#Cleo: Magazine To Close After 44 Years, But What About The Malaysian Edition?

The iconic Cleo magazine, a required reading for many young (Australian) women interested in fashion, beauty, sex and relationship advice, and celebrity, is to close after 40 odd years in print.

Likely, it’s because of a circulation decline over the years.

Former group editor-in-chief of Cleo, Cosmopolitan, and Dolly Mia Freedman previously said that magazine publishers were too slow to change.

“The internet: that’s where mag readers have migrated en masse. And the failure of publishers in the ’90s and ’00s to adapt to that massive generational change in media consumption has been catastrophic for youth brands like Dolly and Cleo,” she said.

Yes, it is indeed a very sad time for those who grew up with Cleo magazine. We know that some of you are probably freaking out and wondering:

Wait, but what does this mean for all the Cleo titles in other countries?

Australian publishing giant Bauer Media said the closure of the Australian edition of Cleo would not impact Cleo Singapore, Malaysia or Indonesia, which were bought by Singapore’s leading publisher SPH Magazines in 2011.

This was echoed by AsiaOne, which quoted SPH Magazines Pte Ltd as saying that each country publishes the title with separate content and business teams independent of Cleo Australia.

Meanwhile, Bauer Media will continue to publish Cleo Thailand through its joint venture with Post International Media.

The final Cleo edition will be the March edition, which will go on sale on 22nd February 2016.

Sources: abc.net.au, AsiaOne, The Sydney Morning Herald, mUmBRELLA / Featured image from mUmBRELLA.

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Miranda Kerr To Sashay Away From Modeling

30-year-old Miranda Kerr made her name on the catwalks of some of the world’s most coveted fashion brands, but she says she is no longer interested in a modelling career.

The comments come just after Kerr walked away from her gig as a Victoria’s Secret Angel as well as her five-year contract with department store David Jones:

I instigated talks with David Jones last year. It’s not a priority for me, modeling. I have been modeling longer than I haven’t been modeling, and that gets a little..funny.

If I can model and I can use it as a creative expression, then I’ll do it. If modelling is not there, then it really doesn’t bother me because I have so many other things.

Moving on from David Jones also opens up several new doors that I’m really excited about!

Kerr, who appears on the cover of the re-launched mag says she is now more focused on her skincare business, Kora Organics, and other projects she is yet to reveal.

But despite her change of focus, Miranda wouldn’t put a deadline on the catwalk.


#WhosNext: YG Drops Mysterious Teaser For 1st December 2016

Ready for another YG Entertainment artiste to drop new music?

The South Korean entertainment powerhouse just released a mysterious “Who’s Next” teaser on their Facebook page moments ago. As per usual, the poster reveals nothing except a date – 1st December 2016 – and a vague image that is perhaps an indication of which artiste to expect.

VIPs are quickly speculating that it’s BIGBANG (빅뱅) while Blackjacks are hopeful that it’s 2NE1, judging from the 3 light bulbs featured in the above image. 2NE1 leader CL (이채린) just wrapped up her “Hello Bitches” tour in the US so it’s not entirely impossible that the K-Pop idol girl group is gearing up for a long delayed comeback.

That having said, there are also 3 members in YG’s hip hop group, Epik High, and we haven’t heard from them since the release of “Shoebox” in 2014.

Let’s not forget K-Pop’s “monster rookie” group BLACKPINK, which was previously said to be planning on releasing songs for 5 consecutive months following their debut. On 1st November, the girls made waves again with the release of “Stay” and “Playing With Fire“. Could there be more in the pipeline for 1st December?

Meanwhile, a YG Entertainment rep recently revealed that BIGBANG and Sechskies are scheduled to make their respective comebacks before the year ends. The rep was quoted as saying, “BIGBANG and Sechskies are making a comeback at the end of the year. For both teams, it won’t be after mid-December.”

Furthermore, BIGBANG rapper T.O.P (Choi Seung Hyun; 최승현) is expected to enlist in the military within the next 3 months, which could explain the need for the group to rush their comeback. Leader G-Dragon and fellow member Taeyang have also dropped less than inconspicuous hints on their socials that they’re working on their new music video. Coupled with the fact that their “MADE” album is more than a year overdue, it could be BIGBANG after all, but if YG’s reputation is anything to go by, we can’t be 100% sure.

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


(UPDATE) #BackToTheFuture: Nike Confirms Release Of Marty McFly’s Self-Lacing Shoes

If you were wondering why people around you are super excited about 2015, well, one of the reasons could be because this year is the year Marty McFly and Doc Brown travel forward in time to the present in 1989’s “Back to the Future II”.

The younger generation might not know about the existence of the film franchise, but they should probably start watching this film now as Marty McFly’s super cool Nike kicks, the most sought-after futuristic item from the movie is finally going to be released in real-life soon!

According to TIME, Nike has confirmed that the “power laces” technology that comes with the self-lacing ability will finally be featured in the brand’s upcoming line of sneakers. The announcement about the official Nike power laces shoes was made during a conference earlier last week, where Tinker Hatfield, the creator of the DC Comics revealed that the Nike team is already planning to release these shoes in 2015.

The exact date for the release of the shoes had not been announced yet but it matched the timeline of the film as the 2nd installment of the film series set its story in the then-futuristic year of 2015.

The demand for the shoes has been on a constant rise since the release of the film, which prompted Tinker Hatfield to build the Nike MAG from scratch again with footwear innovator Tiffany Bears. It took them almost 6 years to build the shoes and they had to restart the project about 3 times to complete the project.

Finally, in 2011, the first replica of the 1989 Nike MAG was born. This pair of shoes is the first rechargeable pair of Nike footwear that features “an electroluminescent out-sole, space age materials, and a rechargeable internal battery good for 3,000 hours”.

A limited quantity of 1,500 pairs were auctioned on eBay while 10 additional pairs that are packaged in deluxe presentation box were sold exclusively by Nike at live auctions around the world. Consider this as an act of kindness given by the fans because the total proceeds will be dedicated to “The Michael J. Fox Foundation for Parkinson’s disease research”.

As of now, no further details for the shoes have been announced yet but hoverboard, another fictional gadget that can be found in the film has been brought to life by Hendo recently.

Nike’s PR Director Heide Burgett has just tweeted that the first pair of self-lacing Nike Mag shoes is now in New York City:

We are still waiting for more details to be released, so stay tuned for updates.

Meanwhile, what do you think of the Nike shoes with power laces? Will you buy it? Let us know in the comments box below :)

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“The MTV Show” Is Back Ft. Alan & Hanli!

MTV Asia announced the return of its popular original series, “The MTV Show”, a weekly music and lifestyle show that features top-rated music videos, movies, celebrity news and popular culture, and now comes with a refreshed programming format that enables its millennial viewers to determine what goes on the show, through active social media engagement.

Shot at the Waterfront Studio at Resorts World Sentosa, The MTV Show’s returning brand partner, show highlights include:

The launch of the new season introduces the appointment of MTV’s latest VJ, Alan Wong who is already an experienced host and actor. Together with Hanli Hoefer, who was introduced a month ago, they form the new faces of the channel, who will get to interact with viewers through their social media platforms for the show.

It premieres on 20th April 2013 (Saturday) and airs on MTV SEA every Saturday at 10am (WIB), 11am (SG/HK/PH) and 12pm (MAL) with exclusive content available online at their website.


#CocaCola: Promotes Equality & Tolerance With Minimalist Cans

Imagine a world without labels, can you do that? That’s exactly what Coca-Cola would like everyone to imagine and to set an example, the beverage company is dropping its very own famous label. Coca-Cola has once again toyed with its packaging to introduce a new version of its iconic red and white can in Middle Eastern countries for Ramadan.

The new red cans which feature the brand’s iconic Coca-Cola ribbon and the message, “Labels are for cans, not for people” are meant to promote equality and tolerance.

The campaign is accompanied by a video which underlines the idea behind it. Prejudices can be formed in mere seconds, so Coca-Cola brought together six men to talk about their lives in a dark room. As the group of men talked, they shared opinions about what the others looked like, only to have those preconceptions shattered when the lights came on.

The new cans coincide with the brand’s global campaign themed “Let’s take an extra second,” which encourages people around the world to take time to get to know people and banish their stereotypes and preconceptions.

Now, although this label-free campaign is creative and whilst we acknowledge the fact that Coca-Cola is sending out a strong message, we think it should be a more permanent feature and it should be done worldwide.

What do you think? Let us know in the comments section.


Concert Review: Karen Mok Showed Us Why She’s The Ultimate Superstar

We finally got to witness the final large scale tour of the legendary Hong Kong singer Karen Mok (莫文蔚) that took place on 30th of November 2019. Named “The Ultimate Karen Mok Show”, the concert was packed to the brim with fans at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil.

Organised by StarPlanet, fans that arrived early for the show were greeted with a pre-recorded video by Mok herself. In it, she lay out the ground rules for the concert – things like smoking and drinking alcohol were a big no no in the arena. However, she did invite audience to dance along if they feel like it during the show.

At the beginning of the concert, fans was treated with a performance by a 19-year-old girl from our own shore. Although, she may be Malay (meaning that Cantonese isn’t her first language) she still managed to sing her Cantonese song beautifully as if she’s a native herself.

Then in a roar of cheers, the main act of the show appeared on stage after a short introduction video. The Hong Kong star was fearless in her opening act of “Let There Be Light” (“如初之光”).

After a few track, the star then went for a quick change of clothes as the crowd was entertained by the dancer’s dance-off routine. She then reappeared on stage in a sparkling white dress, singing her single “Twelves Floor” (“十二楼”).

Each song transitioned beautifully on to the next, as the 49-year-old took to the piano on stage for her next song “Overcast” (“阴天”). The crowd was floored by her act as she slowly made her way on top of the piano. What’s followed was another round of cheers as she continued on with her next song “Lonely Lover” (“寂寞的恋人啊”).

Taking some time off her songs, she asked the crowd whether they were enjoying themselves. This resulted in them responding with glee as she asked them to join her for the next song, “Growing Fond Of You” (“慢慢喜欢你”), which the fans gladly obliged.

There weren’t just Mandarin songs that was present in her concert, as she showcased her multi-lingual talent with her own rendition of “Close To You”. She then proceeded by waving at her fans that earned her cheers that can be heard from the heavens. The crowd then followed along as they sang her song, “Love” (“爱情”), with her.

