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08/09/2025

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๐„๐ฌ๐œ๐š๐ฉ๐ž ๐๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‰๐š๐ฒ๐š
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Team Malaysia Cheerleading 2025 Send-Off to Asia Cheerleading Championship 2025, Bangkok, Thailand.
06/09/2025

Team Malaysia Cheerleading 2025 Send-Off to Asia Cheerleading Championship 2025, Bangkok, Thailand.

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐’๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐š๐ญ ๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ ๐Š๐ข๐š๐ซ๐šโ€™๐ฌ ๐Œ๐ž๐ซ๐๐ž๐ค๐š ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ž๐งโ€™๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐‘ช๐’๐’๐’๐’–๐’“, ๐‘ช๐’๐’๐’‡๐’Š๐’…๐’†๐’๐’„๐’†, ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ช๐’–๐’๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ท๐’“๐’Š๐’…๐’† ๐‘ป๐’‚๐’Œ๐’† ๐‘ช๐’†๐’...
04/09/2025

๐˜๐จ๐ฎ๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ญ๐ซ๐ข๐จ๐ญ๐ฌ ๐’๐ก๐ข๐ง๐ž ๐š๐ญ ๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ ๐Š๐ข๐š๐ซ๐šโ€™๐ฌ ๐Œ๐ž๐ซ๐๐ž๐ค๐š ๐‚๐ก๐ข๐ฅ๐๐ซ๐ž๐งโ€™๐ฌ ๐‚๐จ๐ฌ๐ญ๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ญ๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ
๐‘ช๐’๐’๐’๐’–๐’“, ๐‘ช๐’๐’๐’‡๐’Š๐’…๐’†๐’๐’„๐’†, ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ช๐’–๐’๐’•๐’–๐’“๐’‚๐’ ๐‘ท๐’“๐’Š๐’…๐’† ๐‘ป๐’‚๐’Œ๐’† ๐‘ช๐’†๐’๐’•๐’“๐’† ๐‘บ๐’•๐’‚๐’ˆ๐’† ๐’‚๐’” ๐‘ฒ๐’Š๐’…๐’” ๐‘ช๐’†๐’๐’†๐’ƒ๐’“๐’‚๐’•๐’† ๐‘ฐ๐’๐’…๐’†๐’‘๐’†๐’๐’…๐’†๐’๐’„๐’† ๐’Š๐’ ๐‘บ๐’•๐’š๐’๐’†

Kuala Lumpur, 4 September 2025 โ€“ The Merdeka Childrenโ€™s Costume Contest at 1 Mont Kiara last Sunday was a vibrant celebration of Malaysiaโ€™s unity and creativity, brought to life by children aged two to twelve. With every appearance on stage, these little patriots captured the crowdโ€™s hearts, proudly showing off inventive, patriotic outfits that reflected both cultural heritage and national pride.

From national heroes and traditional attire to bold Jalur Gemilang-inspired designs, each participant embraced their moment in the spotlight. Many contestants even stepped up to the microphone to share what Malaysia means to them, delivering heartfelt words with remarkable confidence and flair. Their passion and imagination were matched only by their infectious energy and courage, making it a dazzling showcase of Malaysiaโ€™s future.

Representing a rich tapestry of backgrounds, the children impressed both judges and the audience with their spirited performances, creative ensembles, and impressive stage presence. The high calibre of talent and creativity on display made the judgesโ€™ decision incredibly challenging.

Consolation prize winner Zumrapuss Soleha, 11, dazzled in a costume featuring a dramatic winged design in bold red, blue, and gold, decorated with hand-crafted flowers and intricate accessories. Her outfit celebrated unity with state flags and traditional motifs on the front, and a stunning fan of batik-inspired floral patterns at the back.

First runner-up Nur Diyanah binti Ahmad Fauzi, 8, charmed the audience in a regal costume with a deep blue top, golden sash, and red lace butterfly wings. Her performance was elevated by a graceful bow-and-arrow act, earning admiration for her creativity and confidence.

