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Year: 2023

  • Filem “La Luna” Bukan Sekadar Komedi Biasa, Angkat Tema Cinta & Perubahan Masa

    Dengan tema cinta yang terkenal tetapi nada dan mesej yang luar biasa, filem komedi LA LUNA, dengan beberapa pelakon terbaik negara, bersedia untuk menyambut penontonnya! Diarahkan oleh pengarah filem berbakat Singapura M. Raihan Halim, filem kerjasama antara Singapura dan Malaysia ini akan dibuka di pawagam di Singapura pada 16 November 2023, dan di seluruh Malaysia pada 9 November 2023.

    Raihan Halim bersama dengan barisan pelakon seperti Shaheizy Sam, Sharifah Amani, Wan Hanafi Su, Hisyam Hamid, Nadiya Nisaa, Nam Ron, Farah Ahmad, Iedil Dzuhrie Alaudin dan Wafiy Ilhan telah bersedia menghidangkan sebuah juadah yang pasti memikat hati khalayak dan pencinta filem khususnya!

    Ternyata M.Raihan Halim selaku sutradara filem ini mempunyai kedekatan yang begitu luar biasa dengan La Luna. Ujarnya, “Apabila saya menulis La Luna, saya merasakan bahawa ia adalah milik saya. Pada hari saya memberikan skrip kepada pelakon, ia menjadi milik mereka. Dan kini filem itu dibuat dan ditayangkan, ia adalah milik penonton. Ia adalah satu perjalanan yang sangat mengujakan, menyedihkan, mencabar dan akhirnya menggembirakan dan saya harap semua orang menikmatinya sama seperti saya melakukannya.”

    “ La Luna.. ia mengenai perubahan masa. Manusia patut berubah, patut berkembang. Kadang kala kalau kita tidak berubah, kita akan tersekat. Ia sangat bahaya kerana perubahan dalam kehidupan tidak dapat dielakkan,” ujar sutradara berusia 41 tahun ini.

    Menganggap ia sebuah cerita ‘labour of love’, pengalaman berada dalam situasi La Luna memberikan dirinya pelbagai emosi- gelak tawa serta momen-momen yang besar dan detik-detik berat. Namun satu harapan yang terbit dari sudut hatinya yang terdalam- agar para penonton kelak akan ketawa, kekal dengan tema yang dibawakan melalui filem ini …dan tinggalkan pawagam dengan senyuman di wajah!

    Dengan kos produksi sebanyak S$1.1 juta (RM3.5 juta), LA LUNA melatarkan sebuah kampung rekaan bernama Bras Basah, yang merupakan kawasan paling tegas di negara ini. Dengan kehadiran sebuah kedai pakaian dalam bernama ‘La Luna’ secara tiba-tiba telah menghidupkan kampung yang sunyi dan tidak bersemangat. Walaupun penduduk kampung mula menerima kehadiran pemilik kedai dengan tangan terbuka, namun, ketua kampung nekad dengan tujuannya untuk mengusir pemilik kedai tersebut dengan apa cara sekalipun!

    Sisi pemerkasaan wanita dipaparkan dengan menarik dan kemas dalam filem ini. Mesej ini yang perlu dihadam dan diperhalusi dalam momen-momen yang dipaparkan secara santai di bawah garapan M. Raihan Halim.

    LA LUNA dipersembahkan oleh Clover Films; dengan kerjasama ACT 2 Pictures, One Cool Film, dan Papahan Films; diterbitkan oleh Clover Films, ACT 2 Pictures, dan Papahan Films dengan sokongan Suruhanjaya Filem Singapura, Kementerian Penerangan, Komunikasi, dan Kebudayaan (KKD), Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia (FINAS), Hong Kong Asia Film Financing Forum (HAF), White Light Studio, dan Wouter Barendrecht Film Foundation.

    Diedarkan bersama di Malaysia oleh Clover Films dan SKOP Productions, manakala di Singapura, Clover Films mengedarkan bersama Golden Village.

    Menurut Encik Lim Teck selaku Penerbit Eksekutif & Pengarah Urusan, Clover Films, pihaknya sangat berbangga dapat bekerjasama dengan pelakon hebat LA LUNA, dan percaya bahawa Clover Films telah mencipta filem yang menghiburkan dan bermakna. “Kami tidak sabar untuk menunjukkannya kepada penonton Malaysia, dan pasti semua orang akan menyukainya!”, ujar Encik Lim Teck.

    Manakala Adrian Teh selaku Penerbit Eksekutif & Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif, Act 2 Pictures melihat filem ini sebagai sebuah kerjasama sinematik antara Singapura dan Malaysia yang menampilkan barisan pelakon yang sangat berbakat dan disematkan bintang. “Filem ini bukan sekadar cerita biasa; ia adalah satu penerokaan untuk meninjau beberapa adat tradisional dan untuk memperingati pemerkasaan wanita dalam masyarakat. Anda pasti tidak mahu ketinggalan ini,” tambahnya.

    Filem La Luna malah mencipta satu lagi sejarah apabila filem ini telah ditayangkan di pentas antarabangsa menerusi tayangan perdana dunia di Pesta Filem Antarabangsa Tokyo di Jepun pada 24 Oktober lalu. Pengarah telah terbang ke negara matahari terbit itu untuk menjayakan festival berkenaan. Diadakan setiap tahun di Jepun, Pesta Filem Antarabangsa Tokyo itu menghargai dan meraikan sutradara dari serata dunia. La Luna terpilih dalam kategori ‘Asian Future Section’ di mana ia dalam senarai 10 filem yang dipilih untuk bersaing bagi kategori Anugerah Filem Terbaik Akan Datang Asia.

