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feature 100% PROJECT – THE JOURNEY TO IRRIGATE EDUCATION

Bridging the doors between the community and school teachers is not an easy feat. But, these three compassionate individuals Andrew, Amelia and Karthik did just that by dedicated their lives to making this crucial change.

Unplugged PAULA SHELTON: SPEAKING THROUGH MUSIC

Her song ‘Wake Up Malaysians’ has garnered a huge following from her fans. Read all about her inspiration and what makes her proud to be a Malaysian.

beauty buzz MUST-HAVE ACCESSORIES 2016

Check out all the trending beauty accessories that can help bring out your style.

wanderlust CTRL+ R: HONG KONG

If you have travelled to Hong Kong and felt you have seen all the places there, you are in for a surprise. Check out our list!

gaming POKEMON – TO BE THE VERY BEST, LIKE NO ONE EVER WAS

It’s all about Pokemon Go. So here’s our tips and tricks to get the most of your pokehunting trips.

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COVER STORY IT MAY NOT BE MUCH, BUT IT IS HOME

Wouldn’t it be beautiful to celebrate the differences we each have as opposed to comparing and criticising them? Read about it here.

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PLUG INTO THE FUTURE OF TECH

Where all the latest gadgets reside.

chow down SATIATE THOSE EXAM HUNGER PANGS RIGHT IN YOUR DORMITORY!

We have all been there before so it’s highly crucial to have a few recipes on hand to quickly whip up some simple yet delish food to satiate your hunger pangs.

ARTS AND CULTURE ENTER YVONNE’S GARDEN OF GODDESSES

Read all about Yvonne, the winner of the 2014 Nando’s Art Initiative. She recently held her first solo exhibition at Nando’s Lot 123

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News ............................................. 08 Music............................................. 23 Movies........................................... 25 Beauty Case.................................. 38 Guys’ Stuff.................................... 44 Fashion Buzz................................ 46 Off the Shelf.................................. 49 Anime ........................................... 60 Weird Wacky World ..................... 61

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I have conveniently left out my age here. As they say, it’s only a number and one can feel as young as they want at heart. Speaking of age, Malaysia will be 53 years old on September 16. What better way to celebrate 53 years of harmony than to celebrate our differences. It is on this day we came together to embrace our different cultures and traditions to foster the true spirit of “Muhibbah” amongst the citizens of Malaysia. However, wouldn’t it be nice to be identified as a Malaysian instead of a Malay, Chinese or an Indian? Is it so important to segregate Malaysians into ethnic groups? While the country has grown and its citizens matured into an empowered community, there’s still plenty to do to stay united as a nation. We can all make a difference and we should, for the sake of our country.

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Read our cover story on page 30 on how differences can actually bring people together, as it makes us stronger and more resilient. Don’t forget to check out Arts and Culture on page 58 and read about Yvonne, a talented artist who recently held an art exhibition showcasing her unique artwork. Till next month, stay empowered and united! Happy Malaysia Day!

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THE LATEST FROM YOUR CAMPUS

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Of Safety and Sports Curtin Sarawak welcomed a prominent sports scientist from the Curtin University of Perth, School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science Director of Research Associate Professor Kevin Netto. Professor Netto’s research also focused on increasing safety and decreasing risk at work and play. During his visit, the esteemed Professor Netto delivered a talk on sports science research at the School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, passing on his vast wisdom to the thirsty minds of Curtin Sarawak. The students walked away with significantly more knowledge that day. Netto further commended the university on its involvement in sports science research in Malaysia – its involvement in enhancing the performances of Malaysian teams, mainly in badminton, squash, diving and gymnastics.

IBM Malaysia and APU work hand-in-hand to deliver up-todate course materials and learning support to nurture the next generation of IT professionals.

The Opening Ceremony of IBM’s Internet of Things (IoT) Centre of Excellence was officiated by IBM Malaysia General Manager, Software Group, Jimmy Kwang (left) and APU Dean, Faculty of Computing, Engineering and Technology (FCET), Prof. Dr. Ir. Vinesh Thiruchelvam.

APU 1st in Malaysia to Establish IoT Centre

The collaboratio n between academ icians at APU and graduates are equ ind ipped with up-todate skills and kno ustry professional at IBM will ens ure that APU wledge to excel in the IT industry.

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Asia Pacific University of Technology and Innovation (APU) has announced the establishment of an Internet of Things (IoT) Centre of Excellence to develop, facilitate, and promote IoT education by leveraging the IBM Watson IoT platform. This first of its kind IoT Centre of Excellence in Malaysia will further extend the power of cognitive computing to the billions of connected devices, sensors and systems that comprise the IoT. APU faculty and students will be able to develop IoT apps, products and services using the IBM Watson IoT Platform, which securely connects devices to applications using cloud-based services and rich analytics.

A Visit from The British High Commissioner The British High Commissioner Vicki Treadell recently launched the Athanor, a student-run commercial restaurant managed by the Centre for Tourism, Hospitality and Culinary Management (CTHCM) of Sunway University. Athanor was developed as an effort to nurture young cooks to skillful chefs. Treadell spent the day learning more about Sunway University and took the opportunity to speak with the Council Members of Sunway University and Sunway College on the attractiveness of the United Kingdom as a world-class destination for various courses.

First-hand Experience with JPAMâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Ops Bantu A total of 22 Diploma in Paramedical Science students from Cyberjaya University College of Medical Sciences had the opportunity to participate in the nationwide emergency response operations, OPS Bantu, with the Malaysian Civil Defence Department (Jabatan Pertahanan Awam Malaysia, JPAM) during Eid Festival. This programme was part of their university-industrial training module that aimed to expose students to life as a paramedic and prepare them for real-life challenges that come with the job. In the nine day operations, students were able to take part in cases such as road accidents and other emergencies.

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THE LATEST FROM YOUR CAMPUS

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UTAR Black & White Ball 2016 The 2016 edition of UTAR Ball was held at the Swiss Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut, Perak. It was the first time the ball was held at a beach. Over 165 participants from Kampar and Sungai Long campuses gathered to this elegant black-andwhite themed ball where the ladies were dressed in white while the men suited up in black. The ball was an opportunity for students to make new friends from diverse backgrounds while enjoying nature. Some of the guests include UTAR Vice President for Internationalisation and Academic Development Prof Dr Ewe Hong Tat and Acting Vice President of Student Development and Alumni Relations Prof Dr Choong Chee Keong.

UCSI: Igniting Passion Towards STEM Fields The 4th Applied Science Week was organised by UCSI University’s (UCSI) Faculty of Applied Sciences (FOAS) to showcase students’ innovation in hope to re-ignite enthusiasm towards the field of Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM). Higher Education Deputy Minister Datuk Mary Yap Kain Ching and UCSI’s Institute of Creative Art and Design Academic Affairs and International Director and Deputy Vice-Chancellor Professor Dato’ Dr Ahmad Hj. Zainuddin were present to witness ‘The Science, The Experience & U’ themed event.

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THE LATEST FOR YOUR WORLD

september 2016

Feon Ang

Malaysians Face More Challenges When Switching Jobs According to LinkedIn’s 2016 Annual Trends study, Malaysian professionals face more obstacles when switching jobs compared to their global peers with some of the most glaring challenges being not knowing what it is like to work in the company (44 per cent), unclear of employer’s expectations of the role (44 per cent) and a lack of response from the company after sending in their application (41 per cent). “We initiated this study to discover exactly what talent want throughout their job search journey — and how recruiters and employers can exceed expectations every step of the way,” said LinkedIn Talent Solutions, Asia-Pacific and Japan Senior Director Feon Ang. It was also found that Malaysian professionals place more interest in learning about company culture and value (71 per cent) above perks and benefits (64 per cent) and executive leadership (54 per cent) compared to their global peers. “It is surprising to have a vacuum of information despite communication and technology being so advanced today. The study shows that candidates are looking for specific information about a company. This calls for employers to refresh their employer branding content and ensure it is based on employees’ experiences with their company,” added Feon. Interestingly, the study also shows that while 95 per cent of Malaysian professionals are interested in hearing about new job opportunities, only 33 per cent are actively searching for jobs.

Stay Safe with DIGI Family Safety App Digi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd stepped up to restate their devotion in protecting their customer’s digital privacy against security breaches with the launch of Digi Family Safety app and #SafeWeb4Kids workbook. This app provides customers with easy location and parental control. Some key features include Family Location, Geo-fencing, Notifications and Panic Alert. In collaboration with Protect & Save the Children, Digi launched an online safety workbook as a learning tool to guide school children on online safety.

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THE LATEST FOR YOUR WORLD

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Consolidation of Permanis and Etika The consolidation of Permanis and Etika was successfully completed and rebranded to Etika Group of Companies (Etika). Both Permanis Sandilands Sdn Bhd and Etika International Holdings were acquired by Asahi Japan. With this merger, Etika is now the only fully integrated Halal beverage company in the country to offer all 12 categories of beverages. The Group secured exclusive rights to manufacture and distribute PepsiCo’s global brands, along with its signature Etika Dairies. Etika Group’s President and CEO, Erwin Sivarajah, stated that there is now a one stop ready-to-drink solution in Malaysia.

The Ghostbusters Adventure Live! The first Ghostbusters attraction in the world was unveiled at Sunway Lagoon Lynton V. Harris Scream Park following the launch of the movie. The main highlight of the attraction - visitors can interact with live actors who play the parts of ‘Ghostbusters’ and ‘Ghosts’. This attraction occupies the entire level of Scream Park where visitors will take a 20-minute journey through the locations that were recreated based on the newly released iconic movie. The Ghostbusters Adventure Live opens from 11am to 6pm daily at Sunway Lagoon Scream Park.

