#Foodie: Line’s Foodie App Helps You Take Gorgeous Food & Flatlay Photos

Want to take that perfect bunch food Instagram shot to impress your friends or ace that flatlay with amazing colours to boot? Now you can. Heck, now everyone/anyone can!

LINE Corporation has launched “Foodie”, a new camera app available for free on both iPhone and Android devices, dedicated to taking delicious food photos.

Foodie follows the footsteps of LINE’s dedicated selfie app, B612, which has surpassed 100 million downloads worldwide to date.

The food camera app offers an array of features with one goal in mind: making your food shots look even more delicious. Its 24 types of food filters aptly named “Meats”, “Sushi”, “Cakes” and more are sure to make one drool. The app’s “best angle” feature also allows users to know through colour when the camera is positioned horizontally above the subject so you can snap away trendy flat lays like those seen in gourmet magazines.

What’s more, the app includes features like an auto blurring effect to give images the air of SLR photography, as well as brightness adjustment and flashlight features to increase your shooting options. Foodie also offers the basic features expected of a camera app including sharing to social networks like Instagram and Twitter.

Moving forward, Foodie will continue to develop food-specific features, such as filters and effects, that allow users to have more enjoyable and enriching communication experiences through food photos ;)

To celebrate Malaysians’ love for food and the enjoyment of sharing our meals through photos, LINE invites all Malaysian foodies to snap and share their daily food journey in a more enticing way through the #MYFoodieDiary Contest.

It only takes 3 quick steps to participate in the #MYFoodieDiary Contest and start your food diary:

*Only entries with the Foodie watermark and made trackable through public setting will qualify

Participants will stand a chance to win attractive prizes worth RM1,000 and LINE Gift Packs. The #MYFoodieDiary Contest will run from 25th February to 6th March 2016.

Download Line’s Foodie app for iOS here and Android here.


See The 1st Look Of Mena Massoud As Aladdin In The Remake’s Teaser Trailer

The 1st  magical teaser poster of Disney’s upcoming “Aladdin” remake has gotten the fans excited so the studio has decided to give fans of the beloved movie a little bit more by dropping its 1st teaser trailer today!

The trailer starts off by showing a wide desert with Agrabah palace in sight, and the iconic “Arabian Nights” tune is heard. In the next shot, we see a Iago flying through the night sky and reaching the mysterious Cave of Wonders.

We then get to look inside of the Cave of Wonders while Genie’s classical tune “Friend Like Me” play in the background, and then a shot of Mena Massoud as the titular character in costume reaching for the magic lamp.

Many fans have expressed their disappointment as Will Smith’s Genie and Naomi Scott’s Jasmine were not shown in the trailer. Nevertheless, most people are still excited about the movie especially seeing that it stays true to the original content.

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“Aladdin” stars Massoud, Scott, and Smith alongside Nasim Pedrad (Dalia), Billy Magnussen (Prince Anders) and Marwan Kenzari (Jafar). The movie arrives in American theaters on 24th May 2019.

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Win Tickets To BIGBANG’s Sold-Out Concert Via Samsung Malaysia!

Didn’t manage to buy tickets to BIGBANG’s Alive GALAXY Tour 2012 in Malaysia? At the same time, thinking of buying a Samsung GALAXY S III?

Then we’ve got news that could quite possible make your day!

From 19th September 2012 to 19th October 2012, Samsung Malaysia is giving you the opportunity to win exclusive VIP concert tickets to BIGBANG’s concert in Malaysia, Limited Edition BIGBANG GALAXY S III Back Covers, BIGBANG Exclusive Box Sets (BIGBANG CD Album, Limited Edition BIGBANG GALAXY S III Back Cover, BIGBANG T-Shirt), and a whole lot more.

We know, we know, you’re wondering, how? Here’s the lowdown on the contest! All you gotta do is:

We say, if you’re going to buy a brand new Samsung GALAXY S III anyway then why not, right?  Plus, these BIGBANG premiums will not be available anywhere else. True story.

For more information, visit their official website.


Delhi Gang Rape Victim’s Boyfriend Breaks Silence

In the wake of the case of the 23-year-old physiotherapy student whose gang rape and murder sparked global fury, her boyfriend has finally decided to speak out.

The 28-year-old man who witnessed the entire 16th December incident of his girlfriend’s brutal rape and assault suffered a fractured leg and other injuries, but he survived. However, he probably wouldn’t be able to survive the recounting of the savagery that was inflicted on his girlfriend that night.

Whilst still trying to deal with his own trauma over his failed efforts to fend off the six men, he said:

What can I say? The cruelty I saw should not be seen ever. I was not very confident about getting into the bus but my friend was running late, so we got into it. This was the biggest mistake I made and after that everything went out of control.

The driver of the bus made lewd remarks and his accomplices joined him to taunt us. I told the driver to stop the bus but by then, his accomplices had locked the two doors. They hit me with a small stick and dragged her to a seat near the driver’s cabin. After that, the driver and the other men raped her and hit her in the worst possible ways in the most private parts of her body. I tried to fight against the men but later I begged them again and again to leave her. I cannot tell you what I feel when I think of it. I shiver in pain.

After throwing us off the bus, they tried to mow us down but I saved my friend by pulling her away in the nick of time. We were without clothes. We tried to stop passersby. Several auto rickshaws, cars and bikes slowed down but none stopped for about 25 minutes. Then, someone on patrolling, stopped and called the police.

Even at the hospital, we were made to wait and I had to literally beg for clothes. I asked one ‘safai karamchari’ to give me some clothes or curtains and he asked me to wait. But the clothes never came. I then borrowed a stranger’s mobile and called my relatives, but just told them that I had met with an accident. My treatment started only after my relatives came.

During the phone interview on Friday from Gorakhpur, he also said that he deplored the apathy of the police and passers-by who did little to help the unclothed victim at the end of the nearly hour-long ordeal. The police who came to their rescue all wanted to help solve the case before getting them the right treatment.

The body of the 23-year-old Indian woman was flown back to New Delhi from Singapore and cremated in the city on Sunday morning within hours of landing amid tight security. The protests march on and cries for justice continues to sound off all across India.

Meanwhile, the names of the six men who have been arrested in connection with the gruesome rape and murder have been released. They are:

A Delhi district court is expected to start the process of bringing the five adult suspects to trial, where they could face the death penalty if convicted. The sixth suspect, who is 17 years and eight months old, has been identified as juvenile and proceedings against him will be conducted by the Juvenile Justice Board. Which means that he will be prosecuted separately  However, due to certain loopholes in Juvenile Justice Act, there are chances that he may go scot free in a few months’ time.

The five accused have been chargesheeted under the IPC (Indian Penal Code) Sections:

Suspects are to appear in court Monday. More to come as the story unfolds.

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Clock Up Steps In Skechers Friendship Walk 2021 Online Edition

As an effort to encourage people to stay active during this stay-at-home period, Skechers Friendship Walk is back for its fourth edition this year.

The walk this year will once again be held virtually starting from 30th July till 19th September 2021. You can collect steps on your fitness device to reach your step goals within the event period, all within your preferred choices.

“A yearly event that brings the Skechers family and the community together, we are excited that the Skechers Friendship Walk is continuing into this year. The virtual format we have adopted since last year has allowed more flexibility, as participants can join with their friends and family even though they may be physically apart. We look forward to creating a memorable experience for participants to keep active and spend precious time with their loved ones,’ said Ms Zann Lee, Vice President of Skechers Southeast Asia.

Participants will stand a chance to walk away with exclusive rewards. The attractive Skechers rewards include e-vouchers along with 1 year’s supply of Skechers footwear. Join the walk and stand a chance to win a pair of Skechers GOwalk 6 footwear.

In conjunction with the event, the new Skechers GOwalk 6 has been launched by Skechers Malaysia as an update in the brand’s signature GOwalk series featuring the best in walking shoe technology. The new GOwalk 6 was formulated with an Ultra GO cushioning midsole with ultra-light Hyper Pillars constructed with Hyperburst foam that will effortlessly ease your step.

The Skechers GOwalk 6 is now available at all Skechers Malaysia concept stores. Participants will receive 30% off on regular priced shoes, bags and apparel upon registration for the Skechers Friendship Walk.


#Thirst2015: Seri Serdang State Rep Behind Event Objection Due To Mistaken Identity?

On Saturday (25th April), this year’s #Thirst2015 themed, “We Are All Stardust” was abruptly cancelled at the 11th hour. In fact, the announcement only came in barely an hour before it was supposed to have opened its doors to partygoers at the Mines International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC), Mines Resort City.

While most of us are still reeling from shock and disappointment over the news, a new finding might take you to a whole new level of disbelief.

MMO today reported that Seri Serdang assemblyman Noor Hanim Ismail had submitted an objection letter on the day before “Thirst 2015: We Are All Stardust”, which led to its cancellation. The PAS representative had admitted being the person behind an official complaint letter, saying it was her responsibility as a Muslim to oppose the concert, which is sponsored by beer company Heineken.

“It was the local authority’s decision. It is my responsibility as a Muslim and assemblyman to oppose it,” she was reported as saying by online news portal TMI.

A copy of the letter dated 24th April revealed that Hanim had expressed concerns over the concert’s organisers, although the letter did not name the entertainment event company.

But here’s the huge plot twist: While she expressed concern over drugs, she also said in the letter that the concert organiser tended to use different company names to apply for permits and that it was always the same people behind the scenes.

“The same people organising this programme were also involved in the programme in Bukit Jalil,” she wrote in the letter, referring to the Future Music Festival Asia event that left 6 dead from drug overdose in March last year. She also described the #Thirst2015 as a “mega disco”.

Just in case you didn’t know, “Thirst 2015: We Are All Stardust” was organised by Future Sound Asia while “Future Music Festival Asia” (FMFA) was organised by Livescape Asia. So yes, perhaps a case of mistaken identity on her part had caused #Thirst2015 to have been abruptly cancelled, for nothing.

Meanwhile, Serdang MP Dr Ong Kian Ming said that Noor Hanim was wrong to object to the concert venue which was not even in her constituency. He said that Noor Hanim should have brought her concerns up with him and Seri Kembangan assemblyman Ean Yong Hian Wah, as the venue was located within his constituency.

