Going Places November 2017

NOVEMBER 2017 Interviews with EcoWorld’s Dato’ Chang Khim Wah, Poh Kong’s Dato’ Eddie Choon, Datin Saidah Rastam

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MY Guide to Surabaya, Indonesia, uncovering Dhaka, contemporary dining in Singapore

Miniature food art, shopping for a good cause at the upcoming Le Marché de Noël and more!

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Contents

November 2017

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InThis Issue

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NAVIGATOR

MALAYSIA AIRLINES

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NEWS

Updates and promotions

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GUIDE

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

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WHERE WE FLY

Airline and oneworld network

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GP ON THE WEB

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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THE MAIL ROOM

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GIZMOS & GADGETS Cool gadgets to have

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THREE TO WATCH Movie recommendations

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THE CURE Lotions, potions, spas, and more

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FASHION & ACCESSORIES The globetrotter’s styling guide

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

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ART & DESIGN The language of art in Singapore, John-Michel Basquiat at the Barbican in London, and more

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GLOBAL CITIZEN TV host Jaime Dempsey on Malaysia’s Fraser’s Hill and Manila in the Philippines

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FEATURES

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WINDOW OR AISLE Kam Raslan questions the realism in movies

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MY GUIDE Surabaya, Indonesia

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TÊTE-À-TÊTE EcoWorld Malaysia CEO Dato’ Chang Khim Wah talks about building properties for the future

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HOMEGROWN

TRENDSPOTTING

MALAYSIAN ICONS

Malaysia’s Poh Kong Jewellers on four decades in the business

Miniature food art gets big following

The late hockey legend, Chua Boon Huat

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UNPLUGGED: TRAVEL Uncovering the Bangladeshi capital of Dhaka

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UNPLUGGED: GOURMET Serious eating in Singapore and where to find the best contemporary restaurants

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GIVING BACK Shop for a good cause at Le Marché de Noël this December

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GP ENTERTAINMENT Your in-flight entertainment guide

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WARISAN

SEEN + HEARD

Datin Saidah Rastam menerajui pemeliharaan warisan muzik

Events in Malaysia and around the world

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GP On The Web

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From capturing the heart of a country through a lens to adventurous sojourns down under, we’ve dished out a wide variety of travel features in our online-exclusive offerings. If you’re in the market for a cruise, pay close attention as we list the world’s best cruise destinations as voted by travellers in 2017.

This, and more on

Photographing A Nation

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Photographer Kenny Loh has journeyed extensively through Malaysia to capture unique and memorable photos of the country as well as its citizens. His labour of love resulted in the bestselling book, Born in Malaysia. We caught up with the Ipoh-born photographer to find out more about his new project as well as his adventures in photography.

World’s Top Cruise Destinations

Get Adventurous Down Under

Greece’s Curative Mineral Springs

The second annual Cruisers' Choice Destination Awards has named the top cruise destinations across 15 regions worldwide, with Budapest crowned the top destination in the world while Singapore claimed top honours for Asia. Sail the high seas on awardwinning cruises to these destinations.

Australia has a variety of experiences to cater to every traveller, more so if you like the great outdoors. From swimming with dolphins to whale watching and glamping in the Grampians, we count down four of the best nature escapes to discover on your next Aussie getaway.

With more than 800 natural healing water resources, Greece is one of the world's leading go-to destinations for healing spas. Set in unparalleled locations known for their stunning beauty, Greece's iconic, natural mineral springs offer visitors unmatched relaxation and escape in both warm and cold temperatures.

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Editor’s Note

These days, holidays aren’t what they used to be.

Holidays these days consist of breezing through places of interest just to tick them off the list.

Holidays these days consist of elbowing other tourists out of the way, so you can take a photo of the Mona Lisa at the Louvre, or of hitting someone on the head with your coin as you try to throw it into the Trevi Fountain in Rome. Holidays these days consist of buying ‘skip the line’ tickets in advance so you can walk past long snaking queues into the Vatican City’s sights gratefully. It’s becoming a hassle to sightsee. For me, at least.

So if you have already started thinking about your next travel destination but are unsure if you want to jostle with the hundreds of visitors at a tourist hotspot, consider going under the radar. In this month’s issue, we’ve got just the two destinations for you – Surabaya in Indonesia and Dhaka in Bangladesh.

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While ordinarily one would visit Surabaya only if one has business to attend to there, the City of Heroes does have little pockets of interests and attractions such as stunning sunrise views from Mount Bromo and the Kenjeran beach and an interesting Arab quarter that will make you feel like you are in Marrakech in Morocco.

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JJ Somerset wrote in the NZ Herald that “so few tourists go to colourful Bangladesh that you’ll be spoiled, but you’ll also be amazed and enchanted”. That is true, and what is more satisfying than leaving the flocks of tourists behind, so you can explore offbeat gems at your own leisure, filling your Instagram account with photos of rarely seen moments. Just don’t visit during the monsoon season. December is supposed to be the best time to visit.

If you’re into all things cute and tiny, interest in the art of miniatures and dioramas is gaining traction in Malaysia. Artists Eric Siow, Ling Hui Yin and Pui Wan Lim have been creating miniature art using clay and other materials, first as a hobby but now as a business as interest in the art form gains popularity. Check out their stories in our Trendspotting section and stare in awe at the attention to detail put into their creations.

For a little nostalgia, we take a look this month at the Malaysian-born-and-bred jeweller Poh Kong.

In business for more than 40 years, it is a household name among the older generation for its sincere and honest service, something its founder Dato’ Eddie Choon learnt when he was 15 years old. Many of us have at one point or another been gifted a piece of Poh Kong jewellery.

On the subject of gifts, instead of doing your Christmas shopping at the mall, why not browse through handmade crafts and artisanal products at the French charity Christmas bazaar, Le Marché de Noël, this year and raise money for a good cause? Taking place on 7 December at Glasshouse at Seputeh in Kuala Lumpur, proceeds from ticket sales will be donated to two local charities. You will be helping to spread the holiday cheer to the less fortunate.

Till next month, happy reading!

NOVEMBER 2017 Interviews with EcoWorld’s Dato’ Chang Khim Wah, Poh Kong’s Dato’ Eddie Choon, Datin Saidah Rastam

MY Guide to Surabaya, Indonesia, uncovering Dhaka, contemporary dining in Singapore

Miniature food art, shopping for a good cause at the upcoming Le Marché de Noël and more!

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The August 2017 issue of Going Places was a job well done. It is an issue with heart-warming stories and familiar faces and places. My attention was drawn to an article that brought back memories from a recent visit to Yayasan Chow Kit. The foundation has done a tremendous job to uplift the spirit and to educate underprivileged children who are often overlooked by us. We played games with the children and shared our thoughts, and you will be surprised by how ambitious and smart the kids are. I hope the article will enlighten the public’s misconception of the children and result in much-needed support for the foundation. And thank you Going Places for educating a Sabahan like me with your guide on Kota Kinabalu and for promoting this vibrant and harmonious city to fellow passengers of Malaysia Airlines. Congratulations once again on the August issue and all the best in promoting Malaysia and Malaysia Airlines’ products to the world.

MOHAMAD KHAIRI NGADIRAN, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Sebagai salah seorang individu yang bergiat agak aktif dalam kerja-kerja amal, saya kagum dengan usaha Malaysia Airlines melalui Going Places edisi Julai 2017 untuk mengangkat martabat kerja-kerja amal ke suatu tahap yang lebih tinggi. Artikel ‘Helping Hand’ yang berkisar tentang usaha Projek Iqra, salah sebuah NGO di Malaysia dalam membantu komuniti yang memerlukan bagi persiapan raya ini semestinya berjaya membuka mata penggunapengguna Malaysia Airlines dari seantero dunia mengenai keprihatinan NGO/ NGI di Malaysia terhadap golongan yang kurang bernasib baik. “Tangan yang memberi lebih baik dari yang menerima.” Artikel ini juga diharapkan dapat membuka lebih banyak “hati” masyarakat di Malaysia khususnya, yang sememangnya terkenal dengan sifat pemurah, untuk turut serta dalam melaksanakan kerja-kerja amal ini. Tahniah Projek Iqra! Tahniah Going Places!

VELIANA RUSLAN, Putrajaya, Malaysia

If i could describe Going Places with only one word, it would be “informative”. Living in an era when most people would reach for their digital gadgets as a source of information, I was pleasantly surprised when I spent my whole two-and-a-half hours of flight time absorbing all the contents put out by the writers. From cooking recipes and helpful travelling tips to honouring Tan Sri P. Ramlee’s legacy, the content catered to all the readers’ needs. Growing up watching P. Ramlee’s movies was one of the many fond memories I had with my family. Thank you for keeping me away from my gadgets. All the best and keep up the good work!

DONNA MAGDAVIRA LIJAR, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Malaysia

Your article ‘Johnny Be Good’ on Chef Johnny Fua (July 2017) got my attention. Johnny abandoned architecture to become a successful chef because of his passion. He was encouraged by his father to do what he loves and not to think about money and security. This mirrored my life years ago being an engineering student and studying what I did not like. You will find success in life if you like what you do. Johnny and his friend Sherson (Lian) wanted to prove that two ethnic Chinese men could prepare real Indian curries. This is truly inspiring! Looking at the tempting photos of Johnny’s Lamb Rogan Josh with buttered naan bread made my mouth water. I appreciate the recipe provided in the article. I will definitely give it a try!

ZAHIRAH ABDUL KADIR, Shah Alam, Selangor, Malaysia

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Our pick of gadgets to have

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1. Capture Your Vision Sony’s RX0 is said to be designed for professionals looking to record high-quality 4K video in challenging environments. The action camera features a 1-inch sensor and Zeiss 24mm lens, as well as shutter speeds of up to 1/32,0000 seconds and up to 16fps.

Multiple units can be mounted together and controlled simultaneously through the Sony Wireless Commander or Play Memories Mobile app. sony.com.my

2. Blast From The Past The Polaroid OneStep 2 is an analog instant camera for the modern era, blending classic design with contemporary style. It looks like its namesake from the old days, but is instead equipped with a high-quality lens, built-in flash and 60 days of battery life.

While an ‘i-Type’ black-and-white film has been specially developed for the camera, it can still use the standard 600-type film for instant photos. polaroidoriginals.com

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3. Easy Listening Meet the QuietComfort 35 II. These Bose wireless headphones are engineered to provide high-quality noise cancellation.

They even have Google Assistant built in, allowing one to play music, receive texts and get answers without having to glance at the

Samsung’s Galaxy Note 8 comes packed with a host of upgrades and exciting features, including a 6.3-inch curved AMOLED screen, updated S Pen that is now more accurate and the latest Octa-Core processor. The 12MP dual-lens camera allows for zooming and the addition of DSLR-style effects, plus it comes with optical image stabilisation for stunning photos despite a shaky snap. samsung.com

5. Powerfully Small Desktop performance and mobile flexibility come together in the Zotac PI225 mini personal computer. It measures just 95 x 63 x 8mm in size, but is packed with an Intel dual-core N3350 Apollo Lake processor, 4 GB of RAM and 32 GB of eMMC storage.

The casing features a ribbed metal design, which acts like a giant heatsink for the fanless system. zotac.com

6. Swipe For Gains Swype On from Mobme Asia is a new Android-enabled, downloadable lock screen mobile application that rewards users with cash and other prizes. It brings up an ad with each swipe of a finger, and transitions the action into direct rewards that can be found in the built-in wallet. Users will also be automatically entered into a monthly lucky draw of prizes, rebates and promotions as they use their phones. swypeon.com

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A Ghost Story

What A Wonderful Family

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A recently deceased, white-sheeted ghost returns to his home to console his grieving wife. He continues to linger in the property long after she moves out and new owners, including a Hispanic family and a pretentious amateur philosopher, move in. Through the decades, the ghost finds himself contemplating love, life, the legacy people leave behind, and the enormity of existence.

An elderly couple sends a supposedly happy family into turmoil when the matriarch asks for a divorce from her husband as a gift for her upcoming birthday. This sets off waves of consternation among their children, who are forced to deal with their own partners and issues in life. This story of family conflict proves that blood does run thicker than water.

CASEY AFFLECK, ROONEY MARA, MCCOLM CEPHAS JR. R / / 92 mins / Drama, Fantasy, Romance / E, F, C+

LEE LICHUN, ZHANG WEIXIN, HUANG LEI, HAI QING R / / 104 mins / Comedy, Drama / M, E+

Sung-Jin is a righteous police officer who leads a simple life with his mute wife and disabled son. Things takes a turn for the unexpected when he arrests a suspected serial killer by chance and finds himself embroiled in a conspiracy led by the chief of National Security Planning. Sung-Jin knows he must do the right thing, but desperation for money to treat his disabled son could force him to compromise his ethics.

SON HYUN JOO, JANG HYEOK NR / / 121 mins / Drama / K, E+

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

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1. Treats For Kids At Alila Diwa Goa, relaxing treats and treatments aren’t just for the adults.

While mom or dad enjoy a destressing session at the spa, little ones aged between four and 13 can also experience a relaxing 30-minute body massage specially created for small bodies. For recreation, the resort has also created a Kids Picnic at Gonsua Beach programme that includes lessons on sandcastle building, making it a relaxing getaway for the whole family. alilahotels.com/diwagoa

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2. Golden Formula For quick hydration, The Face Inc.’s Limited Edition Gold Primer Mist, released in conjunction with the brand’s second anniversary, delivers nourishing botanical extracts and natural moisturepreserving ingredients with each spritz for a hydration boost that smoothens and tightens skin almost immediately.

Say goodbye to the jet-lag look as you get off the plane. thefaceinc.com

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From megastar Rihanna comes Fenty Beauty, the singer’s vision for an allinclusive makeup brand that caters to the varied skin tones of women all over the world, launched in 1,600 stores

The Ecco Soft 1 sneakers from Ecco shoes are your answer for footwear that is stylish, comfortable and durable enough for all-day wear thanks to its anatomical fit and construction.

Featuring Danish design aesthetics in appealing colourways, the sneakers come in both low-cut and high-top models to suit individual preferences, while also providing a wider option for daily styling. As the sneakers are both dress-smart and functional, wear this to the gym or the office or for some cityexploring while travelling. Available for both men and women, find Ecco shoes at major shopping malls in Malaysia. ecco.com

5. Pre-Flight Packages With its close proximity to the Ngurah Rai International Airport, Sheraton Bali Kuta has introduced a day-use spa package for travellers waiting to catch a red-eye flight out of Bali. You don’t have to stay at the hotel to enjoy the service; just book online beforehand.

The Premium Day Use package includes luggage storage, drinks credits, light lunch at the poolside, usage of pool and spa facilities, including a 60-minute massage at Shine Spa, dinner at Feast Restaurant, complimentary use of the business centre and WiFi throughout the resort, and usage of the resort’s kids’ club. Rates start from RM314 (USD75) per adult and RM160 (USD38) for kids aged four to 12. Bookings can be done via the hotel’s website. sheratonbalikuta.com

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in 17 countries on the same day. With 40 shades of foundation, 30 makeup sticks that can be mixed and matched for contouring, colour correction, concealing, highlighting and used as blusher, six cream-powder highlighters, and the Gloss Bomb lip gloss said to flatter all skin tones, Rihanna’s Fenty will not disappoint makeup enthusiasts.

The collection also features brushes and application tools to help with blending, as well as blotting powder and paper. Fenty Beauty is available at all Sephora stores in Malaysia and on Sephora’s website. fentybeauty.com

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1. Birds Of A Feather As a partner of the Venice International Film Festival, Jaeger-LeCoultre is presenting an exclusive artistic edition of its Rendez-Vous collection, the RendezVous Sonata, with three artisanal masterpieces representing three concepts: Seduction, Romance and Amour. Miniscule paintings of birds on the watch face ties in the design for the models, of which only eight pieces are made for each, making them extremely rare and covetable. jaeger-lecoultre.com

Trust MCM to take its own classic and give it a punkish twist, as seen on its Patricia bag, which was inspired by the house’s popular ‘Patty’ bag, now updated with sparkly diamante-encrusted rabbit decals and gold studs. mcmworldwide.com

4. Feelin’ Feline It’s time for some fun with Weekend Max Mara and its Fall-Winter 2017 Chatmise collection, featuring motifs of the cat (le chat in French) on their tops and shirts (chemise), as seen on the Palizzo skirted top with its graphic feline panels and bright red skirt. weekendmaxmara.com

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6. Going Ape From the Kipling Fall 2017 Collection, the Earthbeat S cross-body bag with a zippered closure and top flap is perfect for your travels as well as daily wear.

Cute, convenient and pretty chic with the signature ape charm Kipling is known for. kipling.com

7. Flamingo Flair Collaborating with British fashion muse Alice Naylor-Leyland, French Sole has released a new collection featuring the Instagram influencer’s quaint-andquirky style twist, as seen in these Hefner flats with tropical prints and embroidered flamingos. frenchsole.com

8. Bull’s Eye Style In celebrating Braun Buffel’s 130 years, the brand has launched a capsule collection featuring limited edition accessories, including these delicious, round minaudières in a variety of colours and textures. The Katharina, named after the wife of Johann Braun, is produced in a collection of only 130 pieces worldwide, and is thus, a true collector’s item. braunbuffel-asiapac.com

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

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FAMILY ENTERTAINMENT

THE STORY ABOUT A BALLET-DANCING DOG with a big personality and even bigger dreams is sure to entertain kids and their parents alike. Adapted from the hilarious children’s book written by Anna Kemp and illustrated by Sara Ogilvie, Dogs Don’t Do Ballet is a fun theatrical performance for all ages, happening on 1-19 November at PJ Live Arts at Jaya One in Petaling Jaya, Selangor, and at the Komtar Auditorium in Penang on 20-21 November. Join Biff, the dog, and a host of colourful characters as they incorporate unique storytelling with dance and song on stage for an unforgettable experience with the little ones. tix.my

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Thailand’s Loi Krathong festival is celebrated on the full moon evening of the 12th month in the Thai lunar calendar, which falls on 3 November this year. The festival pays respect to Lord Buddha and the goddess of water. Rivers, ponds and canals all over the country are brightened by lights from thousands of beautifully decorated baskets (krathong) which are floated out onto the water. In Bangkok, the Chao Phraya river is where the main festivities are held, along with traditional dances, music and fireworks. tourismthailand.org

Packed with drama and humour, Swordfish + Concubine happens at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre from 2 to 5 November.

Based on the classic Sejarah Melayu (Malay Annals), the story tells of how the ancient kingdom of Singapura was saved from a swordfish attack by a boy and a smart and spirited concubine.

Directed by playwright and author Kee Thuan Chye, the production celebrates Malaysian culture, with silat and gamelan music, as well as traditional dance and theatre forms like the zapin and wayang kulit, given a modern twist. Proceeds from the play will go toward helping the family of Malaysian musician Datuk Ooi Eow Jin, who is suffering from Alzheimer’s disease. ticketpro.com.my

Every year on 22 and 23 November, ‘giants’ walk the streets of Angono, Rizal at the Higantes Festival. Dedicated to Saint Clement, the patron saint of fishermen, the highlight of the festival is the colourful procession of 10- to 12-feet-tall papier mache ‘giants’, accompanied by devotees dressed in local costumes or fishermen’s clothing and wooden shoes.

Folklore has it that the parade was first done by locals as a protest against their colonial Spanish rulers, but it has since evolved into a festival on its own. Each barangay (district) typically presents three or four statues, and there will be dances, cultural performances and stalls in a carnival-like atmosphere. angono.gov.ph

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Malaysia’s largest literary festival, the George Town Literary Fest, returns to Penang state from 24 until 26 November. Held at the World UNESCO Heritage site of George Town, this year’s theme is ‘Monsters and (Im)mortals’, and will see an impressive line-up of local and international writers, poets and performers like Belgian cultural historian David Van Reybrouck, Malaysian fantasy author Zen Cho and Indonesian poet and food writer Laksmi Pamuntjak, among others. Visitors can expect panel discussions, readings, poetry marathons, spoken word performances, workshops as well as dance and film screenings. georgetownlitfest.com

Dubbed one of the toughest motor races in the world, the annual RFC Rainforest Challenge descends into the forests and rivers of Pahang state from 25 November until 5 December. The epic off-road 4x4 event is the finale to the RFC Global Series, and pits men, women and their mean machines from over 30 countries against the brutal Malaysian rainforest.

