Going Places May 2019

MAY 2019

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah beckons leisure travellers

MY Guide to Fuzhou, China ■ Understanding Islam’s holiest month of Ramadan

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Shining the limelight on ulam ■ Malaysian state Perlis in pictures ■ Siti Li Dining

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Leisure tourism takes flight in this port city on the Red Sea

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FROM THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF 8 MY GUIDE 28 Fuzhou, China

EDITOR’S NOTE

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TRAVEL CONCIERGE SEE

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TRAVEL CONCIERGE DINE

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TRAVEL CONCIERGE STAY

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TRAVEL CONCIERGE ART

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Upcoming events for your calendar

What’s new in the world of dining

Hospitality news and options

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PHOTOBOOK Views That Heal 50

WARISAN | Khazanah Kulinari 56 Siti Li Dining mempertahankan masakan Melayu asli

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Features EXPLORE Zesty Greens

Will the traditional ulam salad finally get the attention it deserves?

CHEF’S CUT

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FASHION + ACCESSORIES

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Christian Recomio of Sitka Restaurant

The globetrotter’s styling guide

ENTERTAINMENT

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SEEN + HEARD

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Your in-flight entertainment guide

Events in Malaysia and around the world

IN PROFILE Nurita Harith 30

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Malaysian designer carves name with soft layers and silhouettes

GIZMOS + GADGETS 60 Cool gadgets in focus this month

EXPLORE | Ramadan 38 Observing the spiritual side of Islam’s holiest month

Inside Malaysia Airlines NEWS

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FLEET

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ENRICH QUICK GUIDE

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SAFETY & SERVICE INFO

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WHERE WE FLY

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Sweetness In Sydney Australia’s first pop-up Insta-museum dedicated to the celebration of desserts, candy and all things sweet has opened in Sydney, with a series of sensory rooms designed for visitors to relive their childhood, be it climbing a candy ‘rainbow’ or splashing about in a giant pink bubblegum ball pit.

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Most Colourful Places In Asia

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For Women Travelling Solo Solo travel can be extremely empowering, but it is often more difficult for women, due to internal or external factors beyond their control.

We look at some tips for women who want to see and experience what the world has to offer on their own, and the destinations to kickstart the journey.

Looking for the perfect rainbow Instagram feed? These colourful spots in Asia are just what you need. Read about the incredible transformation of slum areas in the Philippines and Indonesia into ‘rainbow villages’ popping with murals and art, as well as Caihongjuan Chun in Taiwan, where a former soldier almost single-handedly turned every inch of a settlement into a giant work of trippy art.

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FROM THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

this festival is celebrated with a lot of activities all over the state.

In Sarawak, the festival is called Hari Gawai and celebrated by the Dayaks on 1 June. I personally have enjoyed being part of these festivities while learning some of the local customs and would very much encourage you to visit during this time of the year to witness the celebrations yourself.

May also marks an important month for all Muslims around the world as it is the holy month of Ramadan. Muslims will observe a period of fasting from dawn until sunset. This is a month of spiritual and self-reflection as well as for gatherings of families and loved ones. Travellers may visit Malaysia Airlines’ three Golden Lounges at KL International Airport for a special buka puasa (breaking of fast) feast. We will be serving the traditional bubur lambuk, a must-have dish during Ramadan.

At Malaysia Airlines, we have been blessed with a busy year. We have been working hard on improving our services and building strategic partnerships for the benefit of our passengers. We have just reinstated our daily flights into Kochi, Kerala on 1 April. goingplacesmagazine.com | 8 | May 2019

We have also mounted extra flights to Melbourne, Osaka, Colombo, Bali and Bangkok from now until September 2019 to meet the increased demand during this period. We have recently upgauged our services to Perth and Mumbai with the larger A330-200 aircraft, providing customers better comfort.

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We are very proud, as the national airline of Malaysia, to pledge our support to local athletes. As the official airline partner, we will be transporting them to various sporting events, including the Manila SEA Games 2019 in the Philippines, Tokyo 2020 Olympics in Japan, Asian Games 2022 in Hangzhou, China and Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham, United Kingdom. This is on top of our commitment to the country’s senior and junior football teams, Harimau Malaya and Harimau Muda.

Dear Guests, May is a month full of colourful festivities in multi-cultural Malaysia. Buddhists worldwide celebrate Wesak Day and in Malaysia, the celebration begins at dawn when devotees gather at various temples nationwide to give thanks. No matter what religion, I believe it is important to take time to reflect and give thanks for all our blessings.

Over in East Malaysia, Sabahans and Sarawakians also give thanks by celebrating the end of the rice planting and the beginning of the harvest season. Called Tadau Kaamatan in Sabah and celebrated by the Kadazan ethnic community,

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Just like the athletes, Malaysia Airlines is the nation’s flag-bearer across the world. These partnerships are our small contribution to the development of sports for the country and reiterate our commitment towards building the nation. Sports and the support for our athletes transcend race, religion and cultural differences and we are proud to be the catalyst for national unity.

I wish you a great journey with Malaysia Airlines always and a wonderful visit to or stopover in Malaysia. Please sit back, relax and enjoy our Malaysian Hospitality. ■

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EDITOR’S NOTE

Ramadan is expected to begin on 6 May in Malaysia and end on 4 June. During this time, Muslims the world over will fast from sunrise to sundown, and that means abstaining not just from food and drink but from negative speech and thoughts and emotions such as anger, hatred and impatience. Instead, it is a time of reflection and repentance, increased prayers and acts of charity and cultivating other good deeds.

Shaistha’s article on pages 38-40, based on life in Saudi Arabia, makes for insightful reading. The kingdom’s second largest city, Jeddah, is most famous as the gateway to Mecca and Medina, the two holiest places of Islam. But that reputation has evolved. The city that is home to the largest port on the Red Sea is now ranked as one of the most innovative in Saudi Arabia, with luxurious shopping malls, a growing arts hub and creative eateries juxtaposed against its beloved historical town of Al-Balad. Our story on this unique city is on pages 34-37.

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Julie Goh Editor

It occurred to me recently that this is my sixth note written in the holy month of Ramadan, and it may very well be my last.

Who knows, but one thing is for sure; it reinforces what I have known at the back of mind, just how swiftly time has flown by.

And that’s why it’s timely to take a moment out of our busy lives to sit back and ponder how far we have come and how much time we have left, so that maybe it’s not too late to do something that makes us truly happy if we act now.

Closer to home, there is an effort to popularise ulam, a traditional Malaysian salad of plants and leaves foraged from the wild. Leading the charge to make ulam trendy is Frenchman Dr Eric Olmedo, who will conduct a two-year research into the salad, which he says will help curb obesity and reduce the risk of non-communicable diseases, culminating in an ulam school.

We have nothing but praise for Dr Olmedo (who is married to a Malaysian and got his first taste of the raw bunches 15 years ago) and wish him luck.

Then, if you have not had a taste of fine Malay heritage cuisine, you must make it to Siti Li Dining in Kuala Lumpur. It’s one of the most authentic Malay restaurants in the country and a true labour of love for Siti Kader and Shareen Ramli, its two lovely founders. How they met and came to set up this gorgeous space in the affluent suburb of Damansara Heights is as genuine as the food they serve. Don’t miss their special buffet from 9 May till 3 June.

To all Muslims, I wish you a blessed Ramadan. ■

Increasingly, I’m being told to put myself first above others, because how else can we make others happy if we’re not being taken care of from within? How can we make others happy when we ourselves are sad or unfulfilled? It would be like trying to draw from an empty barrel that has nothing to give.

Shaistha Khan writes in this month’s issue that Ramadan is not just about abstaining from food and drink during daylight but the observation of the spiritual side of Islam’s holiest month.

“For Muslims, Ramadan serves as a reminder or a speedbreaker in a fast-paced life when one tends to lose sight of the bigger picture … (it) is a month of reflection, spiritual growth and renewed gratitude for God’s blessing.” I couldn’t agree more.

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MAY 2019

Saudi Arabia’s Jeddah beckons leisure travellers

MY Guide to Fuzhou, China ■ Understanding Islam’s holiest month of Ramadan

Shining the limelight on ulam ■ Malaysian state Perlis in pictures ■ Siti Li Dining

On The Cover The Al-Rahma floating mosque on the edge of Jeddah's Corniche in Saudi Arabia. Story on pages 34-37.

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Letter of the Month Saya merupakan seorang bapa kepada tujuh orang anak yang masih bersekolah, seorang kakitangan kerajaan berkhidmat di Kementerian Pendidikan, seorang suami dan seorang pelajar PhD. Tugasan saya memerlukan saya membuat perjalanan yang kerap menaiki pesawat untuk melawat sekolah-sekolah di seluruh negara. Kerap meninggalkan keluarga demi tugasan. Selalu merindui isteri dan anak ketika berjauhan. Tetapi pengalaman saya kali ini menaiki pesawat MH2747 balik dari tugasan di Belaga, Sarawak sangat lain dari yang lain. Saya sentiasa mengharapkan adanya hiburan interaktif di atas pesawat sepanjang perjalanan balik. Apabila saya sampai di atas pesawat B787-300, saya dapati tiada sistem hiburan interaktif. Saya agak kecewa. Situasi ini memaksa saya membelek dan membaca dengan teliti Going Places. Keajaiban berlaku. Saya rasa sangat berfaedah dan menghiburkan hingga saya berulang kali membaca dan melihat setiap informasi di dalamnya. Ternyata segala yang ada dalam Going Places memenuhi hasrat dan harapan yang mencipta keajaiban dalam penerbangan. Segmen-segmennya memudahkan saya mendapat maklumat baru, membuka minda saya tentang tawaran terkini dan tempat pelancongan terbaik serta ada cerita yang menjadikan saya rasa bangga sebagai anak Malaysia. Cuma cadangan saya supaya diadakan rumusan ‘Editor’s Choice’ bagi setiap segmen. Yang lebih penting Going Places telah mencipta 'paradigm shift' pada hidup saya dalam pesawat dalam peranannya sebagai bahan yang boleh menggantikan rasa kebosanan. Tahniah Team Going Places!

SHANUSI B. AHMAD, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

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I’m writing this onboard flight MH2711, bound for my work city Kuala Lumpur from my lovely hometown Sandakan. I have been a frequent flier with Malaysia Airlines, and this trip is an unplanned one to bid goodbye to one of my loveliest family members, who unfortunately just left me. Come to think of it, Malaysia Airlines has been flying me so much to various destinations for different purposes and occasions, be it to cheerful events, vacations or sad homecomings such as the current one. Malaysia Airlines also flew me to Kuala Lumpur to report myself as a University Malaya first-year student 14 years ago, not forgetting my first flying experience as a kid from Sandakan to Kota Kinabalu. Keep up the good work you are doing to rebrand yourself despite the competition in the aviation industry as I can see the tremendous improvements you have made. Fly more Malaysians safely and comfortably to their various destinations to pursue their dreams, to their vacations or to reunite them with their family because as an airline, you carry not only passengers and their personal belongings, but their emotions during the flight as well.

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Malaysia Airlines has always been my weekend mode of transportation, commuting from Kuala Lumpur to Kota Kinabalu or Johor Bahru and other places, be it for work or leisure. I must say there have been a lot of improvements over the years and crew service is always superb. Upholding the Malaysian Hospitality tagline, they have been warm and hospitable. What I like the most is the amazing IFE content. It is up to date and I never have to go to a cinema again, knowing that it will be playing onboard soon. And not forgetting, Going Places looks and feels like a high-end social magazine, covering food, culture and travel articles, and corporate insights. The February issue was awesome! I got to understand the Lunar New Year culture and tradition better. The 50-minute flight to Johor was well spent reading the articles. Once again, kudos Malaysia Airlines and Going Places! May you soar the sky with victory!

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Travel Concierge

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

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Dramatic Symphonies The Schubert Centennial Contest in 1928 awarded Swedish composer Kurt Atterberg USD10,000 for his winning 6th Symphony, earning it the nickname The Dollar Symphony. The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra will present this colourful piece under the direction of conductor Junichi Hirokami, along with the Russian-influenced Yasushi Akutagawa’s Triptyque. The concert will come to a close with Norwegian composer Edvard Grieg’s most popular works, the Peer Gynt suites, which feature the widely recognised Morning Mood and In The Hall Of The Mountain King.

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LAKI SIDERIS

Billy Childs

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Artistic Dialogue

Celebrating Jazz

The Singapore International Festival Of Arts is back for its 42nd year, the second to be helmed by festival director Gaurav Kripalani. By creating a space to foster dialogue and further collaboration between local and international artists, the festival also serves as a platform for local talent to expand their artistic boundaries. With a long list of ground-breaking artists invited to perform and showcase their work, visitors can expect a unique creative journey through music, theatre, dance, storytelling, technology and everything in between.

Enjoy 10 full days of jazz with more than 350 renowned and emerging artists at the Melbourne International Jazz Festival.

American contemporary jazz master Herbie Hancock will be one of the festival’s headliners, performing on the last two days of the event. Among the big names gracing the festival are Australian jazz star Vince Jones, piano virtuoso Billy Childs, vocalist Lisa Fischer with Grand Baton, as well as Gershwin Reimagined, a partnership between Laura Mvula, José James, Troy Miller and the Melbourne Symphony Orchestra performing works by George Gershwin.

When: 16 May – 2 June Where: Multiple venues across Singapore

When: 31 May – 9 June Where: Multiple venues across Melbourne, Australia

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Events+Happenings

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Music For Everyone Equestrian Tale Having graced theatres in the West End, Broadway and across the world, the award-winning stage production of Michael Morpurgo’s beloved novel War Horse by the National Theatre of Great Britain has its next stop in Auckland. Catch this tale of adventure and survival of the extraordinary horse Joey and the young Albert as they struggle to reunite during the outbreak of World War One. Be enthralled by the life-sized horse puppets crafted by the South African Handspring Puppet Company, bringing Joey’s every breath and gallop to life on the stage.

Now in its sixth year, the ever-popular Good Vibes Festival makes its way back to Genting Highlands with a host of award-winning international artistes and popular local acts for festival-goers to enjoy.

Leading this year’s batch of international performers are hip-hop duo Rae Sremmurd and Grammy award-winning R&B singer-songwriter Daniel Caesar. The newly expanded Electric Fields stage will see acts such as Norwegian DJ Cashmere Cat and Australian DJ Anna Lunoe.

Local artistes performing at the festival include the funky RYÖT JONES, NEXT ORDER (Goldfish + JHin) and BATE as well as indie bands The Impatient Sisters, Midnight Fusic and Lost Spaces.

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When: 20 – 21 July Where: The Ranch, Gohtong Jaya, Genting Highlands, Pahang, Malaysia

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Restaurant Openings, News+Reviews

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Barking Up The Right Tree Going vegetarian doesn’t have to be a bland affair, particularly at Sydney’s Paperbark. The restaurant may be less than a year old, but it has already earned rave reviews among Sydney-siders (including carnivorous ones) for its inventive take on plant-based cuisine that won’t look out of place in a fine-dining restaurant. While you won’t find any meat in Chef Joey Astorga’s kitchen, the dishes are no less tasty or imaginative.

Among the standouts are Iggy's bread and great oil; paperbark-smoked leek with kipfler potato and finger lime; and hazelnut pâté with roasted beetroot. For dessert, opt for the rhubarb and lemon myrtle mousse with strawberry and eucalyptus sorbet or miso roasted banana with chocolate and peanut butter mousse. paperbarkrestaurant.com

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SINGAPORE

Not Impossible

It is typically difficult to find good halal dim sum anywhere, but for a limited time only, find it at One World Hotel’s Zuan Yuan Chinese Restaurant in Petaling Jaya. Chef Jordan Chin and his team have tapped into their culinary creativity to craft interesting new dim sum creations that still hit the mark when it comes to taste. In addition to core dim sum items such as the Crystal Shrimp Dumpling (har gow) and Pan-Fried Shanghai Dumpling (guo tie), unique combinations such as the Oven Baked Cheese Tart with Salmon are must-try items.

Also available is Egg Noodles with Fresh Water Prawn, Ginger and Spring Onion, an aesthetic take on sang har meen with the crispy noodles shaped like a bird’s nest. The dim sum promotion is available until the end of this month, with seven-course set menus priced from USD22 (RM88 nett) to USD32 (RM128 nett).

Will the future be meatless? Decide for yourself in Singapore, where you’ll find Impossible Foods’ plant-based “meat” products served at eight partner restaurants, including Park Bench Deli, Bread Street Kitchen and Prive Orchard. What makes this different from your generic soy burger patties is the magic ingredient, “heme” – a combination of soy protein and a genetically engineered yeast that makes it look and feel like meat. Each partner restaurant will use the Impossible Meat patty as a meat substitute in a variety of dishes. At Park Bench Deli, you’ll find it in the Impossible Patty Melt, while at Potato Head Singapore and Three Buns Quayside, you’ll find it in the The Impossible Dream and Impossible Chedda burgers. And at Prive Orchard, it’s used to make the Lucy Impossible Meatball Spaghetti and Impossible Satay Sliders. Celebrity restaurants aren’t missing out on this trend, with Gordon Ramsay’s Bread Street Kitchen serving it on the Impossible Flatbread pizza; Wolfgang Puck’s Cut using it for the Impossible Slider; and Adrift by David Myers rolling it up in the Impossible Sausage Roll.

