Author: Helmi Aziz

Keberadaan seorang Kunto Aji, penulis kreatif dan penyanyi penuh rasa berasal Yogyakarta, Indonesia memang senantiasa dinanti-nantikan. Melihatkan nama Kunto Aji seperti ‘digugurkan’ dalam senarai Nusafest telah menimbulkan pelbagai respon peminat. Ada yang marah dan ada yang sedih.

Bukan kemahuan fikiran sebaliknya kerana kesibukan jadual kerja dan pementasan figura disapa dengan nama Mas Kun ini membuatkan penyanyi hebat ini tidak dapat beraksi dalam festival Nusafest tersebut yang dijadualkan pada 8 dan 9 Julai ini.

Jangan melatah dulu dengan segala emosi. Atas rasa tanggungjawab melunaskan kerinduan pada Kunto Aji yang sebelum ini dibawakan oleh Shiraz Projects di Dewan Filharmonik Petronas, pihak Shiraz sekali lagi berasa perlu membawa sosok penuh seni ini buat tatapan dan pendengaran peminat di Malaysia.

Dibawakan oleh Shiraz Projects di bawah payung “Nusafest Presents”, Kunto Aji akan beraksi di Zepp Kuala Lumpur pada 4 Ogos ini, jam 8.30 malam.

Inilah masanya untuk peminat yang terlepas menonton Kunto Aji kerana faktor kapasiti lokasi, untuk sama-sama menghayati dan menyanyi lagu-lagu tulisan dan nyanyiannya  yang menjadi mantera untuk sama ada merawat emosi atau melayan lara di dalam dada.

Kali kedua beraksi di Malaysia, inilah masanya yang tidak patut dilepaskan untuk sama-sama berada dalam sejarah Kunto Aji di Zepp Kuala Lumpur pula.

Untuk pemegang tiket Nusafest, penjualaan tiket khas “Presale” akan diadakan pada Isnin, 19 Jun 2023. Tiket-tiket umum Nusafest Presents Kunto Aji mula dijual hari Selasa, 20 Jun 2023 bermula pukul 2 petang di www.myticket.asia. Peminat-peminat boleh mendapatkan tiket-tiket pada harga RM225 (Platinum), RM 275 (Diamond & Silver), RM325 (Gold) dan RM600 untuk sesi Meet & Greet.

Selepas kejayaan kemunculan perdana Kunto Aji di Kuala Lumpur dengan penjualan tiket habis dalam masa 30 minit,  pihak penganjur iaitu Shiraz Projects merasakan ini merupakan masa yang sesuai untuk menampilkan Kunto Aji yang menjadi kegilaan ramai di Indonesia dan  Malaysia sekali lagi di Kuala Lumpur.

“Kami sangat bersyukur dan teruja dengan sokongan yang diberikan oleh para peminat terhadap kemunculan Kunto Aji yang pertama dahulu. Untuk kemunculan kedua, kami dengan bangganya mempersembahkan Kunto Aji yang kami rasakan sangat sesuai beraksi di Zepp Kuala Lumpur. Muzik Kunto Aji yang berkualiti dan melodinya pastinya akan membuat ‘pecah’ suasana Zepp, “ ujar Shirazdeen Karim, Ketua Pegawai Eskekutif, Shiraz Projects.

Kunto Aji yang pernah muncul dengan album Generation Y (2015) dan Mantra Mantra (2018) akan membawakan lagu-lagu hitsnya dan enaknya berkumandang. Pastinya khalayak menantikan lagu Pilu Membiru yang dianggap sebagai sebuah lagu ‘stage of grief’ (tahap kesedihan) seperti yang tertulis dalam ilmu psikologi.

Lelaki yang pernah memenangi anugerah Breakthrough Artist of the Year di Indonesian Choice Awards 2015 dan Anugerah Album Terbaik-Terbaik serta Artis Solo Pria/Wanita Alternatif Terbaik di Anugerah Musik Indonesia 2019 bakal muncul dengan band yang diterbangkan khas dari Indonesia.

Tiket-tiket prajualan untuk pemegang tiket Nusafest boleh diperolehi mulai 19 Jun ini  di www.myticket.asia. Penjualan tiket umum akan berlangsung pada 20 Jun 2023.

