The Daily MAG Show


Coming back fresh from the pandemic, MAG returns, bringing new life into her show on The DAILY MAG Show. With a new time slot, get ready for casual conversations from food to entertainment, love, women, business and passion, all rolled into one. With quick nuggets and bites along the way, rest assure that MAG will leave you entertained as you hit the desk at work.

Keeping things real, live and relatable pretty much sums up The DAILY MAG Show. The Daily MAG show comes to you LIVE, Mondays through to Thursdays from 10am to noon only on AFO Radio!


MAG

A seasoned announcer with close to 20 years of experience, MAG is your down to earth host that can keep you entertained all day.

A versatile talent with the passion to deliver only the best on-air and in-person, MAG is able to hold a conversation on-air that will keep you hooked all through. Be it music based shows to serious talk interviews and live coverages, MAG has done it all and will always be ready to rock and roll, on call!

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Tea Time with MAG with Agilan "Alligator" Thani

While you complete your tasks while working from home, allow MAG to entertain you and keep you updated on some interesting initiatives that are happening in our backyard. Tea Time with MAG hopes to keep information light hearted and fun during your tea-break. Watch or just listen and if you have questions, you are more than welcomed to forward them during the show. On Thursday, join MAG as she sits down with One Championship Athlete, Agilan "Alligator" Thani and speaks to him about life during the MCO. Agilan also shares his current project which is Personal Training via video conferencing and 1 to 1 sessions. All these hatched out during the MCO period and Agilan is determined to help those looking to create a better, healthier lifestyle for themselves. Besides that, Agilan also shares some simple exercises that we can all do from home and also will be giving out 2 sessions of video conferencing PT to 2 lucky winners. The steps are as follows: WIN an Online Fitness session with One Championship Fighter, Agilan "Alligator" Thani  by following these steps: 1. Like AFO Radio and Agilan "Alligator" Thani on FB 2. Share this video 3. In the caption, tell us why you want to train with Agilan Thani 4. Set your post to public so that we can see it and finally do this by the 21st May 2020.2 Lucky Winners will be selected to experience the online training with Agilan Thani and It could be you! Good Luck! *T&C Apply * Winners will be notify via email.So remember to tune in, 4pm, 14th May only on facebook.com/aforadio 

Women Empowerment with the Queens of Queens of Asia Comedy on AFO LIVE

In conjunction with International Women’s Month in March, Malaysia will see the coming together of Asia’s 4 biggest female comedians in a stand-up comedy showcase like never before! Putting the “POWER” in empowerment, Queens of Asia Comedy Special will see each of these ladies bringing their unique comedy stylings to Kuala Lumpur for a one-night only extravaganza of hilarity and debauchery!On Friday, MAG speaks to the women from the first-ever Queens of Asia Comedy Special about women empowerment. Come tune in and listen to the legendary Malaysian queen of comedy, Joanne Kam, Japanese comedian and youtube sensation, Yumi Nagashima, Singapore’s finest Sharul Channa, and one of India’s no 1 female comic, Aditi Mittal. JOANNE KAM POH POH (MALAYSIA)Armed with a distinct style of acid tongue humour, Joanne’s risque material covers everything from sexual misadventure to awkward encounters with rock climbing walls. With close to 30 years of experience in the business, Joanne commands the stage with “the moxie of someone who eternally skulling Red Bulls”.YUMI NAGASHIMA (JAPAN)From Japan by way of Vancouver, Yumi Nagashima’s sassy stage presence and unique worldview has taken the North American comedy scene by storm! A mainstay in the Vancouver comedy circuit, Yumi was featured in Just for Laughs North West and was a finalist in the 2016 & 2017Yuk Off Comedy Competition. Besides her work in comedy, Yumi also has numerous acting credits to her name, most notably HBO’s The Man in the High Castle.Singapore’s only full-time female comedian joins the show with her uproarious brand of acid-tongued humour, bound to leave audiences in stitches and begging for more. Born in India, Sharul’s family moved to Singapore when she was a baby. Armed with a diploma in acting and a Bachelor’s degree in communications, the tides turned for Sharul in 2016 when she was the first Singaporean woman to be chosen for the prestigious Melbourne International Comedy Festival, which led to a sold-out tour across Australia and Asia.ADITI MITTAL (INDIA)A comedian, writer, and actor, Aditi Mittal claims to barely manage these roles with competence, but that hasn’t stopped her from taking the global comedy circuit by storm, from appearances at comedy festival’s across the world to most notably, one Netflix special titled Things They Wouldn’t Let Me Say. Rated by The Times of India as one of India’s top 10 stand-up comedians, Aditi is a comedic force to be reckoned with, having been featured on CNN-IBN, the BBC, and Bollywood OMG.Also, don't forget, these women take the stage on the 13th of March 2020 at HGH Convention Centre, Sentul from 8.30pm. 

Speak Up for Patient Safety(SUFPS) Programme With Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Group on AFO LIVE

This year the World Health Organizatiom (WHO) declared September 17, 2019 as the first World Patient Safety Day as it deems it a global health priority. In line with that, the Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Group followed suit and became the first hospital in Malaysia to lead the way with a patient safety framework for safeguarding patients.They launched their Speak Up for Patient Safety(SUFPS) programme across all its portfolio of healthcare assets in Malaysia which includes Subang Jaya Medical Centre, ParkCity Medical Centre, Ara Damansara Medical Centre and Ramsay Sime Darby Healthcare College to strengthen its reporting culture and help safeguard patients.The Speak Up for Patient Safety(SUFPS) programme empowers and encourages employees to speak up in the moment they see any colleagues, including senior colleagues who they believe is exhibiting behaviour that may put a patient at risk and promotes professional accountability which includes a confidential reporting avenue about unsafe behaviour without fear of reprisal.As such, on Monday, MAG speaks to Erin Lloyd, the Group Head of Nursing, Quality & Risk Management of Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care Group to find out more about their Speak Up For Patient Safety (SUFPS) programme.Facts: According to WHO, globally, 134 million adverse events occur each year due to unsafe care in hospitals in low- and middle-income countries, contributing to 2.6 million deaths annually; 15%of hospital expenses can be attributed to treating patient safety failures in OECD (Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries); 4 out of 10 patients are harmed in the primary and ambulatory settings; up to 80% of harm in these settings can be avoided. WHO further adds that investments in reducing patient harm can lead to significant financial savings, better patient outcomes and data suggests that it can reduce the burden of harm by 15%.

[Alexandros] Sleepless in KL on AFO LIVE

In 2001 [Alexandros] was formed by vocalist Yoohei Kawakami and bassist Hiroyuki Isobe. Being brought up in Syria, Yoohei speaks fluent English with unique Middle Eastern accent. He sings both in English and Japanese, not only aggressive rock numbers but sweet and mellow tunes he create. Hiroyuki, spending most of his childhood in the US contributes to the band‘s sound that stands out from the other Japanese local bands. These two young talents got together to form what is to become one of the most original bands to emerge from the land of the rising sun. Guitarist Masaki Shirai joined the group in 2007. Satoyasu Shomura who had occasionally supported the band became the official drummer in 2010.[Alexandros] has released 4 albums to date and following those releases, all album tours have been completely SOLD OUT. Even as an indie band, they have already scored top 10 single and album on Japanese Oricon chart.The band has supported various big names from abroad such as MUSE, Primal Scream, KASABIAN, etc. on their Japan tours. They are actively performing abroad by participating in big international festivals like SXSW in the US and THE GREAT ESCAPE in the UK as well as booking headlining shows in Taiwan. Their field has always been beyond Japan.With their new partnership deal with Universal Music, [Alexandros] kicks off 2015 with a release of a double A-side single “Wataridori / Dracula La” on Mar. 18th including tie-in singles for a movie and a drama. The band released 5th album "ALXD" on June 17th and another show at Nippon Budokan in July is confirmed followed by a nationwide album tour in fall.This 4 piece band, [Alexandros], is one of the hottest rock bands in the current Japanese music scene.Every year the band gets involved in music festivals around the world, and besides that they also tour to meet and bring the fans their music. This year, the band heads to Asia for their Sleepless in Asia tour... and will be in Kuala Lumpur this Friday, 19th July. On Friday, MAG sits with the guys to find out more details about the band, [Alexandros]! So tune in LIVE! 

