Sarawak continues to establish itself as the leading hub in Malaysia for advancing public health medicine after winning the 21st International Congress for Tropical Medicine and Malaria (ICTMM 2024), set to take place between 19-23 September 2024 at Borneo Convention Centre Kuching. This will mark Malaysia’s debut as the host for one of the world’s leading Congresses in tropical medicine and Malaria.
The international bidding was a collaboration between the Malaysian Society of Parasitology & Tropical Medicine, Business Events Sarawak (BESarawak) and Malaysia Convention & Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB).
ICTMM 2024 is organised by the International Federation of Tropical Medicine and Malaria (IFTM) and the Malaysian Society of Parasitology & Tropical Medicine (MSTPM) and supported by: Ministry of Public Health, Housing and Local Government Sarawak; Ministry of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Sarawak; Ministry of Education, Innovation and Talent Development Sarawak; Sarawak State Health Department; Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (UNIMAS); BESarawak, and MyCEB.
The congress, themed “Global Responses and Interdisciplinary Research Towards Eliminating Tropical Diseases”, will be jointly held with the 60th Malaysian Society of Parasitology & Tropical Medicine Conference (MSPTM 2024) and the 10th ASEAN Congress of Tropical Medicine and Parasitology (10th ACTMP). As a highly coveted global event, ICTMM 2024 is expected to attract more than 2,000 scientists, physicians, researchers, policy makers and international authorities to discuss current tropical medicine topics such as malaria, neglected diseases, drug resistance, travel medicine and zoonoses (diseases and infections that are transmitted between animals and humans).
“Sarawak’s tropical climate and geographical diversity create various habitats for disease vectors, leading to higher infection and transmission rates of tropical diseases,” said The Honourable Dato Sri Professor Dr Sim Kui Hian, Sarawak’s Deputy Premier and Minister for Public Health, Housing and Local Government at today’s press conference. “Sarawak’s Malaria Research Centre by UNIMAS has been instrumental in studying the genetic diversity and transmission of malaria. Another establishment that we look forward to is the Sarawak Infectious Disease Centre, which is expected to open by 2024. Tropical diseases will be a major study and for the centre to reach its full potential, the Sarawak Research and Development Council recently concluded its meetings with Imperial College London and the Swiss Tropical and Public Health Institute in Basel, Switzerland earlier this month to discuss how they can collaborate and do research in Sarawak. We are highly optimistic that this collaboration will take place”.
“The greatest attraction of ICTMM is that it rotates in different countries so that it is truly international in focus and venue,” said Professor Dr Malcolm Jones, President of the International Federation of Tropical Medicine and Malaria. “Sarawak has a unique setting to study malaria and other tropical diseases due to its diverse ecosystem and varied malaria transmission patterns, providing a range of tropical medicine dynamics for investigation. The Federation’s role is to ensure that modern society and the scientific and medical communities, especially in regions such as Asia Pacific are kept informed and connected for the global progress of tropical medicine.”
Besides knowledge sharing and networking, an expected outcome of the congress is to contribute to global health where knowledge, insights, and collaborations gained from the congress can be translated into practical solutions and interventions that address the challenges of tropical diseases in their respective regions.
“ICTMM has been hosted for over 100 years and our ultimate goal is to lead the world’s conversations and knowledge in tropical medicine through collaborations between national and international federated societies”, stated Professor Dr. Siti Nursheena Mohd Zain, ICTMM 2024’s Organising Chair. “There is a need to emphasise the importance of global cooperation and collaborations in the fight against tropical diseases. We must explore a multidisciplinary approach to achieve the common goal of eliminating tropical diseases. It is only through collaborations, we can share best practices, exchange ideas, and learn from one another’s experiences. It opens doors to multidisciplinary approaches, where experts from various fields can work together to develop innovative interventions, diagnostic tools, and treatment strategies. ”.
ICTMM 2024 is expected to fetch RM24.6 million in total economic impact, of which RM13.4 million will derive from direct delegate expenditure. An additional 1,952 jobs will arise from organising and hosting the congress. As for the legacy impact or the broader values of the congress, the Malaysian Society of Parasitology & Tropical Medicine aspires to be at the forefront of fostering global collaborations within the scientific community and driving transformative change.
“As Malaysia and Borneo’s legacy capital for business events, we are working closely with the congress committee to help achieve their legacy impact”, said Amelia Roziman, BESarawak’s CEO. “Sarawak’s business events industry places high value on collaborations and we hope that by being the host destination for ICTMM, the congress will be the key to Malaysia and Asia’s tropical medicine advancements.”
Delegate registration is now open starting from RM450 for Malaysians and US $100 for international delegates. For more information on the congress, please email secretariat@ictmm2024.orgor visit https://ictmm2024.org/.
KONSERT FANTASSIA BULAN SALJU will take place on August 12, 2023 (Saturday), at the Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting, as officially announced today to members of the media at an exclusive press conference by SEARCH, which includes its renowned members Amy, Nasir, Hillary Ang, and Man Kidal.
With years of experience under their belt especially in organising concerts for famous international artists such as Super Junior – D&E (Korea), Jeff Chang (Taiwan), Liza Wang (Hong Kong) and Michael Learns to Rock (Denmark), SEARCH is both proud and humbled to be given the opportunity by MIC Entertainment Group as their first Malay local artist and rock band to perform at the prestigious venue, thus cementing SEARCH’s status as a prominent rock band in Malaysia, acknowledged by its fraternity and rock and roll fans all across the country
“Since its inception way back in the 80s and up to this day, SEARCH has consistently been on the radar of internationally acclaimed concert and/or event organisers resulting in a steady stream of invitations and offers to entertain our fans from around this region. As much as this has been part of our lives, we also perceive this as a huge responsibility especially with the advancement of technology and music fans are a lot more sophisticated and spoilt for choice. Having said that, SEARCH is not one to turn down a challenge. We respect our fans and care about the SEARCH legacy too much to say no to rocking out on stage”.
