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COVER STORY

What Does

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Let’s Shine With The

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Top Historical Places

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BEAUTY TIME TO FEED YOUR FACE

With some good stuff, that is, and look better for it

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CONTENTS COVER STORY WHAT DOES INDEPENDENCE MEAN TO YOU?

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FASHION LET’S SHINE WITH THE BUTTONS AND COLLARS

See these every day clothes items get a chic touch!

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CAREER CHAT PICTURE PERFECT

Pro photographer Sean Liew talks shop and takes our breath away with his stunning work

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Our country has enjoyed independence for 57 years. On a personal level, what does that mean to you?

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UNPLUGGED THE STORY OF SLAXDAN

Student by day and spin maestro by night; this DJ does it all

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REGULARS NEWS ....................................... 08 OFF THE SHELF ........................ 24 BEAUTY Q&A ........................... 28

TRAVEL

BEAUTY CASE ........................... 29

TOP HISTORICAL PLACES TO VISIT IN MALAYSIA

FASHION FEATURE ................... 32

Each of them are steeped in historical nuance and boasts of its own unique attractions

RUNWAY REPORT ..................... 34

FOOD DIRECTORY

WELLNESS ...........................,,... 51

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COFFEE SERVED WITH A SMILE AT THURSDVYS

Bask in the warm and inviting ambience as you enjoy a great cuppa here

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DREAM CARS 2015 MCLAREN P1

McLaren leverages on its F1 pedigree to unleash this hypercar

GUYS STUFF .............................. 36

CAMPUS TALK ....................,...... 52 MUSIC ...................................... 56 K-POP ....................................... 58 MOVIES ..............................,..... 60 WIRED UP ................................ 69 CAMPUS LIFE THE COMIC ........ 78

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o the World Cup is over, and most of us are still catching up on our sleep and looking for the next topic of interest to talk about. As we are celebrating our country’s Independence Day this month, it’s all about freedom and being independent, then. We’ll be talking about the independence of our beloved nation and on a more personal level, what independence means to you and how you could go about achieving it. Read all about it in our cover story (pages 40 – 45).

Don’t forget to check out the Campus Plus Brand Choice Awards 2014, where there are loads of prizes to be won. All you have to do to win these fabulous and exciting prizes is by taking part in our brand survey. Full details can be found on page 9. Also starting from this issue, we have a ‘Masters Award’ title being awarded to products that we’ve reviewed which are of outstanding excellence. Look out for it in our Wiredup section (pages 69 – 75).

If you’re a fan of our home grown, world-renowned songstress Yuna, you would be ecstatic to know that she will be performing in this month’s MTV World Stage Malaysia (details in Event Listing, page 54). Find out about the songs that she will be performing, what she’s currently working on and her future plans and more in our interview with her on page 57.

You can also cure your World Cup hangover by checking out our World Cup 2014 wrap up in our Sports news (page 23). Speaking of hangovers, Psy and Snoop Dogg’s collaboration in ‘Hangover’ has become the most viewed K-pop video on YouTube in the first half of this year. How did these two relatively ‘old timers’ beat out other younger K-pop acts, you wonder? Find out in our K-pop feature on page 58.

In the midst of remembering our country’s independence and the struggle towards achieving it, we should also remember the victims and family members of flight MH17. We at Campus Plus offer our deepest condolences as well as our heartfelt prayers and support to all who are affected by this horrific tragedy.

To all our readers, we would like to take this opportunity to wish you Selamat Hari Raya and Selamat Hari Merdeka!

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INTI Supports WWF In Save Our Seafood Project

(FRONT ROW - LEFT TO RIGHT) YANG BERBAHAGIA PROFESSOR DATO’ DR HASSAN SAID; YANG BERBAHAGIA ACADEMICIAN EMERITUS PROFESSOR TAN SRI DATO’ DR. SYED JALALUDIN SYED SALIM; YANG BERHORMAT P. KAMALANATHAN; AND MR. PRADEEP NAIR WITH THE 2014 TAYLOR’S WORLD CLASS SCHOLARSHIP 2014 INDUSTRY PARTNERS AND SCHOLARS

Taylor’s World Class Scholarship Award

For Promising Young Scholars As part of its commitment to nurture young talents and enhance the nation’s human capital, Taylor’s University today awarded full scholarships valued at over RM1.4 million to 12 outstanding SPM students.

The scholarship will enable them to pursue their degree programmes at Taylor’s University and a guaranteed internship programme with top industry leaders in the country. In its ninth year, the 2014 Taylor’s World Class Scholarship (TWCS) awards were presented by Deputy Minister of Education II, YB P. Kamalanathan, witnessed

by Taylor’s University Vice-Chancellor and President, Professor Dato’ Dr Hassan Said and the university’s partners. Also present at the ceremony were Taylor’s University Chancellor, Academician Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dato’ Dr Syed Jalaludin Syed Salim and Taylor’s University Deputy Vice Chancellor Pradeep Nair. Setting itself apart from other scholarship programmes, TWCS offers a holistic experience which enables scholars to pursue their degree of choice and obtain an internship opportunity with world-class industry partners.

TWCS’s list of continuing partners include CIMB Group, BDO Malaysia, Leo Burnett Malaysia, Nestlé Malaysia, Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur Hotel & BMW Group Malaysia.This year, Taylor’s University welcomes five new world renowned partners namely, Design Worldwide TWCS News Partnership (DWP), Edelman Kuala Lumpur, Microsoft Malaysia, World Wide Fund for Nature-Malaysia (WWF-Malaysia) and BASF Petronas Chemicals Sdn Bhd. The amount distributed by Taylor’s University this year brings the TWCS’ total scholarship awards to-date to RM9.9 million, benefiting over 135 budding scholars, since its inception in 2006.

PARTICIPANTS FROM HONG KONG POLYTECHNIC UNIVERSITY (FROM LEFT) KATH, NICOLE, RACHEL, ESTHER, NICKY, ZAREF AND THESAINT

Efforts To Inspire

Students

KDU College Penang (KDU Penang) hosted its second KDU International Student Conference (ISC) 2014, attracting 120 college and university students from local institutions as well as students from Hong Kong, Singapore, Myanmar, Indonesia, Vietnam, Mauritius, Thailand, Kyrgyzstan and Tanzania. Held on 11-14 June 2014 at Four Points Hotel in Penang with the theme “Dealer in Hope, Leader in Action”, the KDU ISC is a student-led event that aims to inspire, create and develop the next generation of leaders. As the premier education provider in the northern region, KDU Penang always stays a step ahead in offering innovative ways to develop its students within and beyond the classroom. In line with the mission, KDU ISC 2014 brought together prominent leaders from various industries to share their invaluable experiences through the “CEO Talk Series”. The “CEO Talk Series” was represented by six influential corporate leaders. Among them was the Managing Director of Intel Technology Sdn Bhd, Robin A Martin; the Managing Director of Motorola Solutions Sdn Bhd, Dato’ Yew Tian Tek; the CEO of Globetronics Technology Bhd, Heng Huck Lee; Executive Deputy Chairman of Paramount Corporation Bhd, Dato’ Teo Chiang Quan; General Manager of G Hotel Penang, Harantty; and founder of Auto City, Gary Teoh Kiang-Hong.

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Contributing back to society is an act that is instilled in every INTI student and a rich tradition that has been carried out by them for many years.

This year, students from INTI International College Subang’s School of Business (SOBIZ) have decided to work with the World Wildlife Fund (WWF) to promote the Save Our Seafood (S.O.S) Project, which is a campaign that promotes awareness of sustainable seafood. Through SOBIZ Pulse - an initiative that encourages SOBIZ students to be actively involved in social work - the students have come together to organise various activities to raise funds and awareness for the S.O.S Project, which included ‘Live Green Pledge’ – a collection of over 2200 pledges to protect the environment, a recycling competition and an entertaining flash mob. The Food and Agriculture Organisation reports that 66% of the oceans’ commercially targeted marine fish stocks are either fully- or heavilyexploited, over exploited or depleted. This is an alarming figure, yet not many are aware of this worldwide predicament. Our students felt that this is an issue that really needs to be addressed, as it will determine whether tomorrow’s generations will be able to continue to enjoy the ocean’s riches.

Our appetite for fish is fast surpassing our oceans’ ecological and productive limits. Overfishing is caused by gross mismanagement of our marine resources that has affected almost all corners of the globe, including Malaysia, according to Yeap Chong Wei, General Manager of the Marketing Department of WWF-Malaysia. He also thanked INTI for their collaboration and building awareness on the importance of sustainable seafood as well as raising funds for conservation efforts. Steps need to be taken towards achieving sustainable consumption and business practices today, if we wish to continue to enjoy our natural resources in future.

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BAC Delights Students

With The Mini One Lucky Draw!

CHIN ZI TI, THE WINNER, SMILED BROADLY AND LIFTED HER HANDS IN VICTORY AS A CROWD OF STUDENTS AND BAC STAFF AND LECTURERS CHEERED HER GOOD FORTUNE

Brickfields Asia College (BAC), in a ceremony held on July 14th at their PJ campus, selected one lucky winner of the Mini One Lucky Draw for 2014 intake students. The lucky winner was selected by ProcewaterhouseCoopers’ Chief Operations Officer, Aria Singham and was verified by its Executive Director Mark Pui. The Mini One was given away by BAC as part of its “BAC Gives Back Millions” campaign in 2014.

This campaign saw the college give away a round trip for two students to watch the FA Cup 2014 Finals live in London as well as other goodies such as free Microsoft Surface RT tablets, gym memberships, textbooks and study materials, workshops on presentation skills, resume writing and interview skills and over RM10 million worth of scholarships. BAC has also donated over RM1 million to EduNation, Malaysia’s first social platform for education which provides free tuition to Malaysian school children. On top of that, coming soon in September 2014, BAC students will also stand a chance to win a Lotus Elise CR.

HAPPY SMILES OF PARTICIPANTS TOGETHER WITH FOUNDING DIRECTOR OF CREATIVE DREAMS INTERNATIONAL, K. THINESH KUMAR (FIRST FROM LEFT), WHO HAVE PARTICIPATED AND GAINED VALUABLE KNOWLEDGE FROM THE TALK

APU Students Inspired

To Be Future Entrepreneurs In accordance with the need for entrepreneurs in the current job market, the APU Volunteers & Community Service Group invited Creative Dreams International, an MSC Status company, to conduct a talk on “Be an Entrepreneur with CDI-MOSTI, WHY Gen-Y”, under the initiative by the Malaysian Ministry of Science, Technology and Innovation (MOSTI). More than 50 students were inspired by Founding Director of Creative Dreams International, K. Thinesh Kumar, on the skills and techniques required to be a successful entrepreneur, who are able to strive for achievement in the competitive business environment nowadays.

Participants received a Certificate of Participation each, and were enriched with valuable knowledge through the 2-hour talk. Creative Dreams International was established in Malaysia in 2009, by Founding Directors K. Thinesh Kumar and Kaviyarasi. With extensive industry knowledge and experience, they have built Creative Dreams into a thriving marketing business, providing opportunities for tens of thousands of people across Malaysia, India and Indonesia. Today, Creative Dreams is dedicated to an ongoing international expansion program. For more information, kindly visit creativedreams.net/ 10

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Intel Malaysia Celebrates Biggest Win

By Malaysian Students Intel Malaysia recently celebrated the triumphant return of Malaysian winners from the Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2014. The event was held to mark Malaysia’s biggest win at the international competition since 1999; hauling in various awards with a combined value of US$10,500. Faye Jong-Sow Fei from Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Batu Lintang, Kuching, Sarawak received a First Award of US$3,000 in the Environmental Management Category for her project entitled ‘Bio-Waste Materials as Eco-Friendly Mordant in Fabric Dye Process’. She also won the Top Winner of the Best of Category with prizes consisting of US$5,000 cash and US$1,000 cash for her school and the affiliated fair she represents. In addition to that, Faye Jong walked away with an all-expense-paid trip to attend the European Union Contest for Young Scientists in Warsaw, Poland this August. Nurul Najiha Binti Mohd Roslan and Nur Hanis Suriani Binti Mohd Zaini of Mara Junior Science College Terendak, Melaka were awarded a Third Place Award of US$1,000 for the Environmental Sciences Category and First Place Award of US$500.00 for the Special Award category from Drexel Smart House for their ‘New Discovery of Eco Plyfibre via Pineapple Leaf and Recyclable Plastic for Future Sustainability’.

Intel International Science and Engineering Fair (ISEF) is the world’s largest pre-college and science fair and the only international science fair for students. The annual science fair was held from 11- 16 May 2014 in Los Angeles and was attended by 1,783 high school students from over 70 countries. The Intel International Science and Engineering Fair 2014 is funded jointly by Intel and the Intel Foundation with additional awards and support from dozens of other corporate, academic, governmental and science-focused organisations.

This year, more than US$5 million was awarded.

FAYE JONG-SOW FEI, NURUL NAJIHA BINTI MOHD ROSLAN, MAJLIS AMANAH RAKYAT (MARA) DEPUTY DIRECTOR I CURRICULUM DEVELOPMENT) PN. HANIM BINTI ABDUL WAHAB, MINISTRY OF EDUCATION’S SCIENCE AND TECHNOLOGY DEPUTY DIRECTOR OF POLICY Y.BHG. DR AZIAN T.S. ABDULLAH, NUR HANIS SURIANI BINTI MOHD ZAINI, MEOR ZULHILMI SYAHIR AHMAD SHOHAILEE AND INTEL SEA CORPORATE AFFAIRS DIRECTOR ABDUL RAHMAN ABU HANIFFA CUTTING THE CELEBRATORY CAKE DURING THE EVENT

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Professional Finance And Accounting Qualifications In To keep pace with expanded responsibilities fuelled by the dynamic business and regulatory environment, more and more young finance and accounting executives in Malaysia are turning to professional qualifications to further hone their skills. According to Taylor’s College President, Lim Tou Boon, the demand for professional qualifications is rising among young finance executives in tandem with the evolving global economic landscape.

The role of finance professionals has expanded beyond managing core financial functions, to becoming the trusted advisor in strategic business decision-making. A professional qualification, such as the ACCA, allows young executives to gain a broad-range of skills sets and knowledge to meet the increasing demand for excellence and professionalism in the corporate world. It also allows them to explore beyond an accounting career, taking on more versatile roles such as risk management and corporate governance. Jasreen Kaur A/P Manmohan Sigh, a first year ACCA student at Taylor’s College, recently received the top World Prize Award recognition for scoring the joint highest mark worldwide for Paper P1 (Governance, Risk and Ethics). Jasreen is the only student from Malaysia to achieve this outstanding feat for ACCA Paper P1 in the December 2013 examinations. Obtaining an internationally recognised professional qualification such as ACCA is certainly creating a positive impact on her professional career development. More importantly, the rigorous processes that all ACCA students need to go through, including work experience and ethics modules training, have strengthen their potential to progress with confidence in the financial world. Every year, exceptional ACCA affiliates and students excel in their examinations.

This latest batch of high achievers has done Malaysia proud, and Taylor’s is proud to honour them with the awards. Taylor’s ACCA students and affiliates reinforce the truth that Malaysian talents continue to be one of the best in the world and therefore are highly demanded by multi-national corporations.

UCSI Awards RM 10,000 Scholarship To

Maths And Science Quiz Winners

THE CHAMPIONS, FIRST RUNNER-UP, AND SECOND RUNNER-UP TEAMS FROM SMJK KATHOLIK PJ (CENTRE), CHONG HWA INDEPENDENT HIGH SCHOOL (LEFT) AND SAYFOL INTERNATIONAL SCHOOL (RIGHT) WITH THE DIRECTOR, CENTRE FOR PRE-U STUDIES, ASST PROF DR MABEL TAN

To cultivate an interest in math and science among Form 4 and 5 school children, UCSI University’s (UCSI) Centre for Pre-U Studies recently organised a Science and Maths Quiz. Four individual winners walked away with a RM10,000 scholarship each to continue their Pre-U studies at UCSI. Held for the second year in a row, the hugely popular quiz saw more than 28 schools send their best and brightest to grapple it out in UCSI University’s KL Campus (South Wing). 90 teams participated in this event – an increase from the 17 teams last year. In his opening speech, the vice-chancellor and president of UCSI, Senior Professor Dato’ Dr Khalid Yusoff applauded the enthusiasm showed by the students. Dato’ Khalid also pointed out that the spirit of excellence and competition is part of the UCSI tradition where UCSI students are constantly reminded to challenge themselves. The quiz was divided into three rounds. The first round saw 90 teams being whittled down to eight for the semi-finals. Four teams then competed neck-to-neck in the finals and three teams emerged triumphant.

The champions, first runner-up and second runner-up were Catholic High School, Chong Hwa Independent School and Sayfol International School. The four individual winners of the RM10,000 scholarships are Ng Jia Jen (SM Sains Selangor), Tan Seng Yee (SMJK Yu Hua Kajang), Lim Wei Han (Chong Hwa Independent School), and Ong Kah Seng (Chong Hwa Independent School). This year, the quiz also included a workshop for the teacher advisors who accompanied their students. Conducted by Asst Prof James Yeow, who specialises in psychology and guidance and counselling, the workshop was themed “‘Supporting Multiple Intelligence Learning”. The workshop focused on helping teachers identify the different strengths and abilities of each student in order to better understand them. Subsequently, they will be better able to reach out to all their students.

