Idris Elba To Direct & Star In The Hunchback Of Notre Dame

Idris Elba is teaming up with Netflix to direct and star in the reboot of “The Hunchback Of Notre Dame”.

The 45-year-old Brit will be hunching his back, quite literally, when he takes on the role of disfigured bell-ringer, Quasimodo. Besides sitting in the director’s seat, the English actor will also be producing the film under his Green Door outfit.

Based on the book written by Victor Hugo in 1831, “The Hunchback Of Notre Dame” centres on a hunchback named Quasimodo. Brought up by Frollo in the Archdeacon of Notre Dame, he falls in love with a 16-year-old gypsy, Esmeralda.

Most of us are probably familiar with the Disney 1996 animated feature, with the storyline focusing on a happy ending instead of a tragic one that was in the original source. The Hollywood Reporter stated that Netflix beat Disney in creating a live-action version for “The Hunchback Of Notre Dame”.

Besides “The Hunchback Of Notre Dame”, Elba is also collaborating with Netflix on the comedy “Turn Up Charlie”.


#TheSnowdenFiles: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Officially Joined Cast As Edward Snowden

From playing Batman’s alleged sidekick to the young Bruce Willis to the iconic wire walker, Joseph Gordon-Levitt will now flaunt his talent further with his portrayal of “the world’s most wanted man” in “The Snowden Files”.

Snowden, of course, refers to Edward Snowden, the computer professional who leaked classified information from the National Security Agency (NSA). The “10 Things I Hate About You“ actor was previously rumoured to play Snowden as Variety reported that he had already agreed to star in the film even before negotiations had begun.

On November 10th, the film’s backers confirmed that Joseph Gordon-Levitt is indeed going to play Snowden in the film. It’s considered a brilliant casting choice as the actor has aced many roles in his career and starred in the likes of “Looper“, “Inception”, “The Dark Knight Rises“, “(500) Days of Summer”, and many more.

The film is said to be based on either “The Snowden Files: The Inside Story of the World’s Most Wanted Man” by Luke Harding or “Time of the Octopus” by Anatoly Kucherena. It will be written and directed by award-winning director Oliver Stone, with Eric Kopeloff and Moritz Borman as producers.

The film will chronicle how Snowden becomes the world’s most wanted man after leaking thousands of classified intelligence documents to the media in 2013. Stone has reportedly sought out independent production companies Open Road and Endgame so that “the political pressures will not come into play”.

No official title has been given to the film as of yet but the production will start in Munich in January 2015.

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RiRi’s Stalker Tweets Her 900+ Times

“Give me a chance to talk you could like me a lot personality type, humor, culture and all that etc”

“Let’s chat pretty eyes, you’re gonna love talking with me”

“Hey come chat little princess won’t regret it I swear”

“I believe we should talk, you seem to be a great person and I care you know”

“If you see Plz reply, am different from everyone, I really am”

The barrage of “quotes” or should we say, tweets, come from a Quebec native named Kaven Marenger. If it isn’t clear enough, he has been obsessed with Rihanna for the longest time! So much so that to date, he has sent over 900 replies to RiRi’s tweets.

Okay, let’s be real – we are all guilty of “talking” to our favourite celeb(s) on Twitter. Because unlike “fan mail”, it’s the only outlet that allows fans to have real-time communication with their said idol. But which normal person floods a celeb with all sorts of random and weird?

What started slow and “fanboy”-like soon turned desperate and creepy. And you would think that someone would stop if he still hasn’t gotten a reply after almost a thousand tweets – nope! Not Kaven. Besides, we’re pretty sure Rihanna checks her tweets.

C’mon, she couldn’t have overlooked more than 900 tweets since May 2011, right?

What’s creepier is not only his undying obsession with RiRi or his Twitter timeline but also the fact that he has..two followers. And we’re not even sure if those are real people or spam bots. No friends, freaky tweets, stalker-ish Twitterer. We’re glad he doesn’t conveniently know her address

“I Love you… I know I don’t know you but I mean the very little I know of you and your personality…”


#Travel: Gorgeous Yet Cheap Out-Of-The-Country Holiday Destinations For Malaysians

Let’s face it – with the implementation of the GST back in April this year, the rise in toll rates, and the weakening Ringgit, not all of us can afford a nice holiday to a beautiful destination. And there are only so many times that we can go to Langkawi, Tioman, Cameron Highlands, Pangkor, Malacca, etc. in a year.

Believe it or not, there are still some places left in the world that has gorgeous sprawling sceneries and bustling cities that Malaysians can afford to visit. Yes, this is despite our weakening currency. It’s only a matter of whether you have time to get away or not ;)

So, if you do, feast your eyes on these gorgeous but cheap destinations overseas and perhaps plan your next budget but fulfilling holiday:

Aside from cheap food and a rich history, Vietnam is famous for one other thing – Ha Long Bay in Hanoi. “Ha Long” means “Bay of Descending Dragons”, a bay is famous for its scenic ocean karst topography and is often included in lists of natural wonders of the world. The magical Ha Long Bay archipelago, a unique UNESCO World Heritage Site, is made up of 1,969 islands, both settled and uninhabited. It’s a popular place for tourists and it is good to know that large parts of Ha Long Bay are officially protected from development.

Kaohsiung is a massive port city in southern Taiwan. It’s home to many skyscrapers, such as the 248m-tall Tuntex Sky Tower, and is known for its diversity of parks. Its focal point is the Love River, with walking paths and cafes along its banks, and cruise boats navigating its waters. Shopping options range from high-end malls to the Liuhe and Ruifeng night markets.

Goa is a state in western India with coastlines stretching along the Arabian Sea. Its long history as a Portuguese colony prior to 1961 is evident in its preserved 16th-century churches and the area’s tropical spice plantations. Goa is also known for its beaches, ranging from popular stretches at Baga and Palolem to laid-back fishing villages such as Agonda. In recent years, it has also become home to Asia’s largest 3-day electronic dance music festival, Sunburn Festival.

The resort town of Siem Reap, in northwestern Cambodia, is gateway to the ruins of Angkor, the seat of the Khmer kingdom from the 9th-15th centuries. Angkor’s vast complex of intricate stone buildings includes preserved Angkor Wat, the main temple, which is pictured on Cambodia’s flag. Giant, mysterious faces are carved into the Bayon temple at Angkor Thom.

Of course, we can’t escape Bali, try as we may. Bali is an Indonesian island known for its forested volcanic mountains, iconic rice paddies, beaches and coral reefs. The island is home to religious sites such as cliffside Uluwatu Temple. To the south, the beachside city of Kuta has lively bars, while Seminyak, Sanur and Nusa Dua are popular resort towns. The island is also known for its yoga and meditation retreats.

Chiang Mai is a city in mountainous northern Thailand that dates back to the 1200s. Its Old City area still retains vestiges of walls and moats from its history as a cultural and religious center. It’s also home to hundreds of elaborate temples, including 14th-century Wat Phra Singh and 15th-century Wat Chedi Luang, adorned with carved serpents.

Bagan is an ancient city located in the Mandalay Region of Burma (Myanmar). From the 9th to 13th centuries, the city was the capital of the Kingdom of Pagan, the first kingdom to unify the regions that would later constitute modern Myanmar. During the kingdom’s height between the 11th and 13th centuries, over 10,000 Buddhist temples, pagodas, and monasteries were constructed in the Bagan plains alone, of which the remains of over 2,200 temples and pagodas still survive to the present day. The Bagan Archaeological Zone is seen by many as equal in attraction to Angkor Wat in Cambodia. It almost looks too surreal, like a fairy tale land.

If you haven’t been to Busan, South Korea’s world-class port city and also second largest city, you need to go. Situated on the most south-eastern portion of the Korean peninsula, Busan is Korea’s first truly international city as it connects Asia, Europe, and North America. Busan’s most charming tourist point is its beautiful sea vistas, but shopping in this port city has also become quite popular! Lotte Department Store, Nampo-dong Street, Gukje Market, and Seomyeon market, located in the center of the city, are sought after places by tourists. More deets in our Busan travel post here.

Actually, anywhere in the Philippines is still considered quite afforable for Malaysians. But Bohol definitely got our attention the first time we saw the pictures! Bohol is a province of the Philippines in the country’s Central Visayas region, comprising Bohol Island and 70-plus smaller surrounding islands. It’s known for its coral reefs, scuba diving, diverse wildlife, and unusual land formations. On the main island, near the town of Carmen, are the iconic Chocolate Hills, some 1,200 symmetrical mounds that turn cocoa-brown in the dry season.

And now the next question is, how to get ’em good prices? For most of the places listed above, it is possible to get a good 4D3N flight + hotel package for less than RM1,000* (per person, for 2 pax) via AirAsiaGo.

More importantly, when to go? Well, there are about 8 long weekends coming up in 2016. Don’t say we didn’t share :) Go ahead, place your early bookings for a beautiful budget holiday via AirAsiaGo here!

*Prices are subject to change, so it’s best to book at least 6 months ahead to get the best deals.

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8 Ways To Celebrate CNY 2018 Like A Pro

We’ve just entered 2018 not too long ago but shopping malls as well as supermarkets are already putting up lights and lanterns to usher in the Chinese New Year.

As we approach the Year of the Dog, which symbolises faithfulness, diligence, and full of energy, the upcoming festive promises endless possibilities. The 15-day event can be an aggravation to some, due to the crowded shopping centres and busybody elders asking awkward questions.

While we can’t help you out with the latter, we can give you some useful tips in preparation for the upcoming New Year.

1. Get inspired with the CNY decorations

The preparation for the festive season usually begins a few weeks before Chinese New Year and it starts with decoration. But before that, it’s important to clean your home thoroughly to ensure the feng shui energy is clean and harmonious. The ubiquitous red coloured decor with the symbols of Happiness, Longevity, Prosperity are commonly hanged around the household to ensure a prosperous new year. Flowers such as Chrysanthemum, Lucky Bamboo, and Plum Blossoms are also highlighted in Chinese New Year home decor.

2. Make sure your shopping list is prepared with these items from your nearest supermarket

What is celebration without food? Snacks and drinks have become a staple for Chinese New Year. There are always endless munching, crunching, and snacking during visitations. We look forward to oranges/tangerines, cookies, and peanuts during get-togethers. Be sure to include the aforementioned items in your shopping list when you visit the nearest supermarket.

3. Up your #OOTD game with the latest fashion

The festive celebration wouldn’t be complete if you and your family don’t look the part. To honour the birth of a fresh start, many will opt for the auspiciousness of red and gold to win the favour of the ruling zodiac sign of the year. We wouldn’t be surprised if these fashionable outfits start selling out like hot cakes in local supermarkets soon.

