Have you heard of TheSugarBook? It’s essentially a website that opens up possibilities for “Sugar Relationships” aka a relationship where both parties define what they want in a relationship in exchange for financial support. Most times this consists of a male/female who are eligible of financial backing in exchange for love and companionship.
Source: Google
First launched in December 2016, the website, which promises to be “a nice social networking platform where likeminded consenting adults can connect and form mutually beneficial Sugar Relationships in a safe online environment” currently has an approximately 55,000 active members and it is continuously growing. TheSugarBook also champions “honesty and transparency when it comes to developing Sugar Relationships”.
Here are some staggering facts about TheSugarBook that you probably weren’t aware of:
According to TheSugarBook, of the estimated members on the platform, around 70% are female Sugar Babies between the age of 19 – 35 years old and mainly university students and single mothers and divorcees.
The Sugar Daddies (usually are well established wealthy individuals who are driven and enjoy “the finer things in life”) range from 30 – 48 years old, with an annual income average of USD150,000 (over RM500,000).
The top 5 countries where their members are from Malaysia, Philippines, United States, Singapore, and India.
Anyone above the age of 18-years old can register for an account on TheSugarBook for free and female Sugar Babies who sign up with their college or university email gets an auto-upgrade to Premium Sugar Baby.
For a small fee, Sugar Daddies can also enjoy the Premium features where they have the privilege of unlimited messages, see who favourites you or has viewed your profile, advanced search filter and many more.
And that’s not all. They’ve also recently launched their iOS and Android app, which claims to help members “build legitimate relationships with benefits” that much easier. Interestingly, the app was developed by one Endeavor Standard Sdn. Bhd. located somewhere in Petaling Jaya, Selangor – yes, a Malaysian company.
Whether or not you think that it’s morally correct to engage in the activities of sugar babies/sugar daddies, TheSugarBook aims to acquire more than 100,000 users from all over the world by mid-2018.
For more information, hit up TheSugarBook’s Facebook page.
“Justice League” is not even out in theatres yet and there are already discussions about the “Justice League” sequel.
It was recently revealed that Warner Bros. is already working on the script for the next instalment. This news comes after it was announced that the upcoming DC film will have a runtime of 121 minutes, instead of the previously rumoured 3-hour duration.
Source: Reddit
It was originally intended for “Justice League: Part 1” and “Justice League: Part 2” to be a 2-part story. However, plans were shelved to make way for a standalone Batman movie and each “Justice League” instalment would also be standalone. “Justice League” officially bring the world’s finest heroes – Superman, Batman, Wonder Woman, Flash, Aquaman, and Cyborg – together for the first time on the big screen.
Many assumed that Darkseid, the ruler of Apokolips, would be battling the Justice League in their first mission. But it looks like the studio may be holding him out for “Justice League 2” and audiences will just have to be content with Steppenwolf. In speaking with Total Film, J.K. Simmons (Commissioner James Gordon) gave a tease on what we can expect in the sequel.
Source: DC
“Well, Commissioner Gordon wears a trench coat in every scene, so I don’t know that the ‘pumped up’ part is going to be all that evident, especially when you’re standing next to Batman! But this is the first ‘Justice League’ movie – we hope – of a few,” the 62-year-old Oscar-winning actor told the publication.
He added, “They’re working on scripts for ‘The Batman’ and for the next ‘Justice League’ movie. It introduces my incarnation of Commissioner Gordon. I don’t have a lot to do. I feel like I just dipped my toe in the water of who Commissioner Gordon will be.” Judging from what the seasoned actor said, it’s likely that he will be reprising his role Commissioner Gordon for at least 2 more DC films.
Source: DC
“Wonder Woman” was both critically-acclaimed and a hit at the box office. It remains to be seen if “Justice League” can fare better when it debuts in cinemas on 16th November.
Do you love bubble tea more than anything else in the world? Do you want to give your input on new bubble tea flavours before they officially launch? We have good news for you.
Tea Three, a brand new bubble tea pop-up store, has decided to give bubble tea lovers an awesome treat prior to its launch next month.
Source: Tea Three FB
From now until the 10th of November 2017, you can over to the Tea Three “Bubble Tea Rider” pop-up store located at Soho KL, Solaris Mont Kiara for free samplings of bubble tea from their menu.
