10 Homegrown Fashion Brands You Can Find At Stories Avenue K

“A tale of fashion and passion, where art is appreciated and talent can flourish” – that is the motto of retail initiative, Stories Avenue K.

ESMOD Kuala Lumpur recently teamed up with Avenue K to launch Stories, showcasing 10 talented young and aspiring fashion designers and their masterpiece collection. If you’re ever in the area, do visit their pop-up stores. It’s a must-visit for all style enthusiasts!

Come join us as we open the doors to Stories at M-1, Mezzanine Floor, AK today featuring exclusive collections from The Art of Eric Choong, ESMOD Kuala Lumpur with collections from 10 up and coming designers and Midorie Café. Grab exclusive giveaways when you spend at Eric Choong’s and any of ESMOD Kuala Lumpur’s counters and enjoy your Blended Flower Tea with any cake purchase at Midorie Cafe today. @ericchoong_official @ericchoongofficial @lirenswear @vibrate_my @bunbun_officially @giovani_phandi @lhy__official @angelpongzq @homunhooi @_lazyheads @scotttian @shawn__er @esmodkualalumpur #AvenueKMY #MakeFriendsCreateTrends #AKFriends #AKStories

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“Today’s shoppers have demonstrate a growing need for a contemporary and vibrant shopping experience. To achieve this vision, Avenue K introduced the idea of narrating stories through a dedicated space that will captivate and capture the hearts and imagination of every shopper,” said Ms Phang Sze Sze, General Manager of Avenue K.

She continued, “The opening of Stories marks yet another milestone for Avenue K as this is the first ever initiative spearheaded by us to unleash possibilities yet to be explored through tales of exciting discoveries. In an effort to go local while growing global, we begin the first chapter of Stories by dedicating this space to empowering local talents through fashion.”

Located at Lot M-1, Mezzanine Floor (formerly occupied by Muji), here are the 10 designers to check out:

Playing around with colours, this mermaid look-alike tee just makes you a summer vibe carrier! Fun and cheerful ??

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In the early stage, big thanks to @avenuekmy @esmodkualalumpur@ericchoong_official For the great support and opportunity

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Get to Know Us! HOMUNHOOI is available in Avenue K, Our Stories, Level M. #avenuek #kl #popupstore #limitedtime #fashionpopupstore #fashionaddict

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#LAZYHEADS a closer look on our “STICKY NOTES JUMPSUITS” ps. The notes can’t be taken off it’s stitch and stick on the garment

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AFTER 5 – coming to you tomorrow! Stay tuned here for more. #lirenafter5 #lirenswear

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Perceive the climate of the movement?? SPORTS / CASUAL WEAR #LHY2019 #LHY

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The Glory Project Extended Version, ‘Not-a-Glimpse’ Photography / Shirt The removable ribbon also comes In rainbow version. (Limited Quantity) Available on 19th September in @avenuekmy #scotttian #scotty #scottyissonaughty #thegloryproject #thegloryt #gloryhole #notaglimpse #nags #linetattoo #openback #hole #naughty #shirt #fashion #adcampaign #favouriteangle #photography #rainbowribbon #linetattoo #pride?

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Blended into Malaysia’s culture ?? . . . . . . . . #vibratemy #vibratekr #vibrateofficial #streetwear #fashion #swag #style #ootd #hypebeast #hype #outfitinspiration #outfit #beststreetoufit #streetfashion #streetwearfashion #kualalumpur #malaysia

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Rockaway Fest 2012: First Wave Of Acts

On your mark, get set and rock-away! Rockaway Festival is back for the third time in Kuala Lumpur, bigger, better and edgier than ever! So get your rock on for TM presents Rockaway Festival 2012 brought to you by Livescape Asia.

This year’s inaugural festival is set to take place at the Helipad located in Sepang International Circuit on 20th October 2012. The date is perfectly timed as it coincides with the Moto GP race weekend. Rockaway this year officially collaborates with SIC organisers of Moto GP, a first venture for both companies.

After what it seems like an eternity of waiting, Livescape is finally ready to reveal their method for moshpit mayhem.  Taking a few notches up from last year’s line-up, Rockaway Festival 2012 sets to feature an excitingly interesting line up. This year’s offering includes legendary metal masters led by the incomparable Max Cavalera, Soulfly, punk phenomenon, MxPx All Stars and metalcore sensation, Unearth.

On the local forefront, Malaysia’s rock scene heavyweights, Hujan, Love Me Butch and Massacre Conspiracy return with tons of new material to showcase. Joining them are the highly popular Bunkface, I, Revival, The Padangs, Go Gerila, and Twilight Actiongirl.

The list of performers does not end here. Rockaway Festival has more surprises to be revealed in September.

Fans and friends can expect a lot more activities within the festival grounds, especially with the addition of a second stage that will feature acts from The WKND Sessions. The WKND Sessions are stripped down music showcases that cover indie music all around. At Rockaway Festival, they will have their own tent to showcase various acts in one roof.  We’re also bringing our Rock Cinema back this year and patrons will also get to entertain themselves with a lot of games and activations as well as our famous Food Village.

Time: Doors open at 3pm, event ends at midnight

Venue: Helipad, Sepang International Circuit

Tickets: Early bird – RM108, Pre-sale – RM138, RM178 at the door

Tickets will be launched on 1st August 2012  and will be made available via AirAsia Redtix and its ticket outlets which include Rock Corner and Victoria Music outlets all around the Klang Valley.

For more information, visit Livescape Asia’s Facebook page or follow them via their Twitter account for more timely updates!


Amanda Seyfried, Our Modern Day Cinderella

What a transformation from a winter frumpy coat and hat to a glamorous gold dress and heels for Amanda Seyfried. Gosh, that truly stunted the red carpet after the star of Les Misérables stepped out from an awards bash on Tuesday. A gold and cream gown, crimson lipstick, and glossy hair surely made her the center of attraction for the night.

From an unrecognizable look of the day and a look that captured the eyes at night is something we must say, FABULOUS!

The young star plays the role as the orphan Cosette in the film which also stars Hugh Jackman, Russell Crowe, and Anne Hathaway. In a generous interview to Hello magazine, Amanda said:

Les Misérables has been a big part of my life. I sang Cosette’s “A Heart Full of Love” when I was 15 and gave my first recital, now to have made the film is the most amazing feeling in the world I was only 11 when I first saw it, and ever since I’ve been hoping and wanting to be a part of it. Playing Cosette is proof that life has a way of making things come full circle if you want something badly enough. I wanted the role more than anything I’ve ever wanted in my life.

She also revealed that the role in the movie has highlighted her career and her life.

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As the saying goes “where there’s a will, there will always be a way”, and we think Seyfried has that etched that principle in her life journal.

Les Misérables is currently one of the main contenders of the 2013 Academy Award aka Oscar nominations. The film raked up 11 nominations including “Best Picture”, “Best Actor in a Leading Role”, “Best Actress in a Supporting Role”, “Best Original Song”, “Costume Design”, and “Production Design”, just to name a few.

For the full list of the 2013 Academy Award nominees, click!

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#HarianMetro: Netizens Angered Over Misleading Headline About Dog That Found Abandoned Baby

On Saturday (3rd September), it was reported that a baby boy was found by a dog and its barking alerted its 16-year-old owner, who saved the baby. The newborn was found in a drain at Jinjang Selatan.

Most news outlets reported the sensational story with similar headlines such as “Dog alerts owner to dumped baby” (The Star) and “聞狗吠聲出外查探 中學生跳溝救棄嬰 (Translation: High school student jumped down drain to save baby after hearing dog’s loud bark)”(China Press).

But one Facebook user known as Francis Poh pointed out that Harian Metro put out a misleading headline, which reads “Nyaris dibaham anjing” (Translation: Almost devoured by dog), in their report about the event. Keep in mind that the baby is safe and he is currently receiving treatment at Selayang hospital.

Francis, who is an animal rights activist himself, took to Facebook to share his thoughts about the headline. In his caption, he wrote, “Irregardless the truth, i believe as a reporter, one must hold principle of being truthful, accurate, and integrity for what will be written as millions of Malaysians could be reading one of them”.

In the comments, he also added that he hopes that media outlets will stop defaming voiceless animals to sell stories. As at time of writing, his post has been shared over 2,000 times.

Upon reading the viral post, netizens jumped to the dog’s defense, saying that Harian Metro shouldn’t write such headlines to boost their readership. Meanwhile, some netizens suggested that the newspaper is being “biased” due to religion.

“This has nothing to do with the media outlet or what it ‘has become’. The article is merely a reflection of the writer’s prejudice against dogs.”

“Tragedy and drama sells… order of the day in this time & age… the masses love absurdities that strike up their curiosity.”

“If it’s a cat, metro will write “kucing hero selamatkan bayi.” (Translation: Cat hero saves baby)

Our take? Well, we don’t know what the true intentions of the journalist who wrote the headline were, but like what Francis mentioned in his post, we also believe that reporters/journalists/writers have the responsibility to be truthful and accurate.

What do you think about Harian Metro’s headline? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

Sources: Francis’ Facebook page, The Star, China Press, Says.


#GhostInTheShell: Scarlett Johansson & Pilou Asbæk Spotted On Set In Hong Kong

Helmed by “Snow White and the Huntsman” director Rupert Sanders, the production of the upcoming live-action movie adaption of the 1995 Japanese anime and manga classic, “Ghost In The Shell” (攻殻機動隊 Kōkaku Kidōtai) has moved from New Zealand to Hong Kong recently.

According to Kotaku, the film cast was spotted filming at the streets of Pak Hoi. The film’s leads, “Captain America: Civil War” actress Scarlett Johansson and Danish actor Pilou Asbæk, were seen in full character costumes.

The upcoming “Westernised” adaption of “Ghost In The Shell” centres around Public Security Section 9, a fictional counter-cyberterrorist organisation led by main protagonist “The Major” Motoko Kusanagi (played by Scarlett Johansson) and Batou, Kusanagi’s 2nd in command. The team must face a new enemy who will stop at nothing to sabotage Hanka Robotic’s Artificial Intelligence technology.

It was previously reported that the film was highly criticised for “whitewashing” Asian characters. Like Johansson, Asbæk is also a white actor who is playing a Japanese character and though he looks almost identical to his anime counterpart Batou, fans are still not happy with the casting decisions.

Besides Johansson and Asbæk, the actress’ stunt double and other supporting actors were seen roaming around the movie set. Screen Rant reported that the anime-turned-movie will feature a predominantly Japanese supporting cast.

Check out the gallery below to have an idea of what the film will be like:

Slated for release on 31st March 2017, “Ghost In The Shell” also stars Michael Pitt as Kuze The Laughing Man, Juliette Binoche as Dr. Ouelet, Takeshi Kitano as Daisuke Aramaki, and Chin Han, Danusia Samal, Yutaka Izumihara, and Tuwanda Manyimo as various members of Section 9.

