Going Places April 2017 by Spafax

APRIL 2017

Interviews with Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina, ‘Red’ Hong Yi, Chef Jet Lo and Sharifah Sakinah

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MY Guide to Osaka, lantern festival in South Korea, introduction to Sri Lankan food

Southeast Asia’s rising fashion designers, beauty queen Kiran Jassal takes our quiz, and more!

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Contents

April 2017

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InThis Issue

44 INSIDE

NAVIGATOR

MALAYSIA AIRLINES

NEWS

Updates and promotions

GP ON THE WEB

GUIDE

Information on check-in and the dos and don’ts while flying

WHERE WE FLY

Airline and oneworld network

CEO’S MESSAGE

GIZMOS & GADGETS Cool gadgets to have

THREE TO WATCH

Movie recommendations

THE CURE

EDITOR’S NOTE

THE MAILROOM

Lotions, potions, spas, and more

FASHION & ACCESSORIES The globetrotter’s styling guide

TRAVEL CONCIERGE Dining, events and hospitality news and options from around the globe

ART & DESIGN Art Cologne, all-female photography and film show in Washington DC, E&O train art, and more

GLOBAL CITIZEN Malaysian ‘IT’ girl Sharifah Sakinah on Kota Kinabalu, Sabah and Mecca

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FEATURES

WINDOW OR AISLE

HOMEGROWN

Kam Raslan ponders about the existence of Kuala Lumpur

‘Red’ Hong Yi, artist extraordinaire

32 MY GUIDE

44 UNPLUGGED: TRAVEL

Osaka, Japan

South Korea’s lantern festival

TÊTE-À-TÊTE

UNPLUGGED: GOURMET

Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina on MUD: Our Story Of Kuala Lumpur

Sri Lanka’s big flavour and tongue-searing cuisine

CHEF’S CUT Jet Lo of Duddha

TRENDSPOTTING Southeast Asia’s rising fashion designers

WARISAN Seri Pembuat Sari

GP ENTERTAINMENT Your in-flight entertainment guide

GIVING BACK

UP CLOSE

Luxury resort The Andaman’s coral conservation programme

Miss Universe Malaysia 2016 Kiran Jassal takes our quiz

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GP On The Web

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We’ve assembled a wide variety of interesting features and travel ideas online this month. Whether you’re an adventurous foodie or an inquisitive traveller looking to uncover hidden secrets on your own time and pace, rest assured we’ve got a little something for everyone at goingplacesmagazine.com

Romantic Getaways From romantic escapes to memorable sojourns and tranquil getaways, we’ve listed five destinations lovebirds can fly to for an unforgettable couples retreat. These ideas will inspire jet-setting couples for their next holiday away and add a spark to their romance in more ways than one.

For Adventurous Foodies

Hidden Secrets Of Hangzhou

Spanish Road Trips

From truffle hunts to bean-to-bar chocolate production, a new breed of intrepid travellers – the adventure foodie – is striking out along the alpine trails of Switzerland. This new tour takes travellers on a journey to taste Swiss food and to uncover the rich culinary traditions behind European cuisine, its ancient techniques, authentic flavours, and the history of its creation.

Only 50 minutes away by high-speed rail from Shanghai, Hangzhou is located at the southern end of the Grand Canal and has been called ‘the City of Heaven’ since ancient times. Widely known for its scenic West Lake and romantic cultural scenes, Hangzhou is now gearing up to create unique in-depth travel experiences for all visitors to enjoy authentic Chinese culture and traditions.

According to a recent survey, most travellers to Spain are embracing the idea of offthe-beaten-path travel and are electing to discover areas outside perennially popular cities like Madrid and Barcelona. One of the best ways is by car, which is why selfdrive tours are growing in popularity. We’ve narrowed down three Spanish road trips to take heed of the next time you’re in Europe.

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Dear Guests, Negaraku. A simple Malay word that means My Nation. But it means so much more than that. It speaks volumes for the pride and love Malaysians have for each other and their wonderful nation. Few countries globally have had 60 years of peace and prosperity since their independence. Malaysia will celebrate on 31 August 2017 its 60th Hari Kebangsaan (National Day) with enormous joy. Malaysia Airlines, in April, will commence our own celebrations as the Nationâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only 100 percent locally-owned airline. goingplacesmagazine.com / 6 / April 2017

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Message From The Top

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I have been fortunate enough to visit many corners of Malaysia where there is an infinite variety of landscape, adventure and delicious food. But it always comes back to the remarkable welcome from the people of Malaysia. They truly and deeply care for each other even if they have never met before. As a first time or repeat visitor I am sure you will also feel their sincere welcome for you. The unique harmony between the Malaysian Chinese, Indian and Malay heritage is reflected in the ease in which they greet visitors.

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CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER MALAYSIA AIRLINES BERHAD

Negaraku. It also speaks volumes about a nation that is in the top 25 economies globally, producing world class electronics, food products and software. A nation that has a unique culture and bio-diversity. A nation that has rapidly grown to First World status but without losing its family values. Malaysia Airlines is well on the road to recovery. It is our goal to be the pride of the nation again. The Golden Rule at Malaysia Airlines is to treat our customers as we would wish to be treated ourselves. We look forward to taking care of our guests with a sense of national pride. The spirit of Negaraku that lives in Malaysia is driving us on to improve your journey as fast as we can. I sincerely thank you for choosing Malaysia Airlines and, as always, wish you the best of journeys with the MH family.

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Editor’s Note

Malaysia does have a lot of very talented and creative people. So talented that it can only be God-given. I, on the other hand, can only hope that I will have half the talent in my next life. How can anyone make a portrait of a man by using 20,000 teabags? I’d be so frustrated and I’d give up by the 100th if not sooner. Not ‘Red’ Hong Yi, though. This amazingly talented young woman with the patience of a saint stained the teabags in 10 different shades of brown to build a 10-foot by 7-foot installation of the iconic Malaysian teh tarik man weighing nearly 200 kilogrammes in two months. And that’s not all; she has made portraits of other famous people using sunflower seeds, chopsticks, shuttlecock feathers, coffee cup stains, dyed carnations and even socks! You’d have to see them to believe it. But for now, you can see them in pictures in our Homegrown section on pages 40-43. Our writer Eris Choo spoke to Red about her not-soordinary way of creating art and her hope to inspire others to create art not bound by rules. goingplacesmagazine.com / 8 / April 2017

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Speaking of aspirations, actress and producer Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina is another towering Malaysian who has pushed boundaries to create history. Malaysia’s first big-budget film, Puteri Gunung Ledang: The Movie, which she produced and acted in, was the first Malaysian film to be considered for a nomination in the Foreign Film category at the 2004 Academy Awards. Her production of the highly entertaining MUD: Our Story of Kuala Lumpur – now showing at Panggung Bandaraya in Kuala Lumpur – is the longest-running musical in Malaysian history. In a matter-of-fact interview with Going Places, she tells us her journey as a producer has not been easy but she soldiers on so she can inspire other Malaysians to aspire for greatness. If you are in Kuala Lumpur, I urge you to make time to watch the show. This world-class production performed by some of the most dedicated and passionate actors around will astound you. Any time is a good time to visit Japan but spring must rank at the top with its blossoming cherry trees backdropped by quaint houses or lined along its rivers. Hanami, or cherry blossom viewing season, is a hugely symbolic and much-loved source of national pride in Japan. In our cover story this month, Osaka resident Florentyna Leow shares with us the best spots for a picnic to enjoy the breathtaking views. She also gives us a must-do list to maximise our stay in the city known as ‘the kitchen of Japan’. On the subject of food, we are introduced this month to Sri Lankan cuisine. The island’s aromatic and fiery flavours are the result of the prominent and liberal use of spices and coconut milk, the latter distinguishing it from Indian cooking. Writer Naomi Tomky advises if it’s tongue-searing satisfaction you’re after, forget Indian, go for Sri Lankan food instead. These are but some of the great reads in this month’s issue. I hope you will take some time to flip through the pages. Let us know which ones you enjoyed reading and hope to see more of in future issues. You can reach us at mhmedia@spafax.com. We’d love to hear from you. See you in May.

APRIL 2017

Interviews with Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina, ‘Red’ Hong Yi, Chef Jet Lo and Sharifah Sakinah

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MY Guide to Osaka, lantern festival in South Korea, introduction to Sri Lankan food

Southeast Asia’s rising fashion designers, beauty queen Kiran Jassal takes our quiz, and more!

Cover Illustration NGOOI SU HWA Osaka is our featured city this month as spring is the best time to visit Japan. Take our MY Guide on pages 32-35 with you on your visit there.

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The Mail Room

Winner I was inspired by your September 2016 article ‘Education For All’ on volunteering opportunities in Malaysia, and on my return visit in November, I was privileged to participate in the ‘Let’s Tutor A Refugee Child’ programme at CyberCare in Kuala Lumpur. I have to say it was an extremely rewarding experience for myself and fellow travellers to deliver much needed educational resources and spend time volunteering with the refugee children at the centre. I owe a huge thanks to Going Places for bringing this worthwhile project to the attention of international travellers and potential volunteers, and wholeheartedly recommend others to volunteer with this group if passing through Kuala Lumpur. ALISON PRITCHARD, Perth, Western Australia

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A traveller’s journey begins the moment the plane ticket is bought. From then on, everything is an adventure. The first thing I do when I board a Malaysia Airlines flight is to look for Going Places. Not only do I get tips for my trip, it gives me ideas for my next big adventure. The only dilemma now is, shall I go to Bali, London or Tokyo next? There are just too many to choose from.

The theme of Deepavali in your October 2016 issue reminded me of my four nights stay at KL Sentral in Brickfields a.k.a. Little India with my family. It was interesting to observe the people, their culture and the preparation of the festival celebration. The area is also very strategic as it connects to the LRT, KTM as well as Monorail stations. I enjoy reading Going Places and I’m already looking forward to the next issue.

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AGNES WONG YEE VOON, Labuan, Malaysia

I have always enjoyed reading Going Places whenever I fly with Malaysia Airlines as it comforts me as I leave the country. Seeing the beautiful changes it has gone through after 20 years is what made me send this mail. Your September 2016 article on Ramli Ibrahim (‘Dance of Passion’) brought back beautiful memories. I don’t know much about him but I grew up looking at photos of him dancing in local newspapers. To find his story in your magazine was truly a surprise and I am touched the article has revealed so much about the person I knew only in pictures. Thank you for the flashback and the other great content, especially the lovely recipes and stories about food.

Each month, Going Places will select a letter of the month and the lucky writer will receive a free gift. For April, the winning letter will receive a platinum 27” Mendoza GHQ EX trolley case worth more than USD500 (RM2,369). Going Places welcomes your comment and queries. Letters may be edited for clarity and brevity and are published in the language in which they are written. Please include your full name, contact number and location.

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Our pick of gadgets to have

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1. Similar But Different The Watch Sport and Watch Style are two new smartwatches from LG. As the names suggest, they are designed to appeal to different user segments: sports enthusiasts and fashionistas. Spec-wise, they share the same circular P-OLED display, Qualcomm’s Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, 4GB of storage, dust and water resistance, as well as wireless charging. lg.com/my

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2. Take Your Music With You

Sony has unveiled a premium turntable that enables vinyl owners to enjoy their favourite tracks in outstanding quality, even on the move. The PS-HX500 comes with a high-quality converter, which copies analogue tracks to a PC as digital files. These can later be edited, titled, cut or combined, allowing for true creative freedom and music enjoyment. sony.com.my

3. Always Connected Apple’s BeatsX is a headphone with the earbuds connected to one another via a ‘flex-form cable’. When not in use, this clings together around the neck for safekeeping. It has a quick charge function that delivers two hours of playback in just five minutes, plus an on-cable mic and easy-touse controls for total hands-free functionality. apple.com/music

4. Freedom To Meet Anywhere Logitech’s Brio comes equipped with a 4K (3840 x 2160 resolution) sensor, which is claimed to be an industry first. Aside from ultra-high definition capabilities, the webcam also offers HDR technology to help deliver balanced lighting. Users can utilise the device for facial-based security in Windows 10 through Windows Hello, as well. logitech.com

5. Made To Impress Huawei’s Mate 9 builds on the previous year’s model with a new Kirin 960 processor, improved industrial design and exclusive Leica-branded dual camera system. It even has a massive 4,000mAh battery, 5.9-inch LCD screen, integrated dual SIM support and the latest Android-based operating system from the brand. In short, it’s just the smartphone for a person on the go, whether for business or pleasure. huawei.com/my

6. Never Miss A Moment The M10 from Leica blends a pareddown physical design with enhanced imaging capabilities. Utilising a redeveloped 24MP full-frame CMOS sensor and Maestro II image processor, the camera yields high-resolution snaps with an extended dynamic range, high light sensitivity and smooth shooting rate. It also sports an integrated Wi-Fi module for wireless sharing and remote camera control from a linked mobile device. leicastore.com.my

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Our pick of movies to watch in-flight this month

Why Him?

M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story

Operation Mekong

Over the holidays, overprotective father Ned and his family visit his daughter, Stephanie, at Stanford University, where he meets his biggest nightmare: her well-meaning but socially awkward Silicon Valley billionaire boyfriend, Laird. A rivalry develops between Ned and Laird, and soon Ned’s panic level goes through the roof when he finds himself lost in the complex high-tech world. He then learns that Laird is about to propose to Stephanie and goes all out to stop it.

The film chronicles the life and journey of master cricketer, Mahendra Singh Dhoni, whom India has come to see as one who shaped the collective dreams of his countrymen. The movie begins with Dhoni watching an iconic ICC Cricket World Cup Final at the Wankhede Stadium in Mumbai. He soon takes up his bat and walks toward the playing field amid the roar of the stadium, which sets up a flashback to Dhoni’s childhood in Ranchi.

Inspired by a true story, two Chinese commercial vessels were ambushed while travelling down the Mekong River in Chiang Rai Province, Thailand, resulting in the death of crew members. Narcotics officer Captain Gao Gang disputes this version of events, and with the help of local undercover operative Fang Xinwu, finds out that the crew was murdered by notorious drug kingpin Naw Kham and embarks on a risky mission to bring the drug lord to justice.

ZOEY DEUTCH, JAMES FRANCO, TANGIE AMBROSE R / / 111 mins / Comedy / E, F, J, ES

SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT, DISHA PATANI, KIARA ADVANI PG / 132 mins / Drama, Sports / H, E+

ZHANG HANYU, EDDIE PENG PG-13 / 123 mins / Action / M, E+, C+

For more in-flight entertainment selections, please see pages 87–94 of our Going Places In-Flight Entertainment Guide.

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Inspiring health + wellness / The Cure

1. Rosy Complexion Soothe and brighten up tired skin by harnessing the power of roses. The Damask Rose Brightening Serum from Crabtree & Evelyn contains natural extracts of the French Damask Rose, the Rose of Jericho and the Hollyhock, along with Vitamin B and Hyaluronic Acid, all blended together to provide deep-reaching benefits for the skin. To be applied before moisturiser, the serum helps to hydrate skin and even out splotches and redness, creating a healthy glow and clarity in complexion. crabtree-evelyn.com

2. Couples Retreat

Take the guesswork out of planning a couple’s wellness retreat with the Sense of Romance packages at Banyan Tree Bintan hotel and resort, just a one-hour boat ride from Singapore, or two hours from Johor Bahru. Available until the end of this year, the package includes daily morning wellness activities, signature spa treatments and lessons, curated meals at the resort’s signature restaurant, Saffron, and daily breakfast. banyantree.com

3. Golden Glow Give the no-makeup makeup look the luxe treatment with the NARS NARSissist Loaded Eyeshadow Palette, flush with a range of beautiful natural shades in different textures including satin, matte,

sparkle and shimmer, to colour, shadow and shade. With the highpigment and high-layoff colours, this 12-colour palette is perfect for creating sexy, smoky eyes as well. Available at NARS Cosmetics outlets at Suria KLCC, Pavilion KL, Mid Valley Megamall and Parkson Gurney Plaza in Malaysia. narscosmetics.com

4. Strong Foundation The Dubai Serum Foundation is an on-the-go product that saves valuable time and luggage space as it helps to cover blemishes while nourishing the skin with one swipe. As a makeup base, it evens out skin tone and conceals blemishes. As a serum, its formulation contains Vitamins C and E that help fight acne and fade out flaws; salmon collagen for more supple skin; SPF 35 sunscreen to protect against UV rays; and an aqua mineral base that helps control sebum. Easy to use and easy to pack with its no-spill pump tube. facebook.com/ dubaiserumfoundationmalaysia

5. The Scent Of Tea The new tea-scented candles from TWG Tea are as soothing as the teas that inspired them, with candles such as Five O’clock Tea, French Earl Grey, Macaron Noir Tea, Silver Moon Tea and Emperor Sencha emitting sensuous fragrances that set a luxurious tone to any room. Find these candles at all TWG Tea Salon & Boutiques in Malaysia, or online. twgtea.com

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The globetrotter’s styling guide

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2. Step Into Summer

With summer in mind, Timberland offers the easy-to-wear (and easy to take off!) Amherst Canvas sneakers in the Summer Sensorflex Footwear collection. Featuring slip-on as well as lace-up styles, every model for both men and women utilises the lightweight threelayer Sensorflex Comfort System consisting of a firm and supporting upper, a soft middle part for comfort, and an outer layer that provides traction as well as shock absorption. Colours are also summer-appropriate, in shades of grey, off-white, blue and other neutral tones. timberland.com.my

3. Clean Lines 1. Statement Bags Handmade tote bags from Songa Designs are green fashion statements, created using natural materials such as banana leaf fibre, sisal plant, and repurposed cow horn to create bags in practical shapes in neutral colours that go well with most outfits. More importantly, they are made by skilled artisans in Rwanda – village women who now can afford education for their children and better lives for their family thanks to their expertise in a traditional craft shared with the world through this fashion brand with a purpose. songadesigns.com

The king of khakis is back as Dockers presents its all-new Clean Khaki fit – business casual work pants that take the stuffiness out of formal work clothes while redefining ‘Casual Fridays’. The best part, though, would be the no-wrinkle technology that keeps these pants looking sharp from morning to night. facebook.com/dockers.my

4. Bridge Watch Inspired by San Francisco’s famous bridge, the Corum Bridges Golden Bridge Rectangle is the latest model in the collection, designed by Dino Modolo. Its unique point is the bridge that holds all the movements together in an 18kt rose gold skeleton face, while Art Deco design elements, as well as alligator leather straps, add a dash of elegance. Fully waterresistant up to 30 metres or 3 atmospheres. corum.ch

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5. Pre-flight Pick Up Head to Love Lola if you have time to spare before catching your flight out of the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in the Malaysian commercial centre of Subang for chic and unique jewellery and accessories from iconic brands Thomas Sabo, Misaki, Pica Lela and Toscow. The latest in-store collections see elegant jewellery in 18k rose gold embellished with gems, crystals and pearls, edgy sterling silver adornments for him and her, and classic-style watches with a modern update.

6. Spring Fling Finally hitting Malaysian shores, Chaps clothing presents its collection for Spring, full of wellcut shirts for business and leisure for the men, printed dresses, tops and skirts for the ladies, and a whole lot of true-blue American style. Think indigo and turquoise, subtle prints, navy stripes, poplin, paisley, denim, and no-iron fabrics! Available at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and 1 Utama Shopping Centre. chaps.com

7 7. Season’s Best For this season, Tod’s iconic Double T handbags come in a soft shape with short handles in chic summer colours including tan, tangerine and off-white, and in a beautiful snake-print version. Unfussy and relaxed, the Double T is one of the ‘It’ bags to have this season. melium.com/tods

8. Minimalist Glamour The Sergio Rossi ‘sr1’ is the go-to dress heels this season with a minimalistic and modern design incorporating squared toes and geometrical heels. Metallic leather in just the right sheen, whether embellished or not, provides some glamour. sergiorossi.com

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Travel Concierge

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The inside track on the best accommodations, dining options and calendar of events from Malaysia and around the world.

