We are so excited to announce, one of the most influential vocalists from Japan, HYDE, the lead vocalist from the legendary Japanese rock band, L’Arc-en-Ciel, as well as VAMPS, is finally coming to Kuala Lumpur for the first time with his concert tour entitle [HYDE Acoustic Concert Tour 2018 黒ミサ Asia Live in Kuala Lumpur], Kuala Lumpur being the ONLY stop for South East Asia! The concert will be held on 12 May 2018 (Saturday) at MCA Hall, 8pm.

HYDE is taking his time to hold meet & greet with the fans limited to VIP ticket holder! There will be a special moment for the fans to have a high-touch and a group photo session with HYDE. We have been requesting HYDE to come to Malaysia for so many years and this is finally happening. The fans should never miss this opportunity to witness the world of HYDE, his amazing vocals and fashion in live! Hard core fans of HYDE, should not miss this opportunity! The VIP tickets are limited!

HYDE Acoustic Concert Tour 2018 黒ミサAsia Live in Kuala Lumpur is organized by Toybox Projects; VAMPROSE (Artist Management); SMC Entertainment (Tour Agent); Presented by Medic Group m+plus; Inherit (Official Fashion Brand); Marion Crêpes Malaysia (Official Dessert); EPOP (Official Media); Rentak Sejuta (Official Online Media); and Selebriti Online (Official Online Media).

Ticket price for the concert is VIP RM698 / RM508 / RM338 / RM168. All concert tickets are excluding ticket processing fee and other online & credit card transaction service fees. Tickets will be launching on 12 March 2018, 10am at www.ticketcharge.com.my, +603 9222 8811 (Kuala Lumpur) / +604 645 9811 (Penang).

INTERVIEW

1.As we know, now you move solo not with the band, how do you compare when you are in a band and solo?

Freedom I guess?

No matter what I do, I won’t  receive a dirty look (laughs). But there’s a lack of chemistry.

2.Why you choose to put metal element in your album?

Because I want the audience to go wild.

3.Can you describe your music style and what bands is inspired you to come out with this music?

I’m a multifaceted artist. 

My solo work is totally different from my work with L‘Arc and Vamps. I’m influenced by many kinds of music but mostly by 80’s metal and British New Wave. Recently I like Bring Me the Horizon.

4.Do you know any Malaysia artist or band? If you have a choice which artist you want to collaborate with?

I have no idea so please teach me.

5.Seeing as you are from Japan, the place where anime reigns supreme, what is your favourite anime? And as i know you have make a voice over in Bakuman anime, so how do you feel it?

I don’t really watch anime but out of all the movies I’ve seen I like Evangelion best. I’m not accustomed to voice acting but if there’s a cute one, I’ll do it.　

6.This is your first solo show in Malaysia. What do you feel when you got an offer to play in this country and what do you know about Malaysia

Kuro Misa is different from any other live I’ve done up till now as it’s in an acoustic style and you might not have that image of me, but I’m really happy that I have fans in Malaysia and I’m able to go there. Looking forward to it.

Farasu kembali mendepani masa dengan kemunculan album terbaru, *SULALATUS SALATIN* yang menampilkan kelainan bentuk muzikal berbanding karya-karya terdahulu.

Sulalatus Salatin juga menjadi cetusan penjenamaan baru bagi muzik metal Malaysia dan dunia iaitu Nusantara Metal, sub-genre yang bersulam-kait  elemen-elemen muzikal Nusantara bersama muzik teras deathmetal.

Jika di peringkat antarabangsa, Black Sabbath dikenang sebagai ‘dewata metal’ yang mencetuskan kepelbagaian sub-genre metal, Sweden pula melahirkan ‘Swedish Metal’, Finland dengan ‘Viking Metal’ dan Taiwan melalui Chithonic memunculkan ‘Oriental Metal’, negara ini tidak ketinggalan melalui cetusan Nusantara Metal oleh Farasu.

Imbasan Sejarah

Sejak diasaskan pada 12 Disember 2002, Farasu telah tampil dengan sebuah demo dan mini cd serta tiga buah album penuh. Karya-karya tersebut adalah;

1. Demo ‘A Millennium of Madness’, 2002
2. MCD ‘The Blackmoon Eclipse’, 2006
3. Album ‘Menongkah Arus’, 2010
4. Album ‘Against Tyranny’, 2015
5. Album ‘Sulalatus Salatin’, 2018

Persembahan pertama Farasu bermula di Nilai pada 9 Mac 2003 dalam gig ‘Eastern Loudness’ yang turut menampilkan Sil-Khannaz. Sepanjang tahun 2003 hingga 2005, Farasu aktif mengadakan persembahan gig sekitar Kuala Lumpur, Petaling Jaya, Seremban dan Nilai selain turut menganjurkan gig di Nilai dan Seremban.

Selepas tahun 2005, Farasu bergiat aktif dalam persembahan di Singapura, Sarawak, Sabah dan Indonesia. Persembahan pertama Farasu di pentas antarabangsa pada tahun 2006 dalam sebuah gig di Substation, Singapura. Kemudian pertengahan tahun 2007, Farasu berpeluang mengadakan persembahan di Surabaya dan Jogjakarta, Indonesia.

