Fans can finally breathe easy as one of the best in electronic dance music, Skrillex, is finally making his way to Malaysia for the first time for an exclusive show on September 23 at KL LIVE. Organized by The Livescape Group, the one-night-only show headlined by the multiple-Grammy Award and MTV Video Music Award recipient is expected to attract over 2,500 fans.

Sonny Moore, better known by his stage name, Skrillex, is one of the world’s biggest names in electronic dance music that shot to fame in 2011. He is also one half of the electronic duo, Jack U, which he collaborates with Diplo. Their latest single, Where Are Ü Now, features Justin Bieber, and is currently conquering top spots of music charts globally.

“We are thrilled to have Skrillex perform live in Malaysia for the first time in his career and we are sure that the fans will be excited as we are as well. As one of the world’s biggest names in music, fans can come to expect a world-class show with world-class production, and I’m sure Skrillex will play a selection of both his older hits as well as some new sounds. Tickets to the show are extremely limited as we are wanting to provide an intimate show, so I urge fans to purchase them early to avoid disappointment”, Rahul Kukreja, Director of Live Events of The Livescape Group said.

The talented artiste plays mostly dubstep, EDM, and electro house but is also known to experiment with other genres in electronic music, producing new sounds and challenging himself to be creative and innovative. Best known for his single Bangarang, Skrillex is a multi-platinum selling artiste and have also been the recipient of the Grammy’s Best Dance Recording and Best Dance/Electronica Album.

Skrillex Live in Kuala Lumpur will take place at KL LIVE, Kuala Lumpur on 23 September 2015. Doors to the show opens at 9.00PM. Limited early bird tickets for Livescape subscribers are priced at RM158 and will go on sale today Friday, 31 July via http://www.galactix.asia/SkrillexLiveInKL. General tickets to the show are priced at RM 208 and will go on sale tomorrow, Saturday, 1 August at 12PM. Limited VIP table bookings will also be available for purchase. To book a table or to make an enquiry, email ask@livescape.asia or call +60.3.7931.9419.

For more information or to obtain updates on the Skrillex show in Kuala Lumpur, logon to www.livescape.asia or www.facebook.com/livescapeasia.

Full ticketing details below:

HP today announced the HP Spectre x360, a 13.3 inch convertible PC that delivers an ultra-thin design, the quality customers expect, and performance to get things done.

“Customers are looking for beautiful devices that deliver quality, versatility and portability,” said Kym Lim, Country General Manager, Printing and Personal Systems, HP Malaysia. “The HP Spectre x360 is transformational as it has the productivity of a high end notebook, tablet mode for on the go, tent mode for play and stand mode for watching entertainment in a stunning ultra-thin device.”

x360 Design and Experience for Maximum Versatility

The HP Spectre x360 is designed with an all CNC aluminum chassis and is 15.9 millimeters in height and weighs 3.3 pounds.⁽⁴⁾ The device features polished metal on the sides that is achieved using a single machined cut, giving it a jewelry-like finish in a natural silver color.

With the HP Spectre x360, customers get an ultra-thin PC with additional versatility to experience multiple modes in one device. Users can transition seamlessly from notebook mode for work, stand mode for viewing entertainment, tent mode for touchscreen entertainment, or tablet mode for on the go. To ensure the display glides smoothly and stays in place where a user wants it, the HP Spectre x360 has innovative new hinges that contain a set of three spiral gears for synchronized and precise movement. The geared hinge design allows the HP Spectre x360 to maintain the same thin profile in tablet mode that it has when closed.

The HP Spectre x360 includes a full-sized, 1.5 millimeter travel keyboard to offer customers a comfortable and familiar experience. The HP Spectre x360 has an extra-wide glass touchpad for improved day-to-day usability.

