Yowazzup: A Directory of Happening Things

Beyonce has postponed her concert in Malaysia yet again following accusations by Islamic conservatives that the show would be immoral. Concert promoter Marctensia Entertainment said in a statement that the new date for the concert will be announced at a later time.

It is learnt that the decision for a postponement was made solely by the artiste “and has nothing to do with other external reasons,” the press release stated.

In 2007, Beyonce cancelled her show in KL and went to Indonesia instead.

Read more in NST Online

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The first day of Chinese New Year 2009 falls on January 26, 2009. The year of Ox symbolizes diligence, reliability, sincerity, strength and sound judgment.

Below are some pictures I have taken around Kuala Lumpur shopping malls:

Pink blossoms at Pavilion KL

The Largest Golden Bull at Pavilion KL

"Blooming of Cherry Blossom" Dance at The Gardens

Dance performance at The Gardens

Chinese New Year at The Gardens

"Blooming of Cherry Blossom" Dance at The Gardens

Happy Chinese New Year! Have a prosperous new year.

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Rihanna, the first Barbadian artist to officially win a Grammy Award will be performing in Kuala Lumpur on February 13, 2009 at 8:30pm in Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil.

Rihanna is famous for her songs "Umbrella", "Don’t Stop the Music", "Take a Bow", and "Disturbia" was discovered by Jay-Z.

Rihanna Live in Kuala Lumpur 2009 is part of "The Good Girl Gone Bad Tour". Concert tickets are available from January 5, 2009 at all Axcess Ticket Outlets. Or you can call the ticket hotline at +603-7711 5000 or visit www.axcess.com.my. Tickets are priced at RM128, RM158, RM198, RM288 & RM328.

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It’s early December but major shopping malls in Kuala Lumpur are already fully-decorated with Christmas trees and other decorations. Have you done your Christmas shopping yet?

Sungei Wang’s center stage is beautifully decorated with Christmas theme

Just right in the facade of Sungei Wang, Maxis has built these beautiful Christmas trees

Beautiful Christmas lights just outside Sungei Wang Plaza

Giant Christmas tree in the Bukit Bintang entrance in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur

Giant Christmas tree in Suria KLCC

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The Christmas tree at Suria KLCC for Christmas 2008 is finally something refreshing and different! The Christmas tree in Suria KLCC used to be almost the same each year (check out last year’s tree here). But this year, it’s decorated with gingerbread men, elves and snowmen — a delightful sight indeed.

Christmas 2008 at Suria KLCC

The decoration for Christmas 2008 at Suria KLCC is different this time around

Pinnacle of the Christmas tree at Suria KLCC

Santa Claus and his reindeers on the Christmas tree at Suria KLCC

Gigantic Christmas presents hanging all over Suria KLCC

Stalls at Christmas 2008 at Suria KLCC are all decorated with Christmas decorations

Happy Christmas shopping!

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Avril Lavigne’s concert in Kuala Lumpur is finally confirmed it will go on after Galaxy Group, the organizer obtained its permit last evening to stage the concert at Stadium Merdeka on Aug 29, according to the sources.

Although, there was uncertainty and even a TV commercial which showed the concert date as a day earlier, finally the organizer can confirm the show will go on as scheduled, August 29, 2008 at 8pm in Stadium Merdeka.

Well, that’s the best damn thing to hear all week. Get your tickets from Axcess Tickets.

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Avril Lavigne is not too sexy for Malaysia after all

Avril Lavigne’s concert in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia was initially scheduled for August 29, 2008 but the concert was bound to be canceled because it was set to take place two days before Malaysia’s independence day.

Now, it’s back and it will be held a day earlier, which is August 28, 2008 at 8pm in the same venue (Stadium Merdeka). The organizer even aired a TV Commercial for Avril Lavigne’s concert on 8TV, stating the date as August 28 instead of August 29 during the prime time hours. However, the online ticket purchasing is still temporarily closed.

For more details, call the organizer, Galaxy Hotline at +603- 2282 2020.

So, what difference does a day make?

Update (Aug 22, 2008): I have made a call to Galaxy Group and they confirmed they have indeed put up the TV commercial, however, the date for the concert is not confirmed. At least, the concert is still on. Alright!

Update (Aug 23, 2008): The online ticket purchase is now back! The concert is still set for Aug 29, 2008. Visit Axcess Tickets to get your tickets now!

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Cup Rocking being displayed at Pavilion KL

Have you heard of Cuprocking? What is Cuprocking exactly? From the display panel, it says:

Cuprocking is the brain child of Sydney based artist, Andy Uprock. By mapping out large areas of cyclone fencing and sticking plastic cups into existing diamond shape holes, Andy transforms streets and public areas into floating walk-by galleries. Andy typically uses around 2,500 individual cups for each piece and recycles them between each project.

The Cup Rocking display outside Pavilion Kuala Lumpur is dazzling

Cup Rocking

It is surely dazzling. Only if the cup can glow in the dark during the night.

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Petronas Twin Towers in LEGO

Petronas Twin Towers, once the world’s tallest building before being surpassed by the Taipei 101 even has a LEGO version. The picture above shows Petronas Twin Towers in LEGO and is taken from Toys “R” Us, Suria KLCC in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. It took 1 month for 4 builders from Thai LEGO User Groups (T-LUG) and 300,000 pieces of LEGO to build. Impressive!

A closer look at the Petronas Twin Towers in LEGO

Petronas Twin Towers in LEGO

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Following my previous post on Avril Lavigne’s concert, it is now confirmed on Avril Lavigne’s Official Web Site that Avril Lavigne will be performing on August 29, 2008 in Stadium Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur as part of The Best Damn Tour.

The tickets are priced at MYR 98, MYR 138, MYR 168, MYR 188, MYR 268 and MYR 338. Hurry up, the tickets started on sale a few days ago and are selling like hotcakes!

To buy online or for more information, visit Axcess Tickets.

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