2cents Magazine Issue 16 Mar-Apr 2019

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L I F E S T Y L E

C O M P L I M E N TA R Y C O P Y

MAR 2019 - APR 2019

U N P L U G G E D

Love

makes the world

go round

HOW ASIANS CELEBRATE THE ULTIMATE LOVE DAY SEE HOW OTHER COUNTRIES CELEBRATE VALENTINE’S DAY

ANNOYING HABITS PEOPLE HATE FIND OUT WHETHER OUR LIST OF ANNOYING HABITS BOILS YOUR PRESSURE UP!

WORTH TRAVELLING TO THE OURSKIRTS OF VIETNAM? OUR WRITER, NATASHA BREAKS DOWN HER EXPERIENCE IN VIETNAM AND WHAT’S HER VERDICT TOWARDS THE END.

FIRST DATES OUTFITS

PANIC AND DON’T KNOW WHAT CLOTHES THAT’LL BRING A GOOD IMPRESSION TO YOU AND YOUR DATE? FRET NOT, WE ARE HERE TO HELP YOU!

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How Asians Celebrate The Ultimate Love Day

What To Wear For My Date?

Japan’s No. 1 Skin Care Brand, Melano CC Gives Your Skin A Radiant Boost

How to be Happier Person?

Bali,A True Paradise for Scuba Divers Rich in History, Culture and Heritage All Tucked In This Langkawi Island’s Resort Exploring The Outskirts Of Vietnam: Was It Worth The Visit?

Violinist Jessica Loo Learned The Hard Way Towards Success.

Capturing Picture Through Dennis Lens.

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“Chivalry Ain’t Dead” Should Apply For A Woman Too Instead Only For A Man

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Pet Peeves That Annoys People

Experience Gluttony Only in Samba Brazilian Steakhouse Absolutely No Problem At Masala Wheels Restaurant.

The Tokyo Auto Salon 2019 Returns With More Creative Car Designs

MUSIC Concert Happenings For 2019 Searching For The Truth Paid Off For Local Artist, Zamaera as She Premiers Her EP “Z”

HEALTH Why Are Metal Straws So Important?

IN -TREND Big Year For PUMA Shoes!

WELCOME MESSAGE FROM THE TEAM Hello to all the beautiful readers of 2Cents!

And just like that, it ’s already almost mid-year. But that doesn’t mean we’ll stop giving the best content and exciting events for your entertainment.

As February is known to be the messenger of love month, have a look at how other Asia countries celebrate Valentine’s Day and check out our fashion issue where we give you (the ladies) tips on what to wear for your date night as well as the accessories to go with it.

Speaking of first date, location is important too. How about spicing things up on our food review section that encompasses food from Brazilian style called Churrascaria and fusion food of African-Carribean. You’ll be drooling just looking at their colourful picstagram.

What ’s 2Cents without a little dose of awakening your wanderlust in you? Read up on the adventurous journey of two of our 2Cents family that travelled to the calm beach of Langkawi, spiritual journey to Bali and lastly the cultural outskirts of Vietnam. It sure does made us want to go on another holiday. That is for sure.

Don’t forget our lovely content on our feature sections too. With that, I’ll sign off and off to land of fun reading you go!

NATASHA CHRISTOPHER

2 C E N TS FA M ILY

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LUCAS CHUA

Written by Natasha Christopher “L is for the way you look at me, O is for the only one I see, V is very very extraordinary, E is even more than anyone that you adore can.”

If you were to ask me to describe what love is, this is the first thing that pops into my head. “L-O-V-E” is a jazz/swing song that is sung by none other than the legendary Nat King Cole. Those of you who’ve not heard of this song, I suggest you do because it’s a classic brilliant piece.

Now, moving onto the topic of love, Valentine's Day would not be possible without the patron Saint Valentines. Before we indulge further of how the Asians culture is on this lovely festival, let’s throwback to the history behind February 14th.

According to an article by www.history.com, it states that “the Catholic Church recognizes at least three different saints named Valentine or Valentinus, all of whom were martyred. One legend contends that Valentine was a priest who served during the third century in Rome. When Emperor Claudius II decided that single men made better soldiers than those with wives and families, he outlawed marriage for young men.

Valentine, realizing the injustice of the decree, defied Claudius and continued to perform marriages for young lovers in secret. When Valentine’s actions were discovered, Claudius ordered that he be put to death.’

While according to one legend, an imprisoned Valentine actually sent the first “valentine” greeting himself after he fell in love with a young girl– possibly his jailor’s daughter–who visited him during his confinement. Before his death, it is alleged that he wrote her a letter signed “From your Valentine,” an expression that is still in use today.”

Though the mystery behind the real truth to the story can’t be confirmed, the celebration of Valentine’s Day is a popular celebration with over millions being spent on gifts such as chocolates, a lavish bouquet of flowers and many more, but it’s different in how they spent it in every country.

Especially in the Asian region, where it may not be as fancy as how the Western does it, but they sure do have their own culture of love to be shared. Here are some ways on how our fellow Asian people celebrate Valentine’s Day.

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Koreans celebrate Valentine’s Day slightly a little bit different from how the common norms of how a Valentine’s Day should be celebrated.

Instead of just celebrating it on February alone, they do it every 14th of the month. Yes, it’s a go big go home concept that the Koreans do with love day.

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February 14th is where Korea women give chocolate to men as a sign of affection. Looks like gender equality rights has been in happening in Korea for a long time. In all seriousness, the men that receive these gifts will gift them back the following month on White Day, which we will discuss shortly. As this is a commercialized festival as well, many convenience stores set up display stores with an emphasis on chocolates.

White Day, March 14th is the day where man’s turn to show his affection with sugary sweetness. As the name goes, man gifts chocolate, flowers and lingerie but it’s all in white. This culture first celebrated just over 35 years ago in Japan. In recent years, it doesn’t necessarily have to be in white as there are few shades of white-ish colour and non-chocolate candies like lollipops.

Black Day (April 14) is a day where single people are being celebrated. The singles that did not receive a gift on either Valentine’s Day or white day, known as “Black Day” where it’s sort of a custom for them to eat Jjajangmyeon or Black Noodles with other single friends. Perhaps the most telling difference between the two major relationship holidays and Black Day is that the advertising around Black Day is nearly non-existent, in stark contrast to both Valentine’s Day and White Day. Source: Asia Society

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The beautiful country of Philippines is definitely not far off from making Valentine’s Day a huge celebration for all couple. Besides the elaborate commercialized gifts they sell, normally the Philippines takes it with a ring. Yes, that’s right. Every year, 14th February, thousands of couple would gather in public spaces and exchange wedding vows on a large scale. It’s a culture that been done for so many years that the government sponsors the whole event as a public service to all. As Filipino culture is deeply rooted in Christianity, they partake in mass nuptials, with flowers, wedding cake, venue and even their rings(most cities) FOR FREE. Thus, many take the opportunity to get married and it would in return, save on exorbitant wedding costs.

This tradition was done earlier on to help out couples who are struggling to afford to hold their own wedding ceremonies. But since now the wedding has grown up to the mass number of people getting married at the same time, they should register ahead of time with personal documents and just show up in their formal attire and that’s it.

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Japan celebrates Valentine’s Day similar to Koreans. Having February 14th and White Day with women gifting man two types of chocolates, “Giri choco (obligation chocolate), and “Honmei-choco”. “Giri-choco” (obligation chocolate), and “Honmei-choco”.

Giri-choco is meant to be for friends, colleagues, bosses, and close male friends. “Giri” means obligation hence this Giri-choco has no romance involved. On the other hand, Honmei-choco is given to a boyfriend, lover, or husband with true love. Normally, the women prepare the Honmeichoco by themselves because they believe that if it was brought in ready-made chocolate shops, it wouldn’t reflect that they think their partners are true love.

However, just this year alone, Japanese women are rebelling against a decades-old Valentine’s Day tradition that obliges them to give men chocolates. A recent survey by a Tokyo department store found about 60% of women will instead buy chocolates for themselves on Valentine’s Day and only 35% planned to offer chocolates to their male colleagues. However it is, lovers day in Japan is still widely celebrated and recognized the locals there.