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(EXTREME RIGHT) TAYLOR’S COLLEGE PRESIDENT, LIM TOU BOON WITH (SECOND FROM RIGHT) JASREEN KAUR A/P MANMOHAN SINGH AND (CENTRE) JOANNE GOH OF THE ASSOCIATION OF CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS (ACCA) AT THE AWARD CEREMONY

SPOTLIGHT

KDU Opts For Oracle Solutions To Support Student Population Growth KDU University College, a pioneer in Malaysia’s private tertiary education, announced that the campus has deployed Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions to streamline its operational processes for improved student lifecycle management. In line with supporting a sustainable future with student population growth, it was critical that the campus streamlines its administrative and academic systems to achieve operational excellence.

Previously, the legacy information management system in the university was unable to provide a holistic view of student activities as a result of the fragmented information derived from multiple campus departments.

Furthermore, it took a long time for student admission processing which subsequently hindered the campus users’ access for real-time and updated enrollment information. Today, with the deployment of Oracle PeopleSoft Campus Solutions, KDU has improved the entire university’s student lifecycle management with more convenient learning modes and streamlined student information systems from enrollment to alumni management. In addition, the Oracle solutions featured a user interface that promotes student engagement and collaboration in KDU. With communications and feedback mechanisms, the university can gain the insights needed to help the students achieve their goals in studies.

Triple Wins In Youth Awards

University Of Nottingham Mourns The Loss

Of HRH Sultan Azlan Shah

The University of Nottingham mourns the loss of HRH Sultan Raja Tun Azlan Shah, Sultan of Perak, former Agong and Nottingham alumnus, and the flags at UNMC are flying at half-mast as a mark of respect. “The Sultan has been a great friend of the University’s, and remains as one of our most prolific alumni. One of our fondest memories was when Nottingham decided to open its campus in Malaysia; His Royal Highness was among the first hands that opened the door during our launch in 2005,” said Professor Christine Ennew, the CEO/Provost of The University of Nottingham Malaysia Campus. HRH Sultan Raja Tun Azlan Shah graduated with a law degree in 1953 from The University of Nottingham, United Kingdom. A year later, he was admitted to the English Bar at Lincoln’s Inn. Having garnered invaluable experience of English law, he returned to Malaysia where he served as the Assistant State Secretary of Perak. He then joined the judicial and legal service of the Federation of Malaya where he served as First Class magistrate and President of the Sessions Court. In 1986, he was conferred with an honorary degree from The University of Nottingham. Family ties with Nottingham were strong and his son, the late HRH Raja Ashman Shah was also a graduate of the University, from the school of economics. According to Goh Boon Huar, President of The University of Nottingham Graduates Association of Malaysia, members were deeply saddened by the passing of Sultan Azlan Shah and will always remember His Royal Highness’ outstanding contribution in founding alumni relationships among graduates of Nottingham University as well as University of Nottingham Graduates Association of Malaysia. Professor Ennew reiterated that His Royal Highness had lived a life full of inspiration and service to others; through his tremendous contribution towards the development of the State of Perak, his support for education, his contribution to the judicial system as a man of the Law and his love for sports, especially of hockey.

Three UTAR students stole the limelight when their names were announced as the winners of the prestigious awards called ‘The Youth Awards’ at the Youths Today.Com’s inaugural award presentation ceremony held at the Chatime Galleria in Puchong, Selangor on 14 June 2014.

The winning trio comprising Heong Kian Kee, Lee Jia Ling and Kum Peng Han walked away with trophies, certificates and cash prizes worth RM5,000 each.

Organised by Youths Today.Com, the event aimed to recognise the potential of youths in Malaysia as well as to select its first generation of Malaysian Youth Ambassadors. This award presentation night celebrated the victory of up to 26 outstanding student leaders (21 youth ambassadors and five outstanding awards) from all over the country. The participants went through a three month journey in which they have to complete a total of three stages, namely, ‘The Write-up’, ‘Your Ideal Product’ and ‘Video-fy Yourself’ in order to clinch the awards.

PROUD WINNERS: (FROM LEFT) HEONG, LEE AND KUM POSING WITH THEIR CERTIFICATES AND TROPHIES

Pounding The Pavement

In INTI’s Fight Against Cancer Streets in Subang Jaya recently took a pounding when more than 500 runners took part in a 7-kilometre run organised by students of INTI International College Subang to raise funds for the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM). Aside from generating awareness of cancer among the participants, including methods of prevention and early detection, the event raised over RM10,000 for the charity body which is financed entirely by voluntary contributions from the public. “This is not the first time we’ve worked with INTI. The students here frequently support us and I find that really encouraging. They constantly champion the rights of people living with cancer and have always extended a helping hand. I am really glad that over 500 young people have come together to help make a real difference,” said Dr Saunthari Somasundaram, President of NCSM. “Ten years ago, you would not have seen this sort of youth involvement in issues pertaining to cancer,” said Vijaya Sundary, the Project Executive of NCSM. “But now, students are very enthusiastic and eager to support charity. It’s amazing that INTI’s students have managed to put together this event within one month. It’s a compliment to their organising skills.”

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Impian Suria Fair & Lovely Brings Out Confidence

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The number one whitening skincare brand in Malaysia, Fair & Lovely launched the new Fair & Lovely Advanced Multi Vitamin with SPF15 Fairness Cream which promises sun protected fairness that boosts women’s confidence in stepping out of the shadows and make their dreams come true. It contains essential multivitamin complex that not only moisturises your skin but also lightens the skin by reducing marks and uneven skin tone. In addition to the vitamins, it contains SPF15 to make sure your skin is always protected from the sun’s harmful UV rays. Infused with Vitamin B3, C and E, the range is designed to help women with six expert fairness solutions. To showcase how the new Fair & Lovely Advanced Multi Vitamin with SPF15 Fairness Cream boosts confidence and helps women achieve their dreams, Fair & Lovely launched a 6-week TV programme called Impian Suria Fair & Lovely on TV3. The programme features three young and bubbly personalities, Erin Malek, an upcoming local actress, Daiyan Trisha, a budding singer-songwriter and YouTube personality and Shazreen Fazlynda, a creative personality who writes, produces and acts in her own short films. The programme showcases the three talented women with different backgrounds travelling to six states in Malaysia. Impian Suria Fair & Lovely will be aired on TV3 from 13 August 2014 till 17 September 2014 every Wednesdays at 5.00pm.

BROS Is Now 10!

It has been a wonderful 10 year journey for BROS. This year, BROS celebrates its 10th anniversary and is still holding firm to its mission of producing high quality and striking design bottles that are eco-friendly. In conjunction with their anniversary, BROS also launched a new range of water bottles – the Kristal Klear series. BROS was founded in 2004, and till today it perseveres to show its commitment to share the responsibility towards Mother Earth by producing highly reusable and recyclable water bottles. BROS is committed to encouraging the public to reduce their carbon footprint by making use of water bottles instead of disposable bottled water. Over the last decade, the company has evolved from producing only coloured translucent polycarbonate water bottles to a wide range of water bottle series with unique designs and accessories as well as meal containers for its customers. BROS has indeed raised the bar in design and creativity as they have incorporated fun, attractive and exciting designs on all their products. Gone were the days where consumers only had a choice of single coloured water bottles with a plain design. With BROS, consumers can now proudly show off their colourful, artistic and one-of-a-kind water bottles. All BROS products are 100% BPA free and comply with internationally recognised standards of the US FDA and German LFGB. The Kristal Klear range was carefully crafted to deliver its beauty and exclusivity. The range comes in four sizes of 400ml straw, 800ml, 1000ml and 1500ml which is suitable for all in the family.

It’s available from June onwards, with the price range of RM27.90 to RM35.90. Available at major departmental stores, selected hypermarkets, chain stores and retailers nationwide as well as BROS online store at www.bros-com.store.com THE NEW BROS KRISTAL KLEAR RANGE

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Stepping Up Their STEPS:

Team Hi Waist Wins Big At The Finals Closing to roaring crowds and their thunderous applause, Team Hi Waist, whose majority are from HELP University College wins big at the final stage of the Hiruscar Post Acne (HPA) “STEP UP” Dance Competition at Berjaya Times Square recently. After months of hard work, practising and a nerve-wrecking online voting period, Team Hi Waist confessed that all their hard work had paid off. They brought home the grand prize of RM5,000 cash. The second prize went to Team ApiBola, whose majority are from SEGi College who took home RM2,000 cash, followed by Team The Origin, whose majority hail from Taylor’s University Lakeside campus who took the third prize, worth RM1,000 in cash. The remaining seven teams of finalists received consolation prizes worth RM500 each, showing HPA’s appreciation of their efforts. A bonus prize of RM1,000 cash was given to Team The Origin, who received the highest number of votes for their flash mob dance video at the elimination stage. The final stage dance showcase saw ten teams of finalists from schools, colleges and universities all over the Klang Valley belting out their best moves and choreography against other equally talented young people. The Hiruscar Post Acne “STEP UP” Dance Competition is aimed at encouraging young people to STEP UP their lives and not be entrenched in a sense of self-pity with regards to their facial blemishes. Hiruscar Post Acne believes that being bold is beautiful and that dancing is an excellent outlet for young people to express themselves confidently. Hiruscar Post Acne Senior Brand Manager, Desryne Heng shared that many young people around the world are fighting self-esteem issues as they go through puberty and adolescence, including the development of acne scars or facial blemishes. She believes that Hiruscar Post Acne is able to help young people overcome their acne scars problem and that the competition was an excellent outlet for young people to develop their self-confidence.

(TOP TO BOTTOM) GROUP PHOTO WITH PARTICIPANTS OF THE HIRUSCAR POST ACNE “STEP UP” DANCE COMPETITION HELD AT BERJAYA TIMES SQUARE, KUALA LUMPUR RECENTLY; HIRUSCAR POST ACNE’S SENIOR BRAND MANAGER DESRYNE HENG PRESENTS THE WINNER’S CHEQUE TO THE OVERALL DANCE COMPETITION CHAMPION – TEAM HI WAIST

SPOTLIGHT

TOMS Opens Its First Store In Malaysia!

Giving just got easier and the selection just got bigger in the first ever Malaysian TOMS store. Following the successful introduction of TOMS shoes in several Malaysian outlets, TOMS finally opens its first Malaysian store on 15th July in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. With a wide selection of TOMS shoes for men, women and kids and the introduction of TOMS eyewear, Malaysians are presented with a purchasing choice that benefits a purposeful cause. With every product purchased, TOMS will help a person in need. One for One. Since its inception, TOMS has provided more than 10 million pairs of new shoes to children in need around the globe. TOMS is in business to help improve lives - to identify global needs and create products to help address them. TOMS store in Pavilion is located at lot 5.04.00, level 5.

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THE LATEST FOR YOUR WORLD

AUGUST 2014

Antabax and Giant Launch

‘One Heart’ Campaign

MANJULA MURUGESAN, THE ENVIRONMENT MANAGER OF TETRA PAK MALAYSIA EXPLAINING HOW DRINK PACKS CAN BE RECYCLED INTO ROOFING TILES TO CONSTRUCT NEW HOMES FOR UNDERPRIVILEGED ORANG ASLI COMMUNITIES

CAREton Project

2014

Tetra Pak (Malaysia) Sdn. Bhd., in partnership with Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad, recently announced the launch of the CAREton Project 2014, a campaign that aims to collect and recycle used drink packs into roofing tiles that will be used by social enterprise EPIC Homes to construct new homes for underprivileged Orang Asli communities. This year, the CAREton project targets to collect an ambitious five million used drink packs; following a highly successful campaign in 2013 that collected 3.62 million packs - 119% above target due to growing support from business partners and greater consumer awareness. This year’s targeted collection translates into 690 roofing tiles, and is sufficient for 15 new homes. Approximately 7,247 drink packs are required for one roofing tile measuring 4 x 9 feet. Tetra Pak drink packs are 75% paper, 20% plastic, 5% aluminium and 100% recyclable. Partnering with Tetra Pak for the third year in a row, Nestlé will help to generate greater awareness through various promotional and educational activities. At the launch, Tetra Pak also announced that they will be launching its first ‘Recycle Easy’ microsite in July. Designed with geo-location technology, consumers, businesses and schools will be able to locate their nearest drop-off points or commercial collection centres across Malaysia on their computers, tablets or smart phones. The ‘Recycle Easy’ microsite makes public collection points easier to locate, thereby increasing accessibility. Tetra Pak introduced drink packs recycling in Malaysia back in 2005, when the recycling rate of drink packs was almost negligible. Since then, the recycling rate has been increasing every year, and reached 17.9% in 2013.

In 2013 alone, Tetra Pak’s overall recycling efforts resulted in over 350 million drink packs being recycled, amounting to 3,898 tonnes of materials, which have been turned into new products such as cardboard boxes, notebooks, exercise books, schoolroom furniture and now, roofing tiles. For more information on the CAREton Project 2014 an​d full list of selected collection outlets, check out www.tetrapak.com/my/ environment/whatsnew/careton-project-2014.

MYO, AZURA AND BEN JOIN THE PLEDGE TO RECYCLE THIS COMING RAYA FOR THE CARETON PROJECT

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Heart disease has been and continues to be the number one killer in Malaysia with over 8,000 new heart patients reported annually, and accounting for 35% of deaths occurring in individuals aged below 60 years. In 2010, the total number of deaths in Malaysia from coronary heart disease was 22,701 according to the World Health Organization (WHO) or approximately 22.18% of total deaths in the country.

Setting out to make a difference by raising funds and raising awareness regarding heart disease, Antabax, a trusted and innovative antibacterial personal care range is collaborating with leading retailer Giant to launch the ‘One Heart’ or “1Hati bersama Antabax & Giant” charity fundraising campaign, in support of the Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) Foundation. IJN Foundation is a non-profit organization established in 1995, with a mission to raise philanthropic support for the National Heart Institute or Institute Jantung Negara (IJN) towards the care of heart patients. The campaign runs from 1 July 2014 to 31 August 2014 and will see 5% of sales from the entire Antabax antibacterial personal care range from any of the 128 Giant outlets nationwide being channeled to the IJN Foundation in support of its Patient Assistance Program. Joint fundraising campaigns between Giant and Antabax over the past three years has raised a total of RM96,580 for Rumah Ilham, Rumah KIDS, the Breast Cancer Welfare Association Malaysia (BCWA) and Women’s Aid Organization (WAO). IJN Foundation disburses more than RM2 million every year through its Patient Assistance Program, and from 2006 to 2013, this programme has provided assistance of approximately RM19 million to about 797 heart patients. To find out more about the One Heart with Antabax & Giant campaign, please visit www.facebook/NewAntabax.

SPOTLIGHT

Trend Micro Builds Safer Mobile Gaming Experience

PricePanda Population

Grows In Malaysia With an influx of so many electronic gadgets equipped with the latest technology hitting the market every day, consumers find themselves spoiled for choice and perhaps a little bewildered, in terms of selections and pricing. With this in mind, PricePanda Malaysia aims to be the leading price comparison website in the country for the benefit of its consumers by doing the majority of the hard work for users when it comes to researching the latest products, not just in tech but also in a variety of categories ranging from health and beauty to home appliances. Since its launch in 2012, PricePanda has grown its global presence in Latin America and South East Asia to include nine countries; Argentina, Colombia, Mexico, Indonesia, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand and India. Malaysia has a higher internet penetration rate than the world’s average, overtaken only by Singapore. Its e-commerce market has grown rapidly from an estimated market size of RM3.65 billion in 2013 to RM4.76 billion in 2014 while the mobile-commerce market has increased from RM1.82 billion to RM2.68 billion within a year according to PayPal. Based on research by the World Bank, there are over 10 million smartphone users in Malaysia alone, a number that is predicted to rise by 60% in 2015. PricePanda aims to become the first stop for online shoppers in South East Asia to get free and valuable information on products as well as the best prices before making a purchasing decision. With a wide range of merchants under its stable that offers the latest products from brands such as Samsung, Apple, Toshiba and Acer, rigorous research is carried out on the product facts and figures by a dedicated PricePanda team of over 50 members with external sources from tech experts, traders and merchants. PricePanda saves users the hassle and headache of poring over pages of websites and reviews just to get the information they need. This, equipped with detailed product descriptions, reviews and tips makes PricePanda a must-go-to for all tech and gadget fans. It also has reviews and ratings for products from various other categories such as health and beauty, home appliances, music and games. Not forgetting the m-commerce market, PricePanda has also launched its first mobile application in South East Asia, targeted at Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Indonesia in October 2013. The app allows users to search for a certain product by name and find the best deals online and while on the go. It also lets the user contact the merchants and retailers’ websites through the app. PricePanda’s mobile application is available on both iOS and Android. For further details, please visit its official website at www.pricepanda.com.my.

