Going Places January 2018

JANUARY 2018

Brand new year, brand new look and feel!

Japan’s picturesque region of Chubu ■ MY Guide to Kuala Lumpur ■ Liberty of London ■ Chongqing

Interview with Mark Raine of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia ■ Chef Tor Aik Chua ■ KL’s green guardians

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Contents EXPLORE | Chubu, Japan 38

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Go to the heart of Japan for hidden gems

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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THE MAIL ROOM

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THREE TO WATCH

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TRAVEL CONCIERGE | SEE

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TRAVEL CONCIERGE | DINE

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TRAVEL CONCIERGE | STAY

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TRAVEL CONCIERGE | ART

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WINDOW OR AISLE

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GLOBAL CITIZENS

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IN PROFILE

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Our exclusive digital content

Our in-flight movie recommendations Events taking place this month

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Kuala Lumpur is Asia’s new capital of cool

What’s trending in the world of dining Hospitality news and options

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CONTENTS

PHOTOBOOK 48 Chongqing, China

FASHION + ACCESSORIES 72 The globetrotter’s styling guide

Tea takes the limelight

EXPLORE | Liberty of London 44 London iconic retail emporium catapults in style

Features EXPLORE | Forest Fixers

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CHEF’S CUT

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WARISAN

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THE CURE

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SEEN + HEARD

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Eco-warriors fix Kuala Lumpur’s green lung Tor Aik Chua

Lotions, potions, spas, and more Your in-flight entertainment guide Events in Malaysia and around the world

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Perayaan Ponggal mendukung kesyukuran penganut Hindu-Tamil terhadap limpahan rahmat

MALAYSIAN ICON 68 Dato’ Sudirman Haji Arshad

Inside Malaysia Airlines NEWS

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FLEET

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SAFETY + SERVICE INFO 79 WHERE WE FLY

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ENRICH QUICK GUIDE

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GIZMOS + GADGETS 70

Coolest gadgets to have

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Inspiring Reads Sometimes all one needs to fuel the wanderlust is a good travel book. Be inspired by tales of adventurous souls as they venture out of their comfort zone and into the unknown. A woman finds love on the road while recovering from a difficult divorce, a writer jots down his encounters on a train from Europe to Asia, and a journalist explores the deep, dense jungles of the Guianas.

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10 Must-Try Malaysian Kuih As colourful as its people, Malaysian kuih (sweet or savoury local desserts) come in various shapes, sizes and flavours, and are commonly found all over the country in coffee shops, street stalls or restaurants. We identify some of the must-tries among these delectable bite-sized treats that any discerning foodie will not want to miss.

Caves Of Wonder Ipoh in the Malaysian state of Perak is home to scenic limestone hills and caves, some of which have been used as tranquil places of worship and meditation as far back as a century. Explore five of our top picks and marvel at the ingenuity of manmade temples within awe-inspiring chambers and natural formations.

Surf our website for exciting travel and lifestyle ideas, reviews of the best hotels, dining establishments and much, much more.

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these pages, you will also continue to find articles from the world of dining, fashion and the arts.

Our Senior Writer Eris Choo kicks off the refreshed issue with an essay on finding gems hidden deep in the heart of Japan. As clichéd as it may sound, Chubu, straddling the regions of Kansai and Kanto, is where you will find the most authentic of Japanese experiences. The historic villages of Shirakawa-go and Gokayama with their steeply pitched thatched roof houses are outstanding examples of how people have adapted their traditional way of life to their economic and social circumstances. Next, Joanna Abishegam-David writes about the iconic Liberty department store in London. Founded in 1875 by Arthur Lasenby Liberty, the retailer of luxury goods attracts shoppers from around the world.

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In our giving back to the community section, a group of eco-warriors have been quietly maintaining one of the most popular green lungs in Kuala Lumpur in their free time. Bukit Kiara is an immensely popular park among hikers, runners and bikers attracted to Its network of trails which spans 30 kilometres in a pristine jungle. Fallen trees, mud and other issues that render the trails unpassable do not get fixed on their own. Thankfully, they have their own guardian angels in TRAKS of Malaysia, a special set of environmentalists who want to keep it as natural as possible. TRAKS welcomes volunteers, with or without their own cangkuls.

Julie Goh Editor

The beginning of a new year is a time for newness and clean slates; a time to seize the opportunity to do things differently and hopefully, with a little more purpose. So in the spirit of the new year, I warmly welcome you to the refreshed edition of Going Places.

In the past few months, the team has worked hard to come up with a design and content strategy for the magazine that would be reinvigorating but not wholly unfamiliar. The magazine’s essence has not changed. The core of the Going Places brand remains that of inspiring travel and our main stories will reflect that. We will continue to feature inspirational Malaysians and organisations that have made a difference to the country and her people through their work. Within

In other essays, we speak to the people who are passionate about the art of drinking tea. For them, to fully appreciate tea is to pay attention to its joys. It is a ritual not meant to be rushed through but one that allows the person to savour the colour, the fragrance and the flavour of the tea. The next time you pour yourself a cup of tea, take a moment to engage your senses to these feelings. Finally, the Tamils of Hindu faith will celebrate the rice harvest festival of Ponggal on 14 January. If you’re up in Penang, Little India will be a hive of activity where the entrances of homes and businesses will be decorated with sugar canes, bananas, mango leaves and turmeric leaves to symbolise sweet and bountiful blessings.

In this issue, these stories and more will chart the next phase of our editorial journey. We hope you like the new way our stories are presented. In all the pages, we invite you to come with us as we move forward into the new year. Have a great 2018. ■

JANUARY 2018

Brand new year, brand new look and feel!

Japan’s picturesque region of Chubu ■ MY Guide to Kuala Lumpur ■ Liberty of London ■ Chongqing

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Interview with Mark Raine of Mercedes-Benz Malaysia ■ Chef Tor Aik Chua ■ KL’s green guardians

On The Cover The Chubu region of Japan is known for its picturesque mountains and quaint countryside.

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19-year-old Sybil and her husband, Dr AC Kathigasu, on their wedding day at St John's Church (now St John's Cathedral) in Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur. With them is page boy Eric Jeremiah, the son of a family friend

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War Hero Jailed and tortured by occupying Japanese forces, the story of Sybil Kathigasu is one of courage and conviction under extreme circumstances.

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towns that dot the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia. But during the Japanese occupation in the Second World War, it was a key nerve point for the underground resistance.

Sybil Kathigasu, wife, mother, nurse and, later, war hero, moved to Papan just days before Japanese troops marched into Perak’s capital of Ipoh, where she and her husband, Abdon Clement Kathigasu, a doctor, had been operating a clinic.

The couple helped guerrillas hiding in the Malayan jungles just beyond Papan with food, medicine and information, and treated their injuries. The couple kept a shortwave radio concealed, tuning in to forbidden broadcasts.

As food became scarce and inflation soared, Sybil worked to keep her family and friends fed through a combination of relentless effort and resourcefulness. Heeding the call for food security by the Japanese occupiers, she planted vegetables and added a bamboo fence, ostensibly to protect the vegetable plot.

The house the couple lived in became a calling point for injured Malayan People's AntiJapanese Army guerrillas who were treated in secret. The house itself was adapted ingeniously; the tall bamboo fence helped people approach the house unseen from the main street, and a small room at the back was fashioned into an operating theatre.

The couple's efforts put them at risk. The Japanese ruled in a climate of fear and sought information through a network of informants.

Stories about their brutality were also spreading fast.

In 1943, Sybil and her husband were betrayed to the Kempeitai, the military police of the

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Sybil endured spells in solitary confinement, was forced to watch her husband being beaten, and in one particularly low point, her daughter Dawn was the pawn in a Japanese official's sadistic game of mental torture.

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Japanese Imperial army. First her husband and later Sybil were arrested, accused of treason for collaborating with anti-Japanese guerrillas, a crime punishable by death.

In the months that followed, they suffered barbaric torture as their interrogators sought to extract information from them. In her unfinished autobiography, No Dram of Mercy, written after the end of the war, Sybil talks about her torture.

“They seemed desirous of battering the truth out of my body. Each unsatisfactory answer I gave – and they were all unsatisfactory – was followed by a dose of intense physical pain, administered in varying quantities and many different forms,” she writes.

“They would run needles into my fingertips below the nail, while my hands were held firmly, flat on the table; they heated iron bars on a charcoal brazier and applied them to my legs and back; they ran a stick between the second and third fingers of both my hands, squeezing my fingers together and holding them firmly in the air while two men hung from the ends of the cane, making a see-saw of my hands and tearing the flesh between my fingers," she continues.

Sybil endured spells in solitary confinement, was forced to watch her husband being beaten, and in one particularly low point, her daughter Dawn was the pawn in a Japanese official's sadistic game of mental torture. He threatened to lower the sevenyear-old whom he had suspended from a tree into a fire below to make Sybil talk.

Mother and daughter were saved by the intervention of another officer.

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TODAY, PAPAN IN THE NORTHERN STATE OF PERAK looks very much like the small

The Japanese found Sybil guilty of treason and sentenced her to life imprisonment, but by then the war was already nearing its end.

In poor health, Sybil was freed in August 1945 and was later brought to Britain for treatment.

While there, she underwent numerous treatments but she never fully recovered. She succumbed to complications from the injuries she sustained on 12 June 1948.

Sybil, born Sybil Daly on 3 September 1899 to an Irish-European planter and a FrenchEurasian midwife in Medan on the island of Sumatra in today's Indonesia, was awarded the George Medal, the highest British honour for bravery, in 1947.

Apa Dosaku: The Sybil Kathigasu Story is showing onboard. Check your in-flight entertainment system for channel information.

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I have been flying Malaysia Airlines for many years now.

Numerous articles have been written. Many did make an impression and became useful information to be shared among friends and family.

Your September 2017 edition is going to be one of the most memorable copies that I have read. The article ‘War Hero’ caught my attention. We celebrated Independence Day on 31 August and Malaysia Day on 16 September. Being a Malaysian, I celebrated it as an additional holiday, a break from the hectic work schedule, to be spent with family and friends. Never have I felt patriotic nor thankful for what I was given, being born in the 1980s. As a nation, we focus on creating a harmonious and prosperous society but how many of us really understand the meaning of patriotism? I have read much, watched enough and listened to countless experiences about wars, heroes and the bad guys. But this article proved something different. It makes my heart squeak like a little mouse feeling helplessly trapped. I cannot imagine what Sybil Kathigasu must have endured during the war, mentally and physically.

All that for the future in which we now live in. The article has brought out the patriot in me, awakening me to never take our Independence Day as just another holiday. This story will be shared with my children and I will educate them on the real meaning of our Independence Day. Thank you for the wonderful article.

LOW WEI LEON, Selangor, Malaysia

Logo wau di sayap kapal dengan warna merah biru menjadi simbol kebanggaan dan kesatuan rakyat Malaysia berdekad lamanya. Tempat duduk berdekatan dengan sayap sentiasa menjadi pilihan supaya jelas logo wau terbang bersekali dengan jiwa ini sebagai rakyat Malaysia. Wau bulan menceritakan pelbagai kisah rakyat yang dipegang turun temurun dan melambangkan uniknya budaya Malaysia. Logo wau itu juga sentiasa mengingatkan saya bahawa “Aku adalah Anak Malaysia dan Aku Berkhidmat untuk Negara tercinta”. Saya berbangga dapat sentiasa terbang bersama. NEGARAKU! Malaysia!

FATIN SHAZWANI MD JOHARI, Selangor, Malaysia

This magazine never fails to keep me abreast of the latest promotions on food, accommodation and the latest gadgets although I am always on the go. Thanks to the Editor for interviewing several corporate personalities on what it means to celebrate Malaysia Day in your September 2017 issue. And what a great effort to mention Raja Singham of Brickfields Asia College (‘Making Education Accessible’), who has invested in making education accessible freely for all via Edunation. Indeed, this is good news to be shared especially for the underprivileged students as we celebrate Malaysia Day because education is for everyone regardless of race and religion.

PEK SIONG YONG, Selangor, Malaysia

It was refreshing to read about the rising trend of the sharing economy in the September 2017 issue articles ‘Come Together’ and ‘Grabbing for Success’. As we live in a world with finite resources, it only makes sense that resources are shared. Instead of buying my own car, I can use ride-sharing to utilise cars that would have been idle, taking up precious parking space. Instead of building more hotels, we can use rooms that would have been left empty for the occasional relative or friend who stays over. The shared workspace concept is catching up in Malaysia, optimising office space and resources required to run it. In some places, there are also “libraries of things” where people can rent or borrow things instead of buying and keeping them in storage. Thank you for bringing our attention to the sharing economy and hopefully encourage more people to participate in it.

CONNIE LIEW, Sabah, Malaysia

“Lesson learnt. What’s next?” uttered my ex-superior who never gives up. Kam Raslan, in his article ‘Lord of the Ringtones’, learnt a valuable lesson through his epic journey when he lost his precious: a brand new, high-end phone. Reflecting on his life-changing experience, I believe that all of us should not abandon but continue to learn from our invaluable experiences that have enriched us as a united Malaysia for a greater Malaysia. Truly, this is in line with Going Places’ September 2017 issue celebrating Malaysia Day on 16 September by presenting intriguing and captivating true-to-life inspiring stories of Malaysian individuals who have gained important lessons by overcoming their respective challenges in business or in areas of personal expertise.

NEGARAKU, SEHATI, SEJIWA. HISHAM HJ. RAHMAT, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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As an Enrich frequent flyer member, it has always been my priority to fly Malaysia Airlines whenever possible. Collecting Enrich points is a huge motivation for me, not to mention the relatively high level of service quality that the airline offers. However, one of my usual gripes was how cumbersome it is to book a flight through the website compared with other airlines’ websites. The site is simply not user-friendly. I also find that the Enrich redemption system was severely defeating its purpose when most of the time, buying promo price tickets outright from the website is much cheaper than redeeming the points. So, imagine my delight when I discovered the revamped Malaysia Airlines website and Enrich redemption system. Now the website is a lot more user-friendly and does not require the user to key in too many details when making a booking, while the Enrich redemption system now makes much more sense as you can see that it correlates with the actual airfares that are being offered at the time. Definitely a TWO THUMBS UP from me!

SHAHRUL EZANEE, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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three to watch Our pick of movies to watch in-flight this month

Goodbye Christopher Robin

Domhnall Gleeson, Margot Robbie, Kelly Macdonald PG / 106 mins /Biography, Family, History / E, F, J, G, C+

After leaving London for the English countryside, writer A.A. Milne starts to spin fanciful yarns about his son’s growing collection of stuffed animals. These stories form the basis for Winnie-the-Pooh and The House at Pooh Corner, published in 1926 and 1928 respectively. Milne and his family soon become swept up in the instant success of the books, while the enchanting tales bring hope and comfort to the rest of post-war England.

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Battle Of Sexes

Emma Stone, Steve Carell, Andrea Riseborough PG-13 / 121 mins / Biography, Comedy, Drama / E, F, G, J, C+

The 1973 tennis match between Billie Jean King and Bobby Riggs became the most watched televised sports event of all time.

Trapped in the media glare, King and Riggs were on opposite sides of a binary argument, but off-court each was fighting more personal and complex battles. With her husband urging her to fight for equal pay, the private King was also struggling to come to terms with her own sexuality, while Riggs gambled his legacy and reputation in a bid to relive the glories of his past.

Dangal

Aamir Khan, Sakshi Tanwar, Fatima Sana Shaikh NR / 155 mins / Hindi / Action, Biography, Drama / H, E+

This is a biopic of former wrestler Mahavir Singh Phogat, who trains his young daughters Geeta and Babita to follow in his footsteps to become world-class grapplers. However, the road to glory is filled with pain and hard slog as the trio faces societal oppression. With perseverance and grit, Geeta becomes India’s first female wrestler to win at the 2010 Commonwealth Games, clinching the Gold medal in the 55 kilogramme category, while Babita won Silver in the 51 kilogramme category.

For more in-flight entertainment selections, please see pages 88–93 of our Going Places Entertainment Guide

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

Global Phenomenon Catch one of the world’s most acclaimed theatre productions as Cats: The Musical makes its way to Hong Kong. The revival of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical remains as fresh and as exciting as ever, 36 years after it first debuted on London’s West End. Based on T.S. Eliot’s Old Possum’s Book of Practical Cats, the story tells of the Jellicle tribe of Cats, who come together one night to decide which of them will ascend to the Heaviside Layer and a new life. A magnificent score, extraordinary choreography, an innovative junkyard set and a talented cast of characters in colourful, mischievous costumes all come together to create a brilliant song and dance spectacle not to be missed.

When: 6 January – 11 February | Where: The Hong Kong Academy For Performing Arts, Hong Kong catsthemusical.com

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Celebration Of Life The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra pays tribute to the late awardwinning composer Leonard Bernstein on his centennial anniversary with a stellar line-up of performances throughout the month.

Bernstein's Best of Broadway on 6 and 7 January sees conductor Teddy Abrams and New York-based singer Morgan James recreating timeless music from productions such as West Side Story, Peter Pan and Candide. The tribute continues with Bernstein at 100 on 12 and 13 January, celebrating his popular compositions like Divertimento for Orchestra and Symphony No. 2 ‘The Age of Anxiety’, with Eiji Oue conducting and Conrad Tao on piano.

When: 6-7, 12-13 January Where: Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia mpo.com.my

Summer Sensation The annual Sydney Festival returns to transform the city with the best of theatre, dance, circus, visual art and music. Featuring over 136 events and 700 performances in venues across the city, highlights include Aquasonic, an ethereal underwater concert performed by musicians while submerged in aquariums, as well as Circus Oz’s latest show, Model Citizens. Discover art installations such as Jurassic Plastic, an expansive plastic toy landscape with towering toy dinosaurs, and Four Thousand Fish, a showcase of a giant canoe with thousands of fish made of ice. Other interesting attractions include the world’s first Karaoke Carousel, as well as Glitterbox, where visitors can dance in a giant colourful cube pulsating with glitter.

When: 6 – 28 January | Where: Throughout Sydney, Australia sydneyfestival.org.au

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Shakespeare Reimagined Sailing The Tropics The heat is on at the 16th Royal Langkawi International Regatta, which returns to the beautiful island of Langkawi this month. Catch the exciting race amid a stunning backdrop of rolling green hills and the azure waters of the Andaman Sea. Veterans and newcomers alike will test their skill and mettle against changing weather and sea conditions as they battle it out for the prestigious Prime Minister’s Challenge Trophy.

Take a classic written by one of the greatest English playwrights of all time and re-tell it through an 800-year-old Asian art form and you get the Mak Yong Titis Sakti, a traditional spin on the Shakespearean romantic comedy A Midsummer Night’s Dream. The story chronicles the tale of a love triangle gone wrong, told in the form of mak yong, a Malay performing art from the northeastern Kelantan state that features singing, dancing and drama accompanied by traditional instruments. The play is conducted in the national language of Bahasa Malaysia.

When: 8 – 13 January | Where: Langkawi, Malaysia

When: 27 January – 4 February Where: Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre, Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia

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Elevating KL’s Culinary Scene We all crave dining experiences that engage, delight and surprise.

Who better to create an unforgettable dining destination than the team behind award-winning Troika Sky Dining restaurants?

Perched in a duplex loft atop a chic boutique hotel with sweeping city views, Mr Chew’s Chinos Latino Bar – the brainchild of Eddie Chew and Christian Bauer – became the talk of the town when it opened in Kuala Lumpur’s buzzy Bukit Bintang enclave. Capturing Eddie’s passion for globetrotting and Asian roots, the menu takes the concept of shared plate dining to a new level by paying homage to his family recipes while incorporating South American nuances.

In the skillful hands of Executive Chef James Thong and Chef Ivan Ong, ordinary appetisers, salads, buns, dumplings, fried snacks and entrees are re-interpreted into innovative creations that will keep the dining table abuzz: think pan-seared barramundi in a laksa-inspired broth and a taco-sushi roll hybrid with tempurabattered nori sheets. There’s even char siew made from catfish.

Following its runaway success since opening in May, Mr Chew’s recently introduced a bento box-inspired lunch menu (RM45++, add RM15+ for dessert)

which rotates frequently so that guests can try something new with each visit.

Don’t miss the city’s only dessert bar, where you can enjoy a six-course dessert degustation menu with either tea (RM60++) or alcohol (RM95++) pairing.

