Give them your votes!

SK St. Francis Convent and SMK Bahang were among the top 10 finalists in Disney Channel’s "My School Rocks!" auditions held nationwide recently.

They were among 85 teams which participated in the State. 

The other finalists are SJK (C) Ave Maria Convent and SMK Simpang Pulai from Perak, SK Minden Height and SMK Sungai Karangan of Penang, SK Puncak Alam and SMK Cochrane of Kuala Lumpur, SK Seri Melati as well as SMK Taman Pelangi of Johor.

In this respect, fans of Disney Channel’s "My School Rocks!" 2011 can start voting for their favourite teams from Aug 1 to 14 on the Disney Channel website, www.disneychannel-asia.com.


SK St Francis Convent dancers

The voting period will only be for these two weeks and online votes count for 50 per cent of each team’s final score while the remaining 50 per cent will be awarded by the judging panel based on choreography, showmanship, props and costumes, teamwork and sportsmanship as well as dance concept.
 
This is the fourth year of Disney Channel’s "My School Rocks!", where primary and secondary school students can showcase their talents in Malaysia’s largest inter-school dance competition.

Judge and professional dance choreographer Linda Jasmine feels the level of dance in Malaysia is as good as anywhere else in the world but the only thing lacking is appreciation.


SMK Bahang dancers


"However, among the students themselves, they are very professional and talented. I’m very happy to see more originality this year, and it helps that the range of songs the students can choose from is more varied from the years before, with more than 100 Disney tracks to choose from. Plus, response seems to be getting better, year after year," she said.

Meanwhile, first-time judge artiste Stacy was particularly impressed with the younger children.

"I am also picking up on dancing, as my previous experience is more focused on singing, so I was really surprised at the level of performance from the primary students, they are really good! In fact, I learnt a lot from these participants myself," she stated.

The public can watch their performances and choose their favourite teams on www.disneychannel-asia.com before casting votes.

The winner of the competition will be announced on Aug 31, on Disney Channel (Astro Channel 615) where the champion would win the Grand Prize of a 3-day, 2-night stay at Hong Kong Disneyland, with a trophy and certificate. 

Noilaan Ku Nodi sandaran terbaru Candy

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KESIBUKAN yang tiba-tiba menerpa membantutkan hasrat Candy Clement untuk melancarkan album terbarunya.

Mengikut perancangan awal, album itu sepatutnya menemui peminat sekitar Mei tahun ini.

Tapi ketika menunggu album itu siap sepenuhnya, pintu rezeki untuk Candy mencuba bakat dalam bidang lakonan terbuka luas.

Dalam tempoh sebulan, dia berada di set penggambaran untuk dua telefilem yang akan tayangan di kaca televisyen.

"Tercungap-cungap juga ketika itu tapi itu semua memberi pengalaman baru yang tidak ternilai," kata Candy.

Minggu lepas, semua jadual penggambarannya sudah pun selesai dan kini Candy sudah bersedia untuk kembali mengerah kudrat dan tumpuan kepada album Dusunnya yang belum diberi tajuk itu.

Langkah pertama, kata Candy, dia akan mula memperkenalkan single terbarunya ke stesen-stesen radio tempatan. Untuk memastikan kehadirannya disedari, Candy akan mempergiatkan aktiviti promosi selepas ini.

"Sementara menunggu album sulung Duzun saya dilancarkan, kami memutuskan untuk mempromosikan dahulu single Noilaan Ku Nodi ke stesen-stesen radio. Bergantung kepada keadaan, single lain akan menyusul kemudian," jelasnya.

Candy menyebut "kami" kerana dia mendapat bantuan pengurus merangkap pengarah muziknya, Luke Mason, dalam semua urusan membabitkan albumnya itu.

Candy mengakui sangat teruja dan berdebar menantikan reaksi peminat terhadap single terbarunya itu.

Ini kerana, katanya, lagu Noilaan Ku Nodi ditampilkan dengan kelainan yang cukup ketara dari segi muziknya. Sangat urban.

"Saya sedikit bimbang pendengar sukar menerima pembaharuan mendadak dalam lagu ini. Tapi itulah keistimewaannya lagu Noilaan Ku Nodi," kata Candy yang ditemani oleh Luke dan Alex Raja Lawak ketika bertandang ke pejabat Harian Ekspres di Tanjung Aru baru-baru ini.

