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COVER STORY Malaysia : Celebrating 60 years of Independence

HAPPENINGS The 29th Sea Games Malaysia

FEAST: KIM MA Indulge in modern

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CELEBRITY INSIGHT

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ON-BOARD - WISHLIST

Chinese cuisine

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VOYAGE : CHENNAI Explore the beauty of South India

Nur Fazura — Girl Next Door

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Chandran Rama Muthy Chief Executive Officer Malindo Air

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he month of August is a patriotic month for Malaysians as we unite to celebrate 60 years of Independence. As per every year, the much anticipated holiday is where citizens from every walk of life come together to rejoice on our multi-cultural heritage and Malaysia’s forefathers’ perseverance, that has forged our country to where it stands now.

Malaysia has significantly developed since we achieved our Independence in 1957 and our aspiration to join the league of developed nation is also inching closer.

In conjunction with the Merdeka (Independence) month, our cover story take you on a journey to all the states within Peninsular Malaysia.

Discover some of our unconventional

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icons that has made its way to capture curious travellers globally.

Just as our country is reaching greater heights, our airline continues to proudly bring the Malaysian hospitality and services to all our passengers.

On the network expansion note, we have started our Chennai, India route with our code share partner and sister company, Batik Air on July 24. We are also moving on to gradually introduce other new routes by end of this year, namely to Australia and China.

With the introduction of the latest route, the Voyage section gives you an insight of South India, Chennai. Let us take you across to this big metropolitan city which is a large economic and cultural hub of India which is also rich with enchanting histories, ancient architecture and authentic cuisines.

As for the other Voyage section, we have Nepal for your reading pleasure.

Nepal is a diverse country, packed with amazing sights; from ancient temples and tropical jungle to picturesque valleys and snow-capped peaks, as it is also home to the renowned Himalayan mountains.

I take this opportunity to honour the achievements of my home country in the past 60 years and wish Selamat Hari Merdeka to all Malaysians. If you are visiting during this period, do not miss out the grand annual Independance Day celebration at Dataran Merdeka on 31st August.

Have a wonderful journey to your destination this month and my heartfelt appreciation for your loyal patronage.

Thank you for your believe in us to serve you.

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Malindo Air

spreads its wing in South India.

MALINDO Air has started its Chennai, India route through a code share deal with Batik Air, starting 24 July 2017.

In conjunction with the announcement, Malindo Air is offering all-in return introductory fares to Chennai from RM438 for Economy Class and RM999 for Business Class. The promotional fares include perks such as baggage allowance, inflight entertainment and in-flight meals.

The daily flight to Chennai OD9114 will depart daily from KLIA at 6.25am and arrive at Chennai International Airport (MAA) at 7.55am. The return flight OD9115 will depart on the same day from MAA at 8.55am and arrive at KLIA at 3.25pm.

By 30 August, a second frequency will be added, making it two daily flights from Kuala Lumpur to Chennai.

OD9112 will depart daily from KLIA at 8.55pm and arrive at

MAA at 10.20pm. The return flight OD9113 will depart on the same day from MAA at 11.10pm and arrive at KLIA the next day at 5.40am.

Malindo Air is thrilled to announce the new route to the network. Chennai is rich in culture and have active travellers for trade and leisure.

Batik Air’s

Inaugural flight to Chennai, India Batik Air, a subsidiary airline of Indonesia’s Lion Air, has started its service to Chennai, India.

The full-service airline started its first flight to Chennai on July 23 with a daily flight schedule from Ngurah Rai International

Airport, Denpasar, Bali, with a transit at Kuala Lumpur International Airport of Malaysia.

From August 26, Batik Air will launch a second flight from Indonesia’s Medan, the capital of North Sumatra, to Chennai.

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The new route supports the airlines continuous effort in making KLIA a transit hub, by connecting passengers to visit Malaysia.

This will help boost the tourism in Malaysia and the cities that are connected through the network.

Passengers from India,

for example, can fly to Kuala Lumpur and further their journey to Indonesia, Australia or even Hong Kong or Taiwan. The network is growing rapidly, especially with the progressive code share strategies, which aim to provide better connectivity in the region.

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Batam Aero Technic is FAA Certified

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ion Air Group’s Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) unit that is operating in Hang Nadim Airport area, called Batam Aero Technic (BAT) has successfully completed safety management audits and Security provided by the US aviation safety inspector, FAA (Federal Aviation Administration).

As a base maintenance or maintenance center for all Lion Air Group’s aircraft, BAT has now certified and operational specifications of FAA 145 which is a global recognition as a provider of maintenance, repair, and reshuffle facilities.

In this case BAT is certified and operating specification of FAA 145 for Boeing 737.

Auditors from the Federal

Aviation Administration, Art J. Muzzicato and Frank Baker, are very satisfied that BAT can pass and complete inspection visits from the FAA which covers their operations in terms of MRO. This can make BAT a center for maintenance and repair of aircraft with

international standard for the type of Boeing 737 aircraft, and also become a facility that achieve Heavy Maintenance Visits (HMV).

Nyoman Rai Pering, President Director of Batam Aero Technic said that Lion Air Group together with

Batam Aero Technic is continuing their commitment to safeguarding and prioritising safety and security factors in the aviation world. Now the civil aviation regulatory agency in the United States namely the FAA has recognised BAT as an aircraft MRO center which has international quality competence.

Pering added that Batam Aero Technic will continue their progress in terms of aviation safety and maintenance practices that include engine improvements of other types of aircraft fleets to provide worldclass maintenance, repair and overhaul services to Batam Aero Technic customers in the near future.

Batam Aero Technic started the operations in 2014 as a maintenance and repair center covering Aircraft Service, Engine Service, Landing Gear Service and Component Service, built by Lion Air Group on an area of 4 ​0,000 sq ft.

Until now, the BAT hangar can accommodate 12 narrow body planes and 4 wide body planes at the same time.

MRO under the auspices of Lion Air Group can accommodate several types of aircraft such as Boeing 737300 /400/500/600/700/800/900 ER, ATR 72-500 / 600, and DHC 8. In terms of BAT’s future, it will also be capable of servicing aircraft with the A320 NEO and CEO type, A330, Boeing 737 MAX, and Euro Copter E3135.

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The 29th SEA Games — Kuala Lumpur The Kuala Lumpur SEA Games 2017, officially known as the 29th Southeast Asian Games is a regional multi-sport event that will take place at Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia in August 2017.

It will be the sixth time that Southeast Asian Games is held in Malaysia, after 1965, 1971, 1977, 1989 and 2001. By the time the country hosts the games in 2017, it will be 16 years after Malaysia last hosted the biennial event.

The Games will coincide with the celebration of Malaysia’s 60th Independence Day as well as Malaysia Day in September.

The theme of the Games is “Rising Together”, signifying the coming of age for Southeast Asia as a community. The region has come a long way in making its mark on the global stage and this is a time for us to come together to write the

next chapter in our collective journey of peace, progress, and prosperity.

The logo is based on the famous Malaysian symbol which is the Wau Bulan, a type of moon-kite synonymous with the east coast states of the country.

Graceful, beautiful, powerful and rising high above, the Wau establishes itself as something that uniquely represents the transcendent power of sports.

To personify and embody the spirit of the Games, there needs to be a mascot which is memorable and eye-catching.

For Kuala Lumpur 2017, our mascot is inspired by the graceful and powerful Malayan Tiger.

Rimau is gracious, friendly, competitive and athletic. Most importantly, Rimau is a true athlete.

The Perfect Golf Swing With Our ‘Back Up’! at Ramsay Sime Darby Ara Damansara Medical Centre The average golfer tends to take up golf at an age when he or she is no longer participating in energetic, competitive and physically demanding sports. Unfortunately, this decreased involvement in competitive play contributes to an overall decrease in flexibility – especially of the spine, shoulders, hips and pelvis (key components of a good golf swing).

Common everyday activities like working on computers or commuting long distances tend to contribute even more to this lack of flexibility.

Any effort to treat golf-related injury or improve the golf swing requires a combined approach that addresses both the spine and joint mechanics and muscle flexibility.

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Conditioning Programme at Ramsay Sime Darby Ara Damansara Medical Centre is a one stop centre to improve posture and have better control of swings.

Golf Rehabilitation and Conditioning Programme does Assessment and Golf swing analysis.

It evaluates and identifies golfer’s poor swing mechanics, posture, areas of weakness, imbalances and lack of flexibility in the body, which could lead to potential injuries shortening one’s life span of the game The programme also reduces and prevent injuries. And most impotantly improves overall swing control and self-care techniques.

Golfers can manage golf related

injuries and pain by: ● Incorporating “Golf Specific Massage” using Instrument Assisted Soft Tissue Mobilization (IASTM) techniques. ● Stretching and joint mobilisation techniques to reduce tight muscles and improve joint mobility. ● Kinesio Taping Techniques.

Exercise for Golf rehabilitative and conditioning. ● Strengthening and Pilates exercises are designed individually to improve golfer muscular strength and core stability. ● Balance for a better performance and longevity of their game.

For more info, please contact Rehabilitation Centre at 03-7839 9854 / 9850.

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Singapore Night Festival Happening from 18 August to 26 August this year, the Singapore Night Festival (SNF) is on its 10th run with live music, art installations, sports events and more.

SNF basically transforms the Bras Basah/Bugis heritage precinct into a midsummer’s celebration of sorts.

Zero in on Armenian Street, which becomes a pedestrian-only area during the festival. This nocturnal extravaganza happens elsewhere around the city too, stretching all the way to Middle Road.

