CONTENTS MALINDOMAG
INSIDE THIS ISSUE 04
INSIDER Malindo Air launches new City Ticketing Office
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A Valentine escapADE
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HAPPENINGS
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CELEBRITY INSIGHT
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VOYAGE : PENANG
Thaipusam festival in Malaysia
Fara Fauzana - A Versatile Entertainer
Best street food in Penang
26 ADVENTURE
An adrenaline-pumping dining experience
32 FEAST: Sarnies
Enjoy wholesome food in this quaint Aussie Cafe in Singapore
36 ON-BOARD - WISHLIST Malindo Air’s latest and exciting collection of duty free products
42 IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Keep yourselves entertained on board with these awesome flicks.
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Moving on to the mid of first quarter, we have exciting developments lined up. According to the lunar calendar, the year of Rooster has officially kicked in and I am pleased to note that we have just moved in to Malindo’s brand new corporate office. This move is concurrent with our network expansion plan, whereby the bigger space is essential to accommodate our growing team and services. Towards the end of this month, we will be flying to Jeddah in Saudi Arabia as part of our planned new destination. Jeddah, a port city on the Red Sea, is a modern commercial hub and main gateway for pilgrimages to the Islamic holy cities of Mecca and Medina. As this February is commercially dedicated to love with Valentine’s Day just around the corner, we have highlighted selected ideal destinations for you to head with your loved ones. While the occasion may be significant to some, it also may be equally overrated for several others. However, it is no harm to take opportunity of this Hallmark holiday especially in terms of the promotional offerings that will be available worldwide, and Malindo Air is certainly not an exception! If love is the talk of the month, then you could also take advantage of our latest offerings for senior citizens whereby we will now be offering 20% discount on their flight tickets. Perfect time to show appreciation to parents, grandparents or even a reward for yourself if you fall under this category; a well-deserved journey in the golden years. More details on this are available in our Insider segment which also features our new city
ticketing office in KL Sentral which emphasizes on convenient check-in facilities as well. On that note, we have more interesting destinations and product offerings coming your way. So be on the look-out at our official website and social media sites for our latest news and happenings. For the many wander luster out there who are planning their visits this year, we have interesting reads in our Voyage segments on Kathmandu, Nepal and Penang, Malaysia. Kathmandu is a country with rich history, majestic palaces and divine temples and it is also within touching distance to Nepal’s premier attraction, the Himalaya. The beautiful scenic city has a lot to offer tourist wherein we covered the top five things not tobe-missed in Kathmandu. Meanwhile, on our other segment of Voyage, we explored the ever famous Penang’s street food, which never fails to bore even its’ locals. Having been recently voted as being the 17 best places to visit in 2017 and as Asia’s best street food destination by CNN, Penang has been garnering quite a hype in the international travel scene. Herein, we covered top 10 best street food in the Pearl of the Orient. While we are on the topic that piques interest of many, do also check out our relatively new segment, Adventure, which resonates an adrenaline-pumping experience of a lifetime. Till next month, Happy Valentine’s Day and have a L-O-V-E-ly journey with us! Chandran Rama Muthy CEO, Malindo Air
InSIDER’S PR & EVENTS
Malindo Air Launches City Ticketing Office & Check-In Services At KL Sentral
Malindo Air has launched another new city ticketing office and check-in service at KL Sentral to facilitate and provide convenience to customers who will now be able to check-in at Malindo Air’s counter at the KLIA Ekspres Departure Hall. Check-in can be done at least three hours before passangers’ flight and luggage can be checked through to their final destination from KL Sentral. The cut-off time of three hours before departure would be necessary to facilitate checkin baggage transfer to Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Travellers would just need to purchase a valid KLIA Ekspres train ticket to use this dedicated service. The city check-in service is another milestone to build a stronghold in Kuala Lumpur. The service will strategically enhance the travel experience and improve the airline’s product offering to 4 | MALINDOMAG
their ever growing customers. The KL Sentral Ticketing Office is the third city ticketing office after the offices in Medan Tuanku and NU Sentral. The KL Sentral Ticketing Office is able to provide purchasing convenience with 16 ticket counters with a capacity to serve 20,000 customers a month. Tan Sri Mohd Nadzmi Mohd Salleh, Executive Chairman of Express Rail Link Sdn Bhd said that Kuala Lumpur is one of the few cities in the world that provide in-town check-in services, where passengers can check-in luggage within the city before they head to the airport. He also mentioned that after 14 years of operations, they are proud to put on record that the city checkin facility has a 100% delivery record for checked in luggage. As added security, ERL introduced x-ray luggage screening in August last year, on top of the regular
luggage screening which is already being conducted in KLIA. Malindo Air’s KL Sentral check-in counter is open daily from 5.00am until 9.00pm, and for flight checkin at KL Sentral, one would need to proceed to the KLIA Ekspres Departure Hall, located within the KL City Air Terminal. Malindo Air’s Ticketing Office opens seven days a week from 9am to 8pm on Monday to Friday and 9.00am to 4.00pm on Saturday and Sunday. Bookings can also be made hassle-free online at www. malindoair.com or at www.mobile. malindoair.com via smartphones. Alternatively, customers can also book via travel agents or Call Centre between 9am to 9pm daily at 03-7841 5388. For more information on KLIA Ekspres, visit www.KLIAekspres. com or connect with us on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
INSIDER’S PR & EVENTS
Malindo Air Offers 20% Discount To Senior Citizens Malindo Air is offering exciting new fares for senior citizens with a 20% discount for their travel on all domestic and international routes. This redemption programme is offered to help ease the senior citizens’ financial burden and allow them to enjoy their golden years to explore and travel the world in the growing network of Malindo Air. To take advantage of this special fare, passengers will need to present their passport or Identification Card as proof that they are Malaysian citizen, or to present their Permanent Resident’s MyPR identity card, and that they have attained 60 years of age. Tickets can be purchased at any Malindo Air’s airport or city ticketing counter. Malindo Air CEO Chandran Rama Muthy said they were very delighted to offer this great privilege for senior citizens to enjoy and experience the airline’s hospitality especially to those who had been working throughout their lives but did not get the opportunity to experience travelling by air.
It is a great time for senior citizens to take advantage of this offer and fulfil their retiring years with rewarding travelling experiences. Chandran also mentioned that older people and retirees, need more attention just as done in other
developed countries. The airline is doing their part to show senior citizens their appreciation by being more travel friendly. The whole idea is to make travel memorable and pleasant in their golden years.
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HAPPENINGS
Thaipusam is an auspicious annual celebration in honour of the Hindu god, Lord Murugan, with the grandest festivity mainly taking place in Batu Caves – a limestone hill with a series of caverns and temples about 13km north of Kuala Lumpur. Besides Batu Caves, Hindus also gather at the Balathan-dayuthapani Temple or Waterfall Hill Temple in Penang, the Sri Subramaniya Swamy Temple in Sungai Petani, Kedah, and the Sri Subramaniar Swamy Temple in Ipoh, Perak. The festivity takes place over three days. They start out in the wee hours of the morning with a procession from Sri Mahamariamman Temple - Kuala Lumpur’s oldest Hindu temple, carrying a golden chariot with a statue of Lord Murugan. The procession will be accompanied by several thousand worshipers and will arrive at Batu Caves by noon. This is when the revelry really gets started. Traditionally, this event is significant for those who want to pay penance, express gratitude to the divine Lord or have a wishful event to be fulfilled. Semi-circular steel or wooden frame called ‘kavadi’ is made to be hoisted by a devotee for the 6 | MALINDOMAG
length of the procession. It has bars for support on the shoulders and is decorated with flowers and peacock feathers, and some have spikes that pierce into the body. It can top out at 40 kgs and reach a height of four
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metres. However, in present times devotees have innovated the kavadi into phenomenal designs, that it has become one of the main cultural attraction to locals and tourists alike. On the day of Thaipusam, some devotees shave their hair off as a symbol of sincere devotion, whereas some does piercing on their body
and proceed towards the temple of their preferred deity. All through the way they engage in different forms of devotion, some through chants of prayers, devotional songs or some other in a state of trance. While carrying a pot of milk is the simplest form of kavadi, the extremes include piercing the tongue, cheeks or skin with vel (divine spear) skewers. The act of piercing is significant as a constant reminder about Lord Murugan and gives the bearer immense power of endurance. On reaching the top of the pilgrimage area the bearers lay down their kavadi. Honey or milk is then poured on the idol of the deity in the form of thanksgiving. Commonly offerings of coconut, fruits and flowers are done to the Lord. For devotees who have skewers and hooks on their body parts, the metal implements are immediately removed at this point and their wounds are treated with hot ash. Much to the surprise, under normal circumstances, there will be no sign of pain, blood or even any scarring at all. This reinforces the belief of many devotees.
