Vishal Detained By Police in Chennai

Actor Vishal has been detained by the police following a standoff between the two parties out side the Tamil Film Producer’s Council (TFPC) office earlier today. Vishal is the President of the TPFC.
Yesterday some 300 producers had joined forces and locked the TPFC offices in T Nagar and Anna Salai in Chennai, demanding Vishal’s resignation.
Vishal and actor Mansur Ali Khan were attempting to break the lock when he was detained by the police.

The troop of 300 producers are led by AL Azhagappan. They alleged that Vishal was involved in criminal activities and misappropriation of funds totaling ₹7 Crore (RM4.2 million). The producers also demanded that Vishal hand over the accounts of the council to them. According to Azhagappan, no general committee meeting was held since Vishal assumed office.
In addition to that, the producers claimed that Vishal has organized events under the banner of TPFC without the general committee’s approval, which was a violation of the by-laws. According to the producers, both the elected Vice Presidents, actor Prakash Raj and director Gautham Vasudev Menon, do not attend TFPC meetings at all.

Vishal has not only been at war with this group of producers, but also with the police. He claimed the police were standing watch and were present when the office was locked by people who were not members of the TPFC.
Vishal accused the police of allowing criminal trespassing and preventing the office bearers of the TPFC from entering the office. He was then detained by the police and taken to the Teynampet Police Station. “I have not done any mistake. They are not allowing me to go inside my office. If we ask questions they are arresting us. This is unbelievable,” said Vishal to the media.
More to come.
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Matthews Izzac’s FIFA Story; ‘Dreams Do Come True’

A round of applause to Malaysian-born, Matthews Izzac!
Matthews Izzac has been appointed as the first Malaysian Indian commentator for the upcoming FIFAe Club World Cup 2021.
Source: Matthews Twitter Page
Proud to call myself ” ANAK MALAYSIA”!
For Matthews, it will be his first stint at the FIFAe Club World Cup and he became the first Malaysian Indian to officiate as a commentator at the prestigious sporting event. The whole nation is delighted with the appointment of both Matthews and Hafiz.
Most of us have some dreams and ambitions on our minds; something that we hope to turn into fruition in the future or someone that we desire to be. But often these dreams are left unfulfilled.

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Proud to call myself “ ANAK MALAYSIA”. Today is indeed a historical moment for my own country and myself. This is absolutely unbelievable and a dream come true after 7 years of hard-work! Glory to God.✨ pic.twitter.com/xsQ1l3FMvy
— Matthews Izzac (@matthewsizzac) February 15, 2021

“I think it is possible for ordinary people to choose to be extraordinary”.
― Elon Musk
But for Matthews, he has proved that a strong determination can lead one to combat all the difficulties along their path and achieve all their goals. After hustling for 7 years, his sheer determination to never give up despite all the negative naysayers around him and his ultimate blood, sweat and tears has been paid off into something he truly deserves.
The Lord has fulfilled the desires of his heart and led him to his purpose in life. Well done Matthews!
In his own words on his Facebook post, Matthews said: “The best is yet to come! A lot more to achieve and a lot more to go! All praise and glory goes to God himself.”
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Nithya Menen Praised The South Indian Stars In Bollywood!

Nithya Menen is a well-known actress for her dedication. Whether it can be Tara in OK Kansmani, Aissu in Mersal, or Priya Sethuraman in 24, she nailed her role and of course put in all her effort to make it as a debut film.

Recently, Nithya voiced her thoughts on the same issue when talking to the online platform. The actress said “some of the topmost actresses in Bollywood have all been south Indian starting from Padmini, Vyjayanthimala, Waheeda Rehman, Sridevi. I’m coming in order of time to Aishwarya Rai and Deepika Padukone, they have all been south Indian. I think these debates are happening for the sake of debates and either way there is no need you have to do only in Bollywood, we have beautiful mediums here in the south, there are several languages. I work in 4 different languages, there is no dearth of films.”
She also added that “I want to do good films, it’s not about Bollywood or wherever. If you are saying that south Indian industries are not good enough, that’s not true. Even the smallest industries make the best films, whether it’s Bengali, Marathi, or Malayalam. I would love to work in Bengali films or Marathi films. I’m excited to learn a new language. I want to learn Bengali so much, I love Marathi. You have to do your best and prove yourself, nobody can deny you anything.”

Nithya Menen was lastly seen in Udhayanidhi Stalin’s Psycho movie, directed by Mysskin and produced by Arun Mozhi Manickam. The film also stars Aditi Rao Hydari and Singampuli in the lead while Isaignani Illayaraja composed the song for the film.
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Shanthanu Bhagyaraj To Join Mani Ratnam’s ‘Vaanam Kottatum’ Cast!

The film also stars Vikram Prabhu, Madonna Sebastian and Aishwarya Rajesh.

Mani Ratnam will be producing Vaanam Kottatum under his banner Madras Talkies with his former associate Dhana. Vikram Prabhu is on board to play the lead role in it and the film will have Madonna Sebastian and Aishwarya Rajesh as the female leads.
While the former would be paired opposite the hero, the latter will be seen playing his sister. Shanthanu Bhagyaraj has joined the sets of this film and will be one of the leads in this multi starrer.
Radikaa and Sarath Kumar have been signed up to play supporting roles in this flick.
Singer Sid Sriram will be making his debut as music composer with Vaanam Kottatum. This film is scheduled to hit the marquee next year and the release date is expected to be announced later.
Meanwhile, Shanthanu is expecting the release of two films – Raavana Koottamand Kasada Thapara, which are in different stages of production.
More updates to follow!
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EXCLUSIVE: “Code Black” In Solidarity With Junior Doctors

Thousands of junior contract doctors in Malaysia’s healthcare system, many of whom are in the vanguard of the country’s COVID-19 dispute, are revolting over a long-standing issue: inferior job terms than their predecessors. Hence, contract doctors have threatened to strike by citing their dissatisfaction with the fact that over 23,000 of them have not been automatically integrated as permanent staff, as has been the procedure in the past.
Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) Section Concerning House Officers, Medical Officers, and Specialists (SCHOMOS) wants to disassociate itself from the #HartalKontrakDoktor and urged for the long standing matter to be resolved by diplomacy rather than drastic action.
“We are compensated much less since we are on a contract and its been this way for years. Hence, we are not entitled to the privileges that come with working in the civil service,” a junior contract doctor told Varnam.
Both MMA and SCHOMOS rejected the notion of holding a strike during the pandemic and instead proposed their own “day of solidarity.”
In return, they have decided to hold the protest which represents government doctors in Malaysia by starting its Code Black week from today onwards (1st July). Two phases of Code Black will be implemented during the protest.

In phase 1, doctors nationwide are encouraged to change their social media profile photographs and corporate or institution logos dark or monochrome for 12 days as a show of support for contract doctors. Meantime, in phase 2, it has been proclaimed as “Black Monday,” and participants are encouraged to attend  work as usual while wearing black as its theme.

“Hold a sign that says solely ‘we stand with contract healthcare workers.’ Only use the hashtags #saveMYcontractHCW, #CodeBlackMY, and #BlackMondayMY on social media.”

How did the contract system begin:
The Malaysian Health Ministry (KKM) implemented a contract system in 2016 to place Malaysian medical, dental, and pharmacy graduates in housemanships at government hospitals across the country. Housemanships is essentially a two-year mandatory internship for doctors in Malaysia.
To obtain a degree in medicine, students must first finish a term of pre-clinical training in which they study medical theory before moving on to the second phase of clinical training, known as houseman-ship. After they complete their in-house training, they will qualify to register as medical officers (MO) under the Malaysian Medical Council (MMC).

“For the majority of us, we don’t have any other options to further our studies or receive scholarships to be a specialist. How long will these special privileges last, we have achieved independence for more than 60 years now?” the doctor questioned.

How the contract system being applied in the medical line?
First and foremost, I’m perplexed on why the Malaysian government created such a system while our country is experiencing a catastrophic shortage of healthcare workers in all sectors, with only about 3.4 clinical specialists per 10,000 people nationwide.
Contract MO’s are also ineligible for unrecorded leave and the government’s Hadiah Latihan Persekutuan (HLP) scholarship program, which allows doctors to undertake specialist training.
Those who are under contract, can continue their education to become a specialist but are required to take up a specialist programme on their own time with their own money, of course. This approach is thought to be harmful to contractual civil service doctors since it provides them with little to no job security and fewer opportunities to further their careers.

“Throughout my four years of service, I have never treated my patients based on their race and religion. But, this is what we have gotten from the government. Despite shedding blood, sweat and tears to curb the pandemic, it is indeed heart-wrenching to have racial discrimination debate amidst the pandemic,” said the doctor.

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The Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) president, Prof Datuk Dr Subramaniam Muniandy raised objections to the minister’s statement, stating that racial or religious prejudices should never be used to appoint officers or determine whether they would serve in permanent positions.
According to sources, majority of their contracts have been extended until the end of 2022, but their future employment remains a question mark. Did you know, that it takes an average of 8-9 years to become a fully registered doctor, and more than 10 years to become a specialist ?
You may find the pathway of becoming a doctor in Malaysia below:

Knowing that our nation grapples with a public health crises, perhaps the value of healthcare frontline staff cannot be compromised, we recognise their vital responsibilities in saving lives and are eternally grateful for their efforts.
Medical professionalism has a profound impact in almost every aspect of the healthcare system. The contract doctors, on the other hand, have reached a stalemate and require great help and support of the Malaysian government by removing the contract system from the scheme, as the Health Ministry’s slogan Kami Sedia Membantu indicates that their tremendous contributions towards their fellow countrymen are priceless.
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Malaysian Composer Tiban Collaborates With Veenai Maestro Rajhesh Vaidhya

Yet another Malaysian musician soaring to great heights!
A couple of weeks ago, we learned that Malaysian composer Tiban has recorded a single with the legendary Unnikrishnan. It fact, it was Unnikrishnan who revealed the news to us while he was down in Kuala Lumpur.
Aside from Unnikrishnan, Tiban revealed on his official Facebook page that he will be working with another music maestro – the one and only Rajhesh Vaidhya.
“Glad to announce that Veenai Vidwan Rajhesh Vaidhya has collaborated with me for 2 songs in my composition,” Tiban said.
Watch the video of their collaboration below:

Oh, and if you’re a fan of Rajhesh Vaidhya, he’ll be down in Kuala Lumpur on the 8th of September – don’t miss it!
READ MORE:
Can You Handle This Line-Up At The MILFF 2018?

