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Oct 20, 2011

Terry Fox Run KL 2011

Terry Fox Run KL 2011 will be held on 13th November 2011.

Terry Fox Run for Cancer Research

This is 31st Anniversary of The Terry Fox Run. It is a milestone unimaginable without the support of so many people. There is so much to be done yet we must always celebrate our victories - of which there have been many.

Date: 13 Nov 2011, 09:00AM
Location: Padang Merbok, Jalan Parlimen, Kuala Lumpur
Distance: 3.6 km

This is a non-competitive family run event.

Information

Terry Fox knew personally, the importance of the need for cancer research. At the age of 18, he was told that his right leg had to be amputated above the knee as a result of bone cancer.

During this crucial period, Terry saw the intese pain and despair of other cancer victims and was deeply moved. In order to raise funds for cancer research, he decided to run across Canada asking for donations. This became "The Marathon of Hope".

Terry Fox died before he could complete his crusade, but his legacy is carried in the hearts of all wo participate or donated to the Terry Fox Run each year around the world.

How the Marathon of Hope began:

Since it began in 1983, the Terry Fox Run has become the largest, single-day, fund-raising event for cancer research. Here in KL, the organizers aim to continue the quest to keep Terry's dream alive.

This year with the support of sponsors and participants, we hope to raise both funds and awareness for cancer research here in Kuala Lumpur. The beneficiary in previous years and this year as well is the Cancer Research Initiatives Foundation (CARIF).

You too, can take up the quest so that Terry's dream of finding a cure for cancer can become a reality.

For further inquiries and volunteers, contact:
Mr. Yoon / Ms. Katrina Low / Mr. Peter Kang / Mr. Wong Siak Chung
Carif, 2nd Floor OPC,
Sime Darby Medical Centre.
Tel: 03-56391874
Email: organizer@terryfoxrunkl.org

Terry Fox Run KL 2011

Registration Details

Registration starts : 01 Oct 2011 to 04 Nov 2011

Entry info & cost:

Registration fee:
Normal T-Shirt : RM30
T-Shirt with embroidery - RM35

Purchase of T-shirt can also be done at:
1 Utama Shopping Complex
Community Corner @Oval
29th & 30th October
10am to 10pm

Bangsar Village 1
Nearby Information Counter
29th & 30th October
5th & 6th November
10am to 10pm

To register, contact:
Mr. Yoon / Ms. Katrina Low / Mr. Peter Kang / Mr. Wong Siak Chung
Carif, 2nd Floor OPC,
Sime Darby Medical Centre.
Tel: 03-56391874
Email: organizer@terryfoxrunkl.org

Rules and Regulations:
All participants must run on the designated route.
For wheelchair bound, and physically challenged participants, please note that there are slopes along the run route.

Parking:
Limited parking is available on site, and public transport is recommended.

Notice:
The organisers, their agents, representatives, successors and assigns, are not liable for any injuries suffered, damage and loss of properties by participants at this events.

Terry Fox Run KL 2011, 13th November 2011
Padang Merbok, Jalan Parlimen, Kuala Lumpur

Sep 29, 2011

Night Life in Kuala Lumpur area

Night life in Kuala Lumpur can be very exciting and colourful. Check out some of the new clubs. While you are at it, you can also go clubbing around Petaling Jaya and Subang!

New club in Bukit Bintang opens with a bang
By Christina Low
Friday September 30, 2011


THE streets behind Jalan Bukit Bintang will no longer be short of excitement, quiet and lonely with the opening of @live Kuala Lumpur music club.

Located at the Federal Arcade — close to Low Yat Plaza and the Federal Hotel — it is the second outlet for @live. The first was in Sunway Pyramid.

Assistant manager Colin Yap said he was thankful to the patrons especially those residing outside the city who has been visiting the club and showing their support.

"We have only been operating for a month and the people here have been very kind to us.

Raise your glasses: The performers and dancers toasting the guests to mark the opening of the club at Bukit Bintang.
Raise your glasses: The performers and dancers toasting the guests
to mark the opening of the club at Bukit Bintang.

