Hype Picks: Best Things To Do In The Klang Valley This Week (22nd August – 28th August)

It’s time to get up, get dressed and leave your house! There are too many things to do for you to just sit about your home watching TV. You know, occasionally engaging in social activities might do you some good too. There is an activity for everyone, introverts and extroverts alike, and we are here to help you pick the activities you might enjoy.

Of course, in honour of the National Day celebration, we’ve included a few Merdeka-themed events to boost your spirit of Merdeka. Check out the many activities, performances and sales we have coming up.

Location: Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, Level 2, Tower 2, PETRONAS Twin Towers, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Fans of anime, unite! Naohisa Furusawa, the MPO and conductor, has created a magnificent musical composition that will transport you to the world of anime through music. Along with popular songs from Dragon Ball and One Piece, some of the pieces feature the works of Studio Ghibli’s Joe Hisaishi, including Princess Mononoke and Kiki’s Delivery Service. Get your tickets here!

Location: MIECC, Jalan Dulang, Mines Resorts City, Seri Kembangan, 43300, Selangor, Malaysia

Can’t get enough of the endearing psychic troublemaker from the wildly popular anime? Get a chance to interact with Anya from “Spy X Family” as she sets up her imaginary café. Multiple cute Anya’s will be ready to welcome you while she waits for her Papa and Mama to come home after a long day of “work.” Check out their Facebook for more updates!

3. Boogie Night Ft. Groovedoctor, Shazan, Li Yi , Roshan

Location: Woo Bar, Jalan Ampang, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A lively evening with music and dancing is about to begin! Release the tension in your muscles as you groove to the music of the past, present and beyond all night long. Featuring Groovedoctor, Shazan, Li Yi and Roshan, boogie to the beats of Disco, Funk and House till you can’t boogie no more! Only RM70 for each person. Make your reservations here!

Location: Ippudo, Bangsar, Shopping Centre,Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

A fun evening is in store, so get ready! Unwind with bottomless Japanese alcoholic drinks like Japanese sake, various kinds of Japanese Shochu, Umeshu and Gin, Japanese cocktails and beer, all accompanied with finger foods. You get all these with a price of only RM168 per pax. The seats are limited so hurry up and secure them. To make your reservations, click here!

Location: Arte+ Jalan Ampang, Jln Bemban, 55000 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur

Get a chance to explore a unique world with Arte Plus! It would be a waste not to take pictures at this Instagram-worthy hotel with its lovely architecture and picturesque surroundings. This hotel, which has the best views and is furnished with everything you need for a comfortable stay, may be your next vacation destination.

Location: Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang

Don’t miss out on the Merdeka and Malaysia Day Sale happening now! Spend a minimum of RM800 in two receipts and you can redeem one exclusive custom-made T-shirt. You can also participate in the Ceper Game challenge or attend the Art and Craft Celebration workshop! Indulge yourself in the Teh Tarik Performance and Cultural Dance Performance. Expect much more activities that will make you feel proud to be Malaysian. You can visit their website for further details.

7. Professional Mixed Breed by Gajen Nad

The Prince of Clean Comedy is here to tickle your funny bones! Witness Gajen Nad in action with his distinct sense of humour and comedic timing, guaranteed to have you laughing until your stomach hurts. In this one-hour comedy spectacular, Gajen is prepared to take the stage with fresh experiences, material, and much more. Find out more on his Instagram!

8. Transformers Collectors Exhibition @ The Mines 2022

Location: Centre Court, The Mines  Shopping Mall, Seri Kembangan, Selangor Darul Ehsan

If you’re a die-hard “Transformers” movie fan, then you’re going to love this! The Transformers Collectors Exhibition will feature displays of more than 300 action figure collections. The highlight of the event is the Robosen Transformers Auto-Converting Optimus Prime collection. You can also marvel at the 27-inch display of the limited edition Haslab Transformers War For Cybertron Unicron.

Enjoy interacting with Optimus Prime and posing for pictures with him! Join the games and contests for a chance to win exclusive prizes like PlayStation 4 and 5 Games Demonstration, Nerf Blaster Challenge Shoots The Decepticons, Robot Transformation Challenge, Kids Colouring and Trivia contests.

Location: Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Bukit Bintang

Participate in the festivities by attending the “Harmony of Negaraku” event to mark the 65th National Day celebration. There’s so much to see and including attending the cultural performance by the Ministry of Arts and Culture Wilayah Persekutuan, be a part of the exclusive LaLaport x Bingka.kl collaboration as well as signing up for kid-friendly workshops and contests. Visit their Facebook for more info!

The Huawei MateBook X Pro—HUAWEI’s latest lightweight smart flagship laptop—is now available in Malaysia for RM9,999. From now until 31st August, each purchase of the laptop will be come with a complimentary gift which includes a pre-installed Office Home and Student 2021 worth RM 529 and 1 pair of Sound Joy worth RM 1,398. It is available in the colour ink blue and can be purchased from the Huawei official website and stores.

Neetashini Kanendran contributed to this article

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#ITSTHESHIP: It’s A Wrap; Until Next Year

5 days, 4 crazy nights and 3 stages later, 2,500 revellers return to shore with fists still pumping, spirits still raised, reeling from days of infectious beats dropped by world class DJs such as Dash Berlin, Aly & Fila, Basement Jaxx, Lil Jon, Sasha Grey, SBCR along with many other international and regional acts.

Held aboard the Voyager of The Seas of the Royal Caribbean fleet, “IT’S THE SHIP” proved itself to be more than just a party ship; it brought together music lovers and adventure seekers alike on one of the largest cruise liners in the world, and was action-packed with fun-filled activities such as rock climbing, flowriding, and even cooking experiences and gym sessions with the performing DJs.

Besides providing guests with the opportunity to dance to some of the biggest names in music, the concept of “IT’S THE SHIP” also meant that fans were able to mingle and get close to their favourite acts. Seeing the likes of Dash Berlin, Chvrches or even the legendary Felix Buxton of Basement Jaxx sitting in the dining lounge for lunch with the masses was refreshing and was truly a money can’t buy experience that no other festival can provide.

Each day’s line up was fully loaded with DJs on the decks from 2pm till the wee hours of the morning at different venues across the impressive cruise liner. Be they at the multi-purpose Studio B on the lower deck where the stage floor could be transformed into an ice-skating rink or basketball ground, the main pool deck with indoor and outdoor pools and hot tubs, or in the ultra-private Viking Crown lounge on the topmost deck, the party crowd relished it all.

The first night saw EDM veteran Felix Buxton of Basement Jaxx kick the party off on the main pool deck under the blanket of a starlit sky to throngs of happy revellers. His rhythmic dance beats were thoroughly appreciated by the full house of music lovers while a few lucky fans even managed to sneak in a few selfies to boot. Just when revellers thought the music couldn’t get any better, Dash Berlin pulled out unexpected stops during his set and unleashed a selection of yet to be released tracks.

With William Grant & Sons on board as official spirits partner, party-goers got to enjoy an array of spirits including Grant’s single malt Scotch whisky, Hendrick’s Gin, Reyka Vodka, Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Milagro Tequila and Monkey Shoulder triple malt blended Scotch whisky. As leading spirit partner, Grant’s hosted numerous fun engagements to further spice up fans’ experiences on the ship. Activities ranged from challenging guests to getting the most outrageous air brushed tattoo to swapping tops with someone of the opposite sex. Grant’s even hosted a bidding contest for one lucky contestant to win an exclusive after-party with 10 of his friends and the ever-seductive Sasha Grey.

As expected, Sasha Grey’s turn on the central stage was one of the main highlights of the festival, as fans danced hard to her up tempo club music and energised beats.

Not satisfied to just be coined a party boat, the Voyager of The Seas docked in Langkawi for a day for a private beach soiree hosted by the festival’s headliner, Lil Jon, who did not disappoint and spared no expense in revving up the crowd with compulsory party anthems such as “Turbulence” and “Turn Down For What”. In fine form, the artist even graced the crowd with a well-received champagne shower.

As the vessel steered made its way towards Singapore’s shores, the last night saw a lavish gala at which guests were pampered with fine dining luxury at the opulent Sapphire dining hall complete with “Psy-style” entertainment. Ensuring the trip ended with a bang, the evening saw a themed private party helmed by none other than Sasha Grey.

Beyond the fancy lights and impressive stages, “IT’S THE SHIP” gave everyone who came on board an experience to remember and most of all, anticipation for a bigger and better festival next year.

On the back of a successful maiden journey, organisers at Livescape Asia announced on the last night of the festival that Future Music Festival Asia 2015 is calling Singapore home on 13th – 14th March and early bird ticket prices are already up on sale until 1st Dec 2014.

For more information, visit Livescape Asia’s Facebook page.


#LEGOMovie2: Director Says Sequel Will Be An Epic Space Musical

Rewind a few years ago: Many scoffed at the idea of there being a film about LEGO, or something even worth talking about.

Yet, 2014’s “The LEGO Movie” and the recent “LEGO Batman Movie” were huge blockbuster success. It’s hard to imagine how director Chris Miller could possibly top those films. But he already has 2 things in mind – space + musical.

During his recent podcast interview with Shanilan On Batman, Miller spoke about the behind-the-scenes development in regards to “The LEGO Movie” sequel. “‘LEGO 2’ is going to be this big musical and space action movie. They need a lot of the writing, a lot of development, not only with script development, but development with songwriters. So it was very ambitious to get that movie out,” he said.

Although the first “LEGO Movie” wasn’t a musical, it did produced a super catchy Oscar-nominated theme song “Everything is Awesome”, sung by The Lonely Island together with Teagan & Sara. If the popular earworm became everyone’s favourite song, surely they’ll look forward to more right?

“LEGO Movie 2” is slated for release on 8th February 2019, so hopefully a LEGO musical with space action will worth the wait.

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(Video) Kak KM Records Her Baby Girl Smelling Her Armpit

Liana Rosli, or Kak KM, has made a name for herself as the controversial viral queen. The entrepreneur has made numerous headlines for her behaviour – namely her booty dancing videos and also her provocative outfits.

This week, Kak KM gained traction after she posted a video of her relaxing on her bed while being accompanied by her youngest daughter, Cinta Karissa. Kak KM, who was clad in a sleeveless top, was seen letting her baby girl sniff her armpit.