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Hype’s Now Playing: BTOB – It’s Okay

Melodies (as fans of BTOB are lovingly known), the boys of BTOB are here to tell you that “It’s Okay” to fangirl (or fanboy) over them.

After releasing countless teaser photos and videos, Cube Entertainment finally unveiled the music video for BTOB‘s latest track, “It’s Okay (괜찮아요). They have also released their first full studio album since debut, a 13-track effort titled “Complete“.

The music video showed the members of BTOB going through hardships but eventually overcoming and gaining strength through them. The slow R&B song blends in with the melancholic mood of the music video, exuding an air of sadness and hopefulness at the same time.

Ilhoon can be seen portraying a radio DJ who’s afraid to propose to his girlfriend while Sungjae can be seen taking up the character of a backpacker who faces unexpected challenges during his journey. The MV also shows Peniel as a firefighter who fumbles at his job, Changsub as a part-timer who faces unruly behaviour from his customers, Eunkwang as a student who struggles between his job and studies, Minhyuk as a painter who constantly faces rejection from his mentor, and Hyunsik as a broke teen who does not have the ability to pay for his girlfriend’s lavish lifestyle.

Well, we’ve said enough, now, we’ll let the video do the talking:

We’re sure with this MV, you’ll have the strength to go through any difficulties you’re facing now :)

What do you think of the MV? Do you think the concept of the MV fits BTOB? Don’t forget to leave your thoughts in the comments box below.


#ALSIceBucketChallenge: “The Cause Of Water Wastage”

In the past week, our social media platforms e.g. Twitter, Instagram, and most importantly, Facebook were swarmed by world icons and celebrities taking on the #ALSIceBucketChallenge to raise awareness and funds for the ALS. While it’s said to be the most successful viral campaign of our time, some have chosen to not do it.

The “Ice Bucket Challenge” was started in July by Pete Frates, 29, a former Boston College baseball player who has been battling ALS since 2011 and it has now become a worldwide craze. It’s actually part of a campaign to raise money in fight against amyotrophic lateral sclerosis (ALS), a fatal neurodegenerative disease that attacks the brain and the spinal cord.

One such person who has suffered from the disease for many years now is none other than the world’s most celebrated brilliant physicist, Stephen Hawking.

The campaign requires an individual to dump a bucket of ice water on their head. After which, they’re allowed to challenge 3 more people to do the same within 24 hours. If someone refuses, the penalty is donating USD100 to the ALS Association. The stunt has raised millions for ALS so far!

Hong Kong superstar Chow Yun Fat was nominated twice by his “From Vegas To Macau II” co-star Cheung Ka Fai and Donnie Yen. As much as everyone would like to see the 59-year-old “full of God of Gambler” swag actor take on the challenge, he has declined to do so. Why? Well, he thinks that it’s a waste of precious water. Upon declining the challenge, Chow Yun Fat’s wife responded on his behalf, “He won’t take up the challenge. It’s wasting the drinking water, but we will donate to the cause.”

Chow Yun Fat isn’t the only one though. TVB actor Stephen Au also thinks that the challenge is a wastage of water. He wrote on his Facebook, “Our drinking water doesn’t come easy. Everyone is so happily encouraging each other and cause the water wastage. Please look at the the children from the other side of the globe, who taste clean drinking water for the first time.”

“Triumph in the Skies” star Francis Ng has also declined the challenge. He said, “I will not take up the challenge due to my health and to save water, but I will still donate.” Tony Leung, Yoyo Mung (Ekin Cheng’s wife) and Denise Ho Wan Si also preferred to donate than to splash water onto themselves. Denise even wrote jokingly on her Facebook, “If everyone likes to see me splashing onto something, then I will be glad to perform watering the flowers.”

That having said, while we’re on the topic of water wastage and watering the flowers, here’s one celebrity who has proudly taken on the “ALS Ice Bucket Challenge” and effectively pleased himself, the ALS Association, as well as people with water wastage worries:

Meanwhile, here are some of the best #ALSIceBucketChallenge videos that we’ve seen over the past week:

Let’s not forget that whether or not you get called out to take on the challenge, you can also make a donation to the ALS Association here. If you want to do your part, you know where to go.

For more information, visit the ALS Association’s official website.

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#EXO To Release 1st Solo Concert Tour Photobook

Apparently, a concert album isn’t enough to excite EXO-L as SM Entertainment has announced that EXO is going to release their first solo concert tour photobook.

The news came on the heels of the recent announcement of EXO’s first concert album, “EXOLOGY Chapter 1: The Lost World”.

Titled “Exology Chapter 1: On Stage & Off Stage”, the photobook will consist of photos taken during “EXO FROM. EXOPLANET #1 – THE LOST PLANET” concert tour. The concert tour was held around the world in Korea, China, Japan, Hong Kong, Taiwan, Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia.

The size of EXO’s 1st solo concert tour photobook is measured at 390 mm X 530 mm but it will presented in a different form as compared to other photobooks. From their on stage photos to the rehearsal photos, to the photos of their daily life activities during the overseas tour, the photobook will centre around the theme of hobbies and include detailed interviews with each of the members. The photobook will also detail the story behind the concert costumes and interview with the concert staff members, including Tony Testa.

EXO-L are expected to read the stories behind some of the heart touching moments of the concert in the 2 photobooks. Slated for release in stores around the nation on December 29th, “Exology Chapter 1: On Stage & Off Stage” is currently taking pre-orders on various online sites.

Would you buy it? Share your thoughts about the photobook in the comments box below.


X-Men Apocalypse: Elle Fanning, Charlie Rowe & More Eyed For Movie Roles

The demand for young actors to join the cast of a film or TV series is so high that even”X-Men” director Bryan Singer is eyeing multiple young actors to join “X-Men: Apocalypse“.

Earlier in September, producer Simon Kinberg revealed that the film will recast some of Marvel’s iconic superheroes including Cyclops, Storm, and Jean Grey. The casting for the new Jean Grey and Cyclops is inevitable as the story is set in the 80s, a decade after “X-Men: Days of Future Past“.

As the timeline was altered in the previous film, the X-Men will battle a new powerful villain, Apocalypse in “X-Men: Apocalypse”. Michael Fassbender, Jame McAvoy, Hugh Jackman, Jennifer Lawrence, and Nicholas Hoult will reprise their respective roles in the film and it was reported Magneto’s romance with Mystique will become one of the highlights of “X-Men Apocalypse”.

Back in 2000, Jean Grey was portrayed by Famke Janssen and the younger version of Jean Grey was portrayed by Haley Ramm. Cyclops aka Scott Summers has been portrayed by James Marsden in 4 “X-Men” films and by Tim Pocock in “X-Men: Origins: Wolverine.” However, The Wrap was told by multiple sources that the director has already shortlisted 3 actors and 3 actresses to portray the younger version of Cyclops and Jean Grey.

The Wrap reported that Elle Fanning, Chloe Grace Moretz, and Hailee Steinfeld have been shortlisted by Singer. However, an insider said that none of the actresses mentioned above have been made an offer yet but has confirmed that Moretz and Fanning already met up with Singer in recent weeks to talk about the role. A representative for Moretz did not respond to the requests for comment and it is unclear if Fanning is interested in the role.

The official test offers for Jean Grey’s role have not made for Hailee Steinfeld as well but the young actress is currently co-starring in Tommy Lee Jones’ “The Homesman” and Universal’s “Term Life” and “Pitch Perfect 2“. She recently earned an Oscar nomination for her supporting turn in”True Girl”.

As for Cyclops, Singer has shortlisted various newcomers to play Jean Grey’s love interest instead.

Ben Hardy, Charlie Rowe, and Timothee Chalamet are among the actors that are under consideration for the role. Ben Hardy just made his TV debut this year via his role as Peter Beale on “EastEnders” and has not appeared in any major films yet. Charlie Rowe is best known for his role as Leo Roth in Fox’s new drama series “Red Band Society” and has already made his feature film debut through 2007’s “The Golden Compass”. He is also the young Andrew Garfield in “Never Let Me Go”.

As for Timothee Chalamet, the actor began his acting career in 2008 and made his TV debut through “Royal Pains”. He is best known for his role in Showtime’s “Homeland” and has recently appeared in Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” as Matthew McConaughey‘s son.

“X-Men: Apocalypse” is scheduled to start production in Spring next year and is slated for release on May 27, 2016.

No further details were provided about the plot but what do you think of the report? Think someone else could play the young Jean Grey and Cyclops in the upcoming “X-Men” film instead? Share your dream casting with us in the comments box below!

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#WizardOfOz: Judy Garland’s “Dorothy” Dress Sells For USD1.56 Million

Somewhere over the rainbow, a dress worn by Judy Garland was sold to an anonymous for USD1.56 million at an auction.

It’s not just any random dress that Garland has worn though. It’s the iconic blue and white dress that she wore as Dorothy in the 1939 musical-comedy drama fantasy film, “Wizard of Oz“.

The costume was part of Bonhams’ Treasures from the Dream Factory sale that was conducted in conjunction with Turner Classic Movies.

According to the Bonhams website, the costume consisted of a blue and white gingham pinafore with a fitted bodice and a full skirt with the words “Judy Garland” inscribed on the inside. The short-cream coloured cotton blouse with a high neck also has the words “Judy Garland” inscribed inside.

The costume is in tip-top condition, but it was described to be bearing sweat stains around the neck area. It was also believed to be one of only 2 pinafores that was worn by Garland on-screen for the classic musical.

The costume sale surpassed its presale estimate, which was at the range of USD800,000 to USD1.2 million.

Prices of famous memorabilia have increased in recent years. In 2012, one of Garland’s “Wizard of Oz” costumes was sold for USD480,000. A year ago, the Cowardly Lion costume worn by Bert Lahr was sold at around USD3 million at the Bonham’s auction.

Marilyn Monroe’s ivory pleated “Subway” dress from the movie titled “The Seven Year Itch” is still considered as the most expensive item of movie memorabilia clothing. The dress was auctioned in California for USD5.6 million.

So, what do you think? Are you willing to buy a costume worn by your beloved celebrity for a sky-high price? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

Sources: The Hollywood Reporter, Page Six.


Fired Up Fridays Presents Cosmic Gate

Okay first R3hab, now Cosmic Gate? Can we just say this, October, we can’t wait for your arrival!! We weren’t kidding when we said Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur has a fantastic lineup waiting to surprise clubbers this October. The perfect union of musical minds, one karmic meeting in a recording studio resulted in Cosmic Gate’s Big Bang moment. Setting brothers-in-sound Nic Chagall and Bossi on an express path that has turned them into Germanys most successful electronic music duo.

