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GROUP CEO’S MESSAGE
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Updates
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Malaysia Airlines guide
News and announcements from Malaysia Airlines
Everything you need to know about flying with us
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oneworld guide
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SELECT
The benefits of the oneworld alliance
Our inflight entertainment guide
Regulars
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GOLDEN CIRCLE WONDER
Iceland’s Snaefellsnes Peninsula awes with glaciers, geysers, killer whales and the Northern Lights
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check-in
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Life revolves around art at the new Raffles Jakarta, while in India, the Kochi Marriott opens in true style
Japan’s biggest snow event in Sapporo, and colourful festivals in Kuala Lumpur, Vietnam, and Trinidad and Tobago
Michelin’s New York City Map of Great Places To Eat 2015 is out! Check out, too, Chinese New Year delicacies at Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur’s Li Yen
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Travel & features
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CULTURAL REVIVAL
Breathing new life into dying art forms
inspire Italy’s Viareggio hosts its yearly art parade while new festival Summersalt celebrates the arts in Melbourne
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MUST-HAVES
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REMEDY
Our recommendation on what to get that special someone this Valentine’s
Choose from relaxing treatments in Thailand and Germany or treat yourself to a DIY spa with products from Bath & Body Works
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ON THE GO
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TRACKER
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12 Hours
Never leave home without these travel-friendly gadgets and accessories
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new culture
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neapolitan flavour
Auckland is fast becoming a foodie and culture hub following the city’s revamp
Naples’ intoxicating exuberance celebrates living life to the fullest
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YEE SANG
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PEMbuat beca
The unique dish ubiquitous during Chinese New Year celebrations in Malaysia and Singapore
Hasil kerja tangannya menjana rezeki beribu rakyat Malaysia
Enjoy stargazing away from the intruding city lights in one of these locations
Getting the most out of 12 hours in Seville
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OSAKA bound!
The Japanese city charms with traditional food and gorgeous scenery
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FOOD uncovered The secret to Fiji’s multi-ethnic cuisine – its fresh produce
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group CEO'S MESSAGE
Dear Valued Guests, compelling reasons to visit Malaysia in 2015! With our network to 60 destinations around Malaysia and Asia, from Europe and Australia and New Zealand, let Malaysia Airlines fly you into the heart of these unforgettable celebrations. Thank you for travelling with us today. We hope you enjoy participating in our many Malaysian festivals and partaking in the mouthwatering food that has become a cornerstone of these celebrations. We look forward to seeing you for many years to come. In other words, “Selamat Datang to Malaysia Airlines”.
Ahmad Jauhari Yahya Group Chief Executive Officer Malaysia Airlines
On the cover See Osaka, Japan’s third most populous city, at its prettiest during the cherryblossom season from March to mid-April. Check out what else you can do in this charming city in our feature on pages 54-61.
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Welcome on board Malaysia Airlines, and thank you for reading our in-flight magazine, Going Places. February is a colourful time for us in Malaysia with the Chinese New Year celebrations kicking off with a bang in the middle of the month. In Malaysia, everyone joins in the fun and festivities, be it for Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidil Fitri, Hari Gawai, Deepavali, Christmas, and many other important occasions in between. That’s just us – Malaysians love to celebrate festivals, which help to strengthen the close ties among our nation’s citizens. And it is in this spirit of warmth and friendship that Malaysia invites the world to join us as we commemorate the vibrant festivals of our multi-ethnic, multi-cultural population. The excitement of these festivals provides visitors with even more
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Frankie Stevens, a New Zealand entertainment icon and judge for all three seasons of the reality series New Zealand Idol was in Malaysia recently. He spoke to us exclusively about the country’s warm hospitality and his experience flying with Malaysia Airlines. How was your flight with Malaysia Airlines?
One of the reasons why I am here is because of Malaysia Airlines and their generosity in every way. On board Malaysia Airlines, there was the much talked-about hospitality from the friendly crew. It feels as though you’re already in Malaysia. Furthermore, I am hardly an average traveller with a single suitcase; as I usually travel with my equipment and instruments. Malaysia Airlines helped me with all those. The great food and company on board truly allowed us to enjoy ourselves. I will always fly with Malaysia Airlines. Tell us more about your experiences being here in Malaysia.
This isn’t the first time I am here in Malaysia and I’ve been exposed to the culture years ago. However, everything remained as what I would expect of
this wonderful country. It has a massive energy and a safe feeling. Malaysia exudes a warm, welcoming and accepting vibe and I’ve never felt intimidated being here at all. I love the friendly and beautiful people, the fantastic Malaysian food, the consistent weather and the amenities, which rival those of any major city in the world. It’s easily one of my favourite places to be in the world. Can you tell us what you’re working on presently and in the near future?
PARTNERSHIP
CONTINUOUS REWARDS Malaysia Airlines continues to reward Enrich members with its latest partnership with rentalcars.com, the world’s leading car rental booking platform in over 26,000 locations, offering great deals on all car types. Enrich members will earn two Enrich miles for every USD1 spent at qualified car rentals throughout the year.
I have always enjoyed singing and performing. I will keep doing what I am doing, running around New Zealand and the world as well. Being a master of ceremonies at different places and of different events. Perhaps I will put another CD together and who knows, I might probably produce something here in Malaysia if there’s a chance.
AIRCRAFT
SELF CHECK-IN
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AUTOMATED NOTICE
Malaysia Airlines took delivery of its 100th Boeing 737 aircraft in December, this time a next-generation B737-800 featuring the 787 Dreamliner-inspired Boeing Sky Interior that enhances the sense of spaciousness. Malaysia Airlines’ Group CEO Ahmad Jauhari Yahya said the B737 has and continues to be an amazing aircraft with consistent reliability, unmatched economics and innovation in passenger comfort. Malaysia Airlines took delivery of its first B737, a B737-200, in 1972 and has 10 additional B737s on order. SPONSORSHIP
FLYING HI5 The cast of globally-popular Australian kids television programme Hi5 will be flying in style from Sydney to their show in Jakarta, happening from 18 until 22 February at Gandaria City. Malaysia Airlines is the official airline partner for this leg of their Hi5 House Hits Tour. For more information on the concert, log on to malaysiaairlines.com
As part of continuous efforts to enhance guests’ experience, Malaysia Airlines has implemented an automated ‘Email Notification’ function to inform passengers with confirmed ticket bookings of the availability of self check-in facilities. Passengers can check in at their leisure and convenience up to 48 hours before flight time.
SUPPORT
RISING STAR Australian tennis sensation Nick Kyrgios has partnered with Malaysia Airlines to ensure he builds on the success of his stellar first full year on the world circuit. The Canberra teenager has been impressive in the past 12 months, climbing from 183rd to 52nd in the world rankings, upsetting world number one Rafael Nadal at Wimbledon, reaching the third round of the US Open and winning three ATP Challenger titles. He also won the prestigious Newcombe Medal for 2014, Australia’s top tennis honour for outstanding players. As the youngest player in the world’s top 90 at 19 years old, the charismatic Kyrgios is determined to take his game to another level in 2015. Becoming an ambassador for Malaysia Airlines is at the heart of his aim to make improvements on and off the court.
COMFORT
LUXURY BASICS A new deluxe comfort kit awaits guests in Business Class. Convenience and care come in the form of basic supplies, including oral care items, hand sanitiser, foldable hairbrush, eyemask and socks, as well as nourishing lip balm and green mandarin-scented body lotion from Acca Kappa, all packed in a stylish travel case from Porsche Design.
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CENTRAL CONVENIENCE
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Located within the Puchong Financial Corporate Centre, a 20-minute drive from Kuala Lumpur’s city centre, the newly opened Four Points by Sheraton Puchong features 249 stylish and contemporary guestrooms designed for a comfortable stay, be it for business or pleasure. Each room is fitted with the Four Points signature bed and a LED flat-screen television. For families and long-stay travellers, the 12 executive suites provide a separate living room and pantry. The hotel also offers over 1,358 square metres of flexible space across four venues, including a pillar-less 760 square-metre ballroom, perfect for events, meetings and weddings. fourpoints.com/puchong SWITZERLAND
PICTURESQUE SETTING
Experience both the modern and the historical at the Dolder Grand luxury hotel, which dates back to 1899 but was updated in 2004 by renowned architect Lord Norman Foster to add two modern wings and a more contemporary interior. Now, this landmark hosts 176 rooms, a two-Michelin-star restaurant, and the Garden Restaurant with magnificent views of Lake Zurich and the surrounding hill forests. This peaceful retreat is close enough to Zurich for those wanting to visit the city. designhotels.com/the-dolder-grand
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INDONESIA
ARTISTIC SPIRIT It’s all about art at the Raffles Jakarta, newly opened in Kuningan. Exclusively linked to the Ciputra Artpreneur Centre, a thriving hub dedicated to theatre and the arts, it is also a homage to internationally acclaimed Indonesian artist Hendra Gunawan, with the late painter’s art gracing the hotel throughout, including at Arts Café by Raffles. AD the39Rest GoingPlaces OL.pdf
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With its contemporary style inspired by the natural landscapes of the city, the Kochi Marriott hotel located within the Kochi Lulu Mall offers 274 spacious and elegant rooms, which include 27 club suites, all designed to reflect an elegant style while providing real comfort. The hotel boasts state-of-the-art facilities and services, including the renowned Quan Spa where both Western and Ayurvedic treatments are available. kochimarriott.com
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CHIlLING OUT
The Sapporo Snow Festival is a huge yearly draw during the final weeks of winter, with almost 400 ice and snow sculptures on display, from life-size renderings of animals and historical monuments, temples and buildings to scenes of Japanese life, manga characters, religious icons and mazes to walk through. 5-11 Feb in Sapporo snowfes.com
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CITRUS COMBAT The Battle of the Oranges, the largest food fight in Italy, also re-enacts the city’s liberation from the tyranny of a corrupt baron dating back to medieval times. Every year, the townspeople of Ivrea divide into squads, each with their own distinctive uniform, poised to pummel each other with 200,000 kilogrammes of oranges in the main square.
The Vietnamese traditionally celebrate Tet Nguyen Dan to usher in the Lunar New Year and the arrival of spring with family gatherings, displays of respect to ancestors, bountiful food and, on the eve, glorious shows of fireworks as the clock strikes midnight. A wonderful time to be in Vietnam. 19-23 Feb throughout Vietnam
14-17 Feb at Ivrea storicocarnevaleivrea.it
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WINE PARTY From January to March, an assortment of activities is celebrated all over the 18 departments of the Mendoza province as part of the National Grape Harvest Festival of Argentina. The festivities culminate in an impressive Central Act that features a marvellous artistic spectacle of dance, light and music, along with wine queens and of course, lots and lots of wine. 28 Feb to 4 Mar at Mendoza
During the Trinidad and Tobago Carnival, this island nation puts on an epic party that rivals the likes of Brazil’s Carnival. Parades and colourful competitions keep visitors entertained with a burst of tropical celebrations including Dimanche Gras (Carnival Sunday) and the crowning of the King
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The Batu Caves temple complex becomes a popular spot during the Hindu festival of Thaipusam, renowned for the sight of kavadis carried on backs or hooked onto the skin of devotees as an act of penance or fulfilment of vows. On the side, visitors may partake in traditional Indian food and purchase paraphernalia during a massive three-day event.
16 Feb at Port of Spain ncctt.org
3 Feb at Batu Caves, Gombak tourism.gov.my
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ON THE MICHELIN MAP New York can be a dizzying place to visit for the gourmand: just where do you start among the hundreds of recommended eateries? Enter Michelin’s New York City Map of Great Places to Eat 2015, a definitive cheatsheet version of its popular restaurant guide designed in a pocket-friendly fold-out map. The map is created for both high-end and budgetconscious diners, with 126 starred establishments and Bib Gourmand restaurants listed within. The New York City Map of Great Places to Eat 2015 retails for USD9.95 michelintravel.com
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CHINESE NEW YEAR TREATS
To usher in the Year of the Ram, savour quintessential Chinese New Year dishes including yee sang with sliced abalone, steamed grouper with soy sauce, barbecued crispy suckling pig, and a special combination of golden and stir-fried prawns at the award-winning Li Yen Restaurant at the Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur. The Chinese New Year set menu ranges in price from USD93 per person to USD870 per table of ten. Li Yen’s Chinese New Year set menus run until 5 March. ritzcarlton.com
FESTIVAL
FESTIVALE ATMOSPHERE Tasmania is known for its gorgeous landscapes, fresh air, and stunning produce, which can all be experienced during the threeday Festivale. Held annually at Launceston’s City Park, the festival features 70 food and wine stalls operated by local restaurateurs and producers, together with cooking demonstrations by guest chef Peter Kuruvita, and Craig Will, Executive Chef of Tasmania’s award-winning Stillwater Restaurant.
ACCOLADES
CROWN RESTAURANT’S FIRST STAR Tokyo, the city with the most Michelin-starred restaurants, can include one more in its illustrious list: Palace Hotel Tokyo’s Crown Restaurant. Established three years ago, the French fine-dining restaurant is built upon the work of Executive Chef Manabu Ichizuka and collaborator Patrick Henriroux, the owner of the two-star La Pyramide Fernand Point. Among the dishes it is known for are slow-cooked cod with veal jus, and sesame and brandade gnocchi accompanied by Iberian chorizo crumble alongside yuzu chutney. 1-1-1 Marunouchi, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo, Japan palacehoteltokyo.com
13-15 Feb at Launceston City Park, Launceston, Tasmania, Australia festivale.com.au
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FONDANT FANTASY Words won’t be necessary with GODIVA’s five limited-edition Valentine fondant chocolates made of sublime fondant and ganache layers in a crisp chocolate shell. Flavours include white Going places_Feb15.pdf 1 1/15/15 chocolate with vanilla ganache and12:23 whitePMchocolate fondant, milk chocolate with strawberry fondant and white chocolate ganache and dark chocolate with coffee fondant. The treats come in a gift box of your choosing to make it all the more special. godiva.my
LOFTY MEALS Eating in the heart of KL has become a little more adventurous with the opening of Dining Loft in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. Located on the 7th floor, the restaurant-filled arena features several new eateries, including Village Roast Duck, which specialises in Cantonese cuisine and its famous roast duck; Rocku Yakiniku, a casual Japanese yakiniku buffet-style restaurant from Singapore; and Pigs & Wolf, known for its pork ribs, burgers and pastas. More restaurants are expected to open in the coming months, so watch this space! pavilion-kl.com
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FESTIVAL
Make way for Summersalt, a new arts and culture festival taking place over five weekends at several locations in and around the city of Melbourne, Australia. Summersalt is perfect for families seeking low-cost, fun-for-all events, such as theatre shows, workshops and puppet performances during the day. At night, outdoor venues come to life with concerts, cinema and theatre shows running late into the early hours. Weekends, 23 Jan – 1 Feb at various venues in Melbourne summersaltfestival.com.au
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FASHION WEEK
Fashionistas are set to descend on New York City to see the Autumn/Winter 2015 collections from top designers. But you don’t have to be part of the fashion world’s elite to enjoy the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week. Shops around the city celebrate with free events and makeovers. There are fashion-related exhibitions too, as well as peoplewatching.
CARNIVAL
STREET PARTY
Each year in the elegant Italian seaside town of Viareggio, millions of visitors convene for what is arguably one of the country’s most popular carnivals, Carnevale Di Viareggio. Every Sunday during the month of February, the sound of cannon fire marks the beginning of an elaborate procession that starts on the Lungomare promenade. Papier-mâché floats stretching up to four storeys high make their way slowly along the promenade, guided by hundreds of dancing costumed revellers. When visiting the Carnevale, remember to bring your camera as there are no barriers between the procession and the public.
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FESTIVAL
FILM FOR ALL The annual Berlinale film festival is one of the largest of its kind in Europe, with over 400 film screenings open to the public. For 10 days, the stars of the silver screen will be gracing Berlin, where top films battle to win in a number of categories. Venues across the city play host to the festival; perhaps the most magnificent is the Friedrichstadt-Palast, an enormous arena that can seat 1,750 film enthusiasts. 5-15 Feb at various venues across Berlin berlinale.de
1, 8, 15, 22 and 28 Feb at Lungomare Promenade, Viareggio, Italy viareggio.ilcarnevale.com
EXHIBITION
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THE ARTISTIC PROCESS Throughout his six-decade career, visual artist Dr Choong Kam Kow has earned an affectionate epithet: ‘well-known senior contemporary artist in Asia’. This February, the National Visual Arts Gallery in Kuala Lumpur celebrates his lifelong dedication to art by hosting a major retrospective of his work. Dr Choong is known for producing a series of artistic creations to explore a single concept. In this way, each individual piece develops the theme with further ideas evolving from each step. The Retrospective Choong Kam Kow: Cross Culture. Trans Era exhibition will include the critically acclaimed Kinta and Kungfu series. Till 31 March at the National Visual Arts Gallery, Kuala Lumpur artgallery.gov.my
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The Colour of Love Few things match the power of gold for sending a message to that special someone Text Zurien Onn
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IWC SCHAFFHAUSEN
FINELY TUNED DOLCE&GABBANA
GO FOR GOLD These 18-carat gold-plated aviators from Dolce & Gabbana’s Gold Edition Collection with their mirrored lenses and distinctive 45-degree cut exude a rock star charisma. Foldable, they fit into an accompanying leather pouch.
The new Portofino Midsize Collection is smaller in scale but still big in style, with the Automatic Moon Phase in red-gold featuring a black mother-of-pearl face, brown alligator leather straps and 174 white diamonds on its dial, bezel and horns. iwc.com
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MAISON FRANCIS KURKDJIAN
SCENT OF STYLE Perfume designer Francis Kurkdjian creates an exclusive spray case for the frequent traveller. The Globe Trotter carries Kurkdjian’s 11ml perfume refills in the sculptural case, available in Zinc or Gold editions, with a handmade leather pouch for safekeeping. franciskurkdjian.com
SELECTED JEWELS
MASTER KEY A remarkable car should be outfitted with remarkable accessories. Selected Jewels has got your Mercedes Benz key covered with its Golden Key constructed of solid gold inset with 300 cut diamonds totalling 3.14 carat. Personalise your key further with a choice of rose, white or yellow gold and a full range of gemstone colours. selected-jewels.com
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TIMELESS BEAUTY
CARLO RINO
RED HOT Bright, daring and exciting, yet classy and elegant – a fashion piece perfect for the femme fatale who is constantly the life of the party. carlorino.net
The Rendez-vous Night & Day watch with its classic styling, elegant rose gold sheen and diamond-set bezel is an indispensable style accessory for the sartorial female. Its technical intricacies and selfwinding movement will no doubt impress as well. jaeger-lecoultre.com
CARRERA Y CARRERA
LOVE NOTE There’s no mistaking the message with the Love collection from Carrera y Carrera. Dainty diamonds set in yellow and white gold spell out your affection. carreraycarrera.com
TWG TEA
SPA IN A CUP Let her indulge her taste buds as well as her senses with the TWG Tea Chinoiserie Collection featuring beautiful gold- and platinum-plated porcelain ware along with five flavours of exquisite tea. twgtea.com
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SKINCARE
FORMULATED FOR MEN
Amway has introduced a range of five products formulated to address men’s grooming needs. Named Artistry Men, it emphasises oil control and hydration, using dual-action technology that restores essential elements of skin cells.
WELLNESS
FOR PERSONAL NEEDS Chiva-Som of Hua Hin, Thailand, delivers wellness in a non-regimented way. All of the luxury health resort’s programmes are individually customised through the integration of naturopathic and conventional medicines. With over 150 treatments and specialist practitioners that include doctors, nurses, dermatologists, plastic surgeons and naturopaths, guests can conveniently find a solution for their needs. chivasom.com
BODYCARE
SCENT-SATIONAL DEBUT Bath & Body Works is finally in Kuala Lumpur. The brand’s recently opened outlet at Nu Sentral Mall carries a wide variety of scented body products such as soaps, bath foams, shower gels, hand soaps, lotions and creams. There is a home range that includes candles, room sprays and diffusers too.
