The Star Newspaper To Get Penalized, Possibility of Getting Banned !!

The Star Newspaper To Get Penalized, Possibility of Getting Banned !!

Was reading some articles on MSN and saw this - Malaysia's home ministry said it had threatened to penalise one of the country's top-selling dailies over an article which was critical of the recent caning of three Muslim women.

"We have issued a show-cause letter to the Star newspaper as what was said in the article can threaten public order," home ministry deputy secretary general Fuad Abdul Aziz told AFP.

"They have 14 days to explain to us why we shouldn't suspend them as there have been at least three police reports filed by groups and people and the article can be viewed as an insult to Islam and Islamic law," he added.

Maybe The Star Online Can Escaped The Cut ?

Fuad said the article titled "Persuasion, not compulsion", by the English-language daily's managing editor P. Gunasegaram, questioning whether the sentence of caning was appropriate, had upset Muslims.

"The Star's editor came to see us earlier this week and they published an apology in their paper on February 24 but we are seeking a fuller explanation and action to resolve this."

The commentary, written by managing editor P. Gunasegaram in his column Question Time, was on the caning of three Muslim women for illicit sex.

The Star apologised on Wednesday, stating there was no intention to insult or offend any Muslim with the publication of the article.

Group Lodges Report Over Article @ http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/2/23/nation/5725958&sec=nation

No Offence Meant @ http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2010/2/24/nation/5734328&sec=nation

Hopefully this problem can be solved asap with wise decisions and not simply pointing fingers at anyone. I dont think I will read any other dailies other than The Star if they get banned =(

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A-Mei 阿妹 Amit First World Tour Live In Malaysia Concert 2010

Amit First World Tour Live in Malaysia concert

Asian pop diva A-Mei 阿妹 aka Chang Hui Mei 張惠妹 is introducing her new self at Amit First World Tour Live in Malaysia concert which is titled after her aboriginal name, Gulilai Amit 古歷來·阿蜜特 on April 24 2010 at Putra Indoor Stadium Bukit Jalil,8pm.

Chang Hui Mei 張惠妹 belting out her song

Ticket launch is to be held on Saturday,Feb 27 and Sunday,Feb 28 at Sungei Wang Plaza, Kuala Lumpur from 11am-8pm and Star Planet office from 11am-7pm.

Concert tickets purchased on both days are entitled to a 15% discount as well as concert poster and merchandise giveaways. The discount applies to purchases made online, through phone booking as well as all ticket outlets.

Gulilai Amit 古歷來·阿蜜特

The show features a three-dimensional spherical stage constructed with steel frames and covered with five-tier LED screens and flying lights, promising audiences spectacular visual effects.

Tickets are selling from RM90 to RM380. For concert details and ticket reservation, contact 03-9223 3667 or visit starplanet.com.my.

Meet Da Mouth 大嘴巴 & Win Puma Products Worth RM200 + RM300 CASH !!

Meet Da Mouth 大嘴巴 in Sunway Pryamid & Win Puma Products Worth RM200 !!

PUMA Regional ambassadors and well-known Taiwanese music sensation Da Mouth 大嘴巴 will be in town from 27th February to 1st March 2010. As part of their stop here, they will be performing selected tracks from their new album, One Two Three alongside some of Malaysia's top local acts at an exclusive PUMA event, where a special fashion show featuring PUMA's Spring/Summer 2010 Collection will also be showcased.

Da Mouth 大嘴巴 and PUMA collaboration

To get exclusive invites to the PUMA Spring/Summer 2010 Fashion Show with Da Mouth along with a 15% discount voucher from PUMA by showing to Puma how you Color Your Life on PUMA's interactive wall at www.puma-damouth.com

Da Mouth 大嘴巴 donning Puma latest clothing range

Fill up form, press submit and let your imagination go wild! The 5 most creative, imaginative and colourful submissions will be invited to the GRAND FINALE event judged by Da Mouth themselves on the 28th of February at PUMA, Sunway Pyramid.


The 3 winners selected by Da Mouth 大嘴巴 will win RM300 in CASH as well as PUMA vouchers worth RM200.

Da Mouth 大嘴巴, Taiwan's Black Eyed Peas ?

Da Mouth 大嘴巴 comprises of Canadian-Taiwanese MC 40, Korean-Taiwanese-American male vocalist Harry, Taiwan-born Japanese DJ Chung Hua and Japanese female vocalist Aisa. Da Mouth was chosen as Puma's latest brand ambassadors, following Hong Kong model Gaile Lok and Taiwanese heartthrob Eddie Peng.

Fire Burnt 200-year old Ho Ann Kiong Temple in KT

Ho Ann Kiong temple was blazed by fire at 930pm

The oldest structure in Kuala Terrenganu, Ho Ann Kiong temple was blazed by fire at 930pm on Monday. The 200-years old Chinese temple built in 1801 was ravaged almost 60%  of the entire structure.


The Ho Ann Kiong temple, built by the early Hokkien community and situated at the city’s Chinatown tourist belt. the temple was the oldest and largest Chinese place of worship in the state.

Ho Ann Kiong Temple before the blazed

Foul play or arson attack was ruled out in the preliminary investigation. The probe to determine the actual cause of the fire and the estimated loss is still underway.


Kuala Terengganu MP Mohd Abdul Wahid Endut who was also at the scene said he would contribute funds for the restoration of the temple.


“The temple is part of our heritage and history. It should be rebuilt at any cost,” he said.


Not a really good news despite it is still in the auspicious month of Chinese New Year and just finished praying to heaven god (bai tin gong).

Win Passes to Watch Paramore Live In Singapore 2010 !!

Have A Riot with Paramore on hitz.fm and win passes to watch Paramore concert !!

Wanna catch Hayley Williams and the rest of Paramore LIVE in Singapore? Then tune in to the hitz PARTY with Jin from the 22-26th Feb as hitz and Warner Music will be giving you the chance to win a pair of passes + an all expense paid trip that includes accommodation and transportation

But how to win? Easy, Just follow these steps...

STEP 1: Download Paramore's Brick by Boring Brick CRT

STEP 2 - Register by SMSing PARA [space] NAME [space] I/C NO. to 32111

STEP 3 - Wait for a call from Hitz.fm and tell them why you should go and see Paramore LIVE in Singapore. And the trip is yours!!!

Details of Paramore's South East Asia Tour 2010 Concert


*must read* Rihanna is dropping by Malaysia for her rescheduled 2009 concert !! More details coming up real soon !!

Paramore Live in Singapore 7 March and Manila 9 March 2010

Paramore 2010 South East Asia Tour Live in Singapore and Manila

It's confirmed !! Paramore is dropping by here for their 2010 South East Asia Tour. It's a good and bad news for us as Paramore wont be performing in Malaysia but in Singapore instead. Details below

Paramore Live In Singapore
Date: Sunday, 7 March 2010
Time: 8pm
Venue: Singapore Indoor Stadium
Tickets: S$108, S$88, S$68 (does not include standard SISTIC fee)

Tickets on sale from 17 December at www.sistic.com.sg and all authorised SISTIC outlets, or call +65 6348 5555.

And also, Paramore is performing in Manila


Paramore Live in Manila
Date: Tuesday, 9 March 2010
Time: 8pm
Venue: Mall of Asia Open Ground
Ticket prices: PhP 3,950 (Gold), PhP 1,550 (Silver), PhP 550 (Bronze)


Tickets are available for purchase at Ticket World.

Paramore's website here @ http://www.paramore.net/

Im currently addicted to Paramore's Brick by Boring Brick. Here's the video =)