Going Places June 2016

JUNE 2016

Our Sun & Sea Issue features interviews with Pandelela Rinong and Reef Check Malaysia

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MY Guide to Penang, Malaysia’s stunning islands, and the exotic and breath-taking Sri Lanka

People with disabilities swap wheelchair for scuba gear, and the dying art of Teochew opera

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InThis Issue

June 2016

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INSIDE

NAVIGATOR

MALAYSIA AIRLINES

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NEWS Updates and promotions

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

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WHERE WE FLY Airline, and oneworld network

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GOING PLACES ON THE WEB

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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GIZMOS & GADGETS Our pick of gadgets to have

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THREE TO WATCH

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FASHION & ACCESSORIES

Our movie recommendations to watch on board this month

The globetrotter’s styling guide

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TRAVEL CONCIERGE

THE CURE Lotions, potions, spas, and more

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

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ART & DESIGN Ikat textiles show in London, Edgar Degas’ exhibition and more

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GLOBAL CITIZEN Get insider buzz on Kuala Lumpur and Istanbul from Tengku Azura of Dipped Row

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FEATURES

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WARISAN

Malaysian diving star Pandelela Rinong

Nikom Uatthong’s journey from Thai village boy to top KL chef

Memelihara seni opera Teochew

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HOMEGROWN

The musings of Kam Raslan on adventure versus relaxing trips

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TRENDSPOTTING

MY GUIDE

UNPLUGGED: TRAVEL

Penang, Malaysia

Best Malaysian islands for your next fun-in-the-sun vacation

Multi-label stores shake up fashion’s retail direction

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TÊTE-À-TÊTE Saving our coral reefs with Reef Check’s Julian Hyde

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CHEF’S CUT

WINDOW OR AISLE

UNPLUGGED: TRAVEL Sand, surf, and spice in the beautiful island of Sri Lanka

GIVING BACK Inspiring people with disabilities to dive into deep waters

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GP ENTERTAINMENT Your in-flight entertainment guide

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UP CLOSE Chef Will Meyrick of the acclaimed Mama San restaurants

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Spiritual Kingdom Since the opening of this reclusive Buddhist kingdom to foreigners in recent years, tourism has continued to swell. With its untouched Himalayan landscape of the famed Paro Valley, national parks of diverse biological wonders, sacred temples and monastery, Bhutan deserves a priority spot on every explorer’s travel wish list.

Cool Lisbon If laidback cultural travel is your thing, you’ll love the soulful Portuguese capital of Lisbon. Take in the hilly coastal city of splendid European architecture, cobbled paths and café culture through our fussfree guide that’s best seen on foot.

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This month’s online exclusive content will delight both adults and children in equal measure. Follow us on our discovery of the mystical Shangri-La that is Bhutan, track various pet cafés in Asia, and pursue Peter Rabbit at his largest adventure park yet.

These and more stories are available at

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Pet Cafés

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Got a soft spot for animals? Pair this love with a cup of coffee and you’ve got a number of adorable pet cafés throughout Asia. From cats to dogs, owls to reptiles, pet lovers of all kinds have the opportunity to get better acquainted with the animal kingdom.

Tucked away in Willows Activity Farm in Hertfordshire, U.K., is the Peter Rabbit Adventure Playground, a world dedicated to Beatrix Potter’s iconic storybook character and his friends. A number of attractions, such as the Peter Rabbit Secret Treehouse, the Jeremy Fisher Music Pond and the Benjamin Bunny Treetop Adventure, awaits the young at heart, bringing our favourite fairy-tales to life.

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going Editor’s Note

“It feels like only yesterday when we ushered in the New Year, but my, oh my, we’re in June!

As clichéd as it may sound, I suppose the idiom “time flies when you’re having fun” is true.

We’ve certainly had fun working on the newly designed Going Places since it was launched in February this year.” goingplacesmagazine.com / 6 / June 2016

BUT AS WE APPROACH the middle of the year, it’s a good time to slow down and take stock of what we have achieved, and plan for what we want to achieve in the next six months. It’s so easy getting caught up in our daily struggles that we forget to enjoy or appreciate the present.

June is also when Muslims around the world welcome the holy month of Ramadan this year, the ninth month of the Islamic calendar when they will fast from sunrise to sunset, and engage in prayer and spiritual reflection. In conjunction with that, we have highlighted, within the dining pages of our Travel Concierge section, some restaurants in Kuala Lumpur that offer iftar or the breakingof-fast buffet of local favourites to partake with the family, friends or colleagues.

In this issue, we’ve also curated content to welcome the summer season, starting with a list of the best islands in Malaysia for sun, sea and shopping. We really do have an impressive range of islands to cater to diverse interests, from the iconic hippie island of Perhentian to one of the best dive sites in the world in Sipadan to the heritage city of Penang. Use our guide on pages 48-

52 to find one that suits what you’re looking for in an island.

If you decide to visit Penang, our guide on pages 34-37 provides a glimpse of what you can expect from the island voted as one of the 10 best places in the world to retire by Condé Nast Traveler. Penang was ranked with the likes of San Miguel de Allende in Mexico, Corozal in Belize, and Cascais in Portugal. Penang truly is an enchanting island with an amazing vibe. While you are there, it is also worth checking out the dying performance art of Teochew opera.

Performing every last Sunday of the month, Goh Hooi Ling’s family is quite possibly the last remaining Teochew puppet opera troupe in Malaysia.

Sri Lanka, with its otherworldly beaches, national parks, Buddhist temples and majestic tea plantations, is the focus of our other island feature. Writer Christian Loader lists down the top five beaches for sightings of the massive blue whales or for taking up yoga or cooking classes. Sri Lanka is definitely worth adding to your list of mustvisit destinations this year.

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Still on the topic of sun and sea but with a humanitarian angle, do read our story on the good work being done by the Society of People Support People Malaysia on pages 68-70. They are a not-for-profit organisation that has shattered the stereotype that open sea diving is only for the able-bodied by taking people with disabilities underwater. For the participants themselves, it’s no easy feat conquering the fear of leaving land wearing only a selfcontained underwater breathing apparatus!

So kudos to them, really!

Have a blessed Ramadan and Selamat Berpuasa to all our Muslim brothers and sisters.

JULIE GOH EDITOR

JUNE 2016

Our Sun & Sea Issue features interviews with Pandelela Rinong and Reef Check Malaysia

MY Guide to Penang, Malaysia’s stunning islands, and the exotic and breath-taking Sri Lanka

People with disabilities swap wheelchair for scuba gear, and the dying art of Teochew opera

Cover Illustration Valen Lim

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Read our guide to get the best out of your holiday there.

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Dear Going Places Team, During a recent trip from Singapore, it was sheer delight to spend 45 minutes going through my copy of Going Places. There were three articles that brought me great reading pleasure because of my passion to cook, travel and colour! I have always wondered why nasi kerabu was blue, and learnt about the natural colouring from the flowers, as well as the restaurant Kesom with the genuine traditional cooking that I look forward to experience. Adult colouring has always been a passion, and a great way to relax and de-stress. I shall be looking out for the colouring books in the bookshops! And New Zealand – my next vacation destination, with Napiers added to my list of places to visit!

That too flying with Malaysia Airlines!

SHIVANI DESAI, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

Due to work requirements, I have been travelling a lot since June last year.

Malaysia Airlines is always my airline of choice. I always look forward to reading Going Places and I like the “Unplugged” articles the best. It gives me an idea of my next destination and the articles are spot-on. It is always a joy reading it. Kudos to the team!

KHAIRIL ANUAR MUSTAFA, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

The joy of picking up Going Places is unrivalled. I especially enjoy feasting my eyes on world-class photos, which prove to be at par with other renowned international travel magazines. The well-written articles are rich in style and filled with insightful anecdotes that heighten all senses. I look forward to being lost in the glossy pages laced with wonder and inspiration again.

Kudos to the team for producing a page-turner that will be treasured in the years to come.

SALLEHUDDIN M. ADIB, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

I finally had the chance to flip through your March edition while riding with my client on the Hong Kong subway recently. The article “Grand Vision”, an interview with Alan Koh of Star Residences was well articulated and interesting. It engaged me into having a meaningful discussion with my client on the opportunity of investing in Malaysian properties. My client was attracted to the beautiful imagery in the article. “Durrah’s Touch” and “Colour Me Calm” were equally fun to read. Made me feel like colouring again! I must admit I have a refreshed fondness for your magazine again.

Congratulations!

As a frequent flyer, Going Places is the only companion for me onboard. Lots of stories on places and information to be extracted from it. The March 2016 issue of Going Places has changed a lot. The content is more informative and impressive compared to before. It kept me glued to the magazine.

Congratulations GP!

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Contributors

Chua Siew Ching

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With more than a decade of experience in the media industry, Siew Ching contributes regularly to various lifestyle publications in Malaysia and Singapore.

When she’s not busy being a wordsmith, she’s behind the scenes in her food and beverage business Crack Pork.

Originally from Australia, David, an award-winning writer and photojournalist, now calls Malaysia home. His book, Enchanting Penang recently won the best international publication recognition at the Malaysia Tourism Awards.

He lives in Kuala Lumpur and visits Penang often.

An editor, fitness fanatic, world wanderer, and foodie rolled into one, Sherelyn is made up of many passions. Her past endeavours have included Malaysian magazine versions of Seventeen, Cleo and Marie Claire. If not at the gym, she’s likely to be at the park with her two dogs or chatting with friends over glasses of wine.

A magazine and typography junkie, Valen works across a variety of fields, including brand identity, print graphics, typography, and illustration.

Born and raised in George Town, Penang, his work is heavily influenced by heritage and modern aesthetics.

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The Grind Wireless from Skullcandy aims to deliver both premium build and sound quality. The on-ear headphone features 33-ft long-range Bluetooth wireless connectivity and 12 hours of battery life, together with a built-in microphone. Use the track, call and volume controls to easily play and pause music, answer and end calls, or skip tracks and adjust volume.

Available in six different colours. skullcandy.com

BookDoc is an online booking platform that aims to conveniently connect and unite healthcare providers with customers – just at the click of a few buttons. The service has a presence in Malaysia, Singapore and Hong Kong, with a vision to further expand into other countries.

Available for free via its website, as well as through an app, which can be downloaded through the Google Play or Apple Store. bookdoc.com

2. THIN IS IN

4. TOUGH SHOT

Google has introduced a new series of Nexus phone cases that are extremely customisable.

The Live cases can be styled with photos, as well as filters and colour schemes, or even a specific place on Google Maps. Just choose the image you want, order online and the customised case will be shipped to you. Later, you can download the same image or related images to use as a matching mobile phone wallpaper. It even has a NFC-enabled chip that functions as a one-touch shortcut button. Available for the Nexus 5X, Nexus 6 and Nexus 6P. store.google.com

The HP Spectre is a 10.5-mm-thin notebook that weighs a mere 1.1kg. It features a 13.3inch full-HD IPS display, which is protected by an edge-to-edge Corning Gorilla Glass screen. The chassis of the laptop is made from a combination of carbon fibre and aluminium to give it a premium touch, and sports a fully backlit keyboard for better typing in the dark. It even has a trackpad made of glass, which supposedly provides a smoother navigating experience. hp.com

According to Fujifilm, the X-Pro2 is the only interchangeable lens camera in the world featuring a hybrid system that incorporates both optical and electric viewfinders. It boasts a focal plane shutter with a top speed of 1/8000sec as well as flash sync capabilities of up to 1/250sec.

The body is made of magnesium alloy with 61 sealing points, allowing the camera to withstand dust, splashes and low temperatures. fujifilm.eu

6. MODERN EVOLUTION The Smart-Touch is described as Tissot’s first proper smartwatch. It has connected features that include navigation and solar-powered recharging, plus automatic time update, and weather update (humidity, air quality and temperature). The watch even comes with a built-in weather station, as well as barometer and altimeter sensors. Connect the Smart-Touch to a fob accessory and it is further able to track items or locations. tissot.ch

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

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An inspirational story of Britain’s most famous and first ski jumper to enter the Winter Olympics, Eddie The Eagle is based on the life of Michael Edwards and his never-say-die attitude. An unlikely skier, Eddie is helped by a rebellious but charismatic coach to make a historic showing at the 1988 Calgary Games, earning the hearts of sports fans around the world.

TARON EGERTON, HUGH JACKMAN, TOM COSTELLO PG-13 / 106 mins / Biography, Comedy, Drama

2. The Benefactor

Five years after he survives a car accident that kills his two married best friends, Francis “Franny” Watts is still consumed by guilt. He reconnects with his friends’ orphaned daughter – newly wed and pregnant Olivia – and her husband in order to recreate the friendship he lost.

Over-compensating for the pain he feels, Franny smothers the couple with limitless financial support, which soon turns sour.

RICHARD GERE, DAKOTA FANNING, THEO JAMES NR / 93 mins / Drama

3. Hail, Caesar!

Set in 1950s Hollywood, this movie follows a day in the life of Eddie Mannix, a fixer for Capital Pictures. On top of tending to a disgruntled director, a singing cowboy, and a beautiful swimmer, Mannix must find the star of the studio, Baird Whitlock, who has been kidnapped while in costume for the epic Hail, Caesar!.

If the studio does not pay the ransom, Whitlock may never be found again.

JOSH BROLIN, GEORGE CLOONEY, CHANNING TATUM PG-13 / 106 mins / Comedy, Mystery

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

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Inspiring health + wellness / The Cure

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Located on the naturally beautiful Baa Atoll in the Maldives, just chilling out at the Finolhu resort would already do wonders for the mind and body. But add in spa and wellness treatments at the Cove Club and you’re up for some luxurious pampering, including body treatments by British spa brand Ila, luxury barber services for male guests by award-winning Gentlemen’s Tonic, relaxing massages by Pure Massage, facials by Dr Erich Schulte’s QMS Medicosmetics, manicures and pedicures by Margaret Dabbs, and hair treatments using products and methods by award-winning celebrity stylist, Louise Galvin. finolhu.com

2. Balancing Act For those with problem skin that seesaws between being dry and oily, try the Balancing Skin Toner and Balancing Aqua Cream from Sorabee. The toner contains red algae extract that helps moisturise skin and adds elasticity while calming redness and acne. The cream disperses moisturising water droplets straight to skin and helps rebalance sebum production. It also works as an anti-acne cream with its anti-inflammatory properties. kbeautyzone.com.my

3. Endless Possibilities The DKNY Be Electric is a range of eau de toilettes that embody the vibrancy of a free spirit in the city. Loving Glow is a sparkly scent of tangy fruits blended with sweet florals and woods; Bright Crush is for the bold female with its hints of bergamot, blackcurrant, sweet plum, frangipani, peony, amber and vanilla; while Citrus Plus is a fun burst of exuberance, smelling of nectarine, mandarin, passion fruit, jasmine, magnolia and creamy sandalwood.

