Berita Harian Malaysia

Month: August 2023

  • SEPANJANG BULAN KEMERDEKAAN TV ALHIJRAH SANTUNI ROHANI DAN JASMANI PENONTON

    Jasa perajurit negara yang telah bertungkus lumus mempertahankan negara sehingga ke titisan darah mereka yang terakhir mengajar kita untuk selalu menghargai peristiwa bersejarah yang tercatat pada 31 Ogos 1957 ini.

    Hari kemerdekaan Malaysia juga menjadi agenda besar rakyat Malaysia saban tahun kerana peranannya sebagai asas pembinaan jati diri Malaysia dan semangat kebangsaan.

    Mengambil kira peri pentingnya sambutan bulan kemerdekaan ini, TV AlHijrah mengorak langkah dengan menyediakan pelbagai rancangan ilmiah terbaik bermula 14 Ogos 2023 sehingga 3 September 2023 bagi mentahqiqkan erti kemerdekaan yang sebenar melalui konsep yang diajar oleh Islam.

    Sebanyak lapan rancangan terbaik ditayangkan khusus bagi meraikan bulan istimewa ini. Rancangan-rancangan tersebut adalah rancangan Assalamualaikum Istimewa Merdeka, Kapsul Inspirasi, Dakwah Live, Ulama Kemerdekaan, Quran@114, Hijrah Berselawat Merdeka, Waalaikumussalam, dan Filem Ketika Cinta Bertasbih. Kesemua barisan rancangan ini memberi penumpuan terhadap aspek spiritual yang membantu penonton menghayati serta mendalami ilmu agama Islam yang syumul dengan suntikan semangat patriotisme.

    Sebagai permulaan, rancangan bual bicara pagi Assalamualaikum akan menemui penonton setiap hari, jam 7 pagi hingga 10 pagi. Saksikan perbincangan topik-topik malar segar yang dikupas bersama para asatizah yang komited dalam membangun dan memperkukuh institusi Islam.

    Seterusnya, Kapsul Inspirasi akan menemui penonton pada setiap hari, jam 7.25 malam.  Program yang berkonsepkan tazkirah ringkas ini membicarakan tentang hala tuju Malaysia sebagai sebuah negara yang maju dan sejahtera. 

    Bagi penggemar rancangan bual bicara, Dakwah Live akan menemui penonton pada 30 Ogos, Rabu, jam 9 malam. Kali ini, Ustaz Faiz Fateh Bersama Dua’t Al-Falah akan mengupas topik-topik penyatuan umah seperti Prinsip dan Penghayatan Madani Dalam Kehidupan, Kepentingan Tabayyun Dan Elak Sentimen Politik Memecahbelahkan Perpaduan, Bahaya Takfiri, Hormati Pemerintah Dan Pilihan Rakyat dan Kepentingan Jadi Masyarakat Berilmu Bukan Ketaksuban.

    Sejurus tamat Dakwah Live, Rancangan berjudul Ulama Kemerdekaan pula akan disiarkan pada jam 10 malam. Rancangan ini membawa penonton mengenang kembali kejerihan para ulama dalam menyebarluas pendidikan secara menyeluruh, antaranya dalam bidang agama, sains, matematik dan lain-lain supaya masyarakat tidak ketinggalan dan terus maju kehadapan.

    Bulan kemerdekaan di TV AlHijrah tambah istimewa dengan episod khas Quran@114 yang disiarkan pada Khamis, 31 Ogos, jam 11 pagi. Quran@114 sebuah rancangan yang menjadi panduan sekaligus membantu memupuk rasa cinta terhadap al-Quran. Rancangan ini dikendalikan oleh mualim yang hebat di dalam bidang al-Quran iaitu ustaz Husaini Mahmur, Ustaz Fahmi Ashraff, Imam Muda Hasan dan ramai lagi ahli al-Quran lain.

    Hijrah Berselawat Merdeka yang bertemakan Wahdatul Ummah akan menemui penonton pada 31 Ogos, jam 9 malam. Rancangan ini menghimpunkan selebriti tanah air seperti Mawi, Inteam, Unic, Lah Ahmad dan ramai lagi dalam berselawat serta berqasidah. Turut dimuatkan adalah tausiah yang akan disampaikan Ustaz Ahmad Shahdan Al-Hadrami dalam memahami istilah kemerdekaan dari kaca mata Islam.

    Sebagai tambahan, rancangan baru dengan judul Waalaikumussalam akan menemui penonton bermula 1 September, Jumaat, jam 11.30 malam. Program ini bertujuan untuk mendidik masyrakat Islam Malaysia agar sentiasa mengakhiri malam mereka dengan sesuatu yang mahmudah dan mengelak melakukan perkara yang mazmumah.

    Filem Ketika Cinta Bertasbih pula akan disiarkan pada pada 3 September, Ahad, jam 9 malam.

    Ketika Cinta Bertasbih mengisahkan tentang kerja keras Khairul Azzam yang menuntut ilmu sekaligus berjuang menyara hidup ibu dan adik-adiknya di kampung. Khairul Azzam akhirnya bertemu dengan jodohnya dan tetap selalu teguh pendirian kepada ajaran Islam.

    Kesemua program istimewa ini juga boleh ditonton menerusi aplikasi digital TV AlHijrah iaitu AlHijrah Plus. Jadi, ayuh bersama memupuk semangat patriotisme di dalam diri kita semua dengan menonton TV AlHijrah sepanjang bulan kemerdekaan ini.

  • UNLEASHING THE iQOO Z7 SUPERNOVA ORANGE EXPERIENCE DAY

    At the vivo concept shop in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, the iQOO Z7 Supernova Orange steals the show, so be ready for an exciting tech spectacle. Join us on September 2, 2023, from 11 am to 2 pm, and take advantage of this extraordinary chance to discover the unique characteristics of the limited edition iQOO Z7 Supernova Orange.

    Apart from that, you can stand a chance to win prizes worth up to RM15,000 and meet the renowned mega cosplayer, Le Josette!

    Indulge in the iQOO Z7 Supernova Orange experience:

    Don’t miss out on the chance to be among the first to personally experience the exclusive iQOO Z7 Supernova Orange edition and uncover a mystery gift from iQOO Malaysia.  Explore all the details about the iQOO Z7 Supernova Orange, with the store assistants prepared to assist you.

    Engage in a Meet and Greet with the Mega Cosplayer

    Make sure to not overlook the exclusive opportunity to interact with the iconic mega cosplayer, Le Josette!

    Exciting Prizes Worth Up to RM15,000

    Upon purchasing the iQOO Z7 Supernova Orange, you secure your entry into the lucky draw, opening up the possibility to win amazing prizes. The prize encompasses a brand new iQOO Z7 Supernova Orange, TNG Cash, AIOT products, and TWS earbuds.

    Grab the buy one get one free deal

    Experience an exceptional buy 1 get 1 free opportunity when you purchase the iQOO Z7 Supernova Orange on the spot.

    Don’t hesitate and mark your calendar now to join us for an unforgettable event at vivo concept store in Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur on 2 September 2023!

    For more information, please follow iQOO Malaysia official Facebook Page.

  • CELEBRATE MERDEKA WITH ‘V ONE NATION, V ONE FAMILY’

    The newest Merdeka campaign, “V One Nation, V One Family,” has been unveiled by vivo in connection with the 66th Merdeka celebration. This campaign, which will run from August 25 to September 3, 2023, captures the sense of solidarity and unity that distinguishes the Malaysian people.

    Building upon the success of its collaboration with BananaBro, vivo is thrilled to present yet another exciting announcement for all Malaysians. For all smartphone purchases made until 31st August 2023, customers are in for a delightful treat where they received a free-of-charge opportunity to create their own phone casing.

    1. Free DIY Phone Casing Opportunity
      Customers who have bought any of the specified vivo smartphones, the X90 Series, V27 Series, Y36 5G, Y78 5G, from 1st January to 31st August, 2023, are entitled to an exclusive DIY phone casing experience.

    By presenting a valid purchase invoice, customers can visit the vivo concept store at Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur, on 31st August, during the time slots of 10am-12pm, 1pm-3pm, and 4pm-6pm. The store’s staff will then assist in securing a customization slot for customers’ personalized phone cases.

    1. Last Chance for V27 Series!
      Apart from that, you would not want to miss out on the opportunity to grab the highly acclaimed V27 series smartphone at an astonishing price of RM1799. This remarkable deal offers users a fusion of industry exclusive aura light features and dynamic colour-changing design, making it an ideal choice for those who seek both performance and style.

    Join vivo in celebrating the spirit of unity and camaraderie with vivo’s V One Nation, V One Family. Let’s embrace the essence of patriotism’ and commemorate the nation’s 66th year of independence with a blend of style and innovation.

    For more information, please stay tuned to vivo Malaysia official Facebook page.

  • GEOGRAPHIC PROXIMITY AND REGIONAL MARKET ACCESS TO THE ASEAN TWO-WHEEL MARKET ARE PROVIDED BY MALAYSIA (MGBF).

    As a part of the Kuala Lumpur Bike Show 2023 (KLBS’23) at the World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTC KL), the Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) organized a high-level industry debate with the topic “The Two-Wheeler Market – Mobility, ESG and the ASEAN Supply Chain.”

    During the moderated panel discussion, industry experts shared their insights on the strategic opportunity for Malaysia to be a greater player in the two-wheeler industry in the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN) as well as business prospects for Malaysia especially in the context of the regional supply chain. 

    It was also identified that with technology trends capturing the media narratives, especially as electric vehicles and reduced emissions technology become more commonplace, the trade and investment opportunities are what business leaders need to understand. 

    The ASEAN two-wheeler market represents at least 25 per cent of the global market and growing exponentially. From urban planning to environmental, social and governance (ESG), the two-wheeler industry can contribute to this trend and ultimately to the nation’s economy. 

    The National Automotive Policy 2020 which projects the country’s ambition outward to 2030 mentions motorcycles briefly. This bias towards cars in the policy may need further evaluation as it does not take into consideration the high growth market of the motorcycle market. 

    Nordin Abdullah, founding chairman of MGBF, said, “We recommend that the National Automotive Policy be more reflective of this opportunity especially because it will allow for the SME manufacturers and distributors to play a more integrated role in the ASEAN two-wheeler supply chain. At the same time, with the ASEAN free trade agreements that are in place, the government has already done part of its work.” 

    “Success lies in the nation’s ability to be focused and create high value leverage points for investors that compete in a global marketplace. Malaysia must compete and win as an investment destination, and leveraging demands of the two-wheeler industry, this is one sector to pay special attention to,” concluded Nordin.

    “Another area we identified is the opportunity in education and safety because it is such a huge challenge. If Malaysia can solve this internally, it could be a leader in ASEAN in this critical issue. This can be an area for export of intellectual property. But any solution needs to be tech-based, private sector driven, public sector endorsed and people-friendly especially in terms of cost to consumers,” said Rizal Kamaruzzaman, co-chairman of MGBF who delivered the welcoming address at the start of the MGBF Industry Dialogue.

    Speakers include Dato’ Indera Dr Ahmad Sabirin Arshad, FASc, president and group chief executive officer of SIRIM Berhad; Murugason R. Thangaratnam, executive director of Novem-ESG; and Rob Cayzer, executive director of Yasaar Global and board member and shareholder of Kitaran Tabah. The discussion was moderated by Gerard Ratnam, TV host and producer of Bernama TV. The session included special remarks from the inaugural Kuala Lumpur Bike Show 2023 organiser, Farouk Nurish who is the director of Moventuum Sdn Bhd. 

    The Malaysia Global Business Forum (MGBF) empowers stakeholders at the intersection of international and Malaysian business. Through government relations, business intelligence, advocacy, media engagement, market research, networking, advisory and business matching, MGBF delivers results for individuals, corporations, trade and business associations, as well as national and state governments. For more information, visit www.malaysiaglobalbusiness.com. 

  • Pelancaran produk baharu Nayli B Jewels telah berlangsung dalam acara Asia’s Jewellery, Handbag, Accessories Conference and Trade Show (AJHA) di Hotel Royal Chulan, Kuala Lumpur.

    Dalam sorotan industri barangan mewah, tas tangan, dan aksesori di Asia, acara Asia’s Jewellery, Handbag, Accessories Conference and Trade Show (AJHA) yang berlangsung di Hotel Royal Chulan, Kuala Lumpur diraikan dengan megahnya. Pelbagai wajah terkemuka dan pengkarya peminat dari pelbagai sudut telah menyertai acara yang cukup memukau ini.

    Acara ini dirasmikan oleh Datuk Seri Isham Ishak, Ketua Setiausaha Kementerian Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri, mencerminkan sokongan kuat pihak kerajaan terhadap industri ini. Ditaja oleh Best Events Productions di bawah kepimpinan Sarah Bakri dan Datin Dr. Raskidah Ali, pengasas Nayli B, AJHA telah muncul sebagai platform penting untuk pertukaran idea dan penjanaan idea dalam kalangan pelaku industri.

    Puncak acara ini menyaksikan pelancaran produk terbaru oleh Nayli B , merenungi inovasi dan kecantikan yang dihasilkan dalam dunia berlian dan perhiasan. Seminar yang berkaitan dengan kelestarian dan pemanfaatan media sosial seperti TikTok telah mencuri tumpuan, memberi wawasan kepada hadirin mengenai dinamika semasa.

    Booth yang tersedia di acara ini adalah ruang bagi peminat dan pengunjung untuk merebut peluang mendalami lebih lanjut mengenai industri ini. Nayli B, MODA (Malaysia Official Designers Association), China Fashion Association, Nusantara, Jwelin, dan Footprint Mechanis semuanya turut bersinar dalam pameran ini. AJHA telah menghimpunkan pemain-pemain utama dalam industri untuk berkongsi kepakaran dan pengalaman mereka, menjadikan acara ini sebuah penanda aras dalam kalender berprestij industri.

  • RIVERS IN THE SKY, SCHEDULED FOR 1–3 SEPTEMBER 2023 AT PENTAS 1 KLPAC, WILL WITNESS COLLABORATION BETWEEN MASAKINI THEATRE COMPANY AND NOTABLE INTERNATIONAL THEATRE FIGURE, ANA WOOLF.

    Masakini Theatre Company’s ambitious new play, RIVERS IN THE SKY, will run from September 1–3, 2023, at Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC), Pentas 1, and it needs the attention of everyone who cares about the serious problem of climate change.

    The production is in collaboration with two internationally known and revered names in theatre world, Sabera Shaik of Masakini and Ana Woolf of CATA. Ana Woolf is already in Kuala Lumpur to work with our local actors on this project. An international pedagogue, actress and director who has worked extensively with the much respected Eugenio Barba, Ana Woolf brings with her a slew of techniques – a combination of Eastern and Western techniques and discipline; ideas and an experience of theatre few can match. She has published papers on women in theatre and has translated several books by Eugenio Barba and Roberta Carreri. Woolf is also the Artistic Director of the Magdelena Project in Argentina. While in Kuala Lumpur Ana will be conducting workshops on the Suzuki technique and will also perform her work demonstration to local theatre practitioners. Her passion for the arts has witnessed Ana leading workshops all over the world for more than 20 years now. 

    According to Sabera Shaik, Co-Director of RIVERS IN THE SKY, “The production is about Mother Earth and how our lives parallel hers yet one can live without the other. That is not a difficult guess to make. Or is it?”

