(Berita Minggu, 11 April 2010) DUNIA dah akhir zaman agaknya. Semakin ramai remaja tidak lagi menghormati orang tua, malah orang yang sudah meninggal dunia pun boleh dihina dan dimaki hamun sesuka hati. Raja benar-benar `terpukul’ dan sedih apabila mendapat tahu seorang remaja berusia 14 tahun mengeluarkan kata-kata yang tidak sepatutnya terhadap arwah Din Beramboi sesudah pelawak itu meninggal dunia pada Jumaat minggu lalu.
Apa salah arwah agaknya sampai remaja lelaki dari Kuantan, Pahang itu sanggup mengeluarkan ayat `Al-F***’ untuk Din Beramboi’ menerusi laman Facebooknya. Memang melampau budak kepala suku ni! Mungkin bukan Raja saja yang marah dan sakit hati, malah keluarga, sahabat dan peminat arwah lebih terhiris hati mendengar budak hingusan ni mencarut.
Bagi Raja, remaja yang menggunakan nama Rafiqin Darwisy ni memang kurang ajar. Nama saja cantik tapi perangai mengalahkan anak jin, anak syaitan! Apa jenis manusia ni agaknya? Entahlah, buat malu mak bapa dia saja, dah tentu bila jadi macam ni, orang luar akan menyalahkan mak bapa tak pandai nak ajar anak. Sedangkan mak bapa dah bagi ilmu agama yang cukup, cuma budak ni saja yang tak makan diajar. Kalaulah bertemu Raja, memang Raja cili mulut sampai bisu...
Yang peliknya, budak ‘sengal’ ni langsung tak rasa bersalah bila kena tarbiah dan nasihat dengan blogger, malah bertambah angkuh mengatakan dirinya malaikat yang diupah Tuhan untuk mengutuk Din yang ..... (kata kesat). Kalau ya pun kau marah dengan gurauan arwah Din yang kita tahu agak kasar tapi arwah bukan mengata kau, bukan bergurau dengan kau. Apa hal yang kau nak emosional lebih-lebih ni?
Raja rasa budak ni hanya inginkan perhatian, tak kisah apabila kesudahannya kena carut atau maki hamun berbakul dengan blogger lain. Itu mungkin memberi kepuasan pada dia agaknya. Ataupun, budak ni memang dah ‘wayar putus’ seurat, tu yang boleh hentam, maki orang dah meninggal dunia.
Apapun, Raja harap budak ni cepat insaf dan ibu bapanya turut sedar kesilapan yang dilakukan anaknya itu. tegurlah remaja ini. jangan nanti lama kelamaan biadapnya mungkin makin menjadi-jadi...
Ini bukan soal remeh, ini soal maruah orang yang sudah meninggal dunia. Tak fikirkah apa perasaan isteri dan anak-anak arwah serta saudara maranya yang lain? Raja nak tanya Rafiqin Darwisy, apa perasaannya jika suatu hari nanti ibu bapanya pula dimaki dan dihina dengan perkataan kesat selepas meninggal dunia? Apa kau rasa?
Di kesempatan ini, Raja nak ucapkan takziah pada keluarga arwah Din. Raja turut simpati mendengar berita rumah mereka di Sungai Buaya, Rawang, Selangor dipecah masuk pencuri selepas tiga hari arwah meninggal dunia.
Hai, sampai hati mereka meragut kenangan yang ditinggalkan arwah untuk isteri dan anak-anaknya. Manusia semakin kejam, kan?
Al-fatihah buat arwah Din, semoga rohnya dicucuri rahmat dan ditempatkan bersama orang yang beriman. Amin...
RAJA: Hairan kenapa kes pelakon Benjy dah makin kecoh pula! Usah ganggu polis buat siasatan...
Disebabkan komen dalam Raja Lawak yang menggunakan nama binatang, Din Beramboi telah dianggap sebagai " kurang ajar".  DIN mohon maaf secara terbuka kepada mereka yang tersinggung dengan komen yang diberikannya dalam Raja lawak. Finalis Penyampai Radio Popular ABPBH2009 ini mengakui tidak sepatutnya keluarkan perkataan kasar
SELAMA dua dekad dalam bidang penyiaran, di radio dan televisyen, khususnya sebagai pelawak, namanya bersih daripada sebarang kontroversi. Meskipun lawak jenakanya ada kala mencuit perasaan sesetengah pihak, tapi apabila mengenangkan memang itulah karakter sebenar Din Beramboi yang diketahui gemar menampilkan lawak merapu, jadi perkara itu dibiarkan begitu saja.
Namun, nama yang sekian lama dijaga itu tercalar juga apabila baru-baru ini, pelawak, pengacara dan penyampai Radio Era ini dikatakan 'tak sayang mulut' apabila mengeluarkan kata-kata berunsur penghinaan ke atas satu kumpulan yang menyertai program Raja Lawak musim ketiga tempoh hari. Sewaktu memberi komen untuk kumpulan An2, dia menyebut perkataan anjing sehingga menyebabkan ramai pihak tidak berpuas hati dengan pemilihan perkataan itu.
Menyedari ada pihak yang terluka atas keterlanjuran lidahnya itu, Din Beramboi ketika dihubungi Hip petang kelmarin memohon maaf secara terbuka dan mengakui apa yang berlaku itu adalah berpunca daripada kesilapannya .Sambil mengucapkan terima kasih atas teguran itu, finalis penyampai Radio Lelaki Popular Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH 2009) ini juga menyatakan apa yang berlaku itu akan dijadikan pengajaran buatnya pada masa akan datang.
Hip: Kenapa boleh terkeluar perkataan 'anjing' sewaktu memberi komen dalam program Raja Lawak tempoh hari?
Saya tidak bermaksud langsung menyamakan dengan haiwan itu. Sejujurnya, saya cukup marah dengan kumpulan An2 kerana tidak mempraktikkan apa yang sudah saya ajar sewaktu latihan. Masa raptai, mereka buat dengan baik, tetapi pada pertandingan sebenar, semua jadi kelam kabut. Disebabkan tidak dapat mengawal perasaan, terkeluar perkataan anjing. Begitupun, saya tak anggap perkataan itu kasar ataupun hina. Lagi pun, haiwan itu mempunyai banyak kegunaan seperti menjaga rumah, mengesan bom dan teman setia. Tapi bukanlah bermakna saya menggalakkan kata-kata seperti itu digunakan. Saya akur bahawa komen seperti itu tidak sesuai dengan budaya kita.
Hip: Apakah Din sengaja mengeluarkan komen seperti itu semata-mata untuk mengejar populariti?
Bukan populariti yang saya kejar apabila mulut ini mengeluarkan komen sebegitu, tetapi saya sekadar menjadi diri saya sendiri. Saya lebih suka bersifat telus dalam memberi komen dan bukannya cuba mencari kelainan dengan mengeluarkan komen sensasi. Apa pun, saya sedar, perbuatan itu sudah berlaku dan sukar ditarik balik. Jadi apa yang boleh saya lakukan adalah dengan memohon maaf. Percayalah, saya tidak berniat untuk menyakiti hati sesiapa dan saya juga tidak bermaksud untuk menghina mereka.
Hip: Tak risau dikecam pelbagai pihak selepas ini?
Saya tak rasa ada pihak akan bertindak sekeras itu. Bukannya saya membunuh orang. Seperti yang dikatakan, saya hanya memberi komen dengan penuh jujur sambil didorong perasaan marah. Hip: Din tak terasa hati apabila komen yang diberi disalah anggap dan diperbesarkan?
Sepanjang 20 tahun dalam bidang ini, inilah yang pertama saya terima dan saya amat menghargainya. Kritikan ini bererti, masyarakat prihatin dengan kerja saya. Saya faham, tidak semua orang terbuka dengan kritikan. Saya positif dengan apa yang orang perkatakan mengenai diri saya selepas ini. Kepada mereka yang menegur tindakan saya ini, saya ucapkan terima kasih.
Hip: Sekian lama dalam bidang ini, baru sekarang tersangkut sebagai finalis ABPBH 2009. Komen sikit.
Saya tidak sangka tersenarai dalam Top 5 Penyampai Radio Lelaki Popular. Dengan pencalonan ini bermakna, hasil kerja saya turut dipandang. Apapun, saya tidak menaruh harapan untuk menang kerana persaingannya cukup sengit. Berada dalam senarai finalis sudah cukup membuatkan saya rasa dihargai.
Hip: Tidakkah pencalonan itu kerana tempias populariti Aznil disebabkan Din berdua digandingkan untuk program Riuh Pagi di Era?
Saya tak malu mengakui yang ia juga tempias populariti Aznil dan saya anggap itu adalah kelebihan buat saya. Jarang kita lihat Aznil bergandingan apabila melakukan sesuatu tugas. Lazimnya dia bergerak secara solo. Tapi apabila Aznil mengundang saya bergandingan dengannya, mengapa saya harus menolak. Lagi pun Aznil pernah memberitahu saya supaya menggunakan peluang ini untuk terus maju dalam karier saya. - courtesy of Berita Harian (27 Januari 2010)
Anita Mui Yim-fong (10 October 1963 - 30 December 2003) was a popular Hong Kong singer and actress. During her prime years she made major contributions to the cantopop music scene, while receiving numerous awards and honours. She remained an idol throughout most of her career, and was generally regarded as a cantopop diva.[1] Once she held a sell-out concert at Hammersmith, London, England, where she was dubbed the title "Madonna of Asia".[3] That title has stayed with her throughout her career, and has been used as a comparison for both Eastern and Western media.[4][5][6] In the 1980s the gangtai style of music was revolutionized by her wild dancing and femininity on stage.[7] She was famous for having outrageous costumes and also high powered performances.[3] Her fanbase reached far beyond Hong Kong, and into many parts of Asia including Taiwan, Mainland China, Singapore, Malaysia as well as the overseas market. In the Hong Kong entertainment industry where stars often come and go, Mui was able to remain a major star in the spotlight for 20 years. Her career only came to a stop in 2003 when she was suddenly diagnosed with cervical cancer, dying at the age of only 40.[1][5] Even so, her music and film legacy continues to live on. Her success reached well beyond that of the entertainment circle with humanitarian work, donations and charities that played a major role in helping society even well into the present day. Career [edit] Early years Mui experienced many hardships and difficulties in her childhood. She was the youngest daughter of a family with five children.[5] Her father died when she was only five years old, thus Mui and her siblings were raised in a single parent family. At an early age she had to help provide for her siblings, dropping out of school to do so. Other hardships follow in her family as her mother ran a bar, which had also been burnt down.[3] To make a living, Anita herself, first entered show business at the age of five.[8][4] She performed Chinese operas and pop songs in theatres and the streets.[8][4] Both Anita and her older sister Ann Mui basically performed in any night club that offered them a chance to make a living.[3] In 1982 the first New Talent Singing Awards was held. Mui got a big break by winning the contest with the song "The Windy Season" (風的季節), beating over 3,000 contestants.[8][9] Despite her title as "new talent" at that time, she had already been a singer for more than 10 years from street and club performances during her childhood.[10] As an award to winning the New Talent contest at the time, Mui's first album was released with the local record company Capital Artists.[10] Her debut drew a lukewarm response from the audience. But subsequent albums fared much better, as she developed her personal style and image. In 1983 and 1984, she won the RTHK Top 10 Gold Songs award back to back.[11] [12] Her winning streak continued as she won another major award in 1985, her first top 10 Jade Solid Gold Best Female Singer award.[13] For the next four years, she won the award consecutively every year until 1989.[14][15][16][17] Mui released 50 albums in total.[18] Her best selling album was the 1985 "Bad Girl" (壞女孩), which sold over 400,000 copies (platinum 8x over by Hong Kong's standards).[10] In her career she sold 10 million albums.[8][4] It should be noted that the population of Hong Kong in the 1980s was only about 5 million. In terms of live performances, her first concert was held in 1985 lasting 15 nights. Beginning in late 1987, a series of 28 consecutive concerts at the Hong Kong Coliseum were held through early 1988. This established a record at the time and dubbed Mui the title of "Ever Changing Anita Mui" (百變梅艷芳), which had become her trademark.[19] Her popularity was also gaining prominence outside of Hong Kong. As she was invited to sing at the 1988 Summer Olympics opening ceremony in Seoul, Korea on the same stage with Janet Jackson.[20] She performed in 300 concerts in her career. [8][4] In 1990, Mui announced that she would put an end to receiving music awards to give a chance to newcomers. She held farewell concerts for 33 consecutive nights before retiring from the stage. At the age of 28 she stepped down from the industry, only to return from retirement in 1994.[21] Anita mentored several Hong Kong newcomer singers who have since become successful, most notably Andy Hui, Denise Ho, Edmond Leung and the band Grasshopper.[10] As a lifetime achievement award in music, Mui was awarded the RTHK Golden Needle Award in 1998.[22] [edit] Awards New Talent Singing Awards winner 1982 Top 10 Jade Solid Gold Best Female Singer Award 1985—1989 Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress 1985 for Behind the Yellow Line Golden Horse Awards for Best Actress 1988 for Rouge Asia-Pacific Film Festival Awards for Best Actress 1989 for Rouge Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Actress 1989 for Rouge Hong Kong Film Awards for Best Supporting Actress 1998 for Eighteen Springs Golden Bauhinia Awards for Best Supporting Actress 1998 for Eighteen Springs RTHK Golden Needle Award 1998 Golden Deer Awards for Best Actress 2002 for July Rhapsody Acting Mui was also well-known as an actress across the Asian region. As she starred in more than 40 movies over a 20 year period.[23] Her films were mainly of the action-thriller and kung fu variety, but she had also taken comedic and dramatic roles. Her first acting award as a supporting actress was won at the Hong Kong Film Awards for the movie Fate in 1984. Three years later in 1987, the film Rouge won her Best Actress at Golden Horse Award.[5] She won the award again in 1989 at the Hong Kong Film Awards. In 1993, she starred in The Heroic Trio with Michelle Yeoh and Maggie Cheung, and it proved to be one of her most popular action films. In 1995, she found some international recognition by starring opposite Jackie Chan in Rumble in the Bronx.[3] Later on in 1997, she also won another best supporting actress at Hong Kong Film Award with the movie Eighteen Springs. In 2002, she won Best actress at Changchun Film Festival Golden Deer Awards for Best Actress with her performance in July Rhapsody.[24] Her ability to successfully play a wide range of roles from comedy to tragedy, has allowed her to take part in many lead roles. Anita was originally cast for Zhang Yimou's 2004 movie House of Flying Daggers. She resigned from her position in the movie only two weeks before her death. Zhang had held her parts of filming to the last due to her poor health condition.[25] Out of respect for Anita, Zhang didn't replace her role with another actress. The screenplay was changed to take the storyline off the original character. She received a dedication during the closing credits.