It’s that time of the year again when Malaysians celebrate the biggest festivity in this vibrant melting pot of cultures and traditions that is our home country. The sacred month of Ramadan is the start of many “buka puasa” gatherings and home visits that are not only enjoyed by Muslims but the entire nation.  After a month of fasting, Malaysian Muslims finally open their doors to welcome family and friends to the joys of bright coloured lights, delicious cookies, and family favourites – “ketupat and kuah kacang,” which are the makings of the perfect Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Amidst all the excitement, it is important to keep your family and your house safe especially when you balik kampung. Home security is a constant challenge we all face; even more so during festive seasons. Here are a few safety tips to make sure that you get to enjoy the festive fun this Raya, while keeping your home and family safe. Before leaving your humble abode, make sure to remember the following:

1. Maintain visibility

Keep the exterior of your house well-lit so intruders are less able to hide. Ideally, leave the lights on, but if you are going away for a longer period, consider investing in motion-sensor lighting to alert your neighbours should intruders cross into your backyard.

2. Keep your valuables out of sight

Make sure your windows are properly locked and covered with curtains or blinds. Secondly, be mindful of what you leave lying in plain sight – such as laptops, bags or other expensive looking items. Leaving valuables in plain sight will only increase the likelihood that thieves will break into your home.

3. Don’t hide your keys in “secret” places

We all have secret hiding places for spare keys – under the mat, beneath the third flower pot on the window sill or inside the crack beside the gate lamp. The problem is that thieves know these hiding spots all too well. Instead, try leaving the house keys with a trusted neighbour and avoid the risk of having your house broken into. You’ll also save yourself the trouble of changing the house locks should the spare key go missing.

4. Tell a neighbour you’re going out of town

Inform a trusted neighbour of your travel plans for the festive season.  If possible, exchange contact information with them, so that you are easily reached should a break-in happen. It is always better to have someone looking out for your home while you’re away.

Now that you’ve taken these steps to ensure your home is safe, you are ready to drive back to your kampung with peace of mind. However, do remember that the highways aren’t always safe either, especially during the festive season due to high volume of traffic on the road. As you get ready for that long drive back, here are a few things to keep in mind for a safer travelling experience:

1. Prepare yourself before driving

Before starting your journey, be sure to get enough sleep and food, and always plan your route. As there will be many travellers on the road, both heavy traffic and longer travel times are expected. A well-rested and well-fuelled body will help you overcome immediate exhaustion and prevent you from the urge to snack on the road. This helps you focus on driving and arriving safely at your destination. When planning your route, check traffic apps on your mobile to help identify routes with less traffic and avoid any high traffic areas in order to reach your destination faster. Remember: never use your mobile or check such apps while driving. If you need to confirm your route or destination, pull off the road and park your car first.

2. Avoid driving at night

It might be a good idea to drive at night to avoid traffic jams, but you’re also more likely to get tired and dozing off behind the wheel is deadly. If you have no choice but to drive at night, make sure to plan a couple of stops at rest areas along the way – you can take the opportunity to grab a snack, drink coffee, stretch your legs or even take a power nap. 

3. Do a quick vehicle check

As you will be on the road for a long time, make sure to do a quick car check to ensure that your vehicle is in tip-top condition before zooming off. Remember to check the tyres and ensure they are properly inflated. Also, don’t forget to check the different fluid levels such as the engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and power steering fluid. Make sure you have your car toolbox and the contact number for an emergency road assistance service with you in case you experience an unexpected breakdown along the way. With journeys like these, it is always better to be well prepared.

4. Wear your seatbelt

This is a fundamental requirement for safe driving, but also one that is often forgotten or taken for granted. Before you start the engine and back out of the garage, make sure everyone in the car is safely seated and buckled up. Not only will this only take a few seconds of everyone’s time, it will also heighten safety on the road.

These simple reminders to keep you and your family safe during Hari Raya season are brought to you by AIG Malaysia Insurance Berhad (795492-W). AIG Malaysia wishes everyone Selamat Hari Raya!

