Revolution Stage bakal mementaskan sebuah teater yang bertajuk Asrama-RA All-Stars dengan membawakan 9 artis yang dikenali sebagai teraju utama.

Teater ASRAMARA pernah dipentaskan di Menara MARA pada Oktober 2013 yang lalu dilakonkan oleh peserta-peserta First Time Workshop anjuran Revolution Stage. Walaupun pernah dipentaskan, pengarah teater ASRAMARA, Khairunazwan Rodzy berhasrat mementaskan semula teater ini dengan mempertaruhkan artis-artis dikenali. Kerana itu pementasan kali ini dinamakan ASRAMA-RA All-Stars. Pelakon-pelakon yang terlibat ialah Sharifah Amani, Siti Saleha, Dira Abu Zahar, Amerul Affendi, Nadiya Nisaa, Sherry Al-Hadad, Fynn Jamal, Intan Nor Saina dan Tuan Faisal dari Projek Disko Baldi.

Menurut Khairunazwan “penonton yang selalu mengikuti perkembangan Revolution Stage pasti tahu akan identiti Revolution Stage yang sentiasa mengetengahkan bakat baru dalam setiap pementasan. Namun kali ini kami ingin mengembangkan budaya menonton teater kepada khalayak ramai. Jadi, artis-artis dikenali diambil sebagai peneraju utama pementasan kali ini”. Walaubagainamanapun, beliau menekankan bahawa pemilihan artis-artis dikenali ini bukan berdasarkan populariti semata-mata. Contohnya, Sharifah Amani, Amerul Affendi,  Dira Abu Zahar dan Nadiya Nisaa bukanlah nama baru dalam bidang lakonan. Sherry Al-Hadad yang sedang meningkat naik sudah mempunyai pengalaman yang luas dalam bidang teater. Seperti Sherry, Tuan Faisal juga mempunyai kredibiliti dalam pementasan teater dengan kejayaan Projek Disko Baldi. Pemilihan Fynn Jamal pula adalah berdasarkan watak yang dirasakan sebagai sangat sesuai dibawakan oleh beliau, seperti mana Intan Nor Saina yang sebelum ini terlibat dalam pementasan teater muzikal SudirMania. Siti Saleha pula dipilih untuk memperkenalkan beliau dalam industri teater. Pementasan ini bakal menjadi pementasan teater kedua beliau.

ASRAMA-RA All-Stars akan dipentaskan di Pentas 1, KLPAC pada 16 hingga 19 Oktober 2014. Pementasan akan berlangsung pada pukul 8.30 malam pada 16 hingga 19 Oktober dan pada pukul 3 petang pada 18 dan 19 Oktober.

Tiket berharga RM 40, RM 45 (early bird) dan RM50. Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila klik laman Facebook dan Twitter Revolution Stage. Manakala untuk tempahan dan pembelian tiket, sila hubungi Nik Chip Afiq di talian 0107603101.

Satu sesi bertemu dan bermesra dengan barisan pelakon pementasan muzikal, SuperMokh, akan diadakan di pusat membeli-belah NU Sentral, yang mana anda mungkin akan berpeluang untuk menyaksikan sendiri pementasan yang laris ini di Istana Budaya.

Para barisan pelakon SuperMokh Sebuah Muzikal akan berada di pusat membeli-belah NU Sentral pada hari Isnin 15 September pada jam 12.30 tengah hari di mana mereka juga akan memberikan 10 pasang tiket percuma dan bergambar bersama peminat.

Tidak akan menjadi masalah sekiranya anda ingin bergegas ke NU Sentral kerana ia terletak bersebelahan dengan Stesen Sentral Kuala Lumpur. Selain itu, ia mudah diakses dengan ruang parkir yang boleh menempatkan hampir 2,600 buah kereta serta dilengkapi dengan sambungan bersepadu ke LRT, monorel dan sistem kereta api KTM Komuter.

