5 Things We Know About The Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale

It seems like 12 is a lucky number for Shopee in the coming weeks ahead.

In line with the much-anticipated year-end-sale this time around, the popular South East Asian e-commerce platform has came out with more awesome deals. Here is what’s in store for shoppers during the online-exclusive 12.12 Birthday Sale promo:

For those who don’t know, Shopee has been working consistently with the Ministry of Rural Development (KPLB) in order to encourage up and coming local entrepreneurs – especially those from rural areas – to venture into online business. Starting with the launch of Elokal as well as The Desamall@KPLB last month, the event saw the birth of another initiative by the Ministry, Desaauto@KPLB.

According to the press release, Desaauto@KPLB is expected to “benefit over 200 rural entrepreneurs manufacturing and distributing automotive parts such as tyres, spare parts and engine oil”.

As said by the Rural Development Minister YB Datuk Seri Mohd Harun herself, this is one of the Government’s initiative so that the rural community will not get left behind in line with the growing technology that is happening at the moment.

“The launch of Desaauto@KPLB continues to our efforts to empower and enable local entrepreneurs give them tools to thrive and succeed online. This include our free sellers workshop Shopee University that teaches them how to optimise their business while we curate and localise campaigns to attract the right crowd for all our sellers in order to achieve better sale performance,” said Regional Managing Director Ian Ho in the press release.

Are you ready for what’s coming? We’re a day away before we kick start the Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale! ? Join in the party and comment below what you’re most excited for. ?? https://shopee.com.my/1212 #ShopeeMY1212 #Shopee1212BirthdaySale

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What is a year-end-sale without exclusive deals and discount promos, right? In this case, Shopee has came out with a line-up of exclusive offers. This includes daily RM12 deals, free shipping with RM12 minimum spend, and 12 million Shopee coins up for grabs available on Shopee Catch.

In addition, there are also online exclusive deals for various popular and upcoming Malaysian products. The massive line-up includes MYDIN, Petronas, AEON BiG, Castrol, SimplySiti by Dato’ Seri Siti Nurhaliza and White Fluffy by Janna Nick.

Users can now top-up their phone as well as their water, electricity and even Astro bills via the newly-launched Reloads, Vouchers and Bills feature on the app. Not only that, they can also earn exclusive 10% coins cashback when paying their bills on the app.

Only on 12th December, users will get to enjoy coins cashback that will be upsized to 12%. Limited to one-time cashback per user. So, don’t miss out this golden opportunity, peeps!

It’s our birthday ?? and we know it… and we want you to know it too! To celebrate, we’re bringing you #Shopee1212BirthdaySale with amazing surprises, gifts, and discounts to enjoy. ??  Wait no longer and check out what’s in store ? for you now ?? https://shopee.com.my/1212  #ShopeeMY1212

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Shopee 12.12 Birthday Sale also offers exclusive deals for these brands such as:

Now for those seeking to buy a new car, Shopee has you covered as well. In conjunction with Proton opening their store on the platform, the local car maker is opening up booking for their upcoming x70 SUV at only RM99. All you have to do book the SUV at the site between 3rd December to 31st December, with the first 50 bookers even getting a RM2000 cash voucher.

For more info, download the Shopee app now, or just visit Shopee’s official page here. Oh and before we forget, we would like to wish Shopee happy birthday!?

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Police Investigating Singaporean Couple Who Drove Their Tesla On Autopilot In Malaysia

Ever wanted to travel around in your car but don’t want to actually drive? We’re not talking about having your very own driver but the car being on autopilot. That would be the dream.

This couple is living that dream travelling around Malaysia with their Tesla without ever putting their hands on the steering wheel. This may look like the life of luxury most people would want but if you’re not careful, you could get into some serious charges.

Crossed the custom within 45 minutes at midnight. Drove past KL, continuing up north! Go Tesla 🤓 #SgTeslaGoesMsia #EVboleh

Tesla SR+ can go Malaysia! Haha.Managed to drive about 700km from SG to Penang with M3 SR+ which has a max range of 420km. Real world range is around 380km depending on the person driving. #SgTeslaGoesMsia #EVboleh 🙂

For context, a Singaporean couple who owns a Tesla M3 SR+ posts videos of their travels and car functions on TikTok under the username @sgpikarchu. The first video of them coming to Malaysia from Singapore to test their Tesla’s autopilot system was posted on 1st April.

As reported by Guang Ming Daily, Malaysian authorities are currently investigating the couple who drove around Malaysia with their Tesla on autopilot. According Bukit Aman Traffic Investigations and Enforcement chief assistant director Superintendent Bakri Zainal Abidin, the couple’s actions were prohibited and the police will launch an investigation soon.

The reason for the investigation is that the Tesla apparently does not actually have a “full self-driving” system as of yet and still requires the driver’s attention. Superintendent Bakri Zainal said that, “The autopilot feature in Tesla cars is helpful to drivers, but it doesn’t mean that drivers can completely take their hands off the steering wheel and mistakenly think that the system can automatically and safely control the car.”

Even though Malaysia currently has no laws against automated driving, it’s understandable why it’d be reckless if the driver is not being attentive to the road when the car is on autopilot. The autopilot system does help when travelling but the driver should not be fully depend on it.

One of the main reasons why we choose Tesla. #SgTeslaGoesMsia #EVboleh

So far there has been no further updates from the authorities or from @sgpikarchu. One of their latest videos shows the couple driving their Tesla at night explaining why they got the Tesla and also clarifying that they do supervise the car when it’s on autopilot mode. They only take their hands off the wheel to showcase the function.


#Malaysia: Fine Of Up To RM1,000 For Those Who Aren’t Careful With Their Passports

Despite the fact that our passport is one of the most powerful in the world, Malaysians are still pretty careless with it.

According to the Royal Malaysian Customs Department statistics, 22,475 out of 31,287 passport holders who had lost the documents between January and 2nd June this year, simply “forgot” where they put the passports. 2,858 others claimed that they lost their passports while moving house.

Royal Malaysian Customs Department Director-general Datuk Seri Mustafar Ali said, “Losing Malaysian passports seems to be common, be they in the country or abroad. Losing due to theft is still acceptable but if that occurs frequently, then it is not good.”

Statistics showed that Johor recorded the highest number of such cases involving 5,734 passports, followed by Kuala Lumpur (4,399), and Selangor (3,409).

“For cases which occurred overseas, Australia has recorded the highest number with 43 lost passports, followed by Singapore (41), Hong Kong (11) and France (10). Most of these cases are due to robbery, theft, dropping out of pockets and others,” said Mustafar, adding that there had been cases in which a person claimed to have lost the passport four times.

To ensure that passport holders are more responsible with their documents, the Immigration Department is proposing a fine of up to RM1,000 for those who lose their passports. The proposed penalty is a RM200 fine for the 1st time, RM500 for the 2nd time, and RM1,000 for the 3rd and subsequent times.

Currently, the Malaysian passport is the 5th most powerful in the world, according to the Global Passport Power Rank 2017 (the only real time global ranking of the world’s passports). Malaysia ties in with Ireland as well as Canada, with an overall visa-free score (VFS) of 155. The VFS represents the number of countries a passport holder can visit visa-free or with a visa-on-arrival.

Th #1 spot for the most powerful passport in the world was a tie between Germany and Singapore, with an overall VFS of 159.

Sources: The Star Online (1), Global Passport Power Rank 2017, The Star Online (2) / Featured image:

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#Checkmate: Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur Turns 11 + Win VIP Passes!

Zouk KL turns 11 and is inviting loyal partygoers for a fun night of celebration.

For the past 11 years, Zouk Kuala Lumpur has undeniably been at the top of its game. Bringing you some of the biggest internationals DJs including Hardwell, Cosmic Gate, Deniz Koyu, Jordy Dazz, Moguai, Firebeatz, Vinai and plenty more. Apart from bringing partygoers these A-listers, Zouk KL also showcases the best home grown talents ensuring the best service and atmosphere Kuala Lumpur has to offer.

This year, the club is turning 11th and will be celebrating its final birthday at its current location. Zouk KL will be bidding goodbye to the venue that has given partygoers many wonderful memories for come second quarter of 2015, Zouk KL will be have moved to a new home.

This 26th March (Thursday), forget the Bishops, Knights and pawns, as Zouk Kuala Lumpur is inviting you to celebrate as Kings and Queens at its Chess inspired 11th Anniversary, “Checkmate”.

Admission via ticket: RM65 Men/Ladies (inc 1 drink)

For reservations: Please call 03-2171 1997 (12pm – 6pm) or 0163323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my

To make things even more interesting, our buddies at Zouk KL has given us five (5) pairs of VIP tickets to giveaway! Do the following to stand a chance of winning a pair:

2. When is Zouk KL celebrating its anniversary?

3. In no more than 20 words, tell us why you deserve to win a pair of VIP passes to Zouk KL’s anniversary.


She’s All That: A Remake Of The 90s Teen Rom-Com Is In The Works?

Gone were the days when Hollywood would develop movies based on their own ideas and imaginations. From “The Crow” to “It” to “Poltergeist“, tonnes of movies from the 90s are getting the remake treatment.

According to TheWrap, Tracking Board is reporting the Weinstein Company and Miramax are also set to develop a remake of the 1999 hit teen rom-com, “She’s All That”.

“She’s All That” is written by R. Lee Fleming Jr. and directed by Robert Iscove. It is a modern adaptation of George Bernard Shaw’s play “Pygmalion” and George Cukor’s 1964 film “My Fair Lady”.

Freddie Prinze, Jr. starred in the film as Zack, a high school jock who makes a bet with his friend Dean (played by Paul Walker) that he can turn Laney (played by Rachael Leigh Cook), a shy art student into his high school’s prom queen. The movie featured a star-studded supporting cast, including Anna Paquin, Kieran Culkin, Elden Henson, Gabrielle Union, Matthew Lillard, Usher Raymond, etc.

Due to its rom-com nature, it became one of the most popular 90s teen films and reached No. 1 at the box office in its first week of release.

Kenny Leon, who is notable for his work on Broadway, will direct the remake. After working together on the Hallmark Channel’s “The Watsons Go to Birmingham”, Leon will reunite with producer Tonya Lewis Lee through this movie. Lee will serve as the producer under her Tonik Productions banner.

The remake is expected to be developed with a similar premise, but with diverse leads in mind. Weinstein Co. executive Julie Rapaport will oversee the project on behalf of the studio. TheWrap requested for comments from the reps for both studios, but only the reps from Miramax responded by denying that there’s a deal in place at this time.

What do you think of the remake? Since the movie was made in the late 90s, do you think the studio will repurpose the plot? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

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Girls’ Generation’s Taeyeon To Hold Concert In Singapore In January 2019

Calling all Girls’ Generation fans (SONEs), do y’all want to see Taeyeon live in person?