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Nandini Balakrishnan, The Digital Journalism Revolutionaire – Women of Impact 2019

Varnam honours this digital journalism revolutionaire as the WOMEN OF IMPACT 2019.
Nandini Balakrishnan | Photo by Barathan Amuthan
As an avid writer, Nandini Balakrishnan is passionate about topics of discrimination, feminism and other societal issues. She wanted to be able to voice out her opinions in a way that would be informative and entertaining so she added the element of HUMOUR! A few years later, Nandini has become a household name as her videos have caught on virality numerous times.

This opinionated beauty who has a signature Malaysian Indian accent serves hard hitting points that left many in agreement and others, re-evaluating their moral stand. Nandini covers a wide variety of issues like colour biases and ‘white-worshipping’. She was recently interviewed on a talkshow in BBC about one of her videos that discussed ‘beg-packing’ in Malaysia.
Nandini, who aspires to be a war correspondent, continues to be an inspiration to many young women to celebrate their authenticity.
Check out Varnam’s raw and unfiltered interview with Nandini:

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LHDN Welcomes Appeals by BPR Applicants from 15th June Onwards

The government’s Special Assistance Counters (BKK) will be opened by the Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN) for appeals application that were previously rejected for aid under Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) starting from today (15th June) onwards.
LHDN in a statement said that the counters were open for each state and through appointments from 8am to 12pm.
The agency further stated;

“The MYSejahtera application is also limited to low-risk individuals. Customers have to comply with the SOPs set, such as scanning the MySejahtera application, always wearing face masks, checking one’s body temp and adhering to physical distancing.”

BPR-related inquiries can be directed to the BKK line at 1800-88-2747 which will be open from 9am to 4pm, Monday to Friday.
Finance minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz announced yesterday starting from 15th till 30th June, the call time period would be open for BPR applicants that have yet to get their assistance approved.
Meanwhile, LHDN in the statement said only businesses for the Branch Stamp Office remained open to customers and Individual Duty Payers who could not register as users of the Stamp Assessment And Payment System (STAMPS) as stipulated since the implementation of Movement Control Order 3.0.
The working hours in every state would be based on working days, from 8am to 12pm. Its payment centres in Kuala Lumpur, Kota Kinabalu and Kuching are reported to remain in operation from 8am to 12 noon from Monday to Friday.
The Call Centre and Live chats would run LHDN’s Hasil Care Line as usual between 9am and 5pm, from Monday through Friday, while the headquarters lines and the branches are currently shut down.
LHDN urged clients to check the list of its branches and offices that have been temporarily closed in order to avoid problems before heading to any premises.
To read more about their working hours, please click here.
Source: BERNAMA
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Kuttiyamma Finally Fulfils Her Dream Of Reading And Writing At Age 104

It’s never too late to chase your dreams. If an elderly woman can achieve her lifelong dream of reading and writing, what’s stopping us? Nada! Today, we have Kuttiyamma, who has shattered stereotypes that the elderly are unable to pursue an education due to their age.
Kuttiyamma, who hails from Kerala has achieved her goal of reading and writing at the age of 104. Don’t stop her now, folks!
Image credit: Indiatimes
Blessed with a sharp mind, she spends nearly two hours reading the newspaper to keep up with what’s going on around the world. But it is only in recent months that she has been able to fulfil this dream of hers after she finally began reading and writing.
Kuttiyamma said, “I used to ask the younger generation at home to read the newspapers to me on several occasions since I couldn’t read the news.
“I’ve always wanted to write my name and address on a piece of paper,” she continued.
She grew up in rural India and comes from a low-caste household with no opportunity for education, according to the guardian. “I was always interested in what was going around the world,” she remarked.
Image credit: The Guardian
All of her worries were soothed when her neighbour, Rehana John who happens to be a literacy teacher persuaded her to start to read and write. Kuttiyamma will be ready at her house every evening with her textbook, notes, and pencils before Rehana arrives to teach her.
The inspiring grandma boldly opted to take the Kerala state elementary literacy exam after months of classes. With all of her passion and dedication, she successfully achieved 89% in literacy and 100% in mathematics. (Wow!) Even the State Education Minister praised Kuttiyamma through his Twitter platform.
Now Kuttiyamma has set on to take the fourth standard examination which involves Malayalam, English, Environment and Mathematics papers. “I will try to achieve 100% marks in the equivalency examination for all papers.” she confidently said.
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Karel Doshi Elected As The New Head Of HSBC’s Commercial Banking Business

It is undeniable that more and more women are emerging in leadership roles nowadays, even in some of the most male-dominated industries.
With that being said, meet Karel Doshi who was recently named as the new Head of Commercial Banking (CMB) in Malaysia by HSBC. Karel’s appointment will be effective from today (1st July) as well as she will be based in Kuala Lumpur.
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Karel who has over 20 years of experience in growth and risk management will be responsible for one of the leading commercial banking franchises in Malaysia, servicing SMEs, mid-market, large corporates and international subsidiaries.
With the new post, she will report regionally to Amanda Murphy, head of commercial banking (South & Southeast Asia) and in Malaysia to HSBC Bank Malaysia CEO Omar Siddiq.
Omar Siddiq, CEO of HSBC Bank Malaysia Image credit: the star
“Karel will lead the commercial banking business in Malaysia and continue to drive our ambition for growth while deepening our presence in the local SME and mid-market space and capturing the increasing proportion of international trade flows into Malaysia,” said Omar.
Karel joined HSBC in 2007 and brings diverse coverage and advisory experience spanning corporate, commercial and investment banking. She brings a track record of deep customer connectivity after over two decades of experience in Malaysia.
HSBC has played a key role in the growth and development of Malaysia’s economy for more than 130 years and continues to be a strategic growth market for the HSBC Group, offering significant opportunities as an international investment hub and a springboard into Southeast Asia.
Best wishes Karel Doshi on this new post!
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Regina Cassandra Plays A Crucial Role In ‘Irumbu Thirai 2’!

Regina Cassandra has signed for a crucial role in Vishal’s Irumbu Thirai 2, which also stars Shraddha Srinath as an army officer.
Vishal is producing the sequel which is expected to go on the floors later this year. The rest of the cast and crew are yet to be finalised.

Irumbu Thirai, which released last year, was a cyber-thriller that featured Vishal and Arjun in the lead roles. The sequel is being directed by Anand, an erstwhile assistant of director Ezhil. Vishal will also soon work on the sequel to Thupparivaalan with filmmaker Mysskin.
In Thupparivaalan, Vishal played a detective called Kaniyan Poogundran, modeled after Sherlock Holmes. Actor Prasanna played his sidekick, a character very close to Sherlock’s partner Dr Watson. Vishal confirmed he will be reuniting with Mysskin for the sequel even before the release of Thupparivaalan. Vishal also has Sundar C’s Action in the pipeline. The film also stars Tamannaah Bhatia and Aishwarya Lekshmi as the leading ladies.
More updates to follow!
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Malaysian Climber Ravichandran Tharumalingam Saved by Gelje Sherpa a Nepali Sherpa, near ‘Death Zone’ of Mount Everest

Ravichandran Tharumalingam, 58, is a well-known Malaysian climber who has scaled Everest in 2006, 2007, and 2022, respectively. He had once been so engrossed in climbing that he lost eight fingers to frostbite. This was to be his fourth attempt at climbing Mount Everest. But tragedy struck.
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He was found by Gelje Sherpa, a Nepali Sherpa who had to carry the shivering Ravichandran through the death zone for 6 hours, where temperatures can drop below -30C or lower. Gelje himself was guiding Chinese clients up the summit but ultimately convinced them to cancel their trip because he had to save Ravichandran, who was stranded, shivering, and alone without any oxygen.
Gelje says that we can earn money at any time, but we cannot save a life that is already gone. Rescues are also near impossible in that zone, but Gelje was determined to bring Ravichandran to safety, even if it meant risking his own life. In areas that were too rocky, Gelje and his team had to carry Ravichandran on their backs instead of dragging him down.
Gelje , pictured below, is in his own right, an incredibly talented climber; at the age of 28, he made history as the youngest person in a ten-man team that summited K2, the world’s second-largest mountain.
Image Source Record Nepal
However, despite the successful attempt at heroically saving his life, many people and the international media itself, have pointed out that Ravichandran had failed to properly thank Gelje . Despite Gelje being the reason Ravichandran is still alive today. Ravichandran instead has only thanked his expedition partner company and has Gelje blocked on Instagram.

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Source: CNN Travel, BFM News, The Guardian Independent
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Prakash Raj Says Acting in a Mani Ratnam Film is Like Going to a Temple

Mani Ratnam is one of the most revered filmmakers in Indian cinema, making all-time classics like Nayakan starring Kamal Haasan and Thalapathi starring superstar Rajinikanth. His latest venture, set to be released later this year is the multi-starrer, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam, in which Prakash Raj plays a major character. Prakash Raj is one of Ratnam’s frequent actors. Together, they worked on Iruvar, Kannathil Muthamittal, and O Kadhal Kanmani.

