Lama tak jumpa Mr Publisher, Faisal of Merpati Jingga. Good discussion yesterday on our book project. Insya Allah, hope to have the book in your hands (hint, hint) by the end of the year. 😃
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Thursday, June 28, 2018
Hey Look, I'm On Radio!
I've done radio interviews a few times in my lifetime, and each time I'd think, "Damn, this is no easy thing." Even after I've done 'live' TV hosting, especially with "Malaysia Hari Ini", and also those Steve Jobs-style product launches, I have always maintained that radio would still be the hardest for me.
BUT that didn't stop me from taking up the opportunity given by Mr Radio himself, Halim Othman.
Halim is currently presenting on Suria FM for the sports-based program Grandstand. And since the end of last year, he had wanted me to be his partner! But it only came to fruition a couple of months ago, and now I'm a regular guest presenter on Grandstand!
I never felt comfortable sitting in a radio conti before. I felt like it was just too cramped, and you're basically isolated from everyone else. Unlike TV where the set is usually bigger and you have a crew fussing over everything, I always felt like it was a tougher proposition to conjure up the energy sitting all alone, or even with a partner.
But yeah, I took up the challenge. For one, I know Halim really well, and we are pretty much on the same wavelength. Our conversations have always been interesting, if I may say so myself. Haha. But this was also a challenge for him. He took this an opportunity for HIM to learn what he wants in a co-presenter, and so he's been guiding and coaching me accordingly.
And yeah, so far I've enjoyed the journey tremendously! The show is on every Sunday 10am to 12pm, and in that two hours we jam for 7-8 talksets. It's a mix between planned conversations and what come up spontaneously. Of course it helps that it's a sports show, and personally I have a LOT to say every time lah : ) What more with the World Cup now!
Not sure how long I will be doing this gig, but it's been an awesome ride so far. Only this past weekend we had someone saying, "Buat radio ni macam relax je kan?" Well, if only! I mean on TV, you might get away with things cos it's a visual medium, but your words obviously come out clearer on radio. Not that you are not allowed any mistakes tho.
So, do tune in to Grandstand! If you're not in your car, it's also online or just download the Suria app!
Thursday, November 22, 2012
My Short Film: "Tweet"
The CD arrived from London last week, so here it is; "Tweet". This is the short film I wrote and directed while doing the film-making course at Central Film School London last September. I worked with four other students and we were given a budget of GBP200. The inspiration for it? Well, have a look and you'll probably see someone you know in here... : )
Monday, October 22, 2012
Tuesday, February 21, 2012
Article in the New Straits Times: Marking A Milestone
Check it out: the article in today's New Straits Times on my personal running journey and Larian 40 Taman. Click on the photo for the link, or better yet, get the hard copy now! NST itself marks a milestone today by becoming the first "talking newspaper" and you could actually get this article read to you! How cool is that?
Wednesday, April 27, 2011
Will & Kate: The Royal Wedding on ntv7!
As I'm writing this, I'm watching Piers Morgan with a slew of guests talking about The Royal Wedding coming up this Friday. And yes, I'm one of those who actually cares about it and will be watching it on TV. Come on lah, this is part of history. Dude is gonna be King one day and how cool it'd be to say to your grandkids that you actually witnessed the whole thing! (albeit on TV)
Almost all major broadcasting companies in the world are already parked around Buckingham Palace now, including CNN who will have the dream team of Piers Morgan, Cat Deeley, Richard Quest and Anderson Cooper covering the event.
And guess what, you can also catch the Wedding this Friday on free TV i.e.: ntv7!
Friday, November 12, 2010
The GUA Review Show Returns
Hey peeps, totally forgot to plug this. After an absence of a couple of months, the GUA Review Show is back! To recap: It's a semi-serious online show where we review the latest in films, music and DVDs. It's hosted by yours truly and features a line-up of distinguished guests.
For the "comeback" episode, we reviewed the heist film "Takers". Next week will be a tad "panas" tho as we talk about the controversial film, "2 Alam".
Click HERE to watch.
For the "comeback" episode, we reviewed the heist film "Takers". Next week will be a tad "panas" tho as we talk about the controversial film, "2 Alam".
Click HERE to watch.
Tuesday, August 24, 2010
Wednesday, February 24, 2010
Pertandingan Cerita Lawak GUA
So yesterday we had the PC and launch of "Pertandingan Cerita Lawak GUA" at the colourful cafe "Stuff You Face" at Bangsar Shopping Centre.