    Malah filem ini turut masuk ke Jakarta Film Week. Pengarah, Shaheizy Sam dan Sharifh Amani diterbangkan ke Jakarta untuk sesi tayangan dan temuramah di sana.

    Filem ini bakal ditayangkan di Malaysia pada 9 November 2023 dan di Singapura pada 16 November 2023.

  • Sensasi Muzik Live: Isaac Gracie Datang ke Kuala Lumpur!

    Peminat muzik di Malaysia patut mengambil perhatian kerana penyanyi dan penulis lagu terkenal dari UK, Isaac Gracie akan mengadakan konsert di Kuala Lumpur pada bulan November dan Disember 2023. Ini adalah satu persembahan yang amat ditunggu-tunggu.

    “Isaac Gracie Asia Tour 2023” akan bermula pada 24 November 2023 di Jakarta, Indonesia. Beliau akan terus menawan peminatnya pada 25 November 2023 di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia di The Bee @ Publika.

    Selepas itu beliau akan memulakan perjalanannya ke China, di mana beliau akan beraksi di beberapa kota dari 27 November hingga 3 Disember 2023. 

    Mengenali daya tarikan Isaac Gracie bukan lagi satu rahsia, dengan gaya muziknya yang mengasyikkan dan penceritaan emosional yang mendalam. Konsert ini dijangka akan menyajikan pengalaman luar biasa buat peminat-peminat muzik di seluruh Malaysia dan benua Asia.

    2023 menyaksikan kembalinya Isaac Gracie dengan single terbarunya, ‘Something Inside Me’ selepas ‘The Man Who Flew Into Space’. Sejak EP ‘close up – looking down’ yang mendapat pujian kritis pada 2018, single baru ini mempamerkan gabungan istimewa diantara lirik mendalam dengan melodi penuh perasaan yang membawa pendengar ke dalam alam muziknya yang introspektif dan evokatif. 

    Gabungan uniknya antara unsur folk, rock, dan indie terus memukau pendengar, menjadikan “Isaac Gracie Asia Tour 2023” sebagai peluang istimewa bagi peminat untuk terbenam dalam pengalaman muzik live yang tak terlupakan.

    Tiket untuk Isaac Gracie Asia Tour 2023 – Kuala Lumpur boleh didapati di www.myticket.asia bermula 25 Oktober 2023. Peminat digalakkan untuk mendapatkan tiket mereka awal supaya tidak lepas peluang untuk menyaksikan Isaac Gracie secara live.

    Isaac Gracie Asia Tour 2023 – Kuala Lumpur dianjurkan oleh Primuse dengan kerjasama dari Shiraz Projects.

    Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila lawati saluran media sosial rasmi Isaac Gracie.

    Kenali Isaac Gracie

    Isaac Gracie adalah penyanyi dan penulis lagu dari UK yang terkenal dengan penceritaan emosionalnya dan gaya muzik yang memukau. Dengan single terbarunya, ‘The Man Who Flew Into Space,’ dan “Isaac Gracie Asia Tour 2023” yang akan datang, beliau terus memukau penonton dengan persembahan penuh emosi dan lirik yang mendalam, meneguhkan tempatnya sebagai bakat yang berkaliber dalam landskap muzik kontemporari.

    Tentang PRIMUSE

    PRIMUSE memberikan akses unik kepada pelbagai kandungan seni, budaya, dan sukan dengan bantuan teknologi baru memanfaatkan hubungan antara penyedia kandungan dan pengguna di seluruh dunia.

    Melalui model perniagaan bersepadu secara vertikal, selain daripada promosi acara, Primuse merancang untuk beroperasi di hampir semua peringkat hiburan secara langsung, termasuk pemilikan dan pengurusan tempat; penjualan tiket; pemasaran; F&B; barangan dagangan; penstriman; dan sponsor korporat. Akibatnya, kami akan menghasilkan pendapatan daripada pelbagai aktiviti berkaitan dengan operasi. 

    Kedudukan terkemuka dan pengalaman panjang pasukan kami dalam industri hiburan, memberi Primuse kepercayaan terbukti dari penyedia kandungan terbesar di dunia. Mendapatkan akses langsung dan istimewa kepada kandungan terbaik dunia untuk acara seni, sukan & budaya, yang memperkuat hubungan Primuse dengan penaja korporat dan membangkitkan minat orang ramai.

    Isaac Gracie Asia Tour 2023 – Kuala Lumpur

    Tarikh : 25 November 2023

    Masa : 8pm

    Lokasi : The Bee @ Publika, Kuala Lumpur

    Harga Tiket : RM 388 (VIP)

    RM 188 (GA)

    Tiket : www.myticket.asia

    Tiket Hotline : 03 8605 0196

    Info Hotline : 012 2560082

    Laman Web : www.isaacgraciemusic.com

      www.primuse.live 

      www.shirazprojects.com

  • THE ISLAMIC TOURISM CENTRE’S INVOLVEMENT IN MIHAS 2023 SHINES A SPOTLIGHT ON MUSLIM-FRIENDLY TOURISM OFFERINGS

    The Islamic Tourism Centre (ITC), an agency operating under the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC), is actively involved in the Malaysian International Halal Showcase (MIHAS 2023) from September 12th to 15th. This event is dedicated to highlighting Malaysia’s outstanding Muslim-friendly tourism offerings within the travel industry. You can find the ITC at Booth No. 11320 on Level 3 of Hall 11 at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC).

    During the international showcase, participating partners under the ITC umbrella are Aora Spa and Wellness Jitra, Primula Beach Hotel Kuala Terengganu, Permai Hotel Kuala Terengganu and Klana Beach Resort Port Dickson.

    ITC is hopeful that the agency’s participation will bring together travel industry professionals, government officials, and key stakeholders from around the world to explore Malaysia’s diverse range of offerings that cater to all travellers.