4. The tradition of family reunion dinner

The Chinese New Year’s eve dinner (or the family reunion meal) is one of the most important aspects of this festive season. Several generations of family members will gather under one roof for a sumptuous reunion dinner. We know how tedious preparing these scrumptious dishes can be. Perhaps you’d like to purchase the German-Design Solaris Pro Cera Cookware (at 86% off) to ease your burden.

Red envelopes (ang pao or hong bao) are cash gifts given out to kids as well as unmarried adults as a symbol of good luck. Traditionally, ang paos are given from adults to children, and from married couples to singletons. From 1st February onwards, customers who spend a minimum of RM88 in a single receipt at Giant Malaysia will receive one packet of ang paos.

Instead of uttering the usual “Gong Xi Fatt Chai, Hong Bao Na Lai” or “Xin Nian Kuai Le (新年快乐)”, take it up a notch with these 5 phrases that will surely impress your aunts. We’ve taken the liberty to put the pinyin pronunciations and meanings here to assist you:

The traditional dragon and lion dance have become an integral part of Chinese custom. Not only is it entertaining, but it also carries a symbol of good fortune. Usually performed outdoors and accompanied by drums and cymbals, dragon dances are performed by a team of dancers while lion dances are normally just a duo. For approximately 1 month, you can watch lion dance performances at selected Giant outlets in Malaysia.

Yes we know, sometimes last minute shopping is inevitable. But fret not shoppers, local supermarket such as Giant will be extending their business hours. While most outlets are usually closed by 10pm – 11pm, Giant will be extending their opening hours for an additional 1 hour during the CNY season for you to get all that shopping done!

9. Enjoy festive promos and exciting contests

The best part of this experience? The closer to New Year’s Day, the better the discounts get! Plus, there are a ton of gift vouchers to be won. Stand a chance to win Giant vouchers worth RM1000 when you spend RM88 in a single receipt. You can also enjoy the free wrapping service when you personalise your hamper in Giant. Sounds like a win-win, no?

Happy shopping and have a blessed Chinese New Year from all of us at Hype Malaysia ;)

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Baby Thanos Revealed In Avengers: Endgame Concept Art Book

The “Avengers” series had a historic run in cinema. Becoming one of, if not the biggest movie franchise of all time. The biggest among them are “Avengers: Endgame” and “Avengers: Infinity Wars”, which featured the Mad Titan, Thanos.

The “Marvel’s Avengers: Endgame – The Art of the Movie”, which is an art book for the movie, recently debuted. It contains a picture of the future villain in baby form, telling us what could have been.

The early days of the Purple Giant is certainly one that interest many. Especially since the reveal of the concept art for the “Eternals” shows the young titan. The character’s childhood certainly brought along a lot of interest from Marvel Executive Vice President, Victoria Alonso.

“To be honest with you I’ve always been interested in Thanos’ childhood,” Alonso said in a Reddit AMA (Ask Me Anything) earlier this year. “Although I don’t know if we will see it in one of our movies, I think it’s important to know how he became who he was.”

If you’re interested in the book that we mentioned then check out the video posted on Toys Encyclopedia Thailand channel below:

The next Marvel film set to release is “Black Widow” on 30th April 2020. Followed by “The Eternals” on 5th November 2020, which might feature the purple giant in some way. So here’s to hoping that Marvel execs will change their mind and explore Thanos’ past.

Source: Comic Book. Featured Image: Sideshow Collectibles.


6 Cash Rebates & Discount Deals To Spend Less While Fuelling Up!

During these tough periods, everyone should keep track of their expenses and grab any deals available to save money.

If you commute to work using your car or fuel up frequently, we can help you cut down some cost. The next time you need to refuel for your trip, here are 6 promotions you should keep in mind:

1. Petronas RM50 Cash eVouchers via Lazada 11.11 Flash Sale

2. Petron RM50 Cash eVouchers via Lazada 11.11 Flash Sale (Klang Valley Only)

3. Setel App for Petronas Fuel Stations (Up To RM305 Cash Rebate)

4. GrabPay RM5 Voucher for Petron Fuel Stations

5. Boost RM6 Cashback for Petron Wallet by shopping at Watsons Malaysia

6. Boost RM5 Cashback for BHP Petrol Wallet.


Justice For Your Local Friendly Bookstore?

On the 23rd May 2012, the Borders bookstore at The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City was raided by JAWI (Jabatan Agama Wilayah Persekutuan, a unit of the Prime Minister’s Department), siezing books by Canadian author Irshad Manji entitled, “Allah, Liberty, and Love“. Borders’ store manager, Nik Raina, who has no control whatsoever over the selection of  books in the outlet, was accused by JAWI of contravening the “Hukum Syarak” (Islamic Law) by the distribution of or selling of the books.

If convicted, she may face a fine of RM3,000 or a maximum of two years’ jail – or both.

Then came the investigation on the 30th May 2012, where Nik Raina, her two other colleagues, and a Borders’ appointed lawyer were treated roughly by JAWI personnel and were issued a “Waran Tangkap“. The victims involved were only cooperating with the authorities as instructed and yet, Nik Raina was denied legal representation.

Now, let’s look at this from a bird’s eye view.

Was there any way for Borders, a non-Muslim entity to know that the books were illegal by Islam Law? As a matter of fact, was there any way for Borders to predict that the books were objectionable by JAWI when the Irshad Manji books were only banned by KDN (Kementerian Dalam Negeri) after the Gardens Mall outlet raid? Is it or is it not an outright violation of some sort for JAWI to seize the books without prior fatwa or notification to Borders?

(As point of writing, we learnt that the Borders store manager Nik Raina has already been charged by JAWI in the Kuala Lumpur Syariah Court.)

Do employees or companies not possess any constitutional and legal rights anymore? No say, no voice, and above all, no fight? Leave us your thoughts or head over to Borders Malaysia’s Facebook page to show your support for your local friendly bookstore.

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#AvengersAgeOfUltron: Tom Hiddleston Explains Loki’s Absence From The Movie

We are not usually the ones who’d play the blame game, but if you were wondering why Tom Hiddleston‘s Loki did not appear in Marvel‘s “Avengers: Age of Ultron”, blame it on the audiences from the test screenings.

For some, it didn’t really matter if Loki would appear in that film because there’s already another big bad villain aka Ultron for the Avengers team to fight against.

However, Loki of Asgard is a man burdened with glorious purpose. Not only is he the main antagonist of the first “Avengers” film, he is the integral part of the sequel as his scepter fueled much of the action in it.

Ultimately, his scepter is exactly the reason why he couldn’t appear in “Avengers: Age of Ultron” because according to Hiddleston, the test screening audiences thought that Loki was once again the big baddie, using his scepter to control Ultron.

During an interview with Digital Spy, the actor said:

I was part of the dream sequence for the character of Thor, and I shot for a day, enjoyed it very much.

However, he then received an email from director Joss Whedon, who was told by Marvel President Kevin Feige that audiences from the test screening had over-emphasised Loki’s role.

So they thought that because I was in it I was controlling Ultron, and that it was imbalancing people’s expectations. So Joss and Kevin were like “Let’s cut it because it’s confusing people.”

Back in May, Whedon also explained to MTV that the dream sequence wasn’t featured in the film because the studio “didn’t want it to feel overstuffed”.

I REALLY WANTED TO HAVE LOKI IN IT, BUT I UNDERSTOOD THE DECISION THAT THERE WERE NOW TOO MANY VOICES IN THE CHORUS.

“At some point the embarrassment of riches is actually embarrassing,” he added.

We know, we know. It’s kind of frustrating that they had to cut away the whole dream sequence, but we sort of know how it’ll play out, especially since Loki was already posing as Odin in Asgard.

Besides, we will see more of Loki in “Thor: Ragnarok”.

“Avengers: Age of Ultron” is now available on Blu-ray. You can also order your own copy here.


Providence KL Presents I AM SAM

We come bearing good news as the weekend is only two sleeps away. If you’ve not made plans for your Friday night of partying or if you’re looking for something fun to do then this is perfect for you. This Friday, Providence KL presents I AM Sam!

For Sydney refined Sam Georges, electronic music has cascaded for years through his blood stream causing a progressive, big room and electro house shake up across dance floors and airwaves universally. From a residency at international nightclub brand Marquee (Sydney), to collaborations with Men At Work on chart smashing tunes residing in DJ’s playlists globally, to festival bills nationally- music devotees know exactly who Sam is.

The last decade and beyond has proven an epic emprise for Sam, bringing to the surface a radiating talent that can only be shared musically while also claiming 2013’s Music Oz Independent Artist Of The Year as well as 2012’s Music Oz Independent DJ of The Year. Taking inspiration from Axwell, Nicky Romero, Hardwell and local champion Tommy Trash, the tunes to leave the studio are evident of a burning desire to share a beat without exception.

High in demand, I Am Sam is now making his way to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this November 21st (Friday). Set to take over Providence KL, this marks his debut here in Kuala Lumpur.

Cover Charge (inclusive of 1 drink): RM 50 Ladies / RM 70 Men

Table reservations: Email popbottles@providencekl.my or call (Mark) +6010 252 7678 / (Wee Lee) +6016 444 5781

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#FullHouse: A Remake In The Works?

Oh gosh this is going to be the biggest TV news yet!

As broadcast networks are ramping up their efforts at cracking the multi-camera comedy format this season, the efforts may include trips to the format’s golden years. CBS and CBS TV Studios are doing it with a reboot of The Odd Couple, now Warner Bros. TV is exploring a new take on the 1980s ABC family sitcom “Full House”, produced by the studio’s predecessor, Lorimar TV.

See, the thing is, the cast has remained tight-knit since Full House was canceled in 1995, and some of the actors have let it slip in the past that they’d like to see Full House return. Furthermore, The family sitcom, which aired on ABC from 1987 to 1995, is still a ratings juggernaut via repeats on Nick at Nite.

John Stamos (Joey) addressed the possibility for a Full House redo on Andy Cohen’s Bravo talk show, “Watch What Happens Live”, saying, “We’re sort of working on a twist on a sequel, but we don’t know if it’s going to happen yet or not.”

As reported by TV Guide, Full House creator Jeff Franklin is writing the followup, which is in early stages of development and not set up at a network. The original series star John Stamos is getting a producer credit because of his producing role on the ABC sitcom, but his involvement beyond that is unclear, with him starring again as Uncle Jess seeming unlikely.

