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SATURDAY NIGHT FEVER Live In Malaysia 2015

Saturday Night Fever was more than an entertaining, cult favourite film; it became the very definition of how music, dance and pop culture can come together and redefine an era even in the passing of time

Who could imagine that a fictional magazine story published in 1976 would inspire such a cultural revolution? British rock journalist Nik Cohn’s Tribal Rites of The New Saturday Night article documented the Saturday-night rituals of a group of working-class Italian-Americans in Bay Ridge, Brooklyn, who held dead-end jobs but found meaning during their nights of dancing at a local disco. Its premises would eventually form the backbone of Saturday Night Fever, a spectacular film that would be deemed ‘culturally, historically, or aesthetically significant’ by the US Library of Congress in 2010 and slated to be preserved for all time in its National Film Registry.

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The plot of Saturday Night Fever tells the story of Tony Manero, a young Italian-American man with a talent to dance. Played superbly by John Travolta, Tony has only one ambition: to become the disco king. When he meets Stephanie Mangano, who also dreams of a life beyond the city, they decide to train together for a dance competition.

The film also showcased aspects of the music, dancing, and subculture surrounding the disco era: symphony-orchestrated melodies, retro clothing styles and costume, graceful, groovy choreography and the courting habits of people of time. Its success widened the disco phenomenon worldwide and revived a genre that critics believed was about to run its course. Today, mention the word ‘disco’ and one will immediately think of Saturday Night Fever; such is the impact the film had left behind. Who can forget that iconic scene of John Travolta executing the point and strut with flair and feeling? The dance “Do the Hustle” became an overnight craze; a dance move that defines an era and up till today the move was never forgotten.

The success of Saturday Night Fever is also amplified by the involvement of Bee Gees in its soundtrack, which was composed and performed primarily by the trio’s members Barry, Robin and Maurice Gibb. Today, the songs sung and performed in the movie such as Night Fever, Stayin’ Alive, How Deep is Your Love, If I Can’t Have You, Jive Talkin and More Than a Woman. The Bee Gees won a total of five Grammy Awards for its soundtrack, forever immortalising the film and its legacy. The soundtrack might rule the airwaves in the 70s but its legacy continue to find its way into the hearts of many younger generation today; with continuous covers done by artistes such as Michael Buble, Kelly Rowland, and youtube sensation which include Jason Chen and many more.

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It would be 21 years before the movie will end up on stage, premiering at London’s West End in 1998 and New York’s Broadway in 1999. Since then, Saturday Night Fever has been seen by over 10 million people with over 2,800 shows in more than 20 countries across the globe including Italy, Argentina, Japan, Australia, Germany, Greece, Netherlands, Sweden, Spain, South Africa, Czech Republic and Finland. One of the longest running musical ever to date, the show continues to remain relevant in today’s modern world as it bridges the young and old with a common interest of a fantastic musical performance.

Some Malaysian fans have already experienced the musical when, back in 2004, the Australian production made it to Istana Budaya with a sold out show. This 2015 production will be imbued with a slight contemporary edge while retaining the film’s grittiness and realistic portrayal of the disco era and the entertainment value of its music and dance moves. After all, there is a reason why the movie remains a cult favourite even after 38 years have passed since the film was released—it has that timeless appeal that will withstand the test of time. It is after all the all-time Bee Gees’ Smash Hit Musical! It is a legacy of how one movie, one music and one dance defines one era!

The Broadway International Production of Saturday Night Fever The Musical Asian Tour, brought to Malaysia by Milestone Production, will play at Istana Budaya from Sept 4 to 13. Tickets are priced at RM568 (VVIP), RM398 (VIP), RM338 (CAT A), RM268 (CAT B), RM138 (CAT C) – (Ticket prices are inclusive of 6% GST but not inclusive of RM4 ticketing fee). Current promo up to Buy 4 Free 1. For more information on the ongoing ticket promotions please log on to www.milestone-production.com or call 03-92228811.

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Oh!K gegar dengan kemunculan khas BIGBANG dalam ‘Infinite Challenge’

Peminat K-pop sudah tentu tidak sabar menanti ketibaan BIGBANG di Kuala Lumpur pada 24 dan 25 Julai ini! Dan jika anda mampu menanggung ledakan rasa teruja itu, ikutilah saluran Oh!K (Saluran 394 Astro) yang bakal menayang episod berturutan istimewa Infinite Challenge dengan paparan idola K-pop idaman ramai, pada 17, 19 dan 26 Julai!

Di samping konsert jelajah dunia dan pelancaran album baru, BIGBANG kini sibuk dengan sesi rakaman. Dalam siaran istimewa ini, barisan hos dan pengacara utama persembahan hiburan nombor satu Korea, Infinite Challenge akan berdepan dengan BIGBANG dalam saingan penuh gelak ketawa dan riang ria.

