Telegram Featuring Women & Girls’ Photos Similar To SG Nasi Lemak Exposed

The battle over consent is never ending although it often seems like the answer is clear. The problem is often exacerbated by technology which can be used for both good and bad purposes.

Recently, chat groups similar to the now-defunct SG Nasi Lemak have resurfaced on the messaging app Telegram. Group like these are made to share photos and videos of Singaporean women and girls without their consent and knowledge.

The issue was discovered by 21-year-old Nisha Rai when she stumbled across a tweet about such groups on Twitter. What she saw sickened her. Screengrabs of women’s social media accounts and TikTok clips of girls in school uniform were being circulated. Some of these screengrabs contained their personal information, like their social media username and sometimes, their phone numbers. Some of the images also showed nude women and were pornographic in nature. There were also photos of random women and girls on the subway.

Ms. Rai was quick to lodge a police report and on 30th March, the police confirmed that investigations were ongoing. Ms. Rai however felt the need to do more. Acting on her own, she and 20 others uncovered almost 60 similar groups. They also took the initiative to reach out to about 30 victims so far to offer their emotional support. “It’s so disgusting,” Ms. Rai commented. “The pictures sent are of adults and minors. It was very hurtful to see such content circulating, and the worst part was the victims were not aware or were afraid to reach out.”

The National University of Singapore (NUS) student started a petition to shut the groups down. As of today (31st March) over 1800 signatures were collected. According to The Straits Times, most groups had about 2000 members while some had over 7000. One administrator had addressed the issue earlier, asking not to be reported. They claimed that reporting the group would disrupt the pleasure of others, stating that the group was “a place for (users) to release (their) desires“. If they found it offensive, the admin suggested they leave. “Report this channel and it will (disrupt) world peace.”

The Association of Women for Action and Research (Aware) stated they suspect that the emergence of these new groups stemmed from the original SG Nasi Lemak group. “After all, SG Nasi Lemak at its peak had around 44,000 members, only a handful of whom were arrested,” they wrote in a Facebook post. “It seemed safe to assume that those who had not suffered any repercussions would simply continue elsewhere.”

In October 2019, four men who were involved in the Telegram chat group SG Nasi Lemak were arrested. The group shared videos and photographs of mostly Singaporean women and girls with its 44,000 members. Earlier in March, one of its administrators, Liong Tianwei (39) was jailed for nine weeks and fined S$26,000. Two others, Justin Lee Han Shi (20) and an unnamed 18-year-old were given a year’s probation with 40 hours of community service. Their parents were bonded for S$5,000. The case against Leonard Teo Min Xuan (27) is before the courts.

Aware shared the effect sexual voyeurism and non-consensual sharing of images had on its victims. “We have witnessed the harassment, intimidation, stalking and threats that often accompany the obtaining and sharing of intimate images. We have also witnessed shame, confusion and depression (including suicidal ideation) on the part of victims,” they wrote. “Victims worry that the images will ruin their professional and family lives; they incur significant costs in order to get the images taken down, or avoid taking public transportation.”

Adult offenders convicted of transmitting or possessing obscene material can be either fined, jailed up to three months or given both penalties. Those convicted of possessing obscene films can be jailed for up to six months, fined up to S$20,000, or both.

Ms. Naazneen Ashfur (21) who helped Ms. Rai identify the groups had this to say: “I felt fear when I looked at these groups because in one of these chats, my pictures could be there, my friends and family members’ pictures could be there.”

“I naively believed SG Nasi Lemak going down would scare people into not doing such an activity again but I was so wrong.”

Sources: China Press, The Straits Times, TODAY, Mothership, AsiaOne, Facebook


Piggy’s Back! HK Actor Wayne Lai Reprises His Iconic Zhu Bajie Role After 24 Years

Before there was Netflix or Disney+ or even Astro, there was just regular old Television. Back in the day, we’d watch our favourite TV series on channels like TV3 or NTV 7. Other than Malaysian dramas, there were also a lot of popular Indonesian, Singaporean, and Hong Kong TV series as well.

Speaking of Hong Kong TV series, if you were born in the 80s or early 90s then you’d probably remember the popular series “Journey To The West” in 1996 and its sequel “Journey To The West II” in 1998. While we don’t exactly remember which channel it was aired on, we do remember it was loved by many. Good news for fans of the show, one of the original cast members is reprising his iconic role in a new movie.

After it was reported that “Journey To The West” is getting another movie adaptation, fans were looking forward to the list of actors playing these legendary characters. The new cast consists of young actors like Malaysia-born Tan Xin Zer (陈信喆) and Fu Meng Ni (付梦妮). Much to everyone’s surprise, TVB veteran actor Wayne Lai (黎耀祥) reprised his role as Zhu Bajie or Piggy after 24 years in the new “Journey To The West: The Five Elements Mountains” movie that was released in China last month.

As part of promotion for the new movie, the 58-year-old shared a behind-the-scenes make-up process of getting into the legendary character. In the 33-second video, the actor seemed to have hardly aged at all as he still looks as how did 24 years ago in full Piggy make-up and costume. According to Oriental Daily, the entire make-up process took more than an hour.

Fans of the actor left comments on social media with many praising the actor for his return as the character. Some commented that out of all the actors who have played the character, Wayne’s portrayal was the most iconic.

Wayne Lai apparently once swore that he’ll never return as the character but changed his mind after he was touched by the sincerity of the production team for the new movie. Wayne’s acting career actually took off after he played the role in 1996 and again in 1998.

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Ain’t Nothing Like The Blues At The Byron Bay BluesFest 2014

Australia’s multi-award winning and internationally recognised Bluesfest is a festival held every year during Easter at Tyagarah Tea Tree Farm. Fifteen minutes North of Byron Bay (NSW) the East Coast Blues Festival first commenced in 1990 at the Arts Factory in Byron Bay, New South Wales. Gaining recognition, it quickly became known as Byro Bay BluesFest and The Byron Bay Festival.

Now known as The Byron Bay Bluesfest, this festival established the appreciation and presentation of blues music in Australia. Featuring international and national multi-cultural acts, Bluesfest features some of the biggest names in the blues music scene and draws in an audience from across the globe.

As one of the most highly awarded festivals in Australia, the Byron Bay Bluesfest this year features a stellar lineup for this five-day music festival.

Some of the acts that will playing at the 2014 Byron Bay Bluesfest are as follows:

Happening from April 17th, 2014 (Thursday) to April 21st, 2014 (Monday) be sure to visit Byron Bay Bluesfest and its Facebook page for more information and watch this space for the announcement of the third lineup!

Byron Bay Bluesfest — Third Lineup Announcement

Byron Bay Bluesfest Fourth Lineup Revealed


11.11 Big Sale: Massive Offers From Shopee, Lazada, & 11street

11th November can’t come any sooner, can it? Malaysia’s largest e-commerce platforms are all vying for your attention for the upcoming “11.11” big sale.

As we approach 11.11, trust when we say you’re about to experience one of the biggest shopping events of the year. With so many lucrative offers getting ready to go live, here’s a breakdown from Shopee, Lazada Malaysia, and 11street:

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From 25th October till 11th November, shoppers will find 18 themes for every day on Shopee. For the Shopee 11.11 Big Sale, Shopee has partnered with over 100 brands and 15000 sellers, selling items as low as RM1.10 during the shocking sale!

Some of the brands (Watsons, Mr DIY, Procter & Gamble, Nestle, NYC, PETPET, and more) are even offering free shipping with a minimum expenditure of RM11. That’s not all, more than 50 brands (L’Oréal, Universal Traveler, Siti Khadijah, Vivo, Tefal, Maybelline, and more) has also agreed to absorb Sales and Services Tax (SST) charges of over 1000 items.

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Lazada’s 11.11 Shopping Festival is more than just another standard event. Lazada will be hosting the 11.11 Super Show, a live-telecasted concert featuring KARD, Cakra Khan, and a lineup of local artists, set to take place at Axiata Arena on 10th November. From 1st November onwards, you can not only start collecting vouchers but also preview 11.11 prices and add them to your cart.

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Fans Call Out Marvel For Giving Park Seo Joon’s Yan Aladna An Ugly Wig To Wear

Last night (Tuesday, 11th April), fans of the Marvel Cinematic Universe finally got their first look at the new teaser trailer for the upcoming movie, “The Marvels”. Notably, fans also managed to get a glimpse of Park Seo Joon (박서준)’s role in the film.

In the “Captain Marvel” sequel, the South Korean actor appeared alongside a star-studded lineup which includes Brie Larson, Samuel L Jackson, Teyonah Parris, and Iman Vellani. For those who are curious, Park will play the role of Yan D’ Aladna, the prince of Planet Aladna, in the movie.

The “Itaewon Class” star can be seen sporting a middle part with shoulder-length hair in the trailer – which many assumed to be a wig. Although he only appears for a very brief 0.0005 seconds in the trailer, fans are still overjoyed to see Park in his Marvel Cinematic Universe debut.

On the other hand, there were some who expressed their distaste towards the actor’s unusual hairstyle in the movie. “I’m sorry, but they did him dirty with this wig! 😭” one fan on Twitter expressed. Another commented wrote, “Park Seo Joon literally could pull off Park Saeroyi (his character in ‘Itaewon Class’)’s hairstyle that nobody can and somehow Marvel still managed to find the worst hairstyle for him.”

I'm sorry but they did him dirty with this wig 😭!!!!!!

— Diana Nguyễn (@diananguyenart) April 11, 2023

Park Seo Joon literally could pull off the Park Saeroyi hair that nobody can and somehow Marvel still managed to find a worst hairstyle for him

Watch the full trailer (skip to 1:37 for Park’s part) here:

Do you personally prefer Park Seo Joon with long or short hair?

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#PrayForJoe: 26-Year-Old Man (SangAlgojoe) Charged With Insulting PM On Twitter

Twitter was set ablaze with frenzied #PrayForJoe activity yesterday when news emerged that a 26-year-old unemployed man was charged under Malaysia’s Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998 for insulting Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak on Twitter and subsequently arrested on Wednesday night (27th July) after failing to show up in court.

Mohamad Ariff Fadila Arbain, who allegedly posted an insult to Najib Razak on Twitter on 1st December 2015, was charged under Section 233(1)(a) of CMA for improper use of network facilities and can be punished under Section 233(3) of the same Act for the offence.

This is the reason why #PrayForJoe is trending now. pic.twitter.com/8PctXSHtdD

— Lets appreciate tall girls all around the world! (@pvckingpizza) July 28, 2016

He was arrested in Sri Petaling after he failed to show up at the Alor Setar Sessions Court the 3rd time to be formally charged, MMO reported, citing Mohamad Ariff’s lawyer Faridah Mohammad.