     

    ITC will also offer an exclusive business networking session called Let’s Sembang Together on MFAR@MIHAS on 13 September located at MIHAS Corner, Level 1, Hall 2, MITEC from 10am – 1pm. Visitors to MIHAS are welcomed to join ITC there to understand about the potential of the Muslim tourist market and learn more about ITC’s Muslim-Friendly Tourism and Hospitality Assurance and Recognition (MFAR) programme from Fitra Mohd. Ali, Industry Development Manager of ITC.

    Assistant Director of Industry Relations Section, Halal Management Department from Jabatan Agama Islam Selangor (JAIS) Ustaz Norakmal Mohamad will also be at the business networking session to share about Halal certification.

    Director-General of ITC, Nizran Noordin expressed excitement about the agency’s participation in MIHAS 2023, stating, “We are thrilled to present the diverse offerings that Malaysia has in store for Muslim travellers”.

    “Our commitment to inclusivity and providing exceptional experiences extends to all visitors, and we are excited to welcome Muslim travelers from around the world to explore the beauty and culture of Malaysia,” said the Director-General of ITC.

    In a celebration of Malaysia’s rich architectural tapestry throughout the recently-launched Islamic Tourism Month 2023 (ITM 2023), ITC’s visibility in MIHAS 2023 aimed at highlighting Malaysia’s diverse array of Muslim-friendly products and services, foster collaboration among industry stakeholders, and solidify strategic partnerships among the Islamic Tourism ecosystem players through the month-long event in September.

    On top of special promotions on accommodations, travel packages, spa and wellness experiences, food and beverages, shopping and retail offers, as well as events, seminars and exhibitions, this year’s ITM 2023 is also enhanced by the use of QR technology to provide the public with easy and instant access to the exclusive offers by ITM partners during the entire month.

    There is also a TikTok Challenge that the public can participate in to win special prizes sponsored by various industry partners that includes Mastercard, Resorts World Cruises, ESCAPE Theme Park, Lost World of Tambun, Kidzania and myBurgerLab. Among the top prizes are 30 prepaid cards pre-loaded with RM1,000 each by Mastercard.

    More details at the website itm2023.itc.gov.my

  • xNOVA, MALAYSIA’S TOP ESPORTS ATHLETE, IS THE FACE OF THE NEW CAMPAIGN, WHICH GOODDAY CHARGE DEBUTS REVAMPED CAMPAIGN IN LEGITIMISING ESPORT AS ASPORT

    Recently, Goodday unveiled the rebranded Goodday Charge, showcasing bronze medallist from the 2022 Asian Games and top esports athlete from Malaysia, xNOVA, as the face of their campaign to increase awareness and establish esports as a legitimate sport on par with traditional sports. Ahmed Faris Amir, CEO of Esports Integrated, xNOVA, stakeholders, and members of the media were present at the launch, which was presided over by Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh, Santharuban Thurai Sundaram, CEO of Etika Group of Companies for Malaysia, Singapore, and Brunei, and Vice President of Marketing Amy Gan.

    The launch follows Goodday’s recent partnership announcement during the launch of the National Esports Development Guidelines (NESDEG) under the purview of Hannah Yeoh; a guide for stakeholders to ensure more effective governance, rights and responsibility among esports enthusiasts and industry players. Under Core 6 of the guideline; Application of Science and Sports Medicine in Esports, this is part of Goodday’s efforts to support the esports community by destigmatising myths surrounding esports, particularly in the area of health and fitness.

    While esports itself has grown in status in the last decade, it is still widely viewed by many as a vocation that promotes a sedentary lifestyle. However, this can’t be further from the truth. Many studies* prove the link between better physical fitness and cognitive abilities which in turn improves reaction times, a trait crucial in ensuring success for professional gamers. Like these studies, Goodday is debunking the myths surrounding esports and wants to support the push for wider acceptance from both the public and sports communities, acknowledging that esports is in fact a legitimate form of sports like any other, demanding the highest levels of physical and mental strength.

    In Malaysia, esports has garnered the country international recognition and medals. Most recently, the Malaysia esports team took home three gold medals at the Commonwealth Esports Championship held in Birmingham, England.

    Through this campaign and collaboration with xNOVA, Goodday wants to elevate esports athletes, bringing awareness to not just his journey, but all his peers in the community to change current perceptions around esports. As Malaysia’s top esports athlete, xNOVA advocates for more support for the game. Starting at the age 14, xNOVA whose real name is Yap Jianwei, has risen in the ranks to become Malaysia’s highest earner of a prize pool and top esports player. His rise to the top was not without hardship, faced with obstacles and ridicule when he first began. However, xNOVA has since proven to the naysayers that esports isn’t simply just a game.

    xNOVA says, “I experienced firsthand the stigma of esports when I first started, which is why I advocate for greater support for esports because it showcases incredible talent in the new generation, offers endless opportunities for players and fans and teaches discipline. I am also thrilled that we now have brands such as Goodday Charge who have taken the lead in elevating the awareness of esports to the masses.”

    Amy Gan, VP of Marketing, Etika Sdn Bhd, said, “As the 3rd largest game market in the region and 14 million players in Malaysia***, we see a definitive rise of esports with many talented Malaysian esports athletes being recognised internationally. Yet, with all the potential surrounding esports, it is confounding that parents rarely encourage their children to pursue it. The negative perception painted towards esports is that it is a sedentary habit where kids stay up all night and neglect their studies, and well-being needs to be addressed and we felt that this was a role that Goodday could play in changing mindsets and giving esports athletes the same level of recognition as their peers in sports.

