Malaysia’s biggest fiesta is here!

Malaysia’s biggest fiesta is here!

by | Nov 3, 2016 | Culture, Gaming

COMIC FIESTA 2016

17-18 December 2016

Hall 1 & 2, Putra World Trade Center

COMIC FIESTA 2016

17-18 December 2016

Hall 1 & 2, Putra World Trade Center

WHAT IS COMIC FIESTA?

The Comic Fiesta is the largest anime, comics and games (ACG) event in South-East Asia. Organized by the SAYS Youth Society, Comic Fiesta has come a long way: the first Comic Fiesta held in 2002 was a small exhibition in the Selangor Chinese Assembly Hall in Kuala Lumpur which managed to attract about 500 visitors.

Since then, it has grown massively, turning into something that is seen as a must-visit event by many local illustrators, artists, cosplayers and fans. Last year, the Comic Fiesta 2015 reported that over 45,000 people had visited its venue over two days.

Visitors over two days

doujinshi

Among the many attractions is the Creative Arts Market, a place where local artists showcase their best works. From simple illustrations all the way to actual doujinshi (fan-made manga), you can find all kinds of art pieces here. And that’s just the drawn art! Many stalls also sell things like posters, T-shirts, dolls, and so on, meaning that there’s something for everyone if you take the time to look around.

Cosplay

Another major draw is the many, many cosplayers who take the chance to dress in their finest. There are special events and competitions for cosplayers, not to mention a chance for local enthusiasts to meet with other cosplayers from all across Asia.

Meet celebrity guests!

In addition, the organizers of Comic Fiesta have made it a point to invite celebrity guests to their convention. In the past few years they have brought in famous cosplayers, musicians, game designers, and other such people for special shows or interviews, most of which have been wildly popular among the attendees. Past celebrity guests have included Smart Doll inventor Danny Choo, J-pop band FLOW and Lead Designer of Final Fantasy XV Wan Hazmer.

Game on!

Comic Fiesta is also popular for holding a number of gaming competitions. There are usually special areas set up so that fans of video games can watch or even compete in anything from Pokemon tournaments to League of Legends championships.

Superheroes, assemble!

Those attending Comic Fiesta 2016 should be aware that this year’s’ theme is “superheroes”. So prepare to suit up and swing right into the action!

This year’s Comic Fiesta has been scheduled for 17th and 18th December 2016 and will be held in Hall 1 and 2 of the Putra World Trade Center in the middle of Kuala Lumpur. The Fiesta will run from 10am to 7pm, though anyone interested in attending should arrive as early as possible to avoid the crowds. The early bird tickets have already become available for purchase, and normal tickets can be bought at the walk-in counter once the event begins.

Zameen Datta

Zameen Datta

Intern, Malaysiakini

A young writer living in PJ, Zameen is pleasantly surprised at how exciting his internship at Malaysiakini has been. He enjoys reading, RPG games, and cooking." 

Huawei to announce smartphone more expensive than iPhone 7

Huawei to announce smartphone more expensive than iPhone 7

by | Nov 1, 2016 | Tech

Huawei to announce smartphone more expensive than iPhone 7

Recent reports have suggested that Huawei is set to release the newest iteration of its flagship Mate series smartphone this coming November that will cost more than the iPhone 7.

A leaked report by Mobile blogger Evan Blass said that Huawei’s newest release will come in two versions, the Mate 9 and the Mate 9 pro.

The report also showed that the Mate 9 will come with a 5.9 inch flat screen display while the Mate 9 Pro will feature a dual-edge curved screen.

The Mate 9 will have a 64-bit, eight-core HI Silicon Kirin 960 system-on-a-chip processor and feature home buttons with fingerprint recognition.

It will also have a 2K QHD display, 4 GB worth of RAM and 64 GB to 256 GB worth of internal storage for you to choose from, and run on an Android 7.0 operating system software. The Mate 9 will also continue to feature Leica’s dual-lens camera, similar to Huawei’s previous luxury smartphone, the P9.

While Huawei featured the same dual lens technology in its previous Honor flagship series. Other industrial players like LG and HTC similarly have similarly introduced dual lens cameras. But the value of the dual lens was only truly perfected after the release of P9’s Leica dual lens and the latest iPhone 7.

Though the cost is yet to be confirmed, it is rumoured to be priced above the newest Apple iPhone7.

The move would be consistent with market figures produced by research firm International Data Corporation (IDC), Huawei recorded a 9.3% increase in its Q2 2016 global smartphone market share. It is now the world’s no. 3 smartphone maker, trailing only just behind Samsung and Apple.

Apple’s market share slipped 3.7% from its Q1 record of 11.7% while tech complications with Samsung’s Note 7 battery has led to a total recall of its devices.

Huawei’s aggressive technological research and development have been widely hailed by tech critics and economists alike, with the establishment of 52 research and innovation centres aimed at the further development of the technology in its devices.

Huawei has also been highly successful in capturing the Malaysian market, taking top spot with 40.3% of the RM2, 000 – RM2, 500 range smartphone market share.