The champion, 11-year-old Nurul Hasby, captivated all with a striking Dayak-inspired costume featuring a feathered headdress, elaborate beadwork, and a hand-painted shield. The back of her costume displayed a vibrant circle of hibiscus flowers and a handcrafted hornbill, beautifully blending Sarawak heritage and national pride. Nurulโ€™s polished catwalk, eloquent greetings in Mandarin, and passionate Merdeka pantun and song in Bahasa Malaysia made her performance a true highlight, showcasing the unity, talent, and expressive spirit celebrated at the event.

The costume contest overflowed with passion, confidence, and creativity, as every contestant took to the stage with pride and infectious joy. Their efforts reflected not only their love for Malaysia but also the strength and optimism of the next generation.

In the spirit of Merdeka, the mall was abuzz with energy and colour as families and friends enjoyed hands-on batik painting, DIY wristband colouring, arts and crafts, cupcake decorating, and more. The weekend brought together creativity, laughter, and sweet treatsโ€”making it a true celebration of Malaysiaโ€™s spirit and a memorable experience for all who attended.

1 Mont Kiara continues its commitment to celebrating momentous occasions with the community by hosting childrenโ€™s contests throughout the year, including events for Hari Raya, Chinese New Year, National Day, Halloween, and Christmas.

โ€œWe are proud to see so many young Malaysians celebrating Merdeka through creativity, culture, and confidence. Events like this not only honour our nationโ€™s diversity, but also inspire the next generation to express their pride and unity in meaningful ways,โ€ said Ooi Wai Sheng, A&P Executive at 1 Mont Kiara.

The champion received RM300 worth of cash and prizes, with RM200 and RM100 going to the first and second runners-up, and RM50 in prizes for each consolation winner.

๐–๐ข๐ง๐ง๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ:
Champion - Nurul Hasby
1st Runner-up - Nur Diyanah binti Ahmad Fauzi
2nd Runner-up - Cahaya Umaira Airidz binti Ridzuan

๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ฌ๐จ๐ฅ๐š๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง:
Nur Aneesa Sumayyah binti Mohammad Pirdaus
Nur Dania Ariesya binti Damanhuri
Zumrapuss Soleha
Lim Yu San
Rana Nur Amani binti Norkhairul

For more information and updates on the event, please visit our official page at 1 Mont Kiara

1st ASEAN Muaythai Team & Youth Championships 2025.
31/08/2025

1st ASEAN Muaythai Team & Youth Championships 2025.

Any time is a good time for kopi, especially atas kopi @ Arabica Pavilion Damansara Heights.
11/08/2025

Any time is a good time for kopi, especially atas kopi @ Arabica Pavilion Damansara Heights.

Outdoor Expo Malaysia 2025 took place from 25th to 27th July at Kompleks Sukan Kelana Jaya and proved to be a lively and...
29/07/2025

Outdoor Expo Malaysia 2025 took place from 25th to 27th July at Kompleks Sukan Kelana Jaya and proved to be a lively and memorable gathering for outdoor lovers across the country.

This large-scale lifestyle and trade event transformed the venue into a hub of excitement, where visitors of all ages immersed themselves in the world of camping, adventure, and eco-tourism.

From the latest outdoor gear and glamping setups to sustainable travel packages, exhibitors included outdoor brands, travel agencies, and conservation-focused organisations, all showcasing products and ideas that inspired attendees to reconnect with nature.

The event also served as a valuable platform for businesses to network and engage with potential customers in an interactive setting.

Across the three days, the grounds were filled with energy and activity. Families tried their hand at archery, kids zipped around on push-bikes, and thrill-seekers tested their skills in bushcraft and climbing zones.

There were competitions, safety demos, workshops, and even a community campfire session.

