The Sub-zero Challenge in Snow World @ Resorts World Genting

Living in Malaysia, our definition of cold would most probably be what our office temperature is which barely scratch the surface of what winter is. To submerge ourselves in what our European friends experience every winter without buying a plane ticket, a visit to Snow World in Resorts World Genting will do!

Just as when I thought I am better prepared in encountering the cold on my second visit to Snow World, the giant ice chamber proved me wrong. Every sense of my being were shocked. It was excitement out of the comfort zone but thrilling. Of course, my mind was already in the Swiss Alps while I posed for photographs in the charming interiors of, what we like to think, where Santa lives.

With gritted teeth and numb fingers, I threw snow, made snow angles and danced in -7 degC 

Welcome to Snow World's European Winter Wonderland

Photo opportunities at every turn

Hello Europe!

Dancing in the cold

Swiss Alps maybe?

When the cold is too much to bear, look at light to 'imagine' some warmth

Tobogan slide that adds more icy cold fun!

The Malaysian's flesh may be used to warmth but we won't relinquish if the prize is a 3D2N vacation!

Some members of the media participated in Genting's Sub-zero challenge. The rules were simple- stay in Snow World for as long as possible with only a single layer of clothing under the standard jacket, boots and gloves provided.

Just when we thought the challenge can filter the champion over time, many contenders were still seen standing after 3 hours! The challenge was then upped by having their jackets and gloves taken off! Before being frozen meat, a champion rose after 3 hours 20 minutes. Congratulations to Ariel Koh!

Eddy and some other 'stubborn' survivors were further challenged by having their jacket and gloves taken off!

Congratulations to the winners

Snow World was first opened in 2003 but closed down in 2011 to undergo a major revamp that cost
RM15 million. It opened again on 31 st August 2013 with an expansion to fit 250 visitors in the snow
chamber per slot, making it the largest snow attraction it Malaysia. The revamped Snow World is a
European Winter Wonderland that spans an area of 22,800 square feet. There is also so much more than just snow, with the 3D trick art and props spread around in the freezing chamber.

Location: Level 2, First World Plaza
Weekday: 10am – 10.30pm
Weekend: 9am – 11.30pm

Entrance fee:

Adult- RM40 (Malaysian) RM50 (Non-Malaysian)

Child- RM30 (Malaysian) RM40 (Non-Malaysian)

Senior- RM30 (Malaysian) RM40 (Non-Malaysian)

Imaginatricks @ Resorts World Genting

I was at the edge of my seat, digging my nails into the flesh of my palms and gritting my teeth. Happening just a few meters away from me, I couldn’t blink a second. The daredevils of Imaginatricks blew our minds with their death-defying stunts, inducing cardiac jolts along the way.

The show is more that what its name suggests. Imaginatricks is beyond imagination and did not seem so much of a trickery. It gels together a show that is glossed by dance, punctuated by singing, and blended with acrobats and stunts that pushes human’s limitations. Engineering know-how is also part of the recipe of this ovation-worthy show. 

A photo with the bevy of performers

Entertaining with great showmanship

A recommended post-dinner activity

With daily shows at 8pm except for Sunday at 4pm from 25 May - 10 November 2019 
and from 19 November 2019 - 24 May 2020 (with an additional 4pm matinee on Saturdays)

Flamboyant display of costumes and accessories

Spectacular choreography

Splashes of colour and lots of sparkles

Popular depiction of basketball usually centres around the United States of America, but the sport is also incredibly popular in Central and Eastern Europe. Hailing from Hungary is Face Team, the world’s first and only acrobatic sports theatre. Formed in 2004 and reaching the semi-finals of Britain’s Got Talent Series 6, the Guinness World Record-achieving basketball acrobatic team is sending Bálint Huszár, Ádám Gyujtó, Kerim Daghistani, Talán Tóth, Dénes Martsa and Tamás Felföldi for the Imaginatricks show at Resorts World Genting. With their history in NBA and FIBA events, as well as international theatrical festivals, Face Team will be performing a choreographed set showing off their acrobatic slam dunk and freestyle basket juggling skills set to a rocking, pumping soundtrack. 

Single-handedly heaving waves of laughter from the crowd

Ukrainian comedian Oleksii Krasnykh is a graduate of the Variety and Circus Academy of Ukraine in Kiev, Krasnykh won the Grand Prix of international clown festival Comediada in 2015 and is renowned for his amazing talent in pantomime and sound imitation. Having travelled the world with his one man show ‘Superstar’, Krasnykh now joins the cast of Imaginatricks as the resident clown, entertaining audiences with a comedy sketch routine whose appeal transcends language and geographical barriers.

