Miri Country Music Fest 2017

The 2017 installment of Miri Country Music Festival is going to be bigger and better! For the first time, MCMF’17 will be held for two days at Parkcity Everly Hotel, Miri.  

Featuring some of the best lineups of country musician from all over the world, frequented by country music lovers from all walks of life, MCMF’17 is definitely coming in with a loud BANG! A festival for both the young and the old; and definitely for country music lovers, activities at the festival include a bazaar offering various stalls selling wide varieties of food, games and souvenir items. 

After a successful inaugural event in 2014,  2017 installment of Miri Country Music Festival is going to be bigger and better!

http://www.miricountrymusic.com 

Malaysian International Film Festival 2017

The Malaysian International Film Festival (MIFFEST 2017), which is happening from 28th Feb till 4th March, will see the screening of some of the best films from around the world. Film buffs can catch The Salesman (Iran), which won Best Foreign Film at the recently-concluded Academy Awards; I, Daniel Blake (the UK); Happiness (Hong Kong); The Summer Is Gone (China); The Road To Mandalay (Taiwan); and Ma’ Rosa (The Philippines).

Others include a hit of our very own, Tunku Mona Riza’s Redha, a Philippines and Malaysian joint production Singing In Graveyards (directed by Bradley Liew), and Singapore’s The Apprentice (directed by Boo Jun Feng).

MIFFEST 2017 is organised by Jazzy Group of Companies, with the support of the National Film Development Corporation (Finas).

For more information on the festival, visit www.miffest.com.my and for the complete nomination list, visit www.mgga.com.my

KL Saracens International Rugby 2017

18th February 2017 to 19th February 2017

Bukit Kiara Equestrian Resort, Kuala Lumpur

The KL Saracens Rugby Club was originally fathers and son getting together at a weekend to train and play rugby, this was back in 2003 and was held at the Astaka Ground in Petaling Jaya. The club started touring in 2006 playing in tournaments held Malaysia and Singapore.

The first tournament had 22 international teams who all came from Singapore, the event now has international teams that come from Brunei, Dubai, Al Ain, Hongkong, Indonesia, Macau, Philippines, Singapore, Sri Lanka, and in 2016 a team from New Zealand is taking part.

Bryan Adams Get Up Tour 2017

Bryan Adams ‘The Get Up Tour’ Live in Kuala Lumpur 

21st January 2017 at 8.30pm 

Malawati Indoor Stadium, Shah Alam. 

Ticketed at RM688 (VIP), RM488 (Diamond), RM388 (Platinum), RM288 (Gold), RM188 (Silver), RM128 (Bronze-1) and RM98 (Bronze-2) per person. 

more details www.facebook.com/FatBoysMY & http://www.midaspromotions.com

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A Celebration Season @ Taman Sari Brasserie, Hotel Istana Kuala Lumpur

1 Dec - 31 Dec, 2015

A Celebration Season 

Christmas Eve 

24 Dec, 2015 

RM135 nett per person (Buffet Dinner) 

Christmas Day 

25 Dec, 2015 

RM105 nett per person (Hi Tea) 

RM125 nett per person (Buffet Dinner) 

New Year's Eve 

31 Dec, 2015 

RM145 nett per person (Buffet Dinner) 

New Year's Day 

1 Jan, 2016 

RM105 nett per person (Hi Tea) 

RM125 nett per person (BBQ Dinner)

Prices are inclusive of 6% GST. 

For reservations, please call (603) 2141 9988 ext. 3667.

Here's Your Chance To Crowdfund Meg's New Album

image credit: Meg Okura

Meg Okura is a Grammy nominated jazz violinist, composer, erhu player, and leader of the Pan Asian Chamber Jazz Ensemble, based in New York City. Today, Meg wants to reach out to you about her first large jazz ensemble album, Ima Ima. 

Some of the compositions date back to her pregnancy days five years ago, and she is really excited to finally bring this to fruition.

