DEPARTURE FROM
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INSIDE THIS ISSUE
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CELEBRATING 59 YEARS OF INDEPENDENCE IN MALAYSIA
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CAREER IN AVIATION
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SPA
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WANDERLUST:
An insight to a Station Manager’s job scope
Step into Moroccon Ecstacy at Hammam Spa
Top 10 places to travel for pre-wedding photos
MIRI-A 24 WANDERLUST: Modern City with Rich Culture and History Interesting sight-seeing places in Miri to visit
28 MALINDO HOLIDAYS
Resorts World Langkawi: The Boardwalk of Magical Sunrise
32 FEAST: BIBIK HERITAGE
Indulge in the flavours of Peranakan cuisine
36 ON-BOARD - WISHLIST
Malindo Air’s latest and exciting collection of duty free products to purchase on-board
42 IN-FLIGHT: MOVIES
Keep yourselves entertained on board with these awesome flicks.
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CEO’s NOTE MALINDOMAG
CEO’s LETTER THE MALINDOMAG TEAM PUBLISHER Chandran Rama Muthy EDITOR Kalpana Devasagayam SPECIALIST WRITER Sharmila Vella CONTRIBUTORS Carissa Gan CREATIVE Azim Hafifz Siti Aisyah Ahmad Tamidzi ADVERTISING & PROMOTIONS Nuruljanna Niza Mohd Noor MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Andrea Liong PHOTOGRAPHER Siti Aisyah Ahmad Tamidzi Distribution Nuruljanna Niza Mohd Noor Siti Zareha Bt Mohamad Salleh Yong PUBLISHED BY Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd C-5-05, Block C, Oasis Ara Damansara, 2 Jalan PJU 1A/7A, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. PP 18733/05/2015(034185) PRINTED BY BHS Book Printing Sdn. Bhd. Lot 17-22 to 17-25, Jalan CJ 1-1, Bersatu Industrial Park, 43200 Cheras Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan
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As the month of August folds in, the patriotic spirit soars while Malaysians from different states and all walks of life will come together to celebrate 59 years of Independence on the 31st of this month. In honouring the nation’s pride, this month’s edition is a Merdeka Special issue. The historical day, with the theme,‘Sehati Sejiwa’ (One Heart, One Soul) this year, is a reminder to many on how Malaysia has progressed and heading towards its vision of becoming a fully developed nation with the unity of its citizens. Today Malindo Air is honoured to be one of the significant players of the national aviation scene. Having said that, we are delighted to introduce new destinations beginning this quarter, which is in line with our 2016 network expansion plan. Malindo Air will kick-start with its flights to Medan, Indonesia on 29th of this month. Subsequently, in September, we will be flying to Hanoi, Vietnam and Taipei, Taiwan whereas in October we will begin operations to Chiang Mai, Thailand. Besides these exciting new routes, we have also added flights between KLIA to Bandung, Indonesia to 12x weekly; KLIA to Dhaka, Bangladesh to 14x weekly and KLIA to Kota Kinabalu, Sabah to 35x weekly. The additional flights are to serve the demand in terms of flexibility and convenience of travellers alike. Another significant recent milestone is the official agreement with two premium airlines on
interlining services. We are proud to announce our partnership with Turkish Airlines and Qatar Airways, which we inked recently. One of the main objectives of Malindo Air’s migration back to KLIA is to create interline and codeshare services with other global leading airlines in order to serve our growing passengers with greater connectivity when travelling between ASEAN and other destinations worldwide. We believe this takes us one step closer to our vision in being a leading industry player and positioning KLIA as a promising tourist and transit hub in the region. Our Wanderlust segment edged an interesting angle this month, as we feature top 10 destinations that couples can plan for their prewedding photo shoots. The ideal spots are worth exploring especially since it is cost effective too. Last month we started flying to Miri again. The modern city is amazingly rich in culture and is recognised with several UNESCO World Heritage Sites. MalindoMag has taken the opportunity to feature all the interesting places to visit in this oil-rich city, especially for our readers. Selamat Hari Merdeka (Happy Independence Day) and have a pleasant journey to your desired destination this month. Till then, Happy Reading Chandran Rama Muthy CEO, Malindo Air
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INSIDER’s PR & Events
MALINDO AIR AND TURKISH AIRLINES - AN INTERLINE PARTNERSHIP -
Malindo Air and Turkish Airlines, a fast growing global carrier operating to 289 destinations worldwide, announced the start of interline partnership that enables both carriers to tap into new markets and make travel even more convenient for their guests. Thereby travellers can now plan their business or leisure trip, with Malindo Air-Turkish Airlines cooperation. Malindo Air currently serves more than 800 weekly flights to 40 cities in 12 countries in the Indian Sub-Continent, South India, ASEAN region, China and
Australia with several new cities set to launch by the middle of the year. Turkish Airlines connects 240 international destinations and Istanbul, as the only city in the world having settled on two continents, serves as a main hub of Turkish Airlines. It offers the transcontinental advantages of its location in Eurasia and connects flights to destinations all around the globe easier than ever. CEO of Malindo Air, Chandran Rama Muthy, announced that the new interline ticket agreement is a flying partnership and will enable
passengers to find connections easier when traveling between the ASEAN region and Europe. This interline partnership will make travel seamless from this region, reward frequent travellers on Malindo Air, and offer passengers even more options when travelling to Turkey and beyond. With the announcement of partnership with Turkish Airlines, Malindo Air continues to expand their network, including more flights, more gateways and more destinations. Malindo Air will provide another option for travel trade in the ASEAN region and to Australia. Meanwhile Turkish Airlines’ Deputy Chairman and CEO, Temel Kotil said that both the countries are rapidly growing in terms of relation and he sincerely believes that this partnership will bring enormous benefit to both airlines within commercial perspective. Together both Malindo Air and Turkish Airline will provide multiple travel alternatives to their passengers and eventually increase the traffic between European and Asian destinations respectively.
NEW ROUTES AND ADDITONAL FLIGHTS Malindo Air has some good surprises in store. There will be few new routes coming your way this August, September and October. Malindo Air widens its network with the introduction to Medan, Indonesia on August 29. The new route is between Kuala Lumpur and Medan once daily. On September, Malindo Air is introducing Hanoi, Vietnam and Taipei, Taiwan as part of their new destination. We will be flying to Hanoi on September 1 and Taipei beginning September 10 from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Malindo 4 | MALINDOMAG
Air will be flying both routes once daily. Beginning October 30, we are flying to Chiang Mai, Thailand once, daily from KLIA. Malindo Air has also added flights between KLIA and Bandung, Indonesia from 7x weekl y to 12x weekl y; KLIA and Dhaka, Bangladesh from 12x weekl y to 14x weekl y and KLIA and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah from 28x weekl y to 35x weekl y. All new routes are open for sale. Customers can make their bookings now at www.malindoair. com, Malindo’s airport and city ticketing offices or travel agents.
HAPPENINGS
19TH RAINFOREST
WORLD MUSIC FESTIVAL
The 19th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival is set to be held at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Damai on August 5-7. The Rainforest World Music Festival prides being voted among the top 25 international music festivals by “Songlines”, a renowned world music magazine based in the United Kingdom for the sixth consecutive year. The Rainforest World Music Festival is the first and largest event of its kind in Malaysia, with 26 performers from Borneo sharing their culturallyrich music, including bands such as
Gendang Melayu Sri Buana from Sarawak, Alena Murang from Sarawak, Band Girls LKNS from Sabah, the Thunder Beats of Nanyang Wushu Drums from Sarawak, Mathew Ngau Jau from Sarawak as well as the Sarawak Cultural Village themselves. Other confirmed bands from Malaysia as well as from around the world who will be joining are 1DRUM.ORG from Malaysia, Unique Arts Academy from Malaysia, Dya Singh from Malaysia/ Australia, Téada from Ireland, Lan Dieu Viet from Vietnam, Pat Thomas & Kwashibu Area Band from Ghana,
Broukar from Syria and Derek Gripper from South Africa. Also performing will be Shanren from China, Auli from Latvia, Torgeir Vassvik from Norway, Chouk Bwa Libete from Haiti, Cimarron from Colombia, Dol Arastra Bengkulu from Indonesia, Krar Collective from Ethiopia, Naygayiw Gigi Dance Troupe from Australia, Nukariik from Canada, Stelios Petrakis Quartet from Greece, Vocal Sampling from Cuba as well as Violons Barbares from Bulgaria, Mongolia and France. Aside from the nightly performances, there will be informative and interactive afternoon workshops throughout the three-day festival, revolving around the theme of ethno-musical significance. There will also be fringe events namely the Rainforest World Craft Bazaar and the Food and Village Mart, where you can buy the local arts, crafts and cuisine of Borneo, as well as the Borneo Tattoo Expo at Damai Central, where you can see the traditional tattoos of the indigenous tribes of Sarawak. Festival tickets and updates are now available online or from the ticketing agents listed at www.rwmf.net, with pre-sale prices available until August 4.