Langkah jauh Farasu di peringkat antarabangsa berkesinambungan setelah kemunculan album ‘Against Tyranny’ pada tahun 2015. Sepanjang tahun 2015 hingga 2017, Farasu tanpa henti meneruskan gerakan aktif persembahan di Indonesia, Taiwan, China, Nepal dan Australia.

Antara jenama-jenama persembahan pentas yang pernah disertai Farasu adalah Dumai Tektonik, Melayu Mengaghok (Bengkalis), Batam Undersickness IV & V, Jogja Brebeg 2015, Daimonius Open Air Bali, A Fest China, Taiwan Deathmetal Fest 2016 & 2017 serta Tour Pre-Album Sulalatus Salatin 2017 bersama kuasa metal Indonesia, Siksakubur.

Farasu juga tidak ketinggalan dalam aksi-aksi pentas besar di tanahair seperti Rock The World 15 & 17, A Fest, persembahan khas di Hard Rock Cafe KL & Melaka.

Karya Terbaru

Sulalatus Salatin merupakan ‘pro-release’ ketiga yang dihasilkan oleh Farasu selepas album Menongkah Arus dan Against Tyranny.

Proses penghasilan album ini bermula pada penghujung tahun 2017 hingga Mac 2018. Kerja-kerja rakaman, adunan dan mastering dijalankan  dengan lebih teliti kerana bentuk muzikal Farasu sangat berbeza berbanding karya-karya terdahulu. Ia melibatkan gabungan alatan muzik moden dan tradisional yang membentuk garapan muzik metal dan tradisional Nusantara. Ini percubaan berani Farasu bagi mencetuskan sebuah kelainan baru dalam evolusi muzik metal. Kerja-kerja rakaman peralatan muzik tradisional ini ditunjangi kumpulan *Dewangga Sakti* yang dimainkan secara langsung dan spontan. Suatu cabaran yang menarik buat Dewangga Sakti bagi percubaan ‘menjahit & menyulam’ muzikal tradisional bercantum rasa dengan muzik deathmetal!

Album Sulalatus Salatin menampilkan lapan (8) buah lagu yang disusun, digarap dan dimainkan sendiri oleh semua anggota Farasu. Album ini bakal mendepani masa dan zaman bagi scene muzik Malaysia

Ini merupakan karya ‘pro-release’ ketiga Farasu yang menampilkan bentuk muzikal dalam garapan baru iaitu Nusantara Metal.  Album Sulalatus Salatin bakal menjadi suatu anjakan baru dalam evolusi muzik metal Malaysia dan dunia.

Jika Sweden boleh berbangga dengan Swedish Metal, Taiwan dengan Oriental Metal, kemunculan album Sulalatus Salatin ini mampu menjadi cetusan baru dalam evolusi metal dunia melalui sub-genre Nusantara Metal.

Sulalatus Salatin mempersembahkan lapan buah lagu baru yang menggabungkan elemen-elemen muzikal Nusantara seperti ghazal, joget, irama dan melodi Melayu disusun bersama muzikal asas death metal. Album ini didatangkan dalam bentuk digipek.

Farasu juga akan mengadakan ‘launching party’ pada 1 Julai 2018 di The Bee, Solaris Dutamas Kuala Lumpur. Acara ini turut menampilkan lima band metal baru.

Selain daripada itu, Farasu turut merangka jelajah khas album Sulalatus Salatin seluruh negara meliputi lokasi-lokasi pilihan. Jelajah yang sama bagi peringkat serantau iaitu di bandar-bandar utama seluruh Indonesia juga akan dimulakan selepas Aidilfitri 2018 nanti

Setelah sekian lama ditubuhkan, akhirnya kumpulan yang cukup ikonik dengan lagu More Than Words, Extreme bakal mengadakan konsert eksklusif buat peminat setianya di Malaysia.  Apa yang pasti konsert anjuran IMC Live Group Malaysia dan East West Best ini akan berlangsung pada 10 Jun 2018 di KL Live, Life Centre, Kuala Lumpur.  Konsert akan bermula pada jam 8.30 malam.

Extreme lebih sinonim dengan nuansa rock ini masih lagi mengekalkan anggota asal seperti Gary Cherone (vokal), Nuno Bettencourt (gitar), Pat Badger (Bass) dan Kevin Figueiredo (Drums).  Selain dikenali melalui lagu More Than Words, Extreme juga turut popular dengan lagu Get The Funk Out dan Hole Hearted.

Band yang ditubuhkan pada tahun 1985 mula menakluki pasaran muzik antarabangsa melalui album kedua mereka yang berjudul “Pornograffitti”.  Album ini tersenarai di carta billboard 200 sejak ianya diriliskan pada tahun 1990. Malah apa yang lebih menarik lagu popular mereka, More Than Words turut terdapat dalam album ini.

Konsert Extreme di Kuala Lumpur adalah bersempena dengan siri jelajah “Extreme Asia Tour 2018” yang turut menyaksikan Singapura dan Thailand bakal menjadi lokasi persembahan mereka.

Peminat boleh mendapatkan tiket pra jualan yang akan mula di jual pada 23 April dengan harga RM238 (standard).  Selain itu peminat juga boleh mendapatkan tiket VIP dengan harga RM428 ( boleh bertemu dengan anggota kumpulan, poster eksklusif serta foto berkumpulan).

