CURRENT ATTRACTIONS IN MALAYSIA
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Here are some of the exciting events happening now or soon in Malaysia:
UNDERWATER WORLD LANGKAWI
The Underwater World Aquarium in Langkawi is having special programs for the vacations from now till January 4th, 2009. There will be a snake and magic performance on weekends. Also on weekends, there will be an Animal Walkabout Program where staff members bring selected animals out (they have other animals beside fish) and visitors will be able to pat and feed them!
The Touch Pools area of the aquarium will be open for visitors to have live interactions with marine and freshwater animals.
For your kids, there will be children’s games and activities lined up including free ice cream and a coloring competition. Santa will make an appearance to feed the penguins and greet you on Christmas day. For Moslem visitors, the aquarium will host a korban feast during the coming Hari Raya Haji festival.
There will be mock remains of a sunken ship constructed and visitors can walk around inside! Read more about Langkawi and its other great attractions in my page, Langkawi - An Introduction to Malaysia’s Top Destination.
In line with the aquarium’s ongoing upgrading efforts, they have brought in two new species of marine creatures - the weedy scorpionfish and the Philippine sea apple cucumber.
The weedy scorpionfish is Underwater World's newest addtion
So book your flights to Langkawi and visit Langkawi’s Underwater World Aquarium! For enquiries, email sitiraudhah.uwl@edenzil.com or telephone +604-9556100.
PETROSAINS CENTER, SURIA KLCC
During the current school holidays, Petrosains center in Suria KLCC will be organizing a robotics workshop for children. Fun and interactive activities on how to build your own robot, discovering energy sources and many more are organized to give your child an eye-opener to the fascinating world of mechanical robotics.
Petrosains Center in Suria KLCC Kuala Lumpur
Details:-
Dates : November 19, 2008 till January 3, 2009
Venue : Science Station 3, Petrosains, The Discovery Center, Level 4, Suria KLCC
Fees : RM125 per participant
For more information please call +603-23311808 or email hidayahazhar@petronas.com.my
MAMMA MIA!
Mamma Mia the musical in Malaysia
Have you watched the movie version starring Meryl Streep and Pierce Brosnan? I have and I loved it! Abba’s songs are phenomenal. Well, the smash-hit musical will be held in Kuala Lumpur soon, direct from London’s West End. Don’t miss it! Tickets are going fast. Here are the details:
Dates : December 17th 2008 till January 1st 2009 (Dec 17th is a charity performance)
Times : 8.30pm nightly with afternoon matinee performances at 3pm on Sat, Sun and public holidays.
Venue : Istana Budaya, Kuala Lumpur
If you want to experience a live performance of a highly-acclaimed West End musical, get your tickets for Mamma Mia! The Musical in Kuala Lumpur.
For tickets, call the Star newspaper at 006-03-79671388 ext 1238/1692/1165 or visit www.mamma-mia.com
BREAKING NEWS ABOUT MAMMA MIA! THE MUSICAL!
Due to the overwhelming response, the organizers of Mamma Mia! The Musical have agreed to stage 4 additional shows starting from 2nd January, 2009. Thus the season for this musical extravaganza is extended till 4th January, 2009.
THE CLUBBING SCENE
Here are some exciting and pulse-racing events taking place at selected clubs in Kuala Lumpur:
1. Mist Club Malaysia at 18, Jalan Liku, off Jalan Riong, Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur
On Wednesday, December 17th, Pink Martinee presents the “Queen of Roctronica”, Jes Breiden! Jes has now been the official singer for two years in a row to superstar DJ Tiesto. Her unique style incorporates elements of rock with an epic trance journey. Admission with one drink is only RM35 (ladies after midnight) and RM45 (men). Free entry for ladies before midnight. For reservations, please call Adrian How at +6012-3097811.
2. Zouk KL at 113 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Velvet Underground: On December 19th, K.A.M. presents “A Very Naughty Xmas”. As the theme suggests, you will put yourself in a rather naughty mood this Christmas. Be entertained by the voluptuous Joanne Kam and her dancers and other celebrity friends as she takes you on a wild and naughty trip through some Xmas favorites. With her razor-sharp wit and cheeky songs, you are in for a great time! Admission (with one drink) is RM38 for ladies and RM48 for men. For reservations, please call +603-21712075 (12 to 6pm) or +6016-3323191 (after 6pm) or email rsvn@zuokclub.com.my
