888 :)

For more information, hit up Zouk KL’s website or Facebook page.


#2NE1: YG CEO Yang Hyun Suk Says No Plans For Comeback Yet

It has been more than a year since 2NE1 released a new album, and it appears that the wait for a follow-up will continue.

In a report by Soompi, YG Entertainment‘s CEO Yang Hyun Suk admitted that the idol girl group group currently does not have immediate plans for a comeback yet.

If Hyun Suk’s words are to be believed, Blackjacks (as 2NE1 fans are lovingly known) just have to wait a little longer for their queens to return to the music scene.

According to Allkpop, citing Korean media outlet Newsen, Hyun Suk has revealed their future plans for 2NE1 during a press conference he held after iKON‘s debut concert in Seoul.

During the press conference, he said, “It’s difficult to say that 2NE1 will release an album by a certain time.”

Blackjacks were worried about the possible disbandment of the group, but Hyun Suk reassured fans by saying that the company “will think of (plans for) 2NE1” after CL, the leader of group, makes her American debut. He added that “2NE1 is contracted until next year”.

It’s understand to why fans were worried about the group’s future as media has been reporting that the group was “on the verge of breaking up”. The girls were further surrounded by rumours of disbandment after Minzy deleted “21” off of her SNS username and changed her profile introduction from “Official 2NE1 Minzy” to “Official Minzy”.

However, after the disbandment rumours emerged online, Minzy made her account private for a while and changed her username back to the way it was. YG Entertainment has also denied all these claims.

For now, Dara is focusing on acting and appearing in variety TV while Minzy has been reported to be focusing on her studies. Park Bom has gone on a long hiatus after being embroiled in a drug controversy last year.

Regarding Park Bom’s hiatus, Yang Hyun Suk commented:

It’s a sensitive issue, but there are controversies surrounding Park Bom from last year. Truthfully, I thought she needed time to reflect.

In other news, YG’s new girl group may debut somewhere next year as the YG CEO said, “We are discussing with our producers, as we have been planning too long for the new girl group. I’m hoping for a debut album early next year. They are young, but they are ready.”

What do you think of Hyun Suk’s statement regarding 2NE1’s future? Do you think their finest days are behind them?

We certainly hope the girls can stay strong and come back better than ever. Share your thoughts about their status in the comments box below.

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Spoiler Alert: Malaysia Plays A Part In Marvel’s “Venom” Movie

Marvel’s new superhero movie “Venom” will be released in Malaysian cinemas tomorrow on 4th October 2018.

But several media including Hype Malaysia who watched the movie preview yesterday were shocked to find out that our country Malaysia actually plays a role in the movie.

(*Minor spoiler alert, read at your own risk)

At the start of the movie, we are shown that some sort of experiment has gone wrong in the outer space, causing a spaceship to crash land on earth, and the spot it landed is none other than Sibu, Sarawak.

The blockbuster movie even shows a map of East Malaysia as the scientists try to locate the location of the spaceship.

As a team of mercenaries is dispatched into the Sibu forest to search for the spaceship, you can hear that one of the team members played by Chinese American Michelle Lee, speaks several lines in Bahasa Malaysia.

A post shared by Michelle (@___michellelee)

It is not known if Lee is playing a Malaysian character or if her character somehow knows how to speak the language, but according to “Venom’s” IMDb page, her character in the movie is called Donna Diego.

Now, if you are a huge Marvel fan, you would know that Donna Diego is the name of supervillainess Scream from the “Spider-Man” comic book series. She is one of the six alien symbiotes similar to Venom.

A post shared by Daniel "The Pitforge" Porta (@thepitforge)

We’re pretty sure that the film was never really shot in Malaysia, because the shooting locations listed in several sites, are only places in San Francisco which include Russian Hill, North Beach, Chinatown, and the Financial District.

Nevertheless, it is great to see “Venom” featuring some scenes that are based in Malaysia such as a night market supposedly in Sarawak which we assume is actually taken in Chinatown, and another at Sarawak Airport which we believe is not the actual location either.

Lee doesn’t seem to have a huge role in the movie, but her character might gain prominence if there is a follow-up to “Venom” since Donna Diego plays quite a big role in “Spider-Man” comics.

Psst, did you know that “Venom” also has 2 post-credits scenes? Find out more here.


#JurassicWorld: New Footage Features A Dinosaur Chase

Following the release of the first “Jurassic World” trailer, Universal Pictures has released a new clip which, unsurprisingly, featured a lot of dinosaur action.

The new clip shows that the infamous Indominus breaks out of its captivity and chases Owen Grady around the theme park with the intent of causing harm and devouring him. The 38-second trailer was very dinosaur-centric, with the Raptor taking up most of the screen time as Grady tries his best to calm it down.

The movie takes place 22 years after the events of the original classic. Isla Nublar now features a dinosaur theme park, as envisioned by John Hammond. However, everything goes wrong when their main attraction, a genetically modified Raptor, runs amok and starts hunting down innocent tourists.

The science fiction adventure film is helmed by Colin Trevorrow, with Frank Marshall and Patrick Crowley in the producer’s chair. The script was written by Trevorrow, Rick Jaffa, Amanda Silver, and Derek Connolly.

Chris Pratt is set to star as the titular character, with Bryce Dallas Howard playing his love interest, Claire Dearing. Vincent D’Onofrio, Jake Johnson, Nick Robinson, and Ty Simpkins are also starring in the movie.

“Jurassic World” is slated for release on 11th June 2015.

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Who Is Fancy: Artiste Behind Mysterious Fancy Buzz Revealed

“Who Is Fancy”? You’re about to find out.

After months of speculation, “Who Is Fancy” has finally revealed his identity and did so by performing on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon” last night. The artiste behind the breakout hit, “Goodbye”, made his first public appearance and performed the song, to the enthusiasm from millions of online and radio fans who have been anxiously waiting the reveal.

In case you missed it, “Goodbye” caught on real quick after it was released and as it stands, the mysterious artiste has already garnered a generous amount of fans including “All About That Bass” singer Meghan Trainor and “Pretty Little Liars” star Lucy Hale.

With powerhouse stations like Z100 in New York and KIIS in LA leading the way, the song made its way up in various major music charts including the #36 spot at Top 40 in the US, #6 on Shazam’s Future Hits Chart, and #87 on iTunes Music.

