y a d h t r i B Happy ! E L Y T S E F I L S E V A W & A HUGE THANK YOU to all our readers and supporters, without whom WAVES Lifestyle magazine would not be where it is today. A huge thanks also goes out to the entire team who has carried the magazine on their rock solid shoulders. We hope to continue receiving all your love throughout the rest of the journey as well. From a monthly to a bi-monthly magazine with a steady online following on Facebook and on our website, we have come far for a one-year old baby. Please continue to support the True Soul Entertainment team and we hope to produce even better material for your reading pleasure in the near future. Cheers!
WAVES HELLO! EDITOR IN CHIEF suresh kumar edeysuresh@waveslifestyle.com EDITOR manisha dhalani editor@waveslifestyle.com SUB EDITOR priya manikam DESIGNER awie bavani ratnam WRITERS ahmad fadzli maisarah nurul syazwani ismail sharifah fazzeleen (flare pte ltd) thePiedPiper zaki yamani zakaria (jbcool.com) CONTRIBUTORS avenue flair azni samdin (flare boutique) hinna belani (diamond chefs) ibu vas nancy hoque (sixteenr.com) PHOTOS bankai pix click chapter photography nicholas vincent redisnapz vishnu dev (reel studio) google images morguefile stockfreeimages
*puts on party hat* It’s our birthday month! WAVES Lifestyle has come a long way since our launch on the 16th of July, 2011 at KSL City Mall, Johor. Remember the suprise dance performances, the contest, the goodies and all? If you weren’t there, it’s okay! Because you’re here reading this today and just for that, we are truly grateful. In conjunction with our first year anniversary and the celebration months approaching fast, we proudly bring to you our July/August issue with COLOURS as the theme. Summer is all-year round in this part of the world, but that doesn’t mean we don’t want to celebrate its vibrant colours. Check out our awesome tips in stories that will help brighten up your life. We also have a colourful spread of scarves that will add a zing to your wardrobe when you celebrate Hari Raya with your friends and loved ones. On top of that, how can we forget our favourite past time - food? Check out the feature on waffle ice-creams, and try out the mouth-watering recipes that are sure to make you crave for more. The WAVES Lifestyle team would also like to wish all our Muslim readers a blessed Ramadhan and Hari Raya. To all our readers, we thank you for your support and hope your love for us grows as we do. Best wishes,
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Contents 06 HAPPENINGS FASHION 09 Updates 12 sixteenR Scarf Collection 16 20 21 23
FEATURE Jazz Up Your Office Attire What Colour Do You Want? What Is Your Personality Colour? Interview: Turning Dreams Into Reality
RECIPE 24 Ayam Masak Merah 25 Rainbow Cupcakes
08 F&B 26 Serve Up: Waffles Ice Cream TRAVEL 28 Nature’s Finest (Taman Negara Johor Endau Rompin) 31 TECH 32 EMPOWERING LIFESTYLE 34 MUSIC 36 MOTIVATION 37 CALENDAR 38 CLASSIFIEDS
WAVES HAPPENINGS
The 5th Sultan Ahmad Shah International Eco Challenge
Photos by Bankai Pix
The 5th Sultan Ahmad Shah International Eco Challenge (Sastiec) held in Pulau Tioman, Pahang on the 12th of May, was a drilling marathon event that was truly a test for the fittest. The 38km course consisting of 10km on the road and 28km in the thick virgin forest of Tioman had participants from the army and police, students, seasoned adventure racers from around the country and foreign runners all the way from Kenya, Singapore, America, United Kingdom and New Zealand. The Kenyan’s dominated the race from start to end, finishing the entire course in less than three hours. Saleh Abdullah was the only Malaysian runner in the top ten, finishing in sixth place. In the international female category, Nooramelia Musa (Malaysia) was the champion, with a time of 3:32:18 seconds. Many runners were unable to finish the race due to the strenuous nature of the course but rushing through obstacles of trees, branches of thorns, dead woods, and bushes made all participants true hardcore enthusiast nonetheless.
ISKANDAR MALAYSIA YOUTH FESTIVAL Photos by Nicholas Vincent
The Iskandar Malaysia Youth Festival held between the 17th and 20th of May was a one of a kind youth gathering with festivities stretching out throughout JB from Plaza Angsana, Danga City Mall, Dataran Bandaraya, Kompleks Belia & Sukan Larkin, Kompleks Sukan Indahpura Kulai, and Taman Merdeka and Hutan Bandar Mutiara Rini. In conjunction with National Youth Day, Johor State Youth & Sports Department organised the event alongside Iskandar Regional Development Authority (IRDA) with hopes of bringing out an estimated 100,000 youths to partake in the festivities in order to promote unity and encourage beneficial activities among youth in Malaysia. Although the target of 100,000 youths was not met, the festival did manage to bring out a large crowd and with all the youth themed activities like graffiti tagging and dance performances, JB is now once again becoming a hip and trendy town for youngsters. WAVES 06
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COUPLES ENJOY WEDDING SHOW Photos courtesy of Flare Pte Ltd
Couples were treated to a fantastic time at the International Wedding Show 2012 held on the 6th of May 2012 in The Pines, Singapore. Not only were they able to find resources via the exhibits to plan their upcoming weddings, they were also treated to talks, contests and various performances. Some of the interesting exhibits that couples were given the chance to check out included henna artists, cake decorators, caterers, jewelers, bridal wear, bridal bouquets, and much more. WAVES Lifestyle would like to congratulate Flare Pte Ltd for the amazing turn up and well planned show.