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The acclaimed actor, known for his abilities to embody villainous characters as seen in Sivakasi and Pokkiri says he loves working with Mani Ratnam. In an interview with firstpost, Prakash Raj had this to say:
“Mani Ratnam is a man who is beyond success and failure. If he wants my presence in his film, Mani would call me and all I ask him is the number of days required because filmmakers like him teach me with every given film. They push me into the unknown world and makes me feel uncomfortable, Chekka Chivantha Vaanam also offered me one such experience.”
Prakash Raj also goes on to mention that working with Mani Ratnam is like going to a temple.
“Mani only calls me if he feels that my performance would justify the particular character. If I’m not available, he would not force and go for some other actors. Mani also fixes my salary and I simply accept whatever he gives because acting in his film is like going to temple. When Mani is ready to offer me Prasada, why would I negotiate salary with him”, Prakash Raj smiles and signs off.
Chekka Chivantha Vaanam stars Simbu, Vijay Sethupathi, Arun Vijay (the villain from Yennai Arindhaal), Arvind Swami (the brother from Thalapathi), Jyothika, Prakash Raj and many many more. It is set to hit the big screens on September 28 2018.
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Nayanthara’s Tamil Horror Film ‘Airaa’ Trailer

Nayanthara has managed to hone her skills as an actor over the years and now partakes in more elaborate and convoluted roles. (Yes, no more playing below average IQ girl who walks in slow motion as yellow flowers fall from nearby trees)
In her upcoming movie ‘Airaa’ directed by Sarjun KM, Nayanthara plays a dual role. The first is a village girl with dusky skin tone (because village girls can’t afford Fair & Love*^) called Bhavani and the other is a homely, jasmine-flower yielding ‘ordinary girl’ (In the words of Director Sarjun KM) called Yamuna.

The film is produced by Kotapadi J Rajesh under the production banner KJR Studios and see Kalaiyarasan and Yogi Babu in the main lead roles.
Watch the newly released trailer HERE:

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Ilaiyaraaja Composes A Corporate Anthem For Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages

Isaignani Ilaiyaraaja who has composed for over 1,000 films during the span of his career has now composed for a corporate brand – Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB).

This is the first time that Maestro, as he is called, has composed a corporate anthem. The news was shared by the company recently.
“It has taken Dr Ilaiyaraaja forty years to find time and compose music for a corporate, and we are just blessed that he did it for us, ” Kamlesh Sharma, Chief Communication Officer at Hindustan Coca-Cola Beverages (HCCB) said in a press statement.
The HCCB anthem begins with a soft and mellifluous tune on the flute, before extending into a visual of India that melds the traditional with the contemporary.
The video also has Prathap Suthan, Founder and Chief Creative Director of the agency BangInTheMiddle, and Rajeev Raja, Founder and Soundsmith at Brandmusiq discussing the tune and their experience of having worked with Ilaiyaraaja.

This tune was composed at Prasad Studios in Chennai, where the composer is known to have composed most of his music. Recently, however, it was revealed that the studio and the composer were not on good terms, with the studio denying him permission to work from their premises.
Directors Bharathiraja, Naam Tamilar Katchi leader Seeman and a few others had visited Prasad Studios last week to resolve the issue.

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Aathmika Responds To Troll Who Compared Her To Transwomen

Actress Aathmika came down hard on a troll who created a meme with her image in it, alongside three male actors in female outfits, playing the roles of transwomen.
On Women’s Day, the actress reposted the meme on Instagram, with a long message, snarkily responding to the troll’s jibe.

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Dear brother, First of all I’m so glad that you are comparing me with these legends in the picture. Grateful ! ?? And secondly, this response is not only to you but to people with similar mindsets. Do you think I feel bad looking at this picture or I feel funny ? I neither felt both. I feel bad for you, the way you have been conditioned from your childhood to understand how a man and woman should exactly look.. brother, it doesn’t really matter! Infact I’m so curious to know how physically beautiful you are. Even if you’re a Hrithik Roshan lookalike, I still feel you are an ugly person because you don’t have a beautiful heart. You seek happiness in hurting others. I just pray for you to heal and understand that beauty is something that should come from within. Your opinion is a deviation from what a million other people think of me. Anyhow, I’m writing this on behalf of all the women who have been trolled for their success, beauty, the way they dress, the way they look, the way they walk etc, on the whole for being who they are. But being a women, especially on women’s day I couldn’t keep calm. I can’t let this happen to any other women hereafter. You or anybody cannot define how a woman should look. Tall or short, fair or dark, fat or thin, ugly or beautiful, manly or womanly. Everybody is unique and beautiful in their own ways. We are not judging men on how they look, we see them how they treat us and respect us. Cause we respect them more for their uniqueness. God has given us this and we are happy and successful with whatever we have. Take care of your mother, sisters or any other woman around you and accept them for who they are ? Bold , Fearless and Confident are my beauty✨ #Happywomensday brother ? ( I’m quite certain you must be a guy, cause women don’t hurt or pull each other down) My gift for you @mokka_rated_0.00 today is making you famous – what you have been longing for so long!!! Take care ? Loads of love to you ❤
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The Instagram account that posted the meme has now been deactivated.
Aathmika made her debut with the hit movie Meesaya Murukku. Her second film, Karthick Naren’s Naragasooran  is completed and awaiting release. She is currently shooting for the upcoming flick Kannai Nambathey.
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EXCLUSIVE: Shivashanker Secures An Impressive Spot In The Malaysia Book of Records

Online learning has been on the rise in recent years, largely due to the coronavirus wave that whipped the whole whole at its peak forcing universities and schools worldwide to shut down. This resulted in the emergence of online classes and now it has become a convenient and flexible way of continuing classroom education.
Having stated that this inquisitive person, Shivashanker Ragula has made an impressive feat by making full use of the advantages of online learning classes.
Shivashanker has successfully stamped his name in the Malaysia Book of Records for Most Online Learning Certificates Obtained By An Individual with a total of 254 certificates on 3rd June 2022.

Shivashanker managed to obtain these online learning certificates from many recognised online platforms such as BAC, Linkedin Learning, Google Garage, and HRDF while stating that his main field of interest in entrepreneurship, communication, digital marketing, and personal branding which he developed during the pandemic.
Speaking to Varnam MY, he told that he choose these specific fields as he believes that it is essential and a must-have element in someone’s life, regardless of their career.
Hailing from Klang, he mentioned that it took him approximately 3 years as he started back in Q4 2019 to collect the  e-certs and now his has over 300 professional certificates.
The 36-year-old stated that the pandemic had driven him to self-excellence.
It all started after one of my favourite quotes “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade,” and also the mindset to change a negative situation into a positive outcome.
Image credit: Shiva Shanker Ragula (facebook)
He said, “The pandemic was a good time for everyone to do self-reflection and an opportunity to grow from a different perspective. Personally, me being curious, I was always on the lookout to gain more knowledge.”
Apart from that, during the process of obtaining certificates, the most crucial point that he gained apart from knowledge was steady discipline and the importance of time management.
Furthermore, Shivashanker who aims to be a lifelong student and keen on learning and obtaining knowledge on a daily basis opines that it’s not the numbers that count but the opportunity to demonstrate that it is doable and the end result is fulfilling.
This diligent man remarks that his learning voyage will never stop as he will keep striving to acquire as much knowledge as he can.
Shivashanker who is currently waiting to complete his law degree said he is planning to write an e-book by sharing the knowledge he has gained in a simplified way.
“As the saying goes, the best way to be great at it is by teaching it to someone,” he concluded.
Looking into the benefits of such learning, we hope it will inspire others to start delving into learning.
Nevertheless, immersing yourself into learning will help you gain bounteous knowledge.
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WATCH: Director U-Wei Haji Saari Is All Praise for Metro Maalai

Internationally acclaimed Malaysian film director, U-Wei Haji Saari has praised the Malaysian Tamil film, Metro Maalai after watching it yesterday at NU Sentral, Kuala Lumpur.
“I watched Metro Maalai, and I am so excited for the film. It tells a simple story of two empty souls in the city of KL. But what is interesting is how the characters and the setup has been portrayed,” the director says in a short video after watching the film.
The director goes on to sing praises for Metro Maalai, saying, “The filmmakers have thought out of the box and made a one-of-a-kind film. This film has its own voice. It really excites me as a filmmaker. My salutations to the filmmakers of Metro Maalai. I am so proud that this is a Malaysian film. Well done to Haran and Shoban, and to the actor, Satish,”
U-Wei Haji Saari signing the Metro Maalai poster
U-Wei Haji Saari first made headlines in the mid 90s. His film, Kaki Bakar, also known as The Arsonist was the first Malaysian film to enter the Cannes Film Festival in 1995. The film is unique, because it was screened in Cannes 6 years before the Malaysian release. He went on to create a string of films such as Jogho, Buai Laju-laju and most recently, Hanyut.
The director then had a drink with the cast and crew of the film who were present, after signing a few copies of the Metro Maalai poster.
Watch the eminent director talk about the film here.

