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Putrajaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta

Watch as colourful hot air balloons float the skies of Putrajaya. Themed ‘ 1 World, 1 Malaysia, 1 Fiesta’ this event features 23 balloonists from Belgium, USA, the Netherlands, France, Switzerland, Malaysia and Japan.

For more information, please visit: http://www.myballoonfiesta.com

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Parah

January 31, 2012 at 12:00 pm

Parah‘ tells the story of four Form 5 students who are studying in Kuala Lumpur. Melur, Hafiz, Mahesh and Kahoe are the best of friends despite coming from different races. They absolutely love hanging out together and can often be found at Melur’s house, either studying or just spending time together. These four youngsters are the epitome of the ’1Malaysia’ concept that everyone has been trying to nurture among the youths today.

One day, Melur discovered that a page from a literature novel belonging to her mother had been torn out. Curious to find out who did it, she approached her three friends but to no avail as all of them denied doing the deed. Piqued by Melur’s insistence on finding out the truth, the boys also become curious as to the contents of the torn page from the novel entitled ‘Interlok‘. The four find themselves bombarded with many questions as they dig further, questions that touches their personal identities. What power does a word have in shaping reality? Is civic nationalism possible in any society that is obsessed with race?

The cast of ‘Parah’. This provocative play will be happening at KLPAC from 1st till 6th February 2012

This play is inspired by Yasmin Ahmad’s final film, ‘Talentime‘, as well as Abdullah Hussein’s novel, ‘Interlok‘. A funny, provocative and moving production, the play asks urgent questions about love, home and belonging. ‘Parah‘ is presented by Instant Cafe Theatre Company and will be staged from 1st till 6th February 2012 at Pentas 2, Ground Floor, The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre. Performances are scheduled as below:-

1st till 6th February 2012 at 8.30 pm AND 4th 5th February at 3.00 pm

Tickets are priced at RM 38 (flat rate) for shows on Wednesdays AND RM 48 for shows on Thursdays to Sundays. The play is performed in Bahasa Malaysia with English surtitles. For more information, please call Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre @ Sentul Park at 03 4047 9000 or The Actors Studio @ Lot 10 at 03 2142 2009 / 2143 2009.

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1MALAYSIA GP SALE

The F1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix is preceded by the Malaysia Grand Prix (MGP) Sale, beginning 10 March to 15 April 2011. This annual shopping fest will be dishing out a remarkable choice of goods at prices that will excite visiting F1 enthusiasts, as well as local shoppers.

 

Held in conjunction with the F1 Petronas Malaysia Grand Prix, the heat of the MGP Sale will especially be felt in the Klang Valley where shopping malls and departmental stores will be offering great bargains and promotions. The shopping fever is also expected to spread to regions beyond Klang Valley like the island of Penang, which will be joining in with its own version of the MGP sale and activities.

 

So, gear up for the race of the season and a colourful shopping festival that brings you some of the best bargains!

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Cuisine in Melaka

HANG TUAH EXISTENCE DEBATE IS IRRELEVANT

27 January 2012 | last updated at 02:48am

‘Existence debate is irrelevant, focus should be on values’

MALACCA: Malacca Museums Department director Datuk Khamis Abas said the world can debate whether or not Hang Tuah existed “until the cows come home”, but it would not benefit anyone even if the contention was proven either way.

Datuk Khamis Abas says whether Hang Tuah is fictitious or not is irrelevant. Pic by Mohd Jamah Nasri
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“I believe that Hang Tuah exists, and my beliefs are based on historical facts. This is true for Hang Jebat, Hang Kasturi, Hang Lekir and Hang Lekiu; but it really does not matter,” he said when contacted by the New Straits Times yesterday.
Khamis said what the people know of Hang Tuah today was that he was a great commander, warrior and friend who stood for loyalty to duty above all else.

“Hikayat Hang Tuah (metaphorically or historically) spelled an archaic Malaccan landscape, which was prosperous but also under threat from rival nation states at the same time.

“The values held by Hang Tuah illustrate how having certain values could ensure order and peace, and how after his departure Malacca’s condition worsened.”

Khamis said it was irrelevant whether Hang Tuah was fictitious or not.

“We can juxtapose the highly regarded values held by Hang Tuah then, with the challenges faced by modern Malaysians today.

“If we look into what Hang Tuah can teach us, we can find valuable guidance which can improve us as individuals and then collectively as a nation.”

Khamis said the public should adopt a more “progressive” approach in thinking, and should not limit their scope of study.

“We should explore the various qualities Hang Tuah is said to possess, for example understanding Hang Tuah not only as a warrior, but as a manager, politician or strategist.

“Debating on whether Hang Tuah was real or fictitious, handsome or ugly, or whether he preferred one colour over another, will not benefit Malaysians much.”

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Cuisine in Melaka

2 NEW HOTELS FOR MELAKA CHINATOWN

Two new hotels have opened at the Melaka Newchinatown area of Jalan Kee Ann and Jalan Pasar Baru.

Best Western Wana Riverside Hotel has their soft opening in end December 2011. Located just besides the romantic Melaka River, they have deluxe and standard rooms with rates around RM 140.00 and RM 160.00 only.

Best Western is part of the Best Western Group of Hotels around the world which manages 3 Star, 4 Star and 5 Star Chains of hotels.

The other hotel is Premier Hotel, Melaka which has 88 rooms. Had their soft launch on 22nd. January 2012 just before the Chinese New Year of the Dragon. Located in front of Kheless Supermarket in Jalan Kee Ann, the building used to be a Malay Bazaar.

The hotel developer has turned the premises in to a 3 star hotel. Room rates is around RM 120.00 per night only.

Very suitable for visitors who want a decent and clean hotel room for their stay in Melaka.

Both hotels are well located as they are within walking distance to Jonker’s Walk and the core Heritage area.