Malindo Air flies from KLIA to Kuching 28x weekly
TRAGEDI HAMLET As the world over commemorates the 400th anniversary of William Shakespeare’s passing this year, tributes pour in to celebrate his life and his work. Even in Malaysia, Shakespeare has not been forgotten and The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat has mounted its own year-long Shakespeare 400 season. One of the shows that will be staged is Tragedi Hamlet, an adaptation of Hamlet in Bahasa Malaysia but performed with full English surtitles. Directed by none other than Dato’ Faridah Merican, an icon in Malaysian theatre, this brand new Hamlet will feature a brand new cast that brings together some of the most exciting fresh blood with some of the most powerful names in Malaysian theatre such as Ali Alasri as Hamlet and Tria Aziz as Getrude. Taking on the title role of Hamlet is an up-and-coming actor Ali Alasri who just returned from Australia. In him, Dato’ Faridah sees a restless student, coming home to his father’s funeral and his mother’s second marriage to his uncle. Tria Aziz, the winner of reality show ‘Audition’ in 2004 and a mother herself, fits right into the role of Hamlet’s mother. Everything is falling into place including one of the show’s highlight which is the music. This time around, there will be a specially-commissioned score to accompany the actors that will be played live by a cellist, didgeridoo player and percussionist, heightening the dramatic aspects of the show. 6 | MALINDOMAG
Venue: The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat Date: 4-6 Aug @ 8:30pm; 7 Aug @ 3pm Ticket: RM45
COVER STORY MERDEKA
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COVER STORYW MERDEKA
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COVER STORY MERDEKA
Celebrating 59 years of Independence in
Malaysia
GOASEAN and MalindoMag brings you a special feature on Malaysia’s Independence month also known as ‘Merdeka’ month. This year’s Merdeka Day celebration theme is ‘Sehati Sejiwa’ (One Heart, One Soul). Apart from the main event which will be held on 31st of August, we have compiled a list of things to experience and places to visit during the Merdeka Month celebration in Malaysia.
About Merdeka Month During the Merdeka Month, you will see most Malaysians show their patriotism and love towards their culturally unique country by raising the Malaysian flag “Jalur Gemilang” almost everywhere nationwide, especially, on their vehicles, balcony of their homes and even along the streets. It is a national holiday which is celebrated on August 31 every year throughout Malaysia. 10 | MALINDOMAG
Go on a heritage trail Jalan-jalan@Kampung Baru
Kampung Baru is one of the oldest Malay settlements in the capital city. It is almost 117 years old and is located in the heart of the city. Explore the depths of its history and the significant events that have taken place in this prime location. Led by qualified guides with in-depth knowledge of Kampung Baru history, tourists will visit about 10 sites, which includes a traditional Malay house built in 1921 known as Master Mat’s house, Kelab Sultan Suleiman Gallery which showcases the history of the Malay political struggle and Gurdwara Tatt Khalsa built in 1922. During the two and a half hour guided walk, tourists will also have the opportunity to sample traditional delicacies such as bubor lambok, kuih-muih and the famous Nasi Lemak Antarabangsa at the Malay Food Street pit-stop. Free Guided Walk at Jalan-jalan@Kampung Baru Where: Bookings can be made in person at Kelab Sultan Sulaiman in Kampung Baru When: every Tuesday, Thursday and Sunday from 4.30pm to 7pm. Contact: 03 2698 0332 The full programme is available on www.visitkl.gov.my
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Little India @Brickfields Take a stroll through KL’s Little India, which is ‘big’ on culture, architecture and heritage. You can opt to explore Brickfields in your own time, at your own pace or join one of the free guided walking tours run by KL City Hall. It is an excellent way to gain real insight into the landmarks around Little India. This predominantly Indian enclave are home to interesting churches, temples and shrines and rows of pre-war shop houses. This two and a half hour guided walk, is held every Saturday at 8.30am. It is not necessary to book in advance, though it is recommended. The meeting place is the Vivekananda Ashram. The trip commences at the charming 107 year old Vivekananda Ashram (which is no longer open to the public) on Jalan Tun Sambanthan. It is a stunning example of old-world ashrama architecture with a picturesque front yard fronted by the striking statue of Vivekananda himself. Then the tour continues past the Hundred Quarters, which are rows of accommodation built in 1905 for the influx of civil servants, and through the Sam Kow Tong Temple, or Three Teachings Temple. A number of other temples dot the tour route, including the Sri Veera Hanuman temple and Sri Kandaswamy temple, with each more colourful and awe-inspiring than the next. Other places of worship along the walk include St Mary’s Orthodox Syrian Cathedral, Mahavihara Buddhist Temple, the Tamil Methodist Church, Temple of Fine Arts and the 35-ft multi-coloured fountain. Located just outside of central KL, Brickfields is easily accessible via any number of public transport systems including the LRT, KTM, and KL Rapid buses – but be prepared to experience some traffic congestion if you are going via the roads, as the area is notorious for heavy traffic during the morning and evening rush hour periods.
Free Guided Walk of Little India @ Brickfields Where: Gathering point at Vivekananda Ashram When: Every Saturday, 9am Tickets: 03 2698 0332 The full programme is available on www.visitkl.gov.my
Dataran Merdeka Heritage Walk This free guided tour, exclusively brought to you by the Kuala Lumpur City Hall, will take you on a journey through history and at the same time admire the olden day architecture round Dataran Merdeka, as it is one of the oldest part of the city. This old section of Kuala Lumpur is now an important historical enclave and a must visit for all historical and cultural enthusiasts when visiting Kuala Lumpur. The two and a half hour tour covers 11 heritage sites in the vicinity of Dataran Merdeka. They are the Sultan Abdul Samad Building built in 1894, the former High Court building (1909), the Federated Malay States Railway Station (1905), old City Hall (1896), Government Printing Office (1898), Chartered Bank (1919), St Mary Cathedral (1895), Royal Selangor Club (1884) and the field where the British Union Jack was lowered and the flag of an Independent Federation of Malaya raised for the first time on August 31, 1957. Free Dataran Merdeka Heritage Guided Tour Starting point : Kuala Lumpur City Gallery Time: 9.00am - 11.30am ( Monday, Wednesday and Saturday) Registration and booking: phone: +603 269 80332 Email: pelancongan@dbkl.gov.my The full programme is available on www.visitkl.gov.my MALINDOMAG | 11
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Go Experience the Merdeka Parade The highlight of the Merdeka month is celebrated annually on August 31st. This year’s celebration would be held at Dataran Merdeka like in previous years and people from all walks of life are invited to the event. The national day commemorates the declaration of Independence of Malaysia from the British Empire on August 31, 1957. Malaysians celebrate this big event with great excitement, fireworks and with the grand Merdeka Parade. While every ma jor city has its own celebration of Hari Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur is still the place to be at this time of the year. Waving their flags with happy smiling faces everywhere express the patriotism and love of the Malaysians towards their unique country. This is one of the finest times to witness the unity of the
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Malaysian society, as people of all races and religions come together at Dataran Merdeka – the venue for the parade, to witness the harmonious event. We suggest getting there pretty early, around 7am if you are planning to grab a good spot during the widely-photographed event. Dataran Merdeka, which is situated just right across the iconic Sultan Abdul Samad building, can be reached via the nearest public transportation which is LRT Masjid Jamek. Be warned also of Malaysia’s unpredictable weather: bring an umbrella or a rain poncho in case of a sudden downfall. For more on Malaysia, Truly Asia and other fantastic ASEAN destination,s visit www.GOASEAN.com or tune in to Astro channel 737 for more travel tips.
CAREER IN AVIATION
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CAREER IN AVIATION
AN All Rounder By Sharmila Vella
Image by Siti Aisyah
Patience is a virtue and Wilfred Wong knows too well that patience is the key to deal with all sorts of passengers’ complains and temperaments. The 47 year old Regional Manager for ground operations in Sabah and Sarawak has a lot in his plate but he takes up the challenge and runs Malindo Air’s East Malaysia airport stations meticulousl y and systematicall y. Besides ensuring the day to day operations runs smoothl y, he also leads an operational team to deliver excellent and safe services across ramp and passenger services function. Having 22 years of aviation experience behind him, has given him the insight to deal with any problem that comes his way. In fact, he enjoys the challenges that are thrown to him and confesses that every day he faces problems that keeps him on his toes. To Wilfred it is the adrenaline rush that keeps him motivated in his job. Aside to his demanding job, he enjoys the outdoor and loves going scuba diving when he has the time to indulge. He also enjoys the nature and visiting other countries.
Q: What are your responsibilities of being a Regional Manager for ground operations in Sabah and Sarawak. Being a Regional Manager of ground operation is a big challenge especiall y when it comes to day to day operations. My duty ensures all the stations run smoothl y and according to the Company and Authority policy. I also manage ground and flight operations of Malindo Air in East Malaysia. My other duties also involves checking on aircraft handling, managing passenger services, managing air cargo operations and managing ticket sales. Q: What is the most rewarding part of your job? To make an unhappy customer happy and satisfied with our service. As the famous saying goes “A happy customer is a satisfied customer”. Another rewarding part of my job is when I settle a big problem that arises in the fastest time possible to avoid any other complications. Q: What are the challenges you face at your job? When there is a last-minute flight cancellation due to unforeseen reasons. The most challenging part of my job is to inform passengers on the flight delay or cancellation as there will be many dissatisfied passengers to deal with.
