Ria’s 20th Birthday Bash have also kick started it’s new segments beginning 1st March last week.   Two out of their five regular segments were changed, while the rest remains the same.  RZ is now back to his 6am slot, paired up with Aura Shai in ‘RA Krew’ and ‘Ria Charts’ on weekends, while Hafeez Glamour now hosts ‘Go Glam’ from 4pm onwards.

Tune in to the brand new timebelts and take note of the latest SMS codes for your dedication and song requests!

6am -10am : ‘RA Krew’ with RZ and Aura Shai

10am – 2pm : ‘The O Show’ with Fiza O

2pm – 4pm : ‘Ria Mix’

4pm – 8pm : ‘Go Glam’ with Hafeez Glamour

8pm – 10pm : ‘Skoolz’ with Nity Baizura

10pm – 2am : ‘Misteri Jam 12′ with KC

Also, Become A Fan of Ria 89.7FM in Facebook

Image credits to Ria 897 Facebook Fan Page.

Chan Brothers celebrates it’s 45 years as Singapore’s Travel Icon with Fauzie Laily as part of their Redang getaway this May!

Enjoy dinner at a Mediterranean restaurant for a meet and greet session with Fauzie, morning aerobic session and explore the wonderful onboard entertainment and recreational activities.  Activities in Redang include snorkeling, diving and discovery scuba.

Expect the grand night at Galaxy Ballroom for an exclusive intimate performance with Fauzie Laily.

For bookings, call Chan Brothers at 62229944 or click this link for more details, rates and itinerary. Discount of $200 for group bookings of four. For limited time only.

Become A Fan of Fauzie by clicking this link

Enjoy an hour with performance by Gumbira’s latest addition, Roze tomorrow at the eastern side of Singapore!

Ladies Night with Roze will be happening tomorrow, 11 March at 8pm till 930pm.  With the purchase of Badoque’s best seller, Seafood Pasta or any Main Course. Free drinks all night. By reservation only. Call 64466 928 for bookings and enquiry.  Badoque Cafe is located at No.298 Bedok Road, Simpang Bedok (behind Shop and Save).

Happy 2nd Anniversary to Badoque Cafe!  Spam their wall with all your best wishes to Badoque’s Fanpage.  While you’re at it, Be a Fan of Roze today!

Don’t you think she looks like Cheryl Samad?  Nadiah acts as ‘Batrisya’ in new drama ‘Cinta Ixora’, and have appeared in one of the prominent role in ‘Rahsia Perkahwinan’, with Fauzie Laily.  Host/Actress/Singer, Cheryl Samad hosts weekly Muzik Muzik and annually Anugerah Juara Lagu, while her last drama appearance was in ‘Ghost’ shown in 8TV, Malaysia.

We heard Nadia, who is currently studying theatre in Nanyang Academy of Fine Arts in  her second year, will be part of a play in ‘Macbeth’ by Shakespeare to be held on 29 – 1 April at Nafa Theatre Black Box.

‘Cinta Ixora’ airs every Saturday and Sunday, by Eaglevision Production, only on Suria Channel.  Main cast includes Syarif (Sleeq), Vegawati, Haizad Imram, Shenty Feliziana, Sarah Aqilah and Herizal Ellroy Osman.

Image credits to Nadiah Mohammad and Cheryl Samad Fanpage

To attract these internationally-rated acts, the Government will reduce the tax companies have to pay when they bring in a non-resident performer, said Finance Minister Tharman Shanmugaratnam.

The withholding tax rate of non-resident public entertainers will drop from 15 per cent to 10 per cent for five years.

“Singapore’s entertainment scene is emerging as an important part of our appeal as a global city,” said Mr Shanmugaratnam.

Mr Ross Knudson, owner of LAMC Productions, which has brought in international acts such as Muse and Lady Gaga, described the news as “fantastic”.

Organising a show at the Singapore Indoor Stadium, he said, could cost more than a million dollars. “It would really increase the viability of bringing in more shows … and bigger acts,” he said.

“We don’t have many sponsors in this market … so anything which helps us reduce risk is a tremendous help.” And being able to bring in more shows has its benefits, from attracting more tourists to having more locals hired to work on the productions, said Mr Knudson. “It generates a lot of revenue in and around the shows.”

By Alicia Wong
( Taken off Channel News Asia | http://www.channelnewsasia.com )

PS: Note to the Finance Minister: How about funding local musicians?

Congratulations to Dyn Norahim, or his real name, Ahmad Sodiqin who will be solemnized with Nur Sodiqin today.

Dyn hosts ‘Dyn Show’ every Monday to Thursday at 10pm as well as ‘Hits Rock Zaza & Dyn’ every Saturday.  Last we heard through Warna 942FM, the duo are in the midst of collaborating with Life Records for a rock album.  Hmm, interesting!