COVER STORY
Love is
in the air
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COVER STORY
By Sharmila Vella
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alentine's Day is just around the corner and once again it is time to make a surprise plan for your loved ones. And while you can never go wrong with flowers, chocolates and gifts, there are other surprises worth considering. On this romantic month of February, have you thought of taking a romantic escape as a couple to reconnect with your spouse or show your new special someone how much you love and appreciate her or him? Well this is the perfect time to do that and spend some quality moment together away from the hectic routine. Instead of that romantic candlelight dinner, a surprise trip to somewhere exotic might just be the thing one needs to make it an unforgettable Valentine’s Day for 2017. For those who are in a longdistance relationship, one can still take a day off to visit your loved one and surprise them. Even if it is just a day. Malindo Air has just the deal
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for you to make it happen. Called the Smarter Shuttle, whereby you can purchase the ticket and have the flexibility to change your flight within the day. So no worries of missing your flight or even if you need to go on an earlier flight, you can do so without any hassle. In fact, passengers holding confirmed ‘Shuttle’ tickets can change their flight at the airport free of charge. The good news is the difference in fare will not be charged or refunded for an earlier or missed flight. Leave your worries behind and start planning something romantic to surprise your better half. Valentine's Day means different things to different people. For some, it is an opportunity to show one’s love and affection for their other half family or even friends. To give you some inspiration for this renowned Hallmark Holiday, here is a list of holiday ideas from romantic novices to full blown adventure getaways to consider.
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Bali, Indonesia
The island offers an interesting mix of sun-kissed beaches, lush tropical forests and rich culture that make it an ideal paradise. Bali is blessed with some of the most beautiful beaches in the world. Apart from the more famous beaches like Kuta, Legian and
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available for hire. So take your loved one on a romantic sunset journey and watch the friendly dolphins swim alongside. If you want to also experience a little adventure in your holiday, then pay a visit to the famous Besakih Temple, which covers almost a whole hillside or Lake Batur, which lies in Bali’s famed volcanic region. You could also opt for a guided tour into the dense tropical jungles, where you are Temple in Bali, Indonesia sure to find scores of Seminyak, there are some lesser- monkeys and a few hidden stone known but beautiful beaches like temples. Whether it is your first trip as the Balangan Beach, the Geger Beach, Bias Tugal, Ungasan or a newl ywed couple or a surprise vacation where you are planning Amed. Most beaches also offer a to pop the big question or just variety of water sports and a holiday rendezvous, Bali offers activities like scuba diving, the perfect setting to celebrate snorkeling, jet skiing, para sailing the season of love. and wind surfing. Boats are also Source: http://www.homeaway.com.my/events/indonesia/bali
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New Delhi, India To celebrate love, another interesting destination to visit is Agra. Agra, is home to the ma jestic Ta j Mahal which is known worldwide as one of the ultimate symbol of love. Ta j Mahal created by the 5th Mughal Emperor Shah Jahan, for his wife Mumtaz, is one of the must visit places in the world. The Ta j Mahal, with its beautiful calligraphy and inlay work, exemplifies the intricacies of Mughal architecture at its best. Couples can visit the Ta j Mahal early in the morning or at night. However, it is worth spending at least a night in the city to truly appreciate the wondrous Ta j Mahal and its many moods: to stand in awe and watch it change from rose-pink in the morning, to brilliant-white at noon, to eggshell-blue at dusk. Several other places of interest in New Delhi are Agra Fort, Fatehpur Sikri and the oldest Mughal Garden in India Ram Bagh which was built
Ta j Mahal at New Delhi
by Babar in 1528 on the bank of Yamuna. You can give your lover or spouse some of your precious time near the Monument of Love. India has many awe inspiring places to bedazzle couples. The City Palace located in J aipur, Ra jasthan is an architectural heritage with Mughal and Indian
style of carving and artwork. With beautiful paintings and armoury dating back to 15th century, the palace lends a beautiful space for a romantic time. With sprawling gardens all around, the palace reflects sheer beauty and luxury. Source:http://www.valentinetravelexpress.com/travel
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Phi Phi Island in Phuket, Thailand
Beaches of Phuket in Th ailand is one of the top spots in Asia for visitor all over the world. The idyllic beaches of Phuket smitten coupl es to experience the ultimate luxury in the island’s beautiful surrounds. Phuket is the perfect place to rekindl e love or fall in love. With love in the air this February, coupl es can head to this culture-rich country for an unforgettabl e romantic getaway. From quiet dinners in five star restaurants to romantic river cruises, thrilling mountain treks to sultry beaches, Thailand has got it all for couples and families to enjoy the exotic island. Often, it is the simple pleasures that stir the most heart-felt emotions during days spent with 12 | MALINDOMAG
loved ones. Cape Phromthep at the southwest of Phuket Island is known as the best place to view sunset and sunrise at the Andaman Sea. Couples can sit on the headland high over the sea and enjoy unobstructed view of the island. Windmill Viewpoint on the way to Nai Harn Beach, a
favoured spot for paragliders also offers superb view of the sea and beaches from the sala. For a more romantic option, couples can rent and sail a small catamaran or take a boat to an exotic area nearby for some private time. Sources: http://asia.vacationxtravel.com/valentines-day-atphuket-beaches
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Off the coast of Kedah is a cluster of 99 islands offering the best of many worlds: beautiful beaches, world-class infrastructure, mangroves rich in flora and fauna, ultra-cheap duty-free shopping and fascinating legends. Langkawi has a lingering legend woven into its history. Ask anyone on the island about the tragic story of a beautiful young lady named Mahsuri, and you will hear a tale of love and a curse that was placed upon the island by her for seven generations. Aside from the beautiful beaches and small islands nearby, there is no shortage of things to do in Langkawi. Head up the thrilling cable car to the summit of Mount Mat Cincang - Langkawi's second highest mountain - for an unrivalled view of the entire main island and beyond. Other popular destinations to visit in the island are the Field of Burnt Rice, Hot Springs, Telaga Tujuh (The Seven Wells) and the
Royal Langkawi Yacht Club
Beach of Black Sand. Boat tours are also organised to Tasik Dayang Bunting (Lake of the Pregnant Maiden), Gua Cerita (Cave of Stories) and Gua Langsir (Curtain Cave). For a more intimate time with nature, go trekking through the pristine rainforest that covers most of Langkawi, or go on a boat tour of the mangroves. There are
also opportunities to go for a dive, or play a round of golf at some of the 5-star resorts. Langkawi also has an underwater world, with an underground tunnel that runs through a giant aquarium. So start planning your romantic getaway and enjoy Valentine’s Day with your loved ones. http://www.malaysia.travel/en/places/states-of-malaysia/ kedah/langkawi
The Sky Bridge of Langkawi
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By Sharmila Vella
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ulti-talented entertainer, Fara Fauzana, not just do the touristy stuff but try to meet new 36, has been on air waking up Malaysians people and try new things along the way,” said the through one of the nation’s top radio station, bubbly DJ. Hot.fm. Not only is she a Disc Jockey (DJ), she is “It really opens up my knowledge and is more also a television host, actress and interesting to see the country comedian. from the local perspective. That Fara, affectionately known as is why I normally spend about Fafau to fans, is a native of Kuala three weeks to a month in one “I love the business Lumpur. Raised with three siblings, country. class as it is comfortable Fara is known for her jovial and “Travelling actually opens charismatic personality. your world and I learned to and reasonably priced. Graduated in Communication be more independent as I am Another aspect that I and Media Studies from UiTM, responsible for my decisions Fara started her journey in the and myself. love about the airline entertainment industry in 2004 as “Being an avid traveller now, I is that they make it a DJ for Era.fm for two years before have learned a few useful tips joining Hot.fm. especially for Muslim travellers. convenient for travellers She has also been the host of When travelling, she advises by providing charging Malaysia’s most popular gossip to wear solat (prayer) friendly programme called Melodi and starred clothes and always carry a port and wifi on board” in her very own show named after her, water bottle spray for ablution. Fara which broadcasted on Malaysia’s Another travel tip that she local television channel,TV3. swears by is to always get a She currently hosts Muzik Muzik travel insurance as it gives a lot and Anugerah Juara, both airing on TV3 besides taking of benefits and might just save travellers from a lot of other freelance jobs. problems. Most people feel it is a waste of money but Besides her colourful career, Fara’s new passion is when you are travelling, medical is important as we globe-trotting. She took a year off to travel and explore do not know how much the medical bill can come to the world. if one needs medical care overseas. “When I visit a country, I usually get to know the Fara considers herself a cautious and prudent traveller local people and get immersed in their culture. I do and flies using Malindo Air as she finds the timing for 16 | MALINDOMAG
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the flights are convenient to her. “I love the business class as it is comfortable and reasonably priced. Another aspect that I love about the airline is that they make it convenient for travellers by providing charging port and wifi on board,” added Fara during an interview with MalindoMag. Fara’s other passion are photography, sports and leisure activities. She recently started taking pictures of her travels and posts it on her social media sites for her fans and friends. Her New Year’s resolution is to travel and work at her own pace. Fara also feels sometimes she need to seize the moment and do things she is passionate about and that is exactly what she intends to do in 2017.
