Upcoming parties till 31st August

RnB Nights at Passion? We hear that Passion will be doing RnB nights on Saturdays and the renovations that you see happening upstairs is for Frangipani. BambooBar is also closing it's doors and will be renovated to maybe expand Passion and Poppy. We hope it's true cus it is getting too crowded in there. Mark Ronson The now infamous DJ to the stars after hits like Ooh Wee and Sean Paul - International Affair is coming to Malaysia to rock you silly at Zouk's Ghetto Heaven. Look out for it later this year. Miss it and it's your lost. Bisik is now open! Used to be where the old Embassy club used to be. It's a bar/restaurant/club which features live music and dj sets. Rum Jungle If ever you're wondering what they are constructing in front of Passion/Poppy, where the old Bollywood Club used to be on Jalan P Ramlee, it's a new club to be called Rum Jungle opening late August, early September. The Back Room is officially back Opening in September. Lookout for a new club to be opening at the space where it used to be too. Zouk Recharge Radio Show @ "Wicked" On Red104.9fm Look out for this every Friday starting 3rd September, 9-10pm weekly for this show. Dedicated to the international dance scene, latest club tunes, interviews with guest DJs, DJ mixes from local and international residents, call in's for special passes to event nights etc. It's all coming soon in this 1 hour package. p.s: There's a 10% discount promotion running till the end of the month at Zouk on non-promotional bottles (including mixers) Double Trouble presents Fuzz vs Uno @ Nouvo ***Pick of the week*** Friday 27th August Get ready for some crazy action as DJ Fuzz of Teh Tarik Crew and DJ Uno of Pop Shuvit (and recently in Akademi Fantasia with Zahid) take it to the decks for some smooth battling action. Knowing both their high abilities, it will be worth checking it out. Double Trouble like never before. I'm Special Merdeka Edition @ Orange Dance Club ***Pick of the week*** 20th, 27th and 30th August Brought to you by Funkshoppe Records DJ Odin takes the lead on 20th with Tribal Tech sounds followed by BadBoyBen goes on the 27th with some funky hip-house and tough funky beats and DJ Tommy (HK) who is a member of supergroup LMF, will rock the house with a house set on Merdeka Eve 30th August. All three nights have special promotions on these selected brands Chivas - 2 bottles RM520 / 3 bottles RM750 Jack Daniels - 2 bottles RM500 / 3 bottles RM700 Cover Charge RM30 (incl 1 Drink) Catch also their MOVE music show on 98.8FM every Saturday at 11pm For a change of scene, we'd suggest checking BadBoyBen on the 27th. He's super funky but sadly the larger KL crowd hasn't noticed.. yet! Watch out for more from these guys. O*range, 1 Jalan Kia Peng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur T: 03-21414929. 21yrs & above only. No drugs please. Merdeka @ Bar Savanh 30th August Dj Funky Raj jams some old and nu skool RnB Champagne bottles goin for Rm220 each and Absolut goin at Rm420 for 2 bottles. Let's celebrate. Merdeka Eve Zouk All Stars ***Pick of the week*** 30th August Join their all star cast of local celebs, fashion personalities, DJ's and musicians as they celebrate Merdeka in pure exceptional Zouk style, with the special opening of their rooftop space to watch the nights spectacular fireworks. Fashion Designers - Sayfol : Michael Ong : Orson Liyu DJs - Gabriel : Fono : RaySoo : Leonard T : Shazz : T-bone : DJ Blink : Groovedoctor Celebrities & Personalities - Randall : Edwin Sumun : Natasha Hudson : Jit Murad : Nasha Aziz : Bernie Chan : Soraya Dean : Hans Isaac : Tan Su Wei : Tengku Azura : Fazlun : Priscilla : Dinas Omar Admission (incl 2 Drinks) RM 35 before 11pm, RM 40 (Ladies) RM 45 (Men) after. Merdeka Resonance Warehouse Special @ Rio de futsal ***Pick of the week*** 30th August The guys who are the music behind Carlos will be doing a special gig at Rio de Futsal. 4 DJ's, Sound and Lights and more to be expected. Only 2500 tickets are available. featuring DJs Alam (KL) & Yansi (Indonesia), Steve Gerrard - Bedrock // Wrecked Angle In 1998, Steve Gerrard emerged to win Muzik Magazine's prestigious Bedroom Bedlam award. Influenced by some of the leading figures of the past few years, such as Sasha and John Digweed, Nick Warren, Danny Howells, Hybrid and many more, Steve's DJ style brings together deep progressive sounds, breakbeat and much more, and is so greatly popular that it has seen him grace the decks at many of the world's best clubs. Recently having supported John Digweed on a Bedrock university tour of the UK, act as resident at the nights of people like Steve Lawler and even promote his own weekly events. Steve has taken each step in his stride, and it's his level headed approach to djing that has earned him respect from fans and peers alike. John Digweed had this to say about the album - "Steve Gerrard's reputation as a great DJ is increasing year on year. This mix shows exactly why, with a cool mix of house and breaks". It would seem the time for talking is over, the time for thinking is now, and it will be loud... and Armando Rossi // Rhythm and Soul Armando Rossi became the resident DJ for the Good Life Warehouse parties. A series of summer parties playing in front of thousands of people for over 6 years. Playing gigs in Sydney, Canberra, Adelaide and Brisbane. Armado is keen to give the people of K.L a taste of some of Rhythm and Soul's most upfront and prolific music available. RM40 including First Drink Call their Hotline at: 03-5638 7355 - 03 5638 8355 for more details or visit their website Rio de Futsal Lot 753 Jalan Subang 3 Off Persiaran Subang 47500 Subang Jaya Selangor, Malaysia Twice As Nice: Funk D'Void @ Atmosphere 18 August, 9pm Celebrate with one of KL's hottest night spots as TwelveSI turns two years old as Funk D'Void kicks off the party on the first night with some buzzing techno tunes. RM30 (inclusive of 1 drink), RM15 (before 12am, for first 300 KCC members, inclusive of 1 drink) Peaches & Cream:Vida! Red Carpet Glamour @ Velvet Underground 19 August Vida! invites you to a night of Red Carpet Glamour at Vida!’s Dessert Soiree, for a screening of Catwoman, by actress, Halle Berry. For the first 30 ladies to present an invitation card (obtainable from Vida! August issue), stand a chance to win a Lazo Diamond set worth RM2000 and more prizes. RM28 (men), ladies free entry before 12am Ghetto Heaven Presents DJ Cash Money @ Zouk 19 August, 10pm The man who invented the now mandatory "Battle Style" of placing the decks sideways; credited with inventing 4 different styles of scratching; the only DJ ever to hold all 3 major world titles at the same time which subsequently placed him in DMC's Hall Of Fame as the "World's Greatest DJ"; and after 16 years in the business, Cash Money is still tearing it up on 2 turntables. His unique blend of party rocking music fuses not just hip hop, but R&B, funk, electro, disco and reggae as well. Coupled with jaw dropping turntable skills and his charisma on the microphone, this is going to be one hell of a party! Presented by PEPSI... We're counting down the hours. RM35 (guys, inclusive of 2 drinks), RM25 (ladies, inclusive of 2 drinks, after 11pm), free admission for ladies before 11pm Twice As Nice: Jon Creamer @ Atmosphere 20 August, 9pm The party continues with TwelveSI's second night of its anniversary celebration with Jon Creamer flexing his skills and churning some sizzling deep house and grooves. RM40 (inclusive of 1 drink), RM20 (before 12am, for first 300 KCC members, inclusive of 1 drink) Tony Thomas @ Zouk 20 August, 11pm Tony Thomas will make you jump when he pounds a heavy load of deep house, tribal, tech house and techno into your bones, resulting in a wonderful experience called dance. With a career that spans over 12 years, and over 150 productions and remixes under his belt, Tony Thomas is still churning out music like how regular people drink water! From deep house, to tribal, tech house and techno – he has produced tracks that fall under these categories and more. Known throughout the world for his percussive infused productions, he's even got the thumbs up from Tenaglia who featured Tony at his Winter Music Conference party in Miami earlier this year. And with an arsenal of new material and remixes to see him through this year, there is really no looking back for Tony. RM40 (guys, inclusive of 2 drinks, after 11pm), RM35 (ladies, inclusive of 2 drinks, after 11pm), RM30 (inclusive of 2 drinks, before 11pm), RM20 (students with valid ID, inclusive of 1 drink) Lifestyle 2004 @ Liquid Club 20 August - 17 September Come along to the first of four special Friday night events brought to you by the wonderful people at Liquid. Lifestyle 2004 will bring you food, cocktails and entertainment aplenty. Collections from Mambo, Private Structure, FCUK, GUESS as well as 8 top local designers will also be featured.Price to be confirmed Liquid, 2.04 Mezzanine, Central Market Annexe, Jalan Hang Kasturi, Kuala Lumpur Veteran DJ Gabriel known for his signature and popular surgical techno tunes spins at Velvet to reveal another aspect of his oeuvre. Be prepared to be surprised with a more sexy, smooth and groovy sound on the turnstiles on this night. Gabriel @ Velvet Underground 21st August Veteran DJ Gabriel known for his signature and popular surgical techno tunes spins at Velvet to reveal another aspect of his oeuvre. Be prepared to be surprised with a more sexy, smooth and groovy sound on the turnstiles on this night. Admission (incl. 2 drinks) RM45 (men) RM40 (ladies) on Friday 20th & Saturday 21st Guinness Black Circle Party @ Zouk 21st August; 8.30pm till midnight The spirit of communion comes full circle this August with the Guinness Black Circle Party. Prepare for a world-class act that has performed around the globe to glowing reviews and thousands of partygoers.Get ready for an event with your kind of crowd and your type of excitement; non-stop and full-on with Resident DJ Fono & RaySoo on the turntables. Log on to http://www.blackparty.com.my/ to get blacklisted now. Someone will, Why Not You? Hotline no: 03 2164 9620 The black-parties are only for non-Muslims aged 21 years and above. Admission: By Invitation Only before 10.30PM. After 10.30PM, admission + 2 drinks.RM35(ladies) RM40(men) Jay J of Moulton Studios @ Velvet Underground 27th August Moulton Studios maestro and Grammy nominee Jay J brings in his soulful yet energetic sound to demonstrate why such labels as Defected and Naked Music trust in his impeccable mixing and production skills. Brought to you by Salem Admission (incl 2 Drinks) RM 40 (Ladies) RM 45 (Men) Gabriel & Fono @ Zouk 28th August Need we really say more? Just be there if you feel like dancing all night long. :) Tokyo Groovz featuring Dj Emma @ Espanda 28th August No Emma is a guy. All the way from the land of the rising sun, he is bound to get you dancing to his sexy and funky house sound.

