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“Soffiya Ariffin disahkan mengidap kanser ovari, terlalu sibuk dengan tugasan sehingga mengabaikan kesihatan dan keluarganya.”

Jalan cerita ini di lihat dapat memberi motivasi dan kesedaran kepada para wanita tentang pentingnya untuk kita tidak lupa akan tanggungjawab kepada diri kita serta keluarga kita. Perkara ini amat bertepatan dengan misi dan visi Kelab Wanita lkon Malaysia dimana kami memperkasakan wanita, memantapkan ekonomi mereka, memupuk kebajikan kekeluargaan dan menitikberatkan amalan sihat dikalangan wanita Malaysia.

Kelab Wanita lkon Malaysia menyahut seruan kerajaan untuk memperkasakan wanita di Malaysia bersempena dengan ’Tahun Memperkasa Wanita 2018’. Kementerian Pembangunan Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat dibawah Jabatan Pembangunan Wanita menjadi rakan strategik Kelab Wanita lkon Malaysia untuk aktiviti-aktiviti program Kelab Wanita lkon Malaysia untuk tahun 2018. Diantaranya adalah Tayangan Amal Filem TAKDIR, Larian #2GetHer Run 2018 yang akan diadakan pada bulan March sempena Hari Wanita Sedunia, Pencarian Wanita lkon Negeri dan akhirnya Anugerah Wanita lkon Malaysia.

Dengan slogan “2GetHer – Awareness”, tayangan filem TAKDIR ini dilihat akan dapat membantu memperkasakan wanita di dalam komponen utama yang di fokuskan iaitu wanita, kesihatan, keselamatan, ekonomi dan budaya.

Filem “TAKDIR” adalah sebuah filem yang lebih menjurus kepada Kasih Sayang dan penyatuan keluarga. Pembangunan sebuah keluarga yang penuh kasih sayang di terapkan peranan suami terhadap isteri bagi memberi keyakinan kepada isteri yang sedang melawan kanser ovari adalah sebahagian dalam realiti kehidupan. Perlu adanya kekuatan dalaman seseorang wanita untuk melawan kanser tanpa ada rasa takut tentang risiko yang bakal dihadapi.

Mesej filem ini mengupas kasih sayang di dalam sesebuah perkahwinan yang uji dengan permasalahan hidup. Sanggupkah seorang suami melihat penderitaan isterinya dan tanggungjawab seorang suami memastikan rumahtangganya terus kekal bahagia walaupun pelbagai dugaan yang harus dilalui.

Kesedaran kepada isteri-isteri yang berkerjaya agar jangan abaikan rumahtangga demi mengejar kerjaya dan cita-cita. Memandangkan kehidupan sekarang ini, banyak berlaku keruntuhan rumahtangga dan kepincangan keluarga.

“TAKDIR” bakal dilihat akan menggalas dan menggambarkan tentang realiti perjalanan kehidupan sesebuah institusi kekeluargaan. la bukanlah mengenai sebesar mana dan sehebat mana filem ini digarap,tetapi bagaimana cerita ini dapat dikongsi, jiwa, rohani serta nilai-nilai kehidupan. Menghargai dan dihargai. Oleh sebab itu, filem ini diharap agar lebih di pandang serius dan bukan hanya hiburan semata.

Sinopsis

Cerita ini mengisahkan pakar motivasi yang terkenal Soffiya Ariffin yang hidUp bahgia disamping suaminya Aziz Azizul. Disebabkan kesibukan karier masing-masing mereka hanya dikurniakan anak tunggal, Shasha dalam usia perkahwinan mereka 18 tahun. Sikap bertolak ansur Aziz dalam rumahtangga tidak merasakan kekurangan keluarga mereka selama ini.Tetapi setelah Shasha melanjutkan pelajaran ke Jerman barulah Aziz meminta Soffiya hamil semula.

Bagaimanapun impian mereka musnah apabila Soffiya menghadapi masalah kesihatan dan takut menerima kenyataan yang dia tidak dapat memberikan Aziz seorang Iagi anak. Soffiya adalah seorang pakar motivasi yang dedikasi, dimana para wanita sering diberikan kaunseling oleh beliau.

Soffiya seorang kaunselor yang memberi semangat pada wanita yang bermasalah, tetapi beliau sendiri tidak terbuka untuk menceritakan masalahnya, lebih-lebih Iagi dengan suaminya Aziz. Ketika Soffiya disahkan mengidap kanser Ovari. Soffiya mengalami dilema apabila Doktor menasihatkan membuang ovari sebagai alternatif awal bagi menyelamatkaan kanser dari terus merebak.

Soffiya amat takut ditinggalkan Aziz dan terlalu memikirkan masa depan keluarganya kerana dia tidak pasti yang dia akan terselamat daripada menjadi mangsa kanser. Tetapi Aziz seorang suami yang benar-benar menyayangi Soffiya dan Aziz memberikan sokongan dan bantuan yang penuh untuk Soffiya melawan penyakitnya.

lni membuatkan Soffiya sedar akan keikhlasan Aziz mencintainya sedangkan Soffiya sering mecurigai Aziz akan berubah kasih apabila emosinya cemburu dengan pekerja Aziz iaitu Alina yang jauh lebih muda daripada Soffiya. Begitu juga Shasha yang salah sangka akan kemesraan Aziz dengan AlinaDemi menjaga hati kedua-dua wanita dalam hidupnya, Aziz teIah memberhentikan Alina. Soffiya berjaya menjalani pembedahan dan Aziz pula mengalami kemalangan. Setelah itu Soffiya takut dia akan pergi meninggalkan Aziz, beliau mula menghabiskan masa dengan suami dan anaknya. Dalam pada itu, Soffiya masih Iemah kerana menjalani rawatan tetapi semangatnya terus kuat dengan sokongan Aziz.

Takdir itu adalah ketentuan dalam hidup Soffiya Ariffin. Apakah beliau akan bertahan melawan penyakit sekaligus memastikan rumahtangganya juga bertahan dengan cinta dan pergorbanan suaminya Aziz yang tidak berbelah bagi?