Yoo Jae Suk with G-Dragon & Taeyang

Infinite Challenge dianjurkan oleh sekumpulan pengacara gila-gila yang tidak akan berhenti membuat anda ketawa dan memberi hiburan berterusan. Beberapa hos lebih popular seperti Yoo Jae Suk, HaHa dan Park Myung Soo akan melakukan tugasan tetap tetapi kadangkala spontan di luar jangkaan mereka . Bukan kali pertama pun mereka berpadu sebagai satu pasukan – yang menghasil persembahan gila-gila – serta menarik perhatian dan tontonan ramai.

Oh!K akan turut menyajikan Infinite Challenge’s Music Fest Special yang menyorot episod paduan G-Dragon dan Taeyang ketika menjadi mentor kepada salah seorang ahli Infinite Challenge yang bakal beraksi dalam sebuah festival muzik dua kali setahun. Dalam cabaran itu, pengacara perlu melakukan persembahan bersama bintang-bintang K-pop yang lain. Tontonilah episod yang dibawa secara ekspres dari Korea, setiap Sabtu, jam 8 malam, hanya di saluran Oh!K.

Butiran siaran: Infinite Challenge-BIGBANG specials

Empat episod berturut-turut, termasuk G-Dragon specials

17 Julai (Jumaat) 7.45 mlm

Dua episod berturut-turut

19 Julai (Ahad) 8:20 mlm

26 Julai (Ahad) 4.30 ptg

Music Fest Specials bersama BIGBANG, tayangan minggu sama di Korea, Sabtu, 8 mlm

Barisan Pelakon: Yoo Jae Suk, Park Myung Soo, HaHa, Jung Hyung Don, Jung Jun Ha, Kwang Hee (ZE:A).

Sari kata dalam Bahasa Inggeris, Bahasa Cina Mudah & Bahasa Melayu.

Raya Travel Hacks: Stay safe this Aidilfitri

It’s that time of the year again when Malaysians celebrate the biggest festivity in this vibrant melting pot of cultures and traditions that is our home country. The sacred month of Ramadan is the start of many “buka puasa” gatherings and home visits that are not only enjoyed by Muslims but the entire nation.  After a month of fasting, Malaysian Muslims finally open their doors to welcome family and friends to the joys of bright coloured lights, delicious cookies, and family favourites – “ketupat and kuah kacang,” which are the makings of the perfect Hari Raya Aidilfitri.

Amidst all the excitement, it is important to keep your family and your house safe especially when you balik kampung. Home security is a constant challenge we all face; even more so during festive seasons. Here are a few safety tips to make sure that you get to enjoy the festive fun this Raya, while keeping your home and family safe. Before leaving your humble abode, make sure to remember the following:

  1. Maintain visibility

Keep the exterior of your house well-lit so intruders are less able to hide. Ideally, leave the lights on, but if you are going away for a longer period, consider investing in motion-sensor lighting to alert your neighbours should intruders cross into your backyard.

  1. Keep your valuables out of sight

Make sure your windows are properly locked and covered with curtains or blinds. Secondly, be mindful of what you leave lying in plain sight – such as laptops, bags or other expensive looking items. Leaving valuables in plain sight will only increase the likelihood that thieves will break into your home.

  1. Don’t hide your keys in “secret” places

We all have secret hiding places for spare keys – under the mat, beneath the third flower pot on the window sill or inside the crack beside the gate lamp. The problem is that thieves know these hiding spots all too well. Instead, try leaving the house keys with a trusted neighbour and avoid the risk of having your house broken into. You’ll also save yourself the trouble of changing the house locks should the spare key go missing.

  1. Tell a neighbour you’re going out of town

Inform a trusted neighbour of your travel plans for the festive season.  If possible, exchange contact information with them, so that you are easily reached should a break-in happen. It is always better to have someone looking out for your home while you’re away.

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Now that you’ve taken these steps to ensure your home is safe, you are ready to drive back to your kampung with peace of mind. However, do remember that the highways aren’t always safe either, especially during the festive season due to high volume of traffic on the road. As you get ready for that long drive back, here are a few things to keep in mind for a safer travelling experience:

  1. Prepare yourself before driving

Before starting your journey, be sure to get enough sleep and food, and always plan your route. As there will be many travellers on the road, both heavy traffic and longer travel times are expected. A well-rested and well-fuelled body will help you overcome immediate exhaustion and prevent you from the urge to snack on the road. This helps you focus on driving and arriving safely at your destination. When planning your route, check traffic apps on your mobile to help identify routes with less traffic and avoid any high traffic areas in order to reach your destination faster. Remember: never use your mobile or check such apps while driving. If you need to confirm your route or destination, pull off the road and park your car first.

