Going Places June 2018

June 2018

Adventure and food in sunny Brisbane, Australia

MY Guide to Moscow ■ Eid celebrations around the world ■ Kandy, Sri Lanka in pictures

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2018 FIFA World Cup preview ■ Hands on with KakiDIY ■ PNB Perdana Hotel ■ Gawai Festival

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Contents EXPLORE | Brisbane 36

BRISBANE MARKETING

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Adventure awaits in the river city

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FROM THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

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Our exclusive digital content

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EDITOR’S NOTE

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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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Our in-flight movie recommendations

Moscow, Russia

Events taking place this month

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

What to see in the art world this month

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PHOTOBOOK 46 Kandy, Sri Lanka

FASHION + ACCESSORIES 72

EXPLORE | Eid 42

How Muslims around the world celebrate the festival

Features CHEF’S CUT

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EXPLORE | KakiDIY

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WARISAN

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MALAYSIAN ICON

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THE CURE

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Oliver Lopez of Resorts World Genting Promoting a Do-It-Yourself culture Perayaan Hari Gawai The late footballer Peter Rajah Lotions, potions, spas and more

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Russia hosts the world’s biggest sporting event this month

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SEEN + HEARD

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Your in-flight entertainment guide Events in Malaysia and around the world

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The globetrotter’s styling guide

Inside Malaysia Airlines NEWS

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SAFETY + SERVICE INFO 79 WHERE WE FLY

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IN PROFILE 34

GIZMOS + GADGETS 71 Cool gadgets in focus this month

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They say the best way to overcome your fears is by facing them, so we’ve listed five extraordinary places where one can conquer acrophobia in the most adventurous way possible – be it walking over a glass-bottomed bridge or doing an obstacle course on the edge of a 65-storey building.

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Hotels & Experiences With Serious Eco-Creds Who says you can’t give back while on holiday? As demand increases for holidays that promote environmentally conscious and sustainable travel across the globe, here are some of the world’s leading eco-hotels and philanthropic experiences, where guests can travel and gain insight into work by charities and non-governmental organisations.

Scenic Spots To Catch An Indonesian Sunrise Author Jo Walton once said, “There’s a sunrise and a sunset every single day, and they’re absolutely free.

Don’t miss so many of them.”

We absolutely agree as nothing beats the sight of the morning rays slowly engulfing the world in magnificent amber light. Indonesia, with its beautiful peaks and ancient temples, has some of the world’s prime spots that are worth waking up early for.

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FROM THE COMMANDER-IN-CHIEF

Dear Guests, It is my pleasure to welcome you onboard.

We have reached the middle of the year in no time, and June looks to be an exciting month for football enthusiasts as the 2018 FIFA World Cup kicks off in Russia. Thirty-two countries will be competing, and the next few weeks are set to be a busy month for airlines around the world as they transport millions of fans across continents. I hope that no matter which team we are rooting for, the spirit of sportsmanship remains strong amongst all of us.

This month is also special for Muslims worldwide as we celebrate Eid al-Fitr, a religious holiday that marks the end of Ramadan, the Islamic holy month of fasting. This festive occasion is celebrated hugely in Malaysia, together with people of other races and religions.

As Malaysia is a diverse multiracial country, most festivals are celebrated by the different ethnicities who live peacefully together.

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If you happen to be in Malaysia around this time, you will not miss the tradition of “open houses” being hosted, both in big cities and the countryside. If your visit is in the earlier part of June, you may visit Malaysia Airlines’ three Golden Lounges at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport for a special buka puasa (breaking of fast) feast of traditional dishes, including bubur lambuk, kuih Melayu and teh tarik. There will be a special station set up with buka puasa food items for travellers to take with them to their boarding gates.

Malaysia Airlines also starts flying to Brisbane again this month.

With strong support from Tourism Australia and Queensland, we are happy to be returning to Brisbane, offering convenient connections on Malaysia Airlines’ global network. Brisbane is strategically placed in close proximity to many of Queensland’s tourist destinations, which will facilitate our growth plans focusing on key business and leisure cities.

Izham Ismail

Group Chief Executive Officer Malaysia Airlines Berhad

Malaysia Airlines will fly into Brisbane four times weekly using the Airbus 330-300 aircraft with up to 290 seats. We invite guests to grab our best deals, not just to Brisbane but also to the other Australian cities we fly into, namely Perth, Sydney, Melbourne and Adelaide.

By now you may have already seen Malaysia Airlines’ latest video on our branding campaign. With the tagline “Malaysian Hospitality Begins With Us”, we are taking our service to a new level of excellence. Malaysian Hospitality encompasses all aspects of the customer experience, from browsing our website or apps online to checking in or lounging on-ground, to enjoying our service and offerings onboard. The brand video demonstrates that, and we hope you like the many faces of our staff and Malaysians in various scenes depicting the true meaning of hospitality.

I wish you a great journey with Malaysia Airlines always and a wonderful visit or stopover in Malaysia. ■

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Editor’s Note

look at how Muslims in five countries – China, Tunisia, Bosnia and Herzegovina, United Kingdom and Malaysia – celebrate the festival in their own unique ways.

On the same note, for the past two years during Syawal, I have written about my childhood neighbour, a large Muslim family in Segamat, Johor, and how they celebrated Eid. I had lost touch with the family after we moved out of our government quarters.

Miraculously last year, more than one passenger read my note and alerted some of the family members, reuniting me with them.

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Julie Goh Editor

As I write this note, my beloved country Malaysia is at the cusp of a new beginning. We have just concluded our 14th general elections and a new coalition has been swept into power, signaling that change is possible if we remain determined and persistent.

Muslims around the world will welcome the new month of Syawal this month with the festival of Eid. Eid al-Fitr marks the end of Ramadan, the holiest month in the Islamic calendar when followers observe extreme abstinence, including dawn-to-dusk fasting; increase their prayers to Allah; and practise acts of charity, amongst others. But with nearly two million Muslims around the world, celebrations will vary according to the local customs. In our story, ‘Eid Around The World’, writer Tharik Hussain takes a

It is heartwarming to know how far airlines have come to connect people around the world. These days, it is not unusual to fly halfway around the world to see a loved one or to attend the concert of a favourite band. Soon, residents in Brisbane, Australia will be able to visit family and friends living in Malaysia and vice versa with the reinstatement of direct flights to the heart and capital of Queensland, Australia. The four times weekly service will begin on 6 June. In our cover story this month, Brisbane resident, Jennifer Johnston, gives us a tour of the city’s creative spaces, trendy restaurants, man-made beaches and botanic gardens. If you have not visited, it’s time to plan a trip!

For fans of the beautiful game, the four-year wait for the 2018 FIFA World Cup will soon come to an end. Russia, the world’s largest country by landmass, will be hosting the tournament for the first time from 14 June to 15 July. Our curtain raiser written by Bill Edgar gives a preview of the event, from the national teams to watch to fixtures and facts and figures from past tournaments. And since the opening and final matches will be played out in Moscow’s Luzhniki Stadium, we’ve put together an essential guide of the must-visit places, restaurants and things to do in the Russian capital in our MY Guide section. We hope you find it useful.

To all our Muslim readers, we wish you a happy and peaceful Eid. Selamat Hari Raya, Maaf Zahir dan Batin. ■

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Adventure and food in sunny Brisbane, Australia

MY Guide to Moscow ■ Eid celebrations around the world ■ Kandy, Sri Lanka in pictures

2018 FIFA World Cup preview ■ Hands on with KakiDIY ■ PNB Perdana Hotels ■ Gawai Festival

On The Cover The best way to see Brisbane is to take a kayak down the Brisbane river. Read about other activities and attractions in the city and beyond on pages 36-41.

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Letter Of The Month Saya adalah pelanggan Malaysia Airlines yang sering menggunakan perkhidmatan penerbangan dari KLIA ke Kuching, Sibu, Bintulu, Kota Kinabalu dan Sandakan. E-mel ini saya nukilkan semasa saya dalam penerbangan MH2611 dari Kota Kinabalu ke KLIA pada 14 March. Antara perkara pertama yang saya sering lakukan di dalam penerbangan pastinya mendapatkan majalah Going Places sebagai bacaan. Boleh saya katakan majalah yang cukup berinformasi, topik yang segar dan cukup berwarna-warni. Terbitan March 2018 pada ruangan Warisan yang bertajuk ‘Regatta Lepa, Legasi Etnik Bajau’ ditulis dengan ringkas, padat dan menarik. Satu inisiatif yang harus dipuji dengan mengetengahkan etnik dan kaum minoriti di Malaysia. Moga Going Places terus berkarya sambil menonjolkan budaya masyarakat Malaysia untuk tatapan pelanggan Malaysia Airlines di seluruh dunia. Tahniah!

EDITOR JULIE GOH julie.goh@spafax.com SENIOR WRITER ERIS CHOO eris.choo@spafax.com

ART DIRECTOR EURIC LIEW euric.liew@spafax.com

JUNIOR WRITER CHELSEA WILLIAM chelsea.william@spafax.com

GRAPHIC DESIGNER NURFARAHIN KAMARUDIN nurfarahin.kamarudin@spafax.com

CONTRIBUTORS ADLINA AZHARUDDIN, EMILY SHEELA KOSHY, BERNIE LIM SHAMSUL KHAN @ K K LARKHAN MOHD, PY CHEONG, GEORGINA YATES, JOHN LIM, VENETIA DE SILVA

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I recently travelled with Malaysia Airlines to Phuket for a quick holiday. As always, the moment I fastened my seat belt, I immediately grabbed a copy of Going Places to browse through the articles. I was instantly drawn to your photobook on Jiufen, Taiwan and was promptly spirited away to memories of my vacation to this charming old town a few months back. I thoroughly enjoyed the photos because they told a story: one that I made myself and enjoyed, and one that is able to connect with travellers who have been to this historic town. Who knows, as I reminisced about my adventures in Taiwan, someone somewhere is writing about my new adventure in Phuket in a future edition of Going Places. My thanks to the team at Going Places. I was able to relive great memories of my travels to Jiufen, in colour! Looking forward to seeing other great works ahead.

CLARK KENDRICK GO, Nara, Japan

My association with Malaysia Airlines started about 15 years ago when I had my first flight experience to Adelaide to embark on my student life journey. I have never experienced any difficulty or grief be it during booking, boarding and especially during flight time since then. I was away in the U.K. for almost four years recently and was impressed with how the airline has managed to turn around the overall MH branding and flight experience. I was really impressed with Going Places, particularly the Travel Concierge segment. One of the best compared to other major in-flight magazines that I’ve seen during my work stint in Europe. One suggestion from me would be to share event updates for the following month rather than the current month in the Travel Concierge segment. By doing this, you can prompt more last-minute travellers, like me, to make the trip to attend the events. Or you can take a 40-60 approach, 40 percent for the current month and 60 percent for upcoming events.

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Every day, USD120 million (RM473 million) in cash is removed from circulation and destroyed by the Los Angeles branch of the Federal Reserve. A recently paroled criminal and his motley crew of bank robbers are planning to stage the ultimate heist at the Federal Reserve Bank and it is up to the LA County Sheriff’s Department to stop them.

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Vikram is a righteous police officer who is determined to capture Vedha, a notorious gangster in North Chennai. Both men have very distinct ideologies in life, with Vikram seeing everything as black and white and Vedha trying to convince him otherwise.

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

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Travel Concierge

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

Childhood Memories It’s fun for all the family as Disney On Ice celebrates ‘100 Years of Magic’, bringing to life some of its most beloved characters in a spectacular showcase of ice skating and song. Led by Mickey Mouse, the ensemble will feature a parade of characters including Minnie Mouse, Donald Duck and Goofy, as well as those from iconic cartoons and animations like Toy Story, Finding Nemo, The Lion King, Aladdin and more. New members of the Disney family, including princesses Anna and Elsa from Frozen, will also be taking to the stage, making the show a truly enjoyable event for all ages.

When: 15-17 June | Where: Perth Arena, Perth, Australia pertharena.com.au/Events/Disney_On_Ice

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All About Film

Divine Celebration

The Sydney Film Festival returns for its 65th year for 12 days and nights of inspiring and entertaining premieres, talks and parties.

Be among the first to watch more than 250 films such as The Kindergarten Teacher starring Oscar nominee Maggie Gyllenhaal and Golden Globe winner Gael Garcia Bernal, The Breaker Upperers, Samui Song, A Murder in Mansfield and others not usually shown at regular cinemas. At the stunning Opening Night Gala after-party, expect to rub shoulders with international stars as you wine and dine the night away. Beyond film screenings, festivalgoers can also enjoy exclusive promotions at some of Sydney’s favourite restaurants.

Travel back in time to the Edo Period at Sanno Matsuri, one of Japan’s three largest festivals, as you venture through the heart of Tokyo, passing through Tokyo Station, Ginza and the Diet Building with a parade of 300 people dressed in ancient costumes. There is plenty to experience, such as flower displays arranged in a style known as Ikebana and special seatings in the shrine garden to savour Japanese tea. There is even a purification ceremony, where devotees walk through a large ring made of thatch while holding a doll acting as a ‘substitute’ for one’s sins.

When: 6-17 June Where: Across greater Sydney, Australia

When: 7-17 June Where: Hie Shrine, Tokyo, Japan

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Enduring Tradition Observed in various parts of the world, the Dragon Boat Festival is a cultural celebration that falls on the fifth day of the fifth month in the Chinese lunar calendar. Legend has it that Qu Yuan, a minister in ancient China, was slandered by jealous government officials and banished by the emperor. Disappointed, he drowned himself in the river, giving birth to the practice of dragon boat races to commemorate the death of the good minister. In Shanghai, boats are rowed down Wusong River in a colourful, vibrant display, and visitors can check out numerous ground events such as parades, games and dances. Don’t miss out on trying zongzi, a traditional rice dumpling made specially for the occasion.

When: 16-18 June Where: China and parts of the world with a Chinese diaspora

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Powerhouse Performance Catch Grammy Award-winning artist Taylor Swift as she takes Wembley Stadium by storm as part of her Reputation Stadium Tour.

The pop star is expected to serenade concertgoers with songs from her latest album, Reputation, along with some of her older signature tracks. Known for her amazing stage presence and incredibly engaging and fun live concerts, Swift will be joined by special guests, Cuban-American pop singer Camila Cabello and British singersongwriter Charli XCX, who will be the opening acts for the concert.

When: 22-23 June Where: Wembley Stadium, London, U.K. ticketmaster.co.uk

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Australian Inspired Tucked in a bustling corner of Bangsar in Kuala Lumpur is Upperhouse Kitchen and Dessert Bar, an Australian-inspired café making the waves with its delectable desserts. Its bright and cheerful atmosphere immediately puts patrons at ease, while artsy wall murals and cosy nooks make for perfect Instagram fodder. Kick the meal off with savoury dishes such as creamy crab bisque, lamb stew and chicken aglio olio. Then, indulge in sweet bestsellers including the mille-feuille, crepe suzette and Textures of Chocolate – a deconstructed plate made with 70 percent Callebaut chocolate, chocolate cake, honeycomb, raspberry gel and burnt honey ice cream. To wash it down, opt for a healthy kombucha, made from fermented black tea. If you’re lucky on your visit, a freshly made batch of chocolates awaits. facebook.com/upperhousebangsarkl

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Get Ginned Up Kuala Lumpur’s cool hangout spot, APW, recently welcomed Grano Pasta Bar to its line-up of impressive restaurants and cafés. With the kitchen helmed by chef Meg Lee – who also oversees the adjacent Proof Pizza + Wine – Grano specialises in fresh pasta produced with a Piedmontese-made La Monferrina machine. First-timers should try the creste di gallo, a short pasta shaped like a rooster's comb, served with spicy Calabrian nduja pork sausage, capers, pearl onions and cherry tomatoes, or the ravioli stuffed with cured duck breast, mixed mushrooms and ricotta in tomato saffron broth. If it’s seafood you want, go for the spaghetti alla chitarra made with cuttlefish roe, prawns, smoked salmon, fennel and peppercorns.

Unwind after a long day during Gin O’Clock at The Majestic Malacca. Held every Friday and Saturday between 5 pm and 8 pm, this weekly event features an interactive gin cart where fans can make their own gin-based cocktails using the recipe cards provided.

“Thanks to small independent distillers coupled with the revival of the cocktail scene both domestically and abroad, gin has entered its second wave of popularity. Consumers are thirsty for new and different interpretations of this beloved spirit,” said the hotel’s VP of Marketing, Geraldine Dreiser. The recipes were created by CK Kho (above), the bartender-owner of KL-based gin bar Pahit, using local ingredients to give a Malaccan twist to otherwise classic gin cocktails.

Among the recipes on the cards are Malacca Collin, Celery Gimlet and a Pandan-infused Gin & Tonic.

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A Kingsleys Feast

Red Tail Bar by Zouk has opened its doors at Genting Sky Avenue, bringing to guests a fun, new-style gaming bar, designed to be a millennial magnet whilst appealing to patrons of all ages. Spanning close to 400 square metres, the space is able to accommodate up to 150 guests, with a chic and sophisticated interior that makes the perfect setting for pre-club drinks and group celebrations. Enjoy exciting cocktails and drinks from the Beer Bar and Tiki Bar, whilst indulging in games like Beer Pong, Giant Jenga, Limbo, darts and pool. Alternatively, catch competitions or go head-to-head with players across the world in exciting, real-time e-gaming tournaments.

Kick back and relax to cool live music, or admire bespoke art pieces, graffiti art and handcrafted sculptures by up-and-coming local talents. RedTail offers unique concoctions and dishes such as the sour plum shot, a bestseller at Zouk Singapore.

Sydney-based restaurant Kingsleys has unveiled a new look, as well as a sharing-style charcoal menu created by head chef Lars Svensson. The 250-seat restaurant on Woolloomooloo’s finger wharf was remodelled to be light and spacious, featuring a luxurious mix of soft leather, blue-stained timber and stone to reflect the restaurant’s waterfront setting. On the menu are new seafood dishes like the Morton Bay bug salad, New Zealand king salmon sashimi, fried Yamba king prawns and Queensland mud crab. Meat lovers can savour three sharing-style dishes from the Josper charcoal oven: a 800g wagyu rib on the bone served with chimichurri, 1kg Victorian lamb shoulder with a Spanish romesco sauce, and 1.2kg barbecued Riverine grain-fed short ribs. The steak menu remains extensive as ever, with cuts that range from a petite 180g eye fillet to the monstersized 800g Darling Downs F1 marble score 6+ Wagyu rib on the bone.

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Special Feature

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Malaysia, Rediscovered

DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru

DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka

Be a tourist in your own country to discover hidden gems right in your own backyard with DoubleTree Hotels and Resorts. Starting from Penang in the north and down south to Johor, follow the trail for a blend of genuine hospitality, family-friendly facilities, holistic dining experiences and more.

In Penang, where street food, beautiful beaches and a colourful arts and culture scene meet, set up base at DoubleTree Resort by Hilton Penang, the island’s first DoubleTree resort. With 316 luxurious guest rooms, it’s an ideal launch pad for travellers. Complimentary shuttle services are available to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of George Town, renowned for its old-world charm and stunning colonial era architecture. Pay a visit to the TeddyVille Museum, situated within the resort’s premises, to learn Malaysian history as told through elaborate sets featuring teddy bears both large and small.

DoubleTree by Hilton Kuala Lumpur welcomes guests to the capital city of Kuala Lumpur with the brand’s signature warm cookie. Connected to The Intermark office and shopping developments, the hotel is a mere 10 minutes away from Petronas Twin Towers and Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre.