“Each one of our concert are unique in its own way, and KONSERT FANTASIA BULAN SALJU is no exception. Die hard fans of SEARCH would notice that the title of this concert is inspired by one of SEARCH’s monster hit, ‘Fantasia Bulan Madu’, which other than Isabella, is widely regarded as one of the most important 90s rock anthem”, explains Nasir who is one of SEARCH’s earliest member.
Datuk Amy then continues, “KONSERT FANTASIA BULAN SALJU is the culmination of SEARCH’s career spanning four decades. We have all experienced so much during this period – both good and bad. As a group, this is the core of SEARCH and I wouldn’t have it any other way”.
“However, I must say that one of the most outstanding pull of this concert is the venue itself. Other than it being located at one of the country’s most popular holiday destination at Resorts World Genting, this venue also has all the facilities required for a concert of international level and I am confident that our fans, the ones that have been supporting us since the beginning as well as new fans from the younger generation, will get to experience the magnificence and calibre of KONSERT FANTASIA BULAN SALJU in many ways. Other than comfort, it is important for us to ensure that the concert is delivered at highest standard, so we are not compromising on quality, safety, immaculate style and all other factors that makes a memorable, entertaining and an all-around brilliant night,” the fashionable Amy enthuses further.
As an added information, Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting has the capacity to receive up to 5,000 audience member at one time. Due to its fantastic facilities, the venue has played host to a number of entertainment award shows. After creating history last year by being acknowledged as the first artist or rock band to perform at ZeppKL, this could be another history in the making as SEARCH became the first Malay act to be given the opportunity by MIC Entertainment Group to perform at Arena of Stars.
Brian Lim, CEO of MIC Entertainment Group, said, “We are very proud of this three-pronged collaboration between SEARCH, MIC Entertainment Group and Resorts World Genting”
“Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting is a global brand with a fantastic track record in organising world-class events and concerts, and as a rock band with such a legendary status, SEARCH is the right choice as MIC Entertainment Group’s first local Malay act to hold a solo concert at the venue. In fact, it is currently one of our mission to expand this portfolio and include more homegrown Malaysian artists to perform at Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting. With its state-of-the-art facilities including a high-tech audio and lighting system, a stadium-style audience layout, VIP boxes and other features that promises an epic concert that will definitely go down in the country’s music industry history, especially the rock and roll scene. As at today, I have information that 60 percent of tickets have already been snapped up by SEARCH fans from even as far as Europe.”
Datuk Amy adds, “Together with my band members, Nasir, Hillary and Man Kidal, we can’t wait to meet all our fans amidst the clouds and cool gentle breeze. Besides our signature SEARCH songs, there will also be various surprises. It’s definitely a concert that can’t be missed. See you at Arena of Stars, Resorts World Genting on 12 August 2023! Pheewiiittt!”
Tickets for KONSERT FANTASIA BULAN SALJU have started to go on sale starting from 16 May 2023. Prices start from RM128.00 up to RM388.00 (VIP Fantasia) exclude processing fee. All VIP ticket holders are entitled to attend the Meet and Greet as well as a signed poster of the band.
The organisers, MIC Entertainment Group and SEARCH stressed at the Press Conference today the importance for all SEARCH fans from the six states that are involved with the country’s state election (PRN) to fulfill their obligations and exercise their duties before making their way to the concert venue. They would also like to thank all collaborators especially Le Meriden Petaling Jaya Hotel as an event venue for the press conference.
At a press conference conducted this morning in Kuala Lumpur at the Mega Star Arena in Sungei Wang Plaza, the Kuala Lumpur Warehouse Project (KLWH) 2.0 was formally unveiled. The full lineup was also disclosed to the media at the hour-long event, which also included local performers, collaborators, and significant sponsors.
The second edition of the highly successful electronic dance music festival is organised once again by Leo Global Link Sdn Bhd and will be staged at the the highly-in-demand Mega Star Arena, on Saturday 26th August 2023, and is expected to be a bigger and much more exciting one than the highly successful and incident free first edition in January this year.
For the first time ever, KLWP 2.0 is proud to present something even more special for fans of Techno, Big Room Techno, and Hard Techno. The organisers of KLWP have been listening to your feedback and requests, and are confident that this year’s event should exceed your expectations.
KLWP 2.0 will unleash another 5 of the biggest or fastest growing deejay-producers in the world- including headliner Danny Avila, along side other majors that include Maddix, Olly James,Marie Vaunt, and Lister, who is being brought back again by popular demand – in another massive EDM party that is expected to send the message that vibrant and tourism friendly Kuala Lumpur is the next entertainment capital of Southeast Asia.
The local lineup will feature the world-beating and multiple award-winning deejay/producers Chukiess & Whackbhoi, rising stars and international recording artists Vision X, Smash and Nitrozeus.
“We had such ball and a grand success with our inaugural KLWP last January which saw 4,000 EDM fans gather and have a great time with no untoward incidents whatsoever.”
This was revealed by Leo Global Link’s chairman Dato’ Muthalagan Sangaralingam in his welcome address.
