亚航信用卡送出高达一亿BIG积分!于这个10月申请亚航信用卡以获取您的免费BIG假期!

不是一百万,不是一千万,而是1亿!在这个10月,亚航BIG将送出迄今为止最高的BIG积分。由即日起至2019年10月31日,亚航信用卡的申请数量将会被累积。申请的数量越多开启的BIG积分也越高,合格申请人就可分得更高的BIG积分!仅需3个简单步骤:申请亚航信用卡,开启更高BIG积分,并享受免费航班!通过送出高达1亿亚航BIG积分,所有新的亚航信用卡持卡人将能体验更多,去得更远。BIG积分可免费兑换任何亚航150个航点的航班以及其它旅游和日常生活优惠。亚航信用卡为持卡人提供了很多的优惠,包括每笔交易可赚取BIG积分,即时升级至Platinum会员等级,和第一年免年费。持卡人以亚航信用卡支付亚航和日常消费可赚取高达6倍BIG积分*,并享有优先办理登机手续、登机和领取行李*以提升他们的旅行体验。持卡人还可享受迎新和季度奖励高达2万5千BIG积分*。通过亚航信用卡,BIG会员可以真正的#EarnBIGLiveBIG!亚航BIG首席执行官李德龙表示:“亚航信用卡让您的日常消费转换成BIG体验,因为它让持卡人更快地赚取更多BIG积分,让他们可以享受更多的旅游和生活体验。如今除了能免费兑换亚航航班以外,我们还为BIG会员提供更多兑换BIG积分的选择,包括酒店如Red by Sirocco和Tune Hotels,旅游活动,餐饮及其它日常生活优惠和PETRONAS汽油等。随着我们不断地努力让BIG积分成为每个人的数码货币,BIG会员在不久的将来会有更多兑换BIG积分的选择。”有关此促销的更多信息,请浏览www.airasiacards.com/my/en/promotion

FEAR LIVES HERE AT MALAYSIA’S BIGGEST FESTIVAL OF FEAR

It’s time to face the darkness that lives within as Sunway Lagoon’s Nights of Fright returns for the seventh year. From the 4th October until 3rd November 2019, Nights of Fright 7 (NOF7) will feature 8 haunted houses, 1 haunted theatre, 2 scare zones, 11 thrilling rides and 2 show stages.Here's a lil sneak : Known to many as Malaysia’s biggest and scariest festival, the event will play host to a horde of ghosts, ghouls, and sinister creatures (including sharks!) and unveils the most outrageous, creepy, terrifying haunted houses in the nation.Be prepared as you enter the World’s First Sharknado walkthrough themed attraction, SHARKNADO ALIVE! The most absurd attraction ever made, Sharknado Alive! is set on the Hollywood soundstage of Asylum Studios Hollywood so you can explore the craziest horror/comedy movies ever made featuring sharks in tornadoes!Last seen in the times of the catastrophic bubonic plague, Plague Doctors have reappeared to taunt a local village into believing that the plague has returned. These strange characters, with bird-like beak masks, wander the outskirts of the village seeking to save – but are they helping...or simply feeding off of death? You be the judge – you can always trust the doctor, but beware THE PLAGUE!Imagine if your creepiest nightmares came to life! Combining a drop of spooky, a pinch of strange, and a big bit of scary, ANIMALIUM houses these “zombified” animals that live strangely like humans deep inside a mountain in the lagoon.Remember the horror movies SAW, and Wolf Creek? Neither do we – we had our eyes closed all the time too! Inspired by these movies, BLOOD.SHED. takes its visitors through a remote and long-abandoned cluster of sheds, where it is believed many young tourists were captured, tortured, and left to die – the only remains are the remnants of the horror, and the bloodshed. You have been warned to stay away!Step inside the HOTEL dEVILle and you may never leave! Long abandoned, and a shadow of its former glory; the rooms in this hotel have some very scary guests who have outstayed their welcome! It is a slaughterhouse of evil – the scariest place on earth. Make sure you do not become a permanent residence here too because fear does live here!Welcome to HORRORJUKU IN UV3D, the ANGOSCIA fashion house - the scene for models, mayhem and murder! It is said that the famed Italian designer, Giorgio Angoscia, moved to Tokyo’s Harajuku district to design the most beautiful Gothic styles. One by one, however, models started disappearing after modelling for Angoscia, never to be seen again! The horror continues as the mannequins carry their lifeless souls in a haunting palace of beauty.Beware the evil that lies behind these doors at HOUSE OF VOODOO. Based on the origins of voodoo in New Orleans, Marie Laveau housed a collection of the spookiest and scariest talismans and totems. A museum of witchcraft, candles and candelabras, this place of sinister worship awaits your soul!Spend some time with all of your favourite horror movie icons in HORRORWOOD STUDIOS, where movie memories come to chilling life – take good care and beware as you wander the corridors of HORRORWOOD and come face to face with your fears. See Ghost Face, along with Freddy, Billy, Jason, Michael, Aliens, Ghostbusters and Pennywise.Welcome to the SCARYTALES THEATER! This year we bring to you the mystical ancient arts of the BOMOH. Governing all who enter this run-down theatre, do not trust your eyes or ears as the whispers of demonic chants blankets your conscious mind. Sit still and do not leave until the film ends or suffer the wrath of the ‘bomoh’ and scariest talismans and totems. A museum of witchcraft, candles and candelabras, this place of sinister worship awaits your soul!Face your fear by walking into our Scare Zones. Keep your eyes wide open and always go in groups, you wouldn’t want anything bad to happen to you on that freaky night! Take a stroll down this street on your way to Horrorwood Studios – it seems like some of Hollywood’s most famous horror killers have been set loose! Familiar faces are waiting for you at SLASHER STREET!Beware once you at SIREN’S COVE. Pirates and plunder, sirens and scares! These mythological beauties lure the unsuspecting with their hypnotizing charms into the domain of zombie pirates who protect them.“Nights of Fright is one of the most important events in our calendar and the whole team is committed to improve and make it more exciting every year. This year, our team has worked even harder to meet the expectations of our returning guests. We have new attractions infused in this year’s installment with different scare levels for all, making it relatable to anyone who dares to walk in to face the darkness that lives within!” said Sean Choo, General Manager of Sunway Lagoon.Lynton V. Harris, Chairman & CEO of The Sudden Impact! Entertainment Company further expounded, "We have gone all out again for Nights of Fright 7! Each year presents an opportunity to explore new and interesting scary themes led this year by our host The Plague Doctor - Dr. Plague. Our team at The Sudden Impact! Entertainment Company is about to deliver to the promise that at Fear Lives Here at Nights of Fright 7!”Moving this event up another notch, the biggest festival of fear has partnered with realme, the smartphone brand that specializes in providing high quality products for youth as the official smartphone partner and Maybank QR Pay as the official e-wallet partner. Participate in the NOF7 survey and stand a chance to win a realme smartphone when they spin the Wheel of Misfortune.NOF 7 comes to life at 7:30 pm – 11:30 pm every Friday – Sunday from 4th October to 3rd November 2019. Tickets are priced at RM79 (published rate) which comes with either a Blood Bag or Devil’s Horn. Otherwise, choose to beat the queue with the Combo Package at RM158 which is inclusive of NOF7 admission ticket, express pass and your choice of either Blood Bag or Devil’s Horn. Guests can also enjoy an exclusive Combo Rate Deal of RM138 per person which is inclusive of NOF7 admission ticket and express pass. (Applicable for walk-in purchase only).Get your tickets now at https://sunwaylagoon.com/nof7/ For more information, call 603 5639 0000, visit www.sunwaylagoon.com or connect to www.facebook.com/SunwayLagoonMalaysia.*This event is recommended for guests above 13 years old. Visitors dressed in their coolest and spookiest costumes will not be allowed to wear face masks or theatrical makeup to the event nights.