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Basically it's a video UGC contest on GUA where anyone can send in their funny videos and stand a chance to win fantastic cash prizes.
It starts on March 1st and will run till 31st May. Each month we will be giving away RM1,000 for the top 3 videos, while the grand prize winner will take home RM2,000! Not bad huh?
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Best part, the grand prize winner will be judged by celebrity comedians, Harith Iskander and Din Beramboi. The duo will also be giving away 3 other subsidiary titles.
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For more info, click HERE
Thursday, January 28, 2010
Keluarga Besar MHI (Utusan Malaysia article)
Oleh METRA SYAHRIL MOHAMED
metra.mohamed@utusan.com.my
Gambar RASHID MAHFOF
SEJARAH penyiarannya bermula pada 30 Ogos 1987 dengan menghidangkan pelbagai informasi serta rancangan bual bicara mengenai isu semasa.
Nama-nama seperti Christine Ling dan Rosli Dahamin sememangnya telah berjaya membawa program sedemikian ke suatu tahap yang cukup membanggakan ketika itu.
Ditambah dengan kemunculan segmen dinamakan Jejak Kasih kendalian Aziz Desa, Sekapur Sirih memperkukuhkan lagi jenamanya sehingga menjadi program yang boleh dilabel sebagai berstatus ‘wajib tonton’.
Bertahun berlalu, sekitar Mac 1994, Sekapur Sirih ditukar ganti dengan nama Malaysia Hari Ini (MHI) bagi memberi suntikan baru kepada elemen yang lebih inovatif serta segar.
Legasi perantara yang pernah menggerakkan MHI adalah Datuk Mahadzir Lokman, Hasbullah Awang, Suhaimi Sulaiman, Nizal Mohamad dan Omar Abdullah selain Christine serta Aziz Desa.
Ia kemudiannya disambung dengan kehadiran wajah-wajah baru yang lebih segar seperti Ally Iskandar, Mazidul Akmal Sidek, Nik Nor Azura, Ahmad Fedtri Yahya, Abby Fana, Fienda, Mohd. Azmir Selamat (AG), Raja Mastura dan Wardina Safiyyah.
Memasuki 2010, MHI menokok sejarah membina perubahan apabila membariskan 10 perantara terkini yang menggabungkan muka lama dan baru.
Muka lama yang kekal ialah Ally Iskandar, Ahmad Fedtri, AG, Wardina dan Abby.
Bertambah menarik, muka baru yang muncul dalam MHI terdiri daripada mereka yang cukup terkenal di platform masing-masing sebelum ini.
Mereka ialah Ketua Pegawai Operasi Rangkaian Radio Media Prima Berhad (MPB), Seelan Paul; Pengurus Besar (Kandungan, Jenama, Pemasaran) Alt Media Sdn. Bhd., M. Zulkifli Abd. Jalil; Zakiah Anas, Annahita Bakavoli dan Tham Zher Peen.
Perubahan serta penambahbaikan ini dilakukan oleh pengurusan stesen TV yang bernaung di bawah payung Media Prima Berhad ini bertepatan sekali dengan hasrat kerajaan untuk menjayakan aspirasi 1Malaysia.
Lalu, jika diteliti senarai 10 nama personaliti yang menjayakan MHI era 2010 ini, ia sudah cukup menterjemahkan rasa itu.
Cabaran Zher Peen
Selama ini, Zher Peen hanya diberi kepercayaan mengendalikan acara dan program TV dalam bahasa Inggeris kerana kelebihannya menguasai bahasa itu.
Dan peluang yang diberikan kepadanya biarpun sangat menarik untuk mengisi profil kerjayanya, namun, Zher mengakui, tugas ini menuntut cabaran yang bukan kecil buatnya.
Cabaran paling besar menanti Zher ialah meyakini rakyat Malaysia terhadap kemampuannya mengendalikan MHI dalam bahasa rasmi negara.
Namun begitu, dalam satu aspek lain, hos rancangan 8TV Quickie ini menyifatkan, MHI merupakan platform terbaik buatnya memperkasakan penguasaan bahasa Melayu.
“Saya harus akui, saya tidak begitu fasih berbahasa Melayu. Inilah cabaran besar kepada saya apabila diberi peluang menjadi hos MHI.
