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FASHION EVENT IN AID OF BREAST CANCER AWARENESS

Private healthcare company, Columbia Asia, for the first time, organised a fashion event in aid of breast cancer awareness. Chief Executive Officer of Columbia Asia–South East, Mr Kelvin Tan launched the CSR event. The dazzling affair which was held recently at Empire Hotel Subang, was to raise funds for the Breast Cancer Welfare Association (BCWA).

Showing firm support for the cause, was Malaysia’s own supermodel, Amber Chia. Amber and her troupe of models from the Amber Chia Academy, took to the runway to showcase Zang Toi’s premier suit collection.

Also sharing the runway with the professionals were 14 children from the Columbia Kids Club, a club for child patients aged 12 and below. The 14 were winners of Love Your Mum, a Mother’s Day T-shirt design contest held earlier in May this year.

During the fashion event, the children wore their winning T-shirts. Their mothers too, modelled alongside their children and a prize was presented to the best catwalk duo! Leading this segment of the fashion show were none other than Amber Chia and her son.

During the segment, the mothers donned specially-designed Columbia Asia Breast Cancer Awareness 2015 t-shirts. The T-shirts were free with every minimum donation of RM30 that goes entirely to the BCWA fund. The amount donated will be used to sustain BCWA’s activities, particularly to upkeep their mobile breast screening vehicle.

Following the mother and child fashion segment, was another round of catwalk where the children wore the latest outfits by Guess Kids.

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KL-PJ WEDDING EXPO 2015 WITH EMPIRE HOTEL SUBANG

Come and visit us at the KL-PJ Wedding Fair this 18th – 20th September 2015 at Mid Valley Exhibition Centre, Kuala Lumpur.

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EMPIRE HOTEL SUBANG’S QUICKE – SEPTEMBER 2015

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SOTHYS X EMPIRE HOTEL SUBANG

Enjoy Sothys Malaysia Energy Glow Facial + Cleansing Milk 40ml at RM199 (Total worth: RM406) by flashing your Empire Hotel Subang key card at SOTHYS, Empire Shopping Gallery, Subang Jaya. Terms and Conditions apply.

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Empire Hotel Subang's QuickE - August 2015

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EMPIRE HOTEL SUBANG HOSTS MANDOPOP STAR PENNY TAI

Empire Hotel Subang hosted Mandopop songstress Penny Tai at the weekend. The Malaysian-born singer songwriter and 2015 Famine ambassador was in Kuala Lumpur for the World Vision 30-Hour Famine event held at Stadium Petaling Jaya.

Penny moved to Taiwan in 1999 to pursue a career in singing and songwriting. In2014, she won the Best Mandarin Female Singer award for her album Unexpected and won Best Album Producer for her work on Chinese singer Koala Liu’s album Embrace at the 25th Golden Melody Awards (GMA) in Taiwan.

In 2015, Buddha Jump, a Taiwanese indie-rock pop band fronted by Tai, won the Best Music Arrangement and Best Band awards for their album Let You See at the 26th Golden Melody Awards in Taiwan.

As the 30-Hour Famine Ambassador, Penny visited Beautiful Gate Foundation for the disabled, one of the beneficiaries of the funds raised this year. While there, she learned about the needs of the disabled through an interactive nutrition campaign conducted by a nutritionist. She also learned how the funds raised by the 30-Hour Famine will benefit the care centre.

Penny is committed to her role as the spokesperson for the global hunger movement. Through her involvement, she hopes that more youth will work together to secure a better future for children living in hunger and poverty.

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IN SUPPORT OF WORLD VISION’S 30-HOUR FAMINE

Petaling Jaya, 4th August 2015 – Empire Hotel Subang participated as a sponsor in the recently held World Vision 30-Hour Famine at the Stadium Petaling Jaya. Thousands of passionate young Malaysians gathered for the last four hours of the 30 Hour Famine to end their 30 hour fast together at 2pm, Sunday 2nd August. The participants began their fast the day before at 8am.

Participants of the 30-Hour Famine abstained from solid foods for 30 consecutive hours to raise funds for World Vision’s projects tailored to fight hunger and poverty. Children aged 12 and below participated in the 8-hour Kidz Famine, a mini version of the 30-Hour Famine.

18,000 Malaysians are standing up against hunger in a powerful show of solidarity with impoverished children and communities around the world. Altogether, 33,000 participants took part in the nation’s largest fund-raising and advocacy campaign. They hailed from 200 Do-it-yourself (DIY) Famine camps throughout Malaysia. A total of RM2 million was raised to support projects combating hunger and poverty.