For those with healthy appetites, we highly recommend the Sunday brunch, a sumptuous tasting menu that allows you to sample over 20 dishes for only RM140++.

As you sip signature cocktails on the luxe retro armchairs, relaxing to the sounds of Latino music, while your eyes drink in the wealth of whimsical details such as the arresting wall mural of Empress Dowager Cixi that towers over the bar, you’ll realise that everything is meticulously pulled together to embody the avant-garde spirit of Mr Chew’s.

No doubt about it, Mr Chew’s understands a quintessential dining experience is a feast for the senses. ■

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Restaurant Openings, News+Reviews

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Comfort In A Bowl Comforting rice bowls and brunch meals await at the newly opened Food by Fat Cat in Sunway Geo in Subang Jaya. This café is located within Jaya Grocer, offering diners Asian-inspired dishes such as the signature Fattie BomBom, a rice bowl topped with chicken karaage, ebiko sauce, sautéed mushrooms and an onsen egg, or the Fat Cat Fries, a bowl of fries topped with minced meat, gochujang (red chilli paste) and cheese.

Brunch fans will also be pleased with the all-day breakfast offerings of buttermilk waffles served with turkey ham, cheese and egg, or The Fattie Breakie, a fry-up comprising eggs, crispy turkey ham, edamame beans, sautéed mushrooms, baked beans and freshly toasted bread. facebook.com/fatcatmy

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Eating Together The latest addition to the slew of eateries at Kuala Lumpur’s Solaris Dutamas is Deuce, a casual modern European restaurant and bar.

Offering sizeable platters meant for sharing, the space is warm and inviting, with an open kitchen, a wine cellar and an alfresco dining area overlooking the lively nightlife strip. Its open bar is equally appetising, holding a selection of hand-crafted cocktails such as the Bungarosa, Smoky Mendoza and more than 40 labels of wine that make for perfect pairings for every plate. Try the Octopus with Pickled Beetroot and Saffron Aioli, Duck Breast with Salted Duck Egg Crumble, or the Pan-Seared Snapper a la Tippling Club, which pays homage to the restaurant of the same name in Singapore.

Wine enthusiasts have a new reason to visit The Point in Damansara Heights, Kuala Lumpur, which renovated its second floor in mid-2017 from a casual lounge into a fully stocked wine bar. It now carries over 350 labels of wine (and counting), including a selection of French vintage wines – some dating back to 1934 – deemed good enough to be given Wine Spectator’s Award of Excellence. Highlights include 1980s vintages from Chateau Guillot, Chateau Giscours, and Chateau Latour. The bar also hosts monthly wine tasting events, so check their Facebook page for updates.

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Pecking Paradise Penang’s reputation as a food haven continues to grow with the opening of Swallow @ The Saw Emporium, a pop-up dining project housed in a former saw mill in Gat Lebuh Macallum, George Town, Penang. The concept was devised by the Steamship Merchants in partnership with Tharin Tan, the fourth-generation owner of the saw mill, and brings together several well-known food and beverage outlets under one roof. Running until March 2018, outlets include Singapore’s Teppei Syokudo, modern Thai restaurant Soi 55, barbecue restaurant Embers and craft beer merchants Taps Beer Bar.

Cocoa Rush Malaysian artisanal chocolate brand Cocoraw has opened a pop-up retail store, Cocodash, in Bangsar’s Cziplee bookstore. Chocolate lovers can indulge in Nama-style chocolate truffles that range from the familiar milk and dark chocolates to those infused with local flavours like Salted Gula Melaka, Ipoh White Coffee, and Teh Tarik.

Those looking for something with a little kick will be more than happy with the Gin and Limau Nipis (made with gin and lime) and The AA (made with rum). Better yet, come here on the weekend to enjoy the excellent panna cotta and house-made hot chocolate. facebook.com/cocodashmy

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Historical Stay Be transported back in time at The Capella Shanghai, Jian Ye Li, an iconic heritage property turned ultra-luxury hotel nestled in the city’s historical French Concession district. Oozing 20th-century romanticism and charm, the estate is one of the last remaining stone gate residential neighbourhoods in Shanghai. Fifty-five individual villas blend traditional Chinese elements with French flair, combining luxurious silk wallpaper balanced against French-style furniture such as wrought iron and metal-legged tables. Lounge in the grand and opulent salon-style lobby with its high ceilings and art-deco-style mirrors, or walk across the courtyard to enjoy a world-class meal at Le Comptoir de Pierre Gagnaire restaurant by renowned chef Pierre Gagnaire. capellahotels.com/shanghai

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NEW ZEALAND

All In One

Urban Living

Tailored for business travellers, Sheraton Petaling Jaya offers a convenient place for stays, meetings and functions within the burgeoning business district of Petaling Jaya. There are 253 rooms and suites to retire to for the night, complete with LCD TV and a spacious bathroom stocked with premium Le Grand Bain bath products. Indulge in the finest Cuban cigars from a walk-in humidor at Chime Cigar Lounge before heading up to Sala Bar on the 33rd floor, which offers panoramic views of the city’s skyline. Alternatively, end a busy day filled with business appointments with a workout session at the fitness centre, or enjoy a refreshing dip at the rooftop infinity pool.

Centrally located within Auckland’s iconic Metropolis building, AVANI Metropolis Auckland Residences offers an upscale hotel experience in a private setting that is well suited for both business and leisure travellers. The stylish city retreat features 65 contemporary one and two-bedroom units, each with a well-equipped kitchen, lounge and dining room, laundry facilities and complimentary Wi-Fi. Recharge and relax at facilities such as a 22-metre heated indoor swimming pool and Jacuzzi, sauna and fitness centre. Guests will also have access to AVANI’s signature Forget Me Not amenities, designed to take the stress out of leaving essentials behind, be it yoga mats, hair straighteners, international power adaptors or sewing kits.

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Treasured Getaway

CAMBODIA

Tranquil Escape

Unforgettable experiences await at Ritz Carlton Koh Samui, nestled on the eastern coast of Thailand amid breathtaking tropical charms and pristine natural beauty. Paying homage to the area’s past as a former coconut plantation, the resort features contemporary architecture and natural materials in its 175 suites and pool villas, overlooking turquoise waters and tranquil beachfronts. Join a range of curated activities, such as Muay Thai classes with trained instructors at the gym, as well as cooking classes to unlock the secrets of Southern Thai cooking. On selected days, the resort hosts Baan Talat, an outdoor food market with street food stalls, cultural dances and crafts. Not to be missed is a dip at the temperate Swim Reef teeming with more than 50 species of fish, where guests can enjoy snorkelling and fish-feeding.

Set amid lush tropical gardens, the Sokha Siem Resort & Convention Centre and Sokha Palace Siem Reap Hotel bring luxury and international hospitality to the historic capital of Siem Reap. As Cambodia’s largest luxury resort, the two properties collectively offer an impressive 1,242 rooms, suites and villas that feature beautiful Cambodian architecture, paired with modern comforts such as large TVs, electronic safes and spacious bathtubs. Be spoilt for choice with sumptuous cuisines at the resort’s nine F&B outlets. For events, there is the well-equipped convention centre and a 2,190-square-metre grand ballroom. A complete suite of facilities at guests’ disposal includes a business centre, fitness centre and spa, in-house clinic, foreign exchange counter and more.

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ADAM PYETT, VANITAS MOTORHEAD, 2014. OIL ON LINEN. COURTESY THE ARTIST AND SOPHIE GANNON GALLERY, MELBOURNE

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Dead Obsessed ‘Romancing the Skull’ at the Art Gallery of Ballarat in Victoria, Australia explores humankind’s obsession with the symbol of the skull with works from as early as 1493 to the present day. The exhibition looks at how it has been used to represent our own mortality, piracy, rebellion, and political and social issues.

It also looks at how festivals such as Mexico’s Dia de Muertos (Day of the Dead) have embedded the symbol into popular culture.

When: Until 28 January 2018 Where: Art Gallery of Ballarat, Victoria, Australia artgalleryofballarat.com.au

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Portrait Of America

Mind Over Matter

This month, Berlin’s Buchmann Galerie presents a collection of two bodies of photographic work by Joel Sternfeld – ‘Stranger Passing’ and ‘To Joseph Palmer’. The former series of images comprises individual portraits taken between 1985 and 2001 in America, depicting people from different walks of life going about their dayto-day business. The latter is a selection of imagery dedicated to people with beards. Joseph Palmer was a 19th-century New England farmer who grew a long beard during a time when beards were socially unacceptable, and his choice caused him to spend 15 months in prison. Together, these collective images of individuals help to describe larger aspects of American society.

The National Gallery of Victoria in Melbourne, Australia hosts the Australian premiere of ‘Ensemble 2013’, created by Australian-born, Paris-based artist Mel O’Callaghan. ‘Ensemble 2013’ comprises a two-screen video installation in which the human body is tested to its limits. The short video is projected onto a 20-metre space across the two screens, with one depicting a single man and the other featuring his opponents who keep him at a distance using a powerful fire hose. As the man slowly begins to walk toward his opponents, the installation serves as a symbol for resilience in the face of violence.

When: Until 3 February 2018 Where: Buchmann Galerie, Berlin, Germany

When: Until 12 March 2018 Where: The National Gallery of Victoria, Melbourne, Australia

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Home Is Where The Heart Is

Faith & Identity

Singaporean photographer Sean Lee presents ‘Two People’ at The Arts House. His images explore the relationship between his parents.

These intimate frames of everyday life in the Lee household capture moments of love, dependency, compromise and sacrifice. Each image encourages the onlooker to contemplate the complexity of family relationships and what it means to love.

Catch Victor Ehikhamenor’s impressive solo exhibition at the Tyburn Gallery in London this month. ‘In The Kingdom of This World’ sees Ehikhamenor expand on his work from the Nigerian Pavilion at the 2017 Venice Biennale. Using various mediums, he explores the interactions between religions in the Edo State, formerly the seat of the Benin Empire, using symbolic imagery from both Catholicism and traditional Edo religion.

When: Until 24 January 2018 Where: The Arts House, Singapore

When: Until 20 January 2018 Where: Tyburn Gallery, London, England

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A long-lost Leonardo da Vinci painting was recently sold at auction for the recordbreaking price of USD450 million. To my untrained eye, it doesn’t look like it was painted by Leonardo da Vinci because it lacks his otherworldly subtlety but if it was actually painted by the great Renaissance master, then it really wasn’t one of his best. It looks like something he did quickly to give to his landlord to cover three months’ unpaid rent or maybe he did it in his art class at school. But let’s say, for argument’s sake, that the world’s foremost art experts know more about these things than I do (it’s possible) and that it really is a long-lost Leonardo da Vinci, then USD450 million is not a bad price considering that it was bought for USD10,000 at an estate sale in New Orleans as recently as 2005.

I can’t help thinking about the people who sold the painting for USD10,000 because I bet they are feeling very, very unhappy right now. It got me thinking, do I have anything lying around the house that might be worth something? I’m fairly certain I don’t have a long-lost Leonardo da Vinci but do I have something that has somehow gained in value despite years of use? You know, like a 2010 Honda Civic.

Several years ago my mother finally wanted to sell her grand piano and I thought, we were going to be rich! I immediately started looking for my dream home in Tuscany, nothing fancy, just a palace overlooking Florence. But then I looked on eBay and found that the same pianos were being sold for GBP50. Old grand pianos for a mere GBP50? And the seller had to arrange delivery! Obviously I had to forget about my dream home in Tuscany, again.

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Recently I was idly reading a book about funk music and I saw that a record by an obscure 1980s band from Washington DC called Trouble Funk was now considered to be a very rare collector’s item. I had that album! Back in the 1980s I had decided that I was going to be a funk music legend like Prince because I, too, am very “ghetto” (Bangsar is a ghetto, isn’t it?). So I put away all my Kajagoogoo and Flock of Seagulls albums and started studying James Brown instead and when I heard some music by Trouble Funk, I thought it sounded absolutely terrific. So I rushed out to buy their album. And then I rushed back home and listened to it intently and I thought “meh” and I never listened to it again.

But the Trouble Funk album was now a collector’s item. I had it and it was in pristine condition. I’m going to be rich, I thought to myself as I started looking for my Tuscan dream home. For months and months I had to wait impatiently but eventually I made a trip to London and I immediately went to a second-hand record shop. I didn’t want the owner to know that I had a copy of Trouble Funk’s classic double-album In Times of Trouble, so I casually asked him if he had it.

“That’s a collector’s item,” he said, impressed by my knowledge. So I casually asked him how much it’s worth. GBP15. A mere GBP15 for a collector’s item? GBP15 for an album that one reviewer on Amazon.com called, “This CD was defective because there was no music on the CD!!!” And yet he still gave it three stars even though there was no music on his CD because it’s that good. You just have to hold it to feel its greatness. The record shop owner was unmoved as I explained all this to him.

“GBP15 is a good price,” he said. “And what’s it got to do with Tuscany?”

I have been told, I’m missing the point.

I might not own anything that would be of any resale value but they are of enormous value to me.

I’ve since given up thinking that my vinyl collection will yield any treasures. Even my Beatles albums would only be worth something if they were first prints from the 1960s and if there was a photo of John Lennon sitting on them. But, I have been told, I’m missing the point. I might not own anything that would be of any resale value but they are of enormous value to me. I wouldn’t part with my Beatles albums for anything in the world because I couldn’t imagine my life without them. Having said that, I’ve got a pristine copy of Trouble Funk’s In Times of Trouble. And if you’ve got a 2010 Honda Civic then we might be able to find a deal. ■

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

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GLOBAL CITIZENS

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Recently back from their tour of Adelaide in Australia, the TV stars share highlights of their trip, and give tips to visitors travelling to their home city of Mumbai.

Mumbai, India

Adelaide, Australia

What do you love most about this city?

One thing about the locals.

Mumbai is home and the people are the best part of the city. It is always so welcoming and that is what visitors and newcomers instantly like about it.

The locals are really very friendly. They seem so full of life and love to tell you more about their city and what to do there.

Where would you take a first-timer to in this city?

What's so great about Adelaide is that it is a compact city with so much to do in and around it. You can either enjoy everything around the CBD – shopping, eating amazing food, walking along the Riverbank, visiting the famous Adelaide Oval, or you could head out to the beach or the hills in just 20 minutes. Even the airport is just 15-20 minutes from the city!

Every first-timer should visit the Gateway of India. This is one of the most historic parts of the city and the monument looks absolutely beautiful at sunrise and sunset. Just opposite the Gateway is the famous Taj Mahal, which is an absolute stunning piece of architecture.

The one experience that everyone must try.

What is the one thing that the first-timer must do in this city?

Definitely take a walk along Marine Drive or what we call the Queen’s Necklace, which is a long boulevard overlooking the Arabian Sea on the south side of the city. Everyone’s favourite thing to do is to grab some chai and roasted corn from one of the street vendors or an ice cream from the famous Bachelorr’s and sit over the ledge on Marine Drive and look out at the sunset over the sea.

Your favourite dish from here, and where might we find it?

Everyone who comes to Mumbai should try the Vada Pav, which is a favourite street food among locals. You can find this on any street in Mumbai, usually made by street vendors. It is also available in most of the local restaurants in the city.

The best thing about the locals.

The locals in Mumbai are very warm and always willing to help you. Even with its massive size you can never feel lost in this city. Someone will come up to you and lend you a helping hand.

Five words that sum up this city.

Vibrant, inviting, fun, sleepless, open-minded.

Where might we find you at 1 am in this city?

Hanging out with our friends and colleagues at a bar or just chilling in front of the TV at home.

Malaysia Airlines flies 10 times weekly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Mumbai (BOM), India

There are so many experiences that one can enjoy in Adelaide.

The RoofClimb experience at Adelaide Oval is definitely one of them. It’s so much fun and you get great views of the grounds and of the city itself. Outside the city, Kangaroo Island is a must visit! It’s a stunning island just 25 minutes by air from Adelaide that will transport you to another world. If you want to see Australian nature and wildlife in their true form, this is the place.

The one local dish everyone must try.

The food is just amazing. There is a great eclectic mix of places to eat all around the city. It’s difficult to pick just one dish.

The best thing you can do here for free.

Go and enjoy the outdoor activities. It is so easy and accessible to head up to the hills for a hike or to the beach to enjoy a swim.

Your favourite memory of this city.

Our favourite memory would have to be when we got to hug a koala and feed the kangaroos at Gorge Wildlife Park in Adelaide Hills. It was one of the best moments of our lives. Another favourite would have to be the tasting of the wine of our birth year at Seppeltsfield Wines. That was something really special!

What was the best piece of souvenir you took home from here?

Loads of memories of all the experiences we’ve had on our holiday. There are so many unforgettable moments.

Name something they have here that you wished you had at home?

Koalas and kangaroos!

Malaysia Airlines flies 4 times weekly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Adelaide (ADL), Australia

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What do you find most refreshing about this city?

MY GUIDE | Kuala Lumpur

Explore # KL The Malaysian city is Asia’s new capital of cool.

Words Ferhat Nazri-Aziz | Illustration Josephine Skapare | Art Direction Euric Liew

Getting Around HOP-ON HOP-OFF To get an idea of what the city has to offer, hop on this free–andeasy tour of KL with over 23 stops covering more than 70 attractions.

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BEAT THE TRAFFIC The all-new MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) is the pride of KL. Ride to discover some of the city’s favourite enclaves, including Damansara Heights for cool independent stores and eateries at Plaza Batai and DC Mall; Bandar Utama for one of KL’s top shopping destinations, One Utama. If you’re a fan of satay (marinated bite-size barbecue skewered meat), head to Kajang to fix that craving.

What To Do THE RIVER OF LIFE KL rivers are getting a new lease of life with the opening of the first phase of the River of Life Project.

Visitors can discover the aesthetic nature of the river while admiring iconic riverfront buildings, including KL’s oldest mosque, Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad. Look out for the Blue Pool, designed to visually transform the rivers into a stunning sensory experience with dancing fountains and beautiful lightings from sundown till late.

CULTURAL IMMERSION The Islamic Arts Museum Malaysia is the largest museum of its kind in Southeast Asia. The museum houses more than ten thousand artifacts as well as an exceptional library of Islamic art books. Look out for the museum’s shop offering a unique selection of Islamic arts and craft from around the world, including items made exclusively by the museum. On the

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other side of town, the National Visual Arts Gallery houses more than 2,000 permanent artworks, and has a rotation of exhibitions featuring Malaysian, Asian and international artists.

SEE KL BY FOOT Designed to give visitors an insight into the country’s colonial past under British rule, KL Heritage Walk is a free guided tour, beginning from the KL City Gallery. The walk takes you through historical spots, including Dataran Merdeka, where Malaysia’s independence was proclaimed, and the Moorishinspired Sultan Abdul Samad building.

BE AT ONE WITH NATURE KLCC Park is a peaceful green oasis in the middle of the city centre, while the Perdana Botanical Garden (formerly known as Lake Gardens) is surrounded by lush greenery, including the Kuala Lumpur Orchid Garden. Take part in a Lake Gardens Segway tour by Eco Ride Malaysia for a fun and environmentally friendly way to see the park.

HIPSTER ENCLAVE Bangsar continues to be one of KL’s trendiest neighbourhoods, with the spotlight on the enclave of Kurau-Riong-Kemuja. Go on a food trail in Lorong Kurau, starting with delicious poori (light unleavened wheat bread) at Ganga to Nyonya food at Baba

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What To Eat MELTING POT OF CUISINES

Low’s. Don’t miss the Tomahawk at N97 and the roast chicken with homemade thoom (Arabic garlic sauce) at Bakar. Nearby, the Kurau Community Library is a beautiful public space worth spending the afternoon in. A stone’s throw away is the neighbourhood of Riong with APW at its heart. A creative space where arts, culture, business and technology converge to encourage innovation, APW is the place to be seen on weekends with fun F&B outlets like Kaiju Company providing a Japanese-Thai experience and Breakfast Thieves for long, lazy brunches. Look out for the monthly RIUH! Market for well-curated pop-up stores and food, creative workshops and live performances. Over at Kemuja,

Kedai Bikin offers Malaysiancrafted furniture and home accessories. End your day at Dr.Inc with awesome cocktails.