In fact, they are giving out a different drink every day in order to get feedback on the myriad of drink flavours before the official launch. Some of the flavours that will be up for tasting include Rose Milk Tea, Matcha, Lemongrass Ginger, Oolong, Wintermelon with Grapefruit, and more.
Apart from that, the “Bubble Tea Rider” will also be touring around colleges and universities in the Klang Valley to give out special treats for students.
Source: Tea Three
All the ingredients for the Tea Three bubble milk tea are freshly imported from Taiwan and carefully handcrafted to make sure they deliver the best burst of flavours for you.
Tea Three also provide catering services, in case you want to throw bubble tea party because why not!
For more information on sampling Tea Three’s new bubble tea flavours, head over to their Facebook page.
It’s true, YB Khairy Jamaluddin has quite the snarky streak on social media.
A couple of days ago, the Malaysian Youth and Sports Minister took to his personal Instagram to share a beautiful shot of Cat Bells fell in the Lake District, UK. While the post has since garnered more than 100 comments and over 22,000 likes in just 3 days, it also attracted some unwanted attention from an Instagram product promoter.
Source: Instagram
The promoter wrote, “Want to be taller? Come take a look at our Instagram”, adding their WhatsApp and WeChat contacts to the comment. The product (which comes in a range of tea sachets, softgel vitamins, calcium powder, spirulina capsules, so on and so forth) supposedly helps people gain from 2cm to 10cm in height in 10 days. The promoter also boldly claimed that it’s “100% effective”.
But Khairy would have none of it. He replied to the comment, writing, “Please don’t promote your fake sh*t on my Instagram. No product can make adults taller. It’s a con job and I am going to report you to Kementerian Kesihatan (the Health Ministry).” Khairy went on to add, “Plus you chose the wrong person lah. I’m 182cm tall. Almost 6ft.”
It’s time to mark those holiday dates on your calendar. We previously unveiled the 2018 calendar with the latest updates on the 2018 public holidays in Malaysia. Guess what? We now have the school term dates and holidays.
This would certainly come in handy for families with children still in school. There are 4 long school holidays throughout 2018, 2 on each term. So whether you and your family are planning to travel within the country or overseas, it’s never too early to start planning.
Source: Public Holidays
Although the Ministry of Education (MOE) is responsible for setting the term dates and holidays for all schools across the country, it’s important to note that certain dates may vary between the state or territory you’re living in.
The graphs (below) are broken into 2 categories – Group A and Group B. Group A are the states that have Friday and Saturday as their weekend. They are Johor, Kedah, Kelantan, and Terengganu. On the other hand, Group B are those that have Saturday and Sunday as their weekend (which are all the remaining states).
The dates highlighted in yellow are the long school holidays that fall on the 1st term, mid-term, 2nd term, and year-end.
*Do also note that these dates are preliminary and may change in 2018.
Tired of the traffic congestion at the Kuala Lumpur Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) and the Damansara-Puchong Expressway (LDP)?
You’d be pleased to know that the Sri Damansara Link (SDL) has officially opened.
Source: Bernama
Not only will it shorten the journey (we hear that it’s estimated to reduce travel time by 10 minutes!), alleviate headaches, and possible decrease stress levels for those who travel in and around the Kepong, Segambut, and Sungai Buloh areas, motorists will also enjoy toll-free travel for an entire month!
On top of that, the SDL is also unique as it offers the first “Park and Ride” service to connect motorists to train services. Motorists will be able to park at a rest and service area at Segambut and walk to a currently-under-construction KTM Komuter station about 200m away which will be ready in 2 years. The rest and service area has 300 parking lots and has the potential to be expanded to 4,000 lots once the station is in operation.
Source: Mole.my
It truly is fantastic news for those who commute to the city from Sri Damansara, Rawang, Kepong, and Sungai Buloh. And don’t forget! The SDL is toll-free until 22nd November 2017 so it’s a good time to familiarise yourselves with the route
Did you grow up in the 90s, when UK/US boybands and girl groups were dominating charts, with their songs receiving truck loads of radio airplay, and their catchy tunes getting stuck in your head against your own free will?