On the strength of the single,”Who Is Fancy” has quickly become one of 2015’s most-talked about artistes. The gracious dude even granted Z100’s Elvis Duran and the Morning Show his very first interview after Elvis and crew speculated for weeks about who the artiste could be. Listen here!

Up until now, the only audience to watch him live was a select group of ten kids under 10-years-old. Needless to say, they were blown away. Watch their reactions.

So, you ready to find out “Who Is Fancy”? Watch the debut “Who Is Fancy” real-life performance on “The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon”:

Managed by Big Machine Label Group’s Scott Borchetta and Justin Bieber’s manager Scooter Braun, his name is Jake Hagood. He’s a 23-year-old singer from Nashville and yes, he is fancy.

Since its release, “Goodbye” has drummed up palpable buzz for”Who Is Fancy”, the track recently climbed to #29 on Billboard’s Pop Songs Chart with sights set on the Hot 100.

For all things fancy, hit up his Facebook page. He’s also on Twitter and Instagram, if you’re interested in stalking him :)


#WheresMH370: Author Parodies “Where’s Waldo” With Kids’ Book About Missing MAS Flight

Having a sense of humour is one thing, but having a bad sense of humour can be quite offensive for some people.

A 23-year-old Australian man now finds himself at the centre of attention after parodying “Where’s Wally?” (or “Where’s Waldo?”) with a children book about the missing Malaysian Airlines (MAS) Flight MH370.

The book, which is titled “Where’s MH370?”, was created by a self-proclaimed “evil genius” named Matthew Carpenter. He is the same internet entrepreneur who created “Ship Your Enemies Glitter”, a prank website that lets customers anonymously ship their enemies glitter.

Priced at AUD15 (RM46) each, the book features 12 illustrations of places that may deemed distasteful like the moon, hell, and North Korea. It challenges readers to search for plane debris like landing gear, the black box, and passenger suitcases in the illustrations.

The original book is a search-and-find children’s series where readers are challenged to search for a bespectacled character named Wally/Waldo in colourful illustrations. In an email interview with The Malay Mail Online, Carpenter told them that anyone”would find this book entertaining” if they grew up with “Where’s Waldo?”.

I had a really small team work on the book, all of whom wish to remain anonymous, which I find hilarious. The scenes were selected based on possible resting places for the plane.

“We didn’t rule anything out,” added Carpenter.

The Sydney-based internet entrepreneur doesn’t seem concerned about the consequences he might face in publishing “Where’s MH370?”. When asked if he considered the feelings of the missing victims’ families, he said:

I think a lot of people will love the book. Others may find it offensive and hate it which they’re entitled to do.

He also simply answered “no” when The Malay Mail Online asked if he was worried about the possibility of facing lawsuits for publishing the book. He even confirmed that he had designed a “false cover” for The Daily Telegraph newspaper in Australia, “claiming that MH370 has been found and placing the blame on North Korea”.

I did orchestrate that. It was done to promote the book. It was pretty simple to do, we simply designed the cover & had it printed out. We didn’t pay The Daily Telegraph.

Carpenter did not reveal the amount of people who had reserved copies of “Where’s MH370?” so far, but he noted that they’ll “have a large print run” if more people want the book.

The MH370 flight mysteriously went missing on 8th March last year.

Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak declared earlier in January that all those on board of the flight are “presumed to have lost their lives”. It was later revealed on 6th August (Thursday) morning that the aircraft debris found on the French island of Reunion this July are believed to belong to the plane.

What do you guys think of “Where’s MH370?” though? Is it insensitive and disrecpectful to the families of the missing victims? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

Sources: The Huffington Post UK, The Malay Mail Online, Express UK, Mirror UK.

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Netizens Yearning To Visit Cameron Highlands For Its Cool Weather

The cozy and cool atmosphere along with the breathtaking sceneries of nature make Cameron Highlands the desirable destination of choice for Malaysians to travel. On top of that, many activities can be done in the bucolic landscape while enjoying the panoramic view and the beauty of nature.

However, with the numerous phases of lockdowns and MCOs, it is highly unlikely that Malaysians will be allowed to travel, at least not anytime soon.

On Wednesday, 30th June, several Facebook users shared the recent situation in Cameron Highlands. The thick fog and the low temperatures reaching 17°c in Cameron Highlands became the focus of the crowd, and many commented on their yearning for the picturesque valley.

From the pictures shared by the Facebook user, the thick fog can be seen enveloping Cameron Highlands and just by looking at the pictures we can imagine the crisp and chilling air of the valley.

In fact, some netizens commented that “There is wisdom in the implementation of the MCO resulting in less pollution due to vehicle smoke and the air is cleaner.”

Surely many of us are already looking forward to traveling to Cameron Highlands after seeing the pictures, right? Hoping that the situation will be under control soon so that we can revitalise and boost our country’s tourism industry.


Jalan Raja At Dataran Merdeka Will Be Closed For 1 Month

To motorists who frequently pass by Dataran Merdeka, you may want to consider an alternative route as Jalan Raja will be closed for at least 1 month, starting tomorrow (Wednesday, 15th November).

Bernama reported that Jalan Raja will re-open next month, on 16th December (Saturday).

The Economic Planning Unit (EPU) of the Prime Minister’s Department explained that the road closure was to ensure a smooth flow of visitors to the 2017 Negaraku Expo. The 1-month event – which is intended to promote patriotism – is free.

“The public using this road are advised to find alternative routes to get to their destinations,” reads the statement by the department. Therefore, road users are advised to make use of public transportation (such as LRT, MRT, and the monorail).

Source: Bernama / Featured image: Nonikhairani.


#Malaysia: Carcass Of Elephant Found De-Tusked Near Pedu Lake In Kedah

On 1st May, a group of anglers stumbled upon the carcass of an elephant near the shore of Pedu Lake and realised that its tusks had been removed, probably by bounty hunters.

The elephant, yet to be ascertained whether it was a bull or cow, had died about 2 weeks earlier, according to the anglers who had passed by the Charok Jit area on their way to the angling destination.