This year’s edition will rekindle the romance and beauty of night lights and exhilarating performances, bringing back previous crowd favourites in a refreshing retrospective, while looking forward to its bright future as Singapore’s largest outdoor performing arts festival.

The signature highlight of the festival surely must be the interactive light installations that turn the facades of the Singapore Art Museum and the National Museum of Singapore into ephemeral works of wonder.

Night owls will enjoy the many events held late

into the night at cultural institutions such as the National Museum of Singapore, the Peranakan Museum, Singapore Art Museum, The Substation and more.

There will also be various street and music performances, by local and international artists, all playing their original works.

If you are in town, do not miss

your chance to see Singapore’s heritage, arts and culture in an entirely different light.

Date: August 18 - 25, 2017 Place: Bras Basah Precint, Singapore Time: 7pm-2am

Onam Festival in Kerala Athachamayam marks the beginning of the ten day Onam festival in Kerala.

It is an occasion to witness almost all the folk art forms of Kerala. Conducted every year on a grand scale, the event will be held at the Royal historical town of Tripunithura.

It is a colorful start to Kerala’s Onam

festival than the Athachamayam festival, which kicks off the celebrations.

The festival features a street parade accompanied by decorated elephants and floats, musicians, and various traditional Kerala art forms.

Conducted every year, the event held at the historical town of Tripunithura is a

celebration of a legendary victory of the Raja (King) of Kochi. In olden days it was customary for the king to travel with his entire entourage to the Tripunithura fort. This was also the occasion for his subjects to greet the king and see him at close quarters. The procession, now without the king, still retains its majestic charm, and is conducted in a spectacular manner.

Onam is the most popular festival of the Malayalees and can be traced to the primitive harvest festival and also to the myth regarding King Mahabali the benevolent asura ruler who brought peace and prosperity to his country.

Date: August 25 - September 3, 2017.

Place: Tripunithura, near Ernakulam in Kochi, India.

Time : 8.30am

http://www.onamfestival.org

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MALAYSIA:

Celebrating 60th Independence day Pictures by Tourism Malaysia

Malaysia is a land of colourful contrasts. More accurately, a melting pot of culture and blessed with thick rainforest, pristine beaches, exotic wildlife, amazing variety of cuisines and a vibrant metropolis cities.

In the capital city of Kuala Lumpur, it is more of old meets new as old fashioned Chinese shop

nudge up against skyscrapers and the many posh restaurants versus street hawkers to give people more options to dine.

Beyond the city limits, the landscape is a mixture of hills, rolling tea, palm oil and rubber plantations, traditional kampungs (villages) and ancient caves. With a coast fringed with castaway

Kelantan Kelantan brims with exoticism, this is reflected in the local cuisine, art and the unique Kelantanese Malay language. Due to Kelantan’s relative isolation and largely rural lifestyle, it is also one of the remaining hubs of authentic Malay culture.

One of the attraction is The Ethnobotany Park that was developed as a forestry research centre intended to support the conservation, development and

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islands and crescent sweeps of soft white sand, it is a must for tourists to visit this beautiful destination.

In conjunction with Independence Day on 31st August and a month long of celebration, we take you on a journey to each state in Peninsular Malaysia that has evolve to form its’ own icons since pre-historic times.

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sustainable utilisation of Kelantan forest resources. It serves as a recreational centre that offers activities such as hiking, abseiling, camping, canopy-walking and cave-exploring. Travellers who are interested in biodiversity can visit the cultivated herbal plants that prove popular among students.

If trekking is your cup of tea, visit the pristine Leurew waterfall, about 30-minute from Kampong Redip,

which possesses crystal clear water and refreshing mountainous air. Along the way, travellers would also be able to witness how the Orang Asli from the Temiar tribe put together traditional traps using natural materials to catch squirrels, mice or snakes, which is eyeopening because travellers now can understand better how the Orang Asli survive when living deep inside the Malaysian rainforests.

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Perlis

Perlis has a long history dating back to 1800. It features a sprawling countryside characterised by paddy plains and interspersed with rustic villages, limestone outcrops and serene lakes.

The Perlis State Park is situated on the longest continuous range of limestone hills in the country, called the Nakawan Range. The Range has beautiful, heavily forested slopes, sheer cliff faces, streams and extensive cave systems.

Some of the major attractions in the park includes the various caves such as Gua Kelam and Gua Wang Burma which is located within the 500 year-old Setul limestone formation.

The Park consists of Mata Ayer Forest Reserve and Wang Mu Forest Reserve with a total area of about 5000 hectares.

Another attraction in Perlis is the vineyard.

You heard it right. Right here in Malaysia, is The Grape Vineyard under Agricultural Department that has increasingly become popular with locals and tourist.

Gua Kelam

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Bujang Valley

Kedah This is a must visit for Archaeologist and History buffs. Bujang Valley or better known as Lembah Bujang, attracts International and local Archaeologists for research of early civilization. The historical district in Kedah has drawn tremendous attractions for some of its unknown history behind the district.

Bujang Valley is now home to an archaeological museum exhibiting collections and ruins which evidence the existence of a thriving civilisation in this area from the 3rd to the 14th centuries AD. Bujang Valley was called ‘Nusantara’ and its strategic position was known to traders from China, India and the Middle East.

The architectural remains and cultural artefacts found at Bujang Valley and the surrounding area prove that a Hindu-Buddhist civilisation existed here until the early 1100’s.

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Penang This beautiful island is famous for their food, heritage and beaches. Penang is all about enjoying the many beautiful resorts all along Batu Ferringhi and enjoying the variety of food. Touted as the food paradise destination in Asia, Penang definitely lives up to the standard.

Penang’s cuisine reflects the Chinese, Nyonya, Malay and Indian ethnic mix of Malaysia, but also shows some influence of Thailand. Its’ especially famous “hawker food”, many served al fresco, encompasses noodles, spices and fresh seafood. The best places to savour Penang’s food include Gurney Drive, Pulau Tikus, New Lane, New World Park, Penang Road and Chulia Street, as well as Raja Uda and Chai Leng Park.

Penang has been voted by Lonely Planet

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as the top food destination. Must try dishes are Char Kuey Teow, Penang Laksa, Bak Kuk Teh, Oh Chien, Nasi Lemak, Cendol, Hokkien Mee, Lok Bak, Ais Kacang, Penang Rojak, Pasembur, Nasi Kandar and Curry Mee.

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Perak

Movie Animation Park Studios ­— Picture by MAPS

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Theme park enthusiasts are in for a treat as Asia’s first animation theme park, the Movie Animation Park Studios or MAPS just opened their doors in June. Families with kids can take the opportunity to visit the theme park.

MAPS covers 52 acres of land and will feature key international themed attractions, offering more than 40 attractions in six themed zones.

It has the world’s first BoBoiBoy animation attractions – BoBoiBoy 4D Adventure Theatre where the exciting journey of BoBoiBoy The Movie continues.

Adrenaline junkies can try the Megamind Megadrop, the highly acclaimed drop tower – Malaysia’s tallest at over 20 storey high – and other exciting thrill rides. Fans of DreamWorks Adventure Zone will be equally impressed with Mr. Peabody & Sherman’s Time Adventure, The Croods Crazy Chase indoor roller-coaster, Casper’s Birthday Blast dark ride and many more. Among other key attractions are South-East Asia’s first car & bike ‘live’ stunt show in a purpose-built 2,000-seat stadium and of course, the world’s favourite, The Smurfs ‘live’ animation attractions.

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Selangor

Klang Gates Quartz Ridge Trail

Off the beaten track, a hike worthy of adventure travel pictures and footage, the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge Trail follows the 22 kilometer ridge, one of the largest composites of quartz in the world, from one end to the other. Because of rampant urban development, the city is literally just minutes away, providing some amazing views of the skyline from a number of spots along the hike.

This hike does include some pretty strenuous uphill climbs to reach the ridge top, as well as a few scary moments along the way where the ridge narrows to a precipitous walking path.

The most spectacular part of the quartz ridge is its protruding mid-section, which encompasses Taman Melawati, National Zoo (Zoo Negara) in the Ampang Jaya area and part of Selayang Municipal Area. From a distance, this section is said to resemble the guling ayam (cocks combs) or more dramatically, the spine of a dragon.

Negeri Sembilan

Coastal town, Port Dickson (PD) is the nearest beach escape from the capital city Kuala Lumpur. The 18 km extent of beach from Tanjung Gemuk to Tanjung Tuan is a popular holiday destination for locals and tourist. Beaches dot the coastline running south toward Tanjung Tuan popularly known as Cape Rachado, a wildlife reserve and birdwatching spot with a 16th-century

lighthouse. The coastal area off the cape is famous as the site of the naval Battle of Cape Rachado in 1606, between the Dutch VOC and Portuguese fleets. East of the reserve is Fort Kempas, with a 14th- or 15th-century sacred Islamic tomb and several megaliths.

While in PD, a worthwhile visit is The Army Museum. A property of the Malaysian Royal Armed Forces,

the museum traces its exploits and achievements through history, trumped up with dramatised aspects and romantic story-telling. In addition to the museum buildings, the spacious grounds also house decommissioned military vehicles, including planes, tanks and artillery guns and a memorial fountain dedicated to soldiers who served through Malaysia’s war history.

