Saturday, March 10, 2012

Puma Motorsports Launch


BEHOLD THE RED CUBE

PUMA heralds new line of motorsport apparels with Pavilion showcase and a myriad of motorsport related activities



Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia (8 March, 2012) – Global SportsLifestyle brand PUMA is all set to celebrate the run-up to the 2012 Malaysian F1 Grand Prix in style with an exciting campaign dubbed the Puma Motorsports Red Cube.

Held at Level 3, Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur from 7 March until 25 March 2012, the PUMA Motorsport Red Cube is part of a regional initiative to promote the thrilling new PUMA Motorsport Collection and will be the biggest pop-up store attraction located at the bustling walkway, with the Red Cube’s built-up dimensions measuring 28ft (width) x 10ft (height) x 50ft (length).

The Red Cube will showcase the latest Puma Motorsport collec
tions that are branded with the stylish new Ferrari Shield emblem, with merchandise ranging from apparels, footwear, bags, accessories and watches. 

"The PUMA Red Cube is truly a sight and event not to be missed. We at Puma are very excited to be bringing this regional initiative to Pavilion in Kuala Lumpur this March and will also be running a number of fun and exciting promotions, contests and events concurrently, including giving visitors the chance to win race passes for the Malaysian F1 Grand Prix,” said Gabriel Yap, Head of Marketing for PUMA Malaysia.

Red Cube PUMA Promotions and Competitions
Visitors who purchase items worth RM500 and above in the Red Cube will not only receive a limited edition PUMA umbrella, but will also be in the running to win two passes to the Malaysian F1 Grand Prix from 23 – 25 March at the Sepang International Circuit. Customers will also receive a free mystery gift with every pair Puma motorsport footwear purchased.

PUMA announced two more events that will be held during the Red Cube campaign, where participants stand to win PUMA merchandise and cash vouchers.

“PUMA is excited to be holding the PUMA Motorsport Red Cube Fashion Runway, where we will be crowning the best Malaysian PUMA Motorsport fashion designer, as well as the PUMA Motorsport Simulator, which will crown the next top virtual racing driver,” Yap said.

To add some glamour into the world of racing, PUMA has organised the PUMA Motorsport Fashion Runway competition, where teams made up of college students will compete to design the best possible outfits utilising PUMA products and adhering to the theme of ‘motorsports’. The finals of the competition will be held live at the Pavilion Red Cube on March 15, where a panel of judges will crown the best designers as champions and award them with RM3,000 worth of Puma cash vouchers.

“This is going to be an interesting search as we are looking forward to see budding designers coming up with sassy, fun and or glitzy designs using the Puma Ferrari collection,” said Yap, who will be among the judges for the finals.

Meanwhile, the PUMA Motorsport Simulator will see participants, who will receive a RM20 PUMA voucher simply for taking part, competing to set the best lap times during the qualification stages from 8 – 22 March. The top 10 participants will qualify for the grand finals on 25th March and stand to win RM 1,500 worth of PUMA merchandises. More information can be obtained at www.facebook.com/PUMAmalaysia.


PUMA announces MERCEDES GP PETRONAS and BMW MOTORSPORT partnerships

PUMA further strengthened its presence in the world of motorsport in 2012 by cementing two new partnerships with top manufacturers and teams. From 1 January 2012, PUMA became the exclusive licensing partner to MERCEDES GP PETRONAS for footwear, apparel and accessories in a multi-year partnership agreement. Under the agreement, PUMA is also an official Team Partner and will receive prominent branding locations on the MGP W03, the team’s 2012 race car, and on all race and teamwear products. PUMA will also provide MERCEDES GP PETRONAS with its latest innovations of fireproof racewear for the team’s drivers and all technical pit personnel.

In another landmark agreement, PUMA announced in February a multi-year partnership with BMW Motorsport. From 1 Feb 2012, the global SportLifestyle brand became the Official Supplier of team apparels and racewear for all BMW Motorsport racing operations, including DTM, ALMS and various high-profile long-distance races such as the 24-hour Nürburgring pursuit. PUMA will also assume the role of Exclusive Licensed Partner for BMW Motorsport in the Footwear, Apparel and Accessories product categories.

Head on down to catch the Red Cube and friends of PUMA
Head on down to the PUMA Red Cube at the Pavilion any time from now until 25 March and you could just be lucky enough to catch a host of PUMA celebrity friends, such as national goalkeeper Khairul Fahmi Che Mat, radio DJ Phat Fabes, race car driver Fairuz Fauzy, actor Zain Saidin, TV Host Jay Menon and Musician-cum-actor Dennis Lau, among others.

For more information, visit www.facebook.com/PUMAmalaysia

Tuesday, February 28, 2012

Fishing Competition - GP Joran Bagus 2012 (March)



Date: Mar 10, 2012
Venue:Batu Pahat
Organiser: Joran Bagus Sdn Bhd
Phone :+607 - 882 6755

Kota Kinabalu Food Fest



Date:Mar 3 - 18 2012
Organiser : LifeAndStyle.com.my
website: KKFoodFest.com

The Kota Kinabalu Food festival is back from 3 - 18 March 2012, with a variety of Festival Menus to satisfy your taste palates.

Featuring a number of cafes, bistros, restaurants and hotels, the food prepared will suit every budget, and visitors get to sample some local and international
cuisines, which some are of the results of infusions and combination.