Known for their atomic on-stage energy, Nic and Bossi have created countless unforgettable dance floor nights. Throughout their career, the duo have sold out arenas and festival halls, conquered EDM capitals, hosted their own stages at major festivals and became the highest climbers on DJ Mag’s Top 100 chart.

Driven by their hugely received albums. club-busting singles including “Not Enough Time”, “Body of Conflict” and “Over The Rainbow” as well as scene-defining classics “Exploration of Space” and “Be Your Sound”, their status in the EDM’s hall of fame has long since been secured.

In 2011, Cosmic Gate released “Wake Your Mind” — their first artist album. The album featured single “Be Your Sound” — a release which according to MIXMAG “finally unseats ‘Fire Wire’ as Cosmic Gate’s best-known-for track”. “Be Your Sound” scored an IDMA nomination in 2012, with JES-sung “Flying Blind” following suit at the awards a year later.

Through “Wake Your Mind”, Cosmic Gate managed to communicate a belief in border-free electronic music to fans. Its message was embrace by untold thousands of clubbers and music lovers around the world, subsequently turning into a groundswell movement. The #WYM tag was widely adopted as the abbreviation-of-choice for those wishing to display a more flexible, less tribal outlook to electronic music.

The second half of 2013 saw Cosmic Gate adding other significant dimensions to Wake Your Mind, further galvanising the #WYM effect. Following rave receptions to a string of sold out Wake Your Mind In Concert gigs, the duo launched Wake Your Mind Records. Attached to the Armada Label group, it brought yet greater scope to its core ethos.

This October, Fired Up Fridays presents Cosmic Gate at Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur.

Ticket Entry: RM60 before 11pm (Men/Ladies) (inc 1 drink) / RM75 after 11pm (Men/Ladies) (inc 1 drink)

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

Honestly? We can’t wait for Nic and Bossi to come back! It sure has been a long, long while since we last spoke to them.

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#BladeRunner: Ryan Gosling Confirmed To Star In Sequel

After several rounds of negotiations, Canadian actor and film director Ryan Gosling confirmed that he will be starring in the “Blade Runner” sequel.

According to Collider, Gosling mentioned that he is on board for the “Blade Runner” sequel, which he will be starring alongside Harrison Ford.

However, the actor refused to spill any juicy details on the plot of the sequel. He jokingly said that he was at the risk of death if he mentioned more about it.

It’s exciting. If I say anything more there’s a chip in me that will explode.

Ridley Scott, director of the original film, will be executive producing the sequel with Frank Giustra and Tim Gamble. Michael Green and Hampton Fancher are also signed on to the movie as scriptwriters. The idea of the movie was initially conceptualised by Fancher and Scott, with Alcon Entertainment picking it up in 2011.

The 1982 sci-fi classic tells the story of Deckard, a police operative who is assigned to hunt down the machines called “replicants”, which are visually indistinguishable from adult humans. Mixed review were given to the film, with some criticising its pacing while others praised it thematic complexity.

The sequel is expected to take place several decades after the original film, which was set in Los Angeles in November 2019. The storyline, however, has yet to be released.

Denis Villeneuve is set to take the director’s seat while Bud Yorkin, Andrew A. Kosove, Broderick Johnson, and Cynthia Sikes Yorkin will produce it.

Personally, we’re glad that Gosling finally confirmed that he’ll be starring in this sequel. After all, who doesn’t like it when a hot stuff is about to star in a movie? ;)

Sources: The Malay Mail Online, Daily Mail.


Groupon Malaysia’s “Be The Difference” Raises Over RM140,980

Just yesterday, Groupon Malaysia revealed the total amount that was contributed by kind Malaysians, to their “Be The Difference” campaign (in collaboration with the Miss Universe Malaysia Organization). Can you take a swipe at guessing how much was raised for 17 local charities?

A whopping total of over RM140,980! Yes, believe it.

Through a special microsite hosted by Groupon, Malaysians were given over 300 hours to contribute to 17 separate causes which were chosen by the 17 finalists of Miss Universe Malaysia 2013 and the full proceeds generated by “Be The Difference” campaign has been channeled to 17 charity organisations including:

At a special cheque presentation ceremony hosted by Groupon Malaysia, Joel Neoh (Vice President and General Manager of Groupon Southeast Asia and India) reiterated that the success of the “Be The Difference” campaign was a strong indication of the power of the group buying phenomenon, which has the potential to achieve more than just business success.

“I am very proud of the entire team at Groupon Malaysia who are incredibly determined to prove that group buying can and does serve a beneficial role to our community, a fact which has been demonstrated by the success of the campaign as well as other initiatives which were held earlier this year with UNICEF, the World Food Programme, HOPE Worldwide, and World Vision Malaysia. Moving forward we will continue to advocate the support for deserving causes in Malaysia so that we may all enjoy amazing life experiences”, he said.

For more information, visit their website.

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#FathersDay2015: 10 Great Movies To Watch With Dad This Father’s Day

Fathers. Daddies. Dad. They play such a powerful role in our lives that they’ve inspired not just us, but also many memorable movie portrayals of men who are fiercely protective, who guide, and who’d do anything for their children.

This Father’s Day (21st June 2015), forget trying to crack your head for ideas on what to get your old man. Because trust us when we say that he probably already has everything that he needs. Instead, treat yo’ Dad to some good ol’ movie time!

We’ve selected some great Father’s Day celebration-worthy flicks (some old and some new) that are our favourites, as well as some films we think your personal hero will enjoy. From comedy to action, to drama and thriller, sit back, prepare Dad’s favourite beverage, grab some snacks, and enjoy.

Psst. We’ve even managed to quietly slip in an animated film ;)

When kids sneak into inventor Wayne Szalinski’s (played by Rick Moranis) upstairs lab to retrieve an errant baseball, his experimental shrink ray miniaturizes them. When Szalinski returns home, he destroys the device – which he thinks is a failure – and dumps it in the trash, unknowingly throwing out the kids along with it. The 4 children, now 1/4-inch tall, must survive the journey back to the house through a yard where sprinklers bring treacherous storms and garden-variety ants stampede like elephants.

Troubled that he has little access to his children, divorced Daniel Hillard (played by the late Robin Williams) hatches an elaborate plan. With help from his creative brother Frank (played by Harvey Fierstein), he dresses as an older British woman and convinces his ex-wife, Miranda (played by Sally Field), to hire him as a nanny. “Mrs. Doubtfire” wins over the children and helps Daniel become a better parent – but when both Daniel and his nanny persona must meet different parties at the same restaurant, his secrets may be exposed.

“..but I wipe my own ass, I wipe my own ass!”

32-year-old Sonny Koufax (played by Adam Sandler) has spent his whole life avoiding responsibility. But when his girlfriend dumps him for an older man, he’s got to find a way to prove he’s ready to grow up. In a desperate last-ditch effort, Sonny adopts 5-year-old Julian (played by twins Dylan Sprouse and Cole Sprouse) to impress her. She’s not impressed – and worse yet, he can’t return the kid. Uh oh for Sonny!

“I Am Sam” is the compelling story of Sam Dawson (played by Sean Penn), a mentally challenged father raising his daughter Lucy (played by Dakota Fanning) with the help of a unique group of friends. As Lucy turns 7 and begins to intellectually surpass her father, their close bond is threatened when their unconventional living arrangement comes to the attention of a social worker who wants Lucy placed in foster care.

A comedy-drama starring Hugh Grant as Will, a rich, child-free and irresponsible Londoner in his thirties who, in search of available women, invents an imaginary son and starts attending single parent meetings. As a result of one of his liaisons, he meets Marcus, an odd 12-year-old boy with problems at school. Gradually, Will and Marcus become friends, and as Will teaches Marcus how to be a cool kid, Marcus helps Will to finally grow up.

“Just keep swimming, just keep swimming, just keep swimming swimming swimming..”

Marlin (voiced by Albert Brooks), a clown fish, is overly cautious with his son, Nemo (voiced by Alexander Gould), who has a foreshortened fin. When Nemo swims too close to the surface to prove himself, he is caught by a diver, and horrified Marlin must set out to find him. A blue reef fish named Dory (voiced by Ellen DeGeneres) – who has a really short memory – joins Marlin and complicates the encounters with sharks, jellyfish, and a host of ocean dangers. Meanwhile, Nemo plots his escape from a dentist’s fish tank.

Psst. There’s even a sequel in the making as we speak! Exciting times ahead :D

“You got a dream… You gotta protect it. People can’t do somethin’ themselves, they wanna tell you you can’t do it. If you want somethin’, go get it. Period.”

Life is a struggle for single father Christopher Gardner (played by Will Smith). Evicted from their apartment, he and his young son (played by Will Smith’s real-life son Jaden Christopher Syre Smith) find themselves alone with no place to go. Even though Chris eventually lands a job as an intern at a prestigious brokerage firm, the position pays no money. The pair must live in shelters and endure many hardships, but Chris refuses to give in to despair as he struggles to create a better life for himself and his son.

Fun fact: The unusual spelling of the film’s title comes from a mural that Christopher Gardner sees on the wall outside the daycare facility his son attends. He complains to the owner of the daycare that “happiness” is incorrectly spelled as “happyness” and needs to be changed.

“The Pursuit of Happyness” went on to receive widespread critical acclaim, mostly for Will Smith’s performance. This also includes multiple notable award nominations including an Academy Award and a Golden Globe for “Best Actor”.

“Taken” is a French action film that centres on the story of Bryan Mills (played by Liam Neeson). A former government (CIA) operative, Bryan is trying to reconnect with his daughter, Kim (played by Maggie Grace). Then, his worst fears become real when sex slavers abduct Kim and her friend shortly after they arrive in Paris for vacation. With just 4 days until Kim will be auctioned off, Bryan must call on every skill he learned in black ops to rescue her.

The film was so successful that it went on to spawn its own film series – “Taken 2” in 2012 and “Taken 3” just earlier this year! All 3 films feature Liam Neeson as Bryan Mills.

When James Bond’s (played by Daniel Craig) latest assignment goes terribly wrong, it leads to a calamitous turn of events: Undercover agents around the world are exposed, and MI6 is attacked, forcing M (played by Judi Dench) to relocate the agency. With MI6 now compromised inside and out, M turns to the one man she can trust: Bond. Aided only by a field agent (Naomie Harris), Bond takes to the shadows and follows a trail to Silva (played by Javier Bardem), a man from M’s past who wants to settle an old score.

Fun fact: “Skyfall” is also the first James Bond film in the official series where James Bond is seen drinking beer (although in 1995’s  GoldenEye, Pierce Brosnan’s Bond remarks to 006, “Buy me a pint”). The ale is Heineken who contributed a rather large amount of money for the product placements.

This November, 007 will face another set of villains in “Spectre“.