Noilaan Ku Nodi bertunjangkan genre pop rock yang sangat menguji keupayaan vokal artis bertubuh genit kelahiran Tambunan ini. Dengan muziknya yang catchy persis muzik yang dibawakan Avril Lavinge, Candy menyifatkan single itu sebagai nadi kepada kesinambungan perjuangannya dalam bidang muzik.

Melodinya diilhamkan oleh komposer Ading manakala liriknya adalah gabungan kreativiti Ading dan Candy sendiri.

"Saya harap pendengar dapat menerima muzik yang saya ketengahkan. Benar, ia satu percaturan tapi ia mewakili jiwa muzik saya yang sebenar," kata Candy yang masih mencari tarikh sesuai untuk melancarkan album yang memuatkan 10 buah lagu itu.

Bercakap mengenai pembabitannya dalam bidang lakonan, menurut Candy, ia umpama rezeki yang terpijak.

Selepas bermula dengan sitkom Kopi-O, rezeki Candy dalam bidang lakonan tidak terhenti setakat di situ.

Baru-baru ini, dia menjayakan penggambaran dua telefilem – Cinta Yang Tertinggal dan Lanun – di mana dia berpeluang berkongsi set dengan pelakon-pelakon popular termasuk Marsha Milan Londoh dan Alex Raja Lawak.

"Walaupun menuntut banyak masa, berlakon memberikan keseronokan yang berbeza," kata Candy yang nyata sangat teruja dengan perkembangan terbarunya itu.

Tawaran terus mencurah selepas Lanun. Tapi menurut Candy, buat masa ini dia terpaksa ketepikan dahulu bidang lakonan.

"Bukan tidak menghargai kepercayaan orang tapi saya perlu lupakan seketika bidang lakonan untuk memberi tumpuan kepada album Dusun saya yang sudah lama tertangguh," kata Candy.

"Kerana itu, saya minta maaf kepada mana-mana produser atau pengarah yang terpaksa saya tolak tawaran mereka. Selepas urusan album ini saya lunaskan, saya akan lebih tenang dan bersedia untuk kembali berada di set."

Berlakon, kata Candy, menuntut banyak masa.

"Saya pernah keluar rumah pada sebelah pagi dan hanya pulang pada waktu hampir tengah malam. Memang memenatkan tapi seperti yang saya kata tadi, ia memberi keseronokan berbeza dan saya hargai semua pengalaman itu.

"Tambahan lagi apabila berada di set, saya merasa sangat seronok kerana pelakon lain dan krew semuanya sangat sporting dan sedia beri tunjuk ajar.

"Lebih-lebih lagi dengan adanya Alex yang suka menyakat orang-orang di sekelilingnya," kata Candy.

Dalam pertemuan singkat itu, Candy sempat berkongsi cerita mengenai projek terbarunya untuk menghasilkan lagu duet bersama Ebi dan juga Alex RL.

S E R A S I...  Alex dan Candy

Alex RL nafi demand soal bayaran



Alex 

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SEMAKIN rancak orang bercerita mengenai Alex Raja Lawak yang kononnya sekarang ini semakin demand soal bayaran, lantaran namanya semakin laris sebagai pelawak, pelakon, stand-up comedian dan pengacara pelbagai majlis khususnya majlis korporat.

Tapi benarkah pemenang tempat ketiga program realiti Raja Lawak musim ke-4 ini semakin demand soal bayaran?

Diajukan soalan itu kepadanya, dia lontarkan semula soalan yang sama kepada penulis.

"Seingat saya, saya belum pernah minta RM50,000 untuk menjayakan satu majlis," tambahnya sambil ketawa.

Menurut Alex, harga yang dimintanya sesuai dengan kualiti lawak yang diberikannya.

"Malah, saya lebihkan lagi kerana mahu orang terhibur. Saya mahu mereka puas hati supaya lain kali mereka akan panggil saya lagi.

"Sebagai contohlah kan… kalau mereka minta nasi lemak harga RM2, saya akan beri mereka nasi, sambal, telur rebus satu biji, kacang, timun dan bonus paha ayam goreng lagi.

