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  • Grammy Award winning group Tinariwen ‘Sahara blues’ returns to Malaysia

    PUSAKA and the Embassy of the Republic of France are pleased to present the upcoming concert, Tinariwen: Returns to Malaysia 2023, which will take place on 15 December 2023 at JioSpace Petaling Jaya. Grammy Award winning world famous group Tinariwen will

    held their second concert in Malaysia, as part of their 2023 Asia Tour; other stops are India, Japan, Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates and Thailand.

    Tinariwen is a Grammy Award-winning collective of Tuareg musicians from the Sahara Desert region of northern Mali. They are pioneers of a musical genre called ‘Assouf’, also known as the ‘Sahara Blues’, which blends ancient Tuareg melodies and rhythms with electric guitars and soaring vocals. With a career spanning decades, Tinariwen continues to push boundaries and inspire audiences globally with their unique sound that effortlessly combines traditional Tuareg music with modern influences.

    Hailed as one of the most outstanding and innovative bands in the world music scene, Tinariwen promises a night of mesmerising music that will transport audiences to the breathtaking landscapes of the Sahara. The concert will showcase songs from their latest album, Amatssou, which has garnered widespread acclaim for its deeply-felt lyrics and rhythmic melodies, as well as some of their well known compositions.

    Fans and music enthusiasts can expect a unique cultural experience as Tinariwen takes the stage—a rare opportunity for Malaysian audiences to witness the band’s unparalleled musical brilliance and to be part of a cultural journey that transcends borders.

    Tinariwen: Returns to Malaysia

    Tickets for Tinariwen’s second concert in Malaysia are now available for purchase. Don’t miss the chance to witness Tinariwen live in JioSpace, Petaling Jaya.

     

    Details:

    Date: Friday, 15 December 2023

    Time: 8:30 PM

    Venue: JioSpace, Petaling Jaya, Selangor

     

    Opening by the drummers of

    Chinna Rasa Urumee Melum Masana Kali

    and ethnic Borneo band, Nading Rhapsody

     

    Tickets:

    Oasis (seated) RM350

    Sahara (standing) RM200

    Dune (mezzanine standing) RM250

    Note: Seats are assigned on a first-come first-served basis.

     

    Book your tickets at:

    https://jiotix.asia/events/tinariwen-returns-to-malaysia

    For more information, please contact:

    ask@jiotix.asia or info@pusaka.org

  • SLOT AKASIA KINI DENGAN ILYS

    Petaling Jaya, 14 November 2023 – Iris ingin menghilangkan kesepian hatinya dengan mencari seseorang yang sering menghantui hidupnya. Sikapnya yang ego menyebabkan dia sanggup mengorbankan orang lain demi kepentingan diri sendiri dan tidak suka bergantung dengan orang lain.

     

    Tetapi, semuanya berubah bila dia menemukan seorang inspektor yang sering mencabar kesabaran dirinya. Nantikan slot akasia malam ini di kaca tv anda semua.Selamat menonton semoga dapat mengisi malam penonton dengan drama yang mencuit hati ini.

     

    ILYS, drama adaptasi novel karya Melur Jelita ‘I Love You, Stupid’ kini mendarat ke kaca televisyen TV3 untuk menemani para penonton menerusi slot Akasia bermula hari ini (14 November 2023), setiap hari Isnin hingga Jumaat pada pukul 7.00 malam. 

     

    Drama terbitan Global Station Sdn.Bhd sebanyak 40 episod ini diarahkan oleh Eyra Rahman dan penulisan skrip oleh Siti Jasmina Ibrahim. Lebih menarik, drama ini menampilkan gandingan serasi Ezzanie Jasny dengan penyanyi rap popular tanah air, MK K-Clique di samping barisan pelakon tanah air berbakat seperti Haidar Hasanudin, Fauzi Nawawi, Marisa Yasmin, Lisdawati, dan ramai lagi!

     

    ILYS mengisahkan tentang Iris Nur (Ezzanie Jasny), seorang wanita ‘diva’ yang pernah bersengketa dengan Inspektor Ebrahim (MK K-Clique) apabila cubaan dia untuk melepaskan diri daripada saman memandu secara berbahaya telah gagal. Iris tidak menyangka bahawa dia akan bertemu kembali dengan Inspektor Ebrahim yang dilantik sebagai Pegawai Penyelarasan Kor Suksis di universitinya. 

    Kemudian, Iris terputus hubungan dengan Inspektor Ebrahim selepas tamatnya majlis penyampaian sijil Kor Suksis. Iris mahu membuka lembaran baharu dengan menyertai misi kemanusiaan di Ijora. Tanpa disedari oleh orang lain, Iris sebenarnya mempunyai misi lain. Iris juga tidak menyangka hidupnya bakal bertukar selepas bertemu dengan Firman di situ. Firman diupah oleh ayah Iris sebagai pengawal peribadi Iris. Siapakah sebenarnya Firman dan apakah yang bakal berlaku antara mereka berdua?

     

    MK K-Clique, penyanyi rap yang kini merentas bidang sebagai pelakon utama dalam drama ini berkata, “Saya memang rasa sangat bersyukur kerana dapat menerima tawaran untuk berlakon dalam drama ini. Bagi saya, saya bukanlah hebat dalam lakonan tapi saya jenis orang yang suka ambil cabaran dan mencuba bidang baharu. Jadi motif saya untuk berlakon bukan saja-saja, sejak saya berlakon, percakapan bahasa Melayu ‘semenanjung’ makin fasih! Lagi satu, banyak juga orang komen yang saya ni muka garang macam mana boleh berlakon drama cinta kan. Kalau korang nak tahu sangat, jangan lupa saksikan drama ini sebab saya jamin insyaAllah korang tidak akan menyesal.”