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Restaurant Openings, News+Reviews

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JAPAN

More Than Just Coffee

The guys who started the gourmet burger trend in Kuala Lumpur with myBurgerLab have another hit on their hands with myPizzaLab. Found in Petaling Jaya’s Sea Park neighbourhood, the pizza joint serves more than the usual quattro formaggio and margheritas – so pizza purists will do well to stay away. But for the rest, there is a range of eclectic 10-inch pizza selections that include Huat The Duck (smoked duck, torched mandarin oranges, onion jam); The Dugong (wakame seaweed, streaky beef, Kewpie sesame sauce, onion jam); Popeye The Sailorman (creamed spinach, blue cheese, pepper mayo, roasted garlic paste and lemon juice) and Cempedak Boba Pizza (boba balls, Cempedak paste and mozzarella). The menu changes from time to time, so check in often. Pre-ordering and opting for delivery services are highly recommended, unless you love a long queue.

You might not think of Starbucks as a travel destination unless you’re talking about their newest flagship store in Tokyo. Found in Nakameguro by the cherry blossom-lined Meguro River, this monument to coffee houses 1,200 square metres of space over four floors and is the biggest Starbucks in the world. On the first floor is Milanese bakery Princi, serving up cronuts and focaccia pizza, while on the second is the Teavana tea room, serving more than 20 brew varieties. The third floor houses the Arriviamo cocktail bar, which serves speciality cocktails like the Nakameguro Espresso Martini (chestnut liqueur, crème de cacao and espresso) and Coffee Crusta (brandy, citrus, coffee and cherry liqueur). AMU Inspiration Lounge, a community space that will occasionally host workshops featuring “change-makers” and creative thinkers from Japan, is on the top floor. The roastery is set to offer more than 100 coffee and tea options, so know what you want before getting stuck at the order counter. Expect the balcony seats to be filled during Sakura season, so make sure you get there early.

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Hospitality News+Reviews

JAPAN

Private Retreat Designed by Pritzker Prize-winning architect Shigeru Ban, Shishi-Iwa House is an exclusive 10-room boutique resort developed as a place for peaceful retreats while stimulating intellectual creativity through its unique architecture. Located in Karuizawa in Nagano Prefecture, the resort blends perfectly into its lush forest surroundings, with mountains and small villages making a picturesque backdrop. The Library and Reception Room open to the resort’s garden, home to more than 250 trees of various kinds. The Grand Room, a central social space, connects to common kitchenettes shared among three or four guest rooms. Resort facilities also include a catering kitchen, fully equipped to host private dinners. With an interior completely made from timber and paper tubes as well as quality room amenities, guests are guaranteed a comfortable and peaceful stay. shishiiwahouse.jp

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INDONESIA TAIWAN

Urban Comfort

Hip Yet Classy

Established as a place to unwind in luxury, Kimpton Da An Hotel is a sophisticated and tranquil retreat located right in the heart of Taipei City. Tucked away from the busy main streets of the bustling metropolis, Kimpton Da An offers 129 comfortable rooms with unique in-room features such as in-room yoga mats and petfriendly amenities such as pet beds and food and water bowls.

Hotel restaurant The Tavernist works closely with Taiwan’s organic movement and sources for local produce to cook up the freshest culinary creations. Guests can maintain an active lifestyle by taking part in free fitness classes, working out in the 24-hour fitness centre or renting a bicycle to explore the city. Enjoy a sense of community with the hotel’s daily social hour in the lobby lounge, a space filled with natural light where guests can relax and meet other guests.

Located in the heart of the Sudirman Central Business District, hip and contemporary five-star hotel Alila SCBD Jakarta opened earlier this year. The hotel’s emphasis on design is apparent in its creative art installations and thematic architecture, and the stylish vibe permeates every corner of the hotel and its 227 studios and suites. The towering hotel’s striking façade and irregular boot-like shape is bound to stand out in the Jakarta skyline. Foodies will enjoy world-class dining with modern New York dishes at Vong Kitchen and gourmet burgers and craft beers at Le Burger.

Both concepts were created by Michelin-starred Jean-Georges Vongerichten and his son, Cedric. Diners can also enjoy authentic Cantonese cuisine at the stylish Hakkasan, by the Hakkasan Group.

Other amenities include innovative event spaces, a cool outdoor pool, as well as a gym and Spa Alila.

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Seaside Getaway

Spacious Luxury

The recently opened Melia Ho Tram Beach Resort on Vietnam’s southern coast promises to be an ideal five-star beach resort. Located just two hours from bustling Ho Chi Minh City, the 17-hectare upscale property features 152 guest rooms and 61 villas in a prime location, with 500 metres of ocean frontage. The resort is filled with lush gardens, lakes and swimming pools, including the 1,491-square-metre main pool. The two- to four-bedroom villas each have their own private pools, barbecue areas, outdoor showers and gardens, living areas and separate dining areas. Enjoy Asian flavours and other bites at four food-and-beverage venues plus a swim-up bar. The property’s YHI Spa has 10 treatment rooms with facilities such as jacuzzis as well as sauna and steam baths. Guests can also participate in a wide range of wellness classes and fun sports by the beach.

The discerning guest will find no greater comfort than in the spacious suites of Jumeirah Living Guangzhou. Housing 169 suites, luxuriously decorated with either a classic or contemporary aesthetic, the property is in the heart of Zhujiang New Town Central Business District, surrounded by shimmering skyscrapers. The Jumeirah brand’s standard of hospitality is evident in the amenities available in each room, including home appliances such as a coffee machine, cooker, microwave oven, washing machine and dishwasher. Leisure offerings include a high-performance fitness centre and temperaturecontrolled outdoor swimming pool, located next to a poolside patio space and bar. Enjoy food and drinks throughout the day at the restaurant and lounge, or indulge in retail therapy at the adjacent Winter Mall, where one can find illustrious high-end brands.

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TRAVEL CONCIERGE | ART

CAI GUO-QIANG MOUNTAIN IN HEAT 2016, © CAI GUO-QIANG PHOTO BY YVONNE ZHAO, COURTESY CAI STUDIO

CHINESE BO BELL OF DUKE WU EASTERN ZHOU DYNASTY, SPRING AND AUTUMN PERIOD 770–476 BCE BRONZE, 64.2 (H) X 26.2 (W) X 22.4 CM (D) BAOJI BRONZE MUSEUM, BAOJI (02756/IA5.5)

CHINESE THE TERRACOTTA ARMY QIN DYNASTY (221-206 BCE) (DETAIL) EARTHENWARE (TERRACOTTA) EMPEROR QIN SHIHUANG’S MAUSOLEUM, XI’AN

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Precious China The NGV International in Melbourne launches its Melbourne Winter Masterpieces series this month, kicking off with a dual show celebrating Chinese culture and art of past and present. Terracotta Warriors: Guardians Of Immortality comprises a large-scale installation of Qin Emperor’s Terracotta Warriors (221–207 BCE) and is presented in parallel with an exhibition from contemporary artist Cai Guo-Qiang, titled The Transient Landscape. Discovered in 1974 in China’s Shaanxi province, thousands of terracotta figures poised for battle were unearthed in the tomb of China's first emperor, Qin Shi Huang Di. The Terracotta Warriors are regarded as one of the greatest archaeological finds of the 20th century and sometimes referred to as the eighth wonder of the world. The NGV exhibition will feature eight of these incredibly preserved statues alongside a vast display of more than 150 ancient Chinese art and design treasures. Cai’s parallel exhibition is equally breath-taking and showcases China’s contemporary culture and enduring traditions.

When: 24 May - 13 October | Where: NGV International, 180 St Kilda Rd, Melbourne VIC 3006, Australia ngv.vic.gov.au

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JEAN-JACQUES HENNER LA COMTESSE KESSLER, VERS 1886 HUILE SUR TOILE, 109 × 69,5 CM © RMN-GRAND PALAIS / FRANCK RAUX

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JEAN-JACQUES HENNER CAMILLE MERVAL, VERS 1886 ?

HUILE SUR BOIS, 27 × 21,3 CM © RMN-GRAND PALAIS / ADRIEN DIDIERJEAN

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Show-Stopper

So Chaud!

Wimbledon isn’t only famous for its tennis tournament; this London hotspot is also the location of the Wimbledon Art Fair. In support of London’s creative community, the event is situated in the Wimbledon Art Studios, a private studio complex used by some 290 artists and designers. Visitors to the Wimbledon Art Fair are given access to these studios, affording them the chance to meet with creators and buy directly from them. The fair offers an insightful peek into the daily lives of artists and the work that goes into their finished products. All kinds of affordable art are on display here, from bespoke clothing to ceramics and paintings. If you’re in the city, be sure to visit Wimbledon Art Fair, browse the wares and be inspired by the resident talent.

The Musée National Jean-Jacques Henner in Paris is a venue dedicated to the works and influences of 19th-century French painter Jean-Jacques Henner. This month is your last chance to catch temporary exhibition Roux! (Red Hair!), which explores his fascination with the fiery hair colour. Henner is known for his sensuous depictions of nymphs and naiads, as well as his portraiture.

The artist’s first red-haired woman appeared as a flutist in Idylle, which was created in 1872, and since then, the hair colour has played a crucial role in his portraits and other scenic paintings. The exhibition presents a variety of the artist’s redhead works, seeking to explain how the colour was perceived by 19th-century French society and how it’s viewed today.

When: 9 - 12 May Where: Wimbledon Art Studios, 10 Riverside Road, London SW17 0BB United Kingdom

When: Until 20 May Where: Musée Jean-Jacques Henner, 43, avenue de Villiers, 75017 Paris, France

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Vincent’s Vision In 1873, a young Vincent Van Gogh moved to London and worked as an art dealer. During his time in the city, he fell in love with authors such as Charles Dickens and George Eliot and was inspired by the exhibitions he saw by the likes of Constable and Millais. The time he spent in London had a significant impact on the art of his later years.

The ‘EY Exhibition: Van Gogh and Britain’ at the Tate Britain gathers some 45 of the Dutch painter’s most celebrated pieces, including the very rarely lent Sunflowers masterpiece from 1888, and explores how Britain and the experiences he had there influenced their creation.

The show also includes works from artists who were greatly inspired

by Van Gogh, such as Francis Bacon, David Bomberg and a group of British post-impressionists known as the Camden Town Painters.

Lost In Time And Space The Moco Museum in Amsterdam is a boutique establishment that strives to present cutting-edge, contemporary and modernist art.

This month, the venue hosts Connecting Time, a solo show from New York-based artist Daniel Arsham. The mixed-media retrospective gathers work from Arsham’s vast career, including installations such as his eye-catching Amethyst Ball Cavern and Eroded Wall Paper Room. On display also is a new interactive installation created especially for Moco Museum, titled Calcified Room. The artist’s fascination with architecture and pop culture is evident; in his work, he seeks to turn conventions on their head, presenting the viewer with a surreal take on reality, in which objects and spaces feel familiar but look totally different.

When: Until 11 August Where: Tate Britian, Millbank, London SW1P 4RG United Kingdom

When: Until 30 September Where: Moco Museum, Honthorststraat 20, 1071 DE Amsterdam, The Netherlands

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VINCENT VAN GOGH (1853 – 1890) STARRY NIGHT, 1888 OIL PAINT ON CANVAS, 725 X 920 MM PARIS, MUSÉE D'ORSAY, PHOTO (C) RMN-GRAND PALAIS (MUSÉE D'ORSAY) / HERVÉ, LEWANDOWSKI

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VINCENT VAN GOGH (1853 – 1890) SUNFLOWERS, 1888 OIL PAINT ON CANVAS, 921 X 730 MM © THE NATIONAL GALLERY, LONDON/ BOUGHT, COURTAULD FUND, 1924

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MY GUIDE | Fuzhou, China

Skyscraper City

Behind its façade of a high-rise, industrial city, China’s Fuzhou in Fujian province hides hidden gems and a fascinating history.

Words Charles Young | Illustration Maggie Li | Art Direction Euric Liew

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Downtown Mountains While most of the centre of this city of seven million people is made up of skyscrapers and shiny new malls, there are two islands of tradition and trees right at its heart. Located behind the statue of Chairman Mao at the north side of the central Wuyi Square are the tranquil, wooded slopes of Yu Shan. From the beautifully restored Qing-dynasty White Pagoda at its base, winding paths lead up through the trees to the peak of this 58-metre-high hill park past tiny Taoist and Buddhist temples and halls. It’s also a great place to

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experience Chinese culture, and its greenery and peaceful atmosphere bring locals here to exercise, perform traditional music, practise Tai Chi and play Chinese chess.

Just a few blocks west, you can climb the second downtown mountain of Wu Shan. Somewhat more developed for tourists and pilgrims as there are many Taoist temples located here, this slightly higher peak is far more landscaped than Yu Shan. Don’t miss the Song-dynasty Black Pagoda here, often called the “Leaning Tower of Fuzhou”, and now supported

by bamboo struts as it mimics its more famous cousin in Pisa.

Hidden History The best place to learn about local history is the Fujian Museum within the Xi Hu Park, though remember to get the English audio guide as many exhibits aren’t captioned in English. Here you can learn of Zheng He, the most famous Chinese explorer of all time, whose home port was Fuzhou. Born a Muslim in landlocked Yunnan during the early Ming Dynasty, he was made a eunuch as a child but went on

to become a mariner, diplomat, fleet admiral and, most famously, an explorer. At the beginning of the 15th century, he led seven naval expeditions that took him to Borneo, Java, India, Sri Lanka, Arabia and the Horn of Africa. The other notable from Fuzhou is Lin Zexu, the Qing-dynasty official whose opposition to foreign opium

Malaysia Airlines operates three times weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Fuzhou (FOC), China

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thousand-year-old banyan tree.

With more than 2,500 species of trees from around the world, it is never short on colour, and all the trees make it a natural “oxygen bar”, while its geography gives it a microclimate that is milder in winter and cooler in summer than the city below.

imports and burning of thousands of chests of the drug sparked the first Opium War with European powers. He is also commemorated in the attractive complex of finely decorated halls and courtyards of the Lin Zexu Memorial Hall, just north of Wu Shan, where you can learn about this historically important national hero.

Pools Of Nature There are several large parks in the centre of the city that provide relief from the city’s traffic and noise. The most famous is at Xi Hu, or West Lake Park, one of the oldest lake parks in China, whose landscape of temples, pagodas and pavilions nestling amid the willows by the water was laid out during the Qing dynasty. Its meandering paths, stone bridges and causeways certainly deserve a few hours of wandering, as within the park, you’ll also find museums and art galleries, including the Fujian Museum, which has a fine dinosaur exhibition in its Natural History Building. Also popular with kids is Panda World, a small group of enclosures southwest of the lake, where you can see both Great and the smaller Red Pandas; it is one of the best places to observe the shy animals, especially if you go mid-week when there are few other visitors. Somewhat newer is the enormous riverside Minjiang Park that stretches for

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over three kilometres either side of the Minjiang North Port River, with the north bank featuring a well-developed chain of zones with beaches, gardens and outdoor exhibits such as the two-kilometrelong gallery that charts the history of Fuzhou using cameo statues. It’s also immensely popular with locals who come here to exercise, dance and fly kites, thanks to the breezes with which the area is blessed, offering an escape from the heat of the city during hot summers.

The south bank of the park is far less developed and much more peaceful, with most of the area allowed to remain in its natural forested state with few artificial landscapes and fewer visitors.

National Gems Just eight kilometres east of downtown, Gu Shan, or Drum Hill, is probably the most famous

tourist site in Fuzhou. Named after the drum-shaped rock formations near its 925-metre-high peak, it is a well-established Buddhist holy place. More than 2,000 rock steps lead up to the top, flanked by ancient stone inscriptions as the path passes by verdant tea plantations, picturesque waterfalls, legendary caves, sprawling ancient trees and seven neat Buddhist pavilions. At the top, you can find the grand complex of Yongquan Temple, whose colourful, ornate buildings once housed more than a thousand monks. The views from the top are, of course, superb and can also be enjoyed by going up on the spectacular cable car ride. Located in the northern suburbs of the city, the Fuzhou National Forest Park is a world away, with its tranquil wooded hills interspersed with babbling streams, lakes and pools, one of which features a sprawling

For souvenir hunters, the Three Lanes and Seven Alleys district is the heavily restored historical heart of the city that flanks Nanhou Street, lined by shops selling famous local crafts, such as the colourful (and light) Fujian bodiless lacquerware or fine Shoushan alabaster carvings, most usually made into “chops” (stamps), though you can buy small statues as well. There are hundreds of well-maintained Tang and Song dynasty residences, many of which can be entered, while some are restaurants where you can try local delicacies. Fuzhou cuisine is famous for seafood dishes such yu wan fishball soup, though the sweet lichi meat is also popular. For more modern tastes, try the splendid Wanda Plaza on Aofeng Road, which offers a wide range of international-brand shops and restaurants.