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VOYAGE PENANG, MALAYSIA
Penang
Delicious Street Food By Sharmila Vella
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alaysia is a striking country, rich in history, culture and beautiful landscapes. Every destination is unique in its genre, and all have something to offer to the tourist. But when it comes to food, nothing beats Penang, which is dubbed the “Culinary Capital of Malaysia.” Penang has one of the most diverse food fare in the country and at times, the food is so mixed with influences from Indian, Malay, Chinese and Thai cuisine that it becomes unique to the island itself. Acknowledged as a food paradise destination, Penang offers an endless variety of mouthwatering dishes and snacks that can satisfy the most exquisite of taste buds. Known for its reasonably priced street food, anyone visiting Penang, must-try the amazing variety of dishes in this Island. There are endless places to eat; however, each dish has one specific stall where it is done best. For those who are indecisive, head to the open air hawker center to find most types of local food as most local delicacies are best sampled on the street. It might be a novelty for some, but to Malaysians eating street food is part of their daily life. Penang has also garnered some attention recently when the Island city of Georgetown was listed No. 4 in Lonely Planet’s Top 10 Cities to Travel in 2016 and recently was voted 17 best places to visit in 2017 by CNN and hails as Asia’s best street food destination by CNN. Garnering a lot of attention in the International arena has made Penang a hotspot for tourist to choose Malaysia as their preferred destination to visit. Source: http://www.penang-vacations.com/
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Top 10 Best Street Food in Penang Char Kway Teow It is basically flat rice noodles stir-fried with shrimp, cockles, Chinese lap cheong (sausage), eggs, bean sprouts, and chives in a mix of soy sauce. A great serving of char kuey teow is flavoured not only with the freshest ingredients, but equally important is the elusive charred aroma from stir-frying the noodles over very high heat in a well-seasoned Chinese wok.
Pasembur Pasembur is a Malaysian-Indian salad that is basically a mix of cucumber, beancurd, potatoes, fried octopus, turnip, bean sprouts and prawn fritters dressed in a nutty-spicy sauce. A combo of delights with fresh crisp vegetables makes this dish a healthy and scrumptious sweet-sour-spicy satisfaction.
Assam Laksa A proud signature dish of Penang, assam laksa is a rich and spicy, fish-based soup noodle broth of tamarind juice, chilli paste, lemongrass, topped with prawn paste and mackerel or sardine flakes. It has a tangy, wholesome flavor from the tamarind which is extremely delicious. It falls under the category of acquired taste where one would appreciate the rich broth more with each spoonful. They are normally served with either white or yellow noodles, while some stalls have a choice of thick or thin bee hoon (noodle).
Nasi Kandar It was brought to Malaysia 70 years ago from India when Indian Muslim immigrants roamed the port and streets of colonial Penang, lugging around heavy baskets laden with home cooked dishes and rice. Nasi Kandar is a meal of steamed rice which can be plain or mildly flavored and served with a variety of curries and side dishes. The rice is often accompanied by side dishes such as deep-fried chicken, curried spleen, sliced beef, fish roe, fried prawns or fried squid and vegetables. A combination of curry sauces is poured on the rice and that is also why it so tasty and a must-try for tourists visiting Penang.
Hokkien Mee Hokkien Mee, is a prawn noodle dish which is simply delicious. It is a soup-based noodle dish that combines prawns, slices of chicken, squid and fish cake, and water spinach. It was actually brought over to Malaysia from Fujian province in China.
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VOYAGE PENANG, MALAYSIA
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VOYAGE KATHMANDU, NEPAL
Things To Do In Kathmandu, Nepal By Carissa Gan
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athmandu is Nepal’s capital city, and is home to some of the world’s most visited palaces and temples. Packed with plenty of history and culture, it also offers a beautiful selection of scenic views that are completely unique and mesmerising. From the famous architecture at Durbar Square to the ma jestic views of the snow-capped Himalayan peaks, Kathmandu is bound to take your breath away. So if you are planning a visit, here are the top 5 things you should try to squeeze into your itinerary.
Kathmandu Durbar Square Located on the south-west side of the Royal Palace is Durbar Square. It once housed kings and royal families in beautiful palaces, but it was badly affected by the tragic earthquake in 2015 and has been trying to recover from its loss ever since. While some of the architecture is undergoing reconstruction, there is still plenty of beauty to behold. Tourists flock here from all parts of the globe to appreciate its rich history and architecture.
Thamel Just because Kathmandu is filled with temples and monasteries does not mean it is a quiet little city. On the contrary, it is really busy and Thamel embodies the vibrant, loud side of the city that brims with culture and 24 | MALINDOMAG
tradition. If you want to get a good taste of Kathmandu, come to Thamel. The streets are lined with a wide variety of shops selling souvenirs, tattoo services, local Nepalese cuisine and other merchandise.
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Boudhanath Stupa Spanning a diameter of 120 metres and, Boudhanath Stupa is Nepal’s largest temple. It gained the UNESCO world heritage status in 1979 and is bordered by prayer wheels and prayer flags. The best time to visit is in the late afternoon after the morning tour groups have dispersed. You can find the five statues of Dhyani Buddhas in there, each representing the elements of fire, water, earth, air and ether. Around the Boudhanath Stupa are a range of monasteries and shops where you can purchase interesting Tibetan artifacts.
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Malindo Air flies to Kathmandu, Nepal from KLIA 10x weekly. Book your Flight + Hotel package now via www. malindoholidays.com
Garden Of Dreams The Garden of Dreams lives up to its moniker. Created in early 1920, the garden was once known as the garden of Six Seasons and viewed as one of the most pristine and private gardens of its time. Today, it still contains well-manicured lawns and sprawling greens that can make anyone fall in love at first sight. It is a calm enclave in the middle of the bustling Kathmandu city.
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Nagarkot At an elevation of 2195 metres, this mountain is not exactly an easy hike, but it is definitely worth the view. Nagarkot is situated on the northern fringe of the Kathmandu Valley and well-known for its breathtaking panoramic view of the Himalayan Mountains especially at sunrise and sunset. You can see the snow-capped peaks rising up to the clouds against the glorious blue backdrop. Nagarkot is also enveloped by a thick army of pine trees, which makes for a wonderful photo opportunity.
You will definitely need to start training for a hike up the Nagarkot or any other mountain, for that matter. Hiking the Nagarkot is a two-day journey, so it is always best to start training early. If you are in Malaysia, contact personal trainers at www.kaodim.com to receive free quotes from fitness coaches and receive professional advice so you won’t risk injuring yourself during your workout routines. And if you like to make Kathmandu your next destination, get your tickets at www.malindoair.com.