Consumers, please beware! 61 percent of consumers in Malaysia have either encountered or downloaded fake or risky apps on their mobile devices or do not know if their devices are infected with malware or viruses, according to a recent online poll conducted

by Trend Micro Inc., a global developer of security software solutions. To help combat the rapid rise of malicious and high-risk mobile apps in a game-loving nation like Malaysia, Trend Micro has come together with mobile game developers from around Asia to set up the Safe Gaming Alliance. This announcement signifies Trend Micro’s new focus on the mobile gaming industry, building upon its deep experience in the mobile and social networking space. As part of their commitment, Trend Micro, together with game developers are introducing the first-of-its kind Dr. Safety mobile security app in an effort to create a world safer for mobile gaming. First launched in Taiwan, the app is now available in the rest of Asia-Pacific. It features six secure game technologies including a security certified games recommendations feature, to ensure consumers are downloading legitimate gaming apps for the best possible mobile gaming experience.

Mobile gaming developers forming part of the Safe Gaming Alliance include Malaysia-based AppXplore, as well as developers from the region such as CreatioSoft, FunPlus, Games Solution Centre – Singapore, Gamiana, Gumi Asia, Monkey Wrench Games, PIGSSS GAMES, Softstar Entertainment and Tuttifrutti Interactive. The mobile game market in Malaysia is poised to grow as more investments flow towards the development of mobile gaming apps. Today, cyber-criminals are actively on the lookout to capitalise on this revenuegenerating market, and are coming up with new and innovative ways to target consumers through mobile gaming apps. By working with local partners such as AppXplore, Trend Micro can offer a trusted and secure platform for Malaysian consumers, sparing them the worry of downloading fake or risky mobile game apps that are pre-loaded with malicious content.

The Producer of AppXplore, Desmond Lee says, “At AppXplore, we want to offer gamers more than just quality games. By being a member of the Safe Gaming Alliance, we believe it will not only give players peace of mind while playing our games, but also allow us to focus on developing our games.”

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THE LATEST FROM SHOWBUSINESS

AUGUST 2014

SPOTLIGHT

The Passing Of A Diva: Sharifah Aini

Joyce Chu – The

Malaysian Chabor

Joyce Chu is a Malaysian singer who rose to fame after the music video of her song, “Malaysia Chabor”, went viral on YouTube, gaining more than four million hits since June 2014. She is also a member of Red People, a group of artistes supervised by the controversial rapper-cum-songwriter and local movie maker Namewee.

17-year-old Joyce has been uploading videos of covers of popular songs on her YouTube channel and became an instant sensation with YouTubers overnight. Now, Chu has come up with her first original song “Malaysia Chabor”, composed specially by Namewee. Just in case you are not familiar with local Malaysian dialects, ‘Chabor’ is Hokkien for “Girl”. In the song, she tells others that she is a “Malaysian Chabor” (Malaysian girl) and not Korean, as many have assumed her to be. “Malaysia Chabor” has since spawned several covers and numerous parodies by others, particularly by a Singaporean YouTuber, known online as Gary Chun who made his own version called “Singapore Dapor” (Singaporean guy). Which guy would not be attracted to or be enamoured by the sweet and saccharine beauty? His version is about that famous girl (presumably referring to Chu), always being called a Korean, trying to tell the whole world that she’s from Malaysia. Well Gary, the song title itself says it all – Malaysia Chabor (Malaysian Girl), no? In any case, Chu’s song and video is no less adorable and charming, especially when she whips out and starts strumming her trusted ukulele.

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The recent passing of Datuk Sharifah Aini has sent shockwaves throughout the local entertainment industry. Malaysia’s beloved and legendary diva Sharifah Aini has passed away at the ripe age of 61.

She is survived by her only son, Aliff Omar Ali Bakar.

Diagnosed with lung fibrosis, a rare form of lung cancer, she was admitted to the Damansara Specialist Centre which confirmed her death on July 2nd, 2014 at around 1.26 am. An iconic figure in the singing and showbiz scene, Sharifah Aini is one of Malaysia’s most revered and renowned songstress since the golden age of music in the 60s and 70s. Blessed with a melodious voice and an infectious personality, she certainly has captured and captivated the hearts of the masses. Many have compared her to the great goddess of soul Anita Franklin and even the majestic Susan Boyle! (of Britain’s Got Talent fame). With some 93 album recordings under her belt and a staggering 700 over songs in her repertoire to her credit, it is no wonder that Kak Pah (as she is fondly known) is loved and worshipped by many, both locally and abroad. As such she was awarded the title of ‘The First Lady of Songs’ by RTM for her towering accomplishment. In 2003, Sharifah Aini, who is the second artiste to receive the rare title of Biduanita Negara after Saloma, was honoured with the Panglima Jasa Negara award which carries the title “Datuk” for her vast contribution to the country’s music industry. Famed for songs such as Tiga Malam, Kudaku Lari, Bintang Pujaan, Sumber Ilhamku, Seri Dewi Malam, Hapuslah Air Matamu, and her most recent hit single Maafkanlah.

Jovial, vivacious and magnanimous, Kak Pah is also well-known for her noble and charitable causes. Her tireless work, as well as her caring and compassion for the needy and the homeless, in particular children, are greatly admirable. Born Sharifah Aini Syed Jaafar, her long and illustrious career will forever be remembered in the annals of the Malaysian entertainment industry for years or even decades to come. More so are her collection of golden oldies which are considered a treasure trove for those with the love and passion for beautiful songs.

Her songs will always remain her legacy to us. Such evergreen artistes are extremely rare in this day and age, what’s more with the daily mushrooming of new artistes who are a dime a dozen. May she rest in peace.

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THE LATEST FROM SHOWBUSINESS

AUGUST 2014

The Curse Of Naxxramas Creeps Out!

Updates For

Heroes Of The Storm Sorry, don’t hold your breath, because Blizzard’s popular multiplayer online battle arena game, Heroes of The Storm’s release date is yet to be confirmed. Sad to say, the game is still in the alpha stage and at the time of writing, shows no signs of progress to beta. However, Blizzard has decided to add in a new hero, a new map and game system to make the game distinctive and more competitive with similar games. Firstly, the newly introduced hero would be Rehgar, who acts as a support character. Rehgar would be an interesting character to play with because he is a Shaman that can transform into a ghost wolf whenever he wants to and comes with a bunch of awesome elemental abilities. Next, there’s a brand new 3-lane battleground called the Garden of Terror that features a day and night sequence. It would be an exciting map for players. This is a map that combines features from the Dragon Shire and Haunted Mines maps. What makes it different are the summoned monster’s abilities and players also have the option of shifting night back to daytime. Both of these features are critical, for they could turn a losing game into a winning game or vice versa. Moreover, the long-awaited but debatable game system, Artifacts, would be included. According to the game director Dustin Browder, the Artifacts system allows players to customise a lot of their heroes’ core stats before the game launches. Unfortunately, this system has received a number of criticisms and concerns. The effect Artifacts will have on gamers’ success or lack of it in the game is the greatest criticism in the community because the Artifacts has to be purchased either by in-game gold or real money. Ultimately, this will result in gamers who grind for gold for hours on end will definitely have an advantage in winning the game over those who don’t. This unfairness has raised a big concern in the gaming community. Nevertheless, the game is still in its alpha stage and thus things could change, hopefully for the better.

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After the release of Blizzard’s free-to-play digital card game, ‘Hearthstone: Heroes of Warcraft’, the intensely anticipated ‘Hearthstone’ expansion, ‘Curse of Naxxramas’ has finally been released. If you own an iPad, Mac or PC and for some reason you haven’t played ‘Hearthstone’ yet, it is a fantastic time for you to start so. From 22 July 2014 onwards, each of the five quarters (also known as wings) will be unlocked on a weekly basis. Each wing covers a new set of bosses to conquer and cards for players to earn. After defeating the wing once on Normal mode, Heroic mode and class challenges will be unlocked for players as an additional challenge.

Make sure you download the update as soon as possible because the first wing is free for a limited time. You’ll have to purchase the remaining wings either individually or in a bundled price. Individual wings cost USD6.99 or 700 in game gold, which you can earn by completing daily quests, winning games and conquering the arena. There is also a cheaper bundle price for five wings. While the first wing is still available for free, you should try it out and unlock as many of the new cards as possible. Start your adventure to Naxxramas now!

NEWS FROM THE SPORTING ARENA

AUGUST 2014

sportsnews

Luis Suarez On A Biting Spree, Yet Again!

(FROM TOP) GERMANY WINS THE WORLD CUP AT LAST AFTER A 14-YEAR LONG WAIT FOR THE ULTIMATE PRIZE & PRESTIGE IN FOOTBALL GLORY; J.LO VS SHAKIRA SHOWDOWN AT WORLD CUP 2014 BRASIL – WHO WOULD YOU FANCY?

And The World Cup Goes To…

ze Germans!!!

One of the most entertaining and exciting World Cups in recent memory has just concluded, and we have a clear-cut and convincing winner as well. And no, it’s not Spain or Brazil or Argentina or even the Netherlands.

It’s none other than the new “total football” team of Germany. Not surprisingly, the demise of La Roja’s “tikitaka”, the implosion of Selecao’s “beautiful game” and the breakdown of Oranje’s “total soccer” had truly paved the way for Die Mannschaft to become the absolute and undisputed kings of world football. And no one can steal the limelight away from Joachim Low’s newly-crowned champions, not even Argentina’s Messi, Portugal’s Ronaldo, Brazil’s Neymar, Holland’s Robben, or even Uruguay’s Suarez! And who could ever forget Luis Suarez’s infamous biting brouhaha (which eventually earned him a nine-game match ban from FIFA)? So much for El Pistolero (The Gunner)! Germany’s recipe to success is no real big secret either.

The answer lies with plain and simple team work. Who would have guessed or anticipated that teamwork would actually prevail. Indeed, after the 7-1 demolition of Brazil by Germany in the semis, who would have thought or predicted that Brazil would again be obliterated by Holland with a “less embarrassing” score line of 3-0? Still, Brazil as the host nation kept their hopes high and their pride intact as the closing ceremony got underway, prior to the final kick-off of the tournament. As the finals loomed, Colombian superstar Shakira performed her infectious number, aptly titled ‘La La La’, jealously rivalling Jennifer Lopez’s opening ceremony act with the party hit song ‘Ole Ola’ (We Are One) – together with hiphop crooner Pitbull and Brazilian popstar Claudia Leitte. The finale proved to be an even matchup between Germany and Argentina with a marginal 1-0 win for the Germans in the dying minutes of extra time. No miracle moves though from “the magician” Lionel Messi this time around which could have brought back the nostalgia and past glory of Diego Maradona’s 1986 World Cup triumph. And so that concludes this edition of the World Cup in Brazil. See you in four years’ time then. Adieu and farewell to Brasil 2014, welcome and dobro pozhalovat Russia 2018!

Bad boy footballer Luis Suarez has done it again!

No, he did not score another spectacular or mindblowing goal, nor did he win another player’s accolade. He had, however, bitten another opponent in a football match, this time in a match in the 2014 FIFA World Cup, no less! His victim is none other Italian defender Giorgio Chiellini. The group match on 24 June 2014 between Uruguay and Italy – in which Uruguay eventually won 1-0 – also bore witness to several yellow cards. Suarez, for all his mesmerising skills and prolific scoring ability, seems to have not learnt his lesson from his past biting incidents. A top scorer for his club side Liverpool, Suarez has even been compared to the disgraced former boxing champ, ‘Iron’ Mike Tyson. Tyson infamously bit off a chunk of Evander Holyfield’s right ear during one of his title defence bouts. Prior to his latest biting controversy, Suarez was involved in a racial slur bust-up with Patrice Evra of Manchester United in October 2011, for which his insensitive gung-ho attitude and incessant recklessness earned him an eight-game match ban and a total fine of £40,000 (RM220,000) by the English FA. Verbal abuses aside, Suarez’s biting brouhaha started with his altercation involving Branislav Ivanovic in a Premier League match between Liverpool and Chelsea in April 2013. He subsequently served a ten-game suspension for his actions. This begs a few questions: Is Luis Suarez a serial or pathological biter? Or is he on some sort of sick, twisted and demented biting spree? Only time will tell. Yet Suarez is scoring goals, winning awards, captivating fans and still manages to land huge transfer deals with rival clubs. Is this the sort of example that young peeps and aspiring footballers should aspire to or emulate? We let you teeth-cide.

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SELECTION OF NEW PRODUCTS

LipIce Sheer Color

by Mentholatum

AUGUST 2014

LipIce Sheer Color is a unique colour changeable lip balm, which magically changes to a shade of pink that is unique only to you. It’s enriched with the natural ingredients of Shea Butter, Macadamia Nut Oil, Jojoba Oil, Ternifolia Nut oil and Aloe Vera Oil Extract to keep lips moisturised, smooth and healthy. Available in three variants: Shimmer, Strawberry and Fragrance Free retailing at RM14.90 each.

Gucci Oud

Gucci Oud is a unisex fragrance that blends exclusive natural oils with amber notes and saffron nuances to achieve an unmistakable depth and sensuality that differentiates it from traditional fragrances. The result is a glamorous, rich and exotic scent, infused with the spirit of true luxury that works equally well for both men and women.

Gucci OUD EDP is available in 50ml for RM 407 and 75ml for RM547.

Lipton Ice Green Tea Pear & Peach

Lipton, the world’s No.1 tea brand, is giving tea lovers an invigorating treat with its new Ice Green Tea variant. New Lipton Ice Green Tea Pear & Peach is fruity, refreshing and cooling.

Made from real tea leaves and containing no artificial colouring, preservatives or flavouring, the new variant blends the refreshing taste of pear and peach with green tea, and is famed for its thirst-quenching and cooling properties. Available in 1.5L or 450ml bottles.

Mamee-Double Decker PERFECTÒ Potato Crisps

PERFECTÒ is a new and innovative potato crisp brand

by Mamee-Double Decker and resembles the only brand in the market that has fresh garnishing on its potato crisps.

The flavours of the crisps are further enhanced when each and every one of them is sprinkled with the freshest garnishing. It comes in three exciting flavours; ‘Natural Sea Salt’, ‘Sour Cream & Chives’ and ‘Chilli & Spice Infusion.’

Now available nationwide at the retail price of RM3.99 per canister.

Cadbury Dairy Milk with Oreo

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Cadbury is combining the nation’s best-selling chocolate brand with the biggest biscuit brand in the world to introduce a limited edition milk chocolate bar. With the crunchiness of Oreo cookie pieces and the smooth and creamy taste of dairy milk, the new Cadbury Dairy Milk with Oreo creates a perfect combination of textures and flavours that will tantalise the taste buds. Available in selected stores including Aeon, Tesco and Giant in 120g bars at RM7.90 each.

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beauty

by jq lee

SKIN-SAVING FOODS

AUGUST 2014

Time To Feed Your Face Most dermatologists will tell you that adopting a healthy skin diet will make a huge difference to your skin. There are certain foods that contain powerhouse ingredients that help to keep your skin supple and smooth. Hereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a rundown on the foods you need for healthy skin.

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WORST FOODS FOR YOUR SKIN Candy Overeating on sugar causes wrinkles and dull skin. It damages your collagen and elastin, and the fibres that keep your skin firm and youthful.

Salt Too much of it causes the tissues to swell and may make your face look unhealthy and puffy. It’s also known to aggravate acne. Thus, rinse all canned vegetables, meats and beans after opening them to reduce the sodium content before consumption.

All white carbs Foods such as white bread, pasta, rice and potatoes sends our insulin levels soaring. It can also set off a series of reactions that leads to breakouts.

Strawberries These red, juicy fruits have more vitamin C per serving than oranges or grapefruits. Vitamin C fights free radicals which ultimately help to reduce wrinkles and promotes the production of collagen. If you don’t fancy eating them, make a smoothie out of it by blending one cup of strawberries with one cup of yogurt and some honey.

“Popeye used spinach to gain super

Salmon

Pumpkin

Salmon is rich is Omega-3 fatty acids that promotes healthy cell membranes and overall health of the various cells in the body. The stronger the walls of the cells, the more water it can sustain, making skin look radiant, bouncy and youthful.

Guess what, the orange hue of the pumpkin is filled with carotenoids, a wrinkle-fighting plant pigment that help to neutralise free radical in the skin. It also comes with a powerful enzyme that aids in cleansing the skin too.

strength but you can use it to supercharge and repair your skin cells while keeping cancer cells at bay ”

Green Tea

Spinach

Kick back and unwind with a cup of hot green tea, because it’s filled with inflammation-fighting antioxidants and may reduce the risk of skin cancer. Add in a splash of lemon, and the tea’s antioxidants get a boost of staying power, remaining in and benefitting the body for longer periods.

Popeye used spinach to gain super strength but you can use it to super-charge and repair your skin cells while keeping cancer cells at bay. It’s also filled with good stuff such as folate, which helps restore sun damaged skin cells, resulting in a youthful-looking and glowing skin.

Almonds Say hello to vitamin E and “good” fat (monounsaturated fat). Almonds can help nourish your skin and protect it from the sun’s damaging UV rays. However, do eat them in moderation as they are calorie-dense.

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beautyq&a by ivy chin

MULTIPURPOSE BODY DEFENCE

AUGUST 2014

Have A

Flawless Body Easily

A

re olives good for your skin?

You probably know olive oil is good for your health and your homemade salad, but olive oil is also good for your skin. Many people only experience olives as food and cooking products, but they are actually so versatile that it can be used both internally and externally. Olive oil is very effective against extremely dry skin or sensitive skin. More importantly, it does not usually cause allergic reaction. Olive oil helps in battling against sun damage, cancer and the effects of premature aging. This means it keeps you looking young and well moisturised always, with bonus antibacterial effect.