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Spa
A FRESH APPROACH Baden-Baden in south-western Germany is well recognised as a spa town. Villa Stéphanie – a new extension of the Brenners Park-Hotel & Spa – takes the idea of pampering to a different level with its integrated approach to health and wellbeing, focusing on beauty, detox, nutrition and emotional care. Other facilities comprise a sauna, plunge pool, fitness centre, hammam, ladies spa, private park and sunken garden. Villa Stéphanie also connects to Haus Julius, a 1,700-square-metre property dedicated solely to Brenners Medical Care. villastephanie.com
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Earphones
Light & Loud The BeoPlay H2 from Bang & Olufsen is a pair of flexible on-ears. It includes a 40mm custom driver and bass port that promise a rich music performance. Not only is the adaptive headband designed to conform to the head after minutes of use, the ear pads and mono arms are slightly angled for comfort when hung around the neck
Mobile Phone
Stylish Substance
LG’s G3 sports a clean, minimalist design paired with attractive features. The smartphone’s large 5.5-inch Quad HD (2560 x 1440) IPS display is powered by a Qualcomm Snapdragon 801 2.5GHz quad-core processor. While the back 13MP OIS+ camera has a laser autofocus capability, the front-facing 2.1MP fixture can be activated by a clenching fist. To unlock the device, simply tap the screen in a preset pattern. lg.com/global/g3
Footwear
Step Out In Comfort Acclaimed pedicurist and podiatrist Bastien Gonzalez has introduced customised insoles to keep feet looking pretty and healthy. The BGA InSoles’ unique B-shaped design cradles the heel cushion to prevent flattening and spreading of skin. It also pads the layer under the ball of the foot for comfort. There are two types available: Elegant for everyday wear in work or street shoes, and Sport, which keeps the foot extra-protected inside trainers.
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Makeup
Easy On Beauty Menard’s Stream One Touch Lipstick, formulated with a healthy dose of vitamin E, is unique as it has a packaging that allows for easy application. Just lower the button, apply onto the lips, retract and close the lid – all by using one hand. Apart from the 14 exciting shades, there are three options that allow the lipstick to change colours once it touches the lips. nipponmenard.com.my/stream-4.html
Skincare
Natural Nourishment Melvita initially introduced the L’Or Bio Extraordinary Oil in 2013. The range has recently been expanded to include a shower gel and lip-gloss. Consisting of five natural essential oils collected from across the globe, the products of L’Or Bio are said to build a restoring layer for the hair and skin. The fatty acids present in each formulation help retain moisture without an oily finish. uk.melvita.com
Apparel
Perfect For Travel The latest collection from Dockers is high in style but low in maintenance. Made for men, it combines fashion and functionality. You have easy-fit pants that feature zippered security pockets, stretchable waistbands and moisture wicking, wrinklefree fabric. The lightweight poplin shirts from the brand even come with passport-sized pockets – perfect for frequent flyers. asia.dockers.com
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seeing stars Cosy up at some of the world’s best spots for stargazing Text Tracey Petherick
NamibRand Nature Reserve, Namibia
The vast NamibRand Nature Reserve in southern Namibia – home to such desertadapted animals as the gemsbok, mountain zebra and bat-eared fox – has been awarded International Dark Sky Reserve status, making it one of the best places to stargaze. Stay at the luxury Sossusvlei Desert Lodge to enjoy hot-air ballooning, quad biking or 4x4 safaris during the day. When the sun goes down, snuggle up in bed beneath your own personal skylight or join the Lodge’s resident astronomer for after-dinner stargazing at the state-of-the-art observatory. Look out for the red supergiant star, Antares, which is 850 times the diameter of our sun. namibrand.com andbeyond.com/sossusvlei-desertlodge
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La Fortuna, Costa Rica
Costa Rica has long been a go-to destination for astronomy buffs keen to experience clear skies and minimal light pollution. Go in the dry season, between December and April, when the stars are at their brightest and you will be rewarded with endless constellations in the Milky Way as well as the Magellanic Clouds, two clearly visible dwarf galaxies (look out for the bright-red Tarantula Nebula). The small town of La Fortuna, in the middle of northwestern Costa Rica’s rainforest and just a few kilometres from the active Arenal Volcano, is the perfect base for stargazers. Up the romance quota by staying at the Tabacón Grand Spa Thermal Resort at the base of the volcano, where you can experience natural hydrotherapy provided by hot springs and waterfalls. tabacon.com
One of the world’s most romantic destinations also happens to be a premier stargazing hotspot. Right in the middle of the Pacific Ocean, Hawaii has virtually zero light pollution, and the highest peaks on the Big Island also benefit from a tropical inversion cloud layer that ensures skies free of atmospheric pollutants. Lie on a palmfringed beach with waves lapping at your toes and take in some of the Northern Hemisphere’s best-known constellations, including the Milky Way, the bands of Jupiter, and Orion. Or take a 4x4 up to the peak of Mauna Kea, a dormant volcano that is home to the world’s largest and most advanced astronomical observatory. maunakea.com
If you don’t fancy braving the elements, head to a planetarium. New York City’s Hayden Planetarium, at the American Museum Of Natural History, is consistently rated as one of the world’s best with its interactive presentations and in-house astrophysicist
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Sizzling SevillE The Andalusian home of flamenco and tapas is ripe for exploration Text Helen Ochyra Illustration Nate Padavick
Seville is more about soaking up the atmosphere than visiting high-profile tourist sites, but there is one big name in town to check out first: The Alcázar palace (alcazarsevilla. org), which features the most impressive examples of 14thcentury Moorish architecture anywhere outside the Alhambra.
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You can’t miss Seville’s Catedral (catedraldesevilla.es), not only because it’s intricately beautiful both inside and out, but also because it’s one of the largest churches in the world. Wander beneath its flying buttresses and look out for the tomb of Christopher Columbus. Take time also to ascend La Giralda tower, reaching the bell chamber at its summit via a series of
ramps. You can see the entire city from up there.
1pm Lunch is a leisurely affair in Seville, so take a pavement table on Calle Mateos Gago, in the shadow of La Giralda, and settle in. The best tapas are at Casa Tomate (tapassevilla. net/en/casa-tomate-ingles). We recommend the fried calamari, prawns in garlic, and spicy potatoes, washed down with a caña of local beer.
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The Barrio de Santa Cruz, the city’s oldest quarter, is the perfect place to walk off lunch. Wander along twisting whitewashed streets and jasmine-scented squares bedecked with orange trees and wrought iron railings concealing plant-strewn patios.
4pm Follow in Moorish steps with a rejuvenating afternoon at Baños Aire de Sevilla (airedesevilla. com), located on the site of an ancient baths. This opulent yet laidback spa offers thermal baths (including an ice pool for the brave), steam rooms and rejuvenating massage treatments.
7pm There’s no better place to be as the sun sinks than at a rooftop bar, especially if it overlooks the most beautiful building in the city. Of course we mean La Giralda, and Terraza at EME Catedral Hotel (emecatedralhotel.com/en) sits straight across from it. Order a mojito and watch the light change, flickering pink on the fine Almohad architecture.
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melodies. For an authentic experience, without having to It is said that tapas were pound the streets post-midnight, invented in Seville, so having head to Casa de la Memoria them twice in one day doesn’t (casadelamemoria.es) for seem excessive. Take the walk one of its nightly shows. We out to El Rinconcillo (en. recommend you book well in elrinconcillo.es), which was advance. founded in 1670 and retains exquisite architectural details, including beautiful tiling and a lovely carved wooden counter. Before your This is the best trip, download place to be, chatting to the locals as you TripAdvisor’s Seville enjoy cured ham City Guide app (jamon serranó) and for restaurants, attractions, mature Manchego cheese. hotels and reviews from
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Flamenco is witnessing a renaissance, and no visit to Seville is complete without hearing its haunting
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A new emerging food scene is bringing Auckland into the limelight as a must-go for food-lovers Text and Photos Helen Ochyra
The iconic Harbourside Restaurant
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Viaduct Harbour with new waterfront restaurants
The cosy interior of Hotel DeBrett
The lunch crowd at Vulcan Lane
Fraser Jamieson of Misters café
Strawberry salad at Soul Bar
Sky Tower –the tallest manmade structure in the Southern Hemisphere
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’ve eaten seafood all over the world, but never quite like this. Like many things in Auckland, this is something just a little bit different. I’m having lunch at Depot (eatatdepot. co.nz), a self-styled eatery and oyster bar where chef Al Brown serves up thoroughly modern Kiwi cuisine – with a twist. I order the ‘craydog’, not entirely sure what to expect, and am blown away by this fresh take on just one of the highquality food products New Zealand is known for. It is served on a stick (like a hotdog), coated in karengo and sesame seeds, and comes with a healthy dollop of wasabi mayonnaise and rock sugar syrup. It is juicy, succulent and finger-licking delicious. Perhaps this is why everyone seems to be ordering it, from the visitors taking tables for two, to the locals sitting up at the bar. This is the sort of place where you are warmly welcomed whenever you choose to drop in. Coffee at 7am? Sure thing. Lunch at 4pm? No problem. That laidback Kiwi lifestyle is no myth. Depot
shucks oysters to order at the end of the bar, and I feast on a plate of sweet and plump Te Matuku Bay oysters from Waiheke Island while looking out onto Federal Street. Here, an enticing line-up of modern restaurants recline in the shadow of the city’s famous Sky Tower, a needle-like structure that pierces the bright, blue summer sky. Federal Street was given a new look in 2014 when it became a ‘shared space’ with public seating and pedestrian right of way. In another part of town, the pedestrian is also king. Down on the waterfront, Britomart is an example to urban developers the world over, its heritage buildings revamped, its once down-at-heel squares and streets filled with packed restaurants and bars that now account for some 20 percent of the city’s food and beverage sales. One such restaurant is Ortolana (britomart.org/ortolana), in the heart of urban garden The Pavilions. Here, I find that the greenery has encroached inside, with a ‘garden to fork’ philosophy ensuring that every dish comes dressed
with greens – everything from sorrel to sage. Ortolana means ‘market gardener’ in Italian, an appropriate name for a restaurant with its own organic farm, west of the city in Kumeu. No bookings are taken here (nor at Depot) and casual dining is the name of the game, with raucous groups sitting alongside businessmen, all enjoying Italianinspired dishes such as pork osso bucco and crayfish ravioli. But it’s not only on the food scene that Auckland has improved in recent years. Over on High Street, a defunct backpackers’ hostel that was home to a flock of pigeons has been reborn as the classy Hotel DeBrett (hoteldebrett. com). Checking in here, I follow the eye-catching, hand-woven stripy carpet created by owner-designer Michelle Deery up the elegant, wide staircase to find a room that is small but welcoming. Hand-printed throws cover the bed; there’s the sort of wooden writing desk I dreamed of as a child in the corner, and the only thing missing from the chic black-and-white tiled bathroom is a bath. This is the perfect base for exploring Auckland’s best boutiques, many of them along High Street, just
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Eatery and oyster bar Depot serves modern Kiwi dishes
Oysters are shucked to order at Depot
Beef brisket noodle don from Misters
Auckland’s CBD sees old buldings blending in with new structures
outside the front door. I shop for Kiwi designs in Workshop, Moochi and tkStore and stock up on jewellery at The Vault. There is just time for coffee at Grind on High before I make my way back down to the waterfront – where I have a date with crayfish. I have booked dinner at Soul Bar (soulbar.co.nz), a gem on the Viaduct, an area that is otherwise populated by tourist-targeting restaurants taking advantage of the waterfront location. Not so at Soul, where the open-air terrace doesn’t just come with views out over the yachts, but also with a tempting menu of Kiwi produce. Owner Judith Tabron developed her love of fish in the kitchen of London’s L’Escargot and this shines through in head chef Gareth Stewart’s creations. Stewart also trained in London (at Claridge’s, The Greenhouse and Mews of Mayfair), and that city’s forwardthinking and inventive approach can be
seen in dishes such as the strawberry salad, served with an aged balsamic dressing, bright green basil leaves and fresh purple flowers. Soul is packed when I visit, with locals and regulars having lunches that spill over into dinnertime and are still going on as the sun sinks below the waterline. Their top choice, Judith tells me, is the snapper, caught locally. “Aucklanders are boaties,” she tells me, and they often catch snapper themselves. The fish is served here with roasted sweet stem broccoli and Italian lardo di colonnata and coated in a lemon-andshallot crumb. Delicious. Aucklanders are also increasingly health-conscious and the trend of the moment is gluten-free cuisine. People have been switching to a wheat-free diet for health reasons for a while now, but it was not until October 2014 that they had somewhere in the CBD they could order at without questioning the menu. That place is Misters Real Food (misters.co), a new café serving healthy gluten – and dairy-free dishes to a constant stream of office workers. It was set up by Fraser Jamieson and Alex Brayne, and when I visit they are still wide-eyed with surprise at their success. Sitting next to the spectacular ‘living
If you like Auckland, you might also like: Sydney Australia’s most famous city has a vibrant, ever-changing food scene that focuses on the fresh, whether that be produce or ideas. Circular Quay in the heart of the CBD is set to be revamped, and with burgers currently big news the world over, Sydney is of course keeping pace, with new joint the Burger Project (burgerproject.com), from Aussie chef Neil Perry, opened in the CBD in 2014. San Diego This SoCal city has long been in the shadow of its northerly neighbours LA and San Francisco, but that just keeps things authentic. You’ll find some of the best Mexican food in the States here, thanks to the proximity to the border, and the historic Gaslamp Quarter (gaslamp. org) is packed with laidback restaurants and local boutiques. A new market of local artisans is planned at the Liberty Station building for 2015.
Once neglected, Britomart is now a lively place to hang out
Fresh and succulent Te Matuku Bay oysters at Depot
wall’, designed and created by Richard Moore of local Moore Fine Arts (artschoolnz.com) with plants from his own garden, I try the pulled pork tacos, which come with aioli made from cashew milk. The tabbouli is not cous cous but cauliflower, and my coffee is white thanks to hazelnut milk. It is an eye-opener. I’m clearly not the only one to think so. Fraser and Alex are run off their feet, the queue of customers spilling out onto the street. Perhaps Auckland had been waiting for the chance to go gluten-free. Perhaps Auckland is no longer following trends from elsewhere but setting them itself. Perhaps it’s time you booked your table here.
Cape Town With a long history as a port, Cape Town is a true cultural crossroads, and its food scene represents this. Try Cape Malay curries in the colourful BoKaap district, just on the fringes of the city centre, or the locals’ favourite burger at Clarke’s (clarkesdining.co.za) in the CBD. The latest trend though is health food, with plant-based fast food restaurant Plant Café (plantcafe. co.za) leading the vegan way.
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The dramatic scenery of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula
Iceland’s awe-inspiring landscape testifies to the power of nature
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t was around 24 million years ago that Iceland first rose from the ocean as a collection of volcanoes spewing lava and gas. Perched atop the rift between the divergent North American and Eurasian tectonic plates, the environment of this north Atlantic island is today still wrought by fire, ice and a tempestuous climate. Eruptions, earthquakes, mud pools, fumaroles and spouting geysers are all part of daily Icelandic life. Flying over its capital Reykjavik, it still seems remarkable that anyone could call this seemingly inhospitable place home. Yet today the pint-sized Icelandic capital sits at the edge of the Arctic Circle with a pugnacious defiance that would make its Viking founders proud, while
Icelanders across this primal land revel in its dramatic beauty. Every winter many Icelandic residents and visitors retreat to cosy bars, cafes and hotel rooms while gale-force Arctic winds buffet walls and windows. Yet the very name of this wild and elemental country evokes such potent images that it challenges visitors to explore. For those who go beyond Reykjavik's city limits, some memorable sights await. Three of Iceland’s most popular destinations are conveniently within easy reach of Reykjavik – Gullfoss, Geysir and Thingvellir – which together form what’s known locally as the Golden Circle. This 300-kilometre round trip takes in gushing geysers, thundering glacial waterfalls and one of only two places in the world where two divergent tectonic plates can easily be observed above sea level. It's the perfect introduction to the jaw-dropping, frequently surreal natural sights that seem to abound in this small country. One of Iceland’s most famous attractions, Geysir has given its name to geysers the world over. While the main geyser on the site hasn’t erupted for years, today its smaller yet still impressive cousin Strokkur dutifully shoots a stream of boiling hot water and steam up to 30 metres into the air every seven minutes. If you can tolerate the sulphurous stench, there’s a panoply of other smaller geysers nearby, hissing, spitting and bubbling away like miniature cauldrons. "Geysir once shot water into the air
The road to Jokulsarlon is a succession of ever-changing landscapes
Strokkur – Iceland's most famous geyser
Remote wooden churches are found throughout the island
The Northern Lights over the Peninsula
The friendly people of Snaefellsnes
to heights of 80 metres," explains local Hjordis Reynisdottir. "In the 1950s, however, tourists blocked it by throwing rocks into it. Luckily Strokkur is still regular as clockwork. If you're coming in winter make sure to bring gloves - when you wait seven minutes for an eruption, bodily extremities can get a bit cold." A short drive from Geysir, the location of Gullfoss (‘golden falls’) is given away by the rising clouds of spray, which are visible for kilometres around. This massive, beautiful waterfall - created by millions of gallons of glacial meltwater plunging into a deep crevice - was once endangered by a proposed power station. A local woman threatened to throw herself down the falls in protest, and Gullfoss was rescued.
The last site on a Golden Circle route is Thingvellir, a UNESCO World Heritage site where the Vikings established the world’s first democratic parliament in AD 930. This is the only place where the Mid-Atlantic tectonic plate boundary is visible on land, with valley walls drifting further apart by 7 mm each year. On a windswept winter's day, walking amongst the site's jagged boulders and soaring rock walls, it's not hard to imagine Viking chieftains convening here to settle disputes and recount ancient sagas. Gaze northwest from Reykjavik on a clear day and those with eagleeyed vision will spy the gleaming Snaefellsjokull Glacier on the horizon. While the glacier is nowhere near the
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Whalewatching tours depart from the Grundarfjordur harbour
Killer whales or orcas are a winter highlight on the Peninsula
The iconic Icelandic horse
The Joklarar Statue –built in remembrance of fishermen who lost their lives at sea
Icebergs on Jokulsarlon, Iceland's most famous glacial lagoon
Handknitted sweaters for sale
size of Iceland’s largest ice sheets, it is by far the most mysterious and popular. Sitting near the tip of one of Iceland’s most beloved landscapes - the Snaefellsnes Peninsula - this is the glacier that French author Jules Verne chose as his doorway into inner space in Journey to the Centre of the Earth. One of the reasons why Icelanders love the Snaefellsnes Peninsula so much (aside from its enchanting landscape
brimming with lava caves, waterfalls, springs) is that it is a and mineral hot veritable heartland of history. Some of the country's best and most important sagas took place here, and it is said that explorer Christopher Columbus once spent a winter in Ingjaldsholl, where he heard stories of lands far to the west. With its glistening white cone, Snaefellsjokull is the most potent and enduring symbol of Snaefellsnes. But even if the glacier weren't there, the manifold wonders of Snaefellsnes would still stand out. With its lush fjords, haunting volcanic peaks, dramatic sea cliffs, sweeping golden beaches and crooked, crunchy lava flows, the 100-kilometre-long peninsula is renowned across Iceland as the place to witness the whole country ‘in miniature’. The gateway to the north coast of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula, Grundarfjordur is the most picturesque town in the area. Kirkjufell, its oblong signature mountain, pokes up from a promontory to the west like an upturned loaf of bread, while a network of hiking trails lead south across the peninsula's mountainous spine. During winter, the Snaefellsnes Peninsula is graced by two of the natural world’s most impressive phenomena -
large groups of killer whales (or orcas), and regular appearances of the iconic Aurora Borealis, or Northern Lights. When these twin attractions appear both day and night, it can be difficult finding time to sleep. From mid-December to early April, the waters just off Grundarfjordur teem with herring, attracting large pods of killer whales, dolphins, porpoises and a multitude of sea birds. A number of Reykjavik-based companies run whale-watching tours, with several in Grundarfjordur itself. "Whales are found in all the world's oceans, and about a quarter of all species are found in the waters around Iceland and the United Kingdom," explains Iceland-based marine biologist and whale guide Alexa Kershaw. "Around Iceland, the warm waters of the Gulf Stream mix with the cooler coastal currents, creating an abundance of plankton and fish, and therefore food for the whales. The best time for
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The spectacular waterfall at Skogafoss, en route to Jokulsarlon
An ancient stone and turf-walled cottage
sightings is between October and March, when herrings come close to the fjords of the Snaefellsnes Peninsula to shelter from the worst of the winter weather. The killer whales naturally follow them, sometimes into really shallow water. You can frequently see them just by standing on the shore." Iceland is a country of natural juxtapositions. Lifeless glaciers sit above verdant valleys, while barren lava fields are bordered by gorgeous black sand beaches. Nothing seems to make sense, but it all fits together perfectly. One Icelandic journey where the environment constantly changes is that to Jokulsarlon, a glacial lagoon around 380 kilometres east of Reykjavik. From volcanic ash deserts to moss-carpeted boulders that stretch toward the horizon, the drive to Jokulsarlon offers scenery unlike anywhere else on Earth. Soaring peaks rear up suddenly from flat, prairielike fields, while countless waterfalls drop over huge cliffs right beside the road. Jokulsarlon itself is one of the most beautiful sights of Iceland. Situated at the south end of the Vatnajokull glacier, the lake first appeared in 1934 due to glacial melting and now covers 25 square kilometres. With approximately
500 square metres of ice breaking off the glacier every year, the lagoon is filled with icebergs of all shapes and sizes. As these reflect the sky above, the whole site becomes a kaleidoscope of icy hues. Today, many of Iceland's time-pressed travellers never get to witness the glaciers, geysers, erupting volcanoes or bubbling mud pools that continue to shape the nation's very existence. For those prepared to journey further and deeper, this dynamic land leaves memories as powerful as the landscapes that inspire them.
