Musical Extravaganza ‘The Smurfs Live On Stage’ at Resorts World Genting

When I was a small girl, my favorite cartoon was Smurfs because the every story was interesting and the all the Smurfs were so cute. I still remember it was aired very early in the morning and I had to ask my brother to pinch me to wake me up. Seeing Smurfs perform live at Resorts World Genting brought back happy memories.

‘The Smurfs Live On Stage – The Smurfs Save Spring’ is a 70-minute, two act musical extravaganza that features live actors singing and dancing in full Smurf costumes. Arriving in Malaysia for the first time, the adorable blue creatures of the forest will be taking over the stage at the Genting International Showroom from May 26 to June 24, 2018. This is a great time to bring your children here during the coming school holidays.

Smurfs living happily in their Smurf Village

Here's a short video I recorded.

“We are delighted to be the home for the Smurfs for a month, as they triumph over the odds to save spring in this joyous musical,” says Kevin Tann, Vice President of Promotions and Entertainment for Resorts World Genting. “I am looking forward to seeing this myself, as I remember growing up with the Smurfs cartoon. Touring productions such as The Smurfs Save Spring help cement Resorts World Genting’s commitment to providing a full range of entertainment options for families, emphasizing positive messages and allowing parents and their children to bond in shared nostalgia.”

Evil Gargamel put Mother Nature into a deep sleep.

Gargamel made spring weather cold and raining

Directed by John Rowe and choreographed by Katie Kermond, of Millennium Entertainment International, ‘The Smurfs Live On Stage – The Smurfs Save Spring’ presents an original story about the Smurfs’ favorite time of the year which is spring. As the village prepares for their much awaited Spring Parade, their perennial nemesis, the evil Gargamel plots to disrupt the festivities with another one of his wicked plans. The Smurfs will have to work together to battle Gargamel and save Mother Nature, brought to life by the talented actors of this long running touring production. Eight of the best-known Smurfs will feature prominently in ‘The Smurfs Live On Stage – The Smurfs Save Spring’, including Papa Smurf, Clumsy Smurf, Brainy Smurf, Grumpy Smurf, Vanity Smurf and the lovely Smurfette.

Gargamel disguised as Mother Nature waiting for Papa Smurf to come.

“This year is the Smurfs’ 60th anniversary, as they were born in 1958,” says Nick Larkin, producer of the show. “It took many, many years of meetings, approvals, designing and planning to bring this show to life, but it was worth it in the end. We’ve thrilled audiences worldwide with this production and I am incredibly excited to bring The Smurfs Save Spring to Resorts World Genting. The show is about positive messages about friendship, teamwork and care of the environment, and I look forward to seeing happy, smiling faces in the theatre.”

Smurfs coming to rescue Papa Smurf

‘The Smurfs Live On Stage – The Smurfs Save Spring’ is a musical theatre production that has been touring since 2014. It has since performed in more than 15 countries, entertaining over 150,000 fans. The production is based on the comic created by Belgian cartoonist Pierre Culliford, also known as Peyo.

Mother Nature needed an egg to save Spring

Tickets for ‘The Smurfs Live On Stage – The Smurfs Save Spring’ at Resorts World Genting are priced at RM176 (VIP), RM136 (PS1) and RM96 (PS2), excluding RM4 processing fees. Children under a year old will enjoy free entry. A 10% discount applies for Genting Rewards Card members. There are also special room packages starting from RM263 nett, which offers savings up to RM399.

The show will be performed daily at Genting International Showroom from May 26 to June 24, at 8.30pm Mondays to Saturdays and at 4pm on Sundays. Additional 4pm matinees are scheduled for June 15 and 16.

For more information, call +603 2718 1118 or visit www.rwgenting.com.

Themepaktu Dinosaur Kingdom

When I was young, I loved going to theme parks and enjoyed playing outdoors. There were no digital devices like smartphones or tablets then. However, children these days are always playing games or watching Youtube videos. You will be surprised that even toddlers know how to manoeuvre their way through smartphones or tablets. Digital devices are good for learning, communicating, searching for information and others but spending too much time on digital devices is not healthy. Usually I like to bring my children outdoors to play and learn.

