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Year: 2023

  • Merentas Zaman: Sitism, Karya Digital Terkini Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza

    Menghampiri usia 28 tahun dalam bidang seni suara, penyanyi ulung Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza muncul dengan album solo ke-20 yang berjudul Sitism. Album Sitism pertama kali dilancarkan secara digital dengan mengandungi 8 buah lagu pada 30 Jun 2023, kemudian lengkap 12 lagu sepenuhnya pada 8 September 2023.

    Album ini membawa makna mendalam bagi Siti, kerana ia membolehkannya bekerjasama dengan penerbit, pencipta lagu, dan penulis lirik dari generasi lama dan juga yang baharu. Kolaborasi ini memberikan ciri tersendiri kepada Sitism dan mampu memenuhi selera peminat Siti dari pelbagai kumpulan usia.

    Judul Sitism dipilih daripada nama Siti Nurhaliza iaitu Siti dan imbuhan `ism’ pula adalah istilah linguistik yang digunakan untuk membentuk kata nama bagi melambangkan kualiti, keadaan, ideologi atau hala tuju album. Apabila nama Siti dan imbuhan `ism’ ini digabungkan, Sitism membentuk kata nama yang mewakili ciri-ciri tertentu yang ada di dalam tersebut.

    Sitism atau Siti-ism bagi menggambarkan Siti Nurhaliza kerana apabila Siti menyanyi, ciri khas, gaya, kualiti dan suara yang dimiliki penyanyi itu unik serta senang dikenali bahawa itulah Siti Nurhaliza. Siti memilih tarikh 20 September 2023 sebagai tarikh pelancaran album beliau ke-20 sebagai simbolik angka tersebut bersamaan dengan jumlah album solo yang telah dihasilkannya. Walaupun berjarak hampir dua bulan pelancaran album Sitism dan album Sitism edisi deluxe dengan penambahan 4 buah lagu, Siti dapat memperomosikan lebih banyak lagu sebelum muncul album lengkap. Ini merupakan salah satu strategi untuk memberikan peluang kepada para peminat, para pencinta muzik, stesen radio dan stesen televisyen menumpukan kepada lagu-lagu dari album Sitism yang dilancarkan pada bulan Jun dan kini beliau dapat menyambung promosi dengan edisi deluxe pula.

    Tambah Siti, album Sitism menggambarkan diri beliau seiring dengan peredaran masa dan perkembangan muzik yang dipaparkan menerusi muzik, lirik, imej serta persembahan vokal. Pada detik ini, beliau memilih untuk terus menghasilkan album yang terbaik di samping dapat mengangkat karya insan seni lama dan baharu. Menjadi satu tanggungjawab kepada beliau untuk menghargai setiap bakat yang ada dan tentunya penerbitan album merupakan salah satu platform tersebut.

    Album Sitism bertambah istimewa apabila Siti mengundang penyanyi rock legenda, Dato’ Awie untuk berduet dalam lagu bergenre tradisional moden, Kalau Berkasih. Ini merupakan penampilan pertama Dato’ Awie merakamkan lagu tradisional dan tentunya gandingan dua penyanyi ternama ini dapat mengangkat muzik tradisional kepada seluruh lapisan masyarakat.

    Lagu-lagu di dalam album Sitism sehingga kini telah mendapat 1.6 juta strim sejak dilancarkan sehingga pertengahan September 2023. Album terbitan Universal Music Malaysia dan Siti Nurhaliza Productions (M) Sdn.Bhd ini turut dikeluarkan dalam bentuk fizikal. Album fizikal ini juga turut dijual di kedai pengedar terpilih dalam jumlah terhad.

    Sitism memuatkan 12 buah lagu iaitu Menyapa Dunia (Melly Goeslaw/Melly Goeslaw), Tanpa Diri-Mu (Luca Sickta/Luca Sickta & Siti Nurhaliza), Sehebat Matahari (Aubrey Suwito/Rozisangdewi), Ganti (Mingaling & Nuha Nik/ Amir Hasan & Nuha Nik), Romansa KIta (Sharon Paul/Rozisangdewi) danTeratas (Tomok & Rudy Nastia/Fedtri Yahya), Menjaga Cintamu (Andi Rianto/Sekar Ayu Asmara) dan Magis (Mas Dewangga & Jova Devito/ Mas Dewangga & Jova Devito & Aden King), Senyawa (Farouk Roman/Senna), Kalau Berkasih (Glowrush & Tam Cobain & Mike Chan), Nadi (Mim Hamzah & Illi Diyana), Kusedari (Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza/Habsah Hassan).

  • THROUGH HER SONG “TERNOKTAH,” WHICH DISCUSSES RELATIONSHIPS COMING TO AN END, AISHA RETNO EVOKES FEELINGS OF EMPATHY.

    The popular singer and songwriter Aisha Retno, 23, is enthralling her fans once more with her most recent work, which is full of strong feelings and meaningful lyrics. Aisha is this time expressing her sentiments through a song rooted in the contemporary situation, following previous songs that touched listeners’ hearts. With the release of “Ternoktah,” Aisha Retno has unveiled her most recent invention.

    “Recently, many have taken notice of the wave of breakup news involving prominent celebrities, as conveyed through local media outlets. This reality has evoked sympathy within me, and I subsequently channeled it through a song that narrates the story of parting ways with loved ones,” says Aisha Retno.

    ‘Ternoktah’ narrates the feeling of bittersweet emotions when a relationship with a beloved one has ended. The saying goes, ‘to love does not mean to possess.’ Even if love still resides in someone’s heart, it doesn’t necessarily mean they can possess it.

    “The title ‘Ternoktah’ clearly depicts the pause or end of a romantic relationship. It can be said that breakups aren’t odd; they’re normal and happen frequently in society. After all, we are all human beings,” adds Aisha Retno.

    ‘Ternoktah’ not only touches the emotions of the listeners but also encourages them to reflect on the true essence of love and the bitterness that accompanies our lives. With courage, Aisha Retno once again proves her talent as a singer-songwriter who is capable of conveying profound messages through her harmonious and unique voice.

