Going Places April 2018 by Spafax

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Contents

Explore | Hipster Territory 38

Charoen Krung Road is Bangkok’s first creative district

Navigator GP on the Web

Editor’s Note

The Mail Room

Three To Watch

Travel Concierge | See

Travel Concierge | Dine

Travel Concierge | Stay

Travel Concierge | Art

Window or Aisle

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Gold Coast, Australia ups coastal cool for the Commonwealth Games

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What to see in the art world this month Kam Raslan on learning to cycle again

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Lake Toba and Berastagi, Indonesia

Fashion + accessories 72 The globetrotterâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s styling guide

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Explore | Food For Fuel 42

Best places for avocado creations in Australia

Explore | Seven Wunders 56

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Cycling for childhood cancer

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Seen + Heard

Celcom Axiata on getting the strategy right Alternative art spaces in Kuala Lumpur Bongkoch Satongun of Paste, Bangkok Perayaan Vaisakhi penganut Sikh Lotions, potions, spas, and more Your in-flight entertainment guide Events in Malaysia and around the world

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malaysian icon 68 Tan Sri Jins Shamsuddin

Safety + service info 79 Where we fly

enrich quick guide

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GIZMOS + GADGETS 70 Cool gadgets in focus this month

National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS)

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Family Bonding It’s easy to get caught up with work and our daily lives. Take some time off to create treasured memories with loved ones. Whether it’s visiting a dinosaurthemed amusement park or exploring a luminous forest after dark, we’ve got you covered with cool experiences to enjoy with the whole family.

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Best Dive Spots In Malaysia Blessed with an abundance of beautiful coral reefs and rich marine wildlife, Malaysia is home to some of the best dive spots in the world. Swim with turtles, explore natural underwater caves or mingle amongst gigantic schools of barracuda at these five spots that no diver should ever miss.

Unique Pet Cafés Pet cafés are all the rage these days, with many drawn to the comfort and companionship the animals offer. While cat and dog cafés are the most popular, there are also establishments that feature exotic animals, such as fluffy sheep and adorable owls. We list five unique pet cafés that should be on the itinerary of your next trip.

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Editor’s Note

On Malaysia’s Independence Day last year, 31 August, David set out on yet another fund-raising project. This time, he is attempting to cycle to the Seven Modern Wonders of the World to raise RM5 million (USD1.27 million) for children with cancer. David is accompanied by Ving Lee, a young photographer. Their project, Seven Wunders, will see them on the road for two years, a journey that will take them to Taj Mahal in India, Petra in Jordan, the Colosseum in Italy, Christ the Redeemer in Brazil, Machu Picchu in Peru, Chichén Itzá in Mexico and The Great Wall of China. Seeing the world by bike isn’t an original idea for sure. But to leave your family, friends and all that you’re comfortable with behind to pursue a cause greater than yourself takes a heart of gold, and as David puts it, “the ability to say, screw it!”. David and Ving are asking Malaysians to donate RM1.00 each. All monies will go to the National Cancer Society of Malaysia’s Children’s Home of Hope. If you are inspired by their story and wish to support, read our article on pages 56-59 to see how you can help.

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The Commonwealth Games is taking place in Gold Coast, Australia this month. If you’re planning to be there during the games from 4 to 15 April, check out the list of fun things you could do in the city on pages 30-33. We’ve also put together a list of the places across Australia where you can sample the best avocado dishes, from avocado smoothies to giant burritos filled with fresh avocado and raw fish, to fuel your trip.

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Our cover story this month looks at the gentrification of Bangkok’s oldest road, Charoen Krung. The 150-year-old thoroughfare, the city’s first road built in 1861, fell into disrepair in the early 20th century but now attracts the young and affluent middle class to its hip new restaurants, bars and galleries. Similarly, in Kuala Lumpur, the 1950s Zhongshan Building in Kampung Attap has been transformed into a unique space for creative types to meet and work together. Indie art spaces like Zhongshan are coming up in the city, offering an alternative to traditional white-walled galleries. Our writer Tan Lee Kuen takes a look at these platforms situated in warehouses, shop lots and vacant buildings.

Have you ever thought about the legacy you would like to leave behind when you go? Something that will allow you to be remembered for what you have contributed to the world? Some of you might have. One person I know is charting his now. His name is David Wu.

David wants to leave this earth with a big bang. You might have heard or read about him. He’s the guy who walked 600 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bahru in 2015 to raise funds for the repair of village houses damaged by floods. He’s also the guy who cycled from his home town of Alor Setar in Kedah to Taishan, China in search of his grandfather’s birthplace while simultaneously raising more funds to repair other damaged homes. If you think he felt accomplished in his life after these two feats, he didn’t.

Finally, our in-flight entertainment this month offers up the musical biopic The Greatest Showman, amidst other new movies. It’s a show worth watching, if only for the musical numbers. But if you’re a fan of Hugh Jackman, need I say more? I hope you will enjoy reading this month’s issue as much as we have enjoyed putting it together for you. See you next month. ■

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■ MY Guide to Australia’s Gold Coast for the Commonweath Games

■ Azwan Khan Osman Khan of Celcom Axiata ■ Vaisakhi Festival

On The Cover Bangkok's oldest road Charoen Krung runs roughly parallel to the Chao Phraya River and has seen a creative revival in the last few months. Read our story on pages 38-41 to find out more.

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Letter Of The Month I remember my very first Malaysia Airlines flight. I was four. Our family was being transferred from Kota Kinabalu to Semporna, a beautiful coastal district on the east coast of Sabah. Although the day of flying was four weeks away, as a child, the anticipation felt like a million years. When the day finally came, I made sure to dress in my best. Like all first experiences, it felt magical. We couldn’t tell if we were scared or excited since none of my siblings knew what to expect. The flight lasted only 40 minutes, but it was the highlight of our lives for many years to come. Now almost 40 years later, I have experienced many firsts with Malaysia Airlines: my first time flying to Kuala Lumpur with my classmates (14 years old); my first time flying to London to further my studies and therefore, my first time being so far away from my family (18 years old); my first overseas work travel (22 years old); my first time enrolling in an airline loyalty programme (Enrich, 26 years old); my first time missing a flight with a colleague (Oh, if only you were reading this, Hana Harun!); the first time I redeemed my airline miles for an international flight (29 years old); the first time I used an airline mobile app (38 years old); the first time I shed tears over an airline tragedy; and finally this – the first time I am writing to you. I grew up with you and I have laid my trust in you all these years, Malaysia Airlines. For that, thank you from the bottom of my heart. goingplacesmagazine.com | 10 | April 2018

MIZAL ASHFEK KHAN, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

I had a great time reading a short piece in your February 2018 edition. It was about the incumbent Group CEO of Malaysia Airlines, Captain Izham Ismall, who assumed the position on 1 December 2017. To my surprise, I never thought that the man behind the cockpit commandeering the longest flight and fastest round-the-world flight on the nostalgic B777-200 in 1997 was him! In his brief 15-minute interview, his words would definitely have an impact on readers of Going Places. He believes that one should never dwell on regrets as it is a waste of time trying to change something that has already happened. His response to every single question being asked was spontaneous and witty at the same time. With his good personal attributes, I hope that Malaysia Airlines will soar to greater heights, just as it did during its glorious past. AMER EKRAM BIN AZMI, Alor Setar, Kedah, Malaysia

I read your February 2018 edition during my journey to Kuala Lumpur. I was very intrigued by the article “The Plague Fighter”, a story about Dr. Wu Lien-Teh, who was nominated for the Nobel Prize in Medicine in 1935. I was very surprised to read that a Malaysian was already nominated for this prestigious award at that time. The article was educational and at the same time, helpful for the Malaysian medical profession. I shared this article with my medical students during lectures, asking them to ponder the question of how we can continuously upgrade our medical knowledge in pursuit of a Nobel Prize in the future. Thank you, Going Places, for the article, and thank you very much, Malaysia Airlines, for the kind hospitality and safe journey. DR. KIM YUN JIN, Incheon, Republic of Korea

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three to watch Our pick of movies to watch in-flight this month

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

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VIRGIN MONEY LONDON MARATHON

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

London Marathon Each spring, thousands of runners take to the streets of London as part of the Virgin Money London Marathon, one of the world’s top marathon events. The scenic route allows participants to soak in the city’s rich history and architecture, crossing the River Thames on the iconic Tower Bridge, passing through famous landmarks such as the Tower of London and Big Ben, before finishing in front of Buckingham Palace. Adding fun and cheer to the event are runners dressed up in quirky costumes, the likes of giant shoes and superhero characters. Even if you’re not a participant, it’s easy to get swept up in the festive atmosphere as the route is lined with spectators from all over the world cheering runners on to the finish line. When: 22 April | Where: London, United Kingdom virginmoneylondonmarathon.com

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Enriching Experience

Musical Extravaganza

The annual Bali Spirit Festival is back, bringing together people from all walks of life who share a passion for yoga, dance, music and culture. This year’s theme is ‘Return to Source’, and sees day-time activities such as meditation, traditional Balinese performances and sound healing sessions conducted in a lush tropical setting of manicured gardens and cool shady trees. There will also be yoga classes for all levels, including beginners and children, as well as seminars on health, nutrition and personal development. Come sundown, enjoy the Bhakti music performances in an open-air venue under the stars. The festival supports several outreach initiatives to give back to the local community, by working together with international yoga teachers and musicians to raise funds for charity.

Catch the best in jazz, soul, blues and more with the return of the highly anticipated Singapore International Jazz Festival at Marina Bay Sands, with 12 mega-acts and a star-studded line-up of performances across the weekend. Kicking off the festival is electroswing sensation Parov Stelar, followed by Grammy Award-winning soul songstress Lalah Hathaway and jazz-pop star Jamie Cullum. Legendary hip-hop and soul artist Lauryn Hill will also be performing in Singapore for the first time at the festival. For a sophisticated evening under the stars, take it up a notch at the luxuriously appointed private area called the Champagne Terrace, which offers partygoers an elevated view of the main stage, coupled with table service.

When: 2–8 April | Where: Bali Purnati, Bali, Indonesia

When: 6–8 April | Where: Marina Bay Sands, Singapore

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Events+Happenings

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Vive Le France Immerse yourself in all things French at the 17th Le French Festival, touted as the largest French event in Malaysia. Culture enthusiasts can look forward to the latest French films, concerts, live shows, food offerings and more. Some of the exciting highlights this year include the screening of Amok, a French theatre adaptation of Stefan Zweig’s novel set in Malaysia in the beginning of the 20th century, as well as performances by rock-power trio Lysistrata, an award-winning band and a regular at some of France’s biggest festivals. When: 12 April–20 May Where: Kuala Lumpur, Penang, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu, Malaysia lefrenchfestival.com.my

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Fresh Start Celebrated since ancient times, Songkran is an important religious and cultural festival that marks the beginning of a new year for the Thai people. Traditionally, celebrations involved the pouring of water on the young and elderly to wash away sins and bad luck. While this is still practised, the festival has taken on a fun twist: full-blown water fights, where everyone, including unsuspecting tourists walking down the streets, become fair game to an arsenal of water guns, hoses and buckets. Those seeking a more tranquil experience can join the throng of devotees at the temples for prayers or offer food to monks to earn merits in accordance with Buddhist belief. When: 13–15 April | Where: Various parts of Thailand

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Travel Concierge | Dine

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Restaurant Openings, News+Reviews

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Vietnamese On Battersea Spicing up Battersea’s restaurant scene is Mrs Le’s Banh Mi and Grill, the fifth restaurant under the Le family banner that includes Mien Tay, which the late and savage food critic AA Gill wrote “may well be the best Vietnamese (restaurant) in London”. As its name suggests, this restaurant on Lavender Hill features a selection of familiar Vietnamese street favourites like banh mi made with homemade pâté and Vietnamese whipped butter, filled with grilled pork, beef and chicken. Hot off the grill is a wide selection of meat – pork ribs, spring chicken, and duck with mung bean paste are just some of what’s available – and seafood sourced from the Billingsgate Market; among the favourites are oysters with house-made cheese sauce and stuffed freshwater snails. vietnamesegrill.co.uk

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Chef Ross Lusted

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A World Of Gastronomy

Some of Asia’s brightest culinary stars will converge at the Ubud Food Festival, a three-day festival on 13-15 April, when over 100 speakers will share their culinary insights, ideas and dishes based on this year’s theme of ‘Generasi Inovasi’ (Innovation Generation). The festival will feature a range of ticketed and free events, from cooking demonstrations, workshops and food tours, to markets, film screenings, live music and in-depth forum discussions with dozens of notable chefs from Indonesia, as well as Chef Rishi Naleendra from Cheek by Jowl in Singapore and Chef Jun Lee from Soigné in Seoul.

This year’s World Gourmet Summit takes place on 2-29 April, and is aimed at introducing diners to some of the world’s lesser-known but nonetheless, exciting cuisines. Themed ‘The Discovery WGS’, it will be presented by some of the most talented chefs from Asia, Eastern and Central Europe, and America such as Michelin Chef Patrizia Di Benedetto. There will be a series of ticketed tasting events, talks and masterclasses such as the WGS Discovery Brunch at Tamarind Hill, The Hungarian Tasting Table at La Brasserie in The Fullerton Bay Hotel and a Mexican Fiesta at El Mero Mero.

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Puttin’ On The Fritz

Taste Australia In Adelaide

For a little taste of Paris on Jalan Bukit Bintang in Kuala Lumpur, head down to the newly opened Brasserie Fritz. Located on the ground floor of WOLO Hotel, the all-day brasserie includes a bakery where croissants, baguettes and pastries are made fresh every morning, while the main restaurant features a range of French-inspired meals like steak frites, duck confit and beef bourguignon, as well as a seafood bar, where you can order an eight-course omakase meal personally prepared by Chef de Cuisine Steve Ariffin. If you fancy a drink or two, sidle up to the gorgeous bar, where you can order a light spritzer during the day, and a classic cocktail when the sun sets. Also recommended: the hot chocolate, which is made from single-origin cocoa from Malaysia, Tanzania, Ecuador and Brazil.

There’s much ado about Adelaide during Tasting Australia, a food festival that showcases the best of South Australia’s food scene. Taking place on 13-22 April, the festival includes tantalising events such as Tasting Australia Airlines, a day-long programme that sees you travelling to vineyards and restaurants across South Australia on a 50-seat chartered plane; Glasshouse Kitchen, where star-studded chefs will present their award-winning dishes; and East End Cellars Masterclass, which will help you gain a deeper understanding of Australian wine, beer and spirits. Chefs joining the line-up include Christian Puglisi of Relæ in Copenhagen; Norbert Niederkofler of three-Michelin-starred St Hubertus in Italy; and Australia’s Chef Jock Zonfrillo of Orana and Dan Hunter of Brae.

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Hospitality News+Reviews

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Serene Escape Luxury beckons at Ambong Pool Villas, a boutique property with nine private villas, perched on a hill on the beautiful tropical island of Langkawi. Elegantly decorated to blend seamlessly with its natural surroundings, each villa features generously sized rooms, king beds, a lounge area, walkthrough wardrobe and spacious bathrooms. Guests will also find a convenient in-room Nespresso machine, fridge, microwave and ovenette. On the outside is a terrace for those who wish to dine al fresco, a well-manicured lawn with sunbeds to bask on, and a 12-metrelong infinity pool. Some villas can be combined to house bigger groups for extended families, events or yoga retreats. Enjoy top-notch amenities and personalised experiences, from in-villa breakfasts to curated dining menus, or arrange for a sunset barbecue with a private chef at your service as you dine with views overlooking the gorgeous Andaman Sea. ambong-ambong.com

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Travel Concierge | Stay

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China

Welcome Respite

Nestled in nature alongside beach clubs and quaint cafés, the new Wyndham Dreamland Bali welcomes guests to the Island of the Gods. The upscale resort’s 177 rooms feature a stylish blend of traditional Balinese and modern architecture, while its eight luxurious villas come with private swimming pools – perfect for honeymooners and families. Just a stone’s throw away is Dreamland Beach, which boasts glorious stretches of white sand, breathtaking sunsets and some of the most iconic surf breaks on the island. Golfing enthusiasts can try for a hole-in-one at the New Kuta Golf Course, an 18-hole links-style fairway terrain with panoramic views of the Indian Ocean, before returning to the resort for a pampering treatment at the inhouse wellness centre, Tirta Spa.

The Sukhothai Shanghai is set to be a lifestyle landmark in the city’s vibrant Jingan district, with tasteful interiors, an elegant ambience and thoughtfully curated facilities. Its 170 guest rooms and 31 suites feature soothing neutral tones and natural materials, complemented by bathrooms stocked with organic amenities from Australia, highdefinition TVs, high-speed Wi-Fi, in-room refreshments and a wine bar. Fine dining awaits at the hotel’s urban Italian restaurant La Scala, helmed by Michelin-starred master chef Theodor Falser and chef de cuisine Stefano Sanna. A state-of-the-art Fitness Studio, a 25-metre heated indoor pool, sauna and steam room, as well as a Retreat Spa with a range of Southeast Asian healing therapies and programmes complete the health and wellness facility. For business and events, the hotel’s second floor houses the Grand Shanghai Ballroom, along with six multi-purpose function rooms and a communal space called The Pantry.

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Dreamy Destination

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Hospitality News+Reviews

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China

Kids Corner

Singapore

Modern Residence

Families with young children will have more reasons to stay at EAST Beijing as the hotel unveils its latest facility: a 36-square-metre Kid’s Corner. Tucked within Feast, its international restaurant, the space will feature a large assortment of play sets, picture books, toys with popular cartoons as well as the latest children’s movies to keep the little ones entertained, while parents indulge in scrumptious global cuisine at the restaurant. This latest addition to its facilities makes the 369-room hotel more inclusive for lifestyle travellers, besides catering to its business clientele. The hotel’s high-tech environment features paperless check-in and out experiences, alongside amenities such as a gym, an indoor swimming pool and a contemporary meeting and event space called The Workshop.

Following an extensive one-year transformation, the former Bayview Hotel Singapore reopens as 30 Bencoolen, with a new and refreshed concept targeted at tech-savvy guests. The hotel uses a smart inroom solutions system, which seamlessly connects its 131 rooms to the operations team, allowing them to monitor the room’s status and to fix any defects before a guest’s stay is impacted. Guests will also be able to communicate directly with the hotel team via Whatsapp, or utilise the HandyPhone with access to free local and international calls to six countries. Enjoy a host of facilities such as a well-equipped Fitness Room, rooftop swimming pool and Jacuzzi, or retreat to LOCAL Restaurant and Bar to enjoy hearty culinary creations.