Ah, those were good times, and the “I Love 90s” show in Singapore is going to help you relive them glory days.
Scheduled for 8pm on 10th March 2018 at The Star Theatre in Singapore, the show will feature over 2 hours of your favourite 90s hits, performed by English pop group 911 (Lee Brennan, Jimmy Constable, and Simon “Spike” Dawbarn), English boyband 5IVE (Sean Conlon, Ritchie Neville, Scott Robinson), and the one and only S Club (S Club 7 members Tina Barrett, Bradley McIntosh, Jo O’Meara).
We never had a dream come true, until now!
Wanna go? “I Love 90s” tickets will go on sale through SISTIC starting tomorrow (25th October 2017, Wednesday) for SGD98 onwards. There’s also a VIP package available, which includes an exclusive meet and greet session with 911 and S Club after the concert, for SGD178
Baby when the lights go out, they’ll show us what loving the 90s is all about! Race y’all to getting the tickets
Back in August, “Deadpool” star Ryan Reynolds a.k.a The King of Trolling, naturally trolled his wife Blake Lively on her birthday. Blake Lively, who turned 30 on the 25th of August, was cropped out of the birthday tribute photo on Instagram, leaving only a huge portion of Ryan Reynold’s face visible on the post. “Happy Birthday to my amazing wife,” the caption read.
Source: Ryan Reynold’s Instagram
The photo has since garnered over a million likes.
However, Blake Lively got her revenge yesterday when her snarky husband turned 41. The former “Gossip Girl” star trolled her husband back by posting a picture of him and Ryan Gosling – and she cropped out the former in the post. “Happy Birthday, baby,” Blake Lively wrote, with a clear shot of Ryan Gosling’s face, while Ryan Reynold’s face is barely visible in the birthday tribute post.
Source: Blake Lively Instagram
Good one, Blake
We can’t wait to see what Mr. Deadpool will do next!
Flying with AirAsia just got a lot more yummylicious!
AirAsia has launched a new inflight treat especially to gratify fans of yummy Japanese snacks. From now on, you can order Onigiri onboard all AirAsia Malaysia flights.
Source: AirAsia
The Onigiri is Japanese snack, a popular staple in Japanese convenience stores and restaurants worldwide, made from white rice formed into triangular or cylindrical shapes and often wrapped in nori.
AirAsia’s Onigiri menu comes with a wide selection of fillings – grilled salmon, salmon teriyaki, tuna mayo, smoked salmon, or vegetables – all stuffed in seasoned Japanese rice, wrapped in crispy seaweed and served with miso soup. Best part of all, the Onigiri can be purchased for only RM 10, and it will be available on all AirAsia Malaysia flights with the AK code, including AirAsia X Malaysia flights (D7) to all AirAsia destinations.
“Japanese food is known to the world over for its refined simplicity. Inspired by this, we made our new Onigiri snack a simple yet complete meal for all, regardless of age.” said AirAsia Group Chief Commercial Officer, Siegtraund Teh.
“It’s an incredibly versatile food that can be adapted to local tastes, and we are already working on other Asean-inspired fillings to create a unique experience for our guests who crave a healthy, delicious treat.” he added.
Overwhelmed by the ongoing humid weather? Perhaps you’d like to stuff your face with unlimited ice cream at Swensen’s Malaysia.
The food franchise has launched their ice cream buffet in lieu of Swensen’s Customer Appreciation Day. The promo starts today (Tuesday, 24th October) and will last until this Thursday (26th October). That’s a total of 3 days for all you dessert lovers to satisfy your sweet tooth.
Source: Facebook
At RM6.90 only (inclusive of 6% GST), diners will get to enjoy this enticing promo upon ordering a main course dish when dining it. That means no takeaway is allowed. You and your loved ones will get to enjoy the ice cream buffet for as along as 2 hours from the time the order is taken. Do note that this promo is not valid with other coupon, discount, promotion and other privileges.
The Swensen’s Malaysia ice cream buffet is available at these 5 shopping outlets:
Sunway Putra Mall
Sunway Velocity Mall
DaMen Mall
Melawati Mall
IOI Mall
Source: Fave
For more information, visit Swensen’s Malaysia’s Facebook page.
