Thursday, December 31, 2009
(sticky) Malaysians In Need Of Help
Dear all, I opened this blog to highlight the plight of unfortunate Malaysians who need your help. I know we're all busy with our lives and stuff like this might escape our attention. So hopefully, by putting all the news in this blog, we could all be aware and contribute whatever we can. Please share with me if you know of others who might benefit from being highlighted here. Thank you.
Friday, July 10, 2009
Fish & Co
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...So I finally did it. It's a fad I never really considered getting into. But all that changed today. I had fish feeding off my feet. Hurrah.
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Yes, I squirmed at first, but after a few minutes, it felt as natural as having... um, fish nibbling at your feet. But I discovered that chemistry is quite key as well.
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I mean, with the Chinese fish, I didn't quite get the reaction I expected.
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But it was a different story with the Turkish fish. With these little buggers, my feet tasted really good, I guess...
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Monday, July 06, 2009
The 7 Coolest Things Of The Past 7 Days
1. Kevin Jonas gets engaged
Apparently he proposed with a US$75,000 diamond ring. Pft... kids these days...
2. Roger Federer wins 15th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon
Maybe he should be playing with half a racket or something to give others a chance.
3. Malaysian billionaire to buy EPL side Newcastle United
The billionaire DOES know that Newcastle are in the lower division right? A league that nobody in the world carries 'live' and thus, branding opportunities limited? He knows right?
4. 1.6 million people sign up for Michael Jackson Memorial tickets
And his albums are back on the charts. A showman right till the end...
5. Rick Astley did NOT die
Although we WERE kind of giving up on him. Phew!
6. Susan Boyle starts recording songs for debut album
It's produced by Simon Cowell and so far Susan hasn't fainted even once!
7. Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has swine flu but is recovering fast
Cos you know, they've got portions and stuff...
Apparently he proposed with a US$75,000 diamond ring. Pft... kids these days...
2. Roger Federer wins 15th Grand Slam title at Wimbledon
Maybe he should be playing with half a racket or something to give others a chance.
3. Malaysian billionaire to buy EPL side Newcastle United
The billionaire DOES know that Newcastle are in the lower division right? A league that nobody in the world carries 'live' and thus, branding opportunities limited? He knows right?
4. 1.6 million people sign up for Michael Jackson Memorial tickets
And his albums are back on the charts. A showman right till the end...
5. Rick Astley did NOT die
Although we WERE kind of giving up on him. Phew!
6. Susan Boyle starts recording songs for debut album
It's produced by Simon Cowell and so far Susan hasn't fainted even once!
7. Harry Potter star Rupert Grint has swine flu but is recovering fast
Cos you know, they've got portions and stuff...
Friday, July 03, 2009
Thursday, July 02, 2009
'JELMA 2' Launched!
So yesterday we had the launch of GUA’s latest online series, JELMA 2, at Bar Savanth Too in Mont Kiara. We wanted a creepy environment and I think we sure did pull it off. 
Most of the leading cast members and the crew were in attendance, and everyone basically got spooked good when we showed the first 2 episodes.
And I’m making the guarantee here again; JELMA 2 will be the scariest and bloodiest thing you’ll ever see online!
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Most of the leading cast members and the crew were in attendance, and everyone basically got spooked good when we showed the first 2 episodes.
And I’m making the guarantee here again; JELMA 2 will be the scariest and bloodiest thing you’ll ever see online!
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Here’s the synopsis:
The much talked about horror series depicts an evil representation of the devil which manifests in the form of a young boy. This manifestation which appears from the very first day of its foetal existence thrives to ensure that nothing shall prevent it from achieving the pinnacle of its power. In order to prevail, the demon casts his wrath upon those who are against him, leading to death if necessary.
In the second season, Rosli sends Mak Tom back to her hometown after defeating Wak Jang. However, he does not realize that his own son, Reza holds a grudge against him. Reza calls upon Wak Jang’s spirit and also conjures his late-parents’ manifestations to seek revenge on Rosli who was accused of breaking his allegiance with the devil.
So don’t forget to catch JELMA 2 starting 6th July only on http://www.gua.com.my/!