He said her objections, without checking the facts about the concert’s conditions, has also painted a negative image of the Pakatan Rakyat Selangor government. “If Seri Serdang wanted to make objections, at the very least her office should have informed Seri Kembangan, who is also the Selangor exco for local government,” said Ong in a separate TMI report.

According to him, the concert had been approved by the National Anti-Drugs Agency (AADK) and officers from these agencies would have been on duty during the concert to ensure that no substance abuse or other illicit activities were committed.

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Our friends at The Livescape Group have released an official statement regarding the matter above, stepping forward to make clear that they had no involvement whatsoever in the planning or the execution of #Thirst2015.

The Livescape Group sympathises with Future Sound Asia on the recent cancellation of Thirst 2015. We would like to state on record that we have no involvement in the planning or execution of the said event. The comments from the ADUN of Sri Serdang is regrettable and tantamount to defamation. Our lawyers have been informed. As a tax paying business operator in this country, we advise all politicians of both political divides to check their facts prior to releasing statements that could harm or jeopardise the live events industry. Evidently, false reasoning has been used to justify an objection and yet another organiser have been made to pay as a consequence.

What are your thoughts on this, dance music community of Malaysia? Do you too agree that all of the above could’ve been easily avoided if thorough fact-checking was made prior to the inital objection? Was it necessary to penalise an event organiser on such a scale over mistaken identity?

Feel free to voice out in the comments box below.

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“Beauty & The Beast” The Musical, Sunway Lagoon

“True as it can be, the tale as old as time” has finally premiered at the Amphitheatre @ Sunway Lagoon! “Beauty and the Beast” the musical is Sunway Lagoon’s fifth musical so far and it will be performing at the Amphitheatre from now until 31st December 2012.

With RM4.5 million invested into the musical, Beauty and the Beast will be the first musical at Sunway Lagoon to feature live musicians. Hailing from Philippines, the musicians will be performing under the direction of much celebrated musical director and conductor, David Laugharne, who has been credited in many West End productions.

Beauty and the Beast tells an evergreen tale where true love prevails against all odds. Set in provincial France, a handsome but superficial prince is turned into a grotesque beast by a witch after he refused to offer her shelter.

The witch gives him a mystical rose to which his curse is bound. If he is unable to love and be loved in return before the last petal falls from the rose, he is doomed to live the rest of his days as a beast.

When Belle, beautiful and witty village girl crosses path with the Beast, will she be able to love him for who he is before he runs out of petals on his mystical rose?

For those who grew up with this classic story will find that Beauty and the Beast at Sunway Lagoon will invoke some of the warmest memories and cherished feelings unique to a fairy tale ending.

Beauty and the Beast is directed by Chris Colby and choreographed by David Kort. These theatre veterans from London’s West End have brought the most dazzling musicals to stages across Europe and Asia. Both Chris and David also led the productions of “Peter Pan the Musica”l, “Magical Musical”s, “Aladdin the Musical”, “London the Summer Musical”, “The Adventures of Captain Quack”, and “London Boys” at Sunway Lagoon.

Ticketing:  RM180, RM130, and RM90 (Adult), RM150, RM 100, and RM70 (Child)

Tickets are now available at Sunway Lagoon ticketing counters and AirAsia RedTix.

For more information, call 603 5639 0000, visit their website or via their Facebook page.


People Have Been Losing Their Hard-Earned Cash To “Money-Making” Website, iShareFans

Recently, the internet was abuzz after people discovered a website called “iShareFans”, which lets you make “easy money” for doing simple tasks.

However, the users failed to realise that the whole thing was a scam and numerous netizens are outraged after losing all the money they had put in.

For context, “iShareFans” requires users to carry out tasks on social media (TikTok, Instagram, etc.), such as liking pages and following accounts, which is supposed to earn them RM1 per task. Free users are capped at a maximum of 3 tasks per day, meaning RM90 per month if they managed to complete it everyday.

You might wonder how people end up losing money if they can already make “easy” cash without paying a single penny. Well, users can upgrade their accounts for a questionable amount, allowing themselves to perform more tasks and earn more money upon completion, depending on how much they’ve paid.

Initially, it was all fun and games as users can actually withdraw the money they’ve earned. This actually helped convince people that it’s a legit website, but little did they know, it was probably done intentionally to bait people into putting in more money before they shut down the whole thing.

It all started going downhill for the users when the website released a notice stating that, withdrawal processes will be slowed down due to Covid-19. This has definitely stirred anxiety amongst the website premium users since they can no longer withdraw their easily earned money, and now people are starting to believe that it is a scam.

Source: FB Isharefans Scammer pic.twitter.com/IezaAWmyme

— ~Muhammad Syarafi~ ™ (@RafiCounsel) November 25, 2020

— MaSID Mount ฏ๎๎๎๎๎๎๎ (@sidchan) November 25, 2020

its amusing seeing isharefans white knights pretending they didn't get scammed

— Mike (@Typical_Mikhail) November 26, 2020

Regarding the iShare fans, I don't even trust that we can easily earn the money just only like the social media and upload the screen shot as a proof. It's totally scam guys. Please think logically, it's not easy to get money as you think.

According to a local portal, they’ve found out that the website owner’s information has been made private since the start. Moreover, the website was created back in August this year, which is quite recent and definitely questionable.

It is also reported that the “iShareFans” domain is only registered for a year, whereas big companies would usually register their domain for 3 years. The fact that this website emerged during a period where it’s hard to earn an income definitely says something fishy about it.

As of now, the “premium users” are trying to compile evidences to lodge a police report, however, previous cases prove that there is a little-to-no chance of them getting their money back. Hopefully, this serves as a lesson for all people out there to not easily believe in “money-making” apps and websites.

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Contest: Win Access To Showcase With Gracie Abrams, Trevor Daniel & Alexander 23

Someone once said, “Music is the universal language of mankind“. Despite the Covid-19 outbreak happening globally, Universal Music Group has decided to hold its inaugural virtual edition!

The music label is set to bring Alexander 23, the sole creative force behind the hit single “IDK You Yet”, rising chill-pop sweetheart Gracie Abrams and singer-songwriter Trevor Daniel to you – wherever you are.

The details to Music is Universal 2020 live showcase are as follows:

Thanks to our friends from Universal Music Malaysia, we’re offering 10 lucky music-lovers from Hype to join in the special virtual showcase. All three of the aforementioned artists will be performing some of their latest singles to fans via Zoom. Get to know them a little better here:

Chicago native, Alexander Glantz is the multi-talented feat behind Alexander 23: he writes, records, and produces everything in his self-built Los Angeles studio. Making music since the age of 12, Alexander spent his teenage  years  refining  his  craft  playing  in  bands.  Today, the multi- instrumentalist infuses his indie-pop sound with effortless falsettos, intimate guitar plucks, and up-tempo drums to create something entirely his own.

In March 2019, he made his debut with Dirty AF1s, which premiered as Apple Music’s Bop of the Week and landed on Spotify’s highly-coveted New Music Friday playlist. Later that fall he  shared  his  critically acclaimed debut EP, “I’m Sorry I Love You”, which earned recognition from Billboard, Ones To Watch, Paper, and more. The rising artist spent the rest of 2019 on tour with Alec Benjamin, Omar Apollo,  and mxmtoon, and also made his  Lollapalooza  debut. Additionally, he teamed up with Selena Gomez to remix her hit, “Rare”. In April of 2020, Alexander released his viral ballad “IDK You Yet” which is a song he wrote “about feelings that are hard to feel”.

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Emerging songwriter Gracie Abrams shared her highly awaited debut project, “minor” on 14th July 2020. A stunning showcase for her nuanced lyricism and mesmerising vocals, the 7-song project features Abrams’s acclaimed singles “21”, “I miss you, I’m sorry”, and “Long Sleeves”.

Named an artist to watch by Pigeons & Planes, Fader and iD — and crowned one of seven breakout female musicians by Vogue UK — Abrams considers herself a songwriter, first and foremost. After writing her first song at the age of eight, she went on to earn a devoted following on the strength of her indelibly personal lyrics and magnetic vocal delivery. Last fall, Abrams made her official debut with “Mean It” — an intensely vulnerable piece hailed by Ones To Watch as “pure, sentimental, and undeniably beautiful.”

An outsider might perceive Trevor Daniel’s rise as an overnight catapult of stratospheric proportions, but the Houston, TX singer has been quietly carving a career in music since his teens. From learning to produce beats in his bedroom to attracting hit-making heavyweights with his artful bridge of electro-R&B and balladic pop, Daniel created his own wave to ride to the top.

When Hurricane Harvey devastated the city, then 22-year-old Daniel was forced to evacuate his family home with just music equipment in tow — returning later to find the  house flooded in chest-deep water. Within a week of the calamity, he had quit his day job at a men’s suits store, newly determined to pursue music full-time.


“Rock-A-Bye, Adele’s Baby”

Known to make her past relationships and heartbreaks public via her award-winning songs, Adele now adds another piece of news that she probably won’t regret exposing.

Over the weekend, the 24-year-old London-born singer announced that she is expecting her first child. On her blog too, may we add:

This is coming as a pleasant surprise, of course.  Considering how all we’ve ever known about Adele was her failing relationships. But wait, in recent months, she has been dating boyfriend Simon Konecki (CEO of Drop4Drop charity and divorced father) and even sparked engagement rumours in March this year when she was spotted wearing a yellow diamond on her engagement finger at the BRIT awards.

She denied the engagement rumours but it didn’t stop her from expressing her desire to have children. Hmm. Could this be Adele’s dream come true just yet? Or should we expect an entire album’s worth of angry changing-baby’s-diapers and lack-of-sleep songs soon?

Either way, we’re happy for her. Congratulations, Adele! You’re going to make a great mum!

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Crazy Rich Asians: Henry Golding Brings Wife & Parents To His First World Movie Premiere

Yesterday (Tuesday, 7th August) was a huge moment for Henry Golding.

The jade-coloured carpet was rolled out for the Hollywood premiere of “Crazy Rich Asians”, and standing there beside the rising star were Golding’s wife Liv Lo as well as his parents and bestie.

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“Celebrating #CrazyRichAsians & my husbands first world movie premiere!!! Of course he is the leading man in my life, now I get to share him with the world! I hope you are ready for him!!!!” the Italian-Taiwanese star gushed about her hubby.