With food trucks, buskers, and the popular VegFest offering plant-based eats, there was plenty to keep both body and spirit nourished.

A key moment was the presentation of the Green Award, Best Decoration, and Safety Award to outstanding exhibitors. These recognitions underlined the eventโ€™s focus on responsible practices and environmental awareness.

Overall, Outdoor Expo Malaysia 2025 delivered an enriching experience that combined fun, learning, and a shared passion for the great outdoors.

Website: https://www.outdoorexpo.my/

๐๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ญ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐š ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐„๐ง๐œ๐ก๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ โ€˜๐‚๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐šโ€™ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Œ๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐šBallet Manila will return to Malaysia for another perfor...
14/07/2025

๐๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐ž๐ญ ๐Œ๐š๐ง๐ข๐ฅ๐š ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐„๐ง๐œ๐ก๐š๐ง๐ญ๐ฆ๐ž๐ง๐ญ ๐จ๐Ÿ โ€˜๐‚๐ข๐ง๐๐ž๐ซ๐ž๐ฅ๐ฅ๐šโ€™ ๐ญ๐จ ๐Œ๐š๐ฅ๐š๐ฒ๐ฌ๐ข๐š

Ballet Manila will return to Malaysia for another performance series, this time bringing the enchantment, romance, humour and happy ending of the popular fairy tale Cinderella as adapted into dance by artistic director Lisa Macuja Elizalde.

DanceLink and Ballet Manila are presenting Cinderella at the Stage 1 Theatre, PJPAC, in Petaling Jaya on these dates: September 5, 7:30 p.m.; September 6, 3 p.m. and 7:30 p.m.; and September 7, 3 p.m.

โ€œI feel excited as itโ€™s the second time Cinderella will be performed abroad, after Taiwan last year,โ€ Macuja Elizalde enthuses. โ€œIt was the first in my Princess Trilogy (followed by Snow White and Sleeping Beauty) so it really has a special place in my heart. I have to say that Cinderella is turning out to have such a classic appeal to the whole family and I hope Malaysian audiences will enjoy it too.โ€

Two pairs of principal dancers are stepping into the lead roles of Cinderella and the Prince: Abigail Oliveiro and Mark Sumaylo; and Shaira Comeros and Joshua Enciso. Sumaylo and Enciso will also assume additional roles as the Dance Master and King opposite each other. Soloists Rissa May Camaclang and Stephanie Santiago will take turns waving the magic wand as the Fairy Godmother while soloist John Balagot plays the over-the-top Stepmother who fusses over her daughters (with Santiago and Camaclang alternating as the Tall Stepsister and principal dancers Jasmine Pia Dames and Jessica Pearl Dames as the Short Stepsister).

The Dames twins will also be alternating as the Scandinavian Princess while Shamira Drapete and Celine Astrologo switching as the Mediterranean Princess). Also in the cast are principal dancer Romeo Peralta as the Duke, company artist Anselmo Dictado as the Raccoon, soloist Sean Pelegrin and company artist Rodney Catubay as the Frogs, and Malaysian dancer Syaladin Antuan MD Nazir as the Mouse with a Cheese.

Like in previous tours where it has been taken to, Cinderella in Malaysia will also feature a wealth of local talents. โ€œWe are incorporating many Malaysian dancers into the production. So there are additional numbers and re-worked choreography in order to accomplish this. There are additional animals in the forest. In this case, bunnies and butterflies and a cheese-grabbing mouse. We also have an additional ballroom number in Act 2 as well as a search through two kingdoms,โ€ shares Macuja Elizalde.