Over 20,000 Attendees Filled with Wanderlust at Malaysia’s First Mobile-Led Klook Travel Fest

Malaysians saved a total of RM1 million from event-exclusive deals More than 22,000 activities and services were purchased via Klook’s mobile appKlook, a world-leading travel activities and services booking platform held Malaysia’s first-ever mobile-led Travel Fest with more than 20,000 attendees at the Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC). The two-day travel festival on 28 and 29 Septemberhad attendees bring home more than 22,000 booked activities and services via Klook’s mobile app.The festival was organised to disrupt the traditional travel fair experience and customers were able to purchase e-tickets, ranging from popular theme parks, tours and travel essentials via Klook’s mobile app. Exclusive onsite limited flash deals were also made available every half an hour alongside Insta-worthy booths, interactive games and educational sharing sessions by celebrities and influencers.Marcus Yong, Regional Marketing Director, Klook shared, “Malaysia’s first mobile-led Klook Travel Fest was a success with over 20,000 attendees booking more than 22,000 travel deals within two days. It was heartening to know that dream holidays were fulfilled as the attendees saved over RM1 million from the event exclusive travel deals.”Japanese Taiko Performance by Wadaiko Syo. Malaysians’ love for Japan continued as 60% of the bookings during the festival were made up of Japan- related activities, with the top three activities being - Universal Studio Japan, JR Pass, and Osaka Amazing Pass.Additionally, Western Japan has also been rising in popularity. In order to better serve this demand, Klook partnered up with West Japan Railway (JR-West), allowing Malaysian travellers to easily redeem their JR-West tickets via train station vending machines after purchasing them on Klook. Travellers could also opt for JR-West Rail Pass combo packages to enjoy popular local activities in Osaka,Hiroshima, and Okayama.Friend of Klook, beauty and travel influencer, Chanwon sharing her tips and tricks to make your Japan dream come true.“While Malaysians are very receptive to adopting digital trends, they also love to be connected through experiential events. We saw a spike of 250% mobile app downloads across the two-day festival. This truly reaffirms our offline-to-online strategy, which helped us to reach out to a wider target segment of consumers directly and learn more about their travel preferences. We were able to educate them on the best ways to leverage our platform to create a seamless travel experience,” Mr. Yong said.Alongside the amazing travel deals, celebrities such as Sazzy Falk, Daphne Iking and Wong Chui Ling shared tips on traveling with children. Special performances by content creator Jenn Chia and singer- songwriter Jon Liddell, immersive historical-themed theatre show by Encore Melaka, Japanese Taiko drum performances by Wadaiko Syo and also K-Pop dance moves by Kueendom & Kingsmen kept the attendees entertained.Universal Studios Japan booth at Klook Travel JapanAttendees scored amazing flash deals and engaged with popular attractions such as Ocean Park Hong Kong, Malaysia Airlines, Aquaria KLCC, Sunway Lagoon, Kidzania, Singapore Zoo, Universal Studio Singapore, Universal Studio Japan, Sea Life Bangkok, Paris Disneyland, Lotte World, Everland and Shanghai Disneyland. Limited edition Klook merchandises and prizes such as Dyson Supersonic hairdryer, Apple AirPods, and Nintendo Switch were given away to complete their travels. Uniqlo also gave out stylish yet functional AIRism and HEATECH pieces for free at the event.Klook will continue to empower travelers with more accessible and seamless booking experiences. Stay tuned for the upcoming 10.10 sales at Klook Malaysia’s website: https://www.klook.com/en-MY/

Celebrating The Jazz Legend Nat King Cole with Yannick Bovy

GOING BACK TO THE ROOTS: CELEBRATING THE JAZZ LEGENDYannick Bovy channels the soul of Nat King ColeNat King Cole rose to prominence at an early age, starting out as a jazz pianist. This African-American’s soft baritone voice captured the attention of people around him and eventually emerged as a popular solo performer with hits like “Unforgettable” and “Mona Lisa”.Despite his untimely demise in the 1960s, Nat King Cole’s music is still favoured by many today. Yannick Bovy, believes that Nat King Cole has paved his way as one of the most influential black artists in American Music History and especially in Jazz music.When Bovy was first approached to perform in the ‘Nat King Cole 100’ show in December 2018, it was a way to pay tribute to the legendary jazz artist. This year, the Universal Music signed artist put fourteen covers together and released Yannick Bovy Celebrates 100 Years of Nat King Cole and fellow Malaysians will get to join him ; celebrating the life and music of Jazz Legend “Nat King Cole” this 4-5 October at Istana Budaya.One of the songs, “The Soul Of Nat King Cole” was written by Belgian music legend Will Tura. “ Like me, Will has a passion for jazz and swing music, and we got to know each other a few years ago. He told me: ‘if there is anyone who can sing this song in English with the passion it needs, it’s you” What a great honour it is for me and a pleasure, because “The Soul Of Nat King Cole” is such an amazing song to sing,” adds Bovy.“His music and lyrics were universal and had beautiful messages of love and life. They are all still very meaningful today. As an artist, Nat King Cole has been a great role model for the swing- jazz artists of today,” shares Bovy. He also believes that as music becomes more global because of our digital world, you’ll start to notice that different music styles influence one another, which makes this a very exciting time for everyone who performs and loves music.He adds, “Although I’ve known of Nat King Cole’s repertoire since I was a teenager, I discovered ‘The Rules Of The Road’, VRT Big Band suggested to do for the show in 2018. To me, the song had a fantastic arrangement, lyric, and melody, but most importantly, it had a message about life and love, where you live and learn.Bovy will be channeling Nat King Cole this October as he covers fourteen Nat King Cole’s songs in Yannick Bovy Celebrates 100 Years of Nat King Cole. For two nights only, fans will be treated to this charming crooner’s melodious voice in Istana Budaya . Kuala Lumpur will be the second stop, after Belgium, for the Yannick Bovy Celebrates 100 Years of Nat King Cole album world tour.Grace Lee, Managing Director of Milestone Production Sdn Bhd shares “There’s no better way to celebrate this legendary jazz artist. Even today, Nat King Cole’s music is still so impactful as it was when it was first released. You would hear his love songs at weddings, jazz music nights and many more. There’s no limit to music as it connects everyone together. I truly believe that Yannick embodies the soul of Nat King Cole and fans can expect to be serenaded with style. You’ll have to be there to experience the whole package!”CIMB Group Of 4Enjoy 20% off tickets when you purchase a group of 4 tickets with your CIMB cards.This promotion is applicable to 4 tickets with same ticket category and same event time only. It’s only valid for Premium, VIP, CAT A and CAT B only.Payment must be made with CIMB Bank debit, credit or prepaid card issued in Malaysia.Show Dates and Time4th – 5th October 2019 (8:30pm show)Ticket PricingPremium – RM480VIP – RM380Cat A – RM250Cat B – RM150Cat C – RM80*All ticket price is subject to RM4 ticketing feeFor more information on the show and ticketing details , please visit:https://www.facebook.com/MilestoneEntertainment.Show/www.milestone-entertainment.com