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Seductive Naples Italy’s darkly romantic city beckons to travellers Text Garry Marchant
Dusk at Marina di Corricella on Procida Island in the Bay of Naples
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Shoppers browsing the stalls in the city's historic centre
Castel dell'Ovo or the Castle of Egg is considered the oldest of Naples' castles
Naples is the birthplace of pizza; the Neapolitan pizza is made from simple yet fresh ingredients
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he view from the ramparts of the medieval Sant'Elmo castle is inspiring. Vesuvius, one of the world’s most famous volcanoes, rises from the mist to the left; the expansive Bay of Naples stretches in front, and to the right is the Isle of Capri, celebrated in the famous song. And immediately below spreads Naples itself, with its many domes, churches, red-tile roofs and terraces, grand plazas and palaces. Naples may not attract the throng of visitors who flock to Rome, Venice and Florence. Once the third most-populous city in Europe after London and Paris (and formerly one of the continent’s most opulent), Naples is often just a jumpingoff point for Pompeii and the Amalfi Coast. But this chaotic, charming city has great art, architecture, its own distinctive cuisine and a lively street life. On the advice of a local, I take the Chiaia inclined railway line, here called the funicular (as in the renowned Neapolitan song Funiculì, Funiculà). Within minutes, it takes me to the upper reaches of the city, away from the crowds. Here, the stylish Vomero district, home to the city’s wealthier citizens, is known for its fabulous views, grand villas and
extensive park. Luxury stores line the broad 19th and 20th-century boulevards, along with apartment buildings and delicatessens displaying a great array of delicious local specialities. Firecrackerred chillies hang in clumps outside grocery stores, ready to be picked for the cooking pot, and cheese shops display huge balls of mozzarella and pavingblock-sized bricks of parmesan. In this ritzy residential area, I find another attraction to this often-maligned city: the people. Several times while standing on a street, looking clueless and studying a map, I’m offered advice and directions by the locals – usually very proper-looking older citizens. Neapolitans are among the friendliest people in Italy. Following directions from an immaculately dressed elderly woman, I walk the short distance to the Castel Sant'Elmo, perched on the hill. Inside the massive medieval fortress, the Museo del Novecento is dedicated to 20thcentury Neapolitan art, with an extensive collection of varying appeal. The main attraction, though, is the panoramic view. From here, another line, the Funicolare Centrale, one of the world’s longest funicular lines, takes me down to
Via Toledo and Galleria Umberto I. This expansive indoor glass-and-iron domed gallery and shopping arcade, built in the late 19th century, is as imposing as any in Paris. The spacious, cross-shaped indoor plaza with its beautiful glass roofs and ornate tiled floors - including a mosaic of the zodiac at the centre - houses shops and cafés. Today, the grandest interior in southern Italy is almost empty, except for a bevy of ballerinas tottering up on their tiptoes, posing for a professional photographer. Leaving the giant arcade, I stroll up elegant Toledo Street (a remnant of when this city was Spanish), which
French author Stendhal called ‘the most populous and merry street in the world’ nearly two centuries ago. Elegantly dressed Neapolitans window shop at the designer stores and savour their country’s famous coffee in outdoor cafés. Groups of noisy, animated locals stroll the sidewalks, the ubiquitous scooters buzz past, and salesmen peddle cigarette lighters, fridge magnets and other affordable souvenirs. My next stop is the Gallerie d’Italia art gallery in a former palace, the Palazzo Zevallos Stigliano. Naples is an important centre of fine art, with excellent museums and galleries, often housed in historical buildings, which are works of
Incredibly fresh produce is displayed at stalls: tomatoes grown on the black soil of Vesuvius, lemons, melons, peaches, plus various types of apples, from yellow to red to pink
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The medieval fortress of Castel Sant'Elmo with Mount Vesuvius looming in the background
Shopping for fresh produce at the Porta Nolana food market
art themselves. This one displays a fine collection of Naples’ art donated by local banks, but I find the elaborately decorated building as interesting as the paintings. Just off Toledo, I happen on the Quartieri Spagnoli (Spanish Quarters), a working-class neighbourhood named for the Spanish who ruled the city for two centuries starting from 1504. There is energetic street life here, with colourful flags and laundry hanging over narrow alleys, people yelling and music playing over scooter noise. I catch the sound of an accordion in the street from a wandering troubadour playing classics such as O Sole Mio. Incredibly fresh produce is displayed at stalls: tomatoes grown on the black soil of Vesuvius, lemons, melons, peaches, plus various types of apples, from yellow to red to pink. There are also all sorts of glistening fish piled on tables. Bakery windows display tempting local pastries. There is little English on the menus of the small local restaurants here, making dining a challenge. Naples is credited for inventing the modern pizza, and it is sold
everywhere here, but menus out on the streets offer numerous other choices. That evening, I head down to the port to sit at an outdoor café on Via Caracciolo, looking at the waterfront Castel dell'Ovo (Egg Castle) and the sparkling lights of the city strung out along the shore and across the hills. Cars are banned on this stretch of the road, so it’s peaceful with only strollers and bicycles passing by. On my last day, eager to see one of the city’s main attractions, I take the Circumvesuvio train through the grubby suburbs, with extensive graffiti marring the local stations. In Ernaculo, I pay the equivalent of USD25 (including the entrance fee) and take a minibus up a winding road to Vesuvius, through forests growing from the black soil, past lichen-covered rocks. Near the summit, a restaurant sells snacks and beer, and souvenir shops offer typical tourist fare, as well as black volcanic stones and tasteful handmade volcanic stone jewellery. From the entrance, a black sand trail goes to the crater rim, steep at first, then levelling off. Wooden stairs lead up to an open area with ropes strung along to
hang onto, as powerful winds pummel the hikers. From the lip of this deadly crater, I look down into the cone, to see smoke rising from one corner. And there, far across the blue bay, I see Sant’Elmo castle, where I stood just days ago, and spread out all around it, the exuberant city bursting with life. Looking out at the blue sea, I recall that the Bay of Naples was home to the mythological sirens, mermaids who lured sailors to shipwreck with their enchanting singing in The Odyssey. I have certainly heard the siren call of Naples, and I will return someday.
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View of a typical Italian neighbourhood
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Ohayou Osaka! Japan’s merchant city charms with plenty of good food, gorgeous scenery and a culture unlike any other
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Breath-taking view of Osaka Castle amid autumn leaves
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f Osakans appear smug these days, it’s for good reason. Japan’s third most populous city has seen an increase in the arrival of overseas tourists longing for a bit of old-world charm along with the comforts and excitement of a modern metropolis. With beauty characterised by stone-paved, lanternlit alleyways, stunning greenery, and the enduring moniker of kuidaore no machi, or ‘the city where you eat till you drop’, the hometown pride is perfectly understandable. Add to that Osaka’s reputation for its down-to-earth people, and it’s easy to see why the city is one of Japan’s must-visit destinations. Here are some of the not-to-be-missed attractions if you’re visiting Osaka for the first time.
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To experience Japan’s breath-taking cherry blossom season or to take in its fall foliage, visit the Expo ‘70 Commemorative Park (expo70.or.jp/ languages/English). The 260-hectare park is built on the site of the Japan World Exposition 1970 and features the Japanese Garden and the Japan Folk Crafts Museum, among others. The Japanese Garden, a testament to the art
The Japanese city has seen an increase in the arrival of overseas tourists longing for the oldworld charm along with the comforts of a modern metropolis of gardening Japan is so famous for, has a stream running through it and is a quiet and restful place away from the madding crowd. Bring a packed lunch and enjoy the scenery at a leisurely pace. The grounds of the Osaka Castle (osakacastle.net) are also worth visiting for its beautiful landscape, acres of cherry trees and a huge variety of flowers. The castle itself is a reproduction after it was destroyed in the Summer War of Osaka, rebuilt, only to be heavily damaged during World War II. Today, it is a museum housing Japanese historical documents, while an observation deck on the 8th floor offers panoramic views of the city. If you’re tired of walking, a great way to take in the sights of the city is on the Aqua Liner (suijo-bus.jp/language/english) from the Okawa River. The seasonal cruise passes many of Osaka’s famous sites, including under bridges. If you’ve had enough of the views from the ground, get up to the ‘floating garden’ located at the top of the 173-metre high Umeda Sky Building (kuchuteien.com/english). On the way up the twin skyscrapers connected at the top floors, see-through elevators and escalators are bound to make you weak in the knees. Once up, step out onto the Lumi Sky Walk, a 122-metre completely open circular corridor, for 360-degree panoramic views of the Osaka cityscape. If you have time for just one visit to a museum, the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living is highly recommended. Be transported back in time to the Edo period through a life-sized reproduction of the town of Osaka in the 1830s. Stroll through lanes and peek into shops and
The Glico Running Man sign has been a famous Dotonbori landmark since 1935
Sheraton Miyako Hotel serves halal bentos at its restaurant, Uemachi
One of the exhibits at the Osaka Museum of Housing and Living
A Noh play in session at the Yamamoto Nohgakudo theatre
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The imposing Hogwarts Castle at Universal Studios Japan
The Aqua Liner is a great way to take in the sights along the river
Life-sized reproductions of Edo-period shops at the Museum of Housing and Living
The famed Tower of the Sun in the Expo ‘70 park represents the infinite development of humankind and the power of life
living quarters to experience what life was like back then. The attention to detail is impeccable, from the lifelike cats playing on the roof to the raindrop imprints on the floor! To impress friends and family back home, dress up in a kimono for less than USD2 and pose for photos among the exhibits. It’s a steal!
What to do
Muggle fans of Harry Potter will not want to miss the magical Wizarding World of Harry Potter at Universal Studios Japan (usj.co.jp), an attraction designed in incredible detail to capture the true spirit of Hogwarts Castle, where the school of witchcraft and wizardry is housed, and Hogsmeade, the village where the wizards reside. The centrepiece of the castle is the award-winning, state-ofthe-art Harry Potter and the Forbidden Journey attraction. The ride is unlike any other offered in theme parks around the world. Guests sit on an ‘enchanted bench’ and are launched at varying speeds in all directions while chasing dragons, flying over Hogwarts Castle, and playing quidditch, among others. The entire experience is conducted in Japanese, even when Dumbledore is speaking to you. But for fans, it’s easy to guess the storyline. If you’re prone to motion sickness or have small children who don’t meet the requirement for the Forbidden Journey attraction, hop onto the family-friendly Flight of the Hippogriff coaster that spirals and dives around a pumpkin patch and
If you’re in Osaka this spring, stay at the Imperial Hotel (imperialhotel.co.jp/e/osaka/ index.html) for unimpeded views of cherry blossoms down by the Okawa riverbanks. Be pampered too by centuries-old traditions of hospitality amid five-star facilities and services
swoops past Hagrid’s Hut. To cap off all the excitement, head to Hog’s Head for a mug of butterbeer, the sweet, nonalcoholic beverage that tastes a bit like butterscotch. Snap a photo of yourself with a foamy moustache to prove that you’ve tried it. Time your trip for a night-time view of Hogwarts Castle. It is breathtakingly beautiful. Non-Potter fans will find equally thrilling attractions at the theme park, such as the immersive Amazing Adventures of Spider-Man ride, or the boat tour of fear, where a gigantic man-eating shark attacks, inspired by the movie, Jaws, of course. For a taste of traditional performing arts, catch Evenings of Traditional Osaka Performing Arts at the Yamamoto Nohgakudo or Noh Theater (noh-theater.com) on the first and third Saturdays of the month. Be mesmerised by actors performing highlights from
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specialised shopping, Amerikamura has hundreds of small, inexpensive boutiques catering to youths, while the nearby Horie and Minami-senba districts cater to the slightly older, more sophisticated crowd with prices to match. Those craving a more holistic experience can head to the Osaka Station City complex in the Umeda district, where large Daimaru, Hankyu, Hanshin, and Mitsukoshi-Isetan stores are located.
What to eat
As tenka no daidokoro or the ‘nation’s kitchen’, Osaka is clearly all about food. The Dotonbori area is a street food haven known for the hundreds of neon lights and mechanised signs that line its street, including the famous Glico Running Man and the Kani Doraku crab signs. Okonomiyaki is arguably Osaka’s most famous food. A cross between an omelette and a pancake, okonomiyaki is filled with a choice of meat, seafood or noodles, and topped with bonito flakes, a special brown tangy sauce, mayonnaise, and scallions. The traditional Osaka-style okonomiyaki
Shinsaibashisuji, Osaka’s busiest shopping street
Okonomiyaki is arguably the city’s most famous food
Osaka skyline at dusk
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four traditional arts developed primarily in Osaka, including Noh plays, kyogen comic plays, bunraku puppet theatre, rakugo comic storytelling, and rokyoku narrative ballad, among others, in a single evening. For a deeper understanding of Noh, take part in organised lectures, tour the stage and dressing rooms, or try on costumes worn during plays. Noh plays reached their perfection about 650 years ago and are believed to be the oldest existing theatrical performance in Japan. It is also the country’s first Intangible Cultural Heritage listing designated by UNESCO. Finally, what fun is travelling without a little shopping? The Shinsaibashi-suji shopping street is undoubtedly Osaka’s most famous and busiest. Running about 600 metres in length, the covered street hosts brand name shops like Longchamp, chain stores like Uniqlo and Zara, independent boutiques and a variety of restaurants and cafés. For more
includes shredded cabbage, pork belly, and seafood. For the quintessential street snack, try the takoyaki or bite-sized balls of flour and egg batter filled with pieces of octopus, ginger and scallions. For the adventurous gourmand, the poisonous fugu or pufferfish awaits. A speciality of Osaka and eaten mostly during winter, fugu is normally served as sashimi, though some restaurants serve it as ice cream! Did you know that conveyor belt sushi or kaiten-zushi originated from Osaka in the 1950s? The owner of a standup sushi bar in Osaka is said to have come up with the idea of using conveyor belts to serve his customers in order to increase the efficiency of his restaurant. Visit osaka-info.jp/en for more information about the city.
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Fiji Food Uncovered Long, lazy meals by the sea, complemented by wide smiles Text Tatyana Leonov Photos Tom Donald
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Grilled tuna at Sofitel's V Restaurant
Fijian chef Talala Tupou smiles as he prepares the kokoda, a raw fish dish that’s marinated in coconut milk and mixed with onions and chillies. He carefully places the pieces of local snapper aside and massages coconut shavings around a hot stone with his hands, explaining this is how to achieve a smoky flavour. After 10 minutes, he’s made fresh coconut milk for the marinade. No canned varieties here. “I love cooking. I love food. When I was a boy and mum was cooking I would always watch,” he says, chuckling. “After mum cooked, then I cooked.” Together with executive chef Jona Ravasakula, Talala crafts a variety of traditional dishes at Yasawa Island Resort and Spa (yasawa.com) and comes up with innovative meal concepts. The enticing menu at this tranquil resort is on a 10-day rotation – more than 50 different main course recipes are prepared over the span of 10 days. And guests are never limited to three-course meals. “If a guest wants three desserts, that’s fine, or even five – it’s all inclusive here,” Talala says, gazing out at the waves gently rippling against the powdery white-sand beach – a scene straight out of a honeymoon catalogue. Yasawa Island Resort and Spa is the only resort on the idyllic Yasawa
Island, the biggest island in the Yasawa archipelago (a chain of volcanic islands stretching 80 kilometres in the Western Division of Fiji). It’s a wonderful showcase of just how good food in Fiji can be. Guests come to unwind and eat to their heart’s content.
The produce
Fijian food is the unscripted sum total of absorbed influences from different ethnicities arriving in Fiji at various times throughout history. The Polynesians, Melanesians and Micronesians came first, and then the Indians, Europeans and Chinese travelled to this island country. Some stayed, some departed, but everyone left behind a splash of their culinary practices. At resort restaurants, you’ll find Western, Eastern and fusion dishes all on offer, but the constant is the produce, mostly from Fiji. Island resorts like Yasawa work with local fishermen and farmers to harvest organic, fresh food. Many mainland resorts grow herbs and vegetables in gardens and get other produce from markets. The daily Nadi produce market is where to go to get a sense of what’s in season. Unlike countless markets around the globe, it’s not frantic or noisy – a nod to the relaxed Fijian culture.
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Hawkers convene on the ground, casually chitchatting with each other, their fruits and vegetables tidily bundled together – finger eggplants with a deep purple lustre, sweet papayas, plump mangoes, red and green chillies, plenty of coconuts and more. In the seafood section, fishermen hawk the daily catch: wild-caught fish, pipis, clams and lobster. At Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa (sofitel. com/gb/hotel-5706-sofitel-fiji-resort-andspa/index.shtml) on bustling Denarau Island, French chef Jean-Marc Ruzzene uses fresh-picked herbs and vegetables from the restaurant garden, local seafood, and some imported produce when the dishes call for specifics (like lamb, which comes from Australia or New Zealand). “It’s about supporting Fiji and forming the best possible flavours,” he explains as he strolls into the elegant V Restaurant.
There are three restaurants and a café at Sofitel Fiji Resort and Spa, but fine diner V Restaurant is where you come for the ultimate gastronomic seduction. Dishes are paraded out of the kitchen like artwork heading to a gallery. Bright-red cherry tomatoes border a plump fillet of local mahi-mahi, while seafood lasagna is a beautifully constructed mound of glossy pasta sheets, succulent lobster and meltin-the-mouth cheese. Desserts dazzle in both visual appeal and taste. “I don’t believe in garnishes,” Jean-Marc says. “All ingredients on the plate are designed to be eaten. I think when you over-garnish, you’re saying that something is missing from the dish.”
Desire to learn
Local chefs in Fiji work hard to stand out. Some jazz up their dishes with an assortment of garnishes for visual oomph, while others let the flavours do the talking. There’s no right or wrong – just the desire to create dishes that dazzle. Every October, young chefs from all over Fiji gather in Nadi for the three-day Moffat Culinaire Salon, a prestigious internationally judged competition. Last year, four chefs from Peter Kuruvita’s Flying Fish restaurant at the Sheraton Fiji Resort (sheratonfiji.com) walked away with medals. Gold medals went to Akshay
PHOTO Yasawa Island Resort AND SPA
Lobsters feature regularly on the menu at Yasawa Island Resort
Chef JeanMarc adds the finishing touch to a dish
Fresh fish is in abundance at Yasawa Island Resort
Yasawa Island Resort is a true paradise any way you look
One of Sofitel’s many talented chefs
A trio of artfully presented desserts at V Restaurant
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Kumar for ‘Static Main Course’ and Munish Rahul for ‘Live Beef Dish’, and silver medals went to Sumeet Chandra for ‘Live Salad’ and ‘Live Curry’ and to Ashnil Kumar for ‘Live Dessert’. Even the category names are imaginative and point to Fiji’s desire to learn, to grow, to astound. The head chef at Flying Fish, Pawel Klodowski (who hails from Poland), can’t wipe the wide grin off his face when he chats about his staff. “They are amazing. Without them, there would be no Flying Fish,” he gushes, gazing at the superbly situated waterfront restaurant. Inside, staff members whizz past guests and distribute aromatic dishes, cheerful diners savour both the food and the view, while chefs smile, knowing that their handiwork is being appreciated. In Nadi, at Tata’s Restaurant (tatasrestaurant.blogspot.com), chefs also smile as they work – a Fijian trademark. Owner and restaurant manager Dinesh Pillay started his fast food empire by the side of a road with just a few wobbly tables under a corrugated tin roof. He
One of the tantalising dishes served at the alfresco Lagoon restaurant at Sofitel
Pipis are one of the many seafood selections sold at the Nadi market
Bright chillies for sale at the fresh produce market
Tata Restaurant’s healthy vegetable thali
The cheerful team at Tata’s
The traditional kava ceremony is a musttry activity in Fiji
Three traditional culinary experiences to try in Fiji:
A local vendor prepares pineapple for sale
talked to customers to gauge their palate, practised, cooked more and cooked better. Today, Dinesh owns three Tata’s restaurants and serves up some of the best South Indian cuisine in the country. Locals and travellers alike gather here and order colourful curries that they mop up with crisp, freshly baked roti bread. And they smile – like everyone does in Fiji.