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Malacca

A small, historical city with many eye-catching sights and attractive modern establishments. It is easy to go around on foot or trishaw to explore the many places that make Malacca unique. As you explore them, you will learn about the rich heritage and history that has shaped the landscape and left a mark on Malaysia’s cultural lifestyle.

In fact, the city is a mix of old and new, historical establishments and old shops stand side-by-side with shopping complexes and modern offices. There is just so many colourful sights in the city, but beyond it, you can also explore other cultural places in the outskirts or engage in recreational activities such as golf and jungle-trekking.

Malacca was declared a UNESCO World Heritage site in 2008, boasting a good blend of historic attractions – from the salmon-pink Stadhuys to the Jonker Walk Night Market, the city is also home to a smorgasbord of great food.

Heritage building.

Terengganu The East Coast state in Peninsular Malaysia has some of the most beautiful paradise islands including the ever popular Perhentian Islands, coral-fringed Redang Island and the laid back Kapas Island.

Besides the paradise islands, Terengganu also boasts its natural landscapes with Lake Kenyir which is the largest man-made lake in Malaysia.

It was formed from 1978 to 1985 by damming the Kenyir River. The dam

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produces hydro-electric power and helps control flooding in Terengganu State.

Within the Lake Kenyir, you can find around 340 small – mainly uninhabited – islands; many waterfalls and caves.

There is also an abundance of wildlife to be found in the Kenyir area.

There is also an elephant sanctuary near Lake Kenyir called Sungai Ketiar Elephant Santuary, that is definitely worth the visit.

Kapas Island

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Johor

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The southern state in Malaysia actually boasts a number of hidden escapades of lush tropical islands, all fringed by pristine equatorial waters.

Johor lays claim to a combined coastline of over 400 kilometres, harbouring a sea studded with priceless gems in the form of eight main islands. Still relatively untouched by the onslaught of development and far away from the stresses of austere concrete jungles, the surrounding idyllic islands are worth the discovery.

The eight beautiful islands are Desaru Beach, Pulau Besar, Pulau Aur, Pulau Harimau, Pulau Rawa, Pulau Pemanggil, Pulau Sibu and Pulau Tinggi.

Most of this islands are recognized for its unsullied waters and secluded sands. Infact, Pulau Aur is rated as one of the best dive sites within Johor’s Sultan Iskandar Marine Park area. Corals, lagoons, and offshore pools here are a magnificent sight to behold. Dive trips can yield encounters with mantas and whale sharks amongst schools of Bumphead Parrotfish, Titan Triggerfish, Barracudas, and others.

Aur Island

Pahang As the largest state in Peninsular Malaysia, Pahang is known for its mountains, rainforests and beaches, including the white sands and coral reefs of Tioman Island off the east coast.

The state capital, Kuantan, is a major seaport. In the west, the gentle hills of the Cameron Highlands include resorts, tea plantations and terraced farms and the village of Fraser’s Hill resembles an English hamlet.

One of its’ priced jewel is the National Park or locally known as Taman Negara. It is a vast national park in that encompasses a sprawling tropical rainforest that is said to be 130 million years old. Kuala Tahan, the main entry point, is a base for the nearby canopy walkway, river trips and treks through the jungle to the top of Mount Tahan.

The park is also home to tigers, macaques and birdlife, as well as the enormous flowers of the rafflesia plant.

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Kim Ma:

Modern Chinese Cuisine

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im Ma Restaurant located in Palace of the Golden Horses has unveiled its new look recently. Fusion contemporary but essentially still Chinese. It is refurbished as a contemporary dining space with an elegant sophistication in its mood and inspired by a jazzed up Chinois style.

Touted as an exquisite yet relaxing dining place, where guests are feted to gastronomic delights of modern Cantonese cuisine with a distinctive difference.

Headed by talented Chef Chris Lim, be assured that the cravings will be satisfied after that first bite. With a tastefully appointed interior, there are five private dining

rooms perfect for any special occasion or corporate function.

The opulent restaurant evokes an air of elegance with large deconstructed Chinese brass lanterns, plush sofa set and warm lighting.

Chef Chris set the tone for a magical dining experience when he conjured up a six course meal with Steamed Prawn Dumplings with traditional Chrysanthemum Beancurd in Superior Chicken Broth, Poached Free Range Chicken in Dried Scallop Sauce, Cantonese Wok Fried Fish Maw in Spicy Fragrant Chicken Floss, Deep Fried Pumpkin with Spicy Rock Salt topped with Black Beans Braised Bitter Gourd and Stir Fry Large Tiger Prawn served with Assorted Mushroom

Fried Rice.

Specially created by the Chef, these are the new dishes at Kim Ma. Using only the freshest and quality produce, all the dishes were delectable and flavourful.

The last dish is the assorted baked fruits topped with red dates and a scoop of wolfberry ice cream.

Beautifully presented, the lovely and healthy dessert consists of assorted baked fruits in tiny pieces that complimented the ice-cream.

Taking ice cream to a whole new level, the wolfberry ice cream was delectable and not overly sweet.

According to Chef Chris, his dishes are usually a fusion of traditional Chinese cuisines with a contemporary

twist. Creativity is important and he plays with a number of different flavours and food to bring out the best dish.

Kim Ma offers fusion fine dining at its best, look no further for a treat to your tastebuds. For reservation, please email fnbreservation@ pgh.mines.com.my or call 603 8946 4888.

Malindo Air passengers are entitled to 20% savings when the boarding pass or Malindo Miles membership card is presented at Kim Ma Restaurant.

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Chennai:

Gateway to South India

By Esther Chung

The capital of Tamil Nadu is not just an economic powerhouse but an industrial centre for the automobile and technology industries. Beneath its metropolitan skyline is also a unique cultural hub rich with history and modern art. It is also home to the Tamil film industry, with many big names living in the city. If this is your first trip to the South Indian city, here are some sights that you should not miss:

San Thome Basilica It might sound odd to visit a church in a predominantly Hindu country, but the San Thome Basilica is one you should not miss. According to Catholic belief, the basilica was built on top of the tomb of an apostle.

Saint Thomas was said to have journeyed all the way to Kerala in his mission to spread the Gospel.

He was arrested and martyred on what is now called Saint Thomas Mount in Chennai. This church was then built upon his remains. It is one of the only three churches to be built above the remains of an apostle.

First built in the 16th century by the Portuguese, the church was rebuilt in the 19th century by the British in the present Gothic style. It was raised to the status of a minor basilica in 1956 and now houses an attached museum for visitors.

Opening hours: 6am-8pm Admission fee: None

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Kapaleeshwarar Temple This temple was once the tallest building in the ancient town of Mylapore back when it was just built.

Built in the 7th century for Shiva, the temple is still active till today. Visit during April and you might get to witness the Arubathimooval festival being celebrated in all its greatness in Kapaleeshwarar.

The temple is surrounded by busy streets with vendors selling beautiful jewellery, clothes, and tasty local street food. Take a walk around the streets near it after visiting to experience an average day in Mylapore.

Opening hours: 5:30am-12pm; 5-9pm Entrance fee: None

Elliot’s Beach Now called Besant Nagar Beach, it is a great place to chill and relax if you are a fan of the sun and sea. Elliot’s is not as crowded as the famous Marina Beach, but has its own charm and footprints in history as well.

Near the sea is a white monument erected to remember the heroic deed of a Dutch sailor named Karl Schmidt. Schmidt saw an English girl struggling in the sea and dived in to save her.

While the girl was saved, the sailor lost his life. The memorial was built in 1930 to remember him, and still stands to this day.

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Royapuram Fishing Harbour

This fishing harbour is a must-visit for all photographers. The major fishing area is full of colourful boats, which guarantees photography lovers a good shot.

At least 30,000 people, mostly vendors, will visit the harbour daily to purchase fresh seafood. Tourists are also welcomed to watch the fishermen tow in their catch, snap photographs of the boats against the horizon, and just experience how life goes on in an Indian fishing port.

Semmozhi Poonga If you are travelling with young children, the Semmozhi Poonga is a great place for the kids to visit. This is the first botanical garden built in Chennai. It houses plants that are more than a century old, and other exotic ones imported from China and Thailand. The botanical garden features many scenic walks, a duck pond, herb garden, and even a mural walk. The park is so beautiful, film crews often head there for location shoots.

Getting there Malindo Air flies to Chennai from KLIA 7x weekly.

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By Kathleen Poon

Nepal is often associated with adventurous travellers. With eight of the world’s top ten highest summits in Nepal including Mount Everest, it is no wonder that travellers come to this small country only to trek the Himalayan hiking trails. But is that all there is to see in Nepal? Many are not aware that Nepal is a diverse country, packed with amazing sights from ancient temples and tropical jungle to picturesque valleys and snow-capped peaks within a short distance. To enjoy Nepal that does not involve long arduous journey on foot at high altitude levels, here are non-trekking activities that never fail to deliver an unforgettable experience:

Explore Durbar Squares in Kathmandu Valley One of the first tour activities to do upon arrival in Kathmandu is to explore the historical grounds of Durbar Squares in the Kathmandu Valley. There are three Durbar Squares in the valley Kathmandu, Bhaktapur and Patan – these historical grounds are essentially palaces, quadrangles, courtyards and ancient temples that date back to 17th and 18th centuries (some even older).

The attraction of the Durbar Squares are mainly the strikingly impressive traditional Newari architecture of magnificently carved wooden windows and balconies, and timeless stone carvings of Hindu and Tibetan deities.