Untuk pembelian tiket anda boleh hubungi 603 9222 8811 atau lawati http:///premier.ticketcharge.com.my

*Teks oleh Nazghoul

The much-loved Malaysian music festival Toyota presents Good Vibes Festival once again celebrates its homecoming to the rolling greenery of The Ranch at Gohtong Jaya in Genting Highlands by championing international chart-toppers and cutting-edge local acts. Now in its fifth edition, #GoodVibesFest returns this year on 21 and 22 July 2018 .

Toyota, known for its commitment to quality and constant innovation for the future of people, cars and communities, joins Good Vibes Festival this year as a title sponsor. Ravindran K., President UMW Toyota Motor Sdn. Bhd., shares that he is proud to be the title sponsor of what will be an exciting event for Malaysians: “At Toyota, our goal has always been to move people, literally and figuratively; and we believe music does just that. We are delighted to support the promotion of Malaysian arts, culture and music communities, especially among the youth.”

Today, the two-day getaway festival announces its buoyant bill for 2018 which includes New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde ( “Royals”, “Green Light” ), whose latest album walks a tightrope between art pop and melodrama for the mainstream; arena-fillers English alt-prog trio alt-J ( “Breezeblocks”, “3WW” ), on singular form fresh off the success of third full-length release ‘RELAXER’; and American act The Neighbourhood ( “Sweater Weather”, “Scary Love” ), whose signature moody, slinky sound will prove fitting against the backdrop of the highlands at The Ranch.

Also on the #GoodVibesFest bill is Australian pop phenomenon Nick Murphy fka Chet Faker ( “No Diggity”, “Stop Me” ), whose recent artistic metamorphosis towards a more radical, neo-soul r’n’b sound is reflected in his decision to retire his former moniker Chet Faker; as well as Seattle-based electronic duo on the rapid rise ODESZA ( “Sun Models” featuring Madelyn Grant, “Line of Sight” featuring Mansionair and WYNNE ), known for carving out an identity in a crowded electronic pop landscape with their envelope-pushing ethereal, expansive anthems.

Bringing his batch of emotive, electronic club bangers to #GoodVibesFest is the Prodigal producer SG Lewis ( “Aura”, “No Less” ). HONNE ( “Someone That Loves You”, “Warm On A Cold Night” ), oozing sensual synths, slick basslines, and swoon-inducing choruses, will soundtrack the sun setting on the misty greenery of The Ranch. Still in his teens, the precocious French prodigy Petit Biscuit ( “Memories”, “Sunset Lover” ) will make his presence known at the festival with atmospheric, melodic nostalgia-inducing masterpieces.

American DJ-producer pair Louis The Child (“It’s Strange”, “Weekend”) also front the festival with electronic dance bangers, seductive scores and tropical house vibes. Finally, rounding up the international bill for now, Toronto duo Majid Jordan takes the stage by straddling the sweet intersection of bright, pulsing pop songs and melancholic, moody r’n’b cuts.

On the local lineup, acts announced include Altimet ( “Amboi”, “Kalau Aku Kaya” ), one of Malaysia’s most prolific rappers who will be performing with The Kawan Band on the day; Noh Salleh ( “Angin Kencang”, “Bunga Di Telinga” ), the award-winning solo artiste and frontman of indie rock stalwarts Hujan; five-piece rock’n’rollers Kyoto Protocol ( “Jelita” feat. Liyana Fizi, “Tiada Lagi Kidungmu” ); electro duo darlings Pastel Lite ( “Assassin”, “Damsel” ); fast-rising feisty rapper Zamaera ( “Helly Kelly”, “Wanita” ); Malaysian indie-pop artiste Froya ( “Sunny Side Down”, “Uncomprehended Child” ); songstress-songwriter Bil Musa ( “No More Excuses”, “Owe It All To You” ); Malaysia-based Indonesian producer Emir Hermono ( “3AM In Jakarta”, “Fake Friends” ); and singer-songwriter and YouTuber LUNADIRA ( “Forever’s Not Our Thing” ).

SaturdaySelects , the beatmaker and selector collective made up of members the likes of Lionel Rizki, Reddi Rocket, and Roshan, will hold it down at the Electric Fields stage on the first day, before making way for r’n’b powerhouse Raising The Bar presents A-Kid, Senna, Dan $hiv (live), and many more on the festival’s final day. Plus, party it up with premier DJ duo Naufal & I-Sky ; as well as Dangerdisko (live) , Kuala Lumpur’s purveyors of fine dirty disco and new wave.

Expect more international and local acts to be added to the #GoodVibesFest bill in the weeks to come.

For the first time ever, the festival introduces a new premium VIP experience. This year, festival goers have the option to purchase VIP passes for an unforgettable weekend featuring amenities such as a designated VIP entry lane; VIP access to the festival on both days; access to the VIP Deck with a raised deck for optimal stage views; an exclusive VIP bar; specially curated VIP vendors; designated toilets; and exclusive front row pit access at both main stages.

General ticket sales start on 21 April 2018 starting with the early-bird ticket phase, with ticket prices increasing in phases as the current phase sells out. VIP tickets and hotel packages will also be made available for purchase on that date. This will be U Mobile ’s second year as the festival’s official telco partner as part of the telco’s #UnlimitedGrooves initiative and this year the telco will be offering Early-Bird tickets to their valued customers on 20 April 2018, a day before general sales begin.