[25] [edit] Anita Classic Moment Live, Death and legacy In early September 2003, Mui made the public announcement that she had cervical cancer to the media.[1][8] It was widely believed she forwent early treatment because she wanted to preserve the possibility to conceive. Knowing that she would not make it past the illness, she had a final series of shows entitled the "Anita Classic Moment Live Concert". The series consisted of eight shows held at the Hong Kong Coliseum in 2003. It was her last concert series before her death.[10] Musical guests included Jacky Cheung, David Tao, Eason Chan, Andy Hui, Alan Tam, Hacken Lee and Kelly Chen.[26] Her final symbolic act was to "marry the stage", which was accompanied by her hit "Sunset Melody" (夕陽之歌) as she exited the stage for the final time. Her very last song performed on stage was "Cherish When We Meet Again" (珍惜再會時), a rendition of The Manhattans' "Let's Just Kiss And Say Goodbye". Mui eventually lost her battle to cervical cancer and died of respiratory complications leading to a lung failure at Hong Kong Sanatorium and Hospital on 30 December 2003 at 02:50 (HK local time).[1][5][6] She was 40 years old.[8] Thousands of fans turned out for her funeral in North Point in January 2004.[8][4] Throughout her career, the tabloid magazines were unforgiving. Rumors never ceased to plague Mui, who was accused of being addicted to drugs, undergoing plastic surgeries, being suicidal, being linked to the death of a triad leader.[10] Rumors of affairs with leading actors were also known.[3] In 2007 a TV series was produced in China titled "Anita Mui Fei" (梅艷芳菲) to tell the many dramas in her life. The 42 episode series was broadcast by China Education Television. Fellow actors Andy Lau and Leslie Cheung were also portrayed in the series, though some of the sensitive subjects such as her suffering of cancer, Leslie's suicide and her mother's real estate dilemma were avoided.[27] Actress Alice Chan (陳煒) plays the role of Mui in the series.[28] On October 11, 2008 a show on TVB was dedicated to her titled "Our Anita Mui" (我們的梅艷芳). Many off-stage fans and personnel who worked with her got a chance to talk about their personal experiences with Mui. Singers who participated in the show included Andy Hui, Edmond Leung and Stephanie Cheng.[29][30] Her ashes are interred at the Po Lin Monastery's mausoleum on Lantau Island. Mui was actively involved in charitable projects throughout her career. The Tibetan red-crown Shamar Rinpoche once said "She had a true heart. She was an unconventional woman and brought happiness to lots of people during her life."[8][4] Her establishment of a nursing home in San Francisco, prompted the mayor of the city in 1992 to name April 18 as "Anita Mui Day".[3] In 1993, she established the "Anita Mui True Heart Charity Foundation" (梅艷芳四海一心基金會). That same year, she was also one of the founders of the Hong Kong Performing Artistes Guild.[10][31] October 23rd, 1993 was also announced to be "Anita Mui Day" in Toronto, Canada.[32]  One of the care centers established by Mui During the Severe Acute Respiratory Syndrome (SARS) outbreak, she initiated a fund raising concert titled the 1:99 Concert to raise money for SARS-affected families.[5] She was also awarded the "Fighting Against SARS Award" from RTHK and Ming pao newspaper.[31] In 2003, she wrote and published the fundraising book The Heart of the Modern Woman (現代女人心). Profits from the book went to the "Children's Cancer Foundation".[6] On September 23, 2004, the "Anita Mui True Heart Digital Multimedia Studio" was opened at The University of Hong Kong. It included state of the art equipment for digital audio and video editing.[33] In Causeway Bay, an Anita-mui themed cafe called "Happiness Moon" (囍月) is also dedicated to her legacy.[34] [edit] Incidents [edit] Citizenship Mui moved to Canada in the 1990s where she lived for two years and was granted landed immigrant status. However, her constant absence from Canada resulted in her status being revoked. She never gained Canadian citizenship. [edit] Censorships In 1995 Mui performed the song "Bad Girl" (壞女孩) in Guangzhou, China where the song was banned at the time.[7][35] It was considered wild and pornographic in nature.[7] Government authorities were infuriated when she chose to sing the song on the last day of her concert.[35] [edit] Contested will In 2008, the mother of Mui, Tam Mei-kam, aged 84, contested the will. Anita Mui's estate was estimated to be worth HK$100 million. Tam was a beneficiary under the will, to the sum of HK$70,000 per month, for life. Tam argued that Anita was mentally unfit when she executed her will in 2003, weeks before her death from cancer. The High Court ruled that Mui was of sound mind when she signed the will, and that Mui simply did not trust her mother on managing money.[1]
Tok Mat Rahmat meninggal dunia
KUALA LUMPUR: Bekas Menteri Penerangan dan Setiausaha Agung Umno Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat meninggal dunia di kediamannya di Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur pagi ini. Tok Mat meninggal ketika dalam tidur
KUALA LUMPUR: Bekas Menteri Penerangan dan bekas Setiausaha Agung Umno Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat meninggal dunia di kediamannya di Bukit Damansara, di sini, pagi ini.
Allahyarham, yang sepatutnya menyambut ulang tahun kelahirannya ke-72 pada Isnin depan, dilaporkan meninggal dunia dalam tidur.
Anak sulungnya Datuk Nur Jazlan, yang juga Ahli Parlimen Pulai, berkata bapanya disedari meninggal dunia pada kira-kira 8 pagi ini ketika ibunya, Puan Sri Salbiah Abdul Hamid mengejutnya bangun daripada tidur. "Beliau meninggal dalam tidur," katanya ketika ditemui pemberita di kediaman bapanya di sini, hari ini.
Nur Jazlan berkata Allahyarham akan dikebumikan di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Bukit Kiara di sini selepas Asar.
Beliau berkata Allahyarham bapanya menghidapi penyakit buah pinggang sejak 10 tahun lalu dan perlu menjalani rawatan dialisis setiap hari. Sinonim dengan gelaran ''Tok Mat'', pemimpin veteran Umno itu menjadi Menteri Penerangan sebanyak dua kali iaitu dari 1978 hingga 1982 semasa kepimpinan Tun Hussein Onn dan dari 1987 hingga 1999 ketika kepimpinan Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Allahyarham pernah berkhidmat sebagai Duta Besar Malaysia ke Indonesia bertaraf Menteri dari 1982 hingga 1984.
Selain itu, Allahyarham menyandang jawatan Setiausaha Agung Umno sejak 1988 hingga 1996 dan setiausaha agung Barisan Nasional (BN) dari 1988 sehingga 1999.
Semasa menjadi Menteri Penerangan, allahyarham memperkenalkan Program "Setia Bersama Rakyat" (Semarak) yang bertujuan meningkatkan semangat cintakan negara. Ketegasannya juga turut ditampilkan antaranya dalam menyelesaikan isu disiplin artis tempatan apabila mengarahkan penyanyi rock memotong rambut panjang mereka jika mahu menyertai program di Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM).
Antara yang mematuhi arahan beliau ialah kumpulan rock Wings dengan penyanyi utamanya Awie dan kumpulan Search dengan penyanyi utamanya Amy. - Bernama
"Tok Mat" pergi dengan mudah, tenang: Isteri
KUALA LUMPUR: "Saya syukur kerana dia pergi dengan mudah dan aman," kata Puan Sri Salbiah Abdul Hamid, mengenai pemergian suaminya bekas Menteri Penerangan dan bekas Setiausaha Agung Umno, Tan Sri Mohamed Rahmat ke Rahmatullah, hari ini.
Allahyarham, yang lebih dikenali sebagai Tok Mat, meninggal dunia di kediaman mereka di Bukit Damansara di sini kira-kira 8 pagi.
Allahyarham, yang sepatutnya menyambut ulang tahun kelahirannya ke-72 pada Isnin depan, dilaporkan meninggal dunia dalam tidur.
Salbiah berkata beliau menyedari suaminya tidak bernafas kira-kira 8 pagi ketika mahu menutup mesin dialisis yang dipasang pada tubuh suaminya.
"Selalunya, tiap-tiap pagi dalam 8.40 (pagi) saya akan menutup mesin dialisis yang dipasang pada arwah, tetapi pagi tadi kira-kira 8 pagi, saya tengok mesin itu ''hang'' (terhenti) dan dada arwah tidak menunjukkan dia bernafas," katanya kepada di kediamannya di sini, hari ini.
Salbiah berkata melihat keadaan arwah, beliau segera menelefon doktor dan anak-anaknya bagi memaklumkan perkara itu. "Doktor (yang datang) kemudian mengesahkan arwah telah menghembuskan nafas terakhir dalam 8 pagi tadi," katanya.
Allahyarham menghidapi penyakit buah pinggang sejak 10 tahun lalu dan perlu menjalani rawatan dialisis setiap hari.
Salbiah berkata Allahyarham juga mengarahkan pemandu keluarganya untuk datang bekerja pagi ini bagi membawanya keluar berjalan.
"Arwah mengarahkan pemandu kami untuk datang bekerja walaupun hari ini cuti umum. Arwah meminta pemandu untuk membawa saya keluar berjalan-jalan... macam tanda seperti dia hendak pergi," katanya. Beliau bagaimanapun terkilan kerana tidak sempat memohon maaf daripada Allahyarham.
"Semalam beliau langsung tidak memanggil saya...selalunya setiap malam dia akan panggil saya untuk membuang air kecil dan saya akan bawanya serta tolak mesin (dialisis) ke bilik air.
"Saya juga tak dengar apa-apa kecuali dengar arwah buka dan tutup TV...memang dia akan tengok berita 24 jam. Agaknya dia tak rasa sakit, syukur Alhamdulilah, beliau pergi dengan aman," katanya.
Salbiah juga bersyukur kerana sebelum Allahyarham meninggal dunia, beliau sempat bertemu Menteri Penerangan Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim.
"Beliau nak sangat bertemu dengan Datuk Seri Rais dan dua hari lepas arwah dapat bertemu dengannya di pejabat Kementerian Penerangan Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan".
Salbiah turut mengucapkan terima kasih kepada semua pihak termasuk pemimpin tertinggi kerajaan yang hadir memberi penghormatan terakhir kepada Allahyarham.
Jenazah Mohamed akan dikebumikan di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Bukit Kiara di sini selepas Asar. - Bernama Masa saya lahir, inilah Menteri Penerangan ketika itu.
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8. Jalang (18PL)
9. Lembing Awang Pulang Ke Dayang
Iklan Streamyx terbaru yang memaparkan seorang lelaki menaiki kereta dengan muzik berirama techno dengan kereta yang hanya bergerak perlahan dikatakan telah mensabotaj P1 W1MAX yang sinonim dengan pengiklanan " Potong". Ini kerana stiker "P" seperti yang dilihat dalam iklan Streamyx itu ialah seperti font yang digunakan oleh P1 W1MAX. Iklan Streamyx mengajar kita supaya kita tidak percaya kepada mereka yang kurang berpengelaman. Iklan P1 W1MAX (Lagu Potong): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=swOJYitMdHI (Remix) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Q3OXZ52Q178 (Melayu) Iklan Streamyx (Radio) (Bahasa Cina): http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UPGxpGkfz1sIklan P1 W1MAX (Radio) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qpwgPZICpHM (Bahasa Melayu) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0I_e2jkUTZ8 (Bahasa Inggeris) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PNSUKNck3kk (Bahasa Cina) Iklan P1 Wimax (Sudah Potong Ke Belum?) (Bahasa Melayu)
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=oCevOKz34toP1 Tagline :
Cut Already ? Cut the wires. Cut the charges. Cut the lag (Bahasa Inggeris)
Sudah potong ? Potong wayar. Potong kos. Lebih pantas. (Bahasa Melayu)
你割咗没啊? (Bahasa Cina)
Streamyx Tagline :
If its not Streamyx, its not good enough (Bahasa Inggeris) Ia dikatakan bahawa kita seharusnya mempercayai Streamyx kerana ianya ialah broadband No. 1 di Malaysia dengan liputan yang terbaik, terpantas, nilai terbaik dan stabil. Kini Streamyx tidak mempunyai kos permulaan, tiada yuran pemasangan dan pengaktifan dan modem wi-fi percuma. Ini bukan kali pertama berlaku, tetapi ia sudah berlaku sejak pertengahan Oktober apabila P1 W1MAX cuba "merendahkan" pesaing utamanya dalam internet jalur lebar iaitu Streamyx kerana gambarnya yang memotong kabel RJ11 iaitu wayar telefon tetap. Dan iklan Streamyx juga menjadi tanda tanya apabila muka seorang lelaki dalam iklan tersebut mempunyai iras wajah CEO P1 W1MAX iaitu Michael Lai. Selain itu, ada juga rungutan yang mengatakan yang kedua-dua P1 W1MAX dan Streamyx adalah bukan yang terbaik untuk internet.
Armed to fight piracy
By HARIATI AZIZAN Come this time next year, the Government may be taking action against anyone who owns even one pirated DVD, VCD or CD. WHILE her friends – and throngs of other young girls nationwide – swamped the local cinema over the past week to catch the vampire blockbuster hit they have been waiting for, The Twilight Saga: New Moon, media student Misha Ahmad, 19, was rushing to her neighbourhood VCD* shop to get the vampire film she’d been coveting for months –Thirst.
The South Korean thriller, which won the Jury Prize at the Cannes International Film Festival last May, is one film that will never hit the Malaysian cinema circuit, says Misha.
“It is critically acclaimed but you don’t get to watch movies like this in the cinema here because it may be too risqué for our censorship board. You can’t even buy the original DVD here because of the censors,” she says. And that is why she buys a lot of pirated discs, she shares, adding that she spends around RM100 a month on them.
Massive swoop: The Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Ministry’s enforcement division seized more than RM300mil worth of pirated discs from 2004 to 2008. “I love foreign and art films and the only way I can get them is from overseas, Amazon.com or the (pirated DVD) store. And when you can spend RM15 down the road instead of RM150 plus travel or delivery expenses, which one will you choose?” she argues. For bank clerk Amin Saad, 36, buying pirated discs is more of a necessity.
“I have three children, so one family outing to the cinema would cost me at least RM50, and that does not include meals or even snacks. If we buy a DVD, it will only cost RM10, no transport, and we can make the food ourselves. And we can still enjoy watching a movie together,” he says. Whatever the reason, watching movies on pirated discs is one of the most popular Malaysian pastimes.
Similarly, pirated music discs are also a hit with many Malaysians. It is no wonder that the recent news of the Government’s plan to prosecute anyone caught with even one pirated optical disc (DVD, VCD or music CD) – regardless of whether it is for personal use –has created a big stir.
As Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob who mooted the measure warned, owning pirated discs, even if only one, is an offence. “If we are to protect the creativity of film producers, music composers and the like, we must not only educate people but also mete out stiff penalties,” he said. The advent of technology, which has made it easier to pirate material, and the huge demand, has boosted the local pirated disc market, he said.
The ministry’s Enforcement Division seized more than RM300mil worth of pirated discs from 2004 to 2008. Last year alone, the ministry seized more than RM20mil worth of pirated discs. As of September this year, up to 618, 618 pirated discs have been confiscated. According to director-general for enforcement Roslan Mahyuddin, however, the number of pirated optical disc operators has decreased or gone underground, making them difficult to trace.
As of Sept 2009, only 177 “pirates” were arrested compared to 532 for the whole of last year. Hence, cutting demand is an important enforcement measure. The Police reportedly have long mulled over hauling up those who buy or are in possession of pirated discs to put an end to such syndicates in the country. For instance, in Penang where piracy is rampant, the state police chief has revealed publicly that their operations against pirated disc retailers have not been effective, and it is seriously deliberating such a drastic action.
For this aim, the Government said that it will propose amendments to the Copyright Act next year. Richard Wee, chair of the Kuala Lumpur Bar’s Information Technology Committee, lauds the Government’s proposed move, describing it as a positive step that will ensure less leakage to piracy.
Currently, he explains, there are provisions in the Copyright Act that allow the authorities to conduct search and other action but any amendment must take into account the Presumption of Innocence and the rights guaranteed in our Federal Constitution. “There must be safeguards in the amendments (which I presume will be in that Copyright Act).” 
Wee adds that there are other measures that need to be taken for a tougher action against piracy and illegal downloading. “The usual way is to impose an extremely high penalty. Also, the law may allow the authorities wider power of seizure and search, but with the public perception of not trusting the authorities, I would not recommend this at all. “Instead, the authorities should embark on a ‘persuasion’ approach: not by producing sub-standard campaign via Filem Negara but by showing (for example) the ‘making’ of the movies’ – show people how difficult it is to produce a movie. The usual education thingy – go back to school; tell our kids to buy original. They must also persuade the DVD producers to lower the price of the original. “I think my views here are not new but I will say something extra. I would prefer to stamp out illegal DVD but if all else fails, please consider legalising the illegal DVD producers. Collect tax from them and use that tax to pay the movie makers. “I know this is a simplistic way and I know many will attack this plan. But think about it and see how we can make it work (if we do agree to do this). The mechanism and other details can be worked out,” says Wee, who believes that both the suppliers and consumers are to be blamed. “If the consumer respects the concept of creativity and originality, then we will not be in this mess. But at the same time, original DVDs/CDs are outrageously priced. I cannot understand how a show which can be seen at a cinema for RM10 can be sold in DVD form for as high as RM100. “While I understand that a DVD can be watched anytime (hence the higher price), the cost of making a DVD is so low it does not make sense to charge so high. So, this high price obviously drives the demand (for pirated versions) up.” While pirated DVDs/CDs is an urgent problem, the Internet is also a massive issue to combat, he adds. “In my view, bodies like the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) etc must take steps to ensure movies and songs are not illegally available to be downloaded on the net to ensure this proposed crackdown will work. There is no use imposing a stiff penalty when an ordinary Malaysian can go to a website and download a movie.” Not surprisingly, most industry players laud the move.  Monteiro: 'The question is, how do we sustain the creative industry in the country.' As Universal Music Group International senior vice-president for Asean Sandy Monteiro puts it, piracy has decimated the creative industry in Malaysia for the last 15 years. The Malaysian music industry, for instance, has been recording an annual reduction in its revenue in the last decade – from the high average annual sales of RM200mil in the late 1990s to the current average of RM80mil a year. “It is not the question of how we get rid of pirated discs. The question is how do we sustain the creative industry in the country. The industry needs to get the support of the public, and if they cannot do it out of the goodness of their heart, maybe the Government needs to be more aggressive,” Monteiro says. “If the proposed move creates a disincentive or discourages people from buying pirated products which will help our creative industry survive, then I say why not?” Calling the move a “bold step”, he adds that the message is more important than the action. “The primary objective of the proposal is to instil fear in people that if they buy pirated products there is a chance they will be prosecuted. In most cases, the situation can be described as closing the stable door after the horse has bolted but if it creates the atmosphere where there is a flowback to legalised products then this is good.” Norman Abdul Halim, chief executive officer and president of KRU Group concurs. “I think taking action is a fair thing to do. Malaysian users are aware that the content is illegal in the first place but they still partake in it,” he says. “It is a crime. For example, if you knowingly buy stolen goods, you are breaking the law. So, I believe that what the government is trying to do is good.” Norman says that when the law is enforced or passed in parliament, it will only take action against those who break the law. “It will help stop people from buying pirated materials,” he stresses. There are also many in the industry who feel that the Government needs to eliminate the supply first. “But I think the supply is driven by the demand,” says Norman. “The big issue is the demand, so that is why it is equally important to take action against those who break the law by buying pirated stuff.” Malaysian Film Producers Association president Ahmad Puad Onah stresses that pirated goods should not be in the market at all. “The authorities should make sure that they are not available, not chase after the people who buy them. As long as people see them in the market they will not think that they are illegal and will buy it.” * “VCD, DVD and CD” is used interchangeably to refer to optical discs with video or audio data. The Star - 6 December 2009
KATEGORI DRAMA
* Drama Terbaik: Tersasar di Jalanmu
* Pelakon Lelaki Terbaik Drama: Que Haidar ( Terlerai Takbir Kasih )
* Pelakon Wanita Terbaik Drama: Rosnah Mat Aris (Tersasar di Jalanmu)
* Pelakon Pembantu Lelaki Terbaik Drama: Ahmad Tamimi Siregar (Tak Serupa Tapi Sama)
* Pelakon Pembantu Wanita Terbaik Drama: Norish Ismail (Tersasar Di Jalanmu)
* Pengarah Terbaik Drama: Erma Fatima (Tersasar di Jalanmu)
* Lakon TV Terbaik: Erma Fatima (Tersasar Di Jalanmu)
* Drama Rantaian Terbaik: Kekasihku Seru
* Drama Komedi Terbaik: Datin Wan Abe
* Videografi Terbaik: Tersasar Di Jalanmu
KATEGORI FILEM
* Filem Terbaik : Wayang
* Pelakon Lelaki Terbaik Filem : Eman Manan (Wayang)
* Pelakon Wanita Terbaik Filem : Liyana Jasmay (KAMI The Movie)
* Pelakon Pembantu Lelaki Terbaik Filem : Zulhuzaimy (Wayang)
* Pelakon Pembantu Wanita Terbaik Filem : Ida Nerina (Wayang)
* Pengarah Terbaik Filem : Dr. Hatta Azad Khan (Wayang)
* Lakon Layar Terbaik : Fariza Azlina Isahak (KAMI The Movie)
KATEGORI PENERBITAN DALAMAN
* Rancangan Dokumentari / Majalah Terbaik : Majalah 3 �Gaza�
* Rancangan Bual Bicara Terbaik : AC Di Sini
* Rancangan Hiburan Terbaik : Kemuncak Sehati Berdansa 2
* Rancangan Muzikal Terbaik: Anugerah Juara Lagu 23
* Rancangan Realiti Terbaik : Gadis Melayu Akhir
* Rancangan Laporan Khas / Berita Terbaik : Buletin Utama �Air Najis�
ANUGERAH KHAS JURI
* Anugerah Yasmin Ahmad: Jaclyn Victor
Tahniah buat semua pemenang Anugerah Skrin 2009
Sila maklum, kebanyakkan pemenang Anugerah Skrin 2009 tidak hadir ketika acara itu.
Berikut adalah senarai lagu yang layak ke Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) 24:
01. Aku Skandal - Hujan (komposer/penulis lirik: Noh)
02. Tak Mungkin Kerna Sayang - Alyah (komposer: Ajai, penulis lirik: Habsah Hassan)
03. Aurora - Estranged (komposer/penulis lirik: Estranged)
04. Bengang - Akim (komposer: Amir, penulis lirik: Sheikh Qalam)
05. Aku Rindu Sayang Kamu - Black (komposer/penulis lirik: Yuzai)
06. Dan Sebenarnya - Yuna (komposer/penulis lirik: Yuna, Paan, Efry, Adil)
07. Rindu Terhenti - Tomok (komposer: Aubrey Suwito, penulis lirik: Tinta)
08. Pakai Buang - Stacy (komposer/penulis lirik: Edry)
09. Kau Aku - Aizat (komposer/penulis lirik: Aizat)
10. Pergi - Aizat (komposer/penulis lirik: Pete Teo)
11. Situasi - Bunkface (komposer/penulis lirik: Sam)
12. Bencinta - Faizal Tahir (komposer: Audi Mok, penulis lirik: Faizal Tahir)
13. Cinta Adam Dan Hawa - Misha Omar (komposer: Azmeer, penulis lirik: Allahyarham Loloq)
14. Masih Jelas - Hafiz (komposer: Aidit Alfian, penulis lirik: Ad Samad)
KAKAK Mawi, Rashidah menunjukkan bagaimana ibunya dicekik perompak yang memecah masuk rumah mereka, semalam. Gambar kecil Teratak Bonda di Felda Taib Andak, Kulai, Johor.
| KULAIJAYA: Polis menembak mati dua perompak warga Indonesia tengah hari semalam, kira-kira lapan jam selepas mereka bersama dua lagi rakan merompak rumah ibu penyanyi terkenal, Mawi atau Asmawi Ani di Felda Taib Andak, di sini.
Empat lelaki dipercayai berusia antara 20 dan 30 tahun bersenjatakan parang, memecah rumah ibu Mawi, Teratak Bonda, kira-kira jam 4 pagi semalam, dipercayai melalui pintu belakang sebelum melarikan telefon bimbit, wang tunai dan barang kemas dianggarkan bernilai RM8,000.
Ketika kejadian, terdapat sembilan orang di rumah berkenaan termasuk ibu Mawi, Ramlah Sarlan; kakaknya, Rashidah Ani, 38; suami Rashidah, Sahrom Saji, 40, serta tiga anak; adik Mawi, Asmidah Ani, 22, dan dua anak saudara penyanyi itu. Bertindak atas maklumat berkenaan, polis menubuhkan satu pasukan khas terdiri daripada anggota dari Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen negeri serta Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah Kulaijaya bagi menjejaki kumpulan perompak terbabit.
Difahamkan, usaha menjejaki kereta perompak terbabit berhasil, selepas polis mendapat maklumat orang ramai bahawa ada sebuah kereta mencurigakan masuk ke ladang kelapa sawit, Ladang Fraser yang terletak kira-kira lima kilometer dari Felda Taib Andak.
Berikutan itu, pasukan polis mengepung kawasan berkenaan, dan mengarahkan empat perompak terbabit menyerah diri tetapi mereka bertindak menyerang anggota polis mengakibatkan dua daripada mereka ditembak mati manakala dua lagi berjaya meloloskan diri.  |
| Timbalan Ketua Polis negeri, Datuk Jalaluddin Abdul Rahman pada sidang media di Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen Johor, berkata dua perompak yang ditembak mati dikenali sebagai Marwa, 30, dari Mataram, Batam dan Roni Aslah, 29, dari Tanjung Pinang.
"Mereka masuk ke Johor menggunakan pasport sah masing-masing pada Jumaat minggu lalu serta Khamis lalu, dan kereta yang digunakan perompak ini, jenis Proton Waja dilaporkan dicuri di Taman Pelangi, di sini, Oktober lalu," katanya.
Jalaludin berkata, polis turut menemui sebahagian barang kemas disamun dari rumah ibu Mawi dan peralatan yang dipercayai digunakan untuk menyamun seperti kuku kambing, pemotong besi dan pemutar skru.
Katanya, kes berkenaan disiasat mengikut Seksyen 307 dan 395 Kanun Keseksaan dan usaha sedang dijalankan bagi mengesan dua lagi perompak yang dipercayai masih berada di sekitar Kulaijaya.  | | SEBAHAGIAN senjata serta barangan yang ditemui selepas polis menembak mati dua daripada empat penjenayah yang memecah masuk rumah Mawi di Felda Taib Andak, semalam. | Sementara itu, Rashidah yang sedang mengandung lapan bulan ketika ditemui berkata, mereka sekeluarga melalui detik mencemaskan selama kira-kira 10 minit.
Beliau berkata, kepalanya serta ibu, Ramlah diketuk beberapa kali selain rantai dan gelang mereka diragut salah seorang perompak terbabit.
"Saya tidur di tingkat bawah bersama dua anak, manakala ibu di bilik lain di tingkat bawah terkejut apabila mendengar bunyi bising dan mendapati terdapat empat lelaki di dalam rumah, berpakaian ala ninja sebelum salah seorang daripada mereka bertindak mencekik leher bagi mengelak saya menjerit.
"Bagaimanapun, saya terjerit kerana ketakutan menyebabkan kepala saya diketuk sebanyak tiga kali dengan ulu parang sebelum saya terus memeluk anak dan meminta mereka (anak) juga tidak membuat bising," katanya.
Beliau berkata, rantai dan gelang diragut dalam kejadian itu sebelum salah seorang daripada perompak terbabit memasuki bilik Ramlah lalu mencekik serta merampas rantai dan gelang.
"Suami yang tidur di dalam bilik di tingkat atas kemudian keluar dan ketika menuruni tangga ternampak perompak terbabit menyebabkannya lari semula ke atas sebelum salah seorang daripada perompak mengejarnya ke dalam bilik," katanya.
Sementara itu Mawi ketika dihubungi selepas selesai perlawanan Liga Futsal HotFM 2009 di Sabah petang semalam mengakui panik dan bimbang sebaik diberitahu mengenai kejadian yang menimpa keluarganya.
Mawi mengakui kejadian berkenaan bukanlah yang pertama kali, sebaliknya sudah masuk kali ketiga sejak sebelum bergelar juara Akademi Fantasia 3 lagi.
"Memang kejadian kali ini agak menakutkan dan ganas kerana penjenayah bertindak lebih berani menggunakan senjata selain bertopeng," tambahnya yang berbangga atas kecekapan polis menumpaskan dua daripada empat penjenayah berkenaan kurang daripada 24 jam selepas kejadian.