The 29-year-old K-pop star will be performing in Bangkok, Thailand this weekend. She also be travelling to Manila, Philippines 2 weeks later for another concert. If you haven’t had any luck in securing previous concert tickets, here’s your chance.

IMC Live Global announced yesterday (Tuesday, 27th November) that Taeyeon will be bringing her distinctive vocals to Singapore in early January with a full-fledged solo concert. The Asian beauty was previously in Singapore this year for the South Korean pop music festival HallyuPopFest held at the Singapore Indoor Stadium.

Besides ticketing details, Taeyeon “‘s… Concert Tour” seating plan was also unveiled. This time around, the K-pop star will be performing for fans at the Singapore Expo Hall 1. Fans can expect her to perform songs from her 2017 “My Voice” album as well as a few Girls’ Generation tracks.

The details to Taeyeon’s Live in Singapore concert are as follows:

* All tickets are reserved seating and prices excludes booking fee.

Pre-sale tickets will go live on 30th November 2018 at 10am while public sale will go live on 1st December 2018 at 10am. Fans can purchase tickets via Sistic.

For more information, visit IMC Live Global’s Facebook page.


Streetwear Brand Nerdunit Drops Fall/Winter 2019 Collection

USA-founded streetwear clothing store Nerdunit has launched the latest addition for their Fall/Winter collection, lead by local designer Ronald Chew.

Centres on the theme of “Deconstruct”, the collection leads customers on an exploration into the brand’s designing process by breaking down the specific techniques as well as the skills involved in creating their signature garments.

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By bringing out the word deconstruction itself, it can be understood that the main message they would like to portray is to express the youth’s feelings of being rebellious and stepping outside of their comfort zone. One of the highlights for this collection would be the use of unique and absurd elements such as care instruction labels are inverted and displayed externally on the shirts.

Apart from that, graphic designs of sample orders, crop marks and blueprints that bring forth an essence of rawness and individuality are also heavily featured in their latest collection this season.

The clothing collection also experiments the mixture of dark and vibrant colours including black, orange, purple and grey. The combination of the colours managed to create an unprecedented dark contrast that will be able to portray the cold tones of fall and winter season.

For their outerwear collection, their latest addition this time around sees many experimental designs of different types of textiles and materials used for their bombers, fleece, denim and also dual-toned jackets.

Additionally, their signature hoodies are also making their anticipated comeback with a more loose-fitting silhouette featuring variations of the label’s trademark signage and emblem. This glowing unisex jacket (as pictured below) is one of our favourites for this collection. Check it out here:

. Unboxing Bambang.. haha At @nerdunit new collection event. @nerdunit.my Love the jacket #ootd #nerdunit #nerdunitpavilion

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Not only that, Nerdunit also recently debuted their collaboration project with Medicom Toys Incorporated through their exclusive Nerdunit x Be@rbrick line. The interesting part is, this will be the 1st ever deal between the renowned Japanese toy company with a Malaysian streetwear brand; placing them in line with other big names including Supreme, BAPE, and KITH.

The project witnesses the release of their trademark Be@rbrick figurine dressed in signature Nerdunit gear, creating a more stylish and eye-catching design that are never seen before among fans of the bear doll as well as streatwear fashion enthusiasts.

For those who are curious, the limited edition Nerdunit x Be@rbrick comes in their classic size – standing at an overall height of 70mm. The collection will be available in limited quantities. So, go get your hands on these babies real quick!

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We also have some good news for shoppers out there. To celebrate the birth of their brand new collection this season, Nerdunit also announced their special deal online. In this case, customers will get a discount up to 20% off for pre-order of any of their items. The promo is available for a limited time only and will end this Sunday (20th October).

For more info, do visit their Experience Store at 5.52.00, Level 5, Pavilion, Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur and check out their official website here.

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6 Things Fans Will Learn About Lady Gaga In Her #FiveFootTwo Documentary

Calling all Little Monsters, are y’all ready to get up close and personal with Lady Gaga?

Whether or not you feel like you know Mother Monster, the 31-year-old pop provocateur is spilling even more secrets in her upcoming Netflix documentary film titled, “Gaga: Five Foot Two”.

In speaking with Entertainment Weekly, director Chris Moukarbel revealed that filming started in June 2016 and followed the mega superstar until her “Joanne” era. So what is “Gaga: Five Foot Two” essentially about?

“(You will see) a woman who’s an artist, creates all day, thinks all day, and also has the experiences (as) both an artist and a celebrity. Those 2 things collide for me, and you’ll see how they’re conflicted. I am 100% at my lowest common denominator. Nobody (is) explaining what I am or putting a label on me as a female artist in this film. That’s what this documentary is about“.

According to fan forum Gaga Daily, a fan had the chance to watch “Gaga: Five Foot Two” before the premiere because his mother edited the film’s subtitles. He shared a couple of key information from the forthcoming documentary. There are potential spoilers ahead, so read at your own risk.

1. Gaga initially relied on social media at the beginning of her career to propel her celebrity status. However, its toxicity made her mentally unstable and forced her minimise her social media presence.

2. There were several incidents where people broke into her apartment threatening to kill or kidnap her; this experience left Gaga extremely traumatised.

3. She developed an addiction to painkillers (presumably due to chronic pain) and was a drug addict during her entire “Born This Way” tour.

4. The pop diva took Madonna’s shade about “Born This Way” personally. Although Madonna later apologised personally, Gaga shared that she will probably never trust her again.

5. Her breakup with Taylor Kinney is addressed in the documentary but he doesn’t make an appearance.

6. “The Cure” is a tribute to her friend Sonja, who recently passed away from cancer. It was released as a standalone single earlier this year, because Gaga wanted Sonja to hear it on the radio before she died.

Here’s a compilation of the teasers released so far:

“Gaga: Five Foot Two” will debut on Netflix on 22nd September.

Sources: Oh No They Didn’t, Entertainment Weekly/ Featured image: Netflix.


#Batman: The Official Trailer For “The Killing Joke” Animated Movie Is Out!

The first (and hopefully not the last) official trailer of “Batman: The Killing Joke” animated movie is finally out and it is very, very dark indeed.

The film is Warner Bros. and DC Comic’s first superhero animation that has received an R rating. The plot is based on the iconic 1988 one-shot graphic novel written by renown comic book writer Alan Moore and illustrated by veteran artist Brian Bolland.

Voice actors Mark Hamill, Kevin Conroy, and Tara Strong will reprise their roles as the Joker, Batman, and Barbara Gordon (aka Batgirl) respectively. The movie will also be produced by Bruce Timm (from “Batman: The Animated Series”), and will be directed by Sam Liu.

“The Killing Joke” is famous for being the Joker’s origin story: a devoted family man and failed stand-up comedian who suffered “one bad day” that finally drove him insane.

The trailer starts off with Batman visiting the Joker in prison, asking him up-front who is going to kill who in the end. Then, it shows the abduction of commissioner Gordon and Barbara Gordon, and it ends with the Joker saying, “All it takes is ‘one bad day'”.

“Batman: The Killing Joke” premieres at Comic-Con International in San Diego this July, with a release on Blu-ray, DVD, and Digital HD later this year.

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Fantastic Beasts 2: Alison Sudol Defends Queenie’s Questionable Decision

“Fantastic Beasts: The Crimes of Grindelwald” had many twists and turns as well as shocking reveals. One of them includes Alison Sudol’s character Queenie Goldstein.

Towards the end, Queenie makes a shocking decision in joining Grindelwald’s dreadful cause. Just like Jacob, Newt and Tina, we the audience are left dumbfounded by Queenie’s choice. Many fans were understandably not happy with the Queenie twist.

When Newt calls her out for putting Jacob under a spell, we can see that Queenie is clearly upset. When she finds herself alone and humiliated, and with her sister Tina disapproving of her relationship with muggle Jacob, Queenie feels drawn to Grindelwald’s cause in championing for a better wizarding world.

“Jacob doesn’t come with her. It’s not so much about Jacob not coming with her to the dark side, it’s like, ‘Jacob, walk with me, we’re in this together.’ And she doesn’t have those two, so who does she have? Newt’s kind of betrayed her — he called her out, it was embarrassing. What does she have?” Sudol told Entertainment Weekly.

Having said that, Sudol insists that her character is still one of the good guys. “I still believe in her heart of hearts she’s going over to fight what she believes in. Grindelwald is saying, ‘we’re creating a different world’ and the world that she is in is broken. I don’t believe she’s turning evil. It’s more like she’s trying to find somebody who is giving her an option. He’s manipulating her but he’s manipulating everybody. He even did that with Dumbledore,” the 33-year-old actress explained.

The vocalist for A Fine Frenzy first heard about Queenie’s eventual change while promoting the 1st “Fantastic Beasts” film. “I was like, wait, how did this happen?. It took a long time in my imagination to even begin to understand. And throughout the course of the film, to just begin to reconcile who she was in the beginning with the choices that she makes and realise she isn’t a different person she’s just abandoned in a really untenable circumstance,” she told the publication.

We’ll get to know more about Queenie’s questionable decision and its aftermath when “Fantastic Beasts 3” debuts on 20th November 2020.


School Bullies From Viral Video Expelled

After a one-minute-and-32-second long video showing some bullies repeatedly punching and throwing kicks at a school student in a classroom went viral, authorities stepped up to man the situation. The video was posted on the PDRM Facebook page, which later garnered thousands of shares.

According to Central Seberang Prai OCPD Asst Comm Azman Abdul Lah, the three bullies (students) were all 15 years old and were from a secondary school in Seberang Jaya. It is learnt that the victim had earlier informed the school’s disciplinary teacher after seeing the students smoking in school. The three students then beat up the victim as they were upset.

However, it has also been confirmed that the three students have been expelled after they were found guilty of assaulting another student at school.

Penang CID chief Senior Asst Comm Mazlan Kesah said that although the police did not receive any report on the incident, they would still open an investigation paper on the case under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting.


Wanna One’s Kuala Lumpur Concert Date & Venue Announced!

Wannables, mark your calendars because the date and venue for Wanna One’s Kuala Lumpur concert has been announced!

They teased fans earlier this week with a photo revealing the cities that they’ll be going to, and fans have been waiting with bated breath for more information.

The idol group released a surprise announcement today, dropping the dates for their “One: The World” concerts. They’ll be visiting cities in America from 13th July to 5th August, followed by various cities in Asia from 13th July until 1st September. Wanna One will also be dropping by Melbourne on 17th August.

The group was formed in 2017 through “Produce 101 Season 2”, a survival program which pitted 101 idol trainees against each other. The finalists made their debut in August and will promote as a group until their disbandment at the end of this year.