  1. Avoid driving at night

It might be a good idea to drive at night to avoid traffic jams, but you’re also more likely to get tired and dozing off behind the wheel is deadly. If you have no choice but to drive at night, make sure to plan a couple of stops at rest areas along the way – you can take the opportunity to grab a snack, drink coffee, stretch your legs or even take a power nap. 

  1. Do a quick vehicle check

As you will be on the road for a long time, make sure to do a quick car check to ensure that your vehicle is in tip-top condition before zooming off. Remember to check the tyres and ensure they are properly inflated. Also, don’t forget to check the different fluid levels such as the engine oil, transmission fluid, coolant, brake fluid and power steering fluid. Make sure you have your car toolbox and the contact number for an emergency road assistance service with you in case you experience an unexpected breakdown along the way. With journeys like these, it is always better to be well prepared.

  1. Wear your seatbelt

This is a fundamental requirement for safe driving, but also one that is often forgotten or taken for granted. Before you start the engine and back out of the garage, make sure everyone in the car is safely seated and buckled up. Not only will this only take a few seconds of everyone’s time, it will also heighten safety on the road.

These simple reminders to keep you and your family safe during Hari Raya season are brought to you by AIG Malaysia Insurance Berhad (795492-W). AIG Malaysia wishes everyone Selamat Hari Raya!

MTV Asia To Kick-Off Second Edition Of Project Aloft Star

Designed for the evolving global traveler, Starwood Hotels & Resorts’ leading-edge Aloft® brand today announced the kick-off of the second Asia Pacific edition of Project Aloft Star amplified by MTV, strengthening the collaboration with MTV, the biggest and boldest global youth brand, for a second year-running. The music talent discovery competition aims to identify and support the hottest emerging music artists throughout China, India, Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand.

Starting today through July 20, 2015, unsigned bands and artists are invited to showcase their musical talent by uploading an original video showcasing their music to projectaloftstar.mtvasia.com for the chance to win the prestigious title and recognition as Project Aloft Star winner. Covering major Asia Pacific markets, the three contest clusters comprise of China, India, and a third cluster consisting of Malaysia, Singapore and Thailand. Shortlisted entries will have the opportunity to perform at the finals in late September in front of a panel of distinguished judges held in their respective clusters. One winner from each of the three contest clusters will emerge and all three winners will walk away with USD$10,000 and a chance to be featured on MTV.

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Public Voting Contest

From July 23 to August 13 2015, the public can head toprojectaloftstar.mtvasia.com to vote for their favourite videos from a panel of curated entries posted online. Fans in each cluster who cast their votes will stand a chance to win cash prize or prizes worth up to US$1,000. Last year’s winning fans walked away with an all-expense paid trip to Seoul, South Korea, including two nights at the newly opened Aloft Seoul Gangnam.

Aloft Hotels Trailblazers As The Platform For Emerging Artists

In last year’s collaboration, Aloft Hotels and MTV successfully debuted the competition in Asia Pacific, receiving over 300 entries from rising music talent alongside more than 170,000 fan votes. Aloft Hotels and MTV continue to be the platform for emerging artists; with the inaugural Project Aloft Star Southeast Asia cluster winner, GTXperiment (previously known as Clinton and Ashley) from Malaysia performing at the grand opening party at Aloft Seoul Gangnam, South Korea. They are currently working on their debut album to be launched in August 2015.

Project Aloft Star’s first India winner, Natania Lalwani has continued her winning streak with a series of nominations including “Best Independent Song” by the Global Indian Music Academy Award earlier this year for her single “The Letter”. Since then, she has also won 3 Radio City Freedom Awards for Best Pop Artist (Jury’s choice), Best Pop Artist (People’s choice) and Best Young Indie Artist. This year, Lalwani is slated to release her EP titled “Gold”.

Project Aloft Star’s first winner from China, PandaBros were invited to compose and sing the theme song for a popular web sitcom and had the chance to record it with Xianzi, a Taiwan Golden Song Award nominee. They are currently working on their 2nd album to be released in Q3 2015. In June, they will be performing at the Strawberry Music Festival in Beijing.

While Project Aloft Star provides a platform for supporting emerging talent in music, Aloft Hotels through a soon-to-be announced partnership with Singapore-based online art platform, Art Loft Asia, will extend its support for emerging talent to local contemporary Asian artists. Project Aloft Star is the latest example of how the Aloft brand is committed to cutting-edge music programming, and leads the way as the platform for emerging talent. To attract the evolving global traveler who craves differentiated experiences, Aloft Hotels has continuously brought together live music acts from local and established talent through its Live at Aloft Hotels music program in its buzzing W XYZ bars.

Project Aloft Star is expected to launch in The Americas and across Europe later this summer. For the most up-to-date information, check out LiveAtAloftHotels.com.

ASTRO To Launch WWE® Network In MALAYSIA

Astro, the leading Malaysian pay-television service, and WWE® (NYSE: WWE) today announced the launch of WWE Network in time for WWE BattlegroundTM on July 20, at 8am when Brock LesnarTM competes against Seth RollinsTM for the WWE World Heavyweight Championship.

