Aeril Zafrel Special Appearance at Cafaeyen Restaurant, IOI City Mall

On 4th March 2017 at 3:00pm, lucky fans of Aeril Zafrel (model-turned-actor) had the chance to take a photo with him serving the best Thai Tea at Cafaeyen Restaurant, IOI City Mall.

Aeril Zafrel, whose real name is Suhairil Sunari, has been a household name since his first appearance in the drama “Permata Hati Mama” in 2006. He is also best known in movies such as “”Budak Pailang”, “Aku Tak Bodoh”, “Cinta Kura-Kura”, “7 Petala Cinta” and “CCTV”. This talented Johorean actor will make his directorial debut in a thriller movie, tentatively to be released in the middle of 2017. 

Cafaeyen+ serves a true taste of classic authentic Thai street food that will treat the taste buds of anyone that enjoys local Thai delights. Hailing from Bangkok, Cafaeyen+ serves Thai coffees and teas alongside their spread of Thai rice, noodles, and soup dishes. Chow down on classic favorites like the pad Thai, tom yum, or sample their range of drinks like the cha-o, ruby soda, or their signature Cafae coffee milk drink.

These were some of the tasty Thai food we enjoyed that day. If you are looking for authentic Thai food, come to Cafaeyen Restaurant. Their food is delicious and the restaurant ambience is cozy and nice.

The signature Thai Tea was sweet and very refreshing. My children enjoyed the Special drink which had kiwi, grapes and strawberry with sprite.

I liked the pandan chicken because it was marinated deliciously and fried to perfection. The fried squid was crispy and went well with the Thai chili sauce. The pineapple rice has fresh prawns, cashew nuts and was very delicious too.

For more details, visit Cafaeyen+ Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/cafaeyenmalaysia/, Instagram https://www.instagram.com/cafaeyen_malaysia/ or call 03-8953 0979

EXPERIENCE MAGIC THROUGH MAGICAL MUSICALS!

Music lovers, make a date with our orchestra as it pays tribute to some of the most well-known and well-loved musicals that have entertained audiences around the world time and again. The three-day only Magical Musicals from 7 to 9 April promises to be a smashing season opener for the klpac Orchestra under the baton of Lee Kok Leong.

The trio comprising multi-award winning singer and entertainer Tria Aziz, the charming tenor-baritone Joel Wong and trumpet virtuoso Kay Wong Sze Yen will be belting out iconic tunes from Les Miserables, Phantom of the Opera, Chicago, Miss Saigon and even Evita! There will also be some family-friendly numbers from Beauty and the Beast, highlights from the musical phenomenon Wicked along with a few other surprises.

Always a delight to watch on stage, Tria Aziz is no stranger in the musical scene having performed since she was 12 and appeared in over 20 productions. After winning ntv7’s Audition reality TV show, she went on to bag Best Actress in SHORT+SWEET Musical 2013 and Best Musical Performer at the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards 2014. Her vocal prowess and captivating stage persona makes her a crowd favourite.

Magical Musicals also welcomes back on stage Joel Wong who teamed up with Tria in the 2016 Sudirman tribute One Thousand Million Smiles. When he is not performing with the Young KL Singers, he is a regular feature in musical productions such as Kaki Blue (2009), Songs For A New World (2012 & 2013), Marrying Me (2013), Merrily We Roll Along (2014), Larger Than Life (2014), Cabaret (2015), The Best Of Sondheim “Abridged” (2015) and "Into the Woods" (2016). He is also the man behind the lovely graphics created for The Actors Studio and The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac).

Kay Wong completes the exciting line up for the concert. One of the top 40 contestants for “Astro Star Quest”, Kay normally plays the trumpet with the klpac Orchestra, klpac Symphonic Band, Selangor Symphony Orchestra and Philharmonic Winds of Malaysia. But many may not know that she in fact minored in vocal performance when she was pursuing her Bachelor of Arts in Music at the Middlesex University in London. She recently performed with her trumpet ensemble T.T Ensemble in Taiwan.

Magical Musicals will hit klpac on April 7 and will run until April 9. To purchase tickets, call 03 4047 9000 or head over to www.ticketpro.com.my.