Premium Quality, No Compromises

To give customers the battery life they expect, the HP Spectre x360 features a 56-watt hour battery that precisely fits into the CNC aluminum body. Next, HP looked at the biggest driver of battery drain – the high-resolution touch display. The touch panel on the HP Spectre x360 is optically bonded to the display, increasing brightness and pulling each pixel up to the surface of the display. On models with the Quad HD display, the HP Spectre x360 takes advantage of Panel Self Refresh (PSR) technology which holds images on the screen to allow portions of the PC to power down when nothing on-screen is moving. As a result of these and other focus areas, the HP Spectre x360 delivers up to 12.5 hours of battery life.⁽¹⁾

HP improved Wi-Fi reliability and performance in the HP Spectre x360 for home, work and on the go. Based on issues identified in real-world testing, the wireless driver is tuned to improve performance on noisy networks and across a wide range of wireless access points. The new antenna slot design featured at the top of the display allows for effective 2.4GHz and 5GHz tuning, in every mode – whether in notebook, stand, tent and tablet.⁽⁵⁾ The result is wireless throughput and connect rates that outperform other PCs.

Power and Smart Features for Productivity

The HP Spectre x360 supports Intel® Core™ i5 and i7 processors to tackle the most demanding tasks without lag.⁽⁶⁾ With a lightning fast SSD up to 512GB,⁽⁷⁾ customers can expect their PC to turn on instantly and load apps quickly.

The HP Spectre x360 supports both a full-size HDMI and DisplayPort 1.2 compatible ports to allow customers to access content across multiple screens. Customers can also take advantage of the built-in Intel® Wireless Display technology to stream content on their living room TV.⁽⁸⁾ To accommodate multiple devices and accessories, the HP Spectre x360 has three USB 3.0 ports and with HP USB Sleep and Charge, customers can use the HP Spectre x360 to charge their devices on the go even when in sleep mode.

Pricing and Availability ⁽¹⁰⁾

The HP Spectre x360 is expected is available in Malaysia in the following configurations:

• HP Spectre x360 with Intel® Core™ i5, Full HD touchscreen display, 8GB RAM and 128GB SSD is RM3,999.
• HP Spectre x360 with Intel® Core™ i7, Full HD touchscreen display, 8GB RAM and 256GB SSD is RM4,999.
• HP Spectre x360 with Intel® Core™ i7, Quad HD touchscreen display, 8GB RAM and 512GB SSD is RM5,999.

OPPO Malaysia, the global leading smartphone company, launched the ‘R7 Series Place Race’ in conjunction with the company’s new smartphone series launched in Malaysia recently. The digital game will end on 11:59pm, Saturday, 8 August 2015, with an overall championed crowned and rewarded with the company’s latest flagship smartphone model, the OPPO R7 Plus Gold, worth RM1,998. Other prizes includes the LE903 Bluetooth headset, flash drives, movie tickets and iLike shopping discount vouchers.

“OPPO Malaysia constantly seeks for innovative ways to engage with our consumers. The R7 Series Place Race is created to reward our consumers for their continuous and unwavering support. In addition, this allows us to understand our consumers further through feedbacks and consumption pattern, giving us the edge to cater our smartphone based on their requirements,” said Chen Lu, Brand Manager, OPPO Malaysia.

The R7 Series Place Race are divided into two categories – ‘Everyday Ranking’ and ‘Ultimate Ranking’. Participants will be rewarded on a daily and an overall basis based on the total points collected and player’s ranking. Accumulated points can be increased by sharing the unique invitation code with friends on Facebook and Twitter (maximum five times a week) or through an Easter egg hunt.

Prizes as follow:

Winners for both rankings will be announced on OPPO Malaysia’s Official Facebook Page.

To participate or for more information, visit http://events.oppo.com/2015/r7placerace.

Following the success of its maiden voyage last November, The Livescape Group announced today the full line up for IT’S THE SHIP 2015. The 4 days and 3 nights affair will take place aboard the 70,000 tonne Royal Caribbean International Mariner Of The Seas from 20 – 23 November with a pit stop in Langkawi for a show-stopping, epic private beach party to remember.

For the first time ever,Ferry Corsten will be hosting his signature show, Full On, on board a cruise liner here in Southeast Asia that will feature Mark Sherry and a very special guest handpicked by Ferry himself. Previous editions of the show have featured a range of electronic music legends to up and coming talents.

