It’s no secret that the 2005 smash hit film Madagascar has been well received by kids and young adults, not to forget its catchy tune “I like to Move It, Move It”! Madagascar has now been brought
to life on stage in an all singing, all dancing extravaganza. Here are 8
reasons why you should catch
Madagascar The Musical this 5 to 8 December at Plenary Hall, KLCC

1. A Catchy Story
Based on the hit animated motion picture, Madagascar the Musical
is centred around Alex the Lion
and his friends Marty the Zebra, Melman the G iraffe and Gloria the Hippo who all reside at the New York’s Central Park Zoo where they have spent their whole lives in a confined area. Curious to see what else is out there,
Marty escapes from the zoo and his
friends follow. One event lead
to another and before long, our four friends find themselves washed ashore on Madagascar and into thezany world of King Julien.

2. Great Characters
No musical is complete without a memorable cast. In this case, it’s
Alex the Lion, Marty the Zebra, Melman
the Giraffe, Gloria the Hippo and of course those hilarious penguins
who make the musical a hit! Also joining these popular characters is King Julien, the hyperactive, egotistical King of the Lemurs with a hilarious accent and some serious dance moves.

3. Entertaining Music Scores and Choreography

Everyone loves the movie’s hit song
“I like to Move It, Move It”
.
Musical choreographer Fabian Aloise
put together a really cool and fun dance sequence to go with the same song;
you’ll be tempted to dance along while watching the musical!

4.The show has many LOLmoments.

Who doesn’t love a good laugh… and with Madagascar the Musical, lots of laughter is a guarantee. Especially with
King Julien’s witty humour,hilarious
accent and amusing antics, you’ll be laughing till your tummy aches!

5. Incredible costumes and makeup

It will be interesting to see the many different costumes and makeup at the musical. Every character has their own special costumes, like King Julien who has to wear a huge winterjacket and dance around with it!

6. Love the movie? You’ll love this too!
Imagine the movie coming to live on stage! To achieve this, various props are used to “re-create” each scene, especially the island of Madagascar. Special lighting is engaged to bring
out the mood for each scene while the music will get you off and on your feet!

7. Fun for all
The musical is perfect for
both adults and kids, and is a great activity to do toge ther during
the school holidays while introducing your young kids to wildlife and different animals. Sing and dance to the catchy tunes; you might end up with some serious dance moves.

8. Get your kids involved
What better way to introduce theatre and musical arts to your loved ones but throughentertaining and memorable shows like this one! This family-friend show attracts with its cool stage presence and awesome visuals that will leaveyou and your kids wanting more.

Don’t want to miss out of the musical? Here are more details on where you can get your tickets and what you can expect during the show.

For more information on the show, cast and where to purchase tickets, visit
www.milestone-entertainment.com
or
www.facebook.com/MilestoneEntertainment.Show/

Show Date:5 to 8 December 2019
Venue: Plenary Hall, KLCC
Ticket Prices:
RM498 (Premium) | RM368 (VIP) | RM268 (CAT A) | RM188 (CAT B) | RM98
(CAT C)
Ticket prices are subject to RM4 ticketing fee

Maybank Special Promo: Enjoy 25% off tickets when you purchase with your Maybank Card. Valid for Premium, VIP and Cat A tickets. Promo ends 8 Dec 2019.

Get tickets at:
bit.ly/MadagascarMY

According to Ministry of Health, some 3.6 million Malaysians are suffering from diabetes, which is the highest rate of incidence in Asia, and one of the highest in the world. It is also estimated that seven million Malaysian adults are likely to have diabetes by 2025.

Nestlé Health Science, the leading health science innovator behind the NUTREN® range of nutritional solutions, together with CARiNG Pharmacy, Malaysia’s fastest growing pharmacy retail chain, commemorates World Diabetes Day with the launch of the ‘Live Well with Diabetes’ forum at The Oakhall, Menara OBYU in Petaling Jaya. The enlightening forum aims to shine a spotlight on diabetes, by educating the public on the importance of nutrition in the management and prevention of Type 2 diabetes.