Q: What is your advice to those who would like to be Station Managers? The job requires a lot of patience. You need to be calm and collected to handle any complication or problem that arises. You also need the passion and honesty in handling your task. It is a team work and you need to be flexible and be a team player in order for everything to run smoothly. Q: Tell us about how you started your career in the Aviation Industry? It started after I called it a stop to my leisure diving industry as a dive master. My first job in aviation industry is being an Airport Representive in Philippine Airlines. In 1998 due to the economy turmoil, Philippine Airline had to cease its operations. Subsequently, I joined AirAsia as a Station Manager for Kota Kinabalu station. Thereafter I joined Firefly for a short time before joining Malindo Air. Q: What does Merdeka mean for you? To me, Merdeka Day is a time to remember how our leaders got Independence from the British. It is a time where Malaysians are patriotic and feel a sense of loyalty and pride towards our country. Q: How do you celebrate Independence Day? Proudly putting up Malaysia and Sabah flag in front of my house garage to show my patriotism towards my country. I also watch the live screening of Merdeka parade happening in Kuala Lumpur. MALINDOMAG | 15
CONNECT HAMMAM SPA
Hammam Spa Stepping Into Moroccan Ecstacy
By Sharmila Vella
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f you are looking for a unique spa experience, then look no further than the traditional Moroccan encounter with their ancient method of body exfoliation and massage at the Hammam Spa in Kuala Lumpur. The Hammam (bath house) has its origins from ancient Greek-Roman bathhouse culture. It is a practice which has charmed and influenced thousands from different cultures throughout history. While your imagination takes you on a mystical journey into the past, this steam and body exfoliation followed by massage is part of the authentic traditions of Morocco. Unlike a traditional spa treatment, on arrival to the Hammam Spa, your experience will involve three different rooms. A warm room to acclimatise your body to the heat, the main hot hammam area where your personal therapist will carry out the luxury cleansing and bathing ritual and a decadent lounge area to lie back and enjoy that moment of relaxation and calm. While you are enjoying the lounge area, you will be served Moroccan mint tea to aid in restoring and
balancing your fluid levels and a sweet Moroccan pastry called baklava for your sweet palate. The spa is beautifully decorated in typical Moroccan design with its long, stunning tiled space in the regal Moroccan style with flickering wall sconces, courtyards and plenty of private nooks and crannies. Hammam Spa incorporates beauty and well-being into its rituals that help purify the mind, body and spirit. The spa provides you with a spirited and cultured social environment in which to relax, revive the mind and soften the skin. The treatment begins with a cleansing ritual that uses steam and water to effectively wash away all the dead skin that your body has built up over time. The experienced Moroccan therapist will start with a scalp massage using essential oil followed by applying henna and black soap all over the body in the heart of the Hammam after resting on a warm marble slab in a private area. Every part of your body will be soaped from head to toe. It is like being a child again and getting pampered. After being left to soak for 10 to 15 minutes in the hot sauna room, the therapist will vigorously exfoliate using
a special scrubbing mitt beginning with the back, moving on the shoulders, neck, chest, stomach and legs. Feel your cares melt away as your skin is gently sloughed of impurities as you are rinsed from head to toe, by buckets of warm water. The second step in the Hammam ritual is Moorish body envelopment. It is a special traditional recipe of Moorish culture to use pure volcanic clay base to polish your body. Volcanic clay is rich in minerals and when it is infused with the essence of aromatic medicinal plants, it leaves your body soft and shiny. After this is your traditional Moroccan massage as you are made to relax at the expertise of the therapist as she releases all the tension with a combination of deep pressure applied at specific points. You can choose your favourite essences which will be infused with precious Argan oil. Argan oil is a rich source of Vitamin E and is highly valued for its hydrating and anti-aging qualities when used as a massage oil. Now you can enjoy the Moroccan culture right here in Malaysia at Bangsar Village 11 or Publican Shopping Mall.
For more information, visit www.hammamspas.com or call +603 62010881 for spa package 16 | MALINDOMAG
WANDERLUST
Top 10 Places to Travel For
Pre-Wedding Photos By Carissa Gan Text from Kaodim.com
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raving a taste of adventure for your pre-wedding photoshoot? If you have wanderlust in your veins and would not mind shelling out a little more cash, a destination photoshoot is the ideal opportunity to travel while having a collection of romantic photographs to mark the beginning of your marriage. If your budget does not allow you to fly all the way to Paris or San Francisco, you could still have a cost-efficient getaway in Southeast Asia while reserving the bulk of your budget for your wedding. Here are some gorgeous landscapes you can feature in your pre-wedding photos! 18 | MALINDOMAG
Bali, Indonesia
‘Bali ‘ Photo credit: tootlers.com
Bali is internationally renowned for the jewel waters that wrap around the sandy shores of its pristine beaches, and the jaw-dropping sunsets that hang over the island. Dig your toes into the soft sand and pose against the scenic expanse of the blue waters that stretch into the horizon. If you are feeling extra adventurous, you could take a trip to the mountains up in Kintamani or the busy Ubud Market for a change of environment. Malindo Air flies from KLIA to Bali 14x weekly
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Hong Kong An energetic metropolis that never sleeps, Hong Kong boasts some breathtaking sights namely the serene Kowloon Park and sparkling Victoria Harbor. Kowloon Park will charm you with its serenity, while Victoria Harbor just leaves you breathless at its view. Nestled between Hong Kong City and Kowloon Peninsula, Victoria Harbor is regarded as the largest harbor in Asia and the third largest in the world. At night, the buildings fronting the water, light up resplendently, their colourful reflections glinting in the dark water, and the night skyline of Hong Kong is a beauty to behold.
‘Victoria Harbor’ Photo credit: chinatour.com
Malindo Air flies from KLIA to Hong Kong 7x weekly
Singapore Singapore offers a mixture of classic and urban backdrops. The area surrounding Gardens By The Bay is a popular spot for photos especially late in the evening or at night, when the stunning architecture lights up against the dark, velvety sky. Or if you are lusting for a playful, thematic feel, Universal Studios in Singapore has stunning photo opportunities set against its unique rides and retrothemed decor. There is also Ha ji Lane, which broadcasts the hipster aspect of Singapore through interesting graffiti and murals by local artists. ‘Gardens By The Bay’ Photo credit: Carissa Gan
Malindo Air flies from KLIA to Singapore 28x weekly
Malacca, Malaysia Regaled for its charm and historical elements, Malacca remains as one of Malaysia’s many gems, bursting at the seams with heritage, history and culture.It is tainted with imprints of previous centuries from when it was once colonised by the Dutch, Portugese and British. Malacca offers exceptional photo opportunities such as churches, heritage hotels, and the celebrated Jonker Street, hemmed together by cute little shops and stalls selling souvenirs and cultural snacks. Malindo Air flies from Penang to Malacca 4x weekly
‘Jonker Street’ Photo credit: hotelsentralriverviewmelaka.com.my
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Perth, Australia Perth is bl essed with beautiful terrains, from a myriad of sprawling parks and gardens to photogenic buildings around the city. Autumn is a great season to shoot in Hyde Park. Picture mapl e trees raining down golden-orange l eaves around you whil e golden sunlight filters through the trees. It is the perfect romantic setting! You could also check out London Court in the city, a littl e all e ywa y lined with interesting shops th at border between English vinta ge and classic modernism.
‘London Court’ Photo credit: perthtouristcentre.com.au
Malindo Air flies from KLIA to Perth 12x weekly
Delhi, India Delhi sits proudly in North India as the country’s capital territory. Lodi Gardens is loved for its lush green scenery and historical monuments, and you and your photographer will emerge from the gardens with a broad range of striking images. Another great location in Delhi is Neemrana Fort-Palace, a grand hotel with hanging gardens that is also one of India’s oldest heritage forts. Constructed in the 15th century and winner of the “Certificate of Excellence, 2013” award, this hotel provides a scenic view of the countryside, with rolling terrains in the background.
‘Neemrana Fort Palace’ Photo credit: avnishdhoundiyal.com
Malindo Air flies from KLIA to Delhi 11x weekly
Sanya, China
‘Yalong Bay’ Photo credit: whatsonsanya.com
Malindo Air flies from KLIA to Sanya 2x weekly 20 | MALINDOMAG
The sun dissolves into brilliant hues of purpl e, orange and gold across the horizon of Sanya, where cl ean sandy beaches overlook the expanse of the cl ear blue ocean. It does not get any more romantic th an this! Sanya is a city on the southern tip of China’s Hainan Island, with a quiet el egance th at rivals Bali’s beautiful shores. The golden beach along Yalong Ba y and cl ear skies th at eventuall y melt into glorious sunsets are just spl endid for romantic photos.
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Ho Chi Minh, Vietnam Ho Chih Minh is a buzzing city th at pulses with energy, renowned for its many templ es and 21st century skyscrapers. This city contains a pl ethora of gems such as the Saigon Opera House, also referred to as the Municipal Theatre. Designed in 1897 by French architect Eugene Ferret, this ma jestic building refl ects historical French Colonial architecture and adds a 19th century spin on your prewedding photos. Malindo Air flies from KLIA to Ho Chi Minh 14x weekly
‘Saigon Opera House’ Photo credit: kyhoahotel.com.vn
Batam, Indonesia Located onl y an hour awa y from Singapore, this island is home to coastal villa ges and beautiful nature, with a wide arra y of luxurious resorts and golf courses. Batam is perfect for picturesque pre-wedding photos set a gainst the ocean and dazzling sunsets.
