Hype’s Now Playing: TAO – Z.TAO

Following the news of Tao setting up his own solo studio in China, the former idol group member has officially made his solo debut as a Chinese artiste. Tao previously hinted at his solo debut by sharing a couple of pictures of him working in a recording studio on 26th June.

As promised, a music video for his solo mini album was just released but already, he has landed in the heat of controversy yet again – this time, for the lyrics of his songs.

To commemorate the release of the music video, Tao posted on his Weibo:

“T.A.O” talks again of our “Yesterday”, and now I share “One Heart” with you all.

The message supposedly incorporates the titles of the 3 songs on the album.

He went on to say, “I recorded what I wanted to say in the lyrics. I hope you will like it. I thank everyone around me who has helped me. I hope that at this moment that all of us can be joyful and happy. As you have given me hope, I will give you all a more beautiful tomorrow. I love you.”

However, netizens on one online community site took the time to analyse the lyrics of the songs in “T.A.O” and noted that parts that seem to take a jab at his time in Korea as a musician under SM Entertainment, particularly in “T.A.O” and “One Heart”. As such, some netizens have taken issue with what they see as a sense of ingratitude for the fame and fandom he has gained due to his activities in Korea as part of EXO.

Do you think he was referring to his time in Korea, as part of EXO? Watch and listen to his newly released solo music video below:


#KPop: Block B Leader Zico Raps About Reveal Of Relationship With AOA’s Seolhyun

Zico (지코) finally broke his silence after paparazzi revealed his relationship with AOA’s Seolhyun (김설현).

A fan known as tory369, shared Zico’s 2016 Nike Unlimited Korea performance on Instagram. The Block B leader started off his rap with, “Ah, there’s that one memory that I can’t forget. The day my car, my house, and my personal life got revealed to everyone,” referring to the day Dispatch published “date” photos of him and Seolhyun.

“I’m sorry to the fans that were disappointed. But the fact that you guys are first won’t change, right. I remember all my past mistakes. But there are things you should be more worried about than my private life.

That’s the real right that you should look for. But the owners of this country are you. You should know, to many haters, that I got hate comments from you guys for 5 years. You cursed out my personality, my parents, and made sexually harassing comments, even though you’d shut up if you got a lawsuit.”

On 10th August, Dispatch released images of the couple going on multiple dates. Apparently, the 2 met through work when they had overseas promotions and music program schedules.

Shortly after the photos were released, both Seven Seasons (Block B’s label) and FNC Entertainment (AOA’s label) have confirmed that Zico and Seolhyun are dating.

What do you think about Zico’s rap? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Pomelo Says Hello To The Year Of The Rabbit With Snatched CNY Collection

If you’re planning on doing some last-minute clothes shopping for the Lunar New Year, just make a quick beeline for Pomelo’s Lunar New Year 2023 Collection. Whether you’re on the lookout for elegant, one-and-done classic styles, or casual, contemporary pieces for cozy gatherings – Pomelo’s Lunar New Year line invites all fashion-forward women to explore its unique, curated assortment of festive looks.

With the theme ‘Be Our Guest’, Pomelo Fashion – Southeast Asia’s leading omnichannel fashion platform – is welcoming the Year of the Rabbit with a festive lineup now available on the Pomelo app, online, and in-stores.

The collection features stunning oriental styles in auspicious hues of red, pink, and champagne gold, all designed to ring in endless prosperity and success for the year ahead. Highlights include stylish silhouettes inspired by the classic Qipao, modern-detailed blouses, and ditsy floral pieces that can be worn as a set or styled separately.

To commemorate the Year of the Rabbit, Pomelo has also collaborated with iconic Sanrio character, My Melody, to present Pomelo x My Melody – a sweet and playful collection of casual-chic pieces inspired by everyone’s favourite lovable bunny.

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Furthermore, from now till 23 Jan, 2023, all customers stand to enjoy up to 50% off on thousands of products on the Pomelo app and online, with no minimum spend. To sweeten the deal, customers can also land additional savings of up to 20% off by stacking on special vouchers, with a minimum spend of RM330. For customers who prefer to shop in-store, selected items are also going at up to 50% off with exclusive store-wide deals.

The Pomelo Lunar New Year 2023 collection is available on the Pomelo app (IOS/Android), online and in-store at 1 Utama Shopping Centre. Prices start at RM95.90.


GSC Introduces 1st 4DX Cinema In Klang Valley

Get ready to take your movie-watching experience to another level as Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) finally brings the 4DX technology to one of its cinemas in Klang Valley!

First introduced in Johor Bahru at GSC Paradigm Mall, the 4DX cinema allows cinemagoers to enjoy an immersive movie experience, making it seem as though you are inside the movie itself.

“We provide the largest number of multisensory signature effects industry-wide. With over different kinds of signature effects, 4DX creates the most outstanding environment for movies,” GSC writes on its official page.

Owned and developed by South Korean company CJ 4DPLEX, 4DX employ motion enabled chairs, which create strong vibrations and sensations, as well as other environmental controls for simulated weather or other conditions, such as lightning, rain, flashing (strobe) lights, fog and strong scents.

The technology is similar to MBO’s MX4D developed by the American company MediaMation, which also allows a film to be augmented with environmental effects such as seat motion, wind, rain, lights, and scents along with the standard video and audio.

“Every second counts in the movie experience. What matters is how we transform those moments into reality. Delivering precise and elaborate seat motions with the movie scenes is our specialty. Not only do 4DX motion seats have a wide range of speed control, they also deliver precise vibrations to bring out realistic emotions and feelings,” GSC adds.

The 4DX cinema is now available at GSC 1 Utama, pricing at RM34 per ticket. The movies currently playing at GSC 4DX cinema are “Aquaman” and “Bumblebee”.


Interview: BE:FIRST Members Share Their Individual Goals For 2023

In celebration of a brand New Year, Japanese supergroup BE:FIRST has a special message for their fans, especially those in Southeast Asia. The members of this boy band – Junon, Leo, Ryoki, Souta, Manato, Shunto, Ryuhei – recently gathered together to share what they’re thankful for from the past year and the memories along the way.

Looking ahead, each member from BE:FIRST also took time to share their New Year’s resolution and what they hope to achieve in the coming months. While some want to focus on internal growth, others have a bucket list they wish to tick off before the year end. Read on to see what they had to say:

1. What are your thoughts about your busy and successful 2022?

Leo (レオ): We had many ‘first-time’ experiences in 2022. It is all thanks to the love and support by people around us. We hope to do even better this year.

2. With those ‘first-time’ experiences in 2022, please share something memorable to you.

Shunto (シュント): BMSG FES ‘22 was definitely one of the most impressive memories amongst all of us. While BE:FIRST is new to the music scene as well as BMSG as a management company, it was an honor for all of us including other artists to get together to work on creating such an event. It certainly excites us for next year’s events!

Junon (ジュノン): It would have to be the release of our first album, ‘BE:1’. We also had the opportunity to perform in some major music festivals during the summer. It was fun collaborating with Jonas Blue during his set. Speaking of a recent event, we participated in the recent Asia Artist Awards (AAA) for the first time. There have been so many memories from this year.

Sota (ソウタ): What we’ve been aiming for in 2022 remains the same in this new year; and that is to pursue BE:FIRST’s music and show the world who we are as a group. Please stay tuned and root for us!

4. Please share your individual goals or challenges for 2023.

Ryoki (リョウキ): I’d like to fulfill my role as an artist, actor, and simply as a human being…lol (Manto) My personal goal… I want to be more physically fit.

Ryuhei (リュウヘイ): I would like to go abroad. Maybe we can do a boot camp somewhere.

Sota: I got an opportunity as a dance instructor and mentor choreographer in New Zealand at the start of this year, so I would like to utilize my talent when/where needed. That would be my second goal. My first goal is to grow together with BE:FIRST and as an artist.

Leo: For me, it would be to reach my ideal as a BE:FIRST, and also to become the ideal ‘me’. Additionally, I want to broaden my ability to express myself. Oh, I also want to increase my cooking repertoire.

Shunto: I want to get a driver’s license. I will turn 20 years old this year. It sounds cool to drive a car. (Sota cuts in here saying, ‘You should declare “I want to become an adult.”’ and Junon adds “He hasn’t grown up yet” as a joke.)

Junon: I want to take care of myself by eating and sleeping well. (Everyone else agrees “That’s most important!”)

5. If you were to perform overseas, which countries would you like to go to?

Manato (マナト): I would love to go to the United States — the mecca of music, and perform on the streets. Also, I’ve always wanted to go to the Apollo Theater in New York City. I’d love to perform there one day!

Ryuhei: My choice would be Indonesia. I am grateful that many people there have watched our recent interview video on CNN. Also, I want to deliver our performances more to our fans throughout Asia.

6. Do you have any message to your fans in Asia?

Ryoki: Thank you all for your continuous support. As we close the year 2022 and welcome 2023, we have many challenges ahead of us. We hope to not only deliver our music, but also we look forward to opportunities to perform in person overseas. Please continue following us.

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#Baywatch: Dwayne Johnson Shares What It’s Like To Kiss Zac Efron

Ever wondered what it’s like to share a kiss with Zac Efron? Just ask Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, he would know.

The upcoming action comedy “Baywatch” reboot recently released a red band trailer and it features an underwater kissing scene between the 2 actors.

The scene appears to be of a dream Matt Brody (Efron’s character). In the snippet, he is seen locking lips with actress Alexandra Daddario. But when he pulls back, he’s horrified to find that it’s Mitch Buchannon (played by The Rock).

In speaking with Entertainment Tonight, Johnson revealed what it felt like to kiss Efron underwater during the funny “Baywatch” scene. “Millions and millions of young ladies, and ladies in general, want to know … His lips were like if you have a bottle and you shatter it on the ground – that shattered glass,” Johnson joked, before adding that his handsome co-star has “soft lips.”

However, Efron didn’t share the same fond memories as Johnson. When asked who was the better kisser between Johnson and Daddario, the 29-year-old hunk replied, “She (Alexandra) was a better kisser for sure. But it was funnier to look up and see Dwayne’s face.”

Johnson is still the reigning People’s Sexiest Man Alive. So could Efron potentially claim this year’s title? “Do I get a vote? Then yes, absolutely I could see that,” he told People. “I could see 1 out of 5 happening, I can’t divulge that right now, but he’s in the top 5.”

“Baywatch” is slated for release on 25th May 2017.


#LRT: Free Rides From 13th to 15th September On Kelana Jaya Line

Commuters will be able to enjoy free rides on the Kelana Jaya LRT Line from 13th (Tuesday) to 15th September (Thursday).