The forum was officiated by CARiNG Pharmacy Managing Director. Mr Chong Yeow Siang. and Ms Maria Rica Mier, Cluster Business Executive Officer of Nestlé Health Science. At the launch, both Nestlé Health Science and CARiNG Pharmacy executives expressed their commitment to empower, and encourage people living with diabetes to take a proactive approach toward diabetes management

“Diabetes is a condition at t forefront of our organisation’s focus, and we are proud that the Live Well with Diabetes forum, is one of CARiNG Pharmacy’s many public outreach programmes to help raise awareness of the condition. We are delighted to partner with Nestle Health Science, and take the opportunity to share the positive results yielded from our Glucocare Challenge collaboration.”

“The challenge demonstrated positive change for those who took part and truly supported the participants to take charge of their health,” remarked Mr Chong Yeow Siang, Managing Director, CARiNG Pharmacy.

The highlight of the ‘Live Well with Diabetes forum, was a certificate presentation to participants who took part in the Glucocare Challenge. The three month challenge, was ran by third party nurse educators, and comprised of patient counselling, regular blood sugar level monitoring, and a specially crafted meal plan that adopted Nestle Health Science’s complete and balanced nutritional beverage for people with diabetes, NUTREN® Untuk Diabetik.

According to, Ms Rachel Liu, Dietitian from Nestlé Health Science, 19 individuals with diabetes, all below 65 years of age, and with a HbA1c reading 7% and above were selected to undergo the guided’ Glucocare Challenge to reduce their HbA1c levels. Results showed 68% of participants achieved a lower blood sugar level after three months of nutritional therapy, and 75% of those who were overweight at the start of the challenge, all lost weight by the end of the programme. Echoing the positive results yielded from the Glucocare Challenge, Ms Liu complemented the reveal by delivering a compelling presentation on the importance of creating a balanced food plan with the inclusion of a diabetic specific formula suitable for those with diabetes “Contrary to popular belief, Type 2 diabetes can be effectively managed with a holistic approach and an understanding of the role of nutrition and how it synergises with proper meal planning. In fact, several studies have reported that a combination of therapy. counselling services, and the right nutritional assessment, show results demonstrating a 0.5-2.0 % reduction in HbA1c for people suffering from Type 2 diabetes. The key is consistency,” remarked Ms Maria Rica Mier, Cluster Business Executive Officer of Nestlé Health Science Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia.”

“NUTREN® Untuk Diabetik remains one of Nestlé Health Science’s most innovative formulations designed to regulate the blood sugar level of those living with diabetes, support them stay in control, and feel energised for the rest of the day.

The Glucocare Challenge is a positive step forward by both CARiNG Pharmacy and Nestlé Health Science to the reach the 3.5 million Malaysians diagnosed with diabetes.

During the forum, special educational stations dotted throughout the venue provided attendees with the opportunity to understand and learn about the role of nutrition in the management of diabetes.

Each purpose-built station housed a specific theme to educate participants on their diet, nutrition, and exercise.

Activities included participants identifying the signs of hypoglycaemia and hyperglycaemia, understanding the role of the glycaemic index and learning about the importance of physical activity to prevent long-term diabetes complications.

This year, CARiNG is also introducing a new pharmacy service for the community – CARiNG Diabetes Management System (DMS). DMS is a virtual platform that linkspharmacists and patients to monitor blood sugar level readings by reducing travelling time, data transfer errors, and improve blood sugar management efficiency. With theRightest Care Mobile App, CARiNG pharmacists will assist the patients to live well with diabetes.

For more information on NUTREN® or CARING pharmacy, please hop over to:

www.nestlehealthscience.my

Or

https://www.caring2u.com

I am a bit of a bookworm and if you really want to impress me, one way to go about it is through books. Being a head librarian when I was in school, I used to practically live in the library. Sadly enough, I stopped going to the library once my son was born more than a decade back. Why? Well, the library near home wasn’t exactly children friendly and I have been having such an impression since then.

But I recently had the opportunity to visit Raja Tun Uda Library (PPAS).
Unlike the community library near home, this library is well-equipped
with user-friendly infrastructure for the convenience and convenience of library visitors.

