Full house at Icescape on Christmas 2015

Icescape is recognized as the first and only Olympic size ice-skating rink in Malaysia which was opened to public back in November 2014. Located on the first floor of IOI City Mall Putrajaya, it offers introductory skating lessons for beginners, as well as comprehensive lessons for professional skaters. The rink is designed for leisure skating, speed skating, ice hockey, premier performances, as well as professional competitions.

Icescape Ice Rink, IOI City Mall Putrajaya

Icescape Ice Rink was officially named the Biggest Ice Rink in Malaysia by the Malaysia Book of Records during an award presentation ceremony on December 1st, 2015. It is the only Olympic size ice-skating rink in the country, with an ice surface measuring up to 30m by 60m (1800m²).

Rates at Icescape Ice Rink, IOI City Mall Putrajaya

Icescape Ice Rink Ticket Price & Facilities

Admission Fee/Entry*: RM28 (weekdays) and RM33 (weekends, school and public holidays)
Opening Hours: 10am-10pm (Monday-Sunday)
Ice Resurfacing Schedule:  2:30pm, 5:00pm, and 7:30pm
Activities: Ice hockey, short track speed skating, and figure skating
Skating Academy: Available for Beginner Class and Competitive Level
Skating Requirement: Compulsory for skaters to put on socks and gloves while skating at all time
Complimentary Services: Risport Skates shoes (made in Italy)
Accessories for Rent*: Gloves (RM9), Socks (RM6), Lockers (RM2), Penguin Skating Aid (RM30/hour, for those aged 12 and below)
Facilities and Amenities:  Washroom, surau, smoking room, 186 lockers, vending machines, skating equipment shop, souvenir and photo shop, coaching services/academy
Capacity: 800 pax
Lesson/Coaching Fees*: Refer here
* price is inclusive of GST

Coaching lessons at Icescape

Lockers - 186 of them - available for storage

A skating equipment shop conveniently located right beside the entrance

Photo booth

Complimentary skates rental for visitors

Drinks and snacks vending machines

Penguin Skating Aid: RM30/hour, for those aged 12 and below

Managed by Phua Hong Yee

The manager of Icescape, Phua, is the first and only Malaysian who have performed at the world's largest ice show, Disney on Ice. With more than 16 years of skating experience under his belt, Phua was trained by Matthew Smith, an Olympic coach based in Los Angeles. He has then performed in over 40 cities around the world, including USA, Japan, Canada, Venezuela, and Puerto Rico. His titles include:

• Silver medalist, ISI World Championship USA
• First Malaysian Head Coach, Mega Ice Station Penang
• Head Coach-cum-Risk Manager, Kalang Ice World (Singapore) and World Ice-Skating Centre (Thailand)

Icescape Manager Mr. Phua and IOI PR Executive Ms. Sheena Wong

About IOI City Mall

The multi award-winning IOI City Mall, located within IOI Resort City, is the largest mall in Southern Klang Valley. It is easily accessible via major highways and public transport. Its 1.5 million sq. ft. of lettable space is occupied by exciting fashion brands, supermarket, cineplexes and F&B outlets offering exquisite local and international dining experiences.

The mall is home to an Olympic-sized ice-skating rink – “Icescape” and a 70,000 sq. ft. adventure park –   “District 21”. Its car park of 7,605 bays is the first in Malaysia to be equipped with a car finder system that gives customers a sense of security and a hassle-free experience in locating their parked vehicles. Meanwhile, along The Symphony Walk, you may indulge in a myriad of cuisines amidst an ambience of tranquility and lush landscape.

The Symphony at IOI City Mall

IOI City Mall, the next best place to shop in the Klang Valley

Sophisticated design and beautiful glass view enclosing the ice rink

World’s First Helipad Cinema at Stratosphere at The Roof

World’s First Helipad Cinema

Additional information

• Movies are screened daily at 8pm and 10pm. Please arrive 15 minutes before the show time.
• No advertisements or movie trailers will be showed before the film.
• All films will be screened according to the schedule come rain or shine. Screening will be cancelled only in the case of extreme weather.
• For information on movie schedule or to purchase tickets, kindly log on to www.helipadcinema.com.

World’s First Helipad Cinema, Stratosphere at The Roof

World’s First Helipad Cinema, Stratosphere at The Roof

Country Club Fitness FTX has recently launched its first fitness center in Malaysia. Centrally located in Bukit Bintang, it uses a unique 45-minute functional training exercise technology from Australia which offers members 9 sets of timer-based exercises specifically targeted to improve overall level of fitness. A different gym layout will be set each day, and innovative exercises will be added to the routine. The unique workout variants ensures that members will never get bored and will be kept feeling challenged.

I was recently invited to the Johnnie Walker food and whisky pairing demonstration held at the Food Studio just a few days ago.

The chef's objective is to dispel whisky as merely being a 'drinker's drink', making the demonstration nothing short of being insightful and educational for people like myself who would only revel in a glass or two of Johnnie Walker whisky during social events, when food is not usually served.