Participants will face off against muddy and swollen rivers, soggy grounds, slippery ascents and descents, log bridge crossings as well as numerous obstacles to claim the title of toughest of the tough. rainforest-challenge.com

Get down and dirty at Mudtopia Festival, happening at the Rotorua Arawa Park Race Course from 1 to 3 December. The inaugural three-day festival, which also features music and entertainment, will see a slew of mud-centric activities, including a Mud Arena with games, mud sports, mud pools and obstacle courses. There is also a fun Mud Run and a mud zone especially for the kids. Join in authentic health and wellness activities such as massages, spa treatments and group yoga, before jamming out to an impressive music line-up of local artists such as Shapeshifter, Anika Moa and Hollie Smith. mudtopia.com

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Celebrating its first anniversary this year, Melbourne’s Ricky & Pinky has introduced its first ever yum cha service, running every Friday through Sunday, offering exquisite dim sum with fresh new twists. Head chef ArChan Chan calls upon her childhood to create exciting new dishes adapted from Hong Kong favourites, including dry-aged and slow-roasted Peking duck spring rolls with hoisin sauce, Chinese doughnuts wrapped in noodles and topped with floss, shiitake and spinach dumplings, and dishes from the BBQ grill like char siew with burnt honey and spicy pulled beef. Desserts include custard buns with runny yolks and XL fortune cookies, making for an interesting gastronomic adventure at this eatery located at the Builders Arms Hotel in Fitzroy, Victoria. buildersarmshotel.com.au

KL-based bakery and brunch joint Huckleberry Food & Fare recently introduced a new dessert menu that includes ice cream sandwich cookies, pecan and apple pies, as well as its latest creation: the burnt cheesecake, which is based on the recipe of San Sebastian’s famed tarta de queso.

This traditional cheesecake can be roughly described as a cross between a cheesecake and crème brûlée, where the outer layer resembles a burnt brûlée crust, while the inside is a soft and dense cheesecake that’ll leave you fully satisfied. huckleberry.my

Inspired by the city of New York, with its inhabitants hailing from around the world and bringing with them their culture and food, NY Steak Shack was established with the intention of bringing that NY taste and ambience to Malaysia and Asia. The focus is in serving the best steaks hot and sizzling on their skillets, achieved by inserting a layer of caramelised onions under the meat, keeping it juicy and tender while infusing some flavour as well. NY Steak Shack also serves other American staples with a new or localised twist, including burgers and pastas such as the Big Apple Burger and Creamy Spicy Salsa with Southwestern Chicken Pasta. Recently opening their tenth outlet, at Melawati Mall in Kuala Lumpur, NY Steak Shack can also be found at Mid Valley Megamall, AEON Shah Alam, Alamanda, Sogo and other major malls in the capital city. nysteakshack.com

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Hankering for a big satisfying brunch? Be sure to visit Birch, one of KL’s most talked-about restaurants since it opened in DC Mall. The roomy, sun-lit restaurant gets particularly busy during weekend brunches, and for good reason. Start with the brûlée French Toast, which is served with charred pear and vanilla ice cream for a decadent breakfast. Those looking for something lighter will do well by ordering the Lemon Ricotta Hotcakes, served with honeycomb butter, banana and maple syrup. Not to be missed are the Falafel Sandwich Wrap, a deceptively filling vegetarian wrap made with kale, ulam, yoghurt and pickled jalapenos; and the Korean Fried Chicken Brioche, a monster-sized burger made with spicy fried buttermilk chicken, young papaya slaw and hot sauce. The restaurant also offers separate menus for lunch and dinner during weekdays. birch.com.my

Adding to Solaris Mont Kiara’s list of restaurants and bars is Drop Exchange, a Wall Street-themed bar that also specialises in Northern Indian and Persian cuisine. Open for lunch and dinner, the restaurant prides itself on using authentic Northern Indian recipes and spices.

According to its owners, close to half of the spices are imported from India, resulting in dishes that are packed with flavour, including the Rogan Josh (mutton cooked with shallots and yoghurt); the Berry Pulao rice dish made with basmati rice and chicken or mutton; and the paatra ni macchi, a whole silver pomfret steamed with green coconut chutney. facebook.com/dropexchange

November sees Shangri-La’s Lemon Garden offering a slew of promotions to keep diners coming back for its buffet meals throughout the week. To kick things off, there’s Marvellous Monday, when diners pay only RM119 (USD28) nett per person for the International Dinner Buffet, which is normally priced at RM158 (USD37) nett. On Thirsty Tuesdays, dinner buffet diners get a free flow of soft drinks and chilled juices as well as 50 percent off on beer and house wine, while on Lobster Wednesdays, every adult buffet diner gets a complimentary serving of half-baked lobster. On Thursdays, all senior citizens, comprising Malaysians and foreign passport holders aged 60 and above, enjoy a 50 percent discount on the International Lunch and Dinner Buffet. shangri-la.com/kualalumpur

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Millennium Hotels and Resorts recently took over management of two iconic hotels in Makkah, now renamed Makkah Millennium Hotel and Makkah Millennium Towers. Sitting just steps away from the Al Masjid Al Haram mosque and with direct access to the holy Kaabah, the hotels make the perfect base for pilgrims performing the Haj. Both feature beautiful architecture inspired by traditional Arab culture, paired with facilities such as elegant restaurants, meeting spaces, prayer halls and gyms. millenniumhotels.com

Shanghai adds another feather to its luxury hotel cap with the unveiling of W Shanghai - The Bund. Colonial glamour and futuristic motifs are captured in its 374 stylish guestrooms and suites, each bearing a signature W bed, a cheeky xiao long bao (dumpling) shaped pillow, privacy glass and Nespresso coffee machines.

Soak in the vibes of the locale where Art Deco buildings sit alongside grand Chinese mansions.

For meetings and conferences, the hotel offers 6,000 square metres of space, including a Great Room boasting 6.2-metre ceilings and designs inspired by the Golden Age of Shanghai. starwoodhotels.com

French sophistication meets Malaysian heritage at the newly-opened Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara. Enter the lobby of the 312-room hotel and be greeted by a feature wall depicting a Malaysian wau bulan (moon kite), combined with French Art vivre through an Eiffel Tower sculpture. Rooms come with signature bedding, WiFi and premium amenities by Lanvin and Hermès. Be spoilt for choice at the hotel’s five restaurants and bars, and unwind with wellness and leisure facilities such as an outdoor pool, gym and spa, featuring a Moroccan Hammam bath treatment. sofitel.com

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Aloft makes its mark in Australia with the opening of Aloft Perth Hotel, set to be the social hub of the Spring Rivervale community. Oozing sassy modern style and personality, its 224 rooms feature comfortable plush beds, custom amenities by Bliss Spa, WiFi and 55-inch TVs with Plug and Play connectivity. Socialise at its urban-inspired open spaces such as WXYZ Bar, chill at The Re:mix lounge or take a dip in the Splash Pool.

Business facilities include conference and meeting rooms, as well as a rooftop ballroom for functions. The establishment is pet-friendly for guests travelling with their furkids. aloftperth.com

Explore the historic abode of Belgravia in London with the Belgravia Experience package by Jumeirah Lowndes. Guests can take a cycling tour with the hotel’s bespoke Belgravia Bikes, through some of the neighbourhood’s most notable spots such as Ebury Street, where Mozart wrote his first symphony, and The Star Tavern, where the “Great Train Robbers” talked plans over drinks before pulling off the 20th century’s greatest heist. The package includes accommodation for two with full English breakfast, a British takeaway picnic of homemade sandwiches and fresh scones to enjoy at nearby Hyde Park, as well as vouchers for local artisan stores and a copy of the hotel’s book of the month. jumeirah.com/London/Lowndes-Hotel

Business travellers looking for creature comforts with a touch of luxury need look no further than Oakwood Premier OUE Singapore, located above the new OUE Downtown complex in the heart of Singapore's CBD. Getting around is a breeze with many big-name brands within walking distance and easy connections to popular areas for both work and nightlife. The hotel is especially suited for extended stays with fully serviced one- and two-bedroom apartments that sport kitchens with Smeg and De'Longhi appliances. An infinity pool, gym, bar, the Se7enth Restaurant, meeting room, and residents' lounge are among the facilities you'd expect from a top-notch hotel. Using the inroom tablet keeps room service and housekeeping at your fingertips and a complimentary mobile phone means that staff is always on call, no matter where you are. oakwoodasia.com/singapore/oakwood-oue.php

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1. Built To Last The World Architecture festival returns to the city of Berlin to celebrate its tenth consecutive year. This time the annual event will be fittingly situated in the Arena Berlin – a converted bus depot – on 15-17 November.

It has quickly become the largest annual event of its kind, offering plenty for practising architects and visitors with an interest in architecture. Focusing on the theme of ‘performance’, this year’s committee of guest speakers comprises a host of world-class architects, including Alison Brooks, creative director of Alison Brooks Architects, and Kim Cook, the director of Art & Civic Engagement, Burning Man Festival. Aside from discussions and talks, there are exhibitions, opening and closing galas, networking events and much more. worldarchitecturefestival.com Singapore

2. Language Of Art The Parkview Museum Singapore is celebrating humanity’s rich and complex history with an exhibition entitled ‘The Artist’s Voice’. The show, which opens on 17 November, comprises the work of 34 artists from various countries spanning several generations.

Together, these works demonstrate how art can convey common human experiences, serving as a universally understood language that transcends cultural differences and time. parkviewmuseum.com

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This month, the Barbican in London sees the highly anticipated first large-scale solo exhibition of American artist Jean-Michel Basquiat. During the 1980s, Basquiat was a pioneer of the Down Town New York arts scene. A self-taught artist, poet and DJ, he worked alongside other greats such as Blondie and Andy Warhol before his untimely death at the age of 27 in 1988. ‘Basquait: Boom For Real’ comprises over 100 pieces from museums around the world and features rare film and photography of the young artist in his element. barbican.org.uk

The Royal Academy, London pays tribute to Jasper Johns with a comprehensive survey of his works, the first in 40 years. Collecting 150 of the American artist’s paintings, sculptures, drawings and prints, the show entitled ‘Something Resembling The Truth’ shows how Johns’ own visions and curiosities have evolved over the years, from his preoccupation with abstract patterns in the 1970s to his more minimal conceptual Catenary series created in early 2000. royalacademy.org.uk

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Interview Zurien Onn Photography courtesy of History Channel

Jaime Dempsey Fraser’s Hill, Pahang, Malaysia

Manila, The Philippines

What did you like most about riding through Fraser’s Hills?

I love that it’s in the highlands where it’s cooler in temperature, and that the roads are nice and curvy.

One thing about the locals.

Everywhere I went, they all have great pride for their country.

What did you find most refreshing about the town?

It’s like you’re in another country within a country. Malaysia is a melting pot of cultures and experiences, and Fraser’s Hill is an extension of that – like a culture within a culture.

What was your favourite local food?

Assam laksa, and I enjoyed the cendol, and probably gained a lot of weight from drinking too much teh tarik.

One thing about the locals.

I was curious about how I would be received as a tattooed blonde riding a motorcycle but they received me with open arms and large spreads of food!

What was your favourite memory about this town?

I was raised in England, so having tea and scones here reminded me of my childhood.

What is the one thing a first-timer should do here?

Just explore the area. And stay at one of the lodges where it’s cosy with a fireplace, and just sit and have tea. Really peaceful.

Three words that sum up this town.

Charming, tasty and comfortable.

What did you find most surprising here?

The traffic! I have never seen so many cars and motorcycles on the road. It was interesting to see the juxtaposition between Manila and the outskirts.

The best thing you can do here for free.

Riding the roads, taking in the different views and being as adventurous as you want to be. I rode from Manila to Cebu and to Boracay. It was breathtaking.

The one experience or place that everyone must try or visit.

Ride (or fly) to Cebu island and do the Waterfall Trek, where you hike the beautiful Kawasan Falls and jump in through the waterfall into pools of water. I also climbed a cliff in Palawan. It took two hours but the view was amazing!

Name a local dish one must try and where to find it.

The seafood or tuna sisik or sisig at Gerry’s Grill. It is simply delicious and flavourful.

A lesson learnt from your visit here.

Each time I am on the road, I learn a little more about my inner strengths as I get on my bike and ride on different terrains. It’s a different adventure every time.

A souvenir to take home from here.

A cloak woven by a local tribe. They dreamt about my life and wove my life story into the cloak, like a piece of tapestry.

One thing here that you wish you had back home.

Suman – a kind of pineapple sticky rice.

Malaysia Airlines flies 18 times weekly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Kuantan (KUA), Pahang.

Malaysia Airlines flies 21 times weekly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Manila (MNL), Philippines.

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The host of Ride n’ Seek on television’s History Channel tells us about cooling down in Fraser’s Hill in Pahang and riding the roads in the Philippines, from Manila to Cebu and around Boracay.

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THIS IS HARD FOR ME TO SAY but I’m beginning to lose faith in James Bond movies.

I re-watched the most recent Bond movie and it was really bad. I’m not sure if I can accept the ridiculousness anymore. I mean, what kind of spy goes to an evil villain’s meeting driving an Aston Martin? An Aston Martin is not an inconspicuous car. A Toyota Prius is a much more energy efficient and inconspicuous choice.

Think about it, do you even know what a Prius looks like? It’s so very boring and therefore perfect for spying. But, no, James Bond must drive an Aston Martin. And he always destroys it, which must create a major dent in the British spying budget. I presume the car is insured but Bond destroys so many that the insurance premiums must be incredibly expensive.

Q always says, “Try to bring it back in one piece” but with Brexit and KPIs to worry about, I don’t think Q would be so forgiving anymore.

Why is there never a Bond movie where he is ordered to attend a remedial driving course?

I’m guessing that the life of a spy is actually quite lonely and very unglamorous because a spy probably needs to blend in and be anonymous. Although even that might be an old-fashioned idea of spying because nowadays spies probably spend their lives behind a computer finding out what their exgirlfriends are up to these days. And yet in the movies it’s always very exciting and very glamorous with life spent in the best hotels and driving the best cars. It’s all getting a bit too unbelievable for me.

I’m not really into Bollywood movies too because I simply can’t get my head around how it is possible that they were just attending

a wedding in Mumbai and now they’re dancing on top of a mountain in Switzerland. How did that happen? Why did that happen? What has Switzerland got to do with anything? It just doesn’t make sense to me and I need some semblance of realism, which is not really Bollywood’s thing. The character of James Bond has had a strong influence on Indian cinema and now the trend seems to be going the other way. I think it’s only a matter of time before Bond breaks into a song-and-dance routine.

pretending not to be a spy. Bond has some elaborate cover story that explains why he’s able to afford an Aston Martin, and the villain always believes him. Why doesn’t the villain just Google “James Bond”? He would immediately discover the truth and shoot James Bond.

There are several times that the lack of realism in Bond movies really annoy me.

Firstly, how come there is suddenly no traffic when he gets into a car chase? These car chases take place in the world’s major cities that are all notorious for traffic congestion and yet when he needs to drive, it all miraculously disappears. And there is never a scene where he’s driving around and around trying to find a parking space. It’s probably no coincidence that Bond has never tried to have a car chase in Kuala Lumpur. The action would come to a grinding halt as soon as they get onto the Federal Highway, especially on a Friday. I’m guessing that by some amazing coincidence, Bond’s car chases always take place on public holidays when everyone is out of town.

But the villain and his henchmen are really bad at shooting straight. No matter how many bullets they fire, they can never seem to hit Bond whereas Bond shoots dozens with his little Lambretta gun, or whatever his pistol is called. And why is it that whenever there is a chase the henchmen always feel the need to get as close as possible to Bond? They drive their cars and bikes right next to Bond as if they think that the point of the exercise is to touch him. What did they get taught at evil henchmen school? All they have to do is follow him at a safe distance and wait until he runs out of petrol, which will happen soon enough because he’s driving a gas-guzzling Aston Martin and not a hybrid Prius that would give such excellent mileage that he could sit on Federal Highway and get all the way to Gerik without needing to fill up. (Editor’s note: Gerik is a town in the northern Malaysian state of Kedah and is about 330 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur by car on the Federal Highway.)

Another thing that annoys me is that nobody seems to have heard of Google. Whenever James Bond meets an evil villain, he’s always

Having said all that, I’ll be there when the next Bond movie comes out. Because, well, who wants realism anyway?

said all that, I’ll be there when the ‘‘nextHaving Bond movie comes out. Because, well, who wants realism anyway?‚‚

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

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More than a centre of commerce, Indonesia’s second-largest city is a fun destination and gateway to Java’s natural wonders.

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Pahlawan • Rujak Cingur is a must-try or City of Heroes.

local delicacy of salad made with slices of cooked beef snout.

BEST SUNSET VIEW Half an hour from the city centre is Kenjeran Beach, the only beach in Surabaya. It is divided into two parts – old Kenjeran and new Kenjeran. Go to old Kenjeran or Kenjeran lama for one of the most calming sunset views you will ever see.

For The Experience START WITH COFFEE Surabaya has a generous sprinkling of thirdwave cafés serving coffee with Indonesian and imported beans. Fuel your sightseeing with a cold brew, flat white or pour-over from Caturra Espresso, Volks Coffee or Thirty Three Brew.

REMEMBER THE HEROES Surabaya is known as the City of Heroes as it was the scene of the 10 November 1945 Battle of Surabaya, a crucial moment in Indonesia’s war for independence. The Heroes Monument is the city’s main landmark and honours those who died.

DUTCH ARCHITECTURAL MARVEL Home to one of Indonesia’s most famous kretek cigarette manufacturers, the House of

Sampoerna beckons for a visit. The factory and museum is housed in a lovely 19thcentury Dutch structure, which was formerly an orphanage and a theatre. Take in the informative exhibits on the uses of cloves and the history of kretek in Indonesia and be mesmerised by the incredible collection of cigarette lighters, holders and cases as well as Ming-dynasty china.

TO THE BRIDGE The longest bridge in Indonesia at 5.4 kilometres connecting Surabaya and the island of Madura, the Suramadu National Bridge is worth visiting during the day for a bird’s eye view of the surrounding countryside and the sea, and at night for the stunning view of the illuminated bridge. It is worth stopping in Madura for colourful batiks that cost a fraction of the price in the city.

Malaysia Airlines flies four times weekly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Surabaya (SUB), Indonesia

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SPECIAL STREET FOOD There are several dishes that are particular to East Java and fun to try in Surabaya. One of them is lontong balap (rice cakes with bean sprouts, tofu and crunchy mung bean fritters).

Another is rujak cingur, a variation of Java’s rujak salad consisting of cucumbers, beans, pineapple and jicama, with the addition of beef snout.

BOUTIQUE HOTELS For a hotel stay in playful surrounds, check in at Artotel, which features the colourful work of emerging Indonesian artists in its rooms and in the foyers and shared spaces. The hotel also hosts art workshops.

GLAMOROUS STAYS The historical luxury Hotel Majapahit was founded in 1910 and is now recognised as a cultural heritage landmark. Besides grand rooms and gardens, it has a Martha Tilaar spa, health club, bars and restaurants.

Retail Therapy GET LOST IN MALLS Surabaya’s big malls are a good place to see a movie, escape the heat or shop in

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Practical Advice

DOWNLOAD YOUR TRANSPORT

Two ride-hailing apps will be handy in Surabaya – GO-JEK and Grab. Both will allow you to order an ojek (motorcycle taxi) or car on demand.

If choosing an ojek, your rider will provide you with a helmet and face mask. It may be the cheaper option but may not be the most comfortable in peak traffic times.