Ini merupakan peluang keemasan untuk anda bertemu dengan Awie, Maya Karin, Douglas Lim dan Rashidi Ishak yang melakonkan watak mereka sekali lagi dalam pementasan muzikal tersebut. Pementasan muzikal restaging yang laris dan berjaya ini mengisahkan tentang salah seorang ikon Malaysia paling disayangi iaitu Allahyarham Mokhtar Dahari, lagenda bola sepak hebat – yang dikenali sebagai ‘SuperMokh’ di kalangan ribuan peminatnya.

Pementasan SuperMokh Sebuah Muzikal pertama diadakan pada November 2013 dan telah mendapat ulasan yang membanggakan, di mana kesemua tiket bagi 17 pementasannya habis dijual. Pengarahan muziknya digubah oleh Michael Veerapan manakala koreografi tariannya pula dikelolai oleh Adzwadi Saini.

Macau tourism will be promoted on tour starting from 13 September 2014, traveling to Penang, Ipoh, Kuala Lumpur, Melaka and Johor Bahru on a “Pop-Out Truck”; to promote Macau as today’s holiday destination, with fun and exciting events and festivals being celebrated in Macau annually.

The Macau Government Tourist Office (MGTO) is using this unique approach to promote the “Step Out, Experience Macau’s Communities” walking tours, to add more variety of attractions along the walking routes.

“Macau on Tour” is also a platform for public to purchase attractive packages to Macau offered by participating travel agents. Those who purchase the tour packages during the event, are entitled to redeem free gifts, such as shopping vouchers, Macau Open Top Bus vouchers, meal vouchers and travel accessories.

During the event, lucky participants comprising members of the public will stand a chance to win themselves 3 days 2 nights Macau Holiday Packages!

MGTO is running a radio campaign to promote Macau on Tour over three radio stations – Hot FM, Fly FM and One FM. Listeners tuned to One FM on September 12, 19, 26 and 3 October, may be the lucky caller to stand chance to win a 3 days 2 nights Macau Holiday Package.

There is no charge to visit Macau on Tour and members of the public are urged to mark their calendars and join the fun!

Once again, the Island of Penang comes alive with music with the 11th Edition of The Penang Island Jazz Festival, to be held from 4th to 7th December 2014!

Performers for this year’s “Jazz By The Beach” stage (Saturday, 6th and Sunday, 7th December) include Carmen Souza, Crystal Bowersox, Monoswezi, Laila Biali Trio, Jo Yeong Duk Trio, JazzHats & Ray featuring Man Kidal and others.

Supporting musical related activities held during the period of the festival are Workshops, Exhibitions, Sunrise @ TSG, After Hours Jazz Jam, Creative Malaysia Fringe Stages and the “Island Music Forum Sessions”. Some of the Speakers for this year’s “Island Forum Sessions” include Professor Tony Whyton (Director of the Salford Music Research Research Centre at University Salford UK), Lars Mossefinn (Independent Consultant at 4&more and jazz critic of Dag & Lid) and Victor Kye (Assistant Artistic Director of Jarasum International Jazz Festival, Gwangju World Music Festival and Jarasum Rhythm & BBQ Festival).

The Penang Island Jazz Festival 2014 is supported by Malaysia Major Events, a division of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau, an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia: Perbadanan Bekalan Air Pulau Pinang (PBA), Penang Global Tourism Sdn. Bhd., British Council, Goethe Institut, KK Jazz Festival, LBS Music World, Roland Asia Pacific, The Guitar Store, JS Music & Little Penang Street Market, with Venue Partners, Bayview Beach Resort, Hard Rock Hotel Penang, ParkRoyal Penang Resort, Tropical Spice Garden: Media Partners Smoothjazz.com, Lifestyle Asia, Rentak Sejuta.