    The production’s line-up of actors are Amalina Arham, Leanne Lim, Raja Emy Shahril, Sabera Shaik, Chloe Tan and Tristen ZiJuin. While this is a devised play, there will be elements of shadow theatre and dance and live music by Music Directors, Susan Sarah John, Kent Lee and Thong Yong How of  Shaman Tea Room and Fhrythms Percussion. Anak Borneo Evan Lee will make up the live music group coupled with sequenced digital music incorporating Iban elements in the music which will lend a haunting feel to parts of the production. 

    The performance is not only aimed at adults who should understand climate change and the harm humans have imposed on Mother Earth. More importantly, Masakini Theatre Company is also engaging school children and youths with a special performance on 1st September 2023. There will be a special workbook that teachers and students can access as part of the souvenir programme. They can further discuss and learn about climate change and its reasons. “I encourage everyone, all members of rakyat Malaysia to come and watch the play not just for its entertainment value but the take-away message that comes with it. It is also appropriate that RIVERS IN THE SKY is staged during the celebration month of Merdeka and Hari Malaysia. On behalf of the members of this production, we thank you in advance for your support” says Sabera enthusiastically.

    RIVERS IN THE SKY will be presented in three languages namely English, Bahasa Malaysia and Mandarin. 

    Venue – Pentas 1 KLPAC Kuala Lumpur

    Date – 1 September (Friday) and 2 September 2023 (Saturday) at 8.30pm. On 3 September 2023 (Sunday) the show will be at 3pm. Tickets may be purchase via https://www.cloudjoi.com/shows/rivers-in-the-sky

  • A SUMMARY OF MyCSR INITIATIVES DURING MBEW 2023: PLANTING SEEDS OF COMPASSION AND GIVING BACK

    The spirit of corporate social responsibility (MyCSR) showed brilliantly via two noteworthy efforts during the hectic hallways of the Malaysia Business Events Week (MBEW) 2023. As devoted attendees joyfully took part in a life-saving Blood Donation Drive, offering a lifeline to those in need, the pulse of benevolence resounded. But the commitment to making a difference did not stop there. As part of MyCSR’s green footprint, a Tree Planting Activity took root at an ecotourism attraction, Taman Alam, Selangor. Amidst the lush scenery, a hundred trees found their new home, standing tall as symbols of our dedication to the environment and community. These MyCSR activities during MBEW 2023 embody the heart of collaboration and compassion, leaving an indelible mark of positive change within and beyond the event’s horizon. “We are delighted with the overwhelming response and active participation from delegates and strategic partners. The tree planting campaign and blood donation drive exemplify our industry’s dedication to making a positive impact beyond business gatherings,” said Datuk Hajah Saraya Arbi, Interim Chairman of Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB). She continued, “Together, we’ve proven that business events are not only a platform for growth but also an opportunity to nurture a better future. Through these initiatives, we have collectively shown that business events can be a force for good, contributing to both environmental sustainability and community welfare. Let’s continue to sow the seeds of goodwill, embracing the power of collective action.”

    Ending the MBEW 2023 as meaningfully as it started, a tree planting activity was organised in collaboration with Tourism Selangor and its strategic partners namely, Kuala Selangor Municipal Council (MPKS), Kumpulan Darul Ehsan Berhad (KDEB) Waste Management, the Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) as well as Malaysian Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS) to contribute to environmental conservation. The activity was attended by:  
    1. YBhg. Datuk Hajah Saraya binti Arbi, Interim Chairman of MyCEB
    2. YBrs. En Zain Azrai Rashid, Acting Chief Executive Officer of MyCEB
    3. YBrs. Encik Mohd Raiz bin Radzuan, (S.I.S, A.M.S.) District Officer of Kuala Selangor
    4. TPr. Haji Mohamad Yusli bin Iskandar, (A.I.S., P.P.C) Secretary of Kuala Selangor Municipal Council
    5. YBrs. Encik Azrul Shah bin Mohamad, Chief Executive Officer of Tourism Selangor
    6. YBrs. Encik I.S Shanmugaraj, Executive Director of Persatuan Pencinta Alam Malaysia
      The success of these MyCSR activities during MBEW serves as a reminder that the business events industry can be a force for good, not only in promoting economic growth but also in fostering social responsibility and environmental stewardship. In line with the fulfillment of UNSDG and ESG initiatives, it is only timely that the business events industry gathers to vigorously and consistently work towards protecting, conserving and preserving our mother nature for a sustainable future. As the event concludes, the positive impact on the local community and the environment continued to reverberate, leaving a legacy of meaningful change. To make a difference and be part of MyCEB’s CSR initiatives or know more about MBEW, kindly visit www.myceb.com.my. 

  • KIM YAP WINS VIVO VISION+ MOBILE PHOTOAWARDS 2023 for “Capturing Malaysia’s Heart Through Lenses”

    Kim Yap a mother of four and a mobile photography enthusiast from Malaysia, shined brilliantly as the single Malaysian winner of the vivo Vision+ Mobile PhotoAwards 2023, a mobile image contest jointly organized by vivo and ZEISS. Her captivating photo series named ‘Coffee Life,’ captured with the vivo X80, stood out as one of the 21 award-winning images, garnering the respect of expert judges and propelling her into the limelight of worldwide renown.

    Undoubtedly, Kim Yap’s journey epitomises transformative growth. She shared, “Winning this award was beyond my expectations due to the multitude of global submissions. Following my victory, my family and friends rallied behind me, recognizing the importance of my chosen path. This experience made me realise that my photography skills are now receiving support and recognition from others.” 

    Furthermore, the vivo VISION+ Mobile PhotoAwards, established in 2020, is a distinguished photography contest for vivo users, supported by vivo’s people-centric imaging expertise. Adding to the excitement, this year, vivo has joined forces with its global imaging partner ZEISS to present the Mobile PhotoAwards 2023 under the resonating theme ‘Create Together.’ This contest invites global vivo smartphone users to submit diverse images capturing authentic human emotions. 

    Kim Yap’s Triumph with the vivo X80 

    ‘Coffee Life,’ a collection of photos shot by Malaysian mobile photographer Kim Yap, has secured a place in the ‘Photo Series’ category among the eight distinguished award segments. The series was taken during her visit to a vintage coffee factory with her friends at Klang, Selangor. She emphasised that the place was filled with light seeping through cracks, creating a natural opportunity to capture the play of lights. With vivo X80, it was able to reveal the well-defined wrinkles on an elderly man’s face, evoking a sense of time’s passage and nostalgia.

    She expressed, “Capturing images of the elderly is my true calling, recognizing their fleeting presence. This fervour stems from my own grandmother. In the past, photography was constrained by traditional cameras, making it an exclusive pursuit. Yet, these constraints ignited my passion for photography, intensifying my longing to forever preserve moments shared with my grandmother and effectively freeze time.” On top of that, she underscores her fondness for capturing human portraits, embodying stories and heartfelt warmth. This aligns with her statement that her photographic odyssey was born from the aspiration to encapsulate moments that transcend time. 

    Additionally, her photographic journey is deeply intertwined with her choice of equipment – the vivo X series. Her introduction to the world of vivo smartphones began with the vivo X70 Pro, and later progressed to the vivo X80, eventually settling with the vivo X90 Pro. She was captivated by the potential of the vivo X80 during the visit to the vintage coffee factory with her friends. It has notably enhanced her proficiency in capturing high-quality images, especially under challenging low-light circumstances. Although she initially favoured digital cameras, she came to realise the impressive capabilities of mobile smartphones, exemplified by the vivo X80, in producing shots comparable to those of dedicated digital cameras. This revelation prompted her transition to becoming a mobile photographer. 

    Overall, Kim Yap’s success story is a beacon of inspiration, especially for young enthusiasts looking to embark on their own photography journey. Her advice is to believe in oneself, regardless of whether one has access to a smartphone or a digital camera. She emphasised that creativity is the driving force behind remarkable photography. Her journey stands as a confirmation to the profound influence of passion and the impact of unwavering self-belief. 

     

    Elevating Imaging Excellence: ZEISS Collaboration in vivo X90

    Commencing from 2020, the vivo X series has embarked on a continuous exploration of imaging to bring forth numerous industry-leading technological breakthroughs and significant enhancements in user experience. It all began with the launch of the vivo X50. Over three successive years, the company has demonstrated unwavering commitment to the evolution of the X series across five generations. These endeavours, ranging from micro gimbal technology to collaboration with ZEISS, the development of in-house chips, and vivo’s ongoing innovation in the realm of mobile photography. The exceptional performance of the vivo X series has rightfully earned it the esteemed distinction as the ‘Flagship of Mobile Imaging.’

    All in all, Kim Yap’s success, the vivo X series evolution, and the ZEISS partnership embody innovation driving mobile photography. We are looking forward to vivo’s ongoing breakthroughs in the realm of imaging excellence. 

  • First Asia-Pacific Youth Folklore Festival will be held in Petaling Jaya

    On August 25, Friday, Petaling Jaya City Council, in collaboration with the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festival and Folk Arts (CIOFF) Malaysia, was given the trust to represent Malaysia in hosting the “1st Asia Pacific Youth Folklore Festival 2023,” which will be held on September 21–26, 2023.

    This year’s festival is being held with the primary objective of creating and conveying a sense of love and mutual understanding among children about the value of maintaining diversity and individuality in culture, art, and heritage, with the goal of promoting harmony and unity in the world.

    Under the direction of the International Council of Organizations of Folklore Festivals and Folk Arts (CIOFF) Malaysia, the council is aiming for participation from 26 cultural organizations from the Asia Pacific region.

    Up until now, there have been 19 international cultural groups from 13 countries. China, India, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea, Thailand, Iran, the Philippines, Uzbekistan, Sri Lanka, Singapore, Brunei, and Qatar have confirmed their participation.

    The planning of this event will feature 8 variety of program/activity types including:

    1. International cultural performances

    2. “Pocket Show” in selected schools around Petaling Jaya.

    3. Exhibitions, Sales, and demonstrations of the manufacture of art, handicrafts, and traditional food products

    4. “PJ International Art Conference 2023”

    5. Art Career Seminar

    6. Mayor and City Managers: Round Table Discussion

    7. “PJ Best Dance” competition

    8. A folklore concert by the country’s leading artists, including Datuk Hattan, Ziana Zain, Ella, and Datuk Awie, and a fireworks display. 

    The visitors who will attend the event will play a big role as ambassadors by sharing their experiences at the festival on their social media accounts and with those who cannot come. It has the potential to increase the number of participants and improve Petaling Jaya’s reputation as a tourism hotspot and art city. 

    In an effort to drive the country’s tourism industry based on the sustainability of cultural, artistic, and heritage development, the organization of the folk art festival by the Petaling Jaya city council this year is more prestigious and has a high impact.

     

  • THE NEW CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER AND NON INDEPENDENT EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR OF BIMB INVESTMENT IS WELCOME BY BANK ISLAM As on 1 August 2023, Azdini Nor Azman will serve as the group’s investment management arm

    Azdini Nor Azman has been appointed as the CEO and Non-Independent Executive Director of Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad’s (Bank Islam), fully owned subsidiary, BIMB Investment Management Berhad (BIMB Investment), with effect from 1 August 2023.

    Azdini joined BIMB Investment as the Acting CEO on 1 March 2023 and assumed the CEO position after receiving official approval from the Securities Commission Malaysia (SC). 

    Azdini has 26 years of extensive experience in the industry across various organisations such as  Asian Islamic Investment Management Sdn Bhd, Bank Muamalat Malaysia Berhad, CFC  Seymour Limited, Bank Islam Malaysia Berhad, MIDF Amanah Investment Bank Berhad and  Amanah Short Deposits Berhad. Before joining BIMB Investment, she served as the Head of  Wholesale Banking at Hong Leong Islamic Bank Berhad (Hong Leong Islamic Bank), where she  managed all aspects of the wholesale business, encompassing Islamic Global Markets and  Islamic Business and Corporate Banking.  

    During her tenure at Hong Leong Islamic Bank, she was a member of various committees and  working groups, including the Investment Committee for Hong Leong Asset Management Berhad,  Association of Islamic Banking Institutions Malaysia (AIBIM), and a member of sub-committees  for initiatives and developments for the Islamic industry in Malaysia. 

    She is currently a member of Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM)’s Islamic Financial Market  Subcommittee for 2022 – 2023. 

    Azdini holds a Bachelor of Commerce (Major in Finance) from the University of Otago, New  Zealand. She is also a holder of the Chartered Professional in Islamic Finance (CPIF) from the  Chartered Institute of Islamic Finance Professionals (CIIF), alongside the Persatuan Pasaran  Kewangan Malaysia (PPKM) Dealers’ License, as well as the Capital Markets Services  Representative’s Licence (CMSRL). 

    Notably recognised for her accomplishments, Azdini was prominently ranked within the top 100  of WOMANi’s Most Influential Women in Islamic Business and Finance 2020 Report. Her recent  distinction in WOMANi’s Significancica category underscores her remarkable contributions and  achievements in Islamic Banking and Finance. The WOMANi report features distinguished  women leaders across diverse industries, such as banking, asset management, academia, and  other related sectors, who have made their mark in Islamic business. 

    Bank Islam’s Group Chief Business Officer – Group Institutional Banking and BIMB Investment’s  Non-Executive Non-Independent Director, Sharifah Sarah Syed Mohamed Tahir, said, “On behalf  of the Group, I extend my heartfelt congratulations and welcome Azdini on her new leadership at  BIMB Investment.” 

    “Her excellent track record is a testament to her stature and enthusiasm for fostering innovation  in Islamic finance. We are confident Azdini will steer BIMB Investment to tackle the challenges of  the ever-evolving financial landscape and capitalise on emerging opportunities, bringing the firm  to new heights and creating long-term value for all stakeholders,” Sharifah Sarah adds.  

  • VIVO PARTNERS WITH BANANA BRO TO CELEBRATE UNITY AND MALAYSIAN CULTURE IN “EXPLORING KL’S BEAUTY:”

    From August 25 to September 3, 2023, vivo Malaysia will begin the Merdeka campaign, which honors the diversity and togetherness of Malaysia. The campaign’s slogan, “V One Nation, V One Family,” attempts to bring Malaysians together through events and exclusive deals. Their fruitful partnership with Banana Bro has raised the anticipation.


    1. BANANA BRO EVENT COLLABORATION– SHOWCASING MALAYSIA’S CULTURAL TAPESTRY

    Teaming up with the well-known Banana Bro restaurant, vivo Malaysia is embarking on a special adventure to honour Malaysia’s vibrant culture. This collaboration involves a thrilling experience where Malaysians from different races capture the beauty of the delectable banana leaf rice dish, a dish that holds cherished memories for Malaysians. While exploring the landmarks of Kuala Lumpur on the iconic KL Hop On Hop Off double-decker bus. With vivo smartphones in hand, participants can capture the food and city’s charm through their lenses.

    2. INTRODUCING THE MERDEKA PHOTO CONTEST BY VIVO AND BANANABRO

    The BananaBro V Merdeka Photo Contest welcomes everyone to join from 25 August to 31 August 2023. Information on how to participate are as below:

    • Follow the vivo Malaysia Facebook page.
    • Share a creative photo that represents the 66th year of Malaysia’s Independence Day by showcasing elements such as food, people, and landmarks.
    • Include the hashtags: #VOneNationVOneFamily, #MerdekaHereVgo, #BananaBroVMerdeka, #vivoMalaysia in the post.
    • Tag two friends to encourage their participation in the contest.

    By entering, you get a shot at winning fantastic prizes:

    1st Place  Joyoung AirFryer
    1st Runner Up Joyoung X Line Waffle Machine
    2nd Runner Up vivo Earbud Gift Box


    3. V27 REBATE – UNVEILING THE EXCLUSIVE V27 SERIES AT AN UNBEATABLE PRICE

    Experience the industry first and exclusive aura light equipped in V27 series with vivo Malaysia’s special offer during the month of Merdeka. During the promotion period, customers can enjoy a remarkable rebate of up to RM200 on the V27 series, making the smartphones available for the incredible price of RM1799.