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Have a communion with God at ancient temples Nepal is known as the melting pot of Hinduism and Buddhism, therefore it is a must to visit some of their spectacular stupas and temples.Sitting atop a hill overlooking Kathmandu, Swayambhunath is a Tibetan-Buddhist temple complex consisting of a stupa, shrines and monasteries. The stupa has a dome with a structure painted with eyes of Buddha looking in all four directions of Kathmandu. The temple is also called the Monkey Temple as there are many monkeys roaming around the complex.

Because of its hilltop locations, Swayambhunath is the best place to watch the sun set over the sprawling city.

As for the Hindu faith, Pashupatinath Temple is one of the sacred temples situated on the banks of the Bagmati River, built in Nepalese pagoda style and dedicated to the national deity, Lord Pashupatinath.

The main temple is opened to Hindus only while non-Hindus are free to walk around the surrounding complex where there are religious stalls selling marigold flowers, prasad (offerings), prayer beads, incense, and sadhus readily available for photo opportunities for a small fee.

Situated outside the city centre is Boudhanath, the largest spherical Tibetan-Buddhist stupa in Nepal. The best time to visit Boudhanath is in the early evening when scores of pilgrims converged at the dome of the stupa to do the kora (ritual circumnavigation clockwise) and chant mantras.

Spot wildlife in Chitwan National Park Chitwan National Park, a World Heritage-listed reserve covers 932 sq km of jungle and grasslands, is one of the best wildlife national parks in Asia to spot deers, monkeys, a variety of bird species, and the elusive Bengal Tiger, of which as many as 120 tigers are in the national park.

Chitwan had embarked on successful campaigns in protecting and preserving animals, two of which are the anti-poaching patrols that have led to an increase in the population of the one-horned rhino and elephants are now used as walking guides in the jungle rather than as rides for tourists.

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Be at peace at the birthplace of Buddha in Lumbini Another World Heritage-listed site of huge religious significance is Lumbini, the birthplace of Siddhartha Gautama – Buddha.

Right in the spiritual heart of Lumbini is the Lumbini Development Zone, a huge park consisting of monasteries built by Buddhist communities from around the world. Many visitors also flock to the Maya Devi Temple which marks the spot where Queen Maya Devi gave birth to Buddha, and the adjoining gardens to see the pillar of Ashoka, ancient ruins and Bodhi trees decorated with prayer flags.

Relax in laid-back Pokhara After all the sight-seeing in Nepal, there’s no better place to recharge your batteries than in Pokhara.

Pokhara lies on the bank of a tranquil Lake Phewa, surrounded by the Annapurna mountain range. Depending on the weather, you may find yourself lucky to have a clear view of the snowclad mountains from your hotel room.

Should you feel the need to be more active, you can go on a boat cruise on Lake Phewa or walk up Shanti Stupa for beautiful views of the city, lake and mountains.

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Kathleen Poon is a travel writer and blogger from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She blogs at Kat Pegi Mana: Where Is Kat Going (www.katpegimana.com). Through her blog and writing, Kathleen aims to inspire people to appreciate and connect with various heritage and cultures around the world.

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Hon Chen Temple Festival

The Hon Chen Temple Festival is organised twice every year in the 3rd and the 7th lunar months. The festival takes place at the Hon Chen temple, 10km west of Hue. It starts with a procession referred to as the God Welcoming ceremony, said to bring all the worshipped Gods from the village temples and shrines to the communal house where various rituals are performed, including the procession in honour of Saint Mother Thien Y A Na. The procession takes place at night on the Perfume River, which shines with a myriad of lights. The procession involves a long line of boats bound together into bigger rafts.

The Hon Chen Temple Festival includes a performance filled with imperial characters. Actors dressed in clothes with splendid turbans and tunics look like princes and princesses of the Nguyen

dynasty. These shows take place in the natural settings of mountains, hills, and rivers. This Antique Museum of Nature shows flags, fans, hammocks, umbrellas, weapons, and offerings.

The grand-sacrifices offering ceremony

takes place in the morning of the following day. In the afternoon the palanquin processions come back to Hue Nam Shrine. At the end of the festival are ceremonies of releasing and floating lanterns.

Date: Seventh Lunar Month (August-September) Place: Ngoc Tran Mountain and Hai Cat Communal House, Huong Tra District, Thua Thien Hue Province, Vietnam.

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Anantara Chiang Mai Serviced Suites

IN the heart of culture-rich Chiang Mai, Thailand, Anantara Chiang Mai Serviced Suites offers a prime address for elegant living, directly opposite Anantara Chiang Mai Resort.

Experience a contemporary urban lifestyle that is only a stroll away from the famous Night Bazaar market, riverside entertainment and traditional old city with a 15-minute drive from the airport.

A boutique residence with a warm, homely elegance Twenty seven bedroom serviced suites fuse a modern sensibility with traditional Thai design values. Simple and elegant detailing emphasises the inherent beauty of natural finishes. Contrasting textures and warm tones are accented by bright touches, natural light and bespoke lighting. Cook

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all your favourite dishes in the kitchenette, equipped with an induction stove, sink, refrigerator and microwave, as well as a washer and dryer. Alternatively, let Anantara chefs do all the work, with sumptuous restaurant creations just a call away.

Five-Star Resort Lifestyle Just over the road, Anantara Chiang Mai Resort is linked by an overhead walkway and Anantara Chiang Mai Serviced Suite guests are welcome to use the resort’s health club facilities on a complimentary basis.

Families are welcomed to the Serviced Suites rooftop infinity pool which boasts spectacular mountain and city views. While couples will find quiet seclusion the 34-metre riverside pool, relaxing on stylish loungers as Thai river life flow by, refreshed by bar beverages.

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Discover a choice of atmospheric dining experiences at Anantara Chiang Mai Resort.

At The Restaurant, breakfast buffets bustle with tropical fruits and juices, fresh bakery goodies, eastern and western favourites, and live cooking stations. Lunch and dinner menus celebrate the native cuisines of our passionate chefs. Surprise your palate with traditional Peruvian dishes, enhanced by Executive Chef Patricio’s Michelin Star flair, sampling highlights of ‘Seared scallops and grilled prawns with spicy Peruvian cream’ and ‘Peruvian beef satay marinated in panka chilli’. Indulge in India’s regional recipes and rich tandoor oven sealed flavours.

Or enjoy a succulent choice of grill dishes. Pair distinctive tastes with expert Wine Guru recommendations.

Savour flawless meals in the dining room, or outside on the peaceful riverside deck.

For a change of scene, The Service 1921 Restaurant & Bar dishes up secret Asian flavours in mysterious colonial style. Once the British Consulate, the riverside

resort’s splendid colonial house reimagines this era with an eccentric British intelligence concept. Spy on good company, pairing Asian mixology cocktails with light bites and ceviche specials at the bar. Savour contemporary Thai, Chinese Szechuan and Vietnamese cuisine in the upper salons, choosing from an intriguing selection of

signature dishes to scintillate your taste buds.

Adding mystery to exclusive dining, the private room is accessed through a secret book shelf door. Host an intimate dinner or tasting journey in the wine cellar.

Relish the finest single malts in the private whiskey room.

Smoke Cuban cigars on the veranda.

Indulge in our famous Afternoon Tea in the vintage setting of our colonial house veranda.

Partake in a social tradition that harks back to colonial times. Delight in an artistic tower of sweet and savoury treats, designed by worldfamous patissier, Michelin Star Chef Roger Van Damme from Belgium. Savour gourmet pies and quiches, decorative desserts and scones with preserves and lashings of clotted cream. Surprise your palate with nostalgic English classics that fuse Chiang Mai’s exotic tastes and seasonal ingredients. Sip the brew of your choice from a premium range of Ronnefeldt loose leaf teas and freshly brewed coffees. Upgrade the luxury with a glass of bubbles.

For immediate booking, call the hotel’s reservations at Tel: +66 53 253 333, or log in to their website at chiangmai@anantara.com

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Best Western Premier Panbill, Batam, Indonesia From RM236 per room per night Best Western Premier Panbil is strategically located in the prestigious residential area of Panbil’s industrial estate. The hotel is right in front of Duriangkang Lake and it is enclosed by serene and beautiful green woods. Offering great quiet location, the hotel is also walking distance to Panbil Mall and Panbil commercial center, 15 minutes car ride to Batam Center Ferry Terminal, 10 minutes to Hang Nadim International Airport, and 10

minutes to Mega Mall.

Featuring 232 wellappointed rooms with international standard, enjoy fine accommodations and high level of service at Best Western Premier Panbil. The comfortable beds in warm atmosphere create the perfect place to relax after a day of business or leisure activities.

Best Western Premier Panbil also offers various kinds of services and facilities to pamper the guests during their stay.

Hallmark Regency Hotel Johor Bahru, Malaysia From RM139 per room per night Renovated in 2013, Hallmark Regency Hotel in Johor Bahru offers one of the most sought after locations in JB city center making it one the most ideal urban retreats for both business and leisure travellers. The hotel is within a short drive away from major exhibition and convention halls, business districts as well as various shopping malls.

Hallmark Regency Hotel Johor Bahru offers impeccable service and all the essential amenities to invigorate travellers.

Family Theme Park such as Legoland Malaysia, Puteri Harbour Family There Park as well as Universal Studioes Singapore is only a leisurely drive away from the hotel.

Choose from a pampering range of room selections with the most attractive prices from Deluxe, Superior and Family Suites that features modern furnishings and guest amenities. Stay with us, we pledge to meet your travel needs.

