Every day’s the same old routine—wake up, go to work/school, come home, sleep—and then we do it all over again. Obviously, we need a little break from our tedious lifestyle, something that could make us anticipate the coming weeks with joy instead of dreading every single minute of it.
From exciting shopping sprees to grooving to vintage tunes, we even have workshops and classes to learn a new skill or two! And if you like new things, we have tons of newly launched products for you to check out. So, what are you waiting for? Browse through Hype’s best picks this week and have the most fun you’ve ever had in your entire life!
EVENTS
1. Tastefully Food Expo 2022
Date: 5th August – 7th August
Time: 10am – 10pm
Location: Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, KL
Over 300 booths with more than 5,000 products to choose from, if you’re a foodie then you should visit the Tastefully Food Expo! Look forward to stunning performances and giveaways worth up to RM68,888 and participate in the lucky draw by purchasing up to RM100. Many more activities await you at this celebration of all the “Buatan Malaysia” you can find!
2. Brand’s InnerShine x Watsons Concourse Event
Date: 1st August – 7th August
Time: 10am – 10pm
Location: Mid Valley Megamall, Kuala Lumpur (Concourse Area, aras LG)
If you’re looking for the recipe to the elixir of life, then try InnerShine. In collaboration with Watsons, InnerShine intends to shower their customers with confidence and radiant glow with their all-natural goodness products. Don’t miss out on promotions and exclusive gifts up to RM35,888 and main prize—a 2D1N at Lexis Hibiscus PD.
Stay for the freebies, diet tip, samples and photobooth session! For more information, head on over to their Facebook.
3. LaLaport ACG Matsuri 2022
Date: 5th August – 7th August
Time: 12pm – 6pm
Location: Lalaport BBCC, Kuala Lumpur
This themed ACG festival will host exhibitions and special activities with the aim of providing a “matsuri” event style. You can experience fun games like the Digimon Card game, performances, purchase ACG merchandise and much more. Admission is free, too! Check out their website for the latest annoucements.
4. Sunny Side Up Market – Merdeka Edition 2022
Date: 6th August – 7th August
Time: 11am – 5pm
Location: Slate at The Row, 44-48 Jalan Doraisamy, Kuala Lumpur
In conjunction with the National Day celebration happening this month, Sunny Side Up Market is back with it’s new theme, the Merdeka edition! Immerse yourself in the curations of all-Malaysian brands and local small businesses—original products, gifts, souvenirs, treats, fashion accessories, home decor and many more. Head on over to Facebook to find out more!
5. A Night At The Theatre
Date: 6th August
Time: 7:30pm
Location: REXXKL, 80, Jalan Sultan 50000 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia
To mark the one year celebration of her album “Over You”, Dasha Logan will be performing her album live infront of everyone. Featuring guest performances by DJ Kirstie, Bourbon Lassi and K-Town Clan! Remove your stress and sway with the music on this night to remember. Tickets are priced at RM80 and can be bought here.
6. KENA SOUND The Launch
Date: 6th August
Time: 11am
Location: Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre
Make a date with vinyl collectors at this one day event that centres around music collecting for the community. There’s much to anticipate such as music chit chat and sharing sessions with music collectors alike, indie music vendors, trading posts, curated music and so much more.
Browse through a collection of vinyls and have a drink at the bar as you soak in the sea of tunes and vibes. Free admission to all vinyl lovers. For more information, check out their Instagram.
7. The Hilton Kuala Lumpur Wedding Showcase
Date: 6th August – 7th August
Time: 11am – 6pm
Location: Grand Ballroom & Sentral Ballroom, Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Marvel at this wedding showcase—an event that brings together professional wedding planners, top bridal designers and renowned wedding chaperones to give you a taste of what your fairytale wedding would look like. Check out the latest wedding trends and also stand a chance to win a 5D4N stay at Hilton Maldives Amingiri Resort & Spa for your honeymoon.
Can’t make it on these days? A private meeting can be arranged, so rest assured. Visit their website to find out more.
8. Oh My Pet Expo – Desa Park City Waterfront
Date: 5th August – 7th August
Time: 10am – 10pm
Location: The Waterfront Desa Park City
Neabot Malaysia welcomes you to join in the Desa Park City Pet Bazaar along with your furkids. Bring your doggies for a stroll around the park and indulge them in a pampering session with stalls selling dog foods, accessories and costumes. The exciting event is the Shiba Inu gathering that happens at 6pm so don’t miss it!
Don’t forget to try out Asia’s No.1 5 in 1 Pet Grooming Vacuum – Neabot P1 Pro for stylish grooming! Hurry because this will be the last pet bazaar for this year.
9. Tarot Reading Over Coffee
Date: 2nd August
Time: 3pm – 4pm
Location: BookXcess Sunsuria Forum, SB-1, Sunsuria Forum, Seksyen U13, Setia Alam, Shah Alam, Selangor 40170
You know how tarot readers could predict your future and almost always get it right? Don’t you ever have that feeling of learning how to do it as well? Now, you can with this FREE 15-minute reading at Book Xcess, Sunsuria Forum and gain some clarity and focus in your life. If you’re interested, you can book an appointment via email at maynaik01@gmail.com or WhatsApp 018 3867939.