“You just went and made a new dinosaur? Probably not a good idea…”

Because which Dad wouldn’t enjoy a dino action flick? 32 years after the events of Jurassic Park, Isla Nublar now features a fully functioning dinosaur theme park, “Jurassic World“, as originally envisioned by John Hammond. After 10 years of operation and visitor rates declining, in order to fulfill a corporate mandate, a new attraction called the “Indominus Rex” is created to re-spark visitor’s interest, which backfires horribly.

Not convinced? Check out some little known facts about the movie here.

BONUS: Stay in and watch the box sets for the entire “Star Wars” film franchise or the entire “Mission: Impossible” film series. It might take you more than just a couple of hours so remember to block off an entire day for it! Not only will the movies reignite the action flick fanboy in him, it will also prepare your Dad for “Star Wars: The Force Awakens” and “Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation” when the movies are released in the coming months!

“Mission: Impossible Rogue Nation” is slated to be released on 31st July 2015.

“Star Wars: The Force Awakens” is slated to be released on 18th December 2015.

Have a great Father’s Day celebration, now ;)

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#Staycation: 7 Unique Airbnb Stays For Quick Getaways In Malaysia

What’s better than being able to enjoy a quick weekend getaway, away from all the noise and dullness of life’s conundrums?

A quick weekend getaway by car without having to fish for your passport or breaking your budget, that’s what!

As with any other holiday, aside from interesting places to see, things to do, and food to savour, a beautiful or unique accommodation is essential to complete the experience.

Thus, with help from our friends at Airbnb Malaysia, we’ve found 7 beautiful Airbnb accommodations for quick getaways in Malaysia. So unique, you won’t believe that these places even exist ;)

Owned by a group of art entrepreneurs, the Artists Creative Cooperative is located in the heart of Petaling Jaya – a bustling township called SS2. The accommodation is a shared space at second level of a house, and it provides basic sleeping pads with pillows and blankets. On the same level, there are 4 rooms – 3 of them share the same bathroom. Also, the owners have stressed on the minimal privacy since it’s an open space with a movable room partition. So if you’re not fussy, this spot is well-suited for you.

Airbnb listing: Artists Creative Cooperative

Who knew that there’d be such a beautiful classic Malay home located right smack in the Kuala Lumpur city centre? If you can’t get away from KL, then book yourself a weekend at this beautifully renovated home which embodies the concentrated essence of the Malay tradition, decorated with love. The owners will provide you with basic breakfast of cereal, milk, and toast at RM10/person – alternative breakfast menu will also be made available in your room with extra fees.

Airbnb listing: Classic Malay Home in Central KL

The house is called Wogoxette Upstairs and it’s a decades old family home built in the 70s, situated in Cameron Highlands. Previously, it was a home to a happy family of 7 for over 37 years but now that the children are leaving the nest, they decided to refurbish our house into a vacation home for avid travellers who’d love to experience “homestay living'” in a quaint kampung setting. Everything is designed by the homeowners, as they are passionate about art and design.

Airbnb listing: Kampung house with retro decor

If you are looking to experience Penang like a local, you need to be at the newly renovated heritage shophouse located at the heart of Georgetown. We absolutely love how chic and vibrant the interior is as it definitely put a smile on our faces! The 3rd street heritage shophouse is located in less than 5 minutes’ drive away from the Georgetown UNESCO site where there are interesting activities such as street mural painting, unique cafes, the clan jetty, little Indian town, temples, and lots more. As for food, well, we wouldn’t worry about that if we were you, since it’s Penang after all.

Airbnb listing: The 3rd Street – Heritage Shophouse

The Stable is sublime sanctuary in the hub of Malacca’s historical precinct between Heeren street, once a narrow street fill with wealthy colonial residences and the famous Jonker street, which now houses antique dealers, museums, restaurants, galleries, cafes, and handicraft shop. Original wooden beams dances around and richly textured room of raw exposé bricks. The interior is a brilliant collision of modern to the baroque and to the local Peranakan heritage.

At Eco B & B, life is about striking a balance i.e. travellers can enjoy little luxuries and be eco-minded at the same time. In fact, 90% of their furniture is handmade, using locally sourced wooden pallets and other natural materials like banana fibre and recycled wood from a local stable. But the clean and bright accommodation’s show stealer is perhaps their interesting, picture-worthy beds. Oh, and no pressure or anything but this also give you a reason to finally make that trip to Legoland or the Sanrio Hello Kitty Town, no?

Airbnb listing: RockingBedD+Organic Gourmet Waffles

The Gold Swiftlet room is loft room with original timber flooring is furnished with teak furniture and Marseille glass skylights. Inspired by a resident bird from the Perak aviary base, the room is part of a restored building now called Sarang Paloh Heritage Stay, the result of a heritage restoration project in the heart of Ipoh Old Town. The accommodation comfortably fits 2 and it is strategically located in Ipoh Old Town, where all the famous eateries are! Just don’t forget to check out the street art in Ipoh while you’re there.

Airbnb listing: Cool Attic Loft@ArtDeco IpohOldTown

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Carly Rae Jepsen, Armed With A Kiss

After so many spoofs and live performances, it’s only right that this year’s breakout pop sensation, Carly Rae Jepsen releases her eagerly anticipated US debut album entitled, “Kiss” via 604 Records/Schoolboy Records/Interscope Records. Slated for an 18th September 2012 (Tuesday), the Canadian singer-songwriter wrote and co-wrote songs on the album with other songwriters and producers such as LMFAO’s Redfoo and Matthew Koma (the voice of DJ/producer Zedd’s “Spectrum”).

With the upcoming release of the album, Carly has armed herself with a kiss and is ready to charge into the worldwide charts. “This Kiss” is the first single off the album which Billboard says is “posed to be the Canadian singer’s second stuck-in-your-head hit” while Entertainment Weekly raves about the track’s “fun fizzy dance beat”.

We don’t blame them though. “This Kiss” was, after all produces by LMFAO’s Redfoo and Cherrytree/Interscope artiste Matthew Koma:

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To celebrate the album’s release, Carly Rae Jepsen performed “This Kiss” live on The Ellen DeGeneres Show. Also, this fall, she will hit the road with Justin Bieber as a very special guest on the multi-platinum Pop/R&B star’s 2012 headlining tour of North America.

Phew. It has been a huge year for Carly!

For more information, visit her official website or hit up her Facebook page.


#Malaysia: Video Of Man Berating Singaporean Couple For Parking In An OKU Lot Goes Viral

A video of a Malaysian man berating a Singaporean couple for parking their car in an OKU (disabled) lot has set Facebook abuzz.

44-year-old Naren Narasiah posted 3 videos of the incident on Facebook group Champion4disability on Monday (11th April). In the videos, which were filmed at the Machap rest stop along the North-South Highway in Johor about a year ago, Naren is seen going “gangster” on the Singaporean couple who parked in an OKU lot and “tried to worm their way out with dumb excuses”.

Throughout the recordings, Naren can be heard loudly confronting the couple while they apologised to Naren repeatedly. The woman said that they did not see the OKU lot signboard, to which Naren exclaimed, “Rubbish! So big there you cannot see the signboard ah?!” before going on to say that he was “sick and tired” of “irresponsible” like them.

When contacted by The Straits Times, Naren, an energy consultant for the manufacturing industry and also the admin for the “Champion4disability” Facebook group, said that he regularly confronts people who park in handicap lots. In referring to the Machap rest stop incident, Naren said he “deliberately blocked” the couple’s car, then waited for them for 45 minutes. When they returned, there were 2 vehicles blocking its exit – Naren’s truck and a motorcycle.

The couple asked Naren for help to remove the motorcycle but Naren refused. Then, the couple attempted to reverse it out of the lot anyway, knocking into Naren’s truck in the process. “That kind of added fuel to my fire,” he said, adding that he had finished a long day of work, was tired, and feeling extremely irritable.

To be fair, the couple offered to help Naren repair his truck. After some discussion, Naren told them to donate the RM1,000 which they offered as a compensation to a charitable organisation for the handicapped. The Singaporean man promised that he would and that he would send the receipt for the donation to Naren.

The donation didn’t happen. Hence, Naren decided to post up the videos. The caption for the original video post reads:

“I was not going to publish this but it is time I did. This was an incident where I went gangster on a Singaporean couple who parked on a handicapped parking lot and tried to worm their way out with dumb excuses. The drama unfolded when I deliberately blocked their car in disabling them from reversing. I waited for these people to come back to their cars for 45 minutes!!!The driver ended up reversing and knocking into my truck and that kind of added fuel to my fire. It was 6.30pm and I had just completed a long day of energy auditing in Western Digital plant with my 3 other very big and intimidating looking auditors so that is why i look n sound like a thug. Very tired and extremely irritable I wanted them to feel what it was like having to wait just like how a disabled person would have felt. This is part 1 of 3 videos. If some of you feel I was mean in this video, I frankly don’t care! If you are doing something to fight this plague then you are fit to critisize but if you want to be an arm chair critic, keep your comments to yourselfI fight for the disabled who don’t have a voice and in this instance I think I got the message across to them and hopefully they will think twice about doing this again in Malaysia.”

Naren’s actions have received a mixed response from netizens. While a majority of Facebook users supported his actions, some came forward to say that Naren was outrightly being a bully. Even Singapore’s Stomp headline reads, “Model citizen or big bully?”

Watch the video, which has since been heavily circulated on Facebook as well as WhatsApp messages below:

What do you guys think? Was it absolutely necessary for Naren to berate them the way he did? Is it okay to name and shame the Singaporean couple in this manner? Would you have played moral police in a similar situation? How would you have handled it better?

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Deorro Trolled By Deadmau5 For Raging Over Tomorrowland Food Tokens

Uh oh! It looks like Deorro didn’t feel the magic when he attended the first weekend of Tomorrowland. The American DJ lost his cool over food tokens and decided lash out about Tomorrowland’s greedy ethics on Twitter. Unhappy with the way his manager was treated not given a food token, Deorro went on a full on rage which caused quite a stir!

The DJ was so angry that it even came to a point where he even refused to perform at Tomorrowland all together. Of course, to no surprise, full-time DJ and part time troll master, Deadmau5, got word of Deorro’s rant and decided to butt in. And quite frankly, Tomorrowland fans may just have to thank Deadmau5’s for how things unravelled from his response. Deorro eventually apologised to his fans and took the stage to give his fans an epic set at Tomorrowland after all the drama.

Ill be honest, and I mean legit honest. I can give 4 maybe 5 or 6.5 fucks about who u are, but if you treat guests like shit, you’re shit.

The artist next to me is handed 9 food tokens without any problem, but I ask for just 1 for my agent who is helping me get sorted….NOPE — (@Deorro) July 18, 2014

If you’re hungry and you see somebody else right in front of you that’s also hungry but has no chance to eat..YOU FEED THEM, you fuck.