"Maksudnya, harga yang saya minta sesuai dengan kualiti persembahan yang saya berikan.

"Tapi berapa sebenarnya yang saya pernah minta daripada penganjur? Pernah saya minta RM20,000, RM30,000 atau RM50,000?

"Tidak. Saya minta RM3,000 sahaja untuk satu persembahan. Itupun, masih ada yang tergamak tawarkan kepada saya RM500. Tolonglah…" katanya dengan serius. Hilang segala ciri-ciri lawak dalam dirinya apabila bercakap mengenai perkara itu.

Dalam soal bayaran, kata Alex, walaupun "upah"nya ditetapkan pada kadar RM3,000, dia masih boleh dibawa berunding.

"Kalau untuk program amal misalnya, saya tidak kisah pun soal bayaran atau token... janji saya dapat membantu menjayakan program amal mereka, itu bagi saya satu sumbangan juga.

"Tapi jika ada penganjur majlis berbayar yang mahukan khidmat saya, wajarkah saya dibayar RM500 sahaja sedangkan mereka menjana keuntungan daripada kehadiran saya di sana?" katanya yang semakin laris sebagai pelakon dan baru selesai membintangi dua lagi telefilem Cinta Yang Tertinggal serta Lanun selepas menjayakan sitkom Kopi-O.

Cuma saja, kata Alex, dia berharap mana-mana penganjur majlis boleh berhubung terus dengannya dan tidak melalui orang tengah.

"Kalau melalui orang tengah, kadang-kadang bayarannya boleh naik sampai sekali ganda daripada jumlah yang saya minta.

"Itulah agaknya ada penganjur majlis yang mendakwa saya minta terlalu mahal atau demand soal bayaran," katanya.

　

Carlsberg Diamond Idol 2011

WITH the much anticipated first ever "Carlsberg Diamond Idol 2011" slated to commence on the 3rd August 2011, singer, songwriter, actor and TV host, Vic Teo, one of the main judges for the contest, visited Sabah for a publicity drive and to link up with local media for the event. It marks the beginning of the "bond" between the media friends and potential local artistes who Carlsberg Diamond Idol 2011 hopes to discover.

"Carlsberg Diamond Idol 2011" is the first ever Karaoke Contest of its kind in East Malaysia that is organized and sponsored by Carlsberg Malaysia with Sagajuta Creatives and Communications as the main event organiser. Carlsberg Diamond Idol’s main aim is to uncover potential singing talent in Borneo (Sabah & Sarawak). The audition rounds and finals are held on a more personal and intimate surroundings of local pubs and karaoke lounges where people are less intimidated and are at home to belt out their repertoire.

This inaugural event will kick off on 3rd August at Kota Kinabalu before proceeding to the following cities: Kuching, Miri, Bintulu, Sandakan and Tawau.

23rd July 2011, Kota Kinabalu – With the much anticipated first ever "Carlsberg Diamond Idol 2011" slated to commence on the 3rd August 2011, singer, songwriter, actor and TV host, Vic Teo, one of the main judges for the contest, visited Sabah for a publicity drive and to link up with local media for the event. It marks the beginning of the "bond" between the media friends and potential local artistes who Carlsberg Diamond Idol 2011 hopes to discover.

"Carlsberg Diamond Idol 2011" is the first ever Karaoke Contest of its kind in East Malaysia that is organized and sponsored by Carlsberg Malaysia with Sagajuta Creatives and Communications as the main event organiser. Carlsberg Diamond Idol’s main aim is to uncover potential singing talent in Borneo (Sabah & Sarawak). The audition rounds and finals are held on a more personal and intimate surroundings of local pubs and karaoke lounges where people are less intimidated and are at home to belt out their repertoire.

This inaugural event will kick off on 3rd August at Kota Kinabalu before proceeding to the following cities: Kuching, Miri, Bintulu, Sandakan and Tawau.
　