KUALA LUMPUR: Award-winning film director Yasmin Ahmad (pic) has died from massive bleeding in the brain at the Damansara Specialist Hospital. She died at 11.25pm yesterday. She had undergone surgery following her collapse at the TV3 headquarters Seri Pentas on Thursday. The 51-year-old movie maker was famed for her advertisements and films capturing the essence of racial harmony in Malaysia. Relatives, loved ones and a large group of luminaries from the local movie and television scene gathered at the hospital the moment they heard about her death. Among the first to arrive were veteran actress Fatimah Abu Bakar – a close friend of Yasmin – and Media Prima International CEO Datuk Seri Farid Ridzuan. Although distraught, those present paid tribute to the award-winning director. “We would come cross a few great people in our time on earth. Yasmin was one of them. “She wasn’t an easy person to live or work with, but that was only because she was so talented. “She had a big heart and vision that we usually don’t understand. That was why people misunderstood her. But she never intended any malice,” said Fatimah. She added Yasmin’s films had always been about love and forgiveness because that was the way her parents brought her up. Fatimah’s daughter, Sharifah Amani, who acted in Yasmin’s films, was too distraught as she stood by at her mother’s side. She refused to talk to the press. Fatimah and Farid acted as the spokespersons for Yasmin’s family to announce her death and details of her funeral. TV host Aznil Nawawi, said he had always admired Yasmin’s work although he never had a chance to work with her. “She possessed the knack on how to capture the essence of Malaysia through her movies and commercials. “I last saw her when she was promoting her movie Talentime at the Radio Era office,” he added. Suria FM chief executive officer Engku Imran Engku Zainal Abidin described Yasmin’s death as a great loss – not only to the entertainment and movie industry, but to the nation as a whole. “Her movies are watched by all races because they can all relate to the messages conveyed. “We have lost a great, intelligent and creative director,” he added. Yasmin will be buried after Zohor prayers today, although at press time the location of the burial has yet to be determined. Fatimah said Yasmin’s body would be taken to the SS19 Mosque in Subang Jaya for prayers. Tributes for Yasmin Ahmad What a sad day to lose such a rare gem of talent like her. I sincerely hope there will be more film producers/directors like her who dare to break the man-made barriers built by our society. Non-pretentious, kind, honest and full of love -- that's the Yasmin we see in her work. My prayers are to her and her family members. May Allah bless you for opening our eyes to subjects which others prefer to remain close and may there be more of you out there. You will be sorely missed :-( - Jan from Shah Alam She deserved to get datukship for her passion in entertainment. Although she is no longer in this world but her her name will be remembered for a long, long time. - Venga Every year, I look forward to her creative works. I will be at a loss this year. We will miss you, Yasmin. Rest in peace - bplee (Singapore) She is a true Malaysian film director whose work transcends race and religion. We will all miss her great work. Her passing is truly a great loss to Malaysia. Thank you Kak Yasmin for your great contribution. May God bless her and her soul rest in peace. - Siew Teh Yasmin Ahmad - a talented storyteller and film director, does not only show her creativity through film making, but in the film making itself, it speaks louder than 10000 written words. I remember watching all her Petronas Ads at one go and couldn't wait for the next Ads whether during Independence day or any other festive seasons - because it never fails to warm my heart with the message of unity, love, and forgiveness. May you rest in Peace Yasmin, even though you have passed on, but your work, what you have left behind will FOREVER be etched in all our hearts. - Elaine Leong Today we lost such a wonderful individual. She personified what most of us believe in... a united Malaysia. She will be greatly missed. Never a time when tears would not flow after seeing her movies or her adverts. I’m now an expatriate working in a foreign land but whenever I watch her movies, in that brief moment, I’m in Malaysia. My Malaysia. Only Yasmin understands what this means. Unfortunately many of us have forgotten that... We will miss you. - Rafik Ali, Abu Dhabi She was a true Malaysian, racial ethnicity was never an issue. She will be missed, for her thought provoking if controversial films. Goodbye and God Bless You. - Dave Raj A Star has fallen. Yasmin will be missed, very much... - LEE CH You changed my perception of Malay cinema and changed my life too. May you produce and direct from above. God Bless You. Rest in Peace.- Ravinder Sran You've always been one great director! Thank you for all the wonders you have brought to us, we will miss you forever. Good bye and rest in peace. - LongYC Yasmin left behind her "values" for the benefit of the present and the future generation. Let's rejoice in the fortune of having her being part of our society. And let's spread her message to the young ones so that her message continues to ripple far and wide. May Yasmin find peace and enjoy the merits she has accrued in this life time. May she find happiness where ever she is right now. Good bye Yasmin. - Uncle Bugs Al-fateha. May Allah be with Yasmin always for all the good and kindness she has done in this world. To the family be strong and god knows....insyaallah - Mohd Sulaiman Director Yasmin Ahmad captivated the nation with works of art that left a sentimental impression on many including myself. The movie "Sepet" touched my heart in more ways than one. Yasmin Ahmad not only bridged the cultural divide but also the age gap with scenes that brought tears and laughters all in one single run. Residing in Sydney, Australia, I often glance through her work whenever i feel homesick through The Star Online. Puan Yasmin Ahmad, Allah has taken you from us far too early but for reasons we cannot doubt. My prayers are with you and your family, I am sure so are those of millions of Malaysians world wide. Our nation has you to thank for all your amazing efforts, bringing morality, tradition, racial equity and the Malaysian spirit to every Malaysian. Thank you and so long. - JC, Sydney Being in Melbourne, I felt a kind of sadness at 3am in the morning when I read about Yasmin Ahmad's passing. Her movies have touched me in a way unimaginable, how her movies have been criticised by certain quarters due to their own misguided prejudice, how we'll never see her telling her remarkable stories again. She was the one who showed us that the local film scene isn't entirely bad - and possibly the only local film director whom I respected very much. I can't help but feel that her passing is too premature. The world is unfair when all the good people in the universe seem to pass on way before their time. - Clem I was deeply disturbed when I received the news on the passing of Yasmin Ahmad. I even burst into tears. Was praying hard that she would recover from her sudden stroke attack but God loves her more. I never failed to watch her creative works be it films or commercial ads that are true manifestation of 1Malaysia concept. Her views on certain issues may be radical to some, but she was very sincere in conveying them to the people of Malaysia. Rest in peace Kak Yasmin, may God bless your soul. - Chuah Kee Man, Universiti Malaysia Sarawak Yasmin Ahmad was a true example of the 1Malaysia concept. It is really unfortunate that she has left us at such a young age and at the peak of her career. The gift of her compassion and talent will be long remembered. May God bless her soul and may her soul rest in peace. We will miss you Yasmin. - Bong Soon Heng Yasmin Ahmad, an outstanding writer and director she has been. You are known for your thought-provoking films that convey messages of love, harmony and true nationalism for the country. You will be deeply missed. May your good Soul Rest in Peace. - Dayani Murali, Johor We have lost a voice of love, forgiveness, compassion; a bridge sorely needed across waters of divide; a talent that crossed national, geographical, cultural spheres; a symbol of integrity, courage. I found myself crying. From her work, I know enough to say, it is the will of God. Rest in Peace. I give thanks to have had the opportunity to be touched by her work, including an opportunity earlier this year to attend a post-screening discussion which she hosted. Thank you, Kak Yasmin. Your works will live on. - Myeegee I was fortunate enough to have met Yasmin Ahmad once. It was a very special moment because I had just finished watching "Gubra" in the cinemas. Despite my attempts at getting an autograph, Yasmin humbly turned me down and being the wonderful professional that she is, offered me her card instead. We exchanged opinions about the subtle messages behind "Gubra" and the state of Malaysian Culture. I mentioned I have yet to watch "Sepet" and she offered me to drop by her office and get a director's copy from her personally. Humbled and inspired, I left that day thinking I have met an amazing individual. Her passing today has left a deep void in me. Knowing I will never enjoy anymore great movies and ads she has in store for all of us. However, Yasmin has left behind a great legacy that will truly stay in our hearts for all of time. Thank you, Yasmin. We miss you already. May you rest in peace. - Jeff Mahadi, Tropicana Indah Yasmin Ahmad has been a household name for many years in my life. Her beautifully choreographed ads were always heart-warming, and some left tears in my eyes. Who will ever forget those touching and thought-provoking commercials for Hari Raya, Chinese New Year and Deepavali festivals – some can make you laugh and cry at the same time? For those who were silent, she was their voice. For those who were predictable, she challenged the stereotypes. You know you’ve made an impact when your work is the subject of debate and criticism but yet, still greatly acknowledged by people who appreciate. After all, Yasmin’s works have the power to make you sit up and start thinking. And while the rest of the world still go on, may your torch still be carried on into the future by those who want to spread the message of family values, friendship, love, openness and racial-blindness. Yasmin Ahmad, you’ll will always be a hero in many people's hearts. I will greatly miss you blog entries as well. - Ang Lai Imm You showed us what it means to look beyond labels. Even to someone who's so unsentimental like me. I have a small goofy smile on my face after watching your advertisements, and sometimes brush little teardrops off my face. I'm wiping tears off my face now, even as another goofy smile stretches my mouth, in the memory of the work of someone who have touched my heart. Thank you and rest in peace. - Faz K Thank you for your great advertisements and movies.
Thank you for being such a great storyteller and film maker.
Thank you for everything that you have done.
We will miss you. May you rest in peace. - ahwei We cant get another Yasmin Ahmad. She is a legacy in the Malaysian film industry. My heartfelt condolence to her family members. - shathish, Damansara. As far as I know, Malaysia has never had such a great storyteller. She loves Malaysia so dearly that she always incorporate Malaysia's identity in all her works. I'll miss her (and her work) dearly and I'm sure every single Malaysians who knows who she is would miss her too!! May you find peace with God, wherever you are. - SY Lau, Subang Jaya She was the Malaysian masterpiece in Film making. She never fails to produce such divine and meaningful ads for her fellow Malaysians. We have surely become much better souls through her work. She was such an inspiring soul and I wish I had been given the chance to have met her in person. Rest in Peace, Yasmin Ahmad, You're in a better world and I'm sure you will flourish that place with more inspiring stories that you brilliantly write everyday. God Bless. - Jillian Kaur, Subang Jaya, Selangor Yasmin Ahmad personifies greatness. Her films and commercials are so so real and genuine that they propel the masses to reconsider the possibility of actually maintaining a harmonious community made up of individuals from different racial and religious backgrounds. Her demise is a great loss to the human race. My heartfelt condolences to her family, friends and not forgetting her legion of fans. Al-Fatihah... - Lynn Nusa, Bintulu Never will I forget such a great figure in the Malaysian film industry. Frankly speaking I don't see many Malay films. But I catched all your masterpieces, films and Petronas advertisement. I really hope Petronas would make a DVD compilation of all your works with all proceeds going to charity. This would be the best way to honour "The Great Yasmin Ahmad"...RIP - CK Cheah It was unfortunate to hear of the demise of the greatest movie director from Malaysia. Michael Jackson and Farrah Fawcett left us not too long ago. Today, we mourn the loss of Yasmin Ahmad. Yasmin Ahmad has always been a director with a heart at mind. She opted not to go with the mainstream flow, but go with the flow of her heart. Sepet, Gubra and Muallaf are the most fantastic movies made by her. Her works teach us the message of love and forgiveness, where race and religion will never be a obstacle to knowing each other much better. Today, she is gone. But the message of love and forgiveness will stay with us forever. We will greatly miss you and remember the message you are sending to us, Yasmin. - Dave Ding, Singapore We've understood love better by knowing you as you have shown us so much from your experiences and your films. We have lost someone great who has given us love in such a unique way not only through her commercials during festive seasons but also through our daily conversation/contact with her. We live and love better because of her. It saddens me as I did not manage to buy you your favorite Hor Fun that you asked for as both of us were too busy. It's something I will regret for the rest of my life. Rest In Peace Yasmin. May Allah Bless Your Soul. Al-Fatihah... - Shahrin Ong Abdullah, Bukit Antarabangsa Salam. Kiriman takziah buat keluarga Allahyarhamah Yasmin Ahmad. Saya adalah peminat Yasmin Ahmad No 1 di Malaysia. Saya amat merasai kehilangan beliau terutama hasil-hasil karya beliau semasa beliau masih hidup. Moga Allah mencucuri rahmat ke atas rohnya. Amin. - Azlina, Kedah I never knew or met Yassin Ahmad personally, however her commercial for the 50th merdeka got into my heart (PS: im not malaysian). I liked the way she did her commercials about love, honesty, family and respect to one another. I am saddened but as a Muslim, what can I do; it's faith. They say good people leave us quick, in this case it's true, malaysia lost a great director. May Allah allows her his mercy, amin. - Al-Nasser Salahaddin Kak Yasmin, I believe most Malaysians will miss your ads in TV, your movies in cinema. There'll be no second Yasmin Ahmad, NEVER! And, Kak Yasmin, although we only met once a long time ago, I forgot to tell you that the nasi lemak kukus you made during the screening of the director's cut of Gubra at me and my brother's place back in 2005 was yummy! You'll certainly be missed. Al-Fatihah. - Noor Anita Binti Mohd Tahir Thank you for showing us that we have always been Malaysians... We need to have more people like you - brave, creative, courageous, witty, beautiful - who have the common sense to do right and not wrong... We do not require tolerance to have friends from other races or religions, any more than the tolerance we need to live with our own siblings... I thought you'd be around forever but life is always too short for those who do good. You will be dearly missed, Yasmin. - Siew Kim, PJ RIP, yasmin ahmad. No more u, no more meaningful petronas ads, no more quality local movie. we will miss u!! - Danesh Letchumanan In the swirling, heaving, turbulence of racial dogma and bigotry, you rose to speak for the majority of Malaysians about love, harmony and forgiveness. You shone like a beacon, Yasmin. You made us see the strength and power of oneness, the exquisite delicacy and beauty of racial harmony. I will miss you. Malaysia will miss you. May Allah bless you. - Gulnaz Shaik I would like to thank her for her great accomplishment especially from all her projects. She will truly be missed and we will never forget her stamina, courage and sacrifices in making stories accepted by all walks of life. May her soul rest in peace. - RCKW & FLY Very sad day for Malaysia. We have lost one of the most talented and endearing citizens. Too young and too soon. May God bless her soul. - N Hapizah Never have I loved any local director before Yasmin Ahmad came out with her really cool and often touching commercials and films. I remember how excited I would be everytime her new movies came out! I love Yasmin Ahmad a lot and I'm extremely sad that she's gone and I cannot watch her works anymore. Rest in Peace Yasmin Ahmad, you know we all love you! - Tan Shirlexia Rest in peace Storyteller