“Pada masa yang sama, inilah peluang untuk saya memperbaiki kelemahan tersebut. Baru sahaja memulakan tugas sebagai hos MHI pada 18 Januari lalu, tugas ini sangat berbeza berbanding di Quickie,’’ katanya ketika ditemui baru-baru ini.
Sebaik menerima tawaran menyertai keluarga MHI, Zher awal-awa lagi sudah mengingatkan dirinya untuk memberi perspektif baru dalam program bual bicara pagi yang sangat popular di TV3 itu.
“Saya lebih berminat untuk membawa isu terkini berkaitan gaya hidup dan fesyen,’’ ujarnya yang bertugas di Bahagian Pembangunan Kandungan di Primeworks Studio, Media Prima Berhad.
Rasa bangga Seelan
Berbeza dengan Zher yang barangkali cukup asing bagi masyarakat Melayu, Seelan Paul sudah dianggap sebahagian daripada orang Melayu bagi sebilangan besar penggiat seni tanah air.
Masakan tidak, personaliti popular ini merupakan seorang ikon radio yang cukup sinonim dengan stesen radio bahasa Melayu yang kini diterajuinya, Hot FM.
Biarpun begitu, penyertaannya dalam program TV seperti MHI dianggapnya sebagai satu bonus buatnya kerana berpeluang meneroka satu lagi disiplin baru dalam kerjayanya sebagai pengamal media.
Seelan yang juga mula menyertai MHI pada 18 Januari lalu mengakui, hatinya berbunga keriangan kerana muncul sebagai orang India pertama sebagai hos MHI.
Pada masa yang sama, anak kelahiran Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang ini tidak terlepas daripada diselubungi masalah ketika bertugas di hadapan kamera.
“Bekerja di radio dan di hadapan kamera adalah dua situasi yang berbeza. Ada banyak perkara yang saya perlu belajar dengan pantas.
“Mujur juga buat permulaan ini saya hanya ditampilkan sekali saja dalam seminggu sebagai hos MHI,’’ katanya berkongsi perasaan.
Kata Seelan, meski bergelar junior di MHI walaupun sudah memiliki pangkat yang besar di rangkaian radio MPB, itu bukanlah satu masalah untuknya menjalankan tugas yang telah dipertanggungjawabkan.
Sedang biasakan diri - M. Zulkifli
Seorang lagi anggota famili baru MHI yang wajar diberi perhatian ialah M. Zulkifli.
Seperti Seelan, M. Zulkifli atau mudah disapa Zul juga sangat gembira dengan tawaran baru itu.
Sebagai salah seorang pembuat dasar dan pengurus di Alt Media (anak syarikat Media Prima Berhad), M. Zulkifli berpendapat tawaran mengendalikan MHI bak pucuk dicita ulam mendatang buatnya.
Namun, tatkala memulakan tugas di MHI menjelang tahun baru lalu, Zul dilihat seakan kurang selesa di set program itu dan agak kelam kabut.
Mengakui akan perkara itu, Zul menjelaskan, ketika ini dia masih lagi dalam proses membiasakan diri bertugas di hadapan kamera.
“Saya masih baru dan sudah pasti ada kelemahan. Kadang-kadang agak susah kita hendak pastikan pergerakan kamera dan dalam masa sama, kita perlu peka dengan arahan produser melalui alat pendengaran di telinga,’’ jelas M. Zulkifli yang merupakan pencetus idea penghasilan portal hiburan gua.com.my.
Keistimewaan menyertai MHI buat M. Zulkifli ialah memberi peluang kepadanya berkongsi maklumat mengenai media baru dan teknologi.
Impian Annahita tercapai
Beralih kepada Annahita Bakavoli pula, wanita berdarah kacukan Melayu-Parsi ini sememangnya sudah lama menginginkan untuk menduduki hos MHI.
“Sebelum ini saya pernah diundang menjadi pengacara jemputan dalam sebuah program.
“Di MHI, saya memang sudah lama mengimpikannya. Saya sendiri menghantar resume kepada MHI. Bukan mudah untuk dipilih dan saya sendiri terpaksa melalui proses uji bakat,’’ ujarnya berterus-terang mengenai keinginan yang sudah lama bersarang di hati.