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E-Learning Platform Academy Cube Comes to Malaysia Knowledgecom Corporation Sdn Bhd has launched Academy Cube in Malaysia with the aim of qualifying more than 100,000 professionals for the IT job market worldwide. The new e-learning platform aims to tackle the discrepancy between the lack of skilled workers with advanced IT knowledge and the growing unemployment rates of young people, especially in Malaysia. Knowledgecom’s goal is to equip and certify at least 20,000 young professionals with the skills employers are seeking on various technology skills by 2020. As a leading IT training provider of certification courses in Malaysia and South East Asia, Knowledgecom plays a large role in certifying the know-how of IT professionals in Malaysia and South East Asian countries. Registration is free. For more information, head on over to www.academy-cube.com.

Malaysia’s First E-Sports Event! DotA fans, rejoice! Malaysia is finally joining the rest of the world on the front of professional E-Sports, and it is glorious. The first ever ESL One tournament to be held at Resorts World Genting, from 6th to 8th January 2017, and it is a DotA 2 tournament with a total of USD250,000 prize money. The event will gather some of the world’s best video gaming teams to compete against each other, and promises to be a massive event. If this turns out to be a success, ESL and Resort World Genting will even consider moving to other competitive games, such as Starcraft.

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UPHEAVING EDUCATION

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100% PROJECT THE JOURNEY TO IRRIGATE EDUCATION A doctor only saves one patient at a time, but a teacher saves the whole generation

s of June 2016, eight months after it was launched, 100% Project raised RM345,117 and impacted 12,467 students in 27 schools throughout Malaysia, all in the name of improving our education. The doors to bridging the community and school teachers would not have opened without these three equally compassionate people, the co-founders; Andrew Yong, Amelia Tan and Karthik Karunanithy dedicating their lives to making a change. Originally an IT programmer, fundraiser, and a teacher at Teach for Malaysia respectively, they got together after realising they could address a common problem at school – to raise funds for education. Through their experience visiting schools, they became conscious of the effort the teachers were trying to make for the students. These teachers unfortunately lacked resources.

Andrew Yong

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Amelia Tan

“No matter where you are, if you’re a passionate teacher, we will feature your stories out there” - Amelia Tan

Putting two and two together, they came up with this big idea to build a platform to connect teachers and the communities. Thus, 100% Project was born and it quickly gained traction the moment it took off. By submitting their project on the platform, the teachers have the opportunity to raise money so that the proposal won’t only look good on paper. The extensive form filled by the applicants will then be scrutinised and investigated by the team to check its viability as well as the relevance of the solution proposed by the teacher. Only when the proposal is in the clear, it’ll be promoted on the platform for 60 days so that the public can lend a helping hand. If a project is successfully funded, it’ll be dispersed directly to the PIBG of the school or to the vendors so that they can provide the necessary materials or services. On the other hand, the money will be transferred back to the donors if the project is unsuccessful. They will also be given the alternative to fund other projects on the platform should they prefer. It’s almost unavoidable to talk about transparency when a large sum of money is involved and they are aware of the concern the public might have in regards to its use. To reassure that the funds are handled right, the team has opened the platform only to public schools for the time being since two of the team members were public school teachers, and they are familiar with the school system as well as how to navigate through the entire process. From the donor’s point of view, the transactions are displayed online to allow them to track the movement of the funds. Additionally, they are also given a chance to communicate directly to the teachers involved with the project. What is public funding? The answer is this: The future. The types of projects funded so far can be broken down into three categories; conducive learning, innovative teaching, and exposure and exploration. You can help buy a projector for a rural school in Sabah, fund a reading corner, rebuild a computer lab destroyed in the flood, or pay for a trip to Kidzania. Imagine the magnitude of change that can be inflicted through collective contributions. Accentuating the opportunities for people to help, Amelia added that there is always a way for people to give back to education. There is a need for people from different fields to contribute their expertise in making these projects happen by providing consultation. Through this effort, it is also possible to reduce the overwhelming gap between the rural and urban areas. Adding to their to-do lists, they also express their hope to elevate and refine the teaching

profession that is now viewed almost too lightly. They are actively highlighting the fact that the reason behind a project’s success were passionate teachers trying their best to create a stimulating learning environment for the young minds to engage. By doing so, they believe it can bring a considerable amount of change to the overall quality of teaching and the education process. The biggest surprise for Andrew and Amelia is the amount of support gained from the public. The schools are especially touched and grateful for the efforts. This is their reply when asked about their plan to expand: “We think what makes the platform work is the transparency. For us, trust is a really big thing and we’re the conduit between public funds and schools so we want to make sure we do this right. Although we want to expand to NGOs, stateless children and refugees; we need to make sure that we know the process well before going forward to offer this option to other people. We’re in the process of exploring that. We are also looking at expanding abroad but we want Malaysians to really understand the platform first” – Andrew & Amelia

There are too many controversies surrounding our education system and the public continuously questions the quality of the education offered to the youth. Andrew mentioned that we have this permission-seeking culture that makes it a difficult environment for any kind of change. He hopes that people will view the platform as a space for experimentation where they are free to take risks in terms of innovating education, and at the same time be inspired by the community that tries to help. When asked about the concept of free education and whether Malaysia can at least reach the level where education is affordable for all, they strongly believe that education is still affordable in our country. Andrew also expressed his opinion that the current bottleneck is the quality of teachers. Though young people in rural areas can still attend school, the quality of education is unequal when compared to those in the city. Through programmes, they both hope that the profession can be taken seriously and gets the respect it deserves, because it’s a noble job that has the ability to create other jobs by guiding the future leaders. For both passionate teachers and members of the public who would like to take part in this effort, please visit www.100percentproject.org for more information.

“We’ve got to make sure that the quality of teachers is high because they are at the centre of all this progress” – Andrew YONG

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Music whisperer

september 2016

Paula Shelton:

Speaking through Music Her original song ‘Wake Up, Malaysians’ has reached more than 15K views on Facebook. The song itself is cleverly written, but the story behind its creation is nothing short of inspirational.

aula Shelton, 23 is inspired by many things, but boys were never one of it. Although she had once dreamt of becoming the next Taylor Swift, she took on a different journey of becoming a musician. She has been making music for almost her entire life. With a little motivation from her high school classmate, Paula started posting videos of herself performing covers with YouTube as the platform to showcase her voice. She’s still actively doing it despite study commitments and gigs. Having recently graduated from Taylors University in PR and Events, Shelton gained attention from the public, thanks to a song she wrote a year ago entitled ‘Wake Up, Malaysians’. With every song, comes a story and Paula’s ‘Wake Up Malaysians’ was inspired by the famed brawl between races at Low Yat a year ago. When comment sections were filled with people’s loudly spoken opinion, Shelton turned to music as her medium to speak her mind. Having had enough, she put her words in a song instead of typing it on the keyboard in hopes that it would function as a reminder to fellow Malaysians that racism is not the

way to live and race does not define who we are. In light of various incidents that graced the headlines in the name of ‘race’ recently, Shelton’s rendition of this issue is more than needed to restore the peace we once had. She only performed the song once so far and it was for a charity concert dedicated to refugees in Malaysia. Due to the controversial nature of the song, she was nervous to let

Even though she doesn’t really have an idol that she looks up to, she admitted that her one true love is Elvis. As a songwriter, she only started writing a year ago. She used to believe that she doesn’t possess the talent to write but she realised that it comes naturally with time and experience. Apart from ‘Wake Up, Malaysians’, her other noticeable originals include ‘Her Story’ and ‘Me & You’. It’s evident that she really digs deep into her thoughts and feelings through her lyrics and it’s something that the listeners can relate to. She opted to write about the things around her and issues that impact the world. Juggling both music and studies is definitely not easy but she shared her secret with us - she never puts pressure on herself to accept too many performances at once. She does everything at her own pace and time and that makes it a lot easier for her to focus. She is now taking two months off to travel before embarking on the next chapter of her life. One thing we know for sure is that music will always be a part of Paula Shelton. Check her out on Facebook (www.facebook.com/ paula.t.shelton) and YouTube (Paulalicious7).

I grew up with racism “ and I don’t like it, so it really sparked the inspiration to write that song.

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people hear it. Fortunately, the crowd started to gather during the Malay rap section of her song that successfully caught their attention and the response was great. Talking about her music preferences, Shelton leaned more towards acoustic and oldschool R&B when it comes to music. That is the reason behind her signature style of combining both singing and rapping when performing.

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In the minds of fashionistas

september 2016

The mind of a fashion designer is one that is constantly thinking – of current trends, of inspiration, and of cultural influences. We spoke to renowned designers based in Indonesia – Sean and Sheila – who have not only built a brand for themselves, but have also won several awards for their daring designs.