SEIKO 5 Sports Makes a Refreshing Comeback with All-new Designs

The legendary SEIKO 5 Sports line makes a refreshing comeback with the unveiling of 16 exciting models available in Malaysia. The relaunch of the brand’s most recognized collection revives the legacy and nostalgic memories of the past when SEIKO 5 was first introduced to the world in 1963 as Japan’s first ever automatic day-date watch.In celebration of the rebirth of this iconic collection, Mr Junpei Matsue and Mr Atsushi Shinkai from Seiko Watch Corporation were specially invited to share on the design inspirations that have made this collection endeared by legion of fans around the world, especially among the younger watch enthusiasts.Thong Sia Sdn Bhd General Manager Mr Michael Lim said, “We understand that there is an increasing demand among the younger watch enthusiasts who are constantly on the lookout for sportier and youthful-looking timepieces that best represent their unique sense of style. Thanks to the trust and meaningful partnership fostered with Seiko Watch Corporation over the years, we have this privilege of introducing the newly revamped SEIKO 5 Sports collection to further reach out to our ever-growing avid SEIKO fans in Malaysia.”Steeped in five decades of horological history, the revival of SEIKO 5 Sports collection stays true to the brand’s core designs with clearly defined principles. The range features the same five attributes that ardent SEIKO 5 Sports fans have grown to enjoy over the years; automatic movement, day-date display, water resistance, recessed crown at the four o’clock position and durable case.Designed for young passionate individuals of the new generation, the return of SEIKO 5 Sports boasts five distinctive variants namely Sports, Suits, Specialist, Street and Sense to cater for different individualities. Dubbed the most modernized iteration of the line seen so far, this refreshed lineup celebrates diversity in terms of fusions of colors, textures and materials used. The line is carefully created with purpose and accessibility in mind and making it incredibly versatile for watch lovers to wear for various occasions; whether for daily casual wear, active lifestyle or to complement a professional look.Aside from SEIKO 5 Sports, Thong Sia Sdn Bhd also distributes other SEIKO collections namely Grand Seiko, Prospex, Presage, Astron and Lukia.The SEIKO 5 Sports lineup is now available at SEIKO boutiques and other authorized dealers in Malaysia. For list of authorized dealers and more information on SEIKO, visit Seiko Website , Seiko Malaysia Facebook or SEIKO Malaysia Instagram .

SEIKO 5 Sports隆重回归展现全新设计风貌

传奇性的SEIKO 5 Sports系列腕表以崭新面貌隆重回归,在本地推出16款令人振奋的腕表。重新推介精工表品牌最受推崇的腕表系列,唤醒了传承自过去SEIKO 5于1963年作为日本第一款双历自动表于首次向全球推介的怀旧记忆。为配合此标志性的珍藏腕表再生,来自日本精工表(Seiko Watch Corporation)的松荣纯平先生和新海篤志先生,特别应邀到来与大家分享令此表备受全球拥趸,尤其是年轻手表爱好者喜爱的设计灵感。通城钟表有限公司总经理林文胜先生说:“我们了解到那些不时寻求更动感和外观更年轻化,最能反映个人独特风格的腕表的年轻手表爱好者,在这方面的要求正日益增加。感谢日本精工表多年来的信任和与我们建立具意义的合作关系,我们很荣幸能够向本地持续增加的狂热精工表迷,推介重新设计的SEIKO 5 Sports腕表系列。”运用50年的精湛钟表制造技术重新打造的SEIKO 5 Sports,基于明确的原则延续此品牌的核心设计,具备忠实SEIKO 5 Sports迷喜爱的五项特质:自动上链机芯、设于3时位置的星期及日期显示、防水功能、设于4时位置的陷入式表冠,以及坚实耐用的表壳与表带。重新推介的SEIKO 5 Sports,设计以新一代年轻手表爱好者为导向,共推出五个精致的表款:Sports、Suits、Specialist、Street及Sense,以迎合个人风格。展现新风貌的SEIKO 5 Sports,被喻为迄今所见的最现代化迭代腕表系列,其构造揉合了不同的颜色、结构与材质,钜细靡遗的设计着重于用途和易读性,适合在不同的场合配戴,不管是日常休闲,活跃的生活方式或是衬托上班服装。除了SEIKO 5 Sports,通城钟表也推出其他精工珍藏表包括Grand Seiko、Prospex、 Presage、Astron及Lukia。SEIKO 5 Sports如今可在精工表专门店和全国各地的授权代理商处买到。关于代理商名单及精工表的其他更多详情,请浏览www.thongsia.com.my,马来西亚精工表脸书https://www.facebook.com/seikomalaysia/或马来西亚精工表Instagram https://www.instagram.com/seikomy/。

Now Is Her Time

HISTORY WAS HER TIME NOW IS HER TIME THE FUTURE IS HER TIME - PHARRELL WILLIAMSPharrell Williams launches Now Is Her Time, a campaign aimed at female empowerment across the world through the power of representation and bold voices. Pharrell's latest collaboration with adidas Originals is told from the point of view of females from different backgrounds and the allies who support them. Honing in on the zeitgeist of our times, Now Is Her Time is a call to action for the 21st century. The campaign utilizes Pharrell’s platform to amplify the voices of women making waves across a number of issues and perspectives. The women featured range from activists to artists and the topics they champion are rooted in gender, sexuality, sexual rights, race, and equality. The campaign is lensed by legendary photographer Collier Schorr, whose portfolio of work explores the themes of gender, sexuality, and identity. Featuring changemakers such as Patrisse Cullors, community organizer and co-founder of Black Lives Matter; Nadya Okamoto, nonprofit leader and founder of period.org (singer-songwriter Syd; writer, director and broadcaster Reggie Yates; architectural technologist Iddris Sandu; surfer Keala Naihe; filmmaker and human rights activist Sunny; models Isabela Rangel Grutman, Sara Cummings, Kadija Diawara; and dancers Sheena Cain and Sophia Parker. The adidas Originals by Pharrell Williams ‘Now Is Her Time’ pack is a new unisex collection of apparel and shoes for adults, juniors, kids and infants that stand for women's rights — featuring a democratic offering that promotes choice and options for individuals. A depth of color-ways like never before, the range includes favorite silhouettes, Solar HU, NMD, BYW and the Adilette, a new silhouette to the HU collection. The adidas Originals by Pharrell Williams ‘Now Is Her Time’ collection will be available August 31, 2019 at adidas flagship stores, Foot Locker, select retailers, and online. Now is her time to be powerful. Now is her time to run the world. Now is her time to teach us all. Now is her time to equalize the playing field. Now is her time to stand up for her right to choose. Now is her time. 

