I am always into aliens, superheroes, superpowers and horror movie. And I still remembered watching Will Smith fighting the aliens in awe, way back in Independence Day in 1996.

Are we ready?

So, when Independence Day: Resurgence airs, I was literally among the first that bought the ticket to watch it.

Twenty years after the first invasion, Earth has a united defense program and is practically preparing for the next attack. The defense system is upgraded by combining and enhancing the alien's technology that was left behind after the first attack. 

I do not know why the others don't want to walk with me

While recovering the alien ship in Africa, David Levinson, and the team realizes that the ship has sent a distress call to the outer space right before they were defeated. 

Umbutu and the former US President, Whitmore have been having unexplained visions of an alien symbol that Dr. Catherine deciphered as a telepathic vision since these two humans have had mind contacts with the aliens before.

This is not the designated parking area?

Meanwhile, a spaceship ensembles the alien symbol suddenly emerged from a wormhole near the Moon defense headquarters. President Elizabeth made the executive decision to shoot it down before even knowing its purpose. The ship crashed on the moon surface.

Just as Jake Morrison picked up the ship, his ship was caught in a gravitational force of a huge alien ship that went to the Earth and started ripping all the landmarks from the world before dropping them all on London.

It seems like the aliens don't like the way we decorated the Earth

I think it is rude for an outsider to start rearranging the decoration of one's house

Jake escaped from the gravitational pull and headed towards Area 51 where all the pilot fighters prepared to engage with the alien ship.

The alien ship started to drill in the middle of the Atlantic Ocean. President Elizabeth was killed during an attack at Cheyenne Mountain Complex and a new president was sworn in.

That is way too big of a ship you have there

And I am supposed to listen to this long-haired guy who has just woken up?

Meanwhile, the captured aliens were all started rejoicing as they realized that help has come.

Will Earth survive the second attack?

We are off to the Raya sales now!

Plot: 4.0/ 5.0. The plot is quite predictable. So, no surprise there for the second installment. 

The Act: 4.4/ 5.0. Luckily, the act saved the movie from being too predictable and boring. A good quality act from the actors, not an awesome one.

Will I watch it again: Probably not but I will buy the DVD.
   Haiqal Rawlins
012.280.1977

Most of us have a car to enable us to move around - to work, school etc. And most of us have issues with the car, may it be the constant reminder that it needs maintenance services, the oil price issues and looking for the best to keep it well.
And since Raya is just around the corner, have you check your car?

Get ready to balik kampung

Have you serviced you car for the upcoming long travel balik kampung?

Me, for one thing, knows very little about car maintenance. I have always depended on a very good friend of mine when it comes to car maintenance.  When the car was still under the label's warranty, I trust them wholeheartedly. I trust them because they use only original parts and it cost very minimal. Once the warranty expired, I have to depend on my friend to take me to the best mechanic that he knows and alhamdulillah, the mechanic has been very nice to me and my Exotica (that's the name of my Exora).

JTX1000 Gold 4 Litres

The mechanic (let us call him Ah Meng) always praises me for using the best lubricant for Exotica ie JTX1000 Gold. Ah Meng told me that JTX1000 Gold is very kind to the engine thus Exotica seldom brings me  major problems. 
And why JTX1000 Gold is so good? I will not be sharing about the lubricant technically as I am not a technical guy, instead am gonna share about it as a consumer who knows very little about cars.

However here are some technical facts about the car for you. So what is Tribology?

Get it?
Tribology is the study of friction, wear and lubrication and the development of technology in optimizing friction process in the bearing, engine, transmission and other engine elements.
JTX1000 Gold originates from refined petroleum oil thus also known as mineral oil. JTX1000 Gold contains AW/ EP elements ie anti-friction and extreme pressure that protects the engine especially the metal surfaces from being damaged.
Here are some of the difference that I realized after using JTX1000 Gold

★ Excellent & Optimal Performance ★ Petrol Saving (up to 40%) ★ Add horsepower ★ Technology Tribology ★ Service cost saving (10,000km) ★ Extreme pressure ★ Anti-wear & tear ★ Anti-carbon ★ Anti sludge ★ Anti- oxidation ★ Anti-rust ★ Anti acidic ★ Low temperature ★ Lowest price in oil market

This is what Ah Meng mentioned to me during Exotica's service session and the driving sensation that I felt. 