     

    Untuk mendapatkan info terkini tentang drama kegemaran anda, layari laman sosial Facebook, Twitter, YouTube dan Instagram TV3 iaitu @TV3Malaysia, Instagram rasmi Drama Sangat iaitu @dramasangat.

     

  • NOAH Kembali Ke Malaysia Adakan Konsert Di Lokasi Lebih Besar Anjuran YOLO Malaysia

    Melabuhkan tirainya di konsert yang dinanti-nantikan oleh peminat rock, iaitu ‘NOAH MENEMANIKU KUALA LUMPUR’. Acara ini berlangsung di Mega Star Arena KL @ Sg. Wang Plaza pada pukul 8:00 malam, dan kehadiran kira-kira 5,500 penonton telah berhasil memukau semua yang hadir. Konsert yang dianjurkan oleh syarikat penganjur acara terkemuka, YOLO Malaysia, mencipta kenangan yang masih terngiang-ngiang dalam ingatan.

    NOAH yang dianggotai Ariel (vokalis), Lukman (gitaris) dan juga David (pemain keyboard) memulakan persembahan dengan lagu Topeng, di mana Ariel muncul di tengah-tengah pentas mini berkuasa hidrolik dari bawah dengan sorakan penuh gegak-gempita memecah keheningan setiap penjuru konsert. Kemudian, lagu-lagu hits mereka seperti Separuh Aku, Menemaniku, Menunggumu, Tak Bisakah, Bintang Di Syurga dan lain-lain turut dipersembahkan dengan hampir 24 buah lagu kesemuanya.

    Lebih istimewa, penyanyi rap tanah air, Joe Flizzow turut membuat kemunculan istimewa menyanyikan lagu baharu NOAH berjudul Suara Dalam Kepala bersama-sama Ariel dengan tepukan yang paling gemuruh.

    Kongsi Haniff Hamzah, selaku Penerbit Eksekutif YOLO Malaysia, “Kami semua merasai kegembiraan pada malam tadi, sesungguhnya sebuah persembahan yang unik, dengan paduan pentas utama dan pentas mini istimewa serta kejutan oleh Mr. President iaitu Joe Flizzow.

    “Terdahulu, pembeli tiket bertuah berpeluang menyaksikan sesi ‘Soundcheck Experience’ selama 30 minit sebelum bermulanya konsert dan juga ‘Backstage Experience’ iaitu lawatan belakang pentas bagi merasai sendiri pengalaman yang berlaku di sebalik tabir.

    Menurut Hamka Mohd Taufik, Penerbit Kreatif YOLO Malaysia, “Berbezanya pada tahun ini, konsert YOLO x NOAH merupakan kolaborasi bersama di mana ‘team’ YOLO Malaysia turut terbabit dalam setiap langkah produksi menuju ke hari konsert, dari segi persiapan sehinggalah proses akhir, menjadikan persembahan pada malam ini sebuah pengalaman yang sekali dalam seumur hidup.

    Sehari sebelum konsert, pada 10 November 2023, sebuah majlis makan malam ‘meet & greet’ berkonsepkan santai bersama NOAH dengan peminat-peminat bertuah dihoskan Dina Nadzir telah diadakan di hotel terkemuka, Grand Hyatt, di mana peminat berpeluang merasai aktiviti ‘fun & games’ bersama NOAH.

    Tambah Ib Harun, Pengasas YOLO Asia, “Walaupun ini merupakan konsert terakhir NOAH di Kuala Lumpur, YOLO Asia akan mengalihkan fokusnya pula terhadap konsert NOAH di Singapura di bawah kelolaan YOLO Singapore yang bakal berlangsung pada 17 Disember 2023 ini di Singapore Expo Hall 1.

    “Kami juga turut berbangga mengumumkan pelancaran YOLO Japan, di mana YOLO Japan merupakan rakan penganjur bagi konsert NOAH Live in Yokohama pada 5 November 2023 lalu, yang berlangsung di Yokohama Bay Hall, Jepun.

    “Selain itu, YOLO Borneo juga akan menganjurkan konsert Rockin’ Borneo with SEARCH pula di Sabah Convention Center pada 9 Disember 2023 nanti.

    Jangan lupa dapatkan tiket-tiket ke konsert Rockin’ Borneo with SEARCH (YOLO Borneo) dan NOAH Energized Singapore (YOLO Singapore) di laman web YOLOasia.com tidak lama lagi!

     

     

  • THE SONY WORLD PHOTOGRAPHY AWARDS 2024

    NEW CHAIR, JUDGES AND UPCOMING EXHIBITION DATES ANNOUNCED

    The World Photography Organisation is pleased to announce Monica Allende as the new Chair of the Professional Competition jury. The judging panel for the Sony World Photography Awards 2024 has also been confirmed, as have future dates for the exhibition, which will return to Somerset House in London from 19 April to 6 May 2024.

    Now in its 17th year, the Sony World Photography Awards are one of the world’s largest and most prestigious photography competitions, championing the best contemporary photography from across the world and providing participating photographers with important international exposure and career-building opportunities.

    Sony supports the Awards to help with the continued development of photographic culture by offering a global platform to the talent of today. Entry to the Awards is completely free and photographers are judged anonymously by a panel of industry-leading judges.