Designed for the evolving global traveler, Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ leading-edge Aloft® brand today announced the kick-off of the second Asia Pacific edition of Project Aloft Star amplified by MTV, strengthening the collaboration with MTV, the biggest and boldest global youth brand, for a second year-running. The music talent discovery competition aims to identify and support the hottest emerging music artists throughout China, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

Starting today through July 20, 2015, unsigned bands and artists are invited to showcase their musical talent by uploading an original video showcasing their music to projectaloftstar.mtvasia.com for the chance to win the prestigious title and recognition as Project Aloft Star winner. Covering major Asia Pacific markets, the three contest clusters comprise of China, India, and a third cluster consisting of Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Shortlisted entries will have the opportunity to perform at the finals in late September in front of a panel of distinguished judges held in their respective clusters. One winner from each of the three contest clusters will emerge and all three winners will walk away with USD$10,000 and a chance to be featured on MTV.

Public Voting Contest

From July 23 to August 13 2015, the public can head toprojectaloftstar.mtvasia.com to vote for their favourite videos from a panel of curated entries posted online. Fans in each cluster who cast their votes will stand a chance to win cash prize or prizes worth up to US$1,000. Last year’s winning fans walked away with an all-expense paid trip to Seoul, South Korea, including two nights at the newly opened Aloft Seoul Gangnam.

Aloft Hotels Trailblazers As The Platform For Emerging Artists

In last year’s collaboration, Aloft Hotels and MTV successfully debuted the competition in Asia Pacific, receiving over 300 entries from rising music talent alongside more than 170,000 fan votes. Aloft Hotels and MTV continue to be the platform for emerging artists; with the inaugural Project Aloft Star Southeast Asia cluster winner, GTXperiment (previously known as Clinton and Ashley) from Malaysia performing at the grand opening party at Aloft Seoul Gangnam, South Korea. They are currently working on their debut album to be launched in August 2015.

Project Aloft Star’s first India winner, Natania Lalwani has continued her winning streak with a series of nominations including “Best Independent Song” by the Global Indian Music Academy Award earlier this year for her single “The Letter”. Since then, she has also won 3 Radio City Freedom Awards for Best Pop Artist (Jury’s choice), Best Pop Artist (People’s choice) and Best Young Indie Artist. This year, Lalwani is slated to release her EP titled “Gold”.

Project Aloft Star’s first winner from China, PandaBros were invited to compose and sing the theme song for a popular web sitcom and had the chance to record it with Xianzi, a Taiwan Golden Song Award nominee. They are currently working on their 2nd album to be released in Q3 2015. In June, they will be performing at the Strawberry Music Festival in Beijing.

While Project Aloft Star provides a platform for supporting emerging talent in music, Aloft Hotels through a soon-to-be announced partnership with Singapore-based online art platform, Art Loft Asia, will extend its support for emerging talent to local contemporary Asian artists. Project Aloft Star is the latest example of how the Aloft brand is committed to cutting-edge music programming, and leads the way as the platform for emerging talent. To attract the evolving global traveler who craves differentiated experiences, Aloft Hotels has continuously brought together live music acts from local and established talent through its Live at Aloft Hotels music program in its buzzing W XYZ bars.

Project Aloft Star is expected to launch in The Americas and across Europe later this summer. For the most up-to-date information, check out LiveAtAloftHotels.com.

Syawal merupakan bulan untuk menerapkan rasa kasih, kesatuan dan juga nilai-nilai positif sesama kita. Selaras dengan ini, Tune Talk telah mengambil inisiatif untuk melancarkan lagu Hari Raya terbaru sempena musim perayaan ini bagi memeriahkan dan menceriakan suasana disamping menerapkan nilai-nilai murni. Lagu Hari Raya terbaru yang bertajuk #SyawalSW4G ini adalah bertepatan dengan misi Tune Talk untuk menjadikan tahun 2015 sebagai tahun inovasi dan muzik juga adalah antara elemen terbesar syarikat ini. 

Lagu #SyawalSW4G ini akan dinyanyikan oleh Oh Chentaku (OCK), kumpulan genre rock yang telah berjaya meraih sokongan hebat dari kalangan para remaja. Di samping itu, lagu ini juga akan menampilkan De Fam, penyanyi kumpulan wanita di bawah pengurusan Tune Studios, yang telah baru-baru ini menakluki industri muzik tanah air dan muzik mereka giat dimainkan di corong-corong radio. Gandingan dua kumpulan ini dengan lirik dan rentak contemporari akan membawakan elemen baru untuk sambutan Aidilfitri pada tahun ini dan mungkin pada tahun-tahun yang akan datang.