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5. Be Sun Smart Remember to protect yourself when chasing the perfect tan on the sand. Use Sun Smart Moisture Protect Nourishing Dry Oil by Marks and Spencer to help keep the skin nourished and moisturised while under the sun. The formula contains vitamin E and Omegas 6 and 9, and comes in SPF 15 and 30. marksandspencer.com

6. Skin Saver Off to an island holiday but worried about your complexion? Maintain skin luminosity with the new MelaCEP Plus+ Luminous System from Mary Kay. Its formula helps reduce the appearance of dark spots and protects against damage from the sun, resulting in a more even-looking skin tone. The line consists of a targeting serum, foaming cleanser, freshener, mask and a 24-hour moisturising cream. marykay.com.my

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3 1. Travel Must-Have For the frequent traveller, TruFrame hard-shell luggage bags from Samsonite might tick all the requirements. It has a tough and sturdy reinforced polycarbonate shell, yet is a pleasure to use with its double-wheel design that allows for smooth mobility in all directions; integrated stands and a hinge design that improve stability; and a built-in bottom grip that makes it easy to lift the bag from a moving baggage carousel at the airport. Doesn’t hurt that it looks good with its streamlined detailings, too. samsonite.com.my

Newly revealed at Baselworld 2016, the blue-hued Speedmaster Moonphase Chronograph Master Chronometer was one of the highlights from Omega. One of its main features is the moon-phase display, with its realistic image of the moon complementing the sub-dials for date and 12-hour register.

The perfect gift for the distinguished gentleman. omegawatches.com

3. Scent Of A Man The bottle of the Fossil 1954 For Him exudes a classic hint of smooth leading men of Fifties Hollywood, yet its scent is reminiscent of the rebels without a cause of the same era. Notes of sandalwood, raw vanilla and black rose perfectly complement the accents of Italian bergamot, clary sage and Guatemalan cardamom in this cologne made for the manly man. fossil.com

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For the man who appreciates fine craftsmanship in everything he owns, Montblanc has launched a series of limited edition fine leather covers especially for the Samsung Galaxy S7.

Available in black soft grain leather, black Saffiano leather, and black, red or green genuine lizard leather, choose from either the hard case or flip cover versions. montblanc.com

The Agadir messenger bag in tangerine is from the Braun Buffel Spring Summer 2016 line, inspired by the landscapes and culture of Morocco. Made of medium grain printed calf leather in a clean design to suit the modern traveller’s needs, this bag is ready for rugged adventures. braunbuffel-asiapac.com

5. Sunny Style Perfect for the beach or a long drive, these Salvatore Ferragamo sunglasses from the Spring Summer 2016 collection add a dash of style to any activity. Made of acetate, the square frames come in colours of matte blue, matte crystal, matte butterscotch, black and Havana – a faux tortoise shell print. ferragamo.com

7. High Performance Gear As Swiss watchmaker Edox is the official timekeeper for the Class-1 Powerboat Championship, rest assured that its Chronoffshore-1 Big Date Chronograph is one precise machine assembled to meet stringent criteria, and is able to withstand exacting situations. Its ceramic bezel is harder than steel and scratch-resistant, the watch is waterresistant and able to withstand underwater depths of up to 300 metres, and even features an automatic helium valve that allows excess helium to escape to reduce pressure. edox.ch

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

WELCOMING WINTER

LOCATED AT ONE OF THE LEADING MOUNTAIN RESORTS in New Zealand, the Queenstown Winter Festival is a 10-day celebration of the season with street parties, fireworks, jazz and comedy acts, Mardi Gras, family fun, and loads of action up the region’s legendary ski slopes, happening from 24 June to 3 July.

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Touring in Malaysia for the first time, multi-platinum singer and actress Selena Gomez is set to enthral fans with her latest chart-topping hits like Good For You, Same Old Love and Hands To Myself, along with cool dance moves at the Malawati Indoor Arena in Shah Alam on 25 July. The concert is part of her worldwide Revival Tour.

The month-long Gion Matsuri festival is one of the biggest and most famous in Japan, held throughout July in Kyoto. There will be traditional Japanese performances, and the opportunity to don summer yukatas and sample the country’s finest delicacies but the real highlight of the festival is the Yamaboko Junko parade, where intricately handcrafted wooden floats are pulled by groups of men along the streets.

Making an exclusive pit stop in Malaysia, Potted Potter—The Unauthorized Harry Experience—A West End London Parody by Dan and Jeff, will play at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre on 2-5 June. This stage show parody takes on the ultimate challenge of condensing all seven Harry Potter books in 70 hilarious minutes and promises a great time for all Potterheads, young and old.

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4. Indigenous Insight

5. Sunrise Celebrations

6. Sweden’s Solstice

The annual Barunga Festival, to be held on 10-12 June in the remote Katherine region, is one of the major and oldest indigenous community festivals in the Northern Territory of Australia. The festival showcases contemporary indigenous musicians from around the region and an array of cultural activities that includes traditional didgeridoo workshops and performances, traditional dance, arts and crafts demonstrations and exhibitions, bush tucker tastings and spear throwing.

Summer Solstice celebrates the longest day of summer, falling on 21 June this year. It’s especially significant for pagan communities and is celebrated across Europe in various ways. If you’re travelling through England, the Summer Solstice celebrations at Stonehenge are not to be missed. Thousands descend on the ancient ruins to welcome the sun as it rises.

In Sweden, the Midsommar festival is one of the most important public holidays. Celebrated by locals in any open space, the day comprises a long lunch, dancing around the maypole and singing traditional songs. This year, it falls on 25 June, with festivities kicking off on midsummer’s eve.

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Restaurant openings, news + reviews

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Housed in a historic 18th-century East India Company warehouse in London’s trendy Liverpool Street area, the New Street Grill has earned a reputation for excellent food and faultless service. The décor seamlessly combines modern luxuries, such as leather seating, with rustic and industrial original features, making the New Street Grill a feast for the eyes too.

Taste truffles in abundance at Truffle Kerfuffle, Australia’s premier truffle festival that gathers the country’s truffle growers, farmers, and producers for a weekend of unforgettably good food in Manjimup, Western Australia – otherwise known as Australia’s truffle country. Held on 24-26 June, the festival will feature ticketed events like The Earth Truffle Degustation meal prepared by Australian chefs James Viles and Kiren Mainwaring; the Truffle Hunters Breakfast, where you’ll get to chat with truffle hunters over a breakfast of eggs and truffles; and truffle hunts in the orchards together with experienced harvesters.

If you love a cuppa or five, make a trip to Singapore on 9-12 June to sample the world’s finest coffee during the Singapore Coffee Festival. Held at the F1 Pit Building at Republic Boulevard, the festival features over 100 exhibitors from the coffee and café industry, who will hold numerous cupping sessions, industry forums, as well as workshops on the basics of specialty coffee-making.

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4. Break Fast With Lobster Biryani From 23 May to 17 July, lobster specialists Pince & Pints in Kuala Lumpur will be cooking up the Lobster Biryani Gam. The Biryani Gam is cooked using a family recipe dating back to the 1880s. Air-flown live lobsters from Boston, Maine, weren’t included in the 19th-century recipe as they are now, so it’s a great dish that celebrates both local and Western cuisines during the Ramadan fasting month. Each serving is priced at USD46++ (RM178++) with limited portions available daily.

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Renowned for fine Malay cuisine, Bijan Restaurant in Kuala Lumpur will be offering its popular Ramadan buffet again this year. The Selera Ibunda (Mother’s Favourites) buffet features five specially tailored menus that will be rotated daily.

Among the dishes are grilled chicken wings, chicken and beef satay, smoked beef in gravy, chilli crabs, pineapple prawns in gravy, mutton ribs in black rendang curry, beef and prawn rendang, and an array of appetisers and desserts.

The buffet will be available during the breaking of fast from 10 June to 3 July.

Expect local favourites at Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre’s Kampung in the City Ramadan buffet, with yearly favourites such as mamak-style fried noodles, Penang char kuey teow, chicken rice, chicken and beef satay, Arabic shawarma, roasted fish tikka and Mediterranean hickory-smoked lamb.

The chef has also introduced unique signature dishes of rice noodles with curry and crispy egg, Malay-style fish terrine wrapped in tumeric leaves, and Seri Menanti chicken rendang with green chillies. Places are limited to 250 pax per evening, so reservations are recommended.

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7. Elegant Dining

8. KL’s Omakase Makes Best List

9. Bordeaux’s Best

For a spot of fine dining with leisure to match, The Olive Bar & Lounge at Resorts World Genting offers a decadent food menu and a first-rate wine list of over 800 labels. Not-to-be-missed dishes from their Western and Continental cuisine include Escargot with Herbs, Garlic and Butter Grains; Wild Mushroom Soup with Porcini Powder and Truffle Foam; and a dessert of fresh strawberries, almond crumble and lemon verbena. Chef Steve Chou helms the tantalising experience, while Sommelier Kevin Yee conducts wine pairings in this classy and spacious establishment on the hill resort.

Southeast Asia is taking very well to the craft cocktail scene – a fact backed by the recently released list of Asia’s Top 50 Bars that saw Singapore-based 28 Hongkong Street top the charts, with fellow Singaporean bars Manhattan Bar (5th), Operation Dagger (7th), and Jigger & Pony (8th) occupying three other top 10 spots. Malaysia wasn’t left out, with Omakase + Appreciate ranked tenth. The tiny bar – which seats just 25 – opened in 2013 and gained a reputation for serving innovative drinks custom-made for each patron, hence the name Omakase, a Japanese word meaning “I’ll leave it to you”.

When it comes to wine, few other regions in the world match the prestige of Bordeaux’s vineyards, which can best be experienced during the four-day Bordeaux Wine Festival. Held on 23-26 June, the festival features a two kilometre wine route lined with pavilions featuring 80 appellations from Bordeaux and the Aquitaine region, as well as the great brands of Bordeaux.

And if sipping the finest wines during the day isn’t enough, each night closes with a spectacular fireworks show, along with a light show projected onto the façade of the Palais de la Bourse.

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Wake up in clay pool cottages to the breathtaking views of Kamala Village and the Andaman Sea at Keemala Phuket. For those who wish to stay in, four Holistic Living Retreats encompass massages, wellness consultation and guidance, body enhancing exercises, and daily spa cuisine. And if you want to catch a piece of the Phuket action, the lively Patong Beach is nearby.

The Sofitel Luang Prabang, formerly a French Governor’s residence in the 1900s, is located in a quiet residential quarter protected by UNESCO. It offers 25 luxurious suites where guests can discover the warm hospitality of Laos and French art de vivre in an enchanting setting, complete with a botanical garden, an amethyst-tiled pool and a tented restaurant.

Steer from the norm and book a stay in the quirky The Luxe Manor Hong Kong, designed after the post-modern artwork of Salvador Dali. With the Tsim Sha Tsui MTR Station a stone’s throw away, the streets and sights of this metropolis will be yours for the taking, and when you return, unwind in the room’s luxurious marble bathroom with a rainshower.

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4. Sweet Spot

5. Durian Delight

6. Colonial Grandeur

Its prime location next to the Alamanda shopping centre in the Malaysian administrative capital of Putrajaya makes the Everly Hotel a convenient location for both business and leisure travellers. Its 380 guest rooms are complemented by a 1,800-seat banquet hall, eight meeting rooms, a coffee house serving a delightful buffet of local favourites, a swimming pool, and a view of the adjacent tranquil Putrajaya lake.

To celebrate the start of the season of the King of Fruits, Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa and Golden Sands Resort, both in Penang, will offer a special Durian Package.

Available from now till 31 August 2016, guests can indulge in top-quality varieties of the thorny fruit such as the Red Prawn, Hor Lor, and the highly coveted Musang King. The package at Golden Sands Resort starts at USD108 per night (RM430), and includes accommodation, daily breakfast, a three-course set lunch, and complimentary durian session for two. The package at Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa starts at USD160 (RM640) per night, which includes accommodation, daily breakfast, a buffet dinner, and complimentary durian session for two.

If you’re looking to immerse yourself in Malaysian culture and heritage, look no further than The Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur, which has been revived to its former 1930s glory, characterised by a hybrid of neo-classical and art deco styles. Fancy a spot of tea? Then head on down to the beautiful Orchid Conservatory to while a picturesque afternoon away.

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1. Smoke & Mirrors Take a long, hard look at the 2,972-squaremetre mirror that is currently wrapped around the famous Market Building in Covent Garden, London. Reflect London, the aptly named installation beautifully reflects the architecture that surrounds the Market, which includes examples of 19th-century classical architecture and modern minimalism. It also serves to conceal reconstruction work taking place on the building. Beverly Churchill, Creative Director of Covent Garden, says: “The refurbishment of the Market Building heralds a new era for Covent Garden so we wanted to take a moment to reflect, and encourage our visitors to do the same.” coventgarden.london

2. Feel the Rhythm Immerse yourself in Swedish culture at Music Scene Gothenburg 1955-2018, currently on display at the Gothenburg City Museum. The show looks at the country’s popular bands and artists over the last 50 years. Images from gigs, backstage photography and even items of clothing have been collected to present a comprehensive display of Sweden’s musical landscape and the impact certain acts have had on popular culture. goteborgsstadsmuseum.se

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3. Modern Pioneer For the summer season, the Sundaram Tagore Gallery in Singapore is hosting a retrospective of Singaporean modernist Anthony Poon’s work. The late Poon was one of the pioneers in modernism, with his career spanning three decades from the ‘60s through to the ‘90s. The show explores his impact on the contemporary arts scene with major works from his iconic Wave series, sculptures and a number of pieces from various private collections. sundaramtagore.com

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The National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne presents the first historical review of Australian fashion ever held in the country. 200 Years of Australian Fashion documents changes in style since the arrival of early settlers, starting with examples of early traditional dresses and ending with pieces from trendy Bondi Beach boutiques. It’s a vibrant celebration of innovation, showing how early designers created clothes to cope with extreme weather, while current designers establish Australia as a fashion hub. ngv.vic.gov.au

Edgar Degas enthusiasts mustn’t miss his A Strange New Beauty exhibition at New York City’s Museum Of Modern Art. Known primarily as a painter and chronicler of ballet, Degas also produced many monotypes – sketches in ink on metal plates that are run through a press, resulting in a single print. Later on in his career, he moved from the academic painting style he had become famous for to pursue the creation of monotypes, making some 300 individual pieces, 120 of which are on display at MoMA this month. moma.org

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The Odyssey: Navigating Nameless Seas exhibition at the Singapore Art Museum invites visitors to observe the seas through the eyes of leading contemporary artists. Although advancing technologies have allowed us to explore the ocean’s vast depths, there is still much to be discovered. In the exhibition, artists focus on humankind’s relationship with the sea and imagine what else we might find below its surface. singaporeartmuseum.sg

7. Craftwork It’s your last chance to see World Ikat Textiles...ties that bind this month at the Brunei Gallery in London. Brought together by The World Craft Council, an organisation that strives to nurture and revive indigenous craft skills, the show features handmade IKAT textiles from around the world. The IKAT craft is a specialist dyeing technique similar to tie-dye, but is extremely labour-intensive and precise. Often the fabric is split and rearranged on the loom by hand to create different patterns or prints. The show collects prized pieces of IKAT and even includes live demonstrations from masters of the art. soas.ac.uk/gallery

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Tengku Azura Safiyuddeen Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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What do you love most about this city?

