Month: February 2023

Tim Burton Will Be In Malaysia To Open His Exhibition, The World of Tim Burton

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Post date February 27, 2023
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artworks displayed in an exhibition with purple lights

Famous American filmmaker Tim Burton will be in Malaysia for the first time to open The World of Tim Burton exhibition on March 21.

Fans of the director will be able to meet him in person at the exhibition opening ceremony in Pavilion Bukit Jalil.

Comprised of approx. 540 works—including signature pieces from the Tim Burton retrospective — The World of Tim Burton gives new audiences an opportunity to experience Burton’s art in person for the first time and treats familiar visitors to an in-depth look further into his sensibility.

The exhibition features numerous works from Tim Burton’s early ages to the most recent project across mediums of sketches, paintings, drawings, photographs, maquettes and puppets he used for his film works, and life-sized sculptures.

Since its premiere in the Museum of Modern Art (MoMa) in 2009 and with over 800,000 visitors, it marks the third highest-attended exhibition in the museum’s history.

Burton is known by moviegoers for his mysterious, dark, horror-inspired films that use live-action and stop-motion animation to create eerie, unforgettable worlds.

Among some of his most popular films are Beetlejuice (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Big Fish (2003), Corpse Bride (2005), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Dumbo (2019), and Wednesday, currently the No. 1 TV show globally on Netflix.

He created a creative style of art called “Burtonesque”, and although widely known as a filmmaker, Tim Burton is also a distinguished artist, talented in various artistic areas including fine art, photography and sculpture.

Those who desire an out-of-this-world fan experience can purchase VIP ticket packages that include The Art of Tim Burton book, a book signing with the man himself, seasonal passes and limited edition merchandise.

The VIP ticket package, priced at RM1,500, will be available this Saturday (February 25) at 12pm, with only 100 tickets available.

General admission tickets are priced at RM88. They are priced at RM68 for kids, students and senior citizens.

The exhibition will be held from March 31 to July 30 at Pavilion Bukit Jalil.

For more information, visit this site.

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Good Vibes Festival 2023 Is Back Again At Sepang

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Post date February 24, 2023
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a group of local band singing on a stage

Local annual music and arts showcase, Good Vibes Festival is back again with loads of good vibes!

Their last event was in 2019, and now the festival is returning for a three-day showcase from July 21 until July 23.

According to Future Sound Asia entertainment director Wan Alman, the festival will be held at Sepang International Circuit in celebration of its 10th anniversary.

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“Sepang holds a lot of history for us — it’s where the very first Good Vibes Festival was held way back in 2013. Since then, we’ve had our fair share of ups and downs but we’re proud to still be here 10 years later.

“To celebrate and show our gratitude to everyone who’s been part of this journey with us in the past decade, we’ll be expanding the festival to a whopping three days, stacked with our biggest lineup to date,” he said.

The main headliners for this year festival includes famous American rock band The Strokes as well as English pop rock band The 1975, who are returning to the festival for the second time after performing there back in 2016.

Other international acts include Australian rapper The Kid Laroi, South Korean rappers DPR Live and DPR Ian, DJ Porter Robinson, singer Sabrina Carpenter as well as American super duo NxWorries featuring Anderson Paak and record producer Knxwledge.

Meanwhile, the festival also boasts a lineup of local acts such as singers Lunadira and Alyph along with rapper Airliftz and hip hop group Force Park Bois.

The three day tickets will be sold in three phases with phase one tickets priced at RM788 (February 22 until March 5), phase two at RM888 (March 6 until May 7) and phase three for RM988 (May 8 onwards).

Limited single-day tickets will also be available, however no dates have been specified yet.

For more information on Good Vibes 2023, please click here.

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Restaurants In Kuala Lumpur That Serves Beef Wellington

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Post date February 22, 2023
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beef wellington served with asparagus and sauces

Most of us got to know beef wellington on-screen through the Gordon Ramsay’s show Hell’s Kitchen and MasterChef. Many people can relate it to the celebrity chef as it is one of the signature dish in his branded restaurants all over the world.

Well, we don’t have to travel too far if we want to have a taste of a beef wellington. Not only that Gordon Ramsay has opened his restaurant in Kuala Lumpur, but there are also other restaurants that serves it.

We’ve curated 10 restaurants around Klang Valley and you might want to give them a call to book your beef wellington.

Gordon Ramsay Bar & Grill

Lobby Level Sunway Resort,
Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway,
47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor.

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Maillard Grill

G05, Ground Floor, Republik,
Jalan Medan Setia 1, Bukit Damansara,
50490 Kuala Lumpur.