This year, U Mobile’s #UnlimitedFlavours will also be presenting Good Bites at the festival’s food village, more information will be available soon. The festival’s official credit card, UOB Yolo will be offering cardholders a 10% discount on Phase 1, 2, 3 and VIP tickets while stocks last.

Festival-goers can also expect a great deal of exclusive festival goodies and giveaways from title sponsors Toyota , and should stay tuned to Toyota’s social media platforms or visit Toyota showrooms for more details.

Good Vibes Festival is supported by U Mobile as the official telco, UOB Yolo as the official credit card and Resorts World Genting as the official venue. Other partners include Klook [official travel partner], Monster Energy [official energy drink] , and Nestle Sjora [official juice drink] .

For more information, visit www.goodvibesfestival.com .

TICKETING DETAILS:

All hotel rooms are at First World Hotel and Theme Park Hotel, Genting Highlands. All

prices shown are subject to 6% GST and a 4% ticketing fee.

Dr. Irma Entertainment kembali melancarkan kempen dan peraduan terbaru “Dr. Irma Tanya Anda Boleh Nyanyi Ke?”, dengan kerjasama Johor FM yang diberi nama SUARA JUARA. Terbuka kepada umum, peraduan pencarian bakat baru  ini dilancarkan secara eksklusif menerusi akaun Instagram Dr. Irma Entertainment, di mana ia merupakan kerjasama bersama dengan Johor FM serta kolaborasi promosi bersama instagram Malaysian Cover.

Kempen “Dr. Irma Tanya Anda Boleh Nyanyi Ke?” merupakan usaha yang dilakukan untuk mencari dan menggilap bintang baru dalam bidang nyanyian dengan menghadiahkan wang tunai keseluruhan sebanyak RM10,000 serta pemenang berpeluang menjadi artis rakaman Dr. Irma Entertainment. Peraduan “Dr. Irma Tanya Anda Boleh Nyanyi?” -SUARA JUARA di mana proses sarinagn awal dijalankan secara eksklusif menerusi laman media sosial Instagram dan Facebook Dr. Irma Entertainment.

Peserta yang berminat hanya perlu menyanyikan semula salah satu daripada lagu wajib  Definasi Cinta, Bidadari, Antidot Lara, Melankolia atau pun Cinta Tirai Biru. Nyanyian semula ini kemudiannya perlu dimuat naik ke akaun Instagram peribadi peserta dengan memasukkan hashtag #DrIrmaContest , #SuaraJuara beserta tag akaun @dr.irma_entertainment @johorfm dan @suarajuara

Juara akan dipilih menerusi jumlah tontonan video paling banyak daripada video-video nyanyian semula yang dimuatnaik oleh penyelaras pertandingan ke akaun @suarajuara. Sebanyak 15 peserta akan dipilih berdasarkan tontonan paling banyak untuk ke konsert semifinal dan konsert akhir peraduan ini yang akan dijalankan di Auditorium RTM Johor. Tiada sebarang caj dikenakan kepada mereka yang ingin menyertai peraduan ini. Para peserta hanya perlu memuat naik video nyanyian mereka di Instagram sahaja.

Untuk maklumat lanjut, layari akaun Instagram Dr. Irma Entertainment (@dr.irma_entertainment) atau hubungi nombor 012 643 1266 untuk sebarang penyertaan.

Are you as fast as the Millennium Falcon? Can you and your family members build at lightspeed? In celebration of May the 4th, LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort, which features Asia’s only LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland, will launch Asia’s inaugural and largest LEGO® Star Wars™ Speed Build Challenge to find the fastest builder of the galaxy.

Combining the power of the Force and the learning through play spirit of LEGO®, LEGO® Star Wars™ Days will see families taking their skills to the test and build the X-wing Starfighter at the LEGO® Star Wars™ Speed Build Challenge. At the end of the challenge, the fastest speed builder among all contenders will receive the limited-edition LEGO® Star Wars™ 75192 Millennium Falcon™ set worth SGD1,209.90, autographed by the original designer – Hans Burkhard Schlömer!

An annual tradition of LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort, the much-anticipated Imperial March will see the gathering of Costumed Fan Groups as they march down the streets of LEGOLAND® theme park in their costumes. Pledge your allegiance to the Dark Side or Light Side as you grab a selfie with them!

Mark your calendar as the galactic experience of LEGO® Star Wars™ Days runs from 21 April 2018 – 13 May 2018! Here is the list of immersive Star Wars™ experience you can look forward to celebrating your day in a galaxy far, far away:

1. Be the fastest builder in the galaxy at LEGO® Star Wars™ Speed Build Challenge

Join forces as a family (2 – 4 pax) and be the fastest builder in the galaxy at the speed build challenge. Attractive bestselling LEGO® Star Wars™ products to be won for winner of the day on every Friday, Saturday and selected days during LEGO® Star Wars™ Days. Furthermore, the fastest speed builder among all contenders will receive the signed LEGO® Star Wars™ 75192 Millennium Falcon™ set. To win the highly coveted prizes, register at LEGO® Mindstorm of LEGOLAND® Malaysia Theme Park.

2. Witness the Largest Imperial March in the Region (28 & 29 April 2018 only)

What a sight to behold! Close to 100 Costumed Fan Groups members will march down the streets of LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort. Meet and greet session will take place at various parts of the park: The Beginning, LEGO® Technic & LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland.

