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Entertainment

Local Malaysian Youtubers that you must watch.

Staying at home and nothing to do? Watch some of the videos on Youtube locally produced by our fellow Malaysians. With the advancement of technology, and level playing field globally, our local friends have been doing pretty well on Youtube. Wanna catch some updates about them?

Jordan Yeoh Fitness

A fitness enthusiast, you just got to learn these workout from Jordan Yeoh’s Youtube videos. Or perhaps for those who admires good body shapes, this is one good one to go for.

Alieff Irfan

Alieff Irfan produces some fun videos for entertainment, and also some with life lessons.

Ling Big Yong

Watch how Ling Big Yong tells stories about reality in a fun way.

Nur Amira Syahira

Amira is a professional drummer, host, singer and actress in Malaysia. At a young age, she is already making her presence at the international level when she made it in the HitLikeAGirl contest and also in Youtube. What is interesting is that she begins to learn drumming through the internet.

JinnyboyTV

Definitely not a stranger in this industry, he is one of the earliest Youtuber in Malaysia.

Jeff & Inthira

The husband & wife is popular for making fun prank videos for their followers.

Zukie Mohamad

Making parody videos, they are good at telling funny stories through their Youtube channel.

Cody Hong

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Lifestyle

Hygiene tips whether you are traveling or not.

Staying or traveling in the city means that the rate that we encountering other people are higher, which also means that the higher possibility that we are exposed with viruses and bacterias. As the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) as pandemic, all of us should stay cautious and take steps to keep our hygiene clean.

Here are some of the precaution steps that we have to take:

Note: These tips are sourced from the World Health Organisation (WHO)

Wash your hands frequently

Regularly and thoroughly clean your hands with an alcohol-based hand rub or wash them with soap and water.

Why? Washing your hands with soap and water or using alchohol-based hand rub kills viruses that may be on your hands.

Maintain social distancing

Maintain at least 1 metre (3 feet) distance between yourself and anyone who is coughing or sneezing.

Why? When someone coughs or sneezes they spray small liquid droplets from their nose or mouth which may contain viruses. If you are too close, you can breathe in the droplets, including the COVID-19 virus if the person coughing/sneezing have the disease.

Avoid touching eyes, nose and mouth

Why? Hands touches many surfaces and can pick up viruses. Once contaminated, hands can transfer the virus to your eyes, nose or mouth. From there, your virus can enter your body and can make you sick.

Practice respiratory hygiene

Make sure you, and the people around you, follow good respiratory hygiene. This means covering your mouth and nose with your bent elbow or tissue when you cough or sneeze. Then dispose of the used tissue immediately.

Why? Droplets spreads virus. By following good respiratory hygiene you protect the people around you from viruses such as cold, flu and COVID-19.

If you have fever, cough and breathing difficulties, seek medical assistance

Stay home if you feel unwell. If you have fever, coughing and breathing difficulties, seek medical assistance early before things get worse. Follow the instructions of your local health authority.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information about the diseases and the situation in your area. Checking in advance will allow your health care provider to quickly direct you to the right health facility. This will also protect you from getting worse and help prevent the spread of the virus and other infections.

Stay informed and follow advice given by your health care provider

Stay informed with the latest developments about COVID-19. Follow the advice and instructions given by the local health care provider, your national and local health authority on how to protect yourself and others from COVID-19.

Why? National and local authorities will have the most up to date information on whether COVID-19 is spreading in your area. They are best placed to advise on what people in your area should be doing to protect themselves.

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City Guide Escape

Kuala Lumpur city’s latest indoor activity park

Camp5, Asia’s premier climbing gym operator, have recently opened BEAST PARK, a new activity park in Kuala Lumpur that is aimed at not only providing climbing and adventure sports facilities but also at being becoming a social and community space.

BEAST PARK is Kuala Lumpur’s newest indoor theme park housed in a 2,000 sqm 15meter-high warehouse-like space in Bukit Bintang.

Around 980 sqm of the interior walls are fitted with climbing holds, catering for different styles, abilities and routes. There are. walls for bouldering up to 4.4m, top rope climbing up to 10m and lead climbing up to 15m.

The activity park also includes an obstacle course with nine obstacles including rope swings, spin cycle, warped walls, a Bosu ground, jump tubes and bars.

As well as offering a fun accompaniment to the climbing walls, the course can be used as a training facility and has equipment for timing users.

For children, meanwhile, there is a playground that include nets, bouldering walls guided by LED lights and a junior obstacle course.

In addition to the various activity offers, there is a cafe operated by Artisan Roast and serving locally roasted coffee together with healthy food.