“In fact we are extremely proud that even our national news network RTM was on hand to interview all our international acts and stayed on until nearly the end to cover the event, and report that the event was safe and did not produce any social ills (acara tanpa gejala social),” Dato’s Muthalagan shared.
“Thank you also to all our mainstream, digital media and blogger friends who gave us such excellent and positive coverage in January and thank you for covering us once again for KLWP 2.0 this time around. We truly appreciated it,” he commented gratefully.
“The inaugural KLWP 1.0 rebooted EDM in Malaysia after three years of pandemic measures which had kept the industry at standstill and international artistes out of the country,” Dato’ Muthalagan expressed.
“We are now proud to announce that we are producing the second edition of KLWP with the intent of bringing tourists back into the country especially from our Southeast Asian neighbours and making our tourist friendly Kuala Lumpur once again the entertainment capital of the region.”
KLWP aims to attract young urban travelers and music lovers from Singapore, Indonesia, Thailand, and the rest of Southeast Asia, to Kuala Lumpur not only to enjoy great a EDM experience but also to experience the wonders of our exciting city as an inexpensive and vibrant tourist attraction and as a travel destination made just for them, and which will remain close to their hearts.
The spanking new Mega Star Arena where the event is being held is located in the heart of Kuala Lumpur’s entertainment, F&B and shopping district, which is easily accessible by all. It boasts one of the best sound and lighting systems for an indoor venue in the country. EDM fans are simple going to be blown away on the day.
“We are privileged once again to have some of the best deejay-producers in the world gracing our shores at an even bigger and better venue and to continue entertaining Malaysian and regional party-goers,while introducing our vibrant city as a top and highly affordable travel destination,” he added.
“We are also proud to showcase our highly successful homegrown talents to the world, many of whom are already well known overseas and have been making waves at festivals around the globe.”
“And we hope to make our events extremely affordable for dance fans, to continue stimulating the industry,” he continued,
The KLWP Early Bird General Admission (GA) & VIP and Phase 1 General Admission & VIP tickets were so affordable, they were SOLD OUT no sooner than they went on sale.
Phase 2 General Admission (GA) at RM 198 & Phase 2 VIP tickets at RM 258 are currently available but are selling fast. Limited quantities are still available.
GA tickets only allow entry to General Admission areas of the event, while VIP tickets allow entry to both VIP and General Admission areas of the event. VIP ticket holders are entitled to the following:
Designated VIP entry door to the event
Access to VIP area which is on the upper level & can access GA area lower level
3. Includes 2x Heineken/Coke/Water
4. VIP Bar & Lounge
5. Free 2 drink ( Beer / Soft Drink / Mineral Water )
Legitimate tickets will only be available from Ticket Melon:
Attendees will need to be at least 18 years old on the date of the event and will be asked for photo ID as proof of age. Anyone below the age of 18 years old on the date of the event will not be allowed into the venue.
Ticket holders will need to redeem their tickets for wristbands in order to gain entry to the event.These wristbands must be worn at all times and those found without wristbands will be asked to leave the venue. Attendees are responsible for their own wristbands and lost wristbands will not be replaced.
Guests will need to produce the following at the wristband redemption counter in order to redeem your wristband(s):
– The e-ticket(s) in print or digital form
– A copy of your valid photo ID or passport matching the customer name on the ticket(s).
The Event Organizer may refuse entry to holders of tickets that are not genuine, purchased or acquired from unauthorized agents, or damaged. No resale or use of tickets by third parties in connection with other offers and promotions of tickets are allowed and KLWP reserves the right to cancel any tickets that have been resold or used by third parties in connection with other promotions, without a refund and the bearer of the ticket may be refused admission.
Dato’ Muthalagan also stressed that all necessary permits to conduct the event successfully has already been secured including from the police, local councils and Puspal to ensure that KLWP will be run without any hiccups.
“We have a very capable, knowledgeable and experienced team handling all aspects of KLWP. They have been at it for many years and have put together many successful EDM events in the past,” concluded Dato’ Muthalagan.
Mega Star Arena is the official venue to the KLWP 2.0. Rentak Sejuta & Selebriti Online are its official media partners.
Danny Avila
Spanish house and electro house deejay and producer, 28-year-old Daniel “Danny” Avila Rosón was the first to be announced to the line up of KLWP 2.0.
MTV and Billboard’s “one to watch” has worked with Tiësto, Deniz Koyu and Fedde Le Grand and was nominated as the “DJ Revelación” at the Vicious Music Awards by Ron Barceló 2011.
He debuted at the Ultra Music Festival of Miami in March 2013 and was signed to a contract with MGM of Vegas as the youngest resident in the history of Hakkasan the very same year alongside artistes like Steve Aoki, Laidback Luke, Deadmau5, Tommy Trash, Tiesto and Calvin Harris.
He was ranked #36 on DJ Mag’s Top 100 DJs list in 2022.
Over the last two years, Avila has embarked on developing a new sound, Mainstage Techno, which has since grown into a record label.
He has since been bringing Mainstage Techno to most major festivals and clubs across the globe, and playing his new music to amazing reactions of the audiences. It will be here soon.
Maddix
The Dutch progressive house and big room DJ and producer has performed at most major festivals including Ultra Music Festival, Parookaville, World Club Dome, and Mysteryland.
Maddix continues to be in the spotlight on streaming platforms and dance floors alike.