Meg is working with some of our (and your) good friends who are also the best musicians in jazz - Anne Drummond (fl.), Sam Newsome (s. sax), Sam Sadigursky (bs. cl), Rez Abbasi (gtr.), Riza Printup (hp.), Brian Marsella (pf.), Pablo Aslan (bs.), Jared Schonig (dms.), and Migiwa Miyajima (cond.). And legendary trumpetter, Tom Harrell as our very special guest.

This will indeed be Meg's dream album. She needs your help to make her dream of five years come true. Please support this INDIEGOGO campaign today! A contribution of any size will be appreciated & there will be many unique rewards! 

Meg Okura thanks you in advance for your generosity & continued friendship.

Nasi Kukus Ayam Kampung @10Binjai Restaurant, PNB Perdana Hotel and Suites On The Park

Nasi Kukus Ayam Kampung 

Monday to Friday (12.00pm to 3.00pm) 

RM30 nett

For reservations, please call (603) 7490 3333

Food Trucks Galore!

Read our review on the recent exciting 1st ASEAN Young Food Entrepreneurs Conference 2015

Click here for details

New Year's Eve At Hard Rock Cafe Kuala Lumpur

Catch Trikstars At Sunway Lagoon

click here for more info

RWY Sports Law Conference 2015

entrance is free

The main objective of RWYSLC is to create awareness of Sports Law. This conference will assist to develop Malaysia into a hub of Sports Law in this region.

The upcoming 3rd edition, themed “Raise the Game” will be attended by an array of local and international delegates comprising of prominent interested individuals and parties with passion and interest in Sports Law and the sports industry.  Tunku Imran, President of the Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) has agreed to be the Keynote Speaker of the conference.

Click here for more.

Seafood & BBQ @ Dondang Sayang Coffee House, Corus Hotel Kuala Lumpur

Join us at Dondang Sayang Coffee House for more varieties loaded with intimately prepared food, seafood, marinated lamb, grilled fish, grilled chicken, satay, fresh vegetables and desserts.

1 Nov - 31 Dec, 2015

Seafood & BBQ Galore 

Available for buffet dinner 

From 6:30pm to 10:30pm 

RM100 nett per adult 

RM50 nett per child 

RM70 nett (Offer Room Guest 30%)

For reservations, please call (603) 2161 8888.

Happy Hour Specials at HRC Kuala Lumpur

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Shumatsu Buffet Dinner @ Eyuzu Japanese Cuisine, Eastin Hotel Petaling Jaya

Indulge in our Shumatsu Buffet with a lavish and extensive spread of raw and cooked varieties ranging from the freshest taste of sashimi to piping hot teppanyaki. Come with your friends and family and discover the best of Japanese cuisine, only from the newly renovated award winning Eyuzu.

Saturdays & Sundays, 6.30 pm - 10.00 pm 

RM118 nett (adult), RM59 nett (child)

Free flow of chilled juices

Enjoy an exclusive offer only on Sundays for a table of 4 diners, 

1 dines for free (adult only)

For reservations, please call (603) 7665 1111 ext 203.

1st Asean Young Food Entrepreneurs Conference 2015

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Thai Fest Buffet Dinner @ Palms Cafe, Palm Garden Hotel

Thai Fest Buffet Dinner RM68 nett per adult

Available on every Friday

Palms Cafe 

Palm Garden Hotel 

IOI Resort, 62502 Putrajaya, Malaysia.

For reservations, please call at (603) 8943 2233.

Wild King Fresh Water Prawn @ Summer Palace, Putrajaya Marriott Hotel

Summer Palace has dedicated November to its best requested dish - fresh water prawn cooked in a wide variety of ways by Chef Low. The ideally choices are are steamed with garlic, grilled with mayo, steamed with egg white, wok fried with butter cream sauce, stir fried with fine soy sauce & onion, baked with superior stock, wok roasted with butter & black pepper, wok fried with ginger & onion or braised with glass noodles and milk. 

