January 2018
The Inflight Magazine of Malindo Air
CONTENTS 08 06 ON THE COVER Places we love in 2018 MALINDOMAG is also available at regional Tourism Offices, Starbucks Coffee outlets and selected hotel partners.
THE MALINDOMAG TEAM PUBLISHER Chandran Rama Muthy EDITOR Kalpana Devasagayam WRITER Sharmila Vella CONTRIBUTOR Archana Singh Tintin Ryanti CREATIVE / PHOTOGRAPHER Azim Hafifz Zaini Ahmad Zhafri Zamil ADVERTISING & PROMOTIONS Vickneswaran Thandapany Karen Soo MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS Andrea Liong Rozell Ng PUBLISHED BY 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. PP 18855/09/2015(034305)
COVER STORY
Asian destinations to explore
HAPPENINGS
Enlightening events of the month
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CELEBRITY INSIGHT
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ADVENTURE
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Fattah Amin
Taman Negara, Malaysia
VOYAGE : KOMODO ISLAND Discovering an exotic island
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Chandran Rama Muthy Chief Executive Officer Malindo Air
H
appy New Year! Hope all of you had a good break and is charged to commence with the usual daily routine of work or school. As every year brings the promise of a hopeful year, I do wish 2018 to be another fruitful year for you with greater milestones just as we anticipate for Malindo Air as we approach our 5th year at the end of first quater. This year we are focusing on adding more extensive regional destinations to our network while enhancing our efforts to create exceptional travel experience for our customers. In line with the beginning of the year, the cover story might pique your interest of destinations to explore. It is never too early to have some ideas for your next
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holiday. In fact the earlier the plan, the better deal one gets. To help you decide on your next vacation, we have listed several breathtaking destinations that will be offering something new for you to venture. We sealed 2017 proudly, with the introduction of a new service Bengaluru (formerly known as Bangalore), towards the end of December last year. The capital of India’s southern Karnataka is the center of India’s high-tech industry which is also known for its shopping, beautiful parks and lively nightlife. The Voyage section on this issue will give you a better insight on what this city has to offer. On a delightful note, we are also proud to be digitally transforming our cockpit
with SITAONAIR, which mean pilots across Malindo Air’s full fleet of 737s will soon be equipped with SITAONAIR’s complete Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solution, replacing the existing paperbased processes. Digitising our work flows and processes to enhance the flight operations is a core part of our vision. We embrace technology to keep up with our fast growing business and this solution will help us with better efficiency and accuracy to serve you. We don’t just stop there, therefore do flip through the pages to get more information and elating views to help create fonder travel memories this year. Until our next issue, have a pleasant flying experience and happy reading!
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Malindo Air
flies to Phnom Penh, Cambodia Malindo Air, has commenced its maiden flight to Phnom Penh, Cambodia on 1 December. The inaugural flight received a warm welcome upon arrival at Phnom Penh International Airport (PPIA) with water cannon salute over the aircraft, followed by Khmer dance “Chhai Yam” to welcome the passengers. A press conference was held with the local media to announce the official commencement of this flight. In line with the continuous effort to make KLIA a transit hub, Malindo Air is flying into Cambodia, which marks the 16th country under the network. Phnom Penh, as the capital city of Cambodia is an ideal destination for both business and leisure travel. This new route will strengthen our network with more travellers coming in to
Kuala Lumpur or transit to the cities beyond. The approximately 2-hour flight is true comfort with Malindo Air as the passengers get to enjoy ample legroom, 25kg baggage allowance and complimentary in-flight snacks.
In conjunction with the announcement, Malindo Air is offeringall-inonewayintroductory farestoPhnomPenh for Economy Class starts from RM139 & Business Class starts from RM749. The promotional fares include perks such as baggage allowance, in-flight entertainment
and in-flight meals. Phnom Penh is an economically booming city located on the banks of the Mekong & Bassac rivers, which, boasts a bygone atmosphere inherited from the French presence in Cambodia.
Malindo Air
cockpit goes digital with Sitaonair Malindo Air, is taking strides to digitally transform its cockpit with Sitaonair. Pilots across Malindo Air’s full fleet of 737s will be equipped with Sitaonair’s complete Electronic Flight Bag (EFB) solution by the end of 2017, replacing their existing paper-based processes. Sitaonair’s bespoke EFB solution for the airline’s full fleet of 32 aircraft, involves 4 | M ALIND OM AG | JANUARY 2 018
activating the leading iPad-based Aviobook EFB within Sitaonair’s secure ATI Cloud-hosted ground server, automatically distributing operational data to the pilots’ tablet. To date, all 32 aircraft cockpits are on track to activate the new EFB solution by year end. Digitizing the work flows and processes to enhance the flight operations is a core
part of the airline’s vision. Malindo Air embraced technology to keep up with the fast growing business. This solution will help the pilots with better efficiency and accuracy. The market-leading Electronic Flight Bag offers a comprehensive userfriendly application for seamless and efficient flight preparations and follow-up. BatikAir Malaysia,our sister
company and subsidiary of Lion Group, pilots benefit from a complete digital flight folder, comprising everything from dynamic documents and interactive navigation and journey logs, to live and colour-coded weather data, NOTAMS and dynamic route exchange. Malindo Air is also equipped with Sitaonair’s AIRCOM Flight Planning and Datalink Services.
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Thaipusam, Malaysia
Thaipusam is the biggest festival for Hindus after Deepavali. It is grandly celebrated in Batu Caves. It is observed as a day of thanksgiving and paying penance for Lord Murugan. Devotees prepare themselves for the occasion by cleansing their bodies through fasting and abstinence, and usually observe a vegetarian diet for a certain period of time. Many devotees began paying penance a few days before the actual festival, with the carrying of the kavadi (a decorated structure bearing the image of several deities including Lord Murugan) on their shoulders and milk pots carried above their heads. An occasion not to be missed. Date : January 31, 2018 Venue : Kuala Lumpur, Penang and Ipoh
Photo credit: matadornetwork.com
Electric Gardens Festival, Perth, Australia
Photo credit: musicfeeds.com.au
Date : January 19, 2018 Venue : Red Hill Auditorium, Perth
Samhara (Dance), Bengaluru
Samhara is a collaboration between Nrityagram and the Sri Lankan Chitrasena Dance Company. Choreographed by Surupa Sen, Nrityagrams Artistic Director and a front-ranking Odissi dancer, Samhara has been performed around the world. Sens vibrant and immaculate choreography has come in for particular praise everywhere and has even won a nomination for the Bessi Awards, considered the Oscars of the dance world. The skillful merging of two very different and vibrant forms is harmonious and at times piquant, taking Sens choreography to heights hitherto not scaled in Indian dance.
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Electric Gardens festival channels the park-based electronica popularised by Parklife, Summadayze, and Listen Out, but goes one step further by steering clear of trend-dependent acts, and instead invites the absolute godfathers of electronic music to step up to the game of seasoned artists that have spent decades entertaining crowds. The 2018 event will see a significant expansion of local artists, with Electric Gardens once again teaming up with the best electronic collectives, media platforms and brands for a truly collaborative curational effort that goes to the heart of dance music’s sense of togetherness. Photo credit: defenceforumindia.com
Date : January 26, 2018 Venue : Rajpath, New Delhi
Republic Day Celebration, New Delhi, India
The Delhi Republic Day parade is the largest and most important parade that marks the Republic Day celebrations in India. The parade takes place every year on 26 January at Rajpath, New Delhi. It is the main attraction of India’s Republic Day celebrations, which last for 3 days. The parade showcases India’s defence capability and its cultural and social heritage. Every part of the country is represented in the parade, which makes the Republic Day parade very popular. A full dress rehearsal Parade is also organised on 23 January every year to take stock of the preparedness.
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Cats Musical, Hong Kong
Photo credit: Lunchbox Theatrical Productions Limited
Following its triumphant season in London’s West End, the acclaimed revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s record-breaking musical CATS comes to Hong Kong for a strictly limited season. With poignant hit song ‘Memory’, dazzling choreography and stunning costumes, CATS is a brilliant song and dance spectacular show. The 2015 Olivier Award-nominated production, which reunited the original creative team and brought CATS back to the West End after a 12 year absence, received outstanding reviews from critics and bloggers alike, extending its London season due to overwhelming public demand. Date : 6 January – 11 February 2018 Venue : Lyric Theatre, Hong Kong Academy for Performing Arts
Biennial Butterfly Beauty Festival, Taiwan
The “Biennial Butterfly Beauty Festival” is a magnificent yearly event that goes from December to March of the following year taking place in the Maolin National Scenic Area. During this period millions of migrating Euploea butterflies (purple in color) cross the ocean and arrive here till winter is over. The Maolin National Scenic Area is proud of that fact that it is has one of the only two winter migratory butterfly gorges in the world. The purple Euploea is a rare wintering butterfly. Each winter millions of these butterflies gather together for the flight to the Dawushan Foothills to avoid the cold and to winter in the gorges. Tourists from every corner of the world travel every year to Maolin to experience firsthand this magnificent, world-class scene of beautiful purple butterflies dancing in the air. Photo credit: www.eventaiwan.tw
Date : Until March 31, 2018 Venue : Maolin District, Kaohsiung City, Taiwan
St Jerome’s Laneway Festival, Singapore
St. Jerome’s Laneway Festival is about leading new and revered seminal music. The festival has always been interested in finding what is fresh and bringing it to unique settings and surrounds to be appreciated by music lovers. The size of the festivals, the locations and the way we encourage community all form part of the way in which the Laneway team strive to present a live music experience like no other. Since Laneway’s debut in Singapore, the stages have been graced by veteran indie darlings and up-andcoming artists alike. Concert-goers get to sing and dance along with musicians from the world over.
