Everything You Need To Know About MCU’s Spider-Man: No Way Home

Ladies and gentlemen, we finally have confirmation! It’s not another fan poster, this is the genuine article. Right out of the horse’s mouth. The official title for Tom Holland’s new adventure as Marvel’s famed wall-crawler is…”Spider-Man: No Way Home”!  The film will, of course, be a follow up to 2019’s “Spider-Man: Far From Home”. A film that left fans on a monumental cliffhanger.

Now after 2 years of waiting, we’re finally going to know what fate will befall Peter Parker of the main Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). However, things are far from straight forward here. With the release of a recent teaser video, the rumour mill is once again spinning. It started all the way back with the idea of Jamie Foxx entering into the MCU as Electro. It has since snowballed into this titanic web of theories regarding what the hell is going on with “No Way Home”.

Fear not citizens! We’re here to help you get up to speed on everything you need to know about Jon Watts’ third instalment in Disney’s Spider-Man trilogy. Hold on to your web-slingers, it’s about to get crazy.

Let’s do a brief recap of the events of “Spider-Man: Far From Home” before jumping into “No Way Home”. The last time we saw Peter Parker, he had just defeated Quentin Beck aka Mysterio and had saved the day. Before Beck died though, he managed to record footage framing Spider-Man as the one who was responsible for the drone attacks in the film. He also revealed Spider-Man’s true identity as Peter Parker to the whole world. Spider-Man is now Public Enemy No. 1 and everyone knows who he truly is. Needless to say, this looks like it could be the end of Spider-Man in the MCU.

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Based on the ending in “Far From Home”, it makes sense that the sequel title be called “No Way Home”. Seeing that there is no way Peter can return to his comfortable life as a normal high-school student. He can’t very well come home to Aunt May lest he puts her in mortal danger. With some on-set photos from Holland’s official Instagram account, we at least know he has his best friend Ned and his girlfriend MJ to back him up. We’re fairly certain that the film’s going to address the conundrum Peter was left with in the previous instalment. The film may even jump a few months or years forward into the future as we see Spidey in hiding.

As far as who Tom Holland’s Spider-Man will be battling against, so far it has confirmed that Jamie Foxx will be making an appearance in the film as Electro. A role that Foxx is well acquainted with seeing that he played the villain in 2014’s “The Amazing Spider-Man 2”. There’s also been reports that actor Alfred Molina will be playing Doctor Octopus in “No Way Home”.  A rumour that has been gaining traction since Zendaya’s interview on Variety’s “Actors on Actors” talk show.

All of this seems to be hinting at the idea that “No Way Home” could be tackling the idea of multiverses within the MCU. For a time, the net went full into full conspiracy theory mode trying to figure out how Toby Maguire’s Spider-Man and Andrew Garfield’s iteration could enter into the MCU. For now, Holland seems to be denying the rumours of Maguire and Garfield being in “No Way Home”, which could very well be a lie. After all, Marvel does love their mind games.

The question is: How does the events of “Far From Home” tie into the possible multiversal story floating in the ether? Truth be told, we’re not completely sure. There is definitely a possibility when you take into account that Doctor Strange being set to appear in the film. Especially when you consider his upcoming film “Doctor Strange in the Multiverse of Madness”. Perhaps, Strange could be the catalyst to having these various villains from previous Spider-Man franchises appear in the MCU. Then again, all this could be all be some elaborate marketing gimmick with Foxx merely paying fan service as Electro with no connection to Webb’s film. Your guess is as good as ours.

So far we can confirm that Tom Holland will be definitely reprising his role as MCU’s Peter Parker / Spider-Man. We can also be certain that Jacob Batalon and Zendaya will reprise their roles as Ned and MJ. Actor Benedict Cumberbatch is confirmed to be making an appearance in the film as Doctor Strange. Foxx has also been confirmed to be playing Electro in the film. Marrisa Tomei will also be appearing in the film as Aunt May and we can safely assume Peter’s new father figure Happy Hogan played by Jon Favreau will be in it as well.

Right, now let’s talk about some of the rumours and reports of the other actors possibly appearing in the film. Trust us, some of them are frankly insane. As we’ve stated earlier, actors Tobey Maguire, Andrew Garfield and Alfred Molina are rumoured to be in the film but there’s more. There’s even been reports of actress Kirsteen Dunst and Emma Stone being in the film. Just to clarify, Dunst played Mary Jane to Maguire’s Peter Parker and Emma Stone played Gwen Stacy to Garfield’s. Oh and Matt Murdoch from Netflix’s “Daredevil” might turn up as well.

We like fun actor cameos as much as the next guy but this is madness! It seems like anyone could show up in “No Way Home”. We’ll be sure to keep you posted as soon as we hear more updates.

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” will be released in December this year. Barring another delay due to Covid related reasons. What’s interesting is that the teaser stated that the film will be making its way only to movie theaters. A departure from the twin theater-streaming service model that Warner Bros has adopted.

So what are your thoughts on “Spider-Man: No Way Home”? Do you think there’s some credence to the rumours? Or is this Disney stirring the pot to get us hyped? Be sure to let us known in the comment section down below!

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Police Warns Malaysians Of Scam “Drug Arrest” Calls

You may or may not have heard about a new type of “clever” scam that has been terrorising unsuspecting Malaysians. The one with fraudsters posing as “authorities” calling up victims about a family member’s drug-related arrest. We’ve seen a couple of Facebook statuses from our friends in the recent few weeks, warning others of the same scam.

One such friend of ours is none other than Fly FM DJ and personality, Ivan Leong. He posted up a status detailing his family’s account with the said phone call, which had someone on the other line claiming to be policeman. The “policeman” then said that he (Ivan) had been arrested for having drugs in his car and asked his mother if she wanted to see his son again before they sent him away:

As Ivan said, if you ever receive a call about a family member supposedly caught with drugs, don’t believe them because it could be a scam. In fact, Ivan and his family aren’t the first victims of such calls.

Malay Mail Online reported on 4th Nov that 18 other women (aged between 28 and 70) received calls with the caller ID of their loved ones, except that a so-called “narcotics police officer” was on the other end. The women, all from Selangor were told by a certain “Inspector Wong” and “Inspector Faizal” their sons or husbands had been arrested for having drugs and had to pay money for their release. They heard their sons and husbands crying over the phone, which convinced the women that they were in custody and police had used their “phones” to call them.

But in reality, their sons and husbands were at work and they were dealing with fraudsters.

According to The Star, the Malaysian police has been actively warning the public to be wary of a group posing as police officers out to hoodwink them into parting with money supposedly to free their loved ones caught with drugs. Subang Jaya police chief ACP Yahaya Ramli said the modus operandi of the syndicate was to call the intended victim, using computer software and gadgets such as “Magic Jack”, via the internet. “The syndicate members use voice over internet protocol,” he said in a statement.

As such, ACP Yahaya Ramli said that when confronted with such situations, the intended victim should get confirmation from the police by visiting the nearest police station. “Don’t panic, try to contact the family member concerned before taking any further step or making any decision,” he advised.

We urge all our readers to take note of this! Share this with your family members and friends because they need all the awareness we can get.

For more information on the syndicate, contact Bukit Aman’s Commercial Crime Investigation Department operations office at 03-26163999 or 03-26163822.


“I Want To Touch A Dog” Event Receives Backlash, JAKIM To Investigate

According to Star Online, The Department of Islamic Development of Malaysia (Jakim) will conduct a thorough investigation on the organising of the “I Want To Touch A Dog” event that took place at Central Park, One Utama near Petaling Jaya on Sunday.

JAKIM director-general Datuk Othman Mustapha said the event should not have taken place and Jakim regretted the irresponsible attitude of the organisers who were not concerned with the sensitivities of Muslims in the country.

He told reporters after officiating the national level religious school principals conference:

This event has never been held previously and is the first time being exposed to the community. We are Muslims and our religion has stated clearly the penalty regarding dogs. Jakim will investigate the matter immediately and any action will be referred to the existing provisions.

He was commenting on the organising of the programme that received overwhelming response from Muslims in and around the federal capital. Netizens and attendees, particularly, have sung praises for the “I Want To Touch A Dog” event. Many even shared photos from the event, thanking the organiser for having made it happen for them.

The event was a hands-on initiative organised by Syed Azmi with the intention of helping Malaysians familiarise themselves with dogs and overcome their fear of dogs. And of course, essentially help erase the negative cultural stigma attached to dogs e.g. dogs are unclean, it’s illegal for Muslims to touch dogs, etc.

According to former Perlis Mufti Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin, dogs are not considered “haram” or forbidden in Islam, in fact Islam gives permission to keep dogs for a valid purpose and such allegations that Muslims should avoid any contact with dogs are deemed to be shallow.

PAS deputy youth chief Muhammad Khalil Abd Hadi (who is the son of PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang) on the other hand, says Muslims would be better off campaigning for other things besides “touching a dog”.

Instead of campaigning to touch a dog, it would be better if they campaigned about taking care of an orphan. The Prophet Muhammad once said that anyone who strokes the head of an orphan would receive plenty of reward for each strand of hair stroked. Instead of learning about how we should stroke a dog’s back, why not we learn how to cleanse our feet during wudhu (ablution) without taking off the layer of clothing.

Suggesting that the event on Sunday was a way for Malaysians to de-stress from problems such as the fuel hike, Khalil also said that Muslims should first learn how to hold and kiss the Hajar Aswad stone in Kaabah before they thought about how to stroke a dog.

What are your thoughts on this though? Do you think that the backlash from the “I Want To Touch A Dog” event is uncalled for? Do you agree with the necessary/unnecessary condemnation of the event?

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These 9 Famous Fashion Brands Announced Closures Due To Covid-19

Many industries have been suffering in the wake of the Covid-19 outbreak across the world. It’s no surprise that the retail industry has taken a huge toll as well.

Since the pandemic, many have been opting to do online purchases over the past few months, retail brands have seen a massive fall in their sales, which led to the tough decision to shut down a number of stores worldwide.

From fast fashion retailers to lifestyle brands, here’s a list of fashion outlets that are forced to cease operations:

The popular Swedish clothing brand reported a loss of over RM1.4 billion during the second quarter as sales fell significantly due to the Covid-19 outbreak. As part of its plan to restructure the company’s business, it was announced that H&M will be shutting down 170 of its outlets worldwide and will focus on online business instead.

Victoria’s Secret announced that they will be ceasing the operations of 250 of their stores in Canada and the US. Not only that, the famed lingerie and accessories label further revealed that more branches will be closed over the next few months in an effort to restructure the brand.