11th Latin American Festival on AFO LIVE

Latin America meets MalaysiaLatin America gets closer to Malaysia for eleven years in a row, with music, gastronomy, dances and handicrafts from Argentina, Brazil, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico and Peru, to be displayed at BBPark, Jalan Bukit Bintang, on Sunday 30th June, from 11am to 6pm.The celebration is organized by seven embassies of the Group of Latin America and Caribbean Countries (GRULAC) in Malaysia, in partnership with Plaza Low Yat, Federal Hotels International, namely The Federal Kuala Lumpur and Hotel Capitol Bukit Bintang, the Latin Women’s Association of Malaysia, and the support of Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Lumpur (DBKL), in a joint effort to promote the Latin American culture in Malaysia.The Latin American Embassy participant will display a booth with typical food and beverages, original handicrafts and tourism information. This showcase will emphasize the multi-ethnic and cultural diversity of the Latin American region. The event is further celebrated with great performances of different Latin rhythms and dances from the other countries, along with multi-colored costumes.Other activities include henna tattoo booth, face painting, and a lucky draw with attractive prizes such as two round trip flight tickets to Mexico City, courtesy of Turkish Airlines, as well as different IT gadgets; and many more for visitors to fully immerse themselves in the rich Latin American cultures at the biggest celebration in Malaysia.As a tradition, the festival will support one institution that provide assistant to a vulnerable group of the Malaysian society. We are pleased to support the Society for the Rehabilitation of the Disabled Selangor & Federal Territory that offers help to persons with disabilities to develop and achieve their maximum potential thanks to the rehabilitation, in order for the disabled to earn a living and to improve their quality of life. All the proceeds from the festival will be donated to this institution. Join MAG on Friday as she speak to His Excellency Ambassador Mauricio Gonzalez Lopez, the Ambassador of the Republic of Columbia to Malaysia about the Latin American Fiesta where the Latin American community share food, dance and culture with our Malaysian friends in Kuala Lumpur.

Andreah on AFO LIVE

Born in August 2001, music has played an everyday part in ANDREAH’s life from a very early age. Inspired by her mother and singing in the local church choir, she participated in school music events and joined her first band in Year 6, performing during graduation.ANDREAH took up piano at the age of eight, began singing lessons at ten and started to write songs with friends ‘for fun’ at thirteen.ANDREAH has travelled extensively throughout the region and spent a great deal of time in both Singapore and Manila where her father’s companies are based.ANDREAH’s music provides an insight to her life story, which the young singer/songwriter describes as a somewhat “scary” experience.  Supported The Script in Singapore, Hong Kong and Manila in April 2018.Toured the UK with RoadTrip in July 2018.Headlined  Singapore's Heartstrings concert in aid of the Children's Cancer Foundation in August and will appear at LOAF's October Gala on October 12th to help finance a school for some of Bintan, Indonesia's handicapped children.Supported Sam Smith on his SE Asian dates in Singapore on October 2nd/3rd 2018, Manila October 5th and October Bangkok 28th      Confirmed to open for 911 in KL on 21st JunePrevious Single ‘Best Friend’ - 184,000 + plays on Spotify(till date)Spotify New Music Friday / ‘Best Friend’  - 12th August 2018for Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Philippines, Hong Kong, Vietnam Taiwan & ThailandApple Music / ‘Best Friend’  ‘- Best of the Week’ 19th August 2018‘Best Friend’ had regular spins on 987FM, 938 Nov and Power 98FM

Over The Moon With Nala on AFO LIVE

Since its inception in 2008, Nala has become a recognisable homegrown brand known for its vibrant, hand-designed patterns with spins on classic Malaysian motifs. From its beginnings offering paper craft products and fabrics, the brand has evolved to include a range of apparel, fashion accessories and household furnishing.  Today, the brand has expanded its presence to France, Belgium, Italy, Switzerland, Hong Kong, Cambodia and opened 10 stores in Thailand just last month.This Christmas, Nala brings a splash of colour with its Winter 2018 ‘Over The Moon’ collection, where its signature hand-designed patterns borrow inspiration from the traditional Chinese mooncake and further enhanced with the intricacy of vintage Malaysian jewellery.Duly committed to its Malaysian heritage, the patterns – each meticulously hand-drawn by Nala founder and creative director, Lisette Scheers – pays homage to not only the country’s varied cultural backgrounds but also flaunts elements inspired by local flora, fauna and vintage motifs and the latest collection is no different. The patterns cut a striking image with their vivid shades and ornate scalloped shapes detailed with embossed reliefs and floral motifs.MAG who was at the launch of Over The Moon Collection by Nala, spoke to its founder and creative director Lisette Scheers about the brand and it's story. Tune in on Friday for the whole story and stand to win some pretty Nala goodies this Christmas as well! 

Welcome Home For The Holidays With Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf®! on AFO LIVE

This year-end, to celebrate the season of tradition and togetherness, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® (CB&TL) welcomes everyone as a guest to their home away from home, at every CB&TL store in Malaysia.Brand-new food items on the festive menu include:•Velvet Cookie Cheesecake•Raspberry Dream Log•Spice Kissed Cupcake•Snow Frost Kraffin•Exciting new cookie variants which are great as gifts too: Choc Mint Frost Cookie (melt-in-your-mouth goodness filled with chopped pecans, mint and dark chocolate), Lemon Snowflake Cookie (a zesty treat for the holidays lovingly made with lemons and cranberries) and Winter Night Cookie (crunchy, divine and truly a treat for the chocolate lover, made with dark chocolate and cocoa powder).•Grandpa’s Turkey SandwichFor beverages to warm the tummy or provide a cool relaxing vibe, enjoy the new Midnight Cookies & Cream Ice Blended® (made with dark chocolate and melt-in-your-mouth cookie bits), returning favourite Peppermint Nitro Latte (coffee steeped for 20 hours and infused with nitrogen for an ultra-silky finish with a dash of mint to brighten up one’s taste buds), Double Chocolate Peppermint series (rich chocolate and mint flavours available as an Ice Blended®, hot/iced latte or hot/iced cocoa), and Red Velvet series (deliciously pink and decadent non-coffee beverages available as an Ice Blended® or hot/iced cocoa).Besides that, CB&TL is also welcoming guests to share the festive feelings of the holidays with beautiful gift tags available at all CB&TL stores. Proceeds of the gift tags will go towards CB&TL’s Caring Cup pro-social initiatives as well as local emergency relief where needed, right here at home in Malaysia.On Monday, MAG speaks to Fiona Rodrigues, Director of Marketing & Development, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf® Malaysia about their Festive promotions. 

Penang Celebrates Christmas with Jazz at St Jo's on AFO LIVE

Embrace the yuletide spirit with internationally renowned Jazz musicians at “Penang Celebrates: Christmas with Jazz at St.Jo’s”, happening on 15 December 2018 at Gurney Paragon Mall, from 8.30pm-10.30pm.Organized by the Penang State Tourism Office and supported by Gurney Paragon Mall, the concert features two illustrious Jazz bands; “Aubrey Suwito Christmas with Friends” and “The Jeremy Monteiro Generations Band”Aubrey Suwito is an award winning pianist, songwriter, composer and producer. He has collected various awards and accolades including Anugerah Juara Lagu and Anugerah Industry Muzik, which includes the popular song “Gemilang” by Jaclyn Victor. He has worked with international artistes such as David Foster, Celo Green, Brian McKnight, Chaka Khan, Siti Nurhaliza and many more.Dubbed “Singapore’s King of Swing”; Cultural Medallion recipient Jeremy Monteiro has garnered critical acclaim all over the world, having performed and recorded with the likes of James Moody, Michael Brecker, Bobby McFerrin, Lee Ritenour, Herbie Mann, Paulinho DaCosta, Ernie Watts, Charlie Haden, Carmen Bradford, Matt Monro, Toots Thielemans and Simon & Garfunkel, to name a few.So if you're not tied up tomorrow night, head out to St Jo's Gurney Paragon Mall for a magical and dazzling night of Jazz music with family and friends.The show is FREE for all. And on Friday MAG speaks to Juwita Suwito about this amazing night that's been planned in the season of Christmas 

Stone & Grove Olive Leaf Tea on AFO LIVE

MAKERS OF THE FINEST AUSTRALIAN OLIVE LEAF TEASGrowing Olive GoodnessStone & Grove is the latest brand from Boundary Bend Wellness, a subsidiary of Boundary Bend Limited, Australia’s biggest olive farmers and owners of Australia's leading Extra Virgin Olive Oil Brand Red Island. So, you could say that they know a thing or two about olives and their goodness.Stone & Grove has a range of six brand new olive leaf tea blends. Something they’ve been working on for a while. They include a traditional Olive Leaf Tea, an Olive Leaf and Green Tea Sencha blend, Energy, Immunity, Women’s Health, and Detox - perfect for this time of year (after indulging in too much food and beverage).  This isn’t just another Instagram tea. Stone & Grove is made using fresh leaves from their estate grown olive trees in North-West Victoria, picked and handcrafted from tree to tea in 12 hours, and is specifically designed to promote general wellbeing. Now, not everyone may know what antioxidants actually do, but they can safely say that they do good, and these teas contain a lot of potent antioxidants that are anti free radicals! Stone & Grove Olive Leaf Tea was officially launched in Malaysia last week and is now available at all your major grocers together with its Olive partner, the Red Island Australian Extra Virgin Olive Oil. On Monday, MAG speaks to Andrew Burgessan, the Business Development Manager of Boundary Bend Wellness, and also an experienced olive oil taster and competition judge who is currently the Director and Vice President of the Australian Olive Association.