Members of Wanna One are Kang Daniel, Park Jihoon, Lee Daehwi, Kim Jaehwan, Ong Seungwoo, Park Woojin, Lai Guanlin, Yoon Jisung, Hwang Minhyun, Bae Jinyoung, and Ha Sungwoon.

All 11 members will be meeting Malaysians fans in July. The Kuala Lumpur show will be organised by YJ Partners, a concert promoter based in Seoul.

Details about the Kuala Lumpur leg are as follows:

Ticketing details hasn’t been released as of yet, but we’ll update you with the information as soon as we have them!

For more updates, visit YJ Partner’s Facebook page and Twitter.

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Park Bo-gum Announces Malaysian Date For His 2019 Asia Tour

Last year, we’ve reported that South Korean actor Park Bo-gum will be touring Asia in 2019 to meet his fans, and luckily, Malaysia is included!

Today, the organisers have finally unveiled the remaining dates of his upcoming tour with the Malaysian leg confirmed to be held on 30th March 2019.

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Apart from Malaysia, the 25-year-old actor will also stop by Japan, Thailand, Singapore, Hong Kong, Indonesia, and Taiwan.

Park Bo-gum last came to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in March last year during the Samsung Galaxy S9/S9+ Launching Event.

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The actor gained recognition for his diverse range of roles in film and television. He is most known for his roles in the series “Love in the Moonlight” and “Reply 1988“.


#Baywatch: The Rock & Zac Efron Go Shirtless For New Halloween Movie Posters

The handsome looking cast members of “Baywatch” are looking so hot it’s scary. Oh, and it’s also the tagline for the upcoming reboot.

In celebration of the recent Halloween festivity, Paramount debuted 3 brand new movie posters featuring the actors in skimpy outfits, displaying a tongue-in-cheek approach to the movie. So, is it trick or treat?

As you can see from the sexy poster, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson is portrayed as a superhero, wearing only red cape and shorts, together with a pair of cool shades. The 44-year-old actor is flanked by Alexandra Daddario, 30, looking nonchalant as a sexy devil, and Kelly Rohrbach, 26, looking sweet yet not so innocent as an angel.

The 2nd poster features a muscular Zac Efron showing off his washboard abs while apparently dressed up as Olympic swimmer Michael Phelps, since he’s holding a Halloween bucket of gold medals on each hand. He is joined by Jon Bass and Ilfenesh Hadera, who seem to be channeling their inner cats.

Based on the classic ’90s lifeguard drama series, “Baywatch” centres on a dedicated lifeguard named Mitch Buchannon (Dwayne Johnson) who finds himself in conflict with an arrogant newcomer named Matt Brody (Zac Efron). The pair are then forced to set aside their differences in order to stop a criminal conspiracy that is threatening the beach.

Priyanka Chopra, on the other hand, showed that she’s the ultimate vixen, dressed as sexy bat wearing a seductive one-shoulder black and silver minidress with a high slit that exposes the gun strapped to her thigh. The “Quantico” actress looks super fierce thanks to her dark curls, matching bat wings, a deep red lip, and a subtle trail of blood dripping from her mouth.

“Baywatch” is slated for release on 19th May 2017.


Inside “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II”

The excitement and suspense rages on as Summit Entertainment continues to tease the Twihards with sporadic releases (teaser trailers, pictures, etc) of the last installment.

Slated for a 22nd November 2012 release (in Malaysia), “The Twilight Saga: Breaking Dawn Part II” will mark the end of the teen-vampire-supernatural-love-triangle-wolf film series. Said to be “the most exciting part of the story”, the finale will feature not only Bella Swan (played by Kristen Stewart) as a vampire but also the introduction to a new character:

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The daughter of Edward Cullen (played by Robert Pattinson) and Bella is not just any baby – she’s one of the most important if not the main element to Breaking Dawn Part II because her existence is all set to turn the vampiric world upside down.

(No, it’s not bad enough that their world is already upside down what with not sleeping and melding their days with nights!)

After the birth of Renesmee, the Cullens family faces teeming false allegations that put them in front of the Volturi, a coven of vampires residing in Italy – also known as the largest and most powerful ones in the Twilight series.

The Cullens then gather other vampire clans in order to protect the child from the coven. Yes. Dare we say, all vampires from around the world, almost.

You best be prepared to be amazed by an invasion of flawlessly beautiful yet extremely powerful vampires.

And an apocalypse happens, and the whole world is wiped out. Just kidding. Find out what happens when the finale to all Twilight movies is released on 22nd November 2012 (Friday).

Meanwhile, for more information, visit the official movie website.

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#AmosYee: Police Arrest 17-Year-Old For Anti-Lee Kuan Yew Video

Police have arrest on Sunday (20th March) over an anti-Lee Kuan Yew video.

17-year-old Amos Yee, who goes by the YouTube channel name “brainandbutter“, posted a YouTube video on 27th March which contained insensitive comments against the late Singapore founding father, Mr Lee Kuan Yew. The late Lee Kuan Yew passed away on Monday (23rd March) at 91 years old.

The boy also made remarks about the Christian faith, comparing Mr Lee to Jesus Christ, by saying both figures “are both power-hungry and malicious but deceive others into thinking they are both compassionate and kind”.

In the video, Amos, who had a minor role in one of Singaporean filmmaker Jack Neo’s films, 2012’s “We Not Naughty“, went on to say that the late Mr Lee’s followers were “completely delusional and ignorant, and have absolutely no sound logic or knowledge about him that is grounded in reality”.

He also challenged Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to sue him.

Prior to uploading the “Lee Kuan Yew Is Finally Dead” video, Amos announced on Twitter that he was “making a Lee Kuan Yew video”, among other things.

Is anyone able to photoshop a picture of Margaret Thatcher making out with Lee Kuan Yew?

At least 20 police reports were lodged against Amos Yee since 27th March, when he was believed to have uploaded the 8-minute “Lee Kuan Yew Is Finally Dead” video. And if that wasn’t enough, Amos also posted obscene material on his blog, which drove more people to lodge reports against the teenager.

The blogpost has since been taken down and the video, which has been slammed by netizens, is no longer available on his YouTube channel.


LiLo & The Blame Game

Whenever it’s news regarding Lindsay Lohan aka LiLo, it’s almost always breaking news judging from the seriousness of the issues.

Last Friday, LiLo was taken to the hospital after her black Porsche collided with an 18-wheeler. The accident, which occurred on the Pacific Coast Highway in Santa Monica reportedly rendered the car totaled.

The car had a severely damaged front end with the hood pushed up and nearly dislodged, the airbag deployed and a smashed windshield. The passenger side window was shattered and the rear bumper was torn off her car.

As for the 25-year-old actress (who is currently filming the TV biopic “Liz & Dick”, in which she stars as a film icon Elizabeth Taylor though not nearly as reckless as she is), she was transported to the hospital with no major injuries. The doctors, however, are performing tests. Oh, you know, since LiLo has a history of DUIs, court cases, probations, intoxications, you name it.

Because she has a history of not-so-favourable records, she is now on the verge of derailing her life again because not only did she initially blame the driver whose truck she hit, he has since come forward to claim that it was her fault. “She came over and hit the back of the truck”, the man in question said.

And now, she has no choice but blame the Porsche by claiming that she slammed on the brakes but nothing happened.

Mechanical failure, Lindsay, really? We say stop driving yourself down the road to destruction.

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Meet “Golden Job” Cast Ekin Cheng, Eric Tsang, Chin Ka-lok & Jerry Lamb In Malaysia This Weekend

Do you all remember the popular Hong Kong triads film franchise “Young & Dangerous” (古惑仔) which has spawned 14 sequels and spin-offs from 1995 to 2013? Of course you do, it is the same franchise that inspired Malaysia’s very own “KL Gangster” series!

So as you all may know, the gang from “Young & Dangerous” will reunite on screen for their latest film, “Golden Job” (黄金兄弟) which will be arriving in Malaysian cinemas on 27th September 2018.

To commemorate their upcoming film, GSC Cinemas will be bringing the 4 main cast of “Golden Job” to 4 GSC locations in Malaysia; GSC 1 Utama, GSC MyTown, GSC iOi City Mall, and GSC Mid Valley this coming Sunday on 30th September 2018

Except for Jordan Chan (陈小春) and Michael Tse (谢天华), the 4 cast who will be attending the movie tour include Ekin Cheng (郑伊健), Chin Ka-lok (钱嘉乐), Eric Tsang (曾志伟) and Jerry Lamb (林晓峰).

“Golden Job” follows 5 former mercenaries who reunite for a heist where they are required to boost a truckload of medicine held by a foreign intelligence agency, but only to find out that they have been double-crossed by one of their own.

Check out for more info at GSC’s social media.


Psy Announces The End Of Gangnam Style

Said to be the modern day “Macarena”, South Korean superstar Psy’s hit song took the world by storm throughout 2012. Love it or hate it, the smash hit “Gangnam Style” was the biggest song of the decade, having won numerous awards, gained thousands of mentions, spawned hundreds of covers and spoofs, and not forgetting racking up more than a billion views on YouTube alone.

There isn’t a person in the world who doesn’t know Psy by now. But the reign of “Gangnam Style” is finally coming to a close.

“Gangnam Style” was released in July and with thanks to various social media platforms, the hilarious music video, which takes a stab at the lifestyle of those who are trying to live like the rich and famous, spread like wildfire. At first, only regionally but with the blink of an eye, it speedily gained international recognition.

By December 2012, Psy, who spend countless late nights coming up with his now-trademark “horse riding” dance, admitted that he was getting sick and tired of “Gangnam Style”:

Sometimes, honestly, yes I get tired or I get sick of it because I got so many requests to teach them, you know, like average let me say 50 requests per city, per country. I already taught the dance to so many people, so many times but still the dance takes me here, to make a press conference in Singapore, so of course sometimes I’m tired of it, but I got to do it, it’s my job.

On his birthday (31st December), right before he performed “Gangnam Style” during Dick Clark’s New Year’s Rockin’ Eve, Psy told MTV that he will be “ending” his hit song. While he doesn’t plan on completely doing away with “Gangnam Stye”, he’s anxious to follow up the hit with another:

Being in Times Square on New Year’s Eve is already special – it’s the biggest stage in the universe – plus it’s my birthday, so, with all that, it may be the ending of ‘Gangnam Style’. I mean, what better way to do it? It’s my biggest and most meaningful birthday. The song became too popular, and so you start to have some concern about its life period. I’m really working hard on a new single right now, and I’m not saying that ‘Gangnam Style’ is ending on Dick Clark – I still have a lot of invitations to perform it. I’ll be in Paris and in February I got invited to perform in China, and I’ve still got to do promo. So let me say that in America I need a new single because ‘Gangnam Style’ got too popular, so I’ve got to write a new single.