    4. CONCEPT STORE EVENT – PERSONALISED DIY PHONE CASES


    For those who have purchased vivo phones between 1 January and 31 August 2023, there is a special treat awaiting them. Don’t miss the chance to participate in the free DIY phone casing event at Pavilion KL Concept store!

    Join vivo in celebrating this Merdeka season as vivo are committed to fostering a sense of togetherness and honouring the kaleidoscope of cultures that make up our beloved Malaysia. 

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

  • Konsert Malayneum 23: Butterfingers Kembali Mencipta Keajaiban di Stadium Malawati Untuk Meraikan 20 Tahun Album Malayneum

    Setelah mencatatkan kejayaan luar biasa dengan Konsert Transcendence 20 Tahun di Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam pada 2 November 2019, sebelum gelombang pandemik Covid-19 melanda, Butterfingers telah mengambil inisiatif untuk mengundang para peminat setia mereka dalam satu perjalanan nostalgia. Mereka akan merenung kembali ke puncak gemilang muzik mereka semasa zaman album ke-4, Malayneum, melalui Konsert Malayneum 23. Acara ini bakal berlangsung di Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam pada 7 Oktober tahun ini.

    Salah seorang teras utama kumpulan Butterfingers, LoQue atau Khairil Ridzwan Annuar, berkongsi bahawa idea ini telah lama berlegar dalam fikirannya sejak selepas Konsert Transcendence yang berjaya. Namun, pelaksanaannya terpaksa ditangguhkan disebabkan oleh munculnya pandemik yang melanda dunia selama beberapa tahun. Oleh itu, pada tahun 2023 ini, kami melihat suasana yang lebih baik untuk mewujudkan idea tersebut.

    Kata LoQue “Butterfingers percaya semua pendengar dan pengikut kultus kami sentiasa dahagaka persembahan kami secara ‘live’. Kami juga percaya, tindak balas kimia yang kami salurkan apabile kami berempat berentap bersama di atas pentas sejak pasca Transcendence 20 bakal menggami nostalgia serta mengukir memori baru baik kepada penonton juga kepada kami ahli kumpulan.”

    Apabila ditanya mengapa tujuan utama Konsert Malayneum 23 ini diadakan adalah kerana Butterfingers pada tahun 2001 ketika itu sedang ligat menghasilkan album demi album sejak album pertama iaitu 1.2 Milligrams. Ketika album ke-3 Butterfingers Transcendence belum selesai mendapat menempa nama di arus perdana, tanpa melengahkan masa Butterfingers terus telah mengeluarkan album ke-4 mereka Malayneum dengan bunyi-bunyian yang lain dari album-album sebelumnya.

    Menurut LoQue, “Dari perspektif syarikat rakaman, album in telah dikira sebagai ‘bunuh diri secara komersial’ kerana kami (Butterfingers) telah using 180 darjah bunyi-bunyian kami untuk lari dari bunyi-bunyian album Transcendence sebelum itu. Oleh kerana album Malayneum ini dilihat sebagai janggal dan aneh dari album-album sebelumnya, juga atas beberapa faktor lain yang tak dapat dielakkan, maka kami tidak sempat untuk meraikan album ini secara sepenuhnya ketika itu. ‘Tour’ (kembara) Malayneum tidak dapat diraikan sepenuhnya maka telah dipendekkan..”.

    “Oleh itu, album ini dianggap ‘setengah masak’ kerana kami tidak dapat bermain ‘live’ lagu-lagu dari album Malayneum secara menyeluruh. Jadi, Konsert Malayneum 23 in bakal menyaksikan lagu-lagu dari album Malayneum antaranya, akan dimainkan dalam perspektif yang berbeza di era yang berbeza untuk semua yang hadir nanti.” tambah LoQue.Emmett yang bakal tampil bermain gitar semula atas permintaan ramai, dia berkata, “Saya begitu teruja dan hanya berharap untuk ‘menghidangkan’ satu persembahan yang boleh dingati dan luar biasa. Tidak lebih dari itu. Yang paling penting adalah untuk saya sendiri merasa puas yang betul-betul puas, ini kerana jika diri saya dapat rasai kepuasan tersebut, maka sudah pasti anda semua yang hadir tentu akan lebih puas, sepuas-puasnya.”

    Emmett yang bakal tampil bermain gitar semula atas permintaan ramai, dia berkata, “Saya begitu teruja dan hanya berharap untuk ‘menghidangkan’ satu persembahan yang boleh diingati dan luar biasa. Tidak lebih dari itu. Yang paling penting adalah untuk saya sendiri merasa puas yang betul-betul puas, ini kerana jika diri saya dapat rasai kepuasan tersebut, maka sudah pasti anda semua yang hadir tentu akan lebih puas, sepuas-puasnya.”

    Tambah Emmett lagi, “Malayneum adalah satu album ‘underrated’ yang lahir sebelum kami memasuki “Era hibernasi peti ais” (hiatus) dan seluruh ahli kumpulan tidak dapat berpeluang meraikannya dengan secukupnya. Kebanyakan lagu-lagu dalam album in juga kesemuanya jarang dimainkan di atas pentas dan ada yang langsung tidak pernah dipersembahkan. Album ini datang dengan bunyi-bunyian yang tidak ‘grunge’ seperti kebanyakan album yang kami ada.”

    LoQue pula menambah, “Trek-trek dalam album Malayneum sangat berbeza berbanding album kami yang lain. Ketika merakamkan album ini, kami agak bosan dengan ‘power chords’, otak kami juga telah pecah kepada pelbagai saluran kreativiti. Ini kerana ketika itu Emmett dan saya dipengaruhi oleh muzik-muzik yang di luar aliran ‘rock’ mahupun ‘grunge’. Album Malayneum ini juga secara kiasannya ibarat ‘senjakala’ kerana ia perantara antara siang dan malam.”

    “Oleh kerana itu, kami menyuntik elemen-elemen akustik dan elektronik seperti penggunaan ensemble biola ‘string quartet’, ‘horn section’ (trumpet dan trombol) dan juga permainan runut sampel-sampel (antaranya suara Cikgu, Allahyarham Tan Sri P.Ramlee) dan synthesizer.”

    Bercerita perihal Malayneum, Loque berkongsi lagi, “Apabila memikirkan kembali sekarang, 2 dekad selepas dikeluarkan, saya boleh katakan Malayneum sangat menonjol sebagai satu album kami yang paling unik. Album ini berada di antara grunge, alternatif dan indie rock. Album in juga berada dalam kategori sendiri dalam “satu ruang” yang menarik, sukar untuk kami letakkan dalam mana-mana kategori. Kami yang ketika itu, sedang giat menyiapkan beberapa lagu dan album, namun boleh beralih daripada era grunge kepada sesuatu yang “lain”. la seperti album yang terperangkap dalam transit antara 2 era, tidak berada dalam mana-mana acuan tertentu. Selepas 20 tahun, kami bersyukur kerana kami membawa haluan tersebut yang belum pernah lagi dibawa Butterfingers tetapi Malayneum cukup siap dan berada dalam liganya sendiri”.

    Kadak pula berkata “Malayneum ini adalah satu karya yang ‘diperam’ dan ‘masak ranum’. Pendengar album ini diharap dapat alami semua lagu dan menikmatinya dengan baik terutamanya pada persembahan malam nanti. Mari sama-sama runtuhkan tembok yang membatasi pilihan musikaliti Butterfingers yang susah lagi bersama sekarang kerana kekangan masa masing-masing dari kami. Ini juga masanya kita berkumpul, alami dan hargai usaha keseluruhan bunyi-bunyian lagu dari album Malayneum. Kalau bukan masa anniversary (ulang tahun ke 20) ini, bila lagi?.”

    Mengakhiri perbualan bersama Kadak, dia member tafsiran bahawa “Lagu-lagu dari album Malayneum ini sebagai ‘gelap’ atau ‘abyss’, bermaksud kebanyakan lagu adalah bermain dengan satu kitaran percikan emosi dan liriknya dititipkan transisi perasaan yang mahu dizahirkan. Pada malam konsert nanti kami akan cuba menjanjikan kelainan. Untuk yang mahu tahu apa kelainan yang akan kami bawa, maka ‘wajib’ membeli tiket sebelum terlambat dan rugi.”

    “Konsert Malayneum ini akan menjadi pentas besar dan kami meletakkan sepenuh harapan untuk penonton datang. In juga sebagai hadiah kepada penggemar bunyi Butterfingers yang sentiasa menunggu kehadiran Butterfingers walaupun setelah beberapa tahun tidak bersama dalam satu pentas besar. Untuk yang ingin tahu kelainan konsert kali ini, perlu lah hadir…” Loko berharap semua yang membesar dengan muzik Butterfingers dapat hadir bersama meriahkan konsert ini selain berharap dapat menarik minat generasi baharu terhadap muzik yang dibawakan oleh mereka.

    “Walaupun konsert ini untuk meraikan 2 dekad album Malayneum, namun demi tidak mengecewakan pengikut kultus kami, kami akan menyajikan lagu-lagu ‘kek lapis’ dari era awal Butterfingers iaitu lagu-lagu kegemaran ramai dalam repertoire kami.” kata LoQue sebelum perbualan berakhir.

    Konsert Malayneum 23 Butterfingers bakal diadakan pada tanggal 7 Oktober dean di Stadium Malawati, Shah Alam. Lokasi ini sekali lagi dipilih kerana kapasiti penonton yang boleh memuatkan sehingga lebih 8000 penonton dalam satu-satu masa.

    Tiket konsert sudah mula dijual! Zon tempat duduk mula dijual dengan harga bermula RM99 (Ginseng), RM135 (Suddenly), RM199 (Pacific) dan RM249 (Mating Season). Manakala untuk zon berdiri, harga tiket bole didapati pada harga RM169 (Malayneum) sahaja.

    Serta tambahan tempat duduk utama dengan harga bermula RM499 (Malayneum Deluxe) untuk pembeli bergambar bersama (meet & greet) dan memiliki barangan rasmi (official merchandise).

    Segala urusan pembelian tiket adalah menerusi www.ticket2u.com.

    Sebarang info lanjut mengenai penganjuran Konsert Malayneum 23, terus hantarkan emel anda ke penerbitanpancasona@gmail.com atau hubungi 012-2032585 (Penerbitan Pancasona).

  • MELALUI LAGU GEMILANG, EVIE FEROZA SUNTIK SEMANGAT PATRIOTIK

    Finalis program realiti Lagu Cinta Kita 2, Evie Feroza muncul dengan single terbaharu berjudul Gemilang bersempena menyambut bulan kemerdekaan. Lagu moden ini berunsurkan semangat patriotik dan merupakan hasil ciptaan komposer berbakat, Dave Kitzkiniki dan Afiq Aiman.

    Lirik dan gubahan lagu Gemilang yang unik ini dilihat dapat menyuntik semangat perpaduan dalam kalangan masyarakat majmuk Malaysia. Keunikan inilah yang membuatkan Gemilang dipilih menjadi runut bunyi bagi telefilem ‘The Patriot Games Malaysia’ yang akan bersiaran secara eksklusif secara HD di Tonton pada 30 Ogos 2023. Telemovie karya Robert Ong ini merupakan karya sinematik dalam menampilkan kekuatan, daya tahan, perpaduan dan persahabatan lima remaja di Malaysia. Telemovie ini bermatlamat untuk membangkitkan semangat patriotik yang mendalam dan menyemarakkan lagi rasa bangga serta cinta kepada  negara. 

    Robert Ong, Pengarah dan Penerbit ‘The Patriot Games Malaysia’ berkata, “Lagu Gemilang ini bukan sekadar iringan muzik. Ia telah menjadi sebahagian daripada telemovie yang akan menghubungkan emosi penonton dengan jalan cerita telemovie ini. Lagu Gemilang juga akan memberikan penonton dan pendengar satu pengalaman sinematik yang bukan sahaja menghiburkan, tetapi juga boleh menyemai perasaan bangga akan negara dan semangat kekitaan di antara rakyat Malaysia”.

    Jangan lepaskan peluang anda untuk muat turun ‘Gemilang’ di iTunes atau melalui aplikasi penstriman atas talian seperti Spotify, Apple Music, Joox, Youtube Music, KKBox, Tidal dan Deezer. Untuk mendapatkan maklumat terkini, sila layari platform media sosial Evie Feroza menerusi Instagram: @evieferoza ,Tiktok: @evieferoza ,Twitter: @Evie Feroza ,Facebook: @Evie Feroza. 


    Turut disertakan adalah lirik lagu Gemilang:


    V1

    Lihat, tanah air ku

    Di sini, Ku berdiri

    Indah, cinta dan kasihmu

    Gemilang, di seluruh dunia

     

    Pre chorus

    Walau badai banyak menghalang

    Perbezaan arah tujuan

    Kita pasti kita pasti 

    Percaya 

    Keresahan yang tak terbatas

    Kepercayaan mulai goyah 

    Kita pasti kita pasti

    Berjaya…. ooohhhhhh..

     

    Chorus

    Melangkah lah membawa mimpimu

    Menuju cahaya gemilang

    Mengenggam erat 

    Harapan…

    (I can do it better)

    Bersama ki-ta berganding tangan 

    Menggapai ‘cita-cita dan’

    Impian pasti kan tercapai

    Gemilang…..

     

    V2

    Menjadi terhebat

    Azam tuk berjuang 

    Mari lah bersama

    Menuju kejayaan….

     

    Pre Chorus

    Walau badai banyak menghalang

    Perbezaan arah tujuan

    Kita pasti kita pasti 

    Percaya 

    Keresahan yang tak terbatas

    Kepercayaan mulai goyah 

    Kita pasti kita pasti

    Berjaya…. 

     

    Chorus

    Melangkah lah membawa mimpimu

    Menuju cahaya gemilang

    Mengenggam erat 

    Harapan…

    (I can do it better)

    Bersama ki-ta berganding tangan 

    Menggapai ‘cita-cita dan’

    Impian pasti kan tercapai

    Gemilang…..

     

     *Gemilang

      Gemilang

      Untuk tanah air ku

      Berjuang

      Untuk tanah air ku

     

  • EVENT AT LIMKOKWING UNIVERSITY’S Y36 5G SEMPORNA GREEN HIGHLIGHTS PARTNERSHIP WITH TOURISM MALAYSIA

    On August 24, 2023, vivo Malaysia held the fascinating vivo Y36 X Tourism Malaysia X Limkokwing University Campus Event, ushering in a new and exciting chapter in creativity and innovation at Limkokwing University.

    Named after the Semporna Island, Sabah, a jewel in Malaysia’s crown of tourist destinations, the event served to promote the vibrant partnership between vivo Y36 5G Semporna Green and Tourism Malaysia.

    Adding to the excitement, vivo Malaysia teamed up with Singapore’s top tea brand, LiHO, to introduce the delicious Semporna Avocado drink. This blend of cultures and flavours led to the final event, the Y36 5G Semporna X Limkokwing University workshop.

    The event at Limkokwing University drew around 100 participants, including Limkokwing students and media. The event began with an inspiring speech by the Advertising and Digital Director of Tourism Malaysia, Mohd Roslan Abdullah. He expressed strong support for the collaboration between Tourism Malaysia and vivo, believing it’s a great chance for Y36 users to explore Malaysia’s scenic beauty. 

