MUSIC VIDEO AND BEHIND
THE SCENE PREMIERING ON ASTRO RIA THIS
SUNDAY, 21 SEPTEMBER AT
11.30PM
12 September 2014 – Hafiz Suip, Sarawakian born multi-award singer has chosen to film his latest single “Matahari” back home in Kuching recently featuring Puteri Balqis Azizi as his little sister, Chopie as his best friend and Afick as a bully from ERA fm Sarawak. According to Hafiz in the recent interview, he hopes to bring the messages of love between family and friends through “Matahari” music video.
Catch the premier of “Matahari” MV and the behind the scene this Sunday, 21 September at 11.30pm on Astro Ria.
Afgansyah Reza, a 25 year-old famous Indonesia soloist or better known as Afgan has recently been to Kuching to promote his latest album 'L1VE TO LOVE, LOVE TO L1VE' and a single Katakan Tidak as well as meeting his fans at the Hills Shopping Mall on the 14th of September. The showcase was presented by ERA fm Kuching 96.1fm (ASTRO Radio Sarawak). Three members from Sarawak Bloggers Society were given the opportunity to cover not only the showcase, but also the press conference and Meet & Greet session with Afganisme or Afgan's fans. This event was supported by Leema Drink the Music, Hills Shopping Mall, SRC, Station One Cafe and Orang Kampong.
I have been his fan since I first listened to the song Bukan Cinta Biasa. Afgan is widely known as an Indonesian pop singer and actor. He has won various awards for his work in music, among them are MTV Indonesia Awards and Anugerah Planet Muzik. He is recently shortlisted as final nominee of MTV EMA 2014 for Best Southeast Asia Act. Afgan was born into a musical family of Minangkabau origin and he is the second of four children. Fate took a turn when he and a few friends were making their own karaoke songs at an instant recording-studio-turned-record-label. The studio personal noticed his talent and they offered him a deal a few months later. That is how his singing career began and the rest is history.
Afgan is currently famous for his song Jodoh Pasti Bertemu. His third album which entitled 'L1VE TO LOVE, LOVE TO L1VE' was released on 14 February 2013 by Trinity Optima Production. His first single from this album is Pesan Cinta whichwas released back in 2012. The album contains ten tracks which can be generalised as having romantic feel to them. Afgan usually would sing songs that cover genres of pop, jazz, soul and R&B. However, in the latest album he explored further into other genres. It took a long time to complete and release his third album as he was busy pursuing his tertiary education at Malaysia, Monash University Malaysia Campus to be exact. In a nutshell, the journey of the latest album revolves around his life and which also derives from the experience of being in a relationship. Just like other artists, Afgan preferred to tell his own stories through his artwork. For those who wish to listen to his songs, the CD will only cost you RM19.90. You will not regret buying it as all ten songs are superb. I have personally bought the songs via iTunes back in 2013.
At the press conference, Afgan confessed he was still S-I-N-G-L-E. It was no denying that this young man has become a lot more good looking as he noticeably shed some weight. It made his dimples even more obvious than when he used to have slightly chubby cheeks. Besides the interview session, the press had the chance to take photos with him and get their CDs signed personally by Afgan. The real excitement only began the next day on 14 September when he was set to meet and greet his fans at Station One Cafe. These lucky fans also had the privilege to watch him performed up close from the Rockzone besides getting their posters and CDs signed by their favourite Indonesian singer.
The showcase was the highlight of Afgan's promotional tour. It was estimated 4000 fans came to watch him perform live at the Hills Shopping Mall. His appearance on stage sent the fans shrieking in frenzy, even Afgan thought his Afganisme in Kuching were 'crazy'. He repeatedly using the same word to describe his fans' craze not only during the performance, but on his social media too - Instagram (http://instagram.com/p/s60AXLSoAi/?modal=true). That was enough to send our beloved Afgan a message that he indeed has rock solid fan base here in Sarawak. Afgan did mention he would love to come back and hopefully next time it will be for a concert, even bigger concert he said. Yes, let's hope he will! Fingers crossed. Bisa diatur ya Afgan.
The Afganisme were absolutely fanatic to the extent they would follow him everywhere he went from the moment of his arrival in Kuching. Fans followed him from the airport to the hotel where he stayed just to catch a glimpse of Afgan in real life and take a selfie with the handsome lad who owned a sweet mellow voice. So, Afgan, if you want to see more of Afganisme madness here, do come back to Kuching and I am sure your die hard fans will welcome your return with open arms. Probably with a lot more surprises! Last but not least, I would like to thank ERA fm Kuching (https://www.facebook.com/ERASarawak?fref=ts) for the invitation and a lifetime opportunity to meet my favourite singer from Indonesia. I also would like to extend my gratitude to Sarawak Bloggers Society for this opportunity to cover the showcase. To watch the whole event, click play on my Youtube video down below (http://youtu.be/feQkKNxVSJs).
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Kuching, 12
September 2014 – In conjunction with Malaysia’s
57th Merdeka Day, Astro has launched anationwideblood donation drive to reinforce the
message of ‘Unity Runs in Our Blood’. The
#kitasama blood donation drive will
be headed to its final stop at Plaza Merdeka, Kuching this 16 September
starting 10am – 7pm and the public is invited to donate their blood for those
in need. Both #kitasama blood
donation drive and Negaraku campaigns
will be taking place from 15 August 2014 till 16 September 2014.
Henry Tan, Chief
Operating Officer of Astro said, “Our 2014 Negaraku campaign focuses on the uniqueness about being
Malaysian which is expressed through the theme, “Unity Runs in Our Blood.’ A
key event for for this Negaraku campaign is the #kitasama blood donation
drive which emphasis that Malaysians are bonded to each other regardless of our
multi-cultural, multi-lingual and multi-ethnic composition. On air, Astro will celebrate the
unity and diversity of Malaysia through more than 140 programmes of which 48
are Premiere titles. At the same time, we would like to invite all Malaysians
to share their Merdeka moments by using the hashtag #kitasama on social media”.
Dato'
Dr Faraizah Bt Dato' Abd Karim, Deputy Director of National
Blood Bank said, “We would like to thank Astro for inviting us to be part of
the #kitasama blood donation drive
which is also supported by a great line up of artists that will serve to
heighten people’s awareness regarding this campaign. We would also like to take
the opportunity during this Merdeka celebration to encourage more Malaysians to
pledge themselves to be blood donors.”
Astro talent and
personalities took time off their busy schedules to participate in the first #kitasama blood donation drive that took
place at the Astro headquarters in Bukit Jalil on 12 August 2014. Asmawi Bakiri from Astro Arena mentioned, “I hope that we can touch more lives and rally together
to help our fellow Malaysians who are in need of blood”.
Besides Kuching,
the blood donation drive was also held in 6 other states including East
Malaysia to encourage all Malaysians to donate their blood to the National
Blood Bank Malaysia.
Viewers can log
on to www.astro.com.my/Negaraku for
the Negaraku content schedule starting
as well as information on the #kitasama blood
donation drive locations.
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