Here’s the synopsis:
The much talked about horror series depicts an evil representation of the devil which manifests in the form of a young boy. This manifestation which appears from the very first day of its foetal existence thrives to ensure that nothing shall prevent it from achieving the pinnacle of its power. In order to prevail, the demon casts his wrath upon those who are against him, leading to death if necessary.
In the second season, Rosli sends Mak Tom back to her hometown after defeating Wak Jang. However, he does not realize that his own son, Reza holds a grudge against him. Reza calls upon Wak Jang’s spirit and also conjures his late-parents’ manifestations to seek revenge on Rosli who was accused of breaking his allegiance with the devil.
So don’t forget to catch JELMA 2 starting 6th July only on http://www.gua.com.my/!
Monday, June 29, 2009
The 7 Coolest Things Of The Past 7 Days
1. Paris Hilton says Ronaldo too “sissy” for her
What did she expect? Dude WAS a Man U player…
2. Shaquille O’Neal traded and joins LeBron in Cleveland
Instantly the Cavaliers break world record for team with the biggest collective ego.
3. Transformers 2 burn up the box-office
They had us at Megan Fox’s pouty intro, really…
4. Facebook movie on the cards
Imagine the viral campaign on this one!
5. MotoGP king Valentino Rossi wins his 100th GP
His secret? No high-profile distracting girlfriends. You got that, Lewis Hamilton?
6. Jessica Simpson to star in new reality show
Apparently it’s called: “Is She Smarter Than A Kindergartener?”
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7. Perez Hilton v The Black Eyed Peas
But only one punch thrown. Boo! Hiss!
What did she expect? Dude WAS a Man U player…
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2. Shaquille O’Neal traded and joins LeBron in Cleveland
Instantly the Cavaliers break world record for team with the biggest collective ego.
3. Transformers 2 burn up the box-office
They had us at Megan Fox’s pouty intro, really…
4. Facebook movie on the cards
Imagine the viral campaign on this one!
5. MotoGP king Valentino Rossi wins his 100th GP
His secret? No high-profile distracting girlfriends. You got that, Lewis Hamilton?
6. Jessica Simpson to star in new reality show
Apparently it’s called: “Is She Smarter Than A Kindergartener?”
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7. Perez Hilton v The Black Eyed Peas
But only one punch thrown. Boo! Hiss!
Friday, June 26, 2009
Yes, I Was Quoted On Michael Jackson - Sorry...
Not on his death; but in 2005, when Michael Jackson was found not guilty of child molestation charges, I got a call from AP who asked me for a quote. I was FHM editor then and that quote was carried by the press the world over. It made me famous for a bit. I even got messages from the folks at FHM UK "congratulating" me. 
But others said the pop star's ordeal had damaged him and his career beyond repair.
In the Philippines, flamboyant former first lady Imelda Marcos cheered the verdict.
"Once again, the U.S. judicial system worked," she said. "God bless America!"
Jackson, 46, was acquitted Monday of charges he molested a 13-year-old cancer survivor in 2003 and gave the boy wine to facilitate the molestation. He also was accused of conspiring with members of his inner circle to hold the accuser and his family captive to get them to rebut a damaging documentary on Jackson's life.
It was a total legal victory met with jubilation among Jackson supporters.
In Romania, where Jackson is widely popular after he played two huge concerts in 1992 and 1996 and donated a playground to a Bucharest orphanage, fans were elated.
"It couldn't have been a better verdict, although it was the only verdict they could have come up with," said Alexandru Ciocodeica. He and other fans said they were crying with joy.
Others doubted the one-time King of Pop could regain his throne.
"The magic is forgotten," said Valdeci Pereira, an evangelist preacher in the Dona Marta shantytown in Rio de Janeiro where Jackson filmed the video "They Don't Care About Us" in 1996. "People will never listen to his music the same way again."
In Kuala Lumpur, Mohamad Zulkifli Abdul Jalil, editor of the Malaysian edition of FHM magazine, said Jackson's career is tarnished regardless of the verdict.
"I hate to say it, but he's doomed," he said.