    2024 JUDGES

    This year, esteemed Independent Curator and Photography Consultant Monica Allende is appointed as the new Chair of the Jury for the Professional Competition and curator of the Sony World Photography Awards 2024 exhibition at Somerset House, London. Bringing her wealth of experience in the photography world, Allende has previously held numerous high-profile positions across the industry including as Artistic Director of both the Landskrona Foto Festival and the GetxoPhoto International Image Festival, and as former Photo Editor at the Sunday Times Magazine, where she launched the award-winning photography section Spectrum. Allende is curator of the Blues Skies Project, which was shortlisted for the Deutsche Börse Photography Foundation Prize 2019 and lectures at the London College of Communication and EFTI (Centro Internacional de Fotografía y Cine) in Madrid.

    Commenting on her appointment, Monica Allende says: ‘I feel very honoured to chair the jury of such internationally renowned Awards and excited to enter into meaningful discussions about photography with expert jurors from around the globe. I hope to engage with varied perspectives in an innovative and collaborative process, and I look forward to seeing works that inspire me to pause, think and consider.’

    This year’s judges bring a breadth of knowledge and expertise from varied photographic backgrounds:

    Professional Competition

    • Elena Navarro, Photo Curator, Producer, and Consultant, Mexico
    • Mutsuko Ota, Editorial Director, IMA Magazine, Japan
    • Elisabeth Sherman, Senior Curator, Direction of Exhibitions and Collections, International Center of Photography (ICP), United States
    • Tanzim Wahab, Curator, Spore Initiative, Germany and Festival Director, Chobi Mela, Bangladesh
    • Monica Allende, Independent Curator, Photography Consultant and Chair of the Jury

    Open and Youth Competitions

    Daniel Blochwitz, Curator, Foto Festival Lenzburg, Switzerland

    Student Competition

    Ravi Ghosh, Deputy Editor, British Journal of Photography, UK

    2024 EXHIBITION DATES AND 2023 INTERNATIONAL TOUR DATES

    In 2024, the Sony World Photography Awards exhibition opens at Somerset House, London from 19 April – 6 May.

    Following the London exhibition and subsequent presentations in Tokyo, Ho Chi Minh City and Milan, the Sony World Photography Awards 2023 exhibition travels next to Berlin where it will be on view at the Willy-Brandt-Haus, 17 November 2023 – 28 January 2024.

    For more details, please visit worldphoto.org.

    2024 PRIZES AND DEADLINES

    The Sony World Photography Awards opened on 1 June 2023. Full competition and categories descriptions can be found at www.worldphoto.org/sony-world-photography-awards

    Deadlines for submission across the Awards’ four competitions are:

    Professional: 12 January 2024, 13:00 GMT

    Open: 5 January 2024, 13:00 GMT

    Student: 30 November 2023, 13:00 GMT

    Youth: 5 January 2024, 13:00 GMT

    All category winners of the Professional, Open, Youth and Student competitions will receive digital imaging equipment from Sony. In addition, cash prizes of $25,000 (USD) will be presented to the Photographer of the Year, $5,000 (USD) to the Open Photographer of the Year and $5,000 (USD) to the winner of the Sustainability Prize. The winner of the Photographer of the Year title will also be rewarded with a solo presentation of their work as part of the Sony World Photography London exhibition the following year. All winning and shortlisted photographers’ works will be exhibited at the annual Sony World Photography Awards exhibition in London and will then be toured internationally. The winning images will also be published in the annual Awards’ book.

    PRESS CONTACTS

    FOR FURTHER INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT:

    Polly Brock / Vanda Ivančić on media@creoarts.com

     

  • The Gadys Merentasi Batas Emosi dalam Lagu ‘Gagal Cinta’

    Girl band Malaysia yang penuh bakat, The Gadys, telah mencipta kehebohan dalam industri muzik sejak kemunculannya pada tahun 2021. Dimulai dengan empat wanita yang berbakat, mereka memperkenalkan diri dengan single raya yang meriah, “Gadys Raya,” sempena perayaan Hari Raya Aidilfitri yang lalu. Kini, dengan tambahan ahli baru, The Gadys kembali ke persada muzik dengan semangat yang lebih menggebu.

    Menurut Airrol Azman, Pengarah Urusan Valient Music, The Gadys yang dibarisi dua anggota asal Aznie Azmi dan Ayunie Rizal kini dimantapkan lagi dengan muka baharu Thamiera Chan, merupakan hasil ‘perkahwinan’ Universal Music Malaysia dan Valient Music.  Beliau optimis kumpulan ini mampu pergi lebih jauh dengan karya yang dihasilkan. Buktinya, mereka yang mempunyai lebih 200,000 pengikut dan mendapat lebih 3.3 juta tanda suka dalam TikTok cukup untuk memperkenalkan lagi nama The Gadys.

    Selepas muncul dengan single Gelek Jambu yang menggabungkan elemen reggaeton, rock dan tradisional, The Gadys kembali dengan buah tangan terbaharu berjudul Gagal Cinta.

    Ayunie berkata, lagu Gagal Cinta adalah single yang cukup istimewa buat mereka. Ayunie menceritakan bahwa lirik lagu Gagal Cinta ini kalau difahamkan, maksud dia agak mendalam dan ada mesej yang nak disampaikan. Walaupun melodinya rancak dan ‘catchy’ tetapi hakikatnya lirik lagu Gagal Cinta ni sedih sebenarnya.