That her Cinderella ballet has come this far is totally unexpected for the artistic director and choreographer. โ€œIโ€™m surprised and very pleased! When I first created Cinderella, I knew what I wanted to create but I wasnโ€™t confident that I could actually do it as I was just beginning to choreograph at that time. The success of Cinderella since its world premiere in 2016 has gone beyond my wildest dreams, really. And I do hope that the entire Princess Trilogy eventually will make its way abroad.โ€

Macuja Elizalde is also proud that Cinderella is the third production Ballet Manila will be bringing to Malaysia, after Ballet Manilaโ€™s Greatest Hits last year and Tour de Force in 2019. โ€œWe intend this to be an annual event. I am very grateful to DanceLink for the partnership. I am also very excited about future collaborations. Ballet Manila has a following already in KL and we intend to continue to nurture that.โ€

Tickets to Cinderella are available online at ONETIX (www.onetix.com.my) or at the PJPAC lobby.

This season really durian runtuh... chip chipppp @ SS2
10/07/2025

This season really durian runtuh... chip chipppp @ SS2

๐…๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐…๐ข๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐š ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐š ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ž๐ง๐ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‹๐š๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ž๐ซ, ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ ๐Š๐ข๐š๐ซ๐š๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’† ๐‘ญ๐’‚๐’Ž๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’†๐’” ๐‘ฉ๐’๐’๐’…, ๐‘ช๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’—๐’Š๐’•๐’š ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’“...
05/07/2025

๐…๐š๐ฆ๐ข๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐ƒ๐š๐ฒ ๐…๐ข๐ž๐ฌ๐ญ๐š ๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ฌ ๐š ๐–๐ž๐ž๐ค๐ž๐ง๐ ๐จ๐Ÿ ๐‹๐š๐ฎ๐ ๐ก๐ญ๐ž๐ซ, ๐‚๐จ๐ฅ๐จ๐ฎ๐ซ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐‚๐จ๐ง๐ง๐ž๐œ๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐ญ๐จ ๐Ÿ ๐Œ๐จ๐ง๐ญ ๐Š๐ข๐š๐ซ๐š

๐‘พ๐’‰๐’†๐’“๐’† ๐‘ญ๐’‚๐’Ž๐’Š๐’๐’Š๐’†๐’” ๐‘ฉ๐’๐’๐’…, ๐‘ช๐’“๐’†๐’‚๐’•๐’Š๐’—๐’Š๐’•๐’š ๐‘ป๐’‰๐’“๐’Š๐’—๐’†๐’”, ๐’‚๐’๐’… ๐‘ด๐’†๐’Ž๐’๐’“๐’Š๐’†๐’” ๐’‚๐’“๐’† ๐‘ด๐’‚๐’…๐’† ๐‘ป๐’๐’ˆ๐’†๐’•๐’‰๐’†๐’“.

๐Š๐ฎ๐š๐ฅ๐š ๐‹๐ฎ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ฎ๐ซ, ๐Ÿ‘ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ฒ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ โ€“ 1 Mont Kiara was buzzing with cheer and togetherness over the weekend as families from all walks of life gathered for the Family Day Fiesta on 28 and 29 June 2025. The two-day celebration brought the mall to life with engaging workshops, energetic performances, and heartwarming moments that bond families together.

From perfume making and chenille flower crafts to sock puppet sessions, the concourse was alive with creativity from noon to evening. Children and parents immersed themselves in hands-on activities, turning raw materials into handmade keepsakes while enjoying quality time together.

One of the highlights was the Parent & Kid Duo Fashion Contest held on 28 June. Contestants lit up the stage in imaginative royalty-themed outfits, sharing the spotlight with their little ones.

The winning duo, Leong Ee Ray Elroy and his mother Ally Kang, captivated the crowd in their majestic European royalty-inspired costumes. Elroy stole the show with an impromptu 1.5-minute tale titled Teeny and the Magic Lamp, delivering it with flair and confidence when prompted by the emcee. โ€œI loved performing on stage and am happy to be able to share the moment with my mom,โ€ said Elroy to the emcee, beaming with pride.

