Nuffnang Wild Live Blogging

Will be attending a party organised by the blog advertising company, Nuffnang, on Saturday evening.

Supposedly an animal theme party which means to say that I'm supposed to be going into the function dressed in either an animal costume (as blogged earlier) or in simple dressing i.e. plain T-shirt with animal pictures ................ last thing I want to do so. Still cracking my head on what to wear.

During the function, Maxis Broadband will be providing laptops and connections for bloggers to blog 'live' and real time at the function. If we bring our own laptop, we get to do it even quicker. Nah, I won't bring mine as it will retrict your freedom in roaming around. I will line up to use those provided by Maxis and that too, I have to bring along a USB cable.

At this second on the clock, Croatia scored their goal against Turkey. So tiring in watching this dull game.

Guess what ......................... the dull game became alive in 60 seconds. Turkey has drawn level. The score is 1-1 at the last minute of the extra time. Now I have to sit through the pulsating penalty kicks.

Related post - Roaring My Way to Nuffnang Wild ‘Live’ Blogging Events
Tags: Nuffnang, Nuffnang Wild Live Blogging, Maxis Broadband, Animal Theme Party, Event

Not Your Average Super Hero

When the word heroes or superheroes are flashed across your mind, who would be those people / character that you would think of first?

During my younger days, superheroes to me were mainly from the cartoons such as:-
1. Transformers
2. G.I. Joe
3. Centurions
4. Voltron
5. Saber Rider and the Star Sheriffs
6. Transformers
7. Voltron
8. Thundercats
9. Ninja Turtles
10. He-Man

and of course, those undisputed Marvel Comics' characters being made into real life movies. Being a young boy, each time after watching a superhero related cinema show I would daydream about me saving someone if I see a person in despair or danger.

Those inspirational days were mainly dominated by Superman. As seen in the movies, he would just appear out of nowhere and was there when you need him. Then there would be a lady character for where a hero needs to save, Lois Lane. That fantasy still stays as it is from those days i.e. nothing happened to me.

After many superheroes movies such as Spiderman, Batman, Dark Knight, Incredible Hulk, X-Men and the latest - Iron Man, out comes another hero within your neighbourhood, Hancock.

Talking about superheroes, Nuffnang would be holding an exclusive private screening for the Hancock movie for its members again on 7 July 2008 at Cathay Cineplexes Damansara, The Curve.

Wonder what kind of superhero level / strength / power Hancock will be displaying?

Reading: Superhero Hype
Tags: Hancock, Heros, Superheroes, Movie, Will Smith, Private Screening, Cathay Cineplexes Damansara, The Curve

Love N' Praise Concert

The Love N' Praise Concert was fantastic and it was real 'hot'. Got to take a picture with Juwita Suwito who came quite early for her sound test.
The concert kicked off with the Hallelujah Praise Dancers performing their dance with Nora Christopher leading the team.

Then the Opabolas siblings, the children of a Nigerian lecturer, performed two songs moving people's hearts.

You may be wondering where were the people pulling their ear lobes. Being punished by the pastor for their sins? LOL!

It was part of the dance exercise conducted by a group of dancers from Taiwan. One of them is even a granny and they led the concert attendees to a string of exercise that could improve our health system and at the same time moving at the rhythm of music.

People in the hall enjoyed this session very much.
Then the Nigerian brothers and sisters from the AID - Actualising Individual Destinies led the praise and worship session. Energetic as usual.

The Redeemed Christian Church of God's choir, with their Nigerian members performed their songs.

This group of singers from His Santuary of Glory ("HSG") was superb. We said that they were very professional with their performance and dressing. Even their English pronounciation was better than some Malaysians.

When HSG was belting out their songs, the crowd joined moving according to the music's rhythm. I let my hair down too. No need to put up a show to show how mature you are, just enjoy life.

The children from the Rainbow Home did participate too and one of their songs was very good in moral teaching. Even adults can learn from children provided they were opened.







Geoffrey Woo's songs did move our legs. Mine was tapping the floor following the tune.














