MY HOME TOWN

This is my beloved home town. Yeah...as I I would say it. It has become the most congested town "in the world". No one will escape the terrible and horrible traffic jam once one has entered this town.

This the almost completed mosque that has been under construction for quite some time.

...and this is the landmark of this town. Say no more...it's the famous Klang River.

TEACHER'S DAY

HAPPY TEACHER'S DAY

...TO ALL WHO HAD TAUGHT ME TO BECOME A BETTER MAN...ESPECIALLY FORMER TEACHERS IN SK METHODIST PORT KLANG AND SMK DATO' HAMZAH PORT KLANG.

KALUT LAGI MENGARUT

I'm sure you are wondering why suddenly there's a story about Akademi Fantasia here. Well, actually, I just want to mention here that another friend of mine had made a mark in our music industry. His name is Amiruddin Shawal aka Amir. He is a very talented guitarist. What does he have to do with AF? Well, he is one of the composers for the song "Kalut Lagi Mengarut" sung by Nadia in the final concert. Yeah! Listening to the guitar work of the song...it's his work alright.

11th Anniversary

On the 25th of May, my wife I and celebrated our 11th anniversary.

We just had a small dinner at Din Tomyam as my wife was still struggling with her swollen gum and I myself was having a flu. We tagged everybody along. So we had "siakap stim limau", mixed tomyam and sweet sour chicken (the kids had their own meal).

After 11 years of marriage, 3 daughters and a happy life...we are doing well.

For everlasting love...InsyaAllah

RENTAK JUARA!

The competition has come to the semi-final. My pick would be ...

Carbolic Smokeballs (of course)

Cherish 2000

and

Oldster

Why I pick these bands?

With Carbolic Smokeballs, three of them are friends; Jai, Lawrence and Ayep, and we played together before. They have the balance in sound and the role that each musician plays.

Well, what can I say about the vocalist of Cherish 2000. SUPERB!! I am already his fan before this. I was mesmerised with his voice the first time I heard him sing with Kombo MPK (check out my video). But, the musicians should add more chemistry to compliment the vocalist.

Finally, Oldster, with the influenced of the 70's rock music, has entertained me most. I like the vocalist's Coverdalesque tone and the choice of songs. However, they didn't make it to the final through the professional jury's ears. What's wrong? Don't people listen and appreciate the 70's anymore. I do hope they will get back in the competition through SMS. LONG LIVE ROCK AND ROLL!!!!

INDY'S BACK!

He's back. But I haven't got time to go and watch the most anticipated movie of all time. I write about the movie after I've watched it OK!

KINGS OF EUROPE!

The game started around 2.30 a.m. Although it was very sleepy for me, I wouldn't want to miss that opportunity to watch the Red Devils in the final of the UCL. I've waited 9 years for them to reach the final again (because I missed watching it live the last time).

We dominated the game in the beginning as Chelsea didn't look so composed. Then, with a couple of simple passes from Scholes and Brown we knew something would come. Brown, although with his weaker foot, managed to curve the ball into the penalty box only to find the head of Ronaldo, who was always ready to strike...and it was a great goal.

My sleepiness was all gone. The way we played looked like we were already the champions. Chelsea were not at par with us at that moment. We had few chances missed through the header from Tevez followed by the strike from Carrick. Then, Tevez missed the great chance in front of the goal. Suddenly, it looked liked the Blues had taken away the luck from us. They scored a goal wtih just a scrappy move. Then, the game turned theirs until the end of the first half.

The second was Chelsea's game. They put a few scares with strikes that hit the posts. But, it ended 1-1.

The game went into extra time...still ended 1-1. It had to be decided through penalty shoot-out.

The drama began as Ronaldo missed one. Chelsea seemed to have a sight of the championsip as John Terry took position. With a goal, Chelsea would be crowned the Kings of Europe...but no! He missed it, with the help of the slippery ground. The shoot-out went into sudden death. The Reds didn't miss any. Anelka stepped in to take the penalty. He didn't look confident.

He striked and there was Edwin van De Sar to stop it.

That's it... we are the Kings of Europe.

WELL DONE! GLORY! GLORY! MAN UNITED!

PICS FROM MANUTD.COM

Trigger Fingers Part 2

SOME OF OUR SHOWS

Trigger Fingers; from left Akmal, Basith, Sidek and Ajid

We were called to do a promo for this show in Malaysia Hari Ini on TV3. However, only Ajid and Basith represented the band as others had other commitment.

KARNIVAL PUTERI 2003 IN MELAKA

With our soundman, Jai

Other shows:

Sepang International Circuit in Sepang, Bike Fest in Eagle Ranch, Port Dickson, "Sepetang Bersama MPK", "Bersama MPK di Tanjung Harapan", Wedding Performance in Ampang, MPK Band Competition Final and Hari Raya function for a corporate company at Holiday Villa, Subang Jaya.

Europe next!

Who'll be the best in Europe? It is undeniable that Chelsea are our greatest opponent in this continent at the moment. Let's hope our boys will mantain their composure and not lose their concentration.

BEST OF LUCK!

WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!

Who wrote the script huh! What a showdown! After a win against West Ham (with Chelsea also winning), the title had to be decided in the final game of the season. Many thought that Chelsea could overtake us in a dramatic fashion...no way! The boys (and men) really showed true guts and determination in the game against Wigan. What a way to end the league...with the last goal scored by the living legend, Giggsy.

Hail Sir Alex! You're simply the best!