Rumour has it that former cast members Candace Cameron Bure (D.J.), Jodie Sweetin (Stephanie) and Andrea Barber (Kimmy) are on board, while Bob Saget (Danny) and Dave Coulier (Joey) are also involved in some way. Nothing has been said about Mary-Kate or Ashley Olsen as of yet. And as for Lori Loughin, who played Rebecca aka Aunt Becky aka Joey’s wife, she told Perez Hilton exclusively that she hasn’t been contacted for the remake:

We really hope it’s true, that there’ll be a Full House remake! Let’s wait and see if there will be future announcements regarding this.


Free Entry To Lost World Of Tambun On 19th February!

The Perak State Government has officially announced that Sunway Lost World Of Tambun will be the official venue for a state-level Chinese New Year open house, which will be opened to the public.

A post shared by Lost World Of Tambun (@sunwaylostworldoftambun)

The open house will take place on Tuesday, 19th February 2019 from 2pm until 5pm. Meanwhile, food distribution to the public will start from 2pm to 4pm only.

The event will be attended by Menteri Besar of Perak Dato’ Seri Ahmad Faizal bin Azumu, Deputy Yang di-Pertuan Agong of Malaysia Sultan Nazrin Muizzuddin Shah, and his queen Tuanku Zara Salim.

A lion dance performance is expected to take place at the event and visitors are welcomed to enjoy some of the fun attractions offered at the water park and theme park, as well as the petting zoo.

Last year, Perak state-level Hari Raya open house was held at the Movie Animation Park Studios (MAPS). More than 50,000 visitors from near and far attended the event.


#Malaysia: Government To Legalise Motorcycle Street Racing In KL?

In a bid to curb the illegal motorcycle racing, Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor said that the government is looking at allowing legal street races.

However, he added that Putrajaya is not promoting illegal racing but trying to counter the problem it by encouraging alternative methods.

MMO quoted Tengku Adnan as saying that a large number of Malaysians turned to unsanctioned racing because it offered economical thrills. “I don’t want to call them Mat Rempit but Mat Moto. We will control the situation because we realise that this is an entertainment for them. They have no other way to entertain themselves because of the high costs,” he told reporters.

He also said that the government previously organised races in enclosed tracks but the public response was not favourable, which was why many returned to racing illegally in the streets.

Moving forward, the government will consider closing city roads once a week and set that aside for motorcycle racing. Tengku Adnan explained, “Probably in one week, one or two days, we will give it like the car-free day but only for Mat Moto to race at night. We don’t want illegal racing but we want them to race in a specific place. If they want to race, it’s okay but we give them a place where we can control with safety barriers and all.”

Tengku Adnan added that he has discussed the proposal with Kuala Lumpur mayor Datuk Seri Mohd Amin Nordin Abd Aziz and that he would liaise with relevant parties in the government to come up with a programme.

“We will provide a suitable place and probably we will organise fiesta, we call food trucks selling food and other things to help them so that they will not have illegal racing. It’s not encouraging, but you see, we want to see what the people like,” he said.

What do you guys think though? Will organised street races in the city help curb the problem or will it work against the government’s favour?

Sources: MMO, Paul Tan, The Star Online / Featured image from Wikipedia.

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AirAsia’s November Lowest Sale Promotion Starts From RM45 Onwards

Are you in the midst of making last minute holiday plans? Then you’ve come to the right place.

Following AirAsia’s Year-End Sale last month, the budget carrier is currently offering wanderlusters an excuse to travel thanks to its November Lowest Sale promotion. Psst, you can even book flight tickets for next year’s Chinese New Year.

The November Lowest Sale promo is valid now (Monday, 30th October) till this coming Sunday (5th November). In addition, it’s also for immediate travels from now up to 30th April 2018. The low-fare deals that are below RM50 include destinations from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, Alor Setar, Johor Bahru, Langkawi, and Kuala Terengganu.

Aside from the aforementioned, the low cost airline also offers promo flights to Australia, South Korea, China, India, and many other destinations. Mark your calendars cause AirAsia’s promo seats for next year are already starting to sell out like hot cakes!

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


Top 10 Valentine’s Day Google Searches

Here’s what lovers in Malaysia are searching for this Valentine’s Day. We present to you Malaysia’s Top 10 Trending Searches related to Valentine’s Day!

For both breaking news and obscure information, people around the world search for information on Google. What follows is a summary of Google Zeitgeist results for the top gainers on www.google.com.my when comparing search queries that have risen by the largest percentage for this month related to Valentine’s Day.

Meanwhile, here are the 10 less conventional or “quirkier” searches by Malaysians related to the celebration:

* These are separate but related search items, so we grouped them into one line.

Um, good to know that people are Googling “valentine sms” and “kenapa valentine haram”.


Watch the 90th Academy Awards Nominations Live Here

The 90th Academy Awards will take place at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood on the 5th of March 2018 at 9 am (Malaysian time). HBO is once again the home of the Oscars (#HBOAsiaOscars2018) in Asia this year. Subscribers across Asia can enjoy the ultimate Oscars experience across multiple screens on TV and connected mobile devices on HBO Asia’s network of channels and online platforms.

You can watch various Oscars related programmes on HBO (Astro Ch 411/431) as well as catch live and exclusive updates and interviews from the Oscars, direct from Hollywood, on HBO Asia’s Oscars microsite and social media platforms – Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.


Dua Lipa Returning To Kuala Lumpur In May For First Solo Tour

To quote Star2, here’s an announcement to celebrate the weekend: Satu konsert, Dua Lipa, tiga Mei.

Good news music fans, British pop starlet Dua Lipa (pronounced as “Doer Leaper”) will be returning to Kuala Lumpur to headline “The Self-Titled Tour” in May 2018. The 22-year-old singer’s first solo concert will be held at KL Live.

Since releasing her self-titled debut album last year, Dua Lipa has gone on to dominate the music charts by becoming one of Britain’s hottest rising stars. Her smash hit “New Rules” was also the first song in nearly two years by a female solo artist to top the UK charts. She is also featured in the latest “Fifty Shades Freed” soundtrack for the soulful track “High”.

If that wasn’t impressive enough, the pop star also won Best New Single at the 2017 MTV Europe Music Awards and has received 5 nominations for the 2018 Brit Awards. “Based on her last visit to Malaysia, we knew that Dua Lipa fans would love to see more and we’re so excited to be bringing her back to our shores. This is one solo show you do not want to miss,” iMe Group Brian Chow said in a statement.

Brought to you by iMe Asia, the details to Dua Lipa’s “The Self-Titled Tour” in Kuala Lumpur are as follows:

Tickets will be available at Ticket Charge starting from next Wednesday, 14th February 2018 (12pm), onwards.

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3 Reasons To Catch A Movie At Nescafe’s M-Drive In Cinema

It’s no secret that the Covid-19 pandemic has taken a toll on numerous domestic industries. From the aviation field to the entertainment scene, the outbreak has caused a drastic decline in commercial profits regionally. This in return has made it difficult for many to make ends meet. Thankfully, four companies have come to the rescue!

Enter Nescafe’s M-Drive In Cinema. A collaborative effort between 2Spicy Entertainment and MD Events, the Nescafe’s M-Drive in Cinema aims to provide movie-goers with a new cinematic experience. The project, supported by Nescafe and Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC), is a joint initiative to revive the country’s economy.

In conjunction with the launch, here are 3 reasons to quickly catch a movie at the drive-in!

Ever wanted to try watching a movie in a drive-in cinema like your favourite Hollywood movie characters?

Well, this is your chance! Dubbed as one of Malaysia’s first EVER drive-in cinema, local movie-goers can finally enjoy a new cinematic experience. Located in the heart of KL, viewers will be entertained at the comfort of their cars while enjoying the cold breeze and the beautiful sight of the capital city.

Did we mention the Insta-worthy photos? Yup, thanks to the strategic venue, you can get the perfect picture for your Instagram in no time!

Although it was created to boost the economy, the drive-in cinema will only be operated for three months. Throughout the following months, movie lovers can get to enjoy Hollywood classics like “Titanic” and regional masterpieces like “Jangan Pandang Belakang”.

However, if you feel like watching an action-packed film, you’re in luck! This is because Nescafe’s M-Drive In Cinema was among the 77 cinemas to premiere the latest Hollywood action film’s “Legacy Of Lies.” As for the sessions, there are only two screening sessions per day at 6pm and 9pm.

Tickets are priced at RM 99 for the standard package, whereas the VIP package is sold at the price of RM 159.

Nothing is more important than safety in this current pandemic.

No one understands this more than the event’s sponsors. In fact, the drive in-cinema is designed to only accommodate 50 cars per session. In addition, two visitors are only allowed per car and are required to get their temperatures checked before entry.

To further ensure safety, a cashless online system is created to minimise contact. Upon request, moviegoers will get their orders directly delivered to them. Despite the strict regulations, customers can look forward to receiving first-class treatment as their comfortability are prioritised.

For instance, you can wear whatever you want. Your favourite Pajamas? Your favourite comfy long t-shirts? You name it. (As long as it is appropriate!) But that’s not the best part!

Every driver is given a personal speaker and a portable rechargeable fan. Do you know what this means? This means you get to determine how loud or soft the volume gets to be. This will come in handy when you are watching horror flicks like “Annabelle”. Furthermore, a crew of staff is available to assist you during your visit.

As for portable fans, it serves to reduce the emissions of carbon dioxide. Therefore, attendees are encouraged to turn off their engines for the duration of the movie, as a symbol of commitment to the planet.

So, what are you waiting for? Purchase a movie ticket here now before it runs out!

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#PervertAlert: Pervert In Toilet Uses Phone To Film Shopper In 1Shamelin Shopping Mall

Peeps, take heed of your surroundings no matter where you are.

A Facebook user by the name of Coco Yee shared her horrible experience in 1Shamelin Shopping Centre yesterday (Sunday, 3rd July), in which her modesty was almost outraged. According to Yee, a pervert tried to record a video of her while she was in the washroom. Fortunately for Yee, she was still fully dressed.

In her Facebook post, which has been shared by 3,462 people as of time of writing, she related her ordeal:

“I wanted to go to the washroom but the lavatory was too dirty, hence I cleaned it, after I finished, I noticed that (someone was) using a phone to record my actions! I shouted and the man withdrew his hand! I ran out in shock and also to seek help. Because it was too quiet, nobody heard my cries of help. Fortunately, there was someone in a nearby shop and I asked for their help. When the security guards came, I found out that the 3rd door was locked. 2 guards took a few photos and as expected, there was someone inside! After they shouted for him to come out, he finally did. When the pervert noticed that I was recording him, he still had the guts to stare at me! They took him to the security office and I believe that they will handle the matter. A warning to all fellow females, no matter which shopping mall you visit, please wash the lavatory. Also, remember to look around to make sure that no one is secretly recording you! Thank heavens, I was still fully dressed! Because I wore a dress today! This incident gave me a scare.”