Richard Bona
The Fresh Dixie Project
Crystal Bowersox
Carmen Souza
Monoswezi
Laila Baili Trio
CNIRBS
Jo Yeong Duk Trio
JazzHats & Ray ft Man Kidal

Ticketing Information:

Ticket Prices:

Ticketing Hotline: +603 78807999
Online Booking: www.ticketpro.com.my

For More Information:

Phone: +6 012 2967800 (Paul Augustin) / +6 012 3565544 (Chin CY)
Email: info@penangjazz.com / chincy@penangjazz.com
URL: www.penangjazz.com/
TW: twitter.com/PenangJazzFest
FB: www.facebook.com/PenangIslandJazzFestival?fref=photo

Mimpi Artilla – Kisah Cinta Seni

Back by popular demand is the musical theatre piece, Mimpi Artilla, the bespoke production that was first unveiled as the royal performance during The Royal Arts Gala in January 2014 at the Muzium Diraja (former Istana Negara). Written and directed by the acclaimed Adlin Aman Ramlie, renowned for his works in Puteri Gunung Ledang the movie, Akademi Fantasia, Maharaja Lawak Mega, Puteri Gunung Ledang the Musical and P.Ramlee the Musical amongst others, Mimpi Artilla was produced by My Performing Arts Agency (MyPAA) for the purpose of The Royal Arts Gala, in collaboration with the Ministry of Tourism and Culture (MoTaC), and the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN).

The second installation of Mimpi Artilla is scheduled for 8:30 pm and 3:00 pm, 13 and 14 September 2014 respectively at the Experimental Theatre (Panggung Eksperimen), Universiti Malaya, Kuala Lumpur. The 90-minute, bi-lingual musical theatre is one of the many artistic and cultural presentations under the multi-faceted Visit Malaysia Year (VMY) tourism campaign as an avenue to showcase the diverse talents that the land possesses. The 14 September show provides the audience an opportunity to interact with the creative team and actors after the performance.

Returning to perform tunes composed by Onn San, award-winning composer whose works include The Secret Life of Nora and Everworld, are Ezlynn famous for her chart topping hit Hi Hi Bye Bye. Playing opposite her is Vince Chong, Malaysia’s singing heartthrob famous for his involvement in Akademi Fantasia 1, Muzikal Terima Kasih Cinta, The Producers and more. Choreographing and leading the 38-person ensemble is Zamzuriah Zahari, an upcoming icon in both the traditional and contemporary discipline of dance.

SYNOPSIS

The much-anticipated show revolves around Puteri Artilla (Ezlynn), who hails from the Mayan Kingdom, where the arts abound. This spunky and free spirited princess is betrothed to Prince Syah Rohan (Vince Chong) from the neighbouring Kingdom of Rohan; a kingdom that has denounced the arts since the time of their forefathers. Puteri Artilla embarks on an expedition with the Prince, one that forces them to learn about each other. Along with the Prince’s royal entourage, the expedition brings them to art-enriched corners of her Kingdom; a journey that eventually changes the Prince’s perception of the arts and of the Puteri.

5 reasons why Mimpi Artilla is a must watch!

1. It’s got a great cast of talented performers – Malaysia’s darlings Ezlynn and Vince Chong, a strong 38-member ensemble, and not forgetting a group of 10 amazing musicians and vocalists.
2. It’s got a great script by the award-winning Adlin Aman Ramlie – funny, moving, entertaining; Adlin’s work is always very magical.
3. The live music completes the experience. The melodies and music arrangement done by Onn San are enchanting and whimsical; like Disney meets Malaysia.
4. It provides you an opportunity to engage with the creative team and actors after the performance.
5. For RM25, you get to see this award-winning team put up a show of the same if not better caliber as those performed on bigger stages and venues.

Ticketing Information:

Ticket Prices:

Black Seats – RM 25.00
White Seats – RM 40.00
UM Students & staff – RM 15.00

The price is exclude RM3.00 (processing fee) + 3% (convenience fee)
Base price includes RM3.00 processing fee.
This discounted price is only valid for University Malaya students and staff. Please bring a valid University Malaya student identification card or University Malaya staff identification card during collection of tickets.

