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The Trans-Siberian Railway is undoubtedly the world’s greatest railway journey. Read about our writer’s experience traversing Russia, Mongolia and China on pages 30-35.

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Rejuvenate at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa Penang, plus beauty and grooming for him and her

Get a taste of London and Auckland, Museum of Food and Drink in Brooklyn, and farewell to Noma

Our recommended travel gear with form and function

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Choose from prime business hotels in Kuala Lumpur and in Yingzhou, China and refreshing escapades on Australia’s Lizard Island or Gainsborough Bath Spa UK

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MYSTICAL GUILIN Views of the Chinese countryside are a sight for sore eyes

Celebrate Diwali in three destinations outside of India

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Man, you should try driving in Rome, Frankfurt, or London!

And the food is incredible! You’ve got local Malay food, Chinese food, Korean food, and Indian food. It’s unique here because it’s all mixed up but it’s nice because it’s healthier than other Asian food. It’s not as greasy. I love the fact that the whole place is open 24 hours. There’s stuff going on. We decided last night at 11 p.m. that we wanted to go out. There was a band playing in the street, people were selling satay off a truck. In Europe, food stops at 9 p.m. Everybody has been incredibly friendly, total random strangers will just help you. I feel really safe in Malaysia and really secure. In Europe, I don’t feel like that.

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GROWING WITH ASEAN Malaysia Airlines is proud to be the official airline for the ASEAN Summit for which Malaysia is the Chairman of the regional grouping this year. During the 30th anniversary of ASEAN in 1997, the 10 Heads of State/ Government adopted the ASEAN Vision 2020 which agreed on “a shared vision of ASEAN as a concert of Southeast Asian nations, outward looking, living in peace, stability and prosperity, bonded together in partnership in dynamic development and in a community of caring societies”. This year sees a major milestone in ASEAN with the realisation of the ASEAN Community, which provides for greater engagement opportunities among all sectors of the society. This includes the private sector and civil society organisations working towards the realisation of the people’s aspirations in the areas of good governance, transparency, higher standards of living, sustainable development and empowerment of women. This November will see the 27th ASEAN Summit and Related Summit, the ASEAN Business and Investment Summit 2015, the 1ASEAN Entrepreneurship Summit, the ASEAN Young Leaders Summit as well as the ASEAN Heads of Civil Service Retreat, Innovation Conference and Games in Kuala Lumpur. asean.org

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PETER BELLEW, CHIEF OPERATIONS OFFICER, MALAYSIA AIRLINES Peter Bellew moved to Malaysia in September to join Malaysia Airlines. Coming from a varied background that included careers in tour operations, helping to set up Kerry Airport in Ireland, introducing public Wi-Fi hotspots, working at a low-cost carrier and a stint as a garbage man, Bellew shares some thoughts with Going Places.

Your first job was as a garbage man?

I went to Trinity College in Dublin, where I specialised in Transport Economics. After college, I spent seven months in New York, where one of the best paying jobs you can get was as a garbage man. I literally cleared all my debts from college fees in seven months and had enough savings to last me for my first year to look for a job. Being in Manhattan was wonderful. In the building where I was looking after the garbage, Liza Minnelli, the singer, lived there. I decided I wanted to work in travel, so I went from New York to London.

What do you like best about Malaysia?

I just think the place is wonderful. As somebody who arrived here and had to get things set up really quickly with four kids, everything has been really efficient and straightforward and simple.

I ordered the broadband and five days later, it’s turned up. The electricity company took one day to sort out. I opened a bank account yesterday and they gave me the card 10 minutes later.

I’ve lived in different countries, I have never even heard of the idea that they could give you your cash card on the spot. I have never heard of a company turning on your broadband within five days. Everybody here complains about the roads.

Do you have a favourite restaurant in Malaysia?

There’s a restaurant in Mont’ Kiara. It’s a banana leaf restaurant called Ravi’s. It’s really good. The kids had never seen people eating off banana leaves and eating fried rice for breakfast and fried chicken in the morning. So I said, let’s try it.

If you could recommend any holiday destination to our readers, where would it be and why?

I love going to Paris. It has the most incredible art galleries and museums and they are free. The food is wonderful, too. It’s the most beautiful city with wonderful parks, the shopping is incredible, and it’s a very romantic place. I also like going to America because I like the energy of its cities.

Boston is a wonderful place because it doesn’t get too hot there. I love the energy and positivity of the people. If you meet any American, they all feel like they could be the president of America. Everybody, if they get a chance, should spend some time working in America, even if it is as a garbage man.

You learn more in America in six months than you would in most countries in six years.

What are you looking forward to as Chief Operations Officer of Malaysia Airlines?

People keep asking me why I came here. When they first called me for the job, I thought this was the chance to get things right. It’s always about hope. When people travel on a plane, they’re hoping to meet their family and people they love, to do good business or maybe make some money, to fall in love or to meet somebody on a date.

When I was a kid, we used to look up to Malaysia Airlines. They were one of the first airlines with the latest aircraft, very good reputation for engineering.

Because I’ve been in the travel business so long, I felt very upset about the tragedies. So what a great opportunity if I could come over here and find 20 managers and hand over the knowledge that other people gave me over the last 30 years. Then for the rest of my life I could say I made a difference.

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CIMB ENRICH WORLD ELITE™ MASTERCARD® Members of Enrich, Malaysia Airlines’ frequent flyer programme, can now earn miles faster and easier with the CIMB Enrich World Elite™ MasterCard®. The fourth co-branded credit card between CIMB Bank and Enrich was launched in October to deliver even more value to cardmembers where every RM2 spent in Malaysia and every RM1 equivalent spent overseas can be converted into 1 CIMB Bonus Mile, respectively. What’s more, cardmembers will be given unlimited access to Malaysia Airlines-operated Golden Lounges around the world – one of the unparalleled privileges exclusively from Enrich – and extra Bonus Miles for flights booked online, and up to USD1 million travel insurance coverage, amongst other benefits. In line with the launch of the CIMB Enrich World Elite™ MasterCard®, the first 100 new-to-bank principal cardmembers to sign up via malaysiaairlines.com will receive 20,000 CIMB Bonus Miles upon approval of their application. Cardmembers will have to make the request to convert their CIMB Bonus Miles into Enrich Miles. malaysiaairlines.com

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STAR ON BOARD Canadian singer and songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen was spotted flying Malaysia Airlines flight MH704 from Kuala Lumpur to Manila recently, fresh off her performance for MTV World Stage 2015 held at Sunway Lagoon, Petaling Jaya.

The flight’s captain, Captain Raphael Abu Bakar, recalled her sweet and accommodating personality as she posed for photos with him and First Officer Mohd Izzera Mohd Izzam along with one of the flight’s female attendants.

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WELLNESS

WHOLISTIC RESET What do jet-lagged travellers, burnt-out professionals, spa lovers and wellness enthusiasts have in common? You guessed it – the need for rejuvenating spa escapades such as the newly launched Wholistic Wellness Escape Programme by Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa in Penang, Malaysia. The programme offers two retreats, namely the detox-themed Purify and the de-stress-focussed Rejuvenate, which include an all-inclusive stay in a Garden Wing room, personal wellness consultations, a tailored spa menu plan, exercises like tai chi, yoga, and Pilates, and indulgent Chi treatments like massages, wraps, rubs and facials. These packages are personalised based on consultations with experienced diet and fitness specialists, and complemented by Shangri-La’s five-star experience of luxurious resort, and fine food and beverage that will leave you thoroughly refreshed. shangri-la.com/penang/rasasayangresort

GROOMING

GET DAPPER Step back in time for a good ol’ shave and facial massage at SpaQ. Except the treatments are not exactly good ol’ treatments. Here, services for men are reminiscent of what your father’s barber offered, and more. Alongside muscle and anti-stress massages, the spa also has a barbershop catering to gentlemen who appreciate great grooming and style. From a basic shave called The Don (Draper, not the Godfather), the Mr Bond shave or trim with shoulder massage and a splash of Chivas Regal, to the 60-minute Supernatural Facial that’s out of this world, and the all-in Weekend Warrior massage and facial, any man who knows he’s worth it will do good not to skip SpaQ, located at the QT Sydney, part of the Design Hotels group. designhotels.com qtsydney.com.au

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BLOOMING BEAUTY Resulting from the successful isolation of an extract from a new breed of the Casa Blanca Lily cultivated in a farm in Koshimizu-cho, Hokkaido, the Saranari skincare line from Menard helps keep skin smooth and younger-looking by boosting the skin’s ability to produce dermal components that repair its texture. Regular use contributes to fewer pronounced wrinkles and less saggy skin, and instead leaves skin smoother, firmer and more radiant. nipponmenard.com.my

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overall financial mechanism – I had the opportunity to learn different things from each of the countries I worked in.

What made you decide to come home?

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GIVING BACK Making good on home ground Having worked abroad for more than eleven years in the Electronics sector, S. Purushothuman Kesavan Swaminathan was ready to return and contribute to the growth of the industry and nurture Malaysian talent.

You’ve been working in the E&E industry for 27 years, in Malaysia, Singapore, China, India and Vietnam. How would you rate our E&E industry now?

If you look at the overall industry, I believe it has grown to be stronger than what it was many years back with renewed product inceptions, new opportunities, and it looks like levels of activities in plants in Malaysia is picking up in terms of investment.

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Flextronics are growing and with that more job opportunities for talents.

How has your work experience abroad made an impact on your professional work?

Being Malaysian, it was a very good learning experience for me, with a lot of advantages coming from a multicultural environment and getting into different countries. I adapted much easier compared to my counterparts who came from the U.S. or Europe. At the same time, learning about the start-up environment and trying to build the overall operations and organisation within each country had put me in a much better spot in terms of the experience gained. As I began to understand commercial part of it, 1 5/6/15 the 8:39 PM the legal entity, while also looking at the

Being away from my family was one of the biggest challenges. Also, rather than simply perusing my knowledge and skills outside of the country, I decided to come back and help our fellow Malaysians as the point is becoming rather critical where we need to strengthen our overall skill sets rather than being complacent about where we are right now.

We’re celebrating Deepavali this month. What does this mean to you now after spending so many years abroad?

It is going to be very sentimental for me because for the past 11 years I did not have a chance to celebrate Deepavali because in most of the countries apart from India, it’s a normal working day. Now that I am back home I can spend more time with my family, relatives and my friends.

What would be your advice to experienced Malaysians working abroad thinking of returning home?

It’s high time for many of our skilled Malaysians to return home. There are a lot of opportunities in Malaysia and contributing to our own country is the way forward. The compensation and benefits are pretty much as competitive as what you can get overseas. The facilitation that the REP provides for returning Malaysians like me certainly helps enhance career opportunities on offer, in attracting us Malaysians to come home.

Employers recruiting experienced Malaysians from abroad can take advantage of the FastTrack REP application process. Get in touch with us at rep@talentcorp.com.my

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EXHIBITION

MUSEUM OF FOOD AND DRINK

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TASTE OF LONDON Winter is approaching, but London will be abuzz with the comfort of British cooking when Taste of London takes place at Tobacco Dock. Participants can take part in hands-on cooking demonstrations at the AEG Let’s Taste Live Cooking stage by top chefs, including the leading light in pub gastronomy, Tom Kerridge, and the twostarred Michelin chef Marcus Wareing. The Laurent-Perrier Champagne Bar will be bringing its world-famous pink Champagne Bar where diners can taste winter’s bounties in various inventive cocktails.

You don’t need to be a museum buff to appreciate Brooklynbased MOFAD, which opened in late October.

Among its attractions is a gallery called MOFAD Lab, touted as a multi-sensory exhibition that takes visitors on an adventure through the physiology, science, history and culture behind flavour – tasting and smelling the entire way. Its first exhibition opened on 28 October and explores the historical stages of extracting flavour from natural food forms. mofad.org

19-22 Nov london.tastefestivals.com

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TASTE OF AUCKLAND November heralds the summer months in the southern hemisphere, and few other places can match the quality of New Zealand’s fresh produce. This year’s Auckland food festival – among the largest and most celebrated in New Zealand – is where restaurants and chefs bring their food to the city. World-class Bracu will curate a special offering of sustainable tuna, chorizo oil and fluffy potato espuma, a South Island whitebait omelette, and barbecued beef cheek.

5-8 Nov tasteofauckland.co.nz

Copenhagen-based Noma – which has topped the World’s 50 Best Restaurants list four times since it opened 12 years ago – will hold its final service on New Year’s Eve 2016, marking the end of the legendary Nordic restaurant helmed by Rene Redzepi. However, Redzepi plans to return in 2017 with a new restaurant that will be built inside what is now a derelict abandoned lot and warehouse.

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TRENDY TOURS

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HEAD TURNER Move freely while on the go with Jabra’s Revo Wireless headphones. This top-of-theline device delivers superior sound quality thanks to Dolby Digital Plus technology, connected wirelessly to a Bluetooth- or NFC-enabled computer, tablet, smartphone or MP3 or MP4 player. Its design is fairly clean and minimalist, with comfy earpads that minimise outside noise and are easy to control. Swipe or tap the ‘Turntable Touch Controls’ on the earpiece to raise or lower volume, skip or reverse tracks, play or pause sound as well as answer calls. The headphone is foldable for easy storage and the ‘Life-Proof’ claim means it should handle a good number of drops and accidental bends fairly well.

The Saut bag from Repetto covers all style bases with its adjustable straps allowing the bag to be worn in five ways – as a shoulder bag, crossbody-style, short-strap hobo, side-sling steamer bag and even as a backpack. Rose gold finishings add an elegant touch to this casual bag made of silky calfskin leather, available in Noir (Black) and Star (Yellow). repetto.com

LUMINOX

TAKING FLIGHT Inspired by the legendary Lockheed P-38 Lightning fighter aircraft used by the U.S. Army during World War II, and created under an exclusive licence held by Lockheed Martin itself, the Luminox P-38 Lightning Valjoux Chronograph Automatic 9461 is a timepiece that is every bit as impressive as the aircraft. Part of the Luminox AIR series, it features the Valjoux 7750 automatic chronograph movement, encased in rugged brushed stainless steel and sapphire glass case with anti-reflective coating. Genuine leather straps complete the look, while Night Vision Tubes lasting up to 25 years ensure precise time-telling in complete darkness.

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PIQUADRO

COOL CASE This bold new label from Italian designer Giancarlo Petriglia mostly features business accessories in masculine lines that are functional as well as fashionable.

From the Cosmic Colours Fall Winter 2015 collection, the Tau laptop briefcase is made of soft-like-butter calf leather in a classic yet casual shape with smartphone pockets, penholders, removable laptop and tablet cases in interesting prints, and a convenient zipped front pocket. Long shoulder straps and a trolley strap make it easy to carry around or hook on to a rolling luggage bag. piquadro.com

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MALAYSIA

HOLISTIC EXPERIENCE The Federal Kuala Lumpur’s newly renovated Merdeka Wing rooms and suites offer a modern, welcoming and relaxing ambience for holiday-goers and business travellers, designed with pleasure and convenience in mind, allowing guests to unwind or to catch up on work. While keeping true to their heritage and historical background, the rooms feature a minimalistic setup, with colour tones of brown, white, and black, and are equipped with an array of modern amenities, including complimentary Wi-Fi, 41-inch LED TV with satellite TV channels, and a luxurious bed with plush down duvets covered in crisp linen. Guests on the Merdeka Executive Floors will receive access to the exclusive Merdeka Lounge offering complimentary breakfast with a hot and cold selection or evening hors d’oeuvres and use of a private meeting room.

Members of Malaysia Airlines’ loyalty programme, Enrich, will earn triple miles when they book their stay at the Merdeka Wing Room or Merdeka Suite at The Federal Kuala Lumpur from now until 28 December 2015, or at other Federal Hotel International properties in Kuala Lumpur and Sydney. fhihotels.com

GLORY OF YINGZHOU Conveniently located in Fuyang’s central business district and adjacent to the Wanda Plaza, the Wanda Realm Fuyang is only eight kilometres from Fuyang Xiguan Airport. The hotel, which provides easy access to public transportation, has 286 exquisitely appointed rooms and suites featuring décor inspired by traditional Chinese roses and fitted with the signature Bed of Realm and Dream Catcher. The hotel also houses three restaurants serving scrumptious cuisines, four function rooms and a 1,200-square-metre ballroom, as well as a health club. wandahotels.com

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SECLUDED GETAWAY Lizard Island reopens after extensive refurbishment and rebuilding following the impact of Cyclone Nathan, granting travellers access to barefoot luxury once more.

Accessible only by private plane, this island beach resort located on the Great Barrier Reef seduces with 24 powdery-white beaches, clear blue ocean views, and 40 luxe rooms and suites. The latest addition, The Villa, ups the ante with two bedrooms, an expansive balcony overlooking spectacular views and a private plunge pool.

Expertly crafted offerings from renowned sommelier Jeremy Oliver and Executive Chef Mark Jensen provide an elevated food and wine experience. The brand new Essentia Day Spa pampers guests with indulgent spa treatments using La Biosthetique products. Guests can also explore the underwater world at the famous Cod Hole, and enjoy secluded picnics on private beaches. lizardisland.com.au

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HEALING WATERS The Gainsborough Bath Spa is the first and only hotel in the UK to offer its guests the opportunity to access and experience Bath’s famed natural thermal waters in its spa. Featuring natural thermal water pools, infrared saunas, ice chambers, movement studios, steam rooms, 11 treatment rooms, and a variety of therapeutic massages and body treatments inspired by the local healing waters, Spa Village Bath offers an exclusive, relaxing and rejuvenating experience. Designed by New York-based firm Champalimaud Design, the 99room hotel pays homage to the building’s fascinating history, reflecting a modern interpretation of 18th-century architecture.

Each guestroom and suite is bespoke, boasting five-star amenities and elegant décor. At the Johann Lafer restaurant, diners will be treated to exciting delicacies prepared with fresh, locally grown produce. thegainsboroughbathspa.co.uk

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MEN IN TUTUS The international all-male comedy ballet ensemble from Les Ballets Eloelle is back, this time performing a hilarious version of Tchaikovsky’s The Nutcracker, which will have audiences rolling on the floor laughing with their onstage antics. Follow the story of Clara as she journeys to the Land of Snow and the Kingdom of Sweets, with the valiant Nutcracker Soldier at her side.

26-29 Nov at Performing Arts Centre of Penang, Straits Quay, Penang 2-13 Dec at PJ Live Arts, Jaya One, Petaling Jaya, Selangor gardnerandwifetheatre.com

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PIRATES PARTY The island’s annual Pirates Week Festival started in 1977 as a way to attract tourists to the Caymans during the low season, but has since grown to become the territory’s biggest celebration, consisting of street parades, dancing, fireworks, pirate-themed activities, and of course, pirates!

12-22 Nov at George Town, Grand Cayman piratesweekfestival.com

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MUSIC, ART, FUN The inaugural Neon Lights is Singapore’s firstof-its-kind music and arts festival. The musical line-up boasts renowned musicians including CHIC feat Nile Rodgers, Damien Rice, Kiasmos, Mr Scruff, and many more. Promising a multi-sensory experience for all ages and interests, the festival’s activities include dance, theatre, comedy, art and design installations, and children’s workshops.

28-29 Nov at Fort Canning Park neonlights.sg

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PUBLIC ART Urban Xchange 2015 is the sole street art festival in Malaysia, aiming to foster cultural, artistic, and social exchanges among local and foreign artists. Visitors will have a deeper appreciation of Penang’s art scene, through a diverse programme of public art, featuring art installations, murals, and sculptures amidst an urban landscape, as well as panel discussions, interactive video mapping, workshops, and an Artisan-focused exhibition.

1-15 Nov in George Town and Butterworth, Penang urbanxchange2015.com

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JEWELS AND TIME Asia’s prestigious luxury watch and jewellery event, A Journey Through Time IX, returns for its ninth instalment this year. Spread across 2,787 square metres, the eightday exhibition will showcase rare private collections, first-in-market editions and exquisite pieces from over 125 of the biggest names in the industry. Attractions include star-studded fashion shows, gala dinners, an awards night, thematic parties, and jewellery and watch shows.

