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InThis Issue

December 2016

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INSIDE

NAVIGATOR

MALAYSIA AIRLINES

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NEWS

Updates and promotions

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GUIDE

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

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Airline and oneworld network

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GOING PLACES ON THE WEB

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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GIZMOS & GADGETS Our pick of gadgets to have

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THREE TO WATCH Our movie recommendations to watch onboard this month

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THE CURE Lotions, potions, spas, and more

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FASHION & ACCESSORIES The globetrotter’s styling guide

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

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ART & DESIGN Kylie Minogue’s concert costumes, Viktor & Rolf’s iconic creations, and more are on show this month

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GLOBAL CITIZEN Chee Su Ling shares travel tips on Kuala Lumpur and London

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FEATURES

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WINDOW OR AISLE

HOMEGROWN

Kam Raslan gushes on his recent trip to Mulu Caves in Sarawak

Malaysian ‘theatre royalty’ Jo Kukathas discusses her illustrious career

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TÊTE-À-TÊTE Malaysia Airlines CEO Peter Bellew takes the hot seat this month

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UNPLUGGED: TRAVEL

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CHEF’S CUT Melba Nunis: The undisputed Kristang chef

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Reliving Hyderabad

Southeast Asia’s contemporary furniture designers

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66 GIVING BACK

10 restaurants in Malaysia that caught our eye in 2016

Malaysian NGO EPIC builds homes for Orang Asli community

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WARISAN Jejak Warisan Sandakan, Sabah

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GP ENTERTAINMENT Your in-flight entertainment guide

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UP CLOSE Talented street artist Ernest Zacharevic takes our personality quiz

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From exclusive interviews to cool and insightful travel features, our special online content this month offers a mix of treats for readers, including personalitydriven stories that involve the art of packing, and phototaking, and destination features for coffee lovers and history buffs. These stories and more at

Bangkok Through A 19th-Century Lens

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Trace the history of the Thai capital through adventurer Louis Thomas Leonowens. Arriving in Bangkok as a child in 1862, Leonowens spent five years of his youth in Thailand’s Royal Palace before becoming a Siamese royal military captain later. We revisit the Bangkok of Leonowens’ era, where traces of the adventurer still remain.

In Conversation With Justin Mott

Destinations For Coffee Lovers

Perfecting The Pack

We speak to renowned photographer and judge of History’s Photo Face-Off, Justin Mott, to gather his thoughts on taking photos and his favourite places to travel.

In this exclusive interview, Mott speaks candidly about competing against the region’s best shutterbugs and his favourite photograph of all time.

We scour the globe to uncover the best places in the world for your caffeine fix.

From humble cafés to coffee capitals of the world, this list will undoubtedly capture the hearts of coffee lovers and baristas everywhere. And more importantly, satisfy the wildest of caffeine cravings too.

TUMI, the international travel, business and lifestyle accessory brand, has turned packing into an art form with the help of celebrities from China, Hong Kong, Indonesia, Korea, Malaysia and Singapore. The latest iteration of its Asia Global Citizens campaign shares how these movers and shakers have extended packing to beyond a simple routine.

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going Editor’s Note

Well, what do you know. It’s December, again! Time to start thinking about the reset button for the new year. At the time of writing this, America has just shocked the world by voting in the candidate least expected to win its Presidency. That’s how they’ve chosen to reset the next four years and it’s going to be very interesting times. goingplacesmagazine.com / 6 / December 2016

I DIDN’T START 2016 with new resolutions. I’ve never been one to believe in these things. But as the year comes to an end and I’m nearly a year older, I’m beginning to think that perhaps I should get all those things I’ve always wanted to do checked off the list before it’s too late. As I go away to reflect on my year and to start on my list of what to achieve in 2017, here are some of the highlights of this month’s issue.

Peter Bellew, our Chief Executive Officer, opens up about his appointment to lead the airline on 1 July, and how he plans to steer it back to its rightful place as the pride of the nation. His thoughts are insightful and you’ll want to read too about the lighter side of the man who has won the hearts of so many in the airline.

Jo Kukathas, reverently referred to as “royalty” in the Malaysian theatre scene, is the other personality we caught up with during her brief visit back to Malaysia in October. The actressdirector has spent quite a lot of time this year

south of the border, charming audiences in Singapore with her immense talent. She tells us what she’s up to next.

World Cookbook Awards earlier this year. No doubt the recipe is much cherished at her home during Christmas.

As we wrap up the year, we asked Malaysia’s 2015 top food influencer as crowned by Influence Asia, Sean Yoong, to come up with a list of 10 newly-opened restaurants that deserve our attention. Check out the list to see which ones you’ve been to and which to visit next.

Also in this issue are our staple travel features.

Our guides take you to the Indonesian capital city of Jakarta, Hyderabad in India and Sandakan in Sabah. Add these destinations to your list of cities to visit next year and take our essays with you.

And seeing as it’s the season of giving, we’ve curated a list of gift ideas for Christmas in our fashion, gadget and wellness spreads.

If you’re looking for inspiration for jewellery, watches, perfumes or even, candles, for that special someone, we just might have the thing for you. If you’re thinking of cooking up a meal for loved ones, our featured chef, Melba Nunis, has the perfect roast chicken recipe. The unofficial ambassador for Kristang food won first place for her cookbook in the Best Woman Chef category at the prestigious Gourmand

Finally, with the hectic pace we lead in our lives these days, we hope you will find some time to get together with family and friends this holiday season. No place is too far to get to. It just needs a little planning.

From all of us at Malaysia Airlines, we wish you a Merry Christmas and a Happy and Prosperous New Year! See you in 2017!

JULIE GOH EDITOR

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Because it’s there.

SOMEBODY ONCE SAID that there are two types of people in this world: those who say there are two types of people in this world and those who don’t. And so I’m going to say that there are two types of people in this world: those who want to climb incredibly dangerous mountains, and those who don’t. goingplacesmagazine.com / 32 / June 2016

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George Mallory was a pioneering British mountaineer who made three attempts to be the first to climb Mount Everest back in the 1920s. This was a crazy thing to do in the 1920s when they didn’t have oxygen tanks and they probably liked to smoke lots of unfiltered cigarettes. When he was asked why he wanted to climb the impossible mountain, Mallory famously said, “Because it’s there.” Mallory disappeared on Mount Everest during his third attempt in 1924 and his body wasn’t found until 1999. His body was close enough to the summit that he may have been the first to reach the top, but getting up is only half the task. Getting back down alive is kind of important and that round-trip wasn’t successfully completed until 1953.

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There are two types of people in this world: those who want to climb incredibly dangerous mountains, and those who don't. enjoyable afternoon drinking a cappuccino in a quiet piazza in Venice. That’s how I want to spend my holidays, not climb a mountain gasping for oxygen before being swept away by an avalanche. And yet the daredevil spirit of these adventurous mountaineers does make me feel small and as if my Venetian afternoon was a lesser experience. I don’t know. Is it?

We were on holiday in Bali and my wife said, “We should go white water rafting. It’ll be fun!” And I thought, no it won’t. It would be the opposite of fun. Fun is rummaging through a second-hand bookstore in Thailand and finding, of all things, a biography of Bryan Ferry, the lead singer of Roxy Music.

Not fun is careening down a mountain river being led by a tough and rugged leader who shouts tough and rugged things like, “Paddle harder now!” while I’m at the back of the boat screaming like a girl. I mean no offence to girls but even girls at a One Direction concert would consider me to be an embarrassment when I’m in full scream. That’s the problem with adventure: it exposes my unmanliness.

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several unpronounceable Welsh mountains in the 70s and 80s along with hordes of other holidaymakers but I felt a sense of achievement, which was enhanced by my private belief that I was achieving some kind of first by planting an imaginary Malaysian flag at the top (one of the great things about being Malaysian is that the bar for Malaysian firsts can be set incredibly low, as low as the 14th highest mountain in Wales). But I would never have made the attempt if there had been any kind of risk, if I knew one-in-four hikers would die. Where’s the fun in that?

Clearly I’m not a risk-taker. Risk-takers still climb mountains even when they know they might die. They’ll eat raw maggot-infested sheep carcass and use what’s left as a sleeping bag. Most of all, they’ll do everything they can to make me feel bad about myself.

I think these people climb K2 for the sole purpose of making me feel ashamed that my coffee in Venice isn’t pioneering, exciting and manly enough. The only risk I take is whether or not to leave a tip. But I have to convert from Malaysian Ringgit and these days, even being able to afford to get to Venice is perhaps the biggest achievement possible. So next time I’m travelling and I find a delightful café, I’m going to have coffee and think of those people clambering up dangerous mountains. Why? Because they’re there and thankfully, I’m not.

Dear Editor, I believe it isn’t too late to congratulate the team for this refreshed version of Going Places. It is by far the most attractively designed version since I began flying with Malaysia Airlines in 2001.

Kam Raslan’s Window or Aisle column is one of the most quintessential readings I have ever come across. His June 2016 article (‘Why? Because it’s there’) was spot on in that in this world, no individual is ever the same. An individual can be an adrenaline junkie or one who likes to remain in his or her comfort zone. I belong in the latter as I don’t relish the idea of ascending a mountain to reach its peak. But this does not mean that I am not enjoying life to the fullest. I just don’t take that kind of physical risk. In my own way, I have “risked” myself to become a better English speaker despite not speaking any English until the age of 15. I “risked” myself to be the school’s English debater and I “risked” myself to become the leader of my university’s entrepreneurship group. The risks we take are ultimately based on what we truly want out of our lives.

I was watching a TV documentary about mountain climbers. Why? Because it was on.

This documentary was about the disastrous 2008 expeditions to climb K2, the world’s second highest mountain in northeastern Pakistan. K2 is harder to climb than Everest (around 300 successful attempts for K2 compared to 7,000 for Everest) and in 2008 a series of mishaps killed eleven mountaineers.

Obviously each death was a very sad tragedy, and yet I found it hard to muster much sympathy. From the comfort of my armchair on a swelteringly hot day in Kuala Lumpur, I just couldn’t understand why they wanted to climb a mountain where one in four mountaineers die. I once spent a very

There was a time when I did climb mountains, and I’d do it again if I could. These were mountains in Wales and Scotland and none of them were anything like an Everest.

They were more than a bukit but less than a gunung. I climbed up (walked up, really)

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 exclusively written for Malaysia Airlines.

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AMER EKRAM BIN AZMI, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia

I have not been travelling the past two to three years and therefore, had no idea that Going Places has had a new look. It’s absolutely fabulous, beautiful, creative, and has everything to lure a reader into picking it up and exploring it. Reading it is a bit nostalgic for me because as a kid, I collected every issue of the magazine.

I would wait in anticipation for Dad to return home with the latest edition of Going Places, and the peanuts, of course. I would then cut out pictures from the magazine to put up on my wardrobe door and on walls to look at and appreciate for a long time.

Your July 2016 article on saving the Malayan tiger (‘Call Of The Wild’) caught my attention as just the previous week, I had volunteered at a sanctuary for elephants in northern Thailand. I cannot express how moved I was by this story. Kudos to the team for highlighting the importance of saving these endangered species.

MUHAMMAD SAKTI FIRMANSYAH, Kuala Lumpur

RAIHANAH RAFIE, Selangor, Malaysia

I love travelling and the best part of being married to a Sarawakian is travelling on a monthly basis to the Land of the Hornbills. One of the things I look forward to whilst travelling with Malaysia Airlines is the food and the inflight entertainment. The July 2016 edition of Going Places was awesome. Who would have thought that there is such a thing as lemang periuk kera. Being a Malaysian, I have never heard of this variety of lemang. Thank you for highlighting this exotic food.

DEVAN GUNASEELAN, Petaling Jaya, Selangor, Malaysia

I had the pleasure of reading the August issue and thoroughly enjoyed the article about Indrani Kopal’s personal journey to becoming a documentary filmmaker. It was fascinating to learn of her struggles and eventual success. Stories like this inspire and embolden younger generations to strive for their goals, so I must salute you for sharing her story. I also thought the piece on Langkawi was very informative. I liked the snapshots of information supplied and will plan a visit to the enchanted isles soon.

JULIAN LEES, Kuala Lumpur

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Contributors

Gabrielle Dunlevy gabrielledunlevy.com

A journalist and traveller who spends her time in Australia and Indonesia, Gabrielle previously spent two years in Jakarta as Southeast Asia correspondent, where she developed a love for Indonesian coffee and street food.

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Law Soo Phye

Sharon Tan

Shazana Rosli

With more than 18 years experience, Soo’s talent is best captured through her food, travel and interior photography work.

She has photographed for publications such as The Peak, Flavours, HerWorld Cookbook, Glam Decor and many others.

Sharon spent the formative years of her career telling stories of food, people, society and politics. A passionate cook who loves a tour of local markets, she recently fell in love with the highlands of Sarawak. She is currently learning to speak Kelabit (one of the remotest languages of Borneo).

Shazana is a graphics design graduate from UiTM Puncak Alam in the Malaysian state of Selangor. An animal lover who enjoys making arts and crafts during her free time, Shazana is the talented illustrator for our cover map of Jakarta.

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Our pick of gadgets to have

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3 1. Colour Up Your Life Fancy a portable hard drive that looks a lot less boring? Western Digital’s redesigned line-up of My Passport hard drives is now available in a slew of flamboyant colours. Pick from six fabulous shades: blue, black, red, white, orange and yellow. You will also have the choice between the different storage capacities of 1TB, 2TB, 3TB and 4TB. wdc.com

2. Eyes Straight Ahead The Oakley Radar Pace is a virtual fitness coach powered by Intel. It performs as a dynamic coaching system, based on data collected by sensors built directly into the eyewear such as a gyroscope, accelerometer and barometer. It also supports external ANT+ or Bluetooth-based fitness sensors such as heart rate monitor, foot pod, and cycling power meter. oakley.com

3. Charge On The Go Innergie has recently unveiled a range of portable charging devices for travellers. Just consider the PowerGear ICE 65. It is a universal laptop adapter with interchangeable plugs that can tap into the electrical power grid of over 150 countries – ideal for anyone who requires maximum mobility. There is also the WizardTip, an attachable super-speed USB charging connector, as well as LifeHub Plus, an extra USB charging hub for mobile devices. myinnergie.com

4 4. All Rounder Casio has launched a camera featuring a detachable lens unit. The EX-FR200 allows users to snap photos at a 185-degree angle through a mode called Dome View, alongside the pseudo360-degree Panorama setup and 208-degree diagonal Super Wide Angle setting. It also features a high-resolution 21-megapixel sensor that enables video shooting of up to 4K resolution. casio-intl.com/my

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5. Audio Excellence New from Sony is the MDR-Z1R headphone. It has been engineered to deliver a wider frequency range, reproducing both super low and super high frequencies. The resonance-free housing eliminates any reverberations produced by driver movement, so that only clean, crisp frequencies get through. Genuine sheepskin ear pads cushion the user’s ears in luxurious softness. sony.com

6. Quiet As A Mouse Logitech’s M331 Silent Plus is a wireless mouse said to be 90 percent quieter than its counterparts, despite having that same “click” feel. It is also equipped with the brand’s Advanced Optical Tracking – which will work on almost every surface, and comes with an ergonomic shape.

Powered by a single AA battery, the mouse can last for up to 24 months of use. logitech.com

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Three To Watch Our pick of movies to watch in-flight this month

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1. Suicide Squad

2. War Dogs

A group of the most dangerous villains incarcerated on the planet is recruited by the government to undertake dangerous black ops missions and protect the world from potential apocalyptic threats.

In exchange for their service, they will receive reduced sentences for their time in prison. The motley crew of baddies must prevail over seemingly impossible events that enfolds when one of them goes rogue and besieges Midway City in a bid to take over the world.

David and Efraim are two friends living in Miami, Florida who try to make it big in the armsdealing business.

After landing a small contract, the pair get in over their heads and take on a more massive deal worth USD300 million with the U.S. Government to supply weaponry to the Afghan military.

They are forced to do business with notorious dealers on the black market and come into situations that put their lives at risk.

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

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

3. The Christmas Project As a tradition every Christmas, the Buckleys secretly deliver gifts and treats to one chosen family in the neighbourhood.

Excitement turns into disappointment when the four Buckley brothers learn that this year they are to “elve” the Hagbarts and their children, the meanest bullies at school. When 11-year-old Matthew schemes to get the ultimate revenge on the Hagbarts, he learns that sometimes it’s better to set differences aside and give in to the true meaning of Christmas.

