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CARLY RAE JEPSEN Makes Her Debut In Malaysia AT MTV WORLD STAGE MALAYSIA 2015 |   MTV revealed today multi-platinum, Grammy®-nominated singer-songwriter, Carly Rae Jepsen will make her debut in Malaysia at MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015 at Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon on Saturday, 12 September 2015. MTV broke the news via an Instagram post to fans saying, “@carlyraejepsen to perform 1st time in [Malaysia flag emoji] at #worldstagemy! She really really really really really really likes you!”

Jepsen will join MTV’s announced line-up of performers for MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015 – Korea’s favorite K-pop idol female group, Apink and hottest Japanese band, SEKAI NO OWARI. Recorded live for global telecast, the one-night only outdoor event is one of the biggest Southeast Asia music nights of the year, which brings multi-genre talents onto a single stage. More acts will be revealed in the coming weeks.

In a Facebook post, Jepsen shared, “Vacation in Malaysia?! [party popper emoji] I can’t wait to meet my fans there. I am looking forward to being part of the party at MTV World Stage Malaysia 2015. It’s going to be pretty spectacular!” .

Jepsen’s highly anticipated new album, E·MO·TION will be released 21 August 2015 (U.K. and Europe release on 25 September 2015). Her second and latest single from the upcoming album, “Run Away With Me” was recently released on 17 July and has already passed over 2.5 million views on YouTube within two weeks of its release, while getting strong reviews from music critics around the world as the ‘Anthemic Summer Jam’.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

As the 2014 FIFA World Cup™ countdown begins, the football fever is starting to grow among the ardent fans. To celebrate this occasion, Watsons Malaysia has once again announced an exciting sale campaign for its customers today.

Under the campaign, titled as Football Fever Sale, Watsons Malaysia will initiate multiple engagement programmes to reach out to its football fans including celebrity endorsement, contest for fans to be guest on renowned Astro television shows, online football game and football fever activities at selected stores.

Speaking at the event Mr. Kulvinder Birring, Managing Director of Watsons Malaysia and Indonesia said, “As a leading retail brand, Watsons Malaysia is always in tuned with our customers’ lives. This is not the first time we have celebrated football with sports enthusiast. We had a great programme with last year’s Watsons Malaysia Cup 2013. This year, since 2014 FIFA World Cup is just around the corner, we wanted to connect with football lovers and give them a once in a lifetime experience by working with Johnson & Johnson to give our customers a chance to see 2014 FIFA World Cup™ in Brazil. Apart from that, our customers can also stand a chance to win other money-can’t buy experiences such as appearing on Astro’s popular sports TV shows.”

The first phase of the campaign offers six football fans to stand a chance to appear on prominent Astro television shows Astro Supersports Football Overload with Reem Shahwa and Astro Arena Bola @ Mamak with Dayang Zainatull to talk football with them.

“Individuals who spend RM150 at Watsons stores can submit their entry at Watsons Malaysia Facebook and tell us why they should share the limelight with celebrity host Reem Shahwa, host from Football Overload and Dayang, host from Bola@Mamak which saw famous appearance by many celebrities and footballers,” he added.

Watsons Malaysia has collaborated with Johnson & Johnson to kick off the second phase of the campaign which is an online Football Game exclusive for Watsons Facebook fans. Customers who spend RM25 on Johnson & Johnson products can log on to Watsons Malaysia Facebook page (apps.facebook.com/jnjwatsonskickoff) to play the online game and be top 100 scorers to go to semi finals for a Live Kick Off. The contest will be open from 6 March – 23 April 2014. Top 100 winners will also receive exclusive jerseys while top 10 players will be invited to compete against each other at the Final LIVE tournament at 1 Utama Shopping Centre. Event will be held from 30^th April to 4^th May 2014. One lucky grand prize winner will walk away with two all paid trip to 2014 FIFA World Cup™ Grand Opening Ceremony and Opening Match at San Paulo, Brazil.

“We are not ending at the contest. During the month of Watsons Football Sale, from 1 to 24 April, Watsons will have discounts and promotions up to 50% and will also host several activities at selected mall whereby our football ambassadors will have mystery gift to Watsons’ members who wear jersey. Pre-announcements will be posted on Watsons Facebook Page,” explained Mr. Birring.

For more information about Watsons Football Sale, please visit www.facebook.com/watsonsmalaysia or Watsons official website www.watsons.com.my . Don’t forget to ‘Like’ our facebook page!