When you made the movie "Sepet"
It is like making a story of my life
You woke every Malaysian up
You're the Shakespeare of Asian
Putting "Romeo & Juliet" in "Sepet"
You made every Malaysian
Want to be a Malaysian
You made every Malaysian
Want to watch Malaysian made movie
Thank you. - Johnny Tan I became a fan of Yasmin through all the numerous Petronas commercials. I was enchanted and at the same time touched by the simple yet effective message that she was trying to send. Then came all the award winning movies which I truly enjoyed. I met some of her notable Sepet and Gubra casts and they are truly gifted. Yasmin has a very talented eye to spot talent and nurture them. Certain quarters create controversy because a lot of people are still in denial over some important social issues. The industry will NEVER be the same without Yasmin Ahmad. May your soul rest in peace. You will be truly missed. I will. Condolences to your family. - Kevin Chow It is a heartbreaking news knowing the passing of such a wonderful lady like Yasmin Ahmad. Though I do not know her personally, but I always follow her development in the printed and electronic media and Yasmin has got this 'gift' from God that very few of us have, especially in this sophiscated and modern world, that is her words 'touch' deeply into our hearts and these have been translated into her films and advertisements. I still can't forget about her PETRONAS advertisements for Hari Raya, which make my eyes tearful. That's the kind of message she conveyed through her works. Rest in Peace Yasmin. You will always be loved and remembered by us. - Burn, Sri Hartamas. Yasmin ahmad, you changed people through your subtle touches on celluloid. You made people dance to the tune of keroncong when it's raining outside. You made people look through colours of the skin. You made Malaysians proud. You will truly be missed. al-fatihah. - Awangku Hisyamuddin bin Pengiran Saifuddin Yasmin Ahmad can be hailed as the epitome of Bangsa Malaysia. Her films which we believe reflects her idea of Bangsa Malaysia always show that love and relationship transcend all races. This is THE spirit of Bangsa Malaysia. Her demise is not only a loss to the entertainment industry but a bigger loss to Bangsa Malaysia. My condolence to her families and to all who believe in Bangsa Malaysia. Al-Fatihah. - Alice Really sad to hear about this. Wish you happy in your after life. Your movies are the best from Malaysia. Malaysia Boleh. - Wong Sing Haow Someone who captured the essence of One Malaysia and wasn’t afraid to promote it in her work. Hope the TV stations will pay the late Yasmin tribute by screening her movies for all Malaysians to view and enjoy again. As we remember Yasmin, let’s also be reminded of her belief in a truly One Malaysia where we all live as loving brothers and sisters. - Ron Pickering I am still in shock about her untimely death. I always wanted to meet her in person to say thank you for her work and vision. I admire and adore her so much. Condolence to her family and friends. She was so talented and truly Malaysian, one of a kind! May she rest in peace. - Dr. Hairi Lasim Rest in Peace, Yasmin. You have single-handedly done more to foster racial harmony in Malaysia than anyone else. The world would be a better place if there were more like you. We cherish you, Yasmin. - Ewen Yeoh Ewe Aun Kak Yasmin, I will always remember you as the person who constantly reminds us to have faith in love, not only through your movies and commercials, but also through your own warm personality. My deepest condolences to your family. - Yee Mey I only met her once in person, and I must seriously thank god for that. How often do you get to meet someone who is not only a famous celebrity, but more importantly someone you respect and look up to from time to time. In fact her movie SEPET was the first local film I ever watched in a Cinema, and ironically Talentime was the last local movie I also saw in the Cinema. - Han I never knew yasmin until i saw SEPET a few years back... It was honest & a sincere movie. She is best at what she does. I'll mourn her by watching SEPET on DVD. RIP yasmin. - azizi othman My deepest condolences to yasmin's family. Sad to know we've lost a wonderful and talented person. - KLKHOO Though I do not know you personally, my deepest condolences to your family. Malaysia has really lost someone so talented who has done so much to bring the younger generation from the different races together through your films. You took a chance and dared to do what others don’t. Salute and profound respect for you. May you rest in peace. - Siu Gek, Wern, Ting and Jie Yasmin Ahmad, the Malaysian Steven Spielberg... now lies in our memory. The 1Malaysia director embraces the word ‘1Malaysia’ through movies and ads. We shall miss you. May you be good hands. Al-fatihah. - Rahim, Labuan I never knew her personally, but watching her ads, her movies I totally get her. I respect her boldness and enthusiams, she stood up for the truth and her rights. I am a stronger person because of her. I don't let others pull me down anymore. Thank You Yasmin, You're an inspiration. - Suraya Ali, KL 'ALFATIHAH to YASMIN AHMAD, One pretty soul I've ever met on earth. Thanks for sharing your visual journey Kak Min, I will always remember you and your filmwork in my little humble heart.' - bennylita ramlee, selangor Goodbye Yasmin, another great candle that enlightened Malaysian hearts through her talents in film directing. Though Malaysia has lost another icon but Yasmin's work, vision and persistency in proving her ideology will be remembered by people who value her contribution to the country. Nothing except death is certain in life. "Mati harimau meninggalkan belang, Mati manusia meninggalkan nama". Yasmin, you have done it and you have got it. You will be cherished and remembered always. - Eugene Pek We have lost one of the most cherished daughters of Malaysia who will always be remembered for helping us see and understand Malaysians as we are. - Michael Choong She conjured her vision of a united Malaysia in her work... her ads and films never fail to inspire and touch hearts. The brilliance of this true Malaysian will be sorely missed. RIP Yasmin. - Johnathan Tan We just celebrated the 1st anniversary of UNESCO heritage site last nite and the news of Yasmin's death is a blow to all of us. Her death should be celebrated as she has given us a picture of racial harmony in all her works. The impact she has make in our lives runs deep in our blood. May Yasmin be in good hands now. My condolences to her family and friends. We have lost a Malaysian icon. - chunwoei lim, Penang Getting a twitter update in the wee hours of the morning today was definitely heart breaking and devastating. Yasmin Ahmad was more than just an incredible filmaker, she was an inspiring individual not just to me but to everyone out there. This noble lady should be commended on her tremendous effort of producing heart -touching ads which portrays the true Malaysia. She has given us the gift that we will definitely treasure. Rest in peace Yasmin Ahmad, as you never fail to inspire me everyday although being thousands of miles away. - Yuvha Dharshini, Auckland, New Zealand. Hembusan naluri, semburan akal;
Menusuk jiwa peminat yang tinggal;
Memujuk semangat watan yang kental; Buat negara - impian tiada kesal... Sepet, Gubra merintih meminta;
Merintis budaya bersandarkan cinta;
Agarkan kita melanyak sengketa;
Walau bahasa dan kaum berbeda. - Loh Dennis Kok Kin Before Sepet came along, I always have this negative feeling about Malaysian made movies. That all change because of Sepet. It made me laugh and cry at the same time, a quality that has been missing from Malaysian movies. Yasmin's theme of 1Malaysia which is only advocated by our prime minister recently has been in her movies and commercials for a long time. Though I may not have known Yasmin Ahmad personally but her personal work (commercials and movies) touched my heart personally, for that I feel like I have lost a friend. If Michael Jackson's passing is wept by the world, I think Yasmin's passing should be wept by all Malaysian regardless of race, religion or ethnic, a true hero of 1Malaysia. A great talent she definitely is. She shall be missed. - CHU SP
Datuk Siti Nurhaliza, Aizat dan Ayu Damit melakar sejarah pada Anugerah Planet Muzik 2009
DI sebalik insiden pengeboman yang melanda dua hotel mewah di Jakarta Jumaat lalu, sehari sebelum berlangsungnya Anugerah Planet Muzik (APM) 2009, sedikit sebanyak kegusaran mula terbit di hati kita mengenang kemungkinan yang bakal menimpa rombongan artis dan media yang membuat liputan.
Begitu juga dengan kebimbangan terhadap virus H1N1 yang menular di beberapa negara. Bagaimanapun Sabtu lalu, majlis APM 2009, yang berlangsung buat pertama kali di negara terbabit memberikan rahmat tersendiri sekali gus membawa khabar gembira terutama kepada negara tercinta kita. Penyanyi kesayangan ramai, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza terus unggul dan sukar digugat apabila terus kuat mempertahankan trofi kategori Artis Wanita Paling Popular memasuki tahun kesembilan seiring dengan usia penganjuran anugerah serumpun menggabungkan tiga buah negara, Malaysia, Indonesia dan Singapura.
Malah, Siti bukan saja berjaya menawan hati peminatnya di Malaysia, bahkan kategori yang pertama kali diwujudkan, Artis Serantau Paling Popular mengtnepikan calon hebat tiga negara iaitu Agnes Monica, Aliff Aziz, Faizal Tahir, Nidji, Hujan, Meet Uncle Hussain, Hardy Mirza dan Taufik Batishah, sekali gus membuktikan hayat Siti dalam dunia seni masih relevan.
Kemunculan bakat baru tempatan sedia ada juga masih gagal mengganggu gugat takhta penyanyi yang baru saja membuat konsert Eksklusif Satu di Istana Budaya Jun lalu. Status dirinya sebagai isteri seorang usahawan, Datuk Seri Khalid Mohd Jiwa dan gosip yang sering menjadi mainan percaturan hidupnya, tidak sesekali membantutkan perjuangannya. 
Kejayaan berganda yang digenggamnya pada anugerah itu ditafsirkan sebagai hadiah yang tidak ternilai. Ia juga sebagai penanda aras buat penyanyi kelahiran Kuala Lipis, Pahang itu untuk terus berazam memberikan yang terbaik pada masa mendatang termasuk menghasilkan karya yang lebih bermutu.
“Siti bersyukur dan tidak menyangka masih lagi menerima sokongan peminat yang sudi dan tidak jemu mengundi. Kejayaan ini amat manis buat Siti kerana ia diterjemahkan sebagai semangat peminat yang menjadi faktor kekuatan untuk Siti terus melayari paksi seni ini,” kata Siti menerusi SMS yang dikirimkan telefon bimbit milik kakak iparnya, Rozi Abd Razak.
Laluan penyanyi lagu Cindai ini menempa nama di Malaysia, Indonesia, Singapura dan juga Brunei dilihat sebagai bukti bakat tempatan sepertinya wajar diberi perhatian. Di saat, tanah air berdepan kemelut kononnya artis luar negara dengan sewenang-wenangnya meraih perhatian dan sokongan di negara kita, Siti tidak betah duduk diam dan berusaha memantapkan trek profil kerjayanya.
Rezeki juga kuat menyebelahi nasibnya. Bagaimanapun, Siti melihat setiap artis yang menceburi bidang seni mempunyai sumbangan masing-masing.  | | AIZAT menang dua anugerah di Jakarta. | Katanya, tidak kira sama ada anugerah itu bersifat popular atau yang mementingkan kualiti menerusi pembabitan juri profesional, setiap penghargaan yang diterima itu mempunyai alasan konkrit dan tersendiri.
“Selain menerima sokongan di Malaysia, Siti cukup terharu kerana turut diterima di negara orang. Alhamdulillah, apa yang Siti boleh simpulkan menerusi bakat dan muzik yang diperjuangkan ini, ia mampu menyatukan Siti dengan peminat biarpun berlainan negara. Ia juga menandakan jalur muzik tidak pernah ada garis sempadan.
“Sejak setahun selepas Siti bergelar artis (1997), Siti diberi kesempatan berharga menjelajah ke semua negara ini untuk mempromosikan album termasuk membuat konsert. Alhamdulillah usaha ini diterima tanpa rasa prejudis. Bagi Siti, persaingan tetap akan ada seiring dengan peredaran waktu. Namun, ia bukan titik noktah buat Siti terus berhenti berjuang,” katanya lagi yang ketika SMS ini dikirimkan sedang bersama suami dan kakak iparnya di lapangan terbang Jakarta menanti waktu untuk kembali ke tanah air.
Peluang lebarkan sayap ke Indonesia
PADA masa yang sama, APM 2009 juga melihat kebangkitan dua generasi pelapis tempatan, Aizat dan Ayu Damit. Dua profil muda dan berbakat besar ini masing-masing mencipta nama selepas menyertai pertandingan realiti nyanyian.
Aizat mula menampakkan sisi kematangan muziknya selepas menyertai Akademi Fantasia musim kelima. Manakala Ayu pula mula melakar nama selepas bergelar juara One In A Million (OIAM) musim
kedua. Kehadiran mereka sedikit sebanyak mengisi ruang kosong persekitaran seni yang selalu dahagakan dan ketandusan bakat sebegini rupa yang mampu mencipta fenomena.
Aizat dan Ayu membanggakan negara apabila masing-masing memenangi kategori Vokal Terbaik Dalam Lagu bagi kategori Lelaki dan Wanita. Kategori Lagu Paling Popular Malaysia yang dimuat turun turut menyebelahi Aizat apabila lagu berhantu dendangannya, Hanya Kau Yang Mampu menjadi pilihan.
Bagi Aizat, 2009 nampaknya menjadi tahun bermakna buatnya apabila mula meraih kejayaan beberapa pertandingan seperti Anugerah Industri Muzik 16 dan Festival Muzik Pop Antarabangsa - Discovery 2009. Semestinya, APM 2009 terus menjadi nadi semangat untuknya terus mencipta jaya.
“Alhamdulillah, Aizat bersyukur kerja keras selama ini mula dipandang orang. Ia dilihat berbaloi apabila sudah ada pihak yang menyedari bakat yang ingin dikongsi Aizat. Aizat sendiri tidak menyangka dan terkejut apabila diumumkan untuk kategori Vokal Lelaki Terbaik itu. Aizat hanya mampu memanjat rasa kesyukuran kepada Tuhan dengan kejayaan terbaru ini.
“Tak lupa juga kepada keluarga dan peminat yang sentiasa menjadi tulang belakang di sebalik perjuangan ini. Aizat juga melihat kejayaan ini sebagai landasan dan peluang terbaik untuk melebarkan sayap di Indonesia. Paling penting, Aizat bangga mengharumkan nama Malaysia sekali lagi,” katanya ketika dihubungi Hip semalam.
Turut berkongsi perasaan yang indah ialah Ayu yang turut dihubungi Hip bagi bertanyakan lanjut mengenai kejayaan sulungnya itu selepas bergelar artis. Pernah berasa rendah diri dan terasing di bumi sendiri kerana pakej wajahnya tidak seiring dengan bakat yang ada, Ayu kini mampu tersenyum apabila sudah mula membuka mata ramai pihak terhadap transisi bakat yang mula ditunjukkan.
“Ayu gembira sangat kerana dapat buktikan kepada sesetengah pihak yang masih meragui dan tidak mempercayai bakat yang ada. Sudah tertulis rezeki Ayu menang dan juri profesional yang menentukannya. Kehadiran Ayu buat pertama kali ke Indonesia bersempena APM 2009 juga menjadi satu momen berharga apabila kejayaan ini seiring dengan peningkatan usia Ayu pada 12 Julai lalu. Kiranya anugerah ini sebagai hadiah istimewa buat hari lahir Ayu yang ke-20,” katanya yang juga tidak menolak peluang jika dapat mempromosikan diri ke Indonesia.