    Aisha also imparts a message: when experiencing disappointment, one should take reasonable action and move forward, striving to find happiness in the times ahead.

    “For me, if we feel disappointed by a breakup, we should accept it and acknowledge the reality. The key is to move forward and continue our life’s journey,” she adds.

    Further elaborating, Aisha, who previously received the Gold Award (SAMIs) for her song ‘W.H.U.T.’ (Wanna Hold U Tight) through digital streaming sales in Malaysia and Indonesia, states that the interpretation of her latest song isn’t solely limited to romantic tales. Instead, listeners can also associate it with various aspects of life, like the end of any type of relationship.

    “The scope of this song can be expanded further. In life, there are times when we no longer want to pursue something, or perhaps we feel like starting a new chapter with someone we trust. Hence, it’s certain that we put an end to the old story,” she adds.

    Aisha Retno, who is also currently portraying the character Melly in the drama ‘Gadis Muzikal,’ shares that ‘Ternoktah’ has a connection to her life.

    “For now, I’m more focused on my career (singing, acting, and hosting). Certainly, there have been ups and downs in my life. However, I embrace it all with an open heart, ultimately finding peace and taking it as a lesson in life. I haven’t forgotten that I have parents who are always my support system, providing words of encouragement,” she expresses with a face filled with emotion.

    Aisha’s ability to create her songs emphasizes diversity and uniqueness, as seen in ‘Sutera,’ which included elements of electronic dance music (EDM). Now, Aisha, whose full name is Sharifah Aisha Retno Sayed Sipulijam, comes forward with a unique and solid ballad that’s a delight for the general public to listen to. This excites Aisha even more, as she enjoys the challenge of enhancing her skills.

    “Alhamdulillah, I’m grateful for the opportunity to launch songs of various genres before this. Despite facing a packed schedule, I managed to create a ballad song titled ‘Ternoktah,’ infused with vocal stylings and modern music to reach listeners of different age groups, especially the younger generation,” she shares.

    Moreover, ‘Ternoktah’ received a special touch from two talented composers and lyricists, Hanis Rafi and Firdaus Rahmat, in bringing this single to fruition.

    “Thankfully, everything went smoothly. I’m happy to collaborate with them not only for this single but also for several other songs that will be launched in the near future,” she says.

    “My hope, undoubtedly, is that this song is accepted by the listeners and becomes a source of inspiration for them to take more positive and beneficial actions in the event of a breakup,” she concludes.

    ‘Ternoktah’ can be downloaded on iTunes and enjoyed through various selected music streaming platforms like Apple Music, Deezer, KKBox, Spotify, YouTube, and YouTube Music.

     

    Aisha Retno’s social media accounts:

    Instagram: aisharetno02 (74.1K followers)

    TikTok: aisharett (189.5K Followers)

    YouTube: Aisha Retno (30.9K Subscribers)

  • ANOTHER MILESTONE WITH THE NEW VIVO V29 5G

    Today, the Vivo V29 5G was introduced by Vivo Malaysia, a well-known manufacturer of smartphones. The Vivo V29 5G is outfitted with the most recent flagship-level Aura Light Portrait 2.0, attractive aesthetic designs in Starry Purple and Noble Black, a 120Hz 1.5K AMOLED display, an 80W Flash Charge, as well as a vast array of cutting-edge features and ground-breaking breakthroughs.

    Equipped with the innovative Aura Light 2.0 and Smart Color Temperature Adjustment feature, a new aesthetic design, and powerful performance, the Vivo V29 5G is the smartphone for users looking to capture and celebrate every moment of their exciting lives.

    “Vivo is constantly striving to develop leading technology, such as studio-level portraits, in its smartphones to improve portrait photography and the overall user experience. The new Vivo V29 5G, with its upgraded Aura Light Portrait 2.0 feature and fascinating chic design, empowers users to express themselves in daily social life as well as to discover and celebrate every special moment,” said Mike Xu, Chief Executive Officer for Vivo Malaysia.

    He added, “Looking to the future, our commitment remains firm—to relentlessly push boundaries in smartphone innovation, ensuring our users continue to enjoy superior experiences.”

     

    Elevate Everyday Life with Aura Light Portrait 2.0

    Aura Light 2.0 on the Vivo V29 5G smartphone pushes boundaries by recognizing the importance of light in photography. Its rear camera boasts the largest Aura Light 2.0 in the V series, creating a three-dimensional lighting effect, eliminating shadows, and offering a studio-like experience. The 36% increase in brightness compared to the previous model ensures vivid, focused shots. Moreover, the Vivo V29 5G adapts to different environments with varying color temperatures, acting as a personal light designer. With a single tap, it illuminates subjects in dimly lit settings, resulting in bright, clear portraits with captivating atmospheres, enriching every shot.

    The Vivo V29 5G smartphone’s innovative Aura Light 2.0, featuring Smart Color Temperature Adjustment, boasts a larger 15.6 mm diameter light ring. This enhances low-light and night photography, adding a flattering radiance to subjects in any setting.

    Additionally, the front camera offers upgraded features like the 50 MP AF Group Selfie and Selfie Vlogging, ensuring perfect smiles in every frame. This innovation is the result of Vivo’s commitment to continuously delivering flagship-level photography and portraits.

    When it comes to exceptional night image quality, the Vivo V29 5G is powered by an advanced 50 MP OIS ultra-sensing camera. Elevating the photography experience extends exposure, enhances light intake, and ensures the capture of remarkably stable images. Superior image quality and truly satisfactory results can be expected, even in low-light conditions. With the Vivo V29 5G, users can relish the privilege of studio-level photography integrated seamlessly into a smartphone, all without the weight of a hefty price tag.

    The Vivo V29 5G also takes night-view videos to new heights with its advanced technology. The Ultra Stable Video feature, supported by OIS and EIS, ensures steadier and clearer shots of various night scenes. By conducting up to 1,000 stabilization computations and 10,000 stabilization movements per second, it effectively mitigates undesirable motion blur to capture images with clarity and precision.