The move was announced by Rapid KL on a press statement on their website, who explained that they decided to apologise to their customers following the frequent train breakdowns this week.

In a press conference held earlier today, Prasarana Group Managing Director Datuk Azmi Abdul Aziz also expressed that the company would like to show its appreciation to their customers.

“On behalf of RapidRail Sdn Bhd (RapidRail), we would like to offer our sincerest apologies over the incidents; this is our way of showing appreciation to our loyal commuters. We are indebted to all our customers and we want to provide the utmost comfort to our passengers.”

Kelana Jaya LRT Line Chief Operating Officer, Ismail Abdullah, also apologised, explaining that the unfortunate incident happened due to several glitches in the signalling and communication system between the Ampang Park and Dang Wangi stations. In order to access and attend the situation, they were forced to shut off the power to several stations.

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


Our Stay @ The Temple Tree Resort Langkawi Ended, But We Didn’t Want To Leave!!

Fly only one hour north of Kuala Lumpur, and you’ll be whisked away to a fantastical locale!

Nestled within a century-old coconut tree plantation and enveloped by lush, leafy greenery, Temple Tree Resort Langkawi is a heritage resort made up of eight beautifully-preserved Malaysian houses dating back to the 1930s, lovingly restored and relocated to Langkawi from across the country. Steeped in amazing stories, rich histories, and heritage, all of Temple Tree Resort Langkawi’s houses, rooms and suites have been retrofitted with modern amenities to afford guests a luxurious resort living experience while they enjoy a true taste of Malaysia.

Despite all that we already knew about the resort, we were still blown away by it upon our arrival. What’s more, the wealth of experiences we were afforded during our 3-day 2-night trip – from magnificent cuisines to heavenly massages, sinful shopping sprees to a sunset cruise on a catamaran – made it feel like a trip of a lifetime. Here’s a look back at our unforgettable holiday.

We were fortunate to have been included among invited media representatives for an amazing staycation at a fabled resort in Langkawi. The Temple Tree Resort, which has 21 rooms and suites, is located on Pantai Cenang, Langkawi, and is just a one hour’s flight from Kuala Lumpur. From the airport, it only takes 10 to 15 minutes to get to the resort. Upon our arrival, we were served with The Temple Tree Resort’s Welcome Drink – made with cucumber, mint, and a few additional components. It has a somewhat bitter flavour, but it was definitely nutritious and, most importantly, refreshing.

After gulping down our refreshing beverage, we headed for a quick lunch at The Temple Tree Bar & Restaurant, located within the Ipoh House (basically, the reception area). What we loved about this dine-in area is that it offers a retro-chic vibe with a pinch of heritage. The food served has a mix of traditional Malaysian, Asian and even international cuisine. For our lunch, we had to make our own pizza. They’d prepared all the ingredients for us, so we just had to create them however we liked. It was indeed a fun thing to do, because we got creative and shared it amongst ourselves.

After a good Italian lunch, we went on a tour around the resort. The beauty of this resort comes from two main factors: nature and the houses. The entire resort is surrounded by lush, green plantation, keeping the area cool. As for the houses, there are 8 in total, and each one is different from the other. After the tour, we were all showed to our rooms. Ours was Plantation 6.

We had a good rest till 6pm and then got ready for the Sunset Mocktails at Temple Tree Garden. They’ve set a table by the pool and had a barista prepare some drinks for us. There were two options given: Cinderella (mocktail) and Temple Tree Sling (cocktail). We went with the Cinderella mocktail that contains pineapple juice, orange juice and syrup. To compliment our drinks, they served us Salted Edamame and Devil Popcorn. We were considered lucky on that day, because we got to catch the perfect golden hour for the day.

At about 7pm, we headed for dinner at The Temple Tree Bar & Restaurant. We had a 4-course-meal that began with Bruschetta & Nachos Chili Con Carne. Both appetisers had so much deliciously tangy flavour! Then, we had Pumpkin Soup – the creamiest pumpkin soup we’ve ever had (even though we aren’t really fans of pumpkins).

For mains, the Signature Ayam Percik came with a small portion of rice served with chicken and sweet sambal. This dish was simply amazing and flavourful, and the chicken wass cooked to perfection. Last but not least, for dessert we had Sago Gula Melaka with small chunks of mangoes. The dessert looked sweet, but it was just nice, especially when you eat it with the chopped mangoes.

Once lunch was over, we decided to check out the area near Pantai Cenang, which is only 5 minutes away from the resort. Going there refreshed our memories of the entire place. We still remembered some of the shops we visited during the pre-Covid era – but it was good to see that many had undergone ugrades. One of our favourite attractions was the fire show. You get to watch stuntmen playing with fire right at the beach. There are also a few cafe & bars for you too chill at. Of course, the best thing to do in Langkawi is to shop for chocolates and booze since, they’re duty free. Our team went into a few chocolate stores and we grabbed as many chocolates as we could to bring home. It was super convenient, seeing that it’s easy to get Grab services from the resort to the beach.

Although we took some time to sleep, we woke up early, at 8am, to join in a calming yoga session at the resort. There was a yoga instructor who guided us through the session. After that, we headed for breakfast. This was the cutest and most Instagrammable breakfast, because we got to experience both Bali and Bridgerton vibes at the same time. One of our media friends stayed in the Straits House, so we decided to do breakfast there since they have ample space and a private pool. We got the “Santai & Swim” Breakfast set, where we indulged in a sumptuous spread of Malaysian and international breakfast favourites, picnic-style, and in the pool.

After a good breakfast, we got up close and personal with Irene Vairo, the resort manager. With more than 18 years of stellar hospitality experience under her belt, Irene manages all aspects of the resort and is the go-to person in charge of lodging arrangements, food and beverage management, human resources and culture organization, housekeeping maintenance and guest services control. Irene is from Cuorgnè (Turin), Italy, but her heart was charmed by Langkawi when she first visited in 2016.

It was indeed a fruitful session with Irene and once we were done, we headed to the Colonial House for lunch. Originally built by Arab goldsmith traders, the house is a 1920s architectural delight and an ideal space for gatherings.

We had satay, tuna sandwiches, spring rolls, samosas, fried noodles, fresh fruits and homemade burnt cheesecake. The food was all good, but the one that interested us the most was the burnt cheesecake. Believe it or not, all the cakes and pastries served at Temple Tree Resort is handmade by their culinary chef. And the taste? Simply amazing!

To make our stay extra fun, we were given a complimentary massage session. The Temple Tree Spa offers a few massage services, namely Asian Fusion massage, traditional Malay massage, back and shoulder massage and foot massage. Seeing that we had been walking around so much, the best option was the foot massage. We could tell that the masseurs really knew what they were doing because when they began to massage our feet, they were able to tell us if there was anything wrong with our digestive system or our body.

Next on our itinerary was the All In Langkawi Catamaran a.k.a sunset cruise. We took the half-day charter, which is inclusive of transport to and from the resort, and food and drinks. We went around 5pm, just in time to soak up the beauty of the Andaman Sea against Langkawi’s spectacular sunset. However, not all days can guarantee a smooth sail. We had a choppy ride and some of us experienced sea sickness. Nonetheless, it was a good experience for all of us.

For an extra special dinner on our last night, we switched things up with an intimate 5-course menu, under the Langkawi star-strewn skies. Unfortunately for us, there weren’t any stars that night because of the rainy season. The good thing is, we got to enjoy a good meal. We started off with the Mushroom Egg Crepe and Prawn Mango Tartare on Cucumber. Simple ingredients, but the taste was 5-star. Then we had carrot soup with bread. The soup was mushy and had original flavours. The bread was the best part – it was so crunchy, but when dipped in the soup, it became super soft. Then we had Salmon Niçoise. A French classic salad served with grilled salmon, potato, quail egg, olives and green beans. For mains, Grilled Barramundi with Seafood Tomato Stew. We loved the tomato stew, as it has so much flavour and tanginess. And to wash it down, we had Chocolate Brownie with Italian Gelato and Fresh Berries. Warm, fudgy and sweet!

Only a few hours before we had to head back to KL. So we had a good breakfast at the bar & restaurant, buffet style. They had all sorts of food, ranging from pastries, breads, sausages and cereals to fresh fruits and many more. You can also order any style of eggs you want from the kitchen. After breakfast, we soaked up a good dose of the resort, before bidding adieu. We knew we were going to miss the place.

Our time at the resort was wonderful. The hotel staff was welcoming and accommodating, attending to all our needs. We were hesitant to leave this wonderful refuge and return to KL because we had grown to appreciate it. We will most definitely make reservations to stay if we have a chance to visit Langkawi again.

We heartily endorse visiting The Temple Tree Resort Langkawi. It’s a great location at which to unwind, and it’s highly family-oriented. The Cenang mall and beach are relatively close by. Also, the resort is pet-friendly! And apart from the nearby attractions, you’ll be sure to enjoy your stay at the resort itself.

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Jacky Cheung Tickets Sold Out; Organiser StarPlanet To Add One More Show

As most of you would’ve heard by now, Cantopop “god” Jacky Cheung (张学友) is set to bring his “A Classic Tour” concert to Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on 26th and 27th January 2018.

Dubbed the “God of Songs” of Hong Kong, the “Heavenly King” crooner is known for his rich baritone voice and has released numerous hits such as “Everlasting Love” (只想一生跟你走), “Goodbye Kiss” (吻别), and “Your First Name, My Last Name” (妳的名字,我的姓氏). His most recent album, titled “Wake Up Dreaming” (醒著做夢), was released in December 2014. It achieved spectacular sales records, topping iTunes chart within one week of its release. The physical album was sold out in Malaysia, resulting in additional orders from recording label, Universal Music Malaysia. Furthermore, it consists of 10 tracks including “The Rest Of Time”, “It’s Not Too Late”, and “Tears Of Time”.

Pre-sale tickets went on sale late last week, XOX and Citi (for Citibank card members) on 19th and 20th October 2017 respectively, and as expected, it was snapped up in the blink of an eye. Hundreds of fans also made a beeline for the official ticket launch ( 21st October 2017) at Quill City Mall in Kuala Lumpur 48 hours prior. Many fans were, of course, left sorely disappointed when they learned that tickets to both nights of Jacky Cheung’s “A Classic Tour” concert were quickly sold out.

StarPlanet, the organiser for Jacky Cheung’s concert in Kuala Lumpur, has taken to their Facebook page to announce that they’re working on adding another show. Word on the street is that the show could possibly take place on 28th January 2018, as previously predicted by several Chinese media outlets.