Venue	Audition Round (6-8pm)	Final Round (9-11pm)
Chocolate Factory, KOTA KINABALU	3/8/2011 (Wed)	7/8/2011 (Sun)
Happy Valley Garden, KUCHING	4/8/2011 (Thu)	6/8/2011 (Sat)
President KTV Show Club, MIRI	10/8/2011 (Wed)	12/8/2011 (Fri)
Blueberry Café, BINTULU	11/8/2011 (Thu)	13/8/2011 (Sat)
De Mask Fun Pub, SANDAKAN	17/8/2011 (Wed)	19/8/2011 (Fri)
Zenzi Dance Club, TAWAU	18/8/2011 (Thu)	20/8/2011 (Sat)

The Grand Finale will be on 3rd September 2011 (9-11pm) at IceBar, 1Borneo, Kota Kinabalu.

Vic Teo, a singer-songwriter turn actor as well as music producer, who is also the 2nd Runner Up on Malaysian Idol Season 1 said, "I’ve noticed that there are talented singers in East Malaysia who didn't have the chance to showcase their talents, this will be a good chance for them to actually show off their talents now." Vick Teo will be the main judge for the Karaoke Contest at Bintulu and Miri, where he will also perform so that he will not disappoint his fans.

The contest is open to all non-Muslim residents of Malaysia, aged 18 to 35. Contestants can call the hotlines, 010 944 8202 (Sabah) / 010 944 8186 (Sarawak), for further information and enquiry of the competition. Only 12 finalists (Champion and 1st Runner Up of each preliminary round) will be selected to compete at the Grand Finale. The Grand Finale champion will stand a chance to walk away with cash prize of RM8000 and trophy, sponsored by Carlsberg Malaysia.

Pertandingan Fotografi MTC tawar RM80,000

SHUTTERBUGS and nature lovers take note!

In conjunction with the "International Year of the Forest 2011" (IYF 2011), the Malaysian Timber Council (MTC) is calling out to photographers and photography enthusiasts to capture the lush beauty of the Malaysian forest in its natural splendour.
Echoing the IYF 2011 theme "Forest for the People", the MTC Photography Competition 2011 is divided into four categories for contestants to demonstrate their creativity - namely forest landscape, flora and fauna, and wood and its many uses.

There is also a special category on composition and forms, allowing contestants to showcase their talents in a more imaginative and artistic manner.

Open to Malaysian citizens and residents regardless of age or level of photography skill, the competition requires no entry fee and offers prizes worth a total of RM80, 000!

For each category, the 1st prize winner will be the proud owner of a brand new iPad 2 64GB camera.

The 2nd and 3rd prize winners will take home a Nikon DSLR camera and a Canon ultra compact digital camera respectively.

Cash prizes of RM5000, RM3000 and RM2000 respectively, will also be awarded to these winners.

Ten contestants will receive consolation prizes of MTC’s popular publication on timber applications, "Timeless Living" worth RM170 and RM300 cash prize.

Interested participants are invited to register online at the MTC website (http://www.mtc.com.my/) and submit their entries before 11:59pm, August 31, 2011.

All submissions are final and identified winners will be notified individually via email in October 2011.

For more information on the competition rules of entry as well as the Terms and Conditions, visit http://www.mtc.com.my/ or e-mail gopinathan@mtc.com.myhttp://www.mtc.com.my/) and submit their entries before 11:59pm, August 31, 2011.

All submissions are final and identified winners will be notified individually via email in October 2011.

For more information on the competition rules of entry as well as the Terms and Conditions, visit http://www.mtc.com.my/ or e-mail gopinathan@mtc.com.myhttp://www.mtc.com.my/ or e-mail gopinathan@mtc.com.my

Razali made Sabahans proud!!!

RAZALI... latest Sabahan Hero

KOTA KINABALU: Sabahan Razali Abd Rahman won the finals of the national-level Bakat TV, a talent show modelled after America Got Talent, organised by RTM at Angkasapuri in Kuala Lumpur, last Tuesday (July 19, 2011).

Razali, 26, stole the hearts of the judges by playing solo on the Kulintangan, a set of traditional musical instruments consisting of about ten small gongs made of bronze. He beat seven other finalists from all over Malaysia to bring home RM20,000, a trophy, a certificate and Figos products.

But not only did he win the judges’ hearts, he blew the audience away too by winning the Most Popular Talent Award with the prize money of RM10,000 - bringing his total winnings to RM30,000.

The second place with the prize money of RM15,000 went to vocal group Putera while a dance troupe from Negeri Sembilan took home the third prize of RM10,000.