"Sometimes we feel bad for not being able to accept more reservations especially from new patrons as our members and regulars reserve their seats weeks in advance," he said.

He said tenants from the various shopping malls, hotels and food outlets surrounding the club have yet to get a chance to come to the club.

Hence, when the club held its grand opening ceremony recently, Yap made sure his neighbours made time to visit the two-storey club.

"With the four-day celebrations, we are able to invite more people to come over and experience how different our club is," he said.

Guests were treated to a two-hour free flow of drinks before the outlet opened its doors to the public.

At 11pm, @live KL's 22-member music group comprising nine singers, nine dancers and four musicians came on stage to entertain patrons with various songs from Pop, Rock to Urban and Dance in English, Chinese, Thai, Korean and Japanese.

After one hour into their non-stop performance, the group took a brief break to pop champagne and toast the crowd, thanking them for their support. -- Star Metro

Besides the night life in Kuala Lumpur, there are many other other night life and clubbing around Petaling Jaya and Subang Jaya. Do check them out!

Clubbing on the fringes

This week looks at the clubbing scene on the fringes of the Klang Valley. We like to call it the outer ring. Here are some of the more active clubs just outside the confines of KL.

BANDAR SUNWAY

MINISTRY OF SOUND - EUPHORIA


Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel, Persiaran Lagoon, Bandar Sunway

Wednesday – Student Night ft MIDI Life Crisis. Heads up to all students out there! A weekly affair tailor-made especially for you. MIDI Life Crisis is the brain child of the duo lefunktstudio and 3MO. A playground where the two combine their skills and talents to put together weekly experimentations and creations. 18 years and above only. Present valid student ID for complimentary entry. Come in student costume to be entitled to 5 complimentary drinks. All others cover charges apply.

Thursday – Open format fusing new wave, hip hop, house, rock, anything and everything that the imagination desires. Resident DJ: Patrick Oliver from Miami, U.S.A. Free entry for Ladies. Admission (with one drink): RM40 (men).

Friday – EDM (electronic dance music) night weekly with frequent local and international guests. Admission (with one drink): RM50.

Saturday – MixTape with Patrick Oliver and lefunktstudio back to back. Admission (with one drink): RM35.

For reservations and table bookings, contact RSVP: +603-7495 1786 / +603-7495 1789 * reservation line opens from 10am - 7pm (Mon – Sat) or email rsvp@euphoria.com.my or visit www.euphoria.com.my.

@ LIVE

OB-1E, Oasis Boulevard, Sunway Pyramid, Bandar Sunway


@ LIVE (pronounced “at live” or “alive”) is the newest dance club hotspot at Sunway Pyramid’s Oasis Boulevard strip, the first of its kind in Malaysia to provide unparalleled English (E-pop), Mandarin (M-pop) and Korean (K-pop) live dance club shows.

Chill outdoors at the Alfresco Terrace at sundown with a drink or two, or park yourself inside The Live Room to catch an eyeful of spectacular shows. Regular themed nights also mean there’s never a dull moment at @LIVE. Sunday through Tuesday provides you with the best of E-pop, M-pop and K-pop performances while Ladies’ Night on Wednesdays means there’s eye candy for the girls with plenty of male dancers executing body-popping moves and a DJ turning up the heat onstage. On the weekends, E-pop and K-pop go head to head with sprightly entertainers fuelling the creative fire at @LIVE to the hottest club hits.

REPUBLIC BAR

Sunway Pyramid Ground Floor (orange entrance)


The Republic Bar, where the hip and the chic come to party or simply chill out, now has a swanky new face combining stylish design, lavish decor and just a dash of charming bohemian allure. Free entry all nights. Tel: +603-5631 8661 / Fax: +603-5631 8662. web: www.republicbar.com

BARCELONA SUNWAY

Oasis Boulevard 3, 3 Jalan PJS 11/15, Sunway Pyramid, Bandar Sunway

Six nights a week, with the action peaking from Wed to Sat. Mostly featuring R&B and hip hop music with a little house music thrown in along the way. Cover charges apply.