Skrip/Olahan/Lakonlayar: Shirin Hj Khuzaimi (fdam)

Penerbit Executive: Rousing Muses Sdn. Bhd.
Penerbit: ROUSING MUSES PICTURES. SDN. BHD.
Pengarah: Shirin Hj. Khuzaimi
Idea Asal: Bariah Ishak
Skrip: Shirin Hj Khuzaimi
Pengarah Fotografi: Suhaimi Kama! Anang
Penyunting: Hanif Jhon
Muzik/Scoring: Belle Fatah/Kabbil Raaj
Jurutera bunyi: Kabbil Raaj
Pelakon: Elizad Saifuddin Riezman Khuzaimi, Elisha Sandha, Keena Mentor.
Pelakon undangan khas: Connie Norlida Ahmad, Marissa Yasmin, Edika Yussof, lsma Daniel.
Pelakon Tambahan: Ally Marisha & Qya Hasmy.
Penaja Bersama: Etihad Airways,Triways Travel & Tours,Naza World,Colombia Hospital & Karya Bara Cafe

INFO “TAYANGAN AMAL FILEM TAKDIR”

Tiket untuk tayangan amal “TAKDIR” boleh didapati di:-
i)  Rousing Muses Pictures Sdn. Bhd. Alamat : 2-21, Perdana The Place,
No.1, Jalan PJU 8/56, Bandar Damansara Perdana, 47820, Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Tel : 03-77323937
Email : info.rousingmusespictures@gmail.com Tarikh Tayangan: 28 Febuari 2018

Harga : RM150 & RM200

Tayangan ini mendapat sokongan daripada KEMENTERIAN PEMBANGUNAN WANITA, KELUARGA DAN MASYARAKAT.

‘Hi Mommy Jihan!’ merupakan sebuah blog video (vlog) bersiri yang memaparkan klip-klip eksklusif kehidupan harian Jihan Muse dan pasangan, Ungku Hariz sepanjang tempoh kehamilan sulung Jihan sehingga selepas beliau bersalin menerusi rakaman yang dilakukan sendiri oleh pasangan ini.

Diari Hamil Jihan Muse di Ruang Digital dan Kaca Televisyen ‘Hi Mommy Jihan!’ papar kehidupan harian Jihan Muse dan Ungku Hariz meniti detik kelahiran bayi sulung mereka

• ‘Hi Mommy Jihan!’ yang berkonsepkan vlog ini dizahirkan sebanyak 30 episod dan berdurasi selama 5 hingga 10 minit bagi setiap siaran. Sebanyak dua episod akan disiarkan pada setiap minggu.

• • ‘Hi Mommy Jihan!’ akan disiarkan di YouTube MeleTOP (MeleTOP) terlebih dahulu diikuti dengan siaran di televisyen menerusi Astro Ria (saluran 104) dan Ria HD (saluran 123).

• • Rakaman vlog yang dibuat sendiri oleh Jihan dan Ungku Hariz tanpa sebarang skrip ini bermula sejak kandungan Jihan berusia 31 minggu sehingga selepas Jihan bersalin.
• Antara klip yang terkandung dalam ‘Hi Mommy Jihan!’ termasuklah:

• (1) Lawatan Jihan dan suami ke klinik untuk rutin pemeriksaan kandungan;
• (2) Fasa mengidam yang dilalui Jihan;
• (3) Diet dan senaman yang diamalkan sepanjang tempoh kehamilan;
• (4) Aktiviti seni serta perubahan fizikal yang dialami Jihan semasa mengandung;
• (5) Persiapan barangan bayi, sehinggalah ke detik Jihan melahirkan bayinya, menjalani pantang dan seterusnya di sekitar majlis cukur jambul cahaya mata sulung pasangan ini
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• • Beberapa kenalan selebriti rapat Jihan turut membuat penampilan istimewa dalam vlog ini seperti Rozita Che Wan, Nabil Ahmad dan Liza Hanim.

• Pada setiap penghujung siaran, terdapat fakta menarik mengenai kehamilan yang boleh dijadikan panduan khususnya buat mereka yang bakal bergelar ibu bapa.
• Minuman khusus untuk perencanaan dan masa kehamilan, Anmum Materna merupakan penaja rasmi ‘Hi Mommy Jihan!’. Turut hadir selaku penaja rasmi adalah Thermos, pengeluar terkemuka produk pengguna yang bersifat vakum dan penebat haba.

Vlog ‘Hi Mommy Jihan!’ akan dimuatnaik di laman Youtube MeleTOP pada setiap hari Khamis dan Jumaat mulai 7 Disember 2017, jam 9.00 malam.

Manakala, bagi siaran di kaca televisyen, ‘Hi Mommy Jihan!’ boleh ditonton pada setiap hari Isnin dan Selasa mulai 11 Disember 2017 jam 10.55 malam di Astro Ria (saluran 104) dan siaran serentak di Ria HD (saluran 123). Vlog istimewa ini turut boleh dinikmati melalui platform digital; Astro GO dan eBu.

JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay is delighted to be named World’s Best New Resort during the World Travel Awards and World’s Best New Resort Spa during the World Spa Awards, hosted concurrently at the hotel on 10 December 2017. This event was not only a moment of celebration for the hotel, but also a showcase of both the best of Vietnamese hospitality and the global spa and wellness industry.

As the proud host of these prestigious and internationally recognized event, JW Marriott Phu Quoc welcomed over 250 esteemed spa, hospitality, and tourism leaders from across the globe. The event comprising dual Award Ceremonies is among the most important dates in the industry’s calendar year. It was also the largest and most monumental event JW Marriott Phu Quoc has organized since opening. Still in its first year of operations, the resort embraced the privilege of hosting this unprecedented event, and proudly demonstrated to the industry elite JW Marriott’s signature luxury hospitality on the beautiful, fantastical island of Phu Quoc.

“We are extremely proud to receive such meaningful awards, as well as to host both the 24th annual World Travel Awards Grand Final and the 3rd annual World Spa Awards at the incredible JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay,” says Ty Collins, General Manager at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay. “It was a great honor to have been a part of this celebration with hospitality leaders all over the globe, and I would like to extend our deepest gratitude on behalf of my team to guests who have supported us, and recognized our efforts in creating unique, enriching experiences.”

