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| Monday, 25-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Journey to Batam (Indonesian Wedding-a colourful experience)
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Pulau Batam is one of the largest 3,000 islands in the Riau Archipelago and is closest to Singapore, which is only 20 kms away, just one and a half hour ferry-trip south of Johor. The declaration of Batam free trade zone in 1989 has turned the island into a popular tourist gateway. Even if Batam is multi-ethnic, it is still the Malayan culture and Islam which forms the root of the local culture. I have the opportunity to experience a Riau Malayan wedding during my visit to Batam.
We traveled by car from KL to JB on early Friday morning (22 July 2005) and reached Stulang Laut jetty about 7.00am. The first ferry departs at 7.40am daily and we had to rush to the boarding check-in point. We reached Batam one and a half hours later and were greeted by the groom's uncle, Bapak Sulaiman HAR. The groom, Iqbal and the bride, Artita Octavia were waiting for our arrival at their home in Tiban. The reception was held at the groom's home on Saturday (23 July 2005). The groom's father Bapak Shuib, is a very well-known man among locals in Batam. He is the Head at the local Education Ministry. His guests includes: from the poor yet helpful and soft spoken kampong folks; to the rich yet humble VIPs of Batam. To name a few, the Chief Police of Batam, and Wali Kota (the City Mayor) are among the VIP guests.
That Friday was a very busy day for the entire family and friends at Tiban. They were busy preparing food for the wedding reception. "Rewang" is a term we are familiar with among Malays in Malaysia. Malays in Riau also calls it "Rewang", and they wear baju kurung or baju melayu during formal events.
Although the main theme for the "Pelamin" was red and gold but it was also decorated in an elaborate colours of green and yellow. Unlike our local Malay weddings, the bride and groom will sit at the pelamin and both their parents will also be seated at both sides of the pelamin. The newly-weds and their parents will be flanked by the blessings and greetings from the guests.
In the meantime, classical dances were performed. While all the guests were enjoying the party and the lunch and diner offered, the sound of music echoed through. They also invited guests to sing at the stage, and Indonesians are good singers, they sing very well! I was surprised to see makciks and pakciks sing..they have very good voices. Most of them sang Keroncong and Melayu Asli and the most famous dangdut, some even sang English songs..in Indonesia English language is very "unfamiliar" for the locals especially among the seniors..but as Roslan or the mat salleh guy in Malysian idol would say...their dictations and pronunciations were excellent!
The food was great too. It was a buffet for us! I am a "hantu" for prawns and almost every dish has prawns in it...and by the end of the day I was so full until I can't stand up straight!
The wedding reception ended at midnight. We had a great and colourful experience throughout the day.
Before we left Batam we had the opportunity to see the famous Balerang bridge. It connects Batam Island and Galang Island. Unfortunately I can't take a clear picture of the bridge as it was raining.
We head home after a shopping spree in Nagoya and Batam Centre on Sunday (24 July 2005). I walk away from the malls with more loot than I can sensibly take home, grinning from ear to ear.
The journey home was a bit longer than before because the weather was not as good as we expected. The sea was a bit "rough" so it was a "bumpy" boat trip home.
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-Chafz Enterprise-
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| Sunday, 24-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Setup and Rehearsal for ANGVA'S WELCOME RECEPTION
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These are the setup and rehearsal pictures of the setup for the event on Tuesday,26th July 2005.Venue is Mandarin Oriental Grand Ballroom..
A lot needs to be done to ensure everyone is happy..not only that-the main intention is so that the foreign guests gets to feel as if they are in the situation (check out the event pictures to see what I mean).
We had extra lights installed..tanglongs..kain songket added..experts flown in from Penang..the best crew..JUST to be sure we get the best of everything.
Setup started at 5.30am with Jessie and her decor team coming in first,followed by Ah Tai with the sound system,inteligent lighting system & then Faizal with his own crew came to setup the 2 projectors,2 giant screens and the VIDEO recording/playback console.
PPAG performers came in as scheduled to do a rehearsal while the rest of the team continue with their own jobs. Reena was busy preparing the main Kolam design, the crew got everything else covered doing it together..
Kak Wok and her team came in to set up the Malay section with their ketupats,pots,bamboo mats and lots of young coconut leaves..