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Aww. We don’t blame him for pulling the plug on the song. It was a good run though, Psy. And props to you for putting South Korea on the map. We can’t wait to hear your new single!


#Disney: First Teaser Trailer For Jon Favreau’s #TheJungleBook

Baloo the bear guardian will teach us the “bear” necessities of life again when Disney‘s live-action remake of “The Jungle Book” hits theatres.

The first teaser trailer for Disney’s “The Jungle Book” has finally arrived online and while it’s filled with CGI shots, the result is incredibly stunning and visually pleasing.

The movie features newcomer Neel Sethi as the live-action version of Mowgli, a man-cub who has been raised by a family of wolves. His animal friends are voiced by a slew of impressive cast members including Lupita Nyong’o as the protective mother wolf Raksha, Bill Murray as the beloved bear Baloo, and Ben Kingsley as panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera.

Christopher Walken is voicing the smooth-talking King Louie while the main antagonists, Shere Khan and Kaa, are respectively voiced by Idris Elba and Scarlett Johannson.

Disney’s version of “The Jungle Book” is a CGI and live-action hybrid while Warner Bros‘ version of “The Jungle Book” relies heavily on the motion-capture techniques.

In case you didn’t know, Warner Bros’ is adapting Rudyard Kipling’s classic animal adventure novel as well and it is directed by actor/motion capture expert Andy Serkis, who will be voicing Baloo.

The cast includes “Sherlock” star Benedict Cumberbatch, Rohan Chand, Christian Bale, Cate Blanchett, Naomie Harris, Tom Hollander, Eddie Marsan, and Peter Mullan. However, the Warner Bros’ version of “The Jungle Book” will only debut in 2017.

The teaser trailer for Disney’s “The Jungle Book” was first shown during the studio’s D23 Expo last month. Murray’s performance earned a huge reaction from the crowd as his character Baloo was heard subtly humming “The Bare Necessities” to himself in the trailer.

Even though it’s just a short trailer, we can tell that the movie is going to be a visual masterpiece as everything looks incredibly realistic.

The full synopsis of Disney’s live-action remake of “The Jungle Book” is as follows:

“The Jungle Book” is an all-new live-action epic adventure about Mowgli (newcomer Neel Sethi), a man-cub who’s been raised by a family of wolves. But Mowgli finds he is no longer welcome in the jungle when fearsome tiger Shere Khan (voice of Idris Elba), who bears the scars of Man, promises to eliminate what he sees as a threat.

Urged to abandon the only home he’s ever known, Mowgli embarks on a captivating journey of self-discovery, guided by panther-turned-stern mentor Bagheera (Ben Kingsley), and the free-spirited bear Baloo. Along the way, Mowgli encounters jungle creatures who don’t exactly have his best interests at heart, including Kaa (Scarlett Johansson), a python who’s seductive voice and gaze hypnotizes the man-cub, and the smooth-talking King Louie (Christopher Walken), who tries to coerce Mowgli into giving up the secret to the elusive and deadly red flower: fire.

Directed by Jon Favreau (of “Iron Man” fame), “The Jungle Book” will hit theatres on 15th April 2016. It’s also part of the studio’s larger initiative of turning its animated classics into live-action films.

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

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#FifthHarmony: Camila Cabello Officially Quits Girl Group

Harmonizers all over the world are currently devastated.

Just a few hours ago, an official statement was posted on Fifth Harmony’s social media accounts, announcing that Camila Cabello has left the all-female singing troupe. So should Fifth Harmony consider changing their name to Fourth Harmony?

“After 4 and a half years of being together, we have been informed via her representatives that Camila has decided to leave Fifth Harmony. We wish her well.

You Harmonizers have been there with us since the beginning, you’ve supported us, you’ve rejoiced and cried with us, you’ve grown with us, and with your love and support we will continue on. That being said, we are excited to announce that we will be moving forward with the 4 of us – Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane and Lauren Jauregui – for our fans. We are 4 strong, committed women who will continue with Fifth Harmony as well as our solo endeavours.

We are excited for our future, and we can’t wait for what the new year brings. Harmonizers, we are in this together. We love you with all of our heart,” the lengthy screenshot message concluded.

Although the statement assures fans that the 4 women – Ally Brooke, Normani Kordei, Dinah Jane Hansen and Lauren Jauregui – will continue carrying the Fifth Harmony flag, it also notes that the singers will continue to explore “solo endeavours” moving forward. Is this an indication that future departures are already in the works?

Fans have been speculating for some time that changes to the “X-Factor”-created group lineup were bound to happen, but the question was who would actually be the one to depart first. While many were shocked, others were less than surprised by the news.

“Why are people surprised? They all auditioned as solo artists; that was what they originally wanted. She’s so good on her own and honestly doesn’t fit in with the more urban songs Fifth Harmony does. You can always hear her over everyone else. I think this will be a great move for all involved. Fifth Harmony can have success without Camila and Camila can have major success going solo. Win-win,” wrote Facebook user Christina Gutierrez.

It’s still weird though that the quartet announced Camila’s departure and that the notification didn’t come from the woman herself.

What are your thoughts on Fifth Harmony’s future, Harmonizers?


Phew! Another Milestone. “Thirstea”, Anyone?

After about a week of teasing their 52,607 fans on their Facebook page, they’ve finally made it official:

Earlier this morning, BCARD (Malaysia’s premier lifestyle and brand-focused loyalty program) announced that they’re teamed up with Chatime Malaysia, one of the biggest international bubble tea brands in the region.

With 50 Chatime outlets nationwide, BCARD members can now look forward to enjoying more rewards and benefits from our latest merchant partner in addition to a wide range of existing BCARD participating merchant partners.

In conjunction with this, Chatime Malaysia will be launching the “Thirstea Card”, a reward program for Chatime customers to enjoy special privileges at Chatime outlets nationwide:

The launch of the “Thirstea Card” program is yet another example of how Chatime continues to offer more value-added products and services to its customers.

Available from today onwards, application will cost you only RM10 and as a new member, you will receive a FREE drink upon registration worth RM5.90 from Chatime:

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Oh, also, as an introductory offer, for every sign up, there are additional surprises! You will receive a BCARD super deals gift pack vouchers worth over RM1,300 while stocks last.

Once you’re a member, all you have to do is present your card before transaction at any participating outlet. The points will be recorded automatically once the card is swiped and terms of payment are fulfilled. And you’re done!

We don’t know about you but this? It sounds pretty darn awesome to us!

We’ve already gotten ours. Have you got yours? Om nom nom nom!

For more picture from the “Thirstea Card” launch, go here.

For more information, visit Chatime Malaysia’s Facebook page.

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Couple Caught For Alleged Adultery In A Car Say They Were “Just Eating Satay”

Eating satay or committing adultery? That’s the same question the religious authorities Pejabat Agama Daerah Kulim (PADK) had to ask this couple when they were found committing adultery in Kulim, Kedah.

The couple, who were inside a parked car, told the PADK that they were “just eating satay” when caught. According to Kulim District Religious Officer, Sheikh Muhammad Suhaimi Saleh, the area was patrolled for more than two hours before the couple was approached.

The patrolling is said to have been conducted after receiving reports from the public about the couple often being seen alone in the car together. The car is said to have been parked in a dark area in front of a house when approached by the religious authorities around 10.40pm. When asked what they were doing in the car the couple responded,

“We weren’t doing anything, we were just eating satay.”

However, the authorities did not believe what the duo had to say and carried out an investigation. “The couple was shocked to see the presence of PADK enforcers. The inspection also found that the windows of the entire vehicle were fitted with light shields,” revealed Muhammad Suhaimi.

The District Religious Officer also told Harian Metro that the pair was an unmarried couple. He stated, “The couple failed to submit any documents proving that they are husband and wife or mahram causing them to be detained on suspicion of khalwat (close proximity).”

The results of the investigation is reported to have found that the man is 52-years-old and has a wife and three children. The man and his 26-year-old mistress are said to be working together at a utility company in the Kulim district.

“The couple were taken to the Kulim Police Station for an arrest report before being taken to the religious office for further action,” added Muhammad Suhaimi. “The man is believed to live in this district while the woman is from Sungai Petani and lives in a rented house here.”

The case is currently being investigated under Section 25 of the Kedah Syariah Criminal Offences Enactment 2014. If convicted, the couple can be fined no more than RM3,000 or given two years imprisonment or both.


#ThatWeekendFeeling: Somersby Malaysia’s Campaign Is Back With Fun Prizes!

We have some good news to brighten up your Friday ;)

Get ready for the weekend because Somersby’s #ThatWeekendFeeling campaign is back again this year and this time, with a fun twist.

#ThatWeekendFeeling was launched in 2015 and thanks to its popularity, Somersby decided to continue the well-loved campaign by unveiling its revolutionary drinking ritual – Somerita, a fun way to drink your favourite cider, served upside down over crushed ice. And guess what? This refreshing cocktail is available in selected modern bars and restaurants across Malaysia!

That’s not all, fans of the sweet cider are encouraged to share their “weekend feeling” to stand a chance to win exciting prizes. The top 3 posts with the highest likes will win a party worth RM1,500 each in the month of August while the top 30 posts with the highest likes will be able to attend a BBQ and food truck party in the month of September.

To join, simply visit www.somersby.com.my/thatweekendfeeling to create your GIF and spread it on you social media with the hashtag, #ThatWeekendFeeling :) Sounds easy, right?

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The good news doesn’t stop there, the previously limited edition Blackberry cider is now available permanently across major supermarkets! Fruity flavoured with a breadth of freshness and a mild taste of blackberry, Somersby Blackberry with its 4.5% alcohol content, lives up to its reputation of spreading joy and sunny togetherness wherever it is served.

Somersby cider is now available in more than 43 countries while Malaysia is the 4th country in Asia with this offering.

For more information, visit Somerby Malaysia’s official website and Facebook page.

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#Nola: Endangered Rhino Dies At California Zoo, 3 Remain Worldwide

A 41-year-old northern white rhino died on Sunday (22nd November) at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, leaving just 3 members of the critically endangered species alive worldwide, zoo officials said.

Nola, an ageing rhino that had resided at the California zoo park since 1989, had been receiving treatment for a bacterial infection, according to a statement on the zoo’s website:

The source of Nola’s infection was recently identified as a large abscess deep in her pelvic region. On 13th November, veterinarians performed a minor surgical procedure on Nola to drain the abscess. The procedure was successful in removing ninety percent of the infected material.

She was placed under constant veterinary watch last week as her appetite and activity levels declined. After her condition worsened significantly, caretakers decided to euthanize her, zoo officials said.

“Nola was an iconic animal, not only at the San Diego Zoo Safari Park, but worldwide,” the zoo said. “Through the years, millions of people learned about Nola and the plight of rhinos in the wild through visits to the Safari Park, numerous media stories and social media posts.”