Malindo Air flies from Subang to Batam 6x weekly ‘Batam Beach’ Photo credit: photovigor.blogspot.com
Bandung, Indonesia Nicknamed the Flower City, Bandung is well-regarded for its panoramic mountains and lush nature. It is the perfect city to travel to if you are looking to implement elements of nature into your photographs. Have your shoot at Stone Garden with looming gray mountains in the background, or be enveloped by towering pine trees at the pine forest known as Taman Hutan Raya Juanda. Do not forget to browse the cute coffee shops at the entrance of the forest. Malindo Air flies from KLIA to Bandung 14x weekly
‘Taman Hutan Raya Juanda’ Photo credit: pariwisatabandung.info
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WANDERLUST MIRI
By Sharmila Vella
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Image and text by Tourism Malaysia & Siti Rachael
teeped in a rich history of mankind existence 40,000 year ago to housing the Borneo Rainforest to UNESCO World Heritage Gunung Mulu National Park, Miri, Sarawak has emerged as an interesting and popular destination in the global arena. Home to diverse indigenous tribes and endemic flora and fauna, this serene coastal city in northeastern Sarawak, started out as a small settlement of fishing village to now a modern city, some one hundred years later. Quickly gaining its popularity in tourism, Miri became the 10th city in Malaysia to be granted official city status in 2005, the first non-state capital city to be bestowed such status. Although Miri has long been known for its exotic national parks and caves, its underwater world is now gaining attention of scuba divers ever since the untouched coral reefs and marine life were discovered in recent years. Besides being the birthplace of the Malaysian petroleum industry, this oil and timber rich city is the main tourist gateway to Gunung Mulu National Park, Loagan Bunut National Park, Lambir Hills National Park, Niah National Park and Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park. The Gunung Mulu National Park with its Sarawak Chamber is one of the favourite eco-tourism destinations in the world. Besides being surrounded by thick Rainforest jungle, Miri is also famous for its local delicacies. Hawkers’ food and the famous ‘Tamu’ or the ‘Farmer’s Market’ is where local vendors sell a variety of tropical fruits and vegetables at a nominal price to the tourists and locals. 24 | MALINDOMAG
The local delicacies are a must try for any visitors visiting Miri. Among the unique dishes to try are Sarawak Laksa and the famous Kolok Mee. The Laksa is a noodle soup with chicken or seafood and coconut milk as the main content of the soup whereas Kolok Mee is egg noodles fried in crushed garlic and fresh seafood. Also famous in Miri are Dim Sums. The popular delicacy is found in various teahouses. They contain varied ingredients like beef, pork, snails, prawns, vegetables and many others. So take the opportunity to savour the ordinary to the exotic as you enjoy the local foods such as sago grubs, ‘temilok’ (marine worms), jungle snails and ‘umai’ (raw fish salad) or continental fare like rice with meat dishes and vegetables, which are readily available everywhere. Sarawak layer cake (kek lapis) is also a speciality in Sarawak. The layer cake comes in a variety of flavours and colours to indulge and it is also a nice gift to bring home for friends and families to enjoy. Visiting anywhere in Sarawak will not be complete if you do not visit the longhouses. Longhouses are the traditional houses of many of the natives in Sarawak such as the Iban, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu. A longhouse is a terraced street of separate dwellings covered by one roof. A tuai rumah (headman) is the head of the longhouse. Every family has their own separate quarters or rooms. Communal activities like festivals and weddings are carried out on the verandah. It is very interesting to see how the culture and traditions are still practiced and maintained in Sarawak.
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Gunung Mulu National Park The breathtaking wonders of Mother Nature is easily appreciated in the Mulu Park as it is both captivating and beautiful. It is without a doubt, one of the most beautiful park in Borneo, as well as being the biggest park in Sarawak. This UNESCO World Heritage National Park features its two highest peaks, Gunung Mulu (2376m) and Gunung Api (1710m). In between are rugged karst mountains, deep gorges with crystal-clear rivers, and home to some exceptionally diverse wildlife. Mulu’s most famous hiking attractions are the Pinnacles, a forest of razor-sharp limestone spires, and the so-called Headhunters’ Trail, which follows an old tribal war path down to Limbang. The caves, cliffs, gorges and rock pinnacles are limestone formations dating from between 17 and 40 million years ago. Within Mulu National Park lies the biggest underground cave chamber of the world called the Sarawak Chamber. According to the BBC’s Planet Earth series, 40 Boeing 747 aircraft can fit in it. Also within the Mulu Park you can find the longest cave of Southeast Asia, the Clearwater Cave with a documented length of well over 75 kilometers. The Malaysian Ministry of Tourism is now trying to get Mulu listed as Global Geopark.
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Lambir Hills National Park Lambir Hills National Park is one of the world’s most complex and diverse forest eco-system. In a total area of just 6,952 hectares, experts have found what appears to be the greatest level of plant biodiversity on the planet. It is not only plant life that is diverse and plentiful at Lambir 237 different species of birds, flying squirrels, wild pigs, gibbons, many different types of monkey, various species of deer, and untold insects and other invertebrates, all combine to create Lambir’s rich biological kaleidoscope. The park is also home to some of its picturesque waterfalls, scattered pools, good birdwatching and impressive tall trees in the tropical Borneo Rainforest.
Niah National Park Getting there Malindo Air flies to Miri from KLIA 7x weekly. Book your Flight + Hotel package now via www. malindoholidays.com
The park’s popularity became known the world over when archeologists led by Tom Harrisson discovered evidence of human existence dating back some 40,000 years ago. The oldest modern human remains discovered in Southeast Asia were found at Niah, making the park one of the most important archaeological sites in the world. As one of the birthplaces of civilization, Niah Park quickly reached its fame among archeologists from the western MALINDOMAG | 25
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world who came and started their excavation in the Niah caves. Rock paintings were also found in what has become known as the Painted Cave, and the discovery of several small canoe-like coffins (death ships) indicate that this site was once used as a burial ground. At the heart of the park is the Great Cave, one of the largest caverns in the world. The caves also accommodate a staggering number of bats and are an important nesting site for swiftlets, some of whose species supply the vital ingredient for bird’s-nest soup. Traditionally, the Penan are custodians and collectors of the nests, while the Iban have the rights to the caves’ other commodity, bat and bird guano, which is highly valued as fertilizers.
Niah Cave
Miri Crocodile Farm and Mini Zoo This is your chance to see crocodiles of different species at a close range. It is the first and the largest Crocodile Farm in the northern region of Sarawak. The Crocodile Farm cum Mini Zoo is registered and recognised by Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora. The farm also housed other exotic animal like sun bears, snakes and bird from tropical countries. The crocodile are housed in natural breeding enclosure and man-made sanctuary ponds within the 22 acres farm which provide a safe and secured environment for visitors to see them.
Canada Hill Canada Hill is a limestone ridge overlooking the town and offering excellent views of Miri and the surrounding area. The historical Oil Well No 1, known as the “Grand Old Lady”, is situated on top of Canada Hill. It was here that oil was first struck by Sarawak in 1910. Nowadays the site also houses a very well designed and interesting Petroleum Museum, which traces the history and technological development of the oil and gas industries in Malaysia. 10 | MALINDOMAG 26
Sarawak Kek Lapis
Miri-Sibuti Coral National Park
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The very first untouched reefs in the region were discovered offshore in the late 90’s and the Government has moved quickl y Coral Reefs
to protect the area. In 2007, the Miri-Sibuti Coral Reefs National Park was gazetted protecting 186,930 hectares of the South China Sea. The variety of corals and other marine life on the reefs rivals the best in the region and has been compared to those in Papua New Guinea and the Maldives. Miri-Sibuti is the breeding ground for 800 species of hard and soft corals and over 40 species of nudibranchs have been sighted. Gorgonians, anemones, sponges, giant clams, and crinoids are also abundant in these areas. Fish species commonl y sighted include trigger fish, parrot fish, clown fish, fusiliers, angelfish, butterfl y fish, sea perch, lizardfish, batfish, barracudas, wrasses, groupers, stingrays, and sharks.
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here are travelers who circle the globe in search of breathtaking views. They would be spoilt for choice in Langkawi Island. Daybreak offers you a magical experience as the sunrise dazzles the senses. This is the place you head to for a tropical island holiday with a difference. An idyllic place that is far from the madding crowd. The outstanding natural landscapes of the Langkawi Islands proclaim them a true tropical paradise. Well, perhaps more than just nature lovers. This idyllic hotel is also a perfect place to kindle or maybe even rekindle the romance in your life. Mesmerizing sunsets featuring myriad hues of mysterious indigos, ruby reds, fuchsias and fiery gold are a daily spectacle. Guests could view the elemental twilights from their balcony itself, or choose a romantic stroll along the waterfront at dusk, or dine alfresco on the Boardwalk. The popular Pantai Cenang, renowned for its night time revelry, bustling air and pretty beach, is a mere 5 minutes away from the hotel.
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ROOMS Getting there Malindo Air flies to Langkawi from KLIA 21x weekly and 28x weekly from Subang. Book your Flight + Hotel package now via www. malindoholidays.com
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Cosy, comfortable rooms and facilities are a must. After all, a romantic getaway can surely be ruined by less than perfect accommodations. On this score, you do not have to worry at all. The resort has undergone extensive refurbishing in recent times, and boasts spanking new facilities and fresh room ambience. Relax in a choice of oceanfacing accommodation along the exquisite turquoise waters of
Langkawi’s coast or opt for the green vistas of the hill and garden view. There are a total of 209 rooms, some renovated with new motifs while others retaining the rustic charm of before. Some of the rooms have a great view of the garden and the hills, while the rest faces the glorious turquoise seas. There are also two special Signature Suites available for those who prefer to indulge in luxury.
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your life as a couple than a fresh, reinvigorated body and spirit.
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Enjoy a variety of Asian and international delicacies with a view overlooking the Straits of Malacca. Seagull Coffee House is an all day outlet, serving a selection of delectable continental and local buffet for breakfast, ala carte for lunch and dinner. This is a place you can kick back, enjoy the best of local and continental offerings and sip a refreshing drink amidst a warm, laidback tropical ambience.
meetings and big events. They can accommodate up to 700 pax depending on the setting requirements. They all come with full meeting and function facilities.