Merdeka Eve Concert & Celebration Venues

Subang Parade This concert brings together Pete Teo and 3 of the most talked-about independent acts in Malaysia today (Disagree, Singletrackmind & Jason Lo). While Disagree is one of the front-runners at next year's AIM Awards, the rest are all past nominees / winners. So this isn't something that comes around everyday. They will be playing with their respective bands. And guess who will be emcee? The gorgeous Serena C of Hitz TV. Woo. Eitherway, it'll be helluva party at Subang Parade on Merdeka eve. If you have nothing else on, come at 8.00pm to have dinner and catch the fashion show before the concert as well. The concert itself starts at 10pm. Venue: Subang Parade Shopping Centre Selangor Date & Time: Aug 30, 2004 (10pm) Tickets: Admission is free Sunway Pyramid It's going to be a bright, bright Merdeka at Sunway Lagoon Resort. It’s Malaysia’s 47th birthday! Be ready for the fun and festivities as we countdown to Merdeka at Sunway Pyramid, Oasis Boulevard. Catch Ferhad live and other electrifying celebrity performances, dazzling firework displays and more at this countdown! Venue: Sunway Pyramid Address: 3 Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Date & Time: Aug 30, 2004 (7.45pm) Tickets: FREE Admission Telephone: 03-74929998/7494310 Konsert Suria Merdeka KLCC 2004 Annual exciting LIVE concert featuring the nation's most popular singers act together in the spirit of celebrating Merdeka 2004. Held at the hottest spot in the city, KLCC that also features the most entertaining and happening fireworks display in KL Venue: KLCC Park Date & Time: Aug 30, 2004 (7.45pm) Tickets: FREE Admission Countdown at Dataran Merdeka The historic site of Merdeka Celebrations infront of the Sultan Abdul Samad building. Although we suspect KLCC would be a better place to be. There's also the Merdeka Parade the next morning at 7am. Merdeka Day Parade @ Putrajaya Boulevard Malaysia celebrates 47 years of independence or 'Merdeka' on the morning of 31 August with a colourful, grand parade at Putrajaya Boulevard in Putrajaya with the theme 'Keranamu Malaysia' Festivities start the night before with an open-air concert at the same venue during the 'Merdeka Eve Celebrations' with popular Malaysian singers and celebrities. Graced by His Majesty the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (the King), the Merdeka Day Parade is also attended by government leaders and members of the diplomatic corps. Venue: Putrajaya Boulevard Date & Time: Aug 31st, 2004 (7.45am) Tickets: FREE Admission

Stuff Malaysia Magazine Launch Party

Gadgets . Gear . Technology It's finally here. When: Friday 27th August 2004 Time: 9pm Venue: Zouk Cover: Free Entry before 11pm with invite. Normal Zouk Cover Charge after 11pm. Win: We-Wa MP3 Player, Canon Camera, Siemens Mobile Phone, BenQ LCD Monitor, Bluedot Centrino Notebook, O2 Products, Hugo Boss Fragrance, LG DVD Player, Subscriptions to Stuff Magazine. 1st 200 Stuff readers through the door with their invite will bag 2 bottles of Heineken, a goodie bag and free entry.

Independance @ Genting Highlands, August 28th

If you thought the Genting sessions this year is done, then think again as here comes IndepenDANCE @ Genting Outdoor First World Hotel August 28th 2004 6pm-6am Set to rock you silly with over 10 DJ's of highest calibre, and a cool chill out area that promises the Online Game Station, Mini DJ Course, Broadband Stations with Interactive Booth for Electronic Gadgets, Lifestyle Retail Booths and a Cafe. Lassoing in an eclectic line up of live music and canned sounds, another outdoor party erupts at the highlands. Dub Pistols joins Canadian progular house master, Max Graham, and techno specialist, Shin Nishimura after which Dutch duo, Pako & Frederik, cause mischief with their trancey breaks, and Singapore's Eddie Niguel join them for a dirty journey towards tech-tribal progression. Groovedoctor gets onboard and co-hosts the festival with the Aseana Percussion Unit, along with the hip hop bent talents Nesh and Alvin. Of course, it wouldn't be a party without Jungle Jerry who returns to turn the heat things up, alongside drumming prodigy, John Ashley Thomas aka Stikman. Line Up: DJ Alvin 1800hrs DJ Nesh 1930hrs Dub Pistols (Live) 2100hrs Eddie Niguel 2200hrs Pako & Frederik (DJ + Live Set) 2300hrs Jungle Jerry + Stickman (Live) 0000hrs Groovedoctor + APU (Live) 0100hrs Max Graham 0200hrs Shin Nishimura 0300hrs-0600hrs Tickets: RM 40 (Online Booking) RM 50 (Pre Sale) RM 65 (Door Sale) Inclusive of 1 Drink. Available at Excessive Records on Jln Walter Grenier, Peek-a-boo Hairdressing in Taman Tun and Tower Records (Mid Valley, KLCC, 1 Utama, Sunway Pyramid) Preview Party at Atmosphere KL on 27th August 2004 Chillout, Gurney Hotel, Penang on 7th August 2004 There's Chartered Coaches too: KL Sentral-Genting: RM6.80/pax (03-20726863) Puduraya-Genting: RM6.80/pax (03-22798989/8990) Terminal Gombak-Genting: RM6.20/pax (03-48198078) Pasar Rakyat (off Jalan Imbi) Bus Terminal-Genting: RM6.80/pax (03-21484300/21486300) For info, call 03-27181118 or log on Genting or Independance websites for full details.

Road Closures in KL due to Merdeka Parade Practice

Sempena dengan sambutan Hari Kebangsaan ke-47 Peringkat Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur, beberapa laluan jalan akan ditutup untuk membolehkan raptai perarakan dilaksanakan. Jalan-jalan yang akan ditutup adalah: Jalan Travers dari persimpangan Jalan Travers / Jalan Bangsar (melalui Jalan Damansara, Jalan Sultan Hishamuddin) menghala ke Jalan Raja, ke arah Pusat Bandar sahaja. Turut terlibat adalah Jalan Parlimen dari Jalan Tun Perak ke Bulatan Bank Negara, menghala ke arah Bulatan Bank Negara sahaja. Penutupan ini adalah pada 26, 27 & 28 Ogos 2004 bagi raptai. Manakala pada 31 Ogos 2004 pula adalah perarakan penuh. Penutupan akan bermula dari jam 7:00 pagi hingga 12:00 tengahari. Para pemandu dinasihatkan mengelakkan laluan tersebut pada tarikh-tarikh yang dinyatakan bagi menghindarkan diri daripada terperangkap dalam kesesakan.