From left to right: Berlin Lu, Justin Yee, Shas Fung, Bobby Tan - Co-Founders of Themepaktu (Dinosaur Kingdom)

I attended a press conference on Themepaktu (pronounced as Theme-park-to-you) Dinosaur Kingdom held at Setia Ecohill, Semenyih last week. Themepaktu Dinosaur Kingdom is a mobile Dino Themed park from Malaysia. This is the first thematic theme park which comprise of 5 elements : 
- Live shows
- Interactive activities and attractions
- Games
- Food & Beverages
- Dinosaur Merchandise

There are more than 25 attractions in this theme park where adults and children can enjoy. The main attraction is their 40 minutes live show. Besides that, children get to climb Pterosaur's nest, ride Dinosaur's Bumper Boat and challenge their Raptor Maze.

Here's a short video of the dinosaur show during the press conference.

You can show some love and pledge RM 80 to provide a fun endutainment for an orphan and Dinosaur Kingdom will pledge for another orphan. Let's share and let others know.

The first Themepaktu Dinosaur Kingdom will be held at Setia Ecohill, Semenyih from 14th June to 8th July 2018, 12noon to 10.30pm daily. Entrance fee is RM 30 per person and can be purchased through Themepaktu app and website. Bring your children here to learn more about dinosaurs and enjoy the live shows and activities.

For more information on Themepaktu Dinosaur Kingdom, please visit their WEBSITE or FACEBOOK. 

THE OFFICIAL GRAND LAUNCH OF NIMPMOS MOBILE APP IN MALAYSIA

On 26th May 2018, Nimpmos Sdn Bhd, the first blockchain live e-commerce platform from Malaysia launched its mobile app and is now available for download on iOs and Android. If you have not heard of Nimpmos app, it is the hottest live streaming trends and e-commerce technology, live broadcasting platform, a one-stop internet solution company that offers services such as social media marketing, video production, photo shooting and live media recording.

Since its soft launch in March 2018, the app has already attracted many youths from South East Asia. There were over 1500 attendees at the official grand launch held at Renaissance Kuala Lumpur. Nimpmos Sdn Bhd is planning to list on Nasdaq in the United States. MOU was signed between Ms. Ines Yao, founder and CEO of NIMPMOS, and John Alfred Ritter, Managing Director of Montgomery Securities LLC,Mr.with U.S. company Montgomery Securities LLC on 26th May 2018.

Mr. Wadih Maalouf, Dubai Blockchain Advisor also invited as a witness of the MOU Signing Ceremony. Montgomery Securities LLC is a planning listed company and is currently planning the listing cooperation with more than 80 companies including yahoo,IQIYI and others.

According to Miss Ines Yao, they believe the team are capable on consistently developing new live streaming features and recruiting and grooming prominent influencers to be a part of the NIMPMOS team. Besides live broadcasting show, these influencers will represent the company for attending major events, filming, brand endorsements or any form of activities capable of generating income for the company.

In the event, as an act of corporate social responsibility, Nimpmos Sdn Bhd made a charity contribution of RM10,000 each to the 6 social welfare homes - Pertubuhan Baitul Rahmah (Country Home Rawang), Baitul Ulfah (Seri Kembangan), Pertubuhan Kebajikan Anak Yatim Mary (Setapak, Kuala Lumpur), Pusat Penjagaan Kanak-Kanak Cacat (Taman Megah, Petaling Jaya), Charis Home (Kuala Lumpur) and Angels Children's Home (Old Klang Road, Kuala Lumpur).

All the attendees also got to enjoy special singing performances from local celebrities Namewee and Joyce Chu at the event.

Download the Nimpmos app today and experience it yourself. For more information, please visit their website at www.nimpmosinc.com

Ocean Groove with Maestro Ning - new SkySymphony show at SkyAvenue

Last week my daughter and I were invited to the launch of the new Sky Symphony show - Ocean Groove with Maestro Ning at Sky Avenue. This is a computer graphic animated magical musical masterpiece featuring Maestro Ning, the sea turtle musical genius conducting a deep ocean orchestra. If you are not sure where to bring your children this school holidays, you can consider coming up to Resorts World Genting.

