8 Malaysian Memes That Were Trending & Went Viral In 2017

As Malaysians, we are a funny bunch when it comes to creating Malaysian memes about trending stories in our countries.

While we had the Pokemon Go craze and the runaway ostrich named Chickaboo in 2016, there were no shortage of hilarious memes this year. Although some got out of hand and became controversial, it was still interesting to see other creative Photoshop work on the internet.

Let’s take a look some of the crazy memes that were retweeted, liked, and shared on Facebook over the past 12 months:

Ibrahim Mat Zin, otherwise known as Malaysia’s “Raja Bomoh Sedunia” made headlines again in March. Armed with coconuts, 5 pairs of sticks (used as binoculars), 5 bamboo cannons, a carpet, and a bowl of seawater, he claimed that he was protecting Malaysia from a North Korean nuclear attack. He later apologised for his bizarre rituals and confessed it was all for publicity.

When Watsons Malaysia released a 15-minute video titled “Legenda Cun Raya”, many slammed the company for being racist and insensitive by equating dark skin to being ugly. Following the backlash from the public, the advert was removed and a public apology was issued by Watsons.

When a fierce woman went ballistic after being confronted over stealing a parking spot, netizens wasted no time in turning her vulgar actions into a meme. She was photoshopped into a series of “Fast and Furious” movie posters. Some even upgraded the rude woman into a Shell mineral water lady. To top it all off, she was even called the new “Unhappy Polla”.

Speaking of the Shell mineral water lady…

Nor Shafila Khairusalleh didn’t think things would go too far when she was featured as Shell’s “Gadis Air Mineral”. Men were seen doing inappropriate acts (such as placing their hand on her chest area, kissing her, etc) to her pop-up posters. Due to the “harassment” as seen from disrespectful photos, the standee was removed the following month.

“I am fun. I am pretty. I am beautiful. I’m a queen. I’m Inspire. Your Desire. I’m a diva. Living La Vida.”

Whether you think that she’s a joke or the real deal, you can’t deny Dato’ Seri Vida (DVS)’s popularity on social media this year. Not satisfied with just the cosmetics millionaire title, DVS released her single “I Am Me”, which became viral online.

6. Annabelle paid Rapid KL commuters a visit

In conjunction with the released of “Annabelle: Creation” this year, Rapid KL enlisted the help of Annabelle. The purpose of this cheeky public awareness campaign was to generate civic awareness among the public when using the trains. Were you spooked when you saw Annabelle? Lol ;)

PappaRich Australia drew a lot of attention when they introduced their signature nasi lemak. Many people were felt the photos of 2 people eating the beloved local dish were insensitive and even offensive. In response to the viral post, myBurgerLab posted a funny meme of a person eating the Nasi Lemak burger with a pair of chopsticks. Anyone up for the challenge?

Did you spot someone attempting to “scream like Goku or splash like a Magikarp” in public? Although they may look like crazy people, they were actually participating in random Facebook events that encouraged like-minded individuals to meet up and be weird together.

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Sundown Festival 2012 Singapore

With Sundown Festival 2012 pulling all the stops to bring in leading acts from China, Japan, Korea, Hong Kong and Taiwan, the F1 Pit Building at Marina Promenade is proving to be the place to be, rain or shine, on 1st December 2012 (Saturday).

Sundown Festival 2012 features buzzed-about newcomers and some of the region’s hottest solo and group acts including:

2012 marks the fourth anniversary for the homegrown Festival, which has emerged to become the definitive all-Asian music and cultural experience of the year. Sundown Festival 2012 is executive produced by Red Spade Entertainment, and is supported by the Singapore Tourism Board (STB) and presenting co-sponsor SingTel, Asia’s leading communications group, for the second consecutive year. Global wireless innovation leader, BlackBerry, is this year’s newest sponsor to come onboard.

This year’s Festival is being headlined by visual kei group Alice Nine, whose most recent releases included self-titled album “9” and compilation of music videos entitled, “Alice in Pictures III”. Riding on the recent surge in popularity and demand for their brand of glam-metal rock and “visual style” of music outside of Japan, Alice Nine’s highly-anticipated appearance at Sundown Festival 2012 promises to be an evening of head-bopping entertainment.

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Fans of Korean pop won’t want to miss Born to Beat, or BTOB, a seven-man group recently unveiled by Cube Entertainment (the same artiste management that produces talents the likes of 4Minute and G.Na). This Korean band is already reining in fans for its fancy footwork and masked mystique.

To complement this amazing line-up of musical entertainment, Sundown Festival will also welcome the Singapore debut of Jeno Liu Liyang, a Guangzhou native whose first shot to fame came when she won Super Girls, a popular singing contest in China, in 2006.

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With Liu’s soulful vocal, the charm of TVB series singer-actor, Raymond Lam and charismatic Taiwan Mandopop prince Anthony Neely all coming together on one stage, Sundown Festival is set to be a massive hit with those seeking quality Asian music and entertainment.

Ticketing: Mosh pit  (cat 1 & 2) –  $158,  Stage front (cat 3) –  $118, Tier seats (cat 4) – $118, Walkabout tickets (cat 5) – $88

Tickets (all free-standing) are available at SISTIC only. Log on to their website to book or call ticketing hotline: (65) 6348 5555. For more information on Sundown Festival, check out Sundown Festival’s official website or contact them at contact@sundownfestival.sg.


#WorldCup: He’s Got The Whole Team In His Name

First, there are the football stars with the most unfortunate names. And today, we learn that somewhere in the world, there’s this one boy who has way too many football stars’ names in his name.

A seven-year-old Brazilian boy has been named after so many French football stars that he struggles to pronounce his own name. Take a deep breath before you attempt to read the next sentence; he’s called Zinedine Yazid Zidane Thierry Henry Barthez Eric Felipe Silva Santos.

Silva Santos is the last name of the family.

The little Zidane, as he is simply known, can pronounce his first three names without a problem but stumbles after that.

Even though France defeated Brazil in the 2006 World Cup, the boy’s father said he decided to pay tribute to three of the team’s stars: Barthez, Zidane, and Henry. The name Eric is a tribute to French forward and Manchester United legend Eric Cantona while Felipe pays homage to Brazil’s manager Luiz Felipe Scolari.

His father, Petrucio Santos, said he became passionate about France when he visited two daughters who live in the European country a few years ago. “I was won over by the friendliness of French people and I decided to learn the language to be able to speak it without sounding ridiculous if I visit again,” the shopkeeper said.

But when Zidane was asked whether he liked his name, he said, “No. I would have loved to be named Luiz Gustavo,” the Brazilian midfielder.

Boy, you never stood a chance. But we reckon that your absolutely priceless name would do well on the interwebs e.g. Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, a blog or a YouTube channel maybe?

For more #WorldCup-themed reads, check out this post the strangest football rituals and also, not forgetting, the funniest #SuarezBite memes.

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#NationalDay: KL Roads To Be Closed For Hari Merdeka Parade Rehearsals

Several roads in the city centre will be closed for this year’s National Day Parade and its rehearsal in Dataran Merdeka.

From today (Tuesday, 23rd August) until Friday (26th August), Jalan Raja will be closed from 8am to 1pm daily, said city traffic police deputy chief Supt Mohd Adnan Basri.

An additional 18 roads will be closed, starting from this Saturday (27th August) up ’til Hari Merdeka (Wednesday, 31st August). Road users will not be able to use the affected roads from 6am to 1pm daily.

This is not the only road closure this week, as several Petaling Jaya roads will be closed due to the PJ Fair 2016 that will be held from 26th to 28th August.

Remember to plan your routes well before travelling, peeps!


Hype’s Now Playing: Calvin Harris ft. Big Sean − Open Wide

There really is no stopping Calvin Harris.

As the roll out for the 30-year-old DJ/producer’s fourthcoming studio album Motion continues, Calvin Harris has released the video to his new single “Open Wide”. When Calvin Harris released the official track list for Motion, one of the many collaborations that stood out was with rapper Big Sean. Off late, more and more dance music producers have been venturing into the hip-hop territory, and Calvin Harris has done just that with “Open Wide”, a tune that sounds rather similar to one of his current releases.

If your first thought was, “Hey, “Open Wide” sounds a lot like “C.U.B.A”,” — Calvin Harris’ instrumental Beatport number one hit — well then that’s probably because it does. Taking full advantage of the incredible success he achieved with “C.U.B.A”, Calvin Harris has reworked it into a hip-hop masterpiece. Along with the refurbished tune comes the music video which features a gun shootout in the middle of a desert with Calvin Harris and Big Sean right in the middle of it.

Personally, we have “Open Wide” on repeat and we think you would to. Seriously, just check out the video below and you’ll know what we’re talking about.

Pre-order Motion on iTunes today and Open Wide will instantly be downloaded to your library.


Malaysia’s 1st Fried Chicken Festival Coming To KL Next Month

Get your hungry bellies ready peeps, because the first fried chicken festival in Malaysia is coming to town next month.

Called the Ayam Lejen Fried Chicken Festival, the event (organised by FriedChillies) will be introducing 8 types of crunchy and delicious fried chickens to die-hard chicken lovers. So don’t chicken out and make sure you get your tickets to this exciting food festival.

Ayam Lejen Fried Chicken Festival is a 2-day event (4 sessions per day) that will be held at Ara Damansara LRT Station. According to the host, seats are only allocated for 2000 pax per day with 500 foodies per session. Each entry will entitled you to 8 taste-portions of fried chicken that will be specially prepared. Plus, you’ll also receive a super fun goodie bag to take home.

For those interested, the top 8 lejen-dary in Klang Valley that will be featured are:

Details to Ayam Lejen Fried Chicken Festival are as follows:

Purchase your tickets at Peatix now. For more information, check out FriedChillies’ event page.

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#Malaysia: Veterinary Services Department Investigating Baby Goat Born With Human Features

It’s not everyday one would come across a “half-goat, half-human” creature.

Last week, a goat gave birth to a kid with a human-like face. The event of this unusual birth took place at Ibrahim Basir’s home in Felda Sungai Mas, Johor.

The 63-year-old Felda settler said he couldn’t believe his eyes when he found out that one of his goats had given birth to a kid that bear a resemblance to a human baby. The Star reported that he was earlier informed by his business partner Jamaludin Abdul Samad at around 11am on Friday (22nd April).