The highly anticipated full lineup slated for IT’S THE SHIP 2015 is as follows:

International acts (in no particular order)

• Kaskade
• Showtek
• Adventure Club
• Carnage
• Far East Movement
• Head Hunterz
• Autograf
• Brandon Beal
• Ferry Corsten
• Doorly
• Easy All Stars
• Jack Novak
• Mark Sherry
• Oliver $
• Peking Duk
• Tigerlily
• TWRK
• Will Sparks
• Alex Adair
• Applebottom
• My Nu Leng
• WOZ
• + a very special guest

Regional acts (in alphabetical order)

• Alam Shah
• Axel Groove
• Bangkok Invaders
• Bass Agents
• BATE
• Blastique
• DJ Azran
• DJ Biggie
• DJ Nikki
• DJ Soda
• Eva T
• Godwin P
• Goldfish & Blink
• H3
• Ion
• Irama
• Jade Rasif
• Joe Flizzow
• Lapsap
• LZZY
• Mr Nasty + GuruGuru
• Naufal & I-Sky
• Oliver Osborne
• RAH
• Twinkies
• Rave Republic
• Sona One
• Twinkies
• Victor G
• Xu
• Ya5th

The floating music festival is expected to attract a sold-out crowd of over 3,800 fans of which 80% will come from international destinations such as Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, Australia, Taiwan, South Korea, the USA and Europe. To date, the ship is currently at 60% capacity with 41 nationalities making up those already on-board.

As part of the holistic IT’S THE SHIP experience, the 15-deck Mariner of The Seas will flaunt a casino, 10 pools and whirlpools, 17 bars, clubs and lounges, a duty-free shopping promenade, a full service day spa, an ice skating rink, a mini golf course, a full sized basketball court and a rock climbing wall overlooking the sea. Entertainment wise, aside from the numerous music stages, this year IT’S THE SHIP has also partnered with Playboy Thailand to host an exclusive after-party on-board the cruise. Organisers are promising various activities where fans will have the opportunity to mingle and engage with the various international acts from the lineup.

Cabins on IT’S THE SHIP 2015 vary in price from USD588 to USD1,288 per person (exclusive of taxes and gratuity fees). All suites available on board are sold out with only limited cabins left for purchase. Cabin prices are inclusive of complimentary 24-hour dining and room service, selected non-alcoholic beverages and free usage of most of the ship’s facilities. A monthly installment payment plan is also available for the cabins starting at just USD134 per month.

Cabin sales end on 10 November 2015. For more information on cabin options and prices, updates and other details, log on to www.itstheship.com. For instant updates, highlights and queries on the festival, follow IT’S THE SHIP on www.facebook.com/ITSTHESHIP, www.twitter.com/ITSTHESHIPASIA and www.instagram.com/ITSTHESHIP.

OPPO Malaysia, syarikat telefon pintar antarabangsa terkemuka, melancarkan kempen tanggungjawab social korporat baru-baru ini bagi menunjukkan usaha berterusan dalam sumbangan kepada masyarakat. Minggu lepas, kakitangan OPPO Malaysia diberi peluang untuk mengambil bahagian dalam lawatan ke Rumah Safiyyah, rumah perlindungan bagi kanak-kanak dan wanita yang kurang bernasib, bagi memenuhi komitmen dalam penyumbangan semula kepada komuniti.

“Sejak penubuhan OPPO di Malaysia, kami telah menjalankan pelbagai aktiviti sebegini secara konsisten bagi menggalakkan kakitangan kami dalam memahami dan menghayati nilai-nilai masyarakat tanpa mengira bangsa, kaum dan agama. Melalui kempen ini, kakitangan dan sukarelawan telah diberi peluang untuk meningkatkan kemahiran komunikasi, justeru menggunakan pengalaman tersebut dan menerapkannya apabila melayani pelanggan. Kami juga menggesa orang ramai dan sukarelawan untuk meneruskan usaha mereka dalam menyokong kami dalam memupuk nilai kasih sayang dalam komuniti yang berbilang bangsa ini,” kata Chen Lu, Pengurus Jenama, OPPO Malaysia.