    Furthermore, the Super Night Video feature is supported by excellent night scene algorithms and strong stabilization capabilities, all of which can effectively solve the pain points of shooting videos in low-light conditions. In other words, the Vivo V29 5G enables night shots to shine brightly and capture outstanding details with impeccable beauty.

     

    Redefine exquisiteness with timeless style.

    The colors of the Vivo V29 5G are fashionable and delicate, especially the starry purple. Inspired by the Milky Way and twinkling stars, the Starry Purple edition transcends the ordinary. The Innovative 3D Starry Craft technique allows the creation of a glittering purple appearance like no other, while the play of light on the back panel ensures that it is always shimmering like the night sky with two milky way and twinkling stars.

    Hence, the back cover looks translucent yet three-dimensional, all at the same time. The Starry Purple aligns seamlessly with prevailing fashion trends, where purple emerges as one of the most captivating colors of the year, making it a stylish addition to every fashionista’s wardrobe.

    As for the Noble Black color, it exudes timeless elegance and style thanks to the nano-scale photoetching technique, which provides durability and stain resistance with etched shimmers.

     

    The Best Screen in the History of the V Series

    The Vivo V29 5G series features a 120 Hz 1.5K AMOLED display and a 6.78″ 3D curved screen, delivering stunning visuals to users. With an impressive resolution of 1.5K and a super-high pixel density of 452 PPI, every detail comes to life with astonishing precision. Users will be immersed in a captivating visual experience as the Vivo V29 5G showcases 1.07 billion colors and a DCI-P3 cinema-grade color gamut. In addition, Vivo V29 5G prioritizes eye health and has received three SGS professional-grade eye protection certifications, underscoring our commitment to visual well-being.

     

    Delivering Unparalleled Performance

    The Vivo V29 5G is designed to provide a smooth and powerful user experience. It features a Qualcomm Snapdragon® 778G mobile platform, ensuring excellent performance and seamless 5G connectivity. With its Memory Booster (12 GB of RAM + 8 GB of extended RAM), the device offers ample storage and strong support for the operating system. The Vivo V29 5G also includes an Ultra Large VC Bionic Cooling System, which enables the device to unleash optimal performance in various scenarios, delivering an immersive experience, whether during intense gaming sessions or captivating cinematic experiences.

    Additionally, the updated 80W flash charger and 4600 mAh (TYP) battery allow for fast and safe charging, allowing the phone to be charged from 1% to 50% in just 18 minutes [3] and guaranteeing reliable and long-lasting use. Besides, the Vivo V29 5G is IP54 dust- and water-resistant. Whether one is caught in the rain or having fun [4] beside the pool, the Vivo V29 5G provides splash resistance and dust resistance under normal use.

    In over 60 controlled laboratory reliability tests, vivo V29 5G demonstrates exceptional performance. No matter where you are, the Vivo V29 5G accompanies you through rain or sunshine, ensuring a long-lasting, worry-free user experience. Overall, with its impressive specifications and features, the Vivo V29 5G provides a convincing and rational choice for users seeking a high-performance smartphone.

     

    Vivo V29 5G Price, Availability, and Partnership

    Starting today, the highly anticipated Vivo V29 5G will be available in Malaysia at a price of RM1,899 for its 12+256GB variant and RM2,099 for the 12+512GB variant. Fans who are interested can pre-order the device starting on September 21, 2023, with interesting promotions. Pre-orders that are made at any selected Vivo Concept Store will get a complimentary storage upgrade.

    Vivo Malaysia has collaborated with some exceptional partners, including Grazia, CHAGEE, UCSI, LUSH, Sunway Lagoon, MIX, Godiva, and Dking, who share the vision for innovation and excellence. Stay tuned for more exciting collaboration updates and announcements on Vivo’s official social media platforms.

    Here is information on the price, pre-order, promotions, and availability of the Vivo V29 5G:

    Launching Date 20th September 2023
    Pre-order Date  21st September 2023
    First Sale Date 28th September 2023
    Online Sales Platform vivo Malaysia e-store, Shopee, Lazada and Tiktok Shop
    Pre-order Promotions Pre order Now and Get Exclusive Gifts Worth Up to RM995

    vivo care 1+1* Extended Warranty – RM199

    vivo care 1 year screen protection – RM399

    V29 Screen protector – RM69

    V29 Protective Cover – RM69

    TWS Earbuds – RM259

    Customers who pre-order on 21 September  2023, at any selected vivo Concept Store will receive a complimentary storage upgrade! (terms & conditions applied)

    Selected vivo Concept Store: 

    • Pavilion KL
    • KL East Mall
    • KL Mid Valley
    • Sunway Pyramid
    • Gurney Plaza
    • Johor Mid Valley Southkey
    RRP V29 5G 12+ 256GB for RM1899

    V29 5G 12+512GB for RM2099

    Stay up-to-date with the latest promotions and product specifications at Vivo Malaysia’s Facebook page and Vivo Malaysia’s official website.

  • THE 2023 BRANDLAUREATE ENTREPRENEUR AWARDS CELEBRATE SITI NURHALIZA AND TONY FERNANDES AS THE PINNACLE OF MALAYSIAN ENTREPRENEURSHIP.

    Inspiring businesspeople were honored last night at the BrandLaureate Entrepreneur Awards 2023 for their accomplishments and displays of leadership and innovation. For the purpose of honoring the business leaders who paved the road for present and future Malaysians who want to start their own businesses and thrive in their chosen fields, numerous business organizations gathered together. The awards were intended to recognize people who have excelled in their particular fields and shown leadership and innovation.

    The BrandLaureate Entrepreneur Awards 2023 awarded multiple businesspeople who have achieved success in their respective industries. One of the major highlights of the evening included Dato’ Sri Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin, who received the Women Entrepreneur of the Year Award for Celebrity Beauty Entrepreneur for her entrepreneurial leadership with SimplySiti, of which she is the president and founder. The guests also witnessed the Malaysian songstress perform the Oscar-winning song ‘Skyfall’, from the James Bond film of the same name, among other performances of the evening.

