Penang: The Land of Food!
(Blog Update For My Holiday Trip Up North 2 Penang)
Just came back from NUFFNANG's Special Screening of Mamma Mia - The Musical @ 1Utama last night! It was awesome... finally get the chance to meet up with friends, and some familiar faces as well! To those who i just got to know, WASSSUPPP!! And for those who i missed out on, holler me here or on Facebook!
Anyways, was in Penang long time ago... for a holiday trip! Baaha...makan makan makan ajer kerja Shaz! Yesslah... Chendul Penang Road memang bagus! - There's more pictures to come with this blog update on my Penang trip, here are just some of them!
At times I wanna be a model! Yes, a model for a magazine or anything at all! As long as my photo is taken and it's published somewhere i'm happy enough! But that didn't really go well! In fact, i'm actually on the newspaper, banners, and etc... for other ads!
Oh well...When i was in Penang, stayed @ G Hotel. And managed to be such a poser for a short while! Hehehe.. posing in the toilet of G Hotel, my room... clean and nice!
Ooohh BRAIN FREEZE la makan CHENDUL!
You want some?? Come on over to Penang Road Chendul!
Continental breakfast at G Hotel - FRESH FRUITS!!!
Look at the beauty of the earth, the sun, the reflections!
Model...Toilet model!
Emoness...on the phone!
BAD - Dun do this! Spoiling public property!
I was off for a week...
I was trying to be myself, and perhaps a little bit more than myself! Of course - i was on holiday for a week last week and my friends from England came down to KL for a visit! Cuti-cuti Malaysia... Yezzzaa!!! But sometimes, i just feel like being a kid again! So here's the pics of me being me and with my friends! Check it out...
By the way - my friends Carly and Miriam from England came down to KL, so Xian Jin and I went around to bring them for a tour of Kuala Lumpur - by day and night with true Malaysian Foods giving them real Malaysian Hospitality.
Look at that, the kid was looking at me trying to be a kid again! Mwhahaha..
Joey, wearing the Xfresh-a-holic t-shirt eating Chicken Chop @ Damansara Uptown..sedap!!!
My friends... Kuok, Adrian, Me, Joey and KJ!
Group Photo - after having Roti Tisu @ SS2 Kayu Nasi Kandar... Kylie, Michy, Chris, Carly, Miriam, XJ, Me and Nick!
Miriam, Carly, XJ and Me on the KLCC Twin Towers Skybridge!
Carly, Miriam, XJ and Nick - eating ROTI TISU! The biggest in Malaysia...
It was lunch time - the girls wanted to try Banana Leaf rice!
Oops, almost forgotten this pic! XJ Tryin to be COOL!
A superb view from Level 41 of the Skybridge!
Petronas Skybridge...bridging the gap between the two worlds!
Oh yea, the show @ KLPac - 8 Ways To Lighten The Schoolbag did a superb job! Thx Kelvin for the show!
The cast members from 8 Ways To Lighten The Schoolbag! Awesome show guys! Y'all RAWKS!
Love & Beauty - The Sonnets of William Shakespeare
LOVE & BEAUTY
The Sonnets of William Shakespeare
Directed by CHRIS LING
Production Design by SANDEE CHEW
Lighting Design by TEO KUANG HAN
Multimedia Design by GOH CHOON EAN, OLIVIA OON & SAW POH SIM
Original Music by NICK CHOO
Also Featuring Poetry by ALEX BROUN & HELENA FOO
Starring THE T4YP ENSEMBLE
Alfred Loh, Farah Rani, Gadiy Lim, Gowry Paary, Iedil Putra Alaudin, Ivan Chan, Johann Oh, Kimberly Mehta, Marvin Wong & Oliver Peters
If you guys are free this Thursday 18th to the 20th of September (that's this Thursday till Sunday), you may want to head over to KLPac for a play by T4YP (Theater 4 Young People) for a play called "Love & Beauty" - The Sonnets of William Shakespeare.
Hahah... yess it's a MUST! Last 2 weeks ago, i was just at KLPac for a play called "8 Ways To Lighten The Schoolbag", and it was GREAT! Something different than watching movies at the cinemas. Point taken, yes films are films but these plays are really good - so why not support the local act, have some fun with your friends. Head on over to KLPac this thursday night!
By the way - my friends Gadiy, Marvin, Johann, Alfred are acting in this play! And i'll be there to lend some support to these guys who are making a difference in the local art scene. So let's support other Malaysians by going for these kinds of events!
