Going Places August 2015

AUGUST 2015

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CELEBRATING MALAYSIA’S CULTURAL DIVERSITY � KL’S HEART BEATS IN THE GOLDEN TRIANGLE �

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In conjunction with Malaysia’s Independence Day on 31 Aug, we thought it fitting to feature the country’s ethnic diversity on the cover, and dedicate the entire issue to Malaysia. We hope you enjoy this issue of Going Places.

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MALAYSIA AIRLINES GUIDE

News and announcements from Malaysia Airlines

Everything you need to know about flying with us

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oneworld GUIDE

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SELECT

The benefits of the oneworld alliance

Our in-flight entertainment guide

Regulars

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REMEDY

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INDULGE

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MUST-HAVES

Wellness package at The Banjaran resort; skincare from Skeyndor; and a mighty Mangosteen drink to fight free radicals

Bold and glamorous covetables from Malaysian designers to turn heads

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CELEBRATING DIVERSITY

UK photographer Simon Bond documents the uniquely different Malaysian culture

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KL welcomes Huckleberry Food & Fare and Brats; while Melbourne shows why it’s the Coffee Capital of Australia

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Saturday Night Fever arrives on Malaysian shores, while the world’s largest arts festival returns to Edinburgh

INSPIRE Art tours and exhibitions to see in New York, London, and Germany this month

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ON THE GO

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GLOBAL CITIZEN

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12 HOURS

SPOTTED!

New cafés sweeten the charm in the historical city of Malacca

We cast the spotlight on Maya Ubud Resort and Spa in Bali; Grand Plaza Kensington; and Loke Thye Kee in Penang

Handy gadgets, skincare and Breitling’s Superocean Chronograph M2000 for your next holiday

Two expats tell us what they love about Kuala Lumpur

Getting the most out of 12 hours in Penang

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GOLDEN TRIANGLE

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ENTERPRISING CHEF

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DEVILISH TREATS

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KL’s most happening shopping and entertainment hub has everything for everyone

Sherson Lian shows us why he’s a TV personality and a celebrity chef rolled into one

Cake shops are sprouting like mushrooms around KL

UP IN THE CLOUDS Get refreshed at 1,500 metres above sea level in Cameron Highlands

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DOKTOR GASING

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INDIGENOUS BEATS

The greatest music festival in Borneo is back!

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to communicate and be understanding. It is essential to have an open mind and make an effort to overcome them.

SHORT FILM

FROM LUNDANG WITH LOVE

To pay homage to the more than 40-year flagship Kuala Lumpur-London route, Malaysia Airlines has produced another short film, this time featuring a heartwarming love story between a UK-born engineer in London and a pretty Malay doctor in the small town of Kota Bahru in the northern state of Kelantan.

Lundang To Newcastle tells the true love story between Aadil Marzani and Nik Athirah, debunking the proverb ‘out of sight, out of mind’ and proving that love truly knows no boundaries. The pair, who will marry this month, tells us how it all started.

You guys were sort of “introduced” over Facebook. What was it about each other that just clicked for you?

AADIL: It was that time of the year when people uploaded their graduation photos on Facebook. One of my relatives had just graduated from Trinity College Dublin. There was a cute lady standing next to my relative and I thought this girl is really pretty. She has this simple yet eye-catching smile. I privately messaged my relative to ask about her and she came back to me with the green light.

After discussing with my relative about how I should approach her over Facebook, I ‘maned’ up and went for it. Athirah used to think I was a boring and serious person. It took me a while to win her over until she saw the funny side of me. I think that’s the difficult part of trying to get to know somebody over an electronic device, it’s not the same as

seeing the person’s emotion face to face.

ATHIRAH: I remember it was after my graduation from Trinity College Dublin. I received a text from my close friend asking on behalf of her relative if he could get to know me. My first response was “Wow, this is weird, but I guess there is no harm in making new friends, right?” This went on for a few months until I had the courage to meet up with him in person. And I’m glad I did because I have never met someone who is so fair and honest like Aadil. It is so easy to open up to him.

Were there any cultural differences you had to overcome as a couple?

AADIL & ATHIRAH: There are many and we’re still uncovering them. Having been born and raised in opposite parts of the world, there are many things that are alien to us. In order to overcome these differences, it is important

What are you looking forward to the most after getting married this month?

AADIL: The wedding is in Kelantan, so I’m mostly looking forward to nasi kerabu.

I think that’s what drew me first toward a Kelantanese wife! Just kidding. What we are looking forward to is getting the opportunity to travel together. Athirah’s travelled to many places during her university years, so she has promised to take me to all the places she’s been to.

ATHIRAH: It’s amazing to think that we only got to see each other once a year and yet, we managed to come this far. But they say that distance makes the heart grows fonder. I’m really looking forward to seeing Aadil again in person, and hopefully, we‘ll travel together after the wedding.

Complete this sentence: “Home is …”

AADIL: Home is when I’m around the people I care for the most. I move around a lot for work so the feeling of home is never that roof over my head. It’s that place when you can let your guard down and be free.

ATHIRAH: Home is where your loved one is.

It is not fixed to a place but rather to the person you love.

To watch the video, go to youtube.com/ malaysiaairlines

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OFFICIAL AIRLINE

Malaysia Airlines is proud to be the official airline for the ASEAN Summit for which Malaysia is the Chairman of the regional grouping this year. With the overarching theme ‘People-centred ASEAN’, Malaysia will drive the agenda to provide more opportunities for people to interact for better governance, transparency, higher standards of living, sustainable development, strengthening the role of women, and creating opportunities for youths.

Malaysia will host ASEAN Leaders as well as ASEAN Dialogue Partners in Kuala Lumpur in November 2015 for the 27th ASEAN Summit aimed at the establishment and realisation of an ASEAN Community. ASEAN Foreign Ministers will also meet at the 48th ASEAN Foreign Ministers Meeting as well as the Post Ministerial Conference with 10 Dialogue Partners of ASEAN from 1–6 August in Kuala Lumpur. Other meetings to be held are the East Asia Summit Foreign Ministers Meeting and the ASEAN Regional Forum. asean.org

Maestro of classical Indian dance, Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, has curated an exciting collection of acts for the Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival, themed ‘DiverseCity’, in September. He speaks to us about India, and why he chose the acts he has lined up.

Name three of the best things that have come out of India for you.

A. Depth of understanding and involvement with my art B. Yoga C. Reaffirmation of human values Name three of your favourite places to visit in India.

A. Hampi for the garland of historical/ archaeological wonders from the Vijayanagar empire. Taking a coracle (round shaped floating vessel) along the Tungabhadra river running through it is a memorable and unique experience.

B. Puri (Odisha) is an authentic medieval city.

I never tire of going round and checking the multitude of traditional vendors along the main trunk road in front of the Jagannath temple.

C. Pondicherry, where the cultural encounter between Indian and French sensibilities, especially around the quaint French quarters, is full of intriguing surprises.

The best vegetarian restaurant you’ve been to in India is …

I actually love vegetarian Ashram food. I prefer just simple sattvic food, not the overly cooked or overly spiced vegetarian spreads generally dished out in restaurants.

Why did you choose the following acts from India for the KL International Arts Festival?

A. The ASEEMA Trust: VR Devika, the director of Aseema Trust, used to invite my Sutra dance ensemble to perform for the children in SOS villages in Madras, where children saved from dire circumstances are looked after and brought up by surrogate mothers in more congenial households. Devika is a cultural activist and compelling story-teller who communicates with children well. She has worked with traditional performing art genres and has endeavoured to empower both art and artists by making them relevant to the contemporary communities.

B. Suresh Kaliyath: Suresh is an intense dance-theatre artist specialising in

Ottanthulal, a solo form of Kerala/ Malayalam traditional performing arts, and is able to traverse both the traditional and modern realms, which is what DiverseCity is about.

C. Sangeetha Isvaran: Though based in traditional performing arts, Sangeetha has made the quantum jump of being able to transcend her technique and communicate with the community with her art. Her works grapple with many social contemporary issues which impinge on traditional and urban communities. diversecity.my

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CODESHARE

BETTER CONNECTIONS

Malaysia Airlines’ tie-up with French national railway SNCF has made travelling around France more convenient. A single booking will fly passengers from Malaysia to Paris’ Charles de Gaulle (CDG) airport, and straight onto the high-speed TGV train to 19 French provinces, and vice versa. Bloggers, Kampung Boy City Gal (kampungboycitygal.com) will be sharing their experience flying Malaysia Airlines from Kuala Lumpur to Paris and thereafter, around France with SNCF, highlighting its comfort, food and the breath-taking view of the French countryside from aboard the train this August. Follow them on Instagram (@kampungboycitygal) or Facebook (facebook.com/kampungboycitygal) for updates on their trip. Malaysia Airlines flies direct to Paris daily, with the train/flight bimodal service departing from 19 TGV train stations. Refer to the step-by-step guide below for the service.

Travelling to France:

• At the check-in desk of the foreign departure airport, tag baggage with ‘CDG’ instead of the IATA code of the French train station.

• Upon arrival at CDG, retrieve baggage after passport control.

• Walk to SNCF Station located between 2 C-D and 2 E-F by following the ‘railway station’ signs: (use the CDGVAL to go from Terminal 1 to Terminal 2).

• Go down to Level 2 and proceed to the dedicated TGV AIR counter. Produce e-ticket or ID card to receive a TGV boarding pass.

• Validate the pass at one of the yellow validation machines located near the departure platform.

• Board train with baggage.

Departing from France: • At the departure train station, proceed to TGV AIR counter.

Produce e-ticket or ID card to receive a TGV boarding pass (at least 20 minutes prior to departure).

• Validate the pass at one of the yellow validation machines located near the departure platform.

• Board the train with baggage. For safety reasons, SNCF is not allowed to check in baggage.

• At CDG, proceed to the Malaysia Airlines counter at Terminal 1.

• Drop off baggage.

• Proceed to departure gate and board flight.

ENRICH JUNIOR

GIMME FIVE

Members of Enrich Junior, Malaysia Airlines’ membership programme for children, had the chance to watch the cast of the popular children’s television show Hi-5 in concert in Jakarta, for which the airline was a cosponsor. Going Places interviews the five group members.

Being an Enrich Junior member is a lot of fun. What’s the funnest part of being in Hi-5?

STEVIE NICHOLSON: Everything we do is fun!

We sing, we dance, we tour the world and the most fun is we get to meet the children! We meet children from all around the world! They are all unbelievable! They’re full of energy, they’re always smiling and during the show they’re all excited to see us.

How do you want to inspire children?

TANIKA ANDERSON: I think the children inspire us! When we look at them, we see how much fun they’re having, how much they smile just to be happy. And I think that’s what makes Hi-5 very special. And that reminds

you to be happy all the time no matter how old you are, you don’t have to ‘grow up’, just be kids forever, having fun all the time.

How has it been since joining Hi-5?

DAYEN ZHENG: This is my fourth year in Hi-5, and it has been a fun four years so far!

What fun things do you like to do on holiday?

MARY LASCARIS: I love to spend time with my family. When I’m at the house, I’ll sit on the couch and stay in my pajamas all day! But I also like to go to the beach on a hot sunny day, I like picnics, I like airplanes, I like everything!

What’s the best part about being in Hi-5?

AINSLEY MELHAM: The best part about being in Hi-5 is that the children recognise you when you’re in the studio, and when they see you, they say “Hey you’re not that tall like I see you on the TV show” so the excitement that we see in their eyes is the best part for me.

Hi-5 are loved by children the world over, are there any special children in your life?

STEVIE NICHOLSON: I think all the kids are special, especially when you’re up on stage and they grab your hands and say “I know you!” I think they’re all incredible and I feel that we learn so much from the children.

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SKINCARE

FIRST AID

SKINCARE

TRAVEL PARTNERS Treat dehydrated skin as a result of long flights with this dynamic duo from Skeyndor.

The Thermal Concentrate Water contains spring water with a balanced composition of salts and minerals that gives skin some relief in drying conditions. The Power Hyaluronic Booster helps fix skin for the long-haul as a hydrating serum treatment for dry skin. skeyndor.com

WELLNESS

GOING LUNAR The Lunar Experience package at The Banjaran resort in the northern Malaysian state of Perak allows guests to experience everything its wellness centre has to offer while enjoying the full moon’s rays. Guests may choose to use the thermal steam cave, meditation and crystal caves, foot reflexology walk, hot springs dipping pools, ice pool, Doctor Fish Pool with Turkish Garra Rufa fish or the geothermal heated swimming pool. The package also includes healthy snacks and beverages and a departure gift, and is valid on upcoming anticipated full moon dates of 30 August, 25 September, 27 October and 26 November. thebanjaran.com

SUPPLEMENT

The basic principle behind Sulwhasoo’s First Care Activating Serum EX is to treat skin by boosting its natural functions.

Its JAUM Balancing Complex includes ingredients such as Peony, Sacred Lotus, Solomon’s seal, White Lily and Rehmannia in a formula that helps to boost and optimise skin’s balance to be more receptive to skincare products, thus promoting each product’s efficacy. sulwhasoo. com.my

SCENT

MIGHTY MANGOSTEEN

CITRUS JUICE

The Ostania Mangosteen Amrita is a super beverage made from combining the flesh of the mangosteen fruit and its skin to double the potency of its antioxidant properties. Regular consumption is touted to relieve constipation, prevent the common flu and help hinder fatigue and lethargy.

Four new Eaux de Toilette from Diptyque share a common citrus base scent and serve as a quick pick-me-up on sluggish days. L’Eau de L’Eau refreshes with spicy notes, L’Eau de Neroli is a sweet floral scent, L’Eau Des Hesperides is more aromatic, while L’Eau de Tarocco is invigoratingly fruity. The scents come in 100ml EDT bottles as well as 20ml roll-ons.

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EAT

HUCKLEBERRY FOOD & FARE One of the hottest entries to the Kuala Lumpur dining scene is Huckleberry Food & Fare. Helmed by Mezze’s head chef Yves Pierre Renou alongside master baker Christophe Gros, the country-styled bakery café focuses on delivering hearty and wholesome breakfast, lunch and tea-time dishes. Among its highlights are Tunisian-inspired slow-braised tomato ragu; a Blackout Chocolate Cake made from 70 percent dark chocolate; chilli cheese toast that incorporates béchamel with sambal; and a wide range of pastries and breads, from sourdough breads to croissants to Valrhona pain au chocolat. huckleberry.my

TREND

COFFEE, MELBOURNE-STYLE Melbourne is undoubtedly the Coffee Capital of Australia, importing over 30,000 kilogrammes of beans each day to satisfy the city’s caffeine obsession. To prove the point, Tourism Australia brought in popular Melbourne cafés, LuxBite and St Ali, for a unique coffee-and-dessert pairing session. With sugary sensations that include coconut and kaffir lime panna cotta; peanut butter parfait and salted caramel; raspberry, lychee and rose petals; and a chocolate ‘flower’ that opens up in a vanilla ‘soup’ created

by LuxBite’s Malaysian co-owner, pastry chef Bernard Chu, and matched with St Ali’s own Orthodox Blend served by its Head of Coffee and World Brewers Cup Champion, Matt Perger, the pairings paint a sweet picture of what the coffee scene in Melbourne has to offer its visitors. stali.com.au luxbite.com.au

EAT

BRATS Taman Paramount in Petaling Jaya is getting a hip young vibe of late, thanks to a spate of new restaurants. Among them is Brats, which specialises in artisanal hot dogs with a difference – not least because of its art-gallery-like setting. Its custom-made sausages are blended with a variety of herbs and ingredients like walnut and coriander; mango and jalapeno; and sun-dried tomatoes and mushrooms. Hot dogs can be topped with chopped onions, caramelised onions, peppers, mustard or ketchup, or served simply in a bun.

11 Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

FESTIVAL

MAINE LOBSTER FESTIVAL There’s no better time to indulge in one of the world’s favourite crustaceans than during the Maine Lobster Festival. Now in its 68th year, the festival will feature 20,000 pounds of lobster ready to be eaten from morning till night, alongside a host of events, including live entertainment, and a Food Network cooking contest. The menu includes not only lobster dinners, but also steamed clams, Fisherman’s platters, crab cakes, Shore dinners, fried shrimp, fried haddock, and fried calamari.

29 July – 2 Aug at Harbor Park, Rockland, Maine, USA mainelobsterfestival.com

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TURNING HEADS

Malaysian designers play it bold and glamorous this season

BERNARD CHANDRAN DURRAH

MODERN BLING London-based Malaysian jewellery designer Durrah Khalil has been in love with jewellery since she was a little girl.

She cut her teeth in gemology at renowned jewellery houses Mouwad and Tiffany & Co before continuing her studies at the Gemological Institute of America and London’s University of the Arts. Branching out on her own, Durrah has launched her own range of products designed using precious and semi-precious materials that she describes as “being essentially classic with a touch of modern edginess”.

INNER BEAUTY For his 2015-2016 Ready-to-Wear collection, designer Bernard Chandran draws upon a woman’s inner strength to create modern and chic pieces that are feminine yet confident thanks to bold lines, bright colours and twists on classic designs. bernardchandran.com

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NELISSA HILMAN

SPORTY GLAM FARAH KHAN

LOOKING EAST The works of Japan’s most famous artist, Katsushika Hokusai, were the inspiration behind Farah Khan’s Fall/Winter 2015 collection, most notably where Hokusai’s The Great Wave off Kanagawa was reintepreted into contemporary print designs and artfully embellished to create the sleek and glamorous looks the Farah Khan brand is known for. farahkhan.com

Footwear designer Nelissa Hilman takes inspiration from the sporty chic and utilitarian glamour of the latest collection from local brand Dude & the Duchess, in her second collaboration with the clothing brand’s Creative Director, Jonathan Liang.

Embossed snake leather in bright fluorescent colours with oversized buckle detailing lends a hard edge to a fashionista’s chic. nelissahilman.com

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INDONESIA

HOLISTIC EXPERIENCE The Maya Ubud Resort and Spa in Bali, a tranquil riverside sanctuary on the edge of the main ‘town’ of Ubud famous for its paddy fields and artisan craftworks, was recently named 15th among the Top 25 Hotels in Indonesia by TripAdvisor Travelers’ Choice Awards 2015. Undoubtedly, its many attractive features, including its traditional-inspired architecture, close-to-nature landscaping, holistic spa menu and, of course, excellent amenities and service play a role in this recognition. Four food and beverage outlets serving local favourites and international cuisine, including nightly themed dinners, would whet any gastronomy cravings. Burn off the extra calories by participating in free or paid activities such as yoga for beginners, taichi, pilates, nature walk, meditation sessions, trekking tours, personalised fitness training and Balinese dance lessons on the resort grounds. Even a casual walk through the beautifully landscaped grounds would suffice for exercise, with paths taking you past the grand carved entrances of the exclusive villas, down to the spa and riverside café with the resort’s second pool situated right next to the Petanu river. A stay at the Maya Ubud would leave guests refreshed and rejuvenated thanks to the holistic lifestyle cleverly incorporated into the resort’s everyday undertakings. mayaresorts.com

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CAPTURE THE FUN Available from now till 15 September, Mandarin Oriental, Singapore is offering a Ready Set Go package, which includes two nights’ luxurious accommodation, delectable dining, a series of exhilarating action at Sentosa’s MegaZip Adventure Park, featuring the MegaZip Flying Fox, and other exciting challenges, access to Universal Studios Singapore® to enjoy a variety of performances, shows and rides, including the all-new Battlestar Galactica: HUMAN vs. CYLON™ roller coaster, and a GoPro HERO4 camera kit to record all the fun moments. mandarinoriental.com

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INNER-CITY LIVING The design of the Loke Thye Kee Residences, comprising five luxuriously appointed suites contained within a row of restored century-old shophouses along Penang Road in the heart of George Town in Penang, reflects the spirit of a bygone era but with a contemporary look. Each suite is preluded by a lush garden forecourt and a private balcony amidst the traditional shophouse courtyard and alleyway. The intimate boutique lodging is part of the Loke Thye Kee Heritage Village, which also houses a classic Hainanese-Chinese restaurant dating back to 1919, a traditional café, tea spa, rooftop grill and bar, art gallery, and heritage centre. lokethyekee.com/residences

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LONDON CALLING Nestled within the exclusive district of Kensington and Chelsea, the newly renamed Grand Plaza Kensington is an elegant and charming 62-room boutique hotel that offers sophisticated decorated accommodation, with an eclectic blend of contemporary design and lavish detail. Its central location provides easy access to various modes of transport such as buses, tube, and trains. Famous landmarks like the Royal Albert Hall and Kensington Palace are only minutes away. For families and large groups looking for a more homely stay, the Grand Plaza serviced apartments boast 200 studios, each with its own fully equipped kitchen, along with a wide range of amenities that allow guests to feel right at home. parkcitylondon.co.uk grand-plaza.co.uk

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ART ATTACK

© EDINBURGH FESTIVAL FRINGE SOCIETY

Dating back to 1947, the Edinburgh Festival Fringe takes place every year in August for three weeks, attracting over two million people to the largest arts festival in the world as thousands of performers take to hundreds of stages to present shows for every taste. From theatre, comedy and dance to circus, cabaret, musicals, opera and so much more, there’s something for everyone.

7-31 Aug throughout Edinburgh edfringe.com

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FORE! Don’t miss the action at the inaugural Vascory Classic, a USD750,000 golf tournament jointly sanctioned by the Asian Tour and Japan Golf Tour Organisation, which is expected to attract leading professional male golfers from the region, including the reigning Maybank Malaysian Open Champion, India’s Anirban Lahiri. Australia’s Scott Hend, six-time Asian Tour winner, will lead the international contingent.

20-23 Aug at Templer Park Country Club, Kuala Lumpur asiantour.com

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PARTY ANIMAL Entering its seventh year and introducing a new concept, Electric Zoo: Transformed promises to be bigger and better than ever, featuring an A-Z line-up of the most relevant artists and unique genres in the electronic music scene. It offers the massive crowd of 100,000 people expected from around the globe a chance to congregate, celebrate and connect at one of the world’s biggest music festivals.