NUSAFEST PRESENTS KUNTO AJI

Tarikh                : 4 OGOS 2023, Jumaat

Venue                : Zepp, Kuala Lumpur

Laman Web       : www.shirazprojects.com

Tiket                  : www.myticket.asia

Harga tiket       : RM600 (Meet & Greet)

RM325 (Gold – Premium Seats)

RM275 (Silver – Seated)

RM 275 (Diamond – Standing)

RM225 (Platinum – Standing)

Contact              : 03-86050196

Info Hotline       : 012-2560082

Where there is a will, there is a way is a well-known English proverb that best captures Kayda Aziz’s unwavering spirit. After a year-long break, the diminutive yet feisty rapper-songwriter is back with a brand new single called “LEN MACAM,” which she co-wrote and composed with music producer DJ Ziqq.

“This song feels like a rebirth of myself after not producing any songs for more than a year,” explained the singer whose real name Wan Nur Khaleda Aziz, 31.

The Mamee Chef Mi Goreng Rendang star spends most of her time recording and producing new materials in addition to spending time with family by traveling abroad.

Kayda added, “I took time for myself by reflecting on my life and career because I’ve been through a lot in my personal and professional life, but now I’m back stronger, wiser and better than before.

“This song bears witness to my transformation as a person and an upgraded version of myself. I often hear friends and family uttering the word LEN MACAM while conversing, so I thought it would be a good idea to turn it into a song with the hook LEN MACAM, and taking inspiration from Rosalía’s music.

This hip-hop number consists of pop, RNB and reggae elements that add flavor to the easy-listening and sing-along composition, and it took Kayda 4 hours to record it in two versions, Malay and English.

“In addition to the song recording process, the filming for the MV (music video) lasted for more than 20 hours which featured various eye-catching visuals with seven outfit changes by local fashion designers, Gillian Hung, Afiq M and milliner, Bremen Wong.

“Fashion and music have always coincided with my brand as ‘Kayda’, I wanted the theme to be colorful and bright to represent celebration and strength, and everything was made possible by the Black Visuals Production team,” added Kayda.

As an artist, Kayda considers herself as a multi-genre artist, even though she began her career in the hip-hop music scene, most of the songs she produced in the past have been a mixture of pop, RNB and dance.

“Throughout my existence in the music industry, I’ve been through a lot, and among the challenges I often face is when people like to compare, we (artists) are constantly encouraged to compete against each other which is unhealthy, and female rappers too face the challenge whereby we’re not just being compared with other female rappers, but also with other male rappers, female artists and influencers.

“As women, we’re constantly being challenged with gender roles – women have to be pretty, smart, independent, talented, skilfull, yet submissive to men. This creates a lot of pressure for us.

“Nevertheless, I believe in myself and will always try to improve while learning to be mature in any situation, and I consider LEN MACAM as my own metamorphosis to the new Kayda. Hopefully that my new song will not just appeal to hip-hop listeners, but also everyone else who just loves music.

LEN MACAM is available for download on iTunes and as a caller ringtone from all major telecommunication service providers, and could easily be streamed and enjoyed 24/7 through various music-streaming portals such as Joox, KKBox, Spotify, Deezer, Apple Music and also YouTube Music.

The MV is available for viewing exclusively on the official Kayda YouTube channel.

The iconic pop culture symbol Barbie and prominent international toy business Mattel, Inc. have teamed together for the first time ever in an exciting new collaboration, which is being announced by ALDO, a leading worldwide fashion footwear and accessories brand. The June 29th release of the Barbie x ALDO limited-edition capsule collection, which brings together the fun-loving, open-minded, and fashion-forward ethos of both companies, is a celebration of nostalgia, unrestricted self-expression, and inspiring future generations to dream big.

The 19-piece limited-edition assortment maximizes the Barbie fun, fearless and iconic style with a range  of ladies’ footwear, handbags and accessories built for playing in real life. The nostalgic collection embraces vibrant monochromatic hues of pink, synonymous with the Barbie brand, bringing its own  novel flare to the Barbiecore™ aesthetic. The elevated and playful assortment includes Y2K elements  infused with ALDO’s classic style and signature bold Barbie aesthetic, creating a unique look that reflects  the best of both beloved brands. The one-of-a-kind pieces are embellished with eye-catching  rhinestones, charms and playful details such as bejeweled B monogramming and dynamic Barbie logos.

“We couldn’t have picked a better partner than Barbie – a legacy brand that transcends generations, living in the same playful and fashionable space as ALDO,” says Daianara Grullon Amalfitano, Chief ALDO  Brand and Product Officer. “Our goal with this collaboration was to ignite fun and nostalgia for our  customers, by inviting them to reconnect with the beloved world of Barbie where self-love, empowerment and dreaming big rule. With the rise of the viral Barbiecore trend this past year, we felt  this was the perfect moment to bring the Barbie x ALDO Collection to life.”

