Mamma Mia!

If you are interested to watch the Mamma Mia London stage show, tickets are still available. There are only 200 seats available for the rest of the shows that run until Jan 4 (3pm) at Istana Budaya.

For details or to buy tickets, call the Axcess Hotline at 03-7711 5000; go online at www.axcess.com.my or visit any authorised Axcess ticket outlet. Hurry, as this is the last chance to watch the show!



Source: The Star.. Mamma Mia!

Shang Palace at The Shangri-la

While in Kuala Lumpur, if you would like to try authentic Chinese cuisine, why not head on over to Shang Palace at The Kuala Lumpur Shangri-la?

SHANG PALACE, Shangri-La Hotel Kuala Lumpur, 11, Jalan Sultan Ismail, Kuala Lumpur (Tel: 03-2074 3904). Business hours: Noon to 2.30pm (Monday to Saturday), 10.30am to 2.30pm (Sunday and public holidays), 6.30pm to 10.30pm (daily).

Opulent: The outlet’s interior mirrors the imperial courtyard in the Forbidden City as it was inspired by the splendour of the Qing Dynasty

Source: The Star..Chef introduces his signature dishes to outlet’s menu

The Podium @ Menara Hap Seng - Dine & Wine

From now until Feb 10, 2009, diners at any participating outlets at the Podium can enjoy up to 30% discount off a wide selection of food and beverages while at the same time have the opportunity to walk away with great giveaways from the Podium’s retail partners.

The Podium is a three-level lobby block in the newly refurbished Menara Hap Seng, which was formerly known as MUI Plaza. It consists of both lifestyle and commercial attractions that include 12 restaurants and cafes as well as a variety of retail outlets.

Chic: Chill out in the contemporary setting at Hakka Republic
Urban splendour: Al fresco dining at Elegant Inn at The Podium.

The good news is each receipt over RM30 will entitle the patron at the participating restaurant an entry to the Dine & Wine Lucky Draw. The first prize of the lucky draw will be a six-day/four-night holiday for two persons to Korea courtesy of Korean Tourism.

The second and third prize is a Maruman Conductor Driver courtesy of Transview Golf and a three-day/four-night stay in Langkawi courtesy of KAA Travel & Tour respectively.

There is an abundance of cash vouchers up for grabs, offering a variety of redemption ranging from cheongsam, massage, pewter and golf bag.

The Podium will also feature a live band performance on Thursday, Friday and Saturday evenings from 5.30pm to 8.30pm throughout its festive season extravaganza.

The Podium at Menara Hap Seng is located on Jalan P. Ramlee, next to the Hap Seng Star Mercedes-Benz showroom.

For details, you can call 03-2116 9333 or visit www.hapsenghomes.com

Source: The Star..Nothing boring about this building

Best Decorated Mall, Mid Valley Megamall

Mid Valley Megamall won the grand prize in the Best Decorated Mall contest for Christmas 2008 for the second consecutive year. If you would like to see it firsthand, head on over to Mid Valley Megamall whose decoration will be up until Jan 1.



Source: The Star

Buckle-up, Rear Seat Passengers

The Star reported that the Road Transport Department (JPJ) and police will start issuing summonses from Jan 1 to all passengers for not wearing their rear seat belts.

Vehicle owners and passengers would be given a six-month grace period during which they would only be issued a compound of RM300 for not wearing their rear seat belts.

But from July 1, drivers and passengers caught not using their seat belts would have to pay a fine of up to RM2,000, serve up to one year’s jail or both under the Road Transport Act.

However, it is not mandatory for cars registered before Jan 1, 1995 to be retrofitted with rear seat belts as they do not have the rear anchorage points.

Other vehicles that are exempted from the ruling are commercial vehicles such as taxis and rental cars, large vehicles that can seat nine passengers or more and haulers that have a tonnage limit of more than 3.5 tonnes.

Proton, Perodua and Honda have signed a memorandum of understanding to retrofit rear seat belts in 227,000, 435,000 and 35,000 of their respective vehicles for free. So, what are you waiting for?

Source: The Star...Rear seat belt offenders face harsher penalty from July

Malacca - Malaysia's City of Lights

Malacca being recently awarded the Unesco World Heritage Site status is earning a new name as the ‘City Of Lights’.

If you were to take a slow drive through the city or a riverboat cruise down the Malacca River especially at sundown, you would be enchanted by the colourful lights in various parts of the city.

Bright eyes: The 60m Eye on Malaysia situated next to the Malacca River mouth is also decorated with stunning lights at night.
Majestic: The Straits Mosque (Masjid Selat) in Pulau Melaka decorated with colourful lights in the evening.
Famous street: The Jonker Street is decorated with red lights at night.

Source: The Star...Malacca: City of lights