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Kava ceremony: A kava ceremony holds great significance in Fijian culture (historically kava was drunk at religious events or when esteemed guests visited), and Fijians by nature are welcoming and happy to share their culture. Creative Holidays (creativeholidays.com) specialises in customised Fijian holidays and offer a cave tour that includes a visit to a small village where guests can join a local family in a kava ceremony.
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Lovo: Fish, vegetables and meat are cooked in an underground oven, which is basically a hole in the ground lined with fire-lit coconut husks and covered by stones. Customarily, lovo was prepared for communal celebrations, such as weddings and festivals. Today however, many resorts hold special lovo nights so that guests can sample this special traditional dish.
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Kokoda: Fresh white fish (usually mahi-mahi or snapper) is marinated in coconut milk and spices. Most resorts offer kokoda. Fijians love it; it’s healthy and a great showcase of local seafood.
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Festive Feast A Chinese New Year special, yee sang is a salad of shredded vegetables, raw fish and condiments tossed together to symbolise abundance and prosperity Text Tan Lee Kuen Photo SooPhye Props and Styling Rohani Jelani
Li Yen, Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur
Helmed by Executive Chinese Chef Leung Kwai Hong from Hong Kong, Li Yen does an especially colourful yee sang. The base – comprising red ginger, onion, yam flakes, papaya, ginger, jellyfish, pomelo and winter melon to mimic the colours of the sunrise – represent the seven fortunes. The centrepiece is a choice of fresh salmon, jellyfish or abalone, with special advanced orders for lobster and geoduck. Top it off with other special New Year dishes such as braised dried oyster with dried fish maw and sea moss in a special abalone sauce, or the highly popular steamed claypot rice with Chinese waxed meat.
Chynna, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
The award-winning Chynna at Hilton Kuala Lumpur has plenty of tricks up its sleeves when it comes to yee sang. This year, the Tang-themed restaurant’s signature yee sang is the Kanzaki pumpkin and Korean pear, representing wealth and prosperity respectively. Styled as a golden bowl, it’s a gorgeously presented dish of luck, longevity and good fortune to usher in the Year of the Ram. Other yee sang specials include roasted dried chicken meat and Korean pear yee sang, Japanese sweet prawns and jellyfish yee sang and a unique Caesar salad with grated Parmesan cheese and Norwegian salmon yee sang.
Noble House
The upscale Noble House has a reputation for fine Cantonese cuisine, and the food is worthy of its repute. Its yee sang has two options for its underlying base, the traditional yee sang with the inclusion of pickled vegetables and another with modern vegetables such as purple cabbage, lettuce and Chinese turnip. To make it vegetarian, ask for the golden crispy enoki mushroom as a topping instead of the usual fish. But if you want it decadent, go for the Hokkaido scallop and spider crab meat. You can even request for an additional side order of white truffle to make it quite an unforgettable dish for the celebrations.
A sweet sauce, usually plum, is poured over the mixture to indicate a sweet life, while crushed peanuts symbolise a household filled with treasures
Directory Li Yen The Ritz-Carlton Kuala Lumpur 168 Jalan Imbi, KL Tel: +603 2782 9033
Chynna Hilton Kuala Lumpur 3 Jalan Stesen Sentral, Kuala Lumpur Sentral, KL Tel: +603 2264 2264
Noble House Restaurant 19 Jalan Delima, KL Tel: +603 2145 8822
Yuzu 3rd floor, Mid Valley City, The Gardens, KL Tel: +603 2284 7663
Five Sen5es The Westin Kuala Lumpur 199 Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL Tel: +603 2731 8333
Thirty8 Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur Jalan Pinang, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, KL Tel: +603 2182 1234
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Toss the ingredients as high as possible while shouting loh hey to boost your fortunes for the coming year
Yuzu
Japanese restaurant Yuzu does its own take on yee sang for Chinese New Year. Fresh Norwegian salmon is tossed with a delectable combination of fruits and vegetables such as pumpkin, carrots, white radish, purple cabbage, raisins, Japanese plum and fresh-tasting mizuna leaf. Yuzu’s Japanese chef has included tempura fritters and specially marinated jellyfish and seaweed to the mix, which is topped with a homemade plum sauce and garnished with salmon roe. As a seasonal special, Yuzu is importing a whole tuna from Kyushu, so you can have your pick of the fish from tip to fin and have it specially prepared the way you like it.
Five Sen5es, The Westin Kuala Lumpur
At Five Sen5es, the Unity Chinese New Year specialities offer a variety of yee sang. This means yee sang with fresh salmon from Norway, Australian spring abalone and a sumptuous sliced two-head abalone. Vegetarians are not left out with the Five Sen5es’ crystal pear and mango yee sang. Have it with their special Chinese New Year menus that feature delicacies like honey-glazed baked black cod fish and the definitive Poon Choi, a seasonal treasure pot of premium produce such as tiger prawns and abalone.
THE MAKING OF YEE SANG 1 Fish: Slices of raw fish such as white fish and salmon. Fish symbolises abundance, and as it is added to the dish, the server should bless it by saying nian nian you yu, which means ‘abundance throughout the year’. 2 Vegetables: An assortment of shredded raw vegetables and fruits is used in the mix, each with a different symbolism. Carrots signify blessings of good luck, while daikon symbolises promotion and prosperity at work. 3 Sauce: A sweet sauce, usually plum, is poured over the mixture to indicate a sweet life. 4 Oil: Poured all over the dish to encourage an inflow of wealth. 5 Crushed peanuts: Symbolises a household filled with treasures. 6 Deep-fried crisps: Its pillow shape indicates wealth and fortune. 7 Spices and pepper: To attract wealth.
Thirty8, Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur
There isn’t a dedicated Chinese restaurant at Grand Hyatt Kuala Lumpur, but that doesn’t stop it from celebrating Chinese New Year at Thirty8 and JP Teres. The former offers a variety of cuisines, including steaks and sushi, and for the season, a Chinese New Year menu with a choice of salmon, jellyfish and abalone yee sang. Its location in Kuala Lumpur City Centre and elevated position on the 38th floor means exquisite views of the Petronas Twin Towers and the city skyline as you toss your way to prosperity and abundance. But if you want to keep it casual, opt for the ground-floor JP Teres.
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Contemporary makeovers give traditional art forms a new lease on life Text Tan Lee Kuen
Hands has teachers in schools in the Klang Valley, Taiping, Kuala Terengganu and Sandakan. In the last few years, Goh, the ensemble’s artistic director, has experimented further with the style, introducing new innovations to the performance and creating a new vocabulary for the musical language. “It needs constant new life,” says Goh, who regularly injects a Malaysian flavour into the original compositions for the troupe. He has been experimenting with different sets of drums, dipping into Malaysia’s rich cultural mix to tackle the Malay rebana and kompang, and the Indian tabla. Goh started incorporating the different drum rhythms in his composition for the traditional Chinese drums. With time, he introduced the instruments into the mix as well. The troupe is well-versed in Chinese drums and the gamelan, forming the Hands Gamelan Group in 2007 when they acquired a custom-made gamelan set, comprising bronze percussive instruments and gongs. “We want to represent the voice of Malaysian drumming and not confine it to using only Chinese drums,” he says. 2014 was a turning point for Goh and his merry troupe. In terms of production, it was an especially heavy one with three original performances, the highlight of which was Tchaikovsky on Gamelan. “It turned out that Tchaikovsky’s music fits in
The Hands Percussion troupe performing with traditional Malay kompangs
The 24-seasons style of drumming was developed by Tan Hooi Song and Tan Zai Pan in 1988
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he writing is on the wall. Traditional art forms are in danger of falling by the wayside if not for young performance art groups reinterpreting them in new and contemporary ways. Take for example Hands Percussion (hands.my), Malaysia’s first professional percussions group, which was founded in 1997 by Bernard Goh and Eric Ch’ng. The ensemble is widely sought after for its original and exciting performances, packed with scintillating rhythms and high energy. A full-time performance troupe, Hands uses the 24-seasons drums style, a uniquely Malaysian style developed by Tan Hooi Song and Tan Zai Pan in Johor Bahru in 1988. The style itself is a modernisation of an important Chinese tradition; drums have been used in Chinese culture since ancient times, both in wars and celebration. This particular style is far more romantic, inspired by China’s seasons, celebrations and festival. As suggested, it makes use of 24 drums, a high-energy style and deep roots in the Chinese drumming tradition. The 24-seasons drum has spawned troupes in Malaysia and around the world, each imprinting its own signature on the style. The drum style is taught as an extra-curricular activity in Chinese-medium schools nationwide.
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Though updated, Hands' performances are rooted in tradition
The Lafaz Gema performance combines literature and drumming
Drums and dance are prominent in Hands' shows
Hands co-founder Bernard Goh
Hands' performances are a hit for their originality and energy
very well with the gamelan,” says Goh. The show was a collaborative process and took a year to produce, develop and perfect. The hard work, persistence and frustration paid off; the show was a resounding success and there are plans to restage it again in the coming year. For future collaborations, Goh is throwing his net wider to include Southeast Asian art forms in Hands' performances. “We are very much based on tradition, and while we aim to evolve our art form and make it more colourful, we cannot forget our tradition,” says Goh. Meanwhile, another revival of sorts is playing out in the world of wayang kulit, or shadow play, an ancient form of storytelling where communities would gather around to hear tales of heroism and wisdom told with the use of cut-out puppets, a screen and a single light source. A Tok Dalang, or puppet master, manipulates the puppets while narrating well-loved tales to the hypnotic tunes of the gamelan.
As TV and computers began providing home entertainment, wayang kulit’s appeal has waned, with only a handful of troupes remaining in the country. That was impetus enough for Peperangan Bintang Wayang Kulit (facebook.com/peperanganbintang) founder Tintoy Chuo and co-creator Teh Take Huat to champion this art form to the young. Peperangan Bintang is Malay for 'war of the stars'. As a character designer, Chuo is familiar with the need for strong characters and a good story to attract an audience. As wayang kulit stories often revolve around good and bad characters, it was perfect for the adaptation of the Star Wars movie saga’s storyline. “I wanted to do something with Malaysian culture, but to make it fun so as to attract a younger audience. I started thinking, what if we tried to combine different elements together, and hit on the idea of wayang kulit and Star Wars. It works because while wayang kulit is a disappearing art form, Star Wars
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Master puppeteer Tok Dain lending his expertise in the staging of Peperangan Bintang
Even as Sangkala Vedeh, Darth Vader's iconic shape is undoubtedly recognisable
A melding of the traditional and the future
Hands keeps it traditional while also working on new ways to present their art
is universally known,” says Chuo, who received the blessings of Lucasfilm to pursue the project. “Star Wars has iconic characters that are easily recognisable in different forms. So even if we present Darth Vader as Sangkala Vedeh in our performance, the audience can pinpoint who he is,” says Teh. The duo work closely with Muhammad Dain Othman, or Pak Dain, a master puppeteer, shadow-play expert and historian from eastern Kelantan state. Pak Dain had gotten in touch with Chuo by Facebook out of curiousity about the project, and was eventually persuaded to lend his expertise. With Pak Dain on board, the staging of Peperangan Bintang, complete with a gamelan ensemble to provide the music, came within reach. “As a purist, if he’s going to be involved, everything has to be researched and done properly, and we want to do it the proper way,” says Chuo. The attention to detail is great. From the patterns, also called bunga, on the costumes to the classic gamelan interpretation of the Star Wars theme song, Peperangan Bintang is a delightful and entertaining fusion of old and new. They did take creative liberties, such as computer-generated visual effects (traditional shadow play employs a clean, white backdrop) and the use of sandy emboss, a type of plastic, in place of cowhide in making the puppets. “Cowhide
has a yellow tinge to it, and we wanted white for characters like R2D2 and the Storm Troopers,” explains Chuo. The project has rolled out the first out of four acts, garnering a positive response and media attention while reaching out to a new audience, young and old. As Chuo explains it, Peperangan Bintang is just the first step to a bigger objective. “This is just one of our projects. Our aim is to preserve or reintroduce this art form to a younger audience, to get them interested in it so the art form does not die out with the next generation. We feel like it is our responsibility to help promote and preserve Malaysian culture,” says Chuo.
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PEMANGKIN REZEKI Benny Diong, pembuat beca terakhir di Kuala Lumpur, telah menempuh pelbagai suka duka sejarah negara ini Teks Alexandra Wong Foto SooPhye Terjemahan Yeo Li Shian
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Thousands of postwar Malaysians eked out a living with wheels such as this one Ribuan rakyat Malaysia pascaperang mencari rezeki dengan roda sebegini
Benny has built about 20,000 becas to date Sehingga kini, Benny telah menghasilkan sebanyak 20,000 buah beca
enderaan beroda tiga itu membangkitkan pelbagai memori indah tentang mendiang pakcik saya, Anthony. Jika dia tidak sibuk menghantar kerusi dan meja atau membantu Makcik Kiew yang mengusahakan perniagaan mi wantan, dia rajin membawa saya bersiar-siar di atas pedati kargo di kawasan sekeliling. Dengan pedati sisi beroda yang dipasang pada basikal biasa, beca merupakan kenderaan popular untuk membawa penumpang ke destinasi yang dekat. Dikemudikan dengan teknik kayuhan, beca juga digunakan untuk mengangkut barangan kargo yang berat dan dapat menempuh kesesakan lalu lintas dalam masa tersingkat. Bagi saya, beca nampak ringkas binaannya dan mudah rosak. Namun, sangkaan saya meleset sejurus bertemu dengan Benny Diong, pembuat beca terakhir di Kuala Lumpur. Di Pasar Pudu, tempat dia mengusahakan kedainya sejak 54 tahun lalu, dia berkata: “Perasan atau tidak? Bila dipasang dari bahagian yang lebih tinggi, platform kayu penyambung itu akan jatuh sedikit sebelum melonjak semula, menentang hukum graviti. Semua beca sengaja dibuat senget bagi menyokong beratnya dan ini bergantung kepada kegunaan.” Tambahnya: “Kalau nak guna untuk mengangkut penumpang, kerusi akan ditambah. Jadi, pedati akan lebih senget bagi menyokong berat kerusi dan penumpang. Keseimbangan juga
amat penting. Kamu tak mahu roda basikal cepat haus.” Menurutnya, struktur beca yang baik boleh bertahan berdekad lamanya. Keunikan beca Benny terletak pada seni pertukangannya. Hampir setiap bahagian becanya dihasilkan sendiri termasuk peralatan untuk membuatnya. Pemotong besi dicapainya untuk memotong dan melentur penyandang roda berbentuk “U”. Melihat saya tertarik pada selonggok kepingan besi terbuang, dia berkata: “Ini mungkin sampah bagi kamu. Tapi bagi saya, inilah rezeki!” Jelasnya lagi, kepingan besi ini
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The beca may look simple but its build is based on the laws of physics Binaan beca nampak ringkas namun sebenarnya berasaskan hukum fizik
Up-cycled cast-off steel parts are useful for repairs Besi-besi buruk berguna untuk perbaiki bahagianbahagian rosak
Benny even makes his own tools for building his becas Benny menghasilkan peralatan untuk membuat beca sendiri
biasanya digunakan untuk membaiki pisau atau pendakap yang rosak. Seperti sebuah peti harta karun, pelbagai perkakasan lama dan moden boleh ditemui di kedai Benny. Troli-troli lama, kerusi lipat pengarah dan sebuah roda pedati unik tergantung indah dari ruang siling. Namun, khazanah lebih berharga iaitu timbunan gambar lama sebenarnya tersorok di dalam laci-laci mejanya. Siapa sangka, kedai kecilnya juga pernah menjadi pengeluar walker lipat untuk bayi? Malah, dua beca buatannya juga pernah diterbangkan ke England sebagai kenderaan untuk bersiar-siar selepas Benny menerima tempahan daripada seorang lelaki warga Barat. Sejak mewarisi seni pembuatan beca daripada mendiang bapanya, Diong Kim Seng menerusi pemerhatian semata-mata, Benny telah menghasilkan sebanyak 20,000 buah beca. Hakikatnya, kehidupan ribuan rakyat Malaysia era pasca perang bergantung kepada kenderaan kecil tersebut. “Sekumpulan imigran China berusia sekitar 80-an yang saya kenal telah datang ke Malaya pada ketika itu dan mencari sesuap nasi sebagai pengayuh beca – menghantar budak-budak ke sekolah dan wanita ke pasar. Selepas bersara, mereka datang
dan tempah lapan buah beca untuk dihantar ke China agar cucu-cicit dapat memahami kehidupan masa lampau mereka,” ujarnya. Semua beca buatan Malaysia masih mematuhi piawaian yang ditetapkan oleh kerajaan. Berukuran selebar 76 cm (30 inci) dan sepanjang 127 cm (50 inci), kenderaan beroda tiga itu bagaimanapun boleh dibina secara modular. Pada era pasca perang, penjual buah-buahan akan meletakkan barang jualan di atas sebuah rak yang telah dibina di atas beca. Penjual mi pula gigih menebuk lubang di tengahtengah beca untuk mendirikan peralatan memasak masing-masing. Di bawah roda bebas itu Benny turut menambah satu motor demi memenuhi kehendak iklan Petronas. Pengubahsuaian ini bagaimanapun bergantung kepada daya kreativiti pembuat dengan tukang kayu. Hari ini, beca banyak digunakan sebagai kenderaan untuk membawa pelancong bersiar-siar atau sekadar alat pelengkap iklan. Sesungguhnya, beca kini telah menjadi satu simbol peringatan sejarah Malaysia pasca merdeka pada kita semua. Sin Hing 72 Jalan Pasar Bharu, Pudu (Pudu Wet Market), Kuala Lumpur
Benny Diong, Kuala Lumpur’s last maker of beca, sustains a trove of Malaysian history The samlunche, Cantonese for the three-wheeled vehicle also known as a trishaw, evokes fond memories of my late Uncle Anthony. On days when he didn’t ferry tables and chairs to the play field where he helped Auntie Kiew sell wantan mee, he put me on the cargo cart and took me for a spin round the neighbourhood. Configured by mounting a side cart with a free wheel to a regular bicycle, the beca was a popular pedal-driven
vehicle used mainly to ferry passengers on short distances in residential streets and to transport cargo too heavy to carry by hand and over roads too congested for motor transport. To my child's eyes, the beca seemed flimsy and primitive, a misconception quickly dispelled when I meet Benny Diong, Kuala Lumpur’s only beca maker, in a shop that has operated out of the Pudu wet market for the last 54 years.
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Almost every part of the beca is built by Benny's own hands Hampir setiap bahagian binaan beca dihasilkan sendiri oleh Benny
The beca is highly customisable due to its modular structure Binaan beca boleh mengikut rekaan sendiri dengan strukturnya yang modular
“Notice that when you mount from the higher side, the interconnecting wooden platform sinks slightly before springing upwards again, defying gravity? All beca are deliberately tilted to support the expected weight, depending on its usage,” Benny explains. “If you use it as a trishaw by adding on a chair, the cart is more sloping because you have to support the weight of the chair and passenger. Balancing is also critical if you don’t want the bicycle tyres to wear out quickly.” A well-built beca, Benny tells me, can easily last several decades. What makes Benny’s beca unique is that he makes almost every part, including even the tools to build it. His mother used to sew the nylon folding hood for the trishaw. Now he cuts and bends the U-shaped wheel holders with a steel cutter. When he catches me eyeing a pile of truncated steel parts at the shop front, he says with a chuckle, "To you it may look like rubbish, but to me, it’s money!" He tells me they are used to solder broken knives and brackets. Benny's shop is like an open treasure chest: Hanging from the ceiling is a rare cart wheel, the missing link between the old wooden spoke bullock cart wheel and modern steel wheel; a director's chair; old-school trolleys. But the greatest treasure is a stack of fantabulous old photographs that tell stories we'd never believe otherwise. Who knew that Malaysia once made foldable children's walkers? Or that an Englishman once found his way to his nondescript shop –hidden in the middle of a potholeridden wet market –and
would commission two beca to be delivered to England, albeit with the bicycle on the left side, of course. Since picking up the trade through ngan keen kungfu (learning by observation) from his late father, Diong Kim Seng, Benny has produced enough beca –at the height of its popularity, he made six beca daily –to recall the heydays when thousands of post-war Malaysians relied on the humble vehicle. "I had a bunch of 80-something China immigrants who came to pre-war Malaya and eked out a living as trishaw riders, ferrying children to school and ladies to the market. When they retired, they commissioned eight beca to be made and shipped to China to show their grandchildren what their lives here were like!" All made-in-Malaysia beca still adhere to a standard governmentapproved measurement of 76 centimetres wide by 127 centimetres long, but beyond that, the vehicles are modular. In the post-war days, fruit sellers would build a rack on the cart to display their wares, while noodle sellers made a hole in the middle to erect their cooking equipment. Benny even added a motor under the free wheel for a Petronas advertisement –its customisability is only limited by the carpenter and maker’s creativity. These days, the beca is primarily trotted out as a novel form of transportation for tourists or prop for advertisements, but it’s far from a relic of the past. The humble beca has cycled through, and is a timeless reminder of, Malaysia's entire post-Merdeka history. Just ask Benny.