The best lubricant

So, if you want the best lubricant for your car, get yourself a JTX1000 Gold from me, the trusted seller. I can guarantee the best price for you and the best lubricant for your car!

One fact - it also comes in 1 litre for the smaller vehicle.

4 litre and 1 litre

Haiqal Rawlins
012.280.1977

As my friend has said "What is there not to love about Money Monster? There is Julia Roberts, George Clooney and Jodie Foster!"

The cast

Yup! First and foremost, I watched it because of Julia Roberts.

Somehow, I feel close to the movie. Money runs the world.
It cannot buy happiness, but without it, people are mostly in the state of unhappiness.

This is certainly not my best look on TV

The premise of the movie is about a disgruntled man, Kyle Budwell, who lost his inheritance due to a computer glitch in IBIS Clear Capital's stock.
He found his way into a live studio where he holds the cable financial guru, Lee Gates, hostage, in the midst of airing the latest edition of his show "Money Monster".

I am at awe with your handsomeness

The CEO of IBIS, Walt Camby was supposed to attend the morning interview but somehow, he didn't show up and was reported to be flying somewhere in Geneva. 
Kyle prior intention was to question Walt about the crash that causes him to lose his entire life-saving. As Walt was absence, he holds Lee responsible for the losses as Lee has advised the viewers to put their trust and cash in the stocks weeks earlier. Kyle put on a vest wired with bombs on Lee and demanded answers.

This certainly is not tango

Patty Fenn, the director of the show, advises Lee how to handle Kyle via his earpiece while frantically looking for some answers from the IBIS CCO, Diane Lester. Diane replied with the scripted answers which were not enough for Kyle, Lee or Patty. Unsatisfied herself, Diane started looking for a technical answer.

Calling for Pretty Woman. Hello?

Will an answer from IBIS Clear Capital satisfy everyone? Who will benefit from the answer?

Plot: 4.4/ 5.0. Actually, I kinda know how the movie was gonna end and the plot was predictable. When it involves money, everybody is capable of being greedy.
The Act: 5.0/ 5.0. Need I say more with all the A-list actors in the movie?
Will I watch it again: Definitely.


Haiqal Rawlins
012.280.1977

Apa juadah manisan/pencuci yang anda suka bila berbuka puasa? Bubur? Kek?

I love desserts!

For me, saya suka agar-agar - tak kisah lah apa pun jenis. Yang penting kena yang chilled. Lega tekak kalau telan yang sejuk-sejuk tu. Saya tak gemar sangat yang ada pelbagai warna, maksima ada 2 warna/ perisa dah cukup.
So, tetiba Ramadan kali ini nak try buat agar-agar guna Min Kaffe sebab apparently, Min Kaffe nie boleh dibuat macam-macam.  Ada yang buat aiskrim Malaysia dah. Ada yang buat kek.
Saya pula ambil pendekatan mudah - buat agar-agar Min Kaffe.

• Agar-agar (saya beli cap burung layang-layang)
• 4 cawan air
• 2 sudu gula pasir
• 2 sachet Min Kaffe (Bergantung tekak dan lidah masing-masing. Nak lagi power, tambahkan sachet ye)

• Rebus agar-agar dan kacau sehingga larut
• Masukkan gula pasir dan kacau sehingga larut
• Masukkan Min Kaffe dan kacau.
• Setelah mendidih, masukkan ke dalam bekas (apa jenis bekas pun boleh)
• Bekukan
• Time nak berbuka, keluarkan dan boleh hidang untuk dinikmati

Hasilnya adalah agar-agar Min Kaffe yang lazat dan sejuk.

Jangan dinilai rupanya ye sebab rasanya LAZAT

Rasanya? Of course seperti Min Kaffe yang mengandungi kopi Robusta dan kebaikan Garam Buluh.

A dessert that is healthy!

Selamat mencuba ye.

p/s: Jangan terpedaya dengan rupanya sebab rasanya LAZAT

Haiqal Rawlins  012.280.1977

Nowadays, whenever I travel, I noticed a new trend that is catching up. People will bring along their toy(s) and carry it with them into the cabin.