WWE Network will be available on Astro (SD Channel 820; HD Channel 840), beginning today, July 15, for RM10.60* per month for Astro Sports Pack Subscribers and RM15.90* per month for Astro Non-Sports Pack Subscribers, and includes all 12 WWE pay-per-view events LIVE at no additional charge. Subscribers will have access to 24/7 programming featuring groundbreaking original series, reality shows, documentaries, classic matches, exclusive coverage of special events and 25 hours of video-on-demand content every month, including past WWE pay-per-view events. The agreement expands WWE and Astro’s existing partnership to air WWE’s flagship programming, Monday Night Raw®, SmackDown®, Main EventTM, NXTTM, and SuperstarsTM throughout the region.

To subscribe, visit Astro Service Portal on Channel 200, call 603-9543 3838 or visit www.astro.com.my/shop.

Meanwhile, NJOI customers will also be able to subscribe to WWE Network (SD: Channel 820) at RM15.90* for 3 day access and RM31.80* for 30 day access. For more information on NJOI, please visit http://www.njoi.com.my.

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WWE Network is available in more than 175 countries and territories, and reached 1.3 million subscribers as of March 31, 2015.

Additional WWE Network programming highlights include:

  •   SwervedTM – Directed by Jeff Tremaine (Jackass, Bad Grandpa), Swerved combines the worlds of comedy and sports entertainment as WWE Superstars and Divas play hilarious pranks on one another.
  •   Tough TalkTM – A live recap show, hosted by WWE Superstar The Miz®, Tough Talk airs immediately following WWE Tough Enough® on USA Network and includes exclusive interviews with eliminated competitors, judges, coaches and special guests.
  •   “Stone Cold®” Podcast Live! – Airing monthly, WWE Hall of Famer “Stone Cold” Steve Austin sits down with the biggest names in WWE and the world of sports and entertainment for a no-holds-barred, in-your-face, exclusive interview.
  •   Too Hot for TVTM – An exclusive video-on-demand offering, legendary talk show host Jerry Springer re-introduces the WWE Universe to the most outrageous stunts and cringe-inducing moments, while injecting his own brand of humor into each episode.
  •   Legends’ House – Eight WWE Legends come together under one roof, where friendships are tested, rivalries pushed, challenges undertaken and the laughs and tears flow.
  •   Total DivasTM (Seasons 1-3) – Total Divas gives viewers an exclusive, outside-the-ring look at WWE’s top Divas with an inside glimpse on into their personal lives as they balance their own drama and the non-stop action of their professional careers.
  •   WWE 24 – The acclaimed 30-minute docu-series takes you on a lightning-fast journey through a day in the life of WWE’s most intriguing Superstars and groundbreaking events.
  •   Plus, WWE documentaries, classic matches, exclusive coverage of special events and more.

* Price inclusive of GST

 

ISTIMEWA SYAWAL INI : #SyawalSW4G

Syawal merupakan bulan untuk menerapkan rasa kasih, kesatuan dan juga nilai-nilai positif sesama kita. Selaras dengan ini, Tune Talk telah mengambil inisiatif untuk melancarkan lagu Hari Raya terbaru sempena musim perayaan ini bagi memeriahkan dan menceriakan suasana disamping menerapkan nilai-nilai murni. Lagu Hari Raya terbaru yang bertajuk #SyawalSW4G ini adalah bertepatan dengan misi Tune Talk untuk menjadikan tahun 2015 sebagai tahun inovasi dan muzik juga adalah antara elemen terbesar syarikat ini. 

Lagu #SyawalSW4G ini akan dinyanyikan oleh Oh Chentaku (OCK), kumpulan genre rock yang telah berjaya meraih sokongan hebat dari kalangan para remaja. Di samping itu, lagu ini juga akan menampilkan De Fam, penyanyi kumpulan wanita di bawah pengurusan Tune Studios, yang telah baru-baru ini menakluki industri muzik tanah air dan muzik mereka giat dimainkan di corong-corong radio. Gandingan dua kumpulan ini dengan lirik dan rentak contemporari akan membawakan elemen baru untuk sambutan Aidilfitri pada tahun ini dan mungkin pada tahun-tahun yang akan datang.

Lagu istimewa ini juga merupakan elemen penting dalam kempen yang Tune Talk sedang jalankan sepanjang bulan Ramadhan dengan misi untuk menggalakkan semua membina keyakinan diri positif supaya tindakan ini akan dijadikan inspirasi oleh orang-orang sekeliling. Kami ingin menerapkan perubahan yang baik dari segi penampilan dan juga sikap semua semua setelah mendengar dendangan lagu ini. Kami berharap #SyawalSW4G akan mengubah definisi Syawal urban kepada sesuatu yang lebih baik! Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai kempen yang sedang dijalankan sila ke halaman Facebook Tune Talk : https://www.facebook.com/tunetalk ataupun www.tunetalk.com  

 

Lip Sync Battle – big entry into Asia!