    He also expressed strong commendation for this workshop event, “Your dedication to fostering creativity and embracing the beauty of Semporna is truly commendable. It unveils a remarkable opportunity bound to enrich your passion for photography and your sense of wanderlust” says Roslan Abdullah. 

    Continuing the narrative, Haslinda Hassan, Deputy Vice Chancellor of Limkokwing University highlighted the honour of institution’s in joint with this event collaboration. Raymond Teoh, brand manager for vivo Malaysia, reaffirmed the company’s commitment and happiness over this relationship and expressed the hope that it would continue in the upcoming smartphone series.

    The event came alive with a dynamic graffiti session, allowing students to paint canvas bags and manifest their creativity. One of the event highlights was the compelling account of transformation shared by the invited photographer, Yusuf Madi. who shared his journey from an engineer to a visual storyteller using a vivo X90. His story inspired attendees to embark on their own creative journeys.

    Aligned with vivo’s core philosophy-joy of humanity, the vivo Y36 5G Semporna X Limkokwing University event exemplified the harmonious convergence of technology, art and human spirit. It was a celebration of innovation, creativity and the capacity to capture joy through the lens of a smartphone.

    For more information, please stay tuned to vivo Malaysia official Facebook page.

  • DIANA DANIELLE- BERSAMA DENGAN RINDU

    Sudah pasti akan ada pasang surut dalam hidup bagi mana-mana pasangan yang bercinta atau berkahwin. Mereka mesti mengambil kira keupayaan mereka untuk hidup untuk mengekalkan keutuhan cinta yang terbina dalam.

    Apa yang pasti juga, setiap pasangan itu mahukan mereka saling dicintai dan dihargai. Melalui setiap detik kehidupan, suka, duka, tawa, riang dan gembira adalah bersama. Namun, sekali hatinya terluka, belum tentu mampu diubati.

    Itu gambaran situasi yang ingin disampaikan penyanyi Diana Danielle menerusi single terbaharunya berjudul Bersama Dengan Rindu (BDR). Lagu hasil ciptaan sepenuhnya oleh Ezra Kong itu di bawah terbitan syarikat rakaman, Universal Music Malaysia.

    Diana berkata, dia memilih untuk muncul dengan single BDR yang berkonsepkan ‘patah hati’ selepas lapan tahun tidak melancarkan lagu baharu.

    “Lagu Bersama Dengan Rindu ini adalah hasil ciptaan Ezra Kong. Ini juga lagu Bahasa Melayu pertama saya yang dikeluarkan di bawah Universal Music Malaysia. Selepas lapan tahun tak keluarkan lagu Bahasa Melayu baharu, saya memilih untuk keluarkan lagu BDR ini sebab saya sukakan melodi dan lirik.

    “Lagu ini menceritakan mengenai cinta yang semakin lama semakin jauh atau renggang. Ia menggambarkan perasaan perit apabila kehilangan orang yang dicintai dan harapan yang masih ada walaupun ditinggalkan,” katanya.

    Menurut Diana, proses rakaman lagu dan video muzik (MV) juga berjalan lancar biarpun berdepan cabaran iaitu terpaksa membuat rakaman semula MV.

    “Dari segi proses rakaman lagu, ia sangat lancar dan laju. Saya rakam dalam masa kurang dua jam. Ezra pun sangat cekap dan profesional. Dalam masa sama, saya pula banyak perlukan ‘guide’ dan bantuan.

    “Macam proses rakaman MV, hanya ambil masa sehari. Jalan cerita pun ‘straight forward’ saja dan produksi pun agak ‘simple’. Semua lancar. Saya pula dah pernah bekerja dengan mereka sebelumnya, jadi saya yakin dengan mereka.

    “Cuma, kita berdepan sedikit cabaran yang mana atas beberapa sebab kita terpaksa buat penggambaran semula MV, tapi ia bukan masalah besar. Ikutkan lagu ini dilancarkan beberapa bulan lebih awal. Disebabkan ada sedikit pertukaran itu yang baru dapat lancarkan sekarang. Apa yang berlaku semuanya bersebab dan MV pun menjadi lebih baik,” katanya.

    Mengenai konsep MV yang ditampilkan, Diana berkata ia mengenai seseorang yang patah hati.

    “Saya pula memang suka lagu begini, jadi sebab itu saya nak keluarkan lagu sedih. Jalan cerita memaparkan pasangan yang awalnya gembira, tapi lama kelamaan lelaki itu semakin jauh, ambil kesempatan dan terus menghilang.

    “Tapi walaupun saya suka lagu sedih, saya tak suka pengakhiran yang terlalu berat sebelah, saya perlu letakkan sedikit keadilan. Jadi, dalam MV ini di hujungnya ada ‘plot twist’ yang mana perempuan tu tidak terus menunggu tapi terus move on. Biarpun lelaki itu cuba kembali, tapi perempuan itu tetap dengan pendiriannya,” katanya.

    Pastinya, Diana berharap lagu Bersama Dengan Rindu itu dapat mengubati hati mereka yang dalam fasa patah hati.

    “Harapan untuk lagu, saya hanya harap peminat dapat terima saya sebagai penyanyi. Sebab orang lebih mengenali saya sebagai pelakon. Harapnya semakin ramai orang boleh dengar dan ‘enjoy’ dengan lagu ini.

    “Saya pun harap lagu ini dapat mengubati hati mereka yang dalam fasa patah hati, merindukan seseorang atau masih meletakkan harapan pada seseorang. Saya juga harap suatu hari nanti dapat membuatkan orang ketawa dan menangis dengan lagu serta ‘enjoy’ perjalanan muzik saya,” katanya.

    Jangan lupa untuk mendengar dan melanggan lagu Bersama Dengan Rindu terbitan Universal Music Malaysia di semua platform muzik digital yang sudah pun dilancarkan sejak 4 Ogos lalu.

    Sementara MV Bersama Dengan Rindu yang dilancarkan 4 Ogos, sudah mencecah lebih 150,000 tontonan di saluran YouTube Diana Danielle.

     

     

     

     

  • Euro EUR Exchange Rates

    The seven colourful bills, designed by the Austrian artist Robert Kalina and ranging in denomination from €5 to €500, symbolize the unity of Europe and feature a map of Europe, the EU’s flag, and arches, bridges, gateways, and windows. The eight euro coins range in denominations from one cent to two euros. The coins feature one side with a common design; the reverse sides’ designs differ in each of the individual participating countries. The euro is the form of money for the 19 member countries of the eurozone. It’s the second-most widely used currency in foreign exchange (forex) trading after the U.S. dollar and the second-most widely held foreign exchange reserve used by central banks. Supporters of the euro argued that a single European currency would boost trade by eliminating foreign exchange fluctuations and reducing prices.

    1. Our currency rankings show that the most popular US Dollar exchange rate is the USD to USD rate.
    2. The euro unites us in diversity, as reflected by the two sides of our coins.
    3. The euro unites us – it’s used by about 350 million people across 20 European Union countries.
    4. National governments and central banks remain constrained in responding to economic conditions in their country by their reliance on the ECB’s monetary policy and budget rules set by the EU.

    Pegging a country’s currency to a major currency is regarded as a safety measure, especially for currencies of areas with weak economies, as the euro is seen as a stable currency, prevents runaway inflation, and encourages foreign investment due to its stability. The euro was established by the provisions in the 1992 Maastricht Treaty. In the Maastricht Treaty, the United Kingdom and Denmark were granted westernfx review exemptions per their request from moving to the stage of monetary union which resulted in the introduction of the euro. Value of Obsolete National CurrenciesEuro bank notes and coins began circulating in 2002 with old notes and coins gradually being withdrawn from circulation. The precise dates that each old currency ceased being legal tender and their official fixed rates are shown in the table below.

    What Are Euro Notes and What Are Their Denominations?

    Coins have a standard image on one side, and on the other have a design related to the country of issue. Currently euro coins and notes are accepted anywhere in the Eurozone, regardless of the country of issue. We carefully study the circulation of and demand for euro banknotes, so that you will always have access to euro banknotes. The most obvious benefit of adopting a single currency is to remove the cost of exchanging currency, theoretically allowing businesses and individuals to consummate previously unprofitable trades. For consumers, banks in the eurozone must charge the same for intra-member cross-border transactions as purely domestic transactions for electronic payments (e.g., credit cards, debit cards and cash machine withdrawals).

    The euro-to-dollar conversion details how many dollars the euro can buy at any given time, as measured by the current exchange rate. Forex traders on the foreign exchange market determine exchange rates, which change on a moment-by-moment basis, depending on how traders assess the risk vs. the reward for holding the currency. The European Central Bank (ECB) has an EU mandate to maintain price stability by preserving the value of the euro. The ECB is part of the European System of Central Banks (ESCB) along with the national central banks of all the EU member states, including those that have not adopted the euro. The euro is the sole legal tender in the EU member states that have adopted it, including Austria, Belgium, Cyprus, Estonia, Finland, France, Germany, Greece, Ireland, Italy, Latvia, Lithuania, Luxembourg, Malta, the Netherlands, Portugal, Slovakia, Slovenia, and Spain. These countries form the eurozone, a region where the euro serves as the common currency.

    Top currency pairings for Euro

    The EU reassured investors that it would guarantee the debt of all eurozone members. At the same time, it asked indebted countries to install austerity measures to ratchet down their spending. The first phase of the euro launch occurred in 1999 when it was introduced as the currency for electronic payments. These included credit and debit cards, loans, and other uses for accounting purposes. During this initial phase, old currencies were used for cash only. On the other hand, the eurozone brought together economies with disparate characteristics and national budgets without the authority for the sort of cross-border fiscal transfers that take place between the U.S. federal government and U.S. states.

    Xe International Money Transfer

    The currency was introduced in non-physical form (traveller’s cheques, electronic transfers, banking, etc.) at midnight on 1 January 1999, when the national currencies of participating countries (the eurozone) ceased to exist independently. Their exchange rates were locked at fixed rates against each other. The euro thus became the beaxy exchange review successor to the European Currency Unit (ECU). The notes and coins for the old currencies, however, continued to be used as legal tender until new euro notes and coins were introduced on 1 January 2002. The ECB targets interest rates rather than exchange rates and in general, does not intervene on the foreign exchange rate markets.

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  • Nadeera Tampil Dengan Penjenamaan Baharu, Mahu Terus Kukuhkan Perjalanan Bidang Seni Menerusi Single Emas

    Program realiti nyanyian Big Stage musim kelima membawa tuah kepada Nadeera yang meraih gelaran juara selepas bekerja keras setiap minggu untuk menawarkan persembahan terhebat kepada peminat dan penonton.

    Selepas tamatnya pertandingan terbabit awal Julai lalu, pemilik nama penuh Farah Nadeera Zaini, 30, berbincang dengan pihak pengurusan, Woodwind Records untuk memulakan semula kerjaya nyanyiannya.

    Antara perancangan yang dilakukan ialah penjenamaan semula bagi mengukuhkan lagi perjalanannya dalam bidang seni tempatan dan antarabangsa.

    “Setelah berbincang dengan pihak pengurusan serta bertanya pendapat dengan mereka yang profesional, saya kini hanya mahu dikenali dengan satu nama sahaja iaitu Nadeera. Sebelum ini, saya pernah dikenali dengan nama Nadeera Zaini, Farah Nadeera serta nama-nama lain seperti Nadeera Mentor Legend, Nadeera Lagu Cinta Kita dan Nadeera Big Stage.

    “Jadi, keputusan kami adalah untuk membawa nama Nadeera sahaja kerana percaya nama itu boleh memberi nafas baharu terhadap kerjaya seni saya. Saya berharap penjenamaan semula membawa tuah dalam bidang seni.

    “Saya juga mempunyai perancangan jangka masa panjang untuk melebarkan sayap sekitar nusantara serta ke peringkat antarabangsa, jadi penjenamaan ini tepat sebagai ‘kelahiran’ semula Nadeera.

    “Penjenamaan semula ini juga bersesuaian dengan kewujudan syarikat pengurusan yang mengatur perjalanan seni saya, Woodwind Records. Merupakan sebuah syarikat pengurusan baharu yang bakal tampil dengan pelbagai idea segar serta bakal mengelola kerjaya muzik bakat-bakat berpotensi, Woodwind Records mempunyai pelbagai perancangan untuk merencana perjalanan saya dalam bidang muzik,” katanya.

    Kini, gadis yang berasal dari Johor ini tampil dengan single baharu selepas merangkul kejuaraan di pentas Big Stage musim kelima.

    Muncul dengan naskhah yang berjudul Emas, Nadeera mendapat khidmat Omar K, Iqie Hugh dan Firdaus Rahmat selaku komposer. Liriknya juga merupakan nukilan mereka bertiga bersama penyanyi Datin Alyah.

    Mahu lari daripada kebiasaan single sebelum ini yang bertemakan cinta, Nadeera menampilkan tema kebangkitan dan semangat menerusi karya Emas.

    “Perjalanan single Emas agak berliku. Saya dan pihak pengurusan mencari naskhah yang sesuai selepas tamatnya Big Stage dan perjalanannya tidak mudah. Saya mahukan sesuatu yang berbeza dan mahu ia meninggalkan impak bermakna untuk peminat yang menantikan.

    “Selepas duduk berbincang dan berdiskusi mencari material yang sesuai, kami bersepakat untuk menjadikan Emas sebagai single perdana pasca kejuaraan Big Stage. Ia bercerita mengenai semangat dan kebangkitan, sesuai dengan perjalanan baharu saya selepas memenangi pertandingan terbabit.

    “Saya akui, saya bagai ‘dilahirkan’ semula selepas menjuarai Big Stage. Sekali lagi, saya diberi peluang untuk menyerlahkan bakat dan kali ini, saya enggan sia-siakan perjalanan yang baru sahaja bermula. Saya enggan leka dan tak mahu nama kembali ‘suam’, jadi saya mencari sesuatu seperti Emas untuk diketengahkan.

    “Emas menampilkan isi hati saya yang benar-benar berharap untuk bersinar dalam industri muzik selepas melalui fasa jatuh bangun sejak tahun 2012. Platform yang saya ada kali ini dianggap sebagai peluang berharga untuk saya menyerlahkan bakat,” katanya.

    Bercerita mengenai pengalaman ketika merakamkan lagu Emas, Nadeera mengambil masa sembilan jam di studio rakaman untuk menyempurnakan karya ini.

    “Proses rakaman berjalan lancar tetapi saya sendiri mengambil masa sembilan jam di studio rakaman. Memandangkan lagu ini mempunyai makna tersendiri dan sangat melekat dalam hati saya, saya mengambil masa sedikit untuk mendapatkan penjiwaan sebenar.

    “Saya mahu benar-benar berpuas hati dan menceritakan maksud sebenar lagu ini ketika proses rakaman dijalankan. Saya dan pihak pengurusan mahu sampaikan roh dan jiwa lagu Emas. Naskhah ini sangat dekat dengan diri saya dan saya berharap ia dapat diterima orang ramai,” katanya lagi.

    Dengarkan Emas di semua platform penstriman muzik bermula 25 Ogos 2023.

  • Decathlon Malaysia’s First Solar PV System Installation and Other Sustainability Initiatives

    In one of their largest stores, Decathlon Shah Alam, Decathlon Malaysia is putting rooftop solar photovoltaic (PV) facilities.

    Arnaud Sauret, CEO of Decathlon Malaysia asserts Decathlon Malaysia’s commitment wherein “Our conviction in the potency of sports to propel our sustainability ambitions is unwavering. By empowering people to embrace sports on their own terms, we champion the cause of cultivating a robust and joyful present and future for generations to come. This entails not only cherishing our invaluable playground, but also fostering the creation of a sustainable value of humanity.”