20-27 Nov at Starhill Gallery, Kuala Lumpur ajourneythroughtime.com.my

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Tired eyes, begone! Bobbi Brown’s Intensive Skin Serum Concealer and Intensive Skin Serum Corrector are two formulas that target dark circles and signs of ageing. Key ingredients include the essence of Indian mukul myrrh tree root and cordyceps mushroom extracts. Cold fusion technology preserves the formula’s potency, while skin-tone correcting pigments create an even-toned and well-rested look.

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ART OF SEDUCTION Carolina Herrera’s new EDT for men is a smoky rich scent with warm and spicy undertones. Named CH Men Privé, it opens with notes of grapefruit and whisky, followed by hints of lavender, cardamom, sage and red thyme. Benzoin, leather and tonka bean accords form the base. The flacon – described to be chic, masculine and strong – sports a black lacquered finish and hints of warm gold. carolinaherrera.com

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CONFORMING TO A CLASSIC

Since making its first appearance in Autumn/Winter 2006, the Nightingale has left its mark on the Givenchy DNA. The iconic bag is now reworked into a purer form with a cleaner and more symmetrical shape. The 4Gs previously embossed onto the leather of the handles are discreetly engraved onto the metal hardware, while the T-shaped stitching has been removed from the women’s versions. Shiny leather has been updated to waxy leather, as well. givenchy.com

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INK YOUR PHONES Montblanc has unveiled hard-shell cases for the new Samsung Galaxy S6 Edge+ and Galaxy Note5. Limited to 100 pieces, these come with a design derived from hot air balloons. Made from artisanal tanned leather cut and crafted by artisans in Italy, each piece is individually hand-tattooed

by London-based tattoo artist Mo Coppoletta using genuine Montblanc ink. montblanc.com

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MOISTURISING MAGIC WEAR

OUTDOOR BUDDY Perfect for carrying large-sized smartphones while hiking, jogging, cycling or doing other fun activities, the Universal Armband is extremely lightweight and easy to pack. The adjustable velcro strap provides for a comfortable fit, while the front plastic window allows access to music and fitness apps stored in the phone. Made of breathable material, the Armband is an essential item for the avid gym-goer or the outdoor junkie.

The June Jacobs Mandarin Moisture Masque, under the new Hydrate and Nourish collection, is a fresh mandarin orange scented gel mask that hydrates.

Mandarin orange, algae extract and ginger root heal, promote elasticity and are anti-inflammatory. The collection includes a hydrating mist, cleanser, toner, moisturiser, polishing beads and lip renewal. junejacobs.com

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MADE TO TRAVEL Powered by Intel Core processors, Lenovo’s T440p and X250 ThinkPads offer a combination of performance and mobility. T440p comes with a solid state and hard disk drive of up to 1TB. X250 features enhanced FHD display options, touch technology and Dolby advanced audio. The Power Bridge functionality of the X250 also allows for a 6-cell travel battery to be swapped in while the device is in use, extending its maximum usage to last a 20-hour flight. lenovo.com/my

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FLOWER POWER

Aquariums can be beautiful structures in their own right. Add projections created

by Japanese studio teamLab and they’re undeniably stunning. Turning aquatic life into living artworks, catch the studio’s ‘flowers and fish’ installation at the Enoshima Aquarium in Kanagawa, Japan.

Until 25 Dec. team-lab.net / enosui.com

DESIGN

BLOOMING LOVELY Exploring humankind’s bond with nature, jewellery designer Asuka Saito transforms flora and fauna into wearable jewellery in the form of miniature terrariums.

“These beautiful tiny nature-scape rings will serve as a reminder of the connection between one’s well-being and nature,” says Saito. “This connection, which has been displaced in today’s digital world, will strengthen one’s earthly connection. blooming-flavors.com

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THE ART OF MOVEMENT Paying homage to the man who invented the ‘mobile’ sculpture, Tate Modern is presenting Alexander Calder: Performing Sculpture. Although born into an artistic family with his father a celebrated sculptor, Calder initially trained as a mechanical engineer. However, art was clearly in his blood and his training as an engineer served to inform his work. Calder pioneered kinetic sculpture and the Tate celebrates his innovation with a major retrospective of his mobiles.

11 Nov – 3 Apr 2016 at the Tate Modern tate.org.uk

Exploring themes of belonging, displacement, migration and identity, Japanese artist Aki Inomata creates acrylic ‘shelters’ for hermit crabs to make their home, with each ‘shelter’ representing a different city or location around the world. By changing into these shelters the hermit crabs appear “to be crossing over national borders,” says Inomata of the inspiration behind the project. Given the current climate, these themes are significantly poignant. “Hermit crabs change their shells as they grow. Sometimes they are kicked out of their shelters by stronger hermit crabs and forced to exchange shells. It also brings to mind migrants and refugees changing their nationalities and the places where they live.” aki-inomata.com

ART FAIR

SCOTLAND CALLING Over the past nine years, the Edinburgh Art Fair has grown from a relatively small show featuring 50 galleries to a major event with a 400-strong exhibitor programme. It’s the largest event of its kind in Scotland – a testament to the calibre of work on display. Aside from browsing the booths, visitors can take part in a range of workshops, watch a demonstration or enjoy an insightful talk hosted by the artists and curators.

13-15 Nov at The Edinburgh Corn Exchange artedinburgh.com

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FESTIVAL OF LIGHTS Celebrate the triumph of light over darkness at one of these Diwali festivals outside India

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KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA

It will come as no surprise that Little India is the buzzing heart of Diwali, or Deepavali, celebrations in KL. Head to the Brickfields neighbourhood for saris, bangles and spices, traditional food stalls and flower sellers making endless garlands of jasmine outside the stunning, century-old Sri Kandaswamy Kovil temple. Around town, shopping malls will display colourful and intricate kolams, or rangolis, the sacred Indian artwork made using coloured rice (pictured above). Check out Suria KLCC and the Gardens Mall (go on 3-4 November for a live demonstration), both of which are hosting Indian music and dance performances during the first two weeks of November. Hotels are also great places to see stunning kolams – the Shangri-La has one at Lemon Garden Café, which will be serving a Diwali menu of Indian specialities, as will the Sheraton Imperial’s Essence restaurant. Finally, if you’re lucky enough to be invited by a local to an ‘open house’ – one that will undoubtedly be elaborately decorated and lit with clay oil lamps – make sure you take up the offer.

Spectacular Diwali celebrations have taken place on Leicester’s Golden Mile since the 1980s, but this year the city is ramping things up with Diwali Leicester, a two-week festival launching on 1 November. The official ‘switch on’ will be followed by fire sculptures and an interactive light display, all visible from a giant, illuminated Ferris wheel. The next two weeks bring cultural events and activities throughout the city. Help create a giant peacock rangoli at Leicester’s New Walk Museum, visit the Peepul Centre for a Diwali Extravaganza of music, food and dance, or drop by the bazaar at the Clock Tower.

The Phoenix Cinema will host Diwali screenings, while the Curve Theatre has a special programme of shows, including the touching comedy Strictly Balti. On 11 November, be at the Golden Mile for vibrant entertainment and spectacular fireworks. visitleicester.info

MELBOURNE, AUSTRALIA

As the host of Australia’s largest Diwali celebration, Melbourne really goes to town with 10 days of festivities from 28 October. The main events take place in Federation Square: watch Bollywood movies on a big screen; learn to dance like a Bollywood star at the interactive workshops (with prizes!); see demonstrations of traditional henna painting; or sample authentic Indian cuisine at the buzzing food market. There will be cultural activities inspired by the folk music of India and Bollywood, a bazaar selling handmade crafts, and performances by a Rajasthani Kalbelia dance troupe (provided by the Government of India, no less). The most impressive illuminations are at the Victorian Parliament, Flinders Street Station, and the Victoria Museum, while a fabulous fireworks display on 7 November is best seen at Federation Square, or from the banks of the Yarra River. celebrateindia.org.au

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9am Start your day with a delicious breakfast at Café Engel (cafeengel.fi). This establishment has the reputation of a must-try among non-Helsinkians, and it’s not hard to see why. The café is welcoming and cosy and the food is delectable. For a hearty meal, try their signature Café Engel’s Breakfast.

10am

Head out to Suomenlinna (suomenlinna.fi), a unique fortress just off the coast of Helsinki. On the way, browse through the stalls selling traditional handicraft, authentic Finnish delicacies, and fresh food in the market square locals call Kauppatori.

Suomenlinna, known originally by its Swedish name of Sveaborg, is one of UNESCO’s World Heritage Sites. Learn the history of Finland here while taking in the breath-taking views of the archipelago, one which you will not find anywhere else in the world.

12.30pm Still in Suomenlinna, get a taste of Finnish cuisine at the Viaporin Deli & Café (viaporindeli.fi). Build your own healthy meal from their salad bar for lunch or order their pastas or soup made from the freshest local ingredients. If you’re visiting during summer, get a packed picnic basket and head outdoors to enjoy the ocean breeze.

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1.30pm Take the ferry back into town and stroll down Esplanadi, the picturesque promenade that will lead you into the city centre.

If you’re lucky, you might be treated to an event, such as a fashion show or concert happening at the park.

2.30pm For a spot of shopping, go to Stockmann, the country’s undeniable king of departmental stores. Founded in 1930, the impressive building of the Helsinki store is a sight in itself, and ‘under the clock’ in front of this very store is still the meeting place in town. This is also the perfect opportunity to buy souvenirs to take home as Stockmann offers a wide range

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of high quality Finnish products, from Moomin china to Kalevala design jewellery.

3.30pm Admire thought-provoking art at the Museum of Contemporary Art Kiasma (kiasma.fi). Far from any dusty stereotype of a museum, Kiasma is an innovative and lively space for art and ideas. The museum encourages visitors to be inspired by what they see, even lending out drawing boards for free to anyone who gets the whim to sketch on the spot!

5pm Make your way to Temppeliaukio, known in English as the Rock Church, one of Helsinki’s most popular

attractions. Quarried out of solid rock, the Lutheran church with its rugged natural textures is not your average house of worship.

This enchanting space with its flow of natural light is a must-see for any traveller.

6pm

Enjoy dinner at Elite (elite.fi), a restaurant that has served as the gathering place for some of Finland’s best-known artists since the 1930s. Their presence is still felt today as some of the artists’ works decorate the walls of this warm, traditional space.

The menu offers classic dishes with beautiful flavours.

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Get a day pass from HSL and hop on any of the city’s trams, buses or regional trains. The travel card can also be used on the ferry to Suomenlinna

charming city with a drink at Ateljée Bar (raflaamo.fi).

Located at the tower of the hotel Torni, the bar offers a breathtaking view of Finland’s capital.

What better way to relax than having a glass of wine and taking in the energy of the city below from above?

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R ail Adventure Traversing three countries on the Trans-Siberian Text and Photos Deborah Chan

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he greatest train journey on earth is not an easy feat, especially when it comes to deciding on the ideal route, purchasing train tickets online while considering five different time zones and applying for visas.

The raw adventure of taking a route less travelled fascinated me; the hubbub of Beijing, the mystical Mongolian culture and the wild forests and steppes of Russia bewildered me enough to embark on the Trans-Siberian railway journey.

My trip started in bustling Beijing where old meets new. I was overwhelmed by the rapid development in the city, its towering skyscrapers, a sense of smoggy chaos in the air, and perpetual traffic on its roads. But amid

all this, I was delighted to find history in the enchanting and luxuriant Forbidden City and in the massive austerity where Tiananmen Square stood. I explored the city’s courtyards shoulder-to-shoulder with swarming crowds of tourists. This is China, after all.

A trip to the Great Wall is imperative when in Beijing. I spent a few days at Mutianyu, a booming hamlet 70 kilometres northeast of Beijing. As I set foot on the wall, I was reminded of stories my grandmother told me about the valiant labourers whose sweat, blood and tears stained the walls. Many talk about the grand magnificence of the wall, but if the wall could speak, I am sure that it would echo the hundreds of thousands of lives lost in its construction.

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The vast expanse of Mongolia's countryside is the perfect playground for my little one

The spacious interior of a guest ger ornately propped up by beautifully hand-painted beams

I was ready to escape Beijing’s hubbub for some countryside tranquility and board my first train to Ulaanbaatar, Mongolia’s capital. The train station was a frenzy of mad crowds at every turn, trolley bags knocking on my ankles and people elbowing at my side in a hurried puff. The gates opened and there before me, the oddly familiar dark green train was parked. Looking around, I saw selfie sticks poking into the air and massive grins. A tangible mutual excitement hung in the air, almost forceful enough to push the train along.

My humble four-bed cabin had a tiny coffee table mounted next to the window and a rotating wall fan. When the summer heat was too much to bear, I escaped to the first-class cabin or the dining cart to enjoy the cool airconditioning. At the Chinese-Mongolian border, the train’s bogies (wheels) were changed due to the different track gauges used by Mongolian and Chinese railway networks. I sat in the dark as each carriage was raised individually followed by violent shaking and banging to get the new bogies in. This took two hours before our train continued on its journey into no man’s land.

I was greeted with dramatic landscapes

the next morning. Mongolia’s main draw is its rugged countryside, vast grassland stretching far into the horizon with wild horses galloping with unrestrained freedom and tiny ger (felt-lined tents) encampments dwarfed by enormous undulating hills. This nomadic land, where many people still lead traditional lives, herding cattle and hunting with eagles, held a certain mystique.

I stayed with a local nomad family in Terelj National Park, 80 kilometres from Ulaanbaatar. My host family spoke very little English and we communicated with a lot of dramatic hand gestures. I was ushered into the family ger, propped up by beautifully decorated beams rising up to the ceiling. The centerpiece of the ger is a wood-fire iron stove with a long chimney sticking out that doubles up as a fireplace.

The ger was constantly filled with the delicious aroma of khuushuur (fried mutton dumplings) and mantou (white fluffy steamed bread) served with mutton soup. A steady selection of tidbits – aaruul (dehydrated yak curds) and dried milk chips – was constantly available.

My host, Chan’gkhan, sold mares’ milk for a living. I watched and marvelled at her strength as she diligently milked the horses every two hours, a task that’s both tiring and time-consuming.

Back in Ulaanbaatar, I had a glimpse of the country’s patriotism at the annual Naadam Festival, the biggest festival of the year. Over 35,000 wrestlers, 40,000 horse racers and 1,500 archers compete

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Mongolian wrestlers fighting to win the title at the annual Naadam Festival

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Smoked omul, a salmon species endemic to Lake Baikal, is the perfect beach snack

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in traditional competitions. Ulaanbaatar was abuzz with people on the streets till late, traditional dance shows and fireworks displays. In the national stadium, there was a parade of people dressed as ancient warriors, men and women in embroidered robes called del and elaborate headdresses, along with burly wrestlers clad in blue and red briefs, soldiers and traditional throat singers. The atmosphere was electric.

Finally, my rail journey took me into Siberia, the largest land mass stretching across the Trans-Siberian railway. UlanUde is a relaxed city and the population is made up mainly of Buryats, who forsook their nomadic lifestyle and adopted a simple agricultural life. A giant statue of the head of Vladimir Lenin sits in the city’s central square, built in 1970 for the centennial of Lenin’s birth.

Further west, I stopped at Lake Baikal, the world’s oldest and deepest freshwater lake, formed millions of years ago. I spent the day basking and soaking my feet in the lake’s clear waters, so clear that I was told it is safe to drink thanks to numerous types of sponge living in its depths. I enjoyed a picnic of tomato rice and smoked omul, a salmon species endemic to Lake Baikal.

Back on the train for another overnighter, I arrived at Krasnoyarsk, a vibrant city nestled among commanding hills and cliffs along the Yenisei River.

The main attraction near this city is the Stolby Nature Reserve, famed for its towering stone formations reaching up to 100 metres in height. It is said that Stolby was once a hideout for secret political meetings. Today, the park is a favourite among rock climbers.

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The longest and most arduous leg of the train journey was from Omsk to Moscow, a 40-hour ride with occasional 20-minute stops for a stretch and some food shopping. I was tired of pot noodles by then and was delighted to find roast chicken and caramel waffles at one stop. The landscape gradually changed from larch, pine and birch trees to factories and brick houses. I was inching closer to modern civilisation.

Soon, I was in Moscow, which has long held a reputation as one of the world’s most expensive cities to visit. Revelling in the glamour of the city, I checked into the luxury heritage Baltschug Kempinski, boasting unobstructed views of the Red Square, the Kremlin and the iconic St. Basil’s Cathedral with its colourful spiral domes.

As I tucked into my hearty bowl of meat dumplings and watched the hectic buzz of the city, it dawned on me that the hours of solace es Airlin ct in my small train cabin were a i s y dire M a la daily ala the single greatest thing I s e t a oper s from Ku would miss from the world’s o t t h ) g L i U fl ur (K greatest rail journey. It was Lump g (PEK) n i j the perfect place for reflection, Bei rediscovery and rejuvenation on goingplaces_Aug_edited.pdf 1 7/7/15 11:44 AM life’s long journey.

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Provençal Pleasures

Exploring the cultural spaces and gastronomy of Arles and Avignon

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The Palais des Papes or Popes' Palace is a UNESCO World Heritage building

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xploring Provence’s vast, rugged sprawl can be exhilarating – and daunting.

From the salt marshes of the Camargue to storybook hilltop villages like Gordes to the lively Mediterranean city of Marseille, the famously picturesque French region offers an array of landscapes and experiences that could take months to uncover.

Where to start? Arles and Avignon. Just 20 minutes apart by train, the Roman-era town of Arles and the medieval walled city of Avignon enfold a dense mix of architectural beauty, world-class art, sunsoaked Provençal gastronomy and Unesco World Heritage sites.

Toss in ambitious new cultural spaces, a hint of urban cool and a high-speed

rail link with Paris (about three hours away), and the result is a southern French smorgasbord that can be devoured in a weekend.

WHAT TO DO? ART OF ARLES

Vincent van Gogh created more than 300 works during his 15 months in Arles, in 1888 and 1889. Alas, not one van Gogh canvas remains in Arles, not even at the splashy new Fondation Vincent van Gogh, which organises van Gogh-related exhibitions by contemporary artists.

Practically his only trace resides in the Musée Réattu, a castlelike 15th-century edifice containing an 1889 letter he wrote

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to his friend Paul Gauguin. In a tiny scrawl, he praises Wagner, bemoans the prose of Uncle Tom’s Cabin and laments his psychological state. The museum also has drawings by Picasso, sketches by the fashion designer Christian Lacroix (an Arles native) and photographs by everyone from Brassaï to Berenice Abbott.

ROMAN ROAMINGS

Night view of the outdoor café in Forum Square in Arles that was the inspiration for artist Vincent van Gogh's painting, Café Terrace at Night

The work in question, which was painted in 1888

They came, they saw, they erected an entertainment complex. Dating to the first century A.D., the grand Roman arena, les Arènes, once packed in some 20,000 spectators during gladiator battles with exotic beasts – and with one another. Maintaining the tradition of men fighting animals, the arena hosts summer bullfights. Next door, the ruins of the colonnaded theater are a pleasant spot to wander or watch a concert.

POPE ART

If you happened to be one of those who lived in Avignon during the religious turmoil of the 14th century (when the papacy abandoned Rome), you would have presided over an immense Gothic palace filled with soaring banquet halls, huge vaulted chapels and lush gardens populated

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with peacocks, camels and other exotic fauna. These areas and more are viewable in the Palais des Papes, whose smaller rooms are equally impressive. The papal bedroom is painted with cosmic swirls of vegetative motifs, while the study is covered by mystical frescoes of a nocturnal stag hunt in a forest inhabited by a dragon and unicorn.

BOOKS, PILLOWS AND BOWTIES

Whether you’re desperate for a skateboardshaped chopping board or just a coffeetable book, People’s Paradise provides.

One of several hip fashion and design shops near Place St.-Didier, the lifestyle emporium outfits you for summer with ultralight, hand-dyed T-shirts, from the Provençal brand Red Soul, and red rolledup shorts by Elevenparis. Kooky and colourful, the namesake shop of Isabelle Erizé sells her lacy, tasseled Baroque-style handbags, and cushions mixing stripes and leopard print. CQFD boutique, dedicated to indie French brands, adds wooden sunglasses from Shelter and wooden bow ties by Bowtify.