LASALLE “Avant Premiere 2012”
Photos by students from The Puttnam School of Film Graduation for 21 students from The Puttnam School of Film at LASALLE College of the Arts was not a normal robe-wearing, certificate-collecting occasion. These young filmmakers from the BA (Hons) Film Programme Class of 2012 were given the chance to showcase their films during an Avant Premiere held at The Cathay, Singapore on the 22nd of May, 2012. The event, which started off with a speech by Mr Gisli Snaer, Head of The Puttnam School of Film, saw a full house of invited guests and members of the media. The eight thesis films, namely That’s Wicked, Flutter, Together, Kasambahay, The Fountains, Kasih, Marionette Song and Cluster, kept the audience entertained with both laughter and sobs. Highlights of the night included a light hearted documentary on beatboxing (That’s Wicked) by writer, director and editor Joy Lee, Flutter – a psychological drama with heart-racing sound effects by director and editor Sivaraj Pragasm, as well as tear jearking stories in the films The Fountains (directed by William Liew) and Kasih (directed by Mildred Chia). Great job, guys! WAVES 07
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SWEDISH CUISINE AT ITS BEST!
Photos courtesy of Fika Swedish Cafe and Bistro WAVES Lifestyle team was invited to the launch of Fika Swedish Cafe and Bistro’s second outlet in Singapore on the 30th of May, 2012. Following the opening of their first branch in Arab Street three years ago, Fika launched its second branch at Millenia Walk, which features all the Swedish signature dishes the cafe is known for, as well as several new additions. Some of the delights that we tasted included juicy meatballs and Tunnbrödsrulle - a classic Swedish thin bread roll with mashed potatoes, grilled sausage, fried shallots, boston gurka and tomato/chili sauce - all as delicious as they sound! The décor for the new Fika – which means gathering with friends and family over coffee in Swedish – is comfortable, with cozy, clean, naturally-lit interiors. Visit Fika at #01-20 Millenia Walk, 9 Raffles Boulevard or 257 Beach Road, Singapore. Fika is a halal certified cafe and bistro.
TAJ EXPRESS: Love has a new address Photos courtesy of De Ideaz Pte Ltd
2000 extravagant costumes, 1500 accessories, 42 artistes, 7 shows, 1 venue. That and a whole lot of excitement was showcased during the world premiere of Bollywood musical extravaganza - Taj Express. The show, held from the 6th to 10th of June at the Esplanade Theatre saw a joyous amalgamation of hip Bollywood styles and traditional Indian art forms. Produced and directed by Shruti Merchant and choreographed by internationally acclaimed Bollywood choreographer Vaibhavi Merchant, this sister-team has successfully wowed audiences by creatively showcasing Incredible India, as we know it, in a totally new light. On top of elaborate costumes, beautiful sets, an energetic dance troop and talented young performers, the musical is about an everyday boy and girl and the events that take place along their journey on the Taj Express. A beautifully woven story filled with great song and dance, Bollywood style, Taj Express definitely mesmerised audience members. WAVES 08
WAVES FASHION
HushLush Makeover @ Inglot Photos by Nicholas Vincent
Held at JB City Square on the 17th of June, this makeover, jointly organised by Kamini Pillay (HushLush Hair & Makeup; www.facebook.com/ hushlushhairandmakeup) and Inglot Asia aimed to promote both party’s products in JB. Two live model mannequins, namely Ms Zaphyrah and Ms Kavita Sonapal Kaur were seen walking around the Inglot branch, posing and promoting the products to customers and fans who dropped by for a visit to the store on the event day. Prior to the event, a mini contest took place on the HushLush Hair & Makeup page and 3 lucky fans namely Wati, Renu and Indrea won a free makeover by Kamini (Owner of HushLush Hair & Makeup) and her assistant Jayashre who used Inglot products on the winners.
VANITYTROVE’S BEAUTIFUL SURPRISES! Photos courtesy of VanityTrove
VanityTrove has already created much excitement from the ladies in Singapore with its monthly beauty subscription service. Within two months of its launch, VanityTrove has now expanded to reach out to the beautiful people of Malaysia! Here’s how it works: 1) Sign up at www.VanityTrove.com 2) Subscribe to receive the month’s edition in advance for only RM$60/- (inclusive of packing, shipping and handling fees). You can also subscribe for 3 months, 6 months or 1 year in a row and score credits on your VanityTab. 3) Receive the troves hand-delivered to you and enjoy the beautiful surprises within it! What better way to put a smile on your face? Visit www.VanityTrove.com today!