The Barbie x ALDO Collection will be available for purchase on June 29^th, in-store at ALDO Pavilion  Kuala Lumpur.

 

 

Damasutra, kumpulan pemuzik yang terkenal pada awal 1990-an dan kini menikmati pengikut setia, terus membuat persembahan di peringkat tertinggi.

Lagu Umpama Mimpi Dalam Mimpi, Antara Sutera & Bulan, Asyik, Sesat Dalam Rindu, Sufi dan Seribu Bayangan antara seleksi malar segar yang terus menjadi siulan.

Biar muncul banyak band baharu di persada hiburan, Damasutra tetap ampuh sebagai satu jenama yang meninggalkan kesan abadi buat khalayak pendengar.

Tidak hairan apabila permintaan ramai ingin menikmati persembahan ‘live’ mereka mencetuskan idea untuk merealisasikan sebuah konsert mega.

Vokalisnya, Baggio atau Bahagia Daharun, berkata kali terakhir beraksi di pentas langsung adalah sekitar lima tahun lalu yang membuatkan mereka menanam impian mengadakan konsert dalam skala besar.

Katanya, hasrat yang dipendam sejak setahun lalu demi memenuhi permintaan ramai bakal dilunaskan bertepatan sambutan ulang tahun ke-33 penubuhan Damasutra pada Oktober depan.

Memilih Zepp Kuala Lumpur sebagai venue, akuinya, mereka enggan berkompromi dalam soal kualiti sekaligus gelanggang gah tersebut menjadi medan momen bersejarah itu.

“Sejak tahun lalu kami sudah berkira-kira mahu menyambut aniversari ke-33 Damasutra dengan sebuah acara khas bersama peminat yang boleh dikenang hingga ke akhir hayat.

“Melihat angka secantik itu dengan menempuh aneka cabaran bagi memperkukuhkan Damasutra sebagai satu jenama, sudah tentu sebuah konsert mega adalah jawapan untuk sambutan tersebut.

“Idea ini dicetuskan pengurus kami serta anggota lain yang melihat signifikasi angka 33 sebagai simbol kematangan, sekaligus bukti Damasutra tetap relevan.

“Tambahan pula melihat sokongan khalayak termasuk kelompok peminat baharu dalam kalangan golongan muda sekitar usia 20-an ke atas,” katanya selepas sidang media konsert di Matic Kuala Lumpur, hari ini.

Selain Baggio, tunjang utama kumpulan yang ditubuhkan sejak 1990 itu adalah Amran yang juga pengasas merangkap gitaris serta pemain dram, Assu.

Sebagai pelengkap, pemain gitar  berpengalaman luas, Rizal Wahab, 35, akan menggantikan posisi Allahyarham Alok yang menghembuskan nafas terakhir akibat serangan jantung empat tahun lalu.

“Sebenarnya ada kejutan. Kita akan mengumumkan gitaris baharu iaitu

Rizal Wahab untuk beraksi pada malam konsert itu nanti,” katanya yang kini dalan proses pemilihan lagu.

Sepanjang tempoh dua jam beraksi, penonton bakal dihiburkan dengan  rangkaian seleksi hits daripada empat album studio mereka, Antara Sutra Dan Bulan (199) Asyik (1991), Kurnia (1993) serta Penawar pada 1996.

“Malam sarat magis itu bakal dihangatkan repertoire persembahan yang tentu saja mengimbas nostalgia manis suatu ketika dulu,” ulasnya.

Kumpulan Kristal juga bakal beraksi pada malam tersebut dalam segmen pembukaan sebagai band jemputan.

Teruja untuk beraksi pada 27 Oktober nanti, Baggio yang mewakili rakan lain berharap peminat yang

membesar dengan dendangan mereka ‘turun’ berhimpun di Zepp KL.

“Kali terakhir kami mengadakan persembahan langsung adalah di Hard Rock Cafe Melaka pada 2017, disusuli sebuah persembahan malam tahun baharu.

“Tentu saja konsert di Zepp KL nanti cukup bermakna buat Damasutra biarpun masing-masing pernah fokus terhadap kerjaya solo, kumpulan ini tetap hidup.

“Dulu bukan kami berpecah, sebaliknya hanya berehat seketika untuk memberikan tumpuan kepada projek lain hinggalah Damasutra aktif semula dengan pelbagai ‘showcase’ termasuk persembahan amal beberapa tahun kebelakangan ini,” katanya.

Sementara itu, Ultimate Media selaku penganjur juga tidak sabar membawa Damasutra selaku band otai beraksi di pentas Zepp KL sekaligus memeriahkan industri muzik tanah air.

