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[Food Review] “Tasty Pot” & “Christmas Set” Station One Vintage Pandan Indah

Kuala Lumpur, December 2016 – Our team from wljack.comhas had a pleasant afternoon during the food review which has taken place earlier this month at Station One Vintage Pandan Indah. We were given an opportunity to try out 2 new promotions launched at Station One, which was namely the “Tasty Pot” and “Christmas Set”.

Food Review @ Station One Vintage, Pandan Indah

Date : 3rd Dec 2016 (Saturday)

Time : 2pm

American Diner Concept at Station One Vintage Café!

Before I start introducing both the promotions, I would like to highlight regarding the Station One Vintage Café. It is an American diner concept café with a focus on serving various food and beverages.

From the inside, it has a cool vintage feel interior with the setting inspired by retro American with chequered floor tiles and also a black & white theme. As you sit comfortably on a red banquette, you get to enjoy the timeless music from the past. It can give you vibes like those atmosphere in “Back to the Future” American dining.

This is definitely a good spot for hang out with friends!

Double Promotions, Double the Excitement!

The two promotions being introduced by Station One are really exciting. The first promotion is the “Tasty Pot” which includes Herbal Chicken Noodle Pot (for 2-3 pax) at the price of RM 33++ and Seafood Noodle Pot (for 2-3 pax) at the price of RM 36++.

The Herbal Chicken Noodle Pot consists of Braised Herbal Chicken Whole Leg along with different types of mushroom and herbs while Seafood Noodle Pot comprises of Prawns, Squid with beancurd skins as well other herbs & vegetables. Both of the Tasty Pot are as they are named after, tasty! The sweetness and the heaty pot meal can really stimulate your taste buds and warm your heart.

“Christmas Set” Meal!

Apart from the Tasty Pot, another great promotion in this festive season is the Christmas Set. There are also two Christmas Set, the “The Best Christmas Meal Roasted Rosemary Chicken Set” (RM 38++) and “Perfect Sharing Christmas Combo Meal” (RM 98++).

“The Best Christmas Meal Roasted Rosemary Chicken Set” (RM 38++) is suitable for 1 pax as it consists of a delicious roasted rosemary chicken whole leg complemented with Mango Cream With Float, Raspberry Delight and Creamy Mushroom Soup.

On the other hand, for the heavier eater or for 3-4 pax, you can give a try on the “Perfect Sharing Christmas Combo Meal” (RM 98++) which provides you a mix-and-match flavours including Lamb Chop, Salsa Salmon Steak, Roasted Chicken Whole Leg alongside Raspberry Delight and cooling Lime Fizz.

Both me and my co-editor, Philip truly enjoyed the meals as well as the atmosphere in Station One Vintage Café located at Pandan Indah. Do visit here for its awesome treats!

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[Coverage] 8tv “I Wanna Sing” 我要唱好歌Grand Finale

Kuala Lumpur, December 2016 – Just a few weeks ago, 8TV’s reality singing competition “I Wanna Sing” has finally come to its grand finale after two months, three stages, nine episodes of airing!

Our team from wljack.comwas given the chance to witness the Grand Finale of the show, as the top 6 finalists – June, Adrian, Jyang, Sky, Penny and Kay sang their hearts out, to be crowned as the winner of the show.

Great Start To a Grand Finale!

The Grand Finale was up with a great start as the top 6 finalist performed a medley of four songs: If I Ain’t Got You (June & Adrian), 告白氣球(Jyang & Sky), Bang Bang (Penny & Kay) and 改變自己 (all 6 finalists).

Nicholas Teo Returned As The Guest Judge!

Besides the usual trio – Cheryl Lee, Winnie Hoand Yen Hue; Nicholas Teo returned to the show again as the guest judge alongside the usual judges. Together, the four judges were given the ultimate task of determining which of the 6 finalists deserved the title as the champion of the night.

During the first part of the grand finale, the top 6 finalists performed their original songs.

Kay – 不用想太多. The talented 19 years old girl from Ipoh who won over the hearts of many with her genuine and sweet voice.

Sky – 致前女友. The only singer cum composer that made it into the Grand Finals. With his song that he wrote to his ex-girlfriend

Adrian – 路過. The handsome hairstylist with the looks and the voice to match.

June – 粉底. The cool, stylish blonde that will definitely turn heads the minute she starts singing.

Jyang – 不説話了. The boy-next-door with a not-that-ordinary voice.

Penny – 燒. The small, petite girl with a big voice and big dreams

The competition continued as the top 6 finalists belted out their final notes in the show, singing the song of their choice in the second half of the Grand Finals.

Kay – 身騎白馬. Kay came on strong, with her own rendition of the song – filled with emotions.

Sky – 我很想愛他. Sky wowed the audiences when he was singing his heart out while playing the piano.

Adrian – 找自己. Adrian’s performance of this song was deemed “almost flawless” by the judges.

June – 我是真的愛你. June chose a slow ballad song that held an important spot in her heart.

Jyang – 愛什麽稀罕. Jyang brought the house down with his perfect performance of the song that is completely in contrast with his looks and character.

Penny – 你還要我怎樣. Penny took a trip down memory lane, choosing a song that reflected her emotions along her journey of pursuing her dreams in music.

The Results:

Best Lyricist - 梁峻誠+曾廣賢《粉底》

Best Music Composer - 戴文彬《路過》

Best Music Video - B+ Productions 《粉底》

And the top 3 winners:

Champion – Adrian 李文傑《路過》

First Runner- up – Jyang 陳劼楊《不説話了》

Second Runner-up - Kay 黃思淇《不用想太多》

8tv “I Wanna Sing” 我要唱好歌 has come to a great end. It was a really great competition which can provide a platform for the passionate musicians and singers to shine on stage.
Really looking forward for this event to be organized again in the upcoming years!

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Coverage by Co-editor, Sing Ean
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[Coverage] Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition 2016《Astro经典名曲歌唱大赛2016》

Kuala Lumpur , December 2016 - Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition 2016《Astro经典名曲歌唱大赛2016》has come to an end on 17^th December 2016. The event was held in Stadium Negaraand the venue was full house filled with supporters for all of the finalists.

Eight of the finalists including Marcus Yong杨克意, Danny Tan陈时达, Edmund Loh卢润江, Ng Kok Ho吴国豪, Low Wooi Pang罗伟邦, Amy Chan陈丽媚, Tan Ah Leng谭艾琳 and Lee Soon Guan李顺源have mesmerized the audiences with their astonishing vocals and classical golden melody. Our team from wljack.com has been given an opportunity to take the ride down the memory lane in a melodious way!

Venue: Stadium Negara

Date: 17^thDecember 2016

Time: 8.30pm

Popular Candidates Compete For The Crown!
This year consisted of a tight competition between the 8 candidates, with all of them scoring over 90 marks for every round. The show finally came to a great grand finale moment when Marcus Yong 杨克意and Singapore Lee Soon Guan 李顺源 were voted as the final two contestants.

Both of the popular contestants were given a chance to sing a duet with the judge Kay Huang黄韵玲for the song of 《心动》. During this segment, Marcus managed to merge in into the song with the correct timing. With his great vocal and singing technique, he managed to stand out as the champion of the night!

Lee Soon Guan came as the first runner up. The main reason for his loss would be the wrong key entrance and timing for the last round. Nonetheless, Kay complimented him for being able to continue his singing although he entered in the wrong key but still managed to blend in well.

Funny Host Emcees! Custom Won’t Stop Lee Soon Guan!

The hosts of the night Jiang Han 颜江瀚 and陈建彬 have really made the show very lively with their great emcee skills! One of the funniest moment of the night was when they kept on “threatening” Lee Soon Guan to at least win an award that night. They joked that if he didn’t make it, the custom will stop him from going back to Singapore. Well, Lee Soon Guan has surely secured his custom pass as he was able to achieve the first runner up for the competition.

Jay Chou’s and Mayday’s Songs Will Be Available as Song Choice For Next Year Competition!

Without any deny, one of the most surprising moments of the night would be when Jiang Han came on stage singing Jay Chou’s Rap Song. The surprise didn’t just stop at his performance as he then announced that Jay Chou’s and Mayday’s Songs which were already released more than 15 years would be available as songs choices for the competition next year.

For those who are interested to join the Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition next year, you may choose to perform these new selections of songs.

Close Competition Between The Contestants!

Nonetheless, all of the candidates have proven that they were really formidable contestants as their scoring were very close to each other. Apart from Marcus and Lee Soon Guan, Edmund Loh has outshined others during the night and emerged as the second runner up of the night. His performance was very lively and the audiences have enjoyed it.