Pedu Lake Fishermen and Breeders Cooperative Association secretary Amir Wahab said that he came to know of the dead elephant from staff, Faizuan Abu Hashim, 22, who was the boatman for the anglers. He then went to the area at about 3pm and found that the elephant was most probably killed and its tusks cut off in a “professional manner”.

“Based on the condition of the carcass with its face and tusks hauled off, we believed that it was killed for the ivory. It is not surprising that the culprits managed to escape as there have been no security personnel guarding the area. The hunters may have used the jetty of the old resort near here to avoid being caught,” Amir revealed.

“For as long as I can remember, I think this is the first such case in Pedu Lake,” he said, adding that the poacher could have used the illegal jetty in Pedu Lake to attack the elephant when it emerged from the jungle from water.

“During the current El Nino phenomenon, wild animals such as elephants emerge from the jungle to drink water at the lake,” he explained.

Kedah Wildlife and National Parks Department director Mohamad Hafid Rohani confirmed that they have received a report on the incident and are investigating the matter. He added that a post mortem would be done on the elephant to determine the cause of death.

Earlier last month, Malaysian wildlife authorities destroyed some 9500kg of illegal elephant ivory that were seized over the years to showcase the country’s commitment in curbing the alarming trend of wildlife poaching and smuggling.

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#IKEA Swipes At Apple With A BookBook™

IKEA just introduced “the coolest, sleekest new gadget” on the market. One that doesn’t need any cables, it doesn’t lag, it doesn’t complicate the user interfaces, and best of all, the battery lasts forever.

What is it? None other than IKEA’s new 2015 catalogue. Paper catalogue, we mean.

The hilarious 2-minute video takes a swipe at Apple‘s notoriously over-the-top product commercials. How do we know this? Well, the video puts a focus on the fact that browsing an IKEA catalogue is sort of a holistic sensory experience. On top of that, the Swedish furniture chain also uses 3D rendering technology to create digital models of the products. Hence, crazily appealing items that you desperately want to buy whether or not you actually need them.

Also, it’s “at only 8mm thin” and “weighs less than 400g”, and it comes “pre-installed with thousands of home furnishing ideas”. The navigation is “based on tactile touch technology that you can actually feel”.

We love it! Oh you know, because it’s not a digital book or an e-book.

For more information, visit IKEA Malaysia’s official website.


6 Things We All Terribly Miss About Our Life Back In University

Remember when we were kids and we couldn’t wait to be adults?

Yeah, what were we thinking? Being an adult seemed like the solution to everything at that point. There’s no school, no homework – just work, work, work and then you get a big fat paycheque at the end of the month.

The #adulting idea became more enticing in college, because you were literally this close to getting your dream job, buy your dream house, cruise around in your Beemer, and live happily ever after with your hard-earned freedom.

But now that we’re finally there, we’re not so sure what is it about being an adult that we coveted so much. Life seemed so much simpler back in university, with friends and late night suppers, monthly allowances and dorm parties.

Here are some things we all miss about life in uni:

It is not until you move out of your parents’ place that you realise how expensive it is to rent a place, especially if you live in the Klang Valley or Kuala Lumpur. Rent takes away a huge chunk of your salary whenever pay comes in, and you’re lying if you say that you have never considered just living on the streets.

Things were simpler back in uni, rent was either covered by PTPTN or by your parents, and it was the last concern on your mind.

2. Worrying about making Dean’s list, not making ends meet

Our biggest worry during uni days was passing all our papers, not if we make our credit card payments this month. Sure, we all had our ‘broke’ days, but at least we knew we could still fall back on our parents. On top of rent, we have to pay toll on a daily basis, buy groceries, pay electric and internet bills, send the car for servicing, pay parking… the list goes on. Can we have a free shuttle to work like we did from our dorm to the auditorium?

I mean seriously, what happened to that? Every time we go out for lunch, we have to pay at least RM15 to get a decent meal, or probably even more if you work in a mall. That comes up to RM30 a day just for lunch and dinner!

4. Having 4 classes a week and plenty of free time

This was the best part of uni. We had classes for about 4 to 5 hours a day, and then spent the rest our time hitting the mamak or just sleeping in our dorms. You know what, this should be the modus operandi for the workplace too – we only work 3 days a week and get a 4-day long weekend!

5. Having the stamina to stay up all night

Remember when you were 21 and you stayed out to party till 5am and then still made it to your 9am class the next day without any hangover? You also probably bragged about it to all your classmates. When people around you warned you that you won’t be able to do this in 5 years time, your response was “challenge accepted”.

Yeah, how’s that going? Let me guess, you can barely keep your eyes open after 10pm on a Friday night now, right? Bring on the sweatpants, popcorn, and Netflix – we’re too old for Zouk already.

Back in uni, I remember always insisting on sitting next to my best friend, and then one day my teacher laughed and said that now matter how hard we tried, this friendship won’t last after college. It was very hurtful (yes, I’m super-sensitive), but we made a promise to prove our teacher wrong.

Fast forward to 8 years later – and I hate to say this – my teacher was right. We moved to different places after uni, got different jobs with different working hours, and while we do occasionally tag each other on memes on Facebook, we haven’t seen each other in years. It’s quite exhausting to make new friends too, because after a long day at work, you just can’t wait to get home, and then there’s your family and all that to attend to.

What are some of the things you miss a lot about uni? Let us know.

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#StarWars: Lucasfilm Releases New Teaser Trailer For #TheForceAwakens

Lucasfilm has finally released a new teaser trailer for J.J. Abrams’ upcoming sci-fi film, “Star Wars: The Force Awakens“. It was released to coincide with the “Star Wars Celebration”, a 4-day “Star Wars” fan gathering held in California this week.

The force is rather strong in the new trailer because it finally featured Harrison Ford and Peter Mayhew, who returned to reprise their respective roles as Han Solo and his old friend Chewbacca.

“Chewie, we’re home,” the old Solo said to Chewbacca, who responded to him with his signature roar. There’s no way we don’t feel sentimental about this because Ford and Mayhew last appeared in a “Star Wars” film in 1983.

More than 30 years later, they finally made their triumphant return to the franchise via the first film in the planned 3rd “Star Wars” trilogy. Of course, they aren’t the only original cast members to return to the film series as Carrie Fisher, Mark Hamill, Anthony Daniels, and Kenny Baker will also return.