The P9, Huawei’s latest smartphone featuring the dual Leica lens release prior to the upcoming Mate 9 has sold more than 100,000 units in Malaysia.

Huawei and Leica signed agreement in innovation lab

MR.D.I.Y. & DAISO compared in RM5 November showdown

MR.D.I.Y. & DAISO compared in RM5 November showdown

by | Oct 27, 2016 | Branded Content, Lifestyle

MR.D.I.Y. & DAISO Compared In RM5 NOVEMBER Showdown.

MR.D.I.Y. lowers prices for a limited time, RM5 Sale matches Daiso’s price sen for sen.

Smart consumers are the ones who will take their time to compare the prices from different vendors to make sure they make smart purchasing decisions.
But that can take a lot of time so we’ve gone ahead and done it for you.
MR.D.I.Y. is holding a RM 5 sale that will last throughout the month of November, bringing their prices down to match that of Daiso’s, whose products are selling at RM5 year around.

So we’ve gone into both shops to compare each company’s products and rate them on the quality and quantity of their wares.

Pails

Upon buying the pails, we immediately noticed the difference in size, MR.D.I.Y.’s is almost twice as big as the one we bought in Daiso. We knocked them up a bit and also found the pail from MR.D.I.Y. to be of slightly better quality than the one we bought from Daiso.

Water Bottles

The two water bottles don’t differ much in terms of quality. But for RM5, the MR.D.I.Y. bottle can hold 2.5 litres of water while the one from Daiso can only hold 1.6litres, though these arguably serve different purposes, one made to be more portable and one to be left at home. Furthermore, the MR.D.I.Y. bottle comes with a handle while the one from Daiso doesn’t.

Chopping board

Daiso’s chopping board has a bigger surface area than MR.D.I.Y.’s. But MR.D.I.Y. ‘s board is thicker and is beautifully made of bamboo. However, Daiso’s chopping board, being made of plastic, is lighter, making it easier to be carried around.

Toilet Brush

Daiso’s toilet brush is made of flimsier material advertised on the packaging as “spongetawashi” but they come off easily when pulled. On the other hand, MR.D.I.Y.’s toilet brush is both sturdy and comes with a container. MR.D.I.Y.’s brush however, is made straight, making it difficult to reach into the deeper areas of the bowl while Daiso’s is shaped slightly slanted at the end, making it easier to manoeuvre into hard to reach areas.

Clocks

The clocks, other than in its design, are minimally different from one another, both featuring analog faces. But where they differ is in their size, with the one from MR.D.I.Y. being slightly larger than the one we bought from Daiso.

Padlocks

Arguably, both of these padlocks serve different purposes, the one from Daiso, which is normally used for luggage and travelling bags, and another from MR.D.I.Y. for doors and gates. However, it needs to be said that purely in terms of getting the most bang for your buck, that MR.D.I.Y. is the winner in giving you value for money.

Correction Tape

In comparing the correction tape from the two different brands, we found that for RM 5, MR.D.I.Y. is giving us six rollers, while Daiso only gave us one for the same price. We opened them up to test the quality, they both give us roughly the same amount of tape. But it must be said that the one from Daiso can be refilled with tape sold at their stores.

Stationery

The stationery we bought from Daiso was of their own brand and for RM 5 we could only afford a set of four pencils. However, when we went to MR.D.I.Y. , we were pleasantly surprised to find that for the same price, we got a set of six 2B pencils, three erasers (2 of which can be fitted on back of the pencils), a ruler, and a sharpener, not to mention they were from Faber-Castell.

Socks

For the same price, we managed to get a set of three pairs of socks from MR.D.I.Y. whereas, when we looked for the same product in Daiso, we could only find one pair at the same price. There isn’t any noticeable difference in quality between the two brands of socks

Cosmetics

The cosmetic brushes that we bought from Daiso came in a small container that the brushes can be stored in making it more portable than MR.D.I.Y.’s , but the brushes themselves were flimsy and didn’t feel very lasting. MR.D.I.Y.’s cosmetic brushes on the other hand did not come in a container, but they were sturdy and well-made and even had one extra brush than the set that we bought from Daiso.

MR.D.I.Y. ‘s products are the clear winner of the comparisons, but It must be said that Daiso offers these products all year, so it is understandable why they cant match MR.D.I.Y.’s value for money, whose promotion will only be lasting for a month, so you’d probably want to head over there and take advantage of it in November.

Crafting Wellness Experience

Crafting Wellness Experience

by | Oct 13, 2016 | Lifestyle

Crafting Wellness Experience

Bringing Magic to the Community

Date:

Friday October 14, 2016

Venue:

2F, OCBC Bldg, 2 Jalan Hang Kasturi (across from Pacific Express Hotel, Central Market), Kuala Lumpur

Time:

10.30 am (Saturday (Oct 15) and Sunday (Oct 16) opening times are from 12.30 pm to 7 pm)

Contact: 

+6019-3255203

What is this about?

