Going Places December 2015

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Prague’s Christmas markets are among the best in Europe to visit in this season of giving and sharing. Read about the magical atmosphere in the Old Town Square or in Wenceslas Square in our story on pages 38-43.

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UPDATES News and announcements from Malaysia Airlines

MALAYSIA AIRLINES GUIDE

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PEACEFUL CITY

Hiroshima keeps pace with modernity while retaining its natural charm

Everything you need to know about flying with us

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oneworld GUIDE

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SELECT

The benefits of the oneworld alliance

Our in-flight entertainment guide

Regulars

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REMEDY

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INDULGE

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MUST-HAVES

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CHECK-IN

Your pick of spas either at the hotel or at home, plus fragrances for him and her

Kuala Lumpur gets its first restaurant by a Michelinstarred chef, plus the best Christmas treat and where to go for lobster

It’s work at prime hotels in Kuala Lumpur and Mumbai, and play at resort islands in Mauritius and Koh Samui in Thailand

PHOTO ANGELES MARIN CABELLO

Gift ideas for him and her for the festive season

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SUT TERBAIK Antara pelanggan kedai jahit ini selama tiga generasi beroperasi termasuk tokoh-tokoh utama negara

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COORDINATES Celebrate music in Kuala Lumpur and food in Florida; ring in 2016 in Rio or the Bahamas; or challenge yourself in the jungles of Perak

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ON THE GO

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INSPIRE

Our list of everyday items while on the move

Engaging art installations in Paris and Shanghai; DIY eyewear art; and Art Basel Miami returns

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TRACKER

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12 HOURS

Three stunning venues to say ‘I Do’

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SEASONAL MAGIC

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FUN-LOVING CHEF

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GET FIT

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Christmas markets add more magic to Prague’s medieval charm

Corralling her experience, Basira Yeusuff runs her pop-up dining service the unconventional way

New fitness trends to make keeping active and healthy more enjoyable

GRAPE ESCAPE A peek at Le Mesnil-surOger, Champagne where the best bubbly is brewed

Getting the most out of 12 hours in Dubai

NOMA NO MORE It’s goodbye to an institution as chef René Redzepi previews new venture

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COASTAL SURF Sweet spots for windsurfing in the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia

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UPGRADE

NEW BUSINESS CLASS EXPERIENCE A new level of Business Class comfort will arrive soon onboard all Malaysia Airlines A330-300 flights between Malaysia, Australia and Asia. Premium Thompson Vantage seats from Ireland’s Thompson Aero Seating will be retrofitted in April 2016, featuring increased and improved working space for the Business Class traveller, more privacy, and easier access to the aisle. Passengers on red-eye flights stand to gain better sleep with the forward facing seats that convert into fully horizontal lie-flat beds. They are one of the best

received business class seats in the industry and were designed with passengers’ comfort and needs foremost in mind. Previewed at the World Travel Market in London last month, the new seating arrangements will reduce the number of Business Class seats from 36 to 27 per aircraft. malaysiaairlines.com

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GIFT SET

HIS AND HERS From perfume designer Francis Kurkdjian comes an exquisite gift set containing eight of his classic fragrances. Choose either for him or for her. If in Kuala Lumpur, get the set from the Maison Francis Kurkdjian boutique at Pavilion shopping centre.

FACIAL

CRÈME FRESH Coinciding with the hotel’s 10th anniversary this year, the Oriental Spa at The Landmark Mandarin Oriental in Hong Kong has introduced its new Dior Prestige Treatment, the first hotel spa treatment in Asia by the venerable beauty house. Thanks to the skin-perfecting and anti-ageing treatment, skin is replenished and rejuvenated with the new Dior Prestige Le Nectar and La Crème, and Dior Rose de Granville, for a smoother texture and a more radiant look. mandarinoriental.com/landmark/spa

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FRAGRANCE

PLAY TO WIN Make a strong statement with new TH Bold from Tommy Hilfiger, a fragrance with fresh citrus notes from pomelo, tangerine and bergamot, as well as vigorous whiffs of herbs and spices with tones of lavender, cardamom, cedar, sandalwood, vertiver and woody Baronia, among others. True to its name and its ambassador, Rafael Nadal, the scent inspires confidence and determination in the go-getter man. Available now at most fragrance counters and boutiques. tommy.com

SPA

BODY WORKS The Evian Spa Tokyo at Palace Hotel Tokyo has launched a new Gentlemen’s Executive Collection range with treatments suited to the grooming and destressing needs of male guests. The Ultimate Experience treatment includes Japanese seitai acupressure bodywork, a deep-cleansing facial and a seaweed mask in a 120-minute full body package; the Express Revitaliser is a 60-minute body and facial treatment that works the back, scalp and face; while the Oligo Skin Protect treatment is an hour-long refreshing facial with cypress- and sage-infused oil. en.palacehoteltokyo.com

SKINCARE

RIGHT AT HOME Treat yourself to a spa experience right in the comfort of your home by booking a session with Airnys, a Malaysian luxury massage service to alleviate your aches and pains. A certified therapist will administer treatment from a choice of aromatherapy, prenatal, hot stone, deep tissue or Swedish massage. For this December only, book a two-hour or more treatment and get a complimentary use of a bed warmer, which adds extra comfort to the massage surface and helps improve blood flow. Currently available for women only, the service may be purchased as gifts too. airnys.com

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EAT

KL GETS MICHELIN TOUCH The “world’s juiciest lamb chop” can now be found in Kuala Lumpur. That’s according to Michelin-starred chef Jeff Ramsey, referring specifically to his new restaurant, Babe, in the affluent suburb of Damansara Heights. Malaysia’s first restaurant by a Michelin-starred chef offers a fun approach to modernist cuisine and molecular gastronomy. On the menu are Japanese-accented tapas, or ‘Japas’ as Ramsey calls them; truffled nori fries with seaweed and garlic aioli; 1,000-year-old cypress smoked aji nigiri (horse mackerel), momotaro aburi kanpachi (broiled amberjack), charcoal-grilled king crab with umami butter and calamansi, wood chip-smoked oysters, manga crab, sashimi ‘cigars’, jellyfish kimchi, and more from a menu of about 60 ingenious dishes.

EAT

ON A LOBSTER ROLL From Singapore’s foodie-friendly Duxton Hill comes Pince and Pints, a lobster joint in the trendy neighbourhood of Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur. There are only four food items on the menu and one flat price, but numerous drinks to choose from. Available are whole lobsters either grilled or steamed; lobster rolls; chilli lobsters in tomato and chilli sauce with fried mantou; and lobster noodles featuring wok-fried lobsters with egg noodles and gravy. Each dish features meat from a whole lobster and is priced at USD37++. Portions are big enough for sharing and served in a cosy, private ambience.

TREATS

GO FOR GODIVA ‘Tis the season to get all warm and fuzzy with sweet treats from premium chocolatier Godiva. Their limited edition 2015 Godiva Christmas Collection gift box contains artfully crafted chocolates, featuring the Winter Milk Chocolate, a milk chocolate ganache covered in milk chocolate; and Winter Raspberry Dark Chocolate concocted of dark chocolate ganache in a raspberry-flavoured dark chocolate shell.

For a truly decadent experience, get the 2015 Godiva Christmas Truffle Collection, with its richly flavoured Caramel Corn Truffle, Gingerbread Chocolate Truffle and Raspberry Linzer Torte Chocolate Truffle. godiva.com

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SEASON OF STYLE Prime picks for the gifting season

FOR HIM

ERMENEGILDO ZEGNA

GIFT OF COMFORT

SALVATORE FERRAGAMO

LINKED IN Cufflinks make perfect gifts for acquaintances without getting too personal, especially when they are Ferragamo cufflinks from the Fall/ Winter 2015-2016 collection. Made of brass and enamel, these closures hint at undeniable style.

A good pair of dress shoes that are well-designed, elegant and comfortable is what the Ermenegildo Zegna Flex Black Calfskin Derby is all about. Constructed of ‘Palmellato’ calf-skin using the Sacchetto technique, comfort and ease of movement is the order of the day, all day. zegna.com

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SUUNTO

VITAL GEAR The streamlined Suunto D6i Novo watch packs as much punch as any other divewatch, with tilt-compensated 3D digital compass and wireless air integration. The slimmer look makes it useful both in and out of the water. suunto.com

CORUM

FRESHLY COINED To celebrate the 50th anniversary of its first Coin watch, Corum has chosen 22kt gold and 925 silver American Liberty Coins to be the face of its latest limited edition collection, with the best-preserved ones used in the timepieces. Water-resistant, CO 082 movement with an oscillation of 28,800 vibrations per hour hints at the technical skills involved. corum.ch RIMOWA

PRECIOUS METALLICS The latest Topas collection of travel cases from Rimowa, known for its sturdy yet lightweight aluminium magnesium shells, comes in stylish metallic tones that inject personality into your travels. The luggage is also a winner for its silenced ‘Multiwheel’ system, ‘Flex-Divider’ interior organiser and TSA-compliant locks. rimowa.com

FOR HER BAUME & MERCIER

INSPIRED BY LOVE The Promesse watch by Baume & Mercier in red alligator strap with white mother-of-pearl bezel and eight diamond indexes is said to be inspired by the best of 1970s design – truly an elegant gift for any vintage-loving lady. baume-et-mercier.com CARTIER

STYLE HIGHLIGHTS Elegant and stylish, the Amulette de Cartier earrings with 18K gold, lapis lazuli and diamonds are stunning when matched with any outfit. cartier.com

XALF

NEUTRAL TERRITORY While sky-high stilettos can be painful to wear, bespoke designer heels made to the exact measurements of your feet offer better comfort and support. Combining traditional craftsmanship with extra attention to details in designs that are essentially sleek and modern, Xalf footwear for women are custom-made to fit the wearer’s feet, so there is less friction and more confidence in your strut. The brand’s latest collection is called The Nude, where the neutral colour is combined with other hues in interesting, head-turning designs. xalfdesign.com

LYN

ARM CANDY Romance and boho-chic lend influence to the Helena bag by Asian brand LYN, taking cues from style icons like Kate Moss and Sienna Miller. Constructed of highquality materials like eco-leather with brushed metal finishings, the design is distinctive while befitting current trends. lynshoes.com

SWAROVSKI

DAZZLING DUOS From the new Duo collection designed by supermodel Miranda Kerr, the Duo bangles from Swarovski sparkle with the brand’s famous crystals.

Featuring dainty accents, the bangles are great on their own or stacked together for a layered look. swarovski.com

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MALAYSIA

IDEAL LOCATION The award-winning Sama-Sama Hotel, conveniently located adjacent to Kuala Lumpur International Airport’s main terminal building, provides an unparalleled stop-over experience for both business and leisure travellers. All 442 guestrooms and suites are stylishly appointed with an array of modern amenities and the latest in-room technology. The all-day dining Degrees restaurant serves over 180 Asian, international and fusion dishes, and can accommodate up to 240 diners. At the Palmz Lounge, guests can relax with snacks and soothing music while keeping up-todate with the latest flight schedule on the information display screen. The 24-hour Health Club allows guests to enjoy the sauna, steam room, Jacuzzi, and gymnasium facilities at any given time. The five-star hotel is also an excellent venue to host international conferences, seminars, exhibitions, and gala dinners, boasting an impressive 2,842 square metres of flexible event space, including 10 well-appointed function rooms, a grand ballroom, and a 150-square-metre foyer. samasamahotels.com

� THAILAND

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Koh Samui’s boutique hillside estate, Samujana, is offering its guests the opportunity to welcome 2016 with a bang at the region’s most soughtafter luxury villas, with a package that includes accommodation, a New Year’s Eve Party, and a New Year’s Day Thai dinner. Promising a fun-filled celebration with cocktails, scrumptious food, music, and dancing, a team of expert hosts, bar staff, and the island’s best caterers will ensure that the needs of every guest are taken care of. A spectacular fireworks display and other surprises are also in store, for a truly unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience. samujana.com

� MAURITIUS

PARADISE REDEFINED After an extensive six-month renovation, the legendary Le Touessrok is now reborn as Shangri-La’s Le Touessrok Resort & Spa, Mauritius. Located in the stunning Trou d’Eau Douce Bay on the east coast of Mauritius, all 200 guestrooms, suites, and villas offer picturesque views of the Indian Ocean, and access to talcum-white sand beaches, amidst a dramatic landscape of volcanic mountains, lush rainforests and blue lagoons. Just off the resort’s shore lies two beautiful islands – Ilot Mangénie, a secluded private island reserved exclusively for guests, and Ile aux Cerfs, home to a spectacular 18-hole championship golf course designed by famed golfer Bernhard Langer. Five new dining and bar concepts offer a multi-sensory gastronomic experience. Wellness seekers can pamper themselves at the spa, while outdoor enthusiasts can partake in a variety of aquatic and land-based activities. shangri-la.com/mauritius/shangrila

� INDIA

METROPOLITAN HAVEN The St. Regis Mumbai, strategically located in the city’s highend commercial, residential and entertainment district, marks the entry of the St. Regis brand in India.

Only a 30-minute drive from the airport, the hotel provides easy access to upscale restaurants and pubs, chic boutiques, and the famous Palladium, the sole luxury retail shopping centre in Mumbai. Residing in India’s tallest hotel tower, it houses 386 well-appointed rooms, including 60 suites, presenting guests with panoramic views of the bustling metropolis. Culinary offerings include an all-day dining restaurant featuring a wide range of gourmet selections, four specialty restaurants, a club lounge, and three bars. Leisure facilities include a luxurious spa, an outdoor pool and a fitness centre. For meetings and events, the St. Regis Mumbai offers over 3,900 square metres of event space, including the al fresco Terrace Garden. stregis.com/mumbai

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� MALAYSIA

SINGAPORE-MALAYSIA ARTS Titian Budaya Night: Crossing Cultures is a one-night-only musical extravaganza that pays homage to the shared cultural icons, musical traditions and influences of Malaysia and Singapore. It will bring together composers, soloists, and performers from both countries to create a musical feast under Maestro Tsung Yeh, conducting the Singapore Chinese Orchestra.

8 Dec at Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Kuala Lumpur mpo.com.my / titianbudayasg.com

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� USA

RACE FIT FOR A COMMANDO

PALM BEACH BREAK

YTL-owned Pangkor Laut Resort has crafted a unique challenge to share the littleknown story of a British commando who escaped the occupying Japanese army during World War II from Emerald Bay in Pangkor Laut, an island off the state of Perak. Colonel Freddy Spencer Chapman spent three and a half years hiding in the wild jungles of Malaya before making his escape on 13 May 1945 by swimming 45 metres out to sea in the dead of night to be rescued by the Royal Navy submarine, HMS Statesman. Aptly named The Chapman’s Challenge, the race comprises a 6.2-kilometre run around the private island roadways and through a two-million-year-old rainforest, and a one-kilometre swim out at Emerald Bay before concluding at Chapman’s Bar. Registration for the race, happening in May, is now open online with limited slots available.

Looking to escape the cold? Head to Palm Beach, Florida for the ninth annual Palm Beach Food and Wine Festival, now even bigger with more chefs and more restaurants. Numerous food-related events including full-course dinners prepared by top chefs, wine-pairings, food tastings and kids’ kitchen are on the bill, along with fun events such as the chefs’ volleyball match and a late-night karaoke session led by Food Network’s Jeff Mauro.

Celebrity chefs like Robert Irvine and Marc Murphy from Food Network will also be there.

14 May 2016 at Pangkor Laut, Perak pangkorlautresort.com

10-13 Dec at Palm Beach, Florida pbfoodwinefest.com

� BAHAMAS

YEAR-END PARADES The Junkanoo parade is a major cultural festival of the Bahamas. Held annually across the nation, the biggest celebration is in downtown Nassau, where two parades on Boxing Day and New Year’s Day will see costumed revellers, rhythmic drums, and melodic horns transform the streets into an amazing sea of sights and sounds.

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NEW YEAR BEACH PARTY

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Celebrate New Year’s Eve with over 2.3 million people on the famed white sand of Copacabana Beach at the world’s largest beach party, Reveillon. Featuring an eclectic mix of religion, tradition, superstition, and party, an all-white dress code is strictly adopted. The party starts at night when DJs and bands kick off on stages along the beach, and when the clock strikes midnight, a spectacular 20-minute fireworks display ushers in the New Year.

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31 Dec to 1 Jan at Copacabana Beach, Rio de Janeiro aboutbrasil.com

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WEAR

COMFORT IN MOTION

The Autumn/Winter offerings from Geox are truly standalone urban style statements. The footwear brand’s ‘breathing shoe’ technology emerges in new shapes, materials and details, transforming quality and practicality into truly contemporary lines. Classic, casual or sporty – each design is made for wear any time of the day and for all occasions. geox.com

ADORN

SEEING DOUBLE Double dials on the Rado Diamaster Grande Seconde make this timepiece an interesting feature to add to any outfit, be it casual or formal. Two overlapping sub-dials have one displaying the hours and minutes using angled indexes, while seconds are measured on the other dial, marked by Arabic numerals. Four stylish models to choose from. rado.com

PROTECT

STAIN BEGONE Worry no more about staining your dressier sneakers. Malaysian brand Madlabs’ Defender spray renders most fabrics used in footwear and fashion accessories waterproof and stain-proof – including those made of suede and other breathable leather, thanks to its main ingredient of superhydrophobic nano-solution. If stains persist, a simple wipe with a damp cloth will do the trick. madlabstore.com

WEAR

FREE YOUR WORKOUT Exercise is about breaking free, so why let wires hold you back? Jabra Sport Pulse Wireless allows you to get fired up by your favourite songs with immersive Dolby sound.

Just tap on the earbuds to control music playback and volume, as well as take calls. The gadget even comes with an in-ear heart monitor, plus an integrated running app that plans, monitors and evaluates your performance. It’s a must-have for runners! jabra.com

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APPLY

SHINE BRIGHT You don’t have to choose between radiance and coverage when it comes to your makeup. The SK-II Enamel Radiant Cream Compact Foundation has three layers: beige (pitera, vitamin E, niacinamide and ricesterol), white (Radical New Age Complex and glycerin) and pink (pure oils, lavender and gold pearls), which work to hydrate, protect and enhance skin luminosity.

It comes with the Artisan Perfecting Brush that uses microcoverage brush technology for easy application.