FOR ITS 17TH YEAR, URBANSCAPES 2019 EXPANDS ITS CITY-WIDE TAKEOVER WITH MORE CREATIVE ARTS PROGRAMMING THIS NOVEMBER

This year’s much-anticipated first lineup includes world-renowned stalwarts from musical, visual, and performance arts fields with many more to come.Malaysia’s longest-running creative arts festival Urbanscapes partners with U Mobile to take over Kuala Lumpur once again with nine days of music, visual, and performance art from 16 to 24, Nov 2019. This year’s edition Urbanscapes is expected to draw over 50,000 attendees to its city-wide celebrations.Building on previous year’s themes, this year, Urbanscapes beckons festival-goers to #reconnectKL as they encounter the much-loved festival’s activities that will occupy Medan Pasar, River Of Life, REXKL, The Godown KL, Sentul Depot, Kwai Chai Hong, the backlanes of Lorong Bandar 13 and Lorong Panggung, and other unique spaces in the heart of the city.Staying true to its ethos, Urbanscapes will once again work with local and international artists and creative communities to bring Kuala Lumpur to life. “We want Urbanscapes to inspire people to get out of their homes and explore their city, to discover new experiences and create meaningful conversations around all the fest has to offer,” says festival founder Adrian Yap.This year, the Unlimited Grooves Festival (UGF) by U Mobile returns with a three-day music extravaganza that will culminate with Urbanscapes’ closing party. On 21, 22, and 24 Nov at Sentul Depot, UGF will showcase local and international musicians for every palate such as Boy Pablo, Colde, Lost Spaces, Sunset Rollercoaster, and The Drums. UGF’s general tickets will go on sale on 12 Sept at www.galactix.asia. U Mobile customers will get an exclusive early-bird chance to purchase tickets two days before the public on 10 Sept.The BMW Shorties – Malaysia’s most prestigious and longest running short film competition will also be at Urbanscapes to host Tayangan BMW Shorties, a week-long screening of genre films from Southeast Asia. Held at the iconic REXKL theatre from 16 to 24 Nov, the mini-film festival will culminate with the BMW Shorties Awards Night on 23 Nov, where the Top 10 Finalists and Grand Prize Winner of BMW Shorties 2019 will be announced.A much-beloved part of the Urbanscapes experience for many are the colourful art installations and public art works. And this year, NIPPON PAINT presents Colours Of Life that commissions emerging and established street artists to bring life and colour to the city. Along with that, IMMERSIO, with its indispensable site-specific new media art curated by audio visual collective Filamen, will produce an interactive arts exhibited paired with performances inside three heritage shophouses in Medan Pasar.Additional lineup announcements will follow. For more information and announcement updates, visit https://urbanscapes.com.myFESTIVAL LINEUP HIGHLIGHTSUnlimited Grooves Festival by U MobileNov 21, 22, 24 Sentul DepotTickets range fromRM199-RM 309Lineup includes:●  777 Music Presents Boy Pablo ( Everytime) will return to Malaysia with his eclectic mix of indie and bedroom-pop music; Malaysian dream-pop band lost spaces (boxset.girlfriend);  Sobs (Girl) A bedroom-pop trio from Singapore;  Taiwanese city-pop band Sunset Rollercoaster (My Jinji);●  Urbanscapes x City Roars Festival○ North Asian and Taiwanese artists to be announced.● Unlimited Grooves Festival Closing Party The synthy funk of British band Boy Azooga (Face Behind Her Cigarette);South Korean rapper and heartthrob Colde (Your Dog Loves You);  Mexican-American singer/producer Cuco (Lo Que Siento) with hisdreamy, gentle psychedelic synths and charming writing; The Drums (Lets Go Surfing) bringing their indie-pop tunes from NewYork City. With more acts to be announced.Tayangan BMW ShortiesNov 16 to Nov 24,REXKL.A free event.Screenings of:  A film by past BMW Shorties alumni, Zahir Omar’s Fly By Night (2018) a film aboutextortion, greed, and protecting the ones you hold dear;  Shanjhey Kumar Perumal’s Jagat (2015) a critical looks at standardized schoolprograms and the wildly creative minds that are forced into it; and  The endearing story of an unlikely friendship in Pan De Salawal: Sweet Taste ofSalted Bread & Undies (2019) with a special appearance by the director, Che Esperitu from the Philippines, as the Closing Film of the festival.Expect panel discussions and workshops from film industry experts including:●  Voice Acting for Animation by War of the Worlds: Goliath Voice Director, Gavin Yap.●  More talks and workshops to be announced soon.NIPPON PAINT presentsColours of Life Nov 16 to Nov 24,citywide.A free event. Suzy Sulaiman, whose artworks tend to engage with the public sphere and physical context. Trained in architecture and new media art, Suzy has often been commissioned for festivals and events.Condiment Strings consists of Hanisah Johari and Ahmad Syahmi whose strings art are an exploration of texture, dimension, and scale, in which traditional hand techniques such as macrame knotting, and weaving are used to create expressive and fluid forms.Mohd Anuar bin Mustapa, also known as Fritilldea, a summation of the phrase, "FRIends TILL DEAth", developed his love for murals because of how large scale works show more detail.IMMERSIONov 16 to Nov 24, Medan Pasar.A free event.●  Curated by Filamen, an Audio Visual collective that serves as a platform for people who are into audio visuals to interact with each other and the public;●  Ady Setyawan (IND), an emerging new media artist from Bandung, Indonesia, whose video mapping artworks for festivals and galleries alike famously uses local materials;●  Farhan Fathee, an engineer turned electronic art integration artist who blurs the lines between art and electronics,●  Max Jala, formerly a computer programmer and now a full-time interactive / visual artist keen on utilizing his knowledge of software coding to create new algorithms and programs for real-time interactive digital art  KIMY.A, a.k.a Ahnaf Hakimi Ahmad is a Penang-based artist specializing in using digital graphic manipulation to tell stories about life in Southeast Asia;Iwaz, who uses visual programming software as tools to express his thoughts;Weng Nam, whose strength lies in his ability to produce solutions that pushcreative limits and whose work has earned him accolades from various countriesincluding the Netherlands, Japan, and Switzerland.●  Saishogen, a multifaceted group consisting of five individual artists: NULL,NAD.IO, Furryhead, Syed Muhammad & Ashraf Omar who hail from various creative backgrounds of motion graphic, graphic design and creative tech.Some of the amazing Highlights from Urbanscapes 2018 : 

The European Union Film Festival is back!