I fed over 100 families before I fed mine. Be a damn human, forget money. Help people, what the fuck is wrong with humanity these days man — (@Deorro) July 18, 2014

I had the chance to play mainstage at one of the most iconic festivals in the world. But I care about people, and I make sure the eat. Sorry

Fuck your paycheck. — (@Deorro) July 18, 2014

The fact that she said “I don’t care” when I said but my guest is hungry… That’s what made me go off. Again, my bad. — (@Deorro) July 18, 2014

Deadmau5, who got word of Deorro’s rant starts his trolling.

Holy shit… @deorro is fuckin goin mental over a food ticket. Sheeeeit

.@Deorro dude. How much are you getting paid to “professionally” operate a CD player to complain over 25 euros? 4 euros? — deadmau5 (@deadmau5) July 18, 2014

That’s why I don’t play tomorrow land. Coz food tickets.

.@Deorro eat a fuckin snickers. — deadmau5 (@deadmau5) July 18, 2014

Deadmau5’s words seemed to have really affected Deorro because the American DJ had a change of heart right away.

But hey, I got a mention from @deadmau5. That’s actually very dope. Negative or not, he’s still an inspiration. #ShitHappens

My deep apologies. I’m a hot head, and I explode when I’m mad. — (@Deorro) July 18, 2014

I can’t disappoint those who wish to see me perform tomorrow. Ill do what I can to be there. I can’t be selfish. I owe them an apology.

At the end of it all, the fans got to see Deorro play an amazing set so all’s well that ends well, we guess!

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Urbanscapes 2012: Updates!

This year’s grand slam Malaysian creative arts festival is slated to happen on 24th and 25th November 2012. Did you know? Sigur Rós is going to be headlining and our homegrown (now international) singer-songwriter Yuna will be taking the stage the day before.

But the list of acts have grown since the initial Urbanscapes 2012 announcement. So here’s a glance at what else and more importantly, who else you can expect to see this year:

The Impatient Sisters: Musical sisters that bring sweet folk harmonies to the stage. Already making waves in the local music scene!

Guba: Sabahan singer-songwriter that is filled with great folk-pop tunes. Check out his collaboration with Yuna on the song “You’re So Fine” here. Although typically an acoustic act, he’ll be performing with a full band at the festival.

Francis Wolf: Folk singer-songwriter whose songs tells many stories behind melodies. Check out his set on The Wknd here.

Froya: Quirky electrocoustic pop singer with captivating music reminiscent of Sia and the likes. Check out her songs here.

Pastel Lite: Eff Hakin and Mohd Faliq make experimental music that’s still really accessible. Check out their SoundCloud here.

Darren Ashley: Darren Ashley’s wonderfully crafted pop tunes is fun for the ears and Darren himself is super-energetic onstage. Peep his eclectic SoundCloud here.

OJ Law: One of the brightest new acts in the scene, mixing rock, pop, electronics and folk with ease. You have to be something special to have a Last Polka ice-cream named after you.

Enterprise: Subang boys whose music is just effortlessly cool. Atmospheric and dancey rock that you can get your freak on to. Get a taste of their music here.

Love/Comes: Gracing our stages by way of Kuching, Love/Comes delivers catchy, shoegazey tunes that push all the right buttons. Listen here.

Ernest Zacharevic: Lithuanian artist who is currently based in Penang. Check out his Facebook page on the link above for a look at his unique work. For Urbanscapes, let’s just say his installation will be larger than life.

Shelah!: Malaysia’s most-loved queen! She’ll have you in stitches for her Urbanscapes show, and then some.

Poetry Cafe KL: Does the spoken word…speak to you? Then you must be part of Poetry Cafe’s poetry slam at Urbanscapes.

Kontak! X themancalleduncle: They’ll be working together on an audio-visual collaboration to perk up the fest when night falls, and will also be enhancing Poetry Cafe KL’s set with some AV magic.

Monsoon+ x senseless art: Monsoon+ will team up with photographer Cipoi from Senseless Art for a multimedia exhibition on Malaysia’s music scene.

Karya: The collective of multi-disciplinary artists will work on making art stand out at one of our satellite stages.

And, if you haven’t gotten your Urbanscapes 2012 tickets yet, get ‘em now via AirAsia RedTix! We hear the early bird ones were going fast on the day it was released (just a few days ago!) so they might be all gone by now. Here are the ticketing deets:

For more information, visit Urbanscapes’ official website.

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#KLIA: MAHB Apologises To Blogger Wilson Ng Over Dress Code Incident

Malaysian Airports Holdings Bhd (MAHB) has extended an apology to blogger Wilson Ng (of placesandfoods), who was abruptly stopped from collecting his luggage at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) baggage services’ “Lost and Found” area.

On 25th June, Wilson wrote in a blog post that he had gone to pick up his luggage which he had accidentally left at the baggage carousel following a trip to Taipei with his family. The incident, which happened on 7th May, left him shocked and upset as he was initially told by a security officer to go back home and change because of his attire. This was what he was wearing at that time:

However, he kept calm and tried to reason with the said security officer. After which, he was told to wear a pair of long black pants and shoes belonging to the security office before he was given a visitor pass to enter the baggage services’ “Lost and Found” office to collect his bag.

The incident was the first report of a male encountering such a situation, but it wasn’t the first report of a dress code issue as of recent. In fact, Wilson had called up the services’ number a day before and nothing was mentioned about a dress code. Hence his shock.

On 26th June (Friday), MAHB released an official statement via its website and said that it has investigated the matter and found it to be due to miscommunication on the implementation of a policy pertaining to the issuance of visitor passes at the airport. The full statement is as follows:

We wish to clarify on the matter raised by Mr Wilson Ng on www.placesandfoods.com – KLIA Dress Code for Lost & Found Baggage.

We have investigated the matter and found that it was a miscommunication on the implementation of a policy pertaining to the issuance of visitor passes at our airports.

First and foremost, the dress code applies for public requesting for visitor passes to enter the terminal for any official visits or work purposes.

However, the dress code does not apply to passengers passing through our airports.

In this case, we regret that the confusion on the dress code requirement arose as a result of Mr Ng applying for a visitor pass to re-enter the terminal to go to the Malaysia Airlines’ Lost & Found office which is located at the airside area of the terminal.

We would like to extend our sincerest apologies to Mr Ng for any inconvenience caused during the incident.

It is our hope that Mr. Wilson Ng will have a joyful experience at any of our airports during his next visit.

Wilson Ng wrote another blog post dated 27th June to acknowledge the apology and at the same time, added that MAHB e-mailed him personally.

As mentioned, Wilson’s experience wasn’t the first report of a dress code issue as of recent. On 8th June, a woman was forced to wear a sarong or be refused service at the Jabatan Pengangkutan Jalan (JPJ) Malaysia (Road Transport Department Malaysia). The JPJ incident caused a public uproar, resulting in netizens stepping out to voice their concerns regarding the unnecessary “dress code” as well as several MPs calling out and questioning JPJ.

After which, another incident on 23rd June followed where a woman was stopped for wearing shorts at the Sungai Buloh hospital and made to don a patient’s towel.

What are your thoughts on this, peeps? Has this dress code/”covering up” issue gone completely out of hand? Should there be dress code rules and regulations for places aside from government offices?

Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

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Fun Facts: 7 Things You Didn’t Know About Ummet Ozcan

Oh this weekend is going to be a smashing one.

(Featured image via Ummet Ozcan on Facebook)

Mat Zo kicked off the party this month by taking partygoers on a musical whirlwind last Friday, and now the party continues with Ummet Ozcan this weekend! Known for his unique and modern touch, Dutch/Turkish DJ Ummer Ozcan has continued to gain worldwide popularity since his 2011 #1 hit “Reboot” which spent 7 weeks at #1 on Beatport. The success of “Reboot” lead to Ozcan’s genre-defying #1 smash hit “The Box” in 2012 and “The Code” in 2013.

Having scored a collaboration with Paul Van Dyk in 2012 and with the success of his own original tracks, Ummet Ozcan is now one of the most sought after DJs. With festivals like Godskitchen, Pacha, Eden, Mondaybar, Tomorrowland, Planet Love, Global Gathering, A State of Trance and many more under his belt, Ummet Ozcan will be making his way to Kuala Lumpur tomorrow and he is set to give revellers a smashing night at Zouk Club KL.

Here are some facts about this Turkish delight:

Come party this weekend as Smash presents Ummet Ozcan live at Zouk Club KL on August 15th (Friday). Deets are as follows:

Ticket Entry: RM45 before 11pm (Men/Ladies) (inc 1 drink) / RM60 after 11pm (Men/Ladies) (inc 1 drink)

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

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


(UPDATE) Hype’s Now Playing: Katy Perry – Rise (2016 Rio Olympics)

Woah, we certainly weren’t expecting a new single from Katy Perry.

The 31-year-old singer has maintained a relatively low profile in recent months and without prior warning, has just released a brand new inspirational anthem in the form of “Rise”, much to the delight of KatyCats all around the world.

The empowerment single will tie in with NBC’s 2016 Rio Olympics. “This is a song that’s been brewing inside me for years, that has finally come to the surface. I was inspired to finish it now, rather than save it for my next album, because now more than ever, there is a need for our world to unite. I know that together we can rise above the fear – in our country, and around the world,” the pop diva said in a statement.

“I can’t think of a better example than the Olympic athletes, as they gather in Rio with their strength and fearlessness, to remind us how we ALL can come together, with the resolve to be the best we can be. I hope this song can inspire us to heal, unite, and rise together. I am honoured that NBC Olympics has chosen to use it as an anthem before and during the Rio Games,” she added.

Staying true to the Olympics theme, the singer can be seen rising up from a pool of water for the single’s artwork. Despite it being a mid-tempo burner, “Rise” beautifully fuses Perry’s souring vocals with the heavy electronic beats. It’s intense and inspiring – exactly what fans love about this superstar.

No word yet if “Rise” will included in Perry’s upcoming fourth studio album.

After debuting the Olympics-themed music video showing footage of athletes participating in past Olympics games, the pop star has finally released a video that’s all her own. In the MV, Perry can be seen battling with a parachute. Next, we see her trying to take flight, but nature won’t play along.

More mishaps ensue as she falls off a cliff in one scene and drowns in the ocean in another. But like the preserving warrior that she is, Perry faces her challenges head on and ultimately comes out on top! The concept is straight-forward and the execution is flawless.

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Providence Presents Xmas Eve Special With Joey G

“What a bright time, it’s the right time, to rock the night away!”