Suflan & Friends @ Alexis Ampang

Suflan and Friends is made up of Suflan Shamsuddin on Piano, Lewis Pragasam on Drums, David Yee on Bass, Syam on Guitar and Siti Mariam on Vocals. The musical influences range from Jazz greats like Oscar Peterson, Chic Corea, Bill Evans all the way to the Police, Billy Joel and Supertramp. Their performance will use the Jazz Idiom to express contemporary popular music in a fresh and refreshing style. Although traces of Fusion may surface occassionally, their performance will be dominated by the more traditional sounds and grooves of classical jazz and swing. Watch out for their interpretation of classics like 'Windmills of Your Mind' and 'Memories. Venue: Alexis Ampang Bistro and Bar Address: 10, Ground Floor, Great Eastern Mall, 303 Jalan Ampang, 40450, Kuala Lumpur Date & Time: Aug 27 - 28, 2004 (10.30pm) Tickets: Admission is free Telephone: 03-4260-2288

Actorlympics 2004 - Acropolis Now!

Afdlin Shauki, Harith Iskander, Rashid Salleh, Nell Ng, Ida Nerina, Jason Lo and guests Reza Zainal Abidin and Gavin Yap will take to the stage in this the Malaysian Olympic Games of Theatre Sports! Actorlympics 2004 - Acropolis Now! is Malaysia's answer to Whose Line Is It Anyway? but live, onstage, and in the flesh. These tough improv games will test the skills, stamina and creativity of our theatre athletes as they vie for the ultimate honour – being number ONE! Yet again our Actorlympians rise to the challenge, to celebrate humanity at its best and its worst. Venue: The Actors Studio Bangsar Address: Level 3, New Wing, Bangsar Shopping Centre, 285, Jalan Maarof, Bukit Bandar Raya, 59000, Kuala Lumpur Date & Time: Aug 25 - 29, 2004 (9pm daily, 3pm on Aug 29) Tickets: RM47, RM45 Ticket Contact: 03- 2094 0400 / 2094 1400

50 Years of Rock & Roll @ Hard Rock Cafe

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Kakiseni: Hate the sin, love the singers? Theatre Listings and more

Hate the sin, love the singers? Are your favourite pop stars doomed to sizzle in hell? Or will Malaysia’s mighty morality scorch them like overdone satays before they even get there? Former Siasah editor Mustaqeem looks at the cellphone-busting phenomenon of Akademi Fantasia with its cohort of cute belters, and wonders: Why do we enthusiastically send so many SMS-es in support of the very ones we would also condemn to perdition? Singers are not alone. Actors get no bloody respect too. Instant Café Theatre’s youngest member and Cameronian nominee, Ghafir Akbar, tells us about a new performance programme at Sunway College that will hopefully go a long way in changing society’s attitudes; and if not society’s, then at least his parents’. Aspiring young actors, feel free to print this article out and accidentally leave it on your family dining table. In the face of so many challenges to our country’s faith – pop idols, ungrateful children, belligerent editors – National Laureate Noordin Hassan attempts to remind us of the Qur’an’s truth from the stage. Who better to understand his play Demi Zaitun than a reviewer named Zaiton (aka Toni Kasim)? Check out her ever incisive (but necessarily careful) review. Meanwhile, Jerome Kugan comes out from hiding to talk to members of Five Arts Centre. They celebrate their 20th year in existence – a remarkable feat, considering their reliance on commercially unviable projects. Will their answers make more sense than their movement-intensive performances? At the polls, we asked if you agree that Malaysian writers should write in the National Language. Interestingly, on the second day, the number of yes’s jumped suddenly to twice the number of no’s, as if someone with a point to prove was frantically clicking on the poll with all the computers within reach. At last count, however, 81 disagreed with the language criteria, 71 agreed, while 100 of you voted ‘depends’. Does this prove a point? It proves that people in this country think that numbers prove a point. If anything, it proves the question is badly phrased, as a very savvy poster pointed out in the feedback to Zedeck’s popular KL Lit Fest article. For the record, I think that a Malaysian writer is a writer who is Malaysian, no more, no less. May he or she be heard, read, and reprinted in every LRT train. Some recommendations for the coming weeks: Wish I Was There, new play written by Gavin Yap for The Actors Studio’s Malaysian Playwright Series, will run from Thu Sep 2 to Sun Sep 5. Though not exactly a sequel to his Dumb Waiter-like Sweet Nothing, the play stars Patrick Teoh and Gavin as two dead men whose souls are stuck in the basement of heaven. Sort of. At the MPO, Joshua Bell, the prettiest violin player this side of the gender equation, will be in town to perform the Brahms’s Violin Concerto, as well as an evening of solo offerings. And lastly, our glorious country will celebrate her 47th year of independence this Tue Aug 31. The party, complete with hell-bound entertainers (out to take the whole country along with them), will be held the night before at the Dataran Merdeka, as well as other liberated patches of grass in your respective states. In an interview with Bernama, our former prime minister said regarding young Malaysians: “If we tell them that our country was once colonised, they probably wouldn’t have an inkling of what it’s all about. Hence, it is not easy to make them realise the importance of safeguarding the nation unless we relate to them continuously of the past years’ experiences.” He then suggested that we sing patriotic songs to safeguard ourselves against our former colonialists. You know, dude, it’s been 47 years. I do hope that at some point, the government will see fit to move beyond fear-instilling rhetorics and start encouraging people to be independent minded too. It’s about time. In closing, I would like to quote a kindly mee-goreng cooking makcik I met at Chow Kit last year: “Kalau orang tu baik, dia tu bebas lah.” Happy Merdeka folks. Contributed by Pang Khee Teik, Kakiseni Other Articles Moraliti Fantasia by MR Al-Mustaqeem Bolehkah magis Akademi Fantasia mengubah pandangan masyarakat moralis terhadap para penghibur Malaysia?... Wanna Be An Actor? by Ghafir Akbar But your parents not cool with it? Despair not. Rey Buono’s new performance course at Sunway College is here to save the day... Theatre of Experimental Sermons by Toni Kasim Can a Sasterawan Negara preach without being preachy? Noordin Hassan makes a case for Teater Fitrah in Demi Zaitun... 20 Years of Uncertainty by Jerome Kugan How did Five Arts Centre survive by making art that puzzles audiences and challenges authorities?... Theatre Aug 25 - 29, 2004 (9pm daily, 3pm on Aug 29) Actorlympics 2004 - Acropolis Now! Afdlin Shauki, Harith Iskander, Rashid Salleh, Nell Ng, Ida Nerina, Jason Lo and guests Reza Zainal Abidin and Gavin Yap... Aug 27 - 31, 2004 (8.30pm) Misi Misi is a two-man conversational play between a wheel-chair bound corporate figure, Tan Sri Engku Daffa Engku Omar and his... Sept 01, 2004 (8.30pm) Kyogen - Lecture and Demonstration Kyogen is a Japanese traditional theatrical play that dates back six hundred years, with humorous and sarcastic content. The Kyogen... Sept 02 - 05, 2004 (8.30pm daily, Sept 5 @ 3.00pm) Wish I Was There Wish I Was There features a stellar cast of seasoned actors and talented newcomers: Patrick Teoh, Gavin Yap, Chew Kinwah, Click here to see more on coming theatre shows... (it's highly recommended that you do!)

