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Outdoor Movies Shine in Kuching, Malaysia

Outdoor Movies in Kuching, Malaysia

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Citizens indulged in an evening of fun and excitement with the Etiqa “Night at the Movies” held at the open area of the Kuching Boulevard Shopping Complex.

According to Etiqa’s regional CEO of Sarawak, Ibrahim Jaafar, “Treating customers and friends of Etiqa is our way of showing them our appreciation of their support.

“This is in line with the Etiqa brand platform of humanising insurance and takaful where we go back to basics and make things as simple as possible for our customers,” he added.

The evening began at 7.30pm with the hit movie, ‘Happy Feet’ with more than 200 people in attendance and soon, kids were on their feet dancing copying the footsteps of the cute penguins. ‘Sherlock Holmes’, which catered to the adult crowd, was shown later on at 10.00pm.

Adding to the cinematic experience, Etiqa also provided drinks and ‘kacang putih’ to the audiences much to the delight of the children. The outdoor event was kept colourful as Etiqa also distributed multi-coloured, glow-in-the-dark sticks to the audiences.

“We thank all who came and hoped that they had fun. Etiqa has more activities in mind so do come and participate to win loads of gifts and prizes,” commented Jaafar.

“The Etiqa brand platform talks about humanising insurance and takaful and tonight, we translate this in the form of a unique outdoor movie experience where the residents of Kuching get to spend more quality and entertaining time with their families and friends.

“This is also one of the ways that Etiqa is expressed, we are inclusive and genuine and whilst we are keen on the sales, we believe that relationships matter too,” commented Jaafar.

The movie night was one of the many activities Etiqa organised in conjunction with its participation at the Minggu Saham Amanah Malaysia (MSAM) 2010 in town.

Another interesting and entertaining programme by Etiqa will be the Etiqa Chills sessions with performances and shows at Kuching Waterfront on April 23 and April 24 from 5.30pm onwards.

Etiqa also took the opportunity to distribute its car stickers and flags to the audiences at the movie night, in conjunction with the ‘Spot & Win’ contest Etiqa is running in Kuching.

From April 19 to 29, Etiqa will give daily cash voucher prizes and a grand prize of a trip to the Gold Coast to lucky Kuching residents who are spotted displaying the Etiqa car stickers.

The car stickers and flags are available at Etiqa’s office at Jalan Tun Ahmad Zaidi Adruce or from Etiqa’s exhibition booth in the major shopping malls around Kuching or from Etiqa’s exhibition booth at MSAM 2010 at Wisma Bapa Malaysia.

Source: http://www.theborneopost.com/?p=25023

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Kapit, Malaysia: Malaysian Government Launches the Layar Bestari (Outdoor Movies) Program in Kapit

Outdoor Movies in Kapit, MalaysiaHeavy rains could not stop the people thronging the launch of the `Wayang Pacak` or free film show under Layar Bestari Programme of the State Information Department at Town Square on Monday evening.

People from all walks of lives began to assemble at Kapit Town Square soon after the nightfall for a strategic position to view the Malaysian-produced Malay romantic film, `I`m Not Single` starring Farid Kamil and Lisa Surihani.

The 5,000 capacity crowd had packed the Town Square like sardines although the free movie only began at 8.30pm.

The overwhelming response touched Minister of Information Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek who launched the event at Kapit Town Square. He said it was the biggest crowd he had seen so far.

The cheering fans could have been drawn by the presence of actor Farid and movie director David Teo who went on stage to say `Hello`.

Heads of government department and senior officers also attended the function for a chance to meet Ahmad Shabery.

Ahmad Shabery, who spoke briefly in Iban and Bahasa , said he was happy to visit Kapit.

The films shown are documentary films of the 1970s and 1980s. The highlight of the evening was the locally-produced film `I`m not single`.

The Information Ministry had said on April 10 that it would be reviving the screening of free film shows this year.

Ahmad Shabery said the show popular in the 1970s and 1980s, was affective in entertaining and imparting information to rural and sub-urban folk.

“Layar Bestari is not something new-in the olden days it was known as Wayang Pacak. The Information Department revived it as a means of communication in rural and sub-urban areas, to instill close family links and as a tool to disseminate government news.