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Julie Polidoro "Tutti Paesi Grandi Ugali, 2017", Courtesy of Art Paris 2018

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Exhibitions, News+Reviews

French Fancies Truly get to grips with the French art scene at this year’s edition of Art Paris. Since 1999, the fair has grown to become a high international event, with more than 140 participating galleries presenting pieces from over 900 individual artists. To celebrate the fair’s 20th birthday, Art Paris’ exhibit curator and renowned art critic François Piron will select 20 French artists and provide an in-depth analysis of their work. This will shed light on artists from the 1960s to the present day and help visitors gain a deeper understanding of their approach to art. When: 5-8 April | Where: Grand Palais, Paris, France artparis.com

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Ivan Navarro, Revolution IV (2017). Neon, drums, mirrors, one-way mirrors and electric energy. Courtesy the artist and Gallery Hyundai

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Ivan Navarro, No Se Puede Mirar (2013). Neons, synchronizer, wood, paint, mirror, one-way mirror and electric energy, 121.9 x 121.9 cm x 25.4 cm. Courtesy the artist and Gallery Hyundai

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Chilean artist Iván Navarro returns to Gallery Hyundai for a solo exhibition entitled ‘The Moon in The Water’, his second solo effort at the venue. Featuring works from the past decade, as well as a new series, Navarro invites visitors to enjoy a three-stage sensory experience of sound, sight and movement. His work is characterised by the use of neon lights, mirrors and a politically charged sub-text, and ‘The Moon in The Water’ exhibition sees no exception with pieces entitled Bomb, Bomb, Bomb and Revolution IV.

Some 130 local artists across the Margaret River Region will open their studio doors to the public this month, allowing visitors to meet with them face-to-face in their working environment. Jim Davies, the chairman of Margaret River Open Studios says: “(The) programme for this year is packed with a wealth of diverse artistic talent, allowing visitors to pick out their favourite artists, mediums, styles, days or locations to create a personal DIY experience.” From jewellery designers to landscape painters and glass blowers, there is a chance to be inspired by all these creatives this spring.

When: 20 April-27 May Where: Gallery Hyundai, Seoul, South Korea

When: 28 April-13 May Where: At various locations across Margaret River Region, Australia.

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Malaysian artist Ronnie Mohamad presents his most recent creations from the Pollution and Tug of War series. He also introduces his Gossip Series at a solo exhibition organised by the Malaysian National Visual Art Gallery. Through a variety of human interactions, he expresses tradition and modernity, energy and serenity combined. He also explores environmental issues impacting daily life. Dramatic effects are introduced in some of his paintings by the inclusion of sporadic colors within the immensity of his mono-chromatic charcoal creations. His signature fingerprints, which are present in a confident manner through the canvas, adorn the scene in an unassuming manner.

Some 80 years after its creation, the Musée national Picasso-Paris in France, in partnership with the Museo Nacional Centro de Arte Reina Sofía of Madrid, Spain, presents the story of Picasso’s La Guernica, one of the world’s most famous works of art. The astounding artwork, created after the bombing of the town Guernica during the Spanish civil war, was an anti-Franco masterpiece and has since become a symbol of anti-fascism. The painting itself will remain in its permanent location in Madrid; however, on display in Musée Picasso will be a vast collection of sketches and preparatory works as well as an in-depth historical insight into the events surrounding its conception.

When: 7-27 May Where: National Visual Art Gallery, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

When: Until 29 July Where: Musée national Picasso-Paris, France

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Pablo Picasso, Portrait de Dora Maar, Paris, 1937, huile sur toile, 92 x 65cm, Musée national Picasso-Paris, MP158 ©RMN-Grand Palais / Mathieu Rabeau ©Succession Picasso 2018

Pablo Picasso, Corrida : la mort du toréro, 19 septembre 1933, huile sur bois, 31 x 40 cm, Musée national Picasso-Paris, MP145 ©RMN-Grand Palais / Mathieu Rabeau ©Succession Picasso 2018

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They say you never forget how to ride a bicycle. Well, once again they are wrong, and I’ve got to stop believing everything they say. I’m 50 years old and I just bought a bicycle but the last time I rode a bike was when I was 18. I used to love cycling when I was younger because it gave me the freedom to visit my friends who lived on the other side of town and because of the exhilarating sense of achievement when I was able to eventually conquer the steepest hills. But then I learnt to drive, so when I sat on my brand new bike for the first time, I wondered, “How do I switch this thing on?” I have managed to remember how to start but I can’t remember how to stop, so I’ve just been cycling up and down the driveway of my condo until I collapse from exhaustion, which takes all of ten minutes. I haven’t plucked up the courage to go onto the roads of Ampang yet because, well, there are Malaysian drivers out there.

in the chain. So, they wore trousers, which was considered to be scandalous, and when young ladies went out cycling with men, the elderly chaperones couldn’t keep up, which created other scandals. The bicycle, too, created a scandal in Malaya in the 1890s, with outraged letters to Taiping’s newspaper the Perak Pioneer, complaining that Malay boys were riding their bikes dangerously fast. Fortunately, that sort of thing doesn’t happen anymore.

The bicycle would seem to be an old-fashioned thing but a hundred years ago, they were the height of modernity, helping to, quite literally, pave the way for better roads, the spread of national newspapers, kick-start Malaya’s early rubber industry and even improve gender equality. In the 1880s, the bicycle was suddenly improved when wooden wheels were replaced with tyres made from Malaya’s brand new rubber plantations. There were not many cars back then and companies like Dunlop and Michelin sprang up to manufacture the pneumatic tyre for bicycles. In Europe, there was a sudden craze for cycling but it was dangerous for women because they had to wear huge skirts that would catch

But it was the French who really took to the bicycle. France of a hundred years ago loved speed and it was they who pioneered car racing, the airplane, fast trains, fast ocean liners and the bicycle. In 1903, the struggling sports newspaper L’Auto introduced the first Tour de France. L’Auto was printed on yellow paper, hence the race leader wears a yellow jersey. In 1903, 60 cyclists fought through six stages that were each an astonishing 400 kilometres long. In a country that was barely connected by railways, the cyclists raced along appalling roads with spare tyres strapped around their bodies, swigging from bottles of wine (it was safer than drinking any offered drinks), smoking lots of Gitanes,

eating at roadside cafés, drinking brandy to perk themselves up and then snoozing under trees. There was a lot of cheating in the early editions of le Tour. It was suspected that some cyclists took the train to the finishing line and in 1903, the pre-race favourite had himself dragged along by a car with a piece of string that he gripped with his teeth. He eventually pulled out of the race after being given a poisoned bottle of lemonade. Even now, over 100 years later, Tour de France cyclists will not drink anything offered by a roadside spectator. Fortunately, cheating doesn’t happen on the Tour de France anymore. Although I love the Tour de France I don’t think I’ll be competing in it with my new bicycle. Not this year, at least. Not until I’ve summoned up enough courage to face the Malaysian roads. But the good news is that I won’t be alone because cycling is becoming popular in Malaysia again. With the explosion of cars on the roads from the 1980s, virtually all bicycles were swept away but now they are starting to come back. There are now a great many bicycle shops doing brisk business and a new breed of cycling enthusiasts is determinedly seeking out challenging routes. We have forgotten that Malaysia was once a nation of cyclists but ever so slowly drivers will re-learn that the bicycle has as much right to the roads as the car. I recently drove past a night-time cyclist who had wrapped so many lights around himself that he was blinking like a Christmas tree. I could try that. ■

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

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Hit Up Gold Coast The lead-up to the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games has seen an explosion of coastal cool in this glamorous beachside city Words courtesy of Tourism Australia | Illustration Josephine Skapare | Art Direction Euric Liew

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CRUISE THE COAST ON G:LINK Running from Helensvale to Broadbeach South, the brand new G:link light rail connects many of the city’s main attractions, as well as most of the major Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games (GC2018) venues. During Games time, the G:link and other public transport are free for ticketed spectators travelling to and from competition events on the Gold Coast and in Brisbane. At other times, purchase a go card at any 7-Eleven store, Visitor Information Centre and tram station. FREEDOM ON THE TOURIST SHUTTLE Purchase a Freedom Pass for the Gold Coast Tourist Shuttle for doorto-door return airport transfers, unlimited theme parks transfers and unlimited local bus travel.

style amphitheatre catering for audiences up to 5,000, a lakeside area to host markets, festivals and cinema, and a pedestrian and cycle bridge linking the cultural hub with nearby Chevron Island and Surfers Paradise. WET’N’WILD BUGGY The Gold Coast is the thrill-seeking capital of Australia and home to five of the country’s largest theme parks, Movie World, Dreamworld, WhiteWater World, Sea World and Wet’n’Wild. The newest and coolest purpose-built adventure track at Wet’n’Wild offers thrill seekers an opportunity to drive on the wild side and take on the 1.2-kilometre-long track riddled with jumps, rocks, water obstacles, and tunnels. The adventure track covers 30,000 square metres and the army spec vehicles will be certain to get your heart racing.

ARTS & CULTURE Festival 2018 will be held for 12 days in April alongside GC2018. It will feature a mix of highly acclaimed theatrical productions, world-class musicians, breathtaking dance and physical theatre pieces, striking visual art and traditional Indigenous arts. The dynamic programme will see 100 installations pop up across 20 locations across the Gold Coast, Brisbane, Cairns and Townsville.

IT’S SNOWING! The sun-and-surf city is adding a new outdoor snow park to its extensive list of tourist attractions, all without a single drop of snow. The synthetic snow park will feature multiple ski slopes, a family-friendly tube slide, air bag ramp for adrenaline seekers, and an ice karting track. With the large park expected to open by June 2018, check out the mini park in the heart of Surfers Paradise that even has Arrow Tag, a version of paint ball but with bows and arrows with foam tips.

CULTURAL PRECINCT A new cultural destination, the Gold Coast Cultural Precinct, is set to open just in time for GC2018, providing a cultural evolution for the region. Within walking distance of Surfers Paradise, the new heart for arts, culture and creative enterprise will include a versatile outdoor space with a large garden-

SOAK UP THE VIEW For unrivalled 360-degree views of the Gold Coast, head to SkyPoint Observation Deck at Q1, Australia’s tallest building. Enjoy high tea with the most Instagrammable outlook in the country, spot whales migrating along the eastern coast or head to the Sunset Sounds session every Sunday afternoon. Those

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game enough can sign up for the SkyPoint Climb, traversing to the crow’s nest 290 metres in the air. ICONIC BEACH CULTURE The Gold Coast has some of the world’s most famous coastlines, so it would be remiss not to visit at least one of the city’s 42 golden beaches. Head to Coolangatta Esplanade for a game of beach volleyball at the new courts that have been installed ahead of GC2018. They are free to use and there is no need to book. Head down to Coolangatta’s stunning beach afterwards to cool down. Learn to surf like a pro at the aptly-named Surfers Paradise with Go Ride A Wave, or for something more relaxing, hire a stand-up paddleboard at Currumbin Boatshed. Watch Out For The PARACHUTES! In October, the Gold Coast will host the World Parachuting Championships, welcoming athletes from over 45 nations. The opening ceremony will kick off along Surfers Paradise’s main strip. BUSH MEETS BEACH In November, the iconic Surfers Paradise beach will be transformed into a bustling stockyard as horses, mules, sheep, dogs, piglets and a one-tonne bull will take up residence on the sand. Daily shows will give beachgoers an incredible outback experience in the most unlikely place as the animals are put through their paces to give cityslickers a taste of farm life.

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MUSIC FEST The masterminds behind the US Hangout Music Festival will bring their unique brand of events to Coolangatta Beach on the first weekend of December, debuting SandTunes Festival. The two-day event will be the largest of its kind to be staged on a Gold Coast beach and will see up to 35,000 people converge on the stretch of beach between Kirra and Greenmount, enjoying a range of music genres including rock, indie, hip-hop and electronic dance music. Keep your eyes peeled at destinationgoldcoast.com for announcements of the line-up and ticket sales.

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RICK SHORES, BURLEIGH HEADS Having just been awarded One Hat at the Good Food Guide Awards 2018, Rick Shores serves up some of the best Pan-Asian flavours in one of the Gold Coast’s most iconic locations right on the beach at Burleigh Heads. Take advantage of the natural sunlight spilling into the restaurant and a perfect backdrop of pristine beaches to capture a killer food shot that your social media followers will envy. IKU YAKITORI, BURLEIGH HEADS The newest venture from the owners of popular Etsu Izakaya at Mermaid Beach, this atmospheric space in an alley at Burleigh Heads offers traditional chicken skewers as well as flavour-packed salads, agedashi tofu, raw Hiramasa kingfish, karaage chicken and Wagyu sirloin. NIGHTQUARTER NightQuarter is the Gold Coast’s new creative playground, featuring night markets, microrestaurants and a unique live music space called The Paddock. Discover over 120 specialty food purveyors, designers, musicians and craftspeople within a shipping

container city. Visitors can mix and match street food from a range of vendors. Enjoy bao, oysters, Gözleme, burgers and desserts. THE COLLECTIVE, PALM BEACH Enjoy all of your favourite cuisines rolled into one at The Collective, a 300-seat foodie destination where five restaurants and a rooftop bar have come together to bring visitors an innovative dining experience. Diners order from the collaborative menu, choosing dishes from the kitchens of any of the restaurants – burgers, Italian, Asian-fusion, Mexican and modern Australian cuisine – but pay in a single receipt. MISS MONEYPENNY’S, BROADBEACH Miss Moneypenny’s, one of Noosa’s most popular dining destinations, made its debut on the Coast in March. The chic space is located in a new ‘mini precinct’ adjacent to a brand new apartment tower, along with Fat Freddy’s Beach Bar & Diner – an American-style sports hotel. Miss Moneypenny’s focuses on shared dining with Mediterranean and Middle Eastern flavours inspiring modern Australian dishes.

Where To Stay BON SOL, BURLEIGH HEADS bon Sol is an opulent new boutique hotel, with just two exclusive luxury apartments. Converted from a 1960s apartment complex, the interior design integrating a 1960s vibe with high quality fabrics and furnishings will leave you feeling like a star on a movie set. Adding to the luxe experience, the hotel offers a beach club-style service for guests, providing beach chairs, umbrellas and a cool box filled with water and soft drinks. AVANI BROADBEACH RESIDENCES Minor Hotel Group has expanded its portfolio into Australia with AVANI Broadbeach Residences. Take your

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pick from one- and two-bedroom apartments ideal for family stays, each with a balcony and fully equipped, self-catering kitchen and laundry facilities. The complex is also conveniently located a short stroll from Broadbeach’s walking tracks and lush parklands, as well as the G:link light rail. THE STAR GOLD COAST The crowning glory of the Gold Coast’s recent building boom, The Star Gold Coast launched a new AUD20 million (RM61 million) restaurant and bar on top of its new six-star hotel, The Darling, last month. The Darling features 57 luxury suites, from 70 to 328 square metres in size, with butler service and only the finest amenities, new signature bars and restaurants and world-class gaming facilities.

Where To Hang Out THE BURLEIGH PAVILION The iconic Pavilion on Burleigh Heads beach will relaunch after an AUD6 million (RM18 million) makeover, led by the same group

behind Sydney’s popular Manly Wharf Hotel, Mrs Sippys in Double Bay and the Seminyak beach club of the same name. Along with an exterior renovation, a new bistro, bar and event space will take over the building’s top floor to soak up uninterrupted views of the beach. HELENA’S ESPRESSO Coffee lovers were left disappointed when Helena’s coffee hotspot closed in 2015. Now the beloved café has reopened in a great new spot in Nerang. Known for its trademark family charm, the café serves a Persian-inspired menu alongside some of Gold Coast’s best coffee. The selection of salads, sandwiches and baked goods changes daily to serve only the freshest seasonal produce and is often swayed by Helena’s mood on the day. THE ROOSEVELT LOUNGE If you’re after a swanky night of fine food, top-shelf drinks and great music, The Roosevelt Lounge is for you. Located in Broadbeach, the establishment will cater for a sophisticated

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crowd who appreciate the finer things in life. Treat yourself to extravagant sharing plates, fresh seafood, innovative meals and decadent desserts while sipping on a personalised cocktail created by one of the bar’s mixologists. BREWS & VIEWS With the city transforming into a major player for hospitality in recent years, there are now some seriously stylish open-air spaces to play when the sun goes down. Justin’s Rooftop at Justin Lane in Burleigh is a perennial favourite for great food and tunes, while Mr P.P.’s Deli & Rooftop opened in November last year, bringing a great bar menu to the roof and a 1920s-themed wine bar downstairs.

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has been enjoying record levels of visitors to its Currumbin establishment, which offers beer tasting paddles, live music and food trucks every weekend. Miami’s Lost Palms Brewing Co opened last year with a range of refreshingly unique brews. Along with these newcomers, try local favourites such as Burleigh Brewing in Burleigh Heads, Fortitude Brewing Co on Mount Tamborine or Stone & Wood Brewery in Byron Bay.

Where To Shop Burleigh Heads Boutiques Burleigh Heads is known as a mecca mainly for two things – health food outlets and local designer boutiques. Head to James Street for an array of shops selling vintage and bohemianstyle clothing, jewellery and homeware. Recover afterwards 3/15/18 12:41 PMacai bowl and with a refreshing a green smoothie at one of the

many health food eateries sprinkled throughout the neighbourhood. Beach Front Markets Held every Wednesday and Friday night, the Gold Coast Beachfront Markets in Surfers Paradise are among the largest and most popular. One hundred and twenty stallholders stretch along the scenic foreshore selling their wares and souvenirs. The Burleigh Common Good vibes and strong community feels are alive and well at The Burleigh Common, an eclectic space selling locally made homeware, fashion and art. It also has parking for food trucks and a space for seminars and film screenings. Pacific Fair It may have just turned 40, but the Gold Coast’s major shopping mall completed an AUD670 million (RM2 billion) transformation last year and is better than ever. Housing

one of Australia’s largest collections of luxury brands alongside global mega brands, the shopping centre also contains more than 20 casual and premium dining outlets.

Worth The Trek OUT IN THE WILDERNESS There is no shortage of natural beauty in the Gold Coast Hinterland, with stunning wilderness accessible just a 40-minute drive from Surfers Paradise. Visit the Natural Bridge rock formation in Springbrook National Park, breathtaking waterfalls and valleys of Lamington National Park’s Green Mountains, the rugged mountains of Mount Barney National Park, and the stunning Queen Mary Falls Circuit of the Main Range National Park. Head to O’Reillys Lost World Spa at Lamington National Park for a treatment or zipline over the rainforest canopy at Mount Tambourine for an adventure with TreeTop Challenge. ■

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Getting The Strategy Right Celcom Axiata, the oldest telecommunications provider in Malaysia, has had a strong run despite a challenging market. Its deputy chief executive officer, Azwan Khan Osman Khan, shares why.

Tell us more about yourself and your role at Celcom.

In 2005, I joined Celcom as chief strategy officer, when we were still part of Telekom Malaysia. After de-merging from TM in 2008, the cellular and international businesses became what is now the Axiata Group. I moved there as group chief strategy officer, and stayed in my role for five years. I then moved to Sri Lanka as Group Chief Operating Officer for Axiata’s Sri Lankan entities, and in 2016, I rejoined Celcom as Deputy Chief Executive Officer. I run the revenue line directly and make sure that the numbers come in. How has the journey been so far?

It has been great! Celcom as a company has had its shares of ups and downs. Things were looking down when I first joined in 2005. I was part of the team that managed to turn the company around, and we had many years of excellent growth. When I rejoined in 2016, however, we had lost subscribers and revenue, falling to third place among the major telecommunications providers in Malaysia. Things took a turn for the better last year, where we’ve had a good run and grown the market share, and are back to our #2 position. How have mobile consumer trends changed in the last few years?

