Malaysia’s First Airplane Hotel Set To Complete Early 2020

A father and son pair has come out with the craziest idea to set up what they believed to be the first ever airplane hotel in Kuantan jungle.

Started 3 years ago, the hotel which is made of a Boeing 737-400 aircraft, is expected to complete by early next year.

It’s official that the first airplane hotel in Asia is coming to Sg Lembing , Pahang ! 亚洲第一家飞机旅店即将来到关丹，林明 ！ Hotel bertema kapal terbang pertama di Asia akan dibuka di Sungai Lembing Kuantan ! #timecapsuleretreat #airplanehotel #airplane #plane #travelholic #malaysiatravel #cuticutimalaysia #travelphotography #travelasia

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Kevin Young Thien Sheng, 30, the person behind Pahang’s Time Capsule Retreat, said the aircraft was purchased from an airline by his father, Young Yeong Long, 61, and was recently transported to Sungai Lembing.

Since the plane had exceeded the service period and about to be disposed of, the duo decided to make use of the plane by turning it into a 5-room hotel in the jungle.

亚洲第一家飞机旅店即将来到关丹，林明 ！It’s official that the first airplane hotel in Asia is coming to Sg Lembing , Pahang ! #timecapsuleretreat #airplanehotel #airplane #plane #travelholic #travelmalaysia

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“The hardest task is to bring the plane from Selangor to here. We have to cut it to a few parts, hire five trailers and two cranes to lift the aircraft in early May,” Young said as quoted by Bernama.

The transferring from Selangor to Sungai Lembing took around 2 months as the pair tried to ensure that the process did not disturb the traffic flow, especially along the Federal Highway.

Yes! We had landed safely at Sungai Lembing ! Thanks to those who came and support ! Photo Credit to 范容安

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“The most exciting part was when we were entering the Sungai Lembing area, the news spread so fast and the crowd was queuing along the street to see the plane for themselves … the atmosphere was so festive, almost like a party,” he said.

Young refused to reveal the amount spent on the project, only saying that it was “very expensive” and they had to adhere to very strict procedures.

Out of the entire 36.57 metres (120 ft) aircraft, Young decided to build only 5 rooms to ensure maximum comfort for guests and he planned to retain the cockpit area for visitors to have lasting memories.

Yes, I admit I am crazy ! I could buy a Lamborghini and a Ferrari have a comfortable life instead of buying this scrap plane. The reason I am doing this is to create something money can’t buy. An experience of a lifetime. #enterpreneur #timecapsuleretreat

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“Some say it’s cheaper and easier if we just construct a plane-shaped building, but I don’t want that as it is not the same compared to using a real aircraft,” said the Limkokwing University of Creative Technology graduate.

“We place this aircraft in the jungle area because we want it to blend with the nature concept for visitors to escape from the hustle and bustle of the city,” he added.

According to Young, the hotel brand has been registered with the Malaysia’s Intellectual Property Corporation of Malaysia (MyIPO) to protect the its uniqueness.

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#MissUniverse2016: Netizens Respond To Malaysia’s Twin Towers-Inspired Costume

The Miss Universe 2016 pageant is nearing and we finally have a first look at the dress which will represent Malaysia in the “National Costume” category.

While several outfits from past years have successfully wowed the online community, like 2013’s “Princess of Perak” outfit, a majority of the netizens aren’t too fond of this year’s Twin Towers-inspired costume.

Designed by local fashion designer duo Rizman Ruzaini and Wan Ruzaini Wan Jamil, the dress is a silver jumpsuit filled with more than 100,000 handsewn Swarovski crystals. Geometric designs which represent the country’s traditional basket weaving craft is also showcased on the dress. However, what caught the eyes of netizens were the Twin Towers-replica sewn on both sides of the dress.

The dress will be worn by Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 Kiran Jassal, an aspiring dentist, to represent our country during the pageant. She said of the dress, “The costume symbolises our Twin Towers on my shoulders, it has me bursting with pride because it is the icon that best represents Malaysia.”

Miss Universe Malaysia Organisation national director Elaine Daly was also equally impressed by the dress, as she described the endeavour as a “huge risk but a worthy one”.

However, not all netizens shared their sentiments. Comments on Facebook were fairly harsh, with John Lee commenting, “I think this beautiful and stunning lady would have look impeccable and stunning in a Kabaya (sic) instead of this Halloween costume. What is the organiser thinking? She is going to a beauty pageant not a Halloween party!“

Other users obviously agreed with Lee, as his comment has garnered 45 likes as of time of writing.

User Calvin Chia made fun of the situation by saying, “Please…during these Monsoon period..stay indoors if you are wearing this costume. Especially when there is thunder & lightning. To win another award for Innovation & Creativity…try attaching propellers to the tip of the 2 towers so it can be transformed into a Transformer Robot.
Then you can make kids size…sure it will sell!”

Meanwhile, Gene Vgl simply wrote, “Look like some sorta Ultraman monster costume…Can don’t ah? Sia sui leh…(it’s embarrassing)”

Other users also left some fairly harsh comments:

That’s not to say that all netizens were critical of the decision, as they were some who were extremely supportive.

What say you? Do you think that the costume looks tacky and fails to portray the essence of our country? Or do you think that the designers deserve praise for coming up with a unique design?

The 65th Miss Universe pageant will be held in the Philippines on 30th January.

Sources: New Straits Times, The Star Online.


73-Year-Old Grandmother Finally Gets Her Driving License

This is truly inspiring. A grandmother recently proved that it’s never too late to fulfil your dreams if you keep trying.

At 73 years old, Fatimah Hassan finally passed her driving test organised by the Road Transport Department (RTD) yesterday (Thursday, 12th October). This was her 2nd attempt after failing the first try.

“I am so grateful to Allah. Words cannot describe my feelings of happiness. It was as if a heavy burden was lifted from my shoulders when RTD announced that I had passed the test,” she was quoted as saying. After failing her initial test on 4th October (last Wednesday), she was determined to give it another go.

“Now that I have obtained the licence, I feel more confident and do not fear driving in front of authorities anymore,” Fatimah told Bernama, adding that her 5th child took a day off from work to lend some moral support. She also shared that her other children had called her prior to the exam to wish her good luck and offered words of encouragement.

Kudos to Fatimah! Not only did this granny achieved her dream but she’s now also on the right side of the law.

Sources: FMT via Lowyat Forum, KL Coconuts, Bernama.

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Michael Douglas Denies Saying Oral Sex Caused His Cancer

A spokesman for Michael Douglas denied Monday that the veteran Hollywood actor had blamed his throat cancer on oral sex, in a British newspaper interview. But the paper involved, the Guardian, stuck to its guns and posted an audio clip of the interview on its website, insisting that Douglas had been referring to his own cancer being caused by cunnilingus.

Douglas’ spokesman Allen Burry said the 68-year-old “Fatal Attraction” star had discussed the link between oral cancers and oral sex, among other risk factors, but was not referring to his own specific case:

Michael did not say cunnilingus was the cause of his cancer. He certainly discussed oral sex in the article, and oral sex is a suspected cause of certain oral cancers, as the doctors in the article did point out. But he did not say this was the specific cause of his personal cancer.

In the newspaper interview Douglas, who stars in the just-released biopic of flamboyant entertainer Liberace, “Behind The Candelabra,” said his cancer was caused by the human papillomavirus (HPV). According to the audio clip, the Guardian journalist asked him, “Do you feel, in hindsight, that you overloaded your system? Overloaded your system with drugs, smoking, drink?”

“Without wanting to get too specific, this particular cancer is caused by HPV, which actually comes about from cunnilingus”, Douglas replied.

Douglas’s spokesman said the actor was talking in general, not personal terms. “This is not the cause of his cancer“, he said.

A spokesman for Guardian News & Media noted that Burry “has claimed that the actor did not say in an interview with the Guardian that his particular cancer was caused by cunnilingus.

“We have posted the relevant audio and transcript to prove that he did. The Guardian firmly denies this charge of misrepresentation. Mr Burry was not present at the (interview); the only two people present were Mr Douglas and the Guardian writer, Xan Brooks”, the paper noted online.

Burry, who did not immediately respond to request for further comment after the audio clip was posted, said earlier that he had not sought a correction from the British newspaper. “I’m not asking the Guardian to do anything, I think they did enough already”, he said.

The two-time Oscar winner revealed in 2010 that he was battling with stage-four cancer, but beat the disease thanks to a grueling regime of chemotherapy and radiotherapy. “I have to check in regularly — now it’s every six months — but I’m more than two years clear. And with this kind of cancer, 95 percent of the time it doesn’t come back”, he told the Guardian.

Research studies from Malmo University’s Faculty of Odontology and in The New England Journal of Medicine both suggest a correlation between oral sex and throat cancer. HPV infection is also the cause of 99 percent of cases of cervical cancer, according to studies cited by Britain’s National Health Service (NHS).


The Pinnacle Of H-Artistry

The cosmic finale of this year’s famed H-Artistry – “The Global Art of Mixing Trilogy” is finally here, featuring a stellar line up of artists from around the world, as well as a trademark mix of sights, sounds, and party vibes befitting of a phenomenal climax for 2012’s blazing H-Artistry series.

Brace yourselves. The nation’s most anticipated super-clubbing event is set to take place this November.

Promising a distinctive and breathtaking party arena draped in red and black, the H-Artistry finale will see the return of the “Hennessy Art of Mixing Zone“, featuring the “Hennessy 360 Cam“, as well as the trailblazers of all H-Artistry parties: the signature Hennessy V.S.O.P. long drinks:

All this will be nestled within a premium mega-club enclave of the familiar MIECC venue, which is set to undergo a complete H-Artistry overhaul to house the expected turnout of more than 3,500 revelers.

Taking party innovation to the next level, the “MY Hennessy Mobile App” will enable all revelers to take part in various activities within the Hennessy Art of Mixing Zone, and be rewarded with perks and benefits as they party away at H-Artistry.

Prizes such as Hennessy V.S.O.P. bottles and bespoke My Hennessy Night party experiences will be among the rewards for party goers who come armed with the MY Hennessy Mobile App on their smart phones.

More importantly, partygoers will be in for a roller coaster ride of musical genres, styles, and cultures from Korea and Australia to the US and UK. Artists set to perform at the H-Artistry finale are:

While all revelers will be partying hard at perhaps the biggest H-Artistry party yet, partying hard and partying smart is imperative. Be sure to fully take advantage of the FREE H-Artistry Party Shuttle or the subsidized H-Artistry Party Taxi services and be chauffeured to MIECC and back, as parking at the venue will not be available.

Complimentary mineral water will be provided throughout the night, and food stalls will also be available outside the venue for everyone to recharge during and after the event.