Annesmae Wang and her mother Ariel Lee claimed first runner-up with a striking Princess Aurora and Maleficent pairing, complete with stage presence and a mini magic show. Second runner-up went to Renesmae Wang, who wowed the audience with slick acrobatic moves in a Chinese princess outfit, alongside her grandfather Wang Qing Gui, dressed in an elegant Manchurian-style costume.

The champion mother-and-son duo took home RM300 worth of cash and prizes, while the first and second runners-up received RM200 and RM100 in cash and prizes, respectively. Consolation prize recipients each received prizes valued at RM50. As a bonus, the top three winners also earned a complimentary parent-child workshop session at Crafty Whizz Studio, worth RM259.80.

On 29 June, the stage welcomed a graceful Hawaiian Dance Performance by Hula KL in the evening, transporting the audience to island shores with rhythmic sways and floral flair.

Earlier that day, the Childrenโ€™s Colouring Contest brought together 89 young participants. Children took to their canvases with crayons, markers and colour pencils, letting their imaginations run free in a warm, supportive environment cheered on by parents and friends.

The Childrenโ€™s Colouring Contest awarded winners across three categories with a mix of cash and prize hampers. In Category A, five participants received Excellent Awards prizes worth RM50 each.

Category B and Category C recognised the top three winners with RM200, RM150, and RM100 in cash and prizes respectively. In both categories, five additional participants received consolation prizes worth RM50 each. The generous prizes added extra excitement and encouragement for the young artists, making it a rewarding experience for all.

โ€œThis weekend was all about creating meaningful moments between parents, children, and even grandparents,โ€ said Ooi Wai Sheng, Executive for Advertising & Promotions at 1 Mont Kiara. โ€œAs a family-focused mall, we aim to be more than just a shopping destinationโ€”we want to be a place where families come together, bond through shared experiences, and leave with lasting memories.โ€

The winners of the Parent & Kid Duo Fashion Contest are as follows:

Champion: Leong Ee Ray Elroy & Ally Kang
1st Runner-Up: Annesmae Wang & Ariel Lee
2nd Runner-Up: Renesmae Wang & Wang Qing Gui
Consolation #1: Lee Xin Yan & Ong Ai Tee
Consolation #2: Kiaan & Isha

The full list of winners for the Fiesta Childrenโ€™s Colouring Contest is as follows:

๐‚๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐€
Excellent Award #1: Choon Ler Qi
Excellent Award #2: Jacinta Ho
Excellent Award #3: Lam En Xuan
Excellent Award #4: Muhammad Zaef Khairan
Excellent Award #5: Nur Inara Elvina binti Ahmad Faud

๐‚๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐
Champion: Braxton Hoe Ming In
1st Runner-Up: Yasmin Yau
2nd Runner-Up: Nur Zara Arianna
Consolation #1: Jocelyn Ho
Consolation #2: Lee Xin Yue
Consolation #3: Mohammad Adam bin Mohammad Azrulnizam
Consolation #4: Muhammad Raykal Harith
Consolation #5: Yeow TzuYu

๐‚๐š๐ญ๐ž๐ ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐‚
Champion: Lam Xiang Rou
1st Runner-Up: Daphne Chong Mei Yin
2nd Runner-Up: Mohammad Tuah Al-Fateh bin Mohammad Hakimi
Consolation #1: Nuryn Nayli Raisya binti Mohamad Badrol
Consolation #2: Marsha Eryna Yau
Consolation #3: Mohamad Zahry Ilham bin Mohamad Azhar
Consolation #4: Tan Jin An
Consolation #5: Arianna Sofia binti Mohammad Azrulnizam

For more information and updates on the event, please visit our official page at 1 Mont Kiara

๐’๐ฎ๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐’๐ฐ๐ž๐š๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž: ๐๐Ž ๐ˆ๐ƒ๐ž๐šโ€™๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐จ๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐•๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐š๐ญ ๐Š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ซ๐š๐๐ž ๐Š-๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐†๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ ๐…๐ข...
01/07/2025