    Ayunie juga berkata, begitu juga ketika proses rakaman lagu, sangat seronok dan berjalan lancar. Semasa rakaman, kami meletakkan emosi pada setiap nyanyian untuk Gadys merasai atau menjiwai lirik lagu gagal cinta ini. “Seperti yang saya cakap, walaupun lagu Gagal Cinta ni ‘catchy’, tetapi liriknya akan membuat seseorang pendengar itu memahami lirik dari awal sampai habis,” katanya.

    Berkongsi mengenai proses rakaman video muzik (MV) pula, Aznie berkata mereka menjalani latihan menari bagi memberikan hasil yang terbaik. Aznie menceritakan bahawa proses rakaman MV dimulakan dengan pra produksi iaitu menjalani latihan menari dan koreografi bersama Aisya Marissa. Sewaktu sesi latihan pula, kami memang seronok mempelajari setiap ‘step’.

    Aznie turut berkata, semasa rakaman MV, alhamdulillah semua berjalan dengan lancar. Semua pasukan produksi memberikan kerjasama yang baik. MV ini membabitkan rakaman lokasi dalam dan luas. Bila ‘outdoor’ hanya cuaca sahaja cabaran kami, sebab sangat panas. Tapi, ‘glam team’ akan memastikan kami kekal menarik dan selesa. Menurut Aznie, konsep MV Gagal Cinta adalah ‘storytelling, partner dance and emotion’.

    “Lagu Gagal cinta ini sangat ‘catchy’ untuk dinyanyikan bersama, tetapi lirik yang sangat ‘straightforward’ mengenai hubungan cinta yang gagal. Jadi, konsep MV Gagal Cinta ini menunjukkan kisah percintaan tiga gadis yang gagal percintaan dengan lelaki yang sama cuma berbeza karakter,” katanya.

    Thamiera yang merupakan ahli baharu pula berkongsi cabaran dilalui sepanjang proses menyiapkan lagu dan MV Gagal Cinta. Thamiera berkata sepanjang proses menyiapkan lagu Gagal Cinta ini adalah sangat senang bersama komposer Adib. Adib banyak memberikan cadangan dan pendapat buat kami untuk mencapai hasil yang memuaskan.

    Thamiera berkata, lirik lagu ini sangat sedih sebenarnya, jadi kami dan Adib bersama-sama menghasilkan karakter di dalam lagu ini supaya sesuai dengan konsep ‘sing along’ yang kami cuba hasilkan.

    “Terdapat beberapa cabaran sewaktu merakam MV, tapi hasil yang kami dapat dengan cabaran yang kami hadapi tidak sia sia. Memandangkan ini debut pertama saya, saya tidak merasa diri saya sangat tercabar lagi. Semua berjalan dengan lancar. Akhir sekali, saya teruja untuk single baru yang akan datang,” katanya.

    The Gadys juga berharap lagu Gagal Cinta ini mendapat tempat di hati pendengar dan pencinta muzik tanah air. Menerusi lagu ini anda mungkin mengimbau masa percintaan lama. Semoga lagu ini juga dapat dijadikan lagu yang menyentuh, memberi semangat dan menghibur. Semoga ia tidak hanya dinikmati di masa ini, tetapi juga di masa yang akan datang, insya-Allah.

  • The TikTok Shop provides a lift to (SMEs) during the largest online sales event of the year

     

    The in-app e-commerce platform is helping local entrepreneurs grow their digital storefront and expand their target audience

    For more than ten years since its establishment, the 11.11 sales event, recognized as ‘Singles Day’ or ‘Double Eleven,’ has been a period during which consumers seek out the most favorable deals and seek value in their purchases.

    TikTok Shop is set to give Malaysian SMEs a boost during this 11.11 sales period by providing greater support for local small businesses with a brand spotlight segment promoting several local brands including dessini, casevalker, farm fresh and barang dapur basah as well as its very own Pertarungan Livestream Mega 11.11 (Mega Livestream Showdown 11.11).

    This event, which will be streamed LIVE on TikTok Shop, will be featuring 10 well-loved local creators tulippetals, khairulaming, dearcarynn, bossa_sce_oe, bossjerry88, crackbrader, aidunoo, peemondayz, almiyaz.my, and akak_e, taking to their livestream sessions and highlighting their 11.11 product promotions as part of one of the biggest e-commerce events of the year. Shoppers can also look out for no minimum spend vouchers available through livestreams between 8pm to 12 midnight on 11 November itself to enjoy further savings on their purchases.

    Alongside the livestream sessions, as part of the event, we are also excited to present entertainment you won’t want to miss, including live performances by talented artists such as daliafarhana, gastonpong, shilaamzahofficial, itzputridahliaa, and danialkifli__ .

    TikTok Shop By the Numbers

    Since TikTok Shop was launched in Malaysia last year, it has brought about a profound impact on the local SME community, currently hosting over 1 million sellers on the platform. Amongst these sellers, 98% comprise SMEs – with 60% hailing from major city-states, and the remaining 40% from non-major city-states. This proves TikTok Shop’s reach in providing business owners from all backgrounds and locations the opportunity to earn a living, no matter their background, location, and skillset.

    These sellers’ market themselves through Shoppertainment, which brings together the best of content and commerce via LIVE sessions, video content, and shoppable ads, along with a whole host of other tools and programs to help them expand. Sellers also have complete control over their control over their own branding, marketing, and pricing.

    Since 2022, TikTok Shop has partnered with 50 local ministries, GLCs, Educational institutions, and state governments to provide and build support for its sellers. This includes a joint investment with MDEC worth RM31 million for the DE Dagang initiative, which benefitted 22,000 sellers in the form of product discounts, shipping vouchers, and transaction fee subsidies.