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Email: azirah@mypaa.com.my

Ticketing Hotline: +603 77251177
Online Booking: www.tickethotline.com.my

iM4U fm kini dilancarkan secara rasminya. Sebagai stesen radio baru untuk belia yang berkonsepkan khidmat sosial, iM4U fm bakal memperdengarkan lagu-lagu terkini pelbagai genre, tempatan dan antarabangsa. Bernaung di bawah iM4U, stesen radio ini bermatlamat untuk memupuk semangat kesukarelawanan, selain menyampai mesej-mesej positif di kalangan belia.

iM4U fm merupakan stesen radio pertama di Malaysia yang menggabungkan konsep khidmat sosial dan hiburan untuk para belia. Istimewanya tentang iM4U fm adalah, segala keuntungan yang diraih akan disalurkan ke Dana Sukarelawan 1Malaysia (DRe1M) untuk menyokong usaha iM4U untuk membantu rakyat Malaysia.

“Kami amat teruja – iM4U fm  bukan sahaja menyajikan muzik.  Kami juga menyokong usaha proaktif iM4U dalam memupuk semangat kesukarelawanan di kalangan belia dengan penuh semangat dan pendekatan yang santai,” ulas Kartini Kamalul Ariffin, Pengarah Radio, iM4U fm.

Tambah beliau lagi, “iM4U fm tidak hanya menghiburkan pendengar kami – tetapi juga bertekad untuk selalu membawa kelainan dalam menyampaikan maklumat-maklumat usaha sosial dan Dana DRe1M. Kami berharap usaha kami akan diterima baik pendengar kami”.

Radio iM4U fm bertujuan menyampaikan mesej kemasyarakatan dari aspek pembangunan negara bangsa, perpaduan, pembinaan jati diri di kalangan belia.

Antara program-program menarik yang disiarkan di iM4U fm:

• #Bangkit, rancangan pagi mengupas isu semasa berkaitan belia sambil memperdengarkan muzik serba baru, berita hiburan terkini, laporan trafik dan aktiviti semasa Street Team iM4U.

• #Awesomebeats, menampilkan hiburan muzik rancak tanpa henti selama 4 jam untuk semarakkan hari pendengar.

• #ChillX iM4U fm, merupakan segmen petang yang mengupas berita hiburan dan isu terkini, laporan trafik, serta penampilan khas selebriti atau persembahan secara langsung oleh artis-artis jemputan.

• #Pesta Night – Segmen yang ke-udara setiap malam hari Jumaat dan Sabtu ini memuatkan muzik terkini berentak tari untuk menceriakan mood pendengar pada hujung minggu.

• #ALT-X (disebut sebagai Alternate X) – Segmen ini membawakan muzik alternatif di luar arus perdana. ALT-X mengetengahkan lagu daripada penyanyi bukan komersial dan yang baru bertapak di arena muzik; dan memutarkan lagu yang belum berkumandang di stesen radio lain. Ini menunjukkan sokongan padu iM4U fm terhadap bakat tempatan.

“Kami bangga dengan penerimaan iM4U yang memberangsangkan selama ini. Hari ini, lahirnya stesen radio yang dapat mendukung semangat kami untuk memupuk tanggungjawab sosial terus kepada belia di Malaysia”, ulas Azlan Rudy Malik, Ketua Pegawai Operasi iM4U.