APM 2009 dihoskan Aznil Nawawi, Nirina Zubir dan Aura Shai dan diadakan di Pusat Konvesyen Jakarta, Sendayan. Ia disiarkan secara langsung di Global TV, Indonesia, Astro Ria dan Mediacorp (Singapura). Stacy, Faizal Tahir, Aizat, kumpulan Hujan juga turut diberi peluang membuat persembahan pada malam itu.
APM tahun lalu menyaksikan kebangkitan Faizal Tahir membawa pulang kategori Artis Lelaki Paling Popular dan Artis Baru Lelaki Terbaik. Bagaimanapun tahun ini, penyanyi yang pernah dihalang menaiki penerbangan berlepas ke Jakarta bersempena APM 2009 itu gara-gara tidak membayar pinjaman Perbadanan Tabung Pendidikan Tinggi Nasional tidak memenangi mana-mana kategori yang mencalonkan namanya.
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Kategori Terbaik:
Persembahan Vokal Terbaik Di Dalam Lagu (Artis Baru Lelaki): Aizat
Persembahan Vokal Terbaik Di Dalam Lagu (Artis Baru Wanita): Ayu
Persembahan Vokal Terbaik Di Dalam Lagu (Duo/Berkumpulan Baru Terbaik): Kotak
Kolaborasi Terbaik Di Dalam Lagu: Bete (Dewiq menampilkan Ipank)
Artis Lelaki Terbaik: Afgan
Artis Wanita Terbaik: Bunga Citra Lestari
Duo/Kumpulan Terbaik: Yovie & Nuno
Album Terbaik: Afgan (Confession No 1)
Lagu Terbaik: Laskar Pelangi
Kategori Popular:
Artis Singapura Paling Popular: Taufik Batisah
Artis Malaysia Paling Popular: Datuk Siti Nurhaliza
Artis Indonesia Paling Popular: Yuvie & Nuno
Artis Serantau Paling Popular : Datuk Siti Nurhaliza
Lagu Paling Popular (Singapura): Impianku (Didicazly)
Lagu Paling Popular (Malaysia): Hanya Kau Yang Mampu (Aizat)
Lagu Paling Popular (Indonesia): Kul Cinta (Slank)
Kategori Khas:
Anugerah Khas Planet Muzik: Gigi
Anugerah Cinta: Dik Doank
Selepas Tan Sri P. Ramlee, kini satu lagi gelaran kepada orang yang sudah meninggal dunia pulak... Sudirman kini bergelar Datuk PETANG Khamis lalu, Kak Pora dihubungi rakan karib yang kini bertugas di Berita Harian cawangan Kuantan semata-mata mahu memaklumkan pengurniaan Darjah Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (DSAP) yang membawa gelaran Datuk kepada bekas Penghibur Nombor 1 Asia, Sudirman Haji Arshad.
Kak Pora pada mulanya sukar mempercayai berita itu, lebih-lebih lagi sudah 17 tahun lamanya Sudirman meninggalkan kita semua akibat penyakit radang paru-paru. Lagipun, tidak ada `bunyi-bunyi’ beliau akan dianugerahkan darjah kebesaran itu sebelum ini. Bagaimanapun, Kak Pora sebagai seorang peminat setianya bersyukur atas perkenan Sultan Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah mengurniakan darjah kebesaran itu kepada Allahyarham, mungkin selepas mengambil kira segala jasa dan sumbangan beliau ketika hayatnya.
Pepatah Melayu ada menyebut - `harimau mati meninggalkan belang, manusia mati meninggalkan nama.’ Bagi Kak Pora, Sudirman mati bukan sekadar meninggalkan nama dan karya seninya, malah satu kebanggaan kepada kita menerusi pencapaian yang belum tentu dapat dikecapi oleh artis lain yang ada pada hari ini. Banyak pencapaiannya yang sukar diulangi, apa lagi ditandingi. Kak Pora masih ingat lagi betapa hebatnya suasana konsert percuma yang diadakannya di Jalan Chow Kit, Kuala Lumpur yang dihadiri peminat dari pelbagai bangsa dan keturunan. Masa itu Kak Pora pun sempat pergi menontonnya bersama teman lelaki, masa ketika usia remaja. Bagi Kak Pora, Sudirman bukan sekadar menyumbang kepada perkembangan industri hiburan tanah air melalui pelbagai sejarah ciptaannya, malah turut berperanan besar dalam pembentukan sosio budaya masyarakat di negara ini. dia penyanyi yang disenangi oleh semua kaum. Kematiannya ditangisi ramai peminat dan dia adalah penghibur sejati, bukan sekadar penyanyi.
Melihatkan saja peminatnya yang terdiri dari berbilang bangsa dan pelbagai latar belakang pendidikan, selain ekonomi, ia cukup menepati semangat `One Malaysia’ atau `Satu Malaysia’ yang dilaung-laungkan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak. Tidak dapat Kak Pora bayangkan, jika arwah masih hidup, tentunya beliau segak berpakaian Baju Melayu hitam dan bertanjak menerima penganugerahan ini. Namun, apakan daya... Allah lebih menyayanginya!
Allahyarham yang popular dengan lagu seperti Hujan, Merisik Khabar, Balik Kampung dan Salam Terakhir diwakili kakak sulungnya, Datin Rodziah Arshad menerima anugerah berkenaan daripada Sultan Pahang dalam istiadat di Balairung Seri, Istana Abu Bakar.
Rodziah ketika ditemui, dilaporkan berkata beliau cukup terharu apabila menerima anugerah bagi pihak Allahyarham, malah tidak menyangka masih ada pihak menghargai segala sumbangannya walaupun sudah lama meninggal dunia.
“Walaupun Sudirman sudah tiada namun arwah masih kekal dalam ingatan. Lagu-lagunya masih dimainkan di corong radio yang menandakan masyarakat masih mengingati sumbangannya. Bakat yang dimiliki Allahyarham sememangnya tiada tolok gantinya malah turut mengangkat nama Malaysia di persada antarabangsa menerusi persembahan di luar negara.
“Mungkin pingat yang diberikan Tuanku ini akan dipamerkan di Muzium Tokoh Pahang di Kuantan sebagai tanda kenang-kenangan dan penghargaan serta untuk tatapan peminat Allahyarham, namun perkara ini akan dibincangkan dengan ahli keluarga yang lain terlebih dulu," katanya. Kak Pora juga ingin mengucapkan tahniah kepada rakan lama, Yasmin Yusoff dan bekas anggota kumpulan Impression, Sani Salleh, yang kedua-duanya kini bergelar Datuk apabila dikurniakan Darjah Indera Mahkota Pahang (DIMP).
KAK PORA: Ada pemimpin persatuan artis yang teringin sangat untuk dapat gelaran Datuk? Siapa agaknya tu... PEKAN: Buat pertama kali, penghibur tersohor tanah air, Allahyarham Sudirman Arshad menerima gelaran Datuk apabila dianugerahkan Datuk Darjah Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (DSAP) pada istiadat pengurniaan Pingat Negeri sempena Memuliakan Hari Keputeraan Sultan Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah di sini, hari ini.
Allahyarham yang meninggal dunia 17 tahun lalu, diwakili kakaknya, Datin Rodziah Arshad bagi menerima anugerah berkenaan daripada Sultan Pahang dalam istiadat di Balairung Seri, Istana Abu Bakar.
Selain itu, seramai 184 orang menerima darjah dan pingat sempena memuliakan ulang tahun ke-78 Sultan Ahmad Shah. Akhirnya. Ya, akhirnya Allahyarham Sudirman Haji Arshad dianugerahkan gelaran Datuk. Anak kelahiran Temerloh, Pahang itu menerima Darjah Sultan Ahmad Shah Pahang (DSAP) yang membawa gelaran Datuk daripada Sultan Pahang, Sultan Ahmad Shah pada Khamis lepas sempena Hari Keputeraan Sultan Pahang ke-78 pada 24 Oktober lalu. Wanda antara peminat artis kecil molek itu yang amat berbangga dengan penganugerahan itu. Seeloknya sedari awal lagi anugerah seperti ini telah diberikan kepada Sudirman yang telah pergi meninggalkan kita sejak 22 Februari 1992. Lebih elok (dan sudah tiba masanya) andainya ini adalah anugerah daripada Yang di-pertuan Agong. Wanda mengharapkannya. Mungkin anda juga! Kerana Sudirman unik dalam kelasnya yang tersendiri. Sudirman yang digelar the singing lawyer, bukan sahaja juara Bintang RTM 1976 malah pernah membawa nama Malaysia gah di Royal Albert Hall apabila diangkat Penghibur Nombor Satu Asia di pentas penuh prestij itu pada tahun 1989. Tapi dia juga sebenarnya amat dekat dengan masyarakatnya. Sama ada di kampung atau di bandar. Pada bulan biasa, juga di bulan Ramadan mahupun bulan kemerdekaan. Lagu-lagunya mampu menyuntik semangat, juga memberikan senyuman. Laranya seorang Sudirman juga terkilas di bait-bait lagu yang disenandungkan. Kita perdengarkan satu-satu lagu dendangannya. Ada yang menyusuk perasaan, ada yang menggeletek hati dan ada juga yang membuatkan kita berasa tidak sabar pulang ke kampung halaman ketika musim perayaan. Saban tahun, walaupun tiada agenda nasional untuk memperingati Sudirman dilakukan namun tiada pernah sekalipun, majlis tahlil dan doa selamat dilupakan. Kakaknya, Datin Rodziah Arshad, penulis lirik, Habsah Hassan yang selalu memberikan nukilan penuh puitis untuk lagu-lagu Sudirman dan banyak menyimpan suka duka penyanyi itu, juga penyanyi Datuk Siti Nurhaliza antara nama yang tidak pernah ketinggalan pada setiap tahun mengiringi doa buat seniman yang satu ini. Malah saban tahun juga, kita sebagai peminatnya tertanya-tanya, tidakkah ada yang mahu memberikan gelaran buat seniman kecil molek yang manis senyumannya ini? Akhirnya hari ini kita sudah boleh tersenyum puas dan menggelarkannya dengan satu gelaran yang sememangnya patut diserahkan kepadanya sejak sekian lama. Memang mungkin dia tidak pernah mengharapkan gelaran atau apa sahaja anugerah. Tetapi pemberian ini bukan sekadar satu penghormatan buat dirinya. Namun inilah tanda jasa dan sumbangan anda kepada seni dan masyarakat. Kepada Sudirman, semoga rohnya dicucuri rahmat. Damailah engkau di sana. Al-Fatihah.
 | H1N1 | Jun 24, '09 3:54 AM
for everyone |
The 2009 flu pandemic[62] is a global outbreak of a new strain of influenza A virus subtype H1N1, identified in April 2009 and commonly referred to as swine flu, which infects and is transmitted between humans. It is thought to be a mutation—more specifically, a reassortment—of four known strains of influenza A virus subtype H1N1: one endemic in humans, one endemic in birds, and two endemic in pigs (swine).[63] A June 17, 2009 update by the U.N.'s World Health Organization (WHO) states that "76 countries have officially reported 39,620 cases of influenza A(H1N1) infection, including 167 deaths".[64] The WHO officially declared the outbreak to be a pandemic on June 11, but stressed that the new designation was a result of the global spread of the virus, not its severity which can be mild, moderate, or severe. The WHO stated the pandemic appears to have "moderate severity" in comparatively well-off countries, however it is prudent to anticipate a bleaker picture as the virus spreads to areas with limited resources, poor health care, and a high prevalence of underlying medical problems.[65] The case fatality rate (CFR) of the pandemic strain is estimated at 0.4% (range 0.3%-1.8%)[66] The virus typically spreads from coughs and sneezes or by touching contaminated surfaces and then touching the nose or mouth.[67] WHO Director-General Margaret Chan says probably it will be September 2009 before the first doses of a vaccine for the 2009 flu pandemic strain will become available and even then, "there will be limited supply of vaccine".[68] There is also concern that the virus could mutate later in the year and become more virulent and less susceptible to any vaccine developed to protect from an earlier strain. This concern is partly due to the memory of the 1918 flu pandemic, which is thought to have killed between 40 and 100 million people, and was preceded by a wave of milder cases in the spring.[69] Up until May 24, 2009 nearly 90% of reported deaths had taken place in Mexico. This has led to speculation that Mexico may have been in the midst of an unrecognized epidemic for months prior to the current outbreak, thereby showing a fatality rate that was much higher than it would have been if earlier cases had been counted.[70] According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the fact that the flu's infection activity is now monitored more closely may also help explain why more flu cases than normal are being recorded in many countries.[69] PUTRAJAYAl: Kerajaan tidak bercadang menutup semua sekolah di Lembah Klang ekoran penularan virus influenza A (H1N1), kata Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, di sini, hari ini. - Bernama Pelajar SMK Damansara Utama positif H1N1
KUALA LUMPUR: Seorang pelajar lelaki Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan (SMK) Damansara Utama disahkan positif Influenza A H1N1.
Ketua Pengatah Pelajaran, Tan Sri Alimuddin Mohd Dom, berkata pelajar berkenaan kini dikuarantin di hospital dan keadaan sekolah adalah terkawal. H1N1: SJK(C) Jalan Davidson ditutup seminggu
KUALA LUMPUR: Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Cina (SJK(C)) Jalan Davidson ditutup sehingga Jumaat depan selepas pelajar tahun lima sekolah berkenaan yang disahkan positif Influenza A (H1N1) didapati menyebarkan virus itu kepada dua rakan sekelas.
Menteri Kesihatan, Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai, berkata Majlis Keselamatan Negara bersetuju menutup sekolah berkenaan selama seminggu manakala pelajar dan kakitangan sekolah dikuarantin di rumah.
Katanya, Sekolah Rendah Kebangsaan (SRK) Assunta 2 Petaling Jaya dan Sekolah Menengah Seksyen 9 Shah Alam juga akan ditutup jika didapati pelajar sekolah berkenaan yang disahkan positif H1N1 menyebarkannya pula kepada pelajar lain. Liow mengumumkan demikian selepas mengadakan mesyuarat dengan pihak pengurusan sekolah dan Persatuan Ibu Bapa dan Guru (PIBG) sekolah berkenaan.
SHAH ALAM: Kerajaan Selangor hari ini mengarahkan semua pejabat daerah di negeri itu menubuhkan jawatankuasa bertindak bagi mengekang penularan wabak Influenza A (H1N1).