Simon "Spike" Dawbarn on AFO LIVE

Spike Dawbarn - UK’s foremost and biggest live show producer and promoter will be in Malaysia and at the AFO Radio studio this Friday. James "Spike" Dawbarn is an English singer and dancer. Those of you who grew up in the 90s would have remembered him from the boy band 911. Dawbarn choreographed a number of the band's dance routines. In their 5 years together, 911 scored ten UK top 10 singles. They sold over 10 million singles & 6 million albums around the world, and had a huge success in the South East Asia where their first two albums went to #1. Since 911's split in 2000, Dawbarn has made a career joining the other band members in reunion tours. He is also director of a pop academy youth programme, PopSkool where he trained many acts that appeared in Britain’s Got Talent and X Factor. In 2012, 911 reformed for the ITV2 documentary series The Big Reunion, along with other bands from their time including 5ive, B*Witched and Atomic Kitten. Besides running his company, Alstar Music, Spike continues to perform with 911 till today.Alstar Music was founded in 2015 by Simon who was wanting to put together a tour promotion company that took both established & up & coming artists to the fans across the UK & Ireland, in a safe environment where it was all about the music & the fans. In over 2 years, Alstar Music has put on more than 20 tours, with another three tours currently on sale & two more tours in the process of being finalised & announced. Dawbarn who still performs with his mates, Lee Brennan and Jimmy Constable as 911 was in Singapore last March for a concert. While he hopes to return to Malaysia to perform with 911 (the band holds Malaysia deep in their hearts as Malaysia was where they had their first #1 in SEA) – he looks forward to his trip here to Kuala Lumpur this November from 20th – 26th, looking to set up Alstar Music Asia with intention to produce live gigs and providing a platform to both signed and unsigned artists across SEA as he did in the UK. Join Spike on AFO LIVE with MAG on Friday as he talks about everything from 911 to Alstar Music LIVE on AFO Radio.com! 

Vinda Deluxe collaborates with Zunar on ‘Stay Strong Malaysia: Bersama Kita Bersihkan Tanahair Kita’ on AFO LIVE

Vinda Deluxe continues to celebrate strength in various forms with the unveiling of “Stay Strong, Malaysia: Bersama Kita Bersihkan Tanahair Kita” campaign, held in conjunction with Malaysia Day at Sunway Pyramid from 14-17 September. Working with Malaysian cartoonist Zunar, the event spotlights a first-of-its-kind largest comic artwork drawn on Vinda Deluxe tissues, reflecting the rise of a ‘new’ Malaysia and Malaysians’ strong passion for a bright future. This innovative use of tissue highlights the Extra Strong feature of Vinda Deluxe tissues.A cartoonist who has been drawing editorial cartoons for over 20 years and known among many as an advocate for truth and transparency in the country, Zunar’s original creation is hand-drawn on Vinda Deluxe tissues measuring 16 feet by eight feet, making it the nation’s largest comic art on tissue.“Malaysia is going through an unprecedented chapter in our nation’s history; we stood strong and played our part, but what comes next? We have achieved a ‘new’ Malaysia but it’s now time for Malaysians to look deep inside and think about what else needs to be done. My artwork reflects the urgent need for us to tackle the root of our problems, cutting them off if necessary, so that we can grow new shoots that are strong and positive. I hope this campaign serves as an inspiration for all Malaysians to uproot all our bad habits so we can remain strong and united, and create a country that is cleaner and better for all,” said Zunar.Speaking on his experience drawing on Vinda Deluxe tissues, Zunar said, “I was truly surprised that a tissue could be this strong, but Vinda Deluxe certainly lives up to its promise. Together, we have played a small part in celebrating Malaysia’s strength and resilience, and it’s a privilege to work with a like-minded partner like Vinda Deluxe. This is my first major piece of work for public exhibition since the dawn of our new Malaysia and it’s a great way to celebrate Malaysia Day!”If you missed the exhibition, you can check it out here www.facebook.com/vindatissuemalaysia. But in the meantime, catch Zunar on the show with MAG on FRiday as he speaks about his artwork collaboration with Vinda Deluxe Tissue and his stand as a political cartoonist. 

Pink October with Pantai Hospital Cheras - Hereditary Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer in Pregnancy on AFO LIVE

October is Breast Cancer Awareness Month, a worldwide annual campaign involving thousands of organisations, to highlight the importance of breast awareness, education and research.So in conjuction with Pink October, we too are doing our part in spreading the awareness about breast cancer. To make things more interesting, we will be looking at 2 very different angles of breast cancer - Hereditary Breast Cancer and Breast Cancer in Pregnancy. On the show today, MAG will speak to 2 good doctors from Pantai Hospital Cheras.Dr. Suziah Mokhtar, a General, Breast and Endocrine Surgeon. Although a General Surgeon, she had special interest in managing breast and thyroid diseases, both benign and malignant and decided subspecialize in Breast and Endocrine Surgery in 2010. Her passion and interest in General, Breast and Endocrine Surgery, has improved the quality of many lives and provide the necessary solutions to many medical complications.Dr Ida Lilywaty is a Consultant Obstetrician & Gynaecologist specialising in the area of Urogynaecology including Pelvic Organ Prolapse, Urinary Incontinence and Obstetrics Perineal Trauma. She performs abdominal well as vaginal surgeries for gynaecology and urogynaecology cases. She is also a trained Laparoscopist and performs procedures such as Laparoscopic Hysterectomy, Myomectomy as well as Sacrocolpopexy.While these doctors talk about the topics, don't forget to get yourself checked at Pantai Hospital Cheras as they have special promotions all through to December 2018. 

HBO Asia's New Horror Anthology Original Series - Folklore with Ho Yuhang on AFO LIVE

HBO Asia’s very first horror anthology original series, FOLKLORE (#FolkloreHBO), is a six-episode hour-long horror series that takes place across six Asian countries - Indonesia, Japan, Korea, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand – with each episode based on each country’s deeply-rooted myths and folklore, featuring supernatural beings and occult beliefs. Helmed by different directors from various countries in Asia, each episode was filmed in the local language of the country that the episode is based in. FOLKLORE seeks to modernise or update Asian horror, showcasing the brand of horror that each country is characteristic of and exploring societal dysfunctions in a manner that is specific to the country but possessing themes that will resonate across the continent. Ho Yuhang from MalaysiaThe HBO Asia Original series produced and created by award-winning Singaporean film maker, Eric Khoo. The six directors involved in FOLKLORE are Joko Anwar (HBO Asia’s “Halfworlds”, “Satan’s Slave”) from Indonesia, Takumi Saitoh (“Blank 13”, “Ramen Teh”) from Japan, Lee Sang-Woo (“Barbie”, “Fire In Hell”, “Dirty Romance”) from Korea, Ho Yuhang (“Rain Dogs”, “Mrs. K”) from Malaysia, Eric Khoo (“Ramen Teh”, “12 Storeys”) from Singapore and Pen-Ek Ratanaruang (“Samui Song”, “Last Life in the Universe”) from Thailand.FOLKLORE’s Malaysian-based episode entitled, FOLKLORE: TOYOL, features a tale that is commonplace in Malay folklore, the Toyol. Using black magic, a Toyolmay be summoned from a dead foetus and is often used for selfish or petty gains, exacting the mischief of its owner. However, the summoning of a Toyol can extract a terrible cost and should not be trifled with. Directed by Malaysian Ho Yuhang (“Rain Dogs”, “Mrs. K”) and starring Malaysian actors Bront Palarae (HBO Asia’s “Halfworlds”, “Satan’s Slaves”) and Nabila Huda (“Munafik”, “Tombiruo: Penunggu Rimba”), the episode tells the story of a politician desperate to revive his town’s economy. When he turns to a mysterious woman with shamanistic powers, his troubles are solved but their eventual romantic involvement soon gives way to her dark and troubling secret.The cast of Toyol - Nabila Huda and Bront Palare together with Award Winning Singaporean Eric Khoo and Malaysian Director Ho Yuhang On Friday MAG speaks to Ho Yuhang the Malaysian Director about his episode Toyol staring Bront Palare and Nabila Huda. Plus, tune in to find out about some strange happenings on set and more! Stay tuned to the show on the 5th Oct at 12noon.  FOLKLORE premieres on Sunday, October 7 at 10pm exclusively on HBO (Astro Ch 411 / 431 HD). New episodes will debut at the same time every Sunday. The series will also be available on HBO On Demand (via Astro Go).