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Thailand gives us many reasons to be in love with this country that is heavily known as The Land of Smiles. From its spicy tom yam, to its architecture design on a building and its diverse melting pot of culture, Valentine’s Day is another day that Thailand has got it all sorted out too.

From oversized cuddly toys, flower markets or restaurant hosting special promotions, it’s definitely done with a touch of Thai.

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As Thai’s make up for 95% population of Buddhist, Valentine’s Day is also a day of offering to the gods. If you’re in Bangkok, try to make time to visit the Trimurti Shrine which is located smack middle of Bangkok’s busy road. Although there is nothing romantic about the setting, most people come here to make offerings of love and good luck. The people believe that everyone who prays there will find true love and get their dreams fulfilled.

Love songs have a special place in Thai people’s hearts too when you hear them playing wherever you go. Plus, celebrating Valentine’s Day at the beach is a pretty extravagant setting for the couple in love. Ripley’s Believe It Or Not, in Pattaya famously held a competition on February 14th.

Couples were attempted to break the world record for non-stop hugging. The current record is 25 hours 22 minutes and 36 seconds.

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The Chinese have a rather different date of celebrating their own version of Valentine’s Day. It is celebrated on the 7th day of the 7th month in the lunar calendar. This year it so happens to fall on August 7th. This day is of great importance to girls, the event is also called Young Girls’ Festival. Also known as The Qixi Festival, it’s all attributed to a beautiful legend story about Niu Lang and Zhi Nu which focuses a story on the meaning of great romance.

Niu Lang was a cowboy who was maltreated by his brother and brother-in-law and was driven out of his home. From there, a supernatural being of an old man guided him to the sick cattle from heaven. He was acquainted with Zhi Nu - a fairy from heaven by the help of the cow that Niu Lang was taking care of. They fell in love, got married and have magically given birth to a boy and a girl. However, it didn't last because the king of heaven took Zhi Nu back to heaven. With the cow’s help, Niu Lang flew to heaven along with his two children but at the moment the queen of heaven created a huge river between them. Their sadness moved the queen and as a result, she allowed them to meet only on the seventh day of the seventh lunar month every year.

Therefore, the day that Niu Lang and Zhi Nu meet is the present Double Seventh Festival.

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With all these talks about celebrating Valentine’s Day, of course, I can’t resist talking about loving another person. This is the most fundamental of all and probably everyone needs to start doing this. Just go up to a mirror, and that’s the person you’re supposed to love with all your heart.

Yes, love yourself. It’s important no matter if you have someone to love you or not, it’s crucial that you take good care of yourself and always do things that make YOU happy.

As for the single ones, you’re not left out in this piece. Most people have this stereotype that being single is a bad thing and make us feel like we are inadequate to find our own true love but that’s not the point.

Take it from a single girl like me. I’ve learned to just embrace it and screw what people think of me. Just like any other people that are hoping to find love someday, I do go through those times of great pressure to score a boyfriend or even just preventing myself from feeling like s**t every time it’s Valentine’s Day. Let’s not even start with those romantic movies too. Like, cry me a river, already!! (also, who can forget being a third wheel all the damn time?)

Nonetheless, one of the best things that ever happened to me is when I am single and I’ll tell you why. I’ve learned the fundamental thing that everyone needs is simply understanding about yourself. Though the experience may not be a smooth journey for me I’ve gotten to the point where learning to love myself and doing things alone has been nothing but a delight to me.

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Eating alone, going to a cinema and watching a movie by yourself and shopping is one of the things that I’ve grown from hatred to love. There are physical characteristics to myself that I’ve matured from and looking at myself from a unique point of view certainly does makes me feel beautiful. I feel more empowered, confident and a sense of independence to run my own life. It’s a feeling of being free and accomplished about yourself that only you can feel and adore. I’m not saying you can’t get all this feeling if you’re in a relationship but being single helps to further focus on you attentively.

Alternately, being single explores the real person of who you are and why you are brought up to do in this world. Though this may sound intense, I’ve always believed that we are created on this earth to do more than just work and paying your bills off till you’re no longer breathing. It’s about the experience to achieve some sort of self-fulfilment or climb towards total nirvana state in your life. Of course, that’s a whole different topic altogether.

From my experience, I’ve encountered many people out there who cannot stand being alone (single) and will do whatever it takes to get a partner for themselves even if it means a toxic one. That’s probably wrong thinking, to begin with, because all they are doing for themselves is creating an unnecessary hassle in the future. Thus, it’ll ruin their self-esteem, self-worth and not loving themselves as to how they deserve to be.

All I’m here to say is being single is not the worst thing ever that can happen to you. It all takes a sense of positivity and just have fun with the life you’re experience now. (in other words, layan je!).

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FASHION

What To

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My Date?

Going on a date can be a pretty daunting yet exciting chapter of life for an individual to go through. It’s the butterflies in your stomach before the date and anticipating for an awesome time with your date. I think the ladies can agree with me that the worst thing about going on a date is thinking of what to wear. You don’t want to overdress nor feel uncomfortable having to deal with a wardrobe malfunction. It’s also the point where you’ll feel like you don’t want to wear too simple as well. Ugh, the struggles, right?

Hopefully, with these few tips in mind, you’ll be able to let an out fit to be the lease of your worries.

Denim When in doubt, wear denim You can’t go wrong with jeans. It’s the most casual yet elegant way of not dressing up too much but looking rugged as hell too. It’s also important to note that the jeans you’re going to wear plays a huge part too.

If you’re going to be wearing a loose blouse, skinny jeans would be a perfect fit. Throw in walkable high heels while you’re in it too because it’s never fun having to hurt your feet with heels that’ll ruin your mood for the whole day.

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Classic LBD “One is never over-dressed or underdressed with a little black dress” -Karl Lagerfeld Yes, that’s right. If you’re tirelessly looking for the ultimate comfort and not stand out way too much outfit for your date, the classic little black dress never fails to disappoint. To spice it all up, accessorizing is the next best thing because of black suits anything. From a scarf, metallic colours, and prints are all suited to a date night. Plus, getting a belt in it breaks up the dress and highlights your waist to create an hourglass shape—which looks great on nearly everyone!

Lipstick

Sundresses

Lipstick can’t solve all problems, but it’s a pretty great start

Life is too short to wear boring dresses

With every pale looking face, there’s always lipstick to change it all up in terms of impression. A lipstick can go a long way towards making a bold statement and showing confidence. Red lips? Absolutely wicked!

Want to look hip, cute, and fun? Sundress is the simplest solution for you. It shows personality and colour to your outfit.

Your date, no doubt would be smitten by that happy-go-lucky trait. To ensure you don’t have a blister from all that sandal or heels, donning sneakers would be the next best thing and it’s never a wrong fashion statement.

Popping Colours Sometimes all you need is a little splash of colour Do you want to stand out in your date? Wear bright, sparkly colours for your date will only leave you memorable for the rest of the day. Of course, there’s a limit as to how popping you can look. Don’t dress yourself up to the point you look like a Christmas tree. If you’re wearing a neon skirt, be sure to dial the colour down on the blouse.

Last but not least, this has to be the most important thing to wear while you’re on a date, which is a smile. Be yourself and have a great date! :)

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Japan’s popular whitening skincare brand- Melano CC is a prominent brand under the Rohto Mentholatum umbrella, the same one that houses Hada Labo. The Melano CC Brightening Essence, aims to offer consumers here quality and effective products to improve their skin conditions, especially on pigmentation and dark spots.

Vitamin C is one of the most popular ingredients when it comes to whitening skincare products. Many brightening and skin rejuvenation brands in the market include Vitamin C in their products. However, not many actually give users the desired results mainly because they are not being well formulated. Therefore, it is absolutely important to find high quality Vitamin C to get maximum results.

