2019 has blessed us with tons of good jams – from chilled indie hits to mainstream pop music up to sizzling latin numbers and of course, the world-dominating K-pop genre

Spotify, one of the leading music streaming platform, has recently launched its “Wrapped” campaign for this year. As stated in the press release, this annual year-end campaign revealed the leading artistes, songs, albums, playlists and podcasts that defined how over 248 millions of users have discovered their favourites in 2019.

We believe the power of K-pop genre has been going strong for these past years. In this case, Spotify has announced that South Korean sensation BTS (방탄소년단) is Malaysia’s most streamed artiste this year! For the uninitiated, the 7-member boy band has taken the world by storm this year with their biggest hit “Boy With Luv” featuring Halsey. Other highly-recommended songs that they have released this year are “Microcosmos” and “Make It Right” (with Lauv), just to name a few.

The local music scene saw a surprising twist, as up-and-coming rap ensemble K-Clique beats other mainstream acts including our resident Malaysian pop queen and king – Dato’ Siti Nurhaliza and Faizal Tahir – to become the most streamed local artiste.

Known for songs like “Mimpi” and “Sah Tu Satu”, the group consists of 8 talented gentleman – MK, Noki, Tuju, Somean, KDeaf, FareedPF, Gnello and NastyNas – are definitely worth the stan. Additionally, rising pop rock band Insomniacks has successfully rocketed their way up to the top 5 list, thanks to the popularity of their hit single “Pulang”.

In addition, “Wrapped” has come out with a specially-crafted “A Decade Wrapped” – the 1st time ever in Spotify’s history! For those who don’t know, “A Decade Wrapped” will take a look back at the 10-year-long journey of evolving music, culture and streaming through the eyes of fans, artistes and creators that have made it all possible.

Not only that, users will also get to see their personalised Spotify “Wrapped” which spoiled them with highlights on what they have listened to throughout the year 2019. If you want to find out more, feel free to click here.

And just when you thought we’re running out of good news, here’s the complete list of Spotify “Wrapped” 2019 Top Lists in Malaysia:

Most Streamed Artiste

1. BTS
2. Ariana Grande
3. Khalid
4. Ed Sheeran
5. Post Malone

Most Streamed Male Artiste

1. Khalid
2. Ed Sheeran
3. Post Malone
4. Shawn Mendes
5. Alan Walker

Most Streamed Female Artiste

1. Ariana Grande
2. Taylor Swift
3. Billie Eilish
4. Camila Cabello
5. Halsey

Most Streamed Local Artiste

1. K-Clique
2. Faizal Tahir
3. Dato Siti Nurhaliza
4. SonaOne
5. Insomniacks

Most Streamed Groups

1. BTS
2. BLACKPINK
3. Maroon 5
4. TWICE
5. 5 Seconds of Summer

Most Streamed Tracks

1. “Señorita” – Camila Cabello, Shawn Mendes
2. “Boy With Luv” – BTS feat. Halsey
3. “Someone You Loved” – Lewis Capaldi
4. “Sunflower” – Post Malone, Swae Lee
5. “7 rings” – Ariana Grande

Most Streamed Albums

1. Hollywood’s Bleeding – Post Malone
2. Shawn Mendes – Shawn Mendes
3. Thank u, next – Ariana Grande
4. WHEN WE ALL FALL ASLEEP, WHERE DO WE GO? – Billie Eilish
5. Love Yourself 結 ‘Answer’ – BTS

Let’s bid 2019 goodbye and look forward to what 2020 has to offer for the music industry.

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A series of character posters of the new “James Bond” film “No Time To Die” have just been release. One of those posters include franchise newcomer, Lashana Lynch, who will play the new female 007, Nomi.

Although she may not be James Bond, rumour has it that she is indeed the new 007 with the number being an agent’s code name for the British spy agency. Hopefully this will make it more accepting to long time fans, who often associate the number to the quintessential British male spy.

So with that out of the way, let’s find out more about our new 007, as we think many would agree that beside her role in “Captain Marvel” much of the British actress information is still very much unknown. That being said, here are 5 facts that we think people should know about the “James Bond” newcomer.

1. Made her film debut in 2012’s “Fast Girls” 

The 32-year-old started her film career in 2012 in the film “Fast Girls”, which was about a group of girls that team up for a British track team and race for glory in the World Championship. Lynch starred as one of the girls named Belle Newman. The film received relatively good reviews from critics, but never really took off anywhere outside the UK.

2. Jamaican descent

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JA! It’s been real! Lickle more ✊🏾

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The actress was born in Hammersmith, London on 1987 and is of Jamaican descent. Seeing as some of the scenes in the upcoming “Bond” film was shot in Jamaica, we think this will be a perfect opportunity for the Brit to catch up on some of her Jamaican roots.

3. Her audition in “Captain Marvel” made the director cry

The London native breakout role internationally was of course 2019’s “Captain Marvel”. While her role in the film didn’t receive a lot of screen time, it was enough to showcase her talent. According to film director Ryan Fleck, he revealed to Empire that during her audition, the actress managed to bring him to tears.

In addition, the actress had also auditioned for a role in another Marvel film, “Black Panther”. While she didn’t get the role, she still got herself into the Marvel Cinematic Universe eventually.

4. A fan of Maya Angelou

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My part of Maya that may mould my mind forevermore. May I say, "I've learned…" and relish in the lessons of minds like Maya's for the rest of my days.

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For those that don’t know, Maya Angelou was an American poet and singer who sadly passed away in 2014. The “Fast Girls” actress has said that she learned many lessons, from the poet, that will stick with her for the rest of her days.

5. Criticised for taking the role of 007

James Bond or not, just by taking over the code name of 007 has earned her considerable backlash from long time fans, who didn’t want to see changes done to their favourite character. When asked about it during an interview with The Hollywood Reporter, the “No Time To Die” actress simply answered that she doesn’t let the backlash bother her but instead she sympathised with the fans.

“It doesn’t dishearten me,” states Lynch. “It makes me feel quite sad for some people because their opinions, they’re not even from a mean place — they’re actually from a sad place. It’s not about me. People are reacting to an idea, which has nothing to do with my life.”

Oh and if you’re wondering about those character posters, fear not as we got you covered below:

The new James Bond film “No Time To Die” is set for the cinemas on 9th April 2020, and we can’t wait to see how they will send off Daniel Craig’s character from the franchise.

Source: Hype Beast.

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2PM member Taecyeon (택연) recently got caught up in a dating rumour. This started circulating after a picture of him having a “date” with a woman was spread online.

The photo was initially posted on an online community, before it went viral. The 31-year-old was pictured going out for a walk with a mysterious lady at the streets of Apgujeong, Seoul.

“Ok Taecyeon was walking around Apgujeong with a woman. It looks like she is a fellow celebrity,” the original writer of the post wrote, before further adding, “I am not really familiar with her. Maybe she is an actress.”