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Metro Maalai is currently showing in 35 cinemas nationwide. Unfortunately, the response hasn’t been the most encouraging, and the screens showing may fall to a mere 5 cinemas if ticket sales don’t pick up by tonight, after a stint of just one week. If you haven’t watched the film, tonight might be the best time to do so.
Check out the showtimes of Metro Maalai here.
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Ramasamy & Mahendran Among The Victims Who Perished In Ampang Landslide

E. Ramasamy and A. Mahendran were among the victims who perished at the landslide in Taman Bukit Permai, Ampang. The family members have confirmed the identities of the deceased at Ampang hospital.
“We have classified their deaths as sudden death and post-mortem examinations will be conducted at the Forensic Department of Hospital Ampang,” said Ampang Jaya OCPD Asst Comm Mohamad Farouk Eshak at the scene here Friday (March 11).
Image credit: Selangor Journal
According to Angeozeel Andrew, he heard a loud sound similar to thunder before the lorry of his friend was driving was fully covered in a heap of mud as the landslide struck.
He said his colleague, Mahendran, was among Air Selangor workers dispatched to the area to conduct maintenance work around 4.30pm, reported New Straits Times.
For family members of Mahendran, his sister, A. Devi, realised about the incident about 10pm. Upon receiving the shocking news, Devi called his brother’s superior and he has confirmed the news of her brother was among the victims buried in the landslide. The 36-year-old victim leaves behind a wife and a nine-year-old son.
Image Credit: NST
Selangor Menteri Besar, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has also stated the families of four people killed in Ampang’s landslide will be given RM10,000 each from the Selangor government.
Our deepest condolences to the victim’s family and friends.
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Rajinikanth-Karthik Subbaraj Film Gets Bollywood Star

After giving a back to back success with Ranjith, Superstar signed up under another promising talent, Karthik Subburaj, for his 165th film.
There’s news that Bobby Simha also will be a part in the shooting of Superstar Rajinikanth’s 165th film which will be produced by Sun Pictures.
In other news, a rumour emerged that a Bollywood star will also be acting in this movie. Well, this news might be not a surprising one at all because as an all India Superstar, there’s always a Bollywood aspect in Rajni’s films just to boost a little margin of the collection of his movies in the North (A place where he’s one of the few well known stars from the South).

What’s surprising is who’s the star. It’s none other than the ‘Gangs of Wasepur’ fame Nawazuddin Siddiqui.

It is already a known fact that Vijay Sethupathi is playing the chief antagonist’s role in ‘Thalaivar 165’ and he will start shooting his portions in the next schedule.
With Thalaivar Rajini on one side and Vijay Sethupathi and Nawazuddin Siddiq on the other – it looks like the screen will erupt with mass and class.
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BastianPillai Paul Nicholas; The First Indian Banker In British Colonial Malaya

Malaya (during British colonial period) was home to one of the largest Indian population in the colonial public services and in private plantations. Most Indians, comprising of South Indians from India were brought into Malaya after they had met the labour force requirements by the British.
Present day, the country’s Indian population made up of a large elite class and a lower income group, is noteworthy for its class stratification.
A disproportionately high percentage of the Malaysian skilled population per capita is also made up of Malaysian Indians, comprising 15.5% of Malaysian professionals and 38% of the Malaysian medical workforce is made up of Malaysian Indians.
In addition, Malaysian Indians are strongly known for their greater contribution to Malaysian history and development. But how many of you are actually aware that the first Asian banker during British colonial history was an Indian, from Malaya?
Sadly, its disheartening to know that BastianPillai Paul Nicholas who played an important role in the Malaysian banking history remains unknown.
Who is BastianPillai Paul Nicholas ?

By establishing the Oriental Bank of Malaya formerly known as (The Oriental Bank of Malaya Limited), BastianPillai Paul Nicholas became the first Indian to start a bank in Malaya in 1936.
The predominant reason for the use of the original name was that the British banks were unhappy since it would have seemed to lift the bank ‘s status as the “Bank of Malaya” to that of a Reserve bank in the eyes of some people and may have helped attract business, not only from the Tamil community but also from some existing local businessmen.
BastianPillai from his humble beginnings became an accountant of the bank’s Penang branch. With hard work and a good reputation, he gradually built up his business and later introduced Edwin, his eldest son to learn the business starting at a very junior position in the company.

The company’s main operation was the handling of remittances by members of the expatriate Ceylon Tamil group of the time employed in clerical and administrative roles in government and commercial establishments, who wanted to return money to their families in Jaffna, Ceylon (Sri Lanka) on a regular basis. With reliability and friendship, he won their confidence and encouragement and they gave the bank their firm and solid encouragement in exchange.
Tamil Language Implementation For ATM’s In Malaysia

Today, there is not a single bank in the country which is owned by an Indian. Thus, calls by various non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to implement all ATM machines with Tamil language have gone to deaf ears. However, the battle to add Tamil language to the ATM machine continues in Malaysia

Both the British and Malayans of various races in the country valued BP Nicholas highly. This is the reason why his name was listed in the illustrious Who’s Who compendium.
During the Colonial reign, for an Indian to be granted a prestigious nine-line mention reaffirmed that even the British establishment considered him an outstanding individual to be remembered and respected for his accomplishments and services.
His brave entrepreneurial spirit has also inspired his future generation in Malaysia, the United Kingdom, Canada and Australia, to forge burgeoning professional careers.
Its high time for us to remember this man and the great contributions he has made in our banking industry.
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One After Another; Malaysian Indian Dies While Detained At IPD Kuala Langat

Custodial deaths has been the norm in Malaysia for a long time, and the authorities handle it lightly. Even the so-called protectors of our homeland, particularly political parties, seem to turn an eye away from such intense and severe matters of public concern.
Here we are again with a new detention-related death case, this time around we hear of Vinaiyagar K Thinpathy, who died in police custody on Monday (13th September). The 49-year-old lorry driver was detained at the Kuala Langat police headquarters (IPD) on 8th September.
On Monday, the lorry driver did not show up in court for his second hearing at the Telok Datuk magistrate’s court. His wife, Navaneetham Nagappan was very suspicious of the incident which took place and straight headed to the police station where her husband was detained to find out what the issue was about. That’s when she was notified of her husband’s death in the wee hours of the morning.

How many more people have to die in police custody until the Independent Police Complaints and Misconduct Commission (IPCMC) is implemented?

The Malaysian Insight journalist, Elill has taken to his social media platform in regards over the recent death of another individual in police custody.

Wife of lorry driver Vinaiyagar,49 is seeking for answers over her husband’s death in Kuala Langat District Police HQ on Monday
🔴 Wife alleged she saw swellings all over her husband’s body
🔴 A fellow detainee said Vinaiyagar was screaming for help
🔴 The couple has 5 kids pic.twitter.com/hdkW0d2pmr
— Elill (@Elill_E) September 16, 2021

According to an autopsy conducted yesterday at Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL), Vinaiyagar tested positive for COVID-19, and succumbed to death due to a ruptured ulcer in his stomach. However, his wife claimed that she noticed sores all over her husband’s body after being permitted to see him before the autopsy.
Free Malaysia Today reported that the state’s CID chief, Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said he will look into the case as sudden death. In addition, he will be investigating this case based on three particular components, namely duty of care, foul play, and SOP compliance.
Detaining someone to help with an investigation does not give the police the authority to mistreat him or her in any way. It makes no difference whether or not the detainee is connected to the crime under investigation.
Image Credit: The Sunday Daily
If police are allowed to abuse detainees to elicit confessions, few detainees, including those who are innocent of the crime under investigation, would survive.
Team Varnam extends our deepest condolences to the family and the children who have lost their father.
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This is why I prefer to pay attention than get attention

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Attention. This word was definitely a trigger for me and it could be for you too. Rest assured, you will see the word pop up another million times in this article. Now, I think I may have gotten your ATTENTION 😂
We rarely speak about attention being a trigger because,
WE RARELY PAY ATTENTION TO “ATTENTION”

Simply means, as humans we love getting attention. I mean why not, it is truly a powerful and moving feeling. We feel good about ourselves, which boosts our confidence and is unquestionably an important part of life. I have an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) and I was recently diagnosed. This simply means that I have quite a complicated relationship with ATTENTION.
It was the opposite of what the title of this article said; but that was my reality. It was extremely difficult to pay attention. But don’t worry, it’s manageable, and my breakthrough moment came when I gradually convinced my mind that there is an abundance of attention and that I can have it whenever I want it. This assisted me in changing my behaviours in order to bring out traits that are beneficial to paying attention in general.
PC: gifer A classic ADHD trait of wanting break time; aka PROCRASTINATING!
Don’t misunderstand me. I enjoy the advantages of attracting attention. The only way I can get the most out of this mindset is to see it in shades of grey rather than black and white. To know when to get or pay your attention, you must have a certain level of self-awareness and self-reliance. Consider this article. Thank you for taking the time to read this far. I am grateful for your readership because it inspires me to go out and experience new things and share them with you here!
I found out about this through this life changing TED Talk by Joesph Gorden Lewitt. He is a talented actor but most importantly an aware human being. If you want to know more about it, watch the talk and let it unravel in your mind.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VTsIju1dLIVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: How craving attention makes you less creative | Joseph Gordon-Levitt (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=3VTsIju1dLI)

While you are here, let me tell you how my life changed in SMALL ways;

My mind got sharper; I kid you not!
I started slow and easy. I started with conversations. I paid attention to the subjects being discussed, the intensity, depth and differing point of views. I found myself understanding the subject from a non biased emotional state. This means, the defence and the guard is down. You are in the process of learning something. Ego usually follows us when trying to form a belief; not when you are attentively listening to another person. Taking turns was so helpful.
PC: Giphy.com It was almost like my brain had a pair of eyes; AWAKENED!

Of course, I would have something to say in every chat, but developing the self-control to listen and not talk was one of the most difficult things I had to do for my peace and growth. My mind jumped to the next level of self awareness as I paid attention to details. I was able to notice more details and was no longer as oblivious as before.

When you pay attention, it removes the pressure on oneself and it deflects to the actual subject. It gives a conversation and actual chance it truly ever deserves.