As 1Shamelin is a fairly deserted mall, it’s no wonder that such an incident happened. The mall opened in recent years, but has seen a decrease in tenants as they experience a drop in visitors.

Kudos to the mall’s security team for their swift actions! We’re also glad that Yee escaped unscathed and sincerely hope that shopping malls would increase security so that history wouldn’t repeat itself.


Hype’s Now Playing: Ariana Grande & John Legend – Beauty And The Beast

Need a little help to cope with your Monday blues? How about a dose of Disney magic?

Cue the fireworks cause it’s time for the world premiere of Ariana Grande and John Legend’s “Beauty and the Beast” music video. The visual for the iconic theme song gives us an in-depth peek at Disney’s live-action remake.

Shot by Dave Meyers, the clip takes us inside the Beast’s castle. Grande looks like a Disney princess in an elaborate rose red gown with her hair worn down. Legend, on the other hand, looks regal in his black and gold princely outfit.

The scene starts off with Grande gazing into an enchanted mirror (perhaps searching for Legend). By taking on the living embodiment of the film’s significant flower, the 23-year-old songbird finds herself being surrounded by dancing petals that make up an enchanted rose.

The singers’ beautiful performance takes place right in the middle of the movie’s extravagant ballroom where Belle and the Beast are dancing the night away in their iconic dance sequence. The sparkly CGI-created fireworks also provides a nice touch to the romantic song.

“Stepping into the shoes of an Oscar-and Grammy Award-winning classic is not small potatoes. But with today’s 2 greatest singers – John Legend and Ariana Grande – we are bringing the song back with a new school/old school fresh treatment that shows the soulfulness and power of what a great melody and lyric can inspire,” said producer Ron Fair.

Bless your ears with the new music video below:

“Beauty and the Beast” will hit cinemas on 16th March 2017.


5 Theories About The New Characters In “Frozen 2” Trailer

Disney has dropped the new trailer for “Frozen 2” and fans literally can’t “let it go”!

The highly-anticipated teaser has left fans abuzz with plenty of questions about the plot, and especially on the 2 new mysterious characters.

Here are some wild but legit fan theories on who they are.

UMMMMMMM! Is just me thinking this or could this me Elsa and Anna's parents and the origin of how she got her powers? I mean the dad was blonde and the mum was brunette! Just a theory but I mean hello?

— Britney (@Britney76769791) February 14, 2019

In the beginning of the trailer, we see Elsa battling high tide waves in the middle of the ocean, so it could be that it is the same site where her parents died. Some fans have theorised that the 2 kids seen in the trailer could be Elsa and Anna’s parents as children. So, the siblings either travel to the past to uncover the origin of Elsa’s power or it is a flashback of how their parents met.

We don’t really know how much time has passed since “Frozen”, so some fans have speculated that the 2 characters are actually Anna and Kristoff’s children due to their resemblance. Fans are even more convinced when Kristen Bell, the voice actress of Anna – teased one of the tweets.

STOP SAYING SHE'S ELSA'S GIRLFRIEND SHE LOOKS LIKE 13 YEARS OLD GUYS this is wrooong #GiveElsaAGirlfriend pic.twitter.com/3WJERiLaX6

Since the release of “Frozen” in 2013, many fans have been speculating that Elsa is either gay or bisexual with the hashtag #GiveElsaAGirlfriend going viral on many social media platforms. So with the appearance of the mysterious girl in the trailer, many people are wondering if she could be Elsa’s girlfriend. However, some has noted that the girl seems a little too young to be Elsa’s love interest.

Anna and Elsa’s sister… because the parent are still alive! pic.twitter.com/mtDJomybgB

— Eli Estrada (@VintageBehavior) February 13, 2019

Another possible theory is that the new mysterious girl could be Anna and Elsa’s long lost sister, and like Elsa, she has powers too! Some fans even believed that Anna and Elsa’s parents may not have died yet, but that couldn’t be true since the producers have already confirmed their death previously. So it could be that the parents had a third child before they died.

If you look hard enough, this teaser poster will reveal quite a few surprises (like how pretty a snowflake is up close). #Frozen2 #November pic.twitter.com/b6WYL368zL

People may have been thinking too far ahead with the mysterious girl as she could be just another power user, probably the Autumn Queen, since Elsa is the Ice Queen, and the plot may have something to do with the 4 seasons. Olaf’s voice actor Josh Gad hinted that the poster which features a snowflake revealed 4 different symbols. The same symbols appeared in the trailer in a scene where Anna is on a balcony. Fans are convinced that the symbols stand for winter, spring, summer, and autumn.

So what do you think of these fan theories? Which one of them do you like the most? Let us know!

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#Kimye: To Sue YouTube Co-Founder Over Leaked Engagement Video

Kanye West and wife, Kim Kardashian‘s lawsuit against the co-founder of YouTube over leaked footage of their marriage proposal should move forward, a California appeals court ruled on April 22 (Wednesday).

The couple have shown a likelihood that they might win their case against Chad Hurley, who uploaded the couple’s marriage proposal two years ago on his new website, MixBit, said a three-justice panel of the 2nd District Court of Appeal in Lot Angeles.

Hurley’s defence was that a confidentially agreement he signed was not binding on MixBit and that he didn’t leak confidential information about the proposal, which had been filmed for the reality show “Keeping Up With the Kardashians”.

The 11-page ruling issued on Wednesdays, says some of Hurley’s claims lack merit.

Kimye’s lawsuit says Hurley broke the confidentiality agreement by posting the 2 1/2 minute video and that he was liable for claims of fraud and unjust enrichment. Their lawyers “have shown that Hurley’s new venture, MixBit, was not doing well, he posted the video on MixBit, which provided it with significant publicity, and he did so within hours of leaving the event. A jury may reasonably infer fraudulent intent from these circumstances,” the opinion states.

Hurley’s lawyers has filled for an appeal against a ruling by a Los Angeles judge who refused to dismiss the lawsuit. His lawyer argued to the lower court that Hurley’s First Amendment and free speech rights protected the posting of the video.

Hurley’s attorney, Rodger Cole, did not immediately return a phone message seeking comment.

The couple has not stated how much compensation they are seeking from Hurley.

“By improperly advertising Mr. West’s and Mrs. Kardashian West’s intellectual property on his new website, Mr. Hurley got significant value that must be reimbursed to my clients,” the couple’s attorney, Eric George, wrote in a statement Wednesday.

West proposed to Kardashian in October 2013 at San Francisco’s AT&T Park while an orchestra played and family and invited guests watched the surprise proposal. The couple got married in May 2014 in Florence, Italy.

Will Kimye win the lawsuit? Share your thoughts with us by sounding off in the comments section.


#Cabbies: SPAD Unveils Taxi Industry Transformation Plan; Lowers Meter Fares

The Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has unveiled its Taxi Industry Transformation Programme (TITP), a Cabinet-approved plan to uplift the existing taxi industry and help regulate ride-hailing services such as Grab and Uber.

The programme is said to “resolve long-standing structural issues besetting the taxi industry” in order to create a fair playing field that benefits drivers, operators, and passengers.

The 4 key principles of the TITP are as follows:

For starters, ride-hailing services will be regulated as an intermediary service under the Akta Pengangkutan Awam Darat 2010 (APAD) and drivers will be issued a Drivers’ Card issued once passed by Parliament.

It was reported that starting 1st September, SPAD will issue individual taxi licenses under the metered taxi class and hired cars. Qualified cabbies exiting the rental (pajak) model will receive a cash grant up to RM5,000 to buy new cars. To further benefit taxi drivers, SPAD will also liberalise vehicle model choices to enable cabbies to afford more competitively-priced cars.

The new TEKS1M fares will have a minimum charge of RM3, plus surcharges of 25 sen/200 m and 25 sen/36 seconds instead of the existing rates of RM4, 30 sen/200 m and 30 sen/36 seconds respectively. Besides that, the existing zonal fare will be replaced by a distance based calculation for cabs picking up fares at airports and terminals.

What do you think of SPAD’s new plan? Let us know your thoughts in the comments below!

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Tom Felton Makes Out With Taylor Swift’s Brother, Austin Swift

Hold on, is there something going on between Tom Felton and Austin Swift?

Taylor Swift’s younger brother made headlines when pictures of him kissing the “Harry Potter” star started trending on social media.

Turns out, they were movie stills taken from Tom’s upcoming dark comedy drama titled “Braking for Whales”. The 32-year-old Brit plays Brandon Walker, a gay man struggling with his inner demons and coming to terms with his own sexuality.

In the film Brandon Walker and his sister Star Walker (portrayed by Tammin Sursok) embark on a journey to dispose their mother’s ashes inside a body of a whale. Yep, that was their mother’s dying wish. Austin, plays Brandon’s love interest.

Check out some of the Twitter reactions below:

Tom Felton & Austin Swift in the new movie: “Braking for Whales”.

Asdfghjkl I’m freaking out right now!! pic.twitter.com/LYJEBE8L9g

austin swift making out with tom felton aka draco malfoy ????? man i ALWAYS knew taylor was a slytherin pic.twitter.com/KaDC53yskj

austin swift going viral for a gay makeout scene with tom felton in a movie on ME!’s anniversary somehow more accurately sums up the Lover era than any words could


We Finally Have Ticketing Details For Sam Smith’s Singapore Concert!

We all know that Sam Smith will be dropping by Singapore for his “The Thrill Of It All” 2018 concert, but we’ve been waiting for ticketing details to be released.

Wait no more because Midas Promotions has just dropped the info.

In late February, the 25-year-old British singer took to his social media accounts to announce his Asia tour dates. He revealed that he’ll be visiting Singapore, the Philippines, South Korea, Japan, and Thailand.

Notice anything missing? Yup, Malaysia’s not on the list.

So if you really, really love Sam Smith, Singapore would be the place to go.

However, tickets aren’t exactly cheap. They start from SGD128 (approximately RM380) and can go up to SGD348 (approximately RM1030).

Tickets will officially go on sale on 3rd May at 10am, although several pre-sales are available for Centurion and American Express customers.

For more info, visit Midas Promotions’ Facebook page or website.

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Super Junior’s “Super Show 5” In Malaysia

Well, well, well. Just when we thought that we’ve probably fallen out of Super Junior’s “Super Show 5” World Tour grid, we stand corrected. While we were snooping around the Wikipedia page earlier this morning, we noticed a new entry that indicted that the K-Pop super idol boy group might just be headed our way as part of their world tour.