Return of The BORNEO ROR Wildlife Festival 2018 on AFO LIVE

The 4th Borneo Rhythms of Rimba (ROR) Wildlife Festival returns on the 15th & 16th SEPT 2018 after a year's hiatus; moving from the steamy rainforests in Sandakan to the long white beaches of Nexus Karambunai in Kota Kinabalu.The not-for-profit, experiential education platform brings together environmental content to the public through interactive and fun exchanges.Future Alam Borneo (FAB) the organisers of ROR festival will explore the issues of Marine Conservation and Sustainability this year through large scale art & design installations, and the collaboration of scientists, creatives and local communities.International guests from United States such as Kimi Werner (of NatGeo and Discovery Channel fame) will share her concepts of sustainable living and Sky Tribe (extreme sports athletes) installing their space net at sea. Gary Stokes, director of Sea Shepherd Asia, seaweed-based packaging from Evoware Indonesia, Love Wildlife Foundation Thailand, VSS story from Singapore and many more international friends will be landing in Borneo to share their experiences.FAB will also be hosting for the very first time, an exposition on oil palm. Looking at the industry and gathering various stakeholders for an overview of the crop on Borneo's economic and cultural future.Each evening will feature musical celebrations featuring artistes such as Ning Baizura, Alena Murang, Sada Borneo and many more performers with a passion for the planet.The 2 days will feature an amazing kaleidoscope of content in Conservation, Creativity, Adventure, Music and Sustainability zones; from street art to yoga, nature inspired jewelry to camping out in the trees.ROR festival will see children, youths, families as well as environmentally-conscious adults come together in a celebration of Borneo's biodiversity.On Wednesday, listen in as MAG speak to Anton Ngui and Gina Yap about the upcoming Borneo Rhythms of Rimba (ROR) Wildlife Festival. 

Club Mickey Mouse Mouseketeers on AFO LIVE

Club Mickey Mouse made its debut in Southeast Asia in September 2017. The first season was a huge success, becoming the #1 show on Disney Channel with 2.7 million on-air viewers, 11 million visitors across digital platforms, and 14 million video views on the Disney Channel Facebook Page.Back for the 2nd Season, Malaysian audiences can look forward to new original songs composed by renowned local music producers, and even more comedy, games and celebrity guest appearances, including popular singer-songwriters Hael Husaini, Haqiem Rusli, and actress Diana Danielle.Reprising their roles are Head Mouseketeer Charis, and fellow Mouseketeers Dheena, Erissa, Faiz, Gabriel and Wafiy. As Mouseketeer Natasya graduates from Club Mickey Mouse, the talented 14 year-old Ellya will join the family as a new Mouseketeer this season. Together, the Mouseketeers will continue to entertain kids and families in this contemporary and uniquely Malaysian show. Season 2 gets more exciting with brand new original numbers. The Mouseketeers got to work with Audi Mok, the man behind various award-winning songs by top Malaysian artists, including Faizal Tahir, Joe Flizzow and Siti Nurhaliza, and composers Aizat Amdan, Anas Amdan and Mia Palencia. Season 2 kicks off with a heart-pumping brand new orignal song “Start Me Up”.To celebrate the launch of the new season, the Mouseketeers took Club Mickey Mouse on the road in the first-ever “Club Mickey Mouse: LIVE!” road show with live music and dance performances, a sneak peek of what’s to come in the new season and a Meet & Greet with the Mouseketeers themselves. Their final show will be at IPC on the 1st and 2nd Sept! On Wednesday, MAG speaks to the Mouseketeers on AFO Radio. Listen in for more! 

The Moscow Circus on AFO LIVE

THE GREAT CIRCUSES OF RUSSIAIn Russia, the circus is known as the ‘people’s art form’. Blending the great Russian traditions of gymnastics, theatre, opera and ballet, it is a form of entertainment that has survived through the decades: through war and peace, democracy and dictatorship, ups and down, bringing joy to young and old across this vast nation.Two circuses in particular stand for the very best in artistry and athleticism: the Bolshoi Circus (or “The Moscow State Circus at Vernadsky Prospekt”) and the Nikulin Moscow Circus. Universally acknowledged to be at the pinnacle of circus arts in the world, acts from these esteemed circuses have long been thrilling audiences across the globe with their truly one-of-a-kind skills.Now, Malaysians from all walks of life will have the opportunity to catch these world-class circus acts right here in their own backyard! The Moscow Circus Tour of Malaysia 2018/19 will be embarking on a mammoth and unprecedented 10-city journey across the country covering Petaling Jaya, Penang, Prai, Melaka, Kuala Lumpur, Johor Bahru, Batu Pahat, Ipoh, Kuantan and Klang.You will be witness to a two-hour programme featuring nearly 40 performers, starting off with a visually stunning cavalcade of the entire cast, followed by presentations of dangerous and thrilling acts by aerialists, high wire walkers, trapeze artists, acrobats, a juggler, roller-skaters, diabolo spinners and illusionists, all held together by one of Russia’s most well-known clowns and ringmasters, Armen Asiryants.To cap off an unforgettable circus experience, the entire performance will be held under a 2,700 seater fully air-conditioned circus ‘Big Top’. The Moscow Circus tent will be the largest circus tent in Malaysia!So join MAG on Wednesday the 15th August as she speak to Kenneth Lee, the Producer of The Moscow Circus & Karina Peace, the Ringmistress of The Moscow Circus. 

Jason Derulo speaks about joining GCOX on AFO LIVE

With over 17 million Facebook followers and having sold over 30 million singles, Jason Derulo brings a touch of glamour to GCOX  Global Crypto Offering Exchange (GCOX) recently announced the signing of American singer and songwriter Jason Derulo, the latest luminary to join a growing list of international superstars at GCOX. GCOX is a global platform that allows celebrities to create and list their own Celebrity Tokens. Derulo will be in esteemed company, joining illustrious sporting names such as former Liverpool and Real Madrid football legend Michael Owen and Filipino boxer and senator Manny Pacquiao on GCOX’s roster.GCOX Chief Communications Officer (CCO), Evan Ngow, spoke of his excitement for the collaboration between GCOX and Derulo:“As one of America’s most famous singers, Jason needs no introduction. We are committed to assembling a diverse, multi-talented array of stars at GCOX, and Jason will certainly not be the last musician to join our ranks. We are honoured to have Jason in our line-up, and we look forward to helping him build his popularity for the benefit of his vast global fanbase. At GCOX, we believe that popularity alone isn’t the endgame – it is what you do with it that matters.”(Left) GCOX’s Ray Heng posing for the cameras with Jason Derulo (right), at the signing ceremony between GCOX and Derulo on 15 July 2018.GCOX aims to be the first platform of its kind where celebrities can leverage on blockchain technology to revolutionise and redefine popularity. It facilitates the creation, listing and trading of celebrities’ personal crypto tokens on its purpose-built blockchain called Acclaim.On Friday, the 27th tune in as MAG speaks to Jason Derulo about his venture with GCOX and how it'll benefit both his fans and him as we go into a more content filled world. All this and more on aforadio.com. 

Midnight Fusic on AFO LIVE

As a start to the new year and hot on the heels of their successful debut track Heart of May, alternative indie act Midnight Fusic are ready to reveal their second single Lovesick to the masses. The sultry and polished grooves of the much awaited dancy track is a prequel to their first release, Heart of May.Keeping with the band's style of writing from life's ordeals, Adrian Danial, the band’s lead guitarist, penned the song based on vocalist and frontman Raja Arif Aizuddin’s experience of being stuck in a toxic relationship and finding it hard to let go. "Instead of setting the story of love lost to a slow, sad melody, we decided to put the lyrics into something funky and upbeat thus, bringing life into the song and making it an earworm of a tune," said Adrian. The band is also hard at work on their debut EP that’s in the pipeline for release sometime in April 2018. "We hope to reach out to as many people as possible and become the voices of the now where we can talk about topics and experiences of the norm through our music that people can relate to. With our EP in tow, we hope we’ll get to put out an album in the coming years and for our music to evolve in the Malaysian music industry; eventually making it internationally as well," said Arif. Listen to Lovesick by Midnight Fusic here: https://lnk.to/MFLovesickFOLLOW MIDNIGHT FUSIC ON SOCIAL MEDIA Facebook - www.facebook.com/midnightfusicTwitter www.twitter.com/midnightfusicInstagram - www.instagram.com/midnightfusicSoundcloud www.soundcloud.com/midnightfusicOn Friday, MAG speak to the guys from Midnight Fusic for an in-depth look at their latest single and their plans for the future! 