A cinematic journey through Europe with 19 award-winning filmsThe European Union Film Festival (EUFF) returns once more to selected Golden Screen Cinemas. Celebrating its 20thanniversary in Malaysia, The EUFF remains one of the most anticipated international film festivals in the country. This year, a more focused programme promises to showcase the dynamism, breadth and innovation of contemporary European cinema, as well as the cultural diversity of Europe, with critically-acclaimed films from across the continent.The European Union Film Festival will take place at selected Golden Screen Cinemas outlets in Kuala Lumpur (17 – 27 October) – GSC Mid Valley, GSC Pavilion KL, GSC 1 Utama - and Penang (31 October - 6 November) – GSC Gurney Plaza.Since its first edition in 2000, the EUFF has brought together film enthusiasts, students, families and even people looking for their first foreign-language film experience.  Spanning animation, drama, romance, comedy, adventure, family films and documentaries, the wide ranging programme is a testament to Europe's continued creativity and diversity and has something for everyone's tastes."Europe has never been just one, but many cultures, languages and lifestyles. Through EUFF, we celebrate our cultural diversity. We put culture at the centre of our international partnerships around the world, including with Malaysia," said H.E. Maria Castillo Fernandez, Ambassador and Head of the EU Delegation to Malaysia."We hope that these films not only entertain, inspire and teach us about European culture but also open people's eyes to how both European and Malaysian people enjoy cultural diversity," she added. From left, Mr Matthias Vanheusden (Charge d’Affaires a.i, Embassy of Belgium to Malaysia), H.E. Mr Kreso Glavac (Ambassador of Croatia to Malaysia), H.E. Mr Frederic Laplanche (Ambassador of France to Malaysia), H.E. Maria Castillo Fernandez (Ambassador, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia), H.E. Mrs Gunn Jorid Roset (Ambassador of Norway to Malaysia), Mr Maciej Tumulec (Charge d’Affaires a.i, Embassy of Poland to Malaysia)The 19 award-winning films this year come from 15 European countries. The festival line-up also features films from non-European Union countries Switzerland and Norway. Most of the films are collaborations or joint-productions between European countries and many are courtesy of a project by the European Commission managed by a Consortium formed by Goethe-Institut (lead), Institut Français and Cineuropa, the portal for the promotion of the European cinema. These films bring to life the fact that Europe, just like Malaysia, is united in our diversity and highlight that story-telling and art have no barriers across cultures and countries.This year, Romania's inspirational feature film, Beside Me, will open the film festival with a heart-breaking story that explores the idea of human connectivity. Directed by the first Romanian disabled filmmaker, Tedy Necula, Beside Me is a telling reminder that we are all strangers until something brings us together. It is a story about empathy, self-awareness and tolerance, messages that are relevant today. Les Invisibles, the film screened at the press conference, is a comedy about a group of social workers who do everything in their power to help the homeless women within their shelter reintegrate into society and is an example of Europe’s commitment to social justice, Many of the main characters are played by former homeless women who are not professional actors. The director, Louis-Julien Petit, spent a year volunteering in women’s homeless shelters in Grenoble and Paris, saying he wanted to get the tone of the film right. Six films –– Lada Kamenski (Croatia), Winter Flies (Czech Republic), Ailo's Journey (Finland), The Romantic Exiles (Spain), Don't Stop Me Now (Italy), and As Needed (Italy) –– will be screened for free at all participating cinemas. Coupons for the free screenings can be downloaded or screenshot from  www.euff.com.my and redeemed at the participating GSC ticketing counters on a first-come, first-served basis.The 20th European Union Film Festival is organised by the Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia, in collaboration with the embassies and cultural institutions of 13 European Union Member States, and Norway and Switzerland.The Film Festival is also supported by local partner organisations Golden Screen Cinemas Sdn. Bhd. Golden Screen Cinemas International Screens, GSC Movies and CinemaOnline.EUFF tickets are sold at MYR9 (normal seats). Tickets for GSC International Screens title Les Invisibles (France) are sold at prevailing GSC prices. Tickets can be purchased via GSC E-payment at www.gsc.com.my, GSC Mobile Apps or at participating GSC outlets. For movie details, screening schedules and more information on the European Union Film Festival, visit www.euff.com.my or www.gsc.com.myEUFF tickets sales start from 10th October.From left, Mr Devinder Singh (Marketing Director of Cinema Online), Mr Matthias Vanheusden (Charge d’Affaires a.i, Embassy of Belgium to Malaysia), Mr Maciej Tumulec (Charge d’Affaires a.i, Embassy of Poland to Malaysia), Mrs Silvia Marrara (Deputy Head of Mission, Embassy of Italy to Malaysia), H.E. Mr Frederic Laplanche (Ambassador of France to Malaysia), H.E. Mr Kreso Glavac (Ambassador of Croatia to Malaysia), H.E. Maria Castillo Fernandez (Ambassador, Head of the Delegation of the European Union to Malaysia), Mr Tung Yow Kong (General Manager, GSC Movies), H.E. Mrs Gunn Jorid Roset (Ambassador of Norway to Malaysia).

DELIVERING UNPARALLELED MOVIE EXPERIENCES

GSC to rebrand Signature and announces partnership with GETHAGolden Screen Cinemas (GSC), Malaysia’s leading cinema exhibitor, today announced a partnership with GETHA, the nation’s notable manufacturer of 100% natural latex foam lifestyle products. Through this partnership, GSC revealed its plans to rebrand its boutique cinema offering, GSC Signature, to a new, ultra-luxe offering – Aurum Theatre. As part of the affiliation, Aurum Theatre will include co-branded halls with GETHA, featuring exclusively-designed suite-styled seating with luxury recliners that are designed to deliver a more relaxed and opulent movie experience.The especially co-branded halls with GETHA will be known as the GETHA Lux Suites, which will be the platinum standard in extravagant cinema experiences. GETHA Lux Suites will be located at both The Gardens Mall in Kuala Lumpur, and at The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey in Johor Bahru with two and three halls respectively. As the next evolution of GSC’s premier boutique cinema, Aurum Theatre is designed to deliver an unparalleled cinema experience like no other, and aims to transform movie-going into an unforgettable experience with true style and class. “We’re proud to announce our collaboration with GETHA to build the country’s first-ever luxury cinema suites for our new boutique cinema – Aurum Theatre. For the last 13 years, GSC Signature has always been at the forefront of luxury cinema, delivering unparalleled cinema experiences, and as GSC continues to innovate as a brand, it is only natural that we continue to drive new, luxurious, and prestigious experiences for cinema-goers in Malaysia,” said Ms. Koh Mei Lee, Chief Executive Officer, Golden Screen Cinemas. Ms. Koh Mei Lee, CEO of GSC giving her welcome speech and brief introduction to the brand-new GETHA Lux Suites, which will be available exclusively at Aurum Theatre.  “This partnership with GETHA will enable us just to do that, and we believe our customers will truly appreciate the high-quality latex products and comfort that GETHA is well-known for. These luxury recliners, combined with our personalized butler service, fine food and drink, and top-of-the-range cinematic technology will make every visit to our cinemas a lavish experience that will be positively memorable no matter the occasion,” she added.  “As GETHA celebrates our 50th anniversary, we continue to endeavour onto new concepts of luxury and innovation that can be catered to all Malaysians. This has been made possible with our collaboration with GSC in creating the GETHA Lux Suites; an ultra-luxurious cinematic experience with the comfort of Malaysia’s national treasure: 100% natural latex. It is important to us to provide a comfortable and supportive experience, which not only complements but elevates the movie experience,” said Ms. Melissa Tan, Chief Executive Officer, GETHA. “We are proud of our partnership with GSC, Malaysia’s leading cinema, as it exemplifies the First Class experience that Malaysian hospitality has to offer.”Ms. Melissa Tan, CEO of GETHA delivering her speech on GETHA’s collaboration with GSC, which will be a first for Malaysian cinema.The GETHA Lux Suites were specially designed by Italian architect, Marco Fumagalli. Known for his innovative designs, Fumagalli projects surpass traditional limits for extra added value. In addition, the Aurum Theatres will also feature other ultra-luxe halls with private cabins and thematic theatres, all of which come with bespoke service and contemporary dining. Aurum Theatre will also feature – for the first time – a standalone gastrobar that will give movie-goers a place to feast and while the time away before their movie.For more news on Aurum Theatre, follow GSCinemas on Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram or visit the website at www.gsc.com.my for more updates.