KL has a vibrant food and drink scene, with new and exciting ventures constantly mushrooming around the city. For someone who loves to eat, it’s the place to be!

One thing about the locals.

Locals may come across as a little brash at first. Once you get to know them, they are warm, polite and possess a real zest for life.

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

My husband is from Sarawak and he introduced me to the fragrant and peppery goodness that is Sarawak Laksa. Although the best Sarawak Laksa is made at my in-laws’ kitchen in Kuching (unashamedly biased, I know!), Kita Kita Café in Damansara Heights does a decent substitute!

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

I’d take them for a nasi lemak breakfast at my local stall in Ampang Jaya, then KLCC to see the Petronas Twin Towers and get spoilt for choice with the quintessential Malaysian dishes available at Little Penang Café, followed by an afternoon at the Islamic Arts Museum.

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

Walk down the historic street of Tun HS Lee that is still reminiscent of KL’s bygone era. Here, you can admire the colonial shop-houses, stop for a chicken rice lunch at a local coffee shop, admire the vibrant Indian fabric shops and visit Masjid Jamek, the oldest and most charming mosque in KL. The best place to have dinner with: a. family – Mei Keng Fatt Seafood is an Ampang institution. It’s where my family usually has our indulgent Sunday dinners. Be prepared to get your hands dirty! The butter and chilli crabs are my all-time favourites, with the necessary accompaniment of fried mantou buns. b. friends – I’ve recently discovered a wonderful hole-in-the-wall restaurant called Stoked. It has fantastic cuts of steaks and the menu comprises delectable Chinese and European-inspired dishes. c. colleagues – My usual port of call is Aliyaa as they do fantastic Sri Lankan fare. The egg hoppers, mutton bone curry and their sweet apam are a must!

What do you find most refreshing about this city?

It’s the perfect harmony between East and West, Asian and European, old and new. What I find refreshing are the lengths they take to preserve their historic monuments whilst also supporting new and contemporary movements in both art and culture.

Name the café/restaurant where you had the best: a. coffee – Soho House; the courtyard area at Cecconi’s is lovely any time of the year. b. lunch – Kantin for fresh salads, Turkish mezze and all-round comfort food. c. dinner – Alancha for progressive Turkish cuisine.

The best thing you can do here for free.

Take a long and leisurely stroll from Kurucesme to Bebek along the Bosphorus. You’ll see the locals fishing along the coastline; the wooden Ottoman mansions in Arnavutköy; and breathtaking views of the Asia side. It’s incredibly enchanting and picturesque.

What was the best experience in this city for you?

Having access to spectacular views of the Bosphorus, and wandering through the living museum that is Istanbul.

Your favourite memory of the city?

Trying menemen for the first time, it’s the Turkish version of scrambled eggs – laced with cherry tomatoes, green peppers, Turkish white cheese and spices. It’s delicious, and best accompanied with a side of sucuk (spicy Turkish sausage) and strong black tea!

The one thing you would do again if you went back: I’d visit the Sakip Sabanci Museum again.

The best thing about the locals: We’re always on the hunt for the best food in town!

A lesson learnt from this city: Traffic is horrendous! Always leave before the rush hour madness.

Name one souvenir to bring home.

Jewellery is always a good idea, and the most delightful baubles (if I do say so myself) are from Dipped Row!

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

An antique Ottoman table, which is intricately carved with floral patterns and delicately in-laid with mother-of-pearl.

Words that sum up this city.

Bustling, ever-changing, concrete jungle.

Name something they have here that you wished you had at home: Menemen and iskender kebab!

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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HERITAGE HOME Penang’s George Town became a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2008 and has been rapidly reinventing itself as a tourist destination ever since. It now showcases its unique heritage and culture along with arts, beaches, food and nature. The 109-hectare heritage zone takes in many exceptional old shops and townhouses which are being converted into chic cafés, smart restaurants, trendy bars and stylish shops as well as boutique hotels. Still a work in progress, Penang combines its past with the vibrancy of contemporary Malaysia.

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SHINING LIGHT In an effort to populate the island initially named Prince of Wales Island, Captain Francis Light, on behalf of the British East India Company, encouraged settlement by giving land to attract settlers from around the region. He built Fort Cornwallis to protect the settlement.

STREET ART VS GRAFFITI Interactive street art has injected life into George Town with the installation of informative wrought-iron signs. Lithuanianborn artist Ernest Zacharevic has used the walls of old buildings as a canvas for his art and social commentary.

NEIGHBOURHOOD WATCH Armenian Street is an exhilarating place to explore and to gain an insight into early Penang. Larger-than-life artworks attract the crowds while history hounds can inspect the home where the father of Chinese nationalism, Dr Sun Yat Sen, stayed when he lived in Penang.

TAKING IT TO THE STREETS Hawker food, especially nasi kandar served in venues like Gurney Drive, has led global scribes to recognise Penang as having some of the world’s best street food. Head to Sri Weld Food Court for dishes like nasi lemak and beef noodles. Nyonya cuisine (a Chinese/ Malay hybrid style) is served in places like Mum’s Nyonya Cuisine. Other popular dishes include asam laksa, rojak, roti jala and popiah.

Malaysia Airlines operates 51 times weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Penang (PEN)

SUNDOWNERS After dark, head to quirky bars like Patio Bar de Tapas, Baba Bar and Mish Mash.

Chill and admire the Batu Ferringhi sunset at Uncle Zack’s at Parkroyal Hotel or Sand Bar at Hard Rock Hotel. Relive the colonial era while sipping on a whisky stengah (whisky and soda) in Farquhar’s Bar at Eastern and Oriental Hotel.

ICONIC EVENTS Plan to be in Penang from 29 July to 28 August for the George Town Festival, when inspiring performances of dance, opera, theatre and music will be staged in intriguing heritage locations. Penang’s multiculturalism

is celebrated on 16 July at the Bon Odori Festival when the Japanese community celebrates along The Esplanade with entertainment, food, games and displays. On 20 November, the acclaimed Penang Bridge International Marathon is staged on the first Penang bridge with full, half, 10km and fun run categories.

LET ‘EM EAT CAKE ChinaHouse serves over 30 delicious cakes like Mango Upside Down and a wicked Salted Caramel Cheesecake from morning tea to late supper. Locally made biscuits and pastries are keenly sought, with Ghee Hiang selling the famous tau sar pheah and beh teh saw.

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ON THE BUSES A free shuttle bus service – MPPP Rapid Penang CAT operated

by Rapid Penang, connects 19 locations in George Town and operates regularly from first light to midnight.

This is the perfect way to get oriented in airconditioned comfort on buses that depart from Pengkalan Weld and provide access to many downtown attractions.

BREWS, BEANS AND LEAVES While international coffee/tea concepts have established a foothold in the shopping malls; atmospheric coffee shops are found in Penang’s heritage buildings. These complement the traditional coffee shops where thick dark local brews are the beverage of choice for many locals. Young hipsters prefer their espresso in places like Coffee Junkie @ Junk, Monkeycup Café and Mugshot Café.

HERITAGE HOMES While the beach resorts of Batu Ferringhi are popular, the boutique heritage hotels in George Town are the most unique. At the 45-room Hotel Penaga, room layouts vary as they’re located in 15 old shop-houses and terraces that have been converted and refurbished with an eclectic combination of antique and contemporary materials. The Eastern and Oriental Hotel is Malaysia’s grandest heritage hotel with a tradition dating back to 1885.

SHOE BUSINESS Wander through George Town to discover heritage artisans honing their crafts. Alongside the rattan weavers and calligraphers, Nyonya beaded shoes are made and sold at Handmade Nyonya Beaded Shoes.

It’s not surprising that one of the world’s most gifted shoemakers, Jimmy Choo hails from a humble beginning in Penang.

HITTING THE HIGH NOTES Penang rocks with venues including Canteen, where indie to individual-styled performers take the stage nightly with music from jazz to rock at the weekends, while live bands are the heart and soul of Hard Rock Café. Plan to visit Penang on 1-4 December for the Penang Jazz Festival at the Bayview Beach Resort.

WALK INTO THE PAST Penang Heritage Trust provides an insight into the island’s heritage as well as organised walks and site inspections. Trail brochures have been developed by various organisations, with one of the more unusual being on the German Heritage Trail.

SACRED SITES Many religions are practised in Penang. Impressive places of worship include Kapitan Keling Mosque, St George’s Church, Dhammikarama Burmese Buddhist Temple, and Sri Mahamariamman Hindu Temple.

CLAN-DESTINED HOUSES Many Chinese immigrants sought refuge with friends and relatives in clan or family houses called kongsi when they migrated to Penang. Part cultural and part defence, these enclaves evolved to incorporate housing, a main square and a temple. Khoo Kongsi is the best preserved clan house open for public inspection.

TRAIN SPOTTING The railway never made it across the Straits of Malacca, but a grand railway station was built on the island. Federated Malay States Railway erected an impressive building on China Street Ghaut for passengers to obtain all-inclusive tickets on the railway steamer to Butterworth, then by train to Kuala Lumpur.

This stately building is now Wisma Kastam.

Penang’s only railway is the funicular service from Air Itam to Penang Hill (Bukit Bendera) which operates from 6.30 am to 11 pm.

SAND CASTLES Tranquil Batu Ferringhi is lined with shady casuarina trees and resorts like the Parkroyal Penang and Lone Pine that maximise their beachfront location.

OH BEHAVE! Visitors need to respect worshippers when they visit Penang’s religious sites. Often, there are signs informing visitors on the expected behaviour but if in doubt, ask somebody. While swimwear is fine for swimming, away from the beach, bathers are expected to dress more modestly. It’s worth bargaining in the markets but don’t get upset if traders don’t want to play ball.

MEMORABLE MEMENTOS Don’t leave the island without stocking up on unique local products. Head to Bon Ton The Shop for excellent local and regional textiles, jewellery and lifestyle books. Studio Howard is where the keen eye of local photographer Howard Tan is immortalised on every conceivable souvenir, from photos to books.

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ON YOUR BIKE Sections of George Town are car-free zones on Sundays from 7 am to 1 pm. Pedestrians, fitness fanatics and cyclists take to the streets with Project Occupy Beach Street, established to encourage healthy pursuits.

Bicycle hire shops are everywhere. Alternatively, support local trishaw riders; hire one for a leisurely heritage tour.

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Interview Julie Goh Photography courtesy of Reef Check Malaysia

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Reef Rescue Like all conservation efforts, mindset change is crucial for our coral reefs, says Julian Hyde, General Manager of Reef Check Malaysia. goingplacesmagazine.com / 38 / June 2016

Tell us a bit about Reef Check and what it does in Malaysia.

Reef Check Malaysia (RCM) is a non-profit organisation registered in Malaysia in 2007, working to conserve coral reefs. RCM is part of an international network with its headquarters in the U.S., and one of 82 country offices worldwide. RCM focuses on four main programmes: EcoAction, Advocacy, Management and Science. These programmes complement one another to promote coral reef conservation and management in Malaysia. Under these core areas, we have conducted education programmes with schools and universities, reef rehabilitation programmes in several islands, annual Reef Check surveys to monitor the health of coral reefs in Malaysia and long-term community programmes, to name a few.

Why are coral reefs important?

Coral reefs are among the most diverse and productive biological communities on earth. They are a breeding and feeding ground for one-third of all marine species and provide food and livelihoods for hundreds of millions of people around the world. Yet they cover less than one-tenth of one percent of the world’s ocean floor. Their economic value in Malaysia is huge – one study suggests they are worth more than USD12 billion (RM50 billion) per year in ecosystem services. To put it another way – if the reefs go, the habitat for many marine species will disappear. There will be no more fish!

What is the state of Malaysia’s coral reefs?

Data collected from our surveys over the last 10 years shows that the reefs are in quite good condition. According to a commonly used index of coral reef health, our reefs are measured on the border between fair and good. But this is the average for Malaysia, and this average hides a wide variation; there are reefs that are in very good condition and reefs that are in decline. This just serves to emphasise one lesson we have learned – that reef conservation is a very

local activity and it is actually quite difficult to compare reefs in different areas.

Are local authorities involved in the conservation and protection of our coral reefs?

Malaysia has established a number of marine parks to protect coral reefs. In 1994, most of the islands off the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia were gazetted as marine parks, and the Department of Marine Park is responsible for managing those. There are similar agencies in Sabah (Sabah Parks) and Sarawak (Sarawak Forestry Corporation).

These managing agencies are largely responsible for administering the parks and enforcing the rules. We work closely with the Department of Marine Park Malaysia on several of our programmes, and Sabah Parks in Sabah. They support our annual survey programmes with some funding and staffing during the surveys.

Have their measures been successful?

The marine parks have had some successes, and have certainly contributed to conservation. This said, there are challenges to be addressed, and we are working with them to better manage these important resources.

What else should they do?

One area in which we could do more is to involve local stakeholders in the management process. To date, most marine parks have been managed by the relevant agency with little input from local communities and businesses like resorts and dive operators. Given that these are the people who most rely on reefs for their livelihoods, we believe they should be more involved in the management of these resources.

State governments are important stakeholders too. They are responsible for development on the islands – and what happens on the land affects what happens in the sea. At the moment, there is a disconnect between the planning

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Reef Check Malaysia has been in operation for nearly 10 years now. How successful have the programmes been?

I think our track record is pretty solid. This year marks our 10th annual survey programme – the only one in Malaysia that is providing long-term monitoring data, which is essential in managing and tracking reef health. As we have evolved from a survey-based organisation into one that is involved with communities in managing reefs, we have seen an increase in awareness of reef conservation issues, particularly with the diving industry. goingplacesmagazine.com / 40 / June 2016

We have trained over 500 people as EcoDivers, who help with surveys, and we have a network of Reef Check Facilities around Malaysia. Over 30 dive centres have signed up as Green Fins members (which we help to manage in Malaysia), who are committed to improving their environmental performance by reducing impacts to coral reefs. And we are doing more work on the ground, working with local stakeholders to involve them in conservation programmes.

What obstacles are you facing?

The biggest problem we face, in common with all conservation organisations, is changing mindsets. It is difficult to get people to care about coral reefs when so few people ever see them – we call them ‘the invisible ecosystem’. Too few people understand how important they are, and without that understanding people show little concern.

Take littering, for example, which you might not think is relevant to coral reefs. But people who litter don’t realise the consequences their actions can have in distant locations.

Litter dropped in cities easily ends up in rivers, and from there, it’s a short distance to the ocean where marine animals eat it – many turtles are found to have plastic in their stomachs, which just means they can’t eat enough to remain healthy – or it can cause physical damage to reefs; for example, plastic bags can easily wrap around corals, causing them to die.

So despite everything we have achieved to raise awareness, we still have to do more!

How can the public help?

In many, many ways. In terms of our programmes, certified divers can help us by participating in our EcoDiver training programme and then, our annual Reef Check surveys around the country. We cover over 200 sites a year and always need the help of volunteers.