SHOW DETAILS

Title : Magical Musicals

Presenter : The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac)

Synopsis : Music lovers, make a date with our orchestra as it pays tribute to some of the most well-known and well-loved musicals that have entertained audiences around the world time and again. From the dramatic and iconic tunes of Les Misérables and The Phantom of the Opera to the familyfriendly soundtrack of Beauty and the Beast, Magical Musicals promises to be a smashing season opener for the klpac Orchestra.

Repertoire : My Fair Lady (Medley) The Impossible Dream (from Man of La Mancha) I Dreamed a Dream Music from The Lord of the Dance Chicago Curtain Up Music from Evita A Salute to Richard Rodgers Highlights from “Wicked” Beauty And The Beast Miss Saigon: Last Night of the World Phantom of the Opera: All I Ask of You Jekyll & Hyde: Someone Like You

Cast : Conductor & Music Director Lee Kok Leong Featuring Kay Wong Sze Yen, Joel Wong and Tria Aziz with the klpac Orchestra Artistic Director Joe Hasham OAM Executive Producer Dato’ Faridah Merican

Dates/Times : 7 – 8 April @ 8.30pm; 9 April @ 3pm

Venue : Pentas 1, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (klpac) Sentul Park, Jalan Strachan Off Jalan Sultan Azlan Shah 51100 Kuala Lumpur

Tickets : RM66 / RM46 (TAS Card, disabled, seniors) / RM36 (students)

Box Office : Call 03 4047 9000 (klpac) or 03 7880 7999 (Ticket Pro) Walk in to klpac box office or any Ticket Pro outlets Buy online via www.ticketpro.com.my

Website : www.klpac.org

BIODATA

Lee Kok Leong (Resident Conductor & Music Director, klpac Orchestra) 
Kok Leong began his foray into the local orchestra scene as a violist. He has been involved in several orchestras including Friends of Strings Chamber, National Symphony Orchestra (NSO), Galaxy Chamber Orchestra, klpac Orchestra, Penang Philharmonic Orchestra (PPO), Kuala Lumpur City Hall Orchestra and RTM Orchestra. He is also actively involved in sacred classical concerts organised by Yin Qi. Kok Leong made his conducting debut with Galaxy Chamber Orchestra in 2005 and was appointed Resident Conductor from 2007 to 2011. In 2010, he was appointed as training conductor for the klpac Orchestra until 2012 and received tutelage from the late Mr. Brian Tan, Resident Conductor and Music Director of the orchestra during that time. Later, he received conducting masterclasses from renowned pianist and conductor Mdm. Elaine Pao. Kok Leong was appointed as the conductor of Friends of Strings Chamber and held a concert in May 2014. Besides conducting, he is frequently engaged in ensemble playing, sharing his passion in music with his friends. He is now the Resident Conductor of the klpac Orchestra.

Tria Aziz (Vocalist) 
Multi-award winner, Tria has been performing on the musical stage for 12 years. She has been in more than 20 productions, performing mostly English Musicals. Some of her memorable performances include “DanSing Thru Broadway”, “Kurang Manis (Instant Cafe Theatre)”, “Adam the Musical”, “Shout The Mod Musical”, “1Sex 1Money 1Scandal (ICT)”, “The Edge (of which she won Boh Cameronian's Best Musical Performer in 2014), and “Aladdin A Musical Comedy”. She has sung a soundtrack for a local Malay movie “Waris Jari Hantu” in 2007 while lending her voice in various Malay dubbing jobs for Cartoons on Astro.

Joel Wong (Vocalist) 
A tenor-baritone who grew up on musical cartoons, musical theatre, and children's choirs. After surviving formal education he joined The Young KL Singers in 2004 and performed with them regularly. Other pursuits include being part of The Caipifruta Vocal Quartet. Musical theatre productions include Kaki Blue (2009), Songs For A New World (2012 & 2013), Marrying Me (2013), Merrily We Roll Along (2014), Larger Than Life (2014), Cabaret (2015), The Best Of Sondheim “Abridged” (2015) and "Into the Woods" (2016). Currently a graphic designer for The Actors Studio Malaysia, klpac and penangpac, he continues to moonlight as a performer whenever possible.