“It is an honour for us to be a part of the 30-Hour Famine organised by World Vision” said Mr Ho Ricky, Group General Manager of Empire Hotel Subang. “World Vision’s holistic approach to helping communities build a sustainable future is something that we strongly believe in and support.”

“It is very encouraging indeed to see thousands coming forward to support such a worthy cause. We would like to take this opportunity to congratulate World Vision on the success of their 30-Hour Famine programme.”

World Vision Malaysia CEO Dato’ Ir. K J Abraham thanked Empire Hotel Subang for its unwavering support and partnership for the past three years. “It’s important to know the issues affecting humanity. More than 1.3 billion people today live in extreme poverty, and the global hunger crisis is a silent killer that takes millions of lives. World Vision is working hard to lift communities out of poverty through life-changing and proven initiatives that are sustainable. We are grateful to Empire Hotel for standing alongside us in our fight to improve the lives of children and families in need around the world. It’s truly encouraging when corporations come on board and lend their support to such a meaningful cause,” said Abraham.

To spur the participants towards the finishing line, the World Vision 30-Hour Famine Countdown featured various interactive and entertainment programmes including performances by local and international artistes.

Malaysian-born singer-songwriter and 2015 Famine Ambassador, Penny Tai made a special appearance at the event and shared her experience participating as a volunteer with World Vision.

Other artistes who lent their talent in support of the 30-Hour Famine were Francissca Peter, Yise, Juwita Suwito, Alvin, Athena, Tapestry, Precious, Fuying and Sam, Zen, Josh Kua and Mel Sim. Made of Passion, a homegrown dance troupe comprising 30-Hour Famine were also among the participants who performed.

Celebrities Deborah Henry, TV personalities Melissa Ong and Bernard Hiew, emcees William Lee and Natalie, Chrystina, Wind, Bernard from 8TV, Mei Yan, Jason, Royce, Wayne, Jym and Jeff from MY FM, Dragon and Phobe from Melody FM and Jeffrey, Joojo, Karena and Kyo from NTV7 made appearances at the event.

Members of the public who wish to donate to the Famine Fund can do so by logging onto http://famine.worldvision.com.my/.

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MERDEKA WEEKEND GETAWAY AT EMPIRE HOTEL SUBANG

Take this amazing opportunity for great savings when you stay with us at Empire Hotel Subang during the weekends throughout the month of August as we celebrate the 58th year of Merdeka.

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Lightning Lunches at SHOUT

Grab these lightning fast lunches at just RM20nett (inclusive of 1 complimentary mocktail) available daily at SHOUT, Level 2, Empire Hotel Subang. For reservations call 03-5565 1228.

FESTIVE TIME AND TRADITIONAL FARE WITH GEMPITA CITARASA AT EMPIRE HOTEL SUBANG

Chef Hanafi showcasing the delectable buffet spread

Subang Jaya, 1st July 2015 – A truly festive and traditional experience is what could best describe the atmosphere at the Kitchen Art Brasserie, located on Empire Hotel Subang’s Level 2 during this time of year. With its ‘Gempita Citarasa’ themed dinner buffet this festive period, guests will get to savour popular, traditional Malay cuisine from all states of Malaysia and be entertained by a Live Ghazal band nightly.

“We aim to give our guests a place where you can experience the festive atmosphere and at the same time sample traditional favourites from almost all the states in Malaysia” says Ho Ricky, Group General Manager, Empire Hotel Subang.

“We named our theme this year Gempita Citarasa which describes the festivity of the occasion because that is the kind of atmosphere you would experience the minute you arrive at our lobby around this time of year.”

A must try in the dinner buffet is the hotel’s Sup Gearbox – one of the signature favourites that saw guests heading for second helpings after trying the delicious broth last year.

Chef Firdaus

According to Chef Firdaus Husein, the bone is braised for almost 8 hours with local herbs and spices to enhance the taste. “The secret is in the right balance of spices and condiments that when boiled over a few hours, brings out a rich flavor. You get great value as large portions of the meat is served with the soup.”

Other recommended dishes to look out for include Coriander Chicken with 3 special sauces, Sambal Udang Petai, Roasted Lamband Satay. Apart from the local cuisine, an interesting surprise in this year’s spread is the Chicken Shawarma and Paella.