It is understood that he couldn’t attend the court the first time as he was working in Pahang or the second time because he wasn’t at home. His lawyer added that Mohamad Ariff had his statement taken by the police before although she was unsure the exact date and time. If convicted, the 26-year-old can be fined no more than RM50,000 or jailed up to one year or both.

Hours after his arrest, he took to his Twitter, @SangAlgojoe, to update his 4,487 followers on his whereabouts:

Mohamad Ariff’s Twitter account has since been taken over by his friend. His friend detailed the arrest in a series of updates.

According to his friend’s tweets, Mohamad Ariff’s arrest happened at Mamak Mirasaa in Sri Petaling after he was contacted by someone via a direct message (DM) on Twitter asking for help in cracking (jailbreaking?) a mobile phone. With the intention to help said person, Mohamad Ariff then revealed his location and that’s when the arrest was made.

His friend then started asking netizens to donate RM1 each to release Mohamad Ariff.

“Again I would like to emphasise, I am not asking anyone to turn against the government or finding whose fault. That is not my intention. I am looking at the best possible way to bring Joe out from the prison and making sure he been given as much help as possible. I am not interested to soak my feet in political issues. I am concentrating on obtaining crowdfunding to free Joe,” his friend wrote.

The “campaign” utilised the hashtag #PrayForJoe, which quickly became the 4th most popular trending topic on Twitter yesterday (Thursday, 28th July). Scores of people have responded to #PrayForJoe, with many urging Mohamad Ariff to keep calm and stay strong.

Mohamad Ariff’s bail has been set at RM7,000 and his next court mention is on 19th September. As at time of writing, the amount sourced from the #PrayForJoe crowdfunding has reached a total RM4,283, not inclusive of transfers from banks other than CIMB.


#IMEKPopFantival2017: WINNER, B1A4, K.A.R.D, & More To Perform In Thailand

WINNER, B1A4, and K.A.R.D all in one concert? No, this event is neither a lie nor a rumour and it is really, really happening.

The aforementioned groups, alongside Halo and KNK, will be performing in an exclusive festival just for K-Pop fans this August. The good thing is, you’ll only have to pay a one-off fee to see 5 K-Pop groups perform; the bad news is, the concert will be held in Thailand.

WINNER, who made their debut in 2014 with debut tracks “Empty” and “Color Ring”, has enjoyed another surge of popularity after dropping their single album “Fate Number For” in April. However, they have never visited Southeast Asia, preferring to focus on Japan and China.

They’ll be joined by K.A.R.D, who is extremely popular amongst non-Korean fans. Although the group hasn’t made their official debut yet, their 3 pre-debut tracks “Oh Na Na“, “Don’t Recall“, and “Rumour” have struck a chord with listeners, even placing #1 in 13 countries on iTunes’ main chart.

B1A4, a 5-member group who debuted under WM Entertainment in 2011, will also be performing. With more than 10 albums under their belt, they have spawned hits such as “Baby Good Night”, “Tried To Walk”, “Lonely”, “Solo Day”, and “A Lie”.

Rounding up the concert are Halo and KNK, who made their debut in the music industry in 2014 and 2016 respectively.

Although there’s still not much known about the concert, we already have the date and venue – which makes buying air tickets and booking accommodations all the easier (speaking of which, AirAsia is giving away free seats!).

Hosted by IME Thailand, fans will be able to enjoy the greatest hit songs and many special shows from all 5 groups. You never know, the groups might even collaborate!

Tickets will be available from 15th July on IME Thailand’s website.

Until then, remember to keep a lookout on their Facebook page and Twitter!

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#StarWars: The R2D2 ANA Plane To Make A 2-Night Stop At Changi Airport

Remember that time we couldn’t stop raving about the “Star Wars” R2D2 All Nippon Airways (ANA) plane? Apparently, it’s going to be within reach!

In honour of the iconic sci-fi film series, ANA reportedly painted one of its brand-new Boeing 787s with an R2D2 motif.

This Sat will be the first flight for R2-D2™ ANA JET!Here comes the 1st chapter →http://t.co/ve5HtwhnHh #R2D2ANAJEThttps://t.co/qZzKLXpwMt

— All Nippon Airways (@FlyANA_official) October 13, 2015

According to ANA, this is part of a 5-year “Star Wars Project” that will presumably bring more “Star Wars“-themed airliners into its fleet, based out of Japan.

First announced by Changi Airport, the Singapore airport will be the first Asian stop outside Japan to welcome the R2D2 jet on 12th November. The plane will be making a 2-night stop at Changi Airport and fans will be able to be part of an event on 14th November.

How to get a chance to board the plane? There are online contests on ANA’s website and the Changi Airport Facebook page that Jedis can join!

There are total of 20 pairs of tickets are up for grabs. Winners will get a tour of the aircraft, which comes with “Star Wars”-themed headrests and dining ware. They will also be able to watch one of the movies from the Star Wars saga, marking the first time the movies have been available for viewing on a commercial flight.

The 40 fans will receive an in-flight meal in a business class seat, as well as goodie bags with limited-edition commemorative merchandise, such as an R2D2 ANA jet model plane and a “Star Wars” plush toy.

Note: The contests are open to Singaporean residents only though.

Apart from domestic routes in Japan, the R2-D2 jet will also fly between Tokyo and Vancouver in Canada, Seattle and San Jose in the US, Munich, Paris and Brussels in Europe, Sydney in Australia, Beijing in China, and Jakarta in Indonesia.

Sources: CNA, Changi Airport’s Facebook page, ANA’s website.


#Google: Google Play Movies (For Rent/Purchase) Now Available In Malaysia

What what? Google Play Movies now available in Malaysia? Oh hellz yes!

You already know by now that the Google Play Store is a hub for many offerings and services such as apps, games, and books for your smartphone, tablet, or PC. And now, movies have been added to Google Play in Malaysia.

With Google Play Movies, Malaysians can either rent movies via the Google Play Store for as low as RM10 per movie, or buy movies for as lot as RM50 per movie. At first glance, the movies offered are in both HD (high definition) and SD (standard definition) for various full-length feature films from major Hollywood studios. There are both new and old blockbusters, action, sci-fi, romance, comedy, and animation flicks such as “Interstellar“, “Kingsman: The Secret Service“, “Home”, “The Dark Knight“, “Harry Potter”, and more :D

Note: You’ll have 30 days to watch your rented movie and once you start, you’ll have 48 hours to finish.

But if you really, really like a movie, you can just buy it and it’ll be available instantly to watch on your computer, or via the Google Play Movies app on your Android smartphone or tablet. For Apple fans who don’t have an Android gadget, no worries! Download the Google Play Movies app from the Apple App Store on your iPhone or iPad to watch your movies.

Here, allow us to make it easier for you:

We haven’t tried it for ourselves but this weekend would be a good opportunity to rent ’em Google Play Movies, eh? ;)

For more information, hit up their website.

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#HMBalmaination: Fashion Enthusiasts Queue Overnight For H&M x Balmain Collection

If you thought the crowds at the ticket launch of BIGBANG‘s “MADE” World Tour in Malaysia were crazy, well, think again.

Tonnes of fashion enthusiasts have started queueing up and set up a camp outside the H&M flagship store at Avenue K since last night for the highly anticpated Balmain x H&M collection.

H&M, a Swedish multinational retail-clothing company, is prominently known as a fast fashion brand that churned out trendy fashion pieces at affordable prices.

Last year, the brand collaborated with American fashion designer, Alexander Wang for a special collection as well. The collection was quickly snapped up by fans once the doors opened at 10am.

The cycle repeated today when H&M launched a special collection with French fashion house Balmain, which currently does not has its own store in Malaysia yet.

The Balmain x H&M collection was officially launched this morning at H&M’s Avenue K and Lot 10 stores.

While lining up for the collection, one of the eager shoppers, Melissa Lau Jayne spoke to The Malay Mail Online about her budget for the day.

I’m looking to get 4 items if I can get my hands on them, so in total it’s about RM1,500 to RM1,800.

To hold back the overzealous fans, H&M Malaysia put a notice on its website stating that customers are only allowed to purchase one of each item of its collection.

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


Man With 3 Jobs Moved To Tears After Finding Out Wife Is Pregnant

A young husband received the best news ever in his life as a result of his hard work in tackling various jobs.

The Malaysian guy, Shahrul Amri, who works primarily as a biomedical technician, in addition to being a food delivery rider and as a small business entrepreneur. shared a heartwarming video of his wife surprising him with the news that they are expecting their first child together.

The one particular moment that got many netizens emotional was, when Shahrul gave an overwhelming reaction upon learning that he will be a dad in the near future. Unable to contain his excitement, he then proceeded to pull her close in a warm embrace, as tears fell from his eyes.

When asked to give his thoughts after receiving the delightful news, Shahrul said in an interview with local radio station Hot fm, “I was shocked. Because, my wife and I just got married. So, when I saw the pregnancy test kit showing a positive result, my manly tears just automatically dropped. I was thrilled, surprised and sad at the same time, because I’m about to become a father.”

We’re sincerely happy for the lovely duo! Major congrats to them on their future bundle of joy. ?


Hype’s Exclusive: Reaching For The GALAXY With Lawrence Wong

From acting to modelling to singing, Lawrence Wong (王冠逸) is one such actor that has emerged into the entertainment industry with both his looks and his talent. Don’t be fooled by his pretty face though because when it comes to work, the actor really puts himself into a situation so that he can perfectly portray his assigned characters. Having spent 23 years of his life in Singapore, the actor became a household name through his memorable roles in most of the local films in Singapore and Malaysia.

His entertainment industry journey began when a representative from a Japanese talent agency approached him and asked if he was interested in becoming a member of a Japanese boy band. It certainly came as no surprise to us that agency would want to approach him as the actor is incredibly well-dressed.

With his rising popularity in both Malaysia and Singapore, the actor has been chosen as one of Samsung GALAXY Alpha-listers aka ambassadors. Lucky us, we had the chance to interview him about his thoughts on being the Samsung GALAXY Alpha A-lister and find out what he’s up been to these days:

Q: How does it feels like to be one of the A-listers for Samsung GALAXY Alpha?

It’s such a great honoyr, seriously. I have always been a fan of Samsung and other than their phones, I also own their cameras and some of their household products, like the robot vacuum which is the first thing I power up every morning.