Kay Wong Sze Yen (Vocalist)
Kay completed her Diploma in Music Performance at the Malaysian Institute of Arts (MIA) and Bachelor of Arts in Music majoring in Trumpet Performance at the Middlesex University London. During her studies in MIA, she also took vocal performance as her minor. Kay participated in the MIA Choir and the MIA Ladies Chorus from 2011 to 2013 as the alto section leader. In 2012, Kay succeeded into “Astro Star Quest” as top 40 contestants among 2000. She was also invited to be solo trumpeter and backup vocalist in Keith Tan’s album named “Platform 11”. In 2013, she was invited to perform with her band in a TV show, “Ilham Musika”, which showcases original composition and performance on NTV7. Kay is currently a member of klpac Orchestra, klpac Symphonic Band, Selangor Symphony Orchestra, and Philharmonic Winds of Malaysia. She also newly formed a trumpet ensemble called T.T Ensemble and performed in Taiwan last December, and they are planning to perform in Malaysia this year.

honestbee Buzzes Into Malaysia

Malaysians now have a great new way to shop for groceries and household necessities online, thanks to the emergence of a new game changer in the market. Say hello to honestbee, Asia’s fastest-growing and leading online grocery concierge and delivery service.

“I am excited to announce our official entry into the Malaysian market. Over the past few months, our trial operations were met with positive response from both customers and partners. I believe that we have the ideal team in place to meet the needs of the communities in Malaysia,” said Joel Sng, co-founder and CEO, honestbee.

honestbee sets itself apart by establishing partnerships with leading supermarkets, specialty stores and farm to table grocers. Customers can enjoy the convenience of shopping from specialty curated stores on their devices, in no time at all. All they need to do is order products from their favourite stores via honestbee’s app or website, and a concierge shopper personally handpicks the best products for them. The groceries are then delivered right to the consumer’s doorstep on the very same day, within the hour selected by the customer.

(Second and third from left): Marianne Chuo, Country Manager of honestbee

Malaysia and Pauline Png, Chief Marketing Officer of honestbee at honestbee’s

launch ceremony!

“Our fast-paced lifestyles have necessitated the need for a fresh platform that offers the ease and convenience of shopping from multiple outlets. This makes daily life easier so they can spend time on what is more important, and also go about their routines with less hassles,” Pauline Png, CMO, honestbee, explains.

“Our goal is to get you what you need, when you need it. Our concierge shoppers ensure that the items in our customers’ shopping cart, including meat and produce, are carefully handpicked with freshness guaranteed. With our technological expertise and efficient network, we bring convenience and ease to shopping, delivering groceries within the next hour time slot.” 

The honestbee platform currently partners with more than 10 well-renowned outlets – a list which is set to grow through the year. These include: anchor partner Ben’s Independent Grocer (B.I.G.); as well as specialty stores such as Shojikiya, Fareastflora.com, Cat & The Fiddle, Southern Rock Seafood, Castania Nut Boutique Vom Fass, The Blue Cow Butcher, La Juiceria, Wondermilk, Wine Connection, Cookie Box, GNC, Real Food and Chai Huat Hin and farm to table grocer Jezripe.

“Partnering with these brands, we help brick and mortar grocers expand their reach without having to invest in infrastructure building, while they focus on their core business. We add value to traditional supermarkets, boutique stores and farm to table outlets. This helps them to move from offline to online seamlessly,” said Marianne Chuo, Country Manager, honestbee. 

Centre: Marianne Chuo, Country Manager of honestbee Malaysia and Pauline Png,

Chief Marketing Officer of hoenestbee with honestbee partners!

Indeed, honestbee is set to be a force to be reckoned with in the local industry. Already popular in Singapore since its launch in 2015, honestbee has expanded quickly in the past 19 months across major cities across Asia, including Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. honestbee is targeting to expand their service to other cities by the end of 2017.

 honestbee aims to be the world’s most convenient marketplace with their convenient online grocery concierge and delivery service platform. Their products and produce are handpicked fresh by a concierge shopper then delivered right to the consumer’s doorstep within the next hour time slot.