THEATRICAL EXPERIENCE

GO ON AN ACTION-PACKED MUSICAL ADVENTURE at Melodia, an original theatrical production by the Hong Kong Youth Arts Foundation, happening on 27-29 April at the Queen Elizabeth Stadium. Created by Cirque du Soleil composer and singer duo Violaine Corradi and Rose Winebrenner, the show promises to wow with its unique blend of song, dance, aerial arts, puppetry, physical theatre and acrobatics. The story chronicles the life of Melodia, a creative and geeky teenage â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Omalianâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; from the planet Zymbalia, who sets off with her friends to find and defeat the Enchanter, an evil force with a dark heart.

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Events + happenings

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1. Luxury Showcase

2. Surfer’s Paradise

3. The Force Arrives In Malaysia

Visitors to the Singapore Yacht Show on 6-9 April will be privy to lifestyle events, glamourous parties and a display of vessels from some of the industry’s most important yacht builders and brokers. Held at ONE°15 Marina Club in Sentosa Cove, expect to see a line-up of Asian premieres and debuts from exhibitors, including the Beneteau Oceanis Yacht 62 from Simpson Marine and the Cranchi Z35 from Hong Seh Marine. Highcalibre brands such as Amels, Benetti and Feadship will also be at the show. Spend time checking out new food outlets around the marina, at the beer garden with a lively atmosphere, or chill at the VIP Lounge at the West Pavilion and be entertained by supercar parades and fashion shows.

Returning for its 56th year to Victoria, Australia is Rip Curl Pro, the longest-running professional surfing contest in the world. Running on 12-24 April, the contest will take place at Bells Beach, a renowned surf beach. Every Easter, trademark swells roll into The Bells Bowl, providing consistent waves for the world’s best to battle it out, while thousands of fans line the beach and grandstands.

Officially endorsed by Lucasfilm, the critically acclaimed Broadway parody One-Man Star Wars Trilogy will take Malaysian fans on an epic journey into a galaxy far, far away on 21 April at HGH Convention Center Kuala Lumpur, and on 22 April at The Wembley-St Giles in Penang. Written and performed by Charles Ross, self-professed ‘geekiest Star Wars fan’, the comedy will relive epic moments in A New Hope, The Empire Strikes Back, and The Return of the Jedi.

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4. Fun On Wheels

5. Cultural Celebration

6. Show Of Strength

Whether youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re a novice or a pro, celebrate the art of cycling at Ipoh Cycle Fest, happening on 23-30 April in the scenic limestone city of Ipoh, Perak. Soak in the beautiful sights on cycling tours to spots such as Royal Belum, Gopeng, Lumut and Taiping, and enjoy a line-up of quality sports entertainment, music and food at several venues around the city. The highlight of the festival is the Gran Fondo New York Championship, a global cycling marathon making its debut in Malaysia. Other side events include a bike expo, fun night ride, Fat Bike Cross Cup, old school BMX and vintage bike displays, and more.

Vaisakhi, or the Punjabi New Year, is celebrated annually in April. In Malaysia, the small but vibrant Punjabi community share their culture and tradition through events such as the Malaysia Vaisakhi Festival. Held on 29 April at the Malaysia Tourism Centre in Kuala Lumpur, visitors are welcome to enjoy a taste of the local Sikh culture, from its traditions to history, food, costumes, art and more. Enjoy performances by local artists with variations of Bollywood songs, energy-packed Bhangra performances and colourful showcases of folk songs and dances.

It will be a display of toughness at Viper Challenge, Asiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s biggest obstacle race, which makes its way to Sunway Iskandar Johor on 30 April. Featuring 18 obstacles spread across a 15-kilometre route, participants will tough it out through muddrenched obstacles, scale walls and swing past pits with the help of teammates and fellow challengers.

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Restaurant openings, news + reviews

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1. A Cracking Good Time

2. Lifetime Award

3. Brand New Brunch

Need a place to hide away that isn’t home or the office? Head down to Crackerjack on Singapore’s Tanjong Pagar Road, an all-day drinking and dining place that welcomes you with a warm smile, hot food, and cold drinks whenever you need it. Conceptualised by the same team behind Proof & Company Spirits and 28 HongKong Street (which was named Asia’s Best Bar in 2016), Crackerjack is designed to be your ‘Third Place’, a home away from home and office away from work, to relax and imbibe, morning, noon and night. Among dishes to try out are House Bone Broth, a delicious soup with egg stracciatella, barley and kale; and Bourbon-Glazed Pork Collar Chop.

If you’re ever in Hong Kong, Shanghai, or Macau, be sure to drop by 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana, which made headlines in February when its founder and chef Umberto Bombana was presented with The Diners Club Lifetime Achievement Award at the fifth annual Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants. Born in the northern Italian province of Bergamo, Bombana is one of the great ambassadors of Italian cuisine, especially after he opened 8½ Otto e Mezzo Bombana in Landmark Alexandra in Central, Hong Kong, which was awarded three Michelin stars in December 2011 – the first Italian restaurant outside Italy to gain such a distinction. Signature dishes that built Bombana’s reputation include the Lobster Salad and Oscietra Caviar served with celery jelly, couscous, winter leaves and champagne dressing; and Tajima Short Rib and Beef Tenderloin, served with whipped potato and red wine and plum sauce.

At Singapore’s Open Door Policy, Chef Ryan Clift has developed a new range of weekend brunch selections for those who want the comfort of a full breakfast, without the guilt and grease that go with a usual fry-up. You can opt to start with the Classic English Breakfast, which includes smoked pancetta bacon, sausage, tomato, beans, and house-made focaccia, or the King Crab Eggs Florentine, which sees generous helpings of crabmeat served with sautéed spinach, poached eggs, and a torched Béchamel sauce stirred with sabayon. If you have a sweet tooth, take on ODP’s French toast, where an oat brioche is dipped in coconut cream, panfried with coconut oil and finished with créme chantilly on top.

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4. Lemon Fresh

5. Bonfire Gathering

6. A Taste Of TAFT

Shangri-La Kuala Lumpur’s Lemon Garden restaurant reopened its doors in late-February after a four-month facelift led by Japan-based Bond Design Studio Inc. The modern and natureinspired design of the restaurant features gleaming off-white and patterned tiles, walls lined with framed glass, and natural golden brown panels. The hotel’s main restaurant features cuisines from around the world, including Chinese, Indian, Malay, Japanese and Western cuisines served in a buffet-style setting. Among highlights are the seafood station, which serves fresh oysters, scallops, and sushi, and the Chinese station, known for its Double-Boiled Black Chicken with Ginseng Soup. Lemon Garden also does a Seafood Dinner Buffet on Fridays and Saturdays, while Sunday Champagne Brunches offer diners the perfect way to cap off a relaxing weekend.

The Starling mall at Damansara Uptown in Selangor state offers a variety of new restaurants to explore, with Bonfire being one of the standouts. With a focus on woodfire and charcoal-oven-cooked dishes, this modern Australian restaurant takes pride in signature grilled mains like wagyu skirt steak; whole red snapper with sweet basil and coconut beurre blanc; and Mediterranean baby spring chicken with cumin, fennel and coriander. Feeling famished? Try the Big Bonfire Platter, which gives you a choice of two or three meat dishes on one sharing plate. Other mains include braised wagyu cheeks with pumpkin puree, shallots, broccoli, mushroom pudding and sunny-side up egg, and a Campfire Breakfast with grilled steak slices or chicken chorizo, eggs, duckfat-roasted potatoes and sourdough bread.

Eager to try a new cuisine? Check out The Artisan Food Trail Restaurant & Bar (TAFT), a restaurant in M-City, Kuala Lumpur that makes no apologies for its fusion artisan-inspired cuisine. Helmed by owner and Head Chef Adilah Ahmad-Sainer, who also founded local condiments brand Dapur Sainer, TAFT is where diners can experience both Western and Eastern cuisines in dishes like Fusion Black Ink Squid Pasta, made with Dapur Sainer’s chilli oil; Fettuccine in Smokin’ Creamy Sauce; Penne Prawn Pesto; and Pan-Grilled Oregano Lamb. “What sets us apart is our artisan concept cooking using in-house sauces, chilli oil and condiments that are made from scratch,” says Chef Adilah.

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7. Get Filled On FOO’D

8. Come To The Table

9. Take A Food TREC

Experience fine contemporary Italian cuisine at FOO’D, located at Singapore’s Empress Place. Opened late last year, FOO’D is Davide Oldani’s outpost of his Michelinstarred restaurant D’O in Cornaredo, Italy, which specialises in ‘Cucina Pop’ or affordable fine dining. Among its signature dishes are caramelised onion served with 20-month aged Grana Padano; wagyu chuck eye with cranberry, butternut and moutarde; Spanish suckling pig with mixed berries and celeriac puree; and lemon curd, meringue, lettuce gelato and cocoa crumble.

A walk up to the fourth floor of The Japan Store at Isetan @ Lot 10, Kuala Lumpur, will bring you to The Table, a collection of five new Japanese restaurants showcasing what an authentic Japanese dining experience is all about. Diners can start at Sushi Azabu, a branch of the Michelin-starred restaurant in New York that uses prime cuts of fish air-flown from Japan. Toriden, on the other hand, offers diners an omakase-style meal that includes mizutaki, its signature chicken hot pot made with slow-boiled chicken. Yakiniku Toraji is a BBQ-style restaurant that serves a variety of grilled meat, including the Kalbi boneless ribs and Prime Fillet. The Tokyo Restaurant is where you’ll find contemporary dishes like breadcrumbed baked lobster and grilled sirloin steak, while Tonkatsu Anzu will please pork lovers with cuts of premium and aged pork, fried to perfection.

TREC is proving to be more than a nightlife spot as it welcomes two new eateries on its premises – DZH Seafood Saunaboat at Terraces block and Retro Tapas Bar at Alcove – to bring the number of F&B joints to 30 in the multi-zoned entertainment area. As its name suggests, DZH Seafood Saunaboat is a steamboat-style restaurant that focuses on healthy eating through its selection of fresh seafood with no artificial flavouring, while Retro Tapas Bar Café is where diners can have a communal, allround pleasing meal thanks to its large selection, ranging from Western grills and Japanese yakitori to pasta, rice and desserts.

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Hospitality news + reviews

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1. Mountain Retreat

2. Harbour Views

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Perched 2,000 metres above sea level overlooking a dramatic gorge and mountain range, Alila Jabal Akhdar in Oman is built for thrill seekers and nature lovers. The hotel is offering a new Via Ferrata experience, allowing guests to explore the Jabal Akhdar Canyon (Green Mountain) from new heights. The protected climbing route crosses an exposed 20-metre-high rope, where guests can walk across a cave mouth and traverse along the side of the canyon, interspersed with gentle hiking through wild olive trees and mountain greenery. Once back in the hotel, unwind with stunning views from your own private balcony or indulge in pampering spa treatments before sinking into the comfort of soft, plush beds in spacious rooms and suites.

Scheduled to open its doors this month, Kerry Hotel Hong Kong towers 16 storeys over Hung Hom Bay, offering scenic views of the picturesque waterfront. Its 546 rooms and suites are designed by acclaimed interior designer Andre Foo, with each room fitted with floorto-ceiling windows showcasing the magnificent Victoria Harbour and city skyline. Enjoy al fresco dining venues with contemporary food and beverage concepts, and wellness facilities comprising a 24-hour fitness club and a heated 25-metre outdoor swimming pool.

The Hideaways Club presents Spanish Steps, a stylish apartment in the heart of Rome on the chic Via Condotti. Named after the famous landmark at the end of the street, the apartment boasts two bedrooms and a Juliet balcony. Dominating the living area are contemporary prints of famous art pieces, while the bedroom sports quirky Piero Fornasetti print cushions. Also included are a paperback library and a selection of toys for young children, as well as modern comforts such as a flat screen TV and music system. The apartment is close to the cityâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s iconic sights such as the Trevi Fountain, the Colosseum and St Peterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Basilica.

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Hospitality news + reviews

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4. Colonial Charm

5. Moroccan Charm

6. Swiss Hospitality

Tucked away within the Labrador Nature Reserve in Singapore is the recently opened Villa Samadhi Singapore, housed in a restored colonial mansion that oozes classic charm. Surrounded by lush greenery, the hotel’s 20 chambers are furnished to fit its colonial theme without compromising on comforts such as plush beds, Wi-Fi and iPod docks. The largest suite comes with its own private outdoor pool, and there are also rooms with views of towering trees and private plunge pools. Tuck into traditional and contemporary Thai dishes at Tamarind Hill restaurant, also housed in a lovingly restored colonial building.

Combining sophisticated Moroccan culture with modern architecture, Sofitel Tamuda Bay in M’diq offers guests a luxurious stay with its 104 bedrooms and suites, eight bungalows and five villas. Located about 32 kilometres east of Tangier, the elegant hotel sits on one of the most beautiful Moroccan beaches in the Mediterranean, set against a stunning backdrop of the Rif Mountains. Unwind at the spa, which features a Hammam and personalised treatments, or sip on cocktails at the lively beach lounge.

Renowned for its elegant design, the awardwinning Hotel d’Angleterre features 39 guest rooms and six elegant suites, some with magnificent views overlooking Lake Geneva and the graceful Jet d’Eau fountain. Enjoy modern comforts within the rooms such as high-speed Wi-Fi, interactive TV and movies on demand, then head to Windows Restaurant to enjoy fine dining or relax at the Leopard Bar with live music and cocktails. Travellers holidaying with their furkids can opt for the VIP – Very Important Pet – treatment offered by the hotel’s petfriendly service, which includes walks along the waterfront and in the best parts of the city.

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7. Quality Over Quantity

8. Fresh Facelift

9. Comfort and Ease

Hua Hin’s newest retreat, Hotel Bocage, may be small but it’s big on luxury. Located atop an open-air lifestyle development, its six sleek rooms and suites come in crisp colour palettes of white and grey, ranging in size from 43 to 75 square metres. Lounge in luxury with furniture from Italian designer brands – plush beds by Porro and contemporary sofas by Living Divani – while floor-to-ceiling sliding doors lead to private balconies overlooking the Gulf of Thailand. For a seamless experience, guests can opt to access rooms using their smartphone instead of a keycard.

After an extensive USD1.1 million (RM4.8 million) renovation, the Limelight Hotel in downtown Aspen, Colorado welcomes guests with new and contemporary room designs, from overstuffed lounge chairs to wrap-around sofas and mountain-related decor. Enjoy modern amenities such as a Keurig coffeemaker and large flat screen TVs in each room, or head up to the two rooftop terraces to take in the incredible views of the surrounding Rocky Mountains. Return to soak in the hotel’s rejuvenating outdoor hot tubs, or do a few laps in the heated pool.

Unconventional travellers looking for a fun and relaxing stay can head to EAST, Miami, which offers 352 guest rooms with chic designs and quality amenities. Guests can expect keyless entry to rooms, paperless check-in and check-out, an app with locally curated insights and travel tips, a 24-hour fitness centre, and culinary delights at its signature restaurant Quinto La Huella, at the lobby café, the poolside bar and lounge, or the rooftop bar.

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Exhibitions, news + reviews

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Inspired by his travels in New Zealand, Malaysian photographer Jeffry Lim is showcasing a series of large format photographs displaying the country’s breathtaking views over land, sea and air. His photographs capture the splendour of the mountains, the country’s vast and unique geographical terrains and topographies, and the pristine beauty not often seen by visitors or tourists. This series of work won the International Photography Award in the Fine Art, Landscapes and Aerial Shoot category in 2016 and is part of the celebration of 60 years of friendship between New Zealand and Malaysia. Catch the exhibition showing at Bangsar Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur from 26 April until 1 May. aspiringnewzealand.com

2. Girl Power It’s your last chance to catch ‘Terrains Of The Body’, an all-female show at the Whitechapel Gallery in London until 16 April. The exhibition comprises a collection of photography and film from 17 leading female contemporary artists. The pieces themselves have been curated from the world’s first organisation dedicated to preserving and exhibiting art by women, the National Museum of Women in the Arts in Washington DC. ‘Terrains of the Body’ explores how the female form can be used as a medium for communicating individual and collective experiences. The result is a powerful and poignant show that is not to be missed. whitechapelgallery.org

3.Storyteller The Ilham Gallery in Kuala Lumpur presents an intriguing storyboard of images by Indonesian artist Pius Sigit Kuncoro, which tell the tale of a fictional freedom fighter called JP Soetardjo. Kuncoro’s watercolours depict the now-retired JP Soetardjo and gather insights into his life through torn-out news articles, album covers and books – all of which are hand-drawn. The show seamlessly combines art and storytelling for a unique exhibition until 16 April. ilhamgallery.com

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5. No Guts, No Glory Melbourne’s NVG presents ‘The Right to Offend is Sacred’, an exciting exhibition that questions ideas about history, identity and race from Brook Andrew, who is known for his daring approach to controversial topics. Visitors will be able to peruse a selection of his boldest and most notorious pieces, and there will be a new sculpture on display, specially made for the show. ngv.vic.gov.au

4. Fifty Years Young

6. Travel Art

For half a century, Art Cologne has been at the forefront of the modern art fair business; it is one of the longest-running events of its kind and a global trendsetter for other contemporary art events. Since its inception in 1967 with just 18 participating galleries, it has grown to encompass 200 carefully selected modern art galleries from around the world. Between 26-29 April, Cologne’s grand Koelnmesse venue will host the finest examples of contemporary art. Upon entering the hall, visitors will be treated to a large-scale immersive installation by German artist Michael Riedel. artcologne.com

Luxury travel group Belmond, which operates the Eastern and Oriental Express in Asia, brings new meaning to the term ‘art in motion’ by commissioning Singapore-based street artist Rajesh Kumar to paint two of the train’s iconic carriages. His rolling canvas, ‘The Koi Pond’ on the exterior of the carriages, has inspired changes on the inside too: a new cocktail menu, a dress code of ‘tropical elegance’ and a soundscape produced by Mr. Has. “We are creating experiences that invite our guests to enjoy classical hospitality whilst immersed in modern culture,” says Arnaud Champenois, Senior Vice President of Brand and Marketing. “We are revealing a contemporary new look and feel in partnership with some of Asia’s leading creative talent.” belmond.com

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Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia

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What do you love most about this city? I love that Kota Kinabalu has both of what I love – beaches and islands for some downtime and mountains for hiking, not just Mount Kinabalu but places like Tun Fuad Stephens Park.

One thing about the locals. They are very diligent in trading and doing business.

Where would you take a first-timer to in this city? To get a massage and reflexology treatment from a local masseuse. There’s something about the local Borneo massage here that is just so good. What is the one thing that the first-timer must do in this city? Although not technically in town, one should definitely do island-hopping as there are so many interesting islands to explore here. The best place to have dinner with: a. family – Welcome Seafood Restaurant or Pasar Filipina. b. friends – Sunset Bar at Tanjung Aru Resort and Spa.