CAITLIN E.J. MEYER, JACOB BUSTER, CAROLINE LABRUM NR / 92 mins / Family / 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

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1. Compact Sprays Travel light while smelling good with three of Annick Goutal’s best-selling fragrances, now available as refillable purse sprays that fit perfectly into your handbag. Eau d’Hadrien has concentrate of citrus fruit underpinned by cyprus wood, while Petite Cherie features vanilla, peach, musk rose and fresh grass. Rose Pompon carries whiffs of blackcurrant and raspberry, spicy pepper and velvety peonies. Each purse spray comes with two 8ml refills. annickgoutal.com

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Leave behind the stresses of everyday life by indulging in the Spa Essence package offered by the luxury Abu Dhabi resort, Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Available until 31 December, the package covers accommodation in a Deluxe Room, Suite or Villa, daily buffet breakfast and a 150-minute spa experience for two that includes 60 minutes each of their Stress Release Massage and Elemis Modern Dry Skin Facial, followed by 30 minutes of Oriental Foot Reviver treatment. qasralsarab.anantara.com

Say goodbye to browliners with Talika’s Eyebrow Lipocils Ink, a 3-in-1 skincareinfused product that stimulates the growth of eyebrows while redefining the eyebrow line. It is formulated with liposourcils plant complex, which stimulates growth, while peptide expert helps to minimise hair loss by anchoring its roots. Coleus adds an instant tint of colour to reshape and redefine the eyebrows, whilst stimulating the production of melanin for a fuller, lusher appearance. Talika products are available at KENS Apothecary in Kuala Lumpur. talika.com

4. Scent For The Holidays Diptyque’s limited-edition year-end holiday candles, themed ‘A Night at Diptyque’, is set to spice up homes with three delicious-smelling variants. Un Encens Etoile, or Sparkling Incense, carries a burst of dazzling elemi and spicy cloves, paired with mysterious swirls of incense and sweet vanilla, while Epices Et Delices or Delicious Spices exudes warm gingerbread notes mingled with tasty honey and laced with hints of star anise. Le Roi Sapin, or the Festive Fir Tree, smells of lush, pine-laden forest steeped in woody tones of resin, cedar and patchouli. diptyqueparis.com

5. East And West The Grand Hyatt Taipei’s newly opened Oasis Spa combines ancient Eastern wellness rituals and luxurious Europeaninspired skincare therapy. Overlooking a tranquil rock garden, guests can relax and unwind at the heated thermal baths, steam and sauna rooms as well as a cold plunge pool. Treatments include body scrubs and wraps, custom facials and massages designed to calm, revive, heal, and renew. taipei.grand.hyatt.com

6. Gift Of Grape Caudalie’s first-ever Grapest Christmas Cracker makes the perfect gift for friends and family, or even as a pampering treat for oneself. It contains a trio of nourishing grape products for smoother, softer skin that includes a lip conditioner, a shower gel and a nourishing body lotion. They’re even small enough to carry during travels. kensapothecary.com.my

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Italian jeweller Damiani has revived the forgotten charm of the past through its Juliette collection of gold and diamond rings, necklaces, and earrings. Using diamonds cut in the ‘Dutch rose’ style of the 1500s, the collection is elegant and sophisticated, with each diamond resembling a rosebud about to bloom. The ‘Liberty style’ of the patterns – delicate semicircles merging Oriental influences with fin-de-siècle architectural elements, Art Decò rigour and the delicacy of Art Nouveau – adds a special charm to the pieces. damiani.com

The Escale Time Zone table clock from Louis Vuitton offers a new take on the GMT function and timepiece movements dedicated to modern-day explorations.

It instantly tells time in the 24 time zones defined by Sir Stanford Fleming and ratified by the 1884 International Meridian Conference. The dial is marked with the cities’ initials, in colour and set out in two rows, making this playful travel complication easy to use and understand. louisvuitton.com

2. Uniquely London London by De Beers is an all-white diamond jewellery collection. Inspired by the namesake city, it brings to mind iconic locations such as Albert Bridge, Battersea Light, Elizabeth Tower, London Eye and Thames Path. The five sets showcase exceptional craftsmanship through a beautiful combination of diamond cuts and skillful jewellery techniques. The collection’s debut featured Malaysian actress Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh. debeers.com

4. Celebrating Femininity Roger Dubois’ Velvet by Massaro is designed for sophisticated ladies. It pays tribute to 1950s Hollywood glamour, in particular three female icons: Rita Hayworth, Greta Garbo and Lana Turner.

Each of the available models is driven by a mechanical self-winding movement, complemented by an exquisite strap crafted from authentic Massaro leather.

The watch face is distinguished by splitlevel dials, finely decorated lugs and trompe l’oeil cases. rogerdubuis.com

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6. Masculine Edge For Spring 2017, Dior Homme presents a new sneaker collection designed by artistic director Kris Van Assche. The seven shoe styles are a unique departure for the fashion house, exhibiting a bold visual identity that resonates with a rebellious aesthetic. A colourful and graphic spirit emerges through a variety of artisan techniques, creating a new proposition of footwear to pair with a casual look, a tuxedo or formal suit. dior.com

7. Dive Deep Omega’s Deep Black presents the next step in the evolution of ceramic watchmaking. This new version of the Seamaster Planet Ocean combines both GMT and diving functionalities, which come housed in a large 45.5mm case. On the black and 18K Sedna gold models, the ceramic cases and dials have been polished for a glossy effect. The blue and red versions are brushed for a matte effect that offers better visibility underwater. omegawatches.com

8. A Touch Of Sparkle Swarovski is offering a variety of one-of-akind sparkling figurines – perfect for gifts to celebrate special occasions or add that special touch to your beautiful home. New collections include Crystal Nature, Disney, Mother Nature, Hello Kitty, Brilliant Heart and Lovlots. All of them were created to effortlessly capture memories and emotions that last a lifetime. swarovski.com

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

WINTER IN LONDON

FUN FOR THE FAMILY comes to London at Hyde Park Winter Wonderland, happening from now until 2 January, 2017.

Skate on the outdoor Ice Rink, ride the iconic Giant Observation Wheel or tuck into traditional German fare at the Bavarian Hall. The Zippos Christmas Circus with its aerial shows and clowns will be a treat for the kids, while adrenaline junkies can hop on roller coasters and heart-pumping rides.

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1. Timeless Music

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Usher in the holiday season with Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, performed by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, on 2-3 December. Led by renowned Russian conductor Stanislav Kochanovsky, this world-famous ballet piece will take audiences to the land of the Sugar Plum Fairy with favourites such as the elegant Waltz of Flowers and the seductive Arabian Dance.

The Penang Chingay Festival has roots in China and was first celebrated as a way to appease Taoist deities. Today, this cultural event is most notable for the act of performers balancing stilts and giant flags, and a parade featuring colourful floats, lion and dragon dances, as well as a procession of decorative trishaws. This year’s event falls on 18 December and will move from Padang Brown and through the streets of George Town before ending at the Esplanade.

There’s never been a better place and time to let your hair down than at ZoukOut Singapore, Asia’s largest dance music festival at the beach, which will descend on Siloso Beach, Sentosa, from 9 to 10 December. Some of the biggest names in the electronic dance music scene will make appearances, including Martin Garrix, Alan Walker, Snakehips and Tokimonsta. Get ready to party for two nights from dusk till dawn!

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5. Interactive Art Display

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It’s high summer in Australia, and the Rolex Sydney Hobart Yacht Race is at the forefront of the country’s summer sport activities. The iconic event on 26 December is on its 72nd year and is well known as a challenging race with strong winds and waves. The race course will take participants over more than 1,000 kilometres across the Bass Straits to Hobart in Tasmania for the coveted title of champion.

The HK Pulse 3D Light Show will see dazzling Christmas-themed images come to life on some of Hong Kong’s most iconic buildings, including the Cultural Centre and the Clock Tower at Tsim Sha Tsui. The spectacular light show will feature exciting audiovisual effects, such as creative 3D projections, rhythmic laser lights and catchy beats.

Shows are staged four times nightly until 28 December.

After a gruelling circuit across four countries, the FIM Asia Supermoto Championship comes to Kuala Lumpur for its grand finale on 17-18 December. Combining exciting elements of motocross, dirt track and road racing, the event promises an experience like no other as over 20 international riders from 10 countries contend for the championship title. Expect heart-pumping stunts, from table tops to double jumps and slides on an exclusively constructed track.

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2. Tasty Tasmania

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Seafood lovers shouldn’t miss the 21st anniversary of Sydney Fish Market’s 36-Hour Seafood Marathon, where the city’s best seafood retailers will be staying open for 36 hours, starting from 5 am on 23 December until 5 pm Christmas Eve. Aside from the obvious attraction of endless seafood that can be eaten fresh or cooked, the marathon is also the perfect opportunity to stock up on Christmas supplies, and enjoy quality time with friends and family by the waterside boardwalk.

In the northern hemisphere, December brings winter and snowfall, but it’s all sunny and bright down in Tasmania, which hosts its annual week-long Taste of Tasmania food fair from 28 December to 3 January. Held in Hobart, the food fest showcases why the island is Australia’s best-kept secret when it comes to quality produce, with worldclass cheeses, seafood, wines, ciders, and more sold by dozens of artisanal vendors and producers. While there, check out the restaurant scene, including restaurants like The Source at MONA and Ethos Eat Drink.

Feeling a little worn out from all that holiday feasting?

A visit to meat-free and organic restaurant The Good Co in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, might be the perfect tonic.

Located at the Bon Estates Gallery across from Bangsar Shopping Centre, The Good Co focuses on preparing hearty offerings of salad pots, sandwiches, and coldpressed juices. Among its chief attractions are salad pots with names like Superfit Angmoh (which includes rocket, pesto quinoa, roasted vegetables, and avocado mash); Healthy Organic Nasi Lemak, and Korean Kimchi Cauliflower ‘Fried Rice’. Those looking for a healthy start to the day can opt for the Acai Bowl comprising acai powder, red dragon fruit, bananas, mangoes, strawberries, mint leaves, desiccated coconut, and granolas; or the Skinny Dip, a drink made from the juice of lotus root, green apple, jicama, lemon, honey and mint.

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5. In The Mood For Indigo

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Derived from the Japanese phrase of “I’ll leave it up to you”, the concept of omakase has been a mainstay of Japan’s culinary tradition for centuries. With no ala carte menu, diners are treated to what the chef decides to cook and serve for the day. Sou Omakase at The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur has taken that tradition to inventive heights with lunches and dinners that showcase a smorgasbord of Japanese cuisine and cooking techniques.

Tasked to bring diners on this gastronomic journey is the team led by Yokohamaborn Chef Fukuchi, who has masterfully created new and appetising dishes made with fresh and seasonal ingredients.

Adding to Penang’s reputation as a food haven is Indigo. Located at the awardwinning Cheong Fatt Tze Mansion, the George Town-based restaurant celebrates Malaysian Chinese cuisine through the modern interpretation of Chef Beh Weng Chia, who has worked in restaurants across the U.S., Japan and Australia. Dishes to try include Hokkaido scallops on a bed of capellini with konbu and edamame purée; Salted Egg Grouper with torched octopus and squid ink risotto; and Wagyu Sirloin M7 with Marinated Shimeji.

Not to be missed are its desserts, which incorporate local ingredients like pandan and jackfruit to otherwise-familiar desserts like pudding, panna cotta and crumble.

Nobu, the acclaimed Japanese restaurant on the 56th floor of Menara 3 Petronas in Kuala Lumpur, has introduced a selection of bite-sized sweet and savoury treats for the weekends. The Nobu High Tea features unique Nobu-style canapés and pastries that are as stunning as the views of the KL skyline that the restaurant offers. The menu, crafted by Executive Chef Philip Leong, includes the famed miso-marinated Black Cod with Butter Lettuce, Salmon with Jalapeno Sauce, Lobster & Tofu with Creamy Spicy Sauce, Profiteroles with Miso Custard, Banana Harumaki with Passion Fruit Sauce, and Suntory Whisky Cappuccino.

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The Palm Beach Food & Wine Festival celebrates its 10th anniversary this year with even more culinary delights for visitors to Florida.

Food industry superstars to look out for include chefs Daniel Boulud, Robert Irvine, and Adam Richman of The Travel Channel. Restaurants will be hosting four- or five-course dinners with menus created specially for the festival, while other activities to look forward to include wine and cocktail tastings, cooking demonstrations and classes for kids. Happening 8-11 December at locations around the Palm Beach area.

If you have a cerebral interest in food, the 21st Symposium of Australian Gastronomy is where you should be. Held in Melbourne from 2 to 5 December, the symposium is a gathering of gastronomic scholars, writers and chefs who will ruminate on the future of food under the broader theme of ‘Utopian Appetities’, which is inspired by the 500th anniversary of the publication of Thomas More’s Utopia. Among the key presenters this year are Josh Evans, former Lead Researcher of the Nordic Food Lab; Darra Goldstein, food writer and founding editor of Gastronomica; Stephanie Alexander, founder of the Kitchen Garden Foundation; and Robert Appelbaum, awardwinning author of Dishing It Out: In Search of the Restaurant Experience.

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Savour the best of Bangkok’s cuisine at Soul Food Hong Kong, the first international outpost of Soul Food, which was first started by journalistturned-restaurateur Jarrett Wrisley when he opened Soul Food Mahanakorn in Bangkok’s Sukhumvit Road. This latest branch transports Wrisley’s curiosity and passion for Thai food to Hong Kong’s bustling Elgin Road, where diners can feast on dishes like smoked duck and shiitake mushroom larb; Burmese-style Gaeng Hang Lay, a rich pork belly curry balanced with sour tamarind; Thaistyle fried chicken wings and cashew lemongrass salad; and Kanom Jeen, a fresh noodle dish served with curry from Central Thailand.

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The Dharmawangsa in Jakarta is a living tribute to Indonesia’s rich and varied heritage. From the inviting public spaces to the opulent suites, every detail is designed to recall the cultures of this nation of 13,000 islands, like the blazing sun of the Majapahit Empire and stylised peacocks, a Javanese symbol of pride and beauty. Carefully curated artefacts and modern artworks tell stories inspired by traditions from Sumatra to East Indonesia. The modern Indonesian restaurant is named for the Sriwijaya Empire, and the hotel itself proudly wears the title of the 10thcentury Raja of Medang Mataram, who is revered as a forefather of modern Indonesia.

Swiss hospitality can be found even in the heart of Jeddah, with the opening of Movenpick City Star Jeddah. Sporting 228 rooms, the property blends a classical European-style interior design with a contemporary facade and the latest modern comforts to satisfy business and leisure travellers.

Highlights include a Palladianstyle ballroom, the Al Maha Health Club and Spa, a rooftop swimming pool and three restaurants.

Escape the stresses of city life at The Dusun, a small orchard resort tucked on the fringe of the Berembun Forest Reserve in the Malaysian state of Negeri Sembilan. The family-run place has five houses and two pools, surrounded by a five-hectare orchard. Expect modern comforts such as kitchens and barbecue pits, while still being close to nature. The latest addition to the resort is the Lanai building, which features a Minangkabau roof with views of the jungle and nearby river – perfect for yoga, meditation, meetings, brainstorms and small weddings.

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4. Never A Dull Moment

5. ‘Glamping’ In Style

6. Privacy Guaranteed

Recently refurbished, Hotel Jen Tanglin Singapore has adopted a new brand direction. ‘Leave Boring Behind’ focuses on a comprehensive experience for guests through food, art, after-hours activities and meetings with locals. Explore Singapore’s rich heritage and culture before returning to comfortable accommodations comprising 565 bright and stylish guestrooms with luxury beddings that provide an unforgettable slumber experience. For further relaxation, lounge by the stunning outdoor pool, work out at the 24-hour gym or indulge in holistic spa treatments.

Experience luxury camping or ‘glamping’ when The Ultimate Travelling Camp makes base at Kohima Camp in Nagaland, India, to coincide with the region’s largest celebration of indigenous warrior tribes. Nestled in a secluded forested area with rolling hills, immerse yourself in luxurious services, from personal butlers to unlimited Wi-Fi at the reception tent to 24/7 security and electricity.

Savour world-class cuisine prepared by an inhouse chef. Each tent also comes with an ensuite bathroom with access to hot and cold water as well as colonial furniture. The camps will be available for stay until 12 December.

Enjoy your own private paradise at Amanpulo, a resort which spans the entire island of Pamalican in the Philippines.

Fringed by a powdery white beach and the pristine reefs of the Sulu sea, there are 42 casitas and 16 villas available for stay along the shoreline and hillside. Explore the island on an electric buggy, pamper yourself at the hilltop Aman Spa or indulge in sumptuous meals at one of the various dining venues.

Couples seeking a once-in-a-lifetime experience can consider exchanging their wedding vows on the shore at sunset beneath palm or bamboo arches.

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8. Lush Sanctuary

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Spread across a kilometre of beachfront at Phu Quoc Island, Vietnam, is Mango Bay Resort, a premium eco-friendly experience featuring 44 rooms and villas. Rooms are designed to merge seamlessly with the surrounding landscape and look out to sea so guests can be lulled to sleep with the sound of waves lapping on the shore. Regal four-poster beds, terracotta floors, banana leaf roots and rustic wooden furniture complete the ultimate tropical experience.

On the pristine shores of Nusa Dua lies Club Med Bali Resort, the perfect sanctuary to unwind and rejuvenate both body and soul. Take a dip in the adults-only Zen Pool, which overlooks a lush field of palm trees, then tuck into a meal at the resort’s floating restaurant offering delectable al fresco dining. The kids aren’t left out as they can play in the splash pool or adventure on the trapeze, while adults immerse themselves in the local culture at nearby temples or pamper themselves at Spa by Mandara. Also available are traditional Balinese cooking lessons and evening shows.

A journey back in time best describes a stay at the iconic Dar Ahlam. This 19th-century Kasbah lies on the fringes of the Moroccan desert in Ouarzazate and was once the Sultan’s hunting ground. Giving guests peace and privacy to escape it all, the hotel features 14 rooms, all with views of the Atlas mountain, while each suite is individually designed with en-suite bathrooms, fireplaces, outdoor terraces and private swimming pools. Dining is a one-of-a-kind affair, with meals crafted from local ingredients sourced from the souk or grown in the hotel’s garden.