The Bay Regatta, Thailand
The Bay Regatta brings the excitement of sailing races to the stunning settings of Phuket, Phang Nga Bay and Krabi. Starting from Koh Naka Yai, entrants sail around Koh Yao and down the Krabi coastline to Laem Nang. After racing around the Krabi islands, they finally dash across to Chalong Bay for the closing party. The annual event attracts around 50 yachts from around the world for a casual competition in what is known as “Asia’s fun regatta
Date : January 27, 2018 Venue : Gardens By The Bay, Singapore
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Asian Destinations To Visit In 2018
Songkran, Thailand
The travel industry has gone leaps and bounds to accommodate the latest trend and experiences that travelers are seeking today. In fact, tourism has become such a profitable industry in every country that respective local governments are seen to invest generously in initiatives to attract tourists to their country. As the New Year dawns, there are destinations to think about, weather patterns to consider and times or season of year to ponder. However, one thing is certain and that is, Asia is one of the most amazing regions in the world to explore. Between the ancient history and intricate traditions to the bewildering architecture and variety of food, the wonders in Asia are indisputable. With that in mind, here is a list of dream-worthy locations in Asia to visit in 2018.
SINGAPORE The modern metropolis is a melting pot of cultures and it is finally becoming one of Asia’s hitlist destinations. Going around Singapore can take a matter of minutes, thanks to one of the world’s most efficient and widespread public transport systems. The concrete jungles that once dominated Singapore’s skyline are slowly giving way to green skyscrapers, which look more like living ecosystems than business hubs. Fervently working towards its ‘City in a Garden’ dream, the nation is ploughing money into becoming 8 | M ALIND OM AG | JANUARY 2 018
more sustainable and well, green. Head out of town a little and you will find plenty of walking trails, treetop jungle bridges, wildlife galore and the city’s green jewel, the Unesco World Heritage–listed Singapore Botanic Gardens: these are the lungs of Singapore. Kicking off this month is the Singapore Art Week starting on 1728 January. Next month is a special month as the country celebrates Chinese New Year with Chinese New Year Light Up in New Bridge Road and Eu Tong Sen Street. The other exciting event to look out for is the inaugural Singapore Festival of Fun which starts from 11-19 March this year. Taking
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place in Clarke Quay, the festival is spread over three hubs across the nine days—the Nickelodeon Fiesta, Street Fest, and Magner’s International Comedy Festival. Expect lots of games, live performances and fun for the whole family in Singapore’s hippest entertainment enclave this March. Next we have Singapore’s first-ever Michelin guide Street Food Festival debuts this April whereby delicious local street food of Singapore from the kitchens of more than 12 Michelinstarred restaurants and celebrated Bib Gourmand eateries all in one location. The event is happening at Resorts World Sentosa on 14-15 April. In May, it is the Singapore International Festival of Arts whereby there will be performances, readings, installations and exhibitions from local and international artistes. Shopping lovers will be in for a treat as June is the Great Singapore Sale where all the shopping centres gives out major discounts to their shoppers. S o u rce : ht t p : / / w w w. v i s i t s in g a p o re . co m
Festival of Arts, Singapore
Getting there Malindo Air flies to SINGAPORE 28x weekly. Book your flights online at malindoair.com
Photo Credit :Aliwal Arts Centre
Gardens by the bay, Singapore
Graffiti artist at work during art festival Photo Credit: www.sg.asia-city.com
Getting there Malindo Air flies to BANGKOK 21x weekly. Book your flights online at malindoair.com
THAILAND This year is the “Amazing Thailand Tourism Year 2018” which has been designed to attract tourist with a busy calendar of international events to be hosted in 2018. While some cultural events are celebrated all over Thailand, some others are just smaller unique local festivities of some provinces. The biggest and renowned festivals in Thailand are Loy Krathong and Songkran, which is also the Thai New Year where thousands of
tourists come to join in the fun. Thailand in 2018 would not be complete without a beach party for soaking up the best of Thailand’s amazing island settings from 28-30 March. The Tao Music and Underwater Festival will be rocking into its third outing in 2018. This event keeps itself well but throws a lovely
acknowledgment to Koh Tao’s scuba diving industry. Thailand is set to make a debut on the MotoGP World Championship in October 2018, at the Buri Ram Circuit. Since Thai people have diverse and mixed ethnic, cultural and religious backgrounds, there are many traditional
An elephant spraying water during Songkran water festival, Thailand
Loy Krathong festival, Thailand
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Songkran water festival
Water rafting
Photo Credit: www.onthegotours.com
Thai events and festivals from the past to experience today and which will carry on into the future. There are also a variety of water activities such as river and white water rafting, scuba diving, and snorkeling to see some of the world’s top-ranked amazing underwater vistas. You can go sailing and while on the boat, how about trying to fish for some delicious squid? Or perhaps you can just have fun at one of
many water parks around Thailand. If you like a challenge and not afraid of heights, you Photo credit sightseeingbangkok.com cannot miss out magnificent view. Exciting adventures on a paramotor trip. Or if you prefer a calmer and more like ziplining, mountain climbing, and comfortable thrilling experience, try bungee jumping are offered in Thailand a hot air balloon tour and soak in the as well.
Getting there Malindo Air flies to COLOMBO 11x weekly. Book your flights online at malindoair.com
Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery Photo Credit: www.kosgodaseaturtle.org
Independence Day parade, Sri Lanka Photo Credit: www.timeout.com
SRI LANKA Known for producing some of the best tea in the world, Sri Lanka is more than just the land of plantations. With more than 2,000 years of cultural history, this country makes up for what it lacks in size. Beyond the culture, Sri Lanka is known for its natural landscapes – from beaches and mountain ranges to tea estates and stunning coastal regions. Sri Lanka’s white beaches are something to behold, with shimmering blue waters that holds your breath. You may even get the opportunity to visit the Kosgoda Turtle Hatchery, which is home to Sri Lanka’s pioneering sea turtle conservation project. But if it is Sri Lanka’s famous wild elephant herds that you would like 10 | M ALIND OM AG | JANUARY 2 018
to see, then Udawalawe National Park has more than 200 elephants that call the place home. If you love to indulge in a cup of tea every day, then a trip to the plantations, where some of the best brews in the world come from, is a must. Ceylon tea is one of Sri Lanka’s biggest exports after the country’s first tea plantation was planted in the hills of Kandy in 1867. Almost 30 different types of Ceylon tea are produced here and plantations can be found across the country. Jump on the train from Ella to Nanu Oya for the most scenic view of the plantations, while a walk up to Little Adam’s Peak in Ella will provide even better views. What is new this year is X30 Asia Cup hosted by Sri Lanka Karting Circuit, Bandaragama happening on 13-14
Tea plantations Photo Credit: Jaromir Chalabala/Shutterstock
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CAMBODIA
Cambodia has come a long way and now shines as an authentic and fascinating destination in Southeast Asia. The remote floating villages on Tonle Sap and more than 21 ethnic minorities groups like the Indigenous Khmer people provide true insight into the daily life of this growing country. While the temple of Angkor Wat may be at the top of many traveler’s lists of places to visit in Cambodia, there are actually more than 100 other stone temples scattered throughout the country. Cambodia is also not without its white sandy beaches, as Sihanoukville, known locally as Snooky, is home to some of the country’s most beautiful beaches. Visit Otres Beach for 4km of white sands and beach bars while Victory Beach is home to budget accommodation options and close to the local port. Chaotic yet charismatic capital Phnom Penh is a revitalised city earning credits for its sumptuous riverside setting, cultural renaissance, and world-class dining scenes. Meanwhile Siem Reap, with cosmopolitan cafes and a diverse nightlife, is as much a destination as the nearby iconic temples. And up-andcoming Battambang, reminiscent of Siem Reap before the advent of mass tourism, charms with graceful French architecture and a thriving contemporary art scene. The capital city is definitely worth the visit. This fast-moving capital is where
January. An event not to be missed by Karting fans and enthusiasts from around the world. On 4 February, Sri Lanka celebrates Independence Day. The national flag is hoisted and the national anthem sung, the traditional lamp is lit and the processions begin, complete with meticulously coordinated military parades, firing of canons and various religious and cultural performances.