4-6 Sep at Randall’s Island, New York electriczoofestival.com

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DISCO FEVER � MALAYSIA

SHOWCASING DIVERSITY The very first Kuala Lumpur International Arts Festival: DiverseCity 2015 aims to showcase the complex, rich and nuanced diversity of Malaysia through its performing arts and culture. The month-long celebration of dance, tradition, music, comedy and literature will be held across 20 venues in the city. Each genre is curated and produced by a leading practitioner, leading to an extraordinary line-up of performances from neighbouring countries and other parts of the world.

1 Sep-4 Oct throughout Kuala Lumpur diversecity.my

The internationally acclaimed Broadway and West End musical, Saturday Night Fever, makes its way to Malaysia’s dance floor for a spectacular show that is sure to transport audiences back to the infamous 70s disco era. With legendary choreography, glittering costumes, retro hairstyles and a repertoire of classic Bee Gees hits, jive dance to Tragedy, Stayin’ Alive, You Should Be Dancing, and more. Members of Malaysia Airlines’ loyalty programme, Enrich, are entitled to 20 percent off ticket prices.

There are also Enrich Miles to be won. Participate in the road show contest to win frequent flyer miles equivalent to three times return Business Class tickets to London.

4-13 Sep at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur milestone-production.com

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EXHIBITION

This month, London’s Royal Academy of Arts presents Joseph Cornell: Wanderlust, the UK’s first major retrospective of Joseph Cornell’s vast oeuvre in 35 years. Although he never travelled abroad and rarely ventured outside the city of New York, Cornell explored his wanderlust through art. Collecting bric-a-brac was integral to his creative process, and this exhibition focuses on his collages, films and box constructions, known as his ‘shadow boxes’, which are all assembled from found objects and materials. The items he collects reveal his wanderlust, with many pieces depicting foreign lands and cultures.

Until 27 Sep at The Royal Academy of Arts, The Sackler Wing, Burlington House, Piccadilly, London royalacademy.org.uk

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CORNELL’S TRAVELS

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QUAY TO SUCCESS Straits Quay, Penang’s one-of-a-kind seafront marina, brings you food, entertainment, shopping, and now, art in the form of exhibition space The Art Room. It serves as a platform for local creative talent, helping to boost the profile of those working in Southeast Asia. “We hope The Art Room will be a catalyst to spur creative development and at the same time, nurture public appreciation of the arts,“ says Emily Teh, Head of Retail and Commercial Activity at Eastern & Oriental Bhd, the company responsible for developing and running Straits Quay. The exhibition space is not just for established artists but budding creatives are encouraged to get in touch for the opportunity to showcase their work too. straitsquay.com

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If you’re en route to New York City, a visit to see Teresita Fernández’s free installation Fata Morgana in Madison Square Park is an absolute must.

Golden, mirrored discs cut into intricate shapes reminiscent of foliage hang like a canopy over the Park’s pathways, encasing passers-by below in a shimmering mirage. Award-winning artist Fernández, who is known for her public sculptures and unconventional use of material, says of the project: “My concept was to invert the traditional notion of outdoor sculpture by addressing all of the active walkways of the Park rather than setting down a sculptural element as its centre”. In Fata Morgana, Fernández has not only created a spectacular installation, but she also takes full advantage of the opportunity to create something that is not limited by space as is the case with regular galleries.

Until winter 2015/16 at Madison Square Park, Madison Ave, New York, NY 10010, United States madisonsquarepark.org

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Although he may be better known as keyboardist and producer for popular UK-based electronic band Ladytron, Reuben Wu is also an accomplished photographer. His personal series, An Uncommon Place, captures some of the most spectacular landscapes from all around the world. Although the terrain may be incredibly diverse, the images are linked by an eerie quality and a haunting sense of the unfamiliar. “Photographs, like music, can create an echo of a time and a place,” says Wu of his approach to his craft. “I am driven not just by the urge to create imagery, but by a desire to explore new places as if they were unknown territory.” reubenwu.com

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NIGHT AT THE MUSEUM Since its inception in 1997 as a small pop-up occasion in Berlin, the Long Night of Museums has blossomed into a city-wide celebration, with similar events popping up all around the globe. On 29 August, 80 of Berlin’s museums, exhibition spaces, archives and collections will open their doors well after dark offering visitors an alternative way to enjoy art. Attendees are encouraged to hold birthday celebrations and parties inside some venues, while late-night tours are held for those who wish to learn more about the artwork. The Long Night of Museums can be navigated by foot or by special shuttle bus service depending on how many galleries you wish to see.

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The Ren Flash Rinse is a gel that contains boswellic acid, magnesium and stabilised 10 percent vitamin C. When applied to the face and massaged with water, it activates in a flash to reduce signs of fatigue, photo-ageing and skin imperfections.

The formulation stimulates collagen production to aid skin elasticity and firmness, while at the same time reduces oxidative and UV damage. renskincare.com

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WHERE IT BEGAN

Tumi, a brand name derived from the moniker of a Peruvian icon, is returning to its roots for Autumn 2015. The season’s collection takes inspiration from the geography of Peru, with strong neutrals fused with pops of vibrant shades. The Alpha 2 Travel assortment, for example, introduces a colourway inspired by the caves in Cutervo National Park. The range for ladies is updated with prints reminiscent of rich Andean textiles. tumi.my

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ENTERTAINMENT MADE EASY Acer’s Revo One is small enough to be portable, yet it can stream powerful sound and highresolution visuals. Roughly the size of a large mug, the minicomputer is able to connect to a smartphone – which then allows it to be controlled remotely for the playback of films and music. Operates on the Intel Celeron 2957U clocked at 1.4GHz, inclusive of a 500GB HDD and 2GB DDR3 RAM. us.acer.com

Enjoy the delicate floral notes of Annick Goutal’s new perfumed body cream. La Rose contains Babassu oil that moisturises skin, plus vitamin E, allantoin and a touch of natural-origin mineral powder.

Apply over the entire body, paying particular attention to the arms, neck and bust for an intensified olfactory pleasure.

Its velvety texture is rich, nongreasy and absorbs quickly. annickgoutal.com/en

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ALL IN ONE Fire up your exercise routine with the Smart B-Trainer. This waterproof 16GB music player and fitness tracker from Sony is equipped with six different sensors, and offers real-time workout updates. Also includes a GPS tracker, heart rate monitor and voice coaching function. Users are able to keep track and store their stats through the accompanying app for Android and iOS devices. smartsports.sony.net/b-trainer

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LOVING KUALA LUMPUR

PHOTO COURTESY OF TOURISM MALAYSIA

Two expats recommend their favourite things to do in and around the city DEVAN VIDONDARAJA moved to Malaysia from Australia five years ago to reconnect with relatives, and to learn more about the country.

MARK O’DEA came to Malaysia two years ago to join the band, The London Boys. He now hosts two television programmes, The 8TV Quickie and ESPN FC. For a quick bite: MARK: is a fan of mamak roadside stalls scattered around KL. He says they serve decently priced food, and stalls remain open till the wee hours of the morning.

For gourmet burgers, he suggests myBurgerLab (myburgerlab.com) for their juicy patties served in freshly made charcoal buns.

DEVAN: loves Malaysian food, especially beef rendang, biryani rice and satay sold in the night market in the suburb of Taman Tun Dr Ismail on Sundays.

To hang out: DEVAN: prefers Publika (facebook.com/ PublikaGallery). As a family man, he is attracted to the shopping spot because of its chic eateries, cool cafés and numerous play areas for kids.

For a good night out: DEVAN: likes The Roof (theroof.com.my), Rootz (facebook.com/RootzclubKL), Marini’s On 57 (marinis57.com) and SkyBar for the great music, chic fit-out and fabulous crowd they pull in. According to him, service at

these establishments is always good, and the cuisine never disappoints.

Something for people of all ages?

MARK: says Sunway Lagoon (sunwaylagoon.com) has everything for everyone. Kids to teenagers and even adults can have a good time at the theme park with fun rides, shows, pools, and 5D cinemas.

To hang out with friends: MARK: says to try out KL’s latest craze – Escape Room (facebook.com/escaperoom. com.my) games where players are locked in a room and the only way to escape is to figure out clues to solve puzzles.

For short getaways: DEVAN: recommends The Chateau Spa and Organic Wellness Resort (thechateau. com.my) for the cool breeze and tranquil surroundings. Modelled after a medieval French castle, The Chateau is only an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur.

MARK: prefers the former tin mining town of Ipoh, Perak. He recommends Adeline’s Villa (adelinevilla.com), which provides a kampung-style homestay experience. “You will eat, sleep, drink and do activities that will make you feel utterly Malaysian-ised!” he says.

SPECIAL FEATURE

GLOBAL EXPANSION Driving growth from regional hub As senior partner and managing director for global consulting firm Frost & Sullivan, Manoj Menon was relocated to its Global Innovation Center in Iskandar, Johor to help clients achieve sustainable business growth.

narrowed the barriers to access talent.

Companies today are hiring strong talent regardless of their location.

Malaysia needs to continue being more open to global talent to stay relevant and competitive.

How does setting up the centre in Iskandar, Johor benefit the company, your clients as well as local talents?

You actively support TalentCorp’s initiatives, such as engaging Malaysians abroad. How far do you think Malaysian talents can go?

We aspire to make this regional centre a global hub of innovation for the company.

Its strategic location is of compelling value to us as well as to our clients. We have access to Singapore and a highly diverse Malaysian workforce known for its cross-cultural capabilities and adaptability. We aim to provide this as a benefit to our clients. There is incredible opportunity for local talent as we intend to drive accelerated global growth in this business from this location. They will have the opportunity to work on cutting edge research covering regional and global markets.

Malaysia celebrates 58 years of independence this year, how much has it progressed as a talent hub?

Although Malaysia has progressed, our competition has intensified even more.

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Frost & Sullivan has had a presence in Malaysia now for over two decades. We owe a large part of our success and growth in the region to our research hub first in Kuala Lumpur and now in Johor. We have several talented employees from the Malaysia office who have gone on to take up leadership positions in the company both on a regional level as well as on the global stage.

Would you encourage foreign talent to seek employment in Malaysia?

Malaysia is a beautiful country with wonderful infrastructure. Being strategically located in the heart of Southeast Asia, it is very convenient to do regional work and collaborate with the best in class around the world. The cost of living is also not very high, which makes 6:21 PMa good quality of life possible.

We strongly encourage foreign talent to

Name Manoj Menon Country of Origin India Company Frost & Sullivan Position Senior Partner & Asia Pacific Managing Director

consider Malaysia for their career growth.

ASEAN is going to be a key growth driver for the global economy in the next 10 years. Malaysia is at the heart of this wonderful opportunity and provides a great platform for those excited to do regional work.

How did TalentCorp’s Residence Pass-Talent (RP-T) programme help you transition towards working in Malaysia?

With the RP-T programme, I am able to contribute directly to the local talent transformation landscape through the robust expansion of our Global Innovation Center in Iskandar, Johor. I was also able to get social visit passes for my parents in addition to my family. This has simplified all the issues that typically accompany any change to a country.

The RP-T enables highly qualified expatriates to continue residing and working in Malaysia for up to ten years.

As it is personal to holder, it provides greater flexibility in terms of employment.

The RP-T is also extended to spouses and children (below 18 years old) of successful applicants, allowing their spouses to seek employment in Malaysia. Find out more about the RP-T at www.talentcorp.com.my.

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Uniquely Exotic

A guide to Penang’s must-see attractions, as recommended by the Concierge Desk of St Giles Wembley Text Julie Goh Illustration Nate Padavick

8am Start with a hearty breakfast at Wembley Cafe in St Giles Wembley (stgiles.com/penanghotels/the-wembley-hotel), then take a taxi to the UNESCO Heritage Trail to begin your discovery of Penang’s history and cultural heritage. Start at the iconic Queen Victoria Memorial Clock Tower, built in

If you’re spending more than 12 hours in Penang, stay at the centrally located St Giles Wembley or Cititel Express and let the Concierge Desks curate a guided tour of Penang’s hidden treasures for you

1897 to commemorate the 60th year of the Queen’s reign.

Then head to Fort Cornwallis, built in 1786, when Captain Francis Light first landed on Penang.

10am For insight into the life of an immigrant from China who later became a local captain of industry, step into the House of Yeap Chor Ee (houseyce.com).

Yeap arrived in Penang in 1885.

The building, his first home, was turned into a Social History Gallery in 2008. Once done, walk toward the Esplanade to admire the handsome Victorianstyle Penang Island City Hall building. Constructed in 1903, it is one of the first in George Town to be completely fitted with electric lights and fans.

11.30am For a glimpse of what used to be a 19th-century Chinese courtyard house, take a short taxi ride to Leith Street for The Blue Mansion (thebluemansion. com.my). Built over seven years, the two-storey house was the former residence of Cheong Fatt Tze, a prominent figure in the Penang Straits Settlement. It is now a boutique hotel housing beautiful antique furniture, and traditional Chinese costumes, among other highlights.

12.30pm Get a map of George Town’s famous street art to appreciate the series of interactive murals

by Lithuanian artist Ernest Zacharevic. Found mainly in Lebuh Armenian and its surroundings, you might just

catch a glimpse or two of his brilliant artwork.

1.30pm For lunch, take a trishaw ride to Joo Hooi Coffee Shop on Penang Road for its famous Penang assam laksa, a spicysour fish base soup served with vermicelli noodles. Order cendol for dessert. The bowl of shaved ice, flavoured with coconut milk, palm sugar syrup, kidney beans and green starched noodles with pandan flavouring is heavenly on a hot day.

short walk to Kapitan Keling Mosque, built by Indian Muslim traders in the 19th century, featuring large Mughal-style domes, crescents and stars.

showcasing the culture, history and lifestyle of Penang.

Download the apps developed for the museum to double the fun.

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Continue on a slow walk to Khoo Kongsi (khookongsi. com.my) and spend some time taking in the sight of the magnificent complex, comprising a clan-house, 62 units of terrace houses and shop-houses, an opera stage and a cannon square.

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Take a taxi to the oldest standing Hindu temple in Penang, the Sri Mahamariamman Temple in Little India, to admire the amazing sculptures and statues of deities. Afterwards, take a

If you’re a shutterbug, visit the Made in Penang Interactive Museum (facebook.com/ MadeInPenang) in Weld Quay for three-dimensional mural graphics and clay figurines

Penang’s Gurney Drive is as famous for its hawker food as Rodeo Drive is for star-studded shopping in Beverly Hills. Expect to find a wide variety of local delicacies for dinner at one of the biggest hawker centres in Penang, including char koay teow, mee rebus, satay, Hokkien mee, mee goreng, and apom, to name a few. Walk off dinner at the nearby Gurney Paragon Mall (gurneyparagon.com), a 65,000-square-metre complex built around St Joseph’s Novitiate, a 1925 chapel that has been beautifully restored.

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City BUZZ Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle is a surprising mix of something old, something new and something green

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The vibrant Jalan Alor offers a wide range of local street food

Sitting on prime land, the Pavilion mall was built on the former site of the Bukit Bintang Girls' School

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Double-cut lamb chops with pesto at Bintang Restaurant

rom the edge of Kuala Lumpur’s Chinatown on Petaling Street, to the extremely busy junction where Jalan Ampang meets Jalan Tun Razak, to the mammoth shopping centre known as Berjaya Times Square, the breadth of the city’s ‘Golden Triangle’ is well-known as a shopping, dining and entertainment hub. More recently, with the development of new office towers and integrated residential buildings, it has come to be known as the Central Business District of KL. One would imagine structures of glass and steel permeating the city, but Kuala Lumpur still has its green lungs quite intact. In the city centre, right at the base of the world’s seventh tallest telecommunications tower, the Kuala Lumpur Tower, sits one of the oldest forest reserves in the country – the Bukit Nanas Forest Reserve, 11 hectares of tropical rainforest. The variety of flora and fauna, as well as the hanging bridge under the canopies of trees, make it a worthwhile visit after enjoying the 360-degree view of Kuala Lumpur and its surroundings from the 420-metre-tall tower.

The forest reserve is not the only green spot in the city centre. The expansive KLCC park near the Petronas Twin Towers is another prime location for a leisurely walk or jog through 20 hectares filled with indigenous trees planted to attract local and migratory birds, along with 23 old and rare trees saved from excavation during the site’s initial

development. A 1.3-kilometre jogging track loops around the park, taking you back to the man-made lake in front of the entrance to Suria KLCC, the shopping mall at the base of the towers.

Inside, choose from numerous restaurants and cafés, from the posh Harrods café and international dining chains, to all manner of Asian cuisine,

from Malaysian to Korean to Chinese, Indian and Middle Eastern, from the lowest to the highest price point, and even fast food faves in multi-cuisine food courts.

Suria KLCC is known for considerable shopping options and is packed with shoppers on weekends despite being only a stone’s throw from another of Malaysia’s ‘Big Five’ shopping centres, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur (pavilion-kl.com), along with adjoining establishments such as upscale shopping centre Starhill Gallery, mid-range mecca Fahrenheit 88, all-time favourite Lot 10, bargain-buy duo of Bukit Bintang Plaza and Imbi Plaza, and prime IT and telecommunications mall Low Yat Plaza.

Pavilion is the most popular mall among tourists and locals alike, with its mix of mid-range shopping outlets and high-street brands to luxury boutiques, including Burberry, Gucci, Hermes, Hugo Boss, Canali and Michael Kors in its own section within the mall – the Couture Pavilion, where buyers may blissfully browse and buy before taking a breather at Godiva or TWG Tea. Dining options, too, abound at Pavilion, covering an array of cuisines

with three dedicated sections for food, including the Dining Loft, Gourmet Emporium and Connection, where diners can enjoy their meals alfresco while watching the in-house bands perform.

For a taste of local and authentic street food, Jalan Alor nearby is where the action is. Come evening, restaurants extend their business onto the roads, setting up extra tables and chairs on the street in anticipation of patrons who never fail to fill up the available space nightly, even on weekdays. The choices of cheap street eats are amazing, even for locals, ranging from fried rice and noodles to fresh seafood and fruits, covering Chinese cuisine at the bigger restaurants to Malay fare from pushcart stalls permanently stationed on pavements. Expect tasty, flavourful cooking that keeps customers coming back for more.

However, if you’re uncomfortable with the idea of street food, Changkat Bukit Bintang just a few minutes away is another street worth exploring for its eclectic mix of casual dining options ranging from Argentinian steak houses to Mexican taco shacks to Irish pubs and Asian-fusion dens. If you are trying to avoid the crowds, it’s best to be here before customers start converging for drinks after work, but the lively ambience at night does make for a more interesting experience.

Love the food but not keen on eating by the roadside? Just ask the vendor to 'tapau' (local slang for 'take out') your food and eat it in the comfort of your hotel room, especially if it allows inroom cooking. One such hotel is Invito (invitohotelsuites.com.my), located in the vicinity of Changkat Bukit Bintang.

Rooms are equipped with kitchenettes, making it convenient to reheat your take-

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Invito's comfortable hotel suite comes with a kitchenette

Black Angus rib in vin de Bourgogne at L'Heritage

Fahrenheit 88 is a fast favourite for street fashion

aways to enjoy in front of the television.

If you prefer dining in a hotel restaurant, the Golden Triangle has a high concentration of four-star and five-star hotels, and most have standout restaurants worth visiting for sumptuous meals, while indulging in luxurious surroundings.

One of these is L’Heritage restaurant at the Royale Chulan (theroyalechulan. com) on Jalan Conlay. The hotel is mostly decked out in traditional Malay design, with colonial-styled furnishings. Its celebrated French restaurant has won numerous awards, including Best Fine Dining for 2010-2011 and 2012-2013 from the prestigious Chaîne des Rôtisseurs International Association of Gastronomy.

Recommendations from the menu include

the lamb rack with risotto cooked in garlic and rosemary and slow-braised Black Angus rib in vin de Bourgogne.

Another must-visit hotel restaurant is the Bintang Revolving Restaurant at the Federal Hotel on Jalan Bukit Bintang (fhihotels.com). The hotel prides itself on being a Merdeka (meaning ‘independence’ in the Malay language) hotel. When the country gained independence from the British in 1957, visiting dignitaries including the King and Queen of Thailand, the Crown Prince and Princess of Japan, the Duke and Duchess of Gloucester representing Queen Elizabeth II, and heads of states from Southeast Asian and South Asian countries and former British High Commissioners of Malaya resided at the hotel, which was purpose-built for the event.

Nowadays, its interiors have been refurbished to keep up with the sleek and modern trends of metropolitan hotels but a bit of the colonial appeal still prevails, especially at the Kontiki restaurant with its air of adventure, overlooking a quaint retro swimming pool outside. The Bintang Revolving Restaurant, is open only for dinner and is especially popular with couples. With minimal lighting creating an intimate atmosphere for enjoying the beautiful views of the city lit up at night, the restaurant slowly spins to romantic French music.

Within this vicinity, there is also a ‘halal-certified’ hotel for those so inclined.

PNB Darby Park Executive Suites (pnbdarbypark.com) is alcohol-free.

With an overabundance of choice, there really is something for everybody in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle.

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Archetypal BEATS Sarawak’s annual Rainforest World Music Festival celebrates a return to its roots

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Gambia's Sona Jobarteh plays the kora, a 21 stringed African harp

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n the Santubong peninsula, just north of the Sarawak state capital Kuching, the South China Sea washes over the pristine beaches beneath forest-clad cliffs and mountains.

This magnificent setting is the home of the internationally acclaimed Rainforest World Music Festival, returning this year on August 7-9.

Here, visitors will also discover the Sarawak Cultural Village, a year-round tourism centre that features a sevenhectare showcase of the 28 ethnic groups that reside in Sarawak, including the Iban, Malay, Bidayuh and Orang Ulu communities.