The 3 remaining northern white rhinos are at the Ol Pejeta Conservancy in Kenya, the zoo said on Facebook in response to an outpouring of comments from Nola’s fans.

(Reporting by Letitia Stein in Tampa, Fla.; Editing by Peter Cooney)


Little Mix Names Their Favourite BLACKPINK Song & Wants To Collab

Any BLINKs and Mixers here want to see Little Mix and BLACKPINK (블랙핑크) together in one song? You’re not alone!

During a recent game session of “Song Association” with Elle magazine, member Jade Thirlwall named the artistes that the Brit Awards winners would want to collaborate with. And yes, the hottest K-pop girl group in the scene right now was included in the list as well.

Jade from Little Mix said in an ELLE interview that the group’s dream collab would be with @BLACKPINK. Her favorite song is Kill This Love!#MTVHottest BLACKPINK @ygofficialblink pic.twitter.com/RqnOVwbf6g

“My dream collaboration right now for us girls would either be Ariana (Grande), Lizzo, Rosalia or BLACKPINK. Imagine the 4 artistes at the same time on some sort of ‘Lady Marmalade’ remake song? Yes please!” Jade was quoted as saying.

In elaborating more about her dream project with the “How You Like That” singers, the 27-year-old said, “I feel like collaborating with BLACKPINK would be incredible because the looks and the choreography would be insane.” She further added that her favourite song of them is “Kill This Love”, as she jammed to the 2019 hit.

YG Entertainment, if you’re reading this, please make the collab happen. We need more girl power anthems!


#WhatsApp: New Updates With Bold, Italic & Strikethrough Format Features

WhatsApp has been occupied with its service upgrades since the start of the year and it’s continuing the trend with more interesting features.

Users can now emphasise their point a little better by adding bold, italics, and strikethrough to their chats in its latest update.

The new features were initially introduced in a beta option but are now available for users running version 2.12.17 on iOS and version 2.12.535 for Android. The features are hidden in the app but learning how to master the format options is pretty easy.

A combination of all the formats put together would give you this: Hype.

Other recent additions include WhatsApp’s multiple selection where a menu option (which allows various options such as muting chats or making calls) will appear when you press the contact’s profile pic.

Users can also share images from other apps including 3rd party apps such as iCloud, Google Drive, Dropbox, and Microsoft’s OneDrive. Beyond photos, the app also added the ability to send and receive PDF documents.

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Hyolyn Set To Bring 1st World Tour To Kuala Lumpur In July

Hyolyn (효린) will be in Kuala Lumpur not once but twice this year!

After kicking off her first solo concert “True” in Seoul last year, the former leader of South Korean girl group Sistar is now ready to perform outside of South Korea. 7 dates and locations have been announced so far.

The 28-year-old singer will be kicking off her “True” world tour in Europe in late May. After that she’ll be performing in several cities in Asia over the course of June and July. Besides Malaysia, the K-pop star will also be visiting Taipei (Taiwan) and Tokyo (Japan).

A few weeks ago, it was announced that Hyolyn will be making her first appearance in Kuala Lumpur as a solo artist for the PUMA #CaliTravelog Campaign. The event will be held at Sentul Depot on 27th April 2019.

The details to Hyolyn’s “True” world tour Live in Malaysia are as follows:


#SEAGames2015: Lace Up & Gear Up For The 28th Southeast Asian Games

Alas, the Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) will once again return to Singapore after a 22-year long hiatus.

Awarded the bid by the Southeast Asian Games Federation (SEAGF) in November 2011, the 28th SEA Games will be held from 5th – 16th June 2015.

Previously hosting the Games in 1973, 1983, and 1993, Singapore’s 4th time hosting the Games is especially significant to the republic as it celebrates its 50th year of independence in 2015. This presents Singapore with the perfect opportunity to reinforce regional peace and friendship with its regional neighbours.

The Singapore SEA Games Organising Committee (SINGSOC) believes the mid-year dates will provide ample opportunities for everyone to be part of Games, not only sports enthusiasts.

As seen above, 36 sports and 402 events will feature in the 28th SEA Games Singapore 2015. As such, the 28th SEA Games looks set to be a 12-day fiesta. And yes, Malaysia is part of the Games too!

The sports are aquatics (swimming, synchronised swimming, diving, waterpolo), archery, athletics, badminton, basketball, billiards and snooker, bowling, boxing, canoeing, cycling, equestrian, fencing, floorball, football, golf, gymnastics, hockey, judo, netball, petanque, rowing, rugby 7s, sailing, sepak takraw, shooting, silat, softball, squash, table tennis, taekwondo, tennis, dragon boat, triathlon, volleyball, wakeboard and waterski, and wushu.

To add on, here are 7 fun facts about the SEA Games:

Here’s a sneak preview of what’s in store for the opening ceremony, via Today Online:

The 28th SEA Games’ opening ceremony will kick off on 5th June with a parade of the official Games torch, which will be carried out around Marina Bay in Singapore a day before. It will be led by Team Nila volunteers and other segments of the community before the lighting up of the 28th SEA Games cauldron at the opening ceremony at the Singapore National Stadium.

Hosted by popular TV personalities Gurmit Singh, Sharon Au, and Nikki Muller, the show will also involve Singaporean talents such as Daphne Khoo, Shigga Shay, and Siow Lee Chin. Along with over 5,000 performers and volunteers, they will present 5 acts that feature themes signifying different facets of the Games, such as the beauty of unfettered dreams and the limitless energy of youth

Wondering where you can catch the highlights or better yet, watch it live? Hit up the official YouTube channel! You can even stream it on the go, if you’d like :)

Alternatively, you could also tune in to Astro Arena, as it will start airing the pre-games events on Channel 801, and in HD on Channel 802. From 6th to 16th June, Astro Arena’s 180-strong production team will be in Singapore, working around-the-clock to deliver extensive live coverage for Malaysian sports fans.

Meanwhile, results for the Games thus far are available here. As far as we know, Malaysia has claimed their first gold of the 28th SEA Games after synchronised swimmers Katrina Ann Abdul Hadi-Zylane Lee lived up to expectations in the duet technical and free routine event finals.

For more timely updates, hit up SEA Games 2015’s official Twitter or Facebook page.

Sources: SEA Games 2015’s official website, Today Online, malaysiakini.

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Malaysia’s Animal Whisperer Dies

They called her the “Mother Teresa” of animals, and she was known for being the country’s pioneer animal rescuer. She founded the animal sanctuary, Furry Friends Farm (FFF) in Rawang and she was also an animal inspector with the Selangor Society of Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA).

If that didn’t ring a bell, then perhaps you would remember her best for rescuing dogs that were dumped on a mangrove island a little off Klang, by Pulau Ketam residents not too long ago.

An orphan, Sabrina Yeap devoted her life and made it her personal mission to saving cats and dogs, and promoting animal rights. She was wholly dedicated to putting the animals first and herself last – always. But her good deeds didn’t stop there.

The animals that she rescued and trained went under the “Dr. Dog” programme, which is an animal-assisted programme that used dogs to bring cheer to less fortunate children and the elderly. It was because of her bursting “resume” as an activist and animal lover that she gained a huge following of fans and friends.

But on Monday night, Sabrina slipped into a coma and she never woke up. She then passed away from leukemia at the Sungai Buloh Hospital a few hours later. She was 49 years old.

The country has lost one of its greatest rescue heroes. Friends who want to pay their last respect can do so at Parlour No. 13 at the Nirvana Memorial Centre in Jalan Sg Besi. The cremation is scheduled at 10am tomorrow (Friday) at the Nirvana Memorial Park in Shah Alam and her ashes will be interned at the Semenyih Nirvana Memorial Park.

For details, call Goh at 012-238 1970 or Myza Nordin at 016-371 7692. For more information, visit Furry Friends Farm’s Facebook page.


Top 10 Tracks Shazamed In Ibiza This Summer

It’s summer in Ibiza and boy, we sure are jealous to be missing out on all the fun! Summer may only be a few weeks but there is already a whole wave of brand new club nights launched, as well as new festivals like Emerging and Pete Tong’s International Music Summit, and a whole lot of brilliant music going around.

Earlier this week, Mixmag reported that music discovery app Shazam has released a list of the ten ‘most Shazamed’ tracks so far this summer in Ibiza. Completely different from last year’s list which was topped by Avicii, Daft Punk and Calvin Harris, the most shazamed list this year sees the appearances of MK, Maceo Plex and Agoria with Ten Walls’ soothing tech-house slow-burner Walking with Elephants topping the list.

Here’s the list of the ten tracks that are currently tearing apart Ibiza’s dancefloors. Enjoy!

#9 GusGus – Crossfade (Maceo Plex Remix)

#7 Josh Butler – Got A Feeling (Bontan Remix, Pleasurekraft Edit)

#6 Emeli Sandé – Read All About It (Stefan Biniak Bootleg)

#3 Wankelmut & Emma Louise – My Head Is A Jungle (MK Remix)


K-pop Fans Want Halsey To Collaborate With Blackpink & BTS

Following the recent collaborations between Blackpink and Dua Lipa (“Kiss And Make Up”) as well as BTS and Nicki Minaj (“Idol”), K-pop fans are now hoping Halsey will jump on the bandwagon.

The recent interaction between Halsey and Rosé from Blackpink sent fans into a frenzy. This doesn’t come as surprise that music lovers want their new friendship to turn into a pop collaboration.

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Just a few days ago, Rosé posted 2 candid photos of herself heading off to rehearsal and practising for an upcoming show. With more than 8000 comments, it’s pretty easy for comments to go unnoticed. However, several eagle-eyed Instagram users were quick to spot Halsey’s comment.

The American pop star left a comment in Korean, which translates to “you’re totally cute”. The Blackpink songstress took notice and replied with a bashful smiley face and a heart emoji. It didn’t take long before the comment generated a ton of likes and replies.

K-pop fans were understandably excited by the sweet exchange and even praised Halsey for translating it to Korean. If Blackpink and Dua Lipa could produce a hit collaboration together, we don’t see why a duet between the K-pop girl band and Halsey wouldn’t be possible.

During an interview with MYX Philippines, VJ Donny asked a series of quick fire questions. Some of them include her favourite colour of wig (blue) and what the most heartbreaking song ever was (anything by Frank Ocean), and of course her favourite BTS member. She whispered, “RM” (Kim Nam-joon).

with @halsey .. 누가 저 합성 좀 해주세요 – RM pic.twitter.com/T3ABQ07NxO

you know there was no way I’d come all the way to Seoul without seeing these guys. 👼🏼 can’t wait to see them play Staples center!!! I’m HELLA proud. 💗💖💗 @BTS_twt pic.twitter.com/RF4vqE9G0J

Would y’all like to see a collaboration between Halsey with Blackpink and BTS?