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ADVENTURE DINNER IN THE SKY
An Unconventional Dinner
By Sharmila Vella
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ancy having a meal way up in the sky? For those who want to encounter an aerial dining experience, Dinner In The Sky Malaysia brought to you by 2Spicy Entertainment is the ultimate adventure to seek. The dining phenomenon that took Europe by storm where diners are suspended from a platform about 150 feet in the air while being served fine dining course, is finally here in Kuala Lumpur. In fact, Dinner In The Sky Malaysia is now more affordable to the public by positioning a six months stint at the Malaysia Tourism Centre (MaTiC) since December 2016. Malaysia in the Southeast Asian region, will now be priced as low as RM229 on weekdays and RM249 per person on weekends. Internationally, this Belgian based novelty service has done over 5,000 dinner events in 40 cities around the world so far, including iconic locations such as
The Las Vegas Strip, the Gardens of the King David Hotel, the Marina of Dubai, the Hills of the Villa Borghese in Rome and many more. Forbes magazine has called it as one of the world's top ten most unusual restaurants. Started in May 2006 in Brussels, Belgium, this unique dinner experience uses a crane to hoist diners, table and waiting staff 150 feet off into the air, giving them an amazing bird’s eye view whilst enjoying exquisite culinary feast. In Kuala Lumpur, this thrilling experience gives diners a spectacular view of the Kuala Lumpur skyline and the iconic KLCC and KL Tower. To complete this experience, diners can expect to just not marvel at the view but take their gastronomically journey to a whole different level with the a special-made menu served by Teaffani, a premium catering service, voted by many blogs to be amongst the best in town. The atmosphere on deck is lively
and fun, with the chefs and crew interacting with diners. Party tunes add to the vibe and you are bound to make new friends with your table mates by bonding over the thrilling common fact that all of you are suspended from a crane for a lifetime experience. . Dinner In The Sky observes its safety measures to an utmost level. While seated, guests will wear safety belts, standing presenter and crew are secured by safety harnesses all the time during the flight. A safety supervisor will brief patrons about all the safety regulations prior to the flight and will be in constant communication with crane operator and ground crew for a smooth flight. The experience has been approved by TÜV SÜD, the German organisation that validates the safety of products of all kinds to protect humans and the environment against hazards. In Malaysia, the experience is regulated and is under the advisory of Department of Occupational Safety & Health Malaysia. This not-to-be missed experience that engages all of your five senses includes a 3-course dinner. For more information check out www. dinnerinthesky.my.
Malindo Air passangers are entitled to 10% savings when they present their boarding pass at Dinner In The Sky on the month of March. For more information, visit www.dinnerinthesky.my. 26 | MALINDOMAG
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ive the romance of old Shanghai at Shanghai Mansion Bangkok, located in the heart of Bangkok’s historic Chinatown district. The art deco of the hotel transports you to a golden era of sophistication, opulence and splendour. Formerly known as Shanghai Inn, the hotel has been transformed to offer a new level of comfort, style and service, where old Shanghai meets new world Shanghai-chic. Our opulent suites evoke a bygone golden era. True to the hotel’s roots, each of the Chinoise-style 76 rooms is indulgently decorated with fine fabrics and rich hues. In 2014, a new lobby and fine dining restaurant Red Rose was built. With a range of spacious suites, a wedding ballroom and more services and facilities, discover a fabulous hideaway. You will be pampered by heartfelt service, intrigued by the opulent details and come to feel at home in the grand yet comfortable surroundings. 28 | MALINDOMAG
Inspired by our unique location in the city’s old Chinese community, Shanghai Mansion is more than just another boutique Bangkok hotel. As one of the first ninestory buildings in Chinatown, it was one of the district’s early important architectural landmarks. The building was originally owned by one of the country’s most prominent old Thai-Chinese families and was once a Chinese opera house, providing a cultural gathering place for the local community to enjoy traditional performing arts. The artistry lives on at the hotel.
Guest Rooms Named after traditional Chinese flowers, 76 stylish guest rooms combine old world romance with modern comfort, traditional motifs with playful and fanciful touches. Choose from three fabulous room types with contemporary bathroom fittings and room amenities. All rooms include: free mini-bar replenished daily, free Wi-Fi internet, air-conditioning, cable TV, bathroom amenities, hair dryer,
Getting there Malindo Air flies to Bangkok from KLIA 21x weekly. Book your Flight + Hotel package now via www. malindoholidays.com
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tea and coffee-making facilities. For our Mu Dan (Peony) Suites and Ying Hua (Cherry Blossom) Deluxe Rooms, Shanghai Mansion is pleased to include butler service. From the moment you arrive, our butler team will provide you with personalised, discreet and dedicated service to ensure a truly unique and memorable stay. Hip, glamorous and fun, Shanghai Mansion Bangkok is an extraordinary experience unlike any other in the city. Located on famed Yaowarat Road, the heart of Bangkok’s Chinatown, it is an ideal location for exploring most of the city’s cultural sights, markets and attractions on the nearby Chao Phraya River. The neighborhood itself is a hot spot with tourists and locals alike for its weekend markets, shopping, nightlife and of course, dining. Chinatown is a food-lover’s paradise and gastronomic wonderland, from hawker stalls to the hotel’s very own Red Rose restaurant and jazz bar. In the morning, we offer a delicious buffet-style breakfast. True to our roots, a wide variety of Asian specialties are served such as dim sum, congee, steamed buns and hot wok dishes. Western favorites are also on offer, from omelets to freshly made fruit juice straight from the juicer. Enjoy reading the morning paper with a
cup of French pressed coffee. After a day of sightseeing and shopping, there is nothing better than late afternoon refreshment in our opulent tea salon. Indulge in Afternoon Tea, Shanghai Mansion Style: Chinese tea, fresh tropical fruit and just the right selection of tasty sweet and savory bites to tide you over until dinner. Glamorous and chic, Red Rose brings sophisticated dining and the jazz age to Bangkok's Chinatown. With the restaurant's gorgeous, sleek Art Deco style and nightly live jazz music, find yourself transported to a romantic bygone era as you savor delicious Chinese classics like succulent Peking duck and delicate steamed snow fish. Linger over that delicious cocktail, serenaded by the smooth, sultry sounds of the saxophone. Finally, kick back, relax and let our band entertain you on our terrace, the hippest jazz venue in Bangkok. Our vibrant outdoor enclave is an oasis in the middle of Chinatown, the perfect spot to unwind with a beer or one of our signature cocktails. www.shanghaimansion.com
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HOTEL picks of
the month Sadara Boutique Beach Resort Bali, Indonesia From RM525 per room per night
Use promo code MAG5 for 5% discount on hotels
Quintessentially Bali, conveniently located in Tanjung Benoa, the Sadara Boutique Beach Resort is a good choice for a relaxing holiday or a romantic hideaway from it all. The resort offers charming Balinese-style accommodation and quality dining centred around a relaxing tropical oasis. The superb white sandy beach and magnificent views over the Indian Ocean towards Nusa Penida, makes guest want to return, year after year. Each of Sadara’s rooms captures the elegance and charm of tropical island living; each has a balcony or terrace that overlooks either the lush greenery of the resort’s garden or the glistening ocean beyond. And the rooms have a touch of the 21st century, too, with flat-screen TVs, iPhone docking stations and in suite rooms, magnificent jacuzzis that sits just steps from the powdery white sands and the Indian Ocean’s alluring turquoise hues.
The Scarlet Singapore Singapore From RM674 per room per night If you are looking for an elegant getaway for your romantic break, then The Scarlet Singapore ticks in all the right boxes. Singapore’s first luxury boutique hotel, nestled in the vibrant Club Street community with just a five to ten minute walk to the Tanjong Pagar and Chinatown MRT stations. It is a breeze to get around - if you can bring yourself to leave the hotel! The Scarlet Hotel is a colour sensation of reds, purples and fuschias with the jewellery-box feeling extending to the chic guestrooms. The guestrooms are kitted out with everything you need, from a pillow menu to bathrobes and slippers. And do not forget to check out the jacuzzi, as you let your cares melt away.