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“Who else shares the same antic?” the daughter of veteran actress Normah Damanhuri asked her followers. “All of my kids are like this.” The comments section was flooded with tons of remarks from netizens. Some were entertained by Cinta’s antic. “I replayed this video several times just to watch Cinta’s antic. She’s so cute,” one commenter wrote.

Other than that, some netizens also pointed out Kak KM’s untidy room. One netizen remarked, “Your house is so messy. I no longer have the desire to consume the ‘jamu’ (traditional medicine) that you sell. I’m afraid it’s unhygienic. I’ve already thrown them away. I’m disgusted.” Another commentator added, “It’s the truth – Pretty girls have messy rooms. 😂😂”

However, some fans were quick to put the netizen on blast. They explained that Kak KM’s products are manufactured at a factory, and not in her house. “Please think wisely, before placing your judgment towards others,” one social media user wrote.


Monsta X Delivers One Of Their Best Albums Yet With Take 1: Are You There?

K-pop sensation Monsta X are back at it again, this time with their 2nd full length album— “Take 1: Are You There?”. A 7-member group under Starship Entertainment, Shownu, Wonho, Kihyun, Minhyuk, Jooheon, Hyungwon and I.M are infamous for their masculine appeal and aggressive hip-hop dance tracks.

With promises of dramatic concepts and intriguing ideas, the album had a lot of expectations riding on its shoulders even before dropping. Packed with themes of “light and darkness, good and evil, life and death, and everything on the border”, one cannot help but feel a tad bit excited for what’s in store.

The intro “Are You There?” is packed with electronica and curiosity. It leads the listener on, pondering as to what awaits them in store. Ending on a note of water droplets, it segues into the appropriately titled “Underwater”; the 1st song off the new album. A relatively relaxing sound, this was a pleasant surprise coming from Monsta X. One would be speaking too soon though, as the calm does come to end after the first chorus—evident with the random break down of a sudden gritty beat. Though somewhat jarring, they make it work.

The title track, “Shoot Out” was one that had the highest of expectations as one simply could not predict what the track would be like. Monsta X has experimented with different genres for their latest 2 comebacks—the rock opera-esque “Dramarama” and the sensual yet modern “Jealousy”—so it beckons the question: what now?

Reverting back to their debut sound, we see the side of Monsta X that they pull off effortlessly. Amongst the greasy beats, cacophonous synthesisers and throbbing bass, it’s almost comforting to see them slip back into their signature style. Jooheon and I.M deliver as always, even more so with their aggressive rap fitting the demanding nature of the song. Almost assaulting its listeners with the biting “walker, walker, growling” intro, “Shoot Out” is an interesting blend of the chaos circa “All In” and the elegance of “Beautiful”.

Kihyun’s outstanding vocals carry the chorus without a doubt, aided by Shownu’s clear crooning. This formula of aggressive songs with emotional choruses that Monsta X seem to have created works perfectly for them—evident from this choice of a title track—will continue a part of their legacy.

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However we do see the boys exploring different genres as well, more with the latter part of the album. “Heart Attack” is a pleasant shock to the system—with its addictive use of drums and almost xylophonic instrument—a complete change from the previous sound. Coming from the previous producers who worked on “Dramarama” from “The Code”, “Heart Attack” is an energetic track done right; keeping one on their toes from start to finish.

“I Do Love You” however, is a slow reserved track, oozing charm from the 7 of them as they sing about their love for their fans. The track was almost recognisable at first listen as the sound does not stray too far from “From Zero”. Almost all the members participated in writing the lyrics of the song, which adds a personal touch to it.

The stylish “Mohae” deserves an honourable mention of its own. The track is almost powerful enough to be a candidate for the title track, which makes one wonder what if they went in that direction. The vocals of Minhyuk, Hyungwon and Wonho especially shine here, singing almost all of the verses before being swept up gracefully by Kihyun and Shownu.

A track dripping future bass, it was the first song that youngest member (or maknae) I.M composed, arranged and wrote lyrics for. Jooheon and him complement each other ridiculously well, it feels as if they are in a relay race—seamlessly passing the baton to the next person without any gaps. Overall, “Mohae” feels like a more polished “Incomparable”—though the comparison isn’t an egregious one.

At first listen, “Oh My!” seems like your average rave track—but it’s one very well done. The song doesn’t once let up, delivering a wonderful experience. The inclusion of the gun cocking and firing tinges the song with a little danger, and ties up the theme of “Shoot Out”. When put together, all the choice of sounds and the throbbing Moombahton trap—which came to everyone’s attention in BTS’ legendary “Blood Sweat Tears”—end up nothing less than a masterpiece. With almost Bollywood-like sound, this is arguably one of the best songs off the album to get your groove on to.

As we edge towards the end of the album, Monsta X throws a complete curveball with the surprise of “Myself”. A track that is reminiscent of the 90s alternative shoegazing and grunge scene, this completely catches one off guard. Perhaps their most experimental genre yet, Monsta X successfully accomplish the intended effect of the song.

The hazy atmosphere that the song evokes with the use of guitar chords and haunting vocals and rap is almost dream-like. Hyungwon’s unique voice is fully utilised with this track, tingeing it with a feel of the phantasmagorical. Of course, it goes without saying that Kihyun’s high notes are what sealed the song with a stamp of approval—but the whimsical nature of the song blurs all the lines together and results in the wonderful mesh of all the members voices.

“By My Side” begins with Minhyuk singing in English, promising of a love that will last all day, which would move any Monbebe listening. Ending on a slow number, “By My Side” has a frustratingly simple instrumental but is apt. Contrasting the bright nature of other tracks, it is wave of calm to wash over one with reassurance. A potential concert crowd favourite despite not particularly standing out, it is clear that this track is where Monsta X’s heart lies: with their softer songs for their fans.

The album also included a Korean version of their Japanese single “Spotlight”, which made the charts in the land of the rising sun. Ranking 1st on Oricon Daily Chart and Tower Records, the 3rd single off their Japanese album also earned a “Golden Disk” —an award given only when one has sold over 100,000 albums.

All in all, “Take 1: Are You There?” may potentially be one of Monsta X’s best albums yet. Delivering solid tracks, experimenting with new sounds all while maintaining their natural flavour; Monsta X does not disappoint at all with their new release.

Further making their mark in the K-Pop industry; they will be the1st Korean artists to perform for the Jingle Ball main stage for 102.7 KIIS FM Los Angeles, Wild 94.9 San Francisco, 101.3 KDWB Minneapolis, Kiss 108 FM Boston, Q102 Philadelphia. On 30th November, Monsta X will be sharing a stage with the likes of Cardi B, Shawn Mendes, Calvin Harris, Camila Cabello, Khalid, Dua Lipa, G-Eazy, Alessia Cara, Bazzi, 5 Seconds of Summer and more.

One thing’s for sure; this is just the beginning for the septet. With talent, charms, good looks and even better dancing skills—who knows what they hold for us in the future?

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Pavilion Bukit Jalil To Launch On 3rd December 2021

We’ve been waiting for Pavilion Bukit Jalil to announce its grand opening and folks— it’s finally here! Not only is it a few month away, it’s happening earlier than expected.

When we last checked, Pavilion Bukit Jalil had not had a clear opening date. Although they stated they would open sometime in Q4 of 2021, no month or date was given. However, we now know the mall is set to open on 3rd December this year.

Pavilion Bukit Jalil’s opening coincides with year-end festivities and of course, school holidays. With a total of 5 retails floors and space spanning 1.8 million square feet, it will be the largest fully integrated regional lifestyle mall in the southern corridor of Kuala Lumpur. That’s plenty of space for hanging out and celebrating with friends and family!

Aside from its opening date, Pavilion Bukit Jalil has also dropped us some info about what can be found in it. There’ll be plenty of spacious event areas; for instance the 28,000 sq ft Piazza set for outdoor entertainment and events. There’s also a Centre Court for festivities while consumer fairs will take place in a 47,000 sq ft Exhibition Centre.

Of course, it wouldn’t be a mall without shops. And Pavilion Bukit Jalil has released a few names for us to look forward to. Here’s what we know so far:

1st International Flagship Stores in Malaysia & Southeast Asia

As its aiming to be a lifestyle shopping destination, Pavilion Bukit Jalil is in an accessible and convenient site. In fact, its only 12km away from the Kuala Lumpur City Centre! Additionally, there will be a flyover which includes a 100ft road, 6 lanes, new U-turns, an underpass and a tunnel access to the mall’s basement carpark.

We hope to be able to stop by in December, once everything is better. Until then, we look forward with eagerness to Pavilion Bukit Jalil’s grand opening!


Bruno Is All “Locked Out Of Heaven”

Bruno Mars is back with his new single, “Locked Out Of Heaven” off his second album, “Unorthodox Jukebox” which drops on 11th December. The single, said to be highly anticipated (especially after some bad press and oh, you know, stuff) premiered worldwide just yesterday and already, people are humming along to its infectious tune.

We’re not surprised through – he is Bruno Mars after all:

Anyone else thinks that he’s definitely still got it with “Locked Out Of Heaven”?

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To purchase the single, click! For more information, visit his official website.


Exclusive: CLC On “Helicopter”, Comeback & Being Inspired By BTS

Cheshires rejoice! The girls of CLC (씨엘씨) came back strong with their jaw-dropping single, “Helicopter”, after taking a year long hiatus.

The seven-member K-pop group performed the song for the first time at their online showcase held last week. During the interview, they dished on the new song and what they would like to achieve for this comeback.

In speaking about the process of preparing for the comeback, team leader Seungyeon said that fans can look forward to their exciting performances. She explained, “As Yeeun called ‘Helicopter’ an autobiographical song, we tried to put our story (into the song) as much as possible.”

“This is the first time we are performing with male dancers, so I hope our performance this time feels more sophisticated and bigger,” the 24-year-old idol told the MC. Seunghee then added, “We devoted a lot of effort for this song. We studied a lot, and we practiced a lot. I guess the biggest stand-out point is that ‘Helicopter’ contains our genuine voices and message.”

When asked about what they want to achieve for this comeback, Seungyeon responded, “I heard wonderful news about BTS recently where they ranked at the top of the Billboard Hot 100 Chart. This is a sign that K-pop is being loved all over the globe. We also hope to get to see our name on the Billboard charts this time”.