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Dirt Man Is The Final Superhero Created By Stan Lee & His Daughter

The world mourns over the death of comic legend Stan Lee who passed away on Monday (12th November) at the age of 95.

The creator of Marvel Comics had invented so many of our favourite superheroes from Spider-Man to The Hulk, Doctor Strange, Black Panther, X-Men and many more. Apparently before his death, Lee had created one last hero with his daughter J.C. Lee, as reported by TMZ.

See you in LA! Catch JC at @StanLeeComicCon and grab a discounted preorder of her book here, to pick up at the con: https://t.co/93ne3HPyS1 pic.twitter.com/WboYgSBXaR

— JC Lee (@RealJCLee) September 18, 2017

In a live interview, the daughter revealed, “I’ve been trying to get him to create a character with me his entire life. We’ve been working on a character called Dirt Man.”

“The last little angel we’ve got tucked away is Dirt Man and I said ‘Daddy, no clatter, no steel, no any of that. Let’s get down and dirty. Let’s do what’s going on and what’s about love. Let’s do Dirt Man.’ It’s very interesting and it’s not over yet. We still have a little trickery.”

The father and daughter pair worked on the brand new superhero right up until his last weekend, and J.C. Lee vowed to push forward with the project and hoping to see it in comics and movies soon.

She also said that she has a specific plan that will keep her dad’s legacy going.


BABYMETAL: The Japanese Teen Pop Metal Band

There has always been a gap between Japanese tween pop and heavy metal music as heavy metal music is always destined to become a subgenre or belong in the underground music scene. Although the heavy metal music scene was popular in Japan, the cultural movement was quickly replaced by the Japanese teen idol groups. Hence, the genre is now only enjoyed by a niche audience. Because the majority of the public still prefer mainstream pop over underground music, there will always be a market for the Japanese idol culture despite being manufactured and sugarcoated by the record labels.

One band’s producer, Kobametal, believed that the fusion of both pop music and heavy metal music could strengthen the influence of both music genres.  e explained that the concept of mixing metal and idol music originated from the famous pop girl group PERFUME that incorporated EDM into pop music. Thus, the idea has now become a solid concept and kawaii metal is born.

Introducing, Japanese teen pop metal band, BABYMETAL, the most popular half-pop, half-metal band in the world.

It’s easy to understand why this group became an Internet sensation as it’s a whole new concept that was never done by anyone before and their performances are simply spectacular!

During their performances, the clean vocalist Su-metal is typically in the centre of the group formation while being flanked by two other members, Moametal and Yuimetal. The trio of Japanese girls perform in their “Gothic Lolita” style outfits and sometimes, a live band will play for their performances, increasing the energy level of their concert.

The concept of kawaii metal has drawn the attention of the public but it also became controversial as some hardcore metalheads made snarky comments about the group being “unoriginal” and “a disgrace to heavy metal music”. However, those comments given by the haters have been proven to be from a minority as BABYMETAL now has over 9 million views for their live concert music video titled “Give Me Chocolate”.

Amazing, isn’t it? Be prepared to have your mind blown away with these interesting facts about the heavy metal trio:

1. The average age of the group is 15 years of age as Su-metal is currently 17 years old while Moametal and Yuimetal are both 15 years old.

2. Before the band was formed, none of the three members knew what metal music was but Yuimetal admitted that the concept was scary for her at first before she found it fun and enjoyable (although she doesn’t completely understand it).

3. Babymetal became the youngest artists ever to perform at the international rock festival “Summer Sonic 2012” and “Heavy Metal Music Festival, Loud Park”.

4. During “Summer Sonic 2013”, it was reported that American legendary heavy metal band Metallica came to watch their performance.

5. During their concerts, the trio is assisted by a backup band – either a pretend band called Babybone (known for their black and-white skeleton outfits and mime-playing instruments) or a live band called “Kami Band” (Gods of Metal). Occasionally, a backup dance group called Sisterbone will join them on stage.

6. Besides heavy metal and idol pop, the band also incorporates several other sub-genres into their music including trance, death metal, symphonic death metal, melodic metal, “melodic speed metal”, and synthpop.

7. The band’s first international show was held at a convention in Singapore and the band was surprised to find that the fans have came from as far as Hong Kong and Malaysia to support them.

8. Babymetal will be the second Japanese act to open for Lady Gaga’s Artpop Ball Tour after the singer invited the Japanese digital pop idol Hatsune Miku to her show last month. The band will be opening for a total of 5 shows in America.

9. The band mistook the devil horns for a fox (kitsune) and started using the hand gesture of the fox to symbolise the band’s divine inspirations.

10. The two youngest members of the trio, Moametal and Yuimetal, has formed a sub-unit group called BLACK BABYMETAL.

Still can’t get enough of the band? Watch this amazing trailer for the World Tour here:

For more information, visit their official website.

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#JPOPSignature: Fuki, Kosuke Oki, Mikako Izawa, & Saima Nakano To Perform In KL

Presented to you by Japan External Trade Organization (JETRO) and PROMIC, JPOP Signature in Kuala Lumpur will be bringing 3 amazing Anison (short for anime song) acts to Zouk Club on 19th November (Saturday). The live show, which is part of JETRO’s Japan Weekend event, features Jyo metal singer Fuki Commune, Kosuke Oki, as well as a special unit formed by Mikako Izawa and Saima Nakano.

JPOP Signature is specially targeted towards businesses promoting Japanese lifestyle and event participants through Japanese Music. The event also allows anime fans to meet their favourite Anison singers.

Singer and lyricist Fuki Commune recently released her 1st studio album, titled “Welcome!”, and she is the singer behind the OST for “Kaitou Joker” while Kosuke Oki, who was a one of the finalists at the 2012 Animax Anison Grand Prix competition, sang the opening theme song for “Battle Spirits Double Drive”. Besides that, Mikako Izawa and Saima Nakano are renowned voice actresses in the anime industry.

Held in Malaysia for the first time, Japan Weekend aims to promote a wider interest in Japan among Malaysians. Other events include Manga Festival 2016 at Isetan KLCC, and Japan Travel Fair at 1 Utama.

The details to JPOP Signature are as follows:

Interested participants can click here to register.

For more information, hit up JPOP Signature’s website.

Sources: JPOP Signature, Anime News Network.


Wait No Longer, Genting SkyWorlds Is Set To Open In 2021

Every Malaysian remembers Genting Highlands as one of the places to visit during the holidays. But you’ll probably feel as though you’ve seen and experienced everything Genting has to offer. Well, we’ve got news for you.

In the 2nd quarter of 2021, they will be launching their new theme park, Genting SkyWorlds! The official logo was released today (23rd February) with hints of what is to come.

Genting SkyWorlds is a unique outdoor theme park at an elevation of six thousand feet above sea level. It’s separated into nine ‘worlds’. Each is inspired by a movie or an adventure such as Andromeda Base and Ice Age. This of course, is thanks to the collaboration with 20th Century Studios. Each world has a variety of rides and attractions for the whole family. If you need a break, there are themed restaurants and kiosks available. These themed restaurants and kiosks are non repetitive to ensure you get the best experience!

That’s all pretty standard for a theme park, but here’s what makes Genting SkyWorlds stand out:

“Genting SkyWorlds is the result of many years of hard work by our dedicated team members and our partners from all over the world,” Mr. Lee Thiam Kit, Head of Business Operations and Strategies, Resorts World Genting stated proudly. He also stressed that the park is almost ready. “We are putting the finishing touches to this amazing theme park, which we believe to be Southeast Asia’s most anticipated theme park,” he explained. “We believe we will deliver the very best experience to our guests throughout this journey.”

Are you excited? Visit their website for more information and further announcements. Hope to see you guys there!


#SDCC2017: Warner Bros. Surprises Fans With 4-Minute Long #JusticeLeague Trailer

The “Justice League” cast and crew stormed Hall H at the annual San Diego Comic-Con (SDCC) to meet their fans and they definitely did not turn up empty-handed.

During the panel, the “Justice League” members dropped brand new exclusive footage from the DC movie.

“In Justice League, fueled by his restored faith in humanity and inspired by Superman’s (played by Henry Cavill) selfless act, Bruce Wayne (played by Ben Affleck) enlists newfound ally Diana Prince (played by Gal Gadot) to face an even greater threat. Together, Batman and Wonder Woman work quickly to recruit a team to stand against this newly awakened enemy. Despite the formation of an unprecedented league of heroes – Batman, Wonder Woman, Aquaman (played by Jason Momoa), Cyborg (played by Ray Fisher) and The Flash (played by Ezra Miller) – it may be too late to save the planet from an assault of catastrophic proportions.”

The striking 4-minute trailer gives fans a better look at the DC Extended Universe movie and the DC superheroes as they team up to stop a new threat led by the villainous Steppenwolf (played by Ciaran Hinds). And by striking, we really mean that the overall treatment of the movie is brighter and contains more colours than say, “Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice“.

As expected, we get to see a whole lot more of each superhero, including Wonder Woman whom we were formally and properly introduced to in her own full-length solo film recently. She’s so prominent that there are even glimpses of the Amazons in their home of Themyscira. Aquaman also got more screen time in the trailer this time around, including a scene that involved a glimpse of an underwater army – something that we’ve all been looking forward to. The Flash, as usual, has all the light-hearted scenes, as he continues to drop lines with childlike innocence.

More importantly, there’s an indication right at the end of the trailer that teases the resurrection of Superman, which we simply can’t wait to see!

“Justice League” is slated to be released in cinemas on 17th November 2017.

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#IncomeTax: Handy Guide To Malaysia’s Personal Income Tax Filing In 2016

It’s that time of the year again! No, Christmas didn’t come early. We’re talking about filing your income tax.

Preparing and filing your income tax in Malaysia can be a challenging and anxiety-inducing experience every year for most people. Most Malaysians are unaware of the differences between tax exemptions, tax reliefs, tax rebates, and tax deductibles.

But that’s okay! With iMoney’s “The Definitive Guide To Personal Income Tax in Malaysia For 2016”, you can be worry-free this income tax season as you go through their simple and easy-to-understand guide.

The comprehensive guide which consists of 11 chapters will help you to understand how income tax works from what all the terms mean to how exactly you can file. It includes flowcharts and infographics to simplify concepts and help you file your taxes like a pro.

Examples of what to expect in the guide include:

Equipped with the correct knowledge, filing your taxes will no longer be a daunting task and most importantly you will be able to maximise on the tax reliefs available and get the tax savings you are eligible for.

Find out everything you need to know about filing your personal income tax in Malaysia by April 2016 with this personal income tax guide.