But we are humans and it isn’t as easy as we think it is. It requires effort. This sharpness started to show in different aspects of my life. I am able to take more time to slow down and understand the process a lot better.

The Creative bubble popped!
When I began paying attention consciously, there was a surge of creativity. With a more positive attitude, I experienced mindset shifts. It is also the reason I was able to overcome a personal fear. As a writer, creativity blocks are my worst nightmare. I’m always concerned that I won’t be able to come up with a topic to write about. That worry is still there in the back of my mind, but it no longer has power over me. I am confident that every time I pay attention, I am filling my mind with knowledge, which is a great source of inspiration for my creativity.
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I also noticed that I am able to explore different styles of writing; because I know that exploration is going to be a reward. That has enabled me to also read different types of books.
See how that connects? Convinced?
Let me leave you with this thought. Getting attention is critical to one’s self-esteem and confidence. Each of us has our own journey that will take us down different paths in life. Some of us prefer to be the centre of attention rather than the centre of attention, while others prefer to be the centre of attention. Both points of view are valid. The only thing that matters is your journey to discover why you do things the way you do them and how you can improve them. I discovered that paying attention, in the end, delayed my gratification, which opened up many doors to my identity and being. It has now become a part of me, and I hope it will remain so.
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‘Udaney Vaayen’ Music Video Is Out Now; Featuring Young Spirited Talents

A fantastic team of youngsters presented their musical and visual skills through a melodic music video called ‘Udaney Vaayen.’ It is sung by Bawani Selvam and Pratheban Ganesh, penned by Kausalya.N and composed by an upcoming music composer, Hari Maaran.

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HARI did background film scores for ‘Aasan’ and also worked on another Malaysian Tamil movie, ‘Paakaati Po,’ earlier this year.
In the music video, ‘Udaney Vaayen‘ is a song written by Meyshnaa (Brenda) about her longing to meet her lover (Shatish Rao) who will be away from her for two years. She recollects all the ups and downs that they went through together and cherishes his memories while he’s away.

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Yet again the composer in ‘Udaney Vaayen‘ managed to give the audience a profound sense of the girl’s eagerness and longing for her lover.
Those behind this music video have definitely conveyed the Heart Rendering emotions to the viewers.
‘Udaney Vaayen‘ is published by Veedu Production. This beautiful music video was produced by Shatish Rao, Kathir Raven S, Pavin Raymond and Raja Kumar, co-produced by Yehganesh Ravichandran, Arwin Rajh and Eeshwar.
All these talented Malaysian youngsters are not only skilled, but also enthusiastic about their passion.
 This can be seen by the solidity of their performance. So let’s welcome them with our love and encouragement so that they can continue to enhance, sharpen and replenish their talent.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Moz-TfafIg8Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Udaney Vaayen Official Music Video 4K | Shatish Rao | Brenda | Hari Maaran | Kausalya.N | Yehganesh (https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Moz-TfafIg8)

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POSTPONED: Rajhesh Vaidhya Live in Singapore

Rajhesh Vaidhya Live in Singapore, the concert by the veena maestro that was supposed to be held tomorrow night, has been postponed.
The organisers, Rambutan Media Works Pte Ltd, informed everyone of the postponement via social media yesterday, three days before the event. The reason behind postponement is the travel advisory issued by the Indian government to its citizens to avoid non-essential travel to Singapore as a directive against the fight of Coronavirus (CoVid19).
The concert has been postponed to May 2020, with the exact date not revealed as of yet.

In their Facebook post, the organisers did not mention if tickets will be refunded.
Late yesterday, the organisers posted another video on social media. Rajhesh himself confirms that the show is postponed in the video as he promises a bigger and better show in May.
Keep up with Rambutan Media Works Pte Ltd here.
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AR Rahman A.K.A Isai Puyal’s Evergreen Hit Tracks That Still Rules Our Playlist

AR Rahman is a name that needs no introduction. The name itself is a BRAND. One of the most celebrated musicians in the world is celebrating his 56th birthday today, 6th of January. This extraordinary musician made his first debut as a music composer for the film Roja and since then he keeps levelling up his game to now becoming a world-renowned musician.
The multi-award winner has presented tonnes of amazingly finest songs. AR Rahman undoubtedly left behind an unrivalled legacy with his music, songs, and contribution to international film.
Here are some of my personal favourite 90s picks from this legend’s composition that might be your fav track too. Check it out;
Pudhu Vellai Mazhai (Roja-1992)

https://youtu.be/EQLzeR4Mb7AVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Pudhu Vellai Mazhai | Roja 4K HD Video Song + HD Audio | Aravind Swamy,Madhubala | A.R.Rahman (https://youtu.be/EQLzeR4Mb7A)

Ennavale Adi Ennavale (Kadhalan-1994)

https://youtu.be/rZvhOxBWb0EVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Ennavale Adi Ennavale Full Video Song 4K | Kadhalan Songs | Prabhu Deva | Nagma | AR Rahman (https://youtu.be/rZvhOxBWb0E)

Chikku Bukku (Gentleman-1993)

https://youtu.be/CG-I7aNLh04Video can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: AR Rahman Hit Songs | Chikku Bukku Video Song | Gentleman Tamil Movie | Arjun | Prabhu Deva | Madhoo (https://youtu.be/CG-I7aNLh04)

Malargaley (Love Birds-1996)

https://youtu.be/UnccY-qroSkVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Malargale Malargale Video Song | Love Birds |  Prabhu Deva, Nagma | A. R. Rahman | Romantic Hits (https://youtu.be/UnccY-qroSk)

Anbe Anbe (Jeans-1998)

https://youtu.be/8gHcHqouEKYVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Anbae Anbae Video Song | Jeans Tamil Movie | Prashanth | Aishwarya Rai | AR Rahman (https://youtu.be/8gHcHqouEKY)

Vennilave Vennilave (Minsara Kanavu-1997)

https://youtu.be/3TVvRETcztoVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Vennilave Vennilave Song | Minsara Kanavu Tamil Movie Songs | Prabhu Deva | Kajol | AR Rahman (https://youtu.be/3TVvRETczto)

Mellisaiye (MR Romeo-1996)

https://youtu.be/yJm0Vfg1VxwVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Mellisaiye Video Song |  Mr Romeo | Prabhudeva | Shilpa Shetty | Madumitha | A R Rahman (https://youtu.be/yJm0Vfg1Vxw)

Kurukku Chiruthavale (Mudhalvan-1999)

https://youtu.be/YQlj8v-_fsQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Kurukku Siruthavaley – HD Video Song | Mudhalvan | Arjun | Shankar | A.R. Rahman | Ayngaran (https://youtu.be/YQlj8v-_fsQ)

Enna Vilai Azhage (Kadhalar Dhinam-1999)

https://youtu.be/7Ee0TY5GeLsVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Enna Vilai Azhage – High Quality Audio | Kadhalar Dhinam | A.R.Rahman Hits (https://youtu.be/7Ee0TY5GeLs)

Aathangara Marame (Kizhakku Seemayile-1993)
https://youtu.be/agNTe4pCvGc
Related:  Prabhu Deva's The Next Step: First Ever Dance Concert In Malaysia Happening On 9th September 2023Andha Arabic Kadaloram (Bombay-1994)

https://youtu.be/rqz5EZL3ufQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Andha Arabic Kadaloram – Bombay | Bass Boosted Song 🎧 (https://youtu.be/rqz5EZL3ufQ)

Enakke Enakkaa (Jeans-1998)

https://youtu.be/gbssrIapnuQVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Enakke Enakkaa Official Video | Full HD | Jeans | A.R.Rahman | Prashanth | Vairamuthu | AishwaryaRai (https://youtu.be/gbssrIapnuQ)

Soniya Soniya (Ratchagan-1997)

https://youtu.be/vFV3xOgospoVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: AR Rahman Hit Songs | Soniya Soniya Video Song | Ratchagan Tamil Movie | Nagarjuna | Sushmita Sen (https://youtu.be/vFV3xOgospo)

Sotta Sotta (Taj Mahal-1999)

https://youtu.be/N_jkpSsF54AVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: Sotta Sotta Official Video | Full HD | Taj Mahal | A.R.Rahman | Bharathiraja | Vairamuthu | Manoj (https://youtu.be/N_jkpSsF54A)

Urvasi Urvasi (Kadhalan-1994)

https://youtu.be/5vkRRYMlmuoVideo can’t be loaded because JavaScript is disabled: AR Rahman Hit Songs | Urvasi Urvasi Song | Kadhalan Tamil Movie | Prabhudeva | Vadivelu | AR Rahman (https://youtu.be/5vkRRYMlmuo)

“We wish ThalaivARR a very Happy Blessed Birthday”
Some icing on the cake!
Malaysia, get ready to witness the biggest concert of Isai Puyal AR Rahman. (Isn’t it fascinating that his birthday and concert takes place in the same month? Does that mean we have a little surprise too? We never know)
Spearhead by DMY Creation, “A.R Rahman – Secret of Success – Live in Kuala Lumpur 2023”  the legendary musician, AR Rahman will be coming down to Malaysia along with numerous artists which will be held at the Bukit Jalil Stadium on the 28th of January 2023. (Just a few more days counting)
You can still be a part of this mega spectacular concert too.
 Click HERE to purchase the tickets.
#ARRforDMY #ARRLiveInMalaysia #DMY #DMYConcert #arrahman
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Navin Navigator’s Composition, Bangun, Wins Second Place At Anugerah Juara Lagu

Popular Malaysian composer Navin, who goes by the moniker Navigator, clinched the second place at the prestigious 34th Anugerah Juara Lagu held last night. Navin’s composition, Bangun was sung by rapper Aman RA.
Aman performed the tune on stage at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil last night, where the event was held. As a result of their win, the duo took home a trophy and RM 35,000 in cash.
Navin (right) with Aman RA. Image credits: TV3
This award is just another one to be added to Navin’s mantle. The composer has won multiple AIM awards and has worked with the likes of Malaysian legends like Siti Nurhaliza, Sasi the Don, Too Phat, Sri Rascol, Altimet and Balan Kashmir.
Congratulations, Navigator!