The biggest problem we face, in common ‘‘with all conservation organisations, is changing mindsets. It is difficult to get people to care about coral reefs when so few people ever see them – we call them ‘the invisible ecosystem’.

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Divers can also choose to dive with dive centres that are members of Green Fins. Green Fins is an international programme that promotes green diving and snorkelling etiquette. RCM is part of the National Management Team of Green Fins, and four of our staff are Green Fins assessors. As of today, there are over 30 Green Fins members in Malaysia.

Non-divers can participate in our community programmes and help spread the word on the importance of coral reefs. Snorkellers can choose to snorkel with Eco-friendly snorkel guides trained by RCM to have a better snorkelling experience that does not impact the marine environment.

These snorkel guides are on Perhentian and Tioman Island.

And we can all do our part to reduce our consumption of non-sustainable resources, so that we each reduce our personal environmental footprint just a little – after all, if everybody did it, the cumulative impact would be huge.

Using less water and electricity, for example, or using public transport instead of our own car – every little bit helps.

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Golden Girl Diving champion Pandelela Rinong heads for the Olympics again.

Malaysia’s diving darling has since followed up on that feat with a series of sterling wins at the diving world series and Commonwealth Games.

She currently ranks in the top ten of FINA’s 2016 overall ranking for the women’s 10-metre platform, and in 2015 was awarded Athlete of the Year by the Sportswriters Association of Malaysia. These accolades and awards are just the tip of an iceberg of achievements, and are no small shakes for a girl from a sleepy little village in Sarawak.

Born and raised in Kampung Jugan, Bau, Pandelela’s beginnings were active but normal. She started swimming at the age of eight, when she took to the water naturally. “I love to play with water and I’ve always been

adventurous, so there was no problem with water phobia or being scared of heights,” she says.

Within months of learning to swim, she was asking her coach about the diving platforms at the swimming pool. The coach asked if she wanted to try jumping from the 1-metre springboard. “I did it without a second thought,” recalls Pandelela. Thanks to her lean physique and flexibility, she was a prime candidate for the sport and started diving lessons at the age of nine. A year later, she entered her first national competition, and by the time she was 11, she had won a bronze medal.

She worked her way from state-level competitions to join the National Team in 2007 when she was just 14. Pandelela’s first international event was the FINA Diving World Cup in Beijing in 2008. Her sixth-place win in the 10-metre platform event earned her a place in the 2008 Summer Olympics in Beijing, but she did not make it to the finals. She made up for it at the Commonwealth Games in New Delhi, where Pandelela won the gold medal in the 10-metre platform competition, yet another first for a Malaysian athlete in diving.

The game-changer for the determined lass was the 2012 London Olympics. Pandelela was only 19 when she proudly hoisted the Malaysian flag at the London Olympics, the first female representative from the country to do so. Days later she would dive her way to a bronze in the 10-metre platform individual event.

“I feel very proud of myself for achieving something that I used to dream about when I was young and just started diving. I’m also very happy to represent Malaysia as a national diver and that I was selected to be the first female flag bearer for the country,” she says.

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WITH A LEAP, a two and a half somersault and a half twist, Pandelela Rinong made Malaysian sports history when she dived her way to a bronze medal at the 2012 Summer Olympics in London. It was Malaysia’s first medal win outside of badminton and Pandelela was the first female Malaysian athlete to win an Olympic medal.

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Since then Pandelela has been constantly pushing her boundaries and winning medals at the world’s diving series, whether in the individual or synchronised events. A multiple SEA Games winner, she won the women’s 10-metre platform gold medal at the SEA Games in 2015 for the fourth time in a row, continuing her reign as the top female diver in this region.

In 2015, she upped her game further by clinching her first individual medal at the 16th World Aquatics Championship in Kazan, Russia. One of her personal best achievements, the medal was especially hard-won as she climbed to a podium finish after a lacklustre start. With the win she had also qualified for the 2016 Rio Olympic Games – the first Malaysian to do so.

International swimming superstar Michael Phelps has said, “If you want to be the best, you have to do things other people aren’t willing to do.” For an Olympic champion, that means constant training, and Pandelela is putting in her hours ahead of the Games in August. She trains eight hours a day, six days a week. Her fitness regime consists of diving training, and strength and conditioning training. During this time, she eats three to five meals a day, concentrating on taking in more protein, fibre and minerals, and cutting back on the carbohydrates.

“In order to be successful, one needs to be disciplined, independent, have lots of perseverance to overcome obstacles, and the patience to spend endless hours in training,” says Pandelela, who is a frequent guest speaker about her inspirational journey. When it comes to her personal motivation, she looks to her family. “My family keeps me motivated. My mom always tells me that we need to work harder in order to achieve better than the others. Besides that, the award recognition and prize money

are also good motivation for me to continue doing my best in training and competition,” she says.

What free time Pandelela has she spends catching up on sleep or hanging out with her best friends doing regular things like eating out at favourite restaurants or watching movies. She is also a huge fan of K-pop.

But her first love is diving, a love that is serving her well as she continues to strive and inspire. “I love the extremeness of the sport, the adrenaline rush whenever I’m about to execute the dive and the rush of excitement after I’ve executed it perfectly,” says the 23-year-old. “Diving in Malaysia is still considered a young sport. It’s only been 18 years since it first debuted here as a national sport but the Malaysian diving team has achieved a lot in these short years thanks to their dedication and to fans who love and support the sport. I want to continue creating history for Malaysia through diving.”

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Malaysian Timbers Used In Uniquely Creative Ways

MALAYSIAN TIMBER has come a long way where the very mention of wooden structure would conjure up images of village houses or native longhouses on stilts with thatched roofs. These days, timber is used in extraordinarily imaginative and creative ways as seen in The Henderson Waves and Nautique in Singapore, Four Seasons Resort Langkawi, Shangri-La ‘s Villingili Resort as well as Viceroy Resort in the Maldives. Their time-transcending designs are a testament to the versatility and flexibility of Malaysian timber for innovative and experimental uses.

Named after the road it crosses at an elevation of 36 metres, the Henderson Waves connects Mount Faber Park and Telok Blangah Hill Park in Singapore in a rather dramatic fashion. This 274-metre bridge, the highest pedestrian walkway in Singapore, has intermediate supports at 24-metre intervals with a central span of 57 metres.

The bridge harmonises itself effortlessly with the natural landscape, connecting existing pathways and parks to provide natural and continuous access from both hills. This

engineering feat of a bridge comprises four distinct sections – seven undulating curved steel ribs; supporting hollow sectioned vibration-dampening steel frames; Balau timber deck with curved balustrades; wooden seats and alcoves. The undulating curved steel ribs form a ‘wave’ that alternately rise over and under its decks. The curved ribs form alcoves that function as shelters hugging the seats within.

The bridge’s sinuous curves, designed to look like three-dimensional waves, and its 1,500-square-metre timber deck required a great variety of different modular panels to form the complex dimensions. Five thousand pieces of 70mm x 32mm Balau modular boards were used to clad the bridge in areas meant for interaction between man and material, such as the walkway, alcove seating and sidewalls. The boards were fabricated with numerical precision using proprietary software, which provided exact dimensions of the surface at regular 500mm intervals, thus reducing material wastage. Timber specialist Venturer Pte. Ltd. of Singapore

supplied the Balau strips, which were certified as originating from sustainable sources

by Certisource, a UK-based timber legality verification standard.

These projects are just a few of the many found around the world that prove that a discerning eye for aesthetics and a deep understanding of timber’s technical qualities as a building material could result in breathtaking functional structures that become icons in themselves. And whatever the design script is, Malaysian timbers such as Chengal, Balau, Merbau, Kapur and Meranti help dramatise and liven the construction stage.

Information on these and other Malaysian timber species is available on the MTC Wood Wizard accessible on mtc.com.my.

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Island Paradise Malaysia is where some of the most beautiful islands can be found.

Redang island lies within protected marine waters

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A LULLING SEA BREEZE, WHITE SANDY BEACHES AND CRYSTAL-BLUE WATER – that sums up a typical scene at

one of Malaysia’s exotic islands, which are relatively calmer and less touristy compared to Bali, Phuket, and Ko Samui.

If a sun, sand and sea holiday is what you’re after, we have just the best spots for you. Don’t forget the sunscreen and beach reads!

REDANG

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Located on the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia, Redang lies within protected marine waters. It is the perfect spot for dive enthusiasts who will appreciate the amazing visibility to spot schools of humphead parrotfish, fusiliers and even the occasional manta rays and whale sharks. In fact, almost every resort in Redang has its own diving school where you can follow a dive course to get your Open Water dive licence. Not too keen on diving? Redang is also a great spot for snorkelling where coral reefs are in good health.

LANGKAWI

Langkawi is a top favourite among locals as well as overseas travellers. It is easily accessible and has a pretty developed town centre. There’s plenty to keep you occupied throughout the day: Spend your morning on the beach, take a stroll in Kuah town for shopping, and unwind at night at one of the many restaurants and bars. If you’re feeling adventurous, Koh Lipe – a popular Thai island – is barely an hour’s boat ride away.

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Tioman is also a diving and snorkelling paradise. But if you decide to give the watersports a break, there’s plenty else to do. The island has preserved its natural beauty and wildlife; jungle trekking is popular as well as giant monitor lizard spotting (don’t worry – they pretty much avoid humans).

Or check out Tioman’s waterfalls, many of which can be reached through a short trek or boat trip, like the Mukut Waterfall and Asah Waterfall. Fancy golfing? An 18-hole golf course is available at the Berjaya Tioman Resort.

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1. Langkawi's highest peak, Gunung Raya, soars in the background 2. Hike up Tioman's tranquil Asah Waterfall 3. Luxury, peace, and privacy come together on the private island of Pangkor Laut 4. The Kek Lok Si temple in Penang is the largest Buddhist temple in Malaysia 5. Perhentian is about an hour's boat ride from the east coast state of Terengganu

PERHENTIAN

Perhentian is a great first choice if you can’t decide which island to visit. There are two islands – Perhentian Besar is popular among couples and families, while Perhentian Kecil is the spot for budget travellers. It offers diving and snorkelling with the sea right in front of your resort. Take note though that the island is closed during the monsoon season (October to March).

PANGKOR

Pangkor is picturesque with its quiet atmosphere and gorgeous beaches. Aside from the sea fare, make sure to enjoy other sightseeing attractions like the Chinese Fu Lin Kong Temple, Dindings Fort (the remnants of a Dutch fort) and the Kali Amman Temple. There are numerous beaches here, many of which are secluded and unspoiled.

If you really want to live it up, check in at the world-famous Pangkor Laut Resort, an ultra-luxurious island resort on a secluded island near Pangkor.

PENANG

We often forget that Penang is an island and not just a stunning historical site. There’s plenty to do and see at its vibrant capital, George Town, but its beaches – mostly found in Batu Ferringhi – are some of the most beautiful this side of the country. Get on a boat ride to the picturesque and secluded Teluk Duyung. Or hop on a rickshaw to tour around George Town to see its colonial buildings, impressive temples and stately mansions. Grab a street art guide on the way so you don't miss the cool creations around the area. Pit stops at popular food joints are recommended.

LABUAN

While Labuan is mainly known as an offshore financial centre, it is becoming a place of interest with tourist attractions like temples, parks, memorials and duty free shopping. It is also the base for wreck diving. Over the years, numerous ships were sunk in the shallow waters just south of Labuan in Brunei Bay. Their locations are known as

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the American, Australian, Blue Water and Cement Wreck, and these are popular with novice divers.

SIPADAN

Getting to Sipadan is not easy – you have to stay on the surrounding islands of Mabul and Kapalai. But the hassle is worth it, especially if you are a hardcore diver. Sipadan often tops the list of must-dive destinations in the world!

However, because of its size and to preserve its beauty, only a handful of people per day (120 in total) may dive in Sipadan. It is also one of the few places in the world with a concentration of sea turtles and is home to 3,000 species of fish, sharks and rays.

MABUL

Aside from being a popular place to stay for travellers who dive at Sipadan, Mabul is known for being one of the world’s best destinations for muck diving. It also boasts a concentrated reserve of small marine life. If you’re looking for secluded destination, Mabul is the place to be as it is not as commercialised as others. Nevertheless, luxury resorts are available, like private water villas, for you to really splash out on your getaway. Make sure to check out the small villages that sea gypsies (Bajau Laut) call home.

6. Sipadan's marine life is among the best in the world 7. Pay homage to fallen soldiers at the Labuan War Cemetery 8. A spectacular sunset over the small oasis of Mabul

TRAVEL TIP • Avoid the islands during school and public holidays as they tend to get crowded with local holidaymakers.

Make sure to book your accommodation ahead as resorts get filled up quite quickly during peak seasons!

• For some islands, you will need to get on a ferry to arrive at your destination. Make sure to check the schedule so that you don’t miss the last ferry in or out!

Information is easily available online or you can send an email to your resort to arrange pick-ups.

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Sri Lanka overwhelms the senses in many delightful ways.

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THE SCENT OF CINNAMON fills the air, the food richly spiced, and the landscape a feast for the eyes. Tea plantations scattered across the mountainous interior, green rice paddies, palm tree forests, Buddhist shrines, temples, and colonial architecture are just a taste, but for most, Sri Lanka is all about the beach.

and Mount Lavinia – close to the capital Colombo – to Bentota and Hikkaduwa further south, the coast is dotted with beautiful sandy beaches, and resorts, hotels, and guesthouses of all standards. This part of Sri Lanka, easily accessible from Colombo, is the hub of the island's package-tourist industry.

The beautiful island of Sri Lanka is a beach lover's paradise, surrounded on all sides by the tropical Indian Ocean, which laps the shores of numerous picturesque, palm-fringed sandy beaches. This culturally rich nation also has many other alluring attractions including national parks abundant with unique flora and fauna, exquisite food, surfing, and scuba diving, to name just a few.

Sri Lanka's southern coast is a haven for beach-goers.

Its idyllic coves and gorgeous beaches are renowned for the fascinating stilt fishermen, and the area boasts the country's most alluring selection of lodgings, from luxurious beach resorts to cosy colonial-era villas.

This coastline is a world-class surfing destination, and whale-watching from December through March is also highly popular.

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The photogenic Galle Fort is a UNESCO World Heritage Site within the city of Galle, and its quaint, cobbled streets and alleyways conceal a variety of boutique lodgings, restaurants, and cafés. Stunning beaches can be found all along this 200-kilometre stretch of coastline, but Unawatuna, Mirissa, Tangalle, and Arugam Bay are the most well-known.

The beautiful east coast, on the other hand, was sadly off the tourist trail for over two decades due to the longraging civil war, and worsened by the devastating 2004 tsunami. However, since the end of the civil war in 2009, this remote region has begun to recover with confidence.

Trincomalee and Batticaloa, its two major towns, bustle with life, and tourism development is expanding at beaches in the surrounding area, with a growing number of new upmarket resorts and hotels.