The new trailer featured the old Luke Skywalker, who narrated most of the video to describe how strong the force is in his family. It offered us a glimpse at the ruined Darth Vader mask, as well as a new look at Kylo Ren’s “tri-saber”. The tri-saber was featured in the first teaser trailer back in November 2014.

Though his face was not shown, Skywalker, who lost his hand in the famous duel with his father, also appeared in the video when he placed his new robotic hand on the much-loved android, R2D2.

According to Abrams, “Jakku” is the name of the desert planet where Finn, Rey, and BB-8 were introduced in the trailer:

Official spelling for the new #StarWars desert planet is #Jakku — Abrams says you'll "learn a lot more" about it today.

The official synopsis of “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” has yet to be released, but the story is set around 30 years after the events of 1983’s “Return of the Jedi”. Oscar Isaac is joining the film to portray Poe Dameron, an elite pilot who has been sent on a mission.

The movie is directed by J.J. Abrams and written by Abrams and Lawrence Kasdan. The previous film in what was a 6-movie series, “Star Wars Episode III: Revenge of the Sith”, was released in 2005.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is set to be released on 18th Dec 2015.

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


Massive #iCloud Hack: How & Why Did It Happen?

Over the weekend, more than 100 A-list Hollywood stars had their private pictures leaked on the interwebs. And not just pictures per se – it was a combination of semi-nude, fully naked, and other revealing pictures of female celebrities. The celebrities who had their privacy blatantly invaded are such as “The Hunger Games” actress Jennifer Lawrence, Kirsten Dunst, Mary Elizabeth Winstead, pop star Ariana Grande, and more.

According to anonymous 4Chan users, the incriminating material was obtain from the celebrities’ iCloud accounts. The leak was teased earlier this week when an anonymous user suggested that they had access to a cache of celebrities’ personal photos. The user that claimed responsibility for the hack indicated that more pictures and videos of the celebrities were available, but requested both Bitcoin and monetary donations to a PayPal account before the stolen images and videos were posted:

What’s an iCloud account? Apple users would know that it’s a virtual storing service that allows iPhone, iPad, and Mac users to synchronise images, settings, calendar information, and other data between devices. Android users too have access to a similar service in which they can sync their data to their Gmail account. That, and there’s also Google Drive.

Other external virtual storage services that exist are such as Dropbox, Box, OneDrive, 4shared, and more.

The massive hack now raises questions about how it happened, what it means for other services, and what’s being done about this.

Apple hasn’t confirmed that the pictures did in fact come from the celebrities’ iCloud accounts but some reports are speculating that it’s possible that it did. It seems that the hackers could’ve used a tool called iBrute, which can repeatedly try different combinations of passwords on Apple’s “Find My iPhone” service until one of them works. What has Apple’s “Find My iPhone” service got to do with access to an iCloud account? Well, only when “Find My iPhone” is breached, it’s possible to access iCloud passwords and view images and other data stored in a user’s iCloud account.

But it’s not like Apple hasn’t done anything about this possible flaw – the tech giant has previously allowed an unlimited number of password tries on “Find My iPhone” but it has since been limited to 5 attempts, making iBrute ineffective.

As such, other reports suggest that an Apple staff or more with the ability to access iCloud backups could be the one(s) behind it all. Again, Apple has long since countered that flaw with its support documents which state that iCloud backups are encrypted: “This means that your data is protected from unauthorised access both while it is being transmitted to your devices and when it is stored in the cloud.”

To be fair, a breach/invasion of privacy aka an invasion of another’s personal life is only possible there was incriminating material to expose. There’s a saying that once something goes on the interwebs (and in this case, not necessarily just websites or social media platforms alone), it will stay on the interwebs. As such, even other virtual storage services can’t guarantee that your data, be it something as simple as settings, calendar, or something more personal such as images, is 100% safe. Also because nothing is 100% perfect.

If you’re using other services, especially those that have smartphone applications that automatically connected your smartphone’s storage to the service, be very careful with what you choose to backup.

For example, when you install the Dropbox application in your smartphone, it provides an option to automatically upload photos taken on the device to Dropbox. Similarly, iCloud automatically backs up your device over Wi-Fi every day while it’s turned on, locked, and connected to a power source. Unless if you remember to disable that function and unlink yourself.

Meanwhile, Apple is “actively investigating” the alleged exploit to its iCloud service. An Apply spokesperson reportedly told Recode, “We take user privacy very seriuosly and are actively investigating this report.”

Also, the FBI too is paying close attention to the case, releasing the following statement that promises that it is “addressing the matter” : “The FBI is aware of the allegations concerning computer intrusions and the unlawful release of material involving high profile individuals, and is addressing the matter. … Any further comment would be inappropriate at this time.”

Meanwhile, a word of advice: Never ever take semi-nude/nude pictures of yourself regardless of how “safe” you think your data can be. Even if you don’t accidentally upload pictures onto the interwebs, don’t forget that your smartphone can go missing or get stolen when you least expect it. Nothing escapes the digital stratosphere, ever.

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Malaysian-Born Diana Chan Is The Winner Of This Year’s “MasterChef Australia”

On Monday (25th July) night, Malaysian-born chef Diana Chan cinched the 2017 “MasterChef Australia” crown! According to The Sydney Morning Herald, she beat fellow finalist Ben Ungermann by just one point!

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Furthermore, the Melbourne-based chef took home AUD250,000 (approximately RM847,000) in prize money, a stunning trophy, as well as a monthly food column in “Delicious” magazine.

She also hopes to open a “fresh and casual” restaurant in inner Melbourne. “It’s something I always dreamed of but never thought would happen,” she said, adding, “I definitely want to have Malaysian influences. But balanced, wholesome and delicious – that’s my criteria.”

29-year-old Chan, who currently works as an accountant, was born in Johor Bahru but moved to Melbourne 10 years ago. She is the 2nd Malaysian-born winner of the cooking reality show as Penang-born Adam Liaw nabbed the crown in the 2nd season.

Congratulations, Diana! Malaysia is truly proud of you. #MalaysiaBoleh ?

Sources: The Sydney Morning Herald, MMO / Featured image: MasterChef Australia’s Instagram.


