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OTOGI PLUS and LaLaport BBCC KICKS OFF “TAKE YOUR VOICE TO JAPAN 2023” SINGING COMPETITION TO MALAYSIA

9Oct

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Culture, Entertainment

OTOGI PLUS and LaLaport BBCC KICKS OFF “TAKE YOUR VOICE TO JAPAN 2023” SINGING COMPETITION TO MALAYSIA

OTOGI PLUS and LaLaport BBCC KICKS OFF “TAKE YOUR VOICE TO JAPAN 2023” SINGING COMPETITION TO MALAYSIA Otogi Plus and Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport BUKIT BINTANG CITY CENTRE are thrilled to announce the launch of "Take Your Voice to Japan 2023", an exhilarating singing competition that promises to showcase the finest vocal talents in Malaysia. "Take Your Voice to Japan 2023" is open to all Malaysian residents where the winner will work alongside a renowned Japanese producer to make their global debut. The audition and submission period will take place between 6 October to 20 November 2023 and is open to all Malaysian residents aged 18 to 29 years old. Participants must not have any existing music contract with any entertainment agency to qualify their entry. Each participant is allo...

Numbers of people aged 100 and above surpasses 92,000

6Oct

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Culture, Lifestyle

Numbers of people aged 100 and above surpasses 92,000

According to government data released on Friday, Japan now has more than 92,000 centenarians, setting a record for the 53rd consecutive year. Tokyo Ministry of Health stated there are now 92,139 people above the age of 100, up 1,613 from a year ago, according to German news agency (dpa). The most recent poll indicates that 88 percent of all centenarians are female. In Japan, men and women may expect to live for an average of 81 and 87 years, respectively. Since the government's initial tally of 153 individuals over 100 years old in 1963, the number of centenarians in Japan has rapidly increased. 50,000 in 2012, up from over 10,000 in 1998, according to statistics. After decades of increasing ageing and declining fertility rates, Japan is now dealing with an increased demog...

Amidst China’s Golden Week, Malaysia is expecting an increase flow of tourist

2Oct

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Culture, Travel

Amidst China’s Golden Week, Malaysia is expecting an increase flow of tourist

Malaysia's tourism industry is hoping for more visitors over China's eight-day Golden Week vacation to make up for years of weak business owing to pandemic disruptions. The annual week-long event in China that includes the Mid-Autumn Festival and National Day began on September 29 this year. According to Malaysian Inbound Tourism Association vice president Mint Leong, arrivals have steadily increased from the Chinese market, even though they are still below pre-pandemic levels. “Chinese tourists are returning to Malaysia in a slow and steady way because after the summer holiday in this Golden Week, we can see Chinese tourists coming to Malaysia, but the number is not as big as before. But they come and stay for at least five days and four nights. That’s an improvement over sh...

Malaysia is inspired by the Swedish and Finnish road systems

1Oct

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Culture, News

Malaysia is inspired by the Swedish and Finnish road systems

While discussing how to reduce the danger of motorcycle accidents in Malaysia, Sweden and Finland were mentioned for their 'effective road safety measures.' More than 500.000 incidents were reported in Malaysia alone in 2022. 4101 of the 6080 reports that resulted in deaths were motorcycle riders. Prof. Dr. Kulanthayan KC Mani of the Department of Community Health, Faculty of Medicine and Health Sciences University of Putra Malaysia (UPM) stated that action needed to be taken. “We must remember that Malaysia was the first country in the world to introduce a motorcycle lane, but we never scaled it up. If the government can focus on having additional motorcycle lanes at places where there is high demand, we can reduce accidents.” He continued by outlining the need of keeping...

25Sep

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Culture, Entertainment

Nippon TV to Acquire Studio Ghibli

Hayao Miyazaki's renowned Japanese animation studio, Studio Ghibli, said that it will be acquired by private broadcaster Nippon TV, citing his advanced age. Studio Ghibli, which Miyazaki started in 1985 and is widely regarded as one of the greatest animators in history, is best known for producing the beloved animated films My Neighbor Totoro and Spirited Away, both of which won Oscars. Hayao Miyazaki, co-founder of Studio Ghibli Miyazaki is now 82 years old, while the top producer at the studio is 75. In a joint statement between Studio Ghibli and NTV, said "We have long struggled with the question: who the successor will be". Goro Miyazaki, Miyazaki's son and anime director, was regularly pushed as a prospective successor. However, according to the statement, he "f...

Singapore to have the highest number of millionaires by 2030

16Sep

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Singapore to have the highest number of millionaires by 2030

We all know Singapore as a highly strategic business hub, the country's high connectivity has pushed the country into a very lucrative position. Singapore's unique location at the crossroads of East and West has positioned the city-state as a major worldwide trading hub. Because of its location, it has easy access to markets in Thailand, Vietnam, Cambodia, Malaysia, Indonesia, the Philippines, and Myanmar. Singapore's marine port was connected to 600 other ports in 123 countries via 200 shipping lines as early as 2011, while Changi Airport was listed among Asia's top five for air cargo, with over 6,100 weekly flights connecting to 210 destinations in 60 countries. According to the analysis, nearly 13% of Singapore's adult population will be worth $1 million or more in eight year...

Rozita Ibrahim – How She Became Known as the Iron Lady

15Sep

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Culture, Leadership, Lifestyle, Women’s Corner

Rozita Ibrahim – How She Became Known as the Iron Lady

We are all aware of the ever-so-popular YouTuber Bonda Rozita Ibrahim. It was in Malaysia that she entered this world on August 30th, 1975. Bonda is a household name in Malaysia, but she is also a social media sensation thanks to the 406,000 people who subscribe to her YouTube channel for her comedic videos, delicious recipes, and helpful health suggestions. Her YouTube channel has had consistent growth since the time she started, and she has taken on new business adventures proving her true enterprising nature. Starting a business isn't a walk in the park; the founder had to go through hundreds of trial and error sessions, including testing the product out on herself. Sendayu Tinggi was founded in 1997 after a lot of blood, sweat, and tears. She now has more than two thousand dis...

Travel Advice: How Will Travel Be Affected After Brexit?

30Jan

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Culture, Gaming, Travel

Travel Advice: How Will Travel Be Affected After Brexit?

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