Golden Noura Villa Pub & Restaurant Phnom Penh, Cambodia From RM67 per room per night Nestled in the heart of Doun Penh, Golden Noura Villa-Pub & Restaurant is an ideal spot from which to discover Phnom Penh. From here, guests can enjoy easy access to all that the lively city has to offer as well as the main attractions such as Royal Palace, National Museum, Mekong River and Independent Monument.

Take advantage of a wealth of unrivaled services and amenities at this Phnom Penh hotel which accommodates

more than 20 luxurious rooms all finely decorated with western villa style. Experience a truly sumptuous feast, with all day dining at the Golden Restaurant. Take your pick from our mouth-watering selection of local Khmer and International cuisine. Experience the fine dining at its best at the Elephant Restaurant open daily. The Golden Noura Villa has been designed to guarantee you the most pleasant and memorable stay.

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ltimate pampering and relaxation is the end result at Mandara Spa at Sunway Resort Hotel & Spa. Nestled on the highest peak of the hotel, the spa offers a wide range of Balinese spa services to accommodate their guest preference.

The spa embraces a contemporary Asian ambiance and features two spacious double Deluxe Spa Suites complete en-suite sunken bath and steam shower, seven single spa suites – three of which include ensuite steam-shower room – and a dedicated Thai Massage room.

The name Mandara comes from an ancient Sanskrit legend about the gods’ quest to find the elixir of immortality and eternal youth. Mandara Spa has embraced this legend with unique and exotic spa treatments and rituals that reflect the beauty, spirit and traditions of ancient, mystical times.

The spa, offers traditional massages and facials, as well as nail services.

A typical pampering session will begin with the serving of chilled peppermintscented towels and aromatic ginger tea before an experienced therapist offers a choice of different essential oil blends for the massage.

After which, you will be whisked off to indulge the Balinese Massage treatment which helps relieve tension, improve blood flow, reduce stress and improve muscular and lymphatic systems using various pressure techniques.

Before starting the treatment, you will be presented with four unique oil blends namely Island spice (clove, ginger and nutmeg oils), Harmony (mandarin, lavender and bergamot oils), Tranquillity (lavender, vetiver and cananga oils) and its signature Mandara (sandalwood, patchouli, cananga and ylang ylang oils) to choose from.

Unique only to Mandara Spa in Sunway is the Ocean Detox Wrap. It is essentially a seaweed and clay body treatment designed to stimulate the lymphatic system, purge impurities and

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provide a mineral blast to the skin.

It starts with aroma reflex foot ritual before the dry body brushing to remove dead skin cells.

Then comes the green clay and seaweed wrap and the amazing scalp massage before finishing it with infrared detox sauna and a massage.

For the massage, the essential oil slowly eases the knots and tension in the body, starting from your feet to the neck area. Needless to say, the results are instantaneous, leaving you feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated by the end of the session.

You will finish the treatment feeling completely revitalised and calm.

While the Mandara Spa menu may differ from location to location, but the spas all share a common emphasis stressing on beauty, rejuvenation and exotic indulgence.

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own to earth celebrity Nur Fazura Sharifuddin is all about keeping it real. Being in the limelight has not gotten to her as she insists that she is just the girl next door.

Known as Fazura to her fans, friends and family, she is one of the top artiste in Malaysia. She is famous for her roles as an Actress, TV host, Endorser, Singer, Entrepreneur and a VJ. The multi-talented entertainer started her journey in the industry as being the host of Teen World in RTM2, before going on to greater heights. Since then she has appeared in movies like Bicara Hati, Qaisy & Laila, Kayangan, Gol & Gincu and Pisau Cukur which have all earned her further nominations and awards.

Fazura went on to win the Most Promising Actress award at the 17th Malaysian Film Festival surpassing other established actresses. Impressed by her achievements to stardom, E! Asia Channel made a reality TV show about her called ‘Facing Up To Fazura’.

Although Fazura is more widely known as an actress and the face of various brands and products, she admits that a career in singing is what she had always wanted.

“It is my dream since I was small to be a singer,” said Fazura during an interview with MalindoMag recently.

She has come out with two new singles called Bisa Apa and Bangun.

Both the singles are special and has its

Girl Next Door

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Traditional and classy,” own story. The first single Bisa Apa was written by the famous Indonesian writer Tantra Numata dan Mhala Numata and was produced fully in Bandung, Indonesia.

However, the other single Bangun is produced and written by a Malaysian.

The single is very catchy and is based on inspiration. The song is about how to persevere success that comes after many failures and the strength to go on fighting for your dream.

Off-screen, Fazura is just as passionate about sending empowering messages and using her fame to help others, something she feels is her “responsibility to the world”.

“I have been very blessed in sense of my career. It takes a lot of courage and patience to make it in this industry and I am still in the learning process, said the sassy lass.

Often being called a jet-setter, Fazura loves fashion and art and is willing to try new stuffs.

She is also an avid traveller who travels quite often for her work and holiday. She often flies in Malindo Air for domestic and to some international destination.

“I love the business class. It is one of the best and affordable airlines to fly with. I also love the kebaya outfit worn by the cabin crews. Traditional and classy,” added Fazura.

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Dr Kanwal Gill hen one’s interest or passion becomes their job, it is like hitting a jackpot of some sort.

Growing up wanting to become a better version of oneself has gotten Aesthetic Physician, Dr Kanwal Gill the right job for his nature.

It is the passion of helping

people to look good that has taken his career to a whole new level.

“I love seeing beautiful people and believe there are ways to always enhance one’s look or features,” says the candid doctor who co-owns an Aesthetic and wellness clinic called Toscana Medi Clinic

(TMC) in Publika.

His partner, Dr Lashela Dharmadas and himself realised it is time to start their own practice with the many clientele they already had and finally two years ago, they joined hands to start TMC. They are not only dedicated to the fields of wellness and Aesthetics as a profession, but as a lifestyle. Infact, both of them are living embodiments of the saying ‘practice what you preach’.

“I have been vain since young as I would always take care of my skin, my diet and maintain a healthy lifestyle. I am always in competition with myself to be a better version of myself,” added Dr Gill.

The ultimate satisfaction is to see his patients’ transformation. That gave him the job satisfaction of making people happy, confident and looking fabulous.

Dr Gill always maintains a good friendship with most of his patients and keeps advising them even after treatment.

Beauty is about maintenance and that means taking care of

the skin and living healthy.

As soon as he finished his medical attachment in the hospitals, he choose his passion to go into Aesthetics and took off to California to do his internship.

After that, there was no looking back as he continued his postgraduate in Aesthetic Medicine from American Academy of Aesthetic Medicine. He is also a member of Society of Anti-Aging, Aesthetic & Regenerative Medicine Malaysia. He initially graduated from Manipal Academy of Higher Education with a bachelor degree in Medicine and Surgery.

The primary goal of TMC is to provide premium individualised care at decent affordable rates. The clinic offers something for every person and need ranging from skin health, body contouring, facelifts, rejuventation therapies, antiaging, cosmetic surgeries and weight management. For more information, call 03 61431105 / 03 61438866 or check out FB : toscana medi clinic or Ig: toscana_mediclinic.

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evamped and revitalised by architect Paul Jansen in 2014, Laguna Golf Phuket has fast become the premier golf course in Phuket. The enjoyable yet truly challenging golf course appeals to golf enthusiasts of all abilities.

The upgraded design focuses the golfer on position and strategy from the tee, with well-placed bunkers and water hazards to consider.

The United States Golf Association (USGA) specification greens provide superb quality playing surfaces year round, with well-designed contouring and run-off areas that offer a wealth of shot options.

Undulating fairways meander through the Laguna Phuket lagoons. Native water grasses and environmental habitats attracts an abundance of wildlife to the golf course.

The surrounding mature woodland and stunning mountain views provide the perfect backdrop to this stunning golf course design.

Laguna Golf Phuket is an 18hole, par-71 golf course, set within the world renowned Laguna Phuket Resort – Asia’s first fully integrated destination resort.

With easy accessibility by complimentary shuttle services between the surrounding hotels in Laguna Phuket, the recently redesigned golf course has been revitalised to reach world class standards. The layout is very playable yet truly challenging golf course for enthusiasts of all abilities.

Measuring 6,756 yards, the course features a wealth of scenic lagoons, coconut groves and undulating fairways. After fully reopening in January 2015, the new landscape provides golfers with two distinct scenic experiences with lush tropical foliage on the front nine, while the back holes feature coconut groves and sand bunkers. A scenic surrounds comprising of Phuket Mountains and environmental lagoons, combine to make Laguna Golf Phuket a truly

idyllic golf paradise.

The course design focuses on position and strategy from the tee, with well-placed bunkers and water hazards to consider. The USGA specification greens provide superb quality playing surfaces year-round, with well-designed contouring and run-off areas that offer a wealth of shot options. Undulating fairways meander through the Laguna Phuket lagoons, with a native cultural experience well represented to provide a very authentic, natural essence.

The new layout highlights a more sustainable environmental conservation, of which Laguna Phuket is renowned. Great emphasise is placed on the natural surroundings, combined with local wildlife to create a tranquil holiday paradise for golfers.

A native cultural experience has been well represented with reused wooden steps, golf course furniture and decorative traditional Thai fishing boats to provide a local essence.

Getting there Malindo Air flies to PHUKET from KLIA 4x weekly.

Book your Flight + Hotel package now via www. malindoholidays.com

For more information, visit http://lagunagolf.com/phuket.