Super Junior’s “Super Show 5” World Tour is a live concert tour of the South Korean super group that has been held annually since 2008. This installment commemorates their sixth studio album, “Sexy, Free, & Single” – most of you might’ve already heard the single off the album:

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The first of the “Super Show 5” concerts kicked off in their home ground, Seoul. On 23rd and 24th March. After which, the boys will venture “out into the world” for the other tour stops which include China, Japan, South America, and Europe. On 21st April, Super Junior will travel to Brazil, the first stop of their four-country tour in South America – but as far as we know, the tickets for that have been completely sold out!

And because of the rate at which the tickets sold, SM Entertainment has taken precautions for their highly anticipated arrival. They are reportedly working with the Sao Paulo airport in Brazil to provide 10 times the regular amount of safety guards to make sure no one gets hurt on the day the boys arrive.

Also, due to an overwhelming amount of requests, the concert venue has lifted the ban on glowsticks for the first time since its opening in 1999. Impressive, no?

All that aside and back to business, here’s what we discovered earlier today:

Yup! It seems like the Super Junior boys will be headed our way after all! First things first, no other details about their stop in Malaysia have been announced as of yet so we’re not sure if this is done deal and confirmed. But we’re keeping our fingers crossed because who wouldn’t want to see ’em hot idols live anyway, right?

Super Junior’s “Super Show 5” in Malaysia will happen on 5th October 2013 (Saturday) at Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur. Yay!

As of now, there has been no further details on the Malaysian leg of their tour e.g. ticketing, seating/standing plan. Hang in there, peeps! We’ll update this post with more information as soon as we know!

For more information, visit Super Junior’s Facebook page.


#Deadpool2: Japanese Actress Shioli Kutsuna To Play Key Role In Sequel

Popular Japanese actress Shioli Kutsuna (忽那 汐里) will be starring in the highly-anticipated “Deadpool 2”!

While the studio has yet to reveal her character, it was said that she’ll be playing a key role.

Best known for her role as “Ran Mori” in “Shinichi Kudo’s Written Challenge”, 24-year-old Kutsuna had her first major starring role in Japanese drama series “7 Mannin Tantei Nitobe” (70 000 People Detective Nitobe) in 2009. Her recent projects include the indie film “Oh Lucy!” with Josh Hartnett, which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival.

Besides that, she co-stars with “Suicide Squad” actor Jared Leto in Martin Pieter Zandvliet’s thriller “The Outsider”. The upcoming film follows a U.S. army deserter (played by Jared Leto) who joins the Yakuza while living in post-world War II Japan.

“Deadpool” (2016) was very well-received and it grossed USD783 million worldwide. The sequel, which is slated for release on 1st June, will be directed by David Leitch with a screenplay written by writers Rhett Reese and Paul Wernick.

Ryan Reynolds will be reprising his role as the Merc with the Mouth while Josh Brolin plays Cable. “Deadpool 2” will also star Zazie Beetz as Domino, Morena Baccarin as Deadpool’s love interest Vanessa, Leslie Uggams as Blind Al, Stefan Kapacic as Colossus, and Brianna Hildebrand as Negasonic Teenage Warhead.

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Hype Picks: Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week (21st March – 27th March)

With all these activities happening every week, we hope you’ve been keeping yourselves busy with some if not all the things we’ve suggested. March is coming to an end so let’s make the best of it.

For this week’s Hype Picks, we’re bringing you more delicious food to try, cool live shows to enjoy and a lot of exciting events coming up that you definitely don’t want to miss out on. Let’s dive in to what we have in store for you this week:

Time: 5:30pm – 12am (Tuesday – Friday), 3pm – 5pm, 6.30pm (Satuday – Sunday)

Location: Level 38, Menara SuezCap 1, KL Gateway, Jalan Kerinchi, Bangsar South, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.

The establishment features a main dining area, cocktail bar, wine cellar, and private dining room on the 38th floor of Menara SUEZCAP, while the rooftop garden features a cocktail bar and seating with a spectacular view of the city’s skyline.

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Location: EkoCherasMall, Sunway Putra Mall, SS2 Petaling Jaya, TTDI Damansara

Sarawakians for “My Shop”, Kedey Kamek is a restaurant that serves some of the most amazing and authentic Sarawakian dishes that almost feels like you’re in that beautiful city.

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Time: 1pm-10pm (Tuesday – Friday), 11am – 10pm (Satuday – Sunday)

Location: 129, Jalan 20/7, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

Love everything macha? Be sure to check out Chabashira Tea Roastery, the very first Japanese Green Tea Roasters in Malaysia where they specialised in creating their very own blend of tea.

Location: The Alley outlets (excluding Genting Highland outlets)

Head over to any outlet of The Alley for a taste of their latest sweet treat! This time, they’ve gotten creative with a combination of taro and milk tea to bring happiness to everyone. If you can’t make it to an outlet, no worries! You can get it delivered to you instead.

Even 100 years after its premiere, Saint Saëns’ Carnival of the Animals captivates with an unexpected parade of musical creatures. Joe Hisaishi’s “My Neighbor Totoro” captures a forest full of playful spirits and furry friends. Conducted by Naohisa Furusawa and narrated by Gerard Salonga.

Remember Rina-Fest? The one that got postponed 2 years ago because of Covid-19? Good news cause they’re coming back! Joining the lineup this time are Deltarhythm, Mystical Mirage, BRIGHTBURN, and Amelia Khor!

Location: Dato Pilus Hall, Cempaka Damansara

CPAC presents the Final Chapter of Sherlock Holmes in its comedic play series. Come see the quirky, wacky and funny spectacle, that is, “Sherlock Holmes in Finding Sherlock”.

Calling all Pokemon lovers! Now is your chance to meet Pikachu face-to-face and maybe learn a thing or two about the trading card games! Also don’t miss out on the demo of the Pokemon Legends: Arceus game!

2. LA PETITE ROBE ❀Mini Event @ Stickeriffic 2022❀

Location: Stickerrific in Jaya One Petaling Jaya

La Petite Robe is collaborating with Stickerrific to host an adorable pop up booth that’s coming to you this Sunday. They’ll be selling Lolita accessories made by local artists as well as preloved Lolita items! There will also be a photo booth and lucky draw!

Location: 177, Jalan Tun H S Lee, City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur

You are invited to explore the mythical, exotic and mad caudex plants. There will be more than 50 different species of plants & collaboration with local artist on pots, & sculpture.

This one’s for the foodies! As many as 300 food vendors & 50 celebrities will meet you there later as well as a variety of exciting activities will also be presented to the visitors present!

Location: Setia City Convention Centre, Shah Alam
Animal lovers, the City comes alive! Bring your adorable little or big pets and be apart of Malaysia’s Largest Indoor & Outdoor Pet Expo!<>

Introducing….. FootGolf!!! ⛳⚽ One of the latest and coolest sport in Malaysia pic.twitter.com/qyfcEUBpOw

— FootGolf Malaysia (@footgolfmy) May 12, 2020

You heard of football, you heard of golf but have you ever heard of ‘FootGolf’? Introducing the new sport that you can try and play at Bukit Jelutong. Played like golf but by kicking a football into a larger cup, negotiating obstacles along the way.

FILORGA has added a new anti-dark spot face cream to the SKIN-UNIFY range for women who dream of restoring a perfect complexion. In conjunction with Lazada’s 10th Birthday, FILORGA will be offering exclusive deals and flash sales from 20th March – 27th March.

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5 Creepy Facts About The Real Pennywise From “Conversation With A Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes”

Nobody likes clowns. Whether it’s the Joker or Pennywise, our fear and distrust of clowns is one that has been solidifed in our cultural imagination. In spite of their bright colours and big smiles, there’s just something off about them. Something that tells us that danger is near in spite of the fact that they seem fun and harmless. It certainly doesn’t help that they spend all day hanging around kids as part of their profession.

That being said, the idea of a murderous clown stalking little kids in the dark is just a spooky urban legend, right? Not for the young boys that felt prey to the sick, perverted John Wayne Gacy aka The Killer Clown. He spent years stalking, violating and murdering young children. All with a wide, painted smile on his face.

Sometimes, reality can be a far stranger and far more frightening than fiction. Follow us down the dark rabbit hole as we uncover some highly disturbing facts about the infamous Killer Clown from Netflix’s “Conversation With A Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes”.

So here’s a word of advice: if a strange older man tells you to follow him down into his basement to hang out, don’t. Before Gacy began his murderous killing spree in the 1970s, he was already up to sodomy and sexual assault in 1967. He would lure boys down to his basement with the promise of pornographic films and a good time. Then he’d ply them full of drinks till they were drunk and disorientated. From there, that’s when he would start toying with them. One 15 year-old boy named Steve Nemmers remembered staying over at Gacy’s home one night. They were playing pool when suddenly Gacy made a rather shocking suggestion.

He told the young teen that they’d play a game of pool where the loser will have to commit a sexual act on the winner. Gacy laughed it off and told him it was a joke before showing Nemmers a pornographic film. During the film, Gacy had a put a gun to Nemmers head telling him to take his pants off. Needless to say, Gacy was one sick individual. What makes this even creepier is that he’d have pictures of clowns in almost every room in his house. All smiling and watching whatever sick game Gacy was playing. Perhaps they were his inspiration for the greater depravities down the line.

In spite of his stint in prison for sodomy and rape, Gacy managed to find a new life for himself in Chicago. He reinvented himself as a loving family man, marrying a widow and adopting her two little girls as his own. For half a decade, he built up a reputation as a man of the community. He became a precinct captain for the Democratic political party and was in charge of hosting parades. At some point, he even got a chance to meet Rosalynn Carter, the wife of President Jimmy Carter. Seriously, what is it with pedophiles meeting famous political figures! First Jimmy Savile and Margaret Thatcher and now this.

He also volunteered to entertain the crowd as Pogo the Clown. He would make people laugh and bring a smile to their faces but there was a darker side to things. He once told a police officer how he loved being clown because he could sit on a woman’s lap and talk to her. He’d go so far as to grope them and they’d never bate an eye because he was a clown. He ended that conversation with the line: “Clowns could get away with anything. Clowns could get away with murder.”

Not exactly the best thing to tell a cop…

When 15-year old Robert Piest disappeared in 1978, the police began to suspect that Gacy played a role in it. On their first search of the house, they couldn’t find any evidence of Piest. So for a week, they followed Gacy around, tracking his every movement. Gacy could see he was being trailed and began reveling in the idea of having police personnel around him. He even bragged about them to his friends, calling them his bodyguards. The guy was cocky that he would invite them over to his house to hang out, which would ultimately be his downfall.

Once inside, a police officer noticed a strange smell coming from a drain pipe. The distinct stench of rotting flesh. They searched for Piest below the house. They found a body but it wasn’t Piest’s, it had been buried there much longer. After excavating the entirety of Gacy’s basement, the police had found 26 bodies hidden there. Right below where he, his wife and kids would eat and sleep.