The label announced that it will be closing down all its Asian outlets (excluding China) by 30th June. Malaysia, Singapore, Hong Kong, Macau, and Taiwan were the countries affected by this measure.

Esprit’s sales in Asia fell by 52.2% and 25% globally during the the first quarter of the year. As a result, the ailing fashion brand lately had to retrench 1,200 of its employees.

ZARA’s owner Inditex will be closing up to 1,200 stores across the world over the next three years. The decision was made in order to shift focus on digital growth. The group revealed that the fashion retailer’s sales dropped by a whopping 44% compared to last year. As specific details regarding the affected locations have yet to be revealed, it will likely involve Inditex’s other brands namely Bershka, Pull & Bear and also Massimo Dutti.

As sales dropped down drastically due to the extended closures of their stores following the Covid-19 outbreak, GUESS had to take extreme measures by closing down up to 100 of its store worldwide. Additionally, most of its staff, including 150 of its corporate employees, have also been retrenched.

Back in 2019, GAP revealed its plan to shut down 230 stores across the globe in the next two years. However, it seems like the brand has sped up on its store closures as it recorded a 43% drop in the first quarter, due to the spread of Covid-19.

“We are committed to quickly, thoughtfully, and decisively address stores that are underperforming or don’t fit our vision for the future of GAP,” the American fashion retailer explained in a statement.

The popular inner-wear brand has been on the brink of bankruptcy in recent months, with over RM38.4 million in debt. La Senza has been closing its branches across Canada one by one. Word on the street has it that the company’s future is currently at risk.

The Canadian footwear label has filed for protection from creditors in the US and Canada in an effort to save the company. They are conducting a restructure in order to continue serving customers.

The company’s CEO explained, “The ALDO Group continues to believe in the strength of its company and brands; Aldo will remain a global brand and still has a strong presence in more than 100 countries. The company will use the proceedings to restructure its business and build on its legacy in retail fashion in other jurisdictions, allowing to ensure the long-term stability of the company and its international business.”

MUJI has filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection in the US and has closed 18 of its stores in the country since March. The Japanese lifestyle brand will be focusing on online retail business moving forward.

According to the CEO, “MUJI has felt the devastating effects of the Covid-19 pandemic on in-store retail, and as a result will take this opportunity to refocus our efforts in the United States on key regional markets and e-commerce.”

With the huge numbers of retail stores bidding farewell to customers in the near future, we only have one thing in mind at the moment – Clearance Sale!

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#SuicideSquad: Alex Meraz Joins Cast; David Harbour Spotted Near Film Set

Shooting for “Suicide Squad” is currently underway, but it certainly does not prevent director David Ayer from adding new casts to the movie.

Rapper-turned-actor Common was confirmed to be joining the cast for an undisclosed role last Thursday, and now, Variety has reported that Alex Meraz has signed on too. However, fans are still kept in the dark regarding the character that Meraz will take on.

David Harbour was spotted near the film set too, but there was no official announcement regarding his participation in the movie.

Viewers will recognise Meraz as Paul Lahote in “The Twilight Saga” while Harbour is a veteran actor who has starred in a handful of movies such as “Quantum of Solace”, “Brokeback Mountain”, and “War of the Worlds”.

If the report is true, then it won’t be the first time Harbour has acted in a comic book adaptation. He previously took up the role of District Attorney Frank Scanlon in the 2011 version of “Green Hornet”.

Will Smith, Jared Leto, Margot Robbie, Viola Davis, Cara Delevingne, and Jay Hernandez are all confirmed to star in the movie. It will be produced by Richard Suckle, Charles Roven, and Colin Wilson, with the script written by Ayer.

Principal photography kicked off on 13th April, with casts and crew currently filming in Toronto, Canada.

The film is slated for release on 5th August 2016.


#DVBBS: Chris Chronicles Arrested For Possession Of Drugs

Even DJs/producers have bad days and DVBBS member Chris Chronicles is the best example of that. Apparently, he was arrested for marijuana possession after The Blackout Party concert (which included a bill with 2 Chainz, Eddie Gold, and more) in Atlanta last night. After finishing their set, the duo returned to their hotel room and came into contact with 3 police officers. And whaddya know, the officers immediately took note of Chris’ possession of a joint and subsequently arrested him.

Fellow DVBBS member Alex Andre then made an official “announcement” of the arrest via Twitter, posting his brother’s mugshot and openly criticising the excessive force used against the producer. In pretty much a slew of tweets, might we add.

it’s thanksgiving … we’re flying to Australia the beautiful Gold Coast …. oh and chris is in jail #freechrischronicles

I guess having half a doobie in your hotel room makes you a criminal #freechrischroniclee

3 cops to arrest someone with a joint in a hotel room making music … makes sense

there are murderers, rapists and real dangerous drug dealers on the streets all around us and it takes 3 cops … Common

for real tho .. I want everyone to have the best thanksgiving ever .. smoke the fattest blunt and eat the best dinner with your loved ones

we were young we were dumb we would do it all again

According to EDM.com, the show occurred in Gwinnet County and authorities arrested Chronicles in DeKalb county, right outside downtown Atlanta. According to Georgia drug law, less than an ounce of marijuana possession is considered a misdemeanour.

Like we said, even DJs/producers have bad days.

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#CrazyRichAsians: Warner Bros. Announces Open Audition For All Asians

Last year, it was reported that Warner Bros. acquired the rights to turn author Kevin Kwan’s best-selling novel, titled “Crazy Rich Asians”, into a feature film.

With “Now You See Me 2” director John M. Chu attached to helm, the upcoming film will feature an all-Asian line-up, becoming one of the very few all-Asian cast films by an American studio.

The director took to social media to announce the casting for the film. In a YouTube video, Chu said, “It is a great opportunity to showcase the most talented Asian actors out there. We start filming in April, and I know how much undiscovered talent there is in the world.”

The audition is open to all Asians from around the world – be it China, Hong Kong, Malaysia, Singapore, Philippines, Thailand, or America.

“We may not find anybody that fits or we may find the next big star. We really just want to open up the process because we know how hard it is to get in the door of a movie, especially for all-Asian characters of different shapes, sizes and talents,” he continued.

To audition, all you need to do is to submit a (less than) 2-minute long clip between now until 10th February 2017 on Facebook, Twitter, or YouTube with the hashtag, #CrazyRichAsiansCasting. Be sure to set your privacy setting to public for your video to be found. More instructions can be found at the audition’s website.

“Crazy Rich Asians” follows Nick Young, who is a history professor at NYU, and his girlfriend and fellow professor Rachel Chu. When the couple travels back to Singapore to attend his best friend’s wedding, his secret is out. Nick is from a family that is worth $13 billion and he’s perhaps the most eligible bachelor in Asia. Every single woman in his ultra-rarefied social class is incredibly jealous of Rachel and wants to bring her down. It’s up to her to prove to his insanely privileged family that she’s worthy to be his wife.

Sources: The Hive, Malay Mail Online / Featured image: YouTube screenshot.


#China: New Terrifying Glass Walkway Gains Attention On Social Media

Would you walk on a transparent glass walkway that is stretching around a cliff and hovers some 1,402 metres above ground? If your answer is yes, we’ve got the perfect location for you.

China has introduced another glass skywalk in Hunan’s Zhangjiajie National Forest Park, this time with the 100-metre long “Coiling Dragon Cliff (盘龙崖)” skywalk. It opened on Monday (1st August) to the public, and has since garnered some attention on social media for its beautiful yet terrifying view.

“Coiling Dragon Cliff” is the 3rd glass skywalk in the Southern province, and it overlooks Tongtian Avenue, “a mountain road with 99 turns that snakes up Tianmen Mountain”. It measures 1.6 metres wide and is only around 6 centimetres thick, according to Chinese reports.

In several photos circulating on the interwebs, quite an amount of tourists can be seen walking on the tourist attraction. But that’s not what’s notable about the photos. The thing that caught our attention was the varying degree of enthusiasm by the visitors. Some of them were clinging on to dear life by standing as close as possible to the cliff; some were seen crawling their way through the walk (this could probably be our reaction); some took the mandatory selfie shots; while the more fearless ones were just standing at the edge of the attraction trying to retain the breathtaking view to mind.

Netizens’ reaction to the newly-opened skywalk also differ, with some commenting that they would gladly try out the walk and others flatly refusing to even get near the place.

A Facebook user commented, “Never in a thousand years. There are plenty of beautiful places to visit with fantastic scenery….Why put yourself through this scary walk,” and well, we’re not trying to discredit the beauty of the place, but we really agree with the “scary walk” part. While majority of commenters wanted to avoid the walk, those who weren’t scaredy cats (like us) vowed to visit the place no matter what, with many of them tagging their friends in a bid to invite them for an adventure.

We are sure that the structure is stable, and no doubt, it would be a mind-blowing experience and would make a perfect Facebook or Instagram photo, but we’re not sure if we would risk our sanity over it ?

Would you take on the challenge, though? Tell us what you think in the comments box below!

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#UPSR: Racist & Controversial Question Is Not From The Examination

Don’t believe everything you read on social media.

We’re sure that’s a lesson that everyone has gleamed from the Lin-Lee letter, which recently went viral, and several other incidents. But it seems like some of us are still quick to jump to conclusions.

A viral photo, which allegedly showed a racist and controversial question from this year’s UPSR (Primary School Achievement Test/Ujian Pencapaian Sekolah Rendah) exam, has turned out to be fake.

The news was confirmed by the Deputy Minister of Education, YB Tuan P. Kamalanathan, who, in a Facebook post, explained that he was very “disappointed and angry” by the baseless accusation. “Such lies and slander have very dark motives and are reprehensible by nature,” he further expressed his disappointment.

He also assured the public that police reports have been made and hopes that those who are guilty of spreading such malicious rumours will face legal actions.

In another post published yesterday (Thursday, 8th September), the deputy minister also revealed that he has made an official report to the MCMC (Malaysian Communications And Multimedia Commission/Suruhanjaya Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia).

He has also submitted 3 screen shots of the reportedly guilty parties to the commission, and hopes that this will be a lesson to all Malaysians to not believe and spread rumours blindly.


GSCinemas Plans To Decorate Aurum Theatre With Purple BTS Posters

For the past few weeks, Malaysian Army have been anticipating the release of the BTS music documentary titled “Break the Silence: The Movie”.

Yesterday (Monday, 24th August), GSCinemas surprised local K-pop fans by announcing that there are plans to give the Aurum Theatre a makeover.