Enviably situated on the pristine island of Phu Quoc – a lush, hidden paradise off the southern coast of Vietnam – JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay transports guests to a bygone era of the early 20th century. Bill Bensley’s whimsical design of a mythical academy of Lamarck University offers travelers a world of fantasies combined with JW Marriott’s intuitive services with authentic details evident throughout the property. Featuring untouched beaches and idyllic sunsets, Phu Quoc is an emerging destination, with direct flights now available between the island and regional gateway cities, such as Ho Chi Minh City, Bangkok and Guangzhou.

The standout at JW Marriott Phu Quoc Emerald Bay is undoubtedly the resort’s flagship spa, Chanterelle – Spa by JW, which offers an unconventional guest journey in an imaginative space, with a unique mushroom theme, referencing Alice in Wonderland. Chanterelle – Spa by JW presents an exclusive range of holistic and locally-inspired therapies based on the four pillars of calm, indulge, invigorate, and renew. The treatments are personalized down to the minute detail, allowing guests to craft their own wellness journey. The spa boasts a VIP treatment room with its own luxurious bath, sauna and steam room, seven treatment rooms and one VIP treatment room, two reflexology rooms, two express treatment rooms, a sauna and steam room and a beauty salon.

Today, the World Travel Awards brand is recognized globally as the ultimate hallmark of quality, with winners setting the benchmark to which all others aspire. Each year, the World Travel Awards covers the

globe with a series of regional gala ceremonies staged to honor and celebrate individual and collective successes within each key geographical region.

Family vacations are fun, memorable, rewarding, and a wonderful way to strengthen family bonds. Travelling also exposes your children to the world, encouraging them to embrace diverse cultures and appreciate the beauty of mother nature.

Western Australia (WA) has all the ingredients to make your family holiday one to remember – adorable dolphins, friendly farm animals, stunning wildlife parks, white sandy beaches and more! Whether you plan to travel with your darling infants, high-energy toddlers, or even teenagers, the perfect family getaway awaits you in WA!

Here are nine reasons why WA is the ideal destination for your next holiday.

1.Play with the friendly dolphins

One of the world’s top destinations for memorable and close encounters with these intelligent mammals, WA is a must-visit place for families and nature lovers alike.

At Monkey Mia, bottlenose dolphins visit the beautiful shores daily to interact with beach-goers, so dip your toes in the shimmering waters and grab the opportunity to help handfeed the dolphins under the supervision of park rangers. Remember to catch an early start, because feeding times are between 7:45am and 12:00 noon!

If you happen to be in the South West region, a visit to the Dolphin Discovery Centre in Bunbury is certainly worth your time. Explore the Digital Dolphinarium and learn everything about dolphins when they approach the shore in warmer months, or go on the Dolphin Eco Cruise to meet these gentle creatures.

2.Discover amazing national parks

Measuring over 2.5 million square kilometres, WA has over half of the nation’s biodiversity hotspots and several national parks featuring a multitude of flora and fauna. Home to iconic Australian animals like quokkas and kangaroos, WA is certainly the best place for your children to learn more about and be closer to nature’s best.

Perth Hills’ John Forest National Park, a mere 45 minutes’ drive east of the city centre, is a hub of excitement. Cycle along the Railway Reserves Heritage trail, bushwalk, or take scenic drives where your family will be rewarded with breathtaking views of the city and the opportunity to observe wildlife in their natural habitats.

Located in the Coral Coast region and well-known for its towering limestone spires, up to five metres tall and formed over millennia in the golden sands of the Pinnacles Desert, Nambung National Park makes for the perfect family day trip from Perth. You can opt for a leisurely stroll through the desert on its 1.2 kilometre walking trail, or breeze through its 4 kilometre driving one! Be sure to also visit the Pinnacles Desert Discovery Centre for more about the park’s fascinating geology and natural history.

WA’s impressive list of national parks also includes Cape Le Grand National Park (Golden Outback), D’Entrecasteaux National Park (South West), Leeuwin-Naturaliste National Park (South West), Rottnest Island (Perth & Surrounds), William Bay National Park (Denmark, South West) and Walpole-Nornalup National Park (South West).

3.Pick fruit straight from the orchard

Why not spend some family time picking fruit and vegetables in one of the many orchards in WA? Different kinds of produce have different harvesting seasons, so do ask the friendly staff at a visitor centre for updated information on the produce currently in season and which orchards allow you to pick your own.

Head over to the orchards located in Perth Hills, where the fresh country air and the fragrance of various blossoms will provide the perfect atmosphere for you and your family to pick fruit and vegetables right off the trees, or even enjoy a picnic outdoors together! The region is also home to many markets and cafés that make the most of these crops.

Travel south from Perth to WA’s apple capital, Donnybrook, to discover an abundance of the freshest local produce, such as apples, oranges and stone fruit. This charming South West town is a blissful countryside break, where its visitors can marvel at the display of apples and cherry blossoms in spring.

4.Experience farmstays with adorable farm animals

Take the kids, escape the hustle of the city, and experience country life on a homestead, cattle station, or farm – a priceless and culturally-rich rural dimension to your stay. WA offers a myriad of country-living options, from Bullara Station and the Kimberley cattle country to the rolling pastures of South West.

On these farmstays and homesteads, you will be invited to do as the locals do – feed the livestock, collect eggs, milk cows, pet goats, and take leisurely bushwalks in the misty morning sunshine. Your young ones will certainly be thrilled by the endearing farm animals, and can even try horse of pony riding in certain locations!

Farm charm awaits you at all of WA’s many local farms, many of which are close to and easily accessible from the city centre, such as Bindoons Windmill Farm (Perth & Surrounds), Cinnamon Coloureds Farmstay (South West), Kerriley Park Forest and Farmstay (South West), Mary’s Farm Cottages (Golden Outback) and Settlers Rest Farmstay Swan Valley (Perth & Surrounds).