 KANAK-KANAK perempuan ditemani bapanya datang secara sukarela ke Hospital Sungai Buloh semalam untuk membuat ujian pengesahan Influenza A selepas menghidap demam sebaik pulang dari London. Rakan mangsa pertama sah dijangkiti virus Influenza A
PUTRAJAYA: Malaysia mencatatkan kes kedua Influenza A (H1N1) semalam selepas seorang pelajar perempuan yang pulang dari Amerika Syarikat (AS) disahkan dijangkiti virus berkenaan.
Pelajar berusia awal 20-an itu adalah rakan kepada pelajar lelaki berusia 21 tahun yang disahkan mangsa pertama virus itu, dan kedua-duanya menaiki pesawat Penerbangan Malaysia (MAS) MH091 yang sama dari AS.
Dengan pertambahan satu lagi kes itu, serta Turki dan India memasuki senarai negara disahkan dijangkiti semalam, diikuti Jepun dengan tiga kes jangkitan, menjadikan jumlah jangkitan kes selesema berkenaan meningkat kepada 8,451 kes di 39 negara, membabitkan 72 kematian.
Timbalan Ketua Pengarah Kesihatan, Datuk Dr Ramlee Rahmat, berkata ketika ini, mangsa kedua dirawat di Hospital Pulau Pinang dan dilaporkan berada dalam keadaan stabil.
"Kita juga mengambil tindakan mengkuarantin ahli keluarganya di rumah dan mereka dilaporkan sihat.  | JURURAWAT Hospital Tuanku Fauziah (HTF) mengadakan pemeriksaan saringan virus Influenza A kepada orang ramai yang datang untuk menerima rawatan di hospital itu, semalam. - Bernama
| "Mangsa pertama dan kedua pulang ke tanah air (Rabu lalu) bersama dua lagi rakan, namun pemeriksaan mendapati kedua-dua rakan mereka dalam keadaan sihat," katanya pada sidang media di sini, semalam.
Kelmarin, akhbar melaporkan Malaysia mencatatkan kes pertama H1N1 selepas seorang pelajar lelaki berusia 21 tahun yang baru pulang dari AS disahkan dijangkiti virus itu.
Dr Ramlee berkata, hasil pemeriksaan mengesahkan hanya 192 penumpang, termasuk 15 anak kapal MAS menaiki pesawat MH091 dari Newark, AS yang mendarat di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) pada jam 7.15 pagi, Rabu lalu.
Beliau berkata, daripada jumlah itu, 119 penumpang dilaporkan masih berada dalam negara iaitu 81 warga tempatan, manakala 38 lagi penumpang luar negara. Katanya, baki 73 orang penumpang pesawat berkenaan meneruskan penerbangan ke destinasi lain pada hari sama.
"Kita sudah memaklumkan kepada Pertubuhan Kesihatan Sedunia (WHO) supaya mengambil tindakan sewajarnya di negara yang dikunjungi semua penumpang terbabit," katanya.
Mengenai maklum balas penumpang pesawat berkenaan, beliau berkata, setakat ini 35 penumpang pesawat itu sudah menghubungi kementerian dan maklumat berkenaan sudah diedarkan kepada Jabatan Kesihatan negeri terbabit bagi memastikan mereka dikuarantin di rumah masing-masing selama tujuh hari.
Pada masa sama, Dr Ramlee berkata, semua Pejabat Kesihatan negeri sudah diarah bersiap sedia termasuk menjalankan pemeriksaan dua kali sehari terhadap semua penumpang itu.
"Kita turut mengkuarantin tiga penumpang lain yang sepatutnya meneruskan perjalanan ke destinasi lain, tetapi masih menginap di hotel. Oleh kerana mereka tidak menetap di sini (Malaysia), mereka dikuarantin di Hospital Sungai Buloh sehingga Rabu depan," katanya.
Bagaimanapun, beliau enggan mengulas sama ada tiga penumpang terbabit adalah warga tempatan atau pelancong asing.
Dr Ramlee berkata, penumpang yang ingkar memberikan kerjasama selepas dikesan dan dihubungi boleh dikenakan tindakan mengikut Akta Kawalan Penyakit Berjangkit 1988.
"Setakat ini, seramai 88,544 orang sudah melalui proses pemeriksaan menggunakan 20 mesin pengimbas pada semua pintu masuk ke negara ini di seluruh negara.
"Oleh itu, kami mengarahkan semua yang terbabit dalam kes ini supaya tampil memberikan kerjasama bagi mengelak penularan wabak," katanya.
Dr Ramlee berkata, sehingga tengah malam kelmarin, sembilan orang yang mempunyai simptom virus itu dimasukkan ke Hospital Sungai Buloh, masing-masing dua Hospital Tuanku Fauziah, Perlis, Hospital Melaka dan Hospital Pulau Pinang, manakala satu di Hospital Sultanah Aminah, Johor.
"Daripada 16 kes ini, hanya satu kes di Pulau Pinang disahkan positif H1N1, manakala 12 lagi disahkan negatif. Kita masih menunggu keputusan yang lain," katanya.
Peristiwa 13 Mei pada tahun 1969 ialah rusuhan kaum yang berlaku dan kemuncak masalah perpaduan di Malaysia. Tragedi ini yang mengakibatkan kehilangan nyawa serta harta benda dan mempunyai kaitan yang rapat dengan " Pilihan Raya Umum 1969" merupakan satu titik hitam dalam sejarah negara Malaysia. Latar belakang
[sunting] Isu perkauman dalam pilihan raya 1969 Isu-isu perkauman yang menyentuh emosi dan sentimen menjadi tema utama sepanjang kempen pilihanraya yang telah menaikkan semangat kaum-kaum di Malaysia. Semasa kempen Pilihan Raya 1969, calon-calon pilihan raya serta ahli-ahli politik terutamanya daripada parti pembangkang, telah membangkitkan soal-soal sensitif berkaitan dengan Bahasa Kebangsaan (Bahasa Melayu), kedudukan istimewa orang Melayu sebagai (Bumiputera) dan hak kerakyatan orang bukan Melayu. Hal ini telah menimbulkan perasaan perkauman dan syak wasangka. Parti Perikatan yang dianggotai oleh (UMNO-MCA-MIC) telah mengalami kekalahan yang teruk dalam Pilihan Raya 1969. Jumlah kerusi yang dimenanginya dalam Dewan Rakyat (Parlimen) telah menurun daripada 89 kerusi pada tahun 1964 kepada 66 kerusi pada tahun 1969. Parti Perikatan telah kehilangan majoriti dua-pertiga dalam Dewan Rakyat. Parti Gerakan Rakyat Malaysia (Gerakan), Parti Tindakan Demokratik (DAP) dan Parti Progresif Rakyat (PPP) menang 25 buah kerusi dalam Dewan Rakyat manakala PAS menang 12 kerusi. Sebab terjadinya Peristiwa 13 Mei 1969 adalah perarakan kemenangan pihak pembangkang. Penyokong-penyokong Parti Gerakan telah mengutuk dan menghina orang-orang Melayu semasa mengadakan perarakan di jalan-jalan raya di sekitar Kuala Lumpur.
[sunting] Pembangkang meraikan kemenangan Peristiwa ini berlaku berikutan pengumuman keputusan Pilihanraya Umum pada 10 Mei 1969. Dr. Tan Chee Khoon dari parti Gerakan telah menang besar di kawasan Batu, Selangor. Beliau minta kebenaran polis untuk berarak meraikan kemenangan parti tersebut di Selangor yang menyaksikan 50:50 di Selangor. Perarakan tersebut menyebabkan kesesakan jalan raya di sekitar Kuala Lumpur. Perarakan hingga ke Jalan Campbell dan Jalan Hale dan menuju ke Kampung Baru. Sedangkan di Kampung Baru, diduduki lebih 30,000 orang Melayu yang menjadi kubu UMNO, berasa terancam dengan kemenangan pihak pembangkang. Di sini letaknya rumah Menteri Besar Selangor ketika itu, Dato' Harun Idris. Dikatakan kaum Cina yang menang telah berarak dengan mengikat penyapu kepada kenderaan mereka sebagai lambang kemenangan mereka menyapu bersih kerusi sambil melaungkan slogan. Ada pula pendapat yang mengatakan penyapu tersebut sebagai lambang mereka akan menyapu ('menyingkir') orang-orang Melayu ke laut. Dalam masyarakat Melayu, penyapu mempunyai konotasi yang negatif (sial). Ada yang mencaci dan meludah dari atas lori ke arah orang Melayu di tepi-tepi jalan.
[sunting] Perarakan kematian Cina  Akibat daripada rusuhan maut tersebut, kesesakan jalanraya turut berlaku. Di Jinjang, Kepong, kematian seorang Cina akibat sakit tua diarak sepanjang jalan dengan kebenaran polis. Namun perarakan kematian bertukar menjadi perarakan kemenangan pilihan raya dengan menghina Melayu. Pada hari Selasa 13 Mei, Yeoh Tech Chye selaku Presiden Gerakan memohon maaf di atas ketelanjuran ahli-ahlinya melakukan kebiadapan semasa perarakan. Yeoh menang besar di kawasan Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. Tapi permohonan maaf sudah terlambat.
[sunting] Rumah Menteri Besar Selangor UMNO telah mengadakan perarakan balas pada pagi 13 Mei 1969 yang mengakibatkan terjadinya peristiwa ini. Hal ini adalah kerana perasaan emosi yang tinggi dan kurangnya kawalan dari kedua-dua pihak. Perarakan ini tidak dirancang. Orang Melayu berkumpul di rumah Menteri Besar Selangor di Jalan Raja Muda Abdul Aziz di Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur. Dato' Harun Idris selaku Menteri Besar Selangor ketika itu cuba mententeramkan keadaan. Rupa-rupanya, mereka yang berkumpul telah membawa senjata pedang dan parang panjang dan hanya menunggu isyarat lampu hijau dari Dato' Harun Idris untuk mengamuk. [perlu petikan] Ketika berkumpul, cerita-cerita tentang kebiadapan ahli parti Gerakan tersebar dan meluap-luap. Jam 3.00 petang datang berita kejadian pembunuhan orang Melayu di Setapak, hanya dua kilometer dari rumah Menteri Besar Selangor. Terdapat cerita-cerita lain mengenai seorang wanita mengandung yang dibunuh dan kandungannya dikeluarkan daripada perut dengan menggunakan besi penggantung daging babi.Sebelum menghembuskan nafas terakhir wanita tersebut sempat memasukkan semula janin yang terkeluar itu kedalam perutnya. 4.00 petang dua penunggang motosikal Cina yang melalui Jalan Kampung Baru telah dipancung. Sebuah van membawa rokok dibakar dan pemandunya dibunuh. Pemuda-pemuda Cina yang dikatakan dari PKM dan kongsi-kongsi gelap telah bertindak balas. Mereka membunuh orang-orang Melayu di sekitar Kuala Lumpur. Rupa-rupanya orang Cina dan pemuda Cina ini lengkap dengan pelbagai senjata besi, tombak dan lembing berparang di hujung seperti dalam filem lama Cina. Cerita-cerita seperti ini yang tidak diketahui sama ada benar atau tidak telah menyemarakkan lagi api permusuhan di antara Melayu dan Cina. Rusuhan besar terjadi. Perintah darurat dikeluarkan, semua orang tidak dibenarkan keluar dari rumah. Pasukan polis berkawal di sekitar Kuala Lumpur. Tentera dari Rejimen Renjer lebih awal dikerahkan menjaga keselamatan sekitar Kuala Lumpur.
[sunting] Rejimen Renjer  Anggota FRU semasa rusuhan 13 Mei berlaku. Pasukan FRU di keluarkan dari Kampung Baru dan askar dari Rejimen Renjer ambil alih. Malangnya pasukan ini terdiri dari orang-orang Melayu, Iban, Cina, India, Sikh, Gurkha dan lain-lain turut menembak orang-orang Melayu dan ini menyebabkan kemarahan orang Melayu semakin meluap-luap. Menurut laporan, ketua pasukan Rejimen Renjer dikatakan berbangsa Cina. Pemuda-pemuda Melayu yang mempertahankan Kampung Baru dan yang lain-lain mengamuk merasakan diri mereka terkepung antara orang Cina dengan askar Rejimen Renjer. Beberapa das turut ditujukan ke arah rumah Menteri Besar Selangor.
[sunting] Askar Melayu Akhirnya Regimen Renjer dikeluarkan dan digantikan dengan Askar Melayu. Beberapa bangunan rumah kedai di sekitar Kampung Baru, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman masih terus terbakar. Pentadbiran diambil-alih oleh Askar Melayu. Malangnya beberapa askar Askar Melayu turut masuk ke kedai-kedai emas Cina dan mengambil harta benda di sana. Ada yang berkata askar tersebut berpakaian preman. Ramai orang Cina dibunuh dan dicampakkan ke dalam lombong bijih timah. Konon ada rakaman televisyen, beberapa pemuda Cina ditangkap, dibariskan di tepi lombong dan dibunuh. Bagaimanapun, sehingga sekarang, tiada bukti yang diedarkan mengenai rakaman ini.
