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Hype Malaysia
2 days ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Michael Wong Successfully Concludes 2-Day Concert At Stadium Merdeka
The past weekend saw a bunch of concerts, including back-to-back shows by Malaysian singer-songwriter Michael Wong, fondly known as Guang Liang (光良). The singer's two-day concert at Stadium Merdeka was a huge success and also earned the singer praise for a respectful gesture. Last Friday and Saturday (18th and 19th July 2025), Michael Wong held his 'Never Apart. Lonely Planet 3.0' concerts at Stadium Merdeka. The two-day show received a lot of attention from the start after the star announced that all tickets to the concert were uniformly priced at RM199. The generous move was to show Michael's gratitude to his fans for their love and support throughout his 30-year career in the music industry. The two shows were a success, with a total of 40,000 tickets sold for both days. Fans were also satisfied with the performances, as Michael sang all his classic love songs for more than three hours each night. Most amusingly, during Day 2, fans wouldn't leave the stadium after the show ended and continued chanting 'encore' despite it being after midnight. While Michael was flustered that fans wouldn't leave the hall, he continued singing for another half an hour. Michael also celebrated the success of his concert tour with a celebration banquet. During the event, he received a certification from the ASEAN Records for being the first artist to perform twice at Stadium Merdeka with full capacity and uniformly priced tickets. He also spoke candidly about how he fulfilled his promise to return to Malaysia and thanked the fans for their continued support. Interestingly, the singer and his concert also received praise for a respectful gesture. On Twitter, journalist Norman Goh revealed that both concerts started at 9pm to respect the Maghrib and Isyak prayers. The crew also paused the music at the venue during the Azan. Many netizens praised Michael and the concert organiser for respecting religion during the show and for showing cultural sensitivity. We congratulate Michael on the success of his concerts and his new ASEAN Record. We also share our kudos to him for respecting the prayer times. Check out some clips from his concerts below: Sources: China Press (1)(2), Twitter
New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Health
- New Straits Times
Imam dies while leading Friday prayers in Raub
RAUB: An imam collapsed and died while leading Friday prayers at the Rahmat Mosque in Felda Lembah Klau near here today, shocking the congregation. Tengku Badri Tengku Jaafar, 60, was leading prayers for about 500 worshippers when he collapsed around 1.40pm. State Islamic Religious Department director Datuk Ahmad Khirrizal Ab Rahman said a medical assistant from the Lembah Klau Health Clinic, who was also attending prayers in the same mosque, immediately stepped in to provide assistance. "The medical assistant provided first aid, but Tengku Badri breathed his last at the imam's prayer section. Tengku Badri was appointed as the mosque's second imam in May this year. "The Felda settler's remains were buried at the Felda Lembah Klau Muslim burial ground after Isyak prayers today," he said. Meanwhile, Raub police chief, Superintendent Mohd Shahril Abdul Rahman, said that Tengku Badri had previously received treatment for heart disease at Raub Hospital. He said the case has been classified as a sudden death. A 36-second video showing Tengku Badri leading prayers before collapsing has gone viral on social media.
The Sun
05-07-2025
- Politics
- The Sun
Hamzah Zainudin's father-in-law passes away after house fire
IPOH: Datuk Abdul Ghani Ngah, father-in-law of Perikatan Nasional deputy chairman and Dewan Rakyat opposition leader Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin, died at 1.45 pm today. The Office of the Opposition Leader confirmed the matter when contacted, adding that the body is currently at Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital here. It is understood that the 83-year-old was admitted to the hospital following a house fire on June 19 and had been receiving treatment in the Intensive Care Unit due to internal complications and respiratory difficulties caused by the incident. The funeral prayer will be held tonight after the Isyak prayer at Kampung Melayu Sungai Rapat Mosque, and he will be laid to rest at the Kampung Rapat Jaya Muslim Cemetery. Meanwhile, Arau MP Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim extended his condolences to Hamzah and family, praying that Abdul Ghani's soul be blessed with mercy, forgiven of all sins, accepted for his good deeds and placed among the righteous. In the June 19 incident, Abdul Ghani's wife, Datin Salmiah Nyak Matt, 84, died after she was found unconscious in a downstairs bedroom by rescue personnel. Ipoh police chief ACP Abang Zainal Abidin Abang Ahmad said the fire involved a two-storey house with six occupants. Four individuals, aged between 18 and 49, managed to escape unhurt. - Bernama
Time of India