The best thing about the locals. Most of them are talented singers! I don’t know why! Name one souvenir to bring home. I love the dry salted seafood here, for instance, dried fish, salted fish, dried anchovies and dried squid. Five things that sum up this city. Nature, seafood, no traffic congestion, virgin islands, cheap food. Where might we find you at 1 am in this city? Hanging out with friends at Breeze Beach Club, Pacific Sutera Hotel.

What do you find most refreshing about this city? A lot of people come here from all around the world, with different backgrounds and skin colours, but everyone is of the same religion. An experience or place that everyone must try or visit. Historical places related to the Holy Prophet Muhammad for a peek into life back then. The one local dish everyone must try. Kabsa lamb, lamb and lamb! The best thing you can do here for free. Pray, of course, but for a unique experience, visit the Al Wahbah crater to get an authentic desert feel. A lesson learnt from this city: Everyone is the same. It doesn’t matter whether you are rich or poor. What was the best piece of souvenir you took home from here? A cool and unique Tasbih (prayer beads). Name something they have here that you wished you had at home: Unlimited supply of cheap olive oil, pomegranates, dates and zam zam water, all which I love so much as I am a health freak!

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Award-winning actress and Malaysian ‘It’ girl shares why she loves the cities of Kota Kinabalu in Sabah and Mecca in Saudi Arabia.

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Why does KL exist?

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Kuala Lumpur is my town but even I have to admit that it does not reveal its charms easily. KL’s delights are spread out across the entire Klang Valley, where the suburbs have developed lives of their own to become often more interesting than the city’s centre, wherever that may be. Ask KL-ites to name the precise location of the city’s centre and they’ll each give you a different answer. Penang’s port city of Georgetown is instantly captivating and understandable to anybody from around the world precisely because it is a port city that exists and has grown for the same recognisable reasons as London, Istanbul or New York. But KL is a rarity among major cities: it is not on the coast or on a navigable river. The Klang River can be a torrent when it rains but it was never big enough to carry boats to Klang, the seat of the Sultan of Selangor and the place where sensible people chose to live. Why would anybody want to live up the Klang River in the middle of nowhere? KL’s nature is hard to pin down because it’s hard to understand why the city even exists. It exists because of tin. It is a city of the industrial age. In the middle of KL there is a short and nondescript bridge over the city’s muddy Klang River, just where it meets the slightly different-coloured mud of the Gombak River. The rivers are, the nearby billboards say, being revitalised but the rivers have always been muddy, hence the name Kuala Lumpur which means muddy confluence. Today, on one side of the river you’ll find the pretty tourist destinations of Merdeka Square and on the other are the old mercantile hubs of Medan Pasar and Central Market, an area that is still bustling even though all big businesses have long since moved to the skyscrapers that dot the landscape of modern KL. The bridge is so short that I don’t think it even has a name. There has been some sort of bridge here since the early days of KL in the 1870s but back then it was a ramshackle

wooden thing that could only carry a few people at a time. Tin was being mined across the valley and was gathered at this point to be loaded onto pack animals that then had to ford the river and walk many miles to where the river finally became navigable. The life expectancy for the early Chinese tin miners was frighteningly short because they could succumb at any time to dysentery, cholera, fights or the crocodiles that often grabbed the pack animals as they forded the river. Hunger was less of a problem because food was being produced by the early town’s Sumatran farmers. All of the early tin miners were young men and if they did survive then some of them might have gone on to make a fortune but most did not, leaving no heirs and no trace of history. But despite the dangers, life in early KL was preferable to staying in southern China, which was being torn apart by a horrific civil war. Just like Colorado’s Leadville or Western Australia’s Coolgardie, Kuala Lumpur was a mining town that suddenly sprang to life in the late 19th century. Although today it has a population of only 2,000, in the 1880s, Leadville boomed because of gold, lead and silver that attracted 15,000 miners. It briefly became so rich that it even had its own opera house and was visited by Oscar Wilde. Today Coolgardie has a population of 1,000 but in its gold rush years of the 1890s, it needed 26 hotels and seven newspapers. Both Leadville and Coolgardie slipped into obscurity when their lodes were exhausted but KL managed to keep going despite the often huge fluctuations in the price of tin.

Other Malaysian towns sprang up because of tin mining and yet did not grow to become cities. Why did KL become not only a major city but a capital city? It’s because of the rarely mentioned characters in the history of Malaysia, the British. The British brought the roads and railways that completely reconfigured the landscape, making rivers that had always been the essential routes virtually irrelevant in the Malaysian imagination. KL became easily accessible and was conveniently situated halfway between Singapore and Ipoh and Penang. And the British, Frank Swettenham in particular, built the magnificent Sultan Abdul Samad building, a building so strange and grand that it almost demanded to be the centre of a nation. But for me, that bridge without a name is the centre of KL. From that bridge, you can see not only the confluence of two rivers but the meeting point of history, mining, trade and peoples. From that anonymous bridge, you can see a mosque, grand government buildings and a market. You won’t see any crocodiles from that bridge but you can see why KL exists.

From that anonymous bridge, you can see ‘‘ a mosque, grand government buildings and a market. You won’t see any crocodiles from that bridge but you can see why KL exists.‚‚

Kam Raslan is the author of Confessions of an Old Boy: The Dato’ Hamid Adventures. He is also a columnist, and a writer and director working in film, TV and theatre in Malaysia. He will one day make his own feature film. Kam's column is written exclusively for Malaysia Airlines.

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Lively Osaka Eat, pray and love your way through the urban heart of Western Japan.

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Osaka, Japan

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ALL-WEATHER CITY Though it has four distinct seasons, Osaka has few extreme temperatures, making it a good travel destination year-round. Spring and autumn are the top tourist draws, but late May and September are warmer and less crowded. Always have an umbrella just in case.

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SPOTTING SAKURA Hanami, or ‘cherry blossom viewing’, is the quintessential Japanese activity in spring. Get your blue tarps out and head to Osaka Castle Park in early April, when the cherries and locals are out picnicking in full force. Other beautiful sakura spots include Kema Sakuranomiya, with nearly 5,000 cherry trees ドドリリ lining Okawa River; Tsurumi Ryokuchi Park; ンンク and Osaka Mint Bureau, where the クyaezakura double cherry blossom tends to be in full bloom in mid-April. OSAKA ICONS The Glico Man athlete striking a victory 男 pose at Ebisubashi Bridge is a favourite with locals and tourists alike. No less recognisable is Kuidaore Taro, the bespectacled clown dressed in red and white – find him at Nakaza Kuidaore in Dotonbori. There is also Billiken ガ a.k.a. ン ‘The God Of Things As They Ought To Be’

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in Shinsekai – a visual cross between a Kewpie doll and a laughing Buddha, he’s said to bring good fortune.

less heart-clogging fare, try Endo Sushi for Edo-style sushi or Yoshino Sushi for vinegary box-pressed sushi.

SKY HIGH Night time is the right time for a spectacular city view. Observation decks at Abeno Harukas, Umeda Sky Building, Cosmo Tower and Tsutenkaku Tower all have you covered for your romantic getaways.

LIVIN’ ON A PRAYER Students might want to pray for academic fortune at Tenmangu Shrine, devoted to the deity of scholarship. A quick blessing from the gods of travelling at Sumiyoshi Taisha will serve your vacation well; plus it’s home to the gorgeous Sorihashi Bridge.

DON’T STOP THE MUSIC Catch a gig at Billboard Live Osaka, with its ever-rotating cast of stellar international and local music acts such as Ray Parker Jr., Corinne Bailey Rae and Takuya Kuroda. Music-makers should try a lesson at the Taiko Centre for an experience in Japanese drums AND an intense workout. Musical boot camp, anyone? THIS IS SPA TOWN Onsen hot spring baths are one of the most affordable luxuries around. Soak your tired limbs at Spa World, which has 16 types of public baths, eight kinds of stone saunas, an indoor pool and massages. The best part: it’s open almost 24 hours a day. EAT TILL YOU FALL OVER Must-try bites include takoyaki (octopus batter balls), okonomiyaki (Osaka-style pancakes), and doteyaki (stewed beef tendons). Unagi chain Jinen serves a fabulously decadent unagi sushi topped with a pat of butter. For

NOT JUST A RIDE No trip to Osaka is complete without a visit to Universal Studios Japan, especially if you’re a Potterhead – The Wizarding World of Harry Potter (and the Butterbeer!) brings all your literary dreams to life. The Japan-only ride Space Fantasy is also unmissable. Tip: arrive early, and use the Single Rider lines to bypass hours-long queues. You won’t regret it. DRINK, DRANK, DRUNK Imbibe your way through the holidays by reserving a whisky tour and tasting at the Suntory Yamazaki Distillery. If beer is your choice of tipple, Asahi Breweries offers factory tours and tastings. Craft beer bars such as Garage 39 and Beer Stand Molto are also aplenty in the city. INSTANT CHARM Pay homage to its inventor and learn about the history of this college-student staple at

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Malaysia Airlines flies daily from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Osaka (KIX), Japan.

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APP JAPAN Update your vacation with these apps. Hyperdia and Google Maps are essential for train travel and navigation. Apps such as Yomiwa will autotranslate Japanese text from photos. Gurunavi is your gustatory bible for the city.

TWO-WHEELED LIVING You can travel on the subway with an ICOCA card, but try living local and rent a bicycle. Osaka is easy to navigate. With its grid-like layout, cycling is a breeze through the relatively flat terrain.

the Instant Ramen Noodle Museum. Entry is free, but you can also whip up an original cup ramen creation for an additional fee. READING OSAKA Transport yourself to early 20th-century Osaka with Junichiro Tanizaki’s classic The Makioka Sisters, portraying the decline of a wealthy Osakan family. Fulfil literary yearnings at the Maruzen & Junkudo Bookstore in Umeda, an eight-storey book paradise with tomes available in Japanese, English and Chinese. TURN BACK TIME Find a pocket of antiquity in this modern city life at the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living, where the main draw is a charming experiential walk through of Edo-period merchant life. Follow with a walk down Tenjinbashisuji Arcade, Japan’s longest shopping arcade at 2.6 kilometres. History buffs shouldn’t miss tourist favourite, the Osaka Castle.

A YEN FOR CASH Many establishments, especially small restaurants, are still cash-only, so always have some hard currency on you. ATMs at 7-11 are your safest bet for withdrawing extra cash from international bank cards. Pickpocketing rates are low, but take the usual precautions.

ROSE, ROSE I LOVE YOU What Osaka lacks in Zen gardens like Kyoto, it makes up for with gorgeous pockets of greenery. Stroll around the pond at Chinesestyle Keitakuen Garden in Tennoji Park, or contemplate life at its teahouse. If roses are your cup of tea, you’ll love the Rose Garden at Nakanoshima Park, with its hundreds of rose varietals. Fululu Garden, or the Osaka Prefectural Flower Garden, has a spectacular floral spread that changes with the seasons – think peonies, plums, hydrangeas, and more. CAFFEINE BREAK Fuel up at one of the city’s excellent cafés. The stylish, low-key Horie district – conveniently near shopping areas Shinsaibashi and Amerikamura – is home to Granknot Coffee and Mondial 328, both great cafés for relaxing, and ultra-passionate about their bean varietals. Try Moto Coffee in Nakanoshima, a tiny space with mind-blowing coffee. HEAVEN’S KITCHEN Home chefs are in luck: find almost any equipment your kitchen lacks at Doguyasuji, from teeny milk pitchers to 1.5-metrelong rice paddles. Japanese knife aficionados should visit Tower Knives Osaka, where the owner will even let you try the goods. For eating, head to the other ‘kitchen of Osaka’, Kuromon Market. OLD-WORLD CHARM Shinsekai is one of Osaka’s most underrated neighbourhoods. Get cozy with the locals at Jan-Jan Yokocho and stuff your face with kushikatsu (deep-fried skewers), udon, and Korean barbecue. Tsutenkaku Tower, Osaka’s answer to the Eiffel Tower, is not to be missed. SOUVENIR SHOPPING The Namba Station area is home to a cluster of fantastic department stores. Loft and Tokyu Hands will supply everything you didn’t know

you wanted but now need. If you’d rather stay out of the malls, head to Shinsaibashi shopping arcade for all your consumer needs. FLASHY FASHION Osaka’s fashion icon is the obasan, the loud middle-aged woman dressed in gaudy animal prints, inadvisably colourful tights and a sassy attitude to match. The style is all about being hade, or ‘flash’, so pick up a wildcat leopard print T-shirt at Naniwa Komachi in Shinsekai. For more youthful togs, Kinji in Amerikamura is there for your second-hand shopping needs. DAY TRIPPER Escape the manic crowds at the Banpaku Memorial Park – great for picnics and strolling, but also for the fantastic National Museum of Ethnology and the infamous ‘Tower of the Sun’ sculpture by Taro Okamoto. Combine with a side shopping trip to the Expo City complex just a short walk away. LOCAL EXPERTISE Let Chris Rowthorn of Inside Osaka take you on a walking tour of the city’s hidden gems. Or, burn calories as you consume them on Cycle Osaka’s foodie tour!

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Travel Tips

MANNER MODE Please - kudasai, onegaishimasu Excuse me - sumimasen Thank you - arigato gozaimasu Delicious - oishii, umai

About the writter Florentyna Leow is a Malaysian writer and photographer based in Kyoto, Japan, who has written for outlets such as architectural design agency ZenVita, WILD and other in-flight publications. furochan.wordpress.com

About the illustrator Since graduating from The One Academy in Malaysia, graphic designer and illustrator Ngooi Su Hwa has been on a mission to put a smile on the faces of people who sees her drawings. behance.net/SuHwa

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Passion For Production Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina is behind some of Malaysiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s most popular musical productions, from Puteri Gunung Ledang to P. Ramlee: The Musical. The actress and film producer talks about her journey and on helming Malaysiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s longest-running musical, MUD: Our Story of Kuala Lumpur.

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Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina /

1. The cast of MUD: Our Story of Kuala Lumpur 2. Panggung Bandaraya, where the musical runs twice daily 3 While known for her roles in TV and film, Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina had always wanted to be a producer

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Interview Eris Choo Photography courtesy of Enfiniti Vision Media

You’ve been involved in performing arts from a young age. How did it all begin? Since I was young, I’ve been acting in films, TV, and on stage but what I’ve always wanted to do was to be a producer. As an actor you don’t have much of a creative choice, but as a producer, you’re driving the project and can select themes or issues that matter to you or the society. When I started acting in Indonesia in 1987, I was approached by a famous Indonesian producer, Bustal Nawawi. We made a deal: if I signed on to act in four films under his production company, he’d teach me the business of film-making and train me to be a producer. I said yes, and that was how it all began for me.

How was the transition from acting to producing? In the mid-1990s, I was involved in producing TV sitcoms, like Spanar Jaya which ran for eight seasons and was very successful. In 2003, I turned to film and this was how Puteri Gunung Ledang: The Movie (Malaysia’s first big budget film, which Tiara Jacquelina starred in and co-produced) came about. It was challenging. There was no one to show us how things were done, and many tough and expensive lessons were learnt. It was difficult to market to Malaysians, some who had lost faith in the local film industry. Promoting the film overseas was even tougher, as we had to get international distributors to take an interest in a Malay-language film, when they did not understand the language and cultural context.

We pushed through and sold it to several markets, including Europe and China. The movie caught the eye of people at the Academy Awards, making PGL the first Malaysian film to be considered for a nomination in the Foreign Film category. To be shortlisted was a big deal for us, and it’s still one of the highest points of my career to-date.

Tell us about Malaysia’s longest-running musical, MUD: Our Story of Kuala Lumpur. How did the idea for that come about? MUD is produced by Enfiniti Vision Media, of which I am founder and group chairman. As a company, we go for themes with strong positive values, which contribute to the conversation of national unity. It’s our way of making a difference. MUD tells the story of how KL was founded and the three friends, Mamat, Meng and Muthiah, who came to the frontier town in search of opportunities and a new life. Through their journey, we encounter a host of colourful characters, each with their own enduring personalities and stories. These form the cultural mosaic of what we all now know as modern KL. The production presented the best opportunity for us to give our foreign friends and visitors to KL the quickest introduction to the city and its history. For locals born

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6 crew joining hands in a circle, performing a multi-faith prayer. That’s next-level national unity, in my book. 4. Panggung Bandaraya can comfortably seat hundreds of people 5. MUD tells the story of early settlers in Kuala Lumpur 6. Cast members are passionate and committed to their roles

and bred in this city, my team and I wanted to help give ourselves a stronger sense of belonging and identity.

Is MUD for everyone? At Enfiniti, we hope to create magical, unforgettable experiences. In that vein, MUD is designed to be interactive and immersive, with the hope that audiences can connect emotionally with our journey. I feel it’s important for us as Malaysians to never lose touch with our roots. Culturally, we are discovering many things that make us different from one another – our religious beliefs, traditions and lifestyles. We can do with a gentle reminder of how that unique difference has made us who we’ve become today, and how important it is that we don’t lose sight of this as we progress as a nation. Our talented, multiracial cast members are passionate and committed in telling the story of their forefathers. They are Malay, Chinese, Indian, Eurasian, Kadazan, Melanau and Iban who live and breathe the message of unity onstage as well as offstage. What no one else gets to see backstage, twice a day, every day, is the cast and stage management

The show has been ongoing for over two years. How do you keep it fresh? As an actor, it is your responsibility to your role to always keep it fresh for yourself and for the audience. Of course it sounds a lot easier than it is in practice. What the actors have done for themselves is quite clever. They sometimes rotate their roles and on some nights, you have the guy who plays Meng playing something else. It keeps them from being bored, and allows them to keep exercising their ability to play different characters.

What are some of the challenges in keeping the production running? We try to keep this humble show going every day, in spite of the fluctuating tourist arrivals and logistic challenges. It has evolved and changed so much in the past few years. At times, I’ve been its harshest critic because my team knows how I always push hard for nothing less than perfection. It takes a lot, physically and emotionally, to attain that. What keeps us going is the love and support we receive through the MUDKL Facebook and Instagram pages and on TripAdvisor. And here we are today, the longest-running show in Malaysian history, against all odds.

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I feel it's important for us as ‘‘ Malaysians to never lose touch with our roots. Even if we can touch a handful of young Malaysians every time, it will be enough to inspire them to keep the unity story going.

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What are your thoughts on your company being considered a pioneer in musical productions in Malaysia? To some extent, people do consider Enfiniti as a company that has changed the face of Malaysian musical theatre and the performing arts scene. Back when we were making our first musical, in the style of Andrew Lloyd Webber shows, it was the first large-scale production of its kind here. This was ambitious for its time because many Malaysians don’t go to the theatre! Some don’t even know we have a national theatre, while others just couldn’t picture theatre like Broadway or West End, but sung in the Malay language. I suppose if anything, I’m resilient, stubborn and I’ll never take no for an answer. We believed in our product, and that Malaysia needed to be equally rich culturally and artistically, as we are economically. That kept us going, since we knew we had a strong story to tell. The rest of it is musical theatre history now.

What more can be done to promote the local performing arts scene, especially among the younger generation? With MUD, we love having young audiences from schools, colleges and universities in the theatre. It warms our hearts to see how the story onstage affects them in a positive way. I feel that even if we can touch a handful of young Malaysians every time, it will be enough to inspire them to keep the unity story going, especially when we are faced with challenging times. In 2011, I set up the Enfiniti Academy, which I hope would be an incubator, not only for the next generation of world-class performers, but also to develop future innovative leaders and creative thinkers of Malaysia. This was something unheard of as people never used to send their children to drama classes in the old days. Five years later, we’ve had over 1,000 students passing through our doors. The journey has never been easy but it has been a good one.

