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18 August 2005
Short Talk:
I read that a 54-year-old Israeli woman set herself on fire in protest against the Gaza Strip evacuations. Sometimes you gotta wonder what made these people so passionate they're willing to put their own lives at risk for their land, their home, their right to be at home.
Would you set yourself on fire? Under what circumstances would you set yourself on fire? I think if I were forced to give up this blog, I might set myself on fire.
Just kidding. :)
Nouvo Club Review
This is yet another very old entry from my trip to KL once upon a time in a land far, far away. I actually completely forgotten about writing this entry until nal1210 made a passing comment to my by e-mail that she saw me before, and she saw me at Nouvo.
Situated on the corner of Jalan Ramlee and Jalan Sultan Ismail, Nouvo is one of the most popular dance clubs in KL. The sexily architectured building is a landmark by itself right in the middle of the Golden Triangle's busiest nightspot. Nouvo shares the same building with Sangria, a R&B/hiphop club. I ventured down there the night after the PPS Bash to check out the hot chicas the nightlife our nation's capital has to offer.
Coincidentally there's a party going on that night.
VIPs get to enter for free before 11pm. I got my free invite from Juice Magazine but I arrived 30 mins too late. That 30 mins proved to be costly as I had to pay RM30 to enter the club.
I was kinda loitering outside the club around a bit hoping some kind soul would bring me in for free. But heh, fat chance. I succumbed to the fact that the chances of being recognised was too slim and I paid my way in instead.
The inside of Nouvo is stylish, clean and elegant. Its very spacious. There's chandeliers and disco balls and the number 3s (its Juice magazine's 3rd anniversary) hanging from the ceiling.
The large dance floor area is located right in front of the DJ booth and comfy lounge chairs are scattered surrounding the dance floor and on the second floor. The setting reminded me very much of Metropolis Perth.
House Music and Drum 'n Bass seem to be the musical theme for the night.
I was disappointed to see that the club was quite empty. Its probably only 40% full. There's no one dancing. People there just seem content enough to huddle around the bars, beer in hand, staring at an empty dance floor. Geez, what's wrong with you people?
It looks like all the action was in the VVIP room on the second floor. That's where all the friends and employees of Juice magazine were congregating. I didn't know if I was allowed inside the VVIP room or not, but I walked past the bouncers confidently nonetheless and helped myself to some cakes and free drinks. :)
kennysia.com believes in the principle that if you're not invited to an event, you can always invite yourself.
I was happily working my camera away when I heard someone yelled "KENNY! OMG ITS KENNY! KENNY SIA IS HERE!" very excitedly.
Seems like someone do recognise me after all. (Damn, I've already paid my RM30)
This is Azhar. He reads kennysia.com. Hi Azhar!
A friend of his helped me take this photo. Later he passed my camera to Azhar, then uttered the most ridiculous line I've ever heard. "Aiya I dunno who you are lah, but you look like a celebrity anyway so I'll take a photo with you lah."
Gee, thanks.
KL girls in the club were game enough to pose for my camera. Some of them even fingered me and asked me to take photos of them. I wasn't even using a huge professional SLR or anything like that, just a standard digicam.
These girls probably think they're gonna end up in Juice mag. Too bad they just ended up on crappy kennysia.com. Sorry!
There's something odd about this picture.
1. What's a Muslim lady doing in a dance club? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought it's haram for Muslims to work in entertainment outlets? (I'm asking a question, not condemning the act lah ok?)
2. Sweeping away rubbish while a party was still in progress? That's like rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic.
As the night dragged on, only the Juice people (Juicy people?) were left in an almost empty club. Finally there were people on the dance floor. A short unedited video clip of the night can be downloaded here (Quicktime MOV, 9MB).
Some decided to do away with the glasses and took drinking to a whole new level.
And some were clearly not up for it.
Carlsberg - 1 Man - 0
The DJ played Akon's Mr Lonely at 3am to let people know the club was shutting down. I don't know why they played Mr Lonely. Probably its to tell us that the lucky guys had already left with the girls, and the guys remaning in the club are all Mr Lonely.
