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