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Dhanush Thanks Fans For 3 Years of Maari Support

While Balaji Mohan’s Maari starring Dhanush didn’t light the box office on fire (Rs 47 cr, US$ 6.8 mil), it’s still a reasonable hit considering it’s Rs 17 cr (US$ 2.4 mil) budget. But since its release, the film has slowly started to garner a bit of a cult following. I will proudly admit that I’m a part of the cult too.
Maari is one of the best mass-masala films in the past few years, losing only to Kaala, Kaththi, Mersal and VIP (also starring Dhanush). It’s one hell of an enjoyable flick, with shut-up-and-dance song sequences, hilarious comedic beats and stylistic action scenes.
This week, fans have taken to Twitter and are celebrating Maari‘s three year anniversary, using the hashtag #3YearsofMaari .
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#3yearsofmaari @dhanushkraja Entry 😍😘😍 pic.twitter.com/Wu7IezS9wC
— Sa Si! (@DumbIDIOTtwt) July 18, 2018

And perhaps the most hilarious one yet — spoilers for the next Avengers film!

@dhanushkraja #3YearsOfTharaLocalMaari #3YearsOfMaari#Senjuruven@Trollvipoffl @DhanushFansUK @DhanushEdits @DhanushWarriors @dhanushfans24x7 @dhanush_chow3 @wunderbarfilms @ActorDhanushFc @kumarandop @dhanushriyafan @iamrobosankar @offl_Robosankar  Andhra Dhanush fanz club pic.twitter.com/G0Z8ZlDO3W
— viswa_ (@viswa_chittoor) July 18, 2018

Also taking to Twitter, Dhanush has now thanked the fans for our continuous support of the film.

Thank you for all the love 🙏🙏🙏 #3yearsofmaari #tharalocal #senjuruven pic.twitter.com/5v3vnHp5Zo
— Dhanush (@dhanushkraja) July 17, 2018

Dhanush and Balaji Mohan are currently working on Maari 2, which will see Dhanush reprise his role as the lovable gangster Maari, along with his goon squad from the first movie Mr Saturday (Robo Shankar) and Punching Bag (Kalloori Vinoth). Unfortunately for fans, Anirudh will not be returning as the composer. Instead, Maari 2 will be composed by Yuvan Shankar Raja.

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WATCH: Rajinikanth’s Petta Trailer is Finally Here!

Rajinikanth’s swag, Vijay Sethupathi’s rage, Simran’s wit, Trisha’s grace and Bobby Simha’s bad boy walk. Is there anything else we need from a Tamil movie?
Petta is set to hit the screens on the 10th of January and the trailer for the film has finally been released.
The Karthik Subburaj directorial will also feature Nawazudin Siddiqui and Susinthiran while Anirudh is the music director.
Rajinikanth appears to be taking on a very different persona with this film, unlike Karikaalan from Kaala and Vasigaran from 2.0.
In Petta, Rajinikanth plays Kaali, a hostel warden with a dark past who is generous with punch dialogue. Simran may be his love interest. Superstar’s happy go lucky persona is a real charmer, and we are waiting with bated breath on how Kaali turns out to be on the big screen. Just two weeks more!
Tell us what you think about Petta!

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WATCH: Did You Guys Notice Aditi Balan In Yennai Arindhaal? We Didn’t Either.

Yennai Arindhaal is super-hit Ajith starrer back in 2015, directed by Gautham Vasudev Menon.
The film revolves around the live of a police officer and highlights certain stages of his life.
Aside from Ajith, the movie also starred Trisha, Arun Vijay, Anushka Shetty, Parvathy Nair, and Vivek. What we just found out is that the film also had Aruvi star, Aditi Balan in it!

Aditi played a very minor role; as a dancer in Trisha’s traditional dance class. She also walked alongside Trisha in a few other scenes, and we never realised this until now!
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Football Pundit, Roshan Narayan, Announces Retirement From Astro After 14 Years

If you are a football enthusiast, you’d know Roshan Narayan for his analytical review of the game particularly during Premier League or Champions League. Today, Roshan took it to social media to announce that he is leaving Malaysian broadcast network, ASTRO, after 14 years of service as a football pundit and radio announcer.

Roshan started his career in media & broadcast at 21 with a company called Planet Movies as an assistant and then moved into a more lucrative job in PR & advertising. A few years later, he was offered a position as a news distributor with a Malaysian English radio station, Fly FM, after he participated in a competition organised by the station. Later, he moved to be a presenter on Mix FM for 3 years before finally landing the job as a football pundit with Astro Supersport in 2009.

Exactly a decade later, Roshan announced his retirement in a post captioned, “So, after 14 years, time to call it quits. After 4 years with MixFm and 10 with (ASTRO) Supersport, it is time to say goodbye to Astro! It has been a fun ride! Thanks to everyone who made it possible and helped me along the way, both in radio and TV! Most importantly I’d like to thank Myself for never giving up or letting people tell me what I can or cannot achieve! Till the next time!
P:S – I hope I’ve inspired some local kids out there, both boys and girls, that it can be done! I really hope I’ve inspired someone out there to defy the odds and chase their dreams!”

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One of the highlights of Roshan’s career as a football aficionado was when he got to meet his idol, Diago Maradona, at the 2014 World Cup. In an interview earlier this year, Roshan said that it is important to not remain complacent in the media industry and to be constantly evolving. He said, “In this industry, you cannot be too comfortable. You need to always engage with new things. After a few years, I started doing behind the scenes as a producer. You need to get involved with everything if you want to succeed in this industry”.

We are on the look for Roshan’s next big venture. Till then, thank you for filling our hearts, homes and almost every Mamak restaurant in the country with football talk.

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Ajith’s Viswasam Postponed To Pongal 2019?

It is reported that Thala Ajith’s next film Viswasam is now being postponed to Pongal 2019. The film was initially set for a Deepavali release. According to firstpost.com, the producers of Viswasam are postponing the movie due to the strike that took place recently, and are eyeing another big festival release, instead.
That said, one can also assume that this decision is made simply to avoid a threeway battle with Sarkar, starring Vijay and NGK, starring Suriya. It would indeed be the smart decision, as far as box office numbers are concerned. While Ajith is no doubt one of the biggest stars in South India, it would seem unnecessary and silly to purposely go up against Vijay, especially since Thalapathy Vijay has all the momentum in the world right now after his box office smash hit Mersal — the 5th highest grossing Tamil film of all time. While Suriya doesn’t have the drawing power of Vijay, some of his movies (particularly the Singam franchise) do pretty damn well at the box office too.

Firstpost.com also reports that Viswasam director, Siva, who previously collaborated with Ajith on Veeram, Vedalam and Vivegam wants to make sure Viswasam turns a profit for all its buyers. The director’s previous venture with Ajith, Vivegam, was a huge disappointment at the box office, grossing merely Rs 122 Cr (US$ 17 mil) with a Rs 90 Cr (US$ 13 mil) production budget. The Indian distributors of the film also reportedly recorded a gross profit margin of negative (-) 40%. Besides being a huge box office letdown, the film also was a massive critical dud.
Related:  Top 10 Songs that Symbolises Thenisai Thendral Deva’s MusicViswasam will now wrap up its production and post-production and December, just in time for its January Pongal release.
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Sri Kandaswamy Temple Management Thanks Donors For Contributions

The Sri Kandaswamy Temple Brickfields management has expressed their sincere thanks to the many donors and members who contributed to the Malaysia Ceylon Saivites Association (MCSA)’s social welfare fund for Covid-19.
The association has channeled the donations towards 163 families affected by the Movement Control Order (MCO) in the form of cooking supplies. They also listed the areas in which those families reside.

Thank you for your efforts, Sri Kandaswamy Temple and MCSA!
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Dhanush Called ‘Ilaya Super Star’ In ‘Pattasu’ Poster!

This is for the first time that the actor has been addressed by the title.

Dhanush, who recently wrapped up shooting for Vetrimaaran’s Asuran, is currently shooting for Kodi fame director Durai Senthilkumar’s next. The project, which is produced by Sathya Jyothi Films, is on the list of most expected projects of this year.
The film has been titled Pattasu and the makers have released the title design poster.
The title poster surprised the audiences as Dhanush, who is also the son-in-law of Superstar Rajinikanth, has been bestowed with the ‘Ilaiya Super Star’ title for the first time.
The first look of Pattasu will be revealed on Sunday, on the occasion of the actor’s birthday and the film will be hitting the screens this Deepavali.
Pattasu will feature Dhanush in dual roles and  The portion featuring Dhanush as the father will have actor Sneha as his pair and Mehreen Pirzada has been signed as Dhanush’s pair for the son’s role.
Cinematographer Om Prakash will crank the camera and this will be his fourth outing with Dhanush after Maari, Anegan and Maari 2. The music will be taken care of by Vivek-Mervin duo.
Dhanush’s Asuran is a revenge thriller based on Tamil novel Vekkai where he will avenge the death of his father. Asuran marks the reunion of Dhanush and Vetrimaaran for the fourth time.
Dhanush will be seen playing a daily wage labourer in Asuran, and he is expected to be seen in a fierce avatar.

