Ahmoi.com Most Lovable Single Search 2004

Dear Ahmoi-ans, The time is here again!!! All ahmoi-ans are invited to choose the best of the best to be the Most Lovable Single in town! The Ahmoi.com Most Lovable Single Search 2004 will culminate on the night of 17th September 2004, at Bar Med, Sri Hartamas with the crowning of a new winner. Their individual profiles are now up in Ahmoi.com and we want you to be the judge! Visit us at http://www.ahmoi.com/pages/contents/mls04/event.htm and cast your vote for your favorite candidates, and see them live at Bar Med on 17th September 2004 (Friday). Don't be late, because they have 1,000 goodie bags to give away at door for members who arrive with an invite before 10pm and many many prizes to be won on the event night! Have you got your entry pass? If not, click the following link to redeem one! http://www.ahmoi.com/pages/contents/mls04/redeem.htm The entry passes are only an SMS away!

Petit Pois

Visit a new children's specialty clothes shop located on Level 1, Great Eastern Mall, Jalan Ampang K. Lumpur. It's a new and exciting shop with interesting and quality merchandise. Open daily from 11.30am to 8.00pm!

Alexis GE Mall : Coming Soon

9th Malaysian Video Awards Festival

"Having done ads for the last 20 years or so, I can safely say that today, there is more REAL creativity in the MVA than in any Asian advertising award show that I've judged . . . Thank God for our crazy kids!" - Yasmin Ahmad, Head Judge (9th MVA) Come Judge For Yourself!!! 9th MVA Fest Fri, 10th - Fri, 17th Sept 2004 National Art Gallery all screenings and talks . . . Free!!! 170++ shorts, animation, documentaries, music videos, etc . . . 15 talks, . . . "what is art dept?" to "malaysian film and the big picture" 5 festival reels . . . "clio awards" to "saving pop culture" to "indonesia raja!" MVA Fest Marathon 11AM - 10PM X 8 Days!!!! 5 nightly (7pm-10pm) themed screenings. . saturday - Stranger Than Fiction (non-fiction) sunday - Distilled Narratives (short fiction) monday - Mass Culture (pop culture) wednesday - Pushing Boundaries (experimental) thursday - Voices From The Margins (social reality) works from Australia to Netherlands, Indonesia to UK, Singapore to Germany,Thailand to Japan. . . For full programme go to: Official Website For further enquiries, e-mail: central@mva.com.my Curated by Bernard Chauly, chauly@pd.jaring.my

World Tourism Day Symposium

Sheraton Imperial Hotel, Kuala Lumpur 15th September 2004 “Sports & Tourism : Two Living Forces For Mutual Understanding, Culture & The Development Of Societies” Featuring speakers: YBhg. Datuk Abdullah Jonid, Chairman, Tourism Malaysia En Mohib Mohamed, Deputy Commissioner of Sport Malaysia Dato’ Mokhzani Tun Dr Mahathir, Chairman of Sepang Int. Circuit Dato’ Ahmad Talib, The New Straits Times Press Dato’ Yahya Jalil, H2O Sports Sdn. Bhd. (Organiser World Formula One Power Boat) Dato’ Dina Rizal, CEO, Dina Sports Datuk Sieh Kok Chi, Secretary General Malaysia Olympic Council Mr. Justin Sampson, Director-Advertising Sales (SEA) / Rugby Commentator, ESPN Dato’ Shazali Ramly, Managing Director, NTV 7 Mr. Adam Zecha, Senior Vice President, ESPN STAR Sports Objective of the WTDS 2004 · to introduce and enlighten the Malaysian Travel and Tourism fraternity on the immense potential of the Sports Tourism sector in the development of tourism in Malaysia, · to encourage players to explore and exploit this new frontier, · to jumpstart growth in this sector in Malaysia, · to provide an inspirational and enriching platform for the exchange of ideas and for networking Who should attend? · Travel Agencies · Hoteliers · Tourism Product Operators · Tour Guides · Travel & Tourism Students · Airlines · Government Agencies · NTO’s · Event Managers & Conference Organisers · National and Multi National Corporations · Sports and Tourism Media · Advertising Agencies Organised by Kementrian Pelancongan, Bumitra Malaysia Supported by Tourism Malaysia, Malaysia Airlines Register Early, Limited Seats Available!! Call 03-6201 0324 for more information