As you enter the centre through an archway decorated with carvings of birds and flowers, the lively village buzzes with music and other sounds. The stunning Mount Santubong rises steeply, reflected in the lake that the village surrounds.

“This is the grand entrance of the Sarawak Cultural Village,” explains Jane Lian Labang, the General Manager who has worked here since the centre opened in 1990. “It's like a gateway to a Sarawakian experience.”

Highlights at the centre include various

Visitors trying out the highly entertaining bamboo dance of Sabah's Kadazan people

The Mah Meri tribe of Malaysia's Orang Asli will perform their mesmerising mask dance

Mathew Ngau Jau of Sarawak's Lan E Tuyang plays the sape, a string instrument popular amongst the indigenous people of Borneo

styles of traditional buildings, including longhouses, with exhibits that inform you of Borneo’s various cultural streams in a ‘living museum’. The 150 people from multiple ethnic groups who live in the Sarawak Culture Village illustrate their traditional way of life by making musical instruments and demonstrating fabric weaving, hunting and cooking methods.

Stage and technical crews work round the clock before the festival to prepare the venue. Celebrating its 18th year, the threeday festival has grown from an audience of a few hundred in its first year to over 20,000 people now. Music fans descend on the village for workshops and evening performances on two outdoor stages. A recently added indoor Theatre Stage hosts the more intimate acoustic performances.

The audience is a mixture of Malaysians and visitors from abroad looking to let their hair down while enjoying the selection of exotic performances. And the beauty of the tropics is that even if there is a downpour, it never really gets cold, and the audience keeps dancing.

Festival co-founder Randy RaineReusch reminisces about how he took his own personal journey into the heart of Borneo on a quest to learn to play and document instruments on the verge of passing into antiquity.

“I thought, how do I preserve this and keep it going?” Randy says. “I thought the only way was to figure out how to recontextualise the music. Headhunting and wedding rituals were no longer practiced after Christian missionaries came centuries ago. So there was no context for this music anymore.”

“So I thought, why not re-contextualise it as a performance and start a festival,” he adds, noting that it is also a way to revive local pride in the rich ethnic diversity of the region.

“I wanted the musicians from the longhouse to realise what treasures they were keepers of, by putting them on the same stage as international musicians from other countries who were doing the same thing. It takes one single person to take an instrument and carry it on to the next generation,” Randy explains.

Along with supplying inspiration, the festival has become a gathering of old and new friends for regular concertgoers. For many musicians, it is a first-time journey into the Borneo jungle, where they also get to visit sanctuaries for orangutans and sea turtles.

This year, more than 20 groups will perform, including Lindigo from Reunion Island with the music of sugar plantation slaves, banned until the 1980s;

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The festival draws tens of thousands of people every year

Mexico's Son de Madera will perform this year

Sangpuy sings songs from ancient Taiwanese ceremonies

uKanDanZ’s fusion of traditional and popular Ethiopian songs; and Scotland’s acid croft pioneers, Shooglenifty, celebrating 25 years of music-making.

Georgian folk music from Alaverdi will also join the line-up. A rare experience of music from northwest Tunisia comes to the festival with Bargou 08. Bali’s ever popular mythological Hindu epic story of Ramayana will be played out in the Balinese dance and music drama known as kecak, often referred to as 'monkey chant' by the 16-member Balinese ensemble Kobagi Kecak. To throw your aural senses further into glorious disarray, Mongolia’s EPI will take the stage, along with Penang’s Culture Shot, Poland’s Kapela Maliszów, Spain’s Korrontzi, Australia’s Le Blanc Bros Cajun Band, Republic of Congo’s the Ndima, southern Mexico’s Son de Madera, Taiwan’s Sangpuy, and Driss El Maloumi from Morocco. (For a full list of festival performers and performance times, visit rwmf.net) The weekend will be chock-a-block with music and activities, including Malaysia’s 1Drum.org, where the crowd joins in a percussive drum circle. The Sarawak Tourism Board, the organisers of the Rainforest World Music Festival, is presenting broad styles of music this year, with hands-on workshops where

musicians share techniques with common threads – drumming from Maldivian group, Harubee; lutes of all shapes and sizes, including Gambia’s Sona Jobarteh on the kora, a 21-string lute; and calypso dance grooves via the Republic of Trinidad and Tobago with Kobo Town.

The best part of the event is the surprise that comes from a sound or a genre of music that will intrigue even the most hardcore follower of music festivals.

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Jun-Lin Yeoh, the current artistic director of the festival, wants to give people an experience they are unlikely to find elsewhere. “The festival is very focused on the theme of ‘world’ music.

It has to appeal to the purists who prefer the traditional roots music, as well as to the ones that like a more contemporary fusion,” said Jun-Lin. “In every band, the ethnic identity is powerful and dominant.”

But the essence of the festival’s original concept remains true to its larger plan. Music from Sarawak continues to be highlighted, commonly led by the sape, a boat-shaped lute. Master player Mathew Ngau Jau and eightmember Orang Ulu group Sayu Ateng will perform rare songs on indigenous instruments, and local group Kenwy Yang-Qin Ensemble will represent the large ethnic Chinese population.

“Sarawak has a lot of spiritual, mystical layers. We want to (emphasise) this very strongly at the festival.

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anywhere else,” said Jun-Lin. With all musicians staying in one hotel, the music will play well after the nightly event ends. Jam sessions offering the strangest combinations of instruments and voices you could gather in one place will keep the suspense high for festivalgoers.

Visitors taking part in a workshop running concurrently with the festival

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Malaysian Model Despite its shiny, gleaming modern structures, Malaysia still retains its old world charm thanks to the warm and friendly faces of its citizens Photos Simon Bond

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Getting ready for the night’s Chinese opera performance

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Local neighbourhood boys grinning for the camera

An Iban warrior from Sarawak demonstrating his blowpipe skills

Supporting local vendors wherever possible

On Independence Day on 31 August, Malaysians of all ages and ethnicity wave the Jalur Gemilang

Impeccable service –a street food vendor shields his customer from the rain as he chooses his order from the strung-up menu

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About the photographer Simon Bond is a freelance travel photographer based in Southeast Asia. His work has been featured in numerous publications, including National Geographic.

Originally from the UK, Simon published his first book Simple Scene, Sensational Shot in 2012.

You can learn more about him at simonbondphotography.com

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Malacca’s MOMENT

Soulful new cafés sweeten the charm of Malaysia’s evocative southern state Text and Photos Sean Yoong

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hen Lim Wei Ling moved back to her southern home state of Malacca after seven stressful years in Kuala Lumpur’s banking sector, she wanted to spend her time in a place that cultivated a sense of comfort and contentment. Together with her sister, Wei Fung, she opened a café called Locahouz on a serene street near one of Malaysia’s oldest Chinese temples.

Locahouz (53, Tokong Street) is decorated with deeply personal flourishes that hark back to the sisters’ shared history.

Their late grandfather’s 80-year-old bicycle, which he took them riding on for dim sum, rests by the wall. Their mother’s sewing machine sits nearby, accompanied by the Lim clan’s rotary phone, tableware and other cherished heirlooms.

“I love Malacca, and I love running this café,” Wei Ling says, serving a steaminghot cup of black coffee, prepared in the homemade fashion that her mother taught her. “Whenever my cousins return to visit Malacca, they spend their time here too.”

Locahouz illustrates the inimitable charm of a new breed of restaurants and cafés in Malacca, also known as Melaka, which boasts a rich history dating to the 1400s, when it became a strategic port that remained a crucial province throughout centuries of Portuguese, Dutch and British colonial rule.

Malacca’s contemporary cafés are astonishingly atmospheric. Many occupy shop-lots on narrow, nostalgia-imbued streets, surrounded by outlets selling crafts and clothes in bustling Jonker Walk, the state’s version of Chinatown.

The food is usually unique. At Locahouz, which opened in October 2014, the sisters serve traditional local favourites like loh mai kai (steamed sticky rice with chicken and mushrooms) and international fare such as ciabatta sandwiches in a setting lined with striking compositions by Malaysian painters.

A five-minute stroll away, The Daily

Plat Kitchen’s chicken with couscous

The Lim sisters run Locahouz

Locahouz’s sticky rice pairs well with local coffee

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The Daily Fix’s French toast is as delicious as it looks

A place that combines comfort with charm

The Daily Fix’s young owners, Julian and Soo Teng

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Calanthe promises hearty platters

Joseph Chia is a café pioneer

K.C. Choong poses in front of his café’s tall mural

Kaya-kaya’s richly flavoured fare

Fix (facebook.com/thedailyfixcafe) – another café rooted in family and friendship – enjoys deservedly brisk business, attracting hundreds of customers on weekends, including day-trippers from Kuala Lumpur and Singapore.

The Daily Fix’s founders, Julian Yeo and Sung Soo Teng, studied in Melbourne and Sydney in Australia, where they became inspired to introduce top-flight coffee and café fare to Malacca, their home state. Julian’s mother, who operates a souvenir store in Jonker Walk, agreed last year for her son to convert the back of the shop into an eatery.

This compelling café can consistently be sighted on social media, with its photogenic abundance of authentic vintage pieces like enamel tiffin carriers and typewriters, artfully arranged in a building constructed in the 1800s. “I love heritage buildings, and I thought there was something I could do with this,” Julian explains, sitting in the café’s leafy indoor courtyard beside a wall adorned with kaleidoscopic plates from his grandmother’s collection.

The Daily Fix’s food is fabulous. It specialises in pancakes, including savoury ones crowned with succulent smoked duck and sweetly luscious ones laced with pandan (screwpine) leaf extract, coupled with coconut and gula melaka (palm sugar). The French toast succeeds in being

both crispy and fluffy, with a beautiful balance of flavours that rivals Kuala Lumpur’s top café temptations.

The story of another new venue, Kaya-kaya Café (facebook.com/ kayakayacafelol), is a tribute to Malacca’s allure. Kuala Lumpur resident K.C. Choong had long been a frequent visitor to Malacca when he stayed last year at a Jonker Walk guesthouse whose owners had a vacant space nearby. K.C. found out and decided to collaborate with them to create Kaya-kaya, a cavernous café where customers can relax on rattan chairs and recycled wood-and-metal furniture while marvelling at a two-storey-high mural of multilingual definitions for the word kaya.

Kaya means ‘wealth’ in Malay, and the café’s name is meant to convey a feeling of richness in its patrons’ lives, relationships and food. For a dose of decadence, Kayakaya offers a one-of-a-kind ‘Malacca Elvis’ – a pancake stack that combines Elvis Presley’s favourite ingredients of bananas and peanut butter with Malacca’s kaya, a sugary jam thickened with coconut milk and egg yolks.

“We want customers to come here for a getaway, to eat and drink and feel like they’ve escaped from the world outside for a few hours,” K.C. says.

This current boom in Malacca’s café business emerged in 2014, but the trickle of tourists has steadily swelled ever since UNESCO declared the state capital a World Heritage Site in 2008, says Joseph Chia of Calanthe Art Café

(facebook.com/calanthe.melaka).

Calanthe is a hugely respected pioneering café, having recently marked its 10th anniversary. Opened by a band of close-knit friends who went to school together, Calanthe remains one of Malacca’s warmest and most welcoming hangouts, specialising in different types of coffee roasted in each of Malaysia’s 13 states.

“Our main objective is to promote an appreciation for our own Malaysian coffee,” Joseph says, noting that some Malaysian states have unique blends of coffee mixed with margarine, salt or even wheat flour. Calanthe is also the ideal stop to refuel with a lunch of deliciously hearty local recipes like turmeric-tinged nasi lemak (coconut milk rice with a yellow hue) and laksa, a bowl of thin noodles in a mildly spicy coconut milk gravy with tofu puffs, fishcakes and beansprouts.

As Malacca’s scene matures, increasingly ambitious eateries are also taking root. In June 2015, Plat Kitchen (facebook.com/platkitchen) launched in the Taman Melaka Raya commercial enclave, founded by Roland Tey and Danny Kho, who envision a venue that encompasses food and culture.

“We want Plat Kitchen to be a place where people can gather not just for great meals but also for events that focus on art and design,” says Roland. He and Danny plan to organise talks, exhibitions and workshops involving creative professionals from KL and elsewhere; they also hope to open a space for homestay accommodation above Plat Kitchen to complement their café.

Plat Kitchen’s menu reflects a masterful medley of cross-border influences. Danny’s shakshouka is a robust combination of creamy baked eggs with chickpeas, mushrooms, grilled tomatoes

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Plat Kitchen’s friendly founders

Robust shakshouka at Plat Kitchen

Casa del Rio’s Chef Ghazali

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Beef and tuna dishes at Casa del Rio

and a juicy, herb-laced sausage. The café also promises a ravishing stew of white wine-infused chicken with couscous and rocket leaves, as well as pasta that’s tantalisingly topped with pandan chicken (hand-wrapped in screwpine leaves) and tossed in sambal hebi (shrimp chilli paste that relies on Roland’s grandmother’s aromatic lemongrass recipe).

Malacca’s now-thriving landscape has even lured veteran chefs like Ghazali Hashim, who became the executive chef at five-star boutique hotel Casa del Rio Melaka (casadelrio-melaka.com) in March 2015, after two decades of working in other cities in Malaysia and the Maldives.

Casa del Rio Melaka showcases one of the state’s most distinctively romantic sites at its flagship restaurant, The River Grill, perched beside the state’s main river. Diners can watch small, tourist-

filled boats leisurely cruise by, sometimes followed by rowers in racing vessels, while they feast on River Grill’s upmarket offerings of Black Angus steaks, tuna tataki with ginger shoyu dressing, and smoked salmon prepared at the customer’s tableside.

“Malacca is a special state,” Ghazali says. “I’ve visited and eaten at many places here, and I can assure travellers that their experience in Malacca will be genuinely memorable.”

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STILL RESILIENT Demand for well-designed townships and residences to stay strong; foreign ownership may see increase on weaker Malaysian currency

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he value and volume of property transactions in Malaysia will likely stabilise this year – after a surprise increase in 2014 – as the rising cost of living compounds earlier measures taken by the government to cool speculation in the market.

The government’s implementation of a 6 percent Goods and Services Tax (GST) in April this year, combined with a weaker Malaysian currency and lower commodity prices, have taken a toll on buyer sentiment, industry watchers say.

“The property market has softened not just due to the implementation of GST but also due to the Ringgit’s (Malaysian currency) low exchange rate, tighter financial measures and affordability of housing,” said Tan Sri Dato’ Abdul Rahim Rahman, Executive Chairman of Rahim & Co International Property Consultants.

Malaysia introduced the GST as part of its overall tax reform programme aimed at making the country’s taxation system more efficient, effective, transparent, and

business friendly, but above all, as a stable source of revenue for the government.

“Although we remain positive about the longer-term fundamentals of the residential property sector on the back of strong affordability and low supply growth, the shorter-term outlook is subdued,” said Terence Wong, Head of Research at CIMB Malaysia.

“Due to the high household-debt-toGDP ratio, we believe the government is unlikely to relax the cooling measures anytime soon,” he said, adding that additional measures to further curb speculative activities are possible.

Nevertheless, some bright spots were noted in the first quarter of the year, when high profile transactions were recorded both for residential and commercial projects. Among these were the successful sales of embassy land belonging to the German and French governments in the city centre for reportedly close to RM1 billion (USD265 millon).

“We believe with the weak Ringgit

Foreigners wishing to retire or reside for long periods in Malaysia can consider the attractive Malaysia My Second Home programme offered by the government.

The Mansions, DesaPark City

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Hotel room, The RuMa

priced below RM500,000 (USD133,000) will remain robust. Developers with a big landbank such as Mah Sing Group, MCT Group and LBS Bina Group have, in their pipelines, plans to build more affordable housing this year to meet the supply shortfall for this income group, notes Tan Sri Abdul Rahim.

In 2014, property transaction volumes rose 0.7 percent to 384,023 units from the previous year despite fears cooling measures will have an impact on deals. Of the total volume, residential transactions were up by 0.4 percent at 247,251 units, while agriculture and commercial property volumes increased by 2 percent and 3.6 percent to 72,104 units and 35,528 units, respectively. Meanwhile, transaction values rose 7 percent to a new high of RM162.97 billion, with residential transactions up by 13.9 percent at RM82.06 billion, representing 50 percent of the total transaction value.

“We had expected the appreciation of house prices to slow down to mid-tohigh single digits in 2014 but this was not the case as prices still rose a strong 10.7 percent,” said CIMB’s Wong.

“This could be due to the still lacklustre (home) supply growth of 2.3 percent and the market already pricing in GST ahead of implementation,” he added.

Home prices in key property markets – Klang Valley, Johor and Penang – appreciated in double digits, while Penang prices rallied by 15 percent for the second straight year.

Jungle Walk, DesaPark City

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and relatively cheap land prices in prime locations in Kuala Lumpur, there will be continued interest from long-term investors to invest in the city, especially in view of the impending high-speed rail link between Singapore and Kuala Lumpur,” said Lai Voon Hon, Group Managing Director of Ireka Corp Bhd. Echoing Lai, Tan Sri Abdul Rahim said property transactions are expected to resume its growth momentum next year, especially in the affordable residential segment, as demand from the country’s young population and urban migration is expected to outstrip supply.

“The property market is expected to stabilise and show signs of slower but steady growth this year. Prices are still expected to rise but at a more gentle curve.

This is a temporary slowdown. We believe the market will normalise and resume its (growth) momentum in 2016,” he said.

Demand from genuine buyers, especially those in the bottom 40 percent of the Malaysian population or comprising 2.7 million households, for properties

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GOVERNMENT MEASURES TO CURB PROPERTY SPECULATION: Date

Policy

Oct 2009

Reintroduction of RPGT at 5% for first five years

Nov 2011

Loan-to-value ratio for third property capped at 70%

Oct 2011

RPGT raised to 10% for first two years

Jan 2012

Loan eligibility based on net pay and not gross pay

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July 2013 Housing loan tenure capped at 35 years from 45 previously Living room, Star Residences

“Even in Johor, where several developers had seen new sales plummet, home prices appreciated at a rapid 14.8 percent,” said Wong in a research note issued in June this year.

In the Klang Valley, home prices accelerated in Selangor from 6.8 percent in 2013 to 10.4 percent in 2014, with Kuala Lumpur enjoying the fifth straight year of double-digit gains Ireka’s Lai says buyers in Kuala Lumpur are increasingly demanding luxury suites and residences adjacent to hotels where there is round-the-clock security, amenities, connectivity and hospitality services. “These are particularly popular with overseas investors especially those with guaranteed rental yield from reputable developers,” he said.

The ambitious Star Development in the central business district fits the bill.

Comprising three residential towers

Oct 2013

RPGT raised to 30% for first three years and declining thereafter; Foreign purchase minimum price raised from RM500,000 to RM1 million; Increase transparency in property sale price quoted to banks; and Developers‘ interest bearing scheme abolished

Feb 2014

Bulk sales by developers to persons or group to be curbed

Sources: CIMB, Ministry of Finance, Bank Negara Malaysia

and a retail segment, the project is a stone’s throw from the Bukit BintangKLCC tourist hub, major hotels and the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Undertaken by Alpine Return Sdn Bhd, a joint venture between developers Symphony Life Bhd and United Malayan Land Bhd, the development will change the Kuala Lumpur skyline when it is fully completed in four years.

Its Star Residences will be one of the tallest high-end residences in the area, while Star Boulevard, with a six-storey signature retail food and beverage and entertainment hub, will sport a 200-metre long ‘Walk of Fame’ featuring local and international celebrities.

Lobby, The RuMa

Likewise, properties in well-designed enclaves or townships in good locations that provide landscaped green spaces, good infrastructure, easy accessibility to highways and roads, good security, and business and social amenities are well sought after. A prime example of this is the multi award-winning DesaPark City, where its masterplan is anchored on design excellence and quality. “Sales have been extremely gratifying. I credit this to our unwavering commitment to a holistic development for a better quality of life for our residents. This requires not just building well but also the adoption of a strong maintenance culture, and a willingness to allocate resources to beautify the community,” said Lee Liam Chye, Group Chief Executive Officer of Perdana ParkCity Sdn Bhd, the master developer of Desa ParkCity.

Only a 30 minute drive from the city centre, Desa ParkCity is admired for its leafy, pedestrian-friendly, well-kept and beautiful public places, a unique selling point that has earned it a loyal following.

If you are a foreigner wishing to retire or stay for long periods in Malaysia, check out the very attractive long-term stay visa programme offered by the government.

Called the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) programme, it offers a renewable, ten-year, multiple entry visa for qualified applicants, and various other privileges, including home ownership in one’s own name. For more details about the programme, visit mm2h.gov.my.

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Residential pool

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restige meets convenience in The RuMa, an exclusive hotel-cum-residential property in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Located in the leafy serenity of Jalan Kia Peng, The RuMa is adjacent to KLCC Park, home to the world-class commercial and retail hub that is Petronas Twin Towers and Suria KLCC shopping centre. Also within walking distance to the vibrant retail and entertainment quarter of Bukit Bintang, this luxury 40-storey project allows the discerning buyer to choose from 253 luxury hotel suites and 199 serviced residences.

The bespoke hotel, incorporating a design rich in heritage and contemporary styling, will be managed by Urban Resort Concepts (URC), an international luxury hotel operator which boasts in its portfolio,

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the award-winning The PuLi Hotel and Spa in Shanghai. Ownership of The RuMa’s hotel suites, from level 7 to 18, come with a 10-year lease arrangement and 6% guaranteed fixed rental return per annum for the first five years.

The RuMa Serviced Residences will have its own entrance, thus ensuring privacy for residents while simultaneously allowing them convenient access to enjoy the hotel’s services. Located between levels 19 to 37, the serviced residences offer layouts from 85 square metres to a spacious 170 square metres, providing vistas of Kuala Lumpur’s stunning skyline including the iconic Twin Towers. State-of-the-art design and technology for the serviced residences will bestow a level of comfort and style unlike any other. Entertainment and recreational facilities, including a swimming pool, sun deck and gym, on level 19 will deliver an ambience of resort-living within the bustling city centre.

