Welcome 2014 in style

Welcome 2014 in style

Revellers can look forward to ringing in the new year with a bang in two of the city's most iconic landmarks.

Mayor Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib recently announced that City Hall together with Visit KL, Tourism Malaysia and KLCC Properties are organising countdown celebrations, known as the KL New Year Countdown 2014, at Dataran Merdeka and KLCC.

The four-hour events will kick off at 9pm on Dec 31.

At Dataran Merdeka, catch the performances of Zainal Abidin, Amy Search, Jay Jay, Aweera Mojo, Najwa Latif, Def Gab C and more.

The crowd can also join in the fun with a "Joget Lambak with Cultural Dancers" and win prizes in a "Visit KL Guess What" quiz.

There will also be a food bazaar at Dataran Underground. Starting at 3pm, the bazaar offers over 50 varieties of party food such as cupcakes, pizzas and pavlovas with a local twist.

Revellers can also write down their resolutions to be placed on a Resolution Tree@KL City Gallery, with prizes to be won for the best resolutions.

The highlight of the evening is the spectacular countdown before the fireworks display.

At KLCC, the celebrations are aptly themed Fabulous 2014@KLCC with performances by Jaclyn Victor, among others, at the KLCC park.

There will be laser shows, cultural performances and a giant water screen showing the upcoming highlights of Visit Malaysia Year 2014.

"The celebrations will see Kuala Lumpur's largest fireworks display," said KLCC Properties chief executive officer Datuk Hashim Wahir.

Phesal advised the public to use public transport such as the LRT and Monorail which will be extending their services to 2am.

However, those who wish to drive can park their vehicles at Dataran Merdeka Underground, Daya Bumi, Padang Merbok and around Central Market.

To facilitate preparations, Jalan Raja Laut will be closed from 7pm to 1am on Dec 31.


Datuk Seri Ahmad Phesal Talib (second from left) with the celebrities who will be ushering in the new year.

~News courtesy of New Straits Times~

Sweets and treats in Genting

Sweets and treats in Genting

This school holiday, Resorts World Genting (RWG) is delivering a host of sweets and tasty treats during the Cookies, Candies and Cream promotion.

Previously RWG had a Chocoholics and Candylicious promotion.

The cookies and pastries served at the Coffee Terrace are prepared by Genting grand executive pastry chef Alan Yeong Wai Luen.

"We consistently try to serve different types of desserts for our customers.

"Since many of them come here often we continuously strive to provide something different for every meal," he said.

Yeong said that all the cookies and pastries such as the macaroons, glass mousse cake, ais kacang, cendol and snowflakes are made in- house.

The candies and ice cream are from Gelatomio.

The buffet at the Coffee Terrace also has a rotating menu ensuring visitors who dine here often don't get bored with the food.

On top of the upgraded dessert section, the Coffee Terrace also serves Asian and Western dishes ranging from nyonya, local, Chinese, Middle Eastern, Japanese and Western dishes.

Once your craving for sweets has been satiated, take a stroll outside the Genting Grand Hotel where a fabulous light show will commence.

The entire facade of the Genting Grand Hotel will be transformed into a giant projection screen where festive specials will be screened.

The "screen" is as big as a football field and the images are clear and sharp, as the latest projection technology is being used.

The Christmas specials are screened every 20 minutes, accompanied by the group II Divo's Christmas songs.

It is the first of its kind in Malaysia and it is a great opportunity for visitors to experience this show.

For New Year's Eve there will be a countdown special. For Chinese New Year you can expect a touch of Choy San Yeh and there will be a special screening for Valentine's Day.


Alan Yeong Wai Luen showcases his sweet specialities.

~News courtesy of New Straits Times~

Save more with KLIA Ekspres value packages

Save more with KLIA Ekspres value packages

Express Rail Link (ERL) is once again offering the KLIA Ekspres Group Saver and Family Package during this year-end school holiday. Also making a return is the Touch 'n Go on KLIA Transit.

ERL chief executive officer Noormah Mohd Noor, in announcing the return of these promotions, said: "Our customers have recognised the convenience and reliability of our train services. With our 99.7 per cent on-time performance, we can assure them of a safe and smooth ride at very affordable rates."

The KLIA Family Package offers one-way travel for two adults and two children aged 2 to 12. At RM75, the package is 25 per cent cheaper than the total of four tickets at regular price.

Those travelling in a group of three or more can enjoy the Group Saver rate of RM25 per person one way. The regular fare is RM35.

The packages can be purchased online from now until Jan 1 at www.KLIAekspres.com or through the KLIA Ekspres mobile app for Android and iPhone users. The e-tickets are valid for use on the selected travel dates within the travel period.

The Touch 'n Go on KLIA Transit offers a 10 per cent savings for those using Touch 'n Go cards at KLIA Transit gates from now until Feb 14.

The discount will be automatically calculated at the gate. Customers can also buy and reload Touch 'n Go cards at ERL stations.

For details on the offers, visit www.KLIAekspres.com/deals or call customer enquiry at 03-2267 8000 on weekdays, 8.30am to 6pm.

~News courtesy of New Straits Times~

Value for money at Ibis Styles

Value for money at Ibis Styles

BUSINESSMEN and tourists who don't want to fork out an exorbitant sum of money to stay in a swanky five-star hotel in town, can now opt to stay in the Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Cheras hotel.

The three-star premium economy hotel has been offering guests comfortable rooms to stay in at affordable prices since it opened its doors to the public on Oct 1, 2012.

Speaking to Streets recently, Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur general manager Hubert Low said it was the first premium economy hotel under the Accor Group to be set up in Malaysia.

"The Accor Group manages other hotels as well, including the five-star Sofitel and Pullman chain of hotels, the four-star Novotel hotel, the MGallery boutique hotels, the four-star Mercure and Grand Mercure hotels and the three-star Ibis Styles, Ibis and Ibis Budget hotels.

"Our hotel boasts 156 rooms divided into two categories, the standard deluxe room and the business suite.

"The price for one night in a standard deluxe room generally ranges from RM180+ to RM200+ while the price for a night's stay in a business suite generally ranges from RM260+ to RM280+.

"We have 50 standard deluxe rooms, each with a queen-sized bed and six business suites, with a king-sized bed each.

"We also have 100 twin rooms where two single beds are available in each.

"The hotel has a Streats Bar where guests can unwind and mingle in the lounge and enjoy a variety of drinks.

