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

Boyd PV

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.