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ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER at Kuala Lumpur’s Axiata Arena on 13 July sees one of Malaysia’s favorite sons, Agilan “Alligator” Thani, continue along his road to redemption.Ben Askren was simply a huge task for Thani when they competed for the ONE Welterweight World Championship in May 2017.

Now that the American has decided to call it a career after a successful title defense against Shinya Aoki last November, the road to the world title has seen its most costly toll removed.

Despite the wide-open path to the promotion’s welterweight throne, Thani undergoes another detour as he is booked to face fellow world title contender Zebaztian “The Bandit” Kadestam in the co-main event of ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER.Although he has proven his worth to be next in line for the vacant welterweight championship by acing his next two assignments since yielding to Askren via first-round submission, Thani does not mind taking the long route to another title shot.

“I want to beat the best guys. I just want to win and move forward,” he said. “I just want to keep competing [against] the best so that I can win every match, and eventually get my way back to the title.”

According to Thani, his climb to the apex of ONE Championship’s welterweight division draws striking similarities with his humble beginnings.Before establishing himself as one of the world’s best welterweight mixed martial artists, Thani suffered from obesity and was constant victim of childhood bullying.Not only did he endure physical confrontations, but Thani frequently experienced psychological torment as well.

“People looked at you differently if you were from the higher or lower class, if you were a rich or a poor boy, if you have dark or light skin, and all of that stuff. Where I come from, it is a lower-class area, so I got bullied a lot,” he explained.

Growing up, Thani’s mother abandoned the family when he was still an infant, leaving him in the care of his father who provided for his son as a restaurant manager.When Thani was eight years old, his father relocated the family to a one-bedroom apartment in Sentul, a crime-ridden area of Kuala Lumpur.Studying at a local academic institution in Sentul, the bullying started because the soft-spoken Thani was an easy target.

“If you are a good boy, you get bullied a lot too, and I was a good boy. I was a lazy kid in school, but I never bothered anybody, so people started bothering me. I was a good kid in a rough neighborhood,” he recalled.

Over the years, his classmates started to make fun of his appearance as he packed on an enormous amount of weight and bloated up to 139 kilograms during his teenage years.

“Since I was fat, it’s like I had a woman’s chest,” he shared, chuckling in disbelief. “I did not have a man’s chest, so people made fun of that. They said you can get strawberry milk on the left, and chocolate milk on the right.”

“Those things are the main ways they verbally abused me in school, and if I said something back, they pinched my chest and ran away,” Thani added.

Thani admitted that bullying and abuse tore the emotional teen apart as the psychological torment and the constant embarrassment were something that he had immense difficulty dealing with.

“That type of bullying happened 90 percent of the time,” he bared. “I used to cry sometimes. Like, ‘Why would people say these things to me?’ because this happened for a long time. People always just made fun of me.”Realizing that enough is enough, Thani started to stand up for himself, and when the bullies no longer saw an easy target, they began to leave him alone.

Soon after, Thani’s newfound confidence borne through martial arts began to shine through.Thani transformed into a welterweight martial arts phenom, who worked at the gym full-time and was far from the chubby child who used to get made fun of.

“As a martial artist, I want to use the platform that I am standing on to inspire people. Life isn’t just about what you achieve, it’s also what you inspire others to achieve,” he mentioned.

Thani has persevered through life’s most heartbreaking circumstances and relates his life experiences to his current situation as a welterweight contender in ONE Championship.

“It’s all hard work and dedication. My life and career are eventually the same,” he affirmed. “To succeed, you need to work harder each and everyday. Most importantly, appreciate everyone and everything around you.”

Against a tough opposition such as Kadestam, Thani is training harder than ever to show that he deserves another chance at the welterweight crown.

“I am training all aspects of the game to achieve my goal — to win against my opponent and be one step closer to getting back to a world title shot,” he concluded.

The largest global sports media property in Asian history, ONE Championship™ (ONE), has just announced additional bouts for ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER, set for Friday, 13 July at the Axiata Arena in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The absolute best in local and international martial arts talent are ready to enter the ONE Championship cage once again to showcase their incredible martial arts skill. In the main event, “Smokin’” Jo Nattawut takes on Yohann Fairtex Drai in a ONE Super Series Muay Thai contest.

Ticket information for ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER is available at www.onefc.com.

Chatri Sityodtong, Chairman and CEO of ONE Championship, stated: “ONE Championship returns to the Axiata Arena this 13 July for another blockbuster evening of world-class martial arts action. We have an amazing event planned for fans in Kuala Lumpur, as our ONE Championship athletes get ready to electrify the stadium with dazzling performances. In the main event, Jo Nattawut will face Yohann Fairtex Drai in a ONE Super Series Muay Thai contest. Also, we have four welterweights on the card competing in the ONE Welterweight Grand Prix. Agilan Thani takes on Zebaztian Kadestam, while Luis Santos faces Tyler McGuire.”

Two-division Lion Fight World Champion and WMC Muay Thai World Champion Jo Nattawut is one of the finest attacking talents in the striking world. Right from the opening bell, Nattawut ignites the ring with his trademark intensity, and it has led him to sterling success in his striking career. After a tremendous run of success through Thailand, Nattawut moved to the United States in 2013, and continued racking up impressive wins. A world champion of two different weight classes, Nattawut joined ONE Championship earlier this year where he is one of the biggest marquee names in ONE Super Series. He takes on Yohann Fairtex Drai in the main event of ONE: PURSUIT OF POWER.