Tanjung Rhu Resort Langkawi, Malaysia From RM701 per room per night What could be more romantic than white sandy beaches and turquoise waters? Tanjung Rhu Resort is located on the northern tip of Langkawi and is perfect for a romantic getaway. Enjoy a picnic lunch on a secluded island, a romantic barbecue under the stars or al-fresco fine dining on the beach - the choice is yours. The hotel has exceptional dining facilities and the resort offers plenty of other activities to soothe the soul, too, from relaxing spa treatments at JivaRhu, to mangrove river boat rides, catamaran sailing and exploring limestone caves. Each spacious room is fitted with large French windows that open to beautiful views. Features include oversized baths with separate shower, flat-screen TV and blu-ray players, so you can hide away from the world during your stay.
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Source and images by Sarnies
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arnies, a pumping little Aussie café in the Central Business District (CBD) of Singapore, is celebrating six years of serving up comfort food and specialty coffee with a brand new spanking dinner menu packed with rustic flavours. The café is all about taking the usual comfort café grub to a whole new level. Started in 2010 by Aussie Ben Lee, Sarnies is a beautiful little café located at Telok Ayer, right in the heart of the bustling Singapore, serving up amazing Aussie food and specialty coffee roasted in-house. The outlet is known for using grass fed beef, chicken free from hormones and antibiotics and bacon which is cured in-house – to guarantee a healthy, wholesome meal every time. Sarnies has always placed an emphasis on 32 | MALINDOMAG
providing wholesome meals made from scratch using only fresh, quality ingredients, and the new dinner menu this time around will be no different. New menu items will include slider trios, with a choice of grilled haloumi, cherry tomatoes & onion jam (S$13) - every component made from scratch, and each bun lovingly kneaded and baked fresh in-house daily. For those with more adventurous taste buds, go for bigger plates like the southern Indian style hand-cut pappardelle with prawns, coconut milk & curry leaves (S$19.50). The pasta is made by hand, cooked al dente to order and coated in a light creamy curry sauce. Also try the Texas style burger with overnight smoked brisket, homemade barbeque sauce and coleslaw (S$26.5) stacking so high with smokey, tender brisket, it is al-
most impossible to take one full bite of the burger in a mouthful. Of course, no menu at Sarnies would be complete without super food options like the light and refreshing quinoa salad with grilled turmeric chicken breast, avocado, feta, mango, chilli & cherry tomatoes (S$16.5), and the 24 Hour sous vide Moroccan lamb shank with pearl barley risotto, dukkha and mint (S$29.5). Sarnies is constantly exploring new ways to ensure a nutritious meal and a good time with every visit – and this menu, crafted by Chef Zak (formerly from Open Farm Community) and his culinary team meets that same mark. The brand new dinner menu is now available at Sarnies, Monday to Friday, from 6pm onwards. For more information on the café, please visit their website at www. sarniescafe.com.
Malindo Air passengers are entitled to Mon - Fri: - 10% from the dinner menu bill Not valid for other promotions or discount Present the boarding pass when dining at Sarnies for the month of Feb - Apr 2017
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Disney Pixar Car Watch Children and their favourite Disney characters are like match made in heaven. So it goes without saying that any merchandise with Disney characters on it will make any child a happy kid. Disney movie “Car” watch is a great gift to purchase. Also a must have for all young Disney fans. The watch comes in a very attractive metal box, which will bring great memories from the Disney movie. Fans of the movie will love to have this in their special collection. Available at Malindo Air’s Duty Free Onboard for RM156
FLO Atomizer Easy to use, just spray your favorite perfume into the patented silicon mouth to fill the atomizer. Completely washable and reusable for different fragrances, this design accessory is airline carry-on approved. Made with a glass receptacle for perfume, this strong exterior that protects from breakage will also ensure it will never change composition or irritate skin. Comes in 5ml, which is about 77 sprays with the height of 80mm and diameter of 20mm Available at Malindo Air’s Duty Free Onboard for RM72
Boss The Scent by Hugo Boss Boss The Scent for her exudes a sublime feminine elegance, warmth and seductiveness that unfolds gradually over time. Revealing a rousing aphrodisiac base of roasted cocoa with an unquestionably alluring power, the effect is an intensity that steadily builds to draw the Boss man and Boss woman closer. The top notes of Boss The Scent for her reflect the first interplay between the fragrance and the act of getting closer. Fruity and floral honeyed peach and freesia meet in an exquisite, head-turning combination attracting both protagonists with a sophisticated, yet light and delicate power. This fascinating accord sparks the initial attraction between the Boss man and Boss woman – revealing her mysterious side and making him want to discover more. Available at ma jor retail stores at RM311 for 50ml.
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PRADA
Candy EDP 80ml In an explosion of shocking pink and gold, Prada Candy takes us on a walk on the wild side, showing us a new facet of Prada femininity where more is more and excess is everything. Magnified by White Musks, noble Benzoin comes together with a modern Caramel accord to give the fragrance a truly unique signature.
US$
85
340
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NICCINI
Beauté en Noir Sunglass and Wallet Set Take on the sunlight in style when wearing these glamorous bug-eye sunglasses and sleek, classic profile 9 x 11cm wallet with 4 card slots, ID folder, coin case, and currency holder.
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65
260
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REVLON®
Makeup Palette - Colors In Bloom Create your own make up magic! A vibrant collection of glamorous colors for lip, face and eyes, this is your must-have travel companion. It contains 2 Revlon® Powder Blush, 5 Super Lustrous™ Lipsticks and 5 ColorStay™ 16 Hour Eye Shadows.
US$
40
160
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FIERRO
Amara 18K Gold Plated Jewelry Set Beautiful 18k gold plated masterpiece of Ancient Greek design reflecting wealth and the power of nobility with illuminating glowing blue crystals.
US$
69
276
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PASSION
Model Car Racer
By Sharmila Vella
C
ynthia Lai is a Creative Director who has her own design firm specialising in design work for retail and corporate industries. Having the gift in being artistic and creative has led Cynthia to her passion in Model Car Racing. It all started as a child when she was drawn to cars, bikes, trucks, planes, boats and trains. She loves watching races, drawing them, building them in whatever form before getting involved in Radio Control Car Racing spectrum. Her interest has developed to racing 1/8th scale off-road nitro buggies on a competitive level. The competition is known for its legendary toughness and tremendous speeds. It runs on dirt tracks carved with rhythmic jumps, off camber corners and berms. The model cars are equipped with ‘nitro’ engines, which use real fuel, makes lots of noise and puts out real exhaust smoke! These cars run on real rubber street tires and is a four wheel drive for stability. They also have real working shock absorbers like the race cars. These are some of the exciting features of these model cars that makes it very popular. “When I started, I struggled a lot and hardly finished my races until I met Christian Jones who spent months teaching me how to build a race car right and tune the engines. We went for many races around Asia to
understand how to set up the car on different type of track conditions. From then on I finished almost every race and even qualified top in the open category in an international race in Thailand,” said Cynthia. “For me the joy is from assembling many parts to make a single working piece. When I got to understand the set ups to gain another second for a faster lap time, it was like an achievement and thrilling at the same time,” added the racer. In Malaysia, the toughest and highest level of competition is the National Series. It is held at one of the best 1/8th scale off-road racing facilities in Asia, 3 Stone Park, Glenmarie. Racers nationwide attend 5 rounds of which 3 rounds of points is taken to crown the national champion. The top drivers will then compete in the Asian games known as Femca and ultimately every racers dream would be to compete in the Worlds Competition which will be held in Perth, Australia in 2018. She hopes to continue to build cars and race in as many competitions as possible around Asia and qualify for the Worlds competition. But her ultimate desire is to build an Extreme Sports Hub Academy. It will be a place where people of all ages can take a vacation and go back having learnt how to build a car and race it or learn the fundamentals of riding a dirt bike.