The mad rush for Jacky Cheung’s “A Classic Tour” concert tickets is about to begin once more. Get ready to get a-clickin’, guys!


Warner Bros: 10 New DC Films Revealed – #TheFlash, #JusticeLeague & MORE!

We can barely breathe now and we need someone to pass us the oxygen tank. Why, you ask? Because the titles for Warner Bros’ DC Comics films have been revealed!

On October 15th, Warner Bros’ CEO Kevin Tsujihara made a surprise announcement by revealing the titles of the 9 new DC Comics films that were scheduled through 2020. Zack Snyder’s upcoming superhero film “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice” will be the launch pad for the subsequent films in the DC Cinematic Universe after the studio moved forward its release date to March 25, 2016.

Slated for release on 5th of August in 2016, DC’s Cinematic Universe will feature its first antihero film “Suicide Squad” and it will be directed by David Ayer. The announcement also confirmed that “Game of Thrones” actor Jason Momoa will be playing the blonde-haired superhero Aquaman.

After gaining her role as Wonder Woman in “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice“, Gal Gadot will reprise her role in her standalone film while Zack Synder will direct another 2 DC Comic films, Justice League Part One and Justice League Part Two, with Ben Affleck, Henry Cavill, and Amy Adams reprising their respective roles.

“The Perks of Being a Wallflower” actor Ezra Miller is set to play The Flash in the DC Cinematic Universe while “The Fast & Furious” actor Dwayne Johnson is set to play Black Adam in “Shazam”. By 2020, there will be a reboot of “Green Lantern” and a standalone film for Cyborg, starring Ray Fisher. According to our source, Tsujihara also stated in the press release there are solo films planned for both Batman and Superman but there are no release dates for both films yet.

Other than DC Comics films, Warner Bros made announcements about other films such as the Harry Potter spin-off films and the LEGO movies. Based on J.K. Rowling’s original story and screenwriting debut, it was reported that there are 3 films planned for Harry Potter spin-off film “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them” and they are set to be released in 2016, 2018, and 2020.

Following the success of “The LEGO Movie“, 3 new LEGO-branded films are slated for release over the next 4 years, starting with “LEGO Ninjago” on September 23, 2016. It was recently confirmed that “LEGO Batman” will have its own solo film on May 26, 2017 and the sequel for “The LEGO Movie” is set to be released in 2018.

Oh man, we don’t know about you but we almost died upon hearing all these news! With so many superhero films coming our way, we just can’t wait to witness the battle between the Marvel Cinematic Universe and the DC Cinematic Universe!


The Prodigy Reveals Upcoming Album Release Date & Tracklist

Infinite hype has been buzzing around the music world since The Prodigy announced that they will be releasing their sixth studio album in 2015. The English band recently teased fans via Facebook by posting up things like concert photos, potential song titles, videos, and digital artwork in preparation for the release of their upcoming album.

Finally, the tease comes to an end as The Prodigy gave fans more to sink their teeth into with the announcement of the name, tracklist and release date of their album on Facebook.

Along with a 14 song tracklist for the album, fans of both The Prodigy and the newer electronic music artistes should be stoked to see the band’s collaboration with UK Dubstep heavyweight Flux Pavilion entitled “Rhythm Bomb”. The album entitled “The Day Is My Enemy ” is set for release on March 30th and will make for the band’s sixth studio album.

For more on The Prodigy, stalk them via these platforms: Website, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.

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RiRi + Matt Are Back On!

Well, well, well, look what the international celebrity news brought in. It appears that Matt Kemp and Rihanna are back in the dating game!

24-year-old Major League Baseball outfielder Matt Kemp was spotted in a Los Angeles restaurant on 13th January all “forever alone” until who should saunter in soon after but redheaded artiste Rihanna? Yes, that hair is just a tad hard to go completely unnoticed. Both Rihanna and Matt were then hauled off to a private table for a cozy little dinner date. Hmm. A candlelit one, perhaps?

Is Matt going to be worth our RiRi’s time though? She did, after all, just recover from her on-and-off-and-on again charade with notorious artiste Chris Brown.

Note: Rihanna recently called it quits with Chris Brown (again) after finding out that he was still seeing his ex, Karrueche Tran, behind her back. Tsks!

Maybe RiRi has really found love in a hopeless place restaurant!


#UberStarbucks: Get Your Favourite Frappuccino Delivered To Your Doorstep!

Fancy some coffee delivered to your doorstep?

Uber is doing exactly that tomorrow (Friday, 21st October), as they’ll be sending out a set of 2 Frappuccinos your way from 11am until 4pm.

Just the thing to brighten up our Thursday afternoon! Thank you @uber_my for dropping by with some yummy @mystarbucks Frappuccino! #UberStarbucks #UberMY #Starbucks #Coffee #AfternoonCoffee #Frappuccino

A photo posted by Hype Malaysia (@hypemy) on Oct 20, 2016 at 1:01am PDT

This promo is available at all Uber cities – Klang Valley, Selangor, Penang, Ipoh, Johor, Kota Kinabalu, and Kuching. Each order will cost RM10 and the recipient will receive a Coffee Frappuccino and a Caramel Frappuccino.

All you have to do is follow these steps:

However, keep in mind that demand for this promo will be high, so don’t give up so fast! Try, try, and try again until you succeed!

In addition to this promo, you’ll also stand a chance to win yourself RM200 in Uber credit, just by posting a photo on Instagram! It’s easy, just take a photo showing how you enjoyed your Frappuccinos, hashtag #UberStarbucks, and tag @uber_my on Instagram.

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


M’sian Girl Recalls Encounter With Police Father During MCO 2.0 Roadblock

What would you do if you stumble upon your family member who was on duty during the MCO 2.0 roadblock?

A Malaysian girl named Isma Diana took to her Twitter recently to share a funny situation she encountered when the officer who conducted the inspection was her own father!

“When your own dad is in charge of the roadblock be like,” she captioned her video post. Interestingly, he even played along with her antics by acting like a tough inspector, asking Isma to return back. At the time of writing, the girl’s tweet has since gone viral, with over 24k likes on Twitter.

Not long after that, Isma clarified in another tweet thread that she has a letter of permission for her to travel to and from her workplace. She concluded by asking everyone to pray for her daddy and also to his fellow team members who are carrying out their duties during this current MCO 2.0 period.

The post was met with tons of amusing remarks left by netizens. In this case, a few also chimed in by sharing their similar experiences on their encounter as well. In addition, others also shared their warm wishes and prayers for Isma’s dad and the team to remain strong in performing their tasks.

“I bet the person in the car behind her must be anxious after hearing the police screaming ?,” @namasayaaiman remarked.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Alesso ft Roy English – Cool

Swedish DJ/producer Alesso, has revealed the video for “Cool”, his Roy-English assisted single. Directed by Emil Nava, this video stunning! Shot at Venice Beach High School, the same spot where the music video for Britney Spears’ “Hit Me Baby One More Time” was shot, “the video for “Cool” opens with a nerdy Alesso cycling his way to school.

It follows with him walking through the school hallway alone as he heads to class. Once in class, Alesso suddenly loses it and starts dancing, quite fabulously we must say. Alesso is seen breaking out some super cool dance moves throughout school grounds before dropping his nerdy look and making his way to the school’s homecoming/prom.

Of course, if you pay attention to the video, you’d also get to go into Alesso’s dream where the super hot teacher is seen dancing in sexy lingerie. ;)

Check out the stunning video for “Cool” below:

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Diplo Calls Taylor Swift Fans “The Worst People In The World”

According to Diplo, Swifties need to chill the eff out.

We all remember the incident with Diplo and Taylor Swift right? The one that left Swift fuming her about her “small butt” and caused Lorde to step in and call-out Diplo’s small penis? Well, it looks like what seemed to be all love and fair for publicity turned into a bitter battle that got Diplo “fearing for his life”.

Diplo had a recent interview with GQ magazine in conjunction with the magazine’s “Legacy Project“. In his interview, the head of the Mad Decent label mentioned something about knowing all of Swift’s “secrets”. Secrets that he feels have put his life in danger.

“It sucks for me, because now I have to not be as crazy as I am on the internet. Which totally sucks, because it’s not going to be fun anymore. But the repercussions are really bad. Like, Taylor Swift fans are really crazy. They threatened to murder me and stuff. It’s really bizarre, and disgusting. They’re the worst people in the world. And I’m a pretty big fan. But they’re like ‘I wish your kids had Down syndrome.’ They’re so evil. I dissed Lady Gaga before, and the gays were never even this mean. They’re funny. These people are like mean-spirited, evil human beings. I’m not a politician. I shouldn’t have to be under the microscope for people like that. [Taylor] has like 40 million Twitter fans. Forty million! Yeah. It’s crazy. I’m a fan though.”

The one half of Jack Ü also admits to being a fan of Swift but he sure does not appreciate how Swifties has reacted to his tweet:

Yeah. And I’m a pretty big fan. But they’re like “I wish your kids had Down syndrome.” They’re so evil. I dissed Lady Gaga before, and the gays were never even this mean. They’re funny. These people are like mean-spirited, evil human beings. I’m not a politician. I shouldn’t have to be under the microscope for people like that.

We wonder what’s going on between these two and what secrets of Taytay that Diplo holds that has lead to him being so afraid. For publicity or not, it’s rather obvious that Diplo and Swift are not too fond of each other and it has become very obvious that the “Blank Space” singer is not to be crossed.

Read Diplo’s full interview with GQ magazine here.


Plan Ahead For Your Trips With 12 Long Weekends In 2023

Great news, everyone! We’re only a few months away from 2023, which means we’ve made it through another year of trials. We’re guessing that most of you are just trying to get by, with work, school, and other stressful events circling on your mind, and would do anything for a quick break.

That is why we want to help you regain your motivation by providing a preview of the upcoming public holidays and long weekends! We’ve also included some suggestions for when you can apply for leave to extend your vacation (shhh!)

You need a well-deserved break from the office! If you work from home, you will undoubtedly require some time away from your usual domestic environment. As a result, we’ve compiled a list to help you plan your trip more easily.

The national public holidays in 2023 are:

These are the long weekends (without vacation leave):

Since we want to ensure that you don’t waste away your precious annual leaves too, here’s a guide to spending them wisely:

Are you looking forward to the new year? Make sure to mark your calendars so that you won’t miss out on your next vacay in 2023!