Rising star and Super Muay Thai Champion Yohann Fairtex Drai of Marseilles, France is a French martial artist who lives and trains out of Pattaya, Thailand. He has built a reputation over the years as one of the hottest stars in Muay Thai with a 42-6 professional record, competing in promotions such as Kunlun Fight, All Star Fight, Thai Fight, Max Muay Thai, Super Muay Thai and WLF. A proponent of the prestigious Fairtex Training Center in Pattaya, which is home to many world-class martial artists such as the legendary Yodsanklai, Yohann Fairtex Drai will now take his talents to the ONE Super Series, and make his debut against Jo Nattawut.

Former ONE Welterweight World Title Challenger Agilan Thani is one of the most remarkable athletes Malaysia has ever produced. Ever since making his debut as an amateur, “Alligator” has torn through the competition. Undefeated as an amateur, Thani captured a Malaysian national championship before turning professional, winning six bouts in a row on the global stage of ONE Championship to earn a shot at Ben Askren’s coveted world title. Training out of Monarchy MMA in Kuala Lumpur under well-respected Belgian BJJ coach Samir Mrabet and in the United States at the world-famous Team Quest, Thani looks to re-establish himself as one of the top contenders to the ONE welterweight throne. He takes on Zebaztian Kadestam next.

Former PXC Welterweight Champion Zebaztian Kadestam started training in Muay Thai when he was 12 years old and later embarked on a highly successful professional career in the sport. Soon, he explored other disciplines, as he trained at the Pancrase Gym in Stockholm, and also traveled to the Philippines to sharpen his skills at the Legacy Gym in Boracay under famed martial artist Ole Laursen. Kadestam’s biggest victory came when he knocked out veteran Luis Santos in his ONE Championship debut, which earned him a shot at the ONE Welterweight World Championship held by Ben Askren. Though unsuccessful in his world title bid, Kadestam remains one of the top contenders in the division. He will take on Agilan Thani next.

Now a veteran of over 70 professional bouts, Luis Santos made his mixed martial arts debut in 2000, entering an eight-man open weight tournament. Some of the athletes weighed in at over 100kg, but “Sapo” still triumphed, as he stopped all three of his opponents in the opening round to claim the first title of his incredible career. Though Santos holds a black belt in judo, as well as a black belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu, the veteran warrior is best known for his fearsome striking prowess. More than half of Santos’ victories have come by knockout, owing to the otherworldly power in his strikes. With the ability to finish opponents in a myriad of ways, Santos is one of the top contenders in ONE Championship’s welterweight division. He takes on newcomer Tyler McGuire next.

Undefeated American mixed martial artist Tyler McGuire of Washington, USA, is a submission specialist who trains out of Sik-Jitsu Fighting Systems in Spokane. With an unblemished 10-0 professional record, the 32-year-old owns seven victories by way of submission. Known for his ability to display creative grappling techniques, McGuire finds himself travelling halfway across the globe to Asia, where he plans to showcase his skills on the global stage of martial arts competition. Making his ONE Championship debut, McGuire will face the always-dangerous Luis Santos.

Sergej Maslobojev is one of the most accomplished strikers to ever emerge from Lithuania. He is a KOK and WKA Kickboxing World Champion with an impressive professional record against international competition. He began training in martial arts at the age of 18, and soon blazed a trail across the local and European kickboxing scene with his skills. He even moved to Lithuania’s capital city of Vilnius in order to have better access to sparring partners and professional trainers. Now training out of Sparta Fight Gym under Andrius Sipaila, Maslobojev has his sights set on a ONE World Championship. After making a successful ONE Super Series debut last May, he returns to face Florent Kaouachi.

Three-time Kickboxing World Champion Florent Kaouachi is a veteran martial artist from Reunion Island, France, who trains out of Mahmoudi Gym. He sports a professional kickboxing record of 35-5, and is considered one of the top middleweight kickboxers to come out of Europe. Kaouachi’s experience has now brought him to the prestigious ONE Super Series, where he aims to compete against the world’s very best in striking martial arts. He makes his much-anticipated debut against Sergej Maslobojev.

Former MIMMA Featherweight Champion Keanu Subba is the younger brother of Gianni Subba, who is one of ONE Championship’s top flyweights. Following in his older brother’s footsteps, Keanu became interested in mixed martial arts in 2005, after watching a reality TV show which centered around the sport. Today, he is one of the most highly-regarded featherweight prospects in ONE Championship. Since making his ONE debut in October of 2015, Subba has stopped several opponents, all in the first round, to stand out as one of the most exciting young talents to watch. He now returns to the ONE Championship cage to face Xie Chao.

Top Chinese featherweight Xie Chao is originally from Qingzhou, in the Shandong province north of Shanghai. At the age of 20, he started training in Jeet Kune Do — a famed martial arts discipline developed and founded by the legendary Bruce Lee — and began preparing to compete in mixed martial arts just four years later. He showcased his burgeoning grappling skills in his very first professional bout, which he won via first-round armbar. Xie made sure to leave a lasting impression in his first appearance in ONE CHAMPIONSHIP: SHANGHAI, where he submitted a game Marc Marcellinus via kimura armlock in just 90 seconds. Next up, he takes on the talented Keanu Subba.

Two-time Costa Rican Brazilian jiu-jitsu National Champion Ariel Sexton grew up in Costa Rica, and was an extremely athletic child who first began training in BJJ back in 2001. He soon fell in love with martial arts, and decided to quit his job to become a full-time professional martial artist. Sexton went on to earn his BJJ black belt under the famed Renzo Gracie, and established himself as the best mixed martial artist Costa Rica has ever produced. In 2013, he beat Malaysian superstar Peter Davis at the MIMMA Season 1 Finale, and since joining ONE Championship, he has also defeated standouts the likes of Eddie Ng and Anvar Alizhanov. Sexton aims for the top of the lightweight division, but will have to face Kota Shimoishi to progress in his career.