The screams only got louder as the night went on. She brought up the fact that she’s only making her debut here in Malaysia despite her 26 years in the music business. Thus, giving her more reasons to churn out more songs for the night as she invited the crowd to join in on “Outside World” (“外面的世界”).

The singer-actress also showed her Hong Kong roots by performing her Cantonese track “The Way You Make Me Feel”. However, the performances of “Fates of Half a Lifetime” (“半生缘”) and “He Doesn’t Love Me” (“他不爱我”) swept us off our feet, as she was able to truly show her talents that make her the legendary singer that she is.

In need of a break following some powerful acts, audiences were introduced to some martial art inspired dance performance. Mok later returned to the stage with another instrument. This time it was a traditional one – Guzhang. We got to see her more patriotic side with “Lifetime Love” (“一生所爱”) and “Love And Loyal” (“情与义”).

After a few more stellar hits from the Hong Kong icon, the crowd was greeted with a video akin to a credit sequence. In it, the members on display were all in their football jersey as they introduced themselves as team Ultimate. They then walked onto the stage in the same jersey, live, as Mok gave another round of introduction for her crew.

She also took the time to thank others that weren’t on stage, such as the show’s director Alice. At the same time, she thanked the crowd for coming all the way to her show. She gave a special shout out to Datuk Jimmy Choo, the renowned shoe designer, that was also present at the show.

Other special guests that appeared for the night were two mascots – a tiger and a deer. The two were the singer’s way of announcing that she just joined MYCAT, a local conservation group, as their ambassador. Being an ambassador, she showed her charitable side by asking people to help preserve the environment and to protect the rare animals within them.

Being the crowd pleaser that she is, she decided to do a few more songs, starting with “10 Minutes Before Night” (“午夜前的十分钟”). To round it all off for the night, she ended the concert with “Suddenly” (“忽然之间”) before bidding farewell to all that came and see her.

“After so many years, I’ve always looked forward to do a show in Malaysia and previous organisers have also tried to organise one (concert in Malaysia). But because of various reasons it was unsuccessful. (The stars align for) this tour that I was able to come here,” she said in an interview after the concert.

She continued, “Today, the audiences’ reception was really great. We came and had this wonderful opportunity to do such an amazing show, it’s definitely worth it.”

After 40 songs, 9 (or so) costume changes, and multiple cheers, it was truly a privilege to witness the phenomenal show by the amazing Karen Mok. Till next time ;)

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Netizens React To Being “Verified” On Their MySejahtera App

Have you ever wanted to feel famous and have a “Verified” status on your social media platform? Unless you have a huge following, that’s most likely not going to happen. The next best thing for you would be being “Verified” on MySejahtera.

By updating your MySejahtera app to the latest 1.18 version, you will see a little blue badge right below your name and next to your IC number. If you don’t see it then, now may be a good time to update your MySejahtera app.

So what does it mean to be “Verified” on MySejahtera? When you go to the App store to download the new version, the only thing mentioned are the “Self-Reporting Module” and “Minor bug Fixes”. Nothing was said about being “Verified”.

At first, the “Verified” status on the MySejahtera app does not seem to have a function other than it just being there. When you update your app and log back in, you will see a red badge with the words “Verify Now” before instantly switching back to showing the name and IC number of the user.

The new status has left netizens confused and took to Twitter to ask questions in hopes that somebody out there could provide an answer. Some netizens even joked about not being able to be verified on other social media platforms, so MySejahtera would be the next best thing.

Earlier today (22nd March), The Ministry Of Health has finally put an end to everyone’s confusion by posting on their official Facebook page to provide more information regarding the new update. Basically, users who have not verified their account will not be able to fully access their MySejahtera and that includes displaying their vaccine certificates.

Sources: Lowyat, The Star, Soya Cincau, MOH Facebook


More Buzz On Andy Moor

Grammy-award nominated Andy Moor is a groundbreaking EDM DJ and producer. Throughout his illustrious career, Andy has established a distinct, edgy and creative sound that is completely his own. This sound, combined with his technical perfection, led him to be highly ranked in the DJ Mag Top 100 for the past six years.

In 2009 he was nominated for the DJ Awards, in 2006 he won “Best Dance Record” at the International Dance Music Awards, and in 2004 he won “Best Trance Producer” and “Best Trance Track“.

Some of his notable past remixes and collaborations have included the likes of:

Just to name a few. And although he now juggles between being owner of the highly respected AVA Recordings record label, host of the “Moor Music” podcast, and producer and remixer to the stars, Andy’s start was from humble beginnings.

Exploring the potential of his talent early in life, Andy Moor could already play his first piano piece flawlessly at the tender age of five. By the time he hit 11 years old, he had accomplished six more musical instruments. Two years later, he spun his first record and by 21, he was playing to thousands.

Now, more than 10 years later, Moor is considered one of the most influential figures in today’s electronic music industry:

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Despite his rise to prominence in the scene, Andy has remained incredibly grounded, communicating frequently and affably with his fan base through various social networking channels. In the studio, he has been at the forefront of the rapidly evolving music scene, constantly pioneering new sounds and techniques rather than relying on a tried and tested production formula.

When he’s not in the studio or on tour, Andy stays busy running his own record label AVA Recordings, which has remained one of Armada Music’s strongest outlets, consistently releasing the finest in progressive and trance from a talented roster of new and veteran producers including:

Many new and future AVA releases can be heard on his podcast, “Moor Music”, which has recently undergone a facelift increasing its frequency from monthly to fortnightly. Available through iTunes the tracks are handpicked and mixed to perfection by Andy himself and are a true reflection of what you can expect to hear him play live at any of his shows or concerts across the globe.

And while we’re at it, we just got word that he’s also releasing something pretty epic sooner than you can say “6th July 2012”. What is it? Find out tomorrow!

For more information on Andy Moor, visit his official website. You might want to also must also check out his official YouTube channel right..here.

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#IKEA: Swedish Furniture Store Recalls PATRULL Children’s Safety Gate For Safety Measures

IKEA will be recalling the PATRULL safety gate and extension, PATRULL KLÄMMA safety gate and extension, and PATRULL FAST safety gate for safety precautions. The Swedish furniture chain store has urged parents to stop using it immediately and to bring it back to the stores for a full refund.

This is because IKEA has received customer complaints where the PATRULL series safety gates have opened unexpectedly, causing children to fall down the stairs. Although some of the incidents required medical attention, no injuries have been reported in Malaysia.

According to a 3rd party investigation, despite the product’s approved tests to applicable standards, the gate’s locking mechanism is not reliable and it poses a risk for small children.

“At IKEA, we have a zero tolerance regarding child safety and we cannot accept that there is a risk of injury while playing. Thus, as an immediate and precautionary action we recall all PATRULL safety gates,” said Maria Thörn, Acting Business Area Manager at Children’s IKEA.

She also added that IKEA wants to offer safe and healthy products and that children are the most important people in the world.

PATRULL safety gate, PATRULL KLÄMMA, and PATRULL FAST have been sold at IKEA Malaysia and can be returned to any IKEA store for a full refund.

Proof of purchase (receipt) is not required. For more information, please contact IKEA Customer Contact Centre at 03-7952 7575. For more information, please visit IKEA’s official website.


A Pow Wow Weekend at The Roof!

The Roof is proud to officially launch Asia’s first and only green helipad bar, Stratosphere. Adding to the excitement and good news, The Roof welcomes the Chinese New Year celebration with a POW! WOW! Carnival weekend!

As part of the official launch of Stratosphere and the carnival weekend, there will be a ‘World’s Best at the Top of the World’ lion dance performance by world lion dance champion, Hong Teik Lion Dance Troupe at Stratosphere.

The POW! WOW! Carnival weekend itinerary is as follows:

4.30pm: Drums Show & Lion Dance @ Score / Malt & Leaf / Signature

5.00pm: God of Prosperity “Ang Pow” Giveaway <all outlets>

6.30pm: Lion Dance @ Stratosphere (Launch)

7.30pm: Casino Royale & Lou Sang with CNY cocktails @ Signature & God of Prosperity “Ang Pow” giveaway

9.00pm: Cheongsam Dancers & Wheel of Fortune @ Score

5.00pm: God of Prosperity “Ang Pow” giveaway <all outlets>

8.30pm: Cheongsam dancers & Wheel of fortune @ Score

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#Deadpool: Ryan Reynolds Thinks Deadpool Should Get A Boyfriend

Just in case you didn’t know, Deadpool is Marvel’s first pansexual superhero. That means, he’s attracted to any sex and gender identity.

In an interview with Variety, actor Ryan Reynolds talked about Deadpool’s unique sexual position, saying, “What love is to Deadpool may not be what love is to Batman or someone else. I think that could be played up more. He’s an outsider in every way, shape, and form.”

But that’s not to say that a potential male love interest would appear in “Deadpool 2”. Reynolds added that it’ll happen according to the story’s progression.

He added, “The only thing that you have to consider going forward is, ‘Are we being faithful to the canon that we nurtured and created?’ One of those things is that Deadpool is in love with Vanessa. Deadpool isn’t in love with Vanessa just because she’s a woman. He’s in love with Vanessa because he loves her.”

The film’s screenwriter, Rhett Reese, also said that he hoped that Deadpool’s pansexuality can “evolve into something a little more”. He told Variety, “Most comic book heroes have been heterosexual or homosexual. We find that interesting and groundbreaking.”

This is not the first time Reynolds voiced his support regarding his character’s sexuality. Back in February 2016, he said, “I love that about Deadpool. I love that he can break any boundary. In the future, I hope we get to do that more.”

Deadpool is not the only superhero who has a unique sexual preference. DC Comics previously confirmed that Wonder Woman is a bisexual woman.

Do you think the world is ready to see the Merc With a Mouth dating a guy? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!


AirAsia Free Seats Promo Offers Fares From As Low As RM15!

As previously mentioned, AirAsia is giving away free seats once again as part of its Free Seats campaign. In case you haven’t purchase yet, flight tickets for next year are as low as RM15!

Although AirAsia BIG members were given first access to the low-cost carrier’s online booking yesterday (Sunday, 10th September), the highly-anticipated promotional seats were officially open to the public since midnight today (Monday, 11th September).

To recap, here are the deets for AirAsia’s 2018 Free Seats promo:

A quick look at the list of domestic destinations taking off from Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) shows the ticket promotion starting from RM15. Those that fall under the cheapest category include Alor Setar, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, Penang, Kuala Terengganu, and more. Here’s a tip: avoid dates around public holidays for the cheapest ticket options.