His slow song was really comforting. If you play his songs during night time while relaxing, it will give you a soothing feeling.



These two singers belted their song while the remaining team members were involved in a mime drama.

They were from Kajang Assembly of God.
A meaningful pantomime accompanied by the meaningful song.

Juwita Suwito's performance was the last and some people came over to me to check on her schedule. They thought of leaving early after hearing her singing. Sorry, we kept her on the last performance of the night ................ hehehe

Nevertheless, it was worth the wait.
As people were leaving the hall at the conclusion, a combination between HSG and Kajang AG, sang the last song.

Thereafter, a group of us went over to Happy Garden for our dinner? or was it supper. It was about 10.45pm. By the time I reached home, was exhausted to blog about anything.

Related post - Love N' Praise Concert in PCC
Tags: Love N' Praise Concert, Concert, Praise City Church, Redeemed Christian Church of God, Rainbow Home, His Santuary of Glory, Geoffrey Woo, Kajang Assembly of God, Juwita Suwito, Pantomime, Nigerian, AID, Actualising Individual Destinies

Love N' Praise Concert in PCC

A concert is being organised by a group of Nigerian brothers and sisters in my church. It will be held tomorrow at 6pm with my church, Praise City Church, hosting it. It's the Love N' Praise Concert!

The Nigerian brothers and sisters are part of the AID - Actualising Individual Destinies from UCSI. They did mention that we will 'baptised' with an experience so powerful that their music will move us out of our seats to dance to the beat of their rhythm, sights and sound that is like no other.

They even managed to get Geoffrey Woo, Juwita Suwito and the Praise Dancers (from my own church) to perform tomorrow. You get to hear Juwita's voice for free. She's being sought at restaurants or clubs and you need to pay to hear her voice.

Few other churches will be sending their choir over to render their best songs. Not forgetting the musicians and singers from Nigeria ....... ever heard of their music? No? You got to listen to it then.

Guess what, I'm also one of the emcees ...... it seems that I have been talking too much and I was roped in.


To find your way there, you can refer to the church map or call the church office. See you there!
Tags: Love N' Praise Concert, PCC, Praise City Church, Nigeria, Nigerian, Geoffrey Woo, Juwita Suwito, UCSI, Concert, Music, Musicians, Singers

Roaring My Way to Nuffnang Wild ‘Live’ Blogging

Another themed party???? Organised by Nuffnang again? Just when I thought that the Nuffnang Pyjamas Party was hard enough, they have thought of a wild' animal themed party now.

The upcoming party will be called Nuffnang Wild 'Live' Blogging which looks totally different. Doesn't mean that I'm going for the party as Nuffnang will chose only 100 fellas to enjoy the party. How come Modesto's is so small only? Can fit in 100 fellas only? What about the rest?

This time round, we will have Maxis Broadband as the official sponsor. What is Maxis Broadband doing sponsoring this event? It seems that laptops and internet connections will be set-up for bloggers to blog about the event 'live' from the happening place. It goes in line with Maxis Broadband's current promotion of the Wild Maxis USB Modem.

During the event, you could take a weird / funny / exposed picture and post it into your blog immediately. No one could stop you from publishing on the spot. Could feel like a politician blogger (Jeff Ooi and Tony Pua) who blogs 'live' from inside the parliament.

Now we are seeing top night spots are lining up to host such fantastic events. Modesto's (the one found in Sri Hartamas) will host the event for the night.


As for the animal theme, maybe they are looking for party animals instead ........ but I'm very sure that they are looking forward to us wearing those animal costumes. It's clearly stated Dress Code - Animal theme (Anything and everything animal will do. Wah lau eh. What about those costumes then? Handmade type? Rent it? Steal it?

On the spot, I could think of those kids' animal costumes from the barnyard such as chicken, rooster, pig (better not as this may trigger political upheaval amongst the politicians in the parliament later on) and cow. Or I it could be the animals that I have seen in a safari; for example, lion, tiger or giraffe (thought of this just because I'm tall).

Is a dinosaur considered an animal?