“When I went to check, I was quite shocked but fascinated too as its face, nose, short legs and even the condition of its soft body seemed like a human baby, but the light brown fur covering its whole body resembles that of a goat,” said Ibrahim.

He added that the kid born with strange defects did not have any umbilical cord. “This is what sets the baby goats apart as usually they would be born with the umbilical cord attached,” Harian Metro quoted him saying.

Unfortunately, the baby goat was already dead when they found it. Ibrahim suspects that it was either trampled by its mother or it suffered other complications.

Netizens have swarmed the Orang Kota – Tinggi Facebook page, where images of the baby goat were shared, to weigh in on the astonishing case. Many believed that the phenomenon may have been caused by a genetic defect while some others suggested that it was a product of bestiality (cross-species sexual activity between human and animals).

The kid’s carcass was transferred into a polystyrene box and handed over to the Veterinary Services Department where investigations are currently being carried out on this deformed baby goat.

Sources: The Star Online, Asian Correspondent, Harian Metro, Orang Kota – Tinggi / Featured image from The Star Online.


#ZoukClubKL: Andrew Rayel Is Set To Bring #Eiforya To Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

“I believe music is a universal language that unites people with nothing but love. I intend to make sure that my tracks are all about emotions and happiness. That’s what’s driving music, making the world a better place.”

He’s the modern day Mozart, today’s leading talent in the ever-growing trance scene. He’s the pride of Moldova, known for his unique and very own sound. He is Andrei Rata, better known as Andrew Rayel.

Born on 21st July 1992, his young age never stopped him from taking the lead in the next generation of EDM producers. Developing strong musical skills, he studied orchestral music and kicked off his producing career at only 13 years of age. It didn’t take long for the passionate music lover to translate his ideas into sounds. He created a truly unique, significant sound, one of piano power, harmonic balance and euphoric tales.

And so, years later, his originals and remixes are praised by many and loved by more. But, rest assured, the Andrew Rayel story has only just started ;)

Often called “the new Armin van Buuren“, it’s no surprise that Andrew indeed found the support of the man himself. Having the number one DJ supporting his tracks on the world famous “A State of Trance” radio show has ever been a dream of Andrew. And sometimes, dreams come true. Needless to say, the trance scene embraced Andrew’s refreshing sound, giving him a very warm welcome.

His tracks found a solid home on the “A State of Trance” and Armind labels, both part of the Armada Music family. Impressed by his originals, it didn’t take long until the Rayel sound became hot property for remixes.

And so, Andrew was lucky enough to handle remix duties for tracks by Armin van Buuren, Markus Schulz, Dash Berlin, Tiësto, W&W, Zedd, Bobina, Tenishia, and many more.

Though his career only officially started when he was 17, by the time he turned 21, he was ranked #28 in DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs 2013. Let’s not forget that he was also the highest climber for that year. Man, he was going places and we all knew it.

In the same breath and the same year, Andrew announced that he was working on his first full-length album and that it would be released in 2014. Shortly after the announcement, he released his first official compilation, “Mystery of Aether”. And shortly after that, he went straight into working on a song for the A State of Trance 650 (ASOT650) Anthem contest. Oh, yes, he also went on tour with the highest of all celestial beings of trance, Armin van Buuren for “ASOT650: New Horizons”, of course.

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

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#JomSingapore: Make Your Weekend Trip To Singapore, Your Best Weekend Yet

Singapore Tourism Board (STB) has launched “The Best Weekend Yet” campaign to encourage visits to Singapore over weekends and holiday periods throughout the year.

The campaign unveils exciting and upcoming line-ups that are in-store for Malaysians who are looking for a weekend getaway.

Like many Malaysians, we often visit Singapore to see friends and family over a weekend (best if it’s a long weekend) or a holiday period (Chinese New Year, Christmas, etc). It’s not that hard to get there, what with Singapore being just a stone’s throw away.

To help highlight Singapore’s attraction as a long weekend destination, who better to flaunt what Singapore has in store but Singaporean actor, Aaron Aziz? Showcasing both his time with his family as well as his friends, Aaron’s “Long Weekend” videos offer a glimpse into weekends in Singapore well spent.

Let’s not forget the new things to see/do/eat!

Among the many new attractions that have been/will launch in Singapore this year include the opening of the Lee Kong Chian Natural History Museum and the highly anticipated National Gallery later this 2015.

In addition to that, culinary favourites such as Gordon Ramsay and David Myers have established new dining offerings in Singapore while local chefs such as André Chiang and Janice Wong of 2am:dessertbar and 2am:lab are making their mark internationally.

Think that a trip to Singapore could break your bank account and render you broke, considering the crazy currency exchange rate? Fret not! STB together with Singapore Airlines and a few popular attraction partners such as Genting Hotel Jurong, Sentosa, and Gardens by the Bay are offering great travel deals just for Malaysians. The deals include flights, accommodation, and entrance tickets to attractions and more!

In not so many words, STB’s partnerships will allow you to fly to Singapore from RM 448 and receive up to 30% off hotel bookings :)

It’s not too late to book a trip for the remaining long weekends in 2015 or to plan for the long weekends in 2016! Malaysian visitors can look for more information of the travel deals via the Jom Singapore microsite.

Featured image from Your Singapore’s Facebook page.


Biggest K-pop Festival In Southeast Asia To Feature Over 100 Artistes

Get ready to experience the music event of the year this September, because the biggest Hallyu festival in Southeast Asia is set to take place in Singapore for over three days.

Dubbed as HallyuPopFest 2018, the first-of-its-kind festival will take place from 7th to 9th September 2018, featuring over 100 K-pop artistes – what an exciting K-pop extravaganza!

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Though no names have been announced yet, fans can definitely look forward to an exciting and strong line-up of K-pop stars which is expected to be revealed in the coming weeks.

“Organisers have confirmed an exciting line-up of performers, featuring a strong base of fan favourites peppered with a few new faces,” read the press release.

HallyuPopFest 2018 is definitely going to be one of the most anticipated events of the year.

Stay tuned on our website for more updates and announcements!

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Spider-Man: No Way Home Review: A Spectacular Ride That Swings You Right Off Your Seat

This is it. This is not a drill. It is the one you have been waiting for with bated breath. The movie event of the season is here. Quick! Zip-zap and get those octopus arms waving in the air because you are not ready. We repeat. YOU ARE NOT READY FOR THIS ONE!

Regardless, since the movie is here, we’ll just let you know what we thought about it, without any spoilers of course. We promise you that. That’s our great responsibility to you.

Amusingly enough, the wall-crawler has had quite a journey of his own between the last “Avengers” outing and the events of “No Way Home”. “Far From Home” was a lighthearted palette cleansing after the heartbreaking events of “Avengers: Endgame” which dealt with Peter’s loss of his mentor and grappling with keeping his double-life on the down-low. The multiverse was teased then but soon it was revealed to be a ruse concocted by Jake Gyllenhaal’s cunning Mysterio.

Meanwhile, who could forget the real-world battle surrounding the rights of the wall-crawler? The entire corporate lack-of-a-deal threatened to snatch the wall-crawler away from the MCU, away from home. Thank goodness the heart attack was only for a week or so as Tom Holland spoke to Disney’s CEO while he was drunk and was instrumental in convincing the studios to unite for one more day.

Regardless, we are thankful that Tom’s trilogy of “Spider-Man” films has actually come to fruition and we are definitely crawling up the walls with glee.

“No Way Home” picks up right where we left off in “Far From Home”, at the very point that the identity of the wall-crawler is exposed to the entire globe. Mysterio gets one last laugh and the situation is even direr for Peter Parker as the one thing he has kept close to his bosom is torn asunder.

So, naturally, when Peter realises that his entire life is in ruins, and that extends to his closest peers, he goes to the Sanctum Sanctorum to seek a mystical solution. Dr. Strange does some wizarding and eventually, that leads to villains hopping in from other dimensions. Doc Ock, Electro, Sandman, Lizard, and the Green Goblin (gosh, just saying those names are giving me tingles up the spine) are back to wreak havoc in this universe, and only Spider-Man can stop them.

Now, a major criticism of the MCU’s Spider-Man is that he’s had too much help from Tony Stark to the extent that Peter is essentially Iron Man Jr. We do agree. Yes, it is cool to see the Iron Spider suit. It is great to see sleek spandex being churned out with some high-flying technology. But can Peter survive without all that? Can he still bring be that hero without all of the fancy gadgets?

Nevertheless, while “No Way Home” still does feature Stark tech, it does take this very criticism into account. It aims, it fires, and it never looks back. Yes, Peter Parker has driven to new heights once again. Part of why that works is because Tom Holland proves that he has the chops to be more dramatic. He really shines both as Peter Parker and Spider-Man and the maturity he has shown throughout each of his appearances continues to flourish on-screen.

As for the multiversal shenanigans, of course, we know that “Spider-Man: Into the Spiderverse” dealt with a similar universe-shattering perspective that featured a ton of villains. And while we probably prefer how that film balanced and handled its characters, “No Way Home” does that decently well. Barring some contrived motivations, it was great to witness every single one of those villains on-screen once again.

That being said, just like how Kingpin was the major driving force behind the Spider-nemeses, in “No Way Home”, Willem Dafoe’s Green Goblin takes the spotlight. We won’t reveal how things transpire with our familiar emerald foe but Dafoe does excellent work in revisiting the character. That hearty cackle. Oh holy sweet cheese balls, it’s music to the ears (chef’s kiss*). That’s why we love him so much.

Source: Sony Pictures/Marvel StudiosVisually speaking, it’s one of the most bonkers thanks to the mystical arts of Benedict Cumberbatch’s Doctor Strange. Having the wall-crawler swing into this aspect of the MCU makes for a trippy experience, one that fans will be happy to see after the much-praised Mysterio sequence in the previous sequel.

As we have promised, we’re keeping our lips shut when it comes to spoilers. And we’d like to extend a friendly neighborhood reminder to our readers here to do the same once you have watched the movie. As we all want to experience the film’s twists and surprises to the best effect, let’s all work together to maintain our silence for the sake of our friends and neighbors who have not had the opportunity to do so just yet.