    Other notable Entrepreneur of the Year award winners also include Dato’ Sri Anne Eu, chairperson of Eu Yan Sang Group in the health and wealth category; Datin Winnie Loo, founder of A Cut Above in the hairstylist fashion entrepreneur category; Puan Sri Tiara Jacquelina, chief dream-maker of the Enfiniti Creative Universe in the performing arts category; and Tan Sri Tony Fernandes, chief executive officer of Capital A in the aviation category. “At the BrandLaureate Entrepreneur Awards 2023, we celebrate entrepreneurs who have mastered the art of branding, distinguishing themselves from their peers. Their success stories inspire the next generation of entrepreneurs, and their contributions to their country’s economic growth are immeasurable,” said Ahmad Latifi Ahmad Bakhra, organizing chairman of the BrandLaureate Entrepreneur Awards.

    Another noteworthy winner was Adam Ham, the chief executive officer of Global Creative and Media Agency (GCMA), a premier local agency that deals with public relations, film and TV programs, licensing, and merchandising. The BrandLaureate awarded the former board member of the National Film Development Corporation (FINAS) Entrepreneur of the Year in Public Relations & Media for his unwavering dedication, remarkable expertise, and innovative approach that have left an indelible mark on the growth and development of his organization.

    “I am currently working on a new reality talent search program called ‘Duta Jenama’ that will be the first to be shown on TikTok, and we are also looking at showing it on other multi-channel platforms as well, including Netflix,” said Ham, giving a snippet of the latest project in his

    pipeline when interviewed after receiving his award. “I believe in giving fair opportunities to everyone regardless of gender, ethnicity, religion, age, or even marital status—basically,  a platform free from any form of bias and discrimination. So, this will be a chance for me to put the spotlight on the many talents within my extensive network of key opinion leaders and celebrities to showcase themselves and stand a chance to become Malaysia’s next top ambassador with renowned brands,” he added.

    The BrandL of Entrepreneurship Development and Co-operatives, Senator Saraswathy Kandasami. Among those in attendance are business luminaureate Entrepreneur Awards 2023 were held at the Majestic Hotel, Kuala Lumpur. The ceremony was officiated by the Deputy Ministeraries such as award winner Tan Sri Tony Fernandes and Dato’ Sri Khalid Mohamad Jiwa, chairman of SimplySiti. The evening began with the World Brands Foundation awarding its world president, Prof. Dr. KK Johan, with the BrandLaureate Entrepreneur of Entrepreneurs Lifetime Achievement Award for his advocacy in the promotion of branding across the world and contribution to the foundation since the inception of the BrandLaureate in 2005.

    The award night also saw the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Global Entrepreneur Xchange (GEX) and the World Brands Foundation, while its education arm, The BrandLaureate Education, signed a strategic collaboration with Corporate Coach Academy (CCA), witnessed by Tengku Dato’ Dr Hishammuddin Zaizi Bin Tengku Bendahara Azman Shah Alhaj and Saraswathy. Established in 2005, The BrandLaureate, a Malaysia-based international branding foundation, is known for its commitment to promoting brand excellence and providing a platform to celebrate the success of organizations that have contributed significantly to the economy and their industries.

  • BICARA BAHASA KOLOKIAL: MELESTARIKAN KEBERDAYAAN BAHASA KOMUNITI ‘TELUSURI BAYU NABALU’

    YB Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang, Menteri Perpaduan Negara telah merasmikan Bicara Bahasa Kolokial: Melestarikan Keberdayaan Bahasa Komuniti ‘Telusuri Bayu Nabalu’ di Hotel Le Meridien, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. Program ini berkonsepkan forum yang mana Tokoh Pembicara berkongsi pengalaman, kajian dan penyelidikan serta pandangan mengenai bahasa kolokial kepada masyarakat umum.

    Bicara Bahasa Kolokial di Sabah ini mengangkat tema ‘Telusuri Bayu Nabalu’ bertujuan memberi lebih pendedahan mengenai penggunaan bahasa kolokial dalam kalangan etnik di Sabah di samping mendokumentasikan budaya unik ini untuk dijadikan bahan rujukan dan penyelidikan. Sabah terdiri daripada 33 kumpulan pribumi yang berkomunikasi dalam lebih 50 bahasa dan 80 dialek etnik yang meliputi kawasan Pedalaman Sabah, Pantai Barat Selatan Sabah, Pantai Barat Utara Sabah serta Pantai Timur Sabah.

    Menyedari kepentingan bahasa sebagai warisan dan ejen pengukuh perpaduan antara kaum dan etnik di negara ini, Kementerian Perpaduan Negara (KPN) melalui Arkib Negara Malaysia dengan kerjasama Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka Cawangan Sabah mengambil langkah proaktif untuk menganjurkan program ini dengan penyertaan 250 peserta yang berbeza suku kaum, etnik dan bangsa di bawah satu bumbung. Peserta ini terdiri daripada penggiat seni sastera dan budaya, pengkaji bahasa dan budaya, ahli persatuan NGO, guru-guru sekolah, pensyarah, ahli akademik, pelajar IPTA/IPTS, pelajar sekolah menengah, pegawai kerajaan dan orang awam.

    YB Menteri Perpaduan Negara menyatakan bahawa pelaksanaan program ini adalah selari dengan inisiatif ‘Ini Warisan Kita’ yang dibawa oleh Kementerian yang mana bahasa kolokial dan bahasa lohgat atau bahasa etnik merupakan khazanah warisan negara yang harus dipelihara dan diwarisi dari generasi ke generasi supaya ia tidak luput akibat kaum atau etnik itu sendiri tidak menggunakannya sebagai bahasa pertuturan seharian. “Penganjuran program ini juga dilihat mampu mengangkat dan memartabatkan elemen-elemen tradisi, seni serta budaya amnya dan bahasa khasnya sebagai ejen perpaduan kaum,” ujar YB Datuk Aaaron.