Motorists, you may want to avoid parking illegally especially when you are in Petaling Jaya.
In an effort to curb illegal parking and improve traffic flow, the Petaling Jaya Municipal Council (MBPJ) has introduced a new technology that utilises real-time cameras and is equipped with loudspeakers. These improved CCTVs (closed-circuit television) are situated at various locations around Petaling Jaya.
Source: MBPJ/ NST
These CCTVs monitor drivers in real-time via surveillance. Whenever a vehicle commits an offence, an officer monitoring the situation will issue a warning to the driver through the loudspeaker system. Should the driver refuse to listen, he or she could be slapped with a summon or have their vehicles clamped or towed. This system operates 24/7.
For those who want to know, the CCTVs installed at the 12 strategic spots in Petaling Jaya are:
Near Affin Bank in Jalan Yong Shook Lin
Amcorp Mall in Jalan Timur
The Art Gallery in Jalan Utara
St. Paul Church in Jalan Utara
Hotel Armada in Jalan Utara
PJ Hilton in Jalan Barat
LRT Asia Jaya in Jalan Utara
Taman Jaya in Jalan Timur
Bulatan Sultan in Jalan Sultan
SK Sri Petaling in Jalan Utara
SMK Bukit Bintang in Jalan Utara
Wisma Yan in Jalan Selangor
Source: Metro
“The council took the initiative of installing 12 CCTV cameras with speakers to handle obstruction especially those caused by double parking. Until February, a total of 1,295 drivers obstructing the road removed their vehicles after hearing instructions from MBPJ officers via the speaker,” said Petaling Jaya Mayor Datuk Mohd Azizi Mohd Zain.
He also added that 120 cameras are linked to the police for security and road safety purposes.
You may know him as one of the members from Taiwanese boyband Fahrenheit (飛輪海), but did you know Wu Chun (吴尊) once had an opportunity to become a prince in real life?
During his appearance on the reality show “Where Are We Going, Dad?”, the 38-year-old star revealed that his nickname, “Prince of Brunei”, did not happened by accident and there is actually some truth to it.
Source: Facebook
The actor-singer, who is the nephew of Brunei MP Goh King Chin, came from a privileged and wealthy family when he was growing up in Brunei. Wu Chun revealed that the royal family, who had adopted many kids in the past, also extended an offer to adopt him when he was a child.
However, he shared that his father declined a hefty sum from the King’s sister at the time; a decision he feels very grateful for. “It’s fortunate that my father said no, because compared to being a prince and living a wealthy life, I would rather live with my own family,” the Fahrenheit member was quoted as saying.
Source: Instagram
Wu Chun and his childhood sweetheart Lin Liying got married in 2009. They welcomed their daughter, Nei Nei (Wu Xinyi), in 2011 and their son Max in 2013. When asked if he would ever allow anyone to adopt his own children, the entertainer replied that he would “fight to his death” for them.
So there you have it folks – the story behind the “Prince of Brunei”.
Bring out the masks and costumes because it’s that time of the year again – Halloween!
It’s end of October, which means it’s about time to unpack and unveil that costume you’ve been working on all year. Whether you’ll be dressed up as Wonder Woman, Harley Quinn, Spiderman, the Mother of Dragons Daenerys Targaryen, or the King in the North Jon Snow, we’re pretty sure you are looking out for places you can go and flaunt the costume – while having drinks with your besties and possibly bag the prize for “Best Dressed”.
Yes, we can read your mind, which is why we have put together a number of venues you can party at this Halloween:
If you want something laid-back and chill, head over to La Bodega in Bangsar
Source: La Bodega FB
This Halloween, La Bodega Tapas Y Vinos in Telawi will be hosting a wicked party in conjunction with Ladies Night on Thursday (26 October). There will be a number of “Creepy Cocktails” available at the bar – Hangman’s Blood, Graveyard, The Ghost, Final Masquerade and Midnight Shadow; as well as 2 “Spooky Shooters” – Gravedigger and V-Blood.
Apart from that, there will be also be make-up artists from 8pm to 10pm to help accentuate your costumes in case you need help!