30-year-old martial arts veteran Kota Shimoishi of Osaka, Japan is one of his country’s top-ranked lightweight contenders. Representing Shooto Gym Blows, he has a professional mixed martial arts record of 21-5, and is set to join ONE Championship’s deep and talented lightweight division. A winner of five of his last six contests, Shimoishi is known for his well-rounded striking and grappling skills, as well as his ability to deliver victories using his craftiness. He will face Ariel Sexton in his ONE Championship debut.

Wushu World Champion and MIMMA Women’s Champion Jihin Radzuan is one of the finest female martial artists to emerge from Malaysia. She began training in silat briefly when she was just six years old. She then joined Ultimate MMA Academy shortly after, training in various martial arts disciplines. After just three months of training, she competed in Muay Thai for the first time. Driven by a hunger to compete, she followed that up with bouts in wushu, BJJ, kickboxing, and boxing, and captured a wushu world championship along the way. Radzuan made her professional debut in July 2017 with a quick knockout victory, which earned her a spot on the global stage of ONE Championship. Radzuan returns to action now to face Priscilla Hertati Lumban Gaol.

Former SEA Games Wushu Bronze Medalist Priscilla Hertati Lumban Gaol began training in wushu at the age of 17, after taking up an opportunity to compete for the Indonesian national team. She was highly successful in this regard, capturing both an Indonesian National Wushu Championship and a local boxing title. She even won a bronze medal in wushu at the Southeast Asian Games, with her striking success spurring her towards a career in mixed martial arts. Lumban Gaol is now set to face Jihin Radzuan in Malaysia.

Former SFC Bantamweight Champion Emilio Urrutia is originally from Miami, Florida, where he earned his purple belt in Brazilian jiu-jitsu and embarked on a successful amateur martial arts career. In 2013, Urrutia decided to travel to Thailand to prepare for his professional debut, but ended up falling in love with Asia and making the move permanent. Urrutia currently trains and teaches at Tiger Muay Thai in Phuket, Thailand. In just four years, he has competed all over the region in Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia, and the Philippines, accumulating an impressive amount of experience in such a short amount of time. Urrutia is now currently one of the top featherweight talents in ONE Championship, and will face the surging Li Kai Wen in his next contest.

ONE Featherweight Beijing Tournament Champion Li Kai Wen was introduced to martial arts by a friend, who had invited him to join a local gym called Tianjin Top Team in Tianjin, China. Li proved himself to be a prodigiously fast learner, and within weeks, he was surprising his teammates with his newfound striking skills. Li would go on to compete in both mixed martial arts and submission grappling, rapidly establishing a reputation for himself as one of the most exciting prospects on the notoriously competitive Chinese scene. Nicknamed “The Underdog”, Li burst onto the global stage in style, winning two bouts in a single night to win the ONE Featherweight Beijing Tournament in December 2014. In his last bout, Li stopped Filipino Rodian Menchavez in just 10 seconds, setting a record for fastest finish in ONE featherweight history. Next up, Li takes on Emilio Urrutia.

For more updates on ONE Championship, please visit www.onefc.com, follow us on Twitter and Instagram @ONEChampionship, and like us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/ONEChampionship.

Selepas 7 bulan berlalu, Festival Muzik K-WAVE 3 dibawakan khas oleh Mcalls anjuran MacpiePro dengan kerjasama MSR kini kembali memeriahkan industri hiburan tempatan.

Barisan artis seperti FTISLAND, EXID, MONSTA X, AOA, JEONG SEWOON, WJSN dan BOYFRIEND akan mencetuskan gelombang di Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam pada 18hb Ogos 2018 jam 8 malam.

Apa yang menarik kali ini, sebelum ini selama dua tahun berturut-turut festival muzik ini diadakan di tempat terbuka, kali ini penganjur memilih untuk mengadakannya di stadium tertutup sekali gus memberi peluang kepada peminat untuk melihat 39 idola mereka beraksi dalam 7 kumpulan lebih daripada 120 minit.

Lebih istimewa, peminat K-pop yang berusia antara 15-17 tahun (lahir pada tahun 2001 hingga 2003) berpeluang untuk menyaksikan konsert itu dengan harga tiket bernilai RM34. Kelompok yang sama serta pengguna Mcalls diberi keistimewaan untuk menyaksikan konsert itu hampir percuma iaitu hanya dengan menebus Pakej Masuk, iaitu dengan cara membayar hanya wang pemprosesan sebanyak RM4.

Pakej Masuk ke festival berkenaan merangkumi (tiket konsert + yuran pemprosesan + Sim Pek Mcalls Y33) yang menawarkan harga antara RM34 hingga RM498. Semua Pakej Masuk boleh didapati dengan melayari laman web www.mcalls.asia/kwave3.

Sila semak laman Facebook MacpiePro di @MacpiePro ataupun melayari laman web rasmi www.macpiepro.com untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai Festival Muzik K-WAVE 3 dibawakan khas oleh Mcalls ini.

FESTIVAL MUZIK K-WAVE 3 DIBAWAKAN KHAS OLEH MCALLS

🔹 Tarikh: 18hb Ogos (Sabtu)

🔹 Masa: 8pm

🔹 Tempat: Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam, Selangor.