The RuMa Hotel & Residences is a joint development between Ireka Corporation Bhd and Aseana Properties Ltd. According to Group Managing Director Lai Voon Hon, The RuMa “buyers will be buying into luxury.”

Given his many years in property development, Lai, an architect by training, expects The RuMa Hotel & Residences will appeal to overseas investors, especially as the hotel suites offer a guaranteed rental yield. “The demand in Kuala Lumpur City Centre now is luxury suites, residences adjacent or next to hotels where there is 24/7 security, amenities, connectivity and hospitality services,” he said. The RuMa Hotel & Residences is expected to be completed by the third quarter 2017. the-ruma.com

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erdana ParkCity Sdn Bhd is the developer of the multiaward winning Desa ParkCity Kuala Lumpur community, which is amongst the first Malaysian developments to truly succeed in achieving the ideals of New Urbanism.

Based on a planning and design philosophy that cultivates a sense of identity and belonging and fosters close family ties to shape a thriving and vibrant community, Desa ParkCity is distinguished by its leafy streets and pedestrian walkways and attractive parks. It is indisputably Malaysia’s

Desa ParkCity, Kuala Lumpur

most walkable community.

Launched in 2002, Desa ParkCity now comprises almost 3,000 units of dwellings ranging from the developer’s signature parkhomes (highly modified terrace houses), luxury condominiums and soon-to-be completed SOHOs set atop its low-rise shops and offices in the upcoming open-air, walkable Plaza Arcadia.

The beauty of life in Desa ParkCity is not confined to its stylish homes but is founded upon strategic planning and implementation of its infrastructure and lifestyle amenities for its residents. It’s a development plan rooted in the belief of

GREGORY CHARLES POARCH, CFO, JOBSTREET CORP. BHD SHARES HIS THOUGHTS ON BEING A RESIDENT OF DESA PARKCITY. How would you describe Desa ParkCity?

Desa Parkcity is an oasis that provides a safe, peaceful and enjoyable community that I love coming home too. As an American, it reminds me of Southern California in the overall atmosphere of the community.

Name the top five qualities you like about Desa Parkcity.

1. SECURITY – I always have a feeling of being totally safe and free from any security concerns.

ParkCity Medical Centre and International School @ ParkCity

the importance of nature to the health of the community.

Over the course of the past 13 years, the development of homes in Desa ParkCity has been gradually phased with the completion of The Waterfront Neighborhood Mall, The ParkCity Club, the ParkCity Medical Centre and the International School. At the heart of every development phase is a conscious and unrelenting effort to sustain a lifestyle entwined with greenery.

This kind of master-planned integration is only possible when the developer is able to control the development of the entire township. But even more importantly, is the unwavering

commitment of the developer to the ideals of providing homes that enhance the happiness of its residents.

Providing a luxurious lifestyle within a secured landscaped environment takes a strong culture of maintenance.

According to its Group CEO Mr. Lee Liam Chye, who has been with Perdana ParkCity Sdn Bhd, the master developer, since the inception of Desa ParkCity, the success of Desa ParkCity can be measured by the number of its repeat buyers for its recent projects.

Come and see it for yourself!

Wherever you may travel around the world, you can’t find a more desirable home to come home to.

2. CENTRAL PARK AND LAKE/GREEN SPACES – open, clean and active area with wide sidewalks and lots of beautifully landscaped space where families, including dogs, can exercise, play and socialise freely.

3. ACCESSIBILITY OF CRITICAL SERVICES – great International School in the community, along with The Waterfront Neighborhood Mall, The ParkCity Club and quality healthcare, so our family rarely has to venture out into the traffic of the city.

4. DEVELOPER COMMITMENT to continually invest to build and maintain a world-class environment for people to live.

5. COMMUNITY SPIRIT – designs which promote greater interaction and communication between neighbors.

For Enquiries, Call + 603 6280 8080 or Visit The Show Gallery 5 Persiaran Residen, Desa ParkCity, 52200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.

E sales@ppcity.com.my www.desaparkcity.com The Central Park

Opens daily from 10am-5pm, Including Saturdays & Sundays

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Enterprising

CHEF

For Sherson Lian, one has to be a picky eater in order to cook better Text Tan Lee Kuen Photos SooPhye

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herson Lian comes from the school of hard knocks. Selftaught, he had his start in his mother's café kitchen in Kuala Lumpur, peeling copious amounts of garlic and onion. But from the chores came an appreciation for the culinary craft and a lasting aptitude for hard work, a trait to see him through his career as a chef and television host. "That opened my eyes to a new perspective in life out of the system. It was then I realised that if you work hard you'd be as successful as you want to be and no one can be in your way," says Sherson.

From the family kitchen, he worked his way through local hotels and cafés. At one point, he was the owner of Paradise Corner in Kuala Lumpur, a stint where he cut his teeth at managing an F&B business.

But Sherson's rise to fame came when he was approached by a television producer to host the programme 5 Rencah 5 Rasa, where he introduced multiple recipes using simple Malaysian

ingredients. Turns out Sherson was a talent in front of the camera. With his enthusiasm and easy approach to food, he had all the necessary ingredients for working on a food programme.

From simple home cooking to elaborate five-course dinners, Sherson is an adept Jack of all trades and a versatile host. "My message is that everyone can cook and that cooking is fun, exciting and it brings people together," he says of his television persona.

He describes his personal cooking style as rebellious, fun and instinctive, a product of observation and self-experiments in the kitchen. "Most of my instinct was developed as I followed the cooks around me. I learnt a lot from them. Also, my dad is a very picky eater and that made all of

Sherson describes his cooking style as rebellious, fun and instinctive

Putting the final touches on the foie gras with prune poached pear, citrus slices and ulam raja

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SHERSON'S SIGNATURE DISHES:

Hokkaido scallop with smoked cauliflower and matcha puree served with truffle crumbs and nori

The Hokkaido scallop is one of my favourite ingredients.

It speaks purity and decadence in its original form. In pairing that dish, one must be careful not to overpower its delicate sweetness. The cauliflower puree is soft to the palate; by lightly smoking the cauliflower, it gives another dimension and complexity to the flavour. Adding the crumble just gives it texture.

I always love a variety of textures on a plate.

Bak kut teh beef ribs, with enoki mushrooms wrapped with bean curd skin

If people can change their perception that bak kut teh can be made with various kinds of meat, then I think many can enjoy it.

Foie gras with prune poached pear, citrus segments, ulam raja and reduction of the poaching liquid as a drizzle

We Malaysians love our sweet and sour flavours.

With this dish I've put together the sweet and sour elements with the sweet poached pear and sour citrus segments. The drizzle was infused with kaffir lime leaves to give it the Asian aroma. The ulam raja as the king of Malaysian ‘salads’ adds a sharp young mango note. And finally, a touch of lime to bring everything together.

us picky too. And when you're picky with your food, you naturally cook better food because you always have to please yourself first before serving others."

An Asian Food Channel chef, Sherson has several programmes under his belt including Reality Bites and Great Dinners Around the World. For the latter, Sherson and three other Asian chefs whipped up meals for guests the world over, pairing food with spirits. "Cooking for high-profile guests such as the Duke of Argyll in Scotland and his honourable guests was one of our main highlights," reminisces Sherson.

Following the completion of the show, Sherson and his co-host Johnny Fua set up Cookery Chemistry Solution to handle all aspects of the food business – from restaurant set-ups and food consultancy to shows and events across Asia. The cooking partners helped to set up Elegantology, a fashion eatery, the day-today running of which was turned into a

programme called Reality Bites.

Sherson has since been the host and judge for Amazing Food Challenge: Fun in the Philippines. His next television outing will be on a new Asian Food Channel show called Family Kitchen with Sherson, which will feature his family members on the show with him.

So what does it take to be a successful television host? "For me, it was being myself; the person I am that is passionate about food and sharing it with people. I think that applies to anything really. Be passionate, stay real, honest, work hard and play harder because when you play is when you get creative. Having that balance in life is important," he says.

More adventure is in store for this enterprising chef. Sherson is opening a restaurant by year-end, inspired by the farm-to-table culture. "It will be more laidback with simple cooking and honest food," says Sherson.

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Sweet

DREAMS...

...are made of butter, eggs and cream.

Cake shops are a lusciously toothsome trend

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rom a birthday staple to an everyday treat, cakes are having their heyday right this moment. With a healthy supply of delectable cake shops in the Klang Valley, it is entirely possible to have your cake and eat it too.

JASLYN CAKES (jaslyncakes.com)

When Jaslyn Rangson graduated with an Economics degree in the UK, the finance job market was depressed. She took it as a sign to embark on a life-long passion – baking cakes, and enrolled in Le Cordon Bleu London to conquer the art. “I learnt the importance of getting the basics right at the school. Once you master that, the world is your oyster. Everything is open to improvisation and you can create and tweak as you please. So while our cakes are classics like butter cakes and chocolate chip cookies, we try to make them really well and hopefully, the best versions of themselves!” says Jaslyn, who uses organic eggs and flour for her cakes.

She started supplying cakes from home before opening a pop-up cake stand in

 local café, Wondermama. Reception was good, and she eventually opened a tiny little shop in Bangsar with partners to sell her sweet and tasty wares. From this little shop of delights, you can expect melt-in-your-mouth cheesecakes, luscious butterscotch blondies and airy madeleines along with sweet essentials such as chocolate peanut butter and chocolate ganache cakes.

WHISK

(facebook.com/whisk.kl)

We have a predilection for family-run, hole-in-the-wall shops such as Whisk Espresso Bar & Bake Shop in 1 Utama.

With its homespun cakes and appearance, it is a cosy and required pitstop for cake and coffee.

“Mom has been baking for the family since we were kids. Her speciality was our grandma’s marble cake and her special butter cakes. She would do all the cakes by hand without the help of any mixers or machines,” says Emma Khalid. She recounts that when she and her siblings, Nora and Azlan, bought her a Kitchen Aid mixer, it remained untouched for a year.

“She refused to change her techniques as she felt it would alter the cakes. But once the box was opened, we started cranking out baked goods and experimenting with

Dressing Cake Jalan Tiung's Huckleberry Fig cheesecake

Jaslyn Cakes' Jammy biscuits

Jaslyn Rangson says it's important to get the basics of baking right

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all sorts of cake recipes in the kitchen.”

From home treats to a dessert business, among the baked delights to grace their cake table are the Hummingbird cake, Red Velvet, chocolate tarts and lots of colourful macarons. The quickest to run out is their signature Pink Stacks, a tantalising combination of rose buttercream and white chocolate buttercake. The cakes are baked fresh daily, usually selling out by day’s end.

CAKE JALAN TIUNG

(facebook.com/cakejalantiung)

This new kid on the sweets block has taken up a bright and cheery space in Shah Alam’s Seksyen 9. White and clean with a spot of colour from a flock of

origami birds, the light is all the better to showcase their delectable desserts. Their utterly delightful sweet treats include favourites like the Salted Caramel and Chocolate Cake, Berry Sue pavlova and chia seed pudding, dressed up to food magazine standards.

Cake Jalan Tiung grew from a parttime hobby to a full-time business for former bankers and couple Nur Shafinaz Abdul Rahman and Hidzad Lahuree. Part of their selling point is the use of quality ingredients such as Belgian Callebaut chocolate and a daily supply of fresh fruits, as well as memorable flavours that last long after the last bite.

FROST & FLOURISH

(facebook.com/FrostandFlourish)

Elvis Presley loved his banana and peanut butter toast. When Sophia Foo of Frost & Flourish had her first taste of the treat in Melbourne, she instantly understood why and that it was only natural that it should become a cake. The King is a decadent confection of banana cake filled with chocolate-covered bananas and smothered with peanut butter frosting, and a signature for this self-taught home baker who is currently supplying her cakes to cafés around town.

“I owe my baking career to my mum who was an enthusiastic baker throughout my childhood. She always got me to help out with simple things like egg washing pastries and lining cake tins. They were little things but I always got so excited about being rewarded with delicious freshly baked treats,” says Sophia, who baked as a stress-reliever while at university.

Other notables in Sophia’s repertoire are the kaya toast cake, blueberry lemon curd shortcake and Durian Snow, a vanilla sponge filled and coated with durian cream. Because her mom is diabetic, Sophia is accustomed to making low sugar cakes while still packing lots of flavour. However, it’s not all smooth baking. The single bane of her cake career is the alltime everybody’s favourite chocolate cake, “I’ve been struggling for over a year to come up with a good chocolate cake. I think I’m almost there but I’m not totally convinced. It’s tough

Whisk's selection of freshly baked cakes

Whisk's Pink Stacks are usually the first to be sold out

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Cake Jalan Tiung's Salted Caramel and Chocolate Cake is heavenly

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As a student in university, Sophia Foo baked cookies and cakes to relieve stress

Sophia's earl grey sponge cake with rose buttercream and lychee filling is inspired by celebrated French patissier Pierre Herme's Ispahan

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when it comes to flavours I don’t like – and I’m not a fan of chocolate.”

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Lim Cheng Cheng of Swich has a passion for cakes. “I would have cakes before a meal. I had cakes for breakfast, lunch and dinner.

And as a snack in between,” she says.

So perhaps it was inevitable that she should put aside a thriving career as a lawyer to make the life switch of opening a cake shop. “I wanted to spend more quality time with my kids, and F&B was the only thing I could do that didn’t require me to go back to university,” says the self-taught baker.

Swich cakes take full advantage of local ingredients and seasonal fruits, resulting in unusual but delicious flavours like Gula Melaka Strawberry Shortcake, Cendol Cheesecake, Cempedak Lamington and Mangosteen Cake. “We try to create cakes that incorporate local fruits and flavours that Malaysians are used to but seldom encounter as cakes,” says Cheng Cheng. All the cakes start with a good base of quality ingredients like Valrhona chocolate, Callebaut chocolate and French butter.

These days, Cheng Cheng’s preoccupation has shifted from legalese to cake recipes. “I went through a phase where I was creating a new cake flavour or combination of flavours each week. When I ran out of ideas, I’d just ask my staff, friends or anyone I meet what their favourite dessert or cake flavours are, and then start imagining how to make a Swich version of it.”

Customers indulging their passion for desserts at Swich café

Swich uses local fruits and flavours in their cakes

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Bentuk gasing pada peringkat berbeza The different stages of a spinning top

Para penggiat seni gigih mempopularkan kembali permainan gasing tradisional Art activists are re-popularising the tradition of top spinning

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engan gaya penuh aksi dan terkawal, Rimy Azizi Abdul Karim melemparkan sebiji gasing di atas tanah.

Ibarat putaran tornado mini, gasing itu berputar dengan ligat untuk beberapa minit seterusnya. Kata Rimy, gasing yang bagus boleh berputar sehingga dua jam tanpa henti!

Terbentuk daripada perkataan kayu dan pusing, permainan gasing dipercayai mula tiba di Kepulauan Melayu menerusi kedatangan pedagang-pedagang dari Timur Tengah. Permainan ini cukup popular di kalangan kaum lelaki tua dan muda pada suatu ketika dahulu sebagai meraikan hasil tuaian padi yang lumayan. Kemunculan permainan video dan pelbagai tarikan moden lain telah mengancam kesinambungan permainan gasing. Namun tidak bagi golongan penggiat seni tradisional seperti Rimy.

Berasal daripada generasi keluarga pembuat gasing, Rimy mula diperkenalkan kepada permainan tersebut pada usia 14 tahun oleh bapanya, Abdul Karim.

Selepas minatnya itu berputik, Rimy mula mengembara ke serata Malaysia – dari negeri-negeri Pantai Timur sehinggalah Johor dan bersifukan lapan orang guru demi mengasah kemahirannya. Banyak yang perlu dipelajarinya kerana di Malaysia

sahaja, terdapat lebih 100 jenis gasing!

“Indah permainan tradisional ini.

Kaya dengan sejarah dan ada kisahkisah tersendiri,” ujarnya dengan teruja.

Kata-kata Rimy itu jelas bersebab apabila dia mula menunjukkan saya koleksi peribadinya yang amat berharga.

Daripada rupa bentuk sehinggalah nama, setiap satunya membawa ciri-ciri kebudayaan sesebuah masyarakat yang menggunakannya.

Memiliki rupa bentuk sejenis bahan popular dalam masakan orang Melayu, ‘gasing jantung’ diberi nama sempena bentuk jantung pokok pisang. Selain itu, gasing dwi muka pula digelar sebagai ‘gasing talam dua muka’ yang dipetik daripada peribahasa Melayu yang bermaksud manusia bermuka dua. ‘Lang laut’ pula merujuk kepada gasing yang berilhamkan laut.

Bagi menghasilkan gasing yang bagus, kayu keras dan liat perlu dicari terlebih dahulu. Spesis kayu popular yang biasa digunakan adalah cengal, ciku dan bakau.

Lazimnya, jika mengikut cara tradisional, bahan-bahan akan diperolehi daripada kawasan sungai dan hutan.

Namun, berikutan kekurangan bahan mentah pada hari ini, Rimy kini beralih kepada penggunaan alur kayu yang diperolehi daripada rumah kampung lama. Malah, kosnya juga 40 peratus lebih murah.

Dengan sebatang gergaji besi, alur kayu itu dipotong kecil menjadi kiub-kiub sebesar 15 sentimeter dan dikeringkan sebelum dikemaskan mengikut bentuk gasing. Besi paksi kemudiannya dibenamkan di tengah-tengah kiub menggunakan mesin larikan. Berat tambahan itu mampu menambah tempoh putaran gasing sebelum badan gasing dipahat sehingga licin. Gasing perlu diempelas sebelum lapisan varnis akhirnya disapu bagi memberi kemasan berkilat.

Jika kena pada harinya, bengkel gasing Rimy di Kampung Cheng mampu menghasilkan sehingga 20 biji gasing sehari. Sejak 2007, Rimy telah menumpukan perhatian sepenuh masa dalam bidang ini. Malah, syarikatnya Gasing Lagenda Enterprise telah berganding bahu dengan Kraftangan Malaysia untuk menghasilkan gasing sebagai hadiah dan cenderamata mahupun untuk jualan.

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Rimy, pembuat gasing dari Melaka, giat mempertahankan kesinambungan permainan tradisional ini

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Kayu yang keras dan liat merupakan yang terbaik untuk membuat gasing Hard and resilient wood is the best for making tops

Besi paksi dibenamkan ke dalam gasing An axle is drilled into the spinning top

Anak-anak Rimy yang masih kecil sudah pun menguasai permainan gasing Rimy's young children have mastered the art of spinning gasing

Gasing dibentuk di mesin larikan A spinning top is formed on a lathe machine

Di Melaka, permainan ‘gasing pangkah’ amat popular dan para pemainnya perlu memiliki tahap kemahiran yang tinggi.

Gasing pangkah perlu dilemparkan bagi mengetuk dan menumpaskan gasing pihak lawan.

Selain menghasilkan gasing untuk syarikatnya sendiri, Rimy turut menganjurkan kursus pendek pembuatan gasing serta mengadakan demonstrasi permainan tersebut bagi menarik minat orang ramai. Mudah-mudahan usahanya itu juga mampu melahirkan generasi pembuat gasing baharu. Pencapaian terbesar Rimy setakat ini semestinya pertandingan gasing 24 jam yang dianjurkan pada 2012 serta dicatatkan dalam Malaysia Book of Records.

Ada kalanya, elemen akrobatik ditambah bagi mencuri perhatian ramai.

Saya bagaikan kagum, geli hati dan takut pada masa yang sama kerana resah jikalau dia tercedera akibat menggunakan dahi, tangan atau lengan bawah sebagai tapak putaran gasing. Lebih penting, kemahiran persembahannya itu nyata berkesan menarik minat dua generasi muda yang menjadi sasaran utamanya iaitu anaknya sendiri, Adam Tuah, 3, dan Nor Umairah, 5 tahun.

Kedua-dua anaknya itu sudah pun mahir dalam permainan ini.

Menurut Rimy, kesinambungan permainan tradisional ini akan berterusan pada masa depan. “Saya tidak mahu suatu

hari nanti permainan gasing hanya boleh dilihat di dalam muzium. Harapan utama saya ialah permainan gasing perlu dihidupkan semula dan menjadi sebahagian daripada kehidupan harian kita. Bukan hanya dimainkan di majlismajlis rasmi,” katanya.

Rimy Azizi Abdul Karim

Gasing Lagenda 833-1, Batu 5 ¾, Kampung Cheng Melaka Tel +6017 613 4644

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An artisan ensures the game of gasing, once a popular pastime, survives the test of time

Bentuk gasing berbeza dari negeri ke negeri Gasings of different origins

Harapan Rimy semoga gasing tidak hanya dijumpai di muzium kelak Rimy hopes the gasing will not just be found in museums in the future

In one graceful yet controlled motion, Rimy Azizi Abdul Karim flings the spinning top to the ground, where it lands with a whip-like crack before gyrating fluidly for the next few minutes. A well-made gasing can spin up to two hours, he tells me.

Top spinning, whose Malay-language name was derived from kayu (wood) and pusing (spin), is believed to have been brought to the Malay Archipelago courtesy of Middle Eastern traders.

Quickly picked up as a post-rice harvest men’s game, the advent of video games and other modern distractions has threatened its popularity as a leisurely pursuit, but not if artisans like Rimy can help it.

Rimy hails from several generations of gasing makers. After catching the gasing bug from his father Abdul Karim, he travelled nationwide, including to the Malay heartland of the East Coast and the southern state of Johor, to apprentice with the best gurus in the trade –eight, no less. His passion for gasing deepened as he realised “it is a beautiful game, rich in history and stories”.

In Malaysia alone, over 100 types of gasing are in existence. Even from Rimy’s prized personal collection, one can discern the richness of cultural information in each gasing’s characteristics, from name and shape to type of wood. Gasing jantung is derived from the shape of a banana heart, a popular ingredient in Malay cooking. Gasing talam dua muka, a dualfaced top, refers to a famous Malay proverb about the treacherous nature of humans, while lang laut is inspired by the sea.