The immense growth of his own established sound is creating tremors in the global electronic dance music scene and getting the full support of all big names, varying from Techno artists like Amelie Lens, HI-LO / Oliver Heldens and UMEK to EDM and Trance artists like Hardwell, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Tiesto and Armin van Buuren.
He currently has releases with top labels such as Spinnin’, Armada, Rave Culture, and Hardwell’s Revealed Recordings.
With his partnership with Revealed Recordings, his music has gone viral on Instagram and TikTok and has received numerous #1 genre spots on the most important DJ download portal Beatport. In combination with achieving around 4 million monthly listeners on Spotify, one can say Maddix has created a movement that will change the world.
His audience has since grown into a truly global collective and his sound and brand continue to blaze the trail and up the ante for electronic music.
Olly James
UK deejay & producer Olly James is the founder of the Rave Room movement that aims to take bigroom to higher tempos and energy levels. He’s been a regular figure on Spinnin’ Records with his well-received remix of Sash!’s Ecuador. He’s also been a mainstay on Rave Culture, Revealed Recordings, and Maxximize Recordings with his ever-evolving sound and continuous releases.
Lister
Originally from Launceston Tasmania, Lister had a strong passion for music since a young age. His love for production began at 13, when he was first introduced to FL Studio.
After finding his love for EDM and inspired by Inspired by the sound of Melbourne Orchestrated, Joel Fletcher & SCNDL, Lister worked on FL every single day he could, even during high school and whenever he had the chance. This led him his first DJing gig at 15, which eventually turned into weekend performances. Since then Lister has progressed his sound to a more minimal and darker style of genre, catching the eyes and ears of the producers he has looked up to. Now 20, and living in Melbourne, there is endless potential for this young star.
The affable Lister made such an impact at KLWP 1.0, he was brought back on popular demand.
Marie Vaunt
Marie Vaunt is a Japanese-raised LA-based deejay and producer. With her unique blend of massive rhythms, dark and ethereal vocals, and genre-defining acid lines, she has gained a large following, amassing 3.2 million Spotify streamsin 222, while being a regular on the Beatport Top 1000 chart.
Marie has been released on some of Techno’s most respected labels including Drumcode, Fe Chrome., Kneaded pains, Set About. Autektone, Legend, Codex, IAMT, Neoacid and Alaula. She has also made official remixes for artistes such as Cosmic Boys, Dense & Pika, T78, A*S*Y*S* and Kai Tracid, and has received support from industry heavyweights Adam Beyer, Maddix, Sian, *A*S*YX and Mark Dekoda, to name a few.
In addition to her success as a producer, Marie has also made for herself as a performer, bringing her signature sound to stages in countries including Japan, Switzerland, Austria, Germany, Portugal, Spain and USA. Marie Vaunt has solidified her place in the Techno scene as a household name, and continues to push boundaries with her unique and innovative sound.
Chukiess & Whackboi
Shukri Tan & Bel Brian Doroz, professionally known as Chukiess & Whackboi are deejays, record producers & remixers from Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. They are known for their energetic live performance, and mostly known for their unique raw fusion of Progressive, Psy, Techno & Trance music.
Born in 1989, and raised in the Royal City Of Klang, Chuckiess started his adventure at the age of 18 (2007) as an electronic music lover (as a trance addict) and eventually became a raver in the Hardstyle scene. When he was 20, he had already been trained as club deejay by DJ Masterbasez at Maison Club in Kuala Lumpur. By 2010, he had already establish himself, and was getting gigs at big events such as Hell House and Crazy Day. His partners were DJ Yoshiro & DJ Ejiez back then. He is also the main organizer for Partylicious and EDM Rockstar. He also also worked for KL Tower as an event coordinator and was founder of the Tower Rocks brand.
Born in 1993, and raised in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, Whackboi started deejaying and producing music since high school. He was involved in many underground EDM/RAVE gigs in Sabah & Sarawak. He took up music producing as a serious career by studying the fundamentals of technology in music producing , mixing and mastering especially in electronic music.
He & partner Chukiess released a smash hit called ‘Double Damage’ in the early days, and it received overwhelming support from local & international deejay/producers all around the world.
Whackboi’s music is highly influenced by Jazz, Blues, Swing, Classical and Modern music. The multi-talented Whackboi is also able to play musical instruments such as piano, guitar, flute, saxophone, cello, modular synthesizer and a variety of traditional musical instruments.
In 2012 , he took the plunge by formally joining Chukiess as a deejaying duo by creating the Chukiess & Whackboi brand. And the rest is history.
The multiple award-winning deejay duo’s music has been supported by big names including, Armin Van Buuren, Andrew Rayel, Ben Nicky, Blasterjaxx, Dimitri Vegas & Like Mike, Hardwell, Ruben De Ronde, W&W and many more.
Vision X
Get ready to be captivated by the extraordinary talents of Mohammad Shahraen a.k.a. Vision X, our very own hometown superstar and the head of Neutralise Record Company. With a unique blend of electrifying beats and mesmerizing melodies, Vision X has taken the music industry by storm.
Join us as we invite you to experience the magic firsthand at our upcoming event. Witness Vision X’s unparalleled artistry and feel the energy as the crowd moves to the rhythm of the night. Prepare to be transported to a world where music knows no bounds.
Don’t miss your chance to be a part of this unforgettable event organized to bring enthusiasts together. Get ready to groove, dance, and create memories that will last a lifetime. Let Vision X illuminate your senses and leave you craving for more.