This is not the first win for Razali for playing the Kulintangan. In 2010, he won the WCOPA Road to Hollywood contest in Los Angeles, USA. More recently, he also won a prize at the World Rainforest Music Festival in Kuching, Sarawak.

"It does not really matter to me whether I win the Bakat TV or not. What is more important to me is the fact that I am able to popularise the Kulintangan to the rest of Malaysia or for that matter the world, " he stated.

Razali, a Bisaya from Beaufort, thanked Beaufort MP Datuk Lajim Ukin who is the Bisayas’ Janang Gayuh (the equivalent of the Kadazan Huguan Siou) for his encouragement. He also expressed his appreciation to Klias Assemblywoman Datuk Ajizah Dun for her assistance.

"With the prize money, I intend to produce a new set of Kulintangan to enable youngsters in Sabah to learn this traditional musical instrument, " he said, adding that a set would cost up to RM5,000, be it made up of steel or bronze.

Razali, who has just completed his Music Diploma course at the Arts and Heritage Academy (Aswara) in Kuala Lumpur also intends to use the prize money to continue his education to degree level.

"I also intend to produce an album using traditional musical instruments including the Kulintangan," said Razali who has been playing the Kulintangan since the age of ten.

The set of Kulintangan he used in the competition was made by himself in 1998. He said he is determined to introduce the Kulintangan to the world as the instrument is not as well known as the Gambus or Accordion for example.

"If given a chance, I would also like to accompany Datuk Siti Nurhaliza especially when she sings Irama Malaysia tunes," added Razali who has been playing the Kulintangan to the tunes of Nirmala and Kunik Kundi, both sung by the No. 1 national songstress.

The Kulintangan is popular among most of Sabah’s indigenous communities including the Bajaus, the Kadazans, the Dusuns, the Tatana of Kuala Penyu and of course the Bisayas.

Razali’s victory comes in the footsteps of other Sabahan winners of national-level contests in recent years, among them Reynaldo Pagie or better known as Rey (Bintang RTM 2007), Stacy Anam (Akademi Fantasia), and Ayu Damit (One in a Million). More recently, a Sabahan siblings couple won another national-level contest - the Mari Menari or Let’s Dance by Astro.

Cermin 1.42kg juara JP Joran 2011

TANGKAPAN ikan cermin seberat 1.42kg membolehkan Sariff Roslin menewaskan 100 peserta lain untuk menjuarai pertandingan memancing JP Joran 2011 anjuran Suria Bumiria Sdn Bhd yang berlangsung Sabtu lalu di jeti Jesselton Point, Kota Kinabalu.

Sariff pulang dengan hadiah wang tunai RM2,000 dan trofi.

Tempat kedua dimenangi oleh Janidin Ani yang mendaratkan ikan cermin seberat 1.34kg. Janidin menerima wang tunai RM1,000 dan trofi.

Ikan cermin yang ditangkapnya beberapa minit selepas acara memancing itu dimulakan tepat jam 7 pagi turut melayakkan beliau memenangi hadiah untuk tangkapan terpantas bernilai RM200.

Tempat ketiga dimenangi oleh Chong Pui Hiung yang menaikkan ikan buna seberat 1.1kg dan melayakkannya untuk menerima hadiah wang tunai RM500 dan trofi.

Hadiah-hadiah disampaikan oleh Robert Lipon, Pengarah Jabatan Kesihatan Dan Perkhidmatan Bandar Dewan Bandaraya Kota Kinabalu yang mewakili Datuk Bandar.

Kelihatan dalam gambar, Robert (kiri) dan pengerusi penganjur, Azman Amarashikin (kanan) mengabadikan kenangan bersama (dari kiri) Sariff, Janidin dan Chong. – Boyd PV

Ikan cermin seberat lebih 300 gram yang ditangkap peserta dari Papar, Aaron Jilip, layak untuk hadiah saguhati.

Lebih 100 orang memenuhi kawasan jeti Jesselton Point

Hasil tangkapan yang layak diadili.

Dayang Noraini to perform at the Tip of Borneo

LOCAL music fans are in for a treat as more performances have been added to the line-up of this weekend’s music fest. Sabahans have a well-known passion for music and singing and there is a crop of fine performers waiting in the wings to show their talents. Having one of the most stunning locations in Sabah as the backdrop will no doubt inspire them to perform their best to entertain their fans. This latest announcement will further boost the appeal and entertainment value of Music Fest at the Tip of Borneo as the premier outdoor music festival and help draw music lovers to this unique nature-inspired event.