CARA MEMBELI

www.mcalls.asia/kwave3

HARGA PAKEJ MASUK (termasuk tiket konsert + yuran pemprosesan RM4 + SIM PEK Mcalls Y33 bernilai RM30)

Berdiri Bebas

• RM478 (Rock Zone) (Tempat Berdiri Bebas Terhad)

Tempat Duduk Bernombor

• RM498 (Long TV Zone M) (Tempat Duduk Terhad)

• RM398 (Mbooster Zone C)

• RM368 (Ecolite Zone Q (L), Dutch Lady Zone Q (R))

• RM298 (JBL Zone A)

• RM208 (Schwarzkopf Professional Zone L)

• RM168 (Ecolite Zone P (L), Dutch Lady Zone P (R))

• RM98 (Ecolite Zone S (L), Dutch Lady Zone S (R)) (Tempat Duduk Terhad)

• RM34 (Alpha Youth Package – Zone S (Berusia antara 15-17, lahir pada tahun 2001-2003)

Seolah terlahir semula, buat julung julung kalinya sejak penubuhannya sekitar tahun 1997, Padi telah membuktikan bahawa diri mereka masih lagi utuh dan mampu untuk beraksi di pentas, buktinya Padi Reborn Exclusive Live In KL yang telah berlangsung pada 30 Jun lalu masih mampu mengamit lebih 2000 Sobat Padi.

Kumpulan Pitahati terlebih dahulu membuat persembahan, tenyata band yang baru tampil dengan album “Selamat Datang ke Panggung Suara” ini tidak kurang hebatnya. Pitahati yang terdiri daripada Ilham, Yasin, Masrin, Zahar dan Hidayat berjaya menawan seraya membuat peminat khayal dengan untaian genre nusantara rock-avant garde mereka. Pitahati turut mengalunkan beberapa buah lagu antaranya Cahaya Buta, Sahabat dan Bintang Biru Kristal Salju.

Tepat jam 9.10 malam kumpulan Padi Reborn tampil menguasai pentas dan menghiburkan dahaga Sobat Padi.  Biarpun ‘vakum’ selama tujuh tahun mereka kembali mengganas dengan mengekalkan anggota  yang sama iaitu Piyu (Gitar), Fadly (Vokal utama), Ari (Gitar), Rindra (Bass) dan Yoyo (Drum) memulakan persembahan dengan lagu Sang Penghibur.

“Kami berasa cukup terharu dan senang sekali kerana buat pertama kalinya dengan memakai nama Padi Reborn. Konsert ini adalah lambang apresiasi buat Sobat Padi yang tidak pernah lelah menyokong kami biar pada saat Padi vakum dan kini kembali. Kami berharap Sobat Padi Malaysia akan senang bersama menyanyikan lagu-lagu Padi” ujar Fadly.

Usai membuka bicara, Padi Reborn tampil dengan lagu Lingkaran, Menanti Sebuah Jawaban serta Begitu Indah turut mengundang lontaran vokal yang berkesinambungan di antara hadirin.  Suasana semakin panas namun fadly cukup bijak berinteraksi dengan hadirin.

Pemain drum meningkat naik, Amira Syahira yang membuat kemunculan istimewa bersama pemain drum Padi Reborn, Yoyo lebih menggamatkan suasana menerusi lagu Bayangkanlah.  Kolaborasi hebat duo ini turut diimarahkan dengan petikan bass oleh Rindra yang menghasilkan lontaran irama We Will Rock You (Queen) yang menerawang ke atmosfera KL Live.

Bahang konsert pada malam itu terus di hangatkan lagi dengan kemunculan Aizat Amdan di pentas dengan nyanyian duet bersama Fadly menerusi lagu Kasih Tak Sampai.  Aizat juga turut berkongsi memori ketika beliau menyaksikan kehebatan padi sewaktu konsert Pesta Malam Indonesia yang telah diadakan di Stadium Merdeka beberapa tahun dahulu.  Sebelum meninggalkan pentas Aizat tampil dengan lagu Sampai Hari Tua juga merupakan single terbarunya.

Padi Reborn kembali menguasai pentas lantas mempersembahkan lagu Hitam dan Sobat  (dedikasi khas buat peminat Padi Reborn) sebelum mereka menutup tirai persembahan pada malam itu.  Antara lagu lain yang turut dipersembahkan adalah Mahadewi, Ternyata Cinta, Semua Tak Sama, Seperti Kekasih, Sahabat Selamanya dan Sesuatu Yang Indah.

Konsert  ‘Padi Reborn Exclusive Live In KL’ anjuran Qew Communications Sdn Bhd ternyata cukup hebat dengan limpahan penataan cahaya serta video mapping yang seolah memberi nyawa kepada persembahan Padi Reborn di samping sistem bunyi yang cukup memuaskan deria dengar seraya memberi impak kepada adrenalin hadirin.

Untuk makluman, Padi telah menghasilkan sebanyak 5 studio album iaitu Lain Dunia (1999), Sesuatu Yang Tertunda (2001), Save My Soul (2003), Padi (2005) dan Tak Hanya Diam (2007). Kumpulan ini juga mempunyai album kompilasi yang berjudul The Singles yang dipasarkan pada tahun 2011.

Teks oleh Nazghoul

Foto oleh Cipot Redz

*Semua foto diambil dengan Sony #a7SII dengan lensa FE 24-70mm GM . Terima kasih kepada #SonyMalaysia

Galeri Foto

Buat peminat muzik Underground tempatan, nama Farasu seakan sudah sinonim di kalangan mereka apatah lagi setelah tampil dengan sebuah demo dan mini cd serta tiga buah album penuh. Karya-karya tersebut adalah Demo ‘A Millennium of Madness’ (2002), MCD ‘The Blackmoon Eclipse’ (2006), Album ‘Menongkah Arus’(2010), ‘Against Tyranny’(2015) dan yang terkini ‘Sulalatus Salatin’.