May need to ask the organiser (yeah, lots of questions each time a party is being called), can I just wear a face mask of a horse? Or must I wear a full horse costume? Then, partygoers may not get to see who I am just like those masquerade parties. Better still as seeing my real face may put them off too. Will remain 'faceless' then.

In that case I may come in this horse costume. Maybe I can get another lady blogger to be my partner too. Both of us could win the Best Animal Costumes (for both sexes) that comes with a Dell XPS M1330 laptop each.

If I find any other bloggers coming in this costume or anything similar on the same night, I'm going to go 'wild' against that blogger. Beware!
Tags: Nuffnang, Nuffnang Wild Live Blogging, Maxis Broadband, Modesto's, Sri Hartamas, Animal Theme

Landmine Main Reason for Pageant

Landmines are devices planted into roads, sidewalks, vehicle paths or wherever you name it in countries where wars are occuring and had occurred.

Such landmines came in various designs and could come as Blast Mines or Fragmentation Mines. When such mines blew up, it would normally destroy any object within 1m to as far as 200m away.

Lots of people have been killed worldwide and if they were not killed, they would have been maimed for the rest of their lives.

Lots of works have yet to be done to eradicate these landmines and a global network called International Campaign to Ban Landmines (ICBL) which represents over 1,100 human rights, demining, humanitarian, children's, veterans', medical, development, arms control, religious, environmental, and women's groups in over 60 countries, who work locally, nationally, regionally, and internationally to ban antipersonnel landmines.

In Angola, the government is working hand-in-hand with several local organisations and the European Union in coming up with the Miss Landmine Angola 2008 pageant (see the website on the contestant's profile).




The Miss Landmine Manifesto (in no particular order):-
* Female pride and empowerment
* Disabled pride and empowerment
* Global and local landmine awareness and information
* Challenge inferiority and/or guilt complexes that hinder creativity- historical, cultural, social, personal, African, European
* Question established concepts of physical perfection
* Challenge old and ingrown concepts of cultural cooperation
* Celebrate true beauty

The world's first Miss Landmine event is to be held in conjunction with United Nation's International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action on 4 April 2008. The winner of this event would receive a custom-made prothesis from Norway's leading manufacturer.

Reading: Angola to host landmine pageant - BBC News/Africa
Tags: Landmine, Blast Mines, Fragmentation Mines, Anti-Landmine Campaign, Angola, Miss Landmine Angola 2008, Africa, International Campaign to Ban Landmines, ICBL, International Day for Mine Awareness and Assistance in Mine Action, United Nations, European Union

World Will Be Silent for 4 Hours

The Bali Non-Government Organisation (NGO) Collaboration for Climate Change is appealing to communities all over the world to switch off electronic appliances for four hours on March 21 to tackle global warming.

When I opened up the World Silent Day's website, I saw the following screen. They really practise what they say. Never heard of this day before, only today, after reading that the Malaysian Qualifications Agency would be participating as well albeit for two and half hours.
My office will be joining this event right after office hours ;)
Tags: World Silent Day, Bali Non-Government Organisation (NGO) Collaboration for Climate Change, NGO, Environment, Global Warming, Malaysian Qualifications Agency

Partying at Nuffnang's Birthday Bash

The Nuffnang Pajama Party finally came (held last Saturday night). Party revellers came to register around 6pm to 7pm.

About 200 Malaysian bloggers and 100 Singaporean bloggers attended this event.

Thanks to Nuffnang, our blog advertising company, who organised this event in conjunction with their 1st anniversary / birthday.

The event was held at Borneo Baruk Club located at Jalan Kia Peng.

The party dress code was - come dressed in what you wear to sleep. It was a big problem for me and many others as well.

I went along with Dominic and we got to know Amy and Akira (one party reveller thought he was a japanese) just before the start of the party.

Amy bought the night dress just for the party itself. Akira was in a common long sleeve/pants pajamas style.

As for me and Dominic? Simple shorts with our t-shirts as that were our usual sleeping outfit. Actually was worried while driving to the event as it was raining then. How cold would the air-cond be? I ensured that the place we were sitting was far from those strong blowing air-conds.