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Angladon: one of the few van Gogh paintings in Provence. Blazing with color – mint green sky, orange-pink grass and fuzzy blue-red railroad cars – Wagons de Chemin de Fer, painted in Arles in 1888, shows the depressive Dutchman in full visionary mode. The same room includes early Picasso gouaches, Cezanne’s geometric, hard-edge still life Nature Morte au Pot de Grès, and works by Modigliani, Degas and Vuillard.

ART TIMES TWO

Reopened in July, the Collection Lambert, a museum of excellent modern and contemporary art, has expanded into the adjacent townhouse, doubling its size. The permanent collection includes sculpture

by Sol LeWitt, paintings by Jean-Michel Basquiat, photos by Nan Goldin and many others.

STARRY NIGHTCAP

A nocturnal walk quickly becomes an art history lesson. Heading west from Place Lamartine, you arrive at the riverside spot where van Gogh painted Cafe Terrace at Night. Strolling the east side of Place du Forum, you might recognise the scene from The Night Café, marked by a

signboard. For drinks, avoid the square’s tourist traps and instead go around the corner to Baràvin, a cheerful wine bar, for a glass of medium-bodied local Château Mont-Redon red.

WHERE TO EAT?

At L’Epicerie – decorated like a 1950s French grocery store – richness rules the Franco-Mediterranean-North-African menu. Foie gras terrine is sweetened with

Umbrella installation at the Arles Photography Festival

Shellfish in a consommé at Le Galoubet

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View of Avignon from the medieval Fort St.-André

Olives for sale at the Les Halles market

mango and cinnamon, while scallops are loaded into a dense leek mille-feuille. If veal tagine with couscous doesn’t sound sufficiently bloat-inducing, the robust pink duck meat comes with hearty potato gratin. Raspberry cheesecake and a spongy French toast in warm caramel sauce guarantee blissful post-meal immobility.

Nature’s bounty literally sprouts from the walls of Avignon’s covered market, Les Halles, thanks to an exterior 'vertical garden'. Inside, Provence’s cornucopia spills from produce stalls, cheese mongers, delis, florists, bakers and butchers. Noteworthy offerings include a variety of salts flavoured with everything from fish to hibiscus flower at Le Moulin à Epices and Côtes du Rhône wines at Les 20 des Halles. For lunch, La Cabane d’Oléron serves grilled fresh scallops on skewers, la fine de claire oysters, and other marine morsels.

Inside Le Galoubet, which evokes both the Middle Ages (stone walls, beamed ceilings, massive hearth) and the mid-20th century (industrial lamps, red neon sign), an upper-crust crowd dines on traditional French cuisine that is far from middling. The three-course menu might start with crunchy local vegetables and cervelle de canut (a zesty cheese spread) or a soft-boiled egg atop a colourful arrangement of soft-cooked red peppers, eggplant and ham slices. Mains might include hanger steak with mushrooms or veal in tangy wine-mustard sauce. For dessert, the cake enveloped in a chocolate

shell with sour cherry sorbet on top is a rich, dark, citric delight.

Opened last year, L’Agape – pronounced 'lah-GAHP' (the word means a fraternal meal in French) – contains stylish vintage industrial décor to accommodate the stylish all-ages crowd. Appetisers and desserts are the standouts, notably the veal tartare starter (served with runny warm egg, girolle mushrooms and blue vitelotte potato chips for a textural mash-up) and the chilled nougat finisher (drenched in honey mousse and studded with radiant citrus-loaded orange and grapefruit slices).

Mains, from roast lamb saddle with fried zucchini to pollock fillet in an olive crust, are slightly less flavourful but solid.

WHERE TO STAY?

Arles’ Hôtel du Forum (hotelduforum. com) occupies a historical stone townhouse with a courtyard swimming pool. The 38 rooms are done in floral patterns and country French décor, while the lobby and bar are filled with gramophones, steamer trunks and other retro knick-knacks.

In Avignon, Rue du Portail Boquier contains two worthy lodging options.

Within an 18th-century edifice, the 12 simple rooms of Hotel Boquier (hotelboquier.com) sport bright Provençal colours. For a rooftop pool and high-end restaurant, the 80-room L’Hotel Cloître Saint-Louis (cloitre-saint-louis.com) occupies a Renaissance-era Jesuit school and a modern addition by Jean Nouvel.

In June, we asked readers and followers of Going Places to vote for their favourites in a selection of travel and lifestyle categories to gauge their tastes and preferences – and the response has been overwhelming.

While we take stock of who’s ahead and who’s playing catch up, there is still time to vote for your favourites at goingplacesmagazine.com before voting ends on 31 December 2015.

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BEST SPA & WELLNESS CENTRE – Nominee

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BEST SHOPPING MALL – Nominee

Shopping Haven

IN EIGHT SHORT YEARS, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur has become one of the most iconic shopping destinations in the country, offering an exciting mix of high end and high-street fashion, local and international food offerings, and special events that bring communities together.

“For us, a shopping centre is not just for shopping but also a venue for promoting arts and culture so that visitors don’t just come for retail therapy, but to learn something new to enhance themselves, says Joyce Yap, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur’s chief executive officer.

“We strive to keep it exciting with events and celebrations, offering the kind of cultural exchange to be gained each festive season like Chinese New Year, Eid, Deepavali and Christmas.

We bring communities together through tradition, heritage and the arts scene; also promoting international culture, for example with Tokyo Street;

promoting food through our Journey of Taste and Taste of Tuscany events; promoting French and Italian fashion; Korean and Turkey fairs; and others.

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is like many communities connected together in one great space,” she says.

In order to stay ahead, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur makes a concerted effort to provide the highest level of service by understanding its own strengths and weaknesses as well as staying on top of trends.

“We are also particular with service.

We invest in training our staff well, we engage foreign language-speaking concierges during tourist influx periods

and attend to complaints within 24 hours.

During festivals, our courtesy crew and the 1Malaysia Pavilion dance crew welcome guests to the mall,” she says.

Yap has one vision for Pavilion Kuala Lumpur and that is for it to become a household name in Asia, if not the world, for shopping. “For instance, if an article compiled the top seven shopping spots in the world, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur must be one of them. My greatest wish is to have Malaysia be one of the world’s must-visit spots because Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is here!”

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BEST NIGHTSPOT – Nominee

Rocking Good Time

ELITE CROWD, prestigious venue, stellar entertainment – that’s Providence. Poised to reign over the scene of Kuala Lumpur’s nocturnal nightlife, the high-end club is the ultimate party central for the city’s rich and famous, the trendsetters, the tastemakers and the serial clubbers. The brainchild of Massive Collective, the team behind South Beach Quarter, Singapore's latest development in premier after-dark entertainment and the nightclub experts for Filter Member's Club, Mink and Bang Bang, Providence is legendary for throwing epic parties orchestrated by the finest local and international DJs. At approximately 5,500 square feet, Providence at The Intermark is the first club in the city to offer premium bottle service to complement its impeccable

table service standards, an experience sought by its star-studded clientele who want to feel at home in a luxurious and exclusively decorated club. The luxury hotspot also provides patrons with the experience of state of the art audio-visual system, with an extravagant, OLED lighting system – the first and largest of its kind in the country – that moves to the rhythm of the music on the dance floor.

If you’re up for the 'THIRSTDAY' party of drink deals paired with upbeat tunes spun by an energetic line-up of DJs; ‘Friday Night Rager’ featuring a unique selection of eclectic beats by the resident DJ; and ‘Showtime Saturdays’ of mash-ups and remixes by Malaysia’s Queen of Open Format Club Music, Eva T; and many more top-notch events, step into Providence and live up to their mantra of “it’s not over till it’s over the top”.

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BEST TRAVEL LUGGAGE – Nominee

Trusted Luggage WHETHER you’re a frequent flyer on business, a travel bug exploring the world, or just setting out for the annual family holiday, there’s no one who can take the weight off your shoulders as expertly as Samsonite can. Consistently providing revolutionary travel solutions through its line of luggage since 1910, Samsonite has been part of every traveller’s journey.

Living up to its tagline ‘Life’s a Journey’, Samsonite, founded by Jesse Shwayder, became the go-to brand for turn-of-the-century travellers looking for unique, resilient yet finely crafted luggage.

As travel evolved into a mainstream pursuit, Samsonite adapted to travellers’ needs and launched a string of ‘firsts’, including matching luggage sets, the first wheeled suitcases and lightweight luggage, which became a benchmark for

discerning travellers' aspirational wants and desires. To cater to the booming industry, Samsonite harnessed innovative technologies to launch breakthroughs like the first lightweight magnesium suitcase and the revolutionary polypropylene case.

Today, Samsonite continues to facilitate globalisation by being both a companion and an accessory for multifaceted travellers. Observing the needs of modern travellers for sensible and durable luggage, Samsonite has engineered Lite-Locked, the lightest and most secure model of the brand’s hardside collection to-date.Conceived from a combination of their exclusive Curv technology of the

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So go ahead, set yourself up for an effortless and stylish journey with peace of mind with the Samsonite Lite-Locked.

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BEST CONVENTION CENTRE – Nominee

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BEST ECO RESORT – Nominee

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SET IN NATURE, The Haven Luxury Resort is possibly the only one of its kind in the world where you can live by the primary forest and be in the city at the same time, being only 15 minutes from the city centre of Ipoh.

It's not surprising that this Resort has been conferred over 30 prestigious awards, both national and international to date, the latest being World Winner in the World Luxury Hotel Awards (Family category).

With the current low Malaysian currency rate, the remaining units are likely to be snapped up soon. This stunning hotel resort caters to both the young and the old and is available for short and long term stays.

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FOOD TRAIL

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Charismatic restaurants stir up culinary diversity in Malaysian island city Text and Photos Sean Yoong

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t’s a familiar scene in George Town, the capital of Malaysia’s northern Penang island. Crowds of residents and tourists are flocking to a cluster of roadside stalls to order tangy fruit salads and spicy noodles in tamarind soup. Penang is a beloved paradise for street food, after all.

But a few steps away from the bustle, the discreet doorway of a nearly centuryold building offers a tantalising glimpse into an alternative landscape for food lovers. Inside, visitors can explore a leafy courtyard with rustic walls of exposed brick - the site of Patio bar de tapas (facebook.com/patiopenang), a Barcelonainspired, Malaysian-owned restaurant that’s packed on most weekends.

“Try this paella,” Patio’s co-founder Justin Chuah tells us, as his team brings a fragrant pan of Spanish-grown simmered rice crowned with prawns, calamari and clams. “You should also taste our chicken wings infused with Red Bull and jalapenos.

And our baked speciality of chorizo, tomato, egg and manchego cheese.”

Patio’s slate of temptations illustrates

how gastronomy in George Town is fast evolving, with a dizzying diversity of contemporary eateries now concentrated within two square kilometres of George Town’s core.

Hungry for haute cuisine? Head to Farquhar Mansion (farquharmansion. com), a restaurant that opened in 2014 in a stately two-storey bungalow. Upstairs, a kaleidoscope of portraits blankets the

Farquhar Mansion's eyecatching dessert

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The people behind the Barcelonainspired Patio

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Farquhar Mansion's striking interior

Awesome Canteen showcases 'Paleo' recipes

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The Awesome Canteen team hails from Kuala Lumpur

The interior of Jawi House is an evocative display of local artwork and heirlooms

Jawi House's rice specialty

Cheong Fatt Tze's elegantly presented seafood dish

El Faro serves stellar fare

walls and the ceiling, depicting everything from pink flamingos to Marilyn Monroe.

It’s a playfully eccentric setting for an exquisite extravaganza that might commence with French oysters with lobster gelée, cauliflower mousse and Ossetra caviar, before later concluding with white chocolate coconut parfait with mango basil compote.

Or perhaps you’re thinking of Thai?

One of George Town’s top openings this year is Inch (facebook.com/inchfoodbar), a Southeast Asian tapas bar that focuses on food from The Land of Smiles, spanning traditional favourites like pad thai and tom yum goong, plus inventive fare such as honey-roasted cashews with Sriracha sauce, washed down with a Tom Collins cocktail with a twist: Gin infused with nutmeg, one of Penang’s signature spices.

Inch is nestled amid the numerous heritage buildings of Penang, which features one of Southeast Asia’s largest collections of pre-war buildings dating back to the British colonial era. These structures range from the modest to the magnificent, furnishing memorable ambiances with a rich sense of history for restaurants.

If you need a feel-good breakfast, check out Narrow Marrow (facebook. com/narrowmarrow), helmed by the affable duo of Alvin Neoh and Jamie Oon, an architect and interior designer respectively who’ve painstakingly restored a shop-lot that had been abandoned for a decade.

Narrow Marrow is a quirky space that defies easy categorisation – the décor leaps from terrariums and teapots to tables and chairs salvaged from streets and flea markets. The food includes not only thick traditional toasts slathered with cheddar cheese and avocado paste, but also a comforting lamb stew that Oon’s mother lovingly cooks at home. And the vibe is encouragingly cheerful – Narrow Marrow has hosted everything from musical gigs to a ‘tropical cosmic space future’ costume party.

“This is our playground,” Neoh says.

“We like to get people feeling curious and connected to this place and each other.

What we sell here is social lubricant.”

An equally distinctive destination can be visited for lunch. Jawi House (jawihouse.com), located in a 19th-century building on a street once known for brass and copper merchants, dishes out

cherished recipes handed down through the generations, blending local Malay culinary traditions with South Asian and Middle Eastern influences. Founded by an anthropologist couple whose sons serve as the restaurant’s manager and head chef, this is one of the few places that promise nasi lemuni, a herbal rice dish with a lightly bitter tang, cooked with coconut milk and lemuni leaves, believed to hold diverse medicinal properties.

Come for the food, which showcases masterfully mellow subtleties, then stay and admire the evocative local artwork and heirlooms on display.

When the sun sets, enjoy an elegant evening at Cheong Fatt Tze Restaurant (thebluemansion.com.my), which serves modern Cantonese cuisine in The Blue Mansion, a boutique hotel with an indigo-blue facade and a lavish interior initially constructed in the 1880s by the powerful Chinese merchant Cheong Fatt Tze. The restaurant that bears his name brings old-world aristocratic dining to modern-day Penang, with a refined menu that includes five-spice duck breast with orange plum sauce and double-boiled snow pear with hasma and ginseng, prepared by a chef who has cooked professionally for three decades.

Alternatively, foodies seeking a lively night can head to El Faro (facebook. com/elfarotapasbar), a modern European tapas bar helmed by Penang native Jack Yeap, a terrific chef who returned to his hometown to open his own restaurant after honing his craft in Singapore.

Yeap’s nuanced creations supply spellbinding flavours, progressing

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George Town Classics Remember to also sample timeless dishes at older eateries. The Simply Enak Penang Harmony Food Trail (simplyenak.com) offers daily fourhour walking tours for participants to taste the following and more:

CHAR KUEY TEOW (stir-fried flat noodles with soy sauce and prawns) NASI KANDAR (steamed rice with curries, meat, seafood and vegetables) NASI LEMAK (fragrant rice cooked with coconut and pandan leaves)

smoothly from cold capellini with konbu and lumpfish caviar to hot squid ink rice with mixed seafood and aioli.

Penang’s flourishing food scene has drawn restaurateurs from far and near, including at least two Italians. The gregarious Roberto Dreon, who hails from Venice, presides over Il Bacaro (facebook.com/bacaropenang), which promises trattoria-style cooking that blends authentic finesse with homecooked honesty. Try the seafood stew, pizzas and duck ravioli with butter and herbs; the kitchen prepares much of the pastas and sauces from scratch.

Also conveying a taste of la dolce vita, Maurizio Ranauro’s Via Pre (via-pre. com) will make hearty eaters very happy.

Il Bacaro’s gregarious Roberto Dreon

Via Pre's owner Maurizio Ranauro

Il Bacaro is known for its seafood

This cavernous restaurant is bursting with Italian hams and cheeses, alongside the likes of eggplant bruschetta and pork cheek bucatini, with a wine list that’s roughly 90 percent Italian.

Closer to home, Kuala Lumpur resident Diane Ong leaped at the opportunity to launch her own restaurant in George Town this year. Ong’s Awesome Canteen (facebook.com/ awesomecanteenpg) in the Sekeping Victoria vacation retreat is acclaimed for its ‘Paleo’ recipes, focusing on nutritious protein sources, vegetables and fruits, with vibrant highlights like grilled butterfish fillet with sweet potatoes and honeydew sauce.

Ultimately, Penang’s charm is best summed up by the people who were born and bred here, and who now run their own successful establishments.

“We’re a relatively slow and relaxed city,” says Vince Ong, a co-founder of Macallum Connoisseurs (facebook.com/ macallum), a popular café, coffee roastery and training academy in a sprawling refurbished warehouse. “But we’re inspired to show that we can do things as well as anyone else.”

“This is a place where you can build a meaningful business with character, soul, warmth and identity,” says Ben Ng, a respected mixologist who spent years in Kuala Lumpur and abroad before returning to George Town to launch Mish Mash (facebook.com/mishmashpg), a bistro that attracts bustling crowds for its hearty pub grub and imaginative cocktails in an atmospheric setting lined with portraits of boxing legend Muhammad Ali and a cigar-smoking Fidel Castro. “It’s really good to be back in Penang.”

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CHEF'S CUT

Olly Jackson always had a plan, but he never imagined tasting success with an inn

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hef Olly Jackson starts his mornings squeezing orange juice, but not for himself, his wife or his children.

Instead, the OJ is for his guests having breakfast at the Langford Fivehead, a bed-and-breakfast in a 15th-century house bordered by cedars and hedges of box and yew, located in romantic Somerset, England.

However, the term “breakfast-and-bed” may be more appropriate for the Langford Fivehead, as it is more often described as a “restaurant with rooms”. Chef Olly and his wife, Rebecca, are proprietors of the inn, and while lodgings are assuredly as comfortable as any five-star hotel, with

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Chef Olly's special Creedy Carver Duck (recipe on the next page)

His French cuisine expertise is evident in the crab and scallop mousse starter

Chef Olly and his wife dove head first into running an inn with a restaurant

His delightfully decadent dark chocolate fondant with salted caramel

each of the six bedrooms styled with quintessential English-living refinements, they are first and foremost restaurateurs with a leaning toward fine dining and French cuisine.

So how did a young chef like the 33-year-old Jackson end up running a B&B? “My wife and I got the opportunity to run the Langford while I was working as a head chef on a 1,000-acre game estate in Cornwall,” he explains. “We were about a year into a five-year plan to open and run our own business. We had a ninemonth old son Harry, and Rebecca had just found out that she was carrying our second child, now 3-year-old Connie, so we were pretty hesitant to start with.

However, nothing ventured, nothing gained, and despite everyone thinking we were insane, we went to look around.”

“We were presented with a quintessentially English pre-Tudor manor house with six en-suite bedrooms. It had been operating as an upmarket B&B, but with no stand-alone restaurant, so it was beautifully done out and ‘ready to go’. We fell in love with the house and set to putting a business plan together. The Good Food Guide 2012 had just been published in which I was delighted to have received a cooking score of five for the restaurant in which I was working in at the time, so this gave us a clear idea of where we could place ourselves in the market and at that time, there were only a couple of clear competitors.”

“The glaringly obvious thing was that the rooms could generate a good revenue stream from the outset, enabling us to slowly and carefully build up the

reputation of the restaurant,” he reminisces.

For Chef Olly and Rebecca, the emphasis was on developing the food, so it seemed fitting that they simplified the whole establishment to be a restaurant – with rooms. With the rooms, they hope to create a home-away-from-home atmosphere, but the food will always get top priority.

Trained at Northampton College, during which he also spent time working for the Marriott group, Chef Olly picked up valuable lessons in management, especially on portion control and stock rotation.

However, working under award-winning food writer and restaurateur Ruth Watson gave him his most valuable lesson – the importance of the provenance of food.

The weekly-changing menu at the Langford is built around the finest seasonal produce found in Somerset – either from local farms and producers, or from the Langford’s garden itself.