Fitness enthusiasts can enjoy facilities such as an outdoor saltwater pool and 24-hour fitness centre, while foodies can head to the hotel’s signature restaurant, Makan Kitchen, for authentic Malaysian fare.

Discover the rich culture and history of the UNESCO World Heritage Site of Melaka, with a stay at DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka. Boasting 273 guestrooms, including 27 suites and a Presidential Suite, the hotel is close to famous attractions, such as Jonker Street, heritage buildings at Red Square and St Paul’s Hill. Designed to appeal to families, the hotel has a Kid’s Club and offers the option to connect up to four guestrooms with a shared private

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hallway. Indulge in local and international favourites at Makan Kitchen, Italian cuisine at Tosca, as well as drinks and light snacks at Axis Lounge.

Turn your sights down south to Johor, where DoubleTree by Hilton Johor Bahru awaits with a contemporary design, overlooking the city and the Straits of Johor. It offers easy access to the KOMTAR JBCC shopping mall and Sultan Abu Bakar Mosque, which features splendid Victorian and Moorish architecture. The hotel is minutes away from the Singapore Causeway and attractions such as the Johor Zoo, City Square, and Legoland Malaysia. Keen golfers will appreciate the hotel’s close proximity to the beautiful Daiman 18 Golf Club, while an hour’s drive will take travellers to the picturesque Kota Tinggi Waterfall. ■ news.doubletree.com

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Sustainable Hotel Nestled in the heart of Singapore’s Chinatown, where business, socialising and nightlife meet, is the newly opened Six Senses Duxton, a hotel that takes pride in being sustainable and focused on the community. Its convenient location makes it the perfect base for travellers to explore some of the country’s most popular attractions, such as the National Museum of Singapore and the Buddha Tooth Relic Temple. The hotel offers 25 guestrooms and 24 suites, each with its own unique design so that no two rooms are the same, equipped with amenities such as complimentary Wi-Fi, minibar and toiletries by The Organic Pharmacy. Take time to visit the hotel’s modern Chinese restaurant, Yellow Pot, which serves up contemporary twists to traditional recipes, or stop by the adjacent bar to relax and unwind over cocktails. sixsenses.com/hotels/duxton/destination

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Malaysia

Historical Heritage Located in the heart of Hatten City, DoubleTree by Hilton Melaka boasts 273 stylish and spacious guest rooms, including 27 suites and a Presidential Suite. With the hotel so close to the UNESCO World Heritage Site of old Melaka, it is the ideal launch pad for travellers looking to experience the city’s delicacies and heritage, as well as famous attractions such as Red Square, St Paul’s Hill and Jonker Street. Recreational options include an outdoor infinity pool and fitness centre. Guests will never be famished as the hotel has three restaurants offering local and international favourites at Makan Kitchen, Italian cuisine at Tosca, and drinks and light snacks at Axis Lounge. For meetings and events, there are five meeting rooms, a boardroom and an 800-square-metre ballroom that can accommodate up to 1,100 guests.

Get a taste of how it feels to be royalty at the JW Marriott Jaipur Resort and Spa. Inspired by the regal palaces of Rajasthan, the resort has 200 luxurious rooms, villas and suites, with designs that feature grand arches and intricate jaali metalwork. When it comes to dining, be spoilt for choice with five in-house restaurants to choose from. Those wanting to stay active while travelling can frequent the fitness centre and all-weather outdoor pool, while guests seeking relaxation can visit the spa for personalised consultation and treatments using natural local produce. Keep the young ones entertained at the exclusive Kids Club, where there are plenty of activities set up for them.

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Soar high above the city with a stay at the Signiel Seoul, located within Lotte World Tower, the sixth tallest building in the world.

The harmonious blend of Eastern and Western influences in its design makes for aesthetically pleasing rooms and suites, paired with spectacular skyline views. Delight the taste buds at any of the hotel’s four restaurants, or enjoy contemporary menus whilst sipping on a drink at the largest champagne bar in Asia, Bar 81. The hotel’s exceptional spa is a must-visit, as is the fitness centre and a swimming pool for those who want to stay active even on their travels.

Fortitude Valley in Brisbane is home to Alex Perry Hotel & Apartments, the brainchild of Australian fashion icon Alex Perry.

Travellers will be treated to boutique-style accommodation that is both unique and comfortable, with five types of rooms available, each with fully equipped kitchens and dining areas. Everything needed for a convenient, hassle-free stay is included, from inroom laundry and ironing facilities to bathrooms with exclusive toiletries and amenities. Enjoy a host of other facilities such as a rooftop recreation area, outdoor heated swimming pool, BBQ area, sundeck and a gymnasium.

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Exhibitions, News+Reviews

Teenage Kicks The National Gallery Victoria in Australia is proud to host its annual ‘Top Arts’ exhibition, a show that curates the finest work from art students across Victoria. The 2018 instalment features a vibrant collection of work from young talented artists in a variety of mediums, from sculpture to photography and oil painting to textiles. ‘Top Arts’ also invites audiences to browse the students’ sketchbooks, shedding light on their creative methods and inspiring other young artists in the process.

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Picture This

Upcoming Malaysian artist Ethen Ng will participate in the ‘Tropical Fruit Fiesta’ group exhibition, in conjunction with Penang’s Durian Festival. Ng is best known for the sculpted horns in his ‘Batik Series’.

The intricate motifs adorn and enhance the beauty and majestic power of the animals he chooses for his paintings. In contrast, and for the upcoming group exhibition, Ng will feature smaller animals interacting with tropical fruits. Expect the influence of the ‘Batik Series’ carvings to feature in unusual ways.

Photo Basel, a recently established show dedicated to photographic arts, takes place during the annual Art Basel contemporary art fair in Switzerland. The Volkshaus, situated in the heart of the city, will host 35 exhibitors from emerging and reputable galleries. Curator Daniel Blochwitz, who has joined the fair this year, says: “My motivations to join Photo Basel as curator were the undeniable potential of such a fair, the further impact this could have on photography as a collectable art and the way it can help to highlight significant artists.”

To reinforce the value of photography, Photo Basel this year presents a new section ‘Master Cabinet: Pivotal Moments’, dedicated to iconic images taken throughout the years.

When: 10 June-7 July Where: The Art Gallery, Penang

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Sacred City Coming Of Age If you’re visiting Berlin, be sure to catch photographer Frank Thiel’s exhibition at the Blain Southern Gallery. ‘Quinceañeras’ marks Thiel’s first return to portrait photography in over 20 years. Examining the ‘Quince’ tradition in Cuba, a lavish turning of age ceremony for 15-yearold girls, Thiel pictures young women in decadent outfits, standing in front of decaying buildings and closed shops. Contrasting the women with their environment, Thiel’s series explores a feeling of uncertainty for the future shared by the nation and by the individuals pictured.

The ancient civilisation of Angkor left behind a lasting architectural and artistic legacy, with the Angkor site in Cambodia a UNESCO World Heritage site. However, until the 19th century, the site was relatively unknown to the outside world. The Asian Civilisations Museum in Singapore has teamed up with the Guimet Museum in Paris to present ‘Angkor: Exploring Cambodia’s Sacred City. Masterpieces of the Musee national des arts asiatiques-Guimet’. Rare Khmer sculptures, memorabilia and photographs from the Western world’s first encounters with the city will be on display, alongside a rich programme of talks relating to Angkor and current Cambodian culture.

The exhibition is part of the Voilah! French Festival Singapore 2018.

When: Until 23 June Where: Blain Southern Berlin, Potsdamer Straße 77–87, (Mercator Höfe) 10785 Berlin, Germany

When: Until 22 July Where: Asian Civilisations Museum, Singapore

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I went to Disneyland back in the 1980s.

The spirit of the self-proclaimed “Happiest place on earth” had gripped my friends and me long before our arrival. We were so excited that we had run very far from our car before we realised that none of us had even closed the doors. It was a thrill to see my childhood hero Donald Duck but I was too shy to approach him and ask him the important question: how come he never wears any trousers but when he gets out of the shower he always wraps a towel around himself? What’s that about?

When I visited Disneyland, its rides were in the process of being changed from the oldfashioned and mechanically driven to the more hi-tech flight simulators with front projection that make you feel like you’re actually flying.

Therefore, the queue for ‘Mission to Mars’ was very short because, we discovered, it was very old. I was overwhelmed with excitement as the voice counted down to our lift-off on our epic journey to the Red Planet. But the old-fashioned ride could only simulate the intense pull of a lift-off by popping our seats downwards. I saw everyone in the room look at their seats and ask, “What just happened?” If that’s how you get to Mars, then I don’t think I want to go.

Disneyland is fun but it is the ultimate tourist trap. Once they got us inside, we could only spend our Disney Dollars on Disney food. They hold you hostage with their promise of neverending happiness and if you have children, then Disney has willing accomplices because kids never want to leave the Magic Kingdom. After a few hours, we felt drained by the constant heightened state of happiness. It makes you delirious and I was getting worried about myself when I started finding Cinderella’s mice friends a bit too attractive (I knew I didn’t have a chance with Cinderella herself). We decided to leave and search for something more “real”.

But what is real and authentic in the age of mass tourism? As tourists we are always being funnelled into places that promise the genuine local experience but which the locals have actually long since stopped visiting themselves. As a famous military leader once said, “It’s a trap!”

I visited a tourist trap recently in Thailand.

Thailand is the world’s second most popular tourist destination (after France) and it’s not surprising because they do tourism very well.

Thais don’t feel the need to educate their visitors and instead they enable tourists to have the experience they want. The Bangkok floating markets are justly famous because buying delicious food from a boat is surely the most picturesque way to go shopping, but with the advent of cars and supermarkets, Thais no longer need the inconvenience of going to the shops on a boat. So a facsimile of the floating market has been built 100 kilometres outside Bangkok for the tourists. A mere 15 years ago, the floating markets were still a genuinely viable part of Bangkok life, but now, they’re a reminder of how far we have come and how much we have lost. It’s still fun in its own way but would I visit a floating market if we had one in KL? Probably not. Where got air-con?

Mass tourism and the tourist trap feel like they must be exclusive to our modern age with its easy Internet booking and affordable flights. But visitors to 17th-century Venice complained that the island had too many tourists, so perhaps the problem has always existed.

In Thailand, while on our way to the floating market, we stopped at the Maeklong Railway Market. Crammed along both sides of the railway track were the fruits and meats of a market. The freshly butchered chicken was a tell-tale sign that this was a market for the locals because what kind of tourist buys fresh meat? And then the stall owners pulled their goods and sunshades back and the 9 am train to Bangkok edged slowly past. I had seen this before on the Internet but assumed that it no longer existed. The delicious and amazingly cheap bowl of noodles was an added bonus.

I don’t know how much longer the Maeklong Railway Market will survive (there is a supermarket nearby) but seeing it reminded me that gems can still be found while on holiday.

Not everything can be a Disneyland promising constant happiness but real people continue to live real lives and we can find delightful moments if we’re lucky. Mostly, I was reminded that it’s not the destination that matters, it’s the journey. ■

I don’t know how much longer the Maeklong Railway Market will survive (there is a supermarket nearby) but seeing it reminded me that gems can still be found while on holiday.

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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MY GUIDE | Moscow, Russia

Moscow On The Move The Russian capital is rich in history and bursting with contemporary artistry and innovation.

Words Mara Vorhees | Illustration Josephine Skapare | Art Direction Euric Liew

GETTING AROUND Go Metro The massive Moscow Metro is not only an efficient form of transportation, it’s also an impressive artistic and historical display. Metro stations are decked out with marble columns, mosaics and bronze statues celebrating Soviet history and culture. The trains are frequent and speedy, costing only RUB55 (USD0.89/ RM3.50) per ride. goingplacesmagazine.com | 32 | June 2018

Apps & Maps The most popular mobile phone app for ordering taxis is Yandex.

Taxi, which is easy to use with its interface in English. Lonely Planet’s Guides app provides detailed maps and professional reviews of museums, restaurants, bars, and historic sites.

Local Yokel Get a local perspective when you sign up for a walking tour with Moscow Greeter, a network of English-speaking volunteers who are keen to share the best of their city.

HEART OF MOSCOW Red Square The centrepiece of Moscow is this expansive area of cobblestones, with majestic buildings all around.

Ogle the iconic St Basil’s Cathedral, with its intricate brickwork and multi-coloured domes. Pay your respects to the founder of the Soviet state at Lenin’s Mausoleum or do a spot of shopping in GUM, the former State Department Store, which is now a fancy shopping mall.

Fortress With The Mostest

Malaysia Airlines flies twice daily from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Heathrow (LHR), London. From LHR, connect to Moscow’s Domodedovo Airport (DME) via a oneworld partner airline

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The red-brick Kremlin is the founding site of Moscow and the seat of power for most of Russian history. Inside, gold-domed churches and plush palaces contain holy icons and royal tombs, while the Arsenal Museum is crammed with Imperial treasures. On the

way out, stroll through Alexander Garden and catch the changing of the guard (hourly) at the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier.

Wild Urbanism Moscow’s newest attraction is Zaryadye Park on the banks of the Moscow River. A walk through the park might traverse all four of Russia’s climate zones – forest, steppe, tundra and wetlands – all within a few blocks of Red Square. Don’t miss the innovative multimedia exhibits and ethereal ice sculpture gallery.

CULTURAL CLASSICS Lords Of The Dance Moscow is renowned for its classical performing arts, especially opera and ballet. And no company is more celebrated than the Bolshoi Theatre. Top tip: You can see equally ravishing performances – sometimes for significantly lower prices – at other theatres around town such as the State Kremlin Palace or Stanislavsky NemirovichDanchenko Music Theatre.

Art Museums Art lovers can choose between two massive museums showing off extensive collections of art through the ages. Visit the Tretyakov Gallery for a comprehensive look at Russian iconography, painting, and decorative arts. Across the river, the Pushkin Gallery of Fine Arts is the city’s premier collection of international works.

Holy Russia Founded in 1340 by the patron saint

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your visit to Moscow? Delve into Master & Margarita, Mikhail Bulgakov’s fantastical Soviet-era cult novel that takes place in and around the capital. Alternatively, read the epic Anna Karenina, by Leo Tolstoy, to immerse yourself in the social mores and historical atmosphere of 19th-century Moscow.

Russian Footie Get the scoop on the rebirth of Russian football—and of Russia itself—from Marc Bennett’s compelling book Football Dynamo.

Moscow In The Movies Moscow Does Not Believe in Tears is an Academy Award-winning classic (1981) about three smalltown girls who come to the capital to make their fortunes. Thirty years later, Elena (2011) explores similar themes of class and society in modern Moscow.

Winzavod is now an artistic hub of avant-garde galleries; the former glassware plant Flacon is a modern market of funky shops, cool cafés and other oddball attractions. Once a blight on the capital’s cityscape, these post-industrial centres are now hot spots for Russian art and design.

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MODERN MOSCOW Outdoor Living When the weather is fine, Muscovites come out to play.

Whether it’s ping pong, beach volleyball, bike riding, or swing dancing, the action goes down at the Gorky Park riverside. Across the street, wander through Muzeon sculpture park, littered with new art and old Soviet statesmen.

Nowhere is the future of Moscow more evident than at the Moscow International Business Centre, better known as Moscow City, the massive riverside development shooting up west of the centre.

Some of the 20 or so skyscrapers are among Europe’s tallest, dwarfing the Stalinist ‘Seven Sisters’ that also dot the skyline.

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After dark, the place to be is Red October, a former chocolate factory turned nightlife mecca.

The restaurants are good, but the bars and clubs are even better (and the Moscow views are the best), especially at Bar Strelka or Rolling Stone. If you prefer to hunker down with a pint of Guinness and watch football, you’ll find what you need at Tap & Barrel, a classic Irish pub.

TOURIST ESSENTIALS Hotels Historic & Modern Several atmospheric, historic hotels are placed conveniently close to Red Square such as the storied art-nouveau Metropol Hotel and the luxurious Four Seasons Moscow, a replica of a Soviet-era anomaly. Alternatively, check into a new breed of boutique hotels, such as Brick Design Hotel or Moss Boutique Hotel.

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EAT & DRINK Haute-russe Cuisine Sample the cuisine of tsars at Pushkin Café, an exquisite restaurant housed in a replica 19th-century mansion. Feast on delicacies such as baked sturgeon, veal rissole, or beef stroganoff, washed down with plenty of vodka.

Top tip: If dinner is too pricey, head next door to the patisserie for a delightful (and slightly more affordable) dessert.

Georgian Cuisine The highlight of your Moscow culinary adventure may not be Russian at all, but rather food from the Caucasian country of Georgia.

The cuisine is rich and spicy, featuring grilled meats, fresh herbs and ground walnuts. Sample it at simple joints like Minzandari or at more upscale restaurants such as Elardzhi.

Traditional Russian souvenirs include Orthodox icons, Soviet military paraphernalia, and Matryoshka nesting dolls.

Nowadays, artisans paint the latter with many non-traditional faces, including your favourite football team or contemporary politicians.

You’ll find the biggest selection of souvenirs at Izmaylovsky Market.

What’s In The News?

Pick up the free weekly Moscow Times for news and commentary (in English) on Russian politics, sports, arts, and entertainment. ■

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of Russia, Sergiev Posad is Russia’s holiest pilgrimage site. Sparkling with gold-plated and star-spangled domes and surrounded by white-washed walls, the ancient monastery exudes history and Orthodoxy. About 75 kilometres northeast of Moscow, Sergiev Posad is a one-hour train ride from Yaroslavsky Station.

Dine, Drink, Dance

About the writer Mara Vorhees writes about travel around the world, including Lonely Planet guidebooks to Moscow and many other destinations. She blogs about her adventures and misadventures in family travel at havetwinswilltravel.com.

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Winters in Moscow are long, cold and dark (and snowy), while summer in the city is hot and humid. The most pleasant seasons to visit are spring (May and June) and autumn (September and October).

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No Troubles with Roubles

Most hotels, restaurants and shops accept credit cards. You can exchange US dollars or Euros for Roubles at the airport or at most banks, but it’s easier to withdraw them directly from your bank account at an ATM, or Bankomat

Talk The Talk

Most hotels and many restaurants have at least some English-speaking staff. But if you learn a few phrases, the locals will appreciate the effort.

Hello = Zdravstvuyte Please = Pozhaluysta Yes/No = Da/Nyet Where is ...? = Gde nakhoditsya ...?

Good Morning = Dobroye utro Goodbye = Do svidaniya

What To Wear

Muscovites are a stylish lot, often showing off top names in European and American fashion. Look sharp when going out for a night on the town. By contrast, dress modestly when visiting working churches.

Shorts and short skirts are generally prohibited, and women are required to cover their head with a scarf.

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Meets Convenience Tucked along Jalan Binjai in Kuala Lumpur, PNB Perdana Hotel and Suites On The Park is well poised to cater to families and businesspeople, says its general manager Muhammad Taha Zainal.

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Tell us more about yourself.

I’ve been in the hospitality industry for over 25 years, working in city hotels, international resorts, serviced apartments and five-star hotels in different positions and departments. I joined PNB in 2007, when this hotel was still known as PNB Darby Park. It was rebranded to PNB Perdana On The Park in 2015.

Currently, my role here as general manager involves overseeing all aspects of operations, from finance to human resources, sales and marketing, front office and housekeeping, to food and beverage, maintenance and security.

What can you tell us about PNB Perdana Hotel and Suites On The Park?

We are essentially a four-star hotel with a serviced apartment concept. This is well suited

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for business clients as well as families. Fifty-six percent of our clients are corporate guests, while the rest are leisure travellers, guests from the government sector as well as from the Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions industry.