On hotter nights, may go without the t-shirt but this was not an option for the party night as it would cause me to be too busy handling new found fans.

Dominic participated in the mimic the Malaysian Dreamgirl contestant's modelling pose. If you were good enough, you would win a prize. But it seems all who went up won a prize. All of them were that good?

The co-founders of Nuffnang, Timothy Tiah and Ming were presented with a gift each and were required to open and use the gift immediately.

How nice of the Nuffnang staff ........ and they get to 'humiliate' their bosses to become Superman for the night in front of 300 bloggers who would blog about this (cameras were clicking away to the maximum at this point of time) and 300 multiply with all those blog readers ............ my my.

I would have gotten sack by my boss just by the sight of the underwear.

Got to know KYspeaks who usually blogs about his food adventures wherever he travels to. And when he speaks, everyone listens?

Excellent write-ups on many food outlets in Kuala Lumpur. So, food afficinados.....go check it out.

David Lian won a Nintendo Wii game console by virtue of him having the quirkiest blog on the I Sleep Better with Chipster contest.

The party was co-sponsored by Chipster and this David Lian went to the extent of 'sewing' a set of wearable shirt and shorts. Such efforts must surely be rewarded.



Now, whom did I get to know / meet personally?
Curryegg - found out she's staying near my condo

Skyler - I thought it was her so I tried my luck and asked "Do you know who is Skyler?" ........ haha! Have to be thick face at times

Liyin - there was a game that pits you with a lady. I was Tarzan and need to find my Jane, she was one of the 2 Janes I found, where were the rest of the Tarzans and Janes?

In this game, there were other pairs, for e.g. Beauty and the Beast, Hans Solo and Princess Leia, Mickey and Minnie and you would have to grab your other half to go up stage to grab a price. Second part of the game was to gather as many of your pairs as possible and the top team won cinema tickets

First part - can't find any Jane, maybe she hid from me when she noticed me shouting for JANE!
Second part - only 2 pairs of Tarzans and Janes (I was 1 of the guys) ................ sigh!

Yvonne Lee - won lots of nuffnang monies from her in the traditional scissors-paper-stone game

Ione - won lots of nuffnang monies from her too .... hehe but it was nice of her donating all her nuffnang monies hoping that I could bid for some prizes but ended up donating it to KYspeaks as the amount that I have was totally insufficient to bid for anything

Yipguseng - heard that he was not feeling well that night but still made it for the party - bravo!

Did I miss anyone out?
More party pictures in Nuffnang's website.

Reading: Bloggers jam in pyjamas at first year party - Star
Reading: Bloggers turned sexy creatures at party - New Straits Times

Tags: Nuffnang, Nuffnang 1st Birthday Bash, Borneo Baruk Club, Birthday Party, Party, Pyjamas, Pajamas, Pajama Party, Malaysian Dreamgirl, Chipster, Wii

Nuffnang First Birthday Bash

OK OK, who received this invitation as well??? Wanted to know who else are going.

----- Forwarded Message ----
From: Robb Chew
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2008 4:24:59 PM
Subject: Confirmation of Reservations

Hi Nuffnangers,
We're just 4 days away from our First Birthday Bash!! All our staffs areexcited about it and so are our bloggers. You'll be meeting celebrities bloggers such as Kenny Sia and Xia Xue, served free food and drinks and there would be lots of prizes to be won on that evening!

We're sending you this email to notify you that you've indeed secured a reservation under your name for yourself and guest(s) (if you've applied) on 15th of March 2008 at Borneo Baruk Club! Check out our E-card here http://www.nuffnang.com.my/events/ecard.html for the programme flow and if you need a map to Borneo Baruk Club, just refer to http://www.bbc.net.my/index.php?option=com_contact&Itemid=3.

Please do come early to register yourself and get to know other bloggers before our event starts. We intend to start our programme on time to prevent inconvenience to our sponsors and bloggers.

Looking forward to see you there this weekend!