5.Family fun at breathtaking beaches

If your family prefers the relaxing, wide expanses of the sea, then WA’s beaches are the perfect fit for you! Crystal-clear waters, pristine white sand, and abundant sunshine can be found all year round on WA’s extensive stretch of coast – a total of 12,500 kilometres of coastline. Perth’s iconic Cottesloe Beach even has smooth terraced lawns and majestic Norfolk pines, perfect for a laidback afternoon with the family.

Frolic in the sand or indulge in water-based activities like swimming, snorkelling and surfing at more of WA’s immaculate beaches – Bathers Beach (Fremantle, Perth), Hameline Bay (South West), Middleton Beach (Albany, South West), Scarborough Beach (Perth), and Shell Bay (Coral Coast).

6.Meet the native animals of Western Australia

Rich in biodiversity, WA boasts a plethora of native Australian mammals, some of which are even unique to the state! One of these animals are the renowned quokka of Rottnest Island; part of the kangaroo and wallaby families, the quokka has been dubbed the world’s happiest animal due to their approachable and gentle nature. They are classified as a vulnerable species and have been almost completely wiped out on the mainland, so where better than the sanctuaries of WA to meet and greet these rare gems?

Caversham Wildlife Park in Swan Valley, a mere 30 minutes’ drive from Perth, is one of the largest collections of WA’s cutest inhabitants. Feed the kangaroos, cuddle with koalas, gawk at wombats, and even listen to keeper talks by the park rangers on the weekends.

7.Streets, shopping, and sightseeing

WA is not only a hub of adventure and new experiences, but is also excellent for families to admire the sights and experience street culture. With its outdoor markets, alfresco dining, and an active waterfront, Elizabeth Quay is the perfect playground for both adults and children to enjoy a casual day out. Every weekend, Fremantle Market also hosts approximately 150 traders in a beautiful bohemian building, selling food, homeware, art products, jewellery, toys, clothing for all ages, and more! Meanwhile, those in search of quainter finds like curiosities and vintage items will be spoilt for choice at Leederville and the Inglewood Night Market.

8.Scrumptious delights straight to your table

Blessed with a lengthy coastline, diverse soil types, and sunny climate all-year long, WA yields a profusion of fresh produce, seafood, and highly-prized black truffles – a gourmet’s delight! No matter which town or city you find yourself in, there are ample family-friendly eateries that serve up a variety of fresh food.

Perth alone will leave you thoroughly satiated – the city has more restaurants per capita than any other capital city in Australia, many of which have received accolades for their commitment to excellence in food.

9.Stay at family-friendly accommodation

Be it a weekend getaway or an extended holiday, WA offers plenty of family- and children-family accommodation for you to choose from. Most of them are strategically located in close proximity to eateries, shopping outlets, and facilities that will keep the entire family entertained. Alternatively, there are plenty of self-catering accommodation options where you can be hands-on with your food and cook your own meals!

The next time planning a family holiday is in the works, include Western Australia as one of your desired destinations to experience extraordinary adventure and family fun time, which will leave remarkable memories for you to cherish!

Be sure to check out one of these accommodation options when planning your family holiday – All Suites Perth, Country Comfort Inter City Perth, Four Points by Sheraton Perth and Smiths Beach Resort.

For more information about Western Australia, kindly visit http://www.westernaustralia.com or its Facebook page, https://www.facebook.com/ExtraordinaryWesternAustralia.

Ocean Park Hong Kong Christmas Sensation will kick off on 11 December 2017 with Hong Kong’s first-ever virtual reality (VR) rollercoaster, Mine Train presented by Samsung Gear VR, and several exciting VR game zones. A local Christmas market, Ocean Park x Pinkoi Festive Marketplace, will also be available to offer all kinds of accessories and homeware produced by Hong Kong designers. Together with Santa’s Cottage, Garden of Romance and parkwide festive decorations, guests can experience a complete, exciting and romantic Christmas in Ocean Park. During Christmas Sensation, the Park will offer free night-time admission to Waterfront Plaza and Lakeside Chill from 7p.m. to 11p.m. for 10 days from 23 December 2017 to 1 January 2018, while guests can also indulge in the delicious feasts available at Neptune’s Restaurant.

Leo Kung, Chairman of Ocean Park, said, “In the past four decades, Ocean Park has always tried to stay ahead in the market by embracing inventiveness to enhance our guests’ experience. We never cease to amuse our guests with innovation and creativity, which has been the cornerstone of our success. This time, we are partnering with Samsung Electronics to introduce the hottest virtual reality technology to our popular Mine Train, transforming the ride into Hong Kong’s first-ever virtual reality rollercoaster ride and boosting its excitement level to new heights. At the same time, we are launching free night-time admission to Waterfront Plaza and Lakeside Chill during Christmas Sensation and New Year for the first time, as a token of appreciation for our guests’ support, and to mark the perfect ending of the year-long celebration of our 40th anniversary.”

Flying through a virtual world on a real rollercoaster on enhanced Mine Train

Hong Kong’s first-ever VR rollercoaster, Mine Train presented by Samsung Gear VR, will be launched during Christmas Sensation. The amusement ride is upgraded by way of adapting VR technology to a rollercoaster, offering guests a brand new stunning VR experience that synchronises virtual movement to real motion. After putting on special VR headsets with attached Samsung GALAXY smartphones on the Mine Train, guests will begin their ultra-realistic journey in the Amazon rainforest through the vivid screen of GALAXY smartphones. Equipped with a 101-degree field of view, Gear VR allows guests to enjoy the 360-degree video in first person view. Guests can come face to face with amazing animals living in the rich biodiversity of the Amazon rainforest, while experiencing the sensations of the highest speed at 71 kilometers per hour and gravitation forces as the train rockets up and down along the tracks. Guests can also get to know more about the habitats of many unique species and learn about the importance of conservation.

Yiyin Zhao, Vice President and Head of IT and Mobile Communication Business of Samsung Electronics H.K. Co. Ltd., said, “As a global leader in technology, Samsung hopes to make use of advanced technology to work with different industries and partners to provide customers a more high-tech experience. We are proud to partner with Ocean Park to present the first-ever virtual reality rollercoaster in Hong Kong, providing guests a more thrilling ride experience.”