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Beyond K-dramas and C-dramas: These Malaysian titles are stealing the spotlight on Netflix
These days, Korean and Chinese series and films seem to rule streaming charts, with Indian stories breaking records everywhere as well. As for much of the rest of Asia, it usually lies tucked behind those giants. Yet Malaysian storytelling is slipping out from the shadows, and a fresh batch of shows is grabbing overseas headlines. With Netflix helping these stories get worldwide footprint, a new crop of Malaysian dramas and movies are winning hearts with their plots, rich culture, and performances that linger long after the credits roll. Since 2020, these hits have done more than entertain as they've nudged viewers' beliefs and set them talking. Here are five titles that are pushing the industry in daring new directions. Reversi (2024) Stars: Beto Kusyairy, Shiqin Kamal, Hasnul Rahmat In this tender sci-fi tale, Akid grieves the losses of his past and discovers he can slip between time's cracks. Each return brings moments of warmth, yet he learns a brutal lesson: some wounds refuse to close. By weaving tears with the thrill of time travel, Reversi asks whether real peace lives in rewriting history or simply accepting the story we've been given. Conquer: Lahad Datu (2024) Stars: Syafiq Kyle, Kamal Adli, Fikry Ibrahim When a heavily armed group sweeps into eastern Sabah, Malaysian police call in their top squad to drive them back. Based on real events, the movie revisits the 2013 Lahad Datu standoff, when Sulu gunmen tried to stake a claim and clashed violently with Malaysian troops. This event still looms large in the national memory, a painful chapter marked by casualties and a jarring test of the country's security. Tegkang (2024) Stars: Mohd Syafie Naswip, Michelle Lungan, Pun Ratu Aran Taking its title from a Kelabit word for 'rainbow', this drama is about a man's journey toward finding himself while also showing how lives can turn in surprising ways. Burned out and creatively adrift, photographer Hanafi flees to Bario, a quiet Sarawak highland village, hoping solitude will revive his camera eye. There he meets Rinai, an easy-going local who guides him through everyday routines and nudges him back towards art. As their bond grows, they uncover an old mystery that reshapes Rinai's sense of self and changes both of them forever. The Ghost Bride (2020) Stars: Peijia Huang, Kang Ren Wu, Ludi Lin Set in 1890s colonial Malacca, The Ghost Bride follows Li Lan, a young woman who has been offered a way to save her debt-ridden family - by becoming the ghost bride to a wealthy family's deceased son. But what seems like a lifeline quickly turns sinister as she becomes entangled in a chilling murder mystery with supernatural forces far more dangerous than she ever imagined. Babah (2024) Stars: Qi Razali, Cristina Suzanne Stockstill, Farhanna Qismina Sweet This film is about the heartfelt journey of Isyak and his daughter Maya, whose unbreakable bond is tested by life's many trials. Over the years they face several heartbreaks - Isyak loses his job, Maya is struck by Guillain-Barré syndrome (GBS), and Isyak himself goes deaf - yet their love and resilience shine, showing that even in darkness family can light the way forward.
New Straits Times
15-06-2025
- New Straits Times
Gerik crash: UPSI student leaves behind over 100 pieces of artwork
BESUT: "It was only after his passing that we discovered a carefully kept file containing more than 100 pieces of his artwork," said Rosde Yaakub, 58, father of Muhammad Mustaqim Rosde, 21, who was among the victims of the fatal crash along the East–West Highway near Tasik Banding, Gerik, on June 9. Rosde said his second son had a deep passion for art and chose to pursue his studies in the field, having nurtured the interest since his school days. "He studied at SMK Putra in Hulu Besut until Form Five, before continuing at SMK Seri Nering under the arts and literature stream. "Before entering university, he managed to sell three of his artworks, with some fetching up to RM100 each," he said. Mustaqim would often spend his free time drawing and also took on small jobs creating decorative calligraphy for banners and decorative mirror art for weddings. "Even though someone offered RM400 for one of his paintings, we decided not to sell any. These are his final memories for us," Rosde added, when met at their home in Kampung Telaga Nibong, Jertih. Meanwhile, Mustaqim's mother, Juariah Abd Rahman, 48, said her son was a devoted child who had grown increasingly inclined toward religious practices since entering university. "I was told that Aqim (Mustaqim's nickname) reminded his roommate not to neglect their prayers before returning home for Aidiladha. "Since starting university, he had become more diligent about attending prayers and breaking fast at the mosque, especially since his dorm was located nearby," she said. Recounting the events on the night of the tragedy, Juariah said Mustaqim had sought her permission to perform the Isyak prayer in congregation at Masjid Hadhari, Jertih, before boarding the bus. She also shared that her son was frequently seen reading and reciting the Quran.