Adding a touch of local flavour and zest to the musical performances over the 2-day event will be Dayang Noraini, Fred Feraddy A. Okuling, Marlleynney Fane Paul, Roblin and the Kinabalu Merdu Sound bamboo combo. These artists join scheduled local performers such as Roger Wang and Friends, Amir Yusoff, and the Jesselton Philharmonic Orchestra.

Fans of Dayang Noraini and Fred Marlleynney will get to see them perform to the stirring sounds of the Jesselton Philharmonic Orchestra on the first day (July 16). Roger Wang and Friends, who were scheduled to perform on the 17th, will now be playing on the first day (July 16) to give the audience a generous dose of Sabah’s finest musical talents in one day. The concert on this day is now expected to end by 10.30pm.

The final day of the music fest will kick off with Amir Yusoff followed by performances by Fred, Marlleynney and Rublin B. Norbin with a selection of traditional and pop songs to the accompaniment of the Kinabalu Merdu Sound bamboo combo.

Tickets to the Music Fest are still available so if you want to catch one of the best musical performances in Sabah, don’t forget to get them now. For more information, please contact Sabah Tourism Board at 088-212121 or Sri Pelancongan Sabah at 088-232121.

Raja joran

LAPAN puluh dua pemancing menyertai pertandingan memancing sempena sambutan Pesta Rumbia 2011 edisi ke-22 di Kuala Penyu, baru-baru ini.

Acara yang berlangsung di Tasik Sitompok itu dibahagikan kepada kategori tebing dan sungai.

Kategori tebing yang disertai 47 pemancing dimenangi oleh Melvin Gary Herbert yang menaikkan ikan kapas-kapas. Tangkapan seberat 220 gram itu melayakkan Melvin untuk menerima hadiah wang tunai RM180 dan set memancing.

Tempat kedua dimenangi Kevin Athanasius dan ketiga Rusli Mustapha.

Mereka masing-masing menerima hadiah RM80 dan RM50 serta peralatan memancing.

Bagi kategori sungai yang disertai 35 pemancing, tangkapan ikan merah seberat 780 gram membolehkan Nicholas Anim pulang dengan hadiah wang tunai RM220.

Tempat kedua dan ketiga masing-masing dimenangi Tawi Yahya (RM170) dan Mony Anim (RM100).

Kesemua pemenang kategori ini turut menerima set memancing.

Pelbagai hadiah lain turut disediakan termasuk saguhati dan cabutan bertuah.

Hadiah-hadiah disampaikan oleh Adun Kuala Penyu, John Teo dan Pegawai Daerah Kuala Penyu, Edmund Teo.

Pertandingan itu merupakan salah satu acara yang disusun atur untuk sambutan Pesta Rumbia 2011 edisi ke-22 yang berlangsung di kawasan pekan di sini dari 8-10 Julai lalu.

Kelihatan dalam gambar, John (berdiri, ketiga dari kiri) dan Edmund (berdiri, tengah) mengabadikan kenangan bersama ahli jawatankuasa penyelaras pertandingan dari Jabatan Perikanan Kuala Penyu serta sebahagian daripada pemenang di akhir acara berkenaan. – Boyd PV

Stacy James Anggin dimahkota Ratu Rumbia 2011

STACY James Anggin, 25, dari Kuala Penyu menewaskan 15 peserta lain untuk dimahkotakan sebagai Ratu Rumbia 2011 yang berlangsung Sabtu lepas di Dewan Dato’ Shahbandar Makang, Kuala Penyu.
Stacy menerima hadiah wang tunai RM1,000, hamper dan mahkota.

Tempat kedua dimenangi Nelly Korolinus juga dari Kuala Penyu. Gadis berumur 24 tahun itu pulang dengan hadiah wang tunai RM700 serta hamper manakala tempat ketiga dimenangi Michelle Henry, 22.

Peserta kelahiran Penampang itu menerima hadiah wang tunai RM600 dan hamper.