In addition to the VR rollercoaster, more adrenaline-pumping VR experiences will be on offer during Christmas Sensation in two VR game zones. Guests can enter a life-like shootout with friends at the VR Arcade, or challenge their speed and dexterity riding hyper-speed bikes, completing missions in mid-air, and even go boxing at the VR Challenges Zone. Thrill Mountain also houses a seasonal VR cinema where guests can immerse themselves beneath the rainforest canopy in a 360-degree view in the VR Forest Adventure.

Visit romantic Christmas attractions with free night-time admission

During Christmas Sensation, the Park will partner with Pinkoi.com, Asia’s leading online marketplace for designers, to present Ocean Park x Pinkoi Festive Marketplace for the first time from 16 December 2017 onwards. All kinds of original accessories and homeware by Hong Kong designers will be available, such as illustrated goods by popular illustrator “PeiChung Illustration”, products that showcase Hong Kong culture designed by “Dogswork”, 3D puzzles of nostalgic Hong Kong-style diners designed by “Sweet Hong Kong”, unique tie dye collections by local brand “Giants Tie Dye”, leather accessories made by “JK Collection” and “Flame”, and more original designs.

Together with artificial snow, the lighting ceremony of the Park’s signature 40-foot Christmas Tree every evening, Santa’s Cottage and Garden of Romance, Waterfront Plaza will be transformed into a romantic Christmas village for families and couples to enjoy the Christmas atmosphere. The Penguin Dress-up Delights parade will also be presented at the Polar Adventure, starring a large adorable penguin inflatable accompanied by bouncing penguin performers in fantastic costumes and performing amazing stunts, while Whiskers & friends will also turn up in Christmas attire for photos with guests.

Christmas Sensation will be held from 11 December 2017 to 1 January 2018. Apart from the free night-time admission to Waterfront Plaza and Lakeside Chill from 7 p.m. to 11 p.m. for 10 days from 23 December 2017 to 1 January 2018, during which guests can experience the festive atmosphere at Ocean Park x Pinkoi Festive Marketplace, Santa’s Cottage and Garden of Romance, Neptune’s Restaurant will also launch a Christmas feast packaged with free admission after 7 p.m. on 10 selected dates on 10, 17, 23 to 29 and 31 December 2017, for guests to enjoy more Christmas fun with friends and family. At the same time, three types of gift vouchers, “SmartFun Annual Pass”, “Get Closer to the Animals” and “VIP Premium Tour”, will be available for guests to surprise friends and loved ones. Guests can enjoy discounts when purchasing vouchers from 4 December 2017 to 1 January 2018 at the Ticketing Office near the Ocean Park Main Entrance, or via the Park’s official website. More details are available on www.oceanpark.com.hk.

Fans made their way to KL Live on 10th December 2017 to catch their favourite white-helmet-masked DJ, Marshmello. Fans started lining up as early as 5pm at the venue in anticipation of the DJ’s second show in Kuala Lumpur.

Opening the show and kicking off the night on the right note was South East Asia’s fastest-growing EDM queen, EVA T. Well-known in the region for her upbeat and contemporary sounds of electro house, EVA T truly set the tone for the night. As the audience warmed up, home-grown dubstep duo DRPX took over the stage and served a memorable set that only built up the excitement even more. When the time finally came for Marshmello, the crowd was ready and welcomed the DJ onstage, who was decked in an all-white outfit from helmet to toe, with raucous applause.

To the delight of the audience, Marshmello started off his set nothing short than expected. The space came to life as the crowd sang and danced along to his

collaboration hit song with pop superstar, Selena Gomez titled ‘Wolves’ as well as the hit song “Alone”. As the night continued, Marshmello kept the energy levels high throughout his set, which only left the crowd wanting more.

The loveable DJ’s helmet lit up with colourful LED lights as he entertained fans, mirroring the fun and enthusiastic ambiance in KL Live that last night Marshmello, leaving the crowd buzzing with energy even after a whole night of dancing.

TWP Presents Marshmello was organised by the Livescape Group in collaboration with KC&Friends. It is supported by ALIFE, Asahi (Official Beer), Martell NCF (Official Liquor Partner), Hitz FM (Official Radio Partner), Circle Talent Agency (Artist Management), GoCar (Official Car Sharing), Mayflower (Official Online Travel Portal), and Mudah.my (Official Ticketing Platform). For more information and updates on upcoming shows, visit the Livescape website at www.livescapegroup.com or follow them on www.facebook.com/livescapeasia or at the Instagram handle @livescapeasia.

With the launch of Calpis Fibre with less sugar range into the Malaysian market, Calpis, one of Malaysia’s leading cultured milk brands continues to multiply the goodness among Malaysians. This time around, they have concocted an unconventional, fun, and exciting nationwide contest called ‘Fibre-Up Challenge” which was launched on 7^th December. The contest is set to challenge fans from 7^th December 2017 to 2^nd January 2018.

The concept behind the contest is simple and unique. Fans are challenged to share the goodness of Calpis Fibre with less sugar and show how ‘light’ they feel when they consume Calpis Fibre through stimulating or creative physical stunts captured in a photo. This gives fans a chance to express their creativity as well as share the goodness of Calpis Fibre range which promotes gut health with a dose of deliciousness.

Thereafter, participants can amplify and multiply the goodness within on their social media platforms, such as Facebook and Instagram. All contestants need to do is simply hashtag #calpis #calpisfibre #fibreupchallenge and upload a photo of their ‘light’ moments while holding a bottle of Calpis Fibre in the photo submission and they stand a chance to win prizes! There will be twenty lucky winners in total with each standing a chance to win RM500 in cash as well as a carton of Calpis Fibre Original 350ml or Calpis Fibre Orange 350ml.

The launch of the ‘Fibre-Up Challenge’ will start with popular influencers such as Sharifah Sakinah, Nana Mahazan, Nana Al Haleq, Hafidz Roshdi, Ahmad Ezzrin Loy, Cik Manggis, Alvin Chong along with Calpis ambassadors, Harith Iskander, Yuna, Zizan Razak and Siti Nordiana sharing their own ‘light’ moments by being the first to participate in the contest. Through their submissions, the celebrities will get to talk about how Calpis Fibre makes them feel ‘lighter’ as they are able to maintain good intestinal health and have stronger and healthier digestion.