Lagu istimewa ini juga merupakan elemen penting dalam kempen yang Tune Talk sedang jalankan sepanjang bulan Ramadhan dengan misi untuk menggalakkan semua membina keyakinan diri positif supaya tindakan ini akan dijadikan inspirasi oleh orang-orang sekeliling. Kami ingin menerapkan perubahan yang baik dari segi penampilan dan juga sikap semua semua setelah mendengar dendangan lagu ini. Kami berharap #SyawalSW4G akan mengubah definisi Syawal urban kepada sesuatu yang lebih baik! Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai kempen yang sedang dijalankan sila ke halaman Facebook Tune Talk : https://www.facebook.com/tunetalk ataupun www.tunetalk.com  

Have you ever imagine Dwayne Johnson singing Taylor Swift song? Anne Hathaway rocking on the wrecking ball?

Stop imagining because Lip Sync Battle is set to make a big entry into Asia!

This highly anticipated Viacom original series is set to debut in Asia on weekdays on Comedy Central (ABNXCESS Ch 252 (HD), Astro B.yond Ch 737 (HD), and HyppTV HD Ch609) starting Tuesday, 28 July at 9:30pm (MY)

The first season comprises 10 episodes with an extended eight episodes. The first three episodes in Asia will feature Jimmy Fallon vs. Dwayne Johnson, Anna Kendrick vs. John Krasinski, and Anne Hathaway vs. Emily Blunt. Based on the pop culture phenomenon of lip sync battling, the Spike original series features celebrities going head to head – lip-syncing the song of their choice – battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet. Among the talent who appeared in Season 1 included Dwayne Johnson, John Legend, Anne Hathaway, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Emily Blunt, Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Anna Kendrick, Mike Tyson, and Queen Latifah.

Lip Sync Battle is hosted by LL COOL J and executive produced by Casey Patterson, Jay Peterson of Matador Content, John Krasinski, Stephen Merchant, and Eight Million Plus Productions.

#AABC ASEAN TRAVELER CONTEST!

#AABC ASEAN TRAVELER CONTEST! | I am the best candidate to be AirAsia Asean Traveller’s Pro Foodie because i really love to eat and i want to explore more about real asian food and here’s the list of activities I will do as a Pro-Foodie.

First i will try most of the street food, some people prefer a proper and luxury place to eat, but for me its not about the proper and luxury its about the taste. My friends says that street food is more better then a 3 or 4 star restaurant, but for me of course the food is clean.

Second things, i want to explore the main dishes of every asian country. Every country have their own taste, so i want to explore what their main dish taste like and want to learn how to cook the dishes properly.

Next, the main reason why i should follow AirAsia Asean Travelers is because i will do live update whenever i eat something new about food, some people dont like to eat street food because they dont really sure that the food is really good or not, but if i got this chance i will try street food then i will update it on instagram and we will let you know the food is really good or not. So hopefully we got this chance to let you guys know the best food, so you guys can share it with other friend.

“people who love to eat are always the best people”

For you guys that really love to travel and eat, why not check the banner below. AirAsia got something for you guys! Check it out!

Astro Battleground, pertandingan tarian jalanan (street dance) terbesar di Asia, menamatkan musim 2015 dengan aksi Grand Final yang hebat pada 4 Julai 2015 di Gelanggang Ais Sunway Pyramid. Pasukan termuda pertandingan tersebut, Kidiotics telah dinobatkan sebagai Juara Astro Battleground 2015, mengetepikan Death Notz dalam final saingan antara kumpulan. Rancangan perdana Astro dengan siaran paling lama itu juga turut menyaksikan pemenang paling muda di dalam sejarah sembilan tahun bersiaran bila Faris Azim Abd Karim dari Selangor berjaya memukau penonton dan para hakim untuk menjulang kejuaraan kategori solo.

Kidiotics dan Death Notz, bersama-sama dengan BeastZ mempamerkan gerak tari mereka yang paling terbaik dan sempurna di sepanjang empat pusingan untuk meraih dua slot utama untuk mara ke pusingan akhir. Di sebalik ramalan awal, Kidiotics menhasilkan persembahan unggul di pusingan akhir dengan mempamerkan langkah-langkah hebat dan koreografi bersemangat untuk menawan hati para hakim, dan seterusnya dijulang sebagai juara kumpulan Astro Battleground 2015.