HELO BALI

Sunway Pyramid (Main Entrance 2), Bandar Sunway

Opens seven days a week. Resident and guest DJs keep the motors running with urban hip hop, dancehall and house. Call 017-224 7390 or +6016-339 0002 for reservations or information.

PETALING JAYA

LAUNDRY BAR


Curve, Mutiara Damansara, PJ

Laundry was born out of a passion for life and it’s many pleasures - music, good company, food and drinks. Laundry is also firm supporter of the local music scene as well as international artistes looking for a platform to share their love with the world.

Sunday: DJ Elvin of Goldsounds with R&B and hip hop.8Pm onwards.

Monday: The finest dub, soul, roots, reggae and chill. Every city needs a dub club. 9.30pm till closing

Tuesday: Who’s World dropping metronomes of retrospective hits, temperature funk, soul, punk, Afro beat samba, disko jazz, R&B, broken hips to hip house. 9.30pm till closing.

Wednesdays: Jason M with anything you want from hip hop, R&B to party and house.

Friday: Elvin and Vick give you hip hop, R&B, party and dance.

Saturday: New Kid On The Block DJ Vin - hip hop and R&B, party, dance. 9.30 till closing.

And it’s all free entry. Tel: +603-7728 1715. web: www.laundrybar.net.

MOVIDA

Unit C-03 & C-03a, Block C, Giza Mall. Kota Damansara, PJ

Located at the heart of Sunway Giza. A live dining and music room that features the sounds of world music as well as serving up the best of Western and Asian Cuisine. MOVIDA is defined by clean and minimalist lines that accentuate a contemporary ambience mellowed with the warmth of traditional charm in the space with a perfect atmosphere for a party anytime, any day! Open Mondays to Saturdays. Tel: +603-6141 8022 Fax: +603-6141 8023. Email: info@movida.my Website: www.movida.my

APARTMENT

Curve, Mutiara Damansara, PJ

Fridays and Saturdays from 8.30pm onwards with DJ Jason M. Call +603-7727 8330 for information. Web: www.atheapartment.com

HEX SENSORY ROOM

Unit D.G – 01 & 02, Block D, Menara Taiko, PJ Trade Centre

8, Jalan PJU 8/8A, Damansara Perdana, PJ

A new addition, Hex opens up to clientele who are young and appreciate variety. It’s anything from chill out and Top 40s during happy hours, with electro, house and progressive as it gets later in the evening. Opening hours - Weekdays 5pm-1am. Friday & Saturdays 5pm-1am. Closed on Sundays. Saturday: What The Hex? House music for your weekends. A night set to bring you to another level featuring the best of house music from house to progressive to tech-house, tribal and more. DJ Zecha (Honolulu, Hawaii) and KL’s DJ I_Sec. Call Izzy +6012-320 0098 / Genji +6012-214 2416 for RSVP.

ECOBAR

PJ Trade Center, Menara Bata (Grd Floor),

8 Jalan PJU 8/8A, Damansara Perdana, PJ

Watch this new spot for Damansara Perdana, merely a couple of stone throws away from the Curve.

UNCLE CHILLI’S

Hilton Petaling Jaya, 2, Jalan Barat, PJ

One of the longer standing nightlife venues in the PJ scene, Uncle Chilli’s is located just next to the lobby of Hilton PJ. Portraying a sleek, contemporary and stylish ambience, Uncle Chilli’s comprises of distinctive facets including The Cigar Lounge, private rooms, dining area, main bar and dance floor. Uncle Chilli’s offers party-goers pulsating music selection, DJ line up and live band every night. Catch resident DJ Mystyx Mon to Sat, as well as in-house DJs Pluck, Aloy, Danny, Eriq and Chinoz spinning the latest R&B, hip hop, electro, rock and house tracks on rotate from Monday to Sunday. For information on admission charges and reservations call +603-7955 9122. Website: www.ZestPJ.com.

Base Jumping - Kuala Lumpur International Jump Malaysia 2011

There will be a Base Jumping event - the Kuala Lumpur International Jump Malaysia 2011 which will be held from Wednesday, 28 September to Sunday, 2 October 2011.