The high potency of Vitamin C has a flaw. Pure Vitamin C is highly unstable, it oxidizes and degrades easily. The degradation of Vitamin C can irritate the skin and cause redness. Besides that, the browning and yellowing as a result of degradation and oxidation can stain your clothing, bedding and towels. If the content turns yellow, it also means the decreasing of the serum’s effectiveness. When looking for Vitamin C serum, it is advisable to find colourless ones. Any colouring could hide the signs of oxidation and render the product less effective.

Design It comes in a 20ml silver tube with a yellow cap. It certainly is a great product to be kept in your pocket too. On-the-go and efficient. Melano CC essence is packaged in aluminum tube with a special nozzle, unlike the common dropper bottle used by most serums. The nozzle keeps the packaging airtight and only dispense when you squeeze the tube to avoid oxidation and remains fresh and colourless as the day it was first used.

Benefits A good Vitamin C essence improves dullness, brightens, and evens out skin tone for a healthy glowing complexion. It helps to fight against dark spots, lightens acne marks and minimizes pores, shielding skin from damaging effects of pollutions and free radicals. Additionally, Vitamin C essence soothes redness, calms irritated skin and restores suppleness.

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User of Melano CC, Tze Chen comparing her skin before and after applying the Melano CC. The results really shows!

To boost effectiveness of the product, Melano CC combines Pure Vitamin C with the powerful antioxidant of Vitamin E and Alpinia Seed Extract, as well as anti-inflammatory ingredients of Dipotassium Glycyrrhizinate to deliver enhanced whitening results.

Brightening Essence first, followed by Melano CC Brightening Mask and lastly, finish off with the Melano CC Brightening Lotion.

While Rohto Pharmaceutical Japan succeeded in containing and stabilizing Pure Vitamin C in its Melano CC essence, Rohto’s unique high penetrating technology Vitamin C in Melano CC enables active brightening ingredients to penetrate deep into the skin to suppress the formation of melanin, providing better results.

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You’ll be getting a clear, light texture with the fresh citrus scent, so it does not give you a sticky or oily feeling. For maximum results, apply Melano CC

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J

ust like that, we’ve come to the year 2019. 2018 has been truly a roller coaster ride for the most of us. Some achieved what our resolution was from the start while the rest of us just fall off from the resolution train tracks by end of January 2018. Be that as it may, 2018 was nothing but short of surprises. From changing governments to standing up our right as Malaysian when it comes to food (crispy rendang chicken, pffftt!).

As for me, 2018 was a year full of in-depth struggles with personal issues but a year that has cemented my personality to be a more stronger and kinder one. I’ve learnt that no matter what life brings to the table, always carry forward and at the end of the day, do things that make you happy. Thus, for 2019, I’ll be sharing a few things that hopefully can be implemented into your life to walk into 2019 like a bawse.

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Travelling heals the soul If you’re a Malaysian, you won’t be surprised to know that out of all the Southeast Asian countries, Malaysia reigns with the most number of public holidays with a whopping 50 days! (Perks of living in a multiracial country right? :D). Travelling more definitely bring an out-ofbody experience rush of adventure and expanding one’s knowledge to a whole new level. Plus, not many can say that travelling makes them sadder, isn’t it? The best part is you don’t have to worry about finishing off your leave days so fast as you can thank the universe you’re a Malaysian.

Be nicer to animals I can’t stress this enough that animals needs ….. sorry, I mean DESERVES our kindness as well. I’m being filled with so much of anger of the inhumane activity of the people where dogs are reportedly found butchered and burnt (THE Star online reports, 7 January 2019.)

What kind of sick person would even have the audacity to hurt another living being? Plus, it’s also nice for top officials to acknowledge and imprison such heinous crimes towards a dog and not only for a cat alone. Every animal matters too! Animals are one of our source of joy whether if you’re an animal lover or not. I mean you wouldn’t like it if someone hurt your best friend now, wouldn’t you?

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Boost Your Confidence Up! There’s nothing more sexier when you’re confidence and the feeling of knowing you can conquer the world. Getting your confidence up for yourself is somewhat an essential way to be happier in life. Having the right to be confident and to feel empowered is whole different feeling.

You are not bothered by what other people think of you because of the self-pride and worth that you seen in yourself. You know what you want and you’ll go and get it. When you’re not bothered by opinions from other people, then you’ll be able to overcome negativity spirit around you and focus on yourself!

Make time for the right people This is especially true when it comes to prioritizing your time and effort into the right energy of people. Though it takes time for people to realise how truly content your heart feels when you’ve done this, taking into action is another story. Be sure to know who are the people who lift you up and cheers you when things go south in your life. Truly spending quality time with the person and I’m not talking about playing with your phone while you’re out with your loved ones goes a long way of appreciation towards one another. Stop looking at your phones and truly engage in conversations because great relationships/friendships is the path towards happiness.

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Communicate Better This may not be your typical solution to being happier but it surely does help in the long run. Open communication solves almost a complete 100% honesty and avoids misunderstanding. Avoid talking about serious matters or issues in writing. Text messages, letters and emails can be misinterpreted. Talk in person so there aren’t any unnecessary miscommunications. There are health risk associated with people who loves to bottle up their feelings. According to a study conducted by psychologists from Harvard School of Public Health and the University of Rochester found that suppressing emotions may increase the risk of dying from heart disease and certain forms of cancer. Also, it would helped when you’ve learned to deliver the message in a calm way too.

Walk Away From Drama Probably one of the hardest things I had to do for 2018 which is to cut negative people off my life but trust me, I am so much happier than I’ve ever been now. It opened my eyes in showing who are my real friends that have my support and who doesn’t. Walking away from drama and things that you know will probably hurt you is something you need to start eliminating now. Enjoy the inner glow you get from letting go and not engaging in drama. When you’ve finally succeeded in breaking those pain and hurt chain free, that’s where you’ll be able to see the light and appreciate what life has to offer to you. If you’ve done mistakes in your life, making sure you learn from them and move forward is another mature step to forgiving yourself and smiling more!

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Stop The Monkey See-Monkey Do Peer pressure is something that most of us may have endured from time to time. For example, you start smoking because that’s what all your friend do and it’s considered cool. Or how you would level up with your friends if you own a car knowing the fact that you can’t afford one? This all would take a toll on anyone to be something that they’re not and putting up a mask just to ‘fit in’. For 2019, it’s time for everyone to start embracing the unique side in you and be bold in showing who you are. You want to wear that skirt you’ve been seeing for a long time? Go for it! Perhaps, get a tattoo? ( at own risk :P) do it!

Saying no to something you wouldn’t like? HELL YES! The world is your oyster so grab it and be empowered.

Love Yourself American actress Lucille Ball said that “love yourself first and everything else falls into line. You really have to love yourself to get anything done in this world”, is spot on. When you have no love for yourself, that’s where you indulge in toxic relationships, no selfrespect and eventually hurting yourself and others. How do one love yourself? Find something that makes you happy and start by doing it alone. For example, eating at your favourite spot alone, go to a cinema, read a book by the beach, be fit and really just truly make YOU the best company for yourself. When you feel the need to rely on someone just to go out, then that’s where you may be missing out on the joys of doing things by yourself.

However, always remember, no matter how much of money you’re earning, the latest items you’ve got in your life or how stress work is for you, it’s crucial to put your happiness and mental state of mind first before anything else. With that being said have a fruitful new year and smile more!

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Positivity Goes A Long Way The term you attract what you think would be useful in this point. I used to be a negative person last time and it didn’t bring me anything but more stress and worries within me. One day, I decided to just use a different way out of thinking and have a little positivity with me. From then on, I’ve been happier and worry less. When you think positively, your perspective around you changes too. You look at the glass half full instead of half empty. It’s definitely not a pretty sight to go through when your life is going downhill and yet having the strength to be positive but this effort takes immense amount of time to fully be an optimistic person. Start each by saying one good thing about yourself or a situation and run along with it. Remember, happy life starts with positive thoughts.

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Design 5/5

SAMSUNG SOUNDBAR

Combining a sleek metal build and an iconic silver build of a audio, this certainly is a sight to behold. There’s a screen on the bottom right of the soundbar itself which displays the different inputs available. An overall look of the soundbar itself would setup anyone’s home theater to be a complete one.