Selain aktif beraksi di Semenanjung Malaysia, Farasu turut bergiat aktif dalam persembahan di Singapura, Sarawak, Sabah dan Indonesia. Persembahan pertama Farasu di pentas antarabangsa pada tahun 2006 dalam sebuah gig di Substation, Singapura. Kemudian pertengahan tahun 2007, Farasu berpeluang mengadakan persembahan di Surabaya dan Jogjakarta, Indonesia.

Langkah jauh Farasu di peringkat antarabangsa berkesinambungan setelah kemunculan album ‘Against Tyranny’ pada tahun 2015. Sepanjang tahun 2015 hingga 2017, Farasu tanpa henti meneruskan gerakan aktif persembahan di Indonesia, Taiwan, China, Nepal dan Australia.

Antara jenama-jenama persembahan pentas yang pernah di sertai Farasu adalah Dumai Tektonik, Melayu Mengaghok (Bengkalis), Batam Under sickness IV & V, Jogja Brebeg 2015, Daimonius Open Air Bali, A Fest China, Taiwan Death metal Fest 2016 & 2017 serta Tour Pre-Album Sulalatus Salatin 2017 bersama kuasa metal Indonesia, Siksakubur.

Farasu juga tidak ketinggalan dalam aksi-aksi pentas besar di tanahair seperti Rock The World 15 & 17, A Fest, persembahan khas di Hard Rock Cafe KL & Melaka.

Sulalatus Salatin merupakan ‘pro-release’ ketiga yang dihasilkan oleh Farasu selepas album Menongkah Arus dan Against Tyranny.

Sulalatus Salatin mempersembahkan lapan buah lagu baru yang menggabungkan elemen-elemen muzikal Nusantara seperti ghazal, joget, irama dan melodi Melayu disusun bersama muzik asas death metal. Album ini didatangkan dalam bentuk digipek.

Bersempena dengan kelahiran album “Sulalatus Salatin”, Farasu bakal mengadakan ‘launching party’ pada 1 Julai 2018 di The Bee, Solaris Dutamas Kuala Lumpur. Acara ini turut menampilkan lima buah kumpulan lain antaranya Frost and Revenge, Gorgonov, Exothermix, Kreacion,  Alyss A Maniac dan
Penunggu.  Showcase yang bermula pada jam 2 petang ini hanya mengenakan tiket berharga RM25 sahaja malahan anda akan menerima sekeping stiker serta poster.

Selain daripada itu, Farasu turut merangka jelajah khas album Sulalatus Salatin ke seluruh Negara meliputi lokasi-lokasi pilihan. Jelajah yang sama bagi peringkat serantau iaitu di bandar-bandar utama seluruh Indonesia juga akan dimulakan selepas Aidilfitri nanti

Earlier this April, in commemoration of World Autism Month, Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) embarked on a campaign “Autistic People Are Not Broken” to increase public awareness for autism spectrum disorder (ASD) and #BreakTheStigma around the condition.

The campaign, which took place from 2nd to 30th April saw GSC’s website, social media pages, and electronic screens throughout the country turned blue for the cause. On-ground cinema staff also wore a blue button badge in support of autism awareness throughout the month. Additionally, GSC also screened a special movie called “The Wayang Kids” during the campaign, where customers who purchased tickets to the film were given a button badge as part of the company’s effort to raise awareness for ASD amongst the public.

Distributed by GSC Movies, “The Wayang Kids” tells the story of a group of primary school children overcoming cultural and language barriers to represent their school in an international Chinese opera performance. Leading the team is a student with mild autism who has to convince his classmates, teachers, and parents, and ultimately himself that he deserves a role in the performance.

“Awareness is an important first step towards acceptance for those living with autism. We are honoured to do our part in enlightening Malaysians about this condition, as we seek to break the stigma,” said Mr Lionel Loh, Senior Marketing Manager, Golden Screen Cinemas.

Following the end of the campaign, GSC has donated RM10,000 to the National Autism Society of Malaysia (NASOM). The donation, which also comprises proceeds from “The Wayang Kids”, was presented to NASOM Chairman, Puan Feilina Feisol in a private ceremony that took place at GSC Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

For more information, please visit GSC’s website at www.gsc.com.my, check out GSC’s Mobile App, or GSC’s Facebook page at www.facebook.com/GSCinemas.

Empat jenama hebat iaitu Ella, Prime Domestik, Cromok dan Sil Khannaz yang punyai peminat tersendiri bakal melakarkan sejarah peribadi apabila mereka bakal beraksi di pentas yang sama September nanti.  Stadium Perbandaran Pasir Gudang bakal bergema dengan alunan wirama rock dan metal.

“Konsert Rockstars” bakal berlangsung pada 7 September yang akan membariskan Ella dan Prime Domestic manakala “Konsert Metal Legend II Live In JB” pula akan menggabungkan Cromok dan Sil Khannaz, dimana kedua-dua kumpulan ini akan beraksi pada 8 September.

Biarpun 2 judul yang berlainan malah ianya juga membabitkan 2 penganjur yang berlainan iaitu D Grand Stage dan Dreamstage, namun atas semangat muzik yang jitu maka keduanya telah mencapai kata sepakat untuk menggunakan jenama “Malam Bintang Lagenda”.