Would CLC like their song to hit number one on music shows? According to Yeeun, “I think if we manage to get a place on the Billboard charts, then other achievements will follow,” before Seungyeon optimistically remarked, “Hopefully all of us can enjoy this promotion with no regrets and stay healthy through it.”

We sincerely hope that the girls can make their dreams come true with this comeback. In the meantime, enjoy the music video for “Helicopter” here:

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Celcom Users Are Experiencing Another Network Disruption & They’re Not Happy

In this day and age of working remotely during the Covid-19 pandemic, the value of having a stable network connection is appreciated more than ever. Our work and interactions are done online and, due to these conditions, a network disruption is never welcomed.

Unfortunately, Celcom users have had to experience the inconveniences of a disrupted network connection multiple times. With its last network disruption occurring just a month ago, Celcom’s services are presenting more issues once again.

The exact cause of Celcom’s network disruption has still not been determined, however, their website issued an announcement stating that technical issues have led to nationwide services being affected.

Furthermore, the network disruption had begun around 8:10pm last night (4th November) and is said to be restored thereafter. Customers are advised to restart their devices and attempt to restore the connection if the issue persists on their end. However, following the responses on social media, it seems that the problem is definitely still persisting and customers are very unhappy.

A throng of frustrated Celcom users have taken to social media platforms to express their concerns about the telecom service. The surge of tweets on Celcom’s network disruption clearly indicates that this is a major issue.

There were so many unhappy customers talking about the problem this morning that Celcom was third on the trending topics list for Malaysian Twitter users. A Twitter user, @fararolla wrote, “My online class is ruined due to Celcom‘s line which I can’t access to any browser and Google classroom.”

Another Twitter user, @adibachckn, even pointed out that Celcom had only restored its network connection for Twitter and WhatsApp while all other services are still down. The tweet reads:

“Celcom. Seriously u are playing dirtier day by day. Camouflage the internet connection down with twitter and ws available but not anything else.”

The negative feedback was also shared on Facebook, as customers commented on Celcom’s posts. Ironically, the most recent post shared on Celcom’s Facebook page was about the importance of “staying connected” during the CMCO.

Many Celcom users had a lot to say about this post, all thanks to the frequent network disruptions they’re experiencing. Here’s a few of these dissatisfied comments:

We feel you Celcom users, working from home without an internet connection is pretty much impossible. Hopefully Celcom will be able to sort out their network issues ASAP!


Hype’s Must Watch: Strangerland

Known for getting entangled in love stories, Nicole Kidman decided to take up on an unusual role to a different stretch by involving herself in a new psych-thriller “Strangerland”.

Nothing in “Strangerland” is as simple as it appears – whether it is the assigned detective for the search or the circumstances surrounding the children’s vanishing, there’s really more to it then you would think.

Starring Nicole Kidman and Joseph Fiennes, the pair play grief-stricken parents in the search for their missing teenage son and daughter in a desert town in Australia just before a mammoth dust storm hits. As the couple find themselves distraught over panic and uncertainty, they’re joined by locals including a detective on their search.

Directed by Kim Farrant and produced by Amanda Bowers, “Strangerland” also stars Lisa Flanagan, Meyne Wyatt, Maddison Brown and Nicholas Hamilton. The film is based on a script written by Michael Kinirons and Fiona Seres.

The film is slated for release on July 10th in U.S.

Source: Deadline , Featured image via indiewire

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Flat Resident Clarifies Story About Motorcycle Being Placed On The Mailbox

Local netizens have been buzzing about a viral photo, showing a Yamaha LC motorcycle being placed on top of the apartment mailbox in Penang.

For those wondering, the commotion took place at an apartment in Bayan Lepas. The image has since gone viral, as it was also shared on the Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS Facebook page.

According to Kosmo!, the motorcycle was found in the yellow box of the parking area. At the same time, it also blocked the main road used by the residents of the apartment. Apparently, it was revealed that the bike belongs to a foreign man who had apparently just bought it last month.

Not long after that, a witness of the incident came forth to shed some light on the matter. The resident of a nearby flat, only known as Ahmad, explained that the incident was not caused by the vehicle owner’s (irresponsible) attitude. Instead, the 45-year-old dished that it was due to the fault of another individual who moved and placed the Yamaha LC motorcycle in the yellow line lot to move the bike away!

“There has been a misunderstanding after the public thought that the owner had purposely parked their Yamaha LC inside the yellow box. This is not the first time that such an incident had occured. Previously, there were others who did the same,” Ahmad told the publication. “This has in turn sparked fury among residents. The bike had blocked the main route of the residence, especially for emergencies.”

Do you think Ahmad’s explanation helped to clear the confusion?


Color On Me: Kang Daniel To Bring Fan-Meeting Tour To Kuala Lumpur

Rejoice K-pop fans! It’s been confirmed that Kang Daniel (강다니엘) will be visiting Kuala Lumpur in September.

Ever since the former Wanna One member announced his “Color On Me” (姜丹尼尔) fan-meeting tour, Malaysian fans have been keeping their fingers crossed. Looks like their prayers have finally been answered.

Prior to his pitstop in Malaysia, the 22-year-old K-pop idol will be performing in Singapore, Hong Kong, Thailand, and Taiwan. No other details have been revealed other than the fan-meeting date. Mark your calendars peeps, it’s on 21st September 2019 .

Stay tuned to this space for more details.


#BLACKPINK: Jennie Kim Confirms Idol Girl Group’s Fan Club Name

Fans of BLΛƆKPIИK (블랙핑크, BLACKPINK), you now have an official name to call yourselves.

3 days ago, YG Entertainment took to the K-Pop idol girl group’s official Instagram account to share an artwork which said nothing else but “BLINK“. BLACKPINK’s followers were at first confused over the ambiguous post as it could mean anything i.e. BLACKPINK has a couple more songs that have not seen the light of day.

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A few days later, BLACKPINK member Jennie Kim (김제니) celebrated her 21st birthday (on 16th January) and wrote a sweet message to fans via an Instagram post.

Jennie shared a photo of herself smiling adorably at the camera while being surrounded by what looks like gifts and captioned it with a message in both Korean and English. The English caption reads, “BLINK my favourite people on this planet ? I can’t thank you guys enough for all the gifts and letters ?? I am so blessed to have you guys ? I am more than thankful for all the love I received today. I love you my blinks ✨”

We suppose “BLINK” is just short for “BLACKPINK” minus the “ACKP” and that’s alright. We like it ;)

BLACKPINK, which consists of members Rosé, Jisoo, Lisa, and Jennie debuted back in August 2016 and is YG Entertainment’s first K-Pop idol girl group since the debut of 2NE1 in 2009. They’ve quickly shot to fame, becoming a multiple award-winning rookie group, bagging “Best Rookie Award, Female Singer” at the 2016 Asia Artist Awards, “New Artiste of the Year” at the 2017 Golden Disk Awards, “Best New Artiste” at the 2016 Melon Music Awards, “Best Of Next Artiste Award (Female)” at the 2016 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA), just to name a few.

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Fight Breaks Out At McDonald’s Rawang Between Drive-Thru Staff & Customer

A fight broke out between a male customer and a few drive-thru employees at a McDonald’s franchise in Rawang, Selangor, due to a misunderstanding regarding the former’s payment method.

Footage of the incident has since gone viral online, showing the chaotic situation involving several men and employees at a McDonald’s drive-thru window that occurred around 7:30pm last Sunday (22nd September).

Gombak district police chief, ACP Arifai Tarawe, revealed that it was the 41-year-old customer who lodged a police report right after the incident. According to the district police chief, the customer reportedly got upset when the McD employee made the payment for his order using PayWave without his permission.

“The victim also claims that the operator at the counter raised his voice, spoke rudely to him and made him wait too long. A brawl broke out between them before another man appeared to punch him in the left temple and forcefully grabbed his armband,” ACP Arifai said in a statement.

The man, who is also an e-hailing driver, later made a police report at the Serendah police station at 8pm, claiming that a McDonald’s employee had punched him. “The officers on duty called an ambulance to bring the victim to the hospital to treat the injuries he sustained,” the police official stated, before adding, “We also received another report from the alleged fast food employee, who also recorded statements from the witnesses to assist in the investigation.”

Meanwhile, McDonald’s Malaysia has also posted a statement on its official social media pages to address the case. In the statement, they claimed that their employees were victims of assault by the customer.

Read the fast food chain’s official statement here:

The Star confirmed that the aforementioned customer has been arrested. The case is being investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt.


Contest: Robin Hood Screening Passes & Exclusive Merchandise Up For Grabs!

The legendary heroic outlaw from the iconic English folklore “Robin Hood” is about to be reintroduced in a brand new thrilling action-adventure of our times featuring an irreverent friendship and timeless romance.

Get ready to enjoy an all new take of “Robin Hood” starring Taron Egerton in the lead role as the dark, compelling hero of a turbulent city in desperate need of one. The movie also stars Jamie Foxx as Little John, Jamie Dornan as Will Scarlet, Eve Hewson as Maid Marion, Tim Minchin as Friar Tuck, and Paul Anderson as Guy of Gisborne.

Robin of Loxley (Taron Egerton) a war-hardened Crusader and his Moorish commander (Jamie Foxx) mount an audacious revolt against the corrupt English crown in a thrilling action-adventure packed with gritty battlefield exploits, mind-blowing fight choreography, and a timeless romance.


Rejoice! “Thor: Love and Thunder” Set To Rumble On Disney+ This September!

Over the past month, news about the latest instalment in the “Thor” franchise has been nothing but a roller-coaster ride. Originally set to release with the rest of the world, the film was postponed to the 21st of July. However, a few weeks later, the unimaginable happened. The movie was completely shelved from a Malaysian theatrical release!

Regardless, one does not keep the God of Thunder in chains as “Thor” lead, Chris Hemsworth, took to Instagram to announce that the “Love and Thunder” would debut on Disney+ this 8 September! This would be one of the releases in conjunction with Disney+ Day, which is a celebration of the streaming platform.

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A few weeks back, during a Q&A session in the Dewan Negara, it was revealed that the reason behind the “Thor-quel’s” postponement was due to its LGBT elements. Deputy Communications and Multimedia Minister Zahidi Zainul Abidin made the revelation, which confirmed what many had already suspected from the start.

“Lately, there was a movie that failed to pass our censorship (board), and that was the latest “Thor” movie,” he stated.