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ATTRACTIONS Caversham Wildlife Park, Perth Australia 15% savings on admission tickets Crystal Bus (Hong Kong) 20% savings on Crystal Bus Tour KL Bird Park 10% savings on adult ticket Macau Open Top Bus (Macau) Macau Open-top Bus (1 day pass) Promotion price : HKD130/Adult, HKD80/Child Macau Open-top Bus Night Tour Promotion price : HKD130/person The House of Dancing Water (Macau) Promotion price : A Reserve - HKD930/Adult

B Reserve - HKD740/Adult

C Reserve - HKD550/Adult The House of Magic & Dine Experience (Macau) Promotion price : HKD460/person Resorts World Langkawi 20% savings on Fun & Adventure Resorts World Kijal 50% savings on Green Fees Free usage of Woodball and Petanque garden game & Free usage of Karaoke Lounge Sunway Lagoon 32% savings on admission ticket (Malaysian) 20% savings on admission ticket (non-Malaysian) Sunway Lost World of Tambun 35% savings on admission ticket (Malaysian) 15% savings on admission ticket (non-Malaysian)

DINING Bombay Spice 30% savings on total bill Delhi Highway Restaurant 15% savings on total bill Dining in The Dark KL 20% savings on total bill

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El Cerdo KL 20% savings on total bill Flight Club, Flight Club Grab n’Go KLIA 25% savings on total bill for Malindo Miles Gold and Platinum cardmember 20% savings on total bill for Malindo Miles Silver cardmember and all boarding pass holders Four Points by Sheraton Penang 20% savings on total bill at: • The Eatery • The Best Brew Four Points by Sheraton Puchong 20% savings on total bill at: • The Eatery • The Lobby Lounge Four Points by Sheraton Sandakan 20% savings on total bill at: • The Eatery • Wrapped Hard Rock Hotel, Penang 10% savings on total bill at: • Hard Rock Café • Starz Diner • Pizzeria • Lobby Lounge • Sand Bar Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur 20% savings on total bill at: • GASTRO Sentral • Favola • Latest Recipe Le Meridien Kota Kinabalu 20% savings on total bill at: • Latest Recipe • Favola Le Meridien Putra jaya 20% savings on total bill at: • Latest Recipe • Le Mei The St. Regis Langkawi 20% savings on total bill • L’Orangerie Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral 20% savings on total bill • Nook

O’Galito 30% savings on total bill Opium KL 20% savings on total bill Palace of The Golden Horses, MINES, Kuala Lumpur 20% savings on total bill (F&B) at: • Carousel International Coffee House • Kim Ma Restaurant • Kin No Uma Japanese Restaurant Resorts World Langkawi 20% savings on total bill at: • Seagull Coffee House • Zest Royal India 30% savings on total bill Sarnies Cafe 10% saving on total bill Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel 20% savings on total bill at: • Essence • Celestial Court • Villa Danielli • Pavillion Lounge Starbucks 10% savings on F&B bill for selected outlets *Offer valid at selected airport outlets by presenting the Malindo Air Boarding Pass only SOULed OUT 10% savings on a la carte food menu •SOULed OUT Sri Hartamas •SOULed OUT Ampang •SOULed OUT Bangsar South •SOULed OUT Kota Kinabalu •SOULed OUT Taman Tun The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort, Langkawi 20% savings on total bill at: • The Restaurant • Tepian Laut TheBAR, klia2 25% savings on total bill for Malindo Miles Gold and Platinum cardmember 20% savings on total bill for Malindo Miles Silver cardmember and all boarding pass holders

The Green Market, klia2 25% savings on total bill for Malindo Miles Gold and Platinum cardmember 20% savings on total bill for Malindo Miles Silver cardmember and all boarding pass holders The Green Market, Singapore Changi Airport 20% savings on total bill (excluding beverages) The Morning After 20% savings on total bill Offer valid at the following The Morning After outlets : • Subang Skypark • Penang International Aiport • Ativo Plaza Bandar Sri Damansara • T6 Light Grey • Mroof Ipoh The Steakhouse KL 20% savings on total bill The Westin Kuala Lumpur 20% savings on total bill at: • The Living Room • Prego • Qba • Five Sen5es The Westin Langkawi Resort & Spa 20% savings on total bill at: • Tide • Seasonal Tastes • Breeze Lounge

The Whisky Bar KL 20% savings on total bill

Wellness Spa (KLIA and klia2) 20% savings on normal priced services

V E Hotel & Residence 15% savings on theme dinner and ala carte order at The Straits Estate Restaurant and Veranda Bar & Lounge

OTHERS

HOTEL Resorts World Langkawi 20% savings on Best Available Rate (Room &Breakfast) Resorts World Kijal 10% savings on Best Available Rate (Room & Breakfast) Late check-out at 3pm Sunway Lost World Hotel 60% savings on published room rate V E Hotel & Residence 15% savings on Best Available Rate (room only)

SHOPPING & LIFESTYLE Bally 10% savings on normal priced items Hard Rock Hotel, Penang 10% savings on selected merchandise at Rock Shop 15% savings on a la carte treatment at Rock Spa Taman Sari Royal Heritage Spa, Resort World Langkawi 20% savings on Spa services

KPJ Healthcare Berhad 20% savings on executive health Sreeening Male/Female • KPJ Penang Specialist Hospital • KPJ Sentosa Specialist Hospital • KPJ Ampang Puteri Specialist Hospital • KPJ Tawakkal Specialist Hospital • KPJ Damansara Specialist Hospital For Indonesian Passport only Plaza Premium Lounge 25% savings for Malindo Miles Gold and Platinum cardmember on Plaza Premium Lounge access 20% savings for Malindo Miles Silver cardmember and all boarding pass holders on Plaza Premium Lounge access at : • Kuala Lumpur International Airport • Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (klia2) • Kota Kinabalu International Airport • Kuching International Airport • Penang International Airport • Langkawi International Airport • Singapore Changi Airport

TRAVEL & TRANSPORT TurboJet Hong Kong (Sheung Wan) to Macau only • 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*

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IN - FLIGHT | ENTERTAIN M ENT | MOV IES

MOVIE

HOLLYWOOD

In the Heart of the Sea Cast: Chris Hemsworth, Benjamin Walker, Cillian...

YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Action, Adventure LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: In the winter of 1820, a New England whaling ship was assaulted by a monstrous creature, forcing the ship’s surviving crew to resort to desperate measures as they drift in the open ocean.

The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel Cast: Judi Dench, Maggie Smith, Bill Nighy YEAR: 2015 GENRE: Comedy, Drama LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel has only one vacant room, so Sonny decides to pursue his dreams of expansion and open a second hotel. But his wedding to Sunaina is also on the horizon - has he bitten off more than he can chew?

The Dark Knight

The Iron Giant

Cast: Christian Bale, Heath Ledger, Aaron Eckhart YEAR: 2008 GENRE: Action, Adventure LANGUAGES: English

Cast: Jennifer Aniston, Harry Connick Jr., Vin Diesel YEAR: 1999 GENRE: Animation LANGUAGES: English

SYNOPSIS: Just as it begins to appear as if Batman is making headway in his tireless battle against organised crime, a psychotic and deadly new player enters the game - the maniacal, wisecracking Joker.

SYNOPSIS: When nine-year-old Hogarth finds and befriends an enormous robot that fell from the stars, he faces a very big problem: just how do you keep a 50-foot-tall, steel eating giant a secret - especially when a nosy government agent starts sniffing around?

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IN - FLIGHT | ENTERTAIN M ENT | MOV IES

BOLLYWOOD

The Sound of Music

Batman Begins

Cast: Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Richard...

YEAR: 1965 GENRE: Musical LANGUAGES: English

Cast: Christian Bale, Michael Caine, Liam Neeson YEAR: 2005 GENRE: Action, Adventure LANGUAGES: English

SYNOPSIS: Telling the true story of the Von Trapp family’s escape from the Nazis in wartime Austria, this glorious Rogers and Hammerstein classic won five ACADEMY AWARDS.

SYNOPSIS: Traumatised after the murder of his parents, Bruce Wayne is recruited by The League of Shadows, a vigilante martial arts group. Rejecting their methods, Wayne returns to Gotham City, devises his secret identity, and begins his one-man war against crime.

Dear Zindagi

TAMIL

Bairavaa

Cast: Shah Rukh Khan, Alia Bhatt, Kunal Kapoor, Ali… YEAR: 2016 GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: Hindi

Cast: Vijay, Keerthy Suresh, Jagapathi Babu YEAR: 2017 GENRE: Action LANGUAGES: Tamil

SYNOPSIS: When she suffers setbacks in her personal and professional life, Kaira moves back in with her parents. But just when she’s about to lose all hope, she meets Dr. Jehangir Khan, who changes her life forever.

SYNOPSIS: Bairavaa and Malarvizhi fall in love.

But things aren’t all roses, since Malarvizhi has become the target of an unscrupulous businessman.

Akira

Thozha

Cast: Sonakshi Sinha, Konkona Sen Sharma, Anurag…

YEAR: 2016 GENRE: Thriller LANGUAGES: Hindi

Cast: Nagarjuna Akkineni, Karthi, Tamannaah…

YEAR: 2016 GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: Tamil

SYNOPSIS: Akira’s life is turned upside down when she is pulled into a web of crime and deceit. She finds herself pitted against a corrupt police officer, who will stop at nothing to subjugate her. Will Akira manage to clear her name, or will the corrupt cop get the best of her?