Resorts World Langkawi also houses a spa and an outdoor pool. In addition, there is also a convenience store on the premises. Our friendly folks at the tour desk can arrange for activities such as water sports and island tours. Keep in mind that Langkawi is a treasure trove of both visible and hidden attractions that will take multiple visits to unearth. Its wondrous beauty, the charm of its people, the surprising flora and fauna and the unforgettable vistas will leave you breathless every single time. Visit www.rwlangkawi.com for more information. Resorts World Langkawi, Tanjung Malai, 07000 Langkawi, Kedah Darul Aman, Malaysia
Business hours: 7.00am - 11.00pm
LOBBY LOUNGE Catch up with other travelers. Make new friends. Meet the locals. Enjoy some delicious tropical cocktails as you take in the sights and sounds of an idyllic holiday. The Lobby Lounge is a great place for cocktails. In the evenings, talented musicians are ready to serenade you with some entertaining live music as you socialize among friends and families.
FACILITIES The Mediterranean theme of the hotel extends throughout the complex, and you can see it at the Grand Ballroom too. Impeccably-finished and equipped with modern conference facilities, the Grand Ballroom will add a touch of Mediterranean grandeur to your conferences and functions. Resorts World Langkawi also has meeting rooms and a multipurpose Hall that can cater for functions,
TAMAN SARI HERITAGE SPA The best of the Royal Javanese spa traditions are brought especially for guests of Resorts World Langkawi. Rest amidst the pampering ambience of this beautiful spa as the experts minister to your relaxation needs. The Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa provides Javanese massage and some of the popular packages are Royal Spa Treatments, Herbal Bath, Stone Message and Couples Package for a romantic and relaxing spa experience. You and your significant other would certainly appreciate the experience of well-trained staffs at the spa, as there are several special packages tailored to them. What better way to begin
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HOTEL the month picks of
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The Ma jestic Malacca, Malaysia From MYR 596 per room per night Located on the banks of the river which in yesteryear teemed with Chinese junks and spice-laden vessels from all over the world, The Ma jestic Malacca provides a glimpse into the splendid saga of an extraordinary empire. Steeped in a rich tapestry of multicultural influences reflected in its heritage architecture, diverse lifestyles and eclectic cuisine, this classic hotel is an integral part of Malacca’s colourful history. The heart of the hotel is a restored 1920s Straits Settlement mansion complete with its original porcelain tile flooring and teakwood fittings. It has been sympathetically extended to house the guest rooms and suites as well as an award-winning spa that is a reflection of that era, melding luxury, modernity and tradition.
Cititel Hotel Penang, Malaysia From MYR 259 per room per night An architectural landmark by itself in the city and standing a magnificient 16-storey high in the heart of George Town, Penang, is the 4-star Cititel Penang, the best propositioned hotel in Penang Island. Strategically situated within Upper Penang Road (UPR), in the city’s heritage enclave of George Town, Penang, Malaysia, Cititel Penang offers 451 comfortably and well-appointed guestrooms of various categories with panoramic sea views and heritage views of the city, the north and south channels including the iconic Penang Bridge.
Grandis Hotel Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia From MYR 445 per room per night Named after Ascidieria Grandis (Eria Grandis), an endemic orchid found on Mount Kinabalu. The latest hotel to grace Kota Kinabalu’s sublime landscape sits in the heart of the city, a mere 15 minutes’ drive from Kota Kinabalu International Airport, and right next to the hippest mall in town. Our ideal location makes us the perfect retreat for those wishing to explore the area’s eclectic shopping, dining, and tourist attractions.
Thistle Hotel Johor Bahru, Malaysia From MYR 379 per room per night Thistle Johor Bahru is located in the heart of Johor Bahru, one of Malaysia’s most important business and tourist centres. A luxury 5-star hotel, it has all the facilities you could wish for, access to free Wi-Fi in guestrooms and public areas, swimming pools and health spa to restaurants and bars. The hotel is also an ideal base from which to explore this fascinating part of South East Asia, with Singapore just a few minutes drive away. Whether it is for business or pleasure, Thistle Johor Bahru provides the very best of Malaysia, including its legendary hospitality.
Vivanta by Ta j Rebak Island Langkawi, Malaysia From MYR 664 per room per night Imagine being on your very own private island. Where the blue Andaman sea flirts with the secluded beaches and vibrant jungles across 390 acres of discovery. Imagine unwinding at Vivanta by Ta j – Rebak Island, one of the top resorts in Langkawi.An island with tropical climate, stunning rock formations and a lush forest that goes back a 100 million years, this 5-star resort in Langkawi is kissed by crystal clear waters that teem with marine life, making it perfect for exciting water sports and recreational activities. At the resort, the soothing whisper of the waves, the sound of the birds, the fragrance of flowers and herbs and the comfort of attentive service offer a glimpse of a truly special tropical paradise.
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IN-FLIGHT TRAVEL INSURANCE
Be Prepared for any Mishaps During Vacation
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olidays are all about quality family time, but travelling with young children is sometimes quite exhausting. Here are our tips to help you overcome the tantrums, tears and mishaps during your vacation.
Health first Put together a simple first aid kit that can cope with the day-to-day trips and slips. It is amazing how quickly a little “magic” cream will mend a scraped knee. Include: • plasters of various sizes (or a strip of cut-to-size plasters and scissors as long as you remember not to pack it in your hand luggage if you are flying) • antiseptic cream • hand sanitiser • wet wipes • a triangular bandage (which has many uses) • child-strength paracetamol • thermometer • anti-sting cream • travel sickness tablets • teething remedies(depending on the age of your child) And if your child is asthmatic, always carry an inhaler in your carry-on bag in case of an attack on-board.
Destination, destination, destination If your child is very young consider your holiday destination carefully. Research the immunisations and medication recommended, as well as how easy it will be to get nappies or the right baby milk formula. And if your child has food allergies, it always pays to know the safe places to dine. That does not mean you can not be adventurous, but you also do not want to make life too difficult. Getting the packing right If you are flying, pack a daysack of activities for your children to keep them happy. Go one step further and wrap each activity in colourful paper or newspaper. Just unwrapping a “present” will keep them occupied for hours. Before you leave home, take a photo of the contents of your bag, so you can keep tabs on what you have got with you. Consider loading a few child-friendly games and apps onto an iPad. An iPod Touch is ideal for older children: choose a few educational games, a few films and let them record their holiday using the camera. Just make sure you pack some headphones: there are only so many times an adult should be made to listen to their child’s favourite soundtrack. Snack attack Pack a few snacks. Raisins and dry cereal are great not only because they are healthy, but because they are fiddly and time-consuming to eat, keeping the little ones busy for a while. If you need to pack baby food, choose pouches rather than jars, as they are lighter and
less likely to break. No-one wants to start a holiday with a handbag full of banana puree. Ditch the buggy If you are planning an activity holiday, think about trading the buggy in for a sturdy baby carrier. If you are visiting an old city with cobbles, ancient ruins or planning a rural escape, a buggy is just inconvenient. There are some great baby backpacks on the market that can be used as day sacks. Take the buggy If you are staying at a resort or a villa then having a buggy that reclines will make it easier for you to stay by the pool or go out for dinner, as your child is able to nap comfortably. Strollers are also allowed right up to the flight gate so you do not have to carry your child around. Just remember not to load it up with too much stuff – you will be asked to empty and collapse it at security. Travelling with young children can be stressful, but with a little planning, some of the pitfalls can be avoided. Just remember that all the little hiccups make great holiday memories in the end. This article is brought to you by Chubb Insurance Malaysia Berhad (‘Chubb’) as a convenience to readers and is not intended to constitute advice or recommendations upon which a reader may rely.
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CONNECT Feast
Flavours of Peranakan Cuisine at
By Sharmila Vella Images by Siti Aisyah
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s Malaysia is known for blending traditions and interracial marriages, it is no surprise that the rich culture of Malay and Chinese cuisines will be mixed as well. Peranakan, or in other terms, ‘Baba Nyonya’, is a mix of two different customs and traditions, and the term was coined back in the late 15th century when interracial marriages first began between Chinese immigrants and local Malays in Malaya. Riding on the popularity of Peranakan culture, Bibik Heritage has taken its essence and offers authentic Peranakan cuisine at its restaurant in Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2). Baba is referred to male Peranakan while women are known as Nyonyas and if they are older, Bibiks. Hence the name of the restaurant, Bibik Heritage. The restaurant is complemented by the fashions and accessories at Bibik Closet as props and local delicacies at Baba Bar. The Bibik Heritage restaurant projects the design, architecture and ambience of a Peranakan house while recapturing the essence of the Baba and Nyonya heritage and culture such as the distinctive fashion, food and decorative elements. Peranakan design elements are typified by flora and fauna motif which symbolises auspicious and positive elements such as prosperity, happiness and harmony. Here at Bibik Heritage, the flavours of the past are reproduced with scrupulous authenticity, bringing a selection of perennial favourites like Melaka Asam Laksa, Popiah Chee, Fried Mee Siam, Bibik Fried Rice, Peranakan Laksa and famous desserts like Bubur Cha Cha and Nyonya Cendol.