The festival that is celebrated grandly is the Sinhala and Hindu New Year which symbolises prosperity and ethnic harmony in the country. New Year festivals are held around the island throughout the month, comprising of different traditional games where both children and adults take part to cherish this joyful period of the year from 13-14 April. S o u rce : t ra v e l . s ta r t s a t 6 0 . co m / a r t i cl e s /
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Kids playing on a boat in Mekong river
three great rivers, the Mekong, Bassac and Tonle Sap converge. Enjoy the local hospitality and visit the Royal Palace and the Silver Pagoda while you are there. Cambodians celebrate the festival of Phchum Ben from 8-10 October. Together with Khmer New Year in April, Phchum Ben is the most important festival in the Khmer religious calendar. Locals visit the pagoda and give food. Water Festival and Bon Om Touk (The Pirogue Racing Festival) in Phnom Penh is the most magnificent traditional festival that starts on 21-23 November. For three days Phnom Penh citizens, foreign tourists and peasants from various provinces gather in the capital to
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celebrate the festival. Besides the regatta, the water festival also includes three other ceremonies: Illuminated float (Loy Pratip), Moon salutation (Sampeas Preah Khe) and the eating of pestle new special rice with banana or coconut juice (Ork Ambok). S o u rce : ht t p s : / / w w w. l o n e l y p l a n et . co m / ca m b o d i a
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FATTAH
"They also give a good deal with free baggage allowance of 25kg and meals on board. Overall I really feel at home when I fly with Malindo Air." 12 | M ALIND OM AG | JANUARY 2 018
Malaysian actor Fattah Amin is one rising star who has made himself a household name with the hit TV-series “Suri Hati Mr Pilot”. The young actor started his career in the entertainment industry as an extra in the television drama series, Memberku Hawa. Soon after, the industry started noticing his talent and style in acting. Before long, he received several offers and after his role in Playboy Itu Suamiku, the rest, they said, is history. In 2015, Fattah was getting recognised as an award winning actor because of acting stints in several dramas such as Bencinta, Plan Cinta Tak Jadi and the opportunity to develop his talents in Indonesia through the telefilm I Pursue Love To Malaysia and From Hater To Lover. Since the start of his career, Fattah has gone to win many awards such as Hero Remaja 2011/2012, Anugerah Melodi ke-3, Anugerah Telenovela, Anugerah MeleTOP ERA and Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian. When asked about the Malaysian Film industry, Fattah said the film industry has improved from what it was before and is moving in the right direction towards becoming an internationally recognised film production country. “Generally, as someone who is active in the entertainment industry, I have to be aware of what I do and say because I am always in the public eyes. It is not about pretending to be someone else, but you do have to keep a good head on all the time,” said Fattah. His favourite destination is anywhere near the beach. His perfect vacations is mostly visiting islands in Asia. He travels quite a lot for work and leisure and he mostly flies in Malindo Air. “Besides the comfortable journey, Malindo Air makes me feel safe and entertained with their good selection of movies. They also give a good deal with free baggage allowance of 25kg and meals on board. Overall I really feel at home when I fly with Malindo Air,” added Fattah. The actor recently married actress and singer Nur Fazura Sharifuddin in a private ceremony witnessed by family and friends.
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of Komodo National Park By Tintin Ryanti Photos By: Michael Waleleng
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he desire to enjoy the beauty of underwater diving in Indonesia, is what Tri Suswati - the wife of Kapolri Muhammad Tito Karnavian (Chief of Police, Indonesia) and Tintin wanted to indulge. The beauty of Indonesia’s stunning waters is a beautiful sight to behold and was a truly memorable experience for them. The underwater beauty of Indonesia is the ultimate destination for divers from all over the world. Indonesia as a country in the tropics, offers underwater natural charm that has been recognised as one of the best dive sites in the world. This is also what made people wanting to explore the various dive spots scattered in the territorial waters of Indonesia. The natural charm of this archipelago needs to be preserved. That is why, Tri Suswati keeps trying to invite all members of Bhayangkari (Organisation of Police Officer’s wives in Indonesia) to appreciate the beauty under the sea. She also promotes it in social media sites to spread the beauty of underwater tourism in the archipelago. Tri Suswati and Tintin explored the
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beauty of the waters in the area of​​ Komodo National Park, East Nusa Tenggara. Best time to enjoy the underwater marine charm is between May and September. They arrived at Labuan Bajo, before making the final preparation to the dive site. The trip to Labuan Bajo is easier because Batik Air operates direct flights from Soekarno Hatta Airport, Cengkareng to Komodo Airport in Labuan Bajo. Soon after, the journey begins at the dive spots of Komodo National Park. They board the pinisi ship (sailing ship) whereby the package is to stay a few days on the ship. The ship will take the guest easily to all the favourite dive point. While on board the ship, one will witness the beautiful scenery that will leave anyone mesmerised. Imagine looking at a cluster of exotic islands poking around the blue sea. There are many dive spots scattered in this area, and they decided Batu Bolong will be the first diving point to explore the beauty of the waters in Komodo National Park. This point has an area that is a bit narrow, because on the right and left of this dive site is a downstream that should be avoided by the divers. Although it is narrow, the marine life here is very diverse. Here they can see the various varieties and colours of corals, black tip shark, white tip shark, JANUARY 2 018 | M ALIND OM AG | 19
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napoleon fish, turtles and much more. After enjoying the beauty of the underwater at Batu Bolong dive point, we returned to pinisi ship to continue to the next dive spot. They continued the dives at Taka Makassar point. Here one must be very careful because the current is quite strong. This is also the spot where we managed to see a beautiful manta ray. And if the diver is lucky, one can also see a stingray.
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Another point that must be visited is the Crystal Rock. At this point we were amazed to see shark reef. And the point of this one dive is to see the habitat of reef sharks after navigating into the waters of Komodo National Park. This is actually quite a unique scene. In addition to these two points earlier, several other dive points in the waters of this Komodo National Park are Castle Rock, Shoot Gun and many more that we can
choose to dive. And, at each location we saw different coral reefs and marine life. But keep in mind that the territorial waters of Komodo National Park is not recommended for beginners. This is more for advance divers who has done the dive at least 50 times. Underwater habitat of Komodo National Park is arguably unique, because they do not seem disturbed by the presence of divers. The local government are
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aware of the beauty here and takes extra precaution in preserving the underwater marine life. In fact, the local community began to participate in guarding this national park area from the hands of people who are irresponsible. Tri Suswati always encourage other divers to improve their knowledge in order to preserve the environment. Therefore, in the series of dives, Tri Suswati always emphasises the importance of divers to continue improving their knowledge and in preserving the environment. She also advocates on not catching and consuming protected marine life. Besides diving, one can also enjoy the exotic landscapes with trekking in several locations or just enjoy the beautiful beach. One of the famous beach that is worth visiting is the Pink Beach. Besides trekking in Komodo Island, one should take the time to see the Komodo dragon in its natural habitat but must be accompanied by a local ranger.
Getting there Malindo Air flies to BALI 28x weekly. Book your flights online at malindoair.com
Tintin Ryanti, started as a writer in a Fashion magazine, then went on to Laras Magazine. The woman who holds a Masters degree in Social Welfare education from the University of Indonesia once worked at UNDP in the environmental section that brought writers to various parts of Indonesia. JANUARY 2 018 | M ALIND OM AG | 21
Anjung Malaysia
– a Unique Malaysian experience at KLIA
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njung Malaysia, an area which reflects the unique Malaysian culture and flavour through the display of local architecture, products and cuisines is the latest attraction at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). Located at the fifth floor at KLIA’s departure hall, formerly known as Anjung Tinjau, visitors and travellers will get the chance to sample local delicacies such as nasi lemak, fruit salad (rojak), laksa, Ipoh noodles and traditional kueh besides trying on traditional games such as congkak, batu seremban and draughts. The Anjung Malaysia also showcases batik drawings beside pictorial display of Malaysia in the 50s and 60s. In its pursuit to remove the perception that all airports are alike, Malaysia Airports strives to deliver lasting impressions by fostering a unique experiential ambience that other airports cannot simulate. It also hopes to evoke a sense of homecoming as well as nationalistic pride in the locals. Airports that highlight the unique culture and geographical attributes associated with their locations are usually appreciated and enjoyed better by airport
users. What Malaysia Airports is trying to do is enhance the passengers’ enjoyment of their Malaysian experience. Anjung Malaysia also serves a dual purpose in highlighting what Malaysia has to offer whereby local SMEs and entrepreneurs have been provided with a venue to showcase their products to an international audience. Anjung Malaysia basically showcases the nation’s traditions and cultures, while entertaining tourists and visitors with a specially curated atmosphere that provides a window to local cuisines, products and architecture. On another note, Malaysia Airports also delights their patrons
with glittery decorations, merry activities and sweet surprises. Apart from spreading joy to its patrons, Malaysia Airports also organised an exciting Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) activity which brought cheer to children of Pusat Penjagaan KanakKanak Cacat Taman Megah, an organization that shelters and care for children who suffer from various brain related disabilities from autism to development delay. As special guests of the CSR event, the children were treated with a special appearance of 501st Legion Malaysia Garrison and FightSaber members in Star Wars characters costumes and as well as gifts giveaways.