As with the case of “Lightyear”, the film should not feature any cuts once it debuts on Disney+ Hotstar. One thing that would be amusing to see is whether the film would probably be rated 18+ on the platform. This would in fact line up with what “Eternals” and “Lightyear” were rated here. Both films had scenes featuring same-sex kisses.

Regardless, we’re excited that we can feel the love and thunder on our Malaysian shores! At last, we shall be brought up to speed with the memes, spoiler discussions and all of the fun geeky stuff that we’ve not been able to participate in. It’s been a long wait but, what’s a little more eh?

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#GODIVA: Unique Chocolate School Session with Chef Philippe

When it comes to GODIVA, “exquisite” is the only word that pops up in our minds. With more than 450 retail boutiques and shops all over the world, there’s no denying the fact Godiva brings the best of Belgium chocolates to the world.

Founded in Belgium 80 years ago, GODIVA has a rich history of making the top quality chocolate with a touch of sweet aroma. Having perfected the art of chocolate making, the Beijing-based Godiva Chef Philippe Daue was recently invited to conduct an exclusive chocolate school session with the members of media on August 13th.

Born in Belgium, the capital of chocolate, Chef Philippe is a fourth generation chef and the son of a famous Michelin 2-star chef in Belgium. The multilingual chef has previously worked as an Executive Pastry in several leading 5-star hotels (Shangri-La Hotel, Mandarin Oriental, and Hilton Hotel) in many countries all over the world and provided the finest pastries for Belgian Royals in his own boutique hotel. Due to his culinary passion and creavity, Chef Philippe joined GODIVA as Chef Chocolatier in December 2012 and is currently based in Beijing. While his primary focus is on the pastry products for China and the whole Pacific Rim markets, he works closely with the team of GODIVA chefs around the world to develop new chocolates and assist in elevating the brand to new heights with the dedicated and professional craftsmanship.

It’s rare for us to witness a behind-the-scenes look at the chocolate making process but we managed to get our first-hand experience in making our own Godiva chocolates at the exclusive chocolate school session with Chef Philippe.

At the chocolate school session, all the materials and equipment were provided for the invited guests. Chef Philippe opened the event with a brief introduction of himself as well as a brief explanation on savouring the chocolates. Every little detail of savouring the chocolates were taken into account and the crucial part of savouring chocolates is to enjoy the moment of bliss while it slowly melts in your mouth.

Once the chocolate tasting session was done, the chef gave us an overview of the first part of the chocolate making process. The chef emphasised that the melted chocolate must be kept at a certain temperature to ease the process of moulding chocolate.

After filling up the mould with the melted chocolate, he demonstrated the way to level out the chocolate to get air bubbles out of the moulded substance by gently tapping the mould on the counter. The moulded chocolate was later put into the refrigerator to a build a thin layer of chocolate shell.

Before we sprinkled the toppings on the chocolate, the chocolate shell was filled with chocolate ganache that left enough space for another layer of melted chocolate to fill in the gap. We then proceeded to the third part of the chocolate making process, as Chef Philippe introduced us the toppings of Godiva chocolate. Almonds, pistachio, and cookie crumb crusts were some of the ingredients we used to sprinkle on the chocolate.

As Chef Philippe demonstrated the way to put the toppings on the chocolate, he said that patience is very important to make sure that the chocolate is presented in perfect form. There’s no cheat sheet in making chocolate with refined quality and seamless texture. Thus, it came as no surprise as the session took about 3 hours for us to master the art of making the chocolate.

The chocolate we made may not be in its best form but it is worth to note that Chef Philippe managed to create a fun experience in making our own Godiva chocolate!

Special thanks to the Valiram Group for inviting us to the exclusive chocolate session with Chef Philippe Daue.

For more information, check out GODIVA’s official website.


Hype’s Now Playing: Adam Lambert – Ghost Town

After teasing fans for the longest time on Instagram, Adam Lambert has finally released the video for his new single “Ghost Town”. Directed by Hype Williams, the video which is filmed in black and white opens with glimpses of an abandoned town before the “American Idol” star takes centre stage.

Featuring a dark, gothic vibe, the video takes a twist when the deep house beats drop. Taking viewers to a warehouse for what comes off as a fashion show, the action keeps moving at a frantic pace but yet manages to stay true to the song’s emotional core by focusing on the 33-year-old singer’s emotional performance.

“Ghost Town” makes for the first single of Lambert’s upcoming album “The Original High” which is slated for release on June 16th. The album is also available for pre-order here.

Watch the video below and tell us what you think about it in the comments section.

Keep up with Adam Lambert via these platforms: Website, Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.

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Hype’s Now Playing: Meghan Trainor Ft John Legend – Like I’m Gonna Lose You

Sassy “I’m All About That Bass” singer Meghan Trainor released her latest music video for her song “Like I’m Gonna Lose You,” and it’s jam packed with love. The song off her album “Title” features soulful singer, John Legend.

In the video, Trainor is seen singing inside a candlelit building while it raining cats and dogs outside. As the video continues, different types of love are shown in the rain. From love between a mother and her child to romantic couples and friends, it’s a display of happiness and affection while Trainor belts out “I’m gonna love you like I’m gonna lose you” in the background.

The video then sees the “All Of Me” singer joining hands with the “Dear Future Husband” before it comes to an end with the rain clearing up, indicating that at the end of it all, love wins.

Check out the new “Like I’m Gonna Lose You” video here:


Viral Cambodian Boy Receives Invitation To Perform In China

A 14-year-old Cambodian boy named Thaksin recently went viral online when Malaysian travel blogger Venus Gwc posted a recorded video of him speaking more than 10 languages.

Multiples sites reported that Thaksin can speak as many as 15 languages including Mandarin, Cantonese, Filipino, French, German, Japanese, Korean, Malay, and Thai. Now that this talented kid has become an internet sensation, more people are interested to know more about him.

It was recently that the young teen and his family will be getting a sponsored trip to Beijing, China. During the upcoming trip, Thaksin is expected to showcase his linguistic abilities to a larger audience following several scheduled interviews.

Of all the languages, the Cambodian is reportedly most fond of Mandarin and wishes to attend a musical while in Beijing. Talent seems to run in the family. His 11-year-old brother, Tol Tithyya, can apparently speak 11 languages and also enjoys Mandarin.

For those who aren’t aware or have not watch the video, you can take a look at his potential when he performed a Chinese song called “We Are Different”. Enjoy:

Hopefully this will be a turning point for this kid.


#ParisAttacks: KL Tower Lights Up In Blue, White, & Red In Solidarity With France

Yesterday, the Menara Kuala Lumpur aka KL Tower lit up in a display of blue, white, and red lights to symbolise the French flag. The very touching display of support was seen for one minute every hour, from 12 midnight till 7am.

In case you missed it, France was declared a nation state of emergency after at least 100 people were killed in multiple, near simultaneous gun and bomb attacks in Paris on Friday (Paris time) evening. The gun and bomb attacks appear to have targeted busy restaurants and bars at locations around Paris, with the deadliest attack targeted the Bataclan concert hall.

Regarding the decision to light KL Tower up, KL Tower CEO Meor Shahril Anuar Ahmad Rathuan said as a member of the World Federation of Great Towers, the light display on the 400m tower was created in solidarity with the victims and also to denounce terrorism. The Star Online quoted him as saying, “We wanted to show the support of Malaysians towards the victims and to say that terrorism is never right. We pray that Paris will be brightened up again after this dark incident.”

A photo posted by Menara Kuala Lumpur (@menarakl) on Nov 14, 2015 at 7:09am PST

But we’re not the only ones, of course, as landmarks around the world also showed support to our Paris friends. The One World Trade Centre (New York), the Sydney Opera House (Australia), and the San Francisco City Hall were also lit in blue, white, and red in solidarity with France.

Source: The Star Online, Menara KL Instagram, LA Times.

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Swing By Suria KLCC & Be Floored By Its EPIC Chinese New Year Décor!

We all know that when it comes to celebrating festivals, Suria KLCC goes all out – and this Chinese New Year is no different. While malls across the Klang Valley are now decked with spectacular Lunar New Year decorations and installations to wow visitors, Suria KLCC is looking totally EXTRA! And we’re loving it.

On top of that, from now until February 5th, Malaysia’s finest shopping destination will host a magnificent Chinese New Year celebration full of rewards, Instagrammable moments, and promotions that will have you constantly going back for more.

Firstly, you’ll be in awe of Suria KLCC’s decorations upon arrival, as the Centre Court is bedecked in such a way that you’ll be transported to the streets of ancient China! The focal point of the majestic, antique Oriental set up is a traditional Chinese gate tower, flanked by building structures clad in aged timber façades, with upturned eaves typical of traditional Chinese architecture.

This ancient town is the setting of a lively and colourful bazaar, where shoppers can purchase anything from CNY snacks to cheongsam. Visitors will also find a Wishing Tree, where they can share their wishes and dreams for the new year. Donations collected at the Wishing Tree will be used to help Suria KLCC’s partner NGOs advance the Mental Health Awareness agenda.

Another highlight of the town is an interactive “virtual river” filled with lifelike koi fish. Set under a bridge, the high-tech installation is a sensational mix of old and new, the traditional and the cutting-edge. Visitors will be amazed by the display, and can even flip virtual coins into the “river” via a screen.

The enchanting décor continues throughout Ramlee Mall, affording visitors plenty of picture-friendly backdrops.  Among the image-friendly spots are a corner with a traditional Chinese rickshaw, and numerous red lanterns lining quaint streets. A photobooth offering free picture printouts and e-copies await shoppers who want to capture holiday memories with loved ones.

Suria KLCC has also planned a slew of exciting performances and activities to entertain its visitors. Don’t miss the Lion Dance performance in the Centre Court; and the Acrobatic Lion Dance, staged at the Esplanade, with performers jumping, lifting, and dancing on poles, as a live orchestra plays.

Speaking of the Esplanade, it’s the site of the piece de resistance of Suria KLCC’s CNY decor: Malaysia’s Biggest Rabbit Replica Made Of Gold Coins, as verified by the Malaysia Book of Records 2023. The massive Gold Coin Rabbit Replica is a sight you won’t want to miss, especially when it’s lit up at night!

As for festive promotions, the mall is offering Suria KLCC Shopping e-Vouchers (SKLCC e-Vouchers), which are yours if you spend RM1,500 or more in two receipts at any specialty store, between now and January 20th. You’ll get a RM100 worth of SKLCC e-Vouchers and an exclusive set of Suria KLCC Red Packets. Furthermore, the first 200 customers who purchase RM1,000 in SKLCC e-Vouchers during this holiday promotion will receive an extra RM100 in e-Vouchers.