If you are passionate about something and wish to share it with the world, do write in to mmag@malindoair.com. 38 | MALINDOMAG
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Getting there Malindo Air flies to Johor Bahru from KLIA 7x weekly. Book your Flight + Hotel package now via www. malindoholidays.com
Ponderosa Golf & Country Club Sources: Yvonne Loh
Ponderosa Golf & Country Club is an urban golf & leisure destination that is just a short drive from Johor Bahru’s city center, yet snugly tucked away as a getaway not only for golfers but also vacationers. It is easily accessible from the main Tebrau Highway or via the Eastern Dispersal Link (EDL), connected to both the North South Highway and to the Second-Link to Singapore. Iskandar Puteri (formerly Nusa jaya), the centre of Iskandar is approximately half an hour drive. Here, Johor’s international theme parks like Legoland, Hello Kitty Town, The Little Big Club and for ardent brand seekers, the Johor Premium Outlet are all within reach. The 18-hole, par 72 golf course was designed by Max Wexler, later re-designed by Ronald Fream as a natural course surrounded by lush, tropical green-scape. It offers both physical challenge as well as visual treats of panoramic sweeping hills with Johor Bahru’s city skyline gracing the horizon. The golf course measures 6,467 and 6,005 metres from the black and blue tees, respectively. Though considered short by some golfers but with the sand and water hazards that Fream had so cleverly integrated into the varied contours and undulations of the greens, golfers will need more than just skills. Strategic thinking will be the order of the day and smart manoeuvres will ensure a challenging yet interesting playground.
Signature Holes There are many signature holes that will heighten the experience. The 7th Hole marks the toughest of all the par-3s; the 9th Hole that measures 543 metres is the longest and most difficult hole on the golf course, while the 16th hole has been tagged as the most interesting par-4 hole with a dog-leg left masterpiece just next to a huge pond.
Golfing Hours Par Différence Ponderosa Golf & Country Club is currently the only golf resort that offers 18-hole night golfing for those who prefer to catch a game after 5pm, and also the only one that offers 24-hour golf on Friday nights from 7pm to 7am the next morning. Breaking further convention, Ponderosa provides the earliest tee-off from 5am during weekends for avid golfers wanting to catch the sunrise over the city, and to finish early in time for breakfast.
Ponderosa is also ideal for leisure seekers and families with an Olympic-size swimming pool, children wading pool, Pet Farm, Herb Nursery, tennis courts, gymnasium and a Javanese Spa. A sprawling Colonialstyle clubhouse with 3 dining outlets, as well a 16-room lodge with a variation of rooms and suites that readily caters to those wishing to derive more out of their visit to Johor Bahru. Browsing and shopping at the Aeon Jusco Tebrau City, Tesco or Giant is only within a 5 to 10 minute driving radius. MALINDOMAG | 39
HOTEL Golden Sands Resort, Penang 20% savings on Best Available Rate 20% savings on food bill at Garden Café 20% savings on A’ la Carte Treatment Menu at Chi, The Spa Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang 20% savings on Best Available Rate 20% savings on food bill at Spice Market Cafe 20% savings on A’ la Carte Treatment Menu at Chi, The Spa Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa Langkawi Holiday Villa Beach Resort & Spa Cherating Holiday Villa Alor Setar City Centre Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites Subang Wina Holiday Villa Kuta Bali Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites Kota Bharu 10% savings on Best Available Rate inclusive of buffet breakfast for 2 10% savings on F&B bill 10% savings on selected Spa treatment Eastern Pavilion Boutique Resort & Spa Cherating 10% savings on Best Available Rate for 1-Bedroom Villa & 2-Bedroom Villa 10% savings on F&B bill 10% savings on selected Spa treatment Hyatt Regency Kinabalu 10% savings on Best Available Rate 15% savings on all beverages at Shenanigan’s Fun Pub 10% savings on food bill at Tanjung Ria Kitchen, Mosaic, Nagisa Restaurant, Lobby Lounge
SRM Hotel Annexe, India 10% savings on Rack Rate 10% savings on F&B bill Complimentary pick up service from airport to hotel SRM Hotel, India 20% savings on Rack Rate 10% savings on F&B bill Complimentary pick up service from airport to hotel
PNB Perdana Hotel & Suites on the park KL 20% savings on total bill • The 39 restaurant • Binjai restaurant SABA RESTAURANT 15% savings on total bill SH-1, Sanjay Arcade, Indian Bank Colony, Sundarnagar, Trichy India.
DINING Black Forest KL 20% savings on total bill (t&c)
Sarnies Cafe 10% saving on your menu bill
Bread & Spread 15% savings on food bill
Starbucks 10% savings on F&B bill for selected outlets
El Cerdo KL 20% savings on total bill (t&c)
The BAR, klia2 20% savings on total bill
Dining in the dark kl 20% savings on total bill (t&c)
The Green Market, klia2 20% savings on total bill
Grill Chick 15% savings on food bill Femina Shopping Mall, 107-A, Williams Road, Cantonment, Trichy, India.
The Green Market, Singapore Changi Airport 20% savings on total bill
Kampong Kravers 10% savings on ala-carte meals total bill Skypark Mezzanine Floor and Departure Lounge only Manmaru Robatayaki & Bar 15% savings on food only G26, Ground Floor, Atria Damansara, Jalan SS22/23, Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya
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Opium KL 20% savings on total bill (t&c)
Pantone @130C C0 M40 Y100 K0
The Steakhouse KL 20% savings on total bill The Whisky Bar KL 20% savings on total bill The Green Market Express, Singapore Changi Airport 10% savings on total bill
ATTRACTIONS KL Bird Park 10% savings on adult ticket Caversham Wildlife Park, Perth Australia 15% savings on admission tickets Jump Street Malaysia 20% savings on all jumping time RETAIL Eraman Duty Free 10% savings on purchase (excluding Liquor & Tobacco) Bally Opening Special 15% savings on your total net bill Shop & Stay @ Airport Shoppe RM 30 spend in a single receipt and get RM 10 Voucher Eraman Privilige Card - Double Reward 10% savings and enjoy an 20% OFF with a minimum purchase of RM300 nett in a single receipt.
luggage or backpack WELLNESS SPA 20% savings on normal priced items at : • Wellness Spa, KLIA • Wellness Salon, KLIA • Wellness Spa, klia2 • Wellness Spa, Singapore Changi Airport OTHERS Idealyst Beauty Sdn Bhd 20% savings on normal price items Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) 15% savings on Fitness & Wellness package 15% savings on Essential package 15% savings on Elite Female package 20% savings on Premium Female package 15% savings on Elete Male package 15% savings on Premium Male package 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
Femina Shopping Mall (Hyper) 10% savings on purchase of gifts, toys, crockery, household articles and home appliances Offers valid at Femina Shopping Mall at Trichy, India. Samsonite 20% savings on normal priced Samsonite
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IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Movie
Movie Kapoor & Sons Cast: Hiroo Yash Johar, Karan Johar Sidharth Malhotra, Fawad Khan, Alia Bhatt… YEAR: 2016 GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: Hindi SYNOPSIS: A dysfunctional family comes together when the patriarch takes ill, but the revelations, heartbreak and betrayals might keep this from being a happy reunion.
Romeo + Rinjani Cast: Deva Mahenra, Kimberly Ryder, Alexa Key YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: Indonesian SYNOPSIS: When a playboy photographer’s girlfriend announces she is expecting his baby, he agrees to marry her. But on a trip to photograph Mount Rinjani, he meets Sharon who he grows to like, but has Sharon conspired with his fiancée?
The Martian Cast: Matt Damon, Jessica Chastain, Kristen Wiig YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Adventure, Sci-Fi LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Presumed dead after a fierce storm, astronaut Mark Watney is left stranded on Mars by his crew and must use his wits and spirit in order to survive and send a signal to Earth to let NASA know he’s still alive.
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Wonder Mama Cast: Petrina Fung, BabyJohn Choi, Susan Shaw YEAR: 2014 GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: Mandarin SYNOPSIS: When a librarian discovers her maid is pregnant with her father’s child, her life is turned upside down as she comes to terms with her parents’ divorce, deals with the pressure of raising the baby, her missing husband and her unemployed son who still lives at home.
IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT Movie
Traffic
Vacation
Cast: Manoj Ba jpayee, Jimmy Shergill, Prosenjit YEAR: 2016 GENRE: Thriller LANGUAGES: Hindi
Cast: Ed Helms, Christina Applegate, Skyler Gisondo YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English
SYNOPSIS: The erratic weather and unmanageable traffic stand in the way of a girl receiving a heart for a transplant. Traffic constable Godbole rises to the occasion & volunteers to help transport it. Will he make it in time?