Making a good gasing begins with the search for hard, malleable (liat) wood; cengal, ciku and mangrove are popular species. Traditionally, the materials were

obtained from rivers and forests but the scarcity and high cost of raw wood prompted Rimy and other gasing-makers to fall on an unlikely source: recycling.

Wooden beams from old kampung houses are sufficiently dry and seasoned; the cost is cheaper by 40 percent as well. Using an iron axe, the wood is cut into 15cm cubes and dried out before each block is handhewn into a gasing’s curvy shape. A spinning machine is used to drill a nail or axis into the centre; the extra weight prolongs the spin, and then it is chiselled to immaculate smoothness before being sandpapered and spray-painted for a shiny finish.

On a good day, Rimy can make up to 20 in his top production workshop in Kampung Cheng. Since going full-time in 2007, his company, Gasing Lagenda Enterprise, has worked closely with the Malaysian Handicraft Development Corporation (Kraftangan Malaysia) to produce tops as gifts and souvenirs as well as for competitive use. Melaka, also known as Malacca, is renowned for gasing pangkah, a highly skilled game where contestants smash their spinning tops against those spun by rival team members. Apart from making tops for his own company, Rimy runs short gasingmaking courses and performs demonstrations in hopes of generating public interest, and eventually, training successors. His biggest coup to date is a 24hour gasing competition in 2012 that made it to the Malaysian Book of Records.

Rimy occasionally employs acrobatic tricks to attract crowds. I’m caught between amusement, admiration and alarm of injury as he juggles between using his forehead and finger as a spinning pad. Gimmicky or otherwise, his showmanship has impressed at least two members of the younger generation who are his target audience: his children, Adam Tuah, 3, and Nor Umairah, 5, are pretty mean throwers.

“I don’t want spinning tops to end up in a museum one day. My biggest dream is for the game to go beyond ceremonial use, and make a comeback in the day-to-day lives of ordinary people,” he added.

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T 1300 655 324

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KOREA

Melbourne (MAS)

Guangzhou (MAS)

A&S&C 91 44 4219 1919

Pusan (GSA)

R 132627 (24 hrs) T 1 300 655 324

R&T 86 20 833 58868/38989 ext

F 91 44 4219 9299

R&T 82 51 468 0682/462 0686

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F 82 51 468 1540

Perth (MAS)

A 86 20 836 52699 C 86 20 3607 0621

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Seoul (MAS)

R 132627 (24 hrs) T 1 300 655 324

F 86 20 8335 8898

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F 91 40 2341 0295

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Shanghai (MAS)

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Manama (GSA)

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F 965 2249 2577

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Xiamen (MAS)

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MALAYSIA

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Ticket Office: Level 5

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FINLAND, LITHUANIA, LATVIA,

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Building

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R&T 62 21 522 969 082

KL City Air Terminal (KL Sentral)

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BRUNEI DARULSALAM Bandar Seri Begawan (MAS)

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Medan (MAS)

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Phnom Penh (MAS)

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Siem Reap (MAS)

A 07 598 8724

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C 07 599 1529/7331

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Kapit (H/A)

MAURITIUS

SAUDI ARABIA

TURKEY

A 084 796 484

Port Louis (GSA)

Jeddah (MAS)

Istanbul (MAS)

Keningau (H/A)

G 230 202 66 97/77

T 966 2 6670 011/6610 150

R&T&A 90 212 224 8500

A 087 331 553 F 087 336 139

F 230 211 14 11

C 966 2 6670 011 F 966 2 6610 041

F 90 212 230 3097

Kota Bharu (MAS)

230 212 96 63

S 09 771 4703 700

C 90 212 465 3325 SINGAPORE

T 90 212 465 3327

C 09 771 4722 F 09 774 8087

MYANMAR

Singapore (MAS)

Kota Kinabalu (MAS)

Yangon (MAS)

R 65 6336 6777 (24 hrs)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

S&A 088 515 500

R&T 951 387 648

T 65 6433 0220 A 65 6433 0204

Abu Dhabi (GSA)

C 088 515 468 F 088 231 929

S 951 387 647

C 65 6542 0678 F 65 6336 2782

G 971 2645 4050 F 971 2645 4060

Kuala Terengganu (MAS)

F 951 241 124

G 65 6541 6800

Dubai (GSA)

Kuantan (MAS)

NEPAL

SRI LANKA

C 09 538 4291 F 09 515 7870

Kathmandu (GSA)

Colombo (GSA)

A 971 4 397 0221

Kuching (MAS)

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C 082 587 553 F 082 411 767

971 4 393 3333

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UNITED KINGDOM

Labuan (MAS)

NETHERLANDS

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London (MAS)

A&S 087 413 722 G 087 412 152

Amsterdam (MAS)

Mataram (GSA)

A 44 207 341 2000

C 087 415 121 F 087 419 003

R&T 3120 521 6262

G 94 41 4641 040 F 94 41 4841 041

R&T 44 871 423 9090

Langkawi (MAS)

A 3120 521 6252

A 04 955 1171

C 3120 653 4353 F 3120 638 1189

Marudi (H/A)

F 44 207 373 2314 SWEDEN, NORWAY, DENMARK,

C 44 208 759 8078

ICELAND

Manchester (MAS) A 44 161 831 9876

G 085755 240

NEW CALEDONIA

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A 085 755 635 F 085 755 480

Noumea (GSA)

R 46 8 555 691 669

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G 687 246 353 F 687 241 213

A 085 416 461 G 085 414 155

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C 085 615 443 F 085 419 313

NEW ZEALAND

Zurich (MAS)

R&T 1 800 552 9264

Penang (MAS)

Auckland (MAS)

R 41 44 225 7272 F 41 44 211 6155

F 1 310 943 1810

A 04 219 6330 F 04 226 6844

R 0800 777 747 (24 hrs)

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T 64 9 373 2741 A 64 9 379 3743

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A 1 310 953 3739

S 089 273 972

C 64 9 255 5365

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New York (GSA)

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R&T 1 800 552 9264

A 089 273 962 G 089 660 525

G 1 800 552 9264

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Sibu (MAS)

Muscat (GSA)

TAIWAN

Houston (GSA)

S 084 321 515

R&T 968 2466 0305/08

Taipei (MAS)

R 1 800 552 9264

A 084 326 861 F 084 319 797

F 968 2456 6125

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Tawau (MAS)

G&S 1 800 552 9264

A 089 950 191 S 089 950 871

THE PHILIPPINES

C 089 950 555 F 089 950 887

Manila (MAS)

THAILAND

R&T 63 28 873 215 A&S 63 28 436 674

Bangkok (MAS)

F 63 28 450 600 (R&T) /63 28 892 347 (A&S)

G 66 2 250 6560 7 R 66 2 250 6568 74

VIETNAM

F 66 2 250 6575-6

Hanoi (MAS)

MALDIVES Male (GSA)

R 1 800 552 9264 F 1 310 943 1810

G 960 333 00 88

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Phuket (MAS)

R&T 84 43 826 8820/21

F 960 333 66 77

Doha (GSA)

G 66 76 216 675/234 467

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C 960 333 37 30

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F 66 76 217 400

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H/P 960 777 15 34

F 974 444 4403

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Getting Started See which aircraft you’re on by checking the safety card in your seatback. Then find out which entertainment system you have.

請查看座椅背後的安全手冊瞭 解您乘坐的飛機型號，找到您所 乘坐機型上的娛樂系統。

お座席の後ろの安全カードに記 載されているご搭乗機の機体を ご参照いただき、どのシステム がお楽しみいただけるかご確認 ください。

MOVIES Overhead Screens B737-800 Quick guide listings, p.121

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快速指南节目表，第121页 クイックガイドのリスト は、121ページ

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Instructions How to use your system, p.122

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如何使用您的系统，第 122页 システムのご利用方法 は、122ページ

AUDIO

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Audio Video On Demand B777-200

Audio Video On Demand B777

Audio Video On Demand B737-800, A333

Audio Video On Demand A380

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QUICK GUIDE

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YOUR SELECT ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE IS PRODUCED BY SPAFAX NETWORKS SDN BHD BUSINESS DIRECTOR SUE LOKE EDITOR JULIE GOH ACTING EDITOR, SELECT SIMON TUTTON DESIGN EURIC LIEW TRANSLATION CLS COMMUNICATION, LONDON © 2015 SPAFAX NETWORKS SDN BHD, UNIT NO B-11-3A, BLOCK B WEST, PJ 8, JALAN BARAT, 46050, PETALING JAYA, SELANGOR, MALAYSIA TEL: +603 7960 0711 WWW.SPAFAX.COM YOUR INFLIGHT ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE IS PRODUCED IN CONSULTATION WITH THE EDITORIAL TEAM OF MALAYSIA AIRLINES’ COMMUNICATIONS DIVISION & INFLIGHT SERVICES DEPARTMENT.

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FURIOUS NUMBERS

1, 2, 4, 5, 6, 3, 7 The chronological order of the seven feature-length movies

How a cult car race thriller spawned one of the biggest movie franchises of all time Over the course of seven films, The Fast And The Furious franchise has gone from a cheap-thrills genre movie about the lives of underground street racers to huge budget, globe-spanning blockbusters complete with outrageously extravagant action sequences. With its most recent instalment, Furious 7, becoming the fourth highest grossing film ever, taking approximately $1.5 billion USD at the worldwide box office, we look at the numbers behind the recordbreaking franchise that left everyone’s expectations in its dust.

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Both the amount of vehicles that have been flipped throughout the series, and police cars that have been damaged

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The amount Vin Diesel was paid for his cameo in Tokyo Drift. Instead of money, he acquired the ownership rights of the Chronicles Of Riddick franchise as payment from Universal Studios

cast members who were cast in the original film despite having not yet learned how to drive (Michelle Rodriguez and Jordana Brewster)

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The difference in height between Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson and Vin Diesel, despite often standing eye to eye in the films

The amount of cars destroyed during the filming of Furious 7

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The age of Paul Walker when he tragically died in a car accident midway through the production of the latest movie

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The number of spin-off short films that accompany the series: Turbo-Charged Prelude (2003) and Los Bandoleros (2009), the latter directed by Vin Diesel

(80.47 km/h)

The maximum speed stunt performers were allowed to drive during the Furious 7 shoot, for safety reasons

$3.9 billion USD

The approximate combined worldwide box office gross the film franchise has made so far

Furious 7 is playing on board this month. See page 97 for details

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TOMORROW’S GOT TALENT There’s no avoiding the limelight for Tomorrowland star, Britt Robertson ‘Don’t screw it up’, was the career advice George Clooney playfully gave his Tomorrowland co-star Britt Robertson following the release of their Disney sci-fi adventure. In the film, Robertson plays a young science enthusiast who is recruited by an irritable inventor (Clooney) to go to a glittering, utopic, alternate dimension where people are pushing the limits of futuristic possibilities.

The movie marks the 25-year-old’s first major role after almost ten years earning her stripes on TV, most notably in coming of age drama Life Unexpected and sci-fi series Under The Dome. But with Tomorrowland being Disney’s flagship release of the summer, the South Carolina native had better prepare for some serious stardom; something she’s not quite ready to do. Witty and frankly spoken, Robertson would rather keep her share of anonymity rather than become a household name: ‘I look at someone like Natalie Portman, who I think is extremely talented, but she’s in the limelight so much that she probably can’t go to the grocery store’, she says. ‘I still go to the grocery store in my pyjamas and no one cares!’

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With co-star Clooney having arguably made the jump from TV to film more successfully than anyone else, who better than ER’s former heartthrob resident pediatrician to advise Robertson on her next steps.

‘Don’t just ride on this movie and hope it does something good for you,’ he told her, ‘get some momentum’. And momentum is what she’s got, with Nicholas Sparks’ romantic weepie The Longest Ride already in theatres, and an upcoming drama opposite Eddie Murphy in the works, Robertson will have to embrace her newfound fame, and get used to dressing up before buying her fruit and veg.

TAKING IT SERIOUSLY Upon hearing that James Franco and Jonah Hill are starring in a new film together, you’d be forgiven for assuming it’s a comedy. With both actors being Saturday Night Live veterans with a string of hit comedies between them, it’s easy to forget that the pair have each been nominated for Academy Awards for dramatic roles. In their latest outing, True Story, the duo play it straight in a dramatisation of the real relationship between a disgraced investigative journalist (Hill) and a prisoner accused of murder who has mysteriously assumed his identity (Franco). If you can get past the expectation that either actor might suddenly break out into jokes and laughter, underneath you’ll find a taut and tense drama with plenty of mystery, mind games and not an adolescent gag in sight.

True Story is playing on board this month. See page 98 for details

Tomorrowland is playing on board this month. See page 98 for more details

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NO ORDINARY CHEF His chef’s whites are always black, he smokes cigars, he has tattoos, he calls himself the Demon Chef, and he’s one of only two selftaught chefs who have ever been rewarded a Michelin star – Alvin Leung is a true food industry trailblazer. Born in London in 1961, Alvin spent his childhood in Ontario, Canada, where he worked as an engineer before moving to Hong Kong to set up his first restaurant, Bo Innovation. In Hong Kong he quickly gained a reputation for his ‘X-Treme Chinese’ cuisine which includes dishes using experimental combinations producing often controversial concoctions. On his own TV show, Maverick Chef, Alvin tours six Asian

FAMILY FEUD

countries in search of their most iconic dishes before reconstructing them using his unique method of molecular gastronomy madness.

Maverick Chef is playing on board this month. See page 113 for details

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Hip-hop meets high drama in this year’s biggest new TV show, Empire. Meet the family at the centre of all the scandal, swagger, and sensational squabbling

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Lucious Lucious Lyon, played

by Academy Award nominee Terrence Howard, is the CEO of Empire Entertainment, and has long-reigned supreme in the music industry. But a medical diagnosis expedites his plans to choose which of his three sons will inherit his throne – all while fending off a vengeful ex-wife.

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Cookie Taraji P. Henson, famed for her work in The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button and Person Of Interest, takes on the role of Cookie Lyon, the former wife of Lucious who is hell-bent on taking back her share of the company after spending 17 years in jail for running the drugs that financed his early career.

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Jamal The calm, compassionate and wise middle son, Jamal, played by Jussie Smollett, is a musical prodigy who shies away from the spotlight. A perfect candidate for the throne, but the problem is Lucious can’t bring himself to support Jamal’s homosexuality.

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Andre Playing the role of the eldest and bipolar son, Andre, is Trai Byers.

Wharton-educated with a brilliant business mind, the power-hungry CFO of Empire Entertainment lacks the charisma that his father is looking for in his successor.

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Hakeem Played by newcomer Bryshere Y. Gray, Hakeem is the youngest in the Lyon crew, and Lucious’ favourite.

A talented rapper on the rise and a spoiled playboy obsessed over fame, he will have to decide what is more important: family or stardom.

Empire is playing on board this month. See page 109 for details

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ONLINE TO ONSTAGE Korean-American YouTube music sensation, David Choi, talks exclusively to Select while on his latest Asia Tour What do you like best about visiting Malaysia?

The food, it’s delicious, the best in Asia – Nasi Lemak is my favourite. Plus, I really like the people here, every time I come here I make more friends.

What inspired you when you wrote your new album, Stories Of You’s And Me? A lot of people. When I finished the album, I wrote down the song titles and next to each song was a name of the person who inspired me to write it.

What is your song writing process like?

When it comes to my own music, I’ll wait for inspiration. I don’t force it because I want it to be natural. But there are also times when a company will ask me to write a song, like a happy song about the iPhone, so then I need to craft the song. I can do both.

fun instrument, an instrument that makes people happy.

How do your collaborations with fellow YouTubers usually come about?

Usually I just ask them or they ask me.

Or someone pairs us. But personality comes first. If we get on, I’ll say ‘let’s do something together’.

Does the classical music training you received as a kid help your music now?

It does. I used to hate classical music as a kid. What kid likes to listen to classical music, right? But now, it’s one of my favourite genres. I use a lot of strings, so having been part of an orchestra helps that a lot.

How do you pick which artist’s songs you want to cover?

Sometimes I’ll choose popular songs, but I obviously have to like it. If it’s catchy and I like it, sometimes I’ll just do it to get it out of my system.

Where do you see yourself going as an artist from here on out?

I see myself doing more shows, promote this album more, and plan more shows around Asia. And then, write another album and do the same thing again!

Are there any particular musicians who inspired your ukulele playing?

Well, my favourite ukulele player is Jake Shimabukuro – he’s the best in the world. I don’t exactly strive to be like him, but it’s a

Single All I Need is playing on board this month. See page 118 for details

WHIPPING BACK THE CLOCK British rock band Blur – most famous for their 1990s Britpop anthems – have released their first album in over a decade, even though it nearly didn’t exist.

New album, The Magic Whip, was conceived while the band were stranded in Hong Kong for five days in May 2013 after a festival appearance in Japan was cancelled at the last minute. The band spent the days in an impromptu studio session, laying down some tracks to pass the time, but they didn’t initially think what they recorded was useable. Over a year later the

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band decided to revisit the recordings, discovering that they had enough to make an album. The result is a triumphant comeback with a sound reminiscent of their heyday but with an added maturity and range that could be attributed to the band’s lengthy time apart. Described as ‘sci-fi folk’ by guitarist Graham Coxon, the record bounces from quirky electronica to broody grunge with some reggae-soul thrown in.

With The Magic Whip, Blur have turned back the clock with an eclectic offering that rivals any of their greatest hits.

The Magic Whip is playing on board.

See page 115 for more details

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MOVIES

HOLLYWOOD LATEST

We’re pleased to offer a range of movies from Hollywood’s latest to all-time classics

Home JIM PARSONS, RIHANNA, STEVE MARTIN PG – 94 MINS – ANIMATION, ADVENTURE, COMEDY E, G, F, I

The Cobbler ADAM SANDLER, DAN STEVENS, ELLEN BARKIN PG13 – 99 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA, FANTASY E, G, ES, F, C+

Languages

E ENGLISH E+ ENGLISH SUBTITLES A ARABIC A+ ARABIC SUBTITLES C+ CHINESE SUBTITLES CA CANTONESE ES SPANISH F FRENCH G GERMAN H HINDI I ITALIAN IN INDONESIAN J JAPANESE K KOREAN M MANDARIN MA MALAYALAM ML MALAY T TAMIL TA TAGALOG

Max Simkin has repaired shoes in the same New York shop that has been in his family for generations.

Disenchanted with his repetitive life, one day he stumbles upon a magical heirloom that allows him to step into the lives of his customers when he wears their shoes.

NEW Far From The Madding Crowd Ratings

CAREY MULLIGAN, MICHAEL SHEEN, MATTHIAS SCHOENAERTS PG13 – 119 MINS – DRAMA E, J, G, I, C+

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General audience.

Suitable for all ages.

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arental guidance P suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

PG13

arental guidance P strongly recommended.

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

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estricted. Not suitable R for under 17s.

NR

Not rated.

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Period drama adaptation of Thomas Hardy’s acclaimed novel about the story of the beautiful and independent Bathsheba Everdene and her three suitors. While facing a series of hardships, she must choose between a sheep farmer, a handsome and reckless sergeant, and a wealthy ageing bachelor.

Fun animation from DreamWorks Studios. Oh, an alien on the run from his own people, lands on Earth and makes friends with the adventurous Tip, who is on a quest of her own.

NEW Furious 7

Run All Night

VIN DIESEL, PAUL WALKER, JASON STATHAM, DWAYNE JOHNSON

LIAM NEESON, ED HARRIS, JOEL KINNAMAN

PG13 – 137 MINS – ACTION, CRIME, THRILLER E, F, J, ES, C+

The Furious gang say goodbye to the late Paul Walker. After creating chaos across Tokyo, Deckard Shaw seeks revenge for his brother by setting his sights on Dominic Toretto and his close-knit crew.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

R – 114 MINS – ACTION, CRIME, DRAMA E, F, G, J

Mobster and hit man Jimmy Conlon has one night to figure out where his loyalties lie: with his estranged son, Mike, whose life is in danger, or his longtime best friend, mob boss Shawn Maguire, who wants Mike to pay for the death of his own son.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

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The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel JUDI DENCH, MAGGIE SMITH, BILL NIGHY PG – 122 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA E, G, J, I

The occupants of The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel have settled into life in India. Evelyn and Douglas have jobs, while Norman and Carol’s relationship is blossoming. Meanwhile, Sonny works to open a second hotel and some quirky new guests arrive.

NEW Song Of The Sea DAVID RAWLE, BRENDAN GLEESON, LISA HANNIGAN PG – 93 MINS – ANIMATION, FAMILY, FANTASY E, F, ES

The story of Saoirise, a young girl who is the last of the Selkies, an Irish and Scottish legend that gives Saoirise the power to turn into a seal. But when she learns that the spirit world is in danger, she journeys into the sea to save her magical brethren.

NEW True Story JAMES FRANCO, JONAH HILL, FELICITY JONES R - 99 MINS – DRAMA, MYSTERY, THRILLER E, G, F, ES, A+

Struggling to find the right story, disgraced former New York Times journalist Michael Finkel learns that a prisoner on the FBI’s most wanted list has been mysteriously assuming his identity.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Ratings

G

General audience.

Suitable for all ages.

PG

arental guidance P suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

PG13

arental guidance P strongly recommended.

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

R

estricted. Not suitable R for under 17s.

NR

Not rated.

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NEW Tomorrowland

NEW X + Y

GEORGE CLOONEY, HUGH LAURIE, BRITT ROBERTSON

ASA BUTTERFIELD, RAFE SPALL, SALLY HAWKINS

PG – 130 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, MYSTERY

PG13 – 111 MINS – DRAMA, COMEDY

E, A+

E, F, C+

An aspiring teenage scientist and a grumpy, ageing inventor learn that they are both bound to a shared destiny. Together the two must embark on a dangerous mission to discover the truths of a mysterious place somewhere in time and space that only exists in the duo’s collective memory.