CURRENCY

The largest note is IDR100,000 (approximately USD7) but you should have plenty of smaller notes (IDR50,000 IDR20,000 and IDR10,000) ready to pay for street food and ojeks.

SHOP FOR STREET WEAR Other Rag Enterprise (ORE), is a streetwear store (and cool café) with a curated range of global street apparel and undiscovered local labels. Also check out Eiger Adventure for high-quality Indonesian-designed-and-made outdoor gear.

DELICIOUS SOUVENIRS The most popular treat to take home is a layer cake or lapis kukus, an alternative is Elan chocolates. Made in Surabaya, the bars are wrapped in colourful paper and come in flavours like Oreo, almond and green tea.

Save time and have your souvenirs delivered to your accommodation by ordering online from disurabaya.id.

Worth The Trek DAY TRIP TO MALANG About 2.5 hours by car or train from Surabaya is the highland city of Malang, a much-loved escape from Surabaya because of its cooler climate, slower pace, heritage architecture and as a departure point for tours to Mount Bromo.

VISIT MOUNT BROMO From Malang, it is easy to book a tour to Mount Bromo, which would otherwise take four hours to reach by car from Surabaya. At 2,393 metres, it is not among the tallest of Indonesia’s mountains, but its popularity lies in its incredible setting and stunning beauty.

A popular option to view the magnificent mountain scenery is the sunrise tour, where a Jeep will pick you up around midnight, and

have you at the Mount Pananjakan lookout for sunrise. From there, you visit the dramatic moonscape of the caldera’s ‘sea of sand’ and walk to the rim of Bromo, an active volcano.

Many return via the grassy savannah on the other side – a stunning and totally different landscape.

MEET AT TOWN SQUARE Alun Alun Malang (Malang town square) is your first stop for a friendly atmosphere by day and night, with live music or street performers and excellent too for people-watching.

FEEL AT HOME Malang’s charming neighbourhoods provide an opportunity to stay somewhere more personal than a big city hotel. Guesthouses with gracious service include Kertanegara Premium Guest House and Augustina Homestay.

CULINARY SCENE Malang is a food destination in its own right, with dishes distinct from those in Surabaya.

Enjoy cwie mie, a noodle salad with shredded chicken, and angsle, a warm dessert with white rice, tapioca pearls and sweet bread in pandan-scented coconut milk. Exactly what you want on a cold night.

CHASING WATERFALLS The mountains around Malang have several waterfalls for outdoor exercise and scenic picnics. Air Turjun Coban Pelangi is named after the rainbows that dance on its waters.

It’s often included as a stop on the way back from Mount Bromo tours, but the walk is better when you’re not tired or rushing. There is a small entrance fee. Another is the surreal Madakaripura, a towering waterfall fondly dubbed ‘the eternal waterfall’ for the curtain of water that pours down endlessly.

PACK WISE

The rainy season is November to April but the weather is becoming more unpredictable.

Pack lightweight, modest clothing, enclosed sturdy shoes, a folding umbrella and disposable rain jacket. If going to Mount Bromo, you will need a warm jacket.

HEALTH & SAFETY

Keep an eye on your personal possessions in crowded, confined spaces like markets. Joining a walking tour with a local guide may be the best way to enjoy these sights. Always carry bottled water and mosquito repellent.

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global fashion stores. Tunjungan Plaza and Pakuwon Mall are gigantic, with the familiar restaurants, amenities and brands.

LANGUAGE

Thank you – terima kasih How are you? – apa kabar?

How much is it? - berapa harganya?

Expensive - mahal Spicy – pedas Delicious – enak

TV travel feature Surabaya is showing onboard.

Check your in-flight entertainment system for channel information.

About the writer

Gabrielle Dunlevy is a writer, editor and media advisor from Sydney. A frequent traveller to Indonesia, she lived for two years in Jakarta, where she worked as a correspondent for the Australian media and discovered a love of Indonesian coffee and street food. gabrielledunlevy.com

About the illustrator

Fuelled by the love for creative exploration, Wong Hui Tong ventured into graphic design and graduated from The One Academy in Kuala Lumpur. Through her whimsical creations, she hopes to put a smile on people’s faces. behance.net/huitong

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Tête-à-Tête

Interview Eris Choo Photography courtesy of EcoWorld

Building For The Future Tell us how you got started in the property development business.

I was trained as a civil engineer and started my career in consulting before joining Syarikat Kemajuan Jerai (which evolved into SP Setia Berhad) in the 1990s as a project engineer. The company was led by Tan Sri Liew Kee Sin, who later became chairman of EcoWorld. It was my first foray into property development, and where I learnt the ins and outs of the business.

Four years ago, I joined EcoWorld Malaysia as its president and CEO. Currently, my responsibilities include running the company in an innovative manner, reporting to the board of directors, setting sales targets and company KPIs, and building the team through various means.

What differentiates EcoWorld from other property developers?

EcoWorld is a forward-looking company, reflected in our vision statement, ‘Creating Tomorrow & Beyond’. To this end, we prioritise master-planning, place-making and innovation. Residential developments are planned to address residents’ every need, be it beautiful, well-designed homes or commercial centres that provide shopping, dining and entertainment.

Fully completed, BBCC will be a oneof- a- kind lifestyle destination

Although we are relatively new, we already have 20 projects totalling some 3,300 hectares under our belt. Things like location, accessibility, infrastructure, amenities, security and landscaping are a given with every EcoWorld project. We go one step further by creating a place for the future, where residents can enjoy exclusivity and a better lifestyle.

We want them to not only own or make money off their properties, but to feel a sense of pride in the communities they live in.

As such, each development has welcoming and memorable spaces.

We have created signature features such as the roundabout that complements the entrance to our townships, and gazebos in every town park. Bukit Bintang City Centre (BBCC), for example, has the iconic old Pudu Prison gateway.

Another differentiation point is our strong and experienced team, be it in sales and marketing, engineering or finance. We employ many young people and train them with skills to be competent at their jobs, whilst tapping into their fresh ideas and enthusiasm to bring the company forward.

EcoWorld actively pursues joint-venture projects. Tell us why.

To scale up fast and grow quickly, we believe in having joint ventures with those who share our objectives, values and branding. Partnerships have given us the opportunity to be part of some extraordinary projects.

For instance, EcoWorld International's partnership with Ballymore in the UK has enabled us to establish a foothold in London through a collection of prestigious developments. In Malaysia, we are proud to have partnered with UDA Holdings Berhad and the Employees Provident Fund to develop BBCC. This is a fine example of corporate synergy as we bring our respective strengths to create a project that re-energises the historic corner of the city, without losing sight of its past significance.

BBCC is one of your biggest projects, located on one of the last plots of prime land in Kuala Lumpur’s Golden Triangle.

How did the project come about?

The land has been open for tender for many years, so when we saw the opportunity to develop the eight hectares, we jumped at the chance.

The value of the location is in its history. In the past, Bukit Bintang was the entertainment hub of Kuala Lumpur, housing the iconic BB Park, numerous cinemas and shopping areas. The neighbourhood is also surrounded by Pudu, another nostalgic, old part of town that has many hidden treasures, such as small shops and businesses that have been around for generations.

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The BBCC project is set to be Kuala Lumpur’s newest residential, commercial and entertainment hub, says Eco World Development Group Berhad (EcoWorld Malaysia) President and Chief Executive Officer Dato’ Chang Khim Wah.

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The project is well ahead of schedule. Over 40 percent of the development is underway since we launched in October 2016.

We expect to see the first completed buildings by the end of 2020, and for everything to be completed within eight years.

BBCC has positioned itself as having a strong Japanese element. Could you elaborate?

We have partnered with some of Japan’s leading brands in order to bring new experiences to BBCC. The Entertainment Hub, for example, will be anchored by the first Zepp Concert Hall in Southeast Asia, which offers state-of-the-art sound and lighting systems. Zepp is owned and operated by a subsidiary of Sony Music Entertainment Japan.

The retail mall, which will be called Mitsui LaLaport Shopping Park, offers about 130,000 square metres of space, and will be co-owned and operated by BBCC and Mitsui Fudosan Asia. Mitsui will bring a wealth of experience in developing a retail mall with a distinctly Japanese flavour, an identity that will set it apart from other malls in the city. The mall will be complemented by an approximately 300 metre Lifestyle Street, a 16-metre-wide boulevard with interesting retail concepts and one of the city’s longest alfresco dining terraces.

The retail mall to be managed by Mitsui Fudosan will feature a 1.2 hectare park on its rooftop

Even though Bukit Bintang is the most established shopping belt in Malaysia, its shine has not been renewed for some time. It is our vision to restore this status to the area through BBCC, true to our tagline ‘Where Life is Spectacular’.

Our goal is to create a new hub catering to people from all walks of life.

How would the BBCC masterplan set benchmarks for green and sustainable development?

EcoWorld has always incorporated green technology and sustainability as an important criterion for our developments.

From planning and construction to management, we emphasise aspects such as energy saving, natural lighting and ventilation, green and community spaces, recycling mechanisms and education. These values are embedded in our philosophy across all our products.

In BBCC, for example, almost 70 percent of the total land area are parks and gardens, and we have gone the extra mile to ensure our buildings are Malaysian Green Building Index certified. This is so that BBCC remains relevant to city dwellers and visitors alike in the future.

What would the development entail once it’s completed?

BBCC will be a one-of-a-kind lifestyle destination, a place where you can work, live, eat, learn and be entertained in an integrated and secure environment. The entire masterplan is anchored by two iconic landmarks, namely a vertical 80-storey signature tower comprising a 5-star hotel, office and high-end residential units, as well as a retail mall managed by Mitsui Fudosan with a 1.2-hectare park located on the roof of the retail mall. There will also be serviced apartments, strata offices and hotels.

Another important feature of the masterplan is its walkability. BBCC will have a network of pedestrian paths that make walking around the area safe, convenient and comfortable. Pedestrians are prioritised over vehicles at the ground level, walkways are disabled-friendly, and there will be three elevated link bridges for those moving to and from the development. Meanwhile, the transit hub will house the existing Hang Tuah monorail and LRT stations as well as provide linkage to the Merdeka MRT station.

A highlight of the development will be the unique Entertainment Hub, which includes a Zepp concert hall, a cineplex, banquet hall and a 10,000-square-metre Malaysia Grand Bazaar to showcase the best of Malaysian arts and culture through shows, art exhibitions, handicrafts and food stalls. The idea is to provide a space for tourists to experience the best that the country has to offer.

What are other plans in the pipeline for EcoWorld?

We will be launching three more projects this year. There’s EcoForest, which is a township near Broga in Selangor, and EcoHorizon in Batu Kawan, which is set to be the biggest township in Penang. We will also launch our first business park in the Klang Valley – Eco Business Park V – to add on to the existing three we have at Iskandar Malaysia in Johor.

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Poh Kong Jewellers

Words Carolyn Hong Photography courtesy of Poh Kong Jewellers

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MORE THAN FOUR DECADES AGO, a young apprentice

goldsmith, Eddie Choon, arrived in Kuala Lumpur, fresh-faced and eager to seek his fortune in the big city. He had spent the last three years from age 15 working with a jeweller in his small hometown of Taiping in the northern Malaysian state of Perak, and would go on to work another four years with a goldsmith in Kuala Lumpur. By age 22, he was ready to strike out on his own.

The Camy Emporium was then a fashionable purveyor of clothing and shoes in Petaling Jaya, a township about 15 kilometres from Kuala Lumpur. It was a good spot for his first foray as a jeweller in his own right. He rented a tight 5.1-square-metre space in a corner of Camy Emporium, where he set up a glass counter with three or four chairs facing it.

Above it was a signboard emblazoned with the name Poh Kong Jewellers. ‘Poh’ means precious and ‘Kong’ means sparkling in Chinese, an excellent name for a shop specialising in all things glittering and bright.

That was in 1976. Today, 41 years later, Poh Kong has grown to become the largest jewellery chain in the country, with almost 100 stores in Peninsular Malaysia. It has been listed on the Malaysian stock market since 2004. Its flagship store remains where it all began, on the site of the former Camy Emporium.

Dato’ Choon, now 63, reminisced about how he personally served every customer who came to his counter, writing their orders by hand and sketching designs on a piece of paper.

Right from the outset, he decided to invest in a workshop to make customised designs, sometimes even making the items himself.

“Customers liked me to serve them personally, and I learnt then that sincere service is very important,” he said, leaning back into the plush gold-coloured sofa in Poh Kong’s private gallery surrounded by dazzling sapphires, rubies, diamonds, pearls and, of course, gold.

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His business grew rapidly. Poh Kong’s small corner tripled in size within a short time, and then doubled again before eventually taking over Camy Emporium’s entire 93 square metres within four years. In 1982, Poh Kong opened its first branch in a nearby neighbourhood.

1. Elegant cultured pearls from the Schoeffel collection; the Auspicious Golden Charm Bangle carries elements of Feng Shui

With almost 100 branches now, Poh Kong is virtually synonymous with jewellery in Malaysia, and has claimed a nostalgic space in the memories of many Malaysians, who would likely have owned a piece of Poh Kong jewellery, perhaps gifted to them as a child. “Many of my first customers are now grandparents, and it’s their grandchildren who now shop with us,” he said.

Gold still has a special place in the hearts of Malaysians.

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“Gold is really still the best gift because the recipient will always remember the giver. It’s for memories,” Choon said.

Choon has also noticed a revival of the custom of buying gold as a form of savings or investment. In the past, many Malaysians would use their first pay cheque to purchase a gold item as the first step to saving for the future. This practice later fell out of favour, but increasingly, Choon noticed that people are turning to gold again as a means of savings as well as jewellery to adorn oneself.

One particular order stands out in Choon’s memory even though it was over 25 years ago. He received a request to make a thick gold chain and other items to be placed on a deity in a temple in Kuala Lumpur. He personally handled the order, and recalled being asked to go vegetarian for a day before he went to take the measurements. Poh Kong created an elaborate piece for the temple, along with blank coins to be engraved by the priests. This was not something that he would forget easily.

Today, he still comes up with concepts and ideas for new collections. He no longer makes detailed sketches but tells the designers what he would like to see. Being hands-on remains important to him because he understands how important the personal touch is. “I have to do this, it is my business,” he said.

With more than 40 years under its belt and having served countless customers, Poh Kong still insists on personal service, down to helping elderly customers into their cars if necessary. Sincere and honest service matters to Poh Kong, a lesson Choon learnt as a young apprentice to the goldsmith in Taiping, and one which he has not forgotten.

2. A ceremony marking Poh Kong's debut on the Malaysian stock market in 2004 3. Some of the jewellery in Poh Kong's collection, including the Hemera diamond ring 4. Dato' Choon attending to customers in his tiny store in Camy Emporium in 1976

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Of course, jewellery has to be fun and stylish as well, and for this reason, Poh Kong has invested in an in-house design team to come up with designs made in its own heavily guarded manufacturing facility of nearly 6,000 square metres.

More than half the collection is manufactured in this facility, using gold and gems mined from as far as Colombia and Sri Lanka. Its in-house brands include the orientalthemed Happy Love, Asian-inspired floral Anggun and Tranz for the young.

One of its more popular offerings is the Hemera diamond, which has a unique cut of 101 facets for a brilliant sparkle, created over a two-year collaboration with Belgian artisans.

Naturally, it’s very popular as an engagement ring. Poh Kong has also tied up with jewellers Luca Carati and Moraglione 1922 from Italy and Schoeffel Pearls from Germany to bring in European-style jewellery designed and made in Europe for its Malaysian customers.

Choon said machines can now do a lot of the work in turning the designs on paper into actual jewellery but they still aren’t capable of the most intricate work. For that, trained goldsmiths must patiently chisel and tap the tiny pieces into their final form.

Customised jewellery, in particular, needs detailed attention, and sometimes pose unique challenges. Poh Kong is regularly asked to make gold items to order, for occasions such as weddings or corporate events. Once, it even made tiny packets of noodles in gold for a company celebration.

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In July, we asked readers of Going Places to vote for their favourite travel and lifestyle brands – and the response has been overwhelming.

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BEST 5-STAR HOTEL • Hilton Kuala Lumpur • Majestic Hotel Kuala Lumpur • The St. Regis Kuala Lumpur • Le Meridien Hotel Kuala Lumpur • Mandarin Oriental Kuala Lumpur • One World Hotel BEST 4-STAR HOTEL • The Everly Putrajaya • Resort Hotel, Genting Highlands • Aloft Kuala Lumpur Sentral • Sama-Sama Hotel KLIA BEST CITY HOTEL • The Federal Kuala Lumpur • Novotel Kuala Lumpur City Centre • Traders Hotel Kuala Lumpur • Impiana KLCC Hotel • PARKROYAL Kuala Lumpur BEST BEACH RESORT • The Datai Langkawi • Four Seasons Resort Langkawi • Shangri-La Rasa Ria Resort, Kota Kinabalu • Gaya Island Resort, Kota Kinabalu • Pangkor Laut Resort BEST SHOPPING MALL • Pavilion Kuala Lumpur • Suria KLCC • The Gardens Mall • The Starling • NU Sentral BEST FINE DINING RESTAURANT • Troika Sky Dining • THIRTY8 Restaurant, Bar & Lounge • Marini’s On 57 • Kurata Japanese Fine Dining • Garvy’s French Dining BEST GOLF COURSE • Tropicana Golf & Country Resort • Saujana Golf & Country Club • Horizon Hills Golf & Country Club • Royal Selangor Golf Club • Templer Park Country Club BEST OUTLET SHOPPING • Johor Premium Outlets • Freeport A'Famosa Outlet • Mitsui Outlet Park KLIA Sepang • Melium Outlet • Design Village Penang BEST ONLINE BOOKING SITE OR APP • Traveloka • Booking.com • Trivago • Uber • Grab

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BEST THEME PARK • Sunway Lagoon • Legoland Malaysia • Berjaya Times Square Theme Park • A’Famosa Water Theme Park • Bukit Gambang Resort City

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Going Places Without A Car… Not The End Of The World If you don’t have a car but used to own one, I bet it was hard adapting to this lifestyle, right? But for some people, they’ve become comfortable with the idea of not owning a car.

This might seem hard to believe, looking at vehicle ownership trends in Malaysia. Did you know, according to market research agency Nielsen, in 2014, Malaysia had the third highest rate of private car ownership in the world, with 93 percent of households owning a car? Malaysia is also third in the world among countries with the highest incidence of multiple car ownership, with 54 percent of households having more than one car.

Malaysians have yet to realise the freedom that comes from not worrying about a bleeding wallet, drained by expenses such as upkeeping vehicle maintenance and loans, and fluctuating (and certainly not comforting) petrol prices, not forgetting the hassle of parking and the stress of manoeuvring through rush-hour traffic. The list just goes on.

When Uber came into inception in 2009, the idea was simple – push a button, get a ride. Eight years later, Uber is now present in over 75 countries and more than 600 cities worldwide, and in May 2017, reached its five billionth trip. The network’s possibilities are endless and Malaysia is definitely not left behind. Celebrating three years since Uber landed in Malaysia in 2014, Uber’s presence is strong in 15 cities across Peninsula and East Malaysia. The connectivity is boundless – and our very own Malaysians are continuing to reap benefits from it.

Whether you’re living within the city or further away from urban centres, access to public transportation is a much-needed necessity, especially if you don’t own a car – or can’t afford one.

Even for those who do take the train or bus, and might not have these stations near their home or office, you now have an option to get there. Here’s where Uber comes in. We have observed that 25 percent of total Uber trips begin or end at a train station – a great example of how Uber complements public transport and addresses first- and lastmile connectivity.

There are many more people who choose a car-free lifestyle because it not only fits their budget, but also affords the option of moving around reliably and conveniently while they tend to other important tasks ahead. Uber’s pioneering technology has opened up a world of possibilities that was never there before but now that it’s here, why not make the most of it?

More than getting you from point A to point B, Uber’s technology can bring you unique experiences at a touch of a button.

Think of when you’re travelling with friends and want to go sightseeing.