Sri Lanka has something special for all types of beach bums, from those who need to be active to those who simply wish to relax under a palm tree. Here's our pick of five of Sri Lanka's best beaches for your next holiday:

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MOUNT LAVINIA Just a stone's throw from Colombo, this seaside town bustles with local life. The three-kilometre-long beach is a vibrant Colombo place on weekends when friendly Colombo locals come to unwind, swim and play cricket. Mount Lavinia is an easy stopover for tourists flying in or out of the country who want to avoid the chaos of the city. Hotels and guesthouses of all sizes and standards can be found among the quiet streets behind the beach, while a variety of beachside restaurants and bars offers something for everyone. The best attractions include shipwrecks for advanced scuba divers, teeming with coral and fish life.

Wreck diving is a great opportunity for dive tourists on a stopover to or from the nearby Maldives.

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ARUGAM BAY This moon-shaped bay is the best surf spot, attracting surfers from all over the world from April through October to this quiet village. This is the place to get away from it all – peppered with cosy beachfront guesthouses and restaurants, and stunning beaches for non-surfers to enjoy, the bay has a 'swing-another-day-in-a-hammock' vibe, far removed from the commercialised west coast beach resorts. Nearby national parks such as Kumana, Lahugala, and Yala are renowned for spotting elephants, leopards and birds.

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HIKKADUWA Since the 1970s, Hikkaduwa has been a firm fixture on the tourist map, known for its sun, sea, sand, and nightlife.

Luxury beach resorts as well as many cheaper lodgings are scattered all along the vibrant town's shores, along with countless affordable seafood restaurants, and bars that spring to life after the sun goes down. Scuba diving, snorkelling, surfing and other water sports are the main attractions, and the shallow waters abound with friendly turtles.

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This calm bay of azure waters just five kilometres from picturesque Galle Fort has grown rapidly to become one of the country's most popular beach resorts, competing with Hikkaduwa as Sri Lanka's beach-party capital.

Despite its party status, Unawatuna is a popular place to indulge in cooking classes, spa treatments and yoga classes in the quiet parts of the village, while smaller beaches and coves to the east offer good surfing and the unique sight of the famous stilt fishermen at work. Numerous temples and shrines dot the surrounding coastline and hillsides, such as the Japanese Peace Pagoda, for one of the most stunning sunset views of Galle and the Indian Ocean.

4. Stilt fishermen catching the last few rays of light for the day 5. Swim with friendly turtles in the shallow waters of Hikkaduwa 6. The Peace Pagoda at sunset brings serenity

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Thai Triumph Village lad from Thailand makes his culinary mark in Malaysia.

NIKOM UATTHONG WAS 20 YEARS OLD when he left his riverside village in Thailand’s northernmost province of Chiang Rai, hunting for a better life in Malaysia. He couldn’t speak English beyond basic words like ‘yes’ and ‘no’. For his first year in Kuala Lumpur, he spent his days studying English and his nights selling papaya salad and tom yum noodles at a bazaar.

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Sixteen years later, Nikom has firmly stamped his name as one of Malaysia’s top Thai chefs. Still only in his mid-30s, he’s been instrumental in creating some of Kuala Lumpur’s most popular restaurants – Kompassion, which has two outposts that promise imaginative Thai fusion fare, and My Elephant, a brand with six branches that focus on mainstream Thai cooking.

It’s an impressive accomplishment for someone who first learned to cook out of necessity and had no formal culinary training. “My parents were farmers, and by the time they returned from the paddy fields, it would be late. So my mother taught me to cook for the family, to take care of my brother and sister,” Nikom recalls. “My first dish was a simple omelette. Then I moved on to stir-fried vegetables and curries.”

When Nikom came to Malaysia, he expected to work odd jobs, perhaps at a factory. But he found himself enjoying the experience of preparing food for his night market stall and receiving compliments from customers. Partnering with a Malaysian friend, he eventually leaped at the opportunity to open a small Thai restaurant called DooDee in downtown Kuala Lumpur, but it survived barely two years.

“It failed because even though I knew how to cook, I was young and had no idea how to manage a restaurant kitchen,” Nikom admits.

Thankfully, he had a second chance, teaming up with a group of Malaysians who wanted to launch a suburban Thai restaurant in Petaling Jaya, a half-hour’s drive from the Kuala Lumpur city centre. This time, he was determined to ensure that everything from his supply chain to his kitchen’s operating procedures proved irreproachable.

My Elephant, the new restaurant where Nikom was the founding chef, became a hit within weeks of opening in 2007, luring crowds that lined up for Nikom’s pad thai, salt-baked fish and duck curry with lychee – delicious and distinctive cuisine at fair prices.

“I really put my heart into creating the food,” Nikom declares. “Food has always been my art. I want people to enjoy beautiful food that tastes good – that is my vision all along.”

By 2013, My Elephant boasted multiple eateries, entrenched as a household name for Thai food enthusiasts. But Nikom was restless – he wanted to spearhead a restaurant that he could truly call his own, with a boldly original menu that pushed boundaries. So he collaborated with another set of Malaysians to helm Kompassion – named in part after ‘Kom’, which is what his friends call him – in the residential enclave of Damansara Kim.

1. Nikom's experimental approach is a game changer for Thai cuisine 2. Kompassion's Thai beef salad is served with bird's eye chilli for that spicy kick

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Cook Like A Chef Nikom shares the recipe for Kompassion’s Thai Beef Salad, serving two persons.

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DRESSING: 10g young ginger 10g garlic 5 tsp olive oil 1/2 tsp fish sauce, 1 tsp tamarind juice 3 tsp honey 1 tsp lime juice 50g water

MEAT: 200g thin-sliced flank steak.

Marinate with oyster sauce for 30 minutes and quick-sear in a non-stick pan.

From the start, Kompassion’s repertoire was genredefying, spanning chilled octopus with Thai herbs, chillies and lime; scallops in crimson phanaeng curry with salted duck slices; and cod fish in nutty massaman curry with crab meat and salmon pâté.

Nikom credits his love for travelling and his culinary curiosity for broadening his horizons. When he visited Turkey, he investigated how cooks spiced their lamb and prepared kebabs. He even hand-carried sumac back to Malaysia to use the lemony spice to flavour baked fish at Kompassion, which now has a second branch in the Taman Tun Dr Ismail neighbourhood.

“Whenever I’m overseas, I go to many local restaurants.

I’m not shy; I’ll ask the chefs there how they create their dishes,” Nikom says. “I also go to the villages, to see how they use their produce, like vegetables harvested in springtime. It’s really beautiful.”

Nikom’s other sources of inspiration, which he strives to infuse into his menu, include Indonesia (Balinese salads and chilli paste), Korea (kimchi and bulgogi sauce), Japan (miso and wasabi), as well as Europe. “I like using olive oil, and I’ve tried to learn to pair European wine with Asian fare,” Nikom adds.

He insists it’s possible to preserve the integrity of Thai gastronomy in a fusion-themed setting. “We can still keep the flavours. For example, I use avocadoes, which are very smooth in texture but have not much flavour. So I can add them to green curry, like our lobster green curry at Kompassion, without spoiling the curry’s flavour.”

In the past year, Nikom has laboured to refine his craft by completing a nine-month course in cuisine at Le Cordon Bleu Malaysia, which taught him to work better with stocks and sauces. “It made me fall in love with French cuisine too,” he says.

Nikom tries to pass on his skills by training new cooks in his kitchens, including many Malaysians who come to KL from the Borneo states of Sabah and Sarawak to seek employment. He hopes to open at least one more Thai restaurant with an intriguing concept, like a farm-totable menu or even Japanese-style omakase dining.

“Malaysia has become my home. This feels more like home now than Thailand. I’ve even learned to speak Malay,” Nikom says. “Every day, when I come to work, it’s a happy day for me. When I cook, I am happy.”

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Curators of Style Multi-label stores offer new shopping experience.

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WHILE FAST FASHION MEGASTORES are a staple amongst consumers who want access to the latest runway trends, multi-label stores selling curated items have mushroomed in recent years in Southeast Asia. What big-name brand stores offer – quick, cheap and easy selections, these smaller concept stores do the opposite: specially selected options that are often not found anywhere else.

It is this understanding and attention to detail that make multi-label stores stand out. Lim Sheng Feixiang, Head of Sales and Marketing and Distribution at streetwear store Major Drop, says multi-label boutiques have variety and options, which keep customers interested. “It is the ability to relate to our audiences from a variety of aspects, not just from fashion. It is a lifestyle that connects; whether it is music, art, or events, a multi-label store needs to anticipate and grow communities to stay relevant to ensure longevity.”

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Concept store owners really take the time to craft a better experience for their customers by carefully selecting and purchasing decorative artworks and showpieces to furnish their stores. Their prices tend to be dearer too but there is a sense of exclusivity to owning a piece from a multi-label store since most of the items are likely by local designers and are available in limited quantities.

Located in the Sunway Pyramid mall in Petaling Jaya, Major Drop specialises in streetwear and lifestyle brands from all over the world. Inspired by stores such as Urban Outfitters in the U.S., the shop curates and stocks brands that are emerging or in demand but aren’t readily available in Asia. One can find men’s and women’s clothing, shoes, watches, eyewear and accessories from labels such as Bellroy that has beautifully crafted leather wallets from Australia, and history-rich L.A. label The Hundreds, which has a huge cult following in the U.S. Another popular label is Publish, also from the U.S., whose clean lines in casual cuts and jogger pants are easy to match.

The wide range of styles available in the store and online means that customers who drop by are the sort who are interested in street culture, are style-conscious and know their stuff. “These guys know what they want and have done their research online on what the brands represent and mean to them,” says Lim. “It takes perseverance and patience to allow the brand name of multi-label stores to become popular among the masses. Always looking out for new designs and keeping up-to-date with trends are factors to ensure longevity.”

3 1. Rediscover your childhood memories with some vintage findings at Snackfood 2. Threadbare and Squirrel stocks Earth tu Face's plant-based skincare line from California 3. Bellroy, Jansport, Pestle and Mortar, and Nike can be found under one roof at Major Drop.

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4. Adeline Chong is one of the co-founders of Snackfood 5. Chong's careful curations are a collection of happy things 6. Handcrafted STACK accessories at Threadbare and Squirrel 7. Snackfood's eccentric journals make for delightful note-taking or scribbling

In the trendy, upscale neighbourhood of Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, is Snackfood. The quirky name of the store itself catches the attention of any passerby. Co-founder and Chief Curator Adeline Chong attributes the name to the nostalgic notion of eating snack food as a child. Together with co-founder Khoo Wei Yeng, who is in charge of finance and operations, they bring a light and playful spirit to every item in the store. Many of the shoes, bags, jewellery, stationery and decorative items for sale evoke a vintage feel with a modern twist.

I desire for the spirit of discovery to exude from the store.

I want people to discover new or nostalgic feelings at Snackfood – be it an idea or a pleasure.”

“Our initial collection started out with vintage childhood objects – stationery, random tchotchkes and decorative kitsch objects,” says Chong. “In 2014, Snackfood expanded its range to include modern designers. I am immensely drawn to designs that possess characteristics of natsukashii (feelings of nostalgia for the past). Essentially,

In Singapore’s Wheelock Place, the two levels of stylish wooden space decorated with handmade displays and elements of reclaimed materials are where Threadbare & Squirrel call home. Their style is what co-owner Adrian Ang describes as “thoughtfully curated goods that are honest”.

And pleasant, nostalgic feelings are definitely present when one is in the store. Standout items include former engineer and now shoemaker Nelissa Hilman’s range of flat and heeled shoes in classic designs and in a variety of shades, and more recently, The Straits Finery, a delicately minimalist jewellery brand.

“We carry goods from independent labels and designers that have a unique point of view and a story to share, either in their designs or the brand’s DNA itself. We serve as a platform to showcase their stories,” he says.

It started out with wanting a shopping experience different from the regular malls and chain stores and loving how independent retailers in London and other parts of the world operated. “We wanted none of the coldness and snobbishness associated with ‘fashion’ stores,” explains Ang. “We just had a genuine desire to showcase some amazing stuff and hope people like what we have curated.”

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Threadbare & Squirrel wants to challenge customers to think beyond mass brands but also to support local labels. It offers a wide range of items at different price points from designers such as Singaporean Gin Lee, who creates clean, lightweight pieces; Max Tan, whose tailored and unexpected silhouettes are a standout; and Cavalier, with its quirky designs for stylish tots.

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No Limit Malaysian non-profit organisation helps people with special needs swap wheelchairs for scuba gear.

AT THE SHALLOW END OF THE POOL, one wheelchair-bound woman is clinging to the side, mentally readying herself to wade out to a volunteer floating two metres away. She makes it on the first try, but hesitates when attempting to wade back to the side of the pool. She seems discouraged, but the volunteers aren’t letting her give up. Instead of helping her back to the safety of the side, they wait with her in the middle until she’s ready to swim back on her own.

For an onlooker, the process is slow and painful, but in the Society of PSP (People Support People) Malaysia,

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The lessons are in preparation for the Marine Discovery Dive, an annual event initiated in 2012 by the non-profit society, to give people with disabilities the empowering chance to experience underwater diving, while shattering the idea that open sea diving is only for the able-bodied. Their effort made it into the Malaysia Book of Records in 2014 for bringing 29 disabled individuals on an open sea dive – the largest known number recorded – that included wheelchairbound NTV7 newscaster Ras Adiba Radzi as a participant.

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The idea to organise the annual diving event came about in a personal way for one of the society’s committee members. “One of our co-founders, Ling Wang Ming, tried snorkelling in Redang with another disabled friend.”

During the trip, his friend experienced trouble while in the water and nearly drowned. But the near-death experience didn’t deter Ling, who himself has a disability. Instead, he came away feeling incredibly inspired, even sharing photos from the trip on Facebook. “When I asked Wang Ming if he would go again, he said yes without hesitating.

I told him, the next time he went into the ocean, it would be for diving,” says Lim, a facilitator for corporate team building events.

Their first trip involved nine people and they stayed close to shore as the dive instructors had little experience taking persons with disabilities out into open water. While the trip was a success and encouraged them to organise another for a second year, travelling with people with disabilities presents challenges in situations that able-bodied people take for granted. For instance, getting on and off a bus requires some effort, and going on a plane in groups has to be coordinated as many airlines limit the number of wheelchair-bound passengers in one plane for safety reasons. The participants, too, must be fit enough to go diving. “We require a doctor’s letter confirming that their lungs are strong enough to handle swimming,” says Francine Sim, president of the society and the person responsible for organising this year’s trip. “We also need to understand the disabilities of all our participants, so that we can assign volunteers to them for the duration of the trip. Those with disabilities like blindness will get a volunteer, but someone in a wheelchair might need up to three volunteers,” she says.

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1. Participants of the dive are proof that open sea diving is not just for the ablebodied 2. The Society of PSP believes in providing suppport, not help 3. The annual dive made it into the Malaysia Book of Records in 2014 4. Getting people with disabilities acquainted with swimming and using scuba gear

that’s what it means to support someone. “I always say that people can’t help people,” says EK Lim, one of the society’s co-founders. “At the end of the day, only you can help yourself. I can only support you,” says Lim, who is overseeing swimming lessons for people with special needs at PJ Palm Sports Centre in the state of Selangor.