The 31-year-old actor also expressed the overwhelming feeling of having his family by his side at TCL Chinese Theatres. “Can’t even begin to explain how amazing it was to have my parents there on the carpet last night, made everything complete,” he wrote.

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For those curious, Golding sported a pale blue Tom Ford suit jacket, which he paired it with a white shirt, black pants, and a black bow tie. Meanwhile, his gorgeous wife opted for a colourful Asian couture Farah Khan outfit with moulted feathers.

Besides Golding, Malaysia was also represented at the Hollywood premiere by Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh, as well as Carmen Soo and Ronnie Chieng. Yeoh looked stunning in a aubergine and black tiered Armani Privé gown.

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Shot more than a year ago in Singapore and Malaysia, “Crazy Rich Asians” will finally open in local cinemas on 22nd August 2018.


Scalpers Are Selling JJ Lin’s Singapore Concert Tickets Up To S$27,700!

Wayne Lim Jun Jie, better known as JJ Lin (林俊傑) will be holding 4 concerts in Singapore this coming August. Unfortunately, they’ve all been sold out.

Demand for the homegrown Mandopop singer has been high. JJ Lin was originally slated to perform only on 18th and 19th August. After the 2 initial “Sanctuary World Tour” dates sold out, organisers added 2 additional shows on 15th and 16th August.

According to the Strait Times, the 37-year-old singer is the first local music act to hold 4 straight concerts at the Singapore Indoor Stadium. Despite the additional dates, many fans still failed to secure concert tickets. Concert promoter Unusual Entertainment has confirmed that no further shows will be added.

Unsurprisingly, scalpers who bought extra tickets have taken to sites such as Stubhub and Carousell to resell their tickets at a higher price. Bandwagon reported that tickets for all 4 dates are now priced at least S$300 and goes as high as S$6,000. However, 1 particular scalper has decided to resell a Cat 1 concert ticket for – wait for it – S$27,763! The original price tag is only S$348. Ridiculous much?

Unusual Entertainment has issued a word of caution, saying, “We urge you to refrain from buying your tickets through re-sellers or any third party ticketing platforms. We would not be able to guarantee the validity of all such purchases“.

Fans have also taken to social media to express their disappointment with the ticketing system.

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AirAsia Offers 50% Off On Flights To 5 Countries

The New Year is here and AirAsia is already kicking things off with a 50% promotion on flights to selected destinations.

So what is the company’s New Year Sale about? According to the official website, travellers will get to enjoy 50% savings on base fares for flights from KLIA2 to Maldives, Bali, Jaipur, Taipei and Tehran.

Bookings for the new year sale 50% promotion starts from 1st January (Monday) until 8th January (next Monday) for a travel period between 1st January 2018 to 31st July 2018. In case you’re unaware, there are approximately 6 long weekends during the first 6 months of the year.

Do note that the discount is applicable to base fare and available on selected fare classes only.

Go on, book your next holiday on AirAsia’s website here.


Viral Sensation Pikotaro Returns To Malaysia For Japan Expo Malaysia 2018

Japanese Internet sensation Pikotaro who is most known for his catchy but annoying 1-minute hit “PPAP” will be returning to Malaysia for the 2nd Japan Expo Malaysia.

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The FOC festival will be taking place this weekend, from Friday to Sunday (27th – 29th July 2018) at Pavilion KL, featuring performances, exhibitions, meet-and-greet, and presentations of all the iconic culture from Japan such as music, anime, art, fashion, food, travel, and more.

Aside from the previously announced Japanese artists, other performers who will be at the festival include kawaii metal group Ladybaby, Koda Kumi’s younger sister of misono, SpringChubit member Haruka Yamashita, electronic rock band The Sixth Lie, idol group Tokyo Clear’s Smile, and impressionist Ryuji Aoki.

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Ulala Session Leader Lim Yook Taek Dies

In 2011, Lim Yoon Taek’s talented group, “Ulala Session” surprised and moved countless fans and viewers with their talented and explosive vocal skills, flashy performances, heartfelt stories, and great humour. Just Lim Yoon Taek alone was a great performer, artiste, and leader. The group went on to emerge as winners of Mnet’s “Super Star K3”.

The 32-year-old went on to tie the knot with hair designer, Lee Hyerim in August 2012 and became the proud father of a baby girl. In fact, he announced that he was just about to celebrate his daughter’s 100th day when he tweeted:

My wife asked me out of the blue if I knew what day January 14 was. I, without hesitation, stated that it was our daughter’s 100th day since being born. She was a bit shocked that I knew. Who does she think I am? I am a wonderful father. I’ve already looked at about 3 places where we can eat for her 100th day!

However, just hours ago, his agency released an official statement which stated that Lim Yoon Taek had passed away:

Leader Lim Yoon Taek has passed away while he was with his family and the other Ulala Session members. Lim Yoon Taek, who was struggling with fourth stage stomach cancer, has passed away at 8:42 PM on February 11 at the Severance Hospital in Seoul when he was with his family and friends. He did not leave a will and is survived by his wife Lee Hye Rim and daughter Im Ri Dan.

Fellow K-Pop icons have since reacted to the news of Lim Yoon Taek’s death with tweets of condolences and expressions of sadness. K-Pop idol boy group 2AM’s Jo Kwon tweeted, “I won’t forget your passion on stage. Rest in peace. My condolences to Lim Yoon Taek, who was a beautiful performer.” while member Seulong tweeted, “I’ve never met you and I don’t really know you but after hearing this news, my heart aches so much. I won’t ever forget your overflowing energy on stage. My condolences to you.”

“Super Star K2” winner Huh Gak also expressed his thoughts via Twitter when he posted, “Lim Yoon Taek hyung, God will protect you in a place where there is no pain. My condolences to you.”

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It goes to show that Lim Yoon Taek, and therefore Ulala Session, touched hearts and impacted lives in more ways than just one with songs. His funeral will be held at the Yonsei Severance Hospital on 13th February 2013. Our hearts go out to his family, friends, and fans.

It has been revealed that superstar Psy secretly covered the entire cost of Lim Yoon Taek‘s funeral expenses, which was a total of 40 million won (USD37,000). Psy quickly returned to Korea on the 12th from Malaysia upon hearing the news of Lim Yoon Taek’s passing. He stayed at the funeral for two hours to console the deceased’s family and stated, “An amazing person has left us. Please mourn for him.”

YG Entertainment commented, “This is something Psy personally did on his own and asked to keep it as a top secret, and it’s surprising that it was revealed somehow. Psy didn’t want to take away any attention from the deceased. He was hurt that there was nothing he could do.”

The late Lim Yoon Taek’s wife, Lee Hyerim, bid her husband goodbye via a tweet on Valentine’s Day which read:

think I can send him off with a happy heart now. He is a person who showed everything a human being can do… I, the wife of an awesome man, am very happy even in this moment. We will meet again, so wait a little. I love you. I love you, I love you. It seems it’s now time for you to say goodbye to this world. Although it is painful to let you go, I am comforted at the thought that I will be sending you to God. Go to a warm and peaceful place and watch over the earth where I live. You, who were very sick, I am very happy that you no longer have to feel pain. Goodbye my love, Lidan’s father.

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Remembering P. Ramlee: 9 Best Films From The Legend

Today marks the 90th birthday of a Malaysian icon Tan Sri P. Ramlee who is regarded as a national treasure in the local entertainment industry.

A multi-talented artist, P. Ramlee was a singer-songwriter, composer, actor, director and producer known for his contributions to the movie and music industry and his literary work.

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Even though he has gone for more than 45 years, he already composed a total of 401 songs and was involved in 66 films throughout his career, and his legacy still lives on until today.

To celebrate his 90th birthday, we look back at some of his best and most memorable works.

“Pendekar Bujang Lapok” is the second movie from the “Bujang Lapok” series. The story follows 3 best friends Ramli, Aziz and Sudin, who attempt to learn self-defence from a master warrior Pendekar Mustar and at the same time, trying to win the heart of the warrior’s daughter Rose. The movie is ranked as one of the top five Malay films made in Singapore by The Straits Times, and won the Best Comedy award at the 6th Asian Film Festival in 1959.

The movie is the 3rd instalment from the “Bujang Lapok” franchise which is loosely based on the story of Ali Baba from “1001 Arabian nights”. The movie is notably one of the few films which P. Ramlee plays the villain. The movie is also notable for mocking the legal status of cannabis and opium in Malaysia for humorous effect.

The last film directed by P. Ramlee in Singapore before he moved to Malaysia in 1965, “Tiga Abdul” tells the story of 3 brothers who are caught in a web of trickery set by the cunning Sadiq Segaraga who uses his 3 daughters to con them, causing their family fortune and business to be threatened. The movie is a tribute to traditional folktales with a moral set into the story.

“Madu Tiga” has also been ranked as one of the top five Malay films made in Singapore, by The Straits Times. The movie is a hilarious satire on a man who takes on a second and subsequently third wife, without each wife knowing the real truth of the polygamy situation. Things get more chaotic when the 3 wives start befriending each other.

“Hang Tuah” is the first Malay film to be fully shot in Eastman colour. Based on the legendary Admiral Hang Tuah of Malacca, the movie received the award for Best Musical Score at the 3rd Asian Film Festival in Hong Kong in 1956 and an official screening at 7th Berlin International Film Festival in 1957, where it was nominated for the Golden Bear.

Set in the style of traditional Malay folktales with an underlying moral message, the movie features real-life husband and wife pair P. Ramlee and Saloma acting opposite each other, while Saloma’s sisters Mariani and Mimi Loma played the roles of her sisters in the film. The movie is about an arrogant and materialistic man who marries off his outspoken daughter to a poor villager to teach her a lesson.

Loosely based on “The Three Stooges”, the movie is the first film from the “Do Re Mi” series, which later followed by “Nasib Do Re Mi” (also 1966) and “Laksamana Do Re Mi” (1972), which was Ramlee’s last film before his death. The movie portrays three men whose adventures creates satirical laughter.

P. Ramlee is considered to be one of the earliest Malay actors to act in a dual role where played the role of the adult father character, Hassan as well as the spoilt son, Sazali. The movie is about love between a man and a woman, dreams that can come true and a father’s extreme love for his son. P. Ramlee earned the Best Actor award at the Asian Film Festival in 1957 held in Tokyo.