“Aside from tasting great, I believe that this cultured milk drink is also really good for me because it clears my digestive system and when that happens, I feel ‘lighter’. Then I can do a lot more things and most of all, I don’t feel sluggish because of the ‘lightness’ in my gut!”, said Harith Iskander, Laugh Factory Funniest Person in The World 2016.

“As part of our commitment of promoting a healthier gut and ease of digestive process, Calpis continuously looks for different and unconventional ways to create awareness and engage with fans. We have incorporated a fun element to the ‘Fibre-Up Challenge’ by collaborating with Calpis ambassadors which will have a lasting impact and help fellow Malaysians understand the importance of healthy gut and leading healthier lives,” said Santharuban T. Sundaram, Vice President of Marketing at Etika Sdn Bhd.

Santharuban added “We hope that this contest will ‘lighten-up’ our fans as well as inspire them to lead to healthier lives. In return, we want to encourage our fans to share and multiply the goodness around to friends and family”.

To find out more information on how to take part on “Fibre-Up Challenge”, please visit www.etikaholdings.com.

AirAsia Berhad has appointed Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor as Non-Executive Independent Director.

The appointment was unanimously approved by the board members.

AirAsia Group CEO Tony Fernandes said, “The board members and I are delighted to welcome Neelofa onboard as Non-Executive Independent Director. She is a great addition to the board. Her experience as an entrepreneur, a brand creator and an industry disruptor will be invaluable to AirAsia, and she will be able to provide fresh insights into our business as we transform into a digital airline.”

“Neelofa is super smart, young and independent – just what we need to help the company stay ahead as we progress towards becoming one of the best performing, most trusted and respected companies in the world. Her reputation as Malaysia’s leading businesswomen, one of the few Malaysians named by Forbes Asia in their 30 Under 30, and her track record in championing women in business is an inspiration to us. I look forward to working with Neelofa.”

Neelofa said “I am delighted to take on this challenge and join the AirAsia family as a Non-Executive Independent Director. My gratitude to the AirAsia board members and management for inviting me to be a part of the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline”. 

“This is not only an achievement for me, but for all women out there. For the past 7 years, I have explored both the entertainment and business industries which have presented me with so many opportunities to grow and to transform. I’m excited to take on this brand new role, to challenge myself to go further and also to grow as a person”.

“I am also excited to represent the Gen Y and our insights for the business. Thank you again AirAsia and I can’t wait to fly together with you!” she added.

Neelofa is a household name in Malaysia. A successful celebrity turned entrepreneur, she has successfully built a business empire centred around the Naelofar Hijab brand. The brand of Muslim headscarves reportedly on track to rake in RM200 million in sales this year, and is available in 37 countries, including the US, UK, France, Australia, Saudi Arabia, UAE, Singapore and Brunei.

In a filing to Bursa Malaysia today, AirAsia also announced the resignation of Aireen Omar and Tharumalingam A/L Kanagalingam from the board to allow for more independent directors in order to enhance corporate governance and compliance. This is in accordance to the newly released Malaysian Code on Corporate Governance (MCCG) by The Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). This move will also enable Aireen Omar and Tharumalingam A/L Kanagalingam to focus on the transformation and ambitious growth plans for the company.

For latest AirAsia news, activities and promotions, please follow AirAsia on Twitter (twitter.com/AirAsia) and Facebook (facebook.com/AirAsia).

Motorola is giving back to its fans even more with their latest participation in Lazada’s 12.12 Online Revolution happening from 12^th to 14^th December. There will be special promotions and discount available worth up to RM516 exclusively on Lazada for only three days!

“To show our appreciation to our loyal Motorola and Lenovo mobile supporters in Malaysia for a great year, we are giving back to them with amazing promotions for 3 days only through Lazada’s 12.12 Online Revolution. It’s also a great opportunity for our supporters to get a lovely gift for their loved ones ahead of Christmas and the New Year,” said Lydia Foo, General Manager of Lenovo Mobile Business Group and Motorola Mobility Malaysia.

Below is a quick guide on all the devices and accessories eligible for promotion to help you get the most out of the promotions these three days.

Purchase these Motorola Smartphones and get the items below for free:

• Moto X⁴ (RM1899)
  • 2^nd Year Extended Warranty
  • 1 Year Accident Damage
  • Vehicle Docking Stand
  • Total Gifts Worth RM477

• Moto G^5S (RM999)
  • 2^nd Year Extended Warranty
  • 1 Year Accident Damage
  • Vehicle Docking Stand
  • TPU Case & Tempered Glass
  • Total Gifts Worth RM516 

• Moto M (RM799)
  • An instant RM200 rebate (Normal SRP RM999)
  • Sandisk microSD Ultra 16GB
  • Vehicle Docking Stand
  • Total Gifts Worth RM79

• Moto E⁴ (RM549)
  • 16GB SD Card
  • TPU Casing & Tempered Glass
  • RM20 Giant Cash Voucher
  • Total Gifts Worth RM88

• Lenovo K6 Note (RM599)
  • Purchase at a promotional price of RM599 (Normal SRP at RM949)
  • TPU Casing & Tempered Glass
  • Total Gifts Worth RM49
• Lenovo Ultimate K8 Note (RM999)
  • Purchase at a promotional price of RM999 (Normal SRP at RM1299)

Now is also the best time to get your favourite Moto Mod and accessories at a 10% discount on Lazada when you use the code “MOTOACC10D”. Below are the full list of Moto Mods and accessories that are entitled for the discount:

• JBL Sound Boost (Black)
• Projector (Black)
• 360 Camera (White)
• Gamepad (Black)
• Hasselblad True Zoom
• Incipio Battery
• Black Leather Style Shell
• Crimson Nylon Style Shell
• Herringbone Nylon Style Shell
• Black Flip Cover Style Shell

The All New Ultimate Note

The newest addition to the beloved Note series, the Ultimate Lenovo K8 Note will be officially made available at Lenovo Official Store on Lazada starting 12^th December. The phone is elegantly crafted in a metal frame with a 5.5” Full HD display and 4000mAh that will power you throughout the day without a worry.