We have a healthy balance of nationalities, with the majority being Malaysians and 40 percent made up of international guests.

What can guests expect when they stay at the hotel?

All they need to bring is their luggage, and we’ll take care of the rest!

There are 338 suites in total, featuring one, two, three and four-bedroom configurations.

For convenience, all suites come with fully equipped kitchenettes, a spacious living and dining area, a workstation and free Wi-fi. There

is also an in-house self-service launderette and convenience store. In terms of facilities, we have a gymnasium, tennis courts and squash courts, a saltwater-based swimming pool on level nine, and a games room on level eight. For meetings, there are eight function rooms, some of which come complete with audio visual equipment.

We have two dining outlets to cater to different preferences. 39 Restaurant on the rooftop serves Malay fusion cuisine and offers beautiful views of

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What distinguishes PNB Perdana Hotels and Suites On The Park from other hotels in KL?

The unique thing about our hotel is that it offers the homeliness and privacy of a serviced apartment, but the facilities and services of a hotel. This is why 20 percent of our guests are here for the long term, with some having stayed with us since we opened in the year 2000. Our location along Jalan Binjai is strategic as it is an exclusive residential area that is still close to the city centre. There are LRT lines nearby, which make it convenient for guests to get around, as well as a new MRT line in the works.

As a Muslim-friendly hotel, we provide added comfort and assurance to our local and Middle Eastern guests, many of whom are Muslim. We do not serve alcohol, our restaurants are halalcertified, and there is an emphasis on familyfriendly offerings and facilities. Solo female travellers can rest easy knowing that safety is our utmost priority as all floors are equipped with a computerised key system and closedcircuit TV surveillance cameras, in addition to 24-hour security.

The unique thing about our hotel is that it offers the homeliness and privacy of a serviced apartment, but the facilities and services of a hotel.

However, it can also be a rewarding career so our challenge is to change their perceptions, and to groom and guide a new generation into accomplished hoteliers.

You’ve been in the industry for a long time.

What keeps you going?

Passion is a must in any field. This is why we say that our mother’s cooking is the best because it is made and prepared with love. I constantly stress to my staff that all that they do should come from the heart. This applies to everything, from welcoming guests to cleaning the rooms.

In Islam, we call it barakah, or blessing, which comes from serving others. You don’t get that in most industries.

As a homegrown brand, how do you showcase your Malaysian identity?

What do you think are some of the challenges faced by the hotel industry at the moment?

Aside from being Syariah-compliant to cater to our Muslim guests, we also have promotions at our restaurants throughout the year, where we bring in chefs from other PNB hotels and resorts for a ‘cross exchange’. For example, we may have guest chefs from Hotel Perdana Kota Bharu come over to KL to prepare special Kelantanese dishes for guests staying here, and vice versa.

I think the biggest challenge, not just for hotels but other industries in general, is getting well-trained manpower. We fully support hiring local talents, but many youths do not want to become hoteliers due to the long hours involved.

The design of our hotels is another aspect that showcases our Malaysian heritage. Kinrara Resort and PNB Ilham feature strong elements of Malay architecture, while in Hotel Perdana

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Kota Bharu, we have over 500 artworks by local artisans displayed throughout the hotel.

Perdana Hotels and Suites On The Park is one of the hotels under the Permodalan Nasional Berhad group. Could you tell us more about the group’s other hospitality establishments?

There are seven hotels and resorts under the group. Perdana Hotel and Suites On The Park in Kuala Lumpur, Hotel Perdana in Kota Bharu and Hotel Seri Petaling in Selangor are city hotels in different categories. We also have several resorts, namely Kinrara Resort and Impian Morib in Selangor, PNB Ilham in Negeri Sembilan and Lanjut Beach and Golf Resort in Pahang. We are currently in the process of integrating and rebranding to achieve similar standards across all our brands, so guests can expect exciting things in the coming year.

Disruptive technology such as ride-sharing and taxis, has changed the way many industries operate. Do you see this trend with hotels?

The emergence of homestays and Airbnbs as well as online travel agents have definitely affected the hotel industry – but like it or not, they’re here to stay. Although their price points may be lower, I believe that we still have an edge when it comes to expertise, premium services and the quality of our products. Our three-bedroom suites, for example, offer plenty of space, up to 193 square metres (2,077 square feet), whilst boasting a level of luxury that will appeal to guests.

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the Kuala Lumpur skyline. 10 Binjai on the ground floor is a chic coffeehouse with an al-fresco dining concept, while the lounge is where we serve snacks, cakes and pastries for guests who need to grab a quick bite.

Hotels have to adapt and keep up with the times.

In this day and age where everything is just a smartphone tap away, our website has to be attractive and interactive. I spend half an hour in the evening looking at social media and news on hospitality trends around the world, and try to see what we can implement here at the hotel.

Our rates have to be competitive as well, because there are many up-and-coming players in town.

What’s next for the hotel?

We previously upgraded 226 suites, and the balance of our suites as well as the gym facilities will be renovated later this year. We are constantly improving ourselves to offer better services and facilities to guests. I believe that our offerings, convenient location and readily available infrastructure and logistic arrangements within the area will all come together to deliver the best experience possible for travellers and guests staying at PNB Perdana Hotels and Suites On The Park. ■

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A bustling river city blessed with mild weather, Brisbane is a hub for outdoor activities, food, arts and culture

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Don’t Mind If I Do

Adventure and culinary attractions command attention in the capital of the Sunshine State, Queensland.

Brisbane Marketing

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Explore | Brisbane, Australia

Boasting an average of 283 days of sunshine every year, Brisbane has a deep appreciation for the outdoors and a climate that sets it apart from its southern Australian sister cities. With hundreds of walks, parks and beaches, visitors to Brisbane will find it difficult to resist stepping outside.

Making the most of a mild climate, Brisbane embraces an alfresco lifestyle, but a laid-back vibe doesn’t mean it lacks sophistication. South Bank is the cultural and recreational hub of the city. Originally the site for the 1988 World Expo, South Bank was converted into a public space with 17 hectares of parklands, restaurants and buildings designed for arts and culture by local Brisbane architect Robin Gibson.

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The perfect places to discover Brisbane’s edgy art scene are the Queensland Art Gallery and Gallery of Modern Art (GOMA). Both buildings adjacent to the Brisbane River are a short stroll from the central business district (CBD) over the Victoria Bridge. Opened in December 2006, GOMA exhibits artwork from Australia and overseas, with a focus on the contemporary.

Meanwhile, walking below the nearby Queensland Museum’s suspended life-sized

humpback whale gives perspective to the size of these marine mammals and other interesting exhibits, including a dinosaur.

Musicals or symphony concerts are performed at the nearby Queensland Performing Art Complex (QPAC). South Bank is famous for Australia’s only beach in the middle of the city, Streets Beach.

Patrolled by lifeguards, the beach offers a safe, unique aquatic experience minutes from the CBD. Brisbane’s compact layout and six pedestrian bridges connecting to inner-city precincts make light work of exploring the river city without the need to travel far to experience adventure. The heart of the city is the Brisbane River. Bending and winding its way for 15 kilometres, the river feeds into the ocean at Moreton Bay; the vibrant business district is built on the river’s brown watery banks.

Being on the river itself can be an adventure.

The CityCats (Brisbane City Council ferries) glide effortlessly along and are an effective means of transport up and down the river. Linger longer on the Kookaburra Showboat Cruise, for an afternoon tea, lunch or dinner cruise on a paddle wheeler. For the more adventurous, kayaking on

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Quick facts: n One of Australia’s oldest cities, it was founded

in 1825 on the ancient

homelands of the indigenous Turrbal and Jagera peoples. n Named after Sir

Thomas Brisbane, a Scotsman who was the Governor

n Originally established as a penal

colony to take the overload of prisoners

from Sydney, free settlers arrived in 1842. n The largest of Australia’s six capital cities by geographic area, occupying

15,826 square kilometres.

n The metropolitan area of Brisbane has a population of 2.4

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4 1. Built in the 1920s, the Brisbane City Hall is an architectural sight to behold 2. Abseiling is a popular activity for thrill seekers at the Kangaroo Point cliffs 3. The Story Bridge is Australia's largest steel bridge 4. The Wheel of Brisbane offers a bird's eye view of the city

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5. The Gallery of Modern Art exhibits contemporary artwork from Australia and overseas

the Brisbane River provides spectacular views of Brisbane’s popular locales, including South Bank, the Wheel of Brisbane, the Kangaroo Point Cliffs and the underbelly of the Story Bridge.

The Kangaroo Point cliffs form a dramatic backdrop from the CBD side. These 20-metre cliffs were formed from a volcanic eruption some 230 million years ago. Throughout the 1800s, the area was used as a quarry, where volcanic rock was extracted. These rocks form the exterior of a few of Brisbane’s heritage-listed buildings, including St Mary’s Anglican Church at Kangaroo Point and St Stephens Cathedral in the city.

Today, the cliffs are a recreational area popular with abseilers scaling its surface. The top of the cliffs provides fabulous views of the river, city and mountains, including Mount Coot-tha, seven kilometres away.

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Mount Coot-tha, at 287 metres above sea level, is the highest peak within the city’s urban perimeter. The Lookout provides a panoramic view of the snaking Brisbane River, wrapping its watery body around the sparkling cluster of skyscrapers before journeying under the Story Bridge and out to Moreton Bay. Climbing the Story Bridge, the largest steel bridge constructed in Australia, is possible with Story Bridge Adventure climb. A two-hour climb to the top span on the cantilevered bridge delivers 360-degree views of Moreton Bay, the Glass House Mountains and Mount Coot-tha.

Beyond the city limits, inviting destinations ranging from white sandy beaches and pristine coastal retreats to rainforest paradises are within easy reach for a day trip or an overnight stay.

For serenity, visit the Enoggera Reservoir in the D’aguilar National Park, only 10 kilometres northwest of the city centre. Originally built as a dam in 1866, the man-made lake is the perfect place to swim or launch a canoe or kayak.

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As the second largest sand island in Australia, Moreton Island, a 75-minute ferry ride from the Port of Brisbane, is a tropical paradise. It has pristine white beaches and world-class snorkelling around the Tangalooma shipwrecks.

Each evening around sunset, wild bottlenose dolphins visit the island for night feeding. Guests staying at the Tangalooma Island Resort and selected day cruise passengers can experience feeding a fish to a dolphin, under strict supervision by the Dolphin Care Team.

6. Night feeding of wild bottlenose dolphins at Moreton Island 7. The Brisbane Botanic Gardens is home to a variety of flora and fauna 8. Experience dining by the beach at Tangalooma Island Resort 9. Quad biking on Moreton Island 10. Kayaking on the Brisbane River offers spectacular views of the locale 11. Stokehouse Q's signature dessert of fresh strawberry sorbet encased in white chocolate parfait and crisp meringue

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A stretch of long white beaches called the Sunshine Coast begins with Caloundra, a 90-minute drive north of Brisbane. Forty minutes up the road from Caloundra is the popular Noosa, with the north-facing Noosa Beach, the best place to find calm surf. Running parallel to the beach is the main thoroughfare, Hastings Street, boasting eclectic cafĂŠs and boutique shops. Close neighbour Noosa National Park is filled with trails for bushwalking.

For something less beachy, the sunshine coast’s rural hinterland harbours small towns brimming

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with individual charm and unique attractions.

Montville is a rustic town with quaint shops and cafés, just over an hour’s drive from the Brisbane CBD. Before taking the exit into Montville, Mary Cairncross Scenic Reserve offers incredible views of the volcanic peaks of the Glass House Mountains.

Cooler temperatures are found in the World Heritage-listed Springbrook and Tamborine National Parks in the Gold Coast Hinterland, filled with natural wonders, including stunning waterfalls and vegetation. Discover native wildlife, including glow-worms, found only in rainforest areas of southeast Queensland, an hour’s drive south of Brisbane’s CBD. Brisbane’s cosmopolitan eating scene makes the most of its sun-soaked lifestyle. South Bank’s Stokehouse Q embodies all elements of relaxed Brisbane dining, its menu inspired by the Mediterranean and Europe. For a different menu incorporating local flora and fauna, Little Big House sits in a typical Queensland architectural building.

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Located in the heart of the city with the finest views of the Brisbane River and Story Bridge, Il Centro is a restaurant that’s been serving Italian fare with a distinctive Queensland twist for over 26 years, using fresh local ingredients. The signature dish is the sand crab lasagne.

Beyond the city to the north of Brisbane are the Eat Street Markets. Over 150 shipping containers have been transformed into cafés, bars and stalls selling craft and assorted items. Food is the main attraction; with almost every country’s cuisine covered, from dumplings to curries, Turkish to Danish, even the fussiest of foodies should be satisfied.

The inner-city village of West End, less than a 15-minute walk from South Bank, is a culinary smorgasbord. This quirky neighbourhood began as the place where ethnic migrants of the 1960s and 70s – the Greeks, Italians, Russians, Chinese – chose to settle. The dining scene is as diverse as the community. The Gun Shop Café is not selling firearms (although it did from 1954 to 1997) but is all about Canadian brioche, French toast with caramelised bananas, and other delectable creations. Billy Kart has a seasonal menu focusing on local produce, bistro-style. Its ricotta pancakes are very much like the rest of Brisbane, difficult to resist. ■

About the writer Jennifer Johnston is an Australian freelance writer and blogger based in Brisbane. She’s inspired by travel and the opportunity to learn about new cultures and places. Jennifer dabbles in photography and is always keen for adventure.

Best Time To Travel Spring from September to November sees temperatures ranging around a pleasant 15°C-25°C. Warm, sunny days are tempered by cool sea breezes.

Protection From Sunburn Visitors to Brisbane should look out for the UV index in local weather reports, which describes the daily solar UV radiation intensity. Use SPF30+ sunscreen and wear sunsmart clothing, including a hat and sunglasses.

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Transportation Tips Getting around Brisbane is easy via public transport. A Translink Gocard allows travel on all Translink bus, train and ferry services. Gocards can be purchased from any Queensland Rail stations, online, over the phone or at selected retailers.

Free Transport A free inner-city bus called the City Loop and Spring Hill Loop circles the city every 10 minutes and stops at destinations in the CBD and Spring Hill precincts between 7 am and 6 pm weekdays.

What To Wear As Brisbane is a cosmopolitan city, casual attire is generally accepted.

Most locals dress according to the weather, which for nine months of the year is mild.

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With nearly a quarter of the planet’s people celebrating Eid al-Fitr this month, celebrations around the world are as diverse as the Muslims observing them.

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Eid al-Fitr, the three-day festival marking the end of the Muslim fasting month of Ramadan, is the most eagerly anticipated date on the Muslim calendar. It brings to a close a month of abstinence and pious observation, and begins a period of indulgence when Muslims eat special foods, give generously and adorn the nicest clothes. Praying is also important – in the form of a special Eid congregational morning prayer – as is spending time with the family and visiting relatives.

But with almost two billion Muslims residing in places as distinct as Sydney in Australia and Dar es Salaam in Tanzania, Eid celebrations vary across the Muslim world. We take a look at Muslims celebrating Eid al-Fitr in five very culturally different countries – Muslim and nonMuslim – revealing a beautiful tapestry of global Islamic festive diversity.

TUNISIA Eid al-Fitr preparations begin from around the 19th day of Ramadan in Tunisia.

“That’s when people start preparing sweets for Eid; some cook it at home and others use the local bakery for bigger batches,” explains Badr Haddaji, whose family is from Kairouan, the holiest city in Tunisia.

The morning of Eid Seghir – young Eid – as Eid al-Fitr is known in Tunisia, begins at the cemetery. Families get up early to visit their deceased relatives, taking with them plenty of loose change for the poor who congregate near the cemetery, knowing a generous sadakah (charitable) handout is likely. This is followed by the obligatory Eid prayers. Fortunate Tunisians living near the coast can attend Eid prayers organised on the beach.

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For young Tunisians, Eid is a day to hanker for as much money from relatives as possible and then spend it in the bustling Eid markets filled with toys for the occasion. As a national holiday, Eid allows Tunisians to spend the day dressed in their freshest new clothes and visiting family, when the only pastime is eating and drinking.

“All day we basically drink coffee and eat sweets.

Because our stomachs are still adjusting from the fast, only in the evening we have a big meal,” says Badr. The most famous Tunisian Eid sweets are gherayeba and bashkouti, baked cookies and biscuits.

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“Preparation for Ramadan begins from the 15th day. In Bosnia, we say if you haven’t started preparing for Bajram by this day, you will not be ready!” explains Elmedin Music, a Theology graduate from The Faculty of Islamic Studies Sarajevo.

Houses are cleaned, new clothes are bought and food is prepared. The Eid staples of borek (stuffed spiral pastry) and baklava (sweet layered pastry with nuts) are also Ottoman in origin.

At least two days of Eid al-Fitr are national holidays in Bosnia with the first day beginning early, straight after fajr (sunrise) prayer.

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Nasheeds, kutbahs and recitals can be heard across Bosnian towns and cities, helping to fill the time until the Eid prayer is performed, when Bosnians will arrive dressed in new clothes; some men revive the Ottoman-era fez hat and patterned waistcoat for the occasion.

Afterwards, coffee shops are filled as friends greet each other with ‘bajram barecola’ and catch up over thick Bosnian coffee.

Many Bosnians begin the family time by first visiting the graves of deceased relatives and then congregating for lunch at the family’s eldest matriarch’s home. This is when the children begin to vie for their Eid cash gifts.

The rest of the day is spent visiting relatives, and in the evenings, Bosnian youths gather with friends in town centres to attend Eid nasheed concerts, amongst others.

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The second day of Eid in Bosnia is dedicated to the martyrs of the 1992-1995 war. Imams across the country lead visits to the many memorial sites and cemeteries, where Bosnians are able to honour them.

CHINA With at least 10 of the nearly 60 ethnicities in China confessing the Islamic faith, Eid is also a part of the Chinese calendar, especially in Muslim-dominant regions like Xinjiang and Ningxia provinces, where Eid is a public holiday and even tolls on roads are suspended.

Muslims in these regions are of Turkic and Mongol origin, and the local Eid customs are strongly influenced by these ethnicities. The

Turkic Uyghurs, for example, use the Turkish word bayram (holiday) to refer to Eid al-Fitr – Uraza Bayram.

Many mosques lay on Eid feasts of pilaf (rice cooked in lamb fat) after the morning Eid prayer.

Uyghurs then fill the streets to the sound of bullhorns and dutars (lute-like instruments), dancing to celebrate the end of a long, hard month of abstinence. This is one of the few Muslim cultures around the world where music has traditionally played a key role in Eid festivities.

Everybody then heads off to visit family, starting with their own most elderly relatives. The rest of the day is spent eating special local Eid food, including the delicious lamb kewap (spiced kebab) and sangze (fried, twisted, sweetened dough noodles) – for which every family has its own traditional recipe.

UNITED KINGDOM “I love the great outdoor Eid festivals that get laid on by local authorities. Most big cities with a large Muslim community will have an ‘Eid in the Park’, and this is great fun to attend with all the family,” Kazi Hussain, an east Londoner sums up the growing tradition in Britain of large ‘public’ Eid festivals aimed at bringing together the country’s diverse Muslim community.

These are often preceded by large open-air prayers in parks across the country, from London to Bradford. There, British Muslims arrive in their finest Eid outfits, often signifying their ethnic roots, and greet each other with the phrase ‘Eid Mubarak’ (blessed celebration).

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Muslims who have resided longer in Britain may visit graves of dead relatives, before going for lunch at their parents’ home, armed with cash or gifts for younger children – the latter, a largely new phenomenon inspired by local Western traditions, as is the sending of Eid cards.