N650

BASSFUL SOUNDBAR FOR AUDIOPHILES

Features 5/5 Tested and tuned at the California Audio Lab, this Soundbar N650 promises cutting-edge computer modeling to give you perfectly balanced, and room-filling sound. Make your entertainment come alive when the dynamic and rich sound that truly transforms your home. The Samsung Acoustic Beam technology mixes and delivers the sound so it appears to come precisely where the action is happening on screen. It’s perfect if you’re a movie buff and a gamer, this sound will really move you.

The Samsung N650 guarantees a melody to accompany you to the best time of your life.

You can now set a wireless subwoofer too anywhere in your space and surround yourself with powerful and deeper bass. No hassle for the wires to disrupt your time too.

For an optimized gaming sound, just plug in your console and get the amazing audio you expect, right away. The Soundbar auto settings really utilises your sound to the game you’re playing too.

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Performance 4.5/5 Experience crystal clear dialogue with a dedicated center channel. It provides balanced sound from one end to the other and beautifully completes your home entertainment experience.

It’s pretty convenient when you can connect the Soundbar to your Samsung TV with ease and without the clutter of wires via Bluetooth. You’ll be able to enjoy all your content instantly with clearer, and more impactful sound. Plus, who says we’re leaving music out of the question? The Soundbar uses Bluetooth for easy wireless connections to other devices. Enjoy music from your mobile in top audio quality anywhere, no strings attached too!

Conclusion Together with the Soundbar, you can create a channel system for a true surround sound experience for you and your loved one. Certainly, a purchase that’ll last for a long time.

THUMBS UP SPECIFICATIONS: WEIGHT: 13.8 KG | TOTAL POWER: 360W |FREQUENCY RANGE: 42HZ - 20HZ | PRICE: RM1,999 CONTACT: SAMSUNG MALAYSIA ELECTRONICS | 1800 889 999 | WWW.SAMSUNG.COM.MY/

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SAMSUNG S10

A beauty is the first thing that cross my mind upon looking at this stunner.

By utilizing precise laser cutting, the camera has been discreetly tucked away within the display without sacrificing photo quality. The prism white colour catches the light in way that’s new and futuristic.

PRECISION AT ITS BEST WITH INTELLIGENT PERFORMANCE

Go for a glossy finish with vibrant, prismatic colors, encased by a polished metal frame for a style that pops. Or check out the durable, sophisticated ceramic finish on Galaxy S10+. The display is constructed with sturdy Gorilla Glass 6 to handle the rigors of everyday life. Certainly, the next generation of phone that’s designed to not just stand out but to stand apart.

Features 5/5

Of course, the first thing you’ll want to try out first is their camera features and it’s amazing. It lets you shoot like a pro without the need for you to be a pro. It comes not one, two or three lenses but with five lenses. It’s a full kit of lenses in your pocket. There’s a Telephoto Camera for great zoom possibilities, a Wide-angle camera for everyday moments, and an Ultra Wide Camera for panoramic landscapes.

The highly anticipated Samsung S10 did not disappoint with its features and comes out with better skills set too.

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Galaxy S10 UltraWide Lens lets you capture the world as you see it with a 4.3 times larger area compared to the S9. The brand new 123-degree lens is perfect for epic landscape shots, UltraWide panoramas (top and bottom, as well as width) and also fit the entire extended family into the photo –you’ll never leave anyone, or anything, out of the shot again.

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The extraordinary dual aperture camera makes sure you’re never left out while taking pictures in the dark too. It provides day to night light controladjusting and optimizing light before you tap the shutter. Also, be sure to use their Artistic Live Focus and their AR Emoji for entertainment.

even during your most active shots- from skiing to cycling and to anything in between.

The new AI-powered performance optimization software on the Galaxy S10 automatically optimizes the battery, CPU, RAM and even the temperature of your device based on your unique usage so that your phone works harder when you need it the most.

Besides that, another brilliant features that’ll rock your socks off is their Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner. The first-ever embedded Ultrasonic Fingerprint Scanner can read the 3D contours of your physical fingerprint for a seamless experience, and features improved anti-spoofing to keep your device safe.

Conclusion

Samsung S10 gives us an intensive high technology features that I dare say would last for a long time.

Performance 5/5

Samsung re-engineered the smartphone display with the Infinity-O Display. Everything you can see in a screen and maximizes display real estate for what matters most. It made the whole movie watching experience through the S10 like a surreal cinema experience.

SPECIFICATIONS: FRONT CAMERA: 10MP SELFIE CAMERA BATTERY CAPACITY: 3400MAH SCREEN SIZE: 6.1” WEIGHT: 157 G

Note to point out that the convenience of using the fingerprint scanner came like a breeze as well but the process to register your thumbprint may take awhile as it’s a thorough system but it ensures double the protection when it comes to the security of your phone.

CONTACT: SAMSUNG MALAYSIA ELECTRONICS | 1800 889 999 | WWW.SAMSUNG.COM.MY/

Both front and rear cameras can shoot in up to UHD quality for a better quality of video recording. Also, the Super Steady feature, powered by stabilization technology (VDIS), offers an improved stabilization rate compared to typical video stabilization to help you record a steady video

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PA P E R S H O OT C A M E R A

A slim and fit in your pocket size of a camera is the most innovative thing I’ve heard in so long. Paper Shoot is an eco-friendly, stylish and affordable Digital Lomo Camera with a casing made by stone paper, with the size of a cassette tape. Each comes with a different design and it’s own carrying case too.

CAPTURING PICTURES IN A SUSTAINABLE WAY

Features 4.5/5 The camera is mainly made out of paper. The main material of stone paper is inorganic mineral power which the manufacturing process of making stone paper does not cause any water and air pollution. Definitely one of the most Eco-friendly paper in the world.

Powering this 5 megapixel digital camera are only two AAA batteries, which can last for 300 shots and can be easily found in any convenience store. Comes with a 2GB SD card too. You an array of filters to use from namely sepia, bluetone, sepia (radial lens) and black and white (fisheye lens). It all can be activated by a simple flick of a switch.

In an effort to be an environmentally friendly digital camera, the quality of the photo certainly makes you take one like a pro too.

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Performance 4/5 This camera not only save the trees but also more durable and water resistant. The camera even works like any other camera, just press the shutter located at the front part and enjoy the ride!

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Paper Shoot cameras two-switch, minimalistic design makes the camera extremely user-friendly while still including cool photo filters and terrific lens options making sure creativity isn’t compromised.

The lenses are also easy to attach, detach too so I wouldn’t worry about that part at all considering if the size and thinness of the camera affects you.

Conclusion Overall, the experience with the camera has been a breeze and it’s a completely different level of fine-art. Paper Shoot camera would be a great gift or for the curious cat of the digital camera lovers.

SPECIFICATIONS: LENGTH: 106 MM | WIDTH: 66MM | THICKNESS: 12MM | WEIGHT: 80 G (INCLUDING BATTERIES) CONTACT: IT COMP SALES & SERVICES SDN BHD | 03-8941 4607 | INFO@ITCOMPSS.COM

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Party it up with bassful music from Panasonic and it’s wireless speaker too. That’s when you know it’s that good.

LIFE WITH MUSIC, REIMAGINED PA N A S O N I C W I R E L E S S S P E A K E R S C - U A 7 Design 4.5/5

home Karaoke with 6 functions like Echo or Key Control.

The hexagonal box design requires only a discrete amount of installation space while delivering dynamic sound with wide creativity. As well as pure sonic power it features a touch sensor button with glowing white circles on a mirror finished top panel along with stylish blue center illumination, all finely orchestrated to enhance usability and to create a premium sense of presence.

Performance 5/5 Just download the Panasonic MAX Juke App to easily transfer multiple sound sources from your smartphone to its 4GB internal memory - enough to store approximately 1000 songs. Mixed play function enables you to play titles upon request to keep your party moving.