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Exhibitions, news + reviews

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Fashion visionaries Viktor & Rolf share iconic pieces from their 25-year-long career in the very first exhibition dedicated to their work.

‘Viktor & Rolf: Fashion Artists’ at the NGV in Melbourne, Australia thoroughly explores the design duo’s mission to create “wearable art”. On show are over 40 of their most breath-taking and innovative haute-couture pieces, as well as earlier designs from their vast archive. ngv.vic.gov.au

During the 1950s the arts scene experienced a seismic shift when its ‘capital’ moved from Paris to New York.

The Royal Academy of Art’s current show, ‘Abstract Impressionism‘ presents a collection of work from the leading artists working in New York during this pivotal time. The show will include paintings from the likes of Pollock, Rothko, Still, Newman and Kline, whose disregard for the ‘rules’ and conventions of painting instigated a radical movement that redefined the experience of art as a two-way encounter between the artist and viewer. Not since the late ‘50s has this movement been documented in such detail, so if you’re in London this December, it’s not to be missed! royalacademy.org.uk

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See ‘Kylie On Stage’ for free at the Arts Centre Melbourne this month.

Unfortunately, the queen of disco won’t be performing live. Instead ‘Kylie On Stage’ is an exhibition that gathers all the magnificent costumes Kylie Minogue has worn on tour. It’s the first show of its kind dedicated to the Aussie pop star and gives fans a rare glimpse behind the scenes. “Touring and live performance has been such a big part of my life and my development as an artist, so I’m thrilled that Arts Centre Melbourne are staging this free national exhibition,” says Minogue. artscentremelbourne.com.au

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This month The Core Design Gallery in Selangor, Malaysia presents ‘Life Between The Dots’, a solo exhibition of Malaysian artist Fauzin Mustafa’s work. Fauzin rose to prominence in the art scene during the 1990s, while Malaysia was experiencing rapid social changes and development. Through his minimalist mixed media work, which often features batik and Malay iconography, Fauzin was able to communicate these social and economic shifts while maintaining a sense of belonging and familiarity. For ‘Life Between The Dots’ he has created a new set of mixed-media pieces that celebrate Malaysian heritage using contemporary methods. The exhibition is open to visitors from 2 December through 30 February. coredesigngallery.com

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6. Head In The Clouds If you’re flying to or from Schiphol Airport in Amsterdam, be sure to check out artist Daan Roosegaarde’s incredible skyscape that spreads for 100 metres across an entire wall in Departure Hall 3. Entitled Beyond, Roosegaarde used innovative printing technology and LED lights to create a sense of depth and to give the image a 3D effect. The mural has a calming effect on the hustle-and-bustle atmosphere of the busy airport.

Roosegaarde hopes those who take a moment to look at the sky-scape’s rolling clouds will “start dreaming again and find their own stories in them”. Beyond is a permanent fixture at Schiphol Airport and is accessible to all passengers. schiphol.com

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Global Citizen

Photography Winnie Chin, Opera Gallery, Singapore

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What do you love most about this city?

How it's always alive and bustling.

Something about the locals.

Warm, polite and helpful.

What is your favourite local dish and where can we find it?

Madam Kwan's Nasi Lemak. It's the best! And a banana leaf rice meal at Annapurna Mess.

What do you find most refreshing about this city?

The variety of world-class cuisines.

Where would you take a first-timer to in this city?

To enjoy the local yet diverse cuisine from banana leaf rice to nasi lemak to hokkien mee. It will be an all-day gastronomic experience unique to Malaysia.

What is the one thing that the first-timer must do in this city?

Embrace the multiracial culture and experience their offerings from food to history.

The best place to have dinner with: a. family – Restoran Green View in Petaling Jaya. b. friends – any of the Madam Kwan’s outlets.

The best thing about the locals.

Warm, friendly and easy-going.

Name one souvenir to bring home.

A kebaya (Malay traditional dress).

Where is the best place to shop for souvenirs?

At Central Market. They have some very good quality variety there.

Five words that sum up this city.

Cosmopolitan, vibrant, multi-cultural, paradise.

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Where might we find you at 1 am in this city?

At the local mamak. Where else in the world can I go for supper?!

The one place that everyone must visit.

The British Museum to see its collection of artefacts from all over the world.

The one local dish that everyone must try.

Their version of chicken tikka.

The best thing you can do here for free.

Spend time in one of the beautiful parks.

A lesson learnt from this city.

How it keeps reinventing itself to stay ahead and relevant.

What was the best experience for you?

Watching Liverpool FC play against Manchester United FC. The atmosphere at the stadium during these matches is intense but so exciting!

What was the best piece of souvenir you took home from here?

A fridge magnet! It’s simple but it’s a meaningful keepsake.

The one thing you would do again if you went back.

Watch another football match!

Name something they have here that you wished you had at home: Historical sites which are so well preserved.

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The owner of Desire Aesthetics, the award-winning medical aesthetics group in Singapore, shares her travel hits in Kuala Lumpur and London.

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than most. We always want to cut it back and still further back because we don’t like the creepie crawlies and because we are afraid of the ancient spirits told in night-time ghost stories that are said to be lurking behind every tree and under every dead leaf.

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IT WOULD MAKE A GOOD START to a horror movie. Innocent travellers land in a small aircraft at an isolated airstrip deep in the Borneo jungle. There is no road to Mulu and the only connection to the outside world is this plane or five hours on a longboat down the winding river. Rising above the valley floor are huge limestone hills draped in jungle and fast moving rain clouds. And inside those hills are some of the largest caves in the world, home to millions of bats and also something dark and ancient that the unsuspecting travellers will inadvertently unleash.

in a luxurious five-star resort and the park is run with excellent friendly efficiency. Any lingering fear I might have had of the jungle was easily dispelled by the deep knowledge of our guides and the fact that we crisscrossed through it on elevated boardwalks. It was as if we were inside and surrounded by the jungle but somehow removed from it. We had been given that rare opportunity to be inside looking deeper in.

Unlike the bleakness of the desert or the tamed landscape of Europe, the jungle seems to offer no easy answers, only a multitude of difficult questions. I’m wary of the jungle myself but I try to remember what F. Spencer Chapman said about it. Chapman fought a private guerrilla campaign deep in the Malayan jungle for three years during the Second World War and he famously said that the jungle is neutral; it has neither friends nor enemies. He suffered through dysentery, malaria and near starvation but consoled himself with the idea that the jungle treated everyone equally. His wisdom filled me with courage as I perused the room service menu in my luxury chalet. I had the club sandwich, cranked up the air-con and watched Batman Begins. But I understood something of the awful deprivations that Chapman went through because the room did not have Wi-Fi.

The travellers, an oddball mix of European and Malaysian backpackers and flashpackers, will suddenly be thrown together, quickly losing their innocence in their desperate fight to survive the unknown horrors of the jungle. Although I didn’t see any Americans when I visited Sarawak’s Mulu National Park, I would like the role of me in this movie to be played by Jason Bateman, but I am prepared to accept Ryan Gosling. If there are any Hollywood movie execs reading this then, yes, the film rights are still available but I have to tell you that Steven Spielberg is interested.

The movie could be…terrifying!

We walked through the jungle at night and all around were those strange unseen bellowing, squawking, burping noises that can only grow more sinister in the imagination. But when our guide shone his torchlight onto a peculiar insect calmly raising and lowering its wings to emit a loud hum, it didn’t seem scary anymore. And when he shone his torchlight on a scorpion hiding in a tree, it wasn’t a cue for fear but wonderment. Of course it will be scary when it turns out to be one of the giant flying scorpions that I plan to put in the movie. Our guide explained that the best way to walk through the jungle at night is with bare feet, silently pushing away the foliage and then sliding your foot forward. I wish I had knowledge like that.

On our final day in the Mulu National Park, we trekked to Deer Cave. It was astonishing. Man can never build a hall as vast as Deer Cave. An unfamiliar narrow frequency of sunlight enters through the mouth of the cave to light a floor of burnished Martian red. The oddball group of travellers noted that the spectacle of the cave could not be captured in a photograph, so for once we all stopped trying and just experienced the moment. We kept going deeper into the cave and the ceiling kept getting higher and higher until we saw a small patch of black way up above that was a million bats. Away from the confusion of the jungle there was now only the muted sound of distant bats and an underground river somewhere far below, and it was possible to understand why humans have been coming to these caves for well over a million years: to find shelter, safety and possibly, some answers.

But in reality, a trip to the Mulu Caves is not terrifying at all. On the short flight from Miri, we were served packets of Milo and in the seat pocket was a copy of Going Places. We stayed

Most people are afraid of the jungle. Almost all Malaysians can see the jungle in the distance every single day and yet Malaysians are curiously even more terrified of the jungle

As you are reading this, you are travelling to somewhere. I can only hope for your sake that you are travelling to Sarawak’s Mulu Caves.

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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Creative Jakarta Pack your sense of adventure and hit the streets of Indonesia’s colourful capital.

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PREPARE FOR TRAFFIC Jakarta is infamous for its macet (traffic), which gets worse in rainy season. Make long car trips more comfortable by taking bottled water, a book or your iPad, and allow plenty of extra time to get to the airport.

PRACTICE PATIENCE Be like a local and keep calm even on the worst traffic days. Don’t overload your schedule and be flexible! Indonesians have a saying for their relaxed attitude to time – jam karet (rubber time).

GET THE APPS One of the fastest ways to travel around Jakarta is by ojek (motorcycle taxi). GoJek is an application that allows you to order an ojek on demand, similar to Uber. Your rider will provide you with a helmet and face mask.

BOUTIQUE HOTELS For an intimate hotel stay, check in at Artotel or Kosenda, where art and design are used to playful effect. For something really different, consider a one-month residency at Songolas, a leafy artists’ retreat that hosts workshops on yoga, tie-dyeing and ceramics.

RECLAIM THE STREETS Every Sunday from 6 am to 11 am, the main roads of Jalan Thamrin and Jalan Sudirman are closed to traffic for Car Free Day. Thousands of Jakarta citizens join the carnivallike atmosphere, taking the chance to run, ride bicycles and skate without fear of cars.

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SEE THE OLD TOWN The historic heart of the city, Kota Tua, is now the subject of a revitalisation project to recapture the magic of old Batavia. It has some of the city’s best examples of colonialstyle buildings, including Café Batavia, the

perfect spot to soak up the atmosphere of Fatahillah Square, where three of the city’s best museums are located.

BUT FIRST, COFFEE Indonesia grows some of the world’s best coffee, and Jakarta has an exciting café scene to match. Get your caffeine fix with espresso and pour-over drinks at Giyanti Coffee Roastery, ST ALi or One Fifteenth Coffee.

MALL CULTURE Jakarta’s big malls are like small cities in themselves. Plaza Indonesia and Grand Indonesia are the two giant malls at Bundaran HI (Hotel Indonesia Roundabout).

Inside you will find luxury stores, national and international retail brands, restaurants and cinemas.

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Practical Advice LANGUAGE Thank you – terima kasih How are you?

– apa kabar?

How much is it?

– berapa harganya?

Expensive – mahal Spicy – pedas Delicious – enak

PACK WISE The rainy season is October to April but the weather is becoming more unpredictable. Pack lightweight, modest clothing and enclosed, sturdy shoes, a folding umbrella and disposable rain jacket. Women could carry a fan, and a light scarf comes in handy.

TAKE CARE Be mindful of your possessions, particularly in busy markets like Tanah Abang, where pickpockets operate.

Wear mosquito repellent and stay hydrated. Beat the heat inside malls, or at parks like Taman Suropati, a cool oasis that’s great for people-watching.

ROOFTOP DRINKS Watch the sun set over the city with a cool drink in hand at a rooftop bar. Hause and Awan Lounge serve cocktails and tasty bites in a relaxed atmosphere, while SKYE Bar and La Vue draw a more glamourous crowd.

EAT ON THE STREET Every night on Jalan H. Agus Salim (known locally as Jalan Sabang) you can fill your belly with a variety of Indonesian street food for only a few dollars. Try sate ayam (chicken skewers), nasi goreng gila (crazy fried rice, where creative ingredients are added) and martabak manis (sweet pancakes). The rujak (spicy fruit salad) and es cendol (shaved ice drinks) will look tempting, but it’s safer to try ice-based drinks and desserts in restaurants.

BEAUTIFUL SOUVENIRS Alun Alun Indonesia at Grand Indonesia is a one-stop shop for Indonesian-made products including homeware, jewellery, toys and food. It’s particularly good for batik clothing in modern designs. For offbeat gifts, hunt for treasures in the fascinating antique stalls on Jalan Surabaya. Some things may not be as old and rare as claimed, and bargain hard!

CREATIVE NEIGHBOURHOOD The neighbourhood of Kemang, an expat hotspot 10 kilometres south of the city centre, is a hub for creatives. See quality Javanese

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furniture at stores like Confetti, contemporary local art at Dia.lo.gue and enjoy French canelés at Sophie Authentique. Many small stores here are closed on Sundays.

MANGROVE WALK The mangrove forest at Pantai Indah Kapuk is an unexpected pocket of nature, made accessible to the public by wooden boardwalks. A small entry fee applies to keep the delicate ecosystem healthy for its resident wildlife.

NATIONAL TREASURES Learn more about the history and cultures of the entire Indonesian archipelago by exploring the treasures of the National Museum. The Indonesian Heritage Society gives regular guided tours in English, French, Korean and Japanese.

OBAMA’S BEGINNINGS US President Barack Obama is one of Jakarta’s most famous former residents. He went to the public elementary school SDN Menteng 01, where there’s a bronze statue of the president as a 10-year-old.

SHORT GETAWAYS For a seaside escape, depart early for the harbour at Ancol, in the city’s north, and join a boat trip to the Thousand Islands. In general, the islands further from the city have

cleaner water and are best for swimming and water sports. For a green getaway, visit the city of Bogor about 60 kilometres from Jakarta. Bogor’s rainy climate makes it the perfect location for Bogor Botanical Gardens, where 14,000 different plant species thrive. Flower lovers will enjoy the colourful collection in the orchid house, while everyone else will appreciate the open space for walking and picnicking.

MEET THE MAKERS Learn new skills and meet modern artisans by joining a workshop at Indoestri, a space where adults can get creative with classes on making your own leather bag, desk lamp or ukulele!

WORLD CLASS JAZZ The Java Jazz Festival (3-5 March 2017) is one of the world’s largest annual jazz festivals.

The event has hosted acclaimed national and international artists, including Jamie Cullum, Joss Stone and the late Natalie Cole.

INDEPENDENT ARTS Each year, Komunitas Salihara presents about 100 performances of dance, music and theatre, as well as literary discussions, art exhibitions and films. It’s a proudly alternative arts space, independent of government or foreign embassies.

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CURRENCY 20000 Indonesia’s currency 0 code for Rupiahs is 000 IDR, and the currency 10 10000 symbol is Rp. The 50000 largest note is IDR 5000 100,000 (approximately USD7) but you should have plenty of smaller notes (IDR 50,000/ IDR 20,000/IDR 10,000) ready to pay for street food and ojeks.

GIVE YOUR HAIR A HOLIDAY A creambath must be one of the most efficient spa treatments – maximum relaxation for minimum time and expense.

Jakarta has many good spas offering traditional hair, scalp and neck massages, but try Taman Sari Royal Heritage or any Martha Tilaar spa for premium products made with local ingredients.

STREET SMARTS The three-wheel vehicles on Jakarta’s streets are bajaj (pronounced ba-jai). They come in two colours – orange bajajs are petrol-fuelled and are being phased out in preference for the blue, gas-powered models.

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Full Steam Ahead The call to lead Malaysia Airlines – what were your first thoughts?

Give it my best shot. If you are going to take on a challenge well, it might as well be the biggest one you can find. I guess life is not complete unless your heart skips a beat. I thought it would be a huge amount of hard work but I am not afraid of that.

What are your priorities right now for the airline?

Safety is always the number one priority and we are massively focused on that with multiple initiatives. Second is making the customers happy. That goes from making it easy to book a flight at a great price to ensuring a great customer experience. Thirdly, lifting staff morale is essential. The Malaysia Airlines family is now focused on making our business the pride of the nation again.

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Chief Executive Officer Peter Bellew is steering the course to return Malaysia Airlines to glory.

Will you have any new aircraft arriving in 2017?

Yes. We start delivery of the wonderful Airbus A350 aircraft in 2017. This is a large wide-body plane with incredible comfort for customers in all classes. We have ordered six aircraft and they will operate to London and within Australia and Asia. The A350 has amazing space, light and mood on board. There are fewer pillars, wider seats and aisles. A super new IFE system is embedded in the floor, which gives more seat space. In 2019, we have the first delivery of the new Boeing 737Max, which will also have lie-flat beds in business class.

Why did you do a deal with Liverpool Football Club?

Liverpool are one of the most popular sports clubs across all of Asia. In Malaysia, they have been a much-loved brand for the last 50 years. The club has a family ethos that matches

Sharing a light moment with Liverpool FC Commercial Director, Olly Dale

How is the new Malaysia Airlines progressing?