Besides travels to West Malaysia, international flights to Southeast Asian countries are also cheap. At RM40, you can fly to popular destinations like Jakarta, Lombok, Phnom Penh, Ho Chi Minh City, and more. So what are you waiting for? Hurry up and book those flights, you can thank us later ;)

For more information, visit AirAsia’s website or Facebook page.


Contest: 10 Tickets To Kenny G’s Concert In Malaysia Up For Grabs

Kenny G’s concert has been rescheduled to 18th October 2020. The show remains at 8.30pm at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting.

Wanna be serenade by Kenny G this Valentine’s Day?

The Grammy-winning saxophonist legend is set to return to Malaysia where he is scheduled for a one-night live performance at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting this February.

Thanks to our friends from Star Planet, we have 5 pairs of PS2 tickets to award our faithful readers. Although Kenny G is known for his lovey-dovey music, you don’t need to be in a romantic relationship to appreciate his timeless masterpiece.

Here is the terms & conditions on how you can win a ticket for you and your plus 1:

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Take a look at concert seating plan here.

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5 Old-School Video Games That’ll Teleport You Back To Your Childhood

We have seen plenty – and we mean plenty – of remasters and remakes in recent years, especially in the world of video games. Though there is merit in giving new life to something we cherished during our childhood, we have to admit that they are mostly capitalising on people’s nostalgia. Think of it: They wouldn’t remake a game they knew no one would buy.

If you agree with us, then we would like to assure you that we are doing the exact same thing (sorry, not sorry). But, revisiting a part of our childhood is something that a remake can’t compare with; sure, you may notice it has aged poorly, but in that process, it has gained a new charm that adult you may appreciate. With that out of the way, here are five nostalgic games we believe will send you straight back to your childhood.

Before we made digital versions of ourselves that we could live vicariously through, we first had to contend with the hurdle of building a sustainable city. SimCity is, as the name suggests, a city builder, and the one we are most familiar with. It often takes itself seriously as you have to balance everyone’s needs and wants, but the humour and wacky scenarios that the Sim franchise is known for are not lost. Even though the simpler Sims game has taken the spotlight from its predecessor, this game has received different versions, proving that the love for the original game concept still exists.

When we talk about platforming games, the first thing that comes to mind is Mario, a thought that is justified as it is considered to be the big daddy of the genre, but we’d like to go against the grain and say Donkey Kong Country is far superior. This 2D platformer boasted 3D graphics that were stunning at the time of release but still hold up even today. It also had tight controls that rewarded precision but weren’t too punishing for slight errors, making it enjoyable for people of all skill levels.

And the music – holy sh*t, it’s incredible. The people who made the music were absolute geniuses who could make amazing tunes with monkey and gorilla grunts alone. And if that song had a bass line, it would reach a whole different level. If the music can send you back to your childhood, what more can the actual gameplay do? Keep in mind that this trend of intense platforming and solid soundtracks is consistent for first 3 games – from the 90s.

Remember back in the day when a big franchise released a movie and it always came with a video game tie-in? Most of them fall flat on their faces, but the 2000s Spider-Man game was simply built differently. Before the incredible recreation by Insomniac Games, it had to live up to the hype and immersive gameplay that this version had to offer; the 2000 version of the game served as the foundation for all Spider-Man games to come.

It had an impressive story and tons of iconic characters and cameos. It was one of the first superhero games that nailed how a superhero game should play, and even though it has been two decades, other video game developers proved that they couldn’t catch lightning in a bottle the same way this game did.

Many of us remember how we got into the genre of competitive shooters in the first place, and how many of us are still in it today. Counter-Strike was the game that many of us cut classes for just to get one more game in. The somewhat simplistic idea of point and shoot, mixed with the intense action, is what got us hooked – a game that was easy to learn but hard to master.

And as we approach the much-awaited sequel to this old gem, many of us are going back to the place where it all started (see: the map known as Dust 2). Even though this game is almost 25 years old, people still have fond memories of it, and it has a dedicated fan base.

Don’t let the cutesy appearance fool you; this game means business. Before Neopets and the like, there was this beast. For those who are unfamiliar with the game, you take care of an aquarium full of fish and make sure they eat well to remain healthy. They drop coins so you can purchase upgrades and more fish in order to progress through the level, and that’s mainly the gameplay. Also, you have to kill aliens that teleport into your tank to eat your fish. The game’s simple and addictive gameplay was the reason it made it on this list.

Sources: Flickr [1], [2], IMDb, Steam [1], [2]


Adele Gives Birth To Baby Boy!

Multi-Grammy Award winner Adele, is officially a mother! Adele and her boyfriend Simon Konecki welcomed a baby boy on Friday with sheer happiness. The new addition to their family joins Konecki’s young daughter from his first marriage.

“I’m delighted to announce that Simon and I are expecting our first child together”, Adele revealed on her official website. “I wanted you to hear the news direct from me, obviously we’re over the moon and very excited but please respect our privacy at this precious time. Yours always, Adele xx”.

The couple was first spotted out together back in January 2012 and has been bombarded with massive engagement rumours. Knowing Adele, she likes to set the records straight by tweeting:

Well whatever it is, congratulations on the new addition! We wish you nothing but the best.


“Star Trek Into Darkness”, In Cinemas 16th May

“Star Trek Into Darkness” is a 2013 American science fiction action film produced by Bad Robot Productions, K/O Paper Products, Skydance Productions, and distributed by Paramount Pictures. It is the twelfth Star Trek film and serves as the sequel to 2009’s Star Trek.

JJ Abrams directed a screenplay written by Roberto Orci, Alex Kurtzman, and Damon Lindelof, based on the series of the same name created by Gene Roddenberry. Lindelof, Orci, Kurtzman and Abrams also serve as producers, along with Bryan Burk.

After the release of Star Trek, Abrams, Burk, Lindelof, Kurtzman and Orci signed up to produce the film. In 2011, the supporting cast was rounded out with Benedict Cumberbatch, Peter Weller and Aice Eve brought in to portray key roles. Filming began in January 2012, shot entirely in California. The film’s visual effects were handled by Industrial Light & Magic. The film converted to 3D in post-production:

When the crew of the Enterprise is called back home, they find an unstoppable force of terror from within their own organization. One that has detonated the fleet and everything it stands for, leaving our world in a state of crisis. And now, with a personal score to settle, Captain Kirk (played by Chris Pine) leads a manhunt to a war-zone world to capture a one man weapon of mass destruction. As our heroes are propelled into an epic chess game of life and death, love will be challenged, friendships will be torn apart, and sacrifices must be made for the only family Kirk has left: his crew.

“Star Trek Into Darkness” is set for a 16th May 2013 (Thursday) release in cinemas nationwide.

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Hangout With Idols Via A-Pop Star Week!

Starting 8th March 2013 (Friday), Google will be kicking off “A-Pop Star Week”, a whole week of Google+ Hangouts with the biggest stars in Korean pop (K-Pop), Japanese pop (J-Pop), and Chinese pop (C-Pop).

Fans everywhere will have the opportunity to interact directly with their favorite stars using the Google+ platform, as well as on the newly-launched YouTube A-Pop Channel, a hub for music videos and live-streaming concerts from Asian artists.

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As for the artistes who will be hanging out with fans on Google +? They are:

Fans can also ask questions of the stars by going on Google+ and submitting questions via hashtags (which will be revealed closer to the date). The stars will be hand-picking five lucky participants for each Hangout, so be sure to submit a creative question! Follow these Google+ Pages (J-Pop, C-Pop, K-Pop) for more information on these Hangouts!


#Sabah: Old Dog Left To Die In Dirty Dumpster; Netizens Are Furious & Heartbroken

A few days ago, SPCA Kota Kinabalu uploaded a heartbreaking video of an old dog who was left for dead at a dumpster in Penampang. The critically ill dog was found covered in garbage and can be heard crying in pain. It appears that its previous owner had decided to be rid of the poor dog by dumping it at the garbage area.

In the gut-wrenching post, the unfortunate dog’s story is being written via a first-person’s point of view from the dog’s perspective of how he was discovered with a “hole in my buttocks” and with worms already “eating me inside out”.

“They found me inside the dumpster you toss me in around 8 in the night. I was crying for u begging for u to come take me back. What have I done wrong. I feel pain all over my body. My joints ached, the hole in my buttocks hurt, I cannot see my behind. I try to get up but I can’t. I cry and cry until a man who was dumping his garbage heard me. He got the shock of his life finding me in the pile of rubbish. It was wet and smelly here. The worms are eating me inside out. Again I keep thinking, what have I done wrong.”

As fate would have it, the vet doctor said that the poor dog’s condition was already too severe as he was covered in “lice, fleas and ticks” as well as “blood parasite”.

The writer added: “After lengthy tests, they finally decide to let me go. I understand. I am not angry. I am just sad you are not with me. They gave me a nice meal, my last supper. It reminds me of you when I was young. You used to love me and handfed me when I was a baby. People cry around me. They held my hand as I closed my eyes. And then I finally let go and my heart beat the last.”

Meanwhile, many netizens have come forth to express sadness and anger towards this act of animal cruelty which is punishable by law. Facebook user Tina Ledoux commented, “For Gods sake if you can’t handle or afford an elderly, sick dog there are other options! The poor dog would of been better off if they put it out of its misery themselves. Apparently they were too cowardly to do anything humane!”


#PlutoFlyby: #NASA’s New Horizons Makes Historic Flyby; Clear Pic Of Pluto Released

By the time you read this, New Horizons will have passed the last unseen planet in the solar system. The journey has taken more than 9 years. New Horizons launched from Cape Canaveral atop an Atlas V rocket in 2006, after a speedy 4-year construction. Prior to that, the so-called Pluto Underground spent more than 15 years trying to get NASA to greenlight the project.

Pluto was discovered in 1930 by Clyde Tombaugh, and was originally considered the 9th planet from the Sun.

The name Pluto, after the god of the underworld, was proposed by Venetia Burney (1918–2009), a then 11-year-old schoolgirl in Oxford, England, who was interested in classical mythology. She suggested it in a conversation with her grandfather Falconer Madan, a former librarian at the University of Oxford’s Bodleian Library, who passed the name to astronomy professor Herbert Hall Turner, who cabled it to colleagues in the US.

The object was officially named on 24th March 1930 and was announced on 1st May 1930. Upon the announcement, Madan gave Venetia £5 (equivalent to £282, or $430 USD in 2015) as a reward.