AHM x Levi's Live Summer Tour on AFO LIVE

Road tours have always been the staple when it comes to promotions of music. If a band had a new album out, the immediate response is to pack up and get on the road, drive city to city, night after night performing and selling their CDs as well as merchandise. Do it for 2 months or 3 months and then the process repeats with every new release.Come 30th March 2018, Pop Punk darlings, An Honest Mistake with the release of a brand new release, The Corporate EP, heads out on a 6-stop college tour together with Hip Hop DJ/Producer, DJ Biggie, rising Hip Hop star, Kiddsanthe, Producer/DJ, Cuurley, award winning singer-songwriter, Aisyah Aziz as well as social media heart-throb/DJ, damnyoudan. The 6-stop tour will take place in some of the major colleges in Klang Valley namely KDU Glenmarie, UCSI, Sunway University, Nottingham University in Semenyih, Taylor’s University and SEGi University in Kota Damansara.The best part about this tour is that there will be specially tailored mentorship sessions for the students led by An Honest Mistake as well as the other ambassadors. The students would have the opportunity to hear from the artistes themselves anything pertaining to music. Such questions are to be expected and discussed, e.g. ‘How do I get into a band? Where do I start as a music producer? How do I balance studies and music?’. Apart from education, there will be a Battle of The Bands aka Summer Jamming, to encourage bands and singers at a college level to discover and hone their craft in music. The involvement of music clubs from the universities is also to give music clubs real-life experience to work with professional artistes and brand. The winner of each university will then advance to the final showdown at The Bee, Publika on 12th of May 2018. The winner will win Levi’s® apparels worth RM2,000 and a one-song recording deal with Pulse Soundworks fronted by An Honest Mistake.  Bringing together the element of music and fashion is definitely ‘new old skool’. Having all these artistes together is a wholesome representation of the music scene here in Malaysia; rock, hip hop, dance and singer-songwriter. A road tour of this scale has not been done in Malaysia for a long time. With the element of education and a ‘tour’ in place, this will pave the way for future musicians to do the same while participating institutions will contribute to the growth of the music industry here in Malaysia.Darren Teh, front man of An Honest Mistakes share more about the album and the tour on AFO LIVE with MAG on Friday from 12noon onwards! 

Chew Kin Wah on AFO LIVE

A familiar face in the movie industry in Malaysia, Chew Kin Wah is also no stranger in Indonesia. What started off in theatre then move progressively into movies, Chew has over 30 years of experience in the world of acting. From Kopitiam to Idaman, Belukar and many more, Chew took a leap of faith in the movie world in Indonesia with his Indonesian debut, in the hit movie My Stupid Boss.  From comedy to a family drama, Chew says that he is grateful that it's been a wonderful journey in Indonesia so far. Although it's just been a few years since he dipped his toes into the industry in Indonesia, Chew has seen fruits of his labour in the form of awards for his outstanding performances. Although, he did not expect to win any award when he began working with the Indonesian productions a few years ago, he is indeed greatful to have won Best Supporting Actor at the Indonesia’s Festival Filem Tempo 2017 (FFT 2017) in Jakarta for his role as Koh Afuk in the movie, Cek Toko Sebelah.This marked his second win for his role in the comedy-drama directed by his co-star, Ernest Prakasa.In March, Chew also received a similar award at the Indonesian Box Office Movie Awards 2017 (Iboma 2017). At FFT 2017, he beat other nominees — Fuad Idris (nominated for his role in Bid’ah Cinta, Yayu Unru (Posesif), Yono Daryono (Turah), and fellow Malay-sian actor Bront Palarae (Peng-abdi Setan).Currently working on a BioPic in Jakarta, Chew drops by for a chat with MAG on AFO LIVE to speak about his achievements and his journey thus far. So listen in LIVE on aforadio! 

MITA Fair 2018 on AFO LIVE

Hailed as Malaysia’s Largest Tourism Fair in the country, MITA Travel Fair 2018 is proudly organized by MITA in line with its passion for exploring the wonderful hideouts that our domestic market has to offer. With world-class destinations including the white sandy beaches of Langkawi Island to the rich history of Melaka; the food paradise in Penang to the iconic Petronas Twin Towers in the capital city of Kuala Lumpur – Malaysia indeed offers a myriad of holiday choices for the whole family.This year, MITA Travel Fair 2018 will also feature :WORLD TRAVEL FAIRMITA Travel Fair 2018 will incorporate a World Travel Fair offering amazing deals for outbound packages to many international countries giving visitors a chance to explore hassle-free international travels with the agents of their choice.The MALAYSIAN FOOD FESTIVALA much-awaited delectable and mouth-watering Malaysian Food Festival awaits visitors of MITA Travel Fair 2018 with delicious offerings of local delights. From roti canai to teh tarik; satay to Nyonya kueh....guests will get a chance to indulge in a celebration of the many cuisines available in our multi-cultural country throughout the fair.DIVE EXPODiving enthusiasts will definitely be not able to resist a pit stop at the unique Dive Expo which will be held concurrent with the MITA Travel Fair 2018. The expo is a one-stop centre for beginners to expert divers offering the latest of dive equipment and recommendations for the best diving destinations.GOLF FESTFor the latest in golfing techniques as well as expert advice on golf clubs & irons, the Golf Fest will be the perfect stop for young and old golfers alike. Look out too for the recommended driving ranges as well as golf courses for budding golfers.ECO & AGRO TOURISMCome and explore the wonders of pairing agriculture with products, services and experiences in the tourism industry.On Wednesday, join MAG as she speaks to Adam Kamal bin Ahmad Kamil, the Honorary Secretary General for the Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association (MITA) and also the Organising Chairman - MITA Travel Fair 2018.

16th Latin American Film Festival on AFO LIVE

The 16th Latin American Film Festival kicked off on November 1st and will go on to November 8th. It is organized by the Latin American and Caribbean Group (GRULAC) comprising of Embassies from Argentina, Brasil, Chile, Colombia, Cuba, Ecuador, Mexico, Peru, Uruguay and Venezuela in Malaysia. The Festival will take place exclusively in GSC Pavilion KL, in one of the biggest shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur, and the public can watch these movies for FREE! The Festival offers a perfect opportunity for Malaysians to see the world through the eyes of other cultures. Each film will be shown with English subtitles every day from Wednesday 1st November to Wednesday 8th November at 9 pm, with the exception of Saturday 4th and Sunday 5th November where three films will be shown on those days at 3 pm, 6 pm and 9 pm.The show times are as follows:NOVEMBER 2015DateTimeCountryFilmWednesday1 November9pmPeruMargarita, the sweet chaosThursday2 November9pmColombiaGente de BienFriday3 November9pmEcuadorModern NatureSaturday4 November3pm6pm9pmUruguayVenezuelaSouth Africa (Guest)Anina -a mysterious round trip-The House at the End of TimeU-Carmen eKhayelitshaSunday5 November3pm6pm9pmCubaBrasilChileCuba LibreThe man from the futureAlmaMonday6 November9pmCosta RicaA ojos cerradosTuesday7 November9pmMexicoIlusiones S.A.Wednesday8 November9pmArgentinaInseparablesOn Friday, MAG speaks more to the Ambassador of Mexico to Malaysia, H.E Carlos Felix Corona about the Mexican movie Ilusiones S.A which will be shown on the 7th Nov and also shares with us a lil more on the 16th Latin American Film Festival. 