Uncle Hock (from Penang) came on the dot (as usual) to set up his display of dough sculptures, so did the Gasing team..came..set up..even played some..
All in all..everything went as planned and as scheduled..great job people!!
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| Sunday, 17-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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SRI CEMPAKA's "A Dollar For A Down's" Charity Awareness Campaign
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With the joint collaboration with BANGSAR VILLAGE,Sekolah Sri Cempaka hag this Charity Awareness Campaign on the 1st Floor of Bangsar Village today.
All the students from Sri Cempaka gathered and performed throughout the whole day to collect donations for the Down Syndrome Foundation.
There was also a jumble sale..a henna art station..sand art station and face painting..
These kids are so talented, I must say..a big round of applause for Yusri (Michael Jackson), Andrea (Belly Dancing) and the whole gang..
CHAFZ ENTERPRISE supplied the sound system for the day (at a very charitable price) and I ended up buying a lot of clothes for my daughters-they were a real grab!!)
For sound system equipment rental,please contact Harris at 012-6254110.
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| Saturday, 16-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Karnival Keluarga Petronas 2005 @ PERMATA TRAINING CENTER
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It was a fun filled day for the family members of PETRONAS as we had the Family Carnival today..CHAFZ ENTERPRISE supplied the sound system for the telematch area plus the telematch..
We had inflatable games..game stalls..dunking machine..walkabout clowns..walkabout famous characters from STAR WARS Episode 1..a mechanical bull ride..Paintball..Mini bike racing and a lot more...
VENUE : PERMATA TRAINING CENTER
MAIN AGENT: RED TOMATO
CLIENT: PETRONAS MALAYSIA
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| Friday, 15-Jul-2005 00:00 |
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Setup For PETRONAS FAMILY CARNIVAL 2005
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These are the setup pics for tomorow's event..
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| Sunday, 26-Jun-2005 00:00 |
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Early Morning Fire @ Pekan Meru, Klang
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It started around 5 am it seems,according to the Fire Department..it ate up the entire row of the wooden shops at the main road of Jalan Meru..I was there to catch a few pictures of the aftermath..
At the time I arrived,it was already 8plus am..but still there were live fire still burning within the rubble..firemen were still battling the fire & I was told that the second team was already in action by that time..
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| Saturday, 25-Jun-2005 00:00 |
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ISUZU D-MAX Fever Roadshow @ Gurney Plaza, Penang
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I was the MC/DJ for the first league of the Isuzu D-Max Fever Roadshow..we were promoting the latest 4x4 pick-up by Isuzu,D-MAX.
It is the first in the world to incorporate a 3.0 Litre Direct Injection Diesel Turbo Intercooler into a 4x4 and it has a unique feature that enables drivers to switch from 2-wheel drive to 4-wheel drive WITHOUT stopping the vehicle..this unique feature is called the One Button Touch-On-The-Fly system..
We had a lot of fun giving away freebies to public..plus brochures,balloons and also information..
Venue : Gurney Plaza Entrance
Date : 24th - 26th June 2005
Agent : Media Access
Client : ISUZU MALAYSIA SDN BHD
We also had colouring contest for the children while their parents inquire more on the latest 4x4 model by ISUZU..
We also had 'free' entertainment from a group of young hip-hoppers whom I persuaded to display their skillz in the center of the roadshow area..
On the last day,we again, had free entertainment cum display by 2 cheerleading groups, The TITANS & E-LEKTRA from Ipoh..
Please contact Harris of CHAFZ ENTERPRISE at 012-6254110 for ALL you roadshow needs..
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| Wednesday, 8-Jun-2005 00:00 |
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GLOBAL 200 cleanup-second round
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Here are the before and after pics..
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| Sunday, 5-Jun-2005 00:00 |
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Siti Salmah & Mohd Ramizi's Wedding Reception In JB
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CHAFZ ENTERPRISE sponsored the wedding couple's VIDEO MONTAGE and it was aired during the entire wedding reception..
We were there a day before the reception and we took a lot of pictures..have fun..
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| Sunday, 29-May-2005 00:00 |
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SAMSUNG D 500-C Roadshow @ Kuantan Parade
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It was a fun event...thats all I could say..
We had fashion shows..dance routines and stage games..
CLIENT : SAMSUNG MALAYSIA
AGENT : GLOBAL 2000
VENUE : KUANTAN PARADE
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