Join in the H-Artistry finale this 3rd November by watching this space for your chance to win invites. Also, be sure to download the MY Hennessy App NOW from the App Store or Google Play onto your iOS and Android devices. H-Artistry is open to non-Muslims above the age of 18 only.

Venue: Malaysia International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) Jalan Dulang, MINES Resort City, Seri Kembangan

For more information, hit up their website and or their Facebook page. Alternatively, you could also follow them via their Twitter account.

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#EXO: Tao Updates Fans With Pictures From The Recording Studio

One thing’s for sure, Tao is no quitter.

Following the news of EXO’s Tao (real name Huang Zitao) setting up his own solo studio in China, the 22-year-old artiste has now shared a new set of photos, indicating that yes, exciting times are definitely ahead.

On 26th June, Tao posted on his Weibo account, “A man that studies hard is hot. Hello everyone, it’s been awhile.” The post was accompanied by 2 photos of the artiste wearing a red sports jacket while sitting on a couch in front of a recording microphone, looking engrossed.

Needless to say, this has received a lot of attention as Tao did not participate in EXO’s last recordings for their repackaged album “Love Me Right“. It is also the first time that he has been spotted in a recording studio since establishing his own solo studio.

Well, whether he’s returning to the K-Pop idol boy group or not, we can’t wait to hear whatever he has to offer ;)


#KTMB: Train Fares Expected To Go Up From December

Following the recent toll rate hikes, a reliable source told The Star Online that KTM Komuter fares will also be increased effectively from 2nd December onwards.

The new fares will apparently be announced today (2nd November).

The fare is expected to experience a 4 sen increase, from the current 11 sen to 15 sen per kilometre (km). KTM Berhad (KTMB) chairman Datuk Nawawi Ahmad, who is also Langkawi MP from UMNO, revealed that the company wanted to set the fares at 20 sen per km to cover the losses. He explained that the losses of 9 sen difference amounted to about RM100mil a year.

Nawawi said that a hike was needed to increase the Komuter services and reduce the current 15 to 30 minutes waiting times. He wanted to shorten it to 7 minutes and 30 seconds in the future.

According to Nawawi, the fare hikes will not involve KTMB’s Intercity trains. He also clarified to The Malay Mail Online that his appeal to the SPAD has yet to be approved by the Cabinet.

I didn’t confirm; I am only asking for a hike. It is up to the government to set the price. They have the authority and power to set the fare.

He further explained that fare hikes were proposed to cover the train service’s operation costs, instead of asking for subsidy from the government. “For many years since 2002, there is no increase at all. Our cost per kilometre is at 20 sen but our ticket price per passenger only covers 11 sen per kilometre. Right now, our operating revenue cannot cover our operating cost,” he added.

KTM Komuter fares were last revised in 2003. The fares were to have been increased in May, but was put off due to objections from the public.

SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar had previously said that fares for the light rail transit (LRT) and monorail will be revised, indicating that prices were likely to go up too.

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


#RocNation: Jay Park Officially Signs With Jay-Z’s Company

Jay Park (박재범) is officially part of Jay-Z’s company, Roc Nation!

The AOMG founder took to Instagram to announce that he has signed with the American label. He wrote, “This is a win for hard work and dedication. This is a win for honesty and authenticity. Thank you for the acknowledgement and recognition ?? Just gettin’ started.”

Roc Nation is home to a diverse roster of artistes and record producers such as J. Cole, Big Sean, Rihanna, Claudia Leitte, Vic Mensa, Grimes, Demi Lovato, DJ Khaled, Omarion, T.I., The LOX, and Lil Wayne.

“We are excited to announce Jay Park has officially signed with #RocNation! Welcome to the #RocFam!!!” said the label on Instagram.

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According to Koreaboo, the “All I Wanna Do” singer and his friends hinted that he intended to join Roc Nation back in March. During a session with Seattle-based podcast “The Glow Up”, Jay Park revealed that a huge company hit him up.

“This is crazy, I mean, it’s kinda like, people are talking about it. It’s not official yet. If you look at the internet. There’s a crazy, huge company that hit me up. Hopefully, within the next couple of months there’ll be some huge news. Like, some historic news,” he told “The Glow Up”.

Congrats, Jay! We can’t wait for your next release :)

Sources: Asian Junkie, Koreaboo, Jay Park’s Instagram / Featured image: Jay Park’s Instagram.

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Yoko Ono “Silently” Protests With John Lennon’s Bloodied Glasses

So, if any of you are following Yoko Ono via her Twitter account, you would’ve noticed a series of morbid tweets from the artiste recently. On what would have been her 44th wedding anniversary to the late John Lennon (of the Beatles), the peace activist tweeted a picture of his blood-stained glasses. The thing is, she tweeted it a few times whilst describing America as a “war zone”.

The tweets came just a day after US legislators dropped their efforts to include a ban on assault weapons in the US Senate’s gun control bill, conceding the ban did not have enough votes.

We can’t say that we totally agree with the decision. Did they not hear about the Aurora theatre massacre? What about the Sandy Hook shooting? Were there not enough votes from the #DemandAPlan campaign, which was spearheaded by some of America’s top celebrities?

Really, we can’t say that we totally agree with the decision. And clearly, neither can Yoko:


#Garfield: Creator Jim Davis & Alcon Entertainment To Produce New Animated Movie

Hide the lasagnas because our all time favourite comic strip cat, Garfield, is returning to the silver screens!

The new animated adaption of the classic character will be produced by Alcon Entertainment and the creator of the comic series, Jim Davis, will also serve as executive producer.

Published in 1978, “Garfield” is a popular American comic strip created by cartoonist Jim Davis and it centres around a fat orange cat named Garfield and his funny interactions with his owner, Jon Arbuckle, and Jon’s pet dog, Odie.

The strip holds the Guinness record for being the most widely published comic strip in the world as it is seen in 2,580 newspapers and journals, with an estimated readership of 260 million.

According to Alcon Entertainment, their goal is to create and build a franchise of fully CG-animated “Garfield” feature films. “Jim Davis’ creation has been an international sensation for all ages for decades, and we are thrilled to bring an animated ‘Garfield’ feature to the big screen,” said Alcon in a official press release.

This is not the first “Garfield” movie we’ve seen.

So far, the lovable cat has already had 2 live-action/CG feature films in the past: “Garfield: The Movie” (2004) and “Garfield: A Tail of Two Kitties” (2006). Both movies were voiced by Golden Globe-winning actor Bill Murray (from “The Jungle Book” and “St. Vincent”).

At this point, no writer details or a release date for the animated film have been confirmed yet, but we sure are excited to see the food-loving cat on the big screens again. Hopefully, the new “Garfiled” film can match up to last year’s hit animated comic strip-turn-movie, “The Peanuts Movie”.

What do you think about a fully animated “Garfield” movie? Do you think it’ll be as good as its live-action movies? Let us know in the comments below!


#DivideTour: Malaysian Cheated By Facebook User “Reselling” Ed Sheeran Tickets

When event promoter/organiser PR Worldwide announced that Ed Sheeran will be returning to Kuala Lumpur this year as part of his “÷ Tour (Divide Tour)”, fans already anticipated a “Game of Thrones”-worthy battle for concert tickets.

True enough, Ed Sheeran’s tickets were snapped up within hours of the release, and scalpers started reselling them at absurdly high prices soon after.

Despite PR Worldwide confirming that they’ll be invalidating (read: blacklisting) resold tickets, some touts are still attempting to “let go” of them, using Facebook as a means to sell. And as with most purchases/transactions made over social media, there’s always a high chance that netizens are putting themselves (or their finances) at risk.

Facebook user Sher Leen Wee shared a post yesterday (Monday, 12th Jun 2017) detailing how she was recently duped into buying Ed Sheeran tickets from one Siti Husna Roslan.

She shared a screenshot of Siti’s Facebook profile and wrote, “Do not buy tickets from this Facebook account user. Its a scam! Thinking that she had tickets, I made a deal with her to transfer 50% of funds for 2 tickets, she will then forward me the e-mail confirmation of tickets. Subsequently then i will send her the next 50%. What happened was I transferred 50% and she refused to send me the e-mail confirmation stating that her boyfriend said it is unsafe and I might not pay the other 50% etc. She insisted I instant transfer the next RM350 first.”

“The dodge part is I told her I won’t cheat her and I am willing to provide my IC number, phone number, work address etc but she was not interested in any of this. Also gave much excuses for COD and want to just ‘settle’ here by way of me transferring me more money,” Sher Leen added.

Sher Leen also said that she enquired with the other Facebook users who had asked Siti to PM (private message) to purchase. The other users confirmed that they too had transferred money to Siti but received no e-mail confirmations. “They had transferred RM900 and RM700 separately and had no email confirmations. Her lame excuse then was that her boyfriend wanted to increase the price from RM350 to RM420 so they had to transfer more money to get the tickets,” Sher Leen revealed.

Sher Leen is not alone, though. One other Facebook user (refer to the screenshot above) wrote that he, too, was duped by Siti.

According to the details provided on Siti’s Facebook profile, she’s an accounting graduate from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) in Kedah. Siti listed “own business” as her occupation and it is also stated that she is currently living in Penang, although we can’t verify the information.

FYI, Sher Leen found Siti via the Ed Sheeran Malaysia Facebook page. A quick check confirmed that Siti was in fact using the Facebook page as an avenue to “sell tickets”. She also posted up several “want to sell” posts on other Facebook pages.

Don’t make purchases/transactions over social media, peeps! Tell your family, tell your friends.

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G-Dragon Completely Sells Out Harper’s Bazaar

A few months ago, the editor of Harper’s Bazaar Korea prepared for what would be one of the many epic shoots of the magazine’s history. Being a Korean version of the prestigious fashion magazine, they needed an icon/model that stood out amongst the sea of fashionistas – naturally. Who better to pick for the issue but Kwon Ji Yong aka BIGBANG’s G-Dragon?

The preparation took a while as the editor needed to lock down a location (Paris), venue (baccarat crystal museum), and also seek permission from BIGBANG’s label, YG Entertainment (full support and understanding given).

Then, they had to prep the schedules (BIGBANG had concerts in Japan every weekend plus a world tour), flights, hotel, on-ground transportation, bodyguards..such is the life of a K-Pop star, really. But all of that paid off and the next thing they knew, they were shooting the kind and well-mannered G-Dragon decked in Givenchy’s new collection in Paris.

While G-Dragon was there, he also attended a few fashion shows. At the last show he attended, so many fans swarmed the venue that he had to leave the show through the back stage. And he wasn’t even the model or the “star of the show”!

Four days later, he left Paris and returned to Tokyo for a concert. The madness didn’t stop there though. The Harper’s Bazaar issue featuring G-Dragon’s shoot was released in July. Prior to that, the K-Pop superstar promoted it via his Twitter account. What were the sales like, you ask?