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GRAFFITI

MIDNIGHT IN PARIS

The streets of Paris serve as a canvas for artist Julien Nonnon’s latest series of images entitled Safari Urbain. As night falls, visions of smartly turned out animals suddenly appear, projected across Paris’ architecture. At dawn, the creatures leave without a trace, like temporary graffiti. Julien’s series explores how our choice of clothing communicates our “vision of the world” and reveals “our social position and financial power”. It raises questions about our contradictory desire to be utterly unique and fully integrated into a certain social circle at the same time. juliennonnon.com

PHOTOGRAPHY

Malaysia’s lush tropical islands are often depicted in bright hues but SoonHoe Khaw’s black and white images of schooling fish, sandy sea-beds and sunlit waves look more like ink paintings. Using film and digital formats, the Melbourne-based Malaysian manipulates exposure and shutter speed to produce grainy, dream-like artistic photographs that capture silver accents amid shades of black, white and grey, allowing for varying interpretations. soonhoe.com.au

PHOTO SOONHOE

SILVER ON THE SEA

FAIR

BASEL INSTINCTS When Art Basel began in the Swiss city in 1970, its debut was a huge success, attracting 16,000 visitors. It’s not surprising that it’s grown to become a large-scale travelling art fair with two other annual destinations. This December, Art Basel descends on perhaps its most glamorous location, Miami Beach. Larger installations become part of the landscape, while inside the main venue at the Miami Beach Convention Centre, over 250 galleries present work from their best artists.

3 - 6 Dec artbasel.com

DESIGN

EYE SPY Through her eye-catching collection of 3D printed detachable spectacles, architect and designer Nasim Sehat explores the positive aspects of living in a post-modern world. Made from printed nylon and resin, her fantastical, popart inspired spectacles can be mixed and matched to suit the wearer’s taste and mood, which in a post-modern society, are subject to continual change and flux. The collection allows individuals to express and explore their identity, without ever having to settle on a single style. bizeyes.biz

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INSTALLATION

Experimental studio Random International has won awards for its innovative art installations that explore human behaviour and our reactions to our surroundings. This December at Shanghai’s Yuz Museum, experience the surreal sensation of strolling through a downpour without getting wet in the studio’s incredible Rain Room. As you step into the deluge, as if by magic the rain ceases to fall wherever you choose to walk. The remarkable installation has been specially commissioned to fill the space at the Yuz Museum, making it 50 percent larger than at previous venues and even more spectacular.

Until 31 Dec yuzmshanghai.org

© AI WEIWEI

WHEN IT RAINS, IT POURS

EXHIBITION

GREAT MINDS THINK ALIKE Celebrating the life and works of two of the 20th and 21st Century’s most significant artists, the National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne presents Andy Warhol / Ai Weiwei. The show maps the careers of both these important artists and includes some never-before-seen pieces from Warhol, plus snapshots of his celebrity friends and muses. Ai Weiwei has created a number of major new installations for the show and these will be exhibited alongside his key works of the past 40 years, making for the greatest presentation of his work ever to be held in Australia.

11 Dec - 24 Apr 2016 ngv.vic.gov.au

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DESTINATION VOWS Three stunning hotels for saying ‘I Do!’

HOTEL EL CONVENTO, PUERTO RICO

Strike off ‘fairy tale wedding’ from your wish list at the charming Hotel El Convento in Puerto Rico. The former 17th-century Carmelite nunnery prized for its high ceilings, thick stone walls and cobbled walkways has been restored into a luxury-infused Caribbean boutique hotel in the heart of Old San Juan. Narrate your dream nuptials to the hotel’s certified wedding planners, who will custom design wedding packages for parties from 20 to 200 guests. Exchange vows at either the prehistoric San Juan Cathedral or at the onsite chapel, and follow with a delightful courtyard reception featuring a sumptuous four-course plated dinner or Puerto Rican dinner buffet. elconvento.com

INIALA BEACH HOUSE, THAILAND

ULUSABA, SOUTH AFRICA

To bring a dream wedding to life, couples prefer starting on a blank canvas much like the new space Iniala White by Iniala Beach House. The naturally stunning grounds feature a tranquil and picturesque environment that is versatile for cosy parties to large banquets of up to 350 guests. Fall in love with the beautifully manicured lawns, spacious enough to accommodate banquet tables, beanbags, a drinks bar and an elevated stage. For the bride and her entourage, the White House offers a clubhouse furnished with a bridal suite, indoor dining and lounge area, and a picturesque outdoor covered terrace overlooking the Natai Beach shores. Throw in a Michelin-starred dinner menu designed by the in-house, award-winning Aziamendi restaurant for a truly spiffy do!

If you and your betrothed are game for an unconventional wedding, Ulusaba Private Game Reserve will take your breath away. With the mystical South African bush as the backdrop, the reserve boasts various locations for the ceremony, such as the lower deck at Rock Lodge with the setting sun, the Mabrak dry riverbed at Safari Lodge shrouded with African Jackalberry trees, the secluded Xikwenga Dam, the sprawling grassland spot perfect for a lively ball, or even an intimate makeshift ‘beach’ site by the Safari Lodge. Toast to your union with beautiful receptions, with choices like the moonlit Stargazing Observatory, the Treehouse Suite deck with views of wildlife, or the main grounds of Rock Lodge or Safari Lodge. While you’re at it, add a local touch with a beat or two from tribal bands and dancers.

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Dazzling Dubai

The record-shattering city captivates with its blend of classic charm and 21st-century opulence

Text Sean Yoong Illustration Nate Padavick

A. 8:30am Begin with a breakfast of fresh pastries and top-notch coffee at Café Rider, helmed by a team of founders and baristas from around the globe, including South Africa, Russia and the Philippines, reflecting Dubai’s remarkably diverse urban population.

This cavernous café promises photo opportunities galore for social media enthusiasts, since it is set in a warehouselike showroom filled with American-made motorcycles.

B. 9:30am

Visit Jumeirah Mosque, Dubai’s only mosque that’s open to non-Muslims, to absorb vivid information about the city’s religious traditions. Guided tours organised by the Sheikh

Mohammed Centre of Cultural Understanding at this architecturally compelling venue are offered six mornings every week, Saturday through Thursday.

Try to sample some camel milk chocolate and soft-serve ice cream at the mosque compound’s Majlis Dubai café before leaving.

C. 11:30am Catch an abra (boat) ride to the Deira neighbourhood side of the city’s saltwater creek in the soulful heart of old Dubai to explore the renowned spice and gold souks, or traditional markets, where you’ll find hundreds of businesses eager to sell everything from saffron and sumac to bangles and bracelets. Remember to haggle for the fairest prices.

D. 1:30pm Return to the other side of the creek for lunch at Creekside, one of Dubai’s most atmospheric cafés, with an unassailable al fresco view of the creek. The food is deliciously distinctive, infusing contemporary recipes with local ingredients; try the French toast with hickory-smoked date jam, pistachio whipped cream and pomegranate syrup, or the zaatar-spiced flat bread with cumin ricotta cheese and confit tomatoes.

E. 2:30pm Check out the seaside: Part of the Jumeirah Beach is closed until 2016 for development, but there are still well-maintained public stretches that provide a pleasantly sunny stroll out in the open, with clean, white

sands alongside calm coastal waters, perfect for a brief but convenient escape from the rest of the bustling city.

F. 4pm Admire Dubai’s modern accomplishments at the world’s tallest building, which broke all records when it opened in 2010. The 829.8-metre-high Burj Khalifa is understandably one of the city’s top tourist magnets. You can choose to capture photos of the iconic landmark for free from the ground or pay to ride the elevator up to the 148th-floor observation deck for memorably soaring views. Purchase tickets online in advance to beat the queues.

G. 5:30pm Indulge in a final round of retail

therapy at The Dubai Mall, the world’s largest shopping mall, with impressive attractions such as an aquarium and underwater zoo with over 33,000 aquatic animals. With more than 1,200 shops here (including internationally famous names like Bloomingdale’s and Galeries Lafayette), there’s no lack of restaurants, but visitors who want to savour a dinner of Emirati cuisine can try Milas for char-grilled lamb kebab and yoghurtmarinated chicken. Remember to check out the majestic Dubai Fountain, which cost USD218 million to build, outside the mall. A choreographed system shoots water up to 150 metres high in the air in the evening, accompanied by music and illumination by 6,600 lights.

If you have the time and energy for a four-hour excursion out of the city, desert safaris with camel rides and dune-bashing are popular among many visitors.

H. 8pm End the night at the glamorous terrace of the 24th-floor Uptown Bar in Jumeirah Beach Hotel, which whips up cocktails laced with intriguing components like chillies, chocolate or even balsamic vinegar, all overlooking the glittering lights of this stunning metropolis.

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Capital Hiroshima emerges from the shadow of its past to forge a new identity Text Steve John Powell Photos Angeles Marin Cabello

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very year, Hiroshima’s A-Bomb Dome, a World Heritage Site in the city’s Peace Memorial Park, attracts 1.2 million visitors. As the only downtown building to have survived the atomic bombing of 6 August 1945, it has been preserved both as a reminder of the bombing and as a symbol of peace.

Nevertheless, Hiroshima – the selfstyled City of Peace – snuggled between the Chugoku Mountains and the Seto Inland Sea, has plenty more to offer the visitor, being rich in natural beauty, art, ‘shop-ortunities’ and delicious eats.

Downtown Hiroshima has all the hi-tech bustle you would expect from a Japanese city, but within minutes of travel, you can be sipping matcha in a teahouse beside a waterfall in a maple forest, or cruising the misty islands of the Seto Inland Sea. "It's Tokyo minus the stress," says schoolteacher Hide Nakamura.

Above all, Hiroshima is a city that welcomes visitors with its friendly, laidback charm. To get the most out of your stay, after you’ve visited Peace Park, try the following must-sees for a complete Hiroshima experience.

THE CITY OF WATER

Six rivers carve Hiroshima into a cluster of islands, earning it the nickname City

of Water. These waterways give the city a spacious, open feel, offering a great way to explore the place. A 30-minute river cruise takes you past Peace Memorial Park, Central Park, Temple Town and other downtown sights. Or hop aboard a Gangi Taxi speedboat and let it take you wherever you please. Simply hail one from any of the 300 gangi (stone steps leading down to the river). Or how about a World Heritage Cruise? These boats sail between Hiroshima’s two World Heritage Sites, the A-Bomb Dome and the island of Miyajima. Feeling weary? Relax and watch the world go by from Caffe Ponte, opposite Peace Park.

MAGICAL MIYAJIMA

The island of Miyajima is one of Japan’s Three Most Beautiful Views, with its huge red torii gate rising out of the sea and the ‘floating’ 12th-century shrine of Itsukushima, framed by the dark backdrop of Mt. Misen’s primeval forest.

Omotesando Street brims with souvenir shops and restaurants. The rest of the island is all temples, semi-tame deer (careful – they’ll snatch your snack if they can!) and nature - as a sacred island, its natural beauty has been left intact. Stay at a ryokan to experience the magical serenity of Miyajima after dark, when the day-trippers have left. Ride the ropeway

The huge torii gate rises out of the sea on Miyajima island

The A-Bomb Dome, also called the Hiroshima Peace Memorial, is a UNESCO World Heritage site

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up Mt. Misen for spectacular views of the Inland Sea’s myriad islands.

Locals also love Miyajima for its scrumptious food. Must-eats include the local oysters and momiji-manju (mapleleaf shaped cakes filled with chocolate, custard or adzuki bean paste).

ART & NATURE

An art museum in the middle of a forest! Ride the Skywalk elevator up Mt. Hijiyama to the Museum of Contemporary Art, which rises above the surrounding forest at the eastern end of Peace Boulevard, "reflecting the development of civilization from the past to the future,” say the curators.

Opened in 1989, it was Japan’s first public Modern Art museum. Designed by Kisho Kurokawa (co-founder of the Metabolist Movement), it won the 5th World Festival of Architecture’s grand prize. Outside, Henry Moore’s massive bronze Arch frames a panoramic view of the city.

Past shows have highlighted Andy Warhol and Yoko Ono.

MYSTIC MITAKI

The 12th century Itsukushima floating shrine on Miyajima

The Arch by Henry Moore at the Hiroshima City Museum of Contemporary Art

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Girls wearing traditional yukata robes during the Tokasan Summer Festival

Dense woodland, three waterfalls, a 16thcentury pagoda and a 9th-century temple – just two stops from Hiroshima Station.

The Tahoto pagoda by the entrance was built in Wakayama Prefecture in 1526 and donated to Mitaki in 1951 to comfort the souls of the A-bomb victims. From there, follow the steep path up to Mitaki Temple, and continue up the trail beyond the temple into a forest of towering bamboo – you may even spot some wild boar.

On the way down, chill out in the rustic Kūtenan Teahouse, near the entrance.

Half-hidden among the maples, it’s built on wooden stilts overlooking a koi pond.

Inside, masks and old curios abound. Sit by the window and order matcha green tea and warabi-mochi (cakes made from bracken starch).

SAMURAI GARDEN

Steve Jobs called the gardens around Kyoto “the most sublime thing I’ve ever seen”. He might have said the same about Hiroshima’s Shukkeien Garden. This city centre oasis was built in 1620 by Ueda Soko, a samurai warrior who became a Buddhist monk, tea-master and landscape gardener. He designed it for Asano Nagaakira, feudal lord of Hiroshima.

Shukkeien is a 'shrunken scenery'

garden – creating a miniature version of the landscape of Xihu (West Lake) in Hangzhou, China in a space of just 40,000 square metres. Around Takuei Pond, with its hump-backed Rainbow Bridge, you can lose yourself along winding paths through mountains, valleys, rice fields, bamboo groves and tea plantations. Monthly tea ceremonies are held, to celebrate the changing foliage and flowers. The adjacent Prefectural Art Museum is also worth a visit.

HONDORI ARCADE

This colourful covered arcade is Hiroshima’s shopping heart. Over half a kilometre of 200-plus stores: trendy boutiques, traditional kimono shops, jewellers, electronics, video-game arcades and eateries, including multi-story malls at either end. Great for people-watching too, with young shoppers decked out in the latest J-fashions. Visit Yume Plaza for typical local produce souvenirs, from dried fish to okonomi sauce. Take a break at Andersen’s fabulous Danishstyle bakery, gourmet delicatessen and restaurant, full of imported wines and cheeses, and scrumptious pastries. Sit in the window for a front-row view of Hondori life.

WALK ACROSS THE WATER Just 90 kilometres east of Hiroshima lies the charming port town of Onomichi, gateway to the Shimanami Kaido, a stunning 65-kilometre road and bridge

The vibrant Tahoto pagoda at Mitaki Temple was originally built to comfort the souls of those lost in the atomic bombing

The Hondori Shopping Arcade bustling with activity

Peacecles, or motorised bicycles, for rent at major tourist spots

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route that joins Honshu, Japan’s largest island, with Shikoku. It spans six smaller islands, traversing the beautiful scenery of the Seto Inland Sea National Park. There are cycle lanes all the way, making it one of the world’s most incredible bike routes.

Don’t leave without trying Onomichi’s legendary ramen.

LOCAL EATS

OKONOMIYAKI: Hiroshima’s most iconic

dish: a griddle-cooked pancake topped with a mountain of cabbage, pork, fried egg, bean sprouts and noodles. Choose extra toppings, like prawn, squid or the renowned local oysters. “It’s a complete meal, and the okonomi sauce is amazing!” says Swedish student Michelle Norberg.

Sit at the bar to watch the cook prepare it, then eat it directly off the hotplate with a metal spatula. Hiroshima boasts over 2,000 okonomi restaurants. Try Okonomimura, near Hondori – 27 okonomi bars in one building!

OYSTERS: Hiroshima produces 60

The Shimanami Kaido bridge was designed with cyclists in mind

Hiroshima oysters menu at Caffe Ponte on the banks of Motoyasu River

percent of Japan’s oysters – 25,000-30,000 tonnes a year. Known locally as 'sea milk' for their nutritional value, they are eaten boiled, fried, grilled, with rice, in stews, or raw. Cultivation involves suspending oysters from floating rafts – you can see hundreds of them dotted all over Hiroshima Bay.

Getting around: TRAMS. After the war, trams were donated to Hiroshima from cities all over Japan and even abroad, earning them the nickname Hiroshima’s Mobile Museum. Today, the tram fleet ranges from pre-war clunkers to the futuristic Green Mover Max. It’s the cheapest, easiest, and most eco-friendly way to get around.

MEIPURU-PU SIGHTSEEING LOOP BUS. For less than USD2, take a 50-minute tour of the major sights. Alternatively, take a Drive City Window Course in an open-top double-decker.

Both tours start outside the Gran Via Hotel at the Shinkansen station.

THE PEACECLE (PEACE BICYCLE). Power-assisted rental cycles, available at all major tourist spots.

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'Tis The

Season Enjoy festive food, dazzling decorations and live entertainment at one of Europe’s most enchanting Christmas markets

PHOTOS CZECHTOURISM, PRAGUE CITY TOURISM AND GETTY IMAGES

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rague at any time of the year is a seductive, dreamy city that oozes old-world charm. Medieval churches, Renaissance palaces, hidden gardens and cobbled squares sit below a hilltop castle as the meandering Vltava River winds its way beneath the scenic Charles Bridge.

If the scene is not romantic enough for you, try visiting in December. As the holiday season approaches and the ground starts to twinkle with frost, the fairytale vibe gets cranked up to 11. At the heart of the festive atmosphere are Prague’s Christmas markets – more magical than a Harry Potter convention at Disneyland.

Rows of colorful wooden huts strung with lights, huge decorated fir trees and fragrant food stalls can be found in every Prague quarter in the run-up to Christmas, but the biggest and most famous market is in the Old Town Square, or Staroměstské náměstí. Like a medieval movie set, the Old Town Square is an

architectural showcase of Romanesque, Baroque and Gothic styles and home to some of the city’s most iconic sights, including the Old Town Hall Tower, Astronomical Clock, Týn Church and Kinský Palace.

“The historical atmosphere makes the Old Town Square market unique,” says Hana Tietze from Taiko, an events organiser. “The opening ceremony (at 5.00 p.m. on 28 November) is one of the highlights – it’s when we turn on the Christmas tree lights.” The so-called Tree of Republic is a towering 22 metres high, draped in sparkling illuminations that can be admired from a special viewing platform. Surrounding the tree are the charming market stalls, brimming with traditional toys, handcrafted ornaments, bobbin lace and Bohemian crystal, as well as endless charms and trinkets for adorning your own tree back home.

“I just can’t resist those Christmas decorations,” says Caroline Johnson from London. “I love the wooden ornaments, especially the marionette puppets.