Next level cycling

The Gerlings exhibits their daring face 

From the sultry continent of Latin America comes a death-defying performance. Hailing from Colombia, the award-winning acrobatic Gerlings troupe brings miracles high above the stage with an amazing Highwire act. Twelve members of the troupe will take to the sky high above the Genting International Showroom stage, preparing to performs feats like running, dancing, jumping, rope skipping, bicycle riding, chair balancing or – most astounding of all – a balancing human pyramid on nothing by a thin wire. It will be breath-taking, it will be startling and it will be astonishing to see what the acrobats of The Gerlings can do… which is a testament to the limits of human physical achievement, willpower and imagination.

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And finally, the audience should continue to look up as The Gerlings regroup with their Wheel of Suspense show to IMAGINATRICKs. Four members of The Gerlings will risk their lives to showcase impossible features on a rolling double-wheel contraption called the Wheel of Suspense, balancing themselves precariously on rotating thin strips of metals while performing jumps, cartwheels, somersaults, handstands and more. It is an act that has won The Gerlings gold medals at the Monte Carlo International Circus Festival and the Wujiao International Circus Festival in 2017 (among many other awards), and the perfect cap off to an amazing night.

Check out how skating sans ice is done

Skating onto the stage next will be ice skaters Aleksander Popov and Elena Efaeva. Former Junior Champion Popov and Efaeva have both represented Russia on an international level at global ice-skating championships with skills that have amazed audiences worldwide. Together, they have devised a beautiful and passionate Ice Skating Adagio routine for Imaginatricks that is equal parts poetically beguiling and technically demanding.

Imaginatricks is produced by Agosta Artist Co, directed by Abraham Kostanian and his multi-talented creative team. The Russian production company has over 35-years-experience in international show production, aiming to combine classic theatre, French cabaret, unique artistic skills and advanced technical tricks to take audience to a new reality. Agosta Artist Co’s track record including performing at the biggest theatres in Europe, Asia and the Pacific and its latest show Imaginatricks is a tour de force of international acts, an original soundtrack, live music, dance, magic and ice skating.

Imaginatricks  will run over 360 shows of 75 minutes each from 25 May 2019 to 24 May 2020. Tickets are priced at RM196 (Preferred), RM146 (PS1) and RM96 (Gallery). An additional processing fee of RM4.00 applies. GRC (Genting Rewards Card) members enjoy a standard 10% discount via cash, credit card or Genting Points redemption.

Resorts World Genting is also offering special Imaginatricks room packages. For First World Hotel, the package for a Standard room is priced at RM339 on weekdays and RM371 on weekends, including 2xPS1 tickets for the show.

For the Theme Park hotel, the Imaginatricks packages are priced at RM549 for a King room (including 2xPS1 tickets), RM877 for a Quads room (including 4xPS1 tickets) and RM1,142 for a Sixers room (including 6xPS1 tickets).

For more information, visit www.rwgenting.com or call +603 2718 1118. 

Ryoshi Izakaya Signature Premium Japanese Restaurant Opens at Atria Shopping Gallery

Japanese food lovers now can convene at this spanking new Japanese restaurant at Atria Shopping Gallery. Located on the ground floor of the mall, the restaurant boasts a minimalist interior with a mix of modern and traditional Japanese elements. Ryoshi Izakaya Signature aims to satisfy their patrons with only high quality and fresh Japanese cuisine. They demonstrated their seriousness in their business with a whole blue fin tuna weighing over 100 kg sliced live in front of guests for their consumption that day!

The whole blue fin tuna right in front of me!

Congruent with the restaurant’s aim to only use fresh premium ingredients, their menu showcases authentic Japanese cuisine favourites from appetiser, soup, sashimi, tempura, grilled dish, rice to the sumptuous Omakase meals.

To perfect the Japanese cuisine dining experience, an array of premium sakes and beverages will be available for guest to choose from while dining at the restaurant

At the grand opening of Ryoshi Izakaya Signature Restaurant

“Ryoshi Izakaya Signature is a pioneer in introducing affordable premium Japanese cuisine in Malaysia. Hence, we are proud and excited to become one of the Japanese restaurants to provide affordable luxury options for people to taste premium and freshest food particularly the Omakase Bluefin Tuna and Sake set at an affordable price that can be enjoyed by many without paying extra. Guest shall never be hindered from enjoying good food because of a price,” said Christina who manages the day to day operations.