The magazine sold out in three days. Harper’s had to reprint the issue and even then, the magazines sold out again after a few days:

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According to the editor, no one can sell out Harper’s Bazaar quite as quickly as G-Dragon. Proving that he’s not only a “member of a K-Pop boy band”, solo artiste, producers, or fashionista – he’s a sensation.


Wedding Bells For Donald Faison!

38-year-old “Scrubs” star Donald Faison tied the knot with his love of his life, CaCee Cobb, in LA, California. Previously, they were engaged for 16 months but it seems like 2012 is a great year for them to settle down.

Apparently, Cobb used to be Jessica Simpson’s assistant back then and once appeared on MTV’s “Newlyweds”. Naturally, Jessica Simpson was present at their wedding rocking a black dress with red roses in her hands.

Younger sister Ashlee Simpson and the whole of the Simpsons family (strictly no pun intended) were also there to witness the beautiful ritual.

This isn’t Faison’s first marriage though! He used to be married with Lisa Askey, with whom he had three children together. Let’s just hope that Cobb will take good care of her ridiculously good looking man.


#MGAG: What Do Your Favourite Hit Songs Sound Like In Bahasa Malaysia? This

Local gag site MGAG, the Malaysian version of the hilariously popular SGAG from Singapore, hit all the right notes with their latest video.

Titled, “Hit Songs in Bahasa Malaysia”, the clip features – yes, you guessed it – chart-topping songs with a Malaysian twist. Upon the release of the “music video”, MGAG country manager Lau Mun Yee (who can be seen singing Ed Sheeran’s “Shape Of You”) said, “MGAG publishes a new video every day. We create contents that are relevant to Malaysians, and we thought that this video would speak to everyone.”

The 3-minute odd compilation of translated (English to Bahasa Malaysia) hit songs include Calvin Harris ft. Rihanna’s “This Is What You Came For”, Maroon 5’s “Sugar”, Coldplay’s “Fix You”, The Chainsmokers’ “Closer”, Bruno Mars’ “Grenade”, and many more. If you listened closely, you’d also be able to pick out some words in the lyrics that were improvised, or should we say, Malaysianised.

“Jadi beb tarikku dekat di tempat duduk Myvi mu yang ku tau kau tak mampu” (The Chainsmokers – “Closer”) and “Dua puluh empat lobak magik di udara” (Bruno Mars – “24K Magic”) ?

So funny, our sides are splitting from all that laughter. Watch:

Thanks for the much needed dosage of laughter, MGAG!

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How To Register & Check Your MyKad TNG Balance

The Touch n’ Go card we have is one the most essential items in our wallet. Since it’s often used for daily commute on public transport such as LRT, MRT, bus, monorail, or even for paying toll fares at the toll booths, many have opted to use the MyKad ID as their Touch n’ Go card for convenience.

However, it’s common to lose track of the balance on the card and come up short on cash when topping up – especially for those who don’t opt for the monthly package. Here’s how you can check your MyKad TNG balance to plan your budgeting and commute expenses.

Step 1: Download the Touch n’ Go eWallet app on your smartphone. The app available to download is free on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

Step 2: When you reload your Touch n’ Go card at any convenience store outlet, please ask for the receipt as there is a MyKad Touch n’ Go card (MFG) serial number on the receipt which you will need later.

Step 3: Open your Touch n’ Go eWallet app, enter TNG card function and select “Add New Card”. Follow the instructions given and fill in the require details when you register your MyKad TNG card on the app.

Step 4: Be sure to enter the serial number on the receipt, enter the SMS TAC verification code and you’re good to go to check your MyKad Touch n’ Go card balance on the app!

Do keep in mind that the MyKad TNG has an expiry date as well, so be sure to use up all the balance before the expiration date. Now that you’ve learned something new, would you be using the app to check your TNG balance?


Justin Timberlake Extends “The 20/20 Experience’ World Tour

Starting the week with some fantastic news, Justin Timberlake has announced an extension in his highly anticipated ‘The 20/20 Experience’ world tour. Fresh of his ‘Legends of the Summer’ tour with Jay Z, the Suit & Tie singer has expanded his tour to the UK and Europe next year.

Justin made the announcement following the release of The 20/20 Eperience: 2 of 2 today. He will kick off his first solo tour in six years with a Canadian and North American leg starting on October 31st in Montreal before heading on to a variety of cities including New York, Los Angeles and Las Vegas.

Allowing fans from UK and Europe to join in on the fun of his tour, 31-year-old Justin will be heading their way on March 30th, 2014. His UK and Europe Tour will commence with a show in Sheffield before he performs at London’s O2 Arena, Glasgow, Manchester and Birmingham.

He will then be touring across Europe including France, Switzerland, Germany, Belgium and Norway.  ‘The 20/20 Experience’ world tour will feature music from both of the 20/20 Experience albums.

Tickets for the UK and European dates go on sale on Friday 4 October at 9am.

The full list of tour dates are available at www.justintimberlake.com/tourdates

The full list of dates are available at www.justintimberlake.com/tourdates


#CartoonExpress: Taiwan To Expire Cartoon Network-Themed Train

Not too long ago, Taiwan unveiled the world’s first Cartoon Network-themed train featuring some of the adorable characters from the famous cartoons such as “Adventure Time”, “The Powerpuff Girls”, and so on.

However, the cartoon characters on the train will be saying goodbye to the world soon as the service for the Cartoon Network-themed train aka Cartoon Express will stop in September this year.

A Taiwanese online media outlet has reported that Cartoon Express will be taken down as the one-year contract will expire on 9th September this year.

Cartoon Express is a collaboration between Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation and Cartoon Network that transformed the latest THSR700T train into a train decorated with children’s favourite characters from series including “Adventure Time”, “The Amazing World of Gumball”, “Oggy and the Cockroaches”, “Ben 10”, and “The Powerpuff Girls”.

Regarding the collaboration, Taiwan High Speed Rail Corporation’s Communication Manager Li-Wei Ou said:

Most of the train riders chose to sleep or play with their phones in the quiet passenger train; whereas Cartoon Express is constantly filled with laughter from the kids who were reluctant to leave after they saw their favourite cartoon characters in the train. Thus, this has becomes one of the most exciting moment during a train ride.

The train featured a special on-board mailbox for train riders to send Cartoon Express postcards to their loved ones. Some of the train riders would buy a cup of coffee to collect the cute coffee cup; whereas others would request to buy the train ticket where they can sit in a specific coach.

Cartoon Express has previously gained recognition in international media after a video on the making of the train was uploaded on YouTube. The video gained more than 60,000 views and some Japanese subway fans even made trips down to Taiwan to take the train ride. Seattle’s EMP Museum has even jokingly said that those who managed to buy the Cartoon Express-related merchandise will be given free tickets to visit their museum.

Before taking off the decorations, the corporation will be releasing limited edition postcards of Cartoon Express for the train riders. Train riders will be receiving the last train announcements from the voice of Adventure Time’s Jake the Dog as well.

If you think you’re going to miss out the last Cartoon Express train ride, fret not! The corporation said they might unveil a different theme for the trains due to popular demand. Plus, the Cartoon Network-themed waterpark just had its soft launch in Thailand last month!

If you can’t make it to Taiwan, the Cartoon Network-themed waterpark will always be the best alternative!

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#NoDoubt: AFI’s Davey Havok To Fill Gwen Stefani’s Spot For New Supergroup

Earlier this week, Gwen Stefani announced that she’ll be making her first solo comeback in a decade with the upcoming release of her brand spanking new album titled, “This Is What The Truth Feels Like”. She last released music through 2006’s “Sweet Escape” (solo works) and 2012’s “Push and Shove” (with No Doubt).

Now that Gwen is relaunching her solo career, her focus may not be solely concentrated on working on new material with No Doubt, a band that she has been with since 1986. Furthermore, from 2013 – 2015, despite performing at several events, the group was more or less on hiatus as they didn’t release any new material:

Thus, it was only part of a natural progression that No Doubt members Tony Kanal, Tom Dumont, and Adrian Young would recruit someone else in her place. Because they ain’t gonna sit around and wait for her to come back.

According to Billboard, AFI (A Fire Inside) frontman Davey Havok has joined forces with the remaining No Doubt members to form an as-yet-unnamed band. This wouldn’t be the first time that Davey is focusing on projects outside of AFI. He has previously worked on electronic music duo group Blaqk Audio and hardcore band XTRMST with fellow AFI member Jade Puget.

Davey, who has been with AFI since the beginning of time i.e. 1991, will act as lead singer, filling in Gwen’s spot. The quartet, which sources say is managed by Pat Magnarella (Green Day), already has completed an album and is seeking a label deal.

It would be an interesting take, nevertheless, considering the fact that No Doubt was known for their alternative rock ska-punk hybrid style whilst AFI is more tuned to the emo-goth sound’s side of things. The new group also brings with it quite a reputation as both No Doubt and AFI are commercially successful American bands with formidable sales histories – No Doubt has sold a whopping total of 16.3 million albums in the US since 1992 and AFI 4.1 million since 1995, according to Nielsen Music.

It’s good to know that the No Doubt members are no longer in limbo, as Adrian previously said. Let’s hope that the marriage of these two groups will result in some great music with a lot of No Doubt awesomeness :)

Sources: Billboard, Rolling Stone / Featured image from Billboard.


#MissionImpossible6: “Superman” Actor Henry Cavill To Star In Sequel

A movie about Superman and IMF agent Ethan Hunt saving the world? Shut up and take our money!

Deadline has confirmed that Henry Cavill (from “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice”) has been cast in the highly-anticipated “Mission: Impossible 6”.

The film’s director, Christopher McQuarrie, made the announcement in a witty Instagram post. In his caption he wrote, “Say, @henrycavill. Had a thought. Curious if you’re interested in a role in the 6th installment of Mission: Impossible. No pressure.” To which Cavill responded, “How can I say no to a man with such perfect hair.”

McQuarrie also made sure that Cavill is aware of what it takes to star alongside Tom Cruise. He added, “@henrycavill excellent. Just a few caveats: must enjoy extreme heights, high speeds, motor vehicles of all varieties (especially aircraft), practical stunts, firearms, and sporadic exposition. All good?”

Fortunately for him, “The Man From U.N.C.L.E.” star is up for the challenge. “Oh ok…..I’m in,” he replied.

It was reported that production is expected to begin on 10th April in Paris. The upcoming film will star Cruise as Ethan Hunt, Rebecca Ferguson as Ilsa Faust, and Jeremy Renner as William Brandt.

“Mission: Impossible 6” is set to release on 27th July 2018 .