And I also picked up some wonderful Christmas potpourri.” This traditional Czech purpura is made of a blend of seasonal herbs and spices like cloves, pine and orange, and can be burned in a ceramic lamp to intensify the fragrance.

More festive aromas can be found at stalls selling scented candles, handmade soaps and even Frankincense.

Caroline visited last year’s markets with her son and daughter, making the most of the family-friendly activities on offer. The authentic nativity scene in Old Town Square has painted figures in a wooden stable, while the petting zoo allows kids to feed and stroke donkeys, sheep, goats and even a llama. “And being there on the day that St Nicholas came out was something else,” she says. "My kids didn’t know whether to be thrilled or terrified!"

Depending on your perspective, the 5 December tradition of Mikuláš – when groups of three characters dressed as St. Nicholas (Mikuláš), a devil and an angel roam the streets asking children if they have been naughty or nice – can be a traumatic trial or a thoroughly entertaining way of keeping your children in check. Children who (claim to) have been good will recite a short poem or song in the hope of being rewarded with small gifts or sweets. Those deemed to have been bad will receive potatoes or coal and the threat of being thrown in the devil’s sack and sent to hell.

“It’s all great fun, though. There were lots of squealing but also some very enthusiastic singing. My kids were just gazing in wonder,” she says.

If the experience hasn’t put you off your food, it’s time to indulge in another Christmas market rite of passage – sampling the gastronomic delights.

Those with a savoury tongue will gravitate towards huge hams roasting on spits and barbecued sausage with sauerkraut, while anyone with a sweet tooth is well catered for – honeyed gingerbread characters, vánocvka (a braided pastry studded with raisins), and vosí hnízda or ‘wasp nests’ (nutty cookies with rum). And don’t leave without trying trdelník, the braceletlike sugarcoated pastry cooked over hot coals.

Old Town Square is not the only place to indulge in Christmas market mania.

Smaller markets can be found at the nearby Náměstí Republiky, flanked by

Shoppers browsing through stalls in Wenceslas Square, the heart of the new town

Actors in period costumes performing at a Christmas concert

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An assortment of puppets, toys and witches for sale

A huge Christmas tree lights up the Old Town Square

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the Art Nouveau Municipal House and the Gothic Powder Tower, and at the more intimate Náměstí Míru, home to the neoGothic Church of St Ludmila. The market at Wenceslas Square – moments away from Aerial view of the Na Příkopě, Prague’s world-class shopping Old Town Square boulevard – is another not to be missed. with the imposing Church of Our Lady With its own 10-metre-tall Christmas tree before Týn in the and ubiquitous wooden huts decorated background with garlands and lights, this is also where you’ll find ticket agencies with special Prague's medieval offers for classical concerts, opera or ballet. astronomical clock Christmas concerts are staged at is a popular tourist Klementinum near the Old Town Square attraction throughout December, and at St Salvator Church near the Charles Bridge, while the Tchaikovsky ballet The Nutcracker will be showing on 3 December at the majestic Prague National Theatre. Smaller events take place at more intimate venues all over Prague, and throughout the Christmas markets you’ll find entertainment and performances at every turn.

“We saw demonstrations of woodcarving and glass-making, impromptu street magic demonstrations, live jazz bands and all sorts!” says Caroline Johnson. “And the kids especially loved the school choirs.”

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The historic Charles Bridge crosses the Vltava River

As the sun begins to set, and your heart is warmed by the festive voices, the fairytale feeling really kicks in. “It’s extra special to take a walk late at night,” says Hana Tietze. “The stalls and refreshments are open until midnight and that’s when the Prague magic is at its best.”

Other Christmas markets worth checking out: CHICAGO, USA Every year Chicago transforms its Daley Plaza into a magical European Christmas village, filled with candy striped wooden huts and twinkling lights. Expect holiday gifts like nutcrackers, cuckoo clocks and beer steins, and festive food like stollen, strudel and roasted nuts. Special events include the Children’s Lantern Parade and the daily giant Advent Calendar opening.

On weekends, there’s a roaming Alpine Brass Band.

Until 24 Dec christkindlmarket.com

STRASBOURG, FRANCE Voted Europe’s best for the last two years, the Christmas Market in Strasbourg is the oldest and one of the largest of its kind. The city’s streets are filled with dazzling decorations and a path of lights guides you towards the markets.

Head to Place Kleber to see the ‘Great Christmas Tree’, which stands

at 30 metres high and is illuminated by special effects that change each week. Make sure to visit the huge ice rink set up in Place Dauphine and the picturesque Christmas shops in La Petite France.

Until 31 Dec noel.strasbourg.eu

SHANGHAI, CHINA The people that brought you Shanghai’s first-ever German Christmas Market last year are now promising to take you back in time to the Middle Ages with their Medieval Christmas Town in Xuhui Binjiang. Fairy-lit wooden huts selling European food such as iced gingerbread, macarons, and panettone, and Christmas gifts of wooden nutcrackers, German lace and others, provide the festive atmosphere, while knights, jugglers and musicians provide medieval entertainment.

Until 27 Dec shanghaichristmasmarket.com

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Remote beaches of Malaysia's east coast offer excellent windsurfing

Monsoon urfing Text Chris Pressler Photos Kerstin Reiger

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he coast is lined with huge palm trees, with leaves that almost touch the South China Sea. They have survived heavy storms and rain floods.

The long sandy beach looks untouched, running relatively steeply down towards the ocean where the periodical sound of a powerful beach break can be heard.

The scenery is impressive, with low sunlight over the green, mystical hills.

We park George's white Toyota Pajero between two palm trees. We have arrived in Kijal, a typical Malaysian small town in the east coast state of Terengganu.

I have travelled to Malaysia twice before, always during the windy season, which starts at the end of October with the onset of the monsoon season. During the 1990s, prominent windsurfing races were held in Malaysia. The Asian windsurfing tour made a stop here once a year from 1998 to 2007.

I first surfed at the beaches of Malaysia in January 2007 when I was invited to the Monsoon Madness challenge. I stayed in the city of Kuantan, the capital of Malaysia’s third largest state of Pahang, competing with surfers from Australia, Poland, Southeast Asia, Japan and the UK.

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The archway with traditional Malay designs separates the states of Pahang and Terengganu

Pantai Penunjuk, one of many remote beaches on the east coast

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Stable winds on Balok Beach makes a happy surf addict

The competition was tough. We struggled with high humidity and temperatures. But with the relaxed atmosphere after the race in the local restaurants, the stable wind and warm water, I knew I would return someday to surf at Malaysia’s beaches again.

Fast forward several years later and I’m back in Kuantan with my partner and photographer, Kerstin. Kuantan is the perfect base in our search for new windsurfing spots in the South China Sea. It is also the city where our friend George Warren, a passionate windsurfer himself, lives. The city is the largest along the east coast and has all the facilities to accommodate the needs of Western tourists.

The best months to windsurf in Malaysia are January, February and March, although the winds could get pretty strong from November till the beginning of April, George tells us. During this time, the northeasterly winds could go up to 20 knots or more, with swells and surf reaching three metres during peak conditions.

"What generally happens is that for the first two weeks of the monsoon season, in November or early December, you have a period of rain for one or two weeks. It can rain almost every day but after that you usually get sunny windy weather again,” he says.

SPECIAL FEATURE

GROWING TALENT Giving back to the nation

Although Norlida Azmi had offers from financial institutions here when she came back to Malaysia, she chose to work for UEM Group as Group Chief Human Capital Officer because she felt that she could give back more directly to the country with this organisation.

What were the key factors behind your decision to return to Malaysia?

I always knew that I would eventually come back to Malaysia. After 17 years abroad, my family and I had adjusted well overseas.

Working with international and regional banks in Singapore, UK and the MiddleEast provided me with wider professional growth, and for our two daughters an exposure to very rich and varied cultures.

When my husband Michael, an AngloBrazilian, wanted to semi-retire, we eventually chose Kuala Lumpur over Rio! He loves the rain, the sunshine, the food and our people, and I also have an ageing mother to care for.

In your opinion, what are the opportunities for talents in an organisation like UEM Group, which is1 TC_REP 2015_Xmas_GP panel ad_21X5_FA_OL.pdf increasingly expanding

its international footprint?

As UEM Group expands its international footprint, we are able to provide our talents with exposure to projects that involve different scale and complexities.

This translates into our talents assuming senior leadership positions in these overseas assignments or an increase in their technical specialisation. We have implemented structured programmes in Indonesia and Australia where talents have been seconded to our projects. Some have returned home bringing with them greater skills and professional exposure and are contributing to our local operations more effectively.

UEM Group takes part in career fairs in the UK and Australia. What is your advice to Malaysians you meet at these career fairs abroad?

Participating in career fairs abroad allows us to meet both Malaysian professionals as well as fresh graduates who are about to return home. We speak to the professionals about the nation’s need for them to share and transfer their skills and experience back to Malaysia, 5/6/15 8:38 PM to enable the country to reach its aspiration of a developed nation.

There are concerns about re-integrating, but they need to balance these with the positives of coming back home. Specific to UEM Group, we seek professionals with global mindsets to be involved in our current iconic projects such as Aurora and Conservatory in Melbourne, the recently secured KL118 Tower in Kuala Lumpur and national-type of infrastructure projects such as the recently completed Cikopo-Palimanan Toll Road in Indonesia – the longest toll road ever built in Indonesia and one of the largest constructions ever built jointly between Indonesian and Malaysian companies.

Our engagement with fresh graduates are more focused on career advisory. At UEM Group, we love young talents who bring with them tons of energy, fresh ideas and intellectual curiosity.

How does UEM Group contribute to the national talent agenda?

All Malaysian employers have a responsibility to invest in national talent to ensure sustainable talent pipeline not just for themselves but for the industry. Graduate employability is a main item within UEM Group’s Human Capital Agenda. To date, we have established collaborations with many universities, covering a host of initiatives from research to curriculum development.

We develop programmes to address the gaps arising from a lack of soft skills such as communication and confidence, which are critical in the business environment. We are also a strong supporter of the Skim Latihan 1Malaysia (SL1M) programme. We started the SL1M-Young Executive Programme (SL1M-YES) back in 2006, where we provide 1-year training to fresh graduates, and thereafter absorb a high percentage of them into UEM Group of Companies.

Employers recruiting experienced Malaysians from abroad can take advantage of the Fast-Track Returning Experts Programme application process. Get in touch with us at rep@talentcorp.com.my

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We were blessed with strong monsoon winds on the first few days. At Balok beach, 13 kilometres north of Kuantan, the wind picked up to 20 knots, which allowed us nice jumps. Nearby, the Teluk Cempedak beach, with huge granite boulders, is another good surf spot with orderly waves. Farther up north, Tanjung Cherating, well-known in the Southeast Asian surfing scene, has a lefthanded break said to be the most consistent on the Malaysian east coast.

In our quest for new windsurfing spots, we drove away from Kuantan until we came across scenic views of riverine settlements, houses with thatched roofs and buffalos

The grand Sultan Ahmad Shah mosque in Kuantan is Pahang’s state mosque

The east coast offers rustic charm and a laidback atmosphere

Shophouses (stores that are also used as the owner's residence) line the streets of Kuantan town

Balok Beach is one of the top spots for windsurfing and kitesurfing

grazing in the fields. These villages have a laid-back atmosphere and a rustic charm.

There, we chanced upon Kijal’s Penunjuk Beach. Facing southeast and framed by massive granite rock formations at the eastern end, it has an awesome set-up.

As we began to rig up, a local car drove towards us at high speed and parked next to our Pajero. A local man who introduced himself as Ibrahim jumped out and began asking us about the wind conditions. “How is the wind force? Is it too strong? 4 to 5?” he asked.

We were impressed and thrilled to meet him. Someone from a remote village understood the windsurfing code. “Yes, close to 5,” I said. He explained that he was a windsurfer too but he found the wind conditions there too rough.

I decided to try my luck and walked down the steep, sloping beach to the water’s edge. I jumped in and began to paddle out. As soon as I launched my sail, the pressure I felt on it was great.

After a few nice turns and jumps, I returned to the beach.

Ibrahim was still there, and he invited

me to his house. Sitting there on the wooden terrace with the great view of the sea as the backdrop, I'm convinced that Kerstin and I had made the right decision to come to the Malaysian east coast. With its culture so rich and people so friendly, the discovery of a hidden gem in Penunjuk Beach made the trip truly unforgettable.

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Farewell Noma René Redzepi to reopen influential restaurant as an urban farm

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elcome to the new Noma,” chef René Redzepi said on a bright summer day. “This is it.” Redzepi, 37, the godfather of the New Nordic movement and the chef at Noma, arguably the world’s most influential restaurant at the moment, was standing outside what looked like an auditorium-size crack den. Used spraypaint cans lay in heaps amid the weeds of an abandoned lot. Street art covered the walls of an empty warehouse; inside, teenagers rumbled around on skateboards.

World-class culinary destination? The site, right outside the ragged border of Copenhagen's free-wheeling Christiania neighbourhood, seemed more like the Four Seasons after an apocalypse.

But Redzepi envisioned something else as he climbed a staircase up to a tarpapered roof and gazed out at a lake on the edge of the property. In what qualifies as a wildly risky roll of the dice, he plans to close Noma after a final service on New Year’s Eve in 2016. He hopes to reopen for business in 2017 with a new menu and a new mission.

As a crucial part of that, he wants to

transform this decrepit patch of land into a state-of-the-art urban farm, with Noma at its centre. “It makes sense to do it here,” he said, despite visual evidence to the contrary. “It makes sense to have your own farm, as a restaurant of this calibre.” His plans are nothing if not ambitious. He will put a greenhouse on the roof. He will dig out the dank old asphalt lot and truck in fresh soil. He wants part of the farm to float.

“We’ll build a raft and we’ll put a huge field on the raft,” he said. “We need a full-time farmer with a team.” If the concept carries a slight echo of that dream of building an opera house in Werner Herzog’s film Fitzcarraldo, Redzepi is fully aware of the gamble. “It really, really, really, really makes me nervous,” he said. “I’m not afraid. But it does make me nervous.”

Dan Barber, a New York chef who has dug deep into farming, said one big challenge for Redzepi could come from the unpredictability of agriculture. “Does that carry risks with it? Sure,” Barber said.

When a restaurant has its own farm, as Barber does at Blue Hill at Stone Barns in the Hudson Valley, it can signify a chef ’s desire for “the ultimate control” of ingredients, he said, but “obviously the best

ADDITIONAL PHOTOS DENMARK'D/FLICKR, CHRISTOFFER GRANN/FLICKR AND STEPHEN VELASCO/FLICKR

Text Jeff Gordinier Photos Laerke Posselt

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René Redzepi at the site of what will be a state of the art urban farm in 2017

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Christiania, the run-down freewheeling town in Copenhagen, will be the site of the new Noma

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Noma's wild rose-topped flatbread

Chefs present dishes during a Saturday Night Projects competition at the restaurant in Copenhagen

A feature-length documentary about Redzepi – Noma: My Perfect Storm – will be released in selected theaters worldwide and on iTunes from 18 December

kind of farming is the lack of control,” and cooks have to learn to work with whatever the earth produces.

“I continue to be in awe of the guy,” he said of Redzepi. “It takes a leader in the field to change the culture.”

The changes at Noma are not driven by necessity. There has not been a rent increase at the original location; business remains brisk. Redzepi simply believes that the restaurant, where he has led the kitchen for 12 years, is ready for a dramatic evolution.

In his mind, Noma hasn’t even crawled out of its infancy. “We’re just finding our way,” he said. “Even though it has been successful, even though it has had media attention and all that.” Lately, he has been asking himself broad existential questions about what it means to be a local restaurant in the Nordic region. “What are we?” he said. “And how do we progress?”

To illustrate all this as he showed off the property, he grabbed a pebble and scratched out the number 12 in the dirt.

Then he added a zero, conveying the notion that Noma could last for a century or more. “We should make decisions that make this evolution last for 912 years,” he said.

As for the next two years, he’s already committed to giving the menu a radical shake-up. Over time he has become less and less sure that it makes sense for customers to pass through the traditional stages of a tasting menu, from small nibbles to a slab of meat, culminating in sweets and coffee. “We’ve allowed the format of a tasting menu to dictate what we cook,” he said.

He intends to replace that predictable progression with a more fervent adherence to seasonality. In the fall, then, Noma’s menu will focus only on wild game (from goose to moose) and foraged autumnal ingredients like mushrooms and forest berries. In the winter, when “the waters are ice-cold and some of the fish have bellies full of roe,” as he put it, Noma will mutate into a seafood restaurant.

Spring and summer? “The world turns green,” he said. “And so will the menu.” In an expectation-thwarting move, during those months Noma will become a fully vegetarian restaurant, with much of the bounty ostensibly coming from the farm he wants to conjure up.

“It’s huge,” he said. “How are you going to give a bowl of spinach the same pleasure that a steak gives? A richness

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The future site is currently covered in graffiti and skate ramps

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The Godfather himself tasting the dishes created by Noma's young cooks

of flavour: that is something that we will deal with.” (Even the tableware will shift with each season.)

Redzepi, who seems to crave change the way most people crave that steak, said the transplanting is only one of the shifts he has in store for the months ahead.

From late December to the middle of next April, the restaurant staff will be relocating to Sydney, Australia, to see what happens when the Noma approach is applied to Australian ingredients. (It undertook a similar experiment in Japan this year, and the Japanese reverence for the seasons clearly had a deep influence on Redzepi’s thinking).

For the first time in his career, Redzepi is partnering to open a second restaurant, a more casual enterprise in Copenhagen with chef Kristian Baumann heading the kitchen, and he has lured Irish chef Trevor

The changes at Noma are not driven by necessity.

Redzepi believes that the restaurant, where he has led the kitchen for 12 years, is ready for a dramatic revolution.

Moran to leave the Catbird Seat in Nashville, Tennessee, and come back to Noma (where he worked for four years) to help lead the next wave.

Evidence suggests that Redzepi’s employees are accustomed to hearing their captain ordering them to steer for the high seas. Every week at Noma, after the final high-pressure dinner service, they gather in the kitchen for Saturday Night Projects, a public and semigladiatorial face-off at which young cooks are asked to put together their own dishes for Redzepi’s inspection and analysis. He even broadcasts it via Periscope.

Over the years, Noma has pioneered approaches to fermentation, foraging, ageing and even cooking with insects. But a big leap into agriculture could be the riskiest move of all. “That’s where the challenge will come in,”

said the head chef, Daniel Giusti. “Are we growing the right stuff? Is it good? I know René. It’s going to have to be great.”