๐’๐ฎ๐œ๐œ๐ž๐ฌ๐ฌ ๐๐ฎ๐ข๐ฅ๐ญ ๐จ๐ง ๐’๐ฐ๐ž๐š๐ญ ๐š๐ง๐ ๐๐ž๐ซ๐ฌ๐ž๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž: ๐๐Ž ๐ˆ๐ƒ๐ž๐šโ€™๐ฌ ๐ƒ๐จ๐ฎ๐›๐ฅ๐ž ๐•๐ข๐œ๐ญ๐จ๐ซ๐ฒ ๐š๐ญ ๐Š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ซ๐š๐๐ž ๐Š-๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐†๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ ๐…๐ข๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ

๐Š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐ , ๐Ÿ‘๐ŸŽ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“ โ€“ Success doesnโ€™t happen overnightโ€”itโ€™s the result of relentless passion and hard work. This was the message from NO IDea, the 13-member dance crew who pulled off an incredible feat by winning both the Klang Parade Qualifier and the Grand Finals of the Klang Parade K-Pop Dance Cover Competition 2025, all within two days.

When they were crowned Champion during the Klang Parade Qualifier on 28 June, the team was already overjoyed. Little did they expect that their journey would peak again the next day at the Grand Finals, taking home the coveted Champion title once more.

โ€œWe really had no idea this would happen. It still feels unreal,โ€ said Daniel Tiew, the 29-year-old leader of NO IDea, moments after the announcement. โ€œAll our hard work over the past 2 to 3 months has finally paid off.โ€

As the results were revealed, emotions ran highโ€”many of the team members teared up before stepping on stage to collect their prizes, which totalled RM5,000 worth of cash and prizes.

For Daniel and his team, the road to success hasnโ€™t been easy. โ€œWe donโ€™t belong to any established dance studio, so weโ€™ve had to rent space for every practice session,โ€ he shared. โ€œBut we keep pushing because of our love for dance. Weโ€™re still building our stage experience, and I hope that one day, Iโ€™ll be able to open a studio of our own.โ€

When asked about their plans for the prize money, Daniel said with a smile, โ€œWeโ€™ll definitely have a small celebration. The team deserves it after all their sacrifices. And weโ€™ll share the prizes, just as we share the joy of this win.โ€

๐€ ๐…๐ข๐ญ๐ญ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐…๐ข๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐ž ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐Ÿ—๐ญ๐ก ๐Š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ซ๐š๐๐ž ๐Š-๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง

Now in its ninth year, the Klang Parade K-Pop Dance Cover Competition wrapped up on a high note last Sunday at Klang Paradeโ€™s Main Court.

This yearโ€™s competition circuit saw qualifiers held at CITTA Mall, Ipoh Parade, and Klang Parade over the past three weeks, culminating in the Grand Finals where 17 top-performing teams battled it out for glory.

Judged on K-Pop Identity, Dance Cover Accuracy, Dance Techniques, Costume, and Overall Performance, the competition drew praise from all three judgesโ€”Tiffany Teoh, Ming Yang, and Brenda Kohโ€”who were impressed by the passion and energy showcased on stage.

๐Ž๐Ÿ๐Ÿ๐ข๐œ๐ข๐š๐ฅ ๐‘๐ž๐ฌ๐ฎ๐ฅ๐ญ๐ฌ โ€“ ๐Š๐ฅ๐š๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ซ๐š๐๐ž ๐Š-๐๐จ๐ฉ ๐ƒ๐š๐ง๐œ๐ž ๐‚๐จ๐ฏ๐ž๐ซ ๐‚๐จ๐ฆ๐ฉ๐ž๐ญ๐ข๐ญ๐ข๐จ๐ง ๐†๐ซ๐š๐ง๐ ๐…๐ข๐ง๐š๐ฅ๐ฌ ๐Ÿ๐ŸŽ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ“