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While they welcome sponsorships, the ‘‘ trips are not meant to be charity. Disabled individuals themselves don't want to be treated differently.‚‚ 5. The Society welcomes volunteers to help with the dive trips 6. The majority of the partipants with special needs are in their 30s and 40s

For this year’s dive, the group will be divided into two, one for returning participants and another for those who are new to the experience. “We hope to bring more new participants, and not keep repeating the same people,” says Lim. The participants are between 20 and 50 years old, but the majority are in their 30s and 40s. The cost of the trip is partially sponsored, making it fairly reasonable. Their upcoming five-day trip to Mabul Island this month costs about USD300 (RM1,200) per person; this includes flight, accommodation, meals and diving gear.

While they welcome sponsorships, Lim stresses that the trips are not meant to be charity. “Disabled individuals themselves don’t want to be treated differently, so one of our core principles is we always treat everyone equally,” says Lim. “Commitment is important, that’s why we don’t provide this for free. We really want to support the people who have the drive to make it happen.”

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Lim notes that convincing people with disabilities to learn how to swim isn’t easy, but in the last few years, he has seen individuals who are fully committed to making it happen, for instance, the 26-year-old participant who makes USD230 (RM900) a month working at a hotel. “He cut back on expenses and worked harder to make more tips for four months,” shares Lim. There was also a girl from Kuantan in the state of Pahang who took a bus to Kuala Lumpur and back every day until she learned to swim. “Her story makes my eyes water,” says Lim. Sharon Lim, one of the past participants, was initially afraid of what was ahead. “It was only three metres (deep) but everyone can stand, I can’t. I was very, very scared,“ she told Our Better World, a digital storytelling initiative of the Singapore International Foundation, which filmed the event. Sharon said she overcame her fear on her instructor’s encouragement. “He said, Sharon, do you know, everyone in the sea is actually the same. We are all the same because we cannot stand.”

Despite the difficult logistics of planning a trip for people with disabilities, it’s the participants’ response that keeps EK Lim and the team going. “After a day of diving, they’re wet, tired and (sunburnt),” he says with a laugh. “But when I ask how they are feeling, the expression on their faces is simply amazing.”

SIGN UP TO HELP. The Society of PSP welcomes volunteers to assist during dive trips or sponsorships to help defray costs for the participants. Contact Cherry Tung at cherrytungch@yahoo. com or Francine Sim at francinesim502@gmail.com for more information.

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1. Seni opera Teochew semakin tenggelam ditelan zaman The Teochew opera is a rapidly dying art form 2. Solekan pentas salah satu cabang seni dalam opera Teochew Stage makeup is an artistic component in itself in Teochew opera 3. Kostum terperinci mengimbau zaman dinasti China Elaborate costumes hark to days of ancient Chinese dynasties 4. Segala persiapan prapersembahan dilakukan sendiri oleh para pelakon The actors take care of all the pre-performance routine themselves

Melalui kostum mewah, muzik bertema, mekap tebal dan aneka saspens dalam jalan penceritaan yang mengalahkan drama Korea sepanjang musim, begini rupanya persembahan opera Teochew yang cukup popular di Malaysia pada suatu ketika dahulu. Sebagai salah satu bentuk seni persembahan, opera Teochew menawarkan pelbagai kisah kesukaan ramai. Namun, kemunculan pelbagai tarikan hiburan moden dan persaraan golongan penggiat asal seni opera kini mengancam kesinambungan seni masyarakat Teochew ini. Cabaran menguasai dialek Teochew yang rumit juga salah satu halangan. Sebelum ini, persembahan opera Teochew lazimnya diadakan sepanjang tahun. Kini, persembahan yang biasanya dijayakan oleh rombongan opera bergerak Cina atau Thai ini hanya dihadkan untuk acara khas seperti Perayaan Hantu Lapar.

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Sebagai generasi keempat daripada sebuah keluarga Teochew, Goh Hooi Ling merupakan antara ketua rombongan opera yang masih aktif dalam seni persembahan ini. Keluarga Goh mula memperkenalkan seni opera ini di Pulau Pinang selepas penghijrahan moyangnya dari China pada akhir abad ke-19.

kemudian. “Untuk kekalkan rombongan seni seperti ini memerlukan tenaga dan sumber yang banyak,” jelas pakar sejarah klasik cina, Alex Chew. “Bayangkan, bila ada persembahan penuh, kamu bukan sahaja perlukan barisan pelakon, pemuzik, malahan krew biasa dan juga tukang masak. Rombongan paling biasa pun ada sekitar 30 hingga 40 orang krew.”

Demi menggilap bakat dan minatnya dalam seni nyanyian dan gaya persembahan opera di atas pentas, Goh sanggup merantau sejauh Shantou, China untuk mempelajarinya sebelum mula mengendalikan rombongan opera sulungnya pada 2009. Usaha ini bagaikan menyuntik nafas baharu dalam industri di kala kebanyakan rombongan opera mengambil keputusan untuk berhenti. Malangnya, rombongan Goh terpaksa dibubarkan akhirnya ekoran kekangan kewangan yang mendesak empat tahun

Saat mempertimbangkan langkah seterusnya, Goh teringat sejumlah perlengkapan opera yang dikumpul oleh keluarganya – daripada aneka kostum eksotik, instrumen muzik sehinggalah tirai latar dan peralatan pentas.

Tambahan pula, dia sudah lama memasang impian untuk mengubah persepsi masyarakat tentang opera Teochew yang hanya dipersembahkan pada hari-hari perayaan khas.

“Seni opera Teochew yang indah ini bukan sekadar untuk acara tertentu,” ujarnya.

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SUASANA KIAN CEMAS sambil penonton menanti-nantikan babak seterusnya. Mampukah si gundik berhati mulia itu terlepas daripada dakwaan membunuh? Ataupun dia bakal berdepan dengan takdir kematian yang mengerunkan?

Sanggupkah buah hatinya melepaskan kerjaya pegawai tinggi demi cinta semata-mata?

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5. Cat khas untuk solekan opera Specialised opera makeup paint

manakala janggut putih dan licin pula mewakili sarjana.

Watak protagonis biasanya memakai baju dengan lengan yang panjang dan lebar. Kasut berplatform pula digunakan untuk meninggikan pelakon perempuan yang memainkan watak lelaki.

6. Muzium opera dan patung Teochew pertama di Malaysia terletak di George Town Malaysia's first Teochew puppet museum is located in George Town

Keluarga Goh dipercayai merupakan penggiat opera patung Teochew terakhir di negara ini. Kesungguhan mereka juga terbukti melalui penghasilan batang logam patung buatan tangan. “Saya merasakan persembahan opera patung lebih menarik. Dalam opera biasa, setiap pelakon bebas bergerak tanpa sebarang kekangan. Lain pula dengan patung-patung ini. Pergerakan mereka dikawal oleh batang logam. Betulbetul memerlukan kemahiran yang tinggi,� terangnya.

7. Kasut platform tradisional opera Traditional platform shoes for performances

7 Dengan itu lahirnya muzium opera dan patung Teochew pertama di Malaysia pada 2014. Didirikan di bekas kelab sosial Teochew yang bertempat di Zon Warisan Pulau Pinang, muzium kompak ini menawarkan pengalaman berunsur tarikan kebudayaan dengan bayaran masuk serendah USD2.60 (RM10). Koleksi artikel dan naskah sastera berkisarkan sejarah dan keindahan opera patung Teochew menghiasi segenap ruang muzium. Manuskripmanuskrip asal yang pernah dibaca oleh para pelakon dan tidak ternilai harganya juga diabadikan dalam sebuah bekas kaca. “Biasanya, persembahan dibuat berdasarkan ringkasan skrip atau babak tertentu. Misalnya, klimaks sesebuah cerita,� jelas Alex yang juga pembantu kurator.

Menariknya, kehebatan seni persembahan opera Teochew sebenarnya terletak pada ketelitian penampilan wataknya yang mampu mempersembahkan pelbagai bentuk emosi.

Janggut misalnya adalah jalan pintas untuk mengenal pasti perbezaan sesuatu watak. Merah mewakili orang gasar

Hakikatnya, gaya pemakaian semua patung dalam setiap peringkat persembahan berbeza adalah bersebab. Semua kepala, anggota badan, dada dan kasut boleh ditanggalkan dan disuai padan mengikut kesesuaian. Apabila watak ditukar, anda hanya perlu menggantikan kepala dengan badan baharu agar babak yang terlibat boleh diubah dengan pantas.

Perincian sebegini membuatkan saya lebih menghayati persembahan ini di muzium, yang diadakan setiap bulan pada hari Ahad terakhir. Paparan sari kata Bahasa Inggeris di skrin TV, yang semakin digunakan di kebanyakan persembahan, memudahkan pemahaman saya. Saat drama berakhir dengan penghujung yang baik, penonton pun menarik nafas lega. Keindahan budaya serta harapan terhadap pengakhiran yang ceria sesungguhnya menjangkaui segenap cabaran dunia.

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THE TENSION IN THE AUDIENCE mounts as the intricate story threads unfold. Can the courtesan with a heart of gold escape her murder charges, or is she fated to a wintry death? Will her imperial judge lover choose career mobility, or risk it all for love?

Delivering universally beloved themes through elaborate costumes, atmospheric music, flamboyant make-up and more twists and turns than an entire season of a Korean drama, Teochew opera was one of the most popular performance art forms in Malaysia during its heyday. But with the advent of modern entertainment, retirement of the original practitioners and the challenge of the difficult Teochew dialect itself, it is in danger of vanishing. If in the past they ran year round, shows are now typically limited to occasions like the Hungry Ghost Festival, and even then, they are performed by Chinese or Thai travelling troupes.

One of its remaining flagbearers is Penang-based Goh Hooi Ling, the fourth-generation descendant of a Teochew family who brought the arts to Penang when they migrated from China in the late 19th century.

Goh’s passion for the arts led her to Shantou, where she refined her performance, stage posturing and singing.

In 2009, Goh started her own opera troupe, providing a glimmer of hope at a time when many troupes were calling it quits, but ultimately she had to disband in 2013 due to financial constraints. “Maintaining a troupe is resource and labour-intensive,” explains classical history scholar Alex Chew. “To perform a full-scale opera, you need actors, musicians, handymen, a cook – a typical troupe can easily have 30-40 members.”

While contemplating her next move, it struck Goh that her family had accumulated a wealth of opera paraphernalia – exotic costumes, musical instruments, backdrops and stage props. Moreover, she had always yearned to change the misconception that Teochew opera is only meant for festive occasions. “This beautiful art form is so much more than that,” she says.

And so in 2014, Malaysia’s first museum dedicated to Teochew puppets and opera was born in a former Teochew social club in Penang’s Heritage Core Zone. For a modest fee of USD2.60 (RM10) per entry, the compact museum offers a culturally immersive experience. Thoughtfully captioned and laid out, a collection of articles and literature conveys the history and beauty of the art form; one glass case even contains precious original manuscripts that actors read from.

“Typically, performances are based on an abridged version of the script or a certain scene, such as the climax,” explains Chew, who also acts as assistant curator.

But it’s the props that demonstrate how Teochew opera is truly a masterclass in expressing a whole range of emotions, using just one or two details. For example, beards are shorthand for a character’s traits – red for a barbarian, smooth and white for a scholar, and the protagonist can always be identified by his long flowing sleeves. Shoes, meanwhile, have platforms to give more height to women playing male characters.

Goh’s family is believed to be the last remaining Teochew puppet opera troupe in the country. Her family makes the iron rod puppets by hand. “These days, I find puppet opera to be more interesting. In regular opera, each actor is capable of moving about on their own, whereas these puppets need to be moved by controlling the iron rods. That requires real skills.”

The museum’s collection of iron rod puppets in all stages of robing provides a fascinating insight into why they are constructed in a certain way; the head, limbs, breasts, and shoes are all detachable. When you want to change a character, you just move the head to a new body, so you can change a scene quickly.

I can appreciate these nuances better after watching the show at the museum. It is staged every last Sunday of the month. My understanding is aided by a TV screen flashing English subtitles, now a common fixture in performances.

As the drama hurtles to a favourable conclusion for the protagonist, the audience sighs with relief. Culture – and the love for happy endings – transcends all barriers.

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DATO’ MISSMAN (middle): On long-haul flights, the constant crossing of time zones can be very tiring. It is a challenge to adapt to the time zone changes. Fatigue affects pilots’ alertness level and performance. It is important to be well-rested.

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GETTING TO KNOW PILOTS DATO’ CAPTAIN MISSMAN LEHAM AND HIS SONS, CAPTAIN ADE IZMAN AND CAPTAIN AFI AIZAM Tell us about a day in the life of an airline pilot.

AFI AIZAM (right): Our day is very much determined by our flight roster and the type of aircraft that we’re flying. As Captain of a Boeing 737, my day typically consists of a few short-haul flights between Kuala Lumpur and domestic or regional destinations, with my last flight of the day taking me back to base in KLIA. The advantage of being a regional pilot is you get to go home at the end of the flying day. The flipside is having only a few hours at the destination, which is spent in the cockpit preparing for the return leg. Wide-body pilots who fly long-haul routes to Australia, U.K. and New Zealand get a minimum of one night’s rest at the destination to ensure that they are fresh for the return journey.

How challenging is the job?

AFI AIZAM: Safety is one of the first things drilled into us in Malaysia Airlines, and it’s an enormous responsibility. As a pilot, you must not only be skilled in the technical aspects of flying – which includes an understanding of

physics, electronics and meteorology – but also be an effective team player because your co-pilot and cabin crew all play an important role in supporting you to ensure the smooth operation of the flight.

ADE IZMAN (left): One of the biggest challenges flying in this region is probably the weather as it rains a lot. Time management is also very important as we work at odd hours.

Are there a lot of pre-flight preparations?

AFI AIZAM: Definitely. The most important part begins at home. I make it a point to have ample rest before every flight and I would look up rules and regulations specific to the countries we are flying over as well as information on the destination airport. At the airport, my co-pilot and I will go through the flight plan, weather reports, and other important information such as temporary taxiway closures at the destination airport or potential airspace congestion. Once that is done, we will compute the quantity of fuel required based on the passenger and cargo

What do you do when the aircraft is cruising?

AFI AIZAM: The most critical parts of a flight are takeoff and landing. While cruising is relatively less taxing, we will continue to manage the flight by paying attention to ongoing radio conversations between Air Traffic Control (ATC) and other nearby aircraft to see if the information exchanged is relevant to us, as well as monitoring the various flight parameters to achieve an optimal balance of comfort and fuel economy.

DATO’ MISSMAN: Flight-deck rules have changed since September 11. We can no longer hang around chatting with the crew or passengers. We are allowed to leave the flight deck only briefly for health reasons.

During this time, we monitor the aircraft’s performance and navigation.

What about when the aircraft has landed?

AFI AIZAM: The ATC will notify us of our designated parking bay and provide clear instructions on the specific route we must take to get there. It is absolutely critical to follow the assigned route as there are multiple aircraft moving along various taxiways at any one point in time. Straying off may cause unnecessary delays and even pose a safety hazard. After all our passengers have disembarked, we will conduct post-flight checks and file the flight report, then we are good to go home!