    Program ini menampilkan enam (6) Tokoh Pembicara iaitu:

    1. Profesor Madya Dr. Saidatul Nornis binti Hj. Mahali, Universiti Malaysia Sabah dengan topik Penggunaan Bahasa Harian dalam Kalangan Pelbagai Etnik;
    2. Rozita binti Buyoh, Institut Pendidikan Guru Kampus Gaya dengan topik Pemilihan Bahasa dalam Keluarga Kahwin Campur di Sabah;
    3. Siti Aidah binti Hj. Lukin @ Lokin, Universiti Malaysia Sabah dengan topik Bahasa Kolokial dalam Kalangan Pelbagai Etnik Pantai Barat Selatan Sabah;
    4. Azlan Shafie Abdullah @ Raymond Majumah, Pejabat Pendidikan Daerah Kudat dengan topik Bahasa Kolokial dalam Kalangan Pelbagai Etnik Pantai Barat Utara Sabah;
    5. Ukim bin Antiko, Aktivis Bahasa dengan topik Bahasa Kolokial dalam Kalangan Pelbagai Etnik Pedalaman Sabah; dan
    6. Encik Mohammad Zikrun, Persatuan Gabungan Etnik Sabah dengan topik Bahasa Kolokial dalam Kalangan Pelbagai Etnik Pantai Timur Sabahb.

    Pelaksanaan program di Kota Kinabalu ini adalah kali kedua selepas diadakan di Kuantan, Pahang pada 13 Julai lalu. Arkib Negara Malaysia turut merancang untuk mengadakan tiga lagi program seumpama ini sehingga hujung tahun 2023 di Miri, Sarawak, Kangar, Perlis dan Ipoh, Perak. Sementara itu, YB Datuk Aaron meminta agar bicara Bahasa Kolokial ini dapat diteruskan bagi tahun 2024 di enam (6) negeri iaitu Kelantan, Terengganu, Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Selangor dan Johor.

    KPN turut mengambil kira cadangan pelaksanaan Bicara Kolokial Bahasa Isyarat yang juga merupakan bahasa pertuturan harian dan bahasa penyatuan antara komuniti Orang Kurang Upaya. Selain itu, KPN turut bercadang untuk menerbitkan buku khas Bahasa Kolokial pada tahun hadapan yang mampu menjadi sebahagian usaha dalam melestarikan keberdayaan Bahasa Komuniti di negara ini.

    YB Menteri Perpaduan Negara turut menyatakan harapannya agar perkara ini mendapat kerjasama daripada Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM), Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (KPT) serta Kementerian Belia dan Sukan (KBS) agar program advokasi bahasa ini turut memberi impak positif dalam kalangan generasi muda yang bakal menjadi penyambung legasi negara. Usaha ini juga selari dengan pelaksanaan Perpaduan Malaysia MADANI juga akan menggunakan ‘whole of government approch’ iaitu kerjasama antara agensi kerajaan merentas sempadan portfolio organisasi dengan berkongsi tindakan untuk mencapai matlamat pembangunan Malaysia MADANI.

    Usaha-usaha yang dilaksanakan seumpama ini dilihat berupaya menjadi platform penyatuan masyarakat, pengerat muafakat, pengukuh perpaduan dan pemeliharaan tradisi budaya bangsa. Perpaduan merupakan tunjang kepada kejayaan negara dan bahasa adalah medium yang berkesan untuk mencapai kejayaan tersebut.

  • BEST ISLAMIC TOURISM TV STATION DIRAIH OLEH TV ALHIJRAH.

    Pada 13 sehingga 15 September 2023 bermula jam 10 pagi hingga 6 petang, akan berlangsungnya Persidangan dan Pameran Haji, Umrah dan Pelancongan Islam Asia (AITEX) 2023. Ekspo juga diadakan di Sunway Hotel Resort dan Sunway Pyramid Convention Centre.

    Pelbagai acara telah disusun sepanjang tiga hari tersebut. Kemuncaknya adalah acara anugerah The World Islamic Tourism Award (WITA 2023) yang telah di adakan Sunway Resort Hotel, Selangor. Malam anugerah dilaksanakan bertujuan untuk mengangkat dan menghargai jasa pemain industri pelancongan untuk dibawa ke peringkat antarabangsa.

    TV AlHijrah selaku stesen televisyen yang memperjuangkan gaya hidup Islam telah dinobatkan sebagai pemenang anugerah khas bagi kategori Best Islamic Tourism TV Station. 

    Majlis penyampaian anugerah itu telah disempurnakan oleh Che Puan Temenggong Perlis, Datin Seri Diraja Farinawati Datuk Mohd Din dan disaksikan oleh Presiden Persatuan Agensi Pelancongan, Datuk Dr Mohd Khalid Harun. Anugerah disampaikan kepada kepada Pegawai Khas Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif TV AlHijrah, Salehhuddin Jurimi yang hadir mewakili Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif TV AlHijrah, Namanzee Harris.

    Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif TV AlHijrah, Namanzee Harris sewaktu ditebak tentang kejayaan anugerah ini berkata, pengiktirafan bertaraf global itu dibuat oleh panel juri yang sangat mahir dan berpengalaman luas bagi menentukan kriteria pemilihan pemenang.

    “Pihak penganjur sepandapat bahawa TV AlHijrah sentiasa cakna tentang keperluan menyokong industri pelancongan negara. Kita terbitkan dan siarkan banyak program-program yang menyokong industri pelancongan Islam. Tidak dinafikan, industri ini banyak menyumbang kepada pertumbuhan ekonomi negara.

    “Kemanisan kejayaan ini saya tujukan khas kepada kakitangan TV AlHijrah yang sentiasa dedikasi dan komited dalam menjalankan tugas mereka sehingga berjaya mengharumkan nama baik TV AlHijrah ke persada antarabangsa.

    “Kejayaan ini menjadi pembakar semangat kepada TV AlHijrah dalam melaksanakan gerak kerja dakwah kontemporari dengan istiqamah.  Penghargaan turut saya zahirkan kepada barisan asatizah yang selama ini sentiasa bersama-sama TV AlHijrah.