Joker Standalone Featuring Joaquin Phoenix Gets The Greenlight

Academy Award-nominee Joaquin Phoenix has closed a deal to play DC’s iconic Clown Prince of Crime, The Joker in his very own standalone movie.

The movie will be a spinoff origin film that is set to take place outside the current DCEU which already featured interconnected movies like “Suicide Squad”, “Wonder Woman” and “Justice League”.

Warner Bros. and DC will reportedly launch an entirely new production banner potentially called DC Dark or DC Black to separate certain features from the DCEU so that they are able to explore to different type of stories without being tied up to the DCEU continuity.

Directed by Todd Phillips, the movie shoot is set to begin in September in New York. Phillips will also be co-writing the script with Scott Silver which described the movie as an “exploration of a man disregarded by society [that] is not only a gritty character study but also a broader cautionary tale.”

Meanwhile, another potential Joker movie starring Jared Leto is reportedly in the works as well. The movie will be separate from Phoenix’s Joker project, but is expected to take place in the same universe as “Justice League” and “Suicide Squad”.

Sources: Movie Web, First Post, The Hollywood Reporter.


Fan Bingbing Reportedly Making A Surprise Comeback Via Hollywood

Chinese actress Fan Bingbing was involved in one of China’s biggest scandals in 2018. After she was found guilty for tax evasion, the 37-year-old actress has been staying out of the radar with rumours claiming that she is retiring from show business for good.

But recently Chinese social media has speculated that the actress is planning to make a showbiz comeback after photos of the actress sporting a new line of sunglasses had leaked online.

The brand behind the products is a Chinese eyewear brand named Prsr, which Fan has been a longtime ambassador of. But according to various sources, the shots come from the the company’s new 2019 catalogue.

The comeback news became even more certain when Chinese netizens noticed that in a recent interview with Marie Claire hinting at her upcoming project. It reads, “Next, she’s preparing for the Cuban spy film Wasp Network, with director Olivier Assayas, and ‘355’, an all-female spy thriller.”

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“Written by Theresa Rebeck, it co-stars Jessica Chastain (the film’s producer), Cotillard, Lupita Nyong’o, and Fan Bingbing. They haven’t set a date for principal photography yet: ‘A few of us are moms,’ Cruz explains, ‘so we’re trying to make sure it happens in the summer.’”

From the interview, it doesn’t look like Fan will be pulling out of the project and her work studio also did not comment on the interview. Thus, many fans have speculated that the actress may plan to focus her career in Hollywood from now on instead of China.

It’s probably the smart move given the circumstances.

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New Covid-19 Cases From Sungai Buloh, Ara Damansara & SMK Taman Sea

The number of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia are currently rising very rapidly. 691 new cases were reported just yesterday (6th October), making these numbers the highest ever recorded since the virus was first detected in January.

It has now been reported that an additional 489 individuals tested positive for the deadly virus today (7th October). Among the new recent cases are located at Sungai Buloh, Ara Damansara and SMK Taman S.E.A.

Agrobank released a statement on its website confirming that an employee from their Sungai Buloh branch has tested positive for Covid-19. According to the statement, the infected employee is currently receiving treatment at a government hospital. The bank also assured that detailed contact tracing has been carried out to identify and inform those who came into direct contact with the said employee.

The bank’s employees and all other individuals affected will be on self-quarantine for the next 14 days, while their health conditions will be monitored. The bank will be temporarily closed from 7th October until further notice, in order to facilitate thorough cleaning and sanitisation activities in accordance with Ministry of Health guidelines.

The statement concluded reading, “Rest assured that Agrobank has taken all necessary precautionary measures to ensure the health and safety of its customers, employees and the community.”

An employee from the Sime Darby Property headquarters in Ara Damansara had tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday (6th October). According to a statement released on their Facebook page, the employee was last present at the Sime Darby headquarters on 2nd October (Friday), and is currently receiving treatment at a government hospital.

The statement also informed that cleaning and disinfection of their headquarters and the affected areas will be carried out, in line with government regulations and standards. The Sime Darby management also notified that their headquarters will be closed until further notice.

“Business will continue as usual, and our sales galleries and other offices will remain open unless stated otherwise,” read the statement.

According to The Sun Daily, a staff member teaching at SMK Taman S.E.A has tested positive for Covid-19. The affected teacher contracted the virus after coming into close contact with another infected individual.

Both the teacher and infected individual had tested positive for the virus on 5th October. The teacher is reported to have last visited the school’s premises on 30th September. The close contact of the teacher had been first infected by an individual from Sabah, according to Free Malaysia Today. Both the teacher and the close contact had tested positive in Kelantan.

The school has not released an official statement as of yet. However, teachers and students of the school have been asked to self-quarantine, while the infected teacher is reported to have been on self-quarantine since 30th September.

Sources: FMT, The Sun Daily, Agrobank’s website.


The Band Is Your Shot To Stardom

Always wanted your shot at stardom? Well here’s your chance! If you think you have what it takes to be a star then The Band is for you.

Reality TV show, The Band that will soon premiere in Malaysia is designed to form a male and female pop group each that is set to hit international heights.

Selected talents will be guided by local and international industry elites who will stay true to the concept of the programme by emphasising and focusing on the crucial factors required to produce a pop group that can make it big in the international scene. Some of the factors include vocal ranges, dance skills, fashion sense and stage presence to pull off the appearance of a performer.

Date: October 5th 2013 (Saturday) and October 6th 2013 (Sunday)

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Never Too Old For Action

From what we gather, director Simon West didn’t waste any time in making the sequel to “The Expendables” as explosive as it can get. So explosive that debris was flying all around and zigzagging across the screen from the first five minutes in.

Testosterone-charged enough to make you want to flex your muscles, “The Expendables 2” kicks off with Barney Ross (played by Sylvester Stallone) and his team (handpicked from all the biggest action films in the past) landing an assignment that they have to complete – to retrieve a gadget from a high-tech will-detonate-at-wrong-combination electronic safe.

Oh, we also have to mention that the team wasn’t given a choice to opt out of the operation because Mr. Church (played by Bruce Willis) agreed to cut a “We’re even!” deal Barney for the money (a whopping USD 5 million) Barney owes him if the team completes the assignment. The team also has to “babysit” Church’s Chinese operative, and ensure that no harm comes to the techie.