    This was further amplified through the TikTok Shop Summit, held in 2023 to celebrate the platform’s 1-year anniversary in the Malaysian market, with TikTok Shop celebrating, educating, and awarding sellers for their contribution to the nation’s economy.

    SMEs can learn more about how to thrive and expand on our platform through the TikTok Shop Academy and explore partnerships with creators through our Creator Marketplace.

  • Ernie Zakri Menggegarkan Dunia Muzik dengan Pelancaran ‘Aura’

    Bagi peminat setia Ernie Zakri, berita ini adalah satu titik puncak dalam perjalanan muzik penyanyi berbakat ini. Setelah memutuskan untuk bekerjasama dengan Universal Music Malaysia, kini beliau tampil dengan album solo pertamanya yang dinamakan “AURA”. Album ini dijangka akan menjadi penanda aras dalam kerjaya muziknya.

    AURA merupakan sebuah album yang membawa pesan tentang peneguhan diri dan sikap positif. Ia diolah khas oleh Ernie sendiri untuk memberi keyakinan kepada mereka yang rasa terluka dalam menghadapi kehidupan harian. Album ini mengajak pendengar untuk menghayati aura yang ada pada diri sendiri, sambil mengingatkan bahawa setiap yang berlaku dalam hidup ini adalah takdir yang sudah tersusun, dan bertujuan memberikan kesedaran untuk menerima segala kekurangan tanpa rasa takut.

    Ernie menjelaskan mukadimah tentang mahakarya terbaharunya ini, album AURA ini sangat istimewa kerana ia menceritakan tentang sumber kekuatan seseorang. Semua lagu dalam album ini berkisahkan nasihat, motivasi dan sumber kekuatan untuk insan yang memerlukan semangat. Sebagai pembuka cerita kepada album ini, lagu berjudul Masing-Masing diberi penghormatan menjadi single pertama untuk memperkenalkan AURA.

    Masing-Masing adalah sebuah lagu galau yang bertemakan putus cinta. Digubah dan ditulis oleh Ade dari kumpulan Govinda bersama Nabila V, ia mempunyai jalan cerita tersendiri.

    “Saya dan Mas Ade bersependapat untuk menghasilkan lagu galau dengan kisah putus cinta yang sedikit berbeza. Masing-Masing mengisahkan pasangan yang terpaksa teruskan kehidupan mereka dengan cara berpisah demi mencari kebahagiaan diri sendiri. Tidak semua perpisahan tentang pertengkaran atau pergaduhan. Ada perpisahan yang berlaku atas persetujuan kedua-dua pihak demi mencapai kebahagiaan sendiri. Saya tahu ramai rakyat Malaysia yang suka lagu galau sebegini,” tambah Ernie lagi.

    Lagu tersebut menjalani proses rakaman di Yogyakarta, Indonesia dengan begitu mudah.

    Ernie Zakri menceritakan bahawa, ia tidak terasa seperti bekerja malah seolah-olah sedang bercuti kerana semuanya lancar dan senang. Kami hanya mengambil masa sehari untuk rakaman. Buat video muzik pula kami hanya perlukan setengah hari sahaja untuk penggambaran.

    Video muzik yang berkonsep penuh kesenian itu menampilkan dua orang penari yang menyampaikan jalan cerita secara simbolik lewat setiap pergerakan yang ditampilkan dalam bentuk seni tari.

    Ernie menceritakan tentang video muzik Masing Masing, terdapat dua orang penari yang bercerita dengan pergerakan. Setiap gerak tari ada maknanya. Sebagai contoh, ada babak mereka jatuh, itu ada maksud simbolik yang tersirat tentang mesej yang disampaikan dalam lagu itu.

    Album AURA yang membabitkan ramai komposer dan penerbit mengambil masa perancangan sekitar setahun kerana Ernie mempunyai beberapa permintaan khas.

    “Saya yang meminta sendiri lagu daripada penulis serta pencipta yang terbabit dalam album ini. Proses rakaman kesemua lagu juga memakan waktu sekitar tiga hingga empat bulan untuk disiapkan. Jadi saya harap para pendengar akan dapat memahami apa yang saya cuba sampaikan di dalam album ini. Semoga ia menjadi teman buat mereka yang memerlukan semangat serta kekuatan itu,” bingkas Ernie menutup bicara.

    Kim Lim, Pengarah Urusan Universal Music Malaysia, turut menzahirkan keyakinan terhadap kemampuan dan potensi Ernie Zakri untuk meluncur lebih jauh dalam kareer muziknya di bawah label ini.  “Kami mempunyai perancangan yang rapi untuk memastikan nama Ernie Zakri bukan sahaja terpahat di hati peminat Malaysia, malah di rantau ini terutamanya Indonesia. Selain menghasilkan karya muzik yang berkualiti untuk para peminat, Ernie juga akan berkolaborasi bersama beberapa jenama tempatan sebagai salah satu strategi mengembangkan kareer beliau. Sebagai contoh, hari ini kami melancarkan album AURA Ernie Zakri bersama dengan koleksi tudung jenama tempatan Ayuwan.”

    Album ini menampilkan 10 buah lagu dengan pembabitan nama-nama besar industri muzik serantau seperti Aubrey Suwito, Ezra Kong, Faizal Tahir, Amylea Azizan, Rozi Sangdewi, Helen Yap, Firdaus Rahmat, John Jeeves, Ade Govinda dan beberapa orang lagi. Ia turut menampilkan suami Ernie sendiri, Syamel yang menyumbangkan lagu ‘Jangan Hilang Percaya’.