Technically, Noma’s new home lies in the centre of the city, even though it feels like some faraway vegetation-tangled edge.

Redzepi may be seeking wilder pastures at the right time. A new walkable bridge will soon connect Nyhavn, one of the most tourist-packed parts of Copenhagen, to the dock-like zone that currently houses Noma and its fermentation lab. As often happens in New York City, gentrification is surging in. Change is in the air.

“Of course we could just keep continuing, just stay put and do what we do there,” Redzepi said. “But I genuinely think that we won’t progress.” He seemed rapt as he stood among the weeds and broken glass, as if admiring the new Noma in its finished state. “I have yet to meet anyone who thinks this is a stupid thing,” he said.

He pondered this observation for a second or two. Then he got antsy, as he often does. “I can’t stand still like this,” he said.

Noma's 'the Hen and the Egg' creation –essentiallly pickled and smoked quail eggs –is a signature dish

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BACK TO THE ROOTS Guilty pleasures and childhood fantasies abound in Basira Yeusuff’s home Text John Lim Photos SooPhye

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tacked above the shelves of Thomas Keller cookbooks are toy robots and boxes of cheap bubblegum. On the wall across her old family photos hangs a giant poster of The Police’s Synchronicity II. Piled on the table that divides the living room and dining space are a few dozen cranberry tins and a big huggable-sized jar of potato chips.

The things that fill the Malaysian chef ’s house add up to more than just a wackadoo design aesthetic. They reflect who she is: unapologetically fun, creative, and accessible. They are the inspirations that the 29-year-old chooses to surround herself with as she wakes up, cooks, and entertains people through her pop-up dining and catering service Root Cellar.

“I get inspiration from so many things: travel, listening to music, art, reading – I would listen to an album and I would try to put what I feel on the plate; or how Van Gogh’s Starry Night would lead me thinking up a themed meal, like what did he like to eat? What does this painting emote in me that I can make into a dish? Don’t make me sound like a ponce, but it does happen. It’s weird. But it happens.”

Her approach may be unconventional and twee, but she has no delusions over the amount of hard graft needed to succeed.

At 9 years old, when Jamie Oliver was just a lisping English bloke who could throw together a decent baked fish, she knew she wanted to be in the kitchen professionally.

It was an ambition affirmed at 17 when

she worked in a tapas bar owned by an aunt’s friend.

“The turning point came soon after the first week, when I’d come back with my fingers blistered, my back bent over for six hours doing prep work. ‘Ma! I just peeled 12 kilos of prawns,’ and I said it with this big smile on my face. That was when my mom went – okay, this girl is for real. Let’s send you to culinary school.”

What followed next was a whirlwind of opportunities given, taken, and dropped: she went to college and received her diploma, travelled to Germany for a sixmonth internship with two-star Michelin restaurant Die Quadriga, spent three years being a saucier in Singapore at Novus restaurant, went to Switzerland to complete her degree, and became a head chef at a gastropub in Changkat Bukit Bintang.

But it was her home-baking venture, Yay! Cake, and her subsequent underground sandwich club Yay! Sammich that developed her reputation in Kuala Lumpur. She was even given the chance to open a gourmet sandwich bar, Crumbs, in the trendy neighbourhood of Bangsar. It closed down in a year.

Unfazed, she carried on with Yay! Sammich and Yay! Cake, and spent a year becoming the head cook for the bespoke breakfast catering service, the Fancy Breakfast Club. In 2015, she resumed control of her culinary journey by forming Root Cellar. Though the company mainly does catering and supplies to cafés, Root Cellar is known for its pop-ups where

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O’Tannenbaum, Basira's ginger and orange cake with dried nuts and fruit

Basira wants to bring fine-dining food to everyday folk

Basira prepares dishes that reflect her playful personality: Pom Chicken and Dinosaur Egg (pomegranate molasses grilled chicken legs atop a bed of buttered rice pilaf, served with half a ‘dinosaur egg’ – essentially a hard-boiled, coffee-infused egg – a dollop of yogurt and “a bunch of tasty things”); foot-long Sambal Tempeh sandwiches; and Tender Me Brisket, a sandwich stuffed with six-hour braised beef brisket.

“With Root Cellar, I wanted to bring the food you find in fine-dining restaurants to everyday folk. I come from a family that doesn’t do fine-dining, so this is my way of letting them know what I’ve learned and what I can do,” she said.

“I pride myself on using proper oldschool Escoffier-like techniques; I can whip up a crème brulee with my eyes closed, but I’ll do it with a twist. So for instance, I’ll do a cheese tart with a pulut hitam filling, or a German bundt cake that’s moist for weeks and use limau nipis.”

Despite having certain crowd favourites, Basira prides herself on not having a fixed menu – an unpredictable approach that has its pros and cons. On the one hand, she’s never bored as she would be in a restaurant, churning out the same dishes everyday. On the other, it’s always a challenge to devise a daily menu based on the morning’s pickings.

Not that she would have liked it any other way. “I’m very organic in the way I work. People ask me if there’s an end game, and I can honestly say that no, I don’t have one. I don’t want to open a retail space; I did that once, and one of the things I’m super thankful for now is that I haven’t woken up thinking, ‘Damn, I have to go to work today'."

For now, she might not know where her journey will lead her to, but when she looks as happy now as she did when she was 17, cooking what she loves, and delighting people, you can’t help but feel that this girl will do just fine.

Cook Like A Chef Basira shares her recipe for O’Tannenbaum, a spiced ginger and orange cake topped with spiced frosting and dried nuts and fruit. It’s the perfect cake for this season of giving, sharing and caring!

Ingredients: Cake 260 gm caster sugar 170 gm butter 240 ml cream 300 gm AP flour

Syrup 100 gm caster sugar 120 ml water 3-inch fresh ginger, sliced Juice from orange

65 gm good quality chocolate (50-70 percent) chips or chopped bits

Frosting

50 gm crystallised ginger, chopped

50 gm sugar

3 nos orange zest (juice reserved for syrup)

1 tsp cardamom

3 eggs 2 egg yolks 1 vanilla pod 1 tbsp baking powder ¼ tsp baking soda 1 tbs ground cinnamon 1 tbs ginger powder 1 tbs ground cardamom ½ tsp each of nutmeg, allspice, ground cloves 1 tsp sea salt

200 gm cream cheese 35 gm butter ¼ tsp nutmeg

Method of cooking: Cake • Cream sugar, butter and orange zest until light and pale in colour.

• Beat in eggs one at a time.

Add scraped vanilla bits.

• Sift flour, spices, baking powder and baking soda together.

Add salt flakes.

• Reserve 1 tablespoon of dry ingredients. Toss chocolate and crystallised ginger bits in reserved dry mix to coat evenly. This helps prevent the pieces from sinking in the batter during baking.

• Beat in half the flour mixture into butter mixture.

• Beat in cream.

• Fold in rest of flour mixture until just incorporated. Add chocolate and ginger bits. Fold.

• Bake in a greased and floured loaf pan for 40-45 minutes at 160°C fan assist/180°C. • While cake bakes, make syrup by putting all ingredients into a non-reactive saucepan. Bring to a

boil then lower the fire to a soft simmer and let the ingredients mull and steep for 15 minutes.

Take off heat, strain.

• Let the cake sit in the pan for 15 minutes before turning it out onto a wire rack. With a skewer, poke holes into still warm cake. Slowly pour warm ginger syrup over cake to allow it to seep through and absorb into cake.

• Cool completely before frosting.

Frosting • Blend cream cheese, butter and sugar in a food processor until smooth.

• Add spices and final blitz to incorporate.

• Spread over top of cooled cake.

Do not smoothen top; wavy uneven top will give cake a nice rustic finish.

• Crown cake with as much crystallised ginger, chocolate bits, dried fruit and nuts of choice to achieve a grand finish of holiday proportions.

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Hit the gym for these bang-on-trend workout regimes Text Tan Lee Kuen Photos SooPhye

DANCE FOR FITNESS

Celebrity Fitness instructor Sunny Cheong taking participants through their paces in a DNA Raw class

Cheong shows off one of the DNA dance moves; expect to burn 300-500 calories in an hour

Dance workouts are popular additions to gym programmes. Dancing is a great workout for the whole body, burning calories as you learn dance moves to upbeat music. It often doesn't feel like a workout but a fun dance party for sociable participants.

JJ Sweeney and the Celebrity Fitness Dance Team created Dance N' Attitude, or DNA, as an all-new dance concept, exclusive to the gym chain's portfolio. The dance class was introduced to Malaysia's Celebrity Fitness gyms in 2012, joining their portfolio of dance classes such as Zumba. The largest fitness centre chain in Malaysia, Celebrity Fitness has 21 clubs throughout the country.

"Dancing enhances your life in so many ways, giving you health and confidence as a means of fun and social self-expression," says Sunny Cheong, Senior Group Fitness Manager at Celebrity Fitness and a DNA instructor. He has had more than 10 years experience in the fitness industry covering DNA Raw, Core Ex, Fastfit and TRX. Dancing, says Cheong, improves the cardiovascular system, increases muscle tone and burns calories. It also helps to increase flexibility, strength and coordination. "With the DNA classes, one can burn from 300-500 calories in an hour, depending on how big the movements are," he says.

DNA has four classes, each with specific moves and music. DNA Seduce combines flirty and sexy moves in a series of dance styles such as jazz, contemporary modern, street and funky style. DNA Raw features a variety of energetic choreographies, including Hip Hop, RnB, House and Funk. DNA Insanity combines a variety of dance moves into one, from contemporary to pop modern styles. Finally, DNA Flavour combines different Latin styles and movements such as salsa, tango, flamenco, merengue and more.

"Every dance has an attitude. Similarly, everyone has his or her own DNA, and participants bring their own feeling into the dance. Participants take a class depending on what suits them and their mood," explains Cheong.

In each 60-minute class, participants learn a dance routine that they get to perform at the end of the class. "We will break down the steps with background music so that participants get to feel the moves with the beat of the music. In the last 10 minutes of the class, participants will have the chance to perform the full routine. This is a chance for participants to demonstrate their talent and what they have accomplished during the class," says Cheong.

DNA dance classes differ from Celebrity Fitness’ other dance offering, Zumba, because of their varied dance moves and styles. "With Zumba, it’s very

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©2015 ASIA PARKOUR

Parkour was developed in France using movement as a training discipline

It trains both the body and mind to work simultaneously

basic choreography and you have to follow a certain timing. For example, when there are turns, you have to do it as there are no options," says Cheong. "With DNA, we can push them further to give them more options to explore their inner talents."

OVERCOME OBSTACLES

Parkour was developed in France as a training discipline using movement.

Its purpose is to get from one point to

another in the fastest and most efficient way, regardless of obstacles.

Julien Vigroux, a French native and Parkour practitioner, saw the potential in introducing Asia Parkour in Bangkok, the first indoor Parkour facility in Thailand.

"Asia Parkour offers authentic Parkour training and a unique, natural and holistic training method. Our classes are suitable for anyone willing to learn to live more actively and move freely," he says.

Equipped with a variety of obstacles, the gym offers a safe place to practise running, swinging, vaulting, jumping, rolling and quadrupedal movement under the watchful eye of experienced trainers.

Parkour's benefits are holistic, affecting mind, body and spirit, says Vigroux. "It offers various physical and mental benefits that can be applied to your everyday life, such as having a better understanding of your body, fear management, risk management, gaining confidence and overcoming obstacles. Both your body and mind will work simultaneously for a better symbiosis and help you to be a better version of yourself in your everyday life."

SURF'S UP

Surfset is a gym workout created by Mike Hartwick, a former professional

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Surfset routines offer cardio, core and balance training

Xtend Barre combines Pilates, dance and functional training

hockey player. Realising the physical potential of surfing, he invented the world's first total-body surf training, using a machine and a unique workout programme to simulate the demands of surfing without the water.

"Surfset is a unique workout, combining elements of aerobic fat burning, lean muscle build, balance, and core training into one fitness session, all performed on top of a custom-made unstable surfboard," says Yu Shuyi, Surfset Singapore's owner and instructor.

The workout routines are designed to engage the core and stabilise muscles, challenging the body in new ways.

"Exercising on top of an unstable surfboard really forces you to train three aspects in your physical fitness – cardio, core and balance," says Yu. "Cardio comes into play because things get sweaty very quickly on the board – basic slow movements like push ups and leg raises are exponentially more difficult and engage your body more thoroughly, making you work harder. The core is constantly hard at work on the board because of the need to constantly stabilise your body to compensate for any movements.

And balance, naturally, is a critical component to keep yourself standing or sitting on the board without flailing around or falling off!"

GET TO THE BARRE

Aspire to the fit form of a dancer with Xtend Barre, an intensive workout designed to strengthen, lengthen and sculpt your body.

"Xtend Barre is a fun ballet-inspired workout, combining the elements of Pilates, dance and functional training, choreographed to motivating music," says Beh Hwee Sze, the founder of Upside Motion, the first to introduce the barre programme in Singapore.

Traditional ballet techniques such as first position, tendu and passé are taught, but typically with props such as weights, straps and resistance bands.

"The small, controlled movements that we do during class reduce pressure on your joints, tendons, ligaments and spine, while improving your core strength and posture. One can also expect an improved range of motions through improving your flexibility," says Beh. "By coming to class two to four times weekly, you will typically notice changes in as little as one month. Changes may include an improved posture, thinner thighs, chiseled arms, a sculpted back, flat abs and a lifted seat," says Beh. The workout can be challenging, but Beh assures that no ballet experience is required. "The beauty of our Xtend Barre classes is that everyone works with small movements, and we are able to limit or expand their range of motions to suit their specific needs."

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Sesempurna Mungkin Sut mewah buatan Kwong Fook Wing telah lama menjadi kegemaran tokoh-tokoh kehormat sejak seabad yang lalu Teks Alexandra Wong Foto SooPhye Terjemahan Yeo Li Shian

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ketika itu juga sering mendapat berita politik semasa lebih awal daripada orang ramai. Berita kemerdekaan Malaysia yang bakal berlaku juga lebih awal dihidunya berikutan kunjungan Pesuruhjaya British terakhir di Tanah Melayu, Sir Donald MacGillivray ke kedainya untuk menempah sepasang sut untuk majlis penyerahan bendera yang berlangsung pada 31 Ogos 1957. satu sebab sut tempahan khas dariSalah Kwong Fook Wing amat terkenal dan berharga adalah kerana ukurannya yang ebelum lawatan rasminya yang begitu tepat sekali di serata hinggakan pertama ke China pada tahun 1974, ramai pelanggan asing yang sudah Perdana Menteri Malaysia yang pulang ke tanahair masing-masing masih kedua, Tun Abdul Razak menempah menempah sut mereka di sini. Urus niaga sepasang sut baharu daripada satudan tempahan biasa dibuat melalui surat satunya tukang jahit pilihan baginya – Kwong atau panggilan telefon.

Fook Wing. Khusus dalam menerima tempahan Lebih membanggakan, kehalusan dan menjual pakaian lelaki, perniagaan turunseni jahitan Kwong Fook Wing turut temurun ini telah lama beroperasi dan pernah mendapat pujian Pegawai Pemerintah mengharungi era Perang Dunia Kedua serta Tanah Melayu tahun 1954-1956, Lt menjadi saksi kepada sejarah kelahiran dan Jeneral Sir Geoffrey Bourne yang kemerdekaan Malaysia. melabelkannya kualitinya setanding Terletak di deretan bangunan biasa di dengan Saville Row di London. Pujian Jalan Sultan, penampilan Kwong Fook Wing yang sama juga sering diberi golongan tidak jauh bezanya dari kedai-kedai jahitan pelanggan terkemukanya yang lain. biasa. Gulungan fabrik kelihatan bertimbun Bermula secara kecil-kecilan, Kwong di rak-rak kayu gelap di mana terdapat Fook Wing terbit daripada pengorbanan juga boneka pakaian lama, mesin jahit dan dan hasil keringat datuk Kim Lyew, peralatan menjahit yang lain. Di dinding Khong Leong. Penarik beca yang baru Kwong Fook Wing pula terpampang kepingan tiba di Tanah Melayu dari China itu surat yang dibingkaikan sebagai bukti mempelajari kemahiran menjahit. Pada barisan pelanggannya yang terkenal dan waktu itu, pemakaian sut mewah ala Barat pernah memainkan peranan penting dalam juga dilihat kian popular. sejarah negara ini.

Berkat usaha tanpa lelah, kedai Menurut pemilik kedai dari generasi sulungnya mula beroperasi di Jalan Sultan ketiga, Khong Kim Lyew, setiap hari pasti ada pada tahun 1915. Dari situ, kedainya dif kehormat British yang datang ke kedai berjaya mendapat kontrak perniagaan untuk menempah sut. Malah, Kim Lyew dan daripada gedung-gedung pakaian besar.

10 adik-beradiknya yang tinggal di kedai itu Antaranya termasuk John Little &

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Khong Kim Lyew mewarisi kedai jahit ini dari ayah dan datuknya Khong Kim Lyew inherited the business from his father and grandfather

Bahagian depan kedai Kwong Fook Wing kelihatan biasa sahaja The unassuming façade of Kwong Fook Wing

Surat-surat dan gambar berbingkai menjadi bukti taraf pelanggan kedai jahit ini Framed letters and photos are proof of the calibre of the shop's clients

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Kim Lyew dalami seni jahitan di Tailor and Cutter Academy di London Kim Lyew mastered his art at the Tailor and Cutter Academy in London

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Kot kelasi kain bulu yang menjadi ilham bagi Kim Lyew untuk menjadi tukang jahit terbaik The doublebreasted coat that inspired Kim Lyew to be the best in the business

Company dan Robinsons & Company yang sering dikunjungi masyarakat Eropah tempatan.

Menyedari potensi masa depan, Khong Leong menghantar anak lelaki tunggalnya, Peng Koon ke sekolah aliran Inggeris.

Tindakan itu nyata tepat. Peng Koon dapat bekerja di Robinsons sebagai tukang gunting dan popularitinya menyerlah di kalangan pelanggan yang menutur bahasa Inggeris. Apabila Peng Koon kembali bekerja di kedai ayahnya, para pelanggan setianya kekal menggunakannya sebagai tukang jahit mereka.

Bakat berniaga mengalir pekat dalam keluarga Khong. Setelah mengambil alih perniagaan ini, Kim Lyew juga berusaha untuk mendapatkan kelayakan profesional dari Tailor and Cutter Academy yang terkemuka di London. Dengan kelayakan ini, dia boleh menawarkan perkhidmatan menjahit sut hakim.