Instant Cafe Academy Programmes August & September 2004

Watch out for September! August will never be too late. August 2004 The Young KL Singers In Search for Female Singers Conducted by Susanna Saw Assisted by Mak Chi Hoe Adults and Youth, come & join the Young KL Singers. This course offers an opportunity to experience choir singing and the art of performing. Monday Classes Time: 7:00pm - 10.00pm (Youth & Adult Choir) Course Fee: RM 250 (10 weeks per semester) Registration Fee: RM50 Prepare for AUDITION. Simply prepare a song you're comfortable singin. Please sms Nala at 012-2332170 two days in advance to confirm your attendance for the audition. August Holidays - Intensive Theatre Programme Monologue For Teens 23 Aug - 27 Aug 04 Focusing on Monologues, the participants will be given a series of monologues to understand characters, emotions, colouring of words etc. Ages: 13 - 17 years old (5 hours X 5 sessions) Time: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Course Fee: RM 380 inclusive of dinner Registration: RM 50 Presentation: 27 Aug @ 8:30pm Children Theatre Holiday Programme 23 Aug - 27 Aug 04 The objective is to introduce arts performance. Consist of a series of theatre based activities and games to help participants' self-development by tapping into their creativity. Fun-filled, exploratory programme that encourages participants to respond to instructions, be participative, work in team and be focused. Ages: 7-12 years old (4 hours X 5 sessions) Time: 10am - 2pm Course Fee: RM 350 inclusive lunch Registration: RM 50 September 2004 Children Theatre Programme Level 2 Level 2 for children age between 4-12 years old who have had some experience in drama. The objective is to enhance and introduce more theatre activities. Saturday Classes 4 Sept - 6 Nov 04' Ages: 4 - 7 years old (1.5 hours x 10 sessions) Time: 10:30am-12pm Course Fee: RM375 Registration: RM50 Ages: 8-12 years old (3 hours x 10 sessions) Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm Course Fee: RM400 Registration: RM50 Sunday Classes 5 Sept - 7 Nov 04' Ages: 4 - 7 years old (1.5 hours x 10 sessions) Time: 3.30pm-5.00pm Course Fee: RM375 Registration: RM50 Ages: 8-12 years old (3 hours x 10 sessions) Time: 12.30pm-3.30pm Course Fee: RM400 Registration: RM50 OnStage Chapter One: Actor's Prep Conducted by Arif 04 Sept - 06 Nov 2004 OnStage, acting programme for youth interested in stage acting. Consisting of 3 chapters. Chapter One: Actor's Prep prepares actors with exercises and games, to work on the basic elements of acting; body, vocal, sensory and mind to "open" the participants for character approach and presentation. It will be followed by Chapter 2: Structure of The Actor's Work and Chapter 3: Building Character. Participants will get to at least comprehend the nature of stage acting; the work, skill, creativity and persistence. Saturday Classes Ages: 14 - 20 years old (3 hours X 10 sessions) Time: 3pm - 6pm Course Fee: RM 250 Registration: RM 50 Thank you for supporting MALAYSIAN THEATRE!

Largest Porsche Gathering 2004

In conjuction with the launching of the new Porsche 911 and in the attempt to have the "Largest Gathering of Porsche's", Auto Eurokars Sdn Bhd will be hosting a special 2 day event at Bukit Tinggi Resort on the 4th & 5th September 2004. This event is strictly by invitation to all Porsche owners only. If you know someone who is eligible, please spread the word. More information can be obtained by calling Auto Eurokars at +603-50329911 Registration deadline is by 10th August. Hotel accomodation is provided and is limited, on a first come first serve basis.