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Tell us a bit about yourself – what do you enjoy doing when you’re not designing? Sean: We enjoy a lot of things that have to do with art – photography, painting, movies and the like. And maybe some sports on the side. We’re mostly normal people with normal hobbies. *laughs* So, what sparked your interest in fashion design, and what made you decide to make it a career? Sean: For us, we think we were really lucky because when we decided to study fashion, we didn’t really know about how much we liked it. All I knew was that I liked clothes, and I liked to draw. But when I started the course, I fell in love with the whole idea and how it works. So I think I was lucky then, that I liked what I studied, so it was a bit of a gamble when I got into the course. What is your particular style of fashion? Sheila: For our brand, we’d say our style is mostly very orientalist. We take our inspirations from Asian culture. The whole brand idea is to bring traditional Asian cultures and mix it with Western qualities. So it’s kind of like breaking the rules, but still keeping the tradition – so we’re reinventing the traditions of, say, Chinese culture, and making it more accessible to modern people to wear. Describe the designing process for us. Sean: For us, research is the most important, because that would be the base of how our

collection would go. For every collection, we’d have a story behind it. We don’t want to just make clothes; there should be a story behind every collection. So first, we research the story, then we research the garments, and the final product will have the emotional value of the story, but we reconstruct the traditional garments. What stories do you usually go for? Sheila: Our stories always tend to be kind of dark; we like taboo subjects. For example, for our first collection, we were inspired by the true story of a yakuza’s daughter, from a novel called Yakuza Moon – Memoirs of a Yakuza’s Daughter. Sean: She was forced to be in the world of the yakuzas because she was the daughter of a yakuza boss. She was stuck in a man’s world, and was controlled most of her life. That whole womenswear collection was inspired by menswear - we took the old-school suits of the yakuzas, and we made it modern and sewed on the embroidery of their tattoos – such as the crane birds, which also means freedom in Chinese culture. Can you tell us a bit about the history of your company? Sean: We started a commercial brand before we started Sean and Sheila, which was named Ophelie. With this commercial brand, we decided to join the Harper’s Bazaar Asia New Generation Award competition, which includes Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia and Indonesia. I (Sean) represented

Malaysia, and she (Sheila) represented Indonesia. We won for both countries. And from there, we decided to start a luxury brand. We work closely with a disabled school that teach disabled people different skills based on their career paths. Our whole team was made up of people who are hearing or speech impaired. We hired them because nobody else wanted to work with them. This was working very well for us, because instead of taking advantage of workers like so many others, we are helping the disabled by giving them jobs as well. Is there a piece you’re proudest of? Sean: No, they’re all like my children. *laughs* I love them all equally. Do you have any advice for aspiring fashion designers? Sean: I feel there are a lot of fashion labels out there with little identity. Everyone is trying to follow what other brands are doing. You need to find your own identity; your own DNA. So I think the most important thing for college students to do is to explore, research and discover your own identities before you start. If your identity is not strong enough, you might not be able to make it. Sheila: I would also suggest they intern, and learn how the business works before joining the industry as a brand. It took us very long to understand how the business actually worked because we didn’t intern – we had to learn everything through experience and hardships.

Staying power

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by mira aziz

september 2016

(Still) dominating the charts Every musicians’ dream is to be on top of the charts because that is how they know people are listening and appreciating their work. Though getting into the charts is a difficult challenge in itself, staying there for months require hard work and let’s face it, a sprinkle of genius. Against all odds, many are able to do just that. this is our pick for 2016 chart champions so far. Despite the language barrier, we highly recommend you to check them out.

Little Girl | Oh Hyuk

Hopefully Sky | Jung Eun Ji

Dream | Suzy & Baekhyun

Genre: Ballad OST Album: Reply 1988 OST Part.3

Genre: Ballad; Album: Dream

Genre: R&B Album: Single Album (Vol.1) Dream

This is a song you can listen to during rainy days. With a jazz-ballad feeling to it, it’s a sad song delivered sweetly through Oh Hyuk’s mellow voice. The lyrics will tug at your heartstrings. Be prepared with a box of tissues.

A very personal song, Jung Eunji’s song from her debut album is written beautifully about memories of her childhood and her dad in mind. Though the words are deep, the song will lighten your heart with the carefully organised melody.

The first single collaboration between two popular idols was created through ‘Dream’. This falling in love song is a combination of jazz and R&B, and the delicate piano melody flowing in the background, makes it a good lullaby.

feat Harim

Lonely Night | Gary feat Gaeko

Taeyeon | Rain

I am you, you are me | Zico

Genre: Pop, Hip-hop; Album: Digital single

Genre: Jazz, R&B; Album: Rain

When he is not ripping nametags, he is a successful musician. He proved it again with ‘Lonely Night’ capturing the solitary feeling one might be experience when the sky turns dark. Smoothly written and performed, I must say.

Taeyeon toned it down a notch with a much softer vocal that accentuated her clear tone in ‘Rain’. More of a heartbreak and longing song, the lyrics spoke of missing a loved one on rainy days – a feeling most people can relate to.

Genre: Ballad, Hip-hop Album: Break Up 2 Make Up

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As expected of Zico, this song is fresh and groovy. He delivered both vocal and rap with ease, making it pleasant on the ears. The best part, it’s addictive and makes you want to move your body involuntarily.

Michelle Ayalde

september 2016

music by eusoff andrei

Pearl of the Philippines

eet Filipino songstress Michelle Ayalde, an emerging diva at the Filipino talent centre ABS-CBN with over seven years of professional singing experience under her belt. Having started out as a vocalist with the Cash Crew Project, she now fronts Ca$h Band the resident band of Soju KL. Watching her belt out a song live, is truly amazing. It’s not much of a surprise given that she’s often compared to US-based Filipino singer and actress, Carol Banawa, by her fans. At the launch of her new EP- Hipnotic, which was released by Worldwide Platinum Records and distributed by Warner Music Malaysia, we found out a little bit more about this singer/actress. What do you miss about being in the Philippines as a performer? Since I speak Tagalog, I find that I can joke around more over there. The humour is really different here as it is with every country. If I were to translate my joke from Tagalog to English it wouldn’t make much sense. I also miss singing Tagalog songs, especially the love songs, because they’re so emotional. Most of the songs are about broken hearts and love. I’m very excited with the new album because it has a different feel. It’s something that I haven’t done

in the Philippines. It’s more free and its more JLo because I sing and dance as well in this album. What do you enjoy about being a performer in Malaysia? It’s fun here. I’ve learnt some Bahasa Malaysia but my pronunciation is pretty different. Performance wise it’s pretty similar. I sing more upbeat songs here rather than love songs, so it’s very different. Coming from a band, how did you feel when faced with the offer of branching out as a solo artiste? Well, to be honest I was shocked when the offer came but I was ecstatic and decided to grab the opportunity! What are your future plans? Will you be staying in Malaysia, returning to the Philippines, or venturing elsewhere? I have a contract here in Malaysia for another three years and according to my producers, they’re targeting international within these three years. Given that you have acting experience back in the Philippines, do you have any plans to get back into it? I’ve been acting since I was eight but I haven’t tried it in Malaysia yet. I would be open to it, even more so if I could speak fluent Bahasa Malaysia. Right now, its sikit-sikit only.

music

ALBUM RELEASES AND REVIEWS

september 2016

REVIEWS

Youth Authority | Good Charlotte

The Definition Of…

Coming out of their five-year hiatus, pop punk band Good Charlotte is back with their sixth studio album and it definitely doesn’t disappoint as their sound reflect how much they’ve grown as a band while still staying true to their roots. In particular, look out for ‘Life Changes’, ’40 oz. Dream’, ‘Life Can’t Get Much Better’,

This American Idol alumni’s fifth studio album, an attempt at making music that combines her soulful childhood singing with a certain side of her that wants to tap into the whole rock world, is mediocre at best. Of course, this isn’t to say that the album is completely unsalvageable. Look out for ‘No Time For It’ and ‘Roller Coasters’.

‘Reason To Stay’, and ‘Cars Full of People’.

Encore

| DJ Snake

Most of us will have heard of him for his hit single ‘Turn Down For What’ waaaayyy back in 2013 as well as his more recent hit ‘Middle’ which is part of this debut album. Some of the tracks here are sure to make it on to your party playlist. Don’t forget to look out for ‘Sober’, ‘Oh Me Oh My’, ‘Future Pt 2’, and ‘Let Me Love You’.

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Hurricane

| Fantasia

| Nick Fradiani

American Idol season 14 winner Nick Fradiani will soon be one of your favourite male singers if he isn’t already. Although many of us may no longer follow the franchise itself, it clearly continues to produce talent. While the entire album is good, tracks to note include ‘Nothing To Lose’, ‘In The Long Run’, ‘Forget2ForgetU’, ‘Love Is Blind’, and the title track ‘Hurricane’.

THE LATEST CINEMA FLICKS

SEPTEMBER 2016

movies PREVIEWS

Pete’s Dragon

Captain Fantastic

STARRING: BRYCE DALLAS HOWARD, OAKES FEGLEY, WES BENTLEY, KARL URBAN, OONA LAURENCE, ROBERT REDFORD

STARRING: VIGGO MORTENSEN, FRANK LANGELLA, KATHRYN HAHN

RELEASE: 15th August 2016

RELEASE: 25th August 2016

A remake of the 1977 film of the same name, this movie follows the adventures of Pete and his dragon’s best friend Eliot. After six years, he is discovered in the forest and is brought back to society. Unfortunately, in the process, those who do not mean well discovered Eliot.

Ben’s world, or rather the paradise that he built with his wife in order to raise his kids, turned upside down when his wife falls sick and eventually passed on. With the threat of his children being taken away from him, he is thrust on a journey that challenges his idea of parenthood.

Deepwater Horizon

Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children

STARRING: MARK WAHLBERG, KURT RUSSELL, JOHN MALKOVICH, GINA RODRIGUEZ, DYLAN O’BRIEN, KATE HUDSON

STARRING: EVA GREEN, ASA BUTTERFIELD, CHRIS O’DOWD, ALLISON JANNEY, RUPERT EVERETT, TERENCE STAMP, ELLA PURNELL, JUDI DENCH, SAMUEL L. JACKSON

RELEASE: 29th September 2016

This biographical disaster thriller-drama is based on the April 2010 Deepwater Horizon explosion and oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico that created the worst oil spill in U.S. history. Interestingly, one of the oil rig workers’ daughter managed to foretell the whole tragedy right in front of her father in a surprisingly eerie detail.