Wouldn’t it be convenient to just press a button and get a ride for several hours, regardless of distance, AND a travel guide for a fixed fare? That IS possible, as we’ve recently launched UberTRIP in Ipoh. UberTRIP gives you four hours of travelling within Ipoh for a rate of RM140 and RM0.60/minute after. To make your travel easier, we’ve partnered with Destination Perak to bring you three suggested routes: the Ipoh-Gopeng, Ipoh Heritage and Ipoh-Kuala Kangsar trips. The bonus is, your Uber driver-partner will be your friendly travel guide.

Uber moves people together at a touch of a button and by connecting riders with driver-partners, great conversations take place. With this in mind, the UberMANDARIN feature, specially for Mandarin-speaking tourists, allows you to request for a Mandarin-speaking driver-partner.

UberMANDARIN is available in Penang, Johor Bahru and Kota Kinabalu – all must-visit cities in Malaysia!

So, while you’re having all these unique experiences with Uber, it isn’t such a wild thought after all that not owning a car isn’t the end of the world, is it? With all the technological advancements pioneered by Uber as well as recent positive developments in the Malaysian public transportation landscape, maybe it’s time to consider a car-free lifestyle? uber.com/en-MY/

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All-In-One Travel Booking Platform Your day-to-day life is already busy and full of challenges, so when it comes to taking a much-needed holiday, naturally you’d want it to be as uncomplicated as possible – and that includes the planning and booking part.

With Traveloka, one of Southeast Asia’s leading online travel booking platforms, sorting out your flights and accommodation has never been easier.

Available on desktop website, mobile website and app, on-the-go travellers can easily search, select, make payment and access their flight and hotel bookings all in one platform.

SEARCH Going from site to site to compare prices is a thing of the past. With Traveloka’s established airline and hotel partnerships around the world, you’ll be spoiled for choice, while its extensive search filters will help you customise and narrow down your search.

If you want to hold out for the best deal, create a Price Alert with your selected route, budget and preferred travel time to receive a push notification or email when any flights fit your range.

SELECT Having trouble figuring out which flights to choose for your international round-trip?

We’ve picked out the best ones, saving you up to 40 percent when you choose those

marked with “Smart Combo”. Once you’ve made your flight selection, use Passenger Quick Pick to save yourself the hassle of entering the same passenger details every time you book – just input it once and you can select a name from a drop-down menu, which will automatically fill in the details.

PAY Traveloka’s Honest Price guarantee means that the prices shown already include airport tax and other surcharges, so no hidden fees are added on when you reach the payment page. And if you love a cool discount, keep your eyes peeled for our promos to get an even better price!

All transactions on Traveloka are done securely through reliable payment methods such as credit card and online banking.

Registered users can use My Cards to save their credit/debit card details, making it a cinch to pay with just one click.

Booking a long-distance trip or a group holiday? No need to pay it off in one lump sum if you’re a Maybank credit card holder.

With the Maybank 0% Installment Plan, you can pay for your booking over six months or 12 months, with no interest.

MANAGE YOUR BOOKING You never know how or when your travel plans will take an unexpected turn, so when it does, it’s good to know that you can reschedule your flight. That’s why there’s Easy Reschedule, available for selected

flights – just go to your booking, pick a new flight schedule, make payment, and you’ll receive your new e-ticket. Easy peasy.

If you encounter any issues with your booking, our 24/7 customer service representatives are ready to help you at any time of the day.

For the quickest and simplest way to make your booking, download the Traveloka App. You’ll be able to get your booking done anywhere, anytime (with an internet connection, of course).

With a strong presence across Southeast Asia and over 20 million app downloads within the region alone, Traveloka will get you to where you want to go.

Got an upcoming trip in mind? Book on Traveloka between 1 Nov – 30 Nov 2017 to get RM50 off your flight or hotel booking with a minimum spend of RM200 using coupon codes FLYGOPLACES for flights and STAYGOPLACES for hotels.

And don’t forget to support Traveloka in the Going Places Readers’ Choice Awards 2017! Check out goingplacesmagazine.com/ readers-awards/2017. traveloka.com/en-my/

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Your Ultimate Shopping Destination A must-visit for every discerning shopper and tourist, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is a premium destination mall in Bukit Bintang, Malaysia’s shopping tourism district. With over 600 stores and a dynamic retail mix of eight precincts, the mall is the defining authority in shopping, dining and urban leisure. Every trip to the mall is highly exciting and engaging as it is the liveliest hub for local festivities, events, celebrity visits and celebrations.

A LUXE EXPERIENCE Renowned for luxury shopping and home to flagship stores such as Hermès, Cartier and Céline, the shopping experience itself is a luxurious indulgence to thrill your stylish senses.

With 19 luxury duplexes at Couture Pavilion and many first-in-Malaysia boutiques, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is undoubtedly a haven when it comes to fashion and couture.

A FASHION & BEAUTY HAVEN Find your favourite luxury beauty brands here, with recent additions to the upmarket beauty strip of stores including Dior, Chanel, Jo Malone, Diptyque and YSL Beauté, their largest boutique in the world. Complementing the mix is Fashion Avenue, where lifestyle fashion brands Hackett London, Ted Baker, Bebe, Armani Jeans and more take residence. For a personal pampering session, head to the Level 6 Beauty Hall for spas and services catered to both men and women.

A GASTRONOMICAL ADVENTURE A favourite for locals and tourists, Gourmet Emporium at Level 1 has the most amazing spread of local and international food at its specialty outlets and Food Hall.

For more selection, Dining Loft at Level7 is a great choice for family dining while the Connection precint is the perfect spot to chill at. Bistros, cafés and entertainment outlets are aplenty, including Golden Screen Cinemas and Redbox Karaoke. Some open till late with live bands at places such as La Boca Latino Bar and Tom, Dick and Harry’s Live.

TOKYO STREET For a shopping experience beyond the usual, the awardwinning Tokyo Street on Level 6 is a quick escape to a different world altogether. Architecturally inspired by Asakusa and Ginza, you’ll find unique merchandises such as zakka crafts, Japanese home goods, anime-themed accoutrements and artisan jewellery, complemented by food outlets and sushi restaurants serving the best of Japan.

SHEER COMFORT AND CONVENIENCE You will find the whole shopping experience seamless.

Stay connected with free Wi-Fi access mall-wide, while the Pavilion Bukit Bintang MRT station keeps you connected to other major parts of the city – including the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, which is less than an hour away, making last-minute shopping convenient. Add to that the Tourist Privilege card with discounts at over 250 outlets, GST rebates and an exclusive Global Blue promo for travellers, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is a must-visit for visitors to Kuala Lumpur. pavilion-kl.com

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All You Need Under One Roof Centrally located in the hub of Putrajaya’s entertainment, dining and shopping district, The Everly Putrajaya is an ideal choice for business and leisure, be it for meetings, team-building or relaxing stays. Getting to the hotel is a breeze by car, or from KLIA via highspeed rail (KLIA Ekspres) to Putrajaya Sentral Station, from where the Nadi Putra line (L11) public bus connects to the hotel’s doorstep. Taxis are also available from the hotel lobby and at the train station.

GORGEOUSLY FURNISHED ROOMS The hotel boasts 380 well-appointed guest rooms and suites, including executive and air crew lounges, as well as a fully equipped commercial gym with group exercise classes. Meanwhile, a tantalising spread of international and local dishes await at Fuze coffee house and Nuevo café, where guests can dine in a casual setting while enjoying scenic views of the surrounding park and lake.

‘ONE-STOP SHOP’ FOR TEAM BUILDING PROGRAMMES Group training and corporate team building will never be the same at The Everly with well-equipped meeting rooms, comfortable accommodation and excellent dining.

From simple exercises and exhilarating challenges on rope apparatuses to interactive and constructive tasks, emphasis is placed on safety and fun. Tailor-made programmes are also available.

MEMORABLE EVENTS Flexible function space is available for formal or informal banquets, meetings or conferences and is staffed by an experienced and dedicated team, which will definitely make your event a memorable one. Eight meeting rooms and a ballroom without pillars are capable of catering for up to 1,000 guests in a round-table setting, and 1,800 guests in a theatre-style setting.

STEPS AWAY FROM RETAIL OUTLETS Next to the hotel is the double-storey Alamanda Shopping Centre, where guests can indulge in retail therapy at branded outlets and restaurants, or unwind at entertainment centres, including bowling alleys, a cinema and karaoke lounges.

NATURE LOVER’S HEAVEN Unwind on long walks or bicycle rides along the scenic lake, while observing the myriad of birds, flora and fauna along the path to the famous Putra Mosque. everlygroup.com

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Rewarding Rides For many commuters in Southeast Asia, getting around can be a pain, especially with an unreliable public transport system, overburdened infrastructure in many cities, and massive traffic jams.

That’s why Grab – Southeast Asia’s leading on-demand transportation and mobile payments platform with over 63 million mobile downloads – has become an important service to help solve critical transportation challenges and make transport freedom a reality for 620 million people in the region.

Now, Grab wants to reward its partners even more by offering a bigger and better GrabRewards loyalty programme, which will see more than 150 top-tier merchants across Southeast Asia coming on board.

The programme consists of four loyalty tiers, namely Platinum, Gold and Silver for Grab’s top riders, with all other passengers placed in the Member tier.

Previously, partner rewards available on GrabRewards were universal, while offers were standardised. Thanks to the updated reward partners catalogue, members across all tiers will receive more targeted, exclusive and exciting rewards with flagship partners such as Watsons, Golden Screen Cinema and Juice Works.

The move creates an ecosystem that offers great value beyond rides, where money spent with Grab is more valuable than when it is spent elsewhere. Points earned by passengers from rides give them access to a wide range of popular and well-loved products, be it in F&B, hospitality, lifestyle and retail, or travel and service-related apps. Users in Malaysia can even earn up to 10 times GrabRewards points when they pay for their rides with GrabPay. Grab currently offers services in 132 cities across Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Philippines, Singapore, Thailand and Vietnam, with over 1.8 million drivers in the network.

So sit back, relax... and check out GrabRewards on Grab App. grab.com

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Motion Dhaka’s lack of tourists guarantees an authentic and genuinely touching experience.

Dhaka, Bangladesh

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Words + Photography Dave Stamboulis

1. & 2. Wooden rowboats serve as commuter ferries on the Buriganga River 3. Oven-fresh paratha breads can be found all over Dhaka

TO SAY THAT DHAKA IS CROWDED IS AN UNDERSTATEMENT.

A visit here is guaranteed to jolt every sense and thrust you headfirst into a cacophony of human sound and motion.

Look Around

Puran Dhaka, or Old Dhaka, is the heart of the maelstrom, full of historical sites, photogenic alleyways and bazaars, and a non-stop blur of colourful rickshaws. Expect to get hopelessly lost and yet be assured that there will always be plenty of locals to point you in the right direction. Check out the Ahsan Manzil, better known as the Pink Palace, a former residence of the Nawab of Dhaka, built in 1872 in Neoclassical-Oriental style. Nearby, wander labyrinthian alleys that lead to the Star Mosque, a small Mughal-style

Fast Facts The city was formerly the

Mughal capital of Bengal

Islam is the official religion Bangladesh DHAKA

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city of mosques

Previously part of Pakistan, the

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Cricket

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mosque that features porcelain tiles decorated with images of Mount Fuji (the mosque was redecorated years ago by a local businessman who purchased art tiles from Japan)!

Nearby is the last vestige of an Armenian community that ran the jute and leather trade in Dhaka in the 17th century.

The community is now gone but its 1781 Church of the Holy Resurrection still stands, along with its adjoining graveyard.

Also worth checking out in Old Dhaka is the Lalbagh Fort, an uncompleted but magnificent 17th-century Mughal fort and mausoleum that retains its aura of centuries past.

Explore The River

The Buriganga, or Old Ganges, is the lifeline of Dhaka. Heavily polluted, it is nevertheless incredibly atmospheric. Stroll around Sadarghat, the main hub in Old Dhaka, and you’ll see thousands of rowboats taking workers and commuters back and forth, sandwiched amid huge launches and other ferries which are vital for travel. You can hire a rowboat for an hour to navigate along shipyards and brick factories or just join the commuters travelling to the other side, but the real way to go is to book a passage on the Rocket, a colonial paddle steamer dating from the early 20th century. Run on diesel, the paddle steamers were the fastest methods of travel back then, hence the moniker ‘Rocket,’ but these days, they are a nostalgic and captivating way to watch rural riverine life pass by. Overnight journeys go to Bharisal, where there are floating markets, to Hularhat, from where you can visit the ancient UNESCO Heritage Site of Bagerhat, named one of the ‘lost’ cities of the world, and farther on, to track Bengali tigers in the Sunderbans National Park.

Eat Like A Local

Bengali cuisine shares similarities with its Indian neighbour.

You’ll find plenty of dal, roti, and a variety of curries to keep you full. Join the crowds in Old Dhaka and head to the original branch of Haji Biryani, where an 80-year-old hole-in-the-wall shop run by the third-generation grandson of the founder attracts about 2,000 customers each day, with the 30-sheep-

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worth-of-meat mutton biryani usually sold out well before closing (there’s also a fancier branch up near the airport).

Following an old Mughal recipe, mustard oil is used to flavour the rice instead of butter. To sample some of Bangladesh’s best bhorta (flat bean, potato, or vegetable mash made with pungent mustard oil) and fresh roti and paratha breads, visit the nearby Al Razzaque and also Nirob, hotel restaurants that are perpetually packed with locals.

Chic Eats

Travel Tips • Bangladesh’s currency is the Taka. Both

moneychangers and ATMs can be found at the airport and all over the city.

• The best time to visit is during the November to

February winter season, when temperatures are cooler and there is less rain. Prepare to get wet if you come during the summer monsoon.

• Steel yourself for the traffic. Pass the time by

appreciating the rickshaw art in the old city, and if out near the airport, opt for Uber over the maniacal CNGs (compressed natural gas tuk tuks); it is safer and actually cheaper.

• Outside the Gulshan embassy district, there are

virtually no street signs. It’s better to tell rickshaw drivers the district you are going to rather than the name of a shop (which they often won’t know).

You will get completely lost in Old Dhaka, but the locals are some of the friendliest people, so you’ll never be far from help.

Head up to Banani and Gulshan, where the embassies and fancy hotels are located, to sample Dhaka’s fine-dining scene. Options include more upscale biryanis at Fakruddin and elegant Bengali dining at The Dining Room at Calcutta Club. For Bangladesh’s best pizza and Italian, Spaghetti Jazz is an intimate mainstay, and Pan Tao is legendary for Thai food. For a Japanese sashimi splurge, those in the know head to Izumi. There’s also a new branch of the renowned Indian Kebab Factory in the Jamuna Future Park Mall.

Go For A Ride

There are over 500,000 rickshaws in Dhaka; in the old city, they are the only way to get around the labyrinth of crowded narrow streets. While rickshaws abound elsewhere in Asia, here they rule the roost and are adorned in gaily handpainted art, which individual drivers relish with pride. You might swoon the first time you ride one into the chaos, but you’ll soon realise how adept and patient the drivers are, and going for a ride is actually one of the top highlights of any Dhaka visit.

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While in Old Dhaka, join the throngs in Shankharia Bazar, a Hindu market street named for the shankharis (Hindu artisans), where you can buy bangles made from conch shells, kites, and jewellery. Wander along Bangshal Road, better known as Bicycle Street, and buy a rickshaw art painting as a real Dhaka memento. For textiles, the Chandni

4. Rickshaws are the only way to navigate around Dhaka’s harrowing traffic jams 5. They are painted in bright colours and some sport images of popular movie stars and celebrities 6. Old Dhaka’s many bazaars are the best places to shop for clothing and haggle for goods 7. The 17th century Lalbagh Fort is a Mughal architecture wonder 8. Cumin, coriander, chilli, cardamom and other spices are the essence of Bengali cuisine

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Chowk Market is incredibly vibrant and constantly thronged.

More upscale offerings of traditional embroideries and fine folk handicrafts without the crowds can be found at Jatra, which specialises in handwoven and handmade clothing, crafts, and toys, or Aranya, which does both ladies’ and menswear using natural dyes. For modern shopping, head to Bangladesh’s biggest mall, the fancy Jamuna Future Park.

Celebrate

Dhaka is home to an array of cultural festivals during the cool season (November to February). The Lit Fest brings prominent writers from around the globe, and music lovers should come for the four-day Bengal Classical Music Festival, Dhaka Folk Fest, or the Dhaka Jazz and Blues Fest, all held in November. Come in April for Poihela Boishakh, the Bengali New Year, or for a wild mass of humanity, Chaand Raat and Eid Al-Fitr, both celebrating the end of Ramadan each year.

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For a good night’s rest, stay in Gulshan or Banani, the expat and embassy areas in the north of the city. The Radisson Blu Water Garden is built on three hectares of lush gardens; if you want to stay in the heart of the upscale restaurant district, Four Points by Sheraton has 150 well-appointed rooms set over the Gulshan Circle. For something a bit more modest but closer to all the action in the old city, opt for a room at Hotel 71, which offers all-day check-in and handles midnight requests.

Cup Of Cha

Bars in Dhaka are few and far between, either in fancy hotels or dingy men-only places. Forego your mojitos for the weekend and join the locals in drinking tea at corner stalls.

Rickshaw drivers often drink 20 cups a day, and you can opt for sweetened milk dudh cha, as it’s called here, or else lal cha, which is without milk and sometimes infused with spices like ginger or cardamom.

About the writer/photographer

Dave is an American travel writer and photographer based in Bangkok, Thailand.

His work has appeared in Lonely Planet and Conde Nast Traveler among others. He is the author of Odysseus’ Last Stand, winner of the Silver Medal for Travel Book of the Year from the Society of American Travel Writers. davestamboulis.com

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Five restaurants show there’s more to dining in Singapore than meets the eye.

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Labyrinth Han Li Guang takes the familiar tastes of Singapore and flips them upside-down. His through-the-roof creative cuisine is pure modern Singaporean, packed with the unexpected in every bite. His personal take on Mod-Sin recently earned the chef his first Michelin star. Dainty bites of rojak, radish cake and nasi lemak get the ball rolling, but they are merely Chef Han's way of warming up. Yes, there's a quenelle of spicy ice cream in the chilli crab and those egg noodles are actually thinly shaved strips of squid tinted with saffron (an oblique nod, conscious or not, to another iconic Mod-Sin dish, AndrĂŠ Chiang's risotto in which every grain of rice was sculpted from squid). And if you think kaya (sweet coconut curd) on buttered toast and caviar sounds weird, here's the surprise: it isn't. The improbable pairing is the perfect end to a breath-taking meal.

DESPITE BEING KNOWN AS A FOOD LOVER'S DESTINATION,

it's easy to write off Singapore's dining scene as a sea of chilli crab, laksa and expensive eateries often serving more hype than substance. But here are five addresses that prove contemporary dining in the city-state is a vibrant mix of traditional tastes and new cuisines, with a wide array of food that is seriously good without taking itself too seriously.

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Folklore Damian D'Silva is known by locals for championing the Singaporean heritage recipes that he grew up with. Of Peranakan and Eurasian descent, and with family friends who were Malay, Indian and Chinese, he prepares cuisine that carries a whiff of nostalgia for diners no matter what their background. Over the last 20 years, the chef has done it all, from running a hawker stall and a fine-dining restaurant to cooking his way across Europe. Now at Folklore, he channels the spirit of his maternal grandmother and paternal grandfather, featuring dishes rarely seen outside of the home, like singgang, a soothing paste of painstakingly deboned wolf herring. He is not averse to adding his own personal touches like in his fried rice cooked with a labourintensive sambal of buah keluak, the unique black nut that gives the rice an unctuous, addictive quality.