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Getting Started See which aircraft you’re on by checking the safety card in your seatback. Then find out which entertainment system you have.
請查看座椅背後的安全手冊瞭 解您乘坐的飛機型號，找到您所 乘坐機型上的娛樂系統。
お座席の後ろの安全カードに記 載されているご搭乗機の機体を ご参照いただき、どのシステム がお楽しみいただけるかご確認 ください。
Movies Overhead Screens B737-800 Quick guide listings, p.127
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如何使用您的系统，第 128页 システムのご利用方法 は、128ページ
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Audio Video On Demand B777
Audio Video On Demand B737-800, A333
Audio Video On Demand A380
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Love is in the air Celebrate Valentine’s Day this month with our selection of hit romantic comedies... Valentine’s Day Continuing the ensemble rom-com trend started by Love Actually, Valentine’s Day follows a group of Los Angelinos and their Cupid-inspired trials and tribulations. The cast includes, among others, Julia Roberts, Bradley Cooper, Jamie Foxx, Jessica Alba, Anne Hathaway, Ashton Kutcher and Taylor Swift criss-crossing each other’s lives and romantic entanglements. Adding to the love-laugh pedigree is director Garry Marshall, whose 1990 rom-com Pretty Woman made Julia Roberts a worldwide star. Coincidentally, one of the plot strands in Valentine’s Day involves Roberts’ character Kate striking up conversation with Holden (Cooper) on a flight home –so that’s something to consider if you find yourself sat next to an attractive stranger on board this month!
You’ve Got Mail Also returning to familiar territory are Tom Hanks and Meg Ryan, who electrified audiences in 1993’s Sleepless In Seattle. The pair’s romantic chemistry was reignited five years later in You’ve Got Mail by Sleepless writer-director, the late, great Nora Ephron. Made during the pre-social media era of the internet, the film follows Joe Fox (Hanks), owner of a large book chain, and Kathleen Kelly (Ryan), whose small bookstore’s existence is threatened by the former’s business interests. The pair loathe each other in person without realising that they’ve been flirting anonymously online via email. The film chimes with Ephron’s trademark wit and humanity as both characters’ competing interests and dual personas become ever more intertwined.
No Reservations Something’s cooking in Shine director Scott Hicks’ 2007 restaurant-set romantic comedy-drama. Uptight-yetbrilliant Manhattan chef Kate (Catherine Zeta-Jones) is a raging success in the kitchen, with an emphasis on the rage. Kate’s co-workers fear her for her obsessiveness and she’s in therapy for her temper. But her life changes irrecoverably when she loses her sister in a car accident and her nine-year-old niece (Abigail Breslin) moves in with her. What’s more, her professional life is rocked when an equally brilliant chef, Nick (Aaron Eckhart), is hired to work alongside her. Could these events herald the start of Kate’s rehabilitation? As they say, the way to a person’s heart is through their stomach, and No Reservations’ charm brings that theory to life.
Definitely, Maybe Not content with playing the adorable youngster guiding a wayward guardian to love in No Reservations, Abigail Breslin pops up again in Definitely, Maybe as Maya, soon-to-bedivorced Will’s (Ryan Reynolds) inquisitive daughter. Her wish to know the story of her parents’ romance leads Will to recount relationships with three women (Elizabeth Banks, Isla Fisher and Rachel Weisz). The romantic chemistry came easily, it seems. ‘Elizabeth and I connected on an easy-going level’ says Reynolds. ‘Then Isla has an unbelievable quality. She just lives for irony, and Rachel has a star quality where I was lost in her eyes.’ Can Will rekindle lost love? Maybe. Will you laugh till you sigh? Definitely. All movies are playing on board this month. See page 105 for details
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Everything must go Inside the thrilling movie adaptation of international bestseller Gone Girl A novel regarded as ‘unfilmable’ by some, Gillian Flynn’s multi-million selling thriller Gone Girl is brought to life on screen by the author herself, who wrote the screenplay, veteran director David Fincher and actors Ben Affleck and Rosamund Pike, who play Nick and Amy, the troubled couple at the story’s centre. ‘It’s a very big book, and two thirds of it was going to have to go,’ says Flynn, who also rewrote key events from the novel’s final act. ‘My first draft was as streamlined as possible, and my second draft was all about working with David.’ ‘You have to choose which aspect of a book to make a movie from,’ says Fincher, no stranger to bringing books to the big screen having directed
Fight Club and The Girl With The Dragon Tattoo. ‘Most interesting to me was the idea of our collective narcissism as it relates to coupling, or who we show to our would-be mates and who they show to us.’ Affleck puts the film’s success down to the freedom to play against convention. ‘Usually when you’re a lead in a movie there are unspoken rules. In this case, we weren’t encumbered by that at all,’ he says. Pike agrees that Gone Girl subverts the usual character types: ‘I think Amy’s a potent cocktail. She does get into your head. She’s always on the move and she’s always in flux.’ Gone Girl is playing on board this month. See page 104 for details
• Before I Go To Sleep is an adaptation of the bestseller by British writer S.J. Watson. He wrote the book, his debut novel, between shifts at his job as an audiologist at a hospital. • ‘I’m a huge fan of psychological thrillers,’ says Nicole Kidman, who plays Christine, an amnesiac trying to piece her life back together. ‘She’s a real woman afflicted by extraordinary circumstance.’ • ‘On holiday, I told my wife the story out loud,’ says Rowan Joffé, who directed the film and wrote its screenplay. ‘I noticed a lot of the family had come to listen because it’s so good.’
Memory test Nicole Kidman finds that some things are best left forgotten in Before I Go To Sleep
Before I Go To Sleep is playing on board this month. See page 103 for details
Legal Tangles Courtroom drama The Judge pits Robert Downey Jr. and Robert Duvall against each other as father and son. Downey Jr. plays Hank Palmer, a lawyer estranged from his family who returns home for his mother’s funeral. When Hank’s father – judge Joseph Palmer, played by Duvall – is put on trial for a murder, the two must work together. ‘I knew this movie was going to be a trial, in and of itself,’ says Downey Jr.. ‘I remember the first scene, he (Duvall) and I were sitting there and he had a three-page monologue. We just had to sit there, me looking like I don’t like him… my heart was just pounding in my chest.’
The Judge is playing on board this month. See page 104 for details
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The gang’s all here The latest chapter in the Batman saga, Gotham is a prequel TV series following the early days of detective James Gordon. Here’s our guide to some (un)familiar faces…
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James Gordon New to Gotham City, Detective Gordon must adapt to a new town, new colleagues and a host of villains unlike any other. ‘In Gotham, we want to keep a sense of realism, but at the same time it is fantastical,’ says Ben McKenzie, the man carrying Gordon’s badge.
Oswald Cobblepot Earning himself the nickname of ‘Penguin’ early on, Cobblepot is a rising career criminal and one of the series’ many origin stories. ‘We start with him clawing his way up,’ says Robin Lord Taylor, the series’ breakout star, who brings the Penguin to life.
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Bruce Wayne Like at the start of Christopher Nolan’s Batman Begins, Bruce Wayne appears as a child, mourning the death of his murdered parents. David Mazouz plays the future caped crusader. ‘I’m as close to Batman as I can get at my age!’ the young actor says.
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Selina Kyle Camren Bicondova plays homeless street thief Selina ‘Cat’ Kyle, an early incarnation of Catwoman. ‘I used my dance background to incorporate the cat-like movements and did what I thought a pickpocket would do,’ she says, recalling her audition.
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Fish Mooney A new character created specifically for the show, Mooney, played by Jada Pinkett Smith, is a crime boss with ties to the police and other crooks. ‘She’s part of the mob world of Gotham, which really hasn’t been explored yet,’ says Pinkett Smith. Gotham is playing on board this month. See page 115 for details
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The story of a man meeting his true love, How I Met Your Mother teased viewers with twists and turns over the course of its nineyear run. On board this month are three episodes from the final season of the show. ‘I think if you’re going to do something new and bold and daring, you’re going to upset some people, and you’re gonna thrill others,’ says Josh Radnor, who plays Ted, when discussing the show’s controversial ending. ’Part of the DNA of the show is it leads you one way and then pulls you back. I think that the twists in the final season were in keeping with that.’ ‘It wasn’t necessarily the happy ending people were expecting,’ adds Neil Patrick Harris, who plays Ted’s best friend Barney and also appears in the film Gone Girl on board this month (see left). How I Met Your Mother is playing on board this month. See page 114 for details
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direct hit To mark the platinum success of One Direction’s fourth album, Four, here are four highlights from the British-Irish boy band’s remarkable career so far… 2010 – Niall, Zayn, Liam, Harry and Louis audition separately for UK talent show The X Factor and are grouped together, Harry giving them their name. 2011 – Despite not winning The X Factor, 1D’s debut single What Makes You Beautiful becomes the most pre-ordered single in their record label’s history. 2013 – The band releases documentary This Is Us, which follows the band on tour and includes concert footage, archive material, interviews and more. 2014 – Four is released, reteaming 1D with earlier collaborator Ed Sheeran and other songwriters to make the album ‘a little bit more edgy’, according to Liam. Four is playing on board this month. See page 120 for details
Playing for keeps Taiwanese singer and dancer Jolin Tsai returns with her 14th studio album. Play is issued with different artwork to show off the various sides of her personality. Here’s our pick of its top tunes… PLAY The title track is an R&B-influenced number that has drawn comparisons with K-pop group TaeTiSeo and US rapper Nicki Minaj. Jolin takes centre stage, playing a variety of characters while taking aim at the narcissism of modern life. I’M NOT YOURS A collaboration with Japanese ‘hip-pop’ star Namie Amuro, I’m Not Yours is an up-tempo electro-pop track, sung in a mixture of languages and revolving around a soaring chorus that unpicks the drama of a failed relationship. PHONY QUEEN This lead single is also the soundtrack to new online game We Dancing Online DX. Fittingly, the song mentions Jolin’s feted dance moves while telling the story of a girl waiting by the phone for a call.
Play is playing on board this month. See page 122 for details
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We’re pleased to offer a range of movies from Hollywood’s latest to all-time classics
NEW Before I Go To Sleep Nicole Kidman, Colin Firth, Mark Strong r - 92 mins - Mystery, Thriller
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Following a violent incident, a woman wakes up every morning with no memory. Each day, her husband explains her condition and she visits her doctor, who is trying to help her piece together the puzzle. But when new terrifying truths start to emerge, she is forced to question everyone around her.
NEW Big Hero 6 Ryan Potter, Scott Adsit, Jamie Chung pg - 108 mins - Animation, Action, comedy E
The story of two unlikely heroes who combine to save the world from a menacing super-villain. Set in the futuristic San Fransokyo, the film follows Baymax, an oversized inflatable robot, and Hiro, a robotics prodigy, as they are thrown full-throttle into a heart-racing, heart-warming action-adventure.
The Book Of Life
NEW Eliza Graves
NEW Fury
Diego Luna, Zoe Saldana, Channing Tatum
Kate Beckinsale, Jim Sturgess, Michael Caine
Brad Pitt, Shia LaBeouf, Logan Lerman
G - 95 mins - animation, adventure, comedy
PG13 - 112 mins - Thriller
R - 134 mins - Action, Drama, War
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Manolo is a young man torn between what his family wants for him and what his heart longs for. He is sent on an adventure between three worlds and attempts to win the heart of Maria.
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When recently graduated doctor Edward Newgate takes up a position at a Victorian-era mental institution, he is prepared for some degree of insanity. But he has no idea about a recent, horrifying staffing change that is beyond his worst nightmares.
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Deep within Nazi-occupied Germany towards the end of WW2, a dwindling American military squadron continues its assault against the enemy despite scarce resources. This is the story of a single Sherman tank and the rookie soldier who is thrust among its closeknit crew. Together, they embark on a deadly mission behind enemy lines.
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NEW Gone Girl
NEW The Judge
Ben Affleck, Rosamund Pike, Neil Patrick Harris
Robert Downey Jr., Robert Duvall, Vera Farmiga
R - 149 mins - Drama, Mystery, Thriller E, G, F, A+
Nick and Amy Dunne seem like any other married couple. However, after Amy disappears in mysterious circumstances, the police conclude that Nick is responsible for her murder. Racing to prove his innocence, Nick attempts to solve the unexplainable.
This Is Where I Leave You
R - 141 mins - Drama
Jason Bateman, Tina Fey, Jane Fonda
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R - 103 MINS - COMEDY, DRAMA
Successful Chicago lawyer Hank Palmer is forced to return home following the death of his mother. When his father, the county judge, is accused of murder, he must take on his most personal case yet, revealing the Palmer family’s longkept secrets.
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A family is reunited when their father dies. His last request is that they spend a week together in the family home, and they rediscover not only how dysfunctional they are, but also how close.
Anna Karenina Keira Knightley, Jude Law, Aaron Taylor-Johnson R - 129 mins - Drama, Romance E
Anna Karenina, an aristocrat in late 19thcentury Imperial Russia, finds herself involved in a tragic love affair.
Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive. Viewer discretion is advised.
Bend It Like Beckham Parminder Nagra, Keira Knightley, Jonathan Rhys Meyers PG13 - 112 mins - Drama, Romance e, f, g
In London, a girl goes against her Indian parents’ wishes and joins the local women’s football team. She and a fellow player become friends, but external forces could yet tear them apart.
Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive. Viewer discretion is advised.
The Maze Runner
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General audience. Suitable for all ages.
PG
arental guidance P suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.
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arental guidance P strongly recommended. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.
R
Restricted. Not suitable for under 17s.
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Not rated.
A Walk Among The Tombstones
Dylan O’Brien, Kaya Scodelario, Will Poulter
Liam Neeson, Dan Stevens
PG13 - 113 mins - Action, Mystery, Sci-Fi
R - 114 MINS - CRIME, DRAMA, mystery
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Thomas awakens to find himself trapped in a strange world with 60 other teenage boys, enclosed by an impossible maze with no escape. While the boys have learnt to survive, they’ve also given up hope. Then a girl arrives with a note that changes everything.
Private investigator Matt Scudder discovers that a kidnapping has been orchestrated by professionals –and this isn’t their first victim. Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive. Viewer discretion is advised.
Becoming Jane
Blood Diamond
Anne Hathaway, James McAvoy, Maggie Smith
Leonardo DiCaprio, Djimon Hounsou, Jennifer Connelly
PG - 120 mins - Biography, Drama, Romance e
Follow the journey of Jane Austen as she deals with the issues that would become the subject of her books, rejecting arranged marriages to be with an Irish man who would inspire her to write.
R - 143 mins - Adventure, Drama, thriller E, I, K, ES, C+
A diamond smuggler and a native Sierra Leone man race to locate a rare blood diamond, each for their own motives. Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive. Viewer discretion is advised.
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The Butler
Colombiana
Forest Whitaker, Oprah Winfrey, John Cusack
Zoe Saldana, Callum Blue, Michael Vartan
PG13 - 132 mins - Biography, Drama
r - 108 mins - Action, Crime, Drama
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Inspired by a true story. Cecil Gaines is a butler who served eight presidents in the White House, gaining an insider’s perspective of the monumental events of those times.
After seeing the murder of her parents while growing up in Colombia, Cataleya becomes an assassin. Working with her uncle, she never forgets her goal of murdering the mobster behind her parents’ deaths.
Casino Royale
The Conjuring
Daniel Craig, Eva Green, Judi Dench
Patrick Wilson, Vera Farmiga, Ron Livingston
PG13 - 144 mins - Action, Adventure, Thriller
R - 112 mins - Horror
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In his first mission as 007, Secret Service agent James Bond must locate and defeat a weapons dealer during a high-stakes game of poker at Casino Royale.
Carolyn and Roger move their family to a dilapidated farmhouse. Soon after, inexplicable and horrifying events start occurring. Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive. Viewer discretion is advised.
The Dark Knight Rises
Definitely, Maybe
The Duchess
Ryan Reynolds, Rachel Weisz, Abigail Breslin
Keira Knightley, Dominic Cooper, Ralph Fiennes
PG13 - 112 mins - Comedy, Drama, Romance
PG13 - 110 mins - biography, Drama, history
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As a Manhattan father goes through a divorce, his 10-year-old daughter decides she wants to know everything about how her parents met and fell in love.
The story of the Duchess of Devonshire, who was beloved by her people and feared by the powerful. Yet she found herself torn between her marriage to her husband and her love for another man.
Dead Poets Society
The Descendants
Escape Plan
Robin Williams, Ethan Hawke, Josh Charles
George Clooney, Shailene Woodley, Amara Miller
Sylvester Stallone, Arnold Schwarzenegger, 50 Cent
r - 115 mins - comedy, Drama
R - 115 mins - Action, Mystery, Thriller
Christian Bale, Tom Hardy, Anne Hathaway PG13 - 165 mins - Action, Adventure E, F, I, J, E+
Gotham City is facing destruction, meaning the Dark Knight must return from exile after eight years. Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive. Viewer discretion is advised.
PG - 128 mins - Drama e
On the first day of class, a group of boys’ lives are turned upside down by a new English teacher who inspires them to seize the day and to make their lives extraordinary.
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When his wife is seriously injured in an accident, a land baron must try to reconnect with his daughters and come to terms with his wife’s affair.
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Ray Breslin is the world’s best authority on prison security –then he is framed and placed in a prison he himself designed. Can he find a way out?
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MOVIES hollywood favourites
The Expendables
Gangster Squad
The Hangover
The Host
Sylvester Stallone, Jason Statham, Jet Li
Ryan Gosling, Emma Stone, Sean Penn
Saoirse Ronan, Max Irons, William Hurt
R - 103 mins - Action, Adventure, Thriller
r - 113 mins - Action, Crime, Drama
Zach Galifianakis, Bradley Cooper, Justin Bartha
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A ragtag team of mercenaries is put together to help overthrow a dictator who is working with a rogue CIA agent. But things are not as they seem.
Languages
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R - 100 mins - Comedy
PG13 - 125 mins - Adventure, Romance, Sci-Fi
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Loosely based on true events. In 1950s LA, a squad of detectives is put together to stop gangster Mickey Cohen. They’re given powers beyond the law to wage war on one of the most violent men in US history.
Three friends wake up after a Las Vegas bachelor party with the bachelor missing and no memory of the previous night. They try to find him, going from one crazy scenario to the next.
As an unseen enemy starts taking over mankind, erasing people’s memories in order to use their bodies, Melanie risks everything to protect her loved ones.
A Good Year
The Heat
How To Marry A Millionaire
Russell Crowe, Marion Cotillard, Albert Finney
Sandra Bullock, Michael McDonald, Melissa McCarthy
G - 117 mins - comedy, Drama, romance
R - 117 mins - Action, Comedy, Crime
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A high-powered British investment banker inherits his uncle’s French estate. Despite his great memories of the place, he decides to sell it. But when he travels there to make the sale, he finds himself falling for a local woman.
Ashburn is an uptight FBI Special Agent. Mullins is a foul-mouthed Boston cop with unconventional methods. The two are paired to take down a ruthless drug lord. As the case progresses, the duo learn to combine their strengths, emerging as a force to be reckoned with.
Marilyn Monroe, Betty Grable, Lauren Bacall PG - 95 mins - Comedy, Romance, Drama e
Tired of poor men and having no money, three women set up in an exclusive apartment to find eligible millionaires to marry, but find true love in the process.
The Hunger Games: Catching Fire Jennifer Lawrence, Josh Hutcherson, PG13 - 146 mins - Adventure, Sci-Fi E, F, J, K, E+
Following their victory in the Hunger Games, Katniss Everdeen and Peeta Mellark are in the media spotlight. When a rebellion begins in the Districts, they are again forced to fight to the death in the Quarter Quell.
I Am Legend Will Smith, Alice Braga, Charlie Tahan R - 101 mins - Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller e, F, G, K, C+
Years after a plague has killed most of the world’s population and transformed the rest into mindless monsters, New York’s sole survivor bravely navigates the city with his dog, never giving up hope of finding a cure.
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Ice Age: Continental Drift Ray Romano, Dennis Leary, John Leguizamo G - 88 mins - Animation, Adventure, Comedy e, f, g, j
Manny, Diego and Sid embark on another adventure in the wilderness as their continent is set adrift. They use an iceberg as a ship and encounter new creatures and pirates.