The library is a heaven for bookworms like me. They have aisle of books plenty of both new and classic titles from various genres.

Comfy discussion area aplenty over here.

Internet facilities are free of charge, so visitors can just head over and use them.

Interactive area for both adults and children.

3D Cinema showing plenty of educational movies is available at minimal charge.

6D theatre experience is a must try if you visit this library.

Training rooms spotted. The rooms are used to conduct all sorts of classes daily.

Visiting the library is definitely an eye opening experience. There’s more to this library than just books. The infrastructures are designed to enrich and empower those who frequent the place and it’s definitely something I wouldn’t mind visiting everyday.

Address:
Perbadanan Perpustakaan Awam Selangor (PPAS), Perpustakaan Raja Tun Uda, Jalan Kelab Golf 13/6, Seksyen 13, 40100 Shah Alam, Selangor

Opening hours

Monday 10.00am – 7.00pm
Tuesday – Friday9.30am – 7.00pm

Weekends

9.30am – 9.00pm (7.00pm for Creative Zone/Children’s Department)

Closed on public holidays. Service counter opens at 12.00pm.

Membership fees

Membership is free for all Malaysians.

Separate charges apply for:

Gymnasium:Walk-in (RM5.00 for 3 hours), Member (RM25.00 one-time registration fee), thereafter RM50.00 monthly.

Personal Trainer: RM35.00/hour

Virtual Reality: RM10.00 per pax (10 minutes). First session: 10.30am. Second session: 2.30pm (not available on public holidays)

3D Theater: RM7.00 per pax. First session: 10.30am. Second session: 2.30pm (not available on public holidays)

6D Theater: RM10.00 per pax. (not available on public holidays)

Electrical socket (for charging devices)RM1.00 per day

Printing

Black/white – RM 0.20/page, Coloured (half page) – RM 0.50/page, Coloured (full page) – RM 1.00/page

Scanner

RM 0.10/page (Maximum 20 pages)

Here’s sharing a fantastic news for thrill seekers and Adrenaline addict; the Train To Busan Horror House experience at Resorts World Genting is about to open its doors to fans of the movie and fans of scare experiences in Malaysia and the region. The first-of-its-kind in the world, the Horror House launches on 31 October 2019, bringing the world of the blockbuster Korean movie to life in a unique and thrilling way. This event is brought to you by Resorts World Genting and AirAsia as co-presenter.

“This isn’t the first Halloween spectacular that we’ve created at Resorts World Genting, but I believe it is certainly the best,” says Roger Ong, Assistant Vice President of Entertainment and Events for Resorts World Genting.

“As the leader of entertainment experiences in Malaysia and the region, we have always tried to push the boundaries of what we can offer our customers. Which is why we have chosen Train To Busan, since something familiar and recognisable for our audience, and which is why we have chosen to work with Vividthree, a market-leading producer to bring the blockbuster movie to life. We are thankful that Vividthree immediately signed on to this project to realize this fantastic frightening Horror House.”

A collaboration with Vividthree, a digital content production powerhouse from Singapore, the Train to Busan Horror House experience is a superlative result of what location-based entertainment technology can achieve. Drawing from Vividthree’s feature film experience – which include the Singaporean box-office hit trilogy Ah Boys To Men and the Hollywood animated movie Robotropolis – Vividthree has managed to create a compelling horror experience that it considers its crown jewel. How was it made? The production team from Vividthree takes us behind the scenes and show how the magic of the Horror House is created.

Partnering with the Train to Busan IP owner, South Korea’s Content Panda, the Horror House experience utilizes the latest in digital and virtual reality technology to create a scary experience that has to be experienced to be believed. No expense was spared in the creation of the Horror House, which is faithful to the movie and also expands on its plotline.
The team at Vividthree first began by watching the movie – which is one of the highest-grossing South Korean movies ever – over and over, identifying areas and scenes that were suitable to expanded and translated into a physical experience. This, according to Vividthree, was a huge challenge as the team wanted to be faithful to the motivations of the characters but also allow for the new possibilities.