Party Date & Time: 26th October, 7pm onwards
Address: 16 Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
2. If you like monsters and “Stranger Things”, head over to Zouk Club KL
Source: Zouk KL Instagram
If you’re a fan of Halloween parties and the hit Netflix series “Stranger Things“, you’re in for a real treat at Zouk Club KL.
Themed “The Upside Down – A Zouk KL Horror Anthem”, this Halloween party is inspired by “Stranger Things” and aimed at giving party-goers a rare opportunity of experiencing their favourite series in action. The best part is that it’s free entry for those who are in full-costume (before 1am), and there are prizes to be won for the coolest and scariest costumes!
Party Date & Time: 28th October, 10pm onwards
Address: 436, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
3. If you’re feeling Changkat, try Havana KL
Source: Havana KL
Havana KL will be celebrating Halloween this year with their one-of-a-kind “Day of the Dead Halloween Party”. The place will be filled with glittered skulls and other “fabulously wicked things” to greet party-goers, with the Havana Hombres Calavera spinning on the decks.
Entry is RM 49 – and you will be entitled to one Halloween-exclusive cocktail. If you’re the Best Dressed in the house, you stand a chance to win exclusive Sierra Bottles!
Party Date & Time: 28th October, 7pm
Address: Havana KL, Changkat Bukit Bintang, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
4. If you like hospital horror, go to Pisco Bar
Source: Pisco FB
This Halloween, Pisco Bar will be turning into a creepy hospital-cum-mental asylum, aiming to spook party-goers in a “Night Shift” themed party. Come dressed in your spookiest and scariest outfit, and you may likely be the one who walks away with RM 500 in cash prize for “Best Dressed”. Apart from the main prize, there will also be second and third prize winners who will receive RM 100 in Pisco dollars.
Also, Pisco’s traditional “Dia de los Muertos” Halloween party will be happening next week on the 1st of November.
Party Date & Time: 28th October, 11pm
Address: 29, Jalan Mesui, 50200 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
5. If you’re into vampires and fangs, try View Rooftop Bar @ GTower
Source: View Rooftop KL
Calling all fans of “The Vampire Diaries“, “Twilight”, “Buffy the Vampire Slayer”, “Angel”; the place for you to be at is View Rooftop Bar!
View Rooftop promises party-goers a night full of fangs and blood while they party with crowd-favourite DJ, Princess Ann. Entrance is free, and you can enjoy vampire-themed Eerie Bites on the house. There are also special cocktails and bottles promo available – and the best dressed vampire gets a bottle of champagne!
Party Date & Time: 26 October, 10pm onwards
Address: Level 29, GTower, 199 Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur.
6. If you want to channel your inner rockstar, go to Le Noir KL
Source: LeNoir KL FB
If you’re looking for a fail-proof Halloween plan, head over to Le Noir KL in TREC, where they promise to throw the mother of all Halloween parties.
Themed “Day of the Dead: Rockstar Edition”, Le Noir wants you to come dressed as your favourite dead rockstars and stand a chance to win some exciting prizes. They will be choosing winners in four categories; Best Dressed Rockstar Male, Best Dressed Rockstar Female, Best Dressed Rockstar Couple, and Best Dressed Rockstar Entourage.
Also, if you can’t do your own make up, they have a team of make-up artists on standby to help you out – how cool is that!
Party Date & Time: 28 October, 5pm
Address: Unit H-G-07, The Hive, TREC, Jalan Tun Razak, 50400 Kuala Lumpur.
7. If you want double the fun, head down to Kyo Club KL
Source: Kyo KL FB
Welcome to the Kyo Love Hotel, where you’ll be treated to 2 Halloween parties and double the fun!
For the Halloween special, the Kyo Love Hotel wants party-goers to leave all inhibitions behind as they embark on a journey to explore their darkest desires. Whether you want to party to hip-hop music, house, or techno, the Kyo Love Hotel has all the options for you as they are prepared to give you a night you’ll find hard to forget.
Admission is RM40 (with 1 drink) before 1am, and RM60 (with 1 drink) after 1 am.
Party Date & Time: 28 October, 11pm
Address: Mandarin Oriental, 50088 Kuala Lumpur.