"The Streats Cafe, located on the upper ground floor of the hotel near the Streats Bar, has been offering guests a variety of a la carte Malaysian hawker and international Western fare daily from 6.30am to 11pm," he said.

Low said the word Streats was a combination of the words streets and treats.

The hotel is also offering barbecue buffet dinner every Friday from 7pm to 10.30pm for only RM58 nett.

"This barbecue buffet is truly value for money. We want families and friends to come here, have a good time and enjoy delicious food such as roast lamb, barbecue chicken, sausages, satay as well as other dishes like fried rice.

"Also, families can bring their kids to our high tea parties that are held every Saturday from 4pm to 7pm.

The high-tea is priced at RM42 nett per person for adults while children between 7 and 12 get a 50 per cent discount.

Lots of fun and games with exciting prizes will be thrown in to keep the children entertained. All children aged 6 and below eat for free,," added Low.

A la carte dishes are offered daily at all other times.

Low said the hotel attracts large groups of tourists from China, Indonesia, Sweden, France, Germany, Japan, Singapore and of course our own locals.

"Each of our hotel guests also gets a complimentary breakfast buffet at Streats Cafe between 6.30am and 10.30am daily.

Walk-in guests on the other hand just have to pay RM26.50 to enjoy a full spread of nasi lemak, chicken rendang, noodles, Chinese porridge, pastries and other dishes.

"Ibis Styles KL Cheras Hotel is located adjacent to the new C180 shopping complex which is a joint business venture between Mitra Land Properties Sdn Bhd and Yap Loong & Sons company.

These two companies have asked the French Accor Group to manage the hotel in this area," he explained.

Don't be surprised to see a wide variety of restaurants, pubs, nightclubs and other interesting outlets located a stone's throw away from the hotel.

The hotel is also located near the AEON Jaya Jusco shopping centre.

The hotel has seven function rooms and more are in the pipeline. "Our meeting rooms are popular with businessmen and we have different packages that come with rooms and those which also come with food.

"The meeting packages are divided into half-day meetings (RM65 nett per pax) and full day meetings (RM85 per pax)," added Low.

Ibis Styles Kuala Lumpur Cheras Hotel is perfect if you're not looking for a hotel with a swimming pool or other frills.

To date, there are more than 120 Ibis Styles hotels in 11 countries. The hotel is at Jalan C180/1 Dataran C180, Cheras.

For reservations, call 03-9086 8888.

~News courtesy of New Straits Times~

Visit Malaysia 2014

Stay, dine and shop at Mid Valley City

Stay, dine and shop at Mid Valley City

WEEKENDS are now even better with the Weekend Temptations Promotion at The Gardens Hotel & Residences. The hotel is strategically located within the precinct of The Gardens Mall, Mid Valley City .

From now till April 30, stay a minimum of two nights over Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays and enjoy a RM50 F&B credit, redeemable during the stay. The F&B credit can be utilised at any of the The Gardens Hotel & Residences’ food and beverage outlets, which include The Spread, Ri-Yakitori Bar, Sage Restaurant & Wine Bar and Lobby Bar.

Promotion rates start from RM350 for a deluxe room and rates are inclusive of buffet breakfast for up to two persons.

Complimentary Wi-Fi access ensures connectivity while on a weekend retreat.

Spacious: The one-bedroom deluxe residence at The Gardens Hotel & Residences.

Designed for both leisure seekers and business executives on extended stay, the Gardens Hotel & Residences offers a total of 647 premier accommodations with 448 furnished guestrooms at The Gardens Hotel and 199 spacious fully serviced residences at The Gardens Residences.

It is the first hotel in Malaysia to offer a non- smoking environment throughout its guest rooms and enclosed areas.

With a host of leisure, entertainment and recreational activities, Mid Valley City, Kuala Lumpur is one of the most compelling leisure, hospitality and retail destinations in South-East Asia.

For reservations, call 03-2268 1111 or e-mail resvnkul@gardenshtlres.com or visit www.gardenshtlres.com

~News courtesy of The Star~

KL Citywalk launched

KL Citywalk launched

KUALA LUMPUR’S latest attraction the KL CityWalk was officially launched by city mayor Tan Sri Ahmad Fuad Ismail recently.

The first alfresco strip mall in the city, KL CityWalk is a place where heritage and history are captured through hand-picked emerging Malaysian entrepreneurs.

It is part of the beautification plan that took a decade to be realised to make Kuala Lumpur a world-class tourist destination.

The task of developing the project was awarded to Trend Matrix Enterprises Sdn Bhd.

The 500m row of shops fronting Jalan P. Ramlee and Jalan Pinang, has 54 boutique outlets. It is managed by KL CityWalk Enterprises Sdn Bhd.


Making it official: Ahmad Fuad (third from left) launching the KL City Walk in Jalan P. Ramlee with (from left) DBKL directorgeneral Datuk Salleh Yusop, Tourism Malaysia Board chairman Datuk Victor Wee and acting Tourism Malaysia director-general Datuk Azizan Nordin.

At the launch, Fuad said KL CityWalk was another tourism product for Kuala Lumpur.

He said the area used be a monsoon drain that was underused but had now been transformed.

“If we have more such places, we would not mind having the private sector enhance them because it promotes a cleaner, healthier and conducive environment.

“The 10-year wait could be related to the building specifications but we had a discussion to get it moving.

“We want more tourists to come, so we have to offer different products. At present, KLCC is the top tourist spot followed by Dataran Merdeka,” he said, adding that walkways created convenience for people to move from place to place.

When asked if there were other areas or plans similar to KL CityWalk, Fuad said there was none at the moment.

Peaceful niche: KL CityWalk is ideal for those who prefer to take a stroll.

“We have to see the feasibility as not every place can be developed in such a way,” he said.

During the event, Fuad also launched the VisitKL Tourism Centre at KL CityWalk that operates from 9am to 5.30am daily.

Trend Matrix managing director Ronnie Choong said KL CityWalk was a showcase featuring lifestyle, culture, heritage and history.

He said the strategic location in the immediate area offered an ideal place to meet and revel in the sights, sounds and taste of the city.

“About RM20mil was spent as part of this beautification project.

“In terms of security we have installed 95 closed-circuit television cameraa with pan, zoom and tilt features.

“Since our soft launch with the tenants, about 5,000 people have visited KL CityWalk, 10% of whom were spending customers. We hope this will increase to 10,000 people,” he said.

