Stand Up Comedy @ The Granary Kuching

Got nothing to do on Friday the 13th? Or to afraid to go out in case of bad luck? *touchwood*

Here's the perfect solution: Head over to The Granary in Kuching for a Stand Up Comedy show to cheer up your Friday. Yeap Stand Up Comedy is here to cheer up your weekend!

Tickets are RM50 (Presale) and RM70 (At the door) so why delay? Call now and secure a seat for you as well as your family and friends. 

Line up: Sam See, Jonathon Atherton and Brian Tan. 

A Trip to Kuala Lumpur: Tune Talk MET10 Awards

The name ‘Hitz fm’ is pretty well known among Malaysians, it is believed that Hitz fm is the number 1 English Radio Station in Malaysia. And personally, Hitz fm radio is always being tuned into in my car. There was not a dull moment whenever I drive around the city or even driving to class everyday. I heard a lot about the MET10 Awards and I am so psyched to be given a chance by Astro to fly over to Kuala Lumpur, all the way from Sarawak to personally attend the MET10 Awards.

Malaysian English Top 10 Awards a.k.a MET10 Awards is a form of celebration and honouring the Malaysian English artists whom topped the Malaysian English Top 10 chart every week. MET10 charts airs every Sunday from 3pm till 4pm. It was first being introduced on 2000 and followed by the first ever MET10 Awards in 2005. After 11 years, MET10 Awards is finally back.

 

Without a doubt, the Malaysian English music industry is slowly being accepted around the globe. I was so shocked knowing that ‘Half The Man’ was actually Resh new single after he did a rebranding of himself last year. It is so good that I would sing along to it whenever it is on air. That explains how obsessed I was with ‘Half The Man’ and I was definitely rooting for Resh on that night. And I did not miss the chance to take a photo with him. Mission accomplished. If you know me, I am a shy person with a resting bitch face. But in the end, I have to pluck up all of my courage to ask Resh for a photo.

Enough with the pleasantries. Our driver picked us up from the hotel at 5.00 p.m and reached KWC Fashion Mall around 5.30 ish. I must say that the location is not the crowd’s favourite since there was not a lot of people around. One can tell a good mall depending on its crowd. The event started around 8 which is quite late. We were walking all over the StarXpo and tbh, I was literally bored af since I have nothing to do at all. But then music was playing, red carpet event started and the popcorn alongside the tarik was served. The crowd was getting a bit wild, well not that kind of festival super wild. Everyone was socialising, so that is a good sign indeed.

The performers of the night were the Kartel Crew, Paperplane Pursuit, Resh, OJ Law, Roshan Jamrock, Jason Law, Oh Chentaku, Jin Hackman, OAG, De Fam and also Kyoto Protocol. The electrifying performances were truly energetic and crowd moving. I was head banging a bit since I don’t dance; I mean come on have you ever saw a fat man dancing? You DO NOT wanna see that. Although I did dance when I was in the club (IT WAS ALCOHOL INFLUENCED)

Here are the lists of the winners that night.

Best Male Artist: OJ Law

Best Female Artist: Elizabeth Law

Best Band/Group: Tres Empire

Best Song: #SUPERGIRLS (De Fam)

Best Live Performer: Kyoto Protocol

Best Music Video: Banana (Jin Hackman)

Breakthrough Act: De Fam

Tune Talk Hall of Fame: OAG

De Fam was definitely winning big that night. The trio won two awards that night. It was the highlight of the MET10 Awards. Undeniably, the song #Supergirls is catchy, don’t mind if I do but I usually sing along to the song as well. I mean I believe that I was one of the #Supergirls. This was not my first time seeing them live so I’ve expected a lot from them. The first time was during Vivacity Megamall Opening and I was at the Nando’s opening at the same time but since the stage was so close to Nando’s, I’ve decided to delay the desserts and went off to cheer for them. It is not often we see a well choreographed song with amazing and talented singer performing it effortlessly. Back to the MET10 Awards, the trio did a performance of #Supergirls and their newest single (which I forgot what the title is, I was so excited I guess).

I had fun, but I bet the entire crowd had their share of fun as well. I really hope that there will be more MET10 Awards to come in honouring the Malaysian English artist of their efforts and their talents. Also, to have more crowds attending the awards as the attendances was quite disappointing. Nevertheless, no one can organize a party like Hitz fm do! Looking forward for more. 

A Trip to Kuala Lumpur: Juara Parodi

I’m living in a rental house with no TV and Astro. In other word, I was living under the rock with no updates on TV show or whatsoever. Replaying all of Gossip Girl series on my laptop is my source of entertainment. Once in a while, a movie in cinema is vital for me to have my share of the latest movie updates. I honestly never heard of Juara Parodi but to be given a chance by Astro to attend one of its live performance was a good opportunity for me to catch up with a bit of Malay entertainment.

Friday the 15^th, was the night were we headed over to Shah Alam Theatre to watch the performances by all of the participating artists. I had no clue or whatsoever about this show so I did not have much expectation but going into the theatre really hit me (a reality slap) that this show was a huge deal. The theme of the week was “Cinta” and the special word that has to be incorporated in the performances was “Ultraman”. It was quite funny seeing how they incorporate and fulfil the requirements needed to deliver their performance alongside the change of genre.