Within Striking Distance Just an hour away by train, Quanzhou is another ancient port city, featuring many splendid temples, as well as one of the oldest and largest (though now ruined) mosques in China. Just south, Xiamen is immensely popular with tourists due to its well-preserved 19th-century French colonial buildings on Gulangyu Island and the chance to peer at Taiwan through binoculars. Fujian’s most popular scenic area, Wuyi Shan, lies four to five hours north of Fuzhou by train; as well as being the home of Oolong tea, it offers many fine trails amid its 36 peaks. ■

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Shopping Old & New

Useful Tips: • Fuzhou in Chinese means “a city with good luck”.

• Only the first of the city’s under-construction metro lines is open, though it does usefully connect both the main railway stations, Fuzhou and Fuzhou South.

• Buses are very crowded in Fuzhou and stop running at 10 p.m. Taxis are hard to get and often overcharge, especially at night.

• Fuzhou has a typical subtropical monsoon climate, where summers are long and

hot, with high rainfall and humidity, and winters are short, dry and cool.

• The Fuzhou Changle International Airport is around 50 kilometres east of the city, with shuttle buses or taxis the only ways to get into town.

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IN PROFILE | Kevin Kwan

Of Shapes & Silhouettes From training in London fashion school to becoming Malaysia’s celebrated bridalwear designer, Nurita Harith carves her name with soft layers and silhouettes to define her unique sense of style.

Interview Julie Goh | Photography courtesy of Nurita Harith

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Nurita Harith | IN PROFILE

1. Nurita owes much of her success to hard work, perseverance and embracing good and bad experiences 2-4. Soft and feminine designs from Nurita's ReadyTo-Wear Raya collection this year

preparing for upcoming collections. It requires a lot of multitasking and schedules! It is the first thing I do when I wake up and the last thing I do before I sleep.

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How did you get into fashion?

I have always been that kid who loved drawing, and somehow it developed into drawing female figures and silhouettes, which then started my passion for fashion in high school. I took fine arts for my foundation and pursued fashion for my diploma and degree in London.

The fashion industry is a cutthroat world.

How do you differentiate yourself from the other local designers? From where do you draw your inspiration?

I started off like any new designers returning from London with no business knowledge. We just did what we wanted to, but with years of experience now, I have learned that we need to be balanced. I learned to develop my signature technique, which is draping, but slowly tweaked it to be subtle so that it can sell. My inspiration usually comes from developing shapes from new materials that we find or even colours that can spark excitement in me. Most importantly, I will always stick to my shapes to define our mark for the brand.

as part of the platform. Secondly, we had to understand running the seasons in Malaysia. I learned how we are mostly based on bespoke, so I embraced it and it became our bread and butter, which helped us grow and expand to ready-to-wear (RTW). It is not glamorous, aside from attending events and that final walk after the collection, as it takes six months to prepare in between completing clients’ orders and

I started off wanting to do RTW as that is what I was taught in London, but it is a different market here in Malaysia. I really doubted myself in bridal, but I did my first bride and started understanding how bridalwear is all about details and understanding the bride too. I used that as a medium to learn what our Malaysian market wants for the other collections. Once the brand grew, I finally went for RTW again.

Both have different ways of approaching and preparing for it. I’m a firm believer of the saying ‘when the time is right, it will happen’.

What is the biggest mistake that brides tend to make when deciding on their wedding gowns or looks? Should they adopt the “less is more” approach?

I always believe in less is more and would advise that brides pictured in magazines may not look

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You have made a name for yourself in the bridalwear industry. How did this come about?

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How did you feel when you started your own line? Were you afraid?

Very afraid, as we started with very little budget and with no business background, but I knew it was now or never. So, I took that leap of faith.

What are some of the challenges you face as a fashion designer in Malaysia? It’s not as glamorous as it seems, is it?

The biggest challenge we had to go through when we first started was to establish the brand. At that time, there was no social media

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like that when the gown is on you. It is best to keep it elegant as you would want to look back at your wedding pictures later and not cringe!

What is your aspiration as a fashion designer? What do you hope to achieve?

To be able to expand RTW and maintain our quality. I am very fussy in making sure that regardless of the price, I want to offer goodquality fashionwear for our clients. I want to explore different collections in RTW and grow our in-house studio for bespoke fashion.

Tell us about your biggest achievement so far. Is there a specific person you owe your success to?

My biggest achievement will always be that time we shot our bridal campaign in Budapest, Hungary, as it was an amazing experience.

There have been many people who have been supportive of me throughout my journey, but my biggest supporter would be my mother. I am very blessed to have a mother who trusts that I am able to carve my own path, and she has always been open to me making my own decisions in life and career.

How do you style yourself? What kind of wear can we find you in daily?

I am a very practical dresser, in my denim and trainers unless I have appointments or meetings.

In view of Eid celebrations in June, can you tell us about Raya fashion through the years? How has it evolved and what can we expect to see this year?

The biggest season for Malaysia is our Raya season. It has been a good challenge for all local brands to come up with their own Raya collection. With campaign shoots and fashion

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shows, it has become the most exciting and intense part of the year. For our brand, we usually come up with two Raya collections, which are the Lebaran Luxe (bespoke) for clients who want more exclusive designs that would be made to measure and the Lebaran RTW (under the ‘NH by Nurita Harith’ brand), which would be sold via the Zalora online platform, at Robinsons Kuala Lumpur at Shoppes at Four Seasons Place and ShoesShoesShoes. The style for our main line this year has more detailed work on beadwork, but the silhouette is classic, with a mix of draping to elevate the collection.

Whereas in RTW, we are finally having prints injected into the collection. We will still have the plain customised colours with draping and lace

as part of the main collection because we know that is what our ladies love from the brand, but we will have prints of peonies injected into the design. For a touch of femininity, I wanted the layering petals of the peonies highlighted in different subtle shades and placed uniquely in each design. The draping technique this time is elevated to create a unique touch for the collection.

What is the greatest life advice you have received and what advice would you give to young designers hoping to make it in the industry?

Work hard and embrace both good and bad experiences as the tool to move forward. ■

Quick-fire round: 1. WHO IS YOUR FAVOURITE DESIGNER? Ann Demeulemeester.

2. WHO IS YOUR ALL-TIME STYLE ICON? Princess Deena Aljuhani Abdulaziz.

3. YOUR STAPLE CLOTHING ITEM IS …

My black sharp pants.

4. THE ONE THING YOU NEVER LEAVE HOME WITHOUT. My phone and bank card.

5. THE ONE MAKEUP ITEM YOU ALWAYS HAVE IN YOUR PURSE/CLUTCH. My eyebrow pencil.

6. THE ONE THING YOU WILL LET YOURSELF SPLURGE ON. Shoes!

7. YOUR ONE GUILTY PLEASURE. Coffee while listening to my old-school R&B music alone every morning before I start work.

8. THE ONE PERSON YOU WOULD LOVE TO MEET. Kourtney Kardashian. Would love to dress her!

9. INSTAGRAM OR SNAPCHAT? Instagram.

10. FAVOURITE PART ABOUT BEING A DESIGNER. Seeing my clothes on ladies and them coming up to me saying how they love my work! Still puts a smile on my face.

11. DRESS OR PANTS? Pants.

12. HEELS OR FLATS? Flats.

13. SATIN OR LACE? Lace.

14. COFFEE OR TEA? Coffee.

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EXPLORE

A City Of

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HĹstory Saudi Arabia’s second largest city, Jeddah, is attracting more tourists to the kingdom, with resorts, beaches, art galleries, shopping districts and restaurants dotting its Red Sea waterfront.

Words James Massoud | Photography 123rf

Facing the Red Sea, the Jeddah Corniche stretches nearly 30 kilometres of hotels, restaurants, amusement parks, picnic areas, mosques,a science museum and the famous King Fahd Fountain

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Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

Many people would associate tourism in Saudi Arabia to religious pilgrimages, and though they wouldn’t be wrong, the leisure tourism sector has seen healthy growth in recent years.

This is thanks to Saudi Arabia’s Council of Ministers relaxing the rules on tourist visas. In 2012, approximately 14.3 million people visited the country, but after the announcement in 2013 of tourist visas being issued for the first time, today’s annual statistics for international tourists total an average of 19 million. One of the main attractions is Jeddah.

Nickname One of Jeddah’s main attractions is its waterfront. It served as an important seaport for centuries and was always so full of life that it earned the sobriquet, ‘Bride of the Red Sea’.

To this day, the corniche remains an important aspect of life for the locals. Families and friends are in regular attendance, particularly in the evenings when it comes alive with barbecues and sea breeze strolls.

In 2017, the waterfront received a huge makeover and is now home to roughly 730,000 square metres of beaches, restaurants, parks, resorts and mosques. And since concerts have now been legalised in Saudi Arabia, there are plenty of them along with festivals nearly every weekend.

The Floating Mosque Fatima Al Zahra Mosque attracts millions of visitors every year. Erected on pillars deeply rooted underwater, it gives the impression that this gorgeous bone-white mosque is floating on the sea. It’s open to the public and used daily for prayers. Tourists flock here to marvel at the architectural structure and to take photos of its beauty.

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EXPLORE | Jeddah, Saudi Arabia

SAUDI ARABIA

Riyadh (capital)

Jeddah

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In 2012, approximately 14.3 million people visited the country, but after the announcement in 2013 of tourist visas being issued for the first time, today’s annual statistics for international tourists total an average of 19 million.

The King’s Fountain King Fahd’s Fountain – also known as Jeddah Fountain – is an iconic monument that can be seen from most places in the city. That’s because it towers up 312 metres at speeds of 375 kilometres per hour! It’s been there for three decades, in honour of King Fahd, who ruled from 1982 until 2005 and is one of 45 sons of Saudi founder Ibn Saud. At night, the fountain looks beautiful as it’s illuminated with hundreds of lights.

Art Scene The art scene in Jeddah is booming, and the Athr Gallery is one of the best places to start. It’s one of the city’s leading contemporary art spaces and often hosts exhibitions promoting up-andcoming local artists. Photographs, montages, ink drawings, scripture and abstract work are regularly displayed, acting as the perfect platform for artists and a fantastic way to get acquainted with their work.

Eat At Albaik It might be a fast food chain, but Albaik is loved by the locals. Most branches can be found in Jeddah, so it’s a must-try dining experience.

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the most popular order – fried chicken with Albaik’s special garlic sauce. It’s as simple as that, but you’ll understand why it’s ordered so much by locals and visitors alike. Most branches provide dining areas just for men, so a lot of people choose the takeaway option. The order works out to roughly USD4 (RM16), which is very affordable for such a hearty meal.

Other Local Food Options Jeddah might be home to great restaurants, but the real foodie experience comes from its street food. Falafel and shawarma wraps are found on almost every commercial street, and since sandwiches are an important part of the Middle Eastern diet, they really are not to be missed.

Every shop will have its own style of falafel and its own flavour when it comes to lamb or chicken shawarma, so you’ll be spoilt for choice.

Café Culture For a taste of some of the best food and coffee, and a chance to really mingle with the locals, make a pit-stop in one of the popular cafés.

These include Brew92 and Medd. Jeddah has a strong café culture and its competitive cafés often go one step further in outdoing their rivals.

Brew92 arguably serves the best coffee, with the cold brew a popular option on particularly hot

days. Medd supports local artists by providing them a medium in which to display their talents.

How To Escape The Heat The country’s heat can be relentless, especially during summer, so the best way to escape the outdoors is to go shopping. Air-conditioned malls throughout Jeddah have become an integral part of the culture. Recognising this trend, many malls now provide more than just shopping. Take the Red Sea Mall, for example.

Besides offering retail therapy through boutique stores, it also features a history section that’s home to numerous paintings of historical Saudi figures.

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around Jeddah, offering 4x4 adventures for thrill seekers and camel tours for the more reserved.

An overnight stay makes for an unforgettable experience, underneath a blanket of stars. ■

2. Stunning antique light sculptures based on Islamic designs 3. The Jeddah Port Control Tower is an active lighthouse and is possibly the world's tallest lighthouse

About the writer James Massoud is an English/Lebanese writer based in London. Travelling often to Jeddah where he has family, he has published articles on food and travel, and has a love for fiction. He is currently working on a novel.

5. The historical district of Al-Balad features beautiful old houses made of coral stone

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Seventh-Century Visit Al-Balad translates to ‘the town’ and is one of the oldest neighbourhoods in Jeddah. It was founded in the seventh century and acted as the main sea port of the region. To this day, remarkably, most of the houses and streets are unchanged, which makes a visit feel like you’re stepping back in time. Located near the entrance to Souq al-Alawi, the traditional coral and wood houses are a must-see.

Desert Safari For real fun that will get the adrenaline going, look no further than dune bashing. Desert safari operators will arrange trips out into the desert

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Quick Facts n Jeddah’s population is roughly

four million. n The currency is the Saudi riyal. n The best time to visit is during the

winter months – late October to early March. It can get extremely hot during the summer and reach temperatures of 45°C.

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4. Dune bashing for thrill seekers

n Dress should be conservative.

Men should wear long pants and sleeved shirts, while women should wear loose trousers or skirts, longsleeved shirts and a traditional abaya on top. It isn’t always necessary for a foreign woman to cover her hair, but it can make the travel more comfortable. n The best transportation is car.

You can hire a car (they drive on the right side of the road) since most major international car hire agencies operate in Saudi Arabia.

You do need to be at least 25 years old though. The road network is constantly being upgraded and expanded, so routes are of the highest standard. Metered taxi services are also available, as are buses for a more affordable option.

Malaysia Airlines operates three times weekly flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Jeddah (JED), Saudi Arabia

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EXPLORE | Ramadan

The Spirit Of

Ramadan Ramadan is not just about abstaining from food and drink during daylight but the observation of the spiritual side of Islam’s holiest month.

Words Shaistha Khan | Photography 123rf

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As the last rays of the sun fade over the Arabian horizon, there is a flurry of activity – traffic snarls are particularly bad, cars are honking away, and men are trying to rush home. After 15 hours of fasting in scorching temperatures, emotions run high and people can get irritable.

Yet, amid all this chaos, you will see volunteers handing out food packages – dates, a sandwich and a bottle of water – to those stuck in traffic jams or stranded on the road. You will also see local mosques open their doors and offer a meal to those who are lonely or less fortunate. You

will see womenfolk lovingly prepare the family’s favourite meal, sharing generously with their neighbours. In these moments of benevolence and compassion, you can witness the true essence of Ramadan.

At last, the Magrib adhan (evening call to prayer) echoes from minarets around Saudi Arabia.

Saying a quick prayer of thanks, people around the country break their fast with a meal called iftar.

Following the tradition of the Prophet Muhammad (peace be upon him), Muslims first

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1. Eid prayers to mark the end of Ramadan 2. Muslims in Istanbul, Turkey waiting to break their fast at the Sultan Ahmet Park 3. Worshippers at a mosque in Madrid, Spain on the first day of Eid

break their fast with dates and water. Traditional iftar staples in Saudi Arabia are sambosak (samosa), soup, salad, fruit, laban (buttermilk) and lugaimat (fried dumplings coated in a sugar syrup) Ramadan is the ninth month in the Islamic calendar, a lunar calendar that falls behind the Gregorian calendar by 11 days every year.

Throughout the month, Muslims all over the world fast from sunrise to sundown. The fast begins with a pre-dawn meal called suhoor, during which they eat a hearty meal for sustenance. Traditional suhoor staples in Saudi Arabia are jareesh (rice porridge), oatmeal or breakfast eggs and toast.

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During the day, one abstains from food, drink, sexual intercourse, anger, vile speech and behaviour, and engages in increased prayers, supplications and acts of charity. For Muslims, Ramadan serves as a reminder or a ‘speed breaker’ in a fast-paced life, when one tends to lose sight of the bigger picture.

The month-long practice of fasting inculcates resistance and self-control when faced with temptation. It also makes one aware of the suffering of the hungry and deprived, and how to help the neighbourhood and community.

More than just about abstaining from food and drink, Ramadan is a month of reflection, spiritual growth and renewed gratitude for God’s blessings.

Although there are different cultural traditions associated with the month, Ramadan across the world is marked by a sense of community and kinship – meeting fellow worshippers five times a day at the local mosque, eating at communal meals, conducting community charity drives and inviting each other to celebrations. In international communities, it is common to see non-Muslims fast during Ramadan in solidarity

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with Muslims, reap the benefits of intermittent fasting, cultivate the desirable qualities of restraint and piety, or experience Ramadan in its entirety.

Fasting is one of the five pillars of faith in Islam, meaning it becomes mandatory for every Muslim once they reach puberty, with some exceptions, such as for those who are ill, pregnant and others.