Drama atas pentas berterusan apabila giliran krew-krew Kidiotics pula berentap antara satu sama lain untuk merebut gelaran solo, dan ia menjadi medan pertempuran di antara Siong, peserta termuda berumur 15 tahun dan Faris, krew Melayu tunggal. Dengan menguasai rentak dan koreografi, Faris menjuarai gelaran solo walaupun berasa kurang sihat dan telah mencederakan mulutnya secara tidak sengaja ketika melakukan salah satu rutin tarian. Kejayaan Faris ini lebih bermakna memandangkan beliau terpaksa beraksi dalam enam pusingan berturut-turut dan berpuasa pada masa yang sama. Ketika ditemui selepas majlis tamat dan sudah berehat seketika, freestyler yang berusia 17 tahun itu mengakui dia tidak pernah menyangka akan menjadi johan kategori solo.

“Saya menyangka Siong akan menjadi juara kerana dia telah mendahului sejak awal saingan solo. Tapi saya enggan mengalah. Saya terus berjuang hingga ke akhir, dan saya akhirnya berjaya,” kata Faris dengan penuh kegembiraan.

Dihoskan oleh bekas ratu cantik, Trisha Kuck dan penari tempatan, Dennis Yin, aksi Grand Final Astro Battleground 2015 menampilkan barisan juri yang berkaliber, terdiri daripada pakar tarian antarabangsa terkenal seperti Tai Chi (Jepun), Funky Lia (Korea), Chun Hsiang (Taiwan), Yiu (Hong Kong) and Vince (Filipina). Kumpulan wanita tempatan, Precious muncul sebagai artis jemputan pada malam itu.

Bukan itu sahaja! Giliran Asian Battleground pula menggegarkan scene tarian Asia di One City Grand Ballroom pada 7 Ogos 2015. Malaysia akan diwakili oleh juara Astro Battleground 2015 (Kidiotics) dan naib juara (Death NotZ), dan mereka bakal disertai oleh 11 lagi kumpulan tarian lain dari Jepun, Korea, China (Shanghai dan Hong Kong), Filipina, Vietnam, Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan dan Singapura dalam rancangan yang akan disiarkan LIVE menerusi Astro Wah Lai Toi (Saluran 311 dan HD CH310).

Choo Chi Han, Naib Presiden Perniagaan Cina, Astro berkata, “Kami telah menerima sekurang-kurangnya 11 borang penyertaan bagi setiap lokasi. Kami sangat teruja dengan sambutan ini dan tidak menyangka ramai yang menyedari kewujudan Asian Battleground dan ingin menyertai pertandingan itu.”

Mr. Choo juga mengumumkan berita gembira bahawa Astro Ben Di Quan dan Astro Gempak akan menyiarkan final Asian Battleground secara live menerusi saluran YouTube masing-masing.

He added, “Kami berharap untuk menarik peminat tempatan baru dengan penyiaran Asian Battleground menerusi Astro Gempak, saluran YouTube paling popular di Malaysia.

Aksi finale Asian Battleground itu juga boleh ditonton menerusi Astro on the Go untuk semua pengguna berdaftar.

Pastikan anda tidak ketinggalan menonton aksi penuh debaran Grand Final Astro Battleground 2015, dengan tayangan perdana pada 10 Julai (Jumaat) jam 10.30 malam dan siaran ulangan pada 11 Julai (Sabtu) jam 1.30 tengahari, dan siaran langsung Asian Battleground pada 7 Ogos (Jumaat) pada 10.30 malam, menerusi Astro Wah Lai Toi (Saluranl 311 dan HD CH310). Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila layari www.facebook.com/astrobattleground.

Kellogg’s kini memperkenalkan lapan (8) resipi biskut Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® edisi terhad, yang sesuai untuk digunakan pada bulan Ramadan ini. Maria Tunku Sabri, pengacara program menjamu selera TV terkenal yang merupakan sebahagian daripada inisiatif ini, menggalakkan pengguna supaya mencuba resipi biskut Kellogg’s Corn Flakes®, mengunjungi trak sampel di lokasi yang terpilih, dan menyertai aktiviti tandatangan untuk menyumbang biskut kepada anak-anak yatim pada bulan Ramadan yang mulia ini.