Neetashini Kanendran contributed to this article

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#CanI: Drake x Beyoncé Collaboration Track Leaked Online

Remember in 2013, when Drake was featured in Beyoncé‘s track “Mine” from her self-titled album?

Well, Beyoncé returned the favour by lending her vocals to Drake’s yet-to-be released track “Can I”. Unfortunately, the song has been leaked.

The track has fairly minimal instrumentals and is focused more on the vocals. However, Beyoncé, often famed for her vocal prowess, hardly sang in the track. Her only contribution in the tracks were the frequently repeated “Can I” and “Baby”.

The song is rumoured to be included in Drake’s upcoming “Views From The 6” album, but the fate of the song is unknown now. “Can I” was not purely a collaboration between the 2 powerhouses, as OVO Sound newcomer Sal Houdini was also featured in the track.

But Houdini claimed that he won’t be taking park in the end product, and the leaked track was just a demo and “it was just for fun”. The information was made public on his Instagram account.

Wait what?… The fcuk just happened?!?! If you find the link please report it. I didn’t mean to do this it was just for fun.

A photo posted by Sal Houdini (@sal_houdini) on May 20, 2015 at 6:45pm PDT

A photo posted by Sal Houdini (@sal_houdini) on May 21, 2015 at 9:20pm PDT

OVO Sound is a Toronto-based record label founded by Drake and his friends, Noah Shebib and Oliver El-Khatib in 2012.

What do you think of the track? Does Houdini’s vocals appeal to you? Leave your thoughts in the comments box below!


Top 5 Ways To Spend Your Merdeka Weekend!

Just as we’re starting to get into the groove again after the previous long weekend, we’re greeted by another. Not that we’re complaining. So, what’s everyone’s plans?

Are you planning on staying in to gloriously veg out in front of your TV? Thinking of hitting up the city armed with some of that red paint (if you know what we mean)? Or would you prefer to lay low with a couple of buddies in a bar near home?

Either way, here are some ways you could spend your long Merdeka weekend:

Glow Paint Party at Republic (10pm onwards, 30th August 2012)

Nothing says “party” quite like glow paint. Seriously, when was the last time you went to a party that provided not only the grooviest choons from the DJs, but also UV paint? Oh, and Halloween doesn’t count. This sounds like it’s going to be a mini rave already!

Fireworks In Your Ears at Laundry (8pm onwards, 30th August 2012)

In true “eve of any holiday” tradition, celebrations are a must. And Laundry hasn’t fallen very far from the Merdeka celebrations tangent. Here’s one for those who aren’t planning on straying too far away from home and yet want to have a smashingly awesome time!

DJ Rodion at Bedroom KL (10pm, 30th August 2012)

Brave enough to venture into the city on Merdeka Eve? Or better yet, if you’re going to be in the city anyway, then you might as well catch the Italian disco maestro extraordinaire live at Bedroom, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur!

Shogun at Zouk Club KL (10pm onwards, 31st August 2012)

This one, we’ve talked about since the dawn of time. Okay, no. Maybe not the dawn of time. Just as early as the first week of August! But you know what we mean. EDM lovers, Shogun will be playing at Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur, yo! Some party it’s going to be.

Or, if you’re planning on staying in like we’ve mentioned, we haven’t forgotten about you. Our advice thought? Turn on the TV and catch:

The Malayan History on HISTORY™ (Astro Channel 555) (2pm, 31st August 2012)

This two-hour special on a bloody struggle waged by the Communist Party of Malaya against thousands of Malayan, British and other Commonwealth forces in order to create a Communist Republic makes extensive use of original archive footage and photographs, while former intelligence specialists, policemen, soldiers and terrorists offer vivid accounts of a war that lasted twelve years and cost thousands of lives.

Consider your long Merdeka weekend complete. Also, consider yourselves spoilt for choice!

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Contest: Win Passes To The Premiere Screening Of “Money Monster”

The highly anticipated “Money Monster” is about to make its way to the silver screen and thanks to our friends from Sony Pictures Malaysia, we’ve got a couple of premiere screening passes to give away to our lucky readers ;)

“Money Monster” is a 2016 American crime thriller drama film directed by Jodie Foster and written by Alan Di Fiore, Jim Kouf, and Jamie Linden.

Lee Gates (played by George Clooney) is a Wall Street guru who picks hot stocks as host of the television show “Money Monster.” Suddenly, during a live broadcast, disgruntled investor Kyle Budwell (played by Jack O’Connell) storms onto the set and takes Gates hostage. He tells Lee that he lost everything on one of his tips.

As Gates tries to plead with Kyle, he’s also using an earpiece to communicate with his longtime producer, Patty Fenn (played by Julia Roberts), in the control room. Together, they must figure out a way to defuse the situation and disarm the angry young man.

Deets of movie screening are as follows:

Each winner walks away with 4 tickets per person! There are limited tickets and this will be based on a first-come-first-serve basis so go on and start sending in those submissions via the above form :)

“Money Monster” will be released in cinemas nationwide on 2nd June 2016.

For more information, visit Sony Pictures Malaysia’s Facebook page.


Congorockin’ Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur

From underground phenomenon to emerging star of the world’s biggest dance floors: the hottest fresh face of international dance music hails from Italy: Congorock aka Rocco Rampino.

Rocco Rampino, also known as Congorock, was born in the Italian province of Lecce in 1983. He passed through Forli and Milan before settling permanently in Los Angeles, where he lives and produces music. This rising star possesses a rare combination of instinct and technique – he’ll play any instrument you give him, generally very well.

In only two years, with the single Babylon, the remix of “Somebody to Love” (Boy George/Mark Ronson), and “One” (Swedish House Mafia), Rocco Rampino has earned the respect of the most famous names in the game, like David Guetta at the legendary Cocoricò of Riccione where he recently shared the console:

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But first thing’s first. The story begins with the hardcore punk scene of the late 90s. It was mysterious, not even well known amongst followers of underground rock. But it was rich with talented, creative minds that exploded onto the scene with diverse bands. One was La Quiete (The Quiet), which, thanks to Rocco’s melodic, rock guitar riffs, became known around the world as screamo.

But Rocco’s passion for dance music led him to leave the handful of bands in which he was playing. He threw himself into it, first mixing vinyl records – he took to it quickly, effortlessly – and then he started producing tracks. This was when Italian electro house blew up, with the Crookers and the Bloody Beetroots leading the way. Rocco worked with both, as well as with Blatta & Inesha. After that, Congorock went out on his own.

What cemented his reputation were the dance parties. Rocco spun with a unique energy around the world, pumping 130 bpm electro, fidget and ghetto house. He ventured into frontiers like Latin America and Africa, always on the lookout for the new hottest place.

No longer the young Italian newcomer on the electro scene, Congorock has come into his own as a producer with an unmistakable flair and a deejay that handles large clubs and festivals. On his music, he said, “Over the past two years I have been playing in larger contexts, like outdoor festivals and raves. I’ve realized that my music has a lot of potential outside the club. So I’m trying to combine my underground soul with my “big room” heart, which inevitably leads to epic and intense tracks.”

Ticket Entry: RM35 Ladies / RM45 Men (inc 1 drink)

Bottle Entry: RM351 / 4pax (Before 11pm)

Reservations*: Please call 03-2171 2075 (12pm – 6pm) or 0163323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my

For more information, hit up Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur’s Facebook page. To watch more Tritonal videos, check out their YouTube channel.

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#JessicaJung: Former SNSD Member Plans To Make A Comeback As A Singer

It has been a while since we’ve heard from Jessica Jung, but the former Girls’ Generation/SNSD member is still very much alive and she has plans to return to the Korean entertainment industry soon.

According to Koreaboo, Jessica told fashion magazine HIGHCUT in a recent interview that she’s planning to make a comeback as a singer.

Jessica did a photo shoot with HIGH CUT and part of her interview with the fashion magazine was released to the public on 3rd December (Thursday).

I am currently working on a new album and I want to gift my fans for waiting for me for a long time. I am very excited.

“I never said that I am leaving the entertainment industry. I think life as a celebrity and life as a designer is something I have to juggle well,” she explained.

It’s unclear when she will be making her comeback as further details regarding her comeback are kept under wraps.

Jessica also spoke about her younger sister, Krsytal of f(x), and her own singing activities in the interview with High Cut.

Krystal and I cheer for each other in each other’s ventures and I get a lot of (design) inspirations from her.

“When I’m making things for my brand, Krystal gives me advice and we discuss things a lot,” she added.

If the plan goes smoothly, Jessica’s upcoming album will mark her first comeback as a singer since leaving K-Pop idol girl group SNSD Girls’ Generation.

Do you think she will make a successful comeback as a singer? When do you think she will be releasing her new album? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.


Ex Royal Pirates Member James Lee Returns To Malaysia For Solo Show

Former bassist of K-rock band Royal Pirates, James Lee will be making his return to Malaysia this coming May for JAMES “The Light” LIVE in KL.

A talented and passionate musician, singer-songwriter and producer, James played bass for 13 years as a member of bands across several genres like metal, indie rock and K-pop, including rock band Royal Pirates which he joined in 2009.

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The 30-year-old first came to Malaysia 3 years ago in 2016 as the member of Royal Pirates alongside former bandmates Kim Moon-chul and Kim Soo-yoon.

In 2017, James announced his departure from Royal Pirates due to increasing health complications, resulted from a horrific accident he had in 2015.

James made his music comeback in early 2018 with the release of his first solo EP, “The Light”, and now he is all geared up to to return to our country to promote his brand new EP.

Details of James’s upcoming show in Malaysia have already been revealed. Check out below!

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Top 15 Feel Good Songs Of All Time

If you’re happy and you know it, clap your hands!

For most, if not all of us, music plays a big role in our lives. Music has so much influence on people and their lives that there is a type of genre or music for every occasion. From sappy love songs to head banging rock music to fist thumping dance tracks, there are also songs that never fail to instantly put a smile on someone’s face.

It has been a good while since joy has won as big as it did this year. Pharrell Williams’ “Happy” is definitely one of the happiest tracks of the year. So happy, it influenced people all over the world to come up with their own happy videos. For as long as we know it, the world has been blessed with a string of happy, feel good songs or songs that we reckon will make you smile, because they’re not necessarily the same thing.

Anyway here’s an epic selection of feel good songs that we think fits the bill:

7. Katrina & The Waves – Walking On Sunshine

8. Michael Jackson & Justin Timberlake – Love Never Felt So Good

9. Elvis vs JXL – A Little Less Conversation


Isetan The Japan Store To Hold #OnePiece Exhibition

Good news Malaysian Otakus, your favourite anime characters from “One Piece” will be coming to town.