“We could trace all our meat to the farms and animals they came from and fish to the boats they were fished from,” Chef Olly proudly proclaims. “Local farms provided hand-picked crops and there were oyster beds just up the road. It was a great experience and made me truly grateful for fresh produce.” Checking out what is currently growing in the Langford’s garden and speaking with one of their two dedicated gardeners, Steve and Jill, on what he can use for the day’s lunch and dinner menu is a daily affair.

Chef Olly is also hands-on with the dessert, often spending his afternoons refining and tweaking recipes. He reckons it is unusual for a head chef to be keen on

on pastry, yet it was his favourite discipline during college, and he considers himself lucky to be able to work on them daily.

He is also constantly innovating on the meals he serves, applying a modern twist to dishes whilst demonstrating different methods of cooking. An example of this is his beef duo of braised shin of beef and fillet cooked sous vide, with celeriac puree, baby vegetables and pomme Maxine.

It seems that guests and diners are very agreeable to Chef Olly’s methods and cooking.

The establishment is rated “Excellent” by virtually all the reviewers on travel and lifestyle website TripAdvisor, with words like “foody heaven” and “best meal ever had” constantly used by different reviewers to describe the Langford’s food. Now, it seems that the big boys are taking note. Quite recently, the Langford received a cooking score of six from the Waitrose Good Food Guide.

Of course, Chef Olly is beyond thrilled.

“This should really put us on the food map,” he enthuses. “But, to be honest, we want to just keep doing what we are doing because we love it, and fingers crossed, it’s working,” he says in view of future plans for the Langford Fivehead restaurant and inn. The Langford Fivehead is operated under the management of the BIG Group, owned by Benjamin Yong, one of Malaysia's most successful restaurant entrepreneurs.

Cook Like A Chef Chef Olly shares his recipe for Creedy Carver Duck with celeriac puree, asparagus and kale

Prep time: Over two days Ingredients: 1 whole duck 1 large carrot peeled and chopped 1 medium onion peeled and chopped 2 sticks of celery chopped ½ medium celeriac 12 asparagus spears 1 bunch of kale 1 shallot 3 sprigs of thyme Handful of chopped parsley Duck fat Milk

Day 1 • Remove breast and legs from duck. Roast the carcass until well browned (about ½ hour at 180°C).

• Make a stock using the carcass, water, carrots, onions and celery.

Simmer for 6 hours then drain, keeping the liquid and chill.

• Lightly salt the duck legs and submerge completely in duck fat.

Simmer until the leg meat easily pulls away from the bone (about 2 hours). Allow to cool.

• Remove the legs from the oil.

Carefully take the skin off in one piece and lay on a cooling rack.

• Bake skin at 160°C until crisp.

Cool completely and store in an airtight container.

• Remove as much meat as possible from the legs and place in a bowl.

• Add a little cooking oil, parsley and season with salt to taste and mix.

• Place the leg meat mixture on a piece of cling film and roll up like a sausage.

• Place into the fridge to chill for about 12 hours.

Day 2 • Take the stock, remove any fat and place it in a large pan with chopped shallots and thyme.

Place it on high heat and allow to boil until it is reduced to a sauce consistency, then strain.

This may take up to 2 hours – and the sauce should coat the back of a spoon.

• Pan fry the duck, skin side down for 8-10 minutes on medium heat, turn over and bake in oven for 4 minutes at 180°C. Remove and rest for 5 minutes.

• Remove the wrapped leg meat from the fridge and cut into 4.

Remove cling film and bake in oven at 160°C for 10 minutes.

For the vegetables • For the celeriac puree, peel and chop the celeriac. Place in sauce pan then half cover with milk, top up with water until the celeriac is covered. Simmer until tender.

• Drain the celeriac (keep the liquid as it may be needed to thin the puree). Blend until smooth. Add some of the cooking liquid if it is too thick, season with salt if needed. Chill and store covered.

• Trim the asparagus bottoms to remove the woody end. Remove the stalk from the kale then tear the leaves. Chill until needed.

To Serve Warm the celeriac puree, place the asparagus into a pan of boiling salted and buttered water for 3 minutes. With 2 minutes to go place the kale in as well, then drain.

Plate using half a duck breast per portion and one portion of leg meat.

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Grow

What You Eat

City folks are getting their hands dirty with urban edible gardens Text Tan Lee Kuen Photos SooPhye

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According to the U.S. Department of Agriculture, 15 percent of the world's food is currently grown in urban areas. Starting an urban edible garden shows that you can grow your own food, no matter where you live. It means that fresh, organic vegetables are a short walk from the people who eat it.

Bjorn Low and Rob Pearce founded Edible Garden City (ediblegardencity.com) in 2012 to champion the 'Grow Your Own Food' movement in land-scarce Singapore.

The urban garden consultancy designs, builds and maintains food gardens for restaurants, hotels, schools and residences.

Among their clients are Artichoke Café, Jamie's Italian, the Ministry of Education and Marina Bay Sands.

"One of our biggest problems is scepticism; everyone thinks an edible garden is not feasible in Singapore until we show them it is," says Pearce, who grew up on an English farm. "Everyone should grow their own food at least in some small way; it’s really fundamental to who we are as humans. Once we understand what goes into growing things, it helps us make better choices about what we put into our bodies," he adds.

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In Malaysia, the Ministry of Agriculture and Agro-Based Industry has launched an Urban Farming Programme, assisting city dwellers in setting up their own food gardens, while local councils have kicked off community garden projects.

The Consumers' Association of Penang has produced starter kits complete with a pot, soil, seeds, organic fertiliser and a guidebook on how to grow vegetables.

On the ground, community organisations like Urban Hijau and Subur Community Gardens hold public gatherings and workshops to showcase urban gardening. Groups such as TTDI Edible Project and the Malaysian Gardening Community have sprung up to cater to modern farming enthusiasts. For the novice gardener, advice on sustainable farming and support can be crucial.

"Growing food takes a bit more effort than growing ornamental plants.

Edible plants usually need more care and fertilisation to make sure you get a good yield," advises Low Shao-Lyn of Eats, Shoots & Roots (eatsshootsandroots.org).

The social enterprise, run by Low and Beatrice Yong, was founded in 2012 to help city folks understand where their food comes from and learn how to take control of their food choices.

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are places where most people live these days, including ourselves. We also felt that this was the best way to get people interested in the environment because Malaysians love food," says Low. One of their biggest successes is the Kitchen Garden at Dignity for Children Foundation, built with the help of landscape designer Ng Seksan, the foundation's staff and volunteers.

Their latest project is a rooftop garden at Clearwater Residence in Kuala Lumpur for Michelin-starred chef Jeff Ramsey.

Low and Yong also nurture their own garden in Petaling Jaya, where they employ different garden beds and gardening methods to grow a wide variety of edibles such as tomatoes, basil, kailan, roselle, chillies, pea eggplant and fruit trees like banana and papaya.

"We use the space mainly as a place to experiment and to share knowledge with others," says Yong.

Urban agriculture, says Low, is slowly gaining momentum with their edible

gardens workshop attendance steadily growing. To make it easier for newbies, they have created seed boxes, which are for sale online, at select outlets in the city or at their workshops.

Alternatively, you could pick up a seedling on one of Free Tree Society's Giveaway Days. The society (freetreesociety.org), formed by a group of eco-minded women, has a nursery in Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur, where they collect seeds and sprout them to be given away free to the public. "We have a stock of over 4,000 plants growing in our nursery for giveaway. In just two years we have given away 4,500 plants," says Baida Jane Hercus, one of the co-founders.

"Our herbs and fruit trees are always popular. Some of the more popular plants are mulberries, Indian borage, durian trees and chocolate mint. The chocolate mint smells like an After Eight chocolate. When visitors smell the chocolate mint, they swoon and have to have it!" says Baida.

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Growing your own food means fresh organic fruits and vegetables are available within walking distance

Free Tree Society makes all natural, organic products from the bounty of their garden

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The society has recently set up an edible community garden beside its nursery, where the neighbourhood can have easy access to the fresh bounty. "There’s no better way to encourage Malaysians to learn gardening than to grow food and then eat it. We will entice urbanites into greener lifestyles through their stomachs!" enthuses Baida.

For urban dwellers who are used to getting their food off supermarket shelves, growing their own meals can seem daunting. Firdaus Nisha Muhammad Faizal of Ecocentric Transitions (ecocentrictransitions.com) advises starting small. "If you like salads, try growing microgreens or herbs. Growing sweet basil in a pot will reward you with enough to make a bottle of pesto, while a

Beatrice Yong and Low Shao-Lyn of Eats, Shoots and Roots

Beautiful white flowers from the cilantro plant

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patch of kangkung (water morning glory) or sweet potato leaves are great for stirfries every week," she says.

Ecocentric Transitions uses urban agriculture projects to teach environmental education and sustainable living skills. They work closely with communities, families and institutions throughout the project, from garden design and plant selection to building planter beds and growing seedlings.

Nisha especially likes to see the change helping in the garden has on children, "Some of the kids learn how to seedsave and bring the seeds home to their parents to be planted. This extension of care is rarely seen in some of the kids and it amazes us how food security builds confidence and helps kids problem-solve."

For her, having an urban edible garden is more than just about food.

"We realised that the average home no longer has any food resilience and is totally dependent on store-bought food," she says. "We aim to reintroduce edible gardens as a means of food production, nature appreciation, stress relief and community-building, all goals towards a resilient and connected society."

Low Shao-Lyn of Eats, Shoots and Roots shares tips on starting an edible garden: SOIL you need to use the right soil that has enough nutrients. Depending on the plants you grow, this soil has to be either well-drained or keeps moisture well.

SEEDS/SEEDLINGS We're focused on edible plants, so if you're looking for seeds you can get them from us or our online store. You can get seedlings from your local nurseries.

TOOLS A simple spade or fork will do to help you mix and dig up stuff in your garden or pots. You can use gloves to keep your fingernails dirt-free.

FERTILISERS Plants are like pets, they need to be fed too. You'd need to keep some natural fertilisers handy, for example compost, vermicompost and Effective Microorganisms (EM).

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Hiasan Halus dan rumit, seni lukis inai pada tangan dan kaki kekal popular

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Dari pergelangan tangan, dia melukis dua garis halus merentasi bahagian tapak tangan. Dengan tangkas, beberapa titik dibubuh bagi membentuk dedaun pada lilitan pokok. Sedikit demi sedikit, semakin banyak garisan dan titik ditambah untuk membentuk rekaan rumit yang memenuhi seluruh tapak tangan hingga ke hujung jari.

Sambil melukis dengan penuh yakin, Jyoti sempat lagi bergurau senda dan rekaan tadi siap dalam masa 15 minit!

Berbekalkan tiga dekad pengalaman dalam seni lukis inai, kemahiran itu kini menjadi satu kebiasaan baginya.

Seni lukis Mehndi adalah sejenis teknik tradisional masyarakat India dalam menghasilkan corak-corak inai yang cantik pada permukaan kulit. Biasa digunakan untuk merias pengantin perempuan pada hari perkahwinannya, seni lukis inai ini juga banyak dipraktikkan pada majlis-majlis penting lain mahupun sekadar perhiasan fesyen.

Sejenis seni kuno yang diwarisi sejak zaman Moghul di India, seni merias kulit telah lama dipraktikkan di subkontinen India lebih-lebih lagi di bahagian India Utara.

Jyoti, 59, telah mempelajari seni tersebut ketika bertugas sebagai jurusolek di Mumbai pada tahun 1986. Pada waktu itu, seni lukis Mehndi masih belum dipraktikkan secara meluas di Malaysia.

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merangkumi titik-titik dan bulatan ringkas serta kaedah mewarnakan hujung jari-jemari.

Ini mungkin berpunca daripada daun inai yang ditumbuk sehingga lumat dan terlalu kasar untuk membentuk corak-corak halus. Kini, inai boleh diperoleh dalam bentuk serbuk dan diadun menjadi pes lembut.

Sekembalinya dari India, Jyoti mendapati kemahiran baharunya itu mendapat permintaan yang tinggi dari kalangan pengantin perempuan. Lebih-lebih lagi corak flora bergaya yang cukup popular pada ketika itu. “Corak inai pengantin saya yang pertama memakan masa hampir lima jam untuk siap,� katanya sambil mengimbau kenangan awal kerjayanya ini.

Kini, Jyoti perlukan masa kurang dari dua jam untuk menyiapkan keseluruhan hiasan inai pengantin. Biasanya ini merangkumi bahagian tangan, tapak tangan dan kaki. Bergantung kepada kehendak peribadi, seni lukis inai boleh meliputi permukaan kulit dari bahagian lengan hingga ke hujung jari atau dari lutut ke jari kaki.

Rekaan inai untuk pengantin perempuan mengambil masa yang lama untuk disiapkan berikutan coraknya yang amat rumit dan biasanya unik. Kelazimannya, pengantin

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Pada kebiasaannya, mereka tidak dapat jumpa,” ujar Jyoti sambil ketawa.

Seni lukis Mehndi bagaimanapun tidak kekal sama selama-lamanya kerana gaya fesyen berubah-ubah dan teknik baharu perlu dipelajari. Pada zaman dahulu, pengantin perempuan mungkin meminta agar persamaan pasangan dilukis pada setiap tapak tangan. Malah, corak yang lebih rumit seperti lukisan pengantin perempuan di dalam pengusung juga antara permintaannya. Corak ini adalah yang paling mencabar bagi Jyoti dan memakan masa lima jam untuk disiapkan.

Hari ini, corak fesyen inai telah beralih kepada rekaan-rekaan yang menyelitkan unsur-unsur geometri, bunga-bungaan, dedaun dan lilitan

pada batang pokok. Terkini, kebanyakan pelanggan lebih menggemari corak bergaya kaligrafi lantang yang menonjol.

Oleh sebab pengantin perempuan mengimpikan rekaan corak yang berwarna terang dan menonjol, lukisan inai biasanya dipakai sehari atau dua hari sebelum majlis pernikahan berlangsung.

Inai segar yang baru dipakai adalah berwarna oren dan bertukar gelap menjadi warna merah manggis sebelum pudar dalam masa seminggu dua. “Kata orang semakin gelap warna inainya, semakin akrablah hubungan antara menantu dengan mak mertua,” ujar Jyoti.

Berbanding zaman dahulu, daun inai perlu ditumbuk sehingga lumat, proses penghasilan inai kini jauh lebih ringkas. Hari ini, serbuk inai hanya perlu dicampur dengan minyak Eucalyptus untuk membentuk pes hitam dan pekat sebelum dimasukkan dalam kon plastik. Apabila perlu digunakan, hujung kon akan digunting untuk

Dahulu, lukisan pengantin perempuan dalam pengusung antara permintaan corak lukisan inai yang akan diminta

membentuk muncung. Kemudian, corak akan dilakar setelah minyak inai disapu pada permukaan kulit.

Selepas dibiarkan kering sekitar 15 minit, pes yang sudah kering akan dibuang. Satu lapisan minyak akan disapu sekali lagi bagi membantu warna inai kekal. Dalam sekelip mata, kulit tangan dan kaki kini lebih elegan dan menarik perhatian dengan perhiasan corak halus.

Menurut Jyoti, inai kini lebih kerap dipakai untuk tujuan bergaya sematamata namun masih dipraktikkan di majlis-majlis perkahwinan khasnya di kalangan masyarakat India utara. Sesi melukis Mehndi biasanya diadakan sempena majlis keramaian praperkahwinan yang dikenali sebagai sangeet. Majlis ini meraikan ikatan persaudaraan antara kedua-dua keluarga pengantin lelaki dan perempuan. Artis inai akan hadir untuk merias pengantin perempuan dan juga tetamu-tetamu wanita. Yang pasti, corak paling rumit dan cantik biasanya dikhaskan untuk pengantin perempuan.

“Tidak sah sesebuah majlis perkahwinan tanpa inai,” tambah Jyoti.

Dengan keindahannya yang menyerlah, seni lukis mehndi kini merupakan salah satu seni tradisional yang masih berkembang maju merentasi batas sempadan etnik.

Jyoti Sekhon 38A, Persiaran Ara Kiri, Lucky Garden, Bangsar 59100 Kuala Lumpur

Jyothi Sekhon sudah menceburi bidang ini hampir 30 tahun Jyothi Sekhon has been producing Mehndi art for almost 30 years Corak dilakar dahulu sebelum mendapat persetujuan pelanggan A sketch is first confirmed by the customer before it is drawn

Warna yang dihasilkan inai biasanya merah atau oren terang The resulting colour from the henna is usually a vibrant red or orange Pes inai memungkinkan rekaan halus Henna paste makes intricate designs possible

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The delicate art of drawing henna patterns has become very popular

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ith a steady hand, Jyoti Sekhon gently pressed on a cone filled with henna paste and began drawing an intricate pattern of vines and leaves on the young woman’s palm.

Beginning at the wrist, she drew two thin lines across the palm, and with a deft flick of the henna cone, she dabbed on dots to make leaves on the vine. Steadily, she added more lines and dots to create a design that covered the entire palm to the fingertips.

It took a mere 15 minutes to complete, with Jyoti joking as she drew confidently. With three decades of experience in the art of Mehndi, the skill has become second nature to her.

Mehndi art, the traditional Indian technique of making beautiful henna patterns on the skin, is used to adorn a bride on her wedding day, and for other significant occasions, although it can also be used simply as fashion.

An ancient art derived from the days of the Moghuls in India, the art of skin decoration has since become widely used in the Indian sub-continent, especially in northern India.

Jyoti, 59, learnt her art in Mumbai in 1986 when she trained as a beautician. At that time, there was hardly anyone practising it in Malaysia. Mehndi art was confined to simple dots and circles, and the colouring of the fingertips.

That was partly because henna was obtained from pounding henna leaves, and was too thick to create delicate patterns.

Today, henna is obtained in powder form which can be made into a smooth paste.

Bringing her new skills back from India, Jyoti found great demand here among brides for the stylised floral patterns, which were highly fashionable. “It took me almost five hours to do my first bridal Mehndi,” she said, recalling her early days.

Now, she takes under two hours to complete the entire bridal decoration, which usually covers the hands, including the palms, and feet. Depending on personal preference, the art can cover the skin from the elbow up to the fingertips, and from the knee to the toes.

Bridal designs take a long time to complete because they are extremely intricate, and often unique as brides may ask for the names or initials of the bridegroom to be cleverly hidden inside the pattern. “The bridegroom will be asked to find the letters on the wedding night, and most of the time, they can’t,” said Jyoti, laughing.

Mehndi art, however, does not stay stagnant as fashion changes and new techniques are learnt. In the past, brides might have asked for a likeness of the couple to be drawn on each palm, or an even more complicated piece depicting the bride in a palanquin. The latter was Jyoti’s most challenging piece, taking five hours to complete.

Today, the fashion has turned to designs incorporating geometry, flowers, vines and leaves. Of late, many favour bold calligraphic-like strokes that stand out.

Brides want the designs to stand out brightly, and hence, it is often done a day or two before the wedding ceremony. Freshly

applied henna is orange, darkening to almost maroon before fading in a week or two. “It is said that the darker the colour, the better the bond between the bride and mother-in-law!” said Jyoti.

The process of making Mehndi art is a lot simpler today, compared to the early days of pounding the leaves. Today, henna powder is mixed with eucalyptus oil to form a thick dark paste and kept in a plastic cone. When it is to be used, the tip of the cone is snipped off to form a nozzle, which is then used to trace the patterns after henna oil is smoothed on the skin.

The pattern is left to dry for around 15 minutes before the dried paste is scraped off. Another layer of oil is applied to help the henna set. And voila, the skin now has a delicate pattern that draws the eye to the elegance of the hands and feet.

Jyoti said Mehndi art is now often done just for fun but it’s still a must at weddings, especially for the northern Indian community. A Mehndi session is often held during the prewedding party called sangeet, which is a celebration to cement the ties between the families of the bride and groom. Mehndi artists will be in attendance to decorate the women guests as well as the bride, with the most elaborate patterns being reserved for the bride, of course.

“A wedding is incomplete without Mehndi,” said Jyoti. With its delicate beauty, Mehndi art is one of the rare traditional arts still thriving, even across ethnic lines.