Amy Chan who has participated the competition last year has won No.4 again for the second time. In addition, this time she has earned an additional award of “XOX Mobile Most Popular Awards”.

Prominent Judges and Awesome Guest Performances!

The Grand Finale was graced by renowned judges including黄韵玲, 李玮菘, 萃霞, 郑国亮&李燕萍. The guest performers included雯雯, 燕燕, 吴玮琳& 石鲡仪! The show became even more exciting with their presence at the grand finale.

Astro Classic Golden Melody Singing Competition 2016《Astro经典名曲歌唱大赛2016》was organized by Astro本地圈, Main Sponsored by XOX MOBILE, Co-sponsored by NH Nutrition Grains 紫榖量& EBENE, Collaborating Partner Anlene, Official Radio MELODY FM & Astro Circle.

The event was a success and a great celebration to the classical songs which have brought us up! It was a memorable singing competition!

Post Event Conference:

Marcus Yong mentioned that he has targeted to achieve top 4 even during the early stage of the show. However, when he entered into the final round of the duet, he actually felt very confident that he could win the contest. He even jokingly laughed at how he responded when Lee Soon Guanentered into the wrong key during the last song.

When Marcus himself hit the right key, he was very certain that he could win the competition.

Lee Soon Guan mentioned that he actually managed to hit the key, but it was a higher note. He said that he wasn’t well prepared for the last challenge.

Winning the competition, Marcus said that hewould like to spend his prize money for his house renovation. He also plans to treat his friends including the top 8 finalists a meal.

The judges mentioned during the press conference that this competition has proven that age is not a limit. Every year, the contestants would be able to rekindle the singing passions. Despite the age of the contestants, their learning abilities and skill sets are actually as youthful as the younger generations.

After the press conference, I managed to take a few selfies with the champion Marcus, one of the judge 黄韵玲and also the host emcee陈建彬!

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[Coverage] AKMU STUDIO (Akdong Musician) Live In Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur , December 2016 – The South Korean duo which consists of siblings Lee Chanhyuk and Lee Suhyun, namely Akdong Musician (a.k.a AKMU STUDIO) has come over to Malaysia earlier this week to perform in KL LIVE at KL Life Centre. Thanks to my buddy blogger Tian Chad (from tianchad.com), I have had the opportunity to do a coverage on the event.

AKMU STUDIO In Kuala Lumpur

Date: 26^th December 2016

Time: 6.30pm

Great Musical Performances! Punctual Concert!
A great thing about the concert was that it kicked off punctually at 6.30pm with no delays at all. (It’s hard to find a concert with such punctuality nowadays. So, great job!)

As the show started, the duo has captivated the audiences with their enthralling vocals and melodious songs. “Musician” is really a fitting word for this duo as they can really perform very well!

AKMU Complimented Malaysian Fans As “Smart and Genius”!

The duo were very delighted and surprised to see so many fans to turn up in their concert at Kuala Lumpur. They said that they were very anxious to be here for the first time. And, they also complimented that the Malaysian fans were smart and genius because they could memorize the lyrics of their songs and sang along.

They said that if they have known that there were so many fans in Malaysia, they would have come here even much earlier.

Unison Test For the duo!

Not much group nowadays consists of only one male and one female. AKMU STUDIO is one of those group and uniquely, it is consists of siblings.

During the concert, the host emcee Baki tested the compatibility of them both by asking a few questions while they have to answer simultaneously. Ultimately, both of them has uttered the same answers for 6 questions, in unison! Such a great team they are!

Announcement For The New Album!

During the concert, they have also announced that they will be releasing a new album on 3^rd of January 2017. They do not expose more regarding the information of the new album as they don’t want to provide too many spoilers.

After seeing the response in Malaysia that day, they promised that they will arrange their schedule and try to come back to Malaysia again as soon as possible.

Christmas Medley!

Since the concert was held one day after Christmas, the siblings also performed a medley of Christmas songs in conjunction to the festive season! Such a lively performance!

Encore Session!

During the encore session, the siblings has introduced their band members in a melodious way. They also thanked the audiences in Bahasa Melayu, “Terima Kasih!”

Lastly, they have ended the concert with one of their most popular song, 200%!

I truly enjoyed the concert and I really wish to see them coming back to Malaysia again. Million thanks to Tian Chadfor extending me one of his media pass and million thanks to JS Concert & Creon Asia for bringing AKMU STUDIO to Malaysia!

The List of Songs During The Concert:
1.How People Move
2.Is It Ramen
3.Every Little Thing
4.Don’t Cross Your Legs
5.Re-Bye
6.Melted
7.Christmas Song Medley
8.Eyes Nose Lips
9.Officially Missing You
10.Confession of a Foreigner
11.Green Window
12.Crescendo

Encore Songs:
1.Give Love
2.200%

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[Upcoming Event] Alice in Wonderland at Resorts World Genting

Genting Highlands, January 2017 – Who doesn’t love the magical world of Alice in Wonderland? This time around, a Sino-Canadian team will be bringing its unique interpretation of the beloved fantasy to Resorts World Genting. The show will be presented in Mandarin and will be featuring 3D animation characters from China production.

Top notch 3D Multimedia Featuring 3D Animation Characters!

Alice in Wonderland by the Sino-Canadian Cooperative Multimedia Musical combines music, dance and multimedia. It has been performed in more than 10 countries including locations such as John F. Kennedy Centre in Washington, ACT 3 International Festival in Singapore, Vancouver Symphony Orchestra in Canada, Guangzhou Opera House in China, and Sai Wan Ho Civic Centre in Hong Kong.

This show is a one-of-its-kind production that sees the application of interactive technology in film projection. The organizers describe it as “audio-visual illusion not commonly found on stage plays” and it redefines the world of musical theatre. The audiences can expect to be amazed by the visual feast with the distinguish backdrops and stage settings.

Alice in Wonderland will be held at Genting International Showroom from 17 March to 26 March 2017, at 8pm dailyexcept 19 and 26 March when it will be held at 4pm.

Details Of The Show:

Alice In Wonderland

Venue: Genting International Showroom

Date: 17-26 March 2017

Time: 8pm daily, (exception: 4pm on 19^thand 26^th March 2017)

The creative team of the production comprises Canadiangeneral director Suzannee Goyette, scenarist and lyricist Wang Lingyun, composer Qi Feng, visual director Tao Kai, and choreographer Yan Wensi.

Based on the 1865 novel by Lewis Carroll, the story of Alice continues to enthrall the world with its bizarreness. Adults and children alike draw delight from the encounters Alice has with the various peculiar characters like the Red Queen, Cheshire Cat, Caterpillar, Knave of Hearts, White Rabbit and the Duchess.

The accomplished cast consists of Xie Xing Yi, Xu Qin, Zhang Shuhui, Yang Guanyu, Liu Yang and Li Xiangwho have appeared in many other musicals before.

Some of them play multiple roles in Alice in Wonderland, notably Yang who is a popular name in film and theatre in China, having appeared in the movies, Warrior Gate and New York Fairy Tale. On TV, he appeared in the drama, Sichuan Wang Shi, while on stage, he has participated in various productions including the musical, Wan Mei Zhi Zuo and Ai De Feng Xian.

Ten original songs featured

The Alice in Wonderland musical at Resorts World Genting will stick to its original theme, depicting the little girl's dream—how she chases the White Rabbit before falling into a rabbit hole and landing in a whimsically strange underworld. In this world, a drink of water can shrink a person and a piece of cake can turn one into a giant!

Alice soon crosses path with the Duchess, the mysterious Caterpillar, the Cheshire Cat, a massive army of cards, and the Red Queen who has a penchant for cakes and cutting off a person's head.

Amidst all the madness, Alice discovers more about herself and the self-realisation leads to her gaining more courage and wisdom—a development necessary as she prepares to face the evil Red Queen and help rescue the Duchess and her friends.

Ten original songs will be performed including In a World of My Own by Alice, I'm Lateby White Rabbit, We're not Waxworksby Duchess, Painting the Roses Red by Knave of Hearts, and What Genus Are You by Caterpillar. The background music is presented by the German Radio Orchestra.

The theme songBrave Dreamwill be sung by Alice and it is essentially an internal monologue before she summons enough courage to attend the Red Queen's “Malicious Banquet” to save the Duchess.