Have you ever imagine Dwayne Johnson singing Taylor Swift song? Anne Hathaway rocking on the wrecking ball?

Stop imagining because Lip Sync Battle is set to make a big entry into Asia!

Lip Sync Battle on January 18, 2015 with Jimmy Fallon and Dwayne Johnson.
Lip Sync Battle on January 18, 2015 with Jimmy Fallon and Dwayne Johnson.

This highly anticipated Viacom original series is set to debut in Asia on weekdays on Comedy Central (ABNXCESS Ch 252 (HD), Astro B.yond Ch 737 (HD), and HyppTV HD Ch609) starting Tuesday, 28 July at 9:30pm (MY)

Anne Hathaway performs Wrecking Ball on Lip Sync Battle

The first season comprises 10 episodes with an extended eight episodes. The first three episodes in Asia will feature Jimmy Fallon vs. Dwayne Johnson, Anna Kendrick vs. John Krasinski, and Anne Hathaway vs. Emily Blunt. Based on the pop culture phenomenon of lip sync battling, the Spike original series features celebrities going head to head – lip-syncing the song of their choice – battling for the coolest bragging rights on the planet. Among the talent who appeared in Season 1 included Dwayne Johnson, John Legend, Anne Hathaway, Justin Bieber, Jennifer Lopez, Emily Blunt, Terrence Howard, Taraji P. Henson, Anna Kendrick, Mike Tyson, and Queen Latifah.

Lip Sync Battle is hosted by LL COOL J and executive produced by Casey Patterson, Jay Peterson of Matador Content, John KrasinskiStephen Merchant, and Eight Million Plus Productions.

#AABC ASEAN TRAVELER CONTEST!

#AABC ASEAN TRAVELER CONTEST!

#AABC ASEAN TRAVELER CONTEST! | I am the best candidate to be AirAsia Asean Traveller’s Pro Foodie because i really love to eat and i want to explore more about real asian food and here’s the list of activities I will do as a Pro-Foodie.

First i will try most of the street food, some people prefer a proper and luxury place to eat, but for me its not about the proper and luxury its about the taste. My friends says that street food is more better then a 3 or 4 star restaurant, but for me of course the food is clean.

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Second things, i want to explore the main dishes of every asian country. Every country have their own taste, so i want to explore what their main dish taste like and want to learn how to cook the dishes properly.

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Next, the main reason why i should follow AirAsia Asean Travelers is because i will do live update whenever i eat something new about food, some people dont like to eat street food because they dont really sure that the food is really good or not, but if i got this chance i will try street food then i will update it on instagram and we will let you know the food is really good or not. So hopefully we got this chance to let you guys know the best food, so you guys can share it with other friend.

“people who love to eat are always the best people”

For you guys that really love to travel and eat, why not check the banner below. AirAsia got something for you guys! Check it out!

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Kidiotics Juara Astro Battleground 2015

Astro Battleground, pertandingan tarian jalanan (street dance) terbesar di Asia, menamatkan musim 2015 dengan aksi Grand Final yang hebat pada 4 Julai 2015 di Gelanggang Ais Sunway Pyramid. Pasukan termuda pertandingan tersebut, Kidiotics telah dinobatkan sebagai Juara Astro Battleground 2015, mengetepikan Death Notz dalam final saingan antara kumpulan. Rancangan perdana Astro dengan siaran paling lama itu juga turut menyaksikan pemenang paling muda di dalam sejarah sembilan tahun bersiaran bila Faris Azim Abd Karim dari Selangor berjaya memukau penonton dan para hakim untuk menjulang kejuaraan kategori solo.

KYS_6970 Astro Battleground 2015 group champion Kidiotics

Kidiotics dan Death Notz, bersama-sama dengan BeastZ mempamerkan gerak tari mereka yang paling terbaik dan sempurna di sepanjang empat pusingan untuk meraih dua slot utama untuk mara ke pusingan akhir. Di sebalik ramalan awal, Kidiotics menhasilkan persembahan unggul di pusingan akhir dengan mempamerkan langkah-langkah hebat dan koreografi bersemangat untuk menawan hati para hakim, dan seterusnya dijulang sebagai juara kumpulan Astro Battleground 2015.