Details below...
18 - 20 Sept @ 8.30pm / 20 - 21 Sept @ 3pm
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RM25 / RM10 (students only)
KLPac's Curious Residency Showcase kicked off with Helena Foo's After Our's and continued with Mark Beau de Silva's 8 Ways to Lighten the School Bag. Since the entire showcase is a product of talented young thespians, it only seems fitting to finish off with a production by KLPac's Theatre for Young People (T4YP) Ensemble, led by its Director Chris Ling.
One man considers the merits of love and beauty in the course of one night. Sometimes whimsical and funny, at other times poignant and sad, Love & Beauty presents the timeless sonnets of William Shakespeare in a heady mix of musings, poetry, music and multimedia.
Experience Shakespeare as you have never experienced it before - in all manners and forms (even in a song!), both conventional and unconventional... This multi-sensory blitz is set to wrap up the showcase with a big bang!
FOR TIX, CALL (KLPac) 03-4047 9000 or (The Actors Studio @ BSC) 03-2094 9400
MidValley Megamall's FESTIVE Celebration!
...Selamat Hari Raya Aidilfitri...
I've always wondered how it's like to travel around the whole entire day visiting one house to another, going from one uncle's / auntie's place eat and eat and eat! Well I tried that every year! But after the first 3 house - you can't really eat anymore.
Anyway, to get you started for this year's Hari Raya celebration it's a MUST for you SHUTTERBUG lovers to checkout some of the coolest shopping malls in town! For example, MidValley Megamall in Kuala Lumpur will surprise you with some of the coolest decorations and festive bites to die for within the mall.
From 12th September till 5th October - shoppers (YOU and ME) will enjoy a different new feeling to the mall with its"kampung melayu" aka Malay Village style at the main center court throughout till the east spine of the shopping mall. All of these are delicately designed by our main inspiration, the beautiful Malay architecture (with coconut trees, 'atap' roofs, batik, lemang...), wanna see it - experience it yourself this month at MV!
The good old days can be revived here at MidValley Megamall, what a great escapade for those who just want a different feeling to a new shopping experience during this month of Ramadhan. Oh yes, for those who simply LOVES food! Well you get to choose over 50 different Halal restaurants, cafes, fast food outlets and snack bars for berbuka puasa.
You know what... i simply LOVE shopping at MidValley because of the vast array of places to eat! If you want fast food, almost everything is there from McD, KFC, Carl's Jr., Burger King. If you want something more western there's always the alternative of getting yourself to Chili's or Tony Roma's. Oh.. Japanese well there's the usual Sushi King and Teppanyaki and the best of all YO!sushi! But hey... you know what really kicks into my taste buds??? - The food court at MidValley that serves this really cool CHICKEN RICE (available in different types roast, lemon fried chicken, steam or even braised!). Oh yea... not forgetting the Portuguese grilled fish, it's HOT but makes you wanna return for more! Don't even have to go to Malacca for such!
Whoa...there's a lot to tell you guys about what this mall has to offer... Me being a guy who just loves visiting shopping malls and taking a look at what kind of designs they have to offer. Well - Midvalley Megamall being one of them... and i sure have to tell you that they have made quite a big effort on providing what shoppers really want for this festive season. Why? Well.. read on more... >>>
Wanna shop for your family / loved ones... you can get some kain songket, baju kurung, brooches, shawls, home decorative items, and not forgetting hampers and cookies too! All of these are available at the Festive Street Market located on the ground floor.
By the way there is this shop called Lavand where you can find exquisite chocolates and gift packs, and for someone like me who SIMPLY LOVES Jeruk!!! There's this stall that i found in MidValley Lower Ground Floor - nearby Nando's called "Iz Jeruk & Tropical Fruits", yes preserved fruits is a DELICACY!
Now the part that you've been waiting for... one of the main things that would LIVEN up YOUR HARI RAYA Celebration / experience here at MidValley Megamall is the entertainment! Bringing you a variety of cultural dance performances and traditional instrumental showcases at the Centre Court, Ground Floor. The performances starts from 15th September to 5th October. So be sure to visit MV for some of these...!
If that's not your cuppa tea, or you need more to liven up your spirit this Aidilfitri, well celebrate in style and get some fashion ideas at the festive fashion showcase. Fashion shows by E'tho, Kriteria, Envee, Bonita, Sembonia and Carlo Rino on the 20th and 21st September.