    We want to be the first brand to support esports. Through our research, we found that contrary to popular belief, e-sport is a competitive game that requires the utmost discipline from its athletes. From a strict fitness and sleep regime to sharpening reflexes and concentration, nutrition also plays a vital role in ensuring sustained energy to focus throughout the long game-play hours.

    Goodday Charge is a chocolate milk formulated with ten nutrients and vitamins, including vitamin B complex- which helps to support sustained energy through the day; and regardless of the sporting activity, athletes get the goodness of milk plus the energy they need to play at the highest level.”

    She adds, “This is more than just a packaging relaunch for us. It is a vessel for us to get our message out there that esports is a force to be reckoned with as much as any other sport and further inspire conversation and consideration for the esport in society; we are proud to have xNOVA as the face of our Goodday Charge campaign as a kickstart to other initiatives soon.”

    An Institut Sukan Negara (ISN) representative, said, “We have numerous studies on the effects of milk on athletes. They all show positive impacts that milk has on muscle recovery, water retention and improved energy storage. Notably, Vitamin B Complex is needed for the release of energy from proteins, fats and carbohydrates. A 2019 study in the International Journal of Sports Science** on the effects of dairy milk on recovery and response to endurance exercises shown milk is superior to water/non caloric drinks when taken as a recovery beverage due to its protein and carbohydrate content that helps in muscle building and energy replenishment.”

    “So just like any other sports, we believe esports professionals require the same nutrition and health provisions due to the physical and cognitive demands during training and competitions and milk will be one of the options as recovery drink post training and competition.”

    The repackaged Goodday Charge packs are now available nationwide across all leading convenience stores, supermarkets, hypermarkets and partner outlets. Enjoy the same delicious chocolate milk that’s packed with energy and 10 nutrients of Multipro® to keep you charged up all day long.

    For more on Goodday and their efforts to legitimise esports, follow them on www.facebook.com/gooddaymilkmalaysia or www.instagram.com/gooddaymilkmy

  • DUA MINGGU BERTURUT-TURUT SHILA AMZAH & SYAHIR BERADA DI ZON SELESA, NAMUN MINGGU KETIGA TUMPAS DI TANGGA TERAKHIR

    Shila Amzah yang merupakan Juara bagi Anugerah Juara Lagu 36, terus mendominasi pentas persembahan dengan aura sebagai penyanyi professional di peringkat antarabangsa. Manakala, adiknya Syahir masih mencari rentak dan identiti apabila berduo bersama kakaknya dalam Famili Duo minggu ketiga ini. Dapatkah Shila Amzah & Syahir memperbaiki strategi mereka untuk kembali menggegarkan pentas Famili Duo 3 minggu hadapan bertemakan ‘Dangdut / Hindustan’?

    Selepas dua minggu berturut-turut menjadi naib juara mingguan, episod ke-3 kali ini menyaksikan duo adik-beradik ini di tangga tercorot dengan markah sebanyak 42.5%. Perkara yang dikomen oleh juri profesional Mas Idayu dan Ajai juga saban kali menegur pembawaan Syahir di pentas persembahan yang dikatakan tidak memberi hasil atau penjiwaan yang setaraf dengan kakaknya.

    Menurut juri tetap Ajai, “Sekarang Famili Duo berada di minggu ketiga, sepatutnya tiada masa lagi untuk segi pembelajaran. Syahir seharusnya kena tonjolkan diri, sebab persembahan sebentar tadi pun masih ada bahagian yang tak dihafal. Apa yang saya nampak adalah kurang dari segi penjiwaan dan penyampaian lagu yang masih tak seiring lagi. Jadi dengan baki lima episod, Syahir perlu tonjolkan diri dan bantu kakak awak kerana ini bukan masa untuk belajar lagi. Shila sudah memberi persembahan demi kamu, jadi kamu juga perlu memberi persembahan demi kakakmu. Baru jadinya berduo lebih baik”.

    Persembahan bertemakan ‘Rock – Medley Slow & Fast’ pada hari Ahad, 29 Oktober 2023 lalu telah menyaksikan kemenangan oleh pasangan duo adik-beradik Adira & Emma Suhaimi dengan pembawaan medley lagu ‘Tiada Tangis Lagi’ dan ‘Hukum Karma’. Berikut adalah senarai kedudukan persembahan di minggu ketiga #FamiliDuo:

    1. Adira & Emma Suhaimi – 62.9%
    2. Sharif & Syaiful Zero – 60.9%
    3. Haqiem Rusli & Ariff Bahran – 55.5%
    4. Tom & Fuad Rahman – 45.0%
    5. Ryan & Adam Bakery – 43.3%
    6. Shila Amzah & Syahir – 42.5%

    Juara mingguan kali ini telah menyahut cabaran untuk membawakan tema ‘Dangdut / Hindustan’ ke pentas Famili Duo 3! Dapatkah Shila dan Syahir menebus kembali carta dengan persembahan di luar jangkaan pada minggu hadapan? Atau adakah duo selebriti lain akan terus memberi konsep yang terhangat dan mencuri perhatian juri yang juga ratu dangdut, Mas Idayu?

    Famili Duo 3 ini dibawakan khas oleh penaja utama OGAWA, penaja bersama Elegant Cosmetics, dan rakan penaja Centrum Multivitamin. Turut memeriahkan musim ini adalah OhBulan! dan XTRA sebagai Famili Digital, serta Hot FM sebagai Famili Radio.

    Famili Duo 3 diketuai oleh Russell Mark Rodrigues (pengurus projek), Muhamad Sufian Che Isa (penerbit eksekutif) dan Noradillah Binti Abdullah (penerbit). Gunakan hashtag #FamiliDuo untuk menghangatkan lagi perbualan di laman sosial media.