Annahita memberitahu, memulakan tugas pada 1 Januari lalu, dia perlu memikirkan sesuatu yang baru untuk disajikan kepada penonton MHI dan bukannya mengharapkan panduan daripada penerbit semata-mata.
Katanya, selepas ini, dia sendiri perlu keluar mencari bahan berita untuk dibawa atau disalurkan kepada penonton.
“Saya lebih meminati hiburan, perundangan, seni dan masakan. Selepas ini saya perlu cari bahan berita sendiri,’’ jelasnya yang baru sahaja pulang mengambil kursus jangka pendek berkaitan teater, penulisan kreatif dan pengucapan awam di Amerika Syarikat.
Persaingan sihat - Ally
Sementara itu, senior dalam bidang pengacaraan khususnya program bual bicara, Ally Iskandar berpendapat, gabungan hos MHI yang ada ketika ini akan memberi warna baru kepada program yang sudah menjangkau usia lebih dua dekad itu.
“Masing-masing sudah dikenali dalam bidang tersendiri. Saya tidak melihat ia sebagai satu masalah kepada saya.
“Memasuki MHI, mereka sebenarnya membawa sekali kredibiliti yang dibentuk dalam bidang masing-masing,’’ katanya yang sudah sembilan tahun mengendalikan MHI.
Tambah Ally, kemasukan wajah baru MHI juga telah melahirkan budaya saing yang sihat kalangan hos MHI.
metra.mohamed@utusan.com.my
Gambar RASHID MAHFOF
SEJARAH penyiarannya bermula pada 30 Ogos 1987 dengan menghidangkan pelbagai informasi serta rancangan bual bicara mengenai isu semasa.
Nama-nama seperti Christine Ling dan Rosli Dahamin sememangnya telah berjaya membawa program sedemikian ke suatu tahap yang cukup membanggakan ketika itu.
Ditambah dengan kemunculan segmen dinamakan Jejak Kasih kendalian Aziz Desa, Sekapur Sirih memperkukuhkan lagi jenamanya sehingga menjadi program yang boleh dilabel sebagai berstatus ‘wajib tonton’.
Bertahun berlalu, sekitar Mac 1994, Sekapur Sirih ditukar ganti dengan nama Malaysia Hari Ini (MHI) bagi memberi suntikan baru kepada elemen yang lebih inovatif serta segar.
Legasi perantara yang pernah menggerakkan MHI adalah Datuk Mahadzir Lokman, Hasbullah Awang, Suhaimi Sulaiman, Nizal Mohamad dan Omar Abdullah selain Christine serta Aziz Desa.
Ia kemudiannya disambung dengan kehadiran wajah-wajah baru yang lebih segar seperti Ally Iskandar, Mazidul Akmal Sidek, Nik Nor Azura, Ahmad Fedtri Yahya, Abby Fana, Fienda, Mohd. Azmir Selamat (AG), Raja Mastura dan Wardina Safiyyah.
Memasuki 2010, MHI menokok sejarah membina perubahan apabila membariskan 10 perantara terkini yang menggabungkan muka lama dan baru.
Muka lama yang kekal ialah Ally Iskandar, Ahmad Fedtri, AG, Wardina dan Abby.
Bertambah menarik, muka baru yang muncul dalam MHI terdiri daripada mereka yang cukup terkenal di platform masing-masing sebelum ini.
Mereka ialah Ketua Pegawai Operasi Rangkaian Radio Media Prima Berhad (MPB), Seelan Paul; Pengurus Besar (Kandungan, Jenama, Pemasaran) Alt Media Sdn. Bhd., M. Zulkifli Abd. Jalil; Zakiah Anas, Annahita Bakavoli dan Tham Zher Peen.
Perubahan serta penambahbaikan ini dilakukan oleh pengurusan stesen TV yang bernaung di bawah payung Media Prima Berhad ini bertepatan sekali dengan hasrat kerajaan untuk menjayakan aspirasi 1Malaysia.
Lalu, jika diteliti senarai 10 nama personaliti yang menjayakan MHI era 2010 ini, ia sudah cukup menterjemahkan rasa itu.
Cabaran Zher Peen
Selama ini, Zher Peen hanya diberi kepercayaan mengendalikan acara dan program TV dalam bahasa Inggeris kerana kelebihannya menguasai bahasa itu.
Dan peluang yang diberikan kepadanya biarpun sangat menarik untuk mengisi profil kerjayanya, namun, Zher mengakui, tugas ini menuntut cabaran yang bukan kecil buatnya.