The large building makes ample use of natural light and also allows space for a hanging light installation designed by Jun Ong and graphic panels by Jaemy Choong.

Thibault Paquin, CEO of a destination consultancy Celebrating Life who partnered on the project said: Beast Park is designed as a place that is physical, social, fun and brings together a community of all ages through a seamless guest experience incorporating social activities, cool vibes, quality food and drinks and a focus on repeat visitation.

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Entertainment

Malaysian movies that you should watch.

Sepet (2004)

A movie produced by the late Yasmin Ahmad, named after the Malay word meaning ‘slit eye’, is a film about racial tensions. A local Chinese boy and a Malay schoolgirl newly in love are urged to. separate because of their racial and social differences. Sepet is definitely a good film to study on the pressures of society places on individuals.

Petaling Street Warriors (2011)

A classic comedy filmed locally, the story is based on a legend about a deposed emperor who fled China to escape assassins hired by his usurping uncle.

Although it is a fiction, it is great to see a local film living up to the standards.

The Journey (2014)

Malaysia’s highest grossing film when it was premiered, directed by Chiu Keng Guan and written by Ryon Lee; the movie is about the clash between a conservative father who was not happy with his daughter’s choice of a Caucasian husband. The couple embark on a journey to deliver their wedding invitation, and on the way, they forge a bond that enables them to overcome their differences. A film that promotes multiculturalism and mutual understanding, it encourages us to appreciates both similarities and differences between people.

Crossroads: One Two Jaga (2018)

The film portrays the life of corrupt cops from the Royal Malaysia Police who takes bribes from small business owners and get caught in criminal activity.

The uncensored version of the film was released on Netflix as an original film.

Jagat (2015)

Jagat is a captivating Tamil-language film that tells a story about Malaysia’s Indian ethnic community. It is about a 12 year old boy named Appoy that grows up in a small town in the 90s. Despite his family wants him to have good education, he have different ideas. He immerses himself in Bollywood dramas, was drawn into his uncle’s life of crime and causes problems.

PASKAL (2018)

PASKAL is a movie that tells the story of Malaysian movie, and perhaps it is one of the best military film produced in Malaysia.

The movie tells a story about an officer from the Malaysian navy special forces unit, Arman Rahmat, who gets involved in anti-piracy operations, UN peacekeeping missions and a hostage situation off-Borneo.

Ola Bola (2016)

If you are one who is passionate and loves our own nation, Ola Bola will definitely bring you goosebumps when watching it. Besides telling stories about patriotism, the film also promote the values of sportsmanship and teamwork.

It’s a movie about that highlights the glory of Malaysia’s football team in the 1980s. Inspired by true events, it reminds all of us Malaysians to be united as one, that is the true glory that Malaysia should achieve.

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City Guide Escape

Top 10 February Instagram photos of Kuala Lumpur city

From time to time, our team has curated beautiful photos which is captured from around Kuala Lumpur city. Thanks to our contributors, their photos have made our feeds amazing. To appreciate our contributors, we are compiling our best instagram photos every month and showcase it to our friends. These are the 10 popular photos in our Instagram account @kualalumpurcity for the month of February. (not in any particular order)

The photo of the newly built Saloma Link with our iconic Twin Towers and Public Bank Tower as the background is captured by @drsean_l.

Our beautiful national mosque is seen from a perspective that many would have never seen before, from high up above; a drone shot by @zakwanhadzim

With the Thaipusam celebrations currently over not long ago, we have seen an explosive number of photos in Instagram. Ryan Chow snapped a good overall look of the most celebrated venue of Thaipusam, the Batu Caves.

One of our most popular posts in instagram are those with the Petronas Twin Towers. Timothy Lim captures it from a different angle, showing the beauty of the twins from another skyscraper.

Another shot of the Saloma Link by Jason, or more popularly known for Smashpop.

Khairul Hamizan showing us the capture of the Kuala Lumpur city in between the Twin Towers.

The Central Market has been a significant building of the older part of the Kuala Lumpur city, which has survived through the development of the city. @tempebaceem snaps a shot of the front facade, simple yet beautiful for our eyes.

Not that far away from Kuala Lumpur city, this colourful sculpture is situated in Shah Alam. Thanks to Timmy Lo for the photos that shows the whole stretch of the sculpture.

A popular instagrammers spot in the city as well, showing us the city centre, one of the most crowded place. Muhammad Isyraq Izzuddin edited a tone thats looks cool in the Instagram.

The best way to chill in the city? Take a dip at the infinity pool which overlooks Kuala Lumpur and its skyscrapers. The travel couple, Milie & Mish shows us how to enjoy city life.