Do not be that one bummer who yells out that Iron Man di- (oops, spoiler alert)… (oops again, that movie was two years ago).

Truly, the scale of this movie is a wonder of its own. You’ll cheer. You’ll weep. Indeed, there’s no better experience than to watch this in a theater with a crowd. There are tons, and we mean TONS of surprises to cheer for.

It just feels spectacular to be reminded about how much Spider-Man means to people. He’s not just been a staple of comic books, but the recent Spider-renaissance has definitely given fans and general audiences the best Spidey-feasts that we could dream of.

There’s no doubt that the hero will remain an important element of history and cinema. With entire elements from the character’s mythos being pushed to the forefront, we’re sure to see zanier things in the future.

Again, we cannot stress how much we enjoyed this. Sure, comparatively, there might have been better stories featuring the wall-crawler pieced together but the thrill of the ride made us feel so many emotions all the way through. It’s a culmination of Tom Holland’s arcs that feels very well-earned and emotional.

Indeed, Tom has truly poured his heart and soul into establishing the youthful naivety of Peter Parker and the relentless benevolence of Spider-Man. Oh yeah, we can’t wait to see what he accomplishes next.

Spider-Man swung into the local cinemas last week as the biggest blockbuster movie this year with record-breaking Box-Office performances and is now one of Sony Pictures’ Biggest Opening Day Releases of All Time. It also recorded a high 95% score on Rotten Tomatoes; the highest among all Spider-Man movies.

“Spider-Man No Way Home” bagged a big chunk of Malaysia’s box office on its first day with a Box Office of RM 4.1 Million, the highest collection in a single trading day since March 2020. In just under two days, an estimated half a million Malaysians flocked to catch “Spider-Man No Way Home” in cinemas, which is coined as The Event Of The Year by fans of the franchise and general moviegoers.

“After the year we’ve had, it’s so great to be back in the cinema, made better by this being such a significant release. With all the excitement around this film, we wanted to do our part to elevate the experience of our movie-goers with initiatives like an interactive Spider-Man encounter at select cinemas as well as lighting up the city with Spidey-sightings across iconic landmarks. We’re thrilled to see that everyone is as excited as we are,” said Simon Foo, Managing Director of Sony Pictures Entertainment Malaysia.

Our friendly neighbourhood web-slinger also swung by Malaysia’s First Ever 360o LED Building – the TS Law Tower – where onlookers were treated with a spectacular visual treat during the special full night takeover from 15th – 18th December.

“Spider-Man: No Way Home” is currently playing in cinemas nationwide. As always, stay webbed to your seats till the very end!

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The fact that No Way Home exists is a triumph on its own. The sheer scale and pleasing factor of this flick is unparalleled. Nevertheless, the star of the Spidey franchise himself, Tom Holland, proves that his passion will continue to spur him and his character forward.


#TakeThat: Returns As Trio For “III” Album, Plans Full Regroup In Near Future

Having broken up and reunited several times in the past 20 odd years, popular British male pop group Take That has since decided to just work with whatever they had – and it seems to be doing them good!

Formed in 1990, Take That originally consisted of Gary Barlow, Howard Donald, Mark Owen, Jason Orange, and Robbie Williams. Robbie Williams was the founding member but he left the group in 1995. Jason Orange followed suit in September this year, although he said that his reason for leaving was not because of any falling outs. As such, Take That has been reduced to being just a trio, although between 1990 and now, they’ve reunited several times to work together on songs as well as for performances.

On Monday (1st Dec), Take That made their comeback with a new album, leaving behind the 90s-style boy band pop and embracing a more contemporary genre of music. Titled, “III” (no prizes for guessing why), the album marks the band’s first studio album in 4 years and at the same time, the rebirth of Take That as a trio aka Gary Barlow, Mark Owen, and Howard Donald.

Upon the release of the album, it was also announced that they signed a deal to stream “III” exclusively for a month on Google Play. It’s unsurprising that the album immediately entered at the top of Britain’s singles chart the moment it was made available – a true testament to the strength of Take That as not only an artiste group but also a brand.

In an interview with Britain’s Sun newspaper, Howard Donald voiced hope that Robbie Williams and Jason Orange would return for a reunion tour for Take That’s 25th anniversary in 2017. He was quoted as saying, “We want to do something with the five of us. That will be great.”

Gary Barlow, too, is pretty confident that Take That as 5 will happen in the neat future. UK’s Daily Mail quoted him as saying, “It would be nice to put all the music from the Nineties and now on one compilation and do a tour that would have to be bigger. Take That is 5 people. Exactly when they come back is up to them. That will keep it interesting.”

For now, Take That plans to tour for the first time as a trio – Gary Barlow, Mark Owen and Howard Donald – at arenas in Britain and Ireland starting on 28th April 2014.

Are you thinking what we’re thinking? A Take That reunion? Yes please! It needs to happen.

Sources: Telegraph UK, CNA, Bangkok Post, Daily Mail.


Contest: #AmMetLifeElectricRunRecharged Passes Up For Grabs!

The biggest, brightest neon-coloured run is back again where runners will be taken on a scenic route around Putrajaya as the city transforms to a neon themed park for one-night-only on the 29th July 2017.

Stimulate your senses while you run, walk and dance your way through 9 unique course lands to the celebration at the finish line where you will get to “Whip The Nae Nae” with hip hop artistes, Silento. Sharing the stage with the Billboard chart topper are local artistes such as CUURLEY, Blastique & Amanda Avyanna, SonaOne, and De Fam.

Are you ready to join us for a night to remember? Score yourself a pair of tickets to AmMetLife Electric Run Recharged by showing us how you “whip” yourself into shape to Silento’s debut single “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae)”!

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#Taeyang: “RISE” World Tour Concert In Malaysia Tix 70% Gone + Updates

In 2014, BIGBANG’s member Taeyang announced his first solo world tour concert “RISE”, which kickstarted in Korea in October 2014. And his journey doesn’t end there as you would already know by now that the idol will continue his world tour concert in other countries, including Malaysia.

For IME Productions, the Malaysian organiser of the 2015 TAEYANG “RISE” World Tour Concert in Malaysia, it’s not an easy feat, for they had spent up to RM1.5 million to make it happen. This includes bringing over Taeyang’s Seoul concert’s high specification production and stage effects for his fans in Malaysia.

Everything is taken into great consideration, including the stage’s walkway (as seen in the picture above), which would close the gap between Taeyang and his fans when he performs. Besides that, there will also be 200 staff from both the Korean and Malaysian production crew, to present the best audible and visual experiences to Taeyang‘s Malaysian fans.

As a token of utmost appreciation to the fans who have purchased the concert tickets, 500 lucky VIP and Rock Zone ticket holders will be selected to watch Taeyang’s “Sound Check Party” while 10 lucky VIP ticket holders will stand a chance to get up close with Taeyang at the “Meet & Greet” and photography session.  Lucky winners will be drawn by the organiser based on the tickets’ barcode numbers.

Also, in conjunction with “RISE” World Tour Concert, Taeyang has released a limited edition album “RISE” for his fans. The limited edition album includes an additional 3 live version songs. 500 pieces of Taeyang’s “RISE” World Tour Edition will be released but not in stores. For those who want to preorder (RM50 per album), please e-mail IME Productions (mdimemy@gmail.com).

Finally, about 70% of the tickets have been sold for 2015 TAEYANG “RISE” World Tour Concert in Malaysia, which is proudly brought to you by IME Productions and presented by KACHING. The concert will be held on 7th February 2015, 6:30pm at Stadium Negara. To those who wish to purchase tickets, you still can via TicketCharge or the ticketing hotline 03-92228811 as well as authorised ticketing outlets!

We’ll leave you now with Taeyang’s biggest hit off his new album, “Eyes, Nose, Lips“:

For more information, visit IME Productions’ Facebook page.

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(UPDATE) Did SM Entertainment Drop Jessica Jung From SNSD Girls’ Generation?

The K-Pop world is reeling with shock this morning at the news that Jessica Jung has been dropped from South Korea’s biggest and most popular K-Pop idol girl group, SNSD Girls’ Generation. The news apparently came from Jessica herself because she reportedly updated her Weibo account (China-based social media platform) with an alarming post.

I was excited about our upcoming fan events only to shockingly be informed by my company and 8 others that as of today, I’m no longer a member. I’m devastated – my priority and love is to serve as a member of GG, but for no justifiable reason, I am being forced out.

Nobody knows if the above post was really posted by Jessica herself as it might be a hacker. After all, she has about 3 million followers on her Weibo account.

Furthermore, earlier this month, it was reported that all 9 members of SNSD Girls’ Generation just had their contracts with SM Entertainment renewed. In fact, SM Entertainment and the girls came to an agreement on all their contracts, with needed negotiations to fit the members’ needs as well.

Supposedly, with that renewal, there’d be no problems for the girls to promote for the next 3 years.

That having said, panic heightened for fans as well as K-Pop followers because when SNSD Girls’ Generation members arrived at the airport for their fan signing event in China a little later today, Jessica wasn’t with them. Reporters gathered to see if she would arrive with the girls but there were only 8 members present.

Fans have also flooded fellow SNSD Girls’ Generation Tiffany’s newly opened Instagram account with questions regarding the above matter. Most of these SONEs (as SNSD Girls’ Generation fans are lovingly called) left comments, some out of genuine concern and some angry that read, “Sica is ok right now? Please tell us it’s not the truth..”, “Eonnie.. what happened with jessica eonnie..please tell sone..please”, “It jessica really leaving snsd?!?!”, and “how dare you say ‘no comments’ at the airport about jessica’s case??? do you really think sones deserve this kind of answer??”

This post below, under Jessica’s user handle, also popped up in the comments section in reply to her earlier Weibo post, generating much concern:

Needless to say, havoc has ensued. The last time such catastrophe ripped through the K-Pop industry and caused a shitstorm of sorts was when Kris abruptly left EXO back in May. The difference is that Kris’ case was pretty black and white as he cited restrictions in terms of personal development plus the unfair distribution of wages.

Dispatch has released news of SNSD Girls’ Generation’s Jessica at the airport, heading from New York back to Incheon. It is assumed that the idol was in New York all along, arriving at Incheon Airport on September 29th at 4am. She was reported to have been attending to personal affairs in New York, which included looking for schools.