8 7. MUD was designed to be an immersive and interactive experience 8. The multiracial cast and crew embody values of unity and tolerance both on and off stage

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Words Eris Choo Photography courtesy of Red Hong Yi

Homegrown

Nothing Ordinary Malaysian artist ‘Red’ Hong Yi turns mundane into magnificent with her unconventional work.

Pushing herself to commit to making art, she spent a weekend creating a piece featuring Chinese basketball legend Yao Ming, using a basketball dipped in red paint. This proved to be the pivotal moment that launched her career as an artist. When Red uploaded a video of her making the piece, it exploded on the Internet, garnering half a million views after it was featured on news site Gizmodo. Soon, big name news outlets, such as The Wall Street Journal, TIME, Good Morning America and The Huffington Post knocked on her door for permission to feature her work.

2 1. 'Red' Hong Yi's rolled up socks and pins artwork of Chinese director Zhang Yimou 2. People in popular culture feature strongly in her art, from British singer Adele to Burmese diplomat Aung San Suu Kyi

CAN AN ARTIST PAINT WITHOUT A PAINTBRUSH? Hong Yi,

or 'Red' as she is better known, proves that anything can be a canvas. The Malaysian artist breaks stereotypes with her art pieces, created from ordinary everyday objects. There’s a portrait of British singer Adele made from 1,500 melted candles, a portrait of Myanmar’s Aung San Suu Kyi put together with 2,000 dyed carnations, and an installation of Hong Kong action movie star Jackie Chan made from chopsticks. Despite her popularity on social media, where she has thousands of fans from all over the world, the humble lass from Kota Kinabalu in Sabah state says that growing up, art was just a hobby and not a prospective ‘job’. “I’ve always loved art, but I never took it seriously as it didn’t seem as professional or as ‘secured’ as other careers,” Red says. “I ended up in architecture, but deep down inside, I always knew I was happiest when I was making art.” After graduating with a Masters in Architecture from the

She confesses that she had not expected her pieces to become so popular. “I knew I had to ride on the momentum that the media was creating around me right at the start of my art career, and that I had to be consistent with producing new work,” she says. While it was exciting to be in the spotlight, the feeling was fleeting. “What I really felt was fear and pressure, like I had to produce work to meet people’s expectations. It took me some time to realise that I had to make art for my own happiness,” she says. In the early days, time was a challenge as she could only make art on weekends or after work hours. Now that she’s doing it full time, Red is glad that the line between work and art as a hobby is blurred, although, with that comes other challenges. “As an artist, I have to be vulnerable enough to create work that challenges the status quo, and sometimes that can be very uncomfortable. I’m hoping to learn to push my art further, and also be open to criticism,” she elaborates. Red’s choice of media and the way she puts her pieces together certainly pushes the boundaries of what is considered ordinary. She has used socks and pins, sunflower seeds, flowers, straws and tea bags, among other things.

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University of Melbourne, she moved to Shanghai for a career in architecture. At the age of 25, she realised that she did not have an art portfolio to show. “I was too caught up in wanting my artworks and ideas to be perfect; too afraid of making mistakes and showing people my work,” she recalls.

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3. Red's personal favourite is of Taiwanese singer Jay Chou, made from coffee cup stains 4. Celery sticks were used to create an image of a bear 5. Red uses all kinds of media for her work, including food 6. A portrait of actor Jackie Chan is made using chopsticks 7. Malaysian badminton ace Dato' Lee Chong Wei's portrait was aptly created out of shuttlecock feathers 8. Red's 'Teh Tarik Man' made from 20,000 dyed tea bags reflects her Malaysian heritage

Red Hong Yi

“I try to challenge myself to see objects around me differently. A pair of chopsticks, for example, can appear long or short when viewed from different sides. Items in bulk can be arranged in piles, bundles or rows. There are many different ways to present an object,” she says, adding that this creative process also inspired her to look at life from different perspectives. “I’m almost always surprised by the results of my own experiments!” The subjects she pick are people often talked about in popular culture, or those who have inspired her. One of her personal favourites is ‘Secret’ – a portrait of Taiwanese singer Jay Chou created using coffee cup stains. Inspired by the song A Secret That Cannot Be Told, the sepia-tone of the artwork evokes nostalgia, and the many stamped rings blending into one another represent broken leaves and memories. “Jay’s songs were a huge part of my teenage years, and I wanted to create a piece that reminded me of those days. I really tried to feel the emotions of the song and transferred them onto the painting,” she says. On artists she looks up to, Red cites Chuck Close as a huge inspiration. The American painter and photographer is known for his monumental, gridded paintings that look abstract up close but hyper-realistic from afar.

One particular quote by Close struck a chord with her. “He once said that inspiration is for amateurs; the rest just show up and get to work. If you wait around for clouds to part and a bolt of lightning to strike you in the brain, you’re not going to make an awful lot of work,” she quips. “That has brought me through times when I have doubted and questioned myself.” Social media has played an important role in promoting her art, which Red is grateful for. “You’re your own ‘company’ now, and art collectors, buyers and clients get to come to you directly instead of going through a gallery. Everyone’s glued to their phones these days so if your work isn’t online, you’re missing out on a lot of eyeballs!” Red says the Malaysian art scene is still in its infancy but is slowly but surely growing. “When I visited Penang recently, it was truly enjoyable walking around the city hunting for street murals! Local artists should tap into social media to promote their work, and think about how to curate their work online and develop their own distinct style,” she advises. Red is a firm believer of personal projects – after all, she got discovered because of them – and thinks that artists should do things that they’re passionate about. “Chances are, artists will get discovered not by projects they’ve created for clients, but by their personal projects,” she says.

For her, the best part of her job is being able to share her art with people from all around the globe and inspire others to see things differently. “I occasionally receive emails from fans who have no background in art, or who say they were never interested in art before. Sometimes these are from children, written with the help of their parents. That truly encourages me.”

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Red shares that right from the start, she wanted to create art that could be understood and appreciated, rather than layered in cryptic messages, and this is probably why people like her work.

Art aside, the talented young woman is also passionate about humanitarian issues. She previously travelled to Cambodia to meet her sponsored child and raise awareness on conditions there, in partnership with World Vision. Her latest personal project will focus on the plight of refugees. “I’ve been chatting with various people involved in helping refugees. I’ll also be visiting a school for Syrian refugees in Lebanon soon,” she says. Her advice for aspiring artists? “Work hard, be consistent, and don’t be afraid of showing your work.” redhongyi.com

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“I think it is the fascination of seeing something ordinary used in a surprisingly different way that resonates with people,” she enthuses, adding that she hopes to inspire others to create their own art not bound to rules.

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Words + Photography Simon Bond

Mesmerising Festival South Koreaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s lotus lantern festival is an experience for the senses.

Lanterns light up the temple in Samgwangsa in Busan

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Seoul, South Korea

Fast Facts SEOUL

Seoul is home to

Seoul is divided by the

people or 20 percent of the country's population

and surrounded by stonecrested mountains

The Seoul capital area contains

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five UNESCO

World Heritage Sites – Changdeok Palace, Hwaseong Fortress, Jongmyo Shrine, Namhansanseong and the Royal Tombs of the Joseon Dynasty

1. The Yeondeung Hoe festival has over a millennium of history 2. A woman carries a lantern decorated with Buddhist symbols 3. Temples come to life at night with hundreds of lit lanterns 4. A devotee adding a 'tail' to his lantern with wishes for family and friends 5. Dancers performing on the street

Han River

95 percent

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The city hosted the

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ONE OF THE BEST TIMES TO VISIT A COUNTRY is when it has a huge cultural event. In South Korea, the largest is the lotus lantern festival, which falls on 29 April this year. Known as Yeondeung Hoe, the festival dates back more than 1,300 years and coincides with the period of Buddha’s birthday.

Celebrations are held all around Korea, with the biggest in Seoul. It is a truly international parade with Buddhists from Thailand, Sri Lanka and many other countries participating. The parade features giant floats in the shapes of dragons, peacocks and thousands of lanterns that light up the procession as far as the eye can see, with participants dancing as they move through the route. Those wanting to immerse themselves in the pre-parade spirit should make their way to the Dongguk University stadium at 4.30 pm for Eoullim Madang, or the Buddhist cheering rally. This is a chance to see many of the parade’s participants getting ready for the big event. The rally has some great performances to entertain the crowd, but don’t forget to leave in time to make it for the parade. As dusk sets in on the capital at around 7 pm, the parade begins from Dongdaemun and proceeds to the Jongak

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4 intersection. Getting to the route several hours before the parade is the best way to have a good view. The crowd is massive, especially at Jongak, where the parade ends at 9.30 pm. Jongak is the place to be as the festivities continue into the night with performances on a big stage. Alternatively, you can walk to Jogyesa Temple to see the many lanterns hanging there. The lotus lantern is a special symbol for Buddhists. In addition to the parade, temples across the country hang many lanterns made of paper on their grounds, representing the removal of ignorance and the light of awakening. In the temples, you will see devotees adding 'tails' to their lanterns with wishes for friends and family in the coming year. Anyone can do this, so feel free to add your own. Be sure to visit Bongeunsa Temple close to the COEX mall in the days leading up to Buddhaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s birthday to see a lantern exhibition.

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statue of the infant Buddha. A symbolic act entrenched in beliefs about the circumstances of Buddha’s birth, it represents washing away the sins and afflictions of the past, and thus, a purification of the soul. During this time, temples will provide free lunch and dinner, typically consisting of bibimbap (a mixed rice dish) and soup. One of the best times to arrive at the temple is late in the afternoon to enjoy the food, followed by seeing the lanterns lit, and finally, a ceremony conducted by the monks. If you miss out on tasting food at the temples, there are many options available at street vendors, but one restaurant is especially worth visiting. Sanchon offers temple food in an atmospheric setting, with dinner accompanied by a cultural show at 8 pm. Located in idyllic Insa-dong in Jongno District, it is suitable for vegans, serving a five-course meal with wild herbs and vegetables that vary in accordance to the season.

To learn more about Buddhist culture, return the day after the parade to see performances centred on the area around Jogyesa Temple. There is even another lantern procession called Yeongdeung Nori that begins and ends at Jogyesa that evening. A few days after the festival is Buddha’s birthday, falling on 3 May this year. It is also celebrated as Wesak Day across Asia. A visit to any temple in South Korea will allow you to experience this day, but keep a respectful distance from the monks. In Seoul, the largest congregation is at Jogyesa. Throughout the day, you will see many people bathing a

Kim Yun-sik, who founded the restaurant, knows his way around the food, having formerly lived the life of a Buddhist monk. He has successfully turned the modest food into cuisine that’s worth trying during your time in Seoul.

Travel Facts: • Seoul enjoys a temperate climate with four distinct seasons. • Incheon International Airport is about one hour from downtown Seoul. • Seoul’s subway system is one of the most efficient ways to travel around the city.

• South Korea’s currency is the won, and banks usually offer the best exchange rates to travellers. • Tipping is not a Korean custom and is not expected at hotels, taxis, or other establishments.

About the writer/ photographer Simon is a professional photographer who has travelled extensively around Asia. His work has been published in The Daily Telegraph, and in newspapers and in-flight magazines. His first book, Simple Scene, Sensational Shot was published in 2012. simonbondphotography.com

6. A devotee floating her wish lantern onto the water 7. Cultural shows are part of the festival 8. Sanchon's vegan dishes of vegetables and wild herbs 9. Performers with traditional musical instruments

Malaysia Airlines flies daily from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Seoul (INC), South Korea.

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Sri Lankan Cuisine

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Words Naomi Tomky Photography Naomi Tomky & Getty Images

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Full of colour and flavour, Sri Lankaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s cuisine more than holds its own.

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Sri Lankan Cuisine

EVERY SRI LANKAN MEAL decorates the table with a rainbow of dishes; no rice is complete without curry, no curry without the accompanying sauces and salads. Brown rice, yellow dhal, green mallum, orange pol sambol and red lunu miris join the day’s spice-laced curry to make up the basics of a meal in this island nation.

Shaped like a droplet of water running off India’s southeast coast, Sri Lanka might be dwarfed in size and reputation by its neighbour, but when it comes to cooking, the big flavours, tongue-searing sauces, and vivid assortment of food that graces every table, it holds its own. Though Sri Lankan cuisine holds some similarities to the food of its neighbour – particularly that of the southern Indian states of Tamil Nadu and Kerala – the island’s geography blessed it with its own homegrown favourites, tweaked by the influences of various occupiers and traders who stopped in at this crossroads of the Indian Ocean. goingplacesmagazine.com / 52 / April 2017

Curries serve as the centrepiece, coming in an endless combination of colours, proteins and styles: fiery red Jaffna curry from the Tamil north of the island, black pork curry from the hilly centre, and coastal fish curries. Unlike the thick, rich curries of Thailand, or the chunky curries of northern India, Sri Lankan curries tend to have a slightly thinner broth, with larger pieces of protein – meat or seafood – afloat in the fragrant, strongly spiced broths. Fish curry, spiced red with heat or white with coconut milk, is common, as well as its relatives – shrimp, crab, or squid. Pork curries are often dark with tamarind to cut through the fat, or made with a similar local ingredient called goraka. Because of the religious leanings of much of the island, beef is rare, but chicken curry, mostly made with thighs, is found everywhere. Vegetable curries – okra, spinach, and potato among the most common – show up at many feasts, but only as a side or secondary dish, while the meat or seafood is the centrepiece. Many, though not all, Sri Lankan curries pack a dose of fiery heat – without the heft of some of its relatives, the hit of spice is powerful, tamped down only by the meal’s starch. Alongside the curry, each meal usually comes with rice or a rice-based starch, used to pick up the curry and accompaniments with one’s hand. The grain shows up in every shade – red, black, white, brown, or even multicoloured – but which variety of rice is only the beginning of options. Rice flour forms bowl-shaped pancakes called hoppers – at their best with an egg cooked into the bottom – and their noodle-tangle relative, the string-hopper, as

1. Coconut roti with sambol 2. Hoppers or bowl-shaped pancakes made from rice flour 3. Crab curry, spiced red with heat

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Sri Lankan Cuisine

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well as in the coconut and rice flour moulds known as pitthu â&#x20AC;&#x201C; coconut being, perhaps, the only ingredient in Sri Lanka as prevalent as rice. As any visitor quickly learns, the secret to survival in the muggy heat lies in the stacks of giant yellow coconuts for sale on the side of every road. Vendors use a machete to open a hole and stick a straw in, providing instant cool, hydrating relief. Once finished, the seller will take the coconut back and carve a spoon from the side to scrape the meat out. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s the most basic of coconut uses, but only the beginning.

Almost every rice and curry comes with pol sambol, a shredded coconut garnish that often packs a bit of heat. Coconut folds into various types of greens for mallum, a stir-fried vegetable side often served with meals. And, of course, it finds its way into nearly every dessert â&#x20AC;&#x201C; from the airy flan-like watallapan to lavaria, string hoppers stuffed with sweetened coconut. Beyond curry, rice, and coconut, no Sri Lankan meal would be complete without two more elements: the sharp spice of lunu miris, and the calm, steady support of a good dhal. Lunu miris, a chopped sauce of chillies, onion, lime, and

4. Each meal usually comes with rice or a ricebased starch such as roti or hoppers 5. Stir-fried shredded roti or kottu roti is a popular street food 6. Creamy yogurtlike buffalo curd 7. Stall selling 'short eats' in Colombo 8. Rich in electrolytes, coconut water is the best thirst quencher in Sri Lanka

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Sri Lanka might be dwarfed in size and reputation by its neighbour, but when it comes to cooking, the big flavours, tongue-searing sauces, and vivid assortment of food that graces every table, it holds its own.

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Maldive fish – a cured tuna used to add savoury support in Sri Lankan cooking – adds heat and crunch to the meal, but also rounds out a piece of roti for an afternoon snack. Dhal, the stewed lentil dish seen in endless varieties around the sub-continent, tends to be thin and yellow here, a stalwart of the Sri Lankan table. Thick, hearty coconut roti can be a substitute for rice at a meal or a snack on its own, while the larger, thinner gothamba roti is often stuffed with meat or fish as a street snack – one of many options known as ‘short eats’. The same roti also gets flamboyantly chopped and griddled with eggs, meat, vegetables, and spices to become kottu. The street-side spectacle of flecks of ingredients flying at high speed over the hot griddle is as impressive to watch as it is to eat – something like fried rice, with tiny pieces of the flatbread in place of the grain.

Despite its diminutive size, Sri Lanka holds thousands of treasures in its cuisine – those discussed here are but the essentials: the basic building blocks and most common dishes. We haven’t even begun to discuss the Dutchinfluenced rice speciality called lampreis, go into the details of the fritters and Chinese rolls that make up ‘short eats’, or delve into the wonder that is buffalo curd – a creamy yogurt-like concoction made from water-buffalo milk, divine with palm treacle. More important than knowing each dish is in knowing where to get it. While finding restaurants in big cities like Colombo and Kandy is easy, the best way to find good food in rural areas is to look for local guesthouses called ‘rests’ and ask if they’ll serve dinner later that night. Short eats, roti, and even hoppers are easier to find on the street – you’ll probably see them stacked in a display case or being cooked fresh as you pass by. Whatever you find, the key to Sri Lankan food is embracing its strong flavours and bright colours with a big appetite.

About the writer Naomi uses her unrelenting enthusiasm as an eater, photographer, and writer to propel herself around the world. From trailing a street food hawker in Singapore to navigating the ancient roads of the Mayan jungle, she explores the world with a hungry eye – and mouth. @Gastrognome on Twitter

Malaysia Airlines flies 10 times weekly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB), Sri Lanka.

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Words Zurien Onn Photography SooPhye

Chef’s Cut

Old Made New TRYING TO DECIPHER and imagine what your dish might look like at Duddha is almost as fun as actually eating these culinary delights cooked up by chef Jet Lo at his 'all-day eating-house'. Based on familiar, everyday dishes you might have grown up with, Lo takes these traditional staples and turns them upside down and inside out. In one word: deconstructed.

Growing up in a family deeply rooted in the food and restaurant business on both sides, Lo had an early start when he used to wait tables at his parents’ coffee shop, Fook Yuen. These days, Fook Yuen is a flourishing chain of restaurants, mostly in Malaysia’s eastern Sabah state, but is also expanding to newer markets. Ironically, chef Jet Lo was never that interested in learning how to cook the Chinese and Asian cuisine served at Fook Yuen; his cooking pursuits mostly focused on Western 1. Lo comes from a family of food entrepreneurs 2. All of Duddha's dishes are made from scratch 3. Duddha's Yin and Yang of Kopiko Ice Cream, Thai Tea, Condensed Milk and Honey Comb

3 cuisine. After graduating from a culinary academy in Switzerland, Lo moved to Singapore where he eventually found himself working for noted chef Ryan Clift of Tippling Club, a consistent name in the annual Asia’s 50 Best Restaurants list. Clift later tipped Lo to be Head Chef at Ding Dong, a Singaporean eatery serving modern Southeast Asian dishes. The appointment saw Lo taking one year to study, research and travel around Southeast Asia to better understand the myriad dishes and flavours of the region before creating his new menu for the establishment. Lo’s efforts paid off as Ding Dong earned rave reviews, including being named Best Restaurant by a luxury lifestyle magazine in Singapore, putting it on par with Tippling Club. The young chef was also picked to represent Singapore at the Omnivore World Tour Shanghai in 2015 as well as at the San Sebastian Gastronomika 2015, one of the world’s leading annual gastronomy congresses. All this at the tender age of 27. So how did he end up serving deconstructed Asian food at a restaurant in the tallest twin towers in the world?