Disney’s “Aladdin” Reboot Has Found Its Jafar In Marwan Kenzari

Aladdin has always been the central focus in the beloved Disney animation, but that may change now that fans can look forward to a super hot Jafar on the big screen.

It was recently announced that Dutch-Tunisian actor Marwan Kenzari will be playing the main antagonist Jafar in the live-action remake of Disney’s “Aladdin”. Needless to say, Twitterverse has been going bonkers over how attractive this 34-year-old hunk is.

“Finding a male lead in his 20s who can act and sing has proven difficult — especially since the studio wants someone of Middle-Eastern or Indian descent,” the Hollywood Reporter wrote. Directed by Guy Ritchie, Kenzari would starring opposite Mena Massoud as Aladdin, Naomi Scott as Princess Jasmine, and Will Smith as the genie.

Besides stepping into his upcoming role as the Grand Vizier of the Sultan, Kenzari has previously appeared in MGM’s “Ben-Hur”, Universal’s “The Mummy”, and Netflix’s action thriller “What Happened to Monday”. The actor’s newest film, “Murder on the Orient Express”, will hit theatres this coming November.

While we wait, here are some hilarious reactions from thirsty netizens on social media upon finding out the casting news of Kenzari:

Turns out searching Marwan Kenzari on YouTube was a ~great~ idea https://t.co/AOZrGOzPp5 #HotJafar pic.twitter.com/698RRrWx2u

— Jarett Wieselman (@JarettSays) August 4, 2017

What about you? Has Kenzari converted you to #TeamJafar?

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Post-Apocalyptic Movies That Make Us Fear For Our Future

How will the world end? That’s a very simple question, but no one will ever know unless they’re lucky enough to live till the day the world ends.

But then again, how do you define the end of the world? Is it the end of the world when you’re the only one left on Earth? We have only been told so many times that the end of the word is nigh, but the question on how the world will end is still open to interpretation.

Because of that question, some interpretations are presented in cinematic styles, albeit dramatic at times.

The word “post-apocalyptic” has been thrown around in Hollywood for quite some time now and it’s easy to notice how the post-apocalyptic genre has become more popular to mainstream audiences in recent years.

With “Zorro” also getting a post-apocalyptic reboot, we find ourselves looking at many different interpretations of how our world might look like in the future.

From alien invasions to the zombie uprising to environmental disasters (which will most likely happen to us in the future), let’s take a look at some of our favourite post-apocalyptic movies that showed us a world after the so-called apocalypse:

Post-apocalyptic films are being released almost every year, yet George Miller’s “Mad Max” film series defines the genre perfectly with its engaging plot and dynamic action sequences. The 4th instalment of the series, “Mad Max: Fury Road“, is even considered by many as one of the best action films in recent years.

But before the 4th film blew our minds and took the world by storm, there was the original “Mad Max” trilogy with Mel Gibson starring in the lead role. Similar to “Mad Max: Fury Road”, the trilogy consists of multiple jaw-dropping car chase scenes. It also features a peculiar group of humans that would do anything for a chance of survival as water and gasoline are the only resources left in this post-apocalyptic world.

Though the lead character hardly says a word, but when he does, it’s pretty epic and profound. The “Mad Max” film series beautifully depicted a future where everyone went insane.

P/S: Also, the guitar-wielding flamethrower is a real jaw-dropper.

Set in 2027, “Children of Men” is about a world that is on the brink of collapse after 2 decades of global human infertility. People are driven to suicide and made mentally insane by the futility of a world without children, especially after the youngest living person on the planet, aged 18, has just died.

However, Cuarón’s take on the apocalypse in “Children of Men” shows that not all hope is lost. While emphasising on the themes of hope and faith, Cuarón leaves various plot points from this heart-pounding sci-fi thriller up to interpretation. For example, what really causes the global human infertility? Is “human project” just a myth?

In a world where hope depends on future generations, the film encourages viewers to come up with their own conclusions about the sense of hope as shown in the final scenes.

Now, here’s the thing: Zombies are not real. They belong to realms of fiction.

However, we are more inclined to believe that they are real because of the way some zombie films made that zombie uprising situation possible. Danny Boyle’s take on our post-apocalypse future is shown through “28 Days Later”. The plot depicts the breakdown of a bleak society following the accidental release of a highly contagious virus. It focuses on 4 survivors who struggle to cope with the destruction of the life they once knew.

Boyle is credited for reinvigorating the zombie genre of horror fiction as the narrative in the film is enhanced with superb realistic editing and documentary-style cinematography. Its commercial and critical success helped spawn a less-than-stellar sequel called “28 Weeks Later” in 2007.

Some post-apocalyptic films focus on extraterrestrial invasion. Joseph Kosinski’s “Oblivion” envisions a future where the Earth was left empty and devastated after a war with aliens known as the Scavengers (Scavs).

Jack Harper, who is one of the few humans left on Earth, is on a mission to protect generators from attack by any remaining Scavs. However, his concept of reality changes after rescuing an unknown woman from a crashed spacecraft. Her arrival did not only help him find out who he really is, but also stir intense memories that eventually help him to save mankind.

While paying homage to sci-fi films of the 1970s, Kosinski’s take on the post-apocalyptic future in “Oblivion” is refreshing and original. However, it’s easy to understand why the visually aesthetic post-apocalyptic movie received mixed reviews from critics as the story and the action pieces are not entirely ground-breaking. A round of applause should be given though, as the film features brilliant performance from the cast and outstanding visual effects.

Bong Joon-ho’s “Snowpiercer” takes place largely inside a massive train powered by a “perpetual-motion engine”, as the Earth was “accidentally” frozen by mankind a decade and half ago. Every day is struggle for survival for the poor as the remaining human population was segmented by social class in the train that travels the globe continuously with no possible destination.

But the time has come for the poor who live in the back of the train as they’ve decided to rebel against the elite who enjoy their riches at the front. Joon-ho busts out every social metaphor and engaging action scenes that he can instill in the movie while presenting us some of the most eccentric characters in the train.

The only animated film to be featured in the list, “Wall-E”, depicts a post-apocalyptic future through the perspective of a robot and it is surprisingly one of the most inspiring films we’ve ever seen.

In “Wall-E”, mankind has long abandoned the Earth for a better, more luxurious lifestyle aboard spaceships. Wall-E trash compactor robots are left behind to clean the garbage-filled Earth for humanity’s eventual return, but only one robot remains active in the year of 2805. After years of life-experience, he eventually develops sentience and falls in love with another robot named EVE. He follows her into outer space on an adventure and little did they know, it will change the destiny of both his kind and humanity.

Unlike the rest of the post-apocalyptic films, “Wall-E” casts a critical eye on mass consumerism beneath the environmental destruction. By grounding us in this familiarity, it shows us that love can grow in even the bleakest of conditions.

“The Road” features one of the saddest and bleakest post-apocalypse futures of all time. It centres on an unnamed survivor and his son who traverse to find solace from a world ravaged by an unspecified cataclysm. As the civilisation has collapsed, the duo scrounge for supplies while enduring starvation and evading vicious cannibals.

Director John Hillcoat’s depiction of the post-apocalyptic world is almost lifeless, but with cannibals around the corner, it is filled with searing intensity. He put the survivors’ lives into perspective to remind us of the value and the fragility of life. This exposes and builds our fear that is constantly growing in our mind.

Have you seen any of the films mentioned in the above list? What are some of the best post-apocalypse movies you’ve seen? Share them with us in the comments box below!

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(Viral) Sunway Lagoon Under Investigation Over Large Gathering At Theme Park

The police has revealed that they will be conducting a detailed investigation into viral videos showing a large crowd of people that had gathered at the Sunway Lagoon Theme Park in Subang Jaya over the past weekend.

Subang Jaya’s Deputy Chief of Police, Supt. Mohd Fairus Jaafar, revealed that the action was taken after the authorities received some intel from the video which went viral on social media after it was uploaded on the FB page “Rizal Hakimm Punyer”.

“There were a total of 3,513 visitors spotted at the water theme park last Saturday (6th November), which is the date of the incident. Preliminary investigation found that Sunway Lagoon Theme Park can accommodate up to 40,000 visitors at a time, while the capacity allowed according to the SOP of the fourth phase of the National Rehabilitation Plan (PPN) is 20,000 people,” the police official stated.

Mohd Fairus added that his team will conduct a detailed investigation on the case, and also will take appropriate action in case any violations of the SOP took place, though no police report has been lodged regarding the incident. “We urge those who have more information on the case over the incident to contact the Subang Jaya District Control Center at 03-56210343 for further action,” he said.

At the time of writing, Sunway Lagoon has yet to release any statement to address the situation on their social media accounts. It’s scary to see such large crowds in close proximity, given that the pandemic in Malaysia is far from over.

Sources: Oh My Media, Harian Metro, Kosmo.


Fans Furious Over Sudden Seat Changes For LANY’s Upcoming Concert In Malaysia

LANY is coming to Malaysia and fans have been dying to see them perform live. The pop rock band is bringing their “A November to Remember” tour to our shores this November (obvs) at the Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil. Fans are excited and many have managed to get the early bird tickets during the pre-sales.

It’s not easy (or cheap) to get early bird tickets or even the front row tickets for that matter. Everyone wants a chance to see their favourite artist live but what would you do if you found out that the seats you bought tickets for have been changed without you being notified?

Whatever concert you go to, you wanna make sure you get the best seats; usually they’re closer to the stage. When LANY announced their concert date for Malaysia, longtime fans had set out to buy the (front row) ‘Rose Gang Experience’ tickets, based on the original seating arrangements released by Live Nation Malaysia. The pre-sale tickets were made available online earlier this month.

But then Live Nation Malaysia and Go Live Asia posted on their Facebook and Instagram respectively announcing that more seats are now available which should be good news right? Unfortunately, when they offered these new seats, the organisers for some reason pushed the original seats to the back which means those who bought front row tickets will now be further away from the stage. Ouch!

This obviously caused an outrage. Fans are furious over the change in seating arrangements as pushing them to the back beats the purpose of them purchasing these expensive front row pre-sale tickets which cost about RM788. Netizens on both Facebook and Instagram commented on the posts expressing their disappointment and frustration.

Even after a few days, the concert organisers still have yet to release an official statement regarding this issue. There is currently no information on whether the seats will be re-arranged to how it was or if fans are just going to accept their new assigned seats. We hope this issue is resolved before things get out of hand.


PJ’s eCurve Shopping Mall To Close Down On 31st March 2021

It looks like another mall will be biting the dust after being hit by the pandemic since last year. In a shocking announcement, it’s been confirmed that eCurve Shopping Mall will be bidding farewell on 31st March 2021.

Malay Mail reported that tenants in the Petaling Jaya shopping centre had already been notified of its closure in the middle of this month. Tenants such as Ampang Surperbowl, The North Face and Bratpack have already  announced this news on their respective socials.