In Taiwan, 19-year-old waitress Cindy Chu said on her way to work Tuesday that Jackson would find it hard to put the trial behind him, despite the acquittal.
"He might not find success again, because there will be a shadow over him for the rest of his life," she said.
In China, deejay Felix Hu of China Radio International predicted the damage to Jackson's image will only be temporary.
"For a while, we were advised not to play Michael Jackson songs when he was first charged. But now it's OK," said the Beijing-based Hu.
"The accusations were a blow to his image. But if he continues to produce good music, people will soon forget," Hu said. "Look at (search)and George Michael (search). People have forgotten the bad things that happened in their private lives."
In France, Yves Gautier, author of "Michael Jackson, The Other Side of the Mirror (search)," said Jackson still has loyal core of fans in France and Asia, and could organize a tour when he recovers his health.
"He is a fighter," Gautier told France's LCI television. "He needs to work for financial reasons but most of all for his ego."
Paddy Power, an Irish bookmaker, offered odds of 14-1 on the possibility of Jackson hitting No. 1 on the British pop chart with a new single. More likely, in Power's view, was that Jackson would sell his ranch, Neverland, or his share in the Beatles' songbook — both were offered at even odds.
Fans were relieved just to see the trial over.
"The minutes before the verdict were the most nervous moments of my life. Now, these are the happiest moments of my life," said Kent Vilhemsson, 21, watching from Skovde, Sweden.
In Japan, officials at Wakita Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells men's clothing under the brand "Michael Jackson," were delighted at the news.
The brand was launched before Jackson's arrest, but the publicity over the allegations has affected sales, said Junichi Ota, managing director at Wakita in Gifu, central Japan.
"To be honest, we feel relieved," Ota said. "(The trial) will have an impact on our brand image, but we avoided the worst case scenario," he said, adding Wakita plans to continue selling its Michael Jackson-brand clothing.
In Australia and the Middle East, TV stations interrupted programming to carry live coverage of the verdict in Santa Maria, Calif.
In Australia, 31-year-old Jason Jackson, a Michael Jackson impersonator since age 11, greeted the verdict with relief.
"I supported Michael from the start and I will continue supporting Michael," he said.
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And what did I say? In Kuala Lumpur, Mohamad Zulkifli Abdul Jalil, editor of the Malaysian edition of FHM magazine, said Jackson's career is tarnished regardless of the verdict.
"I hate to say it, but he's doomed," he said.
"I hate to say it, but he's doomed," he said.
Here's the full story:
Jacko Fans Celebrate Worldwide
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
Tuesday, June 14, 2005
LONDON — Michael Jackson (search) fans around the world celebrated his string of "not guilty" verdicts in a California child molestation case and expressed hope Tuesday that his musical career would now hit new heights.
But others said the pop star's ordeal had damaged him and his career beyond repair.
In the Philippines, flamboyant former first lady Imelda Marcos cheered the verdict.
"Once again, the U.S. judicial system worked," she said. "God bless America!"
Jackson, 46, was acquitted Monday of charges he molested a 13-year-old cancer survivor in 2003 and gave the boy wine to facilitate the molestation. He also was accused of conspiring with members of his inner circle to hold the accuser and his family captive to get them to rebut a damaging documentary on Jackson's life.
It was a total legal victory met with jubilation among Jackson supporters.
In Romania, where Jackson is widely popular after he played two huge concerts in 1992 and 1996 and donated a playground to a Bucharest orphanage, fans were elated.
"It couldn't have been a better verdict, although it was the only verdict they could have come up with," said Alexandru Ciocodeica. He and other fans said they were crying with joy.
Australian fan Dorin Birkental, 22, traveled to California in April to observe part of the trial.
"It made me very angry because I saw Michael Jackson sitting in the courtroom and he was just so frail and thin," she said. "It took so much out of him. All he's ever done is just do good and make amazing music."
"It made me very angry because I saw Michael Jackson sitting in the courtroom and he was just so frail and thin," she said. "It took so much out of him. All he's ever done is just do good and make amazing music."
Others doubted the one-time King of Pop could regain his throne.