Features 4.5/5

Conclusion

It’s a room-filling expulsive sound so as to attain sufficient sound pressure, the UA7 features a total of 10 speakers- four 6 cm tweeters four 8um midrange woofers, and two 16cm super woofers. The 16cm woofers are positioned back-to-back to eliminate vibration and produce distortion-free sound.

With a stylish twist and mind-blowing sound, the Panasonic Wireless Speaker SC-UA7 bring a elegant music experience to your home and a rich new resonance to your life.

With the wide versatility of the Latin Preset Equalizer, you can maximize your enjoyment of audio, from rock or salsa to football commentary.

Optical input lets you connect your TV, and with the newly added Voice Expansive Mode, your TV sound spreads as if it is coming from the screen. Furthermore, by plugging in a microphone, you can also enjoy

SPECIFICATIONS: TUNER: FM /30 | WEIGHT: 14 KG | RMS AUDIO SYSTEM: 1,700W’ | USB STANDARD: USB 2.0 FULL SPEED CONTACT: CONTACT: PANASONIC MALAYSIA | +603 7953 7600 | WWW.PANASONIC.COM/MY RATING:

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LG THINQ aI

Price:TBA Website: www.asus.com

Price: TBA Website: www.senheng.com.my

The world’s slimmest display bezel and 97% screen-to-body ratio that features a compact 13.9-inch laptop features the frameless 4-sided NanoEdge display. It’s also one of the thinnest laptop with discrete graphics that combines with 50Wh battery provides up to 15 hours of battery life. Definitely meets the standards for durability, and can handle harsh environments including extremes of altitude, humidity and temperature.

Powered by the company’s second-generation (Alpha) 9 Gen 2 intelligent processor and deep learning algorithm, the new models offer a higher level of AI picture and sound experience quality. The processor uses the TV’s ambient light sensor to measure light levels, automatically adjusting brightness to compensate as needed. LG 2019 TVs with ThinQ AI also feature visually rich Alexa experiences when playing music, checking the weather or accessing one of a number of visually-enhanced skill.

HUAWEI NOVA 4

FDR-X3000 4K ACTION CAM WITH WI-FI & GPS

Price:RM1,899 Website: www.huawei.com/my Made for the youth, the HUAWEI nova 4 is equipped with 8GB RAM + 128GB ROM and over-a-day 3,750mAh battery life. It is available in two fashionable colorways in Malaysia: Crush Blue, evoking a sense of mystery with a tinge of romance; and Black, which exudes understated class. The HUAWEI nova 4 is equipped with the industry’s smallest 25MP under-display front camera, measuring 3.05mm in diameter, as well as a Triple AI Camera on the rear, featuring a high resolution 20MP primary camera, a 16MP ultra wide angle camera and a 2MPbokeh lens.

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Price:RM2,169 Website: www.sony.com.my Take amazing 4K movies with less shake. It’s reduced with a Balanced Optical SteadyShot so you’ll be able to capture images stable as never before. Sony’s Intelligent Active mode uses frame-analysis to enhance stabilisation even further, compensating for shake across a full 5-axis to make it effective even while walking and running. Image results can be improved by using Action Cam with optional accessory Motor Vibration Absorber for X3000/AS300.

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LENOVO THINKPAD X1 CARBON 6th GEN

Price: Starts from RM1,999 Website: www.hihonor.com/my

Price: RM5,969 Website: www.lenovo.com

HONOR View20’s rear camera is the first to be powered by the SONY IMX586 48MP sensor, with a 1/2-inch large CMOS, and equivalent 1.6μm pixels in Quad Bayer array. The sensor, boosted by the Kirin 980 chipset, supports new 48MP AI Ultra Clarity mode to produce photos with unmatched detail and clarity. The Kirin 980’s dual-NPU processes the photo using an advanced AI algorithm – the quality of the photo is assessed, details in dark areas are optimized, and colors are adjusted to appear more vivid.

With it’s stunning, new look, the ultralight ThinkPad X1 Carbon merges elegant design, seamless responsiveness, and legendary durability to create the ultimate in mobile productivity. Global LTE-A connectivity option, up to 15 hours of battery life - along with RapidCharge technology - keep you on-task wherever the road leads. What’s more, it weighs less than 2.5 lbs.

JBL CHARGE 3

Acer ASPIRE E 15

Price: RM899 Website: www.jbl.com

Price: RM2,659 Website: www.acer.com

This full-featured waterproof portable speaker with high-capacity battery to charge your devices goes a long way. Wirelessly connect up to 3 smartphones or tablets to the speaker and take turns playing powerful stereo sound. It even has a built-in rechargeable Li-ion battery supports up to 20 hours of playtime and charges smartphones and tablets via USB. Plus, no more worrying about rain or spills; you can even submerge in water.

Aspire E Series laptops are great choices for everyday users, with lots of appealing options and an attractive design that exceed expectations.

With many enhanced components, color choices, and a textured metallic finish, the Aspire E makes everyday better. With added enhancements, you get an even richer media experience. Acer TrueHarmony™ delivers richer, more lifelike audio, while Acer ExaColor™ produces consistent colour accuracy and Skype-certified components provide uninterrupted audio and video.

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SHURE SE425

Price:RM2,699 to RM 4,599 Website: www.samsung.com

Price:RM1,095 Website: www.shure.com

Galaxy S10 is made with Samsung’s best screen yet, the world’s first Dynamic AMOLED display. As the first HDR10+ certified smartphone, the display delivers vivid digital content, and with dynamic tone mapping, you’ll see a wider range of color for a brilliant, realistic picture. Building on Samsung’s camera leadership of Dual Pixel and Dual Aperture firsts, Galaxy S10 introduces new camera technology and advanced intelligence that makes it easy to take epic shots and videos.

The SE425 Sound Isolating™ Earphones feature dual highdefinition drivers for accurate, natural sound in a secure, over– the-ear design with innovative detachable cable system. It has dual high-definition drivers to deliver accurate and natural sound in a convenient and portable package. The Sound Isolating design blocks up to 37 dB of outside noise for immersive listening no matter where you are.

SONOS ONE

Canon EOS RP Mirrorless Camera

Price:RM1,049 Website: www.sonos.com

Price:RM5999 for body only Website: http://my.canon

The smart speaker for every room of your home. It comes with a future ready voice control built in to make it a more compact and versatile design that would make it great for rooms where you’re shorter on space. What makes this Sonos One interesting is the fact that it has an illuminated LED indicator light ensures you always know when your speaker’s microphone is active, or turned off. You can pair two together for instant stereo sound, add a Sub for deep bass, or pair with your Beam, Playbar, or Playbase for epic wireless home theatre surround sound.

The cameras in the EOS R series are a great option for travel photographers due to their size and low light capabilities. They are also a perfect mirrorless camera for vloggers due to its 4K video capabilities, vari-angle LCD screen and complete audio support.

Capture sharper details than ever before with the EOS RP’s 26 megapixel Full Frame CMOS sensor and up to 4779 selectable AF point positions.

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OnePlus Type-C Bullets USB-C Earbuds

OnePlus 6T Android Smartphone Price:RM232 Website:www.oneplus.com /6t

Price:RM82 Website: www.oneplus.com For sure this is a listening experience that’s immersive, vibrant, and extraordinarily detailed, thanks to an advanced internal DAC with high-res audio support. The speakers are fitted with a highquality film diaphragm that makes voices sound more realistic and immediate, and the flat-wire cables are tangle free and threaded with tough Karbon fiber.

Unlock your OnePlus 6T with the fastest in-display fingerprint sensor on any smartphone. We are setting a new industry standard with their cutting-edge Screen Unlock technology.

Experience a 6.41 inch Optic AMOLED display for true immersion through an 86% screen-to-body ratio, beautifully slim cut-out, and more.

Vivo V15 Pro

IPAD PRO 11 Price:RM3,499 Website: www.apple.com/my

Price:RM1,799 Website: www.vivo.com/my

Completely redesigned and packed with our most advanced technology, it will make you rethink what iPad is capable of. The new Liquid Retina display goes from edge to edge. True-to-life colour and ProMotion technology make everything look gorgeous and feel responsive. The new iPad Pro features an all-new, allscreen design.1 But it’s not just any screen, it’s the most advanced display on the planet. And with less volume and more screen than ever, there’s more room to create, work and watch too!