Known to be one of P. Ramlee’s most iconic films, “Ibu Mertuaku”, the movie revolves around the tragic love affair between Kassim Selamat, a poor musician, and Sabariah, the only daughter of a wealthy woman. Started out as a light-hearted comedy, the movie turns into a dramatic tragedy after the 30 minute mark especially the famous eye-stabbing scene during the film’s climax. The movie won Best Black & White Photography at the 10th Asia Pacific Film Festival in 1963. P. Ramlee also received the Most Versatile Talent Special Award at the festival.


#SPAD: Final Working Paper Regarding Uber & Grabcar To Be Tabled To Cabinet

A final working paper that will hopefully regulate all land transportation will be tabled to the Cabinet this year.

The first stage of the paper, relating to GrabCar and Uber services, has been submitted and reviewed by the Economic Planning Unit (EPU). After that, it will be sent to the Cabinet, said the Chairman of the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD), Tan Sri Syed Hamir Albar.

He explained that regulations must be put in place so that all land public transport will be treated fairly. A win-win situation was also assured for all parties involved.

As a protection to land public transport, we have to ensure that when the government makes a decision, there must be a Standard Operating Procedures (SOP) that should be fair. Hence we present to the EPU several ideas and proposals that must be implemented if we are to accept the other players (GrabCar dan Uber) in this industry.

Taxi drivers have been voicing their unhappiness over the car services. Some of them reported that since the implementation of Uber and Grabcar, they earned less than RM30 a month, which is well below the poverty line.

Regarding the situation, Syed Hamir suggested:

taxi drivers must accept that the environment has changed where they must provide an even better service compared to Uber, which is not only available in Malaysia but throughout the world.

However, Syed Hamir does recognise that the current playing field between taxis, Uber, and Grabcar drivers are uneven, as taxi drivers have to pay a permit that allows them to charge a fare on their customers while Uber and Grabcar drivers do not have to do so. Citing another example, he also said that taxis have to go through regular Puspakom inspections which require a fee, but not for Uber and Grabcar drivers.

He further elaborated that it is actually against the law for Uber and Grabcar drivers to operate their services without a permit. However, as Malaysians prefer the aforementioned car services, the government is considering steps to legalise them.

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#TanWeeKiong: Olympic Medalist Ties The Knot With Longtime Girlfriend

Olympic medalist Tan Wee Kiong has tied the knot!

The 27-year-old shuttler registered his marriage with his longtime girlfriend (now wife), 28-year-old beautician Chia Shi Leng, yesterday (Wednesday, 12th October) in a private ceremony attended by family and close friends.

After being in a relationship for 6 years, Tan proposed to Chia in May, and the couple decided on their wedding registration date even before the Olympics. He further explained that the date does not hold any significant meaning, and he just wanted this special day to be witnessed by his loved ones.

He kept a low profile, and the public did not find out about the registration until a photo of the couple surfaced on social media. None of the media outlets were invited to the ceremony too.

The couple has not decided on a date for their wedding dinner as Tan is always travelling for tournaments.

“I’ve known her since we began playing badminton together in Johor, but became close 7 years ago. I’m also focused on training, but she has been faithful, supportive and accommodating. So, I will be more than motivated to do well at the Denmark Open. A good showing will surely make her happy,” said Tan of his spouse.

Well, so how does Tan feels about bidding farewell to his bachelor life? “Of course, I’m happy!” he exclaimed.

Tan gained mainstream fame when he and his partner Goh V Shem broke into the finals for the badminton men’s doubles match at the recently concluded Rio Olympics. He also attracted attention for his boyish good looks.

He is currently focusing on his next tournament, the Denmark Open in Odense from 18th to 23rd October. The Tan – Goh pair is currently ranked Number 7 in the world rankings.

Congrats you two! We hope you have a happy life ahead of you :)

Sources: The Star Online, Sin Chew Daily.


The Samsung Galaxy S III Arrives!

Less than a month after it launched in London, the crème de la crème of all Samsung GALAXY S smartphones finally arrives at our shores.

Samsung Malaysia Electronics, one of the world’s leading global mobile phone providers announced the commercial availability of the Samsung GALAXY S III into the Malaysian market. The event, which took place at the Imperial Ballroom at One World Hotel was held at such a huge scale only because it was a reflection of it being Samsung’s latest pride and joy.

Designed for humans and inspired by nature, the third generation Samsung GALAXY S is a smartphone that recognizes its owner’s voice, understands his/her intention, and lets him/her share moments instantly and easily. You could say it is one of Samsung’s most intuitive gadgets yet.

When asked, Mr. Kwon Jae Hoon (Managing Director of Samsung Malaysia Electronics Sdn. Bhd.) said, “With the introduction of the Samsung GALAXY S III, we are confident that Samsung will surpass the success of the Samsung GALAXY S II which sold 20 million units globally since its launch last year.”

The Samsung GALAXY S III is also extremely big on structure and design, with extra emphasis on its comfortable grip, curves, and organic form to deliver a rich organic feel. The elements of wind, water, and light are all evoked in the physical construct of the Samsung GALAXY S III – and this is reflected in the smooth and non-liner lines of the device:

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How will it fare? Keep a close watch for updates on our Samsung GALAXY S III review. As for the hardcore Samsung fans, it will be available nationwide through Samsung’s telco partners Celcom, DiGi, and Maxis beginning 31st May 2012 (Thursday), and Samsung Elite Partner outlets later in June 2012.

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

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DS Ismail Sabri Yaakob Reacts To Netizens Trying To Bid For His Home Decor

Malaysians sometimes say the darnedest things. If you don’t believe me, just ask our Defence Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

During the live Covid-19 press conference from his home recently, social media users were more focused on the background décor instead of concentrating on his briefing.

The cabinet behind the minister stole the spotlight during the press conference. The comments were flooded with netizens ‘bidding’ for his possessions including helmets, keris, a ball and other home decorations. Interestingly, some even attempted to “lock” the shirt that he was wearing for its “unique design”.

Ismail Sabri had the best reaction to all the commotion! He posted a screenshot of some reactions on his Instagram page. “A friend told me at first that many items in the cabinet had to be ‘locked’. As an elderly person like me, I didn’t understand what he meant because that’s the slang used by young people nowadays,” he wrote on the caption.

“I laughed a lot after I understood it, thanks to my friend’s explanation. Indeed, netizens have very creative ideas and tend to brighten my mood. Previously, they even poked fun at my batik outfit, saying it looked like cake and various delicacies (kueh),” Ismail Sabri added in the caption.

The minister ended his post by thanking everyone for always tuning in to his press conference. He’s also grateful to all the netizens for always cheering him on.


#ALSIceBucketChallenge: Dampened By More Than Just Ice Water

It is without a doubt that the #ALSIceBucketChallenge is the most successful viral campaign of our time. As a matter of fact, as of 29th August, the ALS Association has received USD100.9 million in donations compared to USD2.8 million during the same time period last year (29th July to 29th August). While that means that the campaign has been very well received by people around the globe and that we can all have faith in humanity once again, the “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” is now coming under siege due to some “ice doubts”.

This, of course, comes naturally, as with anything that suddenly has a large incoming flow of cash. Hence, some public questioning has ensued.

A website called “Political Ears” claimed that the ALS Foundation “admits” that 73% of donations are not used for ALS research, as previously assumed. The website also highlighted the breakdown of the ALS Association’s finances for the fiscal year ending 31st January 2014:

As seen in the pie chart provided above, only 28% of the donations go to actual ALS research purposes. “Political Ears” also made it a point to highlight the fact that over 73% of all donations raised goes to fundraising, overhead, executive salaries, and external donations, and that the ALS Association’s employees’ salaries add up to about just slightly under USD2 million.

We know what you’re thinking. “What on earth?”, right? Have we all been duped? Did we all blindly donate money (in USD, no less) to an untrustworthy association? Why were we putting ourselves through dumping buckets of freezing cold ice water over our heads in the name of fraud then? Should we have done thorough research before jumping on the bandwagon?

First things first, it is true that only 28% goes to research. And perhaps that’s what made people (applied across everyone and anyone who has taken the Ice Bucket Challenge and even for those who haven’t don it but have seen the trend go crazy) jump in the first place. So much so that they forget that the ALS Association is not a non profit organisation that raises money for research only. In fact, the ALS Association delivers vital ALS-related programs and services to the ALS community such as professional and public education, patient and community services, on top of research into ALS treatments and cures.

All of which were stated in their mission anyway:

Let’s not forget that services such as Charity Navigator, an independent assessor of charitable organisations, confirmed that the ALS Association has a record of high transparency and ranks high in other areas, receiving an overall 90.73/100 rating and a 4/4 stars ranking.

Oh, also, “Political Ears” is listed here under “List of Top Websites on Satire”. Don’t we all know what “satire” means by now?

And if the above is not enough to convince you yet, the ALS Association has never forced it upon anyone to involuntarily and unknowingly “split” his/her donation to fund all other things e.g. administration, fundraising, etc within the association. If a donor would like 100% of their donation to go to research, he/she can check the “I want my research to be used solely for ALS research” box in the online donation form here.

We hope that helps clear up some doubts, if not all, about the ALS Association and their involvement with the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge’s donations.

Meanwhile, here are some of the best #ALSIceBucketChallenge videos that we’ve seen over the past 2 weeks

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JTBC “News Room” Presenter Son Suk Hee Resigns Following False Reports On BTS

JTBC CEO Son Suk Hee (손석희) will no longer be the anchor for the news programme “News Room”.

Though no details were revealed on the shocking announcement, many have speculated that the decision was made in the wake of the recent controversy on the false reports surrounding K-pop sensation BTS (방탄소년단).

A representative from the local cable network revealed on Monday (23rd December) in a statement that reads:

“JTBC’s News Room will be going through a large scale generational change starting January 6th. Weekly show ‘News Room’ reporter Seo Bok Hyun, and announcer Ahn Na Kyun will be leading the show, and Son Suk hee, who has led the main news for 6 years and 4 months will be stepping down from his position and only taking the role of JTBC’s president.”

The daily evening TV news show has previously claimed that all 7 members of the group were considering of taking legal actions against home label, Big Hit Entertainment. In response, the entertainment agency has released a lengthy statement to deny all the reports.

It was further reported that the former MBC newscaster’s last episode with “News Room” will be out on 1st January.