Invictus
The Island
Juno
The Lego Movie
Morgan Freeman, Matt Damon, Tony Kgoroge
Scarlett Johansson, Ewan McGregor, Djimon Hounsou
Ellen Page, Michael Cera, Jennifer Garner
Will Arnett, Alison Brie, Elizabeth Banks
PG - 96 mins - comedy, romance, Drama
PG - 100 mins - Animation, Adventure, Comedy
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When a high-school student falls pregnant, she decides to keep the baby. As her life begins to change as her pregnancy develops, she searches for suitable adoptive parents.
An ordinary Lego figure is mistakenly identified as a prophesised hero and finds himself propelled on an incredible journey with a group of ‘master builders’ to stop an evil tyrant.
PG13 - 134 mins - Biography, Drama, History e, G, I, J, C+
PG13 - 136 mins - Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi e, f, g, j
Set in post-apartheid South Africa, this film follows Nelson Mandela’s efforts to unite a divided country using the national rugby team, hoping it can win the Rugby World Cup.
A man goes on the run after discovering he is actually a ‘harvestable being’ and is being kept as a source of replacement parts, along with others, in a special facility.
In Time
The Iron Lady
Jingle All The Way
The Lake House
Life Of Pi
Justin Timberlake, Amanda Seyfried, Cillian Murphy
Meryl Streep, Jim Broadbent, Richard E. Grant
Arnold Schwarzenegger, Sinbad, Phil Hartman pg - 89 mins - Comedy, Family
Keanu Reeves, Sandra Bullock, Christopher Plummer
Suraj Sharma, Irrfan Khan, Adil Hussain
PG13 - 105 mins - biography, Drama, history
PG13 - 109 mins - Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller e, i, g, j, a+
In a world where time is currency, the rich never run out of it and the poor never have enough. One man, having been accused of murder, finds himself on the run with a hostage.
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Margaret Thatcher looks back on her life and the moments that made her Britain’s first female prime minister. Through the highs and lows, her husband was by her side, but how will she manage without him?
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On Christmas Eve a father finds himself with an impossible mission: to get a Turbo Man action figure for his son when every store in the country appears to be sold out.
PG - 99 mins - Drama, Romance, Fantasy E, F, J, ES, C+
An extraordinary relationship develops between a lonely doctor and the former resident of her lakeside home. And they soon realise a greater mystery surrounds their romance.
PG - 127 mins - adventure, drama E, F, I, J, A+
An Indian family who own a zoo are emigrating to America when, midvoyage, their ship sinks, leaving their young son cast away with only a deadly Bengal tiger for company.
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The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King Elijah Wood, Ian McKellen, Viggo Mortensen PG13 - 201 mins - Adventure, Fantasy e, f, g, k, C+
Gandalf and Aragorn lead the world of men to war against Sauron to distract him and allow Frodo and Sam a chance to destroy the One Ring.
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The Losers
My Sister’s Keeper
No Reservations
Oblivion
Idris Elba, Zoe Saldana, Jeffrey Dean Morgan
Cameron Diaz, Alec Baldwin
Catherine Zeta-Jones, Aaron Eckhart, Abigail Breslin
Tom Cruise, Morgan Freeman, Andrea Riseborough
PG - 104 mins - comedy, Drama, romance
PG13 - 134 mins - Action, Adventure, Mystery
PG13 - 97 mins - Action, Crime, Drama e
PG13 - 109 mins - Drama e, i, g, k, C+
A CIA Special Forces team are betrayed and left for dead by their superiors, galvanising them to mount an offensive on the CIA with the help of the mysterious Aisha.
Based on Jodi Picoult’s bestselling book, this is the story of a girl genetically engineered to save her older sister’s life. However, she decides to sue her family for the right to her own body.
Million Dollar Baby
Never Let Me Go
Now You See Me
Ocean’s Thirteen
Clint Eastwood, Hilary Swank, Morgan Freeman
Keira Knightley, Carey Mulligan, Andrew Garfield
Jesse Eisenberg, Woody Harrelson, Mark Ruffalo
George Clooney, Brad Pitt, matt damon
PG13 - 132 mins - Drama, SPORT
PG13 - 103 mins - Drama, Romance, Sci-fi
PG13 - 135 mins - Crime, Mystery, Thriller
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Ruth, Kathy and Tommy spend their childhood at a seemingly idyllic English boarding school. As they grow into young adults, they find that they have to come to terms with the love they feel for each other while preparing themselves for the haunting reality that awaits them.
The Four Horsemen are a group of illusionists who have become successful throughout the world thanks to their ability to pull off bank robberies during live performances.
e, F, C+
A determined young woman wants to become a professional boxer. However, the legendary grizzled coach at her gym refuses to train her. She must earn his respect if she wants to become a great.
e,J, k, C+
Kate is a rule-bound and unyielding master chef. Her life, once run with breathtaking precision, is turned upside-down following the death of her sister in a car accident.
E
Years after the Earth was attacked and virtually destroyed by aliens, a veteran assigned to extract Earth’s remaining resources discovers a shocking secret.
R - 122 mins - Crime, Thriller
Danny Ocean rounds up the boys for a third heist after casino owner Willy Bank double-crosses one of the original 11, Reuben Tishkoff. This job becomes their biggest feat yet.
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MOVIES
The Perfect Storm
Playing For Keeps
Quartet
Rio 2
George Clooney, Mark Wahlberg, Diane Lane
Gerard Butler, Jessica Biel, Dennis Quaid
Jesse Eisenberg, Anne Hathaway, Jemaine Clement
PG13 - 130 mins - Action, Adventure, Drama
PG13 - 105 mins - Comedy, Romance, Sport
Maggie Smith, Michael Gambon, Billy Connolly
e, F, G, J, C+
PG13 - 98 mins - comedy, Drama
G - 101 mins - Animation, Adventure, Comedy
e
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A group of fishermen go out to sea as usual, looking for a catch. But they get caught in a freak weather phenomenon that places them in the middle of the perfect storm.
An ex-football player can only find work coaching his son’s team. When he’s offered work at ESPN, he must choose between the job of a lifetime or being with his son again.
The residents of a home for retired musicians are preparing for their annual concert to celebrate Verdi’s birthday, but the arrival of a diva from their past upsets everyone.
Blu, Jewel and their kids leave Rio de Janeiro and go back to their roots in the wilds of the Amazon. Soon, Nigel is in hot pursuit seeking revenge, while Blu must deal with meeting his father-in-law.
Phoebe In Wonderland
Prometheus
The Queen
Rush
Noomi Rapace, Michael Fassbender, Charlize Theron
Helen Mirren, Michael Sheen, James Cromwell
Chris Hemsworth, Daniel BrÜhl, Olivia Wilde
PG13 - 103 mins - Biography, Drama
r - 123 mins - Action, Biography, Drama
e, f, g
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Set in the days following the death of Princess Diana, Queen Elizabeth II struggles with what should be a private moment becoming a day of national mourning.
The true life story of the merciless Formula 1 rivalry between aloof Austrian master Niki Lauda and dapper English playboy James Hunt, their wins, their losses and their loves.
Elle Fanning, Patricia Clarkson, Felicity Huffman PG13 - 96 mins - Drama
r - 124 mins - Adventure, Mystery, Sci-Fi
e, G, C+
e
An intelligent girl, troubled by the world, finds comfort through the teachings of her drama teacher.
Two explorers discover a clue to mankind’s origins on Earth, which in turn sends them into the darkest corners of space. But what they find when they get there changes everything.
Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive. Viewer discretion is advised.
Salmon Fishing In The Yemen Ewan McGregor, Emily Blunt, Kristin Scott Thomas PG13 - 107 mins - Comedy, Drama, Romance e, G, A+
A fisheries expert is asked to help a sheikh fulfil his dream of fly-fishing in the Yemen when the Prime Minister needs a goodwill story in the Middle East.
Sherlock Holmes: A Game Of Shadows Robert Downey Jr., Jude Law, Jared Harris pg13 - 129 mins - Action, Adventure, Crime e, I, J, C+
Infamous detective Sherlock Holmes comes up against his fiercest adversary yet: Professor Moriarty. Enlisting the help of his ever-faithful sidekick Dr Watson, as well as his eccentric brother, Mycroft Holmes, together they combine their cunning and intellect to defeat their nemesis for good.
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The Sound Of Music
Transcendence
Unknown
Vehicle 19
Wrath Of The Titans
Julie Andrews, Christopher Plummer, Eleanor Parker
Johnny Depp, Rebecca Hall, Morgan Freeman
Liam Neeson, Diane Kruger, January Jones
Paul Walker, Naima McLean, Gys de Villiers
Sam Worthington, Liam Neeson, Rosamund Pike
PG13 - 119 mins - Drama, Mystery, Sci-Fi
PG13 - 113 mins - Action, Mystery, Thriller
PG13 - 85 mins - action, thriller
PG13 - 99 mins - Action, Adventure, Fantasy
e
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A woman leaves an Austrian convent to become a governess to the children of a naval officer widower and soon brings much-needed joy into all of their lives.
This Means War Reese Witherspoon, Chris Pine, Tom Hardy PG13 - 103 mins - Action, Comedy, Romance e, F, G, J, A+
Two top CIA operatives inadvertently start dating the same woman. Using all of their skills against one another, the two wage an epic battle in an attempt to take out the competition and get the girl. But which man does she want?
e, A+
While travelling in a foreign country, Michael Woods innocently picks up a rental car to use. Little does he know that the car will lure him into a dangerous web involving the corrupt local police force.
e, I, J, A+
When a scientist developing artificial intelligence is critically wounded, his consciousness is uploaded to a computer. But his desire for more power turns him against all those who knew him as a human.
A man awakens from a coma in a foreign city and discovers someone has taken his identity, but no one believes him. His only hope is a plucky young taxi driver and the memories he’s not sure he can trust.
Trouble With The Curve
Valentine’s Day
The Wolverine
You’ve Got Mail
Julia Roberts, Jamie Foxx, Anne Hathaway
Hugh Jackman, Will Yun Lee, Tao Okamoto
Tom Hanks, Meg Ryan, Greg Kinnear
PG13 - 125 mins - comedy, romance
PG13 - 126 mins - Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi
PG - 119 mins - Comedy, Romance
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The most romantic day in the calendar draws near. It’s a particularly eventful day for a number of intertwining couples and singles in Los Angeles who, under the pressures and expectations Valentine’s Day brings, break-up and make-up during a crazy 24-hour period that prompts them to rethink romance.
Many years ago Logan, aka The Wolverine, saved a man’s life. That man, now a billionaire, requests Logan’s assistance with a task that will threaten Wolverine’s immortality.
Clint Eastwood, Amy Adams, John Goodman PG13 - 111 mins - Drama, Sport e, F, G, J, A+
An ageing baseball scout is told he should retire and doctors tell him his eyesight is failing. Determined to prove himself, he asks for one more scouting job. His estranged daughter goes with him for the road trip, during which they attempt to close the distance between them.
When Kronos, father of Zeus, Hades and Poseidon, hatches a plot to unleash hell upon earth, it becomes the task of Perseus to save both his father and the world. However, the imprisonment of the titans can’t hold for long, so he enlists the help of the warrior Queen Andromeda.
E, g, f, k, C+
Joe and Kathleen are rival bookstore owners who hate each other. But they don’t realise they have been corresponding romantically and anonymously over the internet. When Joe realises who he has been emailing, he wants to say how he feels but doesn’t know how.
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MOVIES Cine Club
Banana
L’ex De Ma Vie
Marco Todisco, Anna Bonaiuto, Giorgio Colangeli
Géraldine Nakache, Kim Rossi Stuart, Pascal Demolon
PG13 - 90 mins - Comedy, Family
R - 80 mins - Comedy
I, e+
F, e+
Un ragazzo ingenuo cerca di conquistare l’affetto della ragazza che ama.
Une violiniste peut épouser son amant nouveau dès que son mari finalise leur divorce, mais seulement après leur lune de miel trop tardée.
A naïve young boy attempts to win the affection of the girl he loves.
A violinist can only marry her new love if her husband finalises their divorce – but only after their longoverdue honeymoon.
Der Vampir Auf Der Couch Therapy For A Vampire
Malay
Malay CLASSIC
Chikaro
Ali Baba Bujang Lapok
Izzue Islam, Adleena Nordin, Izara Aishah G - 90 MINS - COMEDY ML
Tobias Moretti, Jeanette Hain, Cornelia Ivancan PG13 - 87 mins - comedy G, e+
Im Wien der Dreißiger Jahre behandelt Sigmund Freud einen neuen Patienten, ein Graf der sich als Vampir entpuppt. In 1930s Vienna, Sigmund Freud welcomes a new patient to his office: a count who happens be a vampire.
Seorang perempuan yang mempelajari tentang kehidupan dari seorang bekas pelumba jalanan haram.
P. Ramlee, Aziz Sattar, S. Shamsuddin PG - 122 MINS - COMEDY ML, E+
Seorang lelaki yang menganggur berjumpa dengan 40 pencuri dalam hutan.
A girl learns about life from a former illegal street racer.
A man meets 40 thieves in the woods with hilarious consequences.
Mat Tudung
Anak-ku Sazali
Fizz Fairuz, Izzue Islam, Nelydia Senrose
P. Ramlee, seniwati zaiton, tony castello
PG13 - 87 MINS - COMEDY
PG - 137 MINS - COMEDY, DRAMA
ML
ML, E+
Apabila Johari melihat Zizie, ia cinta pandang pertama.
Kisah keluarga muda yang berpecah belah.
When Johari sees Zizie, it’s love at first sight.
The story of a young family torn apart.
Hoore! Hoore! Ribbit Carmina Y Amén Carmina & Amen Carmina Barrios, María León, Yolanda Ramos pg13 - 93 mins- Comedy, Drama ES, e+
Sous Les Jupes Des Filles French Women Vanessa Paradis, Géraldine Nakache, Marina Hands R - 120 mins - Comedy
Una madre convence a su hija de no anunciar la muerte de su padre hasta cobrar su paga doble. A mother convinces her daughter not to announce the death of her father until she gets his overdue bonus.
F, e+
C’est printemps à Paris et 11 femmes ont ses propres problèmes, soient-ils dans la vie profesionelle, familiale ou sentimentale. It’s spring in Paris and 11 women each have their problems, be it career, family or love life.
Akim AF7, Fauziah Nawi, Harun Salim Bachik PG - 90 MINS - MUSICAL, DRAMA
Sean Astin, Tim Curry, Russell Peters G - 84 MINS - ANIMATION ML
Seekor katak yang dihipnosis mempercayai dia ialah seorang manusia putera. A hypnotised frog believes he is a human prince.
ML
Iman secara sulit menyertai pertandingan ratu cantik tempatan. Iman secretly enters a local beauty pageant.
Ibu Mertua Ku P. Ramlee, Sarimah, Seniwati Zaiton PG - 118 MINS - DRAMA ML, E+
Sabariah kehilangan kekayaan keluarga apabila dia berkahwin. Sabariah forfeits her family fortune when she marries.
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Madu Tiga P. Ramlee, Sarimah, Zaharah Agus PG - 100 MINS - MUSICAL, COMEDY ML, E+
indonesian
tagalog
Chinese
CHINESE CLASSIC
99 Cahaya Di Langit Eropa
Sumagot Ka At Patay Ka Talk Back And You’re Dead
閨蜜
逆戰
Fiona Sit, Ivy Chen, Yang Zishan
Nicholas Tse, Jay Chou, Peng Lin
PG13 - 118 MINS - ROMANCE, DRAMA
PG13 - 122 MINS - ACTION, DRAMA
Acha Septriasa, Abimana Aryasatya, Nino Fernandez PG13 - 105 MINS - DRAMA
Jamil membuat keputusan untuk berkahwin secara sulit dengan perempuan lain. Jamil decides to marry another woman in secret.
IN, E+
Seorang jurnalis menyelidiki pengaruh Islam. A journalist examines the influence of Islam.
Nujum Pak Belalang
James Reid, Nadine Lustre, Joseph Marco PG - 120 MINS - ROMANCE, DRAMA TA, E+
Ang perpektong buhay ni Samantha ay bumaligtad. Samantha’s perfect life is turned upside down.
ML, E+
PG - 130 MINS - COMEDY
情義兩難全，獅王大對決。
The top dancer feels his master is holding him back.
Runaway 白髮魔女傳之明月帝國 Al Ghazali, Tatjana Saphira
P. Ramlee, Aziz Sattar
PG13 - 103 MINS - ACTION, DRAMA
PG - 105 MINS - COMEDY
IN, E+
Tala memutuskan menjadi seorang pencopet. Tala decides to become a pickpocket.
hutat Jimmy K Sandy, Islam Jamal, Janna Amro
PG13 - 120 MINS - COMEDY, ROMANCE ML
Pasangan yang telah bercerai dengan cepat menyesali keputusan mereka. A divorced couple quickly regret their decision.
he White T Haired Witch Of Lunar Kingdom
Fan Bingbing, Vincent Zhao, Huang Xiaoming
PG - 90 MINS - COMEDY
PG13 - 104 MINS - ACTION, ROMANCE
A, E+
CA, M, E+, C+
Three men decide to follow a master warrior.
Afdlin Shauki, Rashidi Ishak, Vanidah Imran
獅神決戰
M, E+, c+
Belalang tries a scam so he can claim a reward.
Untuk 3 Hari
Three friends prove they are there for one another.
Tianwen Chen, Eva Cheng, Tosh Zhang
Belalang mencuba satu komplot supaya dia boleh menuntut ganjaran.
Tiga lelaki membuat keputusan untuk mengikut pakar pahlawan.
閨蜜仨的坎坷情路。
Arabic
PG - 111 MINS - MUSICAL, COMEDY
ML, E+
ca, m, e+
The Lion Men
P. Ramlee
Pendekar Bujang Lapok
Girls
魔教妖女玉羅剎率眾逃出 生天。
A chemist tries to get her colleague’s attention with new experiments.
A sorceress and her followers become fugitives.
The Viral Factor
M, CA, E+, C+
國際安全局探員強忍傷痛 聯手兄弟警惡懲奸。
An injured International Defense Commission agent and his brother fight a criminal.
february 2015
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MOVIES Japanese
Korean
hindi
Tamil
Tamil CLASSIC
Jigarthanda
Singam
Siddharth, Lakshmi Menon
Suriya, Anushka Shetty, Prakash Raj
2 States Arjun Kapoor, Alia Bhatt, Amrita Singh PG - 149 MINS - ROMANCE H, E+
ふしぎな岬の物語
Cape Nostalgia
두근두근 내 인생
My Brilliant Life
Sayuri Yoshinaga, Hiroshi Abe, Yuko Takeuchi
Song Hye-kyo, Gang Dong-won
PG13 - 117 MINS - DRAMA
PG13 - 117 MINS - DRAMA
J, E+
K, E+
ある老女が、それぞれの問題 を抱えた人たちを助けます。
젊은 부부가 아들이 조로증이라는 희귀병을 앓고 있음을 알게 된다.
An elderly woman helps people with their problems.
Two people fall in love but cannot marry.
Dishkiyaoon
T, E+ Harman Baweja, Ayesha Khanna, Aditya Pancholi
A film-maker’s producer wants a gangster tale. Viki must seek acceptance away from his parents.
Kochadaiiyaan Jai Ho
PG13 - 128 MINS - ACTION, DRAMA
STAND BY ME
ドラえもん
tand By S Me Doraemon
K, E+
Salman Khan, Tabu, Danny Denzongpa
이순신 장군과 명량해전이라는 실화를 극화한 영화.
PG13 - 120 MINS - ACTION
A dramatisation of the reallife battle of Myeongnyang.
G - 95 MINS - ANIMATION J, E+
未来から来たネコ型ロボット は、家族を借金苦から救うた めにやって来たので した。
A cat-type caretaker sent from the future must help his family avoid debt.
Rajinikanth, Deepika Padukone PG13 - 120 MINS - ACTION, ADVENTURE, HISTORY T, E+
H, E+
Jai runs afoul of a powerful politician.
hindi classic Wasabi Mizuta
A king is betrayed by a close friend and exiled.
마담 뺑덕
Scarlet Innocence Om Shanti Om Jung Woo-sung, Esom, Park So-young R - 120 MINS - ROMANCE, DRAMA K, E+
순진했던 젊은 여자 덕이가 예전에 사귀었던 대학 교수에게 복수한다.
A girl seeks revenge on her old university professor.
T, E+
H, E+
Roaring Currents
Choi Min-sik, Ryoo Seung-ryong, Cho Jin-woong
PG13 - 160 MINS - Action, Crime, Drama
PG13 - 120 MINS - ACTION, THRILLER
A couple discover that their child has a rare disorder.