Want even more CNY festive revelry? Head over to Alamanda Shopping Centre to admire its bewitching “Old China Town”, right in the centre of the mall.

If you’re considering a trip to Terengganu, drop by Kemaman’s Mesra Mall, which is adorned with “Year of the Rabbit” motifs. You can also indulge in a plethora of festive performances, seminars, prizes, and promos!

For more on the Chinese New Year campaigns, visit Suria KLCC, Alamanda Shopping Centre and Mesra Mall’s websites now!


Casio Malaysia’s New G-Shock Collab With Dragon Ball Z & One Piece

Anime fans rejoice! We’ve got great news to share with you.

Casio Malaysia and G-Shock have finally revealed the designs of their latest collaboration with two of the most famous Japanese animated TV series – Dragon Ball Z and One Piece.

Based on the the GA-110 which features a big watch case with a 3D presence, the new GA-110JDB model uses bold combination of orang and black colours, which highly represents the popular anime series. Additionally, the watch strap (our favourite part of the design) features an illustration of “Dragon Ball” main character Son Goku.

To give out a more impactful kick, the model’s dial and logo are enhanced with gold accents. Other prominent features include the inset dial in the 9 o’clock position which displays the four-starred dragon ball motif. There is also a letter “Z” logo embedded in the 3 o’clock position. Also, the “G-Shock x Dragon Ball Z” logo is carved at the back side of the model.

Meanwhile, the One Piece x G-Shock GA110JOP watch features a striking combination of red, white and black colours for its design. Similar with Dragon Ball limited edition, the watch band also comes with illustrations of “One Piece” protagonist Monkey D Luffy.

Apart from that, Luffy’s signature straw hat and the word “WANTED” are also included on the dial. The logo  “G-Shock x One Piece” is also engraved at the back part of the watch. Interestingly, both of the G-Shock custom watches are also available with its own unique packaging as well!

Word has it that G-Shock’s “Dragon Ball Z” and “One Piece” limited edition watches are slated to debut on 22nd July. For more info on that, visit Casio Malaysia’s official website here.

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2,200 Malindo Air Employees Terminated With Heartbreaking Farewells On Social Media

The travel industry has been hit hard due to the Covid-19 pandemic forcing many airline companies including AirAsia and Malaysia Airlines (MAS), to downsize its workforce.

Sadly, Malindo Airways (Malindo Air) has decided to undergo further retrenchments, shrinking their 3,200 manpower to a mere 1,000.

The staffs’ termination came into effect yesterday (1st November 2020) as Malindo Air attempts to stay afloat during the pandemic by reducing their costs and expenditure. The airline has offered a three-month salary as one of the severance packages to the 2,000 plus employees affected.

What followed was heartbreaking as the retrenched crew members took to their social media accounts to sign off, eventually causing Malindo to be trending on Twitter. Most of them even shared the memories through pictures of them working at the airline, which made it more heart-rending.

Thank you for wonderful 4 years ❤ #malindo pic.twitter.com/9OKRFBtKBQ

I’ve said my goodbye to this beasty. There was never a day i wasn’t happy to be around you. I have accepted the fate and i know this is not anyone’s fault. Aviation industry is just very sick:( It was a pleasure team,it was an honor Malindo.

Irriana Azreen signing out. pic.twitter.com/A5hy5Ao2Fn

— Samara (@irriananana) October 30, 2020

TQ #Malindo Air for all the beautiful moments & memories. It's hard to accept the fact that most of us have been retrenched. May Allah ease everything for all airlines crew. "ONCE A CREW, ALWAYS A CREW" Door disarmed & cross check. I'm cc Bella, M08993 signing off. Bye ODteam👋 pic.twitter.com/Tl6sLlu28r

— BellaLuna (@mizznwhen) October 31, 2020

The end of the chapter. Thank you Malindo for all the memories. Dari zaman trainee then masuk kerja. Never ever imagined this day would come, but Allah’s plan is always beautiful than our desire. Stay strong, dear self.

Khairun Nasuha signing off pic.twitter.com/0DKBR1upf8

— Khairun Nasuha (@nasuhajamil) October 31, 2020

Tears aside, The National Union of Flight Attendants Malaysia (NUFAM) has criticised Malindo Air for their retrenchment exercise. They stated that the funds given by the government to the airline should be sufficient to stave off more job cuts.

Previously, Malaysia Airlines and Firefly employees were offered early retirement schemes. Read about it here.


Christmas Guide: These Are Hype’s Top 10 Favourite Gift Ideas

Christmas is almost here. So you know what that means! Gifts, and lots of them. But picking out the perfect gift can be a daunting task. This becomes even more troublesome if you want the gift to be memorable.

So with Christmas being just next month, there really isn’t much time left to be dilly-dallying in picking the right one. Fear not though, as we are here to lend a hand in suggesting some of the more unique gifts for your love ones or yourself (why not?) this coming Christmas. Without further ado, here are 10 gifts we think would be perfect for the jolliest time of the year.

Every year around Christmas, we will be bombarded by holiday tunes left and right all aiming to fill the air waves with Christmas cheers. This year is no different. Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey may be the King and Queen of Christmas music respectively, but we’re positive these new albums will give them a run for their money.

Sometimes the greatest companion anyone can have is a good book. So why not pick one up for your love ones this Christmas. Armed with a variety of books all for an affordable price, you can be sure to find a book just right for the person you’re giving it to. Get some good bargains at BookXcess or Big Bad Wolf.

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More than just an immediate snack, Amazin’ Graze has transform daily comfort food into indulgent holiday gifts. “Christmas is a time when friends and family share over an abundance of food that is usually loaded with sugars. We crafted our collection with nutrition in mind while still delivering the indulgence that Malaysians seek. We want to spread the message of making healthy choices without compromising on taste.” said Vivian Hor, head of R&D.

The limited-edition Discover Magic Christmas 2019 collection comes with the new Jubilee Apple Crumble granola, together with Frosted Cinnamon Nut Mix and Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bites.

Singapore’s #DangerouslyAddictive Irvins Salted Egg Chips is now available to those residing in Malaysia. Irv Travels International Delivery Campaign allows foodies to pick a box (big, small, mystery box) before selecting your desired salted egg items. All it takes is a few simple clicks to secure yourself a box of these bad boys.

Since we’re on the topic of food, there’s no denying that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Skip the tedious preparations and treat yourself and loved ones to a scrumptious Christmas buffet later this month. We’ve got plenty of suggestions for you here.

In the retelling of “Legend: The Heritage Story”, Sk-II takes us on a journey through the eyes of Japan’s first virtual human, imma, and how she gains superpowers from Pitera. Here’s the description of what you just watched:

“In her fantastical journey, imma meets actress Haruka Ayase, singer songwriter Leah Dou and supermodel Behati Prinsloo Levine and together, they celebrate the Power of Pitera, transforming the world around them with the bold manga patterns of Fantasista Utamaro.”

These limited edition beauties are available at all SK-II counters.

Want to win best friend of the year? Give the gift of healthier skin this Christmas with this magical combination. ? ? #KiehlsChristmas #mykiehls

A post shared by  Kiehl’s Malaysia (@mykiehls) on Nov 24, 2019 at 5:29pm PST

Kiehl’s Malaysia recently held their Made Better Pop-Up at Avenue K Rooftop where the public got to show support for Mother Nature and green pledge for the environment. In conjunction, we were encouraged to experience the magic with Kiehl’s holiday collection.

You could totally win best friend of the year award with this gift ;)

Let go of the past and embrace the magic from “Frozen 2”. Disney and Luxasia have joined forces to debut the brand new “Believe In The Journey” lipstick collection. Based on the empowering theme and beloved characters, the collection features 5 lustrous, hydrating lipsticks that are enriched with Vitamin E, Rosehip, Argan and Jojoba oils to nourish and protect lips from dryness.

For folks who are bad at gifting presents – trust us when we say that you can’t go wrong with gift cards. It’s like receiving ang pao or duit raya during Chinese New Year or Hari Raya, only now you have an excuse to shop at Uniqlo or get your coffee fix at the nearest Starbucks outlet. Plus, if your friend hasn’t gotten on the binge-watching train, a Netflix gift card is recommended.

Scents can evoke memories. What better way to bring to mind a sweet memory than inviting these scented candles from Wicket Candles into your home. Available this season are the scented soywax Christmas tree candles, kopi/ kaya candles, and more. Wicket Candles also offers travel-sized candles to bring it along on your excursions.

Best sellers (pictured above): Lover’s Night, Sweet Romance and Tropical Paradise

Find out more options on their Facebook or Instagram. Trust us, your nose will thank you later ;)

In continuing the theme of experiences, why not try to kill two birds with one stone, as you can enjoy your day while helping the less fortunate. How, you asked? By joining Common Ground’s Jingle Bazaar filled with your favourite holiday treats like hot cocoa, cookies and a meet-and-greet section with Santa.

The event is created in partnership with MSRI in helping 7000 refuges in Malaysia.

To people looking for a more wholesome and artistic Christmas experience, check out this fresh re-telling of some of the most Christmas stories filled with music, visuals and lights. Hosted by Hope City Church KL, the event will take place at 5pm and 7pm in APW Bangsar on 15th December.

Again, the gift of experience can sometimes prove to be more valuable than any physical object.

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#SpiderMan: “The LEGO Movie” Directors To Helm Animated “Spider-Man” Film

From the directors of “The LEGO Movie” comes yet another animated film. And it’s in no way related to the brick flick or it’s planned spin-off and sequels.

As you might know, Sony and Marvel teaming up to bring Spider-Man into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), so we can expect a new Spidey movie soon. But it turns out that a Spidey movie (read: the Spidey reboot) is not all his fans are getting because there’s going to be a new animated Spider-Man film as well. Score!

You see, Sony Pictures Entertainment Motion Picture Group chairman Tom Rothman announced that the studio will be releasing a new animated film about the character.

Shepherding the project will be Phil Lord and Christopher Miller, the writer-directors behind the “21 Jump Street” series, “The LEGO Movie”, and the Will Forte TV show, “Last Man On Earth”. They’ll be producing and writing the treatment for the new film, but there’s no announcement about their involvement as directors just yet.