FOR THE KIDS Introducing the latest in mall entertainment is The Rift at Mid Valley Megamall, a venue that blends the latest in Virtual Reality with physical activity while showcasing the best digital entertainment software in the world. Look out for realitywarping experiences including the Terminator X Laser Battle and the Zombie Outbreak. Nestled in the heart of the city is the much-loved Aquaria KLCC – a state-of-theart oceanarium with a 90-metre moving transparent tunnel that

KL thrives with dining experiences from all over the world. For crab curries, try Aliyaa, an authentic Sri Lankan restaurant. Erawan serves the best Thai food (the crispy papaya salad is a must!), Cocott’ is the go-to spot for raclette, and Oribe is excellent for sushi. For a dining experience with a view of the Petronas Twin Towers, check out Fuego at Troika Sky Dining.

Dewakan honours the bounty and the blessings of the land by using mostly local produce, while le Petit Dotty’s is a favourite for onde onde and salted egg yolk cronut.

LOCAL DELIGHTS Jalan Alor, a hawker street, has long been a favourite of locals and tourists alike. The chicken wings and seafood specialities at Wong Ah Wah are a must, along with the cheerful dishes with homecooked flavours of Restoran Muar at nearby Tengkat Tong Shin. For more upscale venues, JP Teres and Bijan are great starting points to discover local cuisine.

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TROPICAL CLIMATE KL is sunny and humid all year round, so stick to light, breathable fabrics. Have a brolly handy for rainfall.

The best time to visit is from May to August, when skies are often blue. Dress modestly at places of worship.

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NO BARRIERS English language is widely spoken, but it would be worthwhile to learn some basic Bahasa Malaysia phrases for when you travel away from the capital.

Nightlife is fun and buzzy. For good music and an amazing crowd, head to KYO at the Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur. The city’s centre of gravity, TREC KL, is the place to people-watch and be seen. Dance venue Zouk can be found here.

Where To Shop Shop Local The patterns at Nala Designs are hand-illustrated, with designs and colours that encapsulate the diversity of Southeast Asia. Shop for their pieces at Nala’s Kampung House on Jalan Abdullah, Bangsar.

Celebrating craftsmanship by engaging in ethical partnerships to promote conscious consumption, Earth Heir takes handicrafts to the next level. Their beautiful hand-woven bags are made by the women of the Kenyah tribe in the east Malaysian state of Sarawak.

Spoilt for Choice From Pavilion KL to Suria KLCC and Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur’s shopping options are mind-boggling. From designer brands to high street favourites, you can get almost anything here.

Worth The Trek

BAR-HOPPING

DAY TRIPS

Using distinctive ingredients that are native to this part of the world,

Located an hour’s drive from Kuala Lumpur, discover the paddy fields and pretty fishing villages of Sekinchan. Seafood lovers will rejoice as some of the best seafood dishes can be found here. For those who prefer cooler temperatures, head to Cameron Highlands for its colonial estates and tea plantations. ■

Selamat Pagi Apa Good Morning khabar?

How are you?

DANCE THE NIGHT AWAY

Where To Hang Out

Practical Tips Terima kasih

the cocktails at PS150 draw from bold Southeast Asian flavours, served in a pre-war shophouse with a tiny stationery shop as its façade. Omakase + Appreciate is the only bar in KL that has been included in the prestigious Asia’s 50 Best Bars 2017 list, while Skullduggery offers craft cocktails in a sleek, secretive setting.

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takes visitors past tiger sharks, giant stingrays, marine turtles and shoals of colourful fishes. Located next to the Perdana Botanical Garden, the Kuala Lumpur Bird Park is another attraction that kids will enjoy. Home to more than 200 species of local and foreign birds, the 8.5-hectare park’s extraordinary construction allows the birds to roam and fly free in the aviary.

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DUTY-FREE SHOPPING For last-minute gifts and souvenir shopping, dutyfree outlets at Kuala Lumpur International Airport offers the latest gadgets and designer goods.

About the writter Ferhat Nazri-Aziz is a Kuala Lumpur-based branding and marketing consultant who loves to travel. Find him on Facebook and Instagram with the handle @wanderhat.

About the illustrator Josephine Skapare is a Swedish freelance illustrator and designer with a passion for travelling and vegan cooking. Drawing maps and food are her first loves, as is spending time with her kids. josephineskapare.com

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Mark Raine | IN PROFILE

Top Of

The Game Mark Raine, Vice President of Sales and Marketing at Mercedes-Benz Malaysia, tells us why the brand has remained the premium choice among luxury car aficionados.

Tell us more about yourself and your role as VP of Sales and Marketing.

I oversee strategies to achieve our defined targets from a brand, product, customer and sales perspective. This, of course, includes our marketing activities, which are planned to make our brand desirable and approachable, while steadfastly pursuing our claim to modern luxury.

Additionally, my role in Malaysia has a regional scope covering markets such as Singapore and Indonesia which are part of the Southeast Asia II hub and other general distribution markets, including the Philippines and Papua New Guinea, all the way up to Indochina and Sri Lanka.

Mercedes-Benz Malaysia has seen a year-onyear growth in terms of sales. Do you see this trend continuing in 2018?

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Through the strong and collaborative partnership with our dealer network, this exceptional result was made possible. We will continue to increase our efforts to grow the business with steadfast focus on the customer, and target to increase our market share as well as footprint in Malaysia and the region. Based on our stellar track record and the confidence and loyalty our customers have given us, we are confident that 2018 will continue to see us breaking sales records, while strengthening our position as the Number 1 premium brand in Malaysia.

Mercedes-Benz is a leader in the market for luxury cars. What would you say has contributed to its success?

We believe in and employ a customer-centric strategy, where we constantly pursue excellence.

At the same, we are agile and quick to adapt to changing market situations. We also recognise the need for committed investments in the markets we operate in. In Malaysia, for instance, this has resulted in a total investment of over RM1 billion (USD245 million) since 2003. In the aftersales department, we are proud of our comprehensive network coverage, which offers an exacting standard of premium service. Last

but not least, our superior product portfolio is aligned to local requirements and customer tastes. All this ensures that we deliver on our founders’ promise of The Best Or Nothing in every car that we offer.

How is the Malaysian market different from other markets in the region?

The Malaysian market has its own challenges and opportunities just like any other. We find that the Malaysian Mercedes-Benz owner or driver tends to be very particular about their luxury vehicle and has very high expectations about the overall ownership experience. In terms of product offers, we have been able to introduce very progressive technologies in the form of our Plug-in Hybrid Vehicles such as the E 350 e and C 350 e limousines due to attractive incentives offered by the government. This has enabled the Malaysian customer to enjoy our most modern vehicles at a great value.

A hot topic today is about disruptive technologies, such as Uber and Tesla, and how it is affecting the automotive sector.

How do you stay competitive?

We look at our business holistically from the perspective of our customer-centric

The luxury car market must adapt to the changing tastes of the discerning customer. Our customers appreciate a high level of individuality in our cars and the latest infotainment and safety features, therefore the luxury car market must endeavour to stay ahead of the game.

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Quick-fire round with the VP: • How long have you lived in Malaysia? Three years.

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• What’s your favourite area to strategy. Together with our in-house partner Mercedes-Benz Financial, we offer a broad range of services for financing such as Agility Financing and Lease2Go, unique offerings that are tailored to the Malaysian market to offer an ownership experience of a different kind that isn’t necessarily outright. This allows our customers the freedom to experience new Mercedes-Benz cars over shorter intervals. We also pay very close attention to innovation as evident in our automotive technology leaders – the plug-in hybrids – which are our new bestsellers. While ride-sharing is a growing industry, we compete in the premium luxury market. Our competitiveness lies in our ability to continue reinventing, and with each new vehicle, our luxury proposition is often beyond our customers’ expectations.

What are some of the other challenges faced by the luxury car market?

The luxury car market must adapt to the changing tastes of the discerning customer. Our customers appreciate a high level of individuality in our cars and the latest infotainment and safety features, therefore, the luxury car market must endeavour to stay ahead of the game. At Mercedes-Benz, our Best Customer Experience initiative is a holistic approach that encompasses the customer’s entire journey. This ensures that they receive the best service and care at every step of the ownership process.

Mercedes-Benz has been at the forefront of not only automotive events but also lifestyle and travel, such as the ‘Hungry For Adventure’ collaboration with adventurer Mike Horn. How does this fit into your overall brand strategy?

‘Hungry For Adventure’ is the tagline for our SUV campaign in the same way that we use ‘Urban Hunting’ for our compact cars. For Mike Horn, his endorsement of the capability of our G-Class in his extreme journeys around the globe is a fantastic way of showcasing the engineering excellence of our durable yet luxurious SUVs. Mercedes-Benz also headlines fashion shows and lifestyle sports such as the Mercedes-Benz Trophy golf tournament as these events are precisely how our customers like to enjoy their downtime. As such, these fit into our overall brand experience as the ideal Mercedes-Benz lifestyle, as viewed by those who enjoy our cars.

What can we expect from Mercedes-Benz in 2018?

We have a lot of exciting launches and activities planned which will strengthen our accomplished range of Mercedes-Benz cars and allow us to engage with our fans in new and innovative ways. You can expect a tantalising rejuvenation of our product portfolio, exciting customer touchpoints to complement our brick-and-mortar Autohauses and interesting new platforms to experience the brand. Also in the near future, look out for innovative and industry-leading approaches to mobility from Mercedes-Benz!

Which Mercedes-Benz car is your personal favourite?

I would go for the Mercedes-AMG GLE 43 Coupe, without a doubt. It offers the best of both worlds – agile and powerful yet practical. It fits my personal style and meets all the requirements I have for a car. It’s the perfect partner-in-crime for my active lifestyle! ■

hang out in Kuala Lumpur? In the morning, Huckleberry Food & Fare in Damansara Heights for my coffee. Bangsar during the day and any speakeasy at night.

• What’s your favourite Malaysian dish? Chinese-style seafood, especially in Kota Kinabalu!

• Favourite local restaurant.

Unique Seafood.

• Have you picked up any Malay words? Obviously, boleh.

• Words or phrases you overuse.

According to my colleagues, whenever I try to explain something, I always start with “Now I say …” or “Now I’m inventing this …”.

• Favourite book of all time. The

Godfather by Mario Puzo. Some of my other favourites are Full Metal Jacket and Dead Poets Society.

• What’s the one motto you

always live by? The glass is always half full.

• Are you a morning or night

person? Both, actually. I thoroughly enjoy my nights out and about in the city but sports in the morning like running or cycling are great to start the day.

• Three things you can’t live

without. Sports, my family and partying, next to coffee, good food and a proper Gin and Tonic.

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Chubu, Japan

The Heart of

Japan

Hidden gems await in Chubu, Japan’s central region.

Words Eris Choo Photography Eris Choo + Japan National Tourism Organisation

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on your sense of touch to move forward. Try to locate a metal key hanging from the wall, which represents the Key to the Western Paradise of Buddha. Emerging from the dark tunnel into light symbolises the process of rebirth in line with Buddhist beliefs.

Tokyo and Osaka have always been prime tourist destinations, so it’s not surprising that the Chubu region remains relatively undiscovered, a well-kept secret enjoyed by the locals.

For those craving an escape into the countryside, Chubu has much to offer in terms of nature, history and culture. Literally translated to ‘central part’, it covers nine different prefectures in the middle of the country’s Honshu mainland. The best way to travel around Chubu is by bullet train, or Shinkansen, as it connects to many major cities around the region.

Nagano: A Spiritual Sanctuary

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Follow the path of pilgrims to the city of Nagano, home to Zenkoji, a seventh-century Buddhist temple and one of Japan’s most important religious sites. Legend has it that the first statue of Buddha to be brought into the country is enshrined here but kept hidden, even to the temple’s chief priest. A copy is shown to the public every six years, with devotees coming from far and wide to witness the ceremony.

To enter the temple complex, visitors walk through a massive niomon (guardian gate) before arriving at the main shrine, rebuilt in the Edo era after fires and earthquakes razed previous buildings. Inside is a wooden statue of Binzuru, a physician said to be one of Buddha’s most intelligent followers. The statue’s features have worn down over the centuries on the belief that touching it can cure one’s ailments.

An experience not to be missed is the walk through a pitch-black corridor underneath the shrine’s altar. Bereft of sight, you’ll have to rely

Kanazawa: Reliving History Just an hour away from Nagano by bullet train is Kanazawa, a city known for its rich art, culture and history. The city escaped air raid bombings in World War II, leaving most of its old buildings and streets intact.

Like many places that flourished in Japan’s feudal era, it was built around an ancient castle. Adjacent to it is the city’s most popular attraction, the 11.4-hectare Kenrokuen. Dubbed one of Japan's three best landscaped gardens, it houses over 8,000 trees from 183 species of plants, and features a large man-made pond, hills and teahouses. Relive the scenery enjoyed by the lords and ladies of old as you stroll through the grounds, and look out for the oldest fountain in Japan which operates by natural water pressure.

Kanazawa is one of the few places in Japan that still retains its authentic geisha districts. The oldest is Higashi Chaya Gai, which dates back to the 1820s. Admire the unique architecture of the dozen-or-so original wooden chaya (teahouses), built along a wide cobblestoned path. While many of these have been converted into cafes and souvenir shops, two teahouses are still open to the public: Ochaya Shima, which has been preserved as a museum, and Kaikaro, a working geisha house that hosts exclusive events at night for wealthy guests.

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• City of Winter Sports – Nagano • There are nine prefectures in the Chubu region Tokyo

• Malaysia Airlines flies 10 times weekly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) and 2 times weekly from Kota Kinabalu (BKI) to Tokyo (NRT), Japan.

From Tokyo, Nagano in Chubu is 1.5 hours away by bullet train

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For those craving an escape into the countryside, Chubu has much to offer in terms of nature, history and culture.

Ringed by mountains, Gokayama is a UNESCO World Heritage Site famous for its traditional thatched roof farmhouses called gassho-zukuri, literally ‘prayer hands’. The roofs are designed to withstand large amounts of snow that fall in the mountains in winter. Due to its remote location, many age-old customs and practices such as the making of washi (traditional fibre) paper and the playing of traditional instruments are still alive and well.

Stay overnight at an inn in Ainokura Village, home to about 60 villagers whose main source of income comes from farming and agriculture, and enjoy breathtaking mountain views and fresh air in a lush sea of greenery. The local shrine, located in a grove near the village, is extremely picturesque. If you’re up for a climb, take a 15 to 20 minute hike up the side of a hill to a vantage point that offers gorgeous scenery of the valley below, dotted with vegetable fields and flower gardens.

Hida: Steeped in Tradition Surrounded by forests and hills, the Hida area was once known for its highly skilled carpenters

and woodworkers. Today, the region retains much of its rural charm in the form of terraced rice fields, fruit farms, traditional wooden houses, as well as homely mom-andpop stores.

Pay a visit to Hida Furukawa, made famous by the anime blockbuster Kimi No Na Wa (Your Name). Picturesque locations such as the town’s train station, as well as old streets and buildings were used as backdrops in the movie. Capture these on a cycling tour or explore the town on foot, past canals stocked with fat Japanese koi, as well as sake breweries that are easily distinguished by the giant sugidama (cedar ball) hanging from their entrances.

A short drive away is the Old Okuhida Onsenguchi Station in Hida-Shi, where innovative locals have converted a former railroad track into a unique tourist attraction.

Mountain bikes are fixed to the threekilometre track with a guide roller, which moves forward by peddling. Riding on the trail allows visitors a closer look at nature, as it passes through areas with amazing views of the surrounding countryside.

1. Kenrokuen is one of Japan's three most beautiful gardens 2. Legend has it that the ancient temple of Zenkoji houses the first statue of Buddha to be brought into Japan 3. The streets of Hida-Furukawa are lined with canals filled with koi fish 4. Geishas perform in Kanazawa's historic Higashi Chaya Gai district

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Just 30 minutes from Hida Furukawa is Hida Takayama, another well-preserved rural city.

History buffs should stop by Takayama Jinya, built as the local government office to cater to officials and their families who were dispatched from the ruling capital of Edo (now Tokyo). It remains the best-preserved example of a local government office from the Edo era, and rooms have been recreated as closely as possible to how they were in the 18th century.

Expect to see spacious tatami mat rooms that once served as offices, meeting halls and residential spaces, interspersed by wellmaintained courtyards and gardens. There are also interesting exhibits of furniture and a museum carrying official documents and letters of past feudal lords, their belongings and weaponry.

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Alternatively, rise early to join the throng of locals to Miyagawa Morning Market, located next to the roaring Miyagawa river. Here, you will find fresh produce, souvenirs as well as street snacks like beef and corn sold fresh off the grill.

Before leaving town, remember to get a sarubobo (baby monkey doll), a popular souvenir in Takayama. Traditionally made by grandmothers for their grandchildren as good luck charms, the featureless dolls are usually red, but modern variants also come in pink, blue, green, yellow and more.

Nagoya: Blend Of Old & New After the idyllic countryside, Nagoya is a drastic change of pace, with its tall, modern buildings and huge shopping complexes. It is the largest city in Chubu and serves as a busy port.

The city’s central point is Nagoya Castle, the home base of the powerful Tokugawa Shogunate in the 17th century. Surrounded by cherry blossom trees, the castle was renowned for its beauty, but was destroyed by bombing during World War II. Visitors can see a restored version of the main keep, with its slanting green-tiled roofs topped with a pair of golden

7 kinshachi (mythical dolphins), though the inside is now a museum and bears little resemblance to its original interior. Within the castle grounds, people dressed up in ninja and samurai costumes add to the atmosphere.

At night, Nagoya comes to life with lights, as locals retire to bars, izakayas (gastropubs) and karaoke joints for well-deserved rest and relaxation. For those keen on shopping before heading back to Tokyo, there is Oasis 21, a huge modern shopping facility next to the Nagoya TV Tower. Mostly built underground, the structure’s most attractive feature is its large oval glass dome, filled with water to create a stunning visual effect. ■

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5. The iconic Mount Fuji is both a sacred site and a popular tourist attraction 6. Colourful sarubobo (baby monkey) dolls are a popular souvenir in Takayama 7. Shop for fresh produce at the Miyagawa Morning Market 8. Nagoya Castle is considered one of the three greatest castles in Japan

Mount Fuji Facts: • Mount Fuji, Japan’s tallest mountain, lies between the Chubu and Kanto regions. It rises 3,376 metres above sea level in a perfect cone. The volcano is located about 95 kilometres from Tokyo.

• Mount Fuji is renowned as a symbol of Japan and is frequently featured in paintings, literature and iconography.

• Contrary to popular belief, the mountain’s peak is capped by snow only for about five months a year.

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• Although revered as a sacred mountain, this does not stop thousands of hikers who ascend its slopes each year. It takes six hours to climb to the summit.

• The best place to view Mount Fuji is from its five surrounding lakes, namely Kawaguchiko, Yamanakako, Shojiko, Saiko and Motosuko.

• From Tokyo, the mountain is a 45-minute train ride via the Shinkansen and two hours by bus.

From Nagoya, it takes 110 minutes by rail and two hours by bus.

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Taking The Liberty London’s iconic retail emporium Liberty catapults its style into the 21st century with seamless success.

Words Joanna Abishegam-David

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There’s a nip of frost in the air, mingling with the smell of roasting chestnuts, as the crowds throng Regent Street clutching candycoloured shopping bags. Shopfront windows, artfully packed full of gorgeous ware, draw in shoppers like honey for bees. Welcome to London’s West End – one of the world’s most prestigious shopping destinations, hosting over 70 million visitors a year.

Stylish retail premises, tucked in the Grade II-listed Georgian façades, represent some of the most distinguished architecture in London, but

none catches the eye as effectively as the 1920s mock-Tudor splendour of Liberty of London.

Homage To Bazaars Of The East Stepping into Liberty is a quintessentially romantic and quirky retail experience that only the British can provide. Like walking onto a stage set fashioned after an Eastern bazaar, the label’s deeply covetable collections are housed in atmospheric wood-panelled rooms, full of open fireplaces, lead-glass windows, and armchairs upholstered in their trademark

prints. The original wooden staircase links one floor to another, full of unique luxury gifts, from jewellery, beauty products and designer fashion, to vintage ornaments and classic homeware.