Pengarah Konsert, Encik Ekmal Md Noor mewakili Ultimate Media selaku penganjur berkata dalam kerancakkan senario hiburan ‘live’ masa kini, pihaknya yakin pemerhati dunia muzik tempatan menghargai konsert penyanyi tempatan yang memberi nilai tambah dalam setiap penampilan.

“Selaku band otai yang mempunyai katalog seleksi hits dan ‘evergreen’ hingga ke hari ini adalah sangat merugikan jika kami tidak meletakkan Damasutra di tempat sepatutnya iaitu di Zepp KL.

“Andai Konsert Anniversari ke-33 Damasutra ini berjaya, siapa tahu ini pencetus kepada siri jelajah ke luar Kuala Lumpur pula.

“Jadi kami alu-alukan korporat, syarikat, agensi serta pihak berkaitan yang berminat menjadi rakan kolaborasi atau penaja untuk tampil merealisasikan misi besar ini,” katanya.

Harga tiket bagi menyaksikan konsert adalah Rock Zon adalah RM188 (berdiri), Gold RM350 (duduk/Meet & Greet/t-Shirt), manakala Silver RM258 (duduk/merchandise).

Harga tempat duduk bagi VIP box adalah RM3,000.

Turut hadir di acara Sidang Media adalah Kumpulan Kristal bersama penyanyi baru iaitu Ewal Ismail dan juga Kumpulan  Rock Ages iaitu kumpulan Rock anak anak  Remaja belasan tahun dan awal 20an yang terdiri dari Ayen Tommy (Drummer), Holy (vokalis), Osama (guitarist 1),Didi (guitarist 2), Kuzan (keyboardist), Bobo (bassist).

 

Kumpulan Damasutra dan Kristal juga telah mengubat kerinduan jemputan yang hadir dengan membuat persembahan dengan menyanyikan 2 lagu hit Damasutra iaitu Antara Sutra dan Bulan dan Sembunyi.

Tiket boleh dibeli menerusi laman www.damasutra.ubertickets.asia yang akan dibuka bermula pada 19hb Jun 2023.

Konsert Damasutra ini dianjurkan oleh Ultimate Media iaitu pihak pengurusan yang turut menguruskan aktiviti dan juga pergerakan kumpulan Damasutra kini.

 

To honour the amazing dads out there, vivo Malaysia is thrilled to announce their special Father’s Day promotion. If you’re still unsure about what to present your father for the next Father’s Day, check out the vivo X90 Pro at any vivo store nearby to learn about their special offers, available exclusively for this Father’s Day celebration!

A brief introduction of the vivo X90 Pro, it is equipped with ZEISS 1-inch main camera which is perfect for all the amazing dads out there. Not just that, the vivo X90 Pro was equipped with fast and big storage of 12+256GB which was made as the perfect smartphone for elderly people. Moreover, speaking of elderly people, the vivo X90 Pro were made with Anti-Fatigue Brightness Adjustment and Ultra Vision Eye Protection Screen which vivo Malaysia able to convince that this smartphone is not just perfect but also ideal for your dads!

Furthermore, we believed that every Malaysian dad are the same, hoping to get a smartphone which is fast to charge and can last all day long and that is why the vivo X90 Pro was made with 120W FlashCharge and 4870mAh big battery enough to entertain all our dads throughout the day.

The vivo X90 Pro Legendary Black is also incredibly stylish and premium-looking because of the leather-like design. Your dad will surely in love with this smartphone, which is not just practical, easy to use but also in style. You can now purchase the vivo X90 Pro priced at RM4999 and enjoy a Joyong Air Fryer for FREE! This promotion is only available from 1 June – 30 June 2023, so what are you guys waiting for? Grab it now!

For more information, visit vivo Malaysia’s official Facebook Page to learn more.

Lotuss Stores Malaysia Sdn Bhd (Lotus’ Malaysia) has opened a new store in Bandar Indera Makhota, Pahang. The single level retail and mall area extends roughly 10,000 square metres and is advantageously located along Jalan Sungai Lembing, the main route connecting Bandar Indera Makhota to Kuantan City.

The store officially opens today and was officiated by Yang Berbahagia Tuan Muhamad Radzi Johari, Chief Enforcement Officer of Ministry of Domestic Trade, Pahang Darul Makmur, accompanied by Kenneth Chuah, President of Lotus’s Malaysia and other members of the Lotus’s Leadership team.

