Category Archives: Media
Politics of Hate
I have deactivated Facebook in December 2011. After utilising the famous social network for 4 years, I decided that I should put an end to it. Why? To sum it up, I find that currently the downside of FB outweighs its benefits. When I shifted from the world of Friendster to FB, I succumbed to [...]
The Compromise of An Identity
Kingdom of skies, Thailand – While on a flight yesterday, I was enticed to watch CNN’s “Inside The Middle East” after fiddling with much of the channels available. The programme began with a few interesting explorations of Middle East’s main attractions such as Dubai’s Aquarium & Underwater Zoo and the journey of a 9th Century [...]
Nawal Al-Zoghbi Live in Malaysia
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre – Being a fan of Arabic music since 1996, Nawal al-Zoghbi is one of the most familiar names that I have ever known. I have great a penchant for Middle Eastern music. The sounds of ‘oud, ganoon, an-naay, gamboos and other sophisticated Arabian musical instruments can touch one’s heart with delirium. [...]
Social Mentality Gap?
Sri Pentas, Damansara – I was at Media Prima for an official visit this morning. The visit was more of a friendly get-to-know meeting between two major organizations. It began with warm welcoming speeches by two Media Prima big shots, Datuk Johan Jaaffar and Datuk Ahmad Talib. After a short presentation from Media Prima and [...]
Israel’s Freedom Flotilla Naval “Inspection Mishap”
Bee Hive, City Centre – A bundle of workload still failed to distract me from deep thoughts on the Mavi Marmara flotilla raid by the Israelis. It has been almost a week now since the tragedy took place in the international waters off the Gaza Strip. Despite the dangers of the mission, another humanitarian aid [...]
Grapevine Politics
Jasminum sambac, City Centre – On a rare occasion, I was enticed to sit and watch a teenage film on Astro till it ended. I am no couch potato but I find “Gossip” not like the usual teenage flicks like Twilight, American Pie or High School Musical. The nature of the film was more of [...]