Ah, but here’s the catch – she’s a woman named Maggie (played by Yu Nan).

The gadget contains information to substance that could change the world (read: rage wars and make every living being disintegrate). Of course, The Expendables won’t know that at first. Until they lose Billy (played by Liam Hemsworth) when they come face to face with the sadistic Vilain (played by Jean-Claude Van Damme).

Tough! But it has to be done. Even if the men in “The Expendables 2” look like they way past their prime. But hey, don’t judge a book by its cover, right? Who’s to say who’s too old for action?

Then, cue insane amounts of gunfire, explosives, rundown-looking trucks, dirt, grime, grease, brawn, hand-on-hand combat, and some comic relief. Chuck Norris wasn’t there for nothing. And Arnold Schwarzernegger’s memorable dialogue?

As usual, no spoilers for those of you who plan to watch it but as with all action film story lines, this one’s predictable. Luckily, the sequel skimmed right past being perceived as a “B-grade movie”. It must’ve been the stellar action flick men cast that saved it!

Word of advice to the “chick flick” lovers, we’re not sure how you can relate to “The Expendables 2”. Maybe a little eye candy e.g. Jason Stratham, Liam Hemsworth will help?

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


#Urbanscapes2014: Getting Lost In The World Of Creative Arts & Music

Feeling something kickin’ the back of your mind? Well, it could be the crippling effects of a festival withdrawal.

Our depressions come in the form of having the Urbanscapes playlist on-repeat as festival-goers are suffering major withdrawal symptoms from this year’s Urbanscapes. Don’t believe us? Just check out how many photos with the #Urbanscapes2014 hashtag are still being posted up on Instagram since the Urbanscapes Satellite Show. And it looks like it’s showing no signs of stopping as of yet especially when headliners Kimbra wrapped up the month-long music festival on a perfect note.

Kimbra’s remarkable performance may be the highlight of the music festival, but there were other performances that festival-goers haven’t stopped raving about. For those of you missed it, here are some of the awesome things you’ve missed out:

Escapism is the highest form of art and this year’s Urbanscapes literally escaped to Genting Highlands to show us the “highest” form of escapism art. Upon our arrival, we’ve got a gist of how the creative arts and music festival was going to look like throughout as festival goers can be seen approaching the venue in their picture-perfect outfits. But of course, the real deal was the art installations that can be spotted near the Food Village.

The tradition of having art installations at Urbanscapes has only gotten better through the ages as international and local artists including Arthur Lamon Studio, Biji Biji Initiative, Ian Mutch, Oak & Bindi, TRUSK, Jojo Yusof, Abdulrashade, Orkibal, FRITILLDEA, and Fauzan Fuad have come together to creative non-music action this year. The creative art installations allow festival-goers to bask in the glory of the art explosion and learn more about the messages the artists were trying to convey.

Urbanscapes saw the astonishing breadth and depth of the local music scene in Malaysia with the astounding performances from the local musicians such as Ali Aiman, Paperplane Pursuit, Bassment Syndicate, Jumero and so on. While most festival-goers were there to get their once-in-a-lifetime festival experience with the headliners’ performances, there’s no denying that they were also there to appreciate what the local musicians have to offer for them.

Needless to say, the offer is a good one. The energy level was good enough to get the crowd grooving to their music and singing along to their songs. The level of commitment and dedication given by each and every musician involved in the festival deserves a roaring round of applause.

A music festival is probably the best way to discover newcomers in the music scene as local acts will often introduce up-and-coming musicians through their shows. Subang Jaya-based band Enterprise was first introduced to the public through their rehearsal session on YouTube and set the local music scene abuzz with their creative new sound. Having performed at various music festivals and parties, the band collaborated with Nabila Musa (fondly known by the band as Cecile La Lumiere), a musician who garnered the public’s attention with her sweet vocals.

Recent breakthrough artiste OJ Law also collaborated with Liyana Fizi during his set at Urbanscapes 2014. But of course, Liyana Fizi is not a new musician as she has already become a household name since her debut as one of the founding members of indie pop band Estrella. Known for her honey-like vocals, the singer-songwriter’s special guest appearance during OJ Law’s set drew more people in and swept them all off their feet.

All thanks to Jon Mayor (sort of a reincarnation of comedian Kuah Jenhan), Urbanscapes was able to co-exist happily with the Republic of North Bangsar, an one-stop centre for all things fun and intriguing at the festival venue. Although outside thoughts are prohibited in the town, festival-goers will find themselves constantly drawn to the town that takes satire to a whole new level.

From the Halloween Billie Fine Art musuem to the Uncaring Pharmacy (it’s actually a bar) to the road signs that have ceased to exist in our country, The Republic of North Bangsar is a small fictional town that has everything you’d unexpectedly expect to see. Controversial cartoonist Zunar was also selling his comics art behind the “bars” at the Satire Town of North Bangsar. It’s fun to get lost in this small town which provided so much fun for us to explore. Kudos to the Mayor who made sure that the festival-goers will visit his town by featuring a number of artistes that provided solid entertainment at the Jolly Green Stage.

We wouldn’t be calling ourselves Malaysians if we didn’t eat all the way through Urbanscapes. A Food Village is always a must-have at a music festival and its strategic location allowed festival-goers to get their grab-and-go food. The festival may have been situated at the highlands, but considering how warm the weather was, we just can’t help but to cool ourselves down with a scoop of happiness from Fatbaby Ice Cream.

Hunting for good ol’ festival food? You’ve got it. A host of popular, local independent food joints were featured at Urbanscapes’ food village, offering us some of our favourite food including breakfast food, sandwhiches, churrros, coffee, pastries, footlong bangers, BBQ burgers, burritos, salad, and NACHOS. Thank God for nachos, to be honest. Also, thank you Nandos for proving us such hearty meals :D

Walk into the arts & craft tent and you’d want to grab everything in sight! The arts & craft tent brought us some of the latest trends while the Markets of Experience encouraged the festival-goers to participate in the world of creative arts. Curated by The Generalist, Markets of Experience is a cross-borders, multi-experiential market that featured a series of art projects, primarily engaging the public with their participation in the projects through their senses.