All your ladies are belong to Darth Vader.
To their credit, the DJ was good and the music playing that night was excellent, but I didn't feel like I enjoyed myself that night. The energy from the crowd just wasn't there. Perhaps it was a Friday night. Perhaps everyone had gone to either Zouk or Bangsar or Hartamas for their clubbing needs. Whatever it was I doubt I'll be heading back to Nouvo anytime soon.
Where's the hot nightspot in KL?
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62 Comments:
haha damn funny ^_^
i like the part when the person say
"Aiya I dunno who you are lah, but you look like a celebrity anyway so I'll take a photo with you lah."
classic ^_^
Posted by: waiwah at 18 August 2005 8:08 PM | Link to comment
Love your caption 'Carlsberg - 1 Man - 0'...Heh heh...
Posted by: desperate addict at 18 August 2005 8:13 PM | Link to comment
In the last picture, the girl on the left looks like Stephanie of http://www.absolutely-fuzzy.com/.
Is that her?
Posted by: mac at 18 August 2005 8:27 PM | Link to comment
Your post reminded me of the times I used to go to Nuovo back in the day when it was 'the' club to be. Such memories :)
Posted by: Princess Bloom at 18 August 2005 8:33 PM | Link to comment
am i missing something here? Why is everyone spelling it as Nuovo when the picture clearly shows NOUVO??...hmm
anyway, nice entry kenny... =)
Posted by: chungie at 18 August 2005 8:41 PM | Link to comment
Hey, that last picture, the tall girl is stephanie of www.absolutely-fuzzy.com ! :)
Posted by: Jamie at 18 August 2005 8:42 PM | Link to comment
the 6th photo has jojo struys in the picture (end right)
you need more ppl to go clubbing with =)
Posted by: Reta at 18 August 2005 8:45 PM | Link to comment
chungie, yeah hor... how come we spell it as nuovo.. probably it's easier to say nuuuooovooo instead nooouvooo (sounds like dog trying to bark) kekekeke
Posted by: raymondevil at 18 August 2005 8:55 PM | Link to comment
There are just too many night spots in KL hence the crowd is spread out. Moreover, the anti-narcotic likes to raid those pubs along that stretch. If you like a bit more quiet place and with a breathtaking panoromic view of KL, check out Luna on rooftop of Regency serviced apartment right behind Shang KL. You wont regret it.
Posted by: Tan Silly Latuk at 18 August 2005 9:43 PM | Link to comment
Ehheh i was at the JPG party in Bliss that night, cos i was contemplating running to the juice party awile but heard it's fucking packed!
So i stayed. :p tee hee
Posted by: JoyceTheFairy at 18 August 2005 9:57 PM | Link to comment
Nouvo club..mmmm.. its been years since I've been there. Used to be quite popular but somehow it died down..just like other clubs out there..
oh yea, fuzzy of www.absolutely-fuzzy.com. she was my primary school classmate :D
Posted by: xes at 18 August 2005 10:00 PM | Link to comment
Not related to the main part of the post, but I thought they were so stubborn about not leaving Gaza because they believe they've been told the land must go to no one but themselves, so now that they are forced off it, they feel as though they are being forced to sin, and perhaps that they msy be punished for it.
Posted by: Char at 18 August 2005 10:27 PM | Link to comment
most clubs in KL these days are either lala-fied or Bengified....unless you go to the more expensive ones ...
somemore for the past few months there were stories about police raiding every weekend.
Posted by: Kuzco at 18 August 2005 11:02 PM | Link to comment
don't like clubbing. meh. rather go to a bar for drinks. less noisy.
Posted by: qsl at 18 August 2005 11:13 PM | Link to comment
lesser ahbeng/lala nite spots would b the loft, velvet underground, zeta bar n perhaps poppy garden.. yes luna bar is in the must-go list ^^
Posted by: jul at 19 August 2005 1:02 AM | Link to comment
There's two things wrong with this picture.