Tickets to the show are priced at RM268 (VIP), RM168 (PS1) and RM98 (PS2). FIT Early Bird promotion sees those who purchase tickets before 31 January 2017 enjoying 10% discount (RM241.20 for VIP, RM151.20 for PS1, and RM88.20 for PS2). Genting Rewards card members enjoy the same 10% discount but those who book their tickets before 31 January 2017 enjoy 20% discount (RM214.40 for VIP, RM134.40 for PS1 and RM78.40 for PS2)

For more information, call +603 2718 1118 or visit www.rwgenting.com

Based on official press release issued to wljack.com.

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[Press Conference] “Laugh Die You The Mob”

Kuala Lumpur, January 2017 – Resorts World Gentingin collaboration with Popcorn Studio Sdn Bhd has unveiled the entertainers of “Laugh Die You The Mob” comedy show, in anticipation of a hilarious and amusing night at the Genting International Showroom on 11 February 2017. Our team from wljack.comhas been given an opportunity to take part in the press conference which was held last week!

Upcoming Show:

“Laugh Die You The Mob”

Venue: Genting International Showroom

Date: 11^th February 2017

Time: 7.30pm

“Laugh Die You The Mob” Is Set to Amuse The Audiences At Resorts World Genting!

During the press conference, it was revealed that the top notch comedians Kuah Jenhan, Mark Lee, and Jonathan Atherton will be performing in the upcoming “Laugh Die You The Mob”. With such a great lineups, the show is definitely going to cheer your heart and let you laugh out loud in joy!

The new combination of this trio will feature a variety of jokes underpinned by the classic bickering between Malaysians and Singaporeans. We can expect them to bring the house down as they will each take jab at one’s nation albeit all within the parameters of a stand-up comedy.

The title “Laugh Die You” was derived from a popular Cantonese phrase which means laugh till you die. The trio will deliver the rib-tickling entertainment in their 150-minute show that is expected to have the audience elated and energized.

Mr Kevin Tann, Vice President, Promotion & Entertainment of Resorts World Genting mentioned during the press conference that Genting is pleased to host top comedians in Asia at the Genting International Showroom. He believed that Laugh Die You The Mob is going to be an exhilarating comedy show that will provide the audiences a good laugh.

Who Are The Comedians???

Jenhan is without a doubt one of the best comedians in Malaysia. He has performed many sold-out shows in Malaysia, Singapore, Australia and Hong Kong. These performances also include his last four solo shows and a month-long showcase at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival in 2015. In 2016, he was nominated for the Perth Fringe World Comedy Award for his role in Like This Like Dad.

On the other hand, Mark Lee is definitely no strangers to audiences who watched Singapore Films and Series. He made his directorial debut in the comedy horror, The Ghosts Must Be Crazyand is well-recognised for his roles in front of the camera too. He played the title role of Lee Tok Kong in Singapore's Media Corp Channel 5 series, Police & Thief as well as appeared in movies – Money No Enough and Liang Po Po. He was awarded the coveted All Time Favourite Artiste award in the Star Awards 2010 along with his long time colleague Christopher Lee.

Another comedian of the night, Atherton, is a comedian who resides in Singapore and helms Comedy Club Asia. He is no newcomer in the entertainment industry and has performed in Singapore’s only comedy room, The Riverbank Club. He has performed extensively throughout Australia and New Zealand and also in cities like London, Kuala Lumpur and Bangkok among others.

Singing Performances During The Show!

In addition to stand-up comedy, there will be singing performances by Michael Leaner. Leaner is a budding singer-songwriter from Kuala Lumpur who has performed with the likes of Amber Chia, Jaclyn Victor, Ning Baizura, Shila Amzah and Vince Chong. His fans would recognize him as the frontman and lead vocalist of the Kuala Lumpur-based alternative rock band, The Marquee. He will be releasing his debut album in 2017.

Press Conference:

Kuah Jenhan and Mark Lee were present at the press conference. One of the media members asked them regarding Harith Iskander winning the World’s Funniest Person.

Jenhan replied that he is happy that Harith Iskander won the competition. With Harith’s winning, he thinks that more people will start to learn more regarding stand-up comedy. Jenhan also thinks that Asian comedians generally has a better advantage over the comedians from other countries as they usually performed in English. Mark Lee on the other hand didn’t know that the competition of World’s Funniest Person actually existed.

Mark Lee revealed that they will try to arrange the comedians to be on the same stage together. It is his time to cooperate with “Johan”. (He jokingly called Jenhan as Johan throughout the press conference.)

Jenhan mentioned that Laugh Die You show is more like a variety show than just a comedy show. There will be games whereby the audiences can get to win great prizes like TV and etc.

Jenhan and Jonathan will be performing in English while Mark Lee will be performing in whatever language he wants. Mark Lee will be playing the character as an Ah Long.

Regarding the topics, Mark Lee said that he won’t be talking about Singapore politics and he won’t be joking much regarding Entertainment news. He informed that he will provide surprises to audiences!

Mr Kevin Tann stated that this show would be a good event to attend to during Chap Goh Meiapart from usual celebration of the festive season. It is also a good time to visit Genting during February as the visitors can get to experience the shopping in the new mall.

Check out the press conference video coverage here:

Tickets for Laugh Die You are priced at RM308 (VIP), RM258 (PS1) and RM158 (PS2). There's a 10% discount for FIT and 15% discount for GRC members during the Early Bird promotion that is on till 15 January 2017.

For more information, call +603 2718 1118 or visit www.rwgenting.com.

Before I left the press conference venue, had a selfie with Jenhan and Mark Lee.

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[UPCOMING EVENT] “MAGIC IN MUSIC” AT DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS

THE MPO PRESENTS ‘MAGIC IN MUSIC’ AT DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS!

Kuala Lumpur, January 2017 – Happy New Year Everyone! It’s a brand new year with brand new goals and resolutions! Why not kick off your wonderful year with some magic at DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS as The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) starts its Family Fun Day concerts on Saturday, 7 January 2017 at 3.00 pmand Sunday, 8 January 2017 at 2.30 pm at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), KLCC.

This time around, the concert is themed as Magic in Music. The MPO will bring its audience on a magical journey via an exciting programme with themes of mystery, adventures and, of course, magic. The repertoire will include John Williams’ Hedwig’s Themefrom the blockbuster movie ‘Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone’ and excerpts from Mozart’s famous opera ‘The Magic Flute’.

Audience including children alike will be treated to excerpts from Dvorak’s opera, ‘Rusalka’, (a work based on a popular Czech fairytale about a mystical mermaid) and Humperdinck’s popular children fairytale ‘Hansel ünd Gretel’, the story about kinship, bravery and the battle between good and evil.

The concerts will close with the symphonic poem The Sorcerer’s Apprenticeby Dukas, a popular concert piece dated in 1797. It found a much bigger audience and earned a spot in popular culture when it was featured in a segment of Disney’s animation ‘Fantasia’.

Again, French conductor Guillaume Tourniairewill resume his role as a conductor, weaving his magic on the MPO. He will be assisted by Yasmin Yusoff, a renowned figure in the Malaysian entertainment industry. She is one of the most familiar hosts, DJs and sought-after emcees in the country, and she is also a staunch advocate of the MPO since its inception. She received her Dato’ship from HRH Sultan of Pahang for her immense contribution to the broadcasting world and charity works.

These concerts will also feature singers Daniel Carison, Ang Mei Foong, Yeoh Ker Ker, YiLing Chaing, Yap Jin Hinand Anna Siminska, who will lend their beautiful voices to further enhance your concert experience.

Enjoy a musical treat that you and your family will never forget, only at DFP! These concerts are suitable for adults and also children aged 4 and above.

‘Magic in Music’

Concert Details

Dates

Saturday, 7 January 2017 at 3.00 pm

Sunday, 8 January 2017 at 2.30 pm

Venue

Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, PETRONAS Twin Towers, KLCC

Orchestra / Conductor / Presenter / Singers

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

Guillaume Tourniaire conductor

Yasmin Yusoff presenter

Daniel Carison bass baritone

Ang Mei Foong soprano

Yeoh Ker Ker soprano

YiLing Chaing soprano

Yap Jin Hin tenor

Anna Siminska soprano

Ticket Prices

Premium: RM130, A Reserve: RM100, B Reserve: RM80, C Reserve: RM50

Box Office Hours

Tuesdays to Saturdays:10.30 a.m. – 6.30 p.m., 9.00 p.m. on performance nights

Sundays: 12.00 noon to performance time

Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays except when there is a scheduled performance

Telephone Bookings: 03-20517007

Email Bookings: boxoffice@dfp.com.my

MPO website: www.mpo.com.my

Instagram: @malaysianphilharmonicorchestra

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[Upcoming Event] THE MPO PRESENTS MOZART’S ‘THE MAGIC FLUTE’ AT DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS!