“With our newest store layout, décor and wide selection of offerings, we are sure this new store will deliver on convenience, value and quality as a one-stop shopping experience for customers in Kuantan”, said Lotus’s Malaysia President, Kenneth Chuah.

The new store format includes a comprehensive FRESH produce, grocery and bakery section, lifestyle, household and electrical selection, stationery, apparel and more. For a gastronomic experience, its food court offers six food stalls – Malaysian, Thai and western cuisines and one beverage counter. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf drive thru, Watsons and UR by Switch for Apple enthusiast are also available now amongst 24 other key tenants in Lotus’s Indera Makhota.

Customers will also have the convenience of using the Lotus’s Scan & Shop application for better control of their shopping budget and quicker checkout experience with its four Self-Checkout counters. They may also earn points on purchases made in-store or online and can be redeemed for rewards and greater savings with its FREE My Lotus’s membership and loyalty programme. Shoppers will also have the option to place Lotus’s Pick-Up and Lotus’s On Demand services on its Lotus’s Malaysia application. Furthermore, they will also enjoy RM5 off delivery fee with no minimum spending with Lotus’s Malaysia on foodpanda. Plans to partner with Grab is also underway.

Other exciting activities lined up for customers between 15 to 18 June include:

• Baucar Ganda-Ganda for My Lotus’s members
• Goodie bags worth RM20 with a minimum spending of RM50
• Spend and Win with a minimum spending of RM100 in a single receipt
• FREE Own Brand sampling and cotton candy
• Photo booths

Also offered are 50 My Lotus’s loyalty points per purchase per month with a minimum monthly spending of RM50 per transaction on the TrueMoney E-wallet and an additional 100 My Lotus’s loyalty points for My Lotus’s members who download and register the TrueMoney application until December 2023

The new store brings about 90 new jobs to Bandar Indera Makhota and stands as Lotus’s Malaysia’s 66^th location across Peninsular Malaysia.

Committed to turning industry challenges like food waste into opportunities for social impact, Lotus’s Indera Makhota will divert its edible food surplus away from landfills under Lotus’s Malaysia’s flagship Food Donation Programme. The programme daily donates edible food surplus to under-resourced and underserved families with the help of its long-time charity partner, Kechara Soup Kitchen and the Food Aid Foundation. Since 2018, Lotus’s Malaysia has diverted 2.4 million kilograms of surplus food away from landfills, converting them to 10.4 million meals, providing over 120,000 families with access to nutrition.

The next International Advertising Association (IAA) World Congress will be hosted in Penang, Malaysia, marking the first time this event has been conducted in Southeast Asia.

Scheduled to take place from 06 to 08 March 2024 in the host city of Penang, the event is jointly cohosted by IAA Malaysia, Penang State EXCO Office for Tourism and Creative Economy (PETACE) and Penang Convention and Exhibition Bureau (PCEB).

An official industry networking event hosted by PETACE and PCEB was held at the Amari Spice Hotel on Thursday 15 June. In attendance was The Honorable Yeoh Soon Hin, the State Exco for Tourism and Creative Economy, Ashwin Gunasekeran, the Chief Executive Officer of PCEB, John Doody Chacko, Chairman of the 45th IAA World Congress and members of the IAA Malaysia Executive Committee including Mr. Gray Tay, Head of IAA Digital and Ms Ng Ooi Wah, Director of IAA World Congress 2024, Mr Cheah WY, Project Director, PCO and Congress Secretariat, representatives state agencies, industry experts from multiple industries from Penang.

“With our diverse multi-faceted multi-cultural heritage and culture, Malaysia is a destination that offers much for Business Event visitors, covering pre, during and post event. Indeed, Penang is proud to host the 45th IAA World Congress 2024, for it will further cement the reputation of both Penang and Malaysia as South East Asia’s most advantageous, preferable and safe Business Event destination’, emphasized The Honourable Yeoh Soon Hin.

The Honourable Yeoh Soon Hin in his opening address urged the attendees to give their full support for the Congress. He concluded by saying that your support will ensure that the 45th IAA World Congress will be a world class event and bring international acclaim to Penang as the host.

As one of the most desirable destinations for meetings, incentives, conferences and exhibitions, Penang is aggressively marketing itself through BE in Penang to attract world-class events that funnel high-yield tourism receipts, with knock-on effect across the various sectors of tourism both on the island as well as the mainland said Ashwin Gunasekeran, CEO Penang Conference and Exhibition Bureau.

The 45th IAA World Congress is a significant happening in the celebration calendar of the 85th Anniversary of IAA Global and the 30th Anniversary of IAA Malaysia said John Chacko, Chairman of the 45th IAA World Congress.