Gacy wasn’t merely content with just killing them. Oh no, Gacy was a sadist and he derived disgusting pleasure from inflicting pain on his victims. After Gacy had lured the boys over into the garage, he would knock them out with alcohol or chloroform. From there he would rape them repeatedly as they were handcuffed and bound. Some of the ways he’d torture the boys would be by stabbing them with a fire poker, pouring hot candle wax on them and drowning them in a bathtub.

Then after hours or days of agonizing torture, he would strangle them to death. Most of the kids were runaways who were shunned because of their homosexual tendencies. Back then, they were ostracised and treated with contempt. Gacy took advantage of these poor young teens and turned their final hours on earth into a living hell. Some of them survived to tell the tale and are forever scarred.

Yup you read that right. Apparently, he wasn’t just satisfied with torturing, humiliating and raping his victims when they were still alive. He had to continue it after they had died. According to Tim Cahill in his book “Buried Dreams: Inside the Mind of a Serial Killer”, some investigators had reason to believe that Gacy also had sexual intercourse with the corpses of his victims after he had murdered them. In the same book, Gacy even confesses that he had committed acts of necrophilia twice while he was working in Palm Morturary in Las Vegas during his early years.

There’s little doubt that Gacy would be capable of desecrating the corpses of his victims. In 1994, he was sentenced to death for his many heinous crimes. In an interview before his execution, he delivered some truly chilling words: “Hey I got news for you. I killed 33 times. You’re only gonna kill me once. Gacy outsmarted ’em again.” The tape ends with him laughing.

If you want to know more about the Killer Clown, you can catch “Conversations with a Killer: The John Wayne Gacy Tapes” on Netflix today!


Kim Kardashian’s Baby’s Gender Revealed

Kris, Bruce, Kim, Khloé, Kourtney, Scott, Rob, Kendall, and Kylie are the heart of this feisty, yet loving, family that doesn’t always agree, yet never fails to find their way back to each other. When the all new season of “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” premieres, the dynamic blended family rallies around expectant mother Kim to finally learn the gender of their newest member, underscoring the love, resilience and devotion at their core.

Log on to E! Online on 3rd June 2013 (Monday) at 10am to watch the breaking news of the big announcement!

It’s official – Kanye West and Kim Kardashian just announced that they’re expecting a baby girl! Woohoo. Congratulations to the soon-to-be proud parents!

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Hype’s Now Playing: 8 Great Tracks With Real-Life Backstories

Aren’t songs the most amazing things? Songs, they work like timestamps, they sings the words right out of our mouths, their melodies convey what words cannot, and for many people, they contain memories.

Whether you’re a partygoer, or a self-professed member of the #TranceFamily, a true blue #PLUR believer, or a DJ/producer, there’s one thing you all share in common – your love for great tracks with real-life backstories.

Now, we know that to each his or her own but we’ve picked out some of our personal favourites that we’d like to share with you. If you have any that you’d like us to listen to, by all means drop the links in the comments box below. We’d love to check ’em out :)

For Above & Beyond and their loyal following, one song off their second studio album, “Group Therapy”, quickly became an evergreen hit from the moment it was released in 2011 right until today. If you’re a fan of Tony, Jono, and Paavo yourself, then you’d know the track, “Sun & Moon”.

Heck, you’d even know the words by heart.

But what you probably didn’t know was the story behind “Sun & Moon”.

Tony gave a little insight into the story behind the track when he revealed:

It was written about the same girl (Katy) that a lot of our early songs were written about. I think everybody that you spend time with in your life, you learn from and grow through that period, and certainly that was true with Katy. So, she’s in my past, she’s a “failed relationship”, but to me it was anything but a failure. And that’s what this song’s really trying to say, you know, whatever experiences you have, romantic or otherwise with people, there’s always a part of that relationship that lives on in your memory, hence the line, “You’ll never get over me, I’ll never get over you.” I think those things are important. We’re still friends. I’m not sure how she feels about me writing about the darker parts of our relationship all the time, but, you know, I think that’s part of the inspiration that you get from other people.

From what we know, the album was inspired by many goings on in Ferry Corsten’s life, including the birth of his daughter, Gabriella. The album got its title from a TV program about roses he was watching, which featured a rose called “Twice in a Blue Moon”, with Corsten knowing that “once in a blue moon” is a saying about something that only seldom happens.

He also stated that he felt the title was fitting because of the birth of his new daughter, and also having his wife’s love

The love of these 2 people was considered so special by Ferry Corsten that “Twice in a Blue Moon” was considered as an appropriate title. Simply heartwarming :)

Oh, we must add that he’s a father of 2 now, having recently welcomed the latest addition to his little family, a boy named Seb.

Orjan Nilsen dedicated his track, “La Guitarra”, to the passing of his brother on 16th December 2007. In years to come, it was evident that the DJ/producer was still struggling to cope with the reality of losing someone he held so dear and so close to his heart.

Orjan would often tweet in memory of his late brother:

Ough.. Tough day today.. 5 years ago today my brother Ernst Ove Nilsen gave in to cancer..Never forgotten,missed forever.. R.I.P. my brother

— Ørjan Nilsen (@orjan_nilsen) December 16, 2012

Me and my brother Ernst Ove.. I weren't more than a year there.. R.I.P. my brother.. Most fantastic person ever.. pic.twitter.com/mbrJlO5msN

— Ørjan Nilsen (@orjan_nilsen) March 22, 2013

Upon the release of the track, he revealed on his website (as at time of writing under construction):

I’m sad to announce that on the 16th of December ’07, I lost my big brother (Ernst Ove Nilsen, may you rest in peace…) to a disease more scary then war, cancer… He was in many ways an inspiration to me and the biggest support one man can have. He NEVER lost faith in my music nor my dreams and is probably the reason why I always worked so hard for this. He was more then a brother to me, he was also my best friend and the one i could trust my life to. Some of you might have heard my new track “La Guitarra” that’s recently signed to Armada. This I dedicate to Ernst Ove Nilsen, my late brother, as it’s a direct result of his death. I made the melody as I closed my eyes and thought of the good times we had. So this melody has both a piece of me and him in it.

Our hearts go out to you, Orjan. Stay strong <3

Paul Oakenfold, Armin van Buuren, and Paul van Dyk joined forces to pay an homage to the victims and visitors of the 19th edition of the Loveparade.

On July 24th 2010, more than 500 people were injured and 21 people were killed after panic broke out due to overcrowding in the tunnel entrance of the Loveparade festival terrain. A tragedy, not only for those involved, but for the entire dance scene.

To help support the victims family members, persons injured and remember the spirit of the famed dance event, 3 world-famous DJs united. UK, The Netherlands, and Germany are represented by Paul Oakenfold, Armin van Buuren, and Paul van Dyk respectively, coming together on powerful trance anthem “Remember Love”.

According to Oakenfold, the track is a true mix of the sound of the 3 producers. He said:

“Remember Love” has the melodic feel which represents my sound, the emotion and movement which I love of Armin’s sound and the energy and uplifting touch that no one does better than Paul van Dyk. I think it’ll be interesting for people to hear how 3 artistes come together making one song.

All proceeds of “Remember Love” will be donated to the Association of Non-statutory Welfare in North Rhine-Westphalia Germany, which started an appeal to support the victims family-members and persons injured.

Robert Miles stated 2 motives for the writing of “Children”. One was as a response to photographs of child war victims his father had brought home from a humanitarian mission in the former Yugoslavia.

The other, inspired by his career as a DJ, was to create a track to end DJ sets, intended to calm rave attendants prior to their driving home as a means to reduce car accident deaths.

“Children” is one of the pioneering tracks of dream house, a genre of electronic dance music characterized by dream-like piano melodies, and a steady four-on-the-floor bass drum. The creation of dream house was a response to social pressures in Italy during the early 1990s: the growth of rave culture among young adults, and the ensuing popularity of nightclub attendance, had created a weekly trend of deaths due to car accidents as clubbers drove across the country overnight, falling asleep at the wheel from strenuous dancing as well as alcohol and drug use.

In mid-1996, deaths due to this phenomenon, called strage del sabato sera (Saturday night slaughter) in Italy, were being estimated at around 2000 since the start of the decade. The move by DJs such as Miles to play slower, calming music to conclude a night’s set, as a means to counteract the fast-paced, repetitive tracks that preceded, was met with approval by authorities and parents of car crash victims.

“For those who left this earth too soon”

Andrew Bayer’s experimental debut artist album “It’s Artificial” broke new ground for Anjunabeats – hailed as an “incredible album of sophisticated electronica” by global dance bible Mixmag. One of its most popular tracks, “From The Earth” saw a full single release – including the much sought-after Breakfast remix and a new interpretation from Oliver Smith.

A heavenly blend of intricate production prowess and soaring melodic textures, the original “From The Earth” is a perfect example of Bayer’s unique talents. Blending a deeply electronic sound with classically informed musical motifs, Bayer’s music manages to sound both timeless and futuristic at once.

But the real story behind it? “From The Earth” was inspired by Andrew Bayer’s brother’s passing. Word has it that he wrote the track in his late brother’s final weeks, hence the title.

7. Armin van Buuren ft. Trevor Guthrie – This Is What It Feels Like

“And I don’t even know how I survive, I won’t make it to the shore without your light. No I don’t even know if I’m alive. Oh, without you now, This is what it feels like.”

“This Is What It Feels Like” is a song by Dutch DJ/producer Armin van Buuren. It features vocals from Canadian singer Trevor Guthrie. The song was released in the Netherlands by Armada Music as a digital download on 29th April 2013 as the second single from van Buuren’s 5th studio album “Intense”.

It became a top 10 hit in 10 countries. Yes, imagine that!

In the Netherlands, the song peaked at #2 on the Dutch Top 40. “This Is What It Feels Like” became Armin van Buuren’s first top 10 hit in the UK, peaking at #6 on the UK Singles Chart.

The song was written by Armin van Buuren, Benno de Goeij, Jenson Vaughan, Trevor Guthrie, and John Ewbank. Armin wrote the instrumental with de Goeij and Ewbank in 2012. Trevor Guthrie wrote the lyrics with Jenson Vaughan, and it was inspired by Trevor Guthrie’s neighbour who was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumor and notwithstanding survived for two and a half years despite being given 17 weeks to live.

This was also mentioned in Armin’s “Armin Only Intense Road Movie Episode 12: Vancouver“.

“This Is What It Feels Like” went on to get nominated for the 2014 Grammy Award for “Best Dance Recording” and a 2014 JUNO “Dance Recording of the Year” award.