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EYEWEAR HOLDERS FOR YOU? Photos courtesy of Sarah Pozzi
Sarah Pozzi, an elegant new line of eyewear holders, focuses on constantly launching innovative designs; combining functionality with dazzling and chic creations that reflect the brand’s unique heritage. Sarah PozziTM is a mix of timeless design and practicality which has been brought to life through the use of exclusive materials and vibrant colours, designed and combined by the company’s Creative Director, Sarah Pozzi. Her new line, Remember MeTM, Sarah Pozzi has taken her proven talent from jewellery design and combined it with a functional solution by creating graceful and stylish eyewear holders that provide an elegant solution to keeping glasses handy. Remember MeTM makes an ideal gift, as it is reasonably priced, and will bring forward emotions that will last a life time. For more information, visit www.sarahpozzi.com.
LADIES, EMBRACE YOUR CURVES! Photos courtesy of Kaylene
Kaylene is dedicated to creating apparels for fashionconscious women in Singapore who embrace their curves today. Owner Kayde Yeo aims to cater to the needs of plus-sized ladies who love to dress well and appreciates the fine detail, quality fabric and exclusivity of an outfit. The label is a perfect combination of high fashion chic and urban street sleek from size UK14 to UK22. Each design strives to promote exclusivity and is produced in limited quantities. Each and every piece of Kaylene designs is designed to make a statement for each and every curvaceous girl. Kaylene’s apparels are a combination of casual city chic, fresh and feminine and last but not least, simple yet distinct. The end result creates an individual who is always well put together and always aptly dressed for any occasion! Visit Kaylene at 14 Scotts Road Far East Plaza #04-16, Singapore or visit www.facebook.com/Kayleneonline. Kaylene’s apparels can also be found on ZALORA.
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Wishing all our Muslim readers a blessed Ramadhan! ction s to view the amazing scarf colle Flip through the next few page om) that will be perfect for the from sixteenR (www.sixteenR.c upcoming Hari Raya Season! Scarves & Photography: sixteenR Makeup: Wardah Cosmetics Model: Muslimah Beauty Resty WAVES 11
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Charity scarf; $19.99 Pretty V Bright; $14.99
• Micro Flower Print Dress by Etrican - etrican.com (Organic Cotton), S$39 • Necklace by ATGAB allthingsgreenandbeautiful. com - (made from fabric of disposed handbags), S$59 • Clutch by ATGAB allthingsgreenandbeautiful. com - (made from fabric of disposed handbags), S$89
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Black and coins; $14.99 Sunflower; $14.99
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Coco Arabic; $19.99 Pretty V Bright; $14.99 Farmer Chic; $19.99
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Barcode; $24.99 I <3 Cashmere; $69.99
Jazz Up Your Office Attire! By Priya Manikam
W
hen we think of a courtroom or law firm, the colours that come to mind are usually black and white, white and grey, more blacks, and more grey! Although it is no mourning session or funeral, this sombre colour palette has become “normal”, acceptable and appropriate colours when choosing clothes. The colours itself represents neutrality, professionalism as well as indicate the seriousness of matters being presented. Imagine walking into a murder-case courtroom clad à la “Ally Mc-Beal” with garish coloured outfits and short skirts. Doing so will cause nothing more than distract a judge and at the same time show clear disregard of court decorum. In the book, Law as Culture, by Kathy Laster (p.307), “a low cut floral dress conveys sexual messages that detract from the sense of the authority the woman is meant to carry as an agent of legality.” An Australian Chief Justice added that, “woman should not wear bright colours in court because it has been observed that they “did not” do as good a job as those adhering to sombre colours favoured by court dress”. Case closed! However, despite all that has been said, we do not mean that you must don sombre colours beyond the courtroom. In some firms, if there are no major presentations to make and no important clients to meet, abiding by stringent colour codes is not always necessary. Some law firms even extend the freedom allowing lawyers to dress casually on Fridays. Therefore, colour wise, a lawyer’s fashion life is not really that depressing!
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WAVES FEATURE Meanwhile, what about other professionals? Doctors, for one, wear white because it’s universally recognised. Plus, it creates an image of purity and calmness. Let’s face it, most of us feel anxious when about to visit the doctor especially when feeling a little under the weather or in suspense of whatever news they will convey. So, when you see a doctor in the white coat and clear voice, the nerves tends to be a tad more calmed. There have been writings where it is found that patients feel more confident and are more able to communicate with doctors who don the professional-looking white coats. The recognition, symbolism and formality afforded by a white coat may enhance communication and facilitate the doctor-patient relationship. Lastly, there’s the common topic of office wear. What’s appropriate, you may ask? There are many articles and books that show what you should or should not wear. The saying goes that “the first impression is always the lasting impression”, so what you wear at work should mean business and not send off the wrong signals. A level of professionalism is needed when choosing office wear. By
doing so, you can get adequate respect and will be treated more seriously simply by the way you dress. From there, you, too, might be more motivated to deliver better work. Experts say that one of the biggest fashion mistakes a woman makes is to show too much cleavage! In a business environment, such fashion faux pas can be distracting and regarded as inappropriate. Women in high level positions who dressing scantily, (with plunging necklines and a tooshort miniskirt) also tends to be viewed as less competent regardless of their skills. What then, is safe and appropriate? Depending on the type of business, and the fact that women are not obligated to dress like men, tailored suits, or knee-length skirts with a sharp-looking blazer are excellent options for corporate offices. Shift dresses, button-down collared shirts and colourful silk blouses with scarves as accessories are also feminine yet office-appropriate. Soft colours in shades of light blue, lilac, pink, white and floral are often deemed appropriate for a typical office-job rather than solid or outrageously bold colours.