Cheers,
Robb Chew
Nuffnang Sdn Bhd
Tags: Nuffnang, First Birthday Bash, Borneo Baruk Club

I Sleep Better With Chipster

The Nuffnang Pajama Party
Date: 8th March 2008
Time: 6.30pm – 11pm


Venue: Borneo Baruk Club, Kuala Lumpur
Dress Code: Pajamas! (Or anything you sleep in)

Wah lau eh ................. anything that I sleep in? Hello Boss Stewie, how lah. You should have done a much wider survey with Nuffnang members or even conduct a random survey with the general public prior to fixing that dress code.

Most of the time I'll sleep with my shorts and t-shirt. Or if that night was raining/cooling, I may sleep in my shorts only. Not that I never wear shorts and t-shirt in public but those pajamas would usually be the old and torn attires. You won't wear your latest t-shirt to bed, right?

Don't tell me Nuffnang was expecting semi-naked partygoers appearing at their 1st birthday bash???? What a way to celebrate!!!!

Now that was a guy's pajamas style. Some people spelt pajamas as pyjamas. Which one is correct?

By the way, is the dress code applicable to the ladies as well? Ahem ........... again, the dress code issue was not addressed properly. I'm 101% sure that the ladies won't be wearing what they wear to bed to Nuffnang's birthday bash thus defeating the purpose. Your guess is as good as mine. Furthermore, the ladies would actually go and buy a more conservative new pajamas to attend the birthday bash.

One more thing - I wear spectacles and I sleep without it ......... oh nooooooooooooo. Sighhhhhhh.........might as well not go as I won't be able to see clearly during the birthday bash. In that case, I have to dress up properly to sleep in nights to come so that I could go in what I sleep in for that birthday bash. Ah.......Nuffnang, I'm sure there's no cut-off date for that, right? If you tell me the cut-off date was 12 Feb 2008 then be prepared for a semi-naked guy on that night. You asked for it!

And the best part, Nuffnang has created a sleeping theme for me which is called "I Sleep Better With Chipster”. Just when you thought it was just a party, it comes with many challenges too. My family members would be thinking that I had gone crazy by bringing in the Chipster packs to my bedroom. Surely the following conversation will occur:-

Mom: Why did you buy so many Chipster packs? You still have friends coming to the house during the Chinese New Year?

Me: No mom. Just for myself.

Mom: Huh? Why so many? Surely you'll get sore throat by eating those. You better make sure you drink more water. Those type of titbits have lots of ajinomoto in it one.

Me: Aiyah, you don't worry lah.

Mom: Eh, eh, why are you bringing all of it into your bedroom? Crazy ah? After the ants will go into your room.

Me: Aiyah ma, I know what I'm doing. This Chipster packs will bring me fame later on. It will be an open door for me for something grand on coming 8 March. Explain to you, you also won't understand one lah. Anyway, I sleep better with Chipster.

Mom: Crazy one.

Do consider those concerns raised as above otherwise it could be called Nuffnang's Bashful Birthday instead. My 2 cents (better use as many of my cents before it is untradeable in March 2008).
Tags: Nuffnang, Nuffnang 1st Birthday Bash, Pajamas, Borneo Baruk Club, Nuffnang Pajama Party, Chipster, I Sleep Better With Chipster

Malaysian Revival Song Competition 2007

The Malaysian Revival Song Competition 2007 ("MRSC 2007") is just round the corner. The finals will be held on 2 December 2007 at the Matrade Hall, Menara Matrade, Jalan Duta (street map available here). Be there to witness songwriters displaying their proficiencies in music.
Activities for that day at Matrade Hall will start from 3pm onwards. Star Maker, the organiser, has lined up the following programmes:-

3PM
- an open mic session, for stand up bands, comedians, singers or performances (15 mins each group). If you are interested, please be there early to book your slot, plug in and play. Simple!
- Food available at Traders Cafeteria.
- Buy your reflective items, claim free gifts and free passes.