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1. Damian D'Silva's feast at Folklore will evoke a sense of nostalgia 2. Labyrinth's chilli crab is served with a spicy ice cream 3. Jade's delectable Char Siew Lamb Rib Loin is the creation of Chef Leong Chee Yeng 4. Labyrinth's Chef Han creates dishes which are purely modern Singaporean

Award-winning chef Leong Chee Yeng is an artist. His skill at fruit and vegetable carving and ice and butter sculptures made Malaysia’s Seremban town native a sought-after addition to many kitchens. He left for Singapore and Dubai to perfect his talent, eventually developing a unique technique using gelatin to sculpt elegant forms that capture light, colour, movement and fluidity. His love of the arts extends to the ceramics he crafts that decorate the newly renovated Jade, now a light airy room in the heritage Fullerton Hotel, to the poem in calligraphy that inspired his eight-treasure tasting menu, to the classical Chinese painting that he practises in his spare time. But of course, it is his culinary art that keeps diners coming back, like his delectable Char Siew Lamb Rib Loin or the sweet Boston lobster with egg noodles.

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Chef and owner Daniel Chavez, already known in town for his food at Ola Cocina del Mar, brings the vibrant flavours and festive spirit of his native Peru to Singapore's first Peruvian restaurant. Tono is Peruvian slang for a party, and that is what Chavez and his chef Mario Malvaez deliver, starting with pisco-based chilcano de pisco that Peruvians consider more refreshing than pisco sours, and a soundtrack from home. The menu revolves around ceviche, the freshest fish and seafood lightly cured in lime and chilli, some reinvented with garnishes like fried calamari or sweet potato purĂŠe and served with ubiquitous plantain and purple yam chips. But just because Tono calls itself a cevicheria doesn't mean that you should miss dishes like the lomo saltado, a distinctly Latin stir-fried beef, or the desserts like tres leches with passionfruit, a page from Malvaez's Mexican roots.

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When space became available in trendy Keong Saik Street just a few doors down from his highly rated Cure, Chef Andrew Walsh knew it was meant to be. He had been looking for somewhere to serve casual food and drinks and being so close means he can easily go back and forth between the two. The name Butcher Boy is a playful wink at the Patrick McCabe novel and Neil Jordan film, a dark social comedy set in the chef's native Ireland. And while the name can also be taken more literally as a reference to the excellent steaks or crispy pork belly on the menu, vegetables dishes like the flavour-packed grilled lettuce, aubergine or eggplant satay and cauliflower steak are most definitely not an afterthought. Chocolate Textures sounds like a serious end to the meal but the Milo-based sundae turns out to be the quintessential comfort food.

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6. A trio of starters to kick off a Peruvian gastronomic journey at Tono

7. Tono's menu revolves around ceviche, fresh fish and seafood cured in lime and chilli

Malaysia Airlines flies 56 times weekly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Singapore (SIN)

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Miniatures Tiny food is big business in Malaysia.

ERIC SIOW'S CHAR KUEY TEOW IS MAKING ME HUNGRY: fat flat noodles piled high with plump pink prawns and bean sprouts poking through. Sadly its proportions are barely a mouthful and, even if it were bigger, it wouldn't taste anything like the popular plateful of Malaysia’s northern Penang state. That's because this tiny, inch-wide plate of noodles is a piece of miniature food art – a hobby that's growing big in Malaysia and providing a lucrative livelihood for those with nimble fingers.

Siow discovered his love for miniature-making in 2011 when curiosity led him to sign up for a miniature food class while living in Singapore. It's a curiosity which turned into what Siow calls his “obsession” and a business, Miniarture Concepts. Siow sells his creations from a ready-made collection of food items and dollhouse accessories while also undertaking custom work for clients looking for something more specific.

“My customers come from all over the world,” he says. “I get requests from people looking for replica kampung kitchens from the sixties and seventies and I also get requests from companies for client gifts.

Sometimes restaurants want replicas of their signature dishes and sometimes people don't want to buy, they want to learn how to make.

It's quite a varied business.”

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Siow says he has taught students as young as five years old and as old as 65 years old but admits that few have the patience required to really become skilled in the art of miniature food making, which requires perseverance and a willingness to try new things.

“I don't just use modelling clay, I also combine a lot of weird materials to get the best aesthetic. Art sand, dry leaves, moss, baby powder, wax; those are just some of the materials I use to get realistic results. I also use a kitchen blow-torch to grill my work and sometimes I put them in the freezer. It depends on what kind of effect I'm looking for. Getting creative with materials is one of the best parts.”

Having previously worked as both a pastry chef and a graphic designer, Siow believes he has a unique perspective on the world of miniature food.

“Having a background as a designer helps me make precise judgements on colour and texture,” he says. “I used to design recipe books and I was involved in a lot of food photography. Those skills have helped a lot too.

I've always worked with food and design, so discovering miniature food art was like finding the missing piece of the puzzle for me.”

Spending years honing his skills through books, video tutorials and the internet, Siow now specialises in creating nostalgic gastro-scenes from years gone by, with every last detail, right down to the newsprint on

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their memories alive. The client sent me a picture of her Grandpa with the finished shop and he looks so happy.

That's a really good feeling.”

1. Siow's creativity allows him to achieve the best aesthetics 2. Lim experiments with different techniques to achieve a realistic look 3. One of Lim's creations depicting Malaysian snacks and other delicacies 4. Ling's intricate angku kueh cufflinks

the tiny wrappers, meticulously accounted for. In future, he plans to build a complete street scene of a Malaysian night food market. “My ambition is to have a personal exhibition one day,” he says. “I want to show people that this isn't just a hobby, it's an important form of preserving art.”

Fellow miniature artist, Pui Wan Lim, agrees. She started making tiny sculptures in 2007 while still in school, inspired by a book her sister gave her on doll house miniatures. Now she too specialises in tiny replica kitchens and retro provision stores complete with tiny food, utensils and kitchen appliances, perfecting her skills while studying technical engineering in college.

Like Siow, Lim also enjoys the creative challenges of producing life-like tiny sculptures that look good enough to eat. “I really love the process,” she says. “There's a lot of trial and error involved in making items look realistic, and I feel like I’m learning and growing a lot from that process of success and failure. I like experimenting with different techniques, like using a toothbrush to add texture, for example.”

Follow our tiny food artists on Instagram for mouthwatering inspiration.

Eric Siow @ Little_craving_st Pui Wan Lim @ Picoworm Ling Hooi Yin @TinyPinc Miniatures

Upon graduation last year, she decided to pursue her hobby as a full-time business and launched PicoWorm. For Lim, being a miniature artist gives her an opportunity to preserve important aspects of Malaysian culture. “I had a client recently from Singapore who wanted me to make her a replica of her Grandpa's provisions shop, which had closed down, to give him as a gift. That was a really fun project to work on. I made the shop using photos and the client's verbal description; every detail had to be perfect, right down to the decorative tiles and the items for sale,” she says.

“I find it really meaningful to do projects like that,” she muses. “Something that touches other people and keeps

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But not all tiny food artists are modelling in nostalgia. Putting a modern spin on tiny food sculpting is Ling Hooi Yin. She's been making tiny food since 2010, when as a Multimedia Design student, she decided to look for a creative and inexpensive hobby to keep her busy between studies. “I just really liked the idea of tiny food and the creativity behind it.

It's a challenge to make the food as realistic as possible but when it turns out well, it's really satisfying,” she says.

Hooi Yin's hobby quickly became a part-time business when her classmates began placing orders, and after a while, she began specialising in wearable food miniatures like Iced Gem Biscuit earrings and intricate Ang Ku Kueh charm bracelets. “I found people didn't really know what to do with the miniatures even though they really liked them.

By turning them into jewellery, it just gives people more options,” she explains.

By 2014, she had launched her brand, Tiny Pinc, opened a studio, was producing up to 500 miniature pieces a week, and had started to run regular workshops to teach others the art of tiny food. “People want to know how to make my most popular items like Char Kuey Teow and Nasi Lemak; the Iced Gem Biscuits are also really popular because they're so cute,” she says.

Hooi Yin says she enjoys passing on her skills but admits that some dishes are easier served up than others. “Roast pork is the most tedious item to make because it takes a really long time to build up the layers of fat and meat and skin. I only make that when I'm in the right mood,” she says, laughing. “It looks really easy but it's not.”

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As the appetite for tiny food grows in Malaysia, Hooi Yin is busier than ever, selling at pop-up markets and stores in Kuala Lumpur and Singapore. She's also crowdfunding for a bigger studio to expand her operation. But she's not complaining; like Siow and Lim, she never imagined she'd one day turn her tiny passion into a thriving business.

“When I started out, it was quite an obscure hobby in Malaysia and it was difficult to find the materials to make the miniature food. Now the tools are much more accessible and my workshops have become really popular. Being able to do this as a job is a dream come true, really.”

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A French Market Shop for a good cause at Le Marché de Noël.

ON 7 DECEMBER, HAVE A JOYEUX SEASON as you shop at the Le Marché de Noël in Kuala Lumpur. This annual Christmas bazaar, organised by women from the French expatriate community in Malaysia, is an excellent opportunity to pick up a delightful gift for the season, sample good food and experience French-style gaiety while contributing to a good cause. Funds raised from ticket sales to the bazaar and a Christmas Party will go to two Malaysian children's charities, Make-AWish Malaysia and A-Heart-For-A-Heart.

This year, Le Marché de Noël will take place at Glasshouse, a gorgeous light-filled space with floor-to-ceiling windows, in Seputeh, Kuala Lumpur. Over 70 vendors are expected at this popular bazaar, offering chic fashion, home decor and beauty items as well as beautiful accessories and hand-sewn children and ladies wear.

"We try to offer a special French shopping experience from handcrafted products to novelty items that are not available through the usual retail outlets, and that is why Le Marché de Noël is so successful," said one of the organisers, Patricia Nivet.

At the bazaar this year, you can pick up beautiful evening pouches from Moniko, contemporary ethnic jewellery from Bao France, Mantraband's inspirational bracelets and regional home decor from Babel East, among many others. Foodwise, tantalise the taste buds with artisanal French food from Gourmandines and macarons from Nathalie's Gourmet Studio.

The bazaar started with a group of French women, some with fashion and marketing experience, organising private shopping parties within their community. Word soon spread of this boutique shopping event, and in 2011, the first Le Marché de Noël was held with 40 vendors. It was clear to the organisers from the very start that the bazaar would have a charitable goal. Florence Lambert, founder of the Gadis Manis fashion label and one of the original organisers, mooted supporting children's associations, a tradition that the bazaar continues.

The inaugural Le Marché de Noël raised about RM24,000 (USD5,700), which went to the Madeleine Children's fund. Last year, the growing bazaar hosted 71 vendors and with the help of 14 sponsors, raised

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me for so many years, and to give back a little bit," she said.

"What I enjoy is seeing the kids happy when we grant their wishes and also if we can help to make them healthier with the heart surgeries."

2 1. Funds raised from ticket sales will be donated to two Malaysian charities 2. Organisers hope to raise RM200,000 (USD48,000) this year 3. The bazaar offers French handicrafts, novelty items and artisanal food

some RM220,000 (USD52,500). This year, given the current economic climate, the organising committee hopes to raise RM200,000 (USD48,000).

Le Marché de Noël has supported Make-A-Wish Malaysia and A-Heart-For-A-Heart since 2012. A-Heart-For-A-Heart is a Gleneagles Kuala Lumpur charity initiative to offer financial assistance to children with congenital heart disease. Through the programme, the funds are used to aid children in need of heart surgeries, as well as to support the families.

Make-A-Wish Malaysia is a charity that grants special wishes to children with critical illnesses to give them hope, strength and joy. The wishes are varied, and could be as simple as going on a family holiday to meeting a favourite celebrity or being a princess for a day.

"It's very inspiring to see a group of expatriates with such compassion in making a difference in the lives of less fortunate Malaysians," said Irene Tan, Chief Executive Officer of Make-A-Wish Malaysia. Le Marché de Noël’s donations and consistent support have allowed the charity to expand its work to another two Malaysian public hospitals, Hospital Ipoh and Hospital Pulau Pinang.

"To expand hospital collaboration is very easy because doctors are always ready to refer sick children to us but we would not have been able to commit to these new hospitals if not for the funds from Le Marché de Noël," said Tan. For Patricia Nivet, who joined the organising team three years ago, it was a way of giving back to her new home. The French national was born in Indonesia and lived in Asia until she was 17. She returned to the region five years ago when her husband found a job opportunity in Malaysia.

"Le Marché de Noël was a way for me to contribute to Malaysia and Asia in general, places that have warmly hosted

Guests will be entertained with Jean Christophe on the decks and Ivory from Las Vegas as MC. Give generously at the silent auction, which has a large number of prizes to be won, such as a helicopter tour of Kuala Lumpur, a stay at The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat in Ipoh, a stay at Tanjong Jara Resort, and pictures from French photographers.

The lucky draw prizes are as delightful and include air tickets, beauty sets, massages, restaurant dining vouchers at the likes of La Bodega and Le Meridien, and a stay at Club Med, among others.

Entrance to the bazaar is priced at RM25 (USD6) pre-sale and RM30 (USD7) at the door. The Charity Party ticket is selling for RM190 (USD45) and is only available before the event.

Follow Le Marché de Noël at facebook.com/leMarchedeNoel for details on purchasing the tickets.

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On the same night, after the bazaar has wrapped up, the organisers are throwing a Charity Party, with Chef Jean Michel from the French Feast restaurant cooking up a Gallic spread for the buffet, and Classic Fine Foods supplying a selection of French cheese. Adding to the merriment is the free flow of red and white wines as well as beers and cocktails.

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in university with the dream to create a photo documentary. Like many, as life took over, he started to devote less time to photography.

Meet Tavepong Pratoomwong, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards Nominee in Open Category, Street Photography. Tavepong Pratoomwong first picked up photography

That all changed in 2013 when his wife got him a ticket to Varanasi, India. It was during that trip when he re-discovered the joy and confidence in photography. Upon returning to Thailand, he committed to participating in “365 days in 2015” held by Street Photography Thailand.

elebrating its 10th anniversary in 2017, Sony World Photography Awards flew in winning photographers from different categories – Professional, Open, Youth and Student Focus – to receive their prizes at the annual awards ceremony held in London, United Kingdom.

It wasn’t long before Tavepong’s pictures were noticed. Within a year, he had won 1st Place in the Miami Street Photography Festival 2014, was a winner of the EyeEm Awards 2014 (Street Photographer) and received 1st Prize at Los Angeles Center of Photography’s Street Shooting Around the World 2016. Just last year, he was nominated at the 2017 Sony World Photography Awards (Street Photography). In 2017, Tavepong became the first Asian to be invited as a member of the iN-PUBLiC group, the first international collective for street photographers.

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After the announcement, my photo was being featured on some of the world’s leading news sites - The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Atlantic. It was unreal.

I honestly never saw it coming.

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Tavepong Pratoomwong with legendary British photographer Martin Parr, recipient of the Outstanding Contribution to Photography title, at 2017 Sony World Photography Awards Ceremony.

Hi Tavepong, when did your interest in photography start?

There are so many disciplines of photography, what made you focus on street photography?

T: I was in secondary school when I first realised the beauty of photography. With little to do over the weekends, you either went swimming in the heat or tucked away in an air-conditioned library, I chose the latter.

T: I enjoy telling stories through photos.

Especially with street photography, you never know what the story is till you chance upon your subjects. It also fits in with my life as I can’t take long trips often. With street photography, I can shoot anytime, anywhere.

On one of those days, I came across the National Geographic magazine, featuring stunning photos of people and their different ways of life.

This was the first time photography amazed me.

I was instantly enthralled by the images and, from that moment on, it was my dream to be published in the magazine.

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If you could only pick one camera to bring on your travels, which would it be, and why?

Sony’s new α9 because it has all the features I need. When I’m shooting with the Silent Shutter mode, I can capture moments using

20fps speed with absolutely no blackout. The α9 makes it easier to capture shots without my subjects being aware. And I never have to worry about shutter distortion.

How about lenses?

I’d have to say it’s the Vario-Tessar T* FE 2470mm F4 ZA OSS (SEL2470Z). This lens allows me to shoot at a range I’m most comfortable with for street photography, which is from 28mm to 50mm. The weight is also a key factor since I need to be on the move.

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Metropolis. Nominated photo for 2017 Sony World Photography Awards (Street Photography).

Shot by Sony’s RX100 V, 1/1000 sec, F/2.8, ISO 800

Can you share the story behind your 2017 Sony World Photography Awards nominated photo - Metropolis?

T: There’s actually quite a story behind this particular photo. I was originally visiting Ishinomaki City to catch rare Pokemons for my game before heading to Sendai to shoot.

However, things did not go as planned. An earthquake struck in the middle of the night and, the next morning, I received news from my mum that our beloved dog had passed away.

I was really upset and decided to change my destination to Tokyo.

I was out walking when I came across this coffee shop. I first noticed a man but he was aware of me, hence, I changed the subject to the woman sitting next to him. As I was framing the shot, I noticed the connections. I saw how the woman’s hair was blended into the tree leaves and reflected on the window; that her eye contact and colour of her scarf matched the girl walking along the street. It was then, when I realised I had my shot.

that I was shortlisted for this prestigious award! After the announcement, my photo was being featured on some of the world’s leading news sites – The Guardian, The Telegraph and The Atlantic. It was unreal. I honestly never saw it coming.

Being nominated at 2017 Sony World Photography Awards, how did you feel?

T: Some of my favourite shots of the year were captured at Brighton beach! My favourite was when I realised that the poles of the Brighton Old Pier were perpendicularly aligned to the horizon. This generally only happens when you purposefully seek out a precise and orchestrated shot. As I framed the composition, luck has it that a kid ran into the scene and I was able to capture The Horizon.

T: I was so excited and proud when I found out

Were there any memorable shots from your trip to Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition in London, UK?

Finally, any tips for photographers thinking of entering 2018 Sony World Photography Awards?

T: Go for it! Don’t hesitate to join the competition. It’s really quite a grand experience to join the Oscars of photography. When it comes to choosing photos for submission, choose the ones you would like to share with the world, the ones you think no one else will take.

Good luck!

The Horizon.

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Shot by Sony’s RX100 V, 1/800sec, F/10, ISO 500

Want to share your dreams with the world?

Submit your best shots to 2018 SWPA: www.sony-asia.com/swpa/my

Big Bird.

Shot by Sony’s RX10 III, 1/800 sec, F/13, ISO 500

© Jian Seng Soh, Malaysia, 1st Place, National Awards, 2017 Sony World Photography Awards.

Spanning 180 countries, Sony World Photography Awards is one of the world’s leading photography competitions. It aims to raise the level of conversation around photography by celebrating the best imagery and photographers.

Little Man. Shot by Sony’s RX100 V, 1/160 sec, F/3.5, ISO 800

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Winners will walk away with Sony’s digital imaging equipment and a trip to London, United Kingdom to showcase your work at the Sony World Photography Awards Exhibition. Open to all aspiring photographers and free to enter, the awards has four categories – Professional, Open, Youth and Student Focus.

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Saat mengkaji sejarah muzik tanahair, Datin Saidah Rastam menemui sejumlah kisah menarik yang belum pernah dipaparkan. Kisah-kisah ini menjadi intipati bukunya yang turut mendapat sokongan dana daripada kerajaan menerusi Khazanah Nasional Berhad. Malah, satu laporan akhbar tempatan nukilan YAM Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz pada Oktober 2014 menyifatkan Rosalie “mungkin satu-satunya buku terpenting pernah ditulis tentang sejarah muzik tempatan”.

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Kisah & Irama Komposer dan sejarawan, Datin Saidah Rastam ingin membuka hati dan mata masyarakat terhadap warisan muzik tanahair.

1. Datin Saidah Rastam Datin Saidah Rastam 2. Kulit buku Rosalie and Other Love Songs serta label-label piring hitam irama lama The cover of Rosalie and Other Love Songs and labels of gramophone records containing retro Malaysian songs

MATA SAYA TERPAKU MEMANDANG buku berat setebal 302 halaman itu. Inilah ‘kerja rumah’ untuk artikel ini. Ujar suara kecil kepada suami: “Nampak gayanya, berat kerja ni!”