Put on your best costumes and dancin’ shoes. It’s time to party
Oh no, here we go again. Pump prices for fuel will see an increase again.
Starting from Thursday midnight (26th October) onwards, our source states that petrol prices for RON95 and RON97 will go up. However, the price of diesel will remain the same.
The expected prices for petrol and diesel for 26th October – 1st November 2017 are:
RON95 : RM2.20 per litre with increased by RM0.03
RON97 : RM2.50 per litre with increased by RM0.03
Diesel : RM2.11 per litre with no changes
The current prices for 19th October – 25th October 2017 are:
RON95 : RM2.17 per litre
RON97 : RM2.47 per litre
Diesel : RM2.11 per litre
We will update the fuel prices should the official announcement differs from aforementioned prices.
It’s been confirmed that “Thor: Ragnarok” features Marvel’s first openly LGBT(QI) character in the Marvel Cinematic Universe.
Actress Tessa Thompson – who plays the elite fighter/sarcastic alcoholic Valkyrie – recently took to Twitter to verify that her superhero character is indeed bisexual. This came after a moviegoer expressed his disappointment at Valkyrie’s “typical sexless Marvel tomboy” look. This prompted another fan to defend the female character.
Source: Marvel
“Valkyrie in the comics is a big ole lesbian so I doubt she would give your opinion any thought,” the fan wrote. Thompson, however, corrected the fan by commenting, “She’s bi. And yes, she cares very little about what men think of her. What a joy to play!”
Having said that, there is no actual evidence of Valkyrie’s bisexuality in the film. “Val is Bi in the comics and I was faithful to that in her depiction,” she explained in a separate tweet. “But her sexuality isn’t explicitly addressed in ‘Thor: Ragnarok’.” Regardless the 34-year-old star’s character is still a total cinematic badass.
She’s bi. And yes, she cares very little about what men think of her. What a joy to play! https://t.co/d0LZKTHCfL
YES! Val is Bi in the comics & I was faithful to that in her depiction. But her sexuality isn’t explicitly addressed in Thor: Ragnarok. https://t.co/hmb5lYN5to
As comic book fans may know, Valkyrie’s sexuality has been established in the comics for years. She has been involved with both men (Thor and Agent Venom) as well as women (archaeologist Annabelle Riggs). In the film, we do see flashbacks of Valkyrie fighting alongside her fellow female warriors. However, the main narrative of this movie sees her developing friendships with Thor and Hulk.
In addition to Valkyrie, there has also been LGBT(QI) representation on the small screen. Juan Pablo Raba’s Joey Gutierrez (a metal-melting Inhuman from Agents of “S.H.I.E.L.D.”) and Carrie-Ann Moss’s Jeri Hogarth (a fierce lawyer from “Jessica Jones”, “Daredevil”, and “The Defenders”) are both gay.
Source: Marvel
If you don’t mind more spoilers, you can also find out what happens during the 2 post credits scenes here. While you’re at it, check out our 10 thundering fun facts of “Thor: Ragnarok”.
Asia’s largest beach EDM festival, ZoukOut Singapore 2017 is inching closer and we have exciting news!
Set to take place at the Siloso Beach in Sentosa this 8th and 9th December, the 17th edition of ZoukOut promises partygoers 2 days of intense dance music experience with world-class stage productions. Some of the names that have already been announced for the festival are notable DJs and music producers like Axwell & Ingrosso, Claptone, Flume, MarshMello, Rehab, Robin Schulz, Yellow Claw, and Guiboratto.
Source: ZoukOut FB
In addition to that, ZoukOut has added French EDM producer DJ Snake, Belgium-based techno aficionado Amelie Lens, and Dutch trance phenomenon MaRLo to further spice things up at the festival.
Wait, that’s not all.
ZoukOut Singapore has also partnered with renowned bungee jumping company, AJ Hackett, to cater to all the adrenaline junkies out there. During the festival, you will be treated to a series of action-packed activities like the 50m tall Bungee Jump Tower, 40m long Skybridge, Giant Swing, and the Vertical Skywalk.
A non-stop EDM beach party paired with adrenaline pumping activities, there is absolutely no reason why you should miss out on this!