    This reflects Decathlon’s efforts in strengthening environmental and sustainability efforts, aligning with their goals: 100% renewable energy in all their stores & warehouses by 2026 (complying to RE100 guidelines), and a global net zero emissions goal by 2050.

    According to Atul Gupta, Decathlon Malaysia Expansion Leader: “With this initiative, we will be cutting the carbon emissions of Shah Alam store by 38% per annum. Moving forward all of our new standalone stores will have solar panels on the rooftop.”

    This initiative is made possible through the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Malaysian-based clean energy expert, Solarvest Holdings Berhad (Solarvest). With Solarvest’s vision to energise a regenerative world, the company engages across the clean energy value chain encompassing the development, financing, engineering, construction, operation, and maintenance of solar PV assets. It also embarked on a strategic roadmap to venture into new sustainable solutions across the clean energy ecosystem, such as energy storage systems (ESS), renewable energy certificates (REC), green hydrogen, and green data centres.

    Solarvest will work closely with Decathlon Malaysia with the supply of renewable energy installation at the future standalone stores, Virtual Power Purchase Agreement (VPPA or CGPP in Malaysia) and Renewable energy certificates (I-REC or TIGRs) which we require to achieve the 100% renewable energy goal by 2026 and achieve a key milestone in Decathlon Malaysia’s transition plan.

    CGPP (Corporate Green Power Programme) is a programme that uses VPPA to allow corporate consumers to virtually purchase renewable energy from clean energy developers. This is one of the great options for companies who want to achieve 100% renewable electricity without having to install solar PV systems on their own property.

    Executive Director and Group Chief Executive Officer of Solarvest, Mr. Davis Chong Chun Shiong said, “We are delighted to be entrusted by Decathlon Malaysia as its key sustainability partner in Malaysia, working together to enhance environmental responsibility. Through our solar financing programme, Powervest, we are pleased to facilitate Decathlon Malaysia’s seamless transition to clean energy adoption, without the burden of initial capital outlays.”

    “Apart from the installation of a 311.85kWp rooftop solar PV system at Decathlon Malaysia’s flagship outlet in Malaysia, Solarvest is excited to play a pivotal role in supporting Decathlon Malaysia’s commitment to the RE100 global corporate renewable energy initiative. This underscores Decathlon Malaysia’s determination to integrate clean energy into their upcoming stores. Furthermore, this partnership extends the opportunity to engage in VPPA arrangements with Decathlon, enabling them to enjoy stable long-term energy pricing, while promoting sustainable and eco-conscious practices in pursuit of their 100% renewable energy goal. ”

    Mr Gupta continues: “In Decathlon Malaysia, our real estate sustainability strategy is built on the concept of Reduce – Replace – Rebuild, through 5 strategic pillars:

    1. Energy Management – to reduce wastage and improve energy efficiency by investing in controls technology and behavior change. For our latest store, Decathlon Gurney Paragon, we installed schedulable & dimmable LED lights which yielded 28% savings in lighting consumption.
    2. Green Building –  to reduce our carbon footprint in all new stores, where all our new stores are EDGE Certified, a green building certification offered by the International Finance Corporation (IFC). EDGE certified buildings use 20% less energy, water and building materials to construct and operate.
    3. Renewable energy – to replace carbon intensive energy to less carbon intensive energy.
    4. Green Mobility – to assist in rebuilding the transportation sector by providing EV charging points for electric vehicles.
    5. Biodiversity – to rebuild the natural habitat inside the city.”

    As stated in the Decathlon Group’s 2020-2026 Transition Plan, their commitment to environmental sustainability goes beyond renewable energy and sustainability in real estate.

    Because it is a fully integrated business, Decathlon Group can concretely act at each stage of the product life cycle, putting Circular Economy at the heart of their sustainable business model transformation.

    Decathlon Group designs its products with a focus on reducing raw materials, using recycled components and integrating new approaches during the manufacturing process to reduce consumption of energy and water. You can easily recognize these products by the ECODESIGN signature on the price tag and the product itself. By 2026, 100% of their sportive products will be eco-designed with environmental labeling.

    By launching their “Made in Malaysia” Production 20 years back in 2003, Decathlon Malaysia started to contribute to the local economy and reduced CO2 emission by producing in Malaysia for the local market. Company works with responsible suppliers (covering different processes: PVC welding, rubber & latex products, foam, plastic injection, cashier bags & packaging…) who share their value and support sustainable efforts, for example more than 50% of their energy consumption comes from renewable resources.

    “Our Decathlon products are designed for longevity, owing to their durability, reparability and recyclable materials. Our goal is to introduce new services that extend the lifespan of our products by promoting reuse and recycling. Currently, we are focusing our efforts on two key services: Repair and Second Life. Our aim is to successfully repair every product that can be repaired. More than 1,000 items have been refurbished since the beginning of this year. Among them, 750 items have already been resold through our Second Life initiative. Looking ahead, we are excited to forge ahead with the development of Rental and Recycling services, both internally and in collaboration with external partners” – Nadia Kopeikina, Sustainability Leader of Decathlon Malaysia

    These emerging services (Second Life, Repair, Rental, Recycling) represent pivotal strides toward a profoundly sustainable future. They exemplify a shift towards astute, responsible and conscientious patterns of consumption.

    Aligned with the adage, “Be the change you want to see in the world,” Decathlon teammates are actively engaged in daily endeavors across a spectrum of subjects: advocating ecomobility in urban settings, enhancing awareness of climate dynamics through The Climate Fresk, curbing waste generation, and engaging in sustainable events. In unison with teammates, partners, suppliers, and clients, the company remains steadfast in its dedication to construct a robust and sustainable future.

  • Dokumentari Khas ‘Misi: Kembalikan Kuasa Kenyir’ Memenangi Anugerah Gangsa untuk Program Faktual Terbaik Dihasilkan di Asia bagi Kategori Pasaran Tunggal Asia dengan kerjasama TNB.

    Program dokumentari khas Majalah 3 mencipta sejarah pada 2023 apabila menerima pingat gangsa dalam Kategori Program Faktual Terbaik Terbitan Asia pada Content Asia Awards 2023 yang dihoskan di Hotel Athenee di Bangkok. Ini menjadikan 2023 tahun yang baik untuk TV3. Kejayaan ini dijayakan menerusi program khas berjudul “Misi: Kembalikan Kuasa Kenyir” yang dihasilkan bersama TV3 dan Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB).

    TV3 merasa amat bertuah kerana mendapat kerjasama dan sokongan daripada TNB dalam menjayakan dokumentari khas ini. Penerbitan yang memakan masa hampir 3 bulan ini telah pun disiarkan pada 13 Mac yang lalu dan mendapat sambutan yang memberansangkan sehingga mencecah 2 juta penonton. Kerjasama yang terjalin ini, jelas membuahkan hasil yang sangat memuaskan apabila ia diiktirafkan di peringkat antarabangsa. Semoga kerjasama yang terjalin bersama TNB akan berkekalan dan pada masa yang sama dapat memberi manfaat kepada penonton setia TV3.

    Dokumentari khas ini diterajui oleh Irin Putri Azmi selaku Penerbit Eksekutif; Penerbit serta wartawan Muhammad Hafiz Mohd Hizal; dan Penyelaras Projek, Izzul Iswat. Kejayaan  program ini juga turut disokong oleh Pengurus Rancangan TV3, Faeza Farrah; Pengurus Besar Jualan Omnia, Chan Sue Harn; Pengurus Jualan, Stela Chong; dan Eksekutif Jualan Ariff Azhar.

    Kepada mereka yang ingin menonton edisi khas Majalah 3  “Misi: Kembalikan Kuasa Kenyir”, sila strim secara langsung dalam HD di www.tonton.com.my. 

  • PCIM Asia 2023 to open on 29 August

    The leading fair in Asia for power electronics will open on 29 August 2023 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre (SNIEC). The exhibition and conference will bring together the best and brightest of industry minds to explore the latest trends and innovations.

    Taking place from 29 – 31 August, PCIM Asia 2023 will present the latest breakthroughs and developments in power electronics, intelligent motion, renewable energy and energy management. 181 exhibitors will display their innovative technologies across 12,000 sqm of exhibition space. Some of the exhibitors attending this year’s show include: AOS, CRRC, Heraeus, Inventchip, Keysight, LEM, Littelfuse, MACMIC, NOVOSENSE, onsemi, PN Junction, Power Integrations, Silan, Sun.King, Toshiba and Yangjie. The event also has continued support from the following five sponsors: Mitsubishi Electric, Semikron Danfoss, Fuji Electric, Infineon and ROHM.

    The fair is once again hosting a variety of themed zones focusing on important aspects of power electronics development. Themed zones at the 2023 edition include the E-mobility Zone, 3rd Generation, Semiconductor Pavilion, Poster Session Area (part of the Conference), and University Zone. With a comprehensive coverage of power electronics, ranging from power semiconductor components and modules to electrical devices, passive components, thermal management, as well as test and measurement, the fair aims to meet the sourcing requirements of all attendees.

    In addition to the exhibition, a series of forums will also take place focusing on a variety of different themes. These include the “Power Electronics Application Forum”, “The 3rd Generation Semiconductor Forum”, “New energy development under the carbon peak and carbon neutrality goals” and “Electrical transportation technology in the Industry 4.0 era”. There will also be a “Shanghai International Forum on Smart Home Energy Efficiency Control and Household Energy Management” co-organised with the concurrently held Shanghai Smart Home Technology.

    PCIM Asia Conference explores the future of power electronics
    This year’s PCIM Asia Conference, one of the industry’s most respected conferences in the region, returns with a wide variety of presentations including keynotes, oral and poster sessions, tutorials and a special session led by Infineon Technologies and Rompower Energy Systems exploring GaN based high power density supplies.

    There will also be several awards hosted at the conference recognising the achievements made by those in the industry for contributing to its development and innovation. These include the “Best Paper Award”, “Young Engineer Award” and “University Scientist Award”.

    Register to visit the 2023 exhibition and conference now: https://qr.messefrankfurt.com/9bd44

    PCIM Asia is jointly organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd and Mesago Messe Frankfurt GmbH. To find out more about PCIM Asia, please visit www.pcimasia-expo.com or email pcimasia@china.messefrankfurt.com.

     

     

  • Formnext + PM South China returns next week to spur cross-industry conversations on manufacturing technologies

    This year’s edition of Formnext + PM South China will be held from 29 – 31 August 2023 in Hall 6 of the Shenzhen World Exhibition and Convention Center. Serving as a central hub connecting the additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy and advanced ceramics industries, the event will bring together 275 exhibitors across 20,000 sqm of floor space. Notably, the show will debut a range of new fringe events focused on injection moulding, advanced ceramics optimised for smart manufacturing, directed energy deposition, binder jetting, and other cutting-edge innovations.

    Ongoing advancements such as these have revolutionised the fields of additive manufacturing, powder metallurgy and technical ceramics, enabling accelerated production schedules, enhanced multi-material support and rapid prototyping capabilities. With their broad versatility, these technologies are seeing increased adoption among a wide variety of industries, such as automotive, railway, heavy machinery, electronic appliances, medical, aerospace and consumer goods. As a result, collaboration within these fields fuels innovation and opens the door to an expanded range of cross-sectoral business opportunities.

    Formnext + PM South China provides a platform for face-to-face networking and industry dialogue both within and between these sectors. With a 38% increase in exhibitors compared to the previous edition, the event reinforces the growing appeal of additive manufacturing across diverse industries. Notable exhibitors include:

    • Additive manufacturing: Anycubic, ASSAB, BASF, Bright Laser, CNPC Powder, Evonik, Farsoon, Hanbang, HP, Lithoz, Materialised, Siemens, Stratasys, and UnionTech
    • Powder metallurgy: B-Well, C Fine, Cincy, CISRI AT&M, Hiper, LD Metal Powders, Mengda, SinterZone, Unifine, and Zhujin
    • Advanced ceramics: 3DCeram, Bemetals, CNBM, Companion, Huamei, Lithoz, Nanoe, Naura, Nuoyi, Orient Zirconic, Shenxing, TS, and XY

    AM Gallery: exploring the diverse applications of additive manufacturing

    The 2023 edition of Formnext + PM South China will introduce the AM Gallery, a curated display highlighting creative uses of additive manufacturing within four categories: AM in Life, AM in Art Toys, AM in Fashion and AM in Industrial Production. The gallery will present an assortment of innovative designs, demonstrating the various ways in which additive manufacturing technologies can be adopted and the multitude of applications they enable.

    Engage in cross-industry discussion with over 80 concurrent event topics

    Beyond the exhibition floor, the fair will offer a comprehensive fringe programme, featuring a line-up of over eighty presentations designed to stimulate cross-industry discussion. These events empower fairgoers to communicate the latest advancements, discover novel applications and collectively shape the future of the industry. Highlighted events include:

    South China Injection Moulding and Additive Manufacturing Technology and Application Summit (29 August)

    This comprehensive summit covers the entire injection moulding supply chain, offering valuable strategic insights for the advancement of the injection moulding and additive manufacturing industries. Topics covered encompass:

    • Development Status and Market Applications of Titanium Alloy Powder Technology
    • The New Era of Mass Production: How Independent Innovation is Accelerating Additive Manufacturing

    The Binder Jetting Additive Manufacturing Technology Forum (30 August)

    At this forum, speakers will delve into the technical advantages and future prospects of binder jetting, an innovative technology renowned for its expansive build volume and cost-effectiveness. Presentations at this event include:

    • HP MetalJet Technology Global Applications Summary and Outlook
    • How Voxeljet Can Aid Material Development and Mass Production with Inkjet Printing Technology

    Ceramic 3D Printing Summit in Medical Applications (30 August)

    Dedicated to examining the medical applications of 3D-printed ceramics, this summit provides a platform for in-depth discussions, with presentations covering:

    • The Promising Future of LCM: Photopolymerisation Ceramic 3D Printing in the Healthcare Industry
    • Investigating Performance Control of Bio-ceramic Scaffolds in Additive Manufacturing

    2023 South China Advanced Ceramics Frontier and Industry Development Forum (30 August)

    This forum explores both the wide-ranging potential of 3D-printed ceramics and the industry’s development within the Greater Bay Area. Presentations at the event will address:

    • Preparation Technology of Alumina Powder and its Application in Advanced Ceramics
    • Intelligent Manufacturing of Structural and Functional Integrated Ceramics Based on the Principle of Addition: Macro 3D Printing and Micro Self-Assembly 3D Printing

    Formnext + PM South China is jointly organised by Guangzhou Guangya Messe Frankfurt Co Ltd and Uniris Exhibition Shanghai Co Ltd. The fair is also part of a series of international events in the Manufacturing Technologies & Components cluster organised by Messe Frankfurt. Other events within this cluster include:

    • Formnext Forum Tokyo: 28 – 29 September 2023, Tokyo, Japan
    • Formnext: 7 – 10 November 2023, Frankfurt, Germany
    • Asiamold Select – Guangzhou: 4 – 6 March 2024, Guangzhou, China
    • Asiamold Select – Shenzhen: Autumn 2024, Shenzhen, China

    To find out more about Formnext + PM South China, please visit www.formnext-pm.com or email formnext‑pm@china.messefrankfurt.com

     

  • WITH THE ‘RACE DAY’ FASHION SHOW AT SEPANG INTERNATIONAL CIRCUIT, NEONATE X SVG WORLDWIDE WENT FULL THROTTLE TO ELEVATE THE MALAYSIAN STREETWEAR SCENE.