After 1992, its status as a planet fell into question following the discovery of the Kuiper belt, a ring of objects beyond Neptune that includes Pluto among other large bodies. In 2005, Eris, which is 27% more massive than Pluto, was discovered, which led the International Astronomical Union (IAU) to define the term “planet” formally for the first time the following year. In 2006, the IAU reclassified Pluto and its largest neighbours as dwarf planets, leaving Neptune, and not Pluto, the farthest known planet in the Solar System.

Some astronomers believe Pluto should still be considered a planet, though, and now perhaps it will!

At 7:49:58am Eastern on 14th July (Tuesday), the little spacecraft passed Pluto at 7,750 miles, a distance just shy of Earth’s diameter, and the closest it will ever get to the dwarf planet. A few hours later, New Horizons turned back toward the inner solar system and sent a simple message home:

Legend has it that on 14th September 1928, a 26-year-old Walt Disney looked up in the sky and observed a glow unlike he had ever seen before. Disney squinted, and through that squint he saw a planet. Squinting further, he saw on the surface of that planet a silhouette of a dog.

Disney quickly sketched what he saw but kept it secret for several years, until that space rock was observed by the rest of the population.

In January 1930, the planet of Pluto was officially discovered by scientists, and just a few months later in September, a then-nameless cartoon bloodhound would track Mickey Mouse in the The Chain Gang. That dog, of course, was Pluto.

Now, some 31,714 days after Walt Disney first laid eyes on the now-dwarf planet (and 31,192 days after the rest of humanity found out), we finally see what he saw. Pluto’s origins. When NASA released its Instagram-exclusive photo of Pluto, it could’ve rotated it to any angle it wanted (of approximately 360 to choose from). It chose to honour the real founder of Pluto by presenting it as he clearly saw it.

The best thing about the Pluto image from NASA today is the silhouette of Pluto the dog right on it. pic.twitter.com/hVqD5QTwGz

— Scott Johnson (@scottjohnson) July 14, 2015

But all jokes aside, on Tuesday, the very same day that NASA’s New Horizons Pluto flyby happened, members of NASA’s New Horizons Science Team took to Reddit to answer questions about the mission in an “Ask Me Anything” (AMA) thread.

Here are some things we learned from the AMA:

1. There might be snow on Pluto! But leave the skis at home

Team leader Alan Stern suggested that the dwarf-planet showed signs of snow. But Kelsi Singer, a post-doc on the New Horizons Science Team, gave Redditors the real scoop: “If there was snow, it would be quite frictiony, like skiing on sand, because it is sooooo cold there,” Singer wrote. “It would not be like the snow on Earth, which is actually quite balmy compared to Pluto.”

Members of the @NASANewHorizons science team are ready to take your questions in a @Reddit_AMA now. pic.twitter.com/3S71BRHW2C

— NASA Social (@NASASocial) July 14, 2015

Singer’s post had some Redditors reimagining their ski vacations.

2. Pluto has a more youthful complexion than its moon Charon

Images sent back to earth of Pluto’s Texas-sized moon, Charon, revealed a “system of chasms” that NASA claimed is “larger than the grand canyon”. Pluto’s geological features, meanwhile, appear to be much newer.

Stuart Robbins, a research scientist with the NASA team, replied that the two most likely reasons had to do with Pluto’s size and atmosphere. “Pluto is larger than Charon,” Robbins wrote, “so it can retain more heat and have active geology longer.”

The other? “Pluto has a tenuous atmosphere, and during the 248-year orbit around the sun, the atmosphere sublimates from one area in sun and is deposited in another in darkness, and then this reverses half-way through the orbit,” Robbins explained. “This process is very slow, relatively speaking, but so is cratering.”

3. Getting the spacecraft’s data back to Earth is no easy task

It takes about 4.5 hours for light to travel from Pluto back to the Earth, and according to Robbins, that means a lag in getting data back from the space probe. “It takes over an hour for an image to be played back because of the very slow speeds over such a long distance,” Robbins wrote.

Anxiously waiting for a "phone home" signal to mark a successful #PlutoFlyby. The signal passed the "half-way" point! pic.twitter.com/rL3r6Hu81C

— NASA New Horizons (@NASANewHorizons) July 14, 2015

But that’s nothing compared to total download time for all the data collected during the close encounter. So far, New Horizons has only sent back the tiniest fraction of the data it will collect, but Robbins said that it should all be downloaded in about 16 months.

The mission marks the end of NASA’s bid to explore every planet in the solar system, starting with Venus in 1962. Tuesday’s flyby coincides with the 50th anniversary of the first ever fly-by of Mars by the Mariner 4 probe.

Stay in touch with the New Horizons mission with #PlutoFlyby and on Facebook here.

Sources: New Horizons Twitter, NASA’s Instagram, The Guardian, Wired, TIME, The Verge.

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#AList: Astro Presents A Delectable Japanese “Bento Of Films” Through November

A-List (CH 456) continues to celebrate the crème de la crème of global cinema with a carefully curated selection of Japanese films this November.

Titled “A Bento of Films”, A-List will feature a total of 6 Japanese films themed around the scrumptious Japanese culinary world, 4 of which are premiering in Southeast Asia for the first time.

Headlining “A Bento of Films” is the palatable movie, “Midnight Diner” based on the hit manga (Japanese comic) series revolving around the odd-ball patrons at a small snack bar in downtown Tokyo. Directed by Joji Matsuoka, this heart-warming movie was the official selection at the 51st Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival.

“Midnight Diner” offers tasteful human drama with a dash of splendid scenes of meals being made, served and consumed. Award-winning actor, Kaoru Kobayashi leads the cast as The Master together with Toshiki Ayata and Mansaku Fuwa amongst the quirky band of customers who bring their life stories to the counter.

In addition to that, “A Bento of Films” also presents “An: Sweet Red Bean Paste” (selected to open the Un Certain Regard section at 2015 Cannes Film Festival) and “Still The Water” (nominated for the Palm d’Or at 2014 Cannes Film Festival), both of which are directed by Naomi Kawase.

Also screened on A-List (CH 456) during the month are “Little Forest Summer & Autumn”, “Little Forest – Winter & Spring”, and “Leaving on the 15th Spring” which saw actress Ayaka Miyoshi win Best Supporting Actress at the 2013 Yokohama Film Festival.

Every month, A-List (CH 456) will premiere award-winning titles from international film festivals such as the Cannes Film Festival, Berlinale Film Festival, Venice International Film Festival, The Academy Awards, Busan International Film Festival and Toronto Film Festival, all in stunning HD and in its original language with subtitle options.

Astro customers can subscribe to A-List channel via a monthly subscription of RM15.90 for 8 films per month and experience the true meaning of world class films. A-List is also available on Astro on the Go (AOTG).

For more information regarding A-List, visit their website.


#GimmeGimmeABBA: Premier Tribute Band Comes To Malaysia

More than 40 years later, we’re still thanking ABBA for the music. The Swedish pop group from Stockholm was formed by members Agnetha, Björn, Benny, and Anni-Frid with chart-topping hits from 1974 to 1982.

This month, UK’s premier ABBA tribute band, Gimme Gimme ABBA, featuring the Gimme Gimme Girls, Kate Galston and Lucy Williams, will be taking audience down memory lane as the dancing queens will be performing timeless hits from across the legendary Swedish group’s discography at 2 separate locations in Malaysia.

Set to captivate you with an authentic tribute to the iconic band with dazzling costumes, unique choreography, and fantastic vocals, the Gimme Gimme Girls together with the all-star Gimme Gimme band will be recreating the glitz and glam of those golden years with classic songs such as “Mamma Mia”, “Take a Chance On Me”, “Voulez-Vous”, “Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!”, “Dancing Queen”, and many more.

After performing in Kuala Lumpur, the Gimme Gimme ABBA crew will be be heading to Kedah for a Royal Charity Gala Concert. The charitable performance is aiming to raise RM250,000 through ticket sales to support Yayasan Sultanah Bahiyah (YSB) to carry out its various community works (including the support of single mothers and orphanage homes).

Brought to you by Homme Productions, the details for “Gimme Gimme ABBA Live In Malaysia” are as follows:

Gimme Gimme ABBA Live in Kedah (Royal Charity Gala Outdoor Concert):

General tickets are available at TicketCharge. You can also check out Homme Productions’ web page for more information.

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5 Reasons To Visit DoubleTree Resort By Hilton Penang

Searching for a chill-friendly spot in Penang to spend your getaway? Perhaps you’d like to consider the newly-opened DoubleTree Resort By Hilton Penang.

DoubleTree has always been known to add a personal touch into each visitor’s travel experience – this latest outlet is no different. The members of the media were recently invited to attend the media preview event at DoubleTree Resort By Hilton Penang.

Since welcoming its first guest on 1st January 2018, DoubleTree Resort By Hilton Penang has had an encouraging occupancy rate. “We offer 316 rooms, conference and event facilities, a ballroom which could accommodate up to 550 guests as well as three function spaces covering an area of more than 5,000 square feet (sq ft). We are confident that our local community and guests will be captivated by our renowned Care – ‘Creating A Rewarding Experience’ standard of hospitality,” said General Manager Linda Giebing.

Penang Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng was also present at the event. “This is truly an exciting day for Penang. Of all the beautiful states in Malaysia, we are proud to be home to the country’s very first DoubleTree Resort,” he said.

Following in the footsteps of Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, and Melaka, DoubleTree Resort By Hilton Penang marks the brand’s 4th hotel in Malaysia, and the 50th outlet to open in Asia Pacific. After experiencing what the new property has to offer, we’ve come up with 5 reasons to visit DoubleTree Resort By Hilton when you’re in Penang.

1. This chocolate chip cookie tastes damn good!

Have you ever received a hotel cookie? This hotel chain is well known for offering free chocolate chip cookies to guests as a symbol of warmth. Everyday, warm chocolate chip walnut cookies are pulled out of DoubleTree’s warming drawers at various locations. Are they any good? Cookies that are both warm and free are rarely bad. Whenever you’re craving for some chocolate chip goodness, just walk to the front desk and request for a cookie.

2. Let your inner kid out at TeddyVille Museum

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A unique factor about this Hilton property that you can’t find anywhere else is the fact that it houses Malaysia’s first and largest teddy bear-themed museum, TeddyVille Museum. At this attraction, you can find teddy bears from various nations and eras – some even as early as the 1900s.