Last week, we announced that the first fried chicken festival in Malaysia is coming to town. Guess what? There is also going to be a vegan day festival next month too!
Organised by Malaysian Vegetarian Society and supported by Veganism Malaysia, the World Vegan Day festival is taking place in Publika on the first week of November. This occasion is pretty unique considering it’s the first time local vegans are bringing veggie eaters together in the name of healthy food.
Source: Facebook
World Vegan Day, which falls on 1st November, is nothing new though. The healthy food festival has been celebrated for the past 23 years worldwide. As you can see from the poster above, the food event will also feature healthy activities such as demos from fitness instructors, health and lifestyle tips from seasoned practitioners, cooking demos from local chefs, as well as some interesting exhibitions.
Some of the World Vegan Day Malaysia vendors that are participating include:
Krispie (snacks)
dna Lifestyle
No Guilt (peanut butter)
LN Fortunate Coffee (100% plant-based cafe)
Kelava (handmade vegan ice cream)
The Good Co. (salad, granolas, sandwiches, juices, smoothies)
TheDrHerbs Resources (herbal products and remedies)
C’duo cookies (organic cookies)
Sipster Flower Teas
Amrita Kefir
Jing Shi Bakery
Granny Doris (fruit store and cold-pressed juices)
Sala (Tex-mex Latin inspired vegan restaurant)
Real Food (organic items)
Source: Facebook
Details to World Vegan Day Malaysia 2017 Festival are as follows:
Dates: 4th and 5th November 2017 (Saturday and Sunday)
Time: 10am – 10pm
Venue: Level G2, The Square, Publika
Admission: Open to public
The nearest LRT stations are Semantan station or Segambut station. From there, take a taxi/Uber/Grab car.
Malaysian Facebook user Khairul Azri took to his profile to share several pictures and a video of an incident whereby a Malayan tapir was in the process of being captured by some authorities.
Source: Facebook
According to Khairul, the JPAM (Malaysian Civil Defence Force) and the BOMBA (Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia) were called in to help capture (and hopefully rescue/release?) the said Malayan tapir, which had accidentally run into the Taman Desa Saujana Langat neighbourhood in Hulu Langat late Tuesday (24th October 2017) night. To his dismay, the authorities’ handling of the gentle, herbivorous animal ultimately led to its death.
In his Facebook post, Khairul explained that the said Malayan tapir was strangled with what looks like a rope, as if it was a sacrificial animal. After a brief struggle, it died. Khairul even uploaded a video of the Malayan tapir, clearly alive and struggling to free itself from the rope’s restraint.
Source: Facebook
Khairul’s post has since gone viral, garnering over 5,800 shares in under 24 hours. However, the worst was yet to come.
According to Khairul, the animal’s carcass was then left by the roadside, and when morning came, it was discovered that it had been mutilated. “Its nose and ears were mutilated. I don’t know why they did that,” he wrote in his caption. From his picture, it also looks like someone had attempted to skin the animal. Khairul also noted that PERHILITAN (the Department of Wildlife and National Parks) only arrived that morning, about 12 hours after the incident, to collect the carcass.
Source: Facebook
Netizens are, of course, up in arms over the incident. “This is the result of deforestation, to the point where another life is forced out to seek food and shelter. It died and then it was abandoned. Where did the brains of these humans go? It’s sad to watch the tapir die when it wanted to live. It’s a protected species,” Syaza Amani wrote. “I watched the video. Really sad. I can’t imagine such a sweet animal treated this way. Why??? Who is responsible for this. Please seek justice. So cruel and really unacceptable. Please….,” Sylvia Ben commented.
For the uninitiated, the Malayan tapir, also called the Asian tapir, is the largest of the 5 species of tapir and the only one native to Asia. Its numbers have decreased in recent years, and today, there are only approximately 1,100 Malayan tapirs left. The main threat to the Malayan tapirs is human activity, including deforestation for agricultural purposes, flooding caused by the damming of rivers for hydroelectric projects, and illegal trade.
There’s even a “World Tapir Day” (read: #TapiTapir) which aims to raise awareness that our local tapirs are in danger of extinction.