Other attractions include:
Opening Bazaar
KK Food Festival Awards - honoring best outlets and Festival Menus
Stamp and Win Contest
Fun Fringe events - cooking class and wine tasting

MATTA Fair March 2012



Date: Mar 2 - 4 2012
Venue: Danga Expo, Danga City Mall, Johor

Matta Fair is the no.1 consumer travel and tourism  fair in Malaysia and is an established event widely recognized  and  supported  by exhibitors and consumers. The Matta Fair March 2012 will once again showcase a wide and comprehensive choice of travel and holiday products from all over the world in one vanue. The Matta Fair is aimed at providing visitors and consumers opportunities to discover attractive bargains and great value for money in all travel products and services on offer by the exhibitors.

Eyes on Turkey



Date: Mar 1 - 3 2012
Venue: Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre

The “3rd Turkish Products Exhibition in Malaysia” or "Eyes on Turkey" is to showcase the rich diversity of Turkish industries and it is a must visit for anyone looking for new business opportunity or wish to have stronger ties in the Turkish market.

Turkey’s prolific economic status is attributed to the sizeable investments made by foreign investors. There are about 70 Turkish companies participating in this exhibition. These companies come from a diverse range of industries ranging from Agriculture, Automotive to Textiles. Turkey is looking for new business partners in the ASEAN region.

Le Tour de Langkawi


Date: Feb 24 - Mar 4, 2012
Venue: Dataran Helang Langkawi - Kedah, Malaysia, Kedah
Website: http://www.ltdl.com.my

Asias premier cycling event, Le Tour de Langkawi 2012 is back! The race will go through seven states of Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Johor, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor and two Federal Territories; which are Putrajaya and Kuala Lumpur.

Thursday, January 12, 2012

Penang World Music Festival 2012

After a three year hiatus, the Penang World Music Festival (PWMF) is coming back- bigger and better than before! Music lovers will be in for a good treat as the band line-up is a potpourri of well-known international and local musicians coming together to serenade them with rousing world beat that will keep them dancing amid the resounding rhythms of nature. 



With music genre ranging from blues to salsa and reggae, the upcoming PWMF 2012 is definitely not an event to be missed. Organized by Penang’s State Tourism Development and Culture Office, PWMF 2012 promises to be an exciting event to look out for this year! The tourism office has appointed UCSI Communications Sdn Bhd (UComms) as the event management consultant, to ensure the smooth running of the festival. 


Beoga


To be staged at the picturesque Quarry Recreational Park, Botanic Gardens from March 30 to April 1, 2012, the upcoming festival will feature musicians from all corners of the world from places like Africa, Australia, Philippines, Colombia, South Korea, Russia, Mongolia and Bali. Together with the local Malaysian bands, they will orchestrate a world beat that will definitely rock the Pearl of the Orient. 

Among the 18 bands to perform at the festival include Maite Hontele from Colombia, Kalja Riddim Klan (Vanuatu), Gus Teja World Music (Bali), Beoga (Ireland), Tori Ensemble (South Korea) and Wild Marmalade (Australia), Loyko (Russia), Altan Urag (Mongolia), Guinee Percussions (Africa), Phong Nguyen Ensemble (Vietnam), Griff Trio (Belgium), Will Crummers and the Rarotongans (New Zealand) and Grace Nono and Bob Aves Group (Philippines). They will be joined by Malaysian own bands with the like of Aseana Percussion Unit, Didit Dinai, Penang Dhol Blasters, Kumpulan Minang Moh and Geng Wak Long. 



Didit Dinai


The beautiful landscape garden at the Botanic Gardens will provide the magical backdrop to the open-air festival which will start from 2pm with the musical workshop. Other programs at the festival include the Kidzworld workshop which will be from 5pm to 6pm and the night concert which will commence from 7pm. There will also be festival bazaar offerings wide selection of food and beverages, souvenir items, handicrafts and the performers CDs for festival goers to enjoy. 

Tickets to the festival are now available online at www.ticketxpress.com.my, priced at RM90 per day for adult and RM45 per day for a child between five and 12 years old. Three-day tickets are also available and are priced at RM220 each for adult and RM120 each for child. 


Guinee Percussions

Beside online, tickets are also sold at all Discovery Overland Holidays offices (tel: +6 013 3398113) and Penang Tourism Development and Culture Office (tel: +6 016 4110000).

Hard Rock Hotel Penang is the official hotel for the festival and the international-chain hotel will house all the musicians and the invited media during the festival.

The organizing of the festival is also supported by Virtual Malaysia, KDU College, Penang Campus and Straits Quay.

A preview show will be held at Hard Rock Hotel on March 28, 2012 and another at Straits Quay on March 29, 2012.

For more information, you can visit http://www.penangworldmusic.com/

Sunday, December 18, 2011

Malaysian Girls – The Review


The musicomedy kicks off with Tabitha Kong as Serenity Billion, who co-founded the Malaysian Girls beauty pageant with the just deceased Samsara Jaya, mourning his untimely death just weeks to showtime and pondering the future direction for both herself and the pageant.

Cue in sinister music and in struts THR deejay Aanantha as Dato’ Ray Sanjay, Samsara’s cashy, dashy and flashy brother, with his PA Siti Farrah Abdullah as the overly ambitious and not too scrupulous Jasmine Hibiscus, and her two hatchet men Freddy Tan as Gucci Lim and Alvin Looi as the token gay male, Bata Tan.

So what can you expect from the show?  *Warning* plot spoilers ahead!

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