Trak sampel Kellogg’s akan berada di bazar Ramadan, pasaraya ria dan pasar raya dari 17^hb Jun hingga 14^hb Julai 2015. Mereka yang mengunjungi trak sampel ini juga boleh menyaksikan demonstrasi membuat kuih secara langsung oleh pakar pembuat kuih yang berbakat, untuk memperlihatkan pelbagai cara Corn Flakes® boleh digunakan untuk membuat kuih dan biskut istimewa untuk perayaan.

Ted Liang, pengarah Pemasaran Kellogg Asia, berkata, “Bagi ramai rakyat Malaysia, baik tua mahupun muda, biskut sudah menjadi makanan ruji dan juadah istimewa untuk dihidangkan pada bulan Ramadan. Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® merupakan bahan membuat biskut yang digemari disebabkan kerangupan dan kelebihannya dari segi rasa kerana dibuat daripada jagung sebenar. Dengan resipi biskut istimewa kami, kami harap pengguna akan menemui cara baru untuk menikmati Kellogg’s Corn Flakes®, sama ada untuk sarapan atau berbuka puasa.”

Diilhamkan oleh semangat bersedekah dan berkongsi rezeki sepanjang bulan mulia ini, pengguna boleh berkongsi keseronokan menikmati biskut yang lazat dengan menyertai aktiviti tandatangan untuk menyumbang kepada kanak-kanak yang kurang bernasib baik. Bersama dengan Maria Tunku Sabri, pengacara popular program TV ‘Jalan-Jalan Cari Makan’, Kellogg’s berhasrat untuk menghantar biskut ke rumah anak yatim dan rumah kebajikan yang terpilih di Malaysia. Dengan setiap tandatangan yang diterima, kanak-kanak dari rumah anak yatim yang terpilih akan menerima biskut Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® untuk berbuka puasa.

“Saya seronok menjadi sebahagian daripada kempen Ramadan Kellogg’s. Setiap kali tiba bulan Ramadan, saya buat biskut untuk keluarga saya dan kita sentiasa mahukan yang terbaik untuk keluarga tersayang,jadi kita hendaklah menggunakan hanya bahan dan ramuan yang terbaik. Makanan yang baik juga patut dikongsi bersama, dan ini adalah penting untuk kita benar-benar menikmati makanan yang kita makan. Atas sebab ini, saya menggesa rakyat Malaysia supaya menyertai aktiviti tandatangan untuk menyumbangkan biskut Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® kepada seramai mungkin kanak-kanak, dengan harapan untuk berkongsi kegembiraan yang dibawakan sempena bulan mulia ini,” kata Maria Tunku Sabri.

Maria akan turut hadir di beberapa lokasi trak sampel yang terpilih seperti:

• Sogo KL, 12 Jun (11pagi-4ptg)
• Giant Batu Caves, 13 Jun (1-3ptg)
• Giant Stadium Shah Alam, 14 Jun (1-3ptg)

Sepanjang bulan Ramadan, setiap kotak Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® akan memaparkan dua daripada lapan (8) resipi biskut edisi terhad: Crunchy Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Drops, Corn Flakes Bread Fingers, Cranberry Corn Flakes Cookies, Coconut and Corn Flakes Crunch, Layered Corn Flakes Parfait, Chewy Nutty Corn Flakes Squares, Cheesy Corn Flakes Melts, dan Cheesy Pandan Cake.

Orang ramai dijemput untuk mencuba biskut Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® dan menyertai aktiviti tandatangan untuk menghantar biskut kepada anak-anak yatim pada tarikh dan di lokasi berikut: 

Destinasi membeli-belah atas talian Malaysia, GEMFIVE.com meraikan ketibaan Raya bulan ini menerusi “Jualan Raya di GEMFIVE”! Bermula awal bulan ini sehingga Ogos 2015, nikmati penjimatan hebat di seluruh gudang GEMFIVE, dan pulang beraya dengan penuh bergaya! Seleksi fesyen terbaik, kelengkapan rumah, gajet kontemporari sehinggalah ke aksesori harian pastinya menambat hati di pagi Syawal nanti.