5.30PM
- Workshops on "HOW TO RECORD A SONG DEMO" (recommending the most workable and affordable computer software and gadgets to produce a song demo as a finished product in CD)

- Workshop on "LYRIC & MUSIC" (helps to answer questions how to submit song entries for MRSC 2008)

- Health Talk - "What Should I Know To Avoid Kidney Failure" (conducted in Mandarin) by the National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia.

- Health Talk - "What Leads to Confused Sexual Orientation?" is a session for parents, youth counsellors or anyone who wants to be informed of this topic.

6PM
- FREE food at the Traders Cafeteria at the Ground Floor.

6.30PM
You should be making your way into the Matrade Hall (3rd floor) because the Sibuk Sibuk Quiz will start on time (not joking) and this reality show has the easiest to win questions only if you dare to be interactive with the hosts. Prizes like iPOD, mini cooker, vouchers and Motorola mobile phone (rumor has it that it's a L6i worth RM600) are waited to be won. It's so easy that a 10 years old walked away with a hand phone last year.

6.45PM
The celebs and bands, judges will make their way from VIP holding room into the hall. Guess who are the celebs. William Lee and Yasmin Haran will be the emcees for the night.

7.30PM-10PM
Competition begins, get ready to shoot sms to vote.
* Erra Fazira, Vince Chong and Danny One (all songwriter singers) and BLISTER band from Bangkok (winner of MRSC 2006) will be there to sing their songs too.

Call now to 012 335 3511 for FREE passes (conditional and limited) or simply make a donation (anything above RM10) for admission tickets. Walk-in on that day is possible but get your tickets earlier is better. Email us, sms us, call us and we will arrange to give you instruction concerning payment and sending of tickets to you.

Transport wise, please click here for more info.
Tags: Malaysian Revival Song Competition 2007, MRSC 2007, MRSC 2008, Matrade Hall, Menara Matrade, Jalan Duta, Star Maker, Song Demo, National Kidney Foundation of Malaysia, Sibuk Sibuk Quiz, Yasmin Haran, Erra Fazira, Vince Chong, Danny One, Blister

Failed Promotion for A1GP

A website called GP Passport, seems to be supported by the Genting World Card and Sepang International Circuit, looks promising. But when you try to click on their other pages, it would be unavailable.

I was re-directed to this website through an email from GP Passport via Faces Magazine and registered for their A1 Grand Prix competition. An apparent attempt to promote the upcoming A1 Grand Prix to be held in Malaysia.

After keying in the answers for two questions and the moment you click the submit button, you will get the following error message:-

"ADODB.Command error '800a0d5d'
Application uses a value of the wrong type for the current operation.
/a1gp/contest_func.asp, line 28"

Numerous attempts through different ways of attempting to submit were futile as the same message was there again and again. Maybe their website was not ready yet. But when you send emails out to get people's attention, please make sure your website if ready for such traffic. Otherwise, people will get pissed off.
Tags: A1GP, A1 Grand Prix, Genting World Card, Sepang International Circuit, GP Passport

Making of Star Maker's Songwriting Competition

Interested to blog about a songwriting competition? Want to linger/mix around with performing artistes?

If you are, please read on!

There is an on-going songwriting competition being organised by Star Maker. Apart from being a music distributor, Star Maker is a recording label, with an internet radio station, event and music management services. They have put up a Malaysian Revival Songwriting Competition ("MRSC") for the past years and coming 2 December 2007 will be its finals again.

If you are a songwriter reading this particular blog posting, you can't submit your song for this year's competition. Don't despair as Star Maker has opened its registration for year 2008's competition.

Please note that Star Maker is looking forward to bloggers to blog about their events. I have made an arrangement with the producer that on 27 October 2007 bloggers could attend the boot camp/professional photo shooting session for MRSC 2007 participants/artistes. Bloggers could attend the session any time between 10am to 10pm. On that day, MRSC 2007 participants will also get consultation on image, make up, hair make over, stage presence and vocal advice.