    AURA bakal berada di semua platform digital bermula Jumaat 3 November 2023, dan video muzik lagu Masing-Masing pula akan berada di laman YouTube pada hari yang sama.

     

    SENARAI LAGU DALAM ALBUM AURA:

     

    Judul: Intro Buat Kamu

    Lirik: Ernie Zakri, John Jeeves

    Komposer: Ernie Zakri, John Jeeves

    Susunan: John Jeeves

    Penerbit: John Jeeves

     

    Judul: Aura

    Lirik: Ernie Zakri, John Jeeves, Firdaus Rahmat

    Komposer: Ernie Zakri, John Jeeves, Firdaus Rahmat

    Susunan: John Jeeves

    Penerbit: John Jeeves

     

    Judul: Masing-Masing

    Lirik: Ade Govinda & Nabila V

    Komposer: Ade Govinda

    Penerbit: William Chow

     

    Judul: Terima Seadanya

    Lirik: Mage, Faizal Tahir

    Komposer: Mage, Faizal Tahir

    Penerbit: Adib Hussain

     

    Judul: The Best

    Lirik: Firdaus Rahmat, John Jeeves, Shazriq Azeman

    Komposer: Firdaus Rahmat, John Jeeves, Shazriq Azeman

    Penerbit: Firdaus Rahmat, John Jeeves

     

    Judul: Gelita

    Lirik: Slen Fadzil

    Komposer: Slen Fadzil, Helen Yap

    Penerbit: Helen Yap

     

    Judul: Tercipta Sempurna

    Lirik: Ezra Kong

    Komposer: Ezra Kong

    Penerbit: Ezra Kong

     

    Judul: Jangan Hilang Percaya

    Lirik: Syamel

    Komposer: Syamel, Jiwa

    Penerbit: Aubrey Suwito

     

    Judul: Satu Cinta

    Lirik: Amylea Azizan

    Komposer: Amylea Azizan

    Penerbit: Amylea Azizan

     

    Judul: Persis Katarsis

    Lirik: Rozi Sangdewi

    Komposer: Aubrey Suwito

    Penerbit: Aubrey Suwito

  • Faizal Tahir anjur acara amal sebagai tanda sokongan kepada Palestin

    Faizal Tahir, melalui usaha kemanusiaannya bersama inisiatif iamFaithmen dan syarikat rakamannya, Faithful Music, akan melancarkan Faith4Palestine, sebuah acara amal bertujuan menghimpun dana bagi bantuan kemanusiaan Palestin. Inisiatif ini bukan sekadar acara amal, tetapi juga merupakan manifestasi kuat solidariti rakyat Malaysia dalam menyokong isu ini.

    Acara amal ini akan menampilkan persembahan akustik oleh Faizal Tahir dan artisjemputan, sesi rakaman podcast dan lelongan amal barangan peribadi beliau. Faith4Palestine dijadualkan berlangsung pada 12 November 2023 di Royale Chulan, Damansara dari jam 2 petang hingga 4 petang.

    Tiket dijual pada harga RM99, dengan semua keuntungan dari kutipan akan disalurkan terus kepada tabung bantuan Palestin melalui rakan pertubuhan bukan kerajaan – Cinta Gaza Malaysia.

    Objektif utama Faith4Palestine adalah untuk mendidik masyarakat tentang sejarah panjang bumi Palestin serta memberi bimbingan tentang bagaimana kita boleh membantu dalam tindakan secara kolektif. Acara ini bertujuan untuk menerangkan cabaran berterusan yang dihadapi oleh rakyat Palestin dan memberi pencerahan langkah-langkah positif dalam membantu mereka di sana.

    Tumpuan Utama:

    o Sesi Podcast: Faizal Tahir & Nadir Al-Nuri (Cinta Gaza Malaysia)

    o Lelongan Amal: Barang Peribadi Faizal Tahir

    o Persembahan Akustik: Faizal Tahir & Artis Jemputan

    Kami menjemput masyarakat awam, perniagaan, persatuan serta badan-badan kerajaan untuk mengambil bahagian bersama Faith4Palestine denagan:

    o Hadir ke acara untuk menunjukkan sokongan dan solidariti.

    o Membeli tiket di laman web acara kami, www.ticket2u.com.my atau terus ke http://t2u.asia/e/33456

    o Meneroka peluang penajaan atau menyediakan sumbangan.

    Faizal Tahir berkata, “Ini bukanlah acara hiburan semata-mata. Kami adakan sesi perbincangan terbuka (podcast) bersama Cinta Gaza Malaysia dan juga bidaan barangan peribadi saya. Faith4Palestine adalah satu usaha untuk membantu keluarga kita yang sekarang ini sangat memerlukan bantuan dan perhatian. Semoga yang hadir dapat sesuatu yang berfaedah selepas mereka pulang ke rumah.”

    “Muzik adalah satu elemen yang penting dalam kita meyampaikan mesej. Saya sentiasa pastikan setiap lagu yang saya buat membawa maksud yang positif dan dapat memberi sesuatu kepada komuniti.”, tambahnya lagi.

    Rakan Tempat & Rakan Radio:

    Kami mengucapkan terima kasih kepada Royale Chulan Damansara dan Media Prima Audio (Hot FM, Kool 101, Molek FM) atas sokongan mereka dalam menjadikan Faith4Palestine menjadi kenyataan.