Clearly, the big change in the past decade has been the switch from voice to data. The average consumption per person is now 8GB of data on mobile. We recognise that a lot of it is on video, so we introduced services like Video Walla, which gives our users huge access to pure video content. The consumers of today also expect network quality to be better than ever, so we are consistently investing in that. What matters is consistency, and we believe in providing an excellent and consistent experience, no matter where you are in the country. Although video and data are the current trend, we’re still trying

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to anticipate how we can be more relevant to customers going forward. Another aspect that has changed is customer experience. Gone are the days when you can purely rely on putting base stations and expect people to subscribe to you. Consumers today have much higher expectations. There are those who want pure online interaction, but there are also segments who prefer coming into a customer service branch and talking to someone face-to-face. This is why we’re embarking on a strong omni-channel experience. We’ve revamped our website to be more user-friendly, and improved on our app, to give people the freedom to choose how they want to interact with us, and we will continue to focus on providing the best customer experience.

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Celcom recently launched several lifestyle offerings. How does this tie in to your services?

I strongly believe that as a telco, we have to go beyond providing pure telecommunications services. The type of products that we have launched recently, such as our Celcom First plans, really takes us beyond that. When you sign up with us, you can choose to redeem free one-off return flight tickets to any destination in ASEAN, or monthly movie tickets from Golden Screen Cinemas, discounts for the ride-sharing app Grab, drinks from Tealive, and more. How do you choose which companies to partner with?

We look at market trends and make sure that we’re providing things that are relevant to people’s lifestyles. For example, there are more people using ride sharing these days, so we partnered with Grab to provide discounts to users who use the app. In terms of leisure and entertainment, Malaysians are avid moviegoers, so we partnered with Golden Screen Cinemas to provide users with free movie tickets monthly.

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One of the things that we do very well, both at Axiata and at Celcom, is partnerships. Many people don’t realise that we were the first to open our doors to Mobile Virtual Network Operators, such as TuneTalk, RedOne, Merchantrade and XOX since 2008, where they ‘ride’ on our network but are essentially an independent operator. We also have a strong partnership with Digi, another major Malaysian telecommunications operator. Despite being competitors on the retail front, we work together on building infrastructure and connectivity. Our view is quite simple. It doesn’t make sense to try and reinvent the wheel, so we partner with whoever is best in the business. What are some of the current challenges in the industry?

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Data pricing is an issue. Companies are giving away more data for less. On the surface, that’s a good thing for consumers, but what we do not like is fine print. There would be packages that promise a large amount of data, but only a set amount can be used on the weekend, or weekdays, or on certain platforms. One of the first things that I did when I came in as Deputy CEO was to simplify our packages. In December 2016, we launched our prepaid XPAX #NoKelentong, to get away from all that. What you see is what you get. Broader challenges in the industry would include capital expenditure. We spent RM1.5 billion (USD 383 million) in capex in 2017, even though industry revenues were flat.

I strongly believe that as a telco, we have to go beyond providing pure telecommunication services. The type of products that we have launched recently, such as our Celcom First plans, really takes us beyond that.

Why are revenues not improving?

Hyper-competition. Typically, most markets in the world consist of three big players that are profitable. Even India, for example, used to have nine to ten telecommunication players, but smaller ones are consolidating because they are unprofitable. In Malaysia, we have three major players and two smaller players. If you’re a small entity and you’re losing money, the only way to compete is by price, which effectively brings down market revenues overall. From our point of view, we are very clear that we will not fight in a price war. Our products will be the best in value and overall customer experience, but not necessarily be the cheapest. Celcom has consistently invested in improving 4G coverage nationwide. What does this entail?

Celcom currently has the strongest rural coverage in the country, especially on 2G, while our 4G is on par. Revenue from some of these obscure

sites is low, but having said that, these are the places where you are most likely to need coverage if you run into trouble. A lot of our 4G investment also involves increasing coverage and bringing a good broadband experience to rural areas. Profitability matters, but as a company, our purpose is to build awesome moments and bring great experiences to people. In the broadest sense, we hope to open up worlds beyond telecommunications. Our lifestyle offerings, for example, have nothing to do with a telco product. It’s about the holistic awesomeness of being a Celcom user. What plans are in the pipeline for 2018?

We will continue to invest heavily in improving our network, to ensure we are the top, undisputed 4G network in Malaysia. Customer experience will also be our top priority. We use Net Promoter Score surveys to gauge and improve on our services. Customers are asked to rate us from a scale of 0-10, and how likely they would recommend us to friends or family. Even our partners, such as our dealers, get surveyed, which is a radical shift in our mindset, where we ask them to judge us. Another side we are looking into is digitisation. This includes simplifying the business using IT, and adopting a digital mindset. If a user wants to sign up with us, they can come online, key in their details, and we will deliver a SIM card right to their doorstep. If they want to top up their prepaid cards, we’ve got digital apps that can be paid for through online transactions with a simple click. Since September 2016 with the new management team, we’ve done a lot to simplify processes and change the internal culture and mindset of the company. Things were somewhat bureaucratic in the past, but they’ve gotten better. Most importantly though, we are increasingly obsessed with providing the best end-to-end customer experience as our core strategy. By that I don’t mean customer service alone, but everything, including the product, network, the sign-up or registration experience, everything; End to end. We hope that with all these strategies in place, we can look forward to a strong 2018. ■

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Hot Spot When visiting Thailandâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s capital, do not miss the rejuvenated Charoen Krung Road. Words + Photography Tan Lee Kuen

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The oldest paved road in Bangkok, Charoen Krung Road was constructed after European consuls in the city had petitioned for a road suitable for their carriages to be built. Completed in 1864, the 8.5-kilometre road loosely follows the Chao Phraya river, passing through Chinatown and Rattanakosin. It was an important thoroughfare of its time, encouraging growth and expansion in the surrounding areas, including the city's first tram line.

The area went into decline in the early 20th century, but of late, is showing renewed energy as a slew of new restaurants, bars and galleries pop up along Charoen Krung Road and its adjacent sois or lanes. Much of the action is focused on the Chinatown area, where a burgeoning creative community is creating a scene that feels fresh and exciting. In May 2017, creative hothouse Thailand Creative and Design Centre – better known as TCDC – set up its new home in the historical Grand Postal Building, giving the area's lively aspirations a real shot in the arm.

After the success of The Jam Factory, Thai architect Duangrit Bunnag hopes to work the same magic with the ambitious Warehouse 30 project. He has converted a clutch of old World War II-era storage facilities a stone's throw from the river into a multi-purpose space for events, designer boutiques and coffee shops. To-date, the space has hosted design events and creative markets, as well as regular film screenings. For upcoming events, check their Facebook page for updates.

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Despite the influx of new blood, the neighbourhood retains its slow-paced community feel where new businesses know and support one another while co-existing happily with longterm residents. Napol Jantraget of up-to-theminute eatery 80/20 sees an increasing change in the neighbourhood but strives to retain the amicable spirit of the place, saying, "The locals have been here for generations and we don't want to change anything; we just want to be good neighbours."

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TCDC is a government initiative to inspire and boost Thailand's fertile design and creative scene. To that end, its sleek new home has an impressive design library with more than 70,000 books on art and design, a maker space, a gallery, auditoriums and function rooms. The rooftop garden offers sweeping views of the area. Non-members can use the library by purchasing a one-day pass.

One of the pioneering forces in the area's rejuvenation is Speedy Grandma. Opened in 2012, the gallery continues to host some of the city's edgiest exhibitions by new and established artists, as well as hold some of its wildest artsy parties. A second gallery, the nearby Soy Sauce Factory, has reopened after a short closure, as a showroom for design company 56th Studio and as a pop-up space for art.

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The two galleries are part of the Creative District Gallery Hopping Night, which takes place once

Interesting Facts: n Built

in 1861 during the reign of King Mongkut or King Rama IV

n It was the first proper road back in the days of canals and muddy paths

n The road stretches 8.5

Bangkok

kilometres following the path of the Chao Phraya river

n Now hailed as Bangkok’s

first creative district

Charoen Krung Road

Malaysia Airlines operates six times daily flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Bangkok (BKK), Thailand

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1. Ba Hao Bar and Residences offers a Chinatown feel in a contemporary setting 2. The Lonely Two-Legged Creature boutique at Warehouse 30 3. Jua's best-selling tiger prawns with durian butter 4. Artful food at 80/20 5. TCDC is a design haven with a well-stocked library 6. A room with views of the neighbourhood at Ba Hao 7. The team behind the gastronomically-innovative 80/20 fusion restaurant

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every four months in participating spaces in Silom, Charoen Krung and Klongsan. On Gallery Hopping days, participating galleries are opened until 10 pm and often have talks and performances in tandem with the event.

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Leading the way is 80/20, an innovative restaurant run by young chefs Napol Jantraget, Saki Hoshino and Andrew Martin. They are reinterpreting Thai cuisine while sticking to locally sourced and organic produce as much as possible. The menu changes according to what's in season or can be foraged from the local market. Stop here to encounter palate surprises such as Napol's artful salad made of local water plants or Martin's unique durian khai tom or steamed egg infused with durian, Thai rice wine and fish sauce. Around the corner, tucked in Charoen Krung Soi 28, is Jua. The contemporary Japanese izakaya is opened by Chet Adkins, formerly of Ku De Ta, in partnership with Bangkok-based photographer Jason Lang, whose photographs line the restaurant's walls. Jua specialises in yakitori, kushiyaki and shared plates, as well as sake from some of Japan's top producers. Fans flock here for the tiger prawn with durian butter, uni orecchiette and miso-garlic clams with milk bread toast. Stop by FooJohn, a lovingly renovated 1960s post-modern building that used to house a Chinese merchant's headquarters. Inside you'll find three offerings: FoudieJoie, a sultrily lit

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French bistro with crepes and charcuterie on the menu; a speakeasy bar specialising in prohibition-era cocktails and Negroni drinks; while the rooftop is the popular SpareParts Smokehouse serving up smoked BBQ. Meanwhile, the rustic 100 Mahaseth is a nose-to-tail restaurant with a focus on Isaan and Southeast Asian fare. Opened by chefs Chalee Kader and Randy Nopprapa, it offers an intriguing mix of offal and non-offal fare. After dinner, head over to SoulJohn, a laidback live music bar dedicated to soul, blues and jazz. Or swing by the bright and cheery Tropic City for one of its extensive rum-based cocktails in a fun, Polynesian setting. Watch out for special culinary events in the area such as the Charoen Krung 28 Block Party, a new annual event where local eateries team up to feed and water a communal table in a closed-off lane.

Sleep To fully immerse yourself in the neighbourhood, stay at Ba Hao Residences, situated in Soi Nana in Chinatown, off Charoen Krung Road. Sitting above the Oriental-themed Ba Hao bar, the residence has two tastefully decorated rooms with large windows offering a view of local life. There is a handsome common area in which to lounge, but for a late-night tipple, go downstairs to the seductive bar, lit in a sultry neon red, for one of its signature cocktails made with locally sourced liquor. â&#x2013;

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Food For Fuel From humble beginnings, the Aussie avocado has quickly become a brunch menu staple. Words + Infographic courtesy of Tourism Australia

A trend that started out as simple smashed-avo-on-toast has now grown to see cafés and restaurants producing everything from avocado ice cream to avo-lattes. In fact, over the last decade, consumption in Australia has tripled from 1.2 kilogrammes to 3.5 kilogrammes, while production has more than doubled to 66,000 tonnes to keep up with demand, according to industry body Avocados Australia Limited. With the secret out, Australian-style brunches are popping up on menus everywhere from London to New York, but when it comes to quality coffee and a mid-morning feast, there is nowhere better in the world to have it than in Australia.

Local and Co

With the Gold Coast 2018 Commonwealth Games happening this month, avocados are sure to take ‘centre-plate’ for the world-class

1. Arthur's unique breakfast-style avocado buttermilk pancakes 2. Local & Co's avocado croissant

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Avocado Smoothie Greenies Real Food, Darwin

Avocado Croissant Main Beach, Gold Coast

The Avocado Map Of Australia Fuel your next trip Down Under with all you’ve avo-wanted

Green Avo Burger Flames WA, Perth

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Smashed Avo In a Box Leaf and Grain, Byron Bay Avo Hot Cakes Arthur’s Oysters & Seafood, Sydney

Avocado Smoothie Bowl Nood’s, Perth

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Avocado Sushi Burrito Suki Sushi, Brisbane

Avocado on Waffles Morley Eats, Sydney Spiced Togarashi Avo Kitty Burns, Melbourne

Avocado Cocktail Yummy Yalla, Canberra

Stuffed Miso Avocados Tricycle Café, Hobart

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To help you include a little avo-cardio as part of your trip, we’ve compiled the best, the weird and the wonderful avocado treats to try.

Gold Coast

Byron Bay Avocado Smash

This smashed avocado and mint on toast, by Leaf and Grain in Byron Bay, is famous on the east coast. Grab this delight to go and head to the iconic Byron Bay foreshore to enjoy breakfast with a view. leafandgrain.com.au

Canberra Avocado Cocktail

Feeling a little French? Spice up this French staple with some flavour-filled avocado, Persian feta, watercress, mint, lime, seeds and spiced nuts at Local & Co on Main Beach. localandco.com.au

Ever considered putting avocado in your cocktail? Try this scrumptious concoction at Yummy Yalla, where avocado is mixed in with a fruity blend of strawberries, fruit salsa and cream to make the ultimate cocktail. yummyyallarestaurant.com.au

Brisbane

Melbourne

Giant Sushi Burrito With Avocado

Spiced Togarashi Avocado

At Suki Restaurant, it’s a match made in heaven – get all the sushi fillings you love, including fresh avocado and raw fish, and add a little Mexican flavour by rolling it all up into a giant burrito. suki.restaurant

This ‘do it yourself’ dish is served at Kitty Burns as a deconstructed breakfast, consisting of half an avocado dipped in Japanese chilli spice to get your tastebuds tingling. It comes with edamame, citrus avo smash and an egg on toast. kittyburns.com.au

Avocado Croissant

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GreeniesRealFood

athletes competing in Queensland’s Gold Coast. Packed full of good natural fats and potassium, travellers, too, can fuel their trip to the games with hundreds of avocado dishes available across the country.

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Darwin

Perth

Green Avocado Smoothie

Green Goodness Avocado Bowl

Feeling the heat in Darwin? Head to Greenies Real Food and pick up a green smoothie full of healthy goodness, like avocado, cucumber, kale, spinach, pineapple, banana and cashews, to cool you right down. greeniesrealfood.com.au

Looking for something a bit different? Start your day well with this Green Goodness smoothie bowl packed full of superfoods such as spinach, avocado, kiwifruit and bananas at Nood’s Wholefoods in Perth’s vibrant inner-city suburb of Leederville. nood-wholefoods.com

Sydney

Avocado Burgers

Avo Hot Cakes

Love burgers? Love avocado? Well, make sure you head to Flames WA’s stand at the Fremantle markets in Perth to get your hands on the epic avocado burger. And we’re not talking about a bit of avocado on a burger; we’re talking about avocado burger buns! fremantlemarkets.com.au/traders/ flames

Hash Brown Waffle With Avocado Smash

Hobart Avocado With Miso

For a modern twist, try out un-smashed avocados with centres filled with delicious scoops of house-made genmai miso and black bean miso at Tricycle Café and Bar. This tasty treat is too good to refuse. facebook.com/ TricycleCafeAndBarSalamanca

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Can’t decide between avocado and waffles? Now you can have both at Morley Eats, in Rosebery Sydney. A dish made with hash brown waffle base, topped with avocado smash, chilli jam and fried egg, this delicious breakfast invention is a must. facebook.com/morleyeats

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Located on one of Australia’s most iconic beaches, Manly, Arthur’s Oysters and Seafood has created a unique breakfast-styled dessert – avocado buttermilk pancakes with whipped feta, dukkah, poached apricots and cranberries. arthursmanly.com.au

love thy food

Flames

3. Flames' epic avocado burgers 4.-5. Healthy and delicious smoothie bowls from Greenies Real Food 6. Tricycle Café and Bar's chips with guacamole 7. Flames in Fremantle specialises in pulled meat and burgers

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PHOTOBOOK

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The unparallelled beauty of Lake Toba, the largest volcanic lake in the world

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Lake Toba + Berastagi, Indonesia

Mythical

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The ocean-blue Lake Toba in Northern Sumatra has long held its own as one of Indonesiaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s undisputed highlights. Pair a visit with a stop at Berastagi, a cool mountain retreat, for a tour of traditional villages or a hike up a volcano. Photography Suwandi Chandra

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PHOTOBOOK | Lake Toba + Berastagi, Indonesia

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The palm-frond gable topped by a pair of buffalo horns is the most striking feature of a traditional Batak house

The wooden house of the ethnic Batak group is built on metre-high stilts and is commonly found in Berastagi and its surroundings

Locally-grown fruits from the fertile volcanic soil and cool climate of Berastagi

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At a height of 120 metres, the Sipiso-piso waterfall in the northern end of Lake Toba is the tallest in Indonesia

Malaysia Airlines operates twice daily flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Medan (KNO), Indonesia. From KNO, Lake Toba and Berastagi are about three to four hours away by car

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Dancers about to perform the traditional Batak dance on Samosir Island

Handicraft modeled after traditional Batak houses is available for purchase on Samosir Island

Ulos, a meticulously handwoven traditional cloth, are precious heirlooms for the Batak people. They signify status and are used as ceremonial gifts

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After many trips back to Lake Toba, I finally realised there are many distinctly unique traditional arts and cultures worth exploring, which are often overshadowed by its breathtaking scenery, yet they influence many aspects of the life of the people of Medan.

Early morning scenery of one of the villages located on the edge of Lake Toba Handweaving Ulos, which can take months to complete

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About the photographer Based in Medan, Indonesia, Suwandi Chandraâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s love of travel, nature, landscape and architectural objects have fuelled his worldwide travels. The mix of a natural world and the urban landscape of big cities help keep his photography vision sharp. suwandichandra.com

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explore | Independent Art Spaces

Alt-Art

Where to go in Kuala Lumpur for your next art fix. Words Tan Lee Kuen | Photography SooPhye

Situated in a warehouse, shop lots and a vacant building, these art spaces (and a hub) are exciting alternatives to the 'white cube' galleries.

The Zhongshan Building

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While not your traditional art space, The Zhongshan Building is making waves as a creative destination. The idea is a long time coming in Kuala Lumpur, a stimulating cluster with cheap rent and adequate infrastructure where artists, designers and other creative folks can work, gather and collaborate. So when the Zhongshan Building made its first blip on the city's creative radar, it wasn't long before it snowballed into a vibrant hub and one of the city's arts and design hotspots. Situated in Kampung Attap, a quiet enclave within walking distance of the bustle of Petaling Street, Zhongshan is made up of three interconnected shophouses that once housed the Zhongshan Association, a frozen foods supplier and other merchants. In the hands of a bunch of forward-thinkers, the 1950s building has been transformed into a unique platform

that allows a gathering of creative disciplines and the meeting of people. Today, the 12-unit building is occupied by art galleries, artist studios, design and fashion studios and research centres, as well as a library, a record store and more. This is thanks to Our ArtProjects, a two-woman art consultancy outfit comprising Liza Ho and Snow Ng. The freelancing duo were curating pop-up art shows in various venues when Ho's mother-in-law inherited the property. "We were not actively looking for a gallery space but when this opportunity came, we were inspired to do something with it," says Ho. Wanting good neighbours, Ho and Ng invited their like-minded friends to join them, offering affordable rent and a chance to be part of a close-knit creative community. It didn't take long for the idea to catch and the building was almost fully occupied within the year. "We didn't have an exact plan for the space and it happened organically. Now, our focus is on the community and providing the space for artists and other disciplines to meet and collaborate," says Ho.