Tempat keempat ialah April Nelly Lisius, 20, dari Penampang. April menerima hadiah RM500 dan hamper. Hadiah-hadiah disampaikan oleh Timbalan Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan, Datuk Lajim Ukin.

Pertandingan ratu itu merupakan salah satu acara untuk memeriahkan sambutan Pesta Rumbia edisi ke-22 yang berlangsung dari 8-10 Jun lepas.

Kelihatan dalam gambar Stacy (depan) diapit oleh Nelly (ketiga dari kiri), Michelle (kiri) dan April. – Boyd PV

MSS tegah ahli terbabit perhimpunan Bersih

Sammy

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KOTA KINABALU: Majlis Seni Sabah (MSS) tidak menyokong mana-mana ahlinya menyertai sebarang bentuk perhimpunan anjuran Gabungan Pilihan Raya Bersih dan Adil(Bersih) yang dijadual diadakan Sabtu ini (9 Julai 2011) atau pada masa-masa lain.

Pengerusi Penaja Majlis yang sedang dalam rangka untuk didaftarkan itu, Sammy Mohammad Ariffin Khan, berkata meskipun Majlis itu menghormati kebebasan bersuara dalam amalan demokrasi berperlembagaan di negara ini, ia tidak bermakna kebebasan bersuara itu wajar dilaksana dalam bentuk mendesak dan agresif.

"Bagaimanapun, jika ada ahli MSS yang terlibat sama ada secara langsung atau tidak dengan perhimpunan itu, pihaknya tidak boleh berbuat apa-apa selain mengingatkan mereka mengenai risiko yang bakal mereka hadapi," katanya dalam satu kenyataan pada Khamis.

Menurut Sammy, sebagai rakyat, tidak semestinya kita bersetuju dalam semua hal.

"Tetapi untuk menyuarakan rasa tidak puas hati, ia hendaklah diajukan melalui landasan yang tidak bertentangan dengan undang-undang, keselamatan, keharmonian dan ketenteraman awam," tegasnya.

MSS, menurut Sammy merupakan sebuah badan NGO yang tidak terlibat dengan mana-mana pertubuhan politik mahupun kumpulan.

"Majlis ini hanya terlibat dalam urusan seni dan oleh kerana itu pihaknya risau pertumbuhan industri seni tidak akan berkembang jika negara ini menjadi kacau bilau," katanya.

Dalam perkembangan lain, Sammy mengucapkan terima kepada Menteri Penerangan, Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan, Datuk Seri Utama Dr. Rais Yatim kerana memberi geran RM5 juta kepada pengusaha filem di negeri ini serta ruang di saluran baharu TVi di Astro 180.

"Kami juga berharap Dr. Rais dapat turut mempertimbangkan kemudahan serupa kepada penggiat seni muzik di Sabah.

"Sabah merupakan negeri yang aktif membangunkan industri seni muzik selain perfileman dan jika ditambah sedikit ruang lagi, bidang ini mampu menjana pendapatan kepada rakyat dan juga negeri Sabah khususnya, sebagaimana bidang lain seperti pertanian, penternakan dan perikanan," katanya sambil menambah, pihaknya sedia mengadakan pertemuan dengan menteri berkenaan jika diberi peluang.

Miss Sabah Malaysia Model of The World 2011





MISS Sabah Malaysia Model of The World 2011 title was won by Noemi Halima Dingle Ligunjang (centre), a 24 year old from Penampang. She brought home cash worth RM5,000 and a trophy. First runner-up is Audrey Mu (left), also 24 years old, from Tamparuli while second runner-up is Frederica Fabian Peter (right), a 21 year old beauty from Tuaran. They won cash prizes RM3,000 and RM1,000 respectively. Audrey also won the Miss Best Catwalk subsidiary title.

Other subsidiary title winners are Miss Popular - Cindy Foo See Mei from Kota Kinabalu, Miss Body Beautiful - Femela Liyong from Tuaran, Miss Elegant - Airine Anthony from Lahad Datu and Miss Photogenic - Christini Loo Ai Ling from Penampang.

The grand final was held on Saturday in 1Borneo Grand Ballroom that was graced by YB Datuk Edward Yong Oui Fah, Assistant Minister of Local Government and Housing. Noemi and Audrey will represent Sabah at the national level which will be held in Perak this month.