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In mega-cities like London where diverse ethnic cultures thrive, Eid food varies depending on the neighbourhood. In London’s east end for example, with its large Bangladeshi community, savoury specialities like the samosa (stuffed pastry triangles) and sweets like the Moghulinspired gulab jamun (dairy-based syrup balls) are firm Eid favourites.

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MALAYSIA In Malaysia, Hari Raya Aidilfitri lasts an entire month, with the key customs taking place in the first few days.

On the first day, Eid prayers are performed across the country and Malaysians dress in traditional Eid outfits known as baju raya, often with entire families matching these in colour. The outfits have five buttons to represent the five pillars of Islam. In some states, Eid outfits have only one button to represent the oneness of God. The Eid prayer is followed by a deeply moving Malaysian tradition of asking one’s parents and family members for forgiveness. Malaysians then visit the cemeteries to read Quranic chapters over the graves of their dead relatives.

“This is the most heart-moving part of Eid,” says Bobby Ramli, a Malaysian from the southern state of Johor, who admits what he loves most about Eid though, comes afterwards. “Fireworks and non-stop eating (when visiting friends and family) are my favourite things to do on Eid!” Visiting family and friends to bid them Selamat Hari Raya in the tradition of open houses, a concept unique to Malaysia, locals like Bobby indulge in food such as ketupat (glutinous rice) with beef rendang, and kuih raya (cookies). ■ About the writer Tharik Hussain is a Britain-based writer specialising in Muslim travel and Islamic heritage. He has also produced award-winning radio shows and is a Destination Guide Writer for Lonely Planet. tharikhussain.co.uk

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photobook | Kandy, Sri Lanka

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Sacred City Once home to ancient Sri Lankan kings, historic Kandy is perfectly ‘poised to offer rich cultural experiences and breathtaking nature.

Photography Matthew Williams-Ellis

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Early morning on the banks of Kandy Lake, as locals go about their daily routines and children head off to school

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PHOTOBOOK | Kandy, Sri Lanka

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The boathouse on Kandy Lake, where visitors can hire boat rides

Golden reclining Buddha at the Sri Dalada Maligawa temple, also known as the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic

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A dancer performing the traditional Raban Dance while balancing drums at the Kandyan Arts Association Hall

Malaysia Airlines operates daily flights from Kuala Lumpur (KUL) to Colombo (CMB), Sri Lanka.

From CMB, Kandy is about two hours away by car

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Locals picking up fresh produce at a vegetable stand in Kandy Market

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Sri Lankan pineapples are known for their distinct taste, making it a valuable export crop to international markets

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Kandy was such an exciting city to explore and photograph.

Witnessing the religious celebrations at the Temple of the Tooth was a feast for the senses – the smell of incense, the sight of colourful clothes and the beat of drums. In contrast, shooting sunrise at Kandy Lake, and exploring the botanical gardens was an extremely peaceful and relaxing experience.

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The Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic as seen from across Kandy Lake at sunrise.

About the photographer Based in London, Matthew Williams-Ellis is an award-winning travel, documentary and landscape photographer. He loves spending as much time as possible exploring the world, whether it’s heading up a volcano for a sunrise or capturing the everyday lives of locals at a market. Find him on his Youtube channel, Photo Escapes. matthewwilliams-ellis.com

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EXPLORE | World Cup

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All Eyes On Russia At long last, the world’s largest country will host the football World Cup for the first time.

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Nearly 90 years after its birth, the world’s biggest sporting event is finally about to be held in the world’s biggest country for the first time. The football World Cup attracts the most television viewers of any sports competition on the planet, and this month, it will take place in Russia, which makes up more than 10 percent of the world’s landmass.

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Sports fans spread more than 6,500 kilometres apart – from the Baltic Sea to the Bering Strait – will watch on proudly as star players such as Lionel Messi and Cristiano Ronaldo descend on their country to compete for the game’s ultimate trophy.

The Luzhniki Stadium in Moscow, Russia's largest stadium, will host seven World Cup matches, including the opening and final matches

Russia has a rich footballing heritage – the Soviet Union, often with considerable Russian representation, played in four consecutive

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2018 FIFA World Cup Stadiums 1. Luzhniki Stadium, Moscow 2. Spartak Stadium, Moscow

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World Cup quarter-finals up to 1970 and reached the European Championship final four times – but it has been starved of big footballing events in general. Russia (or the Soviet Union) has never hosted a European Championship and only staged a Champions League final for the first time in 2008 – the 53rd final in the competition’s history.

be focused on the first World Cup to be held in Eastern Europe. The 12 World Cup stadiums are all in the west of the country to avoid excessive travelling times, but even then, some journeys will be long. It is 1,930 kilometres from St Petersburg in the north to Sochi in the south, and 2,500 kilometres from Kaliningrad in the west to Ekaterinburg on the Europe/Asia border.

But significant investment in Russian football, including funding for new stadiums, has paved the way for the country to hold the World Cup. Ten of the 12 arenas to be used in this year’s competition have been built in the past 10 years.

The 64-match event will also see games in Nizhny Novgorod, Kazan, Saransk, Samara, Volgograd and Rostov-on-Don, while Moscow is the only city with two venues – the Luzhniki Stadium, where the opening and the final match will be played, and the Spartak Stadium.

From the opening match on 14 June – Russia versus Saudi Arabia – until the final on 15 July, football fans’ attention around the globe will

First 20 World Cup Finals: 1930: Uruguay 4, Argentina 2 1934: Italy 2, Czechoslovakia 1 1938: Italy 4, Hungary 2 1950: Uruguay 2, Brazil 1 (decisive last group game – no final) 1954: West Germany 3, Hungary 2 1958: Brazil 5, Sweden 2 1962: Brazil 3, Czechoslovakia 1 1966: England 4, West Germany 2 1970: Brazil 4, Italy 1 1974: West Germany 2, Netherlands 1 1978: Argentina 3, Netherlands 1 1982: Italy 3, West Germany 1 1986: Argentina 3, West Germany 2 1990: West Germany 1, Argentina 0 1994: Brazil 0, Italy 0 (Brazil won 3-2 on penalties) 1998: France 3, Brazil 0 2002: Brazil 2, Germany 0 2006: Italy 1, France 1 (Italy won 5-3 on penalties) 2010: Spain 1, Netherlands 0 2014: Germany 1, Argentina 0

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Many will hope that Messi is involved at the Luzhniki when the tournament reaches its climax. The Argentina forward, who is already considered by some to be the finest player ever, turns 31 during the tournament, so this is likely to be his last World Cup in his prime.

Messi will aim to emulate Diego Maradona, another diminutive, left-footed Argentine with phenomenal dribbling and passing skills: the latter cemented his reputation as an all-time great by almost single-handedly leading Argentina to a World Cup triumph in 1986. Messi was equally influential for his side in qualifying for this year’s tournament – the team struggled badly when he was absent through injury and suspension. Luckily, he was on hand to hit a dramatic hat-trick in the decisive final game away to Ecuador to give Argentina the victory that earned their place at the finals.

Elsewhere in South America, there were no such difficulties for Brazil, who won the region’s qualifying group by a distance. There is always expectation of World Cup success in Brazil, whose team is the record five-time winner, although memories remain fresh of their historic and humiliating 7-1 defeat to Germany in the semi-finals on home soil four years ago.

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4 Germany subsequently beat Argentina in the final, and their astonishing record in the competition suggests they will be contenders again this time. At the past 16 World Cups (in the first 10 of which they appeared as West Germany), they have reached the last eight every single time.

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The most attractive group match pits a formidable Spain against Portugal, their Iberian neighbours. The pair have won the past three European Championships between them.

Significant challenges may also come from Belgium, whose golden generation of players such as Kevin De Bruyne and Eden Hazard are at their peak, and from France, who possess a wealth of young talent. However, England’s 52year search for any major trophy to add to their 1966 World Cup triumph looks likely to continue.

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Russia, despite the Soviet Union’s strong showings, have made little impact at the World Cup since the Soviet break-up but a weak group that also features Uruguay, Egypt and Saudi Arabia gives them a chance of progressing. The presence of Tunisia and Morocco, alongside Egypt and the Saudis, makes this the first World Cup with four Arab nations, while there are also three Nordic countries – Iceland, Sweden and Denmark – for the first time.

Iceland, making their first World Cup appearance along with Panama, are the smallest ever nation to qualify for the competition. Their population of just 340,000 is almost 600 times smaller than that of Nigeria, their group rivals.

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Some will lament the absence of traditional giants Italy and the Netherlands, but the likes of Iceland, Panama and Peru – returning after a 36-year absence – will enrich the event. Let the festival begin. ■

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About the writer Bill Edgar has been a football writer for the Times of London for more than 20 years, latterly specialising in statistics. He previously spent a couple of years as a journalist in Cape Town. He remains as excited about the World Cup as when he was a young boy.

When Time Stood Still Five dramatic stoppage-time moments at the World Cup. n 3 June 1978:

Brazil 1, Sweden 1

At a Brazil corner, Zico headed home for an apparent winning goal, but referee Clive Thomas, controversially, had blown his whistle to end the game just before the ball hit the net. n 19 June 1990:

West Germany 1, Colombia 1

Colombia’s Freddy Rincón equalised in the 93rd minute against the eventual trophy winners to send his team into the knock-out stage. n 29 June 1998:

Netherlands 2, Yugoslavia 1

In the second minute of stoppage time, Edgar Davids drove a longrange shot low into the net to take the Netherlands into the quarter-finals. n 26 June 2006:

Italy 1, Australia 0

Francesco Totti struck home from a penalty five minutes into added time to advance Italy into the quarter-finals. They went on to win the tournament. n 24 June 2014:

Greece 2, Ivory Coast 1

Greece needed to win their final group game to pip their opponents to qualification for the next round.

With the scores level, Greece’s Georgios Samaras was fouled in the penalty area and scored from the spot in the 93rd minute.

TV documentary Road to the 2018 FIFA World Cup is showing onboard. Check your in-flight entertainment system for channel information.

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Oliver Lopez | CHEF’S CUT

The Accidental Chef Being a chef was never on the table for Oliver Lopez.

Now, he heads the kitchens of one of Malaysia’s top resort destinations.

Some chefs are born. Others are made. Just ask Oliver Lopez.

The affable Group Chef of Resorts World Genting (RWG) vividly recalls his arrival at the hill resort down to the exact date: 15 December 1983. It was the first time Lopez had been out of his southern Malaysian hometown, Melaka. “I took a bus from Kuala Lumpur. The roads were windy and everywhere I looked, there was jungle,” he recounts, adding there were only two hotels in Genting at the time.

With no formal training in the culinary arts, all he had was a willingness to learn. He started off as a kitchen trainee at the resort’s coffeehouse, before working his way up the ranks.

Listening to the chef share his experiences, it’s hard to imagine his career was born out of necessity rather than passion. “I come from a poor family. My only interest in cooking came from helping my mother out when she made her traditional Portuguese dishes,” he explains.

After finishing secondary school, he headed to Genting to look for a job. Once in the RWG kitchens, however, Lopez was inspired by the executive chefs. “They commanded the whole kitchen, and everyone respected them. I wanted to be like them,” he describes of his younger self.

One fateful Christmas eve, he made the decision that would shape his life.

It was the young Lopez’s first Christmas away from home, and as he made porridge in a big, aluminium pot, it occurred to him that he was

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missing out on celebrating Christmas with his family. “It was hard. I cried. It was then that I decided that if I was going to give up on my holidays and time with loved ones, I must make it in life as a chef,” he quips.

Today, 35 years on, Lopez, together with six executive chefs oversees all 48 dining establishments under the RWG umbrella, with over 1,200 kitchen staff. He supervises major annual events, including VVIP dinners and festive functions at the theatre-style 3,500-seat Genting International Convention Centre, Malaysia’s largest column-free Grand Ballroom.

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Words Eris Choo | Photography courtesy of Resorts World Genting

Lopez headed the setting up of the recently opened Malaysian Food Street, Malaysian Food Street 2 as well as Medan Selera – RWG’s ‘food-court’ style establishments. When the much anticipated Burger and Lobster opened its first outlet in Malaysia at Genting Sky Avenue, he played a pivotal role in menu research and development, coming up with the Chilli Lobster dish and Durian Tempura, both of which are only available here.

As Group Chef, Lopez is heavily involved in the overall planning for all F&B outlets, ensuring that the kitchens are running efficiently. This may include deciding on the kitchen’s layout, the positions of the different cooking stations to improve on workflow, menu planning as well as staff training.

He heads the resort’s Central Production Kitchen, a behemoth facility as large as three football fields, which produces on average 30,000 meals daily to cater to RWG patrons, and where chefs

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from different outlets work together to create specialised menus.

With the opening of Genting Sky Avenue and dining facilities at the upcoming 20th Century Fox Theme Park, Lopez’s responsibilities have taken on new heights. He is also actively involved in upcoming restaurants, including Harry Ramsden London Fish & Chips, Il Lago, American Steak House, Jom Makan, Highline Bar, and more.

Other job responsibilities include sourcing for raw materials, looking for suppliers, managing costs, and ensuring the quality of ingredients is up to par.

“We have Chinese, Western, local and international restaurants, just to name a few. I have to decide if a particular ingredient can be used across all of them. Sometimes, a Chinese chef may want an ingredient of a certain grade, while a Western chef wants another,” he says, adding that getting the right balance was a constant challenge.

As a rule of thumb, Lopez is liberal with his chefs, believing in the abilities of each to captain their restaurants efficiently.

“For me, the chef de cuisine is in charge of a restaurant. I’m only there to advise them,” he states.

“The beauty of working at RWG is that we have a good mix of talented chefs from different backgrounds who specialise in various cuisines.

Hence, we are able to share resources to produce top-quality signature dishes fit for any occasion,” he enthuses.

When it comes to cooking, however, Lopez admits he is more inclined toward traditional techniques and flavours, having trained under an executive chef who followed the classical French style. “My cooking style is very simple.

Taste comes first,” he says, adding that he loves working with fresh ingredients and herbs.

Although his forte remains Continental cuisine, Lopez is not averse to whipping up local delights.

“If you ask me to fling a roti canai, I’m sure I

could do that!” he laughs, attributing his skills to his years working in different kitchens.

With operational things to look after daily, Lopez remarks wistfully that he does not venture into the kitchen as often as he likes these days. Occasionally, he cooks for important guests or drops by as a ‘guest chef’ at one of the restaurants.

He has a soft spot for The Olive, Genting Grand Hotel’s Continental fine-dining restaurant, having helmed it as an executive chef when it opened 12 years ago. Many of the establishment’s favourites such as its squid ink bread, mushroom soup and garlic butter escargot, are his creations, as is the Chilean sea bass – Lopez’s signature dish.

With no formal training in the culinary arts, all he had was a willingness to learn. He started off as a kitchen trainee at the resort’s coffeehouse, before working his way up the ranks.

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Cook Like A Chef Chef Lopez shares the recipe for Lobster Tail and Chilean Seabass With Orange Basil Sauce, Asparagus and Mushroom Ragout, his signature dish with a twist.

TERIYAKI SAUCE Ingredients:

LOBSTER TAIL AND CHILEAN SEABASS Ingredients:

n 35g ginger

n 80g tooth fish

n 40g spring onion

n 100g lobster tail

n 35g garlic

n 50g mushroom ragout

n 150ml Kikkoman sauce

n 80g asparagus n 50ml orange sauce n 5g horseradish

Method:

n 5g alfalfa sprout

1. Mince ginger, onion and

n 1 pc banana leaf, 10cm x 15cm

garlic. Mix together.

2. Add in Kikkoman

Method:

sauce and mix well. Keep refrigerated and ready to use.

1. Soak the fish fillet in teriyaki sauce for 10 minutes.

POACHING LIQUID Ingredients:

2. Line a tray with banana leaf

n 150g unsalted butter n 350ml water

Method: 1. Boil water in a

shallow pan. Add in soft unsalted butter into the boiling water.

3. Boil lobster in boiling water for one minute. Remove, cut into halves and clean with running water. Butter baste in hot pan with herbs and garlic for 3-5 minutes, until semi-cooked. Continue cooking lobster in the oven for 7 minutes.

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2. Let boil until butter

is melted. Set aside for later use.

Lopez is proud of all that he has achieved, the pinnacle being his win at the Hospitality Asia Platinum Awards, where he walked away with the title of Best Executive Chef three years in a row, from 2010 to 2012.

With years of experience under his belt, Lopez has a few pearls of wisdom to share with young, aspiring chefs. “Have patience. It’s great to have passion, but it’s equally important to gain experience,” he says, adding that one should not be discouraged to start from the bottom.

He says young chefs should stay grounded, and not be drawn into pursuing celebrity chef ‘stardom’, as popularised by cooking shows in recent years. “It’s a high-pressure environment and you have to be prepared for sacrifices,” he says, recalling a hard lesson where a former executive chef he was training under threw a dish on the floor because the plate was not served warm. “Since then, I’ve never served a cold plate. Whatever needs to be served hot, must be hot. But I don’t believe in throwing plates at my chefs!” he laughs.

He also constantly reminds his team to taste the food that they make. “If it’s not tasty for you, it’s not going to be tasty for the guest,” he says. Despite being trained in the classical style, Lopez is open to current trends. “I have a protégé, who is more of a modernist. Young chefs like to experiment with new things and fancy techniques. I’m fine with it, but I always tell them that the food needs to be good,” he concludes. ■

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4. Poach asparagus in

MUSHROOM RAGOUT Ingredients:

poaching liquid.

n 10g Shiitake mushroom

ORANGE SAUCE Ingredients:

n 10g Hon Shimeji mushroom

n 150ml orange juice, freshly squeezed

n 10g white button mushroom

n 10g Portobello mushroom

n 3 segments of orange

n 5g tomato

n 15g fresh basil leaves, chopped

n 10g English parsley, chopped

n fleur de sel to taste

n 10g garlic, chopped

n crushed black pepper to taste

n 10g shallot, chopped

n 30g unsalted butter

n 1g fleur de sel (French sea salt) n 1g crushed black pepper

Method:

n 20ml olive oil

1. Boil the orange juice in a sauce pot and simmer for 2-3 minutes to concentrate the juice. Add in butter and continue simmering. Stir until emulsified.

n 30g unsalted butter

Method: 1. Cut the mushrooms and tomato into concasse.

2. Heat up a sauté pan,

pour olive oil and melt the butter in pan.

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2. Add in seasoning and mix

well with whisk. Add orange segments into the sauce.

3. Once butter has melted and oil is hot, sauté the mushrooms until brown.

3. Add chopped basil leaves right before serving to avoid leaves turning black. Serve hot.

4. Add in tomato

PLATING Arrange the fish fillet, lobster tail, poached asparagus and mushroom ragout on a plate and garnish.

Dress the alfalfa sprout with olive oil and place on top of the baked fish fillet. Serve with orange basil sauce and horseradish on the side.

concasse, chopped parsley and seasoning. Continue to sauté and stir to mix well.

5. Keep aside and ready to use. Ensure seasoning is sufficient before serving.

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and lay the fish on top. Bake in oven for 15-18 minutes, or until the centre of the fillet is well cooked.

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I was hoovering the living room when without warning, the hoover went silent.

Never has silence been so deafening as when it would not switch back on.

If I had been at a Kaki Repair event, I could have taken the hoover to Johnson Lam. Together we would first diagnose the problem with the machine, then I’d proceed to open it up, test out the possibilities of its sullen silence, and if possible, fix it myself. If successful, I'd have a working hoover, save money and be imbued with a sense of accomplishment. If not, I'd have done my best by the appliance, worked with my hands and learnt a new skill. A win-win scenario.