1st Southeast Asia Hot Wheels Epic Challenge on AFO LIVE

The very first time in Hot Wheels® history they'll be bringing together Hot Wheels® challengers from six (6) countries across Southeast Asia for an exciting championship to compete for the first Hot Wheels Champion title and Hot Wheels prizes up to USD 2,000.Happening at LG2, Blue Concourse at Sunway Pyramid on the 21st October 2017, 12 little Hot Wheels challengers aged 5-12 years old together with their moms are finalists representing their home countries and will compete for the 2017 HOT WHEELS® epic CHAMPIONSHIP title.Every little Hot Wheels challenger and his mom will have to embrace 3 different challenge zones –Challenger Zone, Track Builder Zone and Epic Loop Zone during the finale which is designed to test skills, precision and teamwork.The first challenge zone - the Challenger zone, is designed to test skills.The second challenge zone - the Track Builder Zone, is designed to test teamwork.The third challenge zone, the outrageously cool giant Epic Loop, is designed to test precision.On Tuesday, Hot Wheels had a friendly match between celebrity influencers, Dr Jezamine Lim Iskander and her son Zander, and Shaine Wong and son Jacob. Special token of appreciation was given to Team Dr. Jezamine Lim Iskander.Special token of appreciation was given to Team Shaine Wong.On Friday, MAG speaks to Dr Jezamine Lim Iskander, Shaine Wong, and Country Manager for Mattel Southeast Asia, Mr. Ivan Franco. To find out more information about the Hot Wheels’ first Southeast Asia Championship 2017, please visit http://edm.brandthink.my/t/r-l-jlutuux-kthuhutyli-j/.

MY Writers Fest 2017 on AFO LIVE

#MYWritersFest (previously known as #MYWritersBookFest) is a month-long festival in October that celebrates local writers and their writings, where writers meet readers in intimate settings, and writers are given the opportunity to showcase their creative works. A series of Meet & Greet sessions, a mass book launch, book sales, readings and signings are held at various locations in Malaysia. The public is invited to meet and mingle with local writers, find out about their writings and publications, buy their books or bring your own copies, take wefies and get autographs!Organised by the Malaysian Writers Society, the whole month of Oct is packed with activities for readers and writers alike! So here are some of the programmes lined-up for the fest this year:FESTIVAL KICK–OFF & MASS BOOK LAUNCH1 Oct (Sun, 2pm) – Main Stage, Wiken KL, Level 2, Sunway Putra Mall, Kuala LumpurMEET & GREET SABAH7 Oct (Sat, 2pm) – Jesselton Artisan Market, The Walk, Riverson, Kota KinabaluNUTMAG LAUNCH + MEET & GREET PENANG 15 Oct (Sun, 2pm) – The Art Assembly, George TownMEET & GREET PERAK 21 Oct (Sat, 2pm) – Sharpened Word, Old Andersonian Club & Café, Jalan Hospital, IpohMEET & GREET SARAWAK 21 Oct (Sat, 8pm) – Word Of Mouth KCH, Le Café Rouge, KuchingMEET & GREET PAHANG 28 Oct (Sat, 2pm) – BACA – The Reading Room & Cafe, TemerlohFESTIVAL FINALE – MASS MEET & GREET 31 Oct (Tues, 7:30pm) – Commune @ Sunway Velocity, Kuala LumpurBesides that, a series of professional and practical workshops/trainings are also held to equip and enrich the journey of a Malaysian writer. On Friday, MAG speaks to the President of the Malaysian Writers Society, Gina Yap Lai Yoong about the MY Writers Fest 2017! 

Team Green Light, Winner of Tune Protect SOS Challenge on AFO LIVE

GREEN LIGHT FOR THE SOS CHALLENGETrio team from HELP University awarded best idea to help make Malaysian roads saferTune Protect, a leading digital insurer, announced Team Green Light as the winner in its Safety on Streets (SOS) Challenge. The team from HELP University proposed Walk Tune as a simple yet effective navigation service aimed at guiding pedestrians from point A to point B through the safest routes on foot. The team won the grand prize of RM5,000 cash and each team member received a 1-year personal accident insurance and 3-month internship with Tune Protect.With prevention as the best form of protection, Team Green Light’s idea is targeted at reducing the high rates of road fatalities in Malaysia which affect not only motorists but pedestrians as well.“We are so excited and also surprised that we won as we initially started the team just to have fun,” said James Lau, 18, representing Team Green Light with his two teammates Nicole Kiew, 18 and Max Yong, 18. “Being frequent pedestrians ourselves, we felt this was an app that was very important and relatable to people, including tourists. We will definitely go on to join more competitions like this as it gives us the opportunity to learn new things and meet people we would not have met before.” Coming in at second place was Team Hoff from KDU University College whose app idea limits a driver’s phone usage while driving, which is a key factor in many road accidents. In third place, Team Carma from Multimedia University presented a concept that combined three elements - a game, rewards and guardianship through parental notification - into a single app. Their creativity won each team RM3,000 and RM2,000 respectively, while each team member also received a 1-year personal accident insurance and 3-month internship with Tune Protect.The SOS Challenge, launched in June, was developed in partnership with the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC), the Road Safety Department Malaysia (JKJR), and Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC). The Challenge, open to tertiary students in Malaysia, called for unique app concepts targeted at improving road safety in Malaysia.For more information about Tune Protect SOS Challenge, please visit http://cr.tuneprotect.com/In the meantime, on Wednesday, join MAG as she speaks to Team Green Light about their victory and inspiration in creating the winning app! 

501st Legion Malaysia Garrison on AFO LIVE

The 501st Legion are, first and foremost, Star Wars fans. But combining their love for the movie and the characters, together with the need to do good in society, these fans channel their passion towards helping those in need through the use of their costumes.The Legion is an all-volunteer organization. Costume enthusiasts from near and far come together under one collective identity to carry out their mission which is to promote interest in Star Wars through the building and wearing of quality costumes, and to facilitate the use of these costumes for Star Wars-related events as well as through costumed charity and volunteer work.The Malaysian chapter of the 501st Legion, known as the Malaysia Garrison comprises of members from Malaysia. All gathered into one group with the interest of promoting charity, goodwill and fun with the use of Screen Accurate costumes from the 6 Star Wars movies and other media's of Star Wars including its games, animated series and even comic books.They currently have 27 confirmed members in Malaysia with a few from the nearby states, Perak and Malacca. They seek to expand towards Borneo as well as further north to Penang and further south towards Johor.On Wednesday, MAG speaks to Kirby, Kal and David about their love for the movie and what they do through the 501st Malaysia Garrison. In the meantime, if you are a Star Wars fan and see yourself being part of this Legion, check them out here for more details on joining the 501st Legion http://www.my501st.com/about-us/joining-the-501st 

Federal Hotel Celebrates Its 60th Diamond Jubilee on AFO LIVE

The Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur marks another milestone this year as it celebrates its 60th Diamond Jubilee years in the Malaysian Hospitality industry, coinciding with the nation's 60th Merdeka Celebrations. As part of the Federal Hotel’s Merdeka celebrations, The Federal Kuala Lumpur and Bukit Bintang Event Spaces together with Modern Nanyang jointly launch the Modern Grand Hotel, a Storytelling Live Concert on Monday, 7 August 2017 at The Verandah lobby lounge at The Federal Kuala Lumpur. The Federal Kuala Lumpur is more than just a Hotel. It’s a piece of Malaysian History & Heritage, and it’s the Hotel for Merdeka. The Federal Hotel proved to be an icon and inspired others to venture into the Malaysian tourism and hospitality industry. Throughout its 60 years, The Federal Kuala Lumpur have always been at the forefront in the hospitality industry as they were constantly on the lookout for the creation and evolution of the hotel products and services in order to meet the wants and needs of today’s business and leisure travelers. Throughout the 6 decades, the Federal Hotels International (FHI) and The Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur maintained their belief and commitment to providing their guests with excellent quality hotel accommodation and consistent services, as well as continuous commitment to meet all the challenges locally and globally. In conjunction with the hotel's 60th anniversary, combining the historical elements and its nostalgic value, the team decided to coin the theme of the storytelling concert to "Modern Grand Hotel". Modern Grand Hotel is a storytelling musical concert with cast of local established musicians and actors. As the title goes, narration and storytelling will be a major element of this concert. The lineup includes Nanyang Songstress - Yudi Yap, renowned Chinese dialect conservator Chong Keat Aun, actor Goh Wee Ping, from NTV 7’s Age of Glory II, award-winning acclaimed theatre director Loh Kok Man with multitalented music director Tay Cher Siang leading WVC Jazz Ensemble collaborating for this event. This extraordinary concert will be presented in multi lingual environmental theatre by Modern Nanyang. Based on the entertainment scene surrounding the Federal Hotel in the era of 1950’s to 1960’s. Yudi will sing and act in a story told in classic songs of Nanyang heritage. Chong Keat Aun in narration will speak of the long-forgotten stories of the entertainment scene at that time. Goh Wee Ping will play multiple characters, telling the retracting the stories of Kuala Lumpur of the past till present time. These elements will be consolidating by Director Loh Kok Man to present them theatrically. The songs will be rearranged in Nanyang flavor by Musical Director Tay Cher Siang, performing live with Jazz ensemble WVC. On Monday, join MAG as she speaks to Ms. Nancy Huang, the Room Divisions Manager for The Federal Hotel Kuala Lumpur and Ms Yudi Yap who will be part of the Modern Grand Hotel performance. 