For those with a sweet tooth, a wide variety of local and international desserts will regularly be featured. Pengat Durian (with pulut), a house specialty by Chef Hanafi Zakaria tops the list of local desserts. Other sweet delights to look out for include Kuih Wajik, Buah Melaka, Lepat Ubi, Kuih Lompang, Kuih Seri Muka and Kuih Keria.

The Gempita Citarasa dinner buffet, available from 17th June – 16thJuly, is priced at RM128 nett per adult and RM98 nett for children or senior citizens.

For reservations and enquiries, kindly call 03-5565 1228 or visitwww.empirehotel.com.my for more information.

ABOUT EMPIRE HOTEL SUBANG

The Empire Hotel Subang, a 198-room boutique and fully integrated hotel with SOHO, commercial buildings, retail and food and beverage outlets, all nestled within the Empire Shopping Gallery, is strategically located in the bustling suburb of Subang Jaya with easy access to the airport and downtown Kuala Lumpur via the NKVE, NPE, Federal and LDP highways.

Designed for the business traveller in mind, all of its rooms come equipped with individual WiFi access and a separate workspace, in addition to the usual amenities.

Take your tastebuds on a culinary adventure at Di Wei Chinese Cuisine Restaurant (non-halal). Located at Level 1 of the Empire Shopping Gallery, Di Wei serves modern Cantonese cuisine and is famed for its steamed, baked and deep-fried dim sum.

For a fusion of flavours that leave you wanting more, look no further than Kitchen Art Brasserie, located on the 2nd floor. The daily buffet is a gastronomic showcase of the chefs’ creativity in international, Asian and local fare.

The SHOUT Lounge, adjoining the Kitchen Art Brasserie, is the perfect place to unwind after a long day. See and be seen at the bar where you can choose from an extensive selection of wines, cocktails, whiskies and beers. At SHOUT, it’s all about you.

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GEMPITA CITARASA FOR YOUR RAMADHAN FEAST

If you’re looking for a good selection of food paired with a good ambiance, head down to our Gempita Citarasa Buffet at Kitchen Art Braserie.

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EMPIRE HOTEL SUBANG – STAY & SHOP!

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Good morning!

Have you tried our awesome buffet spread at the Gempita Citarasa Buffet? Available till 16th July 2015, at Kitchen Art Brasserie.

Not to mention, diners will have a chance to win a complimentary one night stay in one of our room by joining the Gempita Citarasa Photo Contest. For more info head down to our instagram page at https://instagram.com/empirehotelsubang/

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Gempita Citarasa - Food Highlight

Want to have a little spanish hint for buka puasa today? We have Seafood Paella for our Gempita Citarasa buffet dinner! Get this and over 100 more varieties for buka puasa today at Kitchen Art Brasserie. Call us for reservations – 03 5565 1228.

Gempita Citarasa Buffet - Facebook Photo Contest

Join our Facebook Photo contest now for a chance to win a complimentary one night stay in our Premier Essential Room! One winner will be chosen each week throughout the month of Ramadhan.

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Family Fun Package at Empire Hotel Subang!

Treat your kids for a splashing good time this school holiday! Stay in our exclusive 2-Bedroom Sanctuary Room that includes breakfast for four and four water theme park tickets, only for RM800 nett!
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DI WEI – PARENT’S DAY SPECIAL MENU

At Di Wei, we celebrate parents day for the whole month! Special set menu create especially for your family – comes with complimentary Longevity birthday bun and 1 bottle of house wine too!

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[SPEC]TACULAR FATHER’S DAY

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"GEMPITA CITARASA" BUFFET DINNER

Introducing our Gempita Citarasa buffet dinner – over 100 traditional delights including Sup Gear Box, Roasted Lamb, and Coriander Chicken! Get early bird vouchers now at RM108 only.

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WEEKEND ROOM PROMOTIONS

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FESTIVAL IN MALAYSIA

The festivals in Malaysia are interesting enough to come to Malaysia on your bicycle. Malaysia has several really interesting festivals and when you travel around, make sure you get the dates of some of the festivals so you can enjoy them to the fullest.

Although Malaysia is a Muslim country it is tolerant to other religions. While you are traveling in Malaysia it is very well possible you will join in one or another festival.

What are the most interesting festivals to experience?

THAIPUSAM

Thaipusam is the first Indian festival in the year in Malaysia. Although the festival is celebrated all over the country, the best places to enjoy the festival are the Batu Caves in Kuala Lumpur.