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Silicon Valley of India
By: Archana Singh
There is a lot to explore in a city that gradually evolved from being the Garden City to the Silicon Valley of India. The rise of start-up culture in Bengaluru reflects a blend of old and new - some parts with historical monuments that will take you back to memory lane, while others with the high-rise corporate complexes will make you feel you are in a global city.
it is housed in the erstwhile mansion of Mysore royal family and was opened to the public in 2009. Besides the paintings, sculptures, graphic prints; there is also the examples of early photography in India which showcased the historical development of modern art in India.
The cosmopolitan Bengaluru (formerly Bangalore) is one of India’s most progressive and developed cities, blessed with a round-the-year pleasant climate and an ever-mushrooming gastronomical and shopping scene. What the city lacks in world-famous sights, makes up with lovely parks and striking Victorian-era architecture. There is always something going on at the fastpaced young city to keep you busy.
The heart of the Garden city resides in Lalbagh Botanical Garden, which is world-renowned for botanical artwork, scientific study of plants and conservation of plants. Walking through the 240 acres of the Garden, you will find, it has 1,854 species of plants. It was commissioned by Hyder Ali in 1760 and completed by his son Tipu Sultan. The garden features rare plants from around the world. One thing that you cannot miss in the garden is the over 3000 million years old Lal Bagh Rock. Besides the largest collection of rare plants, it also consists a glass house where an annual flower show is held every year and is also a home to an aquarium and a lake.
Top 5 Places to See in Bengaluru: Bangalore Palace Being ta Culturephile, this place was high on the list as it is an epitome of great architecture and beauty. Built in the year of 1878, Bangalore Palace exudes the spice of old regal opulence of one of the most powerful dynasties of Southern India. Spread in a humungous 45,000 square feet area, it is a great piece of art reflecting the mix of Tudor and Scottish Gothic Architecture. As per Legend, King Chamarajendra Wadiyar drew his inspiration from the Windsor Castle of London.
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Cubbon Park Spread over an area of 300 acres, Cubbon Park is set in the green belt region of the city. The green foliage and the calm environs of the park is a perfect antidote for deadline driven life in a metro. The park also houses Bangalore Aquarium, the second largest aquarium in India.
Bannerghatta National Park, Bangalore Overview Located 22 km away from the humdrum of Bengaluru, the Bannerghatta National
Park is a haven for nature and wildlife lovers. Spread over a massive area of around 104.27 sq km, this national park is most famous for the country’s first butterfly park. Besides that, there are ten Reserve Forests, an aquarium, a zoo, Children’s park, Crocodile Farm, Snake Park, Prehistoric Animals’ Park and a museum. You can even get up close and personal with the wildlife here through a jungle safari. You can spot lions, tigers and crocodiles amongst numerous others in the park.
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Top 5 Places to Shop in Bengaluru: MG Road One of the most popular shopping and entertainment hub of Bangalore which is swarmed with people at almost all the time. It is a must visit place to shop for beautiful silk sarees and handicrafts. And, do not forget to visit Higginbothams, Bangalore’s oldest bookstore founded in 1844.
Commercial Street A one-stop destination for purchasing garments, imitation jewellery, sports goods, footwear and affordable antiques. But before you visit it brace yourself to walk a lot and practice bargain skills.
Chickpet One of the oldest commercial districts of the city has a formidable history of 400 years, and Bangaloreans swear by the quality and variety of
saree and wholesale dress materials you get in this famous market. Great place to shop for your gold and silver jewellery too.
Jayanagar A bit intimidating for firsttime visitors, Jayanagar is a heaven for shoppers. You can shop for almost anything under the sun. And do not forget to indulge in Southern Indian snacks at Shenoy Stores, chaat and pani puri at Rakesh Kumar, and desserts at Cool Point.
Malleswaram Named after the nearby Kaadu Malleswara Temple, this traditional market is famous for its flower market, herbs, spices, and vegetables. Besides the above five markets, do not forget to visit the Brigade Road, UB City, Gandhi Bazar and Avenue road for retail and culinary delight if time is on your side.
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Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites, Kota Bharu, Malaysia From RM207 per room per night With a stay at Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites in Kota Bharu, you will be within the vicinity of State Museum and Temenggor Lake. This 4 star hotel is located in the new commercial area of Wakaf Che Yeh. Holiday Villa Hotel & Suites Kota Bharu offers 108 rooms and are all well equipped with the standard facilities to provide our guests with convenience and comfort. The rooms comprise of Superior, Deluxe, Studio room and Family suites. Enjoy your meals at the well known Lagenda Restaurant serves local
and continental cuisines as well as Kelantan Delights, and is open daily from 7.00 am until 11.00 pm. Topaz Ballroom accommodates up to 250 persons in a theatre seating set up. Choose the space to suit your style and size for your next business or social event with dedicated catering and dining experience. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including an indoor pool and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access and tour/ ticket assistance.
Grand Sakura Hotel, Medan, Indonesia From RM148 per room per night In the heart of Medan, Grand Sakura Hotel is close to Vihara Borobudur and Sun Plaza. The hotel is also nearby the Shri Mariaman Temple and Medan Mall. Make yourself at home in one of the 120 air-conditioned rooms featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless Internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes
and desks. Be sure to enjoy recreational amenities including a sauna and a fitness center. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless Internet access, concierge services, and a television in a common area. If you’d like to spend the day shopping, you can hop on the complimentary shuttle. Enjoy a meal at a restaurant, or stay in and take advantage of the hotel’s 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at a bar/lounge.
Skylark Hotel, Hanoi, Vietnam From RMRM220 per room per night Step in to Skylark Hotel and experience the fine art of luxury and flawless service unmatched in Hanoi. Skylark Hotel is located on Phan Dunh Phung street which is considered one of the most beautiful streets in Hanoi and attracts many tourists visit. Here, you not only admire the unique ancient architecture, but also immersed in a lush green space, filled with trees. Walking along the street, watching falling yellow leaves, hear the church
bells, feel a sense of peace as you take a stroll down this lovely street. In addition to the 50 elegantly appointed rooms and suites, our Skylark restaurant and stylist X Bar are privilege places for any meeting at any moment of the day. The Skylark Health Club featuring with the unique roof-top indoor pool and the most up-to-date equipped gymnasium in Hanoi will give you the best possible conditions for complete well-being.
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Welcome the New Year with style in Kuala Lumpur with Malindo Holidays.
Kuala Lumpur, with its gleaming skyscrapers, colonial architecture, charming locals and stunning natural attractions, always has something to keep you entertained. So, explore Kuala Lumpur and discover the best places to visit and hotels to stay with Malindo Holidays. We have numerous hotels all around Kuala Lumpur for you to choose from and the two hotels that caught our attention this month are the Hotel Grand Continental Kuala Lumpur and the Cititel Mid Valley.
Cititel Mid Valley Located in the heart of Klang Valley, Cititel Mid Valley rivals its competitors with a unique standard of warm, business-friendly and personalised services for all its guests. The three-star hotel’s strategic location also provides for hassle-free commuting by car, bus, or train to some of the premier food, retail and entertainment centres around Kuala Lumpur. Thus, making it your first choice for leisure or business! Being the proud two-time winner of the Malaysia Tourism Premier Award for Best Hotel Services, Cititel Mid Valley has 646 comfy air-conditioned rooms, namely the Superior rooms along with the spacious Deluxe rooms. All the rooms are tastefully furnished with a warm, intimate atmosphere, and are equipped with WIFI and all the modern facilities you would expect. For additional luxury, the Deluxe rooms also offer added amenities such as a splendid long bath and a large writing table with sitting area. 28 | M ALIND OM AG | JANUARY 2 018
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Complementing the hotel is Mid Valley Megamall, one of the largest shopping malls in Asia. With over 430 stores and an 18-screen Cineplex, Mid Valley Megamall offers an exciting and endless variety of fashion, food, entertainment and fun for the whole family. Those who are looking to indulge themselves even more could head to the connected upscale Gardens Mall which provides an additional shopping experience with over 200 upscale fashion specialty shops, including anchor tenants like Robinsons, Hush Puppies and Isetan.
Hotel Grand Continental Kuala Lumpur Standing tall in Malaysia’s lively capital, Hotel Grand Continental Kuala Lumpur boasts magnificent views of the Petronas Twin Towers. The hotel is just a short stroll away from the monorail and LRT stations and only a 45-minute drive away from Kuala Lumpur International Airport, providing utmost convenience for corporate and leisure travellers to visit the city’s major attractions, landmarks, business and entertainment venues. Towering at 27 storeys, Hotel Grand Continental Kuala Lumpur has 309 guest rooms and suites. Divided into Suites, Standard, Deluxe, and Premium, these superbly comfortable air-conditioned rooms come with all the modern facilities that you are familiar with. These rooms are also beautifully decorated with individual pieces of furniture and have the cosiest beds. They are also well-equipped with private bathrooms featuring a relaxing rainfall showerhead. Perfect for those who put great emphasis on comfort and privacy! After an active day in the bustling city, you can relax on-site at the swimming pool and energise at the gym available at Hotel Grand Continental KL. Take advantage of the parking, along with the limo or town car service and take a drive around the city. There is even a 24-hour front desk staff standing by to help you
with dry cleaning, laundry, tours or tickets. Marble Arch Coffee House, the inhouse restaurant, provides tantalising and aromatic international dishes uniquely prepared just for you, while the Side Walk Café offers delectable snacks and drinks. If you are too tired after a long day of sightseeing, just order the room service and the food will be brought up to you!