1.~2. Kaki Repair gives participants the space, guidance and tools to learn how to fix broken appliances and household goods on their own

Organised by online community project KakiDIY, Kaki Repair is a once-a-month event where participants can bring their broken appliances and household goods for a spot of fix-it-yourself repair. With the guidance of founder Lam and a group of volunteers, participants learn how to diagnose problems and repair items using available tools.

"I started Kaki Repair as a totally free movement, so I take away the barrier of entry for anyone with an interest in DIY (Do-It-Yourself) work," says Lam, who has had to limit numbers due to overwhelming demand. He's chuffed to see new people joining as participants and volunteers, signalling a slow but steady growth in DIY interest. Most of the stuff that people bring are consumer electronics. Surprisingly, power adapters top the list, followed by house fans and power plugs.

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3. The MakerVan, Kaki Repair's mobile workshop on wheels, allows the movement to go to smaller towns and villages around Malaysia 4. A mother and son learning how to repair a broken toy train

Participants should know that they'll be getting their hands dirty. "It's important that participants know that this is a hands-on workshop and that they will be working on the items themselves," says Lam. So don't come expecting him and his team to fix your things for free.

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After talking to participants, he has pinpointed three common excuses for not doing DIY repair work – not having the right tools, not having the space to do DIY projects, and not having the necessary skills. "That's why Kaki Repair works.

I'm now giving you space, tools and guidance, so there are no more excuses," he says, laughing.

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Kaki Repair is only one of the activities run

by KakiDIY for DIY enthusiasts and makers.

Founded in Malaysia by Lam, it seeks to gather individuals with a yen for tinkering and making stuff whilst sharing knowledge and inspiring each other.

The rising DIY culture is inspiring a whole generation of designers, artists, hobbyists and entrepreneurs to become makers instead of just consumers. In the United States, the Maker Movement is huge and continually growing.

Here, Lam is excited to promote and share ideas on reducing waste by making new products out of discarded items. "I have always had a passion for DIY. I like to fix things and build my own toys," he says.

Back in the day, Lam was a prolific contributor to automotive forums, earning him the nickname DIY King. He used to drive around industrial areas, looking for discarded items that he could fashion into car performance parts. In 2012, he decided to expand his horizons and form his own community of DIY enthusiasts. Hence, KakiDIY came into being. Kaki is a slang term in the Malay language for a buddy with similar interests; in the Hokkien dialect, it loosely translates to 'yourself'.

"I've always been interested in recycling, reusing resources and reducing waste, and have incorporated them into KakiDIY's objectives," says Lam. Through KakiDIY, community members share ideas online, hold workshops and classrooms and curate events for corporate clients. Its Facebook page currently has 30,000 followers, who follow the group's activities on this platform.

Now, the community has a physical space in which to pursue their interests. Lam opened MakerLab (makerlab.my) in The School Jaya One in Petaling Jaya, where enthusiasts can gather to create, invent, share ideas and learn new skills.

The lab is equipped with 3D printers and tools,

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The rising DIY culture is inspiring a whole generation of designers, artists, hobbyists and entrepreneurs to become makers instead of just consumers. while offering regular classes and workshops, including drone and robotics classes.

Lam's activities with KakiDIY got a real boost with a 13-part television series aired on national broadcaster RTM called Inovasi Hijau. In this Malaysian version of Home Improvement, Johnson and his co-star Che Puan Juliana Evans work on projects around the house using existing resources. In the first episode, Lam impresses her with his clever transformation of discarded wooden pallets into a coffee table.

Despite his day job with a telecommunications company that includes extensive travelling, Lam tries to make time to initiate outreach programmes. When he can, he takes Kaki Repair into smaller towns and villages around the country with his cool MakerVan, a repair workshop on wheels. "I really draw energy from seeing someone else learning and doing something with their own ability. It drives me to do more," says the tireless Lam.

He attributes his energy and can-do spirit to his grandmother. "She was a source of inspiration for me. During the emergency, she moved into the jungle with six children where she built a house, chicken coop and even an oven, with whatever she could find or salvage. She taught me a lot about DIY work and about making do with whatever resources you have at hand."

Lam has big ambitions for KakiDIY. He hopes that activities like Kaki Repair will be baby steps towards innovation. "I realised that perhaps the average Malaysian is not quite ready to jump into innovation and making new things.

The more important thing right now is to allow people to take the first step of diagnosing problems with existing products and repair them instead of throwing them out. The big picture for KakiDIY is to build a better next generation." â–

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Tradisi Hari Gawai

Warna-warni dan kepelbagaian upacara pada Hari Gawai membolehkan pengunjung menghayati tradisi lama rumah panjang.

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Rites & Rituals. Colourful, dramatic and ritual-rich, the Gawai Festival is the best time to immerse in the longhouse traditions of the Ibans. goingplacesmagazine.com | 64 | June 2018

Sorakan gembira terus memenuhi segenap ruang rumah panjang yang dibanjiri tetamu pada saat Ketua Pesta atau Tuai Gawai berdiri.

Tampil serba indah dengan kostum tradisional beserta hiasan kepala berbulu enggang, anak baju khas berkulit pokok dan cawat berona tanah, beliau mula menari mengelilingi sepohon manggis yang dipacak di tengah-tengah rumah panjang tersebut. Bagaikan pokok Krismas, semua dahannya indah dihiasi pelbagai objek.

Disertai irama rancak ketukan dram, beliau mula mengayunkan parangnya lalu menebang sebatang dahan sebelum menyambar sebotol tuak (arak beras). ‘Trofi’ kemenangannya itu dimegah-megahkan bak kehandalan seorang pahlawan Iban yang baru mengalahkan musuhnya.

Saya kini berada di Nanga Ukom, sebuah rumah panjang masyarakat Iban untuk menyambut kehadiran Hari Gawai. Sebentar tadi, saya baru menyaksikan betapa meriahnya majlis pokok ranyai iaitu upacara pertukaran hadiah yang merupakan sebahagian daripada perayaan tersebut. Perayaan disambut dengan pelbagai upacara tradisi dan ritual kuno yang diwarisi dan disambut oleh masyarakat Dayak. Masyarakat Dayak terdiri daripada etnik Iban, Bidayuh dan etnik-etnik kecil lain yang membentuk komuniti orang asli di Sarawak. Selain itu, upacara penyembahan moyang dan jamuan makan turut diadakan bagi menandakan berakhirnya musim menuai serta mengalu-alukan kehadiran tahun baharu yang penuh berkat. Cukup eksotik, penuh drama dan berwarna-warni, Pesta Gawai adalah permulaan terbaik untuk pengunjung merasai keunikan gaya hidup di rumah panjang.

Berdasarkan tradisi, pemburu-pemburu kepala dan pahlawan Iban melebarkan kawasan jajahan mereka menerusi peperangan. Kawasan

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The crowd gathered in the longhouse erupts in applause as the Tuai Gawai (Festival Leader) rises to his feet. Looking resplendent in a hornbill-feathered headdress, treebark vest and earth-coloured loincloth, he executes a series of leaps and turns around the mangosteen tree set up in the middle of the longhouse; its branches are loaded with items, like a Christmas tree. Accompanied by energetic drumming, he draws his machete, chops off a branch and plucks off a bottle of tuak (home-brewed rice wine), not unlike an Iban warrior triumphantly parading his trophy.

I’m in Nanga Ukom, an Iban longhouse, to celebrate Gawai, and I’ve just witnessed the ranyai tree ceremony, a gift exchange rite that makes up part of the festival. Celebrated by the Dayaks – a collective name for Ibans, Bidayuhs and other ethnic subgroups that make up the largest indigenous community in the East Malaysian state of Sarawak – Gawai involves traditional rites performed by the elders, ancestral worship and much feasting to celebrate the end of the rice harvest and usher in a new year of bountiful goodness.

Colourful, dramatic and exotic by turns, the Gawai Festival makes the perfect introduction to the unique longhouse lifestyle.

Traditionally hunters-gatherers and fearsome warriors who expanded their territories through warfare, Ibans settled near rivers and streams in communal dwellings known as longhouses – essentially a series of family apartments built on stilts. With modernisation, it’s now common to find brick-and-concrete longhouses, especially near towns and cities. But more remote ones – which are not accessible by road – are still constructed from bamboo and wooden planks

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menuai dan mengalu-alukan kedatangan tahun baru yang dilimpah rahmat Gawai Festival is celebrated to mark the end of the rice harvest and to welcome a bountiful new year

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berdekatan sungai biasanya menjadi lokasi pilihan sebagai penempatan komuniti yang kini digelar rumah panjang. Rumah-rumah panjang berkaki bajang ini berfungsi sebagai kediaman keluarga. Namun, seiring dengan peredaran zaman dan pembangunan moden, kebanyakan rumah panjang berdekatan kawasan pekan dan bandar kini diperbuat daripada batu-bata dan konkrit.

Rumah panjang di kawasan pedalaman tanpa kemudahan jalan raya bagaimanapun masih lagi dibina dengan buluh dan papan. Sumbersumber ini diperolehi daripada kawasan hutan yang telah sekian lama menjadi lokasi pemburuan dan pencarian rezeki masyarakat Iban. Seperti kebanyakan sistem sosial yang menyeluruh, kehidupan di rumah panjang masih lagi terikat dengan senarai adat istimewa bagi mengawal tatacara kehidupan masyarakatnya dari segala segi – pergaulan sosial, hal-ehwal keluarga sehinggalah upacara adat istiadat seperti Hari Gawai. goingplacesmagazine.com | 66 | June 2018

Persediaan sambutan lazimnya bermula sekitar sebulan sebelum hari kebesaran.

Anyaman tikar dengan daun mengkuang akan dihasilkan manakala pua kumbu pusaka keluarga turut digantung indah menghiasi ruang dinding. Kini, segenap ruang dipenuhi aroma masakan dan bau kayu api yang

Kemeriahan pesta ini biasanya berlangsung selama berminggu-minggu. Pelbagai aktiviti luar seperti pertandingan menyumpit, tarik tali atau sabung ayam juga dianjurkan mengikut kehendak dan keistimewaan rumah panjang masing-masing.

The festivities may continue for weeks with outdoor sports such as blowpipe competitions, tugsof-war, cock-fighting – every longhouse celebrates Gawai its own way.

membara di dapur. Aneka masakan tradisional seperti pansuh (ayam dan beras dalam buluh yang dibakar di atas bara api) dan tuak turut disajikan. Setelah sekian lama menghuni hutan belantara, masyarakat Iban juga dilengkapi dengan kemahiran dan pengetahuan khas dalam bidang botani. Misalnya, pokok manggis dipilih sebagai ranyai kerana dahannya yang tahan lasak dan tidak patah biarpun menampung sekilo botol tuak!

Di ambang Gawai pula, seluruh penghuni rumah panjang akan berhimpun di ruai. Menjelang tengah malam, Tuai Gawai akan mengetuai doa selamat dan panjang umur sambil menikmati

drawn from the forests in which the Ibans hunted. As with any self-contained social system, a longhouse has its set of rituals and laws called adat that govern every aspect of Iban life, from social interactions to family affairs and ceremonial occasions like Gawai.

Preparations start at least a month ahead.

Floor mats are woven from mengkuang (screwpine) leaves, heirlooms are hung on the walls; the air is thick with the fumes of cooking fires, where traditional delicacies like pansoh (bamboo shoots stuffed with rice or chicken, then cooked over firewood) and tuak (home-brewed rice wine) are prepared.

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2 1.~2. Sambutan pada ambang Gawai melibatkan muzik, tarian dan nyanyian sehingga subuh Festivities last until dawn on the eve of Gawai and involve music, dancing and singing 3. Kanak-kanak perempuan berpakaian tradisional kaum Iban semasa perayaan Hari Gawai Young girls dressed in the traditional Iban costume during Gawai celebrations

tuak dan irama muzik genderang. Ini diteruskan dengan upacara pokok ranyai sebelum suasana berubah menjadi sebuah karnival meriah beserta pelbagai aktiviti tarian, nyanyian dan pesta arak yang berterusan sehingga ke subuh.

Suasana pada hari perayaan iaitu 1 Jun biasanya lebih tenang, suci dan serius. Seluruh ahli keluarga akan berkumpul di ruang tamu bagi melaksanakan upacara piring atau penyembahan roh. Mengikut tradisi, piring yang dipenuhi makanan akan digantung di dalam bakul sehingga Pesta Gawai berakhir. Upacara ini disusuli dengan acara tilik nasib. Dua das tembakan turut dilepaskan bagi menghalau rohroh jahat dan menjemput roh untuk menikmati sajian yang disediakan. Seterusnya, seekor khinzir yang telah ‘disucikan’ akan dikorbankan dengan tusukan sebilah lembing dan hatinya diambil untuk ditafsir. Organ dalaman yang sihat menandakan penghuni rumah panjang akan menikmati tuah atau kekayaan pada tahun seterusnya.

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kehendak dan keistimewaan rumah panjang masing-masing. Menariknya, kebanyakan perkahwinan juga akan dilangsungkan pada waktu ini bagi membolehkan seluruh keluarga dan komuniti memeriahkan suasana rumah panjang. Pada hari pertama perayaan, rumah panjang akan dibuka untuk kunjungan orang ramai. Selain nyanyian dan kemeriahan sambutan, makanan dan minuman akan disajikan untuk semua, sekali gus menjadikan Hari Gawai sebagai rumah terbuka yang mendukung semangat keharmonian rakyat Malaysia sebenar.

Penuh dengan adat dan pengertian yang mendalam, pengunjung berpeluang merasai sendiri keunikan gaya hidup masyarakat Dayak menerusi Pesta Gawai. Bagi masyarakat Dayak, semua upacara dan ritual yang dipraktikkan selama ini bagaimanapun bukan sekadar satu simbolik perayaan. Sebaliknya, segala yang diwarisi ini telah membantu membentuk nilainilai murni dan mengekalkan keharmonian serta kesejahteraan komuniti sejagat sejak berabadabad lamanya.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, layari tourism.gov.my/media/ view/gawai-dayak-festival ■

On the eve of Gawai, the longhouse population convenes. At midnight, the Tuai Gawai makes a toast to long life with tuak to percussion music. The ranyai tree ceremony follows, before the festival turns into an informal freefor-all with dancing, singing and drinking until dawn. The big day on 1 June starts on a solemn, intimate tone: Each family gathers in the living room to make offerings to the spirits in the form of piring, plates filled with food, which are hung in a basket until the end of Gawai. This ceremony is followed by tilik nasib (fortune-telling), in which two gunshots are fired – one to ward off evil spirits and another to entice the spirits to the offerings – before a purified pig is killed with a spear, and its liver removed and “interpreted”. A healthy organ portends good fortune for residents in the coming year.

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Centuries of living in the forest resulted in unique botanical knowledge that presentday Ibans still tap into. The mangosteen tree, for instance, is chosen for ranyai because its hardy branches can withstand even a onekilogramme tuak bottle without breaking.

The festivities may continue for weeks with outdoor sports such as blowpipe competitions, tugs-of-war, cock-fighting – every longhouse celebrates Gawai its own way. Many weddings take place, as it is rare for all members of the community to assemble at the longhouse at any one time.

On the first day of June, every longhouse is open to visitors. Food and drink are served to all amid joyful toasting and singing – making Hari Gawai a truly Malaysian open house.

Steeped with symbolism, the Gawai festival gives visitors a fascinating insight into a unique way of living. But for the Dayaks, their elaborate canon of rites and rituals means so much more, helping to foster positive values and preserve communal well-being and harmony.

For more information on the celebration, visit tourism.gov.my/media/view/gawai-dayakfestival ■

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Peter Rajah | Malaysian Icon

The Goalkeeper Peter Rajah was among the best goalkeepers Malaysia has ever produced. His was a lifelong contribution to sport and country, first as player and later as coach, mentor and administrator.

Words Siva Sithraputhran | Photography The Star, Malaysia

Peter Edward Rajah was a relative latecomer to football. As a schoolboy in Kota Kinabalu, the capital of Malaysia’s eastern Sabah state, he pursued an interest in basketball but his natural athleticism proved too much for just one sport.

He caught the attention of Shariman Abdullah, a former Sabah Football Association secretary and treasurer, who saw the makings of a footballer in him. “I had to train him from scratch (but) he was a fast learner,” Shariman was quoted as saying in the Sabahkini news portal in 2014.

Soon, the pupil of the La Salle school in Kota Kinabalu was a regular fixture in Sabah’s state team and a few years later, he was vying for the position of goalkeeper in Malaysia’s national football squad with more established goalies, R. Arumugam and Ong Yu Tiang.

THE OLYMPICS THAT WASN’T Peter represented the Sabah state team from 1972 to 1993 and was a member of the national team that qualified for the 1980 Olympics. The qualification was widely celebrated in Malaysia but the Soviet invasion of Afghanistan and the ensuing boycott of the Moscow games put paid to Malaysia’s Olympic football hopes.

During the qualifying round for the Moscow Olympics, Peter had put in a sturdy performance, holding off breakaway attacks from Brunei in a match Malaysia went on to win 3-1. Peter, the reserve goalkeeper, won his first full national cap in that match, just a few days shy of his 29th birthday. Match reports from the time also showed that he pulled two good saves in a goalless draw against Japan.

Peter did not give many media interviews but one that survives from the time speaks volumes

about his down-to-earth personality. Asked by a New Straits Times reporter about his upcoming 29th birthday on April Fool’s Day in 1980, he said simply: “It’s no big deal, really. You have to be born on some day or other.”

In a 2016 interview in the Malay-language daily Berita Harian, Peter’s widow Tracie Gom spoke of his disappointment at not going on to play at the Olympics. He had given a lot, going to train even right after his father’s death. He also had to train far away from where his wife and young children stayed, she added.

In all, Peter earned 15 caps for Malaysia’s national side, playing from 1979 to 1981.

SABAH & BEYOND Through the early 1980s, the Sabah team was

Through the early 1980s, the Sabah team was a force to be reckoned with. Peter was among a bunch of Sabahan players to make ripples beyond state borders.

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a force to be reckoned with. Peter was among a bunch of Sabahan players to make ripples beyond state borders. It was hardly surprising when along with strikers James Wong and Hassan Sani, Peter got the call up to the national squad. It had been Peter’s one-handed save in a domestic league match, perhaps a throwback to his basketball-playing youth, that caught the attention of national coach Karl Heinz Weigang.

In Sabah, Peter’s football career spanned 1972 to 1993, after which he was employed at the Sabah Sports Board, taking on various administrative roles. Peter was in the role of team motivator in 1996 when Sabah won the domestic football league for the first time.

Born in 1951, Peter was the ninth of 10 children.

He was a lifelong sportsman with a prowess in tennis, badminton, basketball and golf. He was also a devoted family man and a devout Catholic. Peter succumbed to a heart attack on 14 November 2014. He was 63. He is survived by his wife Tracie, children and grandchildren. ■

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THE CURE

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Awaken your skin’s radiance with AsterSpring’s Awakening Skin Therapy, suitable for skin concerns such as dry, dehydrated and dull with uneven skin tones, or oily and sensitive, fragile and unstable skin. The facial treatment will help with overall skin hydration and rejuvenation, ensuring that you leave the spa looking fresh-faced. AsterSpring outlets are located in major shopping malls in Malaysia.

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Filled with proteins and nutrients, the Protini™ Polypeptide Cream will help replenish and restore skin to a strong and healthy state. The cream is formulated to deliver younger, revived-looking skin, almost from the first application. Existing lines, wrinkles and signs of sun-damage will appear reduced and skin will be strengthened and moisturised once more.