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1. The Zhongshan Building houses art galleries, design and fashion studios, research centres, a library and a record store, among others 2. Formerly home to the Zhongshan Association and other merchants, the three interconnected shophouses are now a vibrant creative space 3. Liza Ho (right) and Snow Ng of Our ArtProjects, a twowoman art consultancy outfit 4. Ho and Ng's focus is to provide a space for artists to meet and collaborate

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8 5.-6. KongsiKL is a space for artists to work on experimental pieces and where members of the public can stop by to witness art in the making 7. Doris Quek (left), curator of KongsiKL, and dance choreographer Loke Soh Kim 8-9. Head to Raw Art Space for alternative film screenings and experimental music gigs 10. Visual artist and part-time tattoo artist Tey Beng Tze 11. Moutou founders (from left) Ayam Fared, Wong Min Lik and Wong Eng Leong 12. Moutou's open-air space on the rooftop doubles up as an urban edible garden

fono, an intimate performance and events space, came into being because of Zhongshan Building. "We were just an idea until the opportunity to rent this space came up and we decided to just do it," says Uzair Sawal, a member of the collective Public School that runs the space, which also serves as a listening room and a rare music library. "It's been great so far. There's a diverse community here but we all have the common objective of creating things." The public is welcome to drop by and explore Zhongshan or participate in events hosted by the tenants. A good starting point for exploration is the Our ArtProjects gallery on the ground floor. The gallery showcases progressive contemporary artists and has had pioneering artists Nirmala Dutt and Wong Hoy Cheong in its past programmes, as well as a slew of up-and-comers. Then, head on up to Piu Piu Piu for its excellent coffee, stop by Tintabudi to pick up a rare book of local literature, or drop by Tandang Record Store to dig through its vinyl selection. Not all

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the units are open to the public, though. So if in doubt, knock and ask for permission to enter. facebook.com/ thezhongshanbuilding

KongsiKL KongsiKL is an interdisciplinary space for experimental work set in an old 900-squaremetre warehouse at Old Klang Road in Kuala Lumpur. The warehouse, provided by property developers Exsim Group, is managed by KakiKongsi, a team comprising architects, designers, artists, a dancer and a landscape architect. The space itself is a thing of beauty, an empty cavernous hall with high ceilings and natural light filtering in from the roof windows. Artists are invited to do site-specific projects for the unusual setting and the public can drop in to witness the making of the work. "At KongsiKL, we want to instil the spirit of sharing, be it about art, education or knowledge.

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KongsiKL debuted last year with an interactive dance performance called Dances in Ruins, followed by a festival of site-specific and participatory exhibitions and performances that went on for three weekends in December. There will be similar programmes throughout the year, most of which will involve the community in some way, including a month-long visual and audio festival curated by KakiKongsi. This April, catch author and playwright Ridhwan Saidi's Teatre Modular, a series of playlets in four parts. facebook.com/kongsiklanglama

Raw Art Space Tucked away in a shop lot above long-running creative venue Lostgens on Jalan Panggong is the alternative Raw Art Space. Run by visual artist and part-time tattoo artist Tey Beng Tze, it is a platform for a broad variety of exciting but unrepresented artists as well as host to alternative film screenings and experimental

music gigs. Check out the regular Spil sessions, an improvisation sound lab with local and visiting musicians from around the world. facebook.com/rawartspacekl

Moutou Worth a visit for its rooftop setting alone, Moutou on Lorong Panggong in Chinatown was founded by Wong Eng Leong, Wong Min Lik and Ayam Fared as a grassroots response to the established arts community. This open-air artistrun space doubles up as an urban edible garden, which fits in nicely with the collective's objectives of diversity and sustainability. Moutou's artistic programme is as eclectic as its atmosphere, featuring live gigs, audio-visual exhibitions, film screenings and workshops, usually imbued with a socially conscious theme. "We wanted to create a place for free expression and one that celebrates diversity," says Ayam, who is a theatre practitioner and writer. Check out their Facebook page for what's happening month-to-month. facebook.com/moutouars

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And in this raw space, we are interested in sharing the process as well as the end result of the show," says space curator Doris Quek.

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explore | Seven Wunders

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Pedal Power Malaysians David Wu and Ving Lee are helping to fight childhood cancer by pedalling through the Seven Wonders of the World. Words Kate Guest | Photography courtesy of Seven Wunders

They call themselves the Seven Wunders. “It started out as a personal endeavour to cycle around the world. To do something totally outrageous at least once in my lifetime,” says Wu. “My previous two endeavours focused on helping flood victims and the less fortunate repair their homes,” he adds.

In 2015, Wu walked 500 kilometres from the capital Kuala Lumpur to Kota Bahru in northern Kelantan state to raise money for flood victims, and in 2016, cycled 4,000 kilometres from his hometown in Kedah to Guangdong, China in search of his ancestral village. “This time round, I knew it was going to be the last hurrah. I’m already 51 and the body can only take that much. Given that it would likely be the last crazy stunt I’d pull, I wanted it to be related to cancer,” he says. Wu’s sister died from breast cancer in 2014. “I guess it all started when I watched her wither away and (I was left) feeling helpless. Charity was my way of dealing with that helplessness, by getting up and doing something.” He chose to focus on childhood cancer in honour of a friend’s five-year-old who had the disease.

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Some people run marathons, others shave their heads, but when it comes to raising money for charity, few people rival Malaysians David Wu and Ving Lee in going the extra mile. They’re going an extra 25,000 miles or 40,000 kilometres, in fact, on an epic two-year cycling journey to the Seven Modern Wonders of the World. If Malaysians pledge to donate just RM1.00 (USD0.26) each, they hope to raise RM5 million (USD1.27 million) to help the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) fight childhood cancer.

1. Wu (left) and Ving exiting Malaysia at the Bukit Kayu Hitam border town on 10 September last year 2. The flag-off at the NCSM office on 31 August 3. A drone shot of a pagoda atop Mount Zwegabin In Pha An, Myanmar 4. The mighty Taj Mahal in the Indian city of Agra, one of the seven wonders of the world

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Wu, a businessman in the food and beverage industry, and Ving, 35, a cameraman, left Kuala Lumpur on 31 August last year. They ticked off their first wonder, the Taj Mahal, in India and from there cycled to Jordan via Pakistan and Iran. As you read this, they have probably just left the Lost City of Petra and are headed for the Pyramids, an ancient rather than modern wonder, but one they couldn’t resist including. From there they’ll cycle to Europe to see the Roman Colosseum, before flying from the U.K. to Argentina for the South American leg, which takes in Rio’s statue of Christ the Redeemer and Peru’s Machu Picchu. Then it’s on to Chichén Itzá in Mexico, and a flight to Japan before making their way overland to the Great Wall of China. At seven months in they’ve already faced their share of problems. At the time of this interview, they had just spent five days in the Pakistani border town of Taftan, wrangling with immigration officers to let them pass into Iran after being accused of a one-day visa overstay. “We knew it was a non-issue but cutting the red tape was a nightmare, hence the prolonged detention,” says Wu. “No one really knew what they needed in order to process the approval. We had to piece things together bit by bit as language was a huge barrier. Being left in the dark in a conflicted part of the country was quite (hair-raising).” They were eventually allowed to leave after intervention from Pakistani friends, the Malaysian High Commission and perhaps even, they suspect, the Pakistani prime minister.

Besides the expected language barriers and cultural differences, their biggest challenge is maintaining their mental strength. “From homesickness, mechanical failures, frustrations, feelings of fear, loneliness, worries, bureaucracy, getting ripped off ... the mind needs to be really strong to keep going,” admits Wu. Being Malaysian, they faced one additional hardship: finding food they like. “You could say having familiar food (or the lack of) would be a major hardship!” laughs Wu, who is a little fed up with roti and dhal right now. The pair also face the small issue of spending hours on a bike every day. "Needless to say, it is a huge physical challenge having to cycle an average of 100 kilometres a day, but so far so good. No injuries or excessively sore butts,” he says, adding that there was no training at all prior to the start of the journey. Wu is, of course, being somewhat disingenuous about his fitness levels given his past walking and cycling endeavours.

to photograph and document the journey and ultimately to gain an amazing life experience.” The pair sleep in the cheapest guest houses they can find, or in the homes of friends and supporters. With room to carry just 30-35 kilogrammes on their bikes, they have sleeping bags but no tent. “Trust me, when one has cycled for 10 hours in a day, you’ll sleep well,” says Wu. “But often we need to fulfil other obligations such as writing updates or articles, responding to messages, planning for the next

Wu met Ving, who is more of a novice, on his trip to China. “I was the cameraman for David when he searched for his ancestral village during the cycle to China and the experience left me in awe,” he says. “I could feel the emotions that David went through, and was inspired. When I found out that he was going to attempt the Seven Wonders, I asked to join him. He asked me to think very carefully first, so I took about a month to decide. I dropped everything and here I am today. My motivation is to see the world and have an adventure while I’m still relatively young,

I guess it all started when I watched her wither away and (I was left) feeling helpless. Charity was my way of dealing with that helplessness, by getting up and doing something.

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day, archiving photos and editing before we sleep. There is plenty to do other than cycling.” Yet as plentiful as the challenges are, they are far outweighed by the rewards of experiencing the world slowly and up close, whether it’s the mystical pagodas of Myanmar or the smile of a child running along beside them. Wu says it’s the people they will remember the most. “The kindness and hospitality have been amazing. We have seen how a genuine smile, a firm handshake, and a warm hug can open doors and take you places. We also get to dispel misconceptions about certain countries and their people. And we delight in seeing how we have been able to affect quite a number of folks back home to initiate fundraising activities on their own. That’s a huge bonus and we hope to infect more in the future. We like this positive aspect of society best.”

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When they are lucky enough to have Wi-Fi connection, they check in with their support network back home. Wu worries about his 81-year-old mother, who is still coming to terms with her son’s journey, while Ving spends time reassuring his anxious girlfriend. Besides food, family and friends, Wu says he misses simple things such as taking a drive on the weekend. “Simply put, we miss the Malaysian way of life. You can take the Malaysian out of Malaysia but you can’t take Malaysia out of the Malaysian, right?” In the end, their journey is as life-changing for Wu and Ving as it is for the children they will help. “It has taught us to know our strengths and weaknesses,” says Wu. “And that the world isn’t really what you see on television. The qualities of a good human being are very much alive and well.” It certainly is. Wu and Ving prove it every day. ■

5. The Badshahi Mosque in Lahore, Pakistan. The great grandfather of one of Wu's closest friends is buried here 6. The plains of Bagan, Myanmar are dotted with thousands of temples, stupas and pagodas 7. The Mahabodhi in Bodhgaya, India, the site where Buddha attained enlightenment 8. Happy faces of children in Myanmar 9. The Ganges River in Varanasi, India is a spiritual destination for millions of Hindus

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How You Can Help: n Follow Seven Wunders’ journey

on their Facebook page (facebook.com/SevenWunders) or Instagram (@sevenwunders). n To support the National

Cancer Society of Malaysia’s Children’s Home of Hope, go to PeopleGiving.org (bit. ly/7Wunders) or donate via Public Bank Berhad. Account name: The National Cancer Society of Malaysia. Account number: 3988587622.

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ASIAâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S 50 BEST RESTAURANTS

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Bongkoch Satongun | CHEF’S CUT

Quiet Confidence Chef Bongkoch Satongun garners praise for her modern take on ancient Thai recipes. Words Vincent Vichit-Vadakan | Photography courtesy of Paste

contacted Satongun several weeks earlier to inform her that she had been picked as Asia's Best Female Chef for 2018, but the wait for the official announcement had been a nerveracking one nonetheless. “Is this for real?” she kept asking. When the news was finally made

public however, her reaction was low-key and understated, much like Paste itself. Located in Ratchaprasong in central Bangkok, near international hotels and popular shrines, Paste is just minutes from the modest Pratunam neighbourhood where Satongun grew up. The worlds couldn't be more different. “I cooked with my mum since I was very young,” she recalls. “(She had) a street stall so I helped her every day.” They served kanom jeen (noodles made from lightly fermented rice) with three or four home-cooked curries, clear soups, hard-boiled eggs with five-spice, and a handful of stir-fries, all from a cart on the street. “It was a lot of prep and there were no machines. We did everything ourselves,” including making the curry pastes by hand. Satongun went on to study English at university and dreamed of cooking. She was working in a restaurant when she met her husband. But she was in an office job because she had not been given a spot in the kitchen. “He already had his Thai restaurant in Australia” in the Southern Highlands, she remembers, on the road between Sydney and Canberra. They quickly realised that they shared the same goals and visions for Thai food. Satongun could unlock the secrets of source materials in Thai. When Bailey has a vision of how to modernise dishes, Satongun painstakingly perfects the ideas in the kitchen. Within weeks she followed him to Australia and they have formed an inseparable team ever since. “We were two people with a dream and we wanted to follow that dream,” she says simply.

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“It's online,” said Bongkoch “Bee” Satongun softly, looking at her phone. It's the end of the lunch service at Paste, the elegant restaurant that she and husband Chef Jason Bailey have had since 2014. The organisers of the Asia's 50 Best Restaurants awards had

“I'd never been outside of Thailand and I knew nothing about Australia,” admits Satongun. But her intuition told her it was the right thing to do. Did the methodical, determined Satongun ever doubt her impulsive choice? “No,” she says categorically. “I never thought of giving up. Or that I had made a mistake.” She learned about the rigours of working in a commercial 1. Satongun is known for her bold approach to traditional Thai cooking 2. Paste's kaeng bon is a rare dish and is an excellent example of a Thai curry

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I cooked with my mum since I was very young. (She had) a street stall, so I helped her every day. It was a lot of prep and there were no machines. We did everything ourselves.

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Bongkoch Satongun

kitchen and honed her take on Thai flavours with contemporary ingredients and presentations.

Yet recognition did not come straightaway and the restaurant's website still brags that it is one of Bangkok's best-kept secrets. These days it is much harder for Paste to make that claim. The restaurant was awarded one Michelin star in Bangkok's first Michelin guide last year, just one of the 14 restaurants to make the cut. Satongun was named Asia's Best Female Chef. And at the star-studded awards ceremony in Macau in March, the restaurant entered the list of Asia's 50 Best Restaurants. The exposure was hard on the staff, and the chefs, at least initially. “Customers come in with more expectations. There's more pressure,” laughs Satongun, but she claims that the awards do not make a difference. “I have to keep working!” ■

3. Yum tawai, a salad dish flavoured with fried fish (recipe below) 4. One of Paste's signature dishes is this northern larb salad of Royal Project pheasant with mak-wean pepper, cloves, hog plum leaves and Royal Project edible flowers

Cook Like A Chef

Cooking Method:

Ingredients: PASTE

n 40 g red shallots n 35 g garlic

SAUCE

n 2 tablespoons vegetable oil n 4 g smoked dried bronze

featherback fish powder (or other fish such as dried anchovies, ground to a powder) n 20 g ground dried shrimp n 40 ml tamarind juice n 20 g palm sugar n 10 ml fish sauce n 1 pinch sea salt n 150 ml coconut cream

SALAD

n 35 g cooked chicken,

shredded n 20 g morning glory, finely sliced n 20 g bean sprouts n 20 g banana flower, finely sliced and soaked in water with lime juice n 20 g snake beans (long beans), finely sliced n 20 g boiled bamboo shoot, finely sliced n 20 g rose apple, finely sliced n 150 ml coconut cream for blanching vegetables GARNISH

n Toasted white sesame seeds n Fried shallots

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1. Dry roast the chillies, shallots and garlic in a wok on low heat until a little charred and coloured. Then pound them together with a mortar and pestle until they become a fine paste. 2. Heat the vegetable oil in a pot, then add the paste

and fry for about five minutes over a medium low heat until fragrant. Then add the dried shrimp and fish powder. Keep stirring for a few minutes, then season with palm sugar, tamarind juice, fish sauce and salt. Add coconut milk and stir through. The taste should be sour, salty and sweet. Set aside. co c m on ilk ut

Chef Satongun shares her recipe for yum tawai, a salad dish flavoured with fried fish.

n 7 long red chillies, deseeded

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After winning accolades Down Under, including a prize for Best Thai Restaurant in Australia for their restaurant Classic Thai Cravings, Satongun was ready to bring her food home. After eight years in Australia, Satongun and Bailey moved back to Thailand and opened the original Paste in 2012. But in 2014, the opportunity to open in a more refined setting arose, and they took the challenge. They brought some of their favourite recipes like yum tawai and worked on new ones like their aromatic massaman lamb with raw durian topped with dried coconut apple. They sourced old recipes from cookery books and recipe collections and reworked them, like their refreshing watermelon salad with salmon froth and salmon eggs, now one of the most talked-about — and most popular — dishes on the menu.

3. Boil coconut milk, then quickly blanch vegetables, one at a time. Start with snake beans, then set aside. Do the same with morning glory, banana flowers and bean sprouts. 4. Put the shredded chicken and all the vegetables

except the rose apple in a mixing bowl, then add half of the sauce and gently mix. Put the other half of the sauce on the plate. Pile the salad from the bowl on top, then add the rose apple and garnish with shallots and sesame seeds.

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Perayaan Vaisakhi

Kemurniaan Vaisakhi

Perayaan Vaisakhi menjadi simbol keagamaan dan juga kemurnian penganut Sikh dalam kehidupan seharian. Teks Alexandra Wong | Terjemahan Yeo Li Shian | Foto ihsan Sikh Naujawan Sabha Malaysia

A Celebration Of Valour. Vaisakhi celebrates the Sikh community’s commitment to uphold values embodied by their religion in their daily lives.

Tersergam indah di pinggir Kampung Bharu adalah sebuah kuil Sikh, Gurdwara Tatt Khalsa. Lokasi yang merupakan tempat ibadah terbesar bagi penganut agama Sikh di Asia Tenggara ini turut menawarkan ketenangan berpanjangan sepanjang tahun.

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Apabila tiba 14 April setiap tahun, suasana di kuil tersebut akan berubah menjadi sebuah karnival meriah yang menyaksikan penganjuran perayaan Vaisakhi di gurdwara itu. Vaisakhi merupakan acara paling penting bagi penganut Sikh. Penganut-penganutnya tampil serba indah – kaum lelaki hadir memakai kurta dan serban manakala golongan wanita pula memakai salwar-kameez. Ribuan penganutnya akan membanjiri karnival tersebut semata-mata untuk mengunjungi gerai-gerai makanannya. Mereka juga ingin menghadiri sesi penceritaan bermuzik atau kirtan yang dipersembahkan oleh sekumpulan artis popular yang diterbangkan khas oleh pihak penganjur.