My companion - hopefully he is better at direction than me

Then I realised that I have been doing the same thing, except that mine is not literally a toy. Mine is a green wechat soft pillow that I bring anywhere so that I could rest my little head on it whenever I wish to.

Are we there yet?

Happy Rilakkuma

The happy bunch

The trend is called Nui-Dori or ToyTravel.

Catching on the latest trend, Canon partners with the much-loved Rilakkuma to artistically incorporate the latest trend of ToyTravel in a creatively enhanced photo among social media users. 

Box Set for you

With such intention, Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd officially launched the Canon EOS M10 x Rilakkuma bundle, which comes with a 24cm Rilakkuma plushie, and a Canon EOS M10 (with EF-M15-45mm) kit lens.

The bunch with Rilakkuma

"Combining Rilakkuma, a popular character, with Canon EOS M10, the lightest camera in the compact series, we hope to bring ToyTravel to every fun-loving social media user dan photographer out there and make their next travel adventure a more memorable one. With the sleek and chic EOS M10, users will be able to capture superior quality photos and videos for sharing on social media platforms," said Ms Sandy Lee, Senior Marketing Manager for Consumer Imaging and Information Division of Canon Marketing (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd.

• The latest addition to Canon's EOS M range of high performance mirrorless interchangeable-lens cameras
• Equipped with 18.0- megapixel APS-C sensor and fast Hybrid CMOS AF II system
• The Self Potrait mode features a one-touch beautification shortcut that offers a skin smoothing effect
• Wi-Fi feature allow seamless sharing on multiple social media platforms
• Comes with optional jackets (sold separately) to style and customize the camera

Wanna know the price? The EOS M10 kit (with EF-M15-45mm) is priced at RM1,999, but the EOS M10 x Rilakkuma bundle will set you back RM2,049. 
Lack the cash but your burning desire to have EOS M10 is growing bigger? Fret not as there is on-going contest organised by Canon and the grand prize is none other but the EOS M10 X Rilakkuma bundle!

This is a sure win for those who love to take pictures anywhere anytime.
Just head on to the webpage (Snapshot Canon Asia) and participate in all 3 themed challenges.

Easy right?
I wish you all the best.

Sharing our coconutty

Haiqal Rawlins
012.280.1977

I remember being awed when I watched Now You See Me way back in 2013. The magic tricks and the mind illusions shown was superb.

The cast

So, here is my review about the latest Now You See Me 2. [Spoiler Alert] for those that haven't watch it yet.

The premise of the film is about revenge.  The Four Horsemen was forced to lay low since their last appearances. They stay in the shadows while waiting for instructions from The Eye and FBI Agent cum handler Dylan Rhodes.

Do you deliver for sahur?

They were given a mission to expose Owen Case of his corruption and evil intention to steal everybody's personal data via his software in his latest mobile phone. And they were introduced to Lula, the latest addition to replacing Henley Reeves. Apparently, she and Daniel Atlas called it quits with their relationship and Henley take the way out.

Why is there no internet connection here? I need to do updates

While in the midst of their magic tricks exposing Owen Case, they were interrupted by a mysterious individual who exposed the real identities of the Four Horsemen, including Jack Wilder who was supposed to be dead and that FBI Agent Dylan Rhodes is the mole. This forces the group to abandon their mission and escape. Somehow they all awaken in a Chinese restaurant in Macau and Dylan was left alone with no knowledge of the whereabout of the Four Horsemen.

Did he not get the memo about the dress code of colour black?

In Macau, the Four Horsemen met Walter Mabry, who wants them to steal the technology from Owen's very highly guarded facility. Here, with the assistance from Li and his grandmother who owns the best magic shop in Macau, the Four Horsemen showed their magic and illusion skills in requiring the technology.
Meanwhile, Dylan releases Thaddeus as Thaddeus knows where the Four Horsemen are. Together, they made their way to Macau. Dylan learned the unknown history about his father and Thaddeus managed to escape from him.

Did I overdress for the event?

Let's just pretend to be very attentive to what he is doing

Daniel learned that Mabry wants the technology for himself and fought against it. Dylan intervened and let Daniel ran to his safety. Dylan was captured by Chase, Merritt's twin brother, Mabry's accomplice. There Dylan learned the fact that Mabry is Arthur Tessler's illegitimate son who wishes to repay the Four Horsemen for what they have done to his father. Mabry ordered Dylan to be placed inside a safe box and left him to drown.