Smash
Deejay & producer Syeid Ibrahim Sulayman, who is best known as Smash, picked up his amazing skills back in 2014 when he was starting learning at the DJ Scratch Academy Speedzone in Johore Baru. His passion and the adrenaline rush he felt from performing in front of an audience led him to refine his skills under the guidance of DJ E.T.A. Based in Kuala Lumpur has a built a solid reputation iwith his signature Techno, Tech Trance, Hard Trance and Hardstyle sets.
He is also the founder of Explode Music Entertainment, a brand which has worked with international artistes such as Sam Jone, Collin Hernez, Shugz and more.
Smash has also produced brilliant tracks for acts such as Predator, Aftermath, made In Seremban and Unknown.He has also headlined many shows in Malaysia and also been featured at the renowned Neon Music Festival in Bangkok.
Berkesempatan menghadiri majlis Tausiyah 1 Muharrram “Hijrah, Melangkah dengan Cinta” yang dianjurkan oleh Munawwareen (jenama fesyen islamik) bertemakan Raudah Jiwa dengan Kerjasama Ustazah Datuk Dr. Norhafizah Musa.
Munawwareen merupakan jenama fesyen Islamik tempatan cetusan idea Datin Hajah Aliza Abu Bakar yang telah diilhamkan oleh Almarhum Tuan Guru Dato’ Dr. Haji Haron Din yang mambawa maksud ‘Engkau Datang Membawa Cahaya’. Munawwareen menumpuhkan rekaan koleksi pakaian Muslim dan Muslimah, jenama ini juga turut menyasarkan untuk menjadi pendahulu fesyen islamik patuh Syariah di Malaysia.
Program terbuka yang hanya disertai para Muslimah ini berkonsepkan ‘sharing session’ di antara panel jemputan dan juga tetamu yang diraikan. Seramai 500 para muslimat telah menghadiri majlis ilmiah ini yang bermula seawall jam 9 pagi.
Program yang mengangkat topik hijrah dalam mengingati penghijrahan Nabi Muhammad S.A.W dari kota Mekah ke Kota Madinah serta konsep hijrah itu sendiri yang perlu diterapkan dalam kehidupan kita seharian juga azam dan semangat dalam melalui kehidupan di tahun baru hijrah 1445.
Bersama para panel yang hebat iaitu Ustazah Dr.Norhafizah Musa, Prof.Madya Dr Sharifah Hayaati, Ustazah Nony dan panel istemewa Pn Mashitah Mohd Afandy serta Pn Isma Hasmie selaku moderator.
Program ini juga turut mengundang kumpulan Qasidah Tahfiz As-Safiyyah bagi bersama-sama memeriahkan majlis dengan alunan seni suara yang mengandungi unsur unsur dakwah Islamiyah, doa kepada Allah SWT dan puji-pujian kepada Rasulullah SAW.
Program ini juga merupakan salah satu inisiatif memperkenalkan koleborasi strategik jenama Munawwareen bersama Pertubuhan Kebajikan Projek Kengkawan untuk membawa Jemaah OKU Penglihatan (SBM) dan OKU Pendengaran (MFD) menunaikan umrah pada Oktober 2023 nanti.
Sebagai sebuah karya seni ciptaan Warga Produksi Seni 2020, filem seram terbaru “Sumpahan Jerunei” dijangka akan ditayangkan di seluruh pawagam di Malaysia bermula 27 Julai 2023. dan GSC Movies berbesar hati untuk berkongsi berita ini.
“Sumpahan Jerunei” hasil arahan Pengarah Jason Chong menjanjikan pengalaman unik dan mendebarkan. Membawa bersama barisan pelakon terkenal tanah air seperti Bront Palarae, Uqasha Senrose,Amerul Affendi, Daiyan Trisha, Syafiq Naswip, Tony Eusoff, dan Ruminah Sidek, kehadiran nama-nama besar dalam industri filem Malaysia ini pastinya menjanjikan persembahan yang mengesan dan memikat hati penonton.
Filem ini juga telah dipilih sebagai filem pilihan untuk Festival Filem Antarabangsa ASEAN (AIFFA) edisi ke-6 yang akan mengadakan Tayangan Perdana pada 20 Julai 2023, di Kuching, Sarawak. Ini menandakan satu peristiwa penting kerana ia adalah kali pertama AIFFA memilih filem tempatan untuk acara berprestij ini, seperti yang diumumkan secara rasmi oleh Menteri Pelancongan, Industri Kreatif dan Seni Persembahan, YB Dato’ Sri Haji Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah.
Filem “Sumpahan Jerunei” mengisahkan tentang Dr. Sani dan pasukannya yang pergi mencari isterinya yang hilang semasa ekspedisi untuk mengkaji Jerunei. Sering mereka menyusuri hutan untuk mencari jawapan, setiap ahli mengalami halusinasi dan kekacauan. Ada juga yang mendapati diri mereka terjaga di tempat asing dan menyeramkan.
Filem yang diilhamkan oleh adat kaum Melayu sebenar ini akan membuka pintu kepada kegelapan, kejutan, dan ketakutan yang menghantui jiwa para penonton. Dengan adanya elemen misteri, seram dan pengorbanan, file mini dijangka akan menjadi kegilaan para penonton filem seram di seluruh negara. Jangan lepaskan peluang untuk merasai pengalaman seram dan budaya yang unik di pawagam berdekatan anda.
Pada 17 September 2023, bertempat di Pusat Konvensyen Shah Alam (SACC), Yayasan Islam Darul Ehsan (YIDE) akan menganjurkan program makan malam amal buat julung kalinya yang akan memfokuskan kepada idea “Kasihnya Baginda Kepada Anak-Anak Yatim”.