Peaches & Cream on Thurdays @ Velvet

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Zouk E-Flyer for Merdeka Weekend

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Amacam "Live"! @ Saloma Updates

Pop Shuvit, Francissca Peters and Rem... in da house @ my selebriti.... amacam chat nyte on Tuesday 31st August..... Also check out their @mplified segment featuring Decibel! and don't miss the chance to have dinner with Indonesia's very own Diva Kris Dayanti on the 3rd of September at Saloma Bistro.. be there.....!! jangan tak be there, ok!! more info? visit http://www.amacam.com.my or... Call Nadia @ 03-78034718 now! Entrance is FREE!! With discounts on food and drinks. yeah! believe it.....it's free entry for those who registers on 'first come first serve' basis . For SMS chatters, to chat with the celebrities, register your 'nick' by typing 'menu' and send it to 29227. Venue : Saloma Bistro, Kuala Lumpur Time : 8:00 pm Fee : YES!! it's FREE!!!...FOC Contact: 03-7803 4718 (Ask for Ms.Nadia) e-mail : info@amacam.com.my Meantime, don't forget to visit amacam ( http://www.amacam.com.my ) website and catch the latest sms & mms downloads, see latest 'selebriti' infocast, win prizes, news & updates, selebriti channels and more exciting stuffs. my selebriti... amacam "LIVE" is held on every Tuesday nights from 8.30pm to 10.30pm and the 'Live' event night is held every fortnightly. from the CMA people

@mplified @ Saloma

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Siti Sarah @ Planet Hollywood

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The Acoustic Sessions @ La Bodega with Farid Ali

Farid is one of the prominent jazz guitarists in Malaysia. Since 1994 he has been lecturing at the University Institute Technology Mara on Jazz studies, performance, and Jazz & Blues guitar. From a very young age, he has been interested in jazz and western music but lately he has been exploring music of his own culture - the Malay and Islamic music. He incorporates ethnic music with jazz and also plays the fretless lute, also known as a Gambus, in some of his repertoire during his shows. He has completed his debut CD entitled 'Turning Point' that is scheduled to be release in the second quarter of 2004. The CD features him as a guitarist, singer, composer, arranger and producer. He also plays the Gambus in some of the tracks. He is the guitarist with a very prestigious jazz quintet called Asian Spirit. This project is funded by Korea and members of the quintet are from Korea, Japan, Hong Kong, Malaysia and Singapore. Asian Spirit is scheduled to give a debut concert followed by recording of their first CD in Korea on the 1st October 2003 and they are schedule to perform in Jazz Festivals in Europe and Asia in 2004 Venue: La Bodega Lounge Address: 1st Floor, No. 18, Jalan Telawi 2, Bangsar Baru, 59100, Kuala Lumpur Mon-Sat: 12pm-1am, Sun: 10am-1am Date & Time: Aug 28, 2004 (10pm) Tickets: Admission is free Telephone: 03 - 2142 6368

Julian Mokhtar & Friends @ Le Bernardin

Julian Mokhtar is a well-known name on the Malaysian music scene due to his 13-year stint as lead guitarist of the popular Malaysian blues/rock band Blues Gang. Julian and his friends' energetic mix of blues, rock, soul and reggae tunes drawn enthusiastic response from the audience at all their performances. The strength of this band lies not only in the talent and musicianship of the individual members but also in the way they play together. Fast, slow, skin-tight or laid back, this band has a groove that few can match. Sharing the spotlight with Julian's guitar work is Zarul on harmonica and occasional vocals, with suhaimi on drums and Julian's old Blues Gang bandmate Jim on bass as the rhythm section. At some gigs additional musicians, keyboardist Lord and percussionist John H, may join in. Julian has released his solo debut album, "About Time". The CD is available online from cdbaby.com. Individual song downloads are also available from musiccanteen.com. Now you get to listen to them so up-close and personal in a 24-seat lounge. Venue: Le Bernardin Address: 38 Changkat Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur Date & Time: Aug 27, 2004 (10.30pm) Tickets: Admission is free Telephone: 03-2164 9126

The BIG Mattel Branded Toys Clearance Sale!

For those parents with kids, this is your chance to grab on to some great bargains.

BMW Display & Promotion at Dataran Maybank

In conjunction with Malaysia's 47th year of celebrating Merdeka, Cartrade Sdn Bhd, the official importer of BMW Cars & Motorcycles in Malaysia, is holding its first ever Carnival Sales in the Lobby of Dataran Maybank, Jalan Maarof, Bangsar. The event will be held on 28 & 29 August 2004. It will feature a display of exotic BMW cars from the M, Z & X Series. There will be activities & contests. Main highlight of the event will be the sale of BMW automobiles at the best price available in KL as well as attractive financing packages

BadBoyBen @ Orange on 27th August

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INVEST Malaysia 2004

INVEST Malaysia 2004 (IM2004), a 4-day exposition will be held at the PWTC starting tomorrow, Thursday August 26 and will remain opened to the Public till Sunday August 29, 2004. This expo will feature an exhibition supported by some of the best of Corporate Malaysia. Sponsors with large exhibition displays include Telekom (Platinum), RHB, Genting, Tanjong, UEM, Astro-Maxis- Measat Group, CIMB, Commerce Asset, Hong Leong and Tenaga. All in all, about 50 companies are participating. Besides the exhibition, there are a series of Educational Seminars, Corporate Briefings and a simulated Futures trading game with lots of attractive prizes to be won! Details are as follows: INVEST Malaysia 2004 Dewan Tun Razak 3, Level 3, PWTC August 26 - 29 2004 Operating Hours: 10:00am to 9:00pm daily Admission: FREE!!! Excellent opportunity to gather info on companies and to learn about our Malaysian corporations all under 1 roof! The seminars, talks, briefings and game are also free to attend or participate. Don't miss our inaugural INVEST Malaysia 2004 (IM2004) expo at the Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC), KL from 26 to 29 August 2004. We have an exhibition, corporate briefings and educational talks. Also, you stand to WIN attractive prizes at our exciting Click n Trade trading game. Admission is FREE! The expo opens from 10am till 9pm daily. For more info and updates, log on to www.bursamalaysia.com

Sunrise Carlsberg Jazz Fest 2004

Sunrise, Carlsberg and Digi presents a magnificent evening of fabulous music, spectacular events and versatile artistes for your enjoyment.

Dates: 30th July till 28th August 2004 Days: Every Friday & Saturday Night Time: 8.15 pm till Midnight Venue: Plaza Mont Kiara Fountain Courtyard Entry: FREE ADMISSION Schedule: Friday, 30th July 6pm - 7pm: - 8.15pm - 10pm: Black Machine with Noryn on vocals 10.15pm - 12am: Groove Unction with Jose Thomas Saturday, 31st July 6pm - 7pm: Jose Thomas & Free Jazz Clinic 8.15pm - 10pm: David Gomes Jazz Ensemble 10.15pm - 12am: Sufian & Friends Friday, 6th August 6pm - 7pm: - 8.15pm - 10pm: Happy People Quintet with Julian 10.15pm - 12am: Jaztat with Jin & Isham Saturday, 7th August 6pm - 7pm: Aseana, Percussion Unit, Free Drum Circle 8.15pm - 10pm: Solianos The Family 10.15pm - 12am: Aseana Percussion Unit with Mark David on vocals Friday, 13th August 6pm - 7pm: - 8.15pm - 12am: Asiabeat 25th Anniversary Concert with Lewis Pragasam and International Artistes Saturday, 14th August 6pm - 7pm: Aseana, Percussion Unit, Free Drum Circle, 8.15pm - 12am: Asiabeat 25th Anniversary Concert with Lewis Pragasam and International Artistes Friday, 27th August 6pm - 7pm: - 8.15pm - 10pm: Musiccanteen 10.15pm - 12am: Groove Unction with Hose Thomas Saturday, 28th August 6pm - 7pm: - 8.15pm - 10pm: Baby Jazz 10.15pm - 12am: Steve THornton

Celebrity Squares Audition @ NTV7

Calling for contestants aged 18-45 for new season of Celebrity Squares. Auditions will be held on the 21st, 22nd, 28th and 29th August from 12pm - 5pm at NTV7. Please bring along a photocopy of IC and 1 photo of your hensem/pretty self. For more information, contact 03-23001087 or 03-23002077. This is your chance to win loads of prizes and meet your favourite celebrities. Natseven TV Sdn Bhd No.7, Jalan Jurubina U1/18 Hicom-Glenmarie Industrial Park 40000 Shah Alam, Selangor Darul Ehsan