“Konsert Rockstars” bakal menampilkan ratu rock Ella sebagai tarikan utama dan menampilkan Prime Domestic sebagai band jemputan. Kali terakhir Ella beraksi dalam konsert berskala besar yang seumpamanya dalam Konsert ELLA 2016 di Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam, Selangor pada tahun 2016. Ella juga pernah menjayakan konsert skala kecil  di Esplanade, Singapura dan Dewan Filharmonik Orkestra, Kuala Lumpur pada tahun 2017. Meskipun baru sahaja pernah menjayakan konsert perdananya di dua pentas berprestij  di Asia, ini tidak menghalang Ella untuk kembali beraksi di pentas marhain.

Turut mengegarkan pentas konsert ini adalah Prime Domestic iaitu kumpulan ‘super band’ yang diterajui Joe (gitar) turut menampilkan Aweera sebagai penyanyi, Hillary Ang (gitar), Fauzi (bass) dan Ainoll (dram). Meskipun nama Prime Domestic masih baru, namun ahli-ahli kumpulan Prime Domestic ini bukanlah nama yang asing dalam industri hiburan tempatan.

Diatas kejayaan Konsert Metal Legends Live In Concert yang menampilkan XPDC dan Cromok beraksi di atas satu pentas di Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) pada 3 Februari lalu. Sebagai kesinambungan dan atas permintaan ramai, pihak penganjur Dream Stage kini membawa konsep yang sama ke Pasir Gudang dalam Konsert Metal Legends II Live In JB.

Konsert ini menampilkan band lagenda metal, Cromok yang cukup terkenal dalam persada aliran muzik metal tanahair.  Bagi menghangatkan lagi suasana pentas, kumpulan yang berpaksikan kepada aliran muzik ‘metal’ iaitu Sil Khannaz turut ditampilkan sebagai band jemputan.

Bintang-bintang lagenda yang ditampilkan dalam kedua-dua konsert ini cukup berwibawa di arena muzik yang mereka pelopori, baik di arena mainstream atau underground. Justeru, kredibiliti dan karisma mereka dalam aliran muzik yang dinaungi mereka sudah tidak perlu dipertikaikan lagi.

Pihak penganjur turut menjanjikan kelainan dari segi pemilihan lagu, susunan muzik, sistem bunyi, set pentas sehingga kepada penataan cahaya yang terbaik, bagi memastikan konsert ini memberi impak berbeza kepada peminat. Ianya bakal memberikan pengalaman baru kepada peminat yang hadir apabila pihak penganjur akan menggunakan sistem bunyi 7:1 Stereo Surround untuk kedua-dua konsert.

Buat pertama kalinya sistem bunyi keliling yang seumpamanya digunakan untuk konsert tempatan. Sistem bunyi keliling ini bukan sahaja dijangka mampu menampung keperluan bunyi di pentas terbuka seperti lokasi Stadium Perbandaran Pasir Gudang itu sendiri, malah gegaran bunyi yang bakal dihasilkan juga dikatakan mampu memberi kepuasan tahap maksima kepada peminat yang hadir.

Tiket Konsert Rockstars boleh didapati dengan dengan harga RM58 (Lepak Zone), RM78 (Rama-Rama Zone), RM80 (Kasih Zone), RM150 (7.1 Surround Zone) dan RM250 (Gemilang Zone). Manakala tiket Konsert Metal Legend II Live In JB boleh didapati dengan dengan harga RM48 (Lepak Zone), RM68 (Thrash Zone), RM90 (Hardcore Zone), RM180 (VIP Lepak Zone) dan RM250 (VIP Hardcore Zone).

Tiket boleh dibeli secara online di http://www.ilassotickets.com atau di Rock Corner The Garden Midvalley, Victoria Music Sungai Wang dan Victoria Music Amcorp Mall.  Bermula 3 September 2018, tiket juga boleh dibeli di kaunter pintu masuk Stadium Perbandaran Pasir Gudang.

Sebarang pertanyaan atau maklumat lanjut berkenaan tiket atau konsert sila hubungi +603-2170 6333 (ILASSO tickets Sdn Bhd) +6010-3837552 (D Grand Stage Event) dan +6017-2630437 (Dreamstage)

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Setelah mengeluarkan single terbaru bertajuk “SEMAKIN ” yang juga merupakan OST untuk drama Halalkan Hati Yang ku Curi , Siti Sarah ingin mempersembahkan sebuah showcase khas untuk peminat-peminat yang menantikan kemunculan semula Siti Sarah dengan imej barunya. Showcase ini juga secara simboliknya menyatakan yang Siti Sarah akan kembali semakin aktif di dalam bidang seni suara tanahair. Bertempat di Dewan Tengku Abdul Rahman, Matic , Kuala Lumpur , showcase yang digelar “Siti Sarah Special Showcase”  akan dipersembahkan tepat pada jam 9 malam pada 6 Julai 2018.

Siti Sarah memulakan kerjayanya dalam bidang nyanyian apabila beliau berjaya menjadi peserta akhir untuk Bintang RTM 2001. Beliau juga berjaya menggondol anugerah “Artis Baru Terbaik”, “Album Pop Terbaik” dan “Album Terbaik di Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM 2003)”. Selain dari itu, beliau juga berjaya mendapatkan satu lagi pengiktirafan untuk “Anugerah Planet Muzik 2003 (APM2003)”, iaitu dalam kategori “Artis Baru Wanita Terbaik”. Beliau juga merupakan satu-satunya artis baru yang turut tercalon dalam kategori Artis Wanita Terbaik yang dimenangi oleh Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza pada tahun tersebut .

Menjanjikan malam yang tidak akan dilupakan, pastinya repertoire beliau seperti Kesetiaan, Jangan Kau Mimpi, Menari Denganku, Sandarkan Pada Kenangan, serta belasan lagu lagi akan dihidangkan sepanjang showcase yang berdurasi hampir 2 jam nanti. Segalanya bakal direalisasikan pada 6 Julai 2018 jam 9 malam di Dewan TAR, Matic  pastinya bakal mengubati kerinduan peminat Siti Sarah pada malam itu!