Blonde Idol

As the next step to our Blonde idol event which barBlonde has been running from February, Blonde idol winners are invited back to do a 45-minute showcase. On Tuesday 7th September, it's Melissa Indot's turn. Melissa will perform at 10pm on Tuesday 7th September at barBlonde, Asian Heritage Row. She will be backed by Carpe Diem. This will be followed by the fun part of the night, the open-mic session, where you get to sing LIVE with the band! Audience will put up score cards to decide who will be the next Blonde iDOL. It works both ways... You can either be a participant or a judge! Come to barBlonde this Tuesday, 7th September, 10pm for whole load of fun! C U there!

Calling all Poets

Attention poetic factory workers of Malacca! You are invited to join the Malacca State Industry Workers Declamation Poetry Competition. Okay, it sounds more poetic in Bahasa: Sayembara Puisi Deklamasi Warga Industri Negeri Melaka. This is an effort of Dewan Bahasa & Pustaka Selatan together with Jabatan Kerja Tenaga Melaka and Pesatuan Penulis Melaka. Closing date is Sep 15, 2004. Call 07-2358522, 07-2365588, fax 07-2358686 or email: rar@dbp.gov.my. Nevermind that 99% of puisi deklamasi sounds like Squealer's odes to Napoleon, let’s hope that through this exercise some real blue collar poet, whose poem about beef patties might be rejected for not being declamatory enough, will not give up and will one day be heard. Meanwhile, up north, 50 poets from around the world have gathered to mumble their verses to one another around Malaysian sites in need of some soul: the Malaysian Tourism Centre, the Agricultural Park in Shah Alam and the Ministry of Finance. In their weekly declamation, preview the KL World Poetry Reading forum, as well as Thor Kah Hoong’s revisit to a bygone Brickfields, and a funky Japanese lighting gadget. This week is a veritable Literary Fest at Kakiseni. Zedeck Siew, who recently survived National Service, sat through four days of the Citigroup KL Lit Fest and found himself equally confused about his prescribed identity. Yes, more soul-searching from everybody’s favourite teenager. Jerome Kugan, who came back from a holiday in Jakarta, found himself smitten by the literary scene that could have been Malaysia’s, if only we had the hungry readership and feeding publishers. Speaking of which, allow us to offer you this delectable morsel. Leading Indonesian essayist, poet and writer Goenawan Mohamad has generously given a mystical tale of his for our humble little website. With this, we would like to launch Kakiseni Voices. Send in your poems and short stories; our favourite each month will be published on Kakiseni. The winner will receive fame and glory and a book prize. At the polls, 17% of you would rather be an artist on a tropical island (making post cards?), while 10% chose the countryside and 9% the city. Merely 5% recognised the grimy inspiration to be had in a warzone, and another five are willing to do time at Kamunting in order to find their muse. Only one poor sod chose the office. For what it is worth, Wallace Stevens, one of the most celebrated American poet of the 20th Century, was also an insurance executive with a boring office job. How much more reality can you get? For those keen to take part in declamation poetry competition, here’s Wallace Stevens’s advice. From ‘On Modern Poetry’: It has to be living, to learn the speech of the place. It has to face the men of the time and to meet The women of the time. It has to think about war And it has to find what will suffice. It has To construct a new stage. It has to be on that stage, And, like an insatiable actor, slowly and With meditation, speak words that in the ear, In the delicatest ear of the mind, repeat, Exactly, that which it wants to hear, at the sound Of which, an invisible audience listens, Not to the play, but to itself, expressed In an emotion as of two people, as of two Emotions becoming one. Okay, keep writing, folks. Contributed by Kakiseni

MSC Creative Multimedia and ICT Week 2004

Multimedia Development Corporation

invites you to the

Kreatif MSC

MSC Creative Multimedia Week 2004 2nd - 4th September, 2004

featuring

Student Performances

Creative Industry Talks

Games Competitions

Party

Short Films and Animation Screenings

Virtual Reality Show

at these venues in Cyberjaya

-Multimedia University

-LimKokWing University College of Creative Technology

-Enterprise Building 1 (EB1)

-Cyberjaya City Command Centre

For all information, movie schedules, program, venues and lots more on other concurent events, visit on http://cmc.msc.com.my

Held in conjuction with the MSC 8th International Advisory Panel (IAP) Meeting, MSC Global Technopreneurs Forum 2004 and ACM ICT Week 2004 from 2nd-5th September 2004.