Menjelang lebaran ini, intai seleksi pilihan pakaian Muslim & Muslimah yang sesuai digayakan ke sebarang acara. Pasti indah beraya di desa dalam busana menawan Azzara Cottons, CurvyAyu, K. Alif dan banyak lagi (http://www.gemfive.com.my/celebrate-raya-in-style/)! Untuk yang gemarkan kelainan dan mahu tampil berani, gayakan rekaan batik terbaharu Fern x Ruzz Gahara, rona etnik Frankitas atau miliki kasut kanvas Cheeks dengan lakaran motif trendy. Juga buat sang pria, tampil segak dan selesa sepanjang hari dalam kemeja DA+PP, Comoddity dan aksesori terbaik dengan sentuhan klasik hanya di GEMFIVE.

Buat yang merancang perjalanan pulang ke kampung bersama keluarga, dapatkan tips kembara bersama anak kecil dan barangan wajib dimiliki demi keselesaan si comel di bahagian Ibu & Anak. Potongan harga sehingga 50% untuk kerusi kereta bayi jenama Disney dan jimat dengan seleksi kereta sorong jenama Hello Kitty, Mamas & Papas serta Peg Perego (http://www.gemfive.com.my/mum-kids-travel-baby-gear). Manakala buat si penggemar gajet, miliki produk telefon pintar Apple dengan harga paling rendah (terhad kepada 1 unit untuk mana-mana model bagi setiap pembeli, (http://www.gemfive.com.my/electronics-apple-raya-super-sale) sempena promosi Aidilfitri bulan ini di GEMFIVE.

Jualan murah lebih 1000 produk pilihan terbaik kini boleh didapati menerusi promosi GEMDeals (http://www.gemfive.com.my/gemdeals-alldeals). Nikmati potongan harga sehingga 70% bulan ini dan lengkapkan penampilan mahupun persiapan kediaman dalam gaya kontemporari dengan kos terendah. Syawal pasti indah bersama GEMFIVE, pelbagai barangan keperluan Aidilfitri kini di hujung jari tanpa perlu bersusah-payah menghadapi kesesakan lalu-lintas dan orang ramai.

GEMFIVE turut memperkenalkan gudang Melium Outlet (www.gemfive.com.my/melium-outlet), hentian beli-belah mewah dengan diskaun sehingga 50% untuk jenama pereka terkenal seperti Aigner, Cocorose London, Cole Haan, Hackett London dan banyak lagi. Pemegang kad Kredit & Debit Mach by Hong Leong layak mendapatkan diskaun tambahan 10% untuk setiap pembelian atas talian di Melium Outlet, GEMFIVE. Manakala pelanggan kad Kredit & Debit Hong Leong boleh menikmati penjimatan RM30 (Kod GEMCash: GEM5HLB) dengan pembelian minima sebanyak RM100 di seluruh gudang sehingga 31 Julai 2015.

Selami gaya hidup terkini, beli-belah secara atas talian di portal kelahiran tempatan, www.gemfive.com hari ini!

Get ready, Kuala Lumpur! MTV World Stage Malaysia is back – bigger than ever as MTV turns the lens on its fans with unprecedented fan offerings!MTV, a unit of Viacom Inc. (NASDAQ: VIAB, VIA), has officially announced MTV World Stage Malaysia is back for the seventh-year running. Recorded live for global telecast, the highly-anticipated outdoor event is set to take place once again at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon on Saturday, 12 September 2015. The event will feature a line-up with five acts to be announced in the coming weeks including two international acts, two regional acts and one #MostWantedMalaysia act who will all join the MTV stage. MTV VJs Alan and Hanli will reprise their roles as the event’s hosts.

Additionally, MTV announced it will launch a new Asia multi-platform campaign MTV Breaks ignited by Xpax, which gives talented millennials across Asia* the chance to kick-start a career in the creative industries by offering life-changing opportunities through a mentorship stint** on MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015. Launched globally at last year’s MTV EMA, it is the first time this highly successful property aimed at creating economic opportunity for talented millennials, is being launched with an Asia version in the region.

MTV Breaks by Xpax is offering big ‘breaks’ to three talented, young creatives who will get the opportunity for a stint as a photographer, multimedia content creator or motion graphics designer at this year’s event. The selected candidates will be mentored by experts within the industry and the MTV team. Selected candidates will have their work featured on various MTV platforms.