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Menariknya, salah satu cara terbaik untuk menghayati semangat Vaisakhi adalah dengan menyertai acara langar. Langar bermaksud dapur kegunaan bersama di dalam sebuah gurdwara. Juga merujuk kepada makanan berasaskan sayur-sayuran, acara langar disediakan oleh para sukarelawan dan disajikan kepada semua tetamu dari pelbagai latar belakang, budaya dan agama. Semua peserta akan duduk bersila di atas lantai bersebelahan satu sama lain untuk menikmati sajian. Langar biasanya disajikan tiga kali sehari sepanjang tahun. Namun, pada hari perayaan, bekalan makanan akan terus disajikan sehingga 12 sajian sehari bagi memenuhi keperluan bilangan pengunjung yang meningkat. “Selagi ada persembahan dan sembahyang, selagi itulah makanan akan disajikan. Kami

Perched on the fringe of Kampung Bharu, Gurdwara Tatt Khalsa, the largest place of worship for the Sikh community in Southeast Asia, is an oasis of tranquillity most times of the year. Come 14 April, however, the atmosphere becomes carnival-like as the gurdwara (place of worship) plays host to Vaisakhi, the most important festival in the calendar year for the Sikh community. Dressed in their best attire – men in kurtas and turbans, women in salwar-kameez – thousands of celebrants flock here to enjoy food fairs and musical narrations called kirtan by popular artists specially flown in by the organiser.

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One of the most meaningful ways to experience the spirit of Vaisakhi is to take part in langar. The term for a communal kitchen in a gurdwara, langar refers to free vegetarian food prepared by volunteers and served to anyone who walks in, regardless of their faith or background. Everyone sits side by side, often on the floor, to eat. All year round, langar is served three times a day but during Vaisakhi, as many as 12 meals are served round the clock to cater to the spike in visitor numbers. “As long as prayers and performances are going on, there will be meals. We don’t want anyone who walks into our grounds to go hungry,” says Amandeep Singh, Gurdwara Tatt Khalsa’s manager. “The idea behind it is that everyone is equal in the eyes of a Sikh.” At the heart of this custom is seva, a philosophy that describes selfless service and action motivated by pure intentions. Though Vaisakhi originated as a thanksgiving harvest celebration in Punjab, the rice-bowl

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WARISAN | Perayaan Vaisakhi

Sambutan perayaan Vaisakhi adalah kemuncak sebuah warisan yang telah diturunkan sejak berabad-abad lamanya. Sejak penubuhan agama ini pada tahun 1469, Vaisakhi disambut bagi memastikan semua orang tanpa mengira bangsa, agama, jantina, warganegara atau identiti lain dilayan sama rata seperti saudara sendiri. Vaisakhi celebrates the culmination of a centurieslong journey, from the foundation of the faith in 1469, to ensure equality of all people — regardless of race, gender, faith, nationality, or any other identity.

tidak mahu tetamu berlapar,” kongsi pengurus Gurdwara Tatt Khalsa, Amandeep Singh. Tambahnya lagi: “Bagi seorang penganut Sikh, amalan ini membawa maksud ‘semua orang adalah sama dan setaraf.” Adat tradisi ini mendukung falsafah seva yang menitik beratkan semangat tidak mementingkan diri dan bertindak mengikut niat yang murni. Pada asalnya, perayaan Vaisakhi merupakan sambutan kesyukuran selepas musim menuai di Punjab yang merupakan

negeri pengeluar beras di India. Namun, perayaan tersebut kemudiannya diberi nafas baharu pada 1699 apabila sami Sikh yang ke-10, Guru Gobind Singh menubuhkan Khalsa Panth (sebuah komuniti Sikh yang komited) bagi melindungi penganut-penganutnya daripada ancaman kesengsaraan dan kezaliman. Bermula dari hari ini, nama penganut lelaki perlu ditambah dengan gelaran ‘Singh’ yang bermaksud singa manakala penganut perempuan pula mendapat tambahan nama ‘Kaur’ yang bererti puteri.

region of India, the festival took on an added dimension in 1699 when the tenth guru – Guru Gobind Singh – established the Khalsa Panth (community of committed Sikhs) to protect the vulnerable against tyranny and oppression. From this day onwards, the title of Singh (which means Lion) was affixed to the name of a male Sikh and Kaur (Princess) to that of a female. At Vaisakhi each year, those ready to join the Khalsa are baptised. The word ‘Khalsa’ means pure, and to join, Sikhs must undergo an initiation known as the Amrit ceremony. Baptised Sikhs commit to not removing or cutting any form of bodily hair, to abstain from using alcohol, tobacco or other intoxicants, adopting a vegetarian lifestyle and not committing adultery. “Vaisakhi celebrates the culmination of a centuries-long journey, from the foundation of the faith in 1469, to ensure equality of all people — regardless of race, gender, faith, nationality, or any other identity,” says Amandeep. Celebrated on a grand scale by over 25 million Sikhs around the world, Vaisakhi preparations typically start days ahead of the actual festival day. The Akhand Paath,

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a recital of the 1,430-page Sikh holy scripture, is carried out to signify the start of the celebration. On the actual day, the new Nishan Sahib or flag ensign of the Khalsa is hoisted at every gurdwara. In towns with large Sikh communities, colourful processions called nagar kirtan make their way through streets accompanied by recitals of religious hymns. Since 2015, the Malaysian Punjabi Chamber of Commerce and Industries has collaborated with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture to stage My Vaisakhi Fest, a grand showcase of Sikh culture that includes traditional musical and martial arts performances, at the Malaysia Tourism Centre. This year, the event will be held on 28 April.

4 1.~5. Perayaan Vaisakhi merupakan sambutan yang penting di kalangan komuniti Sikh, di mana penganutnya tampil di gurdwara untuk bersembahyang dan menghadiri upacara keagamaan, di samping mengunjungi gerai-gerai makanan dan menikmati persembahan muzik dan kebudayaan Vaisakhi is an important celebration for the Sikh community as devotees head to the gurdwara, where there will be prayers and religious ceremonies, alongside food fairs, musical narrations and cultural performances

Ultimately, Vaisakhi epitomises what religion is meant to do: bring harmony amongst all groups of people. “In the spirit of Vaisakhi, I invite you all to visit a local gurdwara, ask questions, and experience langar first-hand,” says Amandeep. “We hope that this Vaisakhi will open up the doors for a future filled with more harmony and understanding.”

For updates on Vaisakhi celebrations in Malaysia, see facebook.com/SikhNaujawanSabhaMalaysia; facebook.com/tattkhalsakl; or facebook.com/ MyVaisakhiFest ■

Menurut Amandeep: “Sambutan perayaan Vaisakhi adalah kemuncak sebuah warisan yang telah diturunkan sejak berabad-abad lamanya. Sejak penubuhan agama ini pada tahun 1469, Vaiksakhi disambut bagi memastikan semua orang tanpa mengira bangsa, agama, jantina, warganegara atau identiti lain dilayan sama rata seperti saudara sendiri.” Disambut secara besar-besaran di serata dunia oleh lebih 25 juta penganut Sikh, persediaan untuk perayaan Vaisakhi lazimnya bermula beberapa hari lebih awal sebelum perayaan sebenar berlangsung. Persembahan Akhand Paath atau bacaan kitab suci Sikh setebal 1,430 halaman akan dijalankan sebagai petanda bermulanya perayaan tersebut. Pada hari perayaan, satu bendera Khalsa baharu atau Nishan Sahib akan dikibarkan di setiap gurdwara.

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Di kawasan yang padat dengan masyarakat Sikh, kemeriahan perarakan berwarna-warni atau nagar kirtan akan dilihat di sepanjang jalan sambil disertai dendangan lagu-lagu pemujaan Tuhan. Sejak 2015, Dewan Perniagaan dan Perindustrian Punjabi Malaysia telah bekerjasama dengan Kementerian Pelancongan dan Kebudayaan untuk menganjurkan My Vaisakhi Fest. Acara berskala besar yang mengetengahkan budaya masyarakat Sikh ini merangkumi pelbagai persembahan muzikal tradisional dan seni mempertahankan diri dan bertempat di Pusat Pelancongan Malaysia. Pesta My Vaisakhi Fest pada tahun ini akan diadakan pada 28 April. Pendek kata, perayaan Vaisakhi menjadi lambang kemurniaan sebuah agama dengan mewujudkan keharmonian sesama manusia. “Seiring dengan semangat perayaan Vaisakhi, saya ingin menjemput semua orang untuk mengunjungi gurdwara terdekat bagi bertanyakan soalan dan merasai sendiri pengalaman menyertai langar,” ujar Amandeep. Sambungnya lagi: “Kami berharap Vaisakhi kali ini dapat membuka ruang yang lebih luas untuk membina keharmonian dan persefahaman masyarakat di masa depan.”

Untuk mengetahui maklumat terkini tentang sambutan Vaisakhi di Malaysia, sila layari facebook. com/SikhNaujawanSabhaMalaysia; facebook.com/ tattkhalsa; facebook.com/MyVaisakhiFest ■

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Setiap tahun, mereka yang sudah bersedia untuk menyertai Khalsa akan dibaptiskan pada perayaan ini. Istilah ‘Khalsa’ bererti ‘yang murni’ atau ‘perawan’. Untuk menyertai Khalsa, penganut Sikh perlu menjalani upacara Amrit terlebih dahulu sebagai petanda memasuki usia dewasa. Setelah dibaptiskan, penganutpenganut Sikh dilarang membuang atau memotong mana-mana rambut atau bulu pada tubuh mereka. Selain itu, mereka juga harus menahan diri daripada merokok atau minum alkohol dan apa jua minuman yang boleh memabukkan, berzina dan harus mengamalkan gaya hidup vegetarian.

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Malaysian Icon | Tan Sri Jins Shamsuddin

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The Filmmaker Jins Shamsuddin was a leading man in Malay cinema, known for his sharp looks and on-screen charisma. Words Siva Sithraputhran

“I had signed a contract for the film and because of that, I lost my place (to study) in England,” he added. The movie, Keadilan Illahi, was the start of a Jins’ long career in Malay cinema, spanning over 50 years. Soon after his debut, Jins caught the attention of the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee, arguably the biggest star Malay cinema has ever seen. The very next year, in 1957, Jins played the leading role in Pancha Delima, a film directed by P. Ramlee. And with that, Jins became a fixture in Malayan cinema, with notable leading roles in popular films such as Sarjan Hassan and Si Tanggang.

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The year was 1956. The young stand-in’s performance in the play impressed a talent scout so much that he was offered a role in a movie. But a workers’ strike delayed filming, upending his plans of study. “Instead of shooting for 45 days (as had been planned), we took nine months to complete the film,” Jins said in an interview in The Star daily in March 2008.

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Tan Sri Jins Shamsuddin hadn’t planned on a career in cinema. He had set his sights on an engineering degree in the U.K., but a chance role in a play changed that.

Heartthrob

Jins’ own aspirations began to grow at the same time. The actor became interested in directing just as the era of colour films was dawning. He debuted as director and lead actor in Bukan Salah Ibu Mengandong in 1969. The movie was a success and notably, starred screen legend P. Ramlee in a supporting role. The very next year, Jins directed Dibelakang Tabir before setting out for the London Film School for a qualification in Motion Picture Technology.

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Through 1977 to 1985, Jins continued to develop his craft, directing six movies and writing screenplays. His Esok series of movies drew in eager crowds and paved the way for a clutch of new actors, including Azean Irdawaty and Fauziah Ahmad Daud. Bukit Kepong, perhaps his best work, came in 1981. It was a big-budget production about a real-life incident in 1950, depicting the siege of an isolated police station by communist insurgents. The policemen emerged victors, showing courage under tremendous pressure. The movie was widely praised and won seven awards at the 3rd Malaysia Film Festival in 1982, including for Best Film. Jins directed, produced and played the leading role in Bukit Kepong. His later works included cameos in movies outside the world of Malay cinema. Jins worked well into his seventies and was known for his dedication. Jins was appointed a member of

Jabatan Kebudayaan dan Kesenian Negara

Jins’ reputation as a heartthrob was cemented when he portrayed the sharply dressed, sharpfeatured Jefri Zain, a spy character in a series of three films in the mid-1960s. The films – Gerak Kilat, Bayangan Ajal and Jurang Bahaya, came in quick succession and underscored Jins’ boxoffice bankability. The inevitable comparisons to James Bond followed, but Jins was more than just the Malay version of the fictional spy. He became a symbol for the aspirations of Malay cinema.

the Dewan Negara, the upper house of the Malaysian parliament, in 2004. It was a first for an actor in the country. He served two terms as a senator, until 2011. His love for learning continued throughout his life. He earned a Doctorate in Philosophy from Universiti Utara Malaysia in 2010. Jins was born Mohamed Zain bin Shamsuddin in 1935 in the northern Malaysian town of Taiping. He died in 2017 at the age of 81. ■

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GIZMOS+GADGETS

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Pen E-PL9 is the new addition to Olympus’ Pen Lite series of pocket mirrorless cameras. It keeps the same retro styling as its predecessor, but sports several new features including 4K recording as well as Bluetooth connectivity for continuous image transfer. The camera’s three-inch touchscreen can be flipped up to help capture selfie shots when needed. olympusimage.com.my

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The Surface Book 2 is Microsoft’s new two-in-one laptop. It comes in two sizes (13.5” and 15”) and features the latest 8th Generation Intel Core Processors and NVIDIA GeForce GTX discrete graphics. The device offers up to 17 hours of battery life, plus it supports the Surface Pen with tilt and 4,096 levels of pressure sensitivity and the Surface Dial on-screen attachment.

The WF-SP700N is Sony’s first noisecancelling, splash-resistant wireless earphones. Specifications include three hours of battery life on a single charge (the case holds two additional charges) and Google Assistant integration, which will be added in a future update. Available in four attractive colour variants.

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Inspiring Health+Wellness

THE CURE

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Get pampered at the newly opened SK-II Boutique Spa by Senze Salus at The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur, the first of its kind in the world to combine both SK-II’s advanced formulations and the five-star service of Senze Salus, a luxury lifestyle specialist. Promising to be an exceptional experience, choose from facials that combat sagging skin, reduce wrinkles, fight spots, enhance radiance or refine texture, and your skin will thank you for it.

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Delighting The Skin

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Relieve the body from the soreness and tension of the daily grind with a pampering Abhyanga healing treatment at The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, Singapore. Part of its ‘Restore and Refresh’ package, the wellness treatment includes a full body massage with warm neem and traditional Ayurvedic triphala oil, and a revitalising body scrub. If that isn’t enough, opt for a private Yamuna body-rolling experience with a certified practitioner to further ease any tension from the body to increase its flexibility. The package includes a luxurious stay, dining experiences and a VIP visit to lululemon for expert advice on apparel to support an active lifestyle. Until 30 June.

Prevention is key when it comes to UVinduced skin damage such as brown spots, discolouration and uneven skin tone. Dermalogica’s Pure Light SPF 50, which uses natural plant spheres filled with sunscreens to increase SPF performance, is formulated to protect the skin from exposure to harmful rays of the sun. Available at Dermalogica Pods at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and Suria KLCC as well as AsterSpring salons in all major shopping malls in Malaysia.

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Fashion+Accessories

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The Cube is a new line of men’s city sneakers from Salvatore Ferragamo. Stylish and functional, the designs feature cubic-edged rubber soles that come in shades of white, navy blue, black, amber or honey. The bottom is designed with the same geometric shapes, boosting the shoe’s ground grip and support for the most pressurised part of the foot. ferragamo.com

Enduring Sustainability H&M’s 2018 Conscious Exclusive collection draws from the creative home of 19th and early 20th-century Swedish artists Karin and Carl Larsson. It features new sustainable materials – recycled silver, which is used in jewellery, plus Econyl (a 100 percent regenerated fibre from fishnets and other nylon waste), woven into a delicate sheer fabric with dramatic embroidery. The collection is available from 19 April. hm.com

For Today’s Taste

Classic Sophistication

The CK Calvin Klein Spring 2018 collection for both men and women is timeless, bold and subversive. While retro fabrics, cuts and lines hark back to early 1990s chic, contemporary takes on sportswear usher in brazen new additions to complement any wardrobe. The offerings include four interpretations of the classic cotton trench, as well as a refined trench that is clean and modern.

Dudalina’s latest collection is inspired by the exotic city of Marrakesh. The Brazilian fashion label presents a variety of shirting options for men, ranging from casual linen to rugged denim. The women’s collection, on the other hand, surprises with contemporary cuts and styles that denote a timeless yet trendy aesthetic.

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The Globetrotter’s Styling Guide

To The Beach

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The second collaborative collection from JW Anderson and Uniqlo celebrates Britain’s Brighton Beach. It provides a unique take on the culture found there, fusing quality fabrics with a fabulous fit and functionality. Complementing the unisex designs are items that enable casual mixing and layering, allowing for an array of styling alternatives. Available from 20 April.

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Fall In Love Tod’s Gommino shoes and bags for the current season have come to life with cartoon-inspired eyes and hearts. The visually creative campaign is told via a sweet love-at-first-sight story set within the brand’s store. An animated short movie featuring artist Ana Strumpf’s illustrations has also been released to celebrate the collection.

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Femininity & Grace Swarovski’s famous swan motif is given a fresh makeover for Spring/Summer 2018. The season sees it taking on a brilliant new form with of-themoment shapes and silhouettes such as ear jackets and open bangles. An element of modernity is also captured in a stylised pendant of the beautiful bird, designed with outlines that evoke crystal facets.

Paul Smith looks to the ocean for the current season with a black-and-white campaign featuring Polish model Malgosia Bela and her British counterpart Ben Allen. The South of France is said to be a key reference, with neon signs, a seascape background and sandy beach floors combining to create images that have the characteristic irreverent spirit the fashion label is known for.

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Inside Malaysia Airlines

75 News & Updates

FAMILY DAY OUT It was a fun day out for the airlineâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staff and their immediate family members who attended the MAGATHON 2018 running festival, organised by the MAG Sports and Social Club. The event kicked off early on the morning of 3 March at the South Support Zone in Sepang, and featured several categories, including the 15km and 5km runs, as well as a 4 x 1.5km relay. Participants received T-shirts and goodie bags, while those who were able to complete their run within a fixed time received finisher medals. Adding to the carnival-like atmosphere were a band performance and a lucky draw to win attractive prizes. Turn to the next page for more photos.

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NO TO DRUGS As part of efforts to champion a drug-free workplace, Malaysia Airlines has enlisted the help of the National Anti-Drugs Agency to provide the necessary expertise, manpower and technical requirements to conduct awareness programmes, including random drug tests on employees. Chief Executive Officer Izham Ismail said the airline is committed to upkeeping the highest standards of safety throughout the organisation, and ensuring all employees adhere to them. â&#x20AC;&#x153;This year, we further affirm our commitment against these serious offences by implementing the Zero Tolerance Policy on the consumption, possession, distribution or selling of drugs and alcohol by any individual at the workplace,â&#x20AC;? he added. The airline will also enhance the visibility of the policy through LED screen displays in its premises to remind staff of the importance of being drug-free.

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Passengers wishing to make wheelchair requests can now do so 48 hours prior to departure. The new policy is in line with Malaysia Airlinesâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; commitment to provide the highest standard of service, including ensuring the safe, convenient and orderly embarkation of passengers with disability. Ad-hoc requests at the check-in counter, arrival gate or onboard, where available, will be on a case-by-case basis for passengers with observable mobility limitations such as pregnancy, old age or physical injuries. Passengers with a disability card can request for the service, subject to wheelchair availability at arrival or departure. For details on how to request for assistance, please see our service guide on page 79.