At the time of writing (Monday, 9th December), the identity of the “Let’s Fight Ghost” actor’s date remains a question mark. Furthermore, Taecyeon’s agency JYP Entertainment has yet to release any statement to address the news.

This is not the 1st time the Busan-born idol was caught in such scandals. Prior to this, he was reportedly dating Girls’ Generation member Yoona.

Source: Kstarlive.

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Jasper is about to be a big brother soon! Jordan Chan (陳小春) recently made the big announcement that his baby mama Cherrie Ying (應采兒) has a bun in the oven.

The Hong Kong superstar shared the happy news in style – in front of all his fans during his “Stop Angry Concert Tour” in Taiwan over the weekend. Both mother and son were also in the audience.

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Jordan’s concert had a rough start though. A protest took place outside of the concert venue where people were shouting slogans. It took 70 policemen to handle the situation and get it under control so that the show could go on as planned.

“I can finally hold my Taipei concert,” the 52-year-old singer-actor told the crowd. “I’ve always waited a long time for this! I apologise for the wait. I want to thank every single one of you: thank you for your true heart. Taiwan was the first place that recognised my singing. I also want to thank Taiwan for giving me the opportunity to record my first Mandarin album. Taiwan has beautiful food and beautiful people.”

During the second half of the concert, the entertainer paused to announce Cherrie Ying’s pregnancy. The couple only found out last month about the new addition, adding that the expecting mum is now 3 months into her pregnancy, but the gender of the baby is uncertain.

Source: 38jiejie.

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The owner of popular British supermarket chain, Tesco, is looking into a possible sale of its operation in Malaysia and Thailand. This came after a statement made on Sunday (8th December 2019), where they revealed that a review was done on its operations in the two markets.

According to Reuters, the trigger for the review was due to a reported “inbound interest” that seems interested in Tesco’s operation in Malaysia and Thailand. However, no information has been given by the company over where the interest is from.

Currently, 30% of the Tesco Malaysia is owned by Sime Darby, which operates the Tesco supermarkets in major cities. However, Sime Darby group is recently looking into trimming its operation on what they considered non-core assets, with the supermarket chain being one of those assets.

Supermarket-goers have nothing to worry about at the moment, as talks of the sale is still in its early stages with no decision being made just yet. Tesco has also ensured customer that an announcement will be made if they decide to move forward with the sale.

“The evaluation of strategic options is at an early stage, no decisions concerning the future of Tesco Thailand or Malaysia have been taken, and there can be no assurance that any transaction will be concluded. A further announcement will be made if and when appropriate,” the company said.

So are you a regular at Tesco? If so, do you have a fond memory you like to share about the supermarket chain? Let us know about it in the comments section below.

Source: Free Malaysia Today.

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Our representative for Miss Universe, Shweta Sekhon, was among other contestants who found themselves in somewhat of an embarrassing situation during the swimwear segment of the live show.

Based on the photo as well as the video available below, it can be seen that Shweta was having difficulty walking the slippery runway in heels. As a result, the 22-year-old eventually tripped and fell while doing her walk on stage.

The incident not only impacted Shweta (full name Shwetajeet Kaur)’s catwalk, but other contestants from France, Indonesia, Malta and New Zealand also experienced the same fate as hers. A few staffs on duty immediately took action and wiped the floor after that.

Fans were left fuming upon seeing the video. In this case, many of them slammed the organisers for their negligence on not making proper inspection on the stage. On the other hand, the girls have received praises from netizens for their professionalism. Some crowd in attendance also gave standing ovation to show their support.

For those who are interested, check out the clip of the incident below:

In another news, it was recently revealed that Sheweta has managed to snag the “Best National Costume” category! For those who don’t know, the “Peranakan”-inspired dress was designed by renowned couture designer Carven Ong.

Despite the exciting news, there was a little controversy that happened surrounding both Shweta and Miss Universe Philippines representative Gazini Ganados. During the announcement, both the prompter as well as MC Steve Harvey wrongly announced Gazini as the winner instead of Shweta.

The prompter says Philippines!!!

— Grass Hooker 🦗(closetangalter) (@menimelvin3) December 9, 2019

Fix the damn telegram! Feeling the secondhand embarrassment for both Philippines and Malaysia, even for Steve who was only reading what the telegram shows him.

— koy (@kymxoo_) December 9, 2019

Malaysia…her name is shweta sekhon

— Ary 👑 (@xsyuraary) December 9, 2019

And on those times, it’s always Miss Philippines. I think they are using Philippines to trend. They know that the Filipinos are into this pageant, they know that they would make noise. So they make issues JUST TO TREND. Psh

— ɯǝᴉǝɾ (@jei3m11) December 9, 2019

Despite the prompter mishap, it was finally confirmed that the Kuala Lumpur-born starlet emerged as the winner in that category and brought home the glory.

Major congrats to Shweta!

UPDATE: 

.@IAmSteveHarvey had it right: Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados is the winner of the #MissUniverse2019 National Costume competition! Congratulations, Gazini. 🎉 pic.twitter.com/L8DpAyNL9I

— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 9, 2019

It was recently revealed today (Monday, 9th December) that Steve Harvey’s announcement was indeed accurate. In this case, the winner of the National Costume competition belongs to the Philippines and not Malaysia. Find out more here.

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A host of studios were in attendance at CCXP in São Paulo, Brazil last weekend. This, of course, was to promote some of their upcoming projects for films and television shows.

One of those in attendance was Marvel, who revealed some juicy new information regarding their upcoming Marvel Cinematic Universe projects. So without further ado, here are 5 things Marvel revealed in CCXP 2019.

1. First look at “The Falcon & The Winter Soldier”

Two official new photos from #TheFalconAndTheWinterSoldier have been revealed!

(via @omelete) pic.twitter.com/CZG21i1JtP

— MCU Direct (@MCU_Direct) December 7, 2019

No concept art this time, as both Anthony Mackie and Sebastian Stan are dressed casually in the first look of the series. “The Falcon & The Winter Soldier” will be the first among a number of MCU series coming to Disney+, with the show’s release date being set around August of 2020.

2. First look at WandaVision

Here’s the first official on-screen look at Elizabeth Olsen and @Paul_Bettany in the #WandaVision series! pic.twitter.com/Y7WTBPfnT9

— MCU Direct (@MCU_Direct) December 7, 2019

Wanda Maximoff will finally be referred to as the Scarlet Witch in the #WandaVision series, confirms @MarvelStudios president Kevin Feige! https://t.co/MNKG0ImTBU pic.twitter.com/5xeECX02Bu

— MCU Direct (@MCU_Direct) December 8, 2019

Marvel also gave audiences a first look into “WandaVision”. The image shows Wanda and a very human-like Vision sitting on a couch in a heavily 1950s sitcom inspired setting. This almost confirms that Wanda has created something like a pocket dimension, where she was able to connect with her long lost love. The show will also be connected to upcoming Dr Strange movie “Dr Strange In The Multiverse Of Madness”.