KL CityWalk is open from 7.30am to midnight.

For enquiries, call KL CityWalk hotline at 03-21706688.

~News courtesy of The Star~

Temperature rising at mall

Temperature rising at mall

THE latest shopping spot in Bukit Bintang — fahrenheit88 — joins in the hype and excitement for the 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival (1MMSC) from now till Aug 31.

Great duty-free offers, discounts, promotions and contest are on throughout the sale carnival. With free vouchers, gifts and contest prizes worth up to RM100,000 to be given away, be sure to free yourself for the 1Malaysia Mega Sale Carnival 2011 at fahrenheit88.

Stand a chance to win amazing duty-free prizes worth up to RM20,000. Every RM100 charged to your MasterCard or RM150 spent in a single receipt mall-wide entitles you to one form. Maximum of 10 forms redeemable at Concierge Counter, Ground Floor. jewellery sets, designer fragrance hampers, stylish accessories and so much more to be won.

You can also get a free RM10 shopping voucher when you charge RM100 to your MasterCard or RM100 in a single receipt mall-wide.

For Mastercard holders, get a free gift when you charge RM200 in a single receipt to your card.

The first 200 shoppers get free coffee or ice-cream treats when you charge RM200 in a single receipt to your MasterCard.

Shopping is now made easy at fahrenheit88 with free two-hour parking when you spend RM100 in a single receipt at any specialty stores or RM300 at Uniqlo. Redemption at Concierge Counter, Ground Floor.

Enjoy great discounts, offers and promotions at participating shops.

·Get up to 70% off at Geb, Icon Fashion and Material.

·Get up to 50% off at A8, Bare Face, Da Louis, Donald and Claire, Focus Point, My Diamond, Poxzl and Summit.

·Get up to 30% off at Leather Avenue, My Diamond and Porgie & Co.

·Get up to 20% off at A8, Crocs, G-Factory, Leather Avenue and Material.

·Get up to 10% off at California Pizza Kitchen, Crocs, Folli Follie and Material.

·Receive free gift with purchase at A8, Donald and Claire, Mircoz, Pacific Coffee Company, R20, The Perfume Shop and Thai Odyssey.

·Enjoy special deals at Catch Up, Discreet, Diva, Larrie, Love G and Thai Odyssey.

~News courtesy of The Star~

KLCC a big draw for dance music fans

KLCC area still a big draw for dance music fans

The KLCC area marks one of the busiest clubbing stretches in town, with major clubs dotting Jalan Ampang, Jalan P. Ramlee, Jalan Pinang, Jalan Kia Peng and Jalan Sultan Ismail.

ZOUK

113, Jalan Ampang, KL

Zouk KL gives you a taste of everything. Here’s what’s on offer over most of the rooms on a weekly basis.

TUESDAYS at ZOUK: Ghetto Heaven with the best quality hip hop, R&B and urban grooves played by residents DJ Luqe and DJ Face with MC Carleed and MC Poi with regular international guests! Admission (with one drink): RM18. Ladies Complimentary entry with five drinks before midnight.

WEDNESDAYS AT VELVET UNDERGROUND: The Original Mambo Jambo. Velvet Underground takes you back to the 80’s and 90’s with DJ Ken and Radzi. Admission (with one drink): RM30.

THURSDAYS AT ZOUK, PHUTURE: 4PLAY: One mammoth party every Thursday with the best in every genre over four rooms. Zouk: R&B and hip hop, with DJs Goldfish, Luqe and Ken with MC Point Blanc. Phuture: Mambo favourites with DJs Radzi and Ken. Admission (with one drink): RM18 Ladies / RM28 Men.

THURSDAYS AT VELVET UNDERGROUND: THE DEEPHOUSE SOCIETY with our own DJ Gabriel. Gabriel’s 22-year passion for both house and techno has become a lifestyle choice so compelling that drove him to create TheDeepHouseSociety (DHS). The main objective behind this digital label is to connect, expand & expose. The label’s goal is to position TheDeepHouseSociety as a lifestyle brand and with the help of Zouk Club KL, Gabriel will showcase the musical offering DHS has to offer on a weekly basis. Admission (with one drink): RM18 Ladies / RM28 Men.

FRIDAYS AT ZOUK: GLOBAL keeps the spirit of all things on the EDM scene alive and kicking. Resident Terence C will keep the dance floor packed all night long with progressive house, trance and allsorts. International guests regularly! Admission (allows access to Zouk and Barsonic) (with one drink): RM38 Ladies / RM48 Men.

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT PHUTURE: FLAVA lets you party all weekend in Phuture with the best in R&B and hip-hop featuring DJs Luqe, Radzi and MC Fendi. Admission (with one drink): RM38 Ladies / RM48 Men.

FRIDAYS AND SATURDAYS AT VELVET: F.A.B. Fabulous and Bold: takes you to 90s and noughties territory. Think Ace of Base, Technotronic, C+C Music Factory, Blur, Nirvana, Vanilla Ice right through to Destiny¹s Child, Spice Girls, N*Sync, Gwen Stefani, Daft Punk and Groovejet. Residents Ken, Pietro and MC Point Blanc. (with one drink): RM38 Ladies / RM48 Men

FRIDAYS AT BARSONIC: TWILIGHT ACTIONGIRL weekly with music mayhem and madness as usual going for indie, alternative and electro vibes. DJs Bunga, Ribut 10:49, Chaseylain and Xu preside as usual, with surprise guests galore. Admission (with one drink): RM20 Ladies / RM30 Men.

SATURDAYS AT ZOUK: LOUD Goldfish and Blink.If you dig the BIG ROOM sounds of Deadmau5, Swedish House Mafia, Laidback Luke, David Guetta, Calvin Harris, Eric Prydz, Groove Armada, Faithless, The Crookers, this is for you. Admission: (allows entry to Zouk and Barsonic) (with one drink): RM38 Ladies / RM48 Men.

SATURDAYS AT BARSONIC: SUPERSONIC goes electro, indie, mash-ups, house with a rotation of Djs. This month: 4th OMFG with Guru & Mr Nasty / 11th Lap Sap & Co / 18th STLD with Mr Nasty, Guru Guru and Blastique / 25th House This with Hypembeats, Jee Hoe and Blink. Admission (with one drink): RM20 Ladies / RM30 Men.