    Mengenai Faizal Tahir:

    Faizal Tahir adalah seorang penyanyi, pencipta lagu dan aktivis Malaysia yang terkenal dengan usaha-usahanya dalam memperjuangkan isu-isu kemanusiaan. Beliau menganggap muzik sebagai salah satu medium untuk menyatukan dan membawa perubahan positif.

    Sertailah Faith4Palestine kerana bersama-sama kita mampu menjadikan impak yang lebih bermakna dan meningkatkan kesedaran. Bersama, kita boleh menyumbang kepada masa depan yang lebih cerah serta membantu mereka yang memerlukan.

     

  • First Japanese Themed Red Box Karaoke Outlet At the Curve

    Petaling Jaya, 5 November 2023 – Red Box wants to introduce the first Japanese themed Red Box Karaoke outlet. This outlet makes a significant milestone for the brand. Red Box, a well known name in karaoke entertainment, is very interesting and happy  to open a new karaoke outlet.

     

    This event promises an array of captivating features and upgraded facilities that will redefine the karaoke experience for all. The event shines a light on the grand reopening including the presence of local music label representatives, a Gashapon Machine Mini-Game, thrilling Lucky Draws, complimentary goodie bags, a mesmerizing Di Qing Lion Dance, and a delectable buffet spread that will satisfy the taste buds of every guest.

     

    Among the upgrades of their new outlet, the Japanese-inspired and luxurious karaoke room interiors stand out, offering a unique ambiance that blends Japanese culture with karaoke entertainment. Red Box, the Curve will also be introducing exclusive Japanese cuisine, prepared by renowned chefs in Malaysia, a culinary experience unlike anywhere else.

    The brand-new VVIP room, capable of accommodating up to 30 people, is the perfect choice for parties and celebrations. Equipped with the latest karaoke system and boasting a state-of-the-art JBL Karaoke Sound System, Red Box aims to provide an unparalleled audio-visual experience to its patrons.

     

    Red Box was honored to receive the attendance of esteemed guests including Karl Khoo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Red Box Karaoke, a visionary in the entertainment industry, and Dr. Giovann Ng, the Managing Director of Red Box Karaoke, who brings a wealth of experience to the organization.

     

    Red Box has a long-standing commitment to supporting the local music scene and industry. The brand has consistently collaborated with media, recording labels, and artist managers to bring various exciting events to its customers and the general public. Red Box remains dedicated to continuing this mission for years to come.

    The grand reopening of Red Box the Curve represents a significant step forward in redefining karaoke entertainment. With a vision to become the number one karaoke choice in Southeast Asia and to lead the future of karaoke. 

     

    In celebration of this momentous occasion, Red Box, the Curve is offering an exciting promotion. Customers who check in at the venue at least one hour before their session, take a video or photo of their Red Box the Curve experience and post it on Facebook or Instagram (post/story) while tagging @redboxkaraokemalaysia will receive a complimentary plate of freshly made salmon sashimi on the spot. The promotion ends on 30 November 2023.

    Embrace the unique blend of Japanese flair and karaoke excitement – don’t miss your chance to experience the one and only Japanese-themed Red Box Karaoke. Join us now for an unforgettable journey!

    For more information, please visit: https://www.redbox.com.my/ 

  • AMR 2024 Returns Next Spring to Shape the Future of the Automotive Aftermarket Industry

    The burgeoning increase in car ownership rates across China has ushered in a period of remarkable opportunity for the automotive aftermarket. With the escalating demand for auto maintenance and repair services, the horizon of this sector is particularly promising. In light of these trends, the Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) has cemented its role as a leading international hub for sourcing and trade within the automotive aftermarket. In its much-anticipated 2024 edition, this influential event is set to return to the prestigious National Convention and Exhibition Centre in Tianjin, where it will unfold from March 20 to March 23. The mission is clear: to establish a comprehensive supply chain platform for businesses operating in the automotive aftermarket, offering a full spectrum of services. With representation from over 1,200 exhibitors from across the globe, the event is expected to span a staggering 100,000 square meters of exhibition space, making it an unmissable gathering for industry enthusiasts.

    Rooted in Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei (Jing-jin-ji) region for over 40 years, AMR has witnessed the auto industry’s technological transformation first hand. The show serves as a one-stop platform for aftermarket business exchange, information sharing and sourcing. Moving into its 2024 edition, it will continue to function as a vital meeting point connecting the entire aftermarket sector, catalysing innovation and enabling attendees to survey new opportunities and better understand the market’s trajectory. Reflecting the event’s high profile within the industry, it will draw a range of companies and industry players from around the world. To date, pavilions from Germany, Italy, Taiwan and Malaysia have confirmed their participation, alongside buyer delegations from Korea, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, Vietnam, and more.

     

    Introducing new exhibition zones alongside core sectors to advance industry development

    In September 2023, car ownership in China stood at 430 million units, positioning the country as the world’s largest automotive manufacturing and consumer market [1]. Alongside this development, industry focus has begun to shift from prioritising high growth to improving product quality. As the age of existing cars on the road continues to rise, China’s automotive aftermarket has seen a steady expansion to satisfy the growing demand for vehicle maintenance and repair.

    Simultaneously, digital transformation and the maturation of the consumer market are collectively reshaping the aftermarket landscape. To cater to the accelerating demand for industrial enhancement and change brought on by these forces, AMR 2024 aims to deliver a full-service aftermarket supply chain. The exhibition will span 100,000 sqm of floor space, and will integrate new specialised zones into key industrial sectors to highlight trending topics.