SYNOPSIS: An ex-con, who is out on parole, takes up an odd job as the caretaker of a differently abled multi-millionaire. Along the way, they overcome their differences and forge a bond that brings out the best in both of them.

Budhia Singh – Born to Run Cast: Manoj Bajpayee, Mayur Patole YEAR: 2016 GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: Hindi SYNOPSIS: A judo coach in Odisha takes a young boy, Budhia Singh, under his wing, setting out to help him reach his full potential and become India’s greatest marathon runner.

CHINESE

Chinese Zodiac Cast: Jackie Chan, Kwone Sang-woo, Yao Xingtong YEAR: 2013 GENRE: Action, Drama LANGUAGES: Mandarin SYNOPSIS: Hired by shady antique dealers, treasure hunter JC and his crack team — Bonnie, Simon and David - embark on a globetrotting quest to track down the missing six bronze animal heads from a set representing the Chinese zodiac

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IN - FLIGHT | ENTERTAIN M ENT | MOV IES

CHINESE

INDONESIAN

Kung Fu Jungle

Target

Cast: Donnie Yen, Wang Bao Qiang, Charlie Young YEAR: 2014 GENRE: Action, Drama LANGUAGES: Mandarin

Cast: Song Yang, Yang Juncheng, Kara Wang YEAR: 2014 GENRE: Action, Suspense LANGUAGES: Mandarin

SYNOPSIS: While serving a sentence for accidentally killing his opponent in a fight, kung fu instructor Hahou offers to help the police catch a serial killer targeting kung fu masters in return for his freedom.

SYNOPSIS: Elite sniper Lei is wounded while saving his observer, Feng, and leaves the army to go undercover as a spy.

As the Light Goes Out

Call of Heroes

Cast: Nicholas Tse, Shawn Yue, Simon Yam, Hu Jun YEAR: 2014 GENRE: Action, Drama LANGUAGES: Mandarin

Cast: Sean Lau, Louis Koo, Eddie Peng, Wu Jing YEAR: 2016 GENRE: Action LANGUAGES: Mandarin

SYNOPSIS: The firefighters of Hong Kong’s Pillar Point division are expecting a quiet night to see off their retiring boss, but instead find their faith in each other put to the test when a small warehouse fire threatens to plunge Hong Kong into darkness.

SYNOPSIS: During the warlords era in China, a village finds itself at the mercy of an invading force when all their troops are allocated elsewhere. The cruel commander of the invading force proves to be anything but merciful…

Hafalan Shalat Delisa

Kabayan, Jadi Milyuner

Cast: Chantiq Schagerl, Reza Rahadian, Nirina Zubir YEAR: 2011 GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: Indonesian

Cast: Jamie Aditya, Meriam Bellina, Rianti Cartwright YEAR: 2010 GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: Indonesian

SYNOPSIS: After a tsunami devastates her village, Delisa learns how to overcome the tragedies she has faced through prayer, and turns her great sorrow into strength.

SYNOPSIS: When real estate entrepreneur Boss Rocky tricks Kabayan into signing the land purchase agreement of the modest boarding school he helps run, Kabayan has one week to obtain 1 Billion Rupiah and save his village.

Malaikat Tanpa Sayap

Perahu Kertas — Part 2

Cast: Adipati Dolken, Maudy Ayunda, Ikang Fawzi YEAR: 2012 GENRE: Action, Drama LANGUAGES: Indonesian

Cast: Maudy Ayunda, Adipati Dolken, Reza Rahadian YEAR: 2012 GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: Indonesian

SYNOPSIS: When Vino’s sister, Wina, needs an emergency blood transfusion, Vino offers to be a donor. He is overheard by Pander, who needs a heart donor and offers to pay for Wina’s surgery in return for Vino’s heart. Vino accepts the deal, but changes his mind when he falls in love.

SYNOPSIS: Keenan returns to Jakarta to run the family business after his father, Adri, had a stroke, while continuing his relationship with Luhde, who lives in Bali. In the meantime, Kugy continues to become closer to Remi, her boss at the advertising company she works in.

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IN - FLIGHT | ENTERTAIN M ENT | S ER IES

Documentary

COMEDY Modern Family Season 8 Episode1- A Tale of Three Cities GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: The whole clan gathers at Jay’s for Father’s Day after the three families return from separate adventures: Claire, Phil and the kids in New York City; Mitch, Cam and Lily in the Midwest; and Jay, Gloria and Joe in Mexico.

Last Man Standing Season 5 Episode 1 ­— The Wolf Returns GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Mike returns from a two month road trip to find Vanessa has redecorated their bedroom, whilst Mandy and Eve are fighting more than usual. However, everyone re-evaluates their priorities when they find themselves in the path of an oncoming tornado.

Glee Season 6 Episode 7 — Transitioning

Brain Games — Imagination

GENRE: Comedy, Musical LANGUAGES: English

GENRE: Documentary LANGUAGES: English

SYNOPSIS: Will takes desperate measures to teach the bullies of Vocal Adrenaline about tolerance. Meanwhile, New Directions rallies to help Rachel transition into her new life when she finds out her childhood home has been sold.

SYNOPSIS: We often associate imagination with creativity, but we don’t always think about how important it is to our daily lives. If you play along you’ll see how you can use your imagination to solve daily problems and how to tap into the imaginative process.

DOCUMENTARY Secret Lives of the Super Rich Blockbuster Mansion & The Ultimate Power Wheels GENRE: Documentary LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Get a rare look inside legendary Hollywood film producer Jerry Weintraub’s blockbuster vacation home, and take a tour of Disney World’s $65,000-per-night suite.

The CNBC Conversation — Karl Lagerfeld GENRE: Documentary LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: To mark Fendi’s 90th anniversary, Karl Lagerfeld talks to CNBC, and the famous designer gets candid about fashion, the Kardashians and why he loves his cat, Choupette, so much.

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GOV ER N M ENT WAR R ANT

Attractive Deals For Government Officials

Great news for Government Officials. Check out the latest updates and launch of Malindo Air’s air travel warrant - Waran Perjalanan Udara (WPUA) through Global Distribution System that offers 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) • Baggage allowance up to 40 kg • Entitlement of Malindo Miles point (subject to Terms & Conditions) • Privilege to change travel dateat no cost 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

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IN - FLIGHT | M ALIND O CO R PO R ATE

MALINDO CORPORATE TRAVEL PROGRAMME Programme designed to suit 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 an airline product that are shaped and customised 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 very convenient 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 travellers whereby its synced with a tool to save time and money.

The corporate booking tool which is self-managed by you is a great online tool, 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 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. Tel: +603-2035 6699 (ext 1323) Fax: +603-5036 7058 Email: corporate@malindoair.com

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FLEET

ATR 72-600 (16 units)

BOEING 737-900ER (6 units)

BOEING 737-800 (23 units)

Maximum passengers 72 (single-class layout)

Maximum passengers 180 (dual-class layout)

Maximum passengers 162 (dual-class layout)

Maximum take-off weight 23,000kg

Maximum take-off weight 83,914kg

Maximum take-off weight 73,708kg

Maximum range 1,648km

Maximum range 5,990km

Maximum range 5,765km

Typical cruising speed Mach 0.4173

Typical cruising speed Mach 0.791

Typical cruising speed Mach 0.785

Wing span 27.05m

Wing span 34.3m

Wing span 34.3m

Overall length 27.116m

Overall length 42.1m

Overall length 39.5m

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R O UTES

Guiyang

Haikou

AUSTRALIA Brisbane Perth BANGLADESH Dhaka Chittagong CHINA Guangzhou Sanya Wuhan Guiyang Haikou

HONG KONG Hong Kong

Medan Pekanbaru

Penang Subang

SRI LANKA Colombo

INDIA Amritsar New Delhi Kochi Mumbai Tiruchirappalli Trivandrum

MALAYSIA Alor Setar Ipoh Johor Bahru Kerteh Kota Bharu Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) Kuala Terengganu Kuching Langkawi Melaka

MYANMAR Yangon

TAIWAN Taipei

NEPAL Kathmandu

THAILAND Bangkok Phuket

INDONESIA Bali Bandung Batam Jakarta

PAKISTAN Lahore SAUDI ARABIA Jeddah

VIETNAM Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City

SINGAPORE Singapore

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IN - FLIGHT | AIR LINE FACILITIES

INDULGE YOUR SENSES ON BUSINESS CLASS A great experience with us starts on the ground. Breeze through the dedicated Business Class checkin 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 in-flight 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 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.

UNWIND IN SPACIOUS ECONOMY CLASS We believe that value-added service is what keeps our passengers coming back for more. Economy Class guests are entitled to between 20 to 30kg baggage allowance, depending on the destination.

Our reclining leather seats onboard are made for an easy and fuss-free journey. They also provide extra legroom with a spacious 32” seat pitch. Keeping yourself occupied on a flight is

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now a thing of the past with the variety of TV shows, movies, documentaries and games on the in-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!

Enjoy a hot meal on flights more than three hours and a hot snack for flights less than three hours.

Fly from KLIA to

Hong Kong 399 Taipei Economy All-In from

RM

All-In from

RM

ON E WAY

499

Economy All-In from

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RM ONE WAY

All-In from

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RM O N E WAY

ON E WAY

799

Business Class

30KG

Guangzhou 439

Economy All-In from

RM ONE WAY

*

939

Business Class All-In from

RM O N E WAY

969

Business Class

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**Product offerings are subject to selected flights only.