“A level of professionalism is needed when choosing office wear. By doing so, you can get adequate respect and will be treated more seriously simply by the way you dress.”
Office attire ideas by
Model, Rachel Tan, is wearing the following items: Red Jacket Blouse; $129 Black & Red Dress; $129 Elastic Belt; $39 Necklace; $5
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Flare Boutique
Model, Nur Sha, is wearing the following items: Yellow jacket; $89 Grey Alibaba Pants; $129 White Laced Inner top; $49 White Chain Necklace; $39
designed by Azni Samdin
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WAVES FEATURE
What r u o l o c do you want? W
hat is colour? It was only in 1666 that an English scientist discovered when pure white light passes through a prism, it separates into visible colours. Thanks to Sir Isaac Newton, that knowledge about colours is now known to us all. With knowledge of colour, studies have been conducted to observe the connection between certain colours and our brain’s response towards it. For instance, the colours blue, purple and green are categorised as ‘cool’ colours which give off a calming effect but can also brings to mind feelings of sadness or indifference. Colours red, orange and yellow are regarded as ‘warm’ colours as they can evoke emotions ranging from feelings of warmth and comfort, to feelings of anger and even hostility! Colours have been used in therapy since Egyptian times. Ancient Indian and Chinese civilisations have been known to infuse colours into spiritual healing too. Now, in modern times, the colours of placebo pills have been reported to be a variable factor determining the placebo pill’s effectiveness. It was discovered that "hotcoloured" pills working better as stimulants and "coolcoloured" pills working better as depressants!
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The whole logic behind colour psychology is rather simple. What it does is to apply mood altering techniques. Skeptics argue that the effects of colour vary between cultures and societies thus concluding studies based on colour psychology are mere exaggerations. However, the fact remains that colours do indeed have the capacity to affect a person’s mind even for a split second. This alone, is proof that colour can affect a person’s thoughts or emotions. Some instances of cultural nuances with regards to colour can be seen by comparing varying societies and cultures. For example, white is the colour representing death in Chinese culture, yet in Brazil, the colour is purple. Yellow is sacred to Chinese, but is a signifier of sadness in Greece or a representative of jealousy in France. Meanwhile, in North America, the colour of jealousy is not yellow but green. In studies, it is found that people from tropical countries respond more favourably to warm colours, whereas those from northern climates show preference for cooler colours. The next time you head out; have a look around you if you suddenly feel placid. Perhaps you are surrounded by ‘cool’ colours. When you’re choosing certain foods, you can also take note of how the colours may influence your choices. After all, a picture paints a thousand words doesn’t it?
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What is your personality colour? favourite Choose your ee what it colour and s means!
Red: The most dominant personality. A visionary and risk-taker, energetic, passionate, tenacious, flamboyant and courageous. Orange: Balanced both mentally and physically. Happy, loyal, takes each day as it comes.
Yellow: Cheerful, charming, magnetic, intelligent, confident and creative. Somewhat psychic and enigmatic.
Green: The perfect balance between the physical and mental. Grounded, logical, not easily influenced, rarely judgmental.
Blue: Optimistic, empathetic, flexible, idealistic, tranquil, patient, devoted.
Indigo: A brilliant old soul who is intuitive, sensitive, impulsive, curious and ambitious, with a great lust for life.
Violet: Also an old soul, intense, celebral, wise, loving, generous, sentimental and artistic.
Rose: Main qualities are strength, love and leadership. Turns visions into realities.