We are a bit ahead of our financial projections for the new Malaysia Airlines. Many customer service improvements have taken place in 2016 with more to follow in 2017.

Customers are giving us positive feedback on the new food offering, new seats, better punctuality and improved timetables. The mood is good and we are looking forward to a positive 2017.

What changes will we see to the business product in the future?

On our wide-body Airbus aircraft, we are completing the installation of new fully lie-flat bed seats in business class.

The new product has been very popular since we rolled it out. Customers are enjoying getting five hours or more sleep after enjoying our wonderful Malaysian cuisine.

It has given a big boost to our business on the Australia, New Zealand, Japan and India routes. Super new menus for business travellers are now available on all our flights.

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the Malaysia Airlines culture. Our airline is rapidly expanding across China where Liverpool are incredibly popular. The global partnership with Liverpool Football Club will rapidly give exposure to Malaysia Airlines. It is a great opportunity for us to expand our Business internationally.

How important is Malaysia as a destination for Malaysia Airlines?

Malaysia is an incredible country full of every imaginable experience for visitors. There is a wonderful tourism product range and I think the industry is just starting with huge potential for growth. For Malaysia Airlines, we are just scratching the surface of the opportunity of this remarkable country.

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Any news on the Enrich loyalty programme?

It will be easier to redeem Enrich points in 2017 and we will be more generous with the points awarded particularly for business travellers. Our sister airline FireFly, which operates superb business services from the Subang Skypark Terminal, will join Enrich in 2017. There will be a range of great offers for members and we plan to expand the number of partners by 20 percent in 2017.

Are you starting a low-cost airline?

No. Our economy service is great value for money.

Malaysia Airlines offers incredible value for money with our all-inclusive fares in economy starting from just USD25 (RM99). Our fares include a 30kg bag allowance, a meal, all airport taxes and credit card charges. Other airlines offer fares, which when you add on all the extras, are often higher than Malaysia Airlines.

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What expansion are you planning in 2017?

The global megatrend in tourism is China. Malaysia Airlines will start nine new routes to China in 2017 with direct services from Penang to both Shenzhen and Shanghai. Kota Kinabalu will see a new service to Tianjin. Kuala Lumpur will get new services to Haikou, Nanjing, Fuzhou, Wuhan, Chengdu and Chongqing. Chinese visitors love to visit Malaysia where many people speak their language, restaurants serve their favourite food, and they get incredible value for money. In most cases, flights are under four hours and prices start from just USD39 (RM173). We are looking at some other route opportunities in ASEAN as airport charges have dropped in Malaysia recently.

What are your hopes and dreams for the airline and the staff?

We are a very united family at Malaysia Airlines. We have faced remarkable challenges and are starting to see great progress in 2016. It is getting better every day and I am confident we can rebuild Malaysia Airlines to being the pride of the nation again.

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So many places but I am only starting. A day walking around the old town of Malacca and randomly being invited into a 150 year old barn with original horse drawn carriages is a great memory.

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• FAVOURITE AREA TO HANG OUT IN KUALA LUMPUR?

Kampung Baru late at night is fun. Foodie heaven. The many live music venues have great musicians.

• REGULAR RESTAURANT? Mont Kiara is super!

Ravi’s Banana Leaf in Solaris

• FAVOURITE MALAYSIAN DISH? Banana leaf rice with curry and dried chillies is memorable.

• SOME MALAY WORDS YOU KNOW.

Lah! (and the 50 ways to say it), Bro!, Terima kasih, Pergh!, Otai – and of course Mat Salleh!

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MALAYSIAN QUIRK? Definitely the 50 different ways to use the word Lah which expresses 50 different sentiments.

• FAVOURITE PASTIME? Hanging out with the family and playing the guitar.

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TREASURED POSSESSION? lovely wife.

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• WORDS OR PHRASES YOU OVERUSE? Erm, eh? and no.

• WHAT IS YOUR MOTTO? Always look on the bright side of life.

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Malaysia's theatre doyenne Jo Kukathas takes a wider stage.

THESE DAYS WE DON’T SEE Jo Kukathas as often as we used to in the Malaysian theatre scene. That’s because in the past few years, she has been a marquee name among Singapore’s theatre fans. With Nadirah, Cuckoo Birds, Parah/ Pariah, Cooling-Off Day, Dreamplay: Asian Boys Vol 1, and Another Country, just to name a few, Kukathas’ work has taken her across the causeway in the last few years. In 2017, she will be heading to Singapore, Melbourne and Berlin.

Unlike Singapore, opportunities, including the availability of funding, are not readily available in Malaysia, she says.

“I don’t have any projects here next year that are definite.

This is the state of the financial situation,” she says, bluntly.

Her last projects in Malaysia were in 2015 when she directed Another Country and The Instant Café Theatre’s D’State of D’Nation.

A director, actor, and storyteller, Kukathas has entertained and educated her audience through the years with her masterpieces. As one of three founders of the 27-year-old Instant Café Theatre, the group jolted and delighted the art scene with its political satire and biting comedy at a time when talk of politics or open criticism of the establishment were a no-no.

With her career spanning nearly three decades, Kukathas continues to take her audiences through tough topics such as politics, religion, race and gender. Next year, she hopes to get funding to restage one of her powerful plays Nadirah, which dwells on issues of religion and acceptance. She thinks that the play should be staged again despite the sensitivities involved. “I think this is one of the reason why we have to make art. This is what we need because, otherwise, we are constantly told not to understand other people. The purpose of art is to make us see ourselves,” she explains.

It is interesting to note that Kukathas is increasingly directing plays in the national language, Bahasa Malaysia. Having

spent her formative years abroad, she never learnt the language formally. When she first returned to the country after years overseas, she only knew three words – bola (ball), kucing (cat) and sekolah (school). She picked up the language on the go and through theatre. “It is not a difficult language but it is a subtle language. I am glad to be able to direct more and more plays in Malay because I really enjoy it. Directing in a language which is not your first language, you somehow become more circumspect,” she says.

Not only does she speak the language fluently now, Kukathas no longer feels like a misfit in her own country, unlike when she first returned to Malaysia in the 1980s. “(Maybe it’s) because I met a lot of other misfits,” she laughed. “Maybe in a way, it is not a bad thing to be a misfit.

I have always been wary of any kind of herd mentality. Of course, people look for their own tribe. The thing is you can’t have something in common with everybody. You will be a misfit in somebody’s world,” she says.

Living abroad gave Kukathas a different perspective on life and people

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Living abroad as a child has also shaped her views towards life and people. Her late father K. Das was with the Malaysian Foreign Service and later became the bureau chief for the Far Eastern Economic Review magazine based in Hong Kong.

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“Those things influence you. Living in different places, different cultural identities. You become adaptable. You become flexible. You don’t think that’s the only world there is. You don’t think you are the most important country in the world. If you only know your own country, you think your country is special. Of course it is special to you but other people’s country is also special to them. As a child living in different places, you accept that there are huge differences in people and you don’t judge them. You don’t question those things you observe about people with different cultural practices,” explains Kukathas, who then recounts her experience of discovering snow for the first time in Australia, and the lessons she received from her piano teacher on how to use the chopsticks while she was living in Hong Kong.

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Kukathas cannot remember the last time she took a vacation. “I have been working in Singapore so much that when I come home, I just want to be at home,” she says as she gently strokes Kahoe, the orange tabby she shares a home with in the quiet suburb of Petaling Jaya. Travel, these days, is for work and visiting her diasporic family in different parts of the world. But Spain, Turkey, Laos, and Jaffna in Sri Lanka, where her family originates, are the few places she hopes to set foot on soon.

“Travel is important to gain knowledge. You see things that you don’t know. The Quran said go until China to seek knowledge. Travel is supposed to broaden your mind.

Journey is what I see on the way. Pilgrimage is to find what I don’t know. I think it is human instinct to travel and to go places to discover more about one’s self and the world, which is very humbling,” she says.

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Variants of biryani, a fragrant dish of rice layered with meat, fish or vegetables, are a staple across much of India and Pakistan; to those who know a thing or two about food, though, Hyderabad’s take on the classic is the finest you’ll find anywhere in the world. Here, basmati rice is steamed in an airtight pot with chicken or lamb marinated in yogurt and spices, and laced generously with cardamom and cloves. Debates rage across the city about who has the best biryani – Hotel Shadab, Café Bahar and Shah Ghouse all have fervent followings -– but the homegrown chain Paradise might be the most foreigner-friendly. Head to the original Secunderabad flagship, which opened in the 1950s, and take your pick of one of the many spotless dining rooms spanning multiple levels.

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CULTURE BREAK 8 pm A former home in a quiet Banjara Hills lane was converted into a refuge for Hyderabadi creative types back in 2010.

Lamakaan buzzes throughout the day with young thinkers brainstorming new ideas over chai, and on any given weekend, the space plays host to theatrical productions, comedy shows, concerts, Pecha Kucha presentation evenings and literary festivals. Check the schedule online

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to see what’s running; recent events have included cooking classes, a quiz night and a Hindi play.

SATURDAY ART & COFFEE 11 am Curious about the artistic talent emerging from this region of India? Then a visit to the Kalakriti Art Gallery at Banjara Hills Road No. 10 is a requisite. Here, you’ll browse works

by B. Srinivas Reddy, Kauser Qureshi, Balaji Ponna and Muktinath Mondal – but first, brunch. At the adjacent Gallery Café, choose from ice cream waffles, a corn-andspinach focaccia sandwich or a paneer-paratha-tortilla wrap. Just be sure to have your cappuccino with a slice of cardamom-spiced carrot cake.

contemporary fashion scene is evolving as well. Almari is a glossy showroom for the country's top fashion designers, and the glittery blouses and purses suspended from the ceiling give the space a gallery-like feel. For a more traditional ambience, head to Manomay, an opulent boutique modelled after the 18th-century Chowmahalla Palace in Hyderabad’s Old City. The warren of rooms is the setting for designs by Astha Narang, Kiran Uttam Ghosh, Ranna Gill and more, and the interior’s Old World details are thoughtfully conceived: An antique palanquin serves as a showcase; an intricately carved bookshelf doubles as a shoe rack.

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From a faux palace, make your way to a real one. The late19th-century Falaknuma Palace stands high atop a hill overlooking Hyderabad’s Old City, but it might well be from FASHION FINDS 1 pm another world altogether. The architecture and interiors are While Hyderabadi attire is synonymous with opulent an unexpected mix of English, Venetian, Japanese, French, threadwork, heavy tiers of silk and gilded beading, the Chinese and Moghul influences. The opulent estate once served as a guesthouse for royal visitors of the Nizam, Hyderabad’s fabulously wealthy erstwhile ruler. In 2010 1121329_CEL_GP_Blur 2016-11-14T09:46:46+08:00 it was transformed into one of India’s finest palace hotels.

Even if an overnight stay is a touch too pricey, you can always make a reservation for a meal and request a guided tour.

Afternoon tea begins at 3.30 pm at the Celeste restaurant, near the Gol Bungalow terrace with its gilded dome. Choose from an English high tea with sandwiches and biscuits or a Nizami version with samosas and pakoras; either repast is fit for a king. Visitors need a reservation for tea or for a meal at one of the restaurants to make it past the gates.

A VIEW WORTH THE CLIMB 5 pm At the heart of Hyderabad’s Old City, Charminar, an archway and mosque constructed in 1591 by the then-ruler Mohammad Quli Qutub Shah to commemorate the end of a plague outbreak, is Hyderabad’s most widely recognised landmark – there’s even a gilded tribute erected in the city’s ultramodern information technology hub, about 13 miles

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5 away. Make a circuit around the structure, admiring its intricate domes and minarets hewed from limestone and granite, but be sure to climb to the top for a panoramic lateafternoon view over the chaotic lanes of the old city below.

It’s a fairly easy walk up (albeit through an ancient and very congested staircase), and admission is a mere USD1.50 (100 rupees, RM6.30) per person for non-Indians.

GLITTERING GIFTS 6 pm Despite its landlocked location, Hyderabad is lovingly referred to as the City of Pearls, thanks to its bustling jewellery trade. And while diamond mines outside the city may have unearthed some of the world’s most famous diamonds – the Kohinoor and Hope among them – there is bling for every budget on offer in Hyderabad. In one of the lively arteries off the Charminar, Laad Bazaar is famed for its glittery glass bangles in every conceivable color and pattern; don’t leave the city without at least an armful, either for yourself or as an inexpensive gift.

THROWBACK DINING 8 pm Many Indians lament the decline of the beloved Irani café; the team behind the ultrahip SodaBottleOpenerWala went ahead and reinvented one. The original Irani cafés were once a mainstay in Mumbai’s Parsi community, thanks to their lively ambience and staples like berry pulao (rice with vegetables, nuts and berries) and bun-maska (bread and butter). The playful SodaBottleOpenerWala, a chain with outposts in Delhi, Hyderabad, Mumbai, and Bangalore, is a whimsical tribute to retro café culture, from the throwback interiors (checkerboard floors, vintage photographs, an old jukebox) to the food (eggs kejriwal, mutton dhansak, kheema pav).

SUNDAY BREAKFAST OF CHAMPIONS 9 am Kick off your day with the ultimate South Indian breakfast.

The strictly vegetarian Minerva Coffee Shop is perennially

packed, drawing a loyal following for its behemoth crispy masala dosa (crepe) with all the fixings – sambar, curried potatoes, and coconut, ginger and tomato chutneys. If you come after 11.30 pm, it’s also worth considering the idli, vada or traditional South Indian thali, a round tray dressed with a banana leaf laden with puris, rasam and lentils, curd and more. Try them all for less than USD7.50 (500 rupees, RM31) and wash it all down with a strong filter coffee.

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CEMETERY OF THE SULTANS 11 am While the sprawling Golconda Fort and the nearby Qutub Shahi Tombs are best visited in the same trip, if time is an issue, choose the atmospheric tombs. The 106-acre spread is dotted with dozens of domed mausoleums housing the remains of the Qutub Shahi dynasty’s sultans and their families, dating back to the 16th and 17th centuries. Even if you’ve visited the necropolis before, it’s well worth a return: The tombs are in the midst of a huge restoration project undertaken by the Aga Khan Trust For Culture, and the gleaming white domes of the refreshed structures stand in stark contrast to the weatherworn buildings awaiting their turn for a face-lift. In fact, the makeover might render the tombs unrecognisable to most Hyderabadis, who’ve long loved their distinctive sepia tint. And speaking of love: be prepared to dodge plenty of couples who duck behind the colonnades for romantic interludes.

SNACKS AND SOUVENIRS 2 pm On your way out of Hyderabad, stop by the gleaming Banjara Hills branch of Karachi Bakery. You can stock up on prepacked boxes of their famed tutti-frutti-studded fruit biscuits, laced with rosewater; if those are too cloying for your tastes, opt for the salty-sweet Osmania biscuits instead – invented as a digestive by the Nizam’s doctors, they’re now a teatime essential in Hyderabad. You can also cobble together a quick lunch from Indian snack staples here: veggie puffs, tandoori paneer sandwiches and pav bhaji.

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Chocha Foodstore “Chocha is basically from the Hakka language, meaning sit down and drink tea,” explains Shin Chang, a co-founder of this destination on the fringes of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown. Endowed with a sun-soaked courtyard that’s a haven for Instagrammers, Chocha occupies a row of shop-houses with genuine old-world charm that dates back decades. “We hope to set an example for stopping unnecessary demolitions of old buildings by revitalising our part of KL and Chinatown,” Shin elaborates. The kitchen embraces comfort cooking that speaks of Asian inspirations and ingredients, such as steamed barley and rice, topped with pan-seared duck breast and crispy dried shrimp, complemented by herbs cultivated in the courtyard. facebook.com/chocha.foodstore

Flint Resetting the conversation for where to eat in Kuala Lumpur’s suburb of Ampang, this two-storey retreat channels a rustic hunting-lodge motif, with local acacia firewood setting the scene around the open kitchen. Charcoal-and-kindling ovens yield sumptuous dishes like Wagyu beef brisket slow-roasted on embers for half a day. “Flint focuses on soulful braised dishes as well as smoky chargrilled meats and seafood dishes,” says founder Wong Yin-How. “Underpinning it are organic greens from our vegetable patch in Cameron Highlands in Pahang state, local freerange chicken, and wild-caught seafood from our shores.” goingplacesmagazine.com / 53 / December 2016

EATING OUT IN MALAYSIA has become more engaging than ever, with an emerging crop of distinctive restaurants that dish out delicious surprises with imaginative flair. To help you keep track, here are 10 notable new eateries that boast a compelling diversity of character.