KARTEL RECORDS JOIN FORCES WITH UNIVERSAL MUSIC MALAYSIA TO FORM DEF JAM MALAYSIA & DEF JAM SINGAPORE

Hip-hop in South-East Asia is about to enter the next frontier. On 17 September, Adam Granite, Universal Music Group’s (UMG) Executive Vice President, Market Development, formally announced that legendary Malaysian hip-hop label Kartel Records and Universal Music Sdn Bhd have locked arms to form a new entity: Def Jam Malaysia and Def Jam Singapore. Kartel Records is home to some of the most esteemed and prolific artists in the ecosystem of South-East Asian music. To have the legacy of artists such as Joe Flizzow, arguably the most important name in the tapestry of regional hip-hop, combined with the panoramic reach and resources of UMG, as well as the storied lineage of Def Jam Recordings, marks a new era for the scene and culture not just in Malaysia and Singapore, but for the region as a whole.Ensuring the credibility and integrity of the newly incepted Def Jam Malaysia and Def Jam Singapore, its organisational structure will see the Kartel vanguard taking up key regional leadership roles. The new appointments are as follows: Joe Flizzow as Managing Director, Def Jam South-East Asia; David Tee as Vice President, A&R and Commercial Def Jam South-East Asia and Yaniz Merican as Vice President, Talent Management & Marketing Def Jam South-East Asia. This managerial upper echelon also warmly welcomes Tang Eu-Jin as Manager, Talent Management & Marketing. He will steer Def Jam Malaysia as it recruits new talent into the fold, while aiding in the continued ascent of its existing artists.Already, Def Jam Malaysia and Def Jam Singapore has a spectrum-blasting array of talent in its inaugural stable: Joe Flizzow, SonaOne, AbubakarXLI, Caprice & the Badboii collective from Malaysia and ALIF, Fariz Jabba and Yung Raja from Singapore. And this musical firepower will only expand over time.Alif & SonaOneYung RajaAbubakarXLIJoe FlizzowFariz Jabba Caprice South-East Asian hip-hop is not an overnight phenomenon. It’s the sum total of all the struggles its artists have had to overcome and all the accolades they’ve amassed to validate the craft. The creation of Def Jam Malaysia and Def Jam Singapore is a powerful acknowledgment of that. As Joe Flizzow says, “For the last 20 years, a lot of sweat, blood and tears have gone into building what we can now call the ASEAN hip-hop industry. Def Jam South-East Asia represents the next chapter in my illustrious career and I am truly blessed to be part of this brand that has contributed so much and helped shaped the culture. It is time for South-East Asian hip-hop to be heard all over the world. It's time to create history”.

THE NORTH FACE: The Classic ICON Collection Reintroduced

Inspired by Mountains, Dressed for StreetsEver since its establishment in 1966, The North Face has been devoted to bringing the best apparel and gear to athletes and explorers — offering full and best protection for all types of outdoor adventures. Since the 1980s, the ICON collection was created to serve the needs of expeditions in the harshest regions of the world. Today, these products and styles still boast utmost technical functionality but have been adopted by top trendsetters, who have helped make them much-loved icons of American street culture.To celebrate the heritage of TNF’s ICON collection, Malaysia has released the reintroduced styles of the: 1990 Mountain Jacket, 1996 Retro Nuptse Jacket, 1995 Retro Denali Jacket and 1978 Base Camp Duffel on 13 September 2019 — and hopes to reach out to all urban adventurers who can explore wherever and whenever they want, through music, art and culture.1990 MOUNTAIN JACKET GTX II From mountain summits to the city streets, the reintroduced 1990 Mountain Jacket is an enhanced replica of our original version from 1990. Bold, iconic blocking in red, yellow and blue are now a distinct visual identity that has become popular among today’s street-fashion lovers.First introduced as part of an alpine system to protect climbers and mountaineers from extreme elements, the Mountain Jacket has become a standard for durable protective outerwear. This heavy-duty veteran is incredibly weatherproof and has been tested by our athletes in many hostile environments over the years, including Himalayan and polar expeditions.This retro-styled jacket is made of waterproof materials and mixed with silk taffeta and brushed tricot drop-lining to achieve a combined performance of breathability and warmth. The VISLON zipper belt is a double-layer windbreaker with snap closure, providing windproof support for outdoor activities.1995 RETRO DENALI JACKETSince it was first introduced in 1988, as a zip-in fleece to the Mountain Jacket, worn by pioneers Todd Skinner and Paul Piana on their first free ascent of the Salathé Wall in Yosemite, the Denali Jacket completely revolutionized technical fleece. Perhaps no single piece of apparel represents authentic outdoor culture more completely than the Denali. Its iconic blocking and bold styling have since made it one of the most recognizable and coveted fleece jackets ever. Since the 2000s, the Denali has been adopted as the campus uniform across America.Today, the 1995 Retro Denali Jacket follows the original iconic blocking and color designs, with woven overlays on the collar, chest and back of yoke and sleeves; and is compatible with the Mountain Jacket. The fleece fabric and the underarm gussets with pit-zip venting help to resist wind while maximizing breathability. With the VISLON® center front and hand-pocket zips, two secure-zip chest pockets and the woven hem with adjustable bungee cinch, outdoor trips and daily adventures are both comfortable and carefree.1996 RETRO NUPTSE JACKETSince it was first introduced in 1992, the Nuptse Jacket quickly became a part of every expedition around the world. Together with devoted outdoor travelers, the Nuptse Jacket witnessed some of the most challenging routes to be discovered and explored.In the golden age of the 1990s, New York’s booming street culture had become a new source of inspiration for the Nuptse Jacket. The excellent thermal performance and retro style was widely loved by trendsetters, while the hip-hop community made it a style statement.Today, built for mountain- and city-life to keep you warm and dry when it gets cold and wet, the Nuptse Jacket’s signatures include its boxy silhouette, original shiny ripstop fabric, iconic oversized panels, stowable hood and 700- fill goose down insulation.1978 BASE CAMP DUFFELThe legendary Base Camp Duffel was originally designed in 1978 as hardwearing, soft luggage crafted from vinyl laminated fabric. It was equipped to be hauled by porters, yaks and camels to every region of the world.With its iconic handles introduced in 1989 and its classic D-zip opening added in 1996, this Duffel easily became cemented on every expedition checklist.Today, the 1978 Base Camp Duffel is made from wear-resistant ballistic nylon. The bag’s 50-litre-volume body is equipped with improved detachable, adjustable, alpine-cut shoulder straps and a thick carry-bag handle, while a more ergonomic design minimizes contortions. The side-zip pockets are designed to store handy belongings such as a mobile phone and wallet; while the D-zip opening has a weather-resistant zipper flap; and the end-cap zippered compartment can store wet clothes, dirty shoes or extra gear without sacrificing volume.The classic ICON collection is exclusively available in :1. The North Face Sunway Pyramid - F1.87, Sunway Pyramid, No 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Sunway City, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.2. The North Face Gardens Mall - T-221, 3rd Floor, The Gardens, Midvalley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.The North Face Boutique Shop at Sunway Pyramid. 