How will you spend Father’s Day this year?

AFI AIZAM: This year we would probably honour the family tradition of celebrating Father’s Day by going out for a nice dinner – nothing overly elaborate, just a casual outing to catch up on each other’s lives.

JOINING FORCES MALAYSIA’S BUSINESS TOURISM INDUSTRY will get a boost with the strategic alliance between Malaysia Airlines and Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) aimed at promoting Malaysia as the preferred destination for events. The partnership will allow MyCEB, an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture

(MOTAC), to leverage on Malaysia Airlines’ connectivity for seamless journeys worldwide when facilitating regional and international events in Malaysia. In turn, Malaysia Airlines will be able to assert a stronger brand presence with its participation in MyCEB trade events.

MOTAC aims to reach 36 million tourist arrivals by 2020.

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CELEBRATIONS next month are advised to check in early for their flights. Guests can check-in up to three hours prior to departure. For those with connections via KLIA, boarding passes and baggage tags should be updated at the airport’s Transfer Desk to ensure the correct bags are identified and loaded accordingly.

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B777-200

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B777-200

VIKING DHC-6 TWIN OTTER - SERIES 400

Height 17m

Wingspan 60m

NO. OF AIRCRAFT 6 PASSENGER SEATING 19 ENGINE PT6A-34 MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY 378 US Gallons MAXIMUM CRUISING SPEED 337km/h

Viking DHC-6 Length 16m Viking DHC-6

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

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NO. OF AIRCRAFT 4 ENGINE PW4000 RANGE 13,400km MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY 25,765 US Gallons

A330-300

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MasKargo MasKargo MasKargo MAXIMUM CRUISING SPEED Mach 0.9 (1,102km/h) MasKargo MasKargo Wingspan 60m

MasKargo

B737-800

NO. OF AIRCRAFT 54 PASSENGER SEATING 160-166 ENGINE CFM56-7BE RANGE 5,765km MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY 6,875 US Gallons MAXIMUM CRUISING SPEED Mach 0.7 (857km/h)

A330 200f

A330 200f

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Height 13m

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NO. OF AIRCRAFT 2 ENGINE PW4056 RANGE 8,339km MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY 53,985 US Gallons

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MAXIMUM CRUISING SPEED A330 200f MACH 0.9 (1,102km/h)

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NO. OF AIRCRAFT 15 B777-200 PASSENGER SEATING 283 ENGINE PW4170 RANGE 10,000km MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY 25,770 US Gallons MAXIMUM CRUISING SPEED Mach 0.8 (980km/h)

ATR 72-500 Wingspan 27m ATR 72-500

Height 19m

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ATR 72-600

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MAXIMUM FUEL CAPACITY Maswings Maswings 841 US Gallons ATR MAXIMUM CRUISING SPEED ATR72-500 72-500 510km/h

Height 8m

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Safety & Service Info

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

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

FOOD AND BEVERAGE All food served is halal.

Special meals can be prepared with 24-hour notice. First and Business Class guests may use Chefon-Call services to book meals 24 hours prior to departure on selected flights.

Alcoholic drinks are available on flights over three hours long to passengers above the age of 18. Our cabin crew reserves the right to decline serving and selling alcohol to any passenger who appears intoxicated. Consumption of personal alcoholic drinks is prohibited.

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

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

ZERO TOLERANCE OF ABUSE We value courteousness. Any form of threat, verbal abuse or violence towards our staff will be taken seriously.

We are committed to supporting anyone who has been the victim of an assault.

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ENTERTAINMENT Movies, TV and Music OnDemand are available on selected flights.

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

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

YOUNG PASSENGER TRAVELLING ALONE (YPTA) We provide assistance for children aged five to 14 years old travelling alone, with 24hour advance request.

NO-SMOKING POLICY Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited on all flights.

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

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

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

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

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CABIN LUGGAGE HANDLING POLICY Passenger and crew safety on board our flights is our highest priority. In compliance with the airline’s policy and in observing Occupational, Safety and Health Regulations requirements, cabin crew are no longer required to stow passengers’ hand luggages into the overhead stowage compartment. This is to minimise occupational hazard and ergonomic risks faced by cabin crew in the aircraft.

Cabin crew on duty will, however, assist passengers travelling with infants, young passengers travelling alone, the elderly, and passengers with reduced mobility.

Passengers who are fit and in good health must carry, stow and secure their own hand luggages on board.

Hand luggage exceeding the 7kg weight limit is required to be checked in before boarding.

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

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

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

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

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TARON EGERTON, HUGH JACKMAN, TOM COSTELLO PG-13 / 106 min / Biography, Comedy, Drama

LEONARDO DICAPRIO, TOM HARDY, WILL POULTER R / / 151 mins / Adventure, Drama, Thriller

• Horrible Bosses 1 • Believe In Me • The Intern • Wall Street: Money Never Sleep • Batman Begins

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Midnight Special Alton Meyer is an eight-year-old boy with bizarre powerful abilities and strange weaknesses. His father discovers this and takes him on the run from a religious sect that worships him, and the U.S. government, which has its own questions.

Directed by Jeff Nichols, this sci-fi drama weaves themes of parental responsibility and unexplainable faith.

MICHAEL SHANNON, JOEL EDGERTON, JAEDEN LIEBERHER PG-13 / 111 mins / Adventure, Drama, Sci-Fi

• Johnny English Reborn • Butter • X-Men: First Class London Has Fallen

The Dressmaker

GERARD BUTLER, AARON ECKHART, MORGAN FREEMAN R / / 99 min / Action, Crime, Thriller

KATE WINSLET, LIAM HEMSWORTH, SARAH SNOOK R / / 118 mins / Drama

• Leatherheads • Goal! The Dream Begins • Cheaper By The Dozen 2 • Minions • Prisoners • The Host • Mamma Mia! • Ice Age: Continental Drift

Hail, Caesar!

Deadpool

JOSH BROLIN, GEORGE CLOONEY, ALDEN EHRENREICH PG-13 / / 106 mins / Comedy, Mystery

• Jurassic World

RYAN REYNOLDS, MORENA BACCARIN, T.J. MILLER R / / 108 mins / Action, Adventure, Comedy

• The Devil Wears Prada • The Dark Knight Rises

Misconduct Ben Cahill is an ambitious young lawyer who takes on a major case against Arthur Denning, the powerful and ruthless executive of a big pharmaceutical company, and soon finds himself involved in a case of blackmail and corruption.

Caught in a power struggle between Denning and his firm’s senior partner, Cahill must race to uncover the truth before a deadly turn in the case threatens to close everything down.

JOSH DUHAMEL, ANTHONY HOPKINS, AL PACINO R / / 106 mins / Drama, Thriller

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• State Of Play • Grudge Match • Epic • Parental Guidance • Wrath Of The Titans The Benefactor

Kungfu Panda 3

RICHARD GERE, DAKOTA FANNING, THEO JAMES NR / 93 mins / Drama

JACK BLACK, BRYAN CRANSTON, DUSTIN HOFFMAN PG / 95 mins / Animation, Action, Adventure

• Definitely, Maybe • The Reader • My Sister’s Keeper

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MOVIES

FAVOURITES

EUROPEAN

MALAY

CHINESE

HINDI

Les nouvelles aventures d’Aladin / The New Adventures of Aladdin

Langit Cinta

我们的时代 / Our Times DARREN WANG, JOE CHEN PG-13 / 134 mins / Drama, Romance

बजरं ग ी भाईजान / Bajrangi Bhaijaan / Brother Bajrangi

• The Young and Prodigious T.S. Spivet

• Seeking A Friend For The End Of The World • The Bucket List

KEV ADAMS, JEAN-PAUL ROUVE, VANESSA GUIDE NR / / 107 mins / Comedy

NUR FAZURA, KEITH FOO, FARID KAMIL PG-13 / 120 mins / Drama, Romance

十月初五的月光 / Return

Of The Cuckoo

JULIAN CHEUNG, CHARMAINE SHEH, NANCY SIT PG-13 / 103 mins / Romance, Drama

• Self/less • Focus • The Drop • The Fault In Our Stars

Macho Man

Suamiku, Encik Perfect 10

CHINESE CLASSICS

AARON AZIZ, LISA SURIHANI PG-13 / 120 mins / Drama, Thriller

最后外遇 / The Last Affair CHOW YUN-FAT, CAROL CHENG, PAT HA, SEASON MA PG / 90 mins / Drama

MALAY CLASSICS

• Lucy

北京，纽约 / Beijing, New York

Talentime

• Singin’ In The Rain

MAHESH JUG AL KISHOR, PAMELA CHONG, KAHOE HON PG-13 / 110 mins / Drama, Family

LIN CHI-LING, LIU YE, RICHARD DE KLERK, JIANG SHU-YING NR / 103 mins / Romance, Drama

• Parker • The Bourne Ultimatum

CHRISTIAN ULMEN, AYLIN TEZEL, DAR SALIM, AXEL STEIN, INES BJØRG DAVID PG / / 100 mins / Comedy, Drama, Romance

• Mr. Magorium’s Wonder Emporium • Dr. Seuss’ Horton Hears a Who! • RocknRolla • The Artist

El elefante desaparecido / The Vanished Elephant

REZA RAHADIAN, KEAGAN KANG, ALISTAIR HENDRY G / 90 mins / Animation, Action, Adventure

• Ramona and Beezus

• Unstoppable • Gangster Squad

Veloce come il vento / Italian Race

Catatan Akhir Kuliah

MATILDA DE ANGELIS, ROBERTA MATTEI NR / / 110 mins / Drama, Sport

MUHADKLY ACHO, AJUN PERWIRA, ABDUR ARSYAD PG-13 / 107 mins / Drama, Comedy

TAGALOG

ARABIC

Hana’s Miso Soup

RYOKO HIROSUE, KENICHI TAITO G / 118 mins / Drama

オレンジ / Orange TAO TSUCHIYA, KENTO YAMAZAKI, RYO RYUSEI PG / 140 mins / Romance, Sci-fi, Drama

KOREAN 어떤이의 꿈 / Life Is But

An Empty Dream

KIM DONG-WAN, PHILIP CHOI, MINA FUJII PG-13 / 72 mins / Drama

• Frequency • Walk The Line • The Martian

A Second Chance

• Far From The Madding Crowd

JOHN LLOYD CRUZ, BEA ALONZO, JANUS DEL PRADO PG / 130 mins / Romance, Drama

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ANIL KAPOOR, SHEFALI SHAH, PRIYANKA CHOPRA, RANVEER SINGH, ANUSHKA SHARMA PG / 170 mins / Drama, Romance

HINDI CLASSICS Jab Tak Hai Jaan / As Long As I Live SHAH RUKH KHAN, KATRINA KAIF, ANUSHKA SHARMA PG 13 / 120 mins / Drama, Romance

はなちゃんのみそ汁 /

• Pacific Rim • Legend Of The Guardians: The Owls Of Ga’Hoole

द िल धड़कने दो / Dil Dhadakne Do / Let the Heart Beat

TAMIL

Battle of Surabaya

• Little Manhattan

CHINES

JAPANESE

SALVADOR DEL SOLAR, ANGIE CEPEDA, LUCHO CÁCERES NR / / 109 mins / Mystery, Thriller

• Rocky

• Ruby Sparks

INDONESIA

SALMAN KHAN, KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN, NAWAZUDDIN SIDDIQUI, HARSHAALI MALHOTRA PG-13 / 163 mins / Drama, Comedy, Romance

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• Legends Of Oz: Dorothy’s Return

‫ ذيب‬/ Theeb

JACIR EID AL-HWIETAT, HUSSEIN SALAMEH AL-SWEILHIYEEN PG-13 / 97 mins / Drama

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மாறி / Maari DHANUSH, KAJAL AGGARWAL, VIJAY YESUDAS G / 138 mins / Action, Comedy, Drama

கிருமி / Kirumi / Germ KATHIR, RESHMI MENON, CHARLE, DAVID SOLOMON RAJA G / 104 mins / Crime, Drama, Thriller

TAMIL CLASSICS Shree SURYA, SHRUTIKA, VADIVELU PG-13 / 120 mins / Drama

You Call It Passion

PARK BO-YOUNG, JUNG JAEYOUNG, OH DAL-SU PG-13 / 106 mins / Drama, Comedy

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TV

TV HIGHLIGHTS

Baskets S1 The series follows Chip Baskets, who dreams of becoming a professional clown. He tries to enroll in a prestigious clown school in Paris but fails due to the language barrier. He moves back home to Bakersfield, California to live out a part of his dream – becoming a rodeo clown. goingplacesmagazine.com / 90 / June 2016

ZACH GALIFIANAKIS, MARTHA KELLY, LOUIE ANDERSON 3 Episodes / / 30 mins each / Comedy

COMEDY

DRAMA

Fresh Off The Boat S1

Mike & Molly S5

Blindspot S1

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

BILLY GARDELL, MELISSA MCCARTHY, RENO WILSON

SULLIVAN STAPLETON, JAIMIE ALEXANDER, ROB BROWN 3 Episodes / 60 mins each

3 Episodes / 30 mins each

11.22.63 S1 JAMES FRANCO, SARAH GADON, GEORGE MACKAY 3 Episodes / 60 mins each

Sirens S5

The Big Bang Theory S9

MICHAEL MOSLEY, KEVIN DANIELS, KEVIN BIGLEY 3 Episodes / 30 mins each

JOHNNY GALECKI, JIM PARSONS, KALEY CUOCO 2 Episodes / 30 mins each

Empire S1 TERRENCE HOWARD, TARAJI P. HENSON, JUSSIE SMOLLETT 3 Episodes / / 60 mins each

The Originals S2 JOSEPH MORGAN, DANIEL GILLIES, CLAIRE HOLT 3 Episodes / / 60 mins each

Pretty Little Liars S6

The Grinder S1 Dean Sanderson is an actor who plays a lawyer in a long-running TV hit show. When the series ends, he decides to move back to his hometown to join his family’s law firm despite having no formal education or a legal licence. While initially not seeing eye-to-eye with his attorney brother Stewart, the pair ends up being quite the legal team.

ROB LOWE, FRED SAVAGE, MARY ELIZABETH ELLIS 3 Episodes / 30 mins each / Comedy

M*A*S*H S11

Glee S6

ALAN ALDA, WAYNE ROGERS, LORETTA SWIT 2 Episodes / 30 mins each

CHRIS COLFER, DARREN CRISS, DOT-MARIE JONES 3 Episodes / / 60 mins each

TROIAN BELLISARIO, ASHLEY BENSON, LUCY HALE 2 Episodes / 60 mins each

Major Crimes S4 MARY MCDONNELL, G.W. BAILEY, TONY DENISON 2 Episodes / 60 mins each

Rosewood S1 Mom S3

The Middle S6

ALLISON JANEY, ANNA FARIS 2 Episodes / 30 mins each

PATRICIA HEATON, NEIL FLYNN, CHARLIE MCDERMOTT 2 Episodes / 30 mins each

MORRIS CHESTNUT, JAINA LEE ORTIZ, GABRIELLE DENNIS 3 Episodes / 60 mins each

The X-Files S9 DAVID DUCHOVNY, GILLIAN ANDERSON, MITCH PILEGGI 1 Episode / 60 mins

Hart of Dixie S4 RACHEL BILSON, JAIME KING, CRESS WILLIAMS 2 Episodes / 60 mins each

Backstrom S1 Everett Backstrom is an unhealthy, offensive, irritable – albeit brilliant – detective who heads the Special Crimes Unit of the Portland Police Bureau.