Inside the 9000 sq ft exhibit are different sizes (from miniature teddies to human sized ones) that mirror the rich culture and scenery of Penang. There are even five feet tall teddy bears that represent famous Malaysian icons. They include Datuk Nicol David and Datuk Lee Chong Wei. TeddyVille Museum is also prove that you’re never too old to have a fun-filled experience with some teddies.

The 316 family-focused rooms can be divided into 4 categories: Guestroom, Deluxe, Family, and Suite (featuring partial or full sea views, balcony, sofa bed in twin room and motion sensors). Guests also have the option to connect up to 2 rooms with the privacy of shared hallways. We like that each room and hallway has a Peranakan frame attached – that provided a nice touch. Do note that only bath tubs are available in the suites. However, you will find a walk-in rain shower with glass feature wall in the toilet.

4. Take a dip in the pool or work out at their 24-hour Fitness Centre

If you’re visiting with kids, pool time is usually a must. At DoubleTree Resort By Hilton Penang you’ll find a 350 sqm landscaped outdoor pool with an artificial beach that is designed in a shape of a woman. Not far from it is an even more exciting Kids Pool and Kids Wet Play Area.

For those who are looking to break a sweat, you can find a 24-hour Fitness by Precor located on level 1 (just beside The Spa). There are treadmills, dumbbells, and other arm equipments available here to suit your choice of workout.

Craving for something Asian? Makan Kitchen has it all, you name it – Malay, Chinese, Indian, and even Peranakan delights. That’s not all, the eatery also offers international favourites crafted by the chefs. Dining options include breakfast, lunch, high tea, and dinner. Of course, you can always opt to explore Penang for authentic cuisines.

The resort provides 2 shuttle services every day. The first is to George Town at 11am while the other destination is Batu Ferringhi at 6pm. Patrons are advised to make early reservations as it’s only 10 pax per trip based on a first come first served basis.

DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang is situated at 56, Jalan Low Yat, Batu Ferringhi, Penang 11100, Malaysia. For more information, visit their website or call +60-4-892 8000.

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Bollywood Queen Kareena Kapoor Returns To Malaysia For A Private Event

Bollywood superstar Kareena Kapoor Khan is reportedly in Malaysia right now to grace a private ceremony.

According to DNA India, the 38-year-old actress was spotted at the Mumbai Airport this morning, getting ready to board a flight to Malaysia.

Kareena heads to Malaysia for an event pic.twitter.com/Zn2WCuwckH

— Kareena Kapoor Khan FC (@KareenaK_FC) March 16, 2019

It is revealed that the actress is attending the annual International Excellence Award (IEA) 2019 as the celebrity chief guest.

The IEA is an honour awarded by Brand Icon to recognise outstanding achievements by individual and corporate sectors that are building and leading successful and dynamic businesses.

Kareena will be the key attraction at the international excellence awards in Malaysia pic.twitter.com/pZJV7GtAQf

— Kareena Kapoor Khan FC (@KareenaK_FC) February 22, 2019

The 1st edition of the award ceremony was held in Goa in 2017, while the 2nd edition was held in Thailand.

The Malaysian edition of IEA was held from 14th to 17th March 2019, but Kareena will only attend The Marquee Event on the 17th March, where she will be presenting awards to all business tycoons.

This marks Kareena Kapoor’s 4th visit to Malaysia. She was in Kuala Lumpur in 2017 for the grand opening of Juiceco, the largest juice store in the country.


#SprintHighway: Man Burns To Death As BMW Catches Fire At Toll Plaza

A man was burnt to death when the BMW that he was sleeping in caught fire early this morning (Tuesday, 29th March).

The man, who was believed to be intoxicated, parked his car at the Touch ‘n Go lane, Plaza Tol B on the Sprint Highway in Damansara at about 4am. He then got out of the BMW and moved over to the front passenger seat before falling asleep with the car engine running.

A toll booth employee who witnessed the incident tried to wake the man up by tapping the window but failed to stir the driver. The Star Online quoted Petaling Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohd Zani Che Din as saying that the car was locked and the windows were shut tight.

An hour later, the car caught fire and the man burnt to death. A total of 2 toll booths were also completely razed by the fire. Selangor Fire and Rescue Department assistant director (operations) Mohd Sani Harul confirmed that 6 firemen were deployed to the scene upon receiving word of the incident.

The identity of the deceased is still unknown but according to NST, a check on the car’s registration number revealed that the car belonged to a man, registered under a Taman Canning address in Perak. Authorities are still investigation the identity of the driver.

Meanwhile, BMW has offered their expertise and assistance in the case probe. In a statement released shortly after the news broke, BMW MD and CEO Han Sang Yun said:

“We at BMW Group Malaysia learnt this morning of an incident where a previous generation BMW vehicle caught on fire at the Toll Gates of the Sprint Expressway which resulted in a fatality.

This is a very unfortunate incident and we are really saddened with what has happened. We sympathise with the victim and the family members affected by the incident.

We understand that at the moment, the cause of the fire has not been ascertained and we at BMW Group Malaysia are open to offering our expertise, cooperation and assistance to the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department as well as the related authorities to investigate the incident thoroughly.”

Sources: The Star (1), NST, Paul Tan, The Star (2) / Featured image from Paul Tan.

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Jason Mraz Announces “Tour Is A Four Letter Word” World Tour

While you’re waiting for his new album to be released in about two weeks, here’s another big piece of mind-blowing news!

Hint: What comes with new albums, usually?

No, not hidden bonus tracks. Not posters. Not autographed posters. No T-shirts we don’t need, please.

Yes! A tour! And Malaysia’s not off the tour grid for Jason Mraz‘s “Tour Is A Four Letter Word” World Tour. Oh, Jason. We’ve been waiting since you left in 2009 to come back and sweep us all off our feet. And finally, our prayers have been answered.

This was announced on his official website just hours ago:

Jason and his brand new band will hit the road this June 8, beginning the “Tour Is A Four Letter Word” World Tour in South Korea and making their way through Thailand, Malaysia, Indonesia, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, and on to Hawaii.

Then this August through October, Jason will tour across the United States and Canada with special guest Christina Perri!

Jason will end the year in Europe (with stops in France, Luxembourg, Switzerland, Portugal, Holland, Germany, Belgium, and the UK) this November and December.

And here’s his official video message to all of Jason’s adoring fans around the world, via his YouTube channel:

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We can already hear you screaming with glee from way over here – we are too!

Tickets will go on sale on the 10th May 2012 so on your mark, get set, & go hit up AirAsiaRedTix to purchase your tickets online. Alternatively, you could visit your nearest Rock Corner or Victoria Music outlets to get ’em!

For more information, visit his official website.


#JanganTutupFB: Malaysian Govt To Decide On Facebook Ban

It’s easy to see that Malaysian netizens favour social media networking site Facebook over other available social media platforms i.e. Twitter. After all, there are about 15 million local accounts aka Facebook users (the population in Malaysia as at July 2013 was at 29.6 million).

Unfortunately, not all Malaysian Facebook users have used the service with utmost caution and are careful to not abuse it.

A few days ago, a Facebook user who goes by the name Chandra Lawan Tetap Lawan deliberately insulted Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah by uploading a photograph of a horrific road accident with an edited picture of His Majesty on it in his or her account. Netizens were quick to jump in and condemn the act. However, according to this Chandra Lawan Tetap Lawan account, he/she was framed as the account that posted up the incriminating picture was in fact a fake account but with the same name:

Malay Mail Online reported that the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) is currently cooperating with the police in investigating the case.

Aside from that, there has been several other “gone viral via Facebook” cases which indicated that Malaysian Facebook users are less Facebook-savvy than expected, coupled with the fact that netizens these days believe just about anything that is shared/that they read online. Some of the recent cases, from trivial ones to the more heavy-weighted ones are as follows:

Which begs the question, can Malaysian Facebook users be trusted to behave themselves? The Government is beginning to think not. Because as reported by The Star Online, the Malaysian Government is now studying whether it’s necessary to bar access to Facebook.

According to Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek, there has been 2,000 reports of abuse received.

He also added, “Many business people are also using Facebook, others to forge family ties and have nothing to do with politics…and the complaints received were only around 2,000. Should we completely close it down because of that? We need to relook this.If the people are of the opinion that Facebook should be closed, we are prepared to look into the matter but it is a radical approach.”

If the shutting down of Facebook really happens, Malaysia would join the list of countries that have banned Facebook permanently or temporarily such as China, North Korea, Bangladesh, Egypt, Iran, Vietnam, Mauritius, and more.

How would this affect us, the generation that relies on Facebook to connect with friends, network, source for information, advertise, run businesses, watch videos, listen to music, and essentially, share highlights of our daily lives? Is it Facebook’s fault that 2,000 reports against Facebook postings were received? In what ways can we ensure that Facebook, now an integral part of our lives, will be kept accessible? Perhaps start by being more responsible for what you share on the internet, especially Facebook?

Let us know your thoughts in the comments.

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(UPDATE) #ITSTHESHIP: All Aboard, Full Lineup Announced!

Oh yeah it’s Asia’s Largest Cruise Festival and you know it!

From the people who brought us Future Music Festival Asia, The Livescape Group presents its upcoming party – It’s The Ship 2014. Guaranteed to be a whole lot of fun, It’s The Ship 2014 is Asia’s Largest Festival on a cruise and this year, the Royal Caribbean’s Signature Voyager of the Seas will play host to 20 international headlining acts as well as a host of regional and local artistes.

You may remember this video from their previous announcement back in early August:

So, the moment you’ve all been waiting for is finally here – the full lineup announcement!

International acts (in alphabetical order)

The cabins on board It’s The Ship range in price from USD430 (early bird price) to USD4,000 per person for the epic “Royal Suite” which even houses a grand piano as part of the luxurious interior. Ticket prices are inclusive of main meals, selected non-alcoholic beverages, and free usage of most of the ship’s facilities.

A registration system, housed at www.itstheship.com, is now in place in order to encourage a mixed diaspora on board the cruise. Registration and cabin sale closes on 1st November.

Cabin availability (as of today) are as follows:

The set times (and what looks like other surprise activities) for Asia’s largest festival at sea have been released. If you’re going for it, you might want to note these down ;)

Let’s not forget to check out what else you can expect from It’s The Ship right here.

So, wanna go on board the ship? Then you best hurry!

For more information, hit up their official website or follow them on Facebook and Twitter.


Will The BB10 Rescue RIM?

Start the countdown, peeps! Because smartphone giant, Research in Motion (RIM) is about to make a BlackBerry comeback!