Shila Amzah’s Tweet Causes Outrage Among Siti Nurhaliza’s Fans

Singer Shila Amzah has brought herself some unwanted attention when she tweeted something about the recent episode of Astro’s talent show “Big Stage”.

Her tweet seems to condemn the comment given by one of the judges after the performance of Sarah Suhairi who did a cover of Black Pink’s famous hit “Ddu-Du Ddu-Du”.

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I don't like that typical thinking that lagu ada highnote is lagu susah..Typical 😅

“I don’t like that typical thinking that songs with high notes are difficult. Typical,” read her tweet, which many netizens believed is directed towards Dato Siti Nurhaliza who commented that Black Pink’s song is “easy”.

The tweet has somehow ticked off a certain group of fans including veteran songstress and actress Adibah Noor who commented, “Easy for you to say. You slay every note effortlessly. Some would struggle”.

Easy for you to say.You slay every note effortlessly.Some.. would struggle. pic.twitter.com/1S8o3tzt95

— ADIBAH NOOR 🇲🇾😼 (@adibahnoor) August 26, 2018

But Adibah didn’t seem to be bashing her, but more like giving a cheeky comment to tease the singer, while others are not so kind.

The 1st tweet didn’t seem all that bad initially, it was the follow-up that got people really enraged. When a user replied to her 1st tweet, “But most of the judges always said that”. Shila responded, “Because they’re no brainer. We should appreciate all types of voices.”

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After the follow-up comment by Shila which has now been deleted, netizens started to slam the 28-year-old singer for her rude remark. Apparently, many have misunderstood Shila’s comment and believed that she was calling the judges brainless.

Shila soon explained that what she meant is that hitting high note would be easy for the judges as they are all experienced singers, but many refused to accept her explanation, adding that she is twisting her words.

After realising her mistake, Shila immediately apologised multiple times to netizens as well as Adibah Noor and promised that she will be more careful with her words in the future.

I am not proud of being a straight forward person.. Of being someone who speak her mind..Yes it came with consequences, learned it the hard way..No one is perfect.Will I change myself to be a better person?Yes I will, it's a no brainer.❤

We also hope that next time Shila would read her post 2 or 3 times before tweeting it, but we applaud her for admitting her mistake and even responded humbly and kindly to harsh comments.

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#MIMI: Namewee & Michiyo Ho’s “Provocative” Breast Cancer Awareness Track Angers Netizens

Uh oh, Namewee (黃明志) is in hot water again.

RED People’s Michiyo Ho (何念玆) recently released her new Mandarin single “MIMI” (咪咪) for Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Zumba Charity Event. The song was written and produced by the controversial rapper himself.

Just in case you didn’t know, “MIMI” is a common slang for women’s breasts.

Though the track was meant to remind the public of the importance of conducting breast self-exams, many netizens felt that the lyrics were sexual and inappropriately used. In the music video, which was viewed over 770,000 times, Michiyo can be seen dancing in a sexy nurse costume while being surrounded by 9 masked women. The choreography focuses on various chest movements.

“Big or small, they love grumbling about it/ But still guys love them/ Some are huge, but want it bigger, which is quite frightening/ Some people likes to shake it to gain profit/ Squeeze on it when you’re free”.

One YouTube user commented, “nothing wrong, there are always rubbish, and he still make money with these rubbish, through subscriber,” while another wrote “I don’t know whether to close my eyes or my ears”.

Namewee took to Facebook to slam haters and remind netizens that the song is to increase awareness on breast cancer, adding that RED People will be at the Pink Ribbon Breast Cancer Awareness Zumba Charity Event in Penang M Mall O2O on 23rd October.

He said, “This is a song about BREAST. Dun be SUAKU (a country bumpkin), now is 2016. Many keyboard warriors commented (on the video)…Don’t your mom have breasts? What did you drink while growing up? Are breasts shocking? Only those with a dirty mind will view it as dirty”.

This controversy comes shortly after Namewee’s arrest for “Oh My God” featuring Taiwanese band Nine-One-One (911), a Mandarin song which allegedly insulted Islam.

What do you think about “MIMI”? Do you think it’s too sexual? Let us know in the comments below!


MAB & ATLAS Vending Launch First Braille-enabled Vending Machines

Little do people know that up to 800,000 Malaysians are partially sighted, while approximately 95,000 are blind. In order to improve accessibility for visually-impaired members of the community, the Malaysian Association for the Blind (MAB) has joined forces with ATLAS Vending to launch the first Braille-enabled vending machines in Malaysia.

Through this pilot project, 11 vending machines have been deployed across the Klang Valley, which was also certified by the Malaysia Book of Records. Public transport commuters may have noticed the unique vending machines (equipped with braille plates) at some Light Rail Transit (LRT) stations and around the Brickfields area.

“For us at ATLAS Vending, we are extremely delighted that this collaboration has come into fruition after months of working with the team at MAB – from conceptualisation to prototype testing, and to the actual rollout. At each step, the feedback and suggestions from the MAB team were studied and incorporated to ensure that the final design of the machines would be truly convenient for visually-impaired customers. Details such as the spoken speed of the audio instructions and colours of the indicator lights were crucial guidance for us, helping the ATLAS Vending technology team improve the physical design and software features. At ATLAS Vending, we’ve been in the business of dispensing delight for the past 40 years, so this initiative to improve inclusivity by progressively increasing accessibility using technology is another milestone for us,” said Amy Gan, Head of Marketing & Ancillary Business, ATLAS Vending.

George Thomas, Chief Executive Officer of MAB added: “At MAB, it is part of our organisation’s aim to educate and create equal opportunities for visually-impaired persons, to enable them to enjoy the same quality of life as the sighted. We are pleased to have this opportunity to collaborate with ATLAS Vending on such assistive technology for vending machines. People do not realise that without such technology designed for our visually-impaired members, they face barriers in performing seemingly simple tasks that sighted persons may not give a second thought to, like purchasing a can of drink from a vending machine without assistance.”

These special vending machines not only offers audio-guided instructions for purchasing drinks, but also cash and cashless payment options.


Catch “Avengers: End Game” Light Show This Friday At KL Tower

Yesterday, the skies at KL Tower were decorated with a MARVEL-ous light show in conjunction with the release of “Avengers: End Game” in Malaysia.

300 drones took flight and lit up the Kuala Lumpur night sky with a beautiful display of light show featuring the symbols from “Avengers” characters such as Iron Man, Thor, Captain America, Hulk and more.

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Thanks to the collective drone from Intel, the light show even made it into the Malaysia’s Book of Records for “The Most Drones Used in a Light Show”.

Also, it is revealed that another round of “Avengers” light show will take place this Friday on 26th April 2019, same location, from 8pm to 10pm.

Before the film even hit cinemas, “Avengers: End Game” already made RM10mil in the local box office, making it the film with the highest advance ticket sales to date.

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#GE13: Under 21 Malaysian Youths Voice Out

Yesterday, 80% of registered voters (out of the 28 million people in Malaysia) turned up for the 13th Malaysian general election aka #GE13. For the Malaysian youth who weren’t registered to vote and those who were still a year or two away from voting, they took their votes online via an unofficial “Under 21 Malaysians” (U21M) poll online.

The accompanying statement on the poll reads:

GE13 is here and everyone’s pumped up for it. To under-21s out there like us, we feel you. Nothing hurts so badly than realizing that you are a year or two away from your voting and that you have to wait another 5 years for your voice to be heard. People are using their votes for the march to Putrajaya but the only thing that you can do is talk.

But why get depressed? Political impotency is an excuse, not an incurable affliction. Utilize U21M to make your voice count. If you are unable to vote due to age or geographical restrictions:

2. Cast an anonymous online vote for the party of your choice.

3. Choose from a list of issues that you hope to see improvements.

4. Results will be compiled and released transparently before the end of the day.

Spread the news about U21M, let other youths about your vision of Malaysia’s future. Remember, you are always a part of Malaysia! Although you can’t vote, your voice will still always count!

And now that the #GE13 is over, so is the U21M poll. The results? As follows:

PR received 28,125 of the mock youth votes while BN received 2,971. In total, U21M received 31,096 mock youth votes. So the Malaysian youth, or at least a large portion of them, have spoken too. Perhaps they will be able to fully exercise their rights to vote for the next Malaysian general election?

Kudos to you young Malaysians for having a voice and for playing your part!


AIA K-POP Concert 2013 LIVE in Kuala Lumpur

In January 2013, Asia’s leading insurance group, AIA, hosted their first ever AIA K-POP 2013 event. Held in Hong Kong, the concert featured dynamic boy band BEAST aka B2ST, explosive girl group 4Minute and talented girl band A Pink as the main headliners. AIA K-POP 2013 in Hong Kong was said to be one of the most electrifying concerts to hit Hong Kong as soon as 2013 begun.

Just yesterday, news of the AIA K-POP 2013 concert happening in Malaysia “leaked” online. A supposed “official poster” (as above) went viral, egging on rumours about it being held here in a couple of months. The poster includes a star-studded line-up of some of K-Pop most popular idols/idol groups such as G.NA, 4Minute, and B2ST:

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Legit or not? We don’t know, but we’ll update this with more information as soon as we know!


Jason Mraz To Perform In 6 Asian Countries For His 2019 Good Vibes Tour

Shortly after performing in Singapore over the weekend, the 41-year-old singer-songwriter announced that he’ll be returning to the country next year. Singapore will be part of his 6-city “Good Vibes” tour across Asia that kicks off in May 2019.

The Grammy winner’s “Good Vibes” tour will follow his 6th studio album “Know”, which was released in August. “Good vibes is good vibrations; it’s being a constant source of good energy, and I didn’t want to just limit it to the album. By the time we come here next year, the album will be almost a year old and I really wanted to bring all the albums with me,” Mraz explained why he called his concert “Good Vibes”.

So what can concert-goers expect from his tour next year? “It’s very similar to the show we did here 2 nights ago in Singapore where I’ll be bringing Raining Jane and a lot of my friends, in this very colourful expression that allows us to go back to old albums and play some new songs. But also, by May there might be some newer songs,” the musician shared.

He added, “The whole point is to lose ourselves in song and to harmonise and connect as humans, because life can be very hard and challenging, but music is a way for us to connect to our true selves, as natural, spiritual beings. Music allows us to transcend all of that — that’s what good vibes is all about.”