#Converse: New Weather-Beating Chucks Unveiled, Available Starting Today

Converse is tackling the elements of weather head-on this season, combining classic sneaker designs with premium weatherised features, with the debut of the Fall/Holiday 2016 Converse Counter Climate Shield Canvas Footwear and Apparel Collection.

The new collections provide the necessary tools to combat the climate shifts while emphasising essential weather-beating benefits, featuring a bold mix of colours and materials including water repellent canvas and waterproof neoprene.

Designed for the Chuck Taylor lover who can’t give up their Chucks no matter what the weather, the new Converse Chuck Taylor All Star II Shield Canvas sneaker combines the enhanced comfort of a Nike Lunarlon sockliner, non-slip padded tongue and micro-suede lining with materials that can also withstand most climate challenges.

Converse has added a water repellent Shield Canvas and a gusseted tongue, as well as removing the medial eyelets to make a durable sneaker that is ready for wet and rainy adventures. The sneakers also feature reflective heel webbing and barrel laces for added visibility in low light environments. Available in Black/Reflective, White/Lava, and Black.

Shield Canvas is also being introduced to the classic Converse Chuck Taylor All Star. The classic Chuck Taylor All Star features a water repellent Shield Canvas upper, gusseted tongue and no medial eyelets, preventing water from water seeping into the footbed. Available in Fatigue Green, Obsidian/White/Gum, an Black.

Each sneaker has been treated to help tackle rainy weather while maintaining comfort and style. The Converse Counter Climate Shield Canvas sneakers have been given a durable water repellant (DWR) treatment, standing guard as the first line of defence against the rain.

The new Fall/Holiday 2016 Converse Counter Climate Shield Canvas Footwear and Apparel Collection launches today (Thursday, 11th August) at Converse retail stores, third party retailers and on Converse.com. Footwear will be available for suggested retail prices of RM349.90 – RM399.90.

For more information, visit the brand’s website.


#2016Wrapped: Drake Is Spotify’s Most Streamed Artiste Of 2016

2016 is undoubtedly Drake’s best year yet!

Not only did his 4th album, titled “Views”, achieved triple platinum status in the United States, but he is also Spotify’s most streamed artiste of 2016, which he claimed for the 2nd year in a row. The Canadian rapper received over 4.7 billion streams while “One Dance” alone was streamed more than 950 million times, earning Drake and his co-writers an estimated USD 4.8 million in royalties.

Other most streamed artistes (worldwide) also include Justin Bieber, Rihanna, Twenty One Pilot, and Kanye West.

“Drake has been unstoppable this year – he’s a true global superstar,” said Stefan Bloom, Spotify’s Chief Content and Chief Strategy Officer.

Besides that, former One Direction member Zayn Malik ranked #1 for the music app’s list for “Top Breakout Artistes” while bad girl RiRi is the most streamed female artiste of 2016.

Drake, real name Aubrey Drake Graham, made his acting debut in 2001 through teen drama “Degrassi: The Next Generation” where he played James “Jimmy” Brooks. Inspired by Jay-Z and Clipse, the rapper then release his first mixtape, titled “Room for Improvement”, in 2006. A few mixtapes later, he finally made his official debut in 2010.

To date, the “Work” rapper released 4 studio albums: “Thank Me Later” (2010), “Take Care” (2011), “Nothing Was the Same” (2013), and “Views” (2016).

For more info on Spotify’s #2016WrappedUp, hit up their website.

Sources: Entertainment Weekly, BBC, Spotify, Billboard.

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Spirited Away: Mysterious Food Finally Revealed After 19 Years

If you are an anime fan, chances are that you’ve probably wondered about the mysterious dish eaten in “Spirited Away” before Chihiro’s parents turned into giant man-pigs.

One of the animators, Hiromasa Yonebayashi, finally shed some light about the food that has been intriguing viewers is actually a coelacanth. According to reports, coelacanths are plump, lobe-finned fish that can grow to more than 2 meters.

Previously, it had always been speculated that it was a stuffed lamb stomach, or Ba-Wan (a Taiwanese street food). However, the speculations proved to be false when Yonebayashi took it to his Twitter account to put the mystery to rest through a thread he posted on 19th September.

The former Studio Ghibli animator’s tweets read, “It was written on the storyboard that the soft, flabby food the dad eats is the stomach of a coelacanth. Haku moves quickly and stops suddenly so there aren’t a lot of key frames, making it super simple. Chihiro is trembling and nervous, so there are a lot of key frames, making it a pain.”

どうやら絵コンテには書いてないようです…宮崎監督が描かれたレイアウトに書いてあったのかなあ？ちなみに原画よりは3倍くらいプルンプルンに修正された。

— 米林宏昌 (@MaroYonebayashi) September 19, 2020

Unfortunately, no pictures of the coelacanth stomach can be found online. Even though it looks mouth-watering in the animation, it is not recommended to eat the fish because its flesh can cause sickness.

The coelacanth is also considered to be a “living fossil” as it was thought to have gone extinct with the dinosaurs 65 million years ago.


“Munafik 2” Earns RM21.6 Million In 4 Days, Set To Surpass “Hantu Kak Limah’s” Record

Syamsul Yusof’s horror sequel “Munafik 2” has a high chance of beating the record sets by “Hantu Kak Limah” as the movie sets a whole new record over the Merdeka weekend with a total earning of RM21.6 million in mere 4 days.

Now, the movie which is produced by Skop Productions and President Production, has the highest earning on its sneak preview and highest opening weekend in history with accumulation earnings from Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.

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“Munafik 2” is expected to surpass the number set by “Hantu Kak Limah” which is currently the highest grossing film in Malaysia – earning more than RM35 million according to Star2, as the horror sequel is currently number 2 on the list and it has only been less than a week since the movie is released in cinemas.

Though the movie has just been released in cinemas, director and actor Syamsul Yusof has already confirmed that a third film is currently in the making and it will focus on “Ustaz Adam’s battles against hypocritical teachers,” he said as quoted by New Straits Times.

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The director-actor also set to release his film in other Southeast Asian countries including Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia and Vietnam.


Getting Buttered Up With DJ Stanley & DJ Andrew T

Butter Factory Kuala Lumpur opened its doors to swaggers, hip hop lovers, and R&B fans last weekend with a huge bang. The grand launch was celebrated in the presence of Kuala Lumpur’s finest, celebrities, members of the media, and a throng of partygoers. It has been a long time since there was ever a branded “hip hop R&B club” in town and thus, anticipation was on an all-time high for months prior to the opening.

Hours before the official event, we hung out with the resident DJs of Butter Factory Singapore (DJ Stanley, who was been with Butter Factory Singapore for a little over a year and DJ Andrew T, who has been with Butter Factory Singapore for 12 years), who were here to commemorate the launch. While sipping on champagne and exchanging thoughts about the music they both love, we dug deep into their careers as DJs – and then some.

So good to be speaking to you both. Thanks for taking time to do this. You excited about tonight? What can we expect from your sets?

DJ Stanley: “We just got in today, actually. People can expect to have a good night – just like Butter Factory Singapore. My take? The same experience, basically. We try to strike a balance so there’s something for everyone, you know..leave the attitude outside the door, bring high energy into the atmosphere, and give them all an awesome time.”

There hasn’t been in a purely hip hop/R&B club in Kuala Lumpur in years. And it’s because most electronic dance music (EDM) has steadily taken over the world. How do you think that’s affecting your careers as hip hop/R&B DJs?

DJ Stanley: “We’re open to, well, I mean..I wouldn’t say that Butter Factory is strictly a hip hop and R&B only club. The same formula applies – we try to cater to everyone. As it is, a lot of EDM artistes, producers, and DJs are crossing over to the hip hop/R&B scene as well. So how can we not be proud of the EDM scene and at the same time, still play a lot of stuff from the urban artistes? The sound is still as energetic as an all-out EDM DJ’s sound.”

DJ Andrew T: “We have to do what we have to do. The club isn’t just a full-on hip hop R&B – it’s just dull to do just that nowadays. We do play a lot of hip hop R&B stuff during the openining for maybe..an hour and a half or so. But when the party starts, then it’s one big mash up of stuff. Suddenly you’ll see everyone getting pumped up, jumping on tables, splashing champagne, you know..”

DJ Stanley: “The beauty about music is, just like fashion, we don’t know what will happen tomorrow. But we spend a lot of time at home digging through music and finding out what’s going on outside in the world, checking out new sounds. We never just play it safe now. We always try to find a nice mix.”

As DJs, what were your most memorable moments? Whether it was a massive gig that you played at, or someone that you played alongside with..?

DJ Andrew T: “Mine would be the festivals that I played at, particularly Avalon at Large. It’s one of the best festivals recently. There were so many huge, huge names. And a nice mix of acts. There were acts like Above & Beyond, Flo Rida, Ludacris, Steve Aoki..”

DJ Stanley: “I can’t really pinpoint just one moment but for me, the best part of DJing has to be the traveling and being able to meet people. My turning point was when I decided I was going to take DJing seriously. I left my day job, took the risk, and personally, that one moment was my best moment. Since then, I’ve played in big cities around Asia and Australia with big acts. It has been great!”

As DJs, you’re exposed to a lot of music but, pray tell, what’s on your playlist right now? As in, what do you usually listen to outside of work or more blatantly, ahem, what’s your guilty pleasure?

DJ Andrew T: “I listen to a lot of rock, old school rock such as Guns N’ Roses and Metallica. I grew up listening to rock bands. But I also listen to jazz. When I’m in the mood to and need to just chill, I listen to jazz.”

DJ Stanley: “Uh, I’m going to twist your question just a bit..”

DJ Andrew T: “No! He listens to Justin Bieber!”

DJ Stanley: “I could live with listening to Justin Bieber..”

Haha. Stanley, do you listen to K-Pop too? BIGBANG?

DJ Stanley: “I was getting there. I mean, I’m proud to say that I don’t have any K-Pop on my playlist.”

DJ Andrew T: “He listens to Oppa Gangnam Style!”

DJ Stanley: “Not that there’s anything wrong with it! I mean, okay, you know..to be honest, I listen to everything and I don’t feel guilty about it.”

DJ Andrew T: “Most of the time when we’re out of the club, the last thing we want to listen to is what we play at work..”

DJ Stanley: “Yeah. I tend to just listen to radio stations a lot. And with apps these days, I can do all that on my phone.”

What’s next for the both of you? Having played at big gigs and events, inching resident DJ statuses, meeting huge names and acts, what’s next? What are your future plans?

DJ Andrew T: “Get married and have children!”

DJ Stanley: “(laughs) Yeah that kinda stuff. I also really want to make music like..produce music. I’m almost finishing an audio engineering degree with SAE. So I wanna do that – record our own drums, find our own musicians, do everyone from a studio. Not just the Ableton/laptop kind of producing.”