The Canada-based company will officially unveil their new “BlackBerry 10” OS and handsets in the United States on 31st January 2013 (Wednesday). The company website home page depicts a sleek black device against a black background, alongside the words, “The Blackberry Experience. Re-designed. Re-engineered. Re-invented.”:

Tech enthusiasts and experts say that it’s RIM’s final attempt at saving themselves, to remain a major player in the highly saturated industry.

According to RIM spokesman Nick Manning, the new OS is an entirely new operating system and the first entirely new mobile operating system in about five years. More than 150 carriers worldwide have been testing the new platform, and RIM has given more than 8,000 prototypes to application developers.

As for the BlackBerry 10 (BB10) devices, they will come in the forms of an all-touchscreen version as well as in a model that keeps a physical keyboard. We hear that they’re supposedly named the Z10 (all-touchscreen version) and Q10 (with physical keyboard):

Note: Official specs will be released after the official launch.

Rumour has it that another key asset of the BB10 is the “BlackBerry balance”, a system that allows users to separate professional communications and applications from music, photographs and other personal items. Interesting, especially since RIM’s smartphones have always been positioned as “an executive’s phone” or “for working people” only.

Let’s see if the BB10 will generate big enough sales for RIM to finally recover (sizable share market drop, major revenue loss, significant downsizing). Personally, we’re looking forward to it because hey, no harm trying right, RIM?

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#EUFF2014: Take A Cinematic Journey To Europe & Beyond

The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) returns to Malaysia with the very best of European cinema and cultural diversity!

Now in its 15th edition in Malaysia, the EUFF will showcase 21 award-winning movies and documentaries from 17 European countries at selected Golden Screen Cinemas in Kuala Lumpur (Mid Valley, 1Utama, and Pavilion KL from 30th Oct – 9th Nov), Georgetown (Gurney Plaza from 13th – 19th Nov), Kuching (CityONE Megamall from 27th Nov – 3rd Dec) and Kota Kinabalu (Suria Sabah Mall from 11th – 17th Dec).

The eclectic line-up at this year’s EUFF features everything from comedy, romance and drama to animation and documentaries. Highlights include “The Best Offer”, by well known director Giuseppe Tornatore with music composed by none other than Ennio Morricone (who won the Best Composer Award for the movie at the 26th European Film Awards in December 2013) and a score of other notable movies, which have garnered a number of prestigious awards, among which are Belgium’s “The Broken Circle Breakdown”, nominated for the Oscar in the category of Best Foreign Language Film of the Year at the 2014 Academy Awards.

Or, the 2 movies presented by Denmark: “The Hunt” which received the award for Best Actor at the Cannes Film Festival 2012 and “A Royal Affair”, nominated in 2013 as Best Foreign Language Film at both the Golden Globes and the Oscar. Finland’s “Niko 2 – Little Brother, Big Trouble”, the only animated movie of this edition of the festival, was awarded the Grand Prix as the best film in the feature section at the Tokyo Kinder Film Festival in 2013.

Last but not least, there’s also “Exit Through the Gift Shop” from the UK which won the Independent Spirits Awards 2011 for Best Documentary:

Tickets for the EUFF will be priced at RM7, except for “The Best Offer” (Italy), which will be priced at prevailing ticket pricing, while “Snow White” (Spain) and “Exit Through the Gift Shop” (UK) will be screened for free. Tickets can be purchased via GSC e-Payment, GSC Mobile App (iOS, Android, and Windows Phone) or at participating GSC outlets.

The 15th European Union Film Festival is organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia and the Embassy of Italy, in collaboration with the embassies and cultural institutions of 14 other European Union Member States, as well as Norway and Switzerland.

For more information on the European Union Film Festival, visit EUFF’s  website or Facebook page, or GSC’s website or Facebook page.


GSC Now: GSC Launching New Streaming Service App

We’re getting more and more new streaming platforms every year that it’s becoming so hard for us to choose which one we would watch our movie and TV series on.

However, it does make it easier as not every streaming platform has our favourite content. Looks like we’re going to have to add a new streaming service on our list as Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) is looking to debut its own streaming service and app known as GSC Now.

It’s been discovered that GSC has put up a placeholder page for the streaming service on their official website. Although there isn’t much info about GSC Now, the preview page has given some hints regarding the upcoming service.

According to the preview page, GSC’s new streaming platform will be available on smart devices, offering users with “world-class blockbusters” and “limitless entertainment.”

From the preview page, it appears that the GSC Now app is a collaboration between GSC and local streaming service GetPlay by Mbits Digital Sdn Bhd. Another interesting thing is that although the app is not yet available, the “GSC Now” tab can be found when accessing the Showtime menu in the GetPlay mobile app.

So far there has been no official announcement made by GSC or Get Play regarding the GSC Now app. Since the GSC Now service and app has been hinted and expected to be “coming soon,” we can expect an official announcement any time now where we will receive more info on how it works.


Siti Nurhaliza Set To Tour 4 Cities Next Year Including London

Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza is set for a comeback with her new concert tour, aptly called “Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza On Tour”, the follow-up to her 2015’s “Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza Unplugged”.

Marking Siti’s 24 years of career in the music industry, the tour will see the multi-award-winning singer travelling to 4 countries including Indonesia, Singapore, Malaysia, and lastly, England.

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That’s right, the “Anta Permana” songstress will be performing at the distinguished Royal Albert Hall in London next year, marking her 2nd time performing at the well-known venue.

The 39-year-old singer first performed in London back in 2005 during her 10th year anniversary in the music industry. Back then, she was the 3rd Asian artist to perform at Royal Albert Hall.

“After 24 years in the music industry, I want to continue building my legacy that will be remembered forever. My dream is to bridge the gap between culture and language through music,” she told Berita Harian.

“Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza On Tour” will kick off in Jakarta at Istora Senayan on 21st February 2019, followed by Singapore at Singapore Expo on 2nd March, and then the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur on 16 March, and lastly, the Royal Albert Hall in London on 22nd April 2019.

Siti also mentioned that she may include more locations and dates for her tour. The matter is currently being discussed.

In conjunction with the tour, a special documentary showcasing the behind-the-scene journey of Siti’s tour will be released in cinema next year. The documentary is titled “They Call Me Siti”.

Siti’s concert tickets in Malaysia will be sold on my ticket.asia starting from 26th December 2018. The tickets are priced at RM1295 (meet & greet), RM495 (diamond), RM355 (platinum), RM255 (gold), RM155 (silver) and RM105 (bronze).

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SonaOne & Alif Pay Homage To Too Phat In Their New Music Video

Malaysian singer SonaOne and Singaporean artist Alif have an “obvious” chemistry, so they decided to release a collaborative single titled, well, “Obvious”.

The single is one of the songs from their collab album, “Detail”, and is the first ever proper collaboration between the two close friends and Sony-Kartel signees.

The official music video of “Obvious” was released yesterday, and fans of hip-hop industry seem be agreeing on something – SonaOne and Alif remind them of Joe Flizzow and Malique from Too Phat!

It seems pretty “obvious” (pun intended) that the two artistes are paying homage to the iconic rap duo in their music video. Fans even spotted that SonaOne and Alif even wore outfits that were previously worn by Joe and Malique.

According to fans, SonaOne’s 2nd outfit in the video looked like the red-and-white shirt that Joe wore at Anugerah Era 2001 during Too Phat’s “Anak Ayam” performance.

Meanwhile, fans also said that the 1st orange sports shirt worn by Alif was also something that Malique used to wear during his Too Phat days. Pretty cool isn’t it?

@ItsSonaOne ppl keep talking about new toophat and about outfits in da mv looks like too phat. so obvious bro 😩 https://t.co/nWLXJx8Fx3

— nikasrull (@nikhniff) October 26, 2018

Jointly produced and written by Alif and SonaOne, “Obvious” has an empowering message as it talks about accepting and embracing something as what it is.

“We initially wrote this song as an ode to a woman’s self-confidence. The more we explored the subject, we realised the message was greater and applied to all walks of life”, Alif and SonaOne said in a statement.

“Sometimes people get too caught up with what people around them think that they forget to see what’s in front of them, or cant realise the little things about themselves that could seem obvious to others,” the duo added.


“Money Heist” Part 5 Vol.1 Review: A Bombastic Beginning To An Epic End

We’re back baby! The war that the Professor began in Part 3 is now in full swing. If you’ve not caught up with the events of “Money Heist”, then what the hell are you doing here idiota?! Go binge-watch it now. Next to perhaps “Peaky Blinders” or “Narcos”, “Money Heist” has asserted itself to be one of the great crime epics of this generation. From its humble beginning with our ragtag team of lovable rogues robbing banks to becoming literal terrorists/revolutionaries. Through the blood, tears and bullets, they’re in the endgame now. The first half of the final season. The question is: Does Part 5 Vol. 1 live up to the jawdropping cliffhanger Part 4 left us with? Well load up your guns and get your scariest Mr Pringles mask on because we’re about to find out.

Picking up where Part 4 left off, Lisbon is now safely back in the hands of the crew after a long and arduous battle with the authorities. Reeling from the death of Nairobi, the team and the Professor are getting ready to finish this war. Things aren’t going quite as planned though when Alicia Sierra uncovers the location of Professor. By far, Sierra is the best thing to have happened to the series. A ruthless police inspector who will stop at nothing to bring the team to justice. If you thought she was dangerous before, she is even more unhinged and deadly now. She isn’t just some strict no-nonsense femme fatale, there’s a sadistic sort of drive to the character that we love to hate.

Part of the fun of any good heist is the mental game of chess that comes with the territory. Following the scheme, watching the unexpected moves pulled along the way and the escalation that comes with it. At the end of Part 4, we saw the board completely repositioned with the team broadcasting Sierra’s crimes to the world. The game has now moved into an epic three-way battle between the slimy Colonel Luis Tamayo, Sierra and the Professor with his crew.

Ever since the series took on a more socio-political dimension at the end of Part 3, we’ve welcomed the added depth. One thing we would have perhaps like to have seen more of is how their revolution affects the game. Sierra’s very public takedown was cool but beyond that, there’s little ramifications this time around. Surprisingly though, Part 5 Vol. 1 of the series takes a rather slow and personal approach to the penultimate half to the series finale.

There’s often pressure on shows to rush through character development for the sake of cramming more gaudy actions sequences near the end. Looking at you “Game of Thrones”. We are relieved to find that Vol. 1 avoids that pitfall with plenty of satisfying character moments and pay-offs set up in earlier parts of the series. Seeing Bogota beat the ever loving crap out of Gandia was such a rush. Especially after the emotional roller coaster of watching Nairobi survive a sniper bullet only to die.