In conjunction with the official launch, honestbee will be providing RM 1 delivery with no minimum spend for all stores from now until 14^th March 2017.

The honestbee platform in Malaysia can be accessed by logging on to https://honestbee.my or downloading the honestbee app via the Apple App Store or Google Play Store.

ROBI, AN INTERACTIVE TRILINGUAL ROBOTIC COMPANION IS COMING TO MALAYSIA

 Robi, the popular interactive trilingual robotic companion that speaks Manglish, will be making its way to Malaysia next month. The launch event and roadshow will take place in One Utama Shopping Centre on 10-12th March 2017. The event will be attended by Robi’s creator, Professor Tomotaka Takahashi and Hajime ‘Jimmy’ Murano, the Chief Executive Officer & President of DeAgostini Japan.

Robi with it's creator, Professor Tomotaka Takahashi 

Robi is a fusion of sophisticated design and advanced Japanese technology that was designed to provide interactive bonding experience for the entire family.  More than 130,000 Robi robots has been assembled by fans around the world, making Robi the world’s best-selling humanoid robot from Japan. Building on the theme of “ASSEMBLE ROBI, UNITE A FAMILY”, the event will also provide opportunities for families to get acquainted with Robi through hands-on experience. Apart from having an extensive vocabulary of more than 250 English and Mandarin phrases, Robi can also sing, dance and control your TV. Most importantly, Robi has been exclusively re-programmed to speak several phrases in Bahasa Malaysia, only available in Malaysia.

Robi will be sold at a wide range of Malaysian retailers via a weekly DeAgostini magazine which will feature the latest Robi parts, simple assembly instructions and educational articles focused on electronics and robotics. Over the course of 70 issues, Malaysian parents (and gadget lovers) will be able to construct Robi, in the process enjoying quality face-time time and experiences with their children.

Parents interested in learning more are invited to visit the roadshow at One Utama and get to know and play with some completed Robi’s! There will also be a daily ‘Robi Rave’, dance performance featuring 100 Robi robots at 3:30pm and 7:30pm on 10^th March 2017, 11:00am, 3:30pm, and 7:30pm on 11^th March 2017, and 11:30am and 3:00pm on 12^th March 2017.

EVENT DETAILS:

Date: 10 to 12 March 2017 (Friday to Sunday)

Time: Mall opening hours, with Robi Rave performance at times stated below.

Venue: Highstreet, One Utama Shopping Centre

For more information, please visit http://www.myrobi.my/, https://www.facebook.com/robimykl/ or call 03-2168 3738 (Mondays to Fridays, 9am – 6pm) for general enquiries.

Shapee - Belly Wrap Plus+ and Hips Wrap Plus+

Shapee is the leading brand for modern shapewear and maternity products. Founded in year 2012, Shapee has provided comfortable and good quality shapewear to help women look good and feel confident. After giving birth to 2 children, I have problem with a big tummy. I have always wanted to have a smaller and flatter stomach and I think Shapee products can help me achieve my goals.

Recently I received Shapee's compression wrap, the Belly Wrap Plus+ and Hips Wrap Plus+ for review. These come in free sizes and are suitable for most people. They are made from the finest elastic material and breathable fabric which allows one to move freely. These should be hand washed and hung dry under the shade. 

Belly Wrap Plus +

The Belly Wrap Plus + supports the core abdominal muscles and helps one to get back their pre-pregnancy shape. This is suitable for women after giving birth naturally or C-section.There is a reinforced belt for stronger support and it uses triple compression design to help you lose inches faster. After wearing this, I feel my stomach getting smaller and it's not so flabby anymore. When I first started wearing it, I felt a little uncomfortable as it was tightly wrapped around my belly but after getting used to it, I do not feel the discomfort anymore. The tightness can be adjusted, so for beginners, you can wear it a little looser, then slowly tighter.

Hips Wrap Plus +

For women who worry about wider hips after delivery, try the Hips Wrap Plus +. This is designed with multiple levels of compression so you can control the amount of pressure on your hips. This is also made from breathable fabric which is stretchable and comfortable. I am not that particular about my wider hips after giving birth. However I still tried this and I do feel my hips being supported and tighter. This would be great for people who want smaller hips. 