Nearby Attractions Both hotels are located very close to other key leisure destinations. Spend some time away from the busy city at the Bird Park and check out the beautiful peacocks, hornbills and pose with owls and parrots on your shoulder at this well-known “World’s Largest Free-flight Walk-in Aviary”. Those who wish to ride the train can take the LRT to Kuala Lumpur City Centre (KLCC). Here you can take pictures of the iconic Petronas Twin Towers and enjoy the magnificent
Aquaria KLCC. On the way back, you can make a stop at Central Market where you can haggle for gorgeous Malaysian souvenirs, perfect for you and your loved ones back home! A short walk from Central Market will take you to Petaling Street, a bustling street chock full of shops and stalls selling goods and food, truly a bargain hunter’s paradise! And to end your evening, take a slow walk to the Saloma Theatre Restaurant and dine on some mouthwatering authentic Malay cuisine while being entertained with an hour-long lively cultural show with songs and traditional dances. So, embrace the New Year with a trip to Kuala Lumpur! You could even create your own travel list and book weekly affordable flight + hotel deals at Malindo Holidays. Browse through the malindoholidays.com website and find the perfect hotel for you. We have over 200,000 hotels worldwide for you to choose from, ranging from budget to luxury. So, hurry and book your flight + hotel packages today!
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Get Kaw’d (caught) at Kaw Kaw SG by Makan State, a unique, artistic concept restaurant. It is the perfect spot to grab a bite away from the bustling roads of the city as it is tucked in a quaint spot at Aliwal Arts Centre in Singapore. Mention “Burger Bakar Kaw Kaw” in Kuala Lumpur and most people would have heard about their street kiosk turned multiple franchise fairytale story. Founders Zul and Nita started off with a street kiosk selling burger bakar aka grilled patty burgers in 2011 before franchising it. So come and hang out with colleagues, family and friends as the establishment dishes out menus to serve people of all demographics and taste buds. From burgers, pastas to steaks, be spoilt for choice. Kaw Kaw SG also strives to be the platform for emerging local artists to showcase their work and is the ultimate intimate venue for local musicians to perform. With scheduled performance every fortnight, the restaurant believes that the customers deserve this extra mile to serve them the best dining experience. To complete the unique take in dining, all the furniture in the restaurant are treated as one of a kind beautiful art pieces and can be bought upon request. This is an artistic hub that exemplifies the vision to redefine good food culture. The signature dish is their burgers. Go for the Classic Chicken Burger (S$14) for crunchy goodness in a bun or the Smoky Beef Bacon (S$16.30) if you fancy a bit of heat from jalapenos and a signature smoky sauce. Customers can even customise their burger with add ons like extra patties, fried eggs, cheese, turkey ham and beef bacon. For reservations, please call 006564448349. For other enquiries, please email makanstate@gmail.com.
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On November 5, 2012, Boeing delivered the 7,370th 737 to Lion Air. Then, on March 20, 2013, Boeing delivered the 7,500th 737 to Malindo Air.
The ATR 72,short-haul regional airliner developed and produced in France and Italy by aircraft manufacturer ATR (Aerei da Trasporto Regionale or Avions de transport régional)
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The ATR 72 is a twin-engine turboprop airliner, which means that it’s powered by quiet and efficient propellers rather than turbojets. This makes it ideal for shorter flights where speeds below 725 km/h are required.
The number “72” in its name is derived from the aircraft’s standard seating configuration in a passenger-carrying configuration, which could seat 72-78 passengers in a single-class arrangement.
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Exploring Taman Negara
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aman Negara is the crown jewel of tropical rainforests in Asia. Reputed as the oldest of its kind in the world (130 million years old), it has evolved amid natural disasters and been generally reserved despite human civilisation — creating an epicentre for the most diverse distribution of flora and fauna on the planet. There is 150 mammal species ranging from tiny rodents to magnificent Indian elephants, 479 species of birds and a host of native animals unique to Malaysia. Established in 1939 under British rule, Taman Negara is a whopping 4343 square kilometres spanning three states. The expanse is covered in a criss-cross of meandering rivers, rapids and waterfalls; a mountain range and lush valleys with 30 to 40 metre canopies that obscure the sunlight. As the forest reserve is so big — it would literally take years or even decades to fully explore with scientists discovering new species all the time — we have condensed the itinerary to focus on the must-see sights and must-do activities for first time visitors. Jungle Trekking You cannot go to Taman Negara and not trek into the depths of the jungle. During the day you can see rare jungle flowers and take amazing photos at the base of 40m tall trees with gargantuan banyan buttressed roots. Also keep your eyes peeled for sightings of the gorgeous pitcher plant species. There are various trails to choose from, all for different levels of ability. For the more adventurous, check out the 53km long distance trail from Kuala Tahan to Gunung Tahan. It takes seven days and six nights and is one of the most challenging trails and seldom explored in the park. Night Jungle Walk The fun begins when the sun sets. Most fauna here are generally crepuscular (active between dusk and dawn) or nocturnal so the best time to catch a glimpse of native wild animals is after dark. Some trails run along rivers that are known to be feeding grounds for seladang (Malaysian gaurs),
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deers, monkeys and wild boars. If you are really lucky, you may spot a well-camouflaged black panther stalking in the trees or a herd of elephants dipping their trunks into the stream. If you fail to spot any wildlife, head to the salt licks and the animal observatories at Tahan Hide or Kumbang Hide, where there is ample deers, wild boars and Malayan tapir to see. Canopy Walkway Taman Negara’s canopy walkway is arguably one of the longest in the world at 530m and is 40m above the ground. The dense canopy is home to a myriad of bird species and arboreal animals that have formed complex ecosystems at such altitude. It is also common to see certain trees towering above the walkway and these giants are estimated to by thousands of years old. Interestingly, the walkway was initially built for research purposes, but is now the most common attraction at the park and can be reached by boat or trekking, just 1.2km from Park headquarters.  Orang Asli Villages Although Taman Negara is relatively pristine and untouched, the tribal people have coexisted here for thousands of years. The Batek and Semokberi aborigines have beautiful rustic settlements where they use blowpipes and spears to hunt game. They are very
approachable and friendly people but are extremely superstitious as well so visitors are advised to respect their traditions and cultures. If you want to take a photo of them, make sure you ask for permission first. If you are an adrenaline junkie, jump on a wooden boat that will rip through the seven river rapids of Sungai Tembeling. The rapids are highly rated and you will definitely be drenched by the end of the journey. Alternatively, you can cruise upstream to Late Berkoh, one of the most photographed areas of Taman Negara. There is also finishing adventures for the serious angler, with popular spots including
Kuala Perkai, Rincing, Rawa and Lata Said. The best fishing months are during drier months in February to September of the year. Gunung Tahan Gunung Tahan is the tallest peak in Peninsula Malaysia at 2,187m and takes four days to reach the top with camping needed each night. Depending on your fitness levels, you can traverse the old trail which usually take six to seven days of trekking through valleys and hilly areas and rivers and is 32km longer. You will need to register and pay a small fee for access and be sure to have water proof flash lights with back up batteries as well as a custom built first aid kit.
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Damai Laut Golf & Country Club to take in the beauty of the skyline. Coupled with descending fairways, high trees and side hill lies, one can imagine the diversity of shots needed to cope on the course, which measures about 6,600 meters in total. Designed by American course designer Ronald Fream who remarked, “Every hole has an individual character while every green is designed to enhance the
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amai Laut Golf & Country Club (DLGCC) is an award winning 18-hole par-72 championship buggy-tracked resort golf course located within the Swiss-Garden Beach Resort Damai Laut in Perak. This golf course is cast against a tropical landscape with nine holes overlooking the Straits of Malacca and the other nine, the estuaries of the Dinding River. DLGCC was awarded the most scenic Golf Course Malaysia Top 3 and the Best Resort Course. Its inherent beauty, often bolstered by the presence of native trees, winding fairways and lakes makes DLGCC one of the most exciting and outstanding golf courses in the country. Adding on to the beauty of this award-winning golf course is the view of Pangkor Island which enables the golfers
breathtaking view of the resort”, there is no doubt that DLGCC is truly a golfer’s paradise. Playing from one hole to another, from the first Lake nine to the second Hill nine, each of its holes is well-defined with individual character while the green is beautifully landscaped to enhance the breath-taking view of the resort. The most impressive hole are on the Hill nine with the Par 3 Hole 13, where one would tee-off into an islandlike green, perched in the heart of a nest of bunkers. The Signature Hole 15, which plays over the crest of a hill and ends at a palm tree framed green with the sea and Pangkor Island provides a magnificent backdrop. The course is open on public holidays unless stated otherwise. For more information, visit www. swissgarden.com or contact us at +605 685 9333 or email to info@dlgcc.swissgarden.com.