So will you get a few less shoot-outs and clashes this time around? Yes, but the political and personal drama of watching the Spanish government and the thieves caught in an explosive game of a cat-and-mouse is still very satisfying. There’s also an interesting scene involving the Professor and Alicia in the third episode of this half. Let’s just say, their relationship going forward is going to be a lot more complicated.

While the more character-centred approach of Part 5 Vol. 1 is welcomed, there is a minor gripe we have. It mostly revolves around a series of flashback involving a deceased character that doesn’t really have any bearings on the plot. Don’t get us wrong, we love seeing more of that particular character’s past. We just wished there was a more organic way to include this flashback subplot into the story without it feeling so disjointed or random.

For all the elaborate schemes and insane drama surrounding the show, the characters have always managed to remain the anchor of the series. Honestly, the performances in Vol. 1 is some of the best we’ve seen out the cast. Despite the immense size of the team, everyone here is firing on all cylinders. Giving their absolute all. Big props to actor Rodrigo de la Serna who delivers a commanding and stirring performance as Palermo. Serving as the emotional core of Part 5 Vol. 1. Actress Najwa Nimri continues to steal every scene she’s in as Alicia Sierra. We especially enjoyed her in the third episode “The Spectacle of Life”.

Does “Money Heist” still deliver in the action department? Oh yes, the last two episodes of this half is nothing short of being absolutely spectacular. The military we’ve been hearing about since the end of Part 4 is finally here and they are not messing around. The way the episodes slowly but surely moves the conflict between the crew and the soldiers throughout the complex is an inspired choice. With each scene utilising the environment to creative effect. Yet in the midst of the blood and carnage, the series still manages to sneak in a bit of gallows humour. From forming human pillars to throwing grenades hidden inside of chickens.

As usual, “Money Heist” layers its incredible action with intelligence and psychological warfare. Thus making every battle more than the sum of its parts. Like an illusionist, “Money Heist” uses the flash and dazzle of its setpieces as smokescreen before revealing its truth. Whether it be in the form of a daring outmanoeuvre or a desperate, heartbreaking sacrifice. Needless to say, Part 5 Vol. 1 ends on one hell of a high note that will leave you shaking the screen and screaming in Spanish till the credits roll.

Netflix’s “Money Heist” Part 5 Vol. 1 is back and better than ever! Building on the events of previous parts to deliver high-octane action, gripping drama and setting us up for an epic showdown in Vol. 2. Its relentless dedication to innovate, escalate and evolve past its humble inception is a testament to the showrunner’s vision, the team’s excellence and to the high standards of Spanish television. Again, if you haven’t got around to watching “Money Heist”, we cannot recommend enough that you start now.

So how big a fan of the Spanish crime thriller are you? Do you own one too many red jumpsuits? Here’s a surefire to find out some of the signs that you’re a diehard megafan. And also, be sure to leave your thoughts on Vol. 1 in the comments!

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Netflix's "Money Heist" Part 5 Vol. 1 is back and better than ever! Building on the events of previous parts to deliver high-octane action, gripping drama and setting us up for an epic showdown in Vol. 2. Its relentless dedication to innovate, escalate and evolve past its humble inception is a testament to the showrunner's vision, the team's excellence and to the high standards of Spanish television.


#Frozen: Co-Creators Unsure About Developing Sequel

Last December, parents around the world collectively let out a sigh of relief after Idina Menzel cleared up all the rumours and speculations about the sequel for Disney’s “Frozen“. Though she was hoping that Disney will develop a sequel, she admitted that she had “no idea” about the future of the movie.

During an interview with Buzzfeed, Jennifer Lee and Chris Buck, the co-creators of “Frozen” further debunked the rumours by admitting that they are unsure of what to do next.

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.

But despite its massive commercial success, the director duo confirmed that a sequel is not in the works yet.

Buck debunked the sequel rumours by saying:

It’s been in the press that we are doing it, and we would ask each other, “Are we?”

Even though the duo already made a 7-minute animated short sequel titled “Frozen Fever“, they confessed that they don’t even have in a story in mind yet, let alone a script:

It all comes down to the story. Like with the short, it was so daunting until we found the story. Then it was all of the things it usually is and we were thinking of every emotion and moment and feeling. I think that’s all we can do. Until we find our way into what’s next, emotionally, it will feel too big. We just finished the short two weeks ago. One year ago, it was a lot to even think about doing a short. We were quite tired. We don’t really know what it’s like to stop for a minute and think about what we want to do next.

“There is a bit of that drop-the-mic thing,” Buck added. “Just go, [drops mic] ‘I don’t know what else to do.’

Of course, if Disney insists on developing a sequel, we are sure that the duo just need a little more time to figure out what they can do next.

Meanwhile, the animated short sequel, “Frozen Fever” will debut in theatres exclusively ahead of Kenneth Branagh’s live-action “Cinderella” on 13th March.

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

(Source: Buzzfeed via Screen Rant / Featured image)


Neelofa Reportedly Receives Over RM280K Payment As AirAsia’s Non-Executive Independent Director

The appointment of Neelofa as AirAsia’s non-executive independent director for the company way back in 2018 has recently sparked an ongoing debate in regards to her credibility.

Recently, a Twitter user @cocorello exposed Neelofa’s income as a member of the safety review board for the year 2018 online. Based on the tweet below, the “Lemak Kampung Santan” actress received a whopping price of RM279,375 (not including RM8,000 worth of allowance).

In response, there has been an ongoing debate among everyone who questioned Lofa’s role as a member of AirAsia’s safety review board, as aforementioned. Most of them have been relating it to the fact that the actress has neither the educational nor career background in aviation.

On the other hand, a number of netizens have slammed the user on his intention. In this case, they pointed that other parties should not further question the payment received by the popular hijab mogul. Fans further pointed that they’re indeed looking forward to what sort of transformation Lofa’s team has to offer.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Avril Lavigne – Give You What You Like

It looks like the Canadian recording artiste is free from her undisclosed health issue because she’s back with a new song. Titled, “Give You What You Like”, the music video features a more mature and fresh-faced looking Avril, sans her staple wild and colourful style ala “Hello Kitty”. We like the simple yet sophisticated setup – bare and dimly lit room with its floor littered with candles. And yes, she proves that she’s still got it what with her fixed moody expression.

What’s more interesting, however, is that the music video also features footage from the upcoming Lifetime TV movie titled, “Babysitter’s Black Book”. In case you haven’t heard, the teen drama centres on a group of college-age babysitters who moonlight as prostitutes. The synopsis is as follows:

When her parents’ financial problems threaten Ashley’s dreams for college, the high school whiz kid takes matters into her own hands. She and her girlfriends turn their babysitting business into a wildly successful escort service for dads. But in this small suburban community, nothing stays secret for long, and the FBI descends on the organisation. Inspired by true events

Translation: “Babysitter’s Black Book” is based on real events.

Watch Avril Lavigne’s “Give You What You Like” music video here:

For more information on “Babysitter’s Black Book”, hit up the website.


Nothing But Maximal Crazy With World No. 4 DJ — Tiësto

It’s that time of the year again — The DJ Mag Top 100 DJs Polls are now open and we’re looking at some serious competition! Will Hardwell be able to come out on top as the World’s Number 1 DJ for the second consecutive year? Will Armin van Buuren reclaim the number 1 spot or will Avicii surprise us all and claim the spot?

With all these competition going on, let us not forget about former World No. DJ, Tiësto! Tiësto, who also happens to be Hardwell‘s mentor came out 4th on the DJ Mag Top 100 DJ Polls in 2013 is definitely one of the top and most influential figures in the worldwide EDM community. Throughout his career Tiësto has achieved a lot of number of recognitions including: a Grammy nomination, numerous MTV awards, performing at the opening ceremony of the 2004 Athens Olympic Games to an audience of billions, and even a wax statue at Madame Tussauds.

Apart from his music, Tiësto has managed to surpass musical genres to create a global “Tiësto” brand and turned himself into a universal phenomenon with his globally syndicated Club Life radio show as well as his Club Life iTunes artist podcast. Voted ‘The Greatest DJ Of All Time’ by Mixmag in 2011 and the #1 DJ by Rolling Stone, Tiësto has worked with superstars such as Kanye West, Coldplay, Katy Perry, Nelly Furtado, Yeah Yeah Yeahs, Goldfrapp and many more.

In 1997, Tiësto founded the label Black Hole Recordings with Arny Blink, where he released the Magik and In Search of Sunrise CD series but it was his 2000 remix of Delerium’s “Silence” featuring Sarah McLachlan that exposed him to a bigger mainstream audience.

Tiësto released his first solo album, In My Memory in 2001 which included several major hits that launched his career. in 2002, Tiësto ranked at Number 1 On DJ Mag’s annual Top 100 DJs poll for three consecutive years — 2002 to 2004. This 45-year-old DJ from Breda, Netherlands launched his radio show Tiësto’s Club Life on Radio 538 in the Netherlands and released his third studio album Elements of Life which reached number one on the Dutch album chart as well as on Billboard Top Electronic Albums in the U.S. and received a nomination for a Grammy Award in 2008.

Following his fourth studio album Kaleidoscope in 2009, Tiësto established his self-owned record label, Musical Freedom in 2010. Apart from holding a number of gold and platinum records with each release hand-selected by Tiësto himself, Musical Freedom, is home to all of Tiësto’s own releases as well as those of other artists.

2012 saw a series of promotions for Tiësto including performing for the first concert live-streamed on Twitter; his 10-part “In The Booth” documentary series; launch of his “Club Life” Sirius on XM channel, the release of his “Club Life – Volume 2 Miami” mix album and his brand of new range of headphones for AKG and a fashion line with Guess.

The following year, saw a follow up to his groundbreaking “Club Life College Invasion Tour,” which saw Tiësto embark on a two-week tour of college campuses across the United States. Tiësto released his fifth studio album A Town Called Paradise on June 13th, 2014. The album includes hit singles “Red Lights” and “Wasted”.

Having travelled across the globe and performed in various countries including Malaysia, here are some things you might not know about this dashing DJ:

For more updates on Tiesto, check out his social networking sites: Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Website. Also, don’t forget to vote for him!

Have a great week ahead everyone! Here’s “Red Lights” from Tiesto’s A Town Called Paradise album.

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Hype’s Throwback Thursday [Movie]: The Godfather (1972)

“I’m gonna make him an offer he can’t refuse.”