Kuala Lumpur, January 2017 - The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO) will enchant the audiences this January with Mozart’s masterpiece The Magic Flute on Saturday, 14 January 2017 at 8.00 pm,Sunday, 15 January 2017 at 3.00 pm and Tuesday, 17 January 2017 at 8.00 pm at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), KLCC.

Experience “The Magic Flute”!

The Magic Flute was a huge success at its premiere in 1791 (with Mozart himself conducting) and has remained popular ever since. It is one of those rare works in any art form that appeals to both children and adults alike. The opera combines a playful spirit with a serious philosophy of life, incorporates melodies of ravishing beauty, and features brilliant orchestration, all set against the background of ancient Egypt.

For over 200 years, this is an opera that has never been out of repertory, narrating the story of a fearsome sorceress who sings spectacular high notes, a lovable bird-catcher who gets the opera’s most popular tunes, a dragon, dancing animals, and two love affairs, a gem that truly has something for everyone!

These showcases are bound to astound you, featuring dazzling singers/actors Steve Davislim, Dimitry Ivashchenko, Anna Siminska, Mei Foong Ang, Ker Ker Yeoh, Solomon Chong, Chi Mei Ho, YiLing Chaing, Lauren Snouffer, Yap Jin Hin, Daniel Carison, Chi Hoe Mak and Chee Chuan Seow, and also theKuala Lumpur City Opera Chorus.

All concerts will be led by French conductor, Guillaume Tourniaire who is currently enjoying a meteoric rise onto the international conducting stage. He has appeared with orchestras in Rome, France, Lisbon, Germany and Seoul. He has led the productions of Prokofiev’s music for the Eisenstein film Ivan the Terrible; Mozart’s incidental music for Thamos, King of Egypt; Prokofiev’s cantata Alexander Nevsky, Martinu’s oratorio Gilgamesh, Janacek’s cantatas Amarus and The Eternal Gospel, and Bizet’s Carmen.

Be part of an unforgettable musical offering with the MPO, only at DFP!

‘The Magic Flute’

Concert Details

Dates

Saturday, 14 January 2017 at 8.00 pm

Sunday, 15 January 2017 at 3.00 pm

Tuesday, 17 January 2017 at 8.00 pm

Venue

Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS

PETRONAS Twin Towers

Orchestra / Conductor / Soloists / Choir

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

Guillaume Tourniaire conductor

Steve Davislim stage director

Dimitry Ivashchenko

Anna Siminska

Mei Foong Ang

Ker Ker Yeoh

Solomon Chong

Chi Mei Ho

Yi Ling Chaing

Lauren Snouffer

Jin Hin Yap

Daniel Carison

Chi Hoe Mak

Chee Chuan Seow

Kuala Lumpur City Opera Chorus

Ticket Prices

Premium: RM380, A Reserve: RM270, B Reserve: RM210, C Reserve: RM150

Box Office Hours

Tuesdays to Saturdays:10.30 am – 6.30 pm, 9.00 pm on performance nights

Sundays: 12.00 noon to performance time. Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays (except when a performance is scheduled)

Telephone Bookings: 03-23317007

Email Bookings: boxoffice@dfp.com.my

Website: www.mpo.com.my

Instagram: @malaysianphilharmonicorchestra

Based on official press release issued to wljack.com

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[Concert Coverage] “MAGIC IN MUSIC” AT DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS

Guillaume Tourniaire, the magnificent conductor of the show "MAGIC IN MUSIC" (Photo taken from official facebook page of Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra)

Kuala Lumpur, January 2017 – Still remember my previous post regarding “MAGIC IN MUSIC” at DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS? (http://www.wljack.com/2017/01/upcoming-event-mpo-presents-mozarts.html)

Our team from wljack.comhas been given an opportunity to do a coverage on the show. It was a really pleasant magical afternoon for us!

A Family Fun Day Show With The Spice Up Of Magic!

It was such an enchanting kick start for The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra with this concert “MAGIC IN MUSIC”. It was a showcase that could provide a wonderful symphonic fun for families!

The concert consists of Magical related pieces which include the Harry Potter fans’ favorite John Williams’ “Harry Potter and the Sorcerer’s Stone: Hedwig’s Theme”, a few of Mozart’s The Magic Flute Aria, Dvořák’s Rusalka Aria (a work based on a popular Czech fairytale about a mystical mermaid), Humperdinck Hänsel und Grete’s Aria (the story about kinship, bravery and the battle between good and evil.) as well as Dukas’ The Sorcerer’s Apprentice. (a popular concert piece dated in 1797)

Guillaume Tourniaire, weaving the magic on stage!

French conductor Guillaume Tourniaire once again played the role of conductor for the show on the MPO. His lively conducting of the show brought the magic of the music to life as he wielded his conductor baton like a wizard casting his spells onto the audiences!

In addition to that, the show was also assisted by Datuk Yasmin Yusoff, a renowned figure in the Malaysian entertainment industry. With her distinguished narrative throughout the show, it has brought even more delights to the show. Her voice on stage and her cue for the audiences to cast spells like “Cury Mury Fuk” and etc made the show felt like an educational lesson in a magical school.

Not to forget, the show also featured many talented musicians and singers which have further enhanced the concert experience. Daniel Carison, the bass baritone has been featured in The Magic Flute: Papageno’s Aria “Ein Mädchen oder” while other aria has featured sopranos Ang Mei Foong, Yeoh Ker Ker, YiLing Chaing and tenor Yap Jin Hin. They all have provided magnificent performances that have truly astonished the audiences.

Last but not least, we personally really love the soprano Anna Siminska who has used her beautiful voice to amaze the audiences in Mozart’s The Magic Flute: Queen of The Night Aria with perfect hitting of high notes!

It was a really great and enjoyable concert. Me and my dear Josephine have truly enjoyed the show!

There are many other great concerts coming up ahead at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, do check it out! One of it would be “MOZART’S ‘THE MAGIC FLUTE’ which is coming up next week! (Check out: http://www.wljack.com/2017/01/upcoming-event-mpo-presents-mozarts.html)

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[Local Entertainment] 8tv CNY Drama “Little Lion Dance” 《小舞狮》

Kuala Lumpur, January 2017 – Sponsored by Super Coffee, One FM as official radio station, 8tv Chinese New Year Special Drama “Little Lion Dance” 《小舞狮》will be aired from 13th January 2017 onwards in a 2-minutes footage. The drama will also be shown in 2 minutes spin-off, Chinese New Year Mini drama & Full Version.

The casts for the drama included MayJune陈美君 , Eric陈沛江, Wind李诗斌, Bosvin曾重凯, Justin黄子轩, Marco翁宇轩& Annelise陈郿琪.

The drama revolves around the story of Uncle Fook福伯who has been staying alone in the kampung for many years. Every year he hopes that his daughter 美凤 could visit him. Unfortunately, he has to bear with disappointments every year as his wishes never come true.

This year, 2 days prior to the Chinese New Year, 美凤suddenly came back along with her son Lucas. All of the other neighbors are delighted for Uncle Fook as he can finally reunite with his daughter. 美凤felt guilty for not being able to come home for the past few years.

When at the kampung, Lucas met a few new friends including 大头, 阿肥 and 老夫子. 大头told Lucas that he is lucky as he could have a chance to witness Lion Dance which is usually performed on the 3^rd day of Chinese New Year by大头’s brother贤仔.

However, 贤仔who has been jobless at the kampung, decided to give up his usual performance of Lion Dance and went to Kuala Lumpur to seek for new jobs.

Without Lion Dance in the kampung, Lucas and the new friends felt very disheartened. But, they came up with an idea to solve this issue. What will they do? Find out more via the drama which is airing on 8tv this January.

Chinese New Year Special Mini Drama “Little Lion Dance” 《小舞狮》 will be aired from 13^th January 2017 until 23^rd January 2017, every Monday, Wednesday, Friday, 7.58pm showing 2 minutes early premiere footage.

From 27^th January 2017 until 29^th January 2017, the 30 minutes version of the show will be aired at 6.30pm.

In addition, there will also be a 2 minutes spin off footage which will be shown on 29^th January 2017, 7.58pm.

The full version will be shown on 11th February 2017, 11am.