Summer Palace caters for any dining soiree, so for those opting for private dining, they have private rooms catering to a maximum of 40 pax, making it apt for business discussions or even family gatherings.

Wild King Fresh Water Prawn

RM20nett per 100gm onwards

Summer Palace 

Putrajaya Marriott Hotel 

IOI Resort City, 62502 Sepang Utara, Malaysia.

For reservations, please contact (603) 8949 8888 ext. 1332.

The Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SSPCA)

The SSPCA began its work in Kuching in 1959, formed by a small group of expatriate officers who were moved by the sight of the diseased dogs and sick animals that roamed the streets. It was legally registered under the Registrar of Societies as the “Kuching Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (KSPCA) on 11 September 1962.

In 1977, the Society changed its name to the Sarawak Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, or SSPCA. In the years that followed, dedicated volunteers and their very active cadre of Junior Members, organised awareness - raising events, rescued and re-homed stray animals, initiated a pilot neutering scheme, and organized fundraising events.

They were also instrumental in reaching an agreement with the local councils in Kuching to house and care for all the stray animals picked up by these councils. It’s an agreement which has carried through to this day, and remains the only formal arrangement between an animal welfare organization and local councils in Malaysia. 

Perhaps their most notable achievement was securing tax-deductible status for the Society. This has proved an invaluable asset to the Society in its fundraising efforts.

In 1999, through the generosity of the Sarawak State Government, the SSPCA secured a 0.6-acre piece of land at 61/2 mile Penrissen Road, Kuching on which to build its animal shelter. In the years since, this little piece of land has served as a refuge, a haven for thousands of stray, abused and abandoned animals.

Some have been fortunate enough to be given a second chance at life, others have lived out their days in the loving care of our shelter staff, and many have gone on to the ‘Great Kennel in the Sky’. As our finances improved, we expanded and improved the Shelter facilities and services to cater for the ever-increasing number of animals brought to our door. Unfortunately, this meant having to make sacrifices and utilise the exercise/play areas.

At the moment SSPCA is taking care of mostly stray and abused animals. The shelter mainly depends on donations from the public to run its operations. It has six full time staff assisted by volunteers to care for 260 animals.

The society needs almost RM30,000 every month for the shelter upkeep and to provide medical care for the animals. Besides caring for the animals, SSPCA is also working at getting a new home for them. All the animals will be given proper care and treatment before being put on the adaption program.

The shelter is now getting overcrowded with the increasing number of animals there and the growing development surrounding the area. Hence, SSPCA is looking at building an integrated purpose-built Animal Village. The Animal Village is estimated to cost RM1.8 million to build and SSPCA hopes to raise as much from all its fund raising activities to achieve this dream.

For more info and to support the SSPCA’s initiatives click here

The Asia for Animals (AFA) Coalition

The Asia For Animals (AfA) Coalition is composed of 16 well-known and respected animal welfare organisations that share a focus on improving the welfare of animals in Asia. AfA is committed to providing support to organisations with their campaigns to tackle some of the most pressing animal welfare concerns in the region.

The AFA International Conference is the largest, most representative Asian animal welfare platform for animal welfare experts, NGOs, activists, members of the public, private corporations and governments to consolidate and share experiences, with an eye to developing new strategies and facilitating long-term change.

Since its establishment in 2001, this biennial conference has welcomed delegates from all across the world, and been held in Manila, Hong Kong, Chennai, Bali, Chengdu, thrice (2005, 2010 and 2013) in Singapore and this year in Kuching, Sarawak.

For more information on the issues covered by AfA please click here.

An Introduction To Natural Sarawak

As kids, we grew up reading Grimm's Fairy Tales, where the hero (who is always a Prince) finds himself embroiled in an exciting adventure in an enchanted forest. Think Snow White, Hansel and Gretel, The Grateful Prince, Rumpelstiltskin and even Robin Hood. Think strange and unusual people, magical trees and speaking animals.

We will let the very eloquent and suave Anthony Sebastian of Borneo Futures tell you this fascinating “Once upon a time” story.