The first Note series to get a dual-camera setup, the K8 Note comes with a 13MP Purecel sensor and a 5MP sensor that allows you to capture beautiful pictures in a quick snap. The Ultimate K8 Note will be continuing on the much loved TheaterMax technology and Dolby Atmos audio paired with a dedicated music button for a greater entertainment experience.

The Ultimate Lenovo K8 Note RRP will be RM1299.  In conjunction with the official availability of the Ultimate Lenovo K8 Note in Malaysia, it will be sold at RM999 for 3 days exclusively during Lazada’s 12.12 Online Revolution.

For more information, visit https://www.moto.com/my or follow the Official Moto Malaysia Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MotorolaMalaysia and Official Lenovo Malaysia Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/LenovoMobileMalaysia

Check out Motorola and Lenovo’s offerings on the Official Store on Lazada Malaysia at Motorola Official Store and Lenovo Official Store.

Procter & Gamble hari ini secara rasmi melancarkan Gillette Venus, jenama pencukur nombor 1 untuk wanita, serta memperkenalkan pencukur Gillette Venus ComfortGlide White Tea di Malaysia. Di pelancaran tersebut, Gillette Venus turut mengumumkan duta jenama pertamanya di tanah air, Farah Ann Abdul Hadi, pemenang pingat emas gimnastik artistik Sukan SEA.

Rangkaian produk Gillette Venus ini boleh didapati di Malaysia. Ia direka khas untuk kaum wanita bagi mencapai kulit yang licin dan tidak berbulu lebih lama dalam keselesaan rumah. Gillette Venus ComfortGlide White Tea yang dilancarkan di acara tersebut direka dengan bar pelembab berserta body butter dan aroma tropikal yang menyegarkan, tanpa memerlukan krim pencukur. Di samping itu, ia dilengkapi tiga bilah pisau yang memberikan sentuhan yang rapat serta cukuran yang selesa, walaupun pada untuk kulit yang sensitif. Pemegangnya dicipta berdasarkan konsep ergonomik, sekaligus menjadikannya sukar tergelincir dari pegangan semasa bermandi, iaitu masa biasanya wanita bercukur.

“Gillette Venus memahami kepentingan kulit yang licin untuk berasa selesa. Rutin penjagaan peribadi bagi kaum wanita biasanya lebih panjang, rumit dan mahal. Menyedari cabaran ini, Gillette Venus’ melancarkan rangkaian produk termasuk Gillette Venus ComfortGlide White Tea sebagai penyelesaian bagi kaum wanita moden demi membantu mereka mencapai kulit yang licin secara mudah, tidak sakit, dan mampu dimiliki,” demikian kata Utkarsh Mohan, Pemimpin Kategori Shavecare, P&G Malaysia, Singapura, Pasaran Perkembangan Asia dan Vietnam di pelancaran tersebut.

Di pelancaran tersebut, Gillette Venus merungkai beberapa anggapan lazim bersama sekumpulan panel mengenai pembuangan bulu di kalangan wanita di seluruh dunia.

“Ada kalanya kita menerima nasihat dan tip kecantikan dari kawan dan keluarga tanpa mengenal pasti kesahihannya. Ianya tidak mudah untuk membezakan kebenaran daripada anggapan yang salah kerana terdapat banyak anggapan yang saling bercanggah mengenai pembuangan bulu. Oleh itu, Gillette Venus beriltizam untuk mendidik kaum wanita di Malaysia mengenai pelbagai tanggapan yang salah berkenaan kaedah pembuangan bulu,” tambah Mohan.

Berkongsi pendapatnya dalam perbincangan panel, duta jenama Farah Ann berkata bahawa penjagaan penampilan dari atas hingga bawah sangat penting baginya sebagai gimnas negara. Menurut Farah, beliau mengikuti rejim penjagaan kulit yang ketat. “Saya tidak perlu bimbang dengan adanya Gillette Venus, kerana rekaannya yang unik memastikan pencukur wanita tidak kasar untuk kulit, malah meninggalkan kulit saya licin dan lembab. Paling penting, kini cukuran saya tidak lagi rumit,” kata Farah Ann.

Berkongsi mengenai kepakarannya dalam bidang kecantikan, Pakar Estatik Dr. Yeow Hui Qian berkata, “Kebanyakan wanita khuatir akan cukuran. Mereka mengelakkan cukuran kerana percaya ia akan menjadikan kulit mereka lebih gelap, atau bulu mereka akan bertumbuh lebih cepat dan tebal. Namun, pertumbuhan rambut sebenarnya ditentukan oleh gabungan faktor genetik dan hormon seseorang.”

Rangkaian produk Gillette Venus^Ò kini boleh didapati di peruncit-peruncit utama di Malaysia seperti Tesco, Giant, AEON, AEON Big, Watsons, Mydin, Guardian dan sebagainya. Anda dapat memperoleh maklumat lanjut di peruncit-peruncit tersebut. Segala keputusan mengenai harga, promosi, pengedaran, kepelbagaian serta penyusunan produk terpulang kepada pihak peruncit untuk menentukannya.

Riding on the Korean wave which has taken the world by storm in the recent years, Vietjet Air proudly inaugurated its latest route connecting the coastal city of Nha Trang with the vibrant and bustling tourist city of Seoul, South Korea.

The new route addition which connects two popular holiday destinations, will serve to meet the booming travel demands of locals and tourists alike as well as contribute to promoting trade and integration in the region. In true celebration of the inaugural flight, passengers on board the flight were pleasantly surprised with gifts from Vietjet.

The Nha Trang – Seoul route is operated with a daily return flight at around 5 hours per leg. Departing Nha Trang at 4.15pm (local time), the flight is scheduled to arrive in Seoul at 10.45pm (local time). The return flight takes off in Seoul at 1.50am (local time) and lands in Nha Trang at 5.25am.

The fashion forward and technology savvy city of Seoul is a dynamic place where traditional Korean heritage and modern culture co-exists. With the inauguration of Vietjet’s new route, the airline now operates a total of six international routes connecting Vietnam with South Korea, offering greater travel opportunities for people around the world.