Q: How are you enjoying the Samsung GALAXY Alpha so far?
Samsung GALAXY Alpha is so small and lightweight but yet, it packs all the full features available in their GALAXY line of phones. As an artiste, I find myself taking photos a lot and I can always rely on the GALAXY Alpha to give me sharp, crisp photos with an impressively accurate and vibrant portrayal of my subject’s colours.

Q: What are some of the must have gadgets you can’t live without?
Honestly, I just need my phone. It’s amazing how much smartphones have progressed and how your entire life can be stored inside. I have my music inside, my social media apps inside, plus all the other apps needed for my daily life, my photos, videos etc, and even my profile and CV. Just make sure your phone has a great camera too, like the Samsung GALAXY Alpha.

Q: And what are some of your favourite apps to use when you’re travelling?
Google maps, Facebook, Instagram, and various photo/video editing apps!

Q: Speaking of Samsung GALAXY Alpha, what are your favourite things about the phone?
The design and the camera. I love it’s chic and fashionable design. It’s classy and versatile. It is slim, lightweight, and packs a load of cool features. The camera takes fantastic photos too, which is very important for me.

Q: What do you think about the current craze over smartphones? Are you a smartphone addict too?
I love smart phones! They literally changed people’s lives and the way people live! There is a huge debate on whether that is a good thing or a bad thing. I can only say: use your smartphones responsibly. LOL and yes, I am definitely a smartphone addict.

Q: As an actor and a singer, how would you describe your typical day?
Extremely varied. It differs from day to day and there is no typical day :D

A photo posted by Lawrence Wong 王冠逸 (@ohohlawrence) on Oct 10, 2014 at 8:27pm PDT

Q: You’ve travelled a lot in the past. Which place has been the most exciting place to visit?

It has to be Ecuador and from there, the Galapagos Islands. It’s exotic and a real eye-opener. In fact, when I come back and tell people about my trip, not many know or have even heard of the place.

Q: You mentioned in the interview that you almost made debut as a member of a Japanese boy band. How did that happen?

I was cutting my hair in a salon when I was 18 or 19 years old (can’t really remember) and a Japanese boss spotted me and asked if i am interested to be part of this J-Pop boy band he was putting together.

Q: What’s your favorite part of your job?

I sometimes feel like I am able to lead many different lives through my job and I love that!

Q: Between modelling, singing, and acting, which aspect do you enjoy the most?

Modelling is what gave me my start, singing is what I love to do since young and acting is where my natural talent lies in. So, I love them all :)

I will be taking on more projects overseas. I just released my new Chinese single and will be releasing my first Malay single within this year. I just wrapped up filming for a drama in Malaysia and will be filming 2 dramas concurrently (one Chinese and one English) in Singapore next. I will also be heading to Thailand to film my first Thai drama as the lead in January and I am also slated to shoot at least 2 Hong Kong movies next year!

Q: If one day you became tired of your current job, what you would you do?

I love animals, so something related to animals will be nice. I have always wanted to be more involved in animals welfare and it would be so cool to do it as a full time job.

Q: It must be pretty difficult for you to balance your lifestyle. What do you do to make sure that you have time for yourself?

I have been extremely busy for the past few years. I literally work everyday with maybe have only one off day every few months. I see my parents only once a year during Chinese New Year. I intend to make a difference the coming year onwards and only take on jobs that I am really interested in, so that I have more time for myself, my family, and friends.

Q: Your clean cut, stylish image has become a signature look for you. But if you were given the chance to transform into a new look, what kind of look would you want to try so that it would become your new signature look?

I have always seen myself evolving into a more mature, more rugged, and more manly image as I grow older.

For more information about Samsung GALAXY Alpha, visit Samsung Malaysia’s official website.

Don’t forget to follow Lawrence on Facebook or Instagram for more updates on his life as one of the A-Listers for Samsung GALAXY Alpha! ;)

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2012 MAMA in Hong Kong

Come 30th November 2012 (Friday), Hong Kong will face a K-pop invasion. The 2012 Mnet Asian Music Awards (more commonly referred to as MAMA), one of the major K-pop music award ceremonies is slated to happen at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre.

Helmed by Mnet Media, in 2010, MAMA was taken out of its comfort zone (Seoul) and held outside of the country for the very first time, at Venetian Resort Macao in China. The following year, Mnet Media chose the Singapore Indoor Stadium as its venue. MAMA is usually broadcasted live in 13 countries across Asia including South Korea, Japan, Singapore, Indonesia, Philippines, and Cambodia. The show is also broadcasted online from Mnet’s website, Sohu, and AllKPop for the rest of the world.

This year, Korean boy group Super Junior, BIGBANG, Sistar, PSY, and Wang Lee Hom are all slated to appear on 2012 MAMA. As you might already know, BIGBANG’s major comeback with their fifth mini-album, “ALIVE” has taken the world by storm. So much so that it earned them a prestigious slot to appear on the 2012 MAMA schedule.

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Confirmed to appear alongside them would be Korean girl group, Sistar, whose album has consistently received high praises, love, and attention since its release in June. The girls continue their rise to stardom and their 2012 MAMA performance will perhaps be the one true testament to their success.

Upon the official announcement, the director of the awards show stated, “MAMA will bring audience the world-class performances. Not only the PSY’s hot performances, other leading KPOP idols including, Super Junior, BigBang, Sistar, etc. along with the very talented Lee Hom Wang will be joining together for the best performances, please stay tuned for MAMA”. (Source)

And stay tuned, we will.  2012 MAMA will be broadcast live at the Hong Kong Convention and Exhibition Centre on 30th November 2012 (Friday). To vote for your favourite K-Pop artiste/group, click!


#MontageOfHeck: Late Nirvana Lead Kurt Cobain Makes Waves With “Solo Album”

Don’t be surprised to see late Nirvana lead singer dominate your feeds in the next couple of days or so!

Kurt Cobain is back in the charts following the release of “Montage of Heck: The Home Recordings”.

The record starring the late Nirvana frontman has debuted in the #1 position in the Billboard Soundtracks chart, Billboard reports. It has also entered the Alternative Albums chart at #6 and is currently placed #11 on Top Rock Albums and #121 on the Billboard 200.

The album was created to accompany a documentary of the rocker’s life, “Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck”, released this year.

In case you didn’t know, “Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck” is the recent highly acclaimed documentary on Kurt’s life. The film, co-produced by Cobain’s daughter Francis Bean and featuring never-before-seen footage of the family, debuted on HBO earlier this year. It also made its rounds at various film festivals.

According to “Kurt Cobain: Montage of Heck” director Brett Morgen, “it’s not a Nirvana album, it’s just Kurt and you’re going to hear him do things you never expected to come out of him”.

Cobain probably never intended for these 13 tracks to be heard by fans. In some cases they are only the beginnings of songs – audio notes for future masterpieces. These are not necessarily songs even diehard fans are meant to listen to on repeat.

The posthumous album features previously unheard material, including a cover version of The Beatles’ song “And I Love Her”, alongside 12 other tracks.


Kate Middleton’s Due Date Revealed!

So the cat’s out of the bag. E! News have gotten busy telling everybody to mark their calendars because apparently, they’ve found out when Kate Middleton is due. According to their source, the Duchess of Cambridge is due on 14th July but British tabloid Daily Mail’s source says she’s due on 13th July:

Some of Kate and William’s closest pals were at a barbecue hosted by a family friend of the royals recently. They were all discussing the fact that Kate’s baby is due to be born on July 13. Everyone was very excited.

Kate herself also told reporters last month that her due date is “around mid-July”. If this is indeed the correct due date, it falls in the middle of  the Coronation Festival, a four-day celebration marking 60 years since Queen Elizabeth II was crowned.

Woot woot, looks like it’s gonna be double the celebration in July!

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Hype’s Exclusive: Example Gets Loud With Thirst 2013

Joining in the fun this Saturday, December 14th, 2013 at Thirst 2013 is Example!

Set to take the stage at the Star Arena, English singer-songwriter, Example is set to play a double set with DJ Wire. With two sold-out British arena tours, a triumphant homecoming show at Earls Court Stadium and a residency at Ibiza, Example is undoubtedly set to get the crowd going crazy during his set at Thirst 2013.

Other than Example, other acts that are set to keep the crowd going include David Guetta, Afrojack, Nervo, W&W, R3HAB, Madeon, DJ Wire and more!

We caught up with Example in a quick interview before he gets us all dancing tomorrow.

What can the party-goers expect to see from your set at Thirst this year?

My usual hits with a few surprises and energy, a lot of energy!

Is this your first time in Malaysia? How do you like it so far and what’s your favourite part about the country?

Yes it is actually. Haha. Gotta love the food, definitely the food.

Your new album is set to be released next March. Can you tell us a little bit about it and what inspired your music for the album?

It’s an album of pop and dance that is inspired by my favourite artist Kenny G.

How has working with Epic Records been so far?

Great! I have a great team, great tracks. It’s only been 6 months so I don’t have any releases yet.

Click play to get a hint of what you can expect from Example at Thirst 2013!

All information regarding Thirst 2013 are as follows:

Pre-Sale: RM148 (Available October 14th, 2013 onwards)

VIP: RM248 (Available October 14th, 2013 onwards)

For those interested, tickets are available at all Rock Corner outlets and on Boxtix Asia. For more information please visit the official website or Facebook page.

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The Reason Why People Were Queuing To Purchase This KL Condominium

The Covid-19 pandemic has taken a huge toll in several industries all across our country. In this case, the public are advised to save more and reduce their expenses in order to sustain during these tough times.

On the contrary, the real estate industry is doing pretty well, especially for the condominium developer in Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur. Last weekend, over 3000 interested buyers gathered as early as 6am in an effort to purchase their free hold condo, which is sold at a price of almost RM1 million!

For those wondering, the freehold apartment unit, Park Place @ Desa Park City, is priced for a whopping amount of RM930,000, with an average of RM860 per square feet. Facebook user Nick Tan shared what went down during that day on his social media account.

“There are a total of 537 units in a 54-storey block spread across three towers. The units are sized from 1,109 sq ft to 4,047 sq ft and they are priced at an average of RM860 psf,” Nick wrote. He also said that developers were thrilled after seeing the encouraging response from interested parties.

As pointed out by Nick in his post, this clearly shows that the real estate industry is still thriving in the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic.


TikTok Malaysia Introduces The Top Trending Videos & Stars In 2022

TikTok has truly taken over the current generation. You, your friends, your siblings, your mother, your grandmother – almost everyone has an account. To celebrate this milestone, TikTok Malaysia has introduced #YearOnTikTok to show the unforgettable trends, creators, and moments that made this year truly “For You”.