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Nyonya cooking is the result of blending Chinese ingredients with various distinct spices and cooking techniques used by the Malay/ Indonesian food that is similarly tangy, aromatic, spicy and herbal. The 24-hour eatery uses a variety of spices and an abundance of coconut milk in their sauce-based dishes. MalindoMag team were invited to do a food review of the restaurant. We started with Popiah Chee as appetisers. Popiah is fried spring roll filled with chicken, prawn and mushroom stuffing that goes well with homemade chili sauce dip. It was crispy and delicious and even the homemade chili sauce had the right amount of sweet and sour taste that complemented the popiah. Then we delved into Melaka Asam Laksa, which is a thick rice noodles served in a tangy fishy gravy garnished with fish chunks, shredded cucumber, lettuce, pineapple, onion and fragrant mint leaves. It has a mixture of taste that blends well with your palate. A must try dish is the fried Mee Siam. It is basically thin rice vermicelli which is stir fried in a special sauce with prawn, shredded egg and fried chicken. It is slightly spicy but the combination with egg and chicken is simply amazing. Then we had the Peranakan Laksa which is something like Curry Mee. It has coconut cream curry chicken broth with prawns and thick sambal. One can choose a choice of meehoon, yellow noodle or kway teow. For dessert, the traditional Bubur Cha Cha is a sweet course comprising sweet potato, yam, pearl sago and taro medley in a light coconut sauce. Another must try dessert is the Nyonya Cendol which is a mix of cendol, kidney beans and palm sugar in coconut milk swirled around shaved ice. It is a good thirst quenching dessert to have on a hot day. Bibik Heritage also serves traditional Nyonya kuih (local sweet delicacy) like seri muka, kueh lapis and talam cendol. So next time when you are at KLIA2, make a pit-stop and try these delicious cuisine at Bibik Heritage.
Fried Mee Siam
Peranakan Laksa
Popiah Chee
Melaka Asam Laksa
Nyonya Cendol
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TurboJet • Economy Class Less HK$10 per one way • Super Class Less HK$25 per one way • Premier Grand Class Less HK$40 per one way* Hong Kong (Sheung Wan) to Macau only Plaza Premium Lounge 20% savings on Plaza Premium Lounge access at : • Kuala Lumpur International Airport • Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) • Plaza Premium Lounge, Kota Kinabalu International Airport • Plaza Premium Lounge, Kuching International Airport • Plaza Premium Lounge, Penang International Airport • Plaza Premium Lounge, Langkawi International Airport • Plaza Premium Lounge, Senai International Airport • Plaza Premium Lounge, Singapore Changi Airport Vasan Eye Care, Trichy India 10% savings on surgery and optical consultation charges and complimentary of registration fee Vasan Dental Care, Trichy India 10% savings on treatments Complimentary on registration, consultation OPG and Cephogram
The Whisky Bar KL 20% savings on total bill
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FEAST KAMPONG KRAVERS
Images courtesy of Kampung Kravers
There are some things Malaysians tend to miss when living abroad, like friends, families, and the various local cuisines. Even the most adventurous of stomachs will eventually long for the comfort and goodness that only homegrown favourites can provide. It was based on this ‘conviction’ that Kampong Kravers was setup. A venture by two friends, with a need to bring food from home wherever they travelled. Equipped with a recipe passed down from generation to generation, karipap (curry puff) was created using only the best and fresh ingredients. Kampong Kravers products are made in a halal kitchen, with the finest produce, with no added msg, preservatives or colouring. In addition to their range of Premium Spiral Karipaps, they have added a range of Nasi Kandar Curry Paste, frozen paste, cakes, creampuffs, snacks, and a whole range of ready-to-eat items, under the Kampong Kravers’ family. This company believes in the concept of ‘variety being the spice of life’. Their premium spiral 40 | MALINDOMAG
karipaps, with a ‘melt-in-themouth’ pastry, comes in a variety of different and very interesting flavours such as ‘hot & spicy’ chicken, beef, lamb, tuna, sardine and sweet potato, to ‘sweet, rich & creamy’ durian, cempedak, apple custard, banana gula melaka, to the famous mushroom mayonnaise flavour. Their range of Nasi Kandar curry paste consist of a sambal paste, a mutton marsala, a dhall curry, and curry paste for squid, shrimp, fish, chicken and beef. All very hearty, and robust in flavours. They have a range of frozen pre-cooked paste, which they call their ‘curries in a hurry’, from freezer to stove, to table in less than 30 mins. Spice marinade for meats, chili paste for nasi lemak, curry paste for chicken, meat or seafood, mihum briyani, curry laksa, and nyonya laksam. These are all definitely worth a try. And if you are in a hurry, their recent introduction of pre-cooked, pre-packed ‘Meals for 2’, is good to grab. You just need to heat, serve, and eat. It comes in six different flavours like ayam lemak chili padi,
ayam asam pedas, ayam telur masin, ayam masak merah, ayam kurma, and ayam rendang Johor. Kampung Kravers also have cream puffs and cakes. They are made in small batches, and made fresh every day. The light and fluffy puffs comes in a choice of rich and creamy Vanilla, Cempedak, Durian, or Custard filings.
Nyonya Laksam
FEAST KAMPONG KRAVERS
The variety of foods in Kampong Kravers
We also serve decadent cakes of golden sugee, banana, rich chocolate and fruit cakes which are wholesome in flavours. There’s a total of seven Kampong Kravers cafes or kiosks now. We are in Atria, Empire Shopping Gallery, NU Sentral, Sunway Putra Mall, Subang Skypark Main Building and in the Departure Lounge. Check out Kampong Kravers website for their food and beverage menu, and their range of retail products. Or, better still, pay one of their outlets a worthy visit, and try their signature Nasi Lemak Basmati with Curry Chicken, or Spiced Marinated Chicken, Mihun Briyani, Nyonya Laksam, karipaps, cream puffs. Equipped with a halal certified
central kitchen with pastry and hot kitchen facilities, blast freezers and other high-tech equipment, Kampong Kravers have expanded into the export market, and is also in the business of developing and providing products for those in the food and travel industry. One of the aims of Kampong Kravers when they started was to provide employment to single mothers. In keeping with this intention, PAYONG was established to assist single mothers and the less privileged in the marketing and sales of their food products. There are cookies, snacks, and other products under PAYONG, for sale in their cafes. Kampong Kravers is also available on OFFPEAK & FoodPanda.
Chocolate cake
Nasi Kandar range of curries
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IN-FLIGHT In-Flight Movie
Movie The Lego Movie Cast: Roy Lee, Dan Lin, John Powers Middleton Chris Pratt, Elizabeth Banks, Will Arnett YEAR: 2014 GENRE: Animation LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Due to a case of mistaken identity, average, law-abiding Lego man Emmet finds himself drafted into a fellowship of strangers on an epic quest to save the world from an evil tyrant - a journey for which Emmet is woefully underprepared!
Brothers Cast: Akshay Kumar, Sidharth Malhotra, Jacqueline… YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Action, Drama LANGUAGES: Hindi SYNOPSIS: Prize-fighter Gary Fernandes’ two sons become estranged, when Gary’s drinking habit causes a tragic accident. The loving brothers bitterly split - only to face each other in a prize-fight in an MMA tournament, years later.
Horrible Bosses 2 Cast: Jason Bateman, Jason Sudeikis, Charlie Day YEAR: 2014 GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Having had enough of working for horrible bosses, Dale, Kurt and Nick decide to launch their own business. But when an investor ruins their plans, the trio hatch a new scheme involving an ill-advised and badly planned attempt at kidnapping.
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Air Mata Surga Cast: Dewi Sandra, Richard Kevin, Morgan Oey YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: Indonesian SYNOPSIS: Design expert Fikri falls in love with graduate student Fisha when he’s asked to supervise her final project. Meanwhile, Fisha’s friend Hamza falls in love with her, but Fisha thinks of Hamza as being like her brother.
IN-FLIGHT In-Flight Movie
I Am Hope
Naanum Rowdy Dhaan
Cast: Tatjana Saphira, Fachry Albar, Alessandra Usman YEAR: 2016 GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: Indonesian
Cast: Vijay Sethupathi, Nayantara, Parthiban YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: Tamil
SYNOPSIS: “Mia’s dreams of starring in a theatre production are shattered when she’s diagnosed with cancer, the disease that killed her mother, and she feels that the whole experience of the past will be repeated.
SYNOPSIS: Kadambari’s traumatic past is attributed to Killivalavan, the man responsible for her hearing impairment & the loss of her parents. Burning with revenge, she attempts to enlist the help of Pandi & his cronies, thinking them to be skilled thugs. But are they really?
Due Date
Flipped
Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Zach Galifianakis, Michelle YEAR: 2010 GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English
Cast: Rebecca DeMornay, Madeline Carroll, Callan YEAR: 2010 GENRE: Comedy, Romance LANGUAGES: English
SYNOPSIS: A highly strung father-to-be and a disaster-prone wannabe actor are thrown together on a road trip that turns out to be as life-changing as it is outrageous.
SYNOPSIS: When second-graders Bryce and Juli first meet, Juli knows it’s love, but Bryce isn’t so sure. Over the next six years Bryce tries to keep his distance, which isn’t easy when you go to the same school.
Romansa: Gending Cinta Di Tanah Turki
Lost in Hong Kong
Cast: Ramon Y Tungka, Vicky Shu, Tistha Nurma YEAR: 2016 GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: Indonesian SYNOPSIS: Bima and Timmy are scholarship students in Istanbul, but they run into trouble when they spend their allowances and need to find a way to make some money. Meanwhile, Timmy is excited that Bella, the girl he loves, is on her way to Turkey to dance at the Indonesian Embassy.
Jazbaa Cast: Aishwarya Rai, Irrfan Khan, Shabana Azmi YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Thriller, Drama LANGUAGES: Hindi SYNOPSIS: Criminal lawyer Anuradha Verma’s daughter is abducted; & she is told that the only way to save the girl is if Anuradha defends a brutal convicted felon. With suspended police officer Yohan as the only one she can turn to, Anuradha begins her race against time.