For more info, please visit www.8tv.com.my

Visit 8tv八度空间 Facebook page

Or Instagram：8tvchinese

You can also watch the drama via www.tonton.com.myor via Tonton Apps.

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[Food Review] Cafés Richard At SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands, January 2017 – Does chilling out in a cool weather while tasting great coffees sounds like a good treat for you? Well, guess what, Genting Highlands now offers a great new spot for you, coffee-lovers at Cafés Richard. Our team from wljack.comhas been given a chance to sit down, relax and taste the great coffees which are available at this brand new café in SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands.

Parisan-style Atmosphere!

This SkyAvenue’s flagship new opening, Cafés Richard provides a classy Parisian-style atmosphere whereby the customers could experience the genuine French art of living apart from enjoying the French food as well as original coffees and teas here.

Cafés Richard selects beans from around the world to give customers a sense of exploration and discovery. Apart from the classical French concoction, some exclusive Resorts World Gentingbeverages are also available here (such as the French Genting).

Affordable Price For A Classy Tea-time at 6,000 feet Above Sea Level!

The coffees and expressos are not too pricey as they ranged around RM 20 each. It’s almost the same price as the ones offered in conventional coffee franchise available in Genting Highlands.

Another interesting try out for you in this café would be the slow coffee, whereby you can actually choose how it is being served such as via French Press, Chemex, Syphon or Cold Drip. Each serving method provides a different tasting experience for the coffees. Me and co-editor Philip have tried out Sumatra “Orang Utan” Coffee (priced at RM 21) and we totally enjoyed it.

Besides the beverage, the café also offered a wide range of French food which is simply délicieux! If you come in a small group for a Hi-Tea session, you might want to try out this Hi-Tea set which is served in a small ‘cabinet’ filled with all sorts of savory including cheese cakes, macaroons and etc. It is priced at RM128 (members)/ RM143 (non-members) for two, available from 2.30PM to 5.30PM

“Cafés Richard” Details

- Location: Level 1, SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting

- Opening Hours:

Mon – Thu (10am – 10pm)

Fri – Sun (10am – 12am)

- Contact Number : +60 3-6105 9197

It was a really pleasant tea time for both me and my co-editor Philip. Apart from reviewing Cafés Richard, we also get to explore more regarding the new offerings in Genting Highland, SkyAvenue.

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[Food Review] Motorino At SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands

Genting Highlands, January 2017 – Apart from the new spot for caffeine lovers in SkyAvenue, Genting Highlands, there is also something new for the Pizza Lovers! Check out what our team from wljack.comhave discovered in Motorino which is opined as one of the best authentic Neopolitan Italian pizza restaurant.

Famous Neapolitan Pizza, now at Resorts World Genting!

“Motorino” promises a pizza experience straight out of Naples, Italy. Ithas now made its way to Malaysia and landed its only outlet in the country now at SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting. Well, this is definitely a great treat for you guys who crave for great pizza!

The pizzas here are cooked in a special wood-fired oven at 800-900 degrees Fahrenheit. The small mouth and low dome of the oven gets the pizza cooked in 60 to 90 seconds.

The pizza is minimally topped but strikes a careful balance among crust,sauce and cheese. Unlike crispy American pizza, the Neapolitan is soft and chewy!

The Fold Hold!

At the restaurant itself, each table also has an instruction sheet displaying the methods of eating the pizza, “The Fold Hold”. First, use your thumb, forefinger and middle finger, gently grab the two corners of the crust. Secondly, bring the two corners together to create a remarked V-shaped crust and a flat tip. Last but not least, savour the gooey goodness of the Neapolitan pizza!

There’s a variety of pizza flavours available at Motorino. It includes Marinara Pizze, Pepperoni Pizze, Margherita Pizze, Del Popolo Pizze, Meatball Pizze and etc. All of the pizza are priced at around RM 50- RM 70.

Motorino also offers over 20 toppings which can be selected to be added on the pizzas. So if you are head over heels for pepperoni, mozzarella and etc, you can actually add those toppings to fulfill your cravings.

Speaking of variety, besides the pizzas, we also tried out the special Meatballs and Chicken Wings in Motorino. Both of them are delicious treats too!

“Motorino, SkyAvenue” Details

Location: Level 1, SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting

Business hours:

Sun – Thurs (11am – 10pm)

Fri – Sat (11am – 12am)

Contact Number : +60 3-6105 9182

If we could, we wish to try out all of the pizzas there but we were on a rush to Miss Chinese International Pageant 2017 Exclusive Swimsuit Preview Session. Without any doubts, the pizzas are really unique and exceptional! You all should try it out the next time you guys are visiting Genting Highlands!

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[Food Review] “Burger & Lobster”at SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting

Genting Highlands, January 2017 – Have an affection over Lobsters? Indulge in Burgers? If yes, here’s a great treat for you as Resorts World Genting has brought UK-chain “Burger & Lobster” to our shores. The restaurant was founded in 2011 and went back to an artisanal food preparation ethos which saw them specialising in a limited menu done exceeding well, in this case, burgers and Nova Scotian lobsters.

Our team from wljack.comhas been given a golden opportunity to try out the scrumptious burgers and yummy lobsters recently.

The First in Asia At SkyAvenue!

Being the first in Asia 3,500 sq ft space, Burger & Lobster debut both the stripped menu and design ethic of the British chain, unveiling of the gargantuan Sky Avenue project and its 600,000 sq ft gross floor area. This food chain provides a new exciting F&B experience for the guests as they shop, eat and sightsee at SkyAvenue.

Affordable Lobsters! Same As The Price Converted From UK Chain!

Burger & Lobster specializes in premium 650-700g fresh lobsters from Nova Scotia, Canada, which are delivered weekly to the hilltop via KLIA. Due to the volumes the group buys on a weekly basis, the lobsters become very affordable.

As a customer, if you do the calculation and conversion of currency, the price of the lobster actually priced at almost same price as how it was sold in UK.

Interior Designs Recreates Atmosphere in Nova Scotia!

The whole wall of the restaurant was decorated with 104 traditional lobster crates which are replicas of the ones used in Nova Scotia. Seating at Burger & Lobster will be a mix of dining banquettes and booths, with a focus on decorative lighting. In addition, the 150-person capacity restaurant also offers a view of the new Twentieth Century Fox World theme park when it opens.

Great Burgers & Lobsters!

Here’s the great adventure we have when we were in Burger & Lobster. We get to try on their burgers which are made purely with 100 percent Australian beef, with no fillers. The patties are served in a custom baked sesame seed brioche bun, and topped with beef bacon, cheese, lettuce, tomatoes, onions, the restaurant’s own, in-house pickles, and Burger & Lobster’s secret sauce.

The Mayfair, at 168 grams, is their entry-level burger, served with chips. (Priced at RM 65/RM73) The Original is 224 grams of beefy goodness, also served with chips. (Priced at RM 85/RM95) The B&L brings the best of both worlds together, with a 224 gram burger with lobster meat served with chips and salad. (Priced at RM 138/RM 153)

Trust me, the B&L Burger is something so irresistible which you would beg for more after you first tasted it!

Of course, we shouldn’t miss out the lobsters in “Burger & Lobster”. The lobsters here are steamed or grilled with clarified butter or the restaurant’s famed lemon and garlic butter. They are available in three signature styles, namely The Original, The Big Boy and Chili Lobster. All served with chips and salad. A perfect treat for the lobsters-lovers!

Chili Lobster is a new unique style served here to suit the taste of the Asians who prefer spicy taste. It is something worth a try if you are coming over to the marvelous restaurant next time!

Besides the burgers and lobsters, you can also opt for the rolls here which feature chunks of fresh lobster prepared in a choice of 3 different styles. You can choose from either The Original or Chilli. The variants are all served chilled in a signature toasted brioche roll, accompanied by chips and salad.

If all of the dishes mentioned sound too big for those who have a smaller appetite, the small eaters can preview the quality to come with bar bites such as the B&L Burger, a mini burger topped with lobster meat, Tiger Tiger (tempura prawns, spicy mayo and avocado in mini, buttered rolls) and The Classic which is a scaled down version of the original Burger & Lobster burger.

For the sweet tooth, the dessert menu will have one nod to the local palate, with the inclusion of durian tempura. Other more conventional desserts include crème brulee and banana mousse, or a choice of yogurt strawberry, guanduja or stacciatella ice creams. Apart from that, there are multiple choices of beverage here too, we recommend you to try out six pack. That's our favourite drink of the day.