Rebecca Chong, who’s a laundrette owner, shared that a majority of the tenants have already begun packing up to move out before eCurve Shopping Mall shuts down. Several eCurve outlets are also holding a move out sale in hopes to clear away some items.

“Some of the shops have chosen to stop operations altogether because they have not been getting customers since the MCO (Movement Control Order) is still in effect. The rest are packing up, like us. We have to reinstate the lot for the mall management before we move out,” Rebecca told Malay Mail.

News of the unexpected closure started circulating on the internet last night. However, don’t confuse it with the adjacent strip mall though. “It’s eCurve, not The Curve. The management met with us shortly after they served us with the letter, asking us for mutual understanding on ceasing operations of the mall,” Rebecca clarified.

“We understand that everyone is suffering due to the pandemic; we just have no choice but to go with it. But after that I think they couldn’t afford to waive the rental anymore; to maintain the mall costs a lot. We have not been able to pay rent because businesses have really suffered, especially the cinema and the bowling centre,” she added.

Rebecca pays RM4,000 in rent every month. “It’s sad that the mall has to close; many of my friends were shocked when they heard about this, asking if it’s really true. Well it is, and it is very sad. We’ve been here for seven years. The mall is a nice weekend hangout for families, it’s sad to see it go.”

Many took to social media to share their thoughts on the eCurve Shopping Mall closure:

Will more malls in the Klang Valley follow the same fate as eCurve Shopping Mall?

So eCurve isn’t closing down for good? FMT reported that the mall will only be temporarily closed for redevelopment purposes. No further details were provided.

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#MazeRunner’s Sequel: Barry Pepper & Lili Taylor Join Cast

When it comes to the casting choices for the film adaptation of “The Maze Runner“, 20th Century Fox made sure that the cast won’t disappoint the avid readers of the book.

Thus, the news about the sequel of “The Maze Runner” just keeps getting better as it was recently confirmed that “The Conjuring” star Lili Taylor and “True Grit” star Barry Pepper will be joining the cast of “The Maze Runner Chapter II: The Scorch Trials”!

Best known for her role as the possessed mother in “The Conjuring“, Lili Taylor is set to appear in the sequel as Mary Cooper (not to be confused with Sheldon Cooper’s mother in “The Big Bang Theory”), a new character that is created for the film. Cooper is described as a doctor who starts a colony of survivors in the hopes of making a last stand.

Barry Pepper will play a bigger role in the sequel as he is set to portray Vince, the leader of an organisation called the Right Arm. Vince is described as one of the last remaining soldiers in the Right Arm and he believes that the money used by the WCKD would have been better spent in the disease prevention.

Titled “The Scorch Trials”, the sequel for the novel-turned-film “The Maze Runner” will be the second installment in The Maze Runner trilogy. The film is the adaptation of James Dashner YA trilogy and director Wes Ball will return to helm the film. It is also scheduled to begin shooting later this month in New Mexico.

The film has received mixed reviews from the critics but has raked in a surprise success total of over $305 million in worldwide box office. Dylan O’Brien and Will Poulter will return to lead the cast, alongside the “Game of Thrones” actor Nathalie Emmanuel and Aidan Gillen. Rosa Salazar and Giancarlo Esposito have also joined the cast.

What do you think of the casting news, especially with the appearance of a new character? How do you think the sequel will differ from the book? Share us your thoughts in the comments box below!


Hype’s Must Watch: Entourage Movie

It took nearly 4 years, but the official film is finally set to hit theatres on 5th June

“Entourage Movie”, the much-anticipated big-screen version of the award-winning hit HBO series, reunites the show’s original cast, led by Kevin Connolly, Adrian Grenier, Kevin Dillon, Jerry Ferrara and Jeremy Piven.

In the vein of the TV series itself, the movie continues to follow the glitzy lives and shenanigan-filled friendships of Hollywood star Vincent Chase (played by Adrian Grenier), his best friends Johnny Drama (played by Kevin Dillon), Turtle (played by Jerry Ferrara), and E (played by Kevin Connolly), and his longtime talent agent Ari Gold (played by Jeremy Piven).

Movie star Vincent Chase (Grenier), together with his boys, Eric (Connolly), Turtle (Ferrara) and Johnny (Dillon), are back…and back in business with super agent-turned-studio head Ari Gold (Piven). Some of their ambitions have changed, but the bond between them remains strong as they navigate the capricious and often cutthroat world of Hollywood.

Returning cast from the series also includes Perrey Reeves as Ari Gold’s wife; Emmanuelle Chriqui as Sloan; Rhys Coiro as Billy Walsh; Debi Mazar as Vince’s publicist, Shauna; Rex Lee as Lloyd; Constance Zimmer as Dana Gordon; and Nora Dunn as Dr. Marcus. Emily Ratajkowski appears as herself. Rounding out the cast are Alan Dale, who appeared in the series, rapper Scott Mescudi, and Rhonda Rousey.

Also starring are Billy Bob Thornton and Haley Joel Osment as father and son, Larsen and Travis McCredle.

And today, a brand new trailer has surfaced.

While December’s teaser gave us brief glimpse into the film, this latest 3-minute clip offers a closer look at a few more of its plot points: E and Sloan are having a baby; someone’s private sex tape is about to hit the Internet; and Lloyd’s getting married. Additionally, the new trailer teases cameos from Calvin Harris, Liam Neeson, Kelsey Grammer, Pharrell Williams, George Takei, and Tom Brady.

“Entourage” creator Doug Ellin is directing the feature film from his own screenplay, story by Ellin & Rob Weiss, based on characters created by Ellin. Mark Wahlberg, Stephen Levinson, and Ellin are producing, with Wayne Carmona serving as executive producer.

For more timely updates, hit up the movie’s website or follow the official “Entourage Movie” Twitter account!

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From Sofitel KL Damansara To Concorde Hotel: This Week’s Most Delectable Dining Promos!

June means one thing, and one thing only – Father’s Day!

With this great occasion on its way, now would be the best time to plan a fancy meal for your dad. Thankfully, hotels and restaurants across the Klang Valley are launching fantastic dining promotions for the big day, which makes it easier for you to plan something special for your superhero. Just refer to our list of Father’s Day F&B specials below to get you going:

The hotel is delighted to offer a special treat for all fathers on their special day.

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As a token of appreciation for fathers, Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara is offering all fathers a remarkable 50% discount on Father’s Day. The Father’s Day brunch at Kwee Zeen is priced at RM168+ per adult and RM84+ per child (7 to 11 years old), available from 12:30pm to 3pm. The menu at Kwee Zeen promises an array of gastronomic delights that will satisfy every palate. From a variety of international and local cuisines to a selection of delectable desserts, their culinary team has crafted a menu that celebrates the richness of flavours and ensures a memorable dining experience for all.

Create unforgettable moments with an extraordinary French-Italian dining experience at Nizza. The Father’s Day brunch at Nizza is priced at RM158+ per adult and RM79+ per child (7 to 11 years old). The brunch will be available from 12pm to 3pm. In addition to the exceptional cuisine, families can also partake in the “best picture with dad” contest and stand a chance to win a Saturday Afternoon Tea buffet at Nizza for three persons. To participate, simply post a picture with your dad on Instagram, tag @nizzadamansara, and include the hashtag #fathersdayatnizza.

To elevate the celebration further, the hotel offers a special Father’s Day brunch package for two persons priced at RM300+. For those looking to add a touch of indulgence, an optional add-on of RM450+ allows you to enjoy a bottle of Mumm’s champagne.

For those seeking a truly immersive experience, the hotel also offers two boozy free flow options. The first option, priced at RM328+, includes bubbles, wines, cocktails, spirits, and beers for three hours. The second option, priced at RM288+, includes cocktails, spirits, and beers for three hours. As a special beverage offering for Father’s Day, the hotel has curated two signature drinks. The “Old not out dated” cocktail is available at RM38+ per glass, while the “Lovely daddy” mocktail can be enjoyed at RM28+ per glass.

Location: Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara

If your super dad is also a foodie, then you’re in luck! Here are some of the Father’s Day offerings available at Malaysia’s favourite resort in the clouds:

For only RM168, this Father’s Day promotion at Harry Ramsden consists of:

You’ll also receive a complimentary Union Jack Bow Tie.

Wolfgang’s Steakhouse & Steakhouse Lounge

Enjoy a 5-course meal for two! For only RM1,418 (with wine pairing) and RM1,238 (without wine pairing), indulge in a hearty meal with your beloved dad. If you prefer something light, go for the Wolfgang’s High Tea Set at only RM395. With every purchase of both these sets, you’ll get a complimentary bow tie.

In honour of the legend of Qu Yuan, one of the most well-known ways to celebrate the Dragon Boat Festival, the Zong Zi, the traditional Chinese glutinous rice dumplings are savoured. Dim Sum Chef J. Jay, and the team at Hai Yan have come up with three exquisite variations: the vegetarian Nyonya Rice Dumpling, Hokkien Rice Dumpling and the Red Bean Rice Dumpling. Each gourmet dumpling has its own unique and exciting flavour, and is wrapped in banana leaves to produce a tantalising aroma after being steamed to perfection.

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Leaning towards the sweeter side, this dumpling is ideal as a ‘dessert’ after the two savory offerings. It is made with creamy, homemade red bean paste, sweet sauce, and a splash of alkaline water to preserved the flavors of each ingredient.

Made with plant-based meat, this is for guests who are vegetarian, and is combined with winter melon sugar and coriander powder for a delicate flavor, that does not overpower the senses. Drawing from local influences, homegrown butterfly pea flowers are used to dye the glutinous rice blue.

Gourmands craving a more savory dish can indulge in the meaty Hokkien Rice Dumpling, that is a staple of the Dragon Boat Festival. Fragrant and tender chicken is steamed with salted egg yolk, dried shrimp, chestnuts and glutinous rice, resulting in a decadent dumpling boasting the optimum balance of sweet and salty.

Available for takeaway or dine-in, these artisanal rice dumplings are made fresh daily, and retail for: RM28 for the Red Bean Rice Dumpling; RM38 for the Vegetarian Nyonya Rice Dumpling; and RM68 for the Hokkien Rice Dumpling. The Dragon Boat Festival at Hai Yan, runs from 14th June 2023 to 25th June 2023, from 1pm to 4pm and 6.30pm to 11.30pm.

Date: 14th June 2023 to 25th June 2023 (1pm to 4pm) and (6.30pm to 11.30pm)

Show dad how much he means to you with a variety of delectable offerings at select dining venues. Carefully curated by the hotel’s talented team of chefs, these Father’s Day menus are sure to earn dad’s seal of approval.