3. March with Star Wars™ costumed characters at Intergalactic Parade

Want to be part of the action and get the party rolling? March with the costumed characters as they trek and perform during the parade over the weekends!

4. Relive the Epic Star WarsTM Battles at LEGO® Star WarsTM Miniland

The largest LEGO® Star Wars™ Miniland Model Display is the only one of its kind in Asia, where models are built with over 1.5 million LEGO® bricks. The indoor exhibit is made up of seven rooms, each depicting iconic scenes from six Star Wars™ movies and Star Wars™: The Clone Wars™ animated series, in chronological order.

5. Unleash your creativity as a family at LEGO® Family Building Activity

Where’s the fun if you are not embarking on these exciting LEGO® Star WarsTM big build activities with your family? Take your family through the space adventure and build these LEGO® Star WarsTM characters, including BB-8, R2-D2 and many more, to life!

6. Collect the limited-edition LEGO® Star Wars™ Commemorative DUPLO® Brick

Want to earn your LEGO® Star Wars™ Commemorative DUPLO® Brick? Prove your worth as a Jedi Trivia Master! Embark on the Star Wars™ scavenger hunt by visiting LEGO® Star WarsTM Miniland and spot all Darth Vader Minilander at Miniland.

7. LEGO® Star Wars™ Minifigure Trading

See the LEGO® Star Wars™ Minifigure of your dream? Ask to trade with any of our Model Citizens and it is yours to keep, or to trade again and again!

What’s more, LEGO® Star Wars™ Days at LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort offers many rewards for you and your family during this fun-filled event. Here are some of them:

• • LEGO® Star Wars™ Kids Go Free: FREE Entry to the park for children (aged 3 – 11) dressed in full Star Wars™ Costume. Please visit LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort’s official website for full T&C and guideline.

• • LEGO® Star Wars™ Gifts with Purchase:

20 April – 3 May 2018: Receive a FREE LEGO® Star Wars™ Anniversary Pod with more than SGD101 purchase of any LEGO® Star Wars™ merchandise.

4 May – 31 May 2018: Receive a FREE Exclusive LEGO® Star Wars™ BB-8 with more than SGD101 purchase of any LEGO® Star Wars™ merchandise.

While stocks last.

• • Buy an Annual Pass, and Win a Nissan Almera: Purchase your premium pass, immerse in the festival of galactic experience beyond the big screen, and stand a chance to win a Nissan Almera.

• • TWO-TO-GO promotion: Enjoy 28% off when you purchase two one-day theme park / combo tickets as a package online, from 17 April till 26 April 2018.

For further information on promotions and activities, visit LEGOLAND® Malaysia Resort’s official website www.legoland.com.my and stay connected with the resort via social handles (Facebook & Instagram) to find out more on online LEGO® Star WarsTM Days activities and promotions.

WATIE FIRST ANNIVERSARY (WFA), a project by Watie Collections Sdn Bhd welcomes our VVIP, artist, personal shopper, and loyal/regular customer to the Muzium Negara on 7th April 2018.

The one-night event, happening on 7th April 2018, is organised by Watie Collections Sdn Bhd. WFA is the first owned fashion show event that being held to celebrate our first year in Malaysia fashion industry. The fashion show dedicated for fashion and lifestyle sector in the country especially for the Semanis Lebaran 2018 seasons.

The fashion show features fashion and apparel as our main point. WFA will showcase the Semanis Lebaran 2018 collection. VVIP and other guests can expect a series of delightful catwalks shows, realising WFA’s goals to bring fashion and public players together. Guests also can expect to see fabulous designs from our local in-house designers.

Themed as “Semanis Lebaran 2018” will highlight designs for Eid Festival on upcoming June 2018. In overall, the design not only foucs for Eid Festival, but it can be styling/wearing through other festival or event. Main highlight/concept is the modern showcasing high-fashion Muslim Muslimat and modest- wear.

Watie Collections | Exclusive was founded on November 2016 and fully operated on February 2017. The new local brand that focus on Ready-to-Wear collections consists not only for womenswear but we also provide for menswear and kidswear. Our collections suitable for everyone. Our price range starting from affordable to high-end range.

Soon, we already decided to extend our brand which is not only focus on ready-to-wear but we open for those who interested to custom their own attire with the sense of our designer’s touch. We also provide wedding package, bridesmaids and groomsman package and also family package.

For more information, go to www.watiecollections.com.my

Every martial arts athlete aspires to become world champion, not just to be recognised as the best in class, but to receive the perks and trinkets that come along with holding a prestigious title. Among the most coveted is, of course, the prestigious championship belt. In martial arts, there is no prize more valuable than the ONE Championship title.

The ONE Championship belt is a symbolic ornament of honor and glory. Weighing more than seven kilograms, the jewel-encrusted silver and gold-plated belt is mounted by hand on a thick natural leather strap that is locked together securely with 10 steel studs.

The pair of warring lions that frame the centrepiece ONE Championship logo represents royalty and prestige, and it is complimented by a crown motif at the belt’s apex. Two blood-red rubies are placed in the eyes of the lions, while two secondary plates added eminent value to the handmade masterpiece as it is studded with 52 crystals on each side.