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MALAYSIA AIRLINES

Firefly

ATR 72-500 Number 12

ATR 72-600 A380-800 Number 6 Passenger Seating 494 Engine Rolls Royce Trent 970 Length 73m Wingspan 79m Height 24m

Range 15,400km Maximum Fuel Capacity 84,600 US Gallons Maximum Cruising Speed Mach 0.9 (1,102km/h)

Number 7 Passenger Seating 72 Engine PW127M Length 27m

Wingspan 27m Height 8m Maximum Fuel Capacity 841 US Gallons Maximum Cruising Speed 510km/h

MASwings

ATR 72-500 Number 10 Passenger Seating 68

ATR 72-600

Number 4 Passenger Seating 72 Engine PW127M Length 27m

B777-200 Number 6 Passenger Seating 282 Engine Rolls Royce Trent 892 Length 64m Wingspan 61m Height 19m

Wingspan 27m Height 8m Maximum Fuel Capacity 841 US Gallons Maximum Cruising Speed 510km/h

Range 12,779km Maximum Fuel Capacity 47,380 US Gallons Maximum Cruising Speed Mach 0.8 (980km/h)

Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter - Series 400 Number 6 Passenger Seating 19 Engine PT6A-34 Length 16m Wingspan 20m

MASkargo

A330-300 Number 15 Passenger Seating 283 Engine PW4170 Length 63m Wingspan 60m Height 17m

Height 6m Maximum Fuel Capacity 378 US Gallons Maximum Cruising Speed 337km/h

Range 10,000km Maximum Fuel Capacity 25,770 US Gallons Maximum Cruising Speed Mach 0.8 (980km/h)

A330-200F Number 4 Engine PW4000 Length 58m Wingspan 60m Height 17m

Range 13,400km Maximum Fuel Capacity 25,765 US Gallons Maximum Cruising Speed Mach 0.9 (1,102km/h)

B737-800 Number 56 Passenger Seating 160-166 Engine CFM56-7BE Length 40m Wingspan 34m

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Height 13m Range 5,765km Maximum Fuel Capacity 6,875 US Gallons Maximum Cruising Speed Mach 0.7 (857km/h)

B747-400F Number 2 Engine PW4056 Length 69m Wingspan 59m Height 19m

Range 8,339km Maximum Fuel Capacity 53,985 US Gallons Maximum Cruising Speed Mach 0.9 (1,102km/h)

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GLOBAL OFFICES

AUSTRALIA

CANADA

Chennai (GSA)

JAPAN

Adelaide (MAS)

Toronto (GSA)

R&T 91 44 4219 9999

Osaka (MAS)

R 132627 (24 hrs) A 61 8 8414 6700

R&T 905-361-0846/ 1-877-509-4646

A&S&C 91 44 4219 1919

R 81 3 5733 2111 T 81 6 6635 3071

C 61 8 8234 4002 T 1 300 655 324

F 905-361-0848

F 91 44 4219 9299

S 81 6 6635 3072 C 81 6 6635 3074

Hyderabad (GSA)

Tokyo (MAS)

Darwin (MAS) R 132627 (24 hrs) A 61 8 8943 0651

CHINA

R&T 91 40 2341 0292/293/294/276

R&T 81 3 5733 2111

T 1300 655 324

Beijing (MAS)

G 91 40 2341 0288

S 81 3 3432 8509 C 81 3 3432 8507

Melbourne (MAS)

R&T 86 10 6505 2681

F 91 40 2341 0295

A 81 3 3432 8505 or 81 3 3432 8500

R 132627 (24 hrs) T 1 300 655 324

F 86 10 6505 2680

Mumbai (GSA)

A 61 3 9279 9999 C 61 3 9335 6334

C 86 10 6945 0476

R 91 22 6650 5757

KOREA

Perth (MAS)

Guangzhou (MAS)

G 91 22 6650 5700

Pusan (GSA)

R 132627 (24 hrs) T 1 300 655 324

R&T 86 20 833 58868/38989 ext

F 91 22 6650 5758

R&T 82 51 468 0682/462 0686

A 61 8 9263 7007 C 61 8 9478 1366

3286/7226

New Delhi (GSA)

F 82 51 468 1540

Sydney (MAS)

A 86 20 836 52699 C 86 20 3607 0621

R&T 91 11 4151 2121

Seoul (MAS)

R 132627 (24 hrs) A 61 2 9364 3500

F 86 20 8335 8898

F 91 11 2370 4047

R 82 2 777 7761 T 82 2 777 7762

C 61 2 9667 0701 T 1300 655 324

Hong Kong (MAS)

Pune (GSA)

G 82 2 777 7764 A 82 2 775 0952 C 82 2 771 0124 F 82 2 753 0978

R 852 2916 0088 T 852 2916 0110

G 91 20 6603 2812/13

BANGLADESH

G 852 2916 0066 A 852 2916 0066

91 20 2616 0222

Dhaka (GSA)

C 852 2769 7501

F 91 20 6603 2813

MALAYSIA

R 880 2 9885 7714

Shanghai (MAS)

Punjab

Call Centre (24 hours)

H/P 018 33333336

A 86 21 2329 3988

R 91 181 4636 302/303

T 1 300 88 3000 (within Malaysia)

F 880 2 882 3454

R&T 86 21 2329 3999 F 86 21 2329 3900

G 91 181 4636 304

T 603 7843 3000 (outside Malaysia)

Xiamen (MAS)

C 603 8777 1655/1717

BELGIUM

R&T 86 592 210 6088/8388/1059

INDONESIA

Baggage claims 1 300 88 3000

Brussels (MAS)

A 86 592 210 1168Â C 86 592 210 1065

Denpasar (MAS)

(Press 6)

R&T 32 2 648 3041

F 86 592 210 8988

R&T 62 361 761 425/426

Customer Care

A 62 361 757 760 F 62 361 761 428

customer@malaysiaairlines.com

FINLAND, LITHUANIA,

Jakarta (MAS)

KL International Airport

LATVIA, ESTONIA

R&T 62 21 522 969 082

Ticket Office: Level 5

BRUNEI DARULSALAM

Helsinki (GSA)

A 62 21 522 9705 S 62 21 522

International Transfer Desk: Satellite

Bandar Seri Begawan (MAS)

R 358 9 687 7890

9701/02/03/04 C 62 21 559 13015/6

Building

F 62 21 522 9815

KL City Air Terminal (KL Sentral)

A 32 2 648 3151 C 32 2 753 2405/06

R 673 222 4141 (24 hrs) A 673 222 4097

FRANCE

Medan (MAS)

Level 1 Departure Hall,

T 673 222 3074/1246

Paris (MAS)

R&T 62 61 4519 333

KL Sentral

F 673 224 1689

R 33 8 9235 0810 C 33 1 7003 9645

G 62 61 4514 300 F 62 61 4569 041

Subang Skypark

A 33 1 4450 1509 F 33 1 4450 1500 CAMBODIA

Lot G3 Ground Floor, IRELAND

Departure Hall,

Phnom Penh (MAS)

INDIA

Dublin (MAS)

Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport

R&T 855 23 426 688/218 924

Ahmedabad (GSA)

G 353 1 676 2131 R&T 353 1 676 1561

Alor Setar (MAS)

EXT: 11/12/13

G 91 79 2656 1800/11

A 855 23 220 224 F 855 23 426 665

F 91 79 2656 1802

C 04 710 1804 F 04 714 2747

C 855 23 221 528/359

Bangalore (GSA)

Bintulu (MAS)

Siem Reap (MAS)

R&T 91 80 2212 2991/992/993

R 1 300 88 3000 (24 hrs)

R&T 855 63 964 135

G 91 80 2212 2783

G 086 331 349

A 855 63 964 762

F 91 80 2212 2994

C 086 336 843 F 086 331 349

A 04 710 1800

F 855 63 964 760

CORRECT AT THE TIME OF PRINT. LOG ON TO MALAYSIAAIRLINES.COM FOR THE LATEST INFORMATION.

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MALAYSIA AIRLINES

Johor Bahru (MAS)

MALDIVES

NEW ZEALAND

SWITZERLAND

A 07 598 8724

Male (GSA)

Auckland (MAS)

Zurich (MAS)

C 07 599 1529/7331

G 960 333 00 88

R 0800 777 747 (24 hrs)

R 41 44 225 7272 F 41 44 211 6155

Kapit (H/A)

F 960 333 66 77

T 64 9 373 2741 A 64 9 379 3743

A 084 796 484

C 960 333 37 30

C 64 9 255 5365

Keningau (H/A)

H/P 960 777 15 34

A 087 331 553 F 087 336 139

TAIWAN Taipei (MAS)

THE PHILIPPINES

R 886 2 2514 7888 G/C 886 2 2716 8388 F 886 2 2719 6464

Kota Bharu (MAS)

MAURITIUS

Manila (MAS)

S 09 771 4703 700

Port Louis (GSA)

R&T 63 28 873 215

C 09 771 4722 F 09 774 8087

G 230 202 66 97/77

A&S 63 28 436 674

THAILAND

Kota Kinabalu (MAS)

F 230 211 14 11

F 63 28 450 600

Bangkok (MAS)

S&A 088 515 500

230 212 96 63

C 088 515 468 F 088 231 929

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

F 66 2 250 6575-6

Kuala Terengganu (MAS)

MYANMAR

Jeddah (MAS)

Phuket (MAS)

C 09 666 4204 F 09 662 6604

Yangon (MAS)

T 966 2 6670 011/6610 150

G 66 76 216 675/234 467

Kuantan (MAS)

R&T 951 387 648

C 966 2 6670 011 F 966 2 6610 041

A 66 76 327 097

C 09 538 4291 F 09 515 7870

S 951 387 647

Kuching (MAS)

F 951 241 124

S 082 220 633

F 66 76 217 400 SINGAPORE Singapore (MAS)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

A&G 082 220 601

NEPAL

R 65 6336 6777 (24 hrs)

Dubai (GSA)

C 082 587 553 F 082 411 767

Kathmandu (GSA)

T 65 6433 0220 A 65 6433 0204

R&T 971 4 316 6442

Labuan (MAS)

T 977 1 424 7215

C 65 6542 0678 F 65 6336 2782

A&S 087 413 722 G 087 412 152

F 977 1 424 4484

G 65 6541 6800

C 087 415 121 F 087 419 003

H/P 977 9 8 0105 2359

Langkawi (MAS)

UNITED KINGDOM London (MAS)

SRI LANKA

A 44 207 341 2000

A 04 955 1171

NETHERLANDS

Colombo (GSA)

R&T 44 871 423 9090

Marudi (H/A)

Amsterdam (MAS)

G 94 11 2342 291 R 94 11 2344 322

F 44 207 373 2314

G 085755 240

R&T 3120 521 6262

D 94 11 4731 371 F 94 11 2342 295

C 44 208 759 8078

A 085 755 635 F 085 755 480

A 3120 521 6252

H/P 94 77 7873 973

Manchester (MAS)

Miri (MAS)

C 3120 653 4353 F 3120 638 1189

Kandy (GSA)

A 44 161 831 9876

A 085 416 461 G 085 414 155

G 94 81 4475 696 F 94 81 4475 703

C 085 615 443 F 085 419 313

NEW CALEDONIA

Mataram (GSA)

VIETNAM

Penang (MAS)

Noumea (GSA)

G 94 41 4641 040 F 94 41 4841 041

Hanoi (MAS)

A 04 219 6330 F 04 226 6844

G 687 246 353 F 687 241 213

R&T 84 43 826 8820/21

Sandakan (MAS) .

SWEDEN, NORWAY,

A&C 84 43 826 8819/934 2304

S 089 273 972

DENMARK, ICELAND

F 84 43 824 2388

A 089 273 962 G 089 660 525

Stockholm (GSA)

Ho Chi Minh City (MAS)

C 089 667 746 F 089 675 980

R 46 8 555 691 669

R&T 84 83 824 2885/3829 2529

Sibu (MAS)

A 84 83 824 4223 F 84 83 824 2884

S 084 321 515 A 084 326 861 F 084 319 797 Tawau (MAS) A 089 950 191 S 089 950 871 C 089 950 555 F 089 950 887

(MAS) Malaysia Airlines (GSA) General Sales Agent (H/A) Handling Agent T Ticketing R Reservations S Sales A Administration G General C Cargo F Fax

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

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

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

MOVIES Overhead Screens B737-800 Quick guide listings, p.113

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快速指南节目表，第113页 クイックガイドのリスト は、113ページ

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Instructions How to use your system, p.114

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如何使用您的系统，第114页 システムのご利用方法 は、114ページ

AUDIO

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Audio Video On Demand B777-200

Audio Video On Demand B777

Audio Video On Demand B737-800, A333

Audio Video On Demand A380

GAMES

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QUICK GUIDE

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INSTRUCTIONS

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

COVER MISSION: IMPOSSIBLE – ROGUE NATION

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10/15/15 1:19 PM YOUR SELECT ENTERTAINMENT GUIDE IS PRODUCED BY SPAFAX AIRLINE NETWORK EDITOR-IN-CHIEF RICHARD RAWLINSON EDITOR DANNY BROGAN SUB EDITOR ALISTAIR LAWRENCE DESIGN ROBIN CASTLE/RICHARD COOKE PRODUCTION MANAGER HENRIETTA HURLL BUSINESS DIRECTOR SUE LOKE TRANSLATION CLS COMMUNICATION, LONDON © 2015 SPAFAX, THE PUMPHOUSE, 13-16 JACOBS WELL MEWS, LONDON, W1U 3DY

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IMPOSSIBLE NOTHING 53 years old and he hasn’t slowed down a bit. Tom Cruise defies the years in Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

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lmost 20 years since Tom Cruise first captivated audiences with that iconic cable drop hacking scene in Mission: Impossible, at 53 years old Cruise is back as Ethan Hunt in Mission: Impossible –Rogue Nation. The fifth installment in the spy thriller franchise, Rogue Nation sees Hunt and his usual group of intelligence spies having to stop a mysterious terroristlike syndicate of rogue agents from overthrowing the British government. With returning roles for Jeremy Renner as Impossible Missions Force

agent William Brandt and Simon Pegg as trusty systems analyst Benji Dunn, the film also introduces Swedish actress Rebecca Ferguson as IIsa Faust,

a highly skilled, undercover MI6 agent whose own allegiance is anybody’s guess.

Unlike some of its slightly more complex predecessors, Rogue Nation’s plot is relatively straight forward, but the movie pulls no punches when it comes to its action – as well as its typically exotic locations.

From a cat-and-mouse assassination sequence at a grand opera performance in Vienna, to a suspenseful underwater heist in Morocco which leads to an exhilarating motorbike chase sequence, the film has its viewers gripped from beginning to end.

With a movie career that has spanned over 35 years, Tom Cruise has built a reputation not only as one of Hollywood’s biggest movie stars, but also one that has a penchant for doing his own stunts, and few have been more spectacular than the opening sequence of Rogue Nation. Talking to Jimmy Fallon

on The Tonight Show, Cruise described shooting a stunt in which he clings onto the side of an Airbus A400 aircraft as it takes off: “It was a little intense.

There was a moment there when I was thinking ‘maybe this wasn’t such a good idea, but it’s too late now!’” After eight takes, Cruise nailed one of the film’s most memorable moments, and the risk was evidently worth it.

“I do it because it’s entertaining for everyone,” the actor says.

“I just want to entertain the audience.”

Alongside Paramount Pictures, Cruise has defied all odds by keeping each Mission: Impossible movie as exciting and original as the last. A new director has been brought in for each outing, which helps keeps the series fresh, and with Rogue Nation providing big box office returns and critical acclaim, Ethan Hunt is sure to return for more death-defying missions, should he choose to accept them.

Mission: Impossible is playing on board this month.

See page 90 for details

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TAKING ON TINSELTOWN From model to movie star, Cara Delevingne has her crack at Hollywood

ith enough Instagram followers to populate a large nation (almost 20 million), and 30 Twitter accounts devoted to her eyebrows alone, model-turned-actor Cara Delevingne is nothing short of a modern phenomenon. Born in London in 1992, Cara started modelling at a young age. After winning the prestigious British Fashion Awards Model Of The Year title in 2012, Cara’s catwalk career skyrocketed, and she soon became one of the most recognisable faces in fashion.

Cara soon decided to turn her attention to acting, and after a few small TV roles the 23 year old made her Hollywood debut earlier this year in the coming-of-age drama, Paper Towns.

Based on The Fault In Our Stars author, John Green’s young adult novel of the same name, Paper Towns tells the sincere and stirring coming-of-age story of two high school teenagers: the shy and introverted, Quentin, played by 20-year-old Nat Wolff, and the girl of his dreams, the carefree Margo (Delevingne).

Despite her years of experience in the fashion world, and after beating over 150 other actresses to secure the role of Margo, Delevingne still had to battle her nerves when the shooting of Paper Towns began. “Totally petrifying,” is how the actress describes the experience.

“But at the same time everyone was so nice and it was such a family kind of feeling, so everyone made me feel at home,” she adds. As for her co-star, Wolff said that Delevingne was “perfect for the role”, although he admits that, “I was probably the only person in the world who didn’t know who she was. Then I noticed that she’s on a huge billboard right opposite my apartment in New York. I’d walked my dog past her a thousand times!”

Paper Towns is playing on board this month.

See page 90 for details

MINI HEROES With their own hit spin-off movie, Minions, meet the three little yellow fellows who stole the summer...

1

KEVIN The biggest and oldest of the three, Kevin is the protective big brother who desperately wants to be heroic and is always looking for ways to save the day.

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STUART Stuart is the mischievous teenager of the bunch. He doesn’t care so much about the mission, he’d rather hang out, talk to girls and shred his guitar.

3

BOB The youngest, cutest Minion who gets excited about pretty much everything. Bob is a small bundle of energy who falls in love with everyone he meets.

Minions is playing on board this month. See page 90 for details

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MALAYSIA MOMENTS Just like the diverse, multi-cultural country itself. This month, we showcase a wide range of TV shows focusing on the beautiful country of Malaysia. There’s something for everyone…

SPORTS FANS…

A highlight show featuring the world’s fastest GT drivers as they compete for the GT City Cup. KL City Grand Prix 2015 presents exhilarating action from an 80km street race around Kuala Lumpur’s most iconic landmarks.

See page 102 for details DOCUMENTARY LOVERS…

The King Of The Pahang River takes an in-depth look at the longest natural stream in the Malay Peninsula. Known for its abundance of freshwater Catfish and Mahseer, the river faces a pivotal time as overfishing begins to deplete its ecosystem.

See page 106 for details FOODIES…

A local delicacy of Malaysia and its surrounding region, the strong smell and taste of durian divides tastes and opinion. Durian – The Asian Tropical Delight looks at how local villagers are creating new ways to enjoy this ‘King of Fruits’.

See page 106 for details

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STAND UP GUY The lesser-known Mike to Melissa McCarthy’s Molly, Billy Gardell discusses his career

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ith his onscreen partner casually taking Hollywood by storm in her time away from the Mike & Molly set, Billy Gardell would be forgiven for feeling like he’s been living in Melissa McCarthy’s shadow of late. However, far from one to begrudge his co-star’s success, the veteran actor-comedian has been getting his fair share of the spotlight too.

With Mike & Molly now boasting five successful seasons and counting, the show has joined “that rare fraternity of syndicated shows, like Seinfeld, Cheers and Friends,” Gardell says. “To be in that routine where you’re with people when they’re coming home from work or getting ready for the night shift or dinner, that’s a big accomplishment for a sitcom.” With the growing popularity of the show, Gardell’s profile has risen as well; he now regularly hosts game show, Monopoly Millionaire’s Club and has also co-hosted The Late Late Show. His standup shows have also continued to gain steam, going from playing small comedy clubs to large theatres and venues.

A Pittsburgh native, Gardell moved to Florida as a child, and spent years on the grueling standup circuit, “I was a road dog, absolutely,” he admits. Small parts in various sitcoms followed, from The King Of Queens to My Name Is Earl and Family Guy, which eventually led to securing the role of lovable over-eater Mike Biggs in Mike & Molly. But how has such a high profile television role affected his standup? “The first 10 minutes after you walk out, if you’re on TV, you get a little bit of give, a little bit of credit. But after that, they remember they paid 45 dollars to see you. So you better be good!”.