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Grub

608, Jalan 17/10,
Seksyen 17, 46400
Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

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Kenny Hills Bistro

G-07 (B), Ground Floor,
Shoppes at Four Seasons Place,
145, Jalan Ampang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur.

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Just Sear

G03-R3 M Suites,
283, Jalan Ampang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur.

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Cork & Cleaver

Unit A2, Taman Tunku,
Off, Jalan Langgak Tunku,
Bukit Tunku, 50480 Kuala Lumpur.

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Serena Brasserie

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InterContinental Kuala Lumpur,
165 Jalan Ampang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur.

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El Iberico

Unit G-1, Seri Bukit Ceylon,
No 8, Lorong Ceylon,
50250 Kuala Lumpur.

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Maria’s Steakhouse

Damansara Perdana
Centre Wing, Level 3, Metropolitan Square,
No. 2, Jalan PJU 8/1,
Damansara Perdana, 47820,
Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Bangsar
58, Jalan Maarof,
Bangsar Baru,
59100, Kuala Lumpur.

Sunway
5A, Jalan PJS 11/7,
Bandar Sunway, 47500,
Subang Jaya, Selangor.

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Park Grill

Unit 1.02, Ground Floor,
Naza Tower, Platinum Park,
Persiaran KLCC, 50088 Kuala Lumpur.

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Roti Canai, The Second Best Street Food In The World

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Post date February 20, 2023
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Roti canai, the street food that all Malaysians eat, has been recognised as the world’s second best street food.

This is according to TasteAtlas, which released the rankings of the Top 50 “Best Street Foods in the World”.

Introduced around the 19th century, roti canai has become a popular breakfast and snack dish among Malaysians. It is made from dough which is usually composed of fat, flour and water; some recipes also include sweetened condensed milk. The dough is repeatedly kneaded, flattened, oiled, and folded before proofing, creating layers. The dough ball is then flattened, spread out until paper thin by “tossing” it on a flat surface. It is served together with a traditional curry.

Guotie from China came in first place. The pan-fried variety of the Chinese jiaozi dumpling, is a Northern Chinese dumpling typically filled with minced pork, Chinese cabbage, scallions, ginger, rice wine, and sesame seed oil.

Among the other street foods rated in the top 10 are:

Tacos: Tacos are the national dish of Mexico – thin, flat griddle-baked tortillas topped with numerous fillings, folded and eaten without any utensils. A taco is basically anything eaten on a soft tortilla, and there is an infinite variety of them.

Carnitas: Originating from the Mexican state of Michoacán, carnitas is a flavorful dish made from pork (usually front sections or pork shoulder) that is braised, roasted, or slow-cooked in its own fat for a long time until fully tender and succulent.

Karaage: Karaage can be used for frying various meats and fish, but it is most often associated with chicken, and involves a special variant called tatsutaage, where pieces of chicken are first marinated in a mixture of sake, soy sauce, and sugar which are then lightly covered with arrowroot starch and deep-fried.

Bánh mì: Bánh mì (pronounced ‘bun mee’) is a popular Vietnamese variety of sandwiches that share the same core ingredient – a baguette. The crusty bread, condiments, and meats are all a legacy of French and Chinese colonialism, while cilantro, chili, and pickles reflect the Vietnamese taste for fresh vegetables and bright flavors.

Pierogi: Pierogi can be sweet, savory, or spicy, and the most common fillings include cheese, onions, ground meat, mushrooms, potatoes, and sauerkraut. The sweet versions commonly include various berries, such as strawberries or blueberries.

Esquites: Esquites is the name for popular Mexican street food that is usually consumed as a snack on the go. It is made with mature corn kernels, epazote, and salt. Corn is either grilled and shaved, or cooked with epazote, and it is then typically served in small cups, topped with chili peppers, lime juice, or cotija cheese.

Cochinita pibil: Cochinita pibil is a Mexican pork dish originating from Yucatan. Pork is marinated in a combination of annatto paste, bitter orange juice, and garlic. It is slowly baked and then shredded and served on tortillas, tacos, or on its own with shallots, pickled onions, salsa, and various roasted vegetables.

Siomay: Siomay is an Indonesian dish consisting of steamed cone-shaped fish dumplings, eggs, potatoes, cabbage, tofu, and bitter melon. After they have been steamed, all ingredients are assembled on a plate, cut into bite-sized pieces, and generously drizzled with a spicy peanut sauce.

