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Inspiring Korea Festival

INSPIRED BY KOREAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL
IN THE HEART OF KUALA LUMPUR

Hallyu or Korean Wave has been an unprecedented heat and it continues to flourish in Malaysia. As Korea gradually welcomes the crisper autumn breezes, cobalt blue skies and dazzling foliage, aiming to create an avenue for all Korea lovers in Malaysia to EXPERIENCE THE INSPIRING KOREA, right in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, Korea Tourism Organization Kuala Lumpur Office (KTO KL), is hosting the first ever Inspiring Korea Festival in Malaysia on 20-22 September 2013, at the prestige Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, to be graced by His Excellency Cho Byungjae, Ambassador of the Republic of Korea to Malaysia. The Managing Director of KTO KL, Mr. Yun Jae Jin invited “I expect this Festival to create a big momentum to promote Korean culture and tourism, through a series of inspiring and exciting events; I look forward to welcoming you there!”

Some of the major events highlight included but not limited to:

BIGSTAR – Kpop Artist Showcase

The 5-member South Korean boyband, BIGSTAR is led by FeelDog, along with Raehwan, Jude, Baram, and Sunghak will be in town to cause a adrenaline rush and steal the hearts of Kpop lovers in Malaysia. Focusing on hiphop-electro genre, BIGSTAR has just released their mini-album “HangOut”, showcasing the catchy song "Run&Run", “HOTBOY”, and “BABY GIRL”, to name a few.

Official website: bigstar.bravesound.com

Official Facebook: www.facebook.com/bravesoundbigstar

Bibap - Delicious Musical (Non Verbal Performance) 
A nonverbal performance based on the Korean representative dish, bibimbap (rice mixed with vegetables and beef), the actors mimic the sound of making bibimbap with beat-boxing and a cappella, demonstration of motions through b-boying, and acrobatics and martial arts.
Official website: www.bibap.co.kr
Video clip: www.youtube.com/watch?v=8OvQ1kExWAY

MyKTQ 2013 Grand Finale
Session with DJs & Celebrities

K’ Couture Wedding Collection

Other excitements awaiting at the Inspiring Korea Festival are:

Attractive Ground Activities 
Visitors to the 3 days Festival get a chance to grab the most inspiring tour packages to Korea, with a good deal, to suit your preference from our participating travel agents (Apple Vacations & Conventions Sdn Bhd, Z. G. Nan Fang Holidays (M) Sdn. Bhd. & Asia Cathay Travel Sdn Bhd / Malaysian Harmony Tour & Travel Sdn Bhd). Lovers of Korean beauty products can also check out THEFACESHOP counter along with a manicure bar, while learning the beauty tips from the Korean Beauty Workshop.

Fans of Korean food can learn the secret of songpyeon making and japchae making. Songpyeon or Korean version of mooncake, is a half- moon shaped rice cakes with various filling such as sesame, chestnuts or beans, a must-have on Chuseok, the Korean Thanksgiving Day, similar to the Chinese’ Mid Autumn Festival, while japchae is a colourful popular dish served during Korean traditional festival.

Visitors Lucky Draw
All shoppers at Pavilion KL who visit us at the Festival will be entitled to a lucky draw to win hampers and food vouchers from THEFACESHOP and Bulgogi Brothers, as well as the Grand Prize – a pair of return ticket from Kuala Lumpur to Seoul.

How to win the Lucky Draw
1. Registration Time: 12pm onwards daily
2. How: Fill up the registration form and it's open to the FIRST 500 persons only
3. Lucky Draw Hour: Friday @ 7pm, Saturday @ 6pm, Sunday @ 5pm

For more information on the Festival, please contact 03-2072 2515 at Korea Plaza KL.

source: visitkorea

Mahkamah tolak rayuan seorang peminjam mahu saman PTPTN

KUALA LUMPUR - Seorang pegawai bank, yang namanya telah disenarai hitam kerana didakwa telah gagal melunaskan pinjaman pendidikan, hari ini gagal dalam usahanya untuk mengubah keputusan Mahkamah Sesyen menolak samannya terhadap Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional (PTPTN).

Hakim Mahkamah Tinggi, Datuk Seri Zakaria Sam menolak di dalam kamar rayuan Mandeep Singh untuk mengetepikan keputusan Mahkamah Sesyen menolak samannya terhadap PTPTN.

Peguam Abdul Malik Hakim yang mewakili Mandeep memberitahu wartawan bahawa hakim itu juga memerintahkan anak guamnya untuk membayar kos sebanyak RM3,500 kepada PTPTN.

Latest Internet sensation teaches us wild things

The Ylvisaker brothers Vegard (right) and Bard are successful TV personalities in Norway, whose music video 'The Fox' is fast becoming the next 'Gangnam Style'.

Shane Warne denies talk of split with Liz Hurley

Rumours of break-up between Shane Warne and Liz Hurley were sparked by a lack of tweets between the two prolific social media users. – AFP

Kelantan beat neighbour Terengganu 3-1

KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia Cup defending champion, Kelantan defeated Terengganu 3-1 in a Group C match of the Malaysia Cup at Stadium Sultan Ismail Nasiruddin Shah, Kuala Terengganu tonight.

The error committed by Terengganu skipper Hasmizan Kamarodin punished the turtle squad when he scored an own goal in the 27th minute.

Indra Putra Mahayuddin later made it 2-0 for Kelantan in the 53rd minute.

However, the turtle squad reduced the deficit when Mohd Ashaari Shamsuddin scored in the 75th minute but the Terengganu joy was short-lived when Mohd Badhri Radzi confirmed victory for the ‘Red Warriors’ in the 85th minute.

Pahang, playing in another group C match, collected the full three points when they beat Negeri Sembilan 3-0 at Stadium Darul Makmur, Kuantan.

The three goals for Pahang came from Matías Ruben Conti in the 50th minute, R.Gopinathan (70th) and Azidan Sarudin (83rd).

In a Group A match, the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) drew 1-1 with Selangor at the Selayang Municipal Council Stadium.

ATM started strongly when import Marlon Alex James found the opponent’s goal in the 37th minute but Mohd Fitri Shazwan Raduwan equalised for Selangor in the 74th.

Johor were also held to a 2-2 draw with Sime Darby at the Pasir Gudang Municipal Council Stadium, Johor.

Johor Darul Takzim (Johor DT), playing in Group B, had a comfortable 5-2 win over Felda United at the Temerloh Mini Stadium, Pahang.

At the Shah Stadium, Selangor PKNS went on a goal-scoring spree with a 5-0 win over T-Team.

In a Group B match, Kedah recorded their first win when they beat Perak 1-0 at Stadium Perak, Ipoh. The Kedah solitary goal came from Nelson San Martin in.

Double-ton Rooney gives Moyes winning start

Manchester United’s English striker Wayne Rooney celebrates scoring a goal during the UEFA Champions League Group A football match football match between Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England on September 17, 2013. United won 4-2. –AFP photo

 Manchester United’s Belgian midfielder Marouane Fellaini (C) beats Bayer Leverkusen’s German midfielder Simon Rolfes during the UEFA Champions League Group A football match football match between Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen at Old Trafford in Manchester, on September 17, 2013. United won 4-2. –AFP photo

Manchester United’s Dutch striker Robin van Persie (L) scores during the UEFA Champions League Group A football match football match between Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England on September 17, 2013. United won 4-2. –AFP photo

Manchester United’s Dutch striker Robin van Persie (L) is booked by referee Damir Skomina during the UEFA Champions League Group A football match football match between Manchester United and Bayer Leverkusen at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England on September 17, 2013. United won 4-2. –AFP photo