“Break the Silence: The Movie” will give fans extraordinary access to the mega group’s first international stadium tour as well as better insights into all 7 members of BTS. “Off stage, we see another side of BTS. The 7 members begin to candidly tell personal stories they have never voiced before,” the press release reads.

“Break the Silence: The Movie” (브레이크 더 사일런스: 더 무비) will only be screened for a limited time only in Malaysia, from 10th – 13th September at selected GSC and MBO cinemas. However, if you’re willing to fork out extra cash, then book your tickets at Aurum Theatre, The Gardens Mall KL.

Disclaimer: above are photoshopped sample of how the corridor will look like after we makeover the posters. Subject to change. 💜

Tickets are already being snapped up like hot cakes ever since it went on sale. Have you gotten yours?


Hype’s Now Playing: Chvrches – Leave A Trace

Chvrches takes on the dark side, leave a trace for upcoming album.

Following on from 2013’s “The Bones Of What You Believe”, Chvrches recently confirmed details for their new album, titled “Every Open Eye” which set for release next month. To keep the excitement going, the Glasgow band has shared the video for their new single “Leave A Trace”.

“Leave A Trace” makes for the second song shared off the album and is accompanied by a rather dark yet minimalistic spine tingling video. Made up of shots of the band, with an emphasis on frontwoman Lauren Mayberry, walking on water with dramatic sky billowing behind, the video works well with the song which holds a dark fiery vibe.

The video also shows Mayberry getting theatrical as she sings in front of dramatically angled mirrors, strolling against backdrops of strobe lights and stormy skies.

Chvrches’ upcoming album “Every Open Eye” is slated for release on September 25th. For more on the band, hit up their social media channels: Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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#MonkeyShoulderMY: “Mischief Managed!” At Monkey Shoulder’s Fun Launch In Malaysia

Monkey Shoulder, a game-changing blended malt whisky from Scotland was launched last Friday (21st August) at Slate @ The Row, signaling the brand’s entrance into the Malaysia market.

In true mischief form, Monkey Shoulder tore down time-established barriers and paved the way for a new generation of drinkers to appreciate whisky.

Leading the troop of mischief makers was Zachary Connor de Git, Monkey Shoulder Regional Brand Ambassador, who led guests in a pledge to be free of protocols and let fun rule the night.

Guests at the launch left with a new-found appreciation for Scotch whisky – one without the limitations of stuffy rules and treasured traditions that are usually associated with whisky appreciation.

A unique combination of 3 Speyside Single Malts, Monkey Shoulder was launched by renowned independent, family-owned distillers William Grant & Sons. Distilled, matured and bottled in Dufftown, Speyside, the name Monkey Shoulder is a nod to its heritage – years ago, distillery workers would shovel tonnes of malting barley by hand, hour after hour.

This hard work sometimes caused a sore shoulder and their arm to hang down, a bit like a chimpanzee. The men called this temporary affliction “monkey shoulder” and the Scotch is named in their honour.

Despite having a name that pays an affectionate tribute to all hardworking maltmen, Monkey Shoulder doesn’t take itself too seriously. Unlike common whisky tasting events, guests chose their favourite flavours from a wide variety of fresh fruits and ingredients displayed at the Monkey Garden.

Their chosen ingredients were then fashioned into personalised Monkey Shoulder cocktails, reinstating the “have-it-your-way” approach that comes when enjoying Monkey Shoulder.

This laidback attitude of Monkey Shoulder was echoed throughout the launch, where guests had the chance to put their skills to the test at the Monkey Shoulder ring toss, shot hoops and tried their hands at old arcade favourites.

The event also featured a giant inflatable popcorn pool, where guests could relax in and watch re-runs of their favourite cartoons. A playful take on the malted barley floors at the distillery, the popcorn pool further highlights Monkey Shoulder’s cheeky disposition and its endless pursuit for irreverent fun.

Monkey Shoulder is a free-spirited, fun-loving blended malt with an easygoing smooth, rich and mellow vanilla deliciousness that means it can be enjoyed neat, on the rocks, mixed or in cocktails. Scotch snobs say you shouldn’t drink whisky with ice or mix it with cocktails, but there are no old-fashioned rules when it comes to enjoying Monkey Shoulder.

That’s why bartenders love Monkey Shoulder – this is a sociable Scotch that loves to mingle and won’t be left gathering dust on the top shelf of the bar like traditional malts that can only be served by the dram.

For more pictures from the full-of-mischief Monkey Shoulder launch in Malaysia, check out the gallery below:

Monkey Shoulder is bottled at 40% ABV and priced on average of RM280 per bottle.

It is now available at major hypermarkets and selected cocktail specialty bars such as Omakase + Appreciate, Souled Out, W.I.P, HYDE at 53M, Healy Mac’s Irish Bar & Restaurant, Splash.

For more information, visit its official website.

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Ghosts Haunt Lahad Datu

Villagers near Kampung Tanduo in Lahad Datu, where security forces had engaged in an operation against armed Sulu gunmen in February, are spooked by strange “encounters” and “sightings”, reported Sinar Harian. Those from Felda Sahabat 17, where some of the fiercest fighting took place, claimed to have spotted strange sights while driving on the road to Lahad Datu.

Recalling his frightful experience, villager Abdul Hadi, 30, claimed that he saw a human shadow crossing the main road on a rainy night:

I was driving and nearly knocked into it. When I looked to the right, it disappeared. I even got out from my car to check the nearby bushes to make sure I didn’t knock into anyone but there was nothing there. Suddenly there was this eerie feeling. I immediately rushed into my car and drove off.

Another villager, who wanted to be known as Mat, said he had heard a man shouting from an oil palm plantation near his house. “My wife also heard it. We decided to call the police but then, just as suddenly, the shouting stopped”, he said.

Security forces personnel station-ed in the area had also reported strange incidences during their night rounds, such as cries for help and sounds of gunshots.


Netizens Praise Malaysian Fresh Grad For Working As House Cleaner

It’s a sad reality but more and more fresh graduates in Malaysia are struggling to secure interviews, but less a job offer. Siti Nursyazalina Zailani is one such example.

After months of rejection, the 26-year-old engineering graduate decided to take things into her own hands instead of sitting ideally at home. Despite graduating with a degree, Siti Nursyazalina has resorted to becoming a domestic cleaner with cleaning agency Maideasy.

Currently residing in Kuala Lumpur, this Malaysian has been cleaning houses for almost a year. As the eldest of 5 siblings, securing a job with a consistent income has helped her and her single mother to cope with the rising cost of living. Many may assume her occupation as a house cleaner pays little, but wait till you find out how much she earns every month.

“I was attracted to this job because of the flexible hours, and if I work hard, we can take home about RM2,000 or more (a month),” Siti Nursyazalina told The Malaysian Insight, before adding, “I didn’t have time to be picky (with jobs) because I came from Ipoh to Kuala Lumpur to look for work and help my mother.”

According to the young woman, her job scope includes tidying up the house, mopping the floors, and cleaning the toilets. She earns RM80 for each house she cleans and a RM20 commission is claimed by the agency from each job. “I’m getting paid to work 8 hours a day, 5 days a week, and I can earn the same wages as a university graduate, if not more,” she revealed.

“Lots of people will always ask ‘Isn’t it disgusting to be cleaning someone else’s house?’ For me, if you want to work, there’s no need to think or care about what people say,” said Siti Nursyazalina. Although she’s not ashamed of cleaning houses, she admits that it can be uncomfortable when clients probe her about her occupation.

Many netizens have commended her on her work ethic. “I respect her for finding another way to make ends meet and is willing to take up a blue collar job, you don’t see this sort of hardship very often these days,” wrote Gregory Wong. “Reality of today’s Malaysia… But I do respect her; its better than rotting at home waiting for opportunities,” Alexander Tan Kok Bing added.

We’ve got mad respect for you too, Siti Nursyazalina ;)

Sources: The Malaysian Insight, The Sun.


#SuJu: SM Entertainment Confirms Sungmin Is Dating Kim Sa-Eun

K-Pop idol boy group Super Junior’s management agency on Wednesday (24th September) confirmed that Super Junior’s Sungmin, 28, is dating actress Kim Sa-eun, 29, reported Korean media. SM Entertainment said the pair met while working together on the musical “The Three Musketeers” and are “in the early stages of a relationship”.

Shortly after news about Sungmin’s relationship broke, Super Junior’s Heechul said in an Instagram post on Thursday (25th September) that Sungmin “who has been quiet and never gotten into trouble before is especially busy today”, and hoped that the road ahead will be smooth for his group mate:

He’s not my younger sibling by blood, but..my younger brother, Sung Min. He is still in my phone under the name “Sweet Pumpkin”. There were lines like, “Cook a lot of sweet pumpkins ~ because I stuffed myself with it all ^-^”.. I had forgotten kekekeke Sungmin, who is always quiet and never causes trouble, was especially busy today.. ^-^ There is something I constantly say, “Hey, you can’t hit Sungmin, even with a flower.” That’s right. You can’t hit Sungmin with a flower or even with my face (It’s a flower. Of course, of course) keke. Have I been too over the top during these promotions? I don’t know if I had been, but..all of our members have a hard time, but they grew while leaning on another and enjoying it. They will in the future, too. That’s why let’s all hold hands and get along for a long time like oppa, dongsaneg, unnie, noona!! I hate cheesy words the most, but our Sungmin.. the Sungmin who never cried.. said, “Hyung.. I’m sorry.. to the fans, too.. to the members, too..,” which upset me, so I’m like this. The path Sweet Pumpkin is going might not be the Silk Road, but let’s not make it a thorny path~ I love you, my children!! Although I’m the Heechul, who can’t make a proper heart TT bbuing bbuing.

We wish Sungmin and Kim Sa-Eun all the happiness in the world and all the best!

Sungmin is the latest in a string of SM Entertainment idols whose relationships have come to light – SNSD Girl’s Generations’ members Yoona, Sooyoung, Tiffany, Taeyeon and EXO’s Beakhyun were all revealed to be in relationships over the past year.

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Top 5 Musical Movies We Love!

Yes! Finally the weekend is here. It must’ve been a long week for some of you so we thought, why not share some fun movies you could rent for the weekend? Right? So we rummaged through our collection of movies and found five musical movies that we love and would watch ten times over!

You ready for a musical movie marathon right here? Let’s go!