But the star of the show is undoubtedly the fabric. On the haberdashery floor, surrounded by bales and bales of cotton, linen, and velvet, coloured in a hue of rainbow shades, is where the true glory of Liberty lies. Fabrics produced in stunning colourways – from majestic purples to cerulean blues, from deep saffron shades of yellow, to sober metal greys, from a hundred

Liberty's beautiful mockTudor style building was constructed from the timbers of two ships

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hues of burgundy, to the deepest blush of pink, not forgetting a forest of emerald greens, with an abundance of floral and paisley and a myriad of other prints. Liberty fabric is at once arresting and exquisite, venerable, admired, esteemed and most importantly, loved.

Where It All Began The story of the grand London store had a humble beginning. An apprentice draper by occupation, Arthur Lasenby Liberty was a man of great vision and ambition. After a decade of working in the fabric business, where he learnt the secrets of textiles, in 1875 he decided to buy the lease on half a shop, financing it with a loan from his future father-in-law. He grandly named it the East India House, later changing its name to Liberty & Co.

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Arthur Liberty spent many years travelling in the Far East, falling in love with all that was exotic and mysterious, glamorous and exceptional, compared to his little corner of London.

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“I was determined not to follow existing fashion but to create new ones,” Liberty once said of his approach to style and design. His influence took hold on the burgeoning fashion trends of the 1870s and 1880s, playing a key role in fashion movements from orientalism in the 19th century, through art nouveau and art deco in the early 20th century.

Returning with jewel-coloured rugs, beautiful fabrics and unusual handicraft, he sold these in his store. As demand and his appreciative clientele grew, he started importing undyed fabrics like Mylore silk from India, getting them dyed and hand-printed in England, but in the oriental style he loved.

Working with English textile designers like William Morris and Gabriel Rossetti (associated with the Pre-Raphaelite brotherhood and the English Arts and Crafts Movement) and silk dyer Thomas Wardle, Liberty introduced pastel tints (known as Liberty colours) and exotic prints for his little store. Liberty started marketing his fabrics as ‘Made in England’, which was the start of the iconic British brand.

The 1920s saw the introduction of miniature florals, paisley and abstract prints known as Liberty Prints.

Till today, these are absolute best sellers with classic designs from the store’s enormous archives being revisited over and over. These were printed on the beloved Tana Lawn fabric, which quickly became Liberty’s bestselling fabric.

Growing From Strength To Strength Within 18 months, Liberty had repaid the loan and acquired the second half of 218 Regent Street. As the business grew, neighbouring properties were added to the original premises.

The basement of the store was named the Eastern Bazaar, filled with stunning home interior

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• The weathervane sitting outside the store is an exact replica of the Mayflower, which carried English pilgrims to New England in 1620.

In homage, a fabric called the Mayflower was designed for the store’s 140th birthday.

2 1. Liberty is known for its luxury goods, from fashion to interior design 2. Not just a department store, Liberty played a major role in the development of the arts and craft movement

objects, and in 1883, the fledgling emporium expanded to include a clothing department.

“I was determined not to follow existing fashion but to create new ones,” Liberty once said of his approach to style and design. His influence took hold on the burgeoning fashion trends of the 1870s and 1880s, playing a key role in fashion movements from orientalism in the 19th century, through art nouveau and art deco in the early 20th century.

X Marks The Spot With a legacy steeped in the Arts and Crafts movement, it’s a huge credit to the craftsmanship of the Liberty brand that it has seamlessly sashayed into the 21st century.

A combination of innovation and fruitful collaboration has always been the mainstay of Liberty and its success. Since its early link with designers like William Morris and Arthur Silver of Silver Studios, it has gone on to work with other big names in the industry, always retaining its original ethos and style within the collaborations.

Pairing with the likes of Jean Muir, Cacharel, Yves Saint Laurent and Vivienne Westwood, the brand has now seamlessly embraced the youth market as well. Today, Liberty’s distinctive floral prints adorn some of the hottest fashions

in the industry in phenomenally successful collaborations called Liberty X. This has seen the brand team up with Barbour, House of Hackney and Manolo Blahnik to the delight of its fan base, but the buck literally doesn’t stop there. The list has grown to include Nike, Vans, Uniqlo, Anthropologie, Hypebeast, J Crew, Supreme, The North Face, Dr Martens and Fred Perry, just to name a few.

The Liberty Design Studio creates more than 120 prints and patterns annually, collaborating with artists, writers, craftsmen, architects and illustrators. New textile collections, by in-house and freelance designers, are added to the collection each year. However, classic prints from as far back as 1880 – such as William Morris’ Strawberry Thief – are reintroduced to complement the season’s designs.

It’s no denying that the legacy of Liberty is a lasting one. From fabric prints so distinctive, you can spot them a mile away, to a fan base that includes the royal family (Queen Elizabeth wore summer frocks made of Liberty Tana Lawn) and rock royalty, to stylish Japanese teenagers, the floral motifs associated with a quintessential Englishness embody everything about the charm and quirkiness that Liberty prints proclaim. And who doesn’t want a part of that! ■

About the writer Joanna Abishegam-David is a Malaysian-born writer and editor living in London. Cutting her teeth on journalism in Kuala Lumpur, she now works in marketing and new media. When not writing, she’s usually buried in a book, baking something fab or having a laugh.

• David Bowie wore a Liberty print jumpsuit on the cover of his fifth studio album, The Rise and Fall of Ziggy Stardust and the Spiders from Mars.

• The Liberty clock above an arch in Kingly Street bears the words “No minute gone comes ever back again, take heed and see ye nothing do in vain.”

• The mock-Tudor store was constructed from the timbers of two ships, HMS Impregnable and HMS Hindustan.

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• The 100% cotton Tana Lawn fabric, the most beloved of Liberty fabrics, is named after Lake Tana in Ethiopia, which was an early source for the yarn.

• Arthur Liberty died in 1917, seven years before the completion of his shops.

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Booming

Metropolis The gateway to the Three Gorges, Chongqing in southwest China is the fastest growing tourism city in the world.

Photography Heartpatrick

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Chongqing, China

The elaborate Hongyadong terrace comes to life as night falls and visitors pour in to admire its gleaming beauty next to the Yangtze River

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The daily commute on the city's expansive metro system

The city loves its architecture striking and attentiongrabbing such as this, the Chongqing Art Museum, which perhaps explains why red is the most commonly used colour in many of its structures

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Staircases come in various styles and lengths in this city

Staircases and elevated highways are two of the three most common features in Chongqing's urbanscape. The third is bridges

The Qiansimen Bridge is a road and rail bridge, seen here with the Chongqing Grand Theatre illuminated in blue and pink LED strips in the background

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Built on a mountainous landscape, Chongqing’s often mind-boggling architecture and urbanscape is a dream come true for urban explorers and photographers. – Heartpatrick

Malaysia Airlines flies 3 times weekly from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Chongqing (CKG), China.

Chongqing's hot pot is the best in all of China. Raw vegetables and meat are cooked in a bowl of chilli-laden soup.

About the photographer Heartpatrick started his journey in photography while documenting travel stories 12 years ago. He then began dabbling in creative and lifestyle portraits before branching out into architectural and interior photography. Street photography remains his passion as it allows him to derive inspiration from the colourful urban backdrop and stories around him. heartpatrick.com

Chongqing is known for their fire-breathing spicy delicacies, including these meat skewers that are easily found on streetside stalls and peddlers

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The spectacular, though garish, Hongyadong is an 11 storey stilt house built against a cliff. It has an incredible selection of restaurants, food stalls and souvenir shops

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Put The Kettle On

Tea takes the limelight as the latest cool caffeine buzz.

Words Tan Lee Kuen | Photography SooPhye

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Each preparation of the leaves has its individuality, its special affinity with water and heat, its hereditary memories to recall, its own method of telling a story.

- Kakuzo Okakura from The Book of Tea.

Discovered in ancient China, tea has a long and complex history. Known for its flavour and restorative properties, the consumption of tea spread across the world over thousands of years, embraced and adapted to suit local tastes. In Malaysia, our national drink is the teh tarik or pulled milk tea.

The humble tea may be the world's most consumed drink after water, but as an up-totrend drink, it hasn't had the hip factor of coffee, especially with younger consumers. That could change in the Greater Kuala Lumpur area with a wave of tea-led outlets that are upscaling the tea drinking experience.

Enter Chocha Foodstore (facebook.com/chocha. foodstore) in Chinatown. One of the loveliest eateries in Kuala Lumpur, a feat in a town laden with good-lookers, Chocha (which means sit and drink tea in the Hokkien dialect) concentrates on tea as a means of pairing it with modern Asian food.

experience for people, as long as you respect the tea," says Shin Chang, co-owner and architect.

The curated tea menu has several categories: black, green, white, dark, oolong and even raw pu-er. Familiar names such as Ali Shan Cha mingle with more unique varieties; try the bold and smoky Lapsang Souchong, which pairs well with the robust flavours of Chocha’s Bang Bang Chicken. Shin and his partners, all avid tea drinkers, regularly update the tea menu, with some varieties coming from their collections.

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When it comes to drinking tea, the Japanese have elevated the practice into an art form. The tea ceremony in Japan, refined over several centuries by Zen Buddhist monks, is as much about life as it is about aesthetics and religion.

It is also associated with matcha, a premium powdered green tea, which is currently trending as a superfood ingredient.

The brainchild of an architectural firm, MentahMatter Design, Chocha Foodstore sits on the premises of an abandoned hotel, which currently also houses a cocktail bar and offices.

The café with original pastel-tiled lined walls, exposed concrete and a courtyard lined with plants attracts the Instagram-snapping, cafégoing crowd who come for the food and the ambience, sampling the tea along the way.

"When you talk about matcha, it is green tea. But we want to show that green tea is more than just matcha," says Kaoru Obana, the manager at Tea Press (facebook.com/TeaPressMY), a Japanese tea roaster and café with branches in the neighbourhoods of Damansara Uptown and Bangsar. Operated by the Tokyo Takuhai Group, this elegant café wants to promote the art of drinking tea, Japanese-style, in a contemporary setting, complete with bright blue frontage and cool marble counter tops.

"The Chinese way of drinking tea is not only about the flavour but the overall experience.

We wanted to create a casual tea-drinking

It starts with the tea, which Tea Press sources from Shizuoka, the top tea producer in Japan.

The café uses fukamushi sencha, steamed

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has some of the world's top blenders. These premium tea companies favour high-quality loose teas and single-origin teas, as well as the use of herbs for medicinal purposes.

longer than your typical green tea to produce a less astringent flavour with more body and sweetness. Once brewed, the sencha is steeped another two times, each time producing a different taste. The first produces a lightcoloured green tea with a strong umami flavour.

The second has a strong green colour and an obvious bitterness that hits on the first note, called nigami. The final pour has what the Japanese call shibumi, which roughly translates as “the bitterness that is found at the back of your throat”.

Lee soon realised, however, that some flavours were slow to catch on. "Malaysians don't like yoghurt or herbal teas. They like flowers," says Lee. "They prefer tastes that they are familiar with, like lemongrass and chamomile."

To revamp her tea menu, she worked with a local tea master to concoct a selection of blends that are more in line with the local palate. The hand-brewed teas are named after romantic movies and have healthful aspirations: In The Mood For Love, made up of roselle, black dates and lemon, is advertised to lower blood pressure and cure hangovers.

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Other types of tea here include the roasted hojicha and genmaicha, sencha with roasted brown rice, as well as the prized gyokuro, also known as the king of Japanese green tea.

"The quality of our leaves is very high, and it is strong tasting," says director Yoshiki Nagai, who recommends having the tea with wagashi, such as the best-selling strawberry daifuku.

In the Japanese tea ceremony, the beautifully crafted Japanese confections provide a sweet counterpart to the bitterness of the tea.

A firm believer of the goodness of tea for mood and health, Lee cheerfully continues to encourage her customers to broaden their palate. "It is easy because I have a passion for it." ■

Meanwhile, Joan Lee concentrated on European loose tea leaves for her menu at Tea Verandah (teaverandah.my). The tea lounge, situated in Atria Shopping Gallery and The Starling mall in Petaling Jaya, offers a good range of all-natural herbal infusions and tea blends, sold alone or as part of popular tea sets.

A6 tea enthusiast, Lee started with 30 different types of tea blends from Germany, which

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EXPLORE | Forest Fixers

Green Guardians

Not all superheroes have capes; some wear cycling gear and carry saws. Meet the mountain bikers turned ecowarriors protecting a green lung of Kuala Lumpur.

Words + Photography Sharon Crowther

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Under the intense midday heat and a canopy of lush tropical foliage, just steps from Kuala Lumpur’s TTDI Park, a team is hard at work on the trails of Bukit Kiara jungle with shovels, saws and large knives known as parangs.

Wiping rivers of sweat from their faces, they form a human chain to transport boulders and stones from deep within the jungle to rebuild a stable, cobbled surface for mountain bikers. Later, they'll build steps for walkers alongside the cobbles, using planks of wood from a disused footbridge.

This is the second Sunday of the month, which means it's the Trails Association of Kuala Lumpur and Selangor's (TRAKS) trail repair day. This month's effort is led by jungle enthusiast and TRAKS member Martin “Gillie” Gilliland.

“This part of the trail's been eroded by rain water for awhile now,” he tells me. “It gets a lot of action from bikers, runners and hikers because it's right by the park, so our aim today is to make it rideable again and build a side trail for foot traffic.”

Like the rest of his team, Gillie is an avid mountain biker, and Bukit Kiara is home to some of his favourite trails.

“It's just an incredible place to be,” he enthuses.

“Once you leave the paved roads behind and you get the dirt under your tyres, you just completely forget you're in the middle of a city.”

It's true. Deep inside this green lung, as it's affectionately known, long-tailed macaques swing high above black forest scorpions, pythons and cobras. Even the occasional crested serpent eagle can be spotted in quieter corners of the jungle.

Gillie’s love of Bukit Kiara is what led him to join the non-profit TRAKS as a trail maintenance leader. He supports the organisation in the ongoing battle to save the treasured green space by having it officially gazetted as a permanent and protected forest reserve.

“It's hard to believe a resource like Bukit Kiara could possibly be under threat. You look around and you see people everywhere enjoying the great outdoors, being active, connecting with nature, breathing fresh air,” says Gillie. “I can't even put into words what a loss it would be to Kuala Lumpur if Bukit Kiara disappeared.”

And yet, this ever-shrinking jungle is a phenomenon that other TRAKS members are all too familiar with. Scott Roberts, former president of the association, has lived in Kuala Lumpur for 26 years, and he's been running and riding in Bukit Kiara since 1995.

“Bukit Kiara was a very different place when I first started running in there back in the midnineties. It was a much larger area, around 1,000 acres (400 hectares), and the trails were mostly left over from the old rubber plantation,” he says. “It was a really wild place, and new users of the trails could get lost easily, particularly since we didn't have GPS and Google maps back then.”

Over the years, various intrepid mountain bikers mapped the area and expanded its trails into a 37-kilometre network of steep ups and downs

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that wind around one 300-metre central peak.

Maps attracted more mountain bikers as well as runners and hikers, and as the years passed, Bukit Kiara became known for some of the best recreational trails in Malaysia.

Sadly, over the same period, developments squeezed the borders of the jungle, and a golf course and equestrian centre also claimed chunks of land.

“The jungle as a whole is being eroded like the trails erode, slowly and over time but very noticeably. It's being eroded by greed, and if we don't take action now, there won't be anything left to save,” says Roberts.

can't hear vehicles, it's just incredibly peaceful.

We want to keep it that way,” he says.

Their final commitment, the one which demands the most sweat equity, is to maintain the existing trails and protect them from weather and human erosion.

“I don't believe people really understand how much work goes into keeping Bukit Kiara in the shape it's in or how the work we do relates to their hike or run or Sunday bike ride,” admits Roberts. “Every trail you hike, run along or bike on needs maintenance at some point in time.

There are literally thousands of people using these trails every week, mostly on weekends, and they don't just repair themselves by magic.”

In fact, in addition to the monthly trail repair session, the TRAKS team works on trails on a near-daily basis, clearing trees and branches after storms, redirecting flood water and ensuring erosion is dealt with quickly. They even call their WhatsApp instant messaging group “Trail Fairies”.

run it once a month, and the turnout is usually pretty good. But my fear is that attitudes won't change quickly enough to make a difference and save the jungle.”

Roberts says there are lots of ways for people to get involved with the work, and newbies are always welcome.

“Become a member for starters, contribute to our tool and timber fund, spread our work and message on social media, tell people about the cause,” he says. “Or better yet, come along to the trail maintenance days and you'll learn how to repair a trail, channel water to prevent further erosion and to make it sustainable for years to come. Topping it off, always carry a saw and a hatchet to clear fallen trees while you're out biking or hiking in the jungle. The more people who get their hands dirty and take ownership of Bukit Kiara the better. It's your jungle and it's yours to lose and that will happen if people don't get involved.” ■

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About the writer Sharon is a Scottish travel writer living in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. She balances her love of food with a love of running and takes her appetite and running shoes everywhere she travels. Her work has appeared in publications across Europe, North America and Asia.

“We have over 2,000 members but probably less than 100 active members, people who take a visible role in helping with our work. We find that there's a large silent majority in Kuala Lumpur, people who love using Bukit Kiara recreationally, and agree with us that it should be gazetted, but they're apathetic about doing anything about it,” laments Roberts.

Roberts explains that TRAKS' mandate is, first and foremost, to have Bukit Kiara formally preserved as a permanent green lung. Its secondary mission is to keep the jungle as a jungle.

“Kuala Lumpur has plenty of parks with paved roads and manmade lakes. Bukit Kiara is unique because it's wild and largely untamed, and that's what makes it so special. You step inside and it's just serenity. You can't hear construction, you

“We're noticing that attitude is changing, slowly,” he continues. “We used to run a trail repair day twice a year but now we have enough interest to

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I don’t believe people really understand how much work goes into keeping Bukit Kiara in the shape it’s in.

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Chua Tor Aik | CHEF’S CUT

The Food Explorer From studying law to working in one of the world’s best restaurants, Chua Tor Aik isn’t looking back.

Words Zurien Onn | Photography SooPhye

When Chua Tor Aik opens his own restaurant one day, he plans to serve cuisine influenced by different times in his life, succinctly summing up his experiences in training as a chef: cuisine prepared using French technique, based on Nordic food philosophy, with Malaysian flavours.

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A former law student in Malaysia’s Penang state who felt that the legal world wasn’t his true calling, Chua decided to explore his options by getting a job rather than spending money on education somewhat aimlessly. As there were many vacancies for chefs at restaurants, he decided to join the culinary field. From there, his passion grew, and he enrolled at the Malaysian branch of Le Cordon Bleu, the internationally renowned school of culinary arts and hospitality.

Following his graduation, Chua worked at a French bistro in Kuala Lumpur, and then, through the Chefs Association of Malaysia, joined the Malaysian team to compete at international culinary competitions. At the Food and Hotel Asia Culinary Challenge in 2014, the team won a few medals, but Chua felt that wasn’t good enough.

He had met competitors from other countries, including from Sweden and New Zealand, and noticed that the Malaysian team was not as widely exposed as these chefs. Chua observed that the Europeans had worked at Michelinstarred restaurants and were willing to travel to gain experience. Chua decided to look up the search term “world’s best restaurant” on the Internet, and Noma came out. He chose to go all-out in his pursuit of becoming a better chef, and applied for an internship at the Copenhagenbased restaurant, named the World’s Best Restaurant by Britain’s Restaurant magazine in 2010, 2011, 2012 and 2014.

Chua interned at the acclaimed Danish restaurant for about four months – his first time working abroad. It wasn’t easy; challenges, including the colder climate and language barriers, were aplenty, but Chua wasn’t letting it hinder him. “My purpose was to be a better chef, so I worked really hard,” he says. His hard work and determination paid off when he was offered a permanent job there – one of only two out of the seventeen interns from around the world who were training alongside him.

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1. Grilled mackerel with dried watermelon slices and black olive crumbs (recipe on the next page) 2. Chua's hard work as an intern earned him a permanent position at Copenhagen-based Noma

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Cook Like A Chef Chef Chua shares an exciting way to make Grilled Mackerel.

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Ingredients:

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• 1 fresh mackerel • 100 grams brown sugar • 100 grams salt • 1 watermelon (small to medium sized) • 200 grams black olives Method:

Then things started to get really challenging.