     

    Repair and Maintenance sector

    China’s auto maintenance sector is continually adapting to accommodate demand for widening range of services, including personalisation. With this shift has come an intensified focus on safety, energy conservation, customisation and the integration of smart features. As the industry navigates this period of digital transformation, it is becoming increasingly important for workshops to synchronise their online and offline operations, utilising data and smart technologies to deliver greater value to customers. Against this backdrop, AMR 2024’s Repair and Maintenance sector will continue to highlight advancements in car maintenance and repair equipment, tools, and testing and car painting solutions. The exhibition will present a strong lineup of domestic brands, and will feature specialised areas for diagnostics, repair, body and paint, car wash and car care. Occupying an anticipated 60,000 sqm of floor space, this sector is poised to attract over 100 buyer delegations in addition to 20,000 visitors from around the world.

    Parts and Components sector

    China’s automotive components sector is rapidly progressing in line with the broader development of the worldwide automotive industry. These advancements are grounded in specific policy support, alongside an increased focus on electronic parts stemming from the industry’s ongoing digitalisation. By 2028, it is expected that revenue from China’s auto parts and components sector will surpass RMB 4.8 trillion [2]. In response to the growing demand for car care products across northern and southern China, AMR 2024 will expand its Parts and Components sector to over 25,000 sqm. Hosting over 500 exhibitors, the area will facilitate networking and collaboration opportunities between foreign and local parts enterprises. Product displays will include driving systems, body and chassis, car interiors and exteriors, and parts remanufacturing.

     

    Aftermarket fine chemical specialised zone

    The use of fine chemicals in aftermarket production not only improves overall vehicle performance and safety, but can also aid with emission reduction efforts. In its upcoming edition, AMR will unveil a brand-new specialised zone showcasing the chemicals used in car repair and maintenance. This inaugural display area will highlight a line-up of fuels, lubricants, and chemicals used for air-conditioning, cooling and safety. Complementing this, a number of events announcing updated industry standards will be held throughout the area. These events will showcase chemical innovations which meet high performance and environmental protection standards.

     

    Green Repair & New Energy zone

    In recent years, the automotive industry has proactively adopted a more environmentally-conscious approach, a stance which extends from the manufacturing process to the aftermarket. Green transportation occupies a strategic role within this transition. In China, the growing number of new energy vehicles is making a notable impact, improving air quality, restructuring energy consumption patterns and effectively leading a broad-scale transformation in the country’s mobility and transportation sector. At AMR 2024, the Green Repair & New Energy zone will continue to serve as a core highlight of the show. This zone will converge the latest in maintenance technologies, equipment and materials, as well as industry standards and testing solutions which fulfil the most current requirements for environmental protection.

     

    Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Manufacturing zone

    Recognised as one of China’s six major automotive manufacturing bases, the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei region has established a solid foundation in the field of car manufacturing, owing to the consistent optimisation of its infrastructure over the years. The year 2024 is set to be a significant milestone, marking the 10th anniversary of the Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei development initiative. As leading areas of focus within the region, new energy and connected vehicles will receive substantial support in support of further development [3]. Building upon the success of the previous edition’s Tianjin Manufacturing zone, the fair’s Beijing-Tianjin-Hebei Manufacturing zone will explore the region’s comprehensive auto service chain and its capabilities, covering topics including auto manufacturing-related products, testing services, port facilities, and industry-supportive policies.

     

    Industry and Education Integration zone

    The integration of industry and education offers a novel approach to talent development, synchronising educational curricula with the requirements of the industry. This collaborative model not only improves the practical abilities and competitiveness of vocational college and university students, but also supplies enterprises with a pipeline to a highly skilled labour force. The upcoming edition of AMR will welcome the new Industry and Education Integration zone, which will feature teaching equipment, software and materials, alongside scenario-based displays of workshop repair equipment and tools. The show will also coordinate a series of related competitions centred around car maintenance skills, encouraging the sharing of expertise on techniques and technical enhancements.

    Public Transportation Equipment sector

    Trends in digitalisation and electrification are continuing to permeate all aspects of the automotive industry, and commercial vehicles and logistics-related sectors stand as no exception in this transition toward a new era. Accordingly, AMR 2024 will commit a stronger focus to the Public Transportation Equipment sector. Across the show floor, visitors will encounter the latest technologies and trends in the logistics sector, presented through a series of product displays, conferences, training sessions, policy discussions and a diverse range of on-site activities. These activities will cover topics including the customisation and improvement of commercial vehicles, testing and diagnosis, car care and maintenance, replacement parts supply, technological integration and green solutions.

    In addition to the aforementioned highlights, AMR 2024 will continue to expand its focus on Car Care, Car Wash and Customising. These showcases will feature fully automatic car washing equipment, tools, consumables and a range of customised exterior components and accessories, presenting visitors with a more diverse selection of innovative products in the aftermarket sector.

    The Auto Maintenance and Repair Expo (AMR) is co-organised by China Automotive Maintenance Equipment Industry Association (CAMEIA), China Automotive Maintenance and Repair Association (CAMRA), Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd and China National Machinery Industry International Co Ltd (Sinomachint). The fair is one of the 35 global events under Messe Frankfurt’s Mobility and Logistics sector.

    Please contact Messe Frankfurt (Shanghai) Co Ltd at + 86 400 613 8585, visit www.amr-china.cn or email amr@china.messefrankfurt.com for further enquiries.