Gold: Radiates love, joy, compassion and understanding. Model, Rachel Tan is wearing a Nautical Pleated Piping Dress from www.phatculture.com; RM56
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WAVES FEATURE How did you get into the business realm? Since young, I knew that I would have my own business and I always shared my business ambitions with my siblings who are now running the HAZ Polaris Group with me. I was always buying and selling stuff since school days. I, along with my family members, developed and expanded the HAZ Polaris group of companies, plying the trade in different industries. What businesses are you involved in? With HAZ Polaris F&B, we hold the TuttiFrutti Sub Master Franchise for Johor. We were also one of the finalists in the Malaysian Franchise Awards 2011 for Emerging Franchisee of the year. HAZ Polaris Centre of Excellence is already an established training provider. We are involved in cattle farming and palm oil plantation with HAZ Polaris Agro. We provide supply and services under HAZ Polaris Engineering, and we have exciting trade and development plans for HAZ Polaris Properties lined up throughout the year. What hurdles have you faced? There are many hurdles along the way and I’ve learned to anticipate more as we progress. However, my biggest challenge is in developing a strong, competent teams to ensuring we pull in the same direction. Your take on TuttiFrutti’s competitions that are sprouting up? There are more than 100 TuttiFrutti outlets throughout Malaysia. In Johor itself, there are 16 outlets in operations and we have 5 more upcoming outlets. I am not entirely worried of new competition, as to me; any competition is healthy and we would do our best to ensure we are ahead of our competitors. Brand wise, we are a well-known brand across the world. Is the market lucrative? There are many opportunities in all the industries that we have ventured in. I wouldn’t say that the market is lucrative but if you do it right, the returns can be very rewarding. All it takes is hard work and dedication. What’s in store for Haz Polaris? My team is working hard to ensure HAZ Polaris Group and all HAZ Polaris subsidiaries continue to grow and excel in its respective industry and business ventures.
Turning dreams into reality... Muhammad Azmil Al Aswad bin Azman is a budding entrepreneur from Johor Bahru and currently holds the title as CEO of HAZ Polaris Group which has several subsidiaries in various industries. WAVES Lifestyle spent a few minutes to find out more about this talented young Johorean. WAVES 22
You mentioned ‘team’ a lot. Why is that? Well, I can’t run the business on my own. I have dedicated people in various roles performing different functions as groups. We get more result and higher work rate efficiency if we work in groups. It is important to me that we promote teamwork in the company. If given a chance to switch back to a 9 to 5 job, you will say... Well, I am still doing the regular 9 to 5 job. With the extended hours and added responsibilities, just that I’m on top of the chain now. A word to aspiring entrepreneurs... I would advise them to be fully committed, have a clear direction and know what they would like to achieve.
WAVES RECIPE
AYAM MASAK MERAH It’s time for celebrations again with the approaching Hari Raya season! Ayam Masak Merah is a traditional dish served during this time of the year but nothing should stop you from having it allyear round! This spicy and tasty recipe has been sent in by reader Ibu Vas.
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1kg of cut chicken pieces
Item 1: • In a blender, add 1/2 handful dried chilli, little oil, 2 pulps garlic and enough water. Blend this a little before adding Item 2 and continue blending until a paste. Item 2: • 30 Small onions • 2 Red chillies • 2 Tomatoes • 1 Fresh turmeric • 2 Lemon grass • 2 Garlic • 1 inch Ginger
METHOD 1.
Step 1 – marinade the chicken with salt, ginger and garlic paste, turmeric and chilli powder. Then fry it (but do not over fry it) and set aside.
2. Blend Item 1 first followed by the remaining of Item 2 into a paste. 3. Heat a wok and pour some oil and stir Item 3 excluding the tomato puree. 4. Next pour in the blended items and add enough water. 5. Let it boil for awhile then some tomato puree. (If too spicy, add all of the tomato puree). 6. Add salt and sugar according to taste.
Item 3: • 1 big onion - slice roundly • 2 Pandan leaves - cut into two • 1 Lemon grass - cut into half • 3 each: cinnamon sticks, star anise and cardamom • 1 small tin of Tomato Puree
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7. Add the fried chicken and mix well with the gravy and let it cook through with the flavours. 8. Finally, remove when the gravy thickens to your liking and serve with tomato rice or biryani.
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RAINBOW CUPCAKES BY HINNA BELANI of DIAMOND CHEFS (WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/DIAMONDCHEFS)
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80g unsalted butter, softened(room temp.) 280g caster sugar 240g plain flour 1 tbsp baking powder 1/4 tsp salt 2 eggs 1/2 tsp vanilla essence 240ml milk Food colouring
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250g icing sugar 80g unsalted butter, softened 25ml milk 1/4tsp vanilla essences
Preheat oven to 180 degrees celcius. Line cupcake tin with cases.
2. Using a hand-held electric whisk or freestanding electric mixer with paddle attachment, slowly beat together the butter, sugar, flour, baking powder and salt until the ingredients are well mixed in and resemble fine breadcrumbs. 3. Mix together milk,vanilla essence and eggs by hand in a jug. With the mixer on low speed, pour three-quaters of the milk mixture into the dry ingredients and mix well, scraping down the sides of the bowl to make sure all the ingredients are fully incorporated. add the rest of the milk mixture and beat again, now at medium speed until the batter is smooth. 4. Divide batter equally into 4 separate bowls and put around 1 to 2 tea spoons of food colouring in each bowl. pour batter into cases layer by layer. Once it’s done, pop in the oven and bake for 20 minutes or until the sponges feel springy when touch. 5. Leave cupcakes to cool before removing from tin. VANILLA FROSTING 1.
To make frosting, whisk icing sugar and butter on low speed until fully combined and of sandy consistency. Add the vanilla essence to the milk and pour in butter and icing sugar while mixing on low speed, then increase to high speed and whisk frosting until light and fluffy.