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Flowers In The Window With its welcomingly leafy interior, Flowers In The Window has become a popular hangout in Malaysia’s southernmost Johor Bahru city. Fresh and dried flowers and plants are exhibited for sale, so some customers swing by for bouquets whilst savouring sandwiches, stews, cakes and coldpressed juices. “Visually some may say that our restaurant appears chaotic, with plants hanging from beams, bikes mounted on the walls, bookshelves bursting at the seams, and baking ingredients scattered across the counter, but that’s what sets us apart,” declares Holly Withers, who runs the restaurant’s food operations. instagram.com/flowersinthewindow09

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Kenny Hills Bistro “Our little bistro is about drawing people from different cultures living in this community together to enjoy each other’s favourite comfort food,” says Au Tai Hon, founder of this space in Kuala Lumpur’s tony Bukit Tunku residential area (formerly known as Kenny Hills). The bistro’s repertoire evolves as day turns into night, from lunches of roast duck with rice to dinners of prime beef burgers with house-baked buns. Some patrons find themselves becoming friends of the bistro’s owners. “One of our regulars even offered us her grandma’s traditional recipe for beef rendang with organic red rice lemang,” adds Tai Hon. facebook.com/kennyhillsbistro

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As its name suggests, this new hotspot in Kuala Lumpur’s Pudu enclave tackles hoppers – pancakes inspired by South Indian and Sri Lankan traditions, made with a naturally fermented rice and coconut milk batter – representing a family passion of Malaysian sisters Sugania and Nishalni Naidu, who grew up relishing their mother’s homemade hoppers. Their hoppers feature inventively experimental fillings with a Malaysian spin – the signature combination of caramelised chicken curry, anchovy chilli paste, groundnuts and cucumbers reflects the flavours of Malaysia’s national dish, nasi lemak. facebook.com/hopperskl

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Nestled in the compound of Fort Cornwallis, a colonial-era landmark in George Town, the capital of northern Penang island, Kota (which means ‘fort’ in the Malay language) conveys a playful take on Penang’s culinary heritage.

Traditional prawn noodles are reinterpreted as capellini with a bisque reduction and sous-vide quail egg, while satay (grilled meat skewers) is transformed into a chicken roulade stuffed with rice, roasted peanuts and brown sugar, served in a placid glasshouse setting. facebook.com/KotaDineAndCoffee

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Li Bridging the gap between Malaysian kopitiam (coffee shop) classics and modern comfort fare, Li puts a millennial-pleasing spin on 20th-century staples like toast partnered with madefrom-scratch kaya (coconut jam), chicken rice bowls, and congee with anchovies and fish sauce caramel. The young talents at this restaurant in the Damansara Jaya suburb of Selangor state staunchly believe in paying homage to local culture and working with ingredients that Malaysians can relate to. “Our dishes are carefully handcrafted and inspired by our childhood and current memories,” says chef Lim Heng Kit. facebook.com/lidamansarajaya

Manja Manja (the Malay word for ‘pamper’) is a key attraction at Old Malaya, an atmospheric cluster of restaurants in a refurbished building originally constructed in 1919 in downtown Kuala Lumpur. “The concept of the menu is simply a layering of different flavours,” says founder Navin Karu. “We have also drawn inspiration from different regions of Malaysia.” Highlights include the Borneo Coconut Tuna – line-caught tuna sashimi with extra virgin coconut oil, organic coconut milk and roasted desiccated coconut, with a side of tapioca chips. Duck is sourced from a farm in northern Perak state, while red snapper comes from the waters off peninsular Malaysia’s west coast. manja.com.my

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8. A Little Farm On The Hill grows its own herbs and vegetables 9. Kota's 4-in-1 Nyonya dish is made up of achar, rendang, nasi kerabu and otak-otak 10. Li's dishes are inspired by the owners' childhood memories 11. Manja's Borneo Coconut Tuna is great for sharing

A Little Farm On The Hill More than a restaurant, this venue is a full-fledged organic farm set on the forested hills of Janda Baik, a village in Pahang state, supplying a verdant sanctuary that’s scarcely an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur. The farm promises idyllic lunches for groups in a handsome dining hall with a communal table, delivering feasts that rely on dozens of varieties of vegetables, fruits and herbs harvested here for a true field-to-table experience. Heirloom tomatoes grown without chemical pesticides, sweet basil, passionfruit curd, mulberry jam and other seasonal offerings play starring roles alongside beef and lamb slow-roasted in the farm’s own-built brick smoker. Bookings are necessary, at least a week in advance. alittlefarmonthehill.com

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A Lifetime of Cooking Malaysian Kristang chef Melba Nunis muses over her decades in the kitchen.

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Nunis remembers how everything was prepared before modern technology took over. She started by plucking out the feathers from chickens that her mother slaughtered at home, before crafting her first ginger cake from scratch at the age of eight.

When she married at 19, she discovered her husband shared her intense affection for food. He would purchase an abundance of meat, seafood and vegetables from the market and stock up their freezer for Nunis to cook.

“I enjoyed being a homemaker, preparing my children’s favourite dishes,” Nunis recalls. “I would cook for friends too – I was very involved in church and fund-raising activities, and I would invite the other ladies for tea, and I’d make all sorts of cakes.”

In her heart, Nunis always harboured the hope of someday spearheading her own restaurant, despite never having attended a formal culinary school. Her three fully grown daughters eventually encouraged and helped her to realise that dream five years ago, opening their familyhelmed eatery called Simply Mel’s at a retail complex in Bangsar South.

Since then, Nunis has become an unofficial ambassador for Kristang fare – hearty soups, fiery curries and flavourpacked stews that evoke a medley of earthy influences, with aromatic notes of local Malay, Chinese and Indian home cooking alongside Portuguese, Dutch and British nuances, handed down through generations of mothers.

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“People would come into our restaurant and ask us, what is Kristang?” Nunis says. “What made me happy in the end was that they really enjoyed the food,” which spanned soulful signatures like seybah galinhia (chicken simmered in sweet-savoury caramelised sauce, tinged with cinnamon and star anise), pesce sambal binagre (deep-fried mackerel smothered in spicy, tangy vinegar chilli sauce) and incimintu karangezu (freshly picked crab meat, prawns, diced carrots, onions and turnips baked in a breaded crab shell).

1. Nunis' cookbook won first place in the Best Woman Chef category at the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards 2. Mama Mercy's Roast Chicken With Baked Bean Stuffing (recipe on page 60)

IF YOU’RE SEARCHING for a consummate cook, look no further than Melba Nunis. She’s spent nearly her entire life in the kitchen, first braising and baking for her family, then reinventing herself as the chef of Kuala Lumpur’s first restaurant centred on Kristang cuisine, which reflects a Malaysian and Portuguese blended heritage that harks back to colonial times.

“As early on in my childhood as I can remember, I was always with my mum in the kitchen, and that’s where my passion for cooking began,” says the affable 63-yearold, who comes from the Kristang ethnic community in Malaysia’s southern state of Melaka. “We had no iPad, no TV, so I watched my mum, a great cook who learned her skills from my grandma.”

Nunis’ efforts have been targeted at preserving the Kristang gastronomic legacy, which has long remained obscure even within Malaysia. In late 2014, she marked a major milestone by compiling her own cookbook for publication, a trove of traditional recipes accompanied by intimately personal anecdotes about what each dish meant to her family, like how her mother would prepare epok-epok sayur (shredded vegetable puffs), battered bananas or fried sweet potatoes for her father for teatime at 3 pm every day.

This year, A Kristang Family Cookbook won first place in the Best Woman Chef category at the prestigious Gourmand World Cookbook Awards – a victory that caught Nunis and her daughter Cheryl by surprise at the awards

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Cook Like A Chef Nunis shares her recipe for Mama Mercy’s Roast Chicken With Baked Bean Stuffing, a cherished Christmas favourite at her household.

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heat a little oil in a pan over medium heat. Add the onion, minced pork or chicken, Worcestershire sauce and stock powder.

Stir-fry until the meat is done.

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mix well. Cook for a further 5 minutes to reduce the liquid a little, then remove from heat.

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210°C. Drizzle a little oil in a roasting pan and place it in the oven to heat up.

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with butter, then season with black and white pepper and parsley. Spoon the stuffing into the cavity of the chicken and seal the opening with a skewer.

5. Place the chicken in the heated roasting pan and roast for 30 minutes until the skin browns. Turn down the heat to 160°C and roast for a further 20 minutes.

6. Remove the chicken from the oven and let rest for 10 minutes before carving.

Serve with roast potatoes and a salad.

TIP: To check if the chicken is cooked, stick a knife into the thickest part of the chicken, between the leg and breast. If the juices run clear, the chicken is cooked. If not, it will need more time in the oven.

announcement ceremony in Yantai, China. “My mum, who always wanted to create her own cookbook too, must have been smiling down from heaven,” Nunis says.

In November this year, the story of Simply Mel’s as a restaurant came to a conclusion – Nunis’ daughters, who helped manage the venue, have moved abroad for work and family reasons, and the family chose to close their eatery.

However, Nunis and her husband are staying on in Malaysia, and she plans to embark on a secret new project next year that will continue to keep her busy in the culinary arts.

“I’m not ready to hang up my apron. Life is such that you must make full use of it, and I’m happy doing what I do,” Nunis enthuses. “Cooking brings me so much joy. Whatever time of the day it is, I love to be cooking.”

3. Nunis will embark on a new project next year 4. The roast chicken is a cherished Christmas favourite

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Design Savvy Exciting furniture designs and accessories from this region.

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Original Creations

In 2012, architectural company Studio Bikin founded by Farah Azizan and Adela Askandar launched its furniture line called Kedai Bikin. Inspired by the craftsmanship and heritage of Malaysia, the studio produces contemporary updates on classic designs alongside its own creations, such as the retro string chair. In Kedai Bikin’s hands, the round chair from the 1960s is updated to include better-quality steel that is then powder-coated in contemporary colours. There are currently 10 different colour variations of the popular chairs, including the Merdeka special in blue, red and white.

Kedai Bikin is particular about the provenance of its products, working closely with local craftsmen who handmake the pieces. One challenge is finding the right partners to work with their vision. “It’s a steep learning curve for everyone,” says Kedai Bikin’s Managing Director, Imaya Wong. “It takes time to get it right.” Kedai Bikin opens its flagship shop in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, this month.

Abie Abdillah, the founder of Studio Hiji in Indonesia, works primarily with rattan, of which Indonesia is the world’s largest producer. Yet, says Abie, the material is often overlooked in its own country. Determined to revive it, Abie has been working with rattan since his student days as an Industrial Design major at the Institut Teknologi Bandung, employing the traditional material in exciting new ways. “Rattan is a unique and particular material that you need to know in order to be able to form it into nice objects,” says Abie.

Studio Hiji is hitting its stride with several hit designs. The award-winning Pretzel bench is part of the permanent collection at Dongdaemun Design Plaza in Seoul, and Abie has collaborated with Italian design company Cappellini to produce the Lukis chair, made from rattan and rubber wood. “I believe that design has to be about creating a bond between the aesthetics, the working process, craftsmanship and the material itself. By combining these aspects, a designer can not only add value to our designs but also create a story for each product that we make,” says Abie. Look out for Studio Hiji’s latest designs at the Husein Sastranegara Airport in Bandung, where the young studio was commissioned to create a special collection of seats for its lounge. studiohiji.com

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1. Kedai Bikin is particular about the origin of its products 2. Imaya Wong and Arief Afandi from Kedai Bikin 3. Rattan and wood are some of the traditional materials used in exciting ways 4. Studio Hiji's award-winning Pretzel bench

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SOUTHEAST ASIA is known for its quality natural materials and furniture-making expertise but not always for its contemporary designs. This looks set to change as young designers and brands are keen to make their mark with original creations. Drawing on the wealth of inspirations at their doorstep, they present fresh interpretations of timeless classics and exciting new ways of working with traditional materials and techniques. We check out a few notables in the region.

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5 5. Shahril Faisal's minimalist designs are timeless and beautiful 6. Satawat founder Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri favours wood for its clean and natural aesthetic 7. Rugs from The Rug Maker feature highly ornamental and rich patterns 8. Pillow covers from The Great Indoors showcase Malaysia's heritage

Shahril Faisal Design Shahril Faisal founded Shahril Faisal Design in 2014 to produce furniture, lighting and accessories that have a timeless quality and with roots in his Malaysian heritage.

With a keen eye for interesting shapes, a flair for minimalism and a head for economy in production, he has already produced award-winners such as the Twine chair, made from laminated wood and mild steel tubes.

The designer, who splits his time between Amsterdam and Kuala Lumpur, just launched his own furniture brand, Meubelism, at the recent Homedec exhibition. Meubel means furniture in the Dutch language. Shahril focuses on the traditions closest to him and gets his inspiration from unlikely sources, whether it is the crescent-shaped wau, the Malaysian moon-kite, or the household tiffin carrier. “I take and apply the principles of the element beyond just using the shapes,” he says. For example, the Serambi chair is derived from the minimal and serene empty space of the veranda of a traditional Malay house. Made from bamboo, it denotes lightness and airiness, and looks set to be an instant classic. shahrilfaisal.com

Satawat Founded by product designer Ratthee Phaisanchotsiri, Satawat which means century in the Thai language, marries natural materials with a clean aesthetic. Phaisanchotsiri likes to work with wood: “It is a poetic material that can represent

the sense of nature more than any other material. I feel calm using it.” The Ampai was the studio’s first success, a stool made up of curved planks to resemble an upside-down flower, but it is the Nobi log stool that best represents the studio. “It is a simple stool with a very low seat. The idea is to celebrate the craftsmen working with wood with an architectural structure. The concept is to stimulate people to perceive things very carefully; to sit alone and listen to yourself sometimes,” he says. satawatdesign.com

The Rug Maker After years of customising carpets for top-end clients, The Rug Maker from Singapore launched its first independent collection of finely crafted hand-tufted rugs in 2013.

Founders Lee Foong Yoke and Freddy Khong have over three decades of experience in the carpet-making business (their first company was TC Carpets) but having their own collection was a new venture for them. The first, called Into the Rabbit Hole, implied taking steps in a new direction, and they haven’t looked back since.

The sophomore collection took on elements from Khong’s Straits Chinese heritage, a rich and highly ornamental culture. “Research and experimentation took two years before the finalisation of the finished designs,” says sales manager and second-generation founder Melvyn Khong of the sumptuously detailed yet contemporary designs for the

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The Great Indoors started life as a home furnishing store that salvaged and repurposed old furniture before expanding to become a branding and product design agency with offices in Malaysia and Shanghai. The agency eventually started designing and producing its own range of home accessories steeped in Malaysia’s rich cultural heritage.

series. Similarly, the design process for The Tropicals took about as long. Not one to rest on its laurels, the company is currently working with designer Tiffany Loy on a new collection using paper as the material.

The Oh, it’s Borneo! range draws on that fascinating and complex tradition. “The range captures the essence of (the people’s) culture and beliefs, the stories behind their craftsmanship and their powerful relationship with the forest,” says Marketing Director, Samantha Siow. The result is a series of delightful prints inspired by the flora and fauna of this area and fashioned into table napkins and cushion covers. Meanwhile, The Straits Settlements range is a nod to the country’s historical past and features, among others, fun reproductions of vintage designs as pillow cases.

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Words Eris Choo Photos courtesy of EPIC Homes

Building Homes

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Building More Than Homes Malaysian non-profit organisation EPIC Homes tackles homelessness and dilapidated housing for the indigenous Orang Asli community.

1. EPIC has built more than 100 houses for Orang Asli families 2. EPIC founder John-Son Oei 3. It takes only three days to build a house

SOMETIMES THE BEST IDEAS spring up when you least expect them. For John-Son Oei and his friends, a conversation over the dinner table led to a discussion on how to solve local issues through community work. That was the start of EPIC (Extraordinary People Impacting Community), a non-profit platform for individuals to serve the community.

building sustainable homes instead. They called themselves EPIC Homes. “Home isn’t just shelter, but what helps a family move to the next level. Without one, you can’t have a stable platform to grow a family and to be secure,” says Oei. Six years on, EPIC Homes has built over 100 homes for Orang Asli families all over Peninsular Malaysia, with the help of 5,000 volunteers from 55 countries. They range from 15 to 76 years of age, joining as individuals, societies or corporations.

No professional experience is needed, and houses can be built in just three days.

Having no background in construction or engineering, they based their ideas on concepts used by Swedish home furnishings company IKEA and Danish toy building bricks company LEGO – something that anyone can do easily in a short amount of time.

“I think many people want to help, but don’t have the luxury to take months off work to build a home. So we wanted something that is quick yet has tangible results,” Oei says.

With the help of a construction company, they came up with a basic blueprint, which has since been improved into the version it is today.

Their first event was to paint and build toilets for an indigenous Orang Asli (indigenous minority peoples of Peninsular Malaysia ) family in a village in Batang Kali, Selangor. But the seemingly simple project soon turned into something bigger when the group stumbled upon a man living in a dilapidated house. “It made us sad and got us asking questions on why he chose to live this way. Why wasn’t he able to rise above whatever problems he was facing?” Oei asks.

The next step was to engage the community, by working with villagers and non-governmental organisations. An important part of the process is asset mapping, where a meeting will be held with villagers to determine their strengths and resources, before addressing the community’s needs. “We don’t want to tell them that they have a problem. Imagine walking into someone’s home and commenting, ‘Hey, your paintings are quite ugly’. You’d feel quite offended, right?”

Oei muses. Instead, the approach frames issues in a way that gives people the power to take control of their lives.

Issues of homelessness and dilapidated housing aren’t uncommon among Orang Asli communities, with 82 percent or over 12,000 families living in unsafe housing conditions.

Realising this, Oei and his team decided to shift their focus to

During the meeting, the community lists their priorities, such as water, education or homes, and the group talks to them about their hopes and dreams and obstacles that are preventing them from reaching their goals. “If a family

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wants to send their children to school but they don’t have a conducive environment for the kids to do homework, housing is their missing asset. Once we’ve determined that, we can come in to provide the right help,” Oei explains.