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KL East Park By Sime Darby Property Is Now Open To Public

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Post date February 20, 2023
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Sime Darby Property Bhd has officially opened the gates to its 53-acre KL East Park, a naturally regenerating secondary rainforest and home to rare, endemic species and beautiful geological formations.

Situated within the property developer’s KL East township, the KL East Park offers visitors the chance to explore natural attractions, given its connection to the lush Bukit Tabur, as well as the Klang Gates Quartz Ridge which is renowned for being the world’s longest quartz formation.

Photo / KL East Park by Sime Darby Property

Sime Darby Property’s Property Development chief operating officer, Datuk Ir Mohd Idris Abdullah said for the first phase, visitors will have access to 17 acres of the park, and can hike along a two-kilometre trail to the lookout point which offers a breathtaking view of Kuala Lumpur’s iconic landmarks.

Speaking to reporters after officiating the opening of the park here today, he said the KL East Park is part of the company’s commitment to safeguard biodiversity while promoting inclusivity and reimagining spaces for a sustainable future, as well as its corporate social responsibility (CSR) effort to give back to the community.

“The company has a strong commitment to developing projects that are people- and environmentally-friendly, and we are open to innovative solutions that would fast-track the creation of future living that enhances the quality of life, with respect to nature,” he said.

The company has planted more than 300 species of trees, herbs, shrubs and palms – all noted for their ecological, economic value at the park and geotagged to ensure ease of conservation and reference.

KL East Park is an extension of Sime Darby Property’s offerings for its property owners at the award-winning The Ridge, The Veo, as well as for future property buyers at KL East.

The 153-acre urban integrated township development is accessible via various highways, namely the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2), Karak Highway, Duta-Ulu Kelang Express (DUKE), Kuala Lumpur Outer Ring Road (KLORR) and Ampang-KL Elevated Highway (AKLEH).

The KL East Park is open daily from 7 am to 6.30 pm and entrance is free until Aug 31, 2023, after which a fee will be charged to ensure the park’s long-term conservation of its flora and fauna.

Open daily, 7:00AM – 6:30PM
*Last entry at 4.00PM
Lot 201064, Jalan Melati Kuarza 3,
53100, KL East, Kuala Lumpur.

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Did You Know That The Michelin Guide Has A Guide To Hotels In Malaysia?

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Post date February 18, 2023
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You may have heard of the Michelin Guide in Kuala Lumpur ad Penang which is of course, all about good food. But do you know that they have also shortlisted some of the best hotels in Malaysia?

To celebrate the 2023 Michelin Guide Malaysia, they have rounded up 10 of the most fascinating hotels in Malaysia. Check out the amazing stays.

JapaMala Resort

Kampung Lanting,
26800 Pulau Tioman,
Pahang.

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The RuMa Hotel and Residences

7 Jalan Kia Peng,
50450 Kuala Lumpur.

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The Chow Kit

1012, Jalan Sultan Ismail,
Chow Kit, 50100 Kuala Lumpur.

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Sofitel Kuala Lumpur Damansara

6, Jalan Damanlela,
Bukit Damansara,
50490 Kuala Lumpur.

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Else Kuala Lumpur

145, Jalan Tun H S Lee,
City Centre, 50000 Kuala Lumpur.

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Bon Ton Antique Wooden Villas

Lot 1047 Jalan Pantai Cenang
Pantai Cenang, 07000
Langkawi, Kedah.

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Temple Tree Langkawi

Lot 1053, Jalan Pantai Chenang,
Pantai Cenang, 07000
Langkawi, Kedah.

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Bunga Raya Island Resort & Spa

Polish Bay, Gaya Island,
Tunku Abdul Rahman Park,
Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.

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Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur

145, Jalan Ampang,
50450 Kuala Lumpur.

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Read more of what the Michelin Guide has to say about those hotels.

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Data Shows The Driving Patterns In Kuala Lumpur And The Best Time To Avoid The Traffic

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Post date February 18, 2023
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Have you ever thought about the cost of our traffic? What was the yearly cost of driving in Kuala Lumpur during rush hour? How much time did you spend driving, and how did it affect your finances and the environment?

Digital mapping company TomTom found out that on average, it took us 16 minutes and 10 seconds to drive a 10 km route.

Drivers have spent 159 hours driving last year, which is equivalent to reading about 31 books. Drivers have emitted 833 kilograms of carbon dioxide which means we have to grow 83 trees to absorb it.

TomTom’s calculations are based on the assumption of Kuala Lumpur drivers making a 10 km trip during the busiest hour in the morning and cover the same distance during the busiest hour in the evening, and totalled up over an assumed 230 working days per year.