Jason Mraz’s 2019 Good Vibes Asia Tour will include:

Manila. Singapore. Hong Kong. Bangkok. Taipei. Shanghai.

Start warming up your vocal chords because Good Knews! Good Vibes is finally coming to Asia in 2019.

Visit https://t.co/gGKb5u28tO for the latest on sale & ticket information in your area. pic.twitter.com/0uvsXXT2d0

— Jason MMRRRaz (@jason_mraz) October 29, 2018

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#ULTRASingapore: Phase 2 Lineup Includes Rich Chigga, GTA, Henry Saiz, & More

Get ready to party because ULTRA Singapore is back once again!

After dropping phase 1 of their lineup and ticketing details earlier this year, ULTRA Singapore has finally released more details for the music festival.

When the first wave of performers were announced, it got fans into a frenzy as it boasted some renowned names such as Tchami, Pendulum, KSHMR, Don Diablo, Hardwell, Tiësto, Steve Aoki, and Dash Berlin. Revelers will be glad to know that Rich Chigga, GTA, Henry Saiz, Carlo Lio, and ANNA will be joining them as supporting acts.

For those who are not in the know, Rich Chigga is an Indonesian hip-hop artiste who hails from Jakarta. Famous for the track “Dat $tick”, his subsequent release “Gospel” has also caught attention due to the collaboration with South Korean rapper Keith Ape.

One of his fellow performers is electronic music duo Good Times Ahead (more known as GTA). Kick-starting their music career in 2011, the duo have played at other major music festivals such as Lollapalooza, Coachella, and Tomorrowland.

Joining them are Spanish DJ and producer Henry Saiz, dance-electronic musician Carlo Lio, and Brazilian Techno producer ANNA.

Check out the full list of performers and their time slots here:

Deets for the music festival are as follows:

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


6 Beautiful Mall Decorations In KL To Uplift Your Hari Raya Spirits

While the Covid-19 situation has put a damper on our mood, shopping malls in the Klang Valley have put up their Raya-themed decorations in hopes of uplifting the festive spirit.

As we stepped into a new normal way of life, local malls are ensuring the safety of shoppers with enhanced measures to provide a hygienic and enjoyable shopping experience that adhere to the Malaysian government’s Standard Operating Procedures.

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Understandably, a few malls have chosen to forgo Raya decorations this year due to budget constraints.


#SuJu: Shindong’s Military Enlistment Set For 25th Nov

K-Pop boy band Super Junior’s management agency S.M. Entertainment on Wednesday (5th Nov) announced on Facebook that group member Shindong will enlist on Nov 25 to serve his compulsory stint in the Korean military.

Shindong will reportedly undergo 5 weeks of military training before being posted to his unit in Gyeonggi-do and serving 21 months in the military. The 29-year-old singer-host will be absent from Super Junior’s Hong Kong concert on Saturday (8th Nov), as he will be busy preparing for his enlistment.

Super Junior’s leader Leeteuk returned to the band a few months ago, after he completed his stint in the military. Fellow member Yesung, on the other hand, is still undergoing military training.

The boy band had previously said its members will stagger their enlistment times so that the band can stay active on the K-pop scene. Super Junior continues to enjoy a large following around the world, and performed its 100th concert in September.

We wish the lovable funny man Shindong only the best and pray he’ll do well in the army!

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Here’s What We Love About EXO-CBX’s Blooming Day MV

EXO-CBX is back and they’ve given us more reasons to love them.

The sub-unit dropped the music video for “Blooming Day” earlier today (Tuesday, 11st April) and it has already amassed more than a million views! Now that’s power.
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Before releasing the song, SM Entertainment described the song as “a light and chic dance-pop track where the members’ sweet vocal colours will be showcased. The lyrics talk about a sweet confession to a woman with heart-fluttering emotions like spring.”

They boys did not disappoint, as we found ourselves bobbing our heads to the beats. The track is also super catchy with their repetitive chorus of “Can I be a boyfriend, can I?”

Well, it’s a resounding yes from all of us ;) Apart from amazing melody, the music video is also one entertaining affair. It’s colourful, funky, and er-hem, seductive. Here’s what else we loved about it:

We totally have no idea what that sequence means, but that’s what we love about it. You’re open to interpret it however you want. Maybe it means that Xiumin is as beautiful as a blooming flower, maybe it means something else, who knows?

2. Baekhyun’s amazing dancing skills
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We all know how amazing a vocalist Baekhyun can be, but damn, it’s his dancing chops that made us fall for him this time. The boy took the lead a few times in this music video, and he surely didn’t disappoint.

We think Xiumin just killed us with his dewy eyes and seductive stares.

He was known for his cute and chubby face, but the eldest member of EXO has shed that image and bloomed into a fine young man.

Why does Chen look so angry throughout the whole music video? We don’t know, but we know that it’s sexy as hell.

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Just look at how they played with the space and colour. We’ve watched the music video over and over again just because of how pleasant it is to look at.

Need something to calm you down after a long day? The music video is just the thing you need:

Apart from “Blooming Day”, their album of the same name records 6 other songs: “Monday Blues”, “Sweet Dreams”, “Thursday”, “Vroom Vroom”, “Playdate”, and “Lazy”.

You can listen to their latest album on Spotify and Apple Music.

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(Video) Fazura Spills About Actress Trying To Hit On Husband Fattah Amin

Malaysian superstar Nur Fazura has been living a fairly happy married life with husband Fattah Amin since tying the knot in November 2017. However, like any other couple out there, it’s apparent that the power couple has also experienced their fair share of trials and tribulations.

In an exclusive interview with HLive, Fazura spilled some hot tea about another actress who attempted to come in between their relationship! According to the supermom, she was pregnant with her firstborn daughter, Nur Fatima Aisya at the time.

“I’m not the type of person who gets jealous easily. I trust my partner, and Fattah is a good husband, So, there was an incident that took place in the past where someone tried (to hit on) him. But I didn’t ask him. Someone told me about it. What can I do? My husband is good-looking,” the “Bicara Hati” actress told the interviewer.

Fazura also recalled the time when another celeb tried to seduce her husband! “There was even one incident that happened during a movie premiere. I remember I was pregnant at that time. I didn’t attend the event since it was held during the pandemic, so I was worried about going out. I decided to stay at home instead.

At one point, this actress tried to pursue Fattah (romantically) and so forth. The scene was witnessed by my family members, but I’m still cool with it. I feel like if there’s anything, I will never attack my husband because, at the end of the day, it takes two to tango,” the hijab entrepreneur added.

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That said, Fazura didn’t drop any names during the interview nor did she give hints on who that other celeb might be.


Netflix: 8 Shows Where Asian Leads Take The Spotlight

Gone are the days where Asian actors are simply relegated to sidekick status or forced to play cringey caricatures of simplistic stereotypes.

With audiences calling for and welcoming more diversity in Hollywood over the past few years, we’ve been chalking up some wins on-screen with nuanced portrayals of Asian characters as well as relatable representation of our culture in Western media, and these shows are prime examples of Asian talents being at the front and centre of the story:

Five years since the #StarringJohnCho hashtag sparked a widespread call for more diversity and Asian American leading men, the campaign is definitely still going strong.

Since becoming the face of a movement, John Cho — who was born in Seoul and moved to Los Angeles with his parents as a child — has marked a handful of milestones for Asian representation in Hollywood, including becoming the first Asian American actor in history to headline a mainstream thriller film with 2018’s “Searching”.

In the upcoming “Cowboy Bebop” live action series (which debuts on 19th November), he plays Spike Spiegel, the impossibly cool bounty hunter with even cooler hair who travels the solar system with his ex-cop partner, Jet Black (Mustafa Shakir), in pursuit of the universe’s most dangerous bounties.

2. Jessie Mei Li and Amita Suman in “Shadow and Bone”

Much like her half-Shu, half-Ravkan character Alina Starkov, Jessie Mei Li is of mixed-race heritage. Having grown up in the UK, Li — who was born to an English mother and a Chinese father — was able to tap into her personal experiences to bring Alina to life.

“For lots of people [who are] mixed-race or first-generation immigrants, you spend so much of your life not feeling like you belong anywhere,” she expressed in an interview with Comics Beat. “That is essentially Alina’s problem when we meet her. She doesn’t know where she belongs. She doesn’t know how important she is. It really shapes who she is, [in] the same way it does for me.”

Similarly, Li’s co-star Amita Suman — who plays indentured servant-turned-knife-wielding spy Inej Ghafa — also drew influences from her own real-life experiences for the role, having spent her childhood in a village in Nepal before moving to England when she was seven.

Speaking to gal-dem, she said, “I have the experience of what it’s like to move countries and move into a completely new world, and adapt and learn the language and figure out how life works in this new situation that you’re in. That was the experience that I could bring to Inej from a very real point of view.”

In what is probably the most refreshing and empowering portrayal of a Muslim character in Western media, Rahul Kohli — who is of Punjabi Hindu descent — plays Sheriff Hassan, a single father and a Muslim sheriff on small, isolated island who struggles to fit in with the town’s predominantly Christian inhabitants.

Kohli, who revealed that he’s an atheist, credits his best friend Mohamed Bouissa and Mohamed Hajem for their work and input in making the character as accurate and authentic as possible while nailing the nuances of what it’s like to be a Muslim man in the present day.

In response to a fan’s question about the research and study that went into bringing Sheriff Hassan to life, he explained, “I spent countless hours discussing and learning about Islam and its beauty from my best friend, Mohamed Bouissa (who also became a consultant on the show) and during production we worked with another wonderful consultant, Mohamad Hajem on performing salat.”

4. Jimmy O. Yang and Darren Barnet in “Love Hard”

It’s never too early for cheesy, feel-good Christmas movies, and there’s even more reason to celebrate the joyous season with a rom-com that has not one, but TWO romantic interests who are of Asian descent!

Jimmy O. Yang, whose parents were originally from Shanghai, takes on the role of nerdy Josh Lin who catfished unlucky-in-love writer Natalie (Nina Dobrev) into thinking he’s a much hotter dude portrayed by Darren Barnet, who is part-Japanese.

Josh’s family members are also played by Asian actors; Japanese-American actor James Saito plays his father Bob, while his older brother Owen is played by Harry Shum Jr., who is of Chinese descent.