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The powder perfectly smooths the skin with Biomimetic Technology. Its light texture helps blend easily and conceals skin imperfections naturally. It also moisturizes your skin and prevents from becoming dry. The powder foundation has SPF 15 to protect from the sun ray besides giving your skin a slight glow to a perfect natural complexion. They are essentially glow-ifiers, not unlike bronzers and highlighters, but much more subtle. When applied the right way, illuminating powder gives the complexion a lit-from-within, kind of like the flattering look onto any face. And who does not want a little radiance to the face. On the other hand, the satin mousse has Coenzyme Q10 & Liposom. This gives the long lasting effect and it also improves the skin’s outlook. It comes with the benefits of a base and foundation and it blends easily and evenly to make skin looks brighter and healthier. It guarantees a satin matte finish and has oil absorbing properties. The satin mousse has soy extracts to protect against free radicals and moisture. Perfect for women on the go as it is easy to apply and lasts for a long time. Even out in the sun, the make-up stays the same. Available at www.viecosmetics and retail stores at RM198 (powder) and RM209 (mousse).
VIE COSMETICS Cannes Sunset Shades & Velvet Cream Lip Colour
The shades come in five contrasting shades of beige colour, natural brown and sparkling with a reflecting romantic light for shading and facial highlights. The shades are smooth and its’ natural texture is made for easy blending. It suits most Asian skin with these beautiful colours that makes your skin stand out and look amazing. The Velvet Cream comes in few shades of matte, bright, juicy with long lasting pigmented lip colours that glides on smoothly with a velvety texture. Go from day to night effortlessly with the array of neutral nude, pink, orange and deep purple. Mix one or more colours to create the perfect colour for yourself. The beauty of this is it suits any skin tone. Vie Cosmetics is inspired and created by Natasha Maillard, a French Makeup Artist who has been in the international beauty industry for more than 15 years. She designs all the range of shades, highlights and lip colour to match all types of skin tone.
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Hidden Figures DIRECTOR: Theodore Melfi CAST: Taraji P. Henson, Octavia Spencer, Janelle GENRE: Drama, Biography LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: The incredible true story of an elite team of black female mathematicians at NASA who helped win the space race against America’s rivals in the Soviet Union and, at the same time, sent the quest for equal rights and opportunity rocketing forwards.
Everything, Everything DIRECTOR: Stella Meghie CAST: Amandla Stenberg, Nick Robinson, Anika Noni GENRE: Drama, Romance LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Maddy is an 18 -year-old who due to an illness cannot leave the hermetically sealed environment of her house. She falls for her neighbour, Olly, who won’t let her situation stop their romance from blossoming.
Goodbye Christopher Robin DIRECTOR: Simon Curtis CAST: Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Kelly Mac GENRE: Biography, Drama LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: A rare glimpse into the relationship between beloved children’s author A.A. Milne and his son Christopher Robin, whose toys inspired the magical world of Winnie-the-Pooh. But with the eyes of the world on Christopher Robin, what will the cost be to the family?
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Kingsman: The Secret Service DIRECTOR: Matthew Vaughn CAST: Taron Egerton, Colin Firth, Samuel L. Jackson GENRE: Action LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: When the world comes under threat from a tech-savvy villain, a top secret spy agency recruits a promising young street kid into their training programme.
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Wonder Woman
War for the Planet of the Apes
DIRECTOR: Patty Jenkins CAST: Gal Gadot, Chris Pine, Robin Wright GENRE: Action, Adventure LANGUAGES: English
DIRECTOR: Matt Reeves CAST: Andy Serkis, Woody Harrelson, Steve Zahn GENRE: Action, Adventure LANGUAGES: English
SYNOPSIS: Diana, trained warrior and princess of the Amazons, leaves her secluded island paradise behind to fight alongside a man in the war to end all wars. Along the way, Diana will discover her true powers… and her true destiny.
SYNOPSIS: Caesar and his apes are forced into war with an army of humans led by a ruthless Colonel. As Caesar wrestles with his darker instincts, an epic battle will determine the fate of both their species and the future of the planet.
The Legend of Tarzan
Collateral Beauty
DIRECTOR: Matt Reeves CAST: Alexander Skarsgård, Samuel L. Jackson, Margot Robbie GENRE: Action, Adventure LANGUAGES: English
DIRECTOR: David Frankel CAST: Will Smith, Edward Norton, Kate Winslett GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: English
SYNOPSIS: It has been years since the man once known as Tarzan left the jungle behind for a gentrified life as John Clayton III, Lord Greystoke. Now, he has been invited back to the Congo as a trade emissary, unaware that he is a pawn in a deadly plot.
SYNOPSIS: When a successful New Yorker suffers a great tragedy he seeks understanding by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. When his notes bring unexpected responses he begins to see how loss can reveal moments of beauty.
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword
Gifted
DIRECTOR: Guy Ritchie CAST: Charlie Hunnam, Jude Law, Djimon Hounsou GENRE: Action, Adventure LANGUAGES: English
DIRECTOR: Marc Webb CAST: Chris Evans, Mckenna Grace, Lindsay Duncan GENRE: Drama LANGUAGES: English
SYNOPSIS: Acclaimed filmmaker Guy Ritchie brings his dynamic style to this take on the classic Excalibur myth. Tracing his journey from the streets to the throne, Arthur is forced to acknowledge his true legacy…whether he likes it or not.
SYNOPSIS: Frank has been raising his child prodigy niece, Mary, since his sister died. But Frank’s plans for a normal life for Mary are threatened when his formidable mother notices Mary’s “gift”, and a custody battle ensues.
Miss Sunshine
This is Not What I Expected!
DIRECTOR: Clifton ko CAST: Annie Liu, Maggie Cheung, Shirley Yeung GENRE: Romance, Comedy LANGUAGES: Cantonese
DIRECTOR: Derek Hui CAST: Takeshi Kaneshiro, Zhou Dongyu, Yi-zhou Sun GENRE: Romance, Comedy LANGUAGES: Mandarin
SYNOPSIS: Four old friends who have not seen each other in years are reunited at Jia Xin’s wedding. However, when Jia Xin runs away, all four friends are forced to come to terms with their own personal issues.
SYNOPSIS: Callous CEO, Lu Jin, and unkempt souschef, Gu Shengnan, grow close over their love of food. Little do they know, they are actually arch-rivals, as Lu Jin is planning to acquire the hotel where Gu Shengnan works.
CHINESE
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INDONESIAN
MALAYSIAN
BOLLYWOOD
TAMIL
Generasi Kocak 90An VS Komika
Selebgram
DIRECTOR: Wishnu Kuncoro CAST: Adi Bing Slamet, Kadir, Jaja Miharja, Mandra GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: Indonesian
DIRECTOR: Wishnu Kuncoro CAST: Alvaro Maldini, Ria Ricis, Bil a Barbie GENRE: Drama,Comedy LANGUAGES: Indonesian
SYNOPSIS: Alan and Dellon are part of the same gang, and despite the fact that they have very little in common they are inseparable. This hilarious film follows the comic escapades of this unlikely double-act.
SYNOPSIS: A young man named Kamal tries to become a Selebgram - or Instagram celebrity - in order to raise money to help his bankrupt father.
Kau Takdirku
MALAYALAM
The Great Father
DIRECTOR: Jason Chong CAST: Ezzaty Abdullah, Remy Ishak, Bront Palarae GENRE: Drama,Romance LANGUAGES: Malay
DIRECTOR: Haneef Adeni CAST: Mammootty, Arya, Sneha, Shaam GENRE: Thriller LANGUAGES: Malayalam
SYNOPSIS: Kamar is secretly in love with Alya, who is married to his friend, Harris. After Harris goes missing at sea, Kamar marries Alya. A tale of love and betrayal ensues when Harris, whom they feared had died, returns unexpectedly.
SYNOPSIS: Sara looks up to her father, who is her biggest hero and who will stop at nothing to make her smile. When an unfortunate incident threatens Sara’s happiness, her father rises to the occasion.
Jolly LL.B 2
Dangal
DIRECTOR: Subhash Kapoor CAST: Akshay Kumar, Annu Kapoor, Huma Qureshi GENRE: Comedy, Drama LANGUAGES: Hindi
DIRECTOR: Nitesh Tiwari CAST: Aamir Khan, Fatima Sana Shaikh, Sanya Malhotra GENRE: Sports, Drama LANGUAGES: Hindi
SYNOPSIS: Small-time lawyer Jagdishwar Mishra AKA Jolly finds himself in a soup, when he takes on the biggest case of his career.
SYNOPSIS: The inspirational true story of Mahavir Singh Phogat, who left no stone unturned to ensure that his daughters Geeta & Babita became wrestling champions.