The showstoppers Catherine Zeta-Jones and Renee Zellweger came together in 2002’s “Chicago”, which tells a tale of two conniving and two-timing women. Renee Zellweger’s character Roxie Hart, is seriously bad right down to her very core and is the lead character of the story – until she meets Velma Kelly (played by Catherine Zeta-Jones).

You may remember Catherine Zeta-Jones’ dazzling “All That Jazz” performance which, we have to say, she pulled off quite effortlessly while making it look like it’s the most beautiful thing you’ve ever set your eyes on! Also, who can forget the show Richard Gere’s character, Billy Flynn put on? Tap-dancing, Richard? Yes, really.

Singing nurses only exist in the happiest places on earth and we’ve found one – 1964’s “Mary Poppins”. Even if you’ve never watch it, you’ve probably heard of it once or twice (or more) in your lifetime.

It’s a really old movie, we know, but some movies age gracefully and because of the wonderful magic that Walt Disney worked, this one still retains its charm. Beautifully animated, the movie is filled with so much dancing that it’s near impossible to not want to get up and dance along with Julie Andrews – coupled with a musical score of cute songs!

Flying umbrellas and a cartoon wonderland? This one’s definitely that “spoonful of sugar” needed to make the medicine go down.

Who knew that you could make a musical out of living in a brothel and walking, talking debaucheries? Baz Luhrmann did.

“Moulin Rouge” is a mixed musical released in 2001 with a script filled with words that would probably not make any sense at all to us young ones. The stab at pop culture and pop music, however, makes up for it threefold. Satine (played by Nicole Kidman) and Christian (Ewan McGregor) are star-crossed lovers who find each other in one of the most unlikely places – a bohemian whorehouse.

As dirty as that might have sounded, Moulin Rouge is filled with romance and covers of popular “modern time” songs by Queen, Madonna, and even Nirvana. Not to be messed with, this one. It’ll get you singing for years to come. Like now.

So, we found something better than the episodes of “Glee” that we sporadically watch and that something better is none other than the full-scale high energy “Glee: The 3D Concert Movie”.

Glee is the perhaps one of the only TV series that has garnered such a huge cult following (read: “Gleeks”) and such rave reviews from fans. Many of them, in fact, have claimed that the show has changed their lives! More than a song, a dance, and some quirky geeky but lovable characters, this movie musical features real-life performances that were filmed over only two days. Expect to see intense concert renditions and covers of popular radio numbers featured on this one, including Lady Gaga’s “Born This Way”. Larger than life? We think so!

Saving the best for part, we now end this with one of the most popular movie musicals of all time. One that was based on a true story.

The young(er) Julie Andrews stars in this movie that tells the story about the Trapp Family Singers. She starts out in an unlikely journey of Maria (a nun in an Austrian convent) who goes off to become a governess for the children of the Von Trapp family. Greeted by a cold front, she makes it her mission to “teach the world to sing” – quite literally! “Brown paper packages, tied up with string, these are a few of my favourite things”? This is definitely our favourite!


#Malaysia: Fire Breaks Out At Astro Bukit Jalil & The Shah Alam Mosque

A fire broke out at Astro Malaysia’s main office, the All Asia Broadcast Centre located at Technology Park Malaysia in Bukit Jalil this afternoon. In a short 18-second clip that has been making its rounds on WhatsApp, clouds of thick smoke can be seen from the parking lot.

A source from Astro Malaysia who declined to be named told us that the staff was evacuated while fire being was put out. The incident occurred at around noon and it is believed to have originated from a cafe in the building.

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In other news, another fire broke out less than 30km away from the All Asia Broadcast Centre at the Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam, the state mosque of Selangor.

The fire, which started at around 2:21 this afternoon shortly after the Friday prayers, is believed to have originated from a lecture room under the building. As at time of writing, the cause is still unknown but according to the Fire and Rescue Department (BOMBA), no casualties were reported.

The Sultan Salahuddin Abdul Aziz Shah Mosque in Shah Alam is Malaysia’s largest mosque and also the second largest mosque in Southeast Asia after Istiqlal Mosque, Jakarta in Indonesia.

We’ll update this post with more information as soon as we have ’em.

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CNY In The Sky? Head To Resorts World Genting For Lunar New Year Magic!

As the Year of the Tiger roars to a close, Resorts World Genting (RWG) comes alive with an abundance of activities and attractions to usher in the Year of the Rabbit!

Hop over to Resorts World Genting for this Lunar New Year, and embrace good fortune, joy and an abundance of style. Bond with family, friends and loved ones over delicious offerings, joyful festivities; and be surrounded by the glow of Oriental lanterns and beautiful festive decor for a memorable celebration.

Get ready to bask in festive grandeur as RWG’s iconic venues – Kimhua Atrium, Gohtong Jaya Baru, Skytropolis, Central Park and Madison Square – are transformed into magnificent festive spaces and walkways, bedecked with traditional red lanterns, fairy lights and a profusion of cherry blossom trees. Pose for pictures with Instagram-worthy art installations such as the adorable moonbunny characters at Kimhua Atrium; and the towering 9-meter-tall golden tree, which takes centrestage at Madison Square.

Festive Walkabout At RWG And A Snowy New Year

Join the rabbit-themed procession at Gohtong Walk, a charming 1.28km festive route that will take you to eight iconic spots – from SkyAvenue Gateway to SkySymphony, Gohtong Jaya Baru, Skytropolis, Kimhua Atrium, Arena of Stars, Madison Square and Central Park – for a comprehensive tour of the main Chinese New Year attractions. For an experience similar to a snowy Lunar New Year in Beijing, stop over at Central Park to catch the snowflakes drifting lazily from above the rooftops, an experience that has to-date enthralled over 300,000 visitors.

Indulge in a spot of festive shopping at RWG’s annual Chinese New Year Flower Market 2023 at the Transportation Hub next to Crockfords Hotel from 10am till 10pm until 18 January. A colourful bazaar not to be missed, patrons of the market can look forward to a delightful assortment of auspicious blooms and brightly-coloured plants; charming rabbit plushies; and festive goodies including sweet mandarin oranges, dried oysters and scallops, abalone, birds’ nest, bak kwa, a variety of cookies, sweets and nuts, and pre-packed gift baskets for friends and family.

RWG is also giving away FREE biscuits/cookies to the first 30 customers every day with no minimum purchase! Guests with a minimum purchase of RM300 and above will be entitled to a lucky draw, FREE calligraphy or a FREE premium angpow pack. Those who purchase a minimum of RM200 in a single receipt will receive a can of abalone or a Mandarin oranges gift pack for only RM1.00! These promotional items are given away on a first-come-first-served basis and only whilst stocks last!

What’s a celebration without delicious food? RWG invites you to savour extravagant festive menus that would tempt the most discerning palates. Say adieu to the Year of the Tiger with friends and colleagues with special Sau Kong Cau set menus from RM1,688 nett for a table of 10 at Genting Palace from now till 20 January 2023. Delectable Lo Hei sets of jelly fish, salmon and abalone are also available from RM108 nett at Genting Palace, which is located at Highlands Hotel and Seasons, which is located at Genting Grand from now till 5 February 2023.

Indulge in festive, special set and a’ la carte menus of Alaskan crab with mango salad, braised scallop and seafood soup with black truffle and crab roe, Mongolian charbroiled pork ribs and double-boiled bird’s nest soup with American ginseng for lunch or dinner at Genting Palace from 21 January till 5 February. Seasons is offering nourishing double-boiled baby abalone and dried scallop in chicken soup and stir-fried Iberico pork tenderloin as festive specials.

If you love delicious broths with your meals, try Genting Garden Hotpot’s dinner sets from RM599 (4 pax) from 21 January till 5 February. There will also be festive lunch and dinner buffets at The Food Factory from 22 till 31 January. For light bites at Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park, try Vila Festa’s Huat Burger (RM20), Buck’s Café’s Mini Yee Sang Shake (RM18) and EXO’s Monk Jump Over the Wall Soup (RM32).

With impressive sound systems, dazzling lights and ultra-talented performers, the Arena of Stars will be a hub of fabulous festive entertainment featuring mesmerizing performances from Frhythms Percussion, an eight-piece Chinese Drums extravaganza, to spectacular Chinese New Year dance shows and acrobatic Lion Dance performances by the Defending Champion of World Lion Dance Championship – Kun Seng Keng Lion and Dragon Dance Association, Muar, Johor from 22 to 25 January 2023; and National Champion – Khuan Loke Lion Dance from Selangor from 26 to 29 January 2023 at regular intervals – 3pm, 6pm and 8pm. Experience the beauty of Chinese culture and the excitement of the festive season at RWG!

Meet And Greet With Genting’s Highland Heroes and MoonBunny characters

Genting’s Highland Heroes will be making a special appearance in vibrant Chinese New Year-inspired garb to share New Year blessings aplenty. Come pose for pictures and engage with our lovable mascots in an auspicious Chinese New Year-themed setting at Skytropolis from now till 5 February 2023, every Wednesday through Sunday.

Redeem limited edition Genting’s Highland Heroes Chinese New Year ang pao packets by spending RM200 and above in a single receipt at Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park, Sky VR, BigTop Video Games Park, Vision City Video Games Park and Awana SkyWay; or alternatively, spend RM98 and above at any merchandise kiosks or photo booth at Skytropolis Indoor Theme Park. Redemption starts from now at the ticketing counters whilst stocks last.

MoonBunny characters, with their distinctive colours, characters and shiny red space helmets, will also be spreading cheer at Kimhua Atrium, along with our Highland Heroes on Wednesdays through Sundays from now to January 2023 onwards. Do checkout MoonBunny collectibles and merchandise – from t-shirts, hoodies, plushies and cube-shape cushions to pom-pom keychains, postcard and sticker sets, tote bags and DIY batik paint kits available now till February 2023.

With so much to see, shop, eat and do, Resorts World Genting is the destination of choice for fun-loving holiday-makers to welcome and have an amazing start to the new year! Admission to all Chinese New Year in the Sky attractions is FREE.

For more, log on to rwgenting.com or visit their Facebook & Instagram pages

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#WorldCup: Bung Moktar Hails Hitler In Bizarre Tweet

If you think that strange things tend to happen during the 2014 FIFA World Cup, this one will definitely take the cake.

Perhaps it was the World Cup fever, or perhaps the early hours of the match, but the advance of the German football team to the finals of the 2014 FIFA World Cup in Brazil saw Malaysian parliamentarian Bung Moktar Radin saluting the Nazi’s long-deceased leader Adolf Hitler.