2. Once cupcakes are cool, add the frosting by piping or spreading it.
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Serve Up! Reviews by Nurul Syazwani Ismail PHOTOS BY DIA [REDISNAPZ]
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s Plaza Sentosa undergoes renovations to revamp the former Lien Hoe Komplex into an updated shopping haven, a small cafe at Plaza Sentosaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s concourse constantly attracts a crowd. Offering a wide array of snacks, customers can grab a bite at the cafe while letting the kids have fun at the mini water playground within the same mall, or after shopping around. Started two years ago by Mr Alberg Ng, Cafe Hungry Bird has a steady stream of fans both young and old. The cheerful staff whips up items ranging from Cool Blends, Waffles Ice Cream to Potato Wedges. For those who are big fans of chocolate, this cafe offers America Coffee, Mexica Chocolate and Vietnam Chocolate flavours for their Cool Blends. Those with a sweet tooth can satiate their cravings with the cafeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s speciality; the Oreo Mix Double Vanilla ice blend. Also on the menu is the wonderful Waffles Ice Cream. Unlike most cafe outlets, this one puts in effort to make theirs a delight. The waffles is chewy and sweet on the inside, yet crisp on the outside, and not too thick. Customers can choose to top it with either a scoop of Chocolate, Vanilla, Strawberry or Coffee ice cream. For the Coffee Waffles Ice Cream, it is spruced up further with plenty of roasted chopped peanuts, chocolate teardrops, drizzles of honey and chocolate syrup. The combination is a sweet dessert that makes for a pleasant treat any time of the day.
Name: Cafe Hungry Bird Address: Plaza Sentosa, Ground Floor, Councourse A, Lot 4, Jalan Sutera, Johor Bahru Operating Hours: Monday to Sunday, 10.30am to 9.30pm Nearest Parking Area: Plaza Sentosa Parking Lot Rating: ~ ~ ~
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Why 3 out of 5 waves? The shop is the best snack corner currently available within the mall. The variety of snacks is perfect for families with kids or when out with friends The potato wedges is another must-try item on the menu. The brightly lit, open air concept is a nice touch as it is still situated within the air-conditioned mall.
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alk about ice cream and the usual flavours of Vanilla, Chocolate and Strawberry instantly comes to mind. Fans of ice cream however will want more than these. Now a familiar name to ice cream lovers in Singapore, Island Creamery has a long list of ice cream flavours for customers to choose from. The ice cream can be enjoyed either on its own, with waffles or even with brownies. With outlets around Singapore and one as far as Indonesia, Island Creamery has grown from a humble shop to a brand name. Started by Mr Stanley Kwok, the shop is a favourite among students as the ice cream is both affordable and delectable. The homemade ice cream flavours such as Teh Tarik and Nutella are mouth-watering originals. For a scoop of Nutella ice cream with waffles, one can get freshly made waffles that has a smooth yet neutral taste that does not overshadow all the unique ice cream flavours. Letting the ice cream soak through the waffles is the best way to enjoy this combination as each ice cream is the focal point when visiting Island Creamery. The nutella ice cream which has a vanillabase has thick dollops of nutella well mixed mixed into it. The hazelnut and cocoa flavours in the nutella ice cream, when left to seep into the waffles, makes for a memorable dessert like no other.
Name: Island Creamery Address: #01-03, Serene Center, 10 Jalan Serene, Singapore Operating Hours: Daily 11am to 10pm Nearest Parking Area: Serene Center Car Park Rating: ~ ~ ~ ~ Why 4 out of 5 waves? There is a large variety of ice cream flavours to choose from. The unique flavours such as chendol, soursop and teh tarik are a must try. The service is fast. The ambience is wonderful for a date or to hang out with friends.
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WAVES TRAVEL
Nature’s finest
Along the border of Johor and Pahang lies a gem yet to be uncovered by many. To help shine some light on this hidden retreat, Tourism Malaysia hosted a three day “product update tour” of Taman Negara Johor Endau Rompin (Selai). WAVES Lifestyle’s reporter and photographer, VISHNU DEV tells us more about this wonderful journey.