Meesaya Murukku
TELUGU Kittu Unnadu Jagratha
DIRECTOR: Hiphop Tamizha CAST: Hiphop Tamizha, Vivek, Aathmika GENRE: Comedy, Musical LANGUAGES: Tamil
DIRECTOR: Vamsi Krishna Naidu CAST: Raj Tarun, Anu Emmanuel, Arbaaz Khan GENRE: Comedy, Romance LANGUAGES: Telugu
SYNOPSIS: A glimpse into Hip-Hop Tamizha, India’s very first Tamil hip-hop band, which chronicles their rise to fame, and all the obstacles they had to overcome in order to become successful.
SYNOPSIS: Kittu abducts dogs to make a quick buck. But everything is turned upside down when he crosses paths with Janaki and finds himself smitten by her.
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COMEDY
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Modern Family: S1 Ep15: My Funky Valentine
Comedy Box Set 1
GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English
The Big Bang Theory Season 10 Episode 3 Episode 10 GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Leonard and Sheldon are brilliant physicists - geniuses in the laboratory, but socially challenged everywhere else. Enter their beautiful, streetsmart neighbour, Penny, who aims to teach them a thing or two about life.
Comedy Box Set 2
SYNOPSIS: Phil and Claire break from their traditional Valentine’s Day dinner date and plan a little role-play excursion. Jay and Gloria’s ideas of romance clash when he takes her to a comedy show, and Mitchell and Cameron play Cupid for Manny.
People of Earth : S2 Ep1: New Beginnings GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Ozzie tries to get the group back together after learning the members of StarCrossed were on the ship as kids. Meanwhile, disgraced FBI agent Alex Foster arrives in Beacon to investigate white-collar criminal Jonathan Walsh.
Last Man Standing Season 4 Episode 1 - Episode 8
Impractical Jokers : S9 Ep11: Whose Phone is Ringing
GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English
GENRE: Comedy LANGUAGES: English
SYNOPSIS: Tim Allen stars as Mike Baxter, marketing director of an outdoor sporting goods store, fighting for his manhood while constantly being surrounded by women, including his wife and three growing daughters.
SYNOPSIS: This hilarious series features four longtime friends - Sal, Joe, Q and Murr - competing in unbelievably awkward social experiments, all recorded by hidden cameras.
KIDS Justice League Unlimited : Alive GENRE: Kids LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: In a devastating battle on Earth and in space, the power behind the villains is revealed, leading to the most unexpected team-up in Justice League history.
Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated: Wrath of the Krampus GENRE: Kids LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: The strange appearance of an evil goat man named Krampus has the Mystery Inc. gang in a race to find all the pieces of the Planispheric Disc.
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Bloomberg Pursuits
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SYNOPSIS: A guide to making the most of a visit to Mumbai; a review of three highperformance sports cars; and the return of the vintage “teardrop” camper..
Lasting Legacy : Sukanto Tanoto GENRE: Lifestyle LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Indonesian tycoon Sukanto Tanoto still runs resources giant RGE Group, but the youngest of his four kids, Anderson, is taking the lead in the company’s efforts to be more sustainable. The Tanotos explain why making a difference and making a profit go handin-hand.
DOCUMENTARY The Food Detectives : Episode 1 GENRE: Documentary LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Prof Alice Roberts reveals the food poisoning bug we’re taking home with us from the supermarket; Tom Kerridge is on a mission to improve our cooking skills; Sean Fletcher is looking at everyday foods to find out whether it’s worth spending more on premium products.
A House of It’s Time: Malaysia: Jungle Retreats, The Great Escape GENRE: Lifestyle LANGUAGES: English SYNOPSIS: Explores the contrast between the architectural legacy of colonial houses and the Malay vernacular homes built to provide respite from the tropical heat. While the former escaped to the cool hills, the latter adopted the techniques of time-tested traditional village homes..
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SPORTS
World Roller Games 2017: Highlights
The Inside Line: Weekly Highlights
GENRE: Sports LANGUAGES: English
GENRE: SPORTS LANGUAGES: English
SYNOPSIS: All of the roller-action from Nanjing, China, which featured events such as Rink Hockey, Roller Derby and the Open marathon.
SYNOPSIS: The must-watch F1 show! This episode looks at why Ferrari must return fire in Singapore, the rise of Force India’s Esteban Ocon, why Sauber is starting from scratch with its 2018 car, and offers a round-up of all the news from the paddock.
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Interstellar PG13 | 169 mins
Goodbye Christopher Robin PG | 106 mins
The Croods PG | 99 mins
Everything, Everything PG13 | 96 mins Hidden Figures PG | 126 mins Kingsman: The Secret Service R | 126 mins
Night at the Museum: Secret of the Tomb PG | 98 mins
Turbo PG | 95 mins
Diary of a Wimpy Kid PG | 92 mins
Grudge Match PG13 | 113 mins
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Rodrick Rules PG | 100 mins
Rise of the Guardians PG | 97 mins The Three Stooges PG | 92 mins
Diary of a Wimpy Kid: Dog Days PG | 93 mins
Surga Yang Tak Dirindukan 2 PG13 | 113 mins Kapan Kawin? PG13 | 116 mins Senjakala di Manado PG13 | 94 mins
MALAYSIAN
Kau Takdirku PG13 | 102 mins
Sherlock Holmes PG13 | 123 mins
ROCK BRO! PG13 | 118 mins
Megamind PG | 96 mins
Sherlock Holmes: A Game of Shadows PG13 | 129 mins
Love, Supermoon G | 87 mins
Collateral Beauty PG13 | 19 mins
Tooth Fairy PG | 102 mins
Madagascar PG | 86 mins
The Legend of Tarzan PG13 | 110 mins
The Curious Case of Benjamin Button PG13 | 166 mins
Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa PG | 89 mins
Wonder Woman PG13 | 139 mins War for the Planet of the Apes PG13 | 141 mins
Puss in Boots PG | 90 mins
Anna and the King PG13 | 120 mins
Madagascar 3: Europe’s Most Wanted PG | 93 mins
Gifted PG13 | 101 mins
X-Men PG13 | 104 mins
Shrek PG | 89 mins
Trolls PG | 92 mins
X-Men: The Last Stand PG13 | 104 mins
Shrek 2 PG | 93 mins
King Arthur: Legend of the Sword PG13 | 126 mins
Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them PG13 | 128 mins How To Train Your Dragon 2 PG | 102 mins Mr. Peabody & Sherman PG | 93 mins Monsters Vs. Aliens PG | 94 mins
X-Men Origins: Wolverine PG13 | 126 mins X-Men: First Class PG13 | 132 mins
Shrek Forever After: The Final Chapter PG | 93 mins
The Wolverine PG13 | 126 mins
CHINESE
X-Men: Days of Future Past PG13 | 132 mins
Miss Sunshine PG | 100 mins
Over The Hedge PG | 84 mins
X-Men: Apocalypse PG13 | 143 mins
The Polar Express G | 100 mins
The Maze Runner PG13 | 113 mins
Shark Tale G | 91 mins
Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials PG13 | 132 mins
Chicken Run G | 83 mins Antz PG | 83 mins
Rise of the Planet of the Apes PG13 | 105 mins
Kung Fu Panda PG | 90 mins
Dawn of the Planet of the Apes PG13 | 130 mins
Kung Fu Panda 2 PG | 90 mins
Dolphin Tale PG | 113 mins
The Peanuts Movie G | 93 mins
Dolphin Tale 2 PG | 107 mins
Penguins of Madagascar PG | 91 mins
Shrek the Third PG | 93 mins
Night at the Museum: Battle of the Smithsonian PG | 105 mins
This is Not What I Expected! PG13 | 105 mins 29+1 PG13 | 100 mins Cook Up A Storm PG | 97 mins Wait Till You’re Older PG13 | 90 mins The Way We Are PG13 | 91 mins
INDONESIAN Generasi Kocak 90an VS Komika PG13 | 80 mins
MALAYALAM The Great Father PG | 120 mins Kochavva Paulo Ayyappa Coelho PG | 120 mins Munthirivallikal Thalirkkumbol PG | 120 mins Diamond Necklace PG | 117 mins
BOLLYWOOD Dangal PG13 | 155 mins Jolly LL.B 2 PG13 | 120 mins Mohabbatein PG13 | 216 mins Raees PG13 | 127 mins Kaabil PG13 | 120 mins Guru PG13 | 156 mins Ae Dil Hai Mushkil PG13 | 120 mins Befikre PG13 | 108 mins Swades: We, the People G | 170 mins Akira PG13 | 120 mins Dear Zindagi PG | 125 mins
Selebgram PG13 | 94 mins
M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story PG | 131 mins Azhar PG | 119 mins
Labuan Hati PG13 | 101 mins
Sultan PG13 | 94 mins
Rustom PG13 | 127 mins 3 Idiots PG13 | 120 mins
TAMIL Meesaya Murukku PG | 120 mins Kavan PG | 120 mins Pa. Paandi PG | 114 mins Veeram PG | 115 mins
TELUGU Kittu Unnadu Jagratha PG | 120 mins Majnu PG | 120 mins Krishna Gaadi Veera Prema Gaadha PG | 119 mins
TV SERIES COMEDY Impractical Jokers: S9 Ep11: Whose Phone is Ringing PG13 | 22 mins People of Earth: S2 Ep1: New Beginnings PG13 | 22 mins Fresh Off the Boat : S2 Ep12: Love and Loopholes PG13 | 22 mins Fresh Off the Boat S2 EP7: The Big 1-2 PG13 | 22 mins Fresh Off the Boat EP6: Good Morning Orlando PG13 | 22 mins Modern Family : S1 Ep15: My Funky Valentine PG13 | 22 mins Modern Family S8 EP3: Blindsided PG13 | 22 mins Modern Family S7 EP9: White Christmas PG13 | 22 mins Just for Laughs Season 12 Episode 6 PG | 92 mins