1. What's a Muslim lady doing in a dance club? Correct me if I'm wrong, but I thought it's haram for Muslims to work in entertainment outlets?
2. Sweeping away rubbish while a party was still in progress? That's like rearranging the deckchairs on the Titanic.
answer: this muslim lady do a most nobel and respected job that the DJ, Bar Tender, Waiter and Waitress and even the people who clubbing, dancing and drinking in the club. She will not get struck by god just only trying to live her life. Give this lady a break! She just trying to earn some decent living and please take you hypocrite views away from her. Life for her is hard and not as smooth and high tech as yours like meeting people, clubbing, blogging and enjoying.
Posted by: Samuel at 19 August 2005 1:02 AM | Link to comment
Samuel, now before you stike me down with your lightning, please bear in mind that I have nothing against her job. It was merely my understanding that Muslims in this country are not allowed, by JAWI, to work in entertainment outlets.
I was just raising a question on religion and culture. I was not condemning her so I don't know what's with your rant on 'hypocrites' and 'life is good for you'.
Posted by: kennysia at 19 August 2005 1:06 AM | Link to comment
SAM...don *** talk cock here..ok...limpeh bo song liow..wanna kanna *** issit...??
Posted by: RAY@NYC at 19 August 2005 1:11 AM | Link to comment
there is Zouk, Rush-eastin hotel's club, Atmosphere, jalan doraisamy (next to sheraton imperial) - Loft and a few others there, bangsar and hartamas have a few.
Posted by: shing at 19 August 2005 2:04 AM | Link to comment
sorry kenny, was at Bangsar (or was i at the movie??) that night when u sms-ed me...will show u around town the next time u visit ok :)
Posted by: Thai Boxing Girl at 19 August 2005 2:23 AM | Link to comment
looks like a - not so happening place - cool place :)
Posted by: ramesh at 19 August 2005 3:54 AM | Link to comment
err. y r u alwiz in ur dat black braille t-shirt?
Posted by: wahlui at 19 August 2005 4:59 AM | Link to comment
hey you managed to caught some celebrities in your pictures (the 6th )! If I am not mistaken that is Jojo Struys and another 1 I forgotten her name but she appeared in Pillow Talk before.. some model or something...
Posted by: egal at 19 August 2005 9:39 AM | Link to comment
"These girls probably think they're gonna end up in Juice mag. Too bad they just ended up on crappy kennysia.com. Sorry!"
Hey! Kennysia.com probably gets more viewers per day than Juice magazine per month ok?
Posted by: ah fatt's fan at 19 August 2005 9:42 AM | Link to comment
I think you didn't enjoy the night because you are alone with your camera only...try going out with friends next time and don't go somewhere just for the sake of blogging, then you'll know what life is all about.
Posted by: kahsoon at 19 August 2005 10:10 AM | Link to comment
There are no, I REPEAT, NO HOT NIGHTSPOTS in KL.
Just consume a lot of alcohol and bring your own fun with you. :P
Posted by: FireAngel at 19 August 2005 10:17 AM | Link to comment
came across your blog..and fell in love with it ;P
cool..
Posted by: Leena at 19 August 2005 10:33 AM | Link to comment
Kahsoon, I was in KL alone. I was TRAVELLING. I was supposed to meet up with ThaiBoxingGirl but she left way earlier and I couldn't contact her (see her earlier comment). I think going out alone is way better than staying in my freaking hotel room especially when I'm out travelling.
Posted by: kennysia at 19 August 2005 10:44 AM | Link to comment
I would rather hang out in Bangsar. KL...nowadays it's filled with ah bengz & ah lians who don't dance. Even if they do, they only do techno.
I heard Luna is good. Will prolly go there one day.
The problem is, there's not many to go there with, most gal pals are gone, most guys don't dance but drink only. Totally boring bunch of people
Posted by: S-Kay at 19 August 2005 11:38 AM | Link to comment
hahah.... Kenny... i read the part bout the cleaner, and see nothing wrong with that.