Here's an interesting write up about a base jumper. - Kawabanga!

BASE Jumping

Base jumping now a part of Archana's life
By Christina Low
Photo by P. Nathan
Friday September 30, 2011

THE slow-paced life of Archana Sardana took an about-turn after marrying her husband, an outdoor sports fanatic, a decade ago.

"He does everything from mountaineering, scuba-diving, rafting, sky diving and base-jumping," said the 38-year-old who then followed her husband's footsteps after much persuasion.

The mother of two, who is now in Kuala Lumpur for the Kuala Lumpur International Jump Malaysia 2011, said she had never participated in any sports before and had led a slow-paced life at home after graduating in interior design and science.

"My husband started me off with climbing mountains in Uttaranchal, India, and now sky diving," said Archana who came alone for the event as her husband who is with the Indian navy was away on work.

Being the first and only Indian woman base jumper is a title Archana carries with pride and hopes more women will join her in the sport one day.

Archana, who learnt her sky-diving techniques in California, United States, has completed 250 sky dives and 37 base jumps over the past three years.

It is not easy to be able to leap off a tower. Many countries do not allow it but I am glad Malaysia allows it. — Archana Saradana
It is not easy to be able
to leap off a tower. Many
countries do not allow it
but I am glad Malaysia
allows it. — Archana Saradana

This weekend she will be joining 90 others from all over the world to jump off the 421m KL Tower.

She is also one of five women base jumpers in the event.

"It is not easy to be able to leap off a tower. Many countries do not allow it but I am glad Malaysia allows it as well as encourages and supports such sports," said Archana who is in Kuala Lumpur for the second time.

The event, which started on Wednesday (28-Sep-2011), will end on Sunday (2-Oct-2011). There will be jumps from 10am to 6pm. Night jumps which were introduced last year will be held today and tomorrow from 8.30pm to 10.30pm.

Exhilarating: A jumper coming down during the Kuala Lumpur International Jump Malaysia 2011.
Exhilarating: A jumper coming down during the
Kuala Lumpur International Jump Malaysia 2011.

Visitors can watch the event at the tower's open deck with exclusive premier tickets priced at RM100 and RM150 for the day event.

For the night event the tickets are priced at RM150 and RM200.

Menara Kuala Lumpur chief executive officer Zuraidah Mohd Said and chairman Tan Sri Md Radzi Mansor launched the event on Wednesday and had a get-together session with the base jumpers. -- The Star Metro

Sep 9, 2010

Lost World of Tambun Theme Park

New hot attractions at Lost World park
Thursday September 9, 2010

The Lost World of Tambun theme park's latest addition - the RM2mil Hot Springs & Spa - has been a hit with tour operators and Ipoh folks since its opening early this month.

Over 250 guests attended a special preview of the attraction at the theme park at Sunway City Ipoh.

The group comprising tour operators, hoteliers and corporate partners were impressed with what they saw.

New attraction: The hot springs and spa at the Lost World of Tambun are built around scenic and lush environment.
New attraction: The hot springs and spa
at the Lost World of Tambun are built
around scenic and lush environment.

The theme park's general manager Calvin Ho said the hot springs, with water from natural sources, offered visitors the ultimate relaxation.

He said visitors could have a refreshing soak in the hot springs while admiring the scenic limestone hills.

"The water in the hot springs and the thermal water in the pool are not recycled. It flows freely through the pools from the Kopisan River.

"Three million litres of thermal water percolate from the ground in Tambun and into the hot springs and spa daily," he said, adding the hot water was maintained at 40 degree Celsius.

He said the thermal water contained minerals such as calcium carbonate, sodium, magnesium sulphate and iron, which were good for foot and skin problems as well as arthritis.

Ho said facilities at the new hot springs and spa include a new Infinity Pool, a Steam Cave, the Top of the World Jacuzzi Pool, the Geyser of Tambun, the Foot Spa and the Crystal Spa.

The entrance fee is RM12 per person for those only visiting the Hot Springs and Spa from 6pm to 10pm.

The admission ticket for the theme park is RM38 for adults and RM32 for children. -- Star News