3. New Black Widow poster

"I’m done running from my past." Watch the new teaser trailer for Marvel Studios’ #BlackWidow. In theaters May 1, 2020. pic.twitter.com/Q1BxUz63Dk

— Marvel Studios (@MarvelStudios) December 3, 2019

The new #BlackWidow footage shown at #CCXP revealed that @DavidKHarbour's Alexei Shostakov had previously been married to Rachel Weisz's Melina! More footage details here: https://t.co/VW13quzaws pic.twitter.com/5ZNIqtzpa9

— MCU Direct (@MCU_Direct) December 8, 2019

A new “Black Widow” poster was revealed at CCXP, along with an extended “Black Widow” trailer. The extended scene showed humorous interactions between Melina Vostokoff aka Iron Maiden (played by Rachel Weisz), Alexei aka Red Guardian (played by David Harbour) and Natasha Romanoff aka Black Widow (played by Scarlett Johansson). In addition, the extended clip showed some action scenes with Taskmaster, but it didn’t add anything more to the plot.

4. Footage from “The Eternals”

A romance between @gemma_chan's Sersi and Richard Madden's Ikaris was seemingly hinted at in the first footage from #TheEternals shown at #CCXP! https://t.co/VW13quzaws pic.twitter.com/DTT3KIaQAo

— MCU Direct (@MCU_Direct) December 8, 2019

Exclusive first footage of “The Eternals” was shown at CCXP by Marvel, with Marvel head Kevin Feige taking to the stage. In the footage audience saw, the cast members were in full costumes, located in different locations, to showcase the diversity and international casting found in the film. Noteworthy scenes include Ajax fighting a horde of monsters and the romance between Sersi and Ikarus.

Feige teased after the footage that “The Eternals” will be “unlike anything you’ve ever seen before” and “What’s going to happen to redefine and change the MCU in Phase Four.” “The Eternals” will be arriving in cinema on 5th November 2020.

5. The next major Avengers team-up 

When Feige was on stage, he talked about the possibility of another grand team-up in the same vein as “Avengers: Endgame”. He assured fans that the plans for the idea are already on the way, but, noted that the company is committed to providing exceptional stories for each of its movie release.

“The MCU is all interconnected, but we really focus on one movie at a time,” Feige said. “We’re going to make the best ‘Black Widow’ movie we can possibly make, the best ‘Eternals’ movie we can make, the best ‘Shang-Chi’, the best ‘Doctor Strange’, ‘Thor’, ‘Captain Marvel’, ‘Black Panther’…and keep evolving their stories.”

He then concluded, “Then, yes, it is always fun to see them come together in a master plan. Which is, I promise you well-underway.”

Source: Collider, IGN, Comic Book.

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Local fans’ excitement didn’t last long as it was announced today (Monday 9th December) that the real winner of Miss Universe 2019 Best National Costume category belongs to the Philippines and not to Malaysia as revealed earlier.

The news was made via Miss Universe’s official Twitter account, just hours after the initial tweet. Not only that, it can be pointed out that Steve Harvey had initially gotten the winner’s name correct. Looks like his mistake of announcing the wrong winner for Miss Universe back in 2015 didn’t repeat itself.

.@IAmSteveHarvey had it right: Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados is the winner of the #MissUniverse2019 National Costume competition! Congratulations, Gazini. 🎉 pic.twitter.com/L8DpAyNL9I

— Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 9, 2019

The mixed-up final results have in turn received massive amount of outrage among the internet community. Most of the netizens were siding with Gazini Ganados (Miss Universe Philippines representative), arguing that she should have gotten her own time to shine instead of giving the wrong spotlight to Shweta Sekhon (Miss Universe Malaysia).

On the other hand, some pointed out the organiser’s unprofessional manner in handling this issue. Some even accused them of initiating unnecessary drama for cheap publicity. Check out some of their tweets here:

How unprofessional this organizer is. Doing it again just to trend. What a shame! ONCE is enough. But doing it for the SECOND time? And ON PURPOSE? Care to explain?

— Prinjay (@PrinJayme) December 9, 2019

But they shouldn't have done that. They could say she won 2nd place! We Malaysians are going crazy for the win now we're heartbroken.

— boice_geek (@BoiceGeek) December 9, 2019

Gazini deserve a moment to receive her award.😔 To be fair, I think it’s not Steve Harvey’s fault this time.

— rovi kristel☘️ (@callmeROVI) December 9, 2019

With my respect to @IAmSteveHarvey
I wish @MissUniverse should hold a press conference awarding Miss Philippines Gazini the award she truly deserves. This is unfair. It should be her time to shine that moment. I'm very disappointed!

— echo (@iamweirdo000) December 9, 2019

The previous tweet that showed Shweta winning the category has been deleted at the time of writing. The 22-year-old Malaysian beauty has yet to give any comments to address the issue.

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Comic books fans in Brazil had a blast last weekend at Comic Con Experience (CCXP) in São Paulo, Brazil. Both Marvel and DC were present at the convention with each of them vying for fan’s attention.

In addition to Marvel, we are also looking at what new information was provided by Warner Bros. for their DC Extended Universe at CCXP.

1. “Stargirl” is DC Universe’s newest super-heroine 

DC announced their third original live-action series with “Stargirl”. The upcoming show is said to be a more light-hearted series compared to DC’s other live-action series such as “Titans” and “Doom Patrol”.

The series is also said to be teen-centric and will see the Justice Society and Injustice Society as a major plot point. Unfortunately, the leaked teaser trailer of “Stargirl” at the convention was taken down by DC’s request, so hopefully they will be releasing an official one soon for the public.

2. “Birds Of Prey” at CCXP

New posters for ‘BIRDS OF PREY’ have been officially released. (Source: @wbpictures) pic.twitter.com/x2WiwNvkru

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) December 6, 2019

Nothing but respect to whoever created these posters. #BirdsOfPrey pic.twitter.com/KqkihKLhi8

— Jay.. (@x_warinmymind) December 6, 2019

Cast members of the highly anticipated “Birds Of Prey” received a warm welcome at CCXP in Brazil. Fans that were lucky enough to be at the event got to watch some footages from the film, and first dips on 2 new posters. Unfortunately, the footages shown and the posters wasn’t publicly available during the time of writing, but rest assured that we will keep you updated when it does.

The flick is set to release on 7th February 2020 and will be a R-rated film, following the success of another DC R-rated film, “Joker”.