Wikipedia also notes that Malayan tapirs have very poor eyesight, making them rely greatly on their excellent sense of smell and hearing to go about in their everyday lives.
They have small, beady eyes with brown irises (often covered in a blue haze, which is corneal cloudiness thought to be caused by repetitive exposure to light) on either side of their faces. This causes the Malayan tapir to have very inadequate vision, both on land and in water. Tapirs are also most active at night and since they have poor eyesight, it is harder for them to search for food and avoid predators in the dark.
The Minister of Natural Resources and Enviroment of Malaysia, YB. Datuk Seri Dr. Haji Wan Junaidi Bin Tuanku Jaafar, has since responded, releasing a statement on his Facebook page to confirm that he has instructed Director General of PERHILITAN to investigate the incident and make the necessary police reports.
Aww, it’s a baby girl for Rain (real name Jung Ji Hoon; 비) and Kim Tae Hee (김태희).
The Korean heartthrob took to Instagram yesterday (Wednesday, 25th October) to announce that he and his actress wife recently welcomed their first child into the world. This comes after the couple confirmed the pregnancy via Kim Tae Hee’s label, Lua Entertainment, 5 months ago.
Source: Harper’s Bazaar/Instagram
The proud father posted an adorable photo of white baby socks with soft pink flower embellishments. “Thank you… She’s a beautiful princess~ We’ll raise her to be a child that helps the world. #Blessed,” the 35-year-old superstar wrote. Rain’s agency, R.A.I.N. Company, has confirmed that both mother and child are healthy and well.
Rain and Kim Tae Hee tied the knot on 19th January this year after dating for 5 years. Their intimate affair took place at a local Catholic church in Gahoe-dong, Seoul. The couple first met on the set of a TV commercial in October 2011. Their agencies eventually confirmed the pair’s relationship status in 2013.
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Massive congratulations!
Fingers crossed, we’ll be able to see some baby pictures soon
Sources: All Kpop, Toggle/ Featured image: Harper’s Bazaar.
In the day and age where it seems like so many people you know have been to Bali and experienced the usual “sights and sounds” e.g. Tahan Lot, Kuta beach, the rice terraces, Uluwatu Temple, Ubud, so on and so forth, you’d be hard-pressed to find out-of-the-ordinary things to do on the Indonesian island.
Even the whole private/luxury villas experience has be done over and over. And you’ve probably heard the same old story again and again. So if you think that Bali is overrated, that’s because you haven’t been told about Hideout Bali, an eco bamboo home that promises an “off-grid life” and of course, total relaxation.
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Located in Selat, Bali, the unique eco stay is perfect for adventurous travellers as it is hidden in the mountains. The all-bamboo house is situated right next to a beautiful river, among rice fields. There, visitors will be able to escape the hustle and bustle of the “party island Bali” and touristy areas, and truly immerse in the authentic rustic Balinese village life. In fact, Hideout Bali promises total solitude as the nearest village is about 500 metres away.
Built and handcrafted in 2015 with the support of many local workers, the bamboo home welcomes long-time travellers, lovers of nature, spiritual-minded people, trekking-lovers, backpackers, artists, musicians, and eco-enthusiasts. Surrounded by lush greenery that’s pleasing to the eye, the 1-bedroom home has large windows that opens up to the beautiful vista.
Hideout Bali promises to calm your senses, and allow you to soak in the good vibes and energy. If you love yoga, then this gem of a place will really compliment your spiritual journey and nourish your soul. Be warned though, the accommodation has no air-conditioning but thanks to it’s bamboo structure (bamboo is well-known for its temperature stability) and natural ventilation, there’s no need for that.
There’s also a bean bag and a hammock that visitors can lounge in to sing, write, meditate, chill, play board games, you name it. And doesn’t that bed motivate you to do absolutely nothing all day?
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Oh, but be prepared to put your gadgets away as you may face poor Internet/data connection due to Hideout Bali’s location but hey, what’s an “off-grid experience” if there was high speed broadband of 4G/LTE eh? Psst! Pet-loving short stay tenants will also be pleased to know that Hideout Bali has residents catties and doggos to render you completely giddy with love
Interested? Check out hideoutbali’s Instagram for more information or hit up their Airbnb listing to book.