Genting Malaysia’s CG animated production company, Genting Studios, incorporated to deliver premium and world class content in CG productions. The show was produced over four (4) months by the Genting Studios team located in Los Angeles and Kuala Lumpur. The show is directed by Guy Vasilovich (All I Want for Christmas is You, Lego Star Wars) and executive produced by Daniel Regis Brown (Dex Hamilton, Pumpkin Reports) and Steven Lim Tze Siang (Saladin: The Animated Series, Bola Kampung: The Movie). “Ocean Groove” is an original composition by Emmy Award-winning composer Gigi Meroni.

Mr. Brian Machamer, Senior Vice President of Theme Park at Resorts World Genting said, “We at Resorts World Genting are very excited and proud to be constantly bringing our visitors new and original content to our SkySymphony screens. This school holidays, holiday makers will be awed by Ocean Groove with Maestro Ning. This show is a brilliant example of how Resorts World Genting constantly set new standards in entertainment by seamlessly weaving together CG animation, music and the magic of technology to produce a magnificent production. I’m sure this new show will be a success and will be enjoyed by people from all walks of life.”

“The combination of paring the very best of Hollywood studio animation development talent with the very best of CG production taken in Kuala Lumpur, allows us to deliver premium content on a highly competitive budget,” said Regis Brown, Deputy Managing Director of Genting Studios.  “Ocean Groove with Maestro Ning is the first of many planned productions as we build Genting Studios into a world-class content creator/distributor.”

Ocean Groove with Maestro Ning will be staged at the SkySymphony, where nearly four story high LED screens surrounding the concourse will come alive with the new musical show, complemented by the state-of-the-art 1,001 winch balls that synchronizes and move to form different shapes to tell this colorful and musical underwater story. 

The five (5) minute show features Maestro Ning in the deep-ocean with his orchestra playing a powerful original composition, “Ocean Groove”.  The Maestro is a musical genius; a tempestuous sea turtle who embodies the artistic temperament. With a flick of his baton, the Maestro makes musical magic with the colourful collective of fish and crustacean instruments on a stunning stage in the ocean depths.

Here is a video I recorded. Come up to Sky Avenue to see this new SkySymphony show.

At the Times Square stage at SkyAvenue at Resorts World Genting for the upcoming weeks in May for only six days, there will be a very special live dance performance where visitors can journey on a marvellous adventure with colourful and fun creatures from the depths of the deep blue sea. Visitors can catch 15 performers come out as silly crustaceans, a fabulous octopus witch, seahorses, charming corals and other mysterious mythical creatures from the ocean.

The live performance is also scheduled for more shows for the upcoming weeks in May on 19, 20, and 26-29 May, where visitors will marvel at friends from the ocean clad in splendid costumes that will mesmerise audiences for a total of 20 minutes at various show times: 11.00am, 1.00pm, 3.00pm, 5.00pm and 8.00pm. Besides performing at the Times Square stage, the performers will also be having a walkabout at SkyAvenue and First World Plaza.

Ocean Groove with Maestro Ning premieres at SkySymphony on May 19, 2018. Shows are complimentary and are scheduled throughout the day, with different presentations on a rota from 10 am to midnight alongside other SkySymphony shows. Other shows include the Forest, Urban Symphony and The Goddess. The Forest is a bioluminescent universe, where endangered species unique to Southeast Asia come to life; Urban Symphony showcases the daily chores from waking up to going to work whilst The Goddess is inspired by a magical kingdom above the clouds.

For more information, call +603 6101 1118 or visit www.rwgenting.com.

Domino’s Launches Together-gether Fund In Honour of Unsung Heroes

As we welcome the special month of Ramadan, Domino’s once again celebrates good deeds and kind souls with the introduction of its latest initiative, the Together-gether Fund. Committed by its stand to give back to those who has contributed and sacrificed for the benefit of others and in line with its promise in enriching the lives of those around them, the Fund was launched recently as a dedication to the Unsung Heroes.

The Together-gether Fund is a platform created by Domino’s to join hands with their customers as every purchase of the Ramadan Combos will contribute towards pizzas which will be accumulated and contributed to groups of Unsung Heroes. From May 17, 2018 to June 3, 2018, when customers purchase any of the Ramadan Combos namely the Ssamjeang Buddy Combo or Ssamjeang Super Combo, a slice of pizza is contributed to the fund. Every six slices of pizza make up a complete Regular pizza.