A Hole-in-One Father’s Day Buffet At Feast

A feast fit for champions, this buffet special combines delectable cuisine with a dash of golfing excitement. Treat your taste buds to a variety of dad-approved dishes, including a succulent Roasted Leg of Lamb, fresh Seafood on Ice, Sizzling Stir-fried King Prawns with a Spicy Sauce, an ensemble of golf-themed sweet treats and much more. The Father’s Day fun does not end there. Make it a day to remember with a putting contest for all dads from 1pm to 3.30pm at Link Cafe. Those interested in participating should pre-register at Feast as the contest is limited to the first 15 fathers.

Treat your dad to an Omakase Fit for a Hero this Father’s Day at Miyabi. The Omakase Fit for a Hero lives up to its name, delighting all super dads with a selection of Japanese gastronomic creations. Curated by Chef Tetsuya Yanagida, this Father’s Day’s omakase special features a perfectly grilled Teppanyaki Lobster, a luxurious Foie Gras Chawanmushi and much more. As an extra treat, they will receive a complimentary glass of sake or mocktail throughout the promotion period, adding a touch of celebration to this memorable occasion. Exclusive for Father’s Day, Miyabi will be opening its doors on Sunday, 18th June 2023, welcoming guests for a special dine-in experience. Omakase Fit for a Hero will be available for dine-in at Miyabi from 16th to 18th June 2023.

Honour your dad with a feast of authentic Cantonese flavours at Yue this Father’s Day. Specially curated for fathers everywhere, Dad’s Culinary Treasures is a selection of Chef Ben Lim’s signature dishes. Guests can choose between two curated menus: Honouring Dad Individual Set Menu (RM 298nett per person) and Father’s Delights Individual Set Menu (RM198nett per person). A minimum order of two sets is required for both menus.

Highlights from the menus include Braised Bird’s Nest Soup with Fresh Scallops and Crab Roe, Stir-fried Prawns with Sea Salt, Szechuan Red Peppercorn and Sesame Seeds, Combination of Deluxe Dried Seafood and Abalone, Steamed Dragon Tiger Garoupa Fillet with Homemade Black Olives served in Lotus Leaf, Longevity Peach Cake and more.

Make dad’s day even more memorable with a personalised gift card and a bottle of Chef Ben’s Signature Mongolian Sauce when you dine with Yue on 17th and 18th June 2023. Dad’s Culinary Treasures will be available for dine-in at Yue from 16th to 18th June, 2023 during lunch: from 12pm to 2.30pm, and dinner: from 6.30pm to 10.30pm.

Mother’s Day is done, so get ready for Father’s Day! But still, you can always treat both your parents to an afternoon of delectable treats. For only RM138 nett per adult and RM68 nett per child, spend quality time as you savor an array of mouthwatering delicacies. Be sure to join Hilton PJ’s contest, where best dressed parents will stand a chance to win exclusive dining vouchers.

Date: now till 18th June 2023 (12 Noon to 4:00pm)

Gather your ‘makan’ buddies and enjoy a wonderful weekend at Melting Pot Cafe, revelling in an endless new spread buffet. Experience an unforgettable all-you-can-eat feast with a delicious mix of local, Western and Thai cuisine, complemented by interactive live cooking stations and teppan theatre. Be spoilt for choice with all the assorted options – in fact, there are over 60 dishes! Enjoy listening to Begema 5 song selections ‘live’, while you tuck into the grand feast.

Buffet High Tea (Sat & Sun)
Time: 12.30pm – 4pm
Price: RM98.00 nett per person

Buffet Dinner (Fri & Sat)
Time: 6.30pm – 10.30pm
Price: RM158.00 nett per person

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#SYABAS: Water Disruption Affects Residents Of Selangor

People in Selangor has been hit by another wave of water disruption.

This time, it involves 1.6 million residents of Petaling, Hulu Langat, Kuala Langat and Sepang, who will have to resort to water relief for an indefinite time period. The water disruption is caused by water pollution, which forced the Sungai Semenyih treatment plant to be closed from 7:30am yesterday (Sunday, 23rd October).

The odour is believed to have originated from the Nilai Industrial Park at Negeri Sembilan. “As we have no other alternatives to switch the source of raw water supply, we have to wait until the odour goes off before resuming plant operations,” explained Kumpulan Air Selangor Corporate Communication Department chief Amin Lin Abdullah.

For a more detailed list of affected areas, click here.

Lorry filled with water tanks will be sent to affected areas and especially to places that are in dire need of clean water, such as hospitals and dialysis centres.

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

Sources: The Star Online, SYABAS (1) (2).


#ChillVibes: Underrated Korean Artistes That Have Made Us Swoon Over Their Music

One does not simply talk about South Korea without ever mentioning the word “K-Pop“.

K-Pop first gained popularity in the late 1990s and eventually became a subculture among teenagers and young adults of East and Southeast Asia in the late 2000s. Before you could even study the genre, it spread to other regions of the world, turning into a pop culture sensation that is known as the “Korean Wave”.

However, beyond that glossy term, there has been a phenomenal amount of great music being produced in the Korean music scene. With the recent onslaught of pop music in Korea, these good music tend to get overlooked very easily. And if you dive deep into the Korean music scene, you will realise that it is much more diverse than you think.

I personally think that the Korean indie and hip-hop artistes have definitely grown beyond just being underground musicians. Sure, they are lesser known as compared to the K-Pop idols, but their talents are hard to ignore and we definitely want to hear more from them.

Lucky you, we managed to discover a few artistes that made us swoon over their music and we want you to be a fan too:

Zion. T always leaves us wanting more with his seductive and smooth R&B voice.

Debuted in 2011, Zion.T is best known for his frequent collaborations with numerous well-known Korean hip hop artistes such as Beenzino and Dok2. He was also featured on albums of several K-Pop artistes such as INFINITE-H, G-Dragon (BIGBANG), and Jonghyun (SHINee). His name derived from Zion, a place in the Bible and T which represents the cross. He released his first solo album, “Red Light”, on 9th April 2013.

Zion.T tends to give off a mysterious yet stylish vibe with his ever-changing trendy shades and sleek suits. While maintaining that hip hop aura, the dapper dandy made us swoon over his music while taking R&B and disco-funk cues from the likes of The Weeknd and Jamiroquai.

Crush is no stranger to the Korean music scene and we won’t deny the fact that we have a major “crush” on him.

The producer/singer-songwriter, who recently burst into the public radar, made his official debut as a solo artiste under Amoeba Culture earlier in April this year. It’s easy to understand why all eyes are firmly on this rising star ever since he dropped his first official digital single, “Sometimes”.

Prior to his debut, he was already known for his collaborations with several hip-hop and R&B artistes such as Gary and LOCO. He has also released a few songs under his name in the past, but he wasn’t managed as an artiste yet and there were no promotions for the songs. Yet, he still stood out on his own, “crushing” the charts through his collaboration tracks with other notable Korean artistes such as Zion. T, Gray, Dynamic Duo, Jay Park, and many more.

With his sexually charged voice, Crush has inevitably emerged as one of the strongest male vocalists to emerge within the K-Pop industry this year.

Despite being relatively new in the Korean mainstream music scene, Hyukoh’s popularity has already grown way beyond their expectations. They even experienced multiple accusations of plagiarism due to their sudden rise in fame.

The South Korean indie rock band consists of vocalist/rhythm guitarist Oh Hyuk (오혁), bassist Im Dong-geon (임동건), lead guitarist Im Hyun-je (임현제), and drummer Lee In-woo (이인우). They were the first act to sign with HIGHGRND (pronounced as High Ground), a subsidiary of YG Entertainment and a record label managed by Korean rapper and record producer Tablo from Epik High.

Before they signed with HIGHGRND, Hyukoh was already experiencing moderate success in the underground music scene with several sold out shows at small-scale venues. They eventually became widely known after participating in the “2015 Infinity Challenge Summer Music Festival” on popular Korean variety program “Infinity Challenge”.

Due to their impressive musical talent, they received mainly positive responses from critics and public, even breaking the top 10 of the Billboard World Albums Chart 2 months after the release of their 2nd mini-album, “22”.

Oh man, where do we even start with a rapper this charming and awesome?

Recruited by Simon D of Supreme Team, Beenzino (real name: Lim Sungbin 임성빈) first gained recognition when he posted his recordings to the DC Tribe website after becoming more involved in composing hip hop lyrics. He gained further recognition when he was featured in albums by Dok2, Epik High, Supreme Team, and Verbal Jint.

With his talent widely lauded by critics and public, it’s no surprise that he has been praised as Korea’s hip hop golden child after making his solo debut with “24:26” in 2012. Whether it’s his composing/songwriting skills or his impeccable flow, the New Zealand-raised rapper proved that he is a force to be reckoned with.

Beenzino is now a distinguished South Korean rapper and MC under Illionaire Records.

Fun fact: His name is a parody of American rapper Benzino’s name. He was also involved in albums as Jazzyfact with producer Shimmy Twice and as HotClip with Beatbox DG.

One will immediately think of Verbal Jint when they talk about Beenzino.

Verbal Jint (real name: Kim Jin-tae 김진태) is an influential South Korean rapper, lyricist, and record producer under Brand New Music. Beenzino is a fan of the veteran rapper for many reasons, one of which is because Verbal Jint was the first to successfully achieve the grammatical accuracy while creating actual rhyme schemes in Korean. Since then, his revolutionary rhyme schemes became the standard for Korean rapping within the hip hop scene.

The renowned rapper, who officially debuted in 2001 with a mini-album titled “Modern Rhymes”, is one of the first few underground musicians to have also achieved success in the mainstream market filled with K-Pop. He continues to push the boundaries and out rap newcomers with his soulful ballads in the music scene. It’s no wonder that he’s now one of the most celebrated MCs and songwriters in Korea.

15 years have passed and Paloalto is still actively writing and producing his own music.

We know for a fact that there are a lot of great musicians in Korea, but what sets Paloalto apart is how he has continuously produced music that is completely different and stands out in the music scene. Don’t let his name fool you though. He may have named himself after the Californian charter city, but surf rock definitely isn’t his musical style.

Similar to many other hip hop artistes, he is more notable for working with various other musicians who can complement his effortless sound. With more than 10 years of presence in the Korean music scene, he is now considered one of Korea’s most respected hip hop artistes.

After departing from Tiger JK’s Jungle Entertainment imprint, he upped his game by establishing his own label Hi-Lite, which has developed itself as one of the country’s premier indie labels. So far, Paloalto has released 11 singles and full albums, as well as 4 music videos. He is truly someone who keeps on giving as each listen brings a new facet of his songs to the surface.

Bumkey (real name: Kwon Ki Bum 권기범) has finally been able to prove that nothing can truly stop him from showcasing his musical talent to the world.