TikTok has featured a collection of videos from 10 categories; “fyfaves”, “TikTok taught me”, “the playlist”, “breakthrough stars”, “only on TikTok”, “trending artists”, “eats on repeat”, “big little communities”, “effect masters”, “TikTok made me buy it”. Based on these categories, let’s check out the trendiest videos on TikTok this year!

Let’s celebrate the unforgettable trends, creators and moments that brought us closer together in 2022, a year that’s truly ForYou. #YearOnTikTok

♬ original sound – TikTok Malaysia – TikTok Malaysia

For the first category, “fyfaves (For You Faves)” TikTok’s “For You” feeds in Malaysia is flooded with heartwarming posts from everywhere all around. Scroll down to view the videos that make up some of the most unforgettable moments of this year.

1. @wanitabermisai – Wanita Bermisai took us behind the scenes of her viral video

2. @ryanbakery – A skit that had us in stitches

3. @rozyanaroslan2 – Rozyana Roslan took the “My Husband Does My Make-up” trend to the next level

4. @emma_maembongofficial – Emma Maembong re-created an old family photo with style

5. @rrzmie – Halloween costume on a budget? No problem!

Through the TikTok app, we all learned a thing (or two!) this year. We as a community has discovered countless new recipes, beauty and wellness routines, along with some handy life hacks along the way. Here are some of the popular trends and tutorials that showed all of us what we needed to know this year.

1. @sensei_aw_karate – Pick up a quick Karate trick today!

2. @acuhealing – Fix your poor posture as we step into the new year!

3. @davidddodle – Who knew it was that easy to add cool effects to your videos?

4. @iqbalahyar – Impress your dinner date with a fun fact about camels

5. @sir_asai – How do you pronounce “Connecticut”

In this next category called “the playlist”, it shows some of the best songs we discover through TikTok. Did you know that this year, 13 out of the 14 “Billboard Hot 100” number one songs were driven by what’s trending on TikTok. How amazing is that? Here are TikTok’s trending tunes this year.

2. “CASABLANCA” – Nuha Bahrin & Naufal Azrin

4. “Gemuruh” – Nayli Azmi, Ash Fasryll & Saiful Anwar

5. “Left and Right” – Charlie Puth ft. Jungkook of BTS

This year, many aspiring content creators around the world managed to entertain and connect with communities, and ended up launching their careers off with TikTok. Scroll down to see who are the most trendiest content creators, celebrities and artists who hit new heights on TikTok this year.

1. @upinipin.official – Upin & Ipin celebrated Deepavali with a song and dance

2. @ryanbakery – Made us laugh with their creative ideas and humour

3. @rozyanaroslan2 – The beautiful Rozyana Roslan showed us her glowy and flawless make-up routine

4. @bossjames_oe – A day in the life of the motivational Boss James

5. @drbengee – Dr. Ben Gee raises awareness of gum disease

In this day and age, a filter is a must when taking pictures. Through TikTok, many of us discovered new music and the trendiest effects to spice up your videos. Here are the TikTok trends made possible through TikTok’s creative features – and the people’s own creativity in 2022.

Musicians and artists are known to be creative. But with TikTok, the sky is the limit when it comes to self-expression! New and old musicians on TikTok now have went above and beyond to discover music that really sang to their audiences. Here are the artists who captured our community’s ears – and eyes – with the most video views throughout 2022.

This category seems to be a favourite among Malaysians – food! Due to the unlimited content creating abilities on TikTok, there will always be new food or recipes that will inspire you to try out something new and trendy.

1. @limaunipisofficial – A mouth-watering curry chicken recipe!

2. @khairulaming – Prep for a family picnic with Khairul Aming

3. @abangtapau – Taking you on scrumptious a seafood feast

4. @syedot_asmr – A simple mushroom recipe that will leave you wanting more!

5. @aniis_ismail – Check out this refreshing drink that is the perfect treat for our hot weather

This year, TikTok continues to bring together people from all over the world with common interests and curiosities. It doesn’t matter if you’re interested in cars, cooking or even cleaning – there is a community out there for you! Here are some of this year’s favorite communities.

1. Graphic Art – Adding some colour and flair to your For You feeds

2. Travel – Fulfill your wanderlust dreams!

4. Cars, Trucks & Motorcycles – What were the coolest automobiles this year?

5. Pets – Aww.. the cutest fluffy creatures on our platform

Malaysians are truly talented when it comes to creating their own effects. If you want something pretty, or something funny, or something… patriotic? Everything is there for you to try on! Have you tried any of the effects created by the featured effect masters this year?

1. @fathulimran – Published 9 effects with 11.4M Views

2. @dilladontdodat – Published 9 effects with 956K Views

3. @yedkajang – Published 14 effects with 943K Views

4. @ggatorart – Published 69 effects with 701K Views

5. @gameplus40 – Published 134 effects with 667K Views

A little retail therapy never hurt anyone, and it’s even better when you find the trendiest items or a fantastic deal on TikTok! Through this amazing little app, take advantage of hunting the best trends and great deals on tasty snacks, lifestyle accessories, cooking ware and many more.

1. @viewchin_view – What were the hottest deals during the 11/11 sale?

2. @dearcarynn – Beautiful kaftans that are perfect all year round

3. @ahma.recipe – Endless recipes you can re-create with the air fryer!

4. @datoserividaofficial – Salmon skin chips that you need to try!

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.

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The Reason Why Joel Pimentel Is Leaving Latin Boy Group CNCO

It’s a heartbreaking day for CNCO fans around the world today (Monday, 10th May). Joel Pimentel has officially announced that he’s leaving the popular Latin American boy band.

The last time we saw CNCO up close and personal was when they held their showcase here at The Garden’s Mall, Kuala Lumpur as part of their Asian tour.

The band posted an official statement on its social accounts. “We’re sad to tell you that after five and a half unforgettable and life changing years together, Friday, 14th May will be Joel’s last day as a member of CNCO,” the group stated that the 22-year-old will be playing his final livestream concert later this week as “Joel is leaving and will be pursuing new opportunities“.

The remaining members – Richard Camacho, Erick Brian Colón, Christopher Vélez and Zabdiel De Jesús – also touched on how Joel’s departure will impact CNCO moving forward. “We know this news is saddening and is going to be as hard for all of you as it is for us, but we appreciate you sticking with us. While it will be different, we are so excited to continue into this new era of CNCO, and can’t wait for all of you to see what we have in store for you!” they added.

Meanwhile, Joel also responded with the comment, “Love you guys.” In his personal statement, he elaborated, “It’s time for me to grow and explore new artistic avenues, it’s time to start building my own path and career.This is why I’ve decided to leave the band.”

Formed in 2015 on the Univision music competition series “La Banda”, CNCO has eight Top 10 hits on Billboard’s Latin pop airplay chart, including “Reggaetón Lento (Bailemos)” and “Se Vuelve Loca”. Their latest cover album, “Déjà Vu”, debuted earlier in February.

Although CNCO is moving ahead as a foursome, we’re anticipating better things in the near future ;)


BigBang’s Seungri Confirms Solo Concert In Singapore In 2019

Oh man, Seungri (real name Lee Seung-hyun; 이승현) seems to be on a roll here.  The  BIGBANG maknae announced that he’ll be holding a solo tour in Singapore next year.

This news comes when he was in our neighbouring country for the Braun Büffel’s Spring/Summer 2019 launch event. The singer, who turns 28 this coming Wednesday (12th December), was also surprised with an early birthday celebration.

The K-pop star debuted his solo album, “The Great Seungri”, earlier in July this year. Besides his 2 sold out concerts in Seoul, the entertainer was even in Malaysia to perform at the “X Infinity World Music Showcase 2018” in Genting International Convention Centre, Genting Highland, during Halloween.

“I’ll be going through Southeast Asia, and the US. I just want to say hi to all my fans worldwide. So I’m planning to do that until March. Of course, I’ll be coming to Singapore too,” Seungri was quoted as saying.

When asked about the meaning behind his album title “The Great Seungri”, the singer explained, it translates to “glorious victory” in Korean. “It means I’ve made it. Like finally, I’m growing up – (in terms of) my music and my personality,” he elaborated.

During his recent trip in Singapore, Seungri actually had an interesting encounter with a taxi driver. When he caught the driver singing BigBang’s 2015 hit, “Bang Bang Bang”, he proceeded to ask, “‘How do you know this song?’, and he said, ‘I don’t know, it’s by some K-pop artist, but I love this song’,” he recalled.

“(So I asked), ‘Do you know how many members are in this group?’ And he said, ‘Maybe 2 or 3’. That was so funny. I couldn’t tell him that that song was my song,” the K-pop star added.

Seungri’s fellow BigBang members – T.O.P, G-Dragon, Daesung and Taeyang – are currently carrying out their mandatory Korean military service. Seungri is expected to enlist next year. But not before he brings his solo tour to Singapore “sometime in February or March”.

Fingers crossed he’ll drop by Malaysia again. K-pop fans here will be ready to welcome him with open arms ;)

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TWICE’s Mina To Participate In Upcoming Comeback Despite Health Concerns

TWICE member Mina (미나) is reportedly joining her band members in their upcoming September comeback.

It was announced before that she will not participate in the group’s scheduled activities – including the recent TWICELIGHTS concert tour – to take a break due to issues concerning her health.

According to industry insiders, the 22-year-old decided to take part in the music video filming after discussions with the agency. They further added that all her fellow members showed their full support and assisted her throughout the process. As a result, she was able to finish the filming without any problems. However, they are still uncertainty whether she will be able to join the promotional cycle for the new song.

As a respond to the news, TWICE’s entertainment agency, JYP Entertainment came out with an official statement to address the issue, “We cannot give the answer to the reports right now. We will release an official announcement about this matter when the time is right.”

It was revealed previously by JYP that the Japanese-born idol was diagnosed with anxiety disorder. They further added that Mina’s participation with her group’s future projects will be based on her decision and her fellow members’ decision.

While we hope to see Mina in action again, we hope she wouldn’t feel pressured to perform in public anytime soon.


KLIA2’s New PSC Tax To Increase By 45% In 2018

Travellers who are flying internationally next year take note: the new passenger service charge (PSC) at KLIA2 will see an increase of 45% in 2018.

In order to promote fair competition among the airlines, it’s been confirm that the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) will be increasing the current charge of RM50 to RM73. This will apply to all long haul flights (except the ASEAN region).

As it stands, the PSC charges for domestic flights costs RM11 while flights to ASEAN countries is at RM 35 at all airports. Once the new implementation takes place next year, the PSC charges for KLIA2 will be the same as KLIA and other airports.