The holy book for Muslims, the Quran, was revealed to Prophet Muhammad during the month of Ramadan. The first revelation came in 610 AD on one of the last 10 days of the calendar month. The 114-chapter book was revealed over a period of 23 years and in its entirety, it serves as a guide for Muslims.

The last 10 days of Ramadan hold special significance – on one of these nights, all past sins are forgiven, a decree on one’s destiny is written, and all supplications are accepted. In the pursuit of Laylat al-Qadr (Night of Decree), worshippers strive harder by staying up all night, increasing prayers and supplications, and reciting the Quran.

Ramadan finishes on the 29th or 30th day, when the crescent moon of the next month (Shawwal) is sighted. Once it is publicly announced, preparations commence for the Eid-al-Fitr

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celebration. In Saudi Arabia, Eid-al-Fitr is a threeday holiday. On the day of Eid, rituals include eating a date before one heads to the mosque, attending the morning prayer and sermon, and giving away a mandatory amount of charity.

After the prayer, Muslims embrace and greet each other with Eid Saeed (Happy Eid) or Eid Mubarak (Wishing you a blessed Eid). One may reply with kul’am wa antum bi khair (May I find you well and in good health every year).

Festivities during the day and following days may include visiting the extended family, meeting friends, hosting parties, and giving small sums of money and gifts to children and

each other. Candies and toys are handed out to children in mosques; shops and streets are decked with lights and colourful streamers; neighbourhoods smell of sweet incense and aromatic food; everyone is dressed in their best attire, especially for the occasion.

After a month of fasting for the body and soul, the Eid feast celebrates the gratitude and blessings of yet another Ramadan. ■

About the writer Shaistha Khan is a Saudi-based freelance writer who writes on travel and culture. linkedin.com/in/shaisthakhan

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Ulam | EXPLORE

Zesty

Greens Will the traditional Ulam salad foraged from the wild finally get the attention it deserves?

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Words + Photography Carolyn Hong

Mandy Leong's rainbow ulam rice with a few side dishes has become a soul-lifting meal

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EXPLORE | Ulam

It smelled heavenly, like a mix of lemon and citronella, as delicate as fine essential oils. The scent came from a pale green leaf of the lemon basil, crushed to release its aroma into the dank market air. Malaysia’s ulam, or foraged wild greens, are as delectable a treat to the nose as to the palate.

Mandy Leong was deftly picking out a dozen varieties of these zesty greens at the market stall for her signature rainbow nasi ulam (ulam rainbow rice). “It always feels like an aromatherapy session when I’m preparing the dish,” said Leong, a home chef who teaches classes in making nasi ulam and other healthy food.

Though sometimes called a Malaysian salad, it’s hard to slap a label on ulam. It is the collective name for the indigenous wild leaves, herbs, shoots, nuts and flowers that are eaten raw or lightly blanched. Most have strong flavours, with a fresh and tangy scent, and are said to have health properties. goingplacesmagazine.com | 42 | May 2019

There are dozens of varieties, among them the popular ulam raja (cosmos caudatus), petai (parkia speciosa) and pegaga (centella asiatica).

They are said to have antioxidant, antimicrobial and anti-ageing effects.

The best way to get to know ulam is to taste it. Traditional Malay restaurants serve them in raw bunches with a range of dipping sauces.

That’s the classic way to eat ulam. But these days, they get blended into drinks or made into contemporary dishes as well.

Though unfamiliar to his taste buds, it was love at first bite. He loved the strong peppery flavours. “I felt refreshed immediately,” he said.

With a grant from the Toyota Foundation last year, Olmedo set up research teams in Malaysia, Vietnam and Cambodia to study the native edible wild greens and herbs in each country, their nutritional properties and their use, to create a database.

Vietnam, Cambodia and several other Southeast Asian nations also have a tradition of eating these nutritional wild plants. About one-third of their plants are familiar to Malaysians, but the rest are unique to their location.

The Ulam School will be an online school as well as a physical school at the university’s research centre on Langkawi island, targeted at locals and tourists. The online school will offer courses on ulam, their properties and recipes, while the Langkawi school aims to provide short classes on ulam and cooking.

Olmedo feels that a return to ulam can give a healthy boost to the Malaysian diet at a low cost. While it is still widely eaten in Malaysia, ulam is not often the go-to choice of city people and rarely appears on the menus of upscale restaurants.

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Dr. Eric Olmedo, a research fellow with the Institute of Ethnic Studies in Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, is exploring further the contemporary use of ulam, including in fine dining. He is currently heading a two-year research project that will culminate in an Ulam School.

Olmedo, a Frenchman married to a Malaysian, is an ulam fan. He had his first taste of these aromatic herbs 15 years ago at a Sunday lunch at his Malaysian in-laws’ home in his introduction to classic Malaysian cuisine.

Traditional Malay restaurants serve them in raw bunches with a range of dipping sauces. That’s the classic way to eat ulam.

But these days, they get blended into drinks or made into contemporary dishes as well.

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1. Healthy wild greens for making ulam salad waiting to be sliced 2. Leong is a home-based chef who teaches classes making rainbow ulam rice 3. Olmedo is leading a research on the study of wild edible greens to create a database

“Nutrition advice in Malaysia often emphasises Western-influenced diets but imported food can be expensive. Ulam makes more sense,” he said.

His research team includes chefs to develop recipes for the modern palate and is also working with fine-dining restaurants for ideas on the contemporary use of ulam. Of course, nutrition is the top priority, and thus, there won’t be any deep-fried ulam even if it’s tasty!

Health and nutrition were also at the top of Leong’s mind when she came up with the colourful rainbow ulam rice a few years ago to heal her spirit after her husband passed away.

She found its invigorating flavours and colours to be a balm for her body and soul.

With delicate colours entirely from plants and flowers, as well as the aroma of finely sliced ulam, the rainbow nasi ulam is a delightful party dish.

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It has also turned out to be one of her most popular classes with students coming from as far as Singapore. Most of them want to eat healthier. Some are vegetarians or vegans wanting to add variety to their meals.

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For Olmedo, there’s nothing better than a simple meal of brown rice, grilled fish and ulam, which should include his favourite daun gajus, or cashew leaf. “I feel instantly energised!” he added.

Leong has crafted a vegan and vegetarian version where salted eggs are omitted and spicy shrimp paste is replaced with a tangy pineapple sauce. She has also experimented with Western ingredients such as nuts for different palates.

Her creation is a cross between the classic ulam dishes of the Malay and Nyonya cuisines, which share similarities but use different herbs. Leong’s dish is based on her mother’s recipe, which was learned from a Nyonya neighbour. “My mum, Lana Lee, would make this dish once or twice a year,” said Leong. “But as I was young, I was often chased out of the kitchen and told to go study instead!”

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It was only much later that she learned to make it. Her first attempt took her almost eight hours as she got carried away and used too many herbs, which had to be sliced finely. Along the way, Leong learned how to choose the right herbs for the occasion, how many to use, and how to efficiently slice the greens and store them.

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Her dish has also evolved with new ideas and is likely to change again, but the must-haves remain kaffir lime leaves, lemongrass and mint, all of which are healthy and tangy. Ulam rice is still one of Leong’s go-to dishes for a soul-lifting meal. ■

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Special Feature

Symbol Of

The Nation With glittering spires rising majestically against the Kuala Lumpur city skyline, the PETRONAS Twin Towers are a sight to behold, no matter day or night.

Standing tall at 452 metres and with 88 floors in total, the twins are a symbol of Malaysia’s progress and achievements and a masterpiece of modern architecture, cleverly blending both East and West in its design – an epic marvel of steel and glass.

An internationally recognised landmark, it is no wonder that the towers are one of the country’s most photographed attractions.

Start your visit at the Skybridge at Level 41, which offers panoramic views of the evergrowing city below. At 170 metres above ground level, the double-deck structure is the world’s highest two-storey bridge. It is popularly known as a symbolic gateway to the future, as it plays an important part in facilitating movement between the towers.

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More breathtaking views await as visitors ascend to the Observation Deck at Level 86, located 360 metres above ground. The deck is the perfect vantage point to enjoy a myriad of sceneries surrounding the towers, from the bustling city below to the hills in the distance, with pockets of lush greenery in between.

Discover fascinating facts about the towers from the video wall and enhance the experience up in the sky through the various Augmented Reality Screens.

Interactive displays chronicle the towers’ journey, from the birth of the idea to their completion.

A visit to the twins will not be complete without a stop at the PETRONAS Twin Towers Gift Shop, where there is bound to be something for everyone. Bring home a treasured item and share the beautiful memories of the visit with friends and loved ones.

For more information, visit

petronastwintowers.com.my

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Christian Recomio | CHEF’S CUT

Food Creative Sitka’s Christian Recomio creates stunning food with local produce.

Words Tan Lee Kuen | Photography Goh Seng Chong

It also happened that Kuah, who owns Food Foundry and Butter and Beans, was on a casual lookout for chefs. In Recomio, she found the person she was looking for, a like-minded gourmand, and they would go on to forge a tight business partnership. ‘‘His palate is very unique.

He likes different flavours on the same plate,’’ says Kuah of Recomio.

They opened Sitka Restaurant in 2013, a modern Asian restaurant with inventive and refreshing cuisine that is heavy in its use of local produce.

Recomio has changed the menu several times over the years, offering diners an interesting and eclectic selection such as soft-shell crab bao, mango and couscous salad and duck confit on toast. These days, you’ll find chicken and chives dumplings, spicy chili seafood pasta and BBQ sambal roast seabass on the menu.

When the floor upstairs of Sitka became vacant just when they had to stop their Friday ‘Test Kitchen’ nights, they seized the opportunity to expand on their culinary vision. ‘‘Or we would become a restaurant that was just a business. It was not creative or exploring new boundaries,’’ says Recomio. With Sitka Studio, a restaurant

with a cool grey ambience, minimalist Danish furniture and a playful tasting menu, they have the ideal creative outlet. Currently only open on Friday nights, it allows Recomio to go all out with his ambitions in the stylish open kitchen.

The idea is that Sitka Studio is going to showcase mainly Malaysian produce, it is going to be inventive, and it is going to be fun.

Recomio is also big on traditional techniques, so the kitchen sees a lot of fermenting, brining, salting and pickling action. The menu changes regularly but has featured the humble baby kailan grilled and glazed with kelp and topped with a smoked confit egg yolk, the unsung local seabass basking in calamansi vinegar butter, and tart shells made from yuba (the skin formed from boiled soya milk) filled with creamy chicken parfait and pickled grape.

It is not about forcing square pegs into round holes, however. If the local beef isn’t up to par, they won’t serve beef. Instead, Sitka concentrates on seafood and duck, two products for which they can find good and reliable suppliers. The duck is aged for 28 days and is one of their signature dishes.

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It was a chance meeting for Scottish chef Christian Recomio and Malaysian restaurateur Jenifer Kuah. Recomio was on a break from his café, Moonfish in Aberdeen, and visiting his sister, who was living in Kuala Lumpur. While in town, he helped with an underground supper club, where he met Kuah. They started chatting and found out that they shared a lot of common ideas about food.

‘‘Seafood here is very good, although supply can be a bit inconsistent. Like even if I want to have the same prawns as last week, I can’t always have them,’’ says Recomio.

Born and raised in Scotland, Recomio had a mixed culinary background that went far beyond haggis and puddings. His father is Mexican, which inspired a love for all things spicy, and his mother is a catering director with classical French cooking training.

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2. Sitka Studio's minimalist decor is reminiscent of a Scandivanian living room

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Since Sitka, he’s settled in Kuala Lumpur, taking regular breaks to get out there and recharge himself. Every year, Recomio and Kuah will take a month-long food tour to culinary hotspots around the world. So far, they have been to Japan, Mexico, Scotland, Paris, London, Naples and Copenhagen twice. ‘‘Wherever I am, I try to pick up something from the local markets. We’re not obsessed with just using local produce at the restaurants,’’ he says.

From Kuala Lumpur, they connect with the rest of the world through collaborations, inviting chefs to cook for an evening at Sitka Studio.

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Now 42 years of age, Recomio finds that his tastes are changing. He’s never had much interest in Italian food, but the trip to Naples, where he sampled simple pasta dishes made well, changed his mind. ‘‘I’m appreciating more the good stuff that is honestly made.

When you’re 20, you want to display all 20 ingredients and techniques in your food, but now that I’m in my 40s, I want to take away absolutely everything, leaving just the mackerel and the kosho.’’ ■

Cook Like A Chef

Chef Recomio shares his recipe for Mackerel with Mandarin Kosho.

Ingredients: n Mackerel n Kosho (see recipe below) n Pomelo n Dashi n Scottish rapeseed oil or olive oil

Wherever I am, I try to pick up something from the local markets.

We’re not obsessed with just using local produce at the restaurants.

n Lemon n Salt

Method: 1. Panfry the deboned mackerel until medium rare.

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2. Assemble all the

ingredients together.

He says he’s always had a creative streak in him.

He started with art and design in school but after his first year, had doubts that this was the path for him. He was presented with the opportunity to open a gourmet deli, which he took and discovered the business side of food as well as a passion for cooking.

In 2004, when Recomio was just 26 years old, he opened Moonfish, a seafood restaurant in Aberdeen. ‘‘In our early days, we weren’t great for decor or service, but the produce was so good,’’ he recalls. ‘‘We were using almost 100 percent local produce, but it was

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not even spoken about that we were a farm-to-table restaurant.’’

The fresh produce was the selling point of the restaurant that saw him through two tough years as he was learning the ropes of an F&B business. Recomio was always curious and keen to learn, whether it was running a restaurant or cooking. When the Moonfish business was firmly established, he started taking summers off so he could take on culinary internships in restaurants around the world. One was Noma, the Michelin-star restaurant, where he spent a couple of months.

3. Finish with a grating of fresh horseradish.

Ingredients for Kosho: n Zest of mandarin orange n A pinch of salt n Hot chillies

Method: Combine in a clean glass jar. Leave overnight.

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Special Feature

Aerial view of Setia SPICE Business Class Hotel operated by Amari Group

Setia City Convention Centre

Grand Ballroom, Setia SPICE

Meeting Expectations There is a growing demand within the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibition (M.I.C.E.) industry for dynamic and well-run venues, and few are able to rival award-winning Malaysian property developer S P Setia Berhad’s offerings. The combination of ample space, convenience and a host of all-inclusive services are reasons why regional event management agencies choose Setia SPICE in Penang or Setia City Convention Centre in Selangor to conduct conferences, events and exhibitions.

Located five minutes away from Penang International Airport, the Eco Greencertified Setia SPICE is the first hybrid solar-powered convention centre in the world with a 2.5-hectare (6-acre) green rooftop park consisting of a special needs children playground, a bamboo garden and an urban spice garden.

Below, the massive main column-free 4,000 square metre Grand Ballroom has a spacious floor area and sets the scene for what many can expect during their visit. It has a maximum capacity of 8,000 people when arranged in theatre-style seating. Alternately, it can accommodate up to 400 banquet tables. There are also 13 function rooms, including boardrooms to cater for smaller events.

Integrated as a whole, this iconic venue consists of SPICE Arena (multipurpose hall), SPICE Aquatic Centre, SPICE Canopy (commercial retail outlets) and a 453-room Business Class Hotel operated by Amari Group, which is earmarked for completion next year.

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“Penang is a must-visit destination. It has its own charms compared to Kuala Lumpur. Aside from being a destination for M.I.C.E. and business tourism, Penang is a haven for heritage, food and culture. This makes Penang an ideal destination for family vacations and those seeking relaxation,” said Datuk Koe Peng Kang, Executive Vice-President of S P Setia.

In 2012, Setia City Convention Centre was built in Setia Alam, Shah Alam within close proximity of Kuala Lumpur and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA). As Malaysia’s first Eco Green certified convention centre, it overlooks a scenic lake with a beautiful view of a landscaped garden. The main ballroom accommodates 2,000 people in a banquet-style seating arrangement, while other amenities such as high-bandwidth Wi-Fi, built-in projectors and ample parking bays facilitate a memorable experience for both organisers and attendees.

There are also two additional halls that can accommodate 350 exhibition booths or 4,000 people in a banquet-style seating arrangement. While suitable for large conferences, it is also perfect for small meetings, AGMs, teambuilding excursions, indoor and outdoor weddings and even elaborate birthday parties and graduation celebrations. ■ For reservations or more information, visit setiacitycc.com / setiaspice.com

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PHOTOBOOK

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Sense of

SerenĹty Malaysia’s northern-most state, Perlis, is also its smallest, but it has many quaint villages and picturesque scenery that hide a wealth of natural, cultural and historical richness. Here is a glimpse of what it offers.