    Teruskan mengundi duo selebriti kegemaran anda di pentas persembahan Famili Duo seterusnya pada 29 Oktober 2023, pukul 9.00 malam di TV3! Untuk maklumat lanjut dan perkembangan terkini tentang program TV3, jangan lupa ikuti laman media sosial rasmi Facebook, Instagram & Twitter di @TV3Malaysia serta TikTok @TV3MalaysiaOfficial.

  • SEPTEMBER IS THE MONTH FOR SENSATIONAL SAVINGS AT SUPERBRANDS

    Lazada’s highly-anticipated 9.9 Mega Brands Sale brings extravagant deals featuring international and local brands

    Lazada, Southeast Asia’s leading eCommerce platform, is excited to announce its upcoming 9.9 Mega Brands Sale, which will take place from September 9 to September 13, 2023. This highly anticipated five-day sale campaign is sure to be a delicious treat for shoppers shopping for branded goods, with an incredible line-up of incomparable bargains, compelling rebates, and tremendous savings.

    Kicking off the excitement as early as 4 September, customers can start collecting Lazada Bonus* from today to enjoy RM9 off for every RM90 spent, as well as to lock in further discounts with Chup Dulu* by putting in a deposit on selected purchases to enjoy the lowest prices during the sale with savings of up to 60%*. With a wide variety of stores on both LazMall and Marketplace to shop from, shoppers can look forward to must-buy promos from coveted brands including SKII, Lancome, Nike, OGAWA, Samsung, Clarks, Timberland, PUMA, Skechers and more!

    Grab the Hottest Brands on Lazada

    This year, Lazada’s 9.9 Mega Brands Sale introduces the 9 Wonders* – nine brand deals refreshed on a daily basis from 9 to 13 September, featuring renowned brands such as Nike, Dyson, OGAWA, Estee Lauder, L’Occitane, Puma, LEGO, Lancome, Skechers, and lululemon. While shopping across a diverse array of products including footwear, athleisure apparel, electronic accessories, groceries and home essentials, personal care products, timepieces, and toys, consumers can enjoy savings of up to 50% off*.

    The Lazada Marketplace is also abuzz with the best prices from top sellers, where shoppers can snag the latest wish list in fashion, wearables, electronics, health and beauty, and more from the Mega Jom Bazaar*. From 5 to 8 September, collect vouchers from your favourite sellers to enjoy substantial discounts of up to 90%*, in combination with Free Shipping* and Everyday Cashback*.

    Additionally, be sure to mark your calendars for Crazy Brand Mega Offers*, happening daily from 9 to 13 September every 12am to 2am, where you can get up to 90% off* on LazMall brands like Sulwhasoo, adidas, Samsonite, Braun Büffel, La Mer, Jo Malone, Pandora, and more. For those who prefer to shop around the clock, Brand Mega Offers* with mark-downs of up to 70%* off are also available, offering savings on items such as Converse sneakers, leather goods from Furla, apparel from Lacoste, home and living products from MUJI, and even make-up and skincare from MAC, among others.

    If you’re looking for the lowest prices on Lazada, Mesti Beli Deals* available throughout 9 to 13 September guarantee amazing bargains and exclusive prices that can only be found on Lazada. Grab a variety of best-selling, trendy, must-have products including limited edition specials like collectible Barbie Signature BarbieStyle dolls, POCO X5 Pro smartphones, and Marshall Willen speakers among others. Look out for the great price cuts on products such as the Nintendo Switch OLED, Dyson Supersonic Hair Dryer, Apple iPhone 14 Pro Max, Samsung 65” 4K UHD TV, Bose QuietComfort 45 headphones, LEGO Art Hokusai – The Great Wave, and more at up to 70% off*.

    Last but not least, for those looking to enjoy great value at low prices, experience the joy of unboxing with 9.9 Surprise Boxes*. Dive into a variety of surprise boxes ranging from RM9 to RM119, filled with products worth up to RM1,000 or more, from prestigious brands like Laneige, Marc Jacobs, Calvin Klein, Philosophy, Kerastase, Melvita, Innisfree The Face Shop, belif, Black and Decker, Habib, and ELLE. Simply choose from your favourite brand and be surprised by the amazing assortments, spanning from jewellery, limited edition collectibles, exclusive skincare sets, perfumes, to premium organic snacks and foodstuffs.

    It’s All About Saving – The More Ringgit Savvy, The Better!

    On top of the branded promotion and exclusive discounts, be sure to collect Lazada Bonus* daily, which is available from 4 September until the end of the sale, to enjoy RM9 off every RM90 spent on Lazada.

    Purchasing products with Everyday Cashback* offers up to 99%* cashback with a minimum spend of RM9*, which can be used for future purchases. Additionally, keep an eye out for LazFlash* deals, where you can grab branded deals starting from *50% off up until *90%. Users who check-out with Touch ‘n Go can even enjoy an additional *10% off with a minimum spend of RM10.

    Whenever shoppers complete a purchase, browse certain categories, or even check-in daily, they also stand to collect digital Lazzie dolls, which can be cashed out on Lazzie Star*. From 5 to 8 September, customers who collect Lazzies can redeem them on the app to unlock incredible discounts, special offers, or even win gift boxes worth up to RM10,000, where winners can walk away with a brand-new GINTELL DeVano SC Queen Massage Sofa, Ecovacs Deebot N10 Plus Robot Vacuum, Ogawa EliteX 3D Foot Reflexology, or Tineco Floor One S5 Smart Floor Washer.

    The countdown to the most thrilling shopping event of the year has begun! Mark your calendars for the Lazada 9.9 Mega Brands Sale this weekend and get ready to grab unbeatable deals, massive discounts, and exciting surprises. It’s time to spend smart, shop savvy, and make the most of this sensational shopping extravaganza.