Tiket-tiket showcase akan mula dijual pada Isnin, 18 Jun 2018  dan boleh menghubungi Hotline di nombor 017-760 3221 dan 03-7732 0244 dengan harga yang tertera :

Kategori Harga Tiket

VIP Zone RM 149.00

Normal Zone RM 129.00

Buat pengetahuan semua peminat, kepada kesemua pembeli tiket akan disertakan dengan Sabun Kolagen & Vitamin C dari Pinky Pinky yang bernilai RM39.00 setiap satu. Pinky Pinky merupakan produk keluarann Siti Sarah sendiri.

SPECIAL SHOWCASE SITI SARAH  ini dianjurkan dan diterbitkan oleh Indigital Sdn Bhd & MRS Production. Indigital Sdn Bhd merupakan syarikat pengurusan bagi Siti Sarah dan mereka yakin dengan kemunculan Showcase Siti Sarah ini merupakan hadiah buat peminat Siti Sarah yang tak putus-putus mendoakan dan mengharapkan showcase ini.

Frisson 369 and CollectiveMinds are thrilled to present Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals live in Kuala Lumpur this July 2018! The Grammy Award nominee will be rocking the stage at KL Live this 26th of July for a one-night-only headlining show, alongside his renowned backing band, The Free Nationals.

.Paak broke through in the R&B scene with the release of six powerful tracks on Dr. Dre’s legendary 2015 album, Compton. Born and raised in Oxnard California, the 32-year-old first dabbled in the world of music as a teenager, playing the drums in his church band. After releasing his debut album, O.B.E. Vol. 1, under then-pseudonym Breezy Lovejoy in 2012, .Paak toured as a drummer for American Idol contestant Haley Reinhart. He went on to release his album Venice under his current moniker ‘Anderson .Paak’ in 2014, featuring production from artists DJ Nobody, Tokimonsta and more.

.Paak’s 2016 album Malibu debuted at #9 on the Billboard R&B/Hip-Hop chart and was nominated for a Grammy in the category for Best Urban Contemporary album of 2017 – .Paak himself earned a nomination that year for Best New Artist. Malibu’s tracks even made it to the big screen, in the ‘Everything, Everything’ and ‘Pacific Rim Uprising’, as well as in Marvel’s hit series ‘Iron Fist’. Since Malibu’s success, .Paak’s career has only been sky rocketing – from joining artists like Travis Scott, the Weeknd and SZA on the track list for Marvel’s blockbuster hit ‘Black Panther’, to making appearances on Chris Dave, to having his latest 2018 single ‘Til It’s Over’ featured in Apple’s recent acclaimed HomePod TV commercial.

Currently, .Paak is working towards the release of his follow-up album to Malibu. On this latest venture, he comments: “[Dre] had a heavy role in this new album that’s almost done”. Regarding its release, .Paak told Triple J radio station “I won’t say any dates, but you can definitely expect it this year sometime.”As part of the Asian leg of his tour, Anderson .Paak will also be making stops in Bangkok, Manila, Niigata and Tokyo.

Tickets for ‘Anderson .Paak & The Free Nationals Live in Kuala Lumpur 2018’ are on sale today Thursday 21st June as of 1PM via Galactix Tickets are priced at RM128 for Early Bird (limited release), RM158 for GA Phase 1, RM178 for GA Phase 2, and RM238 for VIP. Doors will open at 7PM.

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Tanpanama Star merupakan satu Pertandingan Bakat Nyanyian yang menawarkan Hadiah Utama RM10,000.00 telah berjaya mendaftarkan 104 peserta yang mencuba nasib mereka.

Pertandingan telah melalui fasa saringan (Mac-April) dan fasa separuh akhir (May). Apa yang menariknya, pertandingan dibuka kepada kesemua golongan peserta (bukan rekording artis) dari 5 tahun hingga 50 tahun. Pertandingan dijayakan oleh Tanpanama Cafe di Nilai 3, bersama kepakaran Orkes Teruna Pujangga (OTP) di bawah kelolaan – En Hazmeer dan Cekidaut.Tv rakan Media Blogger pertandingan – En Areef.

Apa yang menariknya format pertandingan Tanpanama Star menggunakan 50% permarkahan Juri dan 50% undian Awam. Pemilik Tanpanama Cafe – Datin Siti Samirah berkata para peserta kesemuanya juga dilengkapkan dengan Video Pesembahan yang juga menjadi daya ukuran kepada populariti persembahan mereka.

Semasa fasa separuh akhir; Juri Undangan Datuk Haji Nash penyanyi lagenda tanahair telah menwarnai pertandingan ini. Kini debaran sudah hampir tiba dan acara kemuncak akan berlangsung pada 23th Jun 2018 akan datang di Dewan Perbandaran Nilai (MPN) pada 1-6pm. Difahamkan Ceo Media Prima sendiriakan menjadi juri undangan pada konsert akhir nanti.

Lapan finalist yang berbakat akan beraksi adalah 1. Wan Azirul 2. Khairunnajwa 3. Mihar 4. Iwani 5. Dania Zafirah 6. Eka Hazikah 7. Putry Khairunnazira 8. Suzana . Setiap peserta akan membawa cabaran sebuah lagu solo dan juga sebuah lagu berduet di peringkat final nanti. Emcee yang menwarnai pertandingan ini adalah En Hazmeer dari OTP Empire Entertaiment.