For example, there was a booth that teaches people how to make lower crowns by using the real flowers while another booth used kitchen utensils to create whimsical music. Joining Urbanscapes for the second consecutive year, artist Hsu Lynn teamed up with her friend Joanne Chew to paint portraits of strangers, where the sketches were placed into a candy machine called “Dispensing Strangers”. Festival-goers can also buy her sketch for only 50 sen. It’s a refreshing experience indeed, to be able to connect with people through art.

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There are “Throwback Thursday”s, and then there are “Flashback Friday”s. But when the festival is being held on a Saturday, they call it “Senti-Saturday”. And no, we’re pretty sure that we weren’t the ones who created the term. It’s hard to pick a favourite when there was so much happening at Urbanscapes 2014. Our ears were still ringing even after we left the festival venue. Calling it Senti-Saturday seems to be a perfect way to describe how much we miss Urbanscapes as they were so many great live performances at the festival.

It was an overwhelming experience to be able to see The Lemonheads’ live performance, rock out with Local Natives, get psychedelic with Jagwar Ma and lastly, be amazed with Kimbra’s powerful performance. There’s no way that the Urbanscapes festival-goers are not suffering from a music festival withdrawal right about now.

Many may have argued that the line-up for this year’s festival is less stellar than the previous Urbanscapes festivals, but there was so much attention to detail in Urbanscapes that made it a success.

So, what was your favourite part of Urbanscapes 2014? Who do you look forward to seeing at next year’s Urbanscapes? Let us know in the comments box below! ;)

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Pretty in Pink: 1D’s Niall Horan Samples New Make Up Brand

Really though, there’s nothing we don’t like about Niall Haron because this dorky Irish boy would do anything for you, even when it comes to testing out products for his band’s new make-up range! Wait, what? Yes

On June 23, One Direction’s Niall Haron posted up a picture of his hands on his Twitter after sampling some of One Direction’s new make-up range. He tested out a few different types of cosmetic products on his hands but the one that struck us the most was the nail polish he painted on his nails.

Glitter, hot pink and black nail polish? We totally didn’t expect those colours on his nails or for him to pain his nails but he tweeted, “Just had a great meeting about 1D make up! It’s that good im gona start wearing it myself.”

Okay, so Niall is ready to explore his feminine side and we can’t imagine what’s going to happen next!


#KLIA: Expansion Plans Ahead, KLIA To Get A Third Terminal

A new terminal is expected to be built at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to expand its total capacity to 100 million passengers a year, said Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abd Aziz Kaprawi.

Airport operator Malaysia Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) is expected to submit a proposal for the airport’s third terminal in the next 2 to 3 years after detailed studies, he told Malaysian reporters on Malindo Air’s maiden flight to Perth, Australia.

He said last year, KLIA’s main terminal handled 23 million passengers a year, almost near its full capacity of 25 million passengers, while klia2 is also reaching its full capacity of 45 million passengers.

The government wants to leverage on Kuala Lumpur’s strategic location and make Malaysia a regional air transit hub, he said, pointing out the aviation industry’s bright prospects especially in ASEAN, India, and China with the improved air connectivity wooing more visitors to Malaysia.

Meanwhile, he said MAHB will take proactive steps to improve facilities at klia2 to enhance the passenger experience.

Source: Bernama via CNA / Featured image from The Straits Times.


M’sian Woman’s “Faith In Humanity” Restored After Bangladeshi Workers Helped Her

A Malaysian woman that goes by @shobayyamani on Twitter, posted a thread of an earnest story about foreign Bangladeshi workers returning her missing items.

The thread started with her accidentally leaving her work laptop and phone on the LRT before realising she had left her identification card too.

Yesterday I did something stupid… I left my work laptop with phone on the lrt… Realised it as I reached office, broke down, panic attack, called Rapidkl to ask them to check etc (thread)

— Just Shobs (@shobayyamani) October 1, 2020

After calling RapidKL, she went on to say that her “whole day (was) a wreck,” but continued working despite being worried sick. Her boss also advised her to not be so careless next time. On the way home from work, she called a “weird number” that had been trying to reach her.

According to the Twitter user, a man greeted her and asked if her name is Shoba and if she had lost anything. Feeling hopeful, she replied with the description of things that she lost during her trip to work on the LRT earlier that morning.

The gentleman on the line greeted and asked if my name was Shoba and did I leave anything on the Lrt yesterday… I described the case, the laptop, the phone and the contents of the case.. He explained to me that his friend found it but be Use he couldn't speak BM…

The story went on with the man explaining that a friend of his had found her missing items on the LRT, but is unable to speak BM. Shoba continued that the man gave her his exact location but wanted her to come over and proved the items they found are hers.

When Shoba asked for the picture, she described her excitement as she realised her items were in safe hands. However, the netizen was overwhelmed after finding out those men were foreign Bangladeshi workers.

I go and meet them and prove the phone and laptop are mine… I'm so overwhelmed.. They are Bangladeshi foreign workers and the guy who found my laptop didn't surrender to police etc because he was so scared he'd get arrested for stealing from someone…

I tried to give them a cash reward but they didn't want it, they just wanted to return it to the owner…

There are some truly honest and good people in this city…. We should just be kinder to one another…

Apparently, the workers were scared to head to the police in fear of being accused of stealing. The Twitter user was glad she got her items back and offered them cash, to which they declined. She said in her tweet, “My faith in humanity has been restored, once again, by foreign workers.”

Some users decided to share their thoughts after reading the heartwarming story. Here are some heartfelt reaction from netizens:

Tengah stress2 dgn politicians, baca this thread kinda soothe my heart. Thank you for sharing such wholesome story ❤ https://t.co/ZGeU0yUc5i

Let's just be nice to foreign workers shall we? Don't hina them when we don't know their life stories. 😊This kind of story just makes my day. 🥰 https://t.co/QWCYB5Fu2k

— SecretCodeBlue (@SecretCodeBlue1) October 2, 2020

If you need a good story on this gloomy day https://t.co/BvrwwtGSQT

— Hanani Rahman (@hananirahman) October 2, 2020

We shouldn’t be quick to judge foreigners just because they’re from a third-world country. We’re all humans after all ✌❤

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Hype’s Now Playing: Maroon 5 – Sugar (Nicki Minaj Remix)

Nicki Minaj sweetens up Maroon 5’s “Sugar”.