Vivo’s Ultra FullViewTM Display is back with V15Pro. At 6.39 inches*, the 19.5:9 Super AMOLED display produces an aweinspiring visual design, utterly seamless from end-to-end. With the earpiece, light and proximity sensors all concealed from view, the side and top bezels have been reduced to just 1.75mm and 2.22mm respectively, resulting in a maximized screen-to-body ratio of 91.64%. It’s the groundbreaking visual experience you’ve been waiting for.

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Share with us your vacation stories and pictures to editorial@brandzoom360.com!

A charming boutique hotel featuring Traditional Malaysian influences, Temple Tree Resort is among those hotels in Langkawi that you visit when you want a quiet spot, removed from the hustle bustle of typical tourist spot.

When visiting Langkawi, you'll feel right at home at Temple Tree Resort, which offers quality accommodation and great service. Located 10 minutes from Langkawi Airport and 5 minutes from the excitement of the city, this 4-star resort commands an excellent location and provides access to the city's biggest attractions.

The rich history and tradition of the resort becomes amply clear once you choose to explore its elegantly furnished rooms and public areas. This what really sets the Temple Tree Resort apart from most of the hotels in Langkawi.

Temple Tree Resort is home to antique buildings of Chinese, Malay, Indian and Eurasian origin, and make up this 8 villa hotel. All are tastefully furnished and many even provide such comforts as television LCD/plasma screen, desk, balcony/terrace, telephone, fan.

During my stay, I experienced much more than a holiday, and discovered the quintessence of Langkawi. The natural richness of the landscape, the history of the place and the rich culture allows me to bask in a wealth of experiences whilst enjoying the refinement and comfort of high end establishments.

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Mahatma Gandhi once said, “A nation’s culture resides in the hearts and in the soul of its people.” Temple Tree Resort is a gorgeous 4-star boutique hotel that takes pride in Malaysia’s heritage, which you’ll see on display in every corner and detail.

Guests live fully each second of their stay, to take the time to appreciate the subtle pleasures of Langkawi, to immerse in each of these precious moments. So that, in turn, they can enrich, tell and spread the history of the Malaysian rich culture.

Darren Teoh, the publisher of 2CENTS, is an outdoor enthusiast and a serious travel-holic. He wishes to explore every inch of the globe. He shares experience from his travels to inspire others to see the world. Whether you’re planning for a short holiday or a long-term trip, his stories will awaken your wanderlust.

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A Continental breakfast, delivered to rooms in a basket the night before, includes yoghurt, home-made cake and bread.

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Built by a Chinese family in Batu Pahat, Chinese 1 has been relocated to Langkawi. The decoration is simply opulent. It has its own bar room and authentic wooden bathtub.

Every room has been impeccably designed with its own look and feel, each one inspired by various elements of Malaysia’s history and culture, such as the Chinese 1, featuring a stunning original Chinese farmhouse which was built approximately 100 years ago.

Temple Tree Resort is committed to ensuring that your stay is as comfortable as possible.

Address: Jalan Pantai Cenang Lot 1047, Pantai Cenang, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Phone: 04-955 1688 Email: info@templetree.com.my

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Want to feel the spice from Joloko?

Business Hours: 5 pm to 1 am on weekdays, 5 pm to 2 am on weekends Address: 43 Jalan Kamunting, Off Dang Wangi, 50300 KL Contact: +603 2694 1100 or info@bar-joloko.com Social media: JOLOKO KL

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Set in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, lies a lush greenery at the entrance of the door almost like it’s a secret getaway to a mystery that’s hiding behind it. Once you enter in, peculiar and interesting was the first thing that came to mind. You’ll see creative and somewhat of a tribal painting splashed across the walls of Joloko. All of the wall art is created by tattooist Apoh Apoh Roller coaster looking neon lights up on the roof of the bar just makes the whole ambience a intimate one.

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We were then greeted by two of the owners from Joloko - Rick Joore and Kit - who was gracious enough to share with us a little bit about the place. Rick was walking his dog one day when he saw a shoplot for rent/sale. He and Kit instantly saw the place and foresee a great bar concept can be opened here. They then contacted Shin Chang and Penny Ng (also the owners of Joloko) to spruce up this old residenceto transport you out of the hustle and bustle of the city and onto a secluded island. Much of the original charm of the house has been preserved with additions of steel works and generations old craftsmanship.

With Rick’s expertise in the pairing of food and alcohol, and Kit’s party planning skills, you know you’ll be in Joloko for a ride!

“Afro-Caribbean is what we serve here. It’s has a melting pot of cultures and flavours to a dish and we always want our customers to just let loose and have fun throughout their visit in Joloko” Rick Joore.

DRINKS Don’t ask them how they got the names of the drinks here as it’s a super random name. Explains the name Joloko, eh?

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Paloma Faith

An approachable drink where it has a hint of lime and a lychee that goes well with the alcohol. It also has a dry cherry in it to make the flavours an off guard experience to the drinkers and more interesting one.

It comes with the normal margarita, tequila triple sec and gin. To make it a more fun drink, they add in a gin and green chilli. Yes, you heard that right. Plus, they grow their own chilli so ingredients is as organic as it gets. This is not your typical sweet margarita too. Has a strong flavour to it.

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Its Dutch and also used in Afrikaans meaning blue bay. It is a long island iced tea, for grown-up people. Gin, tequila, vodka, lemon, topped with Mediterranean tonic. A great summery drink!

If you’re wondering why the name sounds so familiar, it’s because that’s the name of a English female singer. It’s basically a tequila and grapefruit soda. Rick mentioned that he added mint in to make people think it’s mojito but obviously it’s not with the alcohol present. It’s all about having a good laugh at the end of the day.

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Bread and Dips For something that’s light, try the bread and dips. It’s a moutabal with spicy harissa that comes with a smoky eggplant dip. It’s interesting how an eggplant dip surprisingly tastes super good and really is a great snack after you’ve gulp alcohol in your system. (RM20)

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Next, we were presented with spinach and yoghurt with turmeric dip and mezcal soaked raisins. For those who don’t know Mezcal, it is a distilled beverage made of agave, most commonly Espadin, there are over 30 varieties that can be used. Mezcal comes from Mexico and is an origin protected product, just like Cognac and Champagne. There is a total of 8 states in Mexico where Mezcal can be made including the most popular state Oaxaca. The spinach and yoghurt gave a distinct freshness to it while eating. An interesting combination that everyone should try. (RM20)

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A colourful and fun food that matches the restaurant vibe with the guava glazed prawn tostadas with fava bean puree and pickled cabbage. To be honest, this was probably one of the most vibrant food colours I’ve seen in my one year of doing a food review. Obviously, I had to Instagram it! When it comes to its taste, the generous portion of the prawn with the bean puree just comes out bursting with diverse flavours. From the touch of pickled cabbage brings a distinctly sweet taste. Perfect for those seafood experimenters! (RM 35) It wouldn’t be balanced without some meat. Pork to be exact. The pork carnitas was a sight to behold. It’s a slow braised pork in sesame Mexican chillies. Those of you who love spicy as much as I do, this is your go-to picking for sure. (RM 30) This next dish is probably one of my favourite dish in Joloko and it’s the grilled barramundi with jerk spice and coconut sauce. Although I may prefer the sauce to be slightly more, regardless you can still taste the thickness of the coconut sauce. The barramundi on the other hand, splendid! (RM 30)

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When we spoke to Rick regarding the inspiration behind this next main food, he mentioned that he finds it so difficult to locate a restaurant that sells Jamaican jerk chicken in KL. While he was in Amsterdam, he observed that the longest queue in a food festival was the Jamaican cuisine. So, that’s where the Jamaican jerk chicken with mango relish and pickled cabbage was formed in Joloko. The mango relish presents a generous portion and blends very well with this Jamaican cuisine. A must try! (RM 65)

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This may not be your ordinary cheesecake as I present to you Joloko Chilli Cheesecake. The owners of this place sure do love their food served hot and spicy. As for this cheesecake, you lli won’t be able to feel the chilli sensation until the Che RM aftertaste kicks in. Creamy and rich in cheese put esecake, this to a wonderful end in Joloko. (RM 20).