No one told her that there is an age limit policy to the club?

With the help of Li and his grandmother, the Four Horsemen strategize and save Dylan. They planned to expose the corruption done by Mabry and Arthur in London during the New Year celebration. Mabry noticed the pattern in the Four Horsemen acts and anticipated their every act.

I set fire to the rain

Will The Four Horsemen be able to outwit Mabry and his father? Will the mystery of Dylan's father death be answered? Who is The Eye?

Plot: 4.9/5.0. I love the twist of the film. I was on my toes, trying to keep up with the tricks so that I can guess the next act, but I always failed in guessing any of it.
The Act: 4.9/5.0. Top class acts from everyone. 
Will I watch it again: I will! Haiqal Rawlins
012.280.1977

PM's announcement about RM500 Raya bonus for the government staff gets everybody excited and happy.

Yeeehaaa! Raya Shopping!

What if the bonus was RM1,000? Or a month's salary?
I know that everybody will be happy like there is no tomorrow right? Everybody sighs happily now that we have that extra RM500 to spend on anything for the upcoming Raya celebration. I bet everyone has already planned something for that extra cash that will be debited to the account by 16 June 2016.
What if you could get at least RM500 per month but you have to lessen your TV-time or me-time   in a week?  A friend of mine even shared that she could not afford a  monthly me-time as it requires cash too.
Let's say, spend an extra 3 - 6 hours weekly on an extra activity but at the end of the month, you will get at least RM500 monthly. RM500 for EVERY MONTH. 

What would you do with that extra RM500 per month?

Are you up for the challenge? If you are up for the challenge, with consistent effort and willingness to learn, your next monthly bonus might become this >>>

This might be your next bonus

How?
Contact me now and I will come running to see you, to share the secrets. Remember - it requires time and willingness. No shortcut or magic formula.
Haiqal Rawlins
012.280.1977

As a crazy and avid horror movie, I have to watch The Conjuring 2. Will it is as scary as the first one?

The Conjuring 2

Here's my review on the latest movie by Sarawak-born director, James Wan. So be prepared for some spoiler ok (if you have not watch it yet).

While investigating the mystery of the killing in Amityville murder, Lorraine saw a demonic nun figure that pointed to branch-impaled Ed. Shaken by the vision, Lorraine and Ed agreed to take a break from any paranormal investigation.

Hello Lorraine. I am the demonic nun.

Do I look thin in this angle?

Heck no honey. I look nothing like that!

At the same time, Janet, the youngest daughter of the Hodgson family in London, realised that she had been sleepwalking as she would wake up in the odd places in the house. She thought nothing of it until the whole family witness paranormal occurrences unravel in front of their very eyes - a moving drawer and a chair - for instance. In their quest for help, the media that interviewed the family also experienced paranormal events in the house and even managed to talk to the spirit via Janet. The spirit of the previous owner of the house, Bill Wilkins, told them that he wants to reclaim his house.

Come and gimme a piggyback

Where is the mahjong tiles?

I woke up like this and I like it!

As the disturbance grew stronger and dangerous, the church decided to seek aid from the Warrens who reluctantly agreed to become the eyes and ears of the church. With the assistance from other paranormal investigators, the Warrens agreed that the disturbance was of demonic nature. However, when one of the investigators presented a video of Janet purposely wrecking the kitchen, the Warrens left the house.

That's what happen if you do not clean underneath your bed

A new deco concept?

Somehow, Ed realised that there might be something fishy about the video of Janet wrecking the kitchen and Lorraine got the vision that Bill Wilkins was just a pawn to a greater evil that wanted to possessed Janet.

Don't look at me!

What will happen to Janet? What is the connection between the demonic nun to the Warrens?

Plot: 4.9/ 5.0. I love the twist of the story when you know the connection of the nun to the Warrens. 
The Act: 5.0/ 5.0. What else can I say? The act was immaculate! The chemistry between Vera Farmiga and Patrick Wilson is undeniable as the Warrens. The other actors were equally good - Madison Wolfe as Janet was very convincing! Even though the movie is not as scary as the first one, it is still SCARY!
Will I watch it again: Yes, I would! Haiqal Rawlins
012.280.1977