Arrested Development S3 EP2: For British Eyes Only PG13 | 22 mins Arrested Development S3 EP1: The Cabin Show PG13 | 22 mins 2 Broke Girls S1 Ep16: And the Broken Hearts PG13 | 22 mins 2 Broke Girls S6 EP5: And The College Experience PG13 | 19 mins 2 Broke Girls S6 EP2: And the Two Openings: Part Two PG13 | 19 mins The Middle: S8 EP9: A Very Marry Christmas PG13 | 22 mins Comedy Box Set 1 The Big Bang Theory S10 EP3: The Dependence Transcendence PG13 | 21 mins The Big Bang Theory S10 EP4: The Cohabitation Experimentation PG13 | 21 mins The Big Bang Theory S10 EP5: The Hot Tub Contamination PG13 | 20 mins The Big Bang Theory S10 EP6: The Fetal Kick Catalyst PG13 | 19 mins The Big Bang Theory S10 EP7: The Veracity Elasticity PG13 | 20 mins The Big Bang Theory S10 EP8: The Brain Bowl Incubation PG13 | 19 mins The Big Bang Theory S10 EP9: The Geology Elevation PG13 | 20 mins
The Big Bang Theory S10 EP10: The Property Division Collision PG13 | 20 mins
Smurfs : The Astrosmurf G | 23 mins
Comedy Box Set 2
Sylvester And Tweety Mysteries: Autumn’s Leaving, Spaced Out G | 22 mins
Last Man Standing S4 EP1: Here’s The Kicker PG13 | 22 mins
Batman: The Animated Series: Make ‘Em Laugh PG13 | 22 mins
Last Man Standing S4 EP2: War Games PG13 | 22 mins
Justice League Unlimited: Alive PG13 | 23 mins
Last Man Standing S4 EP3: Rediscover America PG13 | 21 mins
Wabbit: Bugs in the Garden / Scarecrow G | 22 mins
Last Man Standing S4 EP4: Sinkhole PG13 | 21 mins Last Man Standing S4 EP5: School Merger PG13 | 22 mins Last Man Standing S4 EP6: Mike Advises Mandy PG13 | 113 mins Last Man Standing S4 EP7: Big Shots PG13 | 22 mins Last Man Standing S4 EP8: Risky Behaviour PG13 | 22 mins
LIFESTYLE Lasting Legacy: Sukanto Tanoto PG | 24 mins A House of It’s Time: Malaysia: Jungle Retreats, The Great Escape PG | 29 mins
Coconut Fred’s Fruit Salad Island! G | 22 mins Captain Planet and the Planeteers G | 22 mins Beware the Batman: Secrets G | 22 mins Bugs Bunny Show: My Bunny Lies Over the Sea G | 22 mins The Tom & Jerry Show G | 22 mins Bugs Bunny Show G | 22 mins Top Cat Falls in Love G | 25 mins Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated G | 23 mins The Looney Tunes Show G | 22 mins
Bloomberg Pursuits PG | 24 mins
DOCUMENTARY
SPORTS
The Food Detectives: Episode 1 PG | 24 mins
The Inside Line: Weekly Highlights PG | 24 mins World Roller Games 2017: Highlights PG | 30 mins
KIDS Scooby-Doo! Mystery Incorporated PG | 22 mins
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Hafiz Zainal NATURE’s ARTISAN
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hat started as an interest in plants and environment since small turned into a passion for Hafiz Zainal who is now a Landscape Architect. He currently works for the local municipal council as Assistant Director of Landscape. His interest for trees and plants has evolved to designing parks, garden and decorating the city. It does not just stop there as he also makes terrarium during his free time. A terrarium is a miniature landscape with living plants, moss, rocks and other features within a contained environment such as a jar. Those with closed lids are able to survive without human interference for a long period of time. The plants are able to recycle the air and water that is contained within the jar and therefore it creates its own little ecosystem. Terrariums are more than just a jumble of lovely plants. There should be a harmonious narrative between the plants, the container and the figures. Plant selection is also important, choosing plants that have similar living conditions, but contrasting colour and shape. It is important not to over-crowd a terrarium, this may look nice at first but it won’t be long before
all the plants begin to out-grow their small space. “I used to experiment growing plants in strange vessels for fun and after my studies, I started experimenting with developing the optimal conditions for plants in an indoor environment and how to sustain it,” said Hafiz during an interview. “I love plants because it is quite unique and brings out the creative side in me. Plants has healing purposes according to research. Plants generally makes you happy as it gives out oxygen and gives you a sense of tranquility while looking at it,” added the landscape architect. He found that these classical terrariums lacked something: terrariums are like miniature worlds, so he played around with different figurines until he found the perfect ones to tell his stories. At first he just made them for friends, but soon people became interested in buying them and from there it naturally blossomed into his business. If you are interested in the terrariums that are creatively and meticulously crafted by Hafiz, he can be contacted via email at hafiz_zainal17@ yahoo.com, or you can DM him on instagram as he goes with the ID @hafizzainall.
Photos by Zhafri Zamil
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INDULGE YOUR SENSES ON 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 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 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. JANUARY 2 018 | M ALIND OM AG | 49
FLEET
ATR 72-600 (16 units)
BOEING 737-900ER (6 units)
Maximum passengers 72 (single-class layout)
Maximum range 1,648km
Wing span 27.05m
Maximum take-off weight 23,000kg
Typical cruising speed Mach 0.4173
Overall length 27.116m
Maximum passengers 180 (dual-class layout)
Maximum range 5,990km Typical cruising speed Mach 0.791
Wing span 34.3m
Maximum range 5,765km Typical cruising speed Mach 0.785
Wing span 34.3m
Maximum take-off weight 83,914kg
Maximum passengers 162 (dual-class layout)
BOEING 737-800 (23 units)
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Maximum take-off weight 73,708kg
Overall length 42.1m
Overall length 39.5m
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MALAYSIA Alor Setar Ipoh Johor Bahru Kerteh Kota Bharu Kota Kinabalu Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) Kuala Terengganu Kuching Langkawi Melaka Penang Subang
THAILAND Bangkok Phuket
MYANMAR Yangon NEPAL Kathmandu
VIETNAM Hanoi Ho Chi Minh City
PAKISTAN Lahore SINGAPORE Singapore
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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 52 | M ALIND OM AG | JANUARY 2 018
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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 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
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 selfmanaged 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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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 welltrained 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. Subang Skypark (SZB) Ground Floor, Departure Hall Subang Airport Phone : +603-78400492 Business hours : 5am to 9pm daily
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Airport Ticketing Office 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.
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 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
Sydney Sales Office Level 18 Australia Square, 264, George Street, Sydney NSW 2000
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
BANGLADESH
PAKISTAN
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
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 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
SINGAPORE 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)
CAMBODIA PHNOM PENH Sales Office (PNH) No. 135E0, Preah Sisowath Quay, Sangkat Wat Phnom, Khan Daun Penh 12200 Phnom Penh, Cambodia Phone : +855 23 969877, +855 23 969878 Business hours : Monday to Friday : 9.00am to 6.00pm Saturday : 9.00am to 1.00pm
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SafetyOnboard
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.
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.
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.
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TeCH GADGETS
Laptops and PDAs may be used under the flight mode once the Fasten Seat Belt sign goes off. Passengers are required to turn off their electronic devices when the Fasten Seat Belt sign goes on in preparation for landing.
E-CIGARETTE DEVICES
For safe transport, the batteries from e-cigarettes or “vapers” must be detached from the device and stored in handcarry separately. Other spare batteries and re-charging of the device during flight are strictly prohibited.
Dangerous Items
Life Vest
Flammable goods, The life vest is an explosives and corrosive important safety items like firecrackers, equipment in the aircraft wet cell batteries and for emergency conditions on water. Passengers are not allowed other items containing materials like to remove the life vest from the aircraft gas cylinders and paint are not allowed and legal actions would be taken against onboard. passengers who do so.
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. 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 (turboprops) 25kg (jet) Business class: 40kg International allocation
luggage
The amount of checked baggage for international flights varies according to the route, class of travel, as well as terms and conditions of ticket.
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