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Initially, he says, many villagers were reluctant to participate, but warmed up after seeing what the group can do on a regular basis. “Good friendships were built. Villagers in one area would have relatives in other villages, so we’ve been able to expand organically,” he says.

4. Volunteers must attend a basic course on construction and safety before they can help build a house 5. Empowering the community is part of EPIC's agenda 6. The homes have proper sanitation and facilities to harvest water 7. EPIC will look into other areas of support such as solutions for clean water moving forward

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But at the end of the day, Oei says EPIC’s objective is not just about building homes. That is just the beginning of the process to tackle fundamental issues and to empower the community. Every time a home is built, owners are not charged but become part of a pay-it-forward programme, where they pledge to build three homes for their neighbours or other families. In the process, they gain valuable skills and EPIC also provides job opportunities for them.

“We’ve employed about 30 builders so far, some of whom are full-timers and some who work on a project-to-project basis. They refer us to different villages, where they not only build but also help to train other Orang Asli,” Oei explains.

Builds are ongoing but they happen as and when people can donate or raise funds, either through companies, societies, or crowdfunding. Available builds are announced two months beforehand on their website. Participation is on a first-come-first-served basis, with 30 to 40 volunteers in each project. Volunteers have to complete a five-hour Builder Basics Workshop, held on a monthly basis, where they learn the basics of construction such as drilling, sawing and hammering, as well as site safety protocols. Once completed, they are eligible to join any building project in the future.

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Beyond the experience of giving someone a home, Oei says it is also about receiving in return. “You’ll see a part of Malaysia that most don’t know about. The Orang Asli are very diverse, and they’re located in some of the most exotic places in the country,” he says. Some of them still practice hunting and gathering, and they share the spoils with volunteers staying over for a build. “Many times we’ve had the village makciks (aunts) teaching us how to weave, or the men showing us how to use blowpipes,” he says.

Moving forward, Oei says they will look into other areas of support such as solutions for clean water, renewable energy and food production. He hopes some of the volunteers can initiate these projects themselves. “They can identify a village and do asset mapping. Give us a call to do a technical assessment and they can do the fundraising themselves,” he says.

Oei’s vision is to see a world of responsible and responsive people. “When we talk about conventional charity, it always stems from pity. In the long term, you’re not providing an opportunity for them but making them reliant. It takes away their dignity. We can change that,” he adds.

How You Can Help • IDENTIFY A FAMILY: If you know a family in need of housing aid,

download the identification form from EPIC Homes’ website. Interview the family to get an idea of the issues they face, their priorities, and lifestyle needs. Send the data to EPIC Homes for their assessment.

• RAISE FUNDS: For a family or sponsor a build.

• BUILD A HOME: Participate in a project to help build a home.

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Khazanah Sandakan Nikmati pelbagai sedutan sejarah dan khazanah warisan menerusi program Jejak Warisan Sandakan di Sabah.

JANGAN MUDAH TERPEDAYA dengan jalannya yang berliku-

liku, deretan kedai-kedai lama dan kebiruan teluknya yang menghadap persisiran pantai kota Sandakan.

Bermula sebagai sebuah perkampungan di persisiran pantai, Sandakan pernah menjadi hab perdagangan yang nyaris musnah akibat perang. Kini, ia muncul semula sebagai pusat pengeluaran kayu balak dengan bilangan jutawan balak tertinggi di dunia. Malah, kota yang terletak di persisiran pantai tersebut telah bangkit semula selepas menempuh pelbagai onak dan duri.

Inilah hakikatnya. Terkenal dengan jolokan ‘Negeri Di Bawah Bayu’ berikutan kedudukan Sabah di bawah lingkaran taufan, gelaran tersebut turut menjadi tajuk sebuah buku pemenang anugerah nukilan penulis ekspatriat, Agnes Keith. Sebuah lagi buku tulisannya, Three Came Home yang diadaptasikan kepada filem pula mengisahkan pengalaman beliau ketika menempuh era penjajahan Jepun di sebuah pulau berdekatan dengan Sandakan.

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Khazanah Sandakan

Hari ini, Sandakan lebih dikenali sebagai laluan penghubung kepada destinasi hidupan liar yang menjadi tarikan ramai di sepanjang Sungai Kinabatangan. Para pelancong juga dilihat tidak menyinggah terlalu lama di pekan. Trend ini bagaimanapun kian berubah. Semuanya atas usaha sekumpulan pencinta alam semula jadi warga tempatan yang memperkenalkan program Jejak Warisan Sandakan (JWS) sejak 2003. “Program pandu diri ini akan membawa pelancong ke 11 lokasi bersejarah utama yang menjadi saksi kepada pembangunan Sandakan. Menerusi cara ini, pelancong akan memahami detik-detik bersejarah dari awal dan bagaimana setiap lokasi tersebut memainkan peranan dalam membentuk komuniti kita hari ini,� ujar pengerusinya, Lai King Hang.

Terletak di kawasan strategik, Sandakan cukup terkenal dengan khazanah mutiara, kapur barus, lilin lebah, gamat dan lilin burung yang boleh dimakan. Menariknya, teluknya yang terlindung juga merupakan sebuah pelabuhan semula jadi terbaik. Malah, potensi besar Sandakan juga berjaya menarik minat kerabat diraja Brunei, golongan peladang Belanda, pengembara Jerman dan angkatan tentera British dalam lipatan sejarahnya.

Detik permulaan pekan ini di tapak sedia ada bagaimanapun bertitik tolak daripada usaha William Pryer. Pembangunan Sandakan moden pada 21 Jun 1879 telah diusahakan oleh Pryer, seorang warga British yang menetap di sini. Sebuah

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Sebahagian daripada lokasi bersejarah dalam program JWS ini amat bernilai bukan hanya dari segi usianya.

Sebaliknya, lokasi-lokasi bersejarah ini memiliki artifak yang kaya dengan sejarah awal kota Sandakan. Tokong Sam Sing Kung misalnya memiliki sebuah loceng gangsa yang terukir dengan nama pendermanya iaitu Kapitan Cina pertama di Sabah. Dua keping plak pula memaparkan senarai nama penderma yang telah menyumbang kepada proses pembinaannya, sekali gus membuktikan kehadiran majoriti penghijrah China dari Guangdong di Sandakan.

Kebanyakan bangunan lama di Sandakan telah musnah ketika Perang Dunia Kedua ekoran pengeboman oleh Tentera Bersekutu bagi mengusir penjajah Jepun. Namun, bangunan-bangunan lama yang masih mempunyai bekasbekas sejarah tetap menyimpan seribu satu kisah menarik.

Walaupun sudah berusia lebih berabad tahun, dinding Masjid Jamek masih mempunyai bekas tembakan peluru, sekali gus menandakan sumbangannya sebagai kubu pelindungan bagi penduduk tempatan ketika peperangan. Kediaman Agnes Keith pula telah dibina semula bagi menyamai banglo kayu asal yang telah musnah akibat perang.

1. Jejak Warisan Sandakan merangkumi 11 lokasi bersejarah di sekitar bandaraya Sandakan The Sandakan Heritage Trail covers 11 historical locations around the city 2. Masjid Jamek yang dibina lebih 100 tahun dahulu masih merupakan tempat beribadat yang penting The 100-year-old Masjid Jamek is still an important place of worship 3. Tokong Sam Sing Kung adalah salah satu bangunan tertua di Sandakan The Sam Sing Kung temple is one of the oldest buildings in Sandakan 4. Gereja St Michael & All Angels terkenal dengan tingkap kaca berwarnanya The St Michael & All Angels Church is known for its stained glass windows

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5. Rumah banglo penulis ekspatriat Agnes Keith yang musnah akibat peperangan telah dibina semula Expatriate writer Agnes Keith's bungalow was rebuilt after it was destroyed in the war 6. Loceng gangsa di Tokong Sam Sing Kung diukir dengan nama pendermanya, iaitu Kapitan Cina Sabah yang pertama The bronze bell at Sam Sing Kung Temple is inscribed with the name of its donor, Sabah's first Kapitan Cina 7. Lai King Hang, Pengerusi Jejak Warisan Sandakan Lai King Hang, Chairman of Sandakan Heritage Trail

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Tapak-tapak bersejarah lain pula termasuk laluan perdagangan Tangga Langkah Seratus dan Tinggalan Tangga Lama yang merupakan tanah perkuburan tertua di Sandakan. Selain itu, senarai lokasinya juga termasuk Tokong Kun Yam yang berwarna-warni dan bekas bangunan kolonial kerajaan, Wisma Warisan; Muzium Warisan Sandakan; Pancuran Air Malaysia yang memperingati tahun penyertaan Sabah di Malaysia dan St Michael & All Angels iaitu sebuah gereja lereng bukit yang terkenal dengan tingkap kaca berwarna.

Hasil usahasama oleh Majlis Perbandaran Sandakan, Lembaga Pelancongan Sabah dan Lembaga Pelancongan Malaysia, Jejak Warisan Sandakan menunjukkan bahawa Sandakan bukan sekadar pekan transit para pelancong, malah dapat membangkitkan minat golongan remaja tempatan terhadap sejarah kampung halaman mereka.

Ahli jawatankuasa program ini juga berusaha mereka pelbagai aktiviti menarik yang berasaskan program jejak.

Penganjuran Cabaran Dron Jejak Sandakan @heritage yang diadakan baru-baru ini telah membuahkan hasil dalam

bentuk gambar-gambar menarik dari udara. Programprogram lain yang turut dianjurkan termasuk peraduan selfie, jalan-jalan malam Earth Hour dan kolaborasi bersama para pengusaha makanan untuk memperkenalkan kulinari tempatan terkemuka.

Lai yang merupakan generasi keempat keturunan Hakka berkata, nilai sebenar program JWS terletak pada potensinya dalam membuktikan semangat ketahanan kota Sandakan. “Sandakan telah berkembang dan bangkit semula daripada pelbagai onak dan duri. Banyak yang telah dikecapinya dalam tempoh ini. Ada banyak lagi yang boleh ditawarkan oleh kota Sandakan di masa depan,� ujarnya.

Program JWS ini merupakan satu lawatan pandu diri.

Pelancong diajak mengunjungi lokasi-lokasi bersejarah yang telah disenaraikan menerusi kemudahan peta dan papan tanda di sepanjang jalan.

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Show-stopping Sandakan For drama, action and heritage charm, the Sandakan Heritage Trail is a worthy stopover en route to Sabah’s natural attractions. goingplacesmagazine.com / 74 / December 2016

DON’T BE FOOLED by the rambling streets, old-school shophouses and the deep blue bay that fringes the coast of Sandakan.

From a village on stilts to a trading post that faced near-destruction during war, only to reemerge as a timber mecca with the world’s most millionaires per mile – the seaside town has survived a rollercoaster history worthy of movies and books.

In fact, that’s exactly what happened. Land Below The Wind, an old seafarer’s reference for the town’s position beneath the typhoon belt, became the title of an award-winning book by expatriate author Agnes Keith. Three Came Home, another book she wrote about her Prisoner of War days in an island near Sandakan, was turned into a movie.

Present-day Sandakan is better known as a gateway to the wildlife attractions along Kinabatangan River, and visitors are not known to stay in the town for long. However, this trend has been slowly changing, thanks to a group of conservation-minded locals who established the Sandakan Heritage Trail in 2003.

A self-guided walk that takes participants through 11 landmarks that reflect Sandakan’s various historic flashpoints, the trail allows them to “piece together what had happened during the city’s beginning and how the landmarks played a role to shape our community today,” says Lai King Hang, its chairman.

Strategically located in a region known for pearls, camphor, bee’s wax, sea cucumber and edible bird’s wax – not to mention the fact its sheltered bay made it a naturally fine harbour – Sandakan was eyed by the Bruneian sultanate, Dutch planters, German adventurers and the British forces at different points in history. However, the town proper began on its present site when British Resident William Pryer formally founded modern Sandakan on 21 June 1879. An imposing granite monument commemorates his contributions, which include clearing the Sandakan bay of pirates and helping to eliminate slavery.

Some of the trail’s landmarks are invaluable not only by virtue of their age, but because they contain historical artifacts with rich information on early Sandakan. One of them is Sam Sing Kung Temple, home to a bronze bell inscribed with the name of its donor – Sabah’s first Kapitan

Cina. Two plaques display the names of donors to its construction, reflecting the composition of mostly Guangdong-origin Chinese migrants to Sandakan.

Many of Sandakan’s old buildings were destroyed when Allied forces bombed the city to flush out the Japanese during WWII, but even buildings that bear severe scars have rich stories. The over century-old Masjid Jamek has walls that are shot through with bullets, a testament to its day as a bomb shelter for locals during the war. What’s known as Agnes Keith’s House is in fact a faithful reconstruction of the original wooden bungalow that was damaged during the war.

Other sites are the Stairs with 100 Steps, which was used as a passage for trading; Remains of the Old Stairs, the town’s oldest cemetery, the colourful Temple of Kun Yam; Wisma Warisan, formerly a colonial government building; the Sandakan Heritage Museum; the Malaysia Fountain to mark the year Sabah joined Malaysia (pictured above); and St Michael & All Angels, a hillside church noted for its stunning stained-glass windows.

Thanks to continuous support from the Sandakan Municipal Council, Sabah Tourism and Tourism Malaysia, the Sandakan Heritage Trail has changed the perception that Sandakan is merely a transit town. The committee’s efforts to design fun, trail-related activities such as the Sandakan Heritage Trail Drone Challenge – Heritage From The Sky that resulted in some fantastic aerial photos, Earth Hour night walks, and vendor tie-ups to highlight the town’s culinary attractions, have also rekindled the interest of local youths in their hometown’s past.

For Lai, a fourth-generation Hakka descendant, the true value of the trail lies in its potential to showcase the city’s resilience. “The wealth of records from bygone years tells us how Sandakan grew and rose from the ashes to reinvent itself. Sandakan has come a long way, and has even more to offer the future.”

The Sandakan Heritage Trail is a self-guided tour that visitors can do on their own using maps installed in various locations along the routes including signages on the ground marking the direction of the trail.

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Inside Malaysia Airlines

MALAYSIA AIRLINES WILL SERVE EIGHT NEW DESTINATIONS and 11 new routes with 35 additional frequencies between Malaysia and China beginning early 2017. “The Chinese tourist market to Malaysia is growing rapidly due to the shared food, language and cultural connnections. We plan to triple our Chinese business over the next five years,� said CEO Peter Bellew, adding that there is a potential for direct flights to 20 Chinese cities from Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching by 2019. For 2017, the new routes will include Haikou, Nanjing, Fuzhou and Wuhan. For detailed information, please visit malaysiaairlines.com

78 News and updates from the airline

80 Our fleet of aircraft

81 Safety and service information

82 Our network and those of our oneworld partners

86 Enrich quick facts and guide

Inside Malaysia Airlines

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GETTING TO KNOW ZAHIDDIN DRIS, Executive Chef, Malaysia Airlines

NEW APPOINTMENTS CAPTAIN IZHAM ISMAIL (top) has

been appointed as the new Chief Operations Officer of Malaysia Airlines following a short stint as CEO of regional community airline, MASwings. With close to 36 years of experience in the aviation industry, Captain Izham is no stranger to the role having served as Director of Operations from 2012 to 2015. At MASwings, AMINUDDIN ZAKARIA (bottom), a 27-year veteran in the engineering field and the current Head of Technical Operations of Malaysia Airlines has been appointed as CEO, replacing Captain Izham.

Tell us about your typical day at work.

I attend to the day-to-day matters concerning our food and beverage operations, for instance, looking into feedback from the crew or passengers. Then I’ll communicate with the caterer of our Chef-on-Call service and look into any special orders from our passengers. Depending on what’s on the agenda for the day, I’ll attend meetings or presentations to develop new menus or I’ll be coordinating any product or marketing events involving my department. I will also perform the Chef Walkabout at the local catering unit or conduct evaluation of meals produced for us. I also work closely with the Products department to look into our in-flight catering plan and concept. Then I spend a few hours each day to look into what other airlines are offering or what’s trending in airline catering.

How do you decide what food to offer onboard?

We put a lot of research and thought into our menu selection. We look at the profile of our passengers and their preferences from research, feedback, focus groups and the Internet. We also look at the availability of raw materials because for instance, some Asian herbs and spices are difficult to source in certain Western countries, which limits the Asian dishes we can offer. We also have to take the flight itself into account, for instance, the appropriate number of meals to serve based on the flying hours or departure and

arrival times. Other issues to consider are our caterer’s capabilities, onboard equipment for instance, galley space, and the crew’s ability to execute the menus. Lastly, like all airlines, cost is an important factor to consider when deciding our menus.

What inspires the menus?

Current trends, a balanced diet, and simple comfort food.

What’s the most challenging part about being an airline chef?

I would say it’s the planning and implementation of our food and beverage offerings in accordance with passengers’ preferences, while having to ensure quality and consistency in a cost-efficient manner at the same time.

There is a saying, “you can’t please everyone”. How do you take criticisms about the food you serve onboard?

We have to be professional and positive in accepting criticisms. That’s the only way to improve. When we get a complaint, we will analyse the issue immediately, find out the root cause and take action to mitigate it.