Home Treatment

Tiffany & Co. Eau de Parfum is a radiant and modern scent that opens with vibrant top notes of vert de mandarine and dries down to a sensual finish. This sparkling floral musk fragrance is designed around the noble iris, a flower long associated with Tiffany as a recurring motif in its jewellery designs. The crystal bottle recalls the iconic Tiffany Lucida and Tiffany Yellow Diamond cuts.

Spare two minutes twice a day with the ageLOC® LumiSpa Debut Kit, for an energising facial massage in the comfort of one’s home. The kit gently and thoroughly cleanses away traces of impurity, dirt and toxins through its counter-rotating, pore-tightening action, leaving skin brighter, softer and smoother while reducing the appearance of pores.

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GIZMOS+GADGETS

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

New from Jabra are the Elite 65t and Elite Active 65t earbuds that combine comfort and design. They come in two versions – one for daily on-the-go use and an ‘active’ version made for training and sports. Both, however, similarly focus on the voice experience, delivering superior audio quality for calls and music without wires.

Acer has unveiled the world’s first tablet running Chrome OS. The Chromebook Tab 10 is a full touchscreen device, paired with a Wacom stylus. It also comes with a 9.7-inch screen with a 2048×1536 pixel IPS display, plus a 5MP/2MP rear/front camera combo and a 34 Watt/hour battery that is said to be able to last up to nine hours.

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Polished Performance

All-In-One Companion Canon’s EOS M50 is a mirrorless camera that features an electronic viewfinder, fully articulating touchscreen, single control dial and a 24MP APS-C sensor. Light and compact, at just 390g, it allows users to tote it around with ease and be ready to snap away. The camera comes with a wide variety of wireless connectivity features as well, including Wi-Fi, NFC, and Bluetooth, which make sharing on social media platforms a breeze.

The Scrubba Wash Bag is a pocket-sized, 142g device for washing clothes anywhere, anytime. Just fill the TPU bag with detergent, water and dirty clothes, then roll it down and deflate before rubbing the interior flexible washboard for between 30 seconds to three minutes. Once rinsed, you will have clean laundry ready to hang and dry. Perfect for travelling, camping, trekking, backpacking or use while on a cruise.

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FASHION+ACCESSORIES

A Very Malaysian Raya Innai Red draws from Malaysia’s melting pot of people and cultures for the upcoming festivities. The campaign brings to life the essence of unity in diversity, by showcasing three well-known personalities of different backgrounds – actress Diana Danielle, television personality Sarah Lian and social activist Deborah Henry. innaired.com

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Go For Green In celebration of Eid this year, DeGem introduces a series of jewellery that showcases the beauty of emeralds. Each intricate piece is contrasted against the brilliance of fancy cut diamonds, as well as paired with sleek curves denoting sophistication and elegance. degemdiamond.com

Shine Bright

Trend In Tradition

The Chic Initiative’s aptly named Bintang (stars) collection portrays the brilliance of flickering lights on a starry Syawal night. Embellished with glittering crystals, the different clutches serve as the perfect companion for both day and night parties.

The Alia Bastamam lady finds new horizons in the festival of Eid, where blossoming botanicals meet sparkling stars. From ruffled shoulders on a baju kurung to exaggerated button details on a jubah, as well as a reimagined kurta featuring fit-and-flare disco pants, the collection is both modern and glamorous.

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The Globetrotter’s Styling Guide

Sweet Celebration

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Festive Colours In conjunction with Eid, Swarovski has introduced the Spring/Summer 2018 Crystal Rainbow collection. It celebrates some of the brand’s most distinctive attributes in multi-faceted femininity with the use of beautifully cut crystals to enhance gradients, tone-on-tone pairings and colour blocks of all kinds.

Emel by Melinda Looi unveils a colourful and very wearable collection of modern baju kurung inspired by the beauty of chantilly lace. It features the traditional Malay outfit in a range of lacy prints and colour-block designs, offering exciting choices for every fashionista this Eid. melindalooi.com

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Fashionable Return The Mimpikita festive collection features sweet pastels in addition to bold colours such as fuchsia, yellow and turquoise. It incorporates the brand’s signature in-house designed prints such as Petra (geometrics) and Scilla (florals) that enhance the soft and flowy fabrics used.

Make this year’s balik kampung (return to hometown) a stylish and unforgettable one with Ms Read’s coastal livinginspired collection. Think coconut-lined beaches, rich coral hues and tropical motifs in stunning shades of rosy pinks, greens, ash blues, off-whites, navy and black on dresses, as well as trendy mix-and-match tops and bottoms.

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Trial Of Ice Malaysia Airlines’ Head of Property and Administration, Mohd Khairizal Mohd Khalif, recently became the first Malaysian to join the Fjällräven Polar challenge.

The annual event, organised by Swedish outdoor equipment specialists Fjällräven, brings together ‘ordinary people’ from around the globe to experience 300 kilometres of Arctic wilderness.

Turn to the next page to read our interview with him.

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Upon arrival at the actual starting point of the expedition in Signalden, Norway, we were greeted by the sounds of dogs barking – the place was literally swarming with huskies!

No training was given on how to handle the sled or the dogs – we had to learn it on our own whilst on the trip. This was a new experience for me as I had never handled dogs before. One needs to be a fast learner and be agile to enter such an expedition.

The first day of sledding was tough because it was the first time for all participants to learn how to secure our dogs to the sled, and to experience riding the sled. The route was also challenging. We had to help the dogs by pushing the sled up the mountain and it was energy sapping! We rode for eight hours, or roughly 80 kilometres on that day, through the worst weather of the journey.

n What was the toughest part about the challenge?

n What made you join the Fjällräven Polar challenge? Last September, I was planning my next backpacking destination and wanted to experience either the Arctic or Antarctica. Unfortunately, the cost was too high. After returning from a backpacking trip to East Indonesia, I saw a call for entries for the Fjällräven Polar challenge, which would be held in the Arctic. I didn’t hesitate to apply! n How did you prepare for it? It was difficult as there was nobody here to approach for advice. Physically, I had to be fit, but I also had to be prepared to lose up to 15 kilogrammes during the expedition. I do white water rafting as a guide on the weekends, which helped me maintain a certain level of fitness.

The second part was preparing myself mentally for the cold weather and the prospect of handling the sled dogs. Then, there were the special preparations as a Muslim. There were many questions that needed to be answered such as how to perform ablution and where to pray or how to determine prayer times. I contacted the office of the Federal Territories Mufti, who developed guidelines for me to refer to.

Last but not least was preparing my equipment. Although the organisers provided us with the necessary clothing, I still had to have my cameras ready for this journey of a lifetime!

Before the expedition, we learnt basic winter survival skills such as how to layer our clothing, how to set up a tent, as well as starting a fire without matches in snowy, blistering cold weather. n Was the entire event what you expected?

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To top it off, we also had to care for the huskies. Whenever we reached camp, we had to set up a line in the ice to secure the huskies, cook for them and dig holes in the snow so they can hide from the wind at night. After all that is done, we could finally set up our own tents, make our meals, and rest. n What did you discover about yourself from this? I always knew that I am mentally strong, and an incident the night before the dogsledding day reinforced my beliefs. Everyone was asleep when I went out of the tent to answer the call of nature, wearing only base-layer clothing with no proper gloves or shoes on. Unfortunately in the dark and windy night, I fell waist-deep into the snow. I struggled but finally managed to free myself – all wet in negative temperature conditions!

I rushed to the tent to change, but my hands and feet were still numb. I became worried about hypothermia. The thought of not being able to do the expedition even before it started and the burden I carried as the first Malaysian on such an expedition all played in my mind, and I had a panic attack. Eventually, I calmed down, used a balm on my hands and feet, and convinced myself that I’d be okay.

The rest is history.

The second thing I learnt is how proud I am of my country. When we neared the finishing line, I was holding the Malaysian flag and heard from afar amongst the waiting media someone yelling “Malaysia!” I was so proud to hear this that when a cameraman came to ask me how I felt, I choked back on tears and couldn't speak.

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Duty Calls

for a feast and fireworks light up the sky. On the first day of Syawal, we dress in our best new clothes, or baju raya, and the children will queue up for duit raya (cash gifts). As a child, the happiest moment for me was collecting as much money as I could from the adults.

I also miss gathering with family members and eating delicious traditional dishes, especially ketupat (rice wrapped in palm leaves) and rendang (a spicy meat dish). n How do you celebrate when you are on duty? During my first year working with the airline, I was rostered for a three-day trip, which also coincided with the first day of Raya. Some of the other crew members brought kuih raya (cookies, biscuits and sweets) for us to celebrate onboard. Even though there was no ketupat or rendang, we prepared meals provided by the caterer and shared it amongst the crew. Our baju raya, of course, was the Malaysia Airlines green Kebaya (uniform)! n How do you feel being away from your loved ones during Eid (or

Hari Raya as it is known in Malaysia)? Sad, obviously! I stay with my

family, and even though I get to see them almost every day, Hari Raya is an important occasion as it only happens once a year. It’s also the time when we gather with relatives and seek forgiveness from each other. In the past few years that I’ve been on duty during Hari Raya, I still managed to see my parents and siblings before I go off to work. I feel blessed that we have technology these days to connect to each other from any part of the world, through video calls and text messages. n What do you miss most when you have to be on duty during Eid

celebrations? I have fond memories of Hari Raya at my parents’

hometown in Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Still fresh in my mind are celebrations on the eve of Ramadan, where everyone congregates

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Having to work during the festive season can be a difficult ordeal. Malaysia Airlines cabin crew Shazni Shazwani shares how she celebrates Eid away from home.

The best part about working at MAS is that everyone is like family.

I have many Muslim passengers who never fail to wish us Selamat Hari Raya. Last year, I celebrated the eve of Hari Raya with my passengers from Hyderabad, most of whom are Muslim. They understood how I felt as they too had to work during the holidays. n How does fasting during Ramadan affect your performance and

how do you cope with the time difference? It is not easy to go

about the day without food, so I have to be strong both physically and mentally. I usually have a proper meal for my breakfast so as to not tire out easily. The biggest challenge for me during Ramadan is when I have to fly to countries with a huge time difference. Instead of staying in the hotel room, I grab the chance to explore places, meet the locals and do some food hunting while waiting for sunset to break fast.

Passage For Pilgrims Malaysia Airlines recently signed a three-year agreement with Andalusia Travel and Tours Sdn Bhd, which will see the airline providing up to 200 charter flights to cater to Malaysian Muslim pilgrims flying to Madinah and Jeddah during the Umrah season, beginning August. This year, the airline has committed to providing 65 flights amounting to over 42,000 seats. “This is in line with our commitment to ensure the comfort, convenience and safety of the pilgrims in their journey to perform their religious obligations in the Holy Land,” said Malaysia Airlines Group Chief Executive Officer Izham Ismail.

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No. of aircraft 6 | Passenger Seating 494 Length 73m | Wingspan 79m | Height 24m

No. of aircraft 5 | Passenger Seating 286 Length 66.8m | Wingspan 64.75m | Height 17.05m

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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 21.

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. 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.

WHEELCHAIR assistance Wheelchair requests must be made through the Global Customer Contact Centre and/ or Ticket Office and/or Malaysia Airlines appointed travel agents at least 48 hours prior to departure. Contact the call centre at 1-300-88-3000 for more information.

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, which is correct at the time of printing. Visit malaysiaairlines.com for more information.

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Bratsk

Irkutsk

Chita Ulan-Ude

Ulan-Ude

Semey

Okha

Chita BlagoveschenskBlagoveschensk Khabarovsk

Ust-Kamenogorsk Ust-Kamenogorsk

Sea ofSea of Okha Okhotsk Okhotsk Petropavlovsk

Petropavlovsk

Khabarovsk

Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Yuzhno-Sakhalinsk Almaty Almaty Taraz Bishkek Bishkek

Taraz Tashkent

Tashkent

Dushanbe

Osh Dushanbe Kulob

Peshawar

Islamabad Peshawar

Faisalabad

Faisalabad Amritsar

Vladivostok

Islamabad Amritsar

Nagpur

Dhaka NagpurKolkata

Dhaka

Kunming

Kolkata

Mumbai HyderabadHyderabad

Tianjin Dalian

Asahikawa Memanbetsu Memanbetsu Obihiro Kushiro Kushiro

Aomori ofMisawa Aomori Sea of Sea Akita Akita Hanamaki Japan Japan Niigata Niigata

Bay ofBay of BengalBengal

Goa Bengaluru Bengaluru Chennai Chennai

Fuzhou Guilin Xiamen Xiamen Guangzhou Guangzhou Kaohsiung Hong Kong Hong Kong Hanoi Hanoi Haikou Da Nang

Krabi Phuket Phuket Colombo Colombo Hambantota Hambantota Banda AcehBanda Aceh

Male

Sanya

Misawa Hanamaki Yamagata Tokyo

East East China China Sea Sea Okinawa Fuzhou TaipeiOkinawa Taipei

NORTH NORTH PACIFIC PACIFIC OCEAN OCEAN

Kaohsiung

Haikou Sanya

South South Angeles China China Sea Manila Sea

Da Nang

Siem Reap Siem Reap Bangkok Bangkok Phnom PenhPhnom Penh

Andaman Andaman Sea Sea Medan

Qingdao Zhengzhou

Guilin Kunming

Chiang Mai Chiang Mai Yangon Yangon

Kozhikode Kozhikode Tiruchchirappalli Tiruchchirappalli Kochi Kochi Thiruvananthapuram ThiruvananthapuramTrincomalee Trincomalee

Male

Beijing

Tianjin

Asahikawa Vladivostok Obihiro

Dalian Yamagata Seoul Seoul Komatsu Komatsu Busan IzumoBusan Izumo Tokyo Qingdao Hiroshima Hiroshima Osaka Osaka Xi’an Fukuoka Fukuoka Tokushima Tokushima Jeju Jeju Nanjing Nanjing Nagasaki Kochi Kochi Nagasaki Shanghai Shanghai Miyazaki Chengdu Chengdu Miyazaki Wuhan Wuhan Hangzhou Hangzhou Kagoshima Kagoshima Ningbo Ningbo Chongqing Chongqing Changsha Changsha Wenzhou Wenzhou

Multan New Delhi New Delhi KathmanduKathmandu

Goa

Beijing

Zhengzhou Xi’an

Karachi Karachi Ahmedabad Ahmedabad

Mumbai

Urumqi

Osh

Kulob

Multan

Urumqi

Ho Chi MinhHo City Chi Minh City

Cebu

Angeles

Philippine Philippine Sea Sea

Manila

Guam

Guam

Cebu

Krabi

Kota Kinabalu Kota Kinabalu Bandar Seri Bandar Begawan Seri Begawan Tarakan Tarakan

Koror

Koror

Medan Kuala Lumpur Kuala Lumpur

Singapore Singapore

Equator

Equator

Jakarta

Jakarta Bali

INDIAN INDIAN OCEAN OCEAN

ArafuraArafura Sea Sea

Bali

TimorTimor Sea Sea Broome

Port Moresby Port Moresby Horn Island

Horn Island Darwin

Darwin

Weipa

Weipa

Cairns

Broome

Coral Coral Sea Sea

Cairns

Townsville Townsville Mount Isa Mount Isa Cloncurry Cloncurry Hamilton Island Hamilton Island Port Hedland Port Hedland Mackay Mackay Karratha Karratha Moranbah Moranbah Exmouth Exmouth Alice Springs Alice Springs Longreach Longreach Rockhampton Rockhampton New Caledonia New Caledonia Paraburdoo Paraburdoo Newman Newman Gladstone Gladstone Emerald Emerald Blackall Blackall Ayers Rock Ayers Rock Hervey Bay Hervey Bay Roma Roma Charleville Charleville Brisbane Brisbane Moree Moree Geraldton Geraldton Armidale Armidale Coffs Harbour Coffs Harbour Tamworth Tamworth Lord Howe IslandLord Howe Island Kalgoorlie Kalgoorlie Port Macquarie Port Macquarie Perth Perth Dubbo Dubbo Newcastle Newcastle Whyalla Whyalla Mildura Mildura Port Lincoln

Port Lincoln Adelaide

Wagga Wagga Wagga Wagga Sydney Sydney Adelaide Canberra Canberra Albury Albury

Devonport

Devonport Launceston Hobart

Auckland

Tasman Tasman Sea Sea

Melbourne Melbourne

Launceston

GMT +6

GMT +7

GMT +8

GMT +9

Wellington

Wellington

Hobart Queenstown

GMT +5

Auckland

GMT +10

Queenstown

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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GMT -3

GMT -2

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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

Kazan

Moscow

Vilnius

Kaliningrad

Novosibirsk

Omsk

Europe, Middle East + Africa

Nizhny Novgorod

Abakan

Pavlodar

Samara

Krasnoyars

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

INDIAN OCEAN

Djibouti

Livingstone Abuja

SOUTH ATLANTIC OCEAN

Lagos Windhoek Accra

Arabian Sea

Harare

Victoria Falls

Addis Ababa

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:

step 2: Go to “Redeem Flights” or “Redeem Lifestyles” for Enrich MYR50 Voucher Redemption and Golden Lounge Access Vouchers.

step 1: Login to your Enrich account.

Did you know?

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.

ENRICH SERVICES

step 3: Select from a list to fill in a claim form and attach proof of your activity (eg. e-ticket, boarding pass, receipt for nonair claims). Click “Submit”.

step 4: Look out for an acknowledgement email from us once you have submitted your claim.

Enrich Extension Login to your Enrich account to extend your expired miles or miles to expire for another year from the month of expiry at MYR0.02 per mile.*

Enrich Miles Transfer Share your miles as a gift to your family and friends with “Enrich Transfer” at MYR0.04 per mile.*

*These online services are temporarily unavailable on Enrich Online until further notice. Please contact Malaysia Airlines Call Centre 1-300-88-3000 (within Malaysia) or +603-5562 6330 (outside Malaysia) or Malaysia Airlines Ticket Offices for the services. **Note: GST and administration fees may apply for Enrich Extension & Enrich Miles Transfer. Terms and conditions apply.

FORGOT PASSWORD How to login if you forgot your password: After five unsuccessful attempts, your account will be locked. Please contact our call centre at 1-300-88-3000 for assistance.

step 1: Go to the Enrich login page.

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step 2: Click “Forgot Password”.

step 3: Enter your membership number and registered email address as provided in your Enrich account.

step 4: An email with a temporary password which is valid for 24 hours only will be sent to you.

step 5: Login using your temporary password.

step 6: Change to a new one by going to “My Account” and click “Change Password”.

step 7: Fill in your new password and click “Submit”.

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88 movies

92 Audio RAdio

Game Night Š 2018 Warner Bros. All Rights Reserved.

Entertainment

90 TV shows

Ratings:

G / U General audience. Suitable for all ages.

Contains scenes or language that may be disturbing or

offensive. Viewer discretion is advised.

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

R Restricted. Not suitable for audiences under 17.

NR Not rated by the Motion Picture Association of America.

PG-13 Parental guidance strongly recommended. Some content may be inappropriate for children under 13.

Award-winning movies/programmes.

15 Suitable only for 15 years and over.

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Programmes with Malaysian content.