Chen juga menambah yang OPPO Malaysia akan terus menyumbang kepada yang kurang bernasib baik. “Kami mengambil berat tentang masyarakat dan telah merancang untuk melancarkan lebih banyak kempen sebegini, termasuk kerjasama dengan pertubuhan-pertubuhan bukan kerajaan.”

Selain daripada melawati Rumah Safiyyah, syarikat tersebut juga telah menyumbang sebanyak RM5,000 kepada Food Aid Foundation di mana makanan akan disediakan dan diberikan kepada kanak-kanak kurang bernasib baik.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila layari www.oppo.com/my

MTV has revealed its first wave of performers today with Korea’s favorite K-pop idol female group, Apink and hottest Japanese band, SEKAI NO OWARI to perform for the first time at MTV World Stage Malaysia, which is set to take place at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon on Saturday, 12 September 2015. Recorded live for global telecast, the one-night only outdoor event is one of the biggest Southeast Asia music nights of the year, which brings multi-genre talents onto a single stage. More acts will be announced in the coming weeks.

“This is our first performance on MTV World Stage. Thank you MTV for inviting us. We are excited about meeting our fans out there and seeing other artists too. We will always try to better ourselves and bring you good music!” – Apink [Check out Apink’s greeting]

“We are thrilled to take part in the MTV World Stage. Our sounds are unique and we look forward to meeting our fans in Malaysia and are excited to see the reaction from the rest of the audience. So come join us at MTV World Stage Malaysia… it’s going to be a spectacular show in Kuala Lumpur!” – SEKAI NO OWARI [Check out SEKAI NO OWARI’s greeting]

SEKAI NO OWARI means ‘end of the world’. Armed with an unusual name matching their unique sounds which leave a lasting impression both visually and musically, SEKAI NO OWARI is currently one of the most popular and skilled creative groups in Japan. Comprised of four members: sound producer, lead guitarist and band leader, Nakajin; lead vocal and concept maker, Fukase; stage producer and pianist, Saori; and DJ LOVE, the clown masked DJ in charge of sounds choice and comedic talk, SEKAI NO OWARI is ready to take their originality to music fans in Southeast Asia for the first time.

Apink is currently one of the most idolized K-pop girl groups formed by A Cube Entertainment in 2011. Known for their sweet and innocent image and street style that has captivated fans around the world, the award-winning group consists of Park Cho-rong, Yoon Bo Mi, Jeong Eun-ji, Son Na Eun, Kim Nam Joo, Oh Ha Young.

Apink made a comeback with the recent release of their second album in three years, “Pink MEMORY” and title track “Remember” on 16 July. Within a day, they topped all the major Korean music charts, including MelOn, the biggest music streaming site in Korea, positioning them well to be one of the hottest this summer.

MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015 is presented by Sunway and supported by Tourism Malaysia. In Malaysia, it is ignited by Xpax, brought to you by Brickfields Asia College, Watsons Malaysia and supported by local broadcast partner, Astro. The show will premiere on MTV in Asia on Saturday, 26 September at 1.30pm (TH/WIB), 2.30pm (PH/SG) and 3.30pm (MY), Saturday, 10 October at 9pm (JP) and Sunday, 11 October at 12am (KR)

Membaca atau mengedit kerja anda pada skrin kecil sungguh meletihkan, namun jangan biar hal ini menghalang anda daripada memanfaatkan sepenuhnya hari anda. Cubalah skrin Galaxy Tab A dengan nisbah saiz 4:3 yang terbaik dan anda mungkin tidak mahu melepaskan genggaman. Dapatkan gambaran penuh sekali imbas dan lakukan lebih banyak kerja walaupun di luar pejabat tanpa sebarang masalah menyusuri skrin. Apa lagi yang anda tunggu? Siapkan kerja anda dengan selesa atau teruskan amalan membaca untuk menjadi orang paling bijak di kalangan kawan-kawan anda.