Malaysian Video Awards Festival, 10th-17th September

The Malaysian Video Awards Council was established in 1994 and the 1st Malaysian Video Awards Festival was held in 1995. This was the first ever awards of its kind in Malaysia and the region. The aim was to create awareness of the individual crafts involved in the film and video production industry and pay tribute to the individual craftsperson. The annual festival is organised in corporation with the Ministry of Culture, Arts & Tourism under the auspicious of the National Art Gallery. The Malaysian Video Awards Council is an independent not-for-profit organisation, funded by voluntary contributions from the industry. The Festival has a full 8-day Programme, with Talks and Seminars that provoke and inspire, and Screenings of local, ASEAN and International films held at the National Art Gallery. Selected screenings of notable entries for the current year’s MVA are also held. Entrance to the MVA Festival Talks, Seminars and Screenings for 8 days at the National Art Gallery is FREE to the public. The 8-day MVA Festival strives to create a conducive meeting place for industry professionals and aspiring film makers from Malaysia, ASEAN and other countries, to meet and exchange ideas with one another. The Festival continues to encourage and unearth new talents in the art of film making as a result of its focus on Animation, Experimental and Short Films. The Awards Night is held on the last evening, usually at a hip party venue with a happening party programme and entertainment. Be there ! Today the MVA Festival is regarded as the leading event in the local Video Arts and Production Calendar. The awards itself is looked upon as a milestone in one’s creative craftsmanship as it is the only awards that recognises the craftsperson behind the production. For students and aspiring filmmakers, the MVA is THE award to win, as it gives instant recognition to the winner and creates many opportunities for advancement in the film industry. The MVA Festival is also well known regionally as it has an ASEAN Award Category. The MVA has been recognizing regional talents by giving awards for Best ASEAN TV Commercial, Best ASEAN Short Film & Best ASEAN Feature Film. The MVA website, www.mva.com.my, is a showcase of Malaysian creativity and film culture. It has also developed into a resource directory for Malaysians and international ‘surfers’ to understand the Malaysian film and video production industry in more depth. The website is also a human resource centre; employers seeking professional talents and talents seeking opportunities, use the site to network and exchange resumes, ideas and contacts. Check it out, join the MVA Forum and say your piece! The MVA website is the official on-line fact sheet for those wanting to enter the competition and all information can be downloaded easily. The 8-day Festival Programme details will also be posted on the site, and it will be updated as the Festival happens. The MVA Council, while continuing its work to innovate and serve the industry, also seeks Sponsorship support from local and regional industry players to help create opportunities for young filmmakers here in Malaysia. Grants, subsidies and potential growth opportunities will encourage the young to pursue their dreams and to contribute to the country’s standing as a regional creative hub. Sponsorship of the MVA Festival components and its on-going programmes are welcome.

Warm Up to MVA: Screenings & Discussions at Bar Blonde

19th August @ 8pm Melawan Bayangan; Best Short Film (Documentary): Silver - Anna Har Wastewood & Powder Sausage; Best Experimental Video (Animation): Gold - Ho Chun How Bread Skin With Strawberry Jam; Best Short Film (Drama): Gold - Liew Seng Tat Moody Sky; Best Experimental Video (Amateur): Gold - Louise Lam 26th August @ 8pm Land Of Promise; Best Short Film (Animated): Bronze - Dennis Wong Portraits In Absentia-Parvin & Trevor's Journey; Best Experimental Video (Professional): Gold - Paul Loosley, Felix Thoo & Ilya Abulhanov My Visual Diary; Best ASEAN Short Film: Bronze - Mark Sun 2nd September @ 8pm Bread Skin With Strawberry Jam; Best Short Film (Drama): Gold - Liew Seng Tat Father; Best ASEAN Short Film: Gold - Shamyl Othman Portraits In Absentia-Parvin & Trevor's Journey; Best Experimental Video (Professional): Gold - Paul Loosley, Felix Thoo & Ilya Abulhanov Wastewood & Powder Sausage; Best Experimental Video (Animation): Gold - Ho Chun How Moody Sky; Best Experimental Video (Amateur): Gold - Louise Lam

Ginseng; Best Short Film (Animated) - Eugene Foo

Format of the above listing: Video Title; Category Submitted; Winners

Location: Bar Blonde, Asian Heritage Row - Corner of Sultan Ismail, Sheraton Imperial Hotel, 50 Jln Doraisamy, Kuala Lumpur.

Malaysian Video Awards Festival Date: 10th-17th September Details posted: www.mva.com.my For Festival information, please contact 9th MVA Festival 2004@MVA Central; 8A Persiaran Titiwangsa 2 53200 Kuala Lumpur Malaysia T :: 03-40222468 F :: 03-40215407 M:: 016-366 2178 603 4022 2468 or 012 913 8624 or e-mail central@mva.com.my or rdb@streamyx.com. Contributed by Monica

The Innovative Women Entrepreneur Of The Year Awards 2004

The National Association Of Women Entrepreneurs Malaysia (NAWEM) is organizing an event to recognize and reward women entrepreneurs who make contribution to our country’s economy. Poised to confer accolades to movers and shakers in our various areas of specialization, this year’s criterion is how creativity and innovative thinking give us our competitive advantage. This year’s awards theme is Future Perfect. The award winners are women who:

• posses strong entrepreneurial attributes
• are original in their vision and business strategy
• have used their creativity to overcome obstacles
• have created business models that demonstrate sustainable capacity for innovation
• have demonstrated excellence in their areas of specialization
• have demonstrated that their vision and creativity have benefited society

The categories of award are as follows:-

• The Innovative Women Entrepreneur in Telecommunications & IT
• The Innovative Women Entrepreneur in Media & Communication
• The Innovative Women Entrepreneur in Manufacturing
• The Innovative Women Entrepreneur in Education, Training & Professional Devp.
• The Innovative Women Entrepreneur in Finance & Banking
• The Innovative Women Entrepreneur in Lifestyle, Tourism & Travel
• The Innovative Women Entrepreneur in Medical & Healthcare
• The Innovative Women Entrepreneur in Construction & Property
• The Innovative Women Entrepreneur in Professional Consulting Services
• The Innovative Women Entrepreneur in Retail & Commerce

For more information & nomination forms, please call 03 242 3325 / fax 03 248 5955 / email secretariat@nawem.org.my

Future Perfect Nomination Deadline All completed nominations must be received by Friday 10th September 2004 All materials received during the judging process shall remain confidential

1919 Bistro & Wine Bar

1919 Bistro & Wine Bar is proud to present a brand new era in great dining and fabulous entertainment! Introducing The Piano Bar starring our "Fab Five" vocalists Izlyn Ramli, Michelle Nunis, Maria Yasmin, Maria Gomez and Ida Marianna; with Llewllyn Marsh on the baby grand Every Friday 9:30pm 'til midnight: Torch Song Trilogy Every Saturday 9:30pm 'til midnight: Classy Cabaret Had enough of expensive "nouvelle cuisine" restaurants and rah-rah nights out at blaring bars? Don't you just sometimes want to have a really good dinner at a really nice place that's not expensive but has just the right ambience and entertainment that you have some fun without the drama? Welcome to 1919 Bistro & Wine Bar. Or should we say, 1919 Bistro & Piano Bar? Starting this month, 1919 enters a whole new era in great dining and fabulous entertainment! Every Friday night, luxuriate in smoky, sultry and sizzling "Torch Songs" like "Summertime" and "The End Of A Love Affair". On Saturdays, it's "Classy Cabaret" with saucy late-night standards, a bit of sassy musical theatre, and a couple of snappy finishes from Broadway and the West End. Eat up these sexy cabaret performances every weekend starting at 9:30pm with our "Fab Five" female vocalists: Izlyn Ramli, Michelle Nunis, Maria Gomez, Maria Yasmin and Ida Marianna, who returns this month after a year away in Australia and we got her! In fact, we got all of them! Not forgetting the remarkable Llewellyn Marsh who accompanies these amazing singers on the very old, very beautiful baby grand. As you eat all you can from our delicious new menu of Malaysian "Soul Food" (how else do you describe "Sirloin Masak Lemak" and "Green Mango Lamb Dalcha"), feast on the songs of Cole Porter, Harold Arlen, Marvin Hamlisch and more, as our "Fab Five" channel the spirits of Judy Garland, Barbra Streisand, Etta James, Billie Holliday and more! Three sets every night, with the last tune playing just around midnight! Plus, with a whole new lounge bar, new landscaping and lots of other changes and improvements - as well as a great wine list that isn't ridiculously overpriced - The Piano Bar makes 1919 Bistro the perfect place for a s'wonderful weekend! Coming Soon! The Piano Boys featuring a special line-up of all-male singers Every Sunday from August 29, 9:30pm 'til midnight 1919 Bistro & Wine Bar 44 Jalan Pudu Lama, KL 50200 Phone 03 2072 7960 Times: Tue-Sun, 6pm 'til 1am Website www.1919bistro.com Getting there: To avoid Puduraya, take Jalan Raja Chulan and exit at Jalan Bukit Nanas (U-turn into the flyover) or exit at KLSE (after junction to Bukit Ceylon); both lead into Persiaran Maybank (behind Menara Maybank). 1919 is on the left of Pudu Lama, down the street from the Indian temple. There's a free parking lot next to the restaurant. Courtesy of Dina Zaman