Menu List:

“Burger & Lobster, SkyAvenue” Details

Location: Level 1, SkyAvenue, Resorts World Genting

Business hours:

10am to 10pm daily

Contact Number : +03-6101 1118

We totally enjoyed the grand meals here! Do drop by to “Burger & Lobster” the next time you visit Resorts World Genting! It’s definitely worth it!

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[Food Review] Chinese New Year Menu @ Genting Palace

Genting Highlands, January 2017 – Happy Chinese Lunar Year Of The Rooster Year! Thinking of a place to go during this festive season? Why not drop by Resorts World Genting?

This year, Resorts World Genting provides delectable festive food offerings on January and February. One of the most notable ones is the Chinese New Year Menu at Genting Palace! Our team from wljack.comhas been given a chance to try out the menu! It was great!

Chinese New Year Menu in Genting Palace!

The majestic Genting Palace is a non-halal restaurant with a palatial settinglocated at 2^nd Floor Genting Grand. Itis currently serving mouth-watering cuisine, a wide selection of dim sum, and vegetarian dishes.

The main attention this January & February 2017 would be the CHINESE NEW YEAR menus that are designed for table for four, six and ten ranging from as low as RM568 nett and RM1,288 nett. There are also more elaborate menus ranging from RM1,788 nett to RM7,888 nett. Diners can also order from the a la carte menu.

The most exclusive menu is understandably filled with costly ingredients; dishes like Fortune Fong Sui Abalone and Black Caviar Yee Sang, Mini Buddha Jump Over the Wall with Cordyceps Sinensis, Stir-fried Australian Lobster with Fragrant Garlic & Chilli, Steamed Empurau Fish with Finest Grade Mandarin Peel & Fine Soy Sauce, Charbroiled Sea Cucumber with Three-head Abalone in Superior Stock, Lotus Leaf Rice Stewed with Waxed Sausage & Waxed Meat, and Chilled Bird's Nest & Rock Melon with Snow Lotus & Red Date.

The basic menu for a table of six, for instance, offers Prosperous Japanese Tuna Yee Sang, Double-boiled Three Treasures with Shark Bone Broth, Steamed River Catfish with Hunan Picked Chilli, Crispy Prawn Ball Salad with Mint Mayonnaise, Roast Duck, Traditional Braised Baked Fish Maw in Claypot, Braised Shanghai Noodles with Scallops, and Sweetened Cream of Red bean with Eight Treasures.

CHINESE NEW YEAR MENU ( from 27 January to 12 February 2017):

Location: Genting Palace, 2^nd floor, Genting Grand

Ops Hours- 12.00pm to 2.30pm [Lunch], 6.00pm to 9.30pm [Dinner]

Selling Prices – RM 568.00 nett [4pax], RM 888.00 nett [6pax], RM 1,288.00 nett [10pax], RM 1,788.00 [10pax], RM 2,488.00 [10pax], RM 3,688.00 [10pax] & RM 7,888.00 [10pax], limited A’la Carte menu is also available

That day we were served with the menu as shown below:

Prosperous Japanese Tuna Yee Sang
Double-boiled Dried Seafood and Abalone Treasure Pottage
Marinated Royal Mountain Chicken in Fine Soy Sauce
Steamed River Marble Goby with Crispy Ginger
Stewed Sea Cucumber with Goose Feet
Pan-friend Marmite Prawns
Golden Sweet Corn Fried Rice with Waxed Meat
Sweetened Cream of Red Bean with Eight Treasures
Pineapple Tarts

All of us really enjoyed the food very much. The variety of dishes offered is really suitable for our palates. In fact, it is really an amazing experience to dine together with friends and family in the festive season under such an ancient palace-like setting in the cooling weather of Resorts World Genting.

Our favorite dish in the menu would be the Stewed Sea Cucumber with Goose Feet as well as the Pan-Fried Marmite Prawns. The delicate taste of sea cucumber as well as the Goose Feet is remarkable. On the other hand, the Marmite prawns were very fresh and tasty. Worth trying!

Pineapple Tarts!

Last but not least, we were also given a chance to try out the specially crafted Pineapple Tarts. It was filled with sweet chewy goodness of premium pineapples. Pineapple Tarts is a must-have for those who are celebrating Chinese New Year as its Hokkien name translated as “Ong Lai” which also means “Good Fortune Coming”. Tasting such a great delicacies in CNY while bringing the good luck, is such a great deal!

The Pineapple Tarts will be available until 11th February 2017 and it can be purchased from kiosks located at Genting Palace, Good Friends Restaurant, First World Hotel Lobby and Malaysian Food Street, SkyAvenue. The 20-piece container retails at RM 39.00 nett while the 12-piece container costs RM 28.00 nett. (The kiosks are operational from 11am to 6pm daily.

Apart from all of these, other outlets in Resorts World Genting also offer Special CHINESE NEW YEAR menus. (from 27 January to 12 February 2017, for both lunch and dinner.)

These outlets include the award-winning LTITUDE Restaurant, Bar & Lounge, Ming Ren, Imperial Rama, Good Friends, E18teen, Rajawali Coffee House, Coffee Terrace, Food Factory and etc.

Anyway, Chinese New Year isn't complete without Yee Sang. You can enjoy this when you dine in at Genting Palace (Level 2, Genting Grand), Seasons (Lobby Floor, Genting Grand), Imperial Rama (Level 2, Maxims), Good Friends Restaurant (Level 2, Maxims), Ming Ren (Level 2, Maxims), e18hteen Inspired Dining (18^th Floor, Maxims), and Resort Seafood Steamboat (Level 2, Resort Hotel)! Do check it out!

For more information, call +603 2718 1118 or visit www.rwgenting.com

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[Explore] TREKS Fashion Forest @ Resorts World Genting

Genting Highlands, February 2017 – When it comes to the name of Genting Highlands, most people will relate it to casino, entertainment, F&B and etc. But there is actually more than that in which Resorts World Genting has to offer to its visitors. Genting is essentially a highland with pristine forests that consist of unique flora and fauna. A few weeks ago, me and my co-editor Philip alongside a few other bloggers were guided by expert to discover the beauty of nature that is available at Resorts World Genting’s Fashion Forest.

Nature Meets Technology!

In this day and age, social media and digital technologies are parts and parcels of our lives. In order to demystify nature to the world, Treks Nature Enterprise combines both nature and technology in a project dubbed Fashion Forest.

They have introduced a whole range of programmes that would expose the visitors to the natural features in Genting Highlands while letting the participants of the programmes to learn about nature and mindfully capture it into social media. These are all parts of their efforts to create awareness for the need to conserve the wondrous rainforests here. As for the sightings, straggling oak trees, exotic hornbills and rehabilitated pitcher plants are something you can view here in this forest.

‘Awana offers a 130 millionth year old jungle with very rich biodiversity for nature lovers to savour. We are now working with Treks Nature Enterprise to bring nature to nature lovers in a fashionable way, thus the name Fashion Forest is created.’ said Dato' Edward Holloway, Senior Vice President of Resorts World Genting.

The focus of Fashion Forest are the forests in Genting Highlands—located between 3,000 ft and 6,000 ft above sea level. There are three forest types Treks refers to as “alliance of rainforests.”

These are then divided into four groups, namely Fashion Forest at Awana (upper Dipterocarp Forest 3,000 ft above sea level), Slay Forest at Chin Swee Temple (Montane Oak Forest some 4,500 ft above sea level), Chocolate Forest (Montane Ericaceous Forest some 6,000 ft above sea level), and Skyride Forest in Awana.

Wide Range of Programmes for everyone!

Treks has programmes for every needs from nature walks for the whole family to sports-oriented teambuilding programmes for corporations and organisations. These programmes promise education, fun and adventure for both those seeking for a getaway from hectic urban life and those who are eager for a sporty adrenaline rush.

Fashion Forest is highly inspired by fashion “défilé de mode” as it encourages the participants to dress in their best as they commune with nature. Treks called this reinvention concept as Eco Chic.

It’s A WiFi Forest!

An important element to ensure the success of Fashion Forest is the availability of internet connectivity—participants can expect to enjoy this free. Technology is utilised to help people “see more, discover more and enjoy more” through fun and practical ways—via visual aids like the Natgeo Frame, living sculptures (like trees and plants), Nature Pergolas and elevated platforms.

At Fashion Forest, trees have personalities—there are the Supermodel trees, and the Celebri-Trees, among others. Participants are encouraged to help promote awareness of these trees by discovering and recording them via social media.