Cast: Zheng Xu, Wei Zhao, Bei-Er Bao YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: Mandarin SYNOPSIS: Xu Lai decides to escape his wife’s overbearing family by organising a secret rendezvous with his first love. However, the plan goes awry when his goofy brother-in-law decides to tag along.
Lord Of The Rings: The Fellowship Of… Cast: Peter Jackson, Tim Sanders, Barrie M Osborne Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Liv Tyler YEAR: 2001 GENRE: Fantasy, Science-Fiction LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: The first instalment in Peter Jackson’s epic fantasy adventure. Frodo and his Hobbit friends leave the safety of The Shire to embark on their mission to save Middleearth by destroying the One Ring the focus of the Dark Lord Sauron’s power.
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IN-FLIGHT In-Flight Movie
Sebuah Lagu Untuk Tuhan
Happy Feet Two
Cast: Eriska Rein, Stefan William, Adila Fitri YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Drama, Romance LANGUAGES: Indonesian
Cast: Elijah Wood, Robin Williams, Brad Pitt YEAR: 2011 GENRE: Animation LANGUAGES: English
SYNOPSIS: The friendship between deaf schoolgirl, Angel, and famous musician, Gilang, receives a devastating blow when she is diagnosed with a terminal illness. Based on a novel by Agnes Davonar.
SYNOPSIS: Mumble, the Fred Astaire of the penguin world, is horrified to discover that his son, Erik, has two left feet. Erik, reluctant to dance, runs away and meets The Mighty Sven - a penguin who takes him under his wing and may even teach him how to fly!
American Sniper Prem Ratan Dhan Payo Cast: Salman Khan, Sonam Kapoor, Anupam Kher YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Drama, Romance LANGUAGES: Hindi SYNOPSIS: Prince Vijay, who is dearly loved by his subjects, falls prey to a conspiracy by his younger brother. The royal Diwan discovers his doppelganger- a performer named Prem; and requests him to take the Prince’s place, in order to protect the kingdom.
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Cast: Bradley Cooper, Sienna Miller, Luke Grimes YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Drama, Biography LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: In Iraq, Navy SEAL sniper Chris Kyle’s pinpoint accuracy and courageous exploits earn him the nickname “Legend”, but after returning home, he struggles to leave the war behind
Kingsman: The Secret Service
The Breakup Guru
Cast: Colin Firth, Taron Egerton, Samuel L. Jackson YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Action, Adventure, Comedy LANGUAGES: English
Cast: Chao Deng, Mi Yang, Zihan Ji YEAR: 2014 GENRE: Romance, Comedy LANGUAGES: Mandarin
SYNOPSIS: Suave superspy Harry Hart recruits street kid Eggsy into his secret organisation’s intensive training programme, just as a global threat emerges from a twisted tech genius.
SYNOPSIS: Professional break-up guru Mei helps all manner of people split up with their partners with no pain guaranteed. However, when he agrees to help successful businessman Tang Dashan end things with his mistress, his skills are really put to the test.
Heart Beat
Tiny Times 4.0
Cast: Febby Blink, Brandon Salim, Arbani Yasiz YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: Indonesian
Cast: Yang Mi, Amber Kuo, Cheney Chen YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Romance, Comedy LANGUAGES: Mandarin
SYNOPSIS: Keira, Agatha, Aluna, and Lexa are united by their love of music. Although their differences in character and background sometimes make it difficult for them, not to mention their family problems, they try to get involved with music to make their gloomy world happier.
SYNOPSIS: Picking up where the third film left off, 4.0 mostly revolves around the trials of Lily, the once-rich queen bee who finds herself near financial ruin because of the debts left behind by her father.
IN-FLIGHT In-Flight Movie
TV Series
2 Broke Girls Season 4 Episode 4 - And the Old Bike Yarn GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Caroline takes an abandoned bicycle to start a delivery service for their cupcake business but soon discovers that Max doesn’t know how to ride one.
Modern Family Season 6 Episode 9 - Strangers in the Night GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: “Phil and Claire worry that Alex is making up the serious new boyfriend she’s suddenly started mentioning. Meanwhile, Jay has a clever plan to get out of a party that Gloria’s dragging him to, but Manny may ruin it. “
How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 7- No Questions Asked
Two and a Half Men Season 11 Episode 9- Numero Uno Accidente Lawyer
GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English
GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English
SYNOPSIS: “When Daphne sends a troubling text message to Lily, Marshall enlists the gang’s help to remove the message while enforcing the “”No Questions Asked”” rule.
JFL Gags Season 15 Episode 3 GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: When the Just for Gags cameras start to roll, ordinary folk on the street beware! This uproarious hidden camera show plays pranks on unsuspecting subjects and captures their hilarious reactions.
SYNOPSIS: Walden’s date with an accidentprone model goes on much longer than expected. Meanwhile, Alan goes out with a woman who’s not bashful about sharing personal information.
The Big Bang Theory Season 8 Episode 6- The Expedition Approximation GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Sheldon and Ra j undertake an underground research expedition that turns into a test of how long before they get under each other’s skin. Leonard and Penny argue about money, and go to Howard and Bernadette for advice.
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IN-FLIGHT GOV WARRANT
Launch of Malindo Air’s WPUA through GDS System via competitive open fare
Great news for Government Officials. Check out the latest updates and launch of Malindo Air WPUA through GDS system via competitive open fare with special terms and conditions that applies for selected classes. All Government Officials can enjoy airfare promotional deals with competitive fare flights for Malindo Air’s scheduled flights. They can enjoy Promo Fares, Flexi and Gom Flexi to reduce government expanse.All Government Officials must book their flights through Travel Agency as early as possible since offers for promotional ticket must be reserved in advance as availability is limited. Grab these competitive open fare flights as it is value for money. To make a booking with us, please contact a travel agency that is recognized by the Malaysian Government. Experience the benefits when travelling with Malindo Air’s WPUA travel service:
The benefits of Malindo Air’s WPUA travel service: • • • • • • • • • • •
Competitive open fare (Promo Fares, Flexi and Gom Flexi) Free baggage allowance up to 40 kg Privileged Departure (Special Boarding) Change date of flight with no extra charges for Gom Flexi Fares Complimentary seat selection (Terms & Conditions apply) Executive Lounge access (In progress) Extra leg room Malindo WiFi and Roaming Services In-Flight entertainment (B737 only) Brand new aircraft Departure from Subang SkyPark or KLIA
For more information about Malindo Air’s Waran Perjalanan Udara (WPUA), kindly contact the Government Relations Division at: Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd, C-5-05, Block C, Oasis Ara Damansara, 2 Jalan PJU 1A/7A, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Phone: 03-2035 6699 (Ext: 1348) Fax: 603-5036 7058 Email: govwpua@malindoair.com 48 / MALINDOMAG
IN-FLIGHT MALINDO CORPORATE
OPTIMISE YOUR CORPORATE TRAVEL
WITH Malindo
Whether you are a big company with a huge travel budget or an average size company looking for the best corporate fares, Malindo Corporate Travel Programme can cater to your travel needs. In today’s competitive business environment, we truly understand the need of a flexible travel solution that is able to meet your specific needs. The business world has no borders and so does ours. Look no further as your company’s most valued executives will have even more reasons to choose to fly with Malindo Air which is renowned for its innovation in premium products and services. Malindo Managed Corporate Travel Programme Our dedicated Corporate Sales Team can recommend customised solutions for your company’s Corporate Travel via your preferred Travel Management Company to help your company achieve its unique goals and specific travel needs. Reduce your company’s air-travel reconciliation time from days to hours or even minutes by reaching our dedicated corporate sales team at corporate@ malindoair.com. Put your worries behind and let our corporate sales team tailor plan your company’s travels.
Malindo Self-managed Corporate Travel Programme Go ahead and have the flexibility to make urgent travel plans by being in control of your company’s travel patterns and expenditure. Malindo Air’s Corporate Travel Programme is designed to let your company enjoy substantial savings by receiving the best rates on business related travels. Business travel has never been easier and efficient with up-to date travel logs. If you are looking for a corporate travel solution that will ensure great value and efficiency, then register your esteemed company with us today at malindoair. com/corporate. Successful registrations will be notified via email. As the leading choice for all business travelers who wish for seamless air travel experience, we warmly welcome you to be part of one of the fastest growing airline that is complemented with young fleets. More than 2000 of our registered corporate clients are now enjoying the benefits of Malindo Corporate Travel Programme. Shouldn’t your company be one of them?