Rata-rata, ramai pengikut netizen di sekitar Nilai khususnya mengikuti perkembangan Pertandingan ini.Peserta2 datang dari pelusuk tanahair untuk menunjukkan bakat nyanyian dan menjadi Pemenang kepada pertandingan yang julung2 kalinya diperkenalkan.

Malaysia has a reputation for being a football crazy nation, and once every four years, the frenzy goes into overdrive – TV stations televising 24/7 football matches from past to present, overcrowded mamak stalls with chairs and tables that spill-over onto the streets, and the sudden spike in medical leave the morning after a big game – these are sure signs that the Football fever has hit!

But are you among those who would rather catch the flu than watch a game of football (much less the five weeks of straight football!)? No need to go to such drastic measures—Agoda has some suggestions on where to go to escape the football madness. You’re welcome!

1. Koror Island, Republic of Palau

Head to the South Pacific island of Palau where abundant marine life, volcanos and epic waterfalls are the main attractions. Palau also wins bonus points for not having national football team. Check out the  Palau Royal Resort for beach views and vibes.

2. Baler, Philippines

You’ll likely meet more surfing fiends than football fans in Baler, also known as the ‘birthplace of surfing in the Philippines’.  Home to sandy beaches and epic waves, plus scenic winding mountain roads and hiking excursions, this island won’t get a ‘red card’ from you. Bright and breezy Costa Pacifica Resort on Sabang Beach is the ideal basecamp.

3. North West Cape, Western Australia

The North West Cape in Western Australia is home to the Cape Range National Park and Ningaloo Reef, where you’ll encounter exotic wildlife that don’t care about ‘games of two halves’.  Sal Salis, an exclusive safari camp surrounded by only bush and beach, makes an ideal basecamp for exploring the area.

4. Galle, Sri Lanka

Renowned for its cricket, rather than football, enjoy the gentle pace and laidback streets of Galle, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. There’ll be no penalties for shopping on this trip. Fort Square Boutique Villa, which is conveniently located in Galle’s city center, is worth a visit.

5. Pangkor Laut Island, Malaysia

You won’t risk being ‘offside’ with your own private island. Pangkor Laut Resort is made up of 140 villas and 8 estates on privately-owned 300-acre island, offering complete privacy amidst gorgeous ocean views.

6. Raja Ampat, Indonesia

For a truly ‘off the grid’ experience, head to the Raja Ampat, where the lack of internet and Wi-Fi mean you will easily lose track what day it is, let alone whether the football is still on. At the Waiwo Dive Resort, you can kick back and relax with massages and yoga classes.

Pada Hari Bapa ini, Pizza Hut Malaysia menggalakkan semua rakyat Malaysia untuk menunjukkan kasih sayang kepada bapa mereka dengan merakam video muzik 15 saat melalui aplikasi Tik Tok dengan hashtag #ILOVEYOUDAD, dan kongsikannya dengan seluruh dunia!

“Kempen #ILOVEYOUDAD ini diinspirasikan dengan dedikasi dan kasih sayang yang ditunjukkan kepada kita oleh bapa kita. Para bapa sering menunjukkan kasih sayang mereka melalui tindakan dan bukannya melalui kata-kata. Sebagai seorang bapa, saya juga kerap berbuat sedemikian. Ini merupakan antara sebab-sebab mengapa kempen ini cukup penting kepada saya, kerana saya sedar bahawa menghargai seorang bapa akan mengeratkan hubungan keluarga yang bahagia. Hari Bapa merupakan masa yang terbaik untuk kita tunjukkan penghargaan dan kasih sayang kita terhadap mereka,” kata Merrill Pereyra, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif QSR Brands (M) Holdings Bhd.

Merrill berkata: “Situasi dimana ahli keluarga semua menghadap telefon bimbit mereka di meja makan tidak lagi asing kepada kita. Inilah situasi pada zaman kini, di mana teknologi digital lebih banyak memisahkan daripada mengeratkan hubungan di antara kita. Oleh demikian, kami mengajak rakyat Malaysia Hari Bapa ini untuk menunjukkan penghargaan dan kasih sayang terhadap bapa mereka melalui media sosial. Di samping itu, kita boleh juga berseronok bersama-sama sambil melakukannya.

Seperti kempen #ILOVEYOUMOM untuk sambutan Hari Ibu baru-baru ini, para peserta perlu menggunakan aplikasi Tik Tok, Facebook atau Instagram dan memuat naik video mereka dengan bapa mereka melakukan aksi #ILOVEYOUDAD.  Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai cara penyertaan, layari web Hari Bapa Pizza Hut di www.pizzahut.com.my/iloveyoudad.

“Saya menantikan penglibatan rakyat Malaysia dalam menunjukkan kasih sayang terhadap bapa mereka melalui pergerakan sosial ini,” kata Merrill Pereyra lagi. “Kita selalu segan untuk menunjukkan kasih sayang terhadap bapa kita,tapi mungkin melalui media sosial, kita boleh lakukannya bersama-sama. Ini merupakan cara yang menarik untuk menggunakan teknologi bagi mengeratkan hubungan antara keluarga dan rakan.”

Sebagai ganjaran tambahan, Pizza Hut akan memberikan para bapa yang menjamu selera di restoran kami pada 16 dan 17 Jun dengan sekeping kek coklat istimewa* ataupun Double Delight* dengan pembelian minimum RM50 dalam satu resit, sementara stok masih ada.

*Kek coklat istimewa boleh didapati di kedai-kedai yang terletak di Semenanjung Malaysia manakala Double Delight boleh didapati di kedai-kedai yang terletak di Malaysia Timur.