Photography Fairuz Othman

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A melon plantation backdropped by Bukit Chuping

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Perlis Indera Kayangan

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Workers collecting recently PHOTOBOOK harvested yellow watermelons

KlangIndera Valley Kayangan Street Art | Perlis

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Children digging for mud fish – likely ikan haruan (snakehead) or ikan puyu (climbing perch)

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Perlis Indera Kayangan | PHOTOBOOK

The free-to-enter Tasik Melati is located in Kangar, the state capital, and is a popular public recreational park for picnickers, joggers and those who enjoy a bit of nature

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Fishing boats in Kuala Perlis, a busy port famous for its seafood

A fisherman with the day's catch

Kayaking across the man-made Tasik Melati

About the photographer Fairuz Othman is a self-taught photographer, with a career spanning more than 10 years documenting the lives of ordinary people and the landscape in which they live in. He has made it his mission to tell the stories of local communities through his images to encourage conversations and knowledge sharing.

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WARISAN | Masakan Melayu Asli

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Khazanah

Kulinari

Bagi Siti Li Dining, masakan Melayu asli adalah warisan yang wajib dipertahankan.

Teks Alexandra Wong | Terjemahan Yeo Li Shian | Foto SooPhye

Heirloom Cuisine. Siti Li Dining has emerged as a custodian for Malay heritage cuisine.

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Masakan Melayu Asli | WARISAN

3. Pengasas Restoran Siti Li Dining, Shareen Ramli (kiri) dan Siti Kader Siti Li Dining founders, Shareen Ramli (left) and Siti Kader

1 2 Di satu lokasi di Damansara Heights, Restoran Siti Li Dining yang baru dibuka pada September lalu, mula terkenal sebagai antara destinasi wajib bagi peminat-peminat masakan Melayu asli. Buktinya, mana-mana pelanggan Melayu generasi lama yang pernah berkunjung ke restoran Siti Li pasti mengakui keenakan masakannya yang menepati citarasa orangorang lama seperti asam pedas ikan, laksa Johor, sup tulang, cekodok pisang dan nasi kahwin koboi.

Popular dengan kepelbagaian citarasanya, masakan tradisional Melayu juga terkenal kerana kaedah penyediannya yang memerihkan. Walaupun terdapat lambakan restoran Melayu di negara ini, kebanyakannya masih belum benar-benar menepati selera peminat masakan Melayu tradisional.

Maka lahirlah Restoran Siti Li Dining yang menawarkan masakan Melayu asli.

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Since opening in the gentrified suburb of Damansara Heights last September, Siti Li has earned a reputation as one of the most authentic Malay dining destinations in town. For proof, just ask the many older-generation Malays who flock here for their fix of old-time favourites such as asam pedas ikan, laksa Johor, sup tulang, cekodok pisang and nasi kahwin koboi.

Founders Siti Kader and Shareen Ramli, who entered each other’s lives when Shareen’s father married Siti, bonded over their memories of their respective late mothers’ cooking. By fateful coincidence, Siti lost her mother in the same year that Shareen’s mother passed on.

Siti recalls, “From a young age, my mum taught me the importance of treating food with respect, from the ingredients and cooking methods right down to the way food is served with plates and cutlery laid out properly on the table.”

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WARISAN | Masakan Melayu Asli

5 4.–6. Bahan mentah berkualiti digunakan dalam setiap hidangan, dan melibatkan proses penyediaan yang memerihkan Premium, quality ingredients are used in each dish and often prepared through a laborious process

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Semuanya bermula apabila pengasasnya, Siti Kader dan Shareen Ramli mula berkenalan ketika ayah Shareen mengahwini Siti.

Hubungan yang terbina menjadi lebih erat apabila kedua-duanya merindui keenakan masakan arwah ibu masing-masing. Lagipun, mereka juga kehilangan ibu kesayangan pada tahun yang sama.

“Sejak kecil, arwah mak ajar saya supaya sentiasa menghormati makanan. Daripada aspek pemilihan bahan-bahan, cara penyediaan sehinggalah cara menghidang makanan dengan susunan pinggan dan kutleri yang betul di atas meja makan. Segalanya dititikberatkan,” kata Siti apabila mengenang kembali memori lama.

Rumah Shareen juga sering menjadi lokasi untuk menikmati sajian bersama.

Seingatnya, dia dan adik perempuannya banyak menghabiskan masa menyiapkan juadah popiah dan karipap di bawah pengawasan arwah ibu mereka.

Oleh kerana minat yang mendalam terhadap bidang masakan, mereka membuka Smokin’ Salma’s – pembekal juadah karipap dan murtabak komersil. Bagi mendapatkan respons pasaran terhadap resipi tradisional arwah ibu Siti, mereka banyak bereksperimentasi dengan resipi di sebuah studio makanan. “Bermula dengan menu asas – nasi lemak, laksa Johor dan nasi kahwin koboi (sajian nasi berghee yang dihidang bersama ayam masak merah), kami banyak belajar daripada kesilapan dan memperbaiki resipi sedikit demi sedikit,” kata Shareen.

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Selepas dua tahun beroperasi, akhirnya mereka berpindah ke lokasi sekarang yang hampir tiga kali ganda lebih luas dan mampu menampung sehingga 55 orang pelanggan. Meja-meja yang berwarna terang untuk menikmati sajian bersama menawarkan suasana yang cukup menarik dan wajib dikongsi dengan peminat.

Maka tidak hairanlah Siti Li menjadi tarikan golongan muda. “Cekodok kami kini menjadi satu ketagihan dikalangan hipster,” ujar Shareen. Tambahnya lagi: “Kami bangga dapat menarik minat orang muda untuk menghayati masakan Melayu sebenar. Ini telah membuka mata ramai orang kerana majoriti orang muda sekarang mungkin belum pernah merasai masakan Melayu asli.”

Bagi Shareen, mereka juga perlu mendidik pelanggan-pelanggan baharu yang kerap membandingkan harga dan menu mereka dengan gerai-gerai di tepi jalan. “Restoran kami mengkhusus dalam masakan Melayu asli. Banyak yang telah dilaburkan dan bukan segalanya boleh dilihat oleh semua orang.

Masalahnya, ramai yang tidak sedar bahawa masakan Melayu tidak semestinya murah,” tekannya lagi.

Siti pula memberitahu: “Untuk nasi lemak kami, hanya beras Basmati yang telah dikukus dan dididih terlebih dahulu digunakan. Lebih menyihatkan. Rempah ratus pun dipanggang sendiri dan bukannya menggunakan bumbu siap. Gula melaka yang lebih mahal pula digunakan untuk menyedapkan sambal ikan bilis kami. Hasilnya lebih enak beraroma dan berperisa.”

Likewise, Shareen’s house used to be where everyone wanted to eat; she and her sister spent many happy hours making popiah (spring rolls) and curry puffs under their mother’s watchful eye.

Their shared passion for food prompted the ladies to start Smokin’ Salma’s, a business supplying commercial murtabak and curry puffs, followed by an experimental stint in a food studio, where they tested the market with recipes that Siti learned from her mother.

“From a base menu of nasi lemak, laksa Johor (noodles in a creamy seafood broth) and nasi kahwin koboi (an indulgent rice dish cooked in ghee and served with a chicken recipe known as ayam masak merah), we built on the menu and learned what worked,” says Shareen.

Two years later, the duo moved into their current space, capable of accommodating 55 people, nearly three times the previous capacity.

Sporting bright colours and communal tables, Siti Li is inviting and Instagrammable, which may have helped it acquire a whole generation of new fans. "Our cekodok (banana fritters) has become a cult hit among hipsters,” declares Shareen. “Beyond that, we are glad to have sparked their interest in exploring what classic Malay cuisine is all about. It’s eye-opening because a lot of them don’t have recent memories of it.”

On the flip side, their biggest challenge is educating newcomers who compare their offerings – and prices – to street food. Shareen points out, “This is a speciality restaurant and

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we invest in a lot of things and processes that people don’t see. But most people have not been exposed to the fact that Malay food doesn’t mean cheap.”

Siti elaborates, “We use Basmati parboiled rice, which is healthier, for our nasi lemak. We roast our own spices instead of buying bumbu (premade commercial spices). And instead of white sugar, we use the more expensive gula melaka (palm sugar) in our sambal ikan bilis (anchovy chilli paste) because it gives a smokier, more intense flavour.”

Certain ingredients need to be specially sourced. Siti Li buys gula melaka from a Malay community in Batam, while beef and fish come from FELDA farms and Koperasi Nelayan, respectively. By giving them a regular income, Siti Li does its part to empower small traders and artisans who are part of the country’s Malay culinary heritage.

Is it worth the trouble? Their customers think so. For every customer who complains their nasi lemak is expensive, there is the story of another who keeps coming back because Siti Li’s cooking reminds him of his grandmother’s.

Siti says firmly, “My mum taught me that with the right ingredients, you can make magic. I am not compromising on that. Malay cooking is something unique, and I want to properly represent it.” ■

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Malah, sesetengah bekalan bahan mentahnya juga diperolehi daripada sumber tertentu.

Misalnya, bekalan gula melaka mereka dibekalkan oleh satu komuniti Melayu di Batam.

Bekalan daging lembu dan ikan dari ladangladang FELDA dan Koperasi Nelayan. Selain membantu mereka menjana pendapatan, Siti Li juga memperkasakan golongan pengusaha kecil-kecilan dan artisan ini yang menjadi sebahagian daripada warisan kulinari masyarakat Melayu asli.

Menerusi inisiatif murni ini, bilangan pembekal Siti Li adalah antara 20 hingga 30 peratus lebih ramai daripada kebanyakan kedai makanan yang setaraf dengannya.

Jadi, berbaloikah semua ini? Bagi sesetengah pelanggannya, memang berbaloi. Bagi yang menganggap nasi lemak Siti Li mahal, jangan terkejut jika ada pelanggan yang tetap setia kerana masakan Siti Li mengingatkannya kepada arwah neneknya.

“Mak selalu berkata, masakan tentu sedap jika bahannya betul! Jadi, saya tidak akan berkompromi dalam hal ini. Masakan Melayu memang unik dan saya mahu pelanggan merasai masakan yang seasli mungkin,” kata Siti. ■

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Making socially conscious choices also means that Siti Li probably has 20 to 30 percent more suppliers than most food and beverage outlets of its size.

Rasailah keenakan masakan bufet khas daripada Siti Li bermula 9 Mei hingga 3 Jun 2019. Antara menu pilihan khas daripada Semenanjung selatan termasuk telur itik masak lemak dan masakan dakwat sotong. Selain itu, biskut sugi, biskut ranggup kelapa emas, biskut badam labu dan kuih bangkit keju juga boleh diperolehi.

From 9 May to 3 June, Siti Li will prepare a special buffet showcasing southern Peninsula specialities such as masak lemak telur itik and squid ink dishes. Sugee cookies, pineapple tarts, golden coconut crunch, cheese bangkit and pumpkin almond cookies will also be available for sale.

SITI LI DINING | 15 Jalan Setiakasih 5, Bukit Damansara, 50490 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia | Tel: 603-2011 2220

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GIZMOS+GADGETS

Our Pick Of Gadgets To Have For more gadget selections, visit goingplacesmagazine.com

Fashionable Collaboration The recently released Beats x Sacai wireless earphones take inspiration from jewellery and merge it with the everyday utility of technology. They come in three whimsical colourways, with each sporting customisable beads that can be attached to the neckband to match a person’s unique aesthetic. goingplacesmagazine.com | 60 | May 2019

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Loud & Clear Samsung’s Galaxy Buds are ergonomically designed and come with nifty features.

The Quick Ambient Sound technology allows users to hear their surroundings even with the buds being worn. A charging case supports wireless charging and can hold up to seven hours of charge.

The Nokia 210 is a handphone that brings back memories. It features a classic look with a coloured polycarbonate shell, brick form and physical number keys. The 1020mAh battery is claimed to be able to last for up to 20 days, offering connectivity without worries of downtime.

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Visually Stunning The latest iteration of Dell’s XPS 13 is bright and vibrant.

The 13-inch notebook has been remastered and now comes with an HD webcam at the top of the display.

An anti-reflective, 400-nit brightness screen provides for the freedom of endless entertainment even while outdoors. dell.com.my

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The Breitling Premier Bentley Centenary Limited Edition watch celebrates fine watchmaking and luxury motoring. The design is particularly eyecatching, with an elegant brown elm burl dial with black sub-dials and a movement visible through a unique transparent caseback. breitling.com

Streetwise Inspiration Virgil Abloh embraces the fluidity of New York City’s youth culture in his Spring/ Summer 2019 Off-White menswear collection. From standout graphics and structured silhouettes and textures to a strong use of denim, it places an emphasis on skate culture straight off the streets. off---white.com

Fun & Whimsical H&M has teamed up with Paris-based artist Nathalie Lete for a fantasyinspired kids’ collection. It includes a wide range of vibrant T-shirts, jackets, jeans, dresses, jumpsuits, shorts and swimsuits, all in a colourful animal and floral print that is sure to fire up the imagination. hm.com

Sultry Sleek Alia Bastamam is taking a walk through the gardens of ancient Babylon for 2019. The designs are classic yet bold, featuring bright reds tempered with desert hues and sky blues. Soft curves of exposed shoulders and well-drawn lines of bare legs further set the tone for sensuality. aliabastamam.com

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The Globetrotter’s Styling Guide

Summer Loving Pomelo is journeying down the Mediterranean coast with its latest collection.

Named ‘Under The Tuscan Sun’, it embodies the true essence of summer style, offering lightweight fabrics from pure cotton to linen – all in an array of bold colours, citrus prints and sunny florals.

From Studio To Street The Under Armour Breathe Trainer offers the best of both worlds. Whether for casual everyday wear or intense workouts, the shoe performs. It has a stretch mesh upper that is lightweight and breathable, plus an elastic lacing system that wraps around the foot for a locked-down fit.

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Modern Grace The Umma Essentials modestwear designs focus on contemporary fashion for everyday wear, comprising timeless and modern pieces that can be mixed and matched with ease. Each garment is designed with comfort in mind without compromising on style. umma.my

Warm Radiance Swarovski’s jewellery designs for the current season take inspiration from ancient Mediterranean cultures. There is a natural ease to the intricate, embellished pieces, with a colour palette comprising rich golden tones, as well as terracotta and earthy pink hues. swarovski.com

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SPECIAL FEATURE

Palm oil is more than just a Let’s take a rich source of tocotrienols. look at some of them: There are other substances in the vegetable oil that also lend a lot of health benefits.

Plants contain unique substances, called phytonutrients, which are believed to provide health benefits such as protection from certain diseases while boosting heart health. Research has uncovered a considerable amount of phytonutrients in palm oil.

Crude palm oil is said to be one of the richest natural plant sources of 13 different types of carotenoids, the substances that give palm oil its orange-reddish colour. Red palm oil is a rich source of phytonutrients – α- (alpha), β- (beta) and ϒ- (gamma) carotenoids are converted into vitamin A in the body.

Beta-carotene can prevent LDL cholesterol – the bad cholesterol – from being oxidised, which increases the risk of coronary heart disease. Research increasingly suggests that some carotenes may protect from certain cancers, such as breast cancer.

Apart from carotene, palm oil is also a rich source of phytonutrients such as phytosterols, which are well-known for their ability to help lower cholesterol levels. They are frequently added to foods traditionally known to be high in fats (such as margarine and butter) to reduce the total cholesterol and bad cholesterol content.

Squalene, the substance mostly found in shark liver oil, can also be obtained from plant sources including palm oil.

It not only helps to inhibit cholesterol production, thus reducing cholesterol levels and providing a boost to heart health, it also helps reduce the risk of certain cancers such as skin cancer.

Phytonutrients found present in small portions in palm oil are Phospholipids, Coenzyme Q10 and Polyphenolics. Phospholipids promote and support better nerve function and improve memory and brain function as we age. They can be useful to pregnant women to help support the memory and brain development of the baby. Coenzyme Q10 boosts energy production by the body and protects from cell damage caused by free radicals and other by-products of metabolism. Polyphenolics inhibit oxidation of bad cholesterol, thus promoting better heart health.

They also protect from cancers such as prostate cancer and breast cancer.

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Inside Malaysia Airlines

65 News & Updates

Continuing To Prosper The oneworld alliance of 13 world-leading airlines, which includes Malaysia Airlines, recently celebrated its 20th anniversary at a special town hall session held at the South Support Zone in Sepang. Malaysia is the first outside of the United Kingdom to host a series of town halls that oneworld has planned throughout the year for staff of member airlines. Present during the event were oneworld Chief Executive Officer Rob Gurney and senior colleagues from the oneworld Managing Company, as they shared how the alliance is undergoing a radical transformation.

The event was also attended by Malaysia Airlines’ Chief Executive Officer Captain Izham Ismail, with staff singing Happy Birthday to oneworld to commemorate its anniversary, after which pulut kuning (yellow sticky rice) was served as a substitute for a birthday cake.

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INSIDE MALAYSIA AIRLINES

Rewarding Excellence Winners of Malaysia Aviation Group’s (MAG) Anugerah WOW 2019, comprising four outstanding individuals and three phenomenal teams, were celebrated like champions at a football-themed event held recently at the South Support Zone in Sepang. The event saw friendly matches as well as commentators, marshals and referees livening up the atmosphere. Players from the Malaysian national football squad, Team Harimau Malaya, made an appearance, going up against MAG’s very own Team Musang Berapi in a friendly onstage match. Anugerah WOW, short for ‘Way of Working’, is an initiative by the airline to honour and recognise committed employees who went above and beyond the call of duty, be it in operational excellence or customer satisfaction.