Menurut Dato’ Sri Muhamad Khanafi Hussin, program ini adalah mengabungkan elemen-elemen penceritaan dan persembahan nasyid islamik kontemporari yang mengetengahkan barisan artis baru dan lama antaranya adalah lagenda nasyid tanah air iaitu Hijjaz dan juga yang akan membuat persembahan adalah UNIC serta Naim Daniel.
‘Konsep penceritaan yang akan dibawakan adalah berkisar kisah Nabi Muhammad S.A.W yang mana Baginda juga adalah anak yatim dan Baginda begitu kasih dan cinta kepada anak-anak yatim ini. Menariknya penceritaan ini akan diolah sendiri oleh Ustaz Don Daniyal bin Don Bijayid, Ikon Mahabbah YIDE dan disertai oleh Pnecetus Ummah Akram Ikrami’
YIDE telah mengadakan pelancaran yang disempurnakan oleh Pengerusi MAIS bagi memperkenalkan barisan artis serta memperkenalkan barisan penaja untuk Malam Agungnya Cinta (MAC 2023).
‘Disamping itu juga pada hari ini kita semua diperdengarkan dan dipertontonkan persembahan khas daripada anak-anak yatim yang mempersembahkan bakat cilik mereka seperti Nasyid, Sajak, Qiraat, Hafazan dan Penulisan Khat. Bakat anak-anak yatim ini dicungkil di setiap rumah kebajikan seliaan YIDE agar dapat diasah dimasa akan datang’
‘Berkenaan MAC 2023, pihak YIDE menyasarkan kutipan sumbangan bernilai RM 400,000.00 bersamaan 50 meja terjual dan untuk hari ini sahaja sebanyak 16 meja telah terjual dengan jumlah kutipan terkini RM 145,000.00, Alhamdulillah satu permulaan yang sangat positif’
‘Setiap meja yang ditaja mempunyai 3 pakej korporat yang diperkenalkan bermula dengan jumlah RM 5,000.00 (Warahmah), RM 10,000.00 (Mawaddah) dan juga RM 20,000.00 (Sakinah)’. Disini juga kepada para penaja yang membeli meja dan akan hadir ke MAC 2023 akan datang, mereka akan bersama dengan anak-anak yatim di meja tersebut ianya adalah bagi mengukirkan senyuman kepada anak-anak yatim yang diundang khas. Tetapi untuk MAC 2023 ini juga bukan setakat syarikat korporat malah jika ada individu yang hendak menaja turut boleh dengan jumlah RM 499.00 untuk satu kerusi.’
‘Hasil kutipan infaq melalui tajaan meja ini akan disalurkan ke dalam Pembangunan Kompleks Asrama Anak Yatim Pulau Indah, yang mana Alhamdulillah bermula 25 Jun 2023 yang lalu pihak kontarktor yang dilantik telah melaksanakan kerja-kerja awalan seperti pembersihan kawasn tapak. InsyALLAH bermula bulan depan iaitu Ogos akan dilaksanakan kerja-kerja tanah seperti piling dan sebagainya’
‘InsyaALLAH pada Malam Agungnya Cinta yang akan berlangsung pada 17 September 2023 kelak, akan diperdengarkan lagu khas anak yatim hasil kolaborasi antara YIDE dan penulis lirik Isman Hijjaz’
‘Dikesempatan ini saya menyeru kepada rakyat di Negeri Selangor dan syarikat korporat/swasta menyalurkan infaq bagi membantu merealisasikan projek pembangunan Kompleks Asrama Anak Yatim Pulau Indah dan kepada para penyumbang yang telah menyalurkan infaq, YIDE menzahirkan penghargaan terima kasih infaq jariah yang diberikan kepada anak-anak yatim ini.’
Memorandum Persefahaman (MoU) ditandatangani antara Fakulti Pendidikan di Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) dan PTTI Group Sdn Bhd bagi membangunkan rangkaian profesional melalui pengetahuan dalam bidang penyelidikan, keusahawanan dan pendidikan.
Timbalan Naib Canselor Hal Ehwal Jaringan Industri dan Masyarakat, Prof. Datuk Ts. Dr. Norazah Mohd Nordin berkata, kerjasama itu bakal memberi impak besar kepada kedua-dua pihak.
“Kerjasama ini bakal memberi impak besar kepada kedua-dua pihak merangkumi penawaran latihan industri kepada pelajar prasiswazah Fakulti Pendidikan di PTTI, selain pelajar dibimbing dalam merancang dan melaksanakan pemasaran, jerayawara, tugasan pentadbiran serta pelbagai jenis bengkel secara bersemuka dan dalam talian.
“Selain itu, melalui hubungan strategik itu juga turut akan diadakan penganjuran ceramah keusahawanan berkaitan bidang pendidikan dan penghantaran tenaga pengajar PTTI melanjutkan pengajian diperingkat pasca siswazah di UKM,” katanya.
Sementara itu, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif PTTI Group Sdn Bhd, Siti Farhana Abu Osman berkata, kerjasama kedua pihak bakal menjadi batu loncatan dalam memartabatkan lagi pendidikan negara.
“PTTI sangat berbangga dan berbesar hati dengan kerjasama dengan UKM sekali gus menjadi batu loncatan untuk mengangkat martabat pendidikan negara.