In addition to the aforementioned airport tax, a new levy will also be imposed when departing Malaysian airports next year. It is understood that passengers who are transiting in KLIA or KLIA2 towards another destination will be subjected to a RM1 levy. While the RM1 charge probably won’t matter much, the increase of 45% in KLIA2’s PSC for 2018 won’t sit well with many folks.

For more information, check out the PSC guide for Malaysia airports here.

Source: Places & Foods / Featured image: Reuters.


Enjoy RM3 Ice Cream At Inside Scoop With Their 6th Anniversary Promotion

Have a sweet tooth? Then look no further than Inside Scoop as their variety of ice cream can satisfy any sugar-filled needs. Especially now, with their 6th anniversary promotion allowing you to enjoy more for less.

From 21st November to 1st December, ice cream lovers can rejoice over the creamy delight for only RM3. Giving you the perfect opportunity to chow down on your favourite flavour or try something new at participating outlet.

Starting from 7pm onward until closing time, join in on these participating outlet, as they serve you your favourite ice cream flavours, at these specific dates. Please note that the promotion will only be available at specific outlets on their scheduled date.

If that is still not enough for you, then what about getting the ice cream for RM1 instead of RM3. All you have to do to unlock the wondrous price, is by tagging your friends on the comment section of their Facebook and Instagram post. Once they achieve 36,000 tag comments, then the RM1 ice-cream is yours.

What’s more, there will also be a kids ice cream eating competition at the participating outlets. The fastest kid to finish up a scoop of ice cream will be awarded a VIP card. That entitles them to a 15% discount on their Inside Scoop purchases in 2020.

For us grown ups seeking a bit of action, fret not, as there is also a competition with them giving away vouchers worth RM1000. Be a part of a 3 men team in a match of Tic Tac Toe, against other teams of 3. Each move in the match will required you to devour a scoop of ice cream. The team with 3 empty cups in a row wins!

There will be two preliminary rounds at each participating outlet. The winners will then compete in a final round for the vouchers. There are 16 winners in total for the competition, so good luck on the competition!

So make sure to mark your calendars and save up that belly. We can’t wait for the 6th anniversary of Inside Scoop to arrive in KL this 21st November. For more information about the competition and the event itself, please click here.

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Our Dato Inches His Way To Smashing Glory

It was a tough match but Malaysian pride and one of the world’s international badminton champions, our Dato Lee Chong Wei, just about managed to wing it. Dato, who just recovered from his Thomas Cup Finals injury, took on India’s Parupalli Kashyap in London Olympic Games 2012’s badminton quarter finals at the Wembley Arena just hours ago.

Audience and fans described the match as a close call one (he won 21-19, 21-11) but Lee Chong Wei, who is a silver medalist at the Beijing Olympics in 2008, attributed it to a case of wanting to win too badly due to the unmistakable pressure to win.

“There’s no point dwelling on the first game as I realized my mistakes and made the necessary changes in the second game. After three matches, I believe I am 80% in terms of readiness but I have to make do with that and face Chen Long. Chen Long will be a different challenge but one that I have to face and I will do my best to make the final”, he said after the match. (Source)

Dato Lee Chong Wei is now determined to inch his way to glory in what is said to be the final Olympic Games appearance of his career as a badminton player. The challenge toughens as he is slated to play China’s Chen Long in the semi-finals on Friday.

We’re right behind you, Dato! Go for gold!

Catch the men’s singles semifinals at 8:30pm on 3rd August 2012 (Friday) on Stadium Astro (Astro Channel 849). Alternatively, you could also watch the match via the Official Olympic Channel on YouTube.


(UPDATE) #LanewaySG: Lineup Announced For Laneway Fest 2016

Get your festival spirit ready, everybody.

In 2016, one of the most popular music and art festivals in the world, St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival, will return to its iconic locations including Singapore, New Zealand, and 5 Australian cities.

Laneway Festival will be returning to Singapore for its 6th year with a slew of diverse yet spectacular music lineup on 30th January 2016 (Saturday) at The Meadow, Gardens By The Bay.

Earlier this year, Laneway Festival in Singapore featured St. Vincent, FKA Twigs, Angus & Julia Stone, Banks, Chet Faker, Lykke Li, Royal Blood, and more.

This year around, the festival, which is known for its creative collaborations with food markets and local art installations, is moving beyond the indie music genre. Festival goers can look forward to grooving out to electro music producer Flume or rocking out with American experimental rock group Battles.

Ticketing info as well as tickets are available via Sistic.

The full dates and venues for Laneway Festival 2016 are as follows:

We’ll now leave you with one of our favourite songs from Flume.

No matter which year you’re born in, The 1975 will make Laneway Festival Singapore 2016 even more of a smash not to miss.

That’s right, festival goers! The English indie rock band is going to perform at next year’s Laneway Festival Singapore ;)

Formed in 2002, The 1975 consists of vocalist/guitarst Matthew Healy, guitarist Adam Hann, drummer George Daniel, and bassist Ross MacDonald.

The English indie rock band has been garnering fans since the release of its hit debut album in 2013. So far, they’ve released 4 EPs, but its self-titled debut album was the one that blasted them to stardom by getting to the top spot in the UK Albums Chart in September 2013.

In the following year, the lads kicked off their sold-out UK tour that included shows at both Manchester Academy and London’s Brixton Academy. They continued with landmark shows at the Royal Albert Hall and Alexandra Palace before going on a sold-out tour across the US.

Earlier in October this year, the band released “Love Me”, their latest single from their 2nd album. Titled “I Like It When You Sleep, for You Are So Beautiful Yet So Unaware of It”, the album is slated for release in February 2016.

With The 1975 being the notable addition to the current lineup, festival goers are guaranteed to have an epic good time at Laneway Festival 2016.

For more information, hit up their website or their Facebook page.

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2013 Billboard Music Awards Winners

So, the 2013 Billboard Music Awards (BBMA) just happened at the MGM Grand Garden Arena in Las Vegas. The star-studded night saw the attendance from the roster some of the industry’s biggest stars and specially invited guests. Needless to say, our favourite R&B girl Rihanna aka RiRi swept the R&B categories at the award, winning an award in all three (Top R&B Artist, Top R&B Album, Top R&B Song). She was nominated for 10 awards in total, tying in close for second most awards of the night with Gotye.


12-Year-Old Miki In A Relationship With 24-Year-Old Muyi

How far would you go for a publicity stunt? Apparently, in China, they would go as far as (almost) branding themselves a pedophile.

Akama Miki, a 12-year-old Canadian child model and singer, who has about 500,000 Weibo (a Chinese social network platform similar to Twitter) followers, has gone public about her relationship with Zhang Muyi, a 24-year-old Chinese pop star.

The duo claimed that they are madly in love despite their age difference and their odd relationship has obviously caught the attention of thousands. (Source)

Especially on the regional level, as they are both popular icons in China:

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Both were also seen being pretty vocal about their love for each other, with Miki posting up messages like, “Wait until I’m old enough to marry you, and then I’m going to say ‘I do’” and Muyi responding with, “I simply can’t wait for these next four birthdays of yours to pass, I’m counting down each one”.

The response also included a photo of them sharing cake on Miki’s 12th birthday.

See. It’s weird to even say, “12th birthday”.

Their relationship and public displays of affection (read: undying love declarations) have since gone on to upset many fans/followers. Much more so when Muyi has denied any claims that his relationship with Miki is merely a publicity stunt. He has reportedly explain, “Many people have doubted us and our love story. There’s nothing we can do about this, nor do we feel the need to prove anything to these people. All we can do is continue to persevere with our love, our life, and our being together.” (Source)

How this is legitimate or legally right, we’re not sure. The pair continues to trend on Twitter as the news of their apparent romance spread. (Source)

Our thoughts? Strip away the model/singer/pop star titles and you’ll find so many wrongs in this union. But that’s not our obstacle to overcome.


“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” Review: The Funniest Film You’ll See This Year

In 2006, the world was blessed with Sacha Baron Cohen’s “Borat”. An American mockumentary comedy film that forever changed the landscape of cinema. A scathing piece of satire launched against the so-called “American Dream“. Through the character of Borat, Cohen had exposed the systemic issues that had plagued a nation. It tackled everything from feminism to racism to the American War on Terror. All without sounding the least bit preachy. Even if you couldn’t quite understand all of its nuances, we could all revel at Cohen’s amazingly thick skin in the face of his visibly disturbed captive audience, or victims.

Now, in 2020, he returns once more with the sequel, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm”. It originally had a longer, more absurd name. It was supposed to be called “Borat: Gift of Pornographic Monkey to Vice Premier Mikhael Pence to Make Benefit Recently Diminished Nation of Kazakhstan”. Doesn’t quite roll off the tongue, does it? There’s a certain amount of trepidation felt when approaching this film. So much anxiety and anticipation surrounding this film can be summed up in one simple question. Can this film live up to its predecessor’s legacy? The only appropriate answer would be yes…it very nice!

As expected, the film’s premise is as ridiculous as its title. The mockumentary follows Borat as he travels to the US of A once again for the Kazakhstani government. This time, he’s sent to give a pornographic monkey to US Vice-President Mike Pence. This isn’t fictional, mind you. All this is happening for real. Along the way, though, Borat’s daughter, Tutar follows him along. After Tutar supposedly devours the monkey, Borat decides to instead give her away to Pence. Let the chaos begin!

The thing that put the original film on the map was its stunning shock-value. Prior to 2006, we’d never seen a film that blurred the line between what’s real and fictional. It was an amazing exercise in schadenfreude as we watched live reactions of people to Borat attacking the nation’s sacred institutions. It was transgressive, revolutionary and groundbreaking. So if you came in here, hoping to feel the same way, we caution you to temper your expectations. It doesn’t feel nearly as awe-inspiring as it did the first time around. Once you’ve come to terms with the fact, you’ll find that there’s still plenty to enjoy with the film.

“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” doesn’t shy away from tackling major matters of contention in the States. And when we say tackle, we mean lampoon. The whole film serves as a sort of litmus test to see how egregious the American way of life truly is and boy is it ugly. The film’s pacing masterfully compounds one abominable instance after another. One of the most memorable scene in the film is when Borat purchases a chocolate cake and has a baker pipe “Jews Will Not Replace Us” on the cake. Not a single ounce of protest or word of resistance. It was both deeply disturbing and hilarious at the same time.

Things get even more insane when his daughter accidentally swallows an inedible baby figurine. Borat proceeds to take her to a Christian Crisis Pregnancy Centre to get the baby out. There were moments in which we thought that these events couldn’t possibly be real. Nearly none of it was staged! Those were very real people who had the supreme displeasure of encountering Borat and Tutar. Admittedly, there were some plot beats that the film retreads. Namely, the scene in which Borat seeks spiritual guidance from a religious group. It’s anything but heartwarming, though. It may even be a little offensive, depending on who you ask.