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A Beautiful Partnership Malaysia Airlines is proud to be the official airline partner for the Football Association of Malaysia. Aside from being named the official airline for Team Harimau Malaya and Harimau Muda, the two-year partnership will also see both parties working together on marketing and promotional activities. Malaysia Airlines sponsored flights for Harimau Malaya during the AFF Suzuki Cup Final.

“Just like the athletes, Malaysia Airlines is the nation’s flag bearer across the world. This partnership signifies our overall support for the development of sports for the country, which transcends race, religion, age and cultural differences,” says CEO Captain Izham Ismail. Malaysia Airlines has also been a strong supporter of various sports-related initiatives, including sponsorships for national divers Nur Dhabitah Sabri and Pandelela Rinong, as well as paragliding athlete Nadiah Wafa.

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Amal, the Hajj and Umrah pilgrimage arm of Malaysia Airlines, has signed an agreement with Andalusia Travel & Tours to increase the number of Umrah charter flights to Madinah and Jeddah, with up to 102 flights during the Umrah season from 19 September to 1 June 2020, an increase of 48 percent from the current Umrah season. The contract is an addendum to an agreement between the two companies for a three-year collaboration signed in April 2018. Amal will be utilising the spacious A380-800 aircraft, with unique pilgrim centric in-flight features such as talbiyah, doa musafir, azan, tazkirah, and miqat announcements onboard as well as specialised amenity kits offering pilgrims an experience underpinned by the airline’s promise of Malaysian Hospitality.

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A380-800 No. of aircraft 6 | Passenger Seating 494 Length 72.72 m | Wingspan 79.75 m | Height 24.09 m B777-200 Max. Cruising Speed 1,102 km/h

No. of aircraft 6 | Passenger Seating 286 Length 66.80 m | Wingspan 64.75 m | HeightATR 17.0572-500 m Max. Cruising Speed 944 km/h

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A330-300 No. of aircraft 15 | Passenger Seating 283 A380-800 B777-200 Length 63.66 m | Wingspan 60.30 m | Height 16.79 m Max. Cruising Speed 980 km/h

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No. of aircraft 6ATR | Passenger 72-500 Seating 287 Length 58.82 m | Wingspan 60.30 m | Height 17.39 m Max. Cruising Speed 880 km/h

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Firefly No. of aircraft 12 | Passenger Seating 72 Firefly Length 27.05 m | Wingspan 27.17 m | Height 7.65 m Max. Cruising Speed 510 km/h

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SAFETY + SERVICE INFO

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

ENTERTAINMENT

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

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

ONBOARD CONNECTION Laptop power points are fitted on First and Business Class seats.

USB CHARGING Available on selected aircraft type (A350-900 and A330-200).

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.

FOOD & BEVERAGE All food served is halal. Special meals can be prepared with 24-hour notice. First and Business Class guests may use Chef-on-Call services to book meals 24 hours prior to departure on selected flights. Alcoholic drinks are available on flights over three hours to passengers above the age of 21. Our cabin crew reserve the right to decline serving and selling alcohol to any passenger who appears intoxicated. Consumption of personal alcoholic drinks is prohibited.

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

WHEELCHAIR ASSISTANCE Wheelchair requests must be made through the Global Customer Contact Centre and/or Ticket Office and/or Malaysia Airlines appointed travel agents at least 48 hours prior to departure.

Contact the call centre at 1-300-88-3000 for more information.

UNACCOMPANIED MINOR (UMNR) POLICY We provide assistance for children aged five to 14 years old travelling alone, with 24-hour advance request.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Earn and redeem Enrich Miles on all oneworld member airlines Earn Tier points on all eligible oneworld flights Access to Business Class priority check-in Access to preferred or pre-reserved seating Priority on waitlists and when on standby Access to Business Class lounges Priority boarding

Exploring the world has never been easier. If you’re planning to visit three, four, five or more continents in a single trip, booking a oneworld Explorer fare is the simpler way to travel around the world. Select routes, plan stopovers, and book your itinerary by searching global travel options that fit your needs.

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HANDSET INSTRUCTIONS

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

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Entertainment

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FILM REVIEWS

WANT HELP WITH WHAT TO WATCH THIS MONTH? FILMMAKER AND DIRECTOR KAM RASLAN MAKES THE CASE FOR THESE MOVIES.

with his politics, but his movies are invariably a directing and acting masterclass.

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THE MULE Clint Eastwood has acted in 72 movies and TV shows since 1955 and directed 40 movies (Quentin Tarantino has only directed nine), including Unforgiven and Million Dollar Baby, both of which won Oscars for Best Picture and Best Director. The Mule might be his last as an actor (he hasn’t decided yet; it depends if there is a good script for an 89-year-old).

Beginning his long career in Sergio Leone’s spaghetti Westerns, he was quite simply the coolest man in the world but he hasn’t been afraid to show himself growing old.

In The Mule, he plays an until-recently successful, happy-go-lucky flower-grower but neglectful husband and father (he forgot to go to his own daughter’s wedding). But now he is broke. “Damn Internet ruins everything,” he says as he puts his meagre belongings into the back of his rusty old truck. In a desperate attempt to make some money and to make amends with his family, he agrees to become a drug mule, driving bags of drugs to distant towns. An old man, once a pillar of polite society, has been reduced to breaking the laws he always lived by. But he’s making good and easy money. Steadily and inexorably, Clint Eastwood, the director, cranks up the pressure.

Clint Eastwood is a genuinely great filmmaker who builds moving character studies and tense drama without the wild histrionics of, say, Quentin Tarantino, and because he can always recruit a stellar cast, it’s easy to forget that his movies have a relatively small budget. I don’t always agree

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THE NAMESAKE

GLASS Director M. Night Shyamalan is a rarity because since his remarkable 1999 debut The Sixth Sense (“I see dead people”), he has created his own genre. His movies have elements of horror and thrillers, but they are also unsettling, sinister and ancient. His genre is the supernatural.

It’s unsurprising that he explores between and across genres because although he is an American, he was born in the small south Indian French exclave of Puducherry before growing up in Philadelphia, one of America’s oldest cities, which has been the backdrop for nearly all his films. And while crossing genres, he also created a group of superheroes, which he has now brought together in Glass.

In Unbreakable (2000), Bruce Willis is an ordinary man who discovers he cannot be hurt after surviving a train crash and is pitted against Samuel L. Jackson, whose bones break easily but whose devilishly intelligent mind makes him untouchable. In Split (2016), James McAvoy plays a very confused sadist inhabited by 24 separate personalities. In Glass, they are all brought together in a lunatic asylum and toyed with by Samuel L. Jackson, who also toys with the whole superhero genre, and we meet a sinister power that attempts to control them and us as well. Glass is a satisfying continuation of M. Night Shyamalan’s world.

And it even has a nod to the Nakatomi building of Die Hard. How many more genres will he cross?

One of the great things about flying is that it gives one a chance to catch up on classic movies. Indian-American director Mira Nair does not make enough movies, but she has a unique quality because of her Indian heritage and interests and because she is a rare female director. Her movies have shown a great interest in the Indian diasporic experience and generational change. In Mississippi Masala, an Indian family is culturally adrift after being transported from East Africa to, well, Mississippi. Who else makes movies about that?

The Namesake, based on the novel by Jhumpa Lahiri, tells of a thoroughly Americanised young man attempting to chart his own path and understand his roots as he is pulled and pushed by his increasingly Bengali parents who took the family to America in the first place, the spur having been a train crash. Interestingly, both M. Night Shyamalan’s Unbreakable and The Namesake hinge on a train crash.

If you didn’t watch The Namesake when it came out, now’s your chance. It’s a captivating study of not only the Indian diaspora but the choices many of us find ourselves making to understand our roots in a culturally globalised world.

The Mule, Glass and The Namesake are playing onboard. Check your in-flight entertainment system for channel information.

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NEW THIS MONTH

AQUAMAN JASON MOMOA, AMBER HEARD, WILLEM DAFOE, PATRICK WILSON PG-13 / / 143 mins / Action, Adventure, Fantasy / E, J, K, E+

THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING LOUIS ASHBOURNE SERKIS, DENISE GOUGH, DEAN CHAUMOO PG / 120 mins / Action, Adventure, Family/ E, E+

THE MULE

GLASS

BRADLEY COOPER, CLINT EASTWOOD, MANNY MONTANA R / / 116 mins / Crime, Drama, Thriller / E, J, K, E+

JAMES MCAVOY, BRUCE WILLIS, SAMUEL L. JACKSON, SARAH PAULSON PG-13 / / 129 mins / Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller/ J, E+

Earl is a horticulturist and veteran who is estranged from his family and struggling to survive financially. Desperate for money, he begins working as a “mule” transporting cocaine for a Mexican drug cartel across Illinois. Earl becomes successful and cashes in on his efforts, but when an eager DEA agent starts to probe, Earl’s life is put on the line.

Superhuman vigilante David Dunn tracks down Kevin Wendell Crumb, a madman with multiple personalities. During a public brawl, both are arrested and taken to an institution for the criminally insane. There, Dunn meets his archenemy, Elijah Price. The trio must work together to escape the asylum and from a psychiatrist who is out to prove they do not possess superhuman abilities.

HINDI

The origin tale of Aquaman, heir to the underwater kingdom of Atlantis. Aquaman faces trials and tribulations as he leads his people against his half-brother, Orm, who seeks to unite the seven underwater kingdoms to wage war against the surface world. It is time Aquaman embraces his destiny and fights to become king of the underwater world.

Alex is a 12 year old boy struggling to adapt to life at his new school when he stumbles upon the mystical sword Excalibur. A story that is a twist of the Arthurian legend taking place in the modern world, Alex must rally his friends and join forces with the wizard Merlin to stop the wicked enchantress Morgana from unleashing darkness upon the world.

BEST OF MALAYSIA

CHINESE

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KARANBIR HUNDAL, ERRA FAZIRA, MIKE LUCOCK PG-13 / / 120 mins / Drama / ML, E+

Police officers Sani and Khai are on a drug bust operation that takes them to a remote island off the coast of East Malaysia.

A group of terrorists led by Hafsyam Jauhari descends upon the island and takes an entire village hostage, with Sani and Khai’s party caught in the mix.

It is up to the duo to free the hostages and take down the terrorists.

STEPHY TANG, GRACE CHAN, SING LAM, NEO YAU, LARINE TANG PG-13 / / 100 mins / Drama, Comedy / M, E+

K.K. KHANNA, ARUN KUMARAN, JASMINE MICHAEL PG-13 / / 150 mins / Romance / E+

Tech-savvy nerds Ang and Jay chance upon the scene of a security van’s cash spill but are intercepted by an off-duty police officer before they can help themselves to the loot. Driven by a sense of righteousness, the duo, together with their anonymous online pals on the Golden Forum, investigate the incident, only to find they have uncovered a scandal.

All Might and Deku receive an invitation to I-Expo, the world’s leading exhibition of quirky abilities and innovative hero items, held on a floating island.

The island’s security system is breached by villains who set in motion a plan to hold everyone hostage. The Hero Association must act quickly to save the island and its residents.

RATINGS:

G / U General audience. Suitable for all ages.

PG P arental guidance recommended. Some content may not be suitable for children.

PG-13 Parental guidance strongly recommended. Some content may be inappropriate for children under 13 years of age.

15 Suitable for audiences aged 15 years and above.

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R R estricted. Not suitable for audiences under 17 years of age.

NR Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive. Viewer discretion is advised.

Programmes with Malaysian content.

Award-winning movies/programmes.

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HOLLYWOOD

सर / SIR

VIVEK GOMBER, GEETANJALI KULKARNI, TILLOTAMA SHOME PG-13 / / 99 mins / Drama, Romance / E+

Ratna, a young widow from a remote village, moves to Mumbai to become a live-in maid to Ashwin, a wealthy and handsome bachelor reeling from a failed engagement. Before long, Ashwin finds himself falling in love with Ratna but their societal differences do not make it easy for the two to connect, leading to tensions.

LANGUAGES: A Arabic / D Danish / E English / ES Spanish / F French / G German / H Hindi / I Italian / IN Indonesian / J Japanese / K Korean / M Mandarin / ML Malay / T Tamil / TA Tagalog

SUBTITLES: A+ Arabic / C+ Chinese / E+ English / J+ Japanese / M+ Malay

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THE BIRTH OF A NATION R / / 120 mins / Biography, Drama, History / E, J

MR & MRS SMITH PG-13 / / 120 mins / Action, Comedy, Crime / E, E+, C+

New AQUAMAN JASON MOMOA, AMBER HEARD, WILLEM DAFOE PG-13 / / 143 mins / Action, Adventure, Fantasy / E, J, K, E+

PANDAS KRISTEN BELL, WEN LEI BI, RONG HOU G / 43 mins / Documentary / E

CAN YOU EVER FORGIVE ME? MELISSA MCCARTHY, RICHARD E. GRANT, DOLLY WELLS R / / 106 mins / Biography, Comedy, Crime / E, E+

THE NUN DEMIAN BICHIIR, TAISSA FARMIGA, JONAS BLOQUET R / / 96 mins / Horror, Mystery, Thriller / E, C+

INDEPENDENCE DAY: RESURGENCE PG-13 / / 120 mins / Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi / E, J, E+

21 DAYS UNDER THE SKY NR / / 70 mins / Documentary / E, J, E+

EDDIE THE EAGLE PG-13 / / 106 mins / Biography, Comedy, Drama / E, J

THE NAMESAKE PG-13 / / 122 mins / Drama / E

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New THE MULE BRADLEY COOPER, CLINT EASTWOOD, MANNY MONTANA R / / 116 mins / Crime, Drama, Thriller / E, J, K, E+

THE HATE YOU GIVE AMANDLA STENBERG, REGINA HALL, RUSSELL HORNSBY PG-13 / / 133 mins / Drama, Thriller / E, E+

BOHEMIAN RHAPSODY RAMI MALEK, LUCY BOYNTON, GWILYM LEE PG-13/ / 134 mins / Biography, Drama, Music / E, E+

THE PREDATOR (2018) BOYD HOLBROOK, TREVANTE RHODES, JACOB TREMBLAY R / / 107 mins / Action, Adventure, Horror / E, E+

WATER FOR ELEPHANTS PG-13 / / 120 mins / Drama, Romance / E, J For the complete list of Favourites, please refer to your in-flight entertainment system.