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Putting fun into food, Chef Jet Lo serves new creations based on old favourites.

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4. Carbon Battered Lemon Sole with Smoked Garlic Mayo and Calamansi (recipe below)

Lo was approached by a restaurateur to helm the upcoming Duddha, taking over the space that was The Apartment at Suria KLCC at the Petronas Twin Towers. Lo resisted at first, but after due consideration thought that it would be good to bring his concept to Malaysia. At Duddha, where the interiors that are mostly modern with an Asian twist fully complement the Asian-with-a-moderntwist menu, Lo hopes that local diners will learn to shift to new dishes when dining out, instead of the usual noodles, fried rice and soups.

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“I was a bit disappointed with the food culture here, where it seems that diners are unwilling to try something new,” Lo laments. “Even with a modern menu, people would rather it never be revamped. The crowd still wants to see the old menu.” Lo takes it in stride, however, and motivates himself to keep producing exciting dishes of high quality to entice patrons into trying and appreciating new kinds of food. One way he does this is by making everything from scratch, using ingredients as fresh as possible. “You can find many fresh ingredients in Malaysia, but these are not fully utilised,” he remarks. For Lo, though, this is definitely a plus point for his dishes.

Cook Like A Chef If you think you have what it takes, try Lo’s recipe for the intimidating-looking Carbon Battered Lemon Sole with Smoked Garlic Mayo and Calamansi.

INGREDIENTS: CARBON POWDER 100 g corn flour 100 g plain flour 20 g baking powder 16 g charcoal powder cold soda water SMOKED GARLIC MAYO 2 egg yolks 1 litre corn oil 100 g peeled smoked garlic ½ tbs Dijon mustard 2 tbs white wine vinegar salt as needed water LEMON SOLE 100 g/serving lemon sole 30 g red curry paste 30 g corn oil GARNISH 3 calamansi coriander

STEPS: For the carbon powder:

Sieve corn flour and plain flour, then mix the remaining ingredients, making sure all the powders have mixed well. Add soda water slowly until the batter is the right consistency for deep frying.

For the smoked garlic mayo: Place egg, mustard and white wine vinegar into a blender or bowl and blend or whisk for one minute. Then add in oil, little by little (adding cold water if it becomes too thick), and blend well. Add in garlic and blend. Pass through sieve and into siphon bottle for serving later.

For the lemon sole:

Mix oil and curry paste and marinate fish with it. Chill for 20 minutes. Then coat the fish with plain flour before coating with the black batter (carbon powder) and deep fry for about four minutes, depending on the thickness of the fish.

4 To help keep things familiar to his customers, Lo draws upon his favourite food as a child when deciding on and creating menu items. For example, his Deconstructed Tofu with oyster sauce, house-made chicken floss, pickled cabbage, garlic and daikon water is a shout-out to the business run by his mother’s side of the family supplying tofu to restaurants. The Wagyu Beef Char Siew with pickled papaya, house-made chilli sauce and charred spring onions, meanwhie, is his ode to the original char siew (barbecued pork belly), of which he has perfected the recipe, making the beef taste exactly like the char siew of his childhood. Another aspect in which Lo’s dishes differ from the usual Asian fare here is that they are not as spicy as one would expect. “I wanted people to be able to taste all the flavours in the dish, and not just the spiciness,” he explains. To keep the dishes as flavourful as possible, everything is prepared using traditional ways of cooking with a twist added, employing modern techniques that elevate the dish until the desired outcome is reached. It is imperative to Lo that the balance of flavours is maintained in each dish. “I won’t be stubborn and force people to like my dishes,” says Lo, “but I want diners to try our food first before saying anything.” Lo says he accepts feedback and will endeavour to fine-tune the recipes until Duddha receives zero complaints, because ultimately, he wants his patrons to be happy. “But while still keeping to my idea,” adds Lo. It’s a delicate balance that the young chef needs to maintain, between the old and the new, the familiar and the exciting, between his wants and those of his customers, but he enjoys the stress, calling it a motivator that pushes him forward. Lo even gives his staff a chance to create their own food – an unlikely source of new menu items at most restaurants, but Lo sees this as the fun part about being a leader. At Ding Dong, they hired hearing-impaired chefs as part of the kitchen crew, and in turn, he learnt a lot from them.

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Wisharawish Akarasantisook

Rising Fashion Stars

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When Wisharawish Akarasantisook won the coveted Mango Fashion Award with its EUR300,000 (USD316,700/ RM1.4 million) prize in 2012, he was hailed as a design genius. The collection, ‘Reincarnation’, was inspired by existentialism, Thailand, and reflections on life, death and nature. It is this sort of thinking pieces that characterises Wisharawish’s designs, combined with technical mastery, immaculate craftsmanship and a great attention to detail. “I work from abstraction and find inspiration from writing, music, images, film or a combination of creative disciplines. I turn rhythm and instances into realities of wearable identities,” he says.

1. & 2. Savira's creations combine traditional Indonesian handicraft methods and futuristic elements 3. Wisharawish emphasises great detailing in his designs

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Dedicated to the art of fashion, he launched his label, Wisharawish, to produce made-to-order couture pieces. Meanwhile, he is kept busy with art projects, producing the ‘Made by Paris?’ collection, which consisted of screen prints while on an artist-in-residence programme in the French capital. He also had a stint as a cultural officer with Thailand’s Ministry of Culture’s Office of Contemporary Art and Culture and continues to work with them as an independent consultant. wisharawish.com

Savira Lavinia Indonesian designer Savira Lavinia’s design ambitions started early in life; she learned how to sew when she was just eight and was always putting pencil to paper. “I’ve always wanted to become a painter but then I decided to do fashion because I want others to wear my art.” In 2015, the Jakarta-based designer debuted her label Sav Lavin at Indonesia Fashion Week, sending a collection that combined traditional Indonesian crafted details with futuristic elements such as handmade thermochromic textured rubber fabric. Working with traditional handicraft methods is an important component of Savira’s designs. For her recent ‘Tacenda’ SS17 collection, she was inspired by her trip to Flores where she participated in IKKON, a pilot design collaboration project. Through this project, she collaborated with local craftsmen to produce the intricate details in her clothes. “For me, to be able to make a ready-to-wear collection by collaborating and giving direct impact is an achievement,” she says. For her next collection, she is digging deeper into Indonesia’s wealth of cultures and traditions to create a collection that mixes anthropology with design. savlavin.com

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For me, to be able to make ‘‘ a ready-to-wear collection by collaborating and giving direct impact is an achievement.‚‚ - Savira Lavinia

Her knack is in making comfortable and utterly wearable pieces that often have unexpected twists, whether it is an irregular hemline or vibrant pops of clashing colours. Her signatures are prints and the bib dress.

Cassey Gan Malaysian designer Cassey Gan graduated with a chemical engineering degree but after an internship with a fashion magazine, she switched paths to become a fashion designer. It was clearly a good call. Upon graduating from London College of Fashion, where she was a favourite with tutors, Gan was featured in Vogue Italia’s 2012 global edition of ‘Discovering fashion’s future generation of talents’. Gan returned to Malaysia to launch her eponymous fashion label and became a darling of the fashion set for her unique design vision. “The brand DNA is all about non-form fitting clothing with an interesting mix of fabrics, textures, prints and layerings. I like the quiet confidence and relaxed look, and I will always channel that across through my work,” says Gan.

For design inspiration, they are all around her. After the untimely death of Zaha Hadid, Gan paid homage to the British architect and her work with the collection ‘Suprematism’. For ‘Series 05’, she channelled the samurai spirit in the form of loose silhouettes, layered pieces and the mixing of prints. casseygan.com

Renan Pacson Street wear designer Renan Pacson packs a punch with his bold and edgy designs. When asked what first sparked his interest in fashion, he answered, poetically: “The street, watching people, observing how they dress up for their daily lives. The grannies in my province layered up in floral mumus and printed leggings and huge rafia hats when they sweep their yards early in the morning. The taho (sweetened silken tofu) vendors and tricycle drivers in their T-shirts over long-sleeved polos and ‘good morning’ towels wrapped around their heads.”

4. Gan's brand DNA is all about non-form fitting clothing style 5. & 6. Pacson's bold and edgy designs are inspired by the everyday people 7. Wai Yang pushes subtle detailing in her creations

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Wai Yang His approach to design is multifaceted, differing from season to season. “I once started a collection by burning hundreds of incense where my fabrics were hanging because the inspiration was the church and the inquisition or auto-da-fé,” says Pacson, who also works with alternative and sustainably sourced materials for his clothes. So far he has experimented with PET (mineral water bottle) fibres as well as piña or pineapple fibres, which are a by-product of the fruit’s leaves. Already making waves back in the Philippines, Pacson is stepping up in the international scene; he launched his SS 2016 collection at the Tokyo Fashion Show. The collection, ‘Seams and Interruptions’, was inspired by photographer David Campany and artist Escher, featuring a dark palette, embroidered and appliquéd with tonal black on black to create depth and illusion.

Wai Yang is transcending borders. Burmese-born, U.K.educated and now Singapore-based, the young designer just launched her debut collection to enthusiastic response. Recently graduated from London College of Fashion with a degree in Textile Design, her design aesthetic is minimal yet focused on subtle details, with special emphasis on the quality of the textiles used. The young designer has an artistic bent; her AW 2016 collection was inspired by artist Lucio Fontana’s concept of Spazialismo that art should embrace science and technology. The delightful collection is characterised by oversized shapes, asymmetric layers, colourful prints and delicate detailing. Wai Yang has plans to go big with her label but for now, her clothes are only available by pre-ordering from her website. waiyang.co

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Words Julie Goh Photography Julie Goh and courtesy of The Andaman

Coral Conservation Project

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Call Of The Sea Exclusive island resort The Andaman Langkawi rallies guests to improve fronting reef and fisheries.

ONE OF THE LARGEST EARTHQUAKES ever recorded struck without warning at 7.58 am local time on 26 December 2004. The epicentre of the 9.1 magnitude quake was located in the Indian Ocean near the west coast of Sumatra in Indonesia. It brought massive destruction that hit the coastlines of 11 countries from east Africa to Thailand.

The earthquake triggered a tsunami that delivered waves of up to 30 metres high with an energy force of 23,000 Hiroshima-type atomic bombs, according to the U.S. Geological Department. In the hardest hit area, Banda Aceh in Sumatra, more than 80,000 houses, along with utilities, roads and bridges, were destroyed. The United Nations estimated that more than 500,000 people were displaced from their homes in Sumatra alone. In Sri Lanka, 1,600 kilometres from the epicentre, the earthquake was described as the worst human disaster

in the countryâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s history; giant waves slammed into coastal villages, sweeping away cars and even a train carrying 1,700 passengers. Some 2.5 million people were displaced. Official estimates say 225,000 lives in 14 countries were lost that day. In Malaysia, huge waves hit the western coastline of the peninsula in the states of Penang, Kedah, Perak and Selangor, but the scale and magnitude of the tsunami were much less destructive than in the neighbouring countries. UNICEF put the death toll at 69, while 8,700 people suffered some form of distress due to the loss of their homes or livelihood. Pulau Langkawi, the largest and most developed island among the 99 islands on the Andaman Sea, was the first location to be hit. The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort located on the island, escaped the fury of the Indian Ocean

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1. Reefs support 25 percent of all marine life 2. The Andaman's inland coral nursery is believed to be the first in Asia 3. Research and guest education are conducted in the Marine Life Laboratory

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Good To Know: A total of

A total of ARMs have been planted into the seabed

30 mini-ARMs

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guests visit The Andaman Marine Life Laboratory per year

guests participate in the Coral Nursery guided tour per year

An average of

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10,000â&#x20AC;&#x201C;12,000 guests participate in snorkelling activity per year

6 tsunami and had nature to thank on that fateful morning. A 50-metre-thick coral reef fringing the resort absorbed the impact of the waves, shielding its guests from harm and protecting its property from damage. But the reef, believed to be at least 8,000 years old, lost up to 70 percent of its coral colonies, and for years after, continued to suffer the effects of the earthquake as waves pushed dead corals against surviving ones, damaging them and inhibiting new growth.

In realising the monumental role the reef played, The Andaman knew it had to act to help the reef bounce back. In December 2010, it established a coral conservation project to rebuild the fringing reef, enlisting the help of volunteer guests to clear dead corals from the sea once or twice a month during low tide to ensure living corals have a better chance of survival. Guests could also contribute to its programme by placing RM6 (USD1.35) per room per night to its Environment Conservation Fund.

Then in 2012, it decided more needed to be done to help speed up the reefâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s recovery. It sought the advice and assistance of Consultant Marine Biologist Dr Gerry Goeden to set up an inland coral nursery to rehabilitate surviving ones to propagate new colonies. Minerals from dead corals collected by volunteering guests were used for the propagation to speed up growth. So far, more than 200 corals have been saved and cut into small pieces for transplanting, while another 200 have successfully been moved to the main reef flat in the sea.

4. A young guest transplanting live corals onto a substrate 5. The Andaman's main reef flat in the sea 6. A researcher from University of Malaysia Terengganu examines a specimen 7. Staff and researchers relocating a substrate to the reef in the sea 8. A curator sharing knowledge about marine life with resort guests

who are interested ‘‘Guests to do their part for the

marine environment can help transplant live corals onto substrates, which will be placed in the nursery and relocated to the reef in the sea once fit enough.

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Reef Module (ARMs) project in 2014 to provide a sustainable fishing industry. Using small cement modules designed in partnership with Lafarge Malaysia and placed around the bay area, the ARMs will help to regenerate fish stocks and over time, stop fishermen from fishing around the recovering reef area.

Guests who are interested to do their part for the marine environment can help transplant live corals onto substrates, which will be placed in the nursery and relocated to the reef in the sea once fit enough. Guests can also snorkel in the nursery, believed to be the first of its kind in Asia, to learn about marine life with the aid of a marine curator. Especially suitable for young explorers, the nursery’s shallow waters allow them to get close to the corals and many species of colourful reef fish. Children, and even adults, are allowed to feed the fish during different times of the day. The destruction of the reef also caused the widespread loss of fisheries around the bay that nestles The Andaman, impacting the livelihood of local fishermen. To assist the coastal communities, The Andaman launched an Artificial

To ensure the long-term success of the ARMs project and to commit itself to marine research and education, The Andaman Marine Life Laboratory was created in 2015. Headed by Dr Goeden, the lab is used to conduct research in collaboration with students from University of Malaysia Terengganu and acts as a resource for guests to learn about marine life and its conservation. Covering less than one percent of the ocean floor, reefs support an estimated 25 percent of all marine life, with over 4,000 species of fish alone. They are sometimes called the rainforests of the sea because of the biodiversity they support. Reef structures, too, play an important role as natural breakwaters to minimise wave impacts from storms, and in the case of the morning of 26 December 2004, giant tsunami waves unleashed by a deadly earthquake.

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Seri Penjahit Sari Bukan sekadar cantik, sari jahitannya mampu menyerlahkan keindahan bentuk tubuh wanita.

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Teks Alexandra Wong Foto SooPhye Terjemahan Yeo Li Shian

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KATA ORANG, pencarian tukang jahit sari yang betul-betul bagus amatlah sukar. Ya, sesukar mencari emas. Malah, ketika Perdana Menteri India, Narendra Modi dikhabarkan ingin menghadiahkan 100 pasang sari kepada bekas wanita pertama Amerika Syarikat, Michelle Obama dalam lawatannya pada tahun 2015, ramai blogger di negara itu mengeluh kerisauan: “Mana nak cari tukang jahit sari yang bagus?”

Sebab itulah penyanyi Shobha Janardanan begitu teruja apabila terjumpa Thamilselvi Adaikan atau lebih mesra dipanggil Puan Rajah. Keterujaannya itu berasas. Dalam blog nukilannya, Shobha memuji kemahiran tukang jahitnya itu kerana berjaya menyelamatkan dan memulihkan semula kecacatan pada gaun perkahwinannya yang disiapkan oleh seorang tukang jahit selebriti upahannya sebelum ini. Menariknya, Puan Rajah juga berjaya memperbaiki semula blausnya dengan sempurna hanya dengan menggunakan helaian kain asal blaus tersebut.

mengagumkan. Daripada rekaan lehnga 20 panel yang rumit untuk sekumpulan penari di Temple of Fine Arts sehinggalah pakaian anarkali unik bagi sepasang kekasih dari Rusia. Pengalamannya cukup luas sejak beliau mula berjinak-jinak dalam bidang ini sembilan tahun yang lalu. Minatnya terhadap sari bermula sejak zaman kanakkanak lagi. “Setiap kali selepas bangun pagi, saya lihat mak mengikat sari. Saya pun tak sabar-sabar untuk memakainya suatu hari nanti,” ceritanya. Selepas bertahuntahun berurusan dengan tukang jahit yang kurang memuaskan, Puan Rajah akhirnya mengambil keputusan untuk mengikuti kursus jahitan kostum tradisional India. Biarpun lewat menceburi bidang ini, beliau cukup pantas mempelajarinya lalu membuka kedainya sendiri pada usia 50 tahun. Setiap kali pelanggan masuk ke kedainya, Puan Rajah akan duduk untuk membincangkan spesifikasi rekaan kehendak pelanggannya terlebih dahulu. Faktor-faktor lain seperti saiz badan, warna kegemaran dan jenis coli yang digunakan bersama blaus juga diambil kira. Mengakui diri sebagai seorang tradisionalis, beliau juga lebih meminati rekaan klasik. Meskipun begitu, kemahiran jahitannya menjangkaui segala rekaan blaus sari moden. Daripada rekaan kolar Cina, rekaan sebelah bahu, décolletage sehinggalah blaus sangkut leher. "Blaus boleh menyerikan atau memburukkan pemakaian sari kamu. Jadi, fikirlah jenis gaya potongan atau corak yang dikehendaki dengan teliti. Keseimbangan penting untuk tampil sempurna. Blaus yang berlabuci dengan gabungan sulaman tangan atau ketepatan warna boleh menyerlahkan keseluruhan sari yang biasa,” pesannya. Tambahnya: “Disebabkan sari begitu menarik perhatian, jadi hasil jahitannya perlu kemas dan tepat.” Sekurangkurangnya 10 ukuran akan diambil bermula dari bahagian

1. Seorang penjahit yang unggul mampu menyerlahkan keindahan kain sari An expert tailor knows how to accentuate the beauty of a sari 2. Thamilselvi, atau Puan Rajah, mula meminati seni sari sejak kecil lagi Thamilselvi, or Mrs Rajah, has had a keen interest in saris since little 3. Jahitan blaus sari perlu kemas dan tepat kerana sering diteliti Tailoring for the sari blouse needs to be clean and precise due to its visibility

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Beroperasi dari tingkat atas sebuah bangunan komersil di Little India, Brickfields, kemahiran Puan Rajah dalam pelbagai jahitan kostum tradisional India cukup

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Cara berjalan, bercakap ‘‘dan berkelakuan akan

4. Blaus sari nampak ringkas namun rumit buatannya The sari blouse may look simple but is complicated to make 5. Benang jahitan pelbagai warna untuk dipadankan dengan kain sari Threads to match the variety of colourful saris 6. Perincian pada blaus sari yang membuatkan ia unik Embellishments that make a sari blouse unique

bahu sehingga pinggang. Kedalaman leher sehinggalah saiz bahagian belakang, tengah dan bawah baju juga diambil kira. Jadi, tidak hairanlah apabila penjahit blaus sari yang bagus dikatakan lebih arif tentang ukuran badan si pemakai berbanding suaminya sendiri. Walaupun tampak ringkas, blaus sari yang dihasilkan melalui gabungan beberapa panel kain juga tidak lari daripada masalah tersendiri. Biasanya, bahagian lengan blaus sari tanpa lengan didapati terlalu ketat. Selain itu, bahagian dada blaus juga biasanya bermasalah. Menurut Puan Rajah, sesetengah tukang jahit akan menambah lisu pemadan yang banyak sehingga membentuk seolah-olah sepasang piramid. Namun, masalah paling rumit biasanya melibatkan caracara untuk menyelamatkan blaus yang buruk. Ceritanya, ramai bakal pengantin datang ke kedainya membawa blaus masing-masing sambil menangis sehari sebelum hari kebesaran mereka. “Biasanya pakaian pengantin diperbuat daripada material mahal dan halus. Jadi, memang sukarlah nak ditanggalkan dan dibaiki semula,” jelasnya lagi. Jika dijahit dengan baik, blaus sari sepatutnya dapat menyerlahkan lagi bentuk tubuh wanita. Pada masa yang sama, wanita juga boleh bergaya dengan amat selesa. “Potongan, warna dan cara pemakaian boleh mendedahkan sama ada seseorang wanita itu berwatak ceria, lantang atau tradisional,” sambungnya.

berubah bila memakai sari. Tiada transformasi yang lebih ketara berbanding pemakaian sari.

