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The Star
11-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
I'm not a narcissist, sings Hazama
Compiled by DIYANA PFORDTEN, and R. ARAVINTHAN SINGER Hazama has launched his latest single, Aku Bukan Narsisis (I'm not a narcissist), which centres on narcissistic personality traits, Kosmo! reported. However, Hazama, whose full name is Hazama Ahmad Azmi, is uneasy with the term. 'I actually don't agree with the word narcissistic. To me, it's negative and I've never worked with, met or labelled anyone that way. 'Even if someone shows those traits, I just assume they're having a bad day. If we label them permanently, we don't give them a chance to change,' he said. Hazama said the theme was requested by Sony Music and composer Farouk Roman, so he went along with it despite his discomfort. Reflecting on his career since winning Akademi Fantasia (AF) Season 9, Hazama credited the three-month reality programme with teaching him the fundamentals of quality in performance and professionalism. 'I don't chase controversy. AF didn't teach us how to create drama; it taught us how to deliver good music,' he added, emphasising that lasting talent comes from substance, not sensationalism. > The Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) made the nation proud by winning 19 gold medals at the World Police and Fire Games 2025 (WPFG) in Birmingham, United States, Harian Metro reported. The contingent also bagged 17 silver and 10 bronze medals, placing Malaysia ninth overall in the prestigious international tournament. JBPM director-general Datuk Nor Hisham Mohammad praised the athletes' performance, citing their extraordinary discipline and fighting spirit. 'This achievement surpasses our target of 18 gold medals and breaks JBPM's previous record at the 2023 games in Winnipeg, Canada,' he said. Three gold medals were from the bodybuilding event, while seven golds were from tenpin bowling, six from golf and three from darts. Golf also contributed eight silver medals, followed by six from bowling, two from darts and one from the push pull and bench press event. Ten bronze medals were earned through bowling (six), golf (three) and darts (one). JBPM's bodybuilding team leader Snr Asst Supt Hasmadi Jusoh said the team had trained intensively for five months leading up to the games. 'We faced major challenges on the first day, especially competing against more experienced international athletes,' he said, crediting the team's success to their discipline and preparation for the tournament. > Motorists travelling along Jalan Felda Aring to Tasik Kenyir, Hulu Terengganu, were startled when a full-grown Malayan tiger was seen crossing the road in broad daylight, Harian Metro reported. In a video that has since gone viral, the tiger, estimated to weigh around 200kg, was spotted calmly emerging from the roadside before disappearing into the bushy slope across the road. (The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a >, it denotes a separate news item.)
Sinar Daily
05-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Legoland Malaysia's splash carnival returns with more water, games, and surprises
Summer's heating up and so is Legoland Malaysia – because the iconic Splash Carnival is making a serious comeback for its third year and it's bringing the biggest waves yet. If you're looking for non-stop fun, beats that slap and water-soaked chaos with your besties, this is your sign to grab your crew and dive in. From July 3 to Aug 3, 2025, the Legoland Splash Carnival is throwing a five-week-long water-fueled fiesta that's basically the ultimate combo of beach party energy, epic live performances and splashy games you won't want to miss. This year's theme, 'Music Fiesta', is turning the water park into the it place for vibes – where music meets mayhem in the best way possible. Legoland Malaysia Resort Vice President Cs Lim said this year's carnival has been taken to the next level with expanded musical performances, activities and even more opportunities for families and friends to unwind and enjoy themselves. Legoland Splash Carnival is throwing a five-week-long water-fueled fiesta that's basically the ultimate combo of beach party energy. "This is our most exciting Splash Carnival yet, with more activities, more performers and more ways for families to create unforgettable memories. "We're proud to spotlight Malaysia's musical talent and bring back fan-favourite activities, all while introducing new surprises that make this year's carnival truly the biggest and best yet," she said in a statement. Here's what's going down: Every Saturday starting July 5, the Wave Pool transforms into your new favorite concert venue – featuring a fire lineup of Malaysian talent. Expect killer vocals from Hazama (yes, the Akademi Fantasia Season 9 champ), pop powerhouse Kaka Azraff and vibes galore from Aisyah Retno, Aziz Harun, Mimi Fly and rising star Nadeera. Basically, your weekend just got a whole lot cooler. Beyond the music, the Splash Carnival offers a lineup of interactive, water-filled fun for all ages. Visitors can embark on the Melody Quest, a musical treasure hunt to recover five missing instruments hidden around the park and unlock the start of the fiesta! There will be plenty of activities for families and friends to unwind and enjoy themselves. Not only that, visitors can also take a splashy shot at the Dunk Fest Fun, test their reflexes with Splash & Score or build and race their own Lego boats in the Boat Race. There's also the playful Water Limbo inside the Wave Pool and a high-energy Fitness Fiesta inspired by Aqua Zumba. Special highlights include the Drumbeat Splash-tacular (July 31 – Aug 3 only), a roaming percussion party that fills the park with rhythm and Beats on the Beach, a weekend-exclusive musical performance featuring Legoland's iconic mascots. Visitors can also groove along to DJ Surfer Splash Down in the heart of the Wave Pool and cheer on the vibrant Carnival Parade, complete with dancers, stilt walkers, mascots and drummers lighting up the weekends and public holidays. This year's theme, 'Music Fiesta', is turning the water park into the it place for vibes – where music meets mayhem in the best way possible. Want in? You can score your tickets now on Legoland Malaysia's official site. For the full experience, grab the Triple-Park Annual Pass – giving you year-long access to all the madness across the theme park, water park and sea life. Already a passholder? Good news: you can renew and save up to 30 per cent – and if your pass expired this year, you've still got until July 15, 2025 to bounce back with a 20 per cent discount. Just in for the vibes? No prob. Get a 1-Day Water Park Ticket and come make a splash for the day.
New Straits Times
26-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Hazama to wait 10 years before staging solo concert
KUALA LUMPUR: Singer Hazama Azmi isn't rushing to hold a concert. Instead, he'd rather focus on producing more songs across various genres to build up his repertoire before considering a solo show. The 40-year-old artiste believes that more senior artistes like Misha Omar, Dayang Nurfaizah, or the band Spider are better qualified to stage solo concerts before he could even dream of doing so himself. "Of course, singers and bands such as Datuk Awie, Wings, Search, Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, and Datuk M Nasir are on a completely different level, especially with their huge song catalogues," he said. "As for me, now is the time to gather my own songs so that when I do eventually hold a concert, I won't have to sing other people's material." Hazama also believes that people attend concerts for nostalgia, to hear songs they listened to when they were younger. "That's why KRU's recent concert was such a hit. People who grew up listening to them in the 1990s came to relive those memories with KRU," he explained. "We can listen to the same song on Spotify, but the nostalgia only truly comes alive at a concert. So, I'll wait another 10 years before I hold my own." Hazama shared these thoughts with reporters at a recent press conference held in Kuala Lumpur to promote his latest single, 'Aku Bukan Narsisis'. The song was composed and produced by Farouk Roman, with lyrics penned by Hazama and Zel Hadauan.