Can't believe WATEVA, and WATEVA u write somehow will make someone unhappi. I just dun get it when some people want to think way toooooo much into wat u wrote.
Might as well dun blog then. haha.
Posted by: kit fan at 19 August 2005 11:47 AM | Link to comment
Hey S-kay, we are in the same boat. So invite me lah:)
Posted by: Tan Silly Latuk at 19 August 2005 12:01 PM | Link to comment
What no hotspot in KL? Turn off the aircon and every room is a hotspot! :p
Posted by: ah fatt's fan at 19 August 2005 12:01 PM | Link to comment
Luna Bar also quite boring, if it's not for its spectacular view. They play slow trance/house music. Nobody dance there, everyone juz want to be seen and talk crap!
I used to like Thai Club, but now packed with Ah Bengs and Ah Lians, like Beach Club, another stupid-crowded-sardine-overpriced club.
Anyone knows any place that spins cool R&B tunes and less Ah Bengs? No techno pls!
Posted by: spiller at 19 August 2005 12:32 PM | Link to comment
Oh yeah, Passion is not bad too. But it's also way too crowded sometimes. U can't even stand properly for 2 min!
Kenny, what about clubs in Perth? I'm heading there for some work-related travelling next week. Any suggestions? If u come to Brisbane next time, I can recommend some place too :)
Posted by: spiller at 19 August 2005 12:40 PM | Link to comment
man, my office is just a javelin throw away to P.Ramlee's nitespots but i don't even go there! boring place to me... sigh, has my adrenalin standards gone up? damn. woi, next time in KL, email me lar! i bring you to "old buaya's" hangout places, muahahahar!
Posted by: belacans at 19 August 2005 12:48 PM | Link to comment
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Posted by: Avi at 19 August 2005 1:28 PM | Link to comment
Love your blog Kenny. I think you rock.
This is the first thing I read every morning.
Keep it up!
Posted by: sarah at 19 August 2005 2:05 PM | Link to comment
KL again? Next time come to penang lah...
Already "almost" came to penang but got to the opposite side to Singapore pulak. :P
Posted by: n305er at 19 August 2005 2:20 PM | Link to comment
That looks like the tackiest dance club I've ever seen. Made even more tacky by the girl wearing her tacky white scarf. Where exactly do all the beautiful people go at night?
Posted by: JD at 19 August 2005 3:34 PM | Link to comment
Nouvo is so passe la Keh-Nih, see you tomolo at Revelation Port Dickson. Drinks on me. Cheers!
Posted by: Jimbo at 19 August 2005 3:59 PM | Link to comment
Kenny, regarding those backlash about the questions you asked about Muslim working in a pub, i have one comment.
Perhaps you should be more sensitive with your choice of words. You mentioned that "there's two thing WRONG with this picture". If you are seriously only asking a question, i think the wrong word should not be used.
Just my most sincere advice.
Posted by: ah fatt's fan at 19 August 2005 4:36 PM | Link to comment
give him a break lah guys. it's his blog. he wasn't offending anyone or any religion. he did make a disclaimer didn't he?
Posted by: anonymous at 20 August 2005 1:12 AM | Link to comment
Nouvo has been labelled as lala-fied some time ago, that's why it's not popular anymore :)
I think most of the clubs in KL pretty much... Sux! Passion/Poppy and Zouk/Velvet would be the most popular (packed) ones at present, I think. But Poppy DJ is crappy and it's so packed and HOT (thanks to open air concept)! Can barely move in there!
I'm personally into RnB music only, so Thursday@Zouk is the only night I can enjoy good RnB music, but unfortunately, can't go coz working on Friday :( So yah, clubbing in KL on Friday/Saturday only leaves me with the one and only sucky Poppy. Complained about it, but I still go eh? hehe ;)
If you are not into dancing, MUST check out LUNA BAR Kenny! The view and concept is awesome! But remember, don't be late and get there before 9.30pm alright. If not, you'll be RM50 poorer :D
Posted by: Someone out there at 20 August 2005 1:20 AM | Link to comment
Mannn! I miss clubbing in Aust.