The twist to the news was that Tyler Kwon was also spotted 5 minutes later, following her off the same plane:

According to Dispatch, Jessica rushed back to Korea on September 29th, in a hurry to attend Girls’ Generation’s first fan meet in China scheduled for the next day.

As at time of writing, SM Entertainment has not responded to the above issue. We’ll update this post with more information when we have ’em as soon as possible. Meanwhile, we’re waiting for clarification from SM Entertainment too.


Local YouTuber Groups DISSY & 3P Hype Fans Up With Promise Of Concerts

If you watch any group of YouTubers, one common fear is that they will break up. The slightest hint tends to worry fans. Well, a few days ago, popular local YouTuber group 低清DISSY attempted to give their fans a heart attack.

DISSY members uploaded greyed out photos with vague messages to their Instagram stories. No explanations were given, however, many worried that the group was hinting that they were about to split up. Well, last night (22nd August), DISSY announced that they will be holding a concert. In fact, so will YouTuber group 3P!

Both groups have always been invested in making music. DISSY, while known for their dedication to making interesting skits and entertaining content, have quite a few members with musical talent. As for 3P otherwise known as 3Production, the group usually uploads their own music, dance moves and more. In fact, these two, among several others, released their own music videos for Chinese New Year earlier this year, which captured much attention.

And now, the two groups have decided to hold their own concerts. According to DISSY, they will be having their first official concert on 1st January 2023. The concert titled “Rollover Concert (翻车演唱会)” will feature musicians from their group such as Klay Heng aka Klou (K佬, Lay Kar Heng) who went viral with his “山頂黑毒蛇” in 2020.

The group has also promised more info on 27th and 28th August as they will be promoting the concert at Sunway Velocity then. Additionally, member Maria Hee (大 Hee) will be premiering his first song and photo album on that day.

3P’s concert however will be held earlier. In fact, they have currently announced that their concert will be held on 19th November at 8.30pm at Resorts World Genting’s Arena of Stars. The concert is apparently titled “Mixed Rice Concert (杂饭演唱会)”.

The boys are most well-known for their CNY song “Hu Else” and “Pa Sang Anthem” released in July. Many fans are looking forward to seeing them perform live as the group also used to be professional dancers. Booking for the tickets at Genting’s website will be opened starting 1st September.

Well, if you’re a fan of either of these groups, or just love music in general, we would suggest checking them out! Their music is definitely worth giving a try. And, if you enjoy it over your earphones, you might just enjoy it live.

Check out their announcement videos here:

Enjoy some tunes from both DISSY and 3P:

Sources: YouTube (1)(2), Instagram (1)(2)

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Taeyang Reveals “Eyes, Nose, Lips” Was Inspired By A Recent Breakup

BIGBANG member Taeyang’s first single, “눈,코,입” (Eyes, Nose, Lips), off his comeback album, “RISE“, has gone on to top the Korean music charts for a few consecutive weeks in a row since it was released. Prior to the release, it was said that the idol had a hand in writing the heart wrenching song, now one of 2014’s most memorable South Korean ballads.

Don’t be sorry,
that makes me more pitiful.
With your pretty red lips
please hurry, kill me and go.
I’m all right.
Look at me one last time
Smile like nothing’s wrong,
so when I miss you I can remember.
So I can draw your face in my mind.

My selfishness that couldn’t let you go
turned into an obsession that imprisoned you.
Were you hurt because of me?
You sit silently.
Why am I a fool, why can’t I forget you.
You’re already gone.

Your eyes, nose, lips
Your touch that used to touch me,
to the ends of your fingertips.
I can still feel you

but like a burnt out flame,
burnt and destroyed
all of our love
it hurts so much, but now I’ll call you a memory.

Recently, during filming for an episode of “Sketchbook”, Taeyang discussed his latest album and more importantly, the inspiration behind “Eyes, Nose, Lips”. One thing to note is that Taeyang was last on “Sketchbook” in 7 months. Before that, he visited the show in November 2013 – his first time in 3 years and 4 months to showcase “RINGA LINGA”.

Hence, MC Yoo Hee Yeol asked him if he’s had a girlfriend since they were last on “Sketchbook” together. To which Taeyang openly discussed his love story and breakup.

He particularly surprised everyone when he replied, “Love… I did. While working on the album for the last 4 years. As I get older, I’ve come to think that I need various experiences for my life. I fell in love and dated someone. That’s how the title song, ‘Eye, Nose, Lips’ came out. I had this girl that I loved, but it didn’t really work out. It really hurt after we broke up and I was longing for her, especially the image of her.”

The singer also shared his ideal type, based on various body parts such as the eyes, nose, and lips, in reference to the title of his song. He chose “clear, bright eyes,” “low yet sharp nose,” “plump lips,” as well as a “curvy, toned body”.

Hmm. Well, now that Taeyang is single (we think), any takers?

Meanwhile, don’t forget to check out Tablo’s (of Epik High) cover of Taeyang’s record-breaking hit single here. And if you think you can do better than Tablo, YG Entertainment is running a cover project for “Eyes, Nose, Lips”, open to all fans around the world! Deets here.


#Malaysia: Flash Flood Victims Can Sue Local Authorities For Damages

Were you one of the victims affected by the flash floods 2 weeks ago? Well, here’s an option you can consider: sue the local authorities.

Lawyer Syahredzan Johan told Bernama that victims of the recent flash floods in the city can choose to sue local authorities for damages. However, they would need to provide evidence supported by relevant experts to show negligence by the local authority concerned.

“For instance, in this case, the victims can get advice from experts in engineering to testify on their behalf in court. The testimony will be based on evidence, such as the witness testimony, newspaper clippings, pictures of the incident and receipts for payments made in the case,” said Syahredzan. As such, victims seldom pursue the matter due to the high expanses in getting professional advice.

In the same report, Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Mhd Amin Nordin Abd Aziz said Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) was prepared if victims of the flash floods intend to sue them. “We have our own lawyers to resolve the matter,” he told national news agency.

On 12th May, a series of flash floods occurred in the city as a result from the heavy downpour. Several major roads were submerged including Jalan Pudu, Jalan Pantai Bahru, Jalan Semantan, and Jalan Bangsar which affected more than 100 vehicles.

The Federal Territories Ministry announced last week that DBKL has already identified the causes of the flash floods and is already conducting inspection as well as cleaning of the drainage system in the city.

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#Malaysia: Terengganu Launches Its First “Swimming Pool In The Sea”

Now is your chance to swim in the treacherous South China Sea!

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Ahmad Razif Abdul Rahman introduced Terengganu’s first “swimming pool in the sea” earlier today and stated that this initiative is aimed to encourage the state’s tourism.

The swimming pool is located in front of the Primula Beach Hotel, which is situated along the famed Batu Burok area.

“The concept uses a rectangular safety netting, secured by buoys, to ensure swimmers are protected from being swept away by strong currents. Additionally, we have the Civil Defence Department lifeguards on duty, a watch tower, jet skis, boats and supporting equipment to ensure nothing untoward occurs,” said Abdul Rahman after launching the facility.

This initiative is also built to prevent the numerous drowning cases caused by the unpredictable strong currents of the South China Sea that happens annually, despite the beaches of Terengganu being declared out of bounds for swimmers.

As a start, the 50m by 100m facility will open to the public for 3 hours from 4pm on Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Abdul Rahman also mentioned that the state government has plans to construct sea-water swimming pools along strategic spots along the long beach fronting the state, making it even safer for swimmers and tourists.


#2Kerja: Minister Draws Ire Of Malaysians With “Working 2 Jobs” Suggestion

What would you do to best cope with the rising cost of living in Malaysia? One minister made a wild, out-of-nowhere suggestion for Malaysians to “work 2 jobs” to earn a higher income.

Deputy International Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan then went on to strengthen his claim by adding that he himself has 3 jobs – member of Parliament, Deputy Minister in the International Trade and Industry, and UMNO information chief.

Needless to say, his tweets above was met with a slew of negative response from Malaysians. Many have taken to social media to call out Ahmad Maslan for being counterproductive for a minister as he was not providing workable solutions, but making suggestions that would further burden Malaysians.

The Star Online quoted school bus driver Premala as saying, “Driving children to school in the morning, taking them home and then doing the rounds for afternoon school besides taking care of my children takes a lot out of me. I am exhausted every day. Even when people offered me a second job to drive students to an international school, I said no. I would be rushing around and putting the lives of the children in danger.”

Local comedian Harith Iskander also took to his Facebook page to give his 2 cents on “2 Kerja”. The man has a point, we say:

Ahmad Maslan later retracted his “suggestion” after #2Kerja blew up on social media and said that he meant it “in the context of having an online business on top of a day job”.

Nevertheless, the point here is that each person’s current day job has its own scope and not everyone can juggle working 2 jobs. For example, a person in the (often demanding) advertising field would probably struggle with 2 jobs because of the commitment (in terms of free time/hours) it requires. And even if someone can cope with 2 jobs, what does it do for the welfare of said person and his/her family?

Sources: Astro Awani, FMT, TMI, The Star Online / Featured image from eventplanner.


The Flash Movie May Already Be Ruined; Speculation On Ezra Miller’s Possible Replacement

As Marvel loses momentum post-Endgame, DC is looking to finally surpass their counterpart and be the top dog in this game, and they plan to do so with the new Flash movie that will finally hit theatres soon. The story has most likely taken inspiration from the popular storyline “Flashpoint” and its animated film version, “Justice League: The Flashpoint Paradox”, where Flash goes back in time to save his mother and inadvertently jumbles up the timeline.

The film, much like in comics and animated movies, is setting itself up to reset the current DCEU for a newer one. From all the promotional material and trailers seen so far, DC and Warner have been all in on this venture to make amends for their many screw-ups. There were screw-ups aplenty, especially by the actor playing the main protagonist in the film, Ezra Miller.

Many people are aware of his list of “incidents” that made everyone virtually hate him. Which is why it’s a bold move, to say the least, that he’d be the star of his own movie. Despite this knowledge, the Flash movie has generated a lot of hype, and its stellar reviews have made moviegoers excited for its release, especially because of Michael Keaton as Batman.