For reservations please Please call +603-2171 2075 (12-6pm) / +6016-332 3191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zoukclub.com.my . For information call Zouk KL at 03-2171 1997 /fax: 03-2171 1998 or visit www.zoukclub.com.my

ARISTO @ ZOUK

113, Jalan Ampang, KL

Essentially part of the Zouk complex and family. For information call Zouk KL at +603-2171 1997 /fax: +603-2171 1998 or visit www.zoukclub.com.my

SULTAN LOUNGE

Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur City Centre, KL

True to it’s name, guests will have a feel being in an opulent Arabian tent with tented private booths, luxurious drapings surrounding the lounge along and an impressive triple-height water feature that overlooks a glassy opaque bar to top it off! Watch this space for updates. Admission (with one drink) is RM50. Telephone +603-2380 8888 Facsimile +603-2380 8833. Website: www.mandarinoriental.com

7ATENINE

Ascott Kuala Lumpur, 9, Jalan Pinang, KL

Fine dine at the Ascot and chill-out with live sunset jazz, international DJs and enjoy fabulous deals on premium wines and cocktails. White Nite @ 7atenine enhances your Saturday nights. Guests dressed in white enjoy a Martini cocktail “Bootylicious” on the house. Party the night away with the ethereal chill-out feel perfectly complemented by the white décor. This Saturday’s guest DJ is the ever eclectic Mr Fluff. For reservations, call +603-2161 7789, +6012-210 3055.

THE MARKETPLACE

4A, Lorong Yap Kwan Seng, KL

Restaurant and Lounge for clubbers who like a little of both dinner and drinks later. h: Tue to Thur: noon to 1am. Fri: noon to 2am. Sat: 5pm to 2am. Sun 4pm to midnight. Call +603-2166 0750. E-mail: marketplace.my@gmail.com | Website: www.marketplacekl.com

POPPY COLLECTION

18-1, Jalan P. Ramlee, KL

Located at the corner of Jalan. P. Ramlee and Jalan Law Yew See opposite Jalan Pinang and the Twin Towers the complex has four rooms but we concentrate on Passion upstairs and Poppy Garden downstairs.

POPPY GARDEN: R&B and hip hop with soul for the most part, with regular international guests both house/techno and R&B/hip hop. Fri & Sat: Soul Seduction. Thur: Soul Sista and Ladies Night. Free entry for groups of five before 10.30pm.

PASSION: Goes the house music route on Fridays and Saturdays. Admission (with one drink) is RM35 weekends. Hours: Sun to Thur: 4pm to 2am. Fri & Sat: 4pm to 3am. Parties start 9pm onwards. Contact: +603-2141 8888 / +603-2171 6666 fax: +603-2148 1282/ +603-2161 1948. E-mail: info@poppy-collection.com | Website: www.poppy-collection.com

LUNA BAR & CRISTALLO

33rd Flr, Menara Panglobal, Jalan Punchak, off Jalan P Ramlee, KL

The rooftop bar club with the swimming pool that has impressed many a visiting international DJ keeps the club music flowing. From May 16 to June 30, special guest resident comes from UK. Random Geeza has had an everlasting affection and connection to the house scene from the early acid house, Manchester rave scene, right through to the present day. Normal admission (with one drink): RM50 after 9.30pm. h: 5pm to 1am. Tue to Fri & Eve of Public Holidays: 5pm to 3am. Sat: 10am to 3am Sundays & Public Holidays - 10am to 1am. Call +603-2332 7777 for admission information.

TINMINE II

Lower Lobby, Crowne Mutiara Hotel, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL

IT’s back, after over THREE decades and however many incarnations, the name, the venue returns.

NEO LUXE LOUNGE & RESTAURANT

19, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL

Indulge yourself with sensuous global tapas, designer cocktails & avant garde lounge music.

KL LIVE @ LIFE CENTRE

20, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL

This multi-thousand capacity venue has had many an incarnation over the past decade, most famously as Warp Club and Ruumz. Now just called KL Live, get set for a host of independent Club events being hosted at this longstanding venue. Details as events come and go.

SKYBAR

33rd Flr, Traders Hotel, KLCC, off Jalan Kia Peng, KL

SkyBar’s contemporary setting provokes in guests an instant and irresistible desire to just chill out. Guests can gaze at the glow from the illuminated towering twin towers while listening to ‘straight chill’ and upbeat music. Guest DJs feature regularly. h: Sun to Thur: 11am to 1am. Fri & Sat: 11am to 3am. Call +603-2332 9888 for information.

THE APARTMENT DOWNTOWN

Lot G48 & 139, Grd & 1st Flr, Suria KLCC, KL

For information call +603-2166 2257 or e-mail theapartmentklcc@chaswood.com. Website: www.atheapartment.com

ALOHA CLUB BISTRO & VIP LOUNGE

Lot 924, Jln P. Ramlee, KL

This 30,000 square foot mega-club has 3½ levels consisting of a dance club, bistro & restaurant and an exclusive VIP Lounge.

Oahu Bar: 1st & 2nd Floor - VIP Lounge sees DJ Ken and DJ Ben seven days a week playing commercial hits covering the past four decades.

Honolulu Bar: Lower ground. DJs Marc Antoine and Jinggo Bilboa play R&B, hip hop and house from Wed to Sun. Hula Nite (ladies nite) every Wed with free entrance for all the ladies and free cocktail.

~News courtesy of The Star~

See and learn Kuala Lumpur

Public can see and learn about KL via Malaysia Heritage Walk

Literally walk down memory lane through the heart of Kuala Lumpur starting at the Central Market at 10.30am every day.

Malaysia Heritage Walk, a free service, which began in October last year, is carried out by a group of volunteers called Be Tourist.

Tour guide and Kuala Lumpur expert Erina Loo begins the journey explaining how Central Market was a wet market in 1888.

She said the main aim was to promote and highlight the historical aspect of Kuala Lumpur by walking along the busy road.

Scenic sight: The convergence of Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang played a significant role in the history of Kuala Lumpur.

Loo describes the architecture of the building as art deco, which faced redevelopment but was saved by a group of non-governmental organisations to preserve its structure.

She then proceeded to Jalan Pasar, where the original market was located with the clock tower built in the 1930s standing out.

She said the British constructed the administrative building in Jalan Mahkamah Persekutuan, which is now known as Bangunan Sultan Abdul Samad.

“Loke Chow Kit, a leading Chinese trader used to have his own department store in the same administrative area, which goes to show the kind of influence he had at the time,” she said.