Resuming his career following a demotion for a racial slur, Backstrom sees the worst in everyone, and he’s usually right.

RAINN WILSON, GENEVIEVE ANGELSON, THOMAS DEKKER 4 Episodes / 60 mins each / Drama

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Undateable S1

Last Man Standing S4

CHRIS D’ELIA, BRENT MORIN, BIANCA KAJLICH 3 Episodes / / 30 mins each

TIM ALLEN, NANCY TRAVIS, MOLLY EPHRAIM 2 Episodes / / 30 mins each

The Flash S1 GRANT GUSTIN, CANDICE PATTON, DANIELLE PANABAKER 3 Episodes / 60 mins each

Arrow S3 STEPHEN AMELL, KATIE CASSIDY, DAVID RAMSEY 3 Episodes / / 60 mins each

A To Z S1

New Girl S4

Supergirl S1

BEN FELDMAN, CRISTIN MILIOTI, HENRY ZEBROWSKI 3 Episodes / 30 mins each

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

MELISSA BENOIST, MEHCAD BROOKS, CHYLER LEIGH 3 Episodes / 60 mins each

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TV

SPORT

JAPANESE

FRENCH

HISTORY

LIFESTYLE

• Golf Fever: Malaysia Ep: 2 (above)

• 北海道のカジュアル旅 / Casual Traveling in Hokkaido (above)

• Flavors: Flavors of Bali - Part 1 (above)

• The Story Of Chocolate

• G-THANG

• Extreme Travellers: Down Hill Mount Fuji Japan

• Sacred Places: Great Mosques

• Rio: City Of Sport 6 • The Best Of Asia Pacific Sports

KOREAN

NATURAL WORLD MALAY

(above)

• Short History Of The World: Convict Australia

SHOWBIZ

• The Gadabout Barber (above)

• Lost At Sea - Pilot • 국가 의 큰 세 / Nation’s Big Three (above) • 런닝 맨 / Running Man • Resepi Memikat Suami S2 (above) • 5 Rencah 5 Rasa

TAMIL

• Enrich Luxe Retreats UK • Into The Wild Of Borneo (above)

• Big Rich Texas (above)

• Globe Trekker Special: Planet of the Apes

• Esquire Network: Car Matchmaker

• Beauty Secrets From The East

BUSINESS

• Intai - Intai Deko

• Hoods • Best In The World

• The Grace Helbig Show

• Enrich Luxe Retreats: City of Lights

• Style Special: Ep: 190 - Saved By Design

• Enrich Luxe Retreats: Destination Sydney

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

KIDS

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• Dream Of Dakar

(above)

• Dalang Prank

CHINESE

• ரசிக்க ருசிக்க / Rasikka Rusikka S2 (above)

• சின்ன சின்ன சேட்டை / Chinna Chinna Settai

• 让我们循环 / Let’s Cycle (above)

• 新的征程 / A New Journey • 民间传说与 / Folks & Tales • 豪泽 / Ho Chak!

HINDI • च लत ी का नाम गाड ी / Chalti Ka Naam Gaadi…

Let’s Go

‫أصوات الساموية‬

• / Aswat men Al Samaa

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• Jejak Rasul: Ramadhan Di Tiga Tanah Suci • Dari Masjid Ke Masjid

(above)

• Predict My Future: The Science Of Us (above) • The Age Of Robots

TRAVEL

• Is Sugar The New Fat

• थे ग्रे ट इं ड ियन रसोई / The Great Indian Rasoi S2

RELIGIOUS

• Upin & Ipin

• Powerlist Asia S4

• साराभाई वस साराभाई / Sarabhai v/s Sarabhai

• 预算去度假 / Budget Go Cuti

ARABIC

• Tycoons China: Zhang Ligang, Ikang Healthcare (above)

SOUNDSTAGE • Off The Hook

• Hi-5

(above)

• Pada Zaman Dahulu

• The Halal Foodie

• Soccerbugs

• Go Travel • Masterchef Poh

• The Smurfs (above)

• Sam Smith: In Concert

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Olly Murs

AUDIO ON DEMAND

AUDIO HIGHLIGHTS

ZAYN

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Released exactly a year after his departure from One Direction, Zayn Malik’s solo debut Mind of Mine is an unexpectedly convincing delivery of the agitation that led him to walk away from one of the most well-paid gigs in pop. Malik’s solo effort is a major leave from anything One Direction would have ever put out, and has been described as being in the tradition of Justin Timberlake’s Justified and Michael Jackson’s Off The Wall. The album, which includes chart-topping lead single Pillowtalk, has positioned Malik as the serious musician he wants to be.

GWEN STEFANI This Is What The Truth Feels Like is Gwen Stefani’s third solo album.

Predictably written following her split from her husband Gavin Rossdale, the No Doubt lead singer says, “The moment I walked into the studio, I was like, ‘Listen, I don’t care about anything. I don’t care about hits. All I want to do is just say the truth.’” The result is a lack of a strong angle, with songs alternating between good times and cartoonish anger. However, some tracks are worth listening to; for example, Used To Love You reminds us why we used to love Stefani. And as she moves on from her messy divorce, fans will be expecting the return of more legitimate radio hits.

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THE HITS

COUNTRY

WORLD

MANDARIN

including... Alessia Cara (above), Connie Talbot, Miike Snow, Zayn, The 1975, Gwen Stefani, Birdy, Sonaone, Simple Plan, Iron Maiden

including... Jewel (above), Cam, Carrie Underwood, Don Henley, Kacey Musgraves, Zac Brown Band, Troy Cassar-Daley, Jason Aldean

including... Miloš Karadaglić (above), Aziza Brahim, Vieux Farka Toure & Julia Easterlin, St. Germain, Bixiga 70, Terakaft, Tom Ze

including... Cyndi Wang (above), Rosie Yang, Princess Ai, Alex Chou, Hanz, JJ Lin, Nicholas Teo, Yen-J, Fang Wu, Jay Chou

LIGHT & EASY

JAZZ

MALAY

CANTONESE

including... Ray Lamontagne (above), Ronan Keating, Willie Nelson, Il Volo, Il Divo, Natalie Imbruglia, James Taylor

including... Esperanza Spalding (above), Gogo Penguin, Bill Frisell, Stacey Kent, Sarah McKenzie, Lisa Ono, James Brandon Lewis

including... Wings (above), Shila Amzah, Joe Flizzow, Altimet, Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza, KRU, Monoloque, Dato’ Sheila Majid, Bunkface

including... Jason Chan (above), Eason Chan, Imagine, Pink Dahlia, Priscilla Chan, Sandy Lam, Ella Koon, PakHo

R&B

MEMORIES

NASYID

including... Prince Royce (above), The Weeknd, Miguel, Ciara, Stan Walker, Ne-Yo, Tuxedo, Mary J. Blige, Jennifer Hudson, Kelis

including... Bruce Springsteen (above), Michael Jackson, Bob Dylan, Anastacia, Bad Company, Elvis Presley

including... Suhaimi Saad (above), Hafiz Hamidun, The Mikraj, Destiny, If-One, Opick, Brothers, Mawi, Raihan

SOUNDTRACK

RELAX

CLUB

including... RUFUS, Faithless, Disclosure, Nero, Giorgio Moroder, Alesso, Zedd, Hardwell, Above & Beyond

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

CLASSICAL

including... ChristianPierre La Marca, Placido Domingo, David Garrett, Andrea Bocelli, Vienna Philharmonic with Zubin Mehta, Sonya Yoncheva

including... Scandal (above), Depapepe, Flow, Kalafina, Mika Nakashima, 2PM, Ken Hiraii, Eir Aoi

KOREAN including... Lee Hi, 4minute, Winner, iKon, Hyuna, Royal Pirates, BTOB, CNBLUE, Apink,

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

COMEDY

including... Zootopia (above), Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice, Janis Joplin: Little Girl Blue, The Peanuts Movie OST

INDONESIA

JAPANESE

HINDI including... Nadira Adnan (above), Sheila On 7, Raisa, Rossa, ST12, Element, Sherina, Judika, Afgan

including... Rocky Handsome, Best Of A.R Rahman, Sanam Re, Dilwale, Tamasha, Prem Ratan Dhan Payo, Welcome Back, Ek Paheli Leela

KIDS

including... Wiggle Town!, Lah-Lah’s Adventures, There Was A Man Lived In The Moon - Nursery Rhymes and Children’s Songs, Hey Hey Let’s Play!

TAMIL including... Kollywood, Irudhi Suttru, Size Zero, Masala Padam, Varuthapadatha Vaalibar Sangam

5/13/16 11:17 AM

RADIO CHANNELS & E-LEARNING

CHART TOPPERS

MALAY HITS

MANDARIN MIX

JAZZ

HOSTED BY BEN LOH

HOSTED BY KC ISMAIL

HOSTED BY CHONG HUEY LING

HOSTED BY BRAD POWER

E-LEARNING

Put your time in the air to good use with our essential learning tools.

Some learning tools only available on selected routes

including... Hafiz & Misha Omar (above), Adam, Lah Ahmad (feat. Altimet), Mawi & Syamsul Yusof, Haziq Putera, Mark Adam, Isyana Sarasvati

ROCK ARENA

MALAY CLASSICS

HOSTED BY JAY SHELDON

including... Fuying & Sam (above), 周杰伦&派俊 伟, 徐佳莹, 杨宗纬, 张智成, 蔡忆雯, 方大同, 阎奕格, 张 起政, 曲婉婷, 东于哲, 温力 铭, 符琼音, 五月天, 王力宏

KOREAN HOSTED BY ELLEN HAN

including... Count Basie & Joe Williams (above), Torsten Goods, Iiro Rantala, Bill Frisell, Joe Henderson, Charlie Haden & Kenny Barron, Earl Klugh Trio, Dee Dee Bridgewater, Irvin Mayfield & the New Orleans Jazz Orchestra, Eric Alexander, Herlin Riley, Houston Person

Holy Quran

An interactive e-learning application that enables passengers to read the Holy Quran and listen to its recitation. goingplacesmagazine.com / 93 / June 2016

including... Zayn Malik (above), Dami Im, Avicii, Alessia Cara, Iggy Azalea, Years & Years, Ariana Grande, Birdy, Chris Brown, Yolanda Be Cool & DCUP

NASYID including... Blur (above), The Last Shadow Puppets, Animals, Parquet Courts, The Clash, The Drones, King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard, Cream, PJ Harvey, Amber Arcades

including... Jamal Abdillah (above), Dato’ M.Nasir, Awie, Hasnol, Shades, Ella, Aishah, M.Osman, Sharifah Aini & Broery Marantika, Aris Ariwatan, Diana Nasution, Saloma

including... Lee Hi Mamamoo, Ailee, leeSA, EXO, Winner, K.will (feat.Davichi), V.O.S, Baek Z Young, Cheetah, iKON, GOT7

JAPANESE GOLDEN ERA HOSTED BY RICHARD LA FABER

HINDI RHYTHMS

Berlitz® Word Traveler

(above), Busker Busker,

HOSTED BY KAORU SATO

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

including... The Mikraj (above), Azfar, Nowseeheart, Mirwana, Medina, Najwa Latif, Lah Ahmad, UNIC, Suhaimi Saad, Destiny

AGHANI ARABBIYAH

HOSTED BY MONA JASMAN

including... Michael Jackson & the Jackson 5 (above), Cyndi Lauper, Paul McCartney & Wings, Marvin Gaye, Cliff Richard, The Beatles, The Beach Boys, Buddy Holly, Sinead O’Connor, Madonna, Elvis Presley, Bee Gees, The Police, Supremes, David Bowie

including... Sonu Nigam (above), Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Sreeram, Shilpa Rao, Adnan Dhool & Momina Mustehsan, K Mohan & Yashita Sharma, Sonu Nigam & Shreya Ghoshal, Mithoon (feat. Deepali), Zeb, Alia Bhatt, Armaan Malik, Hamsika, Arijit Singh, Joi, Mohd Irfan

including... クリスタルキ ング Crystal King (above), 山口百恵 Yamaguchi Momoe, 中田裕二 Nakada Yuji, AI, ば んばふみひろ Banba Fumihiro, キム・ヨンジャ Kim Yonja, GReeeeN, Superfly, 平尾昌晃／畑 中葉子 Hirao Masaaki/ Hatanaka Yoko, テレサ・ テン Teresa Ten, 谷村新 司 Tanimura Shinji

b-wise™ (A380 only)

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

including... Samira (above), Hisham Abbas, Nay, Assy Hellany, Nancy Ajram, Tamer Hosny, Sewar, Hamaki, Hanaah, Ramy Sabry, Rowayda Ateya, Amr Diab & Khaled

Soundview Executive Book Summaries (A380 only)

Passengers with AVOD can enjoy a host of radio shows across a range of genres. Channel numbers depend on which system you are using.

Please check your system and see your GUI to find out.

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

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1. The greatest moment in my life was when my first daughter was born.

2. The greatest regret I have is I never did pastry.

3. The one virtue I try to live by is you’re only as good as your last service.

4. The person I most admire is the old lady on the street who’s been cooking the one-dish noodle for 30 years.

5. I deplore people who are lazy.

6. The quality I like most in a person is ambition.

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7. My guilty pleasures are Indonesian women, which my wife is!

8. To keep motivated, I bike 30 kilometres every day.

9. The book I’m reading now is I haven’t read a book in ages.

10. My current favourite song is Twinkle, Twinkle Little Star, which I listen to in the car with my daughter.

11. The last time I took a vacation was five years ago in India.

12. To relieve stress, I go out and party.

13. The three things I cannot live without are BonCabe, which I carry around everywhere, my wife and the kids.

WILL MEYRICK, THE AWARD-WINNING CHEF BEHIND MAMA SAN AND SARONG RESTAURANTS, NEVER LEAVES HOME WITHOUT HIS BONCABE AND HE BIKES EVERY DAY TO KEEP MOTIVATED.

14. My favourite movie of all time is Burnt.

15. The most memorable scene from the movie was when he lost his Michelin star.

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

17. If I had superpowers, it would be the ability to multiply myself.

21. If I could invite a few people, dead or alive, to dinner, they would be my wife’s mother, who passed away recently, my mother and The Two Ronnies, the late British comedians.

18. My favourite superhero is Wonder Woman.

22. And we would be eating kambing on a stick.

19. If I could turn back time, I would not be a chef.

23. And discussing the shortness of life.

20. If I could change one thing in this world, it would be not being white. I feel more Asian than I am white!

24. When flying, I must have a movie in front of me, and I have to have a meal.

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