Pada asasnya, kepakaran menjahit sut formal majlis amat sukar untuk dikuasai kerana terikat dengan peraturan dan protokol-protokol yang ketat. Ketelitian menjahit amat penting bagi mengelakkan kecacatan jahitan yang memalukan.

Namun, kepakaran Kwong Fook Wing dalam bidang penghasilan pakaian formal ternyata tidak tertanding sehingga dianugerahkan pengiktirafan di-Raja daripada Yang di-Pertuan Agong Malaysia

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Ke-4 pada tahun 1977.

Malangnya, kemunculan pengeluaran pakaian sedia pakai secara besar-besaran dengan pantas dan murah pada akhir abad ke-20 sedikit sebanyak telah mengancam kelangsungan perniagaan ini. Bagaimana pun, Kim Lyew yakin situasi ini boleh diubah. Baginya, golongan muda yang berpengetahuan lebih pandai menghargai

karya buatan tangan yang terhasil menggunakan teknik-teknik asas tradisional.

Namun, ada suatu faktor yang perlu diambil kira. “Kini, pelanggan juga semakin bijak. Cita rasa dan permintaan mereka semakin tinggi,” kata Kim Lyew.

Menurutnya, pelanggan biasanya sudah membuat kajian di Internet terlebih dahulu sebelum datang ke kedai dengan pelbagai idea dan konsep yang tidak diduga. “Mereka ini pula lebih pentingkan kesempurnaan berbanding tuan-tuan kolonial dahulu!” ujarnya sambil ketawa.

Realitinya, bagi Kim Lyew, perniagaan ini sukar untuk diteruskan oleh generasi seterusnya. “Saya cuma ada anak perempuan.

Dalam bidang ini, kadang-kala kami perlu ambil ukuran badan pelanggan di bilik tidur mereka. Jadi, ia tidak berapa elok bagi penjahit perempuan,” terangnya lagi.

Walaupun kesinambungan perniagaan ini bakal berakhir, minat Kim Lyew terhadap bidang ini tidak pernah luntur.

Kesungguhannya jelas terpancar ketika beliau menunjukkan sehelai baju kot biru kelasi double-breasted yang menjadi titik tolak penglibatannya dalam bidang ini.

“Baju kot daripada kain bulu biri-biri ini ayah buat untuk adik perempuan saya. Lihat betapa halusnya jahitan tangan ini. Seperti jahitan mesin. Masa itulah saya nekad nak menguasai kepakaran ini!” ujarnya.

Jelas sekali, beliau sudah berjaya melakukannya.

Kwong Fook Wing Tailor 51 Jalan Sultan, 50000 Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: +6013 393 0816

Peralatan asas untuk menjahit Basic tools for tailoring

Sepasang sut lebih unik jika dihias mengikut kehendak pelanggan Embellishments are available for crafting unique suits

Perniagaan ini sukar untuk diteruskan kerana Kim Lyew hanya ada anak perempuan The business is unlikely to survive into the next generation as Kim Lyew only has daughters

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TAILORED TO PERFECTION

Kwong Fook Wing celebrates a century of fitting and measuring history-makers

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hen Malaysia’s second prime minister, Tun Abdul Razak, needed a new suit for his inaugural visit to China in 1974, he had only one tailor in mind.

That was Kwong Fook Wing, a family-run men’s bespoke clothier that has survived a World War and witnessed the formation of Malaysia.

Operating from its unassuming premises on Jalan Sultan, Kwong Fook Wing looks like any classical tailoring shop. Bolts of fabric are piled up in dark wood-panelled cabinets alongside old mannequins, sewing machines and tailoring tools. A closer look at the framed-up letters on the wall, however, reveals a list of famous clients straight out of Malaysia’s history books.

In the years before and after independence, a procession of British dignitaries walked through the door daily, recalls thirdgeneration owner Khong Kim Lyew, who lived in the shop with his ten siblings. This made him privy to political developments before the public did; he learned of the country’s impending independence because Sir Donald MacGillivray, the last British commissioner of Malaya, ordered a suit for the flag handover ceremony on 31st August 1957.

One reason a Kwong Fook Wing bespoke suit is so highly coveted is that its measurements are reputedly so precise that many international clients remain loyal after they return overseas. They continue to order from Kwong Fook Wing through snail mail or telephone calls. Lt General Sir Geoffrey Bourne, the General Officer Commanding Malaya from 1954-1956, declared that Kwong Fook Wing’s immaculate finish was as good as London’s Saville Row –a comment that has been echoed by a bevy of illustrious fans.

Kwong Fook Wing had humble beginnings. Kim Lyew’s grandfather, Khong Leong, a rickshaw puller from China, picked up tailoring skills when he arrived in Malaya and observed the growing popularity of Western suits. By 1915, he saved enough to establish a shop at Jalan Sultan –‘Fook’ denotes good fortune while ‘Wing’ means glory - and secured contracts sewing and stitching suits for departmental stores John Little & Company and Robinsons & Company, which were patronised by the European community.

He also had the foresight of sending his only son, Peng Koon, to an English school. The decision paid off when Peng Koon found a job as a cutter at Robinsons; his popularity with the Anglophone clientele was such that when he joined the family business, they followed him.

Entrepreneurial savvy runs in the Khong family. When Kim Lyew took over, he acquired professional qualifications from the prestigious Tailor and Cutter Academy in London, which enabled him to offer tailoring services for the judiciary. Generally, ceremonial clothing is a tough niche to master because it is governed by strict regulations and technical protocol. One must know what goes where, because the wrong placement of a trimming can have embarrassing consequences. In 1977, Kwong Fook Wing’s expertise in formal dressmaking resulted in a rare royal charter from the fourth Malaysian King.

In the late 20th century, the advent of faster, cheaper readyto-wear and mass-manufacturing options hit bespoke tailors.

This decline might be reversed, however, Kim Lyew notes excitedly. An unlikely saviour: well-educated millennials, who appreciate the artisanal value in all things handcrafted. There’s just one caveat: “Discerning customers are also more demanding.

By the time they come to me with their internet research and highbrow concepts, they are more perfectionist than the colonial masters!” he says with a laugh.

Sobering, Kim Lyew admits that the business is unlikely to survive into the next generation. He says matter-of-factly, “I only have daughters. In our business, we sometimes see our clients in their bedrooms to measure them. Not a good thing for women.”

The business may be in its sunset, but Kim Lyew’s passion for his trade is very much alive. His eyes glow when he shows me the garment that sparked his lifelong love affair with clothes making: a navy double-breasted wool coat that his father made for his teenage sister. With the enthusiasm of a ten-year-old, he exclaims, “The hand-stitching is so precise you’d think a machine did it. When I saw this, I told myself, I want to master this!”

He certainly has.

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CHECK-IN OPTIONS

In addition to airport check-in counters, here are other alternatives:

Web

MHmobile

Return check-in

Check in online at malaysiaairlines.com.

Print out the boarding pass yourself.

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

If you have a confirmed return trip within Malaysia or to Singapore, enjoy a one-time check-in.

Web-to-mobile

FastCheck selfservice kiosk

City centre counter check-in

Check in online. Your boarding pass will be sent to your mobile phone. The 2D barcode mobile boarding pass can be scanned at airport security and at the boarding gate.

Check in and print your boarding pass at these kiosks at the airport.

Exclusive check-in

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

Available at KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur and in Hong Kong.

*Terms and conditions apply to the above, visit malaysiaairlines.com for more information COMFORT AND CARE

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

ENTERTAINMENT

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

ON BOARD CONNECTIONS

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

CABIN LUGGAGE HANDLING POLICY

Passenger and crew safety on board our flights is our highest priority. In compliance with the airline’s new policy and in observing Occupational, Safety and Health Regulations requirements, cabin crew are no longer required to stow passengers’ hand luggages into the overhead stowage compartment. This new policy aims to minimise occupational hazard and ergonomic risks faced by cabin crew in the aircraft. Cabin crew on duty will, however, assist passengers traveling with infants, young passengers travelling alone, the elderly, and passengers with reduced

mobility. Passengers who are fit and in good health must carry, stow and secure their own hand luggages on board. Hand luggage exceeding the 7kg weight limit is required to be checked in before boarding.

FOOD AND BEVERAGE

All food served is halal. Special meals can be prepared with 24-hour advance request. MH Gourmet meals upgrade available for a small fee. First and Business Class guests may utilise Chefon-Call services to pre-book meals 24 hours prior to departure on selected flights. Alcoholic drinks are available to passengers over the age of 18. Our cabin crew reserves the right to decline serving and selling alcohol to any passenger who appears intoxicated.

Consumption of personal alcoholic drinks is prohibited.

SPECIAL ASSISTANCE

Wheelchairs and attendant services are available with 24-hour advance request.

ZERO TOLERANCE OF ABUSE

We value courteousness. Any form of threat, verbal abuse or violence towards our staff will be taken

seriously. We are committed to supporting anyone who has been the victim of an assault.

YOUNG PASSENGER TRAVELLING ALONE (YPTA)

We provide assistance for children aged five to 14 years old travelling alone, with 24-hour advance request.

PORTABLE ELECTRONIC DEVICES (PED)

For safety reasons and in line with the Department of Civil Aviation guidelines, mobile phones and all PEDs must be switched off once aircraft doors are closed. During cruise, devices placed on ‘flight mode’ prior to switching off may be used. The PEDs must again be switched off when the ‘Fasten Seat Belt’ sign is on during the approach for landing until the aircraft is parked at the terminal building. Devices transmitting strong signals must remain switched off throughout the flight, until disembarkation. The Captain may prohibit the use of devices that can interfere with the aircraft system and safety.

LITHIUM BATTERIES

Lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries for portable electronic devices (PEDs), including medical devices must not exceed 2g for lithium metal batteries and 100Wh for lithium ion batteries. All spare batteries, including lithium metal or lithium ion cells or batteries, for such PEDs must be carried in passengers’ carry-on baggage only.

These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.

For PEDs containing non-spillable batteries, they must be 12V or less or 100Wh or less. A maximum of two spare batteries may be carried.

These batteries must be individually protected to prevent short circuits.

ELECTRONIC CIGARETTES

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

NO-SMOKING POLICY

Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited on all flights.

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Firefly

ATR 72-500 Number 12

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

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

Number 7 Passenger Seating 72 Engine PW127M Length 27m

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

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ATR 72-500 Number 10 Passenger Seating 68

ATR 72-600

Number 4 Passenger Seating 72 Engine PW127M Length 27m

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

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

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

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

MASkargo

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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AUSTRALIA

CANADA

Chennai (GSA)

JAPAN

Adelaide (MAS)

Toronto (GSA)

R&T 91 44 4219 9999

Osaka (MAS)

R 132627 (24 hrs) A 61 8 8414 6700

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

A&S&C 91 44 4219 1919

R 81 3 5733 2111 T 81 6 6635 3071

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S 81 6 6635 3072 C 81 6 6635 3074

Hyderabad (GSA)

Tokyo (MAS)

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

CHINA

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R&T 81 3 5733 2111

T 1300 655 324

Beijing (MAS)

G 91 40 2341 0288

S 81 3 3432 8509 C 81 3 3432 8507

Melbourne (MAS)

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F 91 40 2341 0295

A 81 3 3432 8505 or 81 3 3432 8500

R 132627 (24 hrs) T 1 300 655 324

F 86 10 6505 2680

Mumbai (GSA)

A 61 3 9279 9999 C 61 3 9335 6334

C 86 10 6945 0476

R 91 22 6650 5757

KOREA

Perth (MAS)

Guangzhou (MAS)

G 91 22 6650 5700

Pusan (GSA)

R 132627 (24 hrs) T 1 300 655 324

R&T 86 20 833 58868/38989 ext

F 91 22 6650 5758

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New Delhi (GSA)

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Sydney (MAS)

A 86 20 836 52699 C 86 20 3607 0621

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Seoul (MAS)

R 132627 (24 hrs) A 61 2 9364 3500

F 86 20 8335 8898

F 91 11 2370 4047

R 82 2 777 7761 T 82 2 777 7762

C 61 2 9667 0701 T 1300 655 324

Hong Kong (MAS)

Pune (GSA)

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BANGLADESH

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91 20 2616 0222

Dhaka (GSA)

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F 91 20 6603 2813

MALAYSIA

R 880 2 9885 7714

Shanghai (MAS)

Punjab

Call Centre (24 hours)

H/P 018 33333336

A 86 21 2329 3988

R 91 181 4636 302/303

T 1 300 88 3000 (within Malaysia)

F 880 2 882 3454

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

G 91 181 4636 304

T 603 7843 3000 (outside Malaysia)

Xiamen (MAS)

C 603 8777 1655/1717

BELGIUM

R&T 86 592 210 6088/8388/1059

INDONESIA

Baggage claims 1 300 88 3000

Brussels (MAS)

A 86 592 210 1168Â C 86 592 210 1065

Denpasar (MAS)

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R&T 32 2 648 3041

F 86 592 210 8988

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Helsinki (GSA)

A 62 21 522 9705 S 62 21 522

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F 63 28 450 600

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MYANMAR

Jeddah (MAS)

Phuket (MAS)

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Yangon (MAS)

T 966 2 6670 011/6610 150

G 66 76 216 675/234 467

Kuantan (MAS)

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C 966 2 6670 011 F 966 2 6610 041

A 66 76 327 097

C 09 538 4291 F 09 515 7870

S 951 387 647

Kuching (MAS)

F 951 241 124

S 082 220 633

F 66 76 217 400 SINGAPORE Singapore (MAS)

UNITED ARAB EMIRATES

A&G 082 220 601

NEPAL

R 65 6336 6777 (24 hrs)

Dubai (GSA)

C 082 587 553 F 082 411 767

Kathmandu (GSA)

T 65 6433 0220 A 65 6433 0204

R&T 971 4 316 6442

Labuan (MAS)

T 977 1 424 7215

C 65 6542 0678 F 65 6336 2782

A&S 087 413 722 G 087 412 152

F 977 1 424 4484

G 65 6541 6800

C 087 415 121 F 087 419 003

H/P 977 9 8 0105 2359

Langkawi (MAS)

UNITED KINGDOM London (MAS)

SRI LANKA

A 44 207 341 2000

A 04 955 1171

NETHERLANDS

Colombo (GSA)

R&T 44 871 423 9090

Marudi (H/A)

Amsterdam (MAS)

G 94 11 2342 291 R 94 11 2344 322

F 44 207 373 2314

G 085755 240

R&T 3120 521 6262

D 94 11 4731 371 F 94 11 2342 295

C 44 208 759 8078

A 085 755 635 F 085 755 480

A 3120 521 6252

H/P 94 77 7873 973

Manchester (MAS)

Miri (MAS)

C 3120 653 4353 F 3120 638 1189

Kandy (GSA)

A 44 161 831 9876

A 085 416 461 G 085 414 155

G 94 81 4475 696 F 94 81 4475 703

C 085 615 443 F 085 419 313

NEW CALEDONIA

Mataram (GSA)

VIETNAM

Penang (MAS)

Noumea (GSA)

G 94 41 4641 040 F 94 41 4841 041

Hanoi (MAS)

A 04 219 6330 F 04 226 6844

G 687 246 353 F 687 241 213

R&T 84 43 826 8820/21

Sandakan (MAS) .

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A&C 84 43 826 8819/934 2304

S 089 273 972

DENMARK, ICELAND

F 84 43 824 2388

A 089 273 962 G 089 660 525

Stockholm (GSA)

Ho Chi Minh City (MAS)

C 089 667 746 F 089 675 980

R 46 8 555 691 669

R&T 84 83 824 2885/3829 2529

Sibu (MAS)

A 84 83 824 4223 F 84 83 824 2884

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

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

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

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

MOVIES Overhead Screens B737-800 Quick guide listings, p.105

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Audio Video On Demand B777

Audio Video On Demand B777

Audio Video On Demand B738, A333

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‘TIS THE SEASON With December being the month of end of year celebrations, nothing quite gets you in the festive spirit like a good oldfashioned Christmas movie. With a selection of Christmas titles playing on board this month, we give you our top four picks:

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ELF

If you ask ten people what their favourite Christmas movie is, at least half of them will say Elf. The film includes a hilarious starring role by Will Ferrell as Buddy, a lovable yet calamitous man who has been raised as an elf in the North Pole only to learn that his true identity lies in the US, where he causes a string of catastrophes en route to finding his real father. With Zooey Deschanel and James Caan in supporting roles, you won’t find a funnier modern festive movie.

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THE FAMILY STONE

With a star-studded cast, The Family Stone is the quintessential festive family rom-com. With a big, cosy family house with log fires, thick-knit sweaters, hanging mistletoe, and a plethora of presents under the tree, if this film about an uptight woman who spends Christmas with her boyfriend’s eccentric family doesn’t give you that warm and fuzzy festive feeling, then nothing will.

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FOUR CHRISTMASES

Plenty of seasonal silliness in this comedy about a couple who are forced to celebrate Christmas four times with their unconventional families while all they want to do is escape on vacation. Starring Vince Vaughn and Reese Witherspoon, with a host of star cameos, Four Christmases will have you embracing your family, no matter how strange they are.

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JINGLE ALL THE WAY

Starring Arnold Schwarzenegger at the height of his mid-nineties action and comedy fame, Jingle All The Way tells the familiar family story of a father desperately hunting down the season’s hottest toy for his son’s Christmas present before it completely sells out. Cue classic Arnie slapstick comedy as he clambers all over town to fulfill his son’s Christmas wish.

All four films are playing on board this month.

See pages 89 to 96 for details

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THE DEFINITION OF COOL Sharp suits and vintage racers, Guy Ritchie’s action spy adaptation, The Man From U.N.C.L.E finds the perfect blend of style and substance

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tarring two of the squarest jawlines in Hollywood: Henry Cavill and Armie Hammer, and directed by likeable Londoner Guy Ritchie, it could easily be said that The Man From U.N.C.L.E is a real man’s movie. An adaptation from the popular 1960s TV spy drama of the same name, the film is set during the height of the Cold War, and follows CIA agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin as they participate in a joint mission to derail a mysterious criminal organisation from proliferating nuclear weapons. Having helmed the recent Sherlock Holmes movies, Guy Ritchie has a pedigree of giving vintage stories a touch of rejuvenated style – and The Man From U.N.C.L.E is no

Following in the footsteps of the likes of Clint Eastwood, Ben Affleck and George Clooney, with the releases of Before We Go and The Gift respectively, Chris Evans and Joel Edgerton have joined that rare fraternity of Hollywood actorsturned-directors. Better known as Captain America in Marvel’s flagship franchise, The Avengers, Chris Evans’ Before We Go is a far cry from superhero summer blockbusters.