霹雳州旅游局邀请Michael Wong光良担任霹雳州旅游大使

出生于马来西亚霹雳怡保的大马歌手光良,1995年出道,凭着《掌心》红遍马来西亚。之后到台湾发展,成为广为人知的马来西亚歌手,他创作的许多脍炙人口歌曲如《第一次》、《约定》、《勇气》等在华人的世界里广为流传,其中传唱度最高的莫过于2005 年推出的《童话》在亚洲各地,包括中国大陆,香港,台湾甚至韩国,日本等地牵起一股热潮。在各大KTV 有极高的点唱率,并获奖无数。至今,童话被改编翻唱的次数高达10 几个语言,其中包括马来语、粤语、缅甸文,泰文,韩文,日文、越南语、束埔寨文等。光良曾两度获委任【马来西亚旅游大使】,一任【马来西亚医疗旅游大使】,并且荣获马来西亚《十大杰出青年文化成就荣誉奖》成为首位获奖的华裔男艺人。2019年光良获霹雳州旅游局邀请担任霹雳州旅游大使,实现他一直以来想要为家乡旅游推广尽一份力的心愿。凭着广大的海外粉丝的影响力,这次露雳州旅游局主攻东亚国家,如中国、香港、台湾、日本和韩国的游客市场。并且配合海岛、探险、美食和文化遗产的4大旅游主题,以露房州人的视角,向全世界游客介绍家乡。他也将分享他和露雳州的故事,发布一份有关其成长故事的旅游手册,“从怡保出发--光良带你走一遍回忆里的风景。即日起到露雳旅游的游客,可以寻找 10 个光良特别介绍的景点,每一个景点都设有二维码,扫描之后,你就可以听到光良亲声讲解这个地方的典故,让你在光良的声音中,深入了解这一个美丽的州属。除了光良的声音介绍之外,扫描二维码也可以看到光良小时候在怡保的生活照片。这10个景点包括:1. 怡保市政厅礼堂 Ipoh Town Hall2. 怡保火车站 Ipoh Railway Station3. 历史锡矿 Tin Mining History4. 三德华小&三德华中 Sam Tet Primary & Secondary School5. 怡保圣米高天主教堂 St. Michael' s Church6. 凯莉古堡 Kellie' s Castle7. 怡保端姑沙拉游泳馆&体育馆美食中心 Pusat Akuatik Tuanku Zara & Medan Selera Stadium8. 怡保旧街场 Ipoh Old Town9. 霹雳洞Perak Cave Temple10. 万里望升旗山 Kledang Hill, Menglembu根据2018年的数据,前来马來西亚观光的外国游客中,新加坡,印尼和中国,是游客人数排名前三的国家,.占 134 万名人次。而霹雳州在过去 4年皆是是全国最多国内游客到来的州属。但是除了本地的游客,州政府也希望可以吸引更多的外国游客到露雳州旅行。为了拓展霹雳州的旅游事业,州政府在近年来不断的改进市内的旅游设施;美化各个旅游景点,期盼获得更多的海外游客注意,把霹雳列入旅游行程的一环。直飞怡保航线为了让更多游客轻易的抵达怡保,州政府计划未来將有更多国际航空开启露州怡保的航线。除了2018 年就已有的航班包括怡保直飞新山和怡保直飞新加坡之外,今年5月也增设了新航班,从怡保直飞广州、怡保直飞梳邦,以及梳邦飞邦喀岛等。霹州政府也积极的向亚航建议增加怡保直飞新山和新加坡航线的次数。从原先的1星期3 趟航班增至每日一趟。同时也招揽更多的国际航空,不论是直飞或包机方式,希望藉此开启怡保至国际的航线。霹雳观光旅游巴士2019 年3月,怡保启动观光旅游巴士(Hop on Hop off Bus)的服务。继吉隆坡和槟城之后,怡保是第三个启动观光旅游巴士的地方。开始至今都获得不俗的反应。相较于其他城市的观光巴士,怡保的巴士票价略微便宜,所以吸引很多的游客利用观光巴士游怡保市区。霹雳观光旅游巴士站和附近景点1. 九洞巴士总站(MAPS、MYDIN、美露卡苏丽娜)2. MAPS 动画影城(MAPS、MYDIN、美露卡苏丽娜)3. 怡保高庭(怡保火车站、怡保市礼堂、毕治大钟楼、拿督沙義美食中心)4. 小印度(小印度广场、南香白咖啡、近打组屋、旧街场 Nasi Kandar )5. 怡保旧街场(二奶巷、22hale street 历史馆、闲真别墅、光兴艺术坊、近打河畔、怡保大草场、WOW 商店、怡保旅游资讯中心)6.怡保苏丹依德利斯沙路马电讯公司 ( 22 hale street 历史馆、近打河畔、益丰购物中心、怡保时光隧道、观音庙、圣米高中学)7. 波士打路(新街场夜市、刘一清街、点心街、八角大厦、拿督达威尔阿查小食中心)8. 怡保百利广场 / 唯裕酒店(唯裕酒店、怡保百利广场、怡保SOHO、舜苑酒店、怡保会展中心、圣米高教堂、怡保市政厅、怡保吉灵当商业中心)9. 新街场夜市( 八角大厦、土产店、新街场夜市、怡保中央公市、 警察局)10. 八角大厦(八角大厦、土产店、糖水街、新街场夜市、警察局)11. 大华(大华、休罗街后巷壁画、邦里玛清真寺)12. 近打邦里玛清真寺(邦里玛清真寺、近打河畔、人民公园、坝罗古庙、后巷壁画)州政府目前正探讨第二阶段,计划路线将涵盖迷失公园,务边,凯莉古堡,椰克洞等景点。霹雳(Perak) 在马来西亚语即为銀,据说当年这里被发现有锡矿,但却误以为是银,后来虽辦认是锡,但{露雳}这州名却依旧保留至今。露雳州首府是怡保 (Ipoh).英殖民时期以市内繁荣的锡矿开采业著名。十九世纪马来亚锡矿业迈入鼎期,霹雳近打谷因蕴藏大量锡矿而成为人们向往的“淘金”地,也让许多南来的华工和来自西方的商家一跃成为富豪。锡说怡保(Tin Mining Story Trail)4月正式开跑的“锡说怡保”(Tin Mining Story Trail)免费导览,就是一个让你沉浸在霹雳昔日风光的最好方式。中英文语导览服务,步行路线为时2小时,负责的导游会向游客叙述旧街场范围内所有与锡矿业有关的建筑及事迹,让游客体验一趟深度旅游。锡矿业曾是露房州经济来源最重要的一环,所以为了让更多人了解怡保的“锡”日风光,州政府把叙说怡保锡矿业历史的重任交给导游,以生动的故事带出锡矿业的特色。“锡说怡保”计划也希望可以吸引中国游客尖注,因为怡保和金宝一带的锡矿开采.让霹雳州与近代中国有着千丝万缕的历史渊源,借着中华文化,把马来西亚和中国牵引在一起,吸引更多中国游客到霹雳,探索霹雳南洋风光。创艺 (Pride of Perak)霹雳政府全力推广露雳文化和艺术。在多个地方建设文创园区,包括1月份推展的异同创艺霹雳市集(Sama Sama Pop Bazzar)和庆祝8月国庆的异同喧哗 (Sama Sama Riuh)以及异同国庆(Sama Sayangi Malaysiaku )结合马来西亚 3大民族的艺术特色,文化表演,手工创作市集,拉近国民尖系,团结一致。霹州政府其实都有长期在力各种'Sama Sama'的活动,鼓励州内的文创青年出来表现和表演,将霹雳的人文,事务,食物,特色包装起来,成为独一无二的霹雳州品牌,趁此机会推广给大众认识。为了迎接 2020 年大马旅游年,希望霹雳州文化及艺术局能够成为州内城市及郊外文化艺术专才的一个枢纽,让他们能够在这个平台上展现才华,作为其中一个吸引游客前来旅游的卖点。露雳州除了拥有深厚的中华文化,也拥有很多优势,地质公园,海岛,美食,异族文化体验,原始森林,应有尽有。每一地区皆有各自独特的美景及歷史,混合了旧式的英国及马来和中国建筑风格的宅邸、殖民建筑、古老的石灰岩洞穴、庙宇及凉爽的山岳如麦士威尔山(太平山)等。露靂州位於西海岸,因此,邻近的岸外有著许多的小岛;最靠近的邦咯岛,是最吸引游客的岛屿。其悠閒的生活步调及别緻的海滩让人流连忘返。更多的霹雳旅游详情可以在各个社交媒体查询:霹雳旅游局FB - https://www.facebook.com/TourismPerakMalaysia/IG-https://www.instagram.com/tourismperak/Weibo-https://www.weibo.com/tourismperak微信公众号也将在近期内公布。