Chua soon found out there was a big difference between being an intern and a chef at Noma. “It was a harsh training ground,” he admits, adding that he was better treated as an intern. “But I learnt a lot and it made me stronger.” It was also an exciting experience since Noma was attracting patrons such as members of rock band Metallica and celebrity chefs such as Jamie Oliver, with seats fully booked out three months in advance.

“I celebrated my birthday there, and it was the best meal of my life,” says Chua, adding that it was a “touching” meal. Asked to describe what he meant by a “touching” meal, he says, “It was a standard 14-course meal but (my) colleagues treated (me) better and even gave (me) a surprise,” he shares. Chua values his time at Noma, saying the legendary venue “is not just a restaurant. It is too good to be called a restaurant. It is an experience.”

When Noma owner and head chef Rene Redzepi decided to put the restaurant on hiatus in 2016, Chua headed home to work on projects as a consultant chef. He is looking forward to rejoining the restaurant when it reopens at a new location in Copenhagen.

Chua is now the head chef at fine-dining establishment Stoked in the affluent Kuala Lumpur neighbourhood of Damansara Heights, serving up new experiences to diners based on what he learned as chef de partie at Noma.

He is putting the Nordic philosophy he learned – how to respect produce and use ingredients

that leave the least negative effect on carbon footprint – into his cooking, utilising local ingredients presented in new ways.

“I want to get local chefs to try out new stuff,” says Chua. “I want them to support local farmers offering artisanal and organic produce, or farmers who are growing hard-to-find produce – vegetables and herbs from Cameron Highlands and Janda Baik, for example.” Using more local produce would also help balance the cost and finances, he adds.

One of his elements is the use of fermentation techniques, an aspect of cooking that was important at Noma. “Fermentation brings a different taste to the dish, the easiest example being soy sauce, which is made from fermented soy beans,” explains Chua. “We had on-the-job training, learning about fermentation. There was a fermentation chef, a fermentation lab with seven chambers, and we would really explore fermentation with beef, ants, crickets, and we’ve probably only experimented with less than one percent of the ingredients found in the entire world,” says Chua.

Another feature that Chua works with at Stoked is the Bertha oven – a wood-fire oven much like the more well-known Josper, but which reputedly imparts a stronger smokiness to the food grilled in it, perhaps due to its size and build. “The details seem minute but it gives a real difference to the food,” claims Chua. It elevates one’s culinary experience, and the dishes Chua serves attest to that. ■

1. Fillet the mackerel, remove the bones thoroughly, rest on tray skin side down. Keep chilled.

2. Mix brown sugar and salt in a bowl, sprinkle evenly on the flesh of mackerel. Rest the mackerel in a chiller for a minimum of three hours.

3. Slice watermelon thinly, arrange on silicon mat (or parchment paper), place the mat on a tray and dry in the oven at 70°C until dried.

4. Place pitted black olives on the tray and dry in the oven together with watermelon.

Blend into coarse powder in a blender once dried.

5. Heat up charcoal.

6. Rinse through the mackerel, pat dry and portion into desired sizes.

7. Brush the mackerel with some oil.

8. Place red-hot coal on the skin of mackerel for 30 seconds or until the skin is crispy.

9. Place mackerel onto a plate, garnish with dried watermelon, black olive crumb and salt flakes. Serve at room temperature.

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1. Sambutan Ponggal dikalangan masyarakat Hindu-Tamil di Malaysia lebih sederhana berbanding dengan di India The Malaysian Hindu-Tamil community celebrates Ponggal on a much smaller scale compared to their counterparts in India 2. Perayaan Ponggal berlangsung selama empat hari bermula 14 Januari Ponggal is celebrated for four days beginning 14 January

Perayaan Ponggal | WARISAN

Limpahan Rahmat

Sebagai perayaan tradisional masyarakat Hindu-Tamil, Ponggal mendukung kesyukuran penganutnya terhadap limpahan rahmat.

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Giving Thanks. Ponggal is a traditional Hindu-Tamil festival that offers thanksgiving to the Sun God for a bountiful harvest.

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Saat fajar menyingsing, Shivanee Selvaratnam mula sibuk menyediakan periukperiuk tanah liat untuk perayaan Ponggal di perkarangan rumahnya.

Mengikut tradisi, generasi lama masyarakat Tamil yang beragama Hindu biasanya menggunakan batu-batan dan kayu sebagai tempat pembakaran atau dapur. Dengan cermat, Shivanee pantas meletakkan periuk tanah liat yang telah dihiasi tebu, kunyit dan dedaun mangga di tengah-tengahnya. Akhir sekali, periuk diisi dengan beras dan susu segar sebelum dapur dinyalakan.

Sejurus melihat susu mendidih, seluruh ahli keluarga akan berkumpul mengelilingi periuk tersebut. Semuanya teruja menunggu kemuncak

upacara Ponggal iaitu saat susu meluap-luap sehingga melimpahi seluruh periuk.

Sebagai upacara kesyukuran, Ponggal merupakan perayaan tradisional masyarakat Tamil yang beragama Hindu. Mengikut tradisi, penganutnya perlu mentanak nasi manis sebagai tanda kesyukuran kepada Dewa Matahari atas limpahan hasil tuaian yang diperolehi. Berlangsung selama empat hari dalam bulan Thai iaitu bulan kesepuluh (antara Januari hingga Februari) mengikut kalendar Tamil, tempoh ini juga merupakan musim penuaian hasil tanaman bijirin seperti beras, tebu dan kunyit. Di negeri kelahirannya, perayaan Ponggal lazimnya disambut dengan penuh meriah dan secara besar-besaran berbanding Hari Deepavali.

As day breaks, Shivanee Selvaratnam starts preparing the ponggal pot in front of her house.

In the tradition of her Hindu-Tamil forefathers, she builds a stove using wood and stones. In its centre, she carefully lays an earthen pot that has been tied decoratively with sugarcane stalks, turmeric and mango leaves. Finally, she fills the pot with fresh rice and milk, and lights up the stove. By the time the milk starts bubbling, the rest of her family have gathered around, eagerly anticipating the climax of the ritual – the moment that the milk overflows and spills over.

The cooking of sweet rice is a highlight of Ponggal, a traditional Hindu-Tamil festival

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Upacara terpenting dalam perayaan Ponggal adalah memasak campuran beras dan susu segar.

Sebaik-baiknya beras yang baru dituai akan digunakan dalam acara hari kedua perayaan tersebut.

The all-important ritual of cooking the rice and milk mixture – ideally using freshly harvested rice – takes place on day two of Ponggal.

Disambut pada 14 Januari setiap tahun, Ponggal merupakan satu-satunya sambutan perayaan Hindu mengikut kalendar solar. Perayaan ini bermula dengan acara Bhogi yang menandakan penyingkiran chi negatif terkumpul sepanjang kitaran musim menuai sebelum ini. Barangan lama, terpakai atau tidak digunakan akan dibuang dan disusuli dengan pembersihan seluruh rumah bagi menyambut kehadiran kitaran baharu musim menuai.

keluarga tersebut. Inilah masa terbaik untuk menggantikan daun-daun mangga yang biasa menghiasi pintu masuk kediaman masyarakat India dengan daun-daun segar.

Air kunyit akan digunakan untuk membersih dan merahmati rumah manakala daun kunyit pula dipercayai boleh menghalau roh jahat.

Lazimnya, pintu masuk rumah atau bangunan juga dihiasi tebu sebagai simbolik kehadiran perkara baik-baik dan rahmat yang menghujani

Sebaik sahaja campuran nasi dan susu meluapluap sehingga melimpahi periuk, teriakan serentak “pongollo pongal” daripada seluruh ahli keluarga akan kedengaran. Sorakan gembira yang bererti “semoga nasi melimpahi periuk” ini membawa harapan seluruh ahli keluarga “agar

Upacara terpenting dalam perayaan Ponggal adalah memasak campuran beras dan susu segar. Sebaik-baiknya beras yang baru dituai akan digunakan dalam acara hari kedua perayaan tersebut.

that offers thanksgiving to the Sun God for a bountiful harvest. Taking place over four days in the month of Thai (JanuaryFebruary), a season when grain crops such as rice, sugarcane, and turmeric are harvested, Ponggal is celebrated on an even bigger scale than Deepavali in the Indian state of Tamil Nadu, where it originated.

Falling on 14 January every year – it’s the only Hindu festival that follows a solar calendar – Ponggal proper starts with the Bhogi ceremony, which signifies cleansing bad omens that have lingered on from the last harvest cycle. Old and unused household items are discarded while homes are cleaned to welcome the new harvest cycle. Turmeric water is used to clean or bless the house with it; the turmeric leaf is supposed to ward off bad omens. Sugarcane is placed at the entrance as a symbol for everything sweet and good happening for the family. This is also the time to replace the mango leaves, which typically adorn the entrance of Indian houses, with fresh pickings.

The all-important ritual of cooking the rice and milk mixture – ideally using freshly harvested rice – takes place on day two of Ponggal. As the rice mixture boils furiously

Pada hari ketiga Ponggal atau lebih dikenali sebagai Mattu Ponggal, penganut Hindu akan menyampaikan kesyukuran kepada lembu iaitu haiwan yang dianggap suci di India. Di India, perayaan ini biasanya disambut dengan penuh meriah dan berskala besar. Pelbagai aktiviti dan permainan disediakan kerana sebahagian besar populasi rakyat di India bergantung kepada lembu sebagai nadi kehidupan mereka.

Penduduk kampung akan memandikan lembu masing-masing sebelum mewarnakan tanduknya dan menghiasinya dengan kalungan bunga.

Bagi masyarakat India yang beragama Hindu, bulan Thai adalah bulan yang menjanjikan limpahan berkat, rahmat dan harapan baharu.

Malah, kehadiran Ponggal juga dipercayai boleh meleraikan segala persengketaan antara ahli keluarga. Seiring dengan limpahan rahmat dan kebahagiaan, kebanyakan pasangan juga

memilih untuk melangsungkan perkahwinan mereka pada bulan ini. Mengikut tradisi, gadisgadis sunti biasanya dikehendaki membuat ponggal dan mengenakan pakaian baharu, hiasan emas dan perak serta melaksanakan doa khas untuk perkahwinan masa depan mereka.

Berbanding dengan sambutan di India, kemeriahan perayaan Ponggal hanya disambut secara sederhana di Malaysia. Beberapa minggu sebelum kedatangan Ponggal, beberapa lokasi tumpuan seperti Little India di Brickfields dan Masjid India akan dibanjiri oleh penganut Hindu bagi mendapatkan periuk-periuk tanah liat, tebu, susu botol dan sari baharu. Api-api pelita turut dinyalakan untuk menyerikan perkarangan rumah selain keindahan kolam berwarnawarni yang dihasilkan daripada pes beras dan membentuk kenderaan Dewa Matahari Surya.

Ibu kepada dua orang anak lelaki, Shivanee turut menambah: “Walaupun tak dapat apa-apa pun sebagai penduduk bandar, kami masih menyambut Ponggal kerana inilah tradisi kesayangan kami. Menerusi semua upacara ini, kami dapat memupuk nilai dan sifat menghormati warisan budaya serta tradisional India.” ■

3. Upacara memasak campuran beras dan susu segar biasa dilakukan pada hari kedua perayaan The ritual of cooking the mixture of rice and milk takes place on the second day of Ponggal 4. Bahan pujaan dipersembahkan sebagai tanda kesyukuran kepada Tuhan Matahari atas limpahan hasil tuaian yang diperolehi sepanjang tahun Offerings are given to the Sun God as thanks for a bountiful harvest throughout the year

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and spills over the earthen pot, family members cry out “pongollo pongal”. This is a celebratory cheer that literally means “may this rice boil over”, symbolising a wish for overflowing fortunes for the family. Visitors greet each other with “paal pongitha?” which means “Has the milk boiled over in your house?”

The third day of Ponggal, known as Mattu Ponggal, offers thanksgiving to cattle, a sacred animal in India. It is celebrated on a big scale in India, with a lot of games and activities, as many of the population depend on cows for their livelihood. Villagers give their cows a bath, paint their horns and decorate them with garlands.

5. Kuil-kuil Hindu dipenuhi dengan penganut beberapa minggu sebelum dan semasa perayaan Hindu temples are filled with devotees several weeks before and during Ponggal 6. Campuran susu dan beras dididih sehingga melimpah keluar dari periuk tanah liat sebagai tanda limpahan rezeki Rice and milk are boiled until they spill over to signify an overflow of fortunes 7. Walaupun Ponggal adalah pesta tuai, penduduk bandar tetap menyambutnya sebagai warisan budaya tradisional masyarakat India Ponggal may be a harvest festival but city folk still celebrate it as a way to keep Indian culture alive

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As Hindu-Tamils believe that the birth of the Thai month brings fresh promise, rekindled hope and good fortune, it is said that knotty family problems will be solved with the arrival of Ponggal day. Reflecting the spirit of joyful optimism, many marriages take place in this month. Traditionally, unmarried ladies make ponggal and wear new clothes, gold and silver ornaments, and have special prayers for their future marriage.

Compared to India, Malaysia celebrates Ponggal on a more modest scale, though in the weeks leading up, you can see an unusually high number of Hindu-Tamils thronging Little India in Brickfields and Masjid India in search of earthenware pots, sugarcane, bottles of milk, and new sarees. In some households, oil lamps are lit and placed along the perimeter of the house and a colourful kolam may be created out of rice paste, outlining the Sun God Surya’s chariot.

Shivanee, a mother of two boys, says, “Although as city dwellers, we don’t reap any harvest, we still celebrate Ponggal because it is one of our most beloved traditions.

Through these rites, we can instil values about respecting the Indian traditional and cultural heritage.” ■

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rezeki terus melimpah ruah”. Para pengunjung dan tetamu biasanya akan menyapa satu sama lain dengan soalan yang sama iaitu “paal pongitha?” yang bermaksud “Susu dah melimpahkah?”

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MALAYSIAN ICON | Dato’ Sudirman Haji Arshad

EMI MALAYSIA – UNIVERSAL MUSIC MALAYSIA

The People’s Entertaıner Blessed with a distinctive voice and endearing style, Dato’ Sudirman Haji Arshad transcended class and race.

Words Siva Sithraputhran

In 1986, Chow Kit was an underprivileged inner-city area of Kuala Lumpur. That year, it became the venue of a much-remembered free concert where Sudirman Haji Arshad, then Malaysia’s premier entertainer and singer, delighted a crowd of over 100,000.

Footage from the time shows throngs of people packed tightly, many cheering from rooftops, one or two even perched on trees to catch a glimpse of Sudirman, just a little over five feet in height, performing on a specially made platform.

Singing Chow Kit Road, his rousing ode to the area, Sudirman’s performance that night planted him firmly in the hearts of ordinary folk, marking him as an entertainer for the common people.

Sudirman was the consummate performer on stage. His concerts also were joyful occasions during which his banter with fans won many hearts. With a word or a gesture, he could make people see a little bit of themselves in him. To many fans, he was simply “Abang Sudir”, the adored older sibling.

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He sang with assurance about everyday life.

With easily relatable lyrics and upbeat tunes, songs such as Basikal Tua (Old Bicycle), Pulang Dari Kilang (Back From The Factory) and Punch Card helped him transcend class and race.

It also helped that he was the small-town boy made good. Born in 1954, he grew up as part of a family of seven children in an unfashionable part of Malaysia, the town of Temerloh, about 100 kilometres east of Kuala Lumpur. Success at school brought him to the capital to study law at the University of Malaya in 1976.

The same year, he entered and won the Bintang RTM singing contest, at the time the principal talent show in the country. In inimitable style, Sudirman sang a Malay classic, Seruling Bambu (Bamboo Flute), and Big Spender from the musical Sweet Charity to win the contest, which launched his career as a singer. “And from that day, I began to realise that I was meant to work hard to entertain them (the fans),” he later wrote in his autobiography, Dari Dalam… Sudirman (From Within… Sudirman).

A successful recording contract soon followed, with numerous appearances on national TV alongside a series of hits. He held concerts all over the country. Growing in stature and confidence, he gamely sang songs in Cantonese and Tamil in an effort to bring the multi-ethnic nation together. He became a star in the Malayspeaking world with chart-toppers in Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei with Merisik Khabar (Seeking News Of You) Milik Siapakah Gadis Ini? (Who Does This Girl Belong To?) and Salam Terakhir (Final Goodbye).

At the height of his fame, he represented the country at a new competition held at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 1989, the Salem Asian Music Awards. He won the best performance award that night, eclipsing superstars Hong Kong’s Leslie Cheung and Singapore’s Anita Sarawak. He briefly ventured into acting and released a book on the early part of his life, illustrated by drawings from his own hand. He qualified as a lawyer but entertaining was his abiding love.

He kept a busy schedule but by mid-1991, his health had begun to fail. The full details of his illness have never been disclosed but he was admitted to hospital for months, later moving to his sister’s home in Kuala Lumpur. On 22 February 1992, it emerged that Sudirman had died from pneumonia. He was 37.

A distinct tenor, Sudirman had the ability to imbue his songs with deeply affecting emotion.

Until today on the festival of Eid, Malaysians return to their hometowns with the familiar strains of Balik Kampung (Going Home) on the radio, testifying to the enduring appeal of his songs throughout the years. ■

Konsert Kenangan Sudirman 2012 is showing onboard. Check your in-flight entertainment system for channel information.

At the height of his fame, he represented the country at a new competition held at the Royal Albert Hall in London in 1989, the Salem Asian Music Awards.

He won the best performance award that night, eclipsing superstars Hong Kong’s Leslie Cheung and Singapore’s Anita Sarawak.

GIZMOS+GADGETS

Our Pick Of Gadgets To Have For more gadget selections, visit goingplacesmagazine.com

Track Your Dives New from Suunto is the Eon Core compact dive computer with a large colour display.

It offers modern features like mobile connectivity, wireless tank pressure transmission, updatable software and a rechargeable battery. By connecting to the Suunto Movescount app, users can change their settings, keep a diving diary and share pictures of underwater adventures. suunto.com

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Go For Silver Leica has unveiled a silver version of its high-performance compact camera with full-frame sensor and fast prime lens. The Leica Q’s top plate and baseplate have been anodised and the rear shell has the refined look of classic black paint. It is complemented by engravings of the feet scale and focal length numbers on the lens in a shade of red, which contrasts beautifully against the classic look. leicastore.com.my

Touch & Turn

The portable Western Digital My Cloud Home is a personal storage device that connects directly to a home’s Wi-Fi router. By backing up and syncing content wirelessly from various devices (mobile phones and personal computers), it can then be accessed anywhere and anytime just by connecting to an internet connection.

Fossil’s range of smartwatches has received a new addition. The Q Control sports a touch-sensitive bezel, allowing for easy navigation through its various interfaces. Other specifications include a Qualcomm Snapdragon Wear 2100 processor, 768MB of RAM, 4GB of internal storage and Android Wear 2.0, as well as water resistance of up to 50m.

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Data On The Go

THE CURE

Inspiring Health+Wellness

lamer.com.my/holiday

Comforting Smells Always envisioning her own fragrance line one day, Anya Hindmarch made her dream come true with the new collection of scented candles, Anya Hindmarch Smells. The line features familiar and comforting smells inspired by summer holidays, her morning routine and babies. The fragrances Sun Lotion, Coffee and Baby Powder come in 175g and 700g jars bedecked with graphic designs from Hindmarch’s Sticker fashion accessory collection. In Malaysia, the candles are available at the Anya Hindmarch flagship store at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur. anyahindmarch.com

Precise Application Create your desired look even when you’re travelling with the sleek set of five bestselling brushes from Bobbi Brown. Featuring a selection of luxe brushes with full-sized heads and travel-sized handles in a beautiful burgundy case, the set includes the Full Coverage Face Brush, Sheer Powder Brush, Eye Definer Brush, Ultra Fine Eye Liner Brush, and Eye Shadow Brush. Find them at all Bobbi Brown cosmetic counters in major shopping malls in Malaysia.

Relax your senses with the Voyage des Sens spa experience at Plateau Spa Grand Hyatt Hong Kong, which is collaborating with French sound technology innovator Devialet to offer this all-encompassing luxury treatment. As your muscles are unknotted and relaxed thanks to the therapist’s deft hands, the Devialet audio journey played during treatment provides an ultra-relaxing ambience to transport you into a deep meditative state, allowing your mind to let go and re-emerge fully refreshed. Available until March 2018.