Joey G’s four-year tenure as Channel V’s most popular VJs definitely increased his visibility as a TV personality, but deep down, Joey is a DJ dedicated to taking the culture which nurtured him to new heights. Throughout his career, Joey G has played opening sets for some of the worlds greatest DJ’s including, Carl Cox, Kevin Saunderson, Derrick May, Jeff Mills, Roger Sanchez, Tall Paul, James Zabelia, Marco V, Benny Benasi and many more.

Whether as a solo DJ renowned for his expertise in House, Tech House & Techno or as TV Presenter / Host, Joey brings his natural charm and charisma from the cameras to the console, always leaving audiences hungry for more. This Christmas eve, Providence invites you to have a ballin’ good time with Joey G.

Event details for Providence presents Xmas Eve Special With Joey G are as follows:

Cover Charge (inc. 1 drink): RM 50 Ladies / RM 70 Men

For reservations, email popbottles@providencekl.my or call Mark +6010 252 7678 / Wee Lee +6016 444 5781

For more information, hit up the Facebook event page.


[Watch] Deadpool 2 Trailer Pokes Fun At Justice League And It’s Awesome!

The “Deadpool 2” trailer just dropped and it is funny as heck!

The new trailer opens with Cable (Josh Brolin) walking in slow-mo. The tone is serious and somber. The camera then switches to Cable’s robot arm. Oh, snap! Instead of a robot arm, we see Brolin’s arm wrapped in a green cloth. And of course, this leads to a joke about Henry Cavill’s moustache in “Justice League”. The trailer is incredibly funny and doesn’t hold back on the badass action sequences as well.

After surviving a near-fatal bovine attack, a disfigured cafeteria chef (Wade Wilson) struggles to fulfill his dream of becoming Mayberry’s hottest bartender while also learning to cope with his lost sense of taste. Searching to regain his spice for life, as well as a flux capacitor, Wade must battle ninjas, the yakuza, and a pack of sexually aggressive canines, as he journeys around the world to discover the importance of family, friendship, and flavor – finding a new taste for adventure and earning the coveted coffee mug title of World’s Best Lover.

“Deadpool 2” will hit Malaysian cinemas on 18 May 2018.


#PervertAlert: Man In Elevator Caught Harassing Young Girl In Tudung On CCTV

Many horrifying things can happen in an elevator. And no, we’re not talking about the supernatural; we’re talking about real human behaviours.

You may want to think twice before letting your female family members or friends take the lift alone after watching this CCTV footage of a sexual harassment incident that happened in an elevator recently.

At the beginning of the almost 2-minute video, the said elevator was occupied by a number of people and the victim, who is wearing a pair of black track pants and a ‘tudung” (headscarf), can be seen prominently throughout the whole clip. Then, at 0:17, the suspect (the man in a striped tee) walked into the lift with big red bucket.

All was well until the young victim was left alone with the man at around 1:20. At that point, the girl was standing at the far end (back) of the elevator while the man leaned against the wall, clearly gazing at the girl. He can also be seen touching/holding his crotch area.

The girl then moved towards the door, likely in fear of the man. Just as the elevator doors opened, the man used his legs to block the exit, perhaps in an attempt to stop the girl from getting out. He also tried to reach for her head and shoulder but she managed to swiftly swat his hands away and made a run for it.

At the end of the video, you can hear him shouting at the poor victim.

Many netizens who watched the video took to Facebook warn their female friends about taking elevators alone. One Facebook user from Pahang known as Hyro Yeong commented that sexual harassment has nothing to do with the way girls dress.

“This video tells us that sexual harassment is not about a girl’s dressing. Even if a woman wrap herself like a mummy, she might get molested as well!” he wrote.

Another user named Olivia, a mother of one, also mentioned that she encountered the same situation before. She replied, “A man tried to harass me once. I was bringing my child!”

You can watch the full video in the Facebook post below:

Perverts are getting bolder these days and sexual harassment can happen at any time, just about anywhere. Remember, anyone could be a pervert: an acquaintance, your neighbour, a random man in a car, or even your Sunday school teacher.

Although it’s uncertain when or where the above incident happened, we’d like to remind our readers to be wary of their surroundings at all times.

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#Sandman: Neil Gaiman Thinks Tom Hiddleston Can Play Titular Role

Tom Hiddleston‘s God of Mischief may have lost his chance to rule the human world but perhaps he should consider ruling the human’s world through the world of dreams. Well, at least that’s what Neil Gaiman wants.

Neil Gaiman, the author of the graphic novel series “Sandman” specifically told RadioTimes that “anybody who sounds English with great cheekbones” could be a great actor to play the titular role of the film adaptation of his novel.

The film adaptation of his novel is currently in development with David S. Goyer, Joseph Gordon-Levitt, and himself attached to produce the film. The project has been in development hell due to the poor scripts that had been sent to him. This time around, the author decided to become more involved in the film, where he is able to assist screenwriter Jack Thorne in writing the script.

I really am [glad to have more input]. My position on it has always been, for over 25 years now, I would rather see no Sandman movie than a bad Sandman movie. A couple of times, people say, ‘It’s a crime there’s never been a Sandman movie’, and a couple of times, to be honest, I have thrown my body in front of a bus on a couple of bad ones over the years. I’m just happy that no bad Sandman movie has ever been made. But I’m really hoping that a good one will be. They’re a good team. And with Joseph Gordon-Levitt in charge, his instincts are good and he loves the material. He wants it to be true to the material.

Although Goyer previously told Deadline that Warner Bros is “very happy” with the script, Gaiman further revealed to RadioTimes that he will be the first person to see a revised version of the script just before Christmas.

Regarding his dream casting for the movie, Neil Gaiman apparently had a few actors in mind to play the titular role.

Gaiman explained that both”Pirates of the Caribbean” star Johnny Depp and “Sherlock” star Benedict Cumberbatch immediately came to mind when he was asked about the actors who should be playing the central character Morpheus.

It’s a funny thing with Morpheus. Again, it’s that thing where you look around and think, “Yes this person would be a fantastic person”, and then time passes.

There was a time Johnny Depp would’ve been a great Morpheus, but now he’s too old and it’s fine. I think the first time I saw Benedict [Cumberbatch] was as Sherlock Holmes, I thought, ‘wow, that’s incredibly Morpheus’. And fans probably thought the same because they immediately started doing fan-art, meshing the two of them up.

Other than directing the film, “The Walk” star Joseph Gordon-Levitt is also rumoured to star in the film, but Gaiman later told RadioTimes that he would prefer “anybody who sounds English with high cheekbones” for the Sandman role.

Since Cumberbatch is set to play the titular role in Marvel’s Doctor Strange, Gaiman went on to suggest that “Thor” star Tom Hiddleston could be a great actor for the role.

Then again, Tom Hiddleston is still out there! And the truth is, as far as I’m concerned, anybody who sounds English with great cheekbones can probably pull it off.

So far, Tom Hiddleston has not responded to the reports about Gaiman’s preference yet. He will be seen next in “Avengers: Age of Ultron“, “Crimson Peak“, “I Saw The Light“, and “Kong: Skull Island“. Gaiman is also working with “Hannibal” programme creator Bryan Fuller to develop the TV adaptation of his novel, “American Gods“.

What do you think of Gaiman’s preference? When it comes to the casting choice for “Sandman”, who else do you have in mind? Share your thoughts in the comments box below!

Calm down, everyone. No one ever said that Tom Hiddleston is going to play Morpheus. It was merely a suggestion.

Neil himself even responded to a tweet to clarify that he was just joking about having the “Thor” star to be featured in the film as the leading role:

It's not true. It was a joke in an interview I'm afraid RT @PickleAM: Please oh please let it be true that @twhiddleston will play Morpheus!

— Neil Gaiman (@neilhimself) December 17, 2014

But hey, at least we know the list of actors he has in mind for Morpheus role! What do you think?

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#CherasLeisureMall: Security Guard Suspended After Bashing Street Dog To Death

Animal lovers expressed sadness and anger over the news of a security guard bashing a street dog to death with a heavy wooden bat in a popular mall’s grounds.

According to a Lye Jin Kit, a resident who lives near the mall, the incident happened at about midnight on Saturday, 2nd April 2016. “My family and I heard a dog howling three times from the car park of the mall with the third and final howl being the most pitiful,” he said.

Lye then rushed to the car park with his brother and parents, and saw a foreign security guard standing over the dying dog with the bat still in his hand. At that time, the dog was still alive but was bleeding from the head and its eyes had also turned red. As they scolded the guard, the supervisor came to the scene, took the bat away, and said that he did not instruct the guard to beat the dog.

Lye believed the dog could have taken shelter at the entrance of the mall as it was raining heavily at the time.

According to several netizens who commented on the Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better’s Facebook post, the incident happened at Cheras Leisure Mall. The news received flak from netizens, with many calling for the mall to take responsibility and charge the security guard for the criminal act (of cruelty to animals).

When contacted by The Star Online, a mall employee who was on duty said the guard belonged to a private company hired by the mall management to provide security services.

Cheras Leisure Mall has since released an official statement via their Facebook page to confirm that their management is currently looking into the matter. “We are and always have been strictly against the animal cruelty and we are disappointed to learn about the incident. Our team is currently investigating to find out what had really happened. We sincerely appreciate your patience and please rest assured that necessary action will be taken against the person found responsible for the said violence,” the mall said.

The statement went on to add, “At the moment, the said person has been suspended from his job until further notice.”

No one really knows what made the security guard turn violent but is work suspension enough? Should he be charged under the Animal Act to ensure that his actions won’t be repeated in the future? Do you think that security service companies should start screening their employees (urine test, psychological assessment) before sending them out on jobs? Let us know what you think in the comments box below.

Sources: The Star Online, Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better Facebook page, Straits Times, FMT / Featured image via Malaysian Dogs Deserve Better Facebook page.


Bright, Win, Dew & Nani Thrilled Malaysian Fans At Tropicana Gardens Mall

Thai superstar Bright, Win, Dew and Nani’s “SHOOTING STAR ASIA TOUR in Kuala Lumpur has come to a successful end! The fan meeting was organized by ACO Media and AMM on Saturday, 5th November at Tropicana Gardens Mall Convention Centre. This is also their first appearance in Malaysia.

Bright Vachirawit, Win Metawin, Dew Jirawat and Nani Hirunkit have gained popularity globally for their roles as the F4 in the Thai version of “Meteor Garden”.

The fan meeting started with the song “Who am I”, the OST in the F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers. The 4 main casts, Bright, Win, Dew and Nani then greeted the fans and shared their feelings about their visit to Malaysia.

After the short segment, Nani, who plays MJ in F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, sang “Best Life” and the fans swayed together to the rhythm. Then, Dew, who is popular for his role as Ren, sang ‘In The Wind’ with his gentle voice and lyrical music, which enchanted the fans.