Nathan struggles to connect with the world around him and uses his love of mathematics to bring him comfort. But when he joins the UK team to compete at the International Mathematics Olympiad in Taiwan, he is forced to break out of his shell and bond with his team.

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MOVIES HOLLYWOOD FAVOURITES

Avatar SAM WORTHINGTON, ZOE SALDANA, SIGOURNEY WEAVER PG13 – 162 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, FANTASY E, F

Bend It Like Beckham

The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel

Charlie And The Chocolate Factory

PARMINDER NAGRA, KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS

JUDI DENCH, BILL NIGHY, MAGGIE SMITH

JOHNNY DEPP, DAVID KELLY, FREDDIE HIGHMORE

PG13 – 124 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA

PG – 115 MINS – ADVENTURE, COMEDY, FAMILY

E, I, J, K A+

E, G, I, J, C+

An ensemble of esteemed British actors. A group of retirees travel to India to take up residence in what they believe is a newly restored hotel. Less luxurious than advertised, the Marigold Hotel slowly begins to charm in unexpected ways.

A humble young boy named Charlie is announced as one of the winners of a coveted prize: a tour of Willy Wonka’s magical chocolate factory.

Together with his Grandpa Joe, Charlie discovers its wonders and dangers.

Cult high-school superpower movie from Josh Trank, the director of this summer’s Fantastic Four. Whilst attending a party, three high school friends gain superpowers after making an incredible discovery. However, they soon find their lives spinning out of control.

The Bucket List

Chocolat

City Of Ember

JACK NICHOLSON, MORGAN FREEMAN, SEAN HAYES

JULIETTE BINOCHE, JUDI DENCH, ALFRED MOLINA

SAOIRSE RONAN, TOBY JONES, BILL MURRAY

PG13 – 97 MINS – ADVENTURE, COMEDY, DRAMA

PG13 - 121 MINS – DRAMA, ROMANCE

PG – 90 MINS – ADVENTURE, FAMILY, FANTASY

E, I, G, ES, A+

E, J, G, F, C+

E, K, J, G

Two terminally ill men escape from a cancer ward and head off on a road trip with a wish list of to-dos before they die.

A single mother and her daughter move to a small village in France to open a chocolate store. They are initially met with resistance from the dogmatic townspeople, but their confectionery has a way of opening hearts and minds.

For generations, the people of the City of Ember have flourished in an amazing world of glittering lights.

But, when Ember’s once powerful generator starts to fail, it falls on two youths, Lina and Doon, to restore the city’s precious light.

PG13 - 133 MINS – DRAMA, ROMANCE

Released in 2009, Avatar is still the biggest grossing movie in cinematic history.

A paraplegic marine dispatched on a unique mission to a moon called Pandora becomes torn between following his destructive orders and protecting the lush alien world and its Na’vi inhabitants.

E, F, G

In London, a girl goes against her Indian parents’ wishes and joins the local women’s football team. She and a fellow player become friends, but external forces could yet tear them apart.

The Avengers ROBERT DOWNEY JR, CHRIS EVANS, CHRIS HEMSWORTH, MARK RUFFALO, SCARLETT JOHANSSON, JEREMY RENNER PG13 – 143 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, SCI-FI E, C+

The original assembly of Marvel’s greatest superhero team. The Avengers must learn to put their differences aside and work as a team to stop the mischievous Loki and his alien army from enslaving humanity.

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Chronicle DANE DEHAAN, ALEX RUSSELL, MICHAEL B JORDAN PG13 – 84 MINS – DRAMA, SCI-FI, THRILLLER E, F

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MOVIES HOLLYWOOD FAVOURITES

Dead Poets Society

District 9

ROBIN WILLIAMS, ETHAN HAWKE, JOSH CHARLES

SHARLTO COPLEY, DAVID JAMES, JASON COPE

PG – 128 MINS – DRAMA

R – 112 MINS – ACTION, SCI-FI, THRILLER

E

E, ES, K, G, A+

Crazy, Stupid, Love.

STEVE CARELL , RYAN GOSLING, JULIANNE MOORE PG13 - 118 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA, ROMANCE E, F, I, ES, A+

Cal is living a happy, average life with his wife Emily, until she asks for a divorce. Suddenly single and lacking in social skills, Cal is helped by his charismatic friend Jacob to re-enter the dating world.

On the first day of class, a group of boys’ lives are turned upside down by a new English teacher who inspires them to seize the day and to make their lives extraordinary.

For thirty years an extraterrestrial race has sought refuge in a South African slum called ‘District 9’.

Everything changes when a government agent contracts a mysterious virus causing him to become the one in need of refuge.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Languages

The Curious Case Of Benjamin Button BRAD PITT, CATE BLANCHETT, TILDA SWINTON

E ENGLISH E+ ENGLISH SUBTITLES A ARABIC A+ ARABIC SUBTITLES C+ CHINESE SUBTITLES CA CANTONESE ES SPANISH F FRENCH G GERMAN H HINDI I ITALIAN IN INDONESIAN J JAPANESE K KOREAN M MANDARIN MA MALAYALAM ML MALAY T TAMIL TA TAGALOG

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The Descendants GEORGE CLOONEY, SHAILENE WOODLEY, AMARA MILLER R - 115 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA

PG13 – 166 MINS – DRAMA, FANTASY, ROMANCE

E, F, G, J, A+

E, G, F, I

When his wife is seriously injured in an accident, a land baron must try to reconnect with his daughters and come to terms with his wife’s affair.

Benjamin Button is born with a unique condition that causes him to age backwards. Becoming younger every day of his life, Benjamin encounters the beautiful Daisy when she is a child. He waits for the day when they can meet at the same age.

Divergent SHAILENE WOODLEY, THEO JAMES, KATE WINSLET PG13 – 139 MINS – ADVENTURE, SCI-FI, THRILLER E, F, J, K, A+

In a dystopian, post-apocalyptic world in which society is divided into five factions, Tris Prior’s life changes drastically when she discovers that she is Divergent and can’t fit into any one faction. While she attempts to conceal her status, Tris uncovers a looming war which threatens everyone she loves.

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MOVIES

Fast Five

Gangster Squad

I Am Legend

In Time

The Internship

VIN DIESEL, PAUL WALKER, DWAYNE JOHNSON

RYAN GOSLING, EMMA STONE, SEAN PENN

WILL SMITH, ALICE BRAGA, CHARLIE TAHAN

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, AMANDA SEYFRIED, CILLIAN MURPHY

VINCE VAUGHN, OWEN WILSON, ROSE BYRNE

PG13 – 131 MINS – ACTION, CRIME, THRILLER

R - 113 MINS – ACTION, CRIME, DRAMA

R - 101 MINS – DRAMA, SCI-FI, THRILLER

PG13 - 109 MINS – ACTION, SCI-FI, THRILLER

PG13 - 119 MINS – COMEDY

E, K, ES, F, C+

E, F, G, J , A+

E, F, G, K, C+

E, I, G, J, A+

On the run, Dom and Brian find themselves in Rio de Janeiro with only one option. They must pull off another heist and earn their freedom by taking out a drug kingpin. With detective Hobbs on their case, they’ll need their entire crew to complete the job.

Loosely based on true events. In 1950s LA, a team of detectives is put together to stop gangster Mickey Cohen. They’re given powers beyond the law to wage war on one of the most violent men in US history.

Years after a plague has killed most of the world’s population and transformed the rest into mindless monsters, New York’s sole survivor bravely navigates the city with his dog, never giving up hope of finding a cure.

In a world where time is currency, the rich never run out of it and the poor never have enough. One man, having been accused of murder, finds himself on the run with a hostage.

Two old-fashioned salesmen find themselves becoming obsolete in the internet age. Rather than giving up, Billy and Nick fight their way into an internship programme at Google.

Ice Age: Continental Drift

Inception

Invictus

LEONARDO DICAPRIO, JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT, ELLEN PAGE

MORGAN FREEMAN, MATT DAMON, TONY KGOROGE

PG13 – 148 MINS – ACTION, MYSTERY, SCI-FI

PG13 - 134 MINS – BIOGRAPHY, DRAMA, HISTORY

E, F, G, K, A+

E, G, I, J, C+

Oscar-winning thriller from Christopher Nolan. A thief who steals corporate secrets through use of dream-sharing technology is given the job of planting an idea into the mind of a CEO. He recruits a team of experts to help him complete this near impossible task.

Set in post-apartheid South Africa, this film follows Nelson Mandela’s efforts to unite a divided country using the national rugby team, hoping it can win the Rugby World Cup.

RAY ROMANO, DENIS LEARY, JOHN LEGUIZAMO G - 88 MINS – ANIMATION, ADVENTURE, COMEDY

Fast & Furious 6 VIN DIESEL, PAUL WALKER, DWAYNE JOHNSON PG13 – 130 MINS – ACTION, CRIME, THRILLER E, I, G, J, A+

When a band of mercenary drivers start terrorising different European countries, Hobbs enlists Dom and Brian to reassemble their crew and take out the international terrorists.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

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E, F, G, J

Manny, Diego and Sid embark on another adventure in the wilderness as their continent is set adrift. They use an iceberg as a ship and encounter new creatures and pirates along the way.

E

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The Iron Lady MERYL STREEP, JIM BROADBENT, RICHARD E GRANT PG13 - 105 MINS – BIOGRAPHY, DRAMA, HISTORY E, F, G, K

Margaret Thatcher looks back on her life and the moments that made her Britain’s first female prime minister. Through the highs and lows, her husband was by her side, but how will she manage without him?

Journey To The Center Of The Earth BRENDAN FRASER, JOSH HUTCHERSON, ANITA BRIEM PG – 93 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, FAMILY E, I, ES, J, C+

On a quest to find out what happened to his missing brother, a scientist, his nephew, and their mountain guide discover a fantastic and dangerous world in the centre of the Earth.

The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King ELIJAH WOOD, IAN MCKELLEN, VIGGO MORTENSEN PG13 - 201 MINS – ADVENTURE, FANTASY E, F, G, K, C+

Gandalf and Aragorn lead the world of men to war against Sauron to distract him and allow Frodo and Sam a chance to destroy the One Ring once and for all.

Mamma Mia! MERYL STREEP, PIERCE BROSNAN, AMANDA SEYFRIED PG13 – 108 MINS – COMEDY, MUSICAL, ROMANCE E, C+

Donna is an independent free spirit who lives with her daughter Sophie at their hotel in the Greek Islands.

Little does she realise that three men from her past have been invited to Sophie’s pending wedding in an attempt by Sophie to find her real father.

Languages

E ENGLISH E+ ENGLISH SUBTITLES A ARABIC A+ ARABIC SUBTITLES C+ CHINESE SUBTITLES CA CANTONESE ES SPANISH F FRENCH G GERMAN H HINDI I ITALIAN IN INDONESIAN J JAPANESE K KOREAN M MANDARIN MA MALAYALAM ML MALAY T TAMIL TA TAGALOG

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Juno

Moulin Rouge!

ELLEN PAGE, MICHAEL CERA, JENNIFER GARNER

NICOLE KIDMAN, EWAN MCGREGOR, JOHN LEGUIZAMO

PG – 96 MINS – COMEDY, ROMANCE, DRAMA

PG13 – 127 MINS – DRAMA, MUSICAL, ROMANCE

E, F, G, I

E, F, G, I

When a high-school student falls pregnant, she decides to keep the baby. While her life begins to change as her pregnancy develops, she searches for suitable adoptive parents.

In 1899, Paris is a hotspot for all things gaudy and glamorous. At the heart of it all is the Moulin Rouge, and its beautiful star, Satine. A young poet, entranced by her beauty, becomes embroiled in a passionate affair that results in a dangerous standoff with a jealous duke.

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Music And Lyrics HUGH GRANT, DREW BARRYMORE, SCOTT PORTER PG – 96 MINS – COMEDY, MUSIC, ROMANCE E, I, J, ES

Alex Fletcher, an ’80s pop star living off royalties and the odd performance, jumps at the chance to re-enter the spotlight. As he sets about writing a song for a teen sensation, he finds that he needs help with lyrics, and pursues a relationship with a quirky young poet.

Nine

The Prestige

DANIEL DAY-LEWIS, MARION COTILLARD, PENÉLOPE CRUZ

CHRISTIAN BALE, HUGH JACKMAN, SCARLETT JOHANSSON

PG13 – 118 MINS – DRAMA, MUSICAL, ROMANCE

PG13 – 130 MINS – DRAMA, MYSTERY, THRILLER

E, I, F, G, A+

E, G, J, I

All-star musical drama from the director of Chicago.

Famous film director Guido Contini struggles to overcome his writer’s block while trying to balance all the women in his life.

Acclaimed suspense thriller about the rivalry between two 19th Century stage magicians who will stop at nothing to create the ultimate illusion.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

My Sister’s Keeper

The Perfect Storm

Pitch Perfect

CAMERON DIAZ, ALEC BALDWIN

GEORGE CLOONEY, MARK WAHLBERG, DIANE LANE

ANNA KENDRICK, BRITTANY SNOW, REBEL WILSON

PG13 - 130 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, DRAMA

PG13 – 112 MINS – COMEDY, MUSIC, ROMANCE

E, F, G, J, C+

E, G, F, J, C+

A group of fishermen go out to sea as usual, looking for a catch. But they get caught in a freak weather phenomenon that places them in the middle of the perfect storm.

University student, Beca, is forced to participate in some extracurricular activities, so joins her school’s all-girl a cappella singing group. Injecting some fresh sounds into the group, they take on the rival male ensemble in a campus competition.

PG13 - 109 MINS – DRAMA E, I, G, K, C+

Based on Jodi Picoult’s bestselling book, this is the story of a girl genetically engineered to save her older sister’s life. However, she decides to sue her family for the right to her own body.

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Rio 2 JESSE EISENBERG, ANNE HATHAWAY, JEMAINE CLEMENT G - 101 MINS – ANIMATION, ADVENTURE, COMEDY E, F, G, J, A+

Blu, Jewel and their kids leave Rio de Janeiro and go back to their roots in the wilds of the Amazon. Soon, Nigel is in hot pursuit seeking revenge, while Blu must deal with meeting his father-in-law

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MOVIES HOLLYWOOD FAVOURITES

Rush

Watchmen

CHRIS HEMSWORTH, DANIEL BRÜHL, OLIVIA WILDE

JACKIE EARLE HALEY, PATRICK WILSON, CARLA GUGINO

R - 123 MINS – ACTION, BIOGRAPHY, DRAMA

R – 162 MINS – ACTION, MYSTERY, SCI-FI

E, I, G, C+

E

The true life story of the fierce Formula 1 rivalry between aloof Austrian driver Niki Lauda and dapper English playboy James Hunt, following their victories, their defeats and their lives away from the race track.

In an alternate 1985 where former superheroes exist, the murder of a colleague sends active vigilante Rorschach into his own sprawling investigation.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Water For Elephants

Willy Wonka & The Chocolate Factory

ROBERT PATTINSON, REESE WITHERSPOON, CHRISTOPH WALTZ

GENE WILDER, PETER OSTRUM, JACK ALBERTSON

PG13 – 120 MINS – DRAMA, ROMANCE E, G, I, J

Romantic drama. A veterinary student abandons his studies after his parents are killed and joins a travelling circus as their vet.

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G - 100 MINS – FAMILY, FANTASY, MUSICAL E, ES

Family classic from 1971. An impoverished young boy called Charlie is named as one of the lucky five winners of a competition that has the whole world talking. His incredible prize: a once-in-a-lifetime tour of Willy Wonka’s famous chocolate factory.

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MOVIES CINE CLUB

NEW Latin Lover TONI BERTORELLI, VAELRIA BRUNI TEDESCHI PG – 104 MINS – DRAMA, COMEDY I, E+

Al decimo anniversario della morte del padre, cinque figlie, tutte nate da madri diverse, si ritrovano insieme per scoprire una verità sconcertante sul conto del loro padre.

On the 10th anniversary of their father’s death, five sisters, each born from a different mother, come together to learn an unsettling truth about their father.

NEW La Famille Belier KARIN VIARD, FRANCOIS DAMIEN PG – 100 MINS – COMEDY F, E+

Une jeune fille, qui vit avec sa famille dont tous les autres membres sont sourds, découvre qu’elle a une voix exceptionnelle.

Mais lorsqu’elle décide de partir, sa famille s’oppose à son départ.

A girl leaves her deaf family to become a singer, but they struggle to her go.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

MALAY

MALAY CLASSIC

NEW Exit Marrakech

Cicakman 3

Ali Baba Bujang Lapok

SAMUEL SCHNEIDER, ULRICH TUKUR, HAFSIA HERZI

LISA SURIHANI, ZIZAN RAZAK, FIZZ FAIRUZ

NR - 122 MINS – DRAMA

PG13 – 120 MINS – ACTION, COMEDY

G, E+

Nach einem Streit mit seinem Vater, taucht ein Teenager in die Unterwelt von Marrakesch ein und lernt wichtige Lektionen fürs Leben.

A troubled teenager runs away to the seedy underworld of Marrakech after arguing with his father.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

ML, E+, C+

Seorang pemuda menjadi adiwira selepas menerima sejenis serum.

A young man’s life changes when he discovers a serum that gives him the powers of his favourite hero.

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A man meets 40 thieves in the woods with hilarious consequences.

P. RAMLEE, SENIWATI ZAITON, TONY CASTELLO

Tragedy and vengeance ensues after a renowned guru becomes involved in a love triangle.

PG – 137 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA ML, E+

Kisah keluarga muda yang berpecah belah.

The story of a young family torn apart.

Ibu Mertua Ku

NEW Eva And Leon

NEW Messi

CLOTILDE HESME, CLOTILDE COURAU, PETER COYOTE

MARADONA, JORGE VALDANO, ANDRES INIESTA

PG – 85 MINS – DRAMA, COMEDY

NR - 93 MINS – DOCUMENTARY

F, E+

ES, E+

AARON AZIZ, MAYA KARIN, LISA SURIHANI

Un orphelin et une femme privilaged rencontrer par hasard et avoir bientôt un effet profond sur l'autre.

El director Álex de la Iglesia reúne a íconos de la historia del fútbol para hablar sobre uno de los mejores jugadores de todos los tiempos, Lionel Messi.

G - 125 MINS – DRAMA, ROMANCE

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Seorang lelaki yang menganggur berjumpa dengan 40 pencuri dalam hutan.

IZZUE ISLAM, SOFFI JIKAN

Cinta tiga segi tok mudim membawa dendam dan tragedi.

Acclaimed documentary by Álex de la Iglesia about one of the greatest footballers to ever play the beautiful game: Lionel Messi.

ML, E+

Anak-ku Sazali

ML

An orphan boy and a privilaged woman meet by chance and soon have a profound effect on each other.

PG – 122 MINS – COMEDY

Hantu Tok Mudim

PG13 – 81 MINS – COMEDY, HORROR

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

P. RAMLEE, AZIZ SATTAR, S. SHAMSUDDIN

Ombak Rindu

P. RAMLEE, SARIMAH, SENIWATI ZAITON PG – 118 MINS – DRAMA

ML, E+

Seorang perempuan muda yatim piatu yang dijual oleh pakciknya.

ML, E+

Sabariah kehilangan kekayaan keluarga apabila dia berkahwin.

Sabariah forfeits her family fortune when she marries.

An orphaned young woman is sold by her uncle.

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INDONESIAN

TAGALOG

CHINESE

CHINESE CLASSIC

Madu Tiga

Merry Riana: Mimpi Sejuta Dolar

NEW Crazy Beautiful You

智取威虎山

被偷走的那五年

CHELSEA ISLAN, DION WIYOKO

KATHRYN BERNADO, DANIEL PADILLA

P. RAMLEE, SARIMAH, ZAHARAH AGUS PG – 100 MINS – MUSICAL, COMEDY

PG13 – 106 MINS – DRAMA

ML, E+

IN, E+

Jamil membuat keputusan untuk berkahwin secara sulit dengan perempuan lain.

Kerusuhan sosial menghantarkan lulusan baru SMA terbang sendirian ke Singapura. Dengan sedikit uang dan tanpa teman, kehidupan betulbetul perjuangan bagi gadis muda ini.

Jamil decides to marry another woman in secret.

Nujum Pak Belalang P. RAMLEE PG – 111 MINS – MUSICAL, COMEDY ML, E+

Belalang mencuba satu komplot supaya dia boleh menuntut ganjaran.

Social riots cause a recent high school graduate to flee alone to Singapore. With little money and no friends, life is a struggle for the young girl.

The Taking of Tiger Mountain

PG – 115 MINS – ROMANCE, DRAMA

ZHANG HANYU, LIN GENGXIN, TONY LEUNG KA-FAI

TA, E+

PG13 – 141 MINS – ACTION, DRAMA

Ang tatlong magkakapatid ay nagkatipon para pangalagaan ang kanilang tatay na matanda na at naghihirap dahil sa sakit na Alzheimer.

While forced to join her mother on a medical mission, a teenager meets a young man who changes her perspective on life.

M, E+, C+

改編自中國名著，講述 1946 年革命時期土匪搶佔中國東 北的故事。 Adapted from a famous Chinese novel. A story of the revolutionary era of 1946 when ruthless bandits occupied north-eastern China.

The Stolen Years BAI BAIHE, JOSEPH CHANG, CHRISTINE FAN PG13 – 108 MINS – ROMANCE, DRAMA M, E+, C+

事業和婚姻原本都很美滿的 何蔓，因一次車禍而意外陷 入昏迷，醒來後失去了5年的 記憶。 After a car crash, He Man cannot remember anything that has happened since her honeymoon.

ARABIC

Belalang tries a scam so he can claim a reward.