Tim Burton is back with a film inspired by the 2011 novel of the same name. When Jacob takes a leap of faith and discovers a group of children with unique abilities, he discovers a little something about himself as well. Before leaving, Miss Peregrine entrusts him with protecting them from the Wights and Hollowgasts.

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SEPTEMBER 2016

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or one, it’s the first local film to premiere up in the air on 33 AirAsia A320 flights, three days before its nationwide release on August 11th. Secondly, many actors, set crew, admin and production crew were all first timers and were given opportunities to learn on the set of Temuan Takdir through Project Dignity by Friends to Mankind. Admittedly, it’s been a while since I’ve watched a Malaysian movie in the cinema but I have seen the ones shown on television every now and then. With that being said, I did not enter the cinema with any expectations. Let’s just say, I was pleasantly surprised! The movie managed to capture and balance elements of love, action, comedy, revenge, and betrayal almost seamlessly while maintaining character development throughout the plot. With a mix of veteran as well as fresh actors, it managed to capture one’s attention throughout the movie. First time director Dhyan Vimal of Zazen Design & Production Film said he was pleased with the end product of his film and hoped audiences would watch the film at cinemas to support the local film industry. Temuan Takdir revolves around two siblings who are policemen, investigating a robbery case which involves love, family and sacrifice. The brothers, ACP Roslan and Inspector Shariff, are on a mission to hunt down the mastermind behind the robbery of a security van. Their investigation leads them to discover a secret activity by a gang made up of Omar, Faisal, and Vikram, where each

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of them have their own hidden agenda. ACP Roslan fights against time to solve the case and discover the mastermind behind it all. Vimal is also the founder and chairman of Friends to Mankind, an international nonprofit organisation, headquartered in Canada and present in over 15 countries. Friends to Mankind works towards the betterment of humanity and they launched ‘Project Dignity’ globally last year, which is an initiative that empowers individuals to learn life skills through mentorship programmes, internships, practical training and workshops in various fields of work and areas of expertise. While I could go on about my current favourite local film, I would hate to deprive you of the privilege to find out first-hand. Instead, here are five things you’ll be able to take away from this movie.

Don’t neglect your personal life While you may love your job and even your career, don’t forget to step back and look at the bigger picture every once in a while. After all, while you may find yourself getting caught up, you never know how much time you have left to do the things that really matter in life. Members of the police force are people too Before they became part of the police force, just like you and I, they are people too. Okay that didn’t quite come out right but I’m sure

you catch my drift. Wielding a gun and dealing with criminals, whether physical or virtual, does not make them any less human than us. In fact, this makes them even tougher emotionally as they can’t always express what and how they actually feel.

Be wary of trusting In the world we live in today, trust is indeed a fickle thing – almost meaningless some would say. Whether it’s to one who seems completely innocent, a love interest, or even a close friend, be wary of who you choose to bestow your trust upon – hardly anyone is as they seem to be. There is no perfect crime In fact, there is no perfect anything if it is done with dishonesty and ill intent. As meticulous as you are with your planning and as precise as you

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can be with your execution, something is bound to go wrong.

There ARE good Malaysian movies Now, weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re not pointing any fingers but there IS a certain negative perception towards local films. Sadly, this perception stems mainly among those who have either not seen a local film in a while (or hardly ever!) or base their perception of local films on what they heard from others.

Azura Zainal

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to be malaysian

SEPTEMBER 2016

hey say the world is split into two types of people: those who always see the grass greener on the other side and those who see grass greener when it’s watered. With Malaysia Day upon us, we are reminded of the diversity in Malaysia in terms of culture, food, religious beliefs, and many other aspects. However, as we are all aware, things may not be quite as simple as that. There will be, those who will go out of their way to simply point out our ‘flaws’ and make us feel unwelcome in our own country. With this in mind, we went out and spoke to six Malaysians on what makes them feel alienated in their own country.

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Thinking about it, I’m probably one of those people who annoyed the heck out of admins who needed to quantify their race data (for god knows what reason), as I tend to write ‘Malaysian’ in the race column when it’s an

open field and no check boxes were provided. Mind you, this did not mean that I am ‘ashamed of my race’. I simply don’t identify with it. Growing up, I never mixed much with the other Malay children, as English was my first language. I spoke more in English than Bahasa Malaysia, something which is frowned upon when you look Malay regardless of your parentage. Now, at this point you must be thinking it wouldn’t be much of a problem, as I would have the other kids to mix around with: WRONG! You see, it all came back to the fact that, as children, we would naturally converse more in the language which we are most comfortable in. After all, children will be children, right? Their lack of consideration can, at times, be considered somewhat adorable. However, this cannot be said of those who aren’t children but insist on acting like them. While it did get better as I grew older, what never failed to surprise me was the rare instance where certain individuals would insist on talking in a language that was not understood by all while in a

meeting or having a discussion (even in college!) Having said that, being Malaysian does mean that our language tends to be ‘rojak’ and hardly anyone speaks only one language in an informal setting. Over the years, I have had the fortune of meeting quite a few gems who would go out of their way to explain the meanings of certain words or phrases in Tamil or Mandarin to me, knowing full well that they would probably have to remind me of its meaning the next time it comes up. This perhaps is what it means to live in a multilingual society: to be considerate of others and to realise that the world, in fact, DOES NOT only revolve around you.

Tharshanan Manoharan

Ah Malaysia. Great country, with an average economic stability, and not forgetting the ever criticised leader (who am I to argue). In spite of that, we do have, in this country, what we call “a unity of races”. Malay, Chinese,

Indian, to name a few. But do we actually practice this as a whole? The answer can be quite confusing. That’s because when I was growing up, I was constantly bombarded with the question, “What are you?” I don’t really blame them, or anyone in that manner, as my appearance and my name contradicts each other. You would ask me the same question too if you met a fair guy with an Indian name. However, Malaysians fail to grasp the fact that mixed races exist. Yes, we do! It’s not breaking the norm nor are we freak shows. I feel isolated at times. Despite my looks, I am Indian by race and practice Hinduism. When I visit the temple, I get stares from my fellow worshippers. Same goes when I watch Tamil/Hindi movies at the cinema. People would just assume that I don’t understand Tamil, and will continue passing remarks about how a Chinese-looking guy is present among them. First, it’s just rude to comment on people. And second, just because I don’t look like an Indian does not mean I’m not one. Ever heard of “Chindians”? Despite all the negativity I’ve faced along the way, I still feel at home. It is a fact that mixed marriages have been happening in this country for decades, and in a way, that is what makes Malaysia unique. It gives an opportunity for all races to be in close proximity, regardless of their looks. Some of my close friends include Chinese and Malays, to be honest. They accept me as who I am, and not who I can be.

During festivals, we celebrate everything! Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, Deepavali, and Christmas. Instead of competing with each other, we put aside our differences to cherish the tradition that a certain race celebrates. At times like this, I realise, being Malaysian can be beautiful.

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Trust me, I am your typical conflicted Malay girl surrounded by conservative and pious Malay people. There’s nothing wrong with them being conservative, of course. However, being told to act a certain way because of my race and religion is a constant battlefield for me. I grew up with Chinese and Indian friends and I absolutely love the diversity. In so many ways, it makes me feel free to express myself the way I know how. I remember being shunned by my fellow Malays because I’m not Malay enough; because I mingled with classmates of other races. Although the insults never came (at least not to my face), they looked at me differently and it was difficult to communicate with them. However, some are just heaven to be with, thanks to their understanding. I respect the traditions that come with being a Malay but I do not believe that I should limit myself to just one way of life.

Once, I got into an argument with my Indian classmates, and don’t ask me how, but I could suddenly speak fluent (and made up) Tamil just for the sake of arguing (pardon my immaturity). The next day we were waving at each other during lunch. See folks, emotions although important can also be the accelerant in a fight and petty things are not worth the peace we’ve been trying so hard to foster. I’m also the kid who sat at the back of the class and slept during history classes because I knew I could count on my desk partner and my fellow multiracial classmates to kick the table whenever the teacher approached. Given, they did it because they thought it was funny, - we were together as one (cue the HSM song). It baffles me how in this constantly evolving world, some people are still dividing themselves based on skin colour and the language we speak because for me it’s simple, I look at each and every one as humans trying our best to live a life we’re proud of. So, I was asked what makes me feel different and my answer is everything, but I don’t see it as a negativity. We are all different and believe it or not, that is what makes us similar.