The Actors Studio Updates

Programmes for Adults Get Your Act Together! (GYAT) Conducted by Brian Cracknell (Commencing 20 August 2004) presented by The Actors Studio Academy & Language Works The Experience of Drama- based Learning Creativity is the key to growth in today's global economy. Are you looking for ways to tap into your own and others' creative resources? Do you want to generate new ideas, explore creative approaches to issues and opportunities, discover inner resources you never knew you had? Then this programme is for you! The atmosphere is spontaneous, supportive yet challenging. Objectives: -Strengthen working relationships -Heighten creative thinking and innovative problem-solving -Improve effectiveness in meetings, negotiation and teamwork -Discover practical ways to solve work-related and other problems -Develop active listening and communication skills -Devise an action plan for implementing a change in your working or personal life -Increase capability for coping with change, overcoming pitfalls, and facing challenges -Generate useful ideas that you can use time and again. Methodology: -Get Your Act Together (GYAT) puts participants in experiences that give them a chance to become actively involved at all stages. -Participants do the activity, and then reflect on it critically, drawing useful insights from it. -They then apply the concept to real life. -The facilitator helps to channel group dynamics towards objectives. -Participants analyse outcomes in relation to learning objectives set into the design. Benefits: -Creative thinking and innovative problem-solving -Improved communication, confidence and teamwork -Learning and personal growth -Personalised action plan. Course Fee: RM 290 (RM 260 early birds - before 6 August 04) Time: 9am-5pm For further information, kindly contact The Academy Administrator at 012-2332170. Leading Role Conducted by Brian Cracknell (Commencing 22 August 2004) presented by The Actors Studio Academy & Language Works: Liberating the Leaders in Us All Effective leaders need several skills to manage and lead flexibly and succesfully in less formal, diverse situations and work settings. What are your capabilities, preferences and strenghts as a leader? Generate new ideas, explore creative approaches, and discover leadership resources you never knew you had. Take the Leading Role The atmosphere is spontaneous and supportive yet challenging. Objectives: -Learn to move from leader as an individual to leadership as a collective capacity -Explore characteristics and roles of a leader -Activate your own preferred leadership style -Develop active listening and communication skill -Increase capability for leading and motivating in a team. -Negotiate an action or plan for further developing practical leadership behaviours -Generate novel ideas for leaders to apply Benefits: -Diagnosis of strenghts and areas requiring improvement -Tools for enhancing leadership effectiveness -Perspectives on how to lead and motivate the modern workforce -Ideas about, and insights into, succesful leadership and motivational strategies -Leadership development plan Methodology: To get fresh input and fresh perspective, the facilitator and participants jointly explore leadership concepts through improvisations and theatre techniques. Key words and learning points are generated through this process and recorded. Course Fee: RM320 (RM290 early birds - before 7 August 04') Time: 9am - 5pm Further information, kindly contact The Academy Administrator: 012-2332 170 (Ms. Nala Nantha). Time 2 Act! Conducted by Brian Cracknell (Commencing 21 August 2004) presented by The Actors Studio Academy & Language Works:Performing Productively, Creatively, with Limited Resources The pace of change is accelerating and expectations are rising that job will be done faster, cheaper, better. This workshop helps participants combine creativity in task or project and deliver within time constraints. In the process they create new knowledge, improvise as a