If any bloggers who are interested to attend, please do provide your fullname, I/C no., blog web address and contact no. by emailing jonash1@yahoo.com (email title Star Maker) for registration purpose (otherwise they'll be wondering who are you snapping pictures away - stalkers??). You can bring your own camera, snap it, interview the artistes, then post it in your blog and promote the MRSC 2007 finals. If you want your photos to be taken by the professionals on that same day, you have to pay on your own lah (check with me on the price).

Will be making arrangement for bloggers to witness the backstage preparations during the MRSC 2007 finals. You'll never know, you could be standing beside a famous songwriter/singer in the making.

Were you part of the crowd at Laundry Bar, The Curve on 4 Oct? You would have noticed a band by the name of Army of Three. This band's music is currently being managed by Star Maker. I was caught up with other stuff and missed it.

Star Maker had also organised the One Rock 2007 held on 20 Sept at the Mines Square recently.
Tags: Star Maker, Music, Malaysian Revival Songwriting Competition, Songwriting, Boot Camp, Army of Three, One Rock 2007

Oriental Hearts & Mind Study Institute

This morning I attended the Inaugural Dialogue conducted by Oriental Hearts & Mind Study Institute ("OHMSI") held at PJ Gospel Hall, Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya.

Rev Dr Hwa Yung, Bishop from the Methodist Church of Malaysia was the moderator for the dialogue and both main speakers, Dr Lim Kar Yong, a lecturer in New Testament Studies with Seminari Theoloji Malaysia and Dr K. J. John, Executive Director of OHMSI gave us an interesting insight on the topic of "Was Jesus Political?"

Thereafter, five commentators gave their viewpoints on the topic:-
* Rev Dr Hermen Shastri, General Secretary, Council of Churches of Malaysia and Christian Federation of Malaysia
* Dr Beth Baikan, Catholic Scholar from Stella Maris Parish, Sabah
* Brother Goh Keat Peng, Executive Secretary, Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism
* Brother Steven CM Wong, Chairman, NECF Research Commission
* Sister Tricia Yeoh, Senior Policy Analyst, Centre for Public Policy Studies

It was well attended with more than 300 people and two Members of Parliament were there to lend their support for this event, YB Lee Hwa Beng and YB Theresa Kok. Ivy Josiah from Women's Aid Organisation was there too. Glad to see brothers and sisters from various denominations namely, Methodist, Brethren, Lutheran, Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Evangelical Free Church and Assemblies of God.

At this dialogue, I was able to meet up with a number of bloggers:-
* David Chang
* Steven Sim
* Tricia Yeoh
* Lim Kar Yong

OHMSI - was set up in 2004 with the goal to create frameworks for dialogue and engagement where followers of Jesus Christ and members of society become relevant and significant in the public spaces of national life. But, is the Bride of Christ in Malaysia ready for this task of public space engagement? Can Christians be political without getting involved in party politics? What is the role of Christians on public issues and the related public policy dialogue? Are we an Islamic State? Can we evolve a Bangsa Malaysia? Who will fight corruption and for integrity? Whose responsibility is it to ensure the application of universal valuesIn the light of many challenges facing Malaysia, what is our role as Christians in Malaysia to continue to be the salt and light of the Gospel on these issues and concerns?
Tags: Oriental Hearts & Mind Study Institute, OHMSI, Anglican, Baptist, Presbyterian, Catholic, Evangelical Free Church, Assemblies of God, Lee Hwa Beng, Theresa Kok, PJ Gospel Hall, Dr Hwa Yung, Lim Kar Yong, New Testament Studies, Seminari Theoloji Malaysia, KJ John, Dr Hermen Shastri, Council of Churches of Malaysia, Christian Federation of Malaysia, Dr Beth Baikan, Stella Maris Parish, Goh Keat Peng, Malaysian Consultative Council of Buddhism, Christianity, Hinduism, Sikhism and Taoism, Steven CM Wong, National Evangelical Christian Fellowship, NECF, Tricia Yeoh, Centre for Public Policy Studies

Malaysia International Fireworks Competition 2007

A friend of mine was the main printer for the Malaysia International Fireworks Competition 2007's invitation cards for the Minsitry of Tourism. He brought boxes of unfolded invitation cards to church last Sunday and a group of us including children quickly helped him out. I was the quality control guy ensuring the cards were folded properly. Otherwise his products could be rejected if he send it over to the Ministry.

