Headline 5 extreme proposal ideas MediaTitle The Star Date 13 Feb 2018 Color Full Color Section StarTwo Circulation 338,368 Page No 4 Readership 1,032,000 Language English ArticleSize 586 cm² Journalist Ming Teoh AdValue RM 29,491 Frequency Daily PR Value RM 88,473

Stories by MING TEOH [email protected]

LOVE is in the air! Valentine's Day is tomorrow and if you're thinking extreme proposal ideas of proposing to that special some- one, you might want to plan some- thing memorable. For adventurous couples, here If you're an adventure addict and planning to get hitched soon, here are some ideas for you to mull over, but be sure to keep the real are some ideas on how to propose in the wildest ways. ring somewhere safe first.

1. Bungee jumping This gives new meaning to the phrase "taking the plunge". If the thrill of bungee jumping excites you, then bring your loved one to do this adrenaline-pumping activi- ty together - you can propose on the platform before the jump. If the venue allows it, you can even place the words "Will you marry me?" where he or she can see it clearly. After your partner com- pletes the jump, meet them at ground level with the ring. Bungee jumping is available at Sunway Lagoon Extreme Park in , . For more information, visit: https://sunway lagoon.com/attractions/extreme- park/

2. Paragiiding Trek up a mountain (this is Hong Kong's highest peak Tai Mo Shan) for those For paragiiding enthusiasts, go memorable pre-wedding photographs. — ANTHONY WALLACE/AFP on a tandem flight with your future spouse. If they are afraid of that, you need to make sure that lages with beautiful scenery, you heights but are still willing to do the bride-to-be wears waterproof can consider a cycling tour through this with you, then you know he or makeup and clothing that won't certain heritage cities like Melaka she is for keeps! You can have hinder her movement. and Penang where there are gor- friends place the "Will you marry Scuba diving sites in geous structures and wall art. me?" wordings at the spot you're can be found at islands in Sabah These make good backgrounds for supposed to land - get a trusted (Sipadan, Mabul, Layang-Layang, those memorable shots. friend to pass you the ring once Mataking) and Terengganu Some scenic cycling spots suita- you're on the ground. (Redang, Lang Tengah, Perhentian). ble for a photoshoot in Malaysia Tandem flights are available in For more information, visit: www. are: Putrajaya Lake, Sekinchan in Selangor ( in , or divetheworldmalaysia.com/ or Selangor, Melaka and Penang. Kuala Kubu Baru in Kuala travel.padi.eom/d/malaysia/ Selangor). For more information, visit: www.paraghders.my or 5. Hiking www.oxbold.com. U. Cycling If the jungle is like a second-home If you or your partner are into paragiiding, going on a tandem flight would If you and your partner cycle, to you and your loved one, you be a great way to propose ... just don't drop the ring! — AZLINA ABDULLAH/ then you could go cycling to a might want to try a jungle trekking The Star 3. Scuba diving beautiful location and then pop the proposal or do your pre-wedding What better place is there to pro- question there. It would also help if photoshoot session in the forest. balloons, and streamers, but do ing trails to check out but our sug- pose or take pre-wedding photo- your friends are hiding nearby Close to nature, among lush green- remember to keep the environ- gestions include Bukit Gasing graphs for scuba diving enthusiasts with flowers... ery and trails with streams and ment clean and bring everything Forest (Petaling Jaya), Forest than underwater while on a dive? Remember to pick less strenuous waterfalls, propose to your partner back with you after you're done. Research Institute Malaysia Of course, you need to hire a pho- cycling routes so that you won't after a hike at a scenic spot. Be sure to bring the insect repel- (), Hill () tographer who dives, too, if you're look all tired out and sweaty for You can even get your friends to lent too. and Templer's Park (Rawang) in planning to do this. Apart from the photos. Besides parks and vil- decorate the place with flowers, In Malaysia, there are many hik- Selangor and Bukit Tabur in KL.