Thaipusam always take place in January, early February as the festival follows the Lunar calendar.

Kuala Lumpur, never a good city to cycle around will be even busier in the area of the Batu Caves. Best advise is to leave your bicycle in the HOTEL ANDeither walk to the sites or take some public transport.

CHINESE NEW YEAR (CNY)

Chinese New Year is the first Chinese festival in Malaysia in the year. It is one of the most important events for the Chinese people all around the world.

Chinese New Year falls on different dates each year, a date between January 21 and February 20, because the Chinese follow the Lunar Calendar.

Chinese will hang outside the house red lanterns usually a week before the the actual Chinese New Year is celebrated. The house will be cleaned and new clothes be bought. Some families and shops will have lion dances to clean the house from evil spirits.

INDEPENDENCE DAY

Malaysia's Independence day is celebrated on August 31. Every year, a free open air concert is held on the eve of Merdeka (independence) to jumpstart the celebrations.

The Merdeka starts off with a grand parade. These events will take place in Kuala Lumpur. In other cities there will be similar event take place.

RAMADAN AND HARI RAYA

Malaysia is a Muslim country. Every year the Muslims celebrate the Ramadan, the month of fasting. Muslims are not allowed to eat from sunrise to sunset.

For cyclists on the east coast this might be they have to organize their food in advance as the Muslim restaurant (and even some hotels) will be closed during the day.

The month of Ramadan is a great opportunity to sample a variety of food special made for the Ramadan. You will not be disappointed!

The last day of the Ramadan is called Hari Raya and it's a great day to celebrate this important day for the Muslim population with some Muslims. It's very easy to find a nice place to find out how they celebrate the end of the Ramadan and how the Chinese and Indian join them in the celebrations.

Chinese and Indians are a little more reserved with eating in public not to offend the Muslims. However, Chinese and Indian restaurant are normal open.

MOON FESTIVAL

The Moon festival takes place in early October. It is also known as the "Mid-Autumn Festival". Except the Chinese New Year there is no more important festival for the Chinese population world wide.

DEEPAVALI

Deepavali is the festival of light though the most significant spiritual meaning is "the awareness of the inner light". It is a 5 days festival usually held between October 13 and November 14. It is a National Holiday in many countries including Malaysia.

As most of the Indians in Malaysia are Tamils from the south, the actual day of the festivities is the third day. Hindus wake up well before dawn, as early as two in the morning, have a fragrant oil bath and wear new clothes. They light small lamps all around the house and draw elaborate kolams / rangolis outside their homes.

It is believed that taking a bath before sunrise, when the stars are still visible in the sky is equivalent to taking a bath in the holy Ganges.

The best way to experience Deepavali is to be with some Indian friends. Many households will have extensive dishes prepared and will visit relatives.

Although Deepavali is not an extravert festival as Thaipusam, it is a great festival to get in touch with the local Indian culture. And as said, the best way to visit Indian families.

A TASTE OF MALAYSIA

FOOD IN MALAYSIA

If shopping is the national pastime in Malaysia, then food is the national obsession. It is not uncommon to be greeted by the phrase 'Sudah makan?' (Have you eaten already?). Everything in Malaysia revolves around great food. Pleasant social get-togethers are always combined with having a nice meal. In Malaysia, more people blog about food than about anything else. Locals usually never eat at home; unless it is with family. Everybody eats outdoors every night; Malaysia is all about food!

Nasi lemak

Nasi lemak is a fragrant rice dish cooked in coconut milk and "pandan" leaf commonly found in Malaysia, where it is considered the national dish.

Roti canai

Roti canai or roti cane is a type of Indian-influenced flatbread found in Malaysia, Singapore and Indonesia. It is often sold in Mamak stalls in Malaysia; also in Malay, Minangkabau and Aceh restaurants in Indonesia.

Yong Tau Foo

Yong tau foo is a Hakka Chinese food consisting primarily of tofu that has been filled with either a ground meat mixture or fish paste. Variation of this food include vegetables and mushrooms stuff with ground meat or surimi.

Satay

Satay, modern Indonesian and Malay spelling sate, is a dish of seasoned, skewered and grilled meat, served with a sauce.