Not forgetting daily arts and crafts demonstrations of the east coast such as wood carving, wau making, batik painting, 'mengkuang' and rattan weaving and more will take place at the Centre Court and East Atrium, Ground Floor of MidValley.
Be sure to visit the customer service counter at the east atrium when you've shopped / spend more than RM100 in a single receipt from any specialty store at MidValley between 12th September to 5th October to get your FREE RAYA PACKETS (remember whilst stocks lasts and limited to 3 packets per customer).
Wanna know more about what MidValley Megamall has to offer - whether its the infos on cultural performances, demonstrations and fashion show - log on to http://www.midvalley.com.my
By the way - stay tuned to Jam-X tonight at 8PM - 12Midnight... yes Zone Planet X is on air this morning! It's Hari Keluarga XFM today!
Bombay Sapphire: Art Projects 2008
BSAP'08 Commencing from 20th September till 6th December 2008...
A mini art festival to showcase artists work from Malaysia and Southeast Asia. A wide variety of ideas all grouped at this festival showcasing their finest work and to also help them further their direction in this great artistic life.
If you love watching videos which are more than just a mere recording of a director's work and the edit of a video editor on the computer... YOU will LOVE the Bombay Sapphire Art Proejcts this year as the Southeast Asian Video Screening will be held at the Valentine Willie Fine Art Project Room from the 20th September till 11th October 2008. Here you will not only enjoy watching videos from fellow Malaysians, but also those from Indonesia, Thailand and the Philippines. Showcasing their work here through video and also art work! It is more than just their masterpiece!
Experimental films is the keyword here - for YOU students from Film Television & Broadcasting lines, just like me - i would LOVE to have a look at these kinds of films as it triggers and stimulates part of your brains to analyse the film other than just watching it. This is a rare opportunity if you were to ask me, watching films at cinemas or on the television - only gives you a mere storyline. These "Art Directors" gives you various trends and styles in video art in different context and even cultures that makes us whom we are (Southeast Asia - a diverse and complex region). If you are a student in this line - be sure to catch this exhibition!
My friends Sharani, Adeline and Smitha! - Partayyy time!
This is a bottle of the Bombay Sapphire...
Now, this is a photo that could be used for an ADVERT!
Below are a list of events by BSAP'08 that should help you fill up your schedule for the next few months for you ART lovers!
Southeast Asian Video Screening in VWFA Project Room
20 September - 11 October 2008
Chang Yoong Chia: Safe House in VWFA Project Room
18 October - 8 November 2008
Lim Kok Yoong: When You're Not Your Body in VWFA Project Room
15 November - 6 December 2008
Closing Potluck Party and launch of KL ART MAP 2009 at Palate Palette
6 December 2008
To:
Sat Dec 6, 2008
Time:
Opening hours: 12 - 8pm Monday to Friday, and 12 - 6 pm Saturday. Closed on Sundays and Public Holidays. Admission is free.
Address:
1st Floor, 17 Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur
Tel:
03 - 2284 2348
Sharani and Adeline... my former collegemate from LUCT and friend from TCPJ!
Ok ok... this pic looks like they're acting / posing for an advert!
The bar was kinda busyyy!!
A group photo of us all tonight!
The bottle... (sorry, i don't drink Alcohol!).
Adeline...you had a bit too much ka?
Let's all meet up again soon ya!
For more information on other events, keep on tuning to me, Shaz on XFM's JAM-X Monday thru Friday 4PM-8PM. Cheeriossss!!
LEVI's 501: I'm a musician contest!
Have you ever though of wearing your jeans "unbuttoned" and it still won't leave your waistline? Awesome innit? Well Levi's 501 gives you that extra edgy feeling when you're wearing one and that's not all this brand has to offer! With more than 150 years of jeanswear innovation and sold in over 110 countries - Levi's has resulted in coming up with a campaign called "Live Unbuttoned" and came up with a contest which will give the chance to local young talents of Malaysia to be heard and also be seen with some work of art.
On the night of the 23rd August 2008, Kenneth Lim Ken-Wae was announced as the winner to The 
Levi's 501 "I'm a Musician" competition at RUUMS KL, best of all is that he entirely composed the song that he sang for the competition by himself. Awesome right! Well this is where we have to support our local music industry, Way to go Kenneth!