In terms of scale, “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” is far more ambitious than its predecessor. Seeing that it actually managed to drag high-profile politicians into this film. Somehow, they got Donald Trump’s legal advisor Rudy Giuliani to sit down in an interview with them. The writing of the mockumentary is brilliant. Every word Borat and Tutar say are carefully crafted to best elicit their desired responses. There’s a jaw-dropping scene in which they convince a male plastic surgeon to say on camera that he’d sexually assault Tutar if Borat wasn’t there. Some people might call that entrapment. We call that comedy gold.

Oh, and if any of you were wondering whether the film was going to be tamer with the inclusion of a female co-star, you can breathe easy. Maria Baklova’s Tutar is every bit a match for Cohen’s Borat. Arguably, her presence in the film makes the whole affair even grosser and weirder. Tutar has this unique ability to lower people’s defences due to society’s preconceptions of women. Thus, it lends more power to her scenes when she shatters our notion of femininity. That ballroom scene in which she performs her…period dance will be forever etched in our brains.

For all of the film’s provocative glory, there are some minor flaws to it. For one, the film is fairly one-sided in its attack on the American Right. It would have made for a more balanced experience if we’d seen Borat sling some mud at the Democrats as well. Perhaps invade a feminist rally or harass a gay pride parade. Some of the scripted scenes between Borat and Tutar overstayed their welcome at times. As amusing as the writing is, the real strength of the film comes from its uncanny power to get a rise out of people. Thankfully, these scenes are few and far between. All forgivable detractions to an otherwise unforgettable experience.

“Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” might not be as groundbreaking as the original but it certainly is as hilarious as its predecessor. Fans of the first film and newcomers alike will find this film to be a gut-busting affair from start to finish. All at the expense of the American public. In the words of its titular hero: it very nice!

In a year so full of horror and heartache, “Subsequent Moviefilm” is a cathartic break to the hellscape that is 2020. Those with a weaker tolerance for vulgarity and public indecency may want to skip this one. For all you wonderful degenerate lovers of satire out there, this film is a huge win!

You can now check out “Borat Subsequent Moviefilm” on Amazon Prime Video as of today. Be sure to tell us your favourite moment in the comments down below.

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#Krewella: The Short Form Of Why They’re Suing Each Other

The story of Krewella starts out like an American fable: 2 sisters (Jahan Yousaf and Yasmine Yousaf) and one former boyfriend (Kris Trindl) from a Chicago suburb form a music group and, using some social-media savvy, rocket to fame as headliners of popular EDM festivals worldwide. The 3 met as students at Glenbrook North High School.

On 8th June 2010, the 3 are said to have marked “a vow to put aside any other career plans outside of music and commit to Krewella” with tattoos of the date. The 3 then moved into a loft together in Chicago and came up with an idea to mix heavy-metal-inspired performances with EDM. The sisters would sing on stage while Trindl would stay behind the sound deck as the DJ.

But the huge success would only come after they hooked up with another Glenbrook North High School graduate named Jake Udell, who had gone into marketing and became adept at using social media.

Unfortunately, now the trouble happens: Kris Trindl is suing sisters Jahan Yousaf and Yasmine Yousaf for at least $5 million for kicking him out of the group and for allegedly violating an oath that dates back to when they got “6-8-10” tattooed onto their bodies.

Trindl says he missed a flight to Mexico City in March 2014 to perform at the Electric Daisy Carnival. Thereafter, Trindl says he was ushered into a living room at Udell’s home for a meeting led by an “interventionist,” where others told him to go into rehab.

Trindl didn’t think that was necessary, but a day later, he says Yasmine and Udell told him it was time to take a break from the group and get healthy. The DJ/producer says he acquiesced, through still created new music for the group. It didn’t matter, he adds. According to the complaint, “It was not Kris’ health or sobriety the others were thinking about, it was all about keeping him off the road so Jahan and Yasmine could establish themselves to live audiences as a duo without Kris, so they could eventually erase him completely from Krewella and reap greater financial rewards.”

At that point, attorneys began getting involved. Trindl’s presence began being diminished, and after he saw a billboard of the group without his presence, he retained Dina LaPolt and litigator William Hochberg.

Trindl’s lawsuit is a unique one that befits an age where electronic music has exploded in appeal. The plaintiff says he went through pains to deal with alcoholism and after he got sober, the Yousaf sisters didn’t like the fact that he wouldn’t party anymore, mistook his condition for depression and began scheming to deny him membership in the group.

From March of 2012 until March of 2013, it was non-stop music, good times and partying for the members of Krewella, and the money started rolling in. Kris and the Yousaf sisters were public about their drinking and partying, posting on the Internet video dispatches from the road that only served to stoke their popularity with an ever-growing worldwide fan base.

Kris used alcohol to try to cope with the pressure. By late summer of 2013, he knew he had a drinking problem and checked himself into a detox program and then a 30-day rehab program. But the Yousaf sisters didn’t like the new, sober Kris, who took care of business but did not party or drink anymore. They thought he was depressed, although he explained it was just part of the recovery process.

At this time, Udell, the Yousaf sisters and others conspired to remove Kris from the group altogether. Now that the band was successful, they figured they could always hire outside people to write and produce music for far less money than it would cost to continue splitting their income equally with Kris, as they have done (one-third to each member).

The other side retained attorney Richard Busch.

The two sides went back and forth about whether Trindl’s share of live performance income should be reduced (LaPolt’s suggestion) or whether Trindl should resign from the band, check himself into rehab for 60 days, and then possibly, rejoin the band if the Yousaf sisters allowed (Busch’s alleged insistence).

“Busch’s outrageous September 25th letter, which purported to be an ultimatum, precipitated the filing of this lawsuit,” says the complaint that demands declaratory and injunctive relief plus damages for breach of contract, breach of fiduciary duty and violations of the Lanham Act.

As of time of writing, Busch has yet to comment on this.


Malaysian Fan Got Scammed RM800 For Fake Shawn Mendes Concert Tickets

It was just this Saturday (5th October) that Shawn Mendes entertained local as part of his 2019 world tour at Bukit Jalil. Not all fans were smiling however, as some of them failed to get their hands on tickets to see their favourite star. Worse still, some of them even got scammed.

One such incident happened to Putri Noraini, who paid around RM800 for 2 tickets that turned out to be fakes. Putri like many fans, relied on other platforms to find resellers for tickets, after they were unable to get theirs from the official site.

“I bought the ticket from this carousell account. We even met the person at Summit since she wanted to give the ticket physically,”  she wrote in one of the picture on her social media.

She later discovered that the tickets were fake at the entrance of the stadium. Putri felt that something was amidst when she failed to scan her ticket. She was sent to the customer service by the staff, where they eventually broke the news to her.

Unfortunately, the music fan already knew getting to see Mendes was going to be tough when she found out that tickets might not be transferable as they were linked to the buyer’s IC and name. When she tried contacting her buyer, all she got for a response was silence.

So let this be a reminder, while some resellers might have been legitimate, there are a lot more that are scammers. So if you want to see your favourite star on stage, please buy it from the official stores. If a deal on any platform sounds too good to be true, it probably is.

Source: Twitter. Featured Image: Jinson Chee.

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12 Things That We Loved & Disliked At Good Vibes Festival 2019

How are everyone’s post-Good Vibes withdrawal symptoms holding up! Good Vibes Festival has once again come and gone, leaving us festival-goers pining for more. Last weekend’s (21st & 22nd July) experience was like no other — one that was steeped in amazing music, excellent people, fashion and positive energy.

Held on the magical fields of The Ranch at Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands, the sixth edition of Good Vibes Festival saw the likes of nu-disco producer Mura Masa, rap heavyweight duo Rae Sremmurd,  R&B singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar, ambient-pop band Cigarettes After Sex, and Malaysia’s pop queen Yuna headlining the event.

However, this year’s Good Vibes proved to be a mixed bag. Major gripes were made about the severe overcrowding; a staggering 20,000 attendees turned up for this event this year — an increase from last year’s 15,000. This severely affected the experience for most festival-goers — resulting in issues like having insufficient areas to sit, as well as massive human traffic jams occurring in between sets.

But hey, we’re not here to sweat over the small stuff! There were plenty of positives to take away from Good Vibes Festival 2019 — chiefly the stellar electronic acts, the immersive pop-ups, plus the fresh new experience that was the Boiler Room Malaysia stage.

So what did we like, love and felt could be improved for this year’s Good Vibes Festival? We tell all in our review.

We’ve known for some time that Mura Masa‘s music was good, but we didn’t expect him to be this good. The UK-based producer was on fire that that night, performing a near-flawless set which saw him incorporate live instrumentation, samples, loops, and at one point even busting out into an auto-tuned voicebox solo on 2018 single “Complicated”.

Known primarily for his high-profile collaborations with hip-hop artists such as A$AP Rocky and Desiigner, Mura Musa surprised crowds by announcing rapper and singer Fliss on stage. Fliss’ spunk and swagger brought a whole new dimension to Mura Masa’s live set — she belted out songs such as “Nuggets” by Bonzai, “Firefly” by NAO, “1 Night ” by Charli XCX, and even rapped A$AP Rocky’s “Love$ick” with ease. Accompanied by a light-laden show and vivid projections of moving song sleeve art covers, Mura Musa’s set was an experience to remember.

It’s a shame that lo-fi act Joji appeared on stage so early at 6pm on Day 1, while a huge portion of people were still streaming into the festival grounds. The Japanese-Australian singer was incredibly charismatic throughout his hour-long set — trading his usual, self-deprecating banter with the audience.

Ever the comedian, the 88rising artist peppered his set with off-kilter antics such as cartwheeling on stage, free-styling Tourism Malaysia’s “Malaysia, truly Asia” jingle, and refused to perform Vanessa Carlton’s “A Thousand Miles” because it was “too gangsta”. He even sang Randy Newman’s “You’ve Got A Friend In Me” — much to the amusement of the crowds.

Good Vibes Festival this year saw the introduction of London-based global online music broadcasting platform Boiler Room. The Boiler Room sets held at The Electric Fields stage were an immensely fun experience, and we hope that this can be a mainstay for future Good Vibes.

Staying true to fashion, the Boiler Room set allowed audiences to stand and party behind DJs — reminiscent of mobs hyping up Grime artists during performances. Towards the end of Day 2, Malaysian trap stalwarts Lapsap invited at least close to a hundred members of the audience to join on stage.