    “Penganugerahan ini pastinya membantu TV AlHijrah melonjak pada tahap yang lebih tinggi dan mencapai lebih banyak kejayaan di masa hadapan selari dengan visi kami iaitu sesuai dan relavan untuk masyarakat tempatan dan antarabangsa,” kata Namanzee.

    Turut hadir pada majlis tersebut adalah Pengurus Kanan Kumpulan Integrasi Media dan Hal Ehwal Korporat TV AlHijrah, Saifulizan Sidek. Hadir sama meraikan kejayaan TV AlHijrah, Mohd Ashrudy Borhan, Pengurus Jabatan Penerbitan dan Zulkarnaen Mokhtar, Pengurus Penjenamaan dan Kajian Pengguna TV AlHijrah.

    Sekian.

  • PENGAKHIRANNYA BERBALOI SETELAH 20 TAHUN: HAFIZ NAFIAH LANCAR FILEM KOMEDI ‘MAT KOLA’


    Hampir 20 tahun dinantikan, Hafiz Nafiah berjaya merakam impian sebagai pengarah dengan filem komedi ‘Mat Kola’.

    Nama sebenarnya, Mohd Hafiz Mohd Nafiah, menyatakan betapa bermaknanya filem ini, yang diterbitkan oleh AA Success Pictures Sdn Bhd, sebagai langkah pertama dalam kerjayanya sebagai pengarah.

    “Dalam ‘Mat Kola’, impian saya menjadi kenyataan. Saya bersyukur kepada penerbit, Azman Ahmad, yang telah saya kenal selama 20 tahun, kerana memberi peluang ini,” katanya dengan penuh kegembiraan.

    “Azman mencadangkan nama saya sebagai pengarah kepada Penerbit Eksekutif, Mahamad Pozi Mansor atau Abang Chot.

    “Idea asal filem Mat Kola adalah dari Azman, tetapi penulis skripnya adalah Pijon yang memang sudah biasa menulis cerita dialek utara (Kedah),” katanya.

    Ditanya kenapa mengambil masa yang lama untuk mengarah, kata Hafiz, dia mahu menimba ilmu dalam dunia belakang tabir produksi sebelum bersedia di kerusi pengarahan.

    “Berbekalkan pengalaman luas sedia ada, barulah saya bersedia untuk menggalas kerusi pengarah.

    “Saya percaya tidak semua orang akan dapat peluang keemasan itu.

    “Saya juga sudah lama sedia untuk mengarah drama, tetapi tawaran yang datang adalah projek filem dulu.

    “Saya harap filem Mat Kola akan menjadi titik permulaan untuk membuktikan kerjaya saya sebagai pengarah,” katanya.

    Bercerita pembabitan awalnya dalam bidang seni, kata Hafiz, dia mula memasuki bidang seni sebagai penyanyi nasyid ketika masih menuntut di tingkatan empat.

    “Selepas tamat persekolahan, saya mula bekerja dengan kumpulan nasyid popular Rabbani selama dua tahun.

    “Ketika Rabbani bernaung di bawah KRU, saya juga sertai sebagai pegawai perhubungan awam kepada Kumpulan Phyne Ballerz.

    “Selepas itu, saya mula pergi uji bakat di Metrowealth (MIG) dan dapat tawaran watak ekstra dalam filem Kuliah Cinta arahan pengarah, Prof Madya Datuk A Razak Mohaideen pada 2004,” katanya.

    Bermula dari situ, kata Hafiz, dia ditawarkan bekerja sebagai kru belakang tabir milik produksi A Razak.

    “Saya bermula sebagai ‘runner’, pembantu produksi, ‘handyman’, pengurus produksi dan konti termasuklah terbabit dalam kumpulan teknikal dalam pelbagai jawatan sehinggalah diberi peluang menjadi penolong pengarah.

    “Saya dapat memegang jawatan penolong pengarah dalam filem A Razak. Antaranya, filem lakonan Datuk Aznil Nawawi dan Nasha Aziz,” kata pelakon filem Dunia Baru The Movie itu yang sudah hampir 20 tahun berkecimpung dalam dunia lakonan itu.

    Selaku penerbit penyelaras, pengarah dan lakon layar filem Mat Kola, kata Hafiz, nama Mat Kola dipilih kerana filem ini menceritakan tiga anak jati Kuala Kedah iaitu Mat Ki (Usop Mentor), Mat Yon (Azman Ahmad) dan Mat Not (Taiyuddin Bakar).

    “Penggambaran filem membabitkan kos mencecah RM1 juta ini berlangsung pada Oktober 2021 dalam tempoh hampir tiga minggu.

    “Filem ini mengambil masa selama dua tahun untuk ditayangkan kerana banyak kekangan seperti proses suntingan, bahagian teknikal dan sebagainya,” katanya.

    Berkongsi jalan cerita pula, kata Hafiz, dia mahu menghasilkan filem yang mudah difahami dan menghiburkan penonton.

    “Jalan cerita filem ini santai mengenai kisah peniaga burger dan semoga ia boleh menaikkan semangat mereka untuk terus berniaga. Itu adalah plot utama dan dibantu sub plot lain.

    “Saya akui bukan mudah untuk mengarah genre komedi kerana saya juga baca skrip berulang kali dan merombaknya banyak kali sebelum saya imaginasikan dan beri penerangan pada pelakon,” katanya.

    Ditanya barisan pelakon, kata Hafiz, semua pelakon utama dan pembantu sangat profesional dan memberikan kerjasama terbaik di lokasi penggambaran.

    Filem ini turut menampilkan barisan pelakon seperti Rozita Che Wan (Che Som) Ropie (Pak Sheikh), Putri Hanan (Maliah), Fendi London (Bang Lah), Mohd Hafeezul Yop (Joe Klipop), Abang Gee (Abang Gee), Zainon Ismail (Bang Non), Suhaili Che Rus (Zali),Cikgu Akop (Pak Hashim) dan Pak Abang (Badrul).