Sesi pelancaran yang berlangsung di Black Box, Publika semalam menyaksikan Ketua Pegawai Operasi iM4U, Azlan Rudy Malik dan Pengarah Radio iM4U fm, Kartini Kamalul Ariffin bersama-sama merasmikan stesen radio iM4U fm. Turut memeriahkan majlis adalah rakan-rakan artis seperti kumpulan Pop Shuvit, Bunkface, penyanyi rock terkenal Amy Search dan artis baru Diandra Arjunaidi, juga wakil-wakil dari iM4U. Majlis ini diacarakan oleh Hunny Hatim dan Brandon Ho.

iM4U akan keudara sepenuhnya bermula dari 15 September 2014.

iM4U fm merupakan sebuah stesen radio baru untuk belia yang kini keudara secara rasmi di Lembah Klang menerusi frekeuensi 107.9 fm. Di samping menghiburkan pendengar kami dengan lagu-lagu tempatan dan antarabangsa yang terkini, kami  bermatlamat untuk menjadi peneraju dalam khidmat sosial, seiring dengan misi kami untuk memupuk semangat kesukarelawanan di kalangan belia.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila layari:

Laman web: www.im4ufm.my

Facebook: www.facebook.com/iM4Ufm

Soundcloud: soundcloud.com/im4ufm

Twitter: @im4ufm

Instagram: @im4ufm

twitter.com/PRamleeMusical
www.facebook.com/PRamleeMusical?ref=ts&fref=ts

Ticketing Information:

Ticket Prices:

RM 303.00, RM 203.00, RM 253.00, RM 153.00, RM 53.00 & RM 33.00

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Ticketing Hotline: +603 77251177
Online Booking: www.tickethotline.com.my

For More Information:

Phone: +603 40265555
Email: info@istanabudaya.gov.my
URL: www.istanabudaya.gov.my
TW: twitter.com/IstanaBudaya
FB: www.facebook.com/istanabudaya

Ticketing Information:

Ticket Prices:

RM 33.00, RM 23.00 & RM 13.00

Ticketing Hotline: 26148200 / +603 41478600
Online Booking: www.ticket2u.biz/

For More Information:

Phone: 03 20523600
Email: info@jkkn.gov.my
URL: www.jkkn.gov.my/
TW: twitter.com/mysenibudaya
FB: www.facebook.com/mysenibudaya/timeline

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Hailed as the godfather of Taiwanese Mandapop, multi-talented musician Jonathan Lee is making a comeback concert after a seven-year hiatus with his newest world tour “Since Youth is fleeting” this November 29th, at 8pm at the Putra Indoor Stadium, Bukit Jalil.

An influential figure in the Mandapop music industry, Lee launched his solo world tour with a sell-out show in Taipei Arena last September. He subsequently toured many major cities, filling out arenas with overwhelming response in Beijing, Guangzhou, Fuzhou, Wuhan, Xiamen, Tianjin, Macau, Canada and Singapore. He becomes the first Taiwanese to play Dolby Theatre in Hollywood as well.

No flashy setup or pyrotechnic effect, but Lee is such good performer to take command of a stage. He tells funny stories, engages with audience while he decides which guitar to play on stage. He does not make the audience go wild or unbutton their shirts but his many mega hits and trademark speak-singing fashion easily ‘steals’ your hearts and souls away while it conjures memories and leave vibrations continue within for days.

A well-respected singer, songwriter and music producer, Lee has produced countless classic hits and best-selling albums for various artistes. And Lee is set to serenade audience with many of his own songs as well as popular hits he wrote for others such as Jeff Chang’s I Really Love You, Winnie Hsin’s Realization, Emil Chau’s Let Me Be Happy, Let Me Be Sad, Sandy Lam’s No Need To Care Who I Am, Sylvia Chang’s Because Of Loneliness and Karen Mok’s 12th Floor.

In an intimate setting, Lee’s concert will be more like a sharing session, about music, personal stories, life experience, men and women. It is expected to be a great musical feast you shall not miss!

Lee also recently walked away with one of the biggest hauls from the Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan last month. His album and song Hills grabbed Best Song of the Year, Best Lyricist and Best Album Packaging.

Jointly organized by Star Planet, Live Nation and Melody FM, ticket sale for Jonathan Lee World Tour Live 2014 will commence on September 9th, from 11 am. 15% discount will be extended on the first 1000 tickets sold (applicable for all ticket types). Genting Rewards Members can use Reward Points to redeem tickets via designated ticket outlets. All Promotions subject to terms and conditions.