SYNOPSIS: Rusty Griswold’s decision to take his family on a cross-country road trip to ‘Walley Wold’ becomes an unquestionable disaster. Failing to reconnect with his wife and teenage sons, Rusty’s newly purchased Albanian car only adds to the family’s misery.
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials
Chalk N Duster
Cast: Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Thomas Brodie YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Action, Sci-Fi LANGUAGES: English
Cast: Juhi Chawla, Shabana Azmi, Divya Dutta, Zarina YEAR: 2016 GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: Hindi
SYNOPSIS: Having escaped the maze, Thomas and his fellow Gladers face an even greater challenge as they search for clues about the mysterious organisation known as WCKD. Their search leads them to the Scorch, a barren and desolate landscape filled with unimaginable obstacles.
SYNOPSIS: Two teachers, Vidya Sawant & Jyoti Thakur, strive to impart knowledge and values to their students. However, their worlds are turned upside down when an unpleasant new principal takes charge of their school.
Ba ja j Ba juri The Movie
Kukejar Cinta Ke Negeri Cina
Cast: Ricky Harun, Eriska Rein, Meriam Belina YEAR: 2014 GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: Indonesian
Cast: Adipati Dolken, Ernest Prakasa, Eriska Rein YEAR: 2014 GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: Indonesian
SYNOPSIS: When Ba juri receives money from the sale of some land he inherits from his father, a chain of dramatic events ensues which leaves Ba juri embroiled in what appears to the police to be terrorist activity.
SYNOPSIS: Imam and his girlfriend, Widya, are planning to marry when he graduates but their relationship is not progressing, and instead, he falls in love with another woman, chasing her to China. Fa jar Bustomi
Lovers & Movies
Oh My God
Cast: Francis Ng, Yu Nan, Kara Hui YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Romance LANGUAGES: Mandarin
Cast: Li Xiaolu, Chen Xuedong, Zhang Yixing YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Comedy, Romance LANGUAGES: Mandarin
SYNOPSIS: When big movie star Lin Jun finds out his girlfriend has been cheating on him, he starts to fall for Jia Meng, one of his biggest fans. But Lin Jun is in for a surprise when Jia Meng appears in the latest film he is shooting.
SYNOPSIS: Comedy about a baby who suddenly enters the lives of two young couples, bearing similarities to all four of them. Intrigued, the baby’s new “parents” start trying to find out where it came from only to discover that it has special powers.
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The Book of Life
Cast: Suriya, Samantha, Nithya Menen YEAR: 2016 GENRE: Sci-Fi, Thriller LANGUAGES: Tamil
Cast: Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum YEAR: 2014 GENRE: Animation, Adventure LANGUAGES: English
SYNOPSIS: Sethuraman invents a watch that allows the wearer to travel back in time for 24 hours. When his twin brother, Athreya, gets a hold of the watch, he kills Sethuraman & his wife, Priya. Years later, Sethuraman’s son sets out to avenge his parents’ deaths.
SYNOPSIS: The animated tale of a young man who is torn between becoming what is expected of him by his family and following his own dreams. Before making his choice, he sets out on an epic adventure spanning three fantastical worlds where he faces his greatest fears.
Monster Hunt This is Cinta Cast: Yuki Kato, Shawn Adrian Khulafa, Fandy Christian YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Romance, Drama LANGUAGES: Indonesian
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Cast: Baihe Bai, Boran Jing, Wu Jiang YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Action, Adventure LANGUAGES: Mandarin
SYNOPSIS: The touching story of Rachel and Farel, forced apart by their parents when Rachel’s family moves to New Zealand. After 12 years apart, they reunite back in Indonesia - can their love stand the test of time?
SYNOPSIS: A fantasy for all the family set in a world where humans have waged war against monsters for centuries. War security chief Tinyan finds himself caught in the middle after deciding to protect a new-born baby monster from those who wish to harm him.
Black Mass
Air & Api
Cast: Johnny Depp, Benedict Cumberbatch, Joel Edgerton YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Biography, Crime, Drama LANGUAGES: English
Cast: Tara Budiman, Abdurrahim Arsyad, Dion Wiyoko YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Comedy, Adventure LANGUAGES: Indonesian
SYNOPSIS: In 1970s Boston, an FBI agent convinces the infamous mobster James “Whitey” Bulger to help them take down the Italian mob. A true story of how this unlikely allegiance enabled Whitey to become one of the most powerful gangsters in Boston’s history.
SYNOPSIS: After saving a nursing home from a bomb threat, Gito and Rojak become acquainted with Adbur. A year later, they meet again when they are both tasked with training new firefighters under the instruction of Commander Dicky.
The Master (Shifu)
The Intern
Cast: Zhang Aoyue, Shih-Chieh Chin, Chen Guantai YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Action, Drama LANGUAGES: Mandarin
Cast: Robert De Niro, Anne Hathaway, Rene Russo YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Comedy, Drama LANGUAGES: English
SYNOPSIS: To fulfil his master’s dying wish of opening a martial arts school in Tianjin, a Wing Chun master has to send an apprentice to challenge and defeat eight other martial arts schools. However, he soon finds himself in the middle of a dangerous game
SYNOPSIS: After discovering retirement isn’t all it’s cracked up to be, 70-year-old widower Ben Whittaker becomes a senior intern at an online fashion site, where he soon becomes popular with his much younger colleagues.
IN-FLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT SERIES
TV Series
2 Broke Girls Season 4 Episode 11And The Crime Ring GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: When Caroline leaves some rings in a guy’s apartment after spending the night, she and Max break in to retrieve them and wind up getting arrested!
Modern Family Season 6 Episode14 - Valentine’s Day 4: Twisted Sister GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: “Juliana” and “Clive” make a reappearance for Valentine’s Day, but Claire is concerned that Phil is more interested in Juliana than her. Meanwhile, Gloria’s sister, Sonia interferes with Jay and Gloria’s romantic evening.
How I Met Your Mother Season 9 Episode 11- Bedtime Stories
Komediri Episode 2
GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English
SYNOPSIS: This delightful Bahasa Malaysia stand-up comedy special, hosted by Harith Iskander and featuring a host of talented comedians, will make you temporarily forget about all your troubles.
SYNOPSIS: Marshall and baby Marvin are still making their way to the wedding, now via bus, and are stuck in traffic. With no nursery rhyme book in hand, Marshall is forced to create rhymes about the gang’s exploits in order to get Marvin to sleep.
Two and a Half Men Season 11 Episode 16- How to Get Rid of Alan Harper GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Alan can’t seem to help himself as he becomes more and more involved with Lyndsey and Larry, to the point of dating Larry’s sister. Meanwhile, Walden is concerned when Nicole starts cancelling dates with him.
GENRE: Documentary LANGUAGES: English
The Big Bang Theory Season 8 Episode 13, 14 & 15 GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Worried that his cushy lifestyle is impacting his professional progress and keeping him from achieving scientific renown, Sheldon asks the gang to make life more difficult for him. Meanwhile, Howard teases Ra j with his new game, “Emily or Cinnamon?”
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Yesterday as usual i was @kk to kl... after check in... i was welcome as usual when boarding, when the assist me to my assist... i think this is normal... but you 2 ladies stewardess suprise me wt their excellent services... the assit every single customers... this is services that i never seen before.. i am regular hardcore malaysia airline and airasia customers... but ur stewardess really impress me on their customers service... i cnt express it in single word... and also i did not hv their name... manage to capture 2 photos... Looking forward to travel with malindoair in near future This is really credits and big wowwww for me ... well done malindo... Rdgs, #PatrickPhuah Happy journey.
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Enjoyed my flight from PEN - SZB today! Smooth one with good pilots!
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My sincere thank you to all the crew who have assisted and BRAVO keep up the spirit.
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Thank you to all stewardess on flight OD523, 27th May 2016 . I’m seating at seat 30A, while changing my sim card we were told to buckle up due to bad weather. It was pretty bumpy and my mobile phone drop to the floor. I was searching for it but unable to locate thus inform the crew and they manage to locate my mobile phone after we had safely landed in KLIA.