When told of the JUNO nomination, Trevor Guthrie said:

Robert was thrilled with the Grammy nomination and would have been so proud of this one as well, though it’s unfortunate that he isn’t here to see this. I wrote this song from the heart and it is amazing to see how it has moved everyone in Canada and around the world.

8. RAM & Susana – RAMelia (Tribute to Amelia)

Last but not least, and we saved the best for last by the way, “RAMelia”.

To honour his wife Amelia who suddenly passed away , RAM joined forces with composer Geert Huinink, Dennis Schimonk, and vocalist Susana. With “RAMelia” as result, RAM’s track made an incredibly huge impact in the world-wide #TranceFamily, so much so that even Armin van Buuren himself handpicked the track to be one of the top 25 tracks of 2014 on his “A State of Trance” radio show.

The collaboration between Geert Huinink, Dennis Schimonk, and RAM delivered a very emotional melody which is completely in harmony with RAM’s recognizable uplifting trance sound. Of course, Susana’s beautiful vocals enhanced the emotional heights of this great track even more.

Every single word touches the emotional sense behind such a tragic loss. It couldn’t describe better the person they were written for.

Do you have any personal favourite tracks with great backstories that you’d like to share with us too? Don’t forget to leave the links plus the stories in the comments box below :)

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#HyunA: Idol Talks About Possible 4Minute & Troublemaker Reunion

4nias, we know you were disheartened when 4Minute disbanded, but don’t be too sad, as there’s hope that the group would reunite!

In recent interviews with several Korean media outlets, HyunA discussed the possibility of a 4Minute and Troublemaker reunion, and revealed details about her current relationship with her former band mates.

When questioned if 4minute could possibly reunite, HyunA jokingly answered, “Will fans still look for us if we reunite when we’re too old?, but on a more serious tone, said that she can’t promise that it would happen, but wouldn’t dismiss the possibility “if there is an opportunity”.

“I think there is a chance for us to reunite after each member is able to fulfill their individual dreams.”

However, she did admit that she hasn’t been able to keep in touch with her former 4Minute members because of her busy schedule. “I hear about them through acquaintances. I know they are individually preparing. I hope it doesn’t look like I’m distancing them by not contacting them,” elaborated the talented performer.

Feeling nostalgic, she also explained that it feels “upsetting” whenever people only talk about her solo promotions as if “4Minute is completely gone”.

HyunA also revealed her honest feelings regarding the disbandment, saying: “I want my promotions this time to feel like an extension to 4Minute. Before there was HyunA, we all moved together as a community. Before the disbandment, the members talked. We ran together for seven years. Now we have to follow the dreams that we each can accomplish. I also worry that this could become harmful to all the love 4Minute received. From the beginning, I didn’t think of my solo comeback as starting something new but just extending our promotions.”

She also disclosed information about Troublemaker, much to the joy of Troublemaker and Jang Hyunseung’s fans. While HyunA did enjoy her time on stage as one half of Troublemaker, she disclosed that she couldn’t “provide any information” as the unit was just a project that surfaced whenever a suitable concept came up.

Well, there we have it. While nothing concrete has been revealed, we at least know that the solo singer thinks fondly of her former 4Minute mates, and a reunion is possible, even if it might take a long, long time. However, we don’t know what the 4 other members, Jihyun, Jiyoon, Gayoon, and Sohyun, think of that, as they unfollowed HyunA on Instagram soon after they disbanded.

HyunA just released her 5th mini album, “A’wesome” on Monday (1st August), and it consists of 6 songs, including “Wolf (featuring Hanhae)”, “Morning Glory”, “Do It”, “Seduction”, “U & Me”, and the title track “How’s This (어때?)“.

For more info, visit HyunA’s official Facebook page and Instagram.


#WhereIsTheLove: Black Eyed Peas’ Remake Hit Features Justin Timberlake, Jessie J, Usher, Tori Kelly & More

Seeing as how the world has been going through some hard times – natural disaster, terrorist attacks, and the mass shootings – has got the Black Eyed Peas questioning, once again, “Where is the love?”

The BEP members – will.i.am, Fergie, apl.de.ap, and Taboo – have reunited to record a completely updated version of their 2003 smash hit “Where is the Love?” Using the identical iconography of the red question inside a square box, the new somber arrangement sees the quartet joined by over 60 celebrities.

The host of artistes featured on the track includes DJ Khaled’s spoken wisdom, great vocal runs from Mary J. Blige and Jessie J, as well as a joint verse from A$AP Rocky and Jaden Smith. Justin Timberlake, Diddy, Usher, Jamie Foxx, The Game, Tori Kelly, Ty Dolla $ign, Nicole Scherzinger, and Andra Day are also present to lend their voices.

In addition, other guests like Kendall Jenner, Kris Jenner, Vanessa Hudgens, Snoop Dogg, Lance Bass, Rosario Dawson, Shailene Woodley, and LL Cool J also appear in the clip.

The question still remains: WHERES THE LOVE [?]https://t.co/65kqw1joDg pic.twitter.com/WrDzGYEiDi

— Black Eyed Peas (@bep) September 1, 2016

The black-and-white music video displays imagery of countries currently being affected by war and refugees being forced to flee from their homes.

The visual also highlights the “Black Lives Matter” movement and the continuous brutality of police against black people (family members affected by gun violence like Alton Sterling’s aunt and Philando Castile’s mother are also featured here).

Here’s what will.i.am had to say about the “Where is the Love?” remake:

“I remember when the Paris attack happened, people would say, we need ‘Where Is The Love?’ And then Belgium happened. And then Turkey, and then Orlando, and then Philando, and Alton before him, and then Dallas. Everyone was calling on us, like, ‘we need that song again.’ I hope this song inspires the millennials to go all out. Scream from the tallest mountain. Care like your freedom depends on it. Pay attention like that is at risk.”

13 years later and this meaningful song still pulls our heartstrings doesn’t it?

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“Leveling Up” & Taking Center Stage

Created by video-game composers, Tommy Tallarico and Jack Wall, “Video Games Lives” (VGL) is a national touring production that puts your favourite video games up on stage. Yup. We’re talking video games such as Mario, Zelda, Final Fantasy, so on and so forth.

Since its inauguration in 2005, they’ve been touring around the world, playing soundtracks to these much loved video games and displaying accompanying images, projected on a big screen.

And at each tour stop, VGL would make it a point to invite local professional musicians play the concert, rehearsing the day before and the day of the show:

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Recognize that? That’s the Super Mario theme over the years, by the way.

They say that VGL concerts breathes life into the intensity and excitement of the gaming world – we personally think that that’s a sore understatement. Pioneers of recreating the best video game music on a spectacular stage, they have previously sold to a massive crowd of 11,000 people.

And that was only during its debut performance at the Hollywood Bowl in the United States, in 2005.

In 2010, Tommy Tallarico brought his revolutionary video game concert event to Malaysia. It was perhaps one of the most well-received international concerts ever.

Having taken note of the sheer enthusiasm that Malaysian fans and gamers alike have shown, VGL is now making its way back to our shores next month. Yes! VGL leveling up and taking center stage from the 26th and the 27th of May 2012!

Promising a brand new show, the evenings will combine:

And groundbreaking interactive segments to create and explosive one-of-a-kind multimedia entertainment experience.

“VGL Live in Malaysia 2012” is presented by ZI Production Sdn Bhd and GEM Impact Sdn Bhd, in collaboration with Istana Budaya under Ministry of Information, Communication and Culture, Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL), Malaysian Band Association and CosPlay-Fun Malaysia.

Special events surround the show include a pre-show festival where all guest will enjoy an interactive costume contest, game competitions, game demos, and the very popular meet-and-greet with top game composers and designers.

Ticketing: Rock Corner outlets, The Guitar Store outlets, Victoria Music Centre outlets, and online via TicketPro

Are you ready to be transported into the heart of the gaming world?

For more information, visit their website or their Facebook page.

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1 Utama, Mid Valley Megamall & KLCC Deserted During CMCO 2.0

Several shopping malls, such as 1 Utama and Mid Valley Megamall, have reported positive cases of Covid-19 in recent weeks.

With the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) imposed, Malaysians are choosing to stay safe at home, making these malls deserted.

1 Utama temporarily closed the mall after announcing their first Covid-19 case earlier this month, when a staff member tested positive for the virus. This eventually led the mall to conduct an unprecedented mass testing for all their staff and workers.

The Bandar Utama mall reopened on 17th October after undergoing deep cleansing and sanitisation works. Even though business is running as usual, people still don’t feel safe coming there, making it feel like a “ghost town”.

Previously, the mass testing that the mall conducted initially found 21 people tested to be positive, and it was named the “1 Utama Cluster”. The number has since gone up with a total number of 183 positive cases, reported by MOH on Sunday (18th October).

Nevertheless, 1 Utama isn’t the only mall that witnessed a huge drop in visitors. A local portal’s recent visit to Mid Valley Megamall has shown it to be as deserted even on a “usually-busy” Sunday.

The mall in KL is currently open as usual from 10am to 10pm, with their tenants having flexible operating hours. Mid Valley Megamall first confirmed a positive case on 11th October when a London Sales Cosmetics Sdn Bhd (LSC) staff contracted the virus from a family member.

Even those who have to run errands at certain malls are keeping their time spent there to a bare minimum during this CMCO 2.0. An Instagram user, @livelovepassioneat, recently posted a photo on their feed showing the situation in Suria KLCC was not as packed as it usually is.

We believe the situation isn’t any different with other unmentioned malls as Malaysians are taking the recommended step by the government to stay at home during this period.

Feel free to check out the current status of malls during the CMCO here.

Sources: Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS Facebook, WOB


Covid-19: 11 Companies That Offer Screening Test Service At Home

Earlier this month, the Ministry of Health (MOH)  announced that locals can now do the screening test for Covid-19 in the comfort of their own homes.

As reported by NST, MOH has chosen selective medical centres in the country to launch a home-based sampling service. This came in time with the restricted movement order, which urges us to stay indoors for the time being.

The service aims to provide the test for those who don’t meet the criteria as a patient under investigation (PUI). In this case, the medical team will arrive at your house to take the swab sample. This process takes less than 10 minutes. The results will come out within a few days.

So, if you’re considering of undergoing the home-based screening test, feel free to check out the 11 centres that offer this service (attached with contact number):

In the meantime, PM Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin recently announced in a conference that discussions regarding the extension of the partial lockdown is still under way. Furthermore, he will have a meeting with the Malaysian National Security Council on Monday (30th March) to determine the next step.

As stated by Tan Sri Muhyiddin, the order may be extended by another two weeks, depending on the current rate of cases involving the Covid-19 outbreak. However, epidemiologist Datuk Dr Awang Bulgiba Awang has disagree. The Universiti Malaya (UM) expert told MalayMail that the rate of infections will decrease if the order is enforced for at least 6 weeks.