Ticketing Information:

Ticket Prices:

RM 571.00, RM 441.00, RM 331.00, RM 251.00 & RM 151.00

Ticketing Hotline: +603 92233667 (Star Planet) / +603 92228811 (Ticket Charge)
Online Booking: www.starplanet.com.my / www.ticketcharge.com.my

The Malaysian Philharmonic Orchestra presents a selection of familiar and beloved Malaysian patriotic and folk songs, to bring enjoyment and appreciation of the nation’s rich musical heritage. Captured here, in this special concert and commemorative album launch, is a symphonic stroll down memory lane.

Ticketing Information:

Ticket Prices:

RM 150.00, RM100, RM 60.00 & RM 40.00

Festival Pass – All 3 Seni Fest Concerts RM 120.00

Ticketing Hotline: +603 20517007 / +603 20517077
Online Booking: www.mpo.com.my / www.dfp.com.my

Email: dfp_boxoffice@petronas.com.my

Box Office: Tuesdays to Saturdays: 10.30am – 6.30pm, 9.00pm, performance nights. Closed on Mondays and Public Holidays except when there is a performance scheduled.

Dress Code: Smart Casual. Strictly no jeans, denims, shorts, collarless T-shirts/singlets, slippers, sneakers/sport shoes and sports attire at all time.

Age Limit: Out of consideration for both audience and artists, children under the age of 8 are not allowed in the concert unless otherwise indicated.

For Family Fun Day concerts, children aged 4 and above will be admitted with paid admission.

Perjalanan SUPERLAWAK FC bermula pada tahun 2013 di mana mereka telah mengadakan beberapa sesi jelajah bolasepak  di seluruh negara.  Sambutan yang di terima dari para peminat SUPERLAWAK FC amat luarbiasa sekali.

Lebih dari 100,000 peminat SUPERLAWAK FC telah datang untuk menyaksikan beberapa pertandingan bolasepak persahabatan di antara SUPERLAWAK FC  dengan  Pahang  FC, Astro Arena FC,  The Band FC, Veteran MPKU Kulai dan  UiTM Lecturers.

Sejajar dengan itu, Sony Music Entertainment Malaysia Sdn Bhd dengan kerjasama Rumah Artis Management telah mengambil inisiatif untuk untuk menganjurkan Siri Jelajah Malaysia Superlawak FC 2014.

Enam buah negeri telah dikenalpasti untuk siri jelajah tersebut bermula dari 27hb September 2014 sehingga 26hb Oktober 2014.

Kali ini SUPERLAWAK FC bakal beraksi menentang bekas pemain bolasepak negeri-negeri yang terpilih dan juga selebriti tempatan.  Dijangka lebih dari 50,000 peminat akan datang menyaksikan perlawanan tersebut di setiap lokasi yang diadakan.

SUPERLAWAK FC amat bertuah kerana mendapat sokongan dari Sinar FM sebagai radio rasmi dan Berita Harian sebagai surat khabar rasmi siri jelajah ini.

SUPERLAWAK FC juga amat bertuah kerana Admiral, jenama sukan ternama telah bersetuju untuk menjadi pakaian sukan rasmi untuk SUPERLAWAK FC.

Tiket masuk yang dikenakan hanya RM 10.00 seorang sahaja.  Amat berbaloi harga tiket ini kerana anda bakal memenangi pelbagai hadiah menarik yang disediakan menerusi sesi cabutan bertuah.

Acara akan dimulakan dari jam 4.00 petang dan berakhir 12.00 tengah malam. Penonton tidak akan merasa bosan kerana mereka bakal dihiburkan dengan persembahan dari artis-artis Sony Music dan juga berpeluang untuk beramah mesra dengan mereka.