Farah Qhairunnisa

At some time in the past, while I was waiting for the train to arrive, (late as usual) an Indian

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lady sat next to me. After some time, I couldn’t help myself blurting lame comments about the weather and asking where she was heading. I was glad I spoke to her. Who would have known that a simple ‘it’s very hot isn’t it’ turned into a nice chat. Although there was an obvious age gap, we shared the same thought about the topics we blabbered about. The chat went on for 15 minutes and somehow, it made me feel good and warm inside to just talk freely with her. After exchanging names we separated with a warm goodbye. Frankly speaking, I was happy I spoke to her. Surprisingly, the small talk with a stranger named Aunty Shanta made me forget about the scorching hot sun and the delayed train. These small and simple things makes me feel different. It helps me see things in a different light; to be able to have a secure feeling of not having to be so ‘claustrophobic’ in public due to the people around me. Growing up in an already mixed and colourful environment, I am forever thankful for the variety of street food, clothes, and practices that would not even exist in Malaysia if it was not for the different races. On top of that, it makes me feel different knowing how I treasure my Chinese best friend so much that we still keep in touch for over 11 years and how my Indian friends and I would meet up at cafes to have an awesome time. FEB 2016 | CAMPUS PLUS |

ryan augustine lee Despite having attended Chinese primary school for six years, my mandarin is monumentally bad, but I know enough to not be considered a total banana (yellow outside, white inside). With English as my first language, I’ve always found it easier to read, write and converse with it. My family tried pushing me to continue my studies in Mandarin throughout my secondary school years with Chinese extra classes (it was a ‘Kebangsaan’ school), where I felt like a lost bird who wandered into class without meaning to. But I guess it all turned out well – I got a C in SPM. I have no idea how, but I’m not going to question it. Despite me still being able to speak to my more ‘Cina’ friends in Mandarin, it sometimes feel as if I’m from an entirely different culture – different choices in music, different movies, different literature, and even a widely different taste in computer games. It’s quite hard to talk to them because all they’re into is DotA 2. The

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only things some of us had in common were our tastes in anime, but even then, we couldn’t watch the shows together because they insisted on having Chinese subtitles, and I’d need to pause every two seconds to read through the complex characters. In our group of friends, we were kind of split into the slightly more banana group and the all-out ‘Cina’ group, and usually had our own topics of discussion, and only convened to talk about stuff we can all relate to together. This has also created interesting problems when we go out for outings, especially when we head for karaoke sessions. The more banana-oriented members of the group will always be at odds with the more oriental members while deciding what songs to choose, and we’d have to compromise. We’d get to play a few English songs in succession, and then comes the Chinese tunes, and vice versa. And frankly I think it’s better for our throats. We get to rest a bit after our turns. *Laughs*

However, despite our obvious differences, I still find comfort in the fact that we’re friends. and we’re still able to go out and have fun together, and not take our differences too seriously.

Ong Ghee Chiang

Due to my dark skin, which I got from my Hokkien father’s side who was very tan, there have been a lot of confusion about my race. I used to swim a lot in the hot sun when I was a kid as well, and that just increased my darkness. At first sight, people usually think I’m Chindian, or from the Philippines or Myanmar. But many people also said they knew I’m Chinese because of my sepet eyes. It’s the most stereotypical way to identify a Chinese. I’m very banana too, so I had a tough time speaking with my Chinese friends because I didn’t understand what they were saying. So

I had to pick up Chinese along the way by listening to Chinese songs – like Jay Chou. Funny thing is, Jay Chou is famous for mumbling his words when he sang because he had a short tongue. I had to Google his lyrics, and I learned from there. I also learnt a lot from my friends, who were patient enough to teach me when I don’t understand a sentence. It was quite “paiseh”, but if you want to learn, you’ll have to malu a bit lah. I was under pressure to learn as well because some of my friends didn’t know a word of English, and I had to learn in order to communicate with them. I think it’s good that most of us are still accepting each other and willing to teach each other in order to get along better.

campuscouture by mira aziz

limkokwing

SEPTEMBER 2016

reating a platform for its students to put their work out there is one of the virtues that makes Limkokwing one of the top private university in our country. To show their dedication towards their education, 13 graduating diploma students from the fashion design faculty presented their final-year collections on the runway recently. With aspirations from across the world, models from over 15 countries pulled off quite a show wearing creative designs by students. The theme of the evening was ‘History Reimagined’ and it was successfully translated throughout the show. Not only that, guests were treated to special dance and music performances by the University’s Performance Arts, Sound, and Music students. Limkokwing also showcased a sneak peek of the latest collection from its Fashion Club that garnered attention nationwide and globally. The collection is set to be released to the public soon.

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beautybuzz by mira aziz

TRENDING BEAUTY ACCESSORIES

SEPTEMBER 2016

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Shouldgesr duster earrin 1. Red’s Revenge Threaded and Tasselled Dangle Earrings

RM29.90, Colour: Black, white, and ivory available at Red’s Revenge outlets and Zalora

2. H&M Long Earrings RM34.90, Colour: Gold and silver available at H&M outlets

3. MANGO Beaded Pendant EarRings RM49.90, Colour: White available at MANGO outlets and Zalora

4. H&M EarringS with Tassels RM49.90, Colour: Black available at H&M outlets

5. Little B House Silver Colour Arrow Alloy Tassel Earrings RM22.90, Colour: Silver available at Zalora

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Chokers 1. Aveline Couture 90’s Triangular Drop Choker

RM35.00 available at Zalora

2. Luccacal Black Swan Choker RM19.00 available at Luccacal online and Zalora

3. MANGO Metallic Rigid Choker with Pendant RM49.90 available at Mango outlets and Zalora

4. Amora Scarlett Velvet Extra Wide Choker RM39.00 available at Zalora

5. Red’s Revenge Braided Cord with Gemstone Choker

RM49.90, Colour: Red and blue available at Red’s Revenge outlets and Zalora

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Chunky Cuffs 1. H&M Cuff

RM34.90, Colour: Gold and Silver available at H&M outlets

2. ATTIC Skull Heads Cuff Bangle RM159.00 available at Zalora

3. Luccacal Stone Cuff Bracelet RM25.00 available at Luccacal online and Zalora

4. YOUNIQ Premium Lining 24k Gold Plated Cuff Bracelet RM59.00 available at Zalora

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BEAUTY PICK

SEPTEMBER 2016

Sorabee’s Homme Series RM212.00 available at selected Sorabee outlets

Working out at the gym is important but so is taking care of your skin and cleanliness. To aid you with that, Sorabee came up with a collection of men’s skincare products in one convenient bundle. It comes with Sorabee Homme Fresh Skin (toner), Sorabee Homee Mild Lotion (moisturiser), and Homme X Fire Foam Wash (intimate wash). Now you can go about your day not having to worry about your skin.

Chu Lip Tinted RM18.90 available at all leading pharmacies and major supermarket outlets Vivid Pink and Sweet Pink are the latest addition to the Chu Lip collection. Chu Lip is known for its packed ingredients including Vitamin C and E, Olive Oil, Shea Butter, and Rosehip Oil, all blended together to give your lips extra care. The most noticeable feature of this new Chu Lip Tinted is the cute and fun shape. The plus points are the fact that it doesn’t feel heavy on the lips and it is not greasy or sticky. It contains a good moisturising agent and doesn’t appear too shiny.

BANDI Havana Summer 2016 Collection RM111.00 (manicure service) available at selected Nail and Beauty Salons

If you are not familiar with the brand, BANDI is one of the top professional nail care brands in Korea and beauty is not outlandish in the land that gave birth to numerous idols. With its new summer collection with Cuba as its concept, eight wonderfully fun shades of nail polish are now up for grabs in a unique bottle inspired by cactus.

KOSÉ SEKKISEI White CC Cream

RM105.00 available at all SEKKISEI counters nationwide Loaded with two new oriental herbal extracts in the ingredients, this CC Cream helps your skin get a natural glow and complete clarity. Taking care of your skin is no more time consuming as this one tube of cc cream has the effects of six products rolled into one so you can skip the serum, emulsion, cream, sunscreen, makeup base and foundation when you’re in a hurry. Apply the cream on your bare skin to create a flawless ‘no-makeup’ look.

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PureSwiss HydraCalm Cleansing Gel

RM35.95 available at selected independent pharmacies nationwide Cleansing gel is now a vital part of skincare regime as it helps reduce excess sebum (oily secretion) and unclog your pores. PureSwiss HydraCalm Cleansing Gel works as a mild exfoliator to allow better moisture absorption and at the same time helps calm sensitive skin. It contain natural phyto hyaluronic acid, leaving your skin feeling refreshed, and supple.

wanderlust by mira aziz

Hong Kong in a new light

september 2016

There are countries that you can visit multiple times and it’ll always feel brand new to you and then there are some that you just can’t comprehend why people keep going back even though there’s nothing much to see. Here’s why; you’ve been exploring it wrongly. In this edition of wanderlust, we’re going to bring new light to the beauty of Hong Kong.

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Hong Kong Global Geopark Nature has its own way of creating never-ending beauty. The beautiful touch of volcanic eruptions turned rock landscape at the Hong Kong Global Geopark is definitely one of them. It’s truly magnificent how the landforms spread across the Eastern and North-eastern of New Territories, creating a nature gallery for the world to see. With eight sights to explore across Sai Kung Volcanic Rock Region and Northwest New Territories Sedimentary Rock Region, visitors can view geological features such as twisted columns, dyke intrusions, hexagonal volcanic columns, rock caves and beautiful beaches that are sure to make your soul weep for nature’s picturesque physiques. Walking and boat tours are provided at Sai Kung Pier for those who want to sign-up for this unorthodox experience.

Hong Kong Wetland Park With all the debate on preserving nature and protecting animals, one could use a trip to one of Hong Kong’s proud eco-tourism facility. Here lie all things green and wild where visitors can get a close-up of the unique flora and fauna that includes species of amphibians and reptiles amongst many others. There’s quite a number of attractions offered in this 60-hectare Wetland Reserve such as the Steam Walk, Mangrove Board Walk, and Butterfly Garden. Alternatively, you could also visit the Wetland Interactive World that contains themed exhibition galleries.

Hong Kong Tramways Hong Kong movies are always filmed with the arresting city backdrop that shows how it aged gracefully making it a pretty satisfying view. Discover it first-hand with an hour of sightseeing journey on the TramOramic tour where visitors get to hop on board a classic 1920â&#x20AC;&#x2122;s-style open top tram that travels through busy streets, cityscapes and endless attractions whilst observing locals in their daily life. The best element of this tour is the collision between Hong Kongâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s colourful history and the ultra-modern culture that will surely make you understand the place more.