What is Fruitale FairWhite UV Olive Oil Range?

It’s an olive oil with triple action serum that helps to nourish, repair and protect dry skin, hair and brittle nails.

The Olive Oil range features two variants to cater for differing usage. Pure Olive Oil is gloriously rich and safe for babies, while Lite Olive Oil which contains lavender essential oil can be used to calm, soothe and relax. Both variants are enriched with the BioWhite Triple Action Serum that provides multivitamins such as vitamin A, C, E, Omega 3 and 6. It further moisturises and neutralises your skin tone thoroughly.

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What’s more?

Aside from being a highly effective skin, hair and nail moisturiser, it can be used as a massage oil and make-up remover. By applying this product regularly, it also helps to repair cracked heels and strengthen hair and nails.

Who should use this product?

Anyone, but especially women and babies. It is suitable for all skin types, especially for dry skin. It’s also suitable for Muslim women as this is a halal brand. These multipurpose, friendly, efficient and affordable products were specially created for women who want it all.

‘You probably know olive oil is good for your health and your homemade salad, but olive oil is also good for your skin. Many people only experience olives as food and cooking products, but they are actually so versatile that it can be used both internally and externally’

SELECTED RANGE OF BEAUTY PRODUCTS

AUGUST 2014

beautycase compiled by ivy chin

BCL Browlash EX Slim Gel Pencil

Draw thin or dramatic thick lines to your heart’s content with ease from now on. This ultra fine 2mm pencil tip allows you to draw between eyelashes and to emphasize the lash line.

Its rich colour gives the eyes definition and elegance. Once lines are drawn, they stay on for 24 hours and it is resistant to perspiration, water and sebum. What makes it better is it contains sodium hyaluronate and squalene to moisturise your eyelids. It is available at selected SASA retailers in two colours – deep black at RM59.90 and deep brown at RM54.90.

Kiss Me Heroine Make Smooth Cover Powder N

Thanks to this cover powder, you are no longer afraid of excessive sebum, sweat, water and creases that ruin your make up. It contains three kinds of mineral powders to chase away your make up deterioration nightmares and prevents skin roughness at the same time.

With its skin smoothing powder, it covers pores and uneven skin surfaces. Choose from three colours to suit your needs. For light beige and natural beige clear, it contains SPF 32 PA++.

For the clear variant, it’s SPF 22 PA++ for UV protection. Available at selected SASA and Watsons outlets at RM50.90 (7g).

Miacare Acne Defense Concealer Stick

Do not forget to bring this concealer stick with you to present your perfect side anywhere and anytime.

It helps in clearing and covering your acne, acne scar and blemishes without any side effects. A 1.2g stick retails for RM24.90

K-Palette Real Lasting 2 Way Eyebrow

Draw a soft looking fluffy eyebrow with this easy to hold dual-ended eyebrow liner and powder tip.

With a thin tip, the waterproof and smudge proof eyebrow liner allows you to draw from one end to the other end of your eyebrow precisely. The powder tip works great in creating a natural look by shading the front of your eyebrow with its glittering powder. It is available in two colours at selected SASA outlets at RM59.90.

Loceryl Nail Lacquer

Beware if your nails are cracked or yellowing, you could have a fungal nail infection. It is hard to treat and usually requires six to twelve months or longer to heal completely.

However, Loceryl Nail Lacquer can be used to treat one to two nails for up to 12 months. It is easy to use because you only need to apply it once or twice week. PLUS Improvements AUG 2014in| a CAMPUS | 29 can be expected after six months of treatment as Loceryl’s Nail Lacquer is clinically proven to penetrate the nail and kill infections. Price: N/A.

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CLASSY & SPORTY ONE-PIECE WEARS

AUGUST 2014

SALLY’S FASHION CONTRAST COLLAR BUTTON DOWN DENIM DRESS > RM58 SALLY’S FASHION CONTRAST COLLAR FLORAL MINI DRESS > RM46

SALLY’S FASHION CONTRAST COLLAR DRESS > RM35

LET’S SHINE BUTTONS AN SALLY’S FASHION PEARL BUTTON DRESS > RM32

FANCY COLLARS AND BUTTONS ARE WHAT YOU NEED TO STAY TRENDY AND CLASSY NOW. IF YOU LOVE TO ATTRACT PEOPLE’S EYES WITH CONTRAST DECORATIONS, YOU WILL SURELY LOVE SOME OF OUR TOP PICKS FOR IT. THESE SIMPLE ONE-PIECE WEARS SHOULD BE IN YOUR WARDROBE TO KEEP YOU FABULOUSLY STYLISH.

Link: www.sallyfashion.com.my

SALLY’S FASHION GIRD STYLE JUMPSUIT > RM36

SALLY’S FASHION JEANS BUTTON MINI DRESS > RM49

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SALLY’S FASHION JEANS BUTTON MIDI DRESS > RM52

SALLY’S FASHION LACE BUTTON DOWN DRESS > RM30

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FASHION JUST GOT MEDIEVAL

AUGUST 2014

CREATIVITY IN MOTION 2014 AWES WITH MEDIEVAL

INSPIRED DESIGNS

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n the evening of Saturday, 5th of July, audiences were dazzled with a spectacular feast for the eyes at the Creativity in Motion graduate fashion show at Blackbox, Publika.

The creative and distinctive designs were showcased by 37 student models from 11 countries, some coming from as far as Hong Kong and Oman. These beauties took to the catwalk to parade highlighted 2014 end-of-semester designs from Limkokwing University’s Faculty of Design and Lifestyle Creativity. From eye grabbing couture details to stunning structured Egyptian moved pieces, the design of the garments were inspired by themes inspired by medieval art and showed off the students’ meticulous sculpting and detailing techniques.

Designers, models, celebrities, partners, sponsors, family and friends were amongst the 250 guests who attended the event. Notable guests include celebrity and Limkokwing alumna Sazzy Falak, former and current Miss Universe Malaysia Carey Ng and Sabrina Bennett, President of the Malaysian Official Designers’ Association Gillian Hung, Advisor to Bumiputera Designer Association Bon Zainal, designer Joe Chia as well as DJ and celebrity Patricia Knudsen.

Premier shoe and accessories retailer, Steve Madden were the sponsors for the women’s shoes while the men’s shoes were from renowned international shoe retailer TOMS. Shu Uemura, the internationally known Japanese cosmetics beauty giant provided the make-up for the models whilst hairstyling was done by Cu’s & Do Hair Lounge, who in turned used products sponsored by the world’s leader in beauty, L’Oreal Professionel.

The graduate fashion show was followed by a presentation from the world’s first University fashion label; the Limkokwing Fashion Club showed off chic and versatile pieces from its latest collection.

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THE LATEST LOOK IN HAUTE COUTURE

AUGUST 2014

BLENDING CLASSIC

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Inspired by a fusion of timeless moments from the 20th century with prevailing modern city street style, Pull&Bearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Autumn/ Winter 2014 collection features influences from the 60s, 70s and 90s era. Innovative texture and materials are incorporated into 60s inspired preppy juvenile lines and 70s bohemian looks. Rustic fabric, patchworks and handmade details emphasising on winter pastels of dirty green, mauve and dusty rose are combined with timeless basics such as white, black and camel.

For menâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s designs, Pull&Bear has gone for a smart approach that highlights a wintry outdoor-feel environment modernised with an urban twist. The sassy line sports different materials mixed in a single garment, and the street looks are combined with sportier styles.

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FASHIONABLE EAR ACCESSORIES

AUGUST 2014

JVC XTREME XPLOSIVES HA-MR55X > RM279.00

SONICGEAR AIRPHONE V > RM169.00

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LISTEN TO YOUR FAVOURITE MUSIC THE WAY IT’S MEANT TO BE EXPERIENCED, AND LOOK COOL WHILE AT IT. THESE AWESOME EAR CANS NOT ONLY OFFER GREAT, HIGH FIDELITY SOUND, BUT BOASTS OF THE LATEST IN CUTTING-EDGE TECHNOLOGY AS WELL AS COMFY WEAR-ABILITY.

EDIFIER H2750 > TBA

I-MEGO THRONE GOLD > RM359.00

PHILIPS FIDELIO SHO2300BL > RM149.00

PHILIPS FIDELIO SHQ3200 > RM99.00

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LOOK THE PART TO GET THE JOB

For more info: www.facebook.com/JobStreet.com & www.facebook.com/GilletteMalaysia

AUGUST 2014

UPDATE YOUR LOOK AS YOU UPDATE YOUR RESUME Despite the adage to not “judge a book by its cover”, the job market is exactly that. Assumptions about our intelligence, abilities, sophistication and performance are usually made based on the image we project.

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esults from a recent survey of 362 HR professionals, conducted by Jobstreet.com in collaboration with Gillette indicated that in today’s competitive job market, grooming plays a crucial part in determining who gets hired. When it comes to male grooming, 64% of hiring employers can accept employees with a fashionable beard style, but prefers a clean-shaven male candidate. A clean-shaven face was identified specifically as a critical grooming cue with 92% of employers believing that a clean shaven male gives a better impression. Almost half of hiring employers surveyed shared that when there are two equally qualified candidates, the better groomed person is more likely to get hired. When a candidate arrives unkempt for a job interview, HR professionals form the opinion that the candidate shows a lack of initiative and may need close supervision.

The survey also found that employers do not tell candidates face-to-face that they have personal grooming issues. This results in a vicious cycle where more and more employees continue to slack off in the grooming department, and employers in turn continue to find it more and more difficult to hire a suitable candidate.

Perhaps more importantly, 63.5% of HR professionals strongly feel that Malaysian employees, especially men, need to enhance their appearance through grooming. It goes without saying that in today’s ever-changing business world, the need to stay sharp is more important than ever before.

Putting in that extra effort to look presentable will surely help to maximise the opportunity of becoming the top candidate in the minds of the hiring employers.

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INDEPENDENCE STARTS WITH YOU

AUGUST 2014

WHAT DOES INDEPENDE

OUR COUNTRY CELEBRATES ITS INDEPENDENCE DAY THIS MONTH. SO WHAT DOES THAT MEAN TO YOU? AND MORE IMPORTANTLY, WHAT DOES INDEPENDENCE MEAN TO YOU PERSONALLY?

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INDEPENDENCE STARTS WITH YOU

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alaysians from all walks of life, regardless of creed, religion and ethnicity have a day of commemoration for the struggles our forefathers went through in achieving the country’s Independence Day. In Bahasa Melayu, it’s called Hari Merdeka and we celebrate this momentous day on the 31st of August every year since 1957 when we gained independence from British colonial rule.

And so you may ask, what’s the big fuss about it? Why is it important? We’re sure many of you just think of Hari Merdeka as another public holiday, as just another day with no classes or work, a day for lavish parades and sprightly festivities. For many others still (and I’m talking from general observation), it’s a day to go hang out at the nearest shopping mall. In a sense, yes, that’s all part of it, albeit being superficial and vacuous reasons at best. What many of us fail to observe and appreciate is the deeper meaning behind the celebrations and fanfare. The meaning of independence itself, of the struggles, complexities and selfless sacrifice involved towards achieving it is lost amongst many.

Independence is a value that many of us have taken for granted. Maybe, just maybe it’s because so many of us have had it so good for such a long period of time.

Think about it. Our country is in a very privileged position geographically, we’re strong economically, rich in natural resources and free of many devastating natural disasters such as earthquakes and volcanoes. We are extremely lucky that we don’t fight stupid and senseless wars, and enjoy unparalleled peace and prosperity. Many of us have grown up and live in fortunate circumstances. Our parents are loaded, there are numerous big malls and countless retail outlets to waste their hard earned money on (not to mention online shopping), we have the Internet and K-pop, and all the modern trappings of entertainment and lifestyle gadgets. Are all this possible without the independence of our nation?

In the context of the country, independence generally means freedom from the control, influence, support or the like of others. That means that as an independent nation, we have the power to self-govern our lands and make our

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own laws and decisions and basically to function on our own without interference from other countries or nation states. Yup, that means as an independent nation, we can make our own decisions, determine our own destiny and live by our own rules without someone from the outside lord-ing it over us and telling us what to do. What’s more, as our country practises a parliamentary democracy system with constitutional monarchy, each and every citizen has the right, freedom and power to choose their leaders. Mind you, there’s no such thing under colonial rule. We, as the citizens of an independent country have the privilege to decide who we want to govern us, to choose the leaders whom we want to take us on our journey towards building the nation in all areas be it the economy, education, welfare, industry, defence, as well as

protecting and overseeing our way of life. An independent nation entails a single government that’s recognised by all, and being accorded with its own set of rights, on top of having a Federal Constitution that guarantees the rights of all its citizens. So as you can see, having independence is vitally important for both a country and its people to develop and move forward, free of outside influence.

Hence, we should not take our nation’s independence for granted. Instead, we should appreciate, unite and defend our independence as a nation.

Similarly, for individuals, independence is an equally important value and state of being that many constantly strive to attain. Individually, independence comes in many different forms and ways, and can be achieved through numerous means. It can also come to mean different things to different people. One person’s definition of independence may be different from another’s. Likewise, the way each individual goes about pursuing and achieving that independence may come in various differing ways or it could be through similar means as well.

Recently, we had the opportunity to ask a handful of Malaysian youths what independence means to them personally, and though we got some unsurprising and mature answers from them (as well as some surprising thoughts too!), overall we were not surprised to see that independence ranks pretty highly in importance with everyone that we talked to.

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INDEPENDENCE STARTS WITH YOU

AUGUST 2014

WHAT DOES INDEPENDENCE MEAN TO YOU? For many young Malaysians, independence means having the freedom to practise whatever you want to and freedom of speech, all within limits, of course. As UCSI Bachelor of Psychology student Lai Kam Chong enthuses, “It means the freedom to practise whatever you want to, within a boundary. I believe the voice of the people is very important for the country to improve. Within a country, there are many different people, opinions and talents. If their intentions are good, we can utilise all these talents and all these ideas to improve the country if they are allowed to speak.”

According to Ervin Kaur Mann, it means that she doesn’t have to depend on anybody but herself. The Bachelor of Early Childhood Education student is of the opinion that being independent means one can do things by themselves. She elaborates, “When you can do things yourself, you don’t need to ask your parents’ permission and all that. Sometimes you still do, but you have to be mature because later on your parents won’t be there to guide you, so you have to guide yourself.” Because of this view, Ervin has attained a sense of achievement by being independent.

Another student in Early Childhood Studies, Noor Nadhirah, echoes this sentiment. “Independence means we are not depending on others and we try to do everything by ourselves. You try to overcome everyday challenges

and solve problems by yourself.” And she is right. This is the prevailing stance and circumstance that many of these youths are adopting and going through as they are pursuing their further studies in places far away from the comfort of home. For many of them, it is the first time in their lives that they are forced to live on their own, in hostels and rental rooms, far removed from their parents, siblings and familiar surroundings. These circumstances have made a lot of them “grow up” and learn to be independent. Initially it was a struggle for Teong Hui Ting, a Foundation in Science student. “When I first came to college, I struggled and argued with my mum because I didn’t want to live in a hostel as I felt that I will be alone

FROM LEFT ERVIN KAUR MANN A/P HARJINDAR SINGH; LAI KAM CHONG; NOOR NADHIRAH BT ROSSLI; TEONG HUI TING

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CAMPUS PLUS WOULD LIKE TO THANK ALL THE STUDENTS OF CITY UNIVERSITY COLLEGE, UCSI UNIVERSITY, UNITAR INTERNATIONAL UNIVERSITY, NILAI UNIVERSITY AND KDU UNIVERSITY COLLEGE FOR THEIR PARTICIPATION IN THIS FEATURE

HOW WOULD YOU ACHIEVE IT?

FROM LEFT SHAMLA SUJENOREN; MUHD NUR HALIM; PUVANESWARY A/P SELVARAJ; SHEHNU PRIYAA PASUPATHY

‘FROM CHARISMATIC AND POWERFUL FIGURES LIKE TUNKU ABDUL RAHMAN, NELSON MANDELA, BARRACK OBAMA, AUNG SAN SUU KYI TO CHE GUEVARA, THERE IS NO SHORTAGE OF CURRENT OR HISTORICAL ROLE MODELS WE CAN LOOK UP TO AND EMULATE’

and need to do everything by myself. But after living in the hostel for two months, I have actually learnt a lot of things.

I’ve learnt how to be independent, how to wash my clothes and how to cook. These may be easy matters to you, but for me they are quite meaningful.” Shamla Sujenoren, a Diploma in Business student readily agrees. “I’m staying alone, far away from my parents, and I feel a sense of independence. It’s a big achievement because from the day I was born until I was about 17 years old, I’ve been together with them. Now that I live separately from them, there’s nobody to wash my clothes and cook for me. I feel that I’ve become more mature.”

For others though, not having to live under the same roof with their parents is something that they’ve looked forward to and embraced with the fullest of enthusiasm once the opportunity presented itself. Diploma in Business Admin student Shehnu Priyaa says, “Independence means I don’t live in the same roof with my parents, meaning I can live alone and do whatever I want. Maybe because I was raised in a big family, so being alone is a big source of independence for me.” Puvaneswary Selvaraj (Bachelor of Accounting and Finances) adds, “I want to be alone and stay somewhere without my family members, so that I can learn and experience new things.”