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KAVYAN Writers’ Group Founder, Uthaya Sankar Released After Hours Of Interrogation

The sudden arrest of a well-known Malaysian writer, Uthaya Sankar S.B. over a Facebook post where he allegedly insulted Prophet Muhammad had shaken the nation on 11th of April 2022.
However, with less than 24 hours we are glad to know that the 50-year-old writer had his imminent release yesterday at 3pm as his Lawyer Rajsurian Pillai has opposed the police application to remand the author for the next four days.
According to Focus Malaysia, the case was presided over by judge Sharifah Muhaymin Abd Khalid and the application for remand was heard at the Dang Wangi police district headquarters lock up. Having said that, the post was in initial response to a Malaysiakini article in which actor Iman Zulkarnain urged men to forgo polygamy unless they were actually capable of supporting several spouses.

Criminal Investigations Department chief Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan who confirmed Uthaya’s detainment, said that he was arrested at his house in Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam, on 11th April before being brought to Bukit Aman for the investigation session. The senior police official said that the offending post which was posted by Uthaya was uploaded on 7th April.
The investigation was carried out under Section 298A of the Penal Code on statements touching on religious sensitivities and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for misuse of network facilities and services after a police report was made against his posting on social media.
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Sivakarthikeyan’s Reply To Fan Art Proves That He’s A Humble Megastar

There’s nothing we love more than celebrities who take time to show appreciation to their fans.
Despite being a mega-star and one of the biggest names inTamil cinema right now, Sivakarthikeyan proved that he’s still a humble and down-to-earth person. The 32-year-old actor responded to a fan sketch sketched by a certain Gausalya, who said sketched the portrait of the actor after failing to catch a glimpse of him – presumably in Malaysia over the weekend.
“Spend 4 hours to finish this masterpiece. I was that close to meet you in the event but I couldn’t. I’m happy that I can pass it to you by one of the crews I hope you’ll receive it. Love you always Siva Anna” Gausalya tweeted.

Spend 4 hours to finish this masterpiece😌 I was that close to meet you in the event but I couldn't.I'm happy that I can pass it to you by one of the crews I hope you'll receive it. Love you always Siva Anna😙 @Siva_KartikeyanGuys please like&share I want Siva Anna to see this🙏 pic.twitter.com/hyqeK41FZZ
— Gausy 🖤✨ (@gausalyan) January 7, 2018

Sivakarthikeyan, although overwhelmed with 4.3 million followers on Twitter, confirms that he did indeed receive the portrait, and thanked her for it.

Received it Ma😊thank u for ur love❤ https://t.co/67qmLWQznY
— Sivakarthikeyan (@Siva_Kartikeyan) January 7, 2018

What a hero!
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Penang’s First Indian Heritage Museum Reopens With More Artefacts

A people without the knowledge of their past history, origin and culture is like a tree without roots
-Marcus Garvey-
Penang is known as a state which is rich in its history and culture and most importantly for its delectable cuisine and friendly humans.
A lovey-dovey couple has taken an initiative like none of us ever thought of by exhibiting and preserving valuable and historical items for a great cause.
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Prakash Jakathesan and his wife set off on an adventure in 2018 when they decided to start a museum. The museum is a living homage to Malaysia’s Indian community, poignantly displaying our culture and traditions.
If you’re in Penang, this museum should be on top of your must-visit places list.
Since then, the Indian Heritage Museum on Macalister Road, run by Penang’s Hindu Endowment Board, has become a must-see for history buffs, with over 2,000 items preserved since the 1930s.
Despite the Covid-19 outbreak and several lockdowns, Prakash and his wife, Punita Mutiah, remained determined, even though they were largely centered on the island and were unable to actively search for old artefacts throughout the country.
After the restrictions were lifted, the museum was reopened.
Old water boilers, old tiffin carriers, a tea stall, a complete set of tools sourced from an old barbershop, and photographs are among the museum’s most notable items.
“Many people prefer going on guided tours given by my wife and me because we own the majority of the museum’s artefacts. Some tourists also opted to wait until my wife and I finished our current tours before bringing the following group,’ Prakash explained.
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He also said most locals and visitors are simply intrigued to learn that there is a museum dedicated to conserving the items of South Indian merchants as well as equipment used by rubber estate labourers.
“The artefacts we have in the museum are largely home goods that were purchased from local online dealers or artefact collectors through word of mouth or referrals from other collectors,” said Prakash, who also managed to buy older valuable artefacts from fewer sellers than in prior years.
Prakash enjoys sharing with visitors about his collectables since it is fundamental for history to be passed down from generation to generation, while Punita continues to work and devotes her leisure time to the project.
“If you don’t recount these stories, you’ll be putting a stop to a valuable source of family history and information. “Images or artefacts should always be available for future generations so that they are aware of the family history and can ask questions,” he told Malaymail.
Feel free to visit this historical museum. It is open to the public on Thursdays to Sundays from 10am till 4pm.
Address: 225, 221, Jalan Macalister, Georgetown, 10450 George Town, Penang
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K. Sivasanghari Receives Royal Scholarship To Pursue Her Passion In Aerospace Engineering

Malaysia despite being a small country, is home to many extraordinary and accomplished students who have made the country proud.
K. Sivasanghari is one such scintillating young woman who is among the 11 outstanding recipients who were given the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Scholarship (BYDPA) for the 2020/2021 session. The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has awarded the prestigious scholarship to Sivasanghari to pursue her studies in Aerospace Engineering at Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM).
The scholarship ceremony was held at Istana Negara on July 21st (Tuesday). More than 700 students applied for the scholarship, but after an evaluation process on the applicants, only eleven students were awarded with the scholarship.

BYDPA offers scholarships for students interested in pursuing a Master’s and Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) programs in the areas of Science and Technology, Economics, Law, and Islamic Finance. It provides a lifetime opportunity for students to pursue their studies at any local institutions or foreign universities.
“The scholarship recognises the excellent capabilities of the recipients academically, curriculum as well as other factors. I hope the recipients will protect their good names and be successful as they are bringing the name of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong’s institution throughout their studies,” said Public Service Department (JPA) Director-General Dato’ Mohd Khairul Adib Abd Rahman.

“I also hope they will contribute back to the country,” he told the media. “Due to the movement control order (MCO), all the interviews were conducted online,” he said.
Apart from Sivasanghari, five recipients for the PhD courses were Noor Amiera Alias, a student of Paediatric Rehabilitation (Children) at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM); Amalina Hanani Ismail (Civil Environmental Engineering, Imperial College of London); Muhammad Hafizul Hazmi Wahab (Computer Science, Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM); Ong Yi Ni (Chemistry, University of Oxford) and Bryan Lim Wei Tern (Artificial Intelligence and Robotics, Imperial College of London).
All the best Sivasanghari! That’s one heck of an achievement.
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Four Reasons To Rewatch Kannathil Muthamittal; A Mani Ratnam’s Masterpiece

If you Google “which country has released the most number of movies?” you’ll find India top, ahead of all other countries. India has the world’s largest film industry and the world’s second oldest film industry. Imagine the amount of actors, directors, and film producers who work there. To be honest, there is a lot of competition to contend with.
However, not all films released there are intentionally aimed for a wide audience. Some films are massive flops, while others may be box office smashes. However, believe it or not, just a few of them can be deemed masterpieces.
We must not overlook Mani Ratnam’s masterwork, Kannathil Muthamittal, on this list. Not only is it a masterpiece, but it is also a personal favourite of many.
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I recall viewing this movie as a kid and being captivated by the character “Amutha.” Whatever feelings Amutha was experiencing as a nine-year-old were deep and painful. To be honest, I still don’t understand how a nine-year-old child can play such an extreme character so well.
This movie, directed by Mani Ratnam, was inspired by a short story called “Amuthavum Avanum” by S. Rangarajan, also known as writer Sujatha. He is not just a novelist, but also a screenwriter, and his Tamil literature is well-known in India. The late author wrote almost 100 novels, 250 short stories, ten science books, ten theatrical plays, and a modest volume of poems.
Well, let’s not waste any more time and get right to why this movie is worth rewatching after two decades.
AR Rahman’s enchanting composition
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The film opens with a beautiful wedding scene paired to a soft background score of AR Rahman’s “Vellai Pookal” song. Because of the song’s deep significance, it quickly became popular following its debut. As we all know, this film is about more than just Amutha seeing her biological mother; it is also about how terrible the civil war in Sri Lanka was at the time.
There is no greater portrayal than this song because of the lines “Let the white flowers (“Peace”) blossom everywhere in the world,” which expresses their desire for peace in their nation (Sri Lanka). Not only that, but the two renditions of “Oru Deivam Thantha Poove” are another highlight of the film. Not to mention another song from the film, “Vidaikodu Engal Naade,” which is a lamentation for all the people who were victims of the civil war.
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I can’t emphasise this enough: how did she pull off the character so well? For those who don’t know, P. S. Keerthana, the second daughter of actors Parthiban and Seetha, performed this character. I’m not sure if it’s in her genes or what, but her acting is one of the main reasons why this film appealed to the younger audience. Because she was the first character I bonded with when I initially saw this film. Her acting was so effortless which all the more disappoints me on her not furthering her acting career.
Indira and Thiruchelvan’s relationship
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Unlike other Tamil film couples, who fall in love at first sight, their love storey is so magical that it doesn’t require intimate scenes to establish it. It’s incredibly pure, and the fact that their bond was brought together by an abandoned Sri Lankan infant further added to significance to their love story. Seeing them raise the rebellious Amutha was another perspective we should never forget when re-watching the movie.
Climax scene: Amutha Meets her biological mother
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This scene is so touching that it must have brought tears to many people’s eyes. The reality that Amutha had to face, when she saw her biological mother and Indhira both at the same time – the questions she asked her biological mother and the grief in both of their eyes – was unreal. For me, the climax is the perfect frame in which to simply watch them perform.
Can you believe it? It’s been 20 years since the movie’s debut, and it’s still in our hearts. Because Mani Ratnam’s movies not only tell stories but also connect with the audience emotionally. All the reason you should re-watch this movie to experience the emotions of “Kannathil Muthamittal” yet again. Thanks to Netflix, you can watch this movie whenever and anywhere you choose.
CLICK HERE TO WATCH KANNATHIL MUTHAMITTAL ON NETFLIX