    For more information on the Lazada 9.9 Mega Brands Sale, browse through the Lazada app or click on this link.

  • MISS COSMOWORLD MALAYSIA 2023 GRAND FINAL: TAY CHEAH TAKES THE CROWN, HEADED TO INTERNATIONAL FINALS WITH RM500,000 CASH PRIZE, AND RM1,000,000 IN PRIZES AT STAKE

    Elegance and beauty converged at the JW Marriott for the Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2023 grand final last weekend. The spotlight was captured by 25-year-old Tay Cheah (谢莹莹), an aspiring actress and model, as she clinched the coveted title of Miss CosmoWorld 2023. The first runner-up title was gracefully awarded to 24-year-old dancer Crystal Low (刘瀞蔚), while the third spot was secured by 27-year-old Kuala Lumpur native and IT consultant, Chin Wei Jean (陈薇菁). These winners not only received their crowns but also took home cash prizes and sponsored rewards worth almost RM350,000, accompanied by the customary sashes and gleaming trophies.

    Describing her win as a surprise, Cheah said, “I really did not expect to win tonight. I am grateful to the judges for valuing my hard work throughout the night, and I will work even harder for the grand final. My victory is a testament to every girl with ambitions in this country, that is to be confident, to love and trust themselves because they can certainly be anyone they wish to be.” Cheah’s crowning as Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2023 also came with a RM42,000 total cash prize along with other sponsored vouchers and items worth more than RM150,000. The Selangor-born model, who triumphed over 14 other contestants, will begin her beauty pageant camp at the Hyatt Place Kuala Lumpur and represent Malaysia to compete at the Miss CosmoWorld International 2023 world final, which will be held at the St. Regis Hotel on November 29, with prizes worth more than RM1,000,000 up for grabs.

    The first runner-up, Low, was also awarded the subsidiary titles of Miss Talent presented by Prop Buddies and Miss Charming presented by MeLife. A performing arts graduate from Sunway University, she also expressed her surprise although she believes that Cheah deserved her win, “I am surprised at winning the first runner-up and I am very grateful for this win. I couldn’t be happier for  Tay (Cheah) as she deserves the title, especially with her strong leadership and motivational support for all the girls during pageant week, and I’m excited to see her represent the women of Malaysia at the international grand final.”

    Meanwhile, Chin, who has never joined any beauty pageant before, was chuffed at her winning the second runner-up of Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2023. “I feel overwhelmed with gratitude. This is the first time in my life joining a beauty pageant. Winning second runner-up and two subsidiary titles, I am happy with my achievement,” said Chin. Highlighting Latin dance performance as something that she would cherish from her experience in the pageant, she was also awarded the subsidiary titles of  Miss Popularity presented by Xpaze and Miss Elegant presented by Voyager.

    Organized by CL Skin Sdn. Bhd., Miss CosmoWorld founder, Carrie Lee, emphasizes that the beauty pageant is aimed at grooming passionate local youth, enhancing their talents and skills to young women across Malaysia. “Having won a beauty pageant myself, I feel the need to give back to the community especially to women in the country and empower them so that their potentials are not restricted by the gender stereotypes that we often experience not only in this country but around the world, and this year is no different,” said Lee, who had achieved pageantry success in the past when she was crowned as Miss Chinese Cosmos 2004.

    15 contestants were made to go through various rounds during the final night including swimsuits, corsets, evening gowns as well as a Q&A session. The following are the winners of Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2023:

    • Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2023 Winner: Tay Cheah
    • 1st Runner-Up: Crystal Low
    • 2nd Runner-Up: Chin Wei Jean
    • Top 5 Winner: Lynn Teh
    • Top 5 Winner: Chloe Koay

    The pageant also awarded 9 subsidiary titles of various categories to the contestants:

    • Miss Photogenic presented by MeLife: Lynn Teh
    • Miss Beautiful Smile presented by CL Skin: Lynn Teh
    • Miss Perfect Skin presented by MeLife: Jying Lim
    • Miss Charming presented by MeLife: Crystal Low
    • Miss Talent presented by Prop Buddies: Crystal Low
    • Miss Glamorous presented by Dato’ Elvis: Angel Chen
    • Miss Wellness presented by Gintell: Chloe Koay
    • Miss Popularity presented by Xpaze: Chin Wei Jean
    • Miss Elegant presented by Voyager: Chin Wei Jean

     

    Miss CosmoWorld 2023 is sponsored by Getbats, with MeLife as the sponsor of Miss CosmoWorld Malaysia 2023 and Gintell as the Wellness Sponsor. Other sponsors include:

    ·        Xpaze

    ·        FPG Berhad

    ·        Hyatt Place

    ·        Park Royal Collection

    ·        LBS

    ·        Grand Imperial Bird’s Nest

    ·        Medcyto

    ·        Meliora Storia

    ·        Eazie Beauty

    		 ·        Rainb Ragazzo

    ·        Carrie Collections

    ·        Bellissimo

    ·        Party Eventlicious

    ·        The Gown Atelier

    ·        Gelly Wee

    ·        Drunken Kitten

    ·        S Corset

    ·        Smart Master

    		 ·        Voyager

    ·        Zenzo Production

    ·        CT Chin

    ·        Baddogz Studio

    ·        EbakzSports

    ·        GCMA

    ·        Kr8tif Express

    ·        Rentak Sejuta

    ·        Selebriti Online

     

     

    About Miss Cosmo Malaysia 2023

     

    Miss CosmoWorld is a Kuala Lumpur-based international beauty pageant that consists of participants from more than 20 countries. The objective of Miss CosmoWorld is to select contemporary modern ladies who are independent and passionate about life and who also possess good leadership qualities.