Four of them then got on stage together for the Familiar Game. They answered questions about each other and competed to see who knows their cast member the best. After the fun game, Win, who plays Kavin in the F4 Thailand: Boys Over Flowers, surprised the Malaysia fans by singing the OST in Still 2gether The Series, “The Person Must Be You” (Kon Nun Tong Pen Tur). Following that, Bright who took centre stage to perform his single ‘Lost & Found’ to the fans.

Bright, Win, Dew and Nani were then on stage after their solo songs and answered a few questions from the lucky fans. Fans also surprised Dew and Nani by celebrating their birthday in Malaysia. Finally, four of them ended the fan meeting with the song “Shooting Star”.

Hopefully this is just the first of many more shows to come ;)

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#StarTrek3: Kingsman’s Sofia Boutella Joins Cast For A Mysterious Role

Ooh. This is not going to go down well. Sofia Boutella, who played the female fatale assassin in Matthew Vaughn’s “Kingsman: The Secret Service“, is coming after the U.S.S. Enterprise crew in the 3rd instalment of J.J. Abrams’ rebooted “Star Trek” franchise.

According to Empire Online, the Algerian actress has signed on for a mysterious lead role in “Star Trek 3”.

Boutella is best known as the Nike Girl from Nike Women advertising campaigns. She recently rose to international fame for portraying Gazalle, a henchwoman with bladed prosthetic legs in “Kingsman: The Secret Service”.

No details regarding her role in the 3rd “Star Trek” film were announced yet, but she will star alongside Chris Pine, Zachary Quinto, Anton Yelchin, Karl Urban, Simon Pegg, John Cho, and Zoe Saldana. She will be seen next in  “Monsters: Dark Continent”, “Jet Trash”, and “Tiger Raid”.

Idris Elba, who is best known for playing Heimdall in “Thor“, is also being eyed to play a villain.

The first 2 films of the rebooted “Star Trek” franchise were directed by J.J Abrams and co-written by Roberto Orci. However, Abrams is attached to direct “Star Wars: The Force Awaken“. He will only serve as the producer of the 3rd film alongside Orci, Abrams, Bryan Burke, and Skydance’s David Ellison.

4-time “Fast & Furious” director Justin Lin came aboard to helm the project based on a screenplay written by Simon “Scotty” Pegg and Doug Jung.

The production is set to begin this June before its release on 8th July 2016.

(Source: Empire Online/ Featured image: Zimbio)


Original “Mulan” Star Ming-Na Wen Hinted At A Possible Cameo In Live Action Remake

Asian American actress Ming-Na Wen who was the original voice actress of Disney’s beloved warrior princess Mulan back in 1998 has coyly suggest that she could somehow be involved in the new live-action remake.

In an exclusive interview with EW, when the actress was asked about returning to the new iteration, she neither confirms nor deny the question but replied with a laugh saying “I can’t say! What is it that [Agents of S.H.I.E.L.D. co-creator] Jed Whedon always says? It’s so funny… ‘I can neither confirm nor deny.’ So, yeah!”

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Seeing from her evasive way of reply, it seems to imply that the 54-year-old actress may have a role in the upcoming movie – well at least, the possibility is there.  Not to mention, 3 years ago when “Mulan” live action was first announced, Wen told Comic Book that she would love to be a part of the live action version.

“I certainly hope to participate in some form with the film. That would be great, and I hope they have a great storyline, and they respect that particular folklore because it is a very important one for the Chinese community. I just love the idea, with anything that Disney wants to expand on Mulan. I hope I get a part in it,” the “Joy Luck Club” actress said.

If Wen really does have a role in the new “Mulan”, fans are hoping that she plays the role of Mulan’s mother Fa Li. But some people have speculated that fellow “Joy Luck Club” actress Rosalind Chao will be playing the role even though there’s no particular confirmation on that.

Anyway, since “Mulan” is slated to be released in 2020, there’s still time for Disney to develop the story and add in new character like how they did for Mulan’s love interest and villain role. So perhaps Wen will be playing a special role or a new character in the movie. (You never know!)

“Mulan” will feature American-Chinese actress Liu Yi Fei in the titular role. Different from the original, the remake removes the role of General Li Shang who is Mulan’s love interest in the animation movie and replaces it with a new character named Chen Honghui played by Yoson An.

Other cast involved in the movie include Jet Li, Gong Li, Donnie Yen, Jason Scott Lee, Jimmy Wong, Doua Moua, Chen Tang, Tzi Ma, Cheng Pei-pei, and more. The movie is scheduled to be released in America on 27th March 2020.

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#KTown: Hallyu Town To Be Built In Bangkok; May Expand To KL

What if there’s a place that is wholly created for K-Pop fans? A place where one doesn’t have to endure a 6-hour flight to South Korea just to get a taste of Korean culture ranging from music, food, and fashion?

Thailand-based firm Show DC Corp Ltd. recently announced that it will open the first retail and entertainment mega-complex in the heart of Bangkok’s Rama IX entertainment district by June 2016. With a total investment of USD265 million, the project aims to attract 100,000 visitors a day.

The project, which has a massive 152,000 square metre gross floor area, will include the world’s largest “hallyu town” outside of Korea. Tentatively named “K-Town”, the 6-storey establishment is apparently aiming for completion by the first half of next year.

According to Mr. Chayaditt Hutanuwatra, Chairman of SHOW DC Corp Ltd., 60% of the rentable space at SHOW DC has already been leased. YG Entertainment, home to global K-Pop sensations like BIGBANG and 2NE1, is one of its anchor tenants.

The report said that the Korean entertainment agency is planning to operate a 5,000 square metre rooftop K-Pop culture and entertainment park with hip bars and eateries.

As part of our emphasis on presenting the richness of Asia, SHOW DC has an expansive 10,000 square metre Asian Food Street dedicated exclusively to restaurants.

Next to that, inside the K-Town are large areas devoted to Korean fashion (K-Fashion), Thailand’s most extensive offering of Korean beauty products and services (K-Beauty), as well as celebrity food and beverage outlets, such as Psy’s “Psy Ramen”, and “After Rain”, inspired by global K-Pop sensation Rain.

Korean entertainment agency Chorokbaem will also take part in the venture.

On the K-Beauty side, South Korea’s major duty-free chain Lotte Duty Free was offered the opportunity to open a branch in the shopping complex in March.

Sources told The Korea Times that K-Towns are also planned for Chiang Mai and Phuket in Thailand and Kuala Lumpur in Malaysia.

There has been no further details as of yet, but are you excited about this? Where do you think they will build the new shopping complex in KL? Share your thoughts in the comments box below.

Sources: The Korea Times (1) (2), PR Newswire.


#Toll: LDP & Sprint Highway Offer Discounts During Deepavali

Great news drivers! You’ll be happy to know that toll rates will be cheaper this coming Deepavali.

In conjunction with Deepavali, the Group Chief Executive Officer of Lingkaran Trans Kota Sdn Bhd (Litrak) Sazally Saidi announced that all vehicles using the Lebuhraya Damansara-Puchong (LDP) and SPRINT highways can enjoy toll discounts.

According to Sazally, LDP users will be given a 60 sen discount while Sprint highway users will enjoy a 20 sen discount. The toll discount will take effect on this Saturday (29th October) from 12am to 11:59pm.

“This toll discount involves subsidies amounting to about RM256,00,” said Sazally. This is Litrak’s effort to help share in the joy of consumers in celebrating this upcoming festive season.

Elsewhere, Anih Berhad’s Karak Highway and East Coast Expressway (Lebuhraya Pantai Timur Fasa 1, LPT1) will also be offering a 10% discount for drivers during Deepavali.

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Second Penang Bridge To Be Completed In July

The second Penang bridge, the longest bridge in South-East Asia and 20th in the world is set for completion in July. It will then go through road commissioning and testing in August before being officially opened in September.

Linking Batu Kawan on the mainland to Batu Maung on the island, the bridge is 24km-long with 16.9km spanning over water and will offer users a unique experience of its “curvy” design and aesthetics of the cable-suspended section of the bridge at the navigation span. The bridge would also be decorated with LED lights to match various festive seasons similar to that of the Incheon Bridge in South Korea. As we speak, work has already started on road furnishing like the installation of parapet, street lighting, road signs and tarring.

Travelling time on the bridge is estimated to take about 30 minutes at 80kph.

According to Azmi Mohamed (Jambatan Kedua Sdn Bhd Package One senior manager), “The height clearance is 30m and width 240m for vessels to pass beneath at the main centre span. This bridge is also constructed with two car lanes and one motorcycle lane. This means that motorcyclists have to use the designated lane or risk being summoned”.  He added that the opening of the RM4.41bil bridge in September would be two months ahead of schedule.

The second Penang Bridge is 10.5km longer than the first bridge and once open will provide easy access for commuters to the Batu Kawan stadium, Batu Kawan industrial park and the Plus highway.

It was reported that the bridge is expected to reduce traffic congestion on the current Penang Bridge by 25% to 30% and could cater to around 100,000 vehicles per hour.


#Saturn: Ringed Planet To Orbit Close To Earth On Friday; Will Be Visible Throughout June

Now, this is something that does not happen every day.

Malaysians will have the chance to catch the planet Saturn after sunset tomorrow (Friday, 3rd June), as the ringed planet is orbiting closest to Earth at that time. Observers will also be able to witness the orbit of Saturn throughout the whole month of June.

The planet will be directly opposite the Sun, as the ringed planet rises when the Sun sets. It will remain visible all night and will set only when the Sun rises.

To get a clearer view of the planet, viewers are encouraged to use binoculars or telescopes. However, the set of bright rings around the equator and the oval shape of Saturn will only be visible through a telescope that has a magnifying power of over 25 times. Saturn’s largest moon, Titan, will also be visible via telescope.

It is also possible to observe Saturn through the naked eye, but it will only be seen as a very bright star, stated National Space Agency (Angkasa) research officer at the Langkawi National Observatory Farhana Kamarudin.

This date will give the best position for researchers and astronomy enthusiasts to view the planet because it will be at its brightest, making it easy for viewing and recording.

Kamarudin also explained that the planet would be in the east with the constellation Scorpio, and the best place to view it would be in an open space without any obstructions by clouds or lights.

She also encouraged observers to use the applications Google Sky or StarMap on their smartphones to help track the star.

Saturn takes 29.5 years (10,759 days) to complete its orbit around the Sun and gets close to Earth every 379 days. The last time Saturn was at this position was on 23rd May 2015 and the next time will be on 15th June 2017.

Although comparatively close, Saturn will still be roughly 840 million miles away from Earth.

Sources: Bernama via New Straits Times, Space, Oregon Live.

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Hype’s Movie Review: “Unfriended” Takes On Cyber-Bullying In A Crappy Way

When it comes to horror movies, a bar has been set way up high since the yesteryears with movies such as 1973’s “The Exorcist“, 1980’s “The Shining” and 1990’s “It“. Given that there are only so many scare tactics that can be reworked before it gets stale, there have been some beautifully terrifying films of the recent years that have managed to raise, if not reach the bar that has been set.