Champion (RM5,000 worth of cash & prizes):
NO IDea โ€“ Cover: Taeminโ€™s "Taemin Sexy in the Air"

First Runner-up (RM3,000 worth of cash & prizes):
Madnequeen โ€“ Cover: IZONEโ€™s "Panorama" + "Secret Story of the Swan"*

Second Runner-up (RM2,000 worth of cash & prizes):
X'JC โ€“ Cover: WJSNโ€™s "As You Wish"

Consolation Prizes (RM500 worth of prizes each):
โ— MAZE โ€“ Cover: MEOVVโ€™s "Meow + Body"
โ— REMINIXX โ€“ Cover: CLCโ€™s "HELICOPTER"
โ— N1NJAS โ€“ Cover: Enhypenโ€™s "Pass the Mic"

The event closed with roaring cheers, group selfies, and promises to return stronger next year. Until then, Klang Parade continues to be the heartbeat for dance enthusiasts chasing their K-Pop dreams.

๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐€๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฒโ€™๐ฌ ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ ๐š๐ญ ๐‚๐ˆ๐“๐“๐€ ๐Œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ๐๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‰๐š๐ฒ๐š, ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž โ€“ On the third floor of CIT...
16/06/2025

๐๐ซ๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐ƒ๐ž๐ฌ๐ž๐ซ๐ญ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ž ๐‚๐ข๐ญ๐ฒ: ๐€๐ก ๐๐จ๐ฒโ€™๐ฌ ๐‹๐ข๐ฏ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐๐š๐ฅ๐œ๐จ๐ง๐ฒ ๐š๐ญ ๐‚๐ˆ๐“๐“๐€ ๐Œ๐š๐ฅ๐ฅ

๐๐ž๐ญ๐š๐ฅ๐ข๐ง๐  ๐‰๐š๐ฒ๐š, ๐Ÿ๐Ÿ‘ ๐‰๐ฎ๐ง๐ž โ€“ On the third floor of CITTA Mall, a desert is quietly coming to life.

Behind this transformation is Koh Kuan Meng, affectionately known as Ah Boy, founder of Cactus Boy Nursery. More than a cactus seller, Ah Boy is a desert ecologist at heartโ€”recreating an authentic original desert ecosystem on an open-air balcony, in the middle of the city.

โ€œIโ€™m not just growing cacti. Iโ€™m replicating where they truly belong,โ€ Ah Boy says. โ€œThe desert is harsh, but perfectly balanced. That balance is what Iโ€™m bringing here.โ€

He adds, โ€œItโ€™s fascinating to see how these cacti thrive in their original, bare environment. Their appearances may not be flawlessโ€”but those scratches and blemishes are like battle scars, telling the story of survival in the wild.โ€

At the far end of the sun-drenched third-floor balcony, he has built a living landscapeโ€”fine-tuning soil mixtures, light exposure, drainage, and airflow to simulate the rugged conditions of places like the Sonoran and Chihuahuan Deserts.

This isnโ€™t just a plant displayโ€”itโ€™s a functioning ecosystem. Euphorbias rise among volcanic rocks. Lithops nestle between pebbles.

And most recently, a stunning collection of giant Golden Barrel cacti has joined the familyโ€”glowing under the sun, adding both drama and authenticity to the space.

These fast-growing, flowering cacti are cherished not only for their striking form but also for their association with good fortune in feng shui. The current collection features mature specimens, each averaging between 40 to 55 years oldโ€”a testament to their resilience and longevity.

Visitors pause in wonder. Some leave with a cactus. Others leave with inspiration.

Ah Boy documents every changeโ€”how plants adapt to the Klang Valleyโ€™s humidity, how different soils affect growth, and how microclimates shift with the day. The balcony has become a living lab, and a love letter to natureโ€™s quiet resilience.

So the next time youโ€™re at CITTA Mall, head to the third floor. Step onto the balcony. You might forget youโ€™re still in the city.

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