Good news for Malaysians! Malaysia is celebrating its 65th Independence Day on Wednesday, a four-day working day for all lucky Malaysians. So get your (public) holiday mode on now and expect merdeka celebrations coming to you this week.
Enjoy merdeka with special music performances such as Stereo Therapy featuring Victor G, Merdeka Eve Countdown with UNDERWORLD, or with Decathlon USJ, who will be celebrating their 5th anniversary as well. Get down on the list now for more and celebrate the uniqueness and diversity of Malaysia!
EVENTS
1. Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery (BNM MAG)
Time: 10am – 1pm, 2pm – 5pm (Tuesday to Sunday)
Location: Sasana Kijang, 2, Jalan Dato Onn, Kuala Lumpur
Bank Negara Malaysia Museum and Art Gallery is a modern museum featuring a collection of Malaysian & Southeast Asian art. It has a wide range of gallery themes and showcases the Bank’s role in the nation’s economic development. For more information, visit here.
2. Stereo Therapy – Merdeka Eve Special Feat. Victor G, Alam & Kaiza
Date: 30th August
Time: 7pm
Location: WET Deck at W Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Party away surrounded by your friends and the bright lights. Dance the night away to the sounds of disco and techno by Victor G, Alam, and Kaiza in the heart of Kuala Lumpur. Make your reservations here now and click here for details.
3. MY Connected & Lost Tales Merdeka Eve Showcase
Date: 30th August
Time: 8pm
Location: FUBAR KL
Malaysia-based and multinational House & Techno Record Label is bringing the sounds to you. Their collaboration with Lost Tales will guarantee you one of the best merdeka celebrations you can imagine. Head here now for more info.
4. Merdeka Eve Countdown: UNDERWORLD
Date: 30th August
Time: 8pm – 12am
Location: The Bee Publika Kuala Lumpur
Bring your friends along and celebrate the merdeka countdown eve together. Experience and enjoy the beat of UNDERWORLD at The Bee. Check out the event’s page for more details and get your tickets now!
5. Decathlon USJ 5th Anniversary & Merdeka Celebration
Date: 31st August
Time: 10am – 10pm
Location: 672, Persiaran Subang Permai, Subang Light Industrial Park, Taman Perindustrian USJ 1, Petaling Jaya
Benefits await at Decathlon USJ Storer 5th Anniversary and Merdeka celebration! RM10 limited vouchers are up for grabs and enjoy free gifts and activities organised there. The event is free for all so register here now and look forward to surprises with fellow sport lovers!
6. MATTA Fair September 2022
Date: 2nd September – 4th September
Time: 10am – 9pm
Location: World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur
Malaysia’s biggest travel fair has returned! Set your dates and explore incredible deals and promotions on domestic and international travel. Limited online deals are also available so check them out here!
7. Cosplay Showdown
Date: 2nd September – 4th September
Time: 10am – 10pm
Location: Tropicana Gardens Mall, Petaling Jaya
Attention to all cosplayers and fans! Don’t pass up this chance because the winner will not only receive exciting prizes such as cash, vouchers, and certificates, but they will also be invited to be the guest cosplayer at the next LOL Cosplay Malaysia event. Visit the Facebook page and stay tuned for more info.
8. The Social Table ft. Beta KL
Date: 3rd September
Time: 12:30pm – 3:30pm
Location: Flock, 121 Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur
Flock is collaborating with Beta KL to prepare a thrilling menu featuring distinct local ingredients infused into modern contemporary Malaysian delicacies. Come on over for a one-of-a-kind Saturday brunch that will leave your taste buds begging for more. You may contact bf.wkualalumpur@whotels.com or call 03 2786 8888 for reservations, and visit here for more details.
9. Tukar Tangan Preloved Market
Date: 3rd September – 4th September
Time: 11am – 6pm
Location: The School Jaya One
The market offers a diverse selection of handmade crafts, previously owned clothing and accessories, vintage trinkets, home décor items, and more – all for a very reasonable price of less than RM50 per item. Attendance is open to all so don’t wait and click here for details of the event.
10. Sneakerlah 2022
Date: 3rd September – 4th September
Time: 10am – 10pm
Location: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre Kuala Lumpur
Attention sneakerheads! This upcoming weekend, your favourite sneaker marketplace Sneakerlah is back. There is no other way to celebrate it than to spend time at the event talking, eating, and breathing sneakers! Find the perfect authentic sneakers and enjoy various activities and music performances too. So don’t waste another second and get your tickets here now!
WORKSHOP
Aromatherapy & Mooncake Candle Making Workshop
Date: 3rd September
Time: 12:20pm – 3pm
Location: Angelicioxs Studio
Founder of eureka.be Chai Lian is organising an aromatherapy candle workshop! The Korea Candle Craft Association-certified The instructor will personally teach you how to make a container candle and a mooncake candle using simple methods, which are ideal for beginners. Find out more here and register now!
BONUS
Hana Tajima UNIQLO 2022 Fall/Winter Dress Collection
Hana Tajima’s 2022 Fall/Winter Dress Collection for UNIQLO will be available online and in stores in Malaysia beginning September 2nd. The LifeWear collection is the result of combining UNIQLO’s focus on everyday clothing with exceptional functionality and fashion and exudes graceful expression to wearers. Stay up to date on the upcoming collection at UNIQLO’s official website.
BiO-LiFE Eugica Herbal Mouth Spray
Forget about having a dry, sticky, and irritated mouth! Eugica Herbal Mouth Spray is a herbal solution for refreshing breath and soothing the mouth. It also reduces bad breath and can help you get rid of your ulcers. Purchase one now at your local pharmacy or online at BiO-LiFE’s official Lazada and Shopee stores.
H&M’s Move Collection
H&M’s Move collection has the ideal comfort wear for your daily activities! Join Movers – fitness icon and actress Jane Fonda, as well as acclaimed choreographer JaQuel Knight – in a global workout campaign to celebrate all forms of movement and find something super comfortable for yourself! Shop at H&M’s nearest outlet or online now.
NUTOX Advanced Youth Restoring Micro Active Essence & Serum
Malaysia’s premiere skincare brand NUTOX has the power to help you achieve soft, moisturised, and luscious skin with two new essentials of their own: NUTOX Advanced Youth Restoring Misco Active Essence and Serum! Both products have powerful active ingredients that help maintain the skin’s health, hydration, and resilience, like the Bird’s Nest Amino Acid. They are currently offered online at Shopee and Lazada and locally at Watsons nationwide.
Lush Malaysia’s Nu Sentral Opening
Lush Malaysia had just opened another store right here in Nu Sentral, Kuala Lumpur. Along with a new store concept to improve shopping experience, Lush introduces their Lush Labs App, available for download, that uses the Lush Lens feature to recognise products and provide customers with detailed information on the ingredients. Early bird customers will receive a surprise gift with a purchase of RM150 and above in a single receipt.
Anis Sharina contributed to this article.