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#Lenka: Australian Singer To Perform In KL This December

She sang “trouble is her friend“, but we have a reason to believe that she will bring back our “blue skies” this December.

Australian singer-songwriter Lenka made a surprise announcement that she will be hitting Malaysian shores this December.

Lenka (real name: Lenka Kripac) is best known for her sweet melodies and her childlike apperance.

She rose to international fame through “The Show”, the hit single that was produced by Stuart Brawley for her 2008 debut self-titled album “Lenka”. The 37-year-old singer is also known for her song “Everything at Once”, which was used in the official Windows 8 ad and in the Disney Movie Rewards commercial.

Both songs serve as her most successful singles to date.

Though her 2nd album “Two” and 3rd album “Shadows” failed to gain the same commercial success as her debut album, tonnes of her songs were featured in TV series and movies like “Moneyball”, “Ugly Betty”, “Grey’s Anatomy”, “Easy A”, and others.

In May 2015, she released her 4th studio album “The Bright Side”. In support of the new album, she will be making her way to Malaysia as part of her “Lenka Asia Tour 2015”.

Malaysia!! I'm performing in Kuala Lumpur on December 3rd!! Tickets on sale tomorrow. See you there!!! pic.twitter.com/sOFis5soxw

— Lenka Kripac (@LenkaMusic) October 16, 2015

The best part about her show in KL? There will a meet and greet area situated right in front of the stage as well!

Tickets are now available for purchase via Ticket Pro and all prices shown are inclusive of RM3 ticket handling charges and 6% GST.

For more information, visit Lenka’s official website.


#Melbourne: Malaysian Man Nicknamed “Panjang” Wreaks Havoc In Australia

Yesterday (Wednesday, 28th October) a Malaysian man who referred to himself as the “Messiah” wreaked havoc at a Little Ipoh Restaurant in Melbourne, Australia.

According to multiple news outlets, the Australian police were called to the restaurant just after 1pm following reports that a man armed with a knife and a fork was arging with the Little Ipoh Restaurant staff.

The siege then went on for about 2 hours.

In a The Star Online report, the man is said to have charged at officers with his weapon when they arrived and was sprayed with pepper spray before barricading himself inside the Malaysian-owned restaurant. He was said to have smashed a window, through which the Australian special operations group negotiated with him.

The Star Online also quoted Little Ipoh Restaurant owner Raja Yasmin Raja Abdul as saying that the individual ― who they only knew as “Panjang” (the Malay word for long) ― had told her that he had no money. She explained, “The man had visited my restaurant a couple of times before. He is Malaysian, but I don’t know his name. I only know that his nickname is Panjang because he is tall. He seemed normal. And from previous conversations with him, he said that he had a job in Queensland, but he was now jobless due to some internal problems and had no money.”

“He sounded depressed. So I encouraged him to ask around for jobs,” she added.

It is believed that “Panjang” had become aggressive when he visited the restaurant at around noon as he was hungry but penniless.

In a video of the seige, “Panjang” was seen at one time squatting on a window ledge, then erratically banging the weapon in his hand on a metal-sounding surface once inside.

Although no one was physically injured, “Panjang” did leave a trail of destruction as he caused a lot of damage to the restaurant. He pulled out their CCTV cameras, smashed their computer, broke glasses and jugs, and even threw their money out the window. This include throwing the range of items from the window at the police prior to his arrest.

Upon being detained, it was reported that his wounds were attended to and that he was being mentally assessed.

Sources: Daily Mail, The Star Online, MMO, FMT / Featured image from Daily Mail.

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Will Pan To Bring “Coming Home” Concert To Malaysia

Wilber Pan (潘瑋柏), also known as Will Pan, will be “Coming Home” to Malaysia soon.

The 39-year-old singer have been touring across Asia – including China as well as Hong Kong – and local fans will finally get to see him live.

The Mandpop singer-songwriter, from West Virginia, United States, has dubbed as the hip-hop icon of the 1990s generation. Pan first released his first Mandarin solo album “Gecko Stroll” in 2002, featuring tracks like “By My Side,” composed by Chinese King of Pop Jay Chou, and “I’m Not Afraid”.

His star power started to rise between 2003 and 2004 when he debuted his 2nd and 3rd studio albums – “Pass Me the Mic” and “Wu Ha”. To date, the Chinese-American artist has worked with big names such as JJ Lin, Su Rui, F. I. R. and Shin.

No word yet on when or where Pan will be bringing his “Coming Home” (創使者). Stay tuned.

We finally have the official details of Pan’s “Coming Home” concert details:

Ticket sales will go live on 8th November 2019 (Friday) from 12pm onwards. The first 500 purchasers for PS4 will be entitled to a 10% discount.


Groupon Malaysia’s Real Deal!

Groupon Malaysia has gone and done it again! For real, this time. No unicorns, no selling of super powers. The company is currently looking for a photographer to join them!

Every great photographer lives and dies by three rules: be on time, be prepared, and never extend your lens in a crowded elevator.  Ascend to new heights with an opportunity to work for Groupon Malaysia as a freelance photographer.

Apart from offering versatility and a breath of fresh air from shooting your neighbours cactuses, a photographer position with Groupon Malaysia is one that exposes you and your closet-dwelling DSLR to various assignments and experiences within your city. Freedom to decide on the creative direction of each shoot is among the benefits of this freelance position, along with the opportunity to network with restaurant owners, spa therapists, and the carefree troupe of pigeons doing a number on your windscreen.

Of course, the highlights are such as opportunities to travel within the city to experience a broad variety of photography assignments, to network and meet new people, and to be given freedom to decide on the creative direction of each photo shoot, amongst others.

So if you’re interested, you know where to go.

Kudos to Groupon Malaysia for being ever so creative! Really, who needs job recruitment pages when you’ve got a group buying website to help you find what you need?


Grammys 2019: 10 Artists Who Won Their First Grammy(s) This Year

Every artist dreams of winning a Grammy. It not only celebrates an artist’s talent, creativity and work, but the award also signifies validation from The Recording Academy and music industry.

Many of your favourite singers have won the prestigious award over the years. But for a selected few, 61st Annual Grammy Awards marks a milestone for these following first time winners in the music industry.

With a Grammy win for 'The Greatest Showman,' Hugh Jackman is now just an Oscar away from EGOT. #GRAMMYs #EGOT pic.twitter.com/KTlGqy7V6I

— Erik Anderson (@awards_watch) February 10, 2019

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Upfront Presents Erlend Øye & The Rainbows

Erlend Øye & The Rainbows brings us soft rock, reggae vibes.

Since the late ’90s, Norwegian singer/songwriter  Erlend Øye has been a prolific force of nature, releasing numerous albums, EPs and singles with his two main bands, the acoustic duo King of Convenience and the more electronic-based The Whitest Boy Alive.

Apart from these two projects, he has acted as a collaborator with a wide array of pop and electronic acts, most notably appearing as the vocalist on Röyksopp’s debut album “Melody A.M.” in 2011. A native of Bergen, Norway,  Øye is also the founder of independent label Bubbles Records.

Øye officially announced the end of his The Whitest Boy Alive project in 2013 as he turned to focus solely on his solo work which included travelling to Reykjavík to record his long-awaited second solo album with Icelandic reggae band Hjálmar. The resulting album, Legao, which includes the track “Garota” was released in October 2014.

Currently on tour, Øye will be making his way to Kuala Lumpur this March. Brought to you by Upfront, Øye is et to perform with The Rainbows as part of the Upfront Series on March 23rd.

Upfront presents Erlend Øye & The Rainbows

Tickets: RM98 (pre-sale), RM128 (at the door)

Pre-sale tickets can be purchased at Rock Corner Bangsar Village 1, The Bee, Jaya One & Publika, Pulp, Jalan Riong and VCR, Jalan Galloway.


Shell Malaysia Launches 8 Limited Edition Ferrari Car Collectibles

Shell Malaysia returns with a brand new Ferrari car collection campaign, featuring 8 limited edition Ferrari scale models that are sold exclusively at nationwide Shell petrol stations.

Available from today onwards until 8th September 2019, each one of these Ferrari scale replicas costs RM15.90 with a minimum fuel purchase of RM30 on a single receipt, at any Shell station.

“Unveiling this limited-edition Ferrari car collectibles with eight models, is our way of recognising our customers’ passion for collect and play,” Shairan Huzani Husain, Managing Director of Shell Malaysia Trading Sdn Bhd and Shell Timur Sdn Bhd said in a statement.

“As they fuel up at Shell, we want them to leave our stations a little happier, by giving them the opportunity to create more memories with family and friends.”

The 8 different models of the Italian cars each represents a distinctive decade in Ferrari’s history. The models include:-

“This exclusive Ferrari collection not only marks the return our collectible campaign, but it also celebrates the long-standing technical partnership Shell has with Scuderia Ferrari and our shared commitment and passion for performance,” Shairan added.

In addition, Shell Malaysia also revealed the limited-edition hauler truck which is uniquely designed to display the Ferrari car collectibles. Customers can either get it complimentary when they purchase the Shell Helix Ultra 4L or purchase it at RM99.90.

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To commemorate the launch of the collection, a combination of roadshows and pop-ups will be running at major malls across the country for 10 weeks.

For more info, visit Shell Malaysia website.

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#MadShelia: Is This New Chinese Film A “Mad Max: Fury Road” Rip-Off?

George Miller’s “Mad Max: Fury Road” (2015) is undeniably one of the best action films ever made. The Oscar-winning film features a post-apocalyptic set that follows Max Rockatansky (played by Tom Hardy) and Imperator Furiosa (played by Charlize Theron) as they attempt to overturn Immortan Joe (played by Hugh Keays-Byrne).

If you enjoyed watching that movie, then maybe you should (or shouldn’t) check China’s version, titled “Mad Shelia” (疯狂希莉娅). From its poster to its trailer, it’s safe to say that “Mad Shelia” is a “Mad Max” imitation.

In the trailer, titled “Chinese Mad Max rip-off trailer”, released by Hong Kong Cinema, the new Chinese film looks like a cheap cosplay production. The name of the titular character, Shelia, is actually a misspelled version of an Australian slang “sheila”, which means “women”.

The video clip bears several striking resemblance to latest “Mad Max” film: desert wastelands, biker gangs, and super tanks. International Business Times also pointed out that the action movie was never released in mainland China.

But don’t take our word for it, watch the trailer below:

“Max Shelia” is slated for an online release today (Friday, 25th November) via Tencent Video streaming service, which is only usable for residents living in mainland China.

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