team, and manage emerging contexts and complex situations. Do you want to tap into inner resources of creativity, productivity, innovation and resourcefulness?Then this proggramme is for you! The context provides support and opportunities for innovative ideas to emerge, with the challenge of time constraints. Objectives: -Project voice and image of self and team -Enhance interaction, performance, operational effeciency and teamwork -Bridge communication and perception gaps -Discover practical ways to solve work-related and other problems - Develop active listening and communication skills - Devise an action plan for acting for change in your working or personal life - Solve problems, adapt and switch roles as changing situations demand -Generate innovative ideas that you can apply immediately. Benefits: - Nurturing ability to communicate directly - Exchanging innovative ideas at quick pace - Sourcing ideas economically - Turning focus from discussion to dialogue - Learning to increase speed, while staying supportive - Enhancing strategic advantage. Methodology: - The venue provides the platform for participants to act out solutions in a risk-free environment. It also provides a challenging setting that helps participants to discover new ideas and solutions themselves. - The facilitator uses drama and improvisation methods to help participants to generate ideas in a theatre-like environment. They then transfer new knowledge to the working environment. - The participants work individually, in pairs and as an ensemble, performing dialogues and short scenes. They relate ideas from their presentation and performance back to their work and life. Course Fee: RM 290 (RM 260 early birds - before 6 August 04) Time: 9am-5pm For further information, kindly contact The Academy Administrator at 012-2332170. Programme for Youth & Adults Yoga for Beginners by Sumitra Sekaran Morning and Evening Classes Union with all that you are! All that is your heritage. All that is your potential - total union in experience: physical, mental and spiritual. Yoga is a formulated system of spiritual exercises. It is 600 years old, but only in the last few hundred years did Saint Patanjali put it into writing. The ancient men of wisdom evolved this scientific system of exercises called Hatha Yoga to promote physical fitness and mental well being. As you progress with Yoga you can watch yourself going from strength to strength and cultivate the beauty of your inner nature. Morning Classes Tuesday & Friday (Twice a Week) Time: 9.30am - 10.45am Date: 03 August - 07 September 04' Evening Classes Tuesday & Thursday Classes (Twice a Week) Time: 7:30am-8:45am Course Fee: RM 200 (1 hr 15 min x 10 sessions) Registration Fee: RM 50 Date: 3 August - 7 Sept 04 Call 012-2332170 Nala for further details. 'Contemporary Dance' - New Intake 04 Conducted by Judimar Monfils A course in the language of movement using modern dance techniques to discover personal style and approach to expressions in movement in a fun and relaxed atmosphere.Suitable for beginners and advanced students. Judimar Monfils is one of the most prolific choreographer & dancer in Malaysia. She has performed in National and International dance festivals in Hongkong, Brazil & Malaysia. This is an on-going course divided into beginners and advanced. Please call 012-2332170 for registeration or you can register on the website. Monday Classes - Stretching, alignment and awareness of the body Course Fee: RM200 Registration Fee: RM50 Time: 6.30pm-7.30pm Level 2 (1 1/2 hours x 10 sessions / semester) - For those with some basic dance background - developing contemporary dance sequences and will require more stamina and knowledge of the body. Course Fee: RM300 Registration Fee: RM50 Time: 7.30pm-9.00pm Date: 2 August - 11 October Venue: E-2-3, Block E, Plaza Damas, (above E5 Convenience Store). 60, Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur. The Young KL Singers - New Intake Conducted by Susanna Saw Adults, Youth and Children, love to sing.... Broadway Musicals, Opera Choruses, Pop and Jazz? Come & join the KL Singers. This course offers an opportunity to experience different styles of choir singing and the art of performing. Conducted by Susanna Saw an experienced pianist, vocalist and actor. A graduate from the Melba Memorial Conservatorium of Music; she also attained her Australian Kodaly Certificate (a Hungarian method for teaching young musicians) from The Universityof Queensland. She has performed in various concerts in Australia and Malaysia, both as a soloist and accompanist. Susannah is the choir tutor of Tarcisian Convent, Ipoh, the National Champion for the Sukan Sea Choir Competition in 2001. Classes: Monday 7:00pm - 10.00pm (Youth & Adult Choir) Fee: RM 250 (10 weeks per semester) Registration Fee: RM 50 Kindly note that new intake starts on 5 July 2004. AUDITIONS are at every Monday, 6:30pm, starting from 19 July 04' Venue: The Actors Studio Academy E-1-5, Block E (Above E5 Convenience Store) Plaza Damas, 60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, Kuala Lumpur Kindly prepare a song (any language) that you are comfortable singing. Please sms Nala at 012-2332170 two days in advance to confirm your attendance for the audition. Programmes for Children & Teens Children Theatre "Intermediate" Programme by Nala Nantha An advanced programme for children age between 4-12 years old who have had some form of training in speech and drama. The objective is to enhance and introduce more theatre based activities and games that would help participants work in team and be focused. The channelling of creativity helps to develop scenes and improvised works. Saturday Classes Ages: 4 - 7 years old (1.5 hours x 10 sessions) Course Fee: RM375 Registration: RM50 Time: 10:30am-12pm Ages: 8-12 years old (3 hours x 10 sessions) Course Fee: RM400 Registration: RM50 Time: 12:30pm-3:30pm Date: 4 Sept - 6 Nov Sunday Classes Ages: 4 - 7 years old (1.5 hours x 10 sessions) Course Fee: RM375 Registration: RM50 Time: 3.30pm-5.00pm Ages: 8-12 years old (3 hours x 10 sessions) Course Fee: RM400 Registration: RM50 Time: 12.30pm-3.30pm Date: 5 Sept - 7 Nov Children Theatre August Holiday Intensive Programme by The Actors Studio Academy The objective is to introduce arts performance. Consist of a series of theatre based activities and games to help participants' self-development by tapping into their creativity. Fun-filled, exploratory programme that encourages participants to respond to instructions, be participative, work in team and be focused. Our programme is very unique as the children have the opportunity to present what they have learnt at the end of sessions. We hope that the programme would help in the overall development of the children. Ages: 7-12 years old (4 hours X 5 sessions) Course Fee: RM 350 inclusive lunch Registration: RM 50 Time: 10am - 2pm Presentation: 27 Aug @ 2:30pm Puppets, Mask & Fairy-Tales by The Actors Studio Academy Sunday Classes Children get the opportunity to make their own puppets and masks and use them in telling fairy-tales. Ages: 4 - 7 years old (1.5 hours X 5 sessions) Course Fee: RM 200 inclusive of material Registration: RM 50 Time: 11:00 am - 12:30 am Minimum 8 to 12 Maximum Participants August Holiday Intensive Theatre Programme "Monologue for Teens" by The Actors Studio Academy Focusing on Monologues, the participants will be given a series of monologues to understand characters, emotions, colouring of words etc. Ages: 13 - 17 years old (5 hours X 5 sessions) Registration: RM 50 Time: 3:00 pm - 8:00 pm Presentation: 27 Aug @ 8:30pm The Actors Studio Academy We are now at: E-2-3 & E-1-5, Block E, Plaza Damas, 60 Jalan Sri Hartamas 1, 50480 Kuala Lumpur (note the map for the above can be e-mailed to you, kindly e-mail us: academy@theactorsstudio.com.my) For further information, kindly contact, Nala Nantha: 012-2332170 e-mail: academy@theactorsstudio.com.my Thank you for supporting Malaysian Theatre! http://www.theactorsstudio.com.my