An independent drama about two strangers who cross paths at New York’s Grand Central Station before spending an unforgettable night together, Evans deliberately wanted to make something small and intimate: “I’m a romantic, I like romantic movies,” said the star. “So I wanted to do something simple, but do it well.”

different. While eschewing the recent trend of re-interpreting period TV shows for a modern movie audience, Ritchie chose to keep the series’ original 1960s setting while distilling the era’s effortless cool. “It was the general aesthetic of the ‘60s that we found more appealing than the contemporary one,” said the director. “The clothes were more interesting, the cars were more interesting, and it’s when the birth of the gadgets happened.”

With Superman and The Lone Ranger as its frame-filling leads, and a director with a reputation for slick editing and tongue-incheek action, The Man From U.N.C.L.E is a unique, fun homage to the golden age of spy movies.

On the other end of the spectrum is Joel Edgerton’s offering The Gift, an unnerving thriller about a married couple who unwittingly move in next door to an old school friend who takes on an unhealthy interest in them. Edgerton made the jump from acting to directing in search of a new challenge: “I don’t feel I use a large part of my brain while I’m acting on set,” said the Australian. “But directing makes me feel a lot more in control of things.”

The Man From U.N.C.L.E is playing on board this month. See page 90 for more details

Before We Go and The Gift are playing on board this month.

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IDENTITY CRISIS Sean Bean takes on multiple roles in new psychological crime drama, Legends

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f you happened to notice the hashtag #dontkillseanbean floating around social media last year, you may have found it to be a rather strange message. However, dig a little deeper and you’d discover that it was all part of the promotional campaign for new crime drama Legends, starring Sean Bean – an actor with a tendency of falling victim to untimely onscreen deaths.

Created by the man behind cult sci-fi series Fringe, David Wilcox, and based on the book by spy novelist Robert Littell, Legends follows the escapades of FBI agent Martin Odum (Bean), an undercover specialist who can transform himself into multiple personas, called ‘legends’. These alternate identities are so complex and thoroughly planned that they almost take on a life of their own, so much so that Odum begins to question which identity is actually his.

“Martin doesn’t know where the bottom of the rabbit hole is,” says show-runner David Wilcox. “In fact, what makes him such an interesting hero is that his greatest asset and the thing that lets him be this incredible operative, is the same thing that is jeopardising his own psyche.” Not only is the line between reality and makebelieve blurred for Odum throughout the series, but he also faces tough decisions on where his own moral thresholds lie.

“It’s this question of: if he commits a crime in ‘legend’, does Odum himself have to answer for that,” adds Wilcox.

On playing such a ranging role that has him switching

between at least three regular personalities, Yorkshireman Bean describes it as: “Fantastic and fun. It’s an actor’s dream to be able to do that. But sometimes it gets a bit confusing, even for me too.” Describing his character’s obsession with these personas, Bean adds: “Just like actors,

NEW GIRL IN TOWN After four seasons of popular US sitcom, New Girl, about an offbeat young woman and her three single roommates, speculation hovered over the future of the show once it was announced that its star, Zooey Deschanel, was pregnant. But, New Girl fans need not despair, as the show’s fifth season is due to air early next year and will be featuring a guest star as Zooey’s temporary replacement. The show’s writers have devised a cunning

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we think we can immerse ourselves in a part, but sooner or later it’s going to come down on you and you’re going to have some problems.”

Legends is playing on board this month. See page 101 for details

storyline in which Zooey’s character, Jess, is sequestered on jury duty and rents her room out to a straight-shooting pharmaceutical sales rep played by none other than Transformers and This Is 40 star Megan Fox. “It’s insane that such a gorgeous person can be so funny,” Deschanel said of her substitute star, “but I guess we all have to accept it.”

New Girl is playing on board this month. See page 100 for details

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HONEYMOON HAUNTING Lana Del Rey continues to impress and mystify in equal measure with her latest album, Honeymoon

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n a world of carefully groomed sugar sweet popstars and manufactured girl bands, real female singer-songwriters with unique vocals and a message to be heard are becoming few and far between.

However, in the elusive and even ethereal star Lana Del Rey, pop music still has one of its most powerful and unique talents. In the last year, Del Rey has recorded tracks with the Weeknd, Brian Wilson, and Emile Haynie. She was also asked to write a song for Tim Burton’s movie Big Eyes, earning her a Golden Globe nomination in the process. Not one to divulge in press tours and self-promotion, the 30 year old will end the year on a typically understated yet artistic high, with the release of her fourth studio album, Honeymoon.

Only two months after the release of her previous album, Ultraviolence, Del Rey jumped straight back into the recording studio to work on her follow-up record, stating that the process was “growing into something I really like. I’m kind of enjoying sinking into a more noirish feel for this one. It’s been good.” The perfect record for broken-hearted hipsters, Honeymoon is characteristically melancholic. Including songs that lyrically touch upon tortured romance, bitterness, lust and violence, the album takes an even darker tone than some of her previous material. Musically

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however, Honeymoon has been acclaimed for its elegant dreamy pop sound; a retro piece of work that mixes elements of blues, hip-hop and jazz to create a distinctive baroque pop album that only Del Rey could pull off. Co-produced by her longtime collaborators, Rick Nowels and Kieron Menzies, the album subtly layers the singer-songwriter’s signature wispy, haunting vocals with echoing guitar melodies and decaying synths, resulting in a hypnotic pop journey that has been widely acknowledged as the enigmatic artist’s most sophisticated work to date.

If talk of young, gifted, and successful people gives you that slight sense of empty underachievement, you’d better look away now, as they don’t come much more multitalented than Troye Sivan. At only 20 years of age, South African-born Australian Sivan is an established actor – having starred in X-Men Origins: Wolverine and Spud – as well as a YouTube vlogging sensation with over 3.6 million subscribers. However not one to rest on his laurels, and having spent much of his youth playing songs to his growing online audience, Sivan has recently recorded his debut album, Blue Neighbourhood, which includes tracks from his newly released EP, Wild. In an age of stream-and-download music consumption and with catchy six-tracker Wild being Troye’s second ‘mini album’ to date, the artist defends his choice of making these shorter, snappy records: “Unless you feel you need a full-length album to tell your story,” he says, “I don’t feel it’s that relevant or important anymore.”

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

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

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MOVIES

MOVIES

HOLLYWOOD LATEST

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

Languages

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Batkid Begins

NEW Before We Go

TERESA CLOVICKO, AUDREY COPPER, KATIE COTTON

CHRIS EVANS, ALICE EVE, EMMA FITZPATRICK

PG – 87 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, SCI-FI

PG-13 – 95 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA, ROMANCE

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

Chris Evan’s directorial debut. Romantic drama about two strangers who cross paths at New York’s Grand Central station and embark on an unforgettable night together.

NEW Hitman: Agent 47 RUPERT FRIEND, HANNAH WARE, ZACHARY QUINTO R – 96 MINS – ACTION, CRIME, THRILLER E, J, ES, I, C+

An adaptation of the popular video game series.

A hitman who has been genetically engineered to be the perfect killing machine teams up with a woman to uncover her mysterious ancestry.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Ratings

NEW Learning To Drive G

General audience.

Suitable for all ages.

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

PG13

arental guidance P strongly recommended.

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

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estricted. Not suitable R for under 17s.

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Not rated.

Christmas season movies

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PATRICIA CLARKSON, BEN KINGSLEY, GRACE GUMMER R – 90 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA, ROMANCE

NEW The Gift JASON BATEMAN, REBECCA HALL, JOEL EDGERTON R – 108 MINS – MYSTERY, THRILLER E, A+

Psychological thriller written, directed by and starring Joel Edgerton. When Simon and Robyn move into a new house, they discover that Gordo, an old school friend of Simon’s, lives nearby. But as Gordo’s strange behaviour becomes more obsessive, a secret from the past bubbles to the surface.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

E, ES, A+

After her husband leaves her, a Manhattan writer takes driving lessons with a Sikh instructor who has marriage troubles of his own. In each other’s company they find the courage to take their problems on head first.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

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NEW The Little Prince

Match

RACHEL MCADAMS, BENICIO DEL TORO, MARION COTILLARD

PATRICK STEWART, CARLA GUGINO, MATTHEW LILLARD

G – 108 MINS – ANIMATION, FANTASY

R – 92 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA, MUSIC

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Inspired by the 1943 novel of the same name by Antoine de Saint-Exupéry, this children’s tale uses a clever mixture of both stop motion and computer animation to tell the story of a child prodigy who befriends her eccentric new neighbour, ‘The Aviator’, who tells her a magical story called ‘The Little Prince’.

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

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Me And Earl And The Dying Girl THOMAS MANN, RJ CYLER, OLIVIA COOKE

Ratings

PG13 – 105 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA

NEW The Man from U.N.C.L.E. G

General audience.

Suitable for all ages.

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

PG13

arental guidance P strongly recommended.

Some material may be inappropriate for children under 13.

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HENRY CAVILL, ARMIE HAMMER, ALICIA VIKANDER PG-13 – 116 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, COMEDY E, F, G, I, C+

Stylish period adaptation by director Guy Ritchie of the 1960s spy TV show of the same name. At the height of the Cold War, CIA Agent Napoleon Solo and KGB operative Illya Kuryakin must work together to stop a mysterious criminal agency from using nuclear weapons.

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Coming of age comedydrama. Awkward highschool senior, Greg, and his irreverent best friend, Earl, form an inseparable friendship with leukaemiasufferer Rachel. When Rachel’s illness becomes terminal, the group’s perspective shifts forever.

Paper Towns NAT WOLFF, CARA DELEVINGNE, AUSTIN ABRAMS PG-13 – 109 MINS – DRAMA, MYSTERY, ROMANCE E, ES, F, I, C+

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

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12 Years A Slave CHIWETEL EJIOFOR, MICHAEL KENNETH WILLIAMS, MICHAEL FASSBENDER R – 134 MINS – BIOGRAPHY, DRAMA, HISTORY E, G, ES, I, C+

Hard-hitting, triple Oscarwinning drama from acclaimed director Steve McQueen. In 18th Century United States, a free black man from upstate New York is abducted and sold into slavery.

The Adjustment Bureau

Bend It Like Beckham

MATT DAMON, EMILY BLUNT, LISA THORESON

PARMINDER NAGRA, KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, JONATHAN RHYS MEYERS

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

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

Blue Jasmine

Dallas Buyers Club

CATE BLANCHETT, ALEC BALDWIN, PETER SARSGAARD

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, JENNIFER GARNER, JARED LETO

PG-13 – 98 MINS – DRAMA, ROMANCE

R – 117 MINS – BIOGRAPHY, DRAMA

PG13 – 133 MINS – DRAMA, ROMANCE

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Romantic drama from Woody Allen with an all-star cast. When the life of an unstable New York socialite falls apart, she moves into her sister’s modest San Francisco apartment to start afresh.

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

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

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

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

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Both Matthew McConaughey and Jared Leto won Oscars for their roles in this acclaimed drama about an AIDS sufferer in 1985 who resorts to extreme measures to attain the illegal medication he needs to prolong his life.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Avatar

Birdman

The Book Thief

Dead Poets Society

SAM WORTHINGTON, ZOE SALDANA, SIGOURNEY WEAVER

MICHAEL KEATON, NAOMI WATTS, EDWARD NORTON, EMMA STONE

SOPHIE NÉLISSE, GEOFFREY RUSH, EMILY WATSON

ROBIN WILLIAMS, ETHAN HAWKE, JOSH CHARLES

PG-13 – 131 MINS – DRAMA, WAR

PG – 128 MINS – DRAMA

E, J, F, G, A+

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Based on the best-selling novel of the same name, this period drama tells the story of a nine year old girl who finds solace in stealing books and sharing them with others while the horrors of World War II unfold around her.

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

PG13 – 162 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, FANTASY

R – 119 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA

E, F

E, K, J, ES

Still the biggest grossing movie in cinematic history.

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

Winner of Best Motion Picture at the 2015 Oscars, this ambitious drama revolves around an actor struggling with declining fame while he prepares for the debut of his new Broadway play.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

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The Descendants GEORGE CLOONEY, SHAILENE WOODLEY, AMARA MILLER R – 115 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA

Diamonds Are Forever SEAN CONNERY, JILL ST. JOHN, CHARLES GRAY

Elf WILL FERRELL, JAMES CAAN, BOB NEWHART PG – 97 MINS – COMEDY, FAMILY, FANTASY

E, F, G, J, A+

PG – 120 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, THRILLER

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

E, ES, C+

Despicable Me 2

Edge Of Tomorrow

The Expendables 3

STEVE CARELL, KRISTEN WIIG, BENJAMIN BRATT

TOM CRUISE, EMILY BLUNT, BILL PAXTON

PG – 98 MINS – ANIMATION, COMEDY, FAMILY

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

E, I, G, F, C+

E, F, J, K, C+

SYLVESTER STALLONE, JASON STATHAM, JET LI, MEL GIBSON, HARRISON FORD, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, TERRY CREWS

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

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The seventh film in the long-running James Bond series. A diamond smuggling investigation leads James Bond to Las Vegas, where he uncovers an extortion plot headed by his nemesis, Ernst Stavro Blofeld.

High concept sci-fi action.

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

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

E, ES, G, F, C+

Popular Christmas comedy about a lovable yet calamitous man called Buddy, who has been raised as an elf in the North Pole only to learn that his true identity can be found in New York City.

PG-13 – 126 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, THRILLER

The Family Stone DERMOT MULRONEY, SARAH JESSICA PARKER, CLAIRE DANES PG-13 – 103 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA, ROMANCE E, J, K, ES, C+

Star-studded festive family drama. An uptight business woman joins her boyfriend to spend Christmas with his eccentric family, but soon struggles to adjust to their free-spirited ways.

Four Christmases REESE WITHERSPOON, VINCE VAUGHN, MARY STEENBURGEN PG-13 – 88 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA, ROMANCE E, J, F, G, C+

E, C+

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

Family comedy about a married couple who are forced to cancel their annual end-of-year getaway to celebrate Christmas four times with their unconventional families.

Gangster Squad RYAN GOSLING, EMMA STONE, SEAN PENN R – 113 MINS – ACTION, CRIME, DRAMA E, F, G, J , A+

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

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

Goldfinger SEAN CONNERY, GERT FRÖBE, HONOR BLACKMAN PG – 110 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, THRILLER E, F

One of the most iconic Bond movies. When Agent 007 investigates a gold magnate’s smuggling operations, he comes face to face with one of the world’s most notorious villains and discovers his plot to destroy the world’s economy.

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The Grand Budapest Hotel RALPH FIENNES, F. MURRAY ABRAHAM, MATHIEU AMALRIC R – 99 MINS –ADVENTURE, COMEDY, DRAMA E, G, I, F, C+

Unique, Oscar-winning drama by Wes Anderson. A chronicle of the escapades of an urbane and eccentric hotel concierge called Gustave H and his lobby boy, Moustafa.

Hairspray

I Am Legend

In Time

Interstellar

JOHN TRAVOLTA, QUEEN LATIFAH, NIKKI BLONSKY

WILL SMITH, ALICE BRAGA, CHARLIE TAHAN

JUSTIN TIMBERLAKE, AMANDA SEYFRIED, CILLIAN MURPHY

PG – 117 MINS – COMEDY, MUSICAL, ROMANCE

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

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

MATTHEW MCCONAUGHEY, ANNE HATHAWAY, JESSICA CHASTAIN

E, G, K, I, C+

E, F, G, K, C+

E, I, G, J, A+

When Tracy Turnblad – a big girl with a kind heart and an even bigger hairdo – wins her dream spot on a TV dance show, she becomes an overnight teen sensation and an advocate for integration.

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

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

Ice Age: Continental Drift

If I Stay

Inception

Invictus

CHLOË GRACE MORETZ, MIREILLE ENOS, JAMIE BLACKLEY, JOSHUA LEONARD

LEONARDO DICAPRIO, JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT, ELLEN PAGE

MORGAN FREEMAN, MATT DAMON, TONY KGOROGE

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

PG13 – 134 MINS – BIOGRAPHY, DRAMA, HISTORY

E, F, G, K, A+

E, G, I, J, C+

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

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

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

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

RAY ROMANO, DENIS LEARY, JOHN LEGUIZAMO

E, F, I, ES, A+

G – 88 MINS – ANIMATION, ADVENTURE, COMEDY

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

E, F, G, J

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

PG-13 – 107 MINS – DRAMA, MUSIC, ROMANCE E, F, ES, I, A+

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

PG-13 – 169 MINS – ADVENTURE, DRAMA, SCI-FI E, I, G, F, A+

Hugely ambitious sci-fi adventure by Christopher Nolan. With humanity’s time on Earth nearing an end due to worldwide crop failures, a team of explorers attempt to travel through a wormhole in space to safeguard humanity’s survival.

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

Jingle All The Way ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, SINBAD, PHIL HARTMAN PG – 89 MINS – COMEDY, FAMILY E, F, G, I

The Judge

Les Misérables

My Sister’s Keeper

ROBERT DOWNEY JR., ROBERT DUVALL, VERA FARMIGA

HUGH JACKMAN, RUSSELL CROWE, ANNE HATHAWAY

CAMERON DIAZ, ALEC BALDWIN

R – 141 MINS – CRIME, DRAMA

PG-13 – 158 MINS – DRAMA, MUSICAL, ROMANCE

E, I, G, K, C+

E, K, G, I, A+

E

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

Star-studded political biography. Margaret Thatcher looks back on her life and the moments that made her Britain’s first female prime minister.

Through the highs and lows, her husband was by her side, but how will she manage without him?

Classic family Christmas movie from 1996. Howard Langston is a workaholic dad who promises to buy his son the season’s hottest new toy, the Turbo Man action figure. However, chaos soon unfolds when the toy starts to sell out across the city.

Jersey Boys

Jobs

Juno

JOHN LLOYD YOUNG, ERICH BERGEN, MICHAEL LOMENDA

ASHTON KUTCHER, DERMOT MULRONEY, JOSH GAD

ELLEN PAGE, MICHAEL CERA, JENNIFER GARNER

R – 134 MINS – BIOGRAPHY, DRAMA, MUSIC

PG-13 – 128 MINS – BIOGRAPHY, DRAMA

PG – 96 MINS – COMEDY, ROMANCE, DRAMA

E, K, J, I, A+

E, ES, F, C+

E, F, G, I

A musical retelling of the trials and triumphs of four young New Jersey natives from the wrong side of the tracks who form the iconic 60s rock group, The Four Seasons.