For more information on how to apply, visit worldstage.mtvasia.comfrom 16 July. The deadline for entries is 13 August.

Malaysia’s #MostWanted Act for MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015

In another offering to turn the spotlight on fans, MTV is presenting an opportunity for up and coming Malaysian acts to showcase their talents as Malaysia’s #MostWanted Act at MTV World Stage Malaysia. Local artists or bands keen to participate can submit their interest via worldstage.mtvasia.com from 13 – 26 July. From 30 July – 14 August, fans can show their support by hashtagging their preferred local band or artist they want to see perform at MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015. Based on fans’ votes and other performance criteria, Malaysia’s #MostWanted Act will perform as the opening act at the show.

“Each year, the MTV World Stage Malaysia is a spectacular, multi-platform music experience for our audiences in Malaysia and around Asia. Our focus this year is to build upon fan engagement, local talent support through new initiatives and to bring the most unique spectacle with a line-up of international, regional and local acts – presented through a powerful, talent-driven production only MTV can deliver,” said Paras Sharma, Vice President of MTV & Digital Media, Viacom International Media Networks Asia. “We’re thrilled the eyes of the entertainment world will be on Kuala Lumpur, with Sunway Lagoon as the perfect backdrop for the MTV World Stage Malaysia in its seventh year. Get ready Kuala Lumpur, for a bigger experience this year.”

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 and supported by local broadcast partner,Astro.

The free-entry*** show is recorded live for global telecast under the MTV World Stage global series, which bring multi-genre talents with global relevance, to an international audience of more than three-quarters of a billion households in over 160 countries. The global series showcases the most exclusive gigs, world renowned music festivals and unique concert locations from around the world, providing music lovers the ‘front row seat’ to experience the biggest artists on the globe without leaving the comfort of their sofas. The Malaysia show is MTV’s first originally-produced MTV World Stage event globally, which started in 2009.

Over the last six years, MTV World Stage Malaysia has welcomed international award-winning international artists onto its stage including Katy Perry, Justin Bieber, Thirty Seconds to Mars, Robin Thicke, Far East Movement, B.o.B., Tokio Hotel, Kasabian, The All-American Rejects and Pixie Lott. The show has also featured popular K-pop acts such as EXO, Boys Republic, Jay Park, Beast, Wonder Girls, while showcasing local Malaysia acts like Yuna, Joe Flizzow, Mizz Nina, Pop Shuvit and Estranged.

Music fans are in for a treat this August 8^th, with Californian ‘Cool Kids’ Echosmith set to rock KL Live at the first of a brand-new series of shows titled ‘Good Vibes Presents’. Conceived as a way of extending that festival feeling to Malaysia all year-round, ‘Good Vibes Presents’ will give fans the chance to see top international acts in a series of one-off shows in the run-up to the main Good Vibes Festival in 2016.

Headlining the very first show in this new series is US alt-pop band Echosmith, the four-piece family of musicians behind the smash-hit single ‘Cool Kids’. This show will mark the first time the band has performed in Malaysia. They will be supported by Sydney-based dance trio RÜFÜS – also performing in Malaysia for the first time – alongside local favourites DASH and Indiego & Co.

Tickets for the gig at KL Live on 8^th August are on sale now, exclusively at www.boxtix.asia. As with the main Good Vibes Festival, early-birds will be able to purchase their tickets at a special discounted rate of RM80, with further phases of tickets released as the event date draws closer.

Details of further Good Vibes Presents shows and the main Good Vibes Festival itself, scheduled for 2016, will be revealed at a later date.

For more information, log on to: www.goodvibesfestival.com, or follow #GVPresents:

TWITTER:          @GoodVibesFest

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Event details:

Name: Good Vibes Presents Echosmith and RÜFÜS

Date: 8th Aug 2015

Venue: KL Live

Time: Doors open 7:30 pm

Ticket prices:

Phase 1: RM80

Phase 2: RM100

Phase 3: RM120

Tickets available online only at www.boxtix.asia

Acts: Echosmith (California, USA), RÜFÜS (Sydney, Aus), DASH (KL), Indiego & Co. (KL)

Official Radio Station: Fly FM

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UKa6nkmqHFQ