At least people there really dance! Not just holding a drink and mingling near the bar...
Posted by: Someone out there at 20 August 2005 1:26 AM | Link to comment
I thought Nouvo dieded??/ kekeke.... dint know it's still alive....
Hrmm...Jawi.... I remember that Jawi raid in Zouk.... yeah apparently Muslims are not allowed to work in entertaiment industry....
Loft sux.... bengs/lians fly and nest there now.
Luna and Zeta, covers are Rm50/60 respective ly.... mahal lehh...hahaha but u get those preppy and classy dude...
Posted by: irenekay at 20 August 2005 1:58 AM | Link to comment
argh, evidence :)
Posted by: stephanie at 20 August 2005 2:31 AM | Link to comment
Kenny, am recommended by a gal fren to hit your blog. love it. truly believe u got what it takes to be a freelance lifestyle writer .... walk on and explore. Cheers.
Posted by: CV at 20 August 2005 8:20 AM | Link to comment
ehh your verse until the lady fingered u asking u to take pics sounds a lil bit erotic =0p
Posted by: chrisssieeeeeeeeee at 20 August 2005 8:25 AM | Link to comment
Azhar is cute! Lol.
Posted by: Kynne at 20 August 2005 10:59 AM | Link to comment
Atmosphere lar!
Just across Nuovo..that is so far one of the best clubs.
Posted by: Darren at 20 August 2005 3:26 PM | Link to comment
the hottest nightspot in kl? it's sooooooooo hard to choose, kenny.
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 21 August 2005 10:22 AM | Link to comment
Hahaha, better come to Adelaide's Red Square pub. It really rocks, until 8am in the morning!! Have to que up nearly 1 hour to enter. The chicks are really shortage of materials on the :)
Cover charge $10, and you get 2 vodka cruisers for $8. And the chicks really dance and the DJ's are damn good (they have 2 dance floors with 1/2 DJ's each).
Posted by: sugu at 21 August 2005 9:27 PM | Link to comment
hey isn't that gurl in the low-left corner the lady from some hair shampoo ad? the host of pillow talk, and the one who played the pretty lawyer in Kopitiam!? LoL!
Posted by: dezmond at 22 August 2005 1:09 PM | Link to comment
HEY! Azhar's this guy! [blog address deleted - Kenny]
Posted by: Anonymous at 22 August 2005 1:43 PM | Link to comment
Hey i know a few hot nightspots in KL. HIghly recommended is Blueboy cafe near Jln Bukit Bintang. It's blue as in neon blue....just for youuuu....be glad to bring u around KL if wan...
Posted by: je77y at 24 August 2005 10:29 PM | Link to comment
Can we get back to the part where some girls fingered you? :D
Posted by: Lainie at 14 September 2005 5:41 PM | Link to comment
EA chicks are hot man!
Posted by: Hapa Guru at 24 October 2005 3:34 AM | Link to comment
Just 2 1/2 months left and I'll be back in a place where 10% of the girls are EA. WHOOOOO HOOOOO!!!!!!!!!!!! Gotta, love my hometown!!!
Posted by: Hawaiianboy at 20 November 2005 5:32 PM | Link to comment
wah ...so many hot girls ?
did ur heart melt for anyone fo them ???
Posted by: benjamin and yus at 11 July 2006 5:22 PM | Link to comment
theres nothing at nuovo any more ...without me...ahaks
Posted by: mayo at 28 July 2006 5:23 PM | Link to comment
FUCK U SHIT
Posted by: I'm A Chicken With No Name. BWAK BWAK BWAK! at 17 June 2007 5:58 PM | Link to comment
hey kenny. my 16th is cming up. any nice bars/clubs that security aint tight. im sick of laundry. thx.
Posted by: lola at 05 September 2007 12:48 AM | Link to comment
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