Cabaran paling besar menanti Zher ialah meyakini rakyat Malaysia terhadap kemampuannya mengendalikan MHI dalam bahasa rasmi negara.
Namun begitu, dalam satu aspek lain, hos rancangan 8TV Quickie ini menyifatkan, MHI merupakan platform terbaik buatnya memperkasakan penguasaan bahasa Melayu.
“Saya harus akui, saya tidak begitu fasih berbahasa Melayu. Inilah cabaran besar kepada saya apabila diberi peluang menjadi hos MHI.
“Pada masa yang sama, inilah peluang untuk saya memperbaiki kelemahan tersebut. Baru sahaja memulakan tugas sebagai hos MHI pada 18 Januari lalu, tugas ini sangat berbeza berbanding di Quickie,’’ katanya ketika ditemui baru-baru ini.
Sebaik menerima tawaran menyertai keluarga MHI, Zher awal-awa lagi sudah mengingatkan dirinya untuk memberi perspektif baru dalam program bual bicara pagi yang sangat popular di TV3 itu.
“Saya lebih berminat untuk membawa isu terkini berkaitan gaya hidup dan fesyen,’’ ujarnya yang bertugas di Bahagian Pembangunan Kandungan di Primeworks Studio, Media Prima Berhad.
Rasa bangga Seelan
Berbeza dengan Zher yang barangkali cukup asing bagi masyarakat Melayu, Seelan Paul sudah dianggap sebahagian daripada orang Melayu bagi sebilangan besar penggiat seni tanah air.
Masakan tidak, personaliti popular ini merupakan seorang ikon radio yang cukup sinonim dengan stesen radio bahasa Melayu yang kini diterajuinya, Hot FM.
Biarpun begitu, penyertaannya dalam program TV seperti MHI dianggapnya sebagai satu bonus buatnya kerana berpeluang meneroka satu lagi disiplin baru dalam kerjayanya sebagai pengamal media.
Seelan yang juga mula menyertai MHI pada 18 Januari lalu mengakui, hatinya berbunga keriangan kerana muncul sebagai orang India pertama sebagai hos MHI.
Pada masa yang sama, anak kelahiran Nibong Tebal, Pulau Pinang ini tidak terlepas daripada diselubungi masalah ketika bertugas di hadapan kamera.
“Bekerja di radio dan di hadapan kamera adalah dua situasi yang berbeza. Ada banyak perkara yang saya perlu belajar dengan pantas.
“Mujur juga buat permulaan ini saya hanya ditampilkan sekali saja dalam seminggu sebagai hos MHI,’’ katanya berkongsi perasaan.
Kata Seelan, meski bergelar junior di MHI walaupun sudah memiliki pangkat yang besar di rangkaian radio MPB, itu bukanlah satu masalah untuknya menjalankan tugas yang telah dipertanggungjawabkan.
Sedang biasakan diri - M. Zulkifli
Seorang lagi anggota famili baru MHI yang wajar diberi perhatian ialah M. Zulkifli.
Seperti Seelan, M. Zulkifli atau mudah disapa Zul juga sangat gembira dengan tawaran baru itu.
Sebagai salah seorang pembuat dasar dan pengurus di Alt Media (anak syarikat Media Prima Berhad), M. Zulkifli berpendapat tawaran mengendalikan MHI bak pucuk dicita ulam mendatang buatnya.
Namun, tatkala memulakan tugas di MHI menjelang tahun baru lalu, Zul dilihat seakan kurang selesa di set program itu dan agak kelam kabut.
Mengakui akan perkara itu, Zul menjelaskan, ketika ini dia masih lagi dalam proses membiasakan diri bertugas di hadapan kamera.
“Saya masih baru dan sudah pasti ada kelemahan. Kadang-kadang agak susah kita hendak pastikan pergerakan kamera dan dalam masa sama, kita perlu peka dengan arahan produser melalui alat pendengaran di telinga,’’ jelas M. Zulkifli yang merupakan pencetus idea penghasilan portal hiburan gua.com.my.
Keistimewaan menyertai MHI buat M. Zulkifli ialah memberi peluang kepadanya berkongsi maklumat mengenai media baru dan teknologi.
Impian Annahita tercapai
Beralih kepada Annahita Bakavoli pula, wanita berdarah kacukan Melayu-Parsi ini sememangnya sudah lama menginginkan untuk menduduki hos MHI.