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he 80,000 hectares National Park, the second largest after Taman Negara, has an abundance of live exotic plants and wildlife. From herbal and medicinal plants to trees that are hundreds of years old, the park also boasts a splendid range of birds, monkeys, long-tailed macaques, elephants, deers, tapirs, leopards and even the occasional tiger. The expedition arrived in Selai to a nature style cozy accommodation. After checking in, we were ushered to the camp sites for some sightseeing and activities. First stop was a visit to a handmade mat weaving session to get some hands on experience in the intricate process. The expedition was then brought to play some traditional games such as the kerchang, walking on stilts and shooting the sumpit! The gang had a wonderful time and the atmosphere was filled with laughter. Talk about having fun while getting work done! After the activities, we were greeted by the Director of Tourism Malaysia - Johor, Mr. Edzuar Zar who gave a quick run through of the product update followed by a presentation about the mission and vision of the park. Day 2 began with a laborious track through the forest to Takah Tinggi, crossing roped bridges and a rest stop at a breathtaking waterfall. A true workout and it was followed by a quick survival course on how to fry an egg in the wilderness and how to cook food without any modern day utensils. The eye opening Iktihar Hidup lessons were appreciated by all. After the exhausting day out, the nightâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s BBQ dinner was a hearty treat. WAVES 29 WAVES 33
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Day 3 and the fun were just about to begin as after our morning breakfast and some light warm-up exercises, the excursion was brought to the rivers for some tubing and canoeing. A perfect way to end the 3 days tour! After the water activities, lunch was served and the exhilarating product update tour came to an end. Do take note that only limited areas of the park are open for ecotourism and entry to the park requires a special permit from the Johor National Park Corporation which is available at the entrance. Getting there from Johor Bahru is easy. Take the North-South expressway heading towards Kuala Lumpur and turn off at Ayer Hitam. From Ayer Hitam take the Kluang Jemaluang road (Route 50) and continue from there to a turn-off 7km east of Kahang town (Look for the Endau-Rompin national park sign). This turn off will take you on a 56km terrain drive through palm-oil plantations and then onto old logging road which will land you at Kampung Peta, the parkâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s staging point. This will take approximately 2 hours. The Taman Negara Johor Endau Rompin (Selai) is undoubtedly a must visit for all you nature lovers and trekking heads! The route to the park might be a little far but believe it, youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ll most definitely be awed by the splendor as soon as you step foot there.
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FEATURE Heard of the new GUSHCLOUD? Users of Facebook can now make money through a social marketing site, thanks to a Singaporean startup. The company, Gushcloud, which already has up to 60,000 users globally, allows individuals to earn both cash and non-cash rewards with just one click of the mouse - it’s that easy! Gushcloud is a website that rewards individual users for supporting brands, products and services on their website. As an online marketing platform, Gushcloud allows anyone to reward Gushcloud users to gush about their brands, products or events on social media sites, such as Facebook and Twitter. This service aims to help businesses and organisations mobilise thousands of people toward whatever action.
Newly released Point Blast is a must have vertical shumps (shoot ‘em up) game! Created by the folks at CommonExtract, a 3 year old mobile games development start-up based in our very own Johor Bahru, Point Blast is an exciting game that will leave you wanting for more. When tested out, our tech junkies found themselves addicted to the five levels with varying difficulty, interesting add-ons such as powerups that can be purchased, achievements to be collected and a score system to beat. Point Blast features also include: - 5 levels with 4 difficulty - Amateur, Normal, Veteran, Professional, it will unlock level after level, mode after mode (or player can purchase to unlock all) - Each level is around 2 to 4 mins of gameplay - 28 Achievements - Local & Gamecenter leaderboard - Score system and Cr (credit use for purchase items) ratio, every 10,000 pt = 1Cr - Player can get extra Cr through ‘earn’ section which involve ‘like’ our Facebook page, share etc. Be sure you download this application on your smart phone today - it’s a definite must have for all levels of gamers, you won’t regret it! www.commonextract.com
Rewards come in the form of Gushcloud dollars (1 GC$ = 1 US$) or Karma Points. GC$ can be withdrawn once a user has reached $GC 20. Karma Points can be redeemed for samples from brands, vouchers from retail outlets as well as tickets for events and movies. More than 2,000 users have cashed out more than US$7,000 in the past months. As Gushcloud is open to anyone with a Facebook or Twitter account, its outreach is phenomenal, presenting brands and individuals with a fast, easy and effective way to reach their target audience. It has seen a surge in its corporate clients, with brands such as SingTel, Starhub and Heineken and even statutory boards such as the Health Promotion Board using the service for their marketing campaigns. Gushcloud in a nutshell: Gushcloud.com is a crowd-sourced social marketing platform. The goal of Gushcloud is to enable businesses to mobilise thousands of their target audience towards whatever action in a few clicks. Users: Close to 60,000 globally Countries: Launched in Malaysia and Singapore, Beta in the United States and coming soon to Indonesia and Australia Actions completed on the platform: Over 470,000 Clouds posted since launch: Over 30,000 Check their website out at Gushcloud.com and be part of this movement today!
