Archive for May, 2008

residential schools still limited to other malaysians

May 3rd, 2008
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obviously, one will want the best for their children, especially in education. Residential schools do produce generally better examination results, but some say it is due to dubious methods. However, for the moment, one can only enter MRSM which allocates 10% of the seats for the normal Malaysians, remaining 90% is for the obvious group. » Read more: residential schools still limited to other malaysians

Karpal files motion to discuss Uthaya medical treatment

May 3rd, 2008
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Following the report that Uthaya’s heart muscle is damaged and needs urgent treatment, Karpal decides to take this to parliament. Would how effective it will be. Speaker will shoot it down. Urgent yes, but not of public importance, he may argue. » Read more: Karpal files motion to discuss Uthaya medical treatment

IPF to close shop soon?

May 3rd, 2008
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The kuruvi party is fast becoming the mosquito party, and soon will cease to exist. With a splinter party, side-lined deputies, and housewife president, wonder how it will get out of this mess. IPF’s loss will be MIC’s gain, or maybe PKR/DAP’s too. » Read more: IPF to close shop soon?

Siblings create Bhangra history

May 3rd, 2008
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KUALA LUMPUR: Singing siblings Manjit Singh Gill and Sukhjit Singh Gill returned to their roots and created history in the process.
The brothers, known as Goldkartz, wrote and produced their first Bhangra album called Loaded and made it into the Malaysia Book of Records yesterday.

The album was acknowledged as the first Malaysian local Bhangra album in the country. They received the recognition under the Arts and Entertainment category for the album, which was released last January.

Manjit, 23, also known as M-Ji, said it took them three years to complete Loaded.  Usually Bhangra songs are produced in the United Kingdom and India, but we tried to make something different by writing the lyrics, recording the songs, arranging, mastering and mixing the songs ourselves here.”  The International Islamic University law student added that they also brought in artistes from India for the album.

His 19-year-old brother, Sukhjit, also known as Surj, said Loaded is an urban Bhangra album which has a mixed combination of hip hop, rap, R&B, reggae, house and trance.  “Loaded brings a new dimension in the Bhangra music industry by using English, Malay, Tamil and, of course, Punjabi lyrics to represent the society of Malaysia,” said Surj.

The album has, to date, sold more than 2,000 copies. The album was produced by Mastro Records and distributed by EMI Malaysia.

Maestro Talent & Management Sdn Bhd chief operating officer Freddie Fernandez, who was at the certificate presentation ceremony, said: “We are planning to market the album in the UK and India.” Also present at the presentation ceremony at the Unity, Culture, Arts and Heritage Ministry were its Minister Datuk Shafie Apdal and the Malaysia Book of Records founder and managing director Datuk Danny Ooi.

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MCA boss causes uproar in parliment by talking about conversion

May 2nd, 2008
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My..my..my, when MCA talked about being vocal for the benefit of all Malaysians, no one would have expected them to use the the platform offered by PM – motion of thanks to the King for his royal address to drive in their point. First time in history, MCA were given the honor to thank the King. And what an earful it was!!! » Read more: MCA boss causes uproar in parliment by talking about conversion