Sepang International Circuit August Events

August 12 & 13, 2004 MME Open Practice (09:00 am - 12:00 pm only) RM 180 per car per session, with 3 drivers only Honda Malaysia Track Usage (On 12th: 16.00pm - 18.00pm, on 13th: 14.00pm - 18.00pm) August 14, 2004 Porsche Club Track Day (09.00am - 13.00pm) Honda Malaysia (14.00pm - 18.00pm) Saturday Night Special (18:30 pm - 22:30 pm) August 15, 2004 Open Bike Practice (09.00am - 12.00pm) Car Private Practice (13.00pm - 14.30pm) Honda Malaysia (16.00pm - 18.00pm) Sunday Night Special (19:00 pm - 23:00 pm) August 16 - 20, 2004 MME Open Practice (09.00am - 12.00pm) & (14.00pm - 17.00pm) RM 180 per car per session, with 3 drivers only August 21, 2004 Lotus Club Track Day (09.00am - 12.00pm) Traction Circle Club (13.00pm - 16.00pm) Euromobil (whole day) - Paddock Parking Only Saturday Night Special (18:00 pm - 22:00 pm) August 22, 2004 Auto Eurokars Event (09.00am - 17.00pm) Euromobil (whole day) - Paddock Parking Only Sunday Night Special (18:30 pm - 22:30 pm) August 23 & 24, 2004 MME Open Practice (09.00am - 12.00pm) & (14.00pm - 17.00pm) RM 180 per car per session, with 3 drivers only August 24, 2004 Night Special (18:00 pm - 22:00 pm) August 25, 2004 Track Closed for maintenance and signages installation August 26-28, 2004 MME Race 2004 (18:00 pm - 22:00 pm) August 29-30, 2004 Track Closed for Cleaning and Clearing 2004 Japanese Championship Formula Nippon Round 7 Schedule Click Here For up to date information click on the Sepang International Circuit Website All information correct at time of publishing

Hoobastank Concert

Make a date with Hoobastank Californian rock band Hoobastank will make a stop in Kuala Lumpur as part of its The Reason Tour 2004. The band currently on tour in the United States is slated to perform at The Bukit Kiara Equestrian Indoor Arena on Aug 15 at 8pm. Hoobastank, comprising Doug Robb, Chris Hesse, Markku Lappalainen and Dan Estrin, recently released its second album The Reason, which went platinum and hit the No.4 spot on the US Billboard Top 200. The event is organised by Absolute Entertainment Sdn Bhd, event organisers of the recent Sarah Brightman concert at Stadium Negara. The band performed here in 2002. Tickets for the concert are priced at RM120 and are available from www.axcess.com.my or 03-7491 9999. Tickets go on sale on July 26. Contributed by Kelvina The Review: Let's put it this way. Hoobastank Rocked Big Time!! We have a new found respect for the group who poured their hearts out to give us a super pumped and energetic show that even left the security guards jumpin along with the crowd. Even the opening acts were that good. The bad? Unsupportive others who didn't show up for a show worth every cent to those who did. You just had to be there. Comparable in quality to Linkin Park and Incubus. Not much of a rock fan myself but definitely will remember the concert! Hoooooooooooobaastank!!! Jump!! Jump!! We want more..

HSBC's Chill Out Series

Live Music, Readings & More.. Klue and Starbucks presents the HSBC's Chill Out Series Beginning this 23 July, the Chill Out Series -- a first for the local performing-arts scene -- will bring you 20 hours' worth of live music, readings and more over 4 consecutive weekends. Set in the cool and urbane environment of Starbucks outlets around the Klang Valley, the Chill Out Series presents a new stage for our local performers to showcase their talent. It's all about going back to the basics, and you'll be treated to unplugged performances from artists such as Pete Teo, Lo and SevenCollar T-Shirt. Better yet, sign up for a HSBC credit card during any one of the performances, and enjoy a free Starbucks coupon, the latest issue of KLue and a chill-out CD. So, if you're looking for an alternative to your usual weekend routine, come over and chill out with them. Check out the Event Schedule page for the dates and venues. Mid Valley Starbucks Outlet 23 July (8pm-10:30pm) 25 July (6pm-8:30pm) Disagree Lo Pete Teo KL Plaza Starbucks Outlet 30 July (8pm-10:30pm) Azmyl Yunor Nabila Nasir Shelley Leong Aneeta Sundadaraj Sevencollar T-Shirt Ikano Starbucks Outlet 1 August (6pm-8:30pm) Azmyl Yunor Nabila Nasir Shelley Leong Ashok Soman Sevencollar T-Shirt Bangsar Starbucks Outlet 6 August (8pm-10:30pm) Meor Susan Varghese Peter Hassan Brown Jerome Kugan Fallen Leaves 1-Utama Phase 2 Starbucks Outlet 8 August (6pm-8:30pm) Meor Susan Varghese Fallen Leaves Jerome Kugan Pete Teo Bangsar Starbucks Outlet 13 August (8pm-10:30pm) Broken Scar Dalcha Duo Peter Hassan Brown Mont Kiara Starbucks Outlet 15 August (6pm-8:30pm) Broken Scar Dalcha Duo Pete Teo * Event venues, dates and performers are subject to change without prior notice. For more info.. clicketyclick here!

The 2004 Charity Squash Challenge

Ever thought of playing against some of the world’s best players or the top Malaysian squash players? Well, here’s your chance!!! Choose to play Nicol David or Ong Beng Hee or Azlan Iskandar and other Malaysian National Squash Players or choose to play the world #3, world #10 or world #29 squash players!!! So come test your squash talent, or simply have the thrill of playing against some big names in the sport. See you at the Bukit Jalil National Squash Centre!!!! This Squash Challenge is organised to raise funds for Protect & Save the Children (PSC). It is an NGO that raises public awareness against child sexual abuse as well as to provide counseling services to such children. Event A charity squash tournament, where members of the public pay a charitable amount to play against the nations’ top squash players. All proceeds will go to Protect and Save the Children, a non-profit organization that offers counseling and therapy to victims of child sexual abuse and raises awareness in the community and the government to help prevent it. Details National Squash Centre, Bukit Jalil 21st August 2004 1000 hours – 1800 hours Objectives To raise RM20,000 for P.S. the Children Inauguration of the Malaysian Squash Team as spokespersons against child sexual abuse. Play Format (A) – Center court 6 top players will play in the center court. Each participant gives a minimum donation of RM100 to play a 9-point match with the player of their choice. A quota of 10 participants per player will be set, therefore participants will be registered on a first come first serve basis with priority given to the higher bidding participant (participants are encouraged to source for their own sponsors for their game). The players*: Nicol David – M’sian #1 Wael El-Hindi – World #29 Ong Beng Hee – M’sian #1 Azlan Iskandar – M’sian #2 Thierry Lincou – World #3 Gregory Gaultier – World #10 Play Format (B) – side courts Two teams of 5 national players of all age groups will play simultaneously on 5 side courts for two sessions per team (1 hour per session). Participants give a minimal donation of RM10 for a 9 point game with a random player. Maximum number of participants is 100. * The top 6 players will also be playing participants on the side courts for a minimum donation of RM50 per game. Format A & B will be run simultaneously. The top 6 players will be take turns playing one hour sessions on the Center Court, and will be available on the side courts for another hour at a minimum donation of RM50 per game. Parties Involved P.S. the Children – organizer and beneficiary M’sian Squash Association – Venue and Logistics coordination National Players – spokespersons and key players Interested parties can email fareea@hotmail.com or contact the numbers below to get the registration form. Deadline is by 17th August. Brief Information About P.S. The Children P.S The Children is a non-profit organization that offers counseling and therapy to victims of child sexual abuse and raises awareness in the community and the government to help prevent it. We go to schools, orphanages and community centres to educate children about sexual abuse before it happens and gives them the courage and knowledge to seek help when needed. Besides preventive work, our organization believes in the therapeutic treatment of children. We believe that every child deserves an opportunity to heal in order to move on, reach its full potential, and thrive in society. Therapeutic intervention service for children in Malaysia is still at its infancy stage. P.S. the Children hopes to promote the changes society must make to protect and enhance the quality of children’s lives so that imbued with a deep sense of their own dignity and uniqueness, children who have been sexually abused and exploited can rebuild whole selves and move on from their traumatic experiences. For more information, please contact Protect and Save The Children Association of Selangor and Kuala Lumpur 2nd Floor, Bangunan GB No 66C, Jalan Petaling Utama 9 Taman Petaling Utama 46000 Petaling Jaya Selangor Darul Ehsan Tel: +603-778 44 344/ 55 Fax: +603-778 44 322 E-Mail: protect@psthechildren.org Web: www.psthechildren.org