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Empowering “Astounding Achievers” BY Sharifah Fazzeleen Flare Pte Ltd (www.flareevent.com) Don’t be deceived by her confident, strong and fierce exterior. Underneath it all, she is a kind, loving and compassionate person. Ms Aida Atan, a single mother for the past 12years, raising her 3 beautiful teenage children. Her life went on a downhill slope after going under the knife for a major 12 hour death defying brain operation. Her children’s future depended on the success of the surgery. By the grace of God, she came out of the operating theatre safe and sound but was in a coma for 6 hours and came round only after 9 hours later. Helpless and bedridden, Aida was rotting away at home for about a month before she could move. Unable to work or make a living for her 3 children, fortunately for her and her kids, they had very supportive family members who assisted them throughout that rough ordeal. WAVES 32
A millionaire by the age of 30, Aida was an award winning real estate agent for a good 13 years. Living a life in the lap of luxury, she and her children lived comfortably in a private apartment with a driver and a helper to assist her family. Unfortunately, her fortune was short lived as she went into several bad investments which ended up in her losing thousands of her hard earned dollars. With her increasing level of stress and anxiety due to bad business decisions, Aida went into depression which came along with acquiring several ailments such as anaemia, epilepsy, acute bronchitis, peptic ulcer and nerves disorder. Eventually, the condition of her health gradually deteriorated. She spent the rest of her left over savings on heaps of medical bills. Soon, all was gone….. The turning point in her life came during her journey towards recovery. She took those precious times to do some soul searching and found her true purpose in life. Aida wanted to help others who wanted to realise their true potential. She “Simply Believed in Herself” to bounce back up again. She started her first few small workshops and trainings for real estate agents in the year 2004. The switching of careers was certainly an uphill task as she was then known as just another real estate agent. Rebranding herself into a
Business Development and a Self-Empowerment Trainer needed a lot of time and effort. Aspiring to be the next Anthony Robbins, she began her journey to educate herself. It gave her the knowledge and strength which enabled her to empower lives. Thus, AA Academy was born. With much support and mentoring from many billionaire associates and close friends, Aida’s training business took flight. Soon after, she was advised to change the name of her business to AA World Academy and to use blue as her corporate colour which represented a powerful image of a Business Leader. Today, Ms Aida Atan has trained many from Singapore, Malaysia and Bangladesh. Transforming lives and mindset in her own little way and with her “Big Heart”. On the way to the height of success, Aida hopes to help more hopefuls who are hungry for knowledge and success in business. Creating “Astounding Achievers” as said in the abbreviations of her company’s name “AA World Academy”. She now specialises in business start-ups and gives advise on business licensing. For those who are interested to engage her consultation, you may reach her at +65 9384 2836 / +6016 747 8598, Facebook: Aida Atan or email her at ‘aidaatan@gmail.com’.
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nicki minaj - pink friday: roman reloaded
Nicki Minaj, love her or hate her, she's going nowhere off your speakers anytime soon. Pink Friday: Roman Reloaded is the successor to her very, very successful debut album and this new release brings about both old and new collaborations. She pretty much brings the personas of well known musicians in this album and frankly whether that works or not is up to you to judge. if you ask me well I’d pretty much term it 'interesting' to say the least. The album isn't quite hiphop or pop, it's a mix of both. Definitely not for the faint hearted nor genre specific purists but this thing is nice to bump on weird occasions.
Pixie Lott - Young Foolish Happy
Alright i’ll be honest here, I’ve never heard of Pixie Lott and when I got this and looked at the tracklist and thought maybe this won’t be that bad at all. True enough, it’s not that bad. The album features some pretty well known artists like John Legend, Stevie Wonder and Pusha T. Not all the tracks are worth the listen but there are at least some standout tracks inside. The deluxe CD is even better with 21 tracks in total so you’ll get pretty much an entire train or bus ride worth of music to listen to. All in all, being relatively unknown to me, I’d say she’s pretty good and I enjoyed listening to it.
the all american rejects - kids in the street
Kids in the street is the All American Rejects’ fourth studio album, four years after the previous release. This new release brings the same sound yet with a different feel attached to it. This time around, they wanted to walk away from the norm fans have come to be familiar with but that doesn’t mean that it’d be totally brand spanking new, no, they’re just trying to better themselves really and it works! It’s a step forward, a progression and you’ll definitely come to appreciate the tunes for each track. Trust me, this is their best work ever. Well, for now at least.
Kokua Festival
Jack Johnson and Friends - Best of Kokua Festival CD is an eco friendly one. It’s a compilation of all the Kokua festival live shows since 2004 and all proceed goes to a charity fund based in Hawaii, a foundation in support of global arts movement. It has some interesting features inside with names like Ozomatli, Damian “Jr Gong” Marley and Jack Johnson. Being a live album, this has a very nice concert feel that makes you feel that you’re right there amongst fans just chilling and enjoying the music. It’s a happy music CD and you might just enjoy it as much as I did if you decide to listen!
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WAVES MOTIVATION What is personality demand? Why personality is important to you? When do we need to show our personality? Who need personality changes? How to improve your personality? Personality and self-esteem are important assets for a person. One of the great challenges faced nowadays is to decide what is the right personality that you should potray in front of the public. Well most people say that. I don’t. Dont think too much. Can we just be ourself? Why don’t we? Why are we so afraid of showing our own skin? The question is not why, it is how. How to be ME without making other people around ME uneasy? How to be ME in this situation? One’s ability to show his character while doing things that meets his current needs gives that person a self satisfaction. It’s a bonus if it's in line with the culture. If not, you decide. What are your priorities? Your own self satisfaction or you want to be in the safe zone? Pleasing others.
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