3. Sequels “Shazam 2” and “Aquaman 2” confirmed

Sequels to ‘Aquaman’ and ‘Shazam’ have been officially confirmed by Warner Bros during #CCXP19 pic.twitter.com/k1sOxH9AaU

— Culture Crave 🎥 (@CultureCrave) December 8, 2019

It’s official, Warner Bros. also announced the sequels to the DC films. Though, it should be pointed out that it was obvious that they were going to do it. Actor Zachary Levi will be returning to the sequel as Shazam, but no official production date has been announced for the film just yet. However, Levi did estimated that production could start as early as June 2020, which would fit nicely into DC’s plans. Likewise, Jason Momoa will also be reprising Aquaman.

4. “The Batman” is coming to CCXP in 2020

Director Matt Reeves is bringing “The Batman” to CCXP, next year. The director recorded a video message to fans at the event, delivering the announcement to a roar of cheers from fans. Production of the new film is expected to start early next year, with the release date for the upcoming Batman flick already being set on 25th June 2021.

5. “Wonder Woman 1984” trailer

New character posters for ‘WONDER WOMAN 1984’ have been officially released. #CCXP19 pic.twitter.com/wuFCpjTSfk

— DiscussingFilm (@DiscussingFilm) December 8, 2019

They’re 100% inside Diana’s Invisible Jet#WW84 #WonderWoman1984 pic.twitter.com/rLqOHIcHH3

— Jimmy Folino (@MrNiceGuy18_58) December 9, 2019

Probably the most exciting news that has came out from the DC booth at CCXP was the new trailer for the upcoming “Wonder Woman 1984”. Much of the plot of the film is still being kept under wraps. However, we do know that Chris Pine’s character will be making a return with the setting being place in, well, 1984.

Check out the full trailer below:

Source: Heroic Hollywood, We Got This Covered, Movie Web.

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Starbucks Malaysia is giving coffee addicts more excuse to visit their stores for the next few months.

In collaboration with Touch ‘N Go e-wallet, Starbucks is offering 3 selected drinks for RM10 only when you pay with the app.

You have more 2 months to enjoy this awesome promo from this Sunday (15th December) onwards till the end of February. The 3 drinks to choose from are:

1. Grande Vanilla Fig Frappuccino
2. Grande Coconut Vanilla Cream Chip Frappuccino
3. Grande Asian Dolce Frappuccino

That’s not all, there are many are more promos (such as Shell, Ayamas, Burger King, DIY and more) to enjoy when you go cashless. What are you waiting for? Log on to the app and explore.

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Christmas is almost here. So you know what that means! Gifts, and lots of them. But picking out the perfect gift can be a daunting task. This becomes even more troublesome if you want the gift to be memorable.

So with Christmas being just next month, there really isn’t much time left to be dilly-dallying in picking the right one. Fear not though, as we are here to lend a hand in suggesting some of the more unique gifts for your love ones or yourself (why not?) this coming Christmas. Without further ado, here are 10 gifts we think would be perfect for the jolliest time of the year.

1. Christmas albums

Every year around Christmas, we will be bombarded by holiday tunes left and right all aiming to fill the air waves with Christmas cheers. This year is no different. Michael Bublé and Mariah Carey may be the King and Queen of Christmas music respectively, but we’re positive these new albums will give them a run for their money.

2. Time to embrace your inner nerd with books

Sometimes the greatest companion anyone can have is a good book. So why not pick one up for your love ones this Christmas. Armed with a variety of books all for an affordable price, you can be sure to find a book just right for the person you’re giving it to. Get some good bargains at BookXcess or Big Bad Wolf.

3. Amazin’ Graze

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#DiscoverMagic in every bite. We've found the perfect Christmas gift y'all. @amazingraze.co has released its new healthy snack and granolas. From left: Chocolate Peanut Butter, Jubilee Apple Crumble (new), and Frosted Cinnamon Nut Mix. Last minute shoppers can opt for the 4-hour delivery, available on its website from 1st – 24th December.

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More than just an immediate snack, Amazin’ Graze has transform daily comfort food into indulgent holiday gifts. “Christmas is a time when friends and family share over an abundance of food that is usually loaded with sugars. We crafted our collection with nutrition in mind while still delivering the indulgence that Malaysians seek. We want to spread the message of making healthy choices without compromising on taste.” said Vivian Hor, head of R&D.

The limited-edition Discover Magic Christmas 2019 collection comes with the new Jubilee Apple Crumble granola, together with Frosted Cinnamon Nut Mix and Chocolate Peanut Butter Fudge Bites.

4. Irvins Salted Egg Chips

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Did you hear? We can now order as many boxes of Irvine Salted Egg series right to Kuala Lumpur. From now till 30th November, there is a mystery box promotion where you can win $200 of snacks! . For more info, check out https://hype.my/amp/2019/176904/irvins-salted-egg-chips/

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Singapore’s #DangerouslyAddictive Irvins Salted Egg Chips is now available to those residing in Malaysia. Irv Travels International Delivery Campaign allows foodies to pick a box (big, small, mystery box) before selecting your desired salted egg items. All it takes is a few simple clicks to secure yourself a box of these bad boys.

5. Christmas buffets

Since we’re on the topic of food, there’s no denying that the way to a man’s heart is through his stomach. Skip the tedious preparations and treat yourself and loved ones to a scrumptious Christmas buffet later this month. We’ve got plenty of suggestions for you here.

6. Sk-II: Facial Treatment Essence Fantasista Utamaro Limited Edition

In the retelling of “Legend: The Heritage Story”, Sk-II takes us on a journey through the eyes of Japan’s first virtual human, imma, and how she gains superpowers from Pitera. Here’s the description of what you just watched:

“In her fantastical journey, imma meets actress Haruka Ayase, singer songwriter Leah Dou and supermodel Behati Prinsloo Levine and together, they celebrate the Power of Pitera, transforming the world around them with the bold manga patterns of Fantasista Utamaro.”

These limited edition beauties are available at all SK-II counters.

7. Kiehl’s

 

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Want to win best friend of the year? Give the gift of healthier skin this Christmas with this magical combination. 🎁 💝 #KiehlsChristmas #mykiehls

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Kiehl’s Malaysia recently held their Made Better Pop-Up at Avenue K Rooftop where the public got to show support for Mother Nature and green pledge for the environment. In conjunction, we were encouraged to experience the magic with Kiehl’s holiday collection.

You could totally win best friend of the year award with this gift 😉

8. Lipsticks

Let go of the past and embrace the magic from “Frozen 2”. Disney and Luxasia have joined forces to debut the brand new “Believe In The Journey” lipstick collection. Based on the empowering theme and beloved characters, the collection features 5 lustrous, hydrating lipsticks that are enriched with Vitamin E, Rosehip, Argan and Jojoba oils to nourish and protect lips from dryness.

They are exclusively sold at Guardian.

9. Gift cards

For folks who are bad at gifting presents – trust us when we say that you can’t go wrong with gift cards. It’s like receiving ang pao or duri raya during Chinese New Year or Hari Raya, only now you have an excuse to shop at Uniqlo or get your coffee fix at the nearest Starbucks outlet. Plus, if your friend hasn’t gotten on the binge-watching train, a Netflix gift card is recommended.