The Kinabatangan MP tweeted in all caps, “WELL DONE….BRAVO…LONG LIVE HITLER,” at 5:30 am this morning, following Germany’s shocking 7-1 defeat of host nation Brazil. His bizarre tweet drew immediate reaction in Twitterverse, with many expressing anger and puzzlement at Bung’s choice of words.

If that’s not all, in his subsequent tweets (as seen in the screen shot above), he didn’t seem repentant. In fact, an irate Bung responded to some of the angry replies that were directed at him, going as far as throwing insults like, “Maybe you are like (Penang deputy chief minister II) P Ramasamy, just drank todi.”

Oh boy..sounds like this is going to be another one of those PR disasters. How do you clean this one up, really?

Who should step in to rescue the whole Hitler Twitter fiasco if not Bung Moktar himself? The Kinabatangan MP defended his tweet and insisted that he had only done so out of admiration for the German football team:

I don’t know what’s wrong with people sometimes. Hitler is part of history and the German team fought like how he did. I think people nowadays should transform their mentality. Whatever I tweet, people hit me. They’re not hitting me because of Hitler, but because I’m Bung Mokhtar.

Bung also insisted that his tweet was “just for fun” and that there was nothing serious behind it. Hmm, well, the football fans definitely took it seriously, we think? Germany’s Ambassador to Malaysia also took it seriously, we think? Because it didn’t take him long to object to Bung Moktar’s salute of Nazi dictator Adolf Hitler in his praise for the country’s performance in the World Cup, saying the comparison was “unacceptable”.

His Excellency Holger Michael said the embassy “strongly rejects” the reference and said, “While we appreciate the admiration for the German football team, we strongly reject the unacceptable allusion to the fascist regime of Adolf Hitler,” Michael said.


Hype’s Now Playing: BLACKPINK – Loser (BIGBANG Cover Live On Lee Hongki’s Kiss The Radio)

“Monster rookie” K-Pop idol girl group BLACKPINK (블랙핑크) recently visited KBS Cool FM’s “Lee Hongki’s Kiss the Radio” show as part of their promotional activities.

During their appearance, the girls paid homage to their YG Entertainment “sunbaes” (seniors), BIGBANG, when they covered their multiple award-winning song, “Loser”.

“Loser”, the first single off BIGBANG’s “MADE” and “MADE Series: M”, was released in 2015, marking the first music release for the group since 2012. It was awarded “Golden Disc Award Song Division” and “Golden Disc Award Song of the Year” in 2016. The original song currently has over 136,000,000 views on YouTube.

Although BLACKPINK appeared nervous covering “Loser”, we gotta give them an “A” for effort as they pulled off harmonising pretty well! And that’s not all. BLACKPINK also performed their latest single, “As If It’s Your Last” (마지막처럼), on KBS Cool FM’s “Lee Hongki’s Kiss the Radio” show. Daebak! :)


Twiceland Zone 2: Twice’s Media Press Conference In Kuala Lumpur

We’re just 1 day away from Twice (트와이스)’s “TWICELAND ZONE 2: Fantasy Park” Live in Malaysia.

The 9 members from the K-pop group – Nayeon, Jeongyeon, Momo, Sana, Jihyo, Mina, Dahyun, Chaeyoung, and Tzuyu – just landed in Kuala Lumpur not too long ago and even received warm greetings from local Onces. Similarly, we were equally excited to see them in person during the official press conference, which took place at JW Marriott.

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Below is the translated transcript as provided by IME Asia:

What’s your first impression towards Malaysia?

Tzuyu: Really touched because we saw there were a lot of fans gathered at the airport yesterday. I am also looking forward to the Malaysia cuisine because Malaysian food looks really delicious.

What’s your impression towards Onces in Malaysia?

Nayeon: They are so passionate and we’re looking forward to meet them at the concert tomorrow.

What can ONCE expect towards the concert tomorrow?

Jihyo: We have done the “Twiceland” tour around a few countries and we are glad that Malaysia is part of the tour. We will be performing live our new comeback song “Dance The Night Away” tomorrow and we are looking forward to perform it well for the fans. For the opening, we also prepared sub-unit performances so we hope fans can anticipate and look forward to those performances.

Did the members give a lot of opinions for this concert?

Jihyo: All of them gave ideas on how ideas on certain areas such as the sub-unit performances.

What makes you the happiest being able to perform on stage in Malaysia?

Chaeyoung: We gained a lot of energy from fans, as we are very excited to see them tomorrow at the concert.
Sana: From the excitement showed by the fans it lightens me up and we hope to be able to see these happy faces again while performing.

What are some of the unforgettable memory you had in your mind?

Jeongyeong: During a stage in our concert, the fans sang along when there was no instrumental music in the background. We were very touched at that moment and we are glad to be able to witness it.

What is the surprise event from fans that you can’t forget until now?

Mina: There is a surprise event during a performance where the fans changed the lyrics of our songs and those lyrics were really touching and it teared us up.

Jihyo: In 10 years time, we hope we will be able to come back to Malaysia as twice once again. We are really thankful for the support of Malaysia ONCE all these while and hopefully we will be able to come back in the future. We really hope that you will enjoy the amazing performances that we prepared for you tomorrow and please look over us nicely! Thank you Malaysia!

For all you Onces attending the “TWICELAND ZONE 2: Fantasy Park” tomorrow evening, here are some traveling tips and a list of prohibited items during Twice’s Malaysian concert. See you there ;)

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#Alvivi: Alvin Tan Still Missing, Wanted By Interpol

It seems that the law is after one half of the “Sumptuous Erotica” sex bloggers big time.

Alvin Tan and Vivian Lee aka “Alvivi” have landed themselves into trouble once again following the discovery of their controversial blog in 2012. Well, more so Alvin than Vivian now. The pair still face 2 charges under the Film Censorship Act and Sedition Act over their controversial “Ramadhan greeting” posting last year, which contained the words “Selamat Berbuka Puasa (dengan bak kut teh… wangi, enak, menyelerakan)”, as well as over their blog’s pornographic images.

The original post caused an uproar among Malaysians of all races for their insensitivity. Following which, it was removed and replaced with a picture of them eating ketupat, rendang, and curry puffs, as seen above. They were initially charged for the original post but it was struck out by the court of Appeal on 21st April as the charge of stirring hostility between religions was not applicable to non-Muslims.

That having said, their battle with the law wasn’t over just yet because they’re still in trouble for “Sumptuous Erotica”.

In May, Alvin and Vivian went to Singapore to shoot a documentary. After which, Alvin was supposed to return to Malaysia and surrender his passport to court. But alas, that was the last anyone has heard of him. According to Alvin’s Facebook profile, he was last seen active on 25th May:

On his other Facebook profile, however, his last post (dated 26th May) was a screenshot of what looks like a WhatsApp conversation between him and Vivian. In the conversation, Vivian is seen telling Alvin off for being “a heartless, empty soul” and to get his “nymphomania cured” before he can find his heart again.

Last Friday, the Sessions Court forfeited the RM20,000 bail imposed on Alvin after he failed to return his passport for the third time. According to Star Online, Alvin’s 57-year-old mother also has no idea whatsoever about where her son is. She said that she had tried to contact her son and even left messages for him but to no avail.

As such, the Sessions Court issued an arrest warrant for Alvin and if that’s not enough, Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar said his officers were liaising with the international police to bring Alvin back and surrender his passport to the court. Even his lawyer, Chong Joo Tian, who is unsure if Alvin was still in Singapore, confirmed, “The assistance of Interpol has been enlisted to locate and bring Tan back to face charges with Lee.”


Instagram: Photo-Sharing Social Platform Adds 2 New Tools, “Fade” & “Color”

More Instagram tools to keep you addicted to editing your pictures beautifully before showing ’em off via your account!

As it is, the photo-sharing social platform vastly improved their app in December 2014 when they added 5 new filters as well as tweaked their UI (user interface), giving users more options when it comes to editing your photos on your smartphone. It was their first new filters in 2 whole years so you can imagine the immediate satisfaction for both Instagram as well as its throng of millions of people on it.

Further more, they also added a very important feature that was long requested for – the caption/geotag editing option.

And now, the app has added 2 new editing tools, “Fade” and “Color”.

According to The Verge, “Fade” works very much like it does on other editing apps. It softens the blacks and colors in your image for an “aged film effect” (Instagram’s terms), and that effect can be adjusted using the same slider mechanism found throughout the app.

The “Color” tool can be used to add a specifically hued tint to either the shadows or highlights of an image — though it’s not as subtle an effect, and you can’t adjust the amount of tint like you can in apps like VSCO Cam.

The new tools will be available in the newest app update, and will actually make it to Android users first for a change. Instagram for Android version 6.19.0 will be available in the Google Play store today, and the iOS update will roll out “in a few days,” according to the company.

Meanwhile, check out these interesting Instagram accounts/trends that we’ve been shamelessly hooked on to:

1) Social Calories – An account that’ll help you keep track of what you eat and how you “run it off”.

2) #Flatlay – What is a flatlay and how does one master it? Tips and tricks included!

3) Minimalism – Yes, you can say a lot without really having to cram your frame.

4) Banned Hashtags – Some keywords that Instagram has banned. Take heed!

Sources: Instagram Blog, The Verge / Featured image from here.

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#Malaysia: Newborn Baby Found Abandoned By Mother At Mosque With Farewell Letter

This is heartbreaking. Yesterday (Monday, 21st November), a Facebook page titled “Klangkampunghalamanku” posted a picture of a newborn baby being abandoned outside a mosque. The post, which accumulated 1.1k likes and 839 shares as at time of writing, has since gone viral.

The cute infant, seen wrapped in a batik cloth, was found outside of Masjid Al-Hidayah, Taman Melawati, Kuala Lumpur, with a handwritten letter believed to be from the mother explaining why she had to give her son up as soon as he was born.

In the aforementioned handwritten note, the mother wrote (Translation): “To whomever that is reading this note, this baby was born on 21st November 2016. The reason for abandoning my baby is not because I don’t want to care for the baby, but because I don’t have the finance and capability to raise him. So I’m appealing to those who can provide this child with a better future to care for the baby. God willing, we’ll meet again in the future.” The mother ended her letter with the words, “I love you“.

The post has since garnered mix reactions from the public. While some critiqued the mother for “taking the easy way out by leaving it at a religious place”, others expressed sympathy, defending her that “at least she didn’t throw the baby boy away or try to have an abortion”.