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WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANCE

WORKING TOGETHER Gotong-royong is a Malaysian term for an event where members of a community come together to achieve a common goal, such as cleaning up a neighbourhood or beautifying a common area. Embracing this communal spirit, 60 Malaysia Airlines management and staff members last month volunteered for a gotong-royong to clean 18 check-in counters at Row B, Level 5 of the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. The activity involved scraping off old stickers, as well as wiping and clearing the area of dust and trash. The aim was to ensure that counters are clean and presentable to customers for a positive travel experience on ground, in addition to providing front-line staff with a comfortable work space. Staff volunteers from MASwings also conducted their own cleaning activities at check-in counters in Kuching, Miri and Bintulu, as well as in Sibu, Labuan, Sandakan and Tawau in east Malaysia.

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Enrich Quick Facts Fleet

Firefly

Firefly A380-800

ATR 72-500 Range 15,400km

No. of aircraft 12

Passenger Seating 494

Maximum Fuel Capacity 84,600 US Gallons

Passenger Seating 72

Engine Rolls Royce Trent 970

Maximum Cruising Speed Mach 0.9 (1,111 km/h)

Engine PW127M

Firefly

Firefly Wingspan 27m Firefly

Firefly

Height 24m

Maximum Fuel Capacity 841 US Gallons

A380-800

Maximum Cruising Speed 510km/h

ATR 72-500

Length 27m

ATR 72-500 ATR 72-500

A380-800

ATR 72-500 ATR 72-500

A380-800 A380-800

ATR 72-500 Maswings Maswings ATR 72-500 Maswings

A380-800 A380-800 A350-900 Maximum Fuel Capacity 37,242 US Gallons

Engine Rolls Royce Trent XWB

Maximum Cruising Speed Mach 0.9 (1,111 km/h) Wingspan 64.75m

B777-200

B777-200 B777-200

No. of aircraft 10 Passenger Seating 68

Length 27m

ATR 72-500

ATR 72-500 ATR 72-500

Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter - Series 400

Engine PT6A-34 Maximum Fuel Capacity 378 US Gallons

Range 10,000km

Passenger Seating 283

Maximum Fuel Capacity 25,770 US Gallons

Engine PW4170

Mach 0.8 (987 km/h) Maximum Cruising Speed A330-300

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Wingspan 60m A350-900_RR_MALAYSIA_AIRLINES

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A330-300 A330-300

Wingspan 20m

ATR 72-500 ATR 72-500 Viking DHC-6

Maximum Cruising Speed 337km/h

Length 16m Viking DHC-6 MasKargo Viking DHC-6

Viking DHC-6 MasKargo Viking DHC-6 MasKargo

Length 63m A330-300

A330 200f

Viking DHC-6 Viking DHC-6 MasKargo

A330-300 A330-200F

MasKargo

No. of aircraft 3

B737-800 No. of aircraft 54

Height 6m

Passenger Seating 19

B777-200 B777-200

No. of aircraft 15

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ATR 72-500

Maximum Cruising Speed 510km/h

No. of aircraft 6

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Maswings

Maximum Fuel Capacity 841 US Gallons

ATR 72-500

B777-200 Length 66.8m

A330-300

Maswings Wingspan 27m

Engine PW127M Height 17.05m

Passenger Seating 286

Height 17m

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Range 15,000km

B777-200

Maswings Maswings

ATR 72-500

No. of aircraft 3

B737-800

A330-300 Range 5,765km A330-300

Engine PW4000

Maximum Fuel Capacity 6,875 US Gallons

Engine CFM56-7BE

Maximum Cruising Speed Mach 0.7 (864 km/h)

B737-800

Height 13m

Passenger Seating 160-166

Wingspan 34m

A330 200f

Range 13,400km

Maximum Fuel Capacity 25,765 US Gallons MasKargo

MasKargo

Maximum Cruising Speed Mach 0.9 (1,111 km/h)

B747 400f

Wingspan 60m

A330 200f

Height 17m

Length 73m

Height 8m

Wingspan 79m

Height 8m

No. of aircraft 6

A330 200f B747 400f Length 40m

Length 58m

B747 400f

A330200f 200f A330

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Safety + service info

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition to airport check-In, here are other options:

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

FastCheck selfservice kiosk: Check in and print your boarding pass at these kiosks at the airport.

City centre counter check-in: Available at KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur and in Hong Kong.

WHEELCHAIR assistance Wheelchair request must be made through the Global Customer Contact Centre and/ or Ticket Office and/or Malaysia Airlines appointed travel agents at least 48 hours prior to departure. For more information, contact the call centre at 1-300-88-3000.

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

No-smoking policy Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited on all flights.

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

*Terms & conditions apply to the above, which is correct at the time of printing. Visit malaysiaairlines.com for more information.

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Our Network / Malaysia

Taraz Tashkent Dushanbe

Kulob

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Faisalabad

Multan Kudat

Kudat

Karachi Ahmed

Langkawi Langkawi Kota Bharu Kota Bharu

Alor SetarAlor Setar

Penang

Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu Labuan

Penang Kuala Terenggganu Kuala Terenggganu Ipoh

Limbang

SandakanSandakan

Labuan

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Ipoh Miri

Miri Marudi

Mulu Marudi

Mulu Baâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;kelalan Baâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;kelalan

Long SeridanLongBario Seridan Kuantan Kuantan KLIA

Bintulu

KLIA

(Kuala Lumpur) (Kuala Lumpur)

Subang

Mukah

Subang

(Kuala Lumpur) (Kuala Lumpur)

Sibu Tanjung Manis Tanjung Manis

Bintulu

Semporna Semporna Tawau

Bario

Long Akah Long AkahLong Lellang Long Lellang Long Banga Long Banga

Mukah

Sibu

Kuching Kuching

Legend

Greenwich Meridian

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Koz

Thiruvanan

Tawau

Johor Bahru Johor Bahru

oneworld destinations

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Asia + Oceania

Nizhnevartovsk Nizhnevartovsk Magadan Omsk

Bratsk Novosibirsk Novosibirsk Krasnoyarsk Krasnoyarsk

Omsk

Abakan Pavlodar

Abakan

Irkutsk

Pavlodar Gorno-AltayskGorno-Altaysk Semey

Magadan

Bratsk

Irkutsk

Chita Ulan-Ude

Ulan-Ude

Semey

Okha

Chita BlagoveschenskBlagoveschensk Khabarovsk

Ust-Kamenogorsk Ust-Kamenogorsk

Sea ofSea of Okha Okhotsk Okhotsk Petropavlovsk Petropavlovsk

Khabarovsk

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Almaty Almaty Taraz Bishkek Bishkek

Taraz Tashkent

Tashkent

Dushanbe

Osh Dushanbe

Kulob

Urumqi

Urumqi Vladivostok

Osh

Peshawar Faisalabad

Faisalabad Amritsar

Islamabad Amritsar

MultanDelhi New Delhi New KathmanduKathmandu

Karachi Karachi Ahmedabad Ahmedabad Nagpur

Dhaka NagpurKolkata

Kunming

Dhaka

Kolkata

Mumbai HyderabadHyderabad

Goa

Aomori of Misawa Aomori Sea ofSea Akita Akita Hanamaki Japan Japan Niigata Niigata

Bay ofBay of Bengal Bengal

Goa Bengaluru Bengaluru Chennai Chennai

Fuzhou Guilin Xiamen Xiamen GuangzhouGuangzhou Kaohsiung Hong Kong Hong Kong Hanoi Hanoi Haikou Da Nang

Krabi Phuket Phuket Colombo Colombo Hambantota Hambantota Banda AcehBanda Aceh

Male

Sanya

Misawa Hanamaki Yamagata Tokyo

East East China China Sea Sea Okinawa Fuzhou TaipeiOkinawa Taipei

NORTH NORTH PACIFIC PACIFIC OCEAN OCEAN

Kaohsiung

Haikou Sanya

South South Angeles China China Manila Sea Sea

Da Nang

Siem Reap Siem Reap Bangkok Bangkok Phnom Penh Phnom Penh

Andaman Andaman Sea Sea Medan

Qingdao Zhengzhou

Guilin Kunming

Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Yangon Yangon

Kozhikode Kozhikode Tiruchchirappalli Tiruchchirappalli Kochi Kochi Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram Trincomalee Trincomalee

Male

Tianjin Dalian

Zhengzhou Xi’an

Islamabad Peshawar

Mumbai

Beijing

Tianjin

Asahikawa Memanbetsu Memanbetsu Obihiro Kushiro Kushiro

Dalian Yamagata Seoul Seoul Komatsu Komatsu Busan IzumoBusan Izumo Tokyo Qingdao Hiroshima Hiroshima Osaka Osaka Xi’an Fukuoka Fukuoka Tokushima Tokushima Jeju Jeju Nanjing Nanjing Nagasaki Kochi Kochi Nagasaki Shanghai Shanghai Miyazaki Chengdu Chengdu Miyazaki Wuhan Wuhan Hangzhou Hangzhou Kagoshima Kagoshima Ningbo Ningbo Chongqing Chongqing Changsha Changsha Wenzhou Wenzhou

Kulob

Multan

Beijing

Asahikawa Vladivostok Obihiro

Ho Chi MinhHo City Chi Minh City

Cebu

Angeles

Philippine Philippine Sea Sea

Manila

Guam

Cebu

Krabi

Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu Bandar SeriBandar Begawan Seri Begawan Tarakan Tarakan

Koror

Medan Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur

Singapore Singapore

Equator

Jakarta

Jakarta Bali

INDIAN INDIAN OCEAN OCEAN

ArafuraArafura Sea Sea

Bali

TimorTimor Sea Sea Broome

Port Moresby Port Moresby Horn Island

Horn Island Darwin

Darwin

Weipa

Cairns

Broome

Cairns

Coral Coral Sea Sea

Townsville Townsville Mount Isa Mount Isa Cloncurry CloncurryHamilton IslandHamilton Island Port Hedland Port Hedland Mackay Mackay Karratha Karratha Moranbah Moranbah Exmouth Exmouth Alice Springs Alice Springs Longreach Longreach Rockhampton Rockhampton New Caledonia New Caledonia Paraburdoo Paraburdoo Newman Newman Gladstone Gladstone Emerald Emerald Blackall Blackall Ayers Rock Ayers Rock Hervey Bay Hervey Bay Roma Roma Charleville Charleville Brisbane Brisbane Moree Moree Geraldton Geraldton Coﬀs Harbour Coﬀs Harbour Armidale Armidale Tamworth Tamworth Lord Howe IslandLord Howe Island Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie Port Macquarie Port Macquarie Perth Perth Dubbo Dubbo Newcastle Newcastle Whyalla Whyalla Mildura Mildura Port Lincoln

Port Lincoln Adelaide

Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Sydney Sydney Adelaide Canberra Canberra Albury Albury

Devonport

Devonport Launceston Hobart

Auckland

Tasman Tasman Sea Sea

Melbourne Melbourne

Launceston

GMT +6

GMT +7

GMT +8

GMT +9

Wellington

Hobart Queenstown

GMT +5

Auckland

GMT +10

Queenstown

GMT +11

GMT +12

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Reykjavik

Americas + Canada

Vancouver Seattle

Gulf of Alaska

Las Vegas Monterey Ontario Santa Barbara Palm Springs Phoenix Los Angeles San Diego

Milwaukee Chicago

St Louis

Brownsville Mazatlán San José del Cabo Mexico City

Gulf of Alaska

Ixtapa

Buﬀalo

Tallahassee

Corpus Christi

Tampa Sarasota

Gulf of Mexico

Boston New York

Halifax

Martha's Vineyard

Nantucket Philadelphia Salisbury-Ocean City

Hudson Bay

Raleigh-Durham Charlotte New Bern Myrtle Beach Atlanta Savannah

New Orleans Houston

Montreal

Watertown Portland

Pittsburgh Washington Winston-Salem

Dallas San Antonio

Toronto Grand Rapids

Nashville

San Angelo

Ottawa

Traverse City

Hayden Denver Aspen Colorado Springs Montrose Vail

Reno

Sacramento San Francisco

Québec

Marquette

Portland

Ponta Delgada (Az

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Bermuda

Charleston Jacksonville

Sargasso Sea

West Palm Beach

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

Puebla

Belize City

Montego Bay

San Pedro Sula

Guatemala City San Salvador

Managua Liberia

Port-au- Santo Prince Domingo

Kingston

San Juan

Caribbean Sea

San Jose

Tobago

Santa Marta

San Andrés Island

Caracas

Port of Spain

Panama City Yopal Cali

PACIFIC OCEAN Lihue Honolulu

Bogotá Boa Vista

Baltra Island San Cristóbal Island

Kahului

Guayaquil Talara

Tumbes

Chiclayo

Sargasso Sea

Macapá

Gulf of Mexico

Equator

São Luís

Fortaleza Natal João Pessoa

Teresina

Cajamarca

Trujillo

Kailua Kona

Maceió Aracaju

Puerto Maldonado

Caribbean Sea

Salvador Porto Seguro

Santa Cruz

Tacna

Calama

SO ATL OC

Rio de Janeiro

Asuncion

Antofagasta

São Paulo

Copiapó Easter Island

SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

Chilean Sea

Comodoro Rivadavia

La Serena Santiago

San Juan Mendoza

Porto Alegre Rio Grande

Rosario Buenos Aires

Concepción Valdivia Puerto Montt

Punta Del Este

Neuquén Bahía Blanca

Osorno

San Carlos Bariloche

Castro

Legend

Scotia Sea

Balmaceda El Calafate

oneworld destinations

Río Gallegos MH flights operated by Emirates

GMT -8

GMT -7

Punta Arenas

GMT -6

SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

Chilean Sea Ushuaia

GMT -5

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GMT -4

GMT -3

GMT -2

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Kajaani

Reykjavik Jyvaskyla

North Sea Inverness Aberdeen

Glasgow Belfast Shannon

Newcastle Leeds

Mariehamn

Oslo

Aalborg Billund

Westerland Amsterdam

Turku

Visby

Gothenburg

Nizhnevartovsk

Helsinki Tallinn Tartu

St Petersburg

Riga

Aarhus Gdansk Hamburg

Kazan

Moscow

Vilnius

Kaliningrad

Novosibirsk

Omsk

Europe, Middle East + Africa

Nizhny Novgorod

Abakan

Pavlodar

Samara

Krasnoyars

Gorno-Altaysk

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

Celtic Sea

Cork

Birmingham

London Brussels

Norwegian Sea

Caspian Sea

Black Sea

North Sea

Ponta Delgada (Azores)

Mediterranean Sea

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Celtic Sea

Black Sea

Dakar

Bay of Bengal

Andama Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Gulf of Guinea

Dar Es Salaam

Zanzibar

Jeddah

Taif

Luanda

Abha Asmara

Khartoum

Dakar

Salalah

INDIAN OCEAN

Djibouti

Livingstone Abuja

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Lagos Windhoek Accra

Arabian Sea

Harare

Victoria Falls

Addis Ababa

Malabo

Maputo

Entebbe

Johannesburg

Equator

Gulf of Cape Town Guinea

Nairobi Kigali

Durban

Kilimanjaro Dar Es Salaam

Port Elizabeth Luanda

Zanzibar

INDIAN OCEAN

Lusaka

GMT -2

GMT -1

Victoria Falls

Harare Mauritius

Windhoek Maputo

Greenwich Meridian

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Livingstone

Johannesburg Durban Cape Town

GMT 0

GMT +1

Port Elizabeth

GMT +2

GMT +3

GMT +4

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Enrich Quick Facts

REDEEM MILES

MISSING MILES

How to redeem miles for your travels:

What are missing miles? Missing miles are miles you have earned but are not showing in your account. You can submit a missing miles claim within six months from the date of your activity. Here is how:

step 2: Go to “Redeem Flights” or “Redeem Lifestyles” for Enrich MYR50 Voucher Redemption and Golden Lounge Access Vouchers.

step 1: Login to your Enrich account.

Did you know?

step 1: Go to the Enrich login page.

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You can redeem your flights with Malaysia Airlines for as little as 1,000 Enrich Miles with Miles + Cash.

Remember to update your profile for news on exclusive invitations and promotions.

step 2: Go to “My Miles” and click “Claim Missing Miles”.

Your Enrich Miles can be used to redeem flights with oneworld® member and Enrich partner airlines through the Malaysia Airlines Ticket Offices and call centres.

ENRICH SERVICES

step 3: Select from a list to fill in a claim form and attach proof of your activity (eg. e-ticket, boarding pass, receipt for nonair claims). Click “Submit”.

step 4: Look out for an acknowledgement email from us once you have submitted your claim.

Enrich Extension Login to your Enrich account to extend your expired miles or miles to expire for another year from the month of expiry at MYR0.02 per mile.*

Enrich Miles Transfer Share your miles as a gift to your family and friends with “Enrich Transfer” at MYR0.04 per mile.*

*These online services are temporarily unavailable on Enrich Online until further notice. Please contact Malaysia Airlines Call Centre 1-300-88-3000 (within Malaysia) or +603-5562 6330 (outside Malaysia) or Malaysia Airlines Ticket Offices for the services. **Note: GST and administration fees may apply for Enrich Extension & Enrich Miles Transfer. Terms and conditions apply.

FORGOT PASSWORD How to login if you forgot your password: After five unsuccessful attempts, your account will be locked. Please contact our call centre at 1-300-88-3000 for assistance.

step 1: Go to the Enrich login page.

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step 2: Click “Forgot Password”.

step 3: Enter your membership number and registered email address as provided in your Enrich account.

step 4: An email with a temporary password which is valid for 24 hours only will be sent to you.

step 5: Login using your temporary password.

step 6: Change to a new one by going to “My Account” and click “Change Password”.

step 7: Fill in your new password and click “Submit”.

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BEHIND ENEMY LINES PG-13 / 102 mins / Action, Drama, Thriller / E, C+

HIGH CRIMES PG-13 / 112 mins / Crime, Drama, Mystery / E

DODGEBALL: A TRUE UNDERDOG STORY New I, Tonya MARGOT ROBBIE, SEBASTIAN STAN, ALLISON JANNEY R/

/ 132 mins / Biography, Comedy, Drama / E, C+

JUSTICE LEAGUE BEN AFFLECK, GAL GADOT, JASON MOMOA

WONDER JACOB TREMBLAY, OWEN WILSON, IZABELA VIDOVIC PG / 113 mins / Drama, Family / E, F, I, Es, C+

PG-13 / 119 mins / Action, Adventure, Fantasy / E, F, G, J, C+

AMERICAN ASSASSIN DYLAN O'BRIEN, MICHAEL KEATON, SANAA LATHAN R/

/ 112 mins / Action, Thriller / E, G, C+

PG-13 / 91 mins / Comedy, Sport / E, C+

A GHOST STORY CASEY AFFLECK, ROONEY MARA, MCCOLM CEPHAS JR. R/

ANNA AND THE KING

/ 92 mins / Drama, Fantasy, Romance / E, F, C+

PG-13 / 120 mins / Drama, History, Romance / E

OFFICE SPACE R/

/ 87 mins / Comedy / E, C+

LIVE BY NIGHT R/

/ 129 mins / Action, Crime, Drama / E, J, K, C+

SUCKER PUNCH PG-13 / 110 mins / Action, Fantasy / E, J, K, C+

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New All the Money in the World MICHELLE WILLIAMS, MARK WAHLBERG R/

/ 123 mins / Biography, Crime, Drama / E, C+

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI FRANCES MCDORMAND, WOODY HARRELSON, SAM ROCKWELL

ONLY THE BRAVE JOSH BROLIN, MILES TELLER, JEFF BRIDGES

PG-13 / 134 mins / Biography, Drama / E, F, C+

/ 115 mins / Comedy, Crime, Drama / E, C+

THE SHAPE OF WATER SALLY HAWKINS, OCTAVIA SPENCER, MICHAEL SHANNON R/

/ 123 mins / Adventure, Drama, Fantasy / E, C+

BLADE RUNNER 2049 HARRISON FORD, RYAN GOSLING, ANA DE ARMAS R/

New The Greatest Showman

/ 124 mins / Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller / E, F, G, J, C+

Hugh Jackman, Michelle Williams, Zac Efron PG / 107 mins / Biography, Drama, Musical / E, C+

Inspired by the ambitions of America’s original pop-culture impresario, P.T. Barnum, this musical is a rags-to-riches tale of a brash dreamer who rose from nothing to create a world-class spectacle.