If we don't support our own local music industry, who else will? That's why, XFM gives you 100% local music content, yes we support Malaysian from all walks of life - YOU have a song and a recording, we'll have a listen to it and help to push it on air. Currently International artists who are Malaysians and is on our charts are such as Che'nelle who is currently living in New York City, not forgetting Mike Chan from the band South Jordan in Boston (a Malaysian drummer who is studying in Boston). So if you or your band has a song, pass it on to us via e-mail webmaster@xfresh.com / or just log on to our website at www.xfresh.com.
This contest was opened from 16th June till 20th July 2008, it's a song-writing contest that welcomes entries from all Malaysians aged 17 years to 28 years old. Those who wants to participate in this contest had to send in their entries via mail with their original lyrics and melody on paper and CD. Then there was a short-listing of the candidates and then the WORKSHOP begins with music industry heavyweights! Then only they perform LIVE at the event at RUUMS KL where invited guests will vote for their favourite song.
Thus giving us the winner of this year's LEVI's 501 "I'm a musician contest" :
Winner Kenneth Lim Ken-Wae, 22
1st Runner up Faith Ding Pei Wei, 21,
2nd Runer up Ezra Mei-En Chua,17,
3rd Runner up Leang Chan Nung (otherwise known as Ryo), 22.
Winner - goes back home with RM2000 cash, 1 x Levi's Voucher worth RM800, 1 x Levi's Watch, 1 Song with the song credits to be featured in Levi's compilation album and an advance music production course. The three runner-ups received RM800 in cash, a Levi's voucher worth RM300 and a Levi's Watch each.
Like any other reality TV Show (well this is a LIVE event), there's always votes coming in via SMS and there's also the judges. Judges for the night were none other than NOH (from HUJAN), Muna Noor (Editor Juice Magazine), lead singers from Deja Voodoo Spells - Rithan, not forgetting Frank Ong (Heaed of Performance at ICOM).
Celebrities filled the crowd in RUUMS KL on this night with HUJAN, Point Blanc, Aishah Sinclair, Awal Ashaari, Xandria Ooi, Yuri Wong, Jojo Struys, Nita and many others! Awesome crowd...as we see the local artists supporting these young talents at work!
Now, i think YOU want to join in the FUN right! Well, let's wait for the next upcoming events by Levi's - perhaps they will come up with something as cool as this to let YOU out there show your talents! Stay tuned for more...
**Shaz: I want one of these jeans!!! Life rawksss!!**
[Stay tuned to XFM's Jam-X with Shaz Monday to Friday 4PM - 8PM]
the Apartment: Emily's Farewell Celebration
(Blog Update For 11th September 2008)Emily Yoon - One of those rare young gentle-laadyy you find amongst a group of friends! She's kind, creeeepyyy (JK emily!) and well XianJin says that she acts like a monkey! So yea... she's all that and much more...but the thing here is that she's LEAVING for UK to further her studies... and we all shall miss her so much!
But hey, here's a farewell party @ the Apartments - The Curve last thursday night. Great thing was that i was on leave from work the whole of last week, i gotta clear up my 24.5 days left for my annual leave this year. I already took up 10 out of 34.5!
Anyways... got a whole lot more to go, gonna take 3 more days out for this Hari Raya celebration, goin up to Penang for a week! HEhe... friends up in Penang, let's meet up! Oh btw - next update on my blog would probably be the end of my Singapore 7 day trip and the beginning of my Penang Trip! Yahoo...
L-R: Skyler, Me, Emily, Waifon, KJ and XianJin
Wahhh... this is what i call ShazDaLadiesMan...!!!
Emily and Nazrul - Oh btw, here's mr NTV7!
A brand new wired / tubed mobile phone! :P
Eh...wait up were missing someone in this photo!
Oh yea... we kinda forgotten to put KJ and his 100% scary FACE!
YEss.. you KJ! :P
We took her lemons away from her! :P
NO really... i kinda dropped my cup somewhere in front of Emily!
XianJin, still doing underwater photography!!!
Albert with his brand new flash! Funkyy nyerr.. can turn all angles la this flash!
XJ trying to ask Albert to do underwater photography like he is!
Enjoying the food here! - I should've ordered that Mediterranean burger!
KJ and his green curry! Yummyyy yO!
Some crazy lemony guy!
Or a crazy girl! notice his/her hair clip :P
Ok this is really out of CONTEXT!
Have a good trip to UK Emily! And all the best :)