That night, it was the semi final week. 7 teams are still up to get into the final concert. I must say that the concept of this show is still new to me and I quite enjoy it. It was different. The 7 teams remaining was Mawi & the Loyar, Abang Face, Selamba Blur, Kobis Pedas, Righthanded, Black dot Chey and Slumber Blur. As for us, the media from Borneo, we were rooting for Mawi & the Loyar but to be disappointed in the end that they could not make it to the final.

I must say that the crowd was really wild. The supporters are definitely crazy (a good kind of crazy) about the show. What you see on screen was the polite kind of cheering version in the theatre. It was wild whenever commercial break or better yet before the show starts. They were basically doing a cheer war and I was terrified in case they kill each other or something. Just kidding.

Dato’ Zainal Abidin songs were being parody that night. It was indeed a golden moment to look at his face as the performers “destroyed” all of his songs. But in the end he came to rescue and revived his songs back to life by performing a few number of his evergreen songs.

Now back to the performances, I was quite intrigued with the performance by Selamba Blur when the genre was being changed to Ngajat. I can’t express how excited I was since oh well, I am a bit of typical Sarawakian myself.

Only 5 group get to go to the final round of Juara Parodi and they are Abang Face, Selamba Blur, Juri, Kobis Pedas, and Righthanded. Don’t forget to tune in into Astro Warna (132) or Astro Mustika HD (134) for this week final concert (Friday, 10 p.m.) and see who will win the title of Juara Parodi and bringing home the prize of RM 300,000

Konsert Era Sayang Sarawak

On the 12th of December 2015, right after Nando’s opening, I quickly hopped over to Merdeka Palace for Konsert Era Sayang Sarawak Press Conference. The press conference started a bit late, lucky for some of us since we basically had to rush over from Vivacity Megamall that day.

During the press conference, the artists performing that night introduced themselves and tell us a bit about songs that they were going to perform that night. I was quite intrigued when Nana Sheme told us that she was going to sing Hantu atau Buaya in Iban. Maybe because I was too Iban myself? Moving on, that night, 12 artists were going to perform. They are Lawa Nie Geng, Stacy, Black, Afgan, Altimet, Mal Imran, Nana Sheme, Deasy Natalina, Ir Radzi, Akim & The Majistret, Nadhar and Wani Kayrie.

The concert started at 8pm. The weather was good. The concert started with JoHaRa and also Era FM Sarawak radio announcers welcoming people to the concert.

First up was Lawa Nie Geng. They were energetic and definitely pumps up the party along with Deasy Natalina (all the way from Indonesia). The two sang 'Pasar Malam" before Deasy Natalina came on to the stage and they perform 'Aduh Aduh Sayang' and also 'Masalahku, Masalahmu'

Next was Nadhar. He is one of the up and rising Sarawakian in this music industry with his song 'Parah'

Third on the line was Ir Radzi. Also a local Sarawakian sang 'Sempurna Waktu' and 'Maafkan Aku'.

I was so mind blown by Wani Kayrie. A 15 year old girl with the voice so high that she could sing Ariana Grande’s part from Bang Bang with no problem at all! She is truly the girl we need to keep an eye on. I wonder what can this petite girl do in the future. She is well known with her single 'Jangan-Jangan'

Mal Imran was probably one of the eye candy for the audience since most of them are girl, waiting for some prince charming to serenade to them and Mal Imran killed it as well.His single  'Cinta Sukar Ditafsirkan' and 'Lepaskan Aku' did steal some spotlight in this concert. He also did a duet with Nadhar on their very own version of Sam Smith's Lay Me Down.

Altimet, the king of rap in Malaysia definitely bringing the hip to the hip hop. I could feel the vibes (insert hands up emoji) and almost sway to them songs! 'Syukur', 'Aku Tahu' and 'Jika Aku Kaya' did gave the audience some feel to it. You could never express how soulful his rap can get.

Nana Sheme was up and she knows how to rock up the concert as the crowd singing along to her famous ‘Hantu atau Buaya’ single. And also it was her first concert debut for the single ‘Boleh Blah’

Black with his high itch never fail to amaze everyone. Including yours truly.

Stacy was super pumped. I mean how can someone sing so flawless while dancing?! She did a number on 'Bosan', 'Not for Sale' and 'Gilalah'

Akim & The Majistret rocked the concert like literally. 'Mewangi', 'Obses', 'Sisaku' and also their famous 'Potret" was being performed that night.

Finally, the last and long awaited and anticipated performer of the night, Afgan. Everyone went crazy. Who could resist this good looking Indonesia with a voice of an angel? Everyone sang along to all of his song that night.

Overall, the concert was a great way for Era FM to connect and give back to its loyal listener. I had fun and I am pretty sure the people that came had fun as well. The feedback from Sarawakian is really good since there were 15,000 people attended the biggest concert yet in Sarawak.

Picture Credits: ERA FM Sarawak.

p.s: This is my first ever concert review so any deficiency on details, please forgive me.