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As a side dish, we got the snake bean salad. It comes with spelt, poppy seeds and black garlic vinaigrette.

Before most of you panic with the name of the dish, it’s not an actual snake but rather an asparagus name that is known as the yardlong bean. Of course, it ain’t real poppy seeds that’ll make you high. The whole dish, presents a wonderful flavour that’s perfect to blend in with the main dishes served there. (RM25)

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2019 This year sure does promises amazing talents coming down to our homeland Malaysia. From Grammy nominated artists to your ultimate fan favourites, time for you to save up for the performance of your life.

You know you like it when English EDM singer from London graces Malaysia in Kyo, Mandarin Oriental on the 16 of April, 2019. ”Having toured as opening acts alongside Miguel for Sia’s North American tour in 2016 and playing all over Europe as Coldplay’s main opening act in 2017, it’s safe to say that Aluna has continuously been taking the world by storm.

Better known by her stage name G.E.M, Gloria Tang is a force to be reckoned with. Born in the early nineties, this young vocal powerhouse boasts an impressive resume, with Forbes, MTV and Nickelodeon awarding the star for her contribution to Mandopop music. Catch Tang on her Queen of Hearts World Tour, as she shares personal experiences with heartbreak and love through a medley of hit tunes and emotional ballads on 5th-6th April 2019 in Arena of Stars,

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STARS OF THE WEST END SING THE ROCK MUSICALS Perfect! Grammy nominated artist and mega superstar, Ed Sheeran will be bringing his ‘Divide’ tour back on 13 April 2019 in National Stadium, Bukit Jalil.

Tickets were sold out during his 2017 tour in Malaysia so get your tickets fast now!

Produced and presented by the British Theatre Playhouse in association with Worldwide Entertainment, Kuala Lumpur is set to welcome four leading stars from London's West End in STARS OF THE WEST END SING THE ROCK MUSICALS. The Asian tour is scheduled to stage for one night only, an exhilarating performance on Sunday 28 April 2019 at the newly renovated state-of-the-art Grand Ballroom of Sunway Hotel Resort & Spa.

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Terry Lin, Yet another superstar performing at Resorts World Genting this year is Terry Lin Chih Hsuan, the Taiwanese singer who stamped his mark at “I Am a Singer,” the Chinese version of the Korean singing competition.

This will be held at Arena of Stars, Genting on 11th of May, 2019.

The details to LANY’s “Malibu Nights” World Tour Live in Kuala Lumpur are going to be held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre on the 27th of July 2019. LANY – comprised of Paul Klein, Jake Goss and Les Priest are for sure to make you have a great time!

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JASON MRAZ He’s all ours for his upcoming concert which will be held in Axiata Arena on 13th May 2019. The Good Vibes Tour announcement follows the release of Jason’s sixth studio album KNOW. on August 10th 2018, becoming his fifth consecutive studio album to debut in the Top 10 of the Billboard 200.

The Rainforest World Music Festival is a unique festival that brings together renowned world musicians from all continents and indigenous musicians from the interiors of the mythical Island of Borneo. Special events like pop up performances by performers or more in depth tutorials on cultural instruments are held throughout the festival, while a health and wellness programme adds another level of involvement and fun for the audience, with traditional and modern exercise, from yoga and tai chi to Zumba. 12th to 14th July, 2019 in Sarawak Cultural Village.

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SEARCHING FOR THE TRUTH PAID OFF FOR LOCAL ARTIST,

ZAMAERA

AS SHE PREMIERS HER EP “Z” down as a musician, you’re feel all mellow inside. Strongest part about this is you actually have people who feels the same way and that’s what music is all about. To feel that connection. In this EP definitely shows the growth I’ve achieved as an artist and to not be afraid to show who I am as an individual.

In 2017, she dropped two singles, “Helly Kelly” and “Wanita,” earning her an artist development deal and a recording contract with international recording label Lakefront Records along the way. With two successful singles under her belt, Nike approached her with an endorsement opportunity.

How did the recording deal with LakeFront Records came about?

I met CEO of Lakefront Records, Bryan Tan who is a mutual friend of a mutual friend. We met May 2017 and they had propose me to enter into Lakefront’s artist development program which was supposed to last for two years but of course, things progressed fast for me. In that program, I’ve learned plenty of things that guide me in being a better artist from brushing up on my singing skills, to consistent practice in knowing musical notes and what not.

Zamaera is the first (ever in the world) to tour in a brand new format - LFx. Concerts in LFx features the artist in a perfectly calibrated environment, permitting the artist to perform live in 7.1 surround sound with visual accompaniment. The nationwide tour is made possible with the exclusive partnership between TGV Cinemas and Lakefront Records to bring LFx technology to life.

What can the fans expect from this nationwide tour?

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Definitely a much more immersive experience as it’s going to be visual and sound based. It’s gonna be including all the songs from the EP as well as new song that I’ll like to save during the special moment. They’ll be in for a treat because it’s nothing like they’ve ever experienced before. It can be intimidating on how people approach to this new style as the show did not happened like a breeze but we overcame it as a team. Our goal is to make the best experience for everyone and evolve better.

Zamaera poses for the camera together with CEO of Lakefront Records, Byran Tan

f you’re not aware of local hip hop/rapper queen, Zamaera, time for you to start taking notice in her music and hardwork. This Subang Jaya native has been making waves in Malaysia and also internationally. After securing over a million views for her appearance on MTV Asia’s Yo! MTV, and Zamaera has had the opportunity to grace the Good Vibes Festival stage the same of which Lorde, Sza, Nick Murphy, she is definitely a force to be reckoned with.

What do you like to do for fun?

I’m like what you would call “kanak-kanak mudah terhibur”. I am easily entertained by small little things in my life. The best would have to be just me spending quality time together with my family and friends. Other than that, I’ve been having fun just working out and being all healthy. Besides that, it’s all about making new music is ultimately what makes me happy deep down.

At the launch of her EP “Z”, we got the chance to watch her perform and sit down to chat with her on this EP and some pretty exciting news on her nationwide tour too!

What is your current playlist?

Wow, there’s just so many to choose but currently I have two songs that is on repeat. One is Ariana Grande’s 7 Rings and YNW Melly featuring Kanye West’s Mixed Personalities. I enjoy the classics too like Sade Smooth Operator too.

For now, it’s that both songs.

Charting her journey in-between fierce bars and soulful composition, “Z” documents emotion, revelations and vulnerability. Setting herself apart with the ability to tell an intricate story in a matter of minutes, she explores the universal themes of change and love; confronting them with introspection, empathy and confidence.

More details will be released as the dates draw closer, but it is certain that the tour will travel to TGV Cinemas in Johor Bahru, Penang, Miri with the first concert in Kuala Lumpur. “Z” will be available on iTunes and all streaming platforms from March 29th 2019. #ZtheEP

Some of your single brought a very raw and vulnerable side to you. Could you explain the concept of why you wanted to go with this concept compared to your hardcore rap genre style?

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For me, it’s highly of importance as an artist to showcase your strong as well as your weak suit. I connect in a emotionally sense when it comes to my music.

There’s no point in me just sharing the good times with the listeners but deep

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Straws have been one of mankind’s useful innovation. This drinking tool was patented in the year of 1937 by an inventor named Joseph Friedman which was inspired while Joseph was watching his young daughter trying to drink from a tall glass. Lucky for us now, straws helped us along the way in making drinking a more easier experience. However, with so many wildlife aquatic species and animals are being endangered due to the negligence of human beings, straw is one of the Top 8 most garbage found in the ocean according to banthebottle.

Some items on this list include plastic bags, paper bags, food wrappers and plastic utensils. Plastic straws contain BisphenoIa (BPA).