“Sebelum ini saya pernah diundang menjadi pengacara jemputan dalam sebuah program.
“Di MHI, saya memang sudah lama mengimpikannya. Saya sendiri menghantar resume kepada MHI. Bukan mudah untuk dipilih dan saya sendiri terpaksa melalui proses uji bakat,’’ ujarnya berterus-terang mengenai keinginan yang sudah lama bersarang di hati.
Annahita memberitahu, memulakan tugas pada 1 Januari lalu, dia perlu memikirkan sesuatu yang baru untuk disajikan kepada penonton MHI dan bukannya mengharapkan panduan daripada penerbit semata-mata.
Katanya, selepas ini, dia sendiri perlu keluar mencari bahan berita untuk dibawa atau disalurkan kepada penonton.
“Saya lebih meminati hiburan, perundangan, seni dan masakan. Selepas ini saya perlu cari bahan berita sendiri,’’ jelasnya yang baru sahaja pulang mengambil kursus jangka pendek berkaitan teater, penulisan kreatif dan pengucapan awam di Amerika Syarikat.
Persaingan sihat - Ally
Sementara itu, senior dalam bidang pengacaraan khususnya program bual bicara, Ally Iskandar berpendapat, gabungan hos MHI yang ada ketika ini akan memberi warna baru kepada program yang sudah menjangkau usia lebih dua dekad itu.
“Masing-masing sudah dikenali dalam bidang tersendiri. Saya tidak melihat ia sebagai satu masalah kepada saya.
“Memasuki MHI, mereka sebenarnya membawa sekali kredibiliti yang dibentuk dalam bidang masing-masing,’’ katanya yang sudah sembilan tahun mengendalikan MHI.
Tambah Ally, kemasukan wajah baru MHI juga telah melahirkan budaya saing yang sihat kalangan hos MHI.
Thursday, January 21, 2010
Vince's "Kronologi Cinta"
So on Tuesday, I attended the launch of Vince's latest album "Kronologi Cinta" at Bangkok Jazz. As I had previously mentioned, my contribution is in the form of the lyrics for the song "Apa Jawapannya", composed by Vince.
"Missing" from the industry for the past 3 years, it was great to see that he still has the support of the media, judging from the good turnout. Good for you, bro!
And as a nice gesture as well, Vince and NSR gave customised framed album covers to everyone involved in the album; composers, lyricists and musicians.
Vince also debuted his latest music video for the single "Biarkan" which features the dude as a Vampire (wannabe, haha). And I hear "Apa Jawapannya" will be the next music video to be shot, so I'm looking forward to that.
Anyway, congrats again bro. And peeps, do get the album, it's a pretty good one, I can assure you...
"Missing" from the industry for the past 3 years, it was great to see that he still has the support of the media, judging from the good turnout. Good for you, bro!
And as a nice gesture as well, Vince and NSR gave customised framed album covers to everyone involved in the album; composers, lyricists and musicians.
Vince also debuted his latest music video for the single "Biarkan" which features the dude as a Vampire (wannabe, haha). And I hear "Apa Jawapannya" will be the next music video to be shot, so I'm looking forward to that.
Anyway, congrats again bro. And peeps, do get the album, it's a pretty good one, I can assure you...
Wednesday, January 06, 2010
My Latest Song With Vince
With loads on my plate off late, lyric-writing has taken somewhat of a backseat. But when AF1 champ Vince called me up and asked me to contribute something for his new album, I said "hell yeah!".
Vince and I have had some good success over the years. I wrote the words to his first major hit "Mengapa Harus Cinta?", which got into Anugerah Juara Lagu. The MACP royalty's not bad either, haha.
I also wrote lyrics for "Percayalah Sayang", the new track on his Best-Of album which was his last release until now. "Percayalah Sayang" got some good airplay as well as a spot in the semis of Muzik-Muzik.
So the latest one is something called "Apa Jawapannya", a rock-ish tune with an awesome chorus. It's track 2 on his latest album "Kronologi Cinta", which I just got earlier today. I've heard a few tracks, and so far, I'm damn impressed.
The production sounds really good, and Vince's voice is in true top form.
So peeps, do check it out!
Vince and I have had some good success over the years. I wrote the words to his first major hit "Mengapa Harus Cinta?", which got into Anugerah Juara Lagu. The MACP royalty's not bad either, haha.