10. 99 Wonderland Park
Date: Open daily
Location: Batu Caves, Kuala Lumpur
Many attractions await you at this fun-filled, thrilling, adventure-seeking wonderland. Some include the Jurassic Park-themed attraction—99 Dinosaur Park—featuring two giant T-Rex’s, the Magical Bridge that lights up with lovelocks aligning the railings and also the 12 zodiac walkway with 12 zodiac animal statues.
99 Wonderland Park also features a Night Zoo that harbours the cutest animals such as tapirs, deers, ducks, raccoons, capybaras and wild animals, too! To know more about the entrance fee, visit their website to buy the tickets.
11. Maze Mirror Park
Ever thought of venturing into the world of Maze Runner but with the possibility of not dying painfully? Now, you can at the Maze Mirror Park at Nilai! We advise you not to run as you navigate your way through the endless maze of mirrors because you could run into yourself which is still painful, though not as deadly. Don’t miss out on the chance to take Instagram-worth pics!
Location: The Parc, Nilai Impian, Negeri Sembilan
12. NITA Warehouse Sale
Date: 27th July – 12th August (Weekdays only)
Time: 10am – 5pm
Location: No 10, Lorong Rahim Kajai 14, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, 60000 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Who doesn’t love a sale? Especially one that has up to 90% discount of items such as modest wear, scarves, accessories and cosmetics. NITA Cosmetics is holding a warehouse sale with prices as low as RM5. Seems like a pretty good deal to us. You could also check out their famous 2-in-1 Pemadam Foundation & Concealer, 3-in-1 Brow Jam and also get a NITA Tote Bag to go.
13. Tokyo Street’s 11th Anniversary
Date: Now until 26th August
Location: Pavilion Kuala Lumpur
Tokyo Street—Pavilion KL’s award-winning themed precinct—celebrates its 11th anniversary! Tokyo Street’s celebrations promises numerous Japanese activities, culture, shopping and dining in conjunction with 40 years of the Look East Policy (LEP).
Plunge into the streets of Japan with some attractions that include the “Art of Kimono” exhibition, Japanese pop-ups, AniMangaki convention and “Harajuku Street” pop-up and indulge yourself with an immense variety of Japanese shopping and authentic restaurants right here in Tokyo Street.
WORKSHOPS
1. Rubber Stamp Carving Workshop (One Day in Autumn)
Date: 7th August
Time: 2pm – 6pm
Location: A SPACE TO_. (Opposite Seventeen Mall), 936-1, Jalan 17/38, Seksyen 17, Petaling Jaya
Learn how to carve rubber stamps and create beautiful autumn inspired artworks, designed to decorate your journals, cards, papers and more. The fees include RM185 per person and RM360 for two. For those who have purchased their rubber stamp starter kit and would like to attend this class, the fee is only RM160 per person.
Prior booking is required and can be done at this site. To know more, feel free to visit their Facebook and Instagram.
BONUS (Newly Launched Products)
1. FOLLOW ME Extra Strength Natural Anti-Bacterial Range
FOLLOW ME has just introduced their Anti-Bacterial Body Wash Deluxe Gold Range with enhanced Natural Anti-Bacterial Protection—FOLLOW ME Anti-Bacterial Deep Cleansing Charcoal and FOLLOW ME Anti-Bacterial Daily Detox Tea Tree.
This brand-new FOLLOW ME Deluxe Gold Anti-Bacterial body wash is developed with a superior extra strength plant-based formulation that kills 99.999% germs and harmful bacteria, enriched with natural plant extracts like tea tree and charcoal in the Deluxe Gold formula.
2. ASICS Autumn Winter 2022 Collection
Latest innovations, modern technologies and enhanced features are core elements that makes up ASICS in their mission to improve performance and movement through sports, sneakers and fitness apparel. Therefore, ASICS has launched their new collection from all categories—Performance Running, Core Performance Sports, SPORTSTYLE and Apparel—to strengthen their campaign #LiveUplifted at ASICS Autumn Winter 2022 Regional Brand Day.
The new products from the ASICS Autumn Winter 2022 collection is available at ASICS stores, department stores, leading stores across the country, and online.
3. Kristin Ess Hair Launch
Giving a chance for every women in the country to achieve that ‘perfectly imperfect hair’, Krisin Ess has expanded its presence in Asia after its successful launch in the US. With twenty-two years of being a hairstylist and colourist, Kristin has used her expertise and insight into designing the 16-piece collection that helps you on your mission to achieve the most beautiful of hairstyles, priced between RM61 to RM79.
An extensive variety of cleansers, conditioners, serums, and hair masks is available exclusively in Watsons Malaysia stores and online.
4. HUAWEI Matebook 16s and HUAWEI Matebook D 16
Tech geeks, get ready to witness the latest technological advancement HUAWEI has to offer— the HUAWEI MateBook D16 and MateBook 16s! Both are available for pre-order until 5th August, along with freebies, such as the HUAWEI Stylish Backpack and other goodies worth more than RM1,000 and RM 1,700.
For more information on these products, head on over to the company’s website or if you want regular updates, you could follow Huawei on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Neetashini Kanendran contributed to this article