We were joking that we could sneak into the big event and witness the opening ceremony with the invitation cards that we were folding....... hahaha and the Grand Finale to be held on 2 Sept 2007 too. I could have been there just now but lazy to travel all the the way there - Putrajaya.

Could have kept those cards and put our name there and stand beside those dignitories that would be there. It would have been a beautiful night for sure.

Different days have been allocated for different teams to showcase their fireworks. For those photographers who are keen to capture those magnificent fireworks display, here's some tips for taking pictures on those fireworks display at night.

Tags: Malaysia International Fireworks Competition 2007, Malaysia, Putrajaya, Fireworks

New Seven Wonders of the World

Have you voted for the New Seven Wonders of the World? You must be wondering if this is the new ones, which were the old ones? Well, I have blogged about Seven Wonders of the Ancient World. You see, it's too long already since the last one has been decided.

Besides this Ancient World listing, there are also the Seven Wonders of the Medieval Mind and Seven Natural Wonders of the World. This list doesn't end here, in the Seven World Wonders' website you will see the full listing.

Today is the last day you can vote for the New Seven Wonders of the World. The New 7 Wonders of the World will be announced during the Official Declaration ceremony in Lisbon, Portugal on Saturday, July 7, 2007 - 07.07.07.

As from now this hour, you have 8 hours left to leave your mark on this voting process. Decide for the generations to come.

How to Vote:-

You can vote online or by phone. You can vote online either by becoming a member of New7Wonders and choosing your seven candidates once during your registration or by buying a personalised certificate and voting for one candidate of your choice. You can also vote by telephone. Voting is possible from anywhere in the world. You can vote by telephone or by buying a certificate as many times as you like.

Your vote counts! Help make history...

Leading contenders with 90 million votes being taken into account (votes are still coming in and the list could still change):-

1) Great Wall of China;

2) Colosseum in Rome;

3) Peru's Machu Picchu;

4) Acropolis in Greece;

5) Chichen Itza Pyramid in Mexico;

6) Eiffel Tower in Paris;

7) Easter Island;

8) Christ the Redeemer statue in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil;

9) Taj Mahal in India; and

10) Jordan's ancient city of Petra.

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Star Celebrity / Host / Model / Brand Ambassador

If you think you are game to try out an audition for to become either a Star Celebrity / Host / Model / Brand Ambassador. Don't worry if you are not a professional but if you think are good enough, give it a shot. Yeah, just a simple think....... nothing to lose.

The purpose of this audition is to encourage young aspiring entertainers aged 18-30 in Malaysia to go for the Star Celeb reality show auditions, and take the chance to become a star celebrity, host, brand ambassador and model. Celebrity model & actor Daniel Tan and celebrity model May Wan will be there to accompany you too.

From the audition, 60 contestants will be chosen and will get a chance to be part of a reality show. Roadshow, magazine shoot and the grand finale will come along too. Nice isn't it?

From the reality show, 2 winners will be chosen and a cash prize of RM25,000 (each winner) coupled with hosting and modeling contracts awaiting.

Eligibility: 18 to 30 years old, male or female, and able to blabber your way in either English or Mandarin.

Auditions will be held at Level 2 (Catleya Room) Parkroyal Hotel, Kuala Lumpur on the following dates, 23rd-24th June and 30th-1st July 2007. Blogged a bit late of this but you still have 2 more days left at this coming weekend. Register online first (for priority queue) before presenting yourself at the audition. Remember to bring your I/C & a colour photo. Go for it!!!!

Looks like NTV7 will be airing this reality show too. And if you got selected as a winner owing to reading this audition in my blog, remember me when you start to host big events in future.
Tags: Star Celeb, Star Celebrity, Host, Model, Brand Ambassador, Daniel Tan, May Wan, Audition, Parkroyal Hotel, NTV7