10. Scented candles

Scents can evoke memories. What better way to bring to mind a sweet memory than inviting these scented candles from Wicket Candles into your home. Available this season are the scented soywax Christmas tree candles, kopi/ kaya candles, and more. Wicket Candles also offers travel-sized candles to bring it along on your excursions.

Best sellers (pictured above): Lover’s Night, Sweet Romance and Tropical Paradise

Find out more options on their Facebook or Instagram. Trust us, your nose will thank you later 😉

Bonus: 

11. Event: Common Ground’s Jingle Bazaar

In continuing the theme of experiences, why not try to kill two birds with one stone, as you can enjoy your day while helping the less fortunate. How, you asked? By joining Common Ground’s Jingle Bazaar filled with your favourite holiday treats like hot cocoa, cookies and a meet-and-greet section with Santa.

The event is created in partnership with MSRI in helping 7000 refuges in Malaysia.

12. The Christmas Experience 

To people looking for a more wholesome and artistic Christmas experience, check out this fresh re-telling of some of the most Christmas stories filled with music, visuals and lights. Hosted by Hope City Church KL, the event will take place at 5pm and 7pm in APW Bangsar on 15th December. Again, the gift of experience can sometimes prove to be more valuable than any physical object.

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Shweta Sekhon finally took to her Instagram to address the whole controversy surrounding the National Costume competition held during the recent Miss Universe 2019.

For those who don’t know, it was initially announced via Miss Universe’s official Twitter that Shweta had managed to bring home the glory for the costume category. However, it was later revealed that the real winner of the competition was the Philippines, and not Malaysia.

 

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No words can ever describe how grateful am I to the Lord for this crazy journey of mine at @missuniverse I came across many new faces , made tons of friends , gained many sisters , got so many mothers and most importantly IT WAS CHRISTMAS SEASON YESTERDAY DURING BREAKFAST WHEN I RECEIVED GIFTS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD ! . . . Many has been asking me questions and clarification about the National Costume . Well 4 countries were briefed to be on standby as we were Top 4 for National Costume and Philippines was part of it too . We were told that a picture would be displayed if we made it to top 20 and if we don’t , we would have to put it on . The entire day the crew went on finding my costume as I was told to be the WINNER . That is why I got into the costume too . . . . I am totally fine with it because in my eyes , every girl that came to compete is a winner ! Philippines or Malaysia. , there isn’t any difference because we are O N E ! ❤️ Congratulations @zozitunzi for the title too ! Truly deserving indeed and I can’t wait to see your journey !!! 🙏🏻❤️ . . Congratulations to the very beautiful @gazinii too ! Love you so much babe 😘❤️ . . . And to my fellow Malaysians , I can’t wait to be back and get to work ! Trust me , this is just the beginning ! I can’t wait to make you all proud ! I AM UNSTOPPABLE 🇲🇾💪🏻❤️ . . . #MissUniverse #MissUniverseMalaysia #MissUniverseMalaysia2019 #RoadToMissUniverse #ShwetaSekhon #BeautyBeyondYou #YourBodyYourSay

A post shared by Shweta Sekhon 👑🇲🇾 (@shweta_sekhon_) on Dec 9, 2019 at 4:15am PST

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In the post, the 22-year-old Malaysian beauty assured everyone that she is “totally fine” with not winning the competition. She posted a photo of herself in a stunning purple evening dress, with a lengthy caption that reads:

“No words can ever describe how grateful am I to the Lord for this crazy journey of mine at Miss Universe. I came across many new faces, made tons of friends, gained many sisters, got so many mothers and most importantly IT WAS CHRISTMAS SEASON YESTERDAY DURING BREAKFAST WHEN I RECEIVED GIFTS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD!

“Many have been asking me questions and clarification about the National Costume. Well, 4 countries were briefed to be on standby as we were the Top 4 for National Costume and Philippines was part of it too. We were told that a picture would be displayed if we made it to top 20 and if we don’t , we would have to put it on. The entire day the crew went on finding my costume as I was told to be the WINNER. That is why I got into the costume too. 

“I am totally fine with it because in my eyes , every girl that came to compete is a winner ! Philippines or Malaysia. , there isn’t any difference because we are ONE! ❤️ Congratulations @zozitunzi (Zozibini Tunzi) for the title too ! Truly deserving indeed and I can’t wait to see your journey !!! 🙏🏻❤️ . Congratulations to the very beautiful @gazinii (Gazini Ganados) too ! Love you so much babe 😘❤️”

She concluded the caption by telling local fans that she “can’t wait to be back and get to work! Trust me , this is just the beginning! I can’t wait to make you all proud ! I AM UNSTOPPABLE.”

 

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Few moments before @missuniverse aired live last night ❤️ It all felt surreal 😍 To all the girls out there , please DREAM and have FAITH in it even if your faith is the size of a mustard seed because trust me , it is amazing when you are able to use your voice to make an impact in one’s life or even to be a role model ! . . . #MissUniverse #MissUniverseMalaysia #MissUniverseMalaysia2019 #RoadToMissUniverse #ShwetaSekhon #BeautyBeyondYou #YourBodyYourSay

A post shared by Shweta Sekhon 👑🇲🇾 (@shweta_sekhon_) on Dec 9, 2019 at 8:19am PST

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Kudos to Shweta for handling the issue in such graceful manner. Best of luck for your future endeavours, girl! We know you will slay 😉

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McDonald’s Malaysia has been stepping up their game when it comes to surprising us with their new menu.

Coming off from their range of Hersey’s Chocolate Flavoured Desserts (Double Chocolate Oreo McFlurry, with crunchy Oreo cookies bits), the latest addition is the Ice Blended Chocolate With Oreo.

Made with Oreo crumbs, the 2 similar new drinks are:

• Ice Blended Chocolate With Oreo (RM12.26)
• Ice Chocolate With Oreo

That’s right peeps, forget the other drinks and zone in on these chocolate goodness. Don’t just take our word for it, Malaysian foodie Saul J. Stefano has tasted it and declared that it’s even better than Starbucks! His tweet has since garnered 13.8k retweets and 19.6k likes on Twitter (as at time of writing) since he posted it over the weekend.

aku dengan ini menyokong 💯 bahawa memang ice blended choc oreo McD sangat sedap, boleh kata kalah la Frappucino Starbucks hahaha. https://t.co/6a8ybvPe41 pic.twitter.com/xy4v9F6qzd

— Saul J.Stefano (@muhmd_nor) December 8, 2019

18kali cuba tolak nafsu tapi kali ke 19 masyaAllah aura dia dahsyat sangat pic.twitter.com/i13IKt5152

— Miss Kiki (@zakirah_amin) December 9, 2019

Feeling thirsty all of a sudden?