Pendekar Bujang Lapok

30 Febrayer

雛妓

SAMEH HUSSEIN, AYTEN AAMER

CHARLENE CHOI, SIMON YAM

PG – 82 MINS – COMEDY, FAMILY

PG13 – 94 MINS – DRAMA

A, E+

CA, M, E+, C+

Sara

P. RAMLEE, AZIZ SATTAR PG – 105 MINS – COMEDY ML, E+

Tiga lelaki membuat keputusan untuk mengikut pakar pahlawan.

Three men decide to follow a master warrior.

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Noor and Nader are two young people who struggle with constant bad luck.

But both of their lives are changed by a surprise turn of events.

於雜誌社工作的何玉玲被老 總以雜誌社利益為由抽稿。 意興闌珊的她在泰國酒吧偶 遇雛妓 Dok-My，玉玲千方 百計決定將 Dok-My 救出 火海。 Rejected by her boss and her boyfriend, journalist Sara travels to Thailand where she meets a child worker in need of her help.

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MOVIES JAPANESE

KOREAN

HINDI

TAMIL

TAMIL CLASSIC

Anegan

Sivaji The Boss

Happy New Year SHAH RUKH KHAN, DEEPIKA PADUKONE, PG13 – 120 MINS – ACTION, COMEDY H, E+

王妃の館

Chateau De La Reine

강남 블루스

Gangnam Blues

Revenge is served at Dubai’s biggest dance competition.

YUTAKA MIZUTANI, RENA TANAKA

LEE MIN-HO, KIM RAE-WON

DHANUSH, AMYRA DASTUR

PG13 – 135 MINS – ACTION, DRAMA

PG13 – 124 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA

G – 120 MINS – ROMANCE, DRAMA

K, E+

T, E+

J, E+

1970년대 서울을 배경으로 절박한 어린 시절을 함께 한 후 강남에서 범죄의 길로 들어선 두 남자의 이야기

2組のツアーグループが、 格式の高いホテル「王妃の 館」の滞在中に繰り広げる ドタバタ劇。 Slapstick comedy about two tour groups staying at the elegant Chateau de la Reine hotel.

Entertainment

RAJINIKANTH, SHRIYA SARAN PG13 - 120 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, DRAMA T, E+

AKSHAY KUMAR, MITHUN CHAKRABORTY PG13 – 120 MINS – COMEDY H, E+

A story about two desperate childhood friends in 1970s Seoul who turn to a life of crime in their home district of Gangnam.

A businessman leaves his vast empire to his dog.

A pair of star-crossed lovers meet for the first time... or so they think.

Sivaji fights corruption to help others.

HINDI CLASSIC

孫娘

Her Granddaughter NANA EIKURA, ETSUSHI TOYOKAWA PG13 – 119 MINS – DRAMA, ROMANCE J, E+

恋を諦めた女と、親子のよ うに年の離れた男との恋愛 模様を描くロマンチックラ ブストーリー。 Romantic drama about the relationship between a young woman and a man who is decades her senior.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

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C’est Si Bon JUNG WOO, KIM YUN-SEOK

oliday: A Soldier Is H Never Off Duty

PG13 – 122 MINS – DRAMA, ROMANCE K, E+

AKSHAY KUMAR, SONAKSHI SINHA

한국 포크 뮤직 중흥기에 음악을 통한 젊은 날의 사랑에 관한 이야기

PG13 - 120 MINS – ACTION, THRILLER

Vellaikaara Durai VIKRAM PRABHU, SRI DIVYA G – 120 MINS – ACTION, COMEDY T, E+

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A story of the youthful romance brought out by music, and the revival of Korean folk music.

A soldier goes on holiday, but instead of relaxing he must stop a terrorist sleeper cell.

A young couple must overcome multiple obstacles in order to stay together.

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Enjoy a wide range of TV programmes across an array of genres It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

2 Broke Girls

Cristela

Fresh Off The Boat

AND THE REALITY PROBLEM

THREE EPISODES

SIX EPISODES

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30 MINS EACH

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A television producer introduces herself to Max and asks about shooting an episode of Keeping Up With The Kardashians at the cupcake store.

Cristela, an ambitious law student on the brink of securing an internship at a prestigious law firm, must deal with her old-fashioned Mexican-American family.

An Asian-American family relocates to Florida in the 1990s. In one episode, when the boys receive excellent grades, Jessica decides they aren’t being sufficiently challenged.

E

Glee THREE EPISODES 60 MINS EACH

A To Z THREE EPISODES 30 MINS E

New comedy about the relationship between Andrew and Zelda, two complete opposites who met each other thanks to a dating website error.

Four unruly friends run a bar in Philadelphia. In one episode, Charlie takes pills that significantly raise his IQ.

Last Man Standing THREE EPISODES 30 MINS EACH

E

E

Enjoy the fifth season of this hit musical comedy.

In one episode, Artie, Blaine and Sam move to New York City and struggle with the challenges of the real world.

A macho, married father of three tries to maintain his manliness, despite being surrouned by a house full of females.

Languages

E ENGLISH E+ ENGLISH SUBTITLES A ARABIC A+ ARABIC SUBTITLES C+ CHINESE SUBTITLES CA CANTONESE ES SPANISH F FRENCH G GERMAN H HINDI I ITALIAN IN INDONESIAN J JAPANESE K KOREAN M MANDARIN MA MALAYALAM ML MALAY T TAMIL TA TAGALOG

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Dads

THREE EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

30 MINS EACH

30 MINS EACH

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Life inside a chaotic Chicago advertising agency.

In one episode, the daughter of an important client is hired as an intern at the agency.

Two thirtysomething men have their fathers move in with them. In one episode, Edna is detained following her exposure as an illegal immigrant.

Undateable TWO EPISODES 30 MINS EACH E

Sitcom following a group of hopeless singletons and their newfound ladies man friend, who decides to take them under his wing.

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Selfie

Arrow

FOUR EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

30 MINS EACH

60 MINS EACH

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In this modern adaptation of My Fair Lady, a social media addict enlists the services of a marketing guru to help her build real, 'offline' friendships.

Billionaire playboy Oliver Queen moonlights as vigilante crime fighter, Arrow. In one episode, Starling City is peaceful until the arrival of a new villain named Vertigo.

Sirens

The Following

Hart Of Dixie

Longmire

Sleepy Hollow

THREE EPISODES

FOUR EPISODES

FIVE EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

30 MINS EACH

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Working as a paramedic in Chicago, Brian meets Johnny and Hank, two offbeat colleagues who share his sense of humour.

FBI agent Ryan Hardy is on the trail of a serial killer with a cult following. In one episode, Ryan takes the ultimate risk by siding with Joe with the hope of saving someone.

New York doctor Zoe Hart takes a job in Bluebell, Alabama. In one episode, concerned about the future of their child, Wade and Zoe decide they need more financial security.

A dedicated sheriff fights crime in Wyoming. In one episode, Longmire must make sense of Henry’s arrest and Branch’s shooting.

Ichabod Crane is resurrected after two-and-a-half centuries to battle his old foe, the Headless Horseman.

In one episode, Abbie and Ichabod witness a violent bank robbery.

Gotham

Legends

The Mentalist

Stalker

FIVE EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

TWO EPISODES

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS EACH

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A new prequel series to the Batman saga. In one episode, Detectives Gordon and Bullock investigate a child trafficking ring and meet Selina Kyle, a girl ensnared in its midst.

Deep-cover operative Martin Odum questions his own identity. In one episode, Martin poses as Dante Auerbach, a notorious arms dealer.

Fraudulent psychic Patrick Jane reforms and starts working with the California Bureau of Investigation. In one episode, Jane meets a girl who claims to be his late daughter.

Follow the cases of the LAPD's Threat Assessment Unit, a special unit dedicated to putting cyber-stalkers and harassers behind bars.

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Empire

60 MINS EACH E

THREE EPISODES 60 MINS EACH E

The year's biggest hit new TV series about the CEO of a multi-million dollar record label and which of his three sons will take over the family empire.

A spin-off from the popular The Vampire Diaries series.

A family of thousand-yearold vampires return to New Orleans to take back the city they claim is theirs.

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CHINESE

LET Highlights: Ladies German Open Presented

By Marriott

零距離

Chat With VVIP

寰遊沖繩日記

Denise's Okinawa Diary

30 MINS M, C+

60 MINS

MALAY

30 MINS M, C+

Karoot Komedia X

Gaya Raya

SEASON 3 – EP9

30 MINS

30 MINS

ML

ML

Rancangan hiburan bertema muzik, komedi dan isu semasa.

E

這個訪談節目直擊不為人知 的精彩真人真事。

Watch the world's top female golfers take to the course in the Ladies German Open.

This chat show revolves around real people with incredible experiences.

Toyota Racing Series 2015

Garden of Treasure

Spain 360

60 MINS

30 MINS

30 MINS

E

M, E+

CA, C+

ML

Get behind the wheel of the racing series that attracts drivers from around the globe, offering them vital experience on the track.

帶大家深入了解草本植物的 各種健康療效。

萧慧敏與西班牙當地人交流 馬來西亞菜的煮食心得。

A journey into the healing benefits of plants for health and vitality.

Hui Mei exchanges Malaysian recipes with the locals in Spain.

Berkisar hidup penganut Islam di Negara-negara bukan Islam.

World Of Football

美食回憶

百草園

Food Moments

30 MINS E

Highlights of some of the best football matches from across the world and interviews with the sport's top players.

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2012 年 Astro 國際華裔小姐 陳楚寰帶大家暢遊沖繩。

Bila selebriti dan peminat bersama memilih baju raya.

Celebrities and their fans meet to pick out the perfect Hari Raya outfit.

Join the 2012 Miss Astro Chinese International Pageant winner on her journeys through Okinawa.

Music, comedy and current affairs in a show that is guaranteed to entertain.

西班牙 360

Unsung Places

Hijab Stailista

ECHOES OF UMMAH

30 MINS

30 MINS

ML

Travel-related stories from Muslim minorities in nonMuslim countries.

Memaparkan trend terkini fesyen Muslimah.

A magazine show which looks at the latest trends in fashion for Muslim women.

Hari Hari Hari Raya 30 MINS

30 MINS M, E+

ML

品嚐孩提時的美食，重溫童 年回憶。

Mari bergembira menyambut Hari Raya bersama.

The show that relives the magic memory of best loved childhood dishes.

Join us in the celebration and joy of this year's Hari Raya.

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KOREAN

ARABIC

TAMIL

HINDI

北海道花物語

런닝맨

Stories Of The Prophets In Islam

Rasikka Rusikka

Xp Guide

30 MINS

MUMBAI

T

30 MINS

Hokkaido Flower Story 30 MINS J

北海道の桜と五稜郭の景 観にスポットを当てた花 の饗宴。 A visual feast focusing on the cherry blossom in Hokkaido and the picturesque Goryokaku Park.

Running Man

HELP JI SUK-JIN REACH 100 POINTS!!

60 MINS

30 MINS

K

A

한국에서 크게 성공한 장수 예능 버라이어티.

100점을 취득해야 하는 지석진 에피소드.

Hugely successful and long-running variety show from South Korea. Classic episode where Ji Suk-Jin must reach 100 points.

H

The stories of the prophets of Islam depicted in vivid graphics and drawings.

For A380 aircraft please find under Religious category

Journey to vibrant, magical Mumbai, one of the most lively cities on Earth.

Join a culinary journey throughout Malaysia in search of its most mouthwatering street food.

인도네시아 정글의 법칙

Law Of The Jungle In Indochina INDOCHINA PENINSULA

Bada Weekend Thadam Pathithavargal

60 MINS K

DEHRADUN 30 MINS H

30 MINS T

연예인들이 정글에서 살아남기 우한 도전과 현지 부족민 사회와 함께 지내는 이야기를 담은 프로그램.

Watch celebrities rise to the challenge of surviving on their own in the wild, and experiencing life with local tribes and communities.

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Find ultimate relaxation in Dehradun and the magical healing powers of Mother Nature.

Incredible stories of men and woman who have had a meteoric rise to the pinnacle of success.

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FoodMad With Rocky and Mayur CHOCOHOLICS UNITE! ROCKY AND MAYUR'S CHOCOLATY ADVENTURES 30 MINS E

Join Rocky and Mayur as they discover the delightful chocolates of Pune and Hyderabad.

FRENCH

HISTORY

NATURAL WORLD

Les Foyers Du Brésil Homes Of Brazil

The Riddle Of The Leaning Tower

Eco Trekking: The Pacific Islands

Reptiles And Predators

30 MINS

60 MINS

30 MINS

30 MINS

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E

E

E

Explorez Rio de Janeiro, l’une des villes plus emblématiques parmi L’Amerique du Sud.

Learn the history of the Leaning Tower of Pisa, and discover what modern engineers are doing to preserve the spectacularly skewed landmark.

Join host Ian Wright as he explores the wonders of the Pacific Islands, including the amazing place that inspired Robinson Crusoe.

Travel across the globe to learn about a number of fascinating animals, including bears in Canada, snakes in Malaysia and crocodiles in Costa Rica.

Les Cavaliers The Horsemen

Sacred Places: Great Mosques

Extreme Landscapes

Wild About

30 MINS

60 MINS

30 MINS

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E

E

Apprenez sur les cowboys légendaires d'Amérique, les cavaliers des chavaux arabes et plus.

Visit the spectacular mosques erected throughout the Middle East, Africa, Asia and Europe, and gain a new appreciation for them.

Join a variety of hosts as they travel around the world to explore some of the planet’s most incredible landscapes.

Explore Rio de Janeiro, one of South America’s most emblematic cities.

30 MINS

Languages

E ENGLISH E+ ENGLISH SUBTITLES A ARABIC A+ ARABIC SUBTITLES C+ CHINESE SUBTITLES CA CANTONESE ES SPANISH F FRENCH G GERMAN H HINDI I ITALIAN IN INDONESIAN J JAPANESE K KOREAN M MANDARIN MA MALAYALAM ML MALAY T TAMIL TA TAGALOG

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Learn about the legendary cowboys of America, proud Arab horse riders and more.

E

This documentary series explores the animal kingdom, examining some of its incredible creatures.

Wellington Vs Napoleon: Aftermath Of Waterloo 60 MINS E

This documentary examines the lives of Napoleon and the Duke of Wellington, and the consequences of the Battle of Waterloo for both men.

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

TRAVEL

Jimmy Choo – High Flyers

Connect

Great Railway Journeys Of Europe: Vienna To Trieste

60 MINS 30 MINS E

Magnificent footwear designer Jimmy Choo discusses his rise to fame, and how his brand came to be synonymous with the idea of luxury.

E

A fresh, exciting offering for the science and technology genre designed to connect viewers with all things tech.

Xiaomi Rising

Mindworks

30 MINS

60 MINS

E

E

Exploring the secret behind the success of Xiaomi 'Little Rice,' and the meteoric rise of the smart phone maker who became Apple’s biggest threat in China.

A series of clever scientific experiments play games with our brains to examine how we think. Prepare to be shocked by the results.

RELIGIOUS

The Maverick Chef – Hong Kong

60 MINS 30 MINS

30 MINS E

Salam Musim S4

E

Embark on an enchanting ride with historian Julian Davison as he traverses some of Europe's most spectacular railways.

Hong Kong chef Alvin Leung enlists the help of celebrity food gurus as he samples the signature dishes of various vibrant Asian cities.

Jason Down Under – Tasmania

Salam Ramadhan – Australia

30 MINS

30 MINS

E

E

Join Jason Godfrey as he travels across one of the most exciting countries in the world – Austraila.

See how the Holy Month of Ramadan is experienced and celebrated by diverse communities of Muslims.

This episode: Australia.

ML

A forum for the discussion of recurring issues that confront the Islamic faith.

Halal Galore - China 30 MINS E

A food travelogue series with a simple agenda: to resolve the dietary requirements of Muslim travellers abroad.

SOUNDSTAGE

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Tech Tools

Masterchef Poh

60 MINS

30 MINS

E

E

Without the knowledge gained from science and technology, humanity would remain literally in the dark. This series captures the breakthroughs within farming, infrastructure and information technology.

Join foodie, author, artist and presenter Poh Ling Yeow on an amazing journey from Australia back to her birthplace – the bustling, capital of Malaysia: Kuala Lumpur.

Enrich Luxe Retreats – Destination Sydney

Cheek To Cheek Live LADY GAGA & TONY BENNETT

15 MINS

60 MINS

E

E

Malaysia Airlines rewards two of its most loyal travellers with another unique lifestyle experience: an adventurous getaway to Sydney, Australia.

Legendary Tony Bennett and pop superstar Lady Gaga perform jazz standards from their collaborative album.

For A380 aircraft please find under Showbiz category.

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LIFESTYLE

Ancient Grain 30 MINS

Enrich Luxe Retreats – City Of Lights

Hi-5 FIVE EPISODES

E

A captivating journey of discovery into the nutritional richness of ancient grains, including quinoa and spelt.

Bazaar: Silk Road Cities

Take a mystical journey down the Silk Road, from Xi’an in China to Istanbul on Europe’s edge.

Chasing The Yum

After Lately

30 MINS EACH

TASTED AND CONFUSED

Song, dance and more. In one episode, Hi-5 takes on a lot of fun games, such as ‘I spy’, table tennis and even surfing at the beach.

E

15 MINS E

30 MINS

Malaysia Airlines rewards two of its most loyal travellers with a unique lifestyle experience: a fully-catered trip to Paris.

Globe Guides : Artistic Traveller : Modernism

E

This parody reality show, starring the real writers and staff of Chelsea Lately, presents a side of celebrity journalism you’re unlikely to see anywhere else!

Rich Kids Of Beverly Hills

The Wanted Life

The Looney Tunes Show

BAHAMAS LIKE A POP STAR PRIDE & PRADA

30 MINS

FIVE EPISODES

30 MINS

30 MINS

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30 MINS EACH

E

E

Explore the works of the pioneers of modernist art and the post-impressionist movement across the globe.

This reality series follows a group of millionaires in their twenties, and the challenges they face while living it up in Beverly Hills.

30 MINS E

KIDS

The band travels to the Bahamas as part of Nathan’s birthday celebrations and to play a show.

E

Cartoon capers from our favourire characters. Bugs becomes obsessed with a video game, while Daffy gets addicted to online shopping.

What Would Ryan Lochte Do?

30 MINS E

WHAT WOULD RYAN LOCHTE DO… ON SPRING BREAK?

Iron Chef challenger Jet Tila unlocks the secrets of classic Asian cuisine, demystifying the techniques and exploring the richness of Asian cooking.

30 MINS

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Follow American swimmer Ryan Lochte as he balances his life, love, family and his Olympic preparation.

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AUDIO ON DEMAND

THE HITS

CLUB

Passengers with AVOD can access our library of nearly 400 music and spoken-word CDs Including...

Forever Alesso (above) True Colors Zedd United We Are Hardwell We Are All We Need Above & Beyond Our Love Caribou

108 albums including…

St. Vincent St. Vincent The Desired Effect Brandon Flowers The Magic Whip Blur How Big How Blue How Beautiful Florence & The Machine (above) English Graffiti The Vaccines Glitterbug The Wombats Wilder Mind Mumford & Sons Handwritten Shawn Mendes Lovetap!

Smallpools Kindred Passion Pit Love Stuff Elle King Dope Machines The Airborne Toxic Event Nick Jonas (Deluxe) Nick Jonas Froot Marina And The Diamonds

See page 84 to find out which system you’re using

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Smoke + Mirrors Imagine Dragons No Romeo Indiana Coming Up For Air Kodaline

Uptown Special (Clean) Mark Ronson Piece By Piece Kelly Clarkson 2015 Grammy Nominees Various Artists To Be Loved (Asian Tour Edition) Michael Buble Title (Deluxe) Meghan Trainor

5 Years Of Mau5 Deadmau5 Motion Calvin Harris Listen David Guetta Prayer Robin Schulz

LIGHT & EASY

American Beauty/ American Psycho Fall Out Boy Reflection Fifth Harmony Sounds Of The 80s Various Artists Time Mikky Ekko The Veronicas The Veronicas A Perfect Contradiction Outsiders’ Edition (Deluxe) Paloma Faith Demi (Deluxe) Demi Lovato III Take That

Including...

Stages Josh Groban (above) Van Morrison Duets Van Morrison Natalie Prass atalie Prass N Shadows In The Night Bob Dylan Classics She & Him

VS. (Other People’s Heartache, Pt. III) Bastille

My Dream Duets Barry Manilow

LIVE SOS 5 Seconds Of Summer

Nostalgia Annie Lennox Brazilian Nights Kenny G

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COUNTRY

JAZZ

SOUNDTRACKS

KOREAN

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Including...

Jackie Ciara (above)

Jekyll + Hyde Zac Brown Band (above)

Avengers: Age Of Ultron Various

화양연화 방탄소년단 (above)

Truth & Soul Stan Walker

Freedom Ride Troy Cassar-Daley

Dee Dee’s Feathers Dee Dee Bridgewater, Irvin Mayfield & The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra (above)

Pitch Perfect 2 Various (above)

미쳐 포미닛

Non-Fiction Ne-Yo

Old Boots, New Dirt Jason Aldean

Made In Brazil Eliane Elias

Cinderella Various

진정한 대화 소년들의 나라

Tuxedo Tuxedo

Prizefighter: Hit After Hit Trisha Yearwood

Coming Forth By Day Cassandra Wilson

Fifty Shades Of Grey Various

Move BTOB

Mockroot Tigran Hamasyan

Wild Various

타임 비스트

Wallflower Diana Krall

Annie Various

7번째 앨범 수 퍼 주니어

The Big Picture Kat Edmonson

The Hunger Games: Mockingjay – Part 1 Various

플레이 악동뮤지션

The London Sessions Mary J. Blige JHUD Jennifer Hudson Food Kelis Lift Your Spirit Aloe Blacc

Melody Road Neil Diamond ose Ave R You+Me Bringing Back The Sunshine Blake Shelton To All The Girls Willie Nelson

Measures Nostalgia 77 & The Monster

Walking On Sunshine Various

굿럭 비스트

Mr. 게 게리

COMEDY

CLASSICAL

RELAX

WORLD

MALAY

Including...