Chacko proudly declared, “It took over four years of intense effort against other more globally famous destinations and pandemic disruptions before IAA Malaysia emerged victorious in the decision to host the congress in Penang, Malaysia. It proves that the world is growing to recognize Malaysia and Penang as destinations that are not only attractive in thousands of ways, more importantly, are well equipped in all avenues to host events of world-class stature”.

In elevating the mission behind IAA and its core belief that what is good is good for business, the theme of the 45th IAA World Congress 2024 is ‘BRAND RE-CODE: Better World, Better life’, a theme that embodies the challenging times we live in and calls on brands and businesses to fuse creativity and technology to create a better world for all.

We live in trying times. A global pandemic, wars and conflicts, climate change, natural catastrophes, poverty, inflation, gender inequality, immense wealth and wage gap, mental health crisis and more

The world as we know it is rapidly transforming every single day, and with it our lives, businesses, and relationships, throwing us into an ocean of uncertainty. Re-Code is the new narrative. AI and technology are re-coding everything. And Re-Code we must, our outlook and approaches to build a better future for all said Chacko.

The 45th IAA World Congress will probe the all-encompassing quest for a purpose-driven life of brands and businesses to become agents of change. Three impactful days of discussions, learnings, and case studies by leaders from around the world on shaping the future. They comprise the United Nations, Federal and State ministers, government agencies, Global AI experts and mavens, unicorns and changemakers, consulting firms, MNCs, heads of advertising agencies, brand custodians, academicians, students and much more.

Discover how brands can and are transforming to become a force for the good of humanity and the planet. We go beyond the buzz to examine the urgency of adopting principles of sustainability, ESG, diversity, equity and inclusion at the core of everything we do, said Chacko

Join us from March 6 – 8 2024 in Penang, Malaysia as we probe into the urgent questions of

What can we do to build a better future for all?

❖ What can we do to build a better future for all?

❖ How can we integrate Creativity & Technology to shape the future?

❖ How can we be the change we want to see in the world?

❖ How can we, in the pursuit of profit, also profit the planet and humanity?

Under the Congress umbrella theme of BRAND RE-CODE. Better World, Better Life, each of the 3 days of the congress will be themed, The Future of Brands on Day 1, Technology and Creativity to Shape the Future on Day 2 and conclude on Day 3 with the Future is Female. The IAA World Congress 2024 will shine a major spotlight on the necessity of women’s empowerment and gender equality in the pursuit to re-code and rebuild the future as we celebrate International Women’s Day on March 8, 2024.

Be informed, be inspired, and be invigorated in Penang as we RE-CODE the narrative for a Better World, Better Life. Book your seat today at www.iaawc.com.

Jika ada yang beranggapan bahawa Konsert Sheila Majid Big Band Live In Kuala Lumpur adalah satu-satunya persembahan skala besar yang dijayakan oleh biduanita negara ini pada tahun 2023, simpan tekaan tersebut.

Ini kerana penganjur, Firm Horizon Sdn. Bhd. pada hari ini dengan bangganya mengumumkan Sheila Majid Big Band Live In Sabah yang akan berlangsung di Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Sabah (SICC), Kota Kinabalu pada 12 Ogos 2023. Pengumuman tersebut dibuat pada sidang media Sheila Majid Big Band Live in Sabah yang bertempat di Hotel Hyatt Centric, Kota Kinabalu. Sidang media ini turut dihadiri penyanyi jaz legenda negara, Dato’ Sheila Majid. Konsert ini juga dibawakan oleh AL Activators Sdn. Bhd. selaku penganjur bersama.

Ya, ini bukan sekadar omong kosong. Dato’ Sheila Majid, ratu jaz negara bersama Big Band akan membawakan konsert terbaik dengan suasana hangat di Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Sabah (SICC) di Kota Kinabalu pada 12 Ogos 2023.

Konsert ini yang mendapat sokongan penuh daripada Pejabat Ketua Menteri Sabah, kata penganjur dibawakan ke Kota Kinabalu demi memberikan pengalaman berharga buat peminat Dato’ Sheila Majid di Sabah yang terlepas menyaksikan Konsert Sheila Majid Big Band Live In Kuala Lumpur di Dewan Merdeka, World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur pada 18 Mac lalu.

Menurut Pengarah Urusan Firm Horizon Sdn. Bhd., Encik Raymond Fang, “Setelah mengambil kira semua faktor dan jumlah peminat Dato’ Sheila Majid yang sangat banyak, kami di Firm Horizon Sdn. Bhd. dengan berbesar hati mengumumkan Konsert Sheila Majid Big Band yang mendapat sambutan cukup hangat di Kuala Lumpur pada Mac lalu akan dibawakan secara eksklusif kepada para peminat di Borneo, terutamanya di Kota Kinabalu.