“Layar Bestari is to become a national programme to feature local films and build close rapport between the Information Department and the rakyat. The department serves as the bridge between the government and the people,” he added.

“I hope this programme, aided by modern equipment, will attract the audience. It is cost-effective and the message is education,” he stressed.

He said apart from screening movies that had elements of local politics and patriotism, the free shows would also feature development enjoyed by the people over the years.

His ministry treats the film show as a tool for rural villagers to obtain valuable information on government policies.

Ahmad Shabery explained that the free film show had been discontinued in the past as it could not compete with the increasing popularity of VCD, television and newspapers.

He believed the free film shows could still be popular and his ministry would have to find innovative ways to attract people.

He said the free film shows should be relevant in today`s society.

Among those in his entourage were Datuk Abdullah Morad, Datuk Kamaruddin Siaraf, Assistant Minister in the Chief Minister`s Department (Economic Planning) Larry Sng, Kapit MP Alexander Nanta Linggi, Hulu Rajang MP Datuk Billy Abit Joo, Belaga assemblyman Liwan Lagang, political secretary to the Chief Minister, Daniel Jubang Kanyan, Walikota Kapit District Council Philimon Nuing, Sarawak Information Department director Resat Salleh, Sarawak Special Affairs Department (Jasa) director Jemat Lihi, Filem Negara director Ghazali Yaman and Kapit District Officer Simon Japut Tiok.

Source: The Borneo Post (31/10/2008)

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Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia: Wayang Pacak (Outdoor Movies) Program Delayed in Malaysia

Wayang Pacak Outdoor Movies in MalaysiaKementerian Penerangan tetap akan meneruskan cadangan untuk memperkenalkan semula wayang pacak di Sarawak walaupun ia lewat dilaksanakan mengikut jadual asal.

Menteri Penerangan Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek berkata mengikut jadual asal ia sepatutnya dilaksanakan pada Jun tahun ini namun kerana masalah yang tidak dapat dielakkan ia ditangguh ke masa lain.

“Kita cadang lepas Raya ni, pada bulan November akan buat wayang pacak di ,” katanya kepada pemberita selepas majlis berbuka puasa bersama anak-anak yatim di Lembaga Kebajikan Anak-anak Yatim Sarawak (PERYATIM) anjuran Timbalan Menteri Sains, Teknologi dan Inovasi Fadillah Yusof di sini hari ini.

Ahmad Shabery berkata perancangan untuk mengadakan wayang pacak itu pada bulan Jun tidak dapat dilakukan berikutan sambutan Gawai Dayak turut diraikan pada bulan yang sama dan telah ditangguhkan.

Beliau berkata kesukaran untuk memilih bulan-bulan lain juga dihadapi memandangkan persidangan Parlimen masih berjalan ketika itu, diikuti dengan bulan Ramadan serta sambutan Hari Raya bulan depan menyukarkan lagi untuk memilih masa yang lebih sesuai.

Beliau bagaimanapun menyatakan keyakinan Jabatan Penerangan Sarawak telah melakukan persediaan yang secukupnya bagi menjayakan wayang pacak ini.

Mengulas mengenai kenyataan Menteri Besar Negeri Sembilan Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan dalam Utusan pada Khamis lepas mempersoalkan tindakan Ketua Pembangkang yang juga Penasihat Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yang gemar membuat kenyataan mengenai penubuhan kerajaan baru kepada media asing, Ahmad Shabery berkata ini kerana media tempatan dan rakyat di negara ini sudah muak mendengar pembohongan Anwar.

“Sebenarnya dia ada panggil media tempatan tapi apabila makin mengenali beliau ramai sudah bosan dengan telatah dan gelagatnya,” katanya sambil menambah antara pembohongan yang pernah dilakukan oleh Anwar ialah cubaan membunuhnya dan penubuhan kerajaan pada 16 Sept yang ternyata tidak berlaku.

Sementara itu, beliau berkata tindakan Majlis Tertinggi Umno menunda Perhimpunan Agung Umno, yang dijadual Disember ini, ke Mac tahun depan perlu dihormati oleh semua ahli Umno.

Beliau berkata tindakan menunda tarikh tersebut mencerminkan bahawa Umno mempunyai mekanisme tersendiri dalam mencari jalan penyelesaian dan memperkuatkan kedudukan parti.

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