Namun, tiba pada bab terakhir, semua persepsi awal saya terhadap buku Rosalie and Other Love Songs berubah sepenuhnya. “Pernah dengar tentang orkestra Sabapathy, sebuah keluarga dari Perak yang menganjur konsert-konsertnya selama dua jam demi menghiburkan masyarakat setempat? Ataupun lagu Perajurit Tanahair yang pernah saya dendangkan dalam koir sekolah, pada asalnya adalah sebahagian daripada taktik peperangan psikologi? Dan kecemerlangan kumpulan muzik polis

Tumpuan utama diberikan kepada ketelitian beliau dalam liputan sejarah serta asal-usul lagu kebangsaan Malaysia, Negaraku namun nilai sebenarnya lebih tinggi lagi. Diisi petikan daripada temubual bersama golongan muzik veteran, simpanan peribadi serta rakaman daripada koleksi keluarga pengkarya muzik, gaya penyampaiannya bukan sahaja menarik malah penjelasannya tentang golongan penyumbang warisan muzik tempatan cukup membuka hati dan minda kita untuk meneropong lebih jauh erti pembentukan kepelbagaian identiti rakyat Malaysia yang kita kenali hari ini.

Cintanya terhadap muzik mula diterapkan oleh ibunya, Puan Rafiah Eusoff yang sering menyanyi irama-irama dari muzikal dan memainkan muzik klasik di rumah. Saidah pernah bercita-cita untuk menjadi seorang pemain piano solo, namun anak yang taat ini akur dengan pilihan ibu bapanya untuk menjadi peguam. Bagaimanapun, takdirnya dalam bidang muzik akhirnya berpihak kepadanya. Pada tahun 1996, Saidah nekad meninggalkan dunia perundangan demi bergelar seorang pemuzik profesional sepenuh masa.

Bagaikan tidak ingin melengahkan masa, idea kreatif Saidah membuak-buak. Selain sibuk dengan penciptaan muzik untuk teater, filem, tarian, televisyen, gamelan, orkestra dan sebagainya, beliau juga merupakan ahli pengasas serta pengarah The Instant Café Theatre, kumpulan peguam yang berlakon, The Reluctant Performers serta kumpulan pemain gamelan, Rhythm In Bronze.

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tanahair sehingga berpeluang beraksi di serata Scotland dan England selama 14 minggu?”

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Gaya muzik Saidah biasanya adalah gabungan antara dua atau lebih budaya berbeza. Karyanya, Lapangan Ya-ya-ya terhasil daripada gabungan puisi Melayu dan kemerduan suara-suara klasik dari Barat. Karya Keras Bila Dipadu pula menggabungkan keindahan alunan alat muzik tradisional Cina dan gamelan Melayu. Karya terkemukanya, M! the Opera yang dipersembahkan pada 2006 pula menyatukan alunan instrumen tradisional Melayu dan nyanyian asli dengan orkestra barat. Sebagai pengarah muzik untuk beberapa teater dan acara berskala besar, antara kejayaannya termasuk persembahan Cabaret di Teater Esplanade di Singapura dan pelancaran Menara Berkembar Petronas.

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Biarpun mencatatkan satu demi satu kejayaan, kerjaya muzik Saidah pada awalnya agak sukar. Ini perkongsiannya dalam satu temubual radio: “Sebagai peguam, kami biasa dijemput ke acara di hotel lima bintang. Tapi masa baru sebulan sebagai pemuzik, kami ke hotel untuk membuat persembahan. Semasa menunggu, datang seorang pelayan hotel. Katanya saya telah masuk dari pintu yang salah. Sepatutnya, masuk dari dapur.

Kena halau!”

Nampaknya tidak banyak yang telah berubah dalam industri muzik tempatan di mana golongan pemuzik diterima baik, namun jarang diberi pengiktirafan sewajarnya. Allahyarham Tan Sri P. Ramlee misalnya hidup papa kedana semasa hayatnya. Karya-karya beliau hanya diiktiraf selepas kematiannya. Beliau tidak keseorangan dalam hal ini.

Bagi mengubah sikap dan persepsi umum serta industri muzik, Saidah beralih daripada penciptaan muzik kepada mengkaji serta memperjuangkan golongan penggiat seni muzik tanahair. Dalam sesi perkongsiannya di serata negara, beliau sering mengetengahkan warisan muzik tanahair.

Para hadirin lazimnya terharu ketika lagu-lagu patriotik didendangkan, sekali gus mengingatkan kita betapa kukuhnya hubungan ini dengan bumi Malaysia tercinta.

Harapan Saidah agar karya-karyanya sekurang-kurangnya dapat membuka hati masyarakat untuk mula menghargai kelompok penggiat muzik veteran tempatan sedia ada bagi menemui khazanah-khazanah tersembunyi.

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5 “Sebelum ini sangkaan saya bahawa P. Ramlee berdiri sendiri, seorang gergasi di kalangan seniman kerdil industri muzik tempatan,” ujarnya. “Rupanya tidak. Banyak lagi karya muzik terunggul daripada komposer lain seperti Saiful Bahri dan lagu-lagu patriotiknya, Jimmy Boyle dengan balada jazznya dan keunikan karya keroncong Johar Bahar.

Rakaman denguh seladang dan dengung kincir angin di perkampungan Semalai yang dikatakan menghalau roh-roh halus yang mengagumkan. Betapa kayanya warisan seni muzik kita.”

Saidah kini sibuk dengan projek terbarunya, Melaka In Fact yang merungkai sejarah Melaka berasaskan fakta dan buktibukti kukuh, melangkau kisah-kisah keris terbang serta kisah Hang Tuah selaku pahlawan lagenda negeri tersebut.

Buku Rosalie and Other Love Songs berserta versi Bahasa Melayunya Rosalie dan Lagu-lagu Chinta boleh dibeli di Kedai Buku Gerakbudaya bermula November ini.

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3. Rakaman lagu kebangsaan Malaysia, Negaraku A recording of Malaysia's national anthem, Negaraku 4. Arahan Saidah, konsert Malam Terang Bulan mengupas kisah lagu Negaraku dan lagu-lagu lain Directed by Saidah, the Malam Terang Bulan concert explores the history of the national anthem and other songs 5. Dayang Nurfaizah semasa konsert Malam Terang Bulan Dayang Nurfaizah performing at the Malam Terang Bulan concert 6. Pancaragam Polis Diraja Persekutuan Tanah Melayu dalam tahun 1953 The Federation of Malaya Police Band in 1953 7. Mesyuarat jawatankuasa lagu kebangsaan pada 15 August 1956 The national anthem committee meeting on 15 August 1956

Datin Saidah Rastam, composer, historian and author of one of the most important books written on Malaysian musical history, speaks about preserving Malaysia’s rich musical legacy.

EYEING THE HARDCOVER 302-PAGER THAT LITERALLY WEIGHED A BRICK

– “homework” for my article – I predicted to my husband, “This might be a slog.”

By the last chapter, I had radically changed my tune about Rosalie and Other Love Songs. “Did you know about the Sabapathy Orchestra, a Perakian family who staged two-hour concerts to entertain the townsfolk? Or that Perajurit Tanahair, which I sang in my school choir, was once part of psychological warfare? Or that our country’s police band was so well-esteemed it toured Scotland and England for 14 weeks?”

Datin Saidah Rastam discovered a goldmine of untold stories while working on a research project about Malaysia’s music history. They became fodder for her book, which was eventually published by Malaysia’s sovereign wealth fund Khazanah Nasional Berhad in 2014. It was said that "Rosalie... may turn out to be the single most important volume written so far on Malaysian musical history” by His Royal Highness Tunku Zain Al-'Abidin ibni Tuanku Muhriz of Negri Sembilan.

Much attention centred on Saidah’s meticulous coverage of the history and origins of Negaraku, Malaysia’s national anthem, but its value is much more than that. Gleaned from interviews with music veterans, archives and recordings from the collections of musical families, Saidah’s charming, empathetic accounts of the people who contributed to our musical heritage give precious insight into the creation of the multicultural Malaysian identity as we know it today.

Saidah’s passion for music was planted by her mother Puan Rafiah Eusoff, who would croon ditties from musicals and play classical music at home. Saidah dreamt of becoming a concert pianist, but being the obedient Asian child, she read law at her parents’ behest. Eventually her true calling asserted itself. In 1996, she left her law firm to become a fulltime professional musician.

Possibly making up for lost time, Saidah has had an astonishingly prolific

7 output. In between writing music for theatre, film, dance and television, for gamelan, orchestras and electronica, she managed to serve as founding member and director of The Instant Cafe Theatre, lawyer thespian group The Reluctant Performers and gamelan group Rhythm In Bronze.

Her music is often cross-cultural: she combined Malay poetry and western classical voices in Lapangan Ya-ya-ya; traditional Chinese instruments and Malay gamelan in Keras Bila Dipadu; and Malay traditional instruments and asli singing with a Western orchestra in 2006’s critically acclaimed M! the Opera. Her work as music director of large-scale theatre and events includes Cabaret at Singapore’s Esplanade Theatre, and for the launch of the Petronas Twin Towers.

Her prodigious output looks great on paper, but make no mistake, the early days were sobering. In a radio interview, she shared this anecdote: “As a lawyer you get invited to five-star hotel functions. The first month that I was a musician, we went to a hotel to do a gig. Waiting to do it, I sat down at the round table and a waiter told me I had walked in through the wrong entrance – I should have walked in through the kitchen. Kena halau! (I got chased away!)”

Not much, it seems, has changed since the old days when musicians were enjoyed but rarely respected. Malaysia’s legendary artist Tan Sri P. Ramlee, for example, died practically penniless, with accolades only heaped on him after his death. He was not alone.

Hoping to change this attitude of neglect, Saidah has shifted her attention from music writing to research and advocacy work. In talks she gives around the country on the nation’s musical legacy, it’s not uncommon for attendees to be moved to tears as they sing patriotic songs and are reminded of their deep connection to Malaysia.

If nothing else, Saidah hopes that her work will motivate others to “look in your cupboards, speak to veterans you know” to uncover more hidden gems.

“I once thought P. Ramlee stood alone, a giant in a field of midgets,” she confessed. “Not so. There were other composers who created superb music such as Saiful Bahri and his patriotic songs, Jimmy Boyle and his jazzy ballads, and Johar Bahar’s keroncongs. Astounding recordings were captured of bellowing seladang (wild oxen) and singing windmills in Semalai villages which warded off ghosts. How rich we were.”

Saidah is currently working on Melaka In Fact, a project which investigates an evidence-based, outward-looking history of Melaka state beyond flying krises and Hang Tuah, the state’s legendary 15th-century warrior.

Rosalie and Other Love Songs and its Malay version Rosalie dan Lagulagu Chinta can be found at Gerakbudaya Books.

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Songs & Stories

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Chua Boon Huat

Words Siva Sithraputhran Photography The Star, Malaysia

Genuine Star

CHUA BOON HUAT WAS A TENACIOUS MAN.

He was persuasive too. When a snatch thief ran off with his wallet and mobile phone, Chua kept on ringing his own number, ultimately convincing the culprit to return the belongings to him at a predetermined location. Chua carried those qualities into the hockey field, along with his skill and agility. They earned him 337 caps for Malaysia.

Chua's international hockey career began in earnest in 1998, a good year for Malaysian hockey. Kuala Lumpur hosted its first Commonwealth Games, and the men's team delighted home crowds by winning silver.

Born in 1980 and barely out of school, the teenager from the southern state of Melaka made the national squad. The experience proved valuable. Medal in the bag, Chua built on his game to good effect.

“He was a very versatile player, he could adapt very well,” says Stephen van Huizen, former Olympian and Malaysia's current national coach.

Robustly built, Chua's physique and athleticism suited the increasing physicality of modern hockey. A utility player, he played in many positions. His versatility found him a spot in successive national teams, from forward through to deep defence and anything in between. But he was no stopgap; he was formidable in all positions.

With his trademark ponytail and quick smile, Chua was instantly recognisable.

Alongside his teammates, including Kuhan Shanmuganathan, Keevan Raj, and the brothers Jivan and Jiwa Mohan, he gave the

Malaysian side a personability and with it, a legion of new fans.

But the attention didn't detract from the game. Van Huizen remembers well Chua's grit in a crucial match in the qualifying round for the 2000 Sydney Olympics.

Against a strong Argentina side and with the score tied at 4-4, Malaysia faced a lastminute onslaught. Argentina won four penalty corners in a row, but its short corner and drag-flick expert Jorge Lombi, who had already scored three goals that day, could not penetrate Malaysia's defence again.

“Chua ran. He threw his body in the line of the flicker,” says van Huizen. Malaysia went on to qualify for the Sydney Olympics.

For Chua, the journey continued. He captained the national team in the 2001 Junior World Cup in Hobart, Australia. He was part of the team that won bronze at the 2006 Commonwealth Games in Melbourne in Australia. There was also a bronze at the 2002 Asian Games in Busan, South Korea. He featured a record 11 times in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup, an international men’s field hockey tournament held every year in Malaysia, and in the more recently launched FIH World Hockey League.

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Chua impressed during stints overseas too.

While at German club Red And White Munich, he scored seven goals in nine matches. In England’s National Hockey League in 2005, he played a starring role for his side Teddington Hockey Club in what UK paper The Telegraph dubbed as “the greatest play-off match” in English hockey.

For a time, Chua fell out of favour. He was dropped from the national squad in 2009.

But he was not done, continuing to shine in the domestic hockey league for his side, Kuala Lumpur Hockey Club. Late in 2012, Paul Revington, Malaysia's coach at the time, picked the veteran for the national training squad.

Chua grasped the opportunity with relish.

“I didn't have to think twice about making a comeback,” he was quoted as saying in the local daily, The Star. The veteran proved his abilities hadn't dimmed. He scored three goals in the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup in 2013, helping Malaysia emerge as runners-up.

Chua’s comeback was cut short when he died in a road accident on 1 August 2013. One of Malaysia’s longest-serving hockey players, he was only 33.

His versatility found him a spot in successive national teams, from forward through to deep defence and anything in between.

But he was no stopgap; he was formidable in all positions.

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One of Malaysia’s finest hockey players, Chua Boon Huat’s international debut came in 1998, when he was barely out of school, as part of the national team that won silver at the Kuala Lumpur Commonwealth Games. He went on to have an international career spanning 15 years before a fatal road accident ended it all.

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Inside Malaysia Airlines

RELIEF MISSION AN MABKARGO AIRCRAFT prepares to load 30 tonnes of humanitarian aid to help with the escalating Rohingya refugee crisis in Bangladesh.

The relief mission is a government-led effort with the help of key aviation players including Malaysia Airlines, Malindo Air, Malaysia Airports, MABkargo, and youth volunteerism platform iM4U. The relief flight, MH6446, will deliver food and other essential items to a team of Malaysian volunteers in Chittagong, Bangladesh, who will distribute them to refugees in camps in the district of Cox’s Bazar.

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NEW PLANES MALAYSIA AIRLINES SIGNED A MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING with Boeing in Washington DC in September for the purchase of eight 787-9 Dreamliners and eight 737 MAX 8s, witnessed by Malaysian Prime Minister YAB Dato’ Seri Mohd Najib Tun Abdul Razak and Minister of International Trade and Industry Dato’ Seri Mustapa Mohamed. “The extraordinary range of the 787-9 gives an ability to operate to any point in Europe and some US destinations in the future from Kuala Lumpur,” said Peter Bellew, Chief Executive Officer of Malaysia Airlines. The airline currently operates more than 50 Next-Generation 737s and has an additional 25 737 MAXs on order, including 10 for the new 737 MAX 10. The 787 family boasts new passenger-pleasing features and uses 25 percent less fuel, with 20-25 percent fewer emissions than the airplanes it will be replacing. The MoU also includes building a maintenance, repair and operations facilities under Boeing’s Global Fleet Care programme in Kuala Lumpur.

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MARKETING WIN MALAYSIA AIRLINES WON GOLD FOR BEST EVENT – IMMERSIVE EXPERIENCE at the sixth annual Marketing Events Awards 2017, beating stiff competition from global brands such as Nike, Diageo and Johnson & Johnson. The win was for the airline’s #MHExperience campaign. MAS also clinched the bronze medal for Best Event – Sponsorship Activation for its #MHGlobal campaign.

The Marketing Events Awards represents the best in marketing and events for Southeast Asia, South Asia, Australia and New Zealand, and is judged by a panel of senior marketing experts from around the region.

RENEWING TIES MALAYSIA AIRLINES RENEWED ITS STRATEGIC PARTNERSHIP

with the Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) for another year, following a positive collaboration between the two in showcasing Malaysia as a world-class business and major events destination. Both parties first signed the agreement in 2016. The renewal agreement was exchanged between the airline’s Chief Commercial Officer Arved Von Zur Muehlen and MyCEB Chief Executive Officer Datuk Zulkefli Sharif.

PAYING TRIBUTE MALAYSIA AIRLINES IS PROUD TO SUPPORT the first Fay Khoo Award For Food & Drink Writing, a tribute to the memory of the late Malaysian author, publisher and radio host. Known for her passion for food and drink writing, which she honed and crafted into work that touched the lives of many, Khoo lost her battle to lung cancer in April this year at the age of 48. The award, which will be launched at the opening of the George Town Literary Festival on 24 November, is aimed at recognising new and talented voices in food and drink writing, with entries coming from all over the ASEAN region. Authors of three shortlisted entries will be invited to Penang for the launch ceremony, during which the winning entry for the prize money of RM3,000 (USD710) will also be announced.