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Divine Coverage The holiday season might be over but that’s no reason not to indulge in La Mer’s limitededition lightweight pressed powder with a casing inspired by celestial art. Infused with illuminating gemstones, brilliant pearls and colour-true pigments, the powder is extremely skin perfecting. Easy to apply, use it to give your complexion a healthy luminous glow for that black-tie event.

La Mer products are available in all major shopping centres in Malaysia.

FASHION+ACCESSORIES

Luxury Makeover For the second edition of its Dior Lady Art Project, Dior found 10 artists to work individually on the iconic Lady Dior handbag.

Each was tasked with customising the best-selling handbag to their hearts’ content, playing with the signature cannage quilting pattern and letter charms. Materials used include mink, velvet, sequins and multicoloured thread. dior.com

Drawing From The Past The new object of desire for the year is Salvatore Ferragamo’s Vara Rainbow handbag.

It combines iconic features of its legacy design with the freshness and modernity of a geometric, compact shape. Available in an ultra-feminine palette of bonbon, opal, begonia and black for calfskin models, as well as red for the patent leather version. ferragamo.com

Life’s An Adventure

Samsonite’s Lite-Shock is said to be the lightest hard-side case collection to-date. The cabin-size Spinner 55 for example, weighs only 1.7kg. It features a shock-absorbing shell design based on the ripple effect that occurs when dropping a stone into water. According to the brand, each case is not compromised by extra weight, as the shell, made of Curv material, remains thin and very lightweight.

The current season’s Stella McCartney Kids collection offers playful, effortless and free-spirited styles for girls, boys and babies. Vibrant hues are combined with monochrome prints for an endearing hand-painted or patchwork effect. Lush mountainous landscapes and starry night skies represent the outdoors, while skate and helmet prints signify winter sports.

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Travel Light

The Globetrotter’s Styling Guide

Relaxed Attitude

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Ermenegildo Zegna’s Luxury Leisurewear collection is characterised by innovative designs and an ample use of luxurious yarn blends, fine leathers and elegant details.

By pairing precious cashmere knitwear and drawstring pants with luxurious leather outerwear and travel accessories, the brand has created a new style concept that merges understated elegance and leisurewear. zegna.com.my

Celebrating Life

Tumi has collaborated with American jewellery designer Eva Zuckerman to create an exclusive, limited-edition capsule collection of travel accessories. Constructed from superluxe leather and adorned with a custom black-and-white print, the designs are dreamy and beautiful but with an edgy flair. They come with thoughtfully designed compartments that make it easy to organise day-to-day essentials.

Versace pays homage to Los Angeles and diversity with its Pre-Spring 2018 collection.

In terms of looks, the collection channels themes from retro glamour and rock ‘n’ roll to boho chic, all with a distinctly urban vibe.

These inspirations are interpreted with a multitude of materials and textures in the collection.

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Perfect For Jetsetters

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Taking Flight Bell & Ross presents its newest and latest BR-X1 White Hawk, evoking dreams and travels. Two versions are available: the X1 Skeleton Chronograph and the X1 Chronograph Tourbillon Hand-wound Monopusher. These two limited editions with sophisticated watchmaking finishes take inspiration from the colours of private jets.

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Inside Malaysia Airlines

75 News & Updates

Rousing Welcome A high-spirited ceremony was held in November to welcome Malaysia Airlines’ first A350 XWB home. The first of six aircraft on order, the A350 XWB will form the backbone of the airline’s future widebody fleet.

Guest of Honour Malaysia’s Second Finance Minister Datuk Seri Haji Johari Abdul Ghani was joined by Malaysia Aviation Group Chairman Tan Sri Md Nor Yusof and Malaysia Airlines Group CEO Captain Izham Ismail. “We are very excited to welcome this new addition to our family. The A350 XWB is a symbol of a new journey to re-establish the group as a sustainably profitable and financially self-sufficient entity. With its technological advancement, the A350 XWB will help boost our competitiveness on our long haul flights and underline our commitment to operate a young and modern fleet,” said Captain Izham. The A350-900 flew a series of endorsement flights to Bangkok, Penang and Singapore in December and will be operating the Kuala Lumpur-London service beginning 15 January.

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INSIDE MALAYSIA AIRLINES

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MASkargo was proud to be part of a significant event: to transport a national Chinese treasure back to her homeland. Nuan Nuan, the first panda cub to be born in Malaysia, landed safely in Chengdu, China via flight MH6476, an A330-200 freighter. The 90-kilogramme cub was accompanied by Zoology, Veterinary and Giant Panda Conservation Centre director Dr Mat Naim Ramli and veterinarian Dr Jessie Ho. With 20 years of experience, MASkargo and its Animal Hotel were well equipped to handle the transportation and to ensure a seamless and stress-free experience for the cub. The move to send Nuan Nuan back to China complies with the Malaysia-China Giant Panda International Conservation agreement, whereby any panda cub born in Malaysia has to be returned to China upon the age of two.

Fight Against Trafficking Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG) continues to take an active stance against human and wildlife trafficking, with the launch of an antitrafficking campaign at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport. A three-day exhibition was held at the airport to educate and raise awareness among the public on these crimes. MAG developed its policy against human trafficking in 2016, and has since issued a circular to all its partners to emphasise the seriousness of the crime and the close cooperation needed to stem the illegal activity. Training is also underway to help staff identify potential human traffickers and their victims. On the anti-wildlife trafficking front, MAG has organised talks and trainings with over 4,000 of its front-line staff, in addition to educational videos on its in-flight entertainment systems fleetwide, as well as anti-wildlife trafficking statements on all its passenger check-in countertops.

Enhancing Customer Experience Malaysia Airlines has partnered with Interglobe Technologies Pvt. Ltd to respond to passengers’ queries on Facebook and Twitter in English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

The agreement was signed by Malaysia Airlines Chief Commercial Officer Arved von zur Muehlen and IGT Chief Executive Officer Vipul Doshi at the airline’s innovation lab in Sepang. “Digital development has been at the forefront of our customer experience. This collaboration will enable us to respond to our customers faster and more efficiently,” says von zur Muehlen.

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Farewell, Nuan Nuan

Enrich Quick Facts Fleet

Firefly

Firefly A380-800

ATR 72-500 Range 15,400km

No. of aircraft 12

Passenger Seating 494

Maximum Fuel Capacity 84,600 US Gallons

Passenger Seating 72

Engine Rolls Royce Trent 970

Maximum Cruising Speed Mach 0.9 (1,102km/h)

Engine PW127M Maximum Fuel Capacity 841 US Gallons

Height 24m

A380-800

ATR 72-500

Length 27m

ATR 72-500 ATR 72-500

ATR 72-500 ATR 72-500

A380-800 A380-800

Length 73m

ATR 72-500 Maswings Maswings ATR 72-500 Maswings

A380-800 A380-800 A350-900

ATR 72-500

Passenger Seating 286

Maximum Fuel Capacity 37,242 US Gallons

Engine Rolls Royce Trent XWB

Maximum Cruising Speed Mach 0.9 (944km/h) Wingspan 64.75m

B777-200

B777-200

Passenger Seating 68 Engine PW127M Maximum Fuel Capacity 841 US Gallons

Length 27m

ATR 72-500

ATR 72-500

Engine PT6A-34 Maximum Fuel Capacity 378 US Gallons

Range 10,000km Maximum Fuel Capacity 25,770 US Gallons

Engine PW4170

Maximum Cruising Speed A330-300 Mach 0.8 (980km/h)

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A330-300 A330-300

Wingspan 20m

ATR 72-500 ATR 72-500 Viking DHC-6

Maximum Cruising Speed 337km/h

Length 16m Viking DHC-6 MasKargo Viking DHC-6

Viking DHC-6 MasKargo Viking DHC-6 MasKargo

Length 63m A330-300

A330 200f

Viking DHC-6 Viking DHC-6 MasKargo

A330-300 A330-200F

MasKargo

No. of aircraft 3

B737-800 No. of aircraft 54

Height 6m

Passenger Seating 19

B777-200 B777-200

Passenger Seating 283

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ATR 72-500

Viking DHC-6 Twin Otter - Series 400

No. of aircraft 15

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Maswings

ATR 72-500 ATR 72-500

No. of aircraft 6

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Maswings Wingspan 27m

Maximum Cruising Speed 510km/h

B777-200 B777-200

B777-200 Length 66.8m

A330-300

Maswings Maswings

No. of aircraft 10

Height 17.05m

Range 15,000km

Height 17m

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No. of aircraft 2

Firefly

Maximum Cruising Speed 510km/h

A380-800

A380-800

Firefly Wingspan 27m Firefly

Height 8m

Wingspan 79m

Firefly

Firefly

Height 8m

No. of aircraft 6

B737-800

A330-300 Range 5,765km A330-300

Passenger Seating 160-166

Maximum Fuel Capacity 6,875 US Gallons

Engine CFM56-7BE

Maximum Cruising Speed Mach 0.7 (857km/h)

Engine PW4000

A330 200f

A330 200f

Range 13,400km

Maximum Fuel Capacity 25,765 US Gallons MasKargo

MasKargo

Maximum Cruising Speed Mach 0.9 (1,102km/h)

B737-800

Wingspan 60m

A330 200f

Height 17m

B737-800

Height 13m

B747 400f

Wingspan 34m

A330 200f B747 400f Length 40m

Length 58m

B747 400f

A330200f 200f A330

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Safety + service info

Cabin Luggage handling Passenger and crew safety onboard our flights is our highest priority. In compliance with the airline’s 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 is to minimise occupational hazard and ergonomic risks faced by cabin crew in the aircraft. Cabin crew on duty will, however, assist passengers travelling 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.

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.

Whilst cruising, devices placed in flight mode may be used. The devices must again be switched off 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’s system.

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 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 in-flight is not permitted.

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.

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BAGGAGE FOR TRANSIT PASSENGERS We recommend that transit passengers in KLIA reconfirm their final baggage destination at the Transfer Desk to ensure they are identified and loaded accordingly.

Just show your baggage identification tag to the Transfer Desk officer.

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

In addition to airport check-In, here are other options:

Web: Check in online at malaysiaairlines.com. Print out the boarding pass yourself.

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

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

Food and beverage All food served is halal. Special meals can be prepared with 24-hour notice. First and Business Class guests may use Chef-on-Call services to book meals 24 hours prior to departure on selected flights. Alcoholic drinks are available on flights over three hours to passengers above the age of 18.

Our cabin crew reserve the right to decline serving and selling alcohol to any passenger who appears intoxicated. Consumption of personal alcoholic drinks is prohibited.

FRESH AND FROZEN SEAFOOD Fresh and frozen seafood are strictly not permitted in check-in baggage. They may be accepted in cabin baggage, subject to the destination’s quarantine regulations, but they must be properly packed and meet the cabin baggage weight and size requirements. A maximum of 2.5 kg of dry ice per passenger is permissible if dry ice is used to carry these items. We reserve the right to refuse carriage if the items are not properly packed.

Web-to-mobile: 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.

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

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ON-TIME PERFORMANCE Our check-in counters close 60 minutes before departure. Please allow at least 45 minutes for immigration and security clearance. Boarding gate will close 20 minutes prior to departure and late passengers will not be accepted.

FastCheck selfservice kiosk: Check in and print your boarding pass at these kiosks at the airport.

City centre counter check-in: Available at KL Sentral in Kuala Lumpur and in Hong Kong.

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

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

No-smoking policy Smoking, including the use of electronic cigarettes, is prohibited on all flights.

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.

*Terms & conditions apply to the above, visit malaysiaairlines.com for more information.

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Our Network / Malaysia

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Du Dushanbe

Kulob

Peshaw

Faisala

Mu Kudat Langkawi

Karachi Ah

Langkawi Kota Bharu Kota Bharu

Alor Setar Alor Setar

Penang

Kudat

Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu Labuan

Penang

Lawas

Ipoh Miri

Miri Marudi

KLIA

Kuantan

KLIA

Kuantan

Bintulu

(Kuala Lumpur) (Kuala Lumpur)

Subang

Bintulu

Limbang Mulu

Lawas

Lahad Datu Lahad Datu

Limbang

Mulu

Semporna Semporna

Ba’kelalan Ba’kelalan

Bario Marudi Long SeridanLong Seridan

Bario

Tawau

Tawau

Long Akah Long Akah Long Lellang Long Lellang Long Banga Long Banga

Subang

(Kuala Lumpur) (Kuala Lumpur)

Mukah Tanjung Manis Tanjung Manis Sibu Kuching

Mukah

Sibu

Kuching

Johor Bahru Johor Bahru

Legend

Greenwich Meridian

Greenwich Meridian

MASwings flights operated by Royal Brunei oneworld destinations

Correct at the time of print / Destinations are subject to change.

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Mum

Labuan

Kuala Terenggganu Kuala Terenggganu Ipoh

Sandakan Sandakan

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Thiruv

Asia + Oceania

Nizhnevartovsk Nizhnevartovsk MagadanMagadan Novosibirsk Novosibirsk

Omsk Omsk

Krasnoyarsk Krasnoyarsk

Bratsk Bratsk

Abakan Abakan PavlodarPavlodar

Irkutsk Irkutsk

Gorno-Altaysk Gorno-Altaysk

Chita

Ulan-UdeUlan-Ude

Semey Semey

Okha

Chita Blagoveschensk Blagoveschensk

Sea Sea of of Okha OkhotskPetropavlovsk Okhotsk Petropavlovsk

Khabarovsk Khabarovsk

Ust-Kamenogorsk Ust-Kamenogorsk

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Taraz

Urumqi Urumqi

Taraz Almaty Almaty Bishkek Bishkek

Asahikawa Vladivostok VladivostokAsahikawa Memanbetsu Memanbetsu Kushiro Kushiro ObihiroObihiro

TashkentTashkent Osh Dushanbe Dushanbe

Beijing Beijing

Osh

Tianjin Tianjin

Dalian Dalian Seoul Seoul YamagataYamagata Komatsu Komatsu Izumo Izumo Tokyo Tokyo Zhengzhou Qingdao Qingdao Busan Busan Zhengzhou Hiroshima Hiroshima Osaka Osaka Xi’an Xi’an Fukuoka Tokushima Fukuoka Tokushima Jeju Jeju Nanjing Nanjing Kochi Kochi Nagasaki Nagasaki Shanghai Shanghai Miyazaki Miyazaki ChengduChengdu Wuhan Wuhan HangzhouHangzhou Kagoshima Kagoshima Ningbo Ningbo Chongqing Chongqing ChangshaChangsha WenzhouWenzhou

Kulob Kulob Islamabad Islamabad Peshawar Peshawar Faisalabad AmritsarAmritsar Faisalabad Multan Multan New DelhiKathmandu New Delhi Kathmandu Karachi Karachi Ahmedabad Ahmedabad

Kolkata Kolkata

Goa

Hyderabad Hyderabad

BayBay of of Bengal Bengal

Goa Bengaluru Bengaluru Chennai Chennai

Guilin

South South China China Philippine Philippine Sea SeaManila Manila SeaSea

Siem Reap Siem Reap Bangkok Bangkok PhnomPhnom Penh Penh

Andaman Andaman Sea Sea

Kozhikode Tiruchchirappalli Kozhikode Tiruchchirappalli Kochi Kochi Trincomalee Trincomalee Thiruvananthapuram Thiruvananthapuram PhuketPhuket Krabi Colombo Colombo HambantotaBanda Banda Hambantota Aceh Aceh MedanMedan Male

EastEast China China Sea Sea Fuzhou Fuzhou Okinawa Okinawa Taipei Taipei

NORTH NORTH PACIFIC PACIFIC OCEAN OCEAN

Guilin XiamenXiamen Guangzhou Guangzhou KaohsiungKaohsiung Hanoi Hanoi Hong Kong Hong Kong Haikou Haikou Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Sanya Sanya YangonYangon Da Nang Da Nang Angeles Angeles KunmingKunming

Dhaka Dhaka

Nagpur Nagpur Mumbai Mumbai

Misawa Misawa Sea Sea of Aomori of Aomori Akita Akita HanamakiHanamaki Japan Japan Niigata Niigata

Male

Ho Chi Ho Minh Chi City Minh City

Cebu

Guam

Guam

Cebu

Krabi

Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu BandarBandar Seri Begawan Seri Begawan TarakanTarakan Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur

Koror

Koror

Singapore Singapore

Equ

Equator

JakartaJakarta

Arafura Arafura Sea Sea

Denpasar-Bali Denpasar-Bali

INDIAN INDIAN OCEAN OCEAN

Timor Timor SeaSea

Port Moresby Port Moresby Horn Island Horn Island

Darwin Darwin

Broome Broome Port Hedland Port Hedland Karratha Karratha ExmouthExmouth ParaburdooNewmanNewman Paraburdoo

GeraldtonGeraldton Perth Perth

KalgoorlieKalgoorlie

Weipa Weipa

Cairns

Cairns

Coral Coral SeaSea

TownsvilleTownsville Isa Mount IsaMountCloncurry Cloncurry Hamilton Hamilton Island Island Mackay Mackay MoranbahMoranbah Alice Springs LongreachLongreach Alice Springs Rockhampton Rockhampton GladstoneGladstone Emerald Emerald Blackall Blackall Ayers Rock Ayers Rock Hervey Bay Hervey Bay CharlevilleCharleville Roma Roma Moree Moree Brisbane Brisbane

New Caledonia New Caledonia

Coffs Harbour Armidale Armidale Coffs Harbour TamworthTamworth Howe Island Lord HoweLord Island Port Macquarie Dubbo Dubbo Port Macquarie Newcastle Newcastle Whyalla Whyalla Mildura Mildura Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga SydneySydney Port Lincoln Adelaide Port Lincoln Adelaide Albury Albury Canberra Canberra Auckland Auckland Melbourne Melbourne DevonportDevonport Launceston Launceston

Tasman Tasman SeaSea

WellingtonWellington

Hobart Hobart Queenstown Queenstown

GMT +5

GMT +6

GMT +7

GMT +8

GMT +9

GMT +10

GMT +11

GMT +12

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Reykjavik

Americas + Canada

Vancouver Seattle

Gulf of Alaska

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

Milwaukee Chicago

St Louis

Brownsville Mazatlán San José del Cabo Mexico City

Gulf of Alaska

Ixtapa

Buffalo

Tallahassee

Corpus Christi

Tampa Sarasota

Gulf of Mexico

Boston New York

Halifax

Martha's Vineyard

Nantucket Philadelphia Salisbury-Ocean City

Hudson Bay

Raleigh-Durham Charlotte New Bern Myrtle Beach Atlanta Savannah

New Orleans Houston

Montreal

Watertown Portland

Pittsburgh Washington Winston-Salem

Dallas San Antonio

Toronto Grand Rapids

Nashville

San Angelo

Ottawa

Traverse City

Hayden Denver Aspen Colorado Springs Montrose Vail

Reno

Sacramento San Francisco

Québec

Marquette

Portland

Ponta Delgada (Az

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Bermuda

Charleston Jacksonville

Sargasso Sea

West Palm Beach

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

Puebla

Belize City

Montego Bay

San Pedro Sula

Guatemala City San Salvador

Managua Liberia

Port-au- Santo Prince Domingo

Kingston

San Juan

Caribbean Sea

San Jose

Tobago

Santa Marta

San Andrés Island

Caracas

Port of Spain

Panama City Yopal Cali

PACIFIC OCEAN Lihue Honolulu

Bogotá Boa Vista

Baltra Island San Cristóbal Island

Kahului

Guayaquil Talara

Tumbes

Chiclayo

Sargasso Sea

Macapá

Gulf of Mexico

Equator

São Luís

Fortaleza Natal João Pessoa

Teresina

Cajamarca

Trujillo

Kailua Kona

Maceió Aracaju

Puerto Maldonado

Caribbean Sea

Salvador Porto Seguro

Santa Cruz

Tacna

Calama

SO ATL OC

Rio de Janeiro

Asuncion

Antofagasta

São Paulo

Copiapó Easter Island

SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

Chilean Sea

Comodoro Rivadavia

La Serena Santiago

San Juan Mendoza

Porto Alegre Rio Grande

Rosario Buenos Aires

Concepción Valdivia Puerto Montt

Punta Del Este

Neuquén Bahía Blanca

Osorno

San Carlos Bariloche

Castro

Legend

Scotia Sea

Balmaceda El Calafate

oneworld destinations

Río Gallegos MH flights operated by Emirates

GMT -8

GMT -7

Punta Arenas

GMT -6

SOUTH PACIFIC OCEAN

Chilean Sea Ushuaia

GMT -5

Correct at the time of print / Destinations are subject to change.