Can you recall an occasion when you felt your job has been most appreciated?

Absolutely! It was in 2013 when we achieved 90 percent passenger satisfaction in a survey on the food and beverage we serve onboard.

HONG KONG SERVICE UPGRADE MALAYSIA AIRLINES WILL BEGIN FLYING THE A330 TO HONG KONG beginning 1 January 2017, which will increase capacity by 80 percent. CEO Peter Bellew said the upgauge means the airline will be the only airline to provide the fully flat business class seat on a wide body aircraft for the sector by the end of the first quarter next year. “Our new business class seat is already a hit amongst our guests and we want to share this fantastic experience with our passengers on the Hong Kong route, where more of our business travellers can benefit from our super facilities.” Malaysia Airlines currently flies three times daily to Hong Kong, and subject to passenger demand, a second Kuala Lumpur-Hong Kong service upgrade is a possibility.

BE ON TIME MALAYSIA AIRLINES WILL REINFORCE THE CLOSING TIME FOR CHECK-IN COUNTERS AND BOARDING GATES in anticipation of long queues during the upcoming festive and holiday seasons. Passengers are reminded to arrive two hours prior to departure for domestic travels and three hours for international flights. Passengers can also check-in in advance through the airline’s website or via the MHmobile app (available in the Apple App Store and Google Play Store).

MH

CHECK-IN AND BAG DROP COUNTERS (KLIA) 60 mins (All flights)

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CHECK-IN AND BAG DROP COUNTERS (OTHER AIRPORTS) 45 mins (Domestic flights) 60 mins (International flights)

20 mins DEPARTURE GATES 20 mins (All flights)

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Inside Malaysia Airlines

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

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A380-800 A380-800 A380-800

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Maswings Maswings

NO. OF AIRCRAFT 10

B777-200

ATR 72-500

PASSENGER SEATING 68 ENGINE PW127M

A330-300

Wingspan 27m

ATR 72-500

MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY 841 US Gallons

B777-200

NO. OF AIRCRAFT 15

ATR 72-500 Maswings Maswings

PASSENGER SEATING 283

MAXIMUM CRUISING SPEED 510km/h

ENGINE PW4170

Maswings

Height 8m

ATR 72-500

A380-800

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

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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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Length 73m

Viking DHC-6 Viking DHC-6 Length 16m

Viking DHC-6 Viking DHC-6

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A330-300

MasKargo MasKargo Viking DHC-6

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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

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MAXIMUM CRUISING SPEED Mach 0.7 (857km/h)

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

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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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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

Warsaw Berlin Semey Rotterdam Leipzig Kiev London Brussels Dusseldorf Ust-Kamenogorsk Prague Guernsey Frankfurt Ivalo Jersey Luxembourg Vienna Quimper Paris Basel Budapest Kittila Zurich Chisinau Ljubljana Astrakhan Geneva Simferopol Zagreb Bordeaux Milan Urumqi Kemi Kuusamo Venice Pula Chambery Belgrade Bucharest Almaty Taraz Genoa Varna Toulouse Bishkek Sochi Rimini Dubrovnik Marseille Kajaani Leon Sofia Pisa Burgas Calvi Batumi Tivat Tashkent Reykjavik Valladolid Tbilisi Barcelona Porto Bari Tirana Kavala Rome Olbia Jyvaskyla Yerevan Osh Ankara Brindisi Baku Madrid Volos Mytilini Cagliari Dushanbe Palma De Lisbon Preveza Helsinki Mallorca Oslo Palermo Athens Mariehamn Catania St Petersburg Turku Erbil Almeria Antalya Thira Stockholm Tallinn Kalamata Kulob Oran Algiers Tunis Malta Yekaterinburg Tangier Larnaca Karpathos Chania Sulaymaniyah Gothenburg Visby Tartu Tehran Inverness Melilla Paphos Aalborg Beirut Aberdeen RigaBaghdad Islamabad Casablanca Nizhny Novgorod Peshawar Aarhus Glasgow Billund Tel Aviv Kazan Gdansk Amman Marrakech Al Najaf Newcastle Alexandria Moscow Vilnius Faisalabad Copenhagen Amritsar Belfast Agadir Westerland Kaliningrad Leeds Samara Shiraz HamburgCairo Amsterdam Shannon Multan Shárm el-Sheikh New Delhi Warsaw Kathmandu Berlin Birmingham Gassim Hurghada Rotterdam Leipzig Cork Dammam Kiev London Brussels Dusseldorf Luxor Karachi Madinah Prague Guernsey Luxembourg Frankfurt Riyadh Dhaka Marsa Alam Jersey Ahmedabad Abu Dhabi Vienna Munich Quimper Kolkata Paris Basel Nagpur Budapest Jeddah Chisinau Zurich Ljubljana Taif Astrakhan Geneva Simferopol Zagreb Bordeaux Lyon Milan Abha Bucharest Venice Pula Mumbai Belgrade Chambery Hyderabad Varna Sochi Genoa Toulouse Dubrovnik Rimini Sofia Leon Pisa Nice SalalahBatumi Marseille Burgas Asmara Urgench Tivat Valladolid Calvi Khartoum Goa Tbilisi Porto Barcelona Kavala Tirana Rome Bari Bangalore Yerevan Ankara Olbia Brindisi Chennai Baku Madrid Volos Mytilini Ashgabat Palma De Lisbon Preveza Cagliari Palermo Djibouti Kozhikode Mallorca Athens Almeria Tiruchchirappalli Erbil Catania Antalya Kochi Thira Ponta Delgada (Azores) Kalamata Oran Tunis Malta Algiers Larnaca Tangier Trincomalee Abuja Karpathos Chania Mashhad Sulaymaniyah Tehran Thiruvananthapuram Addis Ababa Melilla Colombo Beirut Paphos Baghdad Hambantota Casablanca Lagos Accra Tel Aviv Amman Al Najaf Malabo Marrakech Alexandria Agadir Shiraz Male Cairo Kuwait Entebbe Shárm el-Sheikh Gassim Hurghada Dammam Nairobi Luxor Dubai Madinah Bahrain Kigali Riyadh Kilimanjaro Marsa Alam Muscat Abu Dhabi

Celtic Sea

Cork

Birmingham

Norwegian Sea

Caspian Sea

Black Sea

North Sea Mediterranean Sea

Ponta Delgada (Azores)

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Celtic Sea

Black Sea

Dakar

Bay of Bengal Andaman Sea

Mediterranean Sea

EQUATOR

Gulf of Guinea

tal ão Pessoa

eió

Dar Es Salaam

Zanzibar

Jeddah

Taif

Luanda

Abha Asmara

Khartoum

Dakar

Salalah

INDIAN OCEAN

Djibouti

Livingstone Abuja

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Lagos Windhoek Accra

Addis Ababa

Malabo

Maputo

Entebbe

Johannesburg

EQUATOR

Gulf of Cape Town Guinea

Arabian Sea

Harare

Victoria Falls

Nairobi Kigali

Durban

INDIAN OCEAN

Kilimanjaro Dar Es Salaam

Port Elizabeth Luanda

Zanzibar

Lusaka

GMT -2

Livingstone Victoria Falls

Mauritius

Maputo Johannesburg Durban Cape Town

GMT -1

Harare

Windhoek

GREENWICH MERIDIAN

Greenwich Meridian

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

GMT 0

GMT +1

Port Elizabeth

GMT +2

GMT +3

GMT +4

A member of

Greenwich Meridian

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Phuket

Medan

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88 MOVIES 90 TV 92 AUDIO ON DEMAND

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93 RADIO AND E-LEARNING 94 HANDSET INSTRUCTIONS

(How to use your system)

Languages:

Ratings: G

General audience. Suitable for all ages.

R Restricted. Not suitable for

under 17s.

PG Parental guidance suggested.

NR

Not rated.

PG13 Parental guidance strongly

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Programmes with Malaysian content.

Some material may not be suitable for children.

recommended. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

A ARABIC / E ENGLISH / ES SPANISH / F FRENCH / G GERMAN / H HINDI / I ITALIAN / IN INDONESIAN / J JAPANESE / K KOREAN / M MANDARIN / ML MALAY / T TAMIL / TA TAGALOG

Subtitles:

A+ ARABIC / C+ CHINESE / E+ ENGLISH / J+ JAPANESE

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MOVIES

MOVIE HIGHLIGHTS

LATEST

Suicide Squad

Batman: The Killing Joke

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

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

Independence Day: Resurgence

War Dogs

The Legend Of Tarzan

The Conjuring 2

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

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

VERA FARMIGA, PATRICK WILSON, MADISON WOLFE R / / 134 mins / Horror, Mystery, Thriller / E, F, J, G, C+

Morgan

Ice Age: Collision Course

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

RAY ROMANO, DENIS LEARY, JOHN LEGUIZAMO, SIMON PEGG PG / 94 mins / Animation, Adventure, Comedy / E, J, K, ES

Mike And Dave Need Wedding Dates

The Christmas Project

Lights Out

21 Days Under The Sky

CAITLIN E.J. MEYER, JACOB BUSTER, CAROLINE LABRUM NR / 92 mins / Family / E, C+

TERESA PALMER, GABRIEL BATEMAN, MARIA BELLO, BILLY BURKE PG-13 / / 81 mins / Horror, Thriller / E, ES, J, I, E+

TROY CRITCHLOW, GENTRY DAYTON, RYAN GROSSMAN NR / 70 mins / Documentary / E

Florence Foster Jenkins

Absolutely Fabulous: The Movie

Eddie The Eagle

LIAM HEMSWORTH, JEFF GOLDBLUM, BILL PULLMAN, MAIKA MONROE PG-13 / 120 mins / Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi / E, J, I, ES

Florence Foster Jenkins

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This is the biopic of Florence Foster Jenkins, a New York City heiress and socialite who dreams of performing as a concert pianist at Carnegie Hall.

When an injury derails her ambition, she remains undeterred and decides to fulfill her dreams instead as an opera singer who will eventually take centre stage at the famed music hall. There is a painful lack of singing skills on her part, but Florence remains steadfastly committed to her art and makes all efforts to move her audience.

MERYL STREEP, HUGH GRANT, SIMON HELBERG PG-13 / 111 mins / Drama, Biography, Comedy / E, ES, F, J, C+

ZAC EFRON, ADAM DEVINE, ANNA KENDRICK, AUBREY PLAZA R / / 98 mins / Adventure, Comedy, Romance / E, G, F, I, J

Batman: The Killing Joke The Joker, one of Gotham’s most notorious criminals, has escaped Arkham Asylum and made Commissioner Gordon and his family his new target to prove a diabolical point. The story is intercut with flashbacks to the origin of the Joker and how he descended into his current state of madness. Batman must race against time to rescue the kidnapped Gordon and his daughter before the Joker’s torture methods drive his captives to become as insane as he is.

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

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MERYL STREEP, HUGH GRANT, SIMON HELBERG PG-13 / 111 mins / Drama, Biography, Comedy / E,F, J, ES, C+

• The Intern • X-Men: Apocalypse • Me Before You • Our Brand Is Crisis • Max

JENNIFER SAUNDERS, JOANNA LUMLEY, JANE HORROCKS R / / 84 mins / Comedy / E, ES, I, J, C+

TARON EGERTON, HUGH JACKMAN, TOM COSTELLO PG-13 / 106 mins / Biography, Comedy, Drama / E, I, ES, G, A+

• How To Be Single • Joy • In The Heart Of The Sea • The Peanuts Movie • Pan

• The Man From U.N.C.L.E. • Midnight Special • Deadpool • The Revenant • Creed

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MOVIES

FAVOURITES

including...

MALAY

CHINESE

HINDI

Manisnya Cinta Di Cappadocia (above)

寒戰 2 / Cold War 2 (above) AARON KWOK, CHOW YUN FAT

पख ं ा / Fan (above)

谋杀似水年华 / Kill Time ANGELABABY, ETHAN JUAN

हाउसफ ल ु 3 / Housefull 3

我来自纽约 / The Kid From

फाउं ड आ ट्रे झ कॉल्ड लव / Found A Treasure Called Love

EUROPEAN

• Water For Elephants • Mr. & Mrs. Smith • The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button • Nancy Drew • Unaccompanied Minors • Red Riding Hood

NUR FAZURA, SHAHEIZY SAM, LISA SURIHANI G / 110 mins / Comedy, Drama, Romance / E+

• Home Alone (Box Set) • Ice Age (Box Set)

BoBoiBoy The Movie

• The Campaign

NUR SARAH ALISYA, ANAS ABDUL AZIZ, MOHD FATHI DIAZ G / 100 mins / Animation, Action, Comedy / E+

• Blended • The Secret Life Of Bees • The Incredible Burt Wonderstone

MALAY CLASSICS

PG-13 / 110 mins / Drama, Action / E+, C+

PG / 127 mins / Romance / E+, C+

The Big Apple

TOMMY TAM, JESSICA HSUAN, TAN QIN LIN PG / 120 mins / Drama / E+, C+

• Rock Of Ages

CHINESE CLASSICS

• In Time

长恨歌 / Everlasting

Regret

• Selena

SAMMI CHENG, TONY LEUNG KA FAI, HU JUN, DANIEL WU PG / 115 mins / Drama / E+, C+

• Runner Runner • Charlie And The Chocolate Factory • Ice Age: The Meltdown • Harry Potter (Box Set) • Rio • Rio 2

Panglima Badol A. R . BADUL, YUSNI JAAFAR G / 90 mins / Comedy, Drama

JAPANESE

INDONESIA

Iseng (above)

• Taken 2 • Taken 3

DONNY DAMARA, DONNY ALAMSYAH, TIO PAKUSADEWO R / / 100 mins / Drama / E+

• New Year’s Eve

Sepatu Dahlan

植物図鑑 / Evergreen Love TAKANORI IWATA, MITSUKI TAKAHATA, JOJI ABE G / 112 mins / Drama, Romance / E+

AJI SANTOSA, DONNY DAMARA, G / 98 mins / Drama

• Four Christmases • The Three Stooges

KOREAN

• Edge Of Tomorrow • The Losers • If I Stay

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GÉRARD DEPARDIEU, MEDI SADOUN, CHANTAL LAUBY PG / / 95 mins / Comedy / E+

HINDI CLASSICS चलते चलते / Walking, Walking SHAH RUKH KHAN, RANI MUKHERJEE G / 120 mins / Drama / E+

GERMAN

Ich und Kaminski / Me & Kaminski

DANIEL BRÜHL, JESPER CHRISTENSEN, AMIRA CASAR PG-13 / / 124 mins / Drama / E+

வேதாளம் / Phantom (above)

AJITH KUMAR, SHRUTI HAASAN, NR / 148 mins / Action, Mystery / E+

VIJAY, SAMANTHA, PRABHU G / 157 mins / Action, Thriller / E+

ITALIAN

Forever Young

FABRIZIO BENTIVOGLIO, SABRINA FERILLI G / / 95 mins / Comedy / E+

TAMIL CLASSICS இந் திரன் / Robot

RAJINIKANTH, AISHWARYA RAI, G / 120 mins / Action, Sci-Fi / E+

• Hairspray

• Kingsman: The Secret Service

PRIYANKA CHOPRA, DEEPIKA PADUKONE, IRRFAN KHAN PG 13 / 158 mins / Drama, History / E+

FRENCH

La Dream Team / The Dream Team

ARABIC

• The Family Stone

• The Book Thief

बाज ीराव मस्तान ी / Bajirao Mastani

தேறி / The Spark

• Cheaper By The Dozen

• The Bridges Of Madison County

SALMAN KHAN, SONAM KAPOOR, NEIL NITIN MUKESH PG-13 / 164 mins / Action, Drama / E+

G / 197 mins / Drama / E+

• Happy Feet 2

• Jingle All The Way

VICTORIA BEDOS, CHANTAL LAUBY, FRANCOIS BERLÉAND G / / 88 mins / Comedy / E+

0.5ミリ / 0.5mm (above) SAKURA ANDO, MASAHIKO TSUGAWA, AKIRA EMOTO

• Happy Feet

• Fred Claus

FRENCH

Vicky

AKSHAY KUMAR, JACQUELINE FERNANDEZ, NARGIS FAKHRI PG-13 / 140 mins / Comedy, Action / E+

TAMIL

• The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel • The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

SHAH RUKH KHAN, WALUSCHA DE SOUSA, SAYANI GUPTA PG-13 / 121 mins / Thriller / E+

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• The Polar Express

조선 마술사 / The Magician

SPANISH

TAGALOG

‫ ةبابمإ ةيروهمج‬/ The

YOO SEUNG-HO, GO A-RA NR / 122 mins / Romance, Drama / E+

BASSEM SAMRA, INAS IZZ ALDIN PG / 78 mins / Drama / E+

특별수사: 사형수의 편지 /

PIOLO PASCUAL, COLEEN GARCIA, DAWN ZULUETA PG / 130 mins / Comedy, Romance / E+

KIM MYUNG-MIN , KIM SANG-HO, SUNG DONG-IL PG-13 / 120 mins / Drama / E+

The Achy Breaky Hearts

Republic Of Embaba (above)

Al Mahrajan RAMI GHAIT, AMEENA KHALIL, MOHSEN MANSOOR PG / 95 mins / Drama, Musical / E+

Proof Of Innocence

Love Me Tomorrow

IAN VENERACION, RICHARD YAP, JODI STA. MARIA PG / 120 mins / Comedy, Romance / E+

En la ciudad sin brújula / In The City Without A Compass (above) NATACHA FLORES BEAZARTE, EMILIO EL PASTOR, PG-13 / / 80 mins / Drama / E+

Toro - Pfad der Vergeltung / Toro

MARIO CASAS, LUIS TOSAR, JOSÉ SACRISTÁN R / / 97 mins / Action / E+

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TV

TV HIGHLIGHTS The Flash, a hero with the power to move at superhuman speed, battles criminals in Central City. Six months after the events of the first season, The Flash takes to rebuilding the ruined city, but an evil from a parallel universe in the form of speedster Zoom is bent on eliminating everyone connected to the Speed Force.