One of the key strategies that kept the film from being bombarded with hate on all social media platforms was the preclusion of Miller from any of the tours or press releases promoting the new film, as DC understands that the actor is a bit of a loose cannon. And that strategy had been working… until the production designer let the cat out of the bag in the worst way possible.

It has been a strict rule that Miller’s crime should not be mentioned at all until, hopefully, the film has been fully released. Unfortunately, that didn’t happen. And the production designer has doubled down by saying that people will forget Miller’s crimes after watching the film. This, obviously, did not sit well with the people, and it reignited the hatred for Miller once more. If the situation around Miller continues to decline, it might spell the end for the scarlet speedster on the big screen. Or does it?

There is another who can carry on the mantle of Barry Allen, which would be Ezra Miller’s TV counterpart, Grant Gustin. Gustin has been the fastest man alive since 2014, thanks to the CW series that has concluded after nine seasons. Since then, Gustin has said in an interview that his name will forever be associated with the Flash and that he will listen to any pitches related to the iconic superhero. The question is: would he take up Miller’s spot if things go south for the controversial actor?

The Flash star Grant Gustin says he is open to return as Barry Allen in future projects.

"I'll probably be associated with this character more than anything else in my career, for the rest of my life. So I'll always listen to any Flash pitch." https://t.co/n6IfMTP08N pic.twitter.com/JVh6XpCkI8

— Comic Book Resources (@CBR) May 6, 2023

Rumours have gone far and wide, even reaching Gustin himself, but no one has gone on record about anything yet. For now, Miller has kept a pretty low profile leading up to the release of the new film, and it’s most likely going to stay that way until the heat has died down. It’s quite ironic, to say the least, that as one Flash story ends, another begins – something that can also apply to their respective actors, but not in the way you’d think.

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#LeeChongWei: “B” Sample Result To Be Revealed By End Of The Week

While the results for Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s B sample test will be out on Wednesday, Malaysians will most likely only know the result by the end of the week. Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin (pic) said the result will first be made known to the Badminton World Federation (BWF) and the federation would then have to accept the findings.

“If it is still positive, they will then notify the Badminton Federation of Malaysia and all this will take a few days,” he said. He also added that the possibility of the B sample test proving negative was as slim as 99% of the time, the result would be similar to the first doping test done on 2nd Oct.

According to NST, Lee Chong Wei will have his wife Wong Mew Choo by his side when the World No 1’s “B” sample is tested for the banned substance, dexamethasone in Oslo, Norway at 5pm (Malaysian time) tomorrow (5th Nov, Wednesday).

Our country’s top shuttler was implicated in a doping scandal after he was believed to have failed a doping test conducted during the World Championships in Copenhagen, Denmark, in August. The 31-year-old is a national icon in the Southeast Asian nation and has consistently topped the badminton rankings, despite having failed to win a world or Olympic title. Malaysians took to social media to express their disbelief, and support for Lee. Twitter, especially, has been set abuzz with reactions towards the doping rumours.

“There must be a reason. We have to lend him all our support Malaysian!” one user wrote on Twitter.

If the results come back positive, it would mark Malaysia’s second doping scandal in recent months. Earlier this month, the head of the Wushu Federation of Malaysia resigned to take responsibility after Asian Games champion Tai Cheau Xuen tested positive for doping and was stripped of her gold medal.

We’re right behind you, Dato’ Lee Chong Wei! Fingers crossed and hoping for the best. Stay strong!

For those of you who’d like to send your support to our Dato’ Lee Chong Wei, tweet him here :)


Former US President George H.W. Bush In ICU

Former President of the United States George H.W. Bush, who has been hospitalized since November due to a bronchitis-like cough, has been admitted into intensive care. It was said that he has been running a fever and has had a series of setbacks which have landed him in guarded condition in the intensive care unit.

He has also been put on a strict liquid diet.

Although the health of the 88-year-old former President has clearly worsened, spokesman Jim McGrath insisted that, “It’s an elevated fever so it’s actually gone up in the last day or two. It’s a stubborn fever that won’t go away.”

George H.W. Bush served a single term in the White House from 1989 to 1993, despite sending US forces to victory in Iraq in the first Gulf War, expelling Saddam Hussein’s forces from Kuwait. He was first admitted to Methodist Hospital in Houston on 7th November for bronchitis treatment and was discharged on 19th November. However, Mr Bush was readmitted on 23rd November when his cough flared up once more.

Doctors had initially hoped that Mr Bush would be able to head home for Christmas but instead, he had to spend the festivities in the hospital. The bright side was that he was joined by his loving family – his wife Barbara, his son Neil, and his grandson Pierce.


Party On From “Dusk Till Doorn”!

Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur is bringing it and bringing it down hard.

One of the biggest Dutch trance music DJs/producers is all set to blow your mind and tear the dance floor up on his trip to Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia this week! Who are we talking about? Let’s see if you recognize this track:

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Yes, it’s none other than Sander van Doorn!

Having won “Best Breakthrough DJ”, beating the likes of Calvin Harris, deadmau5, and Swedish House Mafia’s Axwell, he’s taking time off his super busy schedule and coming back to win all your hearts (if he hasn’t already), as part of his “ELEVE11 Album Tour 2012“.

And we mean it through and through – life has been very hectic from Sander the past two years. He played at various “blockbuster” events such as Trance Energy 2010 (his “Renegade” track was the official anthem!), Beyond Wonderland, Electric Zoo, Transmission, Electric Daisy Carnival (better known as EDC), and worldwide Sensation festivals.

That, on top of being in the studio to produce many chart-topping hits such as “Renegade”, “Daisy”, “Daddyrock”, just to name a few.

Sure this is no world-famous trance festival that he’s going to be playing at this time around, but we assure you that it’ll be worth every single minute! When we say that Sander van Doorn will bring it, he will. And you’d have no reason to not want to party on from “Dusk Till Doorn”.

So hit up Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur on the 13h of April 2012 (Friday) for “GLOBAL pres SANDER VAN DOORN supported by TERENCE C, GOLDFISH + BLINK (LOUD)“, supported by our very own Terence C, Goldfish and Blink. Details are as follows:

Believe us, the night is going to be the one night you wouldn’t want to, “Oh, I’ll just give it a pass”.

Kindly note that Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur’s door policy applies.

For more information, visit Zouk Club Kuala Lumpur’s website or hit up Sander’s Facebook page. You may also get some of that “good tunes brain juice” off his official YouTube channel.

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Twicelights: 16 Items Not Allowed Into Twice’s KL Concert Venue

This is it Onces! Twice (트와이스)’s long-awaited “TWICE World Tour 2019 ‘TWICELIGHTS’ In Kuala Lumpur” is finally happening this weekend.

We know that all you K-pop fans are excited but iMe Malaysia has released some information including a list of prohibited items, transportation tips, and more. This could help you plan your day more efficiently.

Do note that Axiata Arena does not have any designated areas to store any luggages, suitcases or any of the prohibited items mentioned in the image above. However, you may keep it at the Lost & Found section – at your own risk.

If you do not intend to drive to Bukit Jalil, you always opt for a ride-hailing service or by public transportation. MULA will be offering a RM3 discount with the promo code – IMEXTWICE. Additionally, KTM, LRT, or Monorail options are also available.

For more information, check out iMe’s Facebook.


#MW2015: Mysterious World Pre-Party Cancelled As Approval Revoked

The massive electronic dance music Mysterious World pre-party organised by Mysterious Asia which was supposed to take place today as well as tomorrow (18th and 19th April 2015) has been cancelled.

The 2-day event would’ve seen some of the world’s top DJ/producers as headliners, such as Tenishia and Andrew Rayel.

According to the official Mysterious Fest Facebook page, Mysterious Asia Sdn Bhd and Damai Bay Management Sdn Bhd (the venue) had obtained all necessary permits and approvals for the show together with support from relevant authority. However, 4 hours before the “Mysterious World Pre-Party 2015” event’s gates were to open to excited partygoers, the organisers received a letter from Sarawak Chief Minister Department by hand, which stated that the approval had been revoked at the last minute.

Their full statement (from the now deleted Facebook post) is as follows:

Kuching, 18 April – State Authority has revoked ‘Mysterious World 2015 Pre Party’ approval that is scheduled to happen today and tomorrow. Mysterious Asia Sdn Bhd and Damai Bay Management Sdn Bhd (our venue) have obtained all necessary permits and approvals to engage with this show together with support from relevant authority. The team tried to move forward with some options with the authority. Sadly, there is nothing much that the organizer can do to proceed with other plans. The letter that we received by hand, from Sarawak Chief Minister Department has stunned us as approval was already obtained and then revoked at the last minute, 4-hours before we open our gates to you. Safety to our fans and customers is not the issue, as relevant parties including the police force will be involved in this weekend show. “The Chief Minister Department has noted in the letter that the event is canceled because of the land owner, Sarawak Economic Developement Corporation (SEDC) refuse to allow the festival to take place. Our police department are aware of the event and have prepared all measures to ensure top security and safety enforcement will take place” said Tn. Will Ak Jihan from IPD Kuching. We have reached a decision after a closed door meeting with the local police, without the attendance from Sarawak Economic Development Corporation (SEDC). That said, dis-heartedly, this is official. Mysterious World 2015 Pre Party planned this weekend, is canceled. We will advise on the refund process very soon.

For more information, visit Mysterious Fest’s Facebook page.


Hype’s Movie Review: Not Terrible, No Bad, Very Good Day With Alexander

“Alexander and the Terrible, Horrible, No Good, Very Bad Day”, that’s one helluva long name for a movie title. Surely, there are better ways to work around it but upon realising that this is based on Judith Viorsy’s 1972 children’s book of the same name, the movie title stays. Is it a terrible, horrible, no good, very bad film? Well, we wouldn’t say it’s a VERY bad film but it is definitely a film with some cringe-worthy moments.

First, let’s talk about the bad parts of the film. Surprisingly, there weren’t any cringe-worthy moments up until the very last part. The ending is something you might be familiar with if you grew up watching most of the Disney’s films. It could’ve been a lot better instead of that typical cliché ending but really, what can you expect from a fun family film? The kids will love this film (that’s for sure) but for adults, meh, maybe not so much. Steve Carrell is probably the only person that kept us watching without falling asleep.