Needless to say, it is beautiful prize, and one that is the perfectly suited for its holder.

Yet beyond the intricately crafted piece of hardware itself lies a much deeper significance. Holding the belt in possession means the champion is the best in the world in his field and this effectively makes the belt worth more than its components.

In 2018, ONE Championship has announced the establishment of the ONE Super Series, at the same time launching Rich Franklin’s ONE Warrior Series.

With the ONE Warrior Series, ONE has placed the emphasis on discovering fresh young talent – martial artists who have the potential to become the next global superstars.

With the ONE Super Series, the promotion aims to showcase the beauty of Asia’s striking arts such as Muay Thai, kickboxing, karate, taekwondo, Kung Fu, wushu, sanda, silat, lethwei, and more.

Along with matches officiated under ONE’s unique Global Rule Set, the promotion now tackles all spectrums of the competition landscape. Because ONE now encompasses all martial arts, this effectively makes the ONE Championship belt the most valuable prize in all of martial arts.

With world-class athletes representing not just Asia, but also the Americas, Europe, the Middle East and Africa, ONE has widened its global footprint to 1.7 billion viewers on any given night in over 136 countries around the world. The belt, which has often been referred to as the richest prize in combat sports, becomes representative of the true value of martial arts.

ONE currently has world champions in 10 divisions, represented by eight elite global athletes. When ONE Warrior Series and ONE Super Series champions are inaugurated, ONE will then have the largest collection of world champions in martial arts history for a single promotion.

As the talent continues to rise and flourish in Asia, the competitive landscape gets tighter. As it stands, ONE already boasts of the most talent-rich roster in all of martial arts. And with its continued development of local homegrown martial arts superheroes, ONE has become a promotion that only organises bouts between top competitors.

Kehilangan kedua ibu bapa tersayang secara serentak dan sekaligus menjadi yatim piatu sememangnya merupakan dugaan paling berat untuk diterima dan memerlukan kesabaran yang amat tinggi. Disusuli pula dengan masalah rumahtangga yang berantakan dan kehilangan kedua anak yang disayangi. Itulah yang dilalui oleh Mawar Rashid menerusi lakonannya dalam drama Samarinda Kalis Kasih, yang turut dibintangi oleh Elvina Mohamad, Amar Baharin, Syazwan Zulkifly, Nazeera Sardi, Amyza Aznan, Azri Iskandar, Rosnah Johari, dan Iduerra Matilda dalam drama Samarinda Kalis Kasih.

Kalis Kasih arahan saudara Nazir Jamaludin yang mengandungi 15 episod ini diterbitkan oleh Z K Creative Production Sdn Bhd. Drama yang bertemakan kekeluargaan dan pengorbanan ini bakal menemui penonton semua pada setiap Isnin hingga Rabu bermula 2 April, pada pukul 10.00 malam.

Drama ini mengisahkan tentang dua orang sepupu yang sebaya tetapi berbeza karakter dan latar belakang iaitu Amanda dan Dania. Amanda (lakonan Mawar Rashid) dibesarkan di bandar dan sudah biasa dengan kesenangan, manakala Dania, yang dilakonakan oleh Elvina Mohamad, dibesarkan di kampung dan hidup dalam kesederhanaan. Takdir seakan ingin menduga mereka berdua apabila ibu bapa Amanda lemas ketika beriadah di sungai. Amanda terpaksa meninggalkan kehidupan bandarnya dan berpindah ke kampung untuk tinggal bersama keluarga Dania.

Seperti yang anda jangkakan seperti cerita-cerita melayu yang lain, semestinya Amanda tidak tahan tinggal di kampung. Oleh itu, Amanda belajar bersungguh-sungguh dan dapat sekolah di sebuah sekolah berasrama penuh. Setelah berjaya, Amanda bekerja di bandar dan berkahwin dengan Khair, lakonan Amar Bahrain. Pada masa sama, Dania pula telah menjalinkan hubungan dengan Bard (Syazwan Zulkifli), seorang jejaka kampung yang tidak mempunyai pendapatan tetap. Hubungannya dengan Bard tidak disenangi oleh kedua-dua ibu bapa Dania, Pak Kudin dan Mak Zauyah.

Setelah beberapa bulan berlalu, Amanda melahirkan seorang anak perempuan yang dinamakan Iris. Khabar gembira ini menimbulkan keterujaan Mak Zauyah yang ketika itu tidak sihat. Dia ingin menyediakan air akar kayu untuk Amanda. Namun, tanpa diduga, Mak Zauyah telah tergelincir di dapur dan meragut nyawanya.

Setelah enam tahun berlalu, Dania akhirnya bertunang dengan Bard. Syarikat audit Amanda dan Khair semakin maju dan ini membuatkan mereka terlalu sibuk sehingga tidak dapat menguruskan anaknya Iris. Amanda meminta bantuan Dania untuk menjadi pengasuh Iris. Pada masa sama, Amanda juga sedang mengandungkan anak kedua. Dania teruja apabila dipelawa untuk menjadi pengasuh Iris di samping menjaga rumah Amanda dan Khair.