Log on to malaysiaairlines.com or oneworld.com for the respective route/destination maps

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Mount Pleasant

GMT -4

GMT -3

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Kajaani

Reykjavik Jyvaskyla

North Sea Inverness Aberdeen

Glasgow Belfast Shannon

Newcastle Leeds

Mariehamn

Oslo

Aalborg Billund

Westerland Amsterdam

Turku

Visby

Gothenburg

Nizhnevartovsk

Helsinki Tallinn Tartu

St Petersburg

Riga

Aarhus Gdansk Hamburg

Novosibirsk

Kazan

Moscow

Vilnius

Kaliningrad

Omsk

Europe, Middle East + Africa

Nizhny Novgorod

Pavlodar

Samara

Krasnoyars Abakan

Gorno-Altaysk

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

Celtic Sea

Cork

Birmingham

London Brussels

Norwegian Sea

Caspian Sea

Black Sea

North Sea

Ponta Delgada (Azores)

Mediterranean Sea

NORTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Celtic Sea

Black Sea

Dakar

Bay of Bengal

Andama Sea

Mediterranean Sea

Gulf of Guinea

oa

Dar Es Salaam

Zanzibar

Jeddah

Taif

Luanda

Abha Asmara

Khartoum

Dakar

Salalah

Djibouti

Livingstone Abuja

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Lagos Windhoek Accra

Arabian Sea

Harare

Victoria Falls

Addis Ababa

INDIAN OCEAN

Malabo

Maputo

Entebbe

Johannesburg

Equator

Gulf of Cape Town Guinea

Nairobi Kigali

Durban

Kilimanjaro Dar Es Salaam

Port Elizabeth Luanda

Zanzibar

INDIAN OCEAN

Lusaka

GMT -2

GMT -1

Victoria Falls

Harare Mauritius

Windhoek Maputo

Greenwich Meridian

Greenwich Meridian

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Livingstone

Johannesburg Durban Cape Town

GMT 0

GMT +1

Port Elizabeth

GMT +2

GMT +3

GMT +4

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Enrich Quick Facts

REDEEM MILES

MISSING MILES

How to redeem miles for your travels:

What are missing miles?

Missing miles are miles you have earned but are not showing in your account.

You can submit a missing miles claim within six months from the date of your activity. Here is how:

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step 1: Go to the Enrich login page.

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You can redeem your flights with Malaysia Airlines for as little as 1,000 Enrich Miles with Miles + Cash.

Remember to update your profile for news on exclusive invitations and promotions.

step 2: Go to “My Miles” and click “Claim Missing Miles”.

Your Enrich Miles can be used to redeem flights with oneworld® member and Enrich partner airlines through the Malaysia Airlines Ticket Offices and call centres.

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88 movies

92 Audio RAdio

Dunkirk. Š 2018 Warner Bros. Ent. All Rights Reserved

Entertainment

90 TV shows

Ratings:

G General audience. Suitable for all ages.

PG Parental guidance suggested. Some material may not be suitable for children.

Languages:

NR Not rated by MPAA (Motion Picture Association of America).

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or offensive. Viewer discretion is advised.

PG-13 Parental guidance strongly recommended. Some material

Programmes with Malaysian content. may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Award-winning movies/programmes.

R R estricted. Not suitable for audiences under 17.

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A Arabic / D Danish / E English / Es Spanish / F French / G German / H Hindi / I Italian / In Indonesian / J Japanese / K Korean / M Mandarin / Ml Malay / T Tamil / Ta Tagalog

Subtitles: C+ Chinese / E+ English

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Movies

Favourites

Latest

Batman Begins PG-13 / 140 mins / Action, Adventure, Crime / E, F, G, J, C+

Gone Girl R/

/ 149 mins / Crime, Drama, Mystery / E, J, C+

The Impossible PG-13 / 114 mins / Drama, History, Thriller / E, F, G, C+

New Battle of the Sexes EMMA STONE, STEVE CARELL, ANDREA RISEBOROUGH PG-13 / 121 mins / Biography, Comedy, Drama / E, F, G, J, C+

New Goodbye Christopher Robin DOMHNALL GLEESON, MARGOT ROBBIE

PG / 106 mins / Biography, Family, History / E, F, G, J, C+

IT BILL SKARSGÅRD, JAEDEN LIEBERHER, FINN WOLFHARD R/

/ 135 mins / Drama, Horror / E, F, G, J, C+

Wonder Woman GAL GADOT, CHRIS PINE, ROBIN WRIGHT

PG-13 / 137 mins / Action, Adventure, Drama / E

A Family Man ALISON BRIE, WILLEM DAFOE, GERARD BUTLER

R/

/ 108 mins / Biography, Drama, Music / E, F, G, C+

Snowden JOSEPH GORDON-LEVITT, SHAILENE WOODLEY

R/

127 Hours R/

/ 94 mins / Action, Adventure, Drama / E, F, G, J, C+

Escape Plan R/

/ 134 mins / Biography, Drama, / E, K, F, Es, C+

/ 115 mins / Action, Thriller / E, F, G, J, C+

The Bank Job The Edge of Seventeen HAILEE STEINFELD, HALEY LU RICHARDSON, BLAKE JENNER R/

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New American Assassin DYLAN O'BRIEN, MICHAEL KEATON, SANAA LATHAN

R/

/ 112 mins / Action, Thriller / E, G, C+

New In Search of Fellini MARIA BELLO, KSENIA SOLO, BETH RIESGRAF

R/

/ 93 mins / Adventure, Drama / E, C+

The Glass Castle BRIE LARSON, WOODY HARRELSON, NAOMI WATTS

PG-13 / 127 mins / Biography, Drama / E, F, G, C+

The Journey Is the Destination ELLA PURNELL, KELLY MACDONALD, MARIA BELLO R/

/ 123 mins / Drama / E, C+

/ 104 mins / Comedy, Drama / E, F, K, C+

Power Rangers DACRE MONTGOMERY, NAOMI SCOTT, RJ CYLER PG-13 / 124 mins / Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi / E, Es, I, G, C+

Carrie Pilby BEL POWLEY, NATHAN LANE, GABRIEL BYRNE NR / 98 mins / Comedy, Drama / E, F, C+

Going In Style MORGAN FREEMAN, JOEY KING, PETER SERAFINOWICZ PG-13 / 96 mins / Comedy / E, J, K, Es, C+

New Dunkirk

Shot Caller NIKOLAJ COSTERWALDAU, LAKE BELL, JON BERNTHAL R / / 121 mins / Crime, Drama, Thriller / E, F, C+

Fionn Whitehead, Barry Keoghan, Mark Rylance PG-13 / 106 mins / Action, Drama, History / E, F, G, J, C+

Trapped on the beach with their backs to the sea, hundreds of thousands of British and Allied troops face an impossible situation surrounded by enemy forces in this World War II thriller.

What Happened To Monday NOOMI RAPACE, GLENN CLOSE, WILLEM DAFOE, Marwan Kenzari

NR / 123 mins / Action, Adventure, Crime / E, G, C+

Step PAULA DOFAT, BLESSIN GIRALDO, CORI GRAINGER

R/

/ 116 mins / Biography, Drama / E, C+

Jeff Bauman is an ordinary man who captured the hearts of his city and the world to become a symbol of hope after surviving the 2013 Boston Marathon bombing.

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Annabelle: Creation MIRANDA OTTO, STEPHANIE SIGMAN, LULU WILSON R/

/ 109 mins / Horror, Mystery, Thriller / E, F, G, Es, C+

Bastille Day (The Take) IDRIS ELBA, RICHARD MADDEN, CHARLOTTE LE BON R/

/ 92 mins / Action, Crime, Drama / E, F, G, C+

PG-13 / 141 mins / Biography, Drama, History / E, F, G, Es, C+

The Phantom of the Opera PG-13 / 143 mins / Drama, Musical, Romance / E

Draft Day PG-13 / 109 mins / Drama, Sports / E, F, K, J, C+

For the complete list of movies, please refer to your in-flight entertainment system.

Award-winning movies

NR / 106 mins / Biography, Drama / E, F, C+

Everything, Everything AMANDLA STENBERG, NICK ROBINSON, ANIKA NONI ROSE

King Arthur CHARLIE HUNNAM, ASTRID BERGÈS-FRISBEY, JUDE LAW

/ 92 mins / Drama, Fantasy, Romance / E, F, C+

Mandela: Long Walk to Freedom

Viceroy's House GILLIAN ANDERSON, MICHAEL GAMBON, HUGH BONNEVILLE, Manish Dayal

War for the Planet of the Apes ANDY SERKIS, WOODY HARRELSON, STEVE ZAHN

R/

/ 111 mins / Drama, Crime, Thriller / E, F, G

/ 83 mins / Drama, Comedy / E

PG / 83 mins / Documentary / E, C+

A GHOST STORY CASEY AFFLECK, ROONEY MARA, MCCOLM CEPHAS JR.

New Stronger

R/

PG-13 / 96 mins / Drama, Romance / E, F, J, K, C+

PG-13 / 139 mins / Action, Adventure, Drama / E

Jake Gyllenhaal, Tatiana Maslany, Miranda Richardson

Beatriz at Dinner SALMA HAYEK, JOHN LITHGOW, CONNIE BRITTON, Chloë Sevigny

R/

PG-13 / 126 mins / Action, Adventure, Drama / E, I, G, Es, C+

Alien: Covenant MICHAEL FASSBENDER, KATHERINE WATERSTON

R/

/ 122 mins / Horror, Sci-Fi, Thriller / E, F, J, Es, C+

My Cousin Rachel RACHEL WEISZ, SAM CLAFLIN, HOLLIDAY GRAINGER PG-13 / 106 mins / Drama, Mystery, Romance / E, I, J, C+

American Wrestler: The Wizard WILLIAM FICHTNER, JON VOIGHT, LIA MARIE JOHNSON PG-13 / 117 mins / Drama, Sport / E, C+

Mad Max: Fury Road TOM HARDY, CHARLIZE THERON, NICHOLAS HOULT, Hugh Keays-Byrne R / / 121 mins / Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi / E, F, G, J, C+

The Hustler PAUL NEWMAN, JACKIE GLEASON, PIPER LAURIE, George C. Scott

The Secret Life Of Bees DAKOTA FANNING, JENNIFER HUDSON, QUEEN LATIFAH PG-13 / 114 mins / Drama / E, C+

The Iron Lady MERYL STREEP, JIM BROADBENT, RICHARD E. GRANT

NR / 134 mins / Drama, Sport / E

PG-13 / 105 mins / Biography, Drama / E, F, G, C+

The Duchess KEIRA KNIGHTLEY, RALPH FIENNES, DOMINIC COOPER

Best In Show FRED WILLARD, EUGENE LEVY, CATHERINE O'HARA

PG-13 / 110 mins / Biography, Drama, History / E, F, J, C+

PG-13 / 89 mins / Comedy / E, F, G, I

Juno ELLEN PAGE, MICHAEL CERA, JENNIFER GARNER

I Am Legend WILL SMITH, ALICE BRAGA, CHARLIE TAHAN

PG-13 / 96 mins / Drama, Comedy, Romance / E, F, G, C+

PG-13 / 101 mins / Drama, Horror, Sci-Fi / E, F, G, J, C+

For the complete list of award-winning movies, please refer to your in-flight entertainment system.

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movies

Best of Malaysia

Chinese

korean

hindi

冈仁波齐 / Paths of the Soul YANG PEI, NYIMA ZADUI, TSEWANG DOLKAR

델타 보이즈 / Delta Boys SEUNG-HWAN BAEK, CHOONG-GIL KIM, WOONGBIN LEE NR / 125 mins / Drama, Musical / E+

दग ं ल / Wrestling competition AAMIR KHAN, FATIMA SANA SHAIKH, SAKSHI TANWAR

Miss Prejudice DILIREBA, ZHANG YUNLONG, GAO WEIGUANG

보안관 / The Sheriff in Town JIN-WOONG JO, SEONGGYOON KIM, SUNG-MIN LEE NR / 115 mins / Comedy, Crime / E+

काबि ल / Capable HRITHIK ROSHAN, YAMI GAUTAM, RONIT ROY

NR / 120 mins / Action, Drama, Romance / E+

绑架者 / The Missing BAI BAIHE, STANLEY HUANG, MING DAO

비정규직 특수요원 / Part Time Spy JO CHANG-GEUN, HYUN BAE DONG, CHAE-AH HAN

फि ल ्लौर ी / Phillauri ANUSHKA SHARMA, DILJIT DOSANJH, SURAJ SHARMA

NR / 115 mins / Fiction / E+

NR / 155 mins / Action, Biography, Drama / E+

kids

Dolphin Tale 2 MORGAN FREEMAN, ASHLEY JUDD, NATHAN GAMBLE PG / 101 mins / Drama, Family / E, F, G, J, C+

心理罪 / Guilty of Mind

New Bisik Pada Langit

KUO-CHU CHANG, TIANTIAN FAN, JIAQI FENG

Jalil Hamid, Ummi Nazeera, Beto Kusyairy, Naim Daniel, Erwin Dawson, Fadilah Mansor

NR / 110 mins / Action, Crime, Drama / E+

Wak Selamat does everything he can to send his daughter Siti Hajar to Perth, Australia to further her studies. Things take a turn when Siti gets involved in an accident and Wak has to find a way to visit his daughter who is in a coma.

蕩宼風雲 / God Of War

PG-13 / 110 mins / Drama / M, E+

WENZHUO ZHAO, SAMMO KAM-BO HUNG

傲娇与偏见 / Mr. Pride vs

NR / 104 mins / Romance, Comedy / E+

indonesian

NR / 95 mins / Action, Crime / E+ 非凡任务 / Extraordinary Mission YIHONG DUAN, XUAN HUANG, YUETING LANG

NR / 117 mins / Action, Comedy / E+

보통사람 / Ordinary Person SON HYUN JOO, JANG HYEOK NR /

/ 121 mins / Drama / E+

NR / 120 mins / Action, Crime / E+

Kimchi Untuk Awak AIMAN HAKIM, JANNA NICK, Sharifah Sakinah, EMMA MAEMBONG, Ungku Haris NR / 120 mins / Romance, Comedy / E+

游戏规则 / The Game

Trinity, the Nekad Traveler MAUDY AYUNDA, HAMISH DAUD, RACHEL AMANDA NR / 103 mins / Drama / E+

Changer JA-HYEON CHU, PETER HO

NR / 140 mins / Action, Drama / E+

Labuan Hati NADINE CHANDRAWINATA, KELLY TANDIONO, ULLY TRIANI

La Vie de Château / Chateau JACKY IDO, JEAN-BAPTISTE, TATIANA ROJO, RALPH AMOUSSOU

French / NR / 81 mins / Comedy / E+

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He is a Strategist RJ BALAJI, MADHAN BOB, GAUTHAM KARTHIK

NR / 126 mins / Action, Crime, Drama / E+

கடுகு / Mustard

I Peggiori / Wacky Heroes LINO GUANCIALE, VINCENZO ALFIERI, ANTONELLA ATTILI

Wonderful Family! 2 YÛ AOI, SATOSHI TSUMABUKI, KAZUKO YOSHIYUKI

Italian / NR / 95 mins / Comedy / E+

はらはらなのか。/ Opening Night NANOKA HARA, RENA MATSUI

Plan B: Scheiss auf Plan A / Plan B AYDIN, PHONG GIANG, CHA-LEE YOON

NR / 113 mins / Comedy / E+

NR / 111 mins / Adventure, Comedy, Drama / E+

இவன் தந்திரன் /

GAUTHAM KARTHIK, LALLU, SANA MAKBUL

家族はつらいよ2 / What a

/ 100 mins / Thriller, Horror, Drama / E+

Epic AMANDA SEYFRIED, JOSH HUTCHERSON, BEYONCÉ KNOWLES

PG / 102 mins / Animation, Adventure, Family / E, F, G, J, C+

Ice Age: Collision Course RAY ROMANO, DENIS LEARY, JOHN LEGUIZAMO PG / 94 mins / Animation, Comedy / E, F, G, J, C+

ரங்கூன் / Rangoon

tagalog

NR / 101 mins / Drama, Romance / E+

PG-13 /

NR / 127 mins / Action, Crime, Drama / E+

NR / 114 mins / Action, Comedy/ E+

NR / 101 mins / Drama / E+

Love You to the Stars and Back JULIA BARRETTO, JOSHUA GARCIA, CHERRY PIE PICACHE

रईस / Wealthy RAJ ARJUN, SHUBHAM CHINTAMANI, SHUBHAM TUKARAM

Tamil

光 / Radiance TATSUYA FUJI, MANTARÔ KOICHI, AYAME MISAKI

Lebuhraya Ke Neraka AWIE, KHIR RAHMAN, SHAHZ JASZLE

NR / 130 mins / Comedy, Drama, Fantasy / E+

/ 104 mins / Comedy, Drama / E+

Japanese

U / 109 mins / Drama, History, Sport / E+

G / 100 mins / Animation, Adventure, Family / E, F, G, J, C+

麻煩家族 / What a wonderful family LEE LICHUN, ZHANG WEIXIN R/

Ola Bola J.C. CHEE, LUQMAN HAFIDZ, Saran Kumar, Lim Jian Wen, Mohamad Taufiq, Mark Williams

european

The Polar Express TOM HANKS, CHRIS COPPOLA, MICHAEL JETER

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NR / 128 mins / Action, History / E+

NR /

/ 112 mins / Drama, Musical / E+

German / NR / 104 mins / Action, Adventure / E+

RADHIKA PRASIDHHA, RAJAKUMARAN, BHARATH SRINIVASAN NR / 115 mins / Drama / E+

துருவங்கள் பதினாறு /

16 Extremes RAHMAN, PRAKASH VIJAYARAGHAVAN, SHARATH KUMAR PG / 105 mins / Action, Crime, Drama / E+

Teen Titans: The Judas Contract STUART ALLAN, JAKE T. AUSTIN, TAISSA FARMIGA

PG-13 / 84 mins / Animation, Action, Adventure / E

Charlie and the Chocolate Factory JOHNNY DEPP, FREDDIE HIGHMORE, DAVID KELLY

PG / 115 mins / Adventure, Comedy, Family / E, F, G, J, C+

For the complete list of movies for kids, please refer to your in-flight entertainment system.

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TV programmes

Comedy

Drama

Modern Family S7 ED O'NEILL, SOFÍA VERGARA, JULIE BOWEN 4 Episodes /

Blindspot S2 SULLIVAN STAPLETON, JAIMIE ALEXANDER, ROB BROWN

/ 30 mins each

8 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each

Fresh Off The Boat S3

Randall Park, Constance Wu, Hudson Yang, Ian Chen, Lucille Soong 7 Episodes /

Gotham S3

/ 30 mins each / E

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In episode nine of the third season of this comedy about immigrants living in America, Jessica reveals shocking details about her past during a citizenship interview, while Emery and Evan attempt to take the family’s minivan out for a joyride during their day off from school.

Ben McKenzie, Donal Logue, David Mazouz, Sean Pertwee, Robin Lord Taylor, Camren Bicondova 16 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

Powerless S1 VANESSA HUDGENS, DANNY PUDI, CHRISTINA KIRK

This series tells the story of Detective Gordon’s rise to prominence in Gotham City. In episode 12, Falcone goes after Gordon for his son’s death, while Jerome’s followers plan to bring him back to life.