Now that we have a picture of what independence means to you, we then ask the question of how you would go about achieving it. Lai thinks that education is a very important way to cultivate the awareness of independence and the freedom to speak. And for Teong, it’s something that comes naturally, because one gets used to being independent, simple as that. For Bachelor of Management student Muhd Nur Halim, it’s by observation and hard work to achieve better decision making. He says, “You observe people and you try to do like they do. You see and learn what they did to achieve their own freedom, and maybe we can implement the same things as them to achieve the same thing.” Ervin also goes by the same way.

She observes the behaviour of her cousins and compares it to her own upbringing. As she is the only child, her parents have trained her from young to be independent.

WHO IS YOUR ROLE MODEL FOR INDEPENDENCE? From charismatic and powerful figures like Tunku Abdul Rahman, Nelson Mandela, Barrack Obama, Aung San Suu Kyi to Che Guevara, there is no shortage of current or historical role models we can look up to and emulate.

Shehnu Priyaa of Nilai University even counts renowned model Tyra Banks as her role model for independence!

Why? Because Tyra has achieved a lot, and she has did it by being fiercely independent.

Notwithstanding the prominent personalities, most young people have as a role model for independence someone who is much closer and accessible to them. A pillar of strength and a tower of power, is it any surprise that a lot of young people look up to their own father and/or mother as their most important role model? Other family members who are looked up to as role models include older brothers and sisters, aunties, and in the case of Noor Nadhirah, her lecturer!

Regardless of who we look up to, ultimately the onus is on ourselves to be independent or learn to become as such. As the world advances rapidly especially in terms of technology and life’s challenges continually pop up over the ever evolving social political landscape, we must learn to adapt on our own and be able to stand on our own two feet. The economy rises and falls, nothing in life is stable, so must learn to make a living and survive by ourselves. If we work at it, we will achieve a point where we are able to support ourselves without anyone’s help and have the clarity and courage to make the right decisions on our own. Having that in mind, one shouldn’t abuse their independence nor take it for granted, for being independent is both a blessing and a responsibility.

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MEET SEAN, THE PRO SHOOTER

AUGUST 2014

PICTURE PERFECT Professional photography is an excellent career choice for anyone who wants to get paid for using their creative talents. All you need is a good eye, a quality product and self-discipline. Sounds 46 simple? | CAMPUS PLUS

Sean’s trips can be found on his website at seanliew.com and by subscribing to his newsletter or visiting his Facebook page at facebook.com/SeanLiewPhotography

SEAN LIEW

“MY FIRST FILM CAMERA WAS A CHINON AND MY FIRST DIGITAL CAMERA WAS THE FUJIFILM MX700. I AM CURRENTLY USING NIKON CAMERA SYSTEMS AND HAVE A FEW CAMERA BODIES AND LENSES”

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ean Liew, a photographer, lecturer at Open University and a graphics designer will attest that while it may seem easy for photographers to take photos, it is the process inside their minds before the clicking that produces amazing results.

When did you start taking photographs and when did you realise that photography is more than a hobby?

I started at the age of 13 when I was given a Chinon manual film camera. I would go to the local library, read up on the fundamentals of photography to try out what I had learnt. But back then, buying film rolls were very expensive, especially for a student. So, I had to save up to buy films and to get them processed.

Every click was precious and calculated, unlike the digital photography age we’re living in now.

Coming from a design background, I worked with images and photos all the time and it came to a point when I thought to myself, “I could be taking these kinds of photos instead of proposing to my clients to purchase them from stock image companies”. And that was when I started shooting for my clients.

Who inspired you to seriously go into this industry?

Jen Siow, Malaysia’s great commercial photographer.

He is the first photographer here, who plunged head first into digital photography and spent a lot of money investing in camera equipment that was ahead of its time. He was truly an inspiration and had helped fuel my passion and got me excited about digital photography and the possibilities it can offer.

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What kind of photography do you enjoy most?

Travel photography. I love travelling and I love photography. Combining the two passions is just a natural thing to do. I like taking the time to explore the proverbial road less travelled and capture unique experiences and rich cultures for my own memories.

Photography has become such an easy hobby for everyone. People just click away with their phones and cameras capturing everything they do and see.

Photography is always seen as a glamorous job if you’re in National Geographic or Life magazine. Is photography the same in other areas?

Photography has always been perceived as a glamorous career where photographers capture great images with ease and rub shoulders with celebrities and the elites but in actual fact, it’s just like any other profession where hard work is required and duly rewarded. While it may seem easy for photographers to take photos, it is the process inside their minds before the clicking that produces amazing results.

‘I like taking the time to explore the proverbial road less travelled and capture unique experiences and rich cultures for my own memories’

If someone is interested in photography as a career what would you advise them and what kind of starter camera should they use?

Sign up for a photography course and look for work in the field that interests you. Be passionate and willing to put in the long hours to learn the skill. Learning doesn’t just come from textbooks or online tutorial videos.

Much of the learning process comes from working, experimenting and making mistakes. Never be afraid to make mistakes, as it is the best teacher you will ever have. As for cameras, any entry-level camera in the market that costs anywhere between RM1000 and RM2000 can produce fantastic images. What makes your photography stand out from the crowd is your vision and photographic eye. These are things that money can’t buy and must be learnt through practise and experience.

I also heard that you organise travel trips for photographers.

Annually, I bring small groups of travellers to places like Mongolia, Tibet, India, China and Japan. Participants love it when they get to learn photography while travelling.

Not only do they gain a great learning experience, they also get to bring home many memorable images.

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IN MEMORY OF Our thoughts and prayers are with you.

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Priced at only RM80 per talent, our creative team at Campus Plus magazine is offering professional portrait photography packages for your talent portfolio. All you need to do is schedule a session with our creative team and leave the rest to us!

Campus Plus professional portrait photography package includes: • One hour studio photography • Close up and full body shots • Four A5 photo cards • Custom DVD of hi-res quality jpegs

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ALWAYS KEEP THOSE HANDS CLEAN!

AUGUST 2014

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e use our hands all the time to get things done throughout the day and yet most of us tend to forgo the need to sanitise our hands because we think that a quick wash with water will do the trick. Did you know that despite being cleaned regularly, the toilet door knob is one of the most germ infested things on campus, in public areas i.e. shopping malls, and even at home? Even desks, where sneezes and coughs end up all over, aren’t spared. Instead of putting these germs into your mouth when you eat or taking these germs home to Mommy dearest, get rid of them!

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hands saves lives When To Clean There are some critical times to clean your hands and they are: • Before and after meals and snacks • Before caring for young children • After touching a public surface • Before and after preparing food, especially when handling raw meat, poultry, or seafood • After using the restroom • When hands are dirty • After touching animals • When you or someone around you is ill

Aside from eating right and regular exercise, there’s one other way to ensure that you stay in tiptop form, always.

Now that we’ve got that out of the way, here’s how you can keep your hands hygienic at all times.

Wash With Soap & Water Hand washing is like a “do-it-yourself” vaccine and it involves only five simple and effective steps - wet, lather, scrub, rinse and dry. With this easy regime, you can reduce the spread of diarrheal diseases (shigellosis, typhoid, and cholera), acute respiratory infections (SARS, bird flu) and eye infections so you can stay healthy.

Regular hand washing, particularly before and after certain activities, is one of the best ways

to remove germs, avoid getting sick and prevent the spread of germs to others. Didn’t think it’d be that easy, huh? Think again.

Carry A Hand Sanitiser You know those little bottles of liquid that people use sometimes? Yup, those. As much as it seems gross that your friends are opting for the slightly gooey gel instead of actually washing their hands, hand sanitisers can deactivate the H1N1 virus on contact. It also neutralises many other harmful bacteria like E. coli, Staphylococcus, Streptococcus, and Salmonella, all of which causes serious illness. Opt for an alcohol-based hand sanitiser because it breaks up bacterial proteins and kills them. The right way to use a hand sanitiser is to use enough of it. Coat the front and back of your hands, getting them wet enough so that they take at least 15 seconds to dry.

Pack Some Wipes Sanitising wipes are great for almost everything from cleaning a baby’s butt to sanitising your hands and even right down to wiping down surfaces anytime, anyplace and anywhere.

Wipes are different from sanitisers as they sanitise and clean in one step when applied to the surface or hands. They’re useful for when you can’t get to a sink and they’re also more convenient as they can be discarded easily whereas washing with soap and water require a rinse and dry.

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YOUR VIEW ON CURRENT ISSUES

AUGUST 2014

Malaysia,

A Second Home Ever wonder what international students think of living in Malaysia?

We hear from four UKM international students who shared with us their thoughts.

I feel Malaysia is especially unique when it comes to food. Places like the mamak, it’s very interesting to see how they serve the food and drinks. I truly enjoy it.

I like Malaysia for its diversity. I’m able to meet so many people of different cultures. Thank you Malaysia, it’s truly a great experience!

DECHRY GALIVAN

ICY SEANNE

MASTER OF LAW UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (UKM)

MASTER OF LAW UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (UKM)

I find Malaysia a very beautiful country that comes with so many different cultures. Yet, everyone is friendly and lives together in harmony.

As an international student, Malaysia is like a second home to me. I can easily adapt to the Malaysian culture because of its multicultural aspect. I’m sure other international students will agree with me too.

M.FARSHID FARHAN

HAMEEDULLAH AZIMI

MASTER OF ECONOMY UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (UKM)

MASTER OF COMMUNICATION UNIVERSITI KEBANGSAAN MALAYSIA (UKM)

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COMPLIMENTARY SCREENING AT GSC

AUGUST 2014

FREE MOVIE SCREENING TEKKEN 2: KAZUYA’S REVENGE

20 AUGUST 2014 (WED) VENUE: GSC MID VALLEY TIME: 9.00PM DATE:

LIMITED MOVIE TICKETS!

To get your movie tickets, log on to facebook.com/campusplus and take part to win. Movie tickets are limited.

Fans of the smash hit video game of the same name would be delighted to know that Tekken 2: Kazuya’s Revenge would feature the backstory of Kazuya, and his rise to power within the Mishima Zaibatsu clan.

The movie will see him suffering from amnesia and trying to discover his true identity but along the way is kidnapped by an underground crime organisation and turned into a ruthless assassin.

The movie is a prequel to the (2010) Tekken movie, and stars Kane Kosugi as Kazuya, replacing Anthony Dale as the titular character. Gary Daniels would be returning in his role as badass rogue brawler Bryan Fury, and Cary-Hiroyuki Tanaka reprises his role as Heihachi, Kazuya’s father and merciless head of the Mishima Zaibatsu.

Expect a brutal no-holds-barred battle to the end as Kazuya ultimately tries to discover himself through the pitiless arena of no-rules fighting that is known as the Tekken Tournament.

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OUT & ABOUT TOWN

AUGUST 2014

SAT / AUG 16 MTV WORLD STAGE MALAYSIA 2014

Save the date, reshuffle your appointments and start planning your trip to Sunway Resort City, Kuala Lumpur, because it is the place to be – come August! MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. has officially announced that MTV World Stage Malaysia is back for the sixth-year running. MTV Asia also announced the first two artists gracing the

MTV World Stage for the first time – homegrown international singer-songwriter, Yuna; and Universal Music Group International’s first K-pop idol group, Boys Republic, with additional performers to be announced at a later date. MTV VJs Alan and Hanli will again be hosting this year’s concert. Set to welcome an expected live audience of about 15,000 fans, MTV World Stage Malaysia 2014 is sponsored by Sunway, Xpax, Johnson & Johnson Vision Care, Hong Leong Bank and William Grant & Sons, and supported by Tourism Malaysia, local broadcast partner, Astro, and local radio partner, hitz.fm. MTV World Stage is a global series that bring multi-genre talents with global relevance, telecast to an audience in over 550 million households.

Recorded ‘live’ at the most exclusive gigs, world renowned music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, the series is the ‘front row seat’ for music lovers to experience the biggest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas. MTV World Stage Malaysia is part of this platform that delivers the MTV brand experience not only on the ground with MTV fans in Malaysia, but with a global airing in 154 countries across MTV Networks. The Malaysia show is also MTV’s first originally-produced MTV World Stage event globally, which started in 2009. TIME: 7.30pm VENUE: Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon, Sunway Resort City, Kuala Lumpur TICKETING: For more information, check out MTVAsia’s Facebook at www.facebook.com/mtvasia. MTV World Stage passes are not for sale and may be won by fans through game contests onsite.

SUN / SEPT 7 MERDEKA RIDE/RUN PENANG 2014

FRI / AUG 15 KL LAKE GARDENS FESTIVAL 2014: JOGET IN THE PARK

This is a 90 minute special with two world renowned artistes who combine to form a perfect symphony and light up any entertainment event. Internationally acclaimed piano superstar Richard Clayderman will team up with our very own effervescent jazz queen Dato’ Sheila Majid, both of whom will be performing live at the Kuala Lumpur Lake Gardens Festival 2014 as part of the opening show for the festival. ‘The Joget in the Park’ to be held at the Panggung Anniversary is an effort to bring the neighbourhood together at this historical amphitheatre which was once known for its weekly music concerts. For more information about the festival, please visit: www.facebook.com/ kllgf and www.mojo-live.com/kllgf. TIME: 8.30-10.15 pm VENUE: Panggung Anniversary, KL Botanical Gardens, Kuala Lumpur.TICKETING: RM250 (VIP), RM180 (Platinum) and RM120 (Normal). All prices are inclusive of a RM3.00 processing fee. Public ticket sale begins on July 8th, 2014 at 10pm whilst stocks last.

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THU / AUG 28 KONSERT NOSTALGIA KEMERDEKAAN KE-57

In conjunction with the upcoming National Day celebrations on August 31st, 2014, Bin Jamal Event Sdn. Bhd. has organised a special Merdeka concert to be held at Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur featuring Malaysia’s very own “King of Pop”, Datuk Jamal Abdillah. The concert pays tribute to the nation’s independence. Also featured is a special appearance

by Eddy Silitonga from Indonesia. This is the first time Jamal Abdillah is collaborating with his childhood idol. Jamal Abdillah was only 17 when he first heard the soulful and melodious voice of the legendary Indonesian crooner. Eddy’s songs such as Bunga Tanjung, Lancang Kuning, Oh Melati and Bunga Pujaan are evergreen for Jamal. Singing Eddy’s Lancang Kuning and Bunga Pujaan on the talent search programme Bintang RTM has brought him his first taste of fame in the 1970s. Jamal Abdillah is renowned for such songs as Gadis Melayu, Kekasih Awal dan Akhir and Ghazal Untuk Rabiah (a duet with M. Nasir).

TIME: 8.30 pm VENUE: Panggung Sari, Istana Budaya TICKETING: RM58, RM108, RM158, RM258, RM358, RM458. For additional details, please visit the following website: www.ticket2u.biz or call the information hotline: +603-41478600.

In conjunction with the upcoming Merdeka Day celebrations, Penang will bear witness to a chance in a lifetime 3-in-1 sporting cum social event. Dubbed as the fundraising event of the year, it will feature three major events – namely the Merdeka Ride/Run 2014, Merdeka Sports Carnival 2014 and Guang Ming Wellness Tour – running concurrently on September 7th, 2014 from 6.30 am to 1.00 pm. All donations and charitable contributions will be used to fund humanitarian work under the Malaysian Red Crescent Central Seberang Perai Chapter. Certificates of participation will be given to all participants at the finishing line. The Top 100 cyclists and Top 100 competitive runners will be awarded medals. The top five runners of each competitive run category will also receive a special award. Endorsed by the Penang state government, this ride and run event is co-organised by the Malaysian Red Crescent Society (PBSM).

TIME: 6.30am-1.00pm VENUE: Ng Yam Huat Hall, Bukit Mertajam, Pulau Pinang. TICKETING: Free entrance except for the Merdeka Ride/Run 2014. For outstation participants, special goodies collection sessions will be available on September 6th, 2014 (Saturday) evening and September 7th, 2014 (Sunday) morning. Prearrangement with the organiser is required. Please email: mrc_mrr@ outlook.com for additional details and information.

Or go to the website: deltaevents.com.my/event/ info/index/Merdeka_Ride_Run_2014.

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SLAXDAN

AUGUST 2014

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DANIEL LOURDES A.K.A. SLAXDAN LEADS AN INCREDIBLE DOUBLE LIFE THAT MANY OF US CAN ONLY DREAM OF; A STUDENT MAJORING IN INTERNATIONAL STUDIES AT MONASH UNIVERSITY BY DAY AND A HIGHLY SOUGHT AFTER DJ BY NIGHT, PLAYING AT HOUSE PARTIES, UNIVERSITIES, FORMAL EVENTS AND CLUBS.

THE STORY OF SLAXDAN

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laxdan developed a passion for electronic dance music after being inspired by Dutch beats while living in the Netherlands in 2008. It started off with just mucking around with music software and as a result of being mainly self-taught; he has now progressed to music production.

Initially inspired by DJs such as Hardwell, Tiesto and other mainstream deejays, his current favourites are Flume and Disclosure. Inspiration strikes each time he hears something that clicks and has feelings and emotions as its basis. The same thing goes for his performances where selecting the right tracks is based on the reactions of the crowd.