Tahniah Dyn, on your big day. Wishing you both an eternal happiness, from Gumbira!

Image credits to www.warna.sg

Acting Minister for Information, Communications and the Arts Lui Tuck Yew said funding for Malay programmes went up by 12 per cent, while that for Tamil programmes was higher by 27 per cent compared with FY 2008.

He said this in Parliament, in response to questions from MP for Hong Kah GRC, Zaqy Mohamad.

Mr Zaqy wanted to know how big the increase in funding is, as well as how often the MDA reviews the funding and the proportion of re-runs on the Malay and Tamil channels.

Mr Lui said the increased funding has improved the quality of programmes and reduced repeat rates. For example, the repeat rate for Vasantham, MediaCorp’s Tamil language channel, is comparable to Channel 8. And that of Suria, the Malay language channel, is comparable to Channel 5 and Channel NewsAsia.

Mr Lui said the true test is in viewership, and pointed out that Suria and Vasantham have done well.

Compared with three years ago, viewership for Suria has gone up more than 65 per cent during the prime time belt to about 67,000 last year.

Prime time viewership for Vasantham has gone up by about 50 per cent, to 36,000 viewers since it was launched as a standalone channel.

- CNA/sc

‘Kpak Bing Bing’ will be launching it’s roadshow to kickstart the year with Najip Ali and Cik Sal welcoming married couples to  join in an informative and productive afternoon.   Produced by DuaM, this programme have reached its third year in their effort to create awareness of fostering ties in maintaining healthy family institution through entertainment with support by Ministry of Community Development, Youth and Sports (MCYS)

Meet Najip Ali and Cik Sal at NTUC Club Downtown East this weekend, 7th March at 4pm. Free Admission for all.  Also performing Eka Mairina.

We hope to see Kpak Bing Bing Season 3 soon on TV!

Check out for more details for the event from their Kpak Bing Bing Facebook FanPage to find out on more upcoming locations for their roadshows.

Friday 26.03.2010 – Saturday 27.03.2010  | 8pm & 3pm, 8pm | Victoria Theatre

‘Anak Wayang’, initiated and conceptualised by Adel Dzulkarnaen Ahmad and, celebrity wife, Marina Yusoff as the Script Writer and Director will be presenting more than 120 performing artist in various element of arts namely, traditional theatre bangsawan, wayang kulit, Malay ethnic dance, music ensemble and contemporary dance.  Also appearing Shahril Wahid of the recent Gerimis Di Hati’s fame will also be be part of this.

‘Anak Wayang’ will be happening on on Friday, 26th March 2010 at 8.00pm & Saturday, 27th March 2010 at 3.00pm.  Matinee show at 8.00pm at Victoria Theatre.

Promotional tickets are available through for $20 each and get another 1 for FREE. Promotion begins from 25th Jan – 25th Feb 2010. School bookings may fully utilise the TOTE BOARD Arts grant to subsidize up to 60% of the purchase of Anak Wayang tickets.

For further enquiries, do refer to Anak Wayang Facebook Event Page and alternatively through their hotline at 62256070 for booking of tickets.

Here’s a snippet of the rehearsals we found in YouTube!

“I believe radio stations will have no problem adhering to this compulsory requirement,” he said. The directive, made under Section 33 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988, was because there were little efforts shown by radio stations to promote local songs. Section 33, among others, stipulates that the Minister, at any time, has the power modify or vary the special conditions of an existing licence. Asked why the government was imposing such a “drastic” measure, Rais said the trend in the industry which did not favour the local music scene.

“There are radio stations which couldn’t care less about the local music. They tend to amuse themselves with foreign songs and not giving due attention to the ‘love the Malaysian music’ programme,” he said. Rais said the move was also to rejuvenate the country’s “ailing” music industry which saw the value diminishing from RM200 million a year in 2001 to RM70 million a year at the moment. Apart from making it compulsory to air local songs, the Ministry would also strive to address other issues encumbering the industry such as piracy and illegal downloading of songs via the Internet.

He also said that a music department would be set up under the Ministry in the efforts to strengthen the country’s music industry. On the accreditation certificate, which was presented to nine music groups and an individual, Rais said, it was aimed at enhancing the quality of local artistes and musicians. Those accredited would be given priority to perform in hotels, he said.

Previously, there were complaints from organisers and the hotel industry that they had difficulties hiring quality local artistes. “The Ministry will set up a monitoring committee to ensure that 70 per cent of performing artistes are sourced locally and the rest from abroad,” he said. He also suggested that the Padang Merbok in the national capital be made a hub for public performance involving music and theatre groups as well as comedians and veteran artistes.

(taken off Daily Express – http://www.dailyexpress.com.my)

Also Read: Radio’s Freedom Has Negative Impact On Nation

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