The new film is said to exist independently from the live-action Spider-Man movie that is currently being developed, and won’t impact that film’s 2017 release date or the planned appearance of the live-action Spider-Man in an upcoming Marvel film.

Interestingly enough, in its press release about the news Sony does not list Feige as a producer on the new animated film. Instead Avi Arad, Matt Tolmach, and former Sony Pictures head Amy Pascal are listed as producers alongside Lord and Miller. While that trio was the same team behind the 2 Garfield films, Arad and Tolmach were not part of the new Marvel initiative. As a result, we could see 2 dramatically different takes on the character.

In any case, with Lord and Miller in charge this is likely to be the funniest — and most pop-culturally savvy — Spider-Man anyone has ever seen.

The yet-to-be-named Spidey animated film is set to be released on 20th July 2018.

Meanwhile, “The LEGO Movie Sequel” is slated to be released on 18th May 2018. The spinoff film, “LEGO Ninjago”, will be released on 22nd September 2017, while “LEGO Batman” will be out on 10th February 2017.


#Alvivi: Alvin Investigated For Sedition, Vivian Not Surprised By Alvin’s Antics

Despite having left the country, it sure ain’t over yet for one half of the “Alvivi” duo, sex blogger Alvin Tan.

Police are now investigating him under the Sedition Act 1948 following scathing remarks he made against the country’s top leaders on his Facebook account recently. Of course, this is not the first time that Alvin has had the authorities hunting him down. He was previously jointly charged with former partner Vivian Lee for publishing insensitive materials mocking the holy month of Ramadhan last year.

They were both hauled to court to face 3 charges under the Film Censorship Act, Sedition Act and the Penal Code but managed to get the charge under Section 298A of the Penal Code dismissed. The court, which previously ordered the duo to surrender their passports, had granted a temporary release of their travel documents in May to enable them to shoot a documentary in Singapore.

But only Vivian surrendered her passport to the authorities on 3rd June.

Alvin, who has now turned fugitive and bail-jumper, resurfaced online last week and claimed that he is now living in US, after going into hiding for months. He reportedly fled to the country to seek political asylum.

In a Facebook posting dated 26th September, he called out the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak for the recent sedition blitz as an attempt by him to “cling on to the top post”. He also referred the Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar as “Nazi SS Head Heinrich Himmler” and Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi as “the closest thing to true evil”.

Complete mayhem followed suit after, with Deputy federal CID chief DCP Datuk Amar Singh saying:

Members of the public have lodged reports against Alvin Tan. Upon this, we initiated an investigation under the Sedition Act. Let us complete the investigation first. Then, we will liaise with the Attorney General’s department to decide the next course of action.

Meanwhile, Bernama reports that Melaka Umno Youth and 2 non-governmental organisations (NGOs) also lodged police reports against Alvin Tan over the postings. UMNO Youth executive committee member and Pemikir Muda Malaysia (an NGO) president Mohd Rafiq Naizamohideen and Persatuan Bekas Tentera Tidak Berpencen Melaka president Alias Abd Wahab represented them in lodging the reports at the Melaka Tengah police station.

Speaking to reporters, Mohd Rafiq said they wanted the authorities to act against the blogger who is currently overseas.

As for Vivian, she said that she wasn’t surprised that Alvin had skipped bail and is seeking asylum in US, saying the plans were not discussed with her.

He suggested the idea of seeking political asylum briefly once, but he didn’t discuss it with me further. He can pursue his dreams and resume his conquests in the United States without any baggage. I don’t see the point of living a life on the run. We still have a full life ahead of us, and the life as a fugitive wouldn’t suit me. Now that he has made it safely to the United States, I’m relieved because I finally know he’s OK.

I was brought up by my parents to face and deal with any issue in front of us, and running away whenever there’s trouble isn’t a wise approach. I do not feel bitter nor I do not blame him for anything. I wish him well and all the best. It would be a while, perhaps never again, that the two of us will meet.

She added that she had been sending him text messages and emails ever since he went off the grid, but he did not respond and only heard he was safe and sound when friends who read about it in the news informed her.

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#WhatsApp: Facebook Adds Snapchat-Like “Status” Feature To Messaging App

WhatsApp is the latest Facebook product to include a Snapchat stories-like feature.

The company announced that they’re introducing “Status”, a new feature that allows users to share decorated photos, videos, and GIFs as status updates. These statuses only last for 24 hours and users can also reply to friends’ updates directly from the post.

According to the Facebook-owned company, the new update is a gift to users in conjunction with the messaging app’s 8th anniversary. It is also a throwback to the original purpose of WhatsApp.

“When WhatsApp launched nearly 8 years ago, it started as an app for sharing status updates, where people could type a short line of text to let their friends know what they were up to. When we noticed people were using the feature to communicate in real time, we redesigned WhatsApp as a messaging app,” the company said in a blog post.

WhatsApp Status will be rolled out on 24th February 2017 and it will be available for iOS, Android, and Windows Phone. WhatsApp also added that the status updates are end-to-end encrypted.

As much as we love sharing our day-to-day activities with our friends on social media, we don’t really think WhatsApp’s new feature is necessary. We hate to say this but updating social media is beginning to feel like a chore now.

What do you think about the new WhatsApp Status? Yay or nay? Let us know in the comments below.

Sources: The Verge, Lowyat.NET, Tech Crunch.


#Yiruma: South Korean Pianist Returns To Malaysia This July!

Music fans are in for a big treat! World class pianist Yiruma (이루마) will be holding a one-night only concert at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on 8th July 2017.

The South Korean composer previously held his first Malaysian show in October 2014. His 2nd concert, which took place in the following year, saw a 2,000-strong crowd.

Yiruma aka Lee Ru-ma began playing the piano at the age of 5. When he was 10 years old, he moved to London to study at the Purcell School of Music. After graduating in 1997, he continued his musical aspirations and completed a composition major from King’s College London.

During Yiruma’s time in college, he toured around Europe, making him the first Korean artiste to receive an invitation to perform at the 2002 MIDEM (Marché International du Disque et de l’Edition Musicale) in Cannes, France.

To date, the beloved pianist has released 13 studio albums including “First Love” (2001), which held critically-acclaimed hits such as “River Flows In You”, “Kiss The Rain”, and “May Be”.

“I am so glad that I have the opportunity to come back to play for Malaysian fans again – and I wish that I can play better than the last time. I hope to see everyone who loves piano and my music,” he said.

Presented and organised by Ace Music Productions, details for “Yiruma Live in Malaysia 2017” are as follows:

Note: Each VIP ticket holder stands a chance to win a photo session with Yiruma after the concert. The winners list will be posted on Facebook a week before the show.

Moreover, tickets go on sale 10th March 2017 and you can purchase your tickets via http://yiruma.peatix.com.

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

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(UPDATE) #DivideTour: Ed Sheeran To Return To Kuala Lumpur In November 2017

It’s been 3 years since Ed Sheeran released his last record, “x (Multiply)”, and after a year of hiatus from the music industry, the singer-songwriter made a triumphant comeback with 2 new singles earlier last month.

Just as fans are eagerly anticipating his new album, “÷ (Divide)”, to hit stores on 3rd March, the UK superstar has a special message for all you Malaysian fans: He’s returning to Kuala Lumpur for a concert towards the end of the year.

Jaa Suzuran from ERA FM recently to travel to Tokyo, Japan, and had the chance to conduct a one-on-one interview with Sheeran. In the video titled, “Jaa Road To Ed Sheeran”, the pair kicked things off with the radio host giving the 25-year-old singer a nickname: Atan. Better than fire crotch, no?

Malaysian fans always go cray when international stars greet us in our native language. Thankfully, Sheeran was game to learn a few Malay phrases. The various dialects include “Bereh Boh” (No problem), “Tudiaa Bak Hang” (There you go), and “Atan Sayang Awak Ketat-Ketat” (Atan loves you very much). Whether he nailed it or not, the flame-haired musician deserves an A for effort.

The interview session ended on a high note with Sheeran giving us an exclusive that he will be returning to our shores for his “÷ Tour (Divide Tour)”.

“Thank you so much to everyone in Malaysia. I will see you soon I think I’m coming back to Kuala Lumpur end of this year,” the pop star told Jaa. This is literally music to our ears. If you’ve been to his previous concerts before, you’d know that Sheeran never fails to deliver.

Fast forward to the interview at 2:37 below:

Perhaps Sheeran will remember to say “Atan Sayang Awak Ketat-Ketat” when he brings his tour here in a couple of months ;)

AEG Presents and PR Worldwide announced that Ed Sheeran will be bringing his highly-anticipated 2017 tour to the Axiata Arena (previously known as Putra Indoor Arena), Bukit Jalil on 14th November 2017.

Tickets are priced at RM198, RM298, RM358, RM458 (excluding ticket fee and GST), and ticket sales will commence on Monday, 15th May at 10am online through www.prworldwidelive.com / 03 7493 3010.


How To Buy A House In Malaysia? 5 Ways Madam Loan Can Help You

Many Malaysians tend to find themselves clueless when purchasing their first home. This is where Madam Loan comes in.

The brand new chatbot is the result of Mah Sing Group Berhad and RinggitPlus’ collaboration. It’s an artificial-intelligence-enabled educational platform that facilitates home loan applications and answer home loan related enquiries.

Some of the difficulties often faced by home buyers include:

No doubt Madam Loan will be useful to first time home buyers with little to no experience, those wanting to make well-informed financing and investment decisions, and financially constrained buyers with limited cash flow ability.

Known as the 5 pillars, here are what Madam Loan has to offer:

1. Home Loan Application – Instead of filling multiple forms, you can now instantly apply up to 4 bank mortgages once you key in your personal particulars, net income, monthly commitments, and property particulars.

2. How Much Loan You Can Qualify – Using the instant debt-service-ratio (DSR) calculation, the platform can give you property recommendation based on your borrowing amount.

3. Government Assistance – Those with difficulties getting financing will receive options on a variety of suitable government assisted home ownership schemes to consider.

4. Property Recommendation – Based on your budget, preferred location, and property type, you can find a suitable home from Mah Sing’s 50 projects nationwide. (Psst, we’ve already listed 5 beautiful homes here.)

5. Home Loan 101 – Of course, if you have further loan questions, mortgage options, financing insurance, additional cost and more, Madam Loan will be of assistance.