This year, the direction of his music has been moving towards experimenting with his versatility by delving into new sub-genres of electronic music, yet staying true to his multifaceted style. As of now, mash-ups and bootlegs are his thing and he is currently perfecting his own style of mixes and mash-ups, aptly named a ‘Slaxshup’.

Slaxdan’s favourite gig would have to be his debut set in March 2013, which was a major gig. He has had the privilege of opening for DJs Goldfish & Blink during Monash University’s party. Despite heavy rain and high nerves, his hard work, dedication and mad skills succeeded in keeping the crowd pumped up for two hours. You guessed it, his set was well received.

Like a true artist, Slaxdan always makes his gigs a number one priority because there is always a fire inside and a burning passion to excel. There is always the obstacle of self-discipline and time management when it comes to studies but in fact, DJ-ing actually energises him to concentrate more on his studies.

Slaxdan has won many competitions, namely the Beat Sessions DJ Battle in April 2013, judged by Red Bull Thre3style Malaysian Champion 2013, DJ Reeve. In May 2013, he won the opportunity to open for worldrenowned British dubstep music producers, Skream & Benga in KL during their Asian tour and headlined Southside’s monthly CTFO party in Vertigo KL in August

2013. Slaxdan has also toured colleges and universities with Red Bull for Red Bull’s promotional events, making him a familiar face and a recognised house name among university students.

When asked to choose one song to play if he had only one day left on earth, Slaxdan would pick something that has a lot of emotion, euphoria and a toned down melody.

An example of such a song would be the Greatest View

by Flume because it’s great song and it is what’s inspiring him right now.

As a DJ or a music producer, the highlight of his career would be to play at world festivals like Tomorrowland because that’s where he can show the world what he’s got. It is Slaxdan’s big dream. He would like to play not just at the mainstream festivals but also at the underground ones that promote other electronic music genres.

Slaxdan is ever grateful for the support that he has received from his folks, friends and fellow Monashians.

Having a dad who actually went to Vertigo to watch him perform just shows how supportive his parents are of him doing what he loves.

Goals for the year after completing his final semester in university include focusing on personal growth, exploring new sounds and making original music productions.

For now, do make sure to check out his latest Slaxshup entitled “Tell jaguar to be left alone”.

“LEARNING IN ITSELF IS A PROJECT”

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ALBUM RELEASES AND REVIEWS

AUGUST 2014

REVIEWS

STORYLINE HUNTER HAYES

After his platinum-certified debut album, Hunter Hayes decided to take a different approach in Storyline.

Unlike his previous self-titled album, Hunter Hayes, he did not play more than 30 instruments alone, but included his touring band and steel guitar player, Paul Franklin as guest musicians. With

HERE LIES LOVE DAVID BYRNE AND FATBOY SLIM

After the catchy 2010 song Here Lies Love got covered by numerous guest vocalists, the original 2013 New York’s Public Theatre cast’s live version recording is here. Here Lies Love is a live performance about the life

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a total of 12 songs and two segues, you can feel the emotions that Hayes is trying to portray in each song. We loved it from the first beat right to the last.

We also recommend that you listen to Storyline in sequence. Wild Card and Storyline are exactly what you would expect from a Hayes’ album – they are fun, catchy, happy and upbeat. Overall, Storyline gives us the familiar sounds of Hayes, but also presents us with a different side of Hayes emotionally.

So is Storyline something new and different? Maybe, and maybe not, but it is definitely satisfying and entertaining.

of former First Lady of the Philippines Imelda Marcos and the woman who raised her, Estrella Cumpas. Unlike the previous studio album, the cast recording of the Here Lies Love album stars Ruthie Ann Miles as Imelda and Jose Llana as Ferdinand Marcos.

What’s more exciting is it is better than the previous album. Its light and funky rhythm and lyrics comprehensively takes us into Imelda’s world. Relive history through Ruthie’s pleasant voice and Jose’s lovely tenor, and be enthralled with the poignant and smart lyrics and uplifting musicality. We loved this funky storytelling and who knows, you might find it surprisingly hard to resist too!

NEW EYES CLEAN BANDIT

Have you ever listened to fusion music, a mixture of electronic music with classical music? If not, then you may want to listen to Clean Bandit’s New Eyes. It is an enchanting, bright and light summer album that’s sure to make you feel uplifted and that little bit classier. The opening track

ALEPH GESAFFELSTEIN

Techno’s dark prince, Mike Lévy, better known as Gesaffelstein, completely saturated his first debut album with his sinister brand of techno. Darkness, minimalism, premonition and fear are the words that best describe the entire

Mozart’s House is the signature of fusion music. It begins with a pretty standard electronic-infused music until the classical music kicks in and fuses itself onto the track. A truly beautiful piece that left us impressed. Although Extraordinary feels anti-climactic, we are still in love with its tempo and beat that makes the whole song lively. We can’t help but be amazed with Dust Clears, a standout track that ably blends two different styles of voices. Come Over is definitely one of our favourite; it is pretty much the embodiment of summer. Its breezy and light vocals are perfectly matched with the background music. Who doesn’t love Rather Be, a surprise breakout hit that acknowledges the future of fusion music? Its fusion of violin, cello, and modern electronics with its blissful and light vocals are the reasons why we love it. It’s a track that’s always on the replay button.

album. It brings the audience to a dark and twisted fantasy. Aleph fetes us to an unconventional take on dance floor music, creating and imparting an eerie, ghostly and creepy feeling. The haunting music resembles an expertly carved horror story that constantly captivated us and made us anticipate what’s going to happen next. The tension created in this album is truly fearsome. It is not an album that would be everyone’s cup of tea, but fans of Gesaffelstein’s brand of dark techno would definitely be lapping up every track here.

15 MINUTES WITH…

AUGUST 2014

music

A Conversation

With Yuna

Our very own international singer-songwriter and world-renowned artist, Yuna, needs no introduction.

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urrently based in L.A., the scorchinghot artist first burst into the local music scene back in 2008, and has since left a trail of great songs, awesome albums, and numerous music awards both local and international in her wake. Her impact on the music industry is hardly surprising, as anyone who has ever listened to her songs would undoubtedly feel inspired and be in awe of her beautiful vocals and masterful song writing skills.

What’s really exciting for Malaysian and regional fans alike is Yuna herself will be gracing the MTV World Stage Malaysia this coming August 16th. Excited yet? We are!

Recently, we had the honour of chatting with the talented songstress, and got her to share with us (and to all of you) her latest happenings and what you can expect from her in the not too distant future.

CAMPUS+: What are some of the MTV World Stage Malaysia opening act songs that you’ll be performing?

YUNA: I’ll be performing a couple of songs from my latest album (Nocturnal) and my new single, Come Back, as well as my previous single, Rescue. I’ll also be performing a couple of Malay songs, so I’m excited.

C+: What are you working on now?

Y: Right now, I’m working on my third album and I’m still writing and recording it. So hopefully by next year I will have another album out.

C+: Which artists would you like to collaborate with next?

Y: I am a huge fan of Coldplay and I keep playing them over and over again. I would love to work with them.

C+: Your music videos have a simple, light and humble approach. What’s the message that you want your fans to see through your videos?

Y: For my music videos, first of all, it’s always about the music. Whenever we talk about making videos, I’m excited, but I’m always like, I don’t want to overdo it. I don’t like overdoing things. Music videos are just like listening to songs, but it’s something that we could deliver to the fans visually. The visuals should be something positive, and have a positive message. It should be something uplifting.

Whenever I make a music video, it’s always all about art and the artistic side of it. I really enjoy experimenting and making them. And it’s always to inspire people. Just like how I make my music, my music videos are all about making people feel inspired.

C+: What was the biggest challenge you encountered before you made it big?

Y: I think I’ve always been said ‘no’ to. Before I started, I have really wanted to do something with music for a very, very long time, but I never got the opportunity. For example, when I went for auditions and stuff like that, people always said no to me. So in the beginning, I worked really hard and I did something that I truly believed in and one day all the hard work and everything just paid off. So yeah, I think in the beginning it’s just hard to get people to listen to you and to really understand you and your music. I think that’s the biggest challenge in the beginning.

C+: What is your message and advice to our readers and fans?

Y: Always stay positive and support local music because we have a lot of talented idols and talented acts from Malaysia and Asia. I think they need more support from the locals to be able to carry on and make music. Actually, it’s an important industry in our country and region. So support them, and don’t stop. And if you have talent, if you have something to show, share it. Don’t be scared. Believe in your art and believe in your strength.

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OLD TIMERS SHOW HOW IT’S DONE

AUGUST 2014

Psy and Snoop Dogg’s

Number One Hangover

Psy’s first musical collaboration with hiphop maestro Snoop Dogg in a scene from Hangover.

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ouTube sensation Psy is back and this time he’s all “stoned” with his latest hip song Hangover which features his maiden collaboration with American hip-hop mogul Snoop Dogg. It all started with the horse-riding “Gangnam craze” which went viral in 2012. Since then Gangnam Style had garnered over 2.04 billion hits on YouTube.

Just when we thought Gangnam fever had finally subsided, Psy released his second major hit single Gentleman which was broadcast live from Korea during its inaugural launch on YouTube. Since its introduction in mid-April

Although widely regarded by many as a flop, Hangover has since reignited Psy’s stagnating career and waning popularity, hence, preserving the original spirit of Gangnam. Without being overly meticulous in its portrayal of being hung-over, the music video itself was not as mundane as expected as it depicted excessive boozing and the hangover effects of alcoholism. At the moment of writing,

RED LIGHT

SHORT HAIR

F(X)

AOA

Although f(x) is one of the most popular female acts in K-Pop, the group is always seen as struggling to stand out from the shadow of Girls’ Generation. With Red Light, they are not only stepping out of the shadows but forging ahead into uncharted territory within K-Pop. Opening with title track Red Light, which is as danceable as the 2013 hit single Rum Pum Pum Pum but minus the sugary sweetness, all 11 tracks on the album reflects on the changing sound of K-Pop and a shift in the overall style of f(x). We also liked the infectious sounds of Rainbow, which takes us on a trip to the darker side of world music and dance. From an upbeat dance vibe, the album then transitions to a slower set that highlights the vocal capabilities of f(x). Tracks such as the 70s-inspired All Night and Vacance display a surprisingly mature sound from the five members. Overall, we liked this album and think it may be one of the best K-Pop albums to be released over the summer.

Short Hair is the girl group’s first mini album, and it’s a follow up to their successful single Miniskirt. It’s a seven track album with two instrumental songs that cuts through various genres like pop, R&B and electronic.

The opening song is a soulful R&B song called Fantasy which highlights the vocal talents of AOA. Then, we have the title track Short Hair, an interesting laidback pop track with 70s disco influences. Continuing the breezy sentimentality of summer and sporting the laidback vibes is Joa Yo! Then there’s Soulmate, easily one of the most infectious tracks on the album. Its contemporary sound and incorporation of hip hop in certain sections subtly reflects the tranquillity of youthful love, and we think it could easily be the background music for a K-drama! The tempo then notches up with You Know That, a catchy track that is also danceable to. We couldn’t help but be entertained by this short and sweet mini album.

2013, Gentleman has chalked up almost 712 million views – a considerable achievement given that the song was described as a rehashed version of Gangnam Style.

REVIEWS

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THE LATEST IN KOREAN POP MUSIC

k-pop

AUGUST 2014

K-POP CHART

‘Although widely regarded by many as a flop, Hangover has since reignited Psy’s stagnating career and waning popularity, hence, preserving the original spirit of Gangnam’

Hangover has recorded an astronomical 100 million views in less than six weeks, propelling Psy as the number one K-pop artist, and beating out other younger K-pop acts in the process.

Surely Psy must have done something right or else his cheesy and controversial parodies would not have received such rave reviews and views. So Psy is definitely here to stay, at least until his next big viral hit comes along.

Well then, what can we say? Just ride along and revel in the psychotic wave of stardom and extravagance that we have all come to love and enjoy about Psy!

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TEENAGER

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K.WILL | ONE FINE DAY

BEAST | GOOD LUCK

AOA| SHORT HAIR

HYOMIN | MAKE UP

MAMAMOO | HELLO

GOT7 | GOT (HEART)

JUNG JOONYOUNG | TEENAGER

GUMMY | I LOVED.. HAVE NO REGRETS

F(X) | RED LIGHT

ICE BABY TINY-G | ICE BABY

WEEK OF JULY 18

LET’S QUIT (SINGLE)

GOT LOVE

HANHAE

GOT 7

Hanhae, one third of popular hip-hop trio Phantom has decided to go it alone again with his first release in three years as a solo artist. Let’s Quit is the new single and features San E and C-Luv, and should prove to all doubters that Hanhae has what it takes to make it alone. Overall, the digital single is a laidback and breezy listen that’s anchored by a strong electric piano performance. Even with a stripped down drum loop, the song has a refreshingly live feel to it, thanks to some intriguing percussive flourishes.

You can hear the musicians in Hanhae’s band laying down a strong pocket with aplomb and good taste, with a spot on retro funk vibe pervading the entire performance. Adding an edgy final touch to the song are rappers San E and C-Luv, laying on some solid performances that deliver cool street vibes.

This is the septet’s second EP, following their extremely well received debut Girls, Girls, Girls earlier this year. The opening song, U Got Me is rap-heavy, which is a good thing if you’re into that.

It features superb singing from Youngjae, Jr. and JB. Next comes A, the track released as a single, and yes, it is extremely catchy. On this track, the rap is well-done and complemented by a killer hook that is a simple repeated piano riff. But for us, the standout track of the album is hands down Bad Behaviour. It opens with synth vocals and then eases into a rap cadence that builds into a harmony. JB, the leader of the group penned this song, and it boasts of edgy refrains and silky harmonies whilst the persistent synth vocals echo the title of the song. Catchy indeed!

Our verdict: run out and get this album!

SOURCE: MNET.COM

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THE LATEST CINEMA FLICKS

AUGUST 2014

PREVIEWS

THE SIGNAL

STARRING: LAURENCE FISHBURNE BRENTON THWAITES OLIVIA COOKE BEAU KNAPP RELEASE: 28TH AUGUST 2014

INTO THE STORM

Release: 7th August 2014 Cast: Richard Armitage, Sarah Wayne Callies, Matt Walsh, Alycia Debnam-Carey, Arlen Escarpeta, Nathan Kress, Jon Reep and Jeremy Sumpter

On a road trip in Nevada, Nic and two friends are drawn to an isolated area 180 miles away by a computer hacking genius, Nomad. After a terrifying confrontation with Nomad in the middle of the desert, the trio regain consciousness in captivity. Struggling to comprehend the true nature of their confinement, they discover they are part of a plot much larger than themselves.

SEX TAPE

From New Line Cinema, in association with Village Roadshow Pictures, comes the tornado disaster film INTO THE STORM. Steven Quale (Final Destination 5) directs the film, which is produced by Todd Garner (Zookeeper, Knight and Day). In the span of a single day, the town of Silverton is ravaged by an unprecedented onslaught of tornadoes. The entire town is at the mercy of the erratic and deadly cyclones, even as storm trackers predict the worst is yet to come. Most people seek shelter, while others run towards the vortex, testing how far a storm chaser will go for that once-in-a-lifetime shot. Told through the eyes and lenses of professional storm chasers, thrill-seeking amateurs, and courageous townspeople, INTO THE STORM throws you directly into the eye of the storm to experience Mother Nature at her most extreme.

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STARRING: CAMERON DIAZ JASON SEGEL RELEASE: 4TH SEPTEMBER 2014

After 10 years together and two kids, Jay (Segel) and Annie (Diaz) try to inject some spice back into their relationship by making a sex tape. The recording is leaked out and the fun begins when the couple struggle to get it back.

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F E I L M R ALAYSIA O F Y A L RE

2014

BRINGING COMMUNITIES TOGETHER AGAINST CANCER

In a show of solidarity in one of the largest cancer events of its kind in Malaysia, thousands of concerned individuals from communities across the nation will gather in public parks and fields in several states to celebrate, participate and connect with each other in the fight against cancer this year.

Every year, more than 4,000 people including cancer survivors, volunteers and employees of large corporations walk tirelessly all night long around a track at Relay for Life Kuala Lumpur, organised by the National Cancer Society Malaysia (NCSM), to raise awareness of cancer, which continues to claim more lives each year. This year, we hope to rally more communities to participate in this life changing event.

Relay for Life is a much anticipated, annual, overnight community-based fundraising cancer awareness event and gives communities from around the world a chance to celebrate the lives of people who have and continue to battle cancer. At Relay for Life Malaysia 2014, teams of participants will camp out overnight and take turns walking or running around a track or path throughout the night.

This year, Relay for Life Malaysia 2014 will be held in Melaka from 6pm - 10 am on 16th and 17th August at SMK Padang Temu and followed by 20th and 21st Sepetember in Dataran Petaling Jaya.

NCSM, is a registered, tax exempt charity body established in 1966, and is the first cancer related NGO in the country that provides education, care and support services for people affected by cancer.

The funds raised from RFL will make a difference in the fight against cancer.

For more information or to register for RFL Melaka and Kuala Lumpur, please vist www.relayforlifemalaysia.com or call +603- 2698 7300

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REDISCOVERING MALAYSIA THROUGH REMINISCING HER PAST

by simon loh

AUGUST 2014

Top Historical Places

To Visit In Malaysia

Malaysia is a popular destination for many tourists from around the world.