Ingin bercuti tetapi bimbang anda rasa bosan? Hilangkan rasa bosan dengan hiburan segera. Terdapat pelbagai isi kandungan Galaxy Gift yang memberikan aplikasi produktiviti terbaik dan juga aplikasi yang menghiburkan anda. Cubalah permainan seperti The Hobbit: Kingdoms of Middle Earth atau serlahkan daya kreativiti anda dan cetus inspirasi dengan aplikasi seperti ArtRage dan SketchBook for GALAXY.

Imbangi masa bekerja dan bermain dan kuasai setiap detik dalam hari anda dengan Samsung Galaxy Tab A.

Samsung Galaxy Tab A boleh didapati dalam dua saiz skrin 8” dan 9.7”, dan dijual pada harga runcit disyorkan RM1,299 dan RM1,599 (harga termasuk GST) di semua Gedung Samsung Experience dan pengedar sah Samsung. S Pen disediakan untuk kedua-dua saiz dan Samsung Tab A juga boleh didapati dalam tiga warna: Putih Pasir, Hitam Pasir dan Titanium Kelabu.

Untuk kandungan multimedia dan maklumat lanjut tentang Samsung Galaxy Tab A, sila layari www.samsung.com/my atau kunjungi laman Facebook Samsung Mobile Malaysia di https://www.facebook.com/samsungmobilemalaysia.

– Global Sports Brand PUMA reissues the first installment of their acclaimed collaboration with Parisian label Brooklyn We Go Hard (BWGH), with this season’s R698 BLUEFIELD OG. Continuing the fruitful relationship between the two brands, the drop introduces a sneaker driven by an obsession of intense and pure colours, drawing inspiration from the American artist Mark Rothko.

Since 2010, BWGH founders David Obadia and Nelson Hassan have been at the forefront of urban culture, translating their experiences into iconic designs. The Parisian duo, continue to take inspiration from PUMA’s rich sporting heritage, this season the collaborations sees one of PUMA’s hero silhouettes re-imagined through the eye of painter Rothko, famous for his work in the colourfield painting movement. Co-founder of BWGH and founder of Harmony Paris, David Obadia aims to apply the same passion and colour intensity to this drop.

“This collaboration between PUMA and BWGH has yet again shown that the partnership between both brands produce great shoes for our customers. TheR698 BLUEFIELD is sleek and comfortable as an everyday footwear which can be paired easily on anyone,” said Gabriel Yap, Head of Marketing for PUMA South East Asia.

The R698 BLUEFIELD OG uses the classic PUMA Trinomic silhouette as its canvas, emulating the coherence that is apparent in the works of Rothko. The balance of materials used pays tribute the harmony of the two brands, with signature elements carefully interconnecting. Suede, mesh and bouclé knit flow amongst the tints of pure blue using the mottled laces to perfectly highlights these carefully selected shades. Obadia’s meticulous touch and refined aesthetics combined with PUMA’s deep rooted sporting history makes this partnership truly unique and timeless.

The 18^th edition of the Rainforest World Music Festival will be celebrated at the Sarawak Cultural Village in Damai near here on the weekend of August 7 to 9 2015.

The much awaited world-class music celebration will feature entrancing world music, songs and stage performances, presenting world music celebrities which will resonate the foothill of the rainforest of Mount Santubong.

Ethnic and tribal music from across the globe will be featured at the nightly stage shows with musical workshops and jamming sessions being held in the afternoon creating a harmony to bring unison of interest for world music professional and enthusiast.

The festival has attracted music lovers from across the globe for their annual pilgrimage to Sarawak to enjoy the weekend of ethnic and traditional music in the midst of a lush tropical rainforest.

Acknowledging the festival due to its unique appeal, it is again voted among the 2015 top 25 international music festivals for six consecutive year by “Songlines”, a renowned world music magazine based in the United Kingdom.

This international Malaysian home-grown event organized by the Sarawak Tourism Board, is considered to be one of its kind in the region with its uniqueness that brings together on the same stage renowned international musicians indigenous musicians from the interiors of the mythical island of Borneo.