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The K-pop community has been hit with a wave of bad news recently, so hearing something positive for once is a much needed welcome. That being said, we would like to congratulate actress Jeon Hye-Bin (전혜빈) on her marriage. 

The 36-year-old tied the knot with an unnamed non-celebrity on 7th December in Bali, Indonesia. The wedding ceremony was a private event with only families, relatives and close friends being in attendance. This was also to respect the husband’s privacy.

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안녕하세요 전혜빈입니다 올 한 해가 저에게는 너무나도 특별했습니다 많은 일들 속에서 사랑하는 사람을 만나 평생을 약속하게 되었기에 더욱 그러한데요, 그는 훌륭한 인성과 인품을가졌고 저와 깊은공감으로 소통하며, 함께 할 때 더 큰 행복과 안정감을 느끼게 되어 결혼을 결심하고 평생을 서로를 위해 살기로 했습니다 갑작스러운 결혼소식을 주변지인분들께 조차도 이야기드리지 못했던건 현재 방송중인 작품에 방해가 될까, 또 저를 가족으로 맞아주시는 식구들께 행여 소란이 될까 걱정의 마음이 컸기 때문이었습니다. 너그러이 이해해 주시고 축복해주시길 믿고 있습니다. 그를 따뜻히 보필하고 항상 기쁘고 복되게 만들수있는 신부가 되겠습니다. 베풀고 나누며 좋은 귀감을 보일수 있는 부부가 되겠습니다. 사랑가득히 지켜봐주시길 바랍니다.

A post shared by 전혜빈 (@heavenbin83) on Dec 6, 2019 at 5:04pm PST

Taking to her Instagram account, the “Leverage” actress let all her fans know about the happy news. The post featured a short video of her in her gorgeous wedding dress and a lengthy caption that reads, “Hello, this is Jeon Hye Bin. This year has been so special for me. With many things going on, I met a person I love and am now making an eternal promise with him,” she wrote in the post.

She then continued, “he has a great character and personality, and he is able to connect with me deeply. We are much happier and more stable when we are together, so we decided to get married and live for each other.”

“With the sudden wedding announcement, I was not able to even tell those around me. I was worried that it would interfere with the my drama,” she wrote, “and I was worried that it would cause a disturbance to the family who will be welcoming me. Please understand and I hope you will still be willing to give your congratulations.”

She further added, “I will become a bride who can take care of him, always make him happy and lucky. We will be a couple who can share with each other and experience good things. Please watch over us with love.”

Again, we would like to congratulate the “Liver or Die” star and her husband on the marriage, and wish them nothing but the best for their future.

Source: Coconuts.

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Yesterday (Monday, 9th December), JTBC “News Room” (뉴스룸) came out with a shocking report that members of BTS (방탄소년단) were considering on filing a lawsuit against home label Big Hit Entertainment over profit distribution as well as contractual dispute.

As a result, ARMYs have been dying of curiosity and demanded answers from the entertainment agency itself to clarify the whole situation. In response, Big Hit immediately took action and finally issued an official statement earlier today (Tuesday, 10th December).

The full statement reads:

“Hello, this is BigHit Entertainment. We want to announce our company’s stance on JTBC NewsRoom‘s report made last night at 8pm. The agency’s opinion was agreed upon by BTS members and their parents. Before we reveal our personal opinions on the matter, the agency, BTS, and the members’ parents can’t help but ask why JTBC would report this kind of news.

The contents of their reports are untrue. Currently, neither BTS nor BTS’ parents are considering taking legal actions against us. We are unsure on what exactly the reports are referring to when they claimed that there is an issue between BTS and the agency in terms of the profit division, but we are currently discussing with BTS about an issue that has no affect on our exclusive contract. If they are referring to this issue and exaggerated it to seem as if there was a dispute, then they’re far from the truth.”

Additionally, Big Hit further came out with a point-by-point statement to shut down the false allegations surrounding the issue. Feel free to read them here (as translated via Koreaboo and Kstarlive):

1. BTS asking for legal advice from a large law firm 

“After reading the reports, we proceeded to confirm with the BTS members and their parents. It was revealed that the parents visited a law firm located in Kangbuk 2 months ago to ask about some issues regarding the exclusive contract (video content business related information). Their visit did not proceed any further, and the law firm also did not formally give them any legal advice.

Since then, our agency and BTS have been continuing our discussion regarding the issue, but it is not true that a dispute stemmed from this issue as stated in the report. Especially, the contents in question are just one of the many projects underway between our agency and BTS. Even if a problem does arise, it is only a sub-section that cannot affect the contract as a whole.

Thus, the reports that claim BTS are preparing to take legal action with our company after a significant issue was not resolved well are completely false. Instead, they sought legal advice and are currently discussing it with our agency. JTBC reported the claims without getting all of the facts in order.

Additionally, our agency has always encouraged BTS and their parents to actively seek external advice from accountants, lawyers, and more about finances, settlements, and the law. This is because BTS’s value continues to grow each day, so we believe it is important for BTS as a group, or the members as individuals, to seek external opinions.

In accordance with this, our agency and BTS have an important partner relationship, and we recognise that disagreements can occur at any time. We are resolving any and all issues through active discussions and will continue to do so regardless of the level of seriousness. 

It is not true that BTS or their parents are looking to take legal actions against our agency due to limiting situations, so we demand for the answers on why such news came to light.”

2. BTS on planning to take legal action against Big Hit over profit division and contractual dispute

“BTS currently has no intentions to take legal action against their agency about profit distribution or their exclusive contract. The media wrote reports using negative terms such as ‘differences in position,’ ‘conflict,’ and more to make it seem like the agency and BTS are having a serious dispute. We would like to express deep regret over the reports that seem to be encouraging conflict.

In regards to the contract renewal signed last year, the agency and BTS went about (drafting the contract) with the acknowledgment of each other as equal partners. The process of contract renewal was not simply because of BTS’ growing value. After a lengthy discussion between the agency and BTS about their contract renewal, we proceeded with the most exemplary contract renewal in the industry.”

3. Other issues on connected reports and activities. 

“Immediately after the news was released, there were reports on other entertainment agencies that were unrelated to Big Hit. We deeply regret that they tried to link the agency with issues that have nothing to do with us.

JTBC made exaggerated claims without checking the facts properly. They not only tried to link the agency with completely unrelated issues, but they also showed conduct that makes us question if they are indeed a media outlet that strictly follows the journalistic code of ethics.

As if coming to the agency’s office without prior consultation and asking questions without any explanation weren’t enough, they entered the building without an access card and used footage filmed inside without permission for their broadcast. It seems as though they knew it would be problematic, as they decided to delete the footage filmed without permission before posting it online.

“We have CCTV footage of the JTBC reporter’s intrusion as well as the video used in their first report. We believe that as much as the press has the right to ‘freedom of speech,’ they need to follow proper procedures and policies when covering news. In this sense, we plan on filing a complaint regarding JTBC’s violations.