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Samsung Takes A Jab At The Yet-To-Be-Released iPhone 6

Sure, any Apple/iPhone fan must’ve been waiting at the edge of the seats since the first leaked-yet-kinda-legit pictures of the iPhone 6 surfaced. But apparently, not just Apple/iPhone fans got word of it.

You may or may not know by now that the iPhone 6 looks like it’ll be sporting a larger screen. At least according to one of the leaked images:

Having said that, no one actually knows for sure if this is the iPhone 6 that Apple will be announcing in September.

Last year, when Jimmy Lin leaked images of the iPhone 5C, he got it quite spot on. After the iPhone 5C was officially announced, Nokia immediately took a jab at the tech giant:

Thanks, #Apple ;) pic.twitter.com/x4w3r8Ghcy

— Nokia UK (@nokia_uk) September 10, 2013

This time around, another tech company has decided to take a jab at Apple upon hearing rumours of the iPhone 6’s “new change”. Yes, it’s none other than Samsung. The company released a new commercial titled, “Galaxy S 5 — Screen Envy”, which shows a man excitedly telling his friend about the rumours of the upcoming iPhone 6’s screen size. His enthusiasm is crushed when his friend, who is glued to a Galaxy S5, asks, “This hasn’t happened yet?”

This is of course not the first time that Samsung has taken jabs at Apple. After all, they’re quite open about being rivals. In fact, earlier this month, they released another commercial, “Galaxy S 5 — Wall Huggers” to mock the iPhone’s questionable battery life. Pretty cleverly done ads without being outrightly insulting, don’t you think?

Meanwhile, let’s see if Apple will really be announcing the supposed iPhone 6 (that Jimmy Lin leaked pictures of) in September. Start the countdown!


Netflix’s “Night Teeth” Review: We Could Probably Chomp On These Vamps & Still Win

It’s spooooooky season right now. With All-Hallow’s Eve right around the corner, the ghouls, the mummies, the zombie-chompin’ freaks are upon us. Tis’ the season to be frightful and sure, the streamers have got us covered.

A vampire thriller, “Night Teeth” starring “Spider-Man: Homecoming” and “Bumblebee” star Jorge Lendeborg Jr. premiered on Netflix. So is it a slashin’good time or does it ultimately suck you dry? Let’s nibble into its veins, shall we?

The opening prologue, narrated by Megan Fox, introduces viewers to a long-standing power struggle between mankind and the vampires. Details are murky but it’s a hunt-or-be-hunted type of situation. Nevertheless, the persistence of the Boyle Heights district eventually brought a truce upon them. Therefore, vampires live in the shadows, and somehow the world forgot that they ever existed.

Meanwhile, vampire-kind gains power and wealth with their clandestine affairs but sometimes, peace is never an option with certain dudes… With the truce compromised, tensions have never been higher.

Enter Benny (Jorge Lendeborg Jr.), a happy-go-lucky economics student and part-time fire-griller… for the SoundCloud fam. All are good for the dude until he sneaks in on his brother, Jay (Raúl Castillo), who it turns out, has become embroiled in a war with the vampires. With Jay occupied at night due to him having to attempt a rescue mission for his abducted girlfriend, Jay reluctantly lets Benny take his place as a chauffeur.

The task: drive two mysterious women around LA for a full night of party hopping before the break of dawn. No biggie.

Nevertheless, the scope widens on Benny’s world as the discreet charms of his clients, Blaire and Zoe (Debby Ryan and Lucy Fry) turn out to be deadly AF. Possessing an insatiable thirst for that scarlet ooze, Blaire and Zoe take their driver hostage, as the night further spins out of control. As dawn approaches, Benny must do whatever it takes to survive the dangers of this new world, even if it means making allies with his abductors.

Aite. We’re not gonna waste any time and just say it. “Night Teeth” is some conventional stuff. There is nothing that will make you go: “Oh, wow. That was impressive!” other than the photography which is shot pretty well. With its red, blue, and golden compositions, the audience is always reminded of the triplicity that surrounds Boyle Heights.

Moreover, it helps that Jorge is a very likeable lead. He lets this fish-out-of-water role simmer into his essence. He’s sexy. He’s awkward. And he flows well with the attractive vamps on the backseat. We dig it.

Nonetheless, these two features are quite possibly the only redeemable qualities of the film because everything else is a bloody hot mess.

The script is questionable. The soundtrack is atrociously jarring – not the actual tracks though, we love ourselves some Audrey Nuna – mixing like some wood chips and sawdust in red paint. There’s little structure overall. It struggles to find its form and motivate itself to find any sort of direction.

Action-wise, man… If we had a word for it… No, two words for it, we guess it would have to be Stormtrooper and aim. Like, seriously, there are no stakes at all because the rival gangs have terrible aim even when their target is a stone’s throw away. Maybe someone could pitch a movie where the Stormtroopers and these vampire-hunters shoot each other and call it a sequel to the “Neverending Story”?

Surprisingly, Megan Fox’s role in this is extremely brief and therefore amounts to nothing more than a cameo at best. She and Sydney Sweeney play extremely rich and powerful leaders of the underground vampire society, but the film destroys that latter aspect. Rich? Yes. Powerful? We don’t even witness anything of that sort. Their entire operation is single-handedly uprooted by Blaire and Zoe. Well, that probably gives her more time to date weed.

We guess it’s just another of those standard-shot-well-hashtag-aesthetic-sexy-vibes films that come out once every week on streaming. Seriously, you know your life isn’t going to change after watching “Night Teeth”, unlike the experience of watching Denis Villeneuve’s “Dune” which we have since converted to its church. Activities include Bene Gesserit-ing, Gom Jabbar-ing, and exterminating the mind-killer. Yes. Yes, we know. It’s outrageous to compare a dry stalk of corn to sumptuous caviar but, we’re gonna plug it while we still can. PLEASE. WATCH. DUNE. IN. CINEMAS. NOW.

So, again, “Night Teeth” has nothing to show viewers. Sadly, it loses its plot halfway through some vamp gang war that is wildly uninteresting and contrived. The resolve and drive tends to murk up and we don’t really know what the intended product actually strived to be. Hell, it even tries to be a little John Wick at times but unfortunately, it doesn’t quite succeed.

Alright, hear us out Netflix. Why don’t ya’ll try your hand at making something neo noir-esque, but with some bloody good ghouls? Kill. Bite. Swear. Have em’ slice and dice. Don’t let em’ play nice.

Make it a sultry and spicy revenge thriller. Make it sharp and sweet.

Or you know, that could very well be the plot of the next Blade movie? Who knows? Call us back once we get dem red shades on Mahershala Ali. We’re all ready to bare our fangs and decapitate some vamp heads right now.

“Night Teeth” is currently streaming on Netflix.

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"Night Teeth" bores, but not with its fangs. There's just nothing that really keeps it moving forward. A blood-sucking experience, indeed.


#IronMan4: Robert Downey Jr. Says, “It’s Happening”

We really like Robert Downey Jr, we really do. But when he confirmed that “Iron Man 4” is in the works, we just don’t know if he’s being serious or just trying to please his fans.

About the possibility of returning to “Iron Man 4”, the actor earlier hinted in an interview that he may not be involved in the film as there are only 2 movies left in his contract with Marvel Studios.

However, the actor is considering to reprise his role in “Iron Man” as he mentioned in an interview that “it’s down to Kevin (Feige, Marvel Studios president) and Ike (Perlmutter, CEO of Marvel Entertainment) and Disney to come to him with what the proposal is“. The actor also jokingly said that he will be in “Iron Man 4” if Mel Gibson directs, but the has since actor confirmed that it was just an offhanded remark.

Most recently though, he was prompted to answer the question about the possibility of returning to “Iron Man 4” during a brief interview segment on the Ellen Show. When the host Ellen DeGeneres asked him whether or not there would be an Iron Man 4, he hesitated a little and said:

I know there’s going to be a bunch more Marvel movies. And they have big ideas of how to do it best, and we’re in the middle of negotiation…

And that prompted Ellen to ask, “So, yes?”

Well, at least we have our answer now, yes?

But since Robert is tied down with 2 other films (including “Avengers: Age of Ultron“) in his contract, does that mean that Marvel is negotiating for him to make a new deal and return as the iconic superhero? We certainly hope so.

Besides, what will the Marvel Cinematic Universe look like without Iron Man, right?


8 Things To Know About Blue’s Upcoming Concert In Malaysia

Chart-topping 90s boy band Blue will be flying to Kuala Lumpur on 3rd March 2019 for their Blue Live in Malaysia 2019 one night only concert tour.

Organised by KC & Friends together with TerryandTheCuz, the highly-anticipated concert will be staged at the Dewan Wawasan Convention & Exhibition Centre in Menara PGRM, Cheras.

At a recent press conference, the organisers have revealed further details regarding the boys’ upcoming concert in Malaysia. Here’s what we learnt.

1. Blue’s first public performance in 15 years

Blue’s last public performance was in 2004 and they went on hiatus in 2005, thus this will make their first public show in 15 years.

2. The tour is to celebrate their 20th anniversary

To celebrate their 20th anniversary, the boys announced their “Summer Tour” in the UK and Ireland to the excitement of fans.

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3. All Blue members will participate in the tour

According to the organisers, all 4 members of Blue; Lee Ryan, Antony Costa, Duncan James and Simon Webbe – will be participating the tour.

4. DJ Jakeman will be the opening act for the concert

Malaysia’s very own celebrated DJ and Astro Radio’s head honcho Jakeman AKA Datuk Jake Abdullah will be warming up the stage before the main act.

5. The concert will be around 60 to 75 minutes

“We are grateful for the opportunity to help relive one of the best music eras in history – the boy band era – with an enthralling 60 to 75-minute non-stop live concert by the one and only Blue,” KC & Friends CEO Kesavan Purusotman said.

6. The band will perform mostly old materials and some new materials

Blue will be playing some of their famous hits including “All Rise”, “One Love”, “You Make Me Wanna”, “If You Come Back”, “Sorry Seems to be the Hardest Word”, and more, as well as some of their newer hits like “Without You”, “All I Need”, “You’re the Only One”, and “If You Don’t Know Me by Now”.

The organisers believe that this will be a sold-out concert as the VVIP (RM598 including Meet & Greet), CAT 3 (RM158), CAT 4 (RM98) tickets are all sold out. Meanwhile, the VIP (RM398), CAT 1 (RM258) and CAT 2 (208) are 70% sold out.