While walking along the convergence of the Sungai Gombak and Sungai Klang, Loo said a port used to be located along the bank.

The port, which was strategic for the market, allowed the trading and exchange of goods.

Colonial look: Old buildings along Jalan Pasar.

Moving along to another iconic structure of the city is the Masjid Jamek mosque that was built for the Malay settlement near the present HSBC Bank.

The tour then proceeded to one of the busiest streets in the city, predominantly known to Indians as Lebuh Ampang. It was made famous by the Chettiar community from south India after they established money-lending establishments along this road.

“The Indians made their initial fortune selling salt but most of them had left during the emergency period in 1960s,” Loo said while showing an old Chettiar shop that is still operating as a traditional money-lending outlet.

Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, previously known as High Street, has some of the oldest shophouses that are still in their original form.

Walking along this road, one can see modern businesses and traditional traders still operating side by side.

Further down Jalan Tun H.S. Lee is where the jewellery and pawn shops were located about 50 years ago.

Near the area, one will find Kuala Lumpur’s oldest Taoist temple built by Kapitan Yap Ah Loy, the man behind the development of Kuala Lumpur.

Kapitan Yap Ah Loy built the temple behind his house to show his gratitude to his master who was killed in a civil war.

Tourist lure: This is the oldest Taoist temple in Kuala Lumpur built by Kapitan Yap Ah Loy.

Moving along to Jalan Hang Kasturi, one will find a row of shophouses known for selling dried seafood and Chinese herbs, but now only one or two are in the trade.

It has now been transformed into Kasturi Walk with a huge Wau structure welcoming people from all over the world to Central Market. The tour ends at Central Market.

Those interested in taking the tour can call 017-989 1031 or 03-2032 1031 or log on to www.malasyiaheritage.net.

~News courtesy of The Star~

Bookshop offering 50% discount

Bookshop offering 50% discount for clearance sale

THE Big BookShop in Atria Shopping Complex is having a clearance sale with 50% storewide discount from its already marked-down low prices.

Its manager-in-charge K.C. Chow said the bookshop was moving out soon because of redevelopment plans. “Since we are moving out, we wanted to have a good clearance instead of bringing back stocks to the warehouse.

“And a 50% storewide discount is our way of rewarding loyal customers and avid book readers,” said Chow.

He said Big BookShop in Atria has always operated as a warehouse concept for the past couple of years where good-value books are sold for really low prices.

“For a novel that usually retails between RM35 and RM40 in the market, we will sell it at RM15.

“And now with the 50% discount, it means we are selling the novel at RM7.50,” said Chow.

He said bookworms can expect a good range of books which also boasts of overseas publishers like Harper Collins and Random House, among others.

For children, there are the Ladybird books to buy while people who love to cook can look forward to the Family Circle Mini Cookbooks that are going for RM1 only. There are various topics under this mini cookbook series to select from such as sizzling wok and roast to tapas as well as fats and carbohydrates.

The 50%, said Chow, was applicable to everything which included general titles, novels, hobbies, business, health and cookery except for local school books that were given a 20% discount.

Stationeries are also going at a special 20% off.

“We have received positive feedback from the public since we started on May 20.

“The prices are amazingly low, the books are brand new and titles are current.

“In fact, for Times Edition books as well as Hannah Montana and High School Musical, we are selling them at 70% discount, which translates to RM3 per book only,” said Chow.

The clearance sale ends on Sunday, with over 150,000 books to be cleared. It is held from 11am to 9pm.

Big Bookshop is located on the first floor of Atria in Damansara Jaya, Petaling Jaya.

~News courtesy of The Star~

Mall to open Japanese-themed precinct

Mall to open Japanese-themed precinct in July

Pavilion Kuala Lumpur (KL) will be launching its latest themed precinct, Tokyo Street, inspired by the modern yet traditional Asakusa district in July this year.

As with the popular district located in Japan’s capital city Tokyo, one of the key focal attractions at this area will be a giant red lantern that will greet visitors entering the 6th Floor precinct.

“Our lantern will be a bit smaller compared to the one in the real Asakusa but it is fabricated by the same company that created the original,” shopping centre head of design and fit-out Tan Peng Han said, adding that it took three months for the lantern to be completed.

Raising the red lantern: (From left) Yap along with leasing director Lovell Ho and design and fit-out head Tan Peng Han unveiling the logo for Tokyo Street, the new themed precinct to be opened in July.

Pavilion KL retail chief executive officer Joyce Yap said they wanted to offer customers an authentic Japanese experience and even brought in real Japanese brands to this end.

“Of the 29 confirmed brands we have opening in Tokyo Street, 12 are authentically Japanese while the rest feature Japanese concepts.

“Currently, 95% of the area is occupied with over 60% of the brands debuting for the first time in Malaysia,” Yap said at the press conference to announce the precinct.

The confirmed brands are mainly food and beverage types followed by retail and services such as a hair salon and a travel agent.

“We decided to do Tokyo Street after extensive research as there is a rising interest among consumers in Japanese-themed trends,” Yap said.

The total gross floor area of the precinct will be 3,716sq m whereas the total net lettable area is 2,517.59sq m with 41 lots including kiosks.

Yap also said that the target market was 70% local and 50% tourists.

“We will primarily target the urban crowd, modern individuals who relish the energy of Tokyo and the dynamism of cosmopolitan living with a love of fashion, gadgets, dining and entertainment,” she said.

The secondary market will be the Japanese expatriate community. “We hope they will come to regard Tokyo Street as a home outside of Japan,” she added.

Special concierge staff who will be able to speak Japanese will also be on hand to assist customers at the precinct that will emulate the Japanese way of living in many ways.

Japanese culture will also come alive at the precinct through various celebrations that will be organised from time to time such as Tanabata, Tango No Sekku (Boys’ Day) and Hinamatsuri (Doll Festival).

Yap said lots of effort and investment had gone into creating Tokyo Street.

“Creating a precinct or a concept like this is not just about acquiring hardware. It takes lots of planning, marketing, pricing and research. If this precinct is successful, it is possible we will look into creating others to emulate other cultures,” she said.

Yap said that they would continue working closely with the Tourism Ministry to get Tokyo Street recognised as a prime tourism destination in the Bukit Bintang area and within Pavilion KL.