For more information, please visit Shapee Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/pg/shapeeMY/ or their website at http://www.theshapee.com/

Sunway Lagoon Celebrates Earth Hour With Blackout Beach BBQ

Celebrate your commitment to the planet with your friends and family, the Sunway Lagoon
way! Sunway Lagoon is celebrating Earth Hour this 25 th March (Saturday) with a Blackout
Beach BBQ.

Enjoy the beach styled merriment without even leaving the city. The fun and excitement
starts at 7.30pm. Awaits them are a variety of tantalising BBQ buffet spread, from fresh
salads to grilled juicy burgers, lambs and seafood skewers.

On the cards are live music session, stunning fire poi spinning and sensational themed
dance performances under the moonlight and more, all in the presence of an illuminated 16-
feet long sand castle.

The Blackout Beach BBQ comes in a package for a group of four (4) and is priced at
RM360.

Tickets can be purchased at www.sunwaylagoon.com/blackout-beach- bbq

Only limited seats available, so hurry and get your tickets for an unforgettable experience!

For more information, visit www.sunwaylagoon.com or call 603 5639 0000.

MITA Travel Fair

MITA Travel Fair is from 24 - 26 Feb 2017 at MIECC , The Mines. You can come here and plan your holidays with your loved ones. Nothing is more important than bonding with your family and travelling is the best way. There are lots of discounts for flights, tours, hotels and entrance tickets. Admission is free, so come with your friends and family. There are lots of activities here.

Register for the lucky draw.

Many booths from different companies are here to offer their lowest packages. You can start with local tours if your budget is low. There are many interesting places to visit in Malaysia. Travel package discount is up to 60% only at MITA Travel Fair.

Farm In The City has a small petting zoo here where you can pet different types of animals.

Some booths have packages for certain states like Perak, Melaka, Kelantan, Johor and others. If you are looking for overseas tour packages, you can check out it out here too.

You might be interested to try out fly boarding at Putrajaya. It looks like a lot of fun.

Below are the activities for these 3 days.

MITA Spicy Challenge
Date: 25/2/17
Time: Round 1 - 12:45pm (30 participants)
            Round 2 - 6pm (30 participants)
Register : Pre-register via Google Form
Prize : 2 Days 1 Night Hotel Stay
Eat the spiciest nasi lemak in the world within the time and the one who finish fastest is the winner. Each round 3 winners.

MITA Big Stomach King Challenge
Date: 26/2/17
Time: 6pm (30 participants)
Register: Pre-register via Google Form
Prize : 2 Days 1 Night Hotel Stay
Eat the most amount of Roti Canai in 10 mins to be the winner.

MITA Traditional Outfit Snap & Win 
Date: 24 - 26/2/17
Time: 10am - 9pm
Try and experience the prepared traditional outfits like Cheongsam, Baju Kurung, Baju Melayu, Sarees, Kurta, Sinuangga and Tapi, Gaung and Souva, Empang Marik, Kelambi and Sirat. Take a photo with the designed backdrop and upload to Facebook. # VisitMITATravelFair to stand a chance to win 3D 2N hotel stay.

Crazy Deal
Date: 24 - 26/2/2017
Time: Anytime during the event
One day 2 rounds of crazy deals.

Air Asia Fare Ticket
Date: 24 - 26/2/2017
Time: 10am-9pm
Get a special fare rate flight ticket compare to market price only at MITA Travel Fair 2017. There are flight tickets to Langkawi and Penang for only RM39.00

Celebrity
Date: 25/2/17 & 26/2/17
Time: 2:30pm-3:30pm
Get a chance to meet up all the famous Malay artists and enjoy their performance in MITA Travel Fair.

Food Truck Fiesta & Malaysian Food Festival
Date: 24-26/2/17
Time: 10am - 9pm
There are lots of great food, music and plenty of seats to enjoy your best food.

There are performances to watch and relax when you are tired walking for hours looking for great deals.

So what are you waiting for? Come here and get your best travel deals so you can save more!
For more information, you can visit MITA Travel Fair Facebook page at https://www.facebook.com/MITATravelFair/