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS KENNETH BRANAGH, PENÉLOPE CRUZ, WILLEM DAFOE, Daisy Ridley PG-13 / 96 mins / Crime, Drama, Mystery / E, F, G, J, C+

THE FOREIGNER KATIE LEUNG, JACKIE CHAN, RUFUS JONES R/

/ 98 mins / Action, Crime, Drama / E, C+

GEOSTORM GERARD BUTLER, JIM STURGESS, ABBIE CORNISH PG-13 / 109 mins / Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller / E, F, G, J, C+

KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE TARON EGERTON, COLIN FIRTH, MARK STRONG

New The Disaster Artist

R / 138 mins / Action, Adventure, Comedy / E, +C

James Franco, Dave Franco, Ari Graynor R/

/ 103 mins / Biography, Comedy, Drama / E, C+

Aspiring actor Greg Sestero meets the eccentric Tommy Wiseau in an acting class, and both agree to travel to Hollywood to pursue their dreams of making it big. However, they are met with rejection and hopelessness, leading Tommy to create his own movie, The Room, which becomes a cult classic.

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BATTLE OF THE SEXES EMMA STONE, STEVE CARELL, ANDREA RISEBOROUGH

PG-13 / 119 mins / Biography, Comedy, Drama / E, J, C+

STRONGER JAKE GYLLENHAAL, TATIANA MASLANY, MIRANDA RICHARDSON

/ 116 mins / Biography, Drama / E, C+

DUNKIRK FIONN WHITEHEAD, BARRY KEOGHAN, MARK RYLANCE, Aneurin Barnard, Tom Hardy, Harry Styles

PG / 106 mins / Biography, Family, History / E, F, G, J, C+

GET SMART PG-13 / 110 mins / Action, Adventure, Comedy / E, J, K, C+

A FAMILY MAN ALISON BRIE, WILLEM DAFOE, GERARD BUTLER

CELLULAR

/ 108 mins / Biography, Drama, Music / E, F, G, C+

PG-13 / 93 mins / Action, Crime, Thriller / E, K, C+

For the complete list of Favourites, please refer to your in-flight entertainment system.

IN SEARCH OF FELLINI MARIA BELLO, KSENIA SOLO, BETH RIESGRAF, Mary Lynn Rajskub, Andrea Osvárt

PG-13 / / 113 mins / Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi / E, J, K, C+

/ 109 mins / Horror, Mystery, Thriller / E, F, G, Es, C+

PG-13 / 106 mins / Action, Drama, History / E, F, G, J, C+

GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN DOMHNALL GLEESON, MARGOT ROBBIE, KELLY MACDONALD

EDGE OF TOMORROW

ANNABELLE: CREATION MIRANDA OTTO, STEPHANIE SIGMAN, LULU WILSON

Award-winning movies

/ 93 mins / Adventure, Drama / E, C+

IT BILL SKARSGÅRD, JAEDEN LIEBERHER, FINN WOLFHARD, Sophia Lillis R/

/ 135 mins / Drama, Horror / E, F, G, J, C+

THE GLASS CASTLE BRIE LARSON, WOODY HARRELSON, NAOMI WATTS

PG-13 / 127 mins / Biography, Drama / E, F, G, C+

SHOT CALLER NIKOLAJ COSTER-WALDAU, LAKE BELL, JON BERNTHAL R/

/ 121 mins / Crime, Drama, Thriller / E, F, C+

WHAT HAPPENED TO MONDAY NOOMI RAPACE, GLENN CLOSE, WILLEM DAFOE

NR / 123 mins / Action, Adventure, Crime / E, G, C+

STEP PAULA DOFAT, BLESSIN GIRALDO, CORI GRAINGER

PG / 83 mins / Documentary / E, C+

WAR FOR THE PLANET OF THE APES ANDY SERKIS, WOODY HARRELSON, STEVE ZAHN

PG-13 / 139 mins / Action, Adventure, Drama / E

JUNO ELLEN PAGE, MICHAEL CERA, JENNIFER GARNER PG-13 / 96 mins / Drama, Comedy, Romance / E, F, G, C+

THE DUCHESS KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, RALPH FIENNES, DOMINIC COOPER

The Fighter MARK WAHLBERG, CHRISTIAN BALE

/ 116 mins / Biography, Drama, Sport / E, F, G, I, C+

The Iron Lady MERYL STREEP, RICHARD E. GRANT, JIM BROADBENT

PG-13 / 110 mins / Biography, Drama, History / E, F, J, C+

PG-13 / 105 mins / Biography, Drama / E, F, G, C+

Gravity SANDRA BULLOCK, GEORGE CLOONEY, ED HARRIS

PAUL NEWMAN, JACKIE GLEASON NR / 134 mins / Drama, Sport / E

Mad Max: Fury Road TOM HARDY, CHARLIZE THERON, NICHOLAS HOULT

THE ADVENTURES OF ROBIN HOOD ERROL FLYNN, OLIVIA DE HAVILLAND, BASIL RATHBONE

PG-13 / 91 mins / Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller / E, F, G, J, C+

/ 121 mins / Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi / E, F, G, J, C+

The Hustler

NR / 102 mins / Action, Adventure, Romance / E

For the complete list of award-winning movies, please refer to your in-flight entertainment system.

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movies

Best of Malaysia

Chinese

Japanese

hindi

闪光少女 / OUR SHINING DAYS LULU XU, YUCHANG PENG, EASON CHAN, Ni Yan, Le Geng

三度目の殺人 / THE THIRD MURDER MASAHARU FUKUYAMA, KÔJI YAKUSHO, ISAO HASHIZUME

जॉल ी ललब २ / JOLLY LLB 2 AKSHAY KUMAR, HUMA QURESHI, SAURABH SHUKLA

战狼2 / Wolf Warrior 2

散歩する侵略者 / BEFORE WE VANISH MASAMI NAGASAWA, RYUHEI MATSUDA , Atsuko Maeda

NR / 100 mins / Drama, Music / E+

NR / 124 mins / Drama, Mystery / E+

NR / 119 mins / Comedy, Crime, Drama / E+

kids

FERDINAND JOHN CENA, KATE MCKINNON, BOBBY CANNAVALE PG / 96 mins / Animation, Adventure, Comedy / E, J, K, C+

New Kau Yang Satu

Izara Aishah, Aaron Aziz, Hisyam Hamid

indonesian

JING WU, FRANK GRILLO, CELINA JADE, Gang Wu, Hans Zhang, Qian Yu NR / 90 mins / Action, Drama / E+

G / 129 mins / Science Fiction, Fantasy / E+

绣春刀II修罗战场 / BROTHERHOOD OF BLADES II: THE INFERNAL BATTLEFIELD CHEN CHANG, MI YANG, YI ZHANG, Shih-Chieh King

ナミヤ雑貨店の奇蹟 /

NR / 120 mins / Action, Drama, History / E+

提着心吊着胆 /

Absurd Accident SUXI REN, CHEN XIXU, GAO YE Tombiruo Zul Ariffin, Farid Kamil, Nabila Huda, Faizal Hussein, Hasnul Rahmat PG-13 / 120 mins / Action, Drama / Mi, E+

MARLINA THE MURDERER IN FOUR ACTS DEA PANENDRA, EGI FEDLY

NR / 93 mins / Action, Drama / E+

Miracles of the Namiya General Store MASATO HAGIWARA, KENTO HAYASHI, MUGI KADOWAKI NR / 129 mins / Drama / E+

korean

NR / 164 mins / Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller / E+

रग ं नू / RANGOON KANGANA RANAUT, SHAHID KAPOOR, SAIF ALI KHAN NR / 123 mins / Action, Drama, History / E+

OSMOSIS JONES Laurence Fishburne, David Hyde Pierce

PG / 95 mins / Animation, Action, Adventure / E

हि दं ी म ीडि यम / HINDI MEDIUM IRRFAN KHAN, NEHA DHUPIA

NR / 130 mins / Comedy, Drama / E+

सचि न / SACHIN SACHIN TENDULKAR, MAHENDRA SINGH DHONI NR / 138 mins / Documentary, Biography, Drama / E+

Tamil

THE ANT BULLY PAUL GIAMATTI, NICOLAS CAGE, JULIA ROBERTS

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PG-13 / 120 mins / Action, Drama / Mi, E+

Datuk Mustaza is saved by local fisherman Sulaiman when his boat gets wrecked while out fishing in the South China Sea. Feeling indebted, Datuk Mustaza wants his son Taufik to marry Sulaiman’s daughter, Salina, but both already have loves of their lives.

PG / 89 mins / Animation, Adventure, Comedy / E, J, K, C+

春嬌救志明 /

Love Off The Cuff SHAWN YUE, Miriam Chin Wah Yeung, Dada Chan, SHIGA LIN, Susan Yam-Yam Shaw, Kai Man Tin NR / 120 mins / Romance / E+

海墘新路 / You Mean

The World To Me YEE MIN ENG, GREGG KOAY, FREDERICK LEE, Swee Lin Neo, Chelsia Ng

돌아와요 부산항애 / BROTHERS IN HEAVEN SUNG HOON, JO HAN-SUN NR / 115 mins / Drama, Action / E+

கருப்பன் / KARUPPAN VIJAY SETHUPATHI, BOBBY SIMHA, TANYA

NR / 120 mins / Drama, Family / E+

Abang Long Fadil 2 Zizan Razak, Wak Doyok, A. Galak, Acey Bocey, Tania Hudson, AC Mizal PG-13 / 120 mins / Action, Comedy / Mi, E+

Pai Kau DEVA MAHENRA, RINGGO AGUS RAHMAN NR / 86 mins / Drama, Mystery / E+

tagalog

european

Guarda in Alto / Look Up Giacomo Ferrara, Aurélia Poirier, Lou Castel, Ivan Franek, Emilio Gavira NR / 90 mins / Adventure, Drama / I, E+

PG-13 / 102 mins / Drama, Romance / Mi, E+

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LOVING IN TANDEM MAYMAY ENTRATA, EDWARD BARBER, KISSES DELAVIN NR / 108 mins / Comedy, Romance / E+

Whatever Happens FAHRI YARDIM, SYLVIA HOEKS, TORBEN LIEBRECHT, Alexander Beyer NR / 101 mins / Romance, Drama / G, E+

CLIFFORD'S REALLY BIG MOVIE JOHN RITTER, CREE SUMMER, KEL MITCHELL G / 73 mins / Animation, Adventure, Comedy / E

Le Fidèle / Racer and the Jailbird Matthias Schoenaerts, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Eric De Staercke G / 130 mins / Crime, Drama / F, E+

KAU TAKDIRKU EZZATY ABDULLAH, REMY ISHAK, BRONT PALARAE, Aisya Hasnaa

U / 117 mins / Action, Drama, Thriller / E+

TWEETY'S HIGHFLYING ADVENTURE JOE ALASKEY, JEFF BENNETT, JULIE BERNSTEIN

석조저택 살인사건 / THE TOOTH and THE NAIL SOO GO, JU-HYUK KIM

G / 72 mins / Animation, Adventure, Comedy / E

NR / 109 mins / Drama, Thriller / E+

청년경찰 / MIDNIGHT RUNNERS SEO-JOON PARK, HA-NEUL KANG, HA-SEON PARK NR / 109 mins / Action, Comedy, Crime / E+ 대장 김창수 / Man of Will ANDREAS FRONK, JEONG GYOO-SOO, MAN-SIK JEONG NR / 114 mins / Drama / E+

ஸ்பைடர் / SPYDER RADHIKA PRASIDHHA, RAJAKUMARAN

U / 116 mins / Action, Crime, Thriller / E+

விவேகம் / PRUDENCE AJITH KUMAR, VIVEK OBEROI, KAJAL AGGARWAL

NR / 120 mins / Action, Thriller / E+

ASTRO BOY FREDDIE HIGHMORE, NICOLAS CAGE, KRISTEN BELL PG / 94 mins / Animation, Action, Comedy / E, F, I, J, C+

For the complete list of movies for kids, please refer to your in-flight entertainment system.

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TV programmes

Comedy

Drama

2 BROKE GIRLS S6 KAT DENNINGS, BETH BEHRS, GARRETT MORRIS, Matthew Moy, Jennifer Coolidge 12 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each / E

the Big Bang Theory S10/S11

DAMON WAYANS, CLAYNE CRAWFORD, KEESHA SHARP

/ 30 mins each / E

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The series centres around four geeky and socially awkward friends and Penny, an aspiring actress. In the eleventh seasonopener, Amy enthusiastically accepts Sheldon’s marriage proposal. Sheldon later comes to terms with the fact that he will not always be the centre of attention in their marriage.

4 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

Lethal Weapon S2

JOHNNY GALECKI, JIM PARSONS, KALEY CUOCO 6 Episodes/7 Episodes /

THE AMERICANS S4 KERI RUSSELL, MATTHEW RHYS, KEIDRICH SELLATI, Holly Taylor

10 Episodes /

FRESH OFF THE BOAT S3 RANDALL PARK, CONSTANCE WU, HUDSON YANG, Forrest Wheeler, Ian Chen

/ 60 mins each / E

Based on the action film franchise of the same name, the series follows detectives Martin Riggs and Roger Murtaugh, who work at the LAPD Homicide Department. In the season premiere, Riggs travels to Mexico, where he plans to kill Tito Flores, the drug lord responsible for his wife’s death.

4 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

LIFE IN PIECES S2 COLIN HANKS, BETSY BRANDT, THOMAS SADOSKI, Zoe Lister-Jones, James Brolin, Dan Bakkedahl 8 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

THE MIDDLE S7/S8 PATRICIA HEATON, NEIL FLYNN, CHARLIE MCDERMOTT, Atticus Shaffer, 6 Episodes/11 Episodes / / 30 mins each / E

YOUNG SHELDON S1 IAIN ARMITAGE, ZOE PERRY, Lance Barber 6 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

LEGENDS OF TOMORROW S1 Brandon Routh, Amy Louise Pemberton, Caity Lotz, Dominic Purcell 6 Episodes /

CONTAINMENT S1 DAVID GYASI, CHRISTINA MARIE MOSES, CHRIS WOOD, Kristen Gutoskie 7 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

ANIMAL KINGDOM S1/S2 ELLEN BARKIN, SCOTT SPEEDMAN, SHAWN HATOSY, Ben Robson 4 Episodes/6 Episodes / / 60 mins each / E

MOM S4 ANNA FARIS, ALLISON JANNEY, MIMI KENNEDY

FEUD S1 JESSICA LANGE, SUSAN SARANDON, JUDY DAVIS, Jackie Hoffman 4 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

THE ORIGINALS S4 JOSEPH MORGAN, DANIEL GILLIES, CLAIRE HOLT, Phoebe Tonkin, Yusuf Gatewood

6 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

5 Episodes /

UNDATEABLE S3 CHRIS D'ELIA, BRENT MORIN, BIANCA KAJLICH

SPEECHLESS S1 MINNIE DRIVER, JOHN ROSS BOWIE, CEDRIC YARBROUGH, Mason Cook 8 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

THE MICK S1 KAITLIN OLSON, SOFIA BLACK-D'ELIA, CARLA JIMENEZ, Thomas Barbusca 5 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

5 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each / E

ME, MYSELF AND I S1 BOBBY MOYNIHAN, JACK DYLAN GRAZER, JOHN LARROQUETTE

6 Episodes /

BLINDSPOT S2 SULLIVAN STAPLETON, JAIMIE ALEXANDER, ROB BROWN, Audrey Esparza 6 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each / E

EMPIRE S3 TERRENCE HOWARD, TARAJI P. HENSON, JUSSIE SMOLLETT, Bryshere Y. Gray 4 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

6 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

/ 60 mins each / E

QUEEN SUGAR S2 RUTINA WESLEY, DAWN-LYEN GARDNER, KOFI SIRIBOE, Omar J. Dorsey 5 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

GOTHAM S3 BEN MCKENZIE, DONAL LOGUE, David Mazouz, Morena Baccarin

ONE MISSISSIPPI S1 TIG NOTARO, JOHN ROTHMAN, NOAH HARPSTER 4 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each / E

THE LEFTOVERS S3 JUSTIN THEROUX, AMY BRENNEMAN, CHRISTOPHER ECCLESTON, Chris Zylka

5 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

SHAMELESS S7 EMMY ROSSUM, WILLIAM H. MACY, ETHAN CUTKOSKY

/ 60 mins each / E

6 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

/ 30 mins each / E

ARROW S5 STEPHEN AMELL, Willa Holland, DAVID RAMSEY, Emily Bett Rickards

PEOPLE OF EARTH S2 ALICE WETTERLUND, TRACEE CHIMO, NANCY LENEHAN

4 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

5 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

THE LAST MAN ON EARTH S3 WILL FORTE, JANUARY JONES, CLEOPATRA COLEMAN 4 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

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NEW GIRL S6 ZOOEY DESCHANEL, JAKE JOHNSON, MAX GREENFIELD, Lamorne Morris 8 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each / E

MODERN FAMILY S7 ED O'NEILL, SOFÍA VERGARA, JULIE BOWEN 4 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each / E

THE FLASH S3 GRANT GUSTIN, CANDICE PATTON, DANIELLE PANABAKER 17 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

THE 100 S3/S4 ELIZA TAYLOR, MARIE AVGEROPOULOS 6 Episodes each / / 60 mins each / E

THIS IS US S1 MILO VENTIMIGLIA, MANDY MOORE, STERLING K. BROWN, Chrissy Metz 8 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each / E

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TV programmes

Best of Malaysia

OLE OLE TEMASYA

Loud House S1

PG / 30 mins / E

JEJAK JEPUN JIHAN S3

Hindi

Chinese

BOLLYWOOD EXPRESS EP2 & EP3

HIMALAYA: LADDER TO PARADISE

PG / 2 Episodes / 30 mins each

PG / 60 mins

KOFFEE WITH KARAN: Anushka Sharma & Katrina Kaif S5 EP8

TAKE A BREAK EP1

PG / 30 mins / E /

2 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

Things are a little bit crowded in the Loud household with 11 children who are up to all sorts of crazy antics. Lincoln, the middle and only boy of the family, narrates and explains to viewers the chaotic conditions of surviving and living with his sisters in the house.