For more information on Malindo Corporate Travel Programme, please contact our Corporate Sales Team at Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd, C-5-05 Block C, Oasis Ara Damansara, 2 Jalan PJU 1A/7A, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor Tel: +603-2035 6699 (ext 1323)
Fax: +603-5036 7058
Email: corporate@malindoair.com
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FLEET MALINDOMAG
BOEING 737-900ER (6 units)
BOEING 737-800 (14 units)
ATR 72-600 (13 units)
Maximum passengers 180 (dual-class layout)
Maximum passengers 162 (dual-class layout)
Maximum passengers 72 (single-class layout)
Maximum take-off weight 83,914kg
Maximum take-off weight 73,708kg
Maximum take-off weight 23,000kg
Maximum range 5,990km
Maximum range 5,765km
Maximum range 1,648km
Typical cruising speed Mach 0.791
Typical cruising speed Mach 0.785
Typical cruising speed Mach 0.4173
Wing span 34.3m
Wing span 34.3m
Wing span 27.05m
Overall length 42.1m
Overall length 39.5m
Overall length 27.116m
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ROUTES MALINDOMAG
Lahore
Wuhan
Taipei Hong Kong
TAIWAN
Hanoi Sanya Chiang Mai
Ho Chi Minh City
Kota Bharu
Medan
Miri Johor Bahru
AUSTRALIA Perth
BANGLADESH Dhaka
CHINA Hong Kong Sanya Wuhan
INDIA Amritsar New Delhi Kochi Mumbai Tiruchirappalli Trivandrum
INDONESIA Bali Bandung Batam Jakarta Medan Pekanbaru
MALAYSIA Alor Setar Ipoh Johor Bahru Kerteh Kota Bharu Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) Kuala Terengganu Kuching Langkawi Melaka Miri Penang Subang
NEPAL Kathmandu
TAIWAN Taipei
PAKISTAN Lahore
THAILAND Bangkok Chiang Mai
SINGAPORE Singapore
VIETNAM Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City
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IN-FLIGHT AIRLINE Facilities
LUXURIOUS FLYING EXPERIENCE
with our brand new BOEING 737
Business Class A great experience with us starts on the ground. Breeze through the dedicated Business Class check-in counters and then hop on over to our new Malindo Lounge to enjoy free facilities such as WiFi, personal workstations, coffee and tea, buffet spread and other privileges. When you are on board, feel relaxed and pampered on full leather seats. Tune in to movies, documentaries, TV shows, songs and games using our in-flight entertainment system. What’s more – Business Class guests get a little bit
Economy Class We believe that value-added service is what keeps our passengers coming back for more. Economy Class guests are entitled between 20 to 30kg free baggage allowance, depending on destination. Our reclining leather seats onboard are made for an easy and fuss-free journey, and to try to keep yourself occupied on a flight is now a thing of the past. With the variety of TV shows, movies, documentaries and games on the in-
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flight entertainment system, there is something for everyone young and old. The USB port affixed on each seat can be used to access files and gives enough charge for all gadgets. Just plug in, access and that is it! While only light refreshments are served for free onboard, fret not, because we have a range of delicacies and tidbits for you to purchase. Browse through our new and improved menu with popular brand items such as Starbucks.
more of everything! Get up to 40kg baggage allowance and full service meal to satiate every appetite. To add to that, if you are in need of charging either your laptop or smartphone, utilise the power socket and USB port conveniently located at every seat. Did we mention you can also view your own files and documents on the screen? Simply connect your USB device to the dedicated port. We will keep you comfortable on your journey like you never left home.
IN-FLIGHT AIRLINE Facilities
Fly
SHORT-HAUL CONVENIENTLY from major airports across Malaysia
Hungry for a foodie weekend in Ipoh or Penang? Thinking about a quick getaway to the jungles of Pahang? How about a short homestay overlooking
the idyllic paddy fields in Kedah? With our frequent flights, all these places are easily within reach. Since the beginning of our turboprop operations in June 2013 at Subang Skypark, we have grown our route network within Peninsular Malaysia and to three cities in Indonesia. As an added courtesy for our guests, enjoy a snack or two with free light refreshments. Also, bring more with you as each flight ticket comes with free 15kg baggage allowance.
Our Service at Your Convenience
It is our mission at Malindo Air to provide passengers with top quality customer service – a service that provides our passengers with up-to-date information related to Malindo Air, including the latest promotions from the airline. We have a dedicated and well-trained team of customer care agents who are able to consistently provide excellent services, delivered within a stipulated time.
Malindo Air Customer Care Centre Established in March 2013 with 15 staff, the Customer Care Centre takes charge of all enquiries with regards to the airline. In July the same year, our sister company, Lion Air became part of the Customer Care Centre, and we started handling queries for Lion Air’s flights departing from Kuala Lumpur to Jakarta and from Singapore to Jakarta as well. The Customer Care Centre is dedicated to assist passengers and we can be easily contacted via phone at +603-78415388 or email at customer_care@malindoair. com from 7am to 11pm on Monday to Sunday. We are constantly improving to serve you better.
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IN-FLIGHT SAFETY
Safety Onboard
What you need to know about the security, comfort and safety in the aircraft.
Mobile Phones All mobile phones, radios and remotecontrolled toys (unless authorised for use with Malindo WiFi and Malindo Mobile services) should be turned off or turned to flight mode as these items might interfere with the navigational and communication equipment on the aircraft.
TeCH GADGETS Laptops and PDAs may be used under the flight mode once the Fasten Seat Belt sign goes off. Passengers are required to turn off their electronic devices when the Fasten Seat Belt sign goes on in preparation for landing.
E-CIGARETTE DEVICES For safe transport, the batteries from e-cigarettes or “vapers” must be detached from the device and stored in handcarry separately. Other spare batteries and re-charging of the device during flight are strictly prohibited.
No Smoking All Malindo Air flights are non-smoking flights. This includes traditional and electronic cigarettes. Tampering with, disabling or destroying the smoke detectors located in the lavatories is prohibited by law.
Life Vest The life vest is an important safety equipment in the aircraft for emergency conditions on water. Passengers are not allowed to remove the life vest from the aircraft and legal actions would be taken against passengers who do so.
D ang e r o u s Items Flammable goods , explosives and corrosive items like firecrackers, wet cell batteries and other items containing materials like gas cylinders and paint are not allowed onboard.
Safety Priority • Seat belts should always be fastened during take-off and landing. It is recommended to keep your seat belts on throughout the flight. • All cabin luggage must be stored in the overhead compartment or under the seat in front of you. • Pay attention to the safety demonstration and instructions given by the cabin crew. • Please read the safety instruction card that can be found in your seat pocket for further understanding. From the card, you will be able to determine the locations of the emergency exits and the life vest.
Baggage Any sharp items or objects should be placed in the check-in luggage and is not recommended to be carried in the cabin luggage. All valuables are highly recommended to be carried in the hand carry.
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Carry on Each passenger is allowed to carry one piece of hand carry not exceeding 30cm x 40cm x 20cm in size, up to 7kg in weight. Domestic luggage allocation Economy class: 15kg Business class: 40kg International luggage allocation The amount of checked baggage for international flights varies according to the route, class of travel, as well as terms and conditions of ticket.
30cm
Hand Carry
Checked Baggage Allowance
Baggage Dimensions
Domes c & Interna onal
Up to
7kg
30kg*
40kg
Economy Class
Business Class
20cm 40cm
Note: There are no extra charges for oversized baggage. *According to des na on
DEPARTURE FROM
MALINDO DIRECTORY
Customer Care Centre Malaysia +603 - 7841 5388 customer_care@malindoair.com Operating Hours: 7:00am - 11:00pm (GMT+8) Daily
Singapore (+65) 6339 1922 customer_care@malindoair.com Operating Hours: 7:00am - 11:00pm Daily
Dedicated Corporate help Desk For further queries on Corporate Travel, please call us at +603- 7841 5353
General Enquiries Email: info@malindoair.com
Colombo Sales Office “Jetwing House I”,Ground Floor, 46/21 Navam Mawatha Colombo 2 Sri Lanaka Phone : +94 2345724, +942345714
Business hours : Mon – Fri 8.30am to 5.00pm, Sat - 9.00am to 1.00pm Malindo Air Colombo Srilanaka Sales and Ticketing office focuses on offering convenient and excellent customer service. Jetwing Air functions as the GSA for Malindo Air in Srilanka. Malindo Air office is situated in a centralised business area in Colombo.
City Ticketing
Airport Ticketing
KL City Sales Office Ground Floor, 2 Lorong Medan Tuanku 1, Off Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, 50100, Kuala Lumpur Business hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm, Sat - Sun 11:30 am to 4:00pm We are closed on Public Holiday.
STATION: Alor Setar ADDRESS: Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Halim Operating Hours: 7:00am - 8:30pm
STATION: KLIA ADDRESS: Kuala Lumpur International Airport Operating Hours: 4:00am to 12:00am daily
Station: Langkawi Address: Langkawi International Airport Operating Hours: 8:00am -8:00pm
STATION: Johor Bahru ADDRESS: Senai International Airport Operating Hours: 6:30am-10:00pm daily
STATION: Penang ADDRESS: Penang International Airport Operating Hours: Monday - Saturday 6:00am to 10:00pm, Sunday 4:50am - 10:30pm
STATION: Kota Bharu ADDRESS: Sultan Ismail Petra Airport Operating Hours: 6:00am - 11:00pm Daily
PJ Sales Office Ground Floor, Block C, Oasis Square Ara Damansara 47301, Petaling Jaya Business hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm. We are closed on Saturday, Sunday and Public Holiday. NU Sentral LG Lot 46, NU Sentral Mall 201 Jalan Tun Sambanthan 50470 Kuala Lumpur Business hours: 10:00am to 10:00pm daily Penang Sales Office No. 71, Jalan Rangoon, 10400 Penang Tel : +6042629858 Business hours: Monday - Friday 9:00am to 6:00pm, Sat - Sun 11:00am to 4:00pm. We are closed on Public Holiday. Miri Sales & Ticketing Office Lot FL08, 1st FL, Public Concourse, Airport Road, 98008, Miri, Sarawak. Business hours: 7:30 am - 6:30pm daily
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STATION: Ipoh ADDRESS: Sultan Azlan Shah Airport Operating Hours: Monday-Sunday 8:00am - 6:00pm daily
STATION: Kuala Terengganu ADDRESS: Sultan Mahmud Airport Operating Hours: 7:00am- 9:00pm daily
STATION: Subang Skypark ADDRESS: Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport Operating Hours: 5:00am - 9:00pm Daily
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