Pricing And Programmes Details:

At RM75 per person, the best of nature can be enjoyed, although generally a full-day walk or nature tour can cost RM130 per person (or RM120 for children aged 11 and below) for a minimum group of three persons. Many types of packages are offered by Treks to cater to various groups including individuals, families and corporations. The packages are all priced differently.

For corporations, there are the Corporate Bonding Activities in store. These would include teambuilding activities like the REEL simulator—an action learning programme based on popular movies—contemporary simulation games, treasure hunt, and Fashion Forest's own Amazing Race!

For children, the Fashion Forest Summer Camp packages are education, adventure and fun rolled into one. The main concept of the camp is to immerse children in multi-disciplinary programmes filled with challenging recreational activities that will help them acquire the right disciplines. Among others, they learn about camping, nature and conservation, and they get to indulge in sports like archery and rock-climbing.

Other interesting programmes to pursue at Fashion Forest are the Art, Music & Nature Festival, and the Sax & Jazz Art Club.

The “stars” awaiting discovery, of course, are the flora and fauna in Genting Highlands—and there are many of them. Most notable are the Montane-Ericaceous forest located above 1,500 metres altitude and the Hill Dipterocarp forest, the most extensive forest type in the country that exists at between 300 and 700 metres altitude.

Apart from nature walks and recreational outdoor activities, Treks offers some unique programmes like Discover the Elusive Helmeted Hornbill, where you can find out more about the four species of hornbills that call the area home—the other three being the Rhinoceros Hornbill, the Great Hornbill and the Bushy Crested Hornbill. This particular programme is priced at RM250 per person for a minimum group of four persons.

As for the main people behind Treks, Eddie Chan and Pat Ang themselves, their passion for nature stems from the fact that they believe it can inspire people in many ways. Chan and Ang created a concept trail where nature stories abound in order to help people discover more about themselves.

For more information regarding Fashion Forest @ Resorts World Genting, please call 03-27181118 or log on to www.rwgenting.com.

Side Note:

Apart from visiting the Fashion Forest, we also tried out the new cable car and glass floor gondola in Resorts World Genting. The Glass Floor Gondola is something new to experience as you visit Resorts World Genting!

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[Coverage] Miss Chinese International Pageant 2017 国际中华小姐竞赛2017

Genting Highlands, February 2017 – A few weeks ago, our team from wljack.comwas given a chance to explore the new features in Resorts World Genting, including the few new F&B outlets in SkyAvenue. Apart from the food tasting session, we were granted a golden opportunity to attend Miss Chinese International Pageant 2017 (国际中华小姐竞赛2017) and witness the born of the new Miss Chinese International 2017.

Date: 15^th January 2017

Time: 8.30pm

Venue: Arena Of Stars, Resorts World Genting

Preview Swimsuit Session!

Prior to the night of the prestigious event, we were given an exclusive access to preview the swimsuit session of the Miss Chinese International Pageant 2017 while the voting for Miss Friendship 2017 is done.

Here are the photos taken during the preview session:

And the winner of the Miss Friendship 2017 is Addy Lee李虹臻from Johannesburg.

Glittering Stars Graced The Event!

Miss Chinese International Pageant is an internationally recognized pageant which was held every year in Hong Kong. This year, it was the very first time for it to be held outside of Hong Kong at Arena Of Stars, Resorts World Genting.

The grand event sees the presence of many prominent figures including Tan Sri Dato' Michelle Yeoh, Dato’ Nancy Yeoh and Hong Kong actors Simon Yam, Wayne Lai and Niki Chow. These big names were the diamond panel of judges of the night. Eric Tsang on the other hand took the role of the master of ceremonies (emcee) alongside with Louis Yuen, Astrid Chan and Janis Chan.

Besides, the event also invited TVB celebrities such as Sarah Song, Kelly Cheung, Sammi Cheung, Heidi Chu, Lisa Ch’ng, Vivian Yeo, Mayanne Mak, Jennifer Shum, Becky Lee, Jason Chan, Mat Yeung, Brian Tse, Luk Ho Ming and Alex Mak as the glamorous panel of judges. These celebrities’ choices of winner will be revealed right after every segment of the show.

As for guest performer, popular Malaysian singer Uriah See has performed singing and violin play during the show. It was another great addition to the event.

Representatives From Different Countries And Regions!

The pageant involved the participation of 16 contestants from different corners of the world. Contestants include the names like Christina Liu劉萱逸 (Auckland), Gam Wonglappanich汪雅妮 (Bangkok), Crystal Fung馮盈盈 (Hong Kong), Addy Lee李虹臻 (Johannesburg), Serene Lim林宣妤 (Kuala Lumpur), Lili Qu 曲里 (LOS ANGELES), Janne Zeng曾琳 (Manila), Gloria Rong戎瑀 (Melbourne), Bella Li李明子 (Foshan), Alice Zhang張高瑀 (Montreal), Stitch Yu余思霆 (New York), Stephanie Wong黃嘉穎 (San Francisco), Lovelle Cengiya陳蓬僡 (Singapore), Emily Yu于欣卉 (Sydney), Gloria Li李珮儀 (Toronto) and Maria Rincon王思思 (Vancouver).

All of these beauties are gorgeous, multi-talented, intelligent and witty. It was a close competition between all 16 of them. Their performances were judged based on Catwalk segment, Q&A segment, Presentation segment (each contestants were tasked to buy a gift to judges and they need to state out their reasons for their pick), Swimsuit Segment and Talent show segment.

Stitch Yu Emerged As The Beauty Queen!
After many rounds of challenges, 22 years old Stitch Yu from New York triumphed as the champion of Miss Chinese International Pageant 2017. Joining up as the first runner-up and second runner-up are Serene Lim (Kuala Lumpur) and Crystal Fung (Hong Kong) respectively.

Prior to the show, Serene Lim and Crystal Fung were always the hot picks for the winner of the pageant. In fact, Serene Lim has been voted by the glamorous panel of judges as top 3 in almost every segments throughout the night.

Tides changed after the talent show segment as Stitch mesmerized the judges and audiences via her combo of roller-skating and ribbon dance performance. It was simply amazing and elegant at the same time!

Serene Lim on the other hand performed pop-locking contemporary dance while Crystal Fung performed on-stage magic. The other two top 5 finalists Alice Zhang and Emily Yu performed Drum Play and Salsa Dance respectively.

Results:

Champion: Stitch Yu

1st Runner-up: Serene Lim

2nd Runner-up: Crystla Fung

Miss Friendship 2017: Addy Lee

Overall, I think it was a very fair outcome as Stitch did indeed perform very well for the catwalk and talent segments. Personally, I rooted for Serene Lim from the beginning until the end. So I am actually quite happy too that she came as first-runner up for such a grand pageant.

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[Performing Arts] Ocean Celebration “海洋世界”

Kuala Lumpur, February 2017 – Presented by Mega Ultimate & 台湾舞铃剧场, a grand Diabolo Dance Theatre Show (扯铃大型音乐剧) will be held on 11^th March 2017, 8pm at Mega Star Arena.

Date: 11^thMarch 2017

Time: 8pm

Venue: Mega Star Arena

This is a show which combines music, dance and drama elements. It will bring you a different Chinese Yoyo performance with Ocean Celebration as the theme.

Diabolo is one of the Chinese traditional activity. Since 1995, 冯亚平老师 who is recognized as the Father of Malaysia Diabolo (马来西亚扯铃之父) has brought in Chinese Yoyo tradition from Taiwan into our shores.

This traditional sports has received many positive remarks from various communities, schools and public. It has since became one of the co-curriculum for most primary and secondary school.

On 1986, a group of youthful performers pioneered Diabolo Dance Theatre (舞铃剧场) and brought a lot of excitement to the audiences. Performing over 30 countries with over 1000 shows in total, the team still maintained their original passion and still continue to spread the joy and sentiments all over different countries.

【Ocean Celebration海洋庆典】is one of the most loved Chinese Yoyo Musical Show. The story involves characters like the Ocean Goddess, Mermaids, Clown Fish and the Ocean World whereby the performers amaze the audiences with melodious voice, mesmerizing dance and most importantly visually breath-taking Chinese Yoyo performance.

【Ocean Celebration海洋庆典】is organized by Mega Ultimate& 舞铃剧场, co-organized by Plan 7 Production，Mega Star Arena as official venue.

The tickets pricing as below:

VIP – RM 150

Normal – RM 60/ RM48 (For 18 years and below, senior citizens & OKU)

The ticket is already on sales since 25^th January 2017. Those who are interested, you can purchase the ticket at www.peatix.com .