This brings us to our next point — Hey Lapsap, why didn’t you play the drop to Bohemian Rhapsody?

Good Vibes did a great job in curating acts that would’ve never been on our radar. First up: English alternative rock band Nothing But Thieves. With their abrasive guitar riffs, powerful falsetto vocals, and heart-wrenching lyrics, the four-piece outfit was reminiscent of other British indie bands like The Neighbourhood and Catfish and the Bottlemen.

Another gem we found was New Zealand-based producer Baynk. While still relatively new to the scene (he doesn’t even have a Wikipedia page), he impressed with his original compositions — which sounded like a cross between Ryan Hemsworth, Masego and How to Dress Well. Baynk completely stole the show with his future bass remixes of hip-hop classics and impressive saxophone solos — all while hypnotising audiences with his off-kilter dance moves.

Over at the Netflix booth, we were transported to the year 1983, in Hawkins, Indiana! We’ve got to give mad props to Netflix Malaysia for recognising the hype and creating an immersive Stranger Things 3 themed experience.

Long, snaking queues were seen outside the “Stranger Vibes” Mirror Room, and punters were happy with the ample photo opportunities and the vintage video games provided. We particularly love how the exterior of the pop-up store was designed (Spoiler alert!) — remember that scene when the Demorgogan came crashing through Starcourt Mall?

Read about our “Stranger Vibes” coverage here.

Admittedly, Daniel Caesar sounds way better when he’s performing in an intimate, enclosed setting. When we caught him last year at The Pavilion in Singapore, he was performing in a room burning with sage incense — giving his presence a more ethereal, spiritual feel to it. Nevertheless, Daniel Caesar didn’t disappoint this year, delivering a slew of hits with his four-piece backing band.

Caesar was a complete revelation that night — crooning out heart-wrenching tracks such as “Best Part”, “Get You” and “Hold You Down” from acclaimed 2017 effort “Freudian”, while mixing it up with songs from sophomore 2019 offering “Case Study 01”. It was a perfect opportunity to cuddle with a loved one, especially amid the cool weather and magical atmosphere.

Apart from good music, festival-goers were ecstatic to see art installations at the festival grounds and regularly posed there for #OOTD pictures. The colourful structure near the main stage area was designed by Architectural designer Pamela Tan, while artist and designer Suzy Sulaiman created a stunning wave-like installation of kaleidoscopic, translucent tiles that were lit up with colour-changing spotlights at The Electric Fields. Pretty trippy stuff, we must admit.

This year, we were spoiled for choice when it came to the incredible host of electronic acts. First up, we had the top-notch Mura Masa; followed by the likes of trap-house princess Yaeji, the electro-pop sensation that was Jai Wolf, and Baynk. For those that stayed out past midnight, they were treated to the sounds of trap stalwart San Holo and frequent Ariana Granda collaborator Cashmere Cat on Day 1, and Australian house prodigy Anna Lunoe on Day 2.

All these acts presented opportunities for audiences to stretch their legs, let off some steam, and dance the night away.

With a recent rise in Asian representation in film (hi, Crazy Rich Asians), food, and fashion, it’s about high time music got some love too. This year alone saw five high profile, Asian acts — Joji, Yaeji, Rad Museum, Dean, and Yuna — and we feel that this is the absolute direction to go.

Yo organisers, do you think we could have Mitski or Rich Brian here at Good Vibes next year, please?

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There was a mosh pit at Dato freakin’ Maw. Well, Rae Srummurd tried to drum one up during their set — but it’s near impossible to have one of the same effect in a packed crowd. Thankfully, Malaysian rap honcho Jin Hackman was there at Dato Maw’s performance to record it first-hand.

This was what we felt was sorely lacking at this year’s Good Vibes — the pure, unbridled and unharnessed energy normally associated with hardcore or rock gigs.

Like what we mentioned earlier, there were way too many people were at this festival. We suggest Good Vibes take a page out of Laneway Festival Singapore’s book. Criticised in their 2015 edition for being overcrowded, Laneway Singapore made several swift changes – expanding the festival grounds, implementing a no re-entry policy, and adding different stages the following year.

It seemed a tad incongruous for organisers to put a bulk of the more popular acts on Day 1. This resulted in many tough decisions to be made – most notably Mura Masa clashing with Yaeji’s set. With two quality electronic acts to choose from, audiences were disgruntled on having to choose only one.

Another prominent scheduling issue would be Joji‘s performance at 6pm. Due to technical issues at the wrist-tag collection booth outside, many arrived late or missed Joji’s set. We hope this can be rectified in future editions of Good Vibes.

All in all, Good Vibes Festival 2019 was a brilliant experience and we had a truly enjoyable time there. Onward and upwards!

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Ladies Night: Pink Party with ROZZ at Signature @ The Roof

Wednesdays only mean one thing — it’s ladies night! ;)

The Roof celebrates femininity with a special edition of Signature’s Ladies Night! Dress in pink and bling and make this a night that you will never forget by dancing to 80s and 90s music while enjoying special cocktail promotions all night long. Apart from that, you will also be entertained by the one and only ROZZ.

ROZZ, one of the most sought-after performers in KL is known for her major influences in her musical style that is far from anything generic. Her style encompasses the likes of many artists including Barbra Streisand, Joan Sutherland, Freddie Mercury, Grace Jones and Diamanda Galas.

Entry: RM70.00 per pax | 1 bottle entitles 4 pax entry (Veuve Clicquot/Glenmorangie/Belvedere)

For more information, visit Signature at The Roof on Facebook.


Brad Pitt Talks About His History With Drugs

Brad Pitt was Angelina Jolie’s biggest supporter as she underwent and recovered from her double mastectomy. But, the 49-year-old father of six hasn’t always been the family man he is today. In an interview in Esquire’s June/July issue, the “World War Z” star opens up about his history with drugs and why he decided to move forward with his life:

For a long time I thought I did too much damage – drug damage. I was a bit of a drifter. A guy who felt he grew up in something of a vacuum and wanted to see things, wanted to be inspired. I followed that other thing. I spent years f**king off. But then I got burnt out and felt that I was wasting my opportunity.

Then, Brad Pitt confessed that about a decade ago, he made a conscious change. “It was an epiphany—a decision not to squander my opportunities. It was a feeling of, ‘Get up.’ Because otherwise, what’s the point?”, he said.

Note: In the same breath, Brad also revealed that he has a legit condition called prosopagnosia. Prosopagnosia has, in the past, earned him a lot of haters because people got offended when he couldn’t remember them – or their faces. Even if they’ve had what he calls “a real conversation” with him, he struggled afterwards to remember outlines and features of faces of the people that he has met.


Noel Gallagher Takes A Dig At EDM; Avicii & deadmau5 Hit Back

The typically cynical Noel Gallagher took a shot at Avicii and other festival-headlining DJs in a series of interviews surrounding Scotland’s T In The Park festival earlier this month. Now Avicii and fellow Gallagher-shaded producer deadmau5 are responding to the High Flying Birds frontman.

Gallagher had said of his fellow headliner Avicii, “I don’t know anything about Avicii. I don’t wish to know anything about Avicii. It sounds like an artist from the Renaissance period.” Of the DJ’s then-impending set, Gallagher said “Don’t worry, I can save [the festival] after that.”

In another interview, he said that festivals are becoming “disturbing, if a dude in a hat and a pair of fake DJ decks pressing play on a CD player is what it’s all about. That’s quite a bleak future.”

Gallaghers’ comments essentially assert the current state of the music industry (the music itself, the fall of record stores, the rise of streaming) isn’t real, commendable, or something to take pride in. That we don’t wake up being proud of our producers, that it’s all for not. The former Oasis guitarist even goes as far to insult acts in his genre of music, the Arctic Monkeys, calling them “too cool for school”. Gallagher who has also previously made snarky comments about Ed Sheeran and Bastille, is perhaps just an old dog who can’t keep with the times but this sort of behaviour sure isn’t welcomed and Avicii has made that very clear by responding on Instagram.

His post of a “South Park” clip was accompanied by a caption saying, “Sounds like you’re playing the wrong festival if you’re at the same time dissing its entire audiences music taste you silly sausage! :O. (PS: Guess what: There are still good bands, still making great music that changes peoples lives, – what is really “sad” is hearing a old time musician like yourself confessing so bluntly and openly to not having an open mind to new music by dissing shit u havnt even heard , I really didnt think someone whose whole image is being witty would turn all stereotype ‘bitter ol timer rocker’ like that lol. I Wish you nothing but the best and hope you one day will broaden your music taste and keep developing urself as an artist and musicians.I would actually love to preview you my album song by song and hear your honest feedback but I dare you to say the same thing afterwards // “Dude in a hat”🎩”.

https://youtu.be/qmWdkYPT2dA?t=7m21s Sounds like youre playing the wrong festival if youre at the same time dissing its entire audiences music taste you silly sausage! :O. (PS: Guess what: There are still good bands, still making great music that changes peoples lives, – what is really “sad” is hearing a old time musician like yourself confessing so bluntly and openly to not having an open mind to new music by dissing shit u havnt even heard , I really didnt think someone whose whole image is being witty would turn all stereotype ‘bitter ol timer rocker’ like that lol. I Wish you nothing but the best and hope you one day will broaden your music taste and keep developing urself as an artist and musicians. I would actually love to preview you my album song by song and hear your honest feedback but I dare you to say the same thing afterwards // “Dude in a hat”🎩

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EDM’s biggest troll deadmau5 also got in on the action. After Gallagher opened the interview with, “Hello, this is deadmau5 without the stupid f*cking hat,” he replied, “Well I’m Noel Gallagher, without the stupid accent”. Watch the video below:

What are your thoughts on Noel Gallagher’s remarks? Let us know by sounding off in the comments box.

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Contest: Win A “Perfect For Collectors” Limited Edition Haig Club Mini

So, here’s something drinkers will appreciate!

Haig Club recently released a collectible limited edition miniature 5CL bottle, exclusively available with every purchase of Haig Club Single Grain Scotch Whisky till end of January 2016. Luckily for our readers, we’ve got 10 units of these Haig Club bottles to give away!

E-mail your answers and your details (name, IC, contact) to submit@hype.my.

The miniature bottle comes with a box as well so we dare say that it will make an ideal Chinese New Year / Valentine’s gift for liquor bottle collectors. Good luck ;)

For more information on Haig Club, hit up their Facebook page.


Japan Expo Malaysia Returns This July With More Excitement

Malaysia will once again host the biggest Japanese culture convention this coming July in a three-day Japan Expo Malaysia 2018!