Akademi Fantasia Finals Wine & Cigar Dinner Party

AF Final Wine & Cigar Party Charlie's is organising a Wine & Cigar Dinner in conjuction with Akademi Fantasia Final Concert. It may sound lame, but I'm sure many of you are already hooked on this... Deman demam.. Where : Charlie's Place, Jalan Tangsi, directly behind the Bank Rakyat Building off Jalan Parlimen. When : Saturday 14 August Time : 8.00pm onwards There's gonna be a special large projector screen too!! Chef Alwi (ex-Shook, Mariott KL chef) will be preparing a special set menu for the night. YUMMY!!!!! Main Course Chicken roulade, Deep fried oyster, Grilled sirloin served with mashed potatoes, grilled vegetables in pepper basket topped with black pepper and mushroom sauce. Desserts Wild fuits custard strudel served with ice cream RM40.00 per head Kindly RSVP before Friday 13 Aug by calling Adlin/Fendi at 03-26933975 AFUNDI Charlies!!

Kitaro in Concert 2004

Kitaro Concert 2004 Saturday 18 September 2004 Genting Arena of Stars Kitaro, the maestro of synthesis music is back to fascinate fans at the Arena of Stars. Commanding a standing ovation the last time he came to Genting, you can expect nothing but an evening of great music and entertainment. Tickets: RM60 - RM250 For more information, please call Axcess Hotline 603-7491 9999 or visit Genting

Kapas Couture Update

Kapas Couture KLCC events line up for August. 1. August 3rd - View their latest cocktail / evening collections during Utusan KL Fashion Week at Concourse, Suria KLCC. Showtime @ 6pm. 2. August 4th - An Evening with The Stars @ Ballroom, Nikko Hotel. Kapas Couture will be among top local designers to dress well known celebrities. Showtime @ 3pm. 3. August 13th - Female 30th Anniversary @ Sunway Lagoon Resort Hotel. Kapas Couture will be among top local designers to showcase our latest evening collections. Showtime after 8pm. 4. August 13th - 20 Most GLAMorous Women in Malaysia @ Park Royal Hotel. Kapas Couture will be among top local designers to dress well known GLAMorous women celebrities. Press party starts at 4pm. 5. August 18th - Rumah HOPE Charity Dinner @ Ballroom, Shangri La KL. Kapas Couture will be among top local designers to showcase their latest evening collections. Showtime after 8pm. Tentative Show (to be confirmed) : 1. August 5th - MATEX Show @ PWTC. Kapas Couture will be among top local designers to showcase their latest collections. 2. August 14th - Tea show @ Palace of the Golden Horse. Kapas Couture will be among top local designers to showcase their latest collections. Hope you''ll be able to attend any of the above events. Meanwhile, they are having Mega Sale up to 60% at their outlet @ Suria KLCC (203A Level 2) until 5th Sept.