BAKER

erpool Cups, League,

New Girl S4 ZOOEY DESCHANEL, JAKE JOHNSON, MAX GREENFIELD 3 Episodes / 30 mins each

Rizzoli & Isles S6 ANGIE HARMON, SASHA ALEXANDER, JORDAN BRIDGES 9 Episodes / 60 mins each

SPORT

Powerlist Asia – Peter Bellew (Malaysia Airlines) Malaysia Airlines is facing its biggest challenge in its aviation history.

New Chief Executive Officer, Peter Bellew, a veteran in the tourism and aviation industry, has been tasked to turn around the carrier and to oversee the continuity of its restructuring program.

Gain insights into his plans for the airline and how he intends to restore it to glory.

• Toyota Racing Series 2016 Ep 2 The Middle S7 PATRICIA HEATON, NEIL FLYNN, CHARLIE MCDERMOTT 11 Episodes / 30 mins each

• Dream Of Dakar The Flash S2 GRANT GUSTIN, CANDICE PATTON, DANIELLE PANABAKER 23 Episodes / 60 mins each

Sullivan & Son S3 STEVE BYRNE, BRIAN DOYLEMURRAY, CHRISTINE EBERSOLE 12 Episodes / / 30 mins each

MELISSA BENOIST, MEHCAD BROOKS, CHYLER LEIGH 20 Episodes / 60 mins each

• Hello… Ep2: Batu Ferringhi (above) • Kembara Bumi Mikraj

Liverpool has been one of the major powerhouses in the world of football.

They saw their heydays in the 1970s and 1980s when the club had superstar players like Kenny Dalglish, Alan Hansen, Ian Rush and Phil Neal, amongst others. Due to their dominance in football, the Reds won four European Cups during this fantastic period. Relive the club’s golden era through this documentary.

How I Met Your Mother S9

30 mins / Sports / E

Mom S3

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• Premier League Everton

Supergirl S1

Football’s Greatest Club Teams: Liverpool ‘70s/’80s

30 mins / Sports / E

• VCF WORLD: Singapore & Malaysia Special Ep 5

MALAY

30 mins / Business / E

Football’s Greatest II: Steven Gerrard Regarded as one of the best football captains of our generation, this documentary is a look back at the amazing career of one of the star players of the Liverpool Football Club. His honours include two FA Cups, three League Cups, one UEFA Champions League, one UEFA Cup, and one UEFA Super Cup

• Football’s Greatest Club Teams: Liverpool ‘70s/’80s (above) • Football’s Greatest II: Steven Gerrard

GRANT GUSTIN, CANDICE PATTON, DANIELLE PANABAKER 23 Episodes / 60 mins each / Drama / E

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1980s Kenny Neal, in s during den era

DRAMA

The Flash S2

e ruined n the nating

ustry, er and to program. and how

COMEDY

JOSH RADNOR, JASON SEGEL, COBIE SMULDERS 3 Episodes / 30 mins each

11.22.63 S1

• Tika Langit Terbuka

JAMES FRANCO, SARAH GADON, GEORGE MACKAY 9 Episodes / 60 mins each

CHINESE

ALLISON JANEY, ANNA FARIS 22 Episodes / 30 mins each

Roadies S1

• Glory Malaysiaku

Two And A Half Men S12

LUKE WILSON, CARLA GUGINO, IMOGEN POOTS 10 Episodes / / 60 mins each

JON CRYER, ASHTON KUTCHER, ANGUS T. JONES 15 Episodes / 30 mins each

Modern Family S7

E+, C+

(above)

• 环岛 / Let’s Cycle Ep3: Ipoh

ARABIC

ED O’NEILL, SOFÍA VERGARA, JULIE BOWEN 3 Episodes / 30 mins each

• Muslim Scholars

Fresh Off The Boat S1/S2

The Originals S2

RANDALL PARK, CONSTANCE WU, HUDSON YANG 3 Episodes / 30 mins each

JOSEPH MORGAN, DANIEL GILLIES, CLAIRE HOLT 22 Episodes / 60 mins each

• The Art Of Reciting Quran

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TV

JAPANESE

FRENCH

HISTORY

LIFESTYLE

KIDS

• 札幌雪まつり2016 / Colourful Hokkaido Strolling In The Sky (above)

• Love In Paris: Capital Romancing (above)

• World History Of The Middle East (above)

• Enrich Takes Over Adelaide Ep1 – Ep4

• Soccer Bugs Ep6

• Panorama Series: Santorini, A Volcanic Jewel

• Ancient Angkor

• Enrich Brand Video

• BoBoiBoy Ep1 – Ep10

• Off The Hook Ep3

• Be Cool, Scooby-Doo! Ep2: Party Like It’s 1899

• 北海道のカジュアル旅 / Sapporo Snow Festival 2016

• The Return Of The Outdoor Movie Screen

SHOWBIZ

• Atelier Story 2 Ep1 (above)

• Globe Trekker: Great Natural Wonders (above)

• Love Croatia

• The Alpine Valleys Of Mont Blanc

TAMIL

BUSINESS

• Hollywood’s 10 Best: Tom Hanks Movies (above) • Keeping Up With The Kardashians: Blood, Sweat & Fears • Famously Single: Who Do You Think You Are? • Fashion Police: The 2016 MTV Video Music Awards

• Iyarkai Thedi (above) • Master Kitchen Ep1

HINDI

• Powerlist Asia Ep3: Peter Bellew (Malaysia Airlines)

(above)

• Real 2 States Couples Ep1

• Superstitious Minds E+ • The Secret Life Of Materials E+

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• Classic Albums: The Beach Boys – Pet Sounds

RELIGIOUS • Welcome To The Railworld Ep3: Kato, Japan (above)

• GO Travel Ep8: Malaysia • Nigel Latta Blows Stuff Up: Weather E+ (above)

• Lost At SEA

• GO Fast Or GO Home Ep2: Pacu Jawi, Indonesia

• The Luxury Travel Show Ep6: Barcelona, Spain & London

• Vital Stats Of India: Money – The Rupee

SOUNDSTAGE

TRAVEL

• Powerlist Asia Ep4: Tan Hooi Ling (Grab Malaysia)

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

• Hi-5 Ep41 – Ep43

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NATURAL WORLD KOREAN

• Happy Endings Ep5: Luang Prabang - Laos • Hoods Ep4: Bangsar & Brickfields • Masterchef Poh

• The Last Fish Hunter E+

(above)

• Enrich Luxe Retreats: City Of Lights

• Jejak Rasul As-Salam Ep2: Saudara Dari Timur (above)

• New World Without Strangers Ep1: Home Sharing

• Dari Masjid Ke Masjid Ep2

• Enrich Luxe Retreats: United Kingdom

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AUDIO ON DEMAND

AUDIO HIGHLIGHTS

Usher – Hard II Love

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The eighth full-length studio release of the R&B singer/ actor features guest artists like Future, Rubén Blades and Young Thug. This is Usher’s most cohesive album since Confessions and marks his return to a pure R&B/soul genre.

In terms of ability, agility and creativity, Usher’s vocals still outshine the competition, and the suave delivery of the album is guaranteed to please his loyal fans.

Bruce Springsteen – Chapter and Verse This is the companion piece to Springsteen’s autobiography entitled Born to Run and includes five unreleased songs from his repertoire before he signed with Columbia. The career-spanning album features 18 recordings from as early as 1966 to songs from his tenure with his former bands in the 1970s, telling a story that parallels the book.

Some may see this as a greatest hits set, but here’s hoping that The Boss looks at it as a way to move forward and leave the past behind.

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THE HITS

WORLD

CLASSICAL

LIGHT & EASY

including... Karmin (above), Kings Of Leon, Pentatonix, Britney Spears, Sezairi, Grace, MAGIC!, Delta Goodrem, Blink 182, NAO

including... Seun Kuti (above), Celtic Thunder, Magos & Limon, Miloš Karadaglić, Humood Alkhuder, Aziza Brahim, St. Germain, Terakaft

including... Lang Lang (above), Steve Reich & Kristjan Jarvi, Ulrike Hofbauer, Sonatori De La Gioiosa Marca, Handel In Rome 1707, Igor Levit

including... Barbra Streisand (above), Il Divo, Gimme Some Lovin’, Tom Odell, Vincent Niclo, case/lang/veirs, Roxette, Bob Dylan

R&B

JAZZ

HINDI

MANDARIN

including... Craig David (above), Usher, Fantasia, Izzy Bizzu, Maxwell, Laura Mvula, Prince Royce, Miguel, The Weeknd, CIara

including... Dhaffer Youssef (above), Till Bronner, Branford Marsalis Quartet With Kurt Elling, Allen Toussaint, Miles Davis

including... Tutak Tutak Tutiya (above), Freaky Ali, Junooniyat, Housefull 3, Bhaaghi, Ki & Ka, Rocky Handsome, Best Of A.R Rahman, Sanam Re

including... Various Artists (above), Eric Chou, Jay Chou, Jam Hsiao, Amber Kuo, Eve Ai, Phil Lam, Coco Lee, Victor Lau, Sue Su, Cyndi Wang

MEMORIES

SOUNDTRACK

TAMIL

CANTONESE

including... Johnny Mathis (above), Bruce Springsteen, Barbra Streisand, Perry Como, Westlife, Celine Dion, Annie Lennox, Backstreet Boys, James Last Orchestra, Elvis Presley, John Farnham

including... Trolls (above), Ghostbusters, Money Monster, The Angry Birds Movie, Original Broadway Cast Recording of ‘On Your Feet! The Story of Emilio and Gloria Estefan’, VINYL: Music From The HBO Original Series - Vol. 1, Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Amy

including... Tamil Beats (above), MS. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Thodari, Meenkuzhambum Manpaanayum, Size Zero, Kollywood, Irudhi Suttru, Masala Padam, Baahubali - The Beginning, Varuthapadatha Vaalibar Sangam

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

RELAX

including... Afgan, Melly Goeslow, Wali Band, Indah Dewi Pertiwi, Nadira Adnan, Sheila On 7, Ungu, Hijau Daun, Judika, Rossa

CLUB

including... Soda, ZHU, DJ Shadow, Moby, Kygo, RUFUS, Faithless, Disclosure, Nero, Giorgio Moroder, Alesso, Zedd, Hardwell, Above & Beyond, Caribou, Deadmau5, Calvin Harris, David Guetta

including... Yanni, Carl Weingarten, Yiruma, Enya, Jennifer Defrayne, Michał Lewicki

MALAY

COMEDY

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

including... Akim & The Majistret, Alif Satar, Ogy Ahmad Daud, Hujan, Aishah, Aliff Aziz, Datuk Hattan, Wings, Mojo, Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza, Altimet, Joe Flizzow, KRU, Noh Salleh

INDONESIAN

NASYID

including... Lah Ahmad, Harris J, Maher Zain, Ammar Hamdan, Almarhum Ustaz Asri Ibrahim, UNIC & Ustaz Syed Abd Kadir Aljoofre, Hafiz Hamidun, Opick

JAPANESE

including... Island Bag, Angela Aki, Baby Metal, Scandal, Depapepe, Flow, Kalafina, Mika Nakashima, Eir Aoi, 2PM

KOREAN

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

KIDS

including... The Wiggles, Play School, Jane Sheldon & Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Nay Nay, Siti Nordiana, Emma

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RADIO CHANNELS & E-LEARNING

CHART TOPPERS

MALAY HITS

MANDARIN MIX

HOSTED BY B EN LOH

HOSTED BY K C ISMAIL

HOSTED BY C HONG HUEY LING

JAZZ HOSTED BY B RAD POWER

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 TERRY ONG

including... Joe Flizzow feat. SonaOne (above), Alif Satar, Altimet, Pritam & Aliff Aziz & Kilafairy, Noh Salleh, Bunkface, Alyah, Aliff Aziz, Amy Mastura & Glenn, Ning Baizura, Gerhana Ska Cinta, Jaclyn Victor

MALAY CLASSICS

including... 陈芳语 (above), ALIN, 周杰伦, 庾澄庆, 戴佩妮, 王力宏, 邓紫棋, 王若琳, 苏醒, 南拳妈妈, 周传雄, 陈绮贞, 周兴哲, 胡夏, 戴爱玲, 巫启贤, 苏运莹, 吴克羣, 李毓芬, 柯震东, 艾怡良, 杨丞琳

KOREAN HOSTED BY E LLEN HAN

including... Bria Skonberg (above), Bill Frisell, Jazz at Lincoln Center, Miles Davis & Robert Glasper feat.

Stevie Wonder, Dave Grusin Mark O’Connor, Bob James & David Sanborn, Theo Croker

Holy Quran

An interactive e-learning application that enables passengers to read the Holy Quran and listen to its recitation.

NASYID

Berlitz® Word Traveler including... Kasabian (above), The Clash, Ozzy Osbourne, The Strokes, Blue Oyster Cult, Bruce Springsteen & The E Street Band, Pink Floyd, Big Brother & The Holding Company

GOLDEN ERA HOSTED BY R ICHARD LA FABER

including... Ahmad Jais (above), Ogy Ahmad Daud, Dato’ M.Nasir, Broery & Ziana Zain, Sanisah Huri, Ben Nathan, Amy, Safura, Broery & Dewi Yull, Awie, Revolvers, Aishah, Hattan

HINDI RHYTHMS

including... Postmen (above), C.I.V.A, GB9, Song Yu Vin, COCOSORI, Yoo Sung Eun, Solji & Hani (EXID), The Angels, Ben, Lee Min Ho, Park Si Hwan, WheeSung, Yoon Gun, Baechigi, WINGS

JAPANESE HOSTED BY K AORU SATO

Including... Humood Alkhudher (above), Hijjaz, In-Team, UNIC, Mestica, Brothers, Harris J, Maher Zain, Opick, Fitri Haris, Imam Muda Najdi, The Mikraj, Edcoustic

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

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including... Pentatonix (above), Meghan Trainor, Calvin Harris, Tyler Shaw, Fifth Harmony, Usher feat. Young Thug, Kent Jones, John Legend, Kelly Clarkson, Craig David & Sigala, Gavin DeGraw, Backstreet Boys

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... Eurythmics (above), Electric Light Orchestra, Paul Simon, Journey, Mariah Carey, Sade, Cyndi Lauper, Toto, Celine Dion, Gloria Estefan, Bruce Springsteen, Santana, Bob Dylan, Oasis, Billy Joel, Toni Braxton

including... Arjun (above), Ayushmann Khurrana & Aisha Sharma, Mithoon feat Mohit, Chauhan, Sukhwinder Singh, Badshah, Megha Sriram Dalton, Anugrah, Daler Mehndi, Sain Zahoor, Akhtar Chinnal, Nooran Sisters, Zack Knight

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

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

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

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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

4.

Reading Light ON/OFF

4. 閱讀燈 ON/OFF

4. 読書用ライトON/OFF

5.

Channel UP/DOWN

5. 頻道 UP/DOWN

5. チャンネルUP/DOWN

6.

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.

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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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Up Close

1. The greatest moment in my life was the day the little bird I once adopted learnt to fly.

2. The greatest regret I have is ...none.

3. The one virtue I try to live by is paint or die.

4. The person I most admire is the Dalai Lama.

5. I deplore people who are selfish.

6. The qualities I like in a person is honesty.

7. My guilty pleasures is watching too many cartoon series. goingplacesmagazine.com / 96 / December 2016

8. To keep motivated, I keep myself busy.

9. The book I’m reading now is How to Archer by Sterling Archer.

10. My current favourite song is Good Thoughts, Bad Thoughts by Funkadelic.

11. The last time I took a vacation was ... I don’t consider myself employed and I travel all the time, so vacation is a very relative term.

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12. To relieve stress, I juggle (objects).

14. My favourite movie of all time is Coffee and Cigarettes (A 2003 film directed by Jim Jarmusch, which consists of 11 short separate vignettes.)

15. The most memorable scene from the movie was when Bill Murray and Wu-Tang Clan had a chat over coffee and cigarettes.

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STREET ARTIST EXTRAORDINAIRE ERNEST ZACHAREVIC IS A HOUSEHOLD NAME IN MALAYSIA WHO FINDS GREAT PLEASURE IN WATCHING CARTOONS.

13. The three things I cannot live without are coffee, music and cartoons.

16. In another life, I am James Bond or Indiana Jones?

Somewhere in between.

17. If I had super powers, it would be to have all the super powers that I want .

18. If I could turn back time, I would not do it.

19. If I could change one thing in this world, it would be to eradicate poverty.

20. When flying, I never wear skis.

21. When flying, I always exceed my baggage allowance.

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