Ed Oxenbould did a pretty good job portraying the unfortunate Alexander Cooper. However, it would make a whole lot more sense if they showed us how Alexander was always very unfortunate on a daily basis. From our perspective, Alexander just came off as a spoiled brat who whines about a lot of things he should be grateful for.

Alas, it could’ve been the peer pressure from school that caused him to be socially aware and hence, the struggle to fit in. Can’t blame him for having bad days either; gum stuck in his hair, his face being photoshopped into a picture, the popular kid in school holding a birthday party on the same day as his birthday party, etc. It was a nightmare for him.

It does seems like Alexander lives in a completely different world as his family had best days of their lives instead. Alexander’s father, Ben (played by Steve Carrell) was about to get a job as video game designer while his mother (played by Jennifer Garner) was finally going to publish a children’s educational book. His siblings were blessed enough to get everything they wanted in their lives.

But, that was all about to change when Alexander made a birthday wish which turned into a curse for his family. What followed after was a series of unfortunate events that turned his family upside down. The Cooper’s family might need to take a page out of Christopher Nolan’s “Interstellar” book because “anything that can go wrong, will go wrong”.

Yes, finally, Alexander’s misery found its company! The unfortunate events that happened to them did offer a good laugh for us because at least, it didn’t consist any of mean-spirited racist or mockery jokes that can be found in “Horrible Bosses 2“. However, the trailer sort of spoiled the whole experience of watching this film because the best parts of the film were seen in the trailer. We already knew what was going to happen to them and the ending was incredibly predictable.

Thus, we can’t help but feel a little disappointed that the ending offered nothing surprising at all. It beacame one of those movies that we won’t be able to remember unless someone showed us the trailer again.

On a positive note, the film was ultimately saved by the cast who tried their very best to portray their bright and lively characters. Despite his short cameo appearance, rapper Childish Gambino delivered a pretty good performance as a video game designer aka Ben’s future boss. Disney star Bella Thorne (can be seen next in”Amityville: The Awakening“) may not be the most likeable character, but it’s fun to see how Alexander’s older brother Anthony (played by Dylan Minnette) tried to please her all the time.

What do we think about this film? We say, give it a chance, because you might just realise that “you got to have bad days to love the good days even more”.

Directed by Miguel Arteta from a screenplay written by Rob Lieber, the American comedy film is slated for release on Dec 4, 2014.

For more information, visit the film’s official website and Facebook page.

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BlackBerry Q10 Launch Date In Malaysia Revealed

BlackBerry fans in Malaysia would be relieved to hear that the much anticipated BlackBerry Q10 is on the runway and ready for takeoff! We know, we know, it has been a long wait, considering the fact that the BlackBerry 10 (BB10) launch was in January 2013. But hey, better late than never!

Just yesterday, we received a little clue on exactly when it’s launching here:

That’s right! The BlackBerry Q10 launch in Malaysia will be happening on 30th April 2013 (Tuesday), you guys! Needless to say, we’ll be there when it happens so if you want exclusive pictures and more timely updates, follow us on Twitter (@HypeMY) and on Instagram (@HypeMY) for pictures and all that good stuff.

According to Lowyat.net, the BlackBerry Q10 (priced at RM2,388) will be made available from Celcom and Maxis from 15th May 2013 (Wednesday) onwards, with preorders beginning 8th May 2013 (Wedneday).


#H5N1: Bird Flu Detected In Kelantan; Outbreak Currently Contained

The H5N1 strain of the bird flu has been detected in a small city in Kelantan, but fortunately, it has been contained.

The bird flu was contained in Kampung Pulau Tebu, Tunjong, with no human victims affected as of Thursday (9th March).

Health minister, Dr S Subramaniam, confirmed the news, saying, “It is still limited to poultry stock and within the area affected, there is no report it has spread to other places.”

The strain was found among chickens at a backyard farm. Following which, more than a thousand poultry birds have been culled within a 2km radius of the area. This was reported by the World Organisation for Animal Health (OIE).

The ministry is also currently checking the source of the virus, which could have originated from Thailand. Subramaniam has also asked all citizens handling chickens in nearby areas to take preventive measures. Health officials will also stand by for those who display flu-like symptoms.

Malaysia’s health ministry has also urged the veterinary service department to tighten border checks at Thailand to ensure the containment of the virus.

Agro-based Industry and Bio-technology committee chairman Datuk Che Abdullah Mat Navi also confirmed that 8 people including laboratory workers have been exposed to the virus. They were quarantined at the Tumpat Hospital as a precautionary measure.

Yesterday (Wednesday, 8th March), Che Abdullah said that 3 cases in the village involving 15 “ayam kampung” had tested positive for the flu.

“The authorities including the veterinary department have taken steps to control it from spreading. As it is, the flu is limited to only the village. People should not panic and it is still safe to consume chicken. I have called on them (the villagers) to give their full co-operation to the authorities,” he continued.

The H5N1 strain has already killed at least 110 people in China. The virus has also been detected in Cambodia in recent weeks.

Sources: Channel NewsAsia, NST (1) (2), The Star Online.


(UPDATE) #EXO: SM Entertainment Teases Fans With More Mysterious Videos

SM Entertainment continued to hint at EXO‘s possible comeback with a new mysterious teaser video, but this time around, the video featured EXO-M’s youngest member, Tao.

The 10-member idol boy group is expected to make a triumphant return to the Korean music scene on 30th March. SM Entertainment featured Tao in the 2nd teaser video, which is a follow-up to the 1st teaser video that featured Kai. The teaser videos helped build anticipation for their comeback as it featured the members’ fictional superpowers concept, which was last seen in the music video for “MAMA“.

Titled “Pathcode #Tao”, the video showed Tao enjoying a cup of coffee in a coffee shop before being interrupted by an unseen force. Tao then grew suspicious of his surroundings and stopped the time by using his time control power (which is fictional, of course). The time then worked normally again after he left the coffee shop in a hurry.

A new hint was then posted on a new Twitter account, which was specially created for their promotional website:

I believe you have figured out the hint. The next hint will be sent at 05:12 PM of a certain city.

— PathcodeEXO (@PathcodeEXO) March 19, 2015

Fans with access to the website will be able to check out Tao’s comeback concept photos, which can be seen below:

Back in 2014, EXO was rumoured to make a comeback on 25th Oct, but the plan eventually fell apart due to Luhan‘s lawsuit against the company. Korean media outlet Sports Donga then exclusively reported that they are set to make a comeback in January 2015. Before speculations ran wild, EXO officially announced their comeback through their performance at 2014 Mnet Asian Music Awards (MAMA). At that time, no details regarding the comeback were announced.

During an interview with CCTV‘s Spring Festival in 2015, Lay of EXO-M confirmed that they will be making their comeback in March. It would mark EXO’s first comeback in 10 months after the release of their 2nd mini album “Overdose”. It is also EXO’s first comeback without the 2 of its original members so fans are curious to find out what they have prepared.

If you haven’t already, take a look at Tao’s teaser video below:

Yet another teaser video has been released!

SM Entertainment surprised its fans by releasing a new teaser video featuring EXO-K’s Chanyeol.

The company elevated fans’ excitement by giving them the next hint that only includes the word “Vereisung”:

— PathcodeEXO (@PathcodeEXO) March 20, 2015

The word “Vereisung” is the passcode of the promotional website. A quick Google search of the word “Vereisung” showed that it is a German word. When it’s translated into English, it means “freezing”. While it’s not verified, fans are suspecting that the next member to be featured in the teaser video is Xiumin due to his freezing ability.

Meanwhile, you can check out Chanyeol’s comeback concept photos below:

2 new teaser videos have been released in the past 24 hours!

Just as fans predicted, the new teaser video for EXO’s comeback featured Xiumin from EXO-K.

Less than 24 hours later, SM Entertainment released another teaser video featuring EXO-K’s Sehun.

The company also gave 2 hints when Sehun’s teaser video was released:

— PathcodeEXO (@PathcodeEXO) March 21, 2015

Fans who managed to solve the puzzles will be able to look at their comeback concept photos below:

It’s out! It’s out! SM Entertainment has released yet another teaser video for EXO’s comeback.

The new teaser video featured EXO-K’s leader Suho, who found himself walking towards a forest and searching for a certain object. It is unclear what he was looking for, but he flaunted his ability to manipulate the water in the video as the water suddenly came surging into an empty pool that he was sitting in.

You can check out the teaser video below:

The Twitter account for their comeback also released 3 hints when Suho’s teaser video was released:

___________s grow; they are not made. – Peter F. Drucker

— PathcodeEXO (@PathcodeEXO) March 23, 2015

A ____________ is one who knows the way, goes the way, and shows the way. – John C. Maxwell

If you were able to figure out the password for the next teaser, you will be able to check out Suho’s comeback concept photos below:

EXO-M’s Chen is the latest member to be featured in the new teaser video for EXO’s comeback.

Some fans already speculated that Chen would be the next member to be featured in the teaser because of Chen’s fictional ability to control the lightning. They speculated that Sehun’s and Suho’s teasers signify the calm before the storm, which can be seen in Chen’s teaser.

Fans are now suggesting that the next teaser would feature EXO-K’s Baekhyun, who has the fictional ability to control the light.

2 new hints were posted on the Twitter account, which was specially created for their promotional website too:

— PathcodeEXO (@PathcodeEXO) March 24, 2015

According to the fans, the password for Chen’s teaser is “Moonlight”. Check out his comeback concept photos below:

The new teaser video featured EXO-K’s Baekyun, who possesses the fictional ability to control the light. In the video, he could be seen taking a stroll down a street in Lyon, France while listening to a snippet of their unreleased new song, “El Dorado”. However, he was later interrupted by an unknown object and the light flickered when he was running away from it.

The mysterious Twitter account which was created for their comeback also left the following hints:

— PathcodeEXO (@PathcodeEXO) March 25, 2015

The password is rather easy this time around as the group is known for saying “We Are One!” before introducing themselves on stage or on TV. Thus, the password is “One”. Fans with access to the website will be able to check out Baekhyun’s comeback concept photos below:

EXO-M’s Lay has finally been featured in the “Pathcode” teasers series.