Upcoming parties till 14th August

Peaches & Cream Thursday nights @ Velvet 12th August, Thursdays Starting from 12th, Thursdays, Velvet presents their Peaches & Cream nights, a dance and fashion night headlined by Leonard T. The first session will feature: Frutasia by Michelle Yap, from Raffles La Salle Institute. Complimentary for Ladies: Free entry before midnight, 1st complimentary drink*, Walk-in-gifts*, Flowers & chocolates*. *While stocks last. Schwarzkopf Profesional Gift Packs ADMISSION: RM28 (incl. 1 drink) Free entry for Ladies & Air Crew before midnight. Professionals from Law, Finance, Advertising & Media; present your namecard to enter free Gabriel & Fono @ Zouk 13th August, Friday It's an all-local night in Zouk's DJ booth when mainroom resident Fono pays a visit to Gabriel's fortnightly residency. Fono's tight progressive house sound will be juxtaposed against Gabriel's surgical techno selections, with the pair tag-teaming all night long. They may be Zouk's finest residents, but when they play together, the whole is greater than the sum of its parts. U know it, now move to it. ADMISSION (incl. 2 drinks): RM30 before 11PM RM35(ladies) RM40(men) after 11PM Soft Launch of The Pharmacy, Bangsar 13th August Presented by Club 11:15. Free Flow from 8pm-10pm Featuring 3 DJ's at the decks. It used to be the old Voyeur. Acoustic Sessions @ La Bodega KL 14th August Live and Unplugged - Fancy a try at being a star? Then come up and jam 31 Tengkat Tong Shin Blissed Out @ Frangipani 13th & 14th August DJ Mickey and others step up to give you a classy chic set of tunes. Admission Free 25 Changkat Bukit Bintang Let's Party @ Budaba 13th & 14th August 6 Ladies in a group gets a free bottle of Vodka. C'mon gals. Look for Alvin. Drinkolympics Challenge @ Bernards Centrepoint 13th & 14th August Fastest Drinker, Marathon Drinking, Group Relay Drinking, Group Marathon Drinking, Most Creative Drinker Challenge to those who dare. G9-14, Centrepoint, Jalan Leboh Bandar Utama, PJ. Tel:03-77103188 "Show me the Moet" Fashion Debut Party @ Velvet 5th August, 8pm (By invitation only) Moet and Chandon champagne, fashion by Fendi, celebrities, Liquid glamour, music, partying. Need we really say more? Come in your favourite Pink and Glam outfit and be spotted by Moet Ambassadors to win Moet merchandise. To get these hot invitations, purchase Moet & Chandon Brut Imperial between July 15th to August 5th. Pinky Pinky Pinky Salem Innovation Session Featuring Eclectic Method @ Zouk 6th August, 8pm (Invited guest session) 11pm (open to public) Get ready for an earful night of live video mixes and beat-matches as Eclectic Method shows you how it's done, mash-style. RM40 (guys, inclusive of 2 drinks, after 11pm), RM35 (ladies, inclusive of 2 drinks, after 11pm), RM30 (inclusive of 2 drinks, before 11pm), RM20 (students with valid ID, inclusive of 1 drink) We went and it was so awesome that most of us were standing in disbelieve or just couldn't help dancing as they mixed, mash, crossed video's, vocals and beats into live remixes that one would never imagine. Imagine crossing Eurhythmics, Busta Rhymes, Britney, 50 Cent, B-52, Dire Straits, Snap, Missy, Vanilla Ice, Beyonce, Michael Jackson, Nirvana and more over house, hip hop and drum and bass beats. Best performance we seen for the year. We want more!! Ladies Nite @ Spirals RnB Club Wednesdays & Thursdays Yes it's back Ladies Free Admission & complimentary drinks Piazza, Megan Phileo Promenade, KL Uni - SX @ Nouvo 6 August, 9pm Nouvo brings you a night of pure fun with DJ Desire, Groovedoctor, Simon Coyle and live percussion performance by Stickman. RM30 (inclusive of 1 drink and 1 complimentary CD) Creamfields @ Prague, Czech Republic Friday 6th August Featuring: Goldfrapp, Panjabi MC, Public Enemy, Timo Maas, Jeff Mills, Fergie, Tall Paul, Junkie XL, Marco Bailey, Yousef, Way Out West, Miss Yetti, Lexy & K Paul, Michael Burian, Alex Anderson, Paul Richards, Angelo Mike, Poziom X and many others. 7 Stages, 100 DJ's & Live Acts Location: Airfield, Roudnice nad Labem Located 40KM northwest of Prague on the D8 Highway. All Info at: http://www.creamfields.cz/ Tickets: http://www.ticketstream.biz/ SIQX Debut Party @ KL Tower 7th August, 9.30pm The inaugural party features SIQX DJs giving you the night of your life at the Menara Kuala Lumpur. This event features DJs Van, Jose, Kash, Daryl Ong, Nicky C and Nick Lee playing music spanning the gamut of house, progressive house, techno, trance, funky house and tech-house. RM18 (inclusive of a drink and a visit to the Observation Deck of the Tower) Menara Kuala Lumpur Jalan Punchak, Off Jalan P. Ramlee Kuala Lumpur Tel : 03-2072 1031 / 012-311 5541 E-mail : flyingfrogz@pd.jaring.my Yoshitoshi's In House We Trust CD Tour With Omid 16B @ Zouk 7th August, 11pm Omid Nourizadeh, aka 16B, pops down for one night, pushing forth with Yoshitoshi's In House We Trust series, entertaining the KL folks with house music as smooth as funk and soul put together. RM40 (guys, inclusive of 2 drinks, after 11pm), RM35 (ladies, inclusive of 2 drinks, after 11pm), RM30 (inclusive of 2 drinks, before 11pm), RM20 (students with valid ID, inclusive of 1 drink) Sessions #3 feat Roxy @ Velvet 8th August, Sunday Sessions brings to Velvet Roxy, a local nu breed whose sensuous, sexy silky smooth mix with leave you totally mesmerised. A relatively new comer to the scene with only 2 years under her belt, she has definitely made her mark in this scene by playing some major gigs. Don't let her cute demeanor fool you. This gal got mad skillz. RM 20 (plus 1 drink) Hey.. that's cheap. So come out and give your support. PC Fair 2!! Scheduled for 30th July -31st July 2004 at PWTC 11am-9pm Look out in the papers for more info and great bargains for PC related stuff. or call 03-79552922 Salem Revelation 2004 @ Genting Highlands 31st July 2004 8pm till late.. and we mean really late.. DJ's featuring at the Revive Zone: Kevin Saunderson Juan Atkins Johan Gielen Si Begg (Live) PopCon DJ's featuring at the Rediscover Zone: Blink & Fono FC Kahuna Gabriel & Steve Thornton Peace Division Split into two stages, the Revive and Rediscover Zones, keep things far from monotonous. At the Revive Zone, Ben Katana, Bryan Burger and Goldfish complete a triumvate arsenal of twisted techno, electro, hip hop, funk and trash. Si Begg calls nu school breaks in session, while Juan Atkins and Kevin Saunderson ring out the Detroit techno sound. Johan Gielen uncaps the glowsticks and turns on the trance in the am. At the Rediscover Zone, Fono and Blink trade dark proggy house and dirty progressive breaks. FC Kahuna follows with acid house and silicon soul. Then its tribal stalwarts Peace Division taking up the rear leaving Gabriel and percussionist Steve Thornton to take you on builds, twists and long dancefloor moments. One to remember on the long ride home. Ooooh it's gonna be soooo gooooood.. Other attractions The Melbourne Shuffle (Australia) Look out for 360 degree spins, fancy side steps and two footed jumps. Redefine Zone: Innovation Lounge Design : Art : Interactive featuring Boon Hong (Graffiti) Melvin Ho (Design) Benji Lum, Grass_gridLAB (Design) TheClickProject (Design) Wong Su-Ann (Design) Josh Lim (Interactive Media) Irman Hilmi (Design/Photography) Fashion : Design Donovan Chai (Design/Fashion/DJ) popcornfactory (Fashion) Video Art : Animation Bryant Low ( Film Director) That House on the Hill (Creative Experimentation) Haanim Bamadhaj (Film Director) Benny Tai (New Media Designer) Linus Chung & Eleanor (Filmmakers) Recharge Spa Y3K Zen Spa Mint Tea>Light Massage>Chill Out Renew ZoneOpen Garden to Chill Out RM35 (2 drinks)!!! Tickets: They are selling them at Zouk Entrance (from 16th-30th July) for RM35 (+2drinks) and you also get 4 free packs of Salem's with it in a cool metal encased box. Not bad value. Other outlets Y2K (Ipoh), C Front (Penang), Stephanie's (Johor), Pure Bar (Melaka), Lips Boom Boom (Kuantan), Excessive Records (+603-21450600) Ticket Info: +603-76652660 / 017-6900281 (KL) or 017-6900 294 (for JB/Kuantan/Melaka/Ipoh/Penang) Salem Revelation Direct Ticketing HP Towers (formerly Wisma Semantan) Tel: +6017-6026092 Block B, 15th Floor, 12 Jalan Gelenggang, Bukit Damansara, 50490, Kuala Lumpur Mon-Fri, 10am-6pm Genting Hotline 03-27181118 or log on to http://www.genting.com.my/ Big Dipper presents Breakaway Tioman Friday 30th July to Sunday 1st August A 3 day 2 nights affair Featuring DJ's Jay Cunning and Kid Kenobi Groovedoctor Eugene Syko-G Beatmonkeys Kingsizekrew (S'pore) Sounds: Breakbeat, Progressive House, Drum'n'Bass infused with Acid and Jazz and more. Everything really. Pack your 2 piece swimsuits and trunks, sunblocks, for an all out party leaving you partying till dusk till dawn, amidst clear waters, sandy beaches, coconut trees and more. :) Ticket price ranges from RM270-RM550 per person (includes accomodation, transportation to and fro the venue and meals. For more info, click here! www.bigdipper.com.my Behrouz @ Zouk 23 July, 11pm DJ/producer Behrouz, resident DJ at San Francisco's Release Club 1015 and known for compiling Yoshitoshi's In House We Trust CD series, pops down in town to treat us with a little action music adventure. RM40 (guys, inclusive of 2 drinks, after 11pm), RM35 (ladies, inclusive of 2 drinks, after 11pm), RM30 (inclusive of 2 drinks, before 11pm), RM20 (students with valid ID, inclusive of 1 drink) Passion presents Nigel Dawson (UK) @ Atmosphere 23 July, 9pm This Renaissance (UK) resident DJ will be driving the big room with his distinctive brand of progressive house. RM40 (Inclusive of 1 drink), RM20 (1st 300 KCC members before 12am) Elevation: Independance @ First World Hotel Carpark, Genting Highlands. Sat 28 Aug Lassoing in an eclectic line up of live music and canned sounds, another outdoor party erupts at the highlands. Dub Pistols joins Canadian progular house master, Max Graham, and techno specialist, Shin Nishimura after which Dutch duo, Pako & Frederik, cause mischief with their trancey breaks, and Singapore's Eddie Niguel join them for a dirty journey towards tech-tribal progression. Groovedoctor gets onboard and co-hosts the festival with the Aseana Percussion Unit, along with the hip hop bent talents Nesh and Alvin. Of course, it wouldn't be a party without Jungle Jerry who returns to turn the heat things up, alongside drumming prodigy, John Ashley Thomas aka Stikman. RM65, presale RM50, incl. 1 drink. For info, call 03-27181118 or log onto http://www.independance.com.my/, or http://www.genting.com.my/ Psssst!! heard from a little birdie that TBR could be opening again.. Come out come out wherever you are.. hehehe.. and if Centro gets its ways for licensing, what with our Datuk Bandar intentions to turn KL into a 24 hour city.. Then we could be in for 18-24 hours, licensed (that means.. no DBKL raids to you), non-stop partying when it opens up. Trinity @ Atmosphere Friday 30th July Jungle Jerry, Groovedoctor & Desire triple tag to spice it up with the good stuff. RM40 (Inclusive of 1 drink), RM20 (1st 300 KCC members before 12am) Fono & Ray Soo @ Zouk 30th July Ray Soo is Zouk's latest resident DJ addition together with Fono. Look out for his grand intro. Let's give him a Warm KL welcome!! RM 30 before 11pm, RM 35 (ladies) / RM 40 (men) after with 2 drinks DJ Mag Spread the Musik Tour @ Bliss 31st July Featuring ex-'Subliminal' DJ Richard F and jazz saxaphonist Laura Fowles RM40 (Inclusive of 1 drink), RM20 (1st 80 KCC members before 12am) Essential Sense @ Zouk 31st July Hairdresser to popular artists concerts, celebrities and tv stations in Hong Kong. Winner of Malaysian Hairdresser Award 2002 and Asia Hairdresser Award in Avant Garde Style. Rick Lee is here to impress with his magic scissorhand. His show begins at 10pm involving 40 top models in town. Admission: FREE before midnight. Double Edition Featuring DJ Mitomi Tokoto And Hoshino Akiyo @ Espanda 31 July, 10pm Tokyo Groovz at Espanda brings you a fantastic night with DJ Mitomi Tokoto on the decks spinning to the electrifying performance of Japan’s most famous house music diva, Hoshino Akiyo. RM30 (Inclusive of 2 drinks & 1 complimentary cd), Free entry for ladies All info as correct as possible at time of publishing.