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Hello Malindo Air, I have heard lots of fantastic reports about flying with Malindo Air and I am a big Bali travel lover so I am just wondering when would your fantastic service fly direct from Perth to Bali and return. Please.. Thanks Jo
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IN-FLIGHT GOV WARRANT
Great news for Government Officials. Check out the latest updates and launch of Malindo Air’s air travel warrant - Waran Perjal anan Udara (WPUA) through Global Distribution System via competitive open fares with special terms and conditions that applies for selected classes. All Government officials can enjoy promotional air fare deals on Malindo Air’s scheduled flights, which include Promo Fares, Flexi and Gom Flexi to reduce government expenses. All Government officials must book their flights through a Travel Agency as early as possible since offers for promotional ticket must be reserved in advance due to limited availability. 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 recognised 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 Entitled Malindo Miles point subject Terms & Conditions apply Change date of flight with no extra charges for Gom Flexi Fares 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 WPUA, kindly contact the Government Relations Division at: Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd, Meritus @ Oasis Corporate Park, B2-1-01, Block B, No 2, Jalan PJU 1A/2, Ara Damansara, 47301, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Phone: 03-2035 6699 (Ext: 1348) Fax: 603-5036 7058 Email: govwpua@malindoair.com 48 / MALINDOMAG
IN-FLIGHT MALINDO CORPORATE
MALINDO CORPORATE TRAVEL PROGRAMME Programme designed around company needs and requirements.
Be it a small company, medium or large corporation, Malindo has a suitable product for every company that meets the company and individual needs. In today’s dynamic and competitive business environment, you need airline product that can be shaped and customized to meet the specific needs of your business. We believe our products meet company needs to effectively reduce costs and enjoy additional benefits. The business world has no borders, so does ours. Look no further as your company most valued executives will have even more reasons to choose to fly with Malindo Air whose hallmark is its innovation in premium products and services. Malindo Managed Corporate Travel Programme
Malindo Self-managed Corporate Travel Programme
Malindo Managed Corporate Travel Programme is designed to save your company budget, maximize the value of your travel spend without compromising your traveler’s needs. It is so easy to join the programme. Based on your company’s requirements, our dedicated Corporate Sales Team can recommend a proposal to suit your budget and needs. We can work closely with your appointed travel management companies who are involved in managing your bookings. All you need to do is just to look forward to greater saving and travel experience with Malindo Air.
Malindo Self-Managed Corporate Travel Programme addresses the unique needs of busy corporate travelers and arrangers with a tool to save time and money. The corporate booking tools which is self-managed by you is a great online tools, offering discounts on travel throughout Malindo Air network. It also helps you to manage your business travel bookings and expenses. To get started, register your company with us today by completing an online corporate profile form for registration. Once successfully registered, your company will be notified via email and will be assigned a unique ID & password. The ID will enable a company’s employees to become registered users of Malindo Self-managed Corporate booking tools. Membership is free, join now! Corporate travel has never been easier.
For more information on Malindo Corporate Travel Programme, please contact our Corporate Sales Team atMalindo Airways Sdn Bhd, Meritus @ Oasis Corporate Park, B2-1-01, Block B, No 2, Jalan PJU 1A/2, Ara Damansara, 47301, Petaling Jaya, Selangor Darul Ehsan. Tel: +603-2035 6699 (ext 1323) Fax: +603-5036 7058 Email: corporate@malindoair.com MALINDOMAG | 49
FLEET MALINDOMAG
BOEING 737-900ER (6 units)
BOEING 737-800 (23 units)
ATR 72-600 (18 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
Guangzhou Hong Kong
Yangon
Phuket
Brisbane
AUSTRALIA Brisbane Perth BANGLADESH Dhaka CHINA Guangzhou Sanya Wuhan HONG KONG Hong Kong
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
MYANMAR Yangon
TAIWAN Taipei
NEPAL Kathmandu
THAILAND Bangkok Chiang Mai Phuket
PAKISTAN Lahore 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. 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 inflight entertainment system. What’s more – Business Class guests get a little bit more of everything! Get up to 40kg baggage allowance and full service meal to
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.
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
Malindo Air has introduced a new service for their passengers. Called Smarter Shuttle, it is basically for people who wants the flexibility to change their flight within the day. Currently the airline started the service for six destinations to and from Subang Skypark. The six
destinations are Subang, Penang, Johor Bahru, Alor Setar, Terengganu and Kota Bharu. Passengers holding confirmed ‘Shuttle’ tickets can change their flight at the airport to an earlier or later flight free of charge based on first come, first serve basis and seat availability.
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.
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.
Mobile Phones All mobile phones, radios and remotecontrolled toys (unless authorised for use with Malindo WiFi and Malindo Mobile services) should be turned off as these items might interfere with the navigational and communication equipment on the aircraft. Important: Prohibition on the use of Samsung Galaxy Note 7.
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.
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.
Dangerous Items Life Vest Flammable goods The life vest is an , explosives and important safety corrosive items like equipment in firecrackers, wet cell the aircraft for emergency conditions on water. batteries and other Passengers are not allowed to items containing materials like gas remove the life vest from the aircraft cylinders and paint are not allowed and legal actions would be taken onboard. against passengers who do so.
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 36cm x 56cm x 23cm in size, up to 7kg (1 piece) in weight for Economy Class and 10kg (up to 2 pieces) for Business Class. Domestic luggage allocation Economy class: 15kg Business class: 40kg Hand Carry
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.
Checked Baggage Allowance
Baggage Dimensions
36cm
Domes c & Interna onal
Up to
7kg
30kg*
40kg
Economy Class
Business Class
23cm 56cm
Note: There are no extra charges for oversized baggage. *According to des na on
MALINDO DIRECTORY
Customer Care Centre Malaysia +603 - 7841 5388 customer_care@malindoair.com Operating Hours: 7:00am - 11:00pm (GMT+8) Daily
Malacca International Airport Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Melaka, 75350 Batu Berendam,
Singapore (+65) 6339 1922 customer_care@malindoair.com Operating Hours: 7:00am - 11:00pm Daily
Melaka Phone : 06-317 0118
Business hours : Monday to Sunday (09:00 am til 06:00 pm )
Dedicated Corporate help Desk For further queries on Corporate Travel, please call us at +603- 7841 5353 General Enquiries customer_care@malindoair.com
We begun Malindo Air Malacca station operations in November 2014 with three destinations; Penang, Kota Bharu and Pekan Baru (Indonesia) on the ATR 72-600 aircraft and in May 2015, we started flying daily to Pekan Baru (Indonesia) and Penang.
Ticketing Office
Airport
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: 8:30am - 8:30pm
STATION: Kota Bharu ADDRESS: Sultan Ismail Petra Airport Operating Hours: 6:00am - 11:00pm Daily
Station: Langkawi Address: Langkawi International Airport Operating Hours: 8:00am -8:00pm
STATION: Kuala Terengganu ADDRESS: Sultan Mahmud Airport Operating Hours: 7:00am- 7:00pm daily
STATION: Penang ADDRESS: Penang International Airport Operating Hours: Monday - Saturday 6:00am to 10:00pm, Sunday 4:50am - 10:30pm
STATION: Kerteh ADDRESS: Kerteh Airport Operating Hours: Sunday-Thursday 6:30am -6:00pm Friday-Saturday Closed
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 : +604 262 9858 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: Kuching ADDRESS: Kuching International Airport Operating Hours: 7:00am-7:00pm daily
STATION: Subang Skypark ADDRESS: Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport Operating Hours: 5:00am - 9:00pm Daily
STATION: Kota Kinabalu ADDRESS: Kota Kinabalu International Airport Operating Hours: 7:30am-7:30pm daily
STATION: Melaka ADDRESS: Malacca International Airport Operating Hours: 9:00am to 6:00pm daily
STATION: Singapore ADDRESS:Check in Row 1, Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore 819663 Operating Hours: 8:00am-8:00pm daily
STATION: KLIA ADDRESS: Kuala Lumpur International Airport Operating Hours: 4:00am to 12:00am daily STATION: klia2 ADDRESS: Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 Operating Hours: 9:00am to 9:00pm daily STATION: Johor Bahru ADDRESS: Senai International Airport Operating Hours: 6:30am-10:00pm daily
Malaysia Langkawi, Kedah
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