명량
PG13 - 120 MINS - ACTION, CRIME, Romance
Sharukh Khan, Deepika Padukone, Arjun Rampal pg13 - 120 mins - Comedy, Romance, Drama h, E+
Om Shanti Om digs deep into the underbelly of 1970s Bollywood.
Velaiilla Pattadhari Dhanush, Amala Paul PG13 - 120 MINS - DRAMA T, E+
Raghu feels dejected after losing his job.
A police inspector’s world is changed when a beautiful woman moves to his village.
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tv Enjoy a wide range of TV programmes across an array of genres
Friends With Better Lives
Last Man Standing
New Girl
three episodes
THREE EPISODES
three episodes
30 mins each
30 MINS EACH
30 mins each
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A father of three girls tries to maintain his manliness in a house full of women. In one episode, Mike isn’t ready to think of his dad getting older.
After a bad break-up, Jess moves into an apartment with three single men. In one episode, Nick plans an elaborate birthday party for Jess.
e
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Six friends in their 30s each think the other has it better. In one episode, Bobby and Andi decide to take in their newly divorced friend, Will.
Dads
Ground Floor
Mike & Molly
Raising Hope
three episodes
three episodes
six episodes
three episodes
30 mins each
30 mins each
30 mins
30 mins each
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Two thirtysomething men have their fathers move in with them. In one episode, Edna is detained following her exposure as an illegal immigrant, prompting Eli to get his dad to marry her.
US comedy about a young banker who falls for a woman in his building’s maintenance department. In one episode, Brody asks Jenny on a date after they spend a night together.
The lives of a good-hearted cop and a humourous teacher who meet at Overeaters Anonymous.
After a one-night stand with a convicted serial killer, Jimmy Chance is left to bring up their daughter alone, with only his eccentric family for help.
Friends
How I Met Your Mother
Modern Family
Two And A Half Men
THREE EPISODES
FIVE EPISODES
30 mins each
three episodes
30 MINS EACH
30 MINS EACH
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30 mins each
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Follow the lives of three generations of one family in this hit sitcom. In one episode, Alex has a meltdown on her 16th birthday and decides to see a therapist.
An eccentric billionaire internet entrepreneur moves in with a man and his son. Alan discovers that Walden is a friend of the actor who played Wonder Woman.
five episodes
Six friends in New York City face the ups and downs that life throws at them. Includes the moment when Monica introduces her new boyfriend to the group.
e
Single Ted, with the help of his four best friends, tries to find true love in New York. In one episode, Barney goes missing the night before his wedding.
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DRAMA
sport
Burn Notice
Gotham
Nikita
Rizzoli & Isles
ATP World Tour Uncovered
three episodes
three episodes
three episodes
THREE EPISODES
60 mins each
60 mins each
60 mins each
60 MINS EACH
30 mins
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'Burned' former secret agent Michael Westen returns home to Miami. In one episode, Michael takes on a dangerous deepcover operation for the CIA.
A new prequel series to the Batman saga. In one episode, Detectives Gordon and Bullock investigate a child trafficking ring and meet Selina Kyle, a girl ensnared in their midst.
A rogue assassin returns to take down Division, the secret organisation that trained her.
A police detective and medical examiner work together. In one episode, Jane and Maura see a senator get assassinated.
Keep up to date with the world of tennis with ATP World Tour Uncovered, a programme offering everything that a tennis fan could want.
ER
The Mentalist
The Originals
The Vampire Diaries
FINA Aquatics World
two episodes
three episodes
three episodes
five episodes
30 MINS
60 mins each
60 mins each
60 mins each
60 mins each
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Follow the drama of the inner life of a Chicago hospital's emergency room. After returning from Iraq, Gallant asks Neela to marry him.
Fraudulent psychic Thomas Jane reforms and starts working with the California Bureau of Investigation. In one episode, Jane meets a girl who claims to be his late daughter.
A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries, set in New Orleans. In one episode, Klaus takes extreme measures to protect the lives of Hayley and their child.
A high school girl in a small town is torn between two vampire brothers. In one episode, Elena wakes up after an accident to find that her worst fear has been realised.
Visit the Swimming World Cup in Dubai and Doha, check in on the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series and more.
Giraglia Rolex Cup 30 mins e
The Flash
The Mysteries Of Laura
three episodes
Person Of Interest four episodes
60 mins each
THREE EPISODES
60 mins each
e
60 MINS EACH
e
Barry Allen is transformed into a speedy superhero after being struck by lightning. In one episode, Barry is at a university gathering when six gunmen storm the event.
E
Laura Diamond, a brilliant homicide detective with the NYPD, must balance her job with her family.
An ex-assassin and a wealthy programmer team up to save lives. In one episode, A brilliant college student grabs the attention of Reese.
Perhaps the most famous sailing race in the Mediterranean, the Giraglia Rolex Cup offers beautiful scenery and intense action.
Incycle 30 mins e
Keep up to date with the world of cycling with historical insights, racer profiles, tactical analysis and much more.
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sport
chinese
MALAY Iwalker
Romantika
KUCHING, MALAYSIA
30 MINS
60 MINS
ML
M, C+
Intai kehidupan pasangan selebriti berprofil tinggi.
探秘亞洲亞馬遜雨林
Road To Rio
看我72行
72 Extreme Jobs
Explore 'the Amazon Rainforest of Asia'.
Helo Bro.. Tolong Deko!
A peek into the lives of high-profile celebrities.
30 MINS
康熙來了
30 MINS
Kang Xing Is Coming
ML
Selebriti Bizz
RUFFIAN OR HEROES
Petua menghias rumas untuk beberapa selebriti terbesar negara.
30 MINS E
A look behind the scenes at the tremendous work that goes into preparing for the Olympic Games.
CA
揭秘大馬各極限行業
Discover Malaysia’s most extreme occupations.
探秘絲綢之路
iscovery The D Great Silk Road South India, Guangzhou 60 mins
60 MINS M, C+
特技人分享身兼演員及導演 的驚險血淚史
The thrilling stories of actors who perform their own stunts while filming their movies.
m, c+
World Of Athletics 30 MINS E
A comprehensive rundown of feature stories, athlete interviews, behind-thescenes action and all the news from the track.
重返廣州—溯源絲綢之路
Take a journey to Guangzhou, the starting point of the Silk Road.
換樂360系列
Europe 360
30 MINS
Menu Please 30 MINS CA
走遍巴生谷，搜尋滋味美食及 獨門秘方。
Zip across the Klang Valley in search of delicious fine dining and secret recipes.
CA
World Of Football 30 MINS E
An interview with Manchester United goalkeeper David de Gea, action between Bayern Munich and Borussia Dortmund and more.
World Of Gymnastics 30 MINS E
Head to Turkey for the 33rd Rhythmic Gymnastics World Championships, get inside the mind of American Olympian John Orozco and more.
DIY tips for celebrities.
Kaunter Kaboom! 30 MINS
ML
Apa yang berlaku dalam kehidupan selebriti paling popular dunia. What’s happening in the lives of the world’s most popular celebrities.
ML
Tonton tiga kumpulan selebriti bertanding secara langsung dalam permainan lucu.
Sembang Teh Tarik
Celebs go head-to-head.
Perjalanan liar dalam kereta vintaj dan temu bual selebriti.
Kembara Selera New Zealand Chef Wan 30 MINS ML
一日五餐（第三季）
30 MINS
30 MINS ML
A wild ride in a vintage car and celebrity interviews.
Sesat
西班牙、義大利、希臘及土耳 其風情之旅。
One Day Five Meal
Dalam pencarian resipi terbagus New Zealand.
30 MINS
Travels through Spain, Italy, Greece and Turkey.
30 MINS
On the hunt for New Zealand’s greatest recipes.
Dua selebriti berlumba dengan satu sama lain di sekitar Bandung.
Kuali Terbalik
Two celebrities race each other around Bandung.
玄來過新年
Feng Shui Voyage
30 MINS CA
風水大師葉威明分享新年風 水運程。
Feng shui Master Joey Yap shares the latest techniques to improve your life.
CA
流連於各式小店攤檔，帶您 用RM50吃遍當地美食。
The best local eateries, shops and stalls to enjoy for under RM50.
父母心
Parent's Stories 30 MINS CA
尋覓感人至深、錯綜複雜以 及千絲萬縷的親子故事。
Touching and complex relationships between parents and their children.
ML
30 MINS ML
Drama, komedi, memasak dan banyak lagi.
Trek Global 30 MINS ML
Drama, comedy and cooking.
Perjalanan mengelilingi Eropah dan Timur Tengah dengan penulis lagu penyanyi Yassin. Journey around Europe and the Middle East with singersongwriter Yassin.
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Korean
アクティブレジャー スポット
Healing Camp
ctive Leisure A Excursion 30 MINS J
気分を高め、身体を癒す休 日のホットスポットをご紹介 します。
Holiday hotspots to lift your spirit and heal your body.
Arabic
Tamil
Roommate
나 혼자 산다
round The World A
Amma Samayal 2
90 MINS
90 MINS
30 MINS
30 MINS
K
K
E
T
시청자의 몸과 마음을 편안하게 재충전할 수 있는 주제들에 대해 터놓고 이야기하는 토크쇼.
11명의 남성 연예인이 출연하여 함께 생활하며 인생의 즐거움과 어려움을 함께 이겨낸다.
Help recharge your mind and body.
Eleven celebrities move into a house together to share the joys and troubles of life.
힐링 캠프
Check into a new city and learn about its culture, architecture and history. Learn all about traditional Indian home cooking.
Avasiya Sigichai 30 MINS T
休日満喫
Holistic Holidays
Inkigayo
인기가요
런닝맨
Running Man
I slamic Scientists
30 MINS
90 MINS
90 MINS
30 MINS
J
K
K
E
自然に親しみ、田舎の文化 に接したい人に贈る週末の 隠れ家。
가장 인기 있는 최신 한국 가수들의 라이브 공연.
미션을 맡은 팀들이 서로 경쟁하면서 목표지점을 찾아내는 즐거운 오락 프로그램.
Inside a weekend retreat where participants seek to connect with nature and local culture.
Live performances by the latest and most popular South Korean artists.
This game show sees Mission Teams race each other to find landmarks.
A panel of doctors discusses health issues and solutions.
The life stories of some of the greatest Islamic scientists.
Thegamum Yogamum
ラーメン電車紀行
Ramen By Rail
Stories Of The Prophets In Islam
30 MINS
TWO EPISODES
J
30 MINS
ラーメン愛好家や店主に会い に行く電車の旅。
Travel by train to meet ramen lovers and chefs.
30 MINS T
E
Stretches taught by a wellestablished yoga master. The stories of the prophets detailed in the Quran.
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Hindi
reaky Fridays F With Devansh Patel
French
History
Certainement Français Definitely French
Bermuda Triangle Exposed
sonam kapoor & fawad
Jungle Atlantis
Alaska Dogs
60 mins
60 MINS
E
E
Explore the theories about this mysterious stretch of ocean.
A team of archaeologists unravel the mysteries of an abandoned city in the heart of the Cambodian jungle.
Transporting people and racing to the rescue, meet the brave dogs of Alaska.
Clash Of The Dinosaurs
New Secrets Of The Terracotta Warriors
Beast Tracker
EXTREME SURVIVORS
60 mins
60 MINS
60 MINS
E
E
This documentary is sure to change the way you think about Ancient China and the First Emperor.
Head to Louisiana and Florida to explore the relationship between alligators and people.
60 MINS 30 MINS F
30 mins e
Découvrez les traditions déjantées de l'Hexagone dans cette excursion décalée
Devansh Patel talks to the stars of Bollywood.
Learn about some of France’s quirkiest traditions in this offbeat tour.
Natural World
E
Touristes Extrêmes xtreme Travellers E STAIRWAY TO KASHMIR 30 MINS F
ook Who's Talking L With Niranjan ARJUN KAPOOR
Touristes étranges remplissent leur passion pour l'extrême. Unusual tourists fulfil their passion for the extreme.
30 MINS E
Pionniers Pathfinders
A casual, honest chat with the world’s biggest stars.
30 MINS
Tu Mere Agal Bagal Hai
SWAMP MONSTERS
E
Explore the evolution of the carnivorous Tyrannosaurus Rex and the herbivorous Sauroposeidon.
SURF PERUVIAN STYLE F
Découvrez plus sur les gens et leurs écosystèmes. Learn about the people and their ecosystems.
49 30 MINS H, E +
Voyage & Sens Travel & Senses Globe Trekker DOMES OF ELOUNDA (CRETE) 30 MINS F
Family sitcom. The bungalow residents must deal with a new 'landlord'.
15 historic sites: The Age Of Empire 30 MINS
Un guide de voyage pour les gens qui aiment se faire dorloter. A travel guide for people who like being pampered.
E
Explore historic sites dating from medieval times to the 19th century.
Beverly Hills Groomer a NEW ARTIST IN TOWN 30 MINS E
Knox hopes to make it big in the pet grooming industry, so heads to where the work is: Beverly Hills!
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TV
Science & technology
Business
Borneo’s Pygmy Elephants 60 MINS E
This documentary follows endangered pygmy elephants into the swamps and rainforests of Borneo.
Access Middle East Riad Kamal, Chairman Of Arabtec Construction 30 mins e
The chairman of Arabtec Construction, Riad Kamal, discusses the nature of business in Dubai with host Yousef Gamal El-Din.
The Edge
Billion Dollar Car
BEYOND DRIVERLESS CARS
60 MINS
30 MINS
E
E
Explore cutting-edge technologies, focusing on the concept of driverless cars.
Inside the BMW Group's attempt to reinvent the automobile.
Through The Wormhole With Morgan Freeman IS LUCK REAL? 60 MINS E
An investigation into luck that will change your understanding of nature and the human brain.
Cats 101 KURILLIAN BOBTAIL, CHAUSIE, DWELF, BURMILLA, LAMBKIN, KLEPTO CAT 60 MINS E
An exciting, close-up look at all manner of different breeds of cats.
Creatures Like Us
CNBC Meets Will.i.am
30 MINS
30 MINS
E
E
Venture into Chester Zoo’s fantastic enclosures and get a first-hand look at some of the world’s most bizarre, fascinating and powerful animals.
Tania Bryer sits down with Will.i.am, a musician and member of The Black Eyed Peas.
Managing Asia JENNIFER CHEUNG, FOUNDER AND CHIEF EXECUTIVE OF SIFT 30 MINS E
Christine Tan speaks to Jennifer Cheung, an ex-banker who opened a dessert bar in Hong Kong.
How It’s Made: Dream Cars
Slashers and Crushers ALFA ROMEO 4C
60 mins
60 MINS
E
E
The How It’s Made crew travel to the birthplace of the Alfa Romeo 4C.
Zombie Sharks
Powering The Future
60 MINS
THE ENERGY PLANET
E
60 MINS E
The Discovery Channel uncovers the 'tonic immobility' phenomenon in Great White Sharks.
What A Tool
How a quick scan of the land, sea and sky reveals an earth teeming with energy.
Showcasing some of the world’s most incredible machinery.
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travel
Great Railway Journeys Of Europe
Nomad Chef AUSTRALIA
TWO EPISODES
60 MINS
30 MINS
E
E
Enjoy the scenery as you journey by train from one famous city to another.
Scottish chef Jock Zonfrillo travels to Elcho Island on the northern coast of Australia.
Kuala Lumpur: My City
Passage to Kaohsiung
30 mins
60 mins
E
e
Kuala Lumpur City Hall provides a tour of Malaysia’s capital.
A guide to Kaohsiung’s history, nightlife, street art and incredible live music.
The Maverick Chef
Stopover
SINGAPORE
PENANG
30 MINS
30 MINS
E
E
Alvin Leung is in Singapore, on a mission to sample the local cuisine.
Lifestyle channel Life Inspired focuses on Penang, a colourful clash between the rich history and vibrant modernity of the state.
Religious
Soundstage
Inside Islam: Journey To Islamic Culture
Bee Gees: One Night Only – Live In Vegas
Elton John: Million Dollar Piano Live In Las Vegas
60 MINS
60 MINS
60 MINS
E
E
E
Take a look inside the rituals, traditions and daily life of a mosque.
A showcase of the Bee Gees’ greatest hits live in Las Vegas.
For the first time, see Elton John’s famous residency show at Caesar’s Palace, recorded live in its entirety.
Kembara UKE
Behind The Music: Remastered
Elvis Costello & The Imposters: The Return Of The Spectacular Spinning Songbook
60 MINS ML
Follow the adventures of a cruise voyage that visits Muslim communities.
duran duran 60 mins e
The story behind Duran Duran, remastered to include their recent line-up change and latest album.
60 MINS E
A recording of a special Elvis Costello & the Imposters concert, in which every song was left up to chance!
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TV
Showbiz
Lifestyle
Adventure Golf
Eye On Malaysia 3
After Lately
NEW ZEALAND
MALAYSIA’S BEST TEACHER
30 MINS
30 MINS
PUTTING UP WITH THE KARDASHIANS
E
E
Ian Cross travels around New Zealand on a golfing adventure.
Inspiring Malaysian teacher, Jogan Salam, goes to great lengths to help children.
30 MINS E
Chris has a revelation about being ‘old and single’.
Kids
E! Entertainment Special
Baby Looney Tunes THREE EPISODES
BUYING FOR BILLIONAIRES
30 MINS EACH
60 MINS
E
E
Cartoon fun for youngsters.
Three luxury lifestyle experts satisfy the tastes of their ultra-rich clients.
Batman: The Brave And The Bold Three episodes 30 mins each e
Bazaar 2
Planet Food
Chasing The Saturdays
Fashion Police
Four EPISODES
two episodes
30 MINS EACH
60 MINS each
#DEEPFRIEDSATS
60 MINS
E
E
30 MINS
E
Guides to London, Sicily and Lisbon.
Host Rosie Lovell travels around the world seeking exotic cheese and explores the history of tea.
Superhero action.
BILLBOARD MUSIC AWARDS 2014
E
The girls hang out with boy band The Wanted at the LA County Fair.
The hits and misses of the 2014 Billboard Music Awards.
The Flintstones THREE EPISODES 30 MINS EACH E
Stone Age family fun.
The Looney Tunes Show three episodes 30 MINS each E
Hijinks with Bugs Bunny, Daffy Duck and co.
Enrich Luxe Retreats – City Of Lights 15 MINS E
Malaysia Airlines rewards two of its most loyal travellers with a unique lifestyle experience: a fully-catered trip to Paris.
The Pool Master
The Drama Queen
CLIFFSIDE POOL
WELCOME TO MARKI-WOOD
60 MINS
60 MINS
A Thailand Vacation Part 1
E
E
60 mins
Swimming pool architect Anthony Archer-Wills designs a cliffside pool.
Marki Costello has a reputation for discovering Hollywood’s next big thing.
Keeping Up With The Kardashians
e
A family vacation to Thailand is made awkward.
The Real Adventures Of Jonny Quest three episodes 30 mins e
A young crimefighter tries to solve mysteries inspired by real events.
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Audio
Audio on demand
the hits
club
Passengers with AVOD can access our library of nearly 400 music and spoken word CDs Including... Motion Calvin Harris Listen David Guetta (above) Prayer Robin Schulz Live Life Living E xample Recognise Fred V & Grafix
84 albums including… Somewhere Under… Counting Crows
Chapter One Ella Henderson
Atmosphere Kaskade
The Golden Echo Kimbra (above)
No Sound Without Silence The Script
Aleph Gesaffelstein
Moon Landing… James Blunt No Fixed Address Nickelback Sonic Highways Foo Fighters Never Been Better Olly Murs Madness Guy Sebastian Four One Direction
My Everything (Deluxe) Ariana Grande
V Maroon 5
Bulletproof Picasso Train
Don’t Kill The Magic Magic!
Take Me When You Go Betty Who
48:13 Kasabian
Black Star Elephant Nico & Vinz Finest Hour: The Best Of Gavin DeGraw Gavin DeGraw
light & easy
Evergreen Broods
Ultraviolence (Clean Version) Lana Del Rey
1989 Taylor Swift
Eve Booka Shade
Pixie Lott Pixie Lott
PTX Vol. III Pentatonix
Gypsy Heart Colbie Caillat
See page 98 to find out which system you’re using
Tough Love Jessie Ware
YES! Jason Mraz Angus & Julia Stone Angus & Julia Stone In The Lonely Hour Sam Smith The Secret Austin Mahone Meet The Vamps The Vamps
Sweet Talker Jessie J
Oh, What A Life American Authors
Title Meghan Trainor
Built On Glass Chet Faker
Including... Nostalgia Annie Lennox (above) Brazilian Nights Kenny G Hope Susan Boyle Partners Barbra Streisand Stars Collabro #Voices Various Phox Phox The Best Yiruma
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Audio memories
country
jazz
Soundtracks
korean
Including...