~News courtesy of The Star~

Orchestra for charity

Orchestra for charity

The Rotary Club of Shah Alam is hosting the Dama Orchestra Performance “The Moon Speaks For My Heart” on Friday at 8.30pm at Pentas 1, KLPac, to raise funds for charity projects. For tickets, call James Wong 03-2148 8968/ Soon Ee Hooi 012-3399 466.

~News courtesy of The Star~

Largest gathering of supercars in a mall

Largest gathering of supercars in a mall

OVER 100 super cars roared their way into the cavernous courtyard of ‘space u8’ recently, making it the largest single gathering inside a mall in Malaysia.

The Ferraris, Porsches, Lamborghinis, Aston Martins and Maseratis assembled at Shah Alam’s newest mall as a prelude to the 2011 Supercar Charity Challenge, raised funds for orphanages in Negri Sembilan, Malacca and Johor.

“We are thrilled to offer space u8’s 70,000sq ft courtyard as the venue for the charity event and it reflects the mall’s identity as a fun, lifestyle location,” said its chief executive officer Raja Ahmad Nizam Raja Razali.

The mall which is located in the Bukit Jelutong township will also host the inaugural Shah Alam Motor Show from June 23 to 26 which will be open to the public, offering a range of activities for car enthusiasts and families.

“Space u8 is gearing up for our soft launch a little later this year and this is our way of inviting people for a fun sneak preview while contributing to charity as we are also a main sponsor of the Supercar Charity Challenge,” added Raja Ahmad.

~News courtesy of The Star~

Landscape paintings

Landscape paintings

THE Han’s Art Gallery is having an art exhibition featuring Chong Buck Tee’s Chinese landscape paintings. The exhibition runs until May 29 at L320, 3rd Floor, Amcorp Mall, 18, Persiaran Barat, Petaling Jaya. The gallery is open from 11am to 7pm. The gallery is closed on Mondays. For details, call 03-7954 0805.

~Info courtesy of The Star~

Art exhibition

Art exhibition

THE NN Gallery in Ampang is holding an exhibition entitled ‘Inspiration 2011’, which showcases Akademi Inspire’s first fine art exhibition from now until May 25. The works, from different mediums, are products of various students from the academy. Collectors can find various styles from abstract to semi-abtract. For details, call 03-4270 6588.

~Info courtesy of The Star~

Musical magic after dark

Musical magic after dark

AFTER a long hard day at work, there are few things better than kicking up your heels, relaxing with a long, cold drink and enjoying the sweet sounds of music, especially if it happens to be played live.

ALEXIS BISTRO AMPANG

Lot 10 & 11, Great Eastern Mall, Kuala Lumpur.

Tel: 03-4260 2288

If you’re ever tired of Top 40 hits or old school rock’n’roll, then Alexis is probably the best place to check out. Jazz takes centre stage here, but only on Friday and Saturday.


LAILA’S CAFE LOUNGE
B-7-1, Block B, Plaza Kelana Jaya, Jln SS7/13A, PJ.

Tel: 03-7877 6787

Laila’s is a great place to kick back and relax and the best part is there’s something special going on here almost every week. Great music to be had here with a selection of guest artistes lined up. Sunday nights are particularly memorable with some great relaxed vibes.

OVO LIVE BISTRO

Terrace Level, Up Town 2, No 2, Jln SS21/37, Damansara Uptown.

Tel: 03-7725 2288

Ovo is the latest addition to the bustling nightlife industry and promises a touch of something different for a night out. It’s not just a nightspot but a full-fledged restaurant as well, with a wide selection of various cuisines to pick from. There’s a great line-up of music to choose from next week.

Mon: Cool Gang

Tues: Touch Mahal

Wed: E6

Sun: Talent experiment

RAINFOREST SPORTS BAR

C4.07, Lvl 4, Pavilion KL, Jln Bukit Bintang, KL

Tel: 03-2163 0163

Looking for a place to chill out in the heart of the city? Well, the Rainforest is a good bet as it is right in the heart of the Bukit Bintang area. Now, there is more on offer with a mix of live music thrown in to the mix.

Thurs: Mark Renesh

Fri: Victor & Mark Renesh

Sat: Artstream

CHILLOUT BISTRO & RESTAURANT

G31, Ground Floor, Subang Parade, Subang.

Tel: 03-5635 5508

Another great addition for those in the Subang area. A great selection of food complements the nightly entertainment which ranges from bands to a deejay spinning some great grooves. Currently, local legend Bala hits the stage here on Wednesday nights and there is a lot more to offer with live music almost every day.

Mon: Ice, Vishnu & Mizan

Tues: Bongga Bongga

Wed: Allan G Trio

Thurs: Bongga Bongga

Fri & Sat: Freedom

LA RAMBLA

B-0-15, Megan Avenue 2, 12, Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, KL

Tel: 03-2161 3010

For some great music in the heart of the city, be sure to drop by La Rambla, which also serves up some great food to go with the after-dark vibes. Right now, the outlet boasts a good collection of musicians.

Monday: Clifford Jay & Jason Noah

Tues: Charles Barnabas & Alya

Wed: Mizan:

Thurs: Vishnu

Fri: Alphabeat

Sat: Ashik

ARTISTA RESTAURANT & BAR

G-13, Tropicana City Mall, 3, Jln SS20/27, PJ

Tel: 03-7710 6585

PJ’s newest mall also boasts one of PJ’s newest pubs that features live music. Pretty cool place to kick back and relax to the sounds of some great acts.

MANDOLIN

C5-1 & C6-1, Plaza Glomac, Jalan SS7/19, Kelana Jaya, PJ.

New kid on the block Mandolin recently opened its doors, offering another outlet for live music fans in Petaling Jaya. So far, some great acts like The Union and Big Game have already taken the stage here. Music will be on offer seven nights a week at Mandolin so watch this space to find out more about who’s going to be taking the mic at the outlet.

Mon: Big Game with Mary Jackson

Tues: Alphabeat

Wed: Small Stones

Thurs: Strollers 2

Fri: The Union

Sat: Five & Dime

Sun: Touch Mahal

ONLINE

32, Jalan SS20/10, Damansara Kim, Petaling Jaya.

Tel: 03-7728 0532

It has been 21 years but the boys at Online show no signs of slowing down so be ready for a blast. Friendly owners and a friendly crowd all add up to a great night out when you party at Online.