“Penganjuran yang mendapat sokongan penuh daripada Pejabat Ketua Menteri ini berjaya direalisasikan kerana kami memperoleh permintaan yang tinggi dalam kalangan peminat yang terlepas menonton konsert Sheila Majid Big Band Live In Kuala Lumpur kerana tiket habis dijual dalam masa yang singkat.”

Firm Horizon Sdn. Bhd. juga mempunyai tujuan murni untuk menyalurkan sebahagian kutipan tiket kepada Yayasan Kebajikan Sabah untuk membantu usaha kebajikan organisasi itu.

“Malah sebahagian keuntungan bersih hasil kutipan tiket akan disalurkan kepada Yayasan Kebajikan Sabah untuk membantu pihak yang memerlukan. Ini juga adalah inisiatif kami untuk memberi semula kepada masyarakat melalui bidang hiburan.”

“Jadi buat peminat di Borneo atau di Kota Kinabalu mahupun di mana kalian berada, jangan terlepas peluang untuk menyaksikan Sheila Majid Big Band Live di Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Sabah (SICC) di Kota Kinabalu pada 12 Ogos 2023.”

Dato’ Sheila Majid, 58, menunaikan janjinya apabila Sheila Majid Big Band Live In Kuala Lumpur bukanlah satu-satunya konsert yang dianjurkan pada tahun ini, kerana beliau pernah mengatakan tidak akan menolak seandainya konsep yang sama dibawa keluar daripada Kuala Lumpur.

“Saya bersyukur kerana konsep persembahan Sheila Majid Big Band ini diterima peminat saat dijayakan di Kuala Lumpur pada Mac lalu sehingga menarik minat Firm Horizon Sdn. Bhd. dan AL Activators Sdn. Bhd. untuk membawakannya ke Kota Kinabalu, buat para peminat saya di Borneo.”

“Apa lagi yang boleh saya katakan selain berterima kasih kepada peminat yang tidak pernah jemu mahu mendengar nyanyian saya dan menikmati karya-karya saya.”

“Tentu sekali akan ada repertoire lagu seperti Pengemis Muda dan Warna bersama lagu lainnya yang menerima sentuhan baharu sesuai konsep Big Band yang dibawakan. Paling penting, sebahagian kutipan tiket Sheila Majid Big Band Live In Sabah ini akan disalurkan kepada Yayasan Kebajikan Sabah dalam usaha memberi semula kepada masyarakat,” ujar Sheila Majid.

Sheila Majid Big Band Live In Sabah kelak akan menyaksikan Dato’ Sheila Majid diiringi oleh 17 pemuzik terdiri daripada pemain hon, pemuzik band, dan penyanyi latar yang diketuai oleh satu-satunya meastro, Mac Chew.

Tiket akan mula dijual pada 16 Jun 2023 (Khamis) melalui laman sesawang smlkk.qtic.my. Harganya adalah RM238 (Emas), RM388 (Platinum), RM588 (Berlian), dan RM738 (VIP).

Tiket VIP berpeluang memenangi sesi “meet & greet” dengan Dato’ Sheila Majid

Kunci tarikh 12 Ogos 2023 ini hanya untuk Sheila Majid Big Band Live In Sabah. Bah, sampai jumpa di Kota Kinabalu, Sabah!

For selling TV sets that were pre-loaded with illegal Astro content in violation of Section 43AA of the Copyright Act of 1987, Tiew Ai Teng, 38, was charged with a crime and fined RM 20,000 or sentenced to two months in jail by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court. A guilty plea was entered, and the fine was paid.

Tiew committed the offence on 29 June 2022 at an outlet in EkoCheras Mall, Kuala Lumpur. Tiew was found in possession of 5 Android TV Boxes preloaded with unauthorised content.

Recent legal actions against piracy and copyright infringement:

• On 3 April 2023, a 22-year-old student was fined by the Kuala Lumpur Magistrate’s Court for having in his possession an unauthorised link to a popular local TV drama series on his devices
• On 5 April 2023, two individuals were charged at the Kuala Lumpur Session Court (Cyber) for selling TV boxes with unauthorised Astro content
• On 13 April 2023, two individuals were fined RM14,000 in total by the Kluang Magistrate’s Court for selling TV boxes pre-loaded with unauthorised Astro content

The Copyright (Amendment) Act 2022 was gazetted on 10 February 2022. Enforcement of the law was implemented by the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) on 18 March 2022.