Puan Halena, ibu Khair pula senang hati melihat rumah tangga anaknya semakin terurus semenjak kehadiran Dania di rumah Amanda. Pada ketika itu juga, pertunangan Dania dengan Bard telah diputuskan oleh Pak Kudin apabila Bard dilihat menjalinkan hubungan sulit bersama wanita lain. Walaupun pertunangan Dania terputus, kehidupan Dania tidak terjejas kerana Dania sedang bahagia bersama Iris.

Namun, kebahagiaan keluarga ini hanyalah sementara apabila mereka diduga dengan Amanda yang keguguran anak keduanya dan kematian Iris. Ini membuatkan hubungan Amanda dan Dania semakin renggang. Apakah yang telah berlaku di dalam keluarga ini?

Dapatkah mereka merasakan kemanisan keluarga bahagia sekali lagi seperti dahulu kala? Ikuti kisah pergolakkan rumah tangga Amanda dan krisis hubungan Dania ini dalam drama Samarinda Kalis Kasih setiap hari Isnin hingga Rabu bermula 2 April, pukul 10.00 malam, di TV3.

Global Sports Brand PUMA announces its partnership with world-renowned pop music icons BTS. The Seoul-based K-pop group comprised of V, SUGA, JungKook, RM, Jin, j-hope and Jimin have been making huge waves in the music scene and are adored by millions of fans from their home base to the far corners of the globe.

The young icons have partnered with PUMA in South Korea since 2015 on brand campaigns and product collaborations. This year, together with PUMA, BTS will release their collaborative product worldwide, which includes a remix of the classic PUMA Turin and stylish sportswear basics. PUMAxBTS collection will be first available in Korea this Spring, with other regions following up later this summer. In addition to the creation of the PUMAxBTS collection, BTS will be seen in PUMA campaigns this year for the brand’s Sportstyle range, which includes classic PUMA icons such as the PUMA Suede and T-7 Track Suits.

BTS won the ‘Top Social Artist’ last year at the Billboard Music Awards, one of the top three music awards in the United States, surpassing world famous artists. They were also officially invited to the American Music Awards (AMA) to perform on stage, being the first K-pop group to do so, increasing the reputation of K-pop music and culture. In addition, they released the remix album ‘MIC Drop’ last November, making it to 28th place on the ‘Hot 100’, the Billboard singles chart, in the United States, which is the top record for a K-pop group.

BTS has been a great partner for PUMA and their innovative spirit, authenticity and creativity sync perfectly with the PUMA DNA. The PUMAxBTS collection will first hit stores in Korea this March and roll out globally in July. A follow up capsule to be released later this fall.

To catch more about PUMA and BTS, follow @PUMA on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook.

Sifat kesetiaan, ketulusan, kekuatan, istiqamah dan iltizam yang bersungguh-sungguh yang wujud dalam sanubari wanita sering diungkap dalam naskhah-naskhah zaman silam sama ada di alam Melayu ataupun Barat. Keutuhan cinta seorang wanita yang setia tidak ada pasang surutnya, tidak pernah berkurang apatah lagi hilang ditelan masa. Sekali dia menyerahkan jiwa dan raganya kepada seorang lelaki,  sampai ke hujung nyawa dia akan tetap melestarikan rasa kasih dan sayangnya kepada pasangannya.

Begitulah luahan SITI NORDIANA dalam single terbarunya yang berjudul “Hatiku Milikmu”.  Ini merupakan single solo Nana yang ketiga selepas muncul juara dalam program Gegar Vaganza 2 (GV2) pada tahun 2015. Masih mengekalkan tema cinta dalam single terbaru ini, Siti Nordiana yang mesra disapa sebagai Nana ini beranggapan lagu ini bukan hanya mengisarkan kisah cinta biasa, malah ianya lebih memfokuskan kepada sifat wanita yang setia dan tulus dalam percintaan.

“Bagi Nana lagu ini melambangkan keutuhan cinta seorang wanita. Walaupun pernah dikecewakan, hatinya tetap setia dan cintanya tetap utuh. Sukar untuk dia berpindah ke lain hati apabila sepenuh jiwa raganya sudah pun diserahkan kepada lelaki yang amat dicintainya,” jelas Nana tentang perihal yang diangkat dalam “Hatiku Milikmu”.

Single terbaru ini merupakan hasil gubahan Nana sendiri bersama Shana yang bertindak sebagai penulis lirik. Lagu berentak pop balada ini diterbitkan oleh syarikat rakaman milik Nana sendiri, SND Soul Entertainment dengan kerjasama Seventeen Eleven Music Sdn Bhd sebagai pengedar.

Sesuai dengan suara dan kecenderungan Nana sendiri yang selesa membawakan lagu-lagu irama balada yang sudah sebati dengan dirinya. Nana sekali lagi mempertaruhkan genre pop balada untuk single “Hatiku Milikmu” ini. Menjanjikan sedikit kelainan terhadap karya terbarunya ini, Nana memilih untuk menyuntik sedikit elemen moden ke dalam susunan muzik “Hatiku Milikmu” agar berbunyi lebih segar dan berbeza berbanding lagu-lagu Nana sebelum ini. 

“Apa yang boleh Nana simpulkan, muzik dalam lagu ni memang cukup istimewa. Lagu ini sepatutnya lagu sedih dengan melodi mendayu-dayu dan lirik yang melankolis, tetapi sebaliknya lagu ini kedengaran tidaklah sampai meruntun jiwa. Itulah keistimewaannya. Lagu sedih tapi muziknya sedikit rancak,” ulas Nana. 