Organised by G-Yu Creative, the first Japan Expo Malaysia in 2017 attracted more than 40,000 visitors, featuring viral sensation Pikotaro.

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This year, the festival aims to bring in more hype and waves of excitement with a variety of performances ranging from the traditional and cultural ones to the electrifying J-pop music.

Some of the announced performers from Japan include METROPOLIS de ONELIA, Himika Natsume, Chocolate Bomb, Rickey&Rabbie, Naomichi Hanazono, and more.

Apart from the music performances, numerous exhibitions will take place to promote Japanese products including food, fashion accessories, designer goods, cosmetics, and even halal products for the Muslims.

Entrance to the event is FREE, taking place from 27th to 29th July 2018 at Pavilion KL.

For more information, visit japanexpomalaysia.com


“KPop Star 2” Premieres December On One HD

The global search for the next Korean pop star is back and it returns for the second season bigger and better. With FIVE times more applicants this season, “KPop Star 2” will see even more promising and talented individuals from around the world vying to be the next K-Pop Idol.

This new season also sees the auditions taking place in Korea, Australia, Europe and the US!

KPop Star promises to unearth the next big Korean pop star from around the world. Open to contestants from Europe, South America, the US and Korea, “KPop Star 2” will feature judges from South Korea’s “Big Three” entertainment labels, BoA from SM Entertainment, Yang Hyun Suk of YG Entertainment, and J. Y. Park of JYP Entertainment.

Singer BoA is a current recording artist with SM Entertainment which manages stars including Girls’ Generation, Super Junior, SHINee, TVXQ and f(x). Yang Hyun Suk is a singer and former member of Seo Taiji & Boys, as well as the founder, owner, and chief executive officer of YG Entertainment that boasts artists including BIGBANG, 2NE1, and PSY. J.Y. Park is a singer, songwriter, dancer, record producer and the chief executive officer and founder of JYP Entertainment which is home to performers such as Wonder Girls, 2AM, 2PM and Kim So Young.

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Park Ji Min the winner of the inaugural season of KPOP STAR in 2011 was given the opportunity of signing with YG Entertainment, SM Entertainment or JYP Entertainment. She chose JYP Entertainment and has since made her debut has one-half of a K-pop female duo “15&”.

“KPop Star 2” premieres first and exclusively on 4th December 2012 (Tuesday) at 11:45pm on OneHD (Astro B.yond Ch393), and will be airing every following Tuesday after at 11:45pm.

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#2016KMJ: Here’s Your Chance To Take A Selfie With Johor Sultan’s Optimus Prime Truck

Who’s keen on snapping a selfie with the Sultan of Johor’s customised Transformers look-alike truck?

In conjunction with the annual Kembara Mahkota Johor (2016 KMJ), Sultan Ibrahim Almarhum Sultan Iskandar will be hitting the road with this year’s headliner for the royal road trip: his 3 Mack trucks. Not 1, not 2, but 3 freaking Mack trucks!

For its 19th edition, this year’s KMJ will see the Sultan driving his RM1.4 million custom made red, blue, and white Mack truck (from Brisbane, Australia) around state from 14th May to 17th May. It is reportedly the most expensive Mack truck in the world.

According to The New Straits Times, the Sultan’s Optimus Prime look-alike truck will be accompanied by 2 other Mack trucks – one with a scorpion theme on its body and the other an orange coloured theme truck – which will be driven by Tunku Mahkota Johor Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and Tunku Panglima Johor Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim.

Aside from the gigantic eye-popping Mack trucks, the road trip will also include 2 busses, 35 Harley Davidson superbikes, and 10 four-wheel drive vehicles during the 842km tour over 10 districts.

The journey will begin from the Johor Baharu City Council Square this Saturday (14th May) and will end at the Eastern Dispersal Link Highway (EDL), Pandan Rest and Recreation Area the following Tuesday (17th May).

To those intending to catch the entourage, be sure to show up at Dataran Bandaraya this Saturday for the flag off ceremony.


Furious 7: The FF Cast + James Wan On Dealing With Loss & Grief On TODAY

Box office record-breaking opening aside, the cast and crew of “Furious 7“, including first-time “Fast & Furious” Malaysian-born director James Wan, came together to talk about the loss they suffered when co-star Paul Walker passed away in a tragic car crash.

In the exclusive interview with TODAY, the cast gathered around the movie’s iconic family table at the backyard of the Toretto house with host Natalie Morales to remember the man who was like family to them all.

They revealed how each and every single one of them processed the reality of Paul’s death and dealt with the grief, and confessed that they’re still dealing with it.

We quote Jordana Brewster, who played Mia Toretto (Vin Diesel’s sister) aka Paul Walker’s wife in the “Fast & Furious” movies:

I don’t think it’s something any of us will ever get over. He was the most wonderful, light, beautiful spirit ever, and he’ll be forever missed.

All in the same breath, the “Furious 7” cast also talked about the high-pressure process which involved finding a way to finish Paul’s scenes, which were only 85% complete at the time of his death. Watch the extended interview below.

We know, right? The “Fast & Furious” family has truly extended beyond the screen and ingrained deeply in the lives of the franchise’s fans. Paul Walker aka Brian O’Conner has truly left behind a great legacy to tell for years to come.

To balance it out, here’s a random funny video of the late Paul Walker pretending to be Vin Diesel on the set of “Fast & Furious”.

Meanwhile, don’t forget to check out some “Furious 7” fun facts here.

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

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Hype Picks: Best Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week (7th – 13th November)

How is your November coming along? Now that the year is close to an end, many are already planning to unwind and maybe plan ahead for the following year.

This week, there are tons of activities for you to do in order to get better, from health expos and marathons to job and education fairs. Scroll down to take the first step!

Location: Level 3A, Tropicana Gardens Mall Convention Centre

If you are one of those who are struggling to look for a new job, let MyStarjob Fair 2022 be the solution for you! The MyStarjob Fair is Malaysia’s premier career fair, perfect for both employers and job seekers. Visitors can expect onsite interviews, immediate hiring, and even sharing insights by industry gurus. Most importantly, admission is free! So, mark your calendars and don’t miss out.

Star Education Fair 2022 is Malaysia’s premier education exhibition! It is the ideal exhibition for students and parents to meet educational institutions and discover their best academic pathway. Students and parents can expect numerous activities from education talk sessions to various local and international institutions.

The Standard Chartered Marathon is an annual event by none other than, Standard Chartered. Due to the COVID-19 pandemic , it has been suspended since 2019. But this year, it is back, better than ever! Exclusively this weekend, the marathon is split into 4 different distances; 5KM, 10KM, 21.1KM, and 42.2KM. Be sure to know your limit and most importantly, be sure to have fun!

Check out their official website here to find out more.

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Location: Casa Square, Level 3, Jalan Kenari I2, Bandar Puchong Jaya

If you love to karaoke, you should head to Superstar Family KTV in Bandar Puchong Jaya. Not only does it serve some of the best songs, but it has a great atmosphere as well! The out-of-this-world decorations are meant to make you feel like you are literally walking around in space! While you are singing, have a bite of their Japanese food offerings.

Location: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre (Hall 3)

The Tastefully Health Expo is finally here! The exhibition provides participants with various tips and tricks to maintain a healthy lifestyle. In addition to the numerous exciting activities awaiting, there are over 300 booths that provide a range of activities and merchandise such as health screenings, wellness products, and many more. Expect great savings and discounts and most importantly, free goodie bags for those who come!

While you’re scrolling through our list of what to do this week, why not stop and learn more about the upcoming Malaysian General Elections (GE15)? TikTok has launched a new youth-focused campaign #BeliaSediaUndi – which is essentially to educate, empower and equip young voters with the right information for them to pick the right choice. Click here to learn more!

Puteri Teja contributed to this article.


#Jayesslee: The Twins Are Back, With Babies In Tow!

The last time YouTube artistes Janice Lee and Sonia Lee uploaded a video (on their Jayesslee YouTube channel) was easily a year ago. One might assume that since they’re both mothers now, motherhood might’ve been taking up so much of their time that they simply can’t be making any new videos. Or worse, what if they’ve decided to drop YouTube altogether?!

Never fear, the twins are back! They uploaded a cover song snippet video of Ariana Grande, Jessie J, and Nicki Minaj’s “Bang Bang” a few days ago in celebration of their birthdays. It was also an opportunity for them to formally introduce their sons, Shane Lee and Jordan (previously Jayden) Yang. Of course, if you’ve been following them on their respective Instagram accounts (thejanicelee and thesonilee), you would’ve already met their sons plenty of times!

Anyhoo, in the YouTube video’s description for their “Bang Bang” cover, the twins said:

It has been a long time. Sorry we’ve been MIA on YouTube but we promise we had a good reason.

As it is our birthday today, we wanted to take the opportunity to officially introduce you all to our boys, Shane and Jordan!

We have also included a short snippet of a new cover. It is challenging to get it right with the kiddos screaming in the back but we hope you enjoy it.

Thank you again for being so patient and for your understanding. Ya’ll are the best fans ever!

In the video, they’ve also apologised for being away for so long and described motherhood as challenging. Aww. But they’re doing such a great job though, we think! Totally warrants the being away. We love you girls so, so much. Happy belated birthday, Janice and Sonia!

As always, don’t forget to subscribe to their YouTube channel!

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Petrol & Diesel Prices Malaysia For 11th – 17th January 2018

It’s the second Wednesday of 2018, and as always, we’ve got some updates for all you motorists.

There’s no need to rush to the nearest petrol station today. As per our source, petrol prices will go down (while diesel price will remain the same), starting from Thursday midnight (11th January) onwards.

The expected prices for petrol and diesel for 11th – 17th January 2018 are:

The current prices for 4th – 10th January 2018 are:

We will update the fuel prices should the official announcement differs from aforementioned prices.


Contest: #PitchPerfect3 Premiere Screening Passes Up For Grabs!

This is your last call pitches, let’s aca-finish this together!

You best believe it, because we’ve got some aca-awesomeness for all you Hype readers this December. As an early Christmas present, we’d like to invite some of you to come watch “Pitch Perfect 3” at the preview screening with us.

“Now graduated from college and out in the real world where it takes more than a cappella to get by, the Bellas return in ‘Pitch Perfect 3’, the next chapter in the beloved series that has taken in more than $400 million at the global box office. After the highs of winning the World Championships, the Bellas find themselves split apart and discovering there aren’t job prospects for making music with your mouth. But when they get the chance to reunite for an overseas USO tour, this group of awesome nerds will come together to make some music, and some questionable decisions, one last time.”

For more information on “Pitch Perfect 3”, hit up the movie’s Facebook page.