“We asked ourselves: what we would do if we were one of those ordinary, everyday Koreans that somehow got caught up in a zombie apocalypse? What would have happened if we made a different choice in those scenarios, compared to what was done by the movie’s characters,” says Jed Mok, Chief Executive Officer for Vividthree. “It was really fun to brainstorm over what could be done and how we could expand the universe. But it was also a huge challenge, as working with a successful IP like Train to Busan is a daunting task, not least because there are so many fans around the world that love the movie.”

The team settled on setting the Horror House in the 48 hours that ensue after the finale of the movie, asking the questions: what else was happening in Seoul, Daejeong and Busan, and what could have happened to the remaining survivors? Using hints left by the director in the movie, over 50 concepts were refined into the final product, brought to life through a mixture of live actors, digital technology, brand new videos and immersive soundscapes. Through close consultation with Content Panda, the universe of the movie has been dramatically and faithfully expanded; fans of the movie can expect to spot many Train To Busan original movie experience, while still offering a frightful time for those unfamiliar with the film.

“The Train to Busan Horror House experience is broken up into several parts, each with a unique offering inspired by the movie,” explained Roger. “When visitors first set foot into the experience, they will teleported to a busy, neon-lit street in Seoul, where some of the best Korean street food will be available. After buying a train ticket, they will then enter into a ravaged train station, centred on a wrecked train that crashes through the second level of the station, pining innocent passengers and hungry zombies under the rubble. The visitors will then get to walk through two Horror Houses. The first is made up of retail shops in the ruined Daejeong Train Station, and the second is in the abandoned train itself. But beware, you won’t be alone! After the Horror Houses, visitors can then move to the Base Camp area to engage in action-packed activities either as a survivor or zombie. Every different zone offers a different level of fun and scares, and each one will be fantastic in its own way.”

Creating the Horror HouseThe Horror House will be heightened with a cast of 50 actors and scare point operators, who were meticulously selected for necessary physical attributes and acting skills. Working in shifts, the acting cast – who are all Malaysian – will play the role of zombies and survivors in shifts, bringing the storyline crafted by Vividthree to life. The attention to detail going into the cast and costuming is immense; lead by an award-winning Malaysian artiste, the makeup for individual actor takes up to 2 hours to complete, while the costumes have been styled specifically to be recognisable to fans of the movie.

The preparation for the Train to Busan Horror House took months to complete, covering art direction, set design, prop theming and technical considerations that bring the world to life. Each aspect of the experience came with its own challenges, and the team at Vividthree has been careful to accurately capture the atmosphere of the movie, using custom audio soundscapes and video assets to heighten realism. The haunting mirror maze, for example, draws inspiration from the 2008 movie Mirrors and the final fight sequence of Bruce Lee’s Enter the Dragon, creating a disorienting room full of broken reflective surfaces and creepy mannequins. The VR zombie shooting game – available at the Base Camp area – takes things further by allowing guests to take on the role of Korean army soldiers, defending the Busan quarantine zone from an army of ravenous zombies as seen in the finale of the movie.

“I’m astounded by the amount of detail and attention that has been poured into the Train to Busan Horror House. This is the result when Resorts World Genting works with the best and brightest in the industry,” says Roger Ong. “It’s been a fascinating journey, seeing how this experience has evolved from inspiration to concept to storyboard to the actual Horror House. We are incredibly pleased to open our doors and invite you inside to become part of the movie. The Train to Busan Horror House checks all the boxes of what we strive to achieve at Resorts World Genting – it is unique, it is cutting-edge, and it showcases how we are using Virtual Reality to push the envelope of entertainment. We also see this as an opportunity to promote South Korea itself, by working with brands to bring the true soul of Seoul into the experience. I am confident that we have achieved our goal of scaring the pants off our guests. And I promise that this is the beginning of great things as we aim to create even more dynamic experiences in the years to come.”