No matter what JTBC’s intentions were when reporting the claim, the reports are not true. JTBC exaggerated part of the content and reported it as if it were true, and the agency and BTS have been harmed by the reports linking us to unrelated issues. We believe that JTBC released reports without following even the most basic of procedures and demand a sincere apology and response from JTBC.”

What do you have to say about these reports concerning Big Hit?

Source: Kstarlive. / Featured Image: Soompi.

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It seems like it was only yesterday when we had the 11.11 sales, but now all eyes are on the exciting promotions for 12.12 sales.

Now with many companies gearing up for the 12.12 sale, it can be a dizzy task navigating the best deals available. Fear not, as we have compiled a list of the best, in our opinion, 12.12 promotions out there, to ease you on your shopping spree this coming 12th December 2019.

1. Padini 12.12

• Period: 11th December 2019 – 13th December 2019
• Promotion: Online Sale

Mark your calendars with Padini’s 12.12 deals that is happening on the 11th December to 13th December 2019. Visits their website for some of the best deals on your favourite clothing brands.

2. Touch ‘n Go 12.12

• Period: 12th December 2019 – 15th December 2019
• Promotion: 12% cashback

Touch ‘n Go is giving more reasons for people to go cashless with their 12% cashback deal. From 12th December to 15th December 2019, users of the popular e-wallet app can enjoy a 12% cashback from their retail purchases with a minimum spend of RM1. The cashback will be capped at RM12 and 1 cashback transaction throughout the promotion period. For more terms and condition check out the link here.

3. Watsons 12.12

• Period: 9th December 2019 – 15th December 2019
• Promotion: Go cashless

Watsons, the popular health care store, is having their biggest sale yet with discounts up to 70% off. What’s more, people that pay with GrabPay can also enjoy a 20% cashback (capped at RM20). Free deliveries will also be given to people ordering online with a minimum purchase of RM100. So if you have some health products you want to buy, you know where exactly to look from today until 15th December 2019.

4. Secret Recipe 12.12.

• Period: 12th December 2019 (11am to 3pm)
• Promotion: RM12 Meals

If you’re looking for a place to eat for lunch on 12th December 2019, then why not head on over to Secret Recipe. From 11am to 3pm on 12th December, Secret Recipe is offering some of their signature main course meals at only RM12. The meals will also come with an Iced Plum Lime Juice.

5. Shopee 12.12

• Period: 9th December 2019 – 16th December 2019
• Promotion: Online Sale

Shopee is certainly pulling out all the stops with their 12.12 birthday sale. Partnering up with notable brands such as Burger King and Proton, this year’s Shopee sale is set to be the biggest yet. For more information about the sale, check out our previous article here.

6. McDonalds 12.12

• Period: 5th December 2019 – 24th December 2019
• Promotion: McDelivery RM12 discount

McDonald’s Malaysia is celebrating 12.12 with RM12 discount when you order 2 sets of your favourite meals. Be warned, as the promotion extends to their delivery service only, so you would need to order from their McDelivery app or their McDelivery website to enjoy the discount.

7. Zalora 12.12

• Period: Today – 14th December 2019
• Promotion: Online Sale

Fans of fashion rejoice, as Zalora is bringing their ‘A’ game to you this 12th December. Named 12.12 Online Fever Sale, Zalora is set to bring you countless new garments and fashionable items at some of the lowest price imaginable for your purchasing pleasure. As the name states, the sale will be an online affair, so better keep your eyes peeled for some of their best promotions here.

8. Lazada 12.12

• Period: 12th December 2019 – 14th December 2019
• Promotion: Grand Year End Sale

100 exclusive brand deals, free shipping and a guaranteed lowest price, it’ll be a crime if you don’t at least visit Lazada’s Grand Year End Sale. Happening on 12th December to 14th December 2019, Touch ‘n Go e-wallet users can get a RM5 cashback with a minimum spend of RM50.

Meanwhile, Lazada Wallet users can get up to RM30 cashback and stand a chance to win RM1212. So make sure to prepare that list of items you want, cause Lazada’s Grand Year End Sale might have the deal for you.

9. Famous Amos 12.12

• Period: 9th December 2019 – 16th December 2019
• Promotion: Free 200g Cookies (1) pack + Free 110g Gummies (2) packs

No smell is as distinctive as Famous Amos cookies. Now in conjunction with the 12.12 sale, they are giving away free cookies and gummies bear with every purchase of 500g cookies in a bag. This promotion is available for online purchases only and does not stack with other on-going promotion, offers and discounts.

10. KFC 12.12

• Period: 12th December 2019 (10am to 10pm)
• Promotion: RM12 Snack Plate

KFC is back again with their Snack Plate promotion. Like usual, enjoy the promotion by showing this post to your cashier before you pay. Be careful though, as the promotion will not be available for stores located at Genting Highlands, Mall Of Medini and Airport outlets.

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Yikes! It was announced recently that this year’s Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon (KLSCM) – one of the biggest and much-anticipated events of 2019 – was called one of the worst marathons.

According to a research done by UK-based trainer review and media outlet known as The Sole Supplier, KLSCM has topped the list of “World’s 10 Worst Marathons”, scoring at 3.69 out of 10 points – the lowest score out of 81 marathons across the world.

Some of the major factors that led to such low score would be due to Malaysia’s hot climate, and the air pollution as a result of the haze not long ago. Besides that, the lack of medical assistance during the event was also cited as one of the reasons for the yearly event to top the list.

Besides KLSCM, the IDBI Federal Life Insurance New Delhi Marathon held at Delhi, India came in at 2nd place while Standard Chartered Singapore Marathon was ranked 3rd, scoring at 4 and 4.18 points respectively.

As mentioned above, The Sole Supplier is a sports media outlet based in the United Kingdom. Some of the main points for the conduction of the survey include the weather conditions, average time spent, registration fee, as well as the altitude, room temperature and air quality.

For those who are curious, take a look at the worst 10 ranking here:

You may also check out other categories here such as Top 10 “Best Marathons” and “Fastest Marathons” here.

Source: VOCKET.

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The year end sale is back with great 12.12 promotions. If you are on the lookout to upgrade your TV and sound systems, then grab this fantastic deal.

From 12th to 14th December, Panasonic brings you the Whale Sale where you can get a Panasonic Sound Bar HTB250 for only RM399 (normal price RM1039) with a purchase of a Panasonic TV.

Yes, you saw that right! This is a pretty good steal if you ask us.

Don’t miss this chance! Enjoy great savings with this special TV and Sound Bar combo deal from as low as RM3,698 when you purchase any Panasonic 4K TV 55” or above. Enjoy great sights and sounds with this awesome price.

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Yay! Panasonic is launching their 12.12 Whale Sale this week. Find out more at hype.my. Link in bio.