In celebration of their 20th anniversary, Monkey･D･Luffy and his Straw Hat Pirates will be coming to you via a special exhibition. The event, titled “Eiichiro Oda presents: Hello, ONE PIECE Luffy is here!”, will take place at Isetan The Japan Store Kuala Lumpur for a duration of 2 months, starting this Saturday (26th August).

First started as a series in 1997 by Eiichiro Oda, the Japanese best-selling manga centres on Luffy, who has the ability to stretch himself like a rubber after eating the “Gum-Gum Devil Fruit”. Together with his Straw Hat Pirates gang, they embark on various adventures to gather mysterious treasures known as “One Piece”.

As the lucky 1st country selected for the “One Piece” exhibition, visitors will get to an insight into the mind of creator Eiichiro Oda, experience a “One Piece” virtual reality in full 3D, and check out a ton of “One Piece” movie illustrations. If that’s not enough, original merchandise such as T-shirts and stationaries will also be on sale.

The details to “Eiichiro Oda presents: Hello, ONE PIECE Luffy is here!” are as follows:

For more information, their official website here.


BTS’s Map Of The Soul: Persona & Boy With Luv MV Have Achieved These 7 Major Records So Far

BTS (방탄소년단) is ready for world domination and this is the comeback AMRYs have been waiting for.

Following their successful “Love Yourself: Tear” and “Love Yourself: Answer”, the South Korean septet has just debut their new 7-track EP, “Map Of The Soul: Persona”, and the official music video for “Boy With Luv” featuring US pop starlet Halsey.

The K-pop fandom has already got #PERSONAWelcomeParty and #MAP_OF_THE_SOUL_PERSONA trending across various social media platforms. Just hours after its release, BTS’s new music are already breaking records left and right.

1. BTS claimed the top spot of every major realtime chart in Korea as well as music sites such as Soribada, Genie, Naver, Bugs, Mnet, and Flo.

2. The boys also broke the record for hitting 10 million views for the “Boy With Luv” music video in only 2 hours and 52 minutes. The previous record for fastest Korean group was BLACKPINK’s “Kill This Love” in 4 hours and 13 minutes.

3. Moreover, “Boy With Luv” hit 20 million views in 5 hours and 3 minutes. Their previous hit for “Idol” took 6 hours and 35 minutes to achieve the same feat.

4. Their single with Halsey also debuted at #1 on iTunes USA.

5. All the tracks from “Map Of The Soul: Persona” also charted within the Top 8 of iTunes US.

6. At this rate, BTS’ “Boy With Luv” is expected to break the record for the most viewed video in the first 24 hours! Some are saying it could reach up to 60 million.

7. BTS is now the FIRST Korean act in HISTORY to surpass 10 million followers on Spotify!

“I’m so glad to see everyone excited and talking about ‘Boy With Luv’! ARMY, thank you for embracing this collab. Remember your boys love you and always want to make you happy,” Halsey tweeted out. She also added that the album track for “Boy With Luv” and music video is slightly different.

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A&S Partners With DC Comics To Launch Superhero Collection

Calling all DC Comics lovers, you can now geek out with the latest DC superheroes thanks to A&S Distribution Sdn. Bhd.’s latest launch.

The local consumer electronics designer recently debuted a limited edition series of consumer electronic products at the Wonder Woman Concept Fair, located at Sogo KL.

One of the main highlights from the lineup is A&S’ innovative Cordless Automatic Hair Curler. “Most of the hair curlers found in the market is currently a manual curl but our product comes with auto curl function by just pressing a button. The curler can function for an hour with a single charge. The invention of this cordless hair curler certainly brings convenience to the ladies, the portable size makes it handy for travel too,” said CEO of A&S, YC Ng.

Other items branded with DC Comics characters include:

“A&S’s key vision is becoming the industry’s No.1 lifestyle electronic brand. A&S is known
throughout the industry for our quality, value and service. Our reputation has earned us the exclusive IP rights with DC Comics to manufacture and distribute consumer electronics branded with DC Comics’ characters,” YC Ng added.

For more info, visit A&S’ Facebook page.


Contest: 12 Tickets To Watch keshi’s Virtual Showcase Up For Grabs

Casey Luong, or better known as keshi, may be relatively new in the music business since making his debut with “The Reaper” in late 2018, but the 27-year-old singer-songwriter has already amassed an impressive following on socials. To date, he has 1.1 mil Instagram followers, 413k Facebook followers, and 978k YouTube subscribers.

The multitalented musician released his new single “SOMEBODY”, the first single from his upcoming studio album, last month. For this record, keshi is laser focused on wanting to leave behind a legacy he can be proud of. “I think the biggest goal for me right now is to create a record that will outlast me,” the artist was quoted as saying.

Next month, Universal Music Group will be inviting keshi back for their exclusive live showcase on Music Is Universal. For fans who have yet to watch him perform live, this is the perfect opportunity to catch him perform exclusively on this virtual live showcase.

Wanna be apart of the “Music Is Universal Presents : keshi Showcase”? Hype Malaysia is inviting all keshi fans to take part in our exciting giveaway. Thanks to our friends from Universal Music Malaysia, we’re looking for 12 lucky fans to join us virtually in witnessing keshi live.

Details for “Music Is Universal Presents : keshi Showcase” are as follows:

Here are the terms & conditions on how you can win a ticket for yourself:


#ZoukKL: Bingo Players Is All Set To Rattle The Party People Of Kuala Lumpur

Drop everything because Bingo Players is coming to town!

Originally a duo consisting of Dutchmen Maarten Hoogstraten and Paul Bäumer, Bingo Players was reduced to a one-man act when Paul passed away in late 2013 after a battle with cancer.

Maarten continues to play on through Paul’s last wish, and has managed to keep the flame alive for the act that produced the 2011 smash hit “Cry (Just a Little)”.

In early 2014 Bingo Players released “Knock You Out”. “Knock You Out” became the group’s first #1 on the US dance chart. Featuring the lyrics, “My fight is won, Who needs a gun, Boom-boom, Knock you out”, it is considered to be a tribute to Bäumer and his struggle with cancer.

Deets for Bingo Players’ Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur gig are as follows:

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

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#Penang: Man Stabbed To Death At Random In A Coffee Shop

A man was stabbed to death in the back of his neck while having his dinner with his wife at a coffee shop in Gat Lebum Macallum at about 7pm last night (5th April).

Although the victim, Lim Cheong Wah, was rushed to the Penang Hospital with the knife still lodged in his back, he didn’t make it.

George Town OCPD Asst Comm Mior Faridalathrash Wahid stated that the suspect is a 42-year-old man who is believed to be mentally-ill. ACP Mior said the case will be investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

“The victim and the assailant did not know each other. We are investigating if there is a motive.”

The victim’s wife, who declined  to be named, recognised the suspect and had seen him around the area.

“He suddenly came up from behind and stabbed my husband. I believe he is not mentally stable but did not expect him to be harmful,” she told the police at the hospital.

You can check out the crime scene in the video below (WARNING: Video contains gory content):

We urge our readers to be careful of their surroundings at all times, whether or not you are alone.


#Baywatch: Zac Efron To Star Alongside Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson In Reboot Film

What, Zac Efron in a “Baywatch” remake? Apparently so.

According to THR, the 27-year-old actor is ready to strip down to his swimming trunks and hit the beach in Paramount’s “Baywatch”, the big-screen take on 90s TV series about Los Angeles County Lifeguards.

In case you didn’t follow the original series way back then, “Baywatch” was an American action drama show that starred David Hasselhoff (the one and only), which ran in its original title and format from 1989 – 1999. Although it was cancelled after its first season on NBC, it survived after it was put through a setting change and large cast overhaul, and became hugely successful – especially internationally. The show led to a spin-off: “Baywatch Nights”, and a reunion movie, “Baywatch: Hawaiian Wedding”.

After years of developing a film adaptation of “Baywatch”, the project seems to finally be ramping up. In recent weeks, it added “Horrible Bosses” director Seth Gordon to the bill, as well as Zac Efron and, wait for it, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson.

BIG NEWS: Welcoming my dude @ZacEfron to #BAYWATCH. Our movie will be big, fun and RATED R.. Like me when I drink. https://t.co/8DPMJSEG9K

— Dwayne Johnson (@TheRock) August 10, 2015

Word has it that the “Baywatch” film will centre on a by-the-book and very serious lifeguard (played by The Rock) who is forced to team up with a young rule-flouting hothead (played by Zac Efron) in order to save their beach from environmental destruction at the hands of an oil tycoon.

Zac Efron’s casting sets the movie up for a production start in early 2016, likely in February. The film is currently slated to be released some time in 2017. Okay, now, which female hotties will also join the cast? Who are the other male leads? Will David Hasslehoff make a special cameo? We have so many questions!

Meanwhile, here’s The Rock’s “beach ready” Baywatch body:

A post shared by Dwayne Johnson (@therock)

Source: HuffPost Ent, Baywatch Wiki, THR.

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#KungFuPanda3: Luhan Goes “Deep” For Movie’s Official Promotion Song

While Taiwanese “King Of Pop” Jay Chou is busy writing and recording a theme song for the Chinese version of DreamWorks Animation’s “Kung Fu Panda 3“, Luhan surprised his fans by releasing “Deep”, the official promotion song for the movie.

The track made its debut online alongside its official music video.

Despite his ongoing lawsuit drama with SM Entertainment and his departure from EXO, Luhan has been keeping himself fairly busy with his own solo career in China.

The 25-year-old singer became involved with several projects such as “I Am Witness” and “The Great Wall” after the box office success of his Chinese movie, “Miss Granny“. He also recorded the 2022 Winter Olympics theme song with Chinese singer-songwriter David Tao (陶喆).

Earlier in July this year, he went back into the recording studio to work on his new mini album titled “Reloaded (重启)”. The album, which was released on 14th September, marked his first comeback as a solo artiste since withdrawing from EXO.

For his latest project, Luhan contributed his sweet vocals to the official promotion song for “Kung Fu Panda 3”.

The song starts off like a soft ballad before a bright and rhythmic beat transforms it into an upbeat, pop song. Several footage of the film were also featured in the music video, offering fans a glimpse at the upcoming American-Chinese computer-animated action comedy martial arts film. Luhan also starred in the music video to show off his dance moves with a group of backup dancers.

“Kung Fu Panda 3” will see Jack Black returning to reprise his role as Po. “Breaking Bad” star Bryan Cranston is attached to portray Li, one of the newest characters in the movie.