Mon: Shahrin Band Trio

Tues: Muzza & Din

Wed: Vishnu

Thurs: Mizan

Fri: David Mark

Sat: The Corn Cake Kings: Julian Mokhtar & Aznan Aziz

Sun: Crow

CJ’S BISTRO

D 37-01, Dataran 3 Two Square, Jln 19/1, PJ.

Tel: 012-306 1769 (CJ)

It’s back but with a slightly different name. Ceejay’s used to be one of the better spots in town to check out some live music and the new outlet doesn’t disappoint. Expect some great bands to hit the stage. Still a hotspot for some great partying with great bands and some good stuff from the kitchen. Sunday nights are extra special with Clinton and the Revolution throwing open the floor for anyone to come in and jam with the band.

Tues: Quiz Night followed by Mizan

Wed: Artstream with Suresh

Thurs:Alleycats

Fri: Malaysian Requlars

Sat: Hydra

Sat: Revolution

BACKYARD PUB & GRILL

26/28, Jalan Sri Hartamas 8, Kuala Lumpur

Tel: 03-6201 0318

Mention Backyard and live music will definitely be one of the first things to come to mind. That and, of course, a good selection of food and a great venue to catch up on some live sports on the tube. Next Tues (May 24) there’s something special brewing with Peter Dickson performing on stage.

Tues: Artstream

Wed: Bongga Bongga

Thurs: Albert, Badar, Azmi, Aj & Russell

Fri: Blister

Sat: Big Band

Sun: Raymond Chia

THE REEF

78, Jln Burhanuddin Helmi, Taman Tun Dr Ismail

Still going strong with hefty doses of music, good drinks to help wash them down, and, of course, some great food from the kitchen. As an extra treat, Five & Dime performs every third Thursday of the month.

Tues: Ashik

Wed: Roland Choi

Thurs: The Union

Fri: Revolution

SPARX

29, Jalan Bukit 11/2, PJ

Tel: 03-7954 2490

New kid on the block Sparx is housed in a familiar venue. However, it’s an entirely different team at the outlet so there have been some changes to the bands playing here.

Mon: In Fuzion

Tues: Sons of Adam

Wed: Heavy Machine

Thurs: D ‘All Frenz

Fri: Alleycats

Sat: Chemistry

Sun: Cool Gang

HARD ROCK CAFE

Ground Floor, Wisma Concorde, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL

Tel: 03-2715 5555

Hard Rock Cafe has always lived up to its reputation of serving up some great music and next week will be no different. Legendary local band May will be reuniting for a special performance on May 29 in conjunction with the bands 25th anniversary. Cover charge is RM50.

OL’SKOOL BISTRO

Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya.

Seven nights of live music? Who could ask for more, especially since this place caters to the retro crowd with bands playing some of the best sounds from the 60s, 70s, 80s and even the 90s. Bands like The Stroller’s 2, Heavy Machine and Broken Pieces have all played here and do come back for regular repeat appearances.

Mon: Vernon & Fats

Tues: Broken Pieces

Wed: The Wow Factor

Thurs: Os Pombos

Fri: Zarsadias Brothers

Sat: Heavy Machine

Sun: Small Stones

CAFE SPORTIVO

346, Jalan S2 B8, Uptown Avenue, Seremban 2

Tel: 06-601 5559

Get a dose of some great music down south with the latest nightspot to hit Seremban. A decent group of musicians regularly hit the stage at this sports bar so the next time you’re in Seremban, check them out. You can also keep up with them on Facebook by searching for Cafe Sportivo Seremban.

Mon: Sherman Tan

Tues: Mary Jackson & Raymond Chia

Wed: Zarsadias Brothers

Thurs: Nature Ground

Fri: HypnoRush

Sat: Adagietto

MONKEY BAR

Level 10, Legend Hotel KL, The Mall, Jalan Putra, KL

Tel: 03-4042 9888 ext 1027

The Monkey Bar has a long pedigree and has been in the business for quite some time. A laid-back chill out venue for some great fun. Currently, Revive perform here every night, except on Sundays.

WAIKIKI BAR

First Floor,

Kelab Syabas, Lorong Sultan, PJ.

This place is a Petaling Jaya institution and would be a familiar name to many. Every Sunday, join in for a great jam session with some of the scene’s veteran acts with Five and Dime taking the stage from 10pm.

Mon: Hydra

Tues: Acoustica

Wed: Acoustic Foreplay

Thurs: Juanophobia

Fri: Bala

Sat: Acoustica

Sun: Jam Sessions with Five and Dime

～News courtesy of The Star～

Thrill of a night out in Bukit Bintang

New outlets add to the thrill of a night out in Bukit Bintang

The touch of downtown central is expanding — time to check out Bukit Bintang with more new outlets to test out.

BEDROOM KL

6th Floor, Pavilion, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL

On the uppermost retail floor in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, with a view of KLCC through huge crystalline windows, is a place where

KL-ites flock to when the sun sets, to lounge, meet, sip, and to be slightly naughty. The place is the Bedroom, where the style is comfortable, chic and never pretentious.

TUESDAYS: MR Fluff and Mixx Tina. Inaugural Choons Award Producer of the year 2009 Mr Fluff also goes by the moniker Recovery.

WEDNESDAYS: The Donn. Don was famed as one of Singapore’s 10 most influential men in Music.

THURSDAYS: Ray Soo, Love International’s founder’s unique and quirky sense of electronic house music has taken him the world over, swerving from minimal to maximal house and techno via the freshest style-defining sounds from a multifaceted landscape of influences from around the world.

FRIDAYS: The Donn. From his appointments as Heineken Music sound advisor to his engagement as music director for the Singapore Fashion Festivals since 2007, Don specializes as a music tastemaker by strength and a driver towards the growth of Singapore’s underground cultivation.

SATURDAYS: Various guests pllaying the latest in electronica.

ELIXIR

37 & 39, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

For those seeking a chic nightspot to hangout, consider this lounge club which opened last year. Boasting a sexy décor that’d be apt for burlesque showcases (but alas, you’ll not find such racy entertainment here), the overall ambience is remarkably more sophisticated. .

THEME NIGHTS

WEDNESDAY: Ladies night — Creme de La Soul with DJ Ash (R&B)

THURSDAY: Ladies night — Seduction (Mambo-J)

FRIDAY: House with DJ Chris Olivia & DJ Rekha.

SATURDAY: House with DJ Chris Olivia & DJ Marco.