Languages: A Arabic / D Danish / E English / ES Spanish / F French / G German / H Hindi / I Italian / IN Indonesian / J Japanese / K Korean / M Mandarin / ML Malay / T Tamil / TA Tagalog

Subtitles: A+ Arabic / C+ Chinese / E+ English / J+ Japanese / M+ Malay

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Movies

Favourites

Latest

THE INTERNSHIP PG-13 / 117 mins / Comedy / E, C+

THE DARJEELING LIMITED R / / 90 mins / Adventure, Comedy, Drama / E, C+

THE BIG YEAR PG / 98 mins / Comedy / E, C+

New THE 15:17 TO PARIS ALEK SKARLATOS, ANTHONY SADLER, SPENCER STONE PG-13 / 93 mins / Drama, History, Thriller / E, J, K, C+

BY MY SIDE BRANDON HO, ARWIND KUMAR, NADIAH NASH

MAZE RUNNER: THE DEATH CURE DYLAN O'BRIEN, KI HONG LEE, KAYA SCODELARIO

NR / 75 mins / Comedy, Drama, Romance / E, C+ /

PG-13 / 141 mins / Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller / E, C+

THE SHAPE OF WATER SALLY HAWKINS, OCTAVIA SPENCER, MICHAEL SHANNON

R/

/ 123 mins / Adventure, Drama, Fantasy / E, C+

X-MEN ORIGINS: WOLVERINE

GOODBYE CHRISTOPHER ROBIN DOMHNALL GLEESON, MARGOT ROBBIE

PG-13 / 107 mins / Action, Adventure, Sci-Fi / E, C+

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

DATE NIGHT PG-13 / 82 mins / Comedy, Crime, Romance / E, C+

LOGAN R/

/ 137 mins / Action, Drama, Sci-Fi / E, C+

THIS MEANS WAR PG-13 / 96 mins / Action, Comedy, Romance / E, C+

ABSOLUTE POWER

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New DEN OF THIEVES GERARD BUTLER, PABLO SCHREIBER, Curtis "50 Cent" Jackson, O'SHEA JACKSON JR. R/

/ 140 mins / Action, Crime, Drama / E, C+

LADY BIRD SAOIRSE RONAN, LAURIE METCALF, TRACY LETTS

R/

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

FATHER FIGURES OWEN WILSON, ED HELMS R/

/ 113 mins / Comedy / E, C+

STRATTON DOMINIC COOPER, AUSTIN STOWELL, GEMMA CHAN R/

/ 95 mins / Action, Thriller / E, C+

THE DISASTER ARTIST JAMES FRANCO, DAVE FRANCO, ARI GRAYNOR

R/

New Game Night

Jason Bateman, Rachel McAdams, Kyle Chandler R/

/ 93 mins / Comedy, Crime, Mystery / E, K, C+

Max and Annie’s weekly game night is upstaged by Max’s older and more successful brother, Brooks, who arranges an over-the-top murder mystery party. Determined to win to prove a point to Brooks, Max and Annie set out to solve the case. Unbeknownst to them, Brooks has really been kidnapped and the game isn’t what it seems to be.

/ 103mins / Biography, Comedy, Drama / E, C+

THE GREATEST SHOWMAN HUGH JACKMAN, MICHELLE WILLIAMS, ZAC EFRON

PG / 107 mins / Biography, Drama, Musical / E, C+

I, TONYA MARGOT ROBBIE, SEBASTIAN STAN, ALLISON JANNEY

R/

/ 132mins / Biography, Comedy, Drama / E, C+

ALL THE MONEY IN THE WORLD MICHELLE WILLIAMS, MARK WAHLBERG R/

PG-13 / 119 mins / Biography, Comedy, Drama / E, J, C+

New The Titan

JUSTICE LEAGUE BEN AFFLECK, GAL GADOT, JASON MOMOA

PG-13 / 119 mins / Action, Adventure, Fantasy / E, F, G, J, C+

NR / 97 mins / Sci-Fi / E, C+

The year is 2048. Earth is over-populated and scientists are looking to Saturn’s moon, Titan, as a new home for humanity. Rick Janssen, a war pilot, and other members of the military are chosen to participate in experiments to alter their genetics in hopes of creating humans who are adaptable to the surface of Titan. However, the experiments go awry.

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R/

ONLY THE BRAVE JOSH BROLIN, MILES TELLER

PG-13 / 134 mins / Biography, Drama / E, F, C+

WONDER JACOB TREMBLAY, OWEN WILSON, IZABELA VIDOVIC

PG / 113 mins / Drama, Family / E, F, I, Es, C+

/ 115 mins / Comedy, Crime, Drama / E, C+

BLADE RUNNER 2049 HARRISON FORD, RYAN GOSLING, ANA DE ARMAS, Sylvia Hoeks, Robin Wright R/

IN SEARCH OF FELLINI MARIA BELLO, KSENIA SOLO, BETH RIESGRAF

R/

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

R/

R/

/ 98 mins / Action, Crime, Drama / E, C+

/ 119 mins / Action, Crime, Drama / E, C+

BEFORE SUNSET R/

/ 80 mins / Drama, Romance / E, C+

R/

/ 122 mins / Biography, Crime, Drama / E, J, K, C+

THE FOREIGNER KATIE LEUNG, JACKIE CHAN

BLACK MASS

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

/ 124 mins / Mystery, Sci-Fi, Thriller / E, F, G, J, C+

Award-winning movies

MURDER ON THE ORIENT EXPRESS KENNETH BRANAGH, PENÉLOPE CRUZ, WILLEM DAFOE, Judi Dench, Johnny Depp, Josh Gad PG-13 / 96 mins / Crime, Drama, Mystery / E, F, G, J, C+

GEOSTORM GERARD BUTLER, JIM STURGESS, ABBIE CORNISH, Daniel Wu, Ed Harris PG-13 / 109 mins / Action, Sci-Fi, Thriller / E, F, G, J, C+

/ 123mins / Biography, Crime, Drama / E, C+

BATTLE OF THE SEXES EMMA STONE, STEVE CARELL, ANDREA RISEBOROUGH

Sam Worthington, Taylor Schilling, Tom Wilkinson

THREE BILLBOARDS OUTSIDE EBBING, MISSOURI FRANCES MCDORMAND, WOODY HARRELSON, Sam Rockwell, Abbie Cornish

R/

KINGSMAN: THE GOLDEN CIRCLE TARON EGERTON, COLIN FIRTH, MARK STRONG, Julianne Moore

/ 138 mins / Action, Adventure, Comedy / E, F, G, J, C+

STRONGER JAKE GYLLENHAAL, TATIANA MASLANY, MIRANDA RICHARDSON

R/

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

LA LA LAND RYAN GOSLING, EMMA STONE, ROSEMARIE DEWITT, John Legend PG-13 / 127 mins / Comedy, Drama, Musical / E, C+

AN AMERICAN IN PARIS GENE KELLY, LESLIE CARON, OSCAR LEVANT NR / 113 mins / Drama, Musical, Romance / E

THE DEPARTED LEONARDO DICAPRIO, MATT DAMON, JACK NICHOLSON R/

AMERICAN ASSASSIN DYLAN O'BRIEN, MICHAEL KEATON, SANAA LATHAN, Shiva Negar, Taylor Kitsch R/

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

THE DESCENDANTS GEORGE CLOONEY, SHAILENE WOODLEY, AMARA MILLER R/

DUNKIRK FIONN WHITEHEAD, BARRY KEOGHAN, MARK RYLANCE, Harry Styles PG-13 / 106 mins / Action, Drama, History / E, F, G, J, C+

/ 146 mins / Crime, Drama, Thriller / E, A

/ 115 mins / Comedy, Drama / E, C+

MRS DOUBTFIRE ROBIN WILLIAMS, SALLY FIELD, PIERCE BROSNAN

PG-13 / 125 mins / Comedy, Drama, Family / E, C+

GIANT - Elizabeth taylor GRETA GARBO, CHARLES BICKFORD

NR / 89 mins / Drama, Romance / E

WALK THE LINE JOAQUIN PHOENIX, REESE WITHERSPOON

PG-13 / 135 mins / Biography, Drama, Music / E

SEVEN BRIDES FOR SEVEN BROTHERS ROBERT MITCHUM, JEAN SIMMONS, MONA FREEMAN NR / 91 mins / Crime, Drama, Film-Noir / E

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

Japanese

hindi

情遇曼哈顿 / LOVE IS A BROADWAY HIT GODFREY GAO, LIKUN WANG, CHUAN-JUN WANG

こいのわ 婚活クルージング / MATCHMAKING CRUISE MASAMI NAGASAWA, RYUHEI MATSUDA, MAHIRO TAKASUGI

मॉम / MOM SRIDEVI, AKSHAYE KHANNA, ADNAN SIDDIQUI

NR / 103 mins / Romance / M, E+

G/

/ 105 mins / Romance, Comedy / E+

NR /

/ 144 mins / Drama, Thriller / E+

kids

FANTASTIC MR. FOX GEORGE CLOONEY, MERYL STREEP, BILL MURRAY

PG / 86 mins / Animation, Adventure, Comedy / E

New Terobek Raya Johan, Azhan Rani, Beto Kusyairi

Saadon and Timah are a married couple who reminisce about the spirit of celebrating Eid from the time the two began the ritual of fasting together while dating to their eventual marriage.

Through the couple’s narration, the audience gets an insight into how Eid was celebrated during the bygone era of the 1970s through the 1990s.

轻松+愉快 / FREE AND EASY GANG XU, ZHIYONG ZHANG, Baohe Xue, Benbin Gu, Xun Zhang, Liguo Yuan NR / 99 mins / Comedy / M, E+

indonesian

三生三世十里桃花 / ONCE UPON A TIME YIFEI LIU, YANG YANG, CHUN LI, Jin Luo, Yikuan Yan, Xuan Gu

探偵はBARにいる3 / THE LAST SHOT IN THE BAR YÔ ÔIZUMI, RYÛHEI MATSUDA, KEIKO KITAGAWA

भू म ि/ BHOOMI SUNNY LEONE, SANJAY DUTT, ADITI RAO HYDARI

三度目の殺人 / THE THIRD MURDER MASAHARU FUKUYAMA, KÔJI YAKUSHO, ISAO HASHIZUME

पू र ्णा / POORNA AZAM, SEKHAR BABU BACHINEPALLY, VEERA BADARAM

PG-13 / 122 mins / Drama / E+

NR / 124 mins / Drama, Mystery / E+

NR /

/ 124 mins / Action, Crime, Drama / H, E+

MR. POPPER'S PENGUINS JIM CARREY, CARLA GUGINO, ANGELA LANSBURY PG / 93 mins / Comedy, Family, Fantasy / E, C+

NR / 98 mins / Biography / E+

NR / 108 mins / Drama / M, E+

闪光少女 /

BABY BRO ZIZAN RAZAK, IZARA AISHAH, SHAHEIZY SAM G / 120 mins / Drama, Family / ML, E+

MARLINA THE MURDERER IN FOUR ACTS DEA PANENDRA, EGI FEDLY

OUR SHINING DAYS LULU XU, YUCHANG PENG, EASON CHAN, Ni Yan, Le Geng, Yongxi Liu, Mingjie Luo

korean

जॉल ी ललब २ / JOLLY LLB 2 AKSHAY KUMAR, HUMA QURESHI, SAURABH SHUKLA NR / 119 mins / Comedy, Crime, Drama / E+

रं गू न / RANGOON KANGANA RANAUT, SHAHID KAPOOR, SAIF ALI KHAN

NR / 100 mins / Drama, Music / M, E+

BATMAN: YEAR ONE BRYAN CRANSTON, BEN MCKENZIE, ELIZA DUSHKU

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G / 120 mins / Comedy / ML, E+

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

NR / 123 mins / Action, Drama,

NR / 93 mins / Action, Drama / E+

european Tamil 우리들 / THE WORLD OF US CHOI SOO-IN, SEOL HYE-IN, LEE SEO-YEON G / / 98 mins / Drama / E+

SCOOBY-DOO! LEGEND OF THE PHANTOSAUR FRANK WELKER, MINDY COHN, GREY DELISLE NR / 75 mins / Animation, Comedy, Family / E

BATMAN: THE KILLING JOKE KEVIN CONROY, MARK HAMILL, TARA STRONG

R / 77 mins / Animation, Action, Crime / E

16 PUASA SABRI YUNUS, BELL NGASRI, Aziz M. Osman NR / 120 mins / Drama, Comedy / ML, E+

Pai Kau DEVA MAHENRA, RINGGO AGUS RAHMAN NR / 86 mins / Drama, Mystery / E+

tagalog

Guarda in Alto / Look Up Giacomo Ferrara, Aurélia Poirier, Lou Castel, Ivan Franek, Emilio Gavira NR / 90 mins / Adventure, Drama / I, E+

Le Fidèle / Racer and the Jailbird Matthias Schoenaerts, Adèle Exarchopoulos, Eric De Staercke, Jean-Benoît Ugeux G / 130 mins / Crime, Drama / F, E+

வ ிக்ரம் வேத / VIKRAM VEDHA MADHAVAN, VIJAY SETHUPATHI NR /

채비 / THE PREPARATION GOH DO-SHIM, KIM SUNG-KYUN, SEON YU NR / / 114 mins / Drama / E+ 스타박'스 다방 / BITTERSWEET BREW SUNG-HYUN BAEK, SONG-HWA CHAE, DEOK-HO GIL

15 / 104 mins / Comedy, Drama / E+

KAU YANG SATU IZARA AISHAH, AARON AZIZ, HISYAM HAMID PG-13 / 120 mins / Action, Drama / ML, E+

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LOVING IN TANDEM MAYMAY ENTRATA, EDWARD BARBER, KISSES DELAVIN NR / 108 mins / Comedy, Romance / E+

Whatever Happens FAHRI YARDIM, SYLVIA HOEKS, TORBEN LIEBRECHT, Alexander Beyer NR / 101 mins / Romance, Drama / G, E+

돌아와요 부산항애 / BROTHERS IN HEAVEN SUNG HOON, JO HAN-SUN NR / 115 mins / Drama, Action / E+

/ 140 mins / Action, Crime, Thriller / T, E+

BABY LOONEY TUNES: EGGS-TRAORDINARY ADVENTURE JUNE FORAY, SAM VINCENT NR / 119 mins / Animation, Adventure, Family / E

BATMAN BEYOND: RETURN OF THE JOKER WILL FRIEDLE, MARK HAMILL

अरम्म / aramm NAYANTHARA, RAMS

PG-13 / 74 mins / Animation, Action, Crime / E

கருப்பன் / KARUPPAN VIJAY SETHUPATHI, TANYA

THE JETSONS & WWE: ROBOWRESTLEMANIA! JEFF BERGMAN, JB BLANC

NR / 105 mins / Drama / E+

U / 117 mins / Action, Drama, Thriller / E+

ஸ்பைடர் / SPYDER RADHIKA PRASIDHHA, RAJAKUMARAN

U / 116 mins / Action, Crime, Thriller / E+

NR / 81 mins / Animation, Comedy, Family / E For the complete list of movies for kids, please refer to your in-flight entertainment system.

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TV programmes

Comedy

Drama

LEGENDS OF TOMORROW S1 ROBERT TAYLOR, KATEE SACKHOFF, LOU DIAMOND PHILLIPS

THE MICK S1 KAITLIN OLSON, SOFIA BLACKD'ELIA, CARLA JIMENEZ, Thomas BarbuscaNEZ 9 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

Mom S4/S5

5 Episodes /

Animal Kingdom S2

Anna Faris, Allison Janney, Mimi Kennedy

Ellen Barkin, Scott Speedman, Shawn Hatosy

Christy is a single mom with two children who decides to move to Napa, California to start a fresh life and maintain her newfound sobriety while living with her passiveaggressive mother, Bonnie, who is also a recovering alcoholic. In the season five premiere, Bonnie gets cold feet when her long-term love interest proposes to her.

When Josh Cody’s mother dies from a drug overdose, he moves to Southern California to live with his estranged grandmother, Janine “Smurf” Cody, and her sons. Little does Josh know, Smurf and his uncles make a living by running heists and other criminal activities.

In Season 2, the boys rebel against Smurf after a heist goes wrong.

S4 6 Episodes, S5 8 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each / E

/ 30 mins each / E

13 Episodes /

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YOUNG SHELDON S1 IAIN ARMITAGE, ZOE PERRY, LANCE BARBER, Montana Jordan, Raegan Revord

/ 60 mins each / E

RIVERDALE S1 K.J. APA, LILI REINHART, CAMILA MENDES

5 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each / E

11 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

TIME AFTER TIME S1 FREDDIE STROMA, JOSH BOWMAN, GENESIS RODRIGUEZ 5 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

CONTAINMENT S1 DAVID GYASI, CHRISTINA MARIE MOSES, CHRIS WOOD 6 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

THE MIDDLE S8 PATRICIA HEATON, NEIL FLYNN, CHARLIE MCDERMOTT, Eden Sher

23 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each / E

FRESH OFF THE BOAT S3 RANDALL PARK, CONSTANCE WU, HUDSON YANG, Forrest Wheeler, Ian Chen 8 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

ONE MISSISSIPPI S1 TIG NOTARO, JOHN ROTHMAN, NOAH HARPSTER, Casey Wilson 4 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each / E

GOTHAM S3 BEN MCKENZIE, Donal Logue, David Mazouz, Sean Pertwee

11 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each / E

ARROW S5 STEPHEN AMELL, KATIE CASSIDY, Colin Donnell, DAVID RAMSEY

4 Episodes /

BLINDSPOT S2 SULLIVAN STAPLETON, JAIMIE ALEXANDER, ROB BROWN 6 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each / E

/ 60 mins each / E

THE FLASH S3 GRANT GUSTIN, CANDICE PATTON,

11 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

LETHAL WEAPON S1/S2 DAMON WAYANS, CLAYNE CRAWFORD, KEESHA SHARP S1 6 Episodes, S2 4 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

SPEECHLESS S1 MINNIE DRIVER, JOHN ROSS BOWIE, CEDRIC YARBROUGH, Mason Cook, Micah Fowler, Kyla Kenedy 12 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

THE BIG BANG THEORY S11 JOHNNY GALECKI, JIM PARSONS, KALEY CUOCO, Simon Helberg 14 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

NEW GIRL S6 ZOOEY DESCHANEL, JAKE JOHNSON, MAX GREENFIELD, Lamorne Morris, Hannah Simone 4 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each / E

STAR S1 JUDE DEMOREST, BRITTANY O'GRADY, RYAN DESTINY, Amiyah Scott 4 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

SUPERGIRL S2 MELISSA BENOIST, MEHCAD BROOKS, CHYLER LEIGH, Jeremy Jordan, David Harewood 4 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

EMPIRE S3 TERRENCE HOWARD, TARAJI P. HENSON, JUSSIE SMOLLETT 4 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

THE 100 S4 ELIZA TAYLOR, BOB MORLEY, MARIE AVGEROPOULOS 6 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each / E

THE AMERICANS S4 KERI RUSSELL, MATTHEW RHYS, KEIDRICH SELLATI 4 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

THE ORIGINALS S4 JOSEPH MORGAN, DANIEL GILLIES, CLAIRE HOLT

5 Episodes /

THE LAST MAN ON EARTH S3 WILL FORTE, JANUARY JONES, CLEOPATRA COLEMAN 4 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each / E

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LIFE IN PIECES S2 COLIN HANKS, BETSY BRANDT, THOMAS SADOSKI, Zoe Lister-Jones 12 Episodes / 30 mins each / E

2 BROKE GIRLS S6 KAT DENNINGS, BETH BEHRS, GARRETT MORRIS, Jennifer Coolidge, Matthew Moy 5 Episodes /

/ 30 mins each / E

THIS IS US S1 MILO VENTIMIGLIA, MANDY MOORE, STERLING K. BROWN, Chrissy Metz 8 Episodes /

/ 60 mins each / E

MAJOR CRIMES S5 MARY MCDONNELL, G.W. BAILEY, TONY DENISON, Michael Paul Chan 5 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

/ 60 mins each / E

FEUD S1 JESSICA LANGE, SUSAN SARANDON, JUDY DAVIS 4 Episodes / 60 mins each / E

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TV programmes

Best of Malaysia

Chinese

Hindi

Harimau Malaya 1980

POWERLIST ASIA S6 EP9

THE SECRET LIFE OF ALFIA ROMANI EP8

An inspirational documentary on the Malaysian football team that qualified for the 1980 Olympic Games in Moscow. It highlights key events 38 years ago, including the challenges the team had to face and where the players are now.