KITCHEN CHRONICLES: Pickle EP8

CANTIK DETEKTIF PG / 30 mins / E

1 Episode / 30 mins / E

PG / 60 mins

Japanese

CHANGE MAKERS PG / 30 mins / E /

KL TO KARAIKUDI EP2 & EP3

BLAZE AND THE MONSTER MACHINES

THE GREAT SASUKE PG / 60 mins / E+

PG / 2 Episodes / 30 mins each

2 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS

FAKE IT SO REAL EP1

PG / 30 mins

Tamil

NELLA THE PRINCESS KNIGHT

PG / 60 mins

PG / 30 mins

CTDK-ATION PG / 60 mins / E

RASIKKA RUSIKKA S4 EP1 & EP3

MYSTERY OF PYRAMIDS: Restoration of Khufu's Solar Boat

PG / 30 mins / E

PG / 2 Episodes / 30 mins each

PG / 60 mins / E+

LAWAK KE DER TAK COVERLINE

SOUNDSTAGE

UNPLUGGED: Jaclyn Victor Ep32

2 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES

PG / 30 mins / E /

2 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

THE EIGHT SEASONS PG / 60 mins / E

korean

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KIDs

RUNNING MAN: Find a Spy PG / 60 mins / E+

RUSTY RIVETS 2 Episodes / 30 mins / E

CURI CURI CUTI: INDAH RUHAILA, BALI INDONESIA EP8

FAIRLY ODDPARENTS 2 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

PG / 30 mins / E /

SHIMMER AND SHINE

HARVEY BEAKS

1 Episode / 30 mins / E

2 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

WELCOME TO THE WAYNE

DIDI & FRIENDS

1 Episode / 30 mins / E

3 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

BUNSEN IS A BEAST

SUNNY DAY

1 Episode / 30 mins / E

Science & Tech RE-THINK PG / 30 mins / E

COFFEE IN ASIA PG / 60 mins

DI BALIK TAWA: Dzawin EP1 PG / 30 mins / E

NGAROOT EP1

EXTREME ROADTRIP: MARANG, TERENGGANU EP4 PG / 30 mins / E /

PG / 30 mins / E /

PESTA MUDA MUDI PG / 60 mins / E /

SATAY With Rhys Williams

NATURAL WORLD

FRENCH

IATA AWARENESS

MIXER S7 EP5

PG / 1 min 3 seconds / E

PG / 30 mins

UNITED FOR WILDLIFE PG / 1 min 7 seconds / E

PG / 5 mins / E+ /

FROM ABYSSINIA TO ETHIOPIA PG / 60 mins

MEDITERRANEAN – OUR SEA TO US ALL EP1 PG / 60 mins / E

LIFESTYLE Enrich & Hi-5 team up for Song of The Week PG / 30 mins / E

A CRAZY DAY IN CHIANG MAI PG / 60 mins / E

FOOD’S GREATEST HITS PG / 30 mins / E

WORLD MARKET PG / 60 mins / E

PLANET OF TASTES: AUSTRALIA. SYDNEY. A FISH DAY PG / 30 mins / E

OFF THE MAP WITH SHANNEN & HOLLY

SHOWBIZ

arabic

HOLLYWOOD 10 BEST: GLAM DOWN FOR OSCAR

GHASSAN KANAFANI

PG / 30 mins / E

GLOBE TREKKER: BRADLEY COOPER PG / 60 mins / E

PG / 60 mins / E

ENRICH BRAND VIDEO PG / 30 mins / E

HOLLYWOOD 10 BEST: HOTTEST GUYS

DELICACY HUNTER: On The Silk Road PG / 60 mins / E

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LIFE HACKS LIVE: CHRISTINE LAGARDE PG / 30 mins / E

sports WORLD CUP POSTCARDS: 2018 FIFA World Cup Russia PG / 60 mins / E

RELIGIOUS GOD'S HOUSES ROSE WITH HONOR PG / 30 mins / E

Travel Fly high with Hi-5 & Enrich Juniors

PG / 60 mins / E

WORLD TRAVELS ON THE CITIES' ROOFTOPS: NEW YORK PG / 60 mins / E

FOOTBALL'S GREATEST STAGE PG / 30 mins / E

HISTORY EMPIRE BUILDERS - EGYPT PG / 60 mins / E

JAPAN BACK TO THE ROOTS PG / 60 mins / E

PG / 30 mins / E

TOYOTA 86 CHAMPIONSHIP

PG / 30 mins / E

PG / 2 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

PG / 60 mins

PG / 30 mins / E

MY FLOATING HOME

BUSINESS

‫ينافنك لئاسر‬

INSIDE NATURE’S MARVELS EP1 & EP2

MAVCOM

PG / 5 mins / E

MYSTERIES OF THE STONE AGE EP1 PG / 60 mins / E

AMSTERDAM, LONDON, NEW YORK: THE MAGNIFICIENT THREE EP1 PG / 60 mins / E

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Audio on-demand

Bil Musa’s Young Adults is playing onboard this month. We spoke to the singer-songwriter about the inspiration behind the album and why it is about growing up.

How did you get into singing and songwriting?

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Ever since I started playing the piano, I always wrote songs. So, songwriting was something that I've always done, it’s just that I did not write down or record any of my songs until I was much older. Singing is also something I only realised I was into at the end of secondary school. I tried doing covers and mash-ups for friends and they sort of encouraged me to write and sing more. Who are your musical influences?

I'm very much into songs that evoke a lot of emotions in a listener. So I would say Adele, Sam Smith, Lana Del Rey and Jhene Aiko. At the same time, I also like songs that are cool and fun or have a lot of character. I'm very into Dua Lipa's work right now. What was the inspiration behind the album, Young Adults?

Young Adults is the perfect example of "art imitates life". It's inspired by young adults – myself, my friends, cousins around my age, my peers, the people I work with – everyone I surround myself with and their struggles with commitment, relationships, money, responsibilities, and transitioning

into an adult. It can get really tough and sometimes you feel like you can't talk to anyone about it but when you write songs about it, it really helps as a form of selfexpression.

MEMORIES

including... Bil Musa, Camila Cabello (above), Isac Elliot, First Aid Kit, Craig David, Janice, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Miguel, G-Eazy, N.E.R.D, Pitbull, Little Mix, Kygo, Kelsea Ballerini, Paloma Faith, Chris Brown, Guy Sebastian, Grace VanderWaal

including... Taylor Dayne (above), Electric Light Orchestra, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Eurythmics, Boston, Barbra Streisand, John Denver, Odyssey, Roy Orbison, Jeff Lynne's ELO, Scorpions, Daryl Braithwaite, The Pointer Sisters, Midnight Oil, Nena, Liza Minnelli

Jazz

Malay

including... Till Bronner & Dieter Ilg (above), Christian McBride, Big Band, Dizzy Gillespie, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Jack DeJohnette, Larry Grenadier, John Medeski & John Scofield, Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Gabin, Bria Skonberg

including... Shima (above), Amy Mastura, Aubrey Suwito & Friends with The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Sheila Majid, Malique, Altimet, iamNEETA, Ziana Zain, Jacyln Victor, Wings, Alif Satar, Aishah, Aliff Aziz, Gerhana Ska Cinta

KIDs

indonesian

including... DreamWorks Trolls - The Beat Goes On! (Music From S1) (above), SpongeBob SquarePants, The New Musical, Little Feet Music, Roshan Treasuriwala, Annabelle Ferro, My Little Pony: The Movie

including... Novita Dewi (above), Audy, Rendy Pandugo, Isyana Sarasvati, Astrid, Gita Gutawa, Judika, Sheila On 7, Susah Sinyal (OMPS)

You’ve often been compared to Yuna. How do you feel about that?

I'll take it as a positive thing to be compared to someone who has made a name for herself, not only in Malaysia but overseas as well, especially despite having to battle so many stigmas. I listened to her songs when I was in school and I thought she was great. I still do. Aside from your music career, you also juggle other jobs. How do you balance between the two?

This is a question I struggle to answer! Most of the time, my head is just above the water but I'm surviving. It gets overwhelming at times, considering I still have to spend time with my family and friends, maintain a social life and try to keep fit in the middle of it all. It's mostly a mental game, and to be honest, I like being busy. People who know me well will know this because I'm a restless person. I just have to keep my focus and try my best to be on top of things. InsyaAllah, it will all be worth it!

The Time is Now – Craig David The Time Is Now is Craig David’s seventh studio album and features an array of guest appearances by the likes of JP Cooper, Bastille and AJ Tracey. The album contains notably less U.K. garage than its predecessor and instead features trendy and contemporary sounds from the charts. Of this album, David says, “This is authentic me, doing what I love, just like I did when I was an unknown artist.”

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The hits

nasyid

including... Inteam, Mesut Kurtis, Gigi, Raef, Haddad Alwi, Hafiz Hamidun, Maher Zain, Ustaz Abdullah Fahmi, The Muhibbain, Nowseeheart, Lah Ahmad, Harris J, Brothers

club

(Not available in A350)

including... Kygo, Groove Armada, Four Tet, Maya Jane Coles, Makoto, Bonobo, DJ Shadow, RAC, Nu:Logic, Leftfield, Roland Tings, Cosmic Gate, Lisa Stansfield, Lane 8, Fred V & Grafix, Mirami, Faithless, Ultra Worldwide Asia

relax

(Not available in A350)

including... Michelle Qureshi, Fiona Joy, Sherry Finzer, Music To Relax To, Music To Sleep By, Classical Chill, Sleep Music, Music For The Mind: Classical Music For Your Well-Being, The Dream Concert Live From The Great Pyramids Of Egypt

Rhythm & Blues (Not available in A350)

including... Nai Palm, Johnny Jenkins, Charlie Wilson, Gabriel Garzon-Montano, Tuxedo, Alicia Keys, Usher, Craig David, Izzy Bizzu, Stan Walker, Music From The American Epic Sessions (Deluxe)

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Ultimate Collection, A Street Cat Named Bob (OMPS), The Girl On The Train

Audio on-demand + Radio Channels

MANDARIN

world

soundtrack (Not available in A350)

Radio Channels

chart toppers

including... Allen Su (above), Julia Peng, Rainie Yang, Eric Chou, Princess Ai Tai, Eagle Pan, A-Lin, Jian Cui, Jeff Chang, Joshua Jin, Jolin Tsai, Luo Tian Yi, Kit Chan, Wei Jen Yuan, Xue Zhi Qian, Victor Wong, Evan Yo, Eve Ai, Coco Lee, Princess Ai, Lee Hom, Hu Xia

including... Eros Ramazzotti (above), Nadir, At Adau, AkashA, Julio Iglesias, Humood Alkhuder, Santana

Cantonese

Light & Easy (Not available in A350)

including... Blade Runner 2049 (OMPS) (above), Moonlight Cinema, War For The Planet Of The Apes (OMPS), John Williams & Steven Spielberg: The Ultimate Collection, Veeram - Macbeth (OMPS), A Street Cat Named Bob (OMPS), The Girl On The Train (OMPS)

classical

including... Paloma Faith, Craig David feat Goldlink, First Aid Kit, Midnight Fusic, Justin Timberlake, Camila Cabello, The Vaccines, AJ x Deno, Janice, One Bit x Noah Cyrus, Shift K3Y, MGMT, Punctual feat. Skinny Living, Kid Ink, Arcade Fire, Example, Ayo & Teo, The Shins, Roland Tings feat HIGH HØØPS

malay favourites including... Altimet feat. Imran Ajmain, Jaz, Azharina, Astrid, Yuna, Black & Malique, Ardhito Pramono, Fiqri Jelani, Azie, Exists, AVIDA, Sweet Charity, Wings, BrooTwinz, Aina, Spring, Gerhana Skacinta, Ram Isaac feat Ain Wawa

including... Phil Lam (above), Jason Chan, Sandy Lam, Ashia, Leon Lai, Cass Phang, Ekin Cheng, Angela Pang, GEM Tang

hindi

including... Michael Bolton (above), Boyz II Men, Bob Dylan, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, Omar Kamal, The Fray, Cliff Richard, The Piano Guys, Il Divo, Natalie Imbruglia, #Voices, Ultimate … Chillout, Absolute Acoustic, The Celtic Songbook

country

(Not available in A350)

including... New Year's Concert 2018 (above), Lang Lang, Yo-Yo Ma, Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, The Great Luciano Pavarotti, Olga Peretyatko, Khatia Buniatishvili, 2CELLOS, Amy Dickson, Francesco Grillo, West Australian Symphony Orchestra

playlist

(Only available in A350)

hindi rhythmS including... Shivam Pathak, Nusrat Fateh Ali Khan, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Arijit Singh, Badshah Feat Major Lazer, Gop Feat. Badshah, Sharib Toshi, Sunidhi Chauhan & Sharib Sabri, Nucleya & Benny Dayal, Guru Randhawa Feat Arjun, Sunny Boi Singh

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pop asia including... SINQMIN feat. Jvcki Wai, Candy Lo, CoCo Lee, EXID, Leaves Black, Ekin Cheng, Deserts Xuan, Suchmos, MAN WITH A MISSION feat. Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, RIRI, Dok2, Le Yang, Julia Peng, Rainie Yang, Goowoolim, End of the World, Eric Chou, J.Sheon

GOLDEN ERA including... Yours Truly Arijit Vol.2

(above), Jab Harry Met Sejal (OMPS),

T-Series Mixtape, Dear Zindagi, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Yours Truly Pritam, To My Valentine (Punjabi Love Songs), 50 Glorious Musical Years (The Complete Works), Kaabil, Tum Bin 2, Tutak Tutak Tutiya, Sanam Re, Dilwale, Tamasha

Tamil

including... Absolute Best of 2017, Mersal (OMPS), Kaatru Veliyidai, They've Got The Moves: Suriya, 20 Biggest Hits: Harris Jayaraj Vol. 1, Summer Acoustic – Tamil, Tamil Beats, Thodari, Kollywood, Varuthapadatha Vaalibar Sangam

japanese

including... MIREI, LiSA, Mika Nakashima, Kousuke Atari, ClariS, X JAPAN, Sekai No Owari

including... Dixie Chicks (above), Kelsea Ballerini, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Luke Combs, Tammy Wynette, Brad Paisley, Rodney Crowell, Nikki Lane, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Ward Thomas, Dolly Parton, Jake Owen, The Highwaymen, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Willie Nelson, Johnny Cash

korean

including... EXID, Ahn Ye Eun, Year7 Class1, J_ust, Minzy, Soo-Bong Shim, Jung Dongha & Oh Jun Sung, Crayon Pop, Strongest Deliveryman (Music from the Original TV Series)

comedy

(Not available in A350)

including... Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara, Joan Rivers, Jonathan Winters, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Bob Elliott & Ray Goulding, Bocey

including... Sick Music 2018 (above), I Love the 80's, Old Time Memories 2.0, Ultimate … Chillout, Absolute Best of 2017, Ultra Worldwide Asia: 2017, Moonlight Cinema, Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives, Music For The Mind: Classical Music For Your Well-Being

Talk Radio

(Only available in A350)

including... Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara, Joan Rivers, Jonathan Winters, Bob Elliott & Ray Goulding

Rock

(Only available in A350)

including... Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Joe Satriani, Evanescence, Jeff Lynne's ELO, Scorpions, David Gilmour, Nothing But Thieves, Foo Fighters, Grizzly Bear, Gang Of Youths, Cage The Elephant

Audio On-Demand segments depend on your aircraft type. Please refer to your in-flight entertainment system to see which segments are available to you.

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including... Patti Smith Group, Boz Scaggs, George Michael & Aretha Franklin, Toto, Billy Joel, Sade, REO Speedwagon, Starship, Bonnie Tyler, Sabrina, Céline Dion, Daryl Braithwaite, The Byrds, The Outfield, Wild Cherry, Journey, Dolly Parton & Kenny Rogers, Backstreet Boys, Carly Simon, Savage Garden, Bros

ROCK ARENA including... Aerosmith, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Jeff Buckley, Eels, Wheatus, End of the World, The Shins, Jimi Hendrix, Santana, Joe Satriani, Foo Fighters, Man With A Mission feat Tokyo Ska Paradise Orchestra, Judas Priest, Primal Scream, Quiet Riot, Survivor, Editors, The Vaccines, Jack's Band, Luna, Cheap Trick, Manic Street Preachers

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

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Handset instructions

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

First & Business Class A380

All passengers B737-800 & A330

Economy Class A380

Business Class & Extra Legroom Seats A350-900

First Class A350-900

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On reverse

*For Economy Class passengers, access to in-flight entertainment and service functions is via the seatback touch screen monitor.

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

5. Channel UP/DOWN

5. 頻道 UP/DOWN

6. Volume UP/Down

6. 音量 UP/DOWN

Control Paddle*

7. Brightness UP/DOWN 8. Button Disabled 9. Select/Start* 10. Enter* 11. Game Controls* 12. Audio/Video Controls To Rewind, Play/Pause, Forward and Stop for Audio/Video.

7. 亮度 UP/DOWN 8. 呼叫乘務員/取消 9. 選擇/開始* 10. 確認* 11. 遊戲控制* 12.

4. 読書用ライトON/OFF 5. チャンネルUP/DOWN 6. 音声ボリュームUP/DOWN 7. 明るさUP/DOWN 8. 乗務員呼び出し/取消 9. 選択/スタート* 10. 入力* 11. ゲームコントロール* 12.

13.

14.

14. Screen ON/OFF button To switch the Interactive screen ON/OFF.

15.

15. Home button Shortcut to go to Main Menu.

16.

13. Back button To go to previous screen.

16. QWERTY keyboard - B738/A333 17. Magnetic card reader

17.

* Not on the Inseat System

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SEEN+HEARD

Happenings In Malaysia + Around The World

Lucky Ones

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Winners of Malaysia Airports’ Spend & Win contest pose with (fourth from left) Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad Senior General Manager for Commercial Services, Mohammad Nazli Aziz, and (fourth from right) Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad Managing Director, Datuk Badlisham Ghazali. First prize winner Riyo Kawakami (with mock key) won a Lamborghini Huracan Spyder.

Perfect Pairing Yong Yoon Li, Executive Director of Royal Selangor International, and Hugh Koh, Co-Founder of Pestle & Mortar Clothing, at the launch of the limited edition RSXPMC collection of merchandise featuring embedded bespoke Royal Selangor pewter pieces.

A Paws-Perous Year

First In The Market (From left) Daren Victor, Head of Marketing (Prepaid and Postpaid); Azwan Khan Osman Khan, Deputy Chief Executive Officer, Business Operations, Celcom Axiata Berhad; and Zuwairi Zakaria, Head of Pricing and Retail Marketing, at the launch of Celcom FIRST™, a postpaid plan that rewards subscribers with lifestyle privileges.

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Owners, directors and guests of One World Hotel flank family matriarch Puan Sri Cheng Gek Hong as a pair of lions from the Khuan Loke Dragon and Lion Dance Association present a “platter of prosperity” consisting of mandarin oranges, bananas, pineapples, pomelo and green lettuce to symbolise good fortune and prosperity in the new lunar year.

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