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Mungkin itulah sebabnya pemakaian sari kini kian popular dalam kalangan wanita bukan India. Dengan nada teruja, beliau turut menceritakan tempahan yang dibuat oleh satu keluarga Melayu baru-baru ini. Malah, beliau turut menghadiri perkahwinan tersebut untuk melihat hasil jahitannya itu. “Cara berjalan, bercakap dan berkelakuan akan berubah apabila kamu memakai sari. Tiada transformasi yang lebih ketara berbanding pemakaian sari,” tekannya ringkas. Bergantung kepada tahap kerumitan rekaan dan sulaman, tempoh untuk menyiapkan sehelai blaus sari adalah antara tujuh hingga 10 hari bekerja. Puan Rajah juga menghasilkan pakaian Punjabi, lengha dan kostum India tradisional yang lain.

Navira’s Tailoring & Collection 255-3 Jalan Tun Sambanthan, Little India, Brickfields, Kuala Lumpur. Tel: +6016 314 6440

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Indian traditional costumes. Though a late bloomer, she was a quick learner and decided to set up shop the year she turned 50. When a customer walks through her door, Mrs Rajah sits with her to determine her design. Factors like personality, body size, colour preference and even what kind of bra she will be wearing with the blouse, are taken into account. Though a self-professed traditionalist who prefers classical designs, Mrs Rajah is adept at all kinds of modern twists on the sari blouse: backless, mandarin collar, one-shoulder, décolletage, halterneck, you name it.

A tailor extraordinaire makes beautiful sari blouses that flatter the female form. 7. Pemakaian sari kini kian popular di kalangan wanita bukan India Saris have become more popular with non-Indian women nowadays

IT’S BEEN SAID that finding a good sari blouse tailor is

like prospecting for gold. To give you an idea of the rarity: when rumours had it that Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi might gift former U.S. first lady Michelle Obama with 100 Benarasi saris during her visit in 2015, bloggers in the subcontinent fretted, “Where will she find a good blouse tailor?” Which is why singer Shobha Janardanan was elated when she stumbled upon Thamilselvi Adaikan – or Mrs Rajah, as she is better known. In her blog, she gushes how the tailor effectively rescued her wedding from certain disaster when she successfully “undid the horrendous work of a so-called celebrity tailor” she engaged previously, and reconstructed her blouse “by using the original blouse piece material, with absolutely no visible flaws.” Currently operating from the upper floor of a commercial building in Little India, Brickfields in Kuala Lumpur, Mrs Rajah has a formidable portfolio of traditional Indian costumes. From elaborate 20-panel lehngas for dancers at the Temple of Fine Arts, to graceful anarkali suits for a Russian couple, there’s little she hasn’t seen in her nine-year career. Mrs Rajah’s lifelong love affair with saris began as a child: “Every morning when I woke up, I saw my mother draping a sari and counted the days till I could wear one.” After years of unsatisfactory experiences with tailors, she decided to take things into her own hands and took a course in tailoring

“Because of its visibility, it must be an example of precise, clean tailoring,” she says. No fewer than 10 measurements are taken from the shoulder to the midriff; everything from depth of the neck to the size of the back at the top, middle and bottom will be taken into account. It’s said a good sari blouse tailor knows her customer’s proportions better than the customer’s husband. For something that looks deceptively simple, sari blouses – essentially the sum of several panels of cloth – can be riddled with a litany of problems. Ill-fitting armholes are a common complaint for sleeveless sari blouses. Another is the cups of a blouse; some tailors add so many darts that they end up looking like a pair of pyramids. But the most common – and hardest to tackle – is how to rescue a badly made blouse. Many a desperate bride has come to Mrs Rajah’s humble shop-lot in tears with a botched job on the eve of her big day. “Usually wedding outfits are made of fragile and expensive material, so it is incredibly difficult to dismantle and reconstruct.” Done well, a sari blouse should be flattering enough to accentuate a woman’s curves, yet be so comfortable that she could dance fluidly in it. “Its cut, colour and the way it is worn tells you if the woman is carefree, bold or traditional,” Mrs Rajah says. Perhaps this is why saris are gaining popularity beyond their traditional Indian wearers. Mrs Rajah enthuses about getting an order for an entire Malay family recently; she even attended the wedding so she could see how the apparel turned out. “The way you walk, talk and carry yourself changes when you wear a sari,” she says firmly. “There’s nothing quite as transformative as a sari.” Depending on the intricacy of the design, the standard lead time for making sari blouses is 7-10 working days.

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She advises, “The blouse can make or break your sari, so spend some time thinking about the cut and pattern. The most important factor is balance for a perfect look. A sequined blouse, hand embroidery or right colour combination can uplift the look of a plain sari.”

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Inside Malaysia Airlines

WINNING COVER THE VOTES ARE IN AND THE WINNER IS â&#x20AC;Ś. the December 2016 cover! In February, we asked fans of Going Places to vote for their favourite cover for 2016, choosing from beautifully illustrated maps of cities featured in the magazine between February and December last year. The December cover of a map of Jakarta by Shazana Rosli, a graphics design graduate from UiTM Puncak Alam, garnered the most votes in a month-long online campaign. In second and third places were the June and September covers of Penang and Bangkok by Valen Lim and Khairil Ameer Mat Desa, respectively. Voters who selected these winning covers were entered into a Lucky Draw to win prizes sponsored by Poh Kong Jewellers. Congratulations to the winners!

74 News and updates from the airline

76 Our fleet of aircraft

77 Safety and service information

78 Our network and those of our oneworld partners

84 Enrich quick facts and guide

Inside Malaysia Airlines

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ENCOURAGING INNOVATION MALAYSIA

AIRLINES

WRAPPED

ITS

INAUGURAL MAB HACKATHON with a 25-

hour hacking session at the Malaysia Airlines Training Academy recently. The two-day event saw 100 participants from 21 teams, comprising university students, budding entrepreneurs and business partners, competing to develop mobile application prototypes to improve customer experience and increase the airline’s operations efficiency. Participants submitted prototypes in categories such as in-flight entertainment, embarkation,

IATA RECOGNITION MALAYSIA AIRLINES has become the first Malaysian carrier to receive the International Air Transport Association (IATA) Fast Travel Green certificate, in recognition of the airline’s efforts to make passenger travel more flexible and convenient via its self-service facilities.

Under the programme, the airline met five out of six areas covered, including check-in,

bags ready-to-go, flight re-booking, selfboarding and bag recovery. The airline is working towards Gold status, which will require implementation of self-service travel document verification to passengers. IATA’s Area Manager for Singapore, Malaysia, Brunei, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Maldives, Sunil Chopra, presented the certificate to Chief Executive Officer, Peter Bellew.

passenger notification and customer care. Walking away with the grand prize of RM20,000 (USD4,500) and return economy class tickets to London was team Ukay Wizard, followed by first runner-up The Gravity Wolfpack which won RM15,000 (USD3,400) in cash and return tickets to Sydney. All winners were also entitled to a three-month incubation programme at the Malaysia Airlines Innovation Lab, plus exclusive entry to the National Big App Challenge 4.0, a Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation initiative.

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Fleet

Firefly Firefly

Firefly A380-800

ATR 72-500

NO. OF AIRCRAFT 6

NO. OF AIRCRAFT 12

A380-800

PASSENGER SEATING 494

ATR 72-600

ENGINE Rolls Royce Trent 970 RANGE 15,400km

NO. OF AIRCRAFT 6

A380-800

MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY 84,600 US Gallons

PASSENGER SEATING 72

MAXIMUM CRUISING SPEED Mach 0.9 (1,102km/h)

ATR 72-500 ENGINE PW127M MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY Firefly 841 US Gallons MAXIMUM Firefly CRUISING SPEED ATR 72-500 510km/h Firefly

Firefly Maswings

ATR 72-500 Maswings

Height 24m

Wingspan 79m

A380-800

Height 8m

Wingspan 27m

Length 27m

ATR 72-500 ATR 72-500

A380-800 A380-800 A380-800

ATR 72-500

Length 73m

Maswings

NO. OF AIRCRAFT 10

ATR 72-500

PASSENGER SEATING 68 ENGINE PW127M

A330-300

Wingspan 27m

ATR 72-500

MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY 841 US Gallons

B777-200

PASSENGER SEATING 283

MAXIMUM CRUISING SPEED 510km/h

ENGINE PW4170

Maswings

Height 8m

B777-200 NO. OF AIRCRAFT 15

ATR 72-500 Maswings Maswings

Length 27m

RANGE 10,000km MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY 25,770 US Gallons MAXIMUM CRUISING B777-200 SPEED Mach 0.8 (980km/h)

ATRATR 72-500 72-500 ATR 72-500

B777-200 B777-200 B777-200

ATR 72-500 VIKING DHC-6 TWIN OTTER - SERIES 400 Height 17m

Wingspan 60m

NO. OF AIRCRAFT 6 ENGINE PT6A-34 MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY 378 US Gallons MAXIMUM CRUISING SPEED 337km/h

B777-200

Length 63m

Wingspan 20m

PASSENGER SEATING 19

Viking DHC-6 ATR 72-500

Height 6m

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Maswings

ATR 72-500

A380-800

Viking DHC-6 Viking DHC-6 Length 16m

Viking DHC-6 Viking DHC-6

A330-300 A330-300

A330-300

MasKargo MasKargo Viking DHC-6

A330-300 A330-300

B737-800

MasKargo MasKargo MasKargo

NO. OF AIRCRAFT 54

A330-200F

PASSENGER SEATING 160-166 RANGE 5,765km

ENGINE PW4000

A330-300

RANGE 13,400km

MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY 6,875 US Gallons

MasKargo MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY 25,765 US Gallons A330 200f

Viking DHC-6

MAXIMUM CRUISING SPEED Mach 0.7 (857km/h)

MAXIMUM CRUISING SPEED Mach 0.9 (1,102km/h)

A330-300

B737-800

Height 13m

A330 200f A330 A330 200f 200f

Wingspan 34m

Wingspan 60m

A330 200f

Height 17m

ENGINE CFM56-7BE

NO. OF AIRCRAFT 2

MasKargo B737-800 B737-800 Length 40m B737-800

B737-800

B747 400f Length 58m

A330 200f

B747 400f B747 400f

B747 400f

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A330 200f B747 400f

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Safety & Service Info

CABIN LUGGAGE HANDLING

Passenger and crew safety onboard our flights is our highest priority. In compliance with the airline’s policy and in observing Occupational, Safety and Health Regulations requirements, cabin crew are no longer required to stow passengers’ hand luggages into the overhead stowage compartment. This is to minimise occupational hazard and ergonomic risks faced by cabin crew in the aircraft. Cabin crew on duty will, however, assist passengers travelling with infants, young passengers travelling alone, the elderly, and passengers with reduced mobility. Passengers who are fit and in good health must carry, stow and secure their own hand luggages on board. Hand luggage exceeding the 7kg weight limit is required to be checked in before boarding.

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES (PED)

For safety reasons and in line with the Department of Civil Aviation guidelines, mobile phones and all PEDs must be switched off once aircraft doors are closed. Whilst cruising, devices placed in flight mode may be used. The devices must again be switched off during the approach for landing until the aircraft is parked at the terminal building. Devices transmitting strong signals must remain switched off throughout the flight, until disembarkation. The Captain may prohibit the use of devices that can interfere with the aircraft’s system.

LITHIUM BATTERIES

Lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries for portable electronic devices (PEDs), including medical devices must not exceed 2g for lithium metal batteries and 100Wh for lithium ion batteries. All spare batteries, including lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, for PEDs must be carried in passengers’ carry-on baggage only. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits. For PEDs containing non-spillable batteries, they must be 12V or less or 100Wh or less. A maximum of two spare batteries may be carried. These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES

Electronic cigarettes must be carried on one’s person or in carry-on baggage only. Recharging of the device in-flight is not permitted.

ZERO TOLERANCE OF ABUSE

We value courteousness. Any form of threat, verbal abuse or violence towards our staff will be taken seriously. We are committed to supporting anyone who has been the victim of an assault.

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BAGGAGE FOR TRANSIT PASSENGERS

We recommend that transit passengers in KLIA reconfirm their final baggage destination at the Transfer Desk to ensure they are identified and loaded accordingly. Just show your baggage identification tag to the Transfer Desk officer.

COMFORT AND CARE

Personal care, baby paraphernalia and first aid treatment are available upon request.

IN ADDITION TO AIRPORT CHECK-IN, HERE ARE OTHER OPTIONS:

WEB: Check in online at malaysiaairlines.com. Print out the boarding pass yourself.

ENTERTAINMENT

Movies, TV and Music On-Demand are available on selected flights.

ONBOARD CONNECTION

Laptop power points are fitted on First and Business Class seats.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

All food served is halal. Special meals can be prepared with 24-hour notice. First and Business Class guests may use Chefon-Call services to book meals 24 hours prior to departure on selected flights. Alcoholic drinks are available on flights over three hours to passengers above the age of 18. Our cabin crew reserve the right to decline serving and selling alcohol to any passenger who appears intoxicated. Consumption of personal alcoholic drinks is prohibited.

FRESH AND FROZEN SEAFOOD

Fresh and frozen seafood are strictly not permitted in check-in baggage. They may be accepted in cabin baggage, subject to the destination’s quarantine regulations, but they must be properly packed and meet the cabin baggage weight and size requirements. A maximum of 2.5 kg of dry ice per passenger is permissible if dry ice is used to carry these items. We reserve the right to refuse carriage if the items are not properly packed.

WEB-TO-MOBILE: Check in online. Your boarding pass will be sent to your mobile phone. The 2D barcode mobile boarding pass can be scanned at airport security and at the boarding gate.

MHMOBILE: Download and log onto flymas.mobi on your mobile phone and you will be sent a 2D barcode mobile boarding pass via SMS or email.

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ON-TIME PERFORMANCE

Our check-in counters close 60 minutes before departure. Please allow at least 45 minutes for immigration and security clearance. Boarding gate will close 20 minutes prior to departure and late passengers will not be accepted.

FASTCHECK SELF-SERVICE KIOSK: Check in and print your boarding pass at these kiosks at the airport.

CITY CENTRE COUNTER CHECK-IN: Available at KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur and in Hong Kong.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

Wheelchairs and attendant services are available with 24-hour advance request.

YOUNG PASSENGER TRAVELLING ALONE (YPTA)

We provide assistance for children aged five to 14 years old travelling alone, with 24-hour advance request.

EXCLUSIVE CHECK-IN: Enrich Platinum/Gold Members and First/Business Class Passengers can check in at the premium front-end check-in lounge, or via telephone, arriving 30 minutes before take-off if you do not have check-in baggage.

NO-SMOKING POLICY

Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited on all flights.

*Terms & conditions apply to the above, visit malaysiaairlines.com for more information.

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Kuusamo Kajaani

Reykjavik Jyvaskyla

Inverness

Labrador Sea

Glasgow Belfast Shannon

uébec

wn Portland

Martha's Vineyard

Nantucket a Ocean City Ponta Delgada (Azores)

Leeds Birmingham

Sargasso Sea Langkawi

Langkawi

Riga

Aarhus Gdansk Hamburg

Kaliningrad

Nizhny Novgorod

Penang

Samara

Cork

Guernsey

London Brussels Jersey

Caspian Sea

Labuan

Dakar Kuala Terenggganu Kuala Terenggganu

Port of Spain

Ipoh

Lawas

Ipoh

Abuja Accra

Boa Vista

Kuantan

KLIA KLIA Macapá (Kuala Lumpur) (Kuala Lumpur)

Gulf of Tanjung Manis Tanjung Manis Sibu Guinea

Calama

Rio de Janeiro

Asuncion

São Paulo

ó Comodoro Rivadavia San Juan Mendoza

Kuching

Mukah Sibu

Bario

Semporna Semporna Tawau

Tawau

Kilimanjaro Dar Es Salaam

Zanzibar

Luanda

Kuching

Johor Bahru Johor Bahru

Livingstone

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Victoria Falls

Harare

Windhoek Maputo Johannesburg Durban

LEGEND Cape Town

Punta Del Este

Port Elizabeth

Neuquén Bahía Blanca

San Carlos Bariloche

MASwings flights operated by Royal Brunei

Scotia Sea

ate Río Gallegos

oneworld destinations Greenwich Meridian

aceda

Mount Pleasant

Ushuaia

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Kulob

Peshaw

Faisala

M Karachi

Mum

Salalah

Long Akah Long Akah Long Lellang Long Lellang Entebbe Long Banga Long Banga Nairobi

Porto Alegre

Buenos Aires

Addis Ababa Ba’kelalan Ba’kelalan

Mukah

Rio Grande

Rosario

Sandakan Sandakan

Limbang

Mulu

Bario Marudi Long SeridanLong Seridan

Porto Seguro

Santa Cruz

Bintulu

Limbang Mulu

Dushanbe

Lahad Datu Lahad Datu Djibouti

Lawas

Kigali

Natal João Pessoa

Salvador

Miri Marudi

Malabo Bintulu

Maceió Aracaju

ado

Lagos

Kuantan

Subang Subang (Kuala Lumpur) (Kuala Lumpur) São Luís Fortaleza

Teresina

Miri

Abha Asmara

Labuan Khartoum

Tashkent

Taif

Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu

Penang

Tobago

Caracas

Kazan

Moscow

Vilnius

Warsaw

Berlin Leipzig

Kota Bharu Kota Bharu

Alor Setar Alor Setar

San Juan

Sea

rno

St Petersburg

Tallinn Tartu

Jeddah

Santiago

Westerland Amsterdam

Visby

Gothenburg

Helsinki

Mediterranean Sea

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Bermuda

- Santo Domingo

Newcastle

Billund

Turku

Black Sea

Halifax

wn rovidenciales

Aalborg

Aberdeen

Mariehamn

Oslo

Rotterdam Kiev Dusseldorf Prague Frankfurt Luxembourg Vienna Quimper Paris Basel Budapest Zurich Ljubljana Chisinau Astrakhan Geneva Simferopol Zagreb Bordeaux Milan Venice Pula Chambery Belgrade Bucharest Genoa Varna Toulouse Sochi Dubrovnik Marseille Leon Soﬁa Pisa Rimini Burgas Calvi Batumi Tivat Valladolid Tbilisi Barcelona Porto Bari Tirana Kavala Rome Olbia Yerevan Ankara Brindisi Baku Madrid Volos Mytilini Cagliari Palma De Lisbon Preveza Mallorca Palermo Athens Catania Erbil Almeria Antalya Thira Kalamata Oran Algiers Tunis Malta Tangier Larnaca Karpathos Chania Sulaymaniyah Tehran Melilla Paphos Beirut Baghdad Casablanca Tel Aviv Amman Marrakech Al Najaf Alexandria Agadir Shiraz Cairo Shárm el-Sheikh Gassim Hurghada Dammam Kudat Kudat Luxor Madinah Riyadh Marsa Alam Abu Dhabi