Mike & Molly is playing on board. See page 100 for details

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BON JOVI BY NUMBERS With the release of Bon Jovi’s thirteenth studio album, Burning Bridges, we take a look at the numbers behind one of rock’s most enduring, legendary bands:

2,700+ 25 Estimated

concerts performed over the years

300 million USD Estimated worth of lead singer Jon Bon Jovi

+ 100 million Albums sold worldwide to date

US Billboard Hot 100 hits, including four number ones

5 Number

one albums on the US Billboard 200

32

Years since the band first formed

Burning Bridges is playing on board this month. See page 107 for more details

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FULL OF EMOTION A new album from the queen of catchy pop, Carly Rae Jepsen When Canadian singer-songwriter Carly Rae Jepsen exploded onto the global pop scene in 2011 with the monster hit single Call Me Maybe, it was obvious there was something special about her. Having already released her debut album Tug Of War in 2008, Carly was still relatively unknown outside of Canada. When Call Me Maybe was initially released in late 2011 as the title track to her upcoming second album, the single sold modestly.

However, a few months later when fellow Canadian Justin Bieber tweeted the song to his millions of followers, the track went stratospheric. Countless internet memes, lip-sync viral videos, remixes, and celebrity renditions followed, causing the song to reach number one in 18 countries and become 2012’s best-selling single worldwide, while her subsequent second album Kiss continued to ride the wave by hitting top ten chart positions in Australia, UK, and the USA. Now, after the hype has finally settled, the 29 year old has released her third studio album, titled Emotion.

While keeping with the bubblegum pop she’s known for, Emotion showcases a more mature sound with a heavy use

of synthesisers that give the record a distinctive 1980s feel. “I wasn’t sure I would be doing a period piece or not, but I did know that I definitely wanted to have elements of the ‘80s in there,” said the singer. “What I love about ‘80s music is that it can go really dramatic and it can go really light.”

From title track Emotion to opener Run Away With Me, Jepsen provides fun, sing-along hits one after the other.

Gimme Love has a hook that will ring in your head for days and Making The Most Of The Night is a real dance floor filler, but it is lead single I Really Like You that has once again caught the imagination of Carly’s fans. Starring Tom Hanks lip-syncing lyrics in its music video, the cheerful song became another favourite for self-made online video renditions across the globe.

The odds were against Carly to repeat the runaway success of Call Me Maybe, but with its standout singles and glowing reviews, Emotion proves that this Canadian is no one-hit wonder.

Emotion is playing on board this month. See page 107 for details

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MOVIES

HOLLYWOOD LATEST

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

Max THOMAS HADEN CHURCH, JOSH WIGGINS, LUKE KLEINTANK PG – 111 MINS – ADVENTURE, FAMILY E, J, K, I, C+

NEW Batkid Begins TERESA CLOVICKO, AUDREY COPPER, KATIE COTTON PG – 87 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, SCI-FI E

Languages

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

Heartfelt documentary that charts the story behind one of the biggest ever ‘good news’ viral phenomenons when a whole city conspired to grant a 5 year old cancer patient his wish of a lifetime: to become Batman for a day.

NEW It’s Already Tomorrow In Hong Kong Ratings JAMIE CHUNG, BRYAN GREENBERG, RICHARD NG NR – 78 MINS – COMEDY, ROMANCE E, C+ G

General audience.

Suitable for all ages.

PG

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

PG13

arental guidance P strongly recommended.

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

R

estricted. Not suitable R for under 17s.

NR

Not rated.

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A Chinese American girl visiting Hong Kong for the first time meets an American expat who guides her around the lively city.

They might just be each other’s right person, but at the wrong time.

NEW Match PATRICK STEWART, CARLA GUGINO, MATTHEW LILLARD R – 92 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA, MUSIC E

A married couple interview a Juilliard professor for a dissertation on dance in 1960s New York. But, it soon becomes obvious there are ulterior reasons for the couple’s visit.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

After U.S. Marine Kyle Wincott is killed in Afghanistan, his family adopt the dog that served with him. Initially opposed to adopting the animal, Kyle’s younger brother begins to bond with the dog and sets about solving the mysteries surrounding his brother’s death.

Me And Earl And The Dying Girl THOMAS MANN, RJ CYLER, OLIVIA COOKE PG13 – 105 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA E. ES, I, G

Powerful comedy-drama about a friendship that knows no bounds. Awkward high-school senior, Greg, and his irreverent best friend, Earl, form an inseparable friendship with leukemia-sufferer Rachel.

When Rachel’s illness becomes terminal, the group’s perspective shifts forever.

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NEW Minions

NEW Mission: Impossible – Rogue Nation

SANDRA BULLOCK, JON HAMM, MICHAEL KEATON PG – 91 MINS – ANIMATION, COMEDY, FAMILY

TOM CRUISE, REBECCA FERGUSON, JEREMY RENNER

E, J, K, G, A+

PG-13 – 131 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, THRILLER

Animated spin-off to the Despicable Me franchise.

The Minions are left without a master to bow to until Kevin, Stuart and Bob set out to find a new evil boss, leading them to super-villainess, Scarlet Overkill.

E, F, G, I, C+

The fifth instalment of the spy franchise. Ethan Hunt gathers together his team again to face off against a syndicate of highly trained rogue agents who are hellbent on destroying the Impossible Missions Force.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

NEW Paper Towns

Spy

NAT WOLFF, CARA DELEVINGNE, AUSTIN ABRAMS

MELISSA MCCARTHY, ROSE BYRNE, JUDE LAW, JASON STATHAM, MIRANDA HART

PG-13 – 109 MINS – DRAMA, MYSTERY, ROMANCE

Ratings

E, ES, F, I, C+

Out Of Nothing G

General audience.

Suitable for all ages.

PG

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

PG13

arental guidance P strongly recommended.

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

R

estricted. Not suitable R for under 17s.

NR

Not rated.

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CARL BJORKLUND, MARK BJORKLUND, JASON OMER NR – 90 MINS – DOCUMENTARY, BIOGRAPHY, FAMILY E

An inspiring true story and acclaimed documentary that follows the journey of four determined motorcycle riders who risk everything to fulfil their dream of breaking the motorcycle land speed record.

When Quentin finally gets to spend time with Margot, the girl he’s had a crush on for years, his heart is broken when she disappears the following day. But, when he finds clues she’s left behind, Quentin and his friends embark on an extraordinary road trip to track her down.

R – 120 MINS – ACTION, COMEDY, CRIME E, F, J, G

Susan Cooper is a top CIA analyst who has spent her career behind the desk, this is until the top CIA field agents’ identities are compromised, giving Susan the chance to prove herself on the field.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

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MOVIES HOLLYWOOD FAVOURITES

The Adjustment Bureau

Bend It Like Beckham

MATT DAMON, EMILY BLUNT, LISA THORESON

PARMINDER NAGRA, KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS

PG-13 – 106 MINS – ROMANCE, SCI-FI, THRILLER E, G, J, K, C+

When rising politician David Norris becomes enamoured with a ballerina, he must choose between a predestined course that doesn’t include his new love or resist his own fate to have her in his life.

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

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

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

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PG13 – 133 MINS – DRAMA, ROMANCE E, F, G

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

A Country Christmas JOEY LAUREN ADAMS, WILLIAM SHOCKLEY, ABRAHAM BENRUBI PG – 91 MINS – FAMILY E, C+

Festive family fun. A grumpy politician goes on a world-wide crusade to ban Santa Claus. When Santa becomes stranded in their barn, two kids help him get his powers back.

Dead Poets Society

Despicable Me 2

Edge Of Tomorrow

ROBIN WILLIAMS, ETHAN HAWKE, JOSH CHARLES

STEVE CARELL, KRISTEN WIIG, BENJAMIN BRATT

TOM CRUISE, EMILY BLUNT, BILL PAXTON

PG – 128 MINS – DRAMA

PG – 98 MINS – ANIMATION, COMEDY, FAMILY

PG-13 – 113 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, SCI-FI

E, I, G, F, C+

E, F, J, K, C+

Grappling with his parental duties, Gru has put crime behind him. Settling into his new life, the Anti-Villain League recruits Gru to bring down the criminal behind a dazzling heist.

High concept sci-fi action.

An officer is sent on a suicide mission to fight aliens. Killed immediately, he is thrust into a time loop to relive his death.

Improving each time, he gradually gets closer to escaping his mission.

E

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

The Descendants GEORGE CLOONEY, SHAILENE WOODLEY, AMARA MILLER R – 115 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA E, F, G, J, A+

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

The Expendables 3 SYLVESTER STALLONE, JASON STATHAM, JET LI, MEL GIBSON, HARRISON FORD, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, TERRY CREWS PG-13 – 126 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, THRILLER E, C+

Stonebanks is back and determined to finish the Expendables. Gathering a younger, swifter team, the battle turns into a fight between tried and true skills and high-tech proficiency.

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Languages

Gangster Squad

I Am Legend

RYAN GOSLING, EMMA STONE, SEAN PENN

WILL SMITH, ALICE BRAGA, CHARLIE TAHAN

R – 113 MINS – ACTION, CRIME, DRAMA

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

E, F, G, J , A+

E, F, G, K, C+

Loosely based on true events. In 1950s LA, a team of detectives are put together to stop notorious gangster Mickey Cohen.

The squad are given powers beyond the law to wage war on one of the most violent men in US history.

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

Gravity

Ice Age: Continental Drift

SANDRA BULLOCK, GEORGE CLOONEY, ED HARRIS PG-13 – 91 MINS – SCI-FI, THRILLER

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

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RAY ROMANO, DENIS LEARY, JOHN LEGUIZAMO

E, F, I, ES, A+

G – 88 MINS – ANIMATION, ADVENTURE, COMEDY

Multiple Oscar-winning sci-fi action drama. On her first mission, a medical engineer and a veteran astronaut become stranded in space during a routine space walk. The only way home may be to journey deeper into the unknown.

E, F, G, J

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

If I Stay CHLOE GRACE MORETZ, MIREILLE ENOS, JAMIE BLACKLEY PG-13 – 107 MINS – DRAMA, MUSIC, ROMANCE E, F, ES, I, A+

Musical, heartfelt drama. A gifted cellist is on track to pursue her dreams. When a car crash instantaneously changes everything, Mia must make a choice that’ll determine her future.

In Time

Inception

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, AMANDA SEYFRIED, CILLIAN MURPHY

LEONARDO DICAPRIO, JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT, ELLEN PAGE

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

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

E, I, G, J, A+

E, F, G, K, A+

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

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

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MOVIES

Invictus

Jobs

The Judge

MORGAN FREEMAN, MATT DAMON, TONY KGOROGE

ASHTON KUTCHER, DERMOT MULRONEY, JOSH GAD

ROBERT DOWNEY JR., ROBERT DUVALL, VERA FARMIGA

PG13 – 134 MINS – BIOGRAPHY, DRAMA, HISTORY

PG-13 – 128 MINS – BIOGRAPHY, DRAMA

R – 141 MINS – CRIME, DRAMA

E, G, I, J, C+

E, ES, F, C+

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

Biopic about the late cofounder and CEO of Apple Inc. With their innovative invention of the Apple 1 in 1976, Steve Jobs and Steve Wozniak transform home computers and in turn, the world. Jobs navigates the rocky road as Apple’s boss.

E, K, G, I, A+

After the death of his mother, lawyer Hank Palmer returns to his Indiana hometown. When his father is arrested for a hit-and-run incident, Hank takes on his defense, despite his father’s objections.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Juno ELLEN PAGE, MICHAEL CERA, JENNIFER GARNER PG – 96 MINS – COMEDY, ROMANCE, DRAMA E, F, G, I

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

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

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

Les Misérables HUGH JACKMAN, RUSSELL CROWE, ANNE HATHAWAY PG-13 – 158 MINS – DRAMA, MUSICAL, ROMANCE E

Epic period musical drama based on one of theatre’s longest-running stage musicals. After breaking parole, Jean Valjean has been on the run for decades from merciless policeman, Javert. Consenting to care for a factory worker’s daughter, his life is forever altered.

The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King

My Sister’s Keeper CAMERON DIAZ, ALEC BALDWIN PG13 – 109 MINS – DRAMA

ELIJAH WOOD, IAN MCKELLEN, VIGGO MORTENSEN PG13 – 201 MINS – ADVENTURE, FANTASY E, F, G, K, C+

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

E, I, G, K, C+

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

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MOVIES HOLLYWOOD FAVOURITES

Olympus Has Fallen

The Perfect Storm

GERARD BUTLER, AARON ECKHART, MORGAN FREEMAN

GEORGE CLOONEY, MARK WAHLBERG, DIANE LANE

R – 119 MINS – ACTION, THRILLER

PG13 – 130 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, DRAMA

E, F

New Year’s Eve SARAH JESSICA PARKER, JESSICA BIEL, ASHTON KUTCHER PG-13 – 117 MINS – COMEDY, ROMANCE E, J, ES, F, A+

Star-studded romantic comedy. In New York City, multiple stories of love, desire, new beginnings and forgiveness weave together on New Year’s Eve.

Languages

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

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Notting Hill

The November Man

HUGH GRANT, JULIA ROBERTS, RICHARD MCCABE

PIERCE BROSNAN, LUKE BRACEY, OLGA KURYLENKO

PG-13 – 124 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA, ROMANCE

R – 108 MINS – ACTION, CRIME, THRILLER

E, F, I, G, C+

E, G, F, C+

Iconic British romantic comedy. When William Thacker meets megastar Anna Scott in his London bookstore, his life is turned upside down. The two must reconcile their differences for the sake of love.

Pulled out of retirement, a CIA veteran’s ex-lover is killed in pursuit of her evidence against a corrupt Russian leader. Now a rogue agent, Devereaux must settle the score.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

E, F, G, J, C+

The President is taken hostage in an attack on the White House. A security officer must race against the clock to save the head of state and his son before it’s too late.

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

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Pitch Perfect ANNA KENDRICK, BRITTANY SNOW, REBEL WILSON PG13 – 112 MINS – COMEDY, MUSIC, ROMANCE E, G, F, J, C+

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

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MOVIES

The Polar Express TOM HANKS, CHRIS COPPOLA, MICHAEL JETER PG – 99 MINS – ANIMATION, ADVENTURE, FAMILY E, G, I, K

Animated adventure using ground-breaking motion capture special effects. A hesitant boy takes a remarkable train ride to the North Pole. During his trip, he discovers himself and learns that you can keep wonder alive by simply believing.

The Prestige CHRISTIAN BALE, HUGH JACKMAN, SCARLETT JOHANSSON PG13 – 130 MINS – DRAMA, MYSTERY, THRILLER E, G, J, I

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

Quantum Of Solace

Robot & Frank

DANIEL CRAIG, OLGA KURYLENKO, MATHIEU AMALRIC

PETER SARSGAARD, FRANK LANGELLA, SUSAN SARANDON

PG-13 – 106 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE

PG-13 – 89 MINS – COMEDY, CRIME, DRAMA

E, G, F, I, A+

E, F, G, K, A+

For Bond, this assignment is personal. Led to a businessman who aided in blackmailing former lover, Vesper Lynd, Bond must stop him obtaining control of a crucial natural resource.

In the not too distant future, an ex-jewel thief is given a robot butler programmed to look after him. Before long, Frank convinces the robot to help him attempt one last heist.

Rio 2

Rush

JESSE EISENBERG, ANNE HATHAWAY, JEMAINE CLEMENT

CHRIS HEMSWORTH, DANIEL BRÜHL, OLIVIA WILDE

G – 101 MINS – ANIMATION, ADVENTURE, COMEDY

R – 123 MINS – ACTION, BIOGRAPHY, DRAMA

E, F, G, J, A+

E, I, G, C+

Blu, Jewel and their kids leave Rio de Janeiro and go back to their roots in the wilds of the Amazon.

Soon, Nigel is in hot pursuit seeking revenge, while Blu must deal with meeting his father-in-law.

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

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

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MOVIES HOLLYWOOD FAVOURITES

Snow White And The Huntsman KRISTEN STEWART, CHRIS HEMSWORTH, CHARLIZE THERON PG-13 – 127 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, DRAMA E, K, G, F, A+

Fantasy fairytale action adventure. Seeking immortality by consuming Snow White’s heart, Queen Ravenna sends a huntsman after her. Snow White forms an alliance with him, to take down Ravenna and restore balance.

The Transporter

Watchmen

JASON STATHAM, QI SHU, MATT SCHULZE

JACKIE EARLE HALEY, PATRICK WILSON, CARLA GUGINO

PG-13 – 92 MINS – ACTION, CRIME, THRILLER

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

E

E

An ex-special forces agent moves goods and people as a mercenary transporter. Hired to kidnap the daughter of a Chinese crime lord, he faces dangerous obstacles.

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

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Languages

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

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Taken 3

X-Men: First Class

LIAM NEESON, FOREST WHITAKER, MAGGIE GRACE

JAMES MCAVOY, MICHAEL FASSBENDER, JENNIFER LAWRENCE

PG-13 – 109 MINS – ACTION, THRILLER

PG-13 – 132 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, SCI-FI

E, I, ES, J, C+

E, I, F, G

After being framed for his ex-wife’s murder, ex-covert agent Bryan Mills is hunted by the CIA and the FBI. While trying to protect his daughter from a distance, seeking vengeance becomes his latest mission.

Marvel Comics blockbuster action. Two fellow mutants, Charles and Erik, become friends during the Cold War. As the world dances on the edge of nuclear warfare, they and other mutants combine strengths to save humanity.

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MOVIES CINE CLUB

Perez MARCO D’AMORE, LUCA ZINGARETTI, LOREDANA SIMIOLI PG13 – 94 MINS – CRIME, DRAMA, THRILLER I, E+

Film noir ricco di suspense che racconta la storia di un famoso avvocato penalista chiamato a prendere alcune decisioni difficili per proteggere la sua famiglia.

Tense neo-noir following a famous criminal lawyer who must make some tough decisions in order to protect his family.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

La Tete Haute Standing Tall CATHERINE DENEUVE, BENOÎT MAGIMEL, SARA FORESTIER NR – 120 MINS – DRAMA F, E+

Cette histoire de passage à l’âge adulte suit la vie d’un adolescent tourmenté, confronté à l’abandon de sa mère.

A coming of age story that follows the life of a troubled teenager, struggling to deal with his mother’s abandonment.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

La delgada línea amarilla The Thin Yellow Line DAMIÁN ALCÁZAR, JOAQUÍN COSIO, SILVERIO PALACIOS PG13 – 95 MINS – DRAMA ES, E+

Cinco hombres son contratados para pintar la línea divisoria de una carretera de 200 km que conecta dos pueblos.

Five men are hired to paint lines on a 200km-long road between two Mexican villages.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

MALAY

MALAY CLASSIC

NEW Girlfriend Kontrak

Ali Baba Bujang Lapok

KEITH FOO, NUR RISTEENA, BRONT PALARAE

P. RAMLEE, AZIZ SATTAR, S. SHAMSUDDIN

PG13 – 90 MINS – COMEDY, ROMANCE

PG – 122 MINS – COMEDY

ML

Alisa mahu selamatkan kelip-kelip kampungnya.

Timbul masalah bila berjumpa pemilik projek pembangunan.

Alisa is struggling to protect her fireflies from a pending development, but things get complicated when she meets the millionaire responsible for the venture.

ML, E+

Seorang lelaki yang menganggur berjumpa dengan 40 pencuri dalam hutan.

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

Anak-ku Sazali P. RAMLEE, SENIWATI ZAITON, TONY CASTELLO PG – 137 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA ML, E+

Kisah keluarga muda yang berpecah belah.

The story of a young family torn apart.

Les Souvenirs Memories

Pilot Café FAHRIN AHMAD, IZARA AISHAH, REMY ISHAK

ANNIE CORDY, MATHIEU SPINOSI, MICHEL BLANC

SAMUEL SCHNEIDER, ULRICH TUKUR, HAFSIA HERZI

G – 90 MINS – DRAMA, COMEDY

PG13 – 110 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, COMEDY

ML, E+

G, E+

Kematian rakannya mendorong Ameer berubah lalu membuka kafe.

F, E+

Après que sa grand-mère se soit enfuie de sa maison de retraite, Romain doit chercher dans son passé pour la retrouver.