    As an organizer, we aim to groom well-disciplined international cosmopolitan beauty queens. With such an objective in mind, we have the pleasure of inviting the International Image Brand Builder and Groomer who will personally groom the contestants into top-notch beauty queens by teaching them the art and science of image and appearance management techniques.

    CL Skin Sdn Bhd ​is a beauty line and management company founded by Miss Chinese Cosmos 2004 Carrie Lee.​

  • Wings Tawar Harga ‘Rahmah’, Hargai Sokongan Peminat

    Melihat Kejayaan Konsert Wings The Rock Emperor Live in Singapore Julai lalu, peminat-peminat Wings di Malaysia turut menginginkan agar Konsert Wings The Rock Emperor ini diadakan di Malaysia. Tidak Mahu mengecewakan peminat di Malaysia, Konsert Wings The Rock Emperor kini akan berlangsung di Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam pada 16 Disember 2023!

    Justeru itu tidak hairanlah mengapa Wings terus ‘meragut magis’ ratusan malah ribuan peminat yang sentiasa dahagakan aksi bertenaga Wings di atas pentas. ‘Konsert Wings The Rock Emperor Kuala Lumpur’ menjadi wadah signifikasi yang seterusnya dengan tema yang dibawa!

    ‘Kuasa dan kemenangan’ itu telahpun  dicipta di pentas The Star Theatre , Singapura pada 29 Julai lalu,  tidak adil rasanya ‘kuasa’ itu tidak digagaskan di Malaysia apatah lagi ianya tempat di mana Wings ditubuhkan sejak 38 tahun yang lalu.

    ‘Konsert Wings The Rock Emperor Kuala Lumpur Chapter’ dianjurkan oleh Rumah Produksi Merah manakala Awie Entertainment bertindak sebagai Rakan Strategik bakal ‘meluaskan’ kuasa jajahan takluknya di Stadium Malawati Shah Alam pada 16 Disember ini. Pastinya dimensi berbeza dari pada konsert-konsert sebelum ini bakal diterjemahkan menerusi nada, melodi, aksi dan energi Wings itu sendiri.

    Berpaksikan peminat adalah segala-galanya, maka ‘Konsert Wings The Rock Emperor Kuala Lumpur Chapter’ menawarkan harga ‘mampu’ buat mereka yang selama ini mengangkat Wings sebagai sebuah ‘jenama’.  Lebih menarik ini adalah antara konsert Wings yang memberikan harga tiket yang rendah berbanding siri konsert sebelumnya.

    Bukan hanya penawaran tiket harga ‘rahmah’ tetapi turut memberi peluang kepada ibu bapa membawa anak-anak mereka yang berusia 7 tahun keatas (dengan tiket), diskaun 10% bagi pemegang kad OKU dan pemegang kad pelajar untuk bersama-sama menikmati wirama ‘Belenggu Irama’ hingga ‘Menakluk Kosmos’ yang menjadi terapi jiwa khalayak sejak dahulu hingga kini. (Rujuk nota dibawah untuk keterangan lanjut)

    Mungkin dianggap ‘berat’, tetapi percaya pada maksud fatamorgana yang diimplimentasikan dengan unsur teaterikal dan elemen pementasan, permainan cahaya, paparan video, kostum menarik dan perjalanan sesebuah kisah yang disenyawakan dengan lagu yang bakal disajikan.

    Inilah keistimewaan ‘Wings The Rock Emperor Kuala Lumpur Chapter’ dimana mereka tidak mahu menghidangkan konsep yang sama yang kerap diulang-ulang dalam sesebuah konsert yang mereka anjurkan, apatahlagi dilihat ‘vakum’ dengan resepi lama.

    Konsert ini disokong oleh Sinar FM(Radio Rasmi), ERA FM dan Gegar FM (Support Radio Official), Astro Gempak sebagai rakan rasmi digital media serta dengan kerjasama True Pixel dan Sayap-Sayap Wings.

    Peminat yang ingin berkongsi frasa dasawarsa ‘Wings The Rock Emperor Kuala Lumpur Chapter’ boleh mendapatkan tiket konsert yang berharga RM95 – CAT 5 Free seating, RM135 – CAT 4 Free seating, RM175 – CAT 3 Free seating, RM155 – CAT 2 Free seating, RM205 – CAT 1 Free seating

    RM125 – Rockzone Free standing, RM355 – Rock Gold numbered seat, RM335 – Rock Silver numbered seat, RM455 – Rock Emperor numbered seat. Pembelian boleh di buat dengan melayari

    https://wings.ubertickets.asia.

    * Golongan OKU tidak dilupakan, pemegang-pemegang  kad OKU layak membeli tiket dengan harga istimewa bagi kategori Rock Gold dan Rockzone sahaja (1 kad OKU 1 tiket) via https://wings.ubertickets.asia

    ** Harga pelajar juga ditawarkan atas permintaan ramai! Pemegang-pemegang kad pelajar IPT seluruh Malaysia yang masih aktif bakal menikmati 10% diskaun bagi pembelian tiket Rockzone sahaja, via https://wings.ubertickets.asia

    ** Pakej korporat bagi pembelian secara pukal turut ditawarkan, sila whatsapp 0192888092 untuk keterangan lanjut

     

  • MyCEB SHOWCASES GOLDEN OPPORTUNITIES AT IBTM BARCELONA TOGETHER WITH 15 INDUSTRY CHAMPIONS

     Meet the Malaysian delegation at Pavilion K55 for the country’s latest promotions and offerings

    Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB) is set to embark on an exciting journey at the global Meetings, Incentives, Conferences, Exhibition (MICE) expo, IBTM World in Barcelona, Spain from the 28-30 November 2023. Teaming up with 15 industry champions, which include state bureaus, hotels, tour operators, and convention centres, Team Malaysia is primed to introduce the nation’s latest offerings, exceptional capabilities, and the dynamic spirit of the destination to a global audience.