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BeastZ

Drama atas pentas berterusan apabila giliran krew-krew Kidiotics pula berentap antara satu sama lain untuk merebut gelaran solo, dan ia menjadi medan pertempuran di antara Siong, peserta termuda berumur 15 tahun dan Faris, krew Melayu tunggal. Dengan menguasai rentak dan koreografi, Faris menjuarai gelaran solo walaupun berasa kurang sihat dan telah mencederakan mulutnya secara tidak sengaja ketika melakukan salah satu rutin tarian. Kejayaan Faris ini lebih bermakna memandangkan beliau terpaksa beraksi dalam enam pusingan berturut-turut dan berpuasa pada masa yang sama. Ketika ditemui selepas majlis tamat dan sudah berehat seketika, freestyler yang berusia 17 tahun itu mengakui dia tidak pernah menyangka akan menjadi johan kategori solo.

KYS_3842 Faris performing one of the dance routine during the solo battle.

“Saya menyangka Siong akan menjadi juara kerana dia telah mendahului sejak awal saingan solo. Tapi saya enggan mengalah. Saya terus berjuang hingga ke akhir, dan saya akhirnya berjaya,” kata Faris dengan penuh kegembiraan.

Dihoskan oleh bekas ratu cantik, Trisha Kuck dan penari tempatan, Dennis Yin, aksi Grand Final Astro Battleground 2015 menampilkan barisan juri yang berkaliber, terdiri daripada pakar tarian antarabangsa terkenal seperti Tai Chi (Jepun), Funky Lia (Korea), Chun Hsiang (Taiwan), Yiu (Hong Kong) and Vince (Filipina). Kumpulan wanita tempatan, Precious muncul sebagai artis jemputan pada malam itu.

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Death Notz

Bukan itu sahaja! Giliran Asian Battleground pula menggegarkan scene tarian Asia di One City Grand Ballroom pada 7 Ogos 2015. Malaysia akan diwakili oleh juara Astro Battleground 2015 (Kidiotics) dan naib juara (Death NotZ), dan mereka bakal disertai oleh 11 lagi kumpulan tarian lain dari Jepun, Korea, China (Shanghai dan Hong Kong), Filipina, Vietnam, Brunei, Indonesia, Thailand, Taiwan dan Singapura dalam rancangan yang akan disiarkan LIVE menerusi Astro Wah Lai Toi (Saluran 311 dan HD CH310).

Choo Chi Han, Naib Presiden Perniagaan Cina, Astro berkata, “Kami telah menerima sekurang-kurangnya 11 borang penyertaan bagi setiap lokasi. Kami sangat teruja dengan sambutan ini dan tidak menyangka ramai yang menyedari kewujudan Asian Battleground dan ingin menyertai pertandingan itu.”

NKK_0794 Astro Battleground 2015 finals on 4th July 2015 at Sunway Pyramid Ice Rink

Mr. Choo juga mengumumkan berita gembira bahawa Astro Ben Di Quan dan Astro Gempak akan menyiarkan final Asian Battleground secara live menerusi saluran YouTube masing-masing.

He added, “Kami berharap untuk menarik peminat tempatan baru dengan penyiaran Asian Battleground menerusi Astro Gempak, saluran YouTube paling popular di Malaysia.

 Mr.Choo Chi Han (middle) with both judges Vince and Funky Lia
Mr.Choo Chi Han (middle) with both judges Vince and Funky Lia

Aksi finale Asian Battleground itu juga boleh ditonton menerusi Astro on the Go untuk semua pengguna berdaftar.

Pastikan anda tidak ketinggalan menonton aksi penuh debaran Grand Final Astro Battleground 2015, dengan tayangan perdana pada 10 Julai (Jumaat) jam 10.30 malam dan siaran ulangan pada 11 Julai (Sabtu) jam 1.30 tengahari, dan siaran langsung Asian Battleground pada 7 Ogos (Jumaat) pada 10.30 malam, menerusi Astro Wah Lai Toi (Saluranl 311 dan HD CH310). Untuk maklumat lanjut, sila layari www.facebook.com/astrobattleground.

OPPO’S R7 Series Experience World Tour Sets Foot In Malaysia

OPPO, the global electronics and technology service provider, launched two of its long-awaited R7 series, namely the OPPO R7 Plus and OPPO R7 Lite. William Fang, Chief- Executive-Officer of OPPO Malaysia and Katrina Li, Overseas Brand Director of OPPO launched the smartphones, which are set to hit Malaysian shores sometime in August 2015.

Known for its unique designs and cutting-edge features, the OPPO R7 Series is inspired by the design of a violin. Boasting a 2.5D Arc Edge display with a subtle curve on the edge of the screen for both models, the design aims to provide a more comfortable grip while giving it an artistic appearance.

(L-R) Candice Liu,CEO Assistant of OPPO Malaysia, Katrina Li, Branding Executive DIrector of OPPO Overseas, William Fang, CEO of OPPO Malaysia and Gary Gong, Sales Director of OPPO Malaysia

“We listen to our customers’ needs and requirements in a smartphone hence developed the two OPPO R7 series variants to meet various market demands. Our intense research and development, along with consistent innovation in creating a user-friendly and advanced smartphone technology will create seamless experiences for our users,” said William.