    Last Sunday night (20 August 2023), Neonate and SVG Worldwide, two local streetwear titans, made their big premiere as collaborators, showcasing a new collection named RACE DAY at the Sepang International Circuit.

    Slotted as an ‘off-schedule’ Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2023 (KLFW23) show, RACE DAY’s  83 looks collection was divided into eight different colour story, namely red, orange, blue, yellow, silver, green, brown and black. Featuring a mix of new and seasoned professional models, media personalities and influencers (who walked a total of 132km collectively for the RACE DAY show), the collection’s daring interpretation of ‘a normal day at the race track’ looked radiant especially with the iconic background that could only be achieved when held at the first proper world-class race track in Asia and certified by FIA, the Sepang International Circuit. 

    Neonate and SVG started their RACE DAY campaign in June 2023 to tease their fans on the collaboration creating an internet meltdown. “The open call for new models drew an astounding 700 participants during its 2-day session. We shortlisted 77 fresh talents we perceive as the best to represent the vibe of both brands and I couldn’t be happier with their runway execution last night. ” says Karl Shafek, Founder and Creative Director of Neonate Clothing Company. “The undertaking for this collaboration is huge because not only do we have to cater to the demographics of both brands and making sure that while while we stay true to our brand DNA, it has to have that element that speaks of the partnership. Having a theme like RACE DAY makes it both easy and hard at the same time”. 

    Echoing Karl’s sentiment, Ashraf Anuar, Founder of the current powerhouse of the Malaysian streetwear scene, SVG Worldwide added, “It’s easy because while the freedom to create is still present, it confines us to an area that is wide enough to go crazy but still taking into account the cohesiveness aspect of it. And hard because a collection with a name like RACE DAY, the set up needs to match the theme. As (near) perfectionists, both of us decides to take the plunge and do it like how we imagined it in our heads”.

    The show was truly a production with approximately 300 crew members handling the on-ground side and main shows’ activities. Attended by more than 3,000 guests including more than 900 VIPs consisting of family, friends, stakeholders and participants and supporters of the Malaysian fashion industry, RACE DAY’s set up was a sight to behold and matches any other international events ever held at the track. On top of this were the clothes presented. Nothing was spared as Karl and Ashraf uses rich materials to form the garments. “We have denim, leather, cotton, rayon, wool, even canvas; and a dress completely made out of beads and gemstones. Streetwear has come a long way since the term was first coined. The line has been blurred and you would even see T-shirts and baggy denim pants in a haute couture show as done by Demna for Balenciaga. So we really wanted this collection to have a touch of glamour and high fashion. We even went as far as producing custom SVG X Neonate RACE DAY racing suits. I learned so much during this process and I would like to thank Karl personally for guiding me”, says Ashraf. 

    Karl added, “Neonate and SVG are also grateful and would like to acknowledge Komono Malaysia and Converse Malaysia for their support by sponsoring accessories, namely sunglasses, watches, and sneakers to be used for the show. We must also give a massive shoutout to KLFW especially its Founder, Mr Andrew Tan for his continuous support, leadership and commendable initiatives to elevate the Malaysian fashion industry”. Endorsed by KLFW, other partners of the Neonate X SVG activation campaign and RACE DAY show are De’Xandra Perfume as main sponsor, Sepang International Circuit, AirAsia, Royale Chulan Hotels & Resorts, Motormaniac, Bateriku, Prestige Medispa Malaysia, JCPR, Hausboom, MZone Studio and Majalah Remaja. The event ended with a mini concert featuring some of the hottest young hip hop artists in the country including MK of K-Clique.

    RACE DAY by Neonate X SVG will be released in parts for retail purposes. Follow them on social media via @neonate.company @svgwrldwide to receive latest news and announcements.

  • PERJUANGAN ROCK JINBARA BELUM BERAKHIR

    Dengan keluaran lagu terbaru mereka, “Kurniaku Terindah,” yang berada di bawah Luncai Emas Sdn Bhd, Jinbara terus berjuang untuk mendapatkan pengiktirafan dalam industri muzik rock. Untuk terus membina reputasi dalam industri muzik rock, Jinbara dan Luncai Emas telah mengeluarkan single ini sebagai projek rakaman yang unik.

    Seperti yang diungkapkan oleh komposer single ini, “Perjuangan dan perjalanan rock mereka masih belum tamat lagi’’- Ujar M.Nasir . Single “Kurniaku Terindah,” yang dicipta oleh Dato’ M.Nasir, membuktikan bahawa perjalanan muzik Jinbara masih jauh dari pengakhirannya.

    Sebagai Kumpulan rock yang telah menghasilkan lagu-lagu popular seperti “Kasihnya Laila,” “Farhana, “Cinta Pandai Merdeka,” dan “Patri,” Jinbara merasakan bahawa “Kurniaku Terindah” adalah pencapaian baru buat mereka. ‘’Ini suatu kehormatan besar dan rasa bersyukur kerana kami diberikan kepercayaan untuk membawakan lagu hasil ciptaan Dato’ M.Nasir. Single baru ini memberikan satu erti apabila kita masih lagi bernafas hingga hari ini , diberikan kesihatan yang baik , maka itulah kurnia terindah dari Maha Esa’’ – Kata Jinbara

    Jinbara adalah : Dari kiri Cepot (Gitar), Ahtan (Drum), Along (Vokalis) & Lan (Gitar)

    Bagi proses rakaman single ini, semuanya telah berjalan dengan lancar sebelum menerima berita duka pemergian Allahyarham Tony Iskandar pada 30 Jun 2021 (bekas pemain bass kumpulan Spider). Allahyarham merupakan pencetus utama dalam penerbitan single ‘Kurniaku Terindah’ ini dan tugas sebagai Produser lagu diambil alih oleh Hanafi Spider.

    ‘’Sewaktu rakaman awal, Allahyarham Tony Iskandar sememangnya berhasrat untuk menyiapkan projek lagu baru ini hingga siap. Arwah pernah juga berkata ‘’Kita Bikin Kasi Jadi’’. Namun, Allah S.W.T lebih menyayanginya. Arwah adalah Sahabat Dunia Akhirat ‘’ – Jelas Jinbara

    Dalam usaha untuk terus berinteraksi dengan peminat setia, Jinbara juga akan mengadakan Showcase “Rock Untuk Rakyat” pada 30 Ogos 2023 jam 9 malam di Grand Sabak @ Leypark Station. Tiket boleh didapati dengan menghubungi talian 019-933 4021.

    Sebuah video lirik “Kurniaku Terindah” telah dilancarkan pada 18 Ogos 2023 melalui saluran YouTube Luncai Emas. Anda juga boleh menikmati audio rasmi di semua platform digital yang tersedia seperti Spotify, Apple Music, Deezer dan muat turun di Itunes Store.

    Selaku label rakaman, Luncai Emas berharap agar single terbaru ini akan meraih perhatian peminat muzik dan media. Kami mengundang anda semua untuk menikmati karya ini dengan sepenuh jiwa.

  • Filem “Adoiii Jiwaku” arahan Steve Yap bakal ditayang di pawagam pada 7 September 2023

    Kembali lagi, Lomo Pictures Sdn Bhd bekerjasama dengan rakan pengedar MM2 Entertainment untuk menggegarkan pawagam dengan Filem terbaru arahan Steve Yap yang berjudul “Adoiii Jiwaku“. Dengan genre komedi dan tayangan selama 98 minit, filem ini memaparkan kepelbagaian masyarakat Malaysia melalui penggunaan 3 bahasa iaitu Melayu, English, dan Mandarin.

    Ramai di antara kita yang mengakui diri sebagai warga Malaysia, tetapi masih berjuang untuk merangkul kepelbagaian etnik. Ada yang bangga dengan semangat patriotik, namun lebih suka berada dalam kelompok Melayu dengan Melayu, Cina dengan Cina, dan India dengan India. Seandainya soal makanan, kita bersedia untuk merasai nikmatnya makanan seperti Tosai, Nasi Lemak, atau Char Koay Teow tanpa berbelah bahagi. Namun, mengapa tidak begitu juga dalam aspek lain? Kan lagi best kalau boleh makan sama-sama, main bola sama-sama dan menonton Filem sama-sama tanpa mengira latar belakang etnik.

    Jadi semua rakyat malaysia mesti dan wajib tonton Adoiii Jiwaku, cerita ini dapat mengubah persepsi anda semua supaya buang semua sikap perkauman yang masih bertapak. Kita satu bangsa, Kita kan satu negara. Sebab tu Adoiii Jiwaku hadir, untuk memberikan anda pengalaman luar biasa, sekiranya anda berdepan situasi serupa. Bangun pagi je, alamak kenapa dalam badan orang lain ni. Tonton jangan tak tonton!!! Dan betul ke mereka kata orang islam boleh je pegang-pegang anjing, jawapan tu ada dalam Filem Adoiii Jiwaku .

    Satu-satunya filem dibuat untuk semua rakyat Malaysia, dari Malaysia untuk Malaysia. Walau berbeza budaya tapi kita masih banyak persamaan yang boleh menjadikan kita berbangga sebagai rakyat yang memiliki keunikan dan masyarakat majmuk.

    Filem bertemakan persahabatan ini dipenuhi pelbagai emosi yang pasti dapat membuatkan penonton sentiasa tak kering gusi dan pasti ada babak yang menyentuh hati serta elemen suspensnya yang penuh debar bakal menemui penonton seluruh negara pada 7 September ini.

     

    Ia dibintangi oleh ramai pelakon handalan Tanah air seperti Steve Yap, Ali Arami ,E. Ramana Mohan, Amber Chia, Daniel Sher, Anuar Abd, Hamid Adibah, Noor dan ramai lagi.

    Filem berkisarkan 3 rakan sekerja iaitu Sia, Ayis dan Malesh yang berlainan bangsa (Cina, Melayu dan India) yang bekerja di sebuah hotel. Oleh kerana personaliti dan perspektif mereka yang berbeza tentang kerja, mereka sering bertelagah sesama sendiri. Dalam satu peristiwa yang bermula dengan satu gurauan di pejabat, berlaku renjatan elektrik sehingga menyebabkan Sia dan Ayis bertukar badan antara satu sama lain.

    Yang pasti mereka gagal menyesuaikan diri dengan keadaan ini memandangkan roh (jiwa) mereka berada di dalam badan orang lain.

    Mereka mula mencari jalan dan mencuba pelbagai cara untuk kembali mendapatkan badan mereka sendiri.

    Namun, lama kelamaan mereka mula dapat menyesuaikan diri dengan tubuh yang bukan milik mereka. Antaranya Sia yang mula mempelajari lebih lanjut tentang Melayu dan Islam dengan perbezaan budaya setiap hari.

    Dia belajar untuk melihat melalui perspektif Ayis, sehingga akhirnya memahami tentang kepentingan nilai kekeluargaan.

    Sebaliknya, Ayis yang berada dalam badan Sia berpindah ke rumah keluarga Sia. Dia mula mengetahui hubungan kekeluargaan yang lemah dalam keluarga itu disebabkan masing-masing yang berahsia dan tidak pernah meluahkan perasaan sebenar mereka. Ayis bagaimanapun berjaya menjalinkan hubungan mesra dengan anak Sia melalui minat mereka terhadap muzik.

    Apa agaknya peristiwa yang berlaku sehingga 3 rakan ini di timpa musibah?

    Dan bagaimana mereka bertiga mengatasinya?

    Adakah mereka akhirnya bersahabat baik?

    Dan adakah mereka akan mendapat semula badan sendiri di akhir cerita?

    JANGAN LUPA saksikan FILEM ADOIII JIWAKU di pawagam berhampiran anda bermula 7 September 2023.

  • Pasukan Malaysia Terus Membanggakan Negara Dalam Kejohanan Seni Persembahan Dunia di Anaheim, California, Amerika Syarikat Dengan Meraih 36 Pingat

    Pasukan Malaysia yang kini mengambil bahagian dalam Kejohanan Seni Persembahan Dunia sedang membantu meningkatkan reputasi Malaysia dalam industri hiburan global. Pasukan Malaysia, yang dianggotai 11 pekerja tempatan, membawa pulang enam pingat emas, dua puluh perak dan sepuluh gangsa dalam kejohanan global terbaru di Anaheim, California. Sehingga 40 negara bertanding dalam pertandingan itu, yang dianggap sebagai “Olimpik” seni persembahan, dalam enam kategori berbeza: nyanyian, tarian, muzik, peragaan, lakonan dan pelbagai seni. 4 kategori yang dipertandingkan oleh pasukan Malaysia ialah vokal, tarian, muzik, dan lakonan.

    Setiap wakil Malaysia telah menyertai sekurang-kurangnya 5 pertandingan setiap seorang. Tiga peserta dalam bahagian Junior (5 hingga 15 tahun) manakala selebihnya di bahagian Senior (16 tahun keatas). Di bahagian Junior, adik Chloe Phang Ziang Ee (9 tahun) bertanding dalam kategori Muzik dengan bermain drum. Adik Quah Xin En (8 tahun) dan Jackie Jeffry (11 tahun) pula bertanding dalam kategori Vokal. Di bahagian Senior, Imran Azim Iskandar (16 tahun) mewakili Sarawak bagi kategori Muzik dan Elwyn Jung Ming Yan (17 tahun) juga dari Sarawak, dalam kategori Tarian. Tarian juga diwakili oleh Goay Lian Lian dari Pulau Pinang bagi kumpulan umur 30+. Paling ramai adalah bagi kategori Vokal yang disertai oleh Mary Grace Jane dari Sabah bagi kumpulan umur 18 hingga 24 tahun, dan Nurashida Azli, Ketty Natalia Rasul (Thalia) dan Elvira Pontillas kesemua mereka pula di kumpulan umur 30 keatas. Manakala Dato’ Wahadaniah Abdul Wahab merupakan satu-satunya wakil tunggal dalam kategori Peragaan.

    Pingat Emas telah dimenangi oleh Chloe Phang bagi Instrumental Open, QuahXin En dalam Vokal Rock, Imran Azim bagi Instrumental Classical, Goay Lian Lian dalam Tarian Hip Hop & juga Tarian Open dan Dato’ Wahadaniah dalam Modeling Photoshoot. Pemenang-pemenang pingat Perak dan Gangsa pula adalah seperti di Lampiran A. Lima peserta juga telah menggondol Juara Bahagian, iaitu anugerah ‘Champion of the World’. Quah Xin En, Imran Azim Iskandar dan Goay Lian Lian masing- masing mendapat satu anugerah Champion of the World, manakala Dato’ Wahadaniah telah memenangi 2 anugerah Champion of the World iaitu dalam bahagian Photoshoot dan Spokesmodel.

    “Secara keseluruhnya Pasukan Malaysia telah menunjukkan prestasi yang amat membanggakan” ulas Romli Bidin, Pengarah MATME Management yang mengelolakan Pasukan Malaysia. Ramai peserta kita mendapat pingat Perak kerana kurang persiapan rapi disebabkan oleh keperluan mencari dana yang mencukupi bagi meneruskan perjuangan ke kejohanan dunia ini, ujar Romli lagi. Sekiranya mendapat tajaan dan dana yang mencukupi, saya pasti lebih banyak pingat Emas dapat diperolehi. Walau-bagaimana pun, Pasukan Malaysia telah mencapai 63 Peratus kejayaan dari jumlah penyertaan keseluruhan. Dalam kejohanan dunia yang berprestij dan terbesar didunia, kejayaan ini adalah satu kemenangan yang amat cemerlang dan saya merasa amat bangga bagi Pasukan Malaysia tahun ini, kata Romli lagi.