Celtic Sea

ontreal

North Sea

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Thiruv

Norilsk

Asia & Oceania

Novyj Urengoj Nadym

Nizhnevartovsk Magadan Novosibirsk

Omsk

Bratsk

Krasnoyarsk

zan

Abakan Pavlodar

Samara

Irkutsk

Gorno-Altaysk Semey

Blagoveschensk

Petropavlovsk

Khabarovsk

Ust-Kamenogorsk

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

pian ea

Taraz

Bishkek

Urumqi

Almaty

Vladivostok

Tashkent

Tianjin

Kulob

Faisalabad

Amritsar

Multan

New Delhi

Kathmandu

Karachi Abu Dhabi

Mumbai

Salalah

Guangzhou

Kolkata

Nagpur

Chiang Mai

Sanya

Yangon

Bay of Goa Bengal Bangalore Chennai Kozhikode Andaman Tiruchchirappalli Kochi Sea Trincomalee Thiruvananthapuram Phuket

Hambantota

Aomori Akita Niigata

Komatsu

Izumo

Busan

Male

South China Sea

Da Nang Siem Reap Bangkok Phnom Penh

Misawa Hanamaki Yamagata Tokyo

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

Okinawa

Kaohsiung

Angeles Manila

Philippine Sea

Guam

Cebu

Ho Chi Minh City Krabi

Kota Kinabalu

Banda Aceh Medan

East China Taipei Sea

Shenzhen Hong Kong Haikou

Hanoi

Hyderabad

Colombo

Fuzhou Xiamen

Guilin

Kunming

Dhaka

Ahmedabad

Seoul

Qingdao

Obihiro Kushiro

Hiroshima Osaka Xi’an Fukuoka Tokushima Jeju Nanjing Kochi Nagasaki Shanghai Miyazaki Chengdu Wuhan Hangzhou Kagoshima Ningbo Chongqing Changsha Wenzhou

Islamabad

Peshawar Shiraz

Dalian

Zhengzhou

Memanbetsu

Asahikawa

Sea of Japan

Beijing

Osh Dushanbe

Tehran

orna

Sea of Okhotsk

Okha

Chita

Ulan-Ude

Koror Bandar Seri Begawan Tarakan

Kuala Lumpur Singapore

EQUATOR

Jakarta

Arafura Sea

Denpasar-Bali

Timor Sea

INDIAN OCEAN

Weipa

Karratha

Mount Isa

Port Hedland Newman

Alice Springs Ayers Rock

Geraldton Perth

Coral Sea

Cairns

Broome

Exmouth Paraburdoo

Port Moresby

Horn Island

Darwin

Townsville Hamilton Island Mackay Moranbah Rockhampton Longreach Gladstone Emerald Blackall Hervey Bay Roma Charleville Brisbane Moree Cloncurry

Kalgoorlie Whyalla Port Lincoln

Mildura Adelaide

Coﬀs Harbour

Armidale Tamworth Dubbo Wagga Wagga

Albury

Port Macquarie Newcastle

Lord Howe Island

Sydney

Canberra

Melbourne Devonport

New Caledonia

Launceston

Tasman Sea

Auckland

Wellington

Hobart Queenstown

GMT +5

GMT +6

GMT +7

GMT +8

GMT +9

GMT +10

GMT +11

GMT +12

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Reykjavik

Hudson Bay Labrador Sea

Americas & Canada

Vancouver Seattle

Gulf of Alaska

Sacramento San Francisco

Québec

Marquette

Portland

Traverse City

Hayden Denver Aspen Colorado Springs Montrose Vail

Reno

Las Vegas Monterey Ontario Santa Barbara Palm Springs Los Angeles

Ottawa

Milwaukee

Toronto Grand Rapids

Chicago

Watertown Portland

Buﬀalo

Pittsburgh Washington Winston-Salem

St Louis

Montreal

Boston New York

Nantucket Philadelphia Salisbury-Ocean City

Hudson Bay

Raleigh-Durham Charlotte New Bern Myrtle Beach Atlanta

Nashville Phoenix

Dallas

San Diego San Angelo

Savannah

Houston

San Antonio Brownsville Mazatlán San José del Cabo

Ixtapa

Tallahassee

Corpus Christi

Tampa Sarasota

Gulf of Mexico

Ponta Delgada (Azores)

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Bermuda

Charleston Jacksonville

Sargasso Sea

West Palm Beach

Nassau Key West Miami George Town Havana Varadero Providenciales Cancún Cap-Haïtien Santiago Grand Cayman Merida

Mexico City

Gulf of Alaska

New Orleans

Halifax

Martha's Vineyard

Puebla

Belize City

Montego Bay

Managua

Santa Marta

San Andrés Island

Liberia

San Juan

Caribbean Sea

San Pedro Sula

Guatemala City San Salvador

Port-au- Santo Prince Domingo

Kingston

San Jose

Dakar Tobago

Caracas

Port of Spain

Panama City Yopal

PACIFIC OCEAN Lihue Honolulu

Bogotá

Cali

San Cristóbal Island

Kahului

Sargasso Sea

Boa Vista

Baltra Island

Talara

Tumbes

Chiclayo

Macapá

Gulf of Mexico

Guayaquil

EQUATOR

São Luís

Fortaleza Natal João Pessoa

Teresina

Cajamarca

Trujillo

Kailua Kona

Maceió Aracaju

Puerto Maldonado

Caribbean Sea

Salvador Porto Seguro

Santa Cruz

Tacna

Calama

SOU ATLA OCE

Rio de Janeiro

Asuncion

Antofagasta

São Paulo

Copiapó Easter Island

Chilean Sea

SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

Comodoro Rivadavia

La Serena Santiago

San Juan Mendoza

Porto Alegre Rio Grande

Rosario Buenos Aires

Concepción Valdivia Puerto Montt

Punta Del Este

Neuquén Osorno

Bahía Blanca

San Carlos Bariloche

Castro

LEGEND

Scotia Sea

Balmaceda El Calafate

oneworld destinations

Río Gallegos

MH flights operated by Emirates

GMT -8

GMT -7

Punta Arenas

GMT -6

SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

GMT -5

Chilean Sea Ushuaia

Mount Pleasant

GMT -4

GMT -3

GMT -2

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Sea

Kajaani

Reykjavik Jyvaskyla

Inverness Glasgow Leeds

Mariehamn

Oslo

Aalborg

Aberdeen Newcastle

Belfast Shannon

North Sea Billund Westerland Amsterdam

Turku

Visby

Gothenburg

Nizhnevartovsk

Helsinki Tallinn Tartu

St Petersburg

Riga

Aarhus Gdansk

Kazan

Moscow

Vilnius

Kaliningrad

Krasnoyarsk Abakan

Europe, Middle East & Africa

Hamburg

Novosibirsk

Omsk

Nizhny Novgorod

Pavlodar

Samara

Gorno-Altaysk

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MOVIES

MOVIE HIGHLIGHTS

LATEST

Why Him?

Assassin’s Creed

Collateral Beauty

ZOEY DEUTCH, JAMES FRANCO, TANGIE AMBROSE R / / 111 mins / Comedy / E, F, J, Es

MICHAEL FASSBENDER, MARION COTILLARD, JEREMY IRONS PG-13 / 116 mins / Action, Adventure, Fantasy / E, F, G, J

WILL SMITH, EDWARD NORTON, KATE WINSLET, KEIRA KNIGHTLEY PG-13 / 97 mins / Drama, Romance / E, I, J, K, C+

Fantastic Beasts And Where To Find Them

Miss Peregrine’s Home For Peculiar Children

War Dogs

EDDIE REDMAYNE, KATHERINE WATERSTON, ALISON SUDOL PG-13 / 133 mins / Adventure, Family, Fantasy / E, J, K, Es, C+

EVA GREEN, ASA BUTTERFIELD, SAMUEL L. JACKSON PG-13 / 127 mins / Adventure, Drama, Family / E, G, I, J, C+

Rules Don’t Apply

Storks

Morgan

LILY COLLINS, HALEY BENNETT, TAISSA FARMIGA PG-13 / / 127 mins / Comedy, Drama, Romance / E, F, G, J, C+

ANDY SAMBERG, KATIE CROWN, KELSEY GRAMMER PG / 88 mins / Animation, Adventure, Comedy / E, F, J, K

KATE MARA, ANYA TAYLOR-JOY, ROSE LESLIE, TOBY JONES R / / 92 mins / Horror, Mystery, Sci-Fi / E, F, J, C+

Keeping Up With The Joneses

The Birth Of A Nation

Batman: The Killing Joke

NATE PARKER, ARMIE HAMMER, PENELOPE ANN MILLER R / / 120 mins / Biography, Drama, History / E, F, J, Es

KEVIN CONROY, MARK HAMILL, TARA STRONG, RAY WISE R / / 76 mins / Animation, Action, Crime / E, G, F, Es

The Accountant

Suicide Squad

The Legend Of Tarzan

BEN AFFLECK, ANNA KENDRICK, J.K. SIMMONS, JON BERNTHAL R / / 128 mins / Action, Crime, Drama / E, G, I, J, E+

WILL SMITH, JARED LETO, MARGOT ROBBIE, JOEL KINNAMAN PG-13 / 123 mins / Action, Adventure, Fantasy / E, G, K, Es, E+

ALEXANDER SKARSGÅRD, RORY J. SAPER, CHRISTIAN STEVENS PG-13 / 110 mins / Action, Adventure, Drama / E, J, K, G, C+

• Ice Age: Collision Course • Independence Day: Resurgence • The Conjuring 2 • 21 Days Under The Sky

• The Intern

• The Man From U.N.C.L.E.

• X-Men: Apocalypse

• Midnight Special

• Me Before You

• Deadpool

• In The Heart Of The Sea

• The Revenant

• Eddie The Eagle

• The Peanuts Movie

• Creed

Assassin’s Creed

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Through the Abstergo Foundation, a company that creates revolutionary technology to unlock genetic memories, Callum Lynch experiences the memories of his ancestor, Aguilar de Nerha in 15thcentury Spain. Callum then discovers he is descended from a mysterious secret society, The Assassins and Templars, and amasses incredible knowledge and skills. He later takes on the oppressive and powerful Templar organisation whose leaders are searching for the Apple, which contains the genetic code for free will which allows them to subjugate the human race. MICHAEL FASSBENDER, MARION COTILLARD PG-13 / 116 mins / Action, Adventure, Fantasy / E, F, G, J

ZACH GALIFIANAKIS, ISLA FISHER, JON HAMM, GAL GADOT PG-13 / 105 mins / Action, Comedy / E, F, J, K, C+

JONAH HILL, MILES TELLER, STEVE LANTZ, BRADLEY COOPER R / / 114 mins / Comedy, Crime, Drama / E, F, I, J, C+

Collateral Beauty When Howard, a successful New York advertising executive, falls into clinical depression after the death of his daughter, he retreats from life and society. While his concerned friends try desperately to reach out to him, he seeks answers from the universe by writing letters to Love, Time and Death. Through this act, he inadvertently touches the lives of his friends, helping them overcome obstacles of their own. WILL SMITH, EDWARD NORTON, KATE WINSLET PG-13 / 97 mins / Drama, Romance / E, J, K, I, C+

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FAVOURITES

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EUROPEAN

MALAY

CHINESE

HINDI

FRENCH

Angin Cinta

所以, 我和黑粉结婚了 /

बज ै ं ो / Banjo (above)

ZIZAN RAZAK, UMMI NAZEERA, SHAHRUL NIZAM PG-13 / 100 mins / Comedy / E+

(above)

POORNIMA AHIRE, RITEISH DESHMUKH, NARGIS FAKHRI NR / 137 mins / Action, Drama / E+

• Maze Runner: The Scorch Trials • 500 Days Of Summer • Marley & Me • Birdman • Cop Out • Date Night • The Great Gatsby

Brice 3

JEAN DUJARDIN, CLOVIS CORNILLAC, BRUNO SALOMONE G / / 95 mins / Comedy / E+

• Avatar

Mekong

ZHANG HANYU, EDDIE PENG PG-13 / 123 mins / Action / E+, C+

• Argo • The Pelican Brief • The Mask • The Other Woman • Stoker • Dodgeball: A True Underdog Story

GERMAN

Hannas schlafende Hunde / Hanna’s Sleeping Dogs HANNELORE ELSNER, NIKE SEITZ, FRANZISKA WEISZ NR / / 120 mins / Drama / E+

• Down With Love • Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears A Who!

I Love That Crazy Little Thing

REZA HASBI, IZARA AISHAH PG-13 / 100 mins / Drama, Comedy / E+

WILLIAM WAI-TING CHAN, JESSICA JUNG, YIXIN TANG PG / 95 mins / Comedy, Romance / E+, C+

Rock Bro!

王牌逗王牌 / Mission

(above)

PEKIN IBRAHIM, SOFI JIKAN, KHIR RAHMAN NR / 117 mins / Comedy / E+

INDONESIAN

• Fever Pitch • Jumper • Journey To The Center Of The Earth

VITTORIA PUCCINI, FABIO DE LUIGI, ANGELO DURO PG-13 / / 120 mins / Drama / E+

Terjebak Nostalgia (above) RAISA ANDRIANA, CHICCO JERIKHO PG-13 / 95 mins / Drama, Romance / E+

• I, Robot • Jupiter Ascending

• Epic • Wall Street: Money Never Sleeps

CHINESE CLASSICS

JAPANESE

SPANISH

Secuestro / Boy Missing BLANCA PORTILLO, JOSE CORONADO PG-13 / / 110 mins / Thriller, Suspense, Action / E+

いきなり先生になったボクが彼女に恋をした / My

TAGALOG

ARABIC

Korean Teacher (above)

• Gravity • I Am Legend • The Dark Knight & The Dark Knight Rises (Box set)

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एम.एस. धोन ीः द अनटोलड् सट् ोर ी / M.S. Dhoni: The Untold Story SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT, DISHA PATANI, KIARA ADVANI PG / 132 mins / Drama, Sports+ / E+

The Super Parental Guardians (above)

‫ الدساس‬/ El Dassas (above)

LUTFY LABIB, EMAN ALSAYED PG / 95 mins / Horror, Comedy / E+

‫ تسعة‬/ Tes’ah / Nine

MAJDY RASHWAN, MAHA NASSAR, SHADY SUROR PG-13 / 89 mins / Thriller, Crime / E+

TARUN KHANNA, MANSOOR ALFEELI, SAQIB SALEEM NR / 124 mins / Action, Adventure, Comedy / E+

रस ु ्तोम / Rustom AKSHAY KUMAR, ILEANA D’CRUZ, ESHA GUPTA NR / 127 mins / Drama, Thriller / E+

HINDI CLASSICS

TAMIL வேலைனு வந்துட்ட வெள்ளைக்காரன் / Velainu Vandhutta Vellaikaaran

にがくてあまい / Bittersweet HARUNA KAWAGUCHI, KENTO HAYASHI

SUSHANT SINGH RAJPUT, DISHA PATANI, KIARA ADVANI G / 138 mins / Comedy / E+

G / 95 mins / Romance, Comedy / E+

• Life As We Know It

• Inkheart

TIGER SHROFF, SHRADDHA KAPOOR PG-13 / 122 mins / Action, Drama / E+

YESUNG, NOZOMI SASAKI NR / 98 mins / Romance, Comedy / E+

• The Time Traveler’s Wife

• Jack The Giant Slayer

बाघ ी / Baaghi

AKSHAY KUMAR, KARISMA KAPOOR, SHILPA SHETTY PG-13 / 172 mins / Action / E+

VINO G. BASTIAN, ACHA SEPTRIASA PG-13 / 122 mins / Drama, Action / E+

• Ninja Assassin

• Edward Scissorhands

SALMAN KHAN, ANUSHKA SHARMA PG-13 / 123 mins / Romance, Drama / E+

जानवर / Jaanwar

Bangkit

• The Day After Tomorrow

• Matchstick Men

ANDY LAU, HUANG XIAOMING PG-13 / 95 mins / Action, Comedy / E+, C+

YUN-FAT CHOW, WEN JIANG NR / 132 mins / Action, Comedy, Western / E+, C+

Tiramisu

• Bedazzled

• Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium

Milano

让子弹飞 / Let The Bullets Fly

ITALIAN

• Journey 2: The Mysterious Island

• The Day The Earth Stood Still

那件疯狂的小事叫爱情 /

Showdown The Movie

सल ु ्तान / Sultan

डि श ूम / Dishoom

• Due Date • Chronicle

PARK CHAN-YEOL, SEOHYUN NR / / 99 mins / Comedy, Drama / E+, C+

湄公河行動 / Operation

• The Wolverine

• Flipped

So, I Married My Anti-fan

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• Anywhere But Here

KOREAN

கபாலி / Kabali RAJINIKANTH, WINSTON CHAO, RADHIKA APTE NR / 153 mins / Action, Adventure, Crime / E+

VICE GANDA, COCO MARTIN, ONYOK PINEDA NR / 105 mins / Comedy / E+

럭키 / Luck-key

Barcelona: A Love Untold

아수라 / Asura: The City

KATHRYN BERNARDO, CHRISTINA SANCHEZ ELLOSO PG / 100 mins / Drama / E+

Of Madness

அலைபாயுதே / Alaipayuthey

WOO-SUNG JUNG, JI-HUN JU NR / / 128 mins / Crime, Drama / E+

R. MADHAVAN, SHALINI PG-13 / 135 mins / Drama / E+

HAE-JIN YOO, YUN-HIE JO R / / 112 mins / Action, Comedy / E+

TAMIL CLASSICS

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TV HIGHLIGHTS

COMEDY

DRAMA

FRENCH

Raising Hope S4

Major Crimes S5

Mekong, Mother Of All Rivers: Life Along The Banks (above)

LUCAS NEFF, MARTHA PLIMPTON, GARRET DILLAHUNT 22 Episodes / 30 mins each

MARY MCDONNELL, G.W. BAILEY, TONY DENISON 12 Episodes / / 60 mins each

Welcome To A World Of Martial Arts: Malaysia

NATURAL WORLD

Longmire S5

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Walt Longmire is the dedicated and level-headed sheriff who’s struggling to cope with the death of his wife in Absaroka County, Wyoming. In this fifth season, tensions run high and loyalties are tested. In the season premiere, Walt goes on a search for Dr Donna Monaghan, who is presumed to have been kidnapped by the assailant who tried to kill them both in his cabin. Walt and his deputy, Vic Moretti, try to piece together what exactly happened when Walt and Donna were attacked. ROBERT TAYLOR, KATEE SACKHOFF, LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS 7 Episodes / 60 mins each / Drama / E