AWARD-WINNING MOVIES

New THE KID WHO WOULD BE KING LOUIS ASHBOURNE SERKIS, DENISE GOUGH, DEAN CHAUMOO PG / 120 mins / Action, Adventure, Family / E, E+

A STAR IS BORN BRADLEY COOPER, LADY GAGA, ANDREW SILVERSTEIN, DAVE CHAPPELLE, SAM ELLIOTT R / / 135 mins / Drama, Music, Romance / E, J, K, E+

SMALLFOOT CHANNING TATUM, JAMES CORDEN, ZENDAYA PG / 96 mins / Animation, Children/Family / E

New GLASS JAMES MCAVOY, BRUCE WILLIS, SAMUEL L. JACKSON PG-13 / / 129 mins / Drama, Sci-Fi, Thriller / E, J, E+

CRAZY RICH ASIANS CONSTANCE WU, HENRY GOLDING, MICHELLE YEOH, GEMMA CHAN PG-13 / / 120 mins / Comedy, Romance / E, C+

FANTASTIC BEASTS: THE CRIMES OF GRINDELWALD EDDIE REDMAYNE, KATHERINE WATERSTON, DAN FOGLER, ALISON SUDOL, JUDE LAW, JOHNNY DEPP, EZRA MILLER PG-13 / 134 mins / Fantasy, Adventure, Family / E, J, K, E+

BAD TIMES AT THE EL ROYAL JEFF BRIDGES, CYNTHIA ERIVO, DAKOTA JOHNSON, JON HAMM, CAILEE SPAENY, LEWIS PULLMAN, CHRIS HEMSWORTH R / / 140 mins / American Neo-noir Mystery, Thriller / E

CREED II MICHAEL B. JORDAN, SYLVESTER STALLONE, TESSA THOMPSON PG-13 / / 130 mins / Drama, Sports / E, J, K, E+

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WIDOWS VIOLA DAVIS, MICHELLE RODRIGUEZ, ELIZABETH DEBICKI R / / 129 mins / Crime, Drama, Thriller / E, J, E+

LEGO DC COMICS SUPER HEROES: THE FLASH JAMES ARNOLD TAYLOR, KATE MICUCCI, KEVIN MICHAEL RICHARDSON NR / 78 mins / Animation, Action, Sci-Fi / E

ARGO BEN AFFLECK, BRYAN CRANSTON, JOHN GOODMAN R / / 116 mins / Drama, Thriller / E, J, K, C+

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

MIKE AND DAVE NEED WEDDING DATES ZAC EFRON, ANNA KENDRICK R / / 98 mins / Adventure, Comedy, Romance / E, E+

THE SHAWSHANK REDEMPTION TIM ROBBINS, MORGAN FREEMAN, BOB GUNTON R / / 142 mins / Crime, Drama / E, J, K

THE LION KING MATTHEW BRODERICK, JEREMY IRONS, JAMES EARL JONES G / 78 mins /Animation, Adventure, Drama / E, C+

THE HOBBIT: AN UNEXPECTED JOURNEY MARTIN FREEMAN, IAN MCKELLEN, RICHARD ARMITAGE PG-13 / /169 mins / Adventure, Fantasy / E, K

STOKER MIA WASIKOWSKA, NICOLE KIDMAN, MATTHEW GOODE R / / 99 mins / Drama, Mystery, Thriller / E, K, C+

RUBY SPARKS PAUL DANO, ZOE KAZAN R / / 104 mins / Comedy, Drama, Fantasy / E

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

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MOVIES

CHINESE

JAPANESE

TAMIL

HINDI

TANGISAN AKINABALU YURI MEJAL, SYAIFUL, PHANTHEGEROW PG-13 / / 120 mins / Action / E+

起底组 / KEYBOARD WARRIORS STEPHY TANG, GRACE CHAN, SING LAM, NEO YAU PG-13 / / 100 mins / Drama, Comedy / E+

人魚の眠る家 / THE HOUSE WHERE THE MERMAID SLEEPS RINA KAWAEI, KEIKO MATSUZAKA, PG-13 / / 120 mins / Drama / E+

ந ீ ய ும் நான ும் /

स र / SIR VIVEK GOMBER , GEETANJALI KULKARNI , TILLOTAMA SHOME PG-13 / / 99 mins / Drama, Romance / E+

POLIS EVO 2 SHAHEIZY SAM, ZIZAN RAZAK, ERRA FAZIRA, MIKE LUCOCK, RALINE SHAH PG-13 / / 120 mins / Drama / E+

天氣預爆 / AIRPOCALYPSE

世界でいちばん長い写真 / THE LONGEST PHOTO IN THE WORLD MAHIRO TAKASUGI , RINA TAKEDA , HONOKA MATSUMOTO PG-13 / / 103 mins / Drama / E+

கடைக்க ுட்ட ி ச ிங ்கம்

क ा र व ां / KARWAAN IRRFAN KHAN, DULQUER SALMAAN, MITHILA PALKAR, AMALA AKKINENI PG-13 / / 99 mins / Comedy, Drama / E+

SHAWN, JENNIFER DU, XIAO SHENYANG PG-13 / / 117 mins / Action, Adventure, Comedy / E+

THE HANTUS ALIF SATAR, FAIZAL HUSSEIN, HANNAH DELISHA, KHATIJAH TAN PG-13 / / 115 mins / Comedy, Romance / E+

BERANI JADI PAPA DATO’ AWIE, RYKARL ISKANDAR, UNGKU HARIZ PG-13 / / 90 mins / Family, Drama / E+

HARI TERAKHIR SEORANG PENGURUS REMY ISHAK, SUSAN LANKESTER , NADIYA NISAA PG-13 / / 98 mins / Comedy , Drama / E+

KOREAN 미쓰백 / MISS BAEK HAN JI MIN , LEE HEE JUN , KWON SO HYUN, KIM SHI-A, BAEK SOO-JANG PG-13 / / 98 mins / Drama / E+

명당 / FENGSHUI CHO SEUNG-WOO, JI SUNG, KIM SUNG-KYUN, BAEK YOON-SIK, MOON CHAE-WON PG-13 / / 126 mins / Drama, History / E+

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/ KADAIKUTTY SINGAM KARTHI, SATHYARAJ, SAYYESHAA SAIGAL PG-13 / / 149 mins / Action, Drama / E+

ASAKO I & II MASAHIRO HIGASHIDE, ERIKA KARATA, MASAHIRO HIGASHIDE, SAIRI ITÔ PG-13 / / 120 mins / Drama / E+

僕のヒーローアカデミア / MY 我不是药神 / DYING

TO SURVIVE ZHENG XU, YIWEI ZHOU, CHUANJUN WANG, ZHUO TAN, YANHUI WANG PG-13 / / 117 mins / Drama, Comedy / E+

无双 / PROJECT GUTENBERG CHOW YUN-FAT, AARON KWOK PG-13 / / 131 mins / Action, Crime / E+

HERO ACADEMIA MOVIE DAIKI YAMASHITA, KENTA MIYAKE, AYANE SAKURA, NOBUHIKO OKAMOTO PG-13 / / 96 mins / Animation / E+

ब ध ा ई ह ो / BADHAAI HO ரய ில் பயணங ்கள ் /

RAIL PAYANANGAL SHALINI BALASUNDRAM, KABIL GANESAN, YAWANES ROBERT PG-13 / / 130 mins / Romance Drama / E+

万引き家族 / SHOPLIFTERS

センセイ君主 / MY

INDONESIAN

TAGALOG

இமைக்க நொடிகள ் /

IMAIKKA NODIGAL NAYANTHARA, ATHARVAA MURALI, ANURAG KASHYAP, RAASHI KHANNA PG-13 / / 157 mins / Crime, Drama, Thriller / E+

அச ்சம் தவ ிர /

ATCHAM THAVIR GANA, UTHAYA, GEETHA, AANANTHA, RABBIT MAC, GANA PRAGASAM PG-13 / / 130 mins / Thriller / E+,

ROMPIS (CHEESE ROMANCE ) ARBANI YAZIZ, ADINDA AZANI, UMAI SHAHAB, BEBY TSABINA PG-13 / / 99 mins / Romance / E+

AYUSHMANN KHURRANA, SANYA MALHOTRA, NEENA GUPTA, GAJRAJ RAO PG-13 / / 113 mins / Comedy, Drama / E+

र ा ज ़ी / RAAZI ALIA BHATT, VICKY KAUSHAL, JAIDEEP AHLAWAT, RAJIT KAPUR, SHISHIR SHARMA PG-13 / / 115 mins / Romance, Drama / E+

LILY FRANKY, SAKURA ANDÔ, MAYU MATSUOKA, KAIRI JYO, MIYU SASAKI PG-13 / / 120 mins / Drama, Crime / E+

TEACHER, MY LOVE RYOMA TAKEUCHI, MINAMI HAMABE, TAIKI SATO, RINA KAWAEI, YUA SHINKAWA PG-13 / / 96 mins / Romance, Comedy / E+

सू र म ा / SOORMA DILJIT DOSANJH, TAPSEE PANNU, ANGAD BEDI PG-13 / / 118 mins / Biography, Sport, Drama / E+

ह ि च क ी / HICHKI

RANI MUKERJI, SHIV KUMAR SUBRAMANIAM, SACHIN PILGAONKAR, NEERAJ KABI, SUPRIYA PILGAONKAR PG-13 / / 116 mins / Comedy, Drama, / E+

क ड़ व ी ह व ा / KADVI HAWA SANJAY MISHRA, RANVIR SHOREY, TILLOTAMA SHOME, BHUPESH SINGH PG-13 / / 95 mins / Drama / E+

தம ிழ் படம் ௨ /

MELAWAN TAKDIR ZULKIFLI SUARDI, AQSHA KHALIFAH MATHAR, IRMAWATI JABBAR, SAANING DG.NGUGI PG-13 / / 89 mins / Drama / E+

THE HOWS OF US KATHRYN BERNARDO, DANIEL PADILLA, DARREN ESPANTO NR / / 120 mins / Romance, Comedy / E+

MAX THOMAS HADEN CHURCH, JOSH WIGGINS PG / 111 mins / Adventure, Family / E, J, K, E+

UNACCOMPANIED MINORS DYLLAN CHRISTOPHER, TYLER JAMES WILLIAMS PG / 92 mins / Adventure, Comedy, Family / E, J, C+

प र म ा णु : थे स ् टो र ी ऑ फ़ प ो ख र ण / PARMANU: THE STORY OF POKHRAN JOHN ABRAHAM, BOMAN IRANI, DIANA PENTY, ADITYA HITKARI, VIKAS KUMAR PG-13 / / 129 mins / Drama, Action, History / E+

寝ても覚めても /

親密陌生人 / INTIMATE STRANGERS HYE-JIN YU, JIN-WOONG CHO, SEO-JIN LEE, JI-SOO KIM, JUNG-AH YUM PG-13 / / 114 mins / Romance, Comedy, Mystery / E+

암수살인 / DARK FIGURE OF CRIME JU JI-HOON, KIM YOON-SEOK, JIN SEON-KYU, MOON JEONGHEEM, LEE BONG-RYUN PG-13 / / 111 mins / Action, Drama / E+

NEEYUM NAANUM K.K. KHANNA, ARUN KUMARAN, JASMINE MICHAEL PG-13 / / 150 mins / Romance / E+

KIDS

TAMIZH PADAM 2 SHIVA, SATHISH MUTHUKRISHNAN, DISHA PANDEY, MANOBALA, NIZHALGAL RAVI PG-13 / / 143 mins / Comedy / E+

ा ज ज ी / AJJI SUSHAMA DESHPANDE, SMITA TAMBE, SHARVANI SURYAVANSHI PG-13 / / 104 mins / Drama / E+

HAPPY FEET 2 ELIJAH WOOD, ROBIN WILLIAMS, PINK PG / 100 mins / Animation, Comedy, Family / E, J, K, C+

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MALAYSIAN

HAPPY FEET ELIJAH WOOD, BRITTANY MURPHY, HUGH JACKMAN PG / 108 mins / Animation, Comedy, Family / E, J, K, C+ THE SISTERHOOD OF THE TRAVELING PANTS AMBER TAMBLYN, ALEXIS BLEDEL, AMERICA FERRERA PG / 119 mins / Comedy, Drama, Family / E, J, K, C+ CITY OF EMBER SAOIRSE RONAN, TOBY JONES, BILL MURRAY PG / 90 mins / Adventure, Family, Fantasy / E BIG TOM HANKS, ELIZABETH PERKINS, ROBERT LOGGIA PG / 104 mins / Comedy, Drama, Family / E, J SCOOBY-DOO! STAGE FRIGHT ISABELLA ACRES, TROY BAKER, ERIC BAUZA G / 75 mins / Animation, Adventure, Family / E For the complete list of movies for kids, please refer to your in-flight entertainment system.

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TV PROGRAMMES

COMEDY

DRAMA

TIME AFTER TIME S1 FREDDIE STROMA, JOSH BOWMAN, GENESIS RODRIGUEZ 5 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

COOPER BARRETT'S GUIDE TO SURVIVING LIFE S1 JACK CUTMORE-SCOTT, MEAGHAN RATH, JAMES EARL 4 Episodes / 30 mins each

AMERICAN WOMAN S1

THE LAST SHIP S5

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ALICIA SILVERSTONE, MENA SUVARI, JENNIFER BARTELS 6 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

ERIC DANE, ADAM BALDWIN, CHARLES PARNELL 5 Episodes / / 60 mins each / E

Bonnie is an unconventional single mother trying to raise her two daughters after leaving her husband, who was caught having an affair.

Set amid the 1970s wave of feminism in Los Angeles, Bonnie learns to navigate her new life with the help of her best friends, Kathleen and Diana. The women try to find their own brand of independence in a world refusing to acknowledge it.

A deadly virus has destroyed much of life on Earth. A US Navy destroyer is sent on a research mission to the Arctic in hopes of developing a vaccine. The Season 5 premiere picks up three years after the global famine.

The ship is ready to unveil its first fully functional fleet since the Red Flu pandemic, but a new threat could result in the next world war.

MURPHY BROWN S11 CANDICE BERGEN, GRANT SHAUD, ROBERT PASTORELLI 6 Episodes / 30 mins each

BASKETS S3 ZACH GALIFIANAKIS, MARTHA KELLY, LOUIE ANDERSON 8 Episodes / 30 mins each

LAST MAN STANDNG S7 TIM ALLEN, NANCY TRAVIS, HECTOR ELIZONDO 11 Episodes / / 30 mins each / E

SHAMELESS S8 EMMY ROSSUM, WILLIAM H. MACY, ETHAN CUTKOSKY 8 Episodes / / 30 mins each

GOTHAM S4 BEN MCKENZIE, JADA PINKETT SMITH, DONAL LOGUE 7 Episodes / / 60 mins each / E

TRAINING DAY S1 BILL PAXTON, JUSTIN CORNWELL, KATRINA LAW, CHRISTINA VIDAL 13 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

SUPERNATURAL S12 JARED PADALECKI, JENSEN ACKLES, JIM BEAVER 6 Episodes / / 60 mins each / E

VAMPIRE DIARIES S8 NINA DOBREV, PAUL WESLEY, IAN SOMERHALDER, STEVEN R. MCQUEEN 8 Episodes / / 60 mins each / E ARROW S6 STEPHEN AMELL, KATIE CASSIDY RODGERS, COLIN DONNELL, DAVID RAMSEY, WILLA HOLLAND 7 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

FULLER HOUSE S2 CANDACE CAMERON BURE, JODIE SWEETIN, ANDREA BARBER 13 Episodes / / 30 mins each / E

BETTER THINGS S2 PAMELA ADLON, MIKEY MADISON, HANNAH ALLIGOOD, OLIVIA EDWARD 4 Episodes / / 30 mins each

SPEECHLESS S3 MINNIE DRIVER, JOHN ROSS BOWIE, CEDRIC YARBROUGH, MASON COOK 7 Episodes / / 30 mins each / E

LIFE IN PIECES S3 COLIN HANKS, BETSY BRANDT, THOMAS SADOSKI 8 Episodes / / 30 mins each / E

MODERN FAMILY S9 ED O'NEILL, SOFÍA VERGARA, JULIE BOWEN 4 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

GHOSTED S1 ADAM SCOTT, CRAIG ROBINSON, ALLY WALKER 4 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

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ME, MYSELF AND I S1 BOBBY MOYNIHAN, JACK DYLAN GRAZER, BRIAN UNGER 2 Episodes / 30 mins each / E SPLITTING UP TOGETHER S1 JENNA FISCHER, OLIVER HUDSON, BOBBY LEE 3 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

FRESH OFF THE BOAT S4/S5 RANDALL PARK, CONSTANCE WU, HUDSON YANG, IAN, CHEN, FORREST WHEELER, LUCILLE SOONG 4 Episodes / 4 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

IT'S ALWAYS SUNNY IN PHILADELPHIA S12 CHARLIE DAY, GLENN HOWERTON, KAITLIN OLSON, ROB MCELHENNEY, DANNY DEVITO 4 Episodes / 30 mins each

MAN SEEKING WOMAN S3 JAY BARUCHEL, ERIC ANDRE, BRITT LOWER, AYA ERSKINE, KATIE FINDLAY 4 Episodes / 30 mins each

KRYPTON S1 CAMERON CUFFE, GEORGINA CAMPBELL, SHAUN SIPOS, ELLIOT COWAN, ANN OGBOMO 5 Episodes / / 60 mins each / E PRETTY LITTLE LIARS S7 TROIAN BELLISARIO, ASHLEY BENSON, LUCY HALE 7 Episodes / 60 mins each / E LONGMIRE S6 ROBERT TAYLOR, KATEE SACKHOFF, LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS 10 Episodes / / 60 mins each / E THE ORIGINALS S5 JOSEPH MORGAN, DANIEL GILLIES, CLAIRE HOLT 5 Episodes / / 60 mins each / E

BLINDSPOT S3 SULLIVAN STAPLETON, JAIMIE ALEXANDER, ROB BROWN 6 Episodes / / 60 mins each / E RIVERDALE S1 K.J. APA, LILI REINHART, CAMILA MENDES 8 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

BLACK LIGHTNING S1 CRESS WILLIAMS, CHINA ANNE MCCLAIN, NAFESSA WILLIAMS, CHRISTINE ADAMS, MARVIN "KRONDON" JONES III 6 Episodes / 60 mins each / E CLAWS S2 NIECY NASH, CARRIE PRESTON, JUDY REYES, KARRUECHE TRAN, JENN LYON, JACK KESY 4 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

RIZZOLI & ISLES S7 ANGIE HARMON, SASHA ALEXANDER, JORDAN BRIDGES 6 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

DC’S LEGENDS OF TOMORROW S2 VICTOR GARBER, BRANDON ROUTH, ARTHUR DARVILL, CAITY LOTZ, FRANZ DRAMEH 7 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

DECEPTION S1 JACK CUTMORE-SCOTT, ILFENESH HADERA, LENORA CRICHLOW 6 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

FREQUENCY S1 PEYTON LIST, RILEY SMITH, DEVIN KELLEY, MEKHI PHIFER ANTHONY RUIVIVAR 6 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