The aforementioned Darren Barnet plays a teenage heartthrob and love interest of the show’s main character Devi, who is portrayed by Tamil-Canadian actress Maitreyi Ramakrishnan in her first ever acting credit. Fun fact – she actually has relatives in Malaysia!

Often lauded for its diverse casting on top of its nuanced representation of Indian culture and values, “Never Have I Ever” also stars Poorna Jagannathan and Sendhil Ramamurthy, who play Devi’s parents, as well as Richa Moorjani (Devi’s cousin Kamala), Ramona Young (Eleanor, one of Devi’s best friends), Megan Suri (a new Indian student in Season 2), and Utkarsh Ambudkar (the English teacher Devi is friends with).

6. Lana Condor and Ross Butler in the “To All the Boys” trilogy

Lana Condor, who plays Lara Jean, was born in Vietnam and adopted by American parents when she was a baby.

In an interview with Teen Vogue, the actress revealed that she “felt so comfortable and very understood” playing a mixed-race character, having grown up in a mixed household with an adoptive brother who is Asian and white parents. Some parts of the movie even mirrored Condor’s IRL experiences; just as Lara Jean’s father tried to have his daughters connect with their late mother’s Korean heritage in the movies, the actress revealed that her parents also wanted her to learn more about her culture, such as trying to get her to eat Vietnamese food.

The film trilogy also stars Singapore-born actor Ross Butler, whose mother is actually Chinese-Malaysian! Also, some of his favourite foods are roti canai and a chicken curry his Penang-born mother taught him to make, so… #doneclaim.

7. Ali Wong and Randall Park in “Always Be My Maybe”

Fans of Ali Wong are probably aware that the actress and comedian was born to a Chinese-American father and Vietnamese mother, thanks to her delightful anecdotes about them in her “Baby Cobra” comedy special, while Randall Park’s parents moved from Korea to Los Angeles, where he was eventually born and raised in. In fact, “Always Be My Maybe” — which he co-wrote with Wong — was inspired by some of his IRL experiences growing up in LA.

Keanu Reeves, who makes a brief but significant appearance, is also part Chinese on his paternal side.

Born to South Korean immigrants who moved to Canada in the 1960s, the incomparable Sandra Oh has come a long way since she turned down a journalism scholarship to study drama and pursue an acting career in her youth.

On top of becoming the first woman of Asian descent to win two Golden Globe Awards (Best Supporting Actress – Series, Miniseries or Television Film and Best Actress – Television Series Drama in 2005 and 2019 respectively), Oh also became the first woman of Asian descent to host the awards show in 2019 as well as the first Asian-Canadian woman to host “Saturday Night Live” that same year.

In “The Chair”, the award-winning actress adds another — albeit fictional — first to her list of accomplishments as Ji-yoon Kim, the first woman of colour to be appointed chair of the English department of a major university.

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Every One Direction Member Is Nominated For ‘Best Solo Breakout’ & It’s Hilarious!

Something extremely hilarious happened iHeartRadio Music Awards released their nominations on Wednesday.

All four former members of UK boyband One Direction – Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, and Harry Styles – got nominated in the “Best Solo Breakout” category. In fact, the only non-One-Direction singer in the category is Camila Cabello!

This is awkward and extremely difficult for One Direction fans. The award will be given based on the highest online votes, which means die-hard One Direction fans now have to choose between their favourite boys.

Louis Tomlinson, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Harry Styles, and Zayn Malik all released a solo album after leaving One Direction.

HOW DOES ONE CHOOSE???? pic.twitter.com/xApMD4H3GB

— Updates? (@1DUpdate_x) January 10, 2018

Who will you be voting for? Let us know in the comments below!


Hyoyeon, DJ Soda, EXO’s Chen, Youngjae, B.I, Park Bom & Shaun To Perform In Sunway Lagoon

The K-pop fever has been taking over the world with concerts, Korean music festivals, and fan meetings; it’s unstoppable! The upcoming Grand Wave K-pop Music Festival 2022 in Malaysia is going to another huge highlight.

As of now, 7 K-pop acts have been confirmed. They are Girls Generation’s Hyoyeon (효연) aka DJ Hyo, DJ Soda (who had just performed at the Borneo Music Festival Live 2022), EXO‘s Chen (첸) , GOT7‘s Youngjae (유영재), former iKon rapper B.I, Park Bom and Shaun.

Malaysian K-pop fans are no stranger to K-pop music festivals. Having experienced the previous K-Wave Music Festivals (EXID, Monsta X, FT Island, APINK and BtoB are just some of the music acts who have been here), concert-goers got another taste of it when Jackson Wang and CL headlined Good Vibes at Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach.

If that has leave you wanting more, all you K-pop fans will get a full dose of it when the aforementioned K-pop stars perform onstage in Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach. There are no word yet if concert organiser Grand Wave Malaysia will be adding more singers to the list. While we wait for more details to be revealed, here’s what we know so far:


The 5 Love Languages Of The 10 Members Of The New Avengers Team

Everyone has a unique love language. And while they are typically brought up when discussing intimacy and care between romantic partners, love languages extend far beyond that. They can help you understand how someone cares for their friends, family members and loved ones.

In the past, we’ve discussed the cutest comic-book film couples out there and compared Malaysian leaders to characters from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) . Get a little closer to our heroes as we break down the love languages of the new members of the “Multiverse Saga”. So without further ado, here’s how members of the new Avengers team show their love in their own special way!

While the God of Thunder probably saw quite a bit of action in his younger days, we’re not necessarily talking about just scoring. Thor comes from a culture of warriors and it can be hard for him to connect with people verbally. Rather, he’s someone who really values physical touch and expressions of love and friendship. Whether it’s just holding his mother’s hands once more, cradling his brother’s as he dies (or pretends to) or sharing a long kiss with an ex, it’s clear Thor places great value in being physically connected to people. In a life full of loss and heartbreak, it makes sense that Thor would desire to hold the ones he cares for so closely.

Sam Wilson didn’t have to take up the mantle of Captain America. He didn’t have to continue the fight for Steve Rogers but he did. Whether they ask for it or not, he will show up to help and defend his loved ones, just like how he helped his sister Sarah Wilson when she was having trouble with the family boat in “Falcon and the Winter Soldier”. Falcon is someone who will do everything in his power to help a friend in need. He also challenges people to do right by others and find better ways to serve people. He’s the faithful companion, loyal brother and righteous leader you can rely on.

By no means are we saying that the Sorcerer Supreme is all talk and no action, but it’s clear that Stephen Strange is a very busy man. Whether as a brilliant neurosurgeon or as a Master of the Mystic Arts, Doctor Strange has always had trouble finding time to make himself available to others. He’s either off saving the universe or helping some kid rewrite reality. There are so many things he wished he could have said to Christine but unfortunately, that ship has passed. Still, he’s learning to open his heart up to others by being an encouraging mentor and friend to America Chavez. He’d make a great dad and soccer coach.

Well, this one’s a no-brainer, Clint Barton is a family man through and through. Whenever he needs to recharge after a rough day of battling aliens, monsters and criminals, he comes home to his wife and kids in the woods. It is his safe haven and where he’s able to simply be present with his loved ones and spend time with them. We’ve seen what Hawkeye was like when that was taken away from him, a restless avenging killer with no peace. Ultimately, Clint isn’t fighting for things like fame, glory or even universal balance, he just wants to make a safer world for himself and his family.

Just like Hawkeye, Shang Chi knows the importance of family and friends. In spite of the fact of he’s had a rather scarred childhood and a troubled family history, Shang Chi has managed to make his own way in the world with his best friend, Katy. While the two have yet to form a romantic relationship, it’s clear that all the master of the ten rings wishes to do is to hang out with his buddies, go out for a night of karaoke and just have a good time overall. Whether on the battlefield or joy-riding with other people’s cars, Shang Chi would rather have a friend beside him than not.

Believe it or not, words have power. They can build someone up, tear them down or even dictate their entire identity. Carol Danvers’ Captain Marvel is more than aware of this when she spent years being brainwashed by Yon-Rogg and the Kree Empire. What helped her to free her mind were the words of her mentor Mar-Vell and the kind words of her friend Maria Rambeau. She would later pay it forward by being an inspiration to Maria’s daughter, Monica Rambeau. Sometimes, the right words are all you need in loving others better and in helping them be their best selves!

Through thick and thin, James Rhodes the War Machine is one of the rare souls willing to put up with all of Tony Stark’s bullshit. He was there when Tony decided to become an armoured superhero, he knocked some sense into him in “Iron Man 2” and even fought alongside him during “Captain America: Civil War”. Sure he doesn’t get as much screen time as the other more popular folks on this list but he’s someone who seems to always make time for his self-destructive, knucklehead of a friend.

You know what’s a really sweet and romantic gesture: asking a wizard to literally rewrite reality and possibly destroy all of space and time so you and your girlfriend can be together. Now, that’s how you do it, guys! Peter might not exactly be the smartest guy but he’s got a big heart. He’s always willing to make the hard choices, when he’s not making dumb ones, to ensure that the people he loves have the best possible life. At the end of the day, he’d rather have MJ forget he ever existed to keep her safe than risk her life by being with her. In our opinion, that’s pretty heartbreaking and beautiful.

Shuri and T’Challa have always been close as siblings. Yes, she will pull pranks on the older Black Panther and tease him to no end but it cannot be denied that she loves her brother. She often expresses her care for her sibling through the love language of gifts. She uses her mastery over technology and Vibranium to create technological wonders and gadgets for her brother. We also notice that she cherishes gifts such as when Namor offered her a beautiful bracelet when he took her down to Talokan. Whoever out there is looking for a way to Shuri’s heart, they best start inventing!

We close out the list with yet another loving family man, Scott Lang. During his disappearance for five years, he lost the chance to see his precious little girl, Cassie grow up. Now in “Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania”, that’s all the hero wants. A second chance to be there for his daughter through the years and to be family with Hope Van Dyne. He’s even willing to strike a deal with the villainous Kang the Conqueror to achieve this end. Hopefully, they’ll stay a family by the end of the film.

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Contest: Win “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water” Premiere Passes

We gotta admit that when they initially announced that there was going to be a 3D SpongeBob movie in June 2014, we’ve been excited ever since. A month plus later, we got our first look at the “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out of Water” characters, and boy, it’s safe to say that we were almost losing sleep over it by then – for good reasons, of course ;)

The new movie, produced by Nickelodeon & Paramount pictures, “The SpongeBob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water”, will feature SpongeBob getting out of the ocean for his most super-heroic adventure yet. While you can expect the animated adventure to be just another long-form episode of the show, the makers have got a few tricks up their sleeves for this one.