WHEN PO’S LONG-LOST PANDA FATHER SUDDENLY REAPPEARS, THE REUNITED DUO TRAVELS TO A SECRET PANDA PARADISE TO MEET SCORES OF HILARIOUS NEW PANDA CHARACTERS. BUT WHEN THE SUPERNATURAL VILLAIN KAI BEGINS TO SWEEP ACROSS CHINA DEFEATING ALL THE KUNG FU MASTERS, PO MUST DO THE IMPOSSIBLE—LEARN TO TRAIN A VILLAGE FULL OF HIS FUN-LOVING, CLUMSY BRETHREN TO BECOME THE ULTIMATE BAND OF KUNG FU PANDAS

The original cast members from the past “Kung Fu Panda” films are also returning to voice their respective roles. Dustin Hoffman will voice warrior trainer Master Shifu while Angelina Jolie, Jackie Chan, Seth Rogen, David Cross, and Lucy Liu will voice the “Furious Five” kung fu warriors.

Co-directed by Alessandro Carloni and Jennifer Yuh, “Kung Fu Panda 3” is set to be released on 29th January 2016.

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


#Thailand: King Bhumibol Adulyadej Dies At 88; Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn To Ascend Throne

Thailand’s King Bhumibol Adulyadej, the world’s longest-reigning monarch, died at Siriraj Hospital on Thursday (13th October). He was 88 years old.

In a statement, the Royal Household Bureau said, “At 3:52pm he died at Siriraj Hospital peacefully. Although the team of doctors treated him to the best of their ability, his condition deteriorated”.

King Bhumibol Adulyadej took the throne of the kingdom at 18 years old shortly after World War II and reigned it for 70 years and 126 days. It was also reported that he spent most of his final years in the hospital.

Born in Cambridge and educated in Switzerland, the multi-talented king spoke fluent English and French, played the clarinet and saxophone, and even took up photography. But once he returned from Europe, he stayed put and stopped travelling abroad. During his reign, Thailand transformed from being a mostly agricultural economy to a modern one of industry and commerce.

The kingdom heir, 64-year-old Crown Prince Maha Vajiralongkorn, who was named as successor to the throne on 28th December 1972, will ascend the throne. Besides that, Prime Minister Prayut Chan-O-Cha also said that the country would hold a one-year mourning period while all entertainment functions must be “toned down” for a month.

Upon hearing the news, hundreds of people gathered outside the hospital where he died. While many held pictures of the king, others wore yellow (the royal colour) or pink (which means good health) clothing in his honour.

“I lost one of the most important people in my life. I feel like I haven’t done enough for him,” said one of the mourners.

Rest in peace King Bhumibol Adulyadej. Our condolences go out to the people of Thailand.

Sources: BBC, CNN, New York Times, The Star.

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#FiftyShadesDarker: Taylor Swift Drops Sexy Teaser For “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever”

Taylor Swift is going full on “Fifty Shades Darker” for her upcoming music video for “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” with Zayn Malik.

Much to fans’ delight, the “Shake it Off” singer took to Instagram to release an image teaser and a short promo clip.

Shot in a strong red filter, the sultry image shows Taylor being hugged by a man (presumably Zayn Malik) from behind. In her caption, she wrote, “Coming Soon…”

On the other hand, the tease video sees the blonde beauty wearing all black while writhing on bed as Zayn pushes a bunch of plates off the table. Fans are speculating that Taylor and Zayn are taking on Anastasia Steele and Christian Grey’s personas for the music video, which will be released at midnight today (EST).

Written by Jack Antonoff, “I Don’t Wanna Live Forever” depicts a toxic relationship between 2 lovers, featuring the “Pillowtalk” singer’s smooth vocals and Tay Tay’s sultry voice. This also marks her first release since her 5th studio album, “1989” (2014).

The single will be featured in “Fifty Shades Darker” original soundtrack album, which also features new music from Halsey, Tove Lo, Sia, Kygo, The-Dream, John Legend, and Nicki Minaj, and Nick Jonas. The album will be released on 10th February.

Sources: Yahoo! Music, Teen Vogue / Featured image: Pinterest.


#RIPLeonardNimoy: Twitter Sends Torrents Of Tributes & Vulcan Salutes

He was cast in the original “Star Trek” sci-fi TV series in the mid-1960 for the role of Spock, which will eventually become the role that he’s most remembered for. In fact, it’s undisputed that Leonard Nimoy was a “Star Trek” legend as he made an entire career out of playing Spock.

He did once write a book titled, “I Am Not Spock”, hinting at his frustrations from being tied to his character too much. But his role provided him the iconic stature in which he relished in until his final days, on top of riches that it has provided i.e. several notable award nominations as well as wins.

He once said of being part of the “Star Trek” cast:

For the first time I had a job that lasted longer than two weeks and a dressing room with my name painted on the door and not chalked on.

Last year, he revealed that he was suffering chronic lung disease COPD (chronic obstructive pulmonary disease), caused by years of smoking. Ironically, it’s a bad habit that he had given up 30 years ago.

Earlier this week, he was taken to the hospital after suffering from chest pains. Leonard Nimoy passed away on Friday (27th Feb) morning at his home in the Bel Air section of Los Angeles.

His wife, Susan Bay Nimoy, confirmed his death. He was 83 years old.

Needless to say, news of his passing sent shockwaves around the globe. Many have taken to Twitter to express their sadness as well as to share torrents of tributes. William Shatner, who as Captain Kirk acted alongside Leonard Nimoy for years in “Star Trek”, said he loved the actor “like a brother”. NASA, on the other hand, credited Leonard and “Star Trek” as an inspiration.

Check out some of these extremely touching tweets:

Leonard, you lived long and prospered, and were an inspiration to me and to millions. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/NESJKvTepm

— Chris Hadfield (@Cmdr_Hadfield) February 27, 2015

my heart is broken. i love you profoundly my dear friend. and i will miss you everyday. may flights… https://t.co/WPJmt1X4ox — Zachary Quinto (@ZacharyQuinto) February 27, 2015

#LLAP RIP to the best First Officer. @TheRealNimoy

— Jonathan Frakes (@jonathansfrakes) February 27, 2015

We love you @TheRealNimoy — Bruno Mars (@BrunoMars) February 28, 2015

“Long before being nerdy was cool, there was Leonard Nimoy.” —President Obama #LLAP — Barack Obama (@BarackObama) February 27, 2015

LLAP — Ben Stiller (@RedHourBen) February 27, 2015

It is with sadness that I heard of Leonard Nimoy’s death. I was lucky to spend many happy, inspiring hours with him. He won’t be forgotten. — Patrick Stewart (@SirPatStew) February 27, 2015

Rest in peace with the stars, my dear friend. pic.twitter.com/D2dVG6I9Xi

— George Takei (@GeorgeTakei) February 27, 2015

“The more we share, the more we have” – Leonard Nimoy . Rest In Peace http://t.co/XLI6YGrAG5 — JJ Red fm (@JJ_on_air) February 28, 2015

RIP Leonard Nimoy. Thank you for your contributions to television, film and the arts. #LeonardNimoy pic.twitter.com/WwjgAIColV — Warner Bros. TV (@warnerbrostv) February 27, 2015

RIP legendary actor and sci-fi icon, #LeonardNimoy. #invasionofthebodysnatchers pic.twitter.com/sT5LKgL1c0

Leonard Nimoy! You will forever be part of us all! Rest. Rest with the angels. — Alyssa Milano (@Alyssa_Milano) February 27, 2015

RIP Leonard Nimoy pic.twitter.com/uIcnvI8wNN — J.K. Rowling (@jk_rowling) February 27, 2015

He created a role that nobody else could play. Multitalented writer,actor,director. A terrific&sweet man. RIP Leonard Nimoy #Spock #StarTrek — Larry King (@kingsthings) February 27, 2015

Beam me up! R.I.P Leonard Nimoy. — Boy George (@BoyGeorge) February 27, 2015

Live long and prosper. So long, Mr. Nimoy.

— Elijah Wood (@woodelijah) February 27, 2015

Well done, sir. Many thanks for all you gave us. You’ll be greatly missed & forever remembered. https://t.co/YsDKpxtAfJ — Seth Green (@SethGreen) February 27, 2015

RIP Leonard Nimoy. So many of us at NASA were inspired by Star Trek. Boldly go… http://t.co/qpeH5BTzQc pic.twitter.com/nMmFMKYv1L — NASA (@NASA) February 27, 2015

“I loved him like a brother. We will all miss his humor, his talent, and his capacity to love.” -William Shatner http://t.co/U8ZN98tVYp — William Shatner (@WilliamShatner) February 27, 2015

Leonard Nimoy, thank you, for being such an inspiration.

For making being geeky okay and so damn cool. You will never be forgotten.

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Tom Hanks Drops Accidental F-Bomb

The typically very family-friendly actor Tom Hanks appeared on “Good Morning America” and accidentally dropped an F-Bomb in the middle of his interview. What a way to give a wake up call to the nation huh?

The verbal incident happened while Hanks was promoting his new film, “Cloud Atlas” and the host, Elizabeth Vargas ask him to speak in character. Hanks refused to do the accent because most of what came from his character was curse words.

After some urging, the star gave a little taste of the dialect and accidentally dumped the F word in the middle of the act. He instantly realized what he said and both of them jumped out from their seats with shocked faces:

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Let the Parents Television Council to take an action with the slip, as the media watchdog released a statement on the incident:

Once again, a morning news show has allowed the harshest profanity to be broadcast into every living room and breakfast table in the country. This is just another in a long, sad string of similar instances where all of the major network morning shows have permitted this inappropriate and offensive content. These cannot and must not be dismissed as mistakes, and it’s time for the networks to step up, take responsibility for what they broadcast, and ensure that this never happens again.


#Vape: Health Ministry Says No Plan To Ban Vape Sales Despite Fatwa Ruling

Though the National Fatwa Council (NFC) has ruled that vaping or smoking electronic cigarettes is “haram” (forbidden), Malaysia’s Health Ministry has no plan to ban the sale of vape.

In a report by The Star Online, Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Hilmi Yahaya told reporters that the ministry will only regulate it under the legal law. He also said that “the ministry’s decision on the sale of vape was the same as that taken by the Cabinet”.

According to Hilmi, the ministry would continue to oversee the sale of vape under the Poisons Act 1952 and Control of Tobacco Product Regulations (Amendment) 2011. He added that it would depend on the special committee chaired by Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah to discuss the decision of the National Fatwa Council.