Purchase via www.malindoair.com, at sales and ticketing offices, or call 03-7841 5388. *Terms and conditions apply. Malindo Airways Sdn. Bhd. (1018546W )

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M ALIND O DIR ECTO RY

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.

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 customer_care@malindoair.com

City Ticketing Office

Airport Ticketing Office

WEST MALAYSIA

Alor Setar (AOR) Lapangan Terbang Sultan Abdul Halim Phone : +603 2035 6699 (Ext:1436) Business hours : 8.30am to 8.30pm daily

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 KL Sentral City Sales Office Level 1, Unit 24 Departure Hall, KL City Air Terminal, KL Sentral Station, 50470, Kuala Lumpur.

Phone :+603 2035 6699 (Ext:1503) Business hours : Monday - Friday - 9:00am to 8:00pm Sat - Sun - 9:00am to 4:00pm 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.

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Ipoh (IPH) L1 LTE 16 Malindo Office, Bangunan Terminal, Lapangan Terbang Sulatan Azlan Shah, 31350, Ipoh, Perak Phone : +603 2035 6699 (Ext:1437) Business hours : Mon - Thur 8am to 6pm, Sat 8am to 8pm, Sun - 8am to 6pm Johor Bahru (JHB) Lot S8, Ground Floor, Senai International Airport, 81250, Johor Bahru, Johor Phone : +607 599 3418 Business hours : 6.30am to 10pm daily Kerteh (KTE) Lapangan Terbang Kerteh 24300, Kerteh, Kemaman, Terengganu.

Phone : +609 8261 600 Business hours : Mon - Thurs 8am to 6pm, Sunday 8am to 8pm Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KUL) Level 5, Departure Hall, Counter E, 64000, KLIA. Phone : Business hours : 24 hours Kuala Terengganu (TGG) Lot L1 L24, Departure Concourse Landside Area, Sultan Mahmud Airport, 21300, Kuala Terengganu, Terengganu

Phone : +609 667 5412 Business hours : 7am to 7pm daily Kota Bharu (KBR) Lot L1L25 (A) Public Concourse, Sultan Ismail Petra Airport, 16100, Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan.

Phone : +609 771 5082 Business hours : 6am to 11pm daily Langkawi (LGK) Lapangan Terbang Antrabangsa Langkawi, 07100 Padang Mat Sirat, Malaysia.

Phone : +604 955 5688 Business hours : 8am to 8pm daily Melaka (MKZ) Lot GL 04, Lapangan Terbang Melaka, 75350, Batu Berendam Melaka Phone : +606 317 0118 Business hours : 9am to 6pm daily Penang (PEN) Lot 12, Departure Concourse, Penang International Airport 11900, Bayan Lepas, Penang Phone : +604 6468858 Business hours : 6am to 10pm daily PJ Sales Office C-G-05, Centum @ Oasis Corporate Park, Oasis Damansara (Pusat Korporat Oasis), No.2, Jalan PJU 1A/2, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Phone :Business hours : Monday - Friday - 9am to 6pm, Sat - Sun - Closed We are closed on Public Holidays.

M ALIND O DIR ECTO RY

Airport Ticketing Office Subang Skypark (SZB) Ground Floor, Departure Hall Subang Airport Phone : +603-78400492 Business hours : 5am to 9pm daily

EAST MALAYSIA Kota Kinabalu (BKI) Kota Kinabalu International Airport, Level 2, Terminal 1, Jalan Lapangan Terbang (Lama), 88200 Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

Phone : +603 2035 6699 (Ext:1311) Business hours : 7.30am to 7.30pm daily.

Kuching (KCH) L2L, 15A, Level 2, Kuching International Airport, Jalan Lapangan Terbang, 93722 Kuching, Sarawak.

Phone : +60320356699 (Ext:1315) Business hours : 7am to 6pm daily.

AUSTRALIA Perth Sales Office Level 4, 220 St Georges Terrace Perth WA 6000.

Sydney Sales Office Level 18 Australia Square, 264, George Street, Sydney NSW 2000

BANGLADESH Dhaka Sales Office (DAC) 5th Floor, Modhumoti Plaza Concord, Plot No. 11, Road No. 11, Block G, Banani, Dhaka 1213, Bangladesh Phone : +88025504 2000 Chittagong Sales Office (CGP) 4th Floor, Delwar Bhaban Plot 104, Agrabad Commercial Area, Chittagong 4000 Bangladesh Phone : +88 031 252 1591/592 Fax : +88 031 252 1593 Business hours : Sat - Thur 10.00am - 06.00pm

HONG KONG Hong Kong Sales Office (HKG) Unit 2503 25/F, Island Place Tower, 510 King's Road, North Point, Hong Kong.

Phone : +852 3180 6683 Email: ODHelpdesk@pam.com.hk Business hours : Monday to Friday (9:00am -5:45pm), Saturday and Sunday (Closed)

INDIA TRICHY (TRZ) Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd New Integrated Terminal Building, Trichy Internatinal Airport Trichy - 620007 Phone : +91 0431-2340209 / 2341772 Business hours : Mon – Fri 9.30am to 5.30pm, Sat 9.30am to 2.00pm Email: trz.sales@malindoair.com

NEW DELHI (DEL) Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd Ground Floor 3 Ansal Bhawan, 16 Kasturba Gandhi Marg, New Delhi – 110 001 Phone : + 91 11 4351 5922 / 4351 5933 Business hours : Mon – Fri 9.30am to 17.30pm, Sat 9.30am to 13.30pm

KATHMANDU

KOCHI (COK) Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd Counter 21, International Departure Terminal, Cochin International Airport, Kochi – 683111 Business hours : Mon – Fri 9.30am to 17.30pm, Sat 9.30am to 13.30pm

SINGAPORE

MUMBAI (BOM) Malindo Airways Sdn Bhd Phone : +91 11-43515922 / 33 Business hours : Mon – Fri 9.30am to 17.30pm TRIVANDRUM (TRV) Airport Ticketing Office NITB, Near Indian post counter, Trivandrum international airport, Chackai P.O, Thiruvanthapuram 695024.Kerala.

Phone : 9567861318 Business hours : Mon – Fri 9.30am to 17.30pm, Sat - 9.30am to 13.30pm AMRITSAR (ATQ) Airport Ticketing Office Counter No 3, Shri Guru Ram Das Ji International Airport, Amritsar.

Business hours : Mon – Sat 9.30am to 6.30pm

PAKISTAN LAHORE (LHE) Malindo Air National Towers (Opposite Aiwan-E-Iqbal), Egerton Road Lahore - 54000 Business hours : Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm ISLAMABAD (ISB) Malindo Air Pak Turk Center, 1-D, Unit 6, Block R, F6/G6 Jinnah Avenue Blue Area Islamabad Phone : (051) 281-0081/2/3/4/5 Fax : (051) 287-0084 Business hours : Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm KARACHI (KHI) Malindo Air NHOWA Tower, M.D.M. Wafai Road, Karachi-74200 Phone : (021) 3522-0081/2/3/4/5 Fax : (021) 3568-7810 Business hours : Monday - Friday 9.00am to 5.00pm

Kathmandu (KTM) Ground Floor, GR Complex, House No. 531 Lazimpat, Kathmandu, Nepal Phone : +977 1400 5205, +977 140 5206 Business hours : 9.30am to 5.30pm daily

Reservation & Ticketing Office 61 Stamford Road #01 - 07 Stamford Court Singapore 178892 Business hours : Mon - Fri 9am to 6pm Call Centre : +65 6339 1922 Airport Ticketing Counter Check in Row 1, Changi Airport Terminal 3, Singapore 819663 Business hours : 8am to 8pm daily.

SRI LANKA (CMB) 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

VIETNAM Ho Chi Minh City Sales Office (SGN) 37 Dang Thi Nhu street, Nguyen Thai Binh Ward, Dist 1 ; Ho Chi Minh City.

Phone : +84 8 3915 2022, +84 8 3915 2023.

Business hours : Mon - Fri 8.30am to 17.30pm, Sat - 8.30am - 12.00pm Hanoi Sales Office (HAN) 90 Le Duan Street, Cua Nam Ward, Hoan Kiem District, Hanoi.

Phone : +84 4 3633 1773 Business hours : Mon - Fri 8.30am to 17.30pm, Sat - 8.30am - 12.00pm

TAIWAN Taiwan Sales Office (TPE) 10th floor, no.176, Chang Chun Road, ZhongShan District Taipei, Taiwan Phone : +886-2-25185855 Business hours : Mon – Fri 9.00am to 6.00pm

MYANMAR Yangon Sales Office (RGN) 186, MWEA Tower, Room no. 105, Shwe Dagon Pagoda Road, 11191 Dagon Township, Yangon.

Email : customer_care@malindoair.com Business hours : Mon – Fri 9.00am to 6.00pm / Sat - 9.00am to 1.00pm (GMT+6:30)

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IN - FLIGHT | SAFET Y

Safety Onboard

What you need to know about the security, comfort and safety in the aircraft.

Mobile Phones

All mobile phones, radios and remote-controlled 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

Life Vest

Safety Priority

Baggage

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.

• 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.

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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.

Dangerous Items

Flammable goods, The life vest is an explosives and corrosive important safety items like firecrackers, equipment in the wet cell batteries and aircraft for emergency conditions on water. Passengers are not other items containing materials like allowed to remove the life vest from the gas cylinders and paint are not allowed aircraft and legal actions would be taken onboard. against passengers who do so.

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.

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 International allocation

Hand Carry

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

luggage 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

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