People Of Earth S1

Gotham S2

WYATT CENAC, LUKA JONES, ALICE WETTERLUND 5 Episodes / 30 mins each

BEN MCKENZIE, JADA PINKETT SMITH, DONAL LOGUE 22 Episodes / / 60 mins each

Planet Earth II Ep2 (above)

The Last Man On Earth S2

DEVIN KELLEY, PEYTON LIST, RILEY SMITH 7 Episodes / 60 mins each

Rush Hour S1

Longmire S5

JUSTIN HIRES, JON FOO, AIMEE GARCIA 8 Episodes / 30 mins each

ROBERT TAYLOR, KATEE SACKHOFF, LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS 7 Episodes / 60 mins each

Undateable S3 CHRIS D’ELIA, BRENT MORIN, BIANCA KAJLICH 13 Episodes /30 mins each

The Grinder S1 ROB LOWE, FRED SAVAGE, MARY ELIZABETH ELLIS 4 Episodes / 30 mins each

Undateable S3 The series centres around Danny, a single guy with commitment issues. After his roommate moves out to get married, Danny finds himself a new roommate in Justin, an owner of a bar, and inherits Justin’s romantically challenged and oddball friends, to whom he feels compelled to dispense dating advice. In Part 1 of the season premiere, Justin and Candace announce they are going to become a couple. Justin makes fun of Danny for being the only member of the group who is still single. Danny retaliates by suggesting to Candace that she has more to lose if she and Justin break up because Justin will still have all his friends. This causes Candace to take a step back to rethink their situation. CHRIS D’ELIA, BRENT MORIN, BIANCA KAJLICH 13 Episodes / 30 mins / Comedy/ E

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Frequency S1

WILL FORTE, JANUARY JONES, CLEOPATRA COLEMAN 4 Episodes / 30 mins each

Glee S6 LEA MICHELE, JANE LYNCH, MATTHEW MORRISON 4 Episodes / / 30 mins each

Last Man Standing S4 TIM ALLEN, NANCY TRAVIS, MOLLY EPHRAIM 5 Episodes / 60 mins each

Life In Pieces S1 COLIN HANKS, BETSY BRANDT, THOMAS SADOSKI 5 Episodes / 30 mins each

Cooper Barrett’s Guide To Surviving Life S1 JACK CUTMORE-SCOTT, MEAGHAN RATH, JAMES EARL 4 Episodes / 30 mins each

The Big Bang Theory S10 JOHNNY GALECKI, JIM PARSONS, KALEY CUOCO 11 Episodes / 30 mins each

Farmers Of The Future: Citifying Agriculture

BUSINESS

Empire S2 TERRENCE HOWARD, BRYSHERE Y. GRAY, JUSSIE SMOLLETT 5 Episodes / / 60 mins each

Blindspot S1 SULLIVAN STAPLETON, JAIMIE ALEXANDER, ROB BROWN 23 Episodes / 60 mins each

Lethal Weapon S1 DAMON WAYANS, CLAYNE CRAWFORD, KEESHA SHARP 9 Episodes / 60 mins each

Queen Sugar S1 RUTINA WESLEY, DAWN-LYEN GARDNER, KOFI SIRIBOE 11 Episodes / 60 mins each

Powerlist Asia 5 Ep6: Prithvi Raj Singh Oberoi (above)

The Successors 4 Ep3: Ethan Koh

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

Westworld S1 EVAN RACHEL WOOD, JEFFREY WRIGHT, ED HARRIS 9 Episodes / / 60 mins each

The Leftovers S1

JUSTIN THEROUX, AMY BRENNEMAN 9 Episodes / / 60 mins each

Sleepy Hollow S2 TOM MISON, NICOLE BEHARIE, LYNDIE GREENWOOD 5 Episodes / 60 mins each

How To Stay Young Ep1 (above)

Trust Me, I’m A Doctor Series 5 Ep1 The Big Idea Ep2

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SPORTS

JAPANESE

HISTORY

LIFESTYLE

SOUNDSTAGE

Dream of Dakar Ep4 (above)

Job Trainers Ep8: Coast Guard (Pt1) Patrol Boat

Wild West Ep1 (above)

Inside Things Ep1

Marco Polo

The Best Of Asia Pacific Sports - Motor Sport

The Silk Road Ep1

Toyota Racing Series 2016 Ep4

Operation Gold Rush Ep1

MALAY

Aiku’s Photo Trip On Hokkaido Ep1: A Hillside Tour in Biei

SHOWBIZ

KIDS

Animal Society

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BoBoiBoy Ep11 – Ep18

KOREAN Celebrity Style Story: British Boys (above)

• Sepahtu Reunion S2 (above)

• Air Tangan Bonda Ep4

Only In Bollywood: Curtain Raiser

• Mat Dan Kaki Jalan Ep1 • Hijab Stailista Ep2

Luxe Asia 3: Fast Lane

Star Pet Travel In Italy (above)

Be Cool, Scooby-Doo!: Game Of Chicken

Hollywood Rewind: Movie Award Memories

런닝맨 / Running Man

The Drinks List Ep2 Celebrity Style Story: The Oscars

CHINESE TAMIL

Ejen Ali Ep1 – Ep5

TRAVEL • Call Me Handsome Ep9

Top Gear Series 23 Ep2

RELIGIOUS

Enrich Takes Over Adelaide Ep1 – Ep4 (above)

Jejak Rasul As-Salam Saudara Dari Timur: Japan (above)

(above)

• The Taste Of Durian Ep1 & 2

Rasikka Rusikka S3 Ep1 (above)

KL To Karaikudi Ep1

ARABIC

• ‫إثيوبيا س ريا عىل األقدام‬

/ Ethiopia On Foot Ep2 (above)

• ‫ الرشق يف فنونهم‬/

The Orient In Their Arts Ep1 & 2

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Cities Of The World (above) Tee Up Ep1

HINDI

Off The hook S1 Ep5: Vietnam

Jejak Rasul Ramadan Di Tiga Tanah Suci: Mecca

Welcome To The Railworld Japan Ep4: Tokyo Boss Dialogues: Karan Johar (above)

Hoods Ep5: Melaka and Ipoh

Enrich Ambassador - Yuna

Palak Pe Jhalak: To See Or Not To See

Masterchef Poh

Enrich Brand Video

Jejak Rasul As-Salam Saudara Dari Timur: South Korea

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AUDIO ON DEMAND

AUDIO HIGHLIGHTS

Gabriel Garzón-Montano – Jardín

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Gabriel Garzón-Montano stepped into the limelight when Drake sampled his voice for Jungle, but his debut album, Jardín, stands on its own, heavy on funk and pop, live instrumentation and harmony. Garzón-Montano sings of the struggles and uncertainties of living in America today, and the universal challenges of love. “A garden is full of life, and growth, and beauty. I named the album Jardín hoping for it to create a space for healing when people put it on. I’ve always wanted to make music that is healing, comforting and funky,” he explains.

AJR – What Everyone’s Thinking AJR is a New York-based indie pop band comprising brothers Adam, Jack and Ryan Met, whose musical style is influenced by artists such as The Beach Boys, Simon & Garfunkel and Imagine Dragons. What Everyone’s Thinking is the brothers’ third EP, which was written, recorded, mixed and produced in their own living room. Featuring their single I’m Not Famous, this album is fun, catchy and relatable to those trying to make a statement without imposing on others.

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THE HITS

JAZZ

CLASSICAL

LIGHT & EASY

including... Aaron Carter (above), Isaiah, Grace Vander Waal, Train, AJR, Guy Sebastian, John Legend, Little Mix, Olly Murs, Robbie Williams

including... Gabin (above), Tony Bennett, Bria Skonberg, Hugh Coltman, Flabby, Julia Fordham, Dhaffer Youssef, Till Bronner

including... Amy Dickson (above), Francesco Grillo, West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Asher Fisch, Australian Haydn Ensemble

including... Mild High Club (above), Omar Kamal, The Fray, Cliff Richard, Jeff Buckley, Leonard Cohen, The Piano Guys, Above & Beyond, Barry Gibb

MEMORIES

SOUNDTRACK

CLUB

MANDARIN

including... Whitney Houston (above), Julio Iglesias, Pink Floyd, Petula Clark, Joe Cocker, Elvis Presley, Roy Orbison, Westlife

including... Veeram Macbeth (OMPS) (above), A Street Cat Named Bob (OMPS), The Girl On The Train (OMPS), Trolls (OMPS), Ghostbusters

including... Lisa Stansfield (above), Lane 8, Shapeshifter NZ, Fred V & Grafix, Boom Jinx, Mirami, Soda, ZHU, DJ Shadow, Cosmic Gate

including... Chris Wang (above), Xue Zhi Qian, Butterfly Chien, Victor Wong, Evan Yo, Ocean Ou, Eric Chou, Jay Chou, Jam Hsiao, Amber Kuo

WORLD

KIDS

HINDI

CANTONESE

including... Alena Murang (above), Lakuta, Corciolli, Seun Kuti, Humood Alkhuder, Celtic Thunder, Magos & Limon, Aziza Brahim, Vieux Farka Toure & Julia Easterlin, St. Germain, Bebo & Cigala, Samba Toure, Songhoy Blues

including... John Field (above), Bananas In Pyjamas, The Wiggles, Lah-Lah, Jane Sheldon & Teddy, Tahu Rhodes, Nay Nay, Siti Nordiana, Emma, Rhys Muldoon

including... Rangoon (above), Kaabil, Tum Bin 2, Tutak Tutak Tutiya, Freaky Ali, Junooniyat, Housefull 3, Bhaaghi, Ki & Ka, Rocky Handsome, Best Of A.R Rahman

including... Jason Chan (above), Angela Pang, Eason Chan, MR., Pong Nan, Priscilla Chan, Sandy Lam, Ella Koon, PakHo, Phil Lam

R&B

including... Gabriel Garzon-Montano, Tuxedo, Alicia Keys, Usher, Solange, Craig David, Fantasia, Izzy Bizzu, Maxwell, Prince Royce, Miguel, Ciara, Stan Walker, Jennifer Hudson

COMEDY

including... Bocey, Weird Al Yankovic, Lily Tomlin, Mike Birbiglia, Jerry Seinfeld, Ray Romano, Woody Allen, Russell Peters, Monty Python

MALAY

including... Ramlah Ram, Akim & The Majistret, Alif Satar, Ogy Ahmad Daud, Hujan, Aishah, Aliff Aziz, Datuk Hattan, Wings, Mojo, KRU, Gerhana Ska Cinta, Klangit, Noh Salleh, Bunkface

COUNTRY

including... Nikki Lane, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Ward Thomas, Dolly Parton, Jake Owen, Mary Duff, The Highwaymen, Blake Shelton, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash, Hunter Hayes, Jason Aldean

TAMIL

including... Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga, Bruce Lee, Tamil Beats, MS. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Thodari, Kollywood, Size Zero

INDONESIAN

including... Melly Goeslow, Wali Band, Indah Dewi Pertiwi, Nadira Adnan, Judika, Sheila On 7

RELAX

including... Sherry Finzer, Yanni, Yiruma, Enya, Jennifer Defrayne, Carl Weingarten

JAPANESE

including... Sekai No Owari, Aimer, Angela Aki, Baby Metal, Eir Aoi, Scandal, DEPAPEPE, Flow, Kalafina, Mika Nakashima

KOREAN

including... Crayon Pop, FTIsland, Akdong Musician, AOA, Lee Hi, 4minute, Winner, iKon, Hyuna, Royal Pirates

NASYID

including... Opick, The Muhibbain, Harris J, Nowseeheart, Inteam, Lah Ahmad, Maher Zain, Ammar Hamdan

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RADIO CHANNELS & E-LEARNING

CHART TOPPERS

MALAY HITS

MANDARIN MIX

JAZZ

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E-LEARNING

Put your time in the air to good use with our essential learning tools. Some learning tools only available on selected routes.

ROCK ARENA HOSTED BY JAY SHELDON

including... Bunkface (above), Aliff Aziz & Mira Filzah, Isyana Sarasvati, Aweera, Gamaliel Audrey Cantika, Ifa Raziah, Judika, Altimet, Amy Mastura, Manusia Putih, Alif Satar, Leo Daniel, Brootwinz

MALAY CLASSICS

including... BY2 (above), 林宇中, 张韶涵, 周兴哲, 家家, 品冠, 张靓颖, 白安, 光良,薛之谦, 陈芳语, 周杰伦, 邓紫棋, 五月天, 柯震东, 杨丞琳, TFBOYS, 周笔畅, 胡夏, 丁噹, 蔡旻佑

KOREAN HOSTED BY E LLEN HAN

including... The Jeff Hamilton Trio (above), Kevin Eubanks, Curtis Fuller, Terell Stafford, Kenny Garrett, Graham Dechter, Jeff Hamilton, John Clayton & Tamir Hendelman, The Idea Of North, Stacey Kent

Holy Quran

An interactive e-learning application that enables passengers to read the Holy Quran and listen to its recitation. goingplacesmagazine.com / 93 / April 2017

including... Adele (above), John Mayer, Train, The Chainsmokers, Beyonce, Natalie Imbruglia, Aaron Carter, Zara Larsson feat. Ty Dolla $ign, Daniel Powter, Gavin DeGraw, Lost Kings feat. Tinashe, Future feat. Drake

NASYID

Berlitz® Word Traveler including... Europe (above), Pearl Jam, All Them Witches, David Bowie, Hurray For The Riff Raff, Modest Mouse, The Growlers, Santana, Aaron Lee Tasjan, Bruce Springsteen, Korn

GOLDEN ERA HOSTED BY R ICHARD LA FABER

including... Ahmad Jais (above), Ramlah Ram, Amy, Hattan, Ziana Zain, Nora, Ning Baizura & Dessy Fitri, Azharina, Awie & Ziana Zain, Tia, Hasnol, Aishah, Ibnor Riza, A to Z, Shima

HINDI RHYTHMS

including... EXID (above), Postmen, Lee Seung Chul, Kim Yeon Woo, Yang Song E, Ali, Park Si Hwan, Yoo Sung Eun, Song Yu Vin, WheeSung, Ben, C.I.V.A, Crayon Pop, COCOSORI

JAPANESE HOSTED BY K AORU SATO

Including... Daqmie (above), Farid Sanullah, Inteam & Edcoustic, Opick, Rabbani, Inteam, Nowseeheart & Jay Jay, The Muhibbain, Raihan, Lah Ahmad, UNIC

This language training tool can teach you the basics of 23 languages.

AGHANI ARABBIYAH

HOSTED BY M ONA JASMAN

b-wise™

(A380 only) Learn about local business cultures and etiquette, wherever you are in the world!

including... Fugees (above), Sam Cooke, Billy Ocean, Tina Arena, Lisa Stansfield, Cyndi Lauper, Michael Bolton, Air Supply, Bic Runga, Eric Carmen, Savage Garden, Journey Art Garfunkel, Mariah Carey, Barry Manilow, Babyface

including... Neha Kakkar (above), Jubin Nautiyal & Palak Muchhal, Armaan Malik, Ritika, Raftaar, Shraddha Kapoor, Farhan Akhtar, Arijit Singh, Bohemia, Raftaar, Payal Dev, Neeti Mohan, Yaseer Desai & Shashaa Tirupati, Arjun

including... いきものがかり Ikimonogakari (above), 平井堅 Ken Hirai, Kalafina, Flow, アンジェラ・アキ Angela Aki, 2PM, 藍井エイル Eir Aoi, 中島美嘉 Nakashima Mika,

including... Hamza Namira (above), Mesut Kurtis, Maher Zain, Humood Al-Khudher

Scandal, DEPAPEPE

Passengers with AVOD can enjoy a host of radio shows across a range of genres. Channel numbers depend on the aircraft. Check your aircraft type and then on your in-flight entertainment system to find out.

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Soundview Executive Book Summaries (A380 only)

A quick and easy way to distill key ideas from today’s top business books.

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HANDSET INSTRUCTIONS

GETTING STARTED For passengers with a seatback personal screen, please refer to the following instructions for use of the remote control. 擁有個人屏幕的乘客請參照以下圖像和說明來使用您的遙控器. 個人スクリーンをお持ちのお客様はお手元のハンドセットを下の画像と合わせてから続けてお読みください.

All passengers B737-800 & A330

First & Business Class A380

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1. 控制板*

1. 上下左右ボタン*

2. Window Display

2. 顯示視窗

2. ウィンドウ表示

3. Mode

3. 模式

3. モード

Reading Light ON/OFF

4. 閱讀燈 ON/OFF

4. 読書用ライトON/OFF

Channel UP/DOWN

5. 頻道 UP/DOWN

5. チャンネルUP/DOWN

Volume UP/Down

6. 音量 UP/DOWN

6. 音声ボリュームUP/DOWN

7. Brightness UP/DOWN

7. 亮度 UP/DOWN

7. 明るさUP/DOWN

8. Button Disabled

8. 呼叫乘務員/取消

8. 乗務員呼び出し/取消

9. Select/Start*

9. 選擇/開始*

9. 選択/スタート*

10. Enter*

10. 確認*

10. 入力*

11. Game Controls*

11. 遊戲控制*

11. ゲームコントロール*

12. Audio/Video Controls To Rewind, Play/Pause, Forward and Stop for Audio/Video.

12.

Control Paddle*

13. Back button To go to previous screen. 14. Screen ON/OFF button To switch the Interactive screen ON/OFF. 15. Home button Shortcut to go to Main Menu.

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16. QWERTY keyboard - B738 / A333 17. Magnetic card reader * Not on the Inseat System

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1. The greatest moment in my life was when I walked on the prestigious Miss Universe stage – the stage I’ve dreamt about for the longest time – representing my beautiful country, Malaysia. 2. The greatest regret I have is .. nothing. I believe in learning from mistakes and living life to the fullest. 3. The one virtue I try to live by is being truthful at all times. 4. The person I most admire is my mother. She’s simply a remarkable person. 5. I deplore people who are hypocrites and dishonest!

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6. The qualities I like most in a person are sincerity and humility. 7. My guilty pleasures are chilli pan mee and cheesecake! 8. To keep motivated, I read inspirational books and share my feelings or concerns with my mum. 9. The book I’m reading now is How The Secret Changed My Life by Rhonda Byrne. 10. My current favourite song is Starboy by The Weeknd. 11. The last time I took a vacation was in July, when I went to Australia. 12. To relieve stress, I meditate and sleep. 13. The three things I cannot live without are my mobile phone, perfume and a hair scrunchy. 14. My favourite movie of all time is The Shawshank Redemption. (Shawshank Redemption is currently showing onboard. Check our in-flight entertainment guide for channel information.) 15. In another life, I am Lara Croft: Tomb Raider or Black Widow? Neither. 16. If I had super powers, it would be the ability to not get affected by negativity and to be able to freeze time.

FOR KIRAN JASSAL, MISS UNIVERSE MALAYSIA 2016, MEDITATION AND SLEEP ARE KEY TO BEATING STRESS.

20. If I could invite three people, dead or alive, to dinner, they would be Walt Disney, Paulo Coelho and Malala Yousafzai. 21. And we would be eating steamed rice and tofu sambal.

17. My favourite superhero is Tony Stark! (Iron Man). 18. If I could turn back time, I would relive my childhood and play all day long!

22. And discussing about inspirations behind their success and their courage to go against the grain. 23. When flying, I never wear a dress.

19. If I could change one thing in this world, it would be to get rid of the ubiquitous presence of human greed.

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24. When flying, I always watch movies!

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