The key impact of the amendment is the criminalisation of the sale of illicit streaming devices (ISDs) and associated software applications that allow unauthorised access to copyright content. Anyone found guilty can be fined a minimum of RM10,000 to a maximum of RM200,000 or be imprisoned up to 20 years, or both.

The amendments to the Copyright Act followed the declaration by the Intellectual Property High Court in Kuala Lumpur in May 2021 that the sale, offer for sale, distribution and/or supply of ISDs that can provide unauthorised access to copyrighted works, constitutes copyright infringement under the Copyright Act 1987.

Seorang guru matematik di SK Lemoi berminat untuk menghidupkan semula penguasaan bola sepak sekolahnya dan menemui bakat baharu dalam kalangan murid-murid. Sikap Cikgu Zulzaidi yang memberi inspirasi kepada pelajarnya untuk memenuhi aspirasi mereka tidak terjejas dengan kedudukan sekolah yang jauh dan kekurangan sumber.

Kicking Off The Lemoi’s Dream, sebuah program dokumentari berbahasa Inggeris bakal disiarkan secara eksklusif di TV3 pada 17 Jun 2023, Sabtu pada pukul 6.00 petang atau strim langsung secara HD di www.tonton.com.my. Istimewa sempena ulang tahun TV3 yang ke-39, dokumentari berdurasi satu jam ini bakal memberi motivasi kepada penonton melalui keikhlasan seorang guru dan kesungguhan murid-muridnya dalam mencapai sebuah cita-cita.

Cikgu Zulzaidi, seorang guru matematik dan rakan-rakan sejawatnya menemui jalan buntu dalam memastikan pelajar SK Lemoi, sebuah sekolah yang terletak di kawasan pedalaman Cameron Highlands untuk hadir ke sekolah. Mengetahui kaedah untuk mendidik murid di kawasan bandar dan pedalaman adalah berbeza, guru-guru di sekolah ini kemudian menemui sinar untuk menyemai semangat cinta terhadap sekolah melalui sukan bola sepak.

Lebih membanggakan, pada tahun 2018 dan 2019, jurulatih pasukan pada masa itu telah berjaya membawa pasukan bola sepak SK Lemoi yang juga digelar sebagai ‘The Botaks’ menjuarai Kejohanan Bola Sepak Bawah 12 Tahun MSSD Cameron Highlands. Namun, pandemik virus Covid 19 telah memaksa semua aktiviti sukan di peringkat sekolah dihentikan dan telah menjatuhkan momentum ‘The Botaks’ selaku juara bertahan. Kini, Cikgu Zulzaidi, selaku jurulatih baharu menghadapi cabaran untuk mengembalikan rentak cemerlang dalam kejohanan dengan ahli pasukan yang baharu.

Salah seorang tonggak pasukan, Daniel, murid tahun 6 SK Lemoi merupakan seorang berketurunan Semai dan memiliki nilai yang diwarisi daripada kumpulan etnik itu. Berperwatakan kuat dan lasak, Daniel ingin menggalas tanggungjawab sebagai penyerang pasukan. Walau bagaimanapun, Cikgu Zulzaidi mempunyai perancangan yang lebih baik dalam memanfaatkan kelebihan Daniel namun kurang dipersetujui oleh Daniel sendiri.

Berjayakah Cikgu Zulzaidi membentuk karakter pelajar-pelajar SK Lemoi  melalui sukan bola sepak? Mampukah Daniel dan kawan-kawannya mengulangi pencapaian cemerlang pasukan bola sepak SK Lemoi? Jangan ketinggalan untuk menyaksikan program dokumentari Kicking Off The Lemoi’s Dream menerusi TV3 yang bakal bersiaran pada 17 Jun 2023, Sabtu, pukul 6.00 petang atau strim langsung secara HD di www.tonton.com.my.

Kicking Off The Lemoi’s Dream adalah usahasama produksi Rangkaian Televisyen Media Prima dan Thai Public Broadcasting Service. Di bawah payung Asian Broadcasting Union (ABU), usahasama ini dijalinkan menerusi Thai PBS ASEAN Documentary Co-Production Initiative yang menyaksikan penyertaan beberapa stesen TV dan syarikat produksi serata Asia Tenggara antaranya Media Prima Berhad (Malaysia), Thai PBS (Thailand), Rekam Indonesia (Indonesia), Lao National Television (Laos), VTV7 (Vietnam) dan TVK (Kemboja).

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