    “Rata-rata pelakon dari Kedah dan mereka tiada masalah untuk dialek utara serta semuanya kelakar,” katanya.

    Ditanya cabaran ketika penggambaran pula, kata Hafiz, dia berdepan dengan keadaan cuaca yang tidak menentu di Kedah di mana hujan turun dari pagi hingga petang.

    “Baru nak ‘shoot’ hujan turun dengan lebatnya hingga kami terpaksa tukar ‘screen play’. Contohnya, terpaksa tukar babak Che Som pakai payung untuk disesuaikan dengan keadaan cuaca ketika itu.

    “Bagaimanapun, Tuhan permudahkan sepanjang penggambaran filem ini. Selain mengarah, saya juga sebagai Penerbit Penyelaras dan buat sehabis baik untuk mengawal bajet sedia ada,” katanya.

    Mengulas sasaran kutipan, kata Hafiz, dia hanya melakukan kerja seikhlas hati hingga filem itu siap.

    “Saya tak nak letak sasaran kutipan kerana kita sudah usaha yang terbaik kerana ini filem pertama saya dan selebihnya saya serahkan pada Tuhan,” katanya.

    Mat Kola bakal ditayangkan di 65 pawagam seluruh tanah air bermula 21 September ini.

    Saksikan trailer Mat Kola di Youtube hari ini : https://youtu.be/WALBC692tVs?si=KD-48J8WQra2yQJy

  • LOGITECH G DEBUTS NEW STREAMING TECHNOLOGY FOR CONFIDENT AND CLEAR STREAMS

    Logitech G, a brand of Logitech (SIX: LOGN) (NASDAQ: LOGI) and a leading inventor of gaming technologies and gear, today announced the launch of two new cutting-edge products that redefine the gaming and streaming experience: the Logitech G Yeti GX and Logitech G Yeti Orb microphones.

    More than ever, gamers are creating content and streaming during gameplay, and audio is at the heart of delivering great content. Playing with broadcast-style audio is critical for creation success and can prevent a stream from looking dull and sounding distorted. Great audio enables you to play together and express yourself to your community, whether you’re chatting with friends on Discord, growing your community on Twitch, or broadcasting to thousands of followers on YouTube.

    “The design and engineering experts at Blue Microphone and Logitech G partnered to create a unique gaming microphone with professional-grade audio and a host of features tailor-made for gamers,” said Vincent Borel, Vice President at Logitech G. “We understand that gamers want to engage and share their experience with their audience. For those that play to be seen, this is the gear that enables them to play together and express themselves to your community.”

    Leveraging innovations from Logitech G, these two new products feature key technologies like LIGHTSYNC RGB technology, for deeper immersion into the game; integration into Logitech G’s GHUB software, for customized lighting effects; and the addition of Blue VO!CE support with our new microphones. Now, users can expand their Logitech G ecosystem and celebrate who they are as gaming content creators with personalized colors and themes.

    Based on the iconic Yeti design, the Yeti GX is a premium, broadcast-style gaming microphone with dynamic capsule technology that delivers unparalleled audio performance. For the first time, the Yeti GX uses the classic scroll wheel from iconic Logitech G gaming mice to provide one-handed control of mic gain. Yeti GX also features a supercardioid pickup pattern that elevates voice while rejecting room nose, key clicks, and other background sounds.

    Yeti GX’s Smart Audio Lock locks in the ideal audio settings with the simple press of the scroll wheel for consistent audio every time and automatic gain adjustment to prevent clipping and reduce background distractions. Logitech G’s Blue VO!CE technology enables streamers to dial in their sound and select from a variety of filters, improving the basic audio signal from the mic and creating customized sound effects.

    Yeti GX is a USB plug-and-play mic for effortless setup and streaming.

    Yeti Orb is a sleek, camera-ready USB gaming mic that delivers best-in-class audio performance and ease-of-use. Designed for gamers new to streaming, Yeti Orb is built with a custom condenser capsule, brings a streamlined look to content creation, and features an RGB logo and status light with customizable illumination effects that can be accessed pre- or mid-stream.

    Unlike other mics currently on the market, Yeti GX and Yeti Orb manage maximum sound pressure, perfectly optimized for today’s gamers and content creators. In those heightened moments where voice audio is louder, such as during intense firefights and battles, Yeti GX and Yeti Orb minimize distortion and, with Blue VO!CE technology, filters, customizes voice sounds to create fun effects, and protects against clipping, all available through the G HUB app.

    In addition, Logitech G is announcing full support for all LIGHTSYNC-enabled devices with Windows Dynamic Lighting once it becomes available. Windows Dynamic Lighting is a new RGB lighting tool on Windows 11 that allows users to coordinate effects across many brands of RGB-enabled products, now including Logitech G. This new capability expands the already powerful LIGHTSYNC controls for devices like

    Logitech G mice, keyboards, and headsets for a completely unified, immersive play experience.

     

    Designing for a Positive Future

    Logitech is committed to creating a more equitable and climate-positive world by actively working to reduce our carbon impact. The design of these new gaming products makes it a choice you can feel good about. The plastic parts include certified post-consumer recycled plastic to give a second life to end-of-use plastic from old consumer electronics—a minimum of 68% for the Yeti GX and a minimum of 74% for the Yeti Orb.

    The paper packaging comes from FSCTM-certified forests and other controlled sources. By choosing this product, you are supporting responsible management of the world’s forests.

    All Logitech G products are certified carbon neutral and use renewable energy where possible during manufacturing. When you purchase a Logitech G product, the carbon footprint of that product has been reduced to zero by supporting forestry, renewables, and climate-impacted communities.

    Pricing and availability

    Yeti GX (SRP: RM659) and Yeti Orb (SRP: RM269) are now available in black colorways on Logitech G’s official Lazada and Shopee pages.

     

    For more information, please visit www.logitechg.com.

  • THE GLOBAL SHARIAH-ESG EQUITY FUND OF BIMB INVESTMENT IS PROMISING AN INCOME DISTRIBUTION YIELD OF 6.02%.