The data also found out that the busiest time on the road is on Thursdays 6.oopm – 7.00pm where drivers took 25 minutes to travel 10 km. The consumption of petrol and emission of carbon dioxide is also the highest at that hour.

If we have one day of working from home on Thursdays would save us 35 hours of time, RM203 of petrol cost and reduce 165 kg of carbon emissions.

Work from home on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays would give us additional 104 hours of time, save RM609 of petrol cost and cut 496 kg of carbon emissions.

During the morning rush hour, drivers have to spend an extra 9 minutes to travel per 10km with an average speed of 31 km/h.

We have to spend another 12 minutes during the evening rush with an average speed of 27 km/h.

Find our more about the driving patterns in the city at their website, and you can start to change your schedule to avoid the traffic, reduce petrol consumption and lower down our carbon emissions.

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Kuala Lumpur Park Festival 2023 instils awareness, promotes greening the city

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Post date February 16, 2023
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The 2023 Kuala Lumpur Park Festival, which will last for nine days starting on March 4, is expected to foster awareness and inspire the city folks to help green the nation’s capital, including carrying out gardening activities at home.

Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Seri Mahadi Che Ngah said the festival at Taman Tasik Titiwangsa will showcase various species of flowers and plants, as well as feature art, landscape and horticulture experts in educating the city residents to create garden designs for their homes.

“The task of greening the nation’s capital cannot be done by DBKL alone, this festival is expected to give exposure and new ideas to the public to decorate homes with natural plants using various landscaping techniques,“ he said at the pre-launch ceremony of the festival here today.

Mahadi said that among the nine main components of the festival is the KL Balcony Showdown which will showcase the results of landscape design on balconies that are synonymous with living in the city.

Other components include the Malaysian Arts and Flora Gardens, the Garden of Haven, the Mystical Titiwangsa Dome, the Environmental Arts Competition, the Student Hub, E -Market Place, Outdoor Adventures and Lepak (relaxation) Corner.

He said the festival from 9 am to 10 pm also aims to promote gardening and a healthy lifestyle in addition to instilling in the city folks love for nature.

He said the initiative was also in line with the aim to make Kuala Lumpur carbon-neutral city by 2050.

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Eateries In Klang Valley That Will Teleport You To Japan

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Post date February 15, 2023
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To enjoy dining in a restaurant, sometimes we need more than good taste of the food especially when it comes to a specific type of cuisine. We are sure that many of us wants to have a good feel of the atmosphere while we are savouring the good meal prepared by the chefs.

In Malaysia, there is a huge community of Japanese expatriates especially those who are living in the bigger cities. Hence, there are many Japanese-inspired businesses including restaurants and bars.

And not only the menu comes in Japanese cuisine, even some of the eateries are designed with the vibes itself that you might thought you’re in Japan.

Check out some of the eateries that will “bring” you to Japan.

Tansen Izakaya 炭鲜居酒屋

No. 36, Jalan SS 22/25,
Damansara Jaya, 47400
Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

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Yakitori Haki 串烧居酒屋

34G, Jalan 5/101c,
Cheras Business Centre,
56100 Kuala Lumpur.

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Fujisawa Izakaya 藤泽居酒屋

Kepong
21, Jalan Metro Perdana Barat 1,
Taman Usahawan Kepong,
52100 Kuala Lumpur.

PJ Uptown
52M, Jalan SS 21/58,
Damansara Utama, 47400
Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Sri Petaling
12-1, Jalan Radin Bagus 1,
Bandar Baru Sri Petaling,
57000 Kuala Lumpur.

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Butaya Izakaya 豚家居酒屋

14, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8,
Taman Sri Hartamas,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.

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Ramen Bar Shishido

The Gasket Alley, 15-5 @,
Jalan 13/6, Seksyen 13,
46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

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Fujiwara Yakitori Bar

24, Jalan Kampung Pasir,
Kampung Pasir,
58200 Kuala Lumpur.

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Miyako Land

Lot 4, B Land, 2, Jalan 51a/225,
Seksyen 51a, 46100
Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

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Kanbe Ramen

GF – 08, 163 Retail Park,
8, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara,
50480 Kuala Lumpur.

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Best Spots Around Klang Valley For Cycling Activity

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Post date February 13, 2023
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lady cycling while looking at her wrist watch

Cycling is definitely a good choice of exercise that can break a good sweat and burn some fats. Not only that you can experience a scenic view along your adventure, cycling can also be a form of family activity. But living in a city, there are always a lot of fast moving vehicles around and it is best to find a good and safe spot to cycle.

Here’s some of the places in Klang Valley that you can cycle around safely.