The video showed Lay, who possesses the healing ability, stopping by a Chinese restaurant in Yunnan. Similar to every other EXO members, he was interrupted by an unseen force as the light went wonky. After receiving a mysterious message, he ran out of the restaurant as soon as he can.

As of now, there’s only a member left for SM Entertainment to reveal the group’s comeback concept. Prior to the release of the final teaser video, the mysterious Twitter account which was created for their comeback has left the following hints:

— PathcodeEXO (@PathcodeEXO) March 26, 2015

Fans with access to the website will be able to check out Lay’s comeback concept photos below:

EXO-K’s D.O. has finally been featured in the “Pathcode” teaser series.

D.O. is the last member to be featured in the individual teaser series. The video showed him driving towards the city of Colorado in USA and searching for an unknown object. Various ominous imagery and flashes of the other members’ teasers were also featured in the video, but it was never made clear why he was having those “visions”.

The mysterious Twitter account thanked the fans for completing the mission of unlocking the website and asked fans to check the World Map on Sunday for a present.

Thank you for completing the mission. The hint are the 6 letters you already are aware of.

— PathcodeEXO (@PathcodeEXO) March 27, 2015

There is a present for those who completed the mission. On Sunday, check the World Map.

Fans with access to the website will be able to check out D.O.’s comeback concept photos below:

What do you think of EXO’s comeback concept? Are you excited for their comeback?

Share your thoughts in the comment box below.

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#Vine: Twitter To Shut Down Its Popular Video-Sharing Platfom

We’ve all seen the hilarious, mindless, and pure idiotic 6-second videos that made us howl with laughter. It all originated from Vine, the video-sharing platform, but sadly, that’s going to end.

Twitter has announced that they will be killing off Vine and its corresponding website and application soon. The move was decided upon to “trim its headcount and costs”.

The news was revealed on Medium (which sadly, is blocked in Malaysia) today (Friday, 28th October). However, rest assured that it won’t be killed off without notice. Twitter has revealed that the app will be discontinued gradually in the next few months to enable users to save and access their Vines.

“Nothing is happening to the apps, website or your Vines today. We value you, your Vines and are going to do this the right way. You’ll be able to access and download your Vines. We’ll be keeping the website online because we think it’s important to still be able to watch all the incredible Vines that have been made. You will be notified before we make any changes to the app or website.”

Vine was started in June 2012 by Dom Hofmann, Rus Yusupov, and Colin Kroll, but was very quickly acquired by Twitter in October of the same year for reportedly USD 30 million. However, user numbers have dwindled over the past few years, and with the lack of monetisation options, its no wonder that the app has seen some of its more prolific influencers flee the platform.

The cut did not come as a surprise, as Twitter has announced several across-the-board job cuts on Thursday (27th October), with plans to lay off 9 percent of its workers. The company will be deprioritising some parts of its business, and it seems like Vine has fell victim to it.

Vine is still downloadable via Google Play Store and Apple App Store, and is available via web, so remember to backup your videos before they’re gone!


Hype’s Exclusive: Screaming For Ice Cream (Cake) With Red Velvet!

Money can’t buy happiness, but you can buy yourself a piece of cake, and that’s kind of the same thing. On it’s own, cake is already a pretty delectable dessert – but when put together with ice cream, it becomes this idyllic dessert called “ice cream cake”.

Perhaps this is why Korean entertainment powerhouse SM Entertainment decided to debut an idol girl group called “Red Velvet” and name the title track of their first album after the hybrid dessert.

Red Velvet first debuted in August 2014 as a 4-member girl group, and the members from SM pre-debut team “S.M. Rookies” – Wendy, Seulgi, and Irene. Despite the peculiar group name, they garnered positive response from fans for their psychedelic concept, which is said to be a mix of f(x)’s experimental concept and SNSD Girls’ Generation’s mainstream pop concept.

The girls are also known for their infectious bubbly-ness and sugary sweet cuteness. They infected audiences with their cheerful vibe through the music video of their debut hit single, “Happiness”. Soon after, they showed a different side through their sexy and sultry cover of S.E.S’ “Be Natural”. It came as a pleasant surprise for their fans and many applauded them for their versatility in singing and dancing.

On 11th March, SM Entertainment surprised their fans by introducing a new member to the group – Yeri.

She joined the agency in 2011 and she was formerly part of S.M. Rookies with Irene, Seulgi and Wendy. In August 2014, she performed alongside Irene at the “SMTOWN LIVE” concert in Taiwan. She’s skilled in not only singing, but also rapping and dancing. She then made her music video debut through the music video of “Automatic” on 14th March.

All thanks to our friends from M.E. Malaysia, we were given a chance to interview the members of Red Velvet about their new album and their comeback concept.

Here’s what went down during our interview:

Welcome back to the music scene, Red Velvet! Are you guys worried about your comeback? Tell us more about your concept.

Red Velvet is strong, intense and captivating like the colour red, but at the same time, it is feminine and gentle like velvet. With this image, we produce music and performances that introduces a group that is inspiring and fresh, lively which is captivating and beautiful at the same time. Through our double lead singles “Ice Cream Cake” and “Automatic”, we want to have an outstanding stage performance.

It’s your very first mini album since releasing 2 singles last year, how do you feel having a real physical album out?

Irene: Firstly, I am really excited about it. There is a variety of songs which include 5 of our voices, and the 2 title songs have very different types of atmosphere. Thus, we are really excited.

Seulgi: It feels a tad weird that we have been releasing digital singles and all of a sudden we are releasing a physical album! I hope that people will love the songs that we made sincerely with our voices. I feel proud and thankful for it.

Wendy: It feels really good, but at the same time I am worried. It feels like we are debuting again. I feel like now is the time to actually show what kind of a group Red Velvet is. I am a bit worried about how to show the fans what we have.

Joy: I feel very proud with this release. I am happy that we have various songs and able to present to you a variety of songs that showcase our colours!

Yeri: For me, this is our first album and not a single and I am really excited about it.

The title track exudes a happy and energetic vibe. Tell us more about it.

Just like “Ice Cream Cake”, the song shows the sweet love of a girl who fell in love and it will make your heart flutter. It is filled with this lovely feeling that we hope to show through Red Velvet’s cuteness and lovely charms.

Red Velvet debuted with a cute concept but the group later exuded a more mature and sexy vibe through “Be Natural”. Which concept do you prefer?

Irene: Both title songs are clearly very different, so it is hard for me to choose which one I prefer. I love both and I hope you do too.

Seulgi: When I am doing a mature concept, I really like the calm and natural feeling that comes with it.

Wendy: At first it was awkward for me to do. This was the concept that I like, but it is a bit hard for me to fit in. Thus, I was and am practicing really hard for it.

Joy: I can’t really choose which I prefer, but I like both concepts.

Yeri: Because I am still young, perhaps doing a lively concept would suit me better. But I want to try doing a mature concept too!

What kind of concept would Red Velvet like to try in the future?

Irene: I would like to try out an innocent, hip hop that is a little bit of mature kind of concept.

Seulgi: I hope to show 2 types of concepts. I want to try to do a song that have 2 types of concepts that coexists at the same time.

Wendy: Lately, I have come to like strong, intense concept. There are a lot of concepts that I want to try out in the future because Red Velvet is a group that do various types of genres.

Joy: I like both of the concepts we were having, but in the future I would like to do a more mature concept.

Yeri: I prefer lively, bubbly, and exciting type of songs. I want to do a really, really, really bright concept!

What kind of fans would capture your attention? Tell us more about the most memorable fan encounter you’ve ever had.

Irene: I find that the fans who follow us wherever we go are interesting. We did a fan sign event recently, I really liked it.

Seulgi: Sadly, I can’t really remember anyone’s face very well. I want to remember everyone’s face because they are our precious fans, but sadly it is not easy. But wherever I go, fans who are supporting us give me energy. I’m thankful.

Wendy: I think that there is no specific action that fans should do to catch our attention. Because no matter how small or big, I remember all of them! However, it troubles me that I could not remember it 100% though.

Joy: Not long ago, we had our first fan sign event. I remember everyone and I am very thankful to them.

Yeri: During the fan sign event, there was a fan who said this while holding my hands, “I hope you don’t have a very difficult time due to the malicious comments posted online”.

How has your taste in music changed? What were you guys listening to before debuting as a girl group? Are there any particular artistes that you guys are fans of?

Irene: There are various genres of songs that I want to try to listen, but my preference did not change from before.

Seulgi: I prefer quiet and calming music but when I want to feel energised, I will listen to rap songs. Thanks to rap songs, I feel energised. My favourite singer is Ra.D sunbae.

Wendy: I don’t think my preferences have changed,  but it was broadened than before. Before that, I would find and listen to the genre that I like. But lately, I am listening to various types of genres. There are a lot of lyrics that would give you energy in the first album of my favourite singer, Jessie. J. I also want to be an artiste who can give fans energy.

Joy: I listen to various genres of songs. Before debuting, I listened to a lot of R&B. I liked Ariana Grande.

Yeri: Previously I liked quiet, calming music, but after debuting, I like to listen to exciting music backstage.

How does it feel to shoot your comeback music video, “Ice Cream Cake” in California?

Irene: The natural lighting was really good on set, so much so that the colours came out really pretty. The background is also a pretty place!

Seulgi: It felt so free and it made me really happy. Even though the weather was a bit cold, it was really sunny that it gave me a good feeling and made me feel good. It felt like I was on a vacation.

Wendy: The music video’s colour came out really pretty because of the natural lighting. When filming at the desert, I could really feel freedom. Because of this feeling, we were able to film this more naturally.

Joy: While filming in LA, the scenery was really pretty. Since such opportunity doesn’t come along very often, this is a precious memory. I worked harder to film the music video at the time.

Yeri: This was my first time visiting California, which is why I was fascinated with everything. The background and lighting were really pretty. I am happy that we were able to film this beautifully.

Once again, we would like to thank M.E Malaysia for arranging this interview for us.

For more information about Red Velvet, visit their official website or Facebook page.

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(UPDATE) #AllMightyOldFolksHome: Alleged Abuse Of Elderly Woman Angers Netizens; Home Ordered To Close Down

The signboard of Melaka’s All Mighty Old Folks Home reads: “Home Away From Home – Caring, Love, And Attention“. Unfortunately, that may not be the case behind closed doors.