Sources online claim that the baby in the black box has since been sent to a nearby hospital for treatment. A representative from Masjid Al Hidayah, Mohd Deen Mohd Napiah, has also taken to Facebook to urge the baby’s parents to come forth as the community is ready to lend a helping hand.

We sincerely hope that the baby will be well cared for. What do you think of the mother’s decision? Did she made the right choice given the circumstances?

Sources: Malaysian Response Team’s Facebook, Klangkampunghalamanku’s Facebook, Mohd Deen Mohd Napiah’s Facebook.


26 Malls In Klang Valley Under HIDE Announced Temporary Closure

Yesterday (Saturday, 8th May), a Hotspots Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) list was released containing all the Covid-19 hotspots in Malaysia. As such, those under the HIDE have been ordered to close for 3 days by the government.

“If the HIDE system detects cases in a locality, the government will conduct risk assessment together with the Health Ministry to temporary close that area and implement the MCO,” Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob was quoted as saying.

Based on a new big data analytics and artificial intelligence (AI) system, specific Malaysian malls, hypermarkets and grocery stores have been identified in the maiden list – with 80% of them being located in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.

Here are statements that were released by the respective malls and other outlets:

“The public is also advised to delay visiting locations and premises that have been listed. If you do have to visit these locations, adhere to the guidelines that have been set,” said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.


6 Of The Best TV Shows Of All Time

So many gold ages, so much brilliance to chose from.

Over the years, we’ve seen many TV shows come our way. Some great ones, some not so great ones. From drama, to comedy, to thriller, we’ve made a compilation of some of the best TV shows of all time.

Those who were born in the 90’s knows exactly what I mean when I say, we grew up with Friends. Created by David Crane and Marta Kauffman, Friends aired from September 22nd, 1994 to May 6th, 2004. The series which lasted 10 seasons long had its audiences in love with their rom-comic lives and honestly, I can watch Friends a million times and not get bored of it.

A superbly textured retrodrama. Mad Men is not just about flawlessly dress ad executives selling the American dream — it’s about the liabilities and risks of success. The secrets and the struggle to lead an authentic life.

What better than a group of geeks meeting an incredibly dense but hot girl? The Big Bang Theory is witty and hilarious plus the perfect chemistry between the main characters as well as the jokes make the show a shining example of geek culture that is filled with funny comic, movie and video game references that will undoubtedly break its audiences into fits of laughter.

The Sopranos is pretty much The Godfather of TV shows. It’s a family saga like no other and a Mafia drama that hit us repeatedly with its psychological riches and dark humour. The best thing about The Sopranos is how it captures its audiences’ emotions making them sympathise with the most human of mobsters and monsters of all: Tony, played by the legendary James Gandolfini.

If you’ve not watched the Game of Thrones, then you seriously have to. Even if you’re a big fan of the book series, you need to watch it. Why? Simply because the show does not follow accordingly to the books. It veers in very upsetting and unexpected directions that would cause frustration with fans so yes, you need to watch the Games of Thrones you can bitterly sulk about how the writers ruined George R. R. Martin’s work.

From the first tragicomic escapade to the heart wrenching finale, Breaking Bad was as addictive as the blue meth that turned Walter White into a criminal legend.

If your favourite didn’t make our list, then share it with us in the comments section! :)

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Jack Reacher: Not A Mission Impossible

There’s one person who’s never too old to ace an action film and his name is Tom Cruise. In Jack Reacher (the film), he plays..Jack Reacher. Who is Jack Reacher?

Jack Reacher is a former military policeman who is thrown into investigation of a murder case. The murder case in question relates to a sniper shooting that left five people dead. Five seemingly random people. The police, of course, were the first to jump in on the case, picking up clues that led them to a war veteran, James Barr (played by Joseph Sikora).

But here’s the thing though – when taken in for questioning, James Barr doesn’t do or say anything save for writing, “Find Jack Reacher” on a piece of paper.

He was later beaten into bloody pulp while in custody and ends up being in a coma. How convenient!

Anyway, Jack Reacher appears quite literally at the district attorney’s (played by Richard Jenkins) doorstep. Or rather, office. He also meets Detective Emerson (played by David Oyelowo), who is the lead investigator on the case, and James Barr’s lawyer Helen Rodin (played by Rosamund Pike).

Jack Reacher might be semi-retired and maybe a little out of touch with his training but he’s still sharp, smart, and maybe a little too analytical. All for good reasons, of course. He reveals to Helen that he had previously investigated a case in Iraq that involved James Barr and at first, he too was convinced that James Barr was guilty. But as the trail deepens into the unknown and the clues start to unravel a “bigger picture”, both Jack and Helen began to discover that James is perhaps as innocent as any other scapegoat.

Along comes a thick plot that throws Jack Reacher’s investigative skills into overdrive. Along the way, Jack is attacked by a bunch of punks, threatened, framed, and he even gets into a car chase.

Let’s not forget that Helen’s life is unexpectedly in great danger too. All these incidents take place somewhere in the middle of the film and suddenly, you don’t really want to tear your eyes away from the screen not for one single moment.

So, like we said in the beginning – five seemingly random people. Seemingly. Jack Reacher soon finds out that they aren’t as random as they seem. He even suggests that two out of five were having an affair. But we digress. It turns out that a higher, more terrifying figure was at work, killing five people instead of just one as an attempt at diversion. And the best (or should we say, worst?) part is that a certain detective/lead investigator on the case is with “the bad guys”. Tsk.

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We won’t ruin the rest of the movie for you. We would advise you though to be prepared to follow the film throughout the entire time although some parts may get draggy. As for Tom Cruise, well, was Jack Reacher (the film) a mission impossible for him? We think not.

Find how it all ends when Jack Reacher is released in a cinema near you on 20th December 2012 (Thursday). For more information, visit the movie’s official website.


#Frozen: Disney Announces Plans To Produce A Sequel

Earlier this week, Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, the co-creators of Disney’s “Frozen” denied that a sequel is currently in the works as they were unsure of what to do next. However, Variety broke the news that Disney has announced its plans to produce “Frozen 2” during a Walt Disney Co.’s annual shareholders meeting on 12th March.

Inspired by Hans Christian Andersen’s fairy tale “The Snow Queen”, “Frozen” follows the epic journey of a fearless princess Anna (voiced by Kristen Bell), who goes on the search of her sister Queen Elsa (voiced by Idina Menzel), whose icy powers trapped the kingdom of Arendelle in eternal winter.

The 3D computer-animated music fantasy-comedy film is the 53rd animated feature in the Walt Disney Animated Classics series. It was ranked as the highest-grossing animated film of all time and it received strongly positive reviews from the critics and the audiences. The movie even received various prestigious awards at the Academy Awards, the Golden Globe Awards, the BAFTA Awards, the Grammy Awards, and the Critics’ Choice Movie Awards.

Due to its massive commercial success, a sequel was long rumoured to be in the works. Though Idina Menzel was hoping that Disney will develop a sequel, she cleared up all the rumours and speculations by admitting that she had “no idea” about the future of the movie. At that time, perhaps she was asked to keep the project as a secret because John Lasseter, CCO of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios, said that the studio “has kept its ‘Frozen’ sequel plans quiet until now”.

We enjoyed making “Frozen Fever” so much and being back in that world with those characters. Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck have come up with a great idea for a sequel and you will be hearing a lot more about it and we’re taking you back to Arendelle. We are so excited about that.

Lasseter made the announcement with Disney chief Bob Iger and Josh Gad, who voices the character of Olaf in “Frozen”, during the meeting in San Franciso.

Disney also released an official statement on the movie’s official Facebook page:

It’s of-f-f-f-f-icial: “Frozen 2” is in development at Walt Disney Animation Studios with directors Chris Buck and Jennifer Lee and producer Peter Del Vecho, the Oscar-winning filmmaking team behind “Frozen.”

The news was announced at Disney’s Annual Meeting of Shareholders this morning by Bob Iger, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of The Walt Disney Company; John Lasseter, Chief Creative Officer of Walt Disney and Pixar Animation Studios; and actor Josh Gad, who provides the voice of Olaf from “Frozen.” A release date and production details are on ice for now.

Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck will reunite with producer Peter Del Vecho to develop the project for Walt Disney Animation Studios. They had earlier teamed with Del Vecho to develop “Frozen Fever“, a 7-minute animated short sequel which will debut in theatres exclusively ahead of Kenneth Branagh’s live-action “Cinderella” on 13th March.

What do you think of the announcement? Are you excited for the sequel?

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

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BTS Gives First Interview Since Dynamite’s Record-Breaking Billboard Hot 100 Achievement

BTS (방탄소년단) smashed another record this week when their English-language single “Dynamite” hit No. 1 on the Billboard Hot 100 chart (dated 5th September).

In a new interview with the music publication, the seven members of the K-pop group couldn’t contain their excitement as they shared their thoughts on the historic achievement.

Over-filled with excitement, team leader RM remarked, “This is my tombstone! We’ll take it to the grave,” as J-hope excitedly shows off their top Hot 100 spot on his phone. RM then went on, “This was a dream come true more than anything. We’re just like so happy.”

When asked about the process of creating the single. RM shared, “It is basically a dance song, a disco pop song. Throughout the process of making and producing the song, we recorded and danced at the same time. I just couldn’t hold my body.”

The topic then switched to their plans on their upcoming project. According to Jimin, “The next album will contain a lot of songs that will satisfy the varying tastes of our fans. Please look forward to it.”

Additionally, the group was also asked on whether they feel nervous on setting a bigger goal for the next comeback following the impressive achievement with “Dynamite”. Jin humbly responded, “Of course, we are excited. But that’s not necessarily the goal that we set. What’s more important to us is that our fans can listen and enjoy our music. That alone makes us happy enough.”

RM added, “We’re more like down-to-earth people. So, we just like trying to stick our feet on the ground and keep it calm.” The youngest member (maknae) of the group, Jungkook, also shared his reaction upon receiving the great news on his birthday.

“It’s unbelievable. I heard about it and had amazing support from fans on that day. The members and I celebrated the news with a glass of champagne; having a blast,” the 23-year-old told the MC, to which he revealed that V, Jin and their manager were the ones in charge of bringing the beverage and the food.

In sharing their experience performing during the recent MTV VMAs, Suga shared that at first they were unable to carry out the stage performance due to the bad weather condition in South Korea. “We changed our plans and sorted for an alternative option instead. But luckily, we were able to adhere to our initial plan on connecting Seoul and New York on stage, and I think it looked great,” said the 27-year-old rapper-producer.

Again, congrats to the boys! We’re definitely looking forward to what BTS has to offer next ?