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Please visit https://direct.panasonic.com.my/ to purchase.

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Neelofa has opened up on the reason why her youngest sister, Ameera Khan made the decision to deactivate her Instagram account.

According to the celebrity-entrepreneur, she doesn’t want the power of the social media to influence her rational thinking.

“She’s currently taking some time off from social media, actually. As a growing up teenager, she had to deal with a lot of people’s perceptions. She also tends to compare her life with everything that she sees online. So, she feels like… she’s not perfect enough,” Neelofa told Media Hiburan.

“She was the one who told us that she wants to take a break, as she feels that all these things make it feel like it is slowly eating her. She doesn’t want her thoughts to get affected,” the “Pilot Cafe” actress further added in the chat.

When asked about her reaction towards her little sister’s decision, Neelofa responded by saying, “As a sister I will definitely give my support. I told her, ‘It’s good for you because you’re undergoing phases of growing up. Furthermore, you’re still searching for your own identity and (the influence of social media) will indirectly affect your well-being.’ 

“I hope people can give her some space to mature in her own way and not through social media trends. It was a pity at first, because when she deactivated her account, a lot of clients were asking on her whereabout. In this case, I told them, ‘Please respect her decision. She needs some privacy for now. She will be back soon,'” Lofa concluded the chat.

For the uninitiated, the 18-year-old has garnered massive reactions among local netizens for showcasing her lavish lifestyle on social media, mainly Instagram.

Source: Media Hiburan.

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Miss Universe Malaysia, Shweta Sekhon, may not have won the “Best National Costume” prize, but she certainly has won the hearts of millions. This is evident by the amount of support pouring her way from fans, celebrities and even a former Miss Malaysia.

Arriving back in Kuala Lumpur today, Sekhon was all smiles as she touched down. Her composure and grace during the pageant’s controversial decision have earned her praises from local and international fans alike, and even Miss Malaysia 2011, Deborah Henry, who the 22-year-old’s described as her “all-time girl crush”.

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welcome Home Queen Shwetaaa😍😍😍😍😍✌️✌️💓🇲🇾We love you!

A post shared by Fans Account (@shwetamissuniverse_) on Dec 10, 2019 at 4:54pm PST

Speaking to The Star, the KL native showed her love for the former Miss Malaysia. She praised the TV show host and model on her confidence and body language, while also sharing some other prominent figures she looked up to.

“I just love the way she carries herself and speaks, plus her self-confidence and body language,” the Miss Universe Malaysia 2019 told the newspaper. She added, “Some of the other icons that have inspired me as a model are Tyra Banks, Kendall Jenner and Cindy Bishop.”

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No words can ever describe how grateful am I to the Lord for this crazy journey of mine at @missuniverse I came across many new faces , made tons of friends , gained many sisters , got so many mothers and most importantly IT WAS CHRISTMAS SEASON YESTERDAY DURING BREAKFAST WHEN I RECEIVED GIFTS FROM ALL AROUND THE WORLD ! . . . Many has been asking me questions and clarification about the National Costume . Well 4 countries were briefed to be on standby as we were Top 4 for National Costume and Philippines was part of it too . We were told that a picture would be displayed if we made it to top 20 and if we don’t , we would have to put it on . The entire day the crew went on finding my costume as I was told to be the WINNER . That is why I got into the costume too . . . . I am totally fine with it because in my eyes , every girl that came to compete is a winner ! Philippines or Malaysia. , there isn’t any difference because we are O N E ! ❤️ Congratulations @zozitunzi for the title too ! Truly deserving indeed and I can’t wait to see your journey !!! 🙏🏻❤️ . . Congratulations to the very beautiful @gazinii too ! Love you so much babe 😘❤️ . . . And to my fellow Malaysians , I can’t wait to be back and get to work ! Trust me , this is just the beginning ! I can’t wait to make you all proud ! I AM UNSTOPPABLE 🇲🇾💪🏻❤️ . . . #MissUniverse #MissUniverseMalaysia #MissUniverseMalaysia2019 #RoadToMissUniverse #ShwetaSekhon #BeautyBeyondYou #YourBodyYourSay

A post shared by Shweta Sekhon 👑🇲🇾 (@shweta_sekhon_) on Dec 9, 2019 at 4:15am PST

Sekhon should be happy to know her love for the “Bella” host was mutual, with the 34-year-old sending her love in the form of hearts in one of the models’ Instagram post. Malaysian supermodel, Amber Chia, also chimed in on the praise, telling her fellow model “Well done” in the same Instagram post.

For those unaware, the Miss Universe controversy started when host Steve Harvey was thought to have made another mistake by announcing Miss Philippines as the award winner instead of Miss Malaysia.

The official Twitter account of Miss Universe even posted a tweet announcing Miss Malaysia as the winner. However, just hours later, a new tweet was put up announcing Miss Philippines to be the actual winner of the category. The previous post about Miss Malaysia winning the “Best National Costume” category was then removed.

This mismanagement, understandably, had made quiet a lot of people feeling less than pleased with this year’s Miss Universe pageant. One of those people was Miss Universe Malaysia’s national director, Elaine Daly, who took to her social media to express her disappointment with the pageant’s management in a lengthy post, in which you can find below:

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I am extremely disappointed at how the Best National Costume announcement at Miss Universe has come to this. A few hours ago, during the live telecast just after the opening round, Shweta was asked to go backstage to change into her National Costume for it to be showcased as Best National Costume, and that’s what she did, and conducted interviews as well. When she came out, the host Steve Harvey announced Philippines as the winner and even when he approached to talk to Shweta, he still assumed he was talking to Philippines she of course corrected him and said it was Malaysia and not Philippines. And she continued to explain her costume. Malaysia, who has never been placed at Miss Universe nor won anything, rejoiced! 4 hours later, we found out via Twitter that Miss Philippines was the actual winner. I have taken sometime to reply anyone because I was waiting for an explanation from the Miss Universe Organisation. So I emailed Paula – the President and asked her to please clarify, Paula replied me and said that Philippines won the online voting, but the producing staff backstage picked their favorite and wanted to showcase her. However this was not explained on the show. To everyone who watched it, it was like as if Malaysia had won. Because why would you put a delegate in her costume, have her do interviews and then tell her that she actually didn’t win but was just the producing staff’s choice . I’m speechless but it is what it is. To all of you who have congratulated and made us feel special, I thank you. Shweta and her national costume will always be a winner to us. I mean, we did get all eyes on Malaysia and we got to show off our culture and heritage right?

A post shared by elainedaly (@elainedaly) on Dec 9, 2019 at 12:41am PST

Hopefully this mismanagement will not repeat itself in future events and we wish our Miss Malaysia, Shweta Sekhon, all the best as we all know she will be back soon enough, stronger than ever.

Sources: Murai, The Star. Featured image: Instagram.

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