Yesterday (Wednesday, 5th October), an 11-second clip that was uploaded by Facebook user Yee Fah Lee showed an elderly woman being physically abused, has since gone viral on social media.

In the short video, the caretaker can be seen scolding the old woman while pointing towards the room, presumedly asking her to return to her bed. He then proceeded to raise his hand and smack her several times on the head even though the woman was trying to shield herself from his attacks.

At the time of writing, the post has received more than 134,000 shares online, while the clip has been viewed 2.7 million times. Many netizens have expressed their disgust and strongly condemned the abuse towards the helpless lady.

“Speechless… Don’t tell me that the nursing home’s owner didn’t knows about this?! And also it looks like (they are used to) abusing/torturing the elderly… hopefully the concerned department will take the necessary action,” said Facebook user Katherine Ang.

Doreen Emma Galistan concurred by commenting, “This should be reported and that man should not be able to work in an old age home as he has no compassion or love for older people. Get rid of him now.”

According to a former staff member, the abuser, aged 56-year-old, had frequently abuse elderly folks in the home. She also alleged that he had previously embezzled public donations for his own gain and at times even neglect feeding the occupants living there.

According to The Star, the state Welfare Department has ordered All Mighty Old Folks Home to close within a week. Datuk Latipah Omar, Chairman of Melaka’s Women, Family Development and Family Committee, announced that all 19 elderly people would be relocated to other homes.

“We found the home not fit for taking care of elderly folks after meeting with occupants and the caretaker,” she was quoted as saying.

The short clip has also been uploaded on YouTube, which you can take a look below:

Following reports of its closure, All Mighty Old Folks Home’s Facebook page has also been taken down by the administrator.

As it turns out, the Melaka Welfare Department were already well-aware of the ongoing abuse happening at the All Mighty Old Folks Home in Klebang.

“We brought the matter up during our exco meeting and sent our officers to inspect the premises earlier this month. However, we had hoped to solve it internally but with the clip made public, we have to shut the premises down immediately,” Datuk Latipah Omar told The Sun.

All Mighty Old Folks Home has now been shut down. Some of the residents have been relocated to Rumah Seri Kenangan Cheng while several occupants have been sent to a hospital for medical check ups. The elderly lady who was seen in the video was taken by her family members.

The 56-year-old abuser has been taken into custody and is being investigated under Section 366 of the Penal Code, which deals with punishment for acts which endanger the life or personal safety of others.

Sources: Yee Fah Lee’s Facebook, The Star, The Sun.

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Justin Bieber Cried While Talking About Billie Eilish

Following the release of Justin Bieber’s new album, “Changes”, the 26-year-old singer sat down for an extensive and wide-ranging conversation with Apple Music’s Zane Lowe.

During the 43-minute chat, the pop star opened up about his marriage to Hailey Baldwin, unresolved issues, his new music, and also the story of the story of meeting Billie Eilish.

Things got emotional quickly when the interviewer asked Bieber about Eilish, who has been a super fan since childhood. “I don’t know how many opportunities I’m going to get,” he was quoted as saying. “We never know how many opportunities we’re going to get with anybody. I’m tearing up thinking about it, just with the Kobe situation, you know.”

When asked if he feels protective over the 18-year-old, Bieber replied, “Yeah, I definitely feel protective of her. It was hard for me being that young, and being in the industry, and not knowing where to turn, and everyone telling me they love me, and just turn their back on you in a second.”

He continued, “It’s hard because I want her to know that she can count on me, but at the end of the day, I don’t want to… I’m never going to force myself to be in relationship with her. It has to be natural, right? I just kind of let her do her thing.”

Bieber then added, “If she ever needs me, I’m going to be here for her. Just protecting those moments because people take for granted, encounters. I just want to protect her. I don’t want her to lose it. I don’t want her to go through anything I went through. I don’t wish that upon anybody. If she ever needs me, I’m just a call away.”

Eilish seemed touched by Bieber’s candid answer. The Grammy winner posted a clip along with some throwback photos (showing how big of a fan she has been) on her Instagram. She captioned the post, “stream changes”.

A post shared by BILLIE EILISH (@billieeilish)

Other highlights during Bieber’s interview include:

A post shared by Justin Bieber (@justinbieber)

Catch up on previous interview on Apple Music here.


Upin & Ipin Theme Park Set To Open In Cyberjaya

Cyberview Sdn Bhd (Cyberview), the Cyberjaya Tech Hub Developer, and Les’Copaque Production have announced that they have agreed to further discuss the development potential of an Upin & Ipin Theme Park attraction in Cyberjaya. Hj Burhanuddin Md Radzi, the producer of the “Upin & Ipin” children’s animation series, revealed his ambition to establish an Upin & Ipin Interactive Theme Park in Malaysia not too long ago, with plans to build in Johor Bahru originally.

According to the producer’s Facebook post, a memorandum of Understanding (MOU) was also signed by both sides to allow them to assess the development of the interactive theme park, which will be the first of its kind in the area. However, there is still the task of convincing Cyberview that they are capable of bringing the theme park to life.

Given the city’s strategic location and long-standing support for the animation industry and content development among local players, Cyberjaya is an excellent candidate for the theme park’s location. Cyberview revealed a new concept in 2019 that is centred by three tech clutters, including a cluster dedicated to digital creative, reaffirming Cyberjaya’s commitment to the creative industry.

A land tract of roughly 30 acres in Cyberjaya’s South Zone has been identified as a suitable theme park location. The proposed venture would contain exclusive IPs from Les’Copaque, including “Upin & Ipin”, the studio’s award-winning animation icons, as well as other popular IPs like “Puteri” and “Pada Zaman Dahulu”, set against a uniquely traditional backdrop.

The park will provide immersive and experimental attractions to both local and foreign visitors through thematically planned interactive material such as ‘Rumah Opah’ in an interactive studio, an Upin & Ipin interactive park, and an outdoor fun park.

A Mystical Tunnel, Pada Zaman Dahulu Green House, and an Outdoor Maze Garden, as well as a 4D interactive theatre and a Waron Muthu-themed food court, are all features to look forward to. Upin & Ipin fans and netizens in general appear to approve of the proposal and are looking forward to the theme park’s construction.

Many people, however, hope that this theme park project succeeds and that it does not suffer the same fate as Perak’s MAPS theme park.

Daniela Dogliani contributed to this article

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Dead Foetuses Clog Up Malaysian Sewage System

Malaysians dump 60,000 tonnes of rubbish (an amount that can fill almost 25 Olympic-sized swimming pools) into the sewage treatment system every year.

Although the treatment process under Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) is designed for dealing with domestic waste, the mess that ends up in pipes and treatment plants includes discarded plastic items, diapers, sanitary pads, and condoms. More distressingly, IWK has also been finding dead foetuses in its treatment plants, some with umbilical cords attached. There have been an average of five such finds in a year.

“They are usually found in a decayed state and sometimes, without limbs”, IWK communications head Azzatullina Pawanchik said.

IWK workers had also come across dumped foetuses while investigating clogged pipes in several areas. Azzatullina said IWK would usually lodge police reports and help in the investigations. She added that 20,000 cases of clogged sewer pipes were reported last year, adding that IWK had to spend RM16mil to clear them and another RM8mil to remove the tonnes of rubbish from sewage treatment plants.

“To unclog sewer pipes, we have to deploy high pressure, jet-powered machines to clear some blockages. The exercise requires state of the art equipment, including CCTVs and skilled manpower”, said Azzatullina. Azzatullina said the entry of non-sewage items into underground sewerage pipes would block the flow, resulting in sewage overflowing via manholes on roads and also create “backflows” into the toilets of houses.

She hoped that the people would play their role by not throwing foreign objects indiscriminately into toilets.


6 K-Drama Actors With The Highest Paid Salaries Per Episode

WikiTree Korea recently published an article on a list of actors who have received the highest salaries in accordance to their appearance in a TV project.

As stated in the article, Korean actors association used to split actors in grades; 6 to 18. The highest Grade 18 is for the stars who have received a high payment of up to 2 million won (~RM7,000) per appearance on a TV series. The system, however, soon became obsolete as K-dramas gained more popularity.

Curious to know on how much these Hallyu heartthrobs earned? Check it out:

Did your favourite K-drama leading actors make it to the list?

Sources: WikiTree via Jazmine Media, Kimchi Daily.


Good Vibes Adds SZA & Vince Staples To Complete Its Final Line-up

The annual Good Vibes Festival has added two outstanding international music acts to complete the stellar line-up of performers who will be performing on 21st and 22nd July at The Ranch located in Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands.

The two talents include Grammy-nominated American R&B songstress SZA and critically-acclaimed American rapper and member of Californian hip hop group Cutthroat Boyz, Vince Staples.

Both of them will be joining previously announced performers including international names like Lorde, alt-J, Odesza, Nick Murphy, The Neighbourhood, and the best of locals such as Altimet & The Kawan Band, Noh Salleh, Kyoto Protocol, Froya, Pastel Lite, and others.

“We are very excited for this year’s Good Vibes Festival as it is by far, the best and biggest yet,” said founder and director of Future Sound Asia, Ben Law in a statement.

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“From our amazing lineup of artists to the introduction of the VIP experience and going cashless, we want to give festival-goers an even better experience than the last. Hopefully Good Vibes Festival will continue to be the go-to event that everybody looks forward to every year,” he added.

For more information, visit goodvibesfestival.com.

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Japanese Firm To Buy The Chicken Rice Shop For RM220 Million!

Japanese restaurant operator Zensho Holdings Co Ltd is buying over The Chicken Rice Shop.

So much is Malaysia’s very own homegrown halal food chain worth? A whopping RM220 million (US$52.86 million)!

Zensho broke the news last week, but Reuters was responsible for disclosing the purchase price yesterday (Thursday, 18th June). The insider who revealed the information declined to be identified.

The Japanese company said that its future plans include creating synergies with The Chicken Rice Shop’s approximate 100 locations and to open more restaurants. This latest deal has only increased Zensho’s presence in Southeast Asia, which includes Indonesia, Thailand and Vietnam, in addition to Malaysia.

Do you think we’ll see some Japanese dishes added to the menu in the near future?