Income Tax: Self Assessment Seminar

A one-day seminar on Income Tax: Self Assessment September 25, 2004 HELP Institute

The Malaysian Income Tax system will be totally transformed with effect 2004 from the current formal assessment system where the Inland Revenue Board Malaysia (IRB) determines the income tax payer by an individual taxpayer has to interpret tax laws and determine his or her own tax liability and subsequently file with the IRB an accurate income tax return form (Form B) together with a payment instrument for the balance of tax payable by them, if any.

In view of the shift towards self assessment for individuals beginning from the year 2004, it has become increasingly important that all tax payers become aware of not just their rights and responsibilities but more importantly of fundamentals and basic principals of the Malaysian income tax legislation.

Fees: RM 300.00 RM250 (Group of 3 or more) Closing Date: September 23, 2004 Time: 9.00 a.m. – 5.00 p.m. Enquiries: Daniel Wong / Jessie Tel. No: 03 – 2099 3713/79 Fax No: 03 – 2093 8908 Email: wong_tw@help.edu.my / chuasc@help.edu.my for Registration Form! Venue HELP Graduate School HELP Institute Sdn Bhd Level 3, Block A North Pusat Bandar Damansara 50490 Kuala Lumpur Programme: 8:30a.m.-9:00a.m. Registration 9:a.m. - 9:30am Overview 9:30a.m. - 10:00 a.m. Tax returns ; duties & responsibilities of tax payers 10:00a.m. - 10:15a.m. Break 10:15a.m.- 11:15a.m. Taxable income and reliefs & deductions 11:15a.m. - 12:45p.m. Payment of tax 12:45p.m. - 2:00p.m. Lunch 2:00p.m. - 4:00p.m. Examples of offenders/ penalties calculations and exercises 4:00p.m. - 4:15 p.m. Break 4:15p.m.- 5:00p.m. Public rulings, J forms/ notices & assessments tax audits preview of the return forms 5:00p.m. - 5:15p.m. Evaluation by participants 5:15p.m.- 5:30p.m. Certificate presentation

Scorpions & Search in concert

The combination of the Scorpions and Search in concert is just too hard to resist. The Scorpions’s one-night gig at Stadium Merdeka on Sept 13 is part of its South-East Asian tour, which also includes Bangkok, Jakarta and Medan. The veteran German band led by pocket-bomb vocalist Klaus Meine was last in Kuala Lumpur in 2001. These old boys are coming back to promote their latest album Unbreakable (released by BMG Malaysia). Guitarists Matthias Jabs and Rudolf Schenker, drummer James Kottak and new bassist Pawel Maciwoda complete the line-up. The outdoor event, presented by Star Planet Sdn Bhd, also sees the much sought-after Search in performance. These local rock icons, led by frontman Amy, have had a very good year so far. They conquered Stadium Merdeka in February with 27,000 fans attending their concert. There has also been huge support for their Planet Hollywood gigs. Search is scheduled for a full-tilt, 45-minute set. Ticket prices for the Scorpions/Search concert range from RM48 to RM128, with various field and seating options. Browse www.ticketcharge.com.myfor full ticket and outlet details, or call (03) 7726 2002.

Heineken presents Temple of Sound @ Velvet and more

Temple of Sound @ Velvet Underground 2nd September This time, Heineken Music lets loose the sexy hynotic deep Cuban beat. Move to the Latino groove as Temple of Sound - Neil Sparkes and Count Dubulah takes to the stage. They've established their British dance scene, performed at WOMAD and now they're here with a group of talented performers Admission: RM28 + 1 Heineken Beer. Free Entry for Ladies before Midnight. Ghetto Heaven presents Battle On Decks Andrew Chow (SG) vs. Goldfish (MY) 2nd September A session not be missed at Ghetto Heaven with Phuture key resident DJ Andrew Chow, visiting all the way from Zouk Singapore . A true turntablist, quick to highlight his tricks on decks, fusing elaborate scratching and swift transformations into the mix; he will take on our very own resident DJ Goldfish at the decks, a no stranger to the local scene. With strong synergy between two highly competent turntablists, you will be enjoying a high energy battle set of scratching, mixing and juggling and you'll be eventually moving to the grooves Admission: RM28 + 1 Drink. Free Entry for Ladies before Midnight.

In Pursuit of the Ultimate Nasi Kandar in Penang!