The hip hop musician, who spent 5 years in Los Angeles before moving back to Korea at the age of 21, has always strived to pursue a music career. He emerged in the underground hip hop scene in 2005 and was featured in the songs of both underground and mainstream hip hop figures including Dynamic Duo and Brown Eyes.

In April 2010, Bumkey made his official debut as part of the hip hop duo, 2Wins (투왼스) with Topbop of TBNY under CABA Entertainment. He has since been promoting their music actively on Korean music shows with Supreme Team and on various radio programmes. After being featured in songs from artistes like Paloalto and Dok2, he eventually signed as a solo artiste with Brand New Music.

There’s only one man in this world who can make the birthday song sounds so ridiculously good and that’s Ra.D.

Ra.D (real name: Lee Doo-hyun 이두현) is a South Korean singer-songwriter and producer who debuted in 2002 with the album “My Name is Ra.D”. But a few years later, he went on a 6-year hiatus.

During the hiatus, he was involved in producing many artistes’ albums having established his own record label, RealCollabo. 2PM, Brown Eyed Girls‘ Gain, Dynamic Duo, KeBee, UMC, Ahn Trio, and Cho PD are among the artistes that he has produced for. In February 2013, he finally made a comeback with a single tiled, “It’s Been a While”. He also produced a song called “I Hope (그랬으면 좋겠어)” for Shin Seung-hun and was featured in it.

So far, he has released 4 studio albums, one extended play (EP), and 7 singles. His latest album, which is titled “3rd Album (Soundz)”, was released last year under Loen Entertainment.

Sometimes, you’ve got to dig deep to find that one band that can make your day with their delightful tunes. How did I find out about CHEEZE? Through a random playlist from an Internet radio.

Debuted in 2011, CHEEZE is made up of vocalist Dalchong 달총 , rapper Yasu 야수, and producer/vocalist Gooreumi 구름이 (who is also a member of a band called “Bye Bye Badman”). They first started out as a 4-member band, but producer Moodi left the band in 2013. Yasu is also currently serving in the Korean army.

Under Ra.D’s music label RealCollabo (리얼콜라보), CHEEZE released their first album titled “Recipe” in April 2013. I was instantly hooked on to the song “Mango” upon discovering them. Their songs in their album can range from upbeat rhythms to nostalgic sounds that bolster story lines of love and love lost.

This year, they released “Plain”, a new album which consists of 10 songs. From “Room #501” to “Romance” to “Ticket”, “brilliant” is the only word I can use to best describe this album.

If you have no idea who Primary is, well, where you have been?

Best known for the cardboard box that he wears over his head, Primary (real name: Choi Dong Hoon 최동훈) can turn everything he touches into gold (not literally, of course). Every track that he has produced always turns out to be popular. It’s no surprise that he is one of the most sought-after producers in Korea.

The famed producer started producing in 2004 and his albums always featured heaps of artistes such as Beenzino, Dynamic Duo, Paloalto, and Zion.T. He also produced the song “Without You” for INFINITE-H. As one of the producers to fuel the rise of jazzy piano-based R&B, there’s a level of consistency in Primary’s music. Whatever he’s doing, he will make sure to keep the genre fresh and effortless sounding.

And there you have it, a list of some of our favourite Korean musicians that made us swoon. We are also fans of Korean indie bands like Glen Check and Hot Potato, but we’ll leave that story for another time. Heck, we might just compile another list of indie bands in the future ;)

For now, if you have the time, check out some other Korean artistes that may also make you swoon over their music:

Who are your favourite Korean artistes from the list? If they aren’t on the list, share your suggestions with us in the comments box below ;)

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(Video) Nur Sajat On BLACKPINK’s Concert In KL: “It’s A Good Investment”

The girls of BLACKPINK certainly brought tons of delight to fans with their “Born Pink” concert tour in Kuala Lumpur last weekend. Interestingly, the event saw an attendance of about 60,000 people, making it one of the largest live audiences that the girl group has ever had before.

However, this news has apparently rubbed some people the wrong way. Just recently, a PAS parliament member urged the federal government to “control” concerts organised by foreign artistes, including K-pop acts like BLACKPINK, claiming that they cause “unease” among Muslims. However, popular cosmetics businesswoman Nur Sajat has her own say on the matter.

In a video posted on the TikTok account @sajatperempuanfuh, the trans figure pointed out that concerts organised by international artistes were a type of investment. “Those who attended the concert are not only from Malaysia, but from other countries such as Thailand and Singapore as well. It’s a good investment, because people are buying (the tickets),” Sajat said.

“You have to understand that the concert is not 100% profitable for the BLACKPINK members, but it (also) gives profits to our tourism sector. People from other countries like Brunei who are excited to see the group perform, also came down to Malaysia to attend the concert. This is business, this is called tourism,” the “Bobo Di Mana” singer added.

Scrolling through the comments, many praised Sajat for her on point take on the issue. Read what they said:


Bruno Mars KL Concert To Be Postponed Due To 14th General Election?

Concert-goers have a reason to be worried. Bruno Mars’ “24K Magic World Tour” is set to take place in Kuala Lumpur on 9th May 2018. Coincidently, the 14th general election (GE14) also falls on the same day!

What does this mean for those attending the concert on that weekday? Will it be postponed?

PR Worldwide has released the following statement:

“Thank you for all your messages and calls in regards to the upcoming elections and Bruno Mars concert, please stay tuned to PR Worldwide for an official announcement.

The “24K Magic World Tour” proved to be a hot seller as 12,000 concert tickets were snapped up like hot cakes shortly after it was released to the public for purchase. As you may know, Bruno Mars’ concert is scheduled to take place at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil on 9th May (Wednesday) at 8:30pm.

We’ll post an update as soon as the concert organiser provides further details.


Hype’s Album Review: Kings Of Leon — Mechanical Bull Album Review

Ten years after their debut of Youth & Young Manhood, King’s Of Leon’s sixth album Mechanical Bull topped the UK Official Album Charts making this their fourth Number One on the chart.

Exuding somewhat of a fresh and invigorating sense of devotion from the band, Mechanical Bull is instantaneously likeable as compared to its previous album. Less serious with clearer dynamics between its varied rhythms, tones and personal touches, it’s no surprise that the album topped the UK Official Album Charts.

With eleven tracks on the album, we are slapped with the first single Supersoaker that has an intense and unyielding bounder that’s is rocked by Caleb Followill’s ragged vocals. A mature sound can be heard throughout Mechanical Bull that gives fans and listeners a wild, passionate feeling.

Letting lose and having fun while recording this album, Kings Of Leon showed sheer brilliance with their gorgeous tracks. Beautiful grime and grits shines through the ripping of the tracks proving that these Tennessee rockers have not lost their original touch and sound. Hype.My’s personal favourites are Rock City, Beautiful War, Temple and Coming Back Again!

A powerful, attention seeking and engaging return from Kings Of Leon, Mechanical Bull is made for a fun ride so strap in and enjoy!

Listen to Temple, one of the tracks from Mechanical Bull here:

Kings Of Leon Tops Album Charts With “Mechanical Bull”

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Concert Review: Daughtry Delivered Top-Notch Rock Show In KL

We don’t know about you, but attending a Daughtry concert on a Friday night certainly beats staying home to binge watch your TV series.

Following their pitstop in Singapore, the rock band stopped by Kuala Lumpur to perform at KL Live on 13th July. The show was led by front-man Chris Daughtry, who is best known for his tenure during the 5th season of “American Idol”. Since then, the Grammy-nominated band has become a household name in the music scene.

As Daughtry took centre stage, they kicked off the show with a newer tune, “Just Found Heaven, taken from their upcoming 5th studio album, “Cage To Rattle”. The opener was haunting yet expressive. It was followed by popular ballad “Feels Like Tonight” (Chris even played the tambourine towards the end) and powerful hit song “Battleships”.

Fans were then introduced to 2 additional new songs – “Backbone” (which was released as a promotional single earlier in March) and “Deep End”. The former is especially relatable since the lyrics talk about soldiering through tough times or a rough year. Similar to “Backbone”, mid-tempo track “Deep End” also offers hope and encourage the listener to be optimistic.

“Breakdown” was a personal favourite for yours truly. It was 1 of the 4 songs performed that night from his self-titled debut album. His vocals were delivered in a controlled and subtle manner that allowed the words to settle in. Chris also decided to sing “Long Way” (“Leave This Town: The B-Sides”), a song he wrote with Lifehouse lead singer Jason Wade. The band also performed an amazing cover of U2’s “With or Without You”, a hit that the singer wished he wrote.

Daughtry took it up a notch with “Baptized” and breakthrough single “It’s Not Over”. When it came to the quintessential singalong track, “Home”, everyone’s handphone torches were lit up. The rock band closed the show with the inspirational “Waiting for Superman” and the infectious “September”. As an added bonus, the performers also paid tribute to the late music icon Prince with a cover of his “Purple Rain”. Needless to say, the audience went bananas.

If you’re a concert-goer looking for great music and good energy, a Daughtry concert should be high on your list. Fierce and dynamic, the impressive set list had a nice blend of old materials and new releases. The band was on point the entire night and Chris did an excellent job in making his fans feel inclusive. We had a rocking good time and left the venue feeling energised!


Happy Dramatic Birthday, Justin Bieber

Over the weekend, superstar Justin Bieber had big plans to celebrate his 19th birthday with a circus themed party at London’s Cirque du Soir. For most Canadians, turning 19 is a big thing because it’s the year they would legally get to drink. So, you would imagine that by throwing a big party which includes a lot of alcohol and a guest list of fellow teen celebrities, the night would end up with Justin Bieber getting drunk, tipsily swagging the night away, and then puking in a random bush somewhere.

Minutes after the party began, it came to an end. Justin took it to Twitter to say:

Word has it that Justin’s big day was ruined after a confrontation between his entourage and the club’s security. Sure, he spent tens of thousands for the celebration in the company of friends like Ella-Paige Roberts-Clarke (his rumoured new girlfriend) and Jaden Smith. Both Ella-Paige and Jaden were underage – Ella-Paige is 17 years old whereas Jaden is only 14 years old. The club’s security guards reportedly refused to allow the underaged guests of Justin into the club.

They were under the UK’s legal drinking age limit of 18, anyway. Justin Bieber, along with his entourage, then left the club, stopping off at a McDonald’s before returning back to their hotel.

Soon after, a spokesperson for London’s Cirque du Soir released the following statement:

We, like all clubs in London, operate a strict age policy. As a few of the members of the party were under the suitable age of 18, the security team at Cirque Du Soir, London, clearly explained this rule and refused entry to the club for anyone who could not provide us with adequate proof of age. Justin Bieber visits Cirque Du Soir regularly, and he and his friends are always welcome, as long the members of the group are legally old enough to enter the club. This was simply a matter of regulation that we must adhere to.