Tune Protect SOS Challenge

SOS FOR SAFETY ON STREETS  In partnership with the Malaysian Global Innovation & Creativity Centre (MaGIC), the Road Safety Department Malaysia (JKJR), and Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), the Tune Protect SOS Challenge takes a stand for improved safety for all road users – including pedestrians.  The Challenge is open to tertiary level students of all backgrounds, calling for unique concepts of road safety applications that resonate with the younger generation, with the intention to develop the idea into applications in the future.  Participating teams must be able to articulate how their ideas would: elevate awareness of road safety issues or cultivate behavioural changes; stand out among existing offerings; and be user-friendly.  Students who are interested to do their part can sign up for the SOS Challenge online at cr.tuneprotect.com. To assist students with idea conceptualisation, Tune Protect organised an INSPIRE Session on 15 July, an exclusive kick-off workshop with two distinguished speakers: Jason Lo, CEO of Tune Talk, and Captain K Bala, Director of Code Red Survival Academy. Their combined expertise will give participants valuable insights on how to think like an innovator, as well as practical tips on survival skills for all road users, which will aid them in ideating their road safety applications.  Seats at the INSPIRE Session are FREE. However, they are limited and registration at cr.tuneprotect.com is on a ‘first come, first served’ basis.“Being a leader in digital insurance, with youth empowerment as a key focus of our corporate mission, we chose to champion a digital innovation initiative that reaches out to young people in a meaningful way, inviting students to channel their creativity to saving lives on the road,” said Razman Hafidz Abu Zarim, Group Chief Executive Officer, Tune Protect Group Bhd. “The SOS Challenge is aimed at providing a platform to enrich the learning experience for students, who will be exposed to the foundations of creative processes like ideation and innovation in the digital space, and guided in ways to apply this knowledge for the betterment of society. We hope these skills and the knowledge gained will also help them in their future endeavours.”“Road safety is everyone’s responsibility, and any effort to spread awareness is greatly welcomed. We are happy to see that companies like Tune Protect are getting involved in this area, which is the reason why we are supporting this effort,” said YBhg Dato’ Rosli bin Isa, Director General of JKJR. “This Challenge is a good way to engage with young people, as they represent the highest number amongst road fatalities.”Similarly, the spirit of the Challenge is also aligned with the aims of MaGIC, which is to foster a supportive environment in Malaysia for tech-driven startups.“Through entrepreneurship, creativity and innovation, countless opportunities are opened up for future generations. Hand-in-hand with education, this enables individuals, as well as the nation, to remain competitive in a rapidly changing world,” explained Ashran Dato Ghazi, CEO of MaGIC. “This Challenge is a worthy initiative that encourages students to direct their efforts towards a serious issue like road safety.”On Wednesday, MAG speaks to Yap Hsu Yi, Head of People & Culture, from Tune Protect Group Bhd about the challenge and its hopes for the future of road safety! 

6th Annual Art of Speed on AFO LIVE

To be held on the 29-30 July 2017 at the Malaysian Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS), Art of Speed 2017 (AOS 2017) will be open from 10:00am-7:00pm. Cars and bikes enthusiasts can expect some exciting international guests including Cole Foster from Salinas Boys Custom cars and Bikes USA, Jeff Holt from Hot Bike Magazine USA, "Copperdave" Freston from USA,Shige Suganuma and Wildman from MOONEYES Japan, Dino Dalle Carbonare from Speedhunters.com Japan, Kaichiroh Kurosu from Cherry's Company Japan, Yuichi Yoshizawa from Custom Works Zon from Japan, Jeffery Chang from Air Runner from Taiwan, Shigeo from 420 Kustom from Japan, Chicarockabilly Shima from Singapore, Irvine Jasta and Donny Ariyanto from Indonesia, The Nash from Burnout Magazine Japan, and art collective pinstripe group from Japan; Mokoto, Mr.G, Jetwrench and Cynar.The event will also reward the best talents in the show via the AOS Invitational Bike Build off 2017, which will see 10 builders from Malaysia and Singapore vying for RM10,000 Cash prize( Jury Selection) & RM5,000 Cash Prize (Public Choice).The Invitational aside, will also witness a special collaboration of an iconic brand in Malaysia which is Boon Siew Honda and Art of Speed. The Boon Siew X Art of Speed section also promises to be among the main highlights, where four lifestyle icons such as the Legend Racing Garage, BWB, District Shop Gallery and Ah Ho Motors will be showcasing their creations.If extreme sports is your thing, the HOUSE OF VANS Skateboard and BMX Competition and art workshop is definitely worth checking out.Hot Wheels' lead designer Jun Imai from USA will also grace AOS 2017 with his presence. So, if you're and avid Hot Wheels collector, this is the best time to meet the man behind your favourite scale models.While visitors are busy feasting their eyes on all the machinery, entertaining them will be Oh Chentaku who will be opening  on Saturday, and popular band Hujan who will be closing the event on Sunday.Last but not least, there will also be daily lucky draws, where a CMC XY400 will be given away on Saturday, and a fully custom Yamaha RX-Z twin engine by FNG Works and Beautiful Machines will be given on Sunday.Keeping up with its traditions, Art of Speed 2017 will also be organizing its third Mega Club Gathering that will inject new excitement to all classic, retro and olskool vehicle owners. The organizer will be hosting these cars at the provided huge exclusive parking lot, which measures up to 3 acres and can fit more than 1,000 vehicles.The winner of Best of Show motorcycle and automobile categories will win package trips to the MOONEYES Yokohama Hotrod an Custom Show this coming December as Guest of Honour.On Tuesday, MAG speaks to Asep Ahmad Iskandar, the founder of Art Of SPeed Malaysia!For more information about this event, visit www.artofspeedmy.com or www.facebook.com/ArtOfSpeedMY/

Bald, Bold & Beautiful on AFO LIVE

The Bald, Bold & Beautiful is organized annually by a fully voluntary group who call themselves Tribute To Kindness also known as TTK.  TTK is a community of like minded friends, getting together to make a difference for those in crucial need of medical aid. A more focused objective was adopted in 2012 to support Childhood Cancer (the Gold Ribbon). The maiden Bald & Beautiful took place in Feb 2013. For the first 2 years, funds were disbursed directly to 30 families who needed help for their childrens’ cancer treatment. Later in 2014, UMMC fully sanctioned TTK’s efforts which led to a formal collaboration between the two parties. The Heston Siew Tribute fund was established and parked at UMMC under the purview of a working committee. The committee comprises TTK’s founder Tony Siew, retired hotelier Judy Pow and artist Joy Victor, UMMC’s Paediatric Oncology and Social Services departments.  The committee review cases of patients & families who are in dire need of financial help and by consensus, allocate funds to purchase chemo drugs and subsidize related treatment for the children undergoing treatment at the medical facility.The annual fund raiser has since been renamed Bald, Bold & Beautiful to allow more flexibility for participation. Besides going bald, participants can opt to go bold i.e. change their hair color to go blond, pink or whatever color they fancy. Since coloring consumes time, participants are encouraged to do so prior to the event.  Funds are raised through each participant who reaches out to their family & circle of friends for a minimum donation of RM1,000 for their participation.2017's edition of the Bald, Bold & Beautiful is coming up this weekend, so on Wednesday MAG speaks to Tony Siew and Joy Victor about the event this weekend.In the meantime, here's what happened last year! https://www.facebook.com/aforadio/videos/1110720602313471/

The Flamenco Show on AFO LIVE

The timeless traditions of the Flamenco art are the very foundations of Origen, the new Flamenco show by Alberto Marin. The pure elements of a concert of Flamenco music are combined here with a dance structure on stage, creating an audacious and innovative atmosphere, full of sentiment. Origen takes the public into a trip, a journey in life, the life of the artist, which is, at the same time, the living history of Flamenco. Deep roots that feed from the vast heritage of the Spanish Culture, and will transport you to the colourful nights of Andalusia.The old and dry sound of the Flamenco guitar is united in stage to the tradition of the cajon, a perfect complement for its percussive and bright voice. From the stunning Flamenco cry of the singers, to the fineness of the flute, in Origen the music does not only sound, the music speaks, it lives. And this life explodes thanks to the massive impact on the scene of the dancers, culminating with strenght, passion, and sweat. Eight spanish artists will be will be performing in Kuala Lumpur on their ASEAN tour, providing Malaysia with the rare opportunity to experience the true flavour of the Flamenco “Tablao”, directly from the born place of this fine art. We bring Spain to you, and it is an honour and a pleasure to do so and to be allowed to present this pure form of art to the public in a country as rich and diverse as Malaysia.On Friday, MAG lets you feel the magic of Flamencoas she speak to the great people behind Origen. Pure Flamenco, pure passion! 