He added that since OPPO’s debut in Malaysia last year, the company managed to secure over 10% of market share, making the brand one-of-the top three smartphone brands in the country.

OPPO R7 Plus

The company’s latest flagship model, the OPPO R7 Plus, is elegantly designed with a full metal unibody that fits perfectly in one’s hand, sits perfectly at the dimension of 158.18mm X 82.3mm X 7.75 mm.

Moreover, the phone is equipped with the VOOC Flash charging system, the best charging solution available today, which reduces charging time up to 50 per cent for the 4,100mHA large capacity battery. With only 5 minutes of charging time, the R7 Plus is powered up to 2 hours of talk time. These attributes make the R7 Plus perfect for people on-the-go, as even the shortest charging time can result in extensive phone use.

Built-in with a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8-megapixel front camera, the phone also incorporates the New Flash Shot technology used exclusively for the OPPO R7 series, featuring the new dual-drive hybrid focus system. This includes the laser focus, anti-shake optimisation, Contrast Detection Autofocus (AF) and the new Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF) which ensures rapid launch, fast focus and stable images.

Consists of a 6-inch 16M AMOLED colour display with a full HD 1920 X 1080 pixel resolution, the OPPO R7 Plus is powered by a 64-bit Octa-Core Qualcomm’s Snapdragon 615 processor clocking at 1.5GHz and is mated to a 3GB RAM.

OPPO R7 Lite

The second variant, the OPPO R7 Lite, is a smaller version that operates similarly to the OPPO R7 Plus. In addition to the full metal unibody, 2.5D curved screen, and processors, the lite version is made up with a 5-inch 16M AMOLED colour display that sits comfortably at a dimension of 143mm X 71mm X 6.3mm.

OPPO R7 Lite is also equipped with a 13-megapixel rear camera and an 8- megapixel front camera, integrated with the New Flash Shot technology featuring the new dual-drive hybrid focus system. This includes the anti-shake optimisation, Contrast Detection Autofocus (AF) and the new Phase Detection Auto Focus (PDAF).

In conjunction with the launch, OPPO Malaysia has also introduced various hashtag campaigns to engage with the brand’s fans, also known as OFans. Hashtags are namely #OPPOMalaysia and #R7Series.

Retail Prices and Pre-orders

The OPPO R7 Plus and OPPO R7 Lite retail at RM1,998 and RM1,298 respectively. Both models will be available for pre-orders in stores and on the website beginning Sunday, 11 July 2015.

For more information, visit www.oppo.com/my.

Membuat dan berkongsi biskut Ramadan bersama Kellogg’s

Kellogg’s kini memperkenalkan lapan (8) resipi biskut Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® edisi terhad, yang sesuai untuk digunakan pada bulan Ramadan ini. Maria Tunku Sabri, pengacara program menjamu selera TV terkenal yang merupakan sebahagian daripada inisiatif ini, menggalakkan pengguna supaya mencuba resipi biskut Kellogg’s Corn Flakes®, mengunjungi trak sampel di lokasi yang terpilih, dan menyertai aktiviti tandatangan untuk menyumbang biskut kepada anak-anak yatim pada bulan Ramadan yang mulia ini.

Trak sampel Kellogg’s akan berada di bazar Ramadan, pasaraya ria dan pasar raya dari 17hb Jun hingga 14hb Julai 2015. Mereka yang mengunjungi trak sampel ini juga boleh menyaksikan demonstrasi membuat kuih secara langsung oleh pakar pembuat kuih yang berbakat, untuk memperlihatkan pelbagai cara Corn Flakes® boleh digunakan untuk membuat kuih dan biskut istimewa untuk perayaan.

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Ted Liang, pengarah Pemasaran Kellogg Asia, berkata, “Bagi ramai rakyat Malaysia, baik tua mahupun muda, biskut sudah menjadi makanan ruji dan juadah istimewa untuk dihidangkan pada bulan Ramadan. Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® merupakan bahan membuat biskut yang digemari disebabkan kerangupan dan kelebihannya dari segi rasa kerana dibuat daripada jagung sebenar. Dengan resipi biskut istimewa kami, kami harap pengguna akan menemui cara baru untuk menikmati Kellogg’s Corn Flakes®, sama ada untuk sarapan atau berbuka puasa.”

Diilhamkan oleh semangat bersedekah dan berkongsi rezeki sepanjang bulan mulia ini, pengguna boleh berkongsi keseronokan menikmati biskut yang lazat dengan menyertai aktiviti tandatangan untuk menyumbang kepada kanak-kanak yang kurang bernasib baik. Bersama dengan Maria Tunku Sabri, pengacara popular program TV ‘Jalan-Jalan Cari Makan’, Kellogg’s berhasrat untuk menghantar biskut ke rumah anak yatim dan rumah kebajikan yang terpilih di Malaysia. Dengan setiap tandatangan yang diterima, kanak-kanak dari rumah anak yatim yang terpilih akan menerima biskut Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® untuk berbuka puasa.