Whenever you're in Penang and want to feast on great mamak food (yes the sweaty hairy mamaks in Penang ROCK!!!) The key to good Nasi Kandar in Penang lies in knowing the exact time to locate the Mamak culprit serving it.... ie at the time of your craving or needs... it's no good if you have the craving and only find low budget stuff... hehehe.. If you’re craving / needs/ falls during these times, then the places to go are... 1) 11am - 3pm (24hours) Hameediyah Restaurant (since 1960) Campbell Road - 80m from Penang Road...my fav combo are Chicken Kurma with Fish Curry + Massala Squid Eggs + Chilli Pickle... noni factor 4 out of 5... 2 helpings recommended... also the Murtabak is above average in Penang, the best in Penang (opposite GAMA) has since disappeared due to loss in kin line...also the Pasembur (Rojak to K Lians) is good here, especially with the lungs combo... noni factor 2 out of 5... don't say Rojak in Penang... you'll get the fruit kind.. 2) 11am - 1pm Tajuddin Tomato Rice... awesome Tomato Rice with Rose Chicken or Mutton and Rassam (by jugs on table).... beyond 1pm the Tomato Rice will be all gone... in Little India... either Queen or King Street.. Ferry area... noni factor 4/5.. 3) 5pm - 9pm Nasi Kandar Air Itam at the Air Itam flats.. very fresh curries but i can't remember if you need to turn left at the 2nd or 3rd traffic light on the Air Itam main road.. although... you can ask people to show the road to Paya Terubong from the 2nd or 3rd traffic light... noni factor 3 / 5. 4) 6pm - 6am Chowrosta Market Nasi Kandar, middle shophouse (light blue interior with booth sittings) opposite unloading area next to ice shop.... fav combo... Chicken or Fish Curry with Liver Black Sauce (banjir) and Ladies Fingers x 2 helpings ... noni factor 5/5... the market is eeerr.. funky... heheheheh... but you can always take away... 5) 8pm - 12mn Bayan Lepas Nasi Dalca... Kenduri style rice with Rose Chicken etc... turn left at the airport and stop on the left side after first traffic light.... should be a queue.. x 2 helpings... noni factor 4/5... ie all Curry / Gravy must be flooded (banjir) 6) Kayu Nasi Kandar has some merit but I've only had it once (the rest above are 2-3 times per week per restaurant) heh!... in Bayan Baru although they may have new rest. Opened in Penang Rd.... noni factor 1/5.... 7) 10am - 6pm Mamak Mee Rebus / Goreng with/out squid.... Bangkok Lane facing Pulau Tikus road opposite Chinese medical shop 8) 12noon - 5pm Mee Rebus Air Itam..... near the roundabout to funicular... All above are my must must have meals in Penang.... 9) Mee Mamak near hospital, cooked with coal... and 10) The achee on Gurney Drive... delicious gravies, Fresh Fried Tauhu.. Contributed by KK & Kamarul

2Reload - Prepaid Reload from anywhere anytime

Ever dreamt that you could one day reload your phone at your own convenience, without having to leave your house? The people at 2Reload is about to make this dream a reality for you! 2Reload offers to you a cutting edge alternative in mobile phone reloads; via SMS, Internet and Call (coming soon). This service is provided FREE to you and is offered to all Celcom (013 & 019) and Maxis (012 & 017) prepaid users. All you need is a valid credit card and you will be on your way. Click here to register now with them, or feel free to read about our services in the Mobile Reloads page.

Denise Wine Shop

New outlet opened in Tropicana in the Club House itself. As you know, the prices are resonable and affordable. They also do home and personal deliveries within Klang Valley and also cater to Parties, Weddings and any Events you wish to do. They can also cater to serving other beverages too. Denise Wine SH2.01B Tropicana Golf & Country Club. Petaling Jaya Tel: 03-78803910 or 012-3662829 For more info or latest promotions visit http://www.denisewine.com/

Ladies, check out "Podium"

Podium They have women’s clothes and shoes and swim wear. It opens on the 29th July 2004. It's a fast spreading secret among the high society ladies. It’s at Bangsar Village (near the mosque) on the 1st floor. It’s a cute nice small boutique that sells select clothes from Paris called Tara Jarmon (professional wear and classy wear) and clothes called Amanda***arling and shoes from Beatrice Ong (The ex creative director of Dato Jimmy Choo in London). Very very bling bling nice shoes. Amanda***arling has fun clothes and beach wear. Think Princess Diana and Channel style with a pinch of fun. The pieces are limited and one of a kind in Malaysia. Definely won't be caught with someone wearing the same threads. We like. Sorry guys.. No men’s wear. p.s: They are a bit pricey, so if u really want to dress to impress like them Datin’s flashin’s, you know where to head. Look for Lee Ann and mention Johan sent you, she might give you a discount.

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