Shamsul Amree, Senior General Manager, Operations, Domino’s Pizza Malaysia and Singapore said, “Beyond great discounts and fantastic deals, we are presenting our customers with an opportunity to join hands with us and extend their good deeds, especially for Ramadan. These Unsung Heroes are selfless individuals who sacrifice, serve and contribute to their families and communities, going beyond what is needed for the benefit of others and they are truly our inspiration and the epitome of devotion and service. We are very excited to share with you our Together-gether Fund which will see an accumulation of pizzas through customers purchase towards the Unsung Heroes and a number of charity homes.”

The kind and selfless Unsung Heroes who puts the interest of others before theirs were acknowledged and celebrated at the launch of Domino's Pizza's Together-gether Fund. From left,  present at the launch were Caretakers of Rumah Titian Kasih and Rumah Amal Kasih Bestari, Mr. Lex Low, the kind barber, Mr. Palanikumar, the friendly and helpful volunteer, Mr. Ahmad Faizal, the inspiration behind the Unsung Heroes initiative, Mr. Shamsul Amree, Senior General Manager, Operations, Domino's Pizza Malaysia & Singapore, Ms. Linda Hassan, General Manager, Marketing, Domino's Pizza Malaysia & Singapore, Mr. Mahadir, Fireman of Kota Anggerik Fire Station, Mr. Kuan Chee Heng, the founder of Community Policing Malaysia, and Nurses & Doctor from Hospital UMRA

“The Unsung Heroes initiative is one that is very close to our hearts. For this bulan puasa, we thought long and hard about creating a platform for us to join forces with our dear customers – all for a good cause. We hope with the support of all Malaysians, we aim to accumulate more than 3,000 boxes of pizzas in the three- week period through this fund initiative which then will be distributed to more than 10,000 Unsung Heroes and underprivileged children during the Ramadhan Raya period,” said Linda Hassan, General Manager, Marketing, Domino’s Pizza Malaysia and Singapore.

At the launch of the Together-gether Fund, individuals in society who have helped the community through their own personal efforts as well as groups of special individuals who truly place their duties and responsibilities before themselves, were invited for a sumptuous dinner and were presented with a token of appreciation from Domino’s Pizza. Among the Unsung Heroes who were acknowledged include Doctors and Nurses of Hospital UMRA, Firemen from Kota Anggerik Fire Station, Mr. Lex Low, the kind barber, Mr. Palani Kumar and his group of volunteers, Mr. Kuan Chee Heng, the founder of Community Policing Malaysia as well as Encik Ahmad Faizal, the inspiration behind the Unsung Heroes initiative. Caretakers and children of Rumah Titian Kasih and Rumah Amal Kasih Bestari were also invited as part of the launch.

 Unsung Heroes, children of charity homes, and guests were treated to a rare up-close look at the Bomba's fire engine truck at Domino's Pizza's launch of Together-gether Fund

It was all smiles for Domino’s guests that night as one of Domino’s Unsung Heroes, Encik Mahadir, Firemen from Kota Anggerik Fire Station said “I am very touched that there are organisations out there who still recognise us and our work. My job as a fireman is definitely challenging but being here and knowing that Domino’s is celebrating us and our contribution to the community is heart-warming. Thank you, Domino’s, for your support and care.”

Besides those who were present during the launch, Domino’s also acknowledged a group of close to 700 Malaysia Airlines Berhad (MAB) engineering and airport ground operations workforce. A special pizza spread was delivered to them to recognise their efforts and hard work in ensuring that MAB aircrafts are maintained and airport operations services standards meet safety requirements to provide comfort to the passengers.

Ahmad Zamzury Abu Bakar, Senior Manager, Strategy - Market & Business Development of MAB said, “This is the first time a company has reached out to us to recognise our unsung heroes. It is a great gift for them to be acknowledged as many often forgets the dedication that goes into ensuring that every nut and bolt is checked and secured before a passenger steps foot on the flight as well as ensuring aircraft departs and arrive on schedule. A big thank you to Domino’s!”