The Crafting Wellness Xperience is a serendipitous get together of vibrational components that will empower, enrich and enlighten all of us. Three days of the Magic of Wellness through our Crafting Wellness products, services, and readings.

Not a festival. Not a bazaar. An experience!

Feel the power emanating from your own Wellness talisman for focused clarity, increased energy, positive vitality, calm, and soothing tranquility. Breathe in the aroma of healing aromatic blends. Henna Art on your hands. Yoga Asanas for specific physical healing for kids and adults. Express yourself through movement and creative arts. Laughter Yoga, and heal. Then soothe yourself with a Sound Bath. Tarot Card readings and Past Life Aura readings. Aroma Yoga is yoga with essential oils. Birdwatching for your wellbeing. Rejuvenate with Pyramid Energy.

Crafting Wellness Xperience Comprises

Jewelry crafted with 400 years old Ming porcelain shards (recovered from a 17th-century shipwreck),  embellished with healing gemstones (blue agate, moonstone, lapis lazuli, smoky quartz and etc.) and for some sections, enhanced with therapeutic aromas of essential oils – vibrational therapy you can wear or place on your desktop!

Find out the crystal (semi-precious stones) you should be wearing or having near you, on the conference table, or your office desk to bring in positive vibrational auras.

Launch of The Henna Walkers, a project to provide income opportunities to single mothers, divorcees and women with no income.

Consultations with Luminos School of Flowering Light whose principal clairvoyant and metaphysician, Honney Dograa has been running self-development training for 23 years. Based in KL, but with students from around the world, she uses many modalities including gemstones and essential oils in her workshops.

Natural Soaps with Feed the Poor Project.

Pure, natural healing, essential oils.

How do Energy-Activated crystals and gemstones help us?

Their high vibrational frequency helps;

  • Remove negative spaces
  • Protect the aura and chakras
  • Release emotional & mental blocks
  • Elevate mood & mental outlook
  • Ground to help increase our manifest-ability
  • Help access more of our inner potential

What is a soul ray?

Everyone has an aura and a chakra system. What is not so commonly known is that extending from the crown chakra, the top of our head, is a cone of light which connects to our spiritual source. The color of this cone gives us our inner essence. When we read this ray, we can identify your talent, your true disposition and even the kinds of careers you should take up.

The Soul Ray is also your karmic vehicle, thus a Soul Ray reading is an excellent way to give you a big insight into the Why of your life experiences. Call it a snapshot of yourself in real time. Gain clarity on your health, wealth, and relationship issues.

 

Date:

Friday October 14, 2016

Venue:

2F, OCBC Bldg, 2 Jalan Hang Kasturi (across from Pacific Express Hotel, Central Market), Kuala Lumpur

Time:

10.30 am (Saturday (Oct 15) and Sunday (Oct 16) opening times are from 12.30 pm to 7 pm)

Contact: 

+6019-3255203

Own an iPhone 7 for just RM70?

Own an iPhone 7 for just RM70?

by | Oct 6, 2016 | Branded Content, Tech

Own an iPhone 7
for just RM70?

The much anticipated iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are in town! If you missed the pre-order window, no worries

Own an iPhone 7
for just RM70?

The much anticipated iPhone 7 and iPhone 7 Plus are in town! If you missed the pre-order window, no worries

The great news is, Maxis has an irresistible Trade-Up offer to make your dream come true.

Trade in your phone now

Here is an example how it works

Sign up for MaxisONE plans (MOP) 188 you need to pay RM1630 upfront for a brand new iPhone 7 (32GB). So when you trade in your old smartphone say an iPhone 6s, you will get a generous RM1560 rebate and you pay only RM70 in advance to own an iPhone 7.

If you have any working smartphone lying around at home, do bring it to your nearest Maxis Centre to do the trade up for a tremendous money saving deal.

There are always better ways to enjoy your MaxisONE plans with greater value. For MOP 188 customers, your 20GB data plan includes unlimited calls and SMS with DataPool up to 40GB for 5 lines (FREE extra 5GB data for every supplementary line) alongside a FREE extra 5GB per month of video-on-demand streaming for the principal line. And enjoy up to 3 months of unlimited access to iFlix, Viu, ErosNow and Hopster, courtesy of Maxis.

Not a heavy user? No worries! Choose from either MOP 98 (5GB with DataPool up to 10GB for 2 lines), MOP 128 (10GB, with DataPool up to 20GB for 3 lines) or MOP 158 (15GB, with DataPool up to 30GB for 4 lines) to suit your preferences.

Maxis would like to invite you to check on its availability on a real-time basis at Maxis RealView Stock Checker website. The purpose-built website provides hourly updates on the availability of your preferred iPhone model and colour by location. In other words, it tells you which nearby Maxis Centres carry your favourite model. Maxis RealView Stock Checker cleverly helps you avoid the hassle of hopping from one store to another in the event of an out-of-stock situation. All you need to do now is to browse www.maxis.com.my/realview at your convenience, anytime and anywhere.

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