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Construction Site on Jalan Ampang Ordered To Cease Operations

A construction site on Jalan Ampang where 27 Covid-19 cases were detected amongst its workers two weeks ago has been ordered a 30-day closure notice by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) on Sunday (May 10).
DBKL officers pasted a red notice at the entrance of the site informing the closure of the area and sealed the site with yellow tape.
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The notice was issued under Section 70 of the Street and Drainage Act 1974 and takes effect immediately.
A representative from DBKL mentioned that,
“The offence was that they had built temporary accommodation for their workers at the basement of the building (at the construction site) without permission from the mayor of Kuala Lumpur’

Last week, Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa warned developers and contractors that the city will shut down construction sites in the city centre under its by-laws if they fail to ensure their site and workers are free from Covid-19. He also expressed disappointment at some developers who failed to provide proper accommodation or sleeping quarters for their workers.He warned them that if they compromise on their workers’ health, action will be taken against them.
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WATCH: Jazz Singer Dani Komari’s Latest Single, Circles

Malaysia’s rising jazz singer-songwriter, Dani Komari has launched a one-of-a-kind music video for her song Circles. It captures the essence of ethical fashion and pays homage to Malaysian artists of all abilities.

Directed by Hafreez Amminuddin, who has previously worked with prominent jazz musician Zee Avi, the music video was produced at Life Clothing Malaysia and features Dani in outfits made from upcycled materials.
In the music video, Dani can be seen wearing a white wedding gown from the award-winning sustainable fashion brand, ECO2re by Gina Frias. It features a combination of upcycled materials ranging from the fabric to the embellishments.
Conceptualized and designed by the ECO2re chief designer, Gina Frias, the gown was tailored by the Kelantan-based disabled dressmaker. Mr Rahim Yusof, from Kelantan, who was born without arms but managed to stitch the gown using his two able feet.
The dress was also featured in the Paris Haute Couture Fashion Week.
All the other wardrobe that Dani wore on the music video are also made from upcycled and thrifted materials from designers such as Tarik Jeans, Humcariley, Maz and Ugly Pretty.
For Dani Komari, Circles represents a reality close to her heart — all of us have our ups and downs in life, for life is like a circle. “Circles can mean many things, depending on the listener. But when I was writing this song, I was dealing with changes from living with family to living alone. I had just chosen to become independent.”
As for the music video, the director Hafreez said “From a visual point of view, I wanted to have this persona of a 9 to 5 person working in a clothes recycling factory, where this girl (played by Dani Komari) is well aware that her life is a never-ending cycle keeping her alive (her job) but that doesn’t mean that she isn’t allowed to have a dream that’s out of the norm. Hence, I wanted to emphasize on the scenes where she was all glammed up in her dreams and just dazed in her own world (that’s how the character visions herself out of her circle). What makes the music video meaningful and beautiful is that it revolves around the shape of a circle. We have the song, we have this person stuck in her routine, shot in a recycling factory and even better – the clothes that Dani Komari wore in the video is made from upcycled materials and some are even thrift goods!”
Circles was recorded by her drummer Jerry Lim in his studio in Bangsar in October last year. It was mastered at Abbey Road Studios by Miles Showell.
Dani has regularly performed at various festivals such as the IP Jazz Festival 2017 (Johor), JB International Arts Festival (Johor) 2017, and also the Publika Jazz Festival (Kuala Lumpur) 2017.

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Hrithik Jayakish Wins Super Singer Junior 6

It is that time of the year again; when evening plans are cancelled, TV snacks are prepared in advance and Amma gains full rights over the remote control…
Yes, it was time for the Grand Finals of Vijay TV’s popular reality singing competition: Super Singer Junior 6.

The Grand Finale was held at the Nehru Stadium in Chennai that could hold up to 25,000 people. The show kick-started 6 months ago, in October 2018, and saw thousands of hopeful young talents trying out for the the competition. After weekly eliminations, the last 6 contestants who battled it out on the finals were Ahana, Hrithik, Sinmaye, Anushya, Poovaiyar and Soory.
Top 6 contestants of Super Singer Junior 6
The 6 finalists went through two rounds of singing and their score was based on the marks given by the show judges and viewers votes. Judges Shankar Mahadevan, Singer Chithra, Singer SPB Charan and Singer Kalpana had the toughest job on that night as they had to pick from a pool of highly talented children.
In the end, the shy Hrithik Jayakish emerged as the winner of Super Singer Junior 6 and walked home with Rs 50 lakh (RM295,844.00) along with a trophy. While Soorya is the first runner-up bagging Rs 25 lakh (RM147,957.00) and Poovaiyar placed third and won a Rs 10 lakh (RM59,981.00) prize.
In his winning speech, Hrithik said, “I am extremely happy to have won the trophy. I thank the people who voted for me, my trainers, judges and my school for their encouragement”.
Hrithink with the judges of Super Singer Junior 6 (L-R) Chitra, Kalpana, SP Charan and Shankar Mahadevan
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Congratulations, Hrithik! May this be the beginning of a melodious journey.

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Let’s Unlock Our Hidden Talent In ‘Rap Music Contest 1.0’!

Good news for all skilled rappers out there!
PUTRA KALAKSHETRA from University Putra Malaysia (UPM) will conduct a Tamil rap competition for all students. They will be staging an intriguing Tamil rap competition entitled ‘Rap Music Contest 1.0,’ which will run from March 1st to April 30th.

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The main aim of this competition is to uncover rapping and Tamil lyric-writing young talents among the Malaysian Tamil Hip-hop music scene.
All students from IPTA, IPTS, IPG, Community Colleges, Matriculation, STPM, Polytechnic, and the general public are all welcome to participate in this competition, which is open to all Malaysians between the ages of 18 and 28.
Most importantly, there is no entry fee for this competition.
In light of the ongoing pandemic, the PUTRA KALAKSHETRA member has arranged for the competition to be held entirely online via Instagram and YouTube.
So there’s no need to be concerned about the ongoing pandemic.
The champion will walk home with a cash prize of RM250 alongside a trophy while the runner-up and second runner-up will receive RM150 and RM100, respectively, as well as a trophy.

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What’s more amazing is that, a special award will be given for the Most Popular Rap Video.
A bonus awaits participating UPM students where they will receive Merits and E-certificates for participation.
The participants who have registered for the contest are required to upload their performance videos to google drive which will be posted on Instagram for judging.
Here are the rules and regulations that you should take note of;

For further enquiries, feel free to contact the person in charge below:
Yasvinraj (+60134148341)
Amanpreet (+60147204998)
You may follow their official Instagram page by clicking HERE to discover latest updates about this competition.
What are you waiting for? Seize the opportunity to win this cash amount and trophy.
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A Video That Might Make Us Think Twice About Getting Vaccinated

While many are urging netizens to get vaccinated in order to combat Covid-19, shocking news has caused them to reconsider their decision.
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Two vaccine recipients have allegedly claimed that they did not receive the correct amount of vaccine dosage. It’s less than the prescribed amount.
One of them, Anoogrehan Manoharan, a marketer who recorded himself getting vaccinated, noticed that he may not have received the full vaccination dose.
Anoogrehan was vaccinated around 10am on 19th May. He went to the Kuala Lumpur World Trade Center (WTCKL), which manages the COVID-19 vaccines from AstraZeneca and Oxford University.
“I saw it and I thought the dosage amount looked strange as I’ve seen in other videos. I thought it was strange but I wasn’t sure, so I met with a few of my friends who work in the medical sector. Many of them told me I may have received a smaller dose than needed.”
The 48-year-old also claimed that the person who performed the injection did not write their name on his consent form, implying that he may not have received the full vaccination dose. When he complained about it yesterday (20th May), he was told that it was standard procedure.
However, a representative from BP Healthcare, who runs the vaccination centre, reassured him that authorities were looking into his allegations. Anoogrehan said the only side effect of his vaccination was mild pain at the injection site when asked about it.

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The contents of the 1ml injection syringe were less than half the length of the syringe, as seen in the video from KiniTV. One dose of AstraZeneca vaccine is 0.5ml, according to the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Division (NPRA) website. The other vaccines have different dosages, with the Pfizer vaccine requiring 0.3ml and the Sinovac vaccine requiring 0.5ml.
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The Covid-19 Immunisation Task Force (CITF) is currently looking into two cases that have similar allegations. Both incidents are said to have occurred on 19th May at WTCKL. Both vaccine recipients have been identified, according to the CITF, and a thorough investigation is underway.
“CITF would like to emphasise that we always prioritise the service quality of all health professionals involved under the National Covid-19 Immunisation Program (NIP) including private medical practitioners managed by the ProtectHealth Corporation Sdn Bhd involved in the NIP. We will not hesitate to take action against those who do not comply with the standards we set or violate any rules.”
Hence, what we’re saying is that those who registered for the vaccines need to be extra cautious while receiving vaccine doses. Don’t, meanwhile, hesitate to get vaccinated. It’s understandable that such news would frighten us. However, in the fight against COVID-19, this vaccine is extremely crucial.
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