After his grandmother escapes from her retirement home, Romain must search through their shared memories to find her.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

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Nicht Mein Tag Not My Day

Ein Bankmitarbeiter führt ein eher langweiliges Leben, bis er eines Tages hinter das Steuer eines Fluchtwagens gerät.

A bank teller with a mundane life suddenly finds himself in the driver's seat of a getaway car.

PG13 – 124 MINS – DRAMA

Following the death of his best friend, a pilot called Ameer quits his job and leaves behind his womanising ways to open up a humble café.

Ibu Mertua Ku P. RAMLEE, SARIMAH, SENIWATI ZAITON PG – 118 MINS – DRAMA ML, E+

Sabariah kehilangan kekayaan keluarga apabila dia berkahwin.

Sabariah forfeits her family fortune when she marries.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

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INDONESIAN

TAGALOG

CHINESE

CHINESE CLASSIC

NEW Turis Romantis

NEW Para Sa Hopeless Romantic

NEW 赤道 Helios

超級經紀人

Madu Tiga P. RAMLEE, SARIMAH, ZAHARAH AGUS PG – 100 MINS – MUSICAL, COMEDY ML, E+

Jamil membuat keputusan untuk berkahwin secara sulit dengan perempuan lain.

Jamil decides to marry another woman in secret.

SHAHEER SHEIKH, KIRANA LARASATI, MIKE LUCOCK

KATHRYN BERNADO, DANIEL PADILLA

JACKY CHEUNG, NICK CHEUNG

CHAPMAN TO, CHARLENE CHOI

IN, E+

PG – 105 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA, ROMANCE

PG13 – 114 MINS – ACTION, DRAMA

PG13 – 99 MINS – COMEDY

CA, M, E+, C+

M, CA, E+, C+

Ayah Nabil menumpuk utang judi, namun bisa Nabil melunasinya sebelum penagih utang muncul?

TA, E+

影片講述了一個香港警方、 一名物理學教授及兩名韓國 武裝專家協力阻止通緝犯 「赤盜」毀滅世界的扣人心 弦的故事。

《超級經紀人》講述了一個 關於收債人接管一間模特經 紀公司，幫助想要成為明星的 模特達成夢想的故事。

PG13 – 95 MINS – DRAMA, COMEDY

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

Belalang mencuba satu komplot supaya dia boleh menuntut ganjaran.

Belalang tries a scam so he can claim a reward.

Nabil’s father finds himself in a gambling debt, but can Nabil get to him before the debt collector does?

Habang ang sarili niyang buhay ay gumuguho sa kanyang paligid, isang estudyanteng manunulat ang nagsusumikap na lumikha ng isang romantikong katapusan sa kanyang nobela.

A writer struggles to create her novel's romantic ending.

Pendekar Bujang Lapok

The Midas Touch

The Hong Kong police hunt down South Korea's most wanted criminal.

Hong Kong comedy about a debt collector who takes over a talent agency to help its wannabe pop starlets.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

ARABIC

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

Tiga lelaki membuat keputusan untuk mengikut pakar pahlawan.

Three men decide to follow a master warrior.

Tambola Man Laksa Dalam Malam Amal Kampung Talang

NEW

NEW 我是路人甲 I am Somebody

MOHAMMED SHOMAN, BADREYA TALABA, ABDULLA MUSHREF

JACKY CHEUNG, NICK CHEUNG, SHAWN YUE

PG – 93 MINS – COMEDY

PG – 134 MINS – COMEDY, ROMANCE

A, E+

M, E+

P. RAMLEE, AZIZ SATTAR

影片講述了一個懷揣理想的 臨時男演員在有著中國好萊 塢之稱的橫店影視城追逐自 己的演員夢並遇到自己的愛 情的故事。

PG13 – 90 MINS – COMEDY ML, E+

Man Laksa cuba selamatkan gerainya, juga kekasihnya dari dirampas.

A laksa stall owner is forced to defeat the village thug for his sweetheart’s hand in marriage.

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With the assistance of his wife, Moalem Far dabbles in a life of crime, but soon succumbs to a series of amusing events when he is arrested.

Witty romance following the lives of aspiring 'extra' actors at the Hengdian World Studios in China’s ‘Hollywood of the East’.

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KOREAN

HINDI

TAMIL

TAMIL CLASSIC

NEW Komban

Veeram

KARTHI, LAKSHMI MENON, RAJKIRAN

AJITH KUMAR, TAMANNAAH, VIDHARTH

PG13 – 120 MINS – ACTION, DRAMA

PG13 – 120 MINS – ACTION, DRAMA

T, E+

T, E+

NEW Bombay Velvet RANBIR KAPOOR, ANUSHKA SHARMA, KARAN JOHAR NR – 149 – CRIME, DRAMA, THRILLER H, E+

NEW Hero TAKUYA KIMURA, TAKAKO MATSU, HARUKA AYASE, LEE BYUNG‑HUN, HIROSHI ABE PG-13 – 130 MINS – DRAMA J, E+

在日大使館を舞台に、久利 生公平検事が重大な事件を 担当するサスペンス劇。 Tense drama about prosecutor Kohei Kuryu, who takes the helm of a pivotal case with a foreign embassy.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

NEW 우리 옆집에 엑소가 산다

EXO Next Door CHANYEOL, D.O., BAEKHYUN, SEHUN, MOON GA-YOUNG G – 117 MINS – COMEDY, ROMANCE K, E+

Balraj dedicates himself to becoming rich and famous in order to win the heart of jazz singer Rosie.

로맨틱 코메디 수줍음 잘 타는 연희, 그리고 아시아 최대 소년 밴드 엑소가 옆집에 이사 온다면 어떤 일이 벌어질 것인가.

NEW Rahasya

Romantic comedy about the timid Yeon-hee, and what happens when Asia’s biggest boyband, EXO, moves in next door to her.

H, E+

NIMAI BALI, TISCA CHOPRA NR – 123 MINS – MYSTERY, THRILLER

Newly married village hero Kombaiah Pandian suddenly has to save his father-in-law from danger.

Five brothers have a close bond. However, the eldest brother fears that marriage will come between them.

When a couple’s daughter is murdered, all evidence points to her father, but can he clear his name?

HINDI CLASSIC NEW 愛を積むひと The Pearls Of The Stone Man KOICHI SATO, KANAKO HIGUCHI, KEIKO KITAGAWA G – 125 MINS – DRAMA J, E+

東京から北海道へ引っ越し た後、良子は突然病に倒 れた。彼女は自分が死んだ 後に備え、家の周りにたく さんの手紙を隠した。夫が 見つけられるよう願いを 託して。 Yoshiko falls suddenly ill and conceals letters around her home for her husband to find should she die.

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NEW 베테랑 Veteran

NEW Tanu Weds Manu Yennai Arindhaal

HWANG JUNG-MIN,YOO AHIN,YU HAE-JIN,OH DAL-SU,JANG YOON-JU

R. MADHAVAN, KANGNA RANAUT, JIMMY SHERGILL

NR – 123 MINS – DRAMA

PG13 – 120 MINS – ROMANCE, COMEDY

K, E+

H, E+

PG13 – 120 MINS – THRILLER, DRAMA T, E+

형사 서도철은 강력한 힘을 가진 재벌 태오의 범죄를 눈치채게 되나, 기업가인 태오를 체포하는 일은 쉽지 않다.

Detective Do-cheol discovers he must bring down corrupt powerful millionaire Tae-oh, but the businessman proves to be an elusive target.

AJITH KUMAR, ARUN VIJAY, TRISHA KRISHNAN

When Manu arrives in India to meet his proposed wife, Tanu, it’s love at first sight.

But the free spirited Tanu has no plans of marriage.

An epic story following the life of Sathyadev, and his father who becomes a casualty of crime.

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COMEDY

Enjoy a wide range of TV programmes across an array of genres 2 Broke Girls SIX EPISODES

Glee

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

The Middle THREE EPISODES

30 MINS EACH

THREE EPISODES 60 MINS EACH

THREE EPISODES

30 MINS EACH

E

E

30 MINS EACH

E

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Comedy series about two waitresses and their fledgling cupcake business.

In one episode, the girls rent out their apartment to a group of models.

Enjoy the fifth season of this hit musical comedy.

In one episode, Artie and Tina battle it out over who's graduating as valedictorian.

Four unruly friends run a bar in Philadelphia. In one episode, Frank supports gun ownership on local TV.

Sullivan & Son

A To Z

TWO EPISODES

SIX EPISODES 30 MINS E

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

Meet the Heck family, as they fumble their way through everyday life. In one episode, Sue and Darrin fight over a piece of jewellery.

Mike & Molly

30 MINS EACH

THREE EPISODES

Sitcom about an IrishKorean family and their blue collar Pittsburgh bar. In one episode, a ruthless prank war breaks out at Sullivan & Son.

30 MINS EACH E

Popular sitcom following the relationship between two self-confessed overeaters. In one episode, Mike races to get home in time for Christmas Eve dinner.

E

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

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Undateable

Cristela

FIVE EPISODES

THREE EPISODES 30 MINS EACH E

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

Two And A Half Men

30 MINS EACH

THREE EPISODES

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

30 MINS EACH E

Long-running sitcom about a single father, his son, and a divorced billionaire – all living under one roof.

E

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

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DRAMA

Sleepy Hollow

The Mentalist

Major Crimes

THREE EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

TWO EPISODES

Arrow

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS EACH

E

E

E

TWO EPISODES

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

In one episode, Katrina and Crane make some disturbing discoveries about their pasts.

Fraudulent psychic Patrick Jane reforms and starts working with the California Bureau of Investigation.

In one episode, Lisbon investigates a group of jewel thieves.

The Closer spin-off crime drama series. In one episode, the Major Crimes unit investigates a double homicide they believe is linked to a string of home invasions.

The Mysteries Of Laura

White Collar

60 MINS EACH E

Action drama series about a billionaire playboy turned vigilante superhero. In one episode, a cyber attack brings Starling City to its knees.

Empire

Legends

Stalker

THREE EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

TWO EPISODES

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS EACH

THREE EPISODES

60 MINS EACH

E

E

E

60 MINS EACH

E

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

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

Gotham

Salem

TWO EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS EACH

E

E

A new prequel series to the Batman saga. In one episode, assassins attack Wayne Manor, forcing Bruce and Selina to flee to an underground mall.

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Supernatural horror drama series set in 17th century Massachusetts about the infamous Salem witch trials.

In one episide, John Alden returns to Salem after war, and finds the town in panic.

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

THREE EPISODES

E

Comedy crime drama about a single mum NYPD homicide detective and her balancing act of catching dangerous criminals while raising her twin boys.

A conman is hired by the FBI to catch other, like-minded white collar criminals. In one episode, Neal plans his big final score.

Witches Of East End THREE EPISODES

The Flash

60 MINS EACH

THREE EPISODES

Supernatural melodrama set in a sleepy seaside town called East End –home to a family of witches called the Beauchamps.

60 MINS EACH E

Comic book adaptation about a crime fighting hero with super speed. In one episode, The Flash must track down the gunman of an attempted robbery.

E

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MALAY

CHINESE

Countdown To GLORY 22 30 MINS

Bill Goldberg heads to Amsterdam to meet up with Glory Heavyweight Champion, Rico Verhoeven before his kickboxing title fight at Glory 22.

30 MINS

30 MINS

ML

ML

30 MINS

Bersama ke Mekah dan Madinah untuk masakan, tradisi dan budaya Arab di Tanah Haram.

Qi Razali melawat sambil pelajari budaya, tradisi dan adat resam bangsa-bangsa dunia.

Venture into Mecca and Medina to experience Arab cuisine, tradition, and the culture of the Holy Land.

Muslim traveller, Qi Razali takes us on an adventure to explore the world's cultures, traditions and customs.

Dari Masjid Ke Masjid

Positif

M, C+

一檔為那些最需要幫助的人帶來希望和幫助的節目。 A show that brings hope and help to those most in need.

KL City Grand Prix 2015

一起騎行

60 MINS

30 MINS

E

M

High octane highlight of the inaugural KL City Grand Prix that covers 3.2 kilometers and 16 corners around Malaysia's iconic capital city.

一檔講述主持人 和 透過環 馬來西亞騎行向人們傳播綠 色低碳生活理念的節目。

LET 2014 Highlights: Omega Dubai Ladies Masters

Let's Cycle

皇家美食之旅

Journey To The Royal Cuisine 30 MINS

ML

ML

一檔探索世界各國國王和王 後所享用美食的節目。

Kenali pelbagai seni bina menarik masjid-masjid di Asia Tenggara.

Para tetamu selebriti berbual mengenai pelbagai topik termasuk hiburan, fesyen dan budaya.

Hosts Baki and Rickman cycle across Malaysia to spread low carbon living.

Explore the cuisines from kingdoms around the globe.

Discover the architecture of Southeast Asian Mosques.

Entertainment and lifestyle panel talk show.

好吃佬

聆听世界

Ho Chak!

M

Listen To The World 30 MINS

M

M

E

一檔主持人嚮導帶領觀眾品 味價廉的地道美食的節目。

Highlights of one of womens golf's biggest events. Watch 108 competitors as they swing it out for the coveted trophy.

The hungry hosts' guide to tasty dishes that are big on flavour but light on the pocket.

一檔講述馬來西亞著名人士 探索生活在亞洲某些最不為 人所知地區的人所經受的困 難的節目。

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30 MINS 30 MINS

30 MINS

60 MINS

The Streets

尋找天使

Finding Angels

E

Aroma Kota Suci

Follow celebrities as they discover the hardships of Asia’s underprivileged.

Hijab Stailista 30 MINS ML

Ikuti hos, Fatin, ke seluruh dunia menemubual tokohtokoh terkemuka bidang fesyen.

Meet some of the fashion industry's leading designers.

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KOREAN

日本探訪

상류사회

What's Hot In Japan KYOTO HANDS-ON TRAVEL 40 MINS J

古都京都の古き良き伝統、 習慣、文化を紹介します。 Learn the age-old unique traditions, practices and culture of Japan’s ancient city of Kyoto.

The Privileged 60 MINS

ARABIC

Stories Of The Prophets In Islam

K

TAMIL

Herbs & Spice The Health & Wellness Show

Drama series. In an effort to find love, heiress Jang Yoon-Ha gets a part-time job at a local food market.

런닝맨

Running Man

A

30 MINS T

This series discusses the Qu'ran and the stories of the Prophets in Islam using graphics and animation.

A guide to achieving a happy and healthy life.

예능 버라이어티 쇼 이번 에피소드에서는 갱 레이스 처음으로 팬들을 안아주는 게임이 된다.

Celebrity variety show. In this episode, the gang race to be the first to hug a fan of the show.

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Unlock the power of Fennel, and learn how to create the delicious dishes of Soof Vangan, Achari Paneer and Achari Aloo.

Hills and Valleys Pattiyin Seethanam Palakaram

OOTY : THE BLUE MOUNTAINS 30 MINS

78 MINS K

30 MINS H, E+

30 MINS

연속 드라마 사랑을 찾으려는 노력 속에서, 상속녀 장윤하는 동네 음식 가게에서 아르바이트를 하게 된다.

HINDI

FESTIVE

H, E+

30 MINS T

Uncover the mysteries of the most well-known Deepavali delicacies from Grandma Egavalli.

Join our host as we travel through the mesmerising Nilgiri Hills featuring the popular hill station, Ooty.

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HINDI

FRENCH

HISTORY

India Unlimited

Héros du Patrimoine Heritage Heroes

Short History Of The World: The Modern World

30 MINS

30 MINS

H, E+

F

Une émission de voyage sur des personnes responsables du de la préservation du patrimoine mondial.

Take a master class with Chef Shantanu as he journeys through the tastes of India.

Meet the people and organisations who preserve the world's heritage.

Voyage et Sens Travel & Senses

NATURAL WORLD

Animal Strategies 60 MINS E

THE POWER OF WINGS 60 MINS

Join the Globetrekker team as they visit the greatest sites of modern history, from 19th Century to present day.

E

As animals evolve over time, they have to adapt their behaviour to fit their natural environments. Discover some of the techniques these animals use to protect themselves and raise their young.

The Rise And The Fall Of The British Raj Fish Life

PROVENCE

Languages

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

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30 MINS

60 MINS

F

E

Une émission de voyage pour ceux et celles qui aiment se faire plaisir et satisfaire tous leurs sens lorsqu’ils visitent des lieux idylliques à l’étranger.

An examination by the Globetrekker team of the rise and fall of the British Raj –the jewel in the British Empire's crown.

MOTION 30 MINS E

Explore the largely undiscovered world of sea life found in the depths of our planet's vast waters.

Travel show for those who like to be pampered and fulfill their senses while visiting idyllic locations abroad.

Tough Trains: Cuba’s Sugar Trains 60 MINS E

Host Ian Wright takes an eye-opening trip across Cuba, home to some of the world's oldest railways.

East African Islands 30 MINS E

Discover the picturesque islands and untouched beaches of Eastern Africa, as well as some of the region's culinary delights.

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BUSINESS

SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

C-Suite: Cadillac

The Amazing World Of Automobiles

RELIGIOUS

TRAVEL

Architects On The Front Line

30 MINS E

The perception of the Cadillac as a luxury car for grandparents is just one challenge facing GM executives, as they catch up with Jeffrey Hayzlett at the Los Angeles Auto Show.

60 MINS E

Great Railway Journeys Of Europe: Oslo To Bergen

A fascinating, in-depth look at the history of the world's most popular mode of transport: the car.

30 MINS E

Historian Julian Davidson visits Norway and its capital, Oslo, before catching the express train to Bergen where he travels high into the ice fields and down to the fjords on the breathtaking Flamsbana.

30 MINS E

A look at some of the most important and culturally innovative buildings in the world today.

Inside Fendi

Busy Bodies

Building For Islam

30 MINS

TWO EPISODES

E

60 MINS EACH

BURKINA FASO, YEMEN AND SINGAPORE

E

A 30-minute feature with exclusive access to one of Italy’s oldest fashion houses, best known for its extravagant furs and leather accessories.

Examining the positive effects exercise has on the human body, and why it is so important to fit a workout into one's busy schedule.

Destination Guides: New Zealand

30 MINS

30 MINS

The story behind the Aga Khan Award, which recognises architectural excellence in the Islamic community.

E

Discover the majestic landscapes, ancient Maori culture, and extreme urban sports of New Zealand.

E

SOUNDSTAGE

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Tech Head

Jason Down Under

Masterchef Poh

TWO EPISODES

ADELAIDE PART 1 & 2

30 MINS

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS

E

E

E

A look at the world's latest tech creations, ranging from new personal gadgets to concepts for the home and office.

Join host Jason Godfrey as he samples Adelaide's best gourmet foods, embarks on an extreme adventure, and relaxes in a luxurious bush setting.

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

Annie Lennox: An Evening Of Nostalgia 60 MINS E

A truly unique performance from one of the world's most acclaimed vocalists.

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LIFESTYLE

Bamboo Rice Of Perak

Enrich Luxe Retreats: City Of Lights & Destination Sydney

Cingkus Blues FIVE EPISODES

30 MINS E

KIDS

Christina Milian Turned Up

30 MINS EACH

UNHAPPY CAMPERS

Amusing cartoon following the adventures of a cat called Cing and a rat named Kus.

10 MINS

Take a journey into the jungles of Malaysia to spy on the preparation of an often-overlooked Malaysian fare: fragrant bamboo rice wrapped in Calathea leaves.

Durian - The Asian Tropical Delight

E

30 MINS EACH

Malaysia Airlines rewards two of its most loyal travellers with unique trips to Paris and Sydney.

Flying Doctors

E

Reality series following the family life of Grammynominated American singer Christina Milian.

E! Entertainment Special

30 MINS 30 MINS E

A drop in prices of the 'King of Fruits' has inspired the creation of durian innovation that can be enjoyed throughout the year.

E

Follow the inspiring story of the doctors, nurses and pilots who bring medical care to the remote mountainous villages of Sabah.

A-LIST LISTINGS: OSCARS EDITION

Style Special

Hi-5

SAVED BY DESIGN

FIVE EPISODES

30 MINS

30 MINS EACH

E

E

Hosts Lisa Arch and Matt Iseman come to the rescue of a dysfunctional family.