8. The organisers will be bringing another boy band to Malaysia

KC & Friends revealed that their currently finalising a deal with another boy band and will be bringing them to Malaysia once the deal is set. The organisers will announce the details in a couple more months. The only clue we know is that the boy band had previously performed in Malaysia.

Concert tickets for Blue Live in Malaysia can be purchased at MyTicket.

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Hype’s Exclusive: 5 Minutes With MKTO & Tinie Tempah Before H-Artistry 2014

H-Artistry KL 2014 delivers an astonishing finale!

H-Artistry − The Global Art of Mixing, shook the grounds of Kuala Lumpur once again, this time treating partygoers to a mind-blowing night of stunning performances and hard pumping beats. Taking things to whole a new level, H-Artistry delivered the super-clubbing experience with a world-class production that showcased an outstanding visual innovation, making H-Artistry 2014, the party of the year.

The stage at the Malaysian International Exhibition and Convention Centre (MIECC) saw a varied mix of musical genres on the night of November 15th, which included artists from both East and West. The line-up of the night featured headliner, London born international award winning artist Tinie Tempah, Japan’s newly formed group CREAM, and American duo MKTO, as well as local heroes Paperplane Pursuit and Imma *Bleep* YouUp.

Featuring beautiful LED visual accompanied by a striking laser show, the party started with Malaysia’s pop trio Paperplane Pursuit kicking off the night with hits such as “Higher” and “Everybody Wants Somebody”. New age J-Pop/Hip Hop duo, CREAM, then took the stage and continued to keep the energy in the arena pumping with their eclectic performance.

Next up was MKTO. Made up off Malcolm Kelley and Tony Oller, the boys drove the crowd into a wild frenzy as they performed some of their most loved hits including “Thank You and “American Dream”. The duo also surprised the crowd by teaming up with Paperplane Pursuit for a collaboration on the track “Black or White” (originally by Michael Jackson.

As MKTO bowed out, Tinie Tempah was the next act to take over the stage. The headliner of the night gave fans and partygoers drove the crowd insane with his spectacular performance and he also had them sing along to “Pass Out” and “Written in the Stars”. The night then hit an ultimate high as electro house trio Imma *Bleep* YouUp took the stage with a dramatic entrance of laser lights and eccentric graphics on the LED panels.

Inspired by H-Artistry’s very own Global Art of Mixing platform, the trio were then joined by Paperplane Pursuit to perform 2 singles live for the very first time, “Chasing Dreams” and “Live Forever” which took partygoers on an euphoric journey!

Needless to say, H-Artistry 2014 was definitely a night to remember for partygoers.

Fortunately for us, we got to chat with MKTO before the madness of H-Artistry took place. Here’s what they had to say:

Hey guys! Are you excited to be here in Malaysia considering that it’s your first time here?

Tony: Hey love! Oh absolutely. We did this event last year in Hong Kong and to come over to Malaysia, especially where our music is being played, I think it’s going to be great − great energy, great crowd so we’re looking forward to it. I also just saw the stage and it looks massive!

Cool. We can’t wait to see what you guys have in store for us. Tell us, how MKTO (apart from it being the initials of your names) came about, how did you guys meet?

Malcolm: We did a TV show together. We played best friends on this TV show and yeah, stayed in contact after it was over. From there, we met some producers who saw some videos of us on YouTube, having fun, making music and we ended up talking about putting together an album and getting signed on to a label. So everything they said happened, so yeah. Haha.

And what has the journey been like so far ever since then?

Tony: Yeah, it has been very unexpected. I think you know, like he said, just kind of starting this…hoping, you know? You hope to achieve all this and we have so, it has been surreal. It makes us feel like we’ve been putting in the hard hours and things have paid off so it’s great to be here.

So you’ve had a pretty good year, what does MKTO have planned next?

Malcolm: Urm…we just got off the Demi Lovato tour which was amazing. So now, we’ve just been home, in the studio working on a second record. We have some radio shows coming up, we’re doing a Macy’s Day parade in New York for the first time. That’s going to be awesome because we’ll be on a Ninja Turtles float and we’ll be performing “Classic” so that’s going to be pretty cool. Apart from that, just enjoying Christmas with family, then preparing for the start of the year with new music and hopefully get some touring together. Hopefully, we can get back out to Malaysia and have a good time.

Oh, we’ll definitely love to have you guys come back here! Speaking of “Classic”, what inspired the track? Is it about anyone in particular?

Tony: I think that was a track that we loved but wasn’t a track that we really wrote. We heard the track, we loved it and it was the first time we were putting together a record so of course we wanted to cut it. But this next record is all us, writing and everything so it’ll be a little more special. Anyway, “Classic” was basically just something that we wanted to do that I guess you could say would give a throwback feel with the pop chorus. It definitely hits on the kind of artistes that inspires us like Marvin Gaye, Michael Jackson, Muddy Waters, Jimi Hendrix – you know, a lot of old school artistes. Oh my God. What a terrible explanation (laughs).

Haha you guys are adorable. If you could collaborate with an artiste from the past, who would it be?

Lastly, back to H-Artistry. What can fans expect from your show?

Tony: Oh man…Probably the same thing we do every show – we just put all our energy we can on stage, get people singing along with us. Expect the unexpected ;)

Malcolm: A lot of energy! We’ll have our full band with us so that’s something to look forward to. We’re definitely looking forward to interacting with the crowd and have everybody sing along and have a great time. It’s going to be amazing!

Thanks so much guys! It was lovely talking to ya’ll.

Tony: Thank you, love! It was lovely meeting you.

We’re definitely a little smitten after talking to MKTO. The boys were super sweet, down-to-earth and friendly.

And apart from MKTO, we also spoke to the headliner for H-Artistry 2014, Tinie Tempah! We caught up with the rapper to find out what he’s been up to since his last visit to Kuala Lumpur.

Hey Tinie! Welcome back to KL! Are you excited to be back?

I am excited to be back. It’s my third time now. Well yeah, technically it’s fifth time but I stayed in the airport two out of the three times.

Yeah, it was a transfer. Hahaha. Got you there didn’t I?

You sure did. Haha. What can partygoers expect from you at H-Artistry?

(Laughs). A lot of energy. I’m always happy to be here. We came from a very long way to be here, so I always make sure it’s worth it. The past two times I’ve done shows, it went down crazily and I’m also really excited by this H-Artistry idea. I like the concept of it and I like the fact that I get to perform with incredible artistes from Japan, America as well as the local artists. I can’t wait to do that and to watch them and just see how their performances go down, it’ll be fun. I came with my DJ and my crew, and we’re going to rock the place.

Okay. So let’s talk about your background. You’re an A-levels holder in media studies, psychology, and religious studies, what made you go into music?

Mmm. That’s a good question. It was cool to learn all those things. I like to learn about things but music was the one thing that I think I could do really well. So when I really got into music, I told myself that this was quite good and that I could do it better than lots of people so I stuck to it and continued to nurture it and that’s how this happened.

And were your parents supportive of your decision at the time?

I was really young when I made that decision. I was like 18 and I’ve started doing it before but when I said I’m not going to university at 18 and like all parents, they wanted the best for me. They wanted me to be stable and of course they wanted to be singers when they were younger so they were like NOOOOO. But yeah, I proved that I was making the right decision for myself, so it’s cool and they’re happy now. My sisters have got like graduation pictures on the wall and I’ve got music awards. Haha.

Who would you say is or was your biggest musical idol/inspiration?

Erm…The biggest is definitely Michael Jackson. From every level as a kid, then I as grew up and became a teenager, I was more into hip hop so I listened to Eminem, Busta Rhymes and DMX. When I started listening to the UK rap, I really like Dizzee Rascal and So Solid Crew, I mean these are the guys that made me want to make music.

Cool. And if you could collaborate with one artiste right now, who would it be?

That’s a good question, man. Really good question. It still would be someone like Adele or maybe Ed Sheeran, I suppose. Ed is cool, Ed is British and he’s a good friend of mine as well. Sometimes it feels like he’s rapping as well when he sings really quick, so I think we could make a fun track together.

Speaking of collaborations, you’ve worked with artistes and producers like Labrinth and Diplo. What was it like working with them?

Really cool. It was really, really cool. I’m definitely a fan of everybody I’ve collaborated with. Labrinth of course, he made my first single. We met and that took us 12 hours to make, like on the first day −  it’s like you and me meeting each other now, and then “Pass Out” is the end result, 12 hours from now. I feel like Labrinth and I will always be bonded by that. With Diplo it’s really cool. I have a lot of respect for him, I like the fact that he makes a lot of edgy music and that’s he has produced for some of the biggest and best names in the world including Usher and Beyoncé. Yet, he’s still so down-to-earth and still so accessible, even though he has sold like millions of records, he’ll do like a DJ set or guest on someone’s radio show and I like him for that so it was really good working with him. I’ve done a record with him and 2 Chainz and it’s still one of my favourite tracks to perform all the time. I mean it’s really cool, I usually try to work with people that I’m fans of so even after the song is made, I’ll still listen to their next tracks.

So you’ve been teasing fans on Instagram about a collaboration with Steve Aoki. What can you tell us about that?

Yeah I’ve been in the studio with Steve Aoki quite a bit and that’s really fun. He’s been doing great things and is taking the world by storm, I think next year is going to be a great for him. Anyway, we’ve worked on three things at the moment, I don’t know where they’re all going to go but there’s definitely something there that’s special for my record so I’m very excited. I think next year will be good, I can’t wait for everyone to hear the stuff.

We’ll be sure to keep an ear out for it! Last question, if you had to give up, which would you pick – food or sex?

OOOHHHH! Damnit, that’s a really hard one (laughs). If I give up food, and I have sex, then how would I survive? And if I give up sex and if I have food, then how would I procreate? Oh wait, I could still procreate. This is a really complicated one. HMMM…I don’t know. This is too hard. I can’t pick (laughs).

Haha fine. We’ll let you get away with it this time.

We had such a blast chatting with both MKTO and Tinie Tempah. Big thanks to our friends from H-Artistry for making these interviews happen and for having us at H-Artistry 2014.

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H-Artistry events are by-invite-only, and are open to non-Muslims aged 18 above. Keep it locked on to H-Artistry for updates on future events slated for 2015.

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