#SpongeBob: First Look At “Sponge Out Of Water” Characters

Previously, SpongeBob made his way to the big screen in 2004’s “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie”. Last month, it was announced that a new SpongeBob movie is in the works – in 3D!

The new movie, produced by Nickelodeon & Paramount pictures, “The SpongeBob SquarePants 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.

For starters, in this movie, the animated sections will be in 3D, blending both CGI and hand-drawn techniques. There will also be some live action scenes which will be folded into the animated stuff. Think cartoon and real life worlds colliding.

In true Comic Con fashion, the Paramount Pictures 2014 San Diego Comic Con panel gave ample opportunities for the makers to unveil a first look at “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Sponge Out Of Water”. Check out the characters in the real world:

They do look different now, don’t they? What do you guys think of Patrick, SpongeBob, Squidward, and Mr. Krabs in their redesigned style? Let us know in the comments.

Meanwhile, this SpongeBob Squarepants x TMNT Funko Pop! vinyl figure is exclusively available at the 2014 SDCC this year. We want!

The first trailer for “The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Sponge Out Of Water” is out. Woohoo check it:

“The SpongeBob SquarePants Movie: Sponge Out Of Water” is slated for a February 2015 release.

For more information, hit up the movie’s official website.

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Aziatix Cinches 11.3 Million Contract!

Comprised of members Eddie Shin, Jay Pak aka Flowsik, and Nicky Lee, Aziatix have been active since 2011 and they’ve previously worked with notable artistes such as K-Pop idols/idol groups G.NA, JYJ, SNSD Girls’ Generation’s Seohyun, B2ST’s Jun-hyung, and 2PM’s Junsu.

After winning “Best New Asian Artist Group” at the 2011 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), they began developing a strong following of their own and speedily gaining popularity after.

At the 55th Annual Grammy Awards three days ago, Cash Money Records (whose roster includes Lil Wayne, Nicki Minaj, and Drake) founder and CEO, Slim, walked the red carpet and announced to the media that Aziatix has signed on with the company. Slim also revealed plans on making Aziatix a successful global group.

Not a bad move since K-Pop has already begun to take over even the American music charts (read: Billboard). Even Josh Berkman (Cash Money Records’ A&R) said, “We were courting Aziatix before Psy broke, but that certainly helped!”.

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The contract is over USD11.3 million, making it the biggest record deal between an Asian-American hip hop group and an overseas party.  Upon the official announcement of their signing, Flowsik wrote on their Facebook page:

After years of wishful thinking, faith, doubt, hard work, and patience, I am officially signed to Cash Money Records/YMCMB…thank you to all our AZIADDICTS…time to work even hard now. #GodisGood #DreamsDoComeTrue #OnlyifyouBelieve #andnevergiveup #accordingtoyourcalling

Meanwhile, Aziatix is currently in Los Angeles to film their new music video with Grammy-award winning producer RedOne (who helmed Nicki Minaj’s “Starships”) and music video producer Jeff Panzer.

Woot! Congratulations, boys. Asian pride!

For more information, visit their official website.


Our Picks Of Delish Dining Promos In The Klang Valley This Week! (21st-26th Feb)

From fabulous fusion cuisine, to traditional Asian creations; from wholesome plant-based dishes to signature Western favourites – this week’s dining highlights cover the gamut of delicacies from myriad gastronomic traditions. With our recommendations below, you’ll be a very happy and sated gourmand, this week.

Just last year, Desa Sri Hartamas welcomed Copaa, a family restaurant that serves Japanese and Malaysian contemporary food in a chic, modern setting. The restaurant and bar’s primary menu incorporates Asian influences, with dishes such the Aubergine Miso, Grilled Squid with Ulam-churri and Cold Ramen, and Wild Green Salad (kerabu pakis). For those who value a customised course meal including premium products and exquisite culinary methods, there is also a private dining menu with an optional wine pairing.

Curated for taste and to create a balance, After One is a Michelin-standard cafe that serves healthylicious food, located right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. It provides semi plant-based wholesome food and a beautiful, warm space for all.

For this month only, After One focuses on L-O-V-E with their limited-time only In Love Waffle and Cheesy Love Special Drink that is uniquely designed for Valentine’s month.

Kwee Zeen brings you a sumptuous buffet dinner themed ‘Destinasi Rasa Serantau’ which highlights Chef Azhar and Chef Hamizan’s seven signature dishes from the various states of Malaysia. The seven famous dishes are fermented durian with silver catfish ‘tempoyak patin sangkar’ from Pahang, smoked wagyu beef cooked in coconut milk with bird’s eye chili ‘daging wagyu salai masak lemak chili padi’ from Negeri Sembilan, flat rice noodles in fish gravy ‘laksa lemak Pasir Mas’ from Kelantan, roasted lamb with spices ‘kambing panggang perap basah’ from Selangor, spicy sour gravy with fish roe ‘asam pedas telor ikan’ from Melaka, venison meat stewed in coconut milk and spices ‘rendang daging rusa tok batu kikir’ from Perak and osso buco red curry from Johor.

Destinasi Rasa Serantau buffet dinner will be available from:

Rasa Serantau afternoon tea, priced at RM158+, is an ensemble of delicate pastries and cakes
accompanied with Wagyu beef satay. The afternoon tea will be served from 23rd March to
21st April 2023 (3pm to 5pm).

Visit ALIYAA Restaurant and Bar to experience rich, sinfully decadent and entirely authentic Sri Lankan cuisine. Located in the centre of Damansara, ALIYAA has a calm, laid-back atmosphere that stands in stark contrast to the vibrant and robust items that make up the menu. Items include beef, mutton, chicken, seafood, and vegetables, which are combined deliciously with Sri Lankan spices. Signature dishes include Sri Lankan Crab Curry, Sweet Appam, and Mutton Paal Poriyal.

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Romani Fine Dining is a Japanese-French fusion restaurant that provides a panoramic view of Bandar Utama and its surroundings from its outdoor seating area. Every dish at Romani is prepared with love and care, which results in tantalizing flavours in each bite. Besides oysters and main courses, Romani affords afternoon tea sets at an affordable price.

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While it may seem like a bar specialising in tequila and mezcal, the food menu at Joloko shouldn’t be given a miss. Thanks to the fusion of Caribbean flavours with African, South American, and Creole, you’ll have a difficult time finding another Caribbean restaurant in KL that compares to Joloko.

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Gin Rik Sha is a modern Indian restaurant serving dishes and cuisine from all over India, rather than just one region. Its menu promises surprises and delights such as Baingan Bharta Cornetto, Superfood Aloo Tikki Chaat, Chickpea Flour Dumplings, Jackfruit Tacos and many more that’ll make you forget regular Indian food.

Like its name, Gin Rik Sha serves a variety of cocktails containing gin. It’s star is the Gin Ginger – a combo of lemon juice, house-made ginger syrup and gin, which gifts a delightful zing to the taste buds. As for desserts, indulge in Carrot and Kheer Creme Brulee, and Indian Summer.

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#Disney: Genie’s Origins To Be Unveiled In The #Aladdin Prequel

Congratulations, Disney Studios. You’ve successfully made the “impossible”, possible.

After announcing that a live-action movie focusing on Prince Charming is in the works, The Hollywood Reporter broke the news on Thursday (15th July) that Disney will also develop “Genies”, a live-action “Aladdin” prequel about a spirit of Arabian folklore.

Directed by John Musker and Ron Clements, “Aladdin” is a 1992 American animated musical fantasy film based on Arabic folk tale “One Thousand and One Nights”. The story mainly centres on Aladdin, a street urchin who finds a magic lamp that unleashes Genie, a blue-skinned spirit who grants him 3 wishes. Aladdin was voiced by Scott Weinger while Genie, the blue-skinned spirit from the magic lamp was voiced by Robin Williams.

Though Williams has passed away, the studio proceeded to develop a Genie-centred prequel of the 1992 animated classic, based on a screenplay written by Damian Shannon and Mark Swift. According to THR, it would “focus on the realm of the Genies and reveal how Aladdin’s Genie ended up enslaved in the lamp”. Tripp Vinson of Vinson Films, who served as executive producer for this year’s “San Andreas“, is on board to produce the prequel. The development of the project is still in its infancy stage, but THR further reported that “the long-term plan is to have the project lead into an Aladdin live-action movie”.

No further details regarding the “Aladdin” prequel were released and it is also unsure who will join the cast to voice Genie. Following the success of last year’s “Maleficent” or this year’s “Cinderella“, a number of Disney’s other animated classics will also be adapted into movies.

The animated classics that will be made into live-action versions include:

The film does not have a release date yet, but what do you think of this? Who do you think should voice Genie? Let us know in the comments section below!

Source: THR / Featured image: Wikia via feeds4dailyfeed.blogspot.com


Calvin Harris: First British Solo Artiste To Hit 1 Billion Streams On #Spotify

After being crowned the highest paid DJ of 2014, Calvin Harris has once again broken a perhaps personal best as well as Spotify’s best record! It was just announced that he created streaming history on Spotify.

Award-winning digital music service Spotify revealed that the Scottish DJ/Producer has hit 1 billion streams on Spotify, which makes him the first British solo artiste to do so in history. According to Spotify, 1 billion streams is equivalent to 3 streams for every man, woman, and child in the USA. With over 160 million streams worldwide, it came as no surprise to us that “Summer” is the most-streamed Calvin Harris track on Spotify,

To celebrate his success, Calvin Harris hosted a “Spotify Playlist Takeover” on 9th September by introducing some of his favourite tracks to his fans via “Today’s Top Hits”:

Regarding Harris’ success, Mark Terry, Co-President of Harris’ record company, Columbia Records UK commented:

This is a landmark achievement for Calvin and deserved recognition that he is in the elite tier of global artists. His recent level of success has been extraordinary and something that all of us here at Columbia are very proud to be part of.

Steve Savoca, Spotify’s VP Content and Distribution, also congratulated the artiste and said, “We would like to congratulate Calvin Harris on reaching the huge milestone of a billion streams on Spotify, conclusive proof if any were needed that he is one of the most popular artists on Spotify.”

Previously, the artiste teased fans with a preview of his upcoming collaboration with John Newman for his new single “Blame”. The song has been released and it is now available on Spotify.

Don’t forget to check out Spotify’s official Facebook page for more information!

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GIVEAWAY: Win Yourself A 4-Pack Somersby Sparkling Rosé For Christmas

Nothing spells ‘holiday season’ more like a rose gold bottled filled with sweet apple rosé cider. If you agree with us, then keep reading.