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Ivalo Kittila

Norwegian

Our NetworkSea/ Malaysia

Kemi

Kuusamo Kajaani

Reykjavik Jyvaskyla

Inverness

Labrador Sea

Glasgow Belfast Shannon

uébec

wn Portland

Martha's Vineyard

Nantucket a Ocean City Ponta Delgada (Azores)

Leeds Birmingham

Sargasso Sea Langkawi

Langkawi

Riga

Aarhus Gdansk Hamburg

Kaliningrad

Nizhny Novgorod

Penang

Samara

Cork

Guernsey

London Brussels Jersey

Caspian Sea

Labuan

Dakar Kuala Terenggganu Kuala Terenggganu

Port of Spain

Ipoh

Lawas

Ipoh

Abuja Accra

Boa Vista

Kuantan

KLIA KLIA Macapá (Kuala Lumpur) (Kuala Lumpur)

Gulf of Tanjung Manis Tanjung Manis Sibu Guinea

Calama

Rio de Janeiro

Asuncion

ta

São Paulo

ó Comodoro Rivadavia San Juan Mendoza

Kuching

Mukah Sibu

Bario

Semporna Semporna Tawau

Tawau

Kilimanjaro Dar Es Salaam

Zanzibar

Luanda

Kuching

Johor Bahru Johor Bahru

Livingstone

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Victoria Falls

Harare

Windhoek Maputo Johannesburg Durban

LEGEND Cape Town

Punta Del Este

Port Elizabeth

Neuquén Bahía Blanca

San Carlos Bariloche

MASwings flights operated by Royal Brunei

Scotia Sea

ate Río Gallegos

oneworld destinations Greenwich Meridian

aceda

Mount Pleasant

Ushuaia

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Kulob

Peshaw

Faisala

M

Karachi A

Mum

Salalah

Long Akah Long Akah Long Lellang Long Lellang Entebbe Long Banga Long Banga Nairobi

Porto Alegre

Buenos Aires

Addis Ababa Ba’kelalan Ba’kelalan

Mukah

Rio Grande

Rosario

Sandakan Sandakan

Limbang

Mulu

Bario Marudi Long SeridanLong Seridan

Porto Seguro

Santa Cruz

a

Bintulu

Limbang Mulu

Dushanbe

Lahad Datu Lahad Datu Djibouti

Lawas

Kigali

Natal João Pessoa

Salvador

Miri Marudi

Malabo Bintulu

Maceió Aracaju

ado

Lagos

Kuantan

Subang Subang (Kuala Lumpur) (Kuala Lumpur) São Luís Fortaleza

Teresina

Miri

Abha Asmara

Labuan Khartoum

T

Tashkent

Taif

Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu

Penang

Tobago

Caracas

Kazan

Moscow

Vilnius

Warsaw

Berlin Leipzig

Kota Bharu Kota Bharu

Alor Setar Alor Setar

San Juan

Sea

rno

St Petersburg

Tallinn Tartu

Jeddah

Santiago

o

Westerland Amsterdam

Visby

Gothenburg

Helsinki

Mediterranean Sea

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Bermuda

- Santo Domingo

Newcastle

Billund

Turku

Black Sea

Halifax

wn rovidenciales

Aalborg

Aberdeen

Mariehamn

Oslo

Rotterdam Kiev Dusseldorf Prague Frankfurt Luxembourg Vienna Quimper Paris Basel Budapest Zurich Ljubljana Chisinau Astrakhan Geneva Simferopol Zagreb Bordeaux Milan Venice Pula Chambery Belgrade Bucharest Genoa Varna Toulouse Sochi Dubrovnik Marseille Leon Sofia Pisa Rimini Burgas Calvi Batumi Tivat Valladolid Tbilisi Barcelona Porto Bari Tirana Kavala Rome Olbia Yerevan Ankara Brindisi Baku Madrid Volos Mytilini Cagliari Palma De Lisbon Preveza Mallorca Palermo Athens Catania Erbil Almeria Antalya Thira Kalamata Oran Algiers Tunis Malta Tangier Larnaca Karpathos Chania Sulaymaniyah Tehran Melilla Paphos Beirut Baghdad Casablanca Tel Aviv Amman Marrakech Al Najaf Alexandria Agadir Shiraz Cairo Shárm el-Sheikh Gassim Hurghada Dammam Kudat Kudat Luxor Madinah Riyadh Marsa Alam Abu Dhabi

Celtic Sea

ontreal

North Sea

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Thiruv

Norilsk

Asia & Oceania

Novyj Urengoj Nadym

Nizhnevartovsk Magadan Novosibirsk

Omsk

Krasnoyarsk

zan

Bratsk

Abakan Pavlodar

Samara

Irkutsk

Gorno-Altaysk Semey

Blagoveschensk

Petropavlovsk

Khabarovsk

Ust-Kamenogorsk

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk

pian ea

u

Taraz

Bishkek

Urumqi

Almaty

Tianjin

Kulob

Shiraz

Abu Dhabi

Faisalabad

Amritsar

Multan

New Delhi

Kathmandu

Karachi Ahmedabad

Guangzhou

Kolkata

Hanoi Chiang Mai Yangon

Hyderabad

Bay of Goa Bengal Bengaluru Chennai Kozhikode Andaman Tiruchchirappalli Kochi Sea Trincomalee Thiruvananthapuram Phuket

Hambantota

Busan

Aomori Akita Niigata

Komatsu

Izumo

Medan

East China Taipei Sea

Misawa Hanamaki Yamagata Tokyo

NORTH PACIFIC OCEAN

Okinawa

Kaohsiung

Hong Kong Haikou Sanya

South China Sea

Da Nang

Siem Reap Bangkok Phnom Penh

Angeles Manila

Philippine Sea

Guam

Cebu

Ho Chi Minh City Krabi

Koror

Kota Kinabalu

Banda Aceh

Male

Fuzhou Xiamen

Guilin

Kunming

Dhaka

Colombo

Seoul

Qingdao

Memanbetsu

Obihiro Kushiro

Hiroshima Osaka Xi’an Fukuoka Tokushima Jeju Nanjing Kochi Nagasaki Shanghai Miyazaki Chengdu Wuhan Hangzhou Kagoshima Ningbo Chongqing Changsha Wenzhou

Islamabad

Mumbai Salalah

Dalian

Zhengzhou

Nagpur

an

Sea of Japan

Beijing

Osh Dushanbe

Peshawar

Asahikawa

Vladivostok

Tashkent

Tehran

orna

Sea of Okhotsk

Okha

Chita

Ulan-Ude

Bandar Seri Begawan Tarakan

Kuala Lumpur Singapore

Eq

EQUATOR

Jakarta

Arafura Sea

Denpasar-Bali

Timor Sea

INDIAN OCEAN

Weipa

Karratha

Mount Isa

Port Hedland Newman

Alice Springs Ayers Rock

Geraldton Perth

Coral Sea

Cairns

Broome

Exmouth Paraburdoo

Port Moresby

Horn Island

Darwin

Townsville Hamilton Island Mackay Moranbah Rockhampton Longreach Gladstone Emerald Blackall Hervey Bay Roma Charleville Brisbane Moree Cloncurry

Kalgoorlie Whyalla Port Lincoln

Mildura Adelaide

Coffs Harbour

Armidale Tamworth Dubbo Wagga Wagga

Albury

Port Macquarie Newcastle

Lord Howe Island

Sydney

Canberra

Melbourne Devonport

New Caledonia

Launceston

Tasman Sea

Auckland

Wellington

Hobart Queenstown

GMT +5

GMT +6

GMT +7

GMT +8

GMT +9

GMT +10

GMT +11

GMT +12

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Reykjavik

Hudson Bay Labrador Sea

Americas & Canada

C

Vancouver Seattle

Gulf of Alaska

Sacramento San Francisco

Québec

Marquette

Portland

Traverse City

Hayden Denver Aspen Colorado Springs Montrose Vail

Reno

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

Milwaukee Chicago

St Louis

Brownsville Mazatlán San José del Cabo

Ixtapa

Tallahassee

Corpus Christi

Tampa Sarasota

Gulf of Mexico

Boston New York

Halifax

Martha's Vineyard

Nantucket Philadelphia Salisbury-Ocean City

Hudson Bay

Ponta Delgada (Azores)

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Bermuda

Charleston Jacksonville

Sargasso Sea

West Palm Beach

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

Mexico City

Gulf of Alaska

Buffalo

Raleigh-Durham Charlotte New Bern Myrtle Beach Atlanta Savannah

New Orleans Houston

Montreal

Watertown Portland

Pittsburgh Washington Winston-Salem

Dallas San Antonio

Toronto Grand Rapids

Nashville

San Angelo

Ottawa

Puebla

Belize City

Montego Bay

Managua

Santa Marta

San Andrés Island

Liberia

San Juan

Caribbean Sea

San Pedro Sula

Guatemala City San Salvador

Port-au- Santo Prince Domingo

Kingston

San Jose

Dakar Tobago

Caracas

Port of Spain

Panama City Yopal

PACIFIC OCEAN Lihue Honolulu

Bogotá

Cali

San Cristóbal Island

Kahului

Sargasso Sea

Boa Vista

Baltra Island

Talara

Tumbes

Chiclayo

Macapá

Gulf of Mexico

Guayaquil

EQUATOR

São Luís

Fortaleza Natal João Pessoa

Teresina

Cajamarca

Trujillo

Kailua Kona

Maceió Aracaju

Puerto Maldonado

Caribbean Sea

Salvador Porto Seguro

Santa Cruz

Tacna

Calama

SOU ATLA OCE

Rio de Janeiro

Asuncion

Antofagasta

São Paulo

Copiapó Easter Island

Chilean Sea

SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

Comodoro Rivadavia

La Serena Santiago

San Juan Mendoza

Porto Alegre Rio Grande

Rosario Buenos Aires

Concepción Valdivia Puerto Montt

Punta Del Este

Neuquén Osorno

Bahía Blanca

San Carlos Bariloche

Castro

LEGEND

Scotia Sea

Balmaceda El Calafate

oneworld destinations

Río Gallegos

MH flights operated by Emirates

GMT -8

GMT -7

Punta Arenas

GMT -6

SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

GMT -5

Chilean Sea Ushuaia

Mount Pleasant

GMT -4

GMT -3

GMT -2

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Sea

Kajaani

Reykjavik Jyvaskyla

Inverness Glasgow Leeds

Mariehamn

Oslo

Aalborg

Aberdeen Newcastle

Belfast Shannon

North Sea Billund Westerland Amsterdam

Turku

Visby

Gothenburg

Nizhnevartovsk

Helsinki Tallinn Tartu

St Petersburg

Riga

Aarhus Gdansk

Kazan

Moscow

Vilnius

Kaliningrad

Krasnoyarsk Abakan

Europe, Middle East & Africa

Hamburg

Novosibirsk

Omsk

Nizhny Novgorod

Pavlodar

Samara

Gorno-Altaysk

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

Celtic Sea

Cork

Birmingham

Norwegian Sea

Caspian Sea

Black Sea

North Sea Mediterranean Sea

Ponta Delgada (Azores)

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Celtic Sea

Black Sea

Dakar

Bay of Bengal Andaman Sea

Mediterranean Sea

EQUATOR

Gulf of Guinea

tal ão Pessoa

eió

Dar Es Salaam

Zanzibar

Jeddah

Taif

Luanda

Abha Asmara

Khartoum

Dakar

Salalah

INDIAN OCEAN

Djibouti

Livingstone Abuja

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Lagos Windhoek Accra

Victoria Falls

Addis Ababa

Malabo

Maputo

Entebbe

Johannesburg

EQUATOR

Gulf of Cape Town Guinea

Arabian Sea

Harare

Nairobi Kigali

Durban

INDIAN OCEAN

Kilimanjaro Dar Es Salaam

Port Elizabeth Luanda

Zanzibar

Lusaka

GMT -2

Victoria Falls

Mauritius

Maputo Johannesburg Durban Cape Town

GMT -1

Harare

Windhoek

GREENWICH MERIDIAN

Greenwich Meridian

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Livingstone

GMT 0

GMT +1

Port Elizabeth

GMT +2

GMT +3

GMT +4

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88 MOVIES

93 RADIO AND E-LEARNING

90 TV 92 AUDIO ON DEMAND

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94 HANDSET INSTRUCTIONS

(How to use your system)

Languages:

Ratings: G

General audience. Suitable for all ages.

R Restricted. Not suitable for

under 17s.

PG Parental guidance suggested.

NR

Not rated.

PG-13 Parental guidance strongly

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Programmes with Malaysian content.

Some material may not be suitable for children.

recommended. Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

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ENTERTAINMENT

WAR OF THE PLANET OF THE APES © 2017 TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX FILM CORPORATION. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED.

going places

A ARABIC / D DANISH /E ENGLISH / ES SPANISH / F FRENCH / G GERMAN / H HINDI / I ITALIAN / IN INDONESIAN / J JAPANESE / K KOREAN / M MANDARIN / ML MALAY / T TAMIL / TA TAGALOG

Subtitles:

A+ ARABIC / C+ CHINESE / E+ ENGLISH / J+ JAPANESE

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MOVIES

MOVIE HIGHLIGHTS

FAVOURITES

LATEST

including...

A Ghost Story

The Journey

Annabelle: Creation

Wonder Woman

War For The Planet Of The Apes

The Journey Is the Destination

A Family Man

Beatriz At Dinner

CASEY AFFLECK, ROONEY MARA, MCCOLM CEPHAS JR. R / / 92 mins / Drama, Fantasy, Romance / E, F, C+

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War For The Planet Of The Apes The war between men and apes continues in this third instalment of the Planet of the Apes series. The ape clan and its leader Caesar are in search of a safe haven for the tribe, away from the conflict caused by mankind. Before they can start on their journey, their command base is attacked by a rogue paramilitary faction known as AlphaOmega, led by a ruthless Colonel. During the siege, Caesar suffers devastating losses and struggles with his increasing darker conscience and instinct to avenge his kind.

ANDY SERKIS, WOODY HARRELSON, STEVE ZAHN PG-13 / 139 mins / Action, Adventure, Drama / E

MIRANDA OTTO, STEPHANIE SIGMAN, LULU WILSON R / / 109 mins / Horror, Mystery, Thriller / E, F, G, Es, C+

ANDY SERKIS, WOODY HARRELSON, STEVE ZAHN PG-13 / 139 mins / Action, Adventure, Drama / E

ALISON BRIE, WILLEM DAFOE, GERARD BUTLER R / / 108 mins / Biography, Drama, Music / E, F, G, C+

Annabelle: Creation A nun and a group of orphaned girls are welcomed into the home of a doll maker and his wife who several years earlier lost their daughter Annabelle in a tragic car accident. One night, one of the girls is lured into Annabelle’s former bedroom by an unforeseen force and unwittingly releases a demon when she chances upon a porcelain doll crafted after Annabelle. The girls are soon terrorised by the demon and desperately try to escape its torment.

MIRANDA OTTO, STEPHANIE SIGMAN, LULU WILSON R / / 109 mins / Horror, Mystery, Thriller / E, F, G, Es, C+

• Viceroy's House • Everything, Everything

GAL GADOT, CHRIS PINE, ROBIN WRIGHT PG-13 / 137 mins / Action, Adventure, Drama / E

ELLA PURNELL, KELLY MACDONALD, MARIA BELLO R / / 123 mins / Drama / E, C+

SALMA HAYEK, JOHN LITHGOW, CONNIE BRITTON R / / 83 mins / Drama, Comedy / E, C+

• American Wrestler: • Max 2: Whitehouse Hero The Wizard • Wilson

• King Arthur

• Bastille Day (The Take)

• Alien: Covenant

• American Pastoral

• My Cousin Rachel

• This Beautiful Fantastic

• Going In Style

• Snowden • Colossal • The Edge Of Seventeen • Logan

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TIMOTHY SPALL, COLM MEANEY, JOHN HURT PG-13 / 94 mins / Drama / E, C+

• Gifted

• A United Kingdom

• Power Rangers

• The Shack

• Carrie Pilby

• A Cure For Wellness

• Mean Dreams • Kong: Skull Island

• The Lego Batman Movie

• Batman Begins • Spotlight • X-Men Origins: Wolverine • Source Code • Sicario • Now You See Me • The Legend Of Tarzan • Lights Out • Trouble With The Curve • Secret Life Of Bees • Ocean's Twelve • Sinister • Mr. And Mrs. Smith • Gone Girl • Taxi • Batman And Harley Quinn • Rio 2 • The Peanuts Movie • The Impossible • 127 Hours • Escape Plan • The Bank Job • Ender's Game • Mandela: Long Walk To Freedom • The Phantom Of The Opera • The Lady • Divergent • Goodfellas • 300: Rise Of An Empire • Ocean's Eleven • Draft Day • Dredd • Chef • We Bought A Zoo • Step Up Revolution • Nerve • Mrs Doubtfire • Blended • P.S I Love You • Hector And The Search For Happiness • Race • Letters To Juliet • Daybreakers • The Family Stone • The Darjeeling Limited • The Second Best Exotic Marigold Hotel • Entourage • Veronica Mars • Cast Away • The Namesake • Rise Of The Planet Of The Apes • Victor Frankenstein • Criminal • Bad Moms • Good Kill • The Replacements • Lego Dc Comics Superheroes: Justice League - Gotham City Breakout • Storks

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MOVIES

MALAY PROGRAMME HIGHLIGHTS

CHINESE

JAPANESE

HINDI

麻煩家族 / What A Wonderful Family

はらはらなのか。/

डिअर ज़िन्दगी / Dear Zindagi

LEE LICHUN, ZHANG WEIXIN, HUANG LEI, HAI QING, JIONG HE R / / 104 mins / Comedy, Drama / E+

Opening Night

NANOKA HARA, RENA MATSUI NR / / 112 mins / Drama, Musical / E+

ALIA BHATT, SHAH RUKH KHAN NR / 125 mins / Drama / E+

リライフ / ReLIFE TAISHI NAKAGAWA, YUNA TAIRA NR / 120 mins / Drama, Romance / E+

キセキ あの日のソビト /

Kiseki: Sobito Of That Day TÔRI MATSUZAKA, MASAKI SUDA NR / 124 mins / Romance, Drama / E+

美容针 / Special Encounter YAN NI, CALVIN TU NR / 97 mins / Comedy, Romance / E+

ऐ दिल है मुशक ् िल / This Heart Is Complicated

KOREAN

VARUN DHAWAN, ALIA BHATT, SAHIL VAID NR / 139 mins / Comedy, Drama, Romance / E+

神秘家族 / The Mysterious

INDONESIA

RANBIR KAPOOR, ANUSHKA SHARMA NR / 120 mins / Romance, Drama / E+

बद्रीनाथ की दुलह ् निया / Badrinath's Bride

AWIE, KHIR RAHMAN, SHAHZ JASZLE, PEKIN IBRAHIM PG-13 / 100 mins / Thriller, Horror, Drama / M, E+

MALAY

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Lebuhraya Ke Neraka A group of biker friends is struck by a mysterious illness while on a roadtrip. One by one, the youths start falling ill except for Bob, the leader of the convoy. While trying to seek help, Bob chances upon a man who introduces himself only as Tyson, who turns out to be the devil, looking to lead Bob and his friends away from salvation and bring them back to hell with him.

Family

ARIEL LIN, JIANG WU, LAN CHINGLUNG, CHEN XIAO NR / 117 mins / Thriller, Suspense / E+

보통사람 / Ordinary Person SON HYUN JOO, JANG HYEOK NR / / 121 mins / Drama / E+

원스텝 / One Step

SANDARA PARK, HAN JAE-SEOK NR / 95 mins / Drama, Music / E+

재심 / New Trial

उड़ता पंजाब / Punjab On A High ALIA BHATT, SHAHID KAPOOR, KAREENA KAPOOR KHAN NR / 119 mins / Crime, Drama / E+

शि वाय / Shivaay

AJAY DEVGN, ERIKA KAAR, ABIGAIL EAMES, SAYYESHAA SAIGAL NR / 119 mins / Action, Thriller / E+

JUNG-EUN LEE, JAE-YOUNG HAN, PG-13 / 84 mins / Crime, Drama / E+

Lebuhraya Ke Neraka

AWIE, KHIR RAHMAN, SHAHZ JASZLE, PEKIN IBRAHIM PG-13 / 100 mins / Thriller, Drama / E+

EUROPEAN

Remember The Flavor

TARRA BUDIMAN, SAHIRA ANJANI NR / 92 mins / Romance / E+

德布西森林 / Forêt Debussy GWEI LUN-MEI, LU YI-CHING

TAMIL

NR / 94 mins / Drama / E+

Crash Test Aglaé Desolasi

SYAMSUL YUSOF, BELLA DALLY, JALALUDDIN HASSAN PG-13 / 111 mins / Drama, Fantasy, Sci-Fi / E+

Salawaku

KARINA SALIM, RAIHAANUN, ELKO KASTANYA , JFLOW MATULESSY NR / 82 mins / Drama / E+

பைரவா / Bairavaa 记忆大师 / Battle Of Memories HUANG BO, XU JINGLEI, DUAN YIHONG, YANG ZISHAN NR / 119 mins / Crime, Sci-fi, Thriller / E+

VIJAY, KEERTHY SURESH PG / 119 mins / Action / E+

காற்று வெளியிட / Amidst The Air

ADITI RAO HYDARI, SHRADDHA SRINATH NR / 146 mins / Romance / E+

TAGALOG

மாநகரம் / Metropolis

Apa DosaKu: The Sybil Kathigasu Story ELAINE DALY, ZAHIRIL ADZIM, PETER DAVIS, BETO KUSYAIRY NR / / 120 mins / Drama / E+

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我在故宫修文物 / Masters

Can’t Help Falling In Love DANIEL PADILLA, KATHRYN BERNARDO PG-13 / 119 mins / Romance / E+

In The Forbidden City

WANG JIN, QU FENG, WANG YOULIANG, JI DONGGE NR / 86 mins / Documentary / E+

INDIA HAIR, JULIE DEPARDIEU, YOLANDE MOREAU French / NR / / 85 mins / Comedy / F, E+

Un Paese Quasi Perfetto / An Almost Perfect Town

FABIO VOLO, SILVIO ORLANDO, CARLO BUCCIROSSO Italian / NR / / 92 mins / Comedy / I, E+

Wilde Maus / Wild Mouse

SUNDEEP KISHAN, REGINA CASSANDRA NR / 137 mins / Action, Drama, Thriller / E+

JOSEF HADER, PIA HIERZEGGER German / NR / / 103 mins / Comedy, Crime / G, E+

பாஹுபலி / The One With Strong Arms

Carpinteros / Woodpeckers

RANA DAGGUBATI, ANUSHKA SHETTY NR / 159 mins / Action, Adventure, Drama / E+

JEAN JEAN, JUDITH RODRÍGUEZ Spanish / NR / / 106 mins / Drama, Romance / ES, E+

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TV

TV HIGHLIGHTS

COMEDY

DRAMA

KIDS

People Of Earth S1 / S2

Sleepy Hollow S2

Hi-5

WYATT CENAC, LUKA JONES, ALICE WETTERLUND S1 & S2 each 4 Episodes / 30 mins each

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It’s Always Sunny in Philadelphia S12 Season 12 opens with a musical episode, in which the Gang appears African-American in the mirror and in everyone else’s eyes. They must find a way to reverse the spell while coming face-to-face with the prejudice and discrimination that comes without the privilege of being white.