    Mr. Zain Azrai Rashid, the Acting Chief Executive Officer of MyCEB, expressed his belief in the significance of IBTM World as a strategic platform for Malaysia to connect with the European and international market. “I have a strong conviction that IBTM World has consistently served as and will remain a vital platform for us, providing access to the European and global markets. We are excited to participate in this event once more and anticipate engaging with prominent global industry leaders.”

    MyCEB is set to use IBTM World as the international launch platform for its MyTripleE campaign, which is part of the Meet in Malaysia campaign. The MyTripleE campaign is designed to provide support and benefits for the international industry players, similar to what has been offered to domestic industry players.

    Mr. Zain also highlighted the impressive growth of Malaysia’s business events industry, as evidenced by the substantial number of bid wins and delegates, resulting in a significant economic impact on the country. This indicates Malaysia’s strengthening position in the business events industry.

    “While 2023 recorded an overwhelming total of 285 business events to be held up until 2023, contributing around 904,000 number of delegates raking in a notable RM4.4 billion in estimated economic impact to the country, it is a good indication that Malaysia is getting a stronger hold of the business events industry,” added Mr. Zain.

    During their participation in IBTM World, MyCEB and the Malaysian delegation will showcase new products and developments in Malaysia that enhance the country’s offerings to the business events industry. The goal is to attract event planners and organizers to choose Malaysia as a destination for meetings, corporate events, incentives groups, conferences, and exhibitions.

    Come over to Malaysia Pavilion K55 to know more about the enhanced Meet in Malaysia campaign and MyTripleE programme which is a global promotional campaign to promote Malaysia as a business events destination.

    List of Malaysian Delegation at IBTM World alongside MyCEB are as follows:

    State Bureaus:

    1. Sabah Tourism Board
    2. Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau
    3. Business Events Sarawak

    Convention Centres:

    • Malaysia International Trade & Exhibition Centre (MITEC)
    • World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur
    • Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK)
    • Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

    Hotel with Meeting Facilities:

    • Amari SPICE Penang
    • Sunway Resort Hotel Sdn Bhd
    • Olive Tree Hotel Penang
    • Four Seasons Malaysia (Langkawi & Kuala Lumpur)
    • Mandarin Oriental Kuala LumpurEvent

    Product & Service Provider:

    • Malayan Safaris
    • Luxury Tours (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd
    • Asian Trails Malaysia

  • Gabungan dua vokalis mantap Achik Asrain & Nadia Rosli dalam Sabarlah Hati

    Industri hiburan di Malaysia ini sentiasa menghargai kedatangan vokalis baharu dan menunjukkan kebolehan mereka. Dengan wujudnya program realiti di kaca televisyen ini bakal merancakkan lagi industri muzik tempatan.

    Kehadiran bintang baharu ini melengkapkan lagi selera dan cita rasa peminat yang inginkan sesuatu yang segar untuk hiburan halwa telinga. Biarpun ada antaranya muncul dengan lagu bunyi 90-an, kelainan dari segi muzik itu masih menjadi keutamaan.

    Terbaharu, syarikat rakaman Universal Music mempertaruhkan dua bakat baharu yang memiliki paduan vokal mantap, Achik Asrain dan Nadia Rosli menerusi lagu duet berjudul Sabarlah Hati hasil ciptaan komposer terkenal, Eddie Hamid.

    Menurut Achik Asrain yang juga bekas peserta program Lagu Cinta Kita musim ketiga, ini adalah lagu duet pertama mereka selain menyifatkan ia kerjasama yang baik.

    Lagu ini menceritakan pasangan kekasih yang tidak setia kepada pasangan sehingga membawa keretakan perhubungan yang tidak ikhlas sehingga membawa perpisahan diantara mereka. Hubungan baru yang didasari oleh kejujuran, pengertian, dan saling menghargai sebenarnya ada di depan mata mereka, hanya saja tersembunyi oleh kerumitan dan kebingungannya sendiri. Achik juga menghuraikan bahawa, lagu ini mengisahkan mengenai percintaan yang musnah akibat daripada pasangan yang tak menghargai, hanya bermanis-manis pada awal perhubungan dan ia sekadar hubungan yang penuh sandirawa dari kata-kata dusta.

    Achik meluahkan perasaan lega semasa proses rakaman lagu sangat berjalan lancar kerana dibantu oleh Eddie Hamid, seorang komposer yang cukup berpengalaman serta jurutera bunyi yang berpengalaman, Encik Amir. Proses menyiapkan lagu sangat baik dan tidak mengambil masa yang lama. Achik dan Nadia dibantu oleh individu yang memang berpengalaman dalam bidang mereka.

    Kru dan semua yang terbabit dalam penggambaran MV Sabarlah Hati ini bantu kami untuk lebih menjiwai karakter bagi menjayakan MV ini. Nadia berkata cabaran dilalui ketika proses menyiapkan lagu dan MV Sabarlah Hati adalah pengalaman berharga buat mereka. Nadia berkata, banyak perkara yang menghiburkan sewaktu bersama kru produksi sepanjang pembikinan MV ini. Dia berterima kasih pada semua yang terbabit kerana banyak membantunya. Ini merupakan satu memori yang dia takkan lupakan.

    Nadia berharap semoga lagu Sabarlah Hati dapat diterima ramai dan sekaligus melonjakkan nama mereka berdua dalam industri muzik. Semoga lagu ini dimainkan di corong radio serta di mana-mana platform digital.

    Lagu Sabarlah Hati sudah dilancarkan secara rasmi di semua platform muzik digital pada 13 Oktober lalu. Muzik video juga boleh ditonton di saluran YouTube Universal Music Malaysia.