LUST

L1-3-5, Office Tower, Jalan Nagasari (opp Istana Hotel), KL

New-kid-on-the-block situated behind Hotel Istana and next to ParkRoyal Serviced Suites on Jalan Nagasari.

FRIDAY: LUST Presents A-Rox. Not content with just satisfying your lust for the highest quality music, we’re adding videos to send your senses into a frenzy. Taking your on this sensory roller coaster are KL’s pioneering DVJs, A-Rox. Meanwhile, Zoo Nite with Xu plays monthly on the last Friday of the month.

SATURDAY: MOVE n GROOVE featuring DJ Leonard T (SG). LUST bi-monthly party Move n Groove welcomes Singapore’s greatest musical export and retro legend DJ Leonard T. The former founding DJ of Zouk’s Velvet Wednesday retro night n Saturday nights takes the helm in LUST for his monthly residency at Move n Groove. Expect a musical roller coaster through the ages!

Entry is Free but tables are limited. For more info:- info@lustkl.com / www.lustkl.com or call +603-2142 0525 / +6016-284 6772

LAVA BAR

19, Jalan Berangan, off Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

MIA rock Friday nights with techno Dirty Dutch, electroclash, indie, 80s New Wave, disco dance, electro and more starting this Friday at this new bar. Guest DJs tonight – DJ Raffy and DJ Shashy. Free Entry. For ENQUIRIES,RESERVATION and TABLE BOOKING, contact Joanne Gale +607-543 9422 / DJ Fareen +6012-204 2791.

REGGAE BAR @ CHANGKAT

31, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

Reggae@Changkat is a departure from the authentic Reggae Themed Bar. The ambience has a modern eclectic twist. A mixture of reggae, ragga, dancehall, R&B, hip hop, retro, soul-tree & house is spun to the pleasures of party goers. The second branch of KL’s legendary Reggae Bar (original on Jalan Tun H.S. Lee, Chinatown) seems to be cutting a swathe through Bukit Bintang.

ENVIE CLUB LOUNGE

14 & 16 Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

Embodied in a chic French design, Envie boasts two floors of complete club-lounge experience. The 1st floor presents to you the luxuries of a main area, a cocktail bar, a dance area, and a VIP section for those of you who prefer a more private soiree. The Rooftop Garden is an open-air lounge terrace complete with its own bar for those who want to enjoy fresh air and the crisp evening breeze. A retractable roof ensures that your gorgeous ensembles are in no danger from unpredictable KL weather! As for the music:

WEDNESDAY: Revolutions with Dayshavoo and Tareeq. Mid week house night. Admission (with one drinks and after 11.30pm): RM20 (men) / RM10 (ladies).

THURSDAY: Lolita with Rex and Slick Vic. Ladies free entry all night men may RM20 (with onr drink).

FRIDAY goes Jooze with Augie and MC Sashi C Loco. Admission (with one drink): RM40 (men) after midnight. Ladies free entry.

SATURDAY: Tbeatfreaks with Rex and guest DJ. Admission (with one drink): RM40 (men) after 11pm. Tel: +603-2141 7380. e-mail: info@envieclublounge.com

FRANGIPANI RESTAURANT & BAR

25, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

The fine dining institution and upstairs bar club continues to be a strong attraction, featuring house music.

FRIDAY with DJ Sito and all things house with that seminal dab of Latin-tinged music flavours.

SATURDAY goes Straight Up with Tim Coates and friends with new tunes, grooving basslines and jackin’ rhythms in the realm of house music!

Tel: +603-2141 4300. e-mail: reservations@frangipani.com.my

TWENTYONE KITCHEN & BAR

21, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

Open seven days a week from noon onwards but from Wed to Sat it’s Lushouse with different house vibes and a rotation of guest Djs each night. Tel: +603-2142 0021/fax: +603-2141 0121. E-mail: info@twentyone.com.my Also check out the branch/outlet in Bangsar.

THE SOCIAL CHANGKAT

22, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

From the Social Bangsar to the Bukit Bintang branch, attracting a strong clientele. +603-2142 8260/fax: +603-2282 2260.

UPPER DKYM @ 2nd FLR DAIKANYAMA BAR & RESTAURANT

42, Changkat Bukit Bintang, KL

Ninja Nites at Daikanyama continues on Saturdays. Tomorrow sees DJs An, Madrush & Monsieur Atom. hotline +6012-971 0058; Outlet +603-2141 0323.

PALATE PALETTE

21, Jalan Mesui, off Jalan Nagasari, KL

An eclectic home for music, art, food, lounge and all sorts, open Tuesday to Sunday from noon onwards. Malaysia’s only psychedelic trance collective, EPIC TRIBE, host their parties here.

Call +603-2142 2148 or email su-ann@palatepalette.com / hello@palatepalette.com

OSCAR @ ISTANA HOTEL

West Wing, 1B Level, 73, Jalan Raja Chulan, KL

“Sexi Saturday “ : Dress to Impress .. Experience the Power Of Commercial Set with resident DJ Rommy and guest DJ Jaz turning up the bass line till the wee hours. No cover charge.

ROOTZ

Rooftop Lot 10 Shopping Centre, 50, Jalan Sultan Ismail, KL

With a capacity for over 400 people with two VIP Rooms, a main VIP floor, spacious dance floor and with one of the largest selections of champagne KL has to offer there is bound to be something for everybody. For table bookings please email info@rootz.com.my

Parking is available throughout Lot 10 shopping centre with valet service available at the Bon Ton entrance (off Jln Sultan Ismail). Access to the Rooftop is via the lifts situated at the Annexe Block, via the lifts from the Main shopping centre entrance at Dome or from the escalators on level 6 and 7 of the carpark.

LA BOMBA LATIN DANCE CLUB

Starhill Gallery, Jalan Bukit Bintang, KL

Located in the heart of the city for the hip and chic. Calling all Latin music lovers and dancers. Spinning the hottest Latin tracks is Venezuelan born DJ Martin Reyes. Every Friday from 9pm listen to the exotic and pumping beats of salsa, bachata and Reggaeton. Every Saturday is Mambo Africando and La Bomba plays host to the invigorating beats of World Music, Top 40s hits, Latin music, Afro-Cuban music and Afro house. Every Wednesdays La Bomba has free salsa classes for all those who want an introduction to this sexy Latin American dance. Call or sms +6017-302 7031 for reservations or information or visit www.labombakl.com

~News courtesy of The Star~