Mega Ultimate官方网站

www.megaultimate.com.my /

Mega Ultimate面子书/012-974 1011

舞铃剧场马来西亚官方网站

http://www.diabolo.my/

舞铃剧场面子书/ 03-89581150

Trailer:

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[Performing Arts] Super Kam Ultra @ Pentas 1, KLPAC

Kuala Lumpur, February 2017 –Watch out as the kick-ass female comedy extravaganza is back in action! After a 1 year hiatus, ToniQ Creative is proud to bring you the latest instalment of SUPER KAM!

SUPER KAM made its name since 2012 with the first ever ALL-FEMALE comedyshowcase. After 4 years and 4 shows later, it is back with their Biggest and Fiercest showcase to date, SUPER KAM ULTRA which features 6 of the most fantabulous comics in the region including 1 very new addition to the pack.

Leading the laughter is the infamous Queen of Malaysian Comedy - Joanne Kam(Comedy Central Asia, Laugh Die You, Kings & Queens of Comedy 2), along with theprincess of comedy, Shamaine Othman, (Cuak, KL24: Zombies)the notorious BibiK Poh, our special Guest, stinging SingaporeanSharul Channa (Comedy CentralAsia & Melbourne International Comedy Festival) and introducing the very naughtycomical and singing stylings of Hannan Azlan(winner of the Hong Kong InternationalComedy Festival 2016). Hosted by the largest comedian in MalaysiaPapi Zak,(Comedy Central Asia, GoAsean) be very prepared to fall off your seat in this rollercoaster ball of laughs.

The topics ranged from the trials of dating to the agony of men, bedroom escapades to the hilarity of marriage, the challenges of losing weight to mother in laws and etc. This show promises audiences 90% ALL NEW jokes which will guarantee the ride of your life.

SUPER KAM ULTRA is part of the ROAD to LOL FEST and plays for 3 nights only,24^th to 26^th March 2016 @ 8.30pm at Pentas 1, The Kuala Lumpur performing Arts Centre (klpac) and promises all the fun of the previous shows plus some new surprises in store.

PERFORMANCE DETAILS

Title: SUPER KAM ULTRA

Performers:

Joanne Kam, Shamaine Othman, Bibi K Poh, Sharul Channa,

Hannan Azlan & Hosted by Papi Zak

Date: 24^th to 26^thMarch 2017 (Friday, Saturday & Sunday)

Venue: Pentas 1, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)

Time: 8.30pm

Tickets: RM 48 / 58 / 68 / 78

Box Office: +603 4047 9000

Online: http://www.ticketpro.com.my/

Website: http://www.joannekam.my

Promo:

There is a special discount for MASTER CARD Holders (please

refer to ticketpro website for more details)

**Contains Adult Language. Recommended for Mature Audiences.

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[Upcoming Event] ‘Italian Symphony’ at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (4th-5th February 2017)

Kuala Lumpur, February 2017 - The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra (MPO)will bring you on a musical journey to Italy this weekend on Saturday, 4 February 2017 at 8.30 pm and Sunday, 5 February 2017 at 3.00 pm at Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS (DFP), KLCC. All concerts will be led by prolific recording conductor, Roberto Abbado.

A TRIP TO ITALY WITH THE MPO AT DEWAN FILHARMONIK PETRONAS!

With a thematic programme of Italian fare with a flair, the MPO will present music that brings to mind festivities, dances and the spirit of Italy such as Berlioz’s Roman Carnival Overture and Mendelssohn’s Symphony No.4 in A major, nicknamed ‘Italian Symphony’.

The latter reflects Italy’s sunny vitality and the composer’s enthusiasm for the land. The work also highlights an exuberant theme in the violins, an evocation of a gentle sylvan through the horns, and a fiery finale with whirling dance movements uniting two Italian dances, the ‘saltarello’ and the ‘tarantella’.

You can also expect the performance by MPO of Violin Concerto No.5 in A minor composed by Pagannini, a virtuoso who is an integral part of the rich tradition of Italian string playing and has exerted an absolutely magical, mesmerizing effect on all who heard him. In his day, he surpassed every other violinist in the history of music by light years in his technical wizardry and velocity.

Four Original Versions of ‘Ritirata notturna di Madrid’ composed by Boccherini/Berio is also included in the repertoire list.

The concerts will feature Sergej Krylov, one of the most talented violinists of his generation. He has been regularly invited to perform with prominent orchestras such as the London Philharmonic, Budapest Festival, Royal Scottish and Staatskapelle Dresden. Luminaries that he has collaborated with includes Fabio Luisi, Yuri Temirkanov, Vladimir Ashkenazy, Valery Gergiev and Yuri Bashmet. A Music Director with the Lithuanian Chamber Orchestra, Krylov has released a recording of Vivaldi’s Four Seasons last year.

‘Italian Symphony’

Concert Details

Dates

Saturday, 4 February 2017 at 8.30 pm

Sunday, 5 February 2017 at 3.00 pm

Venue

Dewan Filharmonik PETRONAS, PETRONAS Twin Towers

Orchestra / Conductor / Soloist

Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra

Roberto Abbado conductor

Sergej Krylov violin

Ticket Prices

Premium: RM150, A Reserve: RM120, B Reserve: RM90, C Reserve: RM60

Box Office Hours

Tuesdays to Saturdays: 10.30 am – 6.30 pm, 9.00 pm on performance nights

Sundays: 12.00 noon to performance time

(Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays unless if there is a scheduled performance)

Telephone Bookings: 03-23317007

Email Bookings: boxoffice@dfp.com.my

MPO website: www.mpo.com.my

Facebook: fb.mpo.com.my

Instagram: @malaysianphilharmonicorchestra

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[Upcoming Event] Malaysia International Film Festival 2017 (MIFFEST) & Malaysia Golden Global Awards 金环奖 2017 (MGGA)

Kuala Lumpur, February 2017 - Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFEST) and Malaysia Golden Global Awards (MGGA) are inaugural mega events that set to celebrate the best international and local films and to promote the unique Malaysian arts and cultures to audiences worldwide.

Malaysia International Film Festival will run from 28 February 2017 to 4 March 2017 at Nu Sentral Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur while the awards presentation will take place on 5 March 2017 at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. The festival is supported by National Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) and several embassies in Malaysia.

Malaysia International Film Festival

Date: 28 February 2017 to 4 March 2017

Venue: Nu Sentral Shopping Centre, Kuala Lumpur

Malaysia Golden Global Awards (MGGA)

Date: 5 March 2017

Venue: Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting

It is an honor to announce that popular Malaysian singer-actress, Ms. SinJe Lee is the ambassador for this mega event. YBhg Dato’ Kamil Othman took part in the festival as the programming director and it is the organizer’s great pleasure to have invited Mr. Kim Dong-ho from South Korea as the jury chairman.

Among the jury panel lead by Mr. Kim Dong-ho for this event including Mr. Andreas Dresen from Germany, Mr. Garin Nugroho from Philippines, Prof. Xie Fei from China, Ms. Yeo Yann Yann from Malaysia and Ms. Yeh Jufeng from Taiwan.

The TVC for the event will be directed by Mr. KaiLiang Tian, who has numerous experiences in screen playing. He is one of the best screen writer in Malaysia and well known for his role as the writer and deputy director for Hong Kong film "After this our exile". His film was nominated in Taiwan Chinese Golden Horse Award for best drama, best actor and best supporting actor. He has also won best original script in 2007 in Golden Horse Award.

The events have received supports from various units. The event is presented by Grandeur Lifestyle; Co-Organized by Qingdao Creative Cultural Film Television Industry; Official Venue:Nu Sentral Shopping Centre and Resorts World Genting; Official Automobile: BMW Wheelcorp Premium; Official Beauty Partner: Lancôme and L'Oréal Professionnel; Official Timepiece: Jaeger-LeCoultre;Official Hotel: Dorsett Kuala Lumpur; Official TV: Astro A-list; Official Webtv: iQIYI; Cinema Partner: MM Cineplex; Official Media Partner: Rocket Entertainment; Official Billboard Partner: Spectrum and more.

For more information regarding this grand event, do visit http://www.miffest.com.my or http://www.mgga.com.my.

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[Upcoming Event] ‘Italian Symphony’ at Dewan Filharmonik Petronas (4th-5th February 2017)

[Upcoming Event] Malaysia International Film Festival 2017 (MIFFEST) & Malaysia Golden Global Awards 金环奖 2017 (MGGA)