DJ Andrew T: “Every DJ’s final goal is of course to produce your own music and put out your own album. And to hear your own music being played by other DJs around the world..”

DJ Stanley: “And then get married and have children!”

Those are good goals though! Are there any acts, artistes, DJs, or producers that you’d someday like to work with?

DJ Andrew T: “Did you just say BIGBANG?”

DJ Stanley: “Nonono no bangs and no dragons here (laughs). I guess I’ll have to say, I’d like to someday work with one of my favourite producers/DJs, Diplo. He’s not afraid to go out there and he really does get out there to do what he has to do. Everything can be done on laptop but Diplo is like on Instagram and he’s in Africa, literally in a safari and recording sounds. Then suddenly he turns around and does a commercial song with Usher. I’ve heard he has even done something with BIGBANG..”

DJ Andrew T: “Yeah Diplo has done something with BIGBANG!”

DJ Andrew T: “He’s a closet fan. He’s going to deny it all the way and then go back to the hotel room and listen to Fantastic Baby..”

We almost didn’t want the interview to end – they’re both so funny! Thank you DJ Stanley and DJ Andrew T for speaking to us. We really appreciate it. And thanks for the great party. Come back soon!

For more information on Butter Factory Kuala Lumpur, hit up their website.

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#TripAdvisor: Petronas Twin Towers Ranked 7th For Asia’s Top Landmarks

If you have any foreign friends planning to visit Kuala Lumpur, make sure you bring them to the Petronas Twin Towers.

The iconic Malaysian skyscrapers is not just the tallest twin towers in the world, but it is also recently ranked by TripAdvisor, one of the world’s largest travel sites, as Asia’s 7th top landmark for their Travellers’ Choice awards 2016.

According to The Star, the rankings were determined using a system which takes the quantity and quality of reviews and ratings into account throughout a 12-month period.

The 1,483-feet-high landscape was designed by Argentine architect Cesar Pelli and it has 88 floors. The users of the website described the Petronas Twin Towers as “one of the most incredible architectural standings in the world”. One user said:

“The views from the top were splendid, but it was also a thrill to look up from the ground and think I was all the way up there.”

The landscape gained a lot of attention recently, thanks to the 2nd trailer for “Independence Day: Resurgence” which featured a short cameo of the twin towers getting smashed to bits.

The top 3 Asian landmarks are Angkor Wat in Siem Reap, Cambodia; Taj Mahal in Agra, India; and the Great Wall at Mutianyu in Beijing, China.

Other must-see landmarks include Wat Pho (Temple of the Reclining Buddha) in Bangkok, Thailand; Fushimi Inari-taisha Shrine in Kyoto, Japan; Shwedagon Pagoda in Yangon, Myanmar; and the Cu Chi Tunnels in Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam.

Sources: The Star, TripAdvisor / Featured Image: Santa Bali.


#XMen: Olivia Munn Would Rather Be Psylocke Than Deadpool’s Girlfriend

We only have 3 words to describe Olivia Munn: Sexy, Gorgeous, and Bad-ass!

The 35-year-old actress (can you believe she’s in her 30s?) recently revealed to American Way Magazine the reason why she turned down being the onscreen love interest of Ryan Reynolds in “Deadpool”.

The magazine reported that Olivia Munn was offered to play Copycat Vanessa in Marvel’s super-hit film “Deadpool”. Although the movie will also give the star an immense success boost in her acting career, she decided to portray Elizabeth “Betsy” Braddock aka Psylocke.

The main reason why Munn chose “X-Men” over “Deadpool” is because she didn’t want to be some flower vase; she wanted to kick some butt. Yup, she’s one sassy gal alright! ;)

According to Screen Rant, when Munn was offered the role as Psylocke, the filmmakers told her that although she will be involved in fight scenes, her role will not have much dialogue. The actress said that she was fine with it because the character has “an important presence” and it could lead to something big down the road.

“I thought Psylocke was always one of the most lethal characters. As long as you’re not using her to be the eye-candy, she has really powerful abilities,” said the X-Men star.

Is it bad for us to say we are glad that she didn’t choose to act in “Deadpool”? We absolutely can’t wait to see her fight on the silver screen this month!

“X-Men: Apocalypse” is slated for release on 27th May 2016. For more information, visit Fox Movie’s official website.

Sources: Screen Rant, American Way Magazine.

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Contest: Win Tickets To #Urbanscapes2014, Courtesy Of Tiger Beer Malaysia

Urbanscapes, Malaysia’s creative arts festival, will be happening in a few weeks. Not only will the festival be celebrating its 12th year running this year, Urbanscapes 2014 will also be filled with a month-long of activities including satellite shows, a host of parties and pocket events throughout the month of November, before culminating in a full-fledged festival on 6th Dec (Saturday).

The full-fledged festival on 6th Dec (Saturday) aka the grand finale will take place at Horse Ranch, Resorts World Genting and an impressive lineup of both local and international acts ready to take you away from reality. In case you missed the previous announcements, this poster sums it up just about right:

Sounds like your wildest indie dream come true? And that’s not all!

Thanks to our awesome friends from Tiger Beer Malaysia, we’ve got 5 pairs of tickets to Urbanscapes 2014 up for grabs. Yes, FIVE – a pair per winner! Want ’em? All you have to do is share this post on your Facebook profile and caption it with a creative slogan that should read, “I deserve to be creatively hip with @HypeMY & @TigerBeerMY at #Urbanscapes2014 because..”

Remember to complete the slogan as creatively as you can and we’ll like and comment on your shared post if you’re picked as the winner. Oh, and multiple shares are also highly encouraged ;)

Good luck! We’ll leave you now with Tiger Beer Malaysia’s Urbanscapes 2013 video:

For more information, visit Tiger Beer Malaysia’s website or Facebook page.


(Video) Elizabeth Tan Details Encounter With Narcissist In Latest Comeback Single

It’s actually been a while since we last heard new music from Malaysian singer-songwriter and actress, Elizabeth Tan. Her last single “Beku”, a duet with Hazama, was released back in February 2021 along with the music video and her last and only album was “Love, Elizabeth” back in 2014.

The reason for the long wait for new music is because the singer-actress has been busy with TV and movie projects as well as focusing on her marriage after she tied the knot with her husband Ding Siew Jin earlier last year. But Elizabeth is back with a brand new song titled, “Narsis” featuring rapper Zynakal.

On 24th June, the 28-year-old released the music video for her new song “Narsis” under Warner Music Malaysia on their official YouTube channel. The singer recently shared what the new single is all about. According to the “Misteri Dilaila” star, the lyrics for the song was actually inspired by her real life encounter with a narcissist.

“The lyrics to the song is very straightforward, about a selfish man who doesn’t care about anyone. The song is also very personal to me as I have my experience with a narcissistic man where I was treated very poorly and unfairly”, she told Gempak. She also revealed that the single originally did not have a rap verse but she thought it was missing something and thus rapper Zynakal came into the picture.

The music video for the Malay-language dance track features a serious concept with the artist showing off her dance moves with her back-up dancers in dim-lit hallways. The video gained over 160k views since released and fans showed their support for the new track in the comments.

It’s unfortunate that Lizzy had to go through a terrible experience with a narcissistic man but the song that came out of it is a banger and we’re loving it. What do you guys think of the comeback single and music video?


Founder Of Kipas Udang Soy Sauce Passes Away

Datuk Lambak Mohamed, the founder of famed soy sauce brand Habhal’s Kipas Udang sadly departed from this world yesterday (Tuesday, 12th May).

As reported by Bernama, he passed away at his house in Larkin, Johor at 9:15 in the morning. He was 100 years old.

“The late Datuk Lambak has never shown any complications of disease. In fact, he was in good health condition before this,” granddaughter Amiza Abdul Aziz told the press. The funeral was held at the Kebun Teh Cemetery at 12:30pm. He leaves behind his wife, Datin Rogayah Jusoh, 94, and their 12 children.

For those who don’t know, the products released by his company, Zara Foodstuff Industries Sdn Bhd, has been around since 1987. Up until the present day, the products remain a popular choice for almost every household in Malaysia. One of them include everyone’s favourite Kicap Udang-branded soy sauce.

Our warm prayers go out to Datuk Lambak’s family during this tough time. R.I.P.

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David Beckham Makes His Way To KL For The Launch Of Haig Club™ Whisky

It’s time for Malaysia to have a taste of Haig Club.

As we’ve previously mentioned, global leader in beverage alcohol Diageo launched its new Single Grain Scotch Whisky, Haig Club. Developed in partnership with David Beckham and British entrepreneur Simon Fuller, the launch took place in Scotland. Some of those present for the celebration was none other than Malaysia’s very own Dato’ Jimmy Choo.

In conjunction with the upcoming launch of Haig Club whisky in Malaysia, David Beckham recently invited Dato’ Jimmy Choo to the Diageo cooperage to help him pack and seal the first official case of Haig Club to be shipped to Malaysia.

Watch the video below for a behind-the-scenes story that is part of the build-up to the Malaysia Haig Club launch this November:

Dato’ Jimmy Choo is set to host David Beckham at the launch of Haig Club whisky in Malaysia on 12th Nov 2014 (Wednesday).

We’ll be updating live from the launch so don’t forget to follow us on Twitter and Instagram!


#ImagineDragonsBOTB: Universal Music M’sia To Host “Battle Of The Bands”

If y0u’re musically talented and you love Imagine Dragons, chances are you’re going to want to catch their “Smoke + Mirrors” Tour live in Singapore. That is, of course, if you’re also going to Universal Music Malaysia‘s “Battle of the Bands” competition.

Through the competition, the label is looking to sending the winning band to see Imagine Dragons live in Singapore on 25th August. Not only will the lucky band get to catch the concert in Singapore, they will also get to meet Imagine Dragons up close and personal!

Here’s how you can stand a chance at winning:

Video submissions close on 7th August 2015.

The 6 finalists will need to impress the judges which include SOG (Sekumpulan Orang Gila, winner of the high profile Celcom UOX Battle Of The Bands ’11), the Universal Music Malaysia representative, and the Raku representative at the “Battle of the Bands” Grand Finale.

The first and second runner up will be able to walk away with valuable prizes, courtesy of UMM’s sponsors, while the champion will be flying off to Singapore to see the American rock band.

Think you deserve the chance to see Imagine Dragons in Singapore? Then show off your talent to Universal Music Malaysia! Don’t forget to check out some fun facts about the band below:

For more information, kindly visit Universal Music Malaysia’s Facebook page or the “Battle of the Bands” event page.

You may also contact Phoebe Heng (012-6070507 / phoebe.heng@umusic.com) and Kheng Wil Son (016 238 3130 / wilson.kheng@umusic.com).