4 Episodes / 30 mins

The Big Bang Theory S10 JOHNNY GALECKI, JIM PARSONS, KALEY CUOCO

24 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each

Mom S4 ANNA FARIS, ALLISON JANNEY, MIMI KENNEDY

12 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each

CLAWS S1 NIECY NASH, CARRIE PRESTON, JUDY REYES

10 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each

Lethal Weapon S1 DAMON WAYANS, CLAYNE CRAWFORD, KEESHA SHARP 5 Episodes / 60 mins each

Animal Kingdom S1 FINN COLE, AAMYA DEVA KEROLES, ELLEN BARKIN 4 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each

Arrow S5 STEPHEN AMELL, KATIE CASSIDY, DAVID RAMSEY

14 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each

Empire S3 TERRENCE HOWARD, TARAJI P. HENSON

5 Episodes / 60 mins each

Chance S1 HUGH LAURIE, ETHAN SUPLEE 3 Episodes / 60 mins each

Shots Fired S1 SANAA LATHAN, STEPHAN JAMES, STEPHEN MOYER 5 Episodes / 60 mins each

Star S1 JUDE DEMOREST, BRITTANY O'GRADY, RYAN DESTINY 5 Episodes / 60 mins each

2 BROKE GIRLS S6 KAT DENNINGS, BETH BEHRS, GARRETT MORRIS 15 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each

The Grinder S1 ROB LOWE, FRED SAVAGE, MARY ELIZABETH ELLIS 5 Episodes / 30 mins

The Mick S1 KAITLIN OLSON, SOFIA BLACK-D'ELIA, CARLA JIMENEZ, Thomas Barbusca

Containment S1 DAVID GYASI, CHRISTINA MARIE MOSES, CHRIS WOOD 10 Episodes / 60 mins each

Lucifer S2 TOM ELLIS, LAUREN GERMAN, KEVIN ALEJANDRO 5 Episodes / 60 mins each

5 Episodes / 30 mins each

6 Episodes /

7 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each

New Girl S6 ZOOEY DESCHANEL, JAKE JOHNSON, Hannah Simone, MAX GREENFIELD 12 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each

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Last Man Standing S6 TIM ALLEN, NANCY TRAVIS, MOLLY EPHRAIM, Kaitlyn Dever, Hector Elizondo 6 Episodes /

/ 30 mins

5 Episodes /

6 Episodes / 30 mins each

/ 60 mins each

Pretty Little Liars S7 ASHLEY BENSON, LUCY HALE

/ 30 mins each

Trial & Error S1 NICHOLAS D'AGOSTO, JAYMA MAYS, STEVEN BOYER

/ 60 mins each

Scream Queens S2 EMMA ROBERTS, LEA MICHELE, ABIGAIL BRESLIN

It's Always Sunny in Philadelphia S11 CHARLIE DAY, GLENN HOWERTON, Kaitlin Olson, ROB MCELHENNEY, Danny DeVito 4 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each

Supernatural S11 JARED PADALECKI, JENSEN ACKLES, JIM BEAVER

Roadies S1 LUKE WILSON, CARLA GUGINO, IMOGEN POOTS, Rafe Spall 6 Episodes /

Sleepy Hollow S2 NICOLE BEHARIE, TOM MISON, LYNDIE GREENWOOD

Legends Of Tomorrow S1 VICTOR GARBER, CAITY LOTZ BRANDON ROUTH

6 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each

Longmire S5 ROBERT TAYLOR, KATEE SACKHOFF, LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS 5 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each

5 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each

Riverdale S1 K.J. APA, LILI REINHART

5 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each

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TV programmes

Best of Malaysia

Read our feature on Dato' Sudirman Hj Arshad on pages 68-69

BoBoiBoy S3

Nur Fathiah Diaz, Dzubir Mohammed Zakaria, Nur Sarah Alisya Zainal Rashid, Yap Ee Jean

Konsert Kenangan Sudirman 2012

This Malaysian animated series centres on a boy with superpowers who moves to Pulau Rintis to live with his grandfather, Tok Aba. Season 3 begins with BoBoiBoy battling antagonist Ejo Jo, who uses his friends’ powers to go against him.

Malaysian superstars Dato' Siti Nurhaliza, Dato' AC Mizal, Jaclyn Victor, Ziana Zain, Misha Omar and other local entertainers came together to perform songs by the late Dato’ Sudirman Hj Arshad in celebration of the life of the extraordinary performer.

PG / 60 mins / MI

7 episodes / 30 mins each / E /

Hindi

Chinese

Raja Rasoi Aur Andaaz Anokha: Safar Ka Khana

Well Being: Health Code PG / 30 mins /

PG / 30 mins

Yaar Mera Superstar

Documentary (Culture): Whose Traditions

PG / 30 mins

PG / 60 mins

Food Tripping: The Queen's Kitchen

City Story: Timeless Charm of Anping

PG / 30 mins

PG / 30 mins

Chhote Miyan Dhaakad: The game changers are here!

Japanese

PG / 30 mins

PG / 60 mins / E+

Yaar Mera Superstar S2: Akshay Kumar & Bhumi Pednekar PG / 60 mins

Tamil

Sushi Police

SEE It!: Cooking Japanese Food PG / 30 mins / E+

korean Meet the Makers PG / 30 mins / E+

Party People PG / 60 mins

Little Furry 30 mins / E

Ice Age: The Great Egg-Scapade 30 mins / E

Into Jannah

Hadith Open MIC

PG / 30 mins / MI

PG / 30 mins / MI

arabic Ibrahim El Fekki

Jalan Makan Tido PG / 30 mins / MI

Haraman Backpackers

Anbudan DD: Multi-Talented Revathi Visit PG / 30 mins

PG / 30 mins / MI

Perang Jantina Maxi S1

Prisoner Zero

2 episodes / 30 mins each / E

5 episodes / 30 mins each / E

Konti Karat: Dato' Zainal & Dato' Harun PG / 60 mins / MI

PG / 60 mins / MI

PG / 30 mins

Curi Curi Cuti

Adhu Idhu Yedhu: Attu Movie Team Visits

PG / 30 mins / MI

PG / 30 mins

Extreme Roadtrip PG / 60 mins / MI

Syoknya Seoul:

Bobby & Bill 30 mins / E

Wabbit: A Looney Tunes Production

Teen crumpets

Ejen Ali S1

30 mins / E

PG / 30 mins / MI

Sepahtu Reunion

Unplugged: Elly Arifin & Hafiz Suip

Kembara Chef Wan

PG / 60 mins / MI

PG / 30 mins / MI

PG / 30 mins / MI

The House S4

Inspirasi

30 mins each / E 3 episodes / 30 mins each / E /

Namma Ooru Connexion: Trichy Auditions Continues

Kalakka Povadhu Yaaru: Too Funny To Handle PG / 30 mins

Travel Miracles of Nature PG / 30 mins / E

PG / 30 mins / MI

PG / 30 mins / MI

PG / 30 mins / E

PG / 30 mins / E

NATURAL WORLD

SHOWBIZ

FRENCH

sports

Spy in the Wild

Fortunes From Fun

Flavors Of Morocco

Adventure Golf

PG / 60 mins / E

PG / 30 mins / E

PG / 60 mins

PG / 30 mins / E

PG / 5 mins / E

The Kingdom of Manaslu

New World Without Strangers

Robert Doisneau

Golf Getaway at Kauri Cliffs: The Front Nine

SATAY With Rhys Williams

Wild Mexico PG / 60 mins / E

SOUNDSTAGE

PG / 30 mins / E

PG / 60 mins

PG / 30 mins / E

Styleography PG / 30 mins / E

Science & Tech The Lost World of Joseph Banks

PG / 60 mins / E

Special: The Riddle of the Leaning tower PG / 60 mins / E

The Kennedy Curse PG / 60 mins / E

The JFK Assassination PG / 30 mins / E

Tough Trains: Vietnam: The Reunification Express PG / 30 mins / E

MAVCOM

LIFESTYLE Trailblazers PG / 30 mins / E

First Class: Hong Kong PG / 30 mins / E

Cities of the World PG / 30 mins / E

PG / 5 mins / MI, E+ /

Food Stories PG / 30 mins / E

Total Italian Football (Serie A)

PG / 30 mins / E

PG / 30 mins / E

BUSINESS

Brian Brown Trio Live At Upstairs

Managing Asia

The Red Spies Theory

What LFC Means To Me

PG / 60 mins / E

PG / 30 mins / E

PG / 60 mins / E

PG / 60 mins / E

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HISTORY Globe Trekker: Great Historic Sites: The Age of Empire

Unusual Cultures

Pilot Globe Guides

PG / 60 mins / E

PG / 60 mins

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KIDs

RELIGIOUS Di Sebalik Doa

Word Travels

PG / 30 mins / MI

PG / 30 mins / E

Madrasah

Enrich Brand Video

PG / 30 mins / MI

PG / 30 mins / E

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Audio on demand

The hits

MEMORIES

including... Miley Cyrus (above), Superfruit, Jessica Mauboy, Hurts, P!nk, Angus & Julia Stone, Anna Of The North, Fifth Harmony, LCD Soundsystem, Wyclef Jean, ODESZA, A$AP Mob, Kesha, Skinny Living, The Script, Grizzly Bear Gang of Youths, Transviolet

including... Midnight Oil (above), Nena, Liza Minnelli, Harry Nilsson, Groove Armada, Lauryn Hill, Jeff Beck, Michael Jackson, Bic Runga, The Manhattans, George Michael, Earth, Wind & Fire, Kenny Loggins, Carole King, Paul Simon, Barry Manilow, Bob Dylan, Petula Clark

KIDs

classical

including... SpongeBob SquarePants, The New Musical (above), The New Musical, My Little Pony: The Movie, Giggle & Jiggle, Best of Nursery Rhymes, Ab-A Dab-A Dab-A (Party Songs for Children), Friendship Is Magic Collection, Animal Songs and Sounds

including... Yo-Yo Ma (above), Emanuel Ax, Leonidas Kavakos, The Great Luciano Pavarotti, Olga Peretyatko, Khatia Buniatishvili, 2CELLOS, Amy Dickson, Francesco Grillo, West Australian Symphony Orchestra, Asher Fisch, Nicole Car, Australian Haydn Ensemble

world

Malay

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

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

What was it like working on the single with Fredrik Häggstam?

It was great! He’s such a relaxed and comfortable guy. You’d think someone who works with The Chainsmokers and other big guys wouldn’t have the patience for someone like me who didn’t have a lot of experience in the studio, but he was really open to ideas and gave great ones of his own.

What are you working on right now?

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Malaysian artist Nicholas Yung Kit’s (NYK) debut single, FWB (Friends with Benefits) is playing onboard this month on the Chart Toppers radio show.

We catch up with the talented R&B singer for a quick chat.

Your debut single FWB happened very quickly – 30 minutes to write to be precise. Tell us what inspired the song?

FWB is a song about modern dating. People around me (and myself) are having problems with commitment and they want things quick. I had my own personal experience where I wanted to date this great girl but she didn’t want anything long-term; that’s kind of what led to me writing FWB.

I just got back from Sweden to record my EP and a second single, and the songs are currently going back and forth between me and the producers there for revisions. I personally think they’re levels above FWB and I can’t wait for you to hear them. The second single should be out in January.

What are some of your dream collaborations?

Oh, I don’t even know where to start. Frank Ocean, Anderson Paak, DEAN, G-Dragon and Mura Masa to name a few. There are way more.

What is the message you want people to take away from your music?

On a musical level, I want people to be able to relate to the different aspects of a relationship, from start to finish.

Every song on the EP is related to some phase of a relationship, from hooking up to breaking up and getting over it. On a bigger picture, I want people to see that Malaysian musicians are as good as the rest of the world, and that local music should be appreciated.

The MPO Celebrates 25 Years of Sheila Majid Malaysia’s queen of jazz Sheila Majid, backed by the Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, performs greatest hits from her seven timeless albums in celebration of her silver jubilee in the recording industry. Songs in the album include crowd favourites Antara Anyer Dan Jakarta, Sinaran, Lagenda and Warna.

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Jazz

including... Cecile McLorin Salvant, Jack DeJohnette, Larry Grenadier, John Medeski & John Scofield, Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Cameron Graves, Gabin, Bria Skonberg, Hugh Coltman, Flabby, Julia Fordham, Till Bronner, Branford Marsalis Quartet With Kurt Elling, Miles Davis, Sonny Rollins, Stacey Kent, James Brandon Lewis, Jo-Yu Chen, Laura Mvula

indonesian

including... Audy, Rendy Pandugo, Isyana Sarasvati, Astrid, Gita Gutawa, Judika, Sheila On 7, Galih & Ratna

nasyid

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

R&B

(Not available in A350)

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

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Audio on demand + Radio Channels

MANDARIN

hindi

soundtrack (Not available in A350)

Radio Channels

chart toppers

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

Cantonese

Tamil

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

japanese

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

korean

including... Ahn Ye Eun, Year7 Class1, J_ust, Minzy, Soo-Bong Shim, EXID, Jung Dongha & Oh Jun Sung, Crayon Pop, Strongest Deliveryman (Music from the Original TV Series)

Light & Easy (Not available in A350)

including... Boyz II Men, Bob Dylan, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, Mild High Club, Omar Kamal, The Fray, Cliff Richard, The Piano Guys, Barbra Streisand, Gimme Some Lovin', Vincent Niclo, Il Volo, Il Divo, Natalie Imbruglia, Van Morrison, Susan Boyle, Cover Stories: Brandi Carlile Celebrates 10 Years of the Story (An Album to Benefit War Child)

including... Mersal (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack) (above), Kaatru Veliyidai, They've Got The Moves: Suriya, 20 Biggest Hits: Harris Jayaraj, Vol. 1, Summer Acoustic – Tamil, Koditta Idangalai Nirappuga, Tamil Beats, MS. Dhoni: The Untold Story, Thodari, Kollywood

relax

including... Moonlight Cinema (above), War for the Planet of the Apes, Tulip Fever, John Williams & Steven Spielberg: The Ultimate Collection, Veeram - Macbeth, A Street Cat Named Bob, The Girl On The Train, Trolls, Ghostbusters, Walking On Sunshine, Concussion OST

rock

(Only available in A350)

including... David Gilmour (above), Nothing But Thieves, Foo Fighters, Grizzly Bear, Gang of Youths, Cage The Elephant, Public Service Broadcasting, Roger Waters, Manic Street Preachers, Randy California, The Shins, The Fray, Cliff Richard, Jimmy Eat World, Kings Of Leon

playlist

(Not available in A350)

(Only available in A350)

including... Sleep Music (above), Fiona Joy, Sherry Finzer, Yiruma, Yanni, Jennifer Defrayne, Carl Weingarten, Music For The Mind: Classical Music For Your Well-Being, Music to Relax To, Classical Chill, Holistic Yoga

including... Ultra Worldwide Asia: 2017 (above), Moonlight Cinema, Clive Davis: The Soundtrack of Our Lives, Sleep Music, Music For The Mind: Classical Music For Your Well-Being, Music from The American Epic Sessions (Deluxe)

country

(Not available in A350)

including... Luke Combs, Tammy Wynette, Brad Paisley, Rodney Crowell, Nikki Lane, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Ward Thomas, Dolly Parton, Jake Owen, The Highwaymen, Carrie Underwood, Jason Aldean, Willie Nelson

comedy

(Not available in A350)

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

Talk Radio

(Only available in A350)

including... Joan Rivers, Jonathan Winters, Bob Elliott & Ray Goulding, Guy Noble, George Carlin, Bocey

club

(Not available in A350)

including... Groove Armada, Four Tet, Maya Jane Coles, Makoto, Bonobo, DJ Shadow, RAC, Nu:Logic, Leftfield, Roland Tings, Pote, Cosmic Gate, Lisa Stansfield, Lane 8, Shapeshifter NZ, Fred V & Grafix, Boom Jinx, Mirami, DJ Shadow, Kygo

Audio On-Demand segments depend on your aircraft type.

Please refer to your in-flight entertainment system to see which segments are available to you.

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malay favourites including... Insomniacks, Alif Satar, Ifa Raziah featuring Lawa Nie Geng, Fairuz Hussein, Daniel, Man Bai, Audy, Jaz, Karina Salim, Sandhy Sondoro, Soulvibe, Azharina, Sheila Majid, Hafiz Hamidun, Fatin Feat. New Kingz, Hijau Daun, Dafi, Cokelat, Saiful, Aliff Aziz and Mira Filzah

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including... A-Lin (above), Jian Cui, Jeff Chang, Joshua Jin, Jolin Tsai, Luo Tian Yi, J.Sheon, Kit Chan, Wei Jen Yuan, Xue Zhi Qian, Victor Wong, Evan Yo, Ocean Ou, Eric Chou, Eve Ai, Coco Lee, Princess Ai, Lee Hom, Hu Xia

including... Jessica Jade, Chris Brown, Kodaline, Midnight Fusic, Kygo featuring Justin Jesso, Tinashe, P!nk, The Brinks, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike vs.

David Guetta featuring Kiiara, 5 After Midnight, Tabitha Nauser featuring SonaOne, Louis Tomlinson, Rachel Platten, The Chainsmokers, Peking Duk featuring Icona Pop, Tom Walker, Fifth Harmony, Cyrus, Rita Ora, MAGIC!, Stan Walker, AJ x Deno

pop asia including... Chae Soobin, Eagle Pan feat. Xieqing Pan, Sophia Huang, A.C.E, King Gnu, Yukilovey, Ji Younghoon, Real Girls Project, Sid, Mischa Ip, The Lads, Phil Lam, Man With A Mission, MIREI, CoCo Lee featuring Vanness Wu, Jenka, Lee Chi, Alan Kuo, Kousuke Atari featuring Emiri Miyamoto, Sekai No Owari

hindi rhythmS including... A. R. Rahman - Voice Of A Nation, Aamir Khan: Hit Machine, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Machine, Naam Shabana, Jagga Jasoos, Bhoomi, 2 Seater, Jab Harry Met Sejal, Judwaa 2, Mubarakan, Parinda, Jannat 2 (Original Motion Picture Soundtrack), Baadshaho, Noor, Maatr, Raabta, Rangoon, A Gentleman, Simran, Badrinath Ki Dulhania, Gerua

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

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Handset instructions

Getting started For passengers with a seatback personal screen, please refer to the following instructions for use of the remote control. 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.

First & Business Class A380

All passengers B737-800 & A330

Economy Class A380

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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

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4. Reading Light ON/OFF

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5. Channel UP/DOWN

5. 頻道 UP/DOWN

6. Volume UP/Down

6. 音量 UP/DOWN

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7. Brightness UP/DOWN 8. Button Disabled 9. Select/Start* 10. Enter* 11. Game Controls* 12. Audio/Video Controls To Rewind, Play/Pause, Forward and Stop for Audio/Video.

7. 亮度 UP/DOWN 8. 呼叫乘務員/取消 9. 選擇/開始* 10. 確認* 11. 遊戲控制* 12.

4. 読書用ライトON/OFF 5. チャンネルUP/DOWN 6. 音声ボリュームUP/DOWN 7. 明るさUP/DOWN 8. 乗務員呼び出し/取消 9. 選択/スタート* 10. 入力* 11. ゲームコントロール* 12.

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Seen+Heard

Transforming Terengganu

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(From left) Terengganu Chief Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Razif Abd Rahman, Pemandu Associates President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Seri Idris Jala and Executive Vice President Datuk Dr Amin Khan at the launch of the Terengganu Tourism Master Plan 2018-2025. Jointly formulated by the Terengganu state government and Pemandu, the masterplan aims to transform the state from an oil and gas-based economy into a world-class tourist destination.

Store Reopening Members of the Ferragamo family, Ferruccio (far left) and James (second from right), with Hong Kong celebrity Chilam Cheung, South Korean actress and singer YoonA, and Salvatore Ferragamo Chief Executive Officer Eraldo Poletto at the reopening of the brand’s flagship store on Canton Road, Hong Kong.

Pampering Experience

Reinforcing Presence

Award-winning Malaysian designer Melinda Looi (second from right) poses with guests at the recent Melinda Looi Fashion Suites event, held at the Astoria Sales Gallery in Kuala Lumpur. The by-invitation-only event saw her friends and supporters, which included VIPs, celebrities, media and influencers, treated to a hand-curated range of products and activities, from massages to make-up services, mini fashion shows and one-on-one sessions with the designer herself.

(From left) The Swatch Group Malaysia & Singapore Country Manager Jose De Cardoso, Longines Vice President and Head of International Sales Charles Villoz, Longines Ambassador of Elegance Chi-Ling Lin, Suria KLCC Chief Executive Officer Andrew Brien and Longines Malaysia Brand Manager Ooi Say Yew at the grand opening of Longines’ boutique store at Suria KLCC.

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