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TV PROGRAMMES

KIDS

MARVEL'S GUARDIANS OF THE GALAXY 2 Episodes / PG / 30 mins each / E

BEST OF MALAYSIA

X-MEN: EVOLUTION YR.4 3 Episodes / PG / 30 mins each / E

FAMILY SHOWDOWN RAYA PG / 30 mins

CUISINE ON THE SILK ROAD PG / 30 mins

CHINESE

HINDI

FRUIT, VEGGIES & ME S2 PG / 30 mins

BOLLYWOOD EXPRESS PG / 30 mins

GREEN WALL PG / 30 mins

BHARTI KA SHOW: KRUSHNA PG / 30 mins KOFFEE WITH KARAN PG / 30 mins

JAPANESE TAMIL VAMPIRINA 4 Episodes / PG / 30 mins each / E THE THUNDERMANS 3 Episodes / PG / 30 mins each / E BIG CITY GREENS 2 Episodes / PG / 30 mins each / E WACKY RACES 2 Episodes / PG / 30 mins each / E MARVEL'S SPIDER-MAN 2 Episodes / PG / 30 mins each / E

MICKEY AND THE ROADSTER RACERS 2 Episodes / PG / 30 mins each / E

YOUNG JUSTICE YR.2 (2012) 2 Episodes / PG / 30 mins each / E

J.K.K RAYA PG / 30 mins

UNPLUGGED 2019 PG / 30 mins

PESONA PENGANTIN PG / 60 mins

DI BALIK IDOLA PG / 30 mins

THE CHINESE HAJI PG / 30 mins

HIJAB JOURNEY PG / 30 mins

BIG HERO 6 2 Episodes / PG / 30 mins each / E

BEWARE THE BATMAN YR. 1 (2013) 3 Episodes / PG / 30 mins each / E

SPORT

HISTORY

TAKEKI FUJITO: AINU ENGRAVER PG / 30 mins A DOOR TO HOKKAIDO STILL UNSEEN PG / 30 mins

REALITY SHOW PG / 30 mins SUPERSTAR RAJA: PART 1 & 2 - ANIMATION PG / 60 mins

KOREAN SHOWBIZ

LAW OF THE JUNGLE PG / 60 mins / E+

TRAVEL

RUNNING MAN PG / / 60 mins / E+

THE SCORE: NBA'S EXPANSION PLANS PG / 30 mins / E

BAZAAR: BANGKOK PG / 60 mins / E

JOURNEY THROUGH INDIA PG / 60 mins / E

DESTINATION GUIDES: SYDNEY PG / 60 mins / E

ARABIC ROA’A PG / 30 mins

FRENCH SEASON 7: DE KAS AN INNOVATIVE, CLEVER AND FUN GASTRONOMIC MAGAZINE PG / 30 mins

ADVENTURE GOLF: SPAIN PG / 30 mins / E

ISLAMIC TRADITION OLD BAZAAR PG / 30 mins / E

NATIONAL RUGBY LEAGUE 2018 PG / 30 mins / E

LIFE IN MOSQUE PG / 30 mins / E

SCIENCE & TECH

NATURAL WORLD

EMPIRE BUILDERS: THE ROMANS PG / 30 mins / E OUGARIT, THE ALPHABET CITY PG / 60 mins / E

BUSINESS

CNN: TALK ASIA - LEWIS HAMILTON PG / 30 mins / E

RELIGIOUS O-KIDS PG / 30 mins / E THE BIG BLOOM: A SCIENTIFIC ODYSSEY PG / 60 mins / E JOURNEY UNDER THE EARTH: THE CONTINENT BELOW OUR FEET PG / 60 mins / E

LIFESTYLE BOBBY CHIN

COOKS ASIA PG / 30 mins / E GLOBE TREKKER: ENDANGERED PLACES PG / 60 mins / E

MANAGING ASIA: GEORGE QUEK, FOUNDER AND CHAIRMAN BREADTALK GROUP + HENRY CHU, CEO BREADTALK GROUP PG / 30 mins / E

ONE STEP HIGHER PG / 30 mins / E+

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BEAUTY VS DIRTY:

NAURA SHARES PG / 30 mins / E CHANGE MAKERS PG / 30 mins / ML

EXTINCTIONS/SAVED FROM EXTINCTIONS 2 Episodes / PG / 60 mins each / E

SOUNDSTAGE ARIANA GRANDE: LIVE IN LONDON PG / 60 mins / E

COFFEE: THE DRINK THAT CHANGED AMERICA PG / 60 mins / E

THE BIG CRASH DIET EXPERIMENT PG / 60 mins / E

LIFE ENRICH IN MELBOURNE & VICTORIA 5 Episodes / PG / 30 mins / E

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

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AUDIO ON-DEMAND + RADIO CHANNELS

THE HITS

MANDARIN

MALAY

COUNTRY

(Not available in A350)

Radio Channels

CHART TOPPERS

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including... Backstreet Boys (above), Claire Richards, LCD Soundsystem, Meghan Trainor, Tom Walker, Sundara Karma, Tyla Yaweh, White Lies, TENDER, Julia Jacklin, Seven Collar T-Shirt

including... Jolin Tsai (above), Eric Chou, Maggie Chiang, A-Do, Valen Hsu, Karen Mok, Julia Peng, Rainie Yang, A-Lin, Jeff Chang, Xue Zhi Qian, Coco Lee

JAZZ

including... Branford Marsalis Quartet (above), Julian Lage, Cyrille Aimee, Christian McBride, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Thomas Quasthoff, Tia Fuller, Van Morrison & Joey DeFrancesco

WORLD including... Il Volo, At Adau, Dead Can Dance, Ricky Martin, Santana, Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

including... Dayang Nurfaizah (above), Ziana Zain, Misha Omar, Exists, Yuna dan Orkestra Simfoni Kebangsaan, Datuk Ahmad Jais, Ning Baizura & Fairuz Hussein, Amy Mastura

Smith, Old Crow Medicine Show, Jason Aldean, Scotty McCreery, Kelsea Ballerini, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Dolly Parton

JAPANESE

RELAX

RHYTHM & BLUES

including... OH MY GIRL (above), GOT7, Misia, Mika Nakashima, Aimer, Nogizaka46, Shota Shimizu, Hiragana Keyakizaka46, Hikaru Utada, X JAPAN

including... Hauschka (above), Sleepy John, Jean-Michel Jarre, Emerson Phillips, Jens Buchert, Michelle Qureshi, Fiona Joy, Sherry Finzer

including... Macy Gray, Leon Bridges (above), Charlie Wilson, Alicia Keys, Craig David, Stan Walker

MEMORIES

(Not available in A350)

KOREAN including... ATEEZ, J_ust, EXID, Jung Dongha & Oh Jun Sung

CANTONESE

KIDS including... Fairy Tales for Kids, Kids & Fairy Tales, Captain Allen Swift, The Sticker Club, The Wiggles, Little Feet Music, ABC Kids, Sreejoni Nag, Roshan Treasuriwala

CLASSICAL

including... Olga Peretyatko, Christian Thielemann & Wiener Philharmoniker, 2CELLOS, Lang Lang, Leonard Bernstein, Stuart Skelton, Asher Fisch, Claus Peter Flor, Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos

NASYID

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

including... Pakho Chau, Jason Chan, Phil Lam, Michael Lai, Prudence Liew, Candy Lo, Hacken Lee, Sandy Lam, Leon Lai, Cass Phang, Ekin Cheng

INDONESIAN

including... Ari Lasso, Bunga Citra Lestari, Superman Is Dead, Isyana Sarasvati, Judika, Sheila On 7

HINDI including... Simmba, Zero, Namaste England, Mitron, Sonu Ke Titu Ki Sweety, Yours Truly Arijit, Vol.2, Jab Harry Met Sejal (OMPS), T-Series Mixtape

TAMIL including... Seethakaathi, Playlist and Chill, The Ultimate Feel Good Mixtape, All About Love: Yuvanshankar Raja

including... Kane Brown (above), Loretta Lynn, Connie

(Not available in A350)

CLUB

including... Celine Dion, Scott McKenzie, Jennifer Lopez, Michael Jackson, Journey, Ray Parker Jr. & Raydio, Train, Roy Orbison & The Royal Philharmonic Orchestra, Aretha Franklin

ROCK

(Only available in A350)

including... Sundara Karma, White Lies, Bring Me The Horizon, FIDLAR, Evanescence, Nothing But Thieves, Hugh Cornwell, Spiritualized, Daughtry, Garbage, Judas Priest

PLAYLIST

(Only available in A350)

including... Renaissance the Classics, 10 Years of Mom+Pop, 2000s XL, 1990s XL, Urban Power Beats, Ultra 2019, Feel Good 80s, Female Pop Ballads, Playlist and Chill, Hitman

TALK RADIO

(Only available in A350)

including... Jerry Stiller and Anne Meara, Bocey, Joan Rivers

including... Big Wild, Martin Garrix , Paces, Danny Byrd, Friction, Pola & Bryson, Claptone, Paul Kalkbrenner, Confidence Man, What So Not, Kygo, Cosmic Gate, Fred V & Grafix, Mirami

COMEDY

(Not available in A350)

including... Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara, Joan Rivers, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Bocey

LIGHT & EASY (Not available in A350)

including... Yann Tiersen, Dami Im, Barbra Streisand, The Piano Guys, EB Duet, Human Nature, The Script, Michael Bolton, Boyz II Men, Il Divo

SOUNDTRACK (Not available in A350)

including... Creed II (OMPS), James Horner: The Classics, The Rick and Morty Soundtrack, Lady Bird (OMPS), Blade Runner 2049 (OMPS), Moonlight Cinema, The Amazing Spider-Man 2, Ghostbusters

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

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including... Meghan Trainor, Afgan, Isyana Sarasvati, Rendy Pandugo, Grace VanderWaal, Khalid, Disclosure, John Legend, Cuurley, Kayda, P!nk, Alicia Keys, John Mayer, 7715, Flawes, Digital Farm Animals & Danny Ocean

MALAY FAVOURITES including... Aamin Yusoff, Hani and Zue , Yovie & Nuno, Estrella, Ayda Jebat, Sufi Rashid, Joe Flizzow & SonaOne, Syamel, Zizan Razak, Stacy, Mawi feat KRU, Sharifah Zarina, Altimet feat. The Trisno Trio, Ella, Amy Mastura

POP ASIA including... Babylon, GOT7, Ikimonogakari, Cath Wong, Lin Yu Chun feat. Kousuke Atari, Maggie Chiang, Anly, Mika Nakashima, 75.Street, Yuta Hashimoto, ReoNa, Kim Juna, Yoo Jungmok, noovy, Keyakizaka46, Man With A Mission, K.R Bros

HINDI RHYTHMS Including... Arijit Singh/ Antara Mitra, Aastha Gill Feat. Dj Yogii & Badshah, Harrdy Sandhu, Sonam Topden, Rashmeet Kaur, Shreya Ghoshal, Neha Kakkar/Mika Singh/Kumar Sanu, Prakriti Kakar, Dj Kiran Kamath, Akasa Singh

GOLDEN ERA including... Take That, Gloria Estefan, Johnny Nash, Elvis Presley & The Jordanaires, Earth, Wind & Fire, Natalie Imbruglia, Joey McIntyre, Steps, The Bangles

ROCK ARENA including... Nick Waterhouse, Tom Morello, Portugal.

The Man, Whethan, Bring Me The Horizon ft. Dani Filth, Scorpions, Night Beats, Albert Hammond Jr, Aerosmith, Santana Passengers with AVOD can enjoy a host of radio shows across a range of genres. Channel numbers depend on the aircraft. Check your aircraft type and then on your in-flight entertainment system to find out.

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ARTIST OF THE MONTH Dayang Nurfaizah's self-titled album is playing onboard under the Malay music genre.

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Known for her soulful style, Malaysian singer Dayang Nurfaizah has been singing professionally since she was just 18 years old, with dozens of albums and accolades under her belt. Her clear passion for music and her fans is why she has remained a darling of the local music scene, even after two decades. Going Places catches up with the veteran singer on her journey and experiences.

Tell us how did your love for music come about, particularly for the R&B genre?

I have been singing since I was in school, and I loved doing it even at home!

In fact, it was my neighbour who entered me in my first singing competition.

That was a turning point, as I realised how much I love being on stage and performing. While I’d like to describe my music as pop and R&B, people tend to associate me with the latter because of my singing style.

Describe yourself as a singer in 10 words or less.

I’m just a singer who loves sharing my music.

With a career spanning two decades, what are some of the challenges you have faced?

As the new kid on the block in the early days, the biggest challenge was to catch a big break, to get the industry to recognise the talent I had to offer.

Maintaining my brand and staying relevant were challenges that came after. Not everything that one does in life will be a success. I have gone through all these phases, and it makes me appreciate the little things even more. The key is to never give up and keep going!

With many new and younger singers being discovered all the time, how do you adapt to ensure you remain relevant to your fans?

The Malaysian music scene has certainly evolved greatly. I think it’s a great thing that new talents are being discovered. As for me, I try my best to release new material and songs for my fans. I’m very fortunate to have amazing, loyal fans who have been with me through the years. They are the reason I’m still here, and I’m grateful for the bond my music has created between us.

Of course, in terms of music production, I try to keep up with what’s current, but the roots of my style and genre have not changed. For me, singing and music come from the heart. The important thing in a song is the melody and lyrics, so if you’ve executed these well, your fans will embrace it!

What has been your most memorable moment in your 20-year musical career?

There have been a few! One that comes to mind is winning the award for best vocals at Anugerah Juara Lagu 29, one of Malaysia’s largest annual music events. I was happy enough to be a finalist after a 10-year hiatus from competing, so the win was unexpected. When the judges announced the win, I was ecstatic. It felt like they recognised my talent and hard work, so it was a priceless moment for me.

What do you think of the Malaysian music scene?

I’m extremely proud to be part of it! We have so many amazing talents in all genres of music, and everyone has their own uniqueness. I learn from new artists too. Times have changed. Back in the day, you had to be signed to a record label. These days, you can even make music from home and share it on social media platforms.

Who are some of your musical icons, and what is it about them that you admire?

There are many, but two come to mind right off the bat. The first is the late

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Saloma. Her singing was so honest and from the heart – just good music in the whole sense of the word and what makes her so memorable. Another musical icon I look up to is Whitney Houston. She was my go-to reference when I first started singing and was developing my own style. I believe that until this day, no one comes close to the beauty and power of her voice.

How has the advent of social media impacted the local music industry? Is this a good thing, and how different was it compared to when you first started out?

I started 20 years ago, when music promotion was done through traditional means. With social media today, it’s much easier to reach out to an audience, get noticed and build a fan base. There are many platforms available, so I’d say it’s a good time to be in music.

How do you react to criticism, be it online, print and even verbal?

Criticism is part and parcel of a singer’s life, especially in the era of social media. I prefer to focus on the positives! I take everything as an opportunity to learn and move forward. I’m also fortunate to have a solid team that not only supports me but keeps me focused and grounded.

What’s next for you? Where do you see yourself in the near future?

I will be having a concert called 'Dayang Dua Dekad' in July at Istana Budaya, to celebrate my 20 years in the music industry. This is a concert specially dedicated to my fans who have been supporting me through the years. As for the future, I hope to keep sharing and making music.

What advice would you give to aspiring singers?

I have a song called Tak Pernah Menyerah (Don’t Give Up). I have learned throughout my years in the industry that the music business is tough. You must believe in yourself and just keep going. Every star will have his or her time to shine and your time will come. You just need to know what you want and stay focused and true to yourself.

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Happenings In Malaysia + Around The World

SEEN+HEARD

Beauty Made Easy Looking to transform the beauty industry by improving convenience and efficiency, MAKEOVER, an online beauty platform based in Malaysia, was recently launched to connect customers with beauty professionals. Beauty professionals benefit by using the cost-free platform to sell their products and services, while customers can easily make appointments with their salon of choice and browse through portfolios of their beauticians. goingplacesmagazine.com | 88 | May 2019

Football Legend English football legend Michael Owen made a special appearance as a guest coach to the Selangor Under-19 football team for a football clinic organised by Cadbury. The clinic, held at the team’s training grounds in Padang SUK, Shah Alam, follows the extension of Cadbury Malaysia’s partnership with the English Premier League as the Official Snack Partner.

Empowering Girls Plane Spotting Malaysia Airports has completed the construction of its first outdoor plane spotter observation deck at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. Named ‘Anjung Spotter’, the deck can accommodate up to 40 people and is located just outside the airport perimeter, adjacent to Runway 32L, which will give plane spotters and aviation enthusiasts a perfect view of aircraft take-offs and landings.

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Seeking to empower girls to break boundaries and pursue their dreams, Barbie has launched its 60th Anniversary Career Doll collection, featuring six career dolls: astronaut, football player, firefighter, news anchor, pilot and political candidate, as well as a limited-edition Barbie 60th Anniversary Doll. In conjunction with the celebrations, visitors to the Singapore Flyer will have a chance to ride in a Barbie 60th Anniversary themed capsule until the end of June.

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