To help you celebrate Christmas and usher in the New Year in style, we the good people at Hype Malaysia want to give 10 lucky winners a 4-pack Somersby Sparkling Rosé bottles. Each bottle comes sealed with red berry juice and floral aromas, its light and fruity flavours converge to provide you with an exquisite and convivial drinking experience.

It also works great as a rejuvenating drink with friends and family during your year-end gatherings.

You know what else is great? It’s so easy to win. Here’s what you have to do to get your hands on the Somersby Sparkling Rosé:


Rickshaw Running For Your Source Of Life

We often take it for granted. We casually leave the tap on while we’re brushing our teeth. We use the washing machine on a half load of laundry. We stand in the shower for longer than needed because it’s “therapeutic” – don’t even lie. But that’s us, living in a community that’s provided with safe, clean water because we’re lucky enough to call our home a well-developed country.

Have you thought about people who aren’t as fortunate as us though? FRANK Water has.

FRANK Water saves lives through funding innovative and sustainable clean water projects in developing countries where clean water is hard to come by. Imagine that.

These words are something we’re accustomed to.

Through these projects, communities are provided with safe, clean water by the technology to employ ultra violet and reserve osmosis technology to filter water and remove diseases causing both chemical and biological contaminants. To date, FRANK Water has funded 70 projects reaching over 400,000 people.

Most of India’s water sources are contaminated by sewage and agricultural waste. According to Water.org, more than 128 million people in India lack safe drinking water, resulting in an estimated 21% of communicable diseases. The numbers and statistics are staggering!

Now, through a visual arts-focused fundraising venture, a new annual charity initiative named “Lend a Hand” (LAH) aims to make a difference. Comprising a visual arts-focused fundraising venture, LAH was initiated by photographer Mark Teo, producer-director Joe Peter, and (the only Malaysian enlisted) photographer Geh Chee Minh. The trio will spend more than two weeks in India (from 6th September to 22nd September), taking on “The Rickshaw Run”.

Note: The Rickshaw Run has whipped up a mountain of charity cash over the years – the current total stands at just shy of £1 million. Teams on the Rickshaw Run are asked to try and raise a minimum of £1000 for charity. Over the years this has changed the lives of hundreds of thousands of people in some of the poorest parts of India. All the money raised goes directly to the charities so everyone know exactly where their donations go.

It sounds easy but Teo, Peter, and Geh’s journey is but a holiday. They will be plagued with various potential dangers considering the fact that they are set to navigate across 3,500 kilometers of grueling Indian landscapes in, yup, a rickshaw.

The 145cc auto-rickshaw should take them from the highlands of Shillong in the East, to the desert plains of Jaisalmer in the West. Along the way, they will be passing through Varanasi, the oldest city in the world, and Agra, home to the Taj Mahal.

But those are not their tasks alone – while in India, the trio will need to capture still portraits and landscapes, as well as motion time lapses. After which, the visuals will be produced and displayed at the “Lend a Hand Exhibition” in early January 2013 and auctioned off.

All proceeds will go directly to LAH’s adopted charity, none other than FRANK Water.

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Review: Our Favourite Moments From Lee Seung Gi’s “Vagabond Voyage” Fan-meeting

Over 1800 fans of singer-actor Lee Seung Gi (이승기) gathered at PGRM Tower, Cheras on Saturday evening for his fan-meeting show, “Vagabond Voyage”.

The weather was extremely fine that day, perfect for AIRENs (as fans are lovingly called) to show up earlier, despite the event starting at 7pm. Die-hard supporters of the “You’re All Surrounded” star filled in the Dewan Wawasan Hall by 5pm.

Lee Seung Gi serving us different poses during his Vagabond Asia Tour in Kuala Lumpur. Stay tuned for our review at hype.my

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Seung Gi’s past hit songs, such as “Because We Are Friends” and “Losing My Mind” were played as fans settled down to their seats. After a few moments, the lights went out as the 32-year-old appeared on stage wearing a black top layered with a matching coloured studded cardigan, as he opened the show with “Because You Are My Woman”. After a sweet opening number, emcee Owen Yap came out to officially kick off the event.

For those who don’t know, Kuala Lumpur was the last stop for his “Vagabond Voyage” fan-meet, after successfully wrapping his tours in other cities such as Tokyo, Taipei, Manila, Singapore, and Bangkok.

Seung Gi was asked about the meaning behind the title of the fan-meeting. In this case, the Hallyu heartthrob responded by explaining that, “The name ‘Vagabond’ is taken from the drama I’m starring in, while the term ‘Voyage’ can be compared to travelling. So, this event is equivalent to a trip to meet all the fans.”

Without wasting any minute, the event proceeded with the first segment of the night called “Big Data: Update Talk”. The screen showed 3 keywords on what Seung Gi had been doing since last year; Fan-meeting, variety and “Vagabond”.

For the 1st keyword “Fan-meeting”, footage of Seung Gi’s past fan-meeting shows in other countries were shown on the wide screen. Seung Gi was then asked if there is any difference when it comes to his experience with fans from other countries. He then emphasised the fact that almost all of them were very passionate, but they have different ways of expressing their feelings. He then continued by saying, “Malaysians are very passionate. I can feel the heat”.

Moving on to the next keyword “Variety”, MC Owen pointed out on his stint in Korean variety shows. “I have been busy for the past 2 years,” Seung Gi clarified. He was then asked about his experience in SBS “Little Forest”. The “My Girlfriend Is A Gumiho” actor then responded, “There were a lot of fun parts working with the little kids”. So, what was the tiring part of working with them, then? “Everything was good but they were reluctant to go to sleep. So it can be a little scary during the night,” the handsome hunk recalled.

They then proceeded to talk about his appearance in the 2nd season of “Busted”. Owen asked about the most interesting part of the show. Seung Gi responded by saying “The style of the show is totally different from what I have done before. In this case, I was able to portray different sides of me.”

In addition, he was asked on which cast member he had the most chemistry with. His answer was the best, though. “Sehun (from EXO),” Seung Gi said, which in turn received a significant amount of cheer among fans. He then further added by saying, “I can interact with him well. I became closer with him after working together (in “Busted”).”

The last keyword for the night was “Vagabond”. The screen then showed various behind-the-scene photos taken by his manager. MC Owen pointed out a selfie photo he had with co-star Bae Suzy and director Yoo In Shik. He was asked about his experience working with Yoo. “He was not scary at all! Instead, he speaks very nicely,” Seung Gi told the emcee. And with that, the 1st segment had come to an end.

Handsome man in white#LeeSeungGiinKL #VagabondVoyageinKualaLumpur pic.twitter.com/yGnzEQZGq5

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The 2nd segment was named “Variety Talk: Entertainer Corner”. The session presented past footages of Seung Gi’s past stint in variety shows like “All The Butlers” and “Little Forest”. Die-hard fans cheered and screamed their lungs out as the clip showed various scenes that highlighted his multi-talented skills as an all-rounded entertainer. The video concluded with a clip of him receiving the “Grand Prize” (Daesang) awards at the SBS Entertainment Awards 2018.

“Looking at the video, I have done a lot during the shows,” Seung Gi admitted. He also caught the emcee’s attention for his unique dancing skills. He was then asked to show off his moves for his fans. During the same segment, he also played a set of basketball shooting game. Despite a few glitches here and there during the game, fans still managed to snag some lucky draw gifts in the form of autograph posters.

[#LeeSeungGiinMY] LSG: As today is the last stop so I wanted to prepare Malaysian cuisine specially for you guys! I heard Malaysian loves dessert/snacks😋

MC: at other fan meeting he cooked Korean food but today he'll prepare popiah! And don't worry it's halal😊#LeeSeungGiinKL pic.twitter.com/O9RGFyLM5W

The next segment was called “Date With Lee Seung Gi”. For those who don’t know, the “1 Night 2 Days” star is also known for his love in cooking. According to the star, he had a special surprise for a fan in the venue – a local cuisine called popiah for a lucky AIREN that will be chosen via a lucky draw.

After he finished working on the yummy treat, the situation became intense when Seung Gi started to draw in the lot. A fan from Taiwan known as Peggy was picked by “The King 2 Hearts” actor to come onstage to meet him in person. Not only that, she was fed by the star himself!

For the next session, the crowd was then divided into 2 – Team A (left side of the hall) and Team B (right side). 7 lucky fans were randomly picked on the screen to represent each team. They were challenged to play a telepathy game. In this case, each rep from both teams must choose one pose from the screen. If Seung Gi’s pose matches their pose, the team wins. Those with the wrong pose will get eliminated until one team wins.

After a neck-and-neck competition between the 2 teams, it came down to only 2 reps from each team. As a result, team A eventually won. They managed to bring home cosmetics set as well as signed poster. It didn’t end there! Seung Gi then came down to the the seated crowd at the left side of Dewan Wawasan for some photo opportunities.

At the end of the segment, the emcee told everyone that the fan-meeting had come to an end. It was clear that everyone wanted more of Seung Gi. Despite the unfortunate news, he then proceeded with preparing himself for a group photo with the entire audience. The lights were dimmed as a special fan-made clip was played on the screen.

The video included footages of the pop star from his military discharge all the way up to his current work. However a lovely twist came in the form of a video asking him to turn around to face the fans. The whole arena was holding up hand banners with a warm message dedicated specially for him.

Seung Gi’s face was filled with excitement as he expressed his happy feelings towards each and everyone of his fans who came to his show that evening. “This really gives me strength to be more happy in the coming days ahead in order to be together with AIRENs. I will be working harder from now on,” Seung Gi promised his fans.

After his heartwarming speech, the arena turned dark as he prepared to perform his next song. A few moments later, Seung Gi started to sing “Return”. After that, Seung Gi shared with the crowd on his plans for his comeback in music. “There are always circumstances happening along the way. I wish I could release many more songs after this,” said the Seoul-born entertainer. He further added by expressing his wish to release a full album that contains stories that he can share with everyone.

He then proceeded with a mellowed down performance of “Delete” while sitting on a chair. Seung Gi’s flawless high-note skills managed to wow the crowd. Right before his last performance, he asked fans to dance and sing along with him. Everyone stood up from their seats and moved to the beat of his last 2 songs; “Smile Boy” and “Let’s Go On A Vacation”. And with that, the fan-meeting was over.

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All in all, it was very heartwarming to see his hard work and determination to put on a good show and interact with fans. Hopefully we won’t have to wait for another 7 years for Seung Gi!

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