The festival found its unique home at the “Sarawak’s living Museum”, below the imposing shadow of mystical Mount Santubong in the midst of a virgin rainforest and stretching its edge to the South China Sea.

The strong kinship and brotherhood among music makers, enthusiast and lovers alike in celebration together with Mother Nature and in the midst the intricate ecosystem that celebrates the diversity of life.

This year, the festival will be kicked off at 2.00 pm in the afternoon with concurrent musical workshops featuring various ethnic and near-extinct musical instruments followed by the two tree stages being set alive by 7.00 pm in the evening where festival-goers interact with the musicians to experience the music and dance presentation till past midnight.

Apart from the music, there will also be a delectable delights at the Food and Village Mart which includes arts and craft outlets set against the setting of the Borneon’s native Orang Ulu and Iban longhouses.

Festival tickets and updates are now available online or from the ticketing agents listed at www.rwmf.net

The event is supported by the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia and Ministry of Tourism Sarawak and endorsed by Tourism Malaysia with Malaysia Airlines and Rip Curl Malaysia as partners.

Line Up :

Tickets :

Online Booking: rwmf.net/tickets/

Online Packages: rwmf.net/packages/

Online Artistes Line Up: rwmf.net/artist_year/2015/

Online Programme: rwmf.net/showtimes/

For More Information:

Phone: +6082 423600
Fax : +6082 416700
URL: rwmf.net / sarawaktourism.com/
TW: twitter.com/SarawakTravel
FB: www.facebook.com/visitsarawak

Astro Vinmeen HD, the first 24-hour HD Tamil general entertainment channel in South East Asia, has been launched on Singtel TV in Singapore on 1^st July 2015.

The successful launch of Astro Vinmeen HD on Singtel TV is the result of a distribution partnership between Astro and Singtel TV. Astro’s Vellithirai was the first Astro’s Tamil channel to be made available on Singtel last year. The partnership reaffirms the potential and demand of the Astro branded Tamil channels to be distributed in Tamil speaking markets internationally.

Dr. Rajamani Chellamuthu, Senior Vice President of Astro Content said, “We are pleased that Tamil speaking viewers in Singapore can now enjoy Astro’s Vinmeen channel in High Definition. As a leading content aggregator, producer and distributor in the region, Astro is committed to provide quality Tamil content and programming for viewers in Malaysia and internationally. I am confident that Astro Vinmeen HD will appeal to the target audience in Singapore.”

Vinmeen HD offers a wide variety of general entertainment content ranging from reality shows, live talk shows, lifestyle programmes, culinary programmes, travel shows, children programmes, documentaries, musical and the latest blockbusters, as well as all-time classics in high definition.

Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) announced the Logitech® Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 Plus, a living room keyboard that lets you comfortably control your computer screen on your TV. The K400 Plus features a wireless range of up to 33 feet and an integrated touchpad, making it easy to stream movies, TV shows, music and other entertainment on your PC from your couch.

“The living room is a place where we come to relax, entertain ourselves and connect with friends and family,” said KP Sim, Logitech Country Manager of Malaysia, Philippines and Brunei. “The Logitech Wireless Keyboard K400 Plus makes it easy to connect your PC to the TV and search for Internet content.”

Building off the popular Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400, the K400 Plus features a responsive integrated touchpad with adjustable cursor control, making it a compact all-in-one keyboard and mouse solution. Shortcut buttons give you easy access to volume controls and menu navigation, and the intuitive arrow buttons help you get to your digital entertainment quickly.

Designed for the modern living room in a neutral grey, the Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 features a slim design that makes it easy to store and has rounded sides for comfort, making it the perfect keyboard for everyone. With the pre-installed batteries that last up to 18 months, it provides endless hours of entertainment without interruption.

Pricing and Availability

The Logitech Wireless Touch Keyboard K400 Plus is available mid-July at all authorized resellers for a suggested retail price of RM159 inclusive of GST. For more information, please visit www.logitech.com/K400Plus