In line with Domino’s promise to provide value while giving back to the Unsung Heroes, customers can enjoy two Ramadan combo deals as part for the Together- gether Fund which are the Ssamjeang Buddy Combo and the Ssamjeang Super Combo. Priced at RM39.90, the Ssamjeang Buddy Combo includes 1 Regular Ssamjeang pizza, 1 Ayam-Haseyo, 1 Garlic Twisty Bread and 2 cans of soft drinks; while the Ssamjeang Super Combo, priced at RM59.90 comprises of 2 Regular Pizzas, 1 Ayam-Haseyo. 1 Cheesy Mozzarella/Cheddar Stix and 1 bottle of 1.5L soft drink.

Aimed at providing great deals for customers to share delicious meals with friends and family, customers can enjoy the Super Tuesday deal every Tuesday. Personal pizzas priced as low as RM3.90 for self-collect online orders and RM4.90 for over- the counter orders. Available in all pizza flavours (classic and first-class surcharges apply) and Banana Kaya 6”.

The Search for Malaysia’s Best Female University Student “World Miss University Malaysia 2018” Online Registration Announcement

The prestigious World Miss University Malaysia Competition is now accepting applicants from all across the country! All eligible female university students can now register through the WMU 2018 online registration page at www.wmumalaysia.com

This year marks Malaysia’s FIRST World Miss University local search, and registration to all
female university students will open on 2nd May for online registration. The final search will
be held tentatively on the 26th July 2018.

Entry criteria for contestants are:

1) Female University Students still studying at an institution of higher learning in
Malaysia or abroad
2) Aged 26 Years and below
3) Strong academic grades
4) Interested in volunteerism and humanitarian programs
5) Strong leadership qualities displayed
6) A well-rounded and great personality

Marking points are based on the above criteria. The winner will represent Malaysia at the WMU 2018 Grand Finals where she will represent Malaysia and compete internationally with other best female students from all over the world. In addition, there will also be Cash and Prizes worth RM10,000 and an opportunity for a scholarship to further her studies.

The Miss University Malaysia & World Competition is a global program held in the hope of promoting world peace. It is held annually by female university students from world- renowned universities. This pageant is not just about looks, but also a combination of intelligence, virtue and fitness. The goal of the event is to bring together different ideologies, religions, languages, races, cultures and other aspects of diversity in humanity. It seeks to bring different, powerful and inspiring women together in participating in this event.

Malaysia will be hosting the World Miss University International Finals this year, which marks the 29th year of the competition, where an estimate of over 123 university students from different universities worldwide will gather to compete in terms of physical beauty, intellect, attractive personalities and their humanitarian values. This is a perfect platform for
Malaysian university students to showcase their mental cognisance, talents and virtues, and
to gain invaluable experiences on the world stage. The winner from the World Miss University International Competition will receive recognition and become the Ambassador for the World Miss University Peace Corps, and will represent the organisation in activities that create unity and understanding among global communities.

The World Miss University Peace Pageant was started in 1986 to commemorate the “Year of Peace” sanctioned by the United Nations and it is under the patronage of the International Association of University Presidents (IAUP). The “Year and Day of World Peace” has been agreed on by 157 countries during the United Nations 36 th gathering in 1981. For more information – FB WMUMalaysia,  IG: wmu_malaysia Organised by World Miss University Peace Corporation Foundation, World Miss University Malaysia, Smalltree Sdn Bhd, IAUP, Ministry of Education, and endorsed by Tourism Malaysia & #visitmalaysia2020 The 29th World Miss University International Final will tentatively take place in Malaysia on 28th November 2018 at Putrajaya International Convention Centre.

For more information about 29th World Miss University please visit www.wmu.malaysia.com.

FLYING WITH SOLO

In celebration of the upcoming theatrical release of Solo: A Star Wars Story, the Star Wars Malaysia Fan Club (SWMFC) is organising a special fan day titled “Flying With Solo” - which is supported by Carousell, the Exclusive Marketplace Platform. Fans of all ages are invited to join in the fun at The School by Jaya One.

There will be a cosplay competition, collector meetups, character appearances, games, a flea market featuring Star Wars related merchandise supported by Carousell and more. Come dressed as your favourite Star Wars character and stand a chance to win exclusive Star Wars prizes from Carousell. The contest is open to different age groups at the following timings:

● 5:00 p.m. – Kids Cosplay Contest (For those under 16)
● 5:15 p.m. – Adults Cosplay Contest

Fans will be able to purchase exclusive limited edition Star Wars merchandise on Carousell - where buyers who make at least one purchase via Carousellers on that day will be eligible for a lucky draw prize.