4 Episodes / 30 mins each / Comedy / E

TOM MISON, NICOLE BEHARIE, LYNDIE GREENWOOD 6 Episodes / / 60 mins each

6 Episodes / 30 mins each

BoboiBoy S3 1 Episode / 30 mins

Fresh Off The Boat S3

RANDALL PARK, CONSTANCE WU, HUDSON YANG 8 Episodes / / 30 mins each

Supernatural S11

JARED PADALECKI, JENSEN ACKLES, JIM BEAVER 7 Episodes / / 60 mins each

Bobby And Bill

2 Episodes / 30 mins each

Mom S4

Arrow S5

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia S11 / 12

Scream Queens S2

ANNA FARIS, ALLISON JANNEY 16 Episodes / / 30 mins each

Arrow S5 In Season 5, the lives of the ‘Arrow’ team spiral out of control after the loss of Laurel. Oliver is encouraged

by Felicity to build a new team after Diggle and Thea’s departure. Oliver initially takes to the streets solo to protect Star City’s citizens but as Prometheus grows stronger, Oliver relents and brings new recruits into the fold. The new team struggles with trust issues but soon finds its momentum and focus in bringing down Prometheus.

7 Episodes / 60 mins each / Drama / E

S11 & S12 each 4 Episodes / each

/ 30 mins

Modern Family S7 4 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each

Pretty Little Liars S7 5 Episodes /

The Big Bang Theory S10 6 Episodes / 30 mins each

4 Episodes /

11 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each

4 Episodes / 60 mins each 7 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each

/ 30 mins each

/ 30 mins each

5 Episodes / 30 mins

Last Man Standing S6 / 30 mins

Powerless S1

6 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each

5 Episodes / 60 mins each

Lethal Weapon S1 7 Episodes / 60 mins each 5 Episodes /

Lucifer S1

6 Episodes / 60 mins each

Containment S1 6 Episodes / 60 mins each

Riverdale S1

Roadies S1

/ 30 mins each

The Librarians S1 3 Episodes / 30 mins each

2 Episodes / 30 mins each

/ 60 mins each

Sullivan & Son S3

/ 30 mins each

Didi & Friends

Empire S3

Time After Time S1

4 Episodes /

2 Episodes / 30 mins each

Animal Kingdom S1

5 Episodes / 30 mins 6 Episodes /

Linkers: Secret Codes

Famous In Love S1

The Grinder S1

5 Episodes /

2 Episodes / 30 mins each

Gotham S3

Prison Break S4

12 Episodes / 30 mins each

The Garfield Show

/ 60 mins each

Trial & Error S1

2 Broke Girls S6

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Blindspot S2

4 Episodes / 30 mins each

5 Episodes /

2 Episodes / 30 mins each / Kids / E

5 Episodes /

New Girl S6

Claws S1

The Garfield Show Based on the comic strip, Garfield is a lazy, lasagneloving tabby cat, who lives life on his own terms.

Follow him on his adventures as he explores what’s right and what’s wrong together with his owner Jon, his girlfriend Liz, Odie, the dog, Nermal and other lovable characters.

STEPHEN AMELL, KATIE CASSIDY 7 Episodes / / 60 mins each

Cam & Leon

3 Episodes / 30 mins each

5 Episodes / 60 mins each 5 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each

Legends Of Tomorrow S1 5 Episodes / 60 mins each

Major Crimes S5 5 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each

Prisoner Zero

5 Episodes / 30 mins each

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TV

HINDI

MALAY

CHINESE

LIFESTYLE

SOUNDSTAGE

Kuch Kisse Kuch Kahaniyan With RJ Anmol

Animal Conservatory In Malaysia: Malayan Tiger Sanctuary

Let’s Cycle: Trip To Tasik Raban, Perak

Rachel Khoo's Cosmopolitan Cook

Vincent Boucher In Recital

Foodie Blogger: Selangor

Saturday Kitchen: Best Bites (Best Of)

Scandinavian 360

Metropolis: Bali, Indonesia

Yaar Mera Superstar S2: Badshah & Lauren Gotlieb The Kapil Sharma Show Ep50 ETC Bollywood Business: Tanishq Baagchi & Siddharth Mahadevan

JAPANESE Petting Zoos In Malaysia: The Sumatran Rhino Makan Angin

Mad Markets: Barcelona 5 Rencah 5 Rasa: Leftovers

TAMIL

Bazaar Treasures Of The Islamic World: Jordan, Nigeria, Turkey Globe Trekker Around The World: Xi'an to Kasghar: China

Jetlag: Food For Picnic The Streets 2: Prague

Celebrity Style Story #87 Megan Fox

女くどき飯 / Wine, Dine

And Woo Me

ホクサイと飯さえあれば /

The Meal With Hokusai

Bazaar Delhi And Rajasthan: India Hi5: Song Of The Week 2017 Enrich Brand Video

KOREAN

NATURAL WORLD

Jalan-Jalan Makan Angin: Pulau Pinang

Majalah 3: Luka Luka Kinabalu

3대천왕 / Nation’s Big 3 정글의 법칙 / Law Of The

Jungle

SHOWBIZ

Celebrity Style Story: Kate Beckinsale Surabaya Singapore

Hollywood Rewind: Actors Working Hollywood Rewind: Tom Hanks

Take A Break!

Satay With Rhys William

RELIGIOUS

Challenge Tomorrow

Masterchef Poh

Jejak Rasul As-Salam

Curious

MAVCOM

Ulama Nusantara

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Globe Trekker: South Atlantic Globe Trekker: Antarctica

State Of Sport Ep4

FRENCH

World's Best Dives IATA Awareness United For Wildlife

TRAVEL

Namma Ooru Connexion: Coimbatore Final

SCIENCE & TECH

Robbie Fowler: Liverpool Wishlist Ep7

Majalah 3: Irama Bunyi Kenyalang Di Hutan Konkrit

கலக்க ப�ோவது யாரு / Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru Ep20

State Of Sport: Ep8 Sapok Biki Sami Hyypiä: Liverpool

Ke Jepun Ke Kita?

Bollywood Express: Sensation Shah Rukh Khan

Anbudan DD: The Modest Star, Vijay Sethupathi

SPORTS

Festivals: Rai 1, 2 Bakar: Kulim, Kedah

Adhu Idhu Yedhu: Dose Of Craziness

First Class: Hainan

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Waiting Lounge

BUSINESS

HISTORY Empire Builders: Kings Of Europe Part 1 Empire Builders: Moslem Empires: Ottomans, Mughals and Moors

French Master Of Beer Mercantour National Park

ARABIC

The Last King Of Burma Travelling In The 70s: The Road Of Freedom The Story Of Coffee: The Drink That Changed America

Ahmed Dedat: Man With A Mission: Ep1

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AUDIO ON DEMAND

AUDIO HIGHLIGHTS

THE HITS

MEMORIES

LIGHT & EASY

including... Kesha, Skinny Living, Grizzly Bear, Gang of Youths, The Script, Foster The People, Arcade Fire (above), Cage The Elephant, Calvin Harris, Transviolet, kirstin

including... Bic Runga (above), The Manhattans, George Michael, Earth, Wind & Fire, Kenny Loggins, Carole King, Paul Simon, Barry Manilow, Manic Street Preachers, Westlife

including... Bob Dylan (above), Vancouver Sleep Clinic, Mild High Club, Omar Kamal, The Fray, Cliff Richard, Jeff Buckley, The Piano Guys, Above & Beyond, Barry Gibb, Barbra Streisand

CLUB

CLASSICAL

COUNTRY

including... Makoto, Bonobo (above), DJ Shadow, RAC, Nu:Logic, Leftfield, Roland Tings, Pote, Cosmic Gate, Lisa Stansfield, Lane 8, Shapeshifter NZ, Fred V & Grafix, Boom Jinx

including... The Great Luciano Pavarotti (above), Olga Peretyatko, Yo-Yo Ma, Khatia Buniatishvili, 2CELLOS, Amy Dickson, Francesco Grillo, West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Asher Fisch

including... Luke Combs (above), Tammy Wynette, Brad Paisley, Rodney Crowell, Nikki Lane, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Ward Thomas, Dolly Parton, Jake Owen, The Highwaymen, Cam

KIDS

MALAY

WORLD

including... Little Feet Music (above), Roshan Treasuriwala, Annabelle Ferro, My Little Pony, The Wiggles, John Field, Bananas In Pyjamas, Jane Sheldon & Teddy Tahu Rhodes, Nay Nay

including... Malique, Altimet (above), iamNEETA, Ifa Raziah, Ziana Zain, Jacyln Victor, Wings, The Prism, Alif Satar, Aishah, Aliff Aziz, Gerhana Ska Cinta, Klangit, Noh Salleh, Bunkface

including... AkashA (above), Julio Iglesias, Meklit, Quarter Street, Quantic & Nidia Gongora, Somi, Prince Royce, Lakuta, Alena Murang, Corciolli, Humood Alkhuder, Celtic Thunder, Santana

INDONESIA

RELAX

SOUNDTRACKS

including... Isyana Sarasvati (above), Rendy Pandugo, Astrid, Gita Gutawa, Judika, Sheila On 7, SO7 Hits Vol. 1, Hati & Cinta, Galih & Ratna (OMPS)

including... Sleep Music (above), Fiona Joy, Sherry Finzer, Yanni, Yiruma, Jennifer Defrayne, Carl Weingarten,Holistic Yoga, Music To Relax To, Music To Sleep By

including... War For The Planet Of The Apes (OMPS) (above), Tulip Fever (OMPS), John Williams & Steven Spielberg: The Ultimate Collection, Veeram - Macbeth (OMPS)

Malaysian rapper, record producer, lyricist and composer Malique’s hip hop album TKO: Pejamkan Mata is playing onboard this month. Going Places caught up with the talented musician for a chat.

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When did you know you wanted to be a musician?

After important people started saying my self-written demos were not bad at all, and that I should try doing music professionally.

Who has inspired you to become the successful artist you are today?

I was inspired by multi-millionaire idol rappers on one side and loyal fans on the other.

What is your song writing process like?

I start with a good beat, then I find a nice hook for the chorus.

Then I finish up with three 16 bar rap verses.

What inspired you when you wrote the album TKO: Pejamkan Mata?

The things that happened around me in the seven years it took to complete the album. Mostly my own growth as a person, husband and father.

You are known to be a perfectionist. Do you see this as a strength or weakness?

Both. A strength because at the end of the day, the final product will definitely be good. A weakness because the process takes longer and it's more tedious just to get things right.

Where do you see yourself 10 years from now?

Ten years from now I see myself producing music for other Malaysian artists in a studio on my private island.

Any word of advice for someone who wants to make it in the music industry here?

Don't write the type of songs that you hear on the radio. Write the type of songs that you want people to hear on the radio.

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AUDIO ON DEMAND + RADIO CHANNELS + E-LEARNING

including... They've Got The Moves: Suriya (above), Harris Jayaraj, Summer Acoustic – Tamil, Commando 2, Dora (OMPS), Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga, Tamil Beats, MS. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Thodari, Kaatru Veliyidai

HINDI

CANTONESE

including... Sandy Lam (above), Danny Summer, Ashia, Lil Ashes, Edmond Tong, Phil Lam, Leon Lai, Cass Phang, Ekin Cheng, Jason Chan, Angela Pang, GEM Tang

CHART TOPPERS

MALAY HITS

including... Rag'n'Bone Man, Miley Cyrus, Guy Sebastian, Rachel Platten, Grace VanderWaal, Snakehips & Anne-Marie, London Grammar, Kalpee, CNCO & Little Mix, Pink, A$AP Mob feat. A$AP Rocky, A$AP Ferg, A$AP Nast, A$AP Twelvyy & A$AP Ant, Fifth Harmony, Izzy Bizu

including... Aliff Aziz, Adira, Isyana Sarasvati, Jonathan Tse, Terry, Altimet feat.

The Kawan Band, Rendy Pandugo, Soulvibe, Sam Nuhair, Hafiz Hamidun, Shila Amzah, Hazama

HOSTED BY BEN LOH

ROCK ARENA

HOSTED BY JAY SHELDON

KOREAN

including... T-Series Mixtape (above), Dear Zindagi, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Yours Truly Pritam, Seeta Aur Geeta, Noor, To My Valentine (Punjabi Love Songs), 50 Glorious Musical Years (The Complete Works)

including... J_ust (above), Be.A, Year7 Class1, Flowing, Minzy, WA$$UP, Soo-Bong Shim, EXID, Jung Dongha & Oh Jun Sung, Crayon Pop, Royal Pirates, Rhythmking, Leaves Black

MANDARIN

JAPANESE

including... J Roddy Watson & the Business, Heart, Cage The Elephant, Motorhead, Jefferson Airplane, Big Thief, Nothing But Thieves, Arcade Fire, The Clash, Santana, Aerosmith, Alice Cooper, The Belligerents, Fleetwood Mac

GOLDEN ERA

HOSTED BY RICHARD LA FABER

including... Bill Medley & Jennifer Warnes, George Michael, Donell Jones, Dolly Parton, Bonnie Tyler, Bay City Rollers, Deniece Williams, Miami Sound Machine, Michael Jackson, TLC, SWV, Whitney Houston, Bob Dylan Billy Paul, Billy Ocean

JAZZ

HOSTED BY BRAD POWER

including... Jeff Chang (above), Joshua Jin, Jolin Tsai, Luo Tian Yi, Kiki, J.Sheon, Crispy, Kit Chan, Wei Jen Yuan, Xue Zhi Qian, Chris Wang, Victor Wong, Evan Yo Ocean Ou, Eric Chou, Eve Ai, Coco Lee

COMEDY

including... Jonathan Winters, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Bob Elliott & Ray Goulding, George Carlin, Bocey, Guy Noble

JAZZ

including... Jack DeJohnette, Larry Grenadier, John Medeski & John Scofield, Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Cameron Graves, Gabin, Bria Skonberg, Hugh Coltman, Flabby, Julia Fordham, Dhaffer Youssef, Till Bronner

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including... LiSA (above), Mika Nakashima, Kousuke Atari, ClariS, X JAPAN, Sekai No Owari

R&B

including... Johnny Jenkins, Charlie Wilson, Gabriel Garzon-Montano, Tuxedo, Alicia Keys, Usher, Solange, Craig David, Izzy Bizzu, Maxwell, Stan Walker, Jennifer Hudson, Prince Royce, Miguel, Ciara

NASYID

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

including... John Handy, Kenny Burrell, Maynard Ferguson, Stan Getz, Milt Jackson & Hubert Laws, Philippe Saisse Trio, Jack DeJohnette, Larry Grenadier, John Medeski & John Scofield, The J.J. Johnson Quintet, Sean Jones, Stacey Kent

HOSTED BY SURAYA BORHAN

including... Jubin Nautiyal, Prakriti Kakar, Pritam, Shahid Mallya Feat. Pragya Dasgupta, Amit Trivedi, Tochi Raina, Amitabh Bhattacharya, Raman Mahadevan, Sachin Jigar, Shreya Ghoshal, Tochi Raina, Pooran Sisters, Neha Kakkar, Mohd. Irfan, Voctronica, Diplo, Mohit Chauhan, Nikhita Gandhi, Diljit Dosanjh, Neeti Mohan, Panjabi Hit Squad, Dev Negi, Sunidhi Chauhan, A.R. Rahman, Srinivas

Some learning tools only available on selected routes.

MALAY CLASSICS

including... Broery Marantika & Ning Baizura, Erra Fazira, Man Bai, Azharina, Ibnor Riza, M. Shariff, Sweet Charity, Wow, Aishah, A. Ramli

MANDARIN MIX

HOSTED BY CHONG HUEY LING

including... G.E.M. 鄧紫棋, Karen Mok 莫文蔚, A-Lin 黃麗玲, Ivyan 嚴藝丹, Vanness Wu 吳建豪, Paige Su 蘇珮卿, GALA 樂隊, Bell Yu Tian 宇田, Joshua Jin 金貴晟, Princess Ai Tai 戴愛玲, Chris Yu 游鴻明"

KOREAN

HOSTED BY ELLEN HAN

including... VIXX, Park Boram & Basick, Huh Gak, Real Girls Project, Park Sang Min, EXID, Park Hyungsik, Park Seojun, Hyolyn, ALi feat. Lim Changjung

Holy Quran

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

Berlitz® Word Traveler

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

JAPANESE

HOSTED BY K AORU SATO

including... Misia, Sekai No Owari, Mika Nakashima x Miliyah Kato, Utada Hikaru, Mica 3 Chu, Orange Pekoe, L'Arc-en-Ciel, Survive Said The Prophet, Mirei, Sid

b-wise™ (A380 only)

NASYID HINDI RHYTHMS

E-LEARNING

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

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TAMIL

including... Sami Yusuf, Fatin, Safe Adam, Amy Mastura, Gita Gutawa, Hafiz Hamidun, Black feat.

Rabbani, Muhammed Yaseen Mohamed, The Mikraj

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

AGHANI ARABBIYAH HOSTED by Mona Jasman

including... Adnan Breesm, Menna Aatya, Basel Al Aziz, The5, Yehya Swais, El Dakhlaweya, Baraa Al Owaid, Murad Shareef, Mehad Hamad, Ahmed Al Mansouri

Soundview Executive Book Summaries (A380 only)

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

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

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HANDSET INSTRUCTIONS

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1. BOOSTING TRADE (From left) Selangor State Senior Executive Councillor for Investment, Industry & Commerce, SME & Transportation Dato’ Teng Chang Khim with Chief Minister of Selangor Dato’ Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali and Chief Executive Officer of Invest Selangor Berhad Dato’ Hasan Azhari Idris at the launch of the inaugural Selangor International Business Summit 2017. The 10-day event was a platform for hundreds of local and international businesses to network, showcase their products and gain inspiration from notable speakers and personalities.

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2. LUCKY 25

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Twenty-five lucky shoppers were treated to the ride of their lives by Malaysia Airports Holding Berhad as part of its 25th anniversary campaign. The winners of the KUL Dad Campaign were driven around the Sepang International Circuit in supercars that included Lamborghinis, Ferraris and Porsches. Shoppers who shop at participating retail outlets at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport stand to win a Lamborghini Huracan Spyder and other prizes worth RM2.5 million (USD600,000).

The campaign ends this month.

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3. FRENCH LUXURY Members of the public and Cartier fans were privy to an opulent showcase at the La Panthère de Cartier exhibition in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur recently, Cartier’s largest showcase in Malaysia since 2011. Featuring 28 painstakingly preserved pieces from the Cartier archives, accompanied by other contemporary creations, the exhibition paid tribute to the iconic feline of the Maison, the panther, with a fascinating display of over 150 years of history and craftsmanship.

4. CELEBRATING A MILESTONE Braun Büffel Managing Director Christiane Brunk (centre) and UNICEF Head of Fundraising and Partnerships Richard Beighton (second from right) were with Braun Büffel senior management at the brand’s 130th anniversary celebrations in Kuala Lumpur recently. The event saw the launching of the Buffel Art Project in Malaysia to raise funds and awareness for UNICEF and the Southeast Asia Primary Learning Metrics Assessment Programme.

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