Xtreme Team Malaysia on AFO LIVE

It is not everyday that we hear about the triumphs and achievements of our very young local talents especially when that talent is being showcased at an international platform.On 26th April 2017 Malaysians were fortunate enough to hear about Xtreme, Team Malaysia who represented the nation at the 2017 International Cheer Union - Junior World Cheer Championship at The Walt Disney World All-Star Sports Resort, Florida USA. The championship which ran from the 26th April to the 28th April 2017 saw approximately 70 participating countries, including host country USA, Canada, Mexico, European countries such as Germany, France, Ukraine and Asian countries such as Taiwan, Thailand and Philippines. The estimated crowd numbers were at least 100,000 excluding officials, tourists, local and travelling fans.It was indeed a very proud moment for all Malaysians as this was the first time the International Cheer World Championship had organised a world cheer competition for a junior category (age 12-16) and our extremely excited junior team were able to compete at an international level. Xtreme Team Malaysia is a cheer team consisting of 16 young and talented Malaysian high school students aged between 14 to 16. These students come from various schools namely Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Kepong, Sri KL International School and Sri KDU International School. A whole year of vigorous training coupled with consistency, perseverance and unrelenting efforts, these amazing individuals came in 3rd in their category, bringing home the bronze medal. This afternoon MAG speaks to Lim Chin Hao, the Head Coach of Xtreme Team and finds out how he feels about his outstanding cheerstudents. 

Misconceptions of Aesthetic Treatments on AFO LIVE

Misconceptions of Aesthetic TreatmentsAlthough aesthetic medicine is becoming more mainstream in Malaysia, there are still several misconceptions surrounding these procedures. The top three misconceptions or myths of aesthetic treatments are:Myth #1: Aesthetic treatments will make you look “fake” and “done”To the uninitiated, aesthetic treatments are often associated with over-filled bee-stung pouts or frozen foreheads and faces. In reality, aesthetic treatments and technologies have improved by leaps and bounds over the years. These days, minimally-invasive treatments are used to correct a host of problems in a subtle and refined manner, achieving a look that is not too “done”, without having to go under the knife.Myth #2: Aesthetic treatments are unsafeAesthetic treatments are manufactured using the highest safety standards and have to be approved by national medical authorities before being made available to the public. Because these treatments require a good understanding of facial tissues and muscles, only licensed medical doctors who are trained in facial anatomy are allowed to practice aesthetic medicine. If you have ever seen or heard of horror stories of botched aesthetic treatments, it is highly likely that these were performed by unlicensed beauticians or using counterfeit products.Myth #3: Aesthetic treatments are only for women or metrosexual menMore and more men of all ages are seeking aesthetic treatments for various reasons, such as to gain an edge in their careers, to slow down signs of ageing, to look refreshed or simply to present their best faces to the world as they embark on a new phase in their lives. From removing facial scars and acne, to diminishing crow’s feet and frown lines, aesthetic treatments can also give patients a much-needed boost of confidence.On Tuesday, Dr Hew Yin Keat, the Medical Director of M.A.C. Clinic and Founding Member of Malaysian Society of Aesthetic Medicine (MSAM) speaks to MAG on some of the above issues and more, surrounding the practice of aesthetic medicine in Malaysia. Recognised as among a handful of pioneering doctors in aesthetic medicine in Malaysia, Dr Hew seeks to promote the safety and advancement of the field through his work.

MasterChef Australia Season 9 on AFO LIVE

Returning for its ninth exceptional season in 2017, MasterChef Australia Season 9 is set to make things bigger, brighter and bolder than ever before, combining more big name international guests with bright new talent and exciting challenges to create a truly remarkable series. After scouring the country for the best amateur cooks, the confident and the humble will cook side by side, putting themselves in the spotlight during a rigorous judges’ audition process that sees only the most deserving and talented cooks prevail.Gary Mehigan, Matt Presto and George Calombaris are back to share their own unique talents and insights with the newest bunch of contestants. Encouraging and challenging, they will push the contestants to cook smarter, extend their creativity and overcome obstacles in ways they never dreamt possible.On Monday, MAG speaks to Sarah Tiong, a risk consultant. Inspired by chefs and cooks including Ben Shewry, Brent Savage, Clayton Wells, Shannon Bennet and Sam Miller, there is no question that this fiercely competitive cook will put her nose to the grindstone to get the most from this once-in-a-lifetime opportunity. Born and raised in Sydney, Sarah has always been involved in the kitchen and her mother would routinely teach her the recipes and techniques from her own childhood in Malaysia. She remembers fondly her cooking an array of cuisines growing up and recalls the unique aroma of fermented beans, wine and ginger as a marinated pork belly was prepared for family dinners. Cooking for friends and family since she was 15, Sarah began taking her passion seriously and developing her own recipes from when she was 17.Join MAG and Sarah on AFO LIVE at 12noon, Monday, the 19th June. 

The 1st LAKSA JAM on AFO LIVE

Since the next Olympics (at Tokyo 2020), will feature skateboarding as a competitive medal sport - The 1st LAKSA JAM by Laksamana Skateboards is a local Malaysian tournament with one mission: To find Malaysia's potential Olympic skateboard medalist starting first with sending Laksa Jam's 'Gold' medalist to Grandprix Beroun, a World Cup Skateboarding sanctioned event in Czech Republic.This event, in collaboration with the Ministry of Youth & Sports and Laksamana Skateboards, will be held at Mont Kiara Skate Park on the 1st of April.A jaw-dropping crowd-cheering demonstration from Street League's newest Pro Dave Bachinsky, 3 times X Games medalist and 2 times WCS overall rankings winner Tomas Vintr, plus one of the most iconic U.S Professional skateboarders out there, Sierra Fellers will showcase the best that skateboarding has to offer! Also in the Pro mix are Japan's Daisuke Nakaura, Koya Miyasaka and Malaysia's own MOhd Fikri Bin Zulkifly.If that isn't enough cause for excitement, double dare the person next to you to get a bird’s eye view from the zip-line across the roof of the skatepark to see which of you has the toughest nerves.While most will be at Laksa Jam for the excitement of extreme sports, some may also enjoy a stroll through our 'local street wear bazaar’ or perhaps snacks and refreshment from the wide variety of food trucks made available only meters away!Though we too are including the standard ambient music of every event, at Laksa Jam prepare yourself for performances from entertainment's rising stars in the local band and hip hop scene.

The Musical Journey of Zainal Abidin on AFO LIVE

The Musical Journey of Zainal Abidin Concert is to celebrate Zainal’s involvement of over 3 decades in the music industry. The much awaited concert will be a showcase of Zainal’s musical journey which began as a musician at 15 years old, his breakthrough in the mainstream music industry with Headwind, followed by his solo career which has left a lasting footprint in the local music industry.The two and a half hour concert will be backed by some of the biggest names in the music industry such as Mac Chew, Jenny Chin, Andy Peterson, Aji, Steve Thornton among others. The show promises a combination of his soulful voice backed by top notch musicians.Musically directed by Zainal himself, the concert is Zainal’s way of celebrating the immense support he has received from his loyal and devoted fans in Malaysia. Aptly titled The Musical Journey of Zainal Abidin, each song has been carefully selected to express and spread his message of love and caring for mother nature to all his fans. Fans of Zainal will get to hear some of his classic tunes that are close to his heart such as Hijau, Orak Arek, Puteri, Bongkar, Kau Di Hatiku, Debu Liar, Damai and many more.The concert will also showcase the band that gave Zainal a breakthrough in the music industry, Headwind. Fans have been waiting for the reunion and watch Zainal perform with Headwind at a major concert. They are waiting to see Zainal Abidin, Zulkif, Nicky Ooi, Kudin, and Razak share the same stage and relive their golden days.The wait will finally come to an end with the concert set to take stage at Plenary Hall, Kuala Lumpur convention Centre on 25 February 2016.