"The magic is forgotten," said Valdeci Pereira, an evangelist preacher in the Dona Marta shantytown in Rio de Janeiro where Jackson filmed the video "They Don't Care About Us" in 1996. "People will never listen to his music the same way again."
In Kuala Lumpur, Mohamad Zulkifli Abdul Jalil, editor of the Malaysian edition of FHM magazine, said Jackson's career is tarnished regardless of the verdict.
"I hate to say it, but he's doomed," he said.
In Taiwan, 19-year-old waitress Cindy Chu said on her way to work Tuesday that Jackson would find it hard to put the trial behind him, despite the acquittal.
"He might not find success again, because there will be a shadow over him for the rest of his life," she said.
In China, deejay Felix Hu of China Radio International predicted the damage to Jackson's image will only be temporary.
"For a while, we were advised not to play Michael Jackson songs when he was first charged. But now it's OK," said the Beijing-based Hu.
"The accusations were a blow to his image. But if he continues to produce good music, people will soon forget," Hu said. "Look at (search)and George Michael (search). People have forgotten the bad things that happened in their private lives."
In France, Yves Gautier, author of "Michael Jackson, The Other Side of the Mirror (search)," said Jackson still has loyal core of fans in France and Asia, and could organize a tour when he recovers his health.
"He is a fighter," Gautier told France's LCI television. "He needs to work for financial reasons but most of all for his ego."
Paddy Power, an Irish bookmaker, offered odds of 14-1 on the possibility of Jackson hitting No. 1 on the British pop chart with a new single. More likely, in Power's view, was that Jackson would sell his ranch, Neverland, or his share in the Beatles' songbook — both were offered at even odds.
Fans were relieved just to see the trial over.
"The minutes before the verdict were the most nervous moments of my life. Now, these are the happiest moments of my life," said Kent Vilhemsson, 21, watching from Skovde, Sweden.
In Japan, officials at Wakita Co., Ltd., which manufactures and sells men's clothing under the brand "Michael Jackson," were delighted at the news.
The brand was launched before Jackson's arrest, but the publicity over the allegations has affected sales, said Junichi Ota, managing director at Wakita in Gifu, central Japan.
"To be honest, we feel relieved," Ota said. "(The trial) will have an impact on our brand image, but we avoided the worst case scenario," he said, adding Wakita plans to continue selling its Michael Jackson-brand clothing.
In Australia and the Middle East, TV stations interrupted programming to carry live coverage of the verdict in Santa Maria, Calif.
In Australia, 31-year-old Jason Jackson, a Michael Jackson impersonator since age 11, greeted the verdict with relief.
"I supported Michael from the start and I will continue supporting Michael," he said.
5 (Good) Things I’ll Always Remember About Michael Jackson
5. The Young Michael
So pure, so innocent and so damn talented. He put a smile on everyone’s faces and got a lot of kids to start dreaming and believing in themselves.
4. The Oprah Interview
He opened up and answered some really tough questions. So much shit had been written about him by then, the interview reminded everyone that he was still a normal human being.
3. We Are The World
It showed what sort of heart he had. A big one.
So pure, so innocent and so damn talented. He put a smile on everyone’s faces and got a lot of kids to start dreaming and believing in themselves.
...
4. The Oprah Interview
He opened up and answered some really tough questions. So much shit had been written about him by then, the interview reminded everyone that he was still a normal human being.
...
3. We Are The World
It showed what sort of heart he had. A big one.
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2. The Music Videos
Michael took music videos to another level with awesomely crafted and performed pieces. No need for me to mention titles, I know we can all replay the videos in our heads and remember every single move.
1. Winning Those 8 Grammys in 1984
Peerless during this period, it was still a pleasant surprise and delight to see him picking up those 8 Grammys. I actually taped that show and watched it over and over again.
2. The Music Videos
Michael took music videos to another level with awesomely crafted and performed pieces. No need for me to mention titles, I know we can all replay the videos in our heads and remember every single move.
1. Winning Those 8 Grammys in 1984
Peerless during this period, it was still a pleasant surprise and delight to see him picking up those 8 Grammys. I actually taped that show and watched it over and over again.
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