”Lagipun, sengaja Nana hasilkan lagu ini agar tidak bernada tinggi dan bersifat lebih santai. Senanglah nanti untuk peminat menyanyikan lagu ini di karaoke atau menerusi applikasi seperti Smule,” jelas Nana lagi.

Sekiranya lirik dalam single Nana sebelum ini “Terus Mecintai” merupakan cerminan kisah percintaan Nana sendiri. Inspirasi lirik “Hatiku Milikmu” pula datang dari sumber yang berbeza. Penyanyi kelahiran Negeri Sembilan ini menjelaskan,“Ilham untuk penulisan lirik lagu ini bermula daripada lontaran idea Nana dan Shana. Mengambil contoh kisah-kisah cinta di sekeliling kita, kami berdua sama-sama fikirkan latar cerita terbaik untuk lagu ini. Lirik nukilan Shana berjaya memberi jiwa kepada lagu ini.”

Turut dilancarkan bersama single ini adalah video muzik rasmi “Hatiku Milikmu” yang akan mula disiarkan Video muzik ini merupakan arahan Sergiu Chirau dan Dragos Cruceat dari agensi produksi video, Storytellrs. Penggambaran dijalankan selama seminggu di Krabi, Thailand dan sekitar Kuala Lumpur. Menurut Nana, inilah pengalaman pertamanya menjalani penggambaran video muzik di luar negara sepanjang tempoh karier seninya yang sudah menginjak usia 19 tahun.

Video muzik ini turut menampilkan pasangan lakonan Nana dalam telemovie “Cekelat Semanis Honey” dan “Cekelat Tak Semanis Honey”. Pemilihan Fikry Ibrahim untuk bergandingan dengannya dalam video muzik ini menurut Nana adalah bagi memenuhi permintaan peminat yang mahu melihat kesinambungan gandingan mereka di layar perak. “Ada sesuatu istimewa yang Nana sajikan dalam video muzik ini. Peminat kenalah tonton kalau hendak tahu lebih lanjut,” ujar Nana yang turut teruja menantikan hasil video muzik itu.

 Nana yang sibuk merencana kerjaya seninya dalam bidang nyanyian, lakonan dan pengacaraan untuk tahun 2018, berdebar menunggu penerimaan peminat terhadap single terbaru ini berkata,“Selama ini memang Nana cuba berikan yang terbaik untuk peminat. Merekalah sumber inspirasi Nana. Harapan Nana agar “Hatiku Milikmu” ini mendapat reaksi positif peminat Nana khususnya dan pencinta seni tanahair amnya.”

Dua kumpulan rock, Prime Domestic dan May bakal berkolaborasi menerusi siri konsert ‘Rock Legend 2018’ yang akan di adakan di Pintu 2, MAEPS, Serdang pada 5 Mei nanti.

Konsert selama dua jam setengah anjuran Dreamstage ini bakal bermula sekitar jam 8 malam memberikan kelainan kepada peminat rock apatah lagi ianya turut di ‘terjemahkan’ dengan warna serta bunyi yang akan di adaptasikan dengan sistem bunyi yang cukup untuk memecahkan halwa telinga anda selaku penonton.

Disamping lokasi konsert yang luas serta kemudahan tempat letak kereta, peminat juga dijanjikan dengan pelbagai kejutan daripada Prime Domestik yang diterajui oleh ikon-ikon muzik yang berpengalaman seperti Joe (gitar), Aweera (vokalis), Hillary Ang (gitar), Fauzi (bass) dan Ainoll (dram).

Berkolaborasi dengan kumpulan May yang masih lagi bertahan sehingga kini membuktikan bahawa Mus (vokal), Abu (gitar), Yus (bass) dan Man (dram) masih lagi punya peminat. Kemampuan May dengan kelantangan suara vokalisnya Mus menarik peminat menonton persembahan ‘live’ mereka adalah sesuatu yang terbukti.

Untuk menghangatkan lagi pentas “Rock Legend 2018”, Mus akan turut menyampaikan beberapa buah lagu ketika bersama kumpulan Wings. Pihak penganjur iaitu Dreamstage juga mengambil langkah proaktif untuk menggunakan 2 paparan LED gergasi sebagai ‘live feed’ untuk para penonton melihat persembahan di pentas, 6 buah menara sistem bunyi untuk mendapatkan impak yang terbaik dan sistem stereo bunyi keliling versi 5.1 untuk mendapatkan kejelasan butiran bunyi dan ‘ambience’ yang benar benar akan memberi kepuasan kepada telinga yang mendengar.

Semua pelaburan dari pihak penganjur adalah semata mata bertujuan untuk menjadikan “Rock Legend 2018” sebagai sebuah konsert yang boleh diklasifikasikan  ‘epik’  oleh penonton yang hadir.

Sebarang info berkenaan konsert boleh di dapati melalui Facebook zhardreamstage dan Instagram primedomestic .  Bagi menyaksikan konsert “Rock Legend 2018”, peminat boleh dapatkan tiket yang berharga RM120 (rock zone), RM180 (5.1 surround zone) dan RM68 (G zone).

Tiket-tiket boleh dibeli menerusi www.ilassotickets.com , www.dreamstageconcert.com atau hubungi talian 03-21706333 / 017-2630437.