Ngong Ping 360 Ngong Ping Village is a haven for those who crave shopping and dining experiences along with a little sightseeing from the Big Buddha, Po Lin Monastery, Ngong Ping Plaza, to the Wisdom Path. This 1.5-hectare culturallythemed village resided within the Lantau Island and can be accessed through Ngong Ping 360, an aerial tramway with breath-taking scenery. Yes, the rich culture waiting at Ngong Ping Village is exciting, but the journey through this cable car will leave a mark on your trip to Hong Kong.

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Noah s Ark Hong Kong’s own replica of Noah’s Ark is also available as a recreational spot for you and your family. Fun fact; it is the world’s only full-sized replica of the real Noah’s Ark. A day of exploration is promised through exhibits showcasing the history and culture of Ma Wan Island, where it’s located. Not only that, various attractions are laid out in the area such as the Ark Garden, Ark Expo, Solar Tower, Treasure House, Ark Life Education House, Noah’s Adventureland and Ma Wan Park. It sounds perfect for a day of adventure. Additionally, the ark on the waterfront is overlooking the architectonic harmony of Ramble Channel and Tsing Ma Bridge.

Ocean Park No need to swim under the sea to witness the fascinating marine mammal life because Ocean Park offers you the best of the water world. Also an animal theme park and oceanarium, water activities are lined up to fill your day. You can experience a legion of water-filled action like the giant bucket gush, foam zone, rainbow fountain and super splash battle, to name a few! The park also holds special events such as SpongeBob-themed water party and Lakeside BBQ Carnival in the summer so that visitors will never get bored of revisiting this fun-packed park.

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by brennel christian tan

cool runnings

SEPTEMBER 2016

ust like a Swiss army knife that could do anything with everything and anything, these featured pairs of shoes are for those seeking a pair of sports or running shoes stylish enough to double up as casuals. Cool and trendy shoes such as the popular Nike Roshe and Nike Kaishi to others from brands like Skechers, these will keep you going from the start of the day till the evening when you head out for your sunset jog. Let’s break down this short list of cool running shoes that can double up as casuals:

Adidas Galaxy 2.0 Available in several cool colour combination options, the Adidas Galaxy 2.0 may be as colourful as the galaxy but provides great comfort and running performance. Also featuring Adidas’ SUPERCLOUD technology delivering a plush ride and increased responsiveness, the Galaxy 2.0 has pretty good performance as a running shoe. As it comes in several attractive and cool colour options, it’s pretty easy to pair the Galaxy 2.0 with various casual outfits. The curved outsole not only enhances running performance but also enhances its overall aesthetics. Price: RM180

Adidas Lite Runner Hit the road and start running with the Lite Runner. Available in black, blue and grey, these shoes feature an air mesh upper to increase the breathability, while the Adidas SUPERCLOUD sole increases the responsiveness of the shoe while exuding a soft, pillowlike ride. Despite being a thoroughbred running shoe, with its comfort and style, these are some of the coolest looking shoes to pair with your casual wear. Price: RM199 44

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Nike Men’s Kaishi Sneakers The Nike Men’s Kaishi has a textured upper mesh for higher breathability and lightweight performance. The textile lining with cushioning footbed and the no-sew bootie offers great forefoot traction, durability and comfort. The shoes help promote natural motion and thus gives you a thoroughly improved performance. As popular as Nike’s Roshe Run models, these kicks are just as comfortable for running as they are for casual use. Price: RM150-250

Nike Roshe Run Nike Roshe Run is one of the most popular shoes currently manufactured by Nike. Popular on social media and worn by various celebrities, these kicks first made their debut back in 2011 and has since taken the world by storm. Though the majority of its users wear Nikeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Roshe Run casually, these kicks are very capable running shoes with an extremely comfy insole. Price: RM170-250

Puma ST Trainer EVO Trainers The Puma ST Trainer EVO trainers, may sound like a mouthful but its design hides a very comfortable plush like insole perfect for both running and walking. Featuring a mixture of super plush suede and soft leather, these shoes may appear like casuals but can be used comfortably for running and other sports. They come in four cool colours which are burgundy, navy blue, black and grey, providing buyers with an opportunity to match their shoes with their overall look. Price: N/A

Skechers Glider While the Skechers brand may be famous for casual footwear, these kicks are built and tailored specifically for running. With an air cooled memory foam insole, its users may feel the sensation of a soft pillow right under their feet. Though built for sport use, these shoes are easily able to take on normal casual use especially with an extremely breathable fabric upper mesh that keeps its users comfortable. Price: RM250

study in style

fashionbuzz

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september 2016

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selection of New Products

SEPTEMBER 2016

Adidas Climacool

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RM10.90 (250ml), RM14.90 (400ml) Available at all leading pharmacies and supermarkets Calling all athletes, the secret to staying fresh while exercising and toning up your body is finally here! Made with modern athletes in mind, Climacool has a deep cleansing 3-in-1 formula that helps refresh your body, respects your face, and cleanses your hair. It maintains your skin’s natural pH balance, and its easy-to-rinse lather leaves the skin feeling incredibly soft. The men’s shower gel fragrance has lemon, mint, and lavender that leaves a cool, fresh signature, while the women’s is a mix of juicy citrus notes and bright floral tones, creating an enduring fresh sensation.

Sorabee Homme Series Sold in one bundle at RM212 inclusive of GST Available at Sorabee outlets at Quill City Mall, Da:Men Mall and Gurney Plaza With the hectic lifestyles of Malaysians, and the polluted environment we all live in, sweaty and sticky skin is nothing out of the ordinary. But, what if we could avoid the sweatiness and stickiness altogether? Stay fresh and attractive with the Sorabee Homme Series - Homme Fresh Skin, Mild Lotion and Homme X Fire Foam Wash (intimate cleanser).

Antabax From RM6.10 – RM14.15 (bottle), and RM4.05 – RM5.60 (bar) Available at all retailers and pharmacies nationwide Go about a day smelling like an autumn in Japan with the latest release from Antabax – Antabax White Antibacterial Shower Cream with Sakura Extract. Sakura extract is known to help skin from long-term damage, while helping to prevent dullness and early aging. Not only will you have 99.9% of germ protection, you’ll even have the added benefits of smooth, supple skin, as well as lightening uneven pigmentation. The formulations are also infused with additional essence and special ingredients, such as vitamins C, E, and B.

Guardian Oats RM 49.90 Available in Guardian outlets nationwide, and https://online.guardian.com.my/ With the lifestyle of Malaysians on a steady decline and suffering diseases such as diabetes, hypertension, and even cancer, it is vital that we are able to monitor our health through healthy eating. With Guardian’s Mixed Grains and Oats 30+, it’ll become much easier to do so. Not only is it trans-fat free, it contains more than 30% oat beta-glucan, which is a type of soluble fibre that may help reduce blood cholesterol levels and stabilise blood sugar levels.

Sunsilk Shampoos are available at RM3.80 – RM26.90, Conditioners at RM8.50 – RM13.85, Treatments at RM13.65, and Leave-on cream at RM3.80 – RM7.35 Available at all leading supermarkets, retail outlets nationwide Introducing eight new variants infused with effective nourishing proteins, vitamins and natural oils to guarantee a head of healthy, beautiful hair as they take on the challenges of a busy day. The variants include ‘Smooth and Manageable’ ‘Lively Clean and Fresh’ ‘Anti-Dandruff’ ‘Hair Fall Solution’ ‘Soft and Smooth’ ‘Damage Restore’ and ‘Perfect Straight’ ‘Black Shine’.

gaming

by christopher yee

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Go, pokemon go!

SEPTEMBER 2016

constantly contracting and expanding green/ yellow/red circle. If your balls hit the inside of said circle, it will net you an XP bonus, and the smaller the circle, the better.

Look out for gyms you can conquer Gyms in Pokemon Go are constant battlegrounds – there are pokemon gyms that have changed ownership several times in the span of 30 minutes. One of the main ways you can gain more XP is to conquer and control the many gyms peppered across the land. After each pokemon battle, you’ll have lowered the team’s prestige in the gym. Once it reaches 0, the gym will be up for grabs.

he craze is upon us again, like it was back in the 90’s. However, the aim has now evolved into something much more different. With GPS tracking and pedometers, we can actually travel the world and be real life pokemasters! And now it’s time to talk business – Pokebusiness. Here’s a few tips to get the most out of your pokehunting trips:

Gather a bunch of Trainer buddies to go along with you

If you have lucky eggs, use them before you evolve your pokemon

Pokemon hunting is always more fun when you travel across lands, searching far and wide with a bunch of like-minded friends who are also trainers. They’ll be as enthusiastic as you when you manage to find a rare pokemon, and in the event of any downtime when catching pokemon, you’d have someone to talk to. If anything, there’ll definitely be safety in numbers, and there’s a much lower chance you’ll get assaulted in the middle of your hunt.

Lucky eggs will help you double your XP for a 30 minute period. So if you want to evolve your Pokemon, save it for when you have a lucky egg, and watch your XP and levels skyrocket. Try to do it near a Pokestop too, so you can continue interacting with it while capturing Pokemon after you’ve finished evolving them.

Find a place with many pokestops Be it Sunway Pyramid, Mid Valley, KLCC, or even the hot, hot streets of SS15, this is a great way to stock up on items while looking for pokemon. You can choose to wander the streets, or even just find a coffee place surrounded by pokestops to chill out. If you’ve decided to settle down in one place, it’s also a good idea to use lures to attract pokemon to where you’re sitting, and kill two birds with one stone.

Incubate your eggs After you get eggs from Pokestops, you should put them in incubators that will hatch them after you walk a certain distance. Use the unlimited incubator for the 2 km eggs, while saving the triple use ones for the 5 km or 10 km eggs. As 2 km eggs hatch much faster, you’re gonna be using the infinity incubator a lot more often.