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

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

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

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Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Epic period musical drama based on one of theatre’s longest-running stage musicals. After breaking parole, Jean Valjean has been on the run for decades from merciless policeman, Javert.

Consenting to care for a factory worker’s daughter, his life is forever altered.

PG13 – 109 MINS – DRAMA

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

The Lord Of The Rings: The Return Of The King

New Year’s Eve

ELIJAH WOOD, IAN MCKELLEN, VIGGO MORTENSEN

PG-13 – 117 MINS – COMEDY, ROMANCE

PG13 – 201 MINS – ADVENTURE, FANTASY

E, J, ES, F, A+

E, F, G, K, C+

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

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

SARAH JESSICA PARKER, JESSICA BIEL, ASHTON KUTCHER

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MOVIES

Notting Hill

Olympus Has Fallen

The Perfect Storm

The Polar Express

Quantum Of Solace

HUGH GRANT, JULIA ROBERTS, RICHARD MCCABE

GERARD BUTLER, AARON ECKHART, MORGAN FREEMAN

GEORGE CLOONEY, MARK WAHLBERG, DIANE LANE

TOM HANKS, CHRIS COPPOLA, MICHAEL JETER

DANIEL CRAIG, OLGA KURYLENKO, MATHIEU AMALRIC

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

R – 119 MINS – ACTION, THRILLER

PG13 – 130 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, DRAMA

PG – 99 MINS – ANIMATION, ADVENTURE, FAMILY

PG-13 – 106 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE

E, F, G, J, C+

E, G, I, K

E, G, F, I, A+

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

Animated adventure using ground-breaking motion capture special effects.

A hesitant boy takes a remarkable train ride to the North Pole. During his trip, he discovers himself and learns that you can keep wonder alive by simply believing.

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

Pitch Perfect

The Prestige

Rio 2

ANNA KENDRICK, BRITTANY SNOW, REBEL WILSON

CHRISTIAN BALE, HUGH JACKMAN, SCARLETT JOHANSSON

JESSE EISENBERG, ANNE HATHAWAY, JEMAINE CLEMENT

E, F, I, G, C+

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

The November Man PIERCE BROSNAN, LUKE BRACEY, OLGA KURYLENKO R – 108 MINS – ACTION, CRIME, THRILLER E, G, F, C+

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

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Viewer discretion is advised.

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E, F

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

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

On Her Majesty’s Secret Service GEORGE LAZENBY, DIANA RIGG, TELLY SAVALAS PG – 112 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, THRILLER E

The sixth Bond film, made in 1969. 007 woos a mob boss’s daughter and goes undercover to reveal the true reason for Blofeld’s allergy research in the Swiss Alps that involves recruiting beautiful women from around the world.

PG13 – 112 MINS – COMEDY, MUSIC, ROMANCE E, G, F, J, C+

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

PG13 – 130 MINS – DRAMA, MYSTERY, THRILLER E, G, J, I

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

G – 101 MINS – ANIMATION, ADVENTURE, COMEDY E, F, G, J, A+

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

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

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

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MOVIES HOLLYWOOD FAVOURITES

Robot & Frank

Rush

PETER SARSGAARD, FRANK LANGELLA, SUSAN SARANDON

CHRIS HEMSWORTH, DANIEL BRÜHL, OLIVIA WILDE

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

R – 123 MINS – ACTION, BIOGRAPHY, DRAMA

E, F, G, K, A+

E, I, G, C+

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

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

The Spy Who Loved Me ROGER MOORE, BARBARA BACH, CURD JÜRGENS PG – 125 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, SCI-FI E

Roger Moore’s third outing as agent 007.

When British and Russian nuclear submarines begin vanishing, Bond teams up with a beautiful KGB spy to overthrow a shipping magnate who plans to destroy the world.

The Transporter

X-Men: First Class

JASON STATHAM, QI SHU, MATT SCHULZE

JAMES MCAVOY, MICHAEL FASSBENDER, JENNIFER LAWRENCE

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

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

PG-13 – 132 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, SCI-FI E, I, F, G

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

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Rock Of Ages JULIANNE HOUGH, DIEGO BONETA, TOM CRUISE PG-13 – 123 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA, MUSICAL

Snow White And The Huntsman KRISTEN STEWART, CHRIS HEMSWORTH, CHARLIZE THERON

Taken 3

Watchmen

You Only Live Twice

LIAM NEESON, FOREST WHITAKER, MAGGIE GRACE

JACKIE EARLE HALEY, PATRICK WILSON, CARLA GUGINO

SEAN CONNERY, AKIKO WAKABAYASHI, MIE HAMA

PG-13 – 109 MINS – ACTION, THRILLER

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

PG – 117 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, THRILLER

E

E

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

Bond is sent to Japan to investigate a stolen NASA spacecraft. Together with the Japanese secret service, he must find the villain before he starts WWIII and takes control of the world.

E, ES, I, F, A+

PG-13 – 127 MINS – ACTION, ADVENTURE, DRAMA

E, I, ES, J, C+

An inspiring musical following the lives of a hopeful small town singer and an ambitious bartender who meet and fall in love while chasing their dreams on Hollywood’s Sunset Strip.

E, K, G, F, A+

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

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

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

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MOVIES CINE CLUB

NEW Rosso Mille Miglia 1000 Red Miles MARTINA STELLA, FABIO TROIANO, REMO GIRONE NR – 94 MINS – DRAMA I, E+

Una giornalista scopre la verità che si cela dietro a uno scandalo di famiglia quando torna nella sua città natale per partecipare a una famosa gara di auto d’epoca.

A journalist discovers the truth behind a family scandal when she returns to her hometown to cover a famous vintage car race.

NEW L’Oranais The Man From Oran LYÈS SALEM, KHALED BENAÏSSA, DJEMEL BAREK NR – 128 MINS – DRAMA F, E+

NEW Anacleto: Agente secreto Spy Time

MALAY

MALAY CLASSIC

Girlfriend Kontrak

Ali Baba Bujang Lapok

KEITH FOO, NUR RISTEENA, BRONT PALARAE

IMANOL ARIAS, QUIM GUTIÉRREZ

PG13 – 90 MINS – COMEDY, ROMANCE

R – 87 MINS – ACTION, COMEDY

ML

ES, E+

Après la Révolution algérienne, deux amis espèrent un avenir meilleur.

Following the Algerian revolution, the bond between two friends is tested over time by a series of governmental secrets.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Adolfo se prepara para vivir una Navidad deprimente después de que su novia lo haya dejado y se convierte en la última víctima de una banda de matones.

Adolfo prepares himself for a miserable Christmas after his girlfriend dumps him.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Alisa mahu selamatkan kelip-kelip kampungnya.

Timbul masalah bila berjumpa pemilik projek pembangunan.

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

P. RAMLEE, AZIZ SATTAR, S. SHAMSUDDIN PG – 122 MINS – COMEDY ML, E+

Seorang lelaki yang menganggur berjumpa dengan 40 pencuri dalam hutan.

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

Anak-ku Sazali P. RAMLEE, SENIWATI ZAITON, TONY CASTELLO

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

PG – 137 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA ML, E+

Kisah keluarga muda yang berpecah belah.

The story of a young family torn apart.

NEW Nos femmes Our Women DANIEL AUTEUIL, RICHARD BERRY, THIERRY LHERMITTE G – 83 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA F, E+

Un homme étrangle sa femme dans un accès de colère et demande à son meilleur ami de l’aider à échapper à la prison en lui fournissant un alibi.

After a man strangles his wife in a fit of rage, he asks his friends to help him avoid jail by providing an alibi.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

NEW Victoria

Pilot Café

OLIVIA NEERGAARD-HOLM, SEBASTIAN SCHIPPER

FAHRIN AHMAD, IZARA AISHAH, REMY ISHAK

NR – 138 MINS – CRIME, DRAMA, THRILLER

PG13 – 124 MINS – DRAMA

G, E+

Eine Spanierin beginnt einen Urlaubsflirt in einem Berliner Club, der eine unerwartete Wendung nimmt, da es eine alte Schuld zu begleichen gibt.

A tourist's holiday romance in Berlin turns disasterous when her date finds himself in a dangerous debt.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

ML, E+

Kematian rakannya mendorong Ameer berubah lalu membuka kafe.

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

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

Sabariah kehilangan kekayaan keluarga apabila dia berkahwin.

Sabariah forfeits her family fortune when she marries.

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MOVIES MALAY CLASSIC

INDONESIAN

TAGALOG

CHINESE

CHINESE CLASSIC

Turis Romantis

Para Sa Hopeless Romantic

赤道

超級經紀人

JAMES REID, NADINE LUSTRE

JACKY CHEUNG, SHAWN YUE

CHAPMAN TO, CHARLENE CHOI

PG – 105 MINS – COMEDY, DRAMA, ROMANCE

PG13 – 114 MINS – ACTION, DRAMA

PG13 – 99 MINS – COMEDY

CA, M, E+, C+

M, CA, E+, C+

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

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

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

Jamil membuat keputusan untuk berkahwin secara sulit dengan perempuan lain.

Jamil decides to marry another woman in secret.

SHAHEER SHEIKH, KIRANA LARASATI, MIKE LUCOCK PG13 – 95 MINS – DRAMA, COMEDY

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

Belalang mencuba satu komplot supaya dia boleh menuntut ganjaran.

Belalang tries a scam so he can claim a reward.

Pendekar Bujang Lapok

IN, E+

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

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

Helios

TA, E+

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

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

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

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

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

ARABIC

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

Tiga lelaki membuat keputusan untuk mengikut pakar pahlawan.

Three men decide to follow a master warrior.

我是路人甲

Man Laksa Dalam Malam Amal Kampung Talang

Tambola

I Am Somebody

MOHAMMED SHOMAN, BADREYA TALABA, ABDULLA MUSHREF

WAN GUOPENG, WANG TING, LIN CHEN, XU XIAOQIN

PG – 93 MINS – COMEDY

PG – 134 MINS – COMEDY, ROMANCE

A, E+ YASSIN, SAIFUL APEK, ZAMI ISMAIL, SHARIFAH ALEYA ML, E+

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

M, E+

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

PG13 – 90 MINS – COMEDY

Man Laksa cuba selamatkan gerainya, juga kekasihnya dari dirampas.

The Midas Touch

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

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

december 2015

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MOVIES JAPANESE

KOREAN

HINDI

TAMIL

TAMIL CLASSIC

Komban

Veeram

KARTHI, LAKSHMI MENON, RAJKIRAN

AJITH KUMAR, TAMANNAAH, VIDHARTH

PG13 – 120 MINS – ACTION, DRAMA

PG13 – 120 MINS – ACTION, DRAMA

T, E+

T, E+

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

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

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

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Viewer discretion is advised.

우리 옆집에 엑소가 산다

EXO Next Door

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

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

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

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

Rahasya NIMAI BALI, TISCA CHOPRA NR – 123 MINS – MYSTERY, THRILLER H, E+

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

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

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

HINDI CLASSIC 愛を積むひと

The Pearls Of The Stone Man KOICHI SATO, KANAKO HIGUCHI, KEIKO KITAGAWA G – 125 MINS – DRAMA J, E+

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

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베테랑

Veteran

Tanu Weds Manu

Yennai Arindhaal

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

R. MADHAVAN, KANGNA RANAUT, JIMMY SHERGILL

AJITH KUMAR, ARUN VIJAY, TRISHA KRISHNAN

NR – 123 MINS – DRAMA

PG13 – 120 MINS – ROMANCE, COMEDY

PG13 – 120 MINS – THRILLER, DRAMA

K, E+

H, E+

T, E+

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

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

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

But the free spirited Tanu has no plans of marriage.

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

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TV

TV

COMEDY

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

Glee

30 MINS EACH

THREE EPISODES 60 MINS EACH

E

E

Comedy series about two waitresses and their fledgling cupcake business.

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

Enjoy the fifth season of this hit musical comedy.

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

Mike & Molly

Sullivan & Son

THREE EPISODES

TWO EPISODES

30 MINS EACH

30 MINS EACH

E

E

Popular sitcom following the relationship between two self-confessed overeaters.

In one episode, Mike races to get home in time for Christmas Eve dinner.

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

A To Z

Two And A Half Men

THREE EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

30 MINS E

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

It's Always Sunny In Philadelphia

30 MINS EACH

THREE EPISODES

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

30 MINS EACH E

Four unruly friends run a bar in Philadelphia.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

E

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive.

Languages

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

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Cristela

The Middle

New Girl

Undateable

THREE EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

FIVE EPISODES

30 MINS EACH

30 MINS EACH

30 MINS EACH

30 MINS EACH

E

E

E

E

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

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

Popular US sitcom about an offbeat young woman and her three single roommates. In one episode, Jess competes for the attention of the best man at a wedding.

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

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TV

DRAMA

Major Crimes

Salem

White Collar

TWO EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

Arrow

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS EACH

E

E

E

TWO EPISODES

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

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

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

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

The Mysteries Of Laura

Sleepy Hollow

Witches Of East End

60 MINS EACH E

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

The Flash

Legends

THREE EPISODES

SIX EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS EACH

THREE EPISODES

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS EACH

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60 MINS EACH

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

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

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

E

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

Deep-cover operative Martin Odum questions his own identity. In one episode, Martin poses as legend alter ego Sebastian Egan, a sophisticated, charming writer.

Gotham

The Mentalist

TWO EPISODES

THREE EPISODES

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS EACH

E

E

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

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

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

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

The Originals TWO EPISODES 60 MINS EACH E

A spin-off from The Vampire Diaries, set in New Orleans.

In one episode, Hayley tries to stop Vincent recruiting young teenagers for a werewolf army.

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Countdown To GLORY 22 30 MINS E

尋找天使

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

KL City Grand Prix 2015 60 MINS E

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

LET 2014 Highlights: Omega Dubai Ladies Masters

30 MINS M, C+

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

一起騎行

皇家美食之旅

30 MINS

30 MINS

M

M

一檔講述主持人 和 透過環 馬來西亞騎行向人們傳播綠 色低碳生活理念的節目。 Hosts Baki and Rickman cycle across Malaysia to spread low carbon living.

好吃佬

Ho Chak!

Explore the cuisines from kingdoms around the globe.

The Streets

30 MINS

30 MINS

ML

ML

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

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

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

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

Dari Masjid Ke Masjid

Positif 30 MINS

30 MINS ML

ML

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

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

Discover the architecture of Southeast Asian Mosques.

Entertainment and lifestyle panel talk show.

聆听世界 30 MINS

30 MINS M

60 MINS

一檔探索世界各國國王和王 後所享用美食的節目。

Aroma Kota Suci

E

一檔主持人嚮導帶領觀眾品 味價廉的地道美食的節目。

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

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

M

一檔講述馬來西亞著名人士 探索生活在亞洲某些最不為 人所知地區的人所經受的困 難的節目。 Follow celebrities as they discover the hardships of Asia’s underprivileged.

Hijab Stailista 30 MINS ML

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

Meet some of the fashion industry's leading designers.

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KOREAN

日本探訪

상류사회

What's Hot In Japan KYOTO HANDS-ON TRAVEL 30 MINS J

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

The Privileged 60 MINS

ARABIC

Stories Of The Prophets In Islam

K

TAMIL

Herbs & Spice The Health & Wellness Show

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

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

런닝맨

Running Man

30 MINS T

This series discusses the Quran and the stories of the Prophets in Islam using graphics and animation.

A guide to achieving a happy and healthy life.

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

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

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

Hills and Valleys Pattiyin Seethanam Palakaram

OOTY : THE BLUE MOUNTAINS 30 MINS

78 MINS K

30 MINS H, E+

30 MINS A

HINDI

FESTIVE

H, E+

30 MINS T

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

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

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HINDI

FRENCH

HISTORY

India Unlimited

Héros du Patrimoine Heritage Heroes

Short History Of The World: The Modern World

30 MINS

30 MINS

H, E+

F

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

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

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

Voyage et Sens Travel & Senses

NATURAL WORLD

Animal Strategies 60 MINS E

THE POWER OF WINGS 60 MINS

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

E

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

The Rise And The Fall Of The British Raj Fish Life

PROVENCE

Languages

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

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30 MINS

60 MINS

F

E

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

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

MOTION 30 MINS E

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

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

Tough Trains: Cuba’s Sugar Trains 60 MINS E

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

East African Islands 30 MINS E

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

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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY

C-Suite: Cadillac

The Amazing World Of Automobiles

RELIGIOUS

TRAVEL

Architects On The Front Line

30 MINS E

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

60 MINS E

Great Railway Journeys Of Europe: Oslo To Bergen

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

30 MINS E

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

30 MINS E

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

Inside Fendi

Busy Bodies

Building For Islam

30 MINS

TWO EPISODES

E

60 MINS EACH

BURKINA FASO, YEMEN AND SINGAPORE

E

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

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

Destination Guides: New Zealand

30 MINS

30 MINS

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

E

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

E

SOUNDSTAGE

Tech Head

Jason Down Under

Masterchef Poh

TWO EPISODES

ADELAIDE PART 1 & 2

30 MINS

60 MINS EACH

60 MINS

E

E

E

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

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

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

Annie Lennox: An Evening Of Nostalgia 60 MINS E

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

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Bamboo Rice Of Perak

Enrich Luxe Retreats: City Of Lights & Destination Sydney

Cingkus Blues FIVE EPISODES

30 MINS E

KIDS

SHOWBIZ

LIFESTYLE

Christina Milian Turned Up

30 MINS EACH

UNHAPPY CAMPERS

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

10 MINS

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

Durian - The Asian Tropical Delight

E

30 MINS EACH

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

Flying Doctors

E

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

E! Entertainment Special

30 MINS 30 MINS E

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

E

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

A-LIST LISTINGS: OSCARS EDITION

Style Special

Hi-5

SAVED BY DESIGN

FIVE EPISODES

30 MINS

30 MINS EACH

E

E

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

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

Songs, dancing and more.