    BIMB Investment Management Berhad (BIMB Investment), a wholly owned subsidiary of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad (Bank Islam), has declared the following income distribution for its fiscal year ending March 31, 2024, for BIMB-ARABESQUE i Global Dividend Fund 1 (BiGDF1), or the Fund:

    Fund Name  Asset Class  Yield (%)  Sen/cent per unit
    BIMB-ARABESQUE i Global Dividend Fund 1 RM  6.02%  2.90
    USD  6.12%  2.90
    RM Hedged  6.19%  2.80
    SGD  6.10%  2.60

    BIMB Investment’s Chief Executive Officer, Azdini Nor Azman, said, ‘‘We would like to thank our unitholders for their unwavering support and trust in our BiGDF1. Their confidence has translated into a strong performance, resulting in income distributions of 2.90 sen/cent per unit for the RM Class and USD Class, 2.80 sen/cent per unit for the RM Hedged Class, and 2.60 sen/cent per unit for the SGD Class. The income distribution yield of the fund is 6.02% for the RM  class, 6.12% for the USD class, 6.19% for the RM hedged class, and 6.10% for the SGD  class.

    She adds, “With BiGDF1, the landscape of fund management is evolving through a financial technology solution that constructs investment portfolios focusing on capital growth while effectively managing market volatility, conducting data analysis, and making intuition-free decisions.”BiGDF1 seamlessly incorporates Shariah values and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) principles, harnessing the power of artificial intelligence (AI) technology to provide consistent, sustainable performance. Our dedication remains firmly rooted in delivering value and sustainable performance, with risk management at the forefront of our commitment too investors.

    BiGDF1, first introduced in November 2015 and relaunched in 2019 for retail investors, is one of the largest Shariah global equity funds in Malaysia, with more than RM200 million in fund size as of August 31, 2023, according to the Refinitiv Lipper IM rank. The fund was awarded Best ESG Equity Fund 2020 by the Asset Islamic Finance Awards 2020. The Fund seeks long-term capital appreciation and provides investors access to investments in Shariah-compliant global equities.

    It suits investors seeking exposure to Shariah-compliant global developed market equity with moderate to high risk tolerance and a 5-year or more investment horizon. The Fund invests a minimum of 90% of the Fund’s net asset value (NAV) into the Target Fund and a maximum of 10% of the Fund’s NAV into Islamic fixed deposits, Islamic money market instruments, and/or Islamic liquid markets. The Fund rebalances its portfolio daily between equity and cash for sustainable risk-adjusted investment returns and to reduce risks and drawdowns during failing markets. The minimum initial investment amount is RM500 for the RM Class and the RM Hedged Class, SGD500 for the SGD Class, and USD500 for the USD Class.

    Bank Islam’s Group Chief Executive Officer, Mohd Muazzam Mohamed, said, “The Bank Islam Group remains committed to incorporating Shariah principles within the group and considering ESG factors. This commitment aims to enhance resilience and foster financial inclusion for everyone. We believe ESG-focused investments are poised to become the prevailing trend, and companies that prioritize ESG considerations will excel and demonstrate greater long-term resilience.”

  • ROLFR23: Membudayakan Amalan dan Gaya Hidup Sihat dalam Kalangan Masyarakat

    Setiap jiwa manusia merindui helaian air murni, sungai yang mengalir bebas dari cela, sebagai bekalan suci yang memberi kehidupan. Ini bukan sekadar kehendak, tetapi suatu keperluan yang mendalam; keindahan dan kesucian aliran sungai mesti dijaga dan dihormati sebagai tanggungjawab bersama. Di dalam gemerlap sungai, terkandung kisah kelestarian yang memikat hati, di mana kita adalah penjaga dan pelindungnya. Tiap titisan air yang jernih adalah janji kepada kesejahteraan tubuh dan roh.

    Selain air yang bersih, amalan gaya hidup yang sihat juga menjadi penyumbang utama kepada kesihatan. Menyedari kepentingannya, Zamara Biz dengan kerjasama Dewan Bandaraya Kuala Jabatan Pengairan dan Saliran Malaysia berganding bahu menganjurkan River OF Life Fun Run 2023(ROLFR23).

    Selari dengan matlamat untuk memperkukuhkan kesedaran dalam kalangan masyarakat, penganjuran ROLFR23 dapat menjadi platform membina perpaduan dan persefahaman bagi mencapai tujuan tersebut. Adalah menjadi aspirasi penganjur, dijangka 500 perserta dan pengunjung yang mengambil bahagian dapat berkongsi pengalaman dan informasi melalui platform media sosial sebagai satu usaha berterusan memperkasa tanggungjawab sosial dan akauntabiliti dalam kalangan masyarakat Malaysia.

    Jarak larian 6.5 kilometer yang ditetapkan penganjur cukup bersesusaian untuk merangsang sistem tubuh badan bagi tujuan mengekalkan kesihatan dan kesegaran. Turut berlangsung, acara KL Car Free Morning’ yang bermula dari jam 7:00 pagi to 9:00 pagi di sekitar ibu kota. Ini juga merupakan satu lagi usaha pihak penganjur untuk memastikan udara bersih dan segar serta pelatih tingkah laku berjalan kaki sebagai satu usaha yang boleh di jadikan amalan.

    Dalam pada itu, satu pameran turut dianjurkan oleh pihak penganjur bagi menyampaikan informasi-informasi yang berkaitan. Inisiatif tambahan ini dilakukan bagi mempengaruhi emosi dan tingkah laku bukan sahaja peserta, malah semua yang hadir untuk mendalami keperluan dan kepentingan sungai sebagai satu ekosistem yang perlu diberikan penjagaan yang lebih sempurna sebagai satu keterjaminan kesejahteraan, keselamatan, ketenangan dan kesihatan.

    Menerusi satu kempen “Impian Kita bersama”, keterlibatan, sumbangan dan komunikasi diantara pelbagai pihak amat penting dalam memastikan kelestarian sungai di Kuala Lumpur sentiasa terpelihara.