Be creative while throwing your pokeballs While it may cost you a lot of pokeballs in the beginning, curve balls will net you an extra 50 XP. Another trick is to hit in the middle of the

Turn off the augmented reality ((AR)) function for better catching While it might be really fun seeing a Pikachu sitting on your table or a Ratata on a trashcan, it would be better in the long run to turn off the AR function. Not only will it help your capture rates, it’ll save your battery as well, so you can go for longer pokehunting trips.

Catch ‘em all (and transfer them after) While the hordes of Pidgeys and Ratatas might not be the most desirable of Pokemon, it is still worth it to collect as many of them as possible. Not only will you get much more XP, you can transfer them for candies as well, which can help evolve your strongest Pidgey or Ratata.

Hunt at different times of the day But do be careful) Different pokemon are known to appear at different strikes of the clock, so do go out at night as well as in the morning. Wandering around closed shopping malls in search of critters can be something that can be unexpectedly fun. Not only that, you’ll get to see the city at its most beautiful too. However, it is better to go out in groups. You’ll never know what horrors lurk in the night besides Gastlies and Gengars.

wiredup

plug into the future of tech

september 2016

Samsung J5 The internet is an inseparable part of many people’s lives nowadays, and, for many, data consumptions have been through the roof. Fret not, the Samsung J5 is here to help. With their Ultra Data Saving (UDS) Mode, which is capable of compressing data efficiently and restricts background apps in order to help save data, users wouldn’t have to religiously shut off background apps themselves in order to save data. UDS is also proven to save data efficiently up to 62% on Instagram, as well as 46% on YouTube, so you’ll no longer have to look for a WiFi or a Hotspot just to be able to keep up with what your BFFs are doing. UDS even helps free up RAM usage for faster browsing and enhanced performances. It even comes in three eyecatching colours – Black, White and Gold. Price: RM849 www.samsung.com

ASUS Zenbo

Logitech K780 Keyboard Ever wanted a keyboard that not only types on PCs and Macs, but also on Android and iOS smartphones and tablets? With easy switching between devices with just a button, now you no longer have to rely on your two thumbs when you compose messages or write emails on your phone or tablet! This keyboard connects to the devices via both USB ports and Bluetooth Smart Technology, so you can choose the best way to connect to your PC, phone or tablet. The K780 is a full-sized, fully equipped keyboard that’s silent when you type. It also offers large, beautifully crafted concave keys, as well as an integrated rubber slot for securing a variety of mobile devices at a perfect reading angle, for optimum comfort. Price: RM 369 www.logitech.com

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Have you ever wanted a personal butler, like Alfred was to Batman? If you don’t mind them coming a little more… synthetic, ASUS has just the answer for you – Zenbo! Your very own robotic personal assistant, Zenbo is not only cute as a button, he will help you out with your daily tasks as well. He can follow you around, control all electronic appliances at home, assist you with work, ‘sing’ and dance, and remind you of things you need to do in the most adorable manner. Though admittedly, he can’t cook and serve you tea like Alfred. Price: USD 599 www.zenbo.asus.com

Canon G2000 Printer Promising extremely high volume printing at low running costs, but still with excellent quality for printed documents and photos, the Canon G2000 multiuse printer is perfect for printing, scanning and copying all the documents you need for college or university. Its print jobs (for 4A sized paper) is up to 8.8 ipm (mono), and 5.0 ipm (colour), and can print a 4” x 6” borderless photo in 60 seconds. With a compact but sturdy body, it doesn’t take that much space on your desk. You can also see how much ink is left, because it has ink tanks that display its contents. The ink cartridges are also extremely durable and need not be changed constantly – with a single tank, you can print up to 6,000 pages for monochrome and 7,000 coloured documents. Price: RM599 www.canon.com.my

Neffos C5 Max The third smartphone to be launched by global Wi-Fi networking products, TP-Link, the C5 Max is much more powerful than its predecessors. The phone comes with a MTK MT6753 Octa-Core processor 1.3GHz Cortex-A53 64-bit processor, 2GB RAM and 16GB ROM, and an upgraded camera which features a 13 megapixel back camera, and a 5 megapixel wide-angled front camera. The back camera also includes F2.0 Aperture and dual LED flash. The C5 Max is pre-installed with Android 5.1, and has features such as Smart Screenshot that lets one take a long screenshot, and access filters on the Super Camera feature. Price: RM699 www.neffos.com

Yes Altitude The Altitude is designed to be an entry-level Voice-over-LTE (VoLTE)capable smartphone, which is a new capability for high-definition, crystal clear calls offered by Yes, allowing for three to six times better quality than calls made on 3G/2G networks. The Altitude comes with a 5” HD IPS on-cell display, a Qualcomm Snapdragon 410 platform, and four ARM Cortex-A53 cores. It has an 8MP rear camera with f/2.0 lens and a 2MP front camera, as well as a 2,300 mAH lithium ion battery that will last you through a day with light use. Each Altitude will even come with a free Yes 4G LTE prepaid card with 30GB of free data, worth about RM190! Price: RM399 www.yes.my

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Lenovo Pocket Projector

september 2016

Huge screen

in a small package Enjoy cinema-wide screens wherever you go!

Design and Ease of use

Picture

At 104mm x 25mm x 100mm in size and 170g in weight, the Lenovo Pocket Projector is considerably small and light, enough to stuff into non-skinny jeans with large pockets (or a handbag. Women’s clothes never have big pockets, after all). It is incredibly easy to carry around and it comes with a bag to facilitate easy transportation. The projector can be split in half. One rotating half is able to project images, and the other half anchors it in place so that it doesn’t sway. This helps prevent interruptions during an engaging movie session or during that football match everyone is cheering for their favourite team. Unlike traditional projectors, the pocket projector doesn’t connect to media devices the traditional way through wires or jacks. It does so by connecting through Wi-Fi. It is compatible with Android Jelly Bean (4.3) and above, Windows 8.1, and iOS devices equipped with Miracast or DLNA.

The picture that is projected is reasonably clear – it may not be 100% High Definition, but it is rather close to it. The projector is able to project a picture up to 110” wide, in 854x480 resolution. With a 50 lumen output, the projector can give a really clear picture in complete darkness, but less so in bright places (but that goes for any other projector too, amirite?) The projector will also automatically adjust its picture based on the angle it is tilted, so you don’t have to worry too much about horribly warped pictures that are minuscule at the bottom and massive at the top.

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Speakers Unlike traditional projectors, the pocket projector also comes with two of its very

own speakers built in – one on each side. However, as they are each 1W speakers, the sound they produce can be rather mediocre, not only lacking depth, but is also rather soft as well. They do provide the user with an audio jack that they can connect to a speaker or earphones for better sound quality.

Specifics The projector can last up to two and a half hours of multimedia streaming, which is the perfect amount needed for a long-ish movie. Just don’t bring along three-hour movies like The Lord of The Rings unless you’re fine with being cut off during the climax of the film. Its colour scheme is black and platinum.

Specifications • • • • •

2.5 hours of streaming 110o wide, 854 x 480 resolution Two 1W speakers 104mm x 25mm x 100mm 170g

Samsung Galaxy S7 edge

september 2016

wiredup by eusoff andrei

Breaking

Boundaries Slimmer and lighter than ever, the Galaxy S7 edge truly is a delight to use and experience first-hand.

Design Having undergone a 3D Thermoforming process, the melded 3D glass, curves with precision in order to meet the curved metal alloy to create a seamless and strong unibody – a delight to the eyes of the user. Its dualcurve back is also as comfortable as they say it is.

Camera The devices F1.7 lens together with 1.4µm pixels on the image sensor, capture so much more light that makes your photos come out sharp and detailed even in low light conditions. Aside from that, with two bodies on each of the pixels on the image sensor, its professional-grade Dual Pixel Sensor is quick and accurate. Other interesting features include the Motion Panorama, which allows its user to capture movements in panoramic shots, as well as Motion Photo, which will capture the three seconds before the picture is taken. The S7 edge also takes time lapse one step further with Hyperlapse and can highlight your best

parts before taking a selfie with spotlight feature.

Gaming One thing in particular that is attractive about this device when it comes to gaming, are the game tools that are at your disposal in-game. These game tools, which do not disrupt the flow of your game, allow you to turn off alerts during the game, lock your ‘Recents’ and ‘Back’ keys (thank god!), minimise the game, take a screenshot of, and even record your gaming experience.

Expandable Memory / Dual-Sim Its SIM card tray gives its user the option of using two SIM cards at once or using one with expandable storage. Aside from having the option of increasing the storage capacity, it is useful that this switch can be done without turning off the device.

Specifications •

5.5” (139.5mm) dual edge Super AMOLED Display

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2.3GHz, 1.6GHz Octa-Core Processor

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Dual SIM

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Dual Pixel 12.0 MP (F/1.7) Rear Camera

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CMOS 5.0 MP (F/1.7) Front Camera

dorm delicious

chowdown by geetha bai

september 2016

Satiate Those Exam Hunger Pangs

! y r o it m r o D r u o Y in Right

t’s the exam/assignment submission season once again and that usually means one thing – late night hunger pangs! Everyone knows that nothing quite stirs up the appetite for carbs and sugar like a late night cramming session. As much as you’d like to head out for a sumptuous sugary treat or a huge plate of carbs, it’s late and you have little to no time to spare, plus losing your momentum is not an option – after all, you only have a semester’s worth of material to gorge on in one night. When it comes to comfort food, there are no hard and fast rules. The idea is simple, throw in a bunch of readily available ingredients and create your own delectable masterpiece. In that vein, here are some ideas that you could use to fix yourself some almost-fancy comfort treats with a handful of ingredients and your new best friend, the good old microwave oven.