“Saya seronok menjadi sebahagian daripada kempen Ramadan Kellogg’s. Setiap kali tiba bulan Ramadan, saya buat biskut untuk keluarga saya dan kita sentiasa mahukan yang terbaik untuk keluarga tersayang,jadi kita hendaklah menggunakan hanya bahan dan ramuan yang terbaik. Makanan yang baik juga patut dikongsi bersama, dan ini adalah penting untuk kita benar-benar menikmati makanan yang kita makan. Atas sebab ini, saya menggesa rakyat Malaysia supaya menyertai aktiviti tandatangan untuk menyumbangkan biskut Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® kepada seramai mungkin kanak-kanak, dengan harapan untuk berkongsi kegembiraan yang dibawakan sempena bulan mulia ini,” kata Maria Tunku Sabri.

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Maria akan turut hadir di beberapa lokasi trak sampel yang terpilih seperti:

  • Sogo KL, 12 Jun (11pagi-4ptg)
  • Giant Batu Caves, 13 Jun (1-3ptg)
  • Giant Stadium Shah Alam, 14 Jun (1-3ptg)

Sepanjang bulan Ramadan, setiap kotak Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® akan memaparkan dua daripada lapan (8) resipi biskut edisi terhad: Crunchy Kellogg’s Corn Flakes Drops, Corn Flakes Bread Fingers, Cranberry Corn Flakes Cookies, Coconut and Corn Flakes Crunch, Layered Corn Flakes Parfait, Chewy Nutty Corn Flakes Squares, Cheesy Corn Flakes Melts, dan Cheesy Pandan Cake.

Orang ramai dijemput untuk mencuba biskut Kellogg’s Corn Flakes® dan menyertai aktiviti tandatangan untuk menghantar biskut kepada anak-anak yatim pada tarikh dan di lokasi berikut: 

Bazar Ramadan
Lokasi Waktu Tarikh
Gombak Taman Melawati 4ptg-8mlm Rabu, 17 Jun
Stadium Shah Alam 4ptg-8mlm Khamis, 18 Jun
Setapak Danau Kota 4ptg-8mlm Jumaat, 19 Jun
Puchong Perdana 4ptg-8mlm Sabtu, 20 Jun
Stadium Shah Alam(Pasar Pagi) 9pagi-12ptg Ahad, 21 Jun
Kelana Jaya 4ptg-8mlm Isnin, 22 Jun
Kota Damansara Seksyen 4 4ptg-8mlm Selasa, 23 Jun
Taman Medan 4ptg-8mlm Rabu, 24 Jun
Pandan Indah( di hadapan Balai Bomba) 4ptg-8mlm Khamis, 25 Jun
Stesen LRT Wangsa Maju 4ptg-8mlm Jumaat, 26 Jun
Taman Cahaya(Ampang) 4ptg-8mlm Sabtu, 27 Jun
Stadium Shah Alam(Pasar Pagi) 9pagi-12ptg Ahad, 28 Jun
Seksyen U 19 Sg Buloh 4ptg-8mlm Isnin, 29 Jun
Taman Melawati 4ptg-8mlm Selasa, 30 Jun
Kelana Jaya 4pm – 8pm Rabu, 1 Julai
Kota Damansara Seksyen 4 4pm – 9pm Khamis, 2 Julai
Taman Medan 4pm – 9pm Jumaat, 3 Julai
Stadium Shah Alam(Pasar Pagi) 9am – 12pm Ahad, 5 Julai
Kelana Jaya 4pm – 9pm Isnin, 6 Julai
Kota Damansara Seksyen 4 4pm – 9pm Selasa, 7 Julai
Wangsa Maju LRT Station 4pm – 9pm Rabu, 8 Julai
Taman Cahaya (Ampang) 4pm – 9pm Khamis, 9 Julai
Setapak Danau Kota 4pm – 9pm Jumaat, 10 Julai
Gombak Taman Melawati 4pm – 9pm Sabtu, 11 Julai
Stadium Shah Alam (Pasar Pagi) 9am – 12pm Ahad, 12 Julai
Taman Medan 4pm – 9pm Isnin, 13 Julai
Pandan Indan (infront of Bomba Station) 4pm – 9pm Selasa, 14 Julai
Pasaraya Ria/Pasar Raya
Econsave Bangi 12ptg-5ptg Sabtu, 6 Jun
Econsave Balakong 12ptg-5ptg Ahad, 7 Jun
Sogo KL 11pagi-4ptg Jumaat, 12 Jun
Giant Batu Caves 12ptg-5ptg Sabtu, 13 Jun
Giant Stadium Shah Alam 12ptg-5ptg Ahad, 14 Jun

 

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