World leader in music-based entertainment announces the arrival of Def Jam South East Asia, Astralwerks Asia, Ingrooves & Spinnup for the region

UNIVERSAL MUSIC GROUP ANNOUNCES STRATEGIC EXPANSION AND KEY LABEL LAUNCHES WITHIN SOUTH EAST ASIA TO BOOST FOCUS ON DOMESTIC AND LOCAL LANGUAGE ARTISTSUniversal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music based- entertainment, today announced a significant expansion of its recorded music operations across South East Asia (UMG SEA) with the launch of two new flagship label divisions - Def Jam South East Asia, to focus on the vibrant hip-hop scene within the region, and Astralwerks Asia, a modern, artist- first label with a true focus on nurturing talent within Asia across the electronic genre and beyond.Six of the biggest rappers from around the region were also announced as the inaugural first signings to Def Jam South East Asia. The six include;  Joe Flizzow (Malaysia), Daboyway (Thailand), Yung Raja (Singapore), Fariz Jabba (Singapore),ALIF (Singapore) & A.Nayaka (Indonesia). In addition, UMG SEA has announced plans to extend its focus and commitment to local language and domestic repertoire in order to provide music fans with the best music experience throughout the region. UMG SEA announced the launch of Ingrooves and Spinnup in the region to extend the range of marketing and distribution services that UMG offers to support independent artists, labels and talent throughout the region.These announcements coincided with the official opening of UMG’s new regional headquarters for South East Asia, in the heart of Singapore’s vibrant arts and heritage district, and were revealed during a keynote speech today by Adam Granite, Universal Music Group’s Executive Vice-President of Market Development, at the All That Matters ’19 conference in Singapore.Granite’s speech focused on the commitment and investment by UMG into the long-term development and transformation of the region - one that reaches almost 700 million people and where music is increasingly driven by a young, social and mobile-driven audience. An audience that will only continue to grow as better data affordability, connectivity and smartphone access continues to improve.Granite’s keynote also featured an appearance by Calvin Wong, CEO, Universal Music South East Asia & SVP, Asia, who announced the opening of a new dedicated Universal Music office in Vietnamlater this year, before introducing Toby Andrews, GM at Astralwerks, who spoke about the opportunities that artists from within the region now have to reach new audiences around the globe, and his ambitions for building the Astralwerks roster and brand within Asia.Granite was additionally joined on stage by Ingrooves CEO, Bob Roback and Nina Usher, GM, Spinnup, to launch both services in the region and to discuss the impact and opportunities that their data-driven distribution and marketing platforms can create to help independent artists and labels from the region achieve further success within the wider Universal Music Group family. Speaking at the event Roback announced that Ingrooves would be expanding its operations within the region and launching in several new markets in the coming months.To celebrate the launch of Def Jam South East Asia, Granite was lastly joined on stage by Joe Flizzow (Malaysia), Daboyway (Thailand), Yung Raja (Singapore), Fariz Jabba (Singapore), ALIF (Singapore) & A.Nayaka (Indonesia), six of the biggest rappers from the region, who were announced as the inaugural signings to Def Jam South East Asia. They performed an unannounced freestyle cypher together to close the event.In making the announcement, Granite said, “It is an honor to be here in Singapore, alongside CalvinWong, our CEO for South East Asia and with many of our senior-executives from around the world,to celebrate this strategic expansion of UMG’s operations across the region, which serves as a markof commitment and respect for both the music culture in the region, and our belief in its future.”Calvin Wong, CEO, Universal Music South East Asia & SVP, Asia said, “This expansion showcases the importance of South East Asia in terms of musical talent and future business opportunities. Music is more accessible than ever before, and we firmly believe there is the potential for regional and global breakthrough for our artists in the future.”UMG is accelerating its focus on growing the entire music ecosystem throughout South East Asia including recorded music, music publishing, production, live events, brand partnerships andmerchandising efforts. This significant expansion of UMG’s A&R, commercial and marketing capabilities will provide domestic artists unique access to UMG’s global infrastructure and networkaround the world, as well as ensure UMG’s international repertoire reaches audiences throughout the region.About Universal Music GroupUniversal Music Group (UMG) is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content in more than 60 countries. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. Universal Music Group is a Vivendi company. Find out more at: http://www.universalmusic.comAbout Astralwerks:Established in New York City and now finding its new home in the historic Capitol Records Tower in Los Angeles, Astralwerks, the #1 electronic music label in America, was the brainchild of staffers at Caroline Records who saw an opportunity for a label focused on the emerging electronic and ambient scene. Having reached a milestone of 25 years, Astralwerks has quickly become a modern, artist-first label with a true focus on nurturing talent across the electronic genre and beyond. Acting with a scalable, independent and global thinking mentality with the capability to tap into the resources of a major label, has allowed Astralwerks to retain and sign artists such as ILLENIUM, JonasBlue, Alison Wonderland, EDEN, EVAN GIIA, Willaris K, as well as the global hit “Happier” withMarshmello & Bastille. As a testament to this pioneering approach, Astralwerks has amassed 30 GRAMMY® nominations, taken home six GRAMMY Awards and had historic releases from the likes of The Chemical Brothers, Swedish House Mafia, Halsey, Porter Robinson, Phoenix, Eric Prydz, Fatboy Slim and many more.About IngroovesIngrooves was founded in 2002 and is a leading global music marketing and distribution company. We provide labels and artists with a global team of experts and a powerful technology framework,giving them transparent distribution tools and marketing solutions to maximize revenue in today’sdynamic music marketplace. By embracing data science and continually updating its offerings, Ingrooves is redefining the modern music company.https://www.ingrooves.com/About SpinnupSpinnup is a global digital music distribution service dedicated to independent artists. The Universal Music Group owned distributer provides independent and DIY artists a platform to release theirtracks on the world’s leading music platforms. A&Rs at UMG’s iconic labels actively discover and signartists via the platform, over 60 artists have been signed to date, with several having reached multi- platinum status. https://spinnup.com

UMG Opens Regional Headquarters For SEA In Singapore

Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-entertainment, today officially opened its regional headquarters for South East Asia in the heart of Singapore’s vibrant arts and heritage district, with a ceremony attended by members of UMG’s senior executive team.The UMG office, situated in the Odeon Towers building, will operate as a central regional headquarters, providing support for UMG’s operations in Malaysia, Indonesia, Indochina, Thailand, the Philippines and Singapore, under the leadership of Calvin Wong, CEO, Universal Music South East Asia & SVP, Asia.To mark the opening, Adam Granite, EVP, Market Development, Universal Music Group said, “It is an honor to be here in Singapore, alongside Calvin Wong, our CEO for South East Asia and with many of our senior-executives from around the world, to celebrate this strategic expansion of UMG’s operations across the region.”Calvin Wong, CEO, Universal Music South East Asia & SVP, Asia said, “This office opening in Singapore showcases the importance of South East Asia in terms of musical talent and future business opportunities. Music is more accessible than ever before, and we firmly believe there is the potential for regional and global breakthrough for our artists in the future.”