Yes, I’m talking about movies such as 2010’s “Insidious“, 2012’s “Sinister“, and 2013’s “The Conjuring“.

That being said, I recently had the (dis)pleasure of watching a new horror film, “Unfriended“. The movie finds itself to be the latest entry in the tired found-footage subgenre and quite honestly, I was dying for the movie to come to an end. Before I go on to tell you why the movie sucked so bad, I’ll tell you what the movie is about.

“Unfriended” is a movie that unfolds over a teenager’s computer screen as she and 5 friends are stalked by an unseen figure who seeks revenge for a shaming video that led to a girl to committing suicide a year earlier due to harassment and bullying via the internet.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, it’s time for the full review.

What you get with “Unfriended” is an entire film that requires you to watch teenager Blaire Lily’s (played by Shelley Hennig) computer screen. The movie starts off with Blaire calling her boyfriend Mitch Roussel (played by Moses Storm) on Skype, where she teases him by unbuttoning her blouse and promising him that he gets to have sex with her on prom night. Yay, Mitch!

Their Skype call then gets interrupted by their friends Jess Felton (played by Renee Olstead), Adam Sewell (played by Will Peltz), and Ken Smith (played by Jacob Wysocki) and the 5 go on to have a conversation before realising that they have company.

As it happens, their chat is taking place on surprise, surprise, the one-year anniversary of their friend Laura Barns’ (played by Heather Sossaman) suicide. As mentioned earlier, Laura committed suicide because she was cyber-bullied after someone posted a video of her passed out with crap in her pants at a party.

Now, it appears, Laura or somebody who is pretending to be her by using her social networking accounts, is back for blood. As the unwanted stranger prevents the group of friends from exiting the chat, it kills them off one by one. That of course, only happens after an hour-long wait.

Honestly, I really don’t know what’s more annoying – to watch a group of obnoxious teens on Skype with each other or having to wait almost an hour for some action. This action of course came in the form of one of the kids putting his hand in a blender because a supernatural force made him do it, another kid who stabs himself in the eye, and another one who dies by swallowing her perming iron – really, not worth the wait.

After an hour and a half, though it really felt like forever, this painfully unscary movie comes to an end with a revelation that it was indeed Blaire who posted up that disgraceful video of Laura and well, like the rest of her friends that she was chatting with, she too dies.

To top it all off, instead of a ghost actually showing up or proper legit scares, I was served with a group of teens screaming in fear and arguing with each other, whilst crying and it gets so annoying to the point that I wanted to kill them myself.

However, there is one thing that “Unfriended” succeeded at and that’s getting the message across. Cyber-bullying is not to be taken lightly and if you’re a victim of cyber-bullying, please speak up and get help and for those of you who commit such acts, shame on you.

“Unfriended”, will hit cinemas near you on April 30th. Till then, check out the trailer below:


(UPDATE) #LeeHi: Cute-As-A-Button Artiste Gearing Up For A March Comeback

Lee Hi is set to charm your socks off once again this March!

Lee Hi (이하이), who shot to stardom with the release of her debut single “1.2.3.4” in 2012 after her SBS’s “K-pop Star Season 1” stint, has been quiet for more than 2 years. Well, save for her HI SUHYUN collaboration with iKON’s Bobby in November 2014 and her beautiful cover of WINNER’s “Baby Baby”.

But that’s all about to change because last month, YG Entertainment confirmed that the adorable singer was putting the final touches on her comeback album.

This has been followed up by reports of industry insiders revealing that the album is complete and that Lee Hi has even finished filming the MV for the title track. There’s still no word on what the album or the title track will be called, but what we do know is that Tablo’s label HIGHGRND produced the album and that Lee Hi on track for a March comeback!

This will mark Lee Hi’s first comeback album in 3 years and we’re sure a lot has changed since she first debuted. We can’t wait to see what her concept will be like this time around! Perhaps she will be embracing a more mature sound/look? We’ll find out soon enough :)

The track list for Lee Hi’s comeback album has been released! The album, titled “Seoulite”, features some impressive names that sound like promising collaborations such as Dok2, Incredivle, and WINNER‘s Mino.

And let’s not disregard that one of the title tracks, “Breathe”, was written by Jonghyun, a member of idol boy group SHINee from rival agency SM Entertainment. It’s quite the plot twist, if you asked us.

In fact, YG Entertainment CEO Yang Hyun Suk recent told Korean media outlet Osen News that he only learned about the collaboration after the music video filming for “Breathe” (한숨) was scheduled as Tablo (of Epik High and HIGHGRND) was afraid that he would be biased against the song.

Thankfully, as it turns out, the song left a deep impression on Yang Hyun Suk, which made him decide to make it a title track along with another one that Tablo recommended, “Hold My Hand” (손잡아 줘요). Yang Hyun Suk also said that fans can expect a refreshing change from “Seoulite” as the album is based mostly on hip hop sounds.

Lee Hi’s “Seoulite” drops on 9th March ;)

Sources: soompi, Koreaboo, KpopStarz / Featured image from YG Entertainment.

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#SunwayLagoon: Discover The Unusual World Of Cryonics In Malaysia

A team of locals who recently received news of a mysterious event that has been lurking in the outskirts of Kevil Hill deep inside Sunway Lagoon were invited to unearth the dark secrets inside the mysterious walls of The Kevil Hill Cryonic Corporation (KHCC), founded by James Buchanan (JB) Kevil.

Together with a team of highly-trained officers from the CDC-CCU (Center for Disease Control – Cryo Containment Unit), they went on a spine-chilling discovery as they uncover all about cryonics, a world of life after death, through science fact, or fiction, which has made its never-before-seen opening inside Lynton V Harris’ Scream Park at Sunway Lagoon!

Within the Kevil Hill Cryonic Corporation which covers a massive multi-themed area of the Scream Park, guests had been invited to witness the practice of preserving human bodies stored in cryo-tanks with extremely cold temperatures while JB Kevil continued to carry high hopes to revive them in the near future.

As they continued unearthing the world of cryonics, more than what they could have expected began to happen with frozen bodies coming to life, from KHCC’s mysterious complex and Cryo-Containment Center.

“This is yet, another great opportunity for us to continue working together in partnership to bring in world-class immersive scare attractions here into our Scream Park! The spooky, creepy, and scary world of cryonics is an amazing story providing a backdrop that comes to life and visitors will definitely be awed as they uncover the unusual and twisted world of Kevil Hill and cryonics gone awry,” said Lynton V. Harris, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of New York based, The Sudden Impact! Entertainment Company.

On top of that, Sean and Lynton also shared that with well-acclaimed response from theme park goers, Nights of Fright 3 will be returning to Sunway Lagoon this coming October for 15 frightful nights, which is set to thrill the visitors more than ever!

Opens daily from 11am to 6pm, visitors are now invited to discover the world of cryonics at the Kevil Hill Cryonic Center which is located at the Lynton V Harris’ Scream Park in Sunway Lagoon.

For more information, kindly contact Sunway Lagoon at +603-5639 0000 or visit its website or its Facebook page.


WayV & NCT Dream Returning To KL With SEVENTEEN, ENHYPEN & MIRAE?

From SEEN to Fest – are you ready for more live music? Less than a week after we published the article about WayV (威神V) and NCT Dream (엔시티 드림) returning to Malaysia, fans are wondering if it’s really happening…

Imagine getting an overdose of boybands galore with Fest World Tour. In addition to the aforementioned 2 groups, this upcoming Kpop boyband concert will also include ENHYPEN (엔하이픈), MIRAE (미래소년), and SEVENTEEN (세븐틴).

This may not be the NCT 127 world tour NCTzens (as fans are called) were hoping for, but at least we’re getting a variety of music acts. Brought to you by Hwang Entertainment, the Fest World Tour will be bringing the 5 Kpop boybands to at least 4 countries in Asia. The confirmed stops so far are Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, and of course, their home country in South Korea.

Just like SEEN Festival, each group will probably perform 5-6 songs during the concert (for approximately 30 minutes). Since WayV and NCT Dream have already performed in Axiata Arena this month, we’re hoping the groups will change up their set list a bit. It’ll be exciting to welcome back the boys from SEVENTEEN and see rookie groups ENHYPEN as well as MIRAE make their debut performance here in Malaysia.

Check out our coverage of what happened during SEEN Festival here.

A word of caution to all the K-pop fans out there. Malaysian Kpop Fans (MKF) tweeted out that Fest World Tour might be a hoax after someone reached out to the artist management. The organiser Hwang Entertainment has also deleted their social media accounts, further confirming the suspicion.

Here’s the statement released by SM True Thailand:


#MH128: Malaysia Airlines Flight Makes Emergency Landing After Bomb Scare

Malaysia Airlines’ flight MH128, which was bound for Kuala Lumpur from Melbourne, made an emergency landing last night due to a disruptive passenger.

The initial report stated that the plane returned to Melbourne due to a “passenger security incident” after take off. Real time air traffic tracker Flightradar24 posted up an image depicting MH128’s route, as it performed a small loop before landing again.

Malaysia Airlines flight #MH128 returned to Melbourne, because of a passenger security incident after take offhttps://t.co/XzpiTh75hR pic.twitter.com/MtIbadSt3K

— Flightradar24 (@flightradar24) May 31, 2017

Malaysia Airlines later confirmed the incident via an official statement, which said that the operating Captain was alerted by a cabin crew of a passenger attempting to enter the cockpit. The airline also stressed that at no point was the aircraft “hijacked”.

MH128 had left Melbourne for Kuala Lumpur at 11:11pm and reached 2,000 metres before turning around and landing at 11:41pm. For 20 minutes, passengers on the flight tackled the man, reportedly a Sri Lankan national, as he tried to enter the cockpit while claiming to have a bomb.

Former Melbourne AFL footballer Andrew Leoncelli, who was on the flight, was quoted as saying, “The staff were saying ‘sit back down sir, sit back down sir’. “He goes, ‘no, I’m not going to sit back down – I’m going to blow the plane up’.” Andrew described the supposed “bomb” to be a large object with what appeared to be antennas coming off it.

The passenger, reportedly a 25-year-old Sri Lankan national, was overpowered by the plane’s crew and later arrested at Melbourne’s airport. It is believed that the passenger has mental health issues.

Australian Federal Police (AFP) Superintendent Tony Langdon said the “device” the man was holding was “obviously not an explosive device” but would not go into further detail. He also confirmed that members from the Special Operations Group detained the man after the flight was turned back to Melbourne.

The incident is not being treated as terror related.

Sources: Flightradar24, Malaysia Airlines, news.com.au, abc.net.au / Featured image: news.com.au.

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