Also known as the Land of the Morning Calm, South Korea is one of the top travel destinations that offer travelers a dazzling range of experiences, picturesque landscapes, rich culture and history that date back over 5000 years.

Tickets for the  new route can booked via all Vietjet channels namely the website www.vietjetair.com (also compatible with smartphones at https://m.vietjetair.com) or at www.facebook.com/vietjetvietnam, just click the “Booking” tab, via the airline’s 24/7 call centre at (+603) 2730 9887 or email vietjet@kul.reliancetravel.com.

With high-quality services, diverse ticket classes, special low-fare tickets, Vietjet prides itself in offering passengers pleasant flying experiences on new aircrafts, comfy seats, delicious hot meals, top-notch service and other interesting added-on services.

Asia is hot these days and we don’t mean the weather. For Laneway Festival Singapore 2018, we have added a varied line-up of Asian artistes – eight groups from four countries (Indonesia, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore) to be exact.

From break-out bands to established entertainers, Laneway Singapore 2018 has them all. Foraging is our speciality and every year, we suss out the artistes to watch, so you don’t have to. We’ve been doing this for eight years (yes, already!) and we hope we get better each time.

Producing music from his early teens, 21-year-old ALEXTBH has since made his mark in Malaysia’s electronic music scene with his brand of atmospheric music that merges dance electronic and R&B. In August 2016, the engineering student by day, producer by night released alive, a four-track experimental, electronic-meets-R&B EP citing artistes like Flume, James Blake and Jamie xx as major influences. It racked up more than 20,000 plays on Spotify in less than two months. The single, “alive”, subsequently made its way onto Hitz.fm’s Met10 chart.

AMATEUR TAKES CONTROL wears its heart on its sleeve. Its affirmation of independent DIY ethics, calling for the everyman to steer his own life, shouts out from its powerful, emotional music. The five-piece instrumental rock outfit launched its debut album, You, Me and the Things Unsaid, in 2008. The release was viewed as a landmark record, considering the short history of post-rock in Singapore. Fresh from a three-year hiatus, ATC will let loose ATC EP2 on 26 December 2017. Noisier, darker and more aggressive: That’s the ATC promise.

HEALS is an alternative rock / shoegaze / nu gaze band known for textured layers of distorted guitar riffs, unique sounds, effects and streams of soft yet melodious vocal. Its first single, “Void”, created a wave in Indonesia upon its digital upload in 2014. A year later, HEALS landed a record deal which led to the release of B-sides in cassette format at Record Store Day 2016. Another milestone took place on 9 April 2017: HEALS launched its debut full album, Spectrum, a capsule of 10 tracks of imaginative perspectives on human life.

MAS1A of complex hip-hop flows switches effortlessly to dancehall chanting, as showcased in her international underground hit, “Warriors Tongue”. She unabashedly celebrates her cultural mashup, and derives joy through expression in all forms, be it music, visual art or fashion design. Masia has also rocked audiences around the globe with her reputation as a soul rebel. The release of Bootleg Culture, produced by Che Pope (G.O.O.D. Music, Kanye West), put Masia on a world tour in 2013 visiting Jamaica, the US, Canada, Germany, Sweden, Malaysia, the Philippines and Singapore (homeground!).

Capturing the quintessential spectorgaze-esque sounds of classic girl-group pop highlighting bittersweet tales of love and loss is Singapore’s OBEDIENT WIVES CLUB. The fuzz pop quintet’s Cinematica, a five-track EP and its third, was released 14 July 2017. Among the production credits: legendary Singaporean musician Patrick Chng (Oddfellows, TypeWriter), American producer Brad Wood (Smashing Pumpkins, Liz Phair), American mastering engineer Hans DeKline (Pixies, Snoop Dogg), and its own guitarist, Keith Tan. Before Cinematica, there were two EPs: Obedient Wives Club (2011) – rated one of SEA INDIE’s top 10 Best Indie-pop Releases in 2010/11 – and Murder Kill Baby (2013).

THELIONCITYBOY is a son of Singapore. The rapper, producer and songwriter is most famous locally for radio favourite “YAYA ft. Benjamin Kheng”, receiving over a million online streams to date. After three EPs – Let’s Talk About Kevin Lester (2010), Everything You Love, You Hate (2013) and Put Your City On (2014) – he dropped his first full-length album, Paradise, on 26 August 2016. THELIONCITYBOY is ready for an explosive set at Laneway Festival Singapore.

Life has not been the same for THE RANSOM COLLECTIVE since it emerged the winner in Wanderband, a competition in the Philippines among up-and-coming acts three years ago. The six-piece indie folk band soon found itself playing throughout Manila, introducing its distinctive sound that merges unique percussive patterns, acoustic guitar-driven leads, melodic violin phases and full vocal. The Ransom Collective’s self-titled EP was released in November 2014, followed by full-length album Traces in May 2017. Both received high praise from music critics and peers.

Singaporean TIM DE COTTA makes no bones about being a purist. The R&B and hip-hop vocalist, bassist, songwriter and producer is moulded by Maxwell, John Legend, Common and Mos Def while his bass-playing is styled along the lines of Derrick Hodge and Stuart Zender. De Cotta is reputed to push the boundaries, in both writing and production, and this trait is evidenced in his collaborations with TAJ, L.A.B, neoDominatrix and Kilo Habit. We can’t wait to see him in 2018.

St Jerome’s Laneway Festival 2018

Tickets

Tickets available via www.apactix.com

Saturday 27 January – SINGAPORE – THE MEADOW, GARDENS BY THE BAY

Monday 29 January – AUCKLAND – ALBERT PARK PRECINCT

Friday 2 February – ADELAIDE – HART’S MILL, PORT ADELAIDE

Saturday 3 February – MELBOURNE – FOOTSCRAY COMMUNITY ARTS CENTRE (FCAC) AND THE RIVER’S EDGE

Sunday 4 February – SYDNEY – SYDNEY COLLEGE OF THE ARTS (SCA) AND CALLAN PARK, ROZELLE

Saturday 10 February – BRISBANE – BRISBANE SHOWGROUNDS, BOWEN HILLS

Sunday 11 February – FREMANTLE – ESPLANADE RESERVE AND WEST END