If you need an extra dosage of sweetness, then Nicki is the girl to call! The “Annaconda” rapper lends a new verse to Maroon 5‘s just released “Sugar” remix.

Apart from tricking people into believing that they actually crashed real weddings in their music video for “Sugar”, Maroon 5 frontman, Adam Levine also accepted a challenge to sing the song while getting whipped around in the Nissan GT-R.

Currently at No. #3 on the Billboard Hot 100 Chart, “Sugar” is bound to receive even more love and boost with the new version featuring Nicki. The rapper opens up the track with a little spiciness:

“I got them Now & Laters and Jolly Ranchers, too, it ain’t a question, but I got the answers, too/these shoes is Cavalli and the pants is, too, when I see him I’m strip like them dancers do/I’m a show them how to do it like them pamphlets do, show these girls how to do it, off campus, too/Yo, as long as you know he got the baddest, I’m flattered, I’m the only one that he answers to,” she raps.

She then switches it up and harmonises a few lines to sweeten things up even more before passing it back to Levine:

“And if you need it then I’m a put it on ya, ain’t nothing sweeter, you want this sugar, don’t ya?/Up, down, inside, water park it, slip slide, woulda, shoulda, coulda got ya sugar, get ya sugar,” she sings.

In addition to her lyrics, the track’s original production has been sped up and layered with a more uptempo bassline.

Let us know what you think of this new version by sounding off in the comments section.


#Malaysia: Perak Declares 6th May A Public Holiday

The Perak government has declared 6th May a state public holiday to commemorate the enthronement of Sultan Nazrin Shah as the 35th Sultan of Perak.

Perak, one of the 13 states of Malaysia, is the 4th largest state in the country. It borders Kedah and the Thai Yala Province to the north; Penang to the northwest; Kelantan and Pahang to the east; Selangor to the south, and the Straits of Malacca to the west.

Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Dr Zambry Abdul Kadir made the announcement after chairing an executive council meeting at the Perak Darul Ridzuan Building, here, Wednesday.

“Regarding the enthronement, it will be announced by Orang Kaya Bendahara Seri Maharaja, General (Retired) Tan Sri Mohd Zahidi Zainuddin,” he said.

During the Tabak Adat ceremony, 2 important events will take place, namely the proclamation of the Perak Ruler’s enthronement followed by the proclamation of the Raja Permaisuri of Perak.

Source: Bernama, Perak Wiki / Featured image via chunkee-photostory.blogspot.com.


#RIPBenEKing: “Stand By Me” Singer Dies At 76

R&B legend Ben E. King, who co-wrote and performed the classic hit “Stand by Me”, has died at the age of 76.

King’s publicist Phil Brown confirmed the sad news to BBC and said, “He passed away yesterday from natural causes.”

Though King was born in North Carolina, he was raised in Harlem, where he joined a doo-wop group called the Five Crowns in 1958. The members were all fired by the group’s manager, but they later formed their own band called The Drifters. He co-wrote “There Goes My Baby”, the band’s 1st big hit in 1959. The band further rose to fame through various hit singles like “Save the Last Dance for Me” and “This Magic Moment”, but that was before King decided to leave the band due to a contract dispute.

King kickstarted his solo career in 1960 and released “Spanish Harlem”, his 1st solo hit in 1961. He then released “Stand By Me”, a song he originally intended to sing for The Drifters. The band turned the song down, but it became one of the ageless songs that everyone knew by heart. The song made it into Billboard‘s top 5 in 1961 and climbed the charts again when a movie of the same name debuted in 1986.

King’s other hits include “Amor”, “Don’t Play That Song (You Lied)”, and “Supernatural Thing – Part I”. He was a mainstay on R&B radio into the mid-70s.

Upon hearing the news about King’s death, celebrities and musicians alike have taken to social media platforms to express their shock and send their condolences.

Musician Gary U.S. Bonds updated his Facebook about King’s death and called him “one of the sweetest, gentles and gifted souls that I have had the privilege of knowing and calling my friend for more than 50 years.”

Speaking for myself, my family & my Roadhouse Rockers family, I can tell you that Ben E. will be missed more than words can say. Our sincere condolences go out to Betty and the entire family. Thank you Ben E. for your friendship and the wonderful legacy you leave behind.

Prince Royce, who performed “Stand By Me” with King on Latin Grammys in 2010, also expressed his shock and sent his condolence to the legend on Twitter:

I am shocked and saddened by the passing of such a legend, a kind, gentle giant of the music industry.

— Prince Royce (@PrinceRoyce) May 1, 2015

I feel blessed to have known, worked and performed with him – he made me feel like a friend.

Ben will always be in my heart as my mentor and my role model and someone who inspired me and opened the door for me in my career.

May he rest in peace #BenEKing pic.twitter.com/1no6E31QQo

Rest in peace, Ben E. King. You will forever be missed.

(Source: BBC via Stereogum / Image source: 2st)

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Kim Kardashian Gives Birth, Best Father’s Day Ever For Kanye

On Sunday afternoon, new grandma Kris Jenner tweeted:

Confirming that her daughter and international reality TV series icon Kim Kardashian has given birth. According to E! network, daddy Kanye West was by her side for the delivery at Cedars-Sinai Medical Center in West Hollywood, California. They also reported that the baby girl weighed in at under five pounds.

Although the Kardashians are big on social media, Kim has yet to tweet about her birth. Her publicist, Jill Fritzo also didn’t respond to requests for comment. But her sister, Khloe, however, further fueled the confirmation when she tweeted:

Meanwhile, Us Weekly cites an unnamed hospital source as saying the reality star delivered “five weeks early. Kim got sick last night and had the baby early”. The source added, “They’re all doing great and amazing!”

Woohoo. Congratulations, Kanye and Kim! Oh, and a very happy Father’s day to Kanye, while we’re still on the topic.


Hype’s Now Playing: Marsha Milan — Bebaskan

Marsha Milan is a Malaysian singer and actress who first hit fame when she won the fourth place in the third season of Malaysian reality show contest Akademi Fantasia.