So far, a total of 4 states have banned the sale of vapes, namely Penang, Kedah, Johor, and Kelantan. NFC chairman Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Abdul Shukor Husin recommended all states to use the national fatwa council’s decision as a reference. In regards to that, Hilmi said it would depend on the local authorities to decide a ban of permits for premises selling vape in different states.

On a separate note, Hilmi has denied Ikhlas president Ridzuan Abdullah’s allegation that 2 vape flavour manufacturing plants, believed to be owned by certain individual stakeholders in the Government, would be built in Shah Alam and Johor soon. It was claimed that the opening of the factories was aimed at monopolising the industry that brought returns of RM2.8bil to existing operators annually.

At the lobby of Parliament House yesterday, Hilmi told reporters:

I have not received any official report and we do not have any information regarding the allegation.

“We (the ministry) do not intend to sabotage anyone,” he added.


Taeyeon Pays Tribute To Sulli In Spark Dance Practice Video

Taeyeon (태연) is currently slaying the music charts with her hit single “Spark” (불티), taken from her 2nd studio album, “Purpose”.

Last night, the Girls’ Generation (소녀시대) songstress released the full choreography for her latest solo track. The new clip offers fans a complete view of the beautiful choreography and what fans can expect during a live performance.

Many fans commented on Taeyeon’s unique charisma and fiery commitment throughout the dance practice video. “I like her choreography because sometimes you can see when a soloist is dancing to the song, he/she might be dancing only in the middle of the stage but Taeyeon utilises all the space. Taeyeon’s spark is superb!” one user wrote.

Despite many praising on fierce dance moves executed by Taeyeon and her group of female dancers, a large focus was on her fashion choice. No, we aren’t referring to the black sweater and pants, nor the white sneakers. But the black beanie on her head.

Ah, I was wrong, deleted the tweetTaeyeon wasn’t wearing the hat from Sulli’s brandIt’s a Verutum beanie, but not the ‘Verutum is Sulli’ one

She’s wearing the one on the left pic.twitter.com/lULKyXSyxV

— #다시태어나도소원할게💖 (@jasminelep) October 30, 2019

Many thought that the 30-year-old K-pop starlet was wearing Sulli‘s very own customised beanie. However, several netizens online have shed light on the assumption. While Taeyeon was wearing a Verutum beanie, it wasn’t the customised  “Verutum is Sulli” owned by the late singer.

Still, it’s nice to know that Taeyeon was paying homage to her bestie who left the world too soon. Numerous fans also commented how each of the 8 back up dancers represented her Girls’ Generation sisters. SNSD OT9 anyone?

It’s safe to say that “Spark” is already shaping up to be 1 of the best K-pop releases of 2019. Let’s continue to show our support to the queen.

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Aid Yuna On Her GALAXY Wonderland Journey!

The previous collaboration between Samsung and Yuna was not only dynamic but inspired. The pair has joined forces once again through GALAXY Wonderland to aid Yuna on her journey to compose a new song and music video.

With the GALAXY Note II enhancing the creativity process, the local songbird’s excursion through the country will be guided by little wonders within Malaysia that are special to its people.

The submissions from Malaysians can be about the various aspects that make the country unique, from its many festivals to its sumptuous food or even a lesser-known historical site. These wonders of Malaysia will all come together to ultimately create the GALAXY Wonderland.

Yuna will choose five selected stories as the main source of inspiration in composing her latest song and music video that will be produced solely with the GALAXY Note II. These five selected personal stories that inspired Yuna in her creative expression will be rewarded with a Samsung GALAXY Note II each.

Malaysians now have the opportunity to have a hand in Yuna’s creative journey! Share a personal story to not only leave a trace of inspiration within Yuna’s creative journey, but help build GALAXY Wonderland as a commemoration of Malaysia – as our home, and our wonderland.

Submissions to GALAXY Wonderland will close on 31st January 2013 (Thursday).


The Edge — A Moving Homegrown Musical

Written by Nick Choo and directed by Sabrina Hassan, The Edge brought to you by Monday Show Entertainment is a musical that revolves around the death of a young man named Josh. Pushed to the edge, Josh committed suicide and his suicide led his mother, his girlfriend, close friends and colleagues to examine their relationship with him.

The six people who are confronted by the death of Josh, are forced to look into their relationship with him and with one another in which leads them to learning things about themselves and one another. These six individuals uncover and learn shocking and redeeming things about family, friendship, love and betrayal.

Set to have you rethinking your actions and the way you treat someone, The Edge is a musical that touches very closely to the lives of everyone and how are actions and relationships influences the paths we choose to take.

The Edge features a cast starring Peter Ong, Tria Aziz, Nadia Aqilah, Safia Hanifah, Joshua Gui and Sean Chong.

For those interested, details are as follows:

November 2nd, 2013 (Saturday) 3.00pm and 8.30pm

November 6th, 2013 – November 9th, 2013 (Wednesday to Saturday) 3.80pm

RM68.00 with a promotion of 15% discount for students of The Monday Show. Students are required to show their tags at the Box Office in order to receive the discount.

Tickets are available at KLPac, Sentul Park and can be bought via walk in or by calling 03 4047 9000.

For normal and adult tickets, tickets are available online at Ticketpro or at the Ticketpro Hotline: 03 7880 7999

Tickets are also available at the TicketPro Head Office, The Guitar Store, Rock Corner, Victoria Music Centre, Life Centre as well as Loud and Clear.

For more information on The Edge please visit www.klpac.org or The Edge Musical

Watch this video for sneak peek to The Edge

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Zombies Come Alive: Left 4 Dead The Movie

For the past few years, we’ve seen elements from the zombie movie genre being turned into action horror films to comedies to romance. We love them, but we’d like it better if we knew how to survive with the right weapons in a zombie apocalypse. So we started playing all these zombie games such as “Left 4 Dead” and now that this video game is going to be made into a film? Well, we are definitely on the survivors’ side!

Produced by Mexican Standoff Studio, “Left 4 Dead – The Movie” is a non-profit fan made movie supported by an online community with 280,000 active fans. The movie is an unofficial project and it took almost 4 years for the production team to finish the project. It’s a low budget production but the project is constantly supported by fans who are passionate about the film. Hence, the team has successfully wrapped up the film’s production and ready to release the movie on their site soon despite the long wait.

While waiting for the film to be released, check out their official trailer here:

For more information about the film, visit Mexican Standoff and show some love and support for them!


#Deadpool: First Look At Ryan Reynolds In Deadpool Costume

Oh Ryan Reynolds, one can only imagine how fun the movie is going to be when he is set to star in Fox’s upcoming “X-Men” spin-off film “Deadpool”

In just less than a year, the “X-Men Origins: Wolverine” star will appear onscreen as the titular character of “Deadpool”. After over 8 years in development, the production recently began shooting the film in Vancouver. Prior to the release of the film, Reynolds gave us a first look at his Deadpool costume with the tweet below:

With great power, comes great irresponsibility. #deadpool #officialsuit @deadpoolmovie pic.twitter.com/MPM89bYz1B

— Ryan Reynolds (@VancityReynolds) March 27, 2015

This is the first official photo of the movie as he tweeted the photo with the caption, “With great power, comes great irresponsibility #deadpool #officialsuit @deadpoolmovie.”

Based upon Marvel Comics’ most unconventional anti-hero, “Deadpool” tells the origin story of former Special Forces operative turned mercenary Wade Wilson, who after being subjected to a rogue experiment that leaves him with accelerated healing powers, adopts the alter ego Deadpool. Armed with his new abilities and a dark, twisted sense of humor, Deadpool hunts down the man who nearly destroyed his life.

As he was lounging across a bearskin rug in the photo, he jokingly tweeted, “No bears were harmed in the making of this photo. Though many bears likely turned on.”. He then posted the original photo of Burt Reynolds (ironically) lounged across a bearskin rug that served as the inspiration for his “Deadpool” photoshoot.

The film is being fast-tracked by Fox after the test footage leaked online in August 2014. Reynolds confirmed hat he will be reprising his role as “merc with a mouth”. It was recently announced that “Gotham” star Morena Baccarin will portray Vanessa, which most likely refers to Vanessa Geraldine Carlysle aka the shapeshifting mutant known as Copycat.

As previously reported, American actor T.J. Miller, who recently lent his voice work to Disney’s “Big Hero 6“, is set to bring comedy relief to the movie through an undisclosed role. He then confirmed on Twitter that he will be playing Weasel, a friend, sidekick and arms dealer of Deadpool. “Fast & Furious 6” star Gina Carano will portray Angel Dust, a mutant refugee who was part of the underground mutant group known as The Morlocks while “Game of Thrones” star Ed Skrein will star in the film as Ajax.

Colossus who appeared in the “X-Men: Days of Future Past” and “X-Men: The Last Stand”, is expected to make an appearance too. The Russian mutant, born Piotr Rasputin, is rumoured to have multiple scenes as he plays a crucial part in the “Deadpool” story. However, Daniel Cudmore confirmed on Twitter that he won’t be able to reprise his role as Colossus will be recast in the “Deadpool” movie.

“Deadpool” is slated for release on 12th Feb 2016. Tim Miller will be directing the movie from a script by “Zombieland” writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.

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

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3.15 Consumer Day: Shopee Launches 1st Mega Sale Of 2022

3.15 Consumer Day is happening now till 15th March and will bring the excitement of Shopee’s year-end festivals to all users, giving them more reasons to celebrate and reward themselves as they gear up for the year ahead.

Shopee is pioneering 3.15 Consumer Day to bring more value and joy to all shoppers, who are now using e-commerce to fulfil their needs all year round. Everyone can be a part of 3.15 Consumer Day which features the widest variety of products, made better with 95% off deals, free shipping with no minimum spend and the chance to Spin & Win a Nissan Almera.

Adding to the 3.15 celebrations, Shopee welcomes Dato Pandelela Rinong and Datuk Abdul Latif Romly as its 3.15 brand ambassadors in Malaysia. Both athletes have an incredible track record of overcoming tough odds and dedicating their lives towards putting Malaysia on the world map, serving as an inspiration in the way they accomplish great things by prioritising well-being and celebrating achievements no matter how small. Dato Pandelela has won two Olympic medals and five World Championships medals while Datuk Latif has won two gold medals in the Paralympic Games. He holds the world record for Long Jump T20 until now.

Kenneth Soh, Head Of Marketing Campaigns at Shopee Malaysia said, “This Shopee 3.15 Consumer Day, we want to celebrate you. Be kind to yourself. Go at your own pace, celebrate the small wins and reward yourself. To better serve our consumers, we first have to understand what Malaysians have been buying since 2019.”