What are the “few tricks”? We’re giving you a chance to win tickets to the “The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water” premiere screening, thanks to our friends from United International Pictures Malaysia!

Deets of the premiere screening are as follows:

To win the passes, all you gotta do is tell us:

E-mail your answers with your details (Name, IC, Contact number) to submit@hype.my. Each winner walks away with 4 tickets per person! There are limited tickets and this will be based on a first-come-first-serve basis so go on and start sending in those e-mails. The faster your are, the higher your chances will be.

“The Spongebob Movie: Sponge Out Of Water” will be released in Malaysian cinemas come 5th March 2015.

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


The Truth About “The Truth About Love”

So, while we listened to Pink’s “The Truth About Love”, we can’t help but wonder if the album was inspired by or has got anything to do with her husband, Carey Heart.

Consider these lyrics off the title track:

The truth about love is it comes and it goes,

A strange fascination with his lips on toes.

Morning breath, bedroom eyes on a smiling face,

Sheet marks, rug burn, and a sugar glaze.

Shocking me all, they can eat your eyes,

And the truth above love is it’s all a lie,

I thought you were the one, and I hate goodbyes.

Does it not give Adele a run for her money or what? Read: heartbreak. On a lighter note, this is an album you’d want to be chomping on. At your own leisure.

It seems like Pink hasn’t lost her “women empowerment” touch and emotionally-driven songs without sounding all “outright bubblegum pop” cheesy. If you’re expecting  some angst in “The Truth About Love”, you’ve got it.

With her sixth album, Pink stays true to herself. And by that, we mean a pop misfit. One song off the album, “Blow Me (One Last Kiss)” caught our attention immediately. Of course, it has an awesome music video to boot. Check out the production:

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We hear that the song is already a top hit on the charts. We’re not surprised.

“Are We All We Are” might remind you of Pink’s 2010’s “Raise Your Glass” because it’s anthem-y. We like it! It embodies self-empowerment and is generally a feel good song. You can’t turn off a feel good song. Sorry, scratch that. We meant to say that  we can’t turn off a feel good song sung with a voice like that:

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Other songs such as, “Slut Like You” will take you in and drown you in deep perspective about feminism. Sure, it’s a little obnoxious but have you been expecting any less from the wildly-popular-for-acts-of-rebellion artiste?

If you love Pink, we urge you to pick this one up!

“The Truth Above Love” is available at a music store near you. Get it, get it now. For more information, visit her official website. Alternatively, you could tweet her and tell her how much you love her new album!

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Contest: Share Your #HypeMYXperia Experience & Walk Away With Sony Goodies!

What’s better than year end holidays? Year end giveaways! You didn’t think that we’d let you guys go through 2014 without ending it with a big bang now, did you? Thanks to our friends from Sony Mobile Malaysia, we’re giving you a chance to walk away with an awesome Sony Mobile goodie bag!

Grand Prize: Sony Xperia T2 Ultra + Sony Goodie Bag

First Runner-up: Sony Xperia M2 + Sony Goodie Bag

Second Runner-up: Sony Xperia E1 + Sony Goodie Bags

Oh, also, remember to get really creative and dig deep for that happy experience because your chance of winning relies heavily on it!

For more information, visit Sony Mobile Malaysia’s website or Facebook page.


#NOCOLOURNATION: Malaysians Start Movement To Combat Racism & Negativity

“We are Malaysians. We don’t see colour.”

On 11th July, a brawl broke out at Low Yat Plaza when a group of youth barged into the mall and caused a fiasco in a smartphone store to seek revenge against the sales clerks who caught them shoplifting and turned them over to the police.

Various reports confirmed that the thugs entered the shop at 7:50pm and began smashing the glass display, flipping over cabinets, and smashing phones and other electronic products. The sales clerks tried to stop them, but ended up in an all-out brawl on the ground floor of the shopping mall.

Following which, a disturbance broke out at the mall on the next day (Sunday, 12th July) when a group of “protestors” gathered to “get proper justice”. Police managed to disperse the crowd in the nick of time, but that didn’t stop another disturbance from breaking out. A total of 5 people, including media personnel, were reportedly injured in fistfights between members of both groups that night as helmets and other items were thrown at each other.

It resulted in a horrifying weekend for Malaysians.

It’s business as usual at Low Yat Plaza but ever since then, racial tension in the country has been on an all-time high as accusations were thrown about on social media about the races that were involved in the initial Low Yat Plaza mall fiasco. To us and to many other Malaysians, it’s disturbing – because this is our home, after all.

And you can be damn well sure that there’s enough space for all of us here.

Recently, a movement was created in support of all the people in our country, regardless race or walks of life. The movement, “No Colournation”, was started simply because there has been too much negativity and racism on social media feeds lately, stemming fom the Low Yat Plaza mall incidents.

We got in touch with Alexis Fernandez, a Creative Director and one of the people behind the movement, and he said that “No Colournation” is a personal project of his and a couple of other people. Together, what they’re striving to do is to be the positive change that Malaysians need, starting with creating an awareness via this social media-driven message.

No brand, no marketing, and definitely no gimmick.

The description of the Facebook page reads as such:

A while back, people have started changing their profile pictures into rainbows to show support for a legislation that was passed in America. But what about the rights of the people in our country? #nocolournation does not just fight for one cause. Nor does it stand up for just one race. It supports all the people in our country; whatever skin colour they have.

Of course, to make a change and spread positivity, they need as much help as they can.

Malaysians are our people, it’s what we are, and this is our home too. So stand for Malaysians and for our home.

Let’s all go colourblind. Let’s be a part of #NOCOLOURNATION.

After all, we don’t see colour in Malaysia :)

For more information, visit the “No Colournation” Facebook page.

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#TheLEGOBatman: Michael Cera To Voice Batman’s Sidekick, Robin

Remember Michael Cera? The actor who played George Michael Bluth in the award-winning TV series “Arrested Development” and the male lead of Edgar Wright‘s rom-com “Scott Pilgrim vs the World“?

It’s been a while since we last saw him on the big screen, but it’s safe to say that he’s still very much alive. Cera has been working under the limelight lately and according to The Hollywood Reporter, he is now set to voice Robin in the upcoming “The LEGO Batman” movie.

Cera will be lending his voice to the role of Robin alongside Will Arnett‘s caped crusader role in the upcoming “The LEGO Movie” spin-off. It’s not the first time he’s taking up a voice role as he has previously voiced Brother Bear in 2002’s “Berenstain Bears” animated series and Josh Spitz in the cartoon “Braceface”. He also currently has a voice role in Rob Corddry, Jonathan Stern, and David Wain’s Adult Swim comedy series, “Children’s Hospital”.

Dan Lin, Roy Lee, Phil Lord, and Christopher Miller are reuniting to produce the spin-off film while Chris McKay, the animation supervisor for “The LEGO Movie”, is directing. The script was written by author-screenwriter Seth Grahame-Smith.

Cera has also recently acquired the film rights to Charles Portis’s novel, “Masters of Atlantis”, an adaptation that he will both write as well as direct. Before he does his voice work for Seth Rogen’s forthcoming animated film “Sausage Party”, he will reprise his role as George Michael Bluth in Netflix’s revival of “Arrested Development”.

“The LEGO Batman” is currently slated for release on 26th May 2017.

Source: THR / Image sources: nerdbastards.com, dccomicsmovie.com


Shannen Doherty Has A Die-Hard Fan

The thing about die-hard fans is that they’re absolutely insane. Shannen Doherty (star of Beverly Hills 90210 and Charmed) is accustomed to receiving adoring/loving tweets from fans and all that is sweet, of course – until it gets a little bit creepy. And by creepy, we mean completely suicidal.

One 27-year-old New Jersey woman took “tweeting your favourite celebrity” to a whole new level by throwing threats via the social media platform, claiming that if Shannen doesn’t call her, something ugly will happen. What else was Shannen supposed to do, right? She did the only thing any normal, caring person would’ve done – she picked up her phone and dialed..the cops.

Westampton Township Police Department said that they received the actress’s call and attended to the situation immediately. Shannen then obtained the lady’s address and gave it to the police department. Here’s the thing though, apparently, when the police got to the woman’s place, they found no signs that she had attempted to harm herself. Instead, her home was filled with her family members. The unidentified fan didn’t want to get hurt and even declined any medical attention.

But it all turned out well at the end of the day. With a huge sigh of relief, Shannen tweeted:


Islamic Version Of BLACKPINK’s “Ice Cream” Draws Mixed Reaction From Fans

Rabithah, a Malaysian nasheed group, dropped a cover of BLACKPINK (블랙핑크)’s “Ice Cream” titled “Hatiku” on the YouTube page Tarbiyah Sentap last week.

For those who don’t know, the four-piece musical ensemble often release covers of several popular songs with their own twist, as a form of spreading dakwah (Islamic messages) among Muslims. Some of their past song covers include Shawn Mendes and Camilla Cabello’s “Senorita” and also BTS’ chart-topping hit “Dynamite“.

Well, not everyone was impressed with this project. In this case, Rabithah’s cover of the song, which featured Selena Gomez, was met with dividing reactions from netizens. Many argued that the K-pop song is not really suitable to be made as a cover.

Others also left negative remarks, saying that the overall sound is too cringeworthy to listen to. Despite the criticisms, there are also a few fans who praised the efforts made by the boys. Check out some of the reactions shared by Twitter users here:

Jujur la kadang2 ada lagu yg taksesuai tau nak buat nasyid, ini srs tak kena 😭🙉 https://t.co/s6NZmhK7Z9

Hahahaha. Can you guys stop ruin other song? https://t.co/8Gl43SeO8q

— Erik 1/10 Hag (@IskandarZain) October 19, 2020

Ok I don’t hate this. They did good 👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿👏🏿 https://t.co/AwpCligLya

— ADIB NAK SIHAT (@Adibleesimmons) October 19, 2020

Previously, Rabithah also came up with a cover of BLACKPINK’s 2019 song “Kill This Love”. Watch the clips below and feel free to share your thoughts with us. ;)

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