Getting Inked

A lot of people has been asking why did you get a tattoo, does it hurt, why did you choose that design, what does Psalm 23:4 says and etc. Some of you may have followed my Instagram or Snapchat might know about this tattoo of mine. And I am glad to say that I am no longer a tattoo virgin anymore. I've always wanted a tattoo but never had a chance to do it. Finally, on the 15th September 2015, I've plucked up all of my courage and head over to Borneoheadhunters Tattoo Studio which coincidentally where my mom had her first tattoo as well. 

This tattoo is a tribute to my grandma and as you all know she died of cancer back in April. My grandma was my superwoman that I've grown and live with my whole entire, short, less than 20 years of life. She was the source of my strength to keep going. Without her, I may not be at where I am today, pursuing my degree in a public university. Which I am proud of because public university is what my grandma believes in. 

Psalm 23:4

Even though I walk through the darkest valley,

I will fear no evil, for ou are with me;

Your rod and your staff,

They comfort me.

This particular verse was engraved on my grandma’s tombstone and I must admit that I meant a lot to me. So that is one of the reason why this verse was so close to me. The anchor represent a hope that whatever happen in life, I will always stay grounded with both of my feet on the ground. Because that is what my grandma wants, to always keep on going pursuing your dream and to never give up. 

I’m getting a bit teary right now, lol. Anyway, the inking process was made by Robin and to be honest, I was scared as shit. My hands were shaking but after the needle finally penetrates the skin, I knew that it was too late to back up. The pain was bearable, but the pain behind this tattoo is much more than the physical pain that was poking through my skin for an hour. 

The hole in my soul relieved when the inking process was over. I finally had something permanent on me to remember my grandma by. Truth be told, I am afraid of losing my memory of her. Her voice, the touch of her warm skin, the smell of her cooking in kitchen and ever her gray hairs which I constantly plucked on her request. All those little things meant the whole world to me. I miss you so much Inik, I would do anything to turn back time and spend more time with you. But I know that God loves you more. Rest in peace my angel up above. 

Decorating your boring college room.

So how was it people? I know, the college dormitory might not live up to your expectation but look on the bright side, you could always do something about it. I'm a bit of a Tumblr inspired kind of person, I used to scroll down my Tumblr or WeHeartIt looking at decorated room photos so basically ideas came rushing to my brain to decorate my college room.

A lot of my friend know my so called "interior designing" skills when it comes to decorating my college room. It all started since Asasi and continued till then.

Back in Asasi, I have a thing for fairy lights and instax photos. And here it goes;

On the walls are posters on Audrey Hepburn, Twiggy, Keep Calm (it was trending back then so don't judge me) and also a motivation quotation to keep me motivated when studying. I love love love my study table back then and it was definitely a main attraction in my room. Imagine yourself feeling so down during the day and get back to this is pure heaven. Days passed and your taste in things changed, well mine does. I have a bipolar issues with myself. 

Moving on from Asasi and then there comes Degree, I have clean slate to decorate the room with and I was really excited for it but little do I know that the room was such a @*&$@!(&!)&)!$!. Pardon my French. At first, I was like "What the (*$@*$ kind of room is this?". I was complaining and whining on Twitter the whole day and then one day it just hit me. Well, after a round of listening to Drown by Bring Me The Horizon, I've decided to scroll down Tumblr and WeHeartIt for some depressive looking bedroom ideas and tada, here is the outcome!

Getting a new room is like getting a new sketch book, you can do whatever you want with it.But sadly, I no longer live here. Lulz, currently I'm sharing a room with 3 roommates so I dont bother to decorate it heavily, just some minor touches here and then.

So here are the tips to make your room look better or nicer;

1. Keep it tidy and clean.
2. Login/Sign up to Tumblr or WeHeartIt for inspiration.
3. DIY stuffs/tutorial online 
4. Filters :P

And currently I have an obsession with lanterns, so yeah. 

The Magic of ASEAN

Last night was the best day of my life I guess. Being able to attend a concert where Dato Siti Nurhaliza performs is just simply a dream come true. I've been worshiping and amazed by Dato Siti's voice since forever. I can't remember since when I did actually hear and watch her sing on the telly but I can sure tell you that I memorized atleast 60% of her songs. 

What is The Magic of ASEAN is all about?

Well it's a concert in celebrating the union of 10 countries in Southeast Asian region. This concert was used as a medium to promote the culture of each members of the ASEAN and also to enrich the knowledge of young adults specifically about ASEAN. 

UNIMAS was the lucky one to be chosen as the organizer for this year's concert and we as UNIMAS-ians are very proud of this. 

It was an orchestra type of concert and yes, it is an eargasm for me. I must say that my taste in music is very wide and strange. I listen to metal but yet, I do enjoy the melody of calming music's instrument. Especially traditional ones. Dato Siti Nurhaliza performances was a cherry on top for this concert. Worth every ringgit I spend on the ticket. I choose the 50 ringgit ticket just to take a closer look at Dato and she is definitely flawless and gorgeous! 

Well, I have projects to deal with so till then! Adios!