Event Details
Venue: Level 1, The School by Jaya One
72A, Jalan Universiti PJS13,
46200 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Date: Sunday, 20 May 2018
Time: 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.
Entrance: Free

For more information, follow SWMFC on www.facebook.com/starwarsmalaysiafc and Carousell on www.facebook.com/carousell.my, or download the Carousell app from the Apply Store or Google Play Store.

LOCAL DELIGHTS THIS FESTIVE SEASON

Raya season is the time where Malaysians get their hands on the various local delicacies either at open house visits or Ramadhan bazaars! Specially introduced to usher in the Ramadhan and Raya season, Kenny Rogers ROASTERS (KRR) is offering guests a traditional dish with a modern twist with its new Meriah Raya meal!

(Centre) Won Liyin, Marketing Manager of Berjaya Roasters (M) Sdn. Bhd.

presenting the new Meriah Raya meal and the Riang Ria Muffin with KRR team

members

A classic yet unique twist to its latest offerings, KRR has infused the traditional ayam masak merah, dish with a host of flavourful spices and refreshing tomatoes, giving the chicken a tangy yet robust and spicy zest to keep guests coming back for more. On the other hand, Kenny’s Nasi Tomato is cooked with tomatoes and local spices to delight the most discerning palate. The Meriah Raya meals are made available in a variety of meal options from RM 15.50 onwards as follows:

1) Meriah Chicken Meal – ¼ Ayam Masak Merah + Kenny’s Nasi Tomato + 1 side dish + 1 piece of Riang Ria Muffin
2) Meriah Classic Meal – ¼ Ayam Masak Merah + 2 side dishes
3) Meriah OMG Meal – 2 pieces of OMG Masak Merah Chicken + Kenny’s Nasi Tomato + 1 side dish + 1 piece of Riang Ria Muffin
4) Meriah Classic OMG Meal – 2 pieces of OMG Masak Merah Chicken + 2 side dishes

Variety of selection from the Meriah Raya meal

Take a bite at KRR’s Riang Ria muffin and revel in the creamy pandan taste with a combination of grated coconut steeped in rich brown sugar, a sure taste of satisfaction familiar to Malaysians.

The familiar Malaysian dining experience doesn’t stop there as guests can further complete their meal with Kenny’s Sirap Bandung, a traditional favourite thirst quencher with a creamy sensation of rose and fresh milk. Those looking for something refreshing may opt for Kenny’s Fizzy Rose, a citrusy blend of fizzy citrus crush with sweet flowery rose syrup. 

Speaking on behalf of KRR was Thila Chandran, Senior Marketing Manager of Berjaya Roasters (M) Sdn Bhd. said, “The Raya season is always about food and gatherings with friends and family. We wanted to add to the merriment of the festive season by paring traditional and local flavours into our signature rotisserie-roasted chicken and OMG chicken for fellow Malaysians to reminisce or resonate with a familiar taste that is classic, yet a delicious and wholesome indulgence in one.”

Save up as much as RM 23 with KRR’s Meriah Take Me Home Package at only RM 59.90 that comes with one (1) Kenny’s Whole Chicken OR six (6) OMG Chicken with the Masak Merah sauce, four (4) pieces of Riang Ria Muffins, two (2) side dishes, one (1) 1.5 litre Coca Cola, and a i.Care Bag worth RM 10 for those who wish to enjoy the offering in the comfort of their own home.

For those looking to dine in KRR restaurants during the busy break fast moments, they can take advantage of the ROASTERS Ramadhan Reservation (RRR). With just 3 easy steps, there is no more waiting in line during Buka Puasa. Guests will only need to call or walk-in a KRR restaurant, confirm the dining time and order, and pay the bill to get a pre-assigned table number - it is just that easy. Be at the restaurant at the requested time and a hot piping meal will be ready.

For more information on Kenny Rogers ROASTERS, kindly contact 03 - 2119 9888. You can also visit www.krr.com.my or connect to www.facebook.com/krrmalaysia.