“MoU ini iuga membuka peluang dan meggali potensi kerjasama di antara institusi pendidikan swasta dan Institut Pengajian Tinggi Awam (IPTA) dalam usaha menaik taraf bidang pendidikan negara dan membantu keboleh pasaran graduan,” katanya.
Dalam masa sama, Siti Farhana mengalu-alukan kerjasama dengan badan atau organisasi pendidikan negara lain.
“PTTI ingin merakamkan penghargaan pada pihak UKM, Timbalan Naib Canselor atas kerjasama ini. Serta kami mengalu-alukan kerjasama bersama badan atau organisasi pendidikan negara lain juga,” katanya.
Dokumen MoU ditandatangani oleh Timbalan Naib Canselor Hal Ehwal Jaringan Industri dan Masyarakat, Prof. Datuk Ts. Dr. Norazah Mohd Nordin, disaksikan oleh Dekan Fakulti Pendidikan, Prof. Dr. Mohd Mahzan Awang yang mewakili UKM manakala PTTI diwakili oleh Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif, Siti Farhana Abu Osman dan disaksikan oleh Ketua Pegawai Operasi, Muhd Habibunajjar Sazali.
Co-opbank Pertama (CBP) menyantuni pelajar-pelajar masyarakat orang asli di Sekolah Kebangsaan Sungai Melut (A) di Dengkil menerusi Program Sekolah Ceria Aspirasi Diri (Serasi), baru-baru ini.
Menerusi program tersebut, Anggota Lembaga, Pengurusan Kanan dan juga wargakerja CBP turut serta dalam aktiviti mengecat dan sukaneka bersama guru[1]guru dan juga pelajar-pelajar di sekolah tersebut.
Pengerusi CBP, Datuk Baharom Bin Embi berkata, program tanggungjawab sosial korporat (CSR) ini yang diadakan ini merupakan satu tanggungjawab sosial korporat CBP kepada masyarakat yang banyak memberi sokongan kepada institusi perbankan itu selama ini.
“Program ini merupakan di bawah inisiatif CB-Pendidik dan juga CB-Proaktif di mana menerusi inisiatif ini, beberapa program yang melibatkan bidang pendidikan dan juga alam sekitar telah dirancang sepanjang tahun 2023.
“Selain itu, sumbangan ini juga dapat membina satu ikatan yang akrab di dalam masyarakat dan memupuk sikap saling menyayangi dan selari dengan prinsip CBP Prihatin terhadap Komuniti,”katanya menerusi satu kenyataan, hari ini.
Selain itu, sumbangan ini juga juga dapat membantu dan menggalakkan kehadiran para pelajar ke sekolah dengan keadaan sekolah yang ceria dan bersih.
Datuk Baharom turut berkata, CBP telah menyusun beberapa program CSR di seluruh negara yang melibatkan sektor pendidikan, usahawan, alam sekitar dan masyarakat yang akan dilaksanakan secara berperingkat di seluruh negara yang melibatkan semua cawangan CBP.
“CBP mengharapkan agar dengan aktiviti-aktiviti CSR ini, ianya sedikit sebanyak dapat membantu mereka yang memerlukan dan secara tidak langsung, sumbangan kecil ini dapat membawa keberkatan kepada perniagaan CBP,”katanya.
Sony announced that Zoom Video Communications, Inc. will be coming to Sony’s BRAVIA TVs that are compatible with BRAVIA CAM[i]. This partnership will allow users to easily connect with friends, family, and colleagues for video calls and meetings from the comfort of their living room. Sony’s BRAVIA is the first TV brand to support the Zoom for TV app on Google Play Store.
With Zoom on BRAVIA TVs, users will be able to take advantage of all the features that make Zoom one of the leading video communication platforms. This includes video communication on a TV screen, screen sharing, and collaboration tools. Users will also be able to use BRAVIA CAM’s advanced features – it recognises where you are in the room and how far you are from the TV, then adjusts sound and picture settings so they’re just right. All of that is possible with a very simple setup – when using a compatible TV with a BRAVIA CAM, it only takes downloading the Zoom app from Google Play and launching it with the TV’s remote.
“We are excited to partner with Zoom to bring video conferencing to our BRAVIA TVs, making Zoom services available on the Android TV platform” said Shusuke Tomonaga, Head of BRAVIA TV Product Design, Product Technology Center, Sony Corporation. “This partnership will make it possible for our customers to enjoy more realistic video communication on a large TV screen in the living room, enabling them to be more connected with the people they care about, whether they are working from home, learning remotely, or just catching up with friends and family.”
“We are thrilled to work with Sony to bring Zoom to their BRAVIA TVs,” said Eric Yu, Head of Hardware Partnership at Zoom. “We are allowing our customers to enjoy the best of both worlds – the convenience of video conferencing on their TV and the power of Zoom’s collaboration tools.”
Availability
Zoomwill be available on select BRAVIA TVs that are compatible with BRAVIA CAM1 in Malaysia from July 2023.
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Sony Electronics announces the release of its newest APS-C mirrorless camera, the α6700 (ILCE-6700). This new offering combines the cutting-edge still image and video capabilities found in the latest full-frame Alpha™ and Cinema Line series with the compact and lightweight design of the α6000 series, resulting in a Sony’s most advanced APS-C mirrorless camera to date.
Combining an APS-C back-illuminated Exmor R® CMOS image sensor boasting 26.0 effective megapixels with the speed and power of Sony’s advanced BIONZ XR® processing engine, the α6700 achieves exceptional imaging performance while maintaining a compact and lightweight design.