Using innovative designs, the team restores order to the chaotic home.

Songs, dancing and more.

In one episode, the Hi-5 team teaches us about the value of playing outdoors.

30 MINS E

Step inside the glamorous homes of some of Hollywood's most famous Oscar winners.

The King Of The Pahang River

The Role That Changed My Life

30 MINS

30 MINS

E

E

Mouth-watering Catfish and Mahseer once thrived in Malaysia’s longest river, the Pahang River. Today, overfishing is threatening to withhold these riches from the next generation of Malaysians.

An entertaining look at some of the famous Hollywood moments that turned actors into megastars.

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AUDIO

AUDIO ON DEMAND

THE HITS

CLUB

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

Ultra Dance 2015 Various Artists (above) Ultra Worldwide Asia Various Artists Deja-Vu Giorgio Moroder Forever Alesso True Colors Zedd

108 albums including…

E.MO.TION Carly Rae Jepsen

Dark Before Dawn Breaking Benjamin

United We Are Hardwell

Little Victories The Strypes

Blurryface Twenty One Pilots

We Are All We Need Above & Beyond

Burning Bridges Bon Jovi

Get To Heaven Everything Everything

Our Love Caribou

Blood To Bone Gin Wigmore

Unbreakable Smile Tori Kelly

I AM Leona Lewis (above)

Breathe In. Breathe Out. Hilary Duff

Born In Echoes The Chemical Brothers Loopified Dirty Loops Water For Your Soul Joss Stone The Bright Side Lenka Work It Out Lucy Rose No Place In Heaven Mika V (Asia Tour Limited Edition) Maroon 5 85% Proof Will Young Communion Years & Years Out Of The Wasteland Lifehouse

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Mobile Orchestra Owl City Beneath The Skin Of Monsters And Men

5 Years Of Mau5 Deadmau5

LIGHT & EASY

The Original High Adam Lambert Let The Road Rixton St. Vincent St. Vincent The Desired Effect Brandon Flowers The Magic Whip Blur How Big How Blue How Beautiful Florence & The Machine English Graffiti The Vaccines Glitterbug The Wombats Wilder Mind Mumford & Sons Handwritten Shawn Mendes Kindred Passion Pit Love Stuff Elle King

Including...

The Music And The Voice Chris Babida & Frances Yip (above) Before This World James Taylor Into Color Rumer Stages Josh Groban Van Morrison Duets Van Morrison Natalie Prass Natalie Prass Shadows In The Night Bob Dylan

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COUNTRY

JAZZ

SOUNDTRACKS

KOREAN

Including...

Including...

Including...

Including...

Including...

Beauty Behind The Madness The Weeknd (above)

Pageant Material Kacey Musgraves (above)

A Twist Of Rit Lee Ritenour

The Man From U.N.C.L.E Various Artists (above)

오디너리 비스트 (above)

Jekyll + Hyde Zac Brown Band

2 In Love David Benoit feat Jane Monheit (above)

Mad Max: Fury Road Tom Holkenborg aka Junkie XL

후아유 – 스쿨 (OST) 다양한 아티스트

Days Of FreeMan James Brandon Lewis

Avengers: Age Of Ultron Various

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

Pitch Perfect 2 Various

Wildheart Miguel Jackie Ciara Truth & Soul Stan Walker

Freedom Ride Troy Cassar-Daley Old Boots, New Dirt Jason Aldean

Complete 비투비 화양연화 방탄소년단

Non-Fiction Ne-Yo

Prizefighter: Hit After Hit Trisha Yearwood

Tuxedo Tuxedo

Melody Road Neil Diamond

The London Sessions Mary J. Blige

ose Ave R You+Me

JHUD Jennifer Hudson

Bringing Back The Sunshine Blake Shelton

COMEDY

CLASSICAL

RELAX

WORLD

MALAY

Including...

Including...

Including...

Including...

Including...

Perjalanan ocey (above) B

Classically Chilled Various Artists (above)

By A Wire Jennifer Defrayne (above)

Ill Bixiga 70 (above)

Menakluk Kosmos Wings (above)

Mandatory Fun “Weird Al” Yankovic

Bach Rudolf Buchbinder

Life Under Stars Carl Weingarten

Alone (Tenere) Terakaft

Nada Mojo

The Very Best Of Lily Tomlin

Summer Night Concert 2015 The Vienna Philharmonic With Zubin Mehta & Rudolf Buchbinder

Ton Michał Lewicki

Tambolero Toto La Momposina Y Sus Tambores

Unplugged Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza

The Chopin Project Olafur Arnalds & Alice Sara Ott

#Escape Various

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

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Paris, Mon Amour Sonya Yoncheva The Classical Album 2015 Various

Made In Brazil Eliane Elias Coming Forth By Day Cassandra Wilson Mockroot Tigran Hamasyan

The Gathering II Various Artists

Ludovico Einaudi & Cecilia Chailly Stanze Flute Spirit: Dreams & Improvisations Jane Rutter

Cinderella Various Fifty Shades Of Grey Various Wild Various Annie Various

Tom Zé Tom Zé Music In Exile Songhoy Blues Gandadiko Samba Toure So Frenchy So Chic 2015 Various Artists Landini Aurelio

미쳐 포미닛 진정한 대화 소년들의 나라

Move BTOB 타임 비스트

7번째 앨범 수 퍼 주니어

KRUnomena KRU Inderaloka - EP Monoloque Tiga Dekad Muzik, Cinta Dan Sanubari Live In Concert Anuar Zain Juara Fantasia Various Artists

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AUDIO NASYID

JAPANESE

MANDARIN

TAMIL

KIDS

Including...

Including...

Including...

Including...

Including...

I Love Rasulullah Hafiz Hamidun (above)

Tears

Sabar Brothers

D’AZUR

女也 Herstory With Mayday 华语群星 (above)

Mawi... Lagi World Mawi

2PM Of 2PM 2PM

Cinta Kyrel Al-Gayauwi

Hello World Scandal

Greatest Hits UNIC

The Best “Red” Kalafina

Cinta Hingga Ke Syurga Amar

The Best “Blue” Kalafina

Luahan Rasa Raqib Majid

Genesis Of 2PM 2PM

Dengan Rahmatmu Qathrunnada

Ken’s Bar III 平 井堅

Memori El Suraya Various

Under Cover 2 T.M. Revolution

INDONESIAN

CANTONESE

中島美嘉

(above)

藍井 エイル

(above)

The Legacy Collection: Toy Story Various Artists (above)

Everything 小男孩乐团

Anakku Sayang Siti Nordiana

不解释亲吻 萧亚轩

The Legacy Collection: Pinocchio Various Artists

Back To The Future

Emma! From The Wiggles Emma

大嘴巴

李荣浩 李荣浩 替我照顾她 胡夏 First Chapter 何沛璇

Mudahnya Berdoa Various Artists

The Legacy Collection: The Little Mermaid Various Artists

数星星的人 吴克群

Perfect Is The Enemy Of Good Rhys Muldoon

学着爱 周兴哲 新地球 林俊杰

HINDI

MEMORIES

Including...

Including...

罪恶感 黄丽玲 苏盈之 苏盈之 醒着做梦 张学友 第七感 张靓颖

Including...

Including...

哎呦，不错哦 周杰伦

Mozaik Ungu (above)

準備中 陳奕迅 (above)

双丞戏 杨丞琳

Cahaya Cinta Hijau Daun

現實遊戲 MR

温度 王赴颖 & 沈展宁

Terjemahan Hati ST12

撫愛 藍奕邦

毕书尽

Save The Best For Last Element

嫺情 陳 慧嫻

快乐美人鱼 朱俐静

Tuna Sherina

Re: Workz

我是曾沛慈 曾沛慈

Hati & Cinta Judika

Wannabe 官恩娜

艳遇 郭静

Live To Love Afgan

8 周柏豪

我呸 蔡依林

Love Life And Music Rossa

The Best Of 2008-2012 鄧 紫棋

第10个王心凌 王心凌

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林憶蓮

(above)

The Best Of The Best Various Artists (above) The Best Of Grateful Dead Grateful Dead

Action Bii

PK

Diamonds (40th Anniversary Edition) Boney M The Many Sides Of David Foster David Foster The Singles Savage Garden Rio Duran Duran

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AUDIO

RADIO CHANNELS

CHART TOPPERS

ROCK ARENA

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

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

Including...

I Wish Stevie Wonder Jive Talkin’ Bee Gees Rhythm Nation Janet Jackson Buffalo Soldier Bob Marley & The Wailers

INSEAT CHANNEL 1 AVOD CHANNEL 77

In The Summertime Mungo Jerry

OVERHEAD CHANNEL 5

HOSTED BY BEN LOH (above)

Post To Be Omarion feat Chris Brown & Jhene Aiko

Queen Of Peace Florence + The Machine

Be My Forever Christina Perri feat Jamie Scott

Omen Disclosure feat Sam Smith

Instant Crush Natalie Imbruglia

Wildest Dreams Taylor Swift

Save Tonight Eagle-Eye Cherry

When Love Hurts Jojo

Save My Soul Jojo

I Can See Clearly Now Jimmy Cliff

Love Myself Hailee Steinfeld

Shine Years & Years

Higher Love Steve Winwood

Follow Me Hardwell

Verge Owl City feat Aloe Blacc

Shake Your Groove Thing Peaches & Herbs

High By The Beach Lana Del Rey

What Is Love Haddaway

Locked Away R.City feat Adam Levine

You Are My Lady Freddie Jackson

Say Love Jojo Golden Travie McCoy feat SIA Levels Nick Jonas That’s How You Know Nico & Vinz Bebe Rexha & Kid Ink I Can’t Lose Mark Ronson Leave (Get Out) Jojo

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

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Sweet Caroline Neil Diamond

Drag Me Down One Direction Cheyenne Jason Derulo

Flashlight Jessie J Body On Me Rita Ora feat Chris Brown

Crazy Little Thing Called Love Queen Ride Like The Wind Christopher Cross

Because You Loved Me Celine Dion What’s Love Got To Do With It Tina Turner Easy Commodores Every Little Thing She Does Is Magic The Police Shining Star Earth Wind & Fire Dreams Fleetwood Mac

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AUDIO GOLDEN ERA

AGHANI ARABBIYAH

MALAY HITZ

MANDARIN MIX

JAPANESE COLLECTION

INSEAT CHANNEL 3

INSEAT CHANNEL 8

INSEAT CHANNEL 9

INSEAT CHANNEL 10

INSEAT CHANNEL 12

AVOD CHANNEL 79

AVOD CHANNEL 82

AVOD CHANNEL 83

AVOD CHANNEL 85

AVOD CHANNEL 86

HOSTED BY RICHARD LA FABER

HOSTED BY MONA JASMAN

OVERHEAD CHANNEL 6

OVERHEAD CHANNEL 7

OVERHEAD CHANNEL 8

HOSTED BY KC ISMAIL

HOSTED BY CHONG HUEY LING

HOSTED BY KAORU SATO

Including...

Including...

Including...

Materials Yuna

小幸运 田馥甄

Tag Team

Bukan Hal Aku Kaka Azraff feat Sleeq

出走 光良

なごり雪 イルカ

Andai Aku Bisa Ungu

傻瓜 温岚

君がくれた夏 家入レオ

Setia Elizabeth Tan & Faizal Tahir

有你真好 易桀齐

２２歳の別れ 風

Tak Pernah Fathia Latiff & Shukri Yahya

当时的我们

BY2

坂道の少女 沢田聖子

Including...

Including...

All Right Now Free Magic Carpet Ride Steppenwolf Life As A Gun Gold Class Fake Spit Best Friends Giant Peach Wolf Alice Bleeding Out Art Of Sleeping Here I Go Again Whitesnake

Jauh Hani & Zue

While You Wait Dead Letter Circus

Cinta Mati Marcell

Running Wild Drenge

Kau Mojo

Rebel Rebel David Bowie

Evo SonaOne feat Joe Flizzow

No Drama Queen Grouplove

Andai Kau Bisa Mengerti Nikita Willy

Amy Short Stack

HINDI RHYTHMS

NASYID

INSEAT CHANNEL 14

Including...

AVOD CHANNEL 87 OVERHEAD CHANNEL 10

Including...

ABCD Yo Yo Honey Singh Just Chill Sonu Nigam, Jayesh Gandhi, Amrita Kak

PadaMu Ku Bersujud Afgan Jauh Sudah Azizi AF Cinta Terakhir Aiman Ikramul Kareem UNIC

Ishq Khuda Khurram Iqbal

Kerana Doa Nowseeheart

Sajne Ve Sajna Sunidhi Chauhan

Sabar Brothers

Abhi Toh Party Shuru Hui Hai Badshah & Aastha

Sesungguhnya Raihan

Love Is A Waste Of Time Sonu Nigam, Shreya Janeman Himesh Reshammiya, Shreya Ghoshal Tumhe Jo Maine Dekha Abhijeet, Shreya Ghosal Hookah Bar Himesh Reshammiya, Vineet Singh, Aman Trikha

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Rahmatan Lil’ Alamin Imam Muda Asyraf Sujudku Arafah Penyelamat Hafiz Hamidun Alhamdulillah Halim Ahmad Tiada Yang Kekal Melainkan Allah Hidayah

KOREAN SELECTIONS AVOD CHANNEL 80

Buddy 东于哲

風の街 山田パンダ

聊天 郭静

アラビアン・ナイト 今井美樹

Shout 李玉玺

長く短い祭 椎名林檎

Holiday 马嘉轩

真夜中のテレフォンコール 柳ジョージ

为你而活 神木与瞳

粋な酒 麻生祐希

背叛 曹格

のぼり坂 北島三郎

JAZZ

MALAY CLASSICS

AVOD CHANNEL 81

AVOD CHANNEL 84

HOSTED BY BRAD POWER

HOSTED BY ELLEN HAN

Including... 심쿵 니엘 링마벨 걸스데이 쉐이크 잇 시스타 러브 유 디어 솔루션스

Including...

Including...

Raincheck Kenny Burrell Kevin Eubanks And Stanley Jordan Kevin Eubanks and Stanley Jordan Broadway Christian McBride Big band

문라이트 인피니트

I’ve Got the World On A String Sarah Vaughn

와리가리 (컴즈 앤 고우즈) 오혁

Peter Bernstein Peter Bernstein

데비 수퍼 주니어

All Blues Mack Avenue SuperBand

음오아예 마마무

Sometimes I’m Happy Freddy Cole

괜찮아요 BTOB

I Didn’t Know What Time It Was Cecile McLorin Salvant

일하러 가야 돼 비스트

槇原敬之

A Single Step Yellowjackets

Joget Kenangan Manis Yusni Hamid Mimpi Yang Tak Sudah Ibnor Riza Apa Nak Dikato Blues Gang Puncak Kasih Ziana Zain Kenangan Ku M.Fadzil Bahtera Merdeka Aishah Mawarku Eddie Hamid & Hamidah Ahmad Kekasih Awal Dan Akhir Jamal Abdillah Hati Kama Siti Nurhaliza & Noraniza Idris Merpati Dua Sejoli Uji Rashid & Hail Amir Kisah Dan Tauladan A.Halim

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GAMES

GAMES Test your skills and challenge your mind with up to 47 games in six different categories

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

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

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

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

LEISURE

PUZZLE

SPORT

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

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

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

BOARD

ARCADE

KIDS

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

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

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

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

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

b-wise™

Berlitz® Word Traveler

A380 and B777 only

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

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

Soundview Executive Book Summaries A380 and B777 only

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

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QUICK GUIDES

B738 VIDEO

PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER

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

The individual media player with high resolution 8” screen is available to all passengers in Business Class on our B737-800 leased aircraft

SYNOPSES FOR THESE MOVIES BEGIN ON PAGE 89; TV PROGRAMMES ON PAGE 100

FROM MALAYSIA Hollywood Favourites / International Exo Next Door K, E+

Television Durian – The Asian Tropic Delight E Jason Down Under – Adelaide Part 1 & 2 E

TO MALAYSIA Hollywood Favourites / International Rio 2 E, C+ Television Bamboo Rice Of Perak E Flying Doctors

E

Great Railways Journeys Of Europe: Oslo To Bergen E

12 Years A Slave

The Middle

MOVIES

TV

Latest Movies

Comedy

The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies E, F, G Night At The Museum: Secret Of The Tomb E Taken 3 E, F, G, C+

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

Malay Mamak Cupcake ML

Korean Fashion King K, E+

Chinese Kung Fu Jungle M, C+, E+

The Middle E

Drama Forever E

Lifestyle Tough Trains: Vietnam E

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

Science & Technology Powering The Future E

History Bermuda Triangle Exposed E

Malay Dapur Chef Ammar ML

Hindi Kick H, E+

Languages

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

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Extras Your portable media player also gives you access to CDs (see pages 107-111) and games (see page 112)

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INSTRUCTIONS

HANDSETS Business Class B777

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

Economy Class & Inseat Video

1

All passengers B737-800 & A333

Economy Class A380

First & Business Class A380

12

1

1

10 14

11

8

2

3

4

5

6

5

5

4

9

2

14

2

3

15

6

17

6

16

6

5

7 11

8

8

5

12

9

1

7

9 11

11

7

9 11

2

4

4

1

6

7

15

14

13

12

9

15

11

11

On reverse

1. Control Paddle*

1. 控制板*

1. 上下左右ボタン*

2. Window Display

2. 顯示視窗

2. ウィンドウ表示

3. Mode

3. 模式

3. モード

4. Reading Light ON/OFF

4. 閱讀燈 ON/OFF

4. 読書用ライトON/OFF

5. Channel UP/DOWN

5. 頻道 UP/DOWN

5. チャンネルUP/DOWN

6. Volume UP/Down

6. 音量 UP/DOWN

6. 音声ボリュームUP/DOWN

7. Brightness UP/DOWN

7. 亮度 UP/DOWN

7. 明るさUP/DOWN

8. Button Disabled

8. 呼叫乘務員/取消

8. 乗務員呼び出し/取消

9. Select/Start*

9. 選擇/開始*

9. 選択/スタート*

10. Enter*

10. 確認*

10. 入力*

11. Game Controls*

11. 遊戲控制*

11. ゲームコントロール*

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

12.

12.

13. Back button - To go to previous screen.

13.

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

14.

13.

14.

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

15.

16.

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

15.

17.

16.

* Not on the Inseat System 17.

YOUR SYSTEM

Control at your fingertips

指尖操控

手軽な操作

For all passengers with the AVOD system. See page 76 to find out which system you’re using.

適用於使用影音點播系統的乘客。 請查閱第76頁瞭解您所適用的系統。

AVODシステム搭載機種の全てのお客様向 け。お客様のご利用可能なシステムの確認は 76ページ目をご覧ください。

歡迎

ようこそ

Welcome

請在“歡迎”頁面選擇您的語言-英語或 馬來語。

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

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

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

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主菜單 點擊“選擇/開始”鍵或“確認”鍵在功能表 上進行選擇 。

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

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INSTRUCTIONS

YOUR SYSTEM

Accessing your handset

Accessing your screen in Golden Club Class

Laptop power point

1.

Press to release the handset.

2.

Press to stow the handset.

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

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

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

取得手持控制器

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

手提電腦電源插座

1. 按下以釋放手持控制器。

取得金色俱樂部艙位顯示幕

2. 按下以放回手持控制器。

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

3. 復位鍵-若連接線拉出過長，可按壓此鍵使其復位。

リモコンの使用法

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

1. リモコンを取り出すには本体全体を押してください。

ゴールデンクラブクラスの画面スクリ ーンの使用法

2. リモコンを収納するには本体全 体を押して入れてくださ い。

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

3. コードが長すぎる場合はリセットボタンを押してください。

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

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

Welcome to your inflight entertainment!

Simply touch or select the Start button to get started.

A

B

C

D

E

F

A – Back Displays the previous screen.

B – Home Displays the Main Menu screen.

The footer Quick links to the most useful screens.

。

C – Tools Launches the Tools Menu pop-up.

D – Help Launches the Help Menu pop-up.

E – QuickNav Launches the QuickNav Menu pop-up.

F – Flight information Displays flight-related information.

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