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ith a multicultural society consisting of Malays, Chinese, Indians, and other ethnicities, Malaysia is a firm favourite among fellow travellers from across the globe.

With its colourful festivities and gastronomic delights, Malaysia is indeed the country of choice for many potential tourists especially first-time visitors. Its rich cultural heritage as well as diverse people of many races and religions is seen as a unique attraction and welcoming sight for those who choose to come to Malaysia. Warm and friendly, unique yet intriguing, Malaysia offers endless possibilities for travel and discovery for any wannabe traveller. With the current Visit Malaysia Year 2014 in full swing, visitors are indeed spoilt for choice. Organised by the Ministry of Tourism and 64

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Culture, VMY 2014 is sure to bring in millions of travellers eager and “hungry” (pun intended) to visit Malaysia. Among the recommended or key states to visit in Malaysia are Melaka, Penang, Terengganu, Perak, Sarawak and Kedah.

MELAKA First stop, Melaka. Known as the historical city of Malaysia, Melaka has long been a travel hotspot for tourists. Having been occupied by the Portuguese, the Dutch and the British, Melaka has since retained much of the influences left behind by its former colonial masters. This can be seen in the heritage buildings and historical sites found in Melaka. The main attractions would include A Famosa, The Stadhuys, Malacca Sultanate Palace and Portuguese Square. After

the Portuguese captured and conquered Melaka, the villagers of Melaka helped the Portuguese build a fortress to defend themselves from future invaders. The fortress, called A Famosa suffered severe destruction during the Dutch invasion.

What’s left currently is just the entrance walls, but it’s still well preserved until today.

The Stadhuys became the official residence of the Dutch Governor in 1650. Today it is home to the Historic Museum and Ethnography Museum and it now holds many traditional bridal wear and relics on display. A replica of the Malacca Sultanate Palace or Istana Kesultanan Melaka was reconstructed at the foothills of St. Paul’s Hill or Bukit St. Paul. The design is based on the description of the palace from the 16thcentury Malay Annals or Sejarah Melayu. It is the only building of its kind in Malaysia, and it provides a rare glimpse of the ancient Malay kingdom that once flourished here. The palace also houses the Malacca Cultural Museum, which includes many artifacts of that kingdom.

Portuguese Square has a mild affinity to Portugal and is known as ‘Mini Lisbon’ in Melaka.

Located within the Portuguese Settlement, the

square is the culmination of Portuguese culture in its full splendour and colours. You will also find authentic Portuguese restaurants serving original Portuguese cuisine at the square.

PENANG Penang is another top destination among foreign tourists. Ever since Francis Light set foot on Penang, it has become an international free port and global tourist hub. Dubbed the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, this bustling city centre and scenic island wonder has been dazzling and captivating travellers for ages. Pulau Pinang, as the island side of the state is known locally, has numerous interesting places for sight-seeing and entertainment. Famous landmark buildings include Komtar Tower, Kek Lok Si Temple, Fort Cornwallis and Penang Hill. Komtar, a 65-storey tower is one of the most prominent landmarks in Penang with a viewing deck on the 58th floor offering unfettered views of the island and across the straits to Penang’s mainland.

Nestled on a hilltop at Air Itam, near Penang Hill, Kek Lok Si is the largest Buddhist temple in

‘Dubbed the ‘Pearl of the Orient’, this bustling city centre and scenic island wonder has been dazzling and captivating travellers for ages’ Malaysia and it hosts an enormous statue of the Goddess of Mercy, Kuan Yin Ma. Over at the Esplanade, which is on the northeastern coast of Penang, the star-shaped Fort Cornwallis is the largest standing fort in Malaysia and one of the earliest structures in Penang. In the northern sector of the island, you will find Penang Hill – and one of Malaysia’s oldest hill resorts – which is a scenic and popular hillside retreat for seasoned travellers. Though not as popular as Genting Highlands or Cameron Highlands, it remains one of the island’s most popular tourist attractions. Penang also has many cultural and heritage sites. Among them is Old Georgetown which happens to be designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. While you’re at it, don’t forget to indulge in the varied and mouth-watering local delicacies found in eateries all over Penang!

OPPOSITE PAGE: THE STADHUYS, MELAKA – DUTCH HISTORICAL BUILDINGS CIRCA 1753; THIS PAGE | (CLOCKWISE FROM TOP) THE FAMED AND ICONIC KEK LOK SI TEMPLE WITH ITS GARGANTUAN KUAN YIN MA STATUE; THE WORLD-RENOWNED AND EVER-MEMORABLE PENANG HILL AKA BUKIT BENDERA WITH ITS FURNICULAR RAIL; PORTUGUESE SQUARE AKA PORTUGUESE SETTLEMENT LOCATED WITHIN THE LOCAL PORTUGUESE COMMUNITY; MALACCA SULTANATE PALACE OR ISTANA KESULTANAN MELAKA STANDS MAJESTIC IN THE HEART OF THE CITY BELOW: FORT CORNWALLIS (CIRCA 1786) – LARGEST STANDING FORT IN MALAYSIA LOOKING AS THOUGH TIME STANDS STILL

Next Issue! We check out the historical hotspots in Terengganu, Perak, Sarawak & Langkawi!

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COZY UP FOR COFFEE & CAKE

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Smile At Thursdvys Joining the throng of hipster cafes and coffee shops is Thursdvys, your quintessential coffee house tucked in the friendly neighborhood of TTDI

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f course it’s no ordinary coffee hangout but unique in everything from its name and décor to coffee selections and lip-smacking desserts.

Thursdvys is the brainchild of a passionate coffee enthusiast who was inspired by the coffee culture in Melbourne, paired with the mannerism, charm and homely touch that Melbourne cafes had to offer.

Upon entering the café, the smell of freshly brewed coffee hit my senses, wafting through the air and mingling with what I could only identify as sweet berries. Not long after did I discover it was the strawberry cheesecake, a hot seller at Thursdvys. I had the pleasure of meeting the café owner, Hadri, a charming young lad who spoke of his true passion for coffee. While most managers are often found behind the scenes of the business, I found Hadri working his way swiftly behind a contraption that many would claim to be a coffee machine. With quick pulls and stirs, precise measurements and a big smile, he worked his way behind the counter along with a crew that possessed equal enthusiasm and spunk. Yes, spunk!

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of uniqueness, resembling the café itself. Hardwood floors, soft yellow lights and a rustic theme offer a warm and inviting vibe to patrons who have the option of enjoying their cuppa indoors or al fresco. One corner of the café resembles a bachelor pad with camouflage cushions, coffee tables and a stack of magazines. Holding on to fond memories of his home in Melbourne, Hardri specially designed the interior as such to resemble his apartment down under. Many have said it adds a homely feel and welcomes customers to hang out, catch up and just be.

If you know your coffee then you will know quality when you see it, a definite find here. With beans sourced from various coffee countries, Thursdvys uses Common Man Coffee Roasters as their main coffee supplier, a talent located in Singapore. It’s been said that everyone makes coffee differently, with styles, mixes and recipes improved and improvised from famous coffee cultures in France and Italy. In Thursdvys, coffee is best in the form of a hot cup of Ristretto, a Melbourne favourite that is available in a range from 3 to 9 ounces and is priced between RM6 to RM12, making it affordable compared to most coffee outlets around Klang Valley. The Ristretto is smooth, rich and made with beautiful swirls on the surface, which adds a hint of aesthetic value. Of course

THURSDVYS IS LOCATED AT: 22 LORONG DATUK SULAIMAN 1, TAMAN TUN DR ISMAIL, 60000 KUALA LUMPUR, MALAYSIA TEL: 03-7733 6722 FACEBOOK: WWW.FACEBOOK.COM/ THURSDVYS

‘Thursdvys is a humble coffee spot that holds a rustic charm, appealing to hipsters, coffee lovers and those looking for a laidback hangout to enjoy a hot cup of Risettero’

other coffee options such as lattes, Americano, flat whites and the likes are also available.

When indulging in your hot cuppa, pair it with a sweet something from the available dessert menu. A personal recommendation would be the strawberry cheesecake, a luscious slice featuring a perfect balance of sweetness and tart, making it a fantastic coffee companion.

Chocolate aficionados can opt for the chocolate cream pie or the mars bar cake, a slightly sweeter but rich pick to satisfy cravings and heal sorrowful souls.

For those looking for thirst quenchers outside of coffee, try the house signature coolers identified as Thor and Judy. Thor, cleverly named after the dashing superhero and often used in puns and jokes in reference to Thursday, coining the term ‘Thorsday’, is a sweet and refreshing peach cooler topped off with fizz and garnished with mint. Its sweeter sister, Judy, which is French for Thursday, is the same fizzy cooler made with strawberry instead. It’s got just the right amount of sweetness, bubbles and a delicious berry taste. The barista’s secret? Jam! No café is complete without food so feed your rumbling tummy with main eats ranging from sandwiches and brunch items to pasta and pies. The

menu is currently undergoing changes to find its ground of perfection but you can trust that the chef know his way around the kitchen. The Baked Mac & Cheese is the perfect pick for a warm, comforting meal that resembles happiness in a bowl. The dish is the ultimate comfort food, and is especially delicious on a cold rainy day. If eggs are more your thing then try the Creamy Scrambled Eggs with Smoked Salmon, consistently served fresh.

Those looking to satisfy their sweet tooth can order up the Chocolate French Toast that’s topped with icing sugar and sliced strawberries.

What I liked the most about Thursdvys is the friendly staff that worked their way around the till and behind the counters in jolly chatter and with wide smiles. It settles a warm feel in your heart, giving you a coffee experience that needs to be repeated. “I’m trying to improve the Malaysian attitude in the serving industry, one step at a time. We need to be friendly, happy and actually offer service with a smile” said Hadri. Thursdvys packs quite a crowd over the weekend and service can be slowed down, but a little patience will get you a satisfied tummy.

Pop by any day of the week between 10am to 6pm and 10pm to 1am except on, well Thursdays. Yes, they’re closed on Thursdays, just because they can.

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THE BOOK THIEF AUTHOR: MARKUS ZUSAK

WAR OF THE WHALES: A TRUE STORY AUTHOR: JOSHUA HORWITZ Two men face off against an all-powerful navy and the fate of the ocean’s most majestic creatures hangs in the balance. A gripping,

brilliantly told tale of the secret and deadly struggle between American national security and the kings of the oceans. War of the Whales is the gripping tale of a crusading attorney who stumbles on one of the US Navy’s best-kept secrets: a submarine detection system that floods entire ocean basins with high-intensity sound and drives whales onto beaches. As Joel Reynolds launches a legal fight to expose and challenge the Navy program, marine biologist Ken Balcomb witnesses a mysterious mass stranding of whales near his research station in the Bahamas. Investigating this calamity, Balcomb is forced to choose between his conscience and an oath of secrecy he swore to the Navy in his youth. When Balcomb and Reynolds team up to expose the truth behind an epidemic of mass strandings, the stage is set for an epic battle that pits admirals against activists, rogue submarines against weaponised dolphins, and national security against the need to safeguard the ocean environment. Waged in secret military labs and the nation’s highest court, War of the Whales is a real-life thriller that combines the best of legal drama, natural history, and military intrigue.

A New York Times bestseller that has become a major motion picture, Markus Zusak’s The Book Thief is an unforgettable story about the ability of books to feed the soul. It is 1939. Nazi Germany. The country is holding its breath. Death has never been busier, and will become busier still. Liesel Meminger is a foster girl living outside of Munich, who scratches out a meager existence for herself by stealing when she encounters something she can’t resist–books. With the help of her accordion-playing foster father, she learns to read and shares her stolen books with her neighbours during bombing raids as well as with the Jewish man hidden in her basement. In superbly crafted writing that burns with intensity, award-winning author Markus Zusak, author of I Am the Messenger, has given us one of the most enduring stories of our time.

BIG LITTLE LIES AUTHOR: LIANE MORIARTY

Big Little Lies tells the story of three women at their respective crossroads.

Madeline is a force to be reckoned with. She is witty, humourous, passionate, vengeful and unforgiving. Her ex-husband and his yogi new wife have moved into her beloved beachside community, and their daughter is in the same kindergarten class as Madeline’s youngest. And to top it all off, Madeline’s teenage daughter seems to be choosing Madeline’s ex-husband over her. Celeste is the kind of beautiful woman who makes the world stop and stare. While she may seem a bit flustered at times, who wouldn’t be, with those rambunctious twin boys? Now that the boys are starting school, Celeste and her husband look set to become the king and queen of the school parent body. But royalty often comes at a price, and Celeste is grappling with how much more she is willing to pay. New to town, single mom Jane is so young that another mother mistakes her for the nanny. Jane is sad beyond her years and harbours secret doubts about her son. While Madeline and Celeste soon take Jane 68

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under their wing, none of them realises how the arrival of Jane and her inscrutable little boy will affect them all. A brilliant take on ex-husbands and second wives, mothers and daughters, schoolyard scandal, and the dangerous little lies we tell ourselves just to survive.

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Shoot Like A Pro CANON EOS 1200D Budding photographers serious about developing and honing their photography skills would do no wrong with Canon’s new entry-level DSLR. The Canon EOS 1200D, equipped with the EF-S18-55mm IS II lens is specially developed for beginners who expect only the best. And the best comes in the form of a powerfully speedy and reliable DIGIC 4 imaging processor and an 18MP APS-C CMOS sensor. Not only is picture quality sharp and detail-filled, the camera enables the capture of full pixel quality pictures at a respectable rate of 3 frames per second. ISO range is 1006400 and expandable to a whopping 12800, so it’s possible to capture amazingly low noise images, even in low light conditions. Easeof-use is excellent too, as it sports an array of user-friendly and intelligent features. From the

large 3-inch touchscreen to the well thought out layout of buttons and controls, everything on the EOS 1200D is designed to help upand-coming photographers obtain their best shot. Canon has also incorporated a highly precise and intelligent 9-point Auto Focus (AF) system into the camera which is able to accurately and rapidly focus on both horizontal and vertical planes, allowing for more freedom when framing your shots. Then, there’s the Scene Intelligent Auto which recognises the

types of scene being shot and automatically adjusts itself to optimal settings by analysing the subject’s colour, brightness, contrast and distance. Filter enthusiasts are also not left out, as there’s a range of Creative Filters to play with like Grainy Black and White and the classic FishEye effect.

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Dual Capture Genius CANON POWERSHOT N100 The great thing about Canon’s PowerShot N100 compact camera is its ability to capture dual shots simultaneously using its main camera together with its rear camera. Now, the emotions and expressions of the photographer are captured along with his/her snapping work!

On top of still photos, this dual capture mode works equally well in Full HD 30p video as well.

How is this possible? It’s all thanks to the supersensitive and larger than others 1/17” 12.1MP CMOS sensor and a state-of-the-art DIGIC 6 imaging processor. Even low light conditions yield incredible quality images. But that’s not all.

This nifty compact camera comes with a Story Highlights mode that allows you to generate an album from accumulated images and videos, all with the press of a button. Just choose from

four themes (Event/Date/People/Custom) and Canon’s original algorithm automatically selects the appropriate images and videos and combines them into a 2 minute album/movie. What’s more, this stylish compact camera oozes beautiful lines and thoughtful functionality across its entire design. The rounded rear face is not only nice to look at, but makes the camera comfortable and secure to hold. And the three primary buttons – power, shutter release and movie record – are within an easy-to-reach position. Ease-of-use is further boosted by intuitively simple menu

buttons and the incorporation of a 3-inch touchscreen LCD that can be flexibly flipped out and swivelled to a 90° angle. So say goodbye to awkward shooting angles, and say hello to amazing selfies! Rounding up and enhancing this competent snapper is its Creative Shot mode that automatically processes six images with optimum creative filters.

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A For Value LENOVO TAB A7-30 Lenovo has recently unveiled a range of new PC and PC Plus devices that are aimed at building on the brand’s legacy of performance, reliability, durability and manageability. One of the new devices is a budget Android tablet which is part of Lenovo’s new A-Series. The A7-30 is a 7” tab that’s small in size, yet packs pretty decent performance and specs for its proportions. It’s powered by an MTK 8382 quad-core processor with a clock speed of 1.3GHz, with 1GB of RAM and 8GB of ROM. The ROM is expandable up to 32GB. Battery life is respectable, with standby time of up to two weeks and usage time of up to 8 hours on its 3500mAh Li-Po battery. We especially like the well-thought out dual frontfacing speakers, which comes with superior Dolby audio enhancement. And did we mention that it comes with both rear (2.0MP) and front (0.3MP) fixed-focus cameras too? Overall, the A7-30 is a pretty light and compact tablet, and for RM399 per unit, it’s an amazingly great value and portable entertainment experience.

Smart Snapper SAMSUNG NX3000

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Light ‘Em Up!

For all you photography enthusiasts out there looking for a stylish device that can deliver crisp, high quality images with ease and pleasure, there is Samsung’s new NX3000 SMART camera.

It’s the latest addition to Samsung’s award winning NX series of compact system camera.