BEST ATTRACTIONS IN KUALA LUMPUR

WHAT TO SEE IN IN KUALA LUMPUR

An introduction to Kuala Lumpur

Kuala Lumpur is Malaysia's capital city as well as the most populated urban area in the nation. Not only is it a bustling center of commerce and activity but Kuala Lumpur is also home to a range of world class attractions. KL (as it is fondly and popularly known) is an expanding metropolitan region thriving in terms of its population, but also in terms of its economy. In addition, the city is home to the main palace (Istana Negara) of the Malaysian King.

Petronas Twin Tower  at night

Location & History

Kuala Lumpur and its suburbs are located in the Klang valley and are geographically located at the centre of Selangorstate. KL was under the rule of Selangor until its appointment as a federal territory in 1974 wherein it came directly under the federal government of Malaysia. Being a part of Klang valley, KL is bordered by the Titiwangsa Mountains in the east and the Indonesian island of Sumatra in the west. The region also has a tropical rainforest climate.

Kuala Lumpur's origins can be traced back to the lucrative tin mining industry when in the year 1850 Chinese labourers were instructed by the local chief to step up production. Places like Ampang on the Klang River soon became the focal point for the burgeoning TRADE. The city on the banks of the Sungai Gombak River was called “Pengkalan Lumpur” literally translating to 'bundle of mud', which came to be known as the muddy confluence, Kuala Lumpur.

Kuala Lumpur skyline at night

This muddy confluence however showed rapid development and is today the seat of the parliament of Malaysia. Additionally, it was the seat of the federal government until it was relocated to Putrajaya for want of space. KL being on the west coast of Malaysia also enjoys wider flat lands as opposed to its counterparts on the east coast, adding to its rapid development and urbanisation.

Kuala Lumpur truly does offer a different experience altogether to other parts of Malaysia. While the city still heralds its age-old traditions – it is sophisticated and ultra modern buildings that dominate its landscape. It is the only city in Malaysia where one can see traditional Hawker stalls and pre-war shop houses competing equally alongside skyscrapers and mega shopping malls.

Sungai Tua waterfall in KL

The ‘KLites’ (the native population or the residents of KL) are a diverse group of people and represent a mix of different ethnic groups and races. This gives the city the distinction of being the only truly global city in Malaysia.

Over recent years, Kuala Lumpur has developed into a flourishing metropolis with its many architectural achievements like the world-renowned Petronas Towers – (the second tallest buildings in the world). Standing tall in the middle of the city, the towers are a major tourist attraction.

Things to see & do: Tours

The best way to see Kuala Lumpur is usually to sign up for a city tour. The city has many tours designed to fit tourist’s specifications. The adventurous at heart can have a bird’s eye view of expansive KL and its surroundings from their self manned aircraft part of the A-One-Day-Pilot tour. This and many other adventure sports tours like paragliding, windsurfing, light aircraft flying etc can be booked from within the city from the comfort of your HOTEL ROOM itself if you please.

Petaling street is in the heart of Chinatown and is home to one of Kuala Lumpur's most bustling marketplaces. Bartering on prices is part of the experience but be mindful that branded goods sold here may be counterfeit.

Located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur, a few minutes away from Petaling Street, Central Market is a famous landmark for Malaysian culture and heritage. 

The building was built in 1888 and originally functioned as a wet market. It has since been classified as a Heritage Site. 

Tourists flock to Central Market for its variety of handicrafts, art, kebaya, songket, batik and authentic Malaysian souvenirs. A Batik Emporium houses well-known designer labels, with the best Malaysian-made batik items ranging from clothes, shoes, bags to home furnishing. 

The Central Market Outdoor Stage is where visitors can catch colourful arts and cultural events. During the country’s main festivals, the area will be lit up in theme, reflecting the multiracial diversity of Malaysians. 

For a more contemporary take on the local arts scene, The Annexe Gallery, located at the back of Central Market, is a popular venue for events such as film screenings, art exhibitions and public discourses.

The KL Bird Park is located in the serene and scenic Perdana Botanical Gardens, 10 minutes away from the Kuala Lumpur city centre. 

Home to more than 3,000 birds of 200 local and foreign bird species, the main feature that distinguishes KL Bird Park from other bird parks is the concept of free-flight. 

Stroll through the park, and take the opportunity to see Mandarin ducks, hawk eagles, hornbills, ostriches and other birds. 

Visit the Egg Incubation Room and Nursery and see how chicken eggs are artificially incubated using incubators. 

Don't forget to take photographs with the different species of birds, and catch the feeding programme and daily bird shows taking place at the semi-open air amphitheater at 12.30pm and 3.30pm daily.