Including...

Including...

Including...

Perjalanan ocey (above) B

Bach Rudolf Buchbinder (above)

Life Under Stars Carl Weingarten (above)

The Chopin Project Olafur Arnalds & Alice Sara Ott

Tambolero Toto La Momposina Y Sus Tambores

KRUnomena KRU (above)

Mandatory Fun “Weird Al” Yankovic

Ton Michał Lewicki The Gathering II Various Artists

Tom Zé Tom Zé

Paris, Mon Amour Sonya Yoncheva

#Escape Various

Music In Exile Songhoy Blues

The Classical Album 2015 Various

Ludovico Einaudi & Cecilia Chailly Stanze

Gandadiko Samba Toure (above)

New Year’s Concert 2015 Vienna Philharmonic & Zubin Mehta

Flute Spirit: Dreams & Improvisations Jane Rutter

A Musical Affair: Live in Japan Il Divo

600 Years In A Moment Fiona Joy Hawkins

Fofoulah Fofoulah

Equistice Ken Elkinson

Rohi Rohi

The Very Best Of Lily Tomlin Sleepwalk With Me (Live) Mike Birbiglia I’m Telling You For The Last Time Jerry Seinfeld Standup Comic Woody Allen Monty Python & The Holy Grail Monty Python

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So Frenchy So Chic…

Various Artists Landini Aurelio

Inderaloka - EP Monoloque Tiga Dekad Muzik, Cinta Dan Sanubari Live In Concert Anuar Zain Juara Fantasia Various Artists Chapter One Kool & A TO Z The Best Of Gerhana Ska Cinta Fique Taufik Batisah

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JAPANESE

MANDARIN

TAMIL

KIDS

Including...

Including...

Including...

Including...

Cinta Kyrel Al-Gayauwi (above)

2PM Of 2PM 2PM (above)

数星星的人 吴克群

Mudahnya Berdoa Various Artists

Greatest Hits UNIC

Hello World Scandal

学着爱 周兴哲

Cinta Hingga Ke Syurga Amar

The Best “Red” Kalafina

新地球 林俊杰

Perfect Is The Enemy Of Good Rhys Muldoon

Luahan Rasa Raqib Majid

The Best “Blue” Kalafina

罪恶感 黄丽玲

Happy Kids Various Artists

Dengan Rahmatmu Qathrunnada

REAL 中島美嘉

苏盈之 苏盈之

Memori El Suraya Various

Genesis Of 2PM 2PM

醒着做梦 张学友

Kasih Tak Bersyarat NowSeeHeart

Ken’s Bar III 平 井堅

第七感 张靓颖

Under Cover 2 T.M. Revolution

哎呦，不错哦 周杰伦

Zikir Terapi Diri 3 Hafiz Hamidun

Blau

双丞戏 杨丞琳

INDONESIAN

CANTONESE

Satu Kalimah Damai & Friends

藍井 エイル

(above)

温度 王赴颖 & 沈展宁

(above)

The Legacy Collection: The Little Mermaid Various Artists (above)

The Legacy Collection: Sleeping Beauty Various

Wiggle House The Wiggles Favourite Things Play School Throw A Penny In The Wishing Well Jennifer Gasoi

HINDI

MEMORIES

Including...

Including...

Action Bii 毕书尽

快乐美人鱼 朱俐静 我是曾沛慈 曾沛慈 艳遇 郭静 我呸 蔡依林

Including...

Including...

Mozaik Ungu (above)

現實遊戲 R (above) M

Cahaya Cinta Hijau Daun

撫愛 藍奕邦

Terjemahan Hati ST12

嫺情 陳 慧嫻

Save The Best For Last Element

Re: Workz

有所畏 韦礼安

Tuna Sherina

Wannabe

模特 李荣浩

Hati & Cinta Judika

8 周柏豪

Live To Love Afgan

The Best Of 2008-2012 鄧 紫棋

Love Life And Music Rossa

The Key

林憶蓮 官恩娜

第10个王心凌 王心凌 巨星金曲 众星

(above)

1974-1979 Bee Gees

你好 王大文

克卜勒 孙燕姿

#1 To Infinity Mariah Carey (above)

PK

Bad Company (Deluxe Edition) Bad Company 25th Anniversary Collection – Fans’ Choice Laura Fygi Blur: The Best Of Blur

1999-2013 精选

五月天

Best Of The Best Air Supply

真的假的 陶晶莹

陳奕迅

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RADIO CHANNELS

CHART TOPPERS

ROCK ARENA

Passengers with AVOD can enjoy a host of radio shows across a range of genres

INSEAT CHANNEL 2 AVOD CHANNEL 78 HOSTED BY JAY SHELDON (above)

Including...

I Wanna Rock Twisted Sister Just Like Paradise David Lee Roth You Cannot Call For Love Like A Dog Holy Holy Blood Burst Mammút

INSEAT CHANNEL 1 AVOD CHANNEL 77 OVERHEAD CHANNEL 5

Mr. Farmer The Seeds

HOSTED BY BEN LOH (above)

Higher Than Higher Take That

Infinity Mariah Carey

Take Heart The Sam Willows

Between Me And You Brandon Flowers

Can’t Deny My Love Brandon Flowers

Angels Vicetone feat Kat Nestel

Drop That Kitty Ty Dolla $ign You Should Be Here Kehlani Pretty Girls Britney Spears Bad Blood Taylor Swift feat Kendrick Lamar All I Need David Choi I Can Change Brandon Flowers Smile Dami Im Tear In My Heart Twenty One Pilots Feeling Myself Nicki Minaj feat Beyoncé

Channel numbers vary depending on which system you’re using. See page 84 to find out

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Everyday A$AP Rocky feat Rod Stewart, Miguel, Mark Ronson Go Big Or Go Home American Authors

Let’s Groove Asia’s Got Talent Judges

Gimme All Your Love Alabama Shakes Danger In The Club Palma Violets Mercy Muse Hysteria Def Leppard Kiloran Palace

Fly Avril Lavigne

Rock N’ Me Steve Miller Band

Black Magic Little Mix

Let’s Work Together Canned Heat

Waiting For Love Avicii

Pronoia Strange Wilds

Photograph Ed Sheeran

Panama (Live) Van Halen

Songs I Can’t Listen To Neon Trees

Ysbeidiau Heulong Super Furry Animals

Runaway (U&I) Galantis The Hills The Weekend

1969 The Stooges Can’t Get Enough (Remastered Version) Bad Company Volunteers Jefferson Airplane Home Floating Bridge Hound Dog Elvis Presley Blitzkrieg Bop The Ramones

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AUDIO GOLDEN ERA

AGHANI ARABBIYAH

MALAY HITZ

MANDARIN MIX

JAPANESE COLLECTION

INSEAT CHANNEL 3

INSEAT CHANNEL 8

INSEAT CHANNEL 9

INSEAT CHANNEL 10

INSEAT CHANNEL 12

AVOD CHANNEL 79

AVOD CHANNEL 82

AVOD CHANNEL 83

AVOD CHANNEL 85

AVOD CHANNEL 86

HOSTED BY RICHARD LA FABER

HOSTED BY MONA JASMAN

OVERHEAD CHANNEL 6

OVERHEAD CHANNEL 7

OVERHEAD CHANNEL 8

HOSTED BY KC ISMAIL

HOSTED BY CHONG HUEY LING

HOSTED BY KAORU SATO

Including...

Including...

Including...

Istimewah Ella

你曾是少年 SHE

きよしの森の石松 氷川きよし

I’ll Be Around The Spinners

Gemuruh Faizal Tahir

未完成的爱情 光良

シンシア 中田裕二

The Way It Is Bruce Hornsby & The Range

Lagu Galau Al Ghazali

我只在乎我在乎的 白安

君に贈る歌 シェネル

Terima Kashih Kekasih Azhael

幸福额度 苏打绿

悪女 中島みゆき

Kun Anta Humood Alkhudher

忘我 王力宏 + Avicii

Bintang Ze

我爱你你知道吗 陈芳语

何度でも花が咲くように私を 生きよう 福山雅治

Perempuanku Glenn Fredly

手心 卓文萱

Senyum Aziz Harun

未填词 邓福如

You Can’t Hurry Love The Supremes

Cukuplah Bagiku The Muhibbain feat Lah Ahmed

拳击手 云镁鑫

Would I Lie To You? Charles & Eddie

Sabahbat Jadi Cinta Mike Mohede

Automatic The Pointers Sisters

Rindu Shae & Nukilan

Including...

Including...

Don’t Stop ‘Til You Get Enough Michael Jackson

Head Over Feet Alanis Morissette For What It’s Worth (Stop, Hey What’s That Sound) Buffalo Springfield Mainstreet Bob Seger & The Silver Bullet Do You Love Me Contours

无菇朋友 方大同 有事吗 陈嘉桦

想い出のラブソングス 庄野真代 翳りゆく部屋 松任谷由実 宝箱 奥井雅美 メリー・ジェーン つのだひろ 八月の濡れた砂 石川セリ

HINDI RHYTHMS

NASYID

KOREAN SELECTIONS

JAZZ

MALAY CLASSICS

INSEAT CHANNEL 14

Including...

AVOD CHANNEL 80

AVOD CHANNEL 81

AVOD CHANNEL 84

HOSTED BY ELLEN HAN

HOSTED BY BRAD POWER

Including...

Including...

Bae Bae BIG BANG

Green Tea Tony Kadleck Big Band

Hati Kama Siti Nurhaliza & Noraniza Idris

Da Reun Nam Ja Mal Go Neo Miss A

Dedicated To You Mary Stallings

Kasih Berubah Fredo (Flybaits)

Tones For Jone Bones Tom Scott

Menti Hari Amy Mastura

Regarding The Ex Tim Hopkins

Rayuanku Rohana Jalil

Barefoot In The Park Earl Klugh Trio

Wajah Kesayangan Hamba Hail Amir

AVOD CHANNEL 87 OVERHEAD CHANNEL 10

Including...

Gallan Goodiyaan Yashita Sharma Bhagwan Hai Kaha Re Tu Sonu Nigam Ungli Pe Nachalein Dev Negi, Shipra Goyal Awaara Altamash Faridi, Saim Bhatt Dance Basanti Vishal Dadlani, Anushkaman Chandra Tharki Chokro Swaroop Khan Happy Budday Sukhwinder Singh, Shankar Mahadevan Tu Hai Ki Nahi Ankit Tiwari Maa Ka Phone Priya Panchal, Mouli Dave

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Rukun Islam P. Ramlee Di Bwah LangitMu Opick Something About Life Hamza Robertson Peristiwa Subuh Raihan Doa Harmoni

Including...

Ice Cream Cake Red Velvet

Inqiladzurtum Kryel Al-Gayauwi

Eo Meo Nim E Noo Goo Ni Park Jin Young

Sujud feat KRU Mawi

Bom Ba Ram Lee Moon Se

Erti Kasih Sayang Qathrunnada

LUV A PINK

Suara Azan Fitri Haris

Who Are You Boa

Mentari Merah Di Ufuk Timur Various Artists

YOU Royal Pirates

Allahul Mulk Halim Ahmad

Han Beon Deo Mal Hae Jweo Jinusean

Sepanjang Hidup Maher Zain

Loser BIG BANG

Me And My Baby Horace Silver Georgia On My Mind Bill Charlap Boogie On Reggae Woman Larry Goldings Blue In Green Pat Martino Two Bass Hit Mack Avenue SuperBand My Foolish Heart Bill Evans Trio

Akhirnya Kini Pasti Anita Sarawak Sekentum Mawar Merah Sebuah Puisi Alleycats Bahtera Merdeka Aishah Joget Bunga Melati Halil Chik Seiring Sejalan Broery Marantika & Sharifah Aini

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GAMES

GAMES With 35 games in six categories, why not test your skills and challenge your mind

Some games are available in multi-player format using our seat-to-seat function. Select a game for on-screen instructions on how to play.

Games only available on the A380, B777 and A330 aircraft and for passengers with the portable media player.

Please check your system and see your GUI for all available games.

and B777 aircraft * AAll380 the games with an asterisk are only available to passengers travelling on A380 and B777 aircraft.

LEISURE

PUZZLE

SPORT

Big Money®, In-Flight Sudoku, In-Flight Trivia Challenge, In-Flight Trivia Tournament, Insaniquarium™*, Mad Caps*, Memory*, Scramble Dash*, Shanghai, Solitaire, Who Wants To Be A Millionaire* (above), Zuma*

Bookworm™ *(above), Caveman, Hangman*, In-Flight Tertis®, Jubaku*, Minesweeper*, Mummy Maze®*, Pixelus™*, Tangram*, Water Pipes

In-Flight Bowling Tournament, In-Flight Golf Tournament, In-Flight Pool Challenge: Sport Series* (above), In-Flight Tennis Challenge: Sport Series*, Mini Golf

BOARD

ARCADE

KIDS

Battleship®, Checkers, Chess, Chinese Checkers (above), Reversi*, Ultimate Yahtzee®*, Warzone*

Asteroids, Cave Crunch*, Galaktor*, Invasion, Niflheim, Pong™, Super Pinball Arcade, UltraBall*, Wacky Safari (above)

Animal Factory, Elephant Memory, Hangman Jr., Robot Factory (above)

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

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

b-wise™

Berlitz® Word Traveler

A380 and B777 only

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

Learn about local business cultures and etiquette, wherever you are in the world!

Soundview Executive Book Summaries A380 and B777 only

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

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QUICK GUIDES

B738 VIDEO

PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER

See which movies and TV are available on selected B738 leased aircraft

The individual media player with high resolution 8” screen is available to all passengers in Business Class on our B738-800 leased aircraft SYNOPSES FOR THESE MOVIES BEGIN ON PAGE 97; TV PROGRAMMES ON PAGE 108

SYNOPSES FOR THESE MOVIES BEGIN ON PAGE 97; TV PROGRAMMES ON PAGE 108

FROM MALAYSIA Hollywood Favourites / International Crazy Beautiful You TA, E+

Television Extreme Landscapes E Bazaar: Silk Road Cities E Globe Guides: Artistic Traveller: Modernism E 12 Years A Slave

TO MALAYSIA Hollywood Favourites / International The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel E, C+ Television

MOVIES

TV

Latest Movies

Comedy

The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies E, F, G

The Maverick Chef – Hong Kong E

Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb E

Masterchef Poh E

Taken 3 E, F, G, C+

Great Railway Journeys Of Europe: Vienna To Trieste E

The Middle

Movies Library 12 Years A Slave E, F, G, I Dallas Buyers Club E Trouble With The Curve E

Malay Mamak Cupcake ML

Korean Fashion King K, E+

Chinese Kung Fu Jungle M, C+, E+

The Middle E

Drama Forever E

Lifestyle Tough Trains: Vietnam E

Soundstage Elton John: Million Dollar Piano Live In Las Vegas E

Science & Technology Powering The Future E

History Bermuda Triangle Exposed E

Malay Dapur Chef Ammar ML

Hindi Kick H, E+

Languages

E ENGLISH E+ ENGLISH SUBTITLES C+ CHINESE SUBTITLES CA CANTONESE F FRENCH G GERMAN H HINDI I ITALIAN K KOREAN M MANDARIN ML MALAY TA TAGALOG

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Extras Your portable media player also gives you access to CDs (see pages 115-117) and games (see page 120)

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INSTRUCTIONS

HANDSETS Business Class B777

擁有個人屏幕的乘客請參照以下圖像和說明來使用您的遙控器。 個人スクリーンをお持ちのお客様はお手元のハンドセットを下の画像と合わせてから続けてお読みください。

Economy Class & Inseat Video

1

All passengers B737-800 & A333

Economy Class A380

First & Business Class A380

12

1

1

10 14

11

8

2

3

4

5

6

5

5

4

9

2

14

2

3

15

6

17

6

16

6

5

7 11

8

8

5

12

9

1

7

9 11

11

7

9 11

2

4

4

1

6

7

15

14

13

12

9

15

11

11

On reverse

1. Control Paddle*

1. 控制板*

1. 上下左右ボタン*

2. Window Display

2. 顯示視窗

2. ウィンドウ表示

3. Mode

3. 模式

3. モード

4. Reading Light ON/OFF

4. 閱讀燈 ON/OFF

4. 読書用ライトON/OFF

5. Channel UP/DOWN

5. 頻道 UP/DOWN

5. チャンネルUP/DOWN

6. Volume UP/Down

6. 音量 UP/DOWN

6. 音声ボリュームUP/DOWN

7. Brightness UP/DOWN

7. 亮度 UP/DOWN

7. 明るさUP/DOWN

8. Button Disabled

8. 呼叫乘務員/取消

8. 乗務員呼び出し/取消

9. Select/Start*

9. 選擇/開始*

9. 選択/スタート*

10. Enter*

10. 確認*

10. 入力*

11. Game Controls*

11. 遊戲控制*

11. ゲームコントロール*

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

12.

12.

13. Back button - To go to previous screen.

13.

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

14.

13.

14.

15. Home button - Shortcut to go to Main Menu.

15.

16.

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

15.

17.

16.

* Not on the Inseat System 17.

YOUR SYSTEM

Control at your fingertips

指尖操控

手軽な操作

For all passengers with the AVOD system. See page 84 to find out which system you’re using.

適用於使用影音點播系統的乘客。 請查閱第 84頁瞭解您所適用的系統。

AVODシステム搭載機種の全てのお客様向 け。お客様のご利用可能なシステムの確認は 84ページ目をご覧ください。

歡迎

ようこそ

Welcome

請在“歡迎”頁面選擇您的語言-英語或 馬來語。

「ようこそ」の画面スクリーンからお客様のご 利用になる言語－英語或いはバハサ・マレ ーシア（マレーシア公用語）をお選びくだ さい。

From the Welcome screen, select your language –English or Bahasa Malaysia.

Main menu Press Select/Start or Enter to choose from the main menu.

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主菜單 點擊“選擇/開始”鍵或“確認”鍵在功能表 上進行選擇 。

メインメニュー メインメニューから「選択／スタート」か「入 力」ボタンを押してください。

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INSTRUCTIONS

YOUR SYSTEM

Accessing your handset

Accessing your screen in Golden Club Class

Laptop power point

1.

Press to release the handset.

2.

Press to stow the handset.

Your personal TV screen and handset are stowed in the armrest of your seat. Push OPEN to lift the cover of the armrest and lift the latch to release the screen. Rotate the screen and adjust it to the angle you desire.

A power point is available on all seats in First and Golden Club class. Please ask a member of the cabin crew if you wish to borrow a suitable power adaptor.

3. Reset button –for use if the cord is over-extended.

取得手持控制器

Malaysia Airlines shall not be liable for any kind of injury, loss or damage arising from the use of adaptors. Adaptors are available on a first-come, first-served basis and are subject to availability.

手提電腦電源插座

1. 按下以釋放手持控制器。

取得金色俱樂部艙位顯示幕

2. 按下以放回手持控制器。

您的個人電視顯示幕和控制器位於座椅扶手上。按「OPEN」鍵 開啟扶手上蓋，取出顯示幕。將顯示幕旋轉到您需要的角度。

3. 復位鍵-若連接線拉出過長，可按壓此鍵使其復位。

リモコンの使用法

頭等艙和金色俱樂部艙位配備有電源插座。如需要插座轉換器， 請向客艙服務員索取。 馬來西亞航空公司對於任何因使用插座轉換器造成的任何損傷、 損失或損壞不負責任。插座轉換器數量有限，本著先到先得的原 則，借完為止。 ノートパソコン用電源コンセント

1. リモコンを取り出すには本体全体を押してください。

ゴールデンクラブクラスの画面スクリ ーンの使用法

2. リモコンを収納するには本体全 体を押して入れてくださ い。

お客様専用の画面スクリーンはお 座席のひじ掛に収納されてい ます。 「OPEN」を押して、ひじ掛けのカバーを開けて、画面ス クリーンを引き出し てください。お客様のご覧になる位置へ画面 スクリーンを回転させ、角度を調節してください。

3. コードが長すぎる場合はリセットボタンを押してください。

電源コンセントはファーストクラス及びゴールデンクラブクラスの全席で ご利用いただけます。コンセントのアダプターが必要な場合は乗務員まで お申し付けください。 但し、マレーシア航空はこのアダプターの使用により生じた、いかなる 傷害、損失或いは損害に対しても責任を負わないものとさせていただ きます。また、アダプターの貸出は先着順で、対応可能機種のみご利用 いただけます。

YOUR TOUCH SCREEN B738/A333 Simply touch your chosen item to make a selection. Only available to passengers with this handset:

Welcome to your inflight entertainment!

Simply touch or select the Start button to get started.

A

B

C

D

E

F

A – Back Displays the previous screen.

B – Home Displays the Main Menu screen.

The footer Quick links to the most useful screens.

。

C – Tools Launches the Tools Menu pop-up.

D – Help Launches the Help Menu pop-up.

E – QuickNav Launches the QuickNav Menu pop-up.

F – Flight information Displays flight-related information.

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POSTCARD

GARDEN VIEW Get refreshed at one of Malaysia’s most popular weekend getaways

PHOTO COURTESY OF BOH PLANTATIONS SDN BHD

Text Zurien Onn

Up in the mountain ranges of Malaysia, about 1,500 metres above sea level, sits the district of Cameron Highlands, a popular tourist spot that was once a cold-climate refuge for colonial Europeans escaping the heat of early 20thcentury Malaya. Following Sir William Cameron’s suggestion to turn the area into a resort in 1885, the ‘Camerons’ was developed 40 years later by Sir Hugh Low to include a hill station, retreat bungalows and agricultural farms growing

cinchona, fruits, vegetables, coffee and tea. These days a stop at these farms is a must. Check out the strawberry farms or the BOH Tea Factory and Tea Centre in Sungei Palas, where after a tour of how tea goes from cultivation to cup, visitors can enjoy a hot cuppa while taking in the glorious views of the garden from the balcony of the visitor centre, Tea’ria. boh.com.my

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