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Things you’ll need: 1 egg 2 tablespoons milk 1/2 cup cubed bread 1 tablespoon melted butter Salt Pepper A handful of cheese Optional ingredient: A few cherry tomatoes – halved (you can swap this with any vegetable of choice)

How it’s done: A. Place cubed bread in a bowl. B. In a separate microwavable bowl, combine egg, milk, salt, butter and pepper.

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C. Add the halved cherry tomatoes, cubed bread, cheese or any optional ingredient and gently mix. D. Microwave on high for two minutes, or until completely cooked. Serve warm.

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Things you’ll need: 4 slices of bread 2 eggs 3 tablespoons of sugar 4 tablespoons of milk 2 tablespoon melted butter *Unsalted nuts/sunflower seeds *Raisins

How it’s done: A. Place cubed bread into a bowl B. Combine all the other ingredients in a different bowl and stir. C. Pour the mixture over the bread. D. Add the raisins and nuts and mix. E. Microwave on high for three minutes or until done. Serve it warm or cold.

arts&culture by eusoff andrei

nando’s art initiative

SEPTEMBER 2016

n e d r a G s ’ Yvonne of Goddesses Enter

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hy at first, this bubbly 22-year-old student of Alpha College quickly warmed up to us and revealed her journey as an artist thus far. As the winner of the 2014 Nando’s Art Initiative, she recently showcased her first solo exhibition at Nando’s Lot 123 after half a year of preparation.. When did your interest in art begin? It began when I was 12 or 13. I started playing video games which are mostly fantasy based. One of the games that I played, Valkyrie, was based on Norse mythology and it got me really interested in the characters and their backgrounds so I started doing my research on each one of them. What was your inspiration behind the exhibition? Valkyrie is one of my favourite games and I wanted to portray my take on the goddesses in terms of what I see in them and how I view them. I also wanted to add elements of nature in order to create awareness and bring out the beauty of nature to my audience. Similarly, most of the portraits this time around are female, as it relates back to mother nature. What was your creative process like? I do a lot of research and I wrote all of my findings down on all of the different goddesses in terms of their character and their personality. I found that each goddess suited a different kind of floral element which is why each portrait has a different main colour. However, I did encounter some hardships during the process this time around. My computer crashed and my files were corrupted so I had to take more time to complete my work. As I am still a student, I also have to balance my time between my assignments and freelance work as a graphic designer. I never planned on giving up, so I continuously tried my best to keep going.

Between studies and your freelance work, how do you balance your time and still manage to do your art in between? There’s a lot of sacrifice involved, when it comes to how much sleep I get. I try to allocate half an hour every day for my art. Frida Kahlo is one of your inspirations. What is it about her that inspires you? She’s a very strong willed woman and I like to produce similar art concepts. As an artist, what are your thoughts on the Asian stigma that a career in the arts ‘won’t put food on the table’? This is the reason why traditional Asian parents won’t encourage their children to pursue their interest in the arts as a career. My parents are very supportive, although they do worry a lot. I wasn’t very good at drawing as a child but I wanted to prove to myself that I could do it and now I really love art.

What is art to you? Self-expression. I express myself through art and every piece that I produce has different feelings behind it. It’s just like music where it is played with emotion.

What is your long term goal as an artist? I would like to exhibit my artwork worldwide particularly in Japan, New York, and Europe. If my art were to reach even one of these countries, I would be really happy and I would know that I’ve made it as an artist.

When you were first starting out as a digital artist, how did you learn? I went through YouTube to figure out how the various softwares work and I managed to teach myself how to use them for the most part. I was inspired by a digital artist so I got myself a digital tablet and I began exploring. I struggled in the beginning but I got used to it and eventually fell in love with it.

There are many who flourish in the arts while in college but gradually place less importance on their passion upon graduating. What is your advice to them? It is really hard at first and you might think about giving up but when you’re really passionate about something, go for it. After all the hardship, you will find that everything is worth it at the end.

anime by mira aziz

autumn anime

september 2016

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Fall is finally here and Haikyuu is back with its third season, but we got our eyes on other new animes predicted to create its own spotlight. 1. Nanbaka

2. 3-gatsu no lion

The gates of hell just opened in a hilarious way in the upcoming anime adaption of manga Nanbaka. Four inmates of the world’s deadliest prison are bidding their time to break free, and not to forget the guards that are fixated on stopping them. This prison action comedy anime is set to fill the roles of previous comedy anime that ended way too soon. Seriously, watch the preview and you’ll get on board waiting for it to hit the screens.

There’s drama in anime too and this fall, we’ll follow the journey of 17-year old Rei Kiriyama who is finally living alone without his adoptive family. Despite his independence, Kei finds it hard to be more matured emotionally and it torments him daily. With the help of the ever-so happy Kawamoto sisters, Kei learns and grow as life brings him closer to reality.

3. Watashi ga Motete Dousunda

4. Trickster: Edogawa Ranpo “Shounen Tanteidan” yori

Here comes another Reverse Harem in the anime kingdom! Kae Serinuma is a fangirl of all things romantic in manga/novels and she secretly adores her classmates;Igarashi and Nanashima. Being an absolute fan of romance, she shed a lot of weight when her favourite anime character died (we can relate girl!) and she’s now the bloomed flower in the eyes of four attractive guys. We predict that her heart will be overworked and we can’t wait to watch the potential whirlwind romance. 60

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Detective anime will always bring us back to the success of Detective Conan, Black Jack, Hyouka and the list goes on. We’d like to see whether Trickster can make the cut when it drops this fall. Boy’s Detective Team member, Hanasaki, crossed paths with the suicidal but immortal Kobayashi and immediately invited him to join the squad. This new addition leads to the connection of two formidable criminals and we suspect things will get crazy from there.

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weirdwackyworld

SEPTEMBER 2016

Who Knows Whose Nose Grows The Most?

Get Rich Quick By Being Slow

To many, the speed limit is more of a guideline than a law (except for when there are cameras around), and many see the speed limit as something meant to be broken, or ignored completely. However, what if you actually had an incentive to slow down and obey the speed limit? In Stockholm, the capital of Sweden, an initiative has been implemented to help curb the urge of speedsters. Dubbed the Speed Camera Lottery, the machine, like any other ticketing camera machine, will ticket you should you go over the speed limit. However, it will also notice when you go under it. It will enter your name into a raffle to win money. The best part? The prize is paid using the fines paid by others who went over the limit. The idea was submitted by Kevin Richardson of U.S.A. as an idea in the Volkswagon Fun Theory Contest. Seeing its potential genius, Volkswagon decided to implement it in Stockholm. The average speed of cars passing the camera has been reported to have dropped from 32km/h to 25km/h after it’s implementation.

If there is ever a club that would make He-who-must-not-be-named jealous, it would be this one. Known as the “Big Nose Club”, the idea began when a group of hop growers and the town minister sat down at a pub and started making fun of each other’s noses. After that, Max Teichart and Wilhelm Höfler decided the seemingly ludicrous idea should be a reality, and the rest was history. As long as your nose was at least 60mm long or 40mm wide, you could join this esteemed club of enormous noses. Every five years, the club hosts a Big Nose World Championship, drawing participants of all walks of life to contest the size of their noses. The current male title holder of the “Largest Nose” has a nearly five-inch long nose, while the female title holder has one over four inches in length.

The Child With The Wild Style We are all familiar with stories like Tarzan and The Jungle Book, and at some point in our lives, have probably wondered what it would be like to live in the wild, being brought up by members of the animal kingdom, completely isolated from modern society. This is exactly what happened to Oxana Malaya, a Ukranian child who was abandoned by her alcoholic parents. Left out by herself, she was found and raised by a pack of dogs. Despite being a normal child at birth, by the time she was found by the authorities, she was seven and a half years old, didn’t know how to speak any human languages, and acted entirely like a dog – running on all fours, barking, and even cleaning herself like a dog. After being admitted to a foster home for mentally disabled children, she has since been rehabilitated, and is able to speak fluently and intelligently, but still remains somewhat intellectually impaired. | CAMPUS PLUS

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pottermania

september 2016

Which house in Hogwarts would you prefer to be sorted into and why? With the new Harry Potter book having been released and the new movie coming out in November, Harry Potter fans have been all abuzz recently and the franchise has definitely made some new fans along the way. Read on as we speak to the students of Taylor’s University Lakeside Campus to discover which Hogwarts house they would like to be in.

Nahar Kamrun Dola, 24 Master of Communication

Eva Yong, 22

“Ravenclaw because the house values wit, creativity, intelligence and learning, besides having an entry requirement of high intelligence. These qualities are the most important ones in life no matter what you are destined to be.”

“I would prefer to be in Hufflepuff because all types of people are accepted into the house regardless of their traits and personality. Hufflepuffs are also supportive of everyone which makes them stand out from the crowd.”

Dharshini Chandran, 21 Bachelors in Mass Communication

Rebeqah Abraham, 21 Bachelors in Mass Communication

Gryffindor, where dwell the brave of heart! Hufflepuff resonates with me and will forever be my favourite house because they value kindness above all traits, but for now I think I need to be in Gryffindor, so I can learn to stop burrowing underground and face the world!

Hufflepuff, has my soul. “They are just and loyal. Those patient Hufflepuffs are true. And unafraid of toil.” We are dedicated, passionate, just, kind and brave when it counts. Plus, as much as is said of the ‘lame badger’, they were the majority who stayed back for the Battle of Hogwarts, after the Gryffindor.

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