State of the art technical specs including a powerful 20.3MP APS-C CMOS sensor, 1/4000 shutter speed and 5fps continuous shooting are housed within a retro design that’s both easy on the eyes and functional. A 3.0-inch Flip-up Display with Wink Shot makes this the perfect camera for taking selfies. All you have to do to capture a selfie is flip open the screen; frame your face in the display and then wink. What’s more, it features the industry-leading Tag & Go integration that allows users to effortlessly share their captured images via Wi-Fi and NFC connectivity through advanced connectivity features like Photo Beam, Remote Viewfinder Pro and MobileLink. Available in white, black or brown, the NX3000 is bundled with Samsung’s new compact 16-50mm F3.5-5.6 Power Zoom ED OIS lens.

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PROLINK EGA Light up your enemies and vanquish them in style with Prolink’s Ega (PMG9501) illuminated gaming mouse. Built tough yet looking awesomely cool while at it, this right handed gaming mouse sports a high quality exterior that can survive even the harshest thrashing from hard core gamers. The ‘breathing’ LED design gives advanced gaming performance via 8 programmable buttons, a quick access (in-game) DPI switch button and a Rapid fire button that transforms a single shot to two when playing FPS games. Not only is it durable, but offers customisability and precision. Ultrafast accuracy and precision for even the most demanding of gamers comes in the form of a 2400dpi sensor. Even its USB connector is gold plated to ensure lightning-fast response time.

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Not Bad wei…

HUAWEI ASCEND P7 The third largest smartphone maker in the world, Huawei has recently unveiled the Ascend P7, a high quality LTE-enabled device. If you’re looking for a smartphone that offers superior camera capabilities, 4G LTE connectivity and many latest top-notch features encapsulated in a premium build, then this is it. It comes with a 5-inch Full HD touchscreen display that’s pretty sharp at 1920 x 1080 resolution, and the sevenlayered rear surface treatment with a refined “spin effect” micro-pattern design is just plain luscious. A strong Corning Gorilla Glass 3 on both the front and rear covers, besides giving the phone an elegant sheen, provides for an overall comfortable grip. The highlight is, of course, the unparalleled camera experience

that the Ascend P7 offers – a 13MP backilluminated sensor (BIS) rear-facing camera that adopts an Image Signal Processor (ISP) which lets the camera’s functions mimic those found in professional digital SLRs. What’s more, this rear-facing camera can be activated in a quick 1.2 seconds just by double-clicking the down volume button when the device is locked.

That’s not all. The front camera is a massive 8MP non-spherical lens that has a cool “Groufie” function, which makes snapping group selfies as easy as eating pie.

Visit www.vmall.my or www.facebook.com/ HuaweiDeviceMY

On Another Level SAMSUNG LEVEL OVER

Switched On ACER ASPIRE SWITCH 10 Acer’s Aspire Switch 10 is an adaptable and smart 2-in-1 tablet and notebook that combines into one flexible device for all functions and occasions. You can easily switch between four modes for touch, typing, viewing and sharing. A magnetic detachable Acer Snap Hinge design allows for easy transition between modes and latch-free (and hasslefree) keyboard docking. You can use it as a portable tablet, type on its keyboard for productive-focused tasks, pivot its screen to share a presentation with others, or simply flip it to watch a movie when space is limited. The 10.1-inch tablet part sports 1366 x 768 HD resolution and comes with IPS technology that provides for a wide viewing angle of up to 178 ° and a Zero Air Gap technology results in stunningly vibrant and crisp visuals. Additionally, the Acer LumiFlex solution further optimises screen visibility, especially when using the Aspire Switch 10 outdoors.

The sleek tablet houses a 2-cell Li-polymer battery with an estimated battery life of up to eight hours.

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Samsung unleashed a new range of premium audio products recently called the Level series.

The Level Over is the company’s flagship overear headphone from said series. It features superior HD organic sound, a plush and comfy design, easy-to-use touch controls and wireless Bluetooth pairing. To achieve a deeper and more natural sound, the headphones are powered by 50mm Dynamic Drivers made of high performance neodymium.

A free edge structure is then constructed from Bio Cellulose to prevent resonance between the vibration plate and the frame, thus avoiding unnecessary booming. The listener gets original sound, the way it’s meant to be heard. Also, the Level Over employs a hybrid type active noise cancellation on the headphone as well as on the mic that blocks obtrusive noise so that users can truly enjoy uninterrupted, crystal clear music. In addition to that, users can download through Google Play Store or Samsung Apps a dedicated Samsung Level application that’s specially designed to enhance the Level Over experience. Called Samsung SoundAlive, you can customise your audio experience to fit any type of music, media or listening environment through a comprehensive EQ system. SoundAlive also has 25 settings for different scenarios like Pop, Rock, Jazz or Classic and such. Best of all, the app also comes with a protective and smart volume monitor to prevent hearing loss along with enhanced text-toVisit www.samsung.com/my/img/ pwpsamsunglevel.pdf or www.facebook.com/ speech capabilities. samsungmobilemalaysia

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PHILIPS FIDELIO L2 HEADPHONES

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HIGH-END

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The search for a perfect pair of headphones is akin to searching for the best satay in town – there are many great options, and different people will find different options appealing.

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f you enjoy reading about high-end headphones though, then you probably would have heard about the Philips Fidelio L2. While this may not take the crown as the perfect pair of headphones, it makes for a very strong contender.

As you would have noticed by now, the Fidelio L2 is part of the Philips Fidelio family.

The Fidelio family is where Philips puts all of its high-end audio products. Needless to say, the Fidelio L2 is on the same level as the beyerdynamic’s DT880 and the Audio-Technica ATH-AD900X. Unlike the beyerdynamic DT880, which has a closed back or the Audio-Technica ATHAD900X, which has an open back design, the Fidelio L2 sports a semi-open back design. This design, according to Philips, helps to provide “transparent sound of an open back with deep bass and noise isolation expected from a fully closed back”.

In terms of comfort, we’re giving it extremely high points, because the overhead frame

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provides just the right amount of clamp force for the earpieces. This makes it comfortable for those who wear spectacles and larger heads.

When we tested this pair of headphones, we barely felt them!

Testing the Fidelio L2 involved us playing a variety of songs from a variety of genres. We noticed that these headphones offer plenty of mids and highs. There’s also a healthy amount of bass, though not as much as that from Audio-Technica’s MTH-M50 or dare we say it…any Beats headphones. It’s also worth mentioning that a lot of the less prominent instruments in symphonic music could be heard, proving that these headphones have very good mid-range response.

We did notice that the Fidelio L2 performs exceptionally well when listening to live recordings. When playing these tracks, sound staging was superb and clarity is absolutely amazing. However, do note that you’ll need a dedicated Digital-to-Analog converter and of course, your source file has to be of lossless

quality in order for the Fidelio L2 to truly show its true capabilities.

Simply put, the Fidelio L2 is a great pair of headphones. They offer extremely good audio quality and overall performance is way above average. If you’re planning to invest in a pair of high-end headphones, the Fidelio L2 is a solid choice. Last but not least, it’s also important to know that these headphones offer an impedance level of 16 Ohm. This means that it can be easily driven by devices like smartphones and MP3 players. Connecting it to an amplifier may introduce some static, due to overloading.

Specifications • 12hz to 25Khz frequency response • 16 Ohm impedance • 105 dB sensitivity • 40mm drivers

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BALANCED, NATURAL SOUND Crafted with high power neodymium magnets, the 40mm drivers on each speaker are capable of reproducing a wide range of frequencies to ensure the most balanced and natural sound. In addition to the precision-tilted speakers, the Fidelio M1BTBL also incorporates intuitive buttons on the earshell for easy playback and call control.

STYLISH COMFORT The Fidelio M1BTBL is thoughtfully designed to provide accurate sound and prevent unwanted background noise through the combination of acoustic closed-back architecture, aluminum earshells, double-layered construction, and memory foam cushions. The premium genuine leather headband also ensures style and long-wearing comfort.

WIRED OR WIRELESS, YOU DECIDE With advanced Bluetooth 4.0 connectivity, you can enjoy high-quality audio streaming and playback from your smartphone or other devices that are compatible with AAC, APT-X and SBC. Should the battery ever run low, you have the option of recharging the headphones, or keep the music going with the included 1.2 meter detachable 3.5mm audio cable.

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HTC DESIRE 816

SO DESIRABLE With the Desire 816, HTC has set its sights towards conquering the middle segment market.

Is the product itself up to the task? Let’s find out. and the volume rocker sits just below it, though we did find it feels a bit loose. On the top right corner, there’s a plastic flap that neatly hides the nanoSIM, a microSD card slot and a second SIM slot. Completing the frontal façade is a pair of BoomSound speakers which are nicely machinedrilled into the body. The camera lens and flash are neatly placed at the top left corner of the nonremovable back plate.

DISPLAY & AUDIO The huge 5.5-inch display is undoubtedly the Desire 816’s selling point. It has a resolution of 1200 x 720, which is not exactly the sharpest smartphone display out there, but nevertheless we found it perfectly acceptable and good enough. Just don’t compare it next to a phone with 1080p display. The excellent, frontfacing dual BoomSound speakers churn out fantastically crisp and loud audio; so listening to your favourite tunes, gaming and watching movies feels more of an engaging experience.

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The first thing that strikes you about the HTC Desire 816 is, damn, this is a pretty BIG phone.

Measuring 156.6mm tall and 78.7mm across, it nestles a 5.5-inch screen in a generous cocoon of plastic. If you’re into the whole smartphones-with-big-screens trend, then this is nicely up your alley. Otherwise, you would find the phablet-esque dimensions a handful (pun intended), as the phone is difficult to operate single-handedly, or to carry along in a jeans’ pocket.

It’s obvious that HTC has taken a minimalist design approach with the Desire 816. From its clean lines and subtle curves down to its flat front and back, there is minimal fuss about it. The sides sport a matte finish trim with an almost rubberylike feel to it, providing for a comfortable grip despite the smooth, glossy finish of the device’s back. The power button sits on the top left spine

You get the latest Android 4.4.2 KitKat with the Desire 816, though it has undergone significant visual modifications as HTC’s latest custom user interface, Sense 6.0 runs on top. We have no complaints as the much-praised UI offers a simplistic style and a visual consistency that’s second to none. Functionality is excellent too, as a number of features found on the flagship HTC One (M8) has been integrated into the Desire 816. One of them is the BlinkFeed, a live home screen that aggregates your social networking feeds with online news feeds, ensuring you get up-to-date information at a swipe of your fingers. Moreover, the locked screen is enhanced with app shortcuts and gestures that can take users straight to the BlinkFeed or the home screen, depending on the direction of the swipe. However, unlike the One (M8), the Desire 816 lacks a double-tap-to-wake function. Also,

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its camera cannot be accessed by holding down the volume key.

OTHER FEATURES & CONCLUSIONS Speaking of camera, the Desire 816’s 13MP main camera and 5MP front camera with wideangle lens is as generous as it comes for a device of its class. Image quality is impressive over a variety of conditions. On top of that, the ISO and exposure values are tweak-able, and a variety of filters, HDR and panorama modes as well as an anti-shake digital image stabiliser rounds up the many excellent camera features.

Battery capacity is a respectable 2600mAh, and like its One (M8) cousin, gets an Extreme Power Saving mode which provides hours of extra standby time even when the phone is down to 10% juice.

For a mid-range smartphone, the HTC Desire 816 performs admirably given its specs, and it’s definitely worth looking into if you’re considering a phone with a larger screen and don’t want to break the bank.

We liked: Awesome dual front-facing speakers The big screen Both the main and front-facing cameras Practical UI Dual SIM Great value for money We disliked: Non-removable battery Flimsy volume rocker

JVC XTREME XPLOSIVES HA-MR77X HEADPHONES

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SOUNDS XPLOSIVE There’s no doubting that the target market for audio enthusiasts is a large one. There are those who enjoy their music while commuting to work, those who enjoy music while at home, and even those who enjoy sharing their music with a large crowd.

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The MR77X is the top-of-the-line headphones in JVC’s Xtreme Xplosives series, which means that this pair of headphones means business. For starters, it is equipped with 57mm drivers, delivering powerful bass and a good amount of highs and mids. It also has an impedance of 46 ohms, which means that it doesn’t take a lot of power to drive

it. This translates into a pair of headphones that can be used with smartphones and tablets, without the need for an amplifier.

We’ll first give our impressions of the MR77X’s design – in all honesty, it’s something that’s fairly large and bulky. Taking them out with you on walks may prove to be a hindrance for some, especially if you’re hanging it across your neck. As for on- the-head comfort, we found the MR77X to be on the borderline between comfortable and…not so comfortable. This is because of the nature of its fairly rigid headband.

The rigid headband provides a little bit too much clamping force, making the MR77X slightly uncomfortable to wear after an hour or so.

However, this is understandable as both of the earpieces can be flipped up during use, to allow you to monitor your surroundings. Speaking about rigidity, these headphones are highly

durable. Made mostly out of high-quality plastic, we’re certain that if you throw the MR77X across the room, it’ll most likely still work after.

In terms of performance, the MR77X offers plenty of bass and highs. It suffers a lot when it comes to the mid-range, so even though the MR77X is loud, it falls short on reproducing the full range of audio. Needless to say, these headphones excel in music genres like Dance and House. In slow music with a lot of acoustic guitars, the audio just feels flat, with the bass being at the forefront most of the time.

Having spent time with the MR77X, there’s little doubt that these headphones are designed to appeal to those who are aspiring to be DJs, or those already in the profession. If you’re addicted to bass, then you’d most likely fall into the target market as well.

Specifications • 57mm drivers • 8 – 20kHz frequency response • 46 ohms impedance • 113dB sensitivity • In-line remote control

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2015 MCLAREN P1

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POLE POSITION McLaren’s P1 is the closest mere mortals would ever get to experiencing Formula One on the streets without driving something that looks like a single-seat, open-wheel car.

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orget the supercar, this round it’s all about a state-of-the-art hybrid hypercar.

The 2015 McLaren P1, to be precise.

Developed by one of the most successful F1 teams of all time, and who gave us the legendary McLaren F1 20 years ago, comes their latest masterpiece, an embodiment of everything learned in 50 years of building F1 and Le Mans winning cars.

Let’s start with the external curves first. It looks both sexy and menacing at once. As with all McLaren cars, it has a carbon monocoque chassis. All the body panels are sculpted and layered from carbon fibre too, keeping the overall weight of the car low. But it is the car’s aerodynamics where the P1 has the biggest advantage over its rivals, especially when compared to the recently unveiled Porsche 918 Spyder. The P1 sports active aerodynamics in the form of under body flaps and a big-ass rear wing that adjusts automatically, boosting driver confidence and speed when needed. Flick it

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into “race” mode, and the car dips 2-inches closer to the surface, creating “ground effects” suction that grips the car to the road. Compared to the McLaren F1, the new P1 is much faster, more agile and definitely much more composed at high speed. Stopping power is unmistakably better too, thanks to the carbon-ceramic discs specially developed by McLaren’s Grand Prix partner Akebono.

Beneath the hood, there’s a 3.8L twin-turbo V8 that churns out a heart-stopping 727bhp.

And it doesn’t stop there. Being a hybrid, an electric motor that pumps out an additional 176bhp is added on, bringing the P1’s combined output to a staggering 903bhp. Torque comes out to around 723lb-ft. Taking into account the dry weight of the car being at just 3,705 pounds, this translates into a power-to-weight ratio that’s way higher than any other top-end supercar. And it shows in the numbers, as the P1 does the nought to sixty in 2.6 seconds.

It’s not just all power and looks with the

P1 though. The McLaren’s other-worldly capabilities are amplified through its finely tuned balance and sweet handling, and the entire concept of this beast is geared for maximum speed through all track sections.

FOOTBALL FIESTA

events

AUGUST 2014

2014 World Cup Football Carnival @ Desa ParkCity Desa ParkCity was the place for a fun-filled time on 5-6 July as the World Cup fever reached a peak here with various amusing and entertaining activities for all who attended.

From football games to various game zones for both adults and children, there was no stopping the fun. There was even a human foosball competition! Revellers also quenched their thirst and feasted on the sumptuous food available at the food bazaar. The event culminated with an open-air screening of a live World Cup football match at 12am on the 6th of July.

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Pierce’s Favorite Joint

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my favoUrite restaurant!

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What about the pastas?

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The waitresses here are smokin’ hot!

Sneaky Ariel So you’ve found your slutty Ariel?

Julia, the editor from the school magazine gave She’s me her number. a freelancer, I’ve only met her a few times.

for the hundredth time Pierce, It’s Hipster Ariel...

Then, um... just wondering, do you know of any way to contact her?

068 more like my second phone, not many people have it and I don’t usually take it out with me.

You gave him your number!?

So did you got her number!!?

Well... I do have her number if that’s what you’re referring to...

If he really misses “Ariel” so much, I’ll give him an “Ariel”...

Making A Move Alright!

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So have you called her yet?

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I need to act casual, I have to make the right move...

We’ve only met once a few months ago, I’m not sure if she even remembers me.

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HUMOUR Q: What do you call a fake noodle?

A: An Impasta.

Catch and Retweet Give a man a fish, and he’ll Instagram it; teach a man to fish, and he’ll still Instagram it.

Q: What’s the difference between a guitar and a fish?

A: You can’t tuna fish.

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Valerie (Asian Pop Collective)

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