I also wrote lyrics for "Percayalah Sayang", the new track on his Best-Of album which was his last release until now. "Percayalah Sayang" got some good airplay as well as a spot in the semis of Muzik-Muzik.
So the latest one is something called "Apa Jawapannya", a rock-ish tune with an awesome chorus. It's track 2 on his latest album "Kronologi Cinta", which I just got earlier today. I've heard a few tracks, and so far, I'm damn impressed.
The production sounds really good, and Vince's voice is in true top form.
So peeps, do check it out!
Apa Jawapannya
Dari jauh ku terpandang
Wajah mu, buat ku kenang
Hari penuh cinta dan sayang
Kau menyapa diri ini
Kini kau sudah sendiri
Senyum mu pilu
Walau teruja bertemu mata
Persoalan pun tiba
Chorus:
Tanpamu di hati
Wajah mu, buat ku kenang
Hari penuh cinta dan sayang
Kau menyapa diri ini
Kini kau sudah sendiri
Senyum mu pilu
Walau teruja bertemu mata
Persoalan pun tiba
Chorus:
Tanpamu di hati
Ku lemah, tak berani
Dunia bagai berhenti
Namun tak mungkin lupa
Janji mudah kau ingkar
Tuhan aku bertanya
Apa jawapannya?
Ingin ku luahkan rindu
Erat, ku pegang tanganmu
Seperti dahulu
Mengapa perlu kau dusta
Hingga ku hilang semua
Apa ku percaya
Walau hadirmu bagai cahaya
Kelam jua ku rasa
Bridge:
Kini kau memujuk ku
Sambutlah cinta mu, sambutlah kasih mu
Berilahku sedikit waktu
Rayu mu, janji mu, aku ragu
Dunia bagai berhenti
Namun tak mungkin lupa
Janji mudah kau ingkar
Tuhan aku bertanya
Apa jawapannya?
Ingin ku luahkan rindu
Erat, ku pegang tanganmu
Seperti dahulu
Mengapa perlu kau dusta
Hingga ku hilang semua
Apa ku percaya
Walau hadirmu bagai cahaya
Kelam jua ku rasa
Bridge:
Kini kau memujuk ku
Sambutlah cinta mu, sambutlah kasih mu
Berilahku sedikit waktu
Rayu mu, janji mu, aku ragu
Lagu: Vince
Lirik: M.Zulkifli
Friday, September 11, 2009
GUA Turns 2 Today!
Yes, it's been two years of blood (some, really!), sweat (loads) and tears (a couple, maybe). But most importantly, it's been one fun and damn satisfying ride.
And I'm happy to report that gua.com.my has firmly established iself as the leading Malaysian online entertainment and lifestyle brand. Says who? Well, says Comscore, the Nielsen of online.
For most months this year, gua.com.my has led the rankings, leaving the rest (they know who they are), eating cyber dust. Oh yes, I have no qualms telling the rest to, you know, Suck It.
The success of course has to be attributed to our fantastic and talented team. Thanks also to the bunch of scandalous artistes who constantly help to keep our gossip pages flaming hot. So, hurrah for the scandalous lot!
Having said all that, there's still a lot of work to be done. For one, competition is getting stiffer by the day. More and more entertainment "portals" are popping up, most of which shamelessly steal our content while breaking a host of other laws. But hey, we know how things roll these days and we're down with that (for now)...
And then there's the constant need to improve our own stuff, which our guys are totally committed to. So while it's been an incredible two years, look out for major changes coming in these next few months that will move our bar from great to awesome.
So thanks for all the support peeps! There's gonna be a cool buka puasa do tonight and I'll be sure to post up the photos later. Cheers!
And I'm happy to report that gua.com.my has firmly established iself as the leading Malaysian online entertainment and lifestyle brand. Says who? Well, says Comscore, the Nielsen of online.
For most months this year, gua.com.my has led the rankings, leaving the rest (they know who they are), eating cyber dust. Oh yes, I have no qualms telling the rest to, you know, Suck It.
The success of course has to be attributed to our fantastic and talented team. Thanks also to the bunch of scandalous artistes who constantly help to keep our gossip pages flaming hot. So, hurrah for the scandalous lot!