MILLIONAIRE MINDS S2 EP2 – VIVY YUSOF

The late Peter Rajah's story is on pages 68-69

SPONGEBOB SQUAREPANTS S10

LOST IN OZ S1 1 episode / 30 mins / E

2 episodes / 30 mins each / E

PG / 60 mins / History / E /

UNPLUGGED RAYA PG / 30 mins / ML /

CANTIK DETEKTIF S3 EP2 PG / 60 mins / ML /

PG / 30 mins

PG / 30 mins

MOST CHERISHED EXPERIENCES EP13

SUPER OCTOGENARIANS

BHABIJI GHAR PAR HAI

PG / 30 mins

1 episode / 30 mins / E

NELLA THE PRINCESS KNIGHT S1 1 episode / 30 mins / E

TEENAGE MUTANT NINJA TURTLES S4 2 episodes / 30 mins each / E

FAIRLY ODDPARENTS S10

PROJEK TEAM PARK S2 PG / 30 mins / ML /

PECAH PERUT SHIMMER & SHINE S3

2 episodes / 30 mins each / E

1 episode / 30 mins / E

2 episodes / 30 mins each / E

PG / 60 mins / ML /

READY, SET, ACTION PG / 30 mins / ML /

Japanese

PG / 30 mins / ML /

BUNSEN IS A BEAST S1

PG / 30 mins / ML /

OLE OLE TEMASYA S2 EP2 PG / 30 mins / ML /

1 episode / 30 mins / E

NIKO AND THE SWORD OF LIGHT S1

SUPA STRIKAS S4

1 episode / 30 mins / E

4 episodes / 30 mins each / E

RUSTY RIVETS S1

SUNNY DAY S1

2 episodes / 30 mins each / E

1 episode / 30 mins / E

LAWAK KE DER TAK COVERLINE EP2 PG / 30 mins / ML /

KAIL PAGI MAKAN PETANG PG / 30 mins / ML /

sports XIAMEN INTERNATIONAL MARATHON PG / 60 mins / E

WORLD CUP POSTCARDS

SOLO YOLO EP1 PG / 30 mins / ML /

JOHAN RAYA SAMPAI PENGSAN

LIFESTYLE Road to the 2018 FIFA World Cup

MISSION OF HOPE - FRANCE

A preview series of the 2018 FIFA World Cup featuring behind-the-scenes interviews with key players and coaches leading up to the most anticipated global event this summer. The series will look at how each of the 32 teams qualified for the tournament, including key archive moments and match footage from the qualifying rounds.

TOUGH BOATS - EGYPT

PG / 60 mins / E

PG / 30 mins / E

PG / 60 mins / E

SATAY With Rhys Williams PG / 5 mins / ML, E+, M+ /

CURI CURI CUTI EP9 PG / 30 mins / ML /

MISSION OF HOPE - INDIA

TOFUKUJI PG / 30 mins / J+

korean I WALK TOSCANA VIA FRANCIGENA PG / 60 mins / E+

PG / 60 mins / E

RHYS WILLIAM A.K.A MAT SALLEH CARI MAKAN: LONDON

FRENCH THE BLUE DANUBE PG / 60 mins

THE GRAND MASTERS OF THE CHAUVET CAVE

MADHATTAN PG / 60 mins / E

PG / 30 mins / E

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SOUNDSTAGE MAKING MURIEL PG / 60 mins / E

Science & Tech

PG / 60 mins

CRACKING THE CODE

SHOWBIZ

NATURAL WORLD

HOLLYWOOD'S 10 BEST

PG / 60 mins / E

LIFE STORY EP1 PG / 60 mins / E

PG / 60 mins / E

LANDS ON THE MONSOON EP1

HOLLYWOOD REWIND: MOVIE AWARD MEMORIES

Tough tRUCKS ICELAND

PG / 30 mins / E

PG / 60 mins / E

PG / 60 mins / E

IATA AWARENESS PG / 1 min 3 seconds / E

ENRICH & MEMBERS - TURNING JOURNEYS INTO GREAT EXPERIENCES PG / 60 mins / E

ENRICH BRAND VIDEO PG / 1 min / E

HISTORY THE HISTORY OF THE SILK ROAD

RELIGIOUS SALAM MUSLIM PG / 30 mins / ML

UNITED FOR WILDLIFE PG / 1 min 7 seconds / E

PG / 60 mins / E

FLAVORS OF PERU PG / 60 mins / E

Travel JUST ANOTHER DAY IN WESTERN AUSTRALIA

EMPIRE BUILDERS: Japan

PG / 60 mins / E

PG / 60 mins / E

FLAVORS OF MAINE PG / 60 mins / E

NEGARAKU ICON: TALALLA BROTHERS PG / 60 mins / E

PG / 60 mins

PG / 30 mins

PG / 60 mins

PG / 60 mins / E

PG / 60 mins / E

SULTANS OF POISON

VAASTU FOR BETTER LIVING S2

THE WONDERS OF INDIA

CHAPLIN IN BALI

PG / 30 mins / E

A HOUSE OF ITS TIME - SINGAPORE BLACK AND WHITE HOUSES

PG / 30 mins

PG / 60 mins

MALAYSIA AIRLINES - THE DAY OF THE LEGENDS

PG / 30 mins / E

BUSINESS

PG / 30 mins

GO FREELY

PG / 30 mins / E

ENRICH AND HI-5 TEAM UP FOR SONG OF THE WEEK

arabic

Tamil RASIKKA RUSIKKA S4

KL TO KARAIKUDI

PG / 60 mins / E

LET’S MAKE IT TASTY EP1 & 2

DOES PRICE HAVE GENDER? - THE GENDER MARKETING

PG / 30 mins

PG / 60 mins / ML /

PG / 60 mins / E

Read our World Cup preview on pages 52-55

PG / 30 mins

WASHOKU

DREAM CATCHERS

2 episodes / 30 mins each / E

WELCOME TO THE WAYNE S1

LOUD HOUSE S1

SEPAHTU REUNION RAYA

PG / 30 mins

RAJA RASOI AUR ANDAAZ ANOKHA

PG / 30 mins / J+

DANGER & EGGS S1

PG / 30 mins

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KIDs

Fly high with Hi-5 & Enrich Juniors PG / 30 mins / E

THE MYSTERY OF BRITANNIC PG / 60 mins / E

MAVCOM

PG / 5 mins / E

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Audio on-demand

Award-winning Malaysian singer NJWA’s self-titled third EP is playing onboard this month.

We caught up with the singer for a quick chat.

How old were you when you first got into music?

I took my first piano lesson at the age of three, and vocal lessons at the age of nine, so music has been a part of me since I was very young. I did my first show as a singer-songwriter at the age of 19 and I haven’t looked back since.

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You graduated from the Berklee College of Music in Boston, Massachusetts, and moved to New York after graduation. How different is the music industry in the U.S. compared to Malaysia?

musicians I met at Berklee who came from various backgrounds drew from their culture, and that’s what makes their sound unique.

This prompted me to experiment more with my sound, thus the birth of this blend of R&B and Southeast Asian music. Imagewise, I was truly inspired by the minimalist and edgy styles of New Yorkers, which then evolved into my own style that represents who I am today.

Where do you draw your musical inspiration from?

The music that is being made there is really forward. Everyone is trying to create a new sound that is unique. There is also so much talent and everyone is gunning for the same thing, so you have to work really hard in order to stand out.

From life experiences (and) my surroundings. Listening to different genres of music from different eras has also inspired me musically.

Both your image and your sound are notably different now compared to your early days.

What prompted this change?

At the moment, I would really like to work with Moses Sumney.

His sound is full of lush vocal layerings and it’s so ethereal. I would love to see what we would come up with if I included my traditional asli singing with his music.

Being a student at Berklee really opened my ears to different styles of music. Although my initial love was for R&B and Jazz, I also realised that all the

Which musician or artist would you most like to work with, and why?

The hits

MEMORIES

including... Dami Im (above), NJWA, George Ezra, Chloe x Halle, The Voidz, Editors, What So Not, Scotty McCreery, Justin Timberlake, Son Lux, MGMT, RakSu, Moss Kena, Thundercat, OG, Ron C and DJ Candlestick, Ezra Furman, Lo Moon, CLMD

including... LaBelle (above), Frank Sinatra, Toto, Destiny's Child, Will Smith, Simon & Garfunkel, Gloria Estefan, Taylor Dayne, Electric Light Orchestra, Daryl Hall & John Oates, Eurythmics, Boston, Michael Bolton, Jimi Hendrix, Alice Cooper, Barbra Streisand

Jazz

hindi

including... Kurt Elling (above), Nostalgia 77, Till Bronner & Dieter Ilg, Christian McBride Big Band, Dizzy Gillespie, Cecile McLorin Salvant, Jack DeJohnette, Larry Grenadier, John Medeski & John Scofield, Duke Ellington & His Famous Orchestra, Gabin

including... Yours Truly Arijit, Vol.2, Jab Harry Met Sejal (OMPS), T-Series Mixtape, Dear Zindagi, Ae Dil Hai Mushkil, Yours Truly Pritam, To My Valentine (Punjabi Love Songs), 50 Glorious Musical Years (The Complete Works), Kaabil

KIDs

Tamil

including... The Wiggles (above), Ajay Singha, Original Cast of SpongeBob SquarePants, The New Musical, Little Feet Music, Roshan Treasuriwala, Annabelle Ferro, My Little Pony, John Field, Bananas In Pyjamas

including... Finesse: Shreya Ghoshal (above), Mersal (OMPS), Kaatru Veliyidai, They've Got The Moves: Suriya, 20 Biggest Hits: Harris Jayaraj Vol.1, Summer Acoustic – Tamil, Tamil Beats, Kollywood, Varuthapadatha Vaalibar Sangam

soundtrack (Not available in A350)

including... Lady Bird (OMPS), West Side Story (Original Broadway Cast), Blade Runner 2049 (OMPS), Moonlight Cinema, War For The Planet Of The Apes (OMPS), Tulip Fever (OMPS), John Williams & Steven Spielberg: The Ultimate Collection

The Kids Are Alright – Chloe x Halle At just 17 and 19 years old, Chloe and Halle Bailey have come a long way from the days of recording songs in their living room. The sisters are endorsed by their idol Beyoncé who signed them to her record label. Their debut R&B album features 14 songs including Grown, the track that serves as the theme song for the American TV sitcom series Grown-ish.

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club

(Not available in A350)

including... What So Not, CLMD, Kygo, Maya Jane Coles, Makoto, Bonobo, DJ Shadow, RAC, Nu:Logic, Leftfield, Sick Music 2018, Ultra Music Festival 2017

Malay

including... Shima, Amy Mastura, Aubrey Suwito & Friends with The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra, Sheila Majid, Malique, Altimet, iamNEETA, Ziana Zain, Jacyln Victor, Wings, Alif Satar, Aishah, Gerhana Ska Cinta, Bunkface, Joe Flizzow, Menjelang Syawal, Sesuci Lebaran...

Sentuhan Klasik

indonesian

including... Novita Dewi, Audy, Rendy Pandugo, Isyana Sarasvati, Astrid, Judika, Sheila On 7, 30 Lagu Islami Terbaik

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Ultimate Collection, A Street Cat Named Bob (OMPS), The Girl On The Train

Audio on-demand + Radio Channels

MANDARIN

world

classical

Radio Channels

chart toppers

Cantonese

including... Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (above), Eros Ramazzotti, Nadir, At Adau, AkashA, Julio Iglesias, Humood Alkhuder, Santana

nasyid

including... Malaysia Philharmonic Orchestra-Claus Peter Flor (above), New Year's Concert 2018, Lang Lang, Yo-Yo Ma/Emanuel Ax/ Leonidas Kavakos, The Great Luciano Pavarotti, Olga Peretyatko, Khatia Buniatishvili, 2CELLOS, Amy Dickson, Francesco Grillo, Nicole Car

playlist

(Only available in A350)

malay favourites including... Cokelat, Alif Satar, Ary Klangit, Noh Salleh, Nasir P. Ramlee, Wings, Joe Flizzow feat.

SonaOne, Terry, M. Nasir, Isyana Sarasvati, Rafael Tan, Aliff Aziz, Cakra Khan, Dato AC Mizal, Ila Damiaa, Judika, Hazan Rashid, Alyah, Misha Omar, Sam Nuhair

pop asia including... Hacken Lee (above), Eman Lam, Phil Lam, Jason Chan, Sandy Lam, Leon Lai, Cass Phang, Ekin Cheng, Angela Pang

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

japanese

korean

including... FLOW (above), Scandal, MIREI, LiSA, Mika Nakashima, Kousuke Atari, ClariS, X JAPAN

including... VOK (above), Cocosori, EXID, Ahn Ye Eun, Year7 Class1, J_ust, Soo-Bong Shim, Jung Dongha & Oh Jun Sung, Crayon Pop

relax

(Not available in A350)

including... Michelle Qureshi, Fiona Joy, Sherry Finzer, Yanni, Yiruma, Jennifer Defrayne, Sleep Music, Music For The Mind: Classical Music For Your Well-Being, Music to Relax To, Music To Sleep By, Classical Chill, Holistic Yoga, Sensuous Chill

Rhythm & Blues (Not available in A350)

including... Johnny Jenkins, Charlie Wilson, Gabriel Garzon-Montano, Tuxedo, Alicia Keys, Usher, Craig David, Stan Walker, Music From The American Epic Sessions (Deluxe)

country

(Not available in A350)

including... Scotty McCreery, Dixie Chicks, Kelsea Ballerini, Tim McGraw & Faith Hill, Luke Combs, Tammy Wynette, Brad Paisley, Rodney Crowell, Nikki Lane, Kane Brown, Miranda Lambert, Ward Thomas, Dolly Parton, The Highwaymen, Carrie Underwood

comedy

(Not available in A350)

including... Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara, Joan Rivers, Jonathan Winters, "Weird Al" Yankovic, Bocey

including... 30 Lagu Islami Terbaik (above), Menjelang Syawal, Sesuci Lebaran..Sentuhan Klasik, Ultra 2018, Shogun Audio Presents-The Classics 2004-2017, Sick Music 2018, I Love the 80's, Old Time Memories 2.0, Ultimate ‌ Chillout, The Essential Classical

Rock

(Only available in A350)

including... Judas Priest (above), Albert Hammond Jr, Jimi Hendrix, Alice Cooper, The Shins, Black Rebel Motorcycle Club, Joe Satriani, Evanescence , Jeff Lynne's ELO, Scorpions, David Gilmour, Nothing But Thieves, Foo Fighters

Talk Radio

(Only available in A350)

including... Jerry Stiller & Anne Meara, Joan Rivers, Jonathan Winters, Bocey

Light & Easy (Not available in A350)

including... Kyle Bielfield, Michael Bolton, Boyz II Men, Bob Dylan, Vancouver Sleep Clinic, Omar Kamal, The Fray, Cliff Richard, The Piano Guys, Il Divo, Natalie Imbruglia

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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including... SEKAI NO OWARI, Keyakizaka46, Masaharu Fukuyama, ToNick, Suchmos, Cho Eunae, Karen Mok, Jay Chou, Rainie Yang, Okamoto's, FLOW, Nogizaka46, Cocosori, Regine, Scandal, A.C.E, VOK feat. Yun Heeseok, So Jihyeok

hindi rhythmS Including... Yo Yo Honey Singh, Neha Kakkar, Navraj Hans, Sonu Nigam, Pritam, Nikhil Dsouza, Sajid Wajid, Diljit Dosanjh, Sajid Khan, Himesh Reshammiya, Kumar Sanu, Shreya Ghoshal, Abhishek Arora, Mohit Chauhan, Neeti Mohan, Sunidhi Chauhan, Armaan Malik, Sharib Toshi feat. Arijit Singh, Shamir Tandon, Rahat Fateh Ali Khan, Dhvani Bhanushali

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including... Chen Pan (above), Allen Su, Julia Peng, Rainie Yang, Eric Chou, Princess Ai Tai, Eagle Pan, A-Lin, Jian Cui, Jeff Chang, Jolin Tsai, Luo Tian Yi, Xue Zhi Qian, Victor Wong, Coco Lee, Princess Ai

including... Pink, Matt Terry, Sade, Dami Im, Meghan Trainor, Buddy feat. A$AP Ferg, PRETTYMUCH, The Chainsmokers, N.E.R.D. and Rihanna, feat. Drake, Diplo & Lil Xan, DJ Khaled feat. Demi Lovato, Pentatonix, MUNA, B Young, 23 Unofficial & Chip, Digital Farm Animals x Shaun Frank x Dragonette, Ro James, Jessica Mauboy, Louisa feat. 2 Chainz

GOLDEN ERA including... Natalie Imbruglia, Boston, Bay City Rollers, Labelle feat. Patti LaBelle, Des'ree, Cheryl Lynn, The Four Tops, Billy Ocean, Billy Paul, Bill Withers, The Three Degrees, Simon & Garfunkel, The Stone Roses, Harry Nilsson

ROCK ARENA including... Fleetwood Mac, Ben Miller Band, Okkervil River, Steve Vai, Jack White, Jack's Band, The Only Ones, Flagship, Kasabian, The Vaccines, David Bowie, Boy Azooga, Judas Priest, Ram Jam, Caroline Rose, Albert Hammond Jr

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。

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Win Of A Lifetime Tan Ban Ning is all smiles as she claims her grand prize win of a brand new BMW318i, a Bally bag and fuel vouchers worth RM3,600 (USD918) courtesy of Malaysia Airports’ Eraman Shopping Extravaganza Buy & Win Contest. Fifty-four other lucky winners walked away with prizes worth over RM330,000 (USD84,200) at an exclusive ceremony held recently. goingplacesmagazine.com | 96 | June 2018

Fashion First Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Chief Executive Officer and President Dr Claus Weidner (second from right), Mercedes-Benz Malaysia Vice-President of Sales and Marketing Mark Raine (third from left), guest of honour Datuk Jimmy Choo (fourth from left) and other sponsors host a media conference to announce the Mercedes-Benz Fashion Week KL 2018. MBFW KL is the automaker’s first in Malaysia, having lent its name to some of the most prestigious events in fashion capitals all over the world.

Raising Awareness The Kipling Initiative saw Kipling Malaysia joining hands with the Department of Wildlife and National Parks Malaysia to raise awareness and reduce consumer demand for white-handed gibbons as pets. The brand also unveiled the Kipling x Emoji® Asia Exclusive Collection, a limited-edition collection featuring ‘emoji’ designs during the launch.

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New Concept Fans of TOD’S in Singapore can experience an aesthetically refreshed TOD’S boutique at Paragon, with the flagship outlet now boasting 190 square metres of space and a contemporary and elegant design. A cocktail party and a special exhibition on the brand’s latest ‘Surf Collection’ were held to commemorate the launch, featuring a star-studded guest list that included Hong Kong celebrity Miriam Yeung and local celebrities Zoe Tay and Pierre Png.

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