We are very sorry, and understand it’s his birthday, but our hands are tied with local authorities and rules we need to follow as club to keep our license. We clearly didn’t want to give him the ‘worst birthday.’ He is a friend and previously was always welcomed with open arms.

Yes, no matter how popular or rich you are, the law is still the law. Sucks to be such a young millionaire, huh?

Meanwhile, #BeliebersHatePaparazzi trended on Twitter, with many tweets from Bieber fans aka Beliebers blaming Bieber’s ever present paparazzi for his birthday woes:

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#UMF: Ultra Worldwide Continues Expansion; Adds Australia, China, & India To Roster

Australia, some massive is coming your way!

Ultra Worldwide, the international arm of the World’s Premier Electronic Music Festival, Ultra Music Festival (UMF), confirms it will be entering at least 3 new territories, with even more to be announced.

Having already united 20 countries across five continents since embarking upon its global journey in Brasil, the world’s most international, independent music festival brand is adding Australia, China, and India to its unmatched international repertoire.

Brand new Road To ULTRA events will be landing in Melbourne, Australia in February 2018. Following the first event in Melbourne in 2018, organisers can also reveal that full-scale ULTRA festivals will then be touching down in both Sydney and Melbourne for 2019.

To pre-register your “Road to ULTRA Australia” tickets (February 2018), go here. More details will be released over the coming months.

For more information, hit up the Ultra Worldwide website or the Ultra Australia website.


Tony Fernandes Confirms That BTS Will Come To Malaysia

A month ago, Air Asia CEO Tan Sri Tony Fernandes has hinted that he may be bringing popular K-pop band BTS to Malaysia sometime soon – and he is serious about it!

During a talk at Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA) in Terengganu yesterday, Tony has confirmed that he will bring BTS to Malaysia for a concert.

“Am I going to bring BTS to Malaysia?” he asked when one of the students shared about her passion on music and on a certain boy group.

“Yes, I am!” he said, to which the crowd cheered. “I am going to Korea on Wednesday. Me and Rudy (AirAsia group branding head Rudy Khaw) are going to Seoul.”

“My wife is Korean… I am very confident that BTS will come to Bukit Jalil,” he said. “I have a very good minister now, Syed Saddiq, and I will bring them here.”

“I will do my best,” he said during the talk, adding that he never thought that he will receive a question regarding BTS at the local college.

So there you have it, ARMYs! Let’s cross our fingers and hope that we can finally get BTS concert in Malaysia.


Yoo Seung Ho Is Making His Way To Malaysia Next Month!

Korean actor Yoo Seung Ho will be making his way to Malaysia next month, and we’re sure that you’ll fall even deeper in love with him when you see him in real life.

The 25-year-old will be here to officiate the grand opening of PLAY UP Advance at Fahrenheit. This will also mark his first official appearance here in Malaysia! We certainly hope it won’t be the last ;)

Yoo Seung Ho was a child actor who rose to fame in the movie “The Way Home” when he was just 9 years old. Since then, he has starred in many movies and dramas such as “Arang and the Magistrate”, “I’m Not a Robot”, and “Joseon Magician”.

PLAY UP Advance is a multi-brand beauty concept store that offers more than 10,000 products for all your beauty needs. The store is home to more than 200 international and brands – and shoppers can find well-known brands from Korea, Thailand, Japan, France, UK, USA, and more.

For more details, visit PLAY UP Advance’s website and Facebook page.

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#Aquaman: Amber Heard Eyed To Play The Queen Of Atlantis

Aquaman is one of the most ridiculed superheroes of all time, but comic book fans would know that the undersea warrior is more than just a superhero with the ability to communicate with aquatic life.

Not only did he form Justice League, he also married one of the most powerful female superheroes, Mera.

In a report by The Hollywood Reporter, several sources said that Amber Heard is in negotiations to join Warner Bros.’ DC Cinematic Universe as Mera, the female lead of “Aquaman“.

Mera is the love interest of Aquaman who eventually becomes the Queen of Atlantis. Created by Jack Miller and Nick Cardy, the character was once the undersea queen in an alien otherworldly dimension commonly referred to as “Dimension Aqua”. She possesses a limited degree of telepathy and the ability to control the density of water.

First appeared in “Aquaman” #11 in September 1963, she is shown to be fleeing Leron, a criminal who seized control of her kingdom. She arrives on Earth and meets Aquaman and Aqualad, who vow to help her. However, Leron manages to capture both Aquaman and Mera, imprisoning them in Dimension Aqua.

With the help of a water spirit known as Quisp, Aquaman manages to free Mera and defeats Leron. Mera abdicates the throne of Xebel to Queen V’lana, and returns to Atlantis to marry Aquaman. Soon after, they had a son named Arthur Curry, Jr., also known as Aquababy.

If the deal is made, Heard will make her first appearance as Mera in Zack Snyder‘s “Justice League Part One”.

She will star opposite “Game of Thrones” actor Jason Momoa, who is attached to portray the titular character of the “Aquaman” standalone movie. Momoa’s character is described as a  “reluctant ruler of Atlantis caught between land dwellers that are always polluting the globe and his own people who are ready to invade the surface”.

He will will be first introduced in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice“,

James Wan is attached to helm “Aquaman”, which is currently undergoing a dual-track development.

Kurt Johnstad, who is known for his work on 2014’s “300 – The Rise Of An Empire”, penned the first draft of the script while David Leslie Johnson, who is best known for his work on “Orphan”, is penning a separate screenplay. Charles Roven, Deborah Snyder, and Zack Snyder are serving as producers.

Heard will next be seen opposite Cara Delevingne, Theo James, and her husband Johnny Depp in an upcoming mystery thriller, “London Fields”.

“Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” is set TO hit theaters on 25th March 2016. “Justice League Part One” will be released on 10th November 2017 while “Aquaman” is slated for release on 27th July 2018.

Sources: THR, Coming Soon, Aquaman’s Wikia.


There Will Be 2 More Along With The Gods Movies!

No one foresaw the success of “Along With The Gods: The Two Worlds”.

The movie, which was released in February, not only became the 2nd biggest box office hit in Korean film history, but was a massive hit in South East Asian countries – including Malaysia.

The movie tugged on the heartstrings of moviegoers, using the simple themes of family and love to tell the story of firefighter Kim Jahong.

A sequel, titled “Along With The Gods: The Last 49 Days”, will be out soon, and now, the executive producer has confirmed that there will be 2 more movies in the series.

CEO Won Dongyeon of Realies Pictures said, “After finishing the scenario by the end of this year, we are planning to concurrently film the 3rd and 4th films at the end of next year like (we did for) the first and 2nd films.”

The movies are currently in the pre-production stage, with the team considering the possibility of a prequel of spin-off. However, unlike the first 2 films which was based on a webtoon, the 3rd and 4th installments will be original stories. Kim Yonghwa, who helmed the first 2 films, will be directing the 3rd and 4th films too.

“Along With The Gods: The Last 49 Days” will be premiering in local cinemas on 23rd August.

It will be about the grim reapers who are facing their final 49th trial. They’ll meet a god who remembers 1,000 years of the past and will help them to find the forgotten secrets of their past, current, and future lives.

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#Alvivi: One-Half Of Alvivi Duo, Vivian Lee, Jailed 6 Months Over “Bak Kut Teh” Post

One-half of the “Alvivi” aka “Sumptuous Erotica” duo, Vivian Lee May Ling, has been sentenced to 6 months in jail was after she was convicted of sedition over a mock greeting featuring “bak kut teh” during the Muslim fasting month.

Sessions Court Judge Abdul Rashid Daud delivered the sentence as the matter involved the sensitivities of the Muslim community. “You know that pork is haram (forbidden) for Muslims. Like what the prosecutor said, ‘nasi sudah jadi bubur’, even if there was apology, but your actions have injured the feelings of Malaysians,” he said, adding that he was imposing the prison term to deter others from doing the same.

The judge said the 6-month jail term, minus the 8 days Lee spent in lock-up from 18th July to 25th July 25 2013, was meted out as this was her first offence. Thus, the sentence for the 27-year-old ex-companion of controversial sex blogger Alvin Tan Jye Yee will be reduced to 5 months and 22 days.

The sentence is to run from today (Friday, 27th May). He also granted a stay but increased bail from RM10,000 to RM20,000 pending an appeal. First-time convictions for sedition are punishable with a maximum RM5,000 fine or a maximum 3-year jail term or both.

On 11th July 2013, Alvin and Vivian uploaded a controversial “Ramadhan greeting” posting, which contained the words “Selamat Berbuka Puasa (dengan bak kut teh… wangi, enak, menyelerakan)” together with a halal logo. Both Alvin and Vivian were charged on 18th July 2013 under the Sedition Act but Alvin absconded and is now in the US.

Sources: MMO, The Star Online, Bernama / Featured image: kaskus.co.id.


Stratosphere Invites You To Dress Up And Follow The Rabbit

It’s time to hop around like bunnies! ;)

If you think that you have to wait for Halloween to dig out your party costumes, think again. Stratosphere invites you and your circle of party animals to dress up for some fun this weekend. Happening this September 13th (Saturday), is none other than the most sought after Follow The Rabbit party!

Slated to happen on Asia’s first and only grass helipad bar — Stratosphere, this wild animals costume theme party will feature the #1 DJ in Malaysia 2013 as voted by The DJ List — DJ French Chris as well as opening acts by DJ Danoef (Germany) and DJ Kuma (Malaysia).

Apart from enjoying a night of deep house, tech house and minimal music, the best dressed animals (male and female) will also stand the chance to win prizes worth RM50 each.


Contest: 3 Sets Of B&B Labs Hygiene Series Up For Grabs!

With the alarming rate of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia, there is no better time to take good care of our personal hygiene by keeping our hands and environment clean and purified all the time.

Here’s the dilemma: many sanitising products in the market tend to overly dry the hands or have sticky/tacky texture. As a result, people with eczema, dermatitis and dry sensitive skin conditions tend to find it quite uncomfortable.

This is where B&B Labs comes in. The newly-launched Hygiene Series is not only WHO-approved, but the skin cosmeceutical brand also uses recommended active ingredients and/or clinically validated ingredients to be tough on viruses and bacteria. In addition, Hygiene Series ensures that the formulations are always safe and caring for the skin mantle.

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Thanks to B&B Labs, we have 3 sets of Hygiene Series up for grabs. Each set comes with Disinfect – Air & Surface Antiseptic Solution (500ml), Cleanse – Non-Drying Hand Wash (250ml), Attack – Hand Sanitiser (60ml), Protect – Hand Serum (50ml).

To find out more about about the Hygiene Series, click here.

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