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

30 MINS E

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

The King Of The Pahang River

The Role That Changed My Life

30 MINS

30 MINS

E

E

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

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

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AUDIO ON DEMAND

THE HITS

CLUB

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

Between II Worlds Nero (above) Ultra Dance 2015 Various Artists Ultra Worldwide Asia Various Artists Deja-Vu Giorgio Moroder Forever Alesso

108 albums including…

That’s Christmas To Me Pentatonix Holiday Wishes Idina Menzel I’ll Be Home For Christmas Various Artists Honeymoon Lana Del Rey WILD Mini-Album Troye Sivan Badlands Halsey

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True Colors Zedd

Work It Out Lucy Rose

United We Are Hardwell

No Place In Heaven Mika

We Are All We Need Above & Beyond

V (Asia Tour Limited Edition) Maroon 5

Our Love Caribou

85% Proof Will Young

LIGHT & EASY

Communion Years & Years

Currents Tame Impala

Out Of The Wasteland Lifehouse

I Cry When I Laugh Jess Glyne

Mobile Orchestra Owl City

The Great Unknown Rob Thomas

Beneath The Skin Of Monsters And Men

Blood Lianne La Havas (above)

Dark Before Dawn Breaking Benjamin

Including...

E.MO.TION Carly Rae Jepsen

Blurryface Twenty One Pilots

The Power Of Love Sam Bailey (above)

Little Victories The Strypes

Get To Heaven Everything Everything

Burning Bridges Bon Jovi

Unbreakable Smile Tori Kelly

The Classic Christmas Album Il Divo

Blood To Bone Gin Wigmore

Breathe In. Breathe Out. Hilary Duff

I AM Leona Lewis

See page 84 to find out which system you’re using

The Bright Side Lenka

Born In Echoes The Chemical Brothers Loopified Dirty Loops Water For Your Soul Joss Stone

The Music And The Voice Chris Babida & Frances Yip

The Original High Adam Lambert

Before This World James Taylor

Let The Road Rixton

Into Color Rumer

St. Vincent St. Vincent

Stages Josh Groban Van Morrison Duets Van Morrison

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COUNTRY

JAZZ

SOUNDTRACKS

KOREAN

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Including...

Including...

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Double Vision Prince Royce (above)

Pageant Material Kacey Musgraves (above)

A Twist Of Rit Lee Ritenour

Paper Towns Various Artists

핑크 메모리 에이핑크 (above)

Beauty Behind The Madness The Weeknd

Jekyll + Hyde Zac Brown Band

2 In Love David Benoit feat Jane Monheit (above)

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

오디너리 비스트

Mad Max: Fury Road Tom Holkenborg aka Junkie XL

후아유 – 스쿨 (OST) 다양한 아티스트

Wildheart Miguel Jackie Ciara

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

Days Of FreeMan James Brandon Lewis Dee Dee’s Feathers Dee Dee Bridgewater, Irvin Mayfield & The New Orleans Jazz Orchestra

Avengers: Age Of Ultron Various

Complete 비투비

Truth & Soul Stan Walker

Prizefighter: Hit After Hit Trisha Yearwood

Non-Fiction Ne-Yo

Melody Road Neil Diamond

Tuxedo Tuxedo

ose Ave R You+Me

The London Sessions Mary J. Blige

Bringing Back The Sunshine Blake Shelton

COMEDY

CLASSICAL

RELAX

WORLD

MALAY

Including...

Including...

Including...

Including...

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Perjalanan Bocey (above)

Classically Chilled Various Artists (above)

By A Wire Jennifer Defrayne (above)

Ill Bixiga 70 (above)

Menakluk Kosmos Wings (above)

Mandatory Fun “Weird Al” Yankovic

Bach Rudolf Buchbinder

Life Under Stars Carl Weingarten

Alone (Tenere) Terakaft

Nada Mojo

The Very Best Of Lily Tomlin

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

Ton Michał Lewicki

Tambolero Toto La Momposina Y Sus Tambores

Unplugged Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza

The Chopin Project Olafur Arnalds & Alice Sara Ott

#Escape Various

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

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Paris, Mon Amour Sonya Yoncheva The Classical Album 2015 Various

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

The Gathering II Various Artists

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

Pitch Perfect 2 Various Cinderella Various Fifty Shades Of Grey Various Wild Various

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

화양연화 방탄소년단 미쳐 포미닛 진정한 대화 소년들의 나라

Move BTOB 타임 비스트

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

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AUDIO NASYID

JAPANESE

MANDARIN

TAMIL

KIDS

Including...

Including...

Including...

Including...

Including...

Salam Rindu Ya Musthofa (above) Opick

Tears

I Love Rasulullah Hafiz Hamidun

藍井 エイル

Sabar Brothers Mawi... Lagi World Mawi Cinta Kyrel Al-Gayauwi Greatest Hits UNIC Cinta Hingga Ke Syurga Amar Luahan Rasa Raqib Majid Dengan Rahmatmu Qathrunnada

INDONESIAN

中島美嘉 (above)

D’AZUR

2PM Of 2PM 2PM Hello World Scandal The Best “Red” Kalafina The Best “Blue” Kalafina Genesis Of 2PM 2PM Ken’s Bar III 平 井堅 Under Cover 2 T.M. Revolution

CANTONESE

女也 Herstory With Mayday 华语群星

(above)

Hey Hey, Let’s Play!

Nay Nay (above) The Legacy Collection: Toy Story Various Artists

Everything 小男孩乐团

Anakku Sayang Siti Nordiana

不解释亲吻 萧亚轩

The Legacy Collection: Pinocchio Various Artists

Back To The Future

Emma! From The Wiggles Emma

大嘴巴

李荣浩 李荣浩 替我照顾她 胡夏 First Chapter 何沛璇

Mudahnya Berdoa Various Artists

The Legacy Collection: The Little Mermaid Various Artists

HINDI

MEMORIES

Including...

Including...

数星星的人 吴克群 学着爱 周兴哲 新地球 林俊杰 罪恶感 黄丽玲 苏盈之 苏盈之 醒着做梦 张学友

Including...

Including...

第七感 张靓颖

Mozaik Ungu (above)

準備中 陳奕迅 (above)

哎呦，不错哦 周杰伦

Cahaya Cinta Hijau Daun

現實遊戲 MR

双丞戏 杨丞琳

Terjemahan Hati ST12

撫愛 藍奕邦

温度 王赴颖 & 沈展宁

Save The Best For Last Element

嫺情 陳 慧嫻

Action Bii 毕书尽

Private Dancer Tina Turner

Tuna Sherina

Re: Workz

快乐美人鱼 朱俐静

Forever Man Eric Clapton

Hati & Cinta Judika

Wannabe 官恩娜

我是曾沛慈 曾沛慈

Live To Love Afgan

8 周柏豪

艳遇 郭静

Love Life And Music Rossa

The Best Of 2008-2012 鄧 紫棋

我呸 蔡依林

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林憶蓮

(above)

The Classic Christmas Album Barbra Streisand (above) The Classic Christmas Album Johnny Mathis

PK

The Best Of The Best Various Artists The Best Of Grateful Dead Grateful Dead

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RADIO CHANNELS

CHART TOPPERS

ROCK ARENA

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

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

Including...

Let’s Go Def Leppard The Less I Know The Better Tame Impala Lost Rolls Bayce Little Wing Jimi Hendrix

INSEAT CHANNEL 1 AVOD CHANNEL 77 OVERHEAD CHANNEL 5

Grinder Gary Clark Jr.

HOSTED BY BEN LOH (above)

Spring Sun Winter Dread Everything Everything

Do They Know It’s Christmas Band Aid 30

Today’s The Day P!nk

Music To My Soul Ceelo Green

Kiss Me Babe, It’s Christmas Time Owl City

Can’t Sleep Love Pentatonix

Hoping For Snow The Vamps

Wasn’t Expecting That Jamie Lawson

On My Way Home Pentatonix

What Do You Mean Justin Bieber

Lonely Town Brandon Flowers

Wild Troye Sivan

Hula Hoop OMI

Sleigh Ride Pentatonix

All I Want For Christmas Is You Fifth Harmony

Same Old Love Selena Gomez

Downtown Macklemore & Ryan Lewis Don’t Be So Hard On Yourself Jess Glynne That’s Christmas To Me Pentatonix

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

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Roots Imagine Dragons On My Mind Ellie Goulding

Every Time I’m With You Seal Should’ve Been Us Tori Kelly I’ll Be Home Meghan Trainor Christmas Wrapping The Saturdays

Beeping Polish Club Looking For Someone To Love Buddy Holly Roll With It Oasis 40 oz On Repeat FIDLAR True Friends Bring Me The Horizon Crazy Train Ozzy Osbourne Shave The Pride Le Butcherettes I Was Made For Loving You Kiss Slow It Down Now Green Buzzard Machinery Ash When I Come Around Green Day Sweet Little Rock And Roller Chuck Berry Carry On Wayward Son Kansas Black Night Deep Purple Stay With Me Faces

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AUDIO GOLDEN ERA

AGHANI ARABBIYAH

MALAY HITZ

MANDARIN MIX

JAPANESE COLLECTION

INSEAT CHANNEL 3

INSEAT CHANNEL 8

INSEAT CHANNEL 9

INSEAT CHANNEL 10

INSEAT CHANNEL 12

AVOD CHANNEL 79

AVOD CHANNEL 82

AVOD CHANNEL 83

AVOD CHANNEL 85

AVOD CHANNEL 86

HOSTED BY RICHARD LA FABER

HOSTED BY MONA JASMAN

OVERHEAD CHANNEL 6

OVERHEAD CHANNEL 7

OVERHEAD CHANNEL 8

HOSTED BY KC ISMAIL

HOSTED BY CHONG HUEY LING

HOSTED BY KAORU SATO

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Including...

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Ringgit Monoloque

小幸运 田馥甄

もんた＆ブラザーズ ダンシング・オールナイト

Evo SonaOne feat Joe Flizzow

出走 光良

松田聖子 青い珊瑚礁

Right Here Waiting Richard Marx

Gantung Acha Septriasa

傻瓜 温岚

平原綾香 翼

Africa Toto

Satu Hari Nanti Najwa Latiff

有你真好 易桀齐

クリスタル・キング 大都会

Killer Queen Queen

Awak Kat Mane Taufik Batisah

当时的我们

久保田早紀 異邦人

Do It Again Steely Dan

Sempurnalah Cinta Marcell & Andien

Buddy 东于哲

中田裕二 シルエット・ロマンス

Why Do Fools Fall In Love Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers

Kekasih Abadi Yusry KRU & Lisa Surihani

聊天 郭静

財津和夫 Wake Up!

Jaga Dia Untukku Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza

Shout 李玉玺

八神純子 パープル・タウン

Sepatu Tulus

Holiday 马嘉轩

麗蘭 おいしい水

Kekasih Teragung Dunia Adira

为你而活 神木与瞳

氷川きよし 箱根八里の半次郎

Kau Lelaki Ego Girl Republik feat Awi Rafael & Alyph Sleeq

背叛 曹格

大月みやこ 女の港

KOREAN SELECTIONS

JAZZ

MALAY CLASSICS

AVOD CHANNEL 81

AVOD CHANNEL 84

Including...

Including...

Handbags & Gladrags Rob Stewart You’ve Lost That Lovin’ Feeling Righteous Brothers

Girls Just Want To Have Fun Cyndi Lauper I Just Want To Be Your Everything Andy Gibb Let’s Stay Together Al Green

HINDI RHYTHMS

NASYID

INSEAT CHANNEL 14

Including...

AVOD CHANNEL 87 OVERHEAD CHANNEL 10

Including...

Baarish Mohammed Irfan Aaj Phir Arijit Singh, Samira Koppikar Chittiyaan Kalaiyaan Meet Bros Anjjan feat Kanika Kappor Manwa Laage Shreya Ghoshal, Arijit Singh

Cuba Renungkan Syifa feat Hijjaz Tiada Tuhan Selain Allah Dato’ M Daud Kilau Tawakallah Brothers Dhuha Sahrul Gunawan Ya Rasulullah Salamun’alaik Kyrel Al-Gayauwi Pergi Tak Kembali Rabbani

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Including...

Woo Ri Sa Rang Ha Ji Ma Ra Yo BigBang Jo Eun Gi Eok SG Wannabe I Feel You Wonder Girls Yey Beast Beautiful Liar Vixx LR

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Pie Eye’s Blues Duke Ellington Ray’s Collard Greens Steve Turre I Want To Talk About You Mary Stallings Evidence Soulive My Shining Hour Roy Hargrove

Asmaul Husna Amy Search & Yasin Sulaiman

Kiss Me 1Tym

I Can’t Get Started Hendrik Meurkens

Salam Lah Ahmad

Looby Loo Ben

Kun Anta Humood Alkhudher

Love Me Do Jang Jae In

What A Difference A Day Makes Etta James

Bukti Cintaku Hafiz Hamidun

Bi Ga Nae Ryeo Wa Zia, Lee Hyun

Chaar Kadam Shaan, Shreya Ghoshal

Sawan Aaya Hai Arijit Singh

HOSTED BY ELLEN HAN

Ni Ga Bo Yeo Shin Yong Jae

Mikraj Cinta Dato Siti Nurhaliza

Kabira Tochi Raina, Rekha Bhardwaj

HOSTED BY BRAD POWER

Uncle James Christian McBride & Inside Straight

Galliyan Angkit Tiwari

Banjaara Mohd. Irfan

AVOD CHANNEL 80

BY2

The Count Is In The House Charles Earland Through The Fire Courtney Pine

Sri Mersing Zainab Mohd Aku Hanya Pendatang Francisca Peter Kali Terakhir Ku Lihat Wajah Mu Uji Rashid Mawarku 2 By 2 & Siti Nurhaliza Kasih Berubah Flybaits Jangan Ada Dusta Di Antara Kita Broery & Dewi Yull Teringin Shima Jika Kau Bercinta Lagi Alleycats Oh Salamah A Ramlee & Maria Bachok Masihkah Kau Ingat Kopratasa Ku Pendam Sebuah Duka Khadijah Ibrahim

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GAMES

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

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

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

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

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

LEISURE

PUZZLE

SPORT

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

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

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

BOARD

ARCADE

KIDS

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

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

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

Holy Quran

Berlitz® Word Traveler

b-wise™

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

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

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

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

A380 and B777 only

Soundview Executive Book Summaries A380 and B777 only

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

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QUICK GUIDES

B738 VIDEO

PORTABLE MEDIA PLAYER

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

The individual media player with high resolution 8� screen is available to all passengers in Business Class on our B738 leased aircraft

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

FROM MALAYSIA Hollywood Favourites / International I Am Somebody M, E+

Television The King Of The Pahang River E The Amazing World Of Automobiles E

TO MALAYSIA

12 Years A Slave

Hollywood Favourites / International A Country Christmas E, C+ Television Destination Guides: New Zealand

MOVIES

TV

Latest Movies

Comedy

The Hobbit: The Battle Of The Five Armies E, F, G

Tech Head E E

The Middle

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

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

Malay Mamak Cupcake ML

Korean Fashion King K, E+

Chinese Kung Fu Jungle M, C+, E+

The Middle E

Drama Forever E

Lifestyle Tough Trains: Vietnam E

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

Science & Technology Powering The Future E

History Bermuda Triangle Exposed E

Malay Dapur Chef Ammar ML

Hindi Kick H, E+

Languages

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

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

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INSTRUCTIONS

HANDSETS Business Class B777

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

Economy Class & Inseat Video

1

All passengers B738 & A333

Economy Class A380

First & Business Class A380

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On reverse

1. Control Paddle*

1. 控制板*

1. 上下左右ボタン*

2. Window Display

2. 顯示視窗

2. ウィンドウ表示

3. Mode

3. 模式

3. モード

4. Reading Light ON/OFF

4. 閱讀燈 ON/OFF

4. 読書用ライトON/OFF

5. Channel UP/DOWN

5. 頻道 UP/DOWN

5. チャンネルUP/DOWN

6. Volume UP/Down

6. 音量 UP/DOWN

6. 音声ボリュームUP/DOWN

7. Brightness UP/DOWN

7. 亮度 UP/DOWN

7. 明るさUP/DOWN

8. Button Disabled

8. 呼叫乘務員/取消

8. 乗務員呼び出し/取消

9. Select/Start*

9. 選擇/開始*

9. 選択/スタート*

10. Enter*

10. 確認*

10. 入力*

11. Game Controls*

11. 遊戲控制*

11. ゲームコントロール*

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

12.

12.

13. Back button - To go to previous screen.

13.

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

14.

13.

14.

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

15.

16.

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

15.

17.

16.

* Not on the Inseat System 17.

YOUR SYSTEM

Control at your fingertips

指尖操控

手軽な操作

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

適用於使用影音點播系統的乘客。 請查閱第76頁瞭解您所適用的系統。

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

歡迎

ようこそ

Welcome

請在“歡迎”頁面選擇您的語言-英語或 馬來語。

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

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

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

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主菜單 點擊“選擇/開始”鍵或“確認”鍵在功能表 上進行選擇 。

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

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YOUR SYSTEM

Accessing your handset

Accessing your screen in Business Class

Laptop power point

1.

Press to release the handset.

2.

Press to stow the handset.

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

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

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

取得手持控制器

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

手提電腦電源插座

1. 按下以釋放手持控制器。

取得金色俱樂部艙位顯示幕

2. 按下以放回手持控制器。

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

3. 復位鍵-若連接線拉出過長，可按壓此鍵使其復位。

リモコンの使用法

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

1. リモコンを取り出すには本体全体を押してください。

ゴールデンクラブクラスの画面スクリ ーンの使用法

2. リモコンを収納するには本体全 体を押して入れてくださ い。

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

3. コードが長すぎる場合はリセットボタンを押してください。

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

YOUR TOUCH SCREEN B738/A333 To make a selection, simply touch your chosen item on the seatback screen in front of you.

Welcome to your inflight entertainment!

Simply touch or select the Start button to get started.

A

B

C

D

E

F

A – Back Displays the previous screen.

B – Home Displays the Main Menu screen.

The footer Quick links to the most useful screens.

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C – Tools Launches the Tools Menu pop-up.

D – Help Launches the Help Menu pop-up.

E – QuickNav Launches the QuickNav Menu pop-up.

F – Flight information Displays flight-related information.

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CHAMPAGNE LAND

PHOTO LC LEONG-ALSAGOFF

The village of Le Mesnil-sur-Oger in the heart of C么te des Blancs in the Champagne-Ardenne region of north-eastern France is planted completely with Chardonnay. Its 100-million-year-old terroir yields Grand Cru-rated grapes that produce some of the best champagnes in the world, including Le Roi Soleil. Each year on 22 January, villagers gather in traditional costumes to honour Saint Vincent, the patron saint of the vignerons or the men and women who work in the vineyards.

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