Including...
Including...
Including...
Including...
Whitney Houston Live: Her Greatest Performances Whitney Houston (above)
Melody Road Neil Diamond (above)
Cheek To Cheek Tony Bennett & Lady Gaga (above)
The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 Various (above)
타임 비스트 (above)
Stranger Jo-Yu Chen
Walking On Sunshine Various
Interlude Jamie Cullum
The Fault In Our Stars Various
Laura Mvula With Metropole Orkest Conducted By Jules Buckley At Abbey Road Studios Laura Mvula
The Amazing Spider-Man 2 Various
25 Michael Learns To Rock 30 Modern Talking Aretha Franklin Sings The Great Diva Classics Aretha Franklin The Essential N Sync The Greatest Hits Whitney Houston Greatest Hits Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Band
You+Me Rose Ave. Bringing Back The Sunshine Blake Shelton To All The Girls Willie Nelson Out Among The Stars Johnny Cash Hunter Hayes (Encore) Hunter Hayes Foreverly Billie Joe + Norah Fuse Keith Urban
Home Aubrey Suwito Almah Avishai Cohen Time’s Tales Jeff Ballard Trio
Glee, The Music, Celebrating 100 Episodes Various Divergent Various
7번째 앨범 수퍼 주니어 플레이 악동뮤지션 굿럭 스트 비
Mr. 게 게리
상속자들 여러 곡 레인 이펙트 비 더 무드
The Lego Movie Various
F T아일랜드 일본 베스트 앨범: 프레젠트 씨엔블루
comedy
classical
Relax
world
malay
Including...
Including...
Including...
Just The Two Of Us Secret Garden (above)
Ludovico Einaudi & Cecilia Chailly Stanze (above)
Including...
Mandatory Fun “Weird Al” Yankovic (above)
Landini Aurelio (above)
Didi Astillah Didi Astillah
The Best Of Lily Tomlin
Walking In The Air… Vladimir Ashkenazy
Flute Spirit: Dreams And Improvisations Jane Rutter
Fofoulah Fofoulah
Payslip Payslip (above)
Sleepwalk With Me (Live) Mike Birbiglia
Bach Partitas BWV 825-830 Igor Levit
600 Years In A Moment Fiona Joy Hawkins
Rohi Rohi
1 Dato’ Sheila Majid
I’m Telling You For The Last Time Jerry Seinfeld
Rival Queens Vivica Genaux & Simone Kermes
Equistice Ken Elkinson
One Love, One Rhythm (The 2014 FIFA World Cup Official Album) Various
Fragmen Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza
A Classic… Abbott & Costello Standup Comic Woody Allen
Mozart Piano Concertos K.503 & K.466 Martha Argerich, Claudio Abbado, Orchestra Mozart
Red, White And Brown Russell Peters
Catch Me If You Can Amy Dickson
Music To Sleep By Various Artists Adiemus Colores Karl Jenkins
Corazón (Deluxe Version) Santana
#1 Stacy Kotarayaku Altimet
Lion City Dirtmusic
Sleeq Sleeq
Siriá Mestre Cupijó E Seu Ritmo
This Is Mixology Music Volume One Various
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Audio nasyid
japanese
mandarin
Including...
Including...
Luahan Rasa Raqib Majid (above)
The Best ‘Blue’ Kalafina (above)
喜洋洋的春天 湛爱铃
Dengan Rahmatmu Qathrunnada
REAL
Memori El Suraya Various
Genesis Of 2PM 2PM
Kasih Tak Bersyarat NowSeeHeart Satu Kalimah Damai & Friends Zikir Terapi Diri 3 Hafiz Hamidun Mencari Cinta Hakiki Simfoni Warkah Cinta Imam Muda Nazrul & Imam Muda Fakhrul
中島美嘉
(above)
我呸 蔡依林
Throw A Penny In The Wishing Well Jennifer Gasoi
第10个王心凌 王心凌
Under:Cover 2 T.M. Revolution
你好 王大文
Blau
藍井 エイル
有所畏 韦礼安
Tapestry Of Songs – The Best Of Angela Aki
模特 李荣浩
Permata Ayah Bonda Aeman
Hushabye Hayley Westenra Hit Songs And Rarities The Wiggles Jingle Bell Fun Walt Disney The Magical Forest Carmen Warrington And David Jones
克卜勒 孙 燕姿
The Ultimate Kids Collection Various
1999-2013 精选 五月天
indonesian
cantonese
真的假的 陶晶莹
hindi
100 分的朋友 天堂/悬崖 李 佳薇
Live To Love Afgan Love Life And Music Rossa Terpukau Astrid King Of Soundtrack Nidji Mencari Cinta Judika
Off To School Various Shake It Up Break It Down Various
林 育群
Panggil Aku Maudy Ayunda (above)
Wiggle House The Wiggles (above) Favourite Things Play School
巨星金曲 众星
Standard Scandal
kids
艳遇 郭静 (above)
Ken’s Bar III 平 井堅
アンジェラ・アキ
tamil
狮子吼 罗志祥
The Little Mermaid: Songs From The Sea Various
舍得 林宇中
See! Holly Throsby
Including...
你好吗 王诗安
Activity Songs For Kids Various
嫺情 陳慧嫻 (above)
Better Life F IR
Re: Workz
Kimbonomics金式代
林憶蓮
陈芳语
Wannabe
天使之翼 杨 丞琳
8 周柏豪
Come Back To Bii
The Best Of 2008-2012 鄧紫棋
纯属意外 戴佩妮
官恩娜
The Key 陳奕迅
Little Singer 小肥（徐智勇）
The Next Moment 陳柏宇
Including... (above)
毕书尽
再见你好吗 陶喆
Hello Friends! Yo Gabba Gabba!
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Audio
Radio Channels
chart toppers
rock arena
Passengers with AVOD can enjoy a host of radio shows across a range of genres Inseat Channel 2 AVOD Channel 78 Hosted by jay sheldon
No More Tears Ozzy Osbourne Louder Than Words Pink Floyd Fools Gold The Stone Roses Holiday Home The Grates
Inseat Channel 1 AVOD Channel 77 Overhead Channel 5
Sweet Jane The Velvet Underground
Hosted by ben loh
Like I Can Sam Smith Ring Off Beyoncé Every Breaking Wave U2 The Heart Wants What It Wants Selena Gomez Surrender Cash Cash All Of You Betty Who
You’re Never Fully Dressed Without A Smile (Annie 2014 OST) Sia All About It Hoodie Allen Feat. Ed Sheeran Beg For It Iggy Azalea Feat. MØ
Bury Our Friends Sleater-Kinney I Can’t Explain The Who Mary Jane’s Last Dance Tom Petty And The Heartbreakers Road Runner Bo Diddley Turn It Up Robert Plant White Rabbit Jefferson Airplane
If You Love Someone The Veronicas
Home To Mama Justin Bieber & Cody Simpson
Pretty Hurts Beyoncé
Therapy Mary J. Blige
Tragedy + Time Rise Against
Time Of Our Lives Pitbull & Ne-Yo
Jealous (Remix) Nick Jonas Feat. Tinashe
You Really Got Me Van Halen
Night Changes One Direction Bed Of Lies (Radio Edit) Nicki Minaj Feat. Skylar Grey Uptown Funk Mark Ronson Feat. Bruno Mars
Channel numbers vary depending on which system you’re using. See page 98 to find out
#icanteven The Neighbourhood Feat. French Montana
Good Lovin (Clean) Ludacris Feat. Miguel 7/11 Beyoncé
Langit #flyinghigh Yuna Sledgehammer Fifth Harmony Smile R5 Yesterday David Guetta Feat. Bebe Rexha
Highway Star Deep Purple
Shout At The Moon Mallory Knox Target Purple The Only Way Out Bush 1,000 Years The Gaslight Anthem Love Bites Def Leppard Stars Are Aligned (Radio Edit) Darlia Rabbit Hole Jamie T Hindsight The Occupants
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Audio golden era
Aghani Arabbiyah
malay hitz
mandarin mix
japanese collection
Inseat Channel 3
Inseat Channel 8
Inseat Channel 9
Inseat Channel 10
Inseat Channel 12
AVOD Channel 79
AVOD Channel 82
AVOD Channel 83
AVOD Channel 85
AVOD Channel 86
Hosted by richard la faber
Hosted by mona jasman
Overhead Channel 6
Overhead Channel 7
Overhead Channel 8
Hosted by kc ismail
Hosted by chong huey ling
Hosted by kaoru Sato
Including...
Including...
Including...
Sama Saja Diandra Arjunaidi Feat. Altimet
点水 杨 丞琳
異邦人 久保田早紀
全世界都以为我们在一起 Fuying & Sam
ランナウェイ シャネルズ
漫情歌 梁 文音
麦の唄 中島みゆき
豆浆油条
Enigmatic Feeling
Including...
Including...
Mambo No. 5 Lou Bega Papa Don’t Preach Madonna
Di Pintu Mu Firman AF
Rock Lobster The B-52s
Bimbang Melly Goeslow
The Lovecats The Cure Little Bitty Pretty One Thurston Harris
Cinta Terakhir Vienna Fridiana Feat. Lokman Aslam
Down Under Men At Work
Assalamualaikum Faizal Tahir
Smooth Operator Sade
Jujur Liyana Jasmay
Pale Shelter Tears For Fears
Lapang Dada Sheila On 7
Every Little Step Bobby Brown
Adiwira KRU Feat. Zizan
Chain Gang Sam Cooke
Cinta Tak Bernyawa Taufik Batisah Feat. Shila Amzah
Let’s Groove Earth Wind & Fire
#Like! Cokelat
林俊杰
凛として時雨
大喜宙 花 儿乐队
恋 伍代夏子
对与错
白安
秋止符 アリス
交换人生 辰 亦儒
翼 平原綾香
下一次拥抱 朱 俐静
ラストバージン
淋雨中 林宇中
パープルタウン 八神純子
恭喜发财 刘德华
さざんかの宿 大 川栄策
找自己
陶喆
Never Say Die YUI
R ADWIMPS
hindi rhythms
nasyid
KOREAN SELECTIONS
jazz
malay classics
Inseat Channel 14
Including...
AVOD Channel 80
AVOD Channel 81
AVOD Channel 84
Hosted by Ellen han
Hosted by BRAD POWER
Including...
Including...
LUV A PINK
Splanky Pete York
나는 달라
HI SUHYUN
At Long Last Love Sarah McKenzie
스포일러 에픽하이
Soul Sister Mack Avenue SuperBand
AVOD Channel 87 Overhead Channel 10
Including... Engine Ki Seeti Sunidhi Chauhan, Resmi Sateesh
Dusta Berkalang Aiman Panggilan Tuhan El Suraya Ummi Imam Muda Asyraf
Including...
Fanny Re Mukhtiyar Ali, Mathias Duplessy
Semua Karena Allah Astrid Feat. Dide Hijau Daun
Banjaara Mohd. Irfan
El Leila Amr Diab
Gimme GOT7
The World Falls Away Rodney Whitaker
Dance Basanti Vishal Dadlani, Anushkaman Chanda
Cinta Hingga Ke Syurga Amar
You&I
No More Blues Joe Henderson
Syawal Buatmu Ayah Zalee Redang
12시 30분
비스트
Kasihmu Ayah Ibu Simfoni
어떻게 사랑이 그래요 이승환
Annie’s Bittersweet Cake Pat Metheny And Brad Mehldau
He Sees Me (Acoustic) Saif Adam
사랑 후에 신혜성 옥주현
Bismillah Hafiz Hamidun
오늘따라 2 AM
Embun Hidayah Hijjaz
널 사랑한 시간에 XIA(준수)
Zikir Taubat Nasuha Imam Muda Nazrul & Imam Muda Fakhrul
쓰담쓰담
Manwa Laage Arijit Singh, Shreya Ghoshal Bol Beliya Shankar Mahadevan, Siddharth Mahadevan, Sunidhi Chauhan Happy Budday Sukhwinder Singh, Shankar Mahadevan
토이
10cm
Bintang Malam Ini A . Razak Kaca Mata Rafeah Buang Gubahanku Broery Pesulima Sama Tak Serupa Noraniza Idris Hari Ini Dan Semalam J. Mizan Joget Malam Berinai Sanisah Huri Malam Kenangan Black Dog Bone
Navarino Street Nathan Haines
Sayang Jangan Mengenang Fatimah M. Amin
My Cherie Amour Gerry Gibbs Thrasher Dream Trio
Suatu Waktu Dahulu Dwen
You Stepped Out Of A Dream Dena DeRose
Joget Bunga Melati Halil Chik Bahagia Menjelma A . Ramlie
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GAMES
Games
b738 video
With 70 games in six categories, why not test your skills and challenge your mind
See which movies and TV are available on selected B738 leased aircraft Synopses for these movies begin on page 103; tv programmes on page 114
Some games are available in multi-player format using our seat-to-seat function. Select a game for on-screen instructions on how to play. Games only available on the B777 aircraft.
leisure
puzzle
Bejeweled 2 (above), Big Money, Freecell, In-Flight Trivia, Insaniquarium, Luxor, Mad Caps, Memory, ScrambleDash, Shanghai, Solitaire, Solitrio, Sudoku, Trivia Malaysia, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire, Zuma
Battle Blockz, Bookworm (above), Caveman, Crosswords, Hangman, Hieroglix, Jubaku Minesweeper, Mummy Maze, Pixelus, Select Sudoku Seven Seas, Super Scramble, Tangram, Tetris Tik Rack Toe, Twisty Tracks, Waterpipes
From Malaysia Hollywood Favourites / International The White Haired Witch Of Lunar Kingdom M, C+, e+ Velaiilla Pattadhari T, e+ Dishkiyaoon H, e+
Television
Board
Arcade
Backgammon, Battleship, Checkers, Chess, Chinese Checkers, Congkak, Equilibria, Kasparov Chessmate, Reversi, Ultimate Yahtzee, Warzone
Asteroids, Cave Crunch, Dynomite!, Galaktor, Invasion, Magma Zone, Niflheim, Pong, Super Breakout, Super Pinball Arcade, Ultraball, Wacky Safari
Great Railway Journeys Of Europe E The Pool Master E
to Malaysia Hollywood Favourites / International
Sport
kids
Bowling Tournament (above), Golf Sport Series, Mini Golf, Pool Challenge, Tennis Challenge
Animal Factory, Disney’s Classic Games, Disney’s Winnie The Pooh, Elephant Memory, Hangman Junior, Robot Factory, Timon and Pumbaa’s Sling Shooter, Zupple Junior
The new A380 system will feature 70 games exclusive to passengers on A380 flights. Please check your syestem and see your GUI for all available games.
Life As We Know It e, C+ Television Nomad Chef E Bazaar 2 E
E-Learning Put your time in the air to good use with our essential learning tools *Some learning tools only available on selected routes
Select Travel Guide
In-Flight Integrated Encyclopedia Of The Holy Quran An interactive e-learning application that enables passengers to read the Holy Quran and listen to its recitation.
Berlitz Word Traveler* This language training tool can teach you the basics of 23 languages.
b-Wise
Executive Book Summaries
Learn about local business cultures and etiquette, wherever you are in the world!
A quick and easy way to distill the key ideas from today’s top business books.
Explore the globe from the comfort of your seat with our detailed travel guide. Not sure where to stay, where to eat or what to do at your next destination? Our guide will show you the best hotels, restaurants and attractions.
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handsets Business Class B777
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
Economy Class & Inseat Video
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Economy Class A380
First & Business Class A380
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On reverse
1. Control Paddle*
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.
12.
13. Back button - To go to previous screen.
13.
14. Screen ON/OFF button - To switch the Interactive screen ON/OFF.
14.
13. 14.
15. Home button - Shortcut to go to Main Menu.
15. 16.
16. QWERTY keyboard - B738 / A333 17. Magnetic card reader
15.
17.
16.
* Not on the Inseat System 17.
Your system
Control at your fingertips
指尖操控
手軽な操作
For all passengers with the AVOD system. See page 98 to find out which system you’re using.
適用於使用影音點播系統的乘客。請查 閱第 98頁瞭解您所適用的系統。
AVODシステム搭載機種の全てのお客様向け。お 客様のご利用可能なシステムの確認は98
Welcome
請在“歡迎”頁面選擇您的語言-英語或 馬來語
From the Welcome screen, select your language –English or Bahasa Malaysia. Main menu Press Select/Start or Enter to choose from the main menu.
歡迎
ページ目をご覧ください。 ようこそ 「ようこそ」の画面スクリーンからお客様のご利用 になる言語－英語或いはバハサ・マレ
主菜單
ーシア（マレーシア公用語）をお選びください。
點擊“選擇/開始”鍵或“確認”鍵在功能表 上進行選擇
メインメニュー メインメニューから「選択／スタート」か「入力」ボ タンを押してください。
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instructions
Your system
Accessing your handset
Accessing your screen in Golden Club Class
Laptop power point
1.
Press to release the handset
2.
Press to stow the handset
Your personal TV screen and handset are stowed in the armrest of your seat. Push OPEN to lift the cover of the armrest and lift the latch to release the screen. Rotate the screen and adjust it to the angle you desire.
A power point is available on all seats in First and Golden Club class. Please ask a member of the cabin crew if you wish to borrow a suitable power adaptor.
3. Reset button –for use if the cord is over-extended.
手提電腦電源插座
取得手持控制器 1. 按下以釋放手持控制器
取得金色俱樂部艙位顯示幕
2. 按下以放回手持控制器
您的個人電視顯示幕和控制器位於座椅扶手上。按「OPEN」鍵 開啟扶手上蓋，取出顯示幕。將顯示幕旋轉到您需要的角度。
3. 復位鍵-若連接線拉出過長，可按壓此鍵使其復位
頭等艙和金色俱樂部艙位配備有電源插座。如需要插座轉換器， 請向客艙服務員索取。 馬來西亞航空公司對於任何因使用插座轉換器造成的任何損傷、 損失或損壞不負責任。插座轉換器數量有限，本著先到先得的原 則，借完為止。 ノートパソコン用電源コンセント
リモコンの使用法 1. リモコンを取り出すには本体全体を押してください。
ゴールデンクラブクラスの画面スクリ ーンの使用法
2. リモコンを収納するには本体全 体を押して入れてくださ い。
お客様専用の画面スクリーンはお 座席のひじ掛に収納されてい ます。 「OPEN」を押して、ひじ掛けのカバーを開けて、画面ス クリーンを引き出し てください。お客様のご覧になる位置へ画面 スクリーンを回転させ、角度を調節してください。
3. コードが長すぎる場合はリセットボタンを押してください。
Malaysia Airlines shall not be liable for any kind of injury, loss or damage arising from the use of adaptors. Adaptors are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability.
電源コンセントはファーストクラス及びゴールデンクラブクラスの全席で ご利用いただけます。コンセントのアダプターが必要な場合は乗務員まで お申し付けください。 但し、マレーシア航空はこのアダプターの使用により生じた、いかなる 傷害、損失或いは損害に対しても責任を負わないものとさせていただ きます。また、アダプターの貸出は先着順で、対応可能機種のみご利用 いただけます。
Your touch screen B738/A333 Simply touch your chosen item to make a selection. Only available to passengers with this handset:
Welcome to your inflight entertainment! Simply touch or select the Start button to get started.
A
B
C
D
A – Back Displays the previous screen. B – Home Displays the Main Menu screen.
The footer Quick links to the most useful screens.
C – Tools Launches the Tools Menu pop-up. D – Help Launches the Help Menu pop-up. E – QuickNav Launches the QuickNav Menu pop-up. F – Flight information Displays flight-related information.
E
F
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going places february 2015
POSTCARD
BOOK FEST
Hay-on-Wye books place in history with thriving bookbased community Text Zurien Onn
Books are everywhere in Hay-On-Wye, a Welsh town with a population of 1,900. Dubbed the National Book Town of Wales, books are for sale almost everywhere you turn, including at outdoor bookshops and even corner book stalls operating out of a cabinet. The town first became a centre for second-hand books when one of its inhabitants, Richard Booth, inherited Brynmelyn Estate from his uncle and proceeded to buy and ship back containers of books from America, where many libraries closed down in the 1970s. Booth opened a second-hand bookstore and promoted the establishment by proclaiming Hay an ‘independent kingdom’, styling himself ‘King Richard Coeur de Livre’ and his horse ‘Prime Minister’ as a prank on April Fool’s day in 1977. The stunt proved successful and encouraged up to about 40 other bookshops to open, getting about 350,000 tourists to visit each year. The annual Hay Literary Festival was spawned from the book craze, now in its 27th year, to be held on 21-31 May this year. hay-on-wye.co.uk