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Having said all that, there's still a lot of work to be done. For one, competition is getting stiffer by the day. More and more entertainment "portals" are popping up, most of which shamelessly steal our content while breaking a host of other laws. But hey, we know how things roll these days and we're down with that (for now)...
And then there's the constant need to improve our own stuff, which our guys are totally committed to. So while it's been an incredible two years, look out for major changes coming in these next few months that will move our bar from great to awesome.
So thanks for all the support peeps! There's gonna be a cool buka puasa do tonight and I'll be sure to post up the photos later. Cheers!
Saturday, August 08, 2009
Watch 8TV On Your Mobile!
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Peeps, now you can watch your favourite 8TV programmes like 'I Wanna Be A Model' and 'Blogger Boy' on your mobile phone. Not just teasers or trailers, but FULL EPISODES just like the online version. .jpg)
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A simple yet meriah launch was held on the 5th at the Platinum Suite, Cineleisure to announce this and a couple of other upcoming mobile initiatives, including a full-fledged GUA mobile site. So watch this space!
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All you need to do to watch is go to mobile.8tv.com.my and follow the instructions. It's a free service (data charges apply), so try it out now!
Saturday, January 31, 2009
Malaysian Politicians STILL Say The Darndest Things!
The first one was a huge success (it dominated the MPH charts, I understand), so why not do a volume 2? But before I go any further, I have to formally state that I am terribly jealous of the book’s publisher and compiler, Amir Muhammad. Cos this is the sort of book I’ve always dreamt of publishing myself, and Amir’s done two bloody volumes already. Boring betul.
But let it be known that I have plans to launch a series of my own, tentatively called: “Amazing Sex Stories From Malaysia”, which will be a compilation of bizarre sex-related tales (duh) from this beloved country of ours. Yes, I’m so looking forward to dominating that MPH chart. So, hah!
But let it be known that I have plans to launch a series of my own, tentatively called: “Amazing Sex Stories From Malaysia”, which will be a compilation of bizarre sex-related tales (duh) from this beloved country of ours. Yes, I’m so looking forward to dominating that MPH chart. So, hah!
Anyway, volume 2 of “Malaysian Politicians Say The Darndest Things” is out now in stores and it’s a jolly good read. Especially since Yours Truly is indirectly one of the subject matters!
Page 50 quotes DPM Najib Tun Razak:
“The (newspaper) spoke of this and that position… and I’m not talking about positions during a football game or the (government’s) Middle East position.”
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And the footnote says:
Deputy Prime Minister Najib Razak expressing his displeasure at a sex-filled edition of the Weekend Mail. The paper, which is normally associated with consumer causes, had been around for over a century but was trying to rebrand itself. Under the general heading ‘Let’s Talk About Sex’, the front-page alone contained the phrases “Fetish Files”, “Pole Dancing Tips”, “Kinky Caked” and “Hooters!” The editor was then suspended.
My only sore point is that Amir never asked if I wanted my picture to be included. Dude, you owe me a 2-piece chicken set at Popeyes…
But peeps, buy the book! You can also order it online HERE…
Sunday, January 18, 2009
AJL Tonight!
Peeps, Malaysian TV's biggest event, Anugerah Juara Lagu 23, will take place tonight! It'll be live on TV3 at 9pm but there's other stuff for you to look out for...
If you're not in Malaysia, watch the show through live streaming on http://www.tv3.com.my/ tonight. And for the latest news updates on AJL and a live photo gallery, click on http://www.gua.com.my/ now and stay there for the rest of the day.
It's gonna be one hell of a day today...
If you're not in Malaysia, watch the show through live streaming on http://www.tv3.com.my/ tonight. And for the latest news updates on AJL and a live photo gallery, click on http://www.gua.com.my/ now and stay there for the rest of the day.
It's gonna be one hell of a day today...
Tuesday, September 09, 2008
KLUE's Top 20 Under 40
Peeps, do pick up KLUE mag's September issue...
The Top 20 Under 40 feature is quite a good read. Especially since I'm in it... : )
The Top 20 Under 40 feature is quite a good read. Especially since I'm in it... : )
BTW, Im also quoted in a story on net TV on this new portal The Nut Graph, click here to read
Thursday, July 03, 2008
Sunday, June 01, 2008
My Other, Other Blog
This one's for the heck of it. And I DO need contributions. So click here for TOILET SIGNS!
Sunday, May 18, 2008
Malaysian Artistes For Unity
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