    Penyertaan tahun ini amat sengit sekali dengan bertambahnya jumlah penyertaan bagi setiap kategori. Pusingan pertama telah berlangsung selama 3 hari melebihi dari kejohanan ditahun-tahun sebelum ini. Dalam peringkat Separuh-Akhir atau Pusingan ke-2, 5 ahli Pasukan kita telah berjaya ke peringkat tersebut. Di bahagian Junior, adik Quah Xin En dan Jackie Jeffry telah mara ke separuh-akhir, manakala Ketty Natalia Rasul, Imran Azim Iskandar dan Dato’ Wahadaniah Abdul Wahab juga mara seterusnya bagi bahagian Senior.

    Selepas pusingan ke-2 juga, beberapa karyawan kita telah mendapat ‘callback’ atau temu-janji untuk berjumpa dengan beberapa pengarah, penerbit dan agen-agen syarikat hiburan besar di Hollywood. Perjumpaan ini akan disambung semula setelah kembali ke Malaysia nanti. Apa yang amat menerujakan adalah peluang untuk belajar dan bergaul bukan sahaja dengan para karyawan dari seluruh dunia, tetapi juga dengan ramai pengarah dan penerbit dari Hollywood, mengikut ulasan dari Imran Azim, Elwyn Jung, Thalia Rasul, Goay Lian Lian, She Pandora (Nurashida Azli) dan Dato’ Dania (Wahadaniah). Sebelum bermulanya kejohanan, para peserta berpeluang menyertai Boot camp atau woksyop/bengkel yang dikendalikan oleh para pengarah dan penerbit terkenal dari Hollywood dan New York.

    Yang pasti ialah, Pasukan Malaysia telah berjaya menaikkan nama Malaysia dipersada dunia hiburan antarabangsa terutamanya di Hollywood. Walaupun bilangan peserta dari Malaysia kecil sahaja, tetapi impak dan kehadirannya amat berkesan. Dari awal lagi Pasukan Malaysia telah menonjolkan nama Malaysia dengan persembahan ‘Malaysia Truly Asia’ di pentas utama dalam majlis perasmian kejohanan. Pasukan Malaysia juga telah menggayakan pakaian tradisional/kebangsaan dari seluruh negara dalam ‘Parade of Nations’. Pasukan Malaysia terdiri dari wakil-wakil seluruh negara, iaitu dari Perlis, Pulau Pinang, Selangor, Melaka, Johor, Sabah dan Sarawak. Pasukan Malaysia juga berbilang kaum – Melayu, Cina dan kaum etnik Sabah dan Sarawak.

    Diharapkan penyertaan Pasukan Malaysia di tahun seterusnya akan mendapat sambutan yang lebih hangat dari berbilang kaum diseluruh negara dan juga sokongan serta tajaan dari syarikat swasta bagi merialisasikan impian setiap karyawan ke persada antarabangsa.

  • VIVO’S IRRRESISTIBLE SMARTPHONE SERIES THROUGH V ONE NATION, V ONE FAMILY WILL IGNITE THE SPIRIT OF MERDEKA.

    Vivo is getting ready to unleash a wave of patriotic delight with a magnificent smartphone promotion as Malaysia’s 66th Merdeka celebration approaches. From August 25 to September 3 vivo will host its Merdeka spectacular as a part of the V One Nation V One Family campaign. Prepare to enjoy a festival of innovation loaded with amazing discounts on the vivo Y78 5G, vivo Y36 5G, vivo V27 series, and vivo X90 series.

    Unveiling the Utmost Merdeka Must-Gets

    Elevate your Merdeka experience with vivo’s extraordinary smartphone line-up, designed to capture the essence of the nation’s spirit and energy. These remarkable devices are not just phones, they establish a connection to the heart of Malaysia:

    1. vivo Y78 5G

    As the nation prepares for its 66th anniversary, the recently launched vivo Y78 5G emerges as a true star. Radiating a dreamy gold shade reminiscent of Sepang’s gold coast, this smartphone comes at an unbeatable price of RM1399, making it the sole device that combines an OLED Dual curve screen with an unmatched 64MP OIS camera.

    2. vivo Y36 5G

    Calling out to those who seek uncompromising value, the vivo Y36 5G awaits. Launched in June 2023, the Y36 5G Semporna Green draws its name from the renowned tourist spot, Semporna Island in Sabah. Priced at a wallet-friendly RM1099, the vivo Y36 5G is a celebration of liberation with its 5000mAh battery, 44W Flash charge, and a powerhouse 8+8 Extended RAM + 256GB ROM.

    3. vivo V27 Series

    Featuring the industry’s pioneering aura light, capturing night time portraits has transformed into an artistic endeavour. Immerse yourself in the enchantment of dual colours within a single phone, as vivo’s innovative colour-changing technology comes to life. Under the sunlight, witness the lighter green shade transform into a captivating darker tone. Presently, at a tempting price of RM1799 following an irresistible discount, the V27 Series is your canvas to create magic.

    4. vivo X90 Series

    Experience the game-changing ZEISS 1-inch main camera that brings your photos to life. Powered by the advanced Dimensity 9200 platform and vivo V2 chip, the vivo X90 goes beyond traditional photography, opening doors to visual storytelling and the future of imaging. The feature-rich vivo X90s is now offered at an attractive price of RM3699, don’t miss this opportunity to get your hand on this amazing deal. 

    As the nation prepares to celebrate its 66th Merdeka, vivo invites you to embrace the V One Nation V One Family promotion. From August 25 to September 3, immerse yourself in the world of vivo’s exceptional smartphones and capture the very spirit of Merdeka.

    For more information, please stay tuned to vivo Malaysia official Facebook page.

  • Kekasih Untukku- Nubhan

    Ibu penyanyi Nubhan Ahmad ialah Badariah Omar, 78, juga dikenali sebagai Mak Jenny. Di samping itu, sambutan peminat terhadap klip video Nubhan tentang telatah ibunya yang spontan dan lucu amat menyentuh hati.

    Malah, karakter Mak Jenny yang dicipta oleh Nubhan itu berjaya mengumpul peminat tersendiri sekali gus mempopularkan dirinya.

    Selain pelbagai kejutan dan hadiah istimewa yang diberikan kepada ibunya, terbaharu Nubhan, 37, atau nama sebenarnya Ahmad Nubhan Ahamad merakamkan sebuah lagu yang dicipta dan didedikasikan khas buat Mak Jenny berjudul Kekasihku Untukku.

    Lagu bergenre pop balada hasil ciptaan Ikhwan Fatanna dan Wan Saleh serta lirik oleh Ikhwan Fatanna itu diterbitkan oleh syarikat rakaman Seventeen Eleven Music dan dlancarkan secara rasmi pada 18 Ogos 2023.

    Nubhan berkata, selepas kali terakhir muncul dengan single duet bersama Siti Nordiana berjudul Sekali Lagi pada 2021, lagu Kekasihku Untukku ini disifatkan sebagai buah tangan yang cukup istimewa.

    “Lagu ini saya rakamkan selepas Hari Raya Aidilfitri lalu. Diakui memang sudah lama tidak ada single solo dan kali terakhir pun pada dua tahun lepas, duet bersama Nana. Apabila ramai yang minta saya muncul dengan lagu baharu, jadi saya mahukan sesuatu yang baharu.

    “Disebabkan itu, saya fikir apa salahnya buat lagu untuk Mak Jenny. Lagi pun ramai yang dah kenal mak saya. Banyak video dia juga yang mencuit hati penonton. Niat saya menghasilkan lagu ini adalah nak jadikan ia sebagai lagu kasih sayang sejati terhadap ibu,” katanya.

    Menurut Nubhan, lagu Kekasihku Untukku itu juga menjadi bukti yang mana tidak salah jika kita berbakti dan berbuat baik pada orang tua.

    “Saya mahu lagu ini menjadi bukti dan nak tunjuk kepada anak-anak saya nanti. Ia juga bukti kalau kita buat baik terhadap orang tua, balasan baik pasti dapat. Lagu yang saya nyanyikan ini memang khas untuk Mak Jenny.

    “Justeru, saya nak orang ramai sama-sama menghayati lagu ini yang menceritakan kasih sayang kepada ibu. Memandangkan saya sudah tidak ada ayah, jadi saya curahkan segalanya kepada mak,” katanya.

    Berkongsi lanjut, Nubhan berkata, idea penghasilan lagu Kekasihku Untukku itu didorong oleh orang ramai yang banyak memberikan maklum balas positif terhadap kandungan video yang dimuat naik membabitkan Mak Jenny.

    “Lagu ini terhasil pun sebab banyak respons daripada kandungan video membabitkan mak saya. Saya mendapat banyak respons positif yang mana ada antaranya meluahkan rasa rindu terhadap ibu mereka, tak sempat nak membahagiakan mak mereka dan pelbagai kisah lagi mengenai mak. Paling penting, tujuan lagu ini supaya kita semua jadikan orang tua sebagai keutamaan dalam hidup kita.

    “Dalam masa, lagu ini juga untuk peminat yang sudah lama tidak mendengar nyanyian daripada saya. Ini untuk mereka, supaya sama-sama dapat manfaat. Menyanyi ini hobi dan minat saya. Saya dah lebih 10 tahun dalam bidang ini. Sekejap nyanyi, hilang dan sibuk dengan perniagaan,” katanya.

    Menurut Nubhan, bukan sesuatu yang janggal buat dirinya apabila akhirnya muncul dengan lagu solo.

    “Apabila sibuk dengan perkata lain, bukanlah janggal nak ada lagu. Sebab saya pun bermula sebagai penyanyi. Sejujurnya, saya gembira kerana sekurang-kurangnya tak adalah terus hilang. Gembira bila orang masih ingat dan nak dengar saya nyanyi.

    “Macam baru-baru ini saya ada membuat persembahan dengan Mawi, ramai nak sangat saya membuat kemunculan semula. Saya pula jenis yang jarang nak ‘cover’ lagu. Tapi sebab bila dah minat, ia akan dibuat dari hati. Bukan sebab nak glamor.

    “Insya-Allah, kalau selepas ini ada lagu baharu, kelainan nak nyanyi, apa salahnya. Bagi saya masa itu bukan masalah, saya okay. Sebab orang kenal saya asalnya sebagai penyanyi. Saya buat atas minat dan hati,” katanya.

  • Aura kumpulan Ruffedge, 4,500 peminat meriahkan Konsert ‘Ruffera That Moment In Time Tour’


    Persembahan yang dinanti-nantikan oleh kumpulan vokal R&B paling terkenal negara, Ruffedge, menggegarkan ibu kota negara pada malam 19 Ogos. DJ Uno membuat penampilan biasa di Mega Star Arena bermula jam 8:30 malam. Ternyata 4,500 peminat di Kuala Lumpur telah dihiburkan selama lebih 2 jam berturut-turut oleh Azan, Cat, Mode, Sein, dan Zain sepanjang persembahan mereka yang penuh semangat dan bertenaga itu.

    “Peminat Malaysia sememangnya hebat! Rata-rata yang hadir merupakan peminat tegar Ruffedge yang hadir seawal jam 5 petang memenuhi pekarangan pintu masuk dewan konsert, bagi mendapatkan ‘wristband’ sebelum bermulanya persembahan.

    “Jumlah penonton yang hadir sangat memberangsangkan dan kami di YOLO sangat terharu dengan sambutannya, Ruffedge sememangnya ‘Da Bomb’ dan tidak pernah mengecewakan,” kongsi Haniff Hamzah, selaku Penerbit Eksekutif YOLO Malaysia.

    Salah seorang pengunjung memberitahu bahawa ini merupakan momen yang ditunggu-tunggu, “Saya merupakan peminat tegar Ruffedge ketika mereka mula-mula muncul di industri muzik Malaysia, setiap lagu yang dipersembahkan mengimbau kenangan lalu seawal era 2000-an sehinggalah kini.

    Menurut Azan, “Kami sangat terharu dengan sambutan yang diberikan dari peminat tanah air kerana disebabkan merekalah kami masih berdiri di sini sehingga ke hari ini, terima kasih buat rakan-rakan artis yang hadir seperti Dato’ Hattan, Zizan Razak, Nana Mahazan, Fattah Amin dan juga Fazura yang datang memberikan sokongan mereka.

    Ruffedge memberikan persembahan yang ternyata menghiburkan buat kesemua penonton yang hadir di dewan konsert melalui 25 buah lagu kesemuanya, diantara lagu-lagu hits yang disampaikan adalah Goyang, Tiada Lagi Cinta, Tipah Tertipu, Lemas, Da Bomb, Bila Rindu, Khayalan dan banyak lagi.

    Selain itu, penonton juga berpeluang menyaksikan persembahan istimewa Ruffedge di bawah kelolaan pengarah muzik tersohor, Dato’ Acis dengan membawakan medley lagu-lagu yang pernah dipopularkan oleh Raja Pop negara, Dato’ Jamal Abdillah seperti Azura, Suraya nyanyian kumpulan Indigo dan Rozana oleh kumpulan Search dalam rentak R&B yang nyata berbeza, serta penampilan istimewa oleh Lah Ahmad.

    Selain itu, penonton juga berpeluang menyaksikan persembahan istimewa Ruffedge di bawah kelolaan pengarah muzik tersohor, Dato’ Acis dengan membawakan medley lagu-lagu yang pernah dipopularkan oleh Raja Pop negara, Dato’ Jamal Abdillah seperti Azura, Suraya nyanyian kumpulan Indigo dan Rozana oleh kumpulan Search dalam rentak R&B yang nyata berbeza, serta penampilan istimewa oleh Lah Ahmad.

    Tambah Hamka Mohd Taufik, Penerbit Kreatif YOLO Malaysia, “Konsep moden yang diterapkan dalam konsert Ruffera : That Moment In Time Tour berjaya membawa dimensi baharu dalam pertunjukan ‘live’ yang menghiburkan tidak mengira peringkat umur.

    Sebagai penganjur, YOLO Asia & Malaysia akan berusaha membawakan lebih banyak lagi konsert-konsert bertaraf dunia buat penggemar muzik dan terus menyemarakkan persada muzik tempatan mahupun luar.

    Akhiri Ib Harun, Pengasas YOLO Asia, “YOLO telah meletakkan penanda aras untuk kesemua konsert yang dianjurkan, dan kolaborasi bersama Ruffedge ini merupakan salah satu kejayaan terbesar kami sebagai penganjur, dan semoga lebih ramai lagi yang akan teruja dengan hiburan yang bakal kami bawakan, nantikan kemunculan aksi muzik yang seterusnya.

    Buat pengetahuan semua, akan berlaku beberapa pengumuman konsert besar tidak lama lagi oleh YOLO seperti The Beatles 60th Anniversary Tribute Celebrations pada 26 dan 27 Ogos ini dan juga, NOAH ‘Southeast Asia Tour’ pada bulan November nanti.

  • IBU NAKHODA HIDUP 2023 CELEBRATES EMPOWERED MOTHER ENTREPRENEURS: EMPOWERING DREAMS, IGNITING SUCCESS

    The Ibu Nakhoda Hidup 2023 initiative has successfully concluded, according to WOMEN:girls, Procter & Gamble (P&G) Malaysia and Singapore, and MYDIN Mohamed Holdings Berhad (MYDIN). The concluding event, which was held at the MYDIN headquarters in Subang Jaya, was a resounding monument to these prestigious organizations’ successful commitment to supporting and economically strengthening women entrepreneurs throughout the country.

    The Ibu Nakhoda Hidup programme, launched in 2015, stands as a beacon of empowerment,  equipping enterprising mother entrepreneurs with the essential tools, knowledge, and unwavering  confidence to flourish amidst the ever-evolving business landscape, enriching their families and  broader communities. 