[sunting] Panggung Odeon Pemuda-pemuda Cina dari kongsi-kongsi gelap telah bertindak mengepung Panggung Odeon, di Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, Kuala Lumpur. Beberapa iklan disiarkan dalam bahasa Cina di skrin pawagam menyuruh penonton dari kalangan Cina keluar dari panggung. Penonton Melayu di panggung tersebut ramai yang mati. Ini termasuklah dua orang Askar Melayu yang tinggal di Sungai Ramal, Kajang. Seorang polis bernama Rahim yang tinggal di Kuala Lumpur yang turut menonton wayang di Odeon terkena tetakan di kepala dan berpura-pura mati. Beliau masih hidup hingga sekarang. Akibat daripada tindakan sebegini, orang-orang Melayu mulai bertindak balas, dan dikatakan kepala orang Cina yang dibunuh diletakkan di atas pagar . Abdul Rafai Alias bersama rakan-rakannya dari Semenyih yang datang ke Kuala Lumpur turut terperangkap dan terkejut dengan rusuhan kaum yang tidak disangka-sangka pada 13 Mei itu. Beliau turut melangkah-langkah mayat mereka yang telah terbunuh di atas jalan. Khabar angin mengatakan Tentera Sabil dari Sungai Manik hendak datang ke Kampung Baru tetapi tersekat. Begitu juga dengan Tentera Selempang Merah dari Muar dan Batu Pahat tersekat dan disekat oleh polis di Balai Polis Kajang dan Cheras. Ada 4 kiai di sekitar Kampung Baru mengedarkan air jampi dan tangkal penebat, iaitu ilmu kebal dengan harga yang agak mahal. Sesiapa yang memakainya menjadi kebal dan boleh terbang. Apa yang pasti, Askar Melayu juga telah menyelamatkan orang Melayu di Kampung Baru ketika itu. Mungkin juga ramai yang pernah mendengar kisah parang terbang yang terbang dan memenggal kepala orang Cina. Namun rusuhan kaum tidak terjadi di Kelantan, Terengganu dan Pahang. Di Perak, Kedah, Pulau Pinang serta Perlis tidak ada sebarang pergaduhan. Negeri Johor dan Negeri Sembilan juga tidak terjadi apa-apa. Cuma ada sedikit kekecohan di Melaka. Di Betong ada tembakan dilepaskan oleh PKM. Ada yang menyifatkan bahawa pergaduhan ini sebenarnya adalah pergaduhan "politik" dan bukannya perkauman. Kerana sebelum itu masyarakat Melayu dan Cina boleh hidup dalam keadaan yang harmoni. Seperti dinyatakan pergaduhan tidak belaku di negeri Melayu seperti Kelantan, Pahang dan Kedah. Jika ia merupakan isu perkauman, pastinya hari ini tiada lagi orang Cina di negeri-negeri tersebut kerana habis dibunuh. Kesimpulannya, pergaduhan ini bukanlah rusuhan perkauman, kerana ia hanya terjadi selepas pilihanraya (perbezaan politik) dan hanya melibatkan orang-orang Melayu dan Cina di Kuala Lumpur sahaja. Persepsi negatif masyarat Melayu terhadap kaum Cina juga berlaku kerana orang Cina merupakan majoriti menganggotai pasukan Bintang Tiga yang ingin menjadikan negara ini negara komunis. Selain itu, selepas kekalahan Jepun, MPAJA bermaharaja lela selama dua minggu dengan memerintah secara kuku besi dan ramai orang melayu dibunuh.
[sunting] Angka korban  Polis dan tentera sedang mengawal Panggung Odeon yang menjadi sasaran rusuhan. Angka rasmi menunjukkan 196 mati, 439 cedera, 39 hilang dan 9,143 ditahan. 211 kenderaan musnah. Tapi ramai telah menganggar ramai lagi dibunuh. Sebuah thesis PhD. daripada Universiti California, Berkeley menganggar seramai 2,000 orang hilang nyawa dalam peristiwa 13 Mei. [1] Statistik tidak rasmi jumlah kematian:
[sunting] Di mana Tunku? Ketika itu (13 Mei 1969), Tunku Abdul Rahman baru pulang dari Alor Star meraikan kemenangan beliau di sana. 6.45 petang Encik Mansor selaku Ketua Polis Trafik Kuala Lumpur memaklumkan kejadian pembunuhan kepada Tunku Abdul Rahman. Darurat diisytiharkan pada jam 7.00 malam 13 Mei 1969. Ada khabar angin mengatakan Tunku sedang bermain mahjung dan ada khabar menyatakan Tunku sedang menikmati hidangan arak.(mabuk). Dalam tulisannya, Tunku menafikan hal tersebut.
Negara diisytiharkan darurat pada malam 16 Mei 1969 di seluruh negara dan Mageran dibentuk di bawah pentadbiran Tun Abdul Razak. Parlimen dibubarkan. Peristiwa 13 Mei 1969 menyebabkan Tunku Abdul Rahman dipersalahkan oleh orang Melayu dan Malaysia secara keseluruhannya. Berikutan itu Tunku meletakkan jawatan pada tahun 1970. Buku "Dilema Melayu" ("Malay Dilemma") oleh Tun Dr Mahathir telah diharamkan. Dikatakan Tun Dr Mahathir memburuk-burukkan Tunku Abdul Rahman. Keadaan akhirnya dapat dikawal dan beberapa keputusan telah diambil bagi mencari jalan penyelesaian termasuklah penubuhan beberapa badan seperti Majlis Perundingan Negara, Dasar Ekonomi Baru dan Rukun Negara telah diciptakan. Ternyata langkah Tunku Abdul Rahman penyingkiran Singapura dari Malaysia tidak menyelesaikan masalah perkauman. Peristiwa 13 Mei 1969 merupakan kemuncak kemarahan lama orang Melayu kerana mereka miskin di tanah air mereka sendiri. Tahun 1969 pilihan raya diadakan semula dan memberi kemenangan 2/3 semula kepada kerajaan yang memerintah. Barisan Nasional dibentuk. Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur dibentuk bagi mengurangkan pengundi Cina dalam Dewan Undangan Negeri Selangor. Beberapa ahli politik yang dianggap berbahaya telah ditahan melalui Akta Keselamatan Dalam Negeri (ISA). Persempadanan pilihan raya yang lebih bijaksana dan seimbang telah dilaksanakan. Sistem demokrasi, pilihan raya dan agihan kek ekonomi (hak-hak keistimewaan bumiputera) mendapat tafsiran semula. Rujukan:
- Ramlah Adam, 'Biografi Politik Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra'. Dewan Bahasa dan Pustaka, 2004.
- Tunku Abdul Rahman Putra, '13 Mei - Sebelum dan Selepas'. [1]
- Leon Comber, "13 May 1969, A Survey of Sino-Malay Relations",Heinemann Asia Ltd., Kuala Lumpur, 1981, Kamarudin, Raja Petra (June 13, 2005). "Silver lining in a dark cloud: May 13 was not all bad news". Malaysia Today.
- Sumber Polis Diraja Malaysia
KUALA LUMPUR: Hafiz dari Sarawak dinobat sebagai juara Akademi Fantasia Ketujuh (AF7) menewaskan empat pencabar lain pada konsert final di Stadium Putra Bukit Jalil, malam ini.
Tempat kedua, Aril yang dipilih semula memasuki konsert terakhir manakala ketiga Akim.
Tempat keempat pula jatuh kepada Yazid manakala satu-satunya finalis wanita, Isma di tempat kelima.
Kejayaan Hafiz menyaksikannya membawa pulang kereta Honda Accord 2.0, wang tunai RM20,000 serta beberapa hadiah sampingan lain.
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular reality show Akademi Fantasia crowned its fifth male winner yesterday after two years of female domination.
Hafiz Suip, 19, of Kuching, became the show's seventh champion in a colourful grand finale at Stadium Putra in Bukit Jalil.
Hafiz' performances wowed the 6,000-strong crowd and permanent judges Adlin Aman Ramlie, Datuk Khadijah Ibrahim and Edrie Hashim.
He sang two songs, Kau Bunga Cintaku, popularised by Anuar Zain, and an original song, Masih Jelas.
He won RM200,000 worth of prizes, comprising a year's subscription from Hotlink, a Honda Accord, a holiday for two in New York by Maybelline, an Arezzo home theatre system, a Hyundai air purifier, Hugo Boss watches, Brands products, a Nokia Express music handphone and RM20,000 from Astro.
Second place went to Khairil Azam Pilus, 24, of Malacca.
He took home RM26,000 in prizes, comprising RM3,000 worth of vouchers from Maybelline, an Olympus camera, an Arezzo karaoke set, a Hyundai air purifier, Hugo Boss watches and RM10,000 from Astro.
Khairil performed Kasih Tak Sampai, made popular by Indonesian band Padi, and an original song Toksik.
Third place went to Hakim Ahmad, 18, of Johor Baru. He performed Bencinta, popularised by Faizal Tahir and an original song, Bengang.
He won RM10,000 in prizes, comprising of RM2,000 worth of vouchers from Maybelline, an Olympus camera and RM8,000 from Astro.
The fourth and fifth spots went to Yazid Ibrahim, 22, of Johor Baru and Ismaliza Ismail, 30, of Rembau, Negri Sembilan.
The show's previous winners were Vince Chong of Kuala Lumpur (AF1), Zahid Baharuddin of Teluk Intan (AF2), Asmawi (Mawi) Ani of Kulai (AF3), Faizal Ramly of Marang, Terengganu (AF4), Mila Jirin of Penang (AF5) and Stacy Anam of Penampang, Sabah (AF6).
The show, broadcast live on Astro Ria at 9pm, was hosted by AC Mizal.
Tomok juara OIAM musim ketiga
TOMOK juara OIAM musim ketiga selepas menewaskan Aweera dan Eshter di Stadium Malawati, malam tadi.
| SHAH ALAM: Tomok dari Kuala Lumpur menjadi artis lelaki pertama membawa pulang RM1 juta apabila dipilih juara One In A Million (OIAM) musim ketiga pada pertandingan akhir program realiti yang diadakan di Stadium Malawati, di sini, malam tadi.
Tomok menjadi pemenang ketiga selepas Suki dari Seremban, Negeri Sembilan dan Ayu Damit dari Sabah dalam program terbitan stesen televisyen 8TV itu.
Kemenangan Tomok atau nama sebenarnya Shah Indrawan Ismail, 24, selepas dia menerima 39.3 peratus undi khidmat pesanan ringkas (SMS) dan talian tetap. Pada pertandingan peringkat akhir itu, Tomok mendapat kepercayaan Aubrey Suwito menyanyikan lagu Rindu Terhenti yang liriknya tulisan Tinta S Lagu, seterusnya, lagu popular nyanyian asal Aizat berjudul Hanya Kau Yang Mampu untuk mengetepikan Eshter dan Aweera.
Esther atau nama sebenarnya, Elizabeth Applunius Chin, 21, dari Kota Kinabalu, Sabah menyanyikan lagu baru berjudul Mimpiku nukilan komposer, Sharon Paul dan lirik oleh Lew Mable. Untuk lagu kedua, dia mengalunkan lagu dendangan Rihanna, Please Don’t Stop The Music.
Aweera atau Nasharul Aweera Norhissham, 18, dari Perlis pula menyanyikan lagu ciptaan Lin Li Zhen dan lirik, Pacha Osman berjudul Ku Di Sini. Untuk lagu kedua, dia mendendangkan tiga lagu, Sampai Syurga, My Baby You dan Hukum Karma secara medley. Malam kemuncak OIAM3 masih mengekalkan Syafinaz dan Paul Moss sebagai pengkritik tetap. Dikendalikan Awal Ashaari dan Marion Counters sebagai pengacara, acara itu turut dimeriahkan dengan persembahan juara OIAM musim kedua, Ayu dan kumpulan Bunkface. 
AIZAT menang kategori Persembahan Vokal Terbaik Di Dalam Lagu.
| Menang 4 anugerah pada AIM-16
KUALA LUMPUR: Biarpun industri muzik tanah air didominasi muzik Indie kebelakangan ini, namun penyanyi wanita nombor satu negara, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza tetap unggul apabila memenangi empat anugerah termasuk satu kategori utama, Album Terbaik pada Anugerah Industri Muzik ke-16 (AIM), malam tadi.
Siti yang tidak dapat hadir kerana mengerjakan umrah, turut unggul dalam kategori Susunan Muzik Terbaik, Album Pop Etnik Terbaik (Lentera Timur) dan untuk kali ke-10, memenangi Persembahan Vokal Terbaik di dalam lagu (Wanita). Acara yang berlangsung di Pusat Dagangan Dunia Putra (PWTC) yang mempertaruhkan 25 anugerah itu turut dikejutkan dengan pencapaian Misha Omar membawa pulang empat kategori termasuk kategori utama Lagu Terbaik (Nafas Cahaya), Album Pop Terbaik, Lagu Pop Terbaik (Cinta Adam Dan Hawa) dan Lagu Pop Etnik Terbaik (Nafas Cahaya).
Penyanyi rap, komposer dan produser Malique yang turut tidak dapat hadir kerana menyambut kelahiran anak sulungnya kelmarin, pula cemerlang menerusi kategori lagu Inggeris tempatan terbaik, Album Hip Hop Terbaik dan Lagu Hip Hop Terbaik.
Kumpulan Indie kembali mengukuhkan kedudukan di persada seni aliran semasa, apabila Hujan membawa pulang dua anugerah termasuk Lagu Rock Terbaik (Bila Aku Sudah Tiada) dan Album Rock Terbaik (Hujan). Sementara itu, pesaing terdekatnya, Meet Uncle Hussain diumumkan sebagai Artis Baru Terbaik manakala bakat baru, Aizat memenangi kategori Persembahan Vokal Terbaik Di Dalam Lagu (Lelaki) dengan menewaskan nama besar lain seperti Bob, Reshmonu dan Rithan (anggota kumpulan Deja Voodoo Spells).
Bagi kategori lain, kumpulan nasyid popular, Rabbani kekal unggul tahun ini bagi Album Nasyid Terbaik. Bagaimanapun mereka terpaksa akur dengan kumpulan Raihan yang menggungguli persembahan Vokal Berkumpulan Terbaik di dalam lagu.
Satu anugerah khas iaitu Anugerah Wirama diberikan kepada penulis lirik terkenal, Habsah Hassan. Acara AIM-16 yang dikendalikan Adibah Noor, Bob Lokman dan Afdlin Shauki, turut menampilkan persembahan artis hebat yang juga barisan finalis seperti M Nasir, Misha Omar, Rossa, Faizal Tahir, Alyah, Ayu OIAM, Nikki, Dina dan ramai lagi.
KAMPUNG GAJAH: Bekas Askar Wataniah, Mohd Naim Itam Ahmad, 44, yang mempunyai berat badan lebih 350 kilogram dan penderitaannya disiarkan akhbar kelmarin, meninggal dunia di rumahnya awal pagi semalam.
Allahyarham Mohd Naim yang mempunyai ukur lilit pinggang kira-kira 330 sentimeter terlantar di rumahnya sejak setahun lalu kerana masalah kegemukan.
Ibunya, Saedah Uda Busu, 76, berkata beliau baru-baru ini menghantar anaknya ke Hospital Teluk Intan, tetapi pihak hospital memberitahu Mohd Naim tidak menghidap apa-apa penyakit hanya badannya saja yang gemuk. Akibat masalah kegemukan, Saedah terpaksa meminta bantuan pasukan Bomba dan Penyelamat Teluk Intan untuk membawa Mohd Naim ke hospital kerana tidak boleh menaiki kereta biasa.
"Saya pasrah dan reda dengan pemergiannya kerana Allah lebih sayangkan dia.
"Saya sempat membisik di telinganya mengajar dia mengucap dua kalimah syahadah sebelum dia menghembuskan nafas terakhir jam 4.45 pagi tadi (semalam)," kata ibu tunggal yang mempunyai 30 cucu ketika ditemui di rumahnya di Kampung Teluk dekat sini, semalam. Mohd Naim adalah anak keempat dari enam beradik dan belum berumahtangga.
Jenazahnya selamat dikebumikan di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Kampung Teluk tengah hari semalam, kira-kira 200 meter dari pusara bapanya, Itam Ahmad Mat Aris.
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