The camera supports high-resolution 4K video recording at up to 120fps[i], a wide latitude of 14+ stops[ii] for capturing details in harsh or under-lit conditions and features the S-Cinetone™ picture profile found in Sony’s professional Cinema Line for refined movie imagery that doesn’t require colour grading, and it delivers stunning representation of human skin tones. For videographers and vloggers, Sony simultaneously releases the ECM-M1 shotgun microphone, capable of high-quality sound with eight sound pickup modes including stereo
Highly accurate subject recognition with AI
The latest APS-C size, back-illuminated Exmor R CMOS image sensor boasts approximately 26.0 effective megapixels, paired with our advanced BIONZ XR engine for exceptional imaging performance. Standard ISO sensitivity spans 100 to 32000 for both stills and movies, allowing high-sensitivity, low-noise shooting. Enhanced colour reproduction ensures subjects like people and plants are captured with natural hues, while Creative Look features allow unique visual expressions.
The AI processing unit is inherited from the “α7R V,” enabling high accuracy “Real-Time Recognition AF (autofocus).” Beyond the α6000 series’ human and animal recognition, it now accurately identifies various subjects such as human, animal, bird, insect, car/train, and airplane, catering to diverse creative expressions. When paired with today’s newly launched FE 70-200mm F4.0 G Macro OSS II[iii], it offers 105 mm to 300 mm focal lengths in 35mm full-frame equivalent, leveraging the power of telephoto zoom for high-quality shooting. Additionally, it’s compatible with a broad array of E-mount lenses, and Sony’s E-mount lenses covering full-frame and Cinema Line cameras with a single mount.
Excellent video performance compatible with 4K120p1
Harnessing data equivalent to 6K, the α6700 outputs superior 4K video, including support for high-frame-rate recording at 4K 120fps. It features S-Log3, offering a latitude of 14+2 above, for stellar gradation. Also equipped with S-Cinetone, the α6700 offers impressive skin tone depiction and subject highlighting, technologies honed through our Cinema Line development, while its AI-driven Auto-Framing[iv] smoothly tracks subjects, eliminating the need for manual camera movement. The body houses a Multi-Interface (MI) Shoe compatible with digital audio interfaces. Used in conjunction with our new ECM-M1 shotgun microphone, it allows for direct digital audio transmission, capturing high-quality, undegraded sound.
Mobility, operability, and connectivity unique to a compact and lightweight device
With a compact design (approx. 4 7/8 × 2 3/4 × 3 in. and weighing about 1 lb 1.4 oz[v].), the α6700 is highly portable. It claims a user-friendly, touch-operable vari-angle LCD monitor, coupled with a modern touch menu for effortless operation. Customisable front dial and a switching dial for still images, movies, and S&Q modes are also featured. It is also equipped with optical 5-axis in-body image stabilisation system with 5.0 stops[vi] of shutter speed advantage for stills and an Active Mode[vii] ensures stable footage.
In terms of connectivity, the camera now supports the Creators’ App[viii] for seamless uploads of videos and still images to cloud services. Sony also plans to roll out a new version of the “Camera Remote SDK” in July 2023, allowing remote operation and setting adjustments.
Environmental conscious and accessibility
Over the past 10 years, Sony has replaced approximately 379 tons[ix] of virgin plastic with recycled plastic in digital cameras and digital video cameras. Recycled materials, including SORPLASTM[x], are actively used for the camera body, reducing environmental impact without sacrificing functionality. In addition, it is equipped with a Screen Reader function[xi] that reads menus and video playback screens aloud to assist operations, supporting the creative activities of a wide variety of creators.
Main features of shotgun microphone ECM-M1
Sony is set to launch the ECM-M1, the world’s first shotgun microphone with eight dial-selectable audio recording modes[xii]. With 4 microphone capsules and unique beamforming and advanced digital processing technology, it offers varied modes including stereo. Its ultra-directional mode captures targeted sound from the front (within a 30-degree width) and at the same time effectively suppresses other sounds, dynamically adapting to ambient sound in the surroundings. This mode is ideal for interviews and selfie-oriented scenarios where the subject is always in front of the microphone.
A newly added mode dial with a locking mechanism ensures easy, secure switching of sound pickup modes. The ECM-M1 features noise reduction utilities like a noise cut filter for reducing background noise and a low-cut filter for minimising vibration and low frequency noise. These filters are implemented through digital signal processing, maximising audio quality at the recording stage and thereby reducing the need for complex post processing. It also supports 4-channel recording (compatible cameras only), allowing safety recording in omnidirectional mode on channels 3 and 4, while channels 1 and 2 focus on selected directivity.
Compact and lightweight, the ECM-M1 enhances mobility, empowering creators to capture high-quality audio in diverse situations. Simply clip the microphone into the Multi Interface Shoe on a compatible camera for direct power and audio connections without the need for extra cables or batteries. When connected via the Multi Interface Shoe of a compatible camera that features a built-in digital audio interface, the audio signal is directly transferred to the camera in digital form so that no degradation can occur. A simple switch also provides compatibility with a wide range of cameras using an analogue interface.
Pricing and Availability
The new α6700 and ECM-M1 will be available from September 2023 onwards[xiii]. Both products will be sold at a variety of Sony’s authorised dealers throughout Malaysia.
A variety of exclusive stories, videos and exciting new content shot with the newest cameras and other Sony products can be found here. Sony’s Asia Pacific photography hub details product news, competitions and an up-to-date list of Sony events in each country/region.
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