Author: Iqmall Hayat

A stand-up comedian, writer and TV presenter – Rohan Joshi will be bringing his hilarious live show, LOL Stars Feat Rohan Joshi to Singapore on 25 February 2018 at the Stephen Riady Auditorium @ NTUC. His jokes are observational, sarcastic and often laced with social commentary about his city, Mumbai, and its idiosyncrasies. Being part of India’s most celebrated comedy group, All India Bakchod (AIB), RoJo (as he is also called) shines best when he takes the Mickey out of everything regressive, intolerant and bigoted by ridiculing it, until the laughter stops. Catch this comedic sensation as he takes a dig at everything, ranging from Indian…

kāi is derived from the Mandarin character 开 (kāi), also used in the term 开心 (kāi xīn); meaning happiness. Founded by local fashion and beauty blogger, Christabel Chua a.k.a @bellywelljelly, the lifestyle brand is an extension of her cheerful disposition and incorporates her beliefs that she shares with her readers in the products. The latest collection features pouches, bags and a sticker pack that is inspired by desserts, such as donuts, s’mores and ice cream cones. Made from vegan leather, you can’t help but fall in love with these charming products. Made in limited numbers in each batch, you’d be…

Even with the Singapore team’s dreadful results in their unending quest to reach the World Cup, soccer (or football to the righteous bunch) is undeniably Singapore’s favourite sport. Forget swimming, table tennis or even MMA. And like every other sport, soccer comes with its own set of fans. Here are eight types of soccer fans you’ll notice in the days leading up to the 2018 FIFA World Cup, which is set to take place in Russia from 14 June to 15 July 2018. 1. The Glory Hunters Oh, where do I begin? The Glory Hunters absolutely hate the idea of losing. They…

For the longest time, I only believed that yachts were for the rich and famous. But the folks at EagleWings Yacht Charters have squashed that belief of mine. They ever so kindly offered our team a charter of our choice and here’s how the whole experience went down. Located in the heart of Sentosa Cove, we picked the morning charter in the hope of catching the first light and starting our day right. There are three different packages that you can choose from — morning, afternoon and night. Each comes with its own unique experience unlike any other. Excited was…

Is it just me or are there new clubs popping up every other day? I’m not complaining, and if AVRY Singapore is the new benchmark for clubs, bring on 2018. Located in Millenia Walk and a stone’s throw away from the infamous Bang Bang, it’s the newest spot for you  avid club goers. I went down on the opening night to catch the roaring sounds of Dutch duo, Dannic and Dyro – dudes who are seriously good at raising the roof. The acoustics were set up by the same team that brought Ultra Singapore. And the entrance to the club…

Even though it was weird to hear Pikachu speak in perfect English in the new Pokémon movie, you can’t deny the love for this popular character. For the second year running, the Pokémon Run SG will set you off on your trainer journey again on 27 January 2018 at Marina Barrage. Coming back bigger and better, the next rendition of the run will feature newly-introduced inflatable obstacles for a more immersive experience. Flashbacks of having a Snorlax blocking the path, anyone? If Pokémon is life but running isn’t, there will be a Poké-Carnival full of activities that you can take part in…

Virtual Reality (VR) has taken gaming to the next level by transporting you into a whole new world where defying gravity and fighting off zombie hordes is a norm. Zero Latency has just landed in Singapore (Suntec City to be exact) providing a free-roam multiplayer VR world to the masses. Hyper-immersive, there are three gaming worlds to choose from, Engineerium (15 minutes), Zombie Survival (15 minutes) and Singularity (30 minutes) – each come with its own set of unique experiences. Types Of Gaming Worlds Engineerium is the perfect introduction to VR, set in a family-friendly fantasy alien world, it combines Mayan-looking…

Marina Bay and the Civic District are set to transform into a spectacular countdown celebration avenue, with events happening concurrently in eight different hotspots starting from 26 December 2017. Up till the last day of 2017, the façade of The Fullerton Hotel Singapore will be transformed into a canvas for light projection displays. And for the first time, the Merlion and ArtScience Museum will join in with their own transformations from 29 December 2017 onwards. If you’re a fan of firework displays, you’ll be glad to know that they’ve upped the ante this year, with minute-long displays hourly from 8pm…

Admiralty Park re-opened to a frantic reaction from the public with its inclusion of new slides located in different sections of the park. With each zone specialising in its own niche, children of all ages can get a slice of the fun. But, the keyword here is, children. Ground Zero Located a stone’s throw away from Republic Poly means that not only do you have to fight amongst the kids for your turn on the slide, but actual teenagers as well, and they come in droves after their respective school hours. I looked just like one of the poly kids during…

From 13 January 2018, the ArtScience Museum will be invaded by some of the world’s top street artists in one of the boldest exhibitions to ever been shown at the museum in years. Art From The Streets will trace back 40 years of street art from its counter-cultural beginnings to its meteoric rise in contemporary art. It’s a curation that reflects the evolution of street art, charting the diverse artistic techniques employed by art through time and showing how technology has become a new medium of expression for artists. The show features some of the world’s best, including Banksy, Shepard…

Johor Bahru. A place that’s been up-and-coming for as long as I’ve been alive. But before becoming the town that holds many of Malaysia’s recent firsts, our neighbouring state was a hotbed of unique cultures. One of them being — thrift shopping. Have you ever heard of Big Bundle? It’s a chain of thrift stores sprinkled around Johor Bahru. With no exact address, chancing upon one is a challenge in itself. You’re better off asking the locals for other locations but in this article, I’ll let you know that there’s one right across the infamous City Square Mall. Given the…

Some local brands have kind of a bad rep for selling products that have been described as being of low quality, poor craftsmanship, or are cheap-looking and mediocre at best. But KEEPERS is keen to break that stigma. The concept of the store was actually borne out of the success of a gift shop in the heart of Orchard Road. Successfully drawing in tourists that were left in awe of the quality of the goods on sale, the lease of the pop-up was extended to two years after the initial six-month stint. Its unprecedented success led to The Singapore Tourism Board funding…

From herds of elephants in Kenya, to penguins in the Arctic and frogs in the Amazon, Google’s Street View Trekker has met some charming characters on its journey around the world. This year, Google will be documenting a unique crustacean crusade. Venturing to Christmas Island (which is part of Australia), Google Street View will join more than 45 million local residents for their annual trip from the forests to the seas –  we’re talking about the endemic red crabs that will soon begin their once-a-year migration. The crabs will paint the town red and in the finale of their immigration, will be…

Uniqlo has quickly become a staple brand in many of our wardrobes. From the AIRism line, to the affordable basics and conveniently available winter wear, the Japanese retailer has risen to become a household brand for any type of clothing. So what is the next step for Uniqlo? Handing creativity back to the hands of the customers. All through the UTme! App. Getting Started The UTme! App is not anything new. Having initially launched in Japan, it found itself swept up on our shores in 2015. The app allows anyone to become a designer. You can slap a picture from…

Forget strawberry picking, gambling or the cold weather; Genting Highlands is going through a transformation like no other and the debut of Zouk Genting in 2018 is going to be the cherry on top. At the mere mention of the name, Zouk will evoke memories quicker than the vomit of that one drunk friend who insists that he’s not drunk. Zouk is a rite of passage of any club-goer and for many good reasons. State of the art sound, space-age light systems, iconic DJ appearances and an under-one-roof concept with each dance floor giving off a unique vibe. Zouk will…