1972 American crime film The Godfather was directed by Francis Ford Coppola and produced by Albert S. Rudd from a screenplay by Mario Puzo and Francis Coppola based on Mario’s 1969 novel of the same titled. Starring Marlon Brando and Al Pacino as the leaders of a fictional New York mob family, the movie was set in the years of 1945 to 1955 focusing on an ageing patriarch, Vito Corleone (Marlon Brando) of an organised mob family who transfers control of his secret empire to his reluctant son, Michael Corleone (Al Pacino).

Deemed as one of the greatest films in the world of cinema and one of the most influential films, especially in the gangster genre, The Godfather is ranked as the third greatest film in American cinema by the American Film Institute and was selected for preservation in the United States National Film Registry in 1990.

The $6 million production budget film was at a point in time the highest grossing picture ever made and is the box office leader for 1972 as it made a domestic total gross of $133,698,921. The Godfather won three Oscar Awards in 1972 for Best Actor (Marlon Brando), Best Picture and Best Adapted Screenplay for Mario and Francis. Apart from the three wins, The Godfather was also nominated in seven other categories and the success of the film seeded two sequels: The Godfather Part II (1974) and The Godfather Part III (1990).

Hype’s Throwback Thursday [Movie]: The Shining (1980)

Hype’s Throwback Thursday [Movie]: Schindler’s List (1993)


#ElectricZoo: New York City Dance Festival Expands To Tokyo, Japan

Yet another big festival brand has set its sights on a location in the Asian region! Back in October 2014, Tomorrowland announced that they’re furthering their expansion by bringing their popular dance music festival to India. Let’s not forget that Ultra Music Festival (UMF) has long since invaded some countries in the Asian region such as South Korea and Japan. As a matter of fact, just a few months ago, UMF set records in Japan with their Tokyo installation of the festival!

Unsurprisingly, this would encourage other promoters to follow suit. Now going on its seventh year, Made Event’s Electric Zoo, the premiere electronic festival of New York City, have spotted the shores of Japan as its next destination.

With Electric Zoo: Transformed set for Labor Day Weekend, this iteration will be called Electric Zoo Tokyo Beach, seeing as that it will take place on Makuhari Beach during the Golden Week Holiday aka a week-long observation of citizen holidays in Japan, on May 5th 2015.

Time to make plans to go to Japan this year? We think so!

We’ll leave you now with the official Electric Zoo 2014 aftermovie. Enjoy:

For more information, visit their official website.


Contest: #Hercules 3D Premiere Screening Winners

Thank you all for being such troopers! As promised, here is the list of the lucky winners who will be attending our Hercules in 3D premiere screening tomorrow!

Congratulations, peeps! That’s a pair of passes per winner. Of course, all of this was only possible thanks to our awesome friends from United International Pictures Malaysia.

Time: 9pm (Ticket redemption from 8pm onwards)

IMPORTANT: As stated in our contest T&C, winners are required to redeem their tickets at the cinema. Please present your IC for identification purposes. Tickets are strictly non-transferable. Hype Malaysia reserves the right to refuse the collection of tickets for those who attempt to transfer it from one contest winner (in whose name it is registered) to another person.

Meanwhile, check out this post where Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson reveals his “Herculean diet” and extreme workout in preparation for his role in the movie. Cray cray!

For more information about Hercules, visit their official website.

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Rapist Who Married Victim Charged With Bribing Girl’s Father

The restaurant manager accused of raping a 13-year-old girl whom he subsequently married, has been charged with bribing the girl’s father RM5,000 to withdraw the police report. Riduan Masmud, 41, was accused of offering RM5,000 to the man on April 18 and for giving RM2,000 and RM3,000 between 9pm and 12 midnight at separate locations in Kota Kinabalu on the same day.

The rape, which allegedly took place in a parked car in Inanam around 10 am on Feb 18, was not brought to light until the 13-year-old’s aunt filed a police report. Riduan, who has two daughters and two sons with his first wife, was charged with the crime 10 days later but married the girl in the Syariah court soon after – a marriage that was highly frowned upon by the state of Sabah.

Meanwhile, Deputy Prosecuting Officer Mukhriz Mat Rus representing the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission asked for a RM10,000 bail with two local sureties after Riduan pleaded not guilty to the charges read to him in front of Sessions Court judge Caroline Bee Majanil on Monday.

His counsel Loretto S Padua Jr. objected to the amount of bail saying that imposing it was like punishing him before the trial.

“This amount is too high and my client cannot afford it”, he said, adding Riduan had been suspended from his job and was making ends meet doing part-time jobs. The court set bail at RM2,000 with one local surety for all charges and set June 21 for case management, which he duly posted.

Riduan will be appearing again in court on June 6 to find out whether the prosecution will proceed with the earlier rape case.


#StarWars: Advance Tickets For #RogueOne To Go On Sale 28th November

Advance ticket sales for the highly anticipated movie of the year, “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” will kick off in Malaysia on 28th November 2016 at 12:01am. And avid fans will be able to purchase the tickets at cinemas nationwide.

From Lucasfilm comes the first of the Star Wars standalone films, Rogue One: A Star Wars Story, an all-new epic adventure. In a time of conflict, a group of unlikely heroes band together on a mission to steal the plans to the Death Star, the Empire’s ultimate weapon of destruction. This key event in the Star Wars timeline brings together ordinary people who choose to do extraordinary things, and in doing so, become part of something greater than themselves.

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” is directed by Gareth Edwards and stars Felicity Jones, Diego Luna, Ben Mendelsohn, Donnie Yen, Mads Mikkelsen, Alan Tudyk, Riz Ahmed, with Jiang Wen and Forest Whitaker. Kathleen Kennedy, Allison Shearmur and Simon Emanuel are producing, with John Knoll and Jason McGatlin serving as executive producers. The story is by John Knoll and Gary Whitta, and the screenplay is by Chris Weitz and Tony Gilroy.

“Rogue One: A Star Wars Story” opens in cinemas on 15th December 2016.


#MTVMovieAwards2015: Full List Of Winners Unveiled!

The 2015 MTV Movie Awards was held on Sunday (12th April) at the Nokia Theatre in Los Angeles. It was also broadcasted live in Malaysia from 9am on Monday morning (13th April). It’s understandable if you missed it because it was held so early in the morning. Not to mention that today is a Monday and we’ve got responsibilities such as school and jobs.

For anyone who missed it, fret not as we are here to update you!

The yearly star-studded event was attended by stars such as Robert Downey Jr., Jennifer Lopez, Amber Rose, Kelly Osbourne, Jessie J, and Shailene Woodley and was hosted by Amy Schumer. It included performances from Fall Out Boy, Fetty Wap, Ty Dolla $ign, Charli XCX  and Tinashe.

With host Amy Schumer cracking jokes like, “Half of you don’t know who I am, and half of you think I’m Meghan Trainor”, and kissing Amber Rose, the event was definitely not a boring one.

Other highlights include the showing of an exclusive scene from “Avengers: Age of Ultron“, Vin Diesel’s tribute to Paul Walker, and the new trailer of “Paper Town”, another effort by the author of “The Fault in Our Stars” – John Green.

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Without further ado, let us unveil the winners for the night!

So what do you think of the winners? Did your favourites win? Leave your thoughts in the comments box below!

The 2015 MTV Movie Awards aired live on Monday (13th April) at 7am (TH/WIB), 8am (PH/SG) and 9am (MY) from Nokia Theater L.A. Live in Los Angeles, California. The main show repeats on the same day at 6.30pm (WIB), 7.30pm (PH/SG), 8.30pm (MY) and 9.30pm (TH).

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#MRT: Fare Structure For Sungai Buloh Line Released; Maximum Fee To Be RM6.40

The construction for the the country’s first mass rapid transit (MRT) system is nearing completion, and Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd, which will be operating the services of Sungai Buloh – Kajang MRT, has released the fare structure for it.

The cheapest fare has been revealed to be RM1.10, for a ride between Merdeka and Pasar Seni stations; while the most costliest ride will be from the terminal stations of Sungai Buloh and Kajang, which is a total of 31 stations and spans 51 kilometres.

However, there are different prices for token purchases and a stored value card (Touch N’ Go, My Rapid Card), which carries a difference of up to 90 cents.

In a media statement, Rapid Rail also stated:

“The fare structure has been approved by the Government and is based on the nominal flag fall and cascading rates for every 4 to 5 kilometres travelled – similar with the fare structure of the LRT and monorail services operated by Rapid Rail, a subsidiary of Prasarana Malaysia Berhad.”

Also, the discounts applied to students, senior citizens, and OKU, which is 50% off the usual fare, will be brought forward to the MRT too.

Phase 1 or MRT Sungai Buloh – Kajang line, which covers the stations of Sungai Buloh to Semantan, is scheduled to begin operations from 16th December; while phase 2, spanning from Semantan to Kajang, is expected to be operational next July.


GFRIEND’s Ticketing Details & Seating Plan For KL Concert Unveiled

We’ve got GFRIEND (여자친구) concert news for all you K-pop fans out there.

Concert organiser MacpiePro has just released the ticketing details and seating plan for GFRIEND’s upcoming Asia tour “Live in Malaysia”.

As you may know, the 6-member girl group from South Korea will be kicking off their tour starting from 18th May onwards. Besides their home country and Malaysia, these talented stars are also visiting Singapore, Thailand, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Philippines, Taiwan, and Japan.

Formed by Source Music in 2015, GFRIEND comprises of Sowon (소원), Yerin (예린), Eunha (은하), Yuju (유주), SinB (신비), and Umji (엄지). Since their debut, the K-pop group has released 7 EPs and 2 studio albums, including the recently-released LP, “Time for Us”.

The details to GFRIEND “Live in Malaysia” tour are as follows:

Offline ticket sales will commence on 6th and 7th April at 12pm onwards. You may purchase the ticket at all Mcalls Digital Lifestyle Store (Sunway Pyramid, NU Sentral, Mid Valley, Mcalls Service Center Mmall Penang, Dataran Pahlawan Melaka Megamall, Paradigm Mall Johor Bahru). Online ticket sales will only commence from 8th April at 12pm onwards.

In partnering with Mcalls, those who sign up with HITS Plan will get to enjoy first 2 tickets at 30% off, and 2 more tickets at 10% off. (Only for Buddy RM398 and Red Zone RM338). That’s not all! You’ll also get access to online ticket sales earlier, on 30th March at 10am onwards.