The Train To Busan Horror House experience will be accepting passengers from 31 October 2019 to 1 January 2020, running from 12 noon to 10pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday between 1 November to 1 December 2019, and daily from 2 December 2019 to 1 January 2020. The Streets of Seoul runs from 10am to 10pm over the same time period. Tickets to the Horror House are priced at RM90 for regular admission (RM80 for Genting Rewards Club members). A combo Horror House single admission and Skytropolis Preview Pass is available at RM128, and guests looking at skip the queue can opt for an additional Express Pass at RM30. For more information, visit www.rwgenting.com or call +603 2718 1118. For AirAsia BIG members, please visit airasia.com to purchase tickets.

I gotta feeling, that tonight’s gonna be a good, good, good, good, good night! I gotta feeling, that tonight’s gonna be a good, good, good, good, good night!

Admit it. You didn’t read that. You sang that, didn’t you? Well, this song is a bit of a classic by now and I can hardly claim myself a Black Eyed Peas fangirl but you got to admit, their songs are kinda catchy and gives quite an energetic vibe. Frankly speaking, apart from being an Adrenaline junkie and an endorphin addict, I’m a huge fan of all things positive energy. They charged me up in an instant and makes me feel so good, regardless of how bad my day is.

Anyway, having heard that Resorts World Genting is hosting Starlight Carnival; an open air carnival that promises nothing but delicious food, good music and pure unadulterated fun, knew I had to check it out.

Starlight Carnival takes place at the picturesque Century Lake Park every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 October to 2 November 2019. It features four key elements – music, movies, food and games all under one roof.

Date night with the boy. Watching movie, playing games and dancing all night long under the stars at Resorts World Genting Starlight Carnival.

The open-air ‘Movie Under The Stars’ is definitely a new experience for us. Movie titles includes A Star is Born, Jersey Boys, Mamma Mia, Chicago, and Hairspray

I think watching movies in the open air under the stars while being embraced by the cold weather in Resorts World Genting is really refreshing in comparison to the techy cinema. Personally, I love the experience more than the cinema as it’s unrestrictive. Movie goers can sing along and dance to the movie’s soundtrack if they want and nobody will say anything about it as it’s all about fun and enjoying the moment under the open air. You also indulge n carnival food as you enjoy the movies. Perfect place to spend a movie night for families with kids, I must say.

Gourmet food trucks and eateries are scattered across the Carnival. While the food trucks serves up a variety of snacks, some new additions to Resorts World Genting will also be featured.

Harry Ramsden brings London’s beloved fish and chips to Malaysia, while the taste of Italy in the forms of pizzas, pastas and more arrives in hearty servings at the Il Lago kiosk. Cosmic Café on the other hand, will offer local favourites like nasi ayam and mee bakso.

Sjora truck is must visit if you’d like some refreshing mango-based drinks.

And oh, Ice Cream too.

And what’s a carnival without carnival games? The Carnival Game Zone features plenty of fun and challenging games like shooting hoops, spinning the wheel of fortune at, ball tossing, fishing for ducks and many more.

Fishing for ducks game

Spinning the wheel game

I’m not good at these games, but I had so much fun playing the games as I try to win some fancy prizes.

I heard that during its final weekend, the Starlight Carnival will be given a scary season makeover to commemorate the Halloween Weekend. I was told that we can expect the same fantastic combo of film, food, fiesta and fun as before, but with a new spooky theme as the Starlight Carnival embraces Halloween with jack-o’-lanterns, zombies, cobwebs and all the other elements of a truly scary Halloween evening, so I’m thinking of going again this Halloween.

Anybody wanna join me the next round? Info for the carnival as below:

The Starlight Carnival takes place every Thursday, Friday and Saturday from 10 October to 2 November 2019.

The Halloween Weekend will run from 31 October to 2 November 2019, with the special event Starlight Carnival presents Zouk Live! On 2 November 2019.

Tickets are priced at RM20 for General Admission with a RM4 processing fee, while children below 12 years old enter free of charge.

Special hotel packages are also available, combining entrance tickets to the Starlight Carnival with 2D1N stays at First World Hotel (RM246 nett, up to 2 pax) or Theme Park Hotel (RM628 nett, up to 4 pax). For more information, visit www.rwgenting.com or call +603 2718 1118.