Ryoshi Izakaya Signature houses a spacious and wide seating capacity of up to 130 pax. The restaurant also caters for events.

At the traditional sake barrel breaking ceremony
Ryoshi Izakaya Signature was founded by a group of likeminded passionate people in the F&B industry namely Dato’ Patrick Chong, female restaurateur Christina Chan, national badminton players Vivan Hoo and Goh Jin Wei who both embarked on a double duty role- a restaurateur and an athlete

Irasshai-mase!

In conjunction with the new opening, a special live demonstration and tasting of fresh Bluefin tuna was prepared for attendees to experience.

The ruby-coloured sweet meat was irresistibly inviting

Enjoying Ryoshi Izakaya's silky cawanmushi

Wishing Ryoshi Izakaya Signature good luck in their business!

Enjoy affordable set lunch from RM19.90 onwards, 12-3pm, Mondays- Fridays. 

For beer lovers, raise your glass and drink up to 10 mugs of Carlsberg at only RM99.

Ryoshi Izakaya Signature

Lot G26, Ground Floor,

Atria Shopping Gallery (North Entrance), 

Jalan SS22/23,

 Damansara Jaya, 

47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.

Opening hours: 11:30 am10:30 pm daily. 

Visit their FB page at www.facebook.com/ryoshisignature

foodpanda expands!

Whoa! What is the panda-monium about food delivery! It is getting more competitive and foodpanda is not backing down with more panda prints, expansion and offers.

Getting hold of your food gets easier and easier

In 2019, foodpanda further makes its presence felt across six cities - Ipoh, Malacca, Seremban, Kuching, Miri and Kota Kinabalu - over the span of just six months. To-date, foodpanda has made its mark in over 80 cities in eight countries across Asia Pacific.

Boba is bae

To date, foodpanda has increased its restaurant partners across Malaysia. Customers nationwide can enjoy a wide variety of food from their favourite restaurants including KFC, Pizza Hut, OLD TOWN White Coffee and Gong Cha.

Gong Cha lovers will be pleased to know that chocolate flavoured bubbles will be added to the menu in July and will exclusively be available on foodpanda before they hit the stores. foodpanda strives to look for innovative ways to bring added convenience that is affordable to more Malaysians and these achievements have come through in the year 2019.

Chocolate pearls 

In three flavours 

“We are pleased to have been able to reach so many more hungry Malaysians in the last 6 months alone. Our mission is to bring convenience and variety to our customers. We look forward to reaching even more Malaysians across new towns and cities in the next few months,” said Sayantan Das, Managing Director, foodpanda Malaysia

Managing Director of foodpanda Malaysia, Sayantan Das 

Since foodpanda set foot in Malaysia in the year 2012, the food delivery service has since refined the app to include unique key features like:

● Minimum order spend at only RM5 per order

● Lowest delivery fee pegged at RM3 in the Klang Valley and RM2 nationwide

● Large variety of food cuisines from international chains to local favourites

● Over 6,000 restaurants available across Malaysia

● Fast expansion in multiple states nationwide

● 24/7 delivery service

● User-friendly app - that enables multiple payment methods, pre-order and reorders features, various filter option, swimlanes and voucher wallet

● Close to 1,000 deals and discounts monthly including free delivery regularly

Check out their coverage across Malaysia

Food lovers can download foodpanda from the Play Store and App Store

Website: www.foodpanda.my
Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/FoodpandaMalaysia/
Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/foodpandamy

Lala Noodle Soup at Kedai Kopi Lai Foong @ Petaling Street

Bliss came at only the price of RM11 at Kedai Kopi Lai Foong. This afternoon, I souped myself up with their famous lala soup noodles.

While the lala might look like the main character, the star is actually the broth which inherits the lala's briny sweetness. Cooked with Chinese rice wine and ginger, the aroma is simply heavenly. You should have seen me savouring the last drop.

.Take your time dig in the lalas. Not too big and juicy, but still satisfying as I managed to uncover 23 of them from the mesh of bee hoon. Some clams are bound to make you use your fingers but it will be worth it. Such lip-smacking experince!

Kedai Kopi Lai Foong

138, Jalan Tun H S Lee, 

50050 Kuala Lumpur.

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