“At Shopee, we always put consumers at the heart of what we do, so we consistently innovate new initiatives and campaigns such as the 3.15 Consumer Day to better fulfil their needs,” he added.

As more people are accustomed to staying at home, Shopee noticed that many are looking to improve and prioritise themselves in terms of health, well-being and to de-stress. As such, there was 6 times increase in demand for Self-Care Products on the platform in 2021, compared to 2019, before the pandemic.

Physical wellness, environmental self-care, and social well-being were seen to be the top three self-care trends, as Shopee witnessed an impressive 10 times growth of demand related to better home and living.

As Malaysians paid more attention to their physical wellness, Shopee noted that 42% of self-care items sold last year pertained to personal grooming, supplements, exercise equipment, cooking and baking supplies, sleepwear, and bath and spa.

Due to Malaysians spending more time at home with families, Shopee observed a 12 times uplift for snacks and 13 times increase in cooking and baking supplies in 2021 as compared to 2019.

Malaysians were also more and more into environmental self-care, to create a healthier living environment at home. They started new DIY projects, put some new wallpapers on, and grew indoor plants among other activities. This is mirrored by the 12 times increase in demand for home improvement items over 2 years.

Looking at social well-being, more Malaysians are open to the idea of having a furry companion at home as the demand for pet supplies grew 13 times in the space of two years from 2019 to 2021, as owners treat their pets with grooming, homes, pet food and treats and even fashion and accessories.

Taking a deeper dive into keyword searches data in self-care trends, Shopee noted that ‘keropok’ was searched nearly 7 times more in 2020 and over 25 times more in 2021, both as compared to 2019.

‘Kids books’ has also been one of the more popular keyword searches with over 11 times increase in 2020 compared to 2019, as moms and dads turned to Shopee to inculcate reading at a young age.

Additionally, since the launch of ShopeeFood in September 2021, the ‘bubble tea’ keyword search grew by more than 7 times by December last year, signaling a growing trend among Malaysians to reward themselves with some sweet treats through food delivery.

As part of the Shopee 3.15 Consumer Day, Shopee will also launch its #ShopeeCelebratesYou activation to bring more cheer to users across the 3.15 period.

Happening daily on Shopee Live from today till 15th March, users also get to play a game that will keep them on the edge of their seats, called Sampul Misteri. Lucky Callers will be required to answer a Question of the Day to unlock an envelope and stand a chance to walk away with grand cash prizes. Viewers can guess which envelope contains the grand cash prize before the show and stand a chance to win Shopee Coins with the correct guess.

Tune in to TV3 or Shopee Live at 9pm on 15th March to get your hands on the best TV deals in town, while enjoying some mesmerising local celeb performances, plus a little Korean flavour too on the Shopee TV Deals program for 3.15 Consumer Day.

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Margot Robbie Confirms That A Harley Quinn Movie Is On The Way!

If you fell in love with the bubbly and psychotic Harley Quinn after watching “Suicide Squad”, we have good news for you.

Actress Margot Robbie has confirmed in an interview with MTV that a “totally separate” Harley Quinn movie is on its way. This movie will be an addition to the line of sequels featuring Harley Quinn, like “Suicide Squad 2“, “Gotham City Sirens“ and a “Harley and Joker” spinoff film.

“I’ve been working on it (the film) for two years now.” the actress said in the interview. “I mean, it’s hard to kinda talk about it ‘cause all this stuff is kinda under lock and key, but yeah, no, I’ve been working on a separate spin-off for Harley, thing, for a while now,” Comic Book quoted her as saying.

“There’s a lot going on right now and I’m not sure — I, honestly, I don’t think anyone knows what’s going to be the next thing to happen, but I think everyone’s keen to get Harley back on screen and so everyone’s working on different versions of what that could be,” she added.

Aside from the movie, rumour has it that DC are also planning a Harley Quinn TV show.

You couldn’t be more right, Margot, we sure can’t wait to see Harley Quinn back on screen being a complete badass!


FB User Shares Basic RM550 Monthly Salary Of His Security Guard Friend

Social media was abuzz after a Facebook user expressed his concern towards a friend who was only receiving a basic monthly salary of RM550 as a security guard, breaching the  minimum wage set at RM1,200.

The netizen named Ahmad Fauzee Aziz remarked, “I was a bit shocked when I found out about my friend who works as a security guard in a security company at one of a factory in Penang for almost 15 years.”

“When I looked at his pay slip, I told him that he might have become a victim of fraud. I’ve advised him a few times to just quit and search for other jobs. The reason being? Feel free to check out the photos here (in the post). These pictures are enough to explain why,” he wrote on his Facebook update over the weekend.

In the post, Fareez revealed that his friend works for 6 days a week, where he has to work 12 hours for 5 days, and for a day in a week, he is required to work 24 hours a day, and also on a day off once a week, which is on Sundays. He also shared that his friend received various allowances worth up to RM575. If we add that up with the total monthly salary received by him is RM1,125.

Seemingly disheartened by the discovery, Fauzee then questioned, “Can we take action against this company for blatantly deceiving people? The basic salary set in Malaysia is supposed to be RM1,200, and not RM 500+.”

Fauzee’s post was met with tons of remarks left by local netizens. In this case, most of them advised the affected staff to lodge a report about his alleged unfair treatment by the employee. Check out their reactions here:

As stated in the Minimum Wages Order 2020, the minimum wage rate payable to an employee who works within the city councils and municipal councils will be RM1.2k per month. It is also stated that the minimum wage rates for those outside the aforesaid areas will be RM1,100 per month.

What are your thoughts regarding the matter?


GTower Hotel In Kuala Lumpur Closes Down After 10 Years

Last night (Wednesday, 29th April), GTower Hotel took to Facebook to announce its hotel operations will be shutting down after a decade in the business.

G City Club Hotel Sdn Bhd stated that the decision to pull the curtain on the 180-room hotel was due to low occupancy rates in midst of the movement control order (MCO).

“The hotel had been initially conceptualised and targeted at corporate travellers and the past few years has seen a sharp decrease in our corporate clientele especially from the oil and gas industry,” the company said in a statement.

The last few years have also seen a rise in newer and cheaper hotels as well as homestays in the Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC) vicinity. The accessibility of public transport to Jalan Tun Razak and Bukit Bintang have also contributed to the drop in GTower Hotel occupancy from leisure travellers.

“With Covid-19 and forecast of 18 months before normalisation of the global economy, and low travel confidence, the management reviewed its hotel operations and is making a difficult but needed decision to cease operations,” the hotel added.

Bernama reported that all 79 employees have been notified beforehand in accordance to their Employment Contract terms and will be paid their due salaries in accordance with the Employment Act.

Having said that, it’s important to note that only the hotels have closed. Other facilities such as restaurants are still operating during this MCO period.

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Seth Says “No” To Hosting Oscars Again

When the Academy aka the people behind the Oscars and ABC engaged “Family Guy” and “Ted” creator, Seth MacFarlane to host the 2013 Oscars, it was all for good reasons. First of the lot was obviously for ratings/viewership. Well, they got their wish because according to Nielsen, ratings for Oscars were up 3% to 40 million viewers and up by 11% for the 18 to 49 years old demographic.

The other reason why (we think) they got Seth MacFarlane to do it was simply just because it was a breath of fresh air. While the whole idea was something different and definitely entertaining (Seth is a funny guy!), he was left to deal with unexpected post-event/post-Oscars-hosting damage.

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It seems that his performance was denounced as “sexist” and “ugly” thanks to some highly inappropriate songs (read: “We Saw Your Boobs”) and some random jokes about Jew in Hollywood.

In just a span of a few days, Seth decided that he has had enough of coming under fire and has taken it to Twitter to say that there is “no way” that he will do the show again:

Note: “Kobayashi Maru” is a reference in the Star Trek world which means a “lose-lose” or “no-win” situation.

To be fair, even before the show, he had already said that he would probably not do it again even if it goes great. After being widely criticized as offensive and dull, Seth is now pretty confident about his decision. Oh well, Seth, not everyone can take a joke. Or two. Or an entire song about their exposed chest.


Alexander Wang x Beats by Dre Collection!

Alexander Wang has announced the arrival of its Alexander Wang x Beats by Dre collection. Featuring the fashion designer’s signature matte black and pale gold colour palette, the Beats Pill Speaker and in-ear Beats Urbeats Earbuds gives fans the Alexander Wang x Beats by Dre experience to those who crave a lighter listening experience as compared to the Studio set. The full range is set to be released on December 16th, 2013 (Monday) at the Beats online store and at Alexander Wang online.


(UPDATED): f(x) Announces Comeback with ‘Red Light’ Teaser Images

After releasing their second album ‘Pink Tape’ last year, K-Pop girl group f(x) is announcing their comeback with new teaser images for their upcoming album “Red Light”!

Since their debut in 2009, the girls have always been known for their electric pop songs and unique concept for their albums. The first teaser image features f(x)’s youngest member Krystal staring into the camera with cross necklace on top of her newly dyed blonde hair. As compared to their previous album’s concept, it seems like their new album has transitioned from psychedelic hipster vibe to a dark 9os grunge style with Krystal’s smoky eyes and dark lips in the teaser image.

If there’s one thing that we can’t wait to see from f(x) again, it would be their hipster art film. Last year, the group surprised us with a teaser video that was shot beautifully in the “art film” style. The video featured various individual shots of the members and has a slightly creepy yet cute vibe with the song “Shadow”.

Few hours after the first teaser image was released, f(x) released more pictures of Krystal in a Facebook photo album titled “f(Krystal) – ‘Red Light’ Teaser Images”. It was reported that the group is set to release their 3rd full album on July 7 after their first comeback performance at ‘M! Countdown’ on July 3.

For more information, check out their Facebook page and stay tuned for the updates!


Contest: Win Exclusive #StarWars #TheLastJedi Merchandise

To watch the premiere of “Star Wars: The Last Jedi”, do you want?

Calling all Jedi and padawans, we’re giving you the chance to win some of the latest “Star Wars” goodies from Disney Malaysia. All you have to do is join our contest ;)

Aside from these Limited Edition “Star Wars: The Last Jedi” merchandise, we are also throwing in 10 pairs of preview screening tickets for Hype’s lucky readers. Do note that the merchandise will be given out randomly and are subject to availability.

Deets of the movie screening are as follows:

“Star Wars: The Last Jedi” arrives in theatres on 14th December 2017.

For more information, hit up the movie’s Facebook page.

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