Selain daripada itu, terdapat pelbagai gerai jualan yang di sediakan di mana terdapat pelbagai jenis barangan yang menarik yang boleh di beli dengan harga yang berpatutan.

SIRI JELAJAH MALAYSIA SUPERLAWAK FC 2014 

Tarikh                                     Tempat                                                           Negeri 

27hb September 2014            Stadium Hang Jebat                                       Melaka

28hb September 2014            Stadium Pasir Gudang                                   Johor

11hb Oktober 2014                 Stadium Likas                                     Sabah

18hb Oktober 2014                 Stadium Darul Aman , Alor Setar                   Kedah

19hb Oktober 2014                 Stadium Perak , Ipoh                                      Perak

26hb Oktober 2014                 Stadium Negeri, Kuching                                Sarawak

SENARAI PEMAIN SUPERLAWAK FC 2014

1. Dato’ AC Mizal
2. Jep Sepahtu
3. Shuib Sepahtu
4. Rahim Sepahtu
5. Fad Bocey
6. Achey Bocey
7. Ajak Shiro
8. Johan Era Radio
9. Emal School of Lawak
10. Jali School Of Lawak
11. Along Cham
12. Atu Raja Lawak
13. Akim AF
14. Zainal Abidin Hassan ( Bekas Pemain Pahang)

New research from Groupon Malaysia has found that FOMO, the social phenomenon that has taken over the online world, affects nearly half the nation with 47 per cent of Malaysians experiencing it. Interestingly, Malaysia was found to have the second highest FOMO rate in the region, ahead of Singapore who had the lowest FOMO rate. Could it be that Malaysians have become more “kiasu” than their Singaporean neighbours?

FOMO, otherwise known as the Fear of Missing Out, or #FOMO, is a form of social anxiety where one is compulsively concerned about missing out on key social interactions, good times, new experiences or something great. Surprisingly, the main cause of FOMO in Malaysians is hearing friends and family talk about their own experiences (43 per cent), significantly higher than seeing pictures from friends and family on social media (25 per cent). Between our social circle constantly discussing their latest escapades and incessantly posting food and travel photos on social media, it’s no wonder Malaysians are acutely aware of what they’re missing out on.

Why don’t they leave the house and get amongst it? 38 per cent of Malaysians identified a lack of funds as the main obstacle standing in their way, while 29 per cent quoted a lack of spare time as the issue. At the top of most Malaysians’ bucket lists for this year is to explore their own local backyard (72 per cent, the highest in the region). The study also yielded interesting results in the sense that Malaysians are the highest advocates of exploring their own city, compared with the rest of the Asia Pacific nations, who would prefer to go out of their cities. Perhaps despite a lack of spending power and time constraints, Malaysians are happy to make the most out of their environment and continue their exploration in a more inward fashion, turning #FOMO into #YOLO (You Only Live Once).

Next on the list is international travel (50 per cent), and domestic travel coming in third at 47 per cent. It seems that not only have Malaysians been taken over by FOMO, but they have also been bitten by the wanderlust bug. Doesn’t matter if it’s hitting up local hot spots or traveling across international waters, Malaysians just want to explore. When it comes to traveling on home turf, Malaysians identified Langkawi, Penang and Cameron Highlands as their “top three to see” before January rolls around.

“Our very own social circles are exacerbating FOMO in Malaysia, whether through word of mouth or social media, and a lack of funds and time are compounding this. Luckily the things we most want to see and experience are those, quite literally, in our backyard. With that in mind, Groupon wants to help Malaysians explore their city on a price tag that won’t break the bank. We literally have hundreds of new deals on the site every day, at prices up to 70 or 80 per cent off, which means no one has reason to experience FOMO,” said Rafiq Razali, CEO of Groupon Malaysia.

Based on what Malaysians would most like to do before the year is out, Groupon.my has curated a list of Sweet September deals to help Malaysians deal with FOMO and “make lemonade out of the situation”. The Sweet September deals can be viewed here http://gr.pn/SweetSept_FOMO