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BPA is a harmful chemical found in plastics that mimic the activity of hormones, most commonly estrogen, which can lead to a number of reproductive disorders and other conditions, such as diabetes and heart disease.

With the increasing need for us to save the environment and to reduce the usage of straws, metal straws have been introduced now in an attempt to promote a more environmentally friendly place.

Even recently, all McDonald’s outlets in Malaysia ban plastic straws from 1st August onwards. “Say No to Straws” campaign is being used by this fast-food giant. Plastic straws will no longer be provided unless requested at the counter.

Plus, the government decided to ban the sale of any plastic items and even implemented plastic bags to be charged extra 20 cents if one were to use it. So, Malaysians for sure is no stranger to being a plastic-free place. However, coming back to the topic of straws, do you know why it’s important?

First up, metal straws are recyclable. Stainless steel straws can last for ages if you clean and take care of them properly.

Besides, metal straws do not leach with other chemicals that would harm your body. If there’s a chance for anyone to reuse a certain item, I would say why not? It’s a legitimate way of doing your part to be a better citizen to educate our younger generation on saving the environment one step at a time.

Secondly, it’s super easy to clean too. Just rinse it out when you’ve used it or if you want a cleaner straw, wash it properly with detergent or with a teeny brush. Of course, make sure let it dry. It’s simple, effective and clean too! Plus, it’s easy to bring it around anywhere too so you don’t have to worry about travelling as well.

Of course, when you set a trend in bringing in an environmentally friendly item to your drink, people would be more curious in knowing what is it all about and probably would even follow your footsteps as “monkey see, monkey do”. Plus, it looks unique and has an elegant edge to it. These straws make you the centre of attraction everytime you whip out that straw of yours. Making it even better is the fact that you are helping the earth while looking stylish. That looks dope!

If you’re looking to buy a metal straw, you can get yours in Lazada, 11street and many other online places. This is the final straw to convince all of you to invest in stainless steel straws because a small gesture can go a long way for the environment.

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Samsung Malaysia Sets Record With Malaysia’s First Launch of a Smartphone to Space To commemorate the 10th anniversary of the Galaxy series, Samsung took celebrations to a higher level by becoming the nation’s first smartphone brand attempting its first-ever flight stunt to the earth’s stratosphere.

The precious cargo that is being launched 80,000ft above ground is none other than its newest smartphone, the Galaxy S10. Upon reaching that altitude, the Galaxy S10 is set to take an epic birds-eye shot of the earth that is brighter and more dynamic than any video taken on a smartphone – thanks to its pro-grade camera and capability to record videos in HDR10+.

Lucky Winners Of Mitsui Outlet Park Klia Sepang ‘SPEND & WIN A CAR’ & ‘CATCH & WIN’ Contests Drove And Rode Their Prizes Away Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang (MOP KLIA), Japan’s branded factory outlet shopping mall recently hosted a prize giving ceremony for its grand prize winners to conclude its ‘Spend and Win a Car’ and ‘Catch & Win’ contests. The prize giving ceremony ended on a high note as it saw the grand prize winners for the ‘Spend & Win A Car’ contest driving away a brand-new Toyota Avanza while the winner of the ‘Catch & Win’ rode off with the Vespa.

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Waves Of Fun With Mermaids This March, Malaysians and families from all walks of life have something really unique to expect at Sunway Lagoon. Specially planned to coincide with the upcoming Malaysia school holidays, Sunway Lagoon’s Waves of Fun programme presents Mermaids Alive! Meanwhile, Meet & Greet sessions by Clown Walkabout Characters, Captain Quack & Lady Quack, SpongeBob & Patrick in Pirates overlay! , Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles (TMNT), Dora the Explorer and her best friend, Boots will be making special appearances for photo opportunities not to be missed!

Introducing the New HUAWEI Nova 4e Following on the huge success of the HUAWEI nova 4 launched in January, HUAWEI nova series introduces a new entry to the family to further upgrade the selfie game experience of its consumer. Coming with 32MP front camera, the new HUAWEI nova 4e lets even amateur photographers capture frame-worthy and poster-quality selfies. Far from being just a charmer with its classy design, HUAWEI nova 4e also delivers a highly compelling user experience with the HUAWEI’s innovative technologies including a triple AI camera system.

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Experience The First Ever Nickelodeon ‘Slime Time’ In Malaysia At Sunway Pyramid A slime event like no other, kids and their families can look forward to interactive and free-to-play slimy activities and games at the LG2 Orange Concourse in Sunway Pyramid from 15 – 31 March. The unique slime experience will comprise two play areas: one to have good clean fun and the other to get down and downright slimy!

Slime Time will host fun stations that will knock your socks off such as the Slime Shower, Slime Escape Room, Slime Blaster, Slime Workshop, and Slime Slide.

McDonald’s Malaysia Introduces New Scrambled Egg Sandwiches As Part Of Its Breakfast Menu Malaysians can now kickstart their mornings with two new additions to McDonald’s breakfast menu – the Scrambled Egg Sandwich and the Sausage & Scrambled Egg Sandwich. With these new sandwiches, customers can look forward to fluffy scrambled eggs topped with cheddar cheese and creamy special sauce, tucked between a pair of perfectly toasted, soft buns. Customers also have the option of choosing an additional succulent chicken sausage patty with the Sausage & Scrambled Egg Sandwich for a flavourful and filling breakfast meal.

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A&W Malaysia Opens New Outlet at Ekocheras Mall A&W Malaysia, which made local history by becoming the first ever fast food restaurant in Malaysia, has officially opened its 47th outlet in the country at EkoCheras Mall. The announcement came following an event which was attended by up- and-coming Malaysian singer-actress, Ms Nabila Razali, as well as CEO of A&W Malaysia, George Ang and Mr David Lee, Director of Supply Chain & Technical, A Great American Brand Sdn. Bhd. Sporting a fresh new effervescent vibe, the new outlet plans to rejuvenate the A & W brand in Malaysia, targeting it to a young new generation of discerning consumers.

TikTok Partners with Key Malaysian NGOs to Launch #BetterMeBetterInternet Campaign to Promote Online Safety In conjunction with the recent global Safer Internet Day (SID), TikTok, the world’s leading short video platform, launched its #BetterMeBetterInternet campaign in partnership with key local non-governmental organizations (NGOs) P.S. The Children Malaysia, Yayasan Generasi Gemilang and Majlis Kebajikan Kanak-kanak Malaysia to help promote online safety in Malaysia.

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Vietjet Celebrates The Addition Of Two New Routes To Tokyo And Busan With MYR0 Promotional Tickets!

Fast growing carrier Vietjet is pleased to introduce the latest addition of two new international routes connecting Ho Chi Minh City (Vietnam) with Tokyo (Narita – Japan) and Nha Trang (Vietnam) with Busan (South Korea) to its continuously expanding flight network. The introduction of these new routes is aimed at connecting two popular tourism cities, meet the travel demands of locals and tourists alike, as well as contribute to promoting regional trade and integration. In true Vietjet celebration of the new route additions, the airline is offering 670,000 super promotional tickets priced only from MYR0 (*) during three golden days from 13 to 15 March 2019.

Resorts World Genting Spreads The Love This Valentine’s Day to 150 Hospitalised Children In conjunction with Valentine’s Day and the Chinese New Year season, Resorts World Genting distributed tokens of love to the inpatient children admitted at the Oncology and Cancer Wards of the Women and Children Health Complex, University Malaya Medical Centre. The patients who were admitted with diseases such as various forms of cancer, diabetes and dengue fever, had smiles on their faces when they were greeted by the official mascots of the Skytropolis Funland indoor theme park at Resorts World Genting.

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HADA LABO 3-IN-1 MICELLAR CLEANSING WATER Longing for a makeup remover that instantly wipes off your makeup residues and leaves the skin feeling fresh and hydrated? Then this is the product for you. It comes in an innovative pump head that allows you to remove makeup easily with just one single hand. It quickly dissolves and removes waterproof makeup, excessive oil and dirt on the skin.

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