    “Partnerships serve as the cornerstone of sustainable development, and we are immensely  gratified to rekindle our collaboration with Procter & Gamble (P&G) and MYDIN to relaunch the Ibu  Nakhoda Hidup programme, following a two-year hiatus due to the pandemic. This programme exemplifies the unyielding values of our esteemed partners. At WOMEN: girls, we understand that  empowering mother entrepreneurs doesn’t just uplift communities, it secures the future for  generations to come,” declared Izza Izelan, Executive Director of WOMEN: girls, a dynamic non-governmental organisation committed to nurturing women into role models and children into  change agents. 

    The Ibu Nakhoda Hidup initiative is underpinned by the ‘Hulurkan Harapan’ Fund, a visionary fund  jointly established by P&G and MYDIN a decade ago to champion social initiatives endorsed by  P&G. Each RM10 spent on P&G products at MYDIN Hypermarkets and the Roadshow, from its  inception in May until June this year, contributed 5 cents to this impactful fund, culminating in an  impressive RM95,000 total collection. Through this resource, every mother entrepreneur is  uniquely supported with tailored aid, whether in the form of goods, services, equipment, or  materials essential to elevate their entrepreneurial pursuits. 

    Following a meticulous evaluation of 104 mothers interviewed across diverse locations, including  Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Terengganu, Penang, Negeri Sembilan, Johor, Melaka, Kelantan, Sabah,  and Sarawak, six exceptional mother entrepreneurs have been chosen as recipients of the 2023  programme. 

    The six include Chendra Anak Bahak, a Kuching-native food entrepreneur pioneering traditional  Borneo cuisine in Peninsular Malaysia; Yenny Jamrut, a Sabahan cendol artisan poised for  innovative expansion; Mariani Idris, an agriculture enthusiast from Kuching with over two decades  of plant and fertiliser expertise; Masinah, a Sabah-based purveyor of salted fish and dried shrimps  with aspirations of international exports; Azmira Ali, a Sambal Penyet maven expanding her sambal-making enterprise; and Paremala Vanni, a bakery proprietor and certified baking instructor  committed to widening her impact through extended baking classes. 

    P&G’s relentless commitment to empowering women entrepreneurs and sparking transformative  change resonates profoundly through its steadfast endorsement of this initiative. Mr. Nantha  Kumaran Kalimuthu, Country Manager of P&G Malaysia and Singapore, asserted, “Rooted in a  legacy of innovation and progressive change, P&G acknowledges women’s paramount role in  propelling economic advancement. Through strategic collaborations like the Ibu Nakhoda Hidup  programme, P&G leverages its extensive expertise and resources, bestowing financial backing  and invaluable upskilling prospects. By equipping aspiring mother entrepreneurs with the skills to  expand their enterprises, we aspire to empower these women to establish, flourish, and amplify  their earnings, creating fresh job opportunities within their communities. Their triumph will stand as  a model for fellow women, engendering a virtuous cycle of reinvestment in families and  communities. This dedicated commitment to nurturing and elevating women entrepreneurs  epitomises P&G’s core principles and augments its enduring influence on societies and  economies.” 

    Datuk Wira (Dr) Hj. Ameer Ali Bin Mydin, Executive Director of MYDIN, declared, “MYDIN proudly  continues its collaborative journey with P&G Malaysia and Singapore and WOMEN:girls in  nurturing and enriching maternal entrepreneurial prowess through the Ibu Nakhoda Hidup  programme. Since its inception in 1957, MYDIN has consistently championed its role as an  economic catalyst and avenue for opportunity. Embracing the ethos of ‘Why Pay More? Buy at  Wholesale Prices!’, MYDIN extends beyond merely delivering quality goods; it fosters an  environment where burgeoning women entrepreneurs can illuminate. Initiatives like this mirror  MYDIN’s commitment to encouraging and equipping mother entrepreneurs with exposure,  resources, and nurturing conditions to flourish. In championing women’s aspirations, MYDIN  significantly contributes to a more comprehensive and thriving society, embodying an unwavering  allegiance to women’s empowerment and economic advancement.” 

    The Ibu Nakhoda Hidup 2023 programme once again epitomises the unswerving dedication of  WOMEN:girls, P&G, and MYDIN, accentuating their shared resolve to empower women  entrepreneurs, kindle economic growth, and forge an enduring impact within Malaysian  communities. From ice cream vendors to music tutors, this initiative has already empowered 25  mother entrepreneurs spanning Malaysia, surmounting barriers to business accomplishment and  enriching their families and communities. 

    The closing ceremony of Ibu Nakhoda Hidup 2023 radiates a beacon of aspiration, empowerment,  and collaboration, underscoring the collective commitment of WOMEN:girls, P&G, and MYDIN in  steering meaningful transformation within Malaysia’s entrepreneurial ecosystem. 

    For information on this year’s WOMEN: girls Ibu Nakhoda Hidup programme with P&G and MYDIN,  visit www.womengirls.org or contact WOMEN: girls via their social media channels on Instagram  (@womengirls), Twitter (@WOMENgirls_), Tiktok (@_womengirls) and Facebook  (@WOMENgirlsInspire).

  • MOBILE LEGENDS BANG BANG TOURNAMENT AT PAVILION KL ANNOUNCES WINNERS AS IQOO MALAYSIA SPARKS SPORTS FEVER

    A thrilling MLBB video game competition was successfully held by iQOO Malaysia, with 13 dynamic teams battling in a fierce display of talent and sportsmanship. The energetic Pavilion KL concept shop set the scene for the event on August 19 by transforming the neighborhood into a hive of excitement.

    Fostering Esports Unity and Excellence

    At the heart of the event, 13 participating teams pulsed with fervour as they ventured into the virtual battleground. Driven by their deep passion and determination, they engaged in spirited competition, all in pursuit of earning the honour and recognition. With a focus on fostering unity within the gaming community, the tournament created a welcoming and friendly atmosphere that resonated with both participants.

    Championing the Elite: Victory Unveiled

    Amidst cheers and intense gameplay, the participants from team Monster Vicious exhibited remarkable skills and strategic prowess to emerge as the undisputed champions of the iQOO Malaysia tournament. As the dust of competition settled, two more teams stepped forward to showcase their skill on the virtual battlefield. ‘Team X’ secured the second runner-up position, while ‘Cloud 9’ displayed their mettle as the third runner-up. 

    Renowned for its gaming prowess, iQOO is once again revolutionizing the landscape. Say hello to the limited-edition Supernova Orange iQOO Z7 that radiates in a vibrant orange hue. Designed to captivate the attention of Malaysia’s youth, this Z7 adds a bold splash of color to the mix.

    For more information about iQOO, please follow iQOO Malaysia Facebook Page for more first-hand updates.

  • NEW WAVES OF FORTITUDE ARE INTRODUCED BY MyCEB AT THE MALAYSIA BUSINESS EVENTS WEEK 2023

    The Malaysia Business Events Week (MBEW) 2023 was once again successfully organized by the Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB). The six-day event, which was held in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (The Centre), brought together 400 business event professionals and offered them insights and expertise through panel discussions, seminars, training sessions, forums, and CSR efforts.

    The highlight of MBEW 2023 was the launch of the MyTripleE support programme under MyCEB’s Meet in Malaysia campaign, aimed at attracting regional and international business events to Malaysia while bolstering the domestic market. The programme’s three components, Excel, Elevate, and Enliven, provide financial and non-financial support to enhance the execution of world-class business events and cater to various target market segments that include convention, exhibition, as well as corporate meetings and incentives.

    “MyTripleE programme is based on a three-pronged strategy designed to cover three identified target market segments. It covers international market development as part of our ongoing portfolio and further encourages the expansion of local events and meetings to foster the spirit of unity and harmony amongst Malaysians. Additionally, MyTripleE also targets to emphasize on cultural elements and to serve as an enhancement of governmental Business Events,” explained Datuk Hajah Saraya Arbi, Interim Chairman of MyCEB. 

    She expressed excitement about the programme’s comprehensive coverage and its role in supporting stakeholders by addressing industry challenges. By 2030, business events are expected to attract 5.9 million delegates, contributing to RM42.12 billion in estimated economic impact whilst creating an estimated 25,833 total employment if everything goes according to the plan including budget allocation from government.

    Present also to officiate MBEW 2023 was YBhg. Datuk Zamri Mat Zain, Deputy Secretary General (Tourism), Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Malaysia on behalf of YB Dato’ Sri Tiong King Sing, Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) Malaysia commented, “I commend MyCEB for their tremendous work done not only for this event, but also the entire business events industry. Time after time, MyCEB has proven that they are indeed the pillar of this industry and continues to lead all Malaysian players in the global business events arena. As of August 2023, MyCEB has secured 149 business events under its belt that are happening throughout the year. These events will contribute to an estimated economic impact of RM2.4 billion and welcoming around 494,015 delegates to the country. These figures are expected to grow over time, signaling a promising upturn and indicating that the business events industry is steadily picking up pace for recovery.”

    The Deputy Secretary General (Tourism) reaffirmed, “MOTAC is proactively supporting business events activities and welcome bigger collaborations with even non-industry parties including non-government organisations to achieve the next phase of growth for this sector. I look forward to more strong prospects for Malaysia as we step closer to Visit Malaysia Year”. 

    “Guiding the path to success at MBEW 2023 has been an honor and a privilege. I am immensely proud of the strides we’ve taken. Managing a session topic from its inception, curating content, and inviting thought leaders to the stage, it’s been a journey of shaping impactful discussions. Equally important, nurturing the Future Leaders Programme on 23 August has been a true highlight. Seeing emerging talents blossom and contribute energizes our commitment to the industry’s growth. MBEW stands as a testament to collaboration, innovation, and the power of collective progress. I am also very happy to see MyCEB’s continuous efforts in growing the industry through creative and practical initiatives such as the latest MyTripleE. I am confident it will be of great boost to our business, and I look forward to the continued elevation of the business events landscape,” shared Francis Teo, President of Malaysian Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS). 

    Apart from future-proofing topics, MBEW featured signature programmes, including the exclusive business-to-business session ‘BE Exchange’, providing insight on future trends and product innovations. Workshops and sessions by esteemed organisations like Malaysian Society of Association Executives (MSAE), International Congress and Convention Association (ICCA), Malaysian Association of Convention & Exhibition Organisers & Suppliers (MACEOS), Professional Convention Management Association (PCMA), and Simpleview addressed collaboration, association management, generative AI for business events, and training.

    With sustainability incorporated in the event, MBEW 2023’s MyCSR initiatives involved collaborations with the National Blood Centre for a blood donation drive and a tree planting activity that involves Tourism Selangor, Kuala Selangor Municipal Council (MPKS), Malaysian Nature Society (MNS), MACEOS, and Kumpulan Darul Ehsan Berhad (KDEB). These activities were fully taken up by event delegates. 

    For more information of MyCEB and the organisation’s latest programme of MyTripleE, visit www.myceb.com.my.

     

  • “Arah Cinta” – Single terbaru penyanyi terkenal tanah air, Siti Nordiana

     

    Siti Nordiana, penyanyi terkenal, telah mematangkan diri dalam industri hiburan tanah air selama lebih dua dekad, khususnya 24 tahun. Selain itu, pada masa itu, dia telah mengalami suka dan duka sebagai seorang artis.

     

    Dalam kedua-dua aspek kehidupannya, sisi kedewasaan Siti Nordiana, 38 dan mesra dipanggil Nana, turut terserlah dalam kerjaya nyanyiannya. Daripada menjadi penyanyi semata-mata, Nana kini mampu mencipta lagu sendiri.

     

     

    Buktinya, Nana, selepas menjuarai program ‘Gegar Vaganza’ pada musim kedua (GV2), mampu memikat hati peminat menerusi lagu-lagu singlenya dan membuktikan dirinya sebagai salah seorang penyanyi lama yang masih relevan dengan hari ini.

     

    Populariti besar lagu-lagu seperti “Terus Mencintai” dan “Hatiku Milikmu” membawa kepada zaman kegemilangan Nana dihidupkan semula. Tambahan pula, memenangi pelbagai anugerah juga menjadi bukti kualiti tinggi karya yang dihasilkan.

     

    Penampilan terbaru Nana adalah dalam single “Arah Cinta,” yang dicipta sepenuhnya oleh Ikhwan Fatanna dan diterbitkan oleh Seventeen Eleven Music.

     

    Ikhwan bertanggungjawab sepenuhnya untuk idea lagu dalam genre balada pop, seperti yang dinyatakan oleh Nana.

     

    “Lagu Arah Cinta yang berkonsepkan pop balada dicipta sepenuhnya oleh Ikhwan Fatanna. Semuanya adalah idea Ikhwan yang dibuat berdasarkan kisah perhubungan yang boleh dikatakan sebagai toksik.

     

    “Jadi, Ikhwan terjemahkan kisah itu dalam lagu ini dan saya cuba bayangkan perkara itu kerana di sekeliling saya juga terdapat kisah seperti ini. Dengan cara itu, saya dapat ‘feel’ untuk menyampaikan lagu ini,” katanya.

     

    Jika Nana sendiri yang memilih untuk menghasilkan lagu dan lirik untuk beberapa single sebelum ini, ia tidak sama dengan single “Arah Cinta”.

     

    Jelas Nana, kerana keterbatasan masa, dia mengamanahkan tugas penghasilan lagu sepenuhnya kepada syarikat rakaman dan komposer.

     

    “Saya sebenarnya bekerjasama dengan komposer lain sebab memang tidak ada masa untuk buat lagu terbaru. Untuk buat lagu ini tak boleh buat dalam tempoh yang singkat untuk mendapatkan idea.

     

    “Saya juga perlu cepat untuk keluar dengan karya baharu, jadi kalau nak tunggu idea sendiri itu memang akan ambil masa sedikit. Jadi, saya mempertaruhkan karya komposer lain sebagai single sendiri,” katanya.

     

    Nana menyatakan bahawa dia mesti mencipta peluang untuk berkolaborasi dengan komposer lain termasuk Ikhwan bagi menawarkan lagu yang pelbagai dan inovatif kepada penonton.

     

    “Pada masa sama, saya mahu cuba pelbagai sentuhan untuk melihat bagaimana sambutannya. Lagu ciptaan saya sendiri sudah tentu akan dibuat juga tapi akan ambil masa lama untuk disiapkan. Jadi, disebabkan mahu cepat dalam urusan buat lagu, saya ambil keputusan untuk dapatkan khidmat komposer lain,” katanya.

     

    Nana menyebut selain menguji vokalnya, lagu “Arah Cinta” memberikan cabaran tersendiri apabila berkongsi lebih lanjut mengenainya.

     

    “Keunikan single kali ini, ia menguji vokal saya. Mungkin sudah lama orang tak mendengar saya nyanyi lagu yang ‘power ballad’. Jadi, dalam lagu Arah Cinta ini, Ikhwan letakkan dinamik dalam lagu. Dari bahagian ‘soft’ ke ‘strong’ tu agak mencabar juga,” katanya.

     

    Lagu “Arah Cinta” oleh Seventeen Eleven Music telah dikeluarkan pada 4 Ogos ’23, dan akan tersedia untuk penstriman di semua platform muzik pada hari tersebut. Selain itu, video muzik rasmi lagu itu boleh ditonton di saluran YouTube ‘Seventeen Eleven Music’ pada pukul 9 malam pada hari yang sama.

     

    Selepas dilancarkan, single “Arah Cinta” Siti Nordiana mengekalkan kedudukannya di #1 carta iTunes.