dinner with teresa kok

I had the privilege to attend Assemblies of God's "EduCare & WidowCare" Charity Event tonight thanks to my church. I applaud the effort made by AG to want to raise funds to provide for the children of full time workers and widows of pastors. The goal is to raise 1 million by year end. I wish them the best and will be supporting. The event had a nice "dum dum dum" twist to it.

There was a very special guest at the dinner - YB Teresa Kok!



Apparetly she had already been booked for this event months ago, so her release from ISA was quite 'perfect'. She spoke on her arrest, shedding light on the reasons (or rather the lack of reason) why, her experiences during the 8 days and her future plans post-ISA.

A couple of points from her speech:

She reiterated that her arrest was made on false allegations (I don't think I need to explain here, it's reported everywhere)

When the police got to her, they didn't even allow her to inform her family, saying "Mereka akan tahu bila buka suratkhabar esok" (they'll know when they read the papers tomorrow)

She was in solitary confinement.

She was peaceful and able to sleep "better than at home" during the whole duration, crediting God and the people who kept her in prayer.

She believes that her detention served a bigger, higher purpose and thanks God for it - to bring worldwide attention to the gross misuse of power and violation of human rights this government is so well known for.

After her experience, she is convicted to pursue the abolishment of the ISA and the release of the 60+ detainees.

She called for an end to racial and religious extremism.

She personally wants to take this opportunity to show to the Malays that she is and has always been a friend and not an enemy, encouraging us to do the same.



Personally, I'm inspired looking at this woman speak about her experiences and beliefs in such a manner. This Christian politican speaking about her experience in such a positive way is just so encouraging.

I can feel the injustice done to her. It was clearly and obnoxiously wrong. It's times like this that make you want to do something, anything, to right the wrong, to fight for your country's future.

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Alright people, this ends my very political week of posts. I had an epiphany and it was politics. So please excuse me. Thanks for drudging through =)

adidas women fall/winter collection pt2

Continuing from my previous post on the Adidas event, I would like to show you some women...

Ninie, celebrity yoga instructor. Why celebrity? Because she's really celebrity like la. What else. Met her a couple times, but I don't think she remembers me, haha...

She mentioned that she was nervous before the event in her blog, but I think she handled the large crowd just fine. Even I felt like doing yoga looking at them. "Hold the imaginary ball... move your hands slowly up and down..."

Cynthia, the girl I never really met. But did later on Facebook. Found out that we have a lot of mutual friends. Long Bean Thong was one of them.

Lavin dancing, and that's Jien (with his face all covered up by Deborah). He has an accent now.

Sazzy Fallak

Daphne Iking. Grrr

And finally... I think the REAL women at the event should have their 15 mins of fame too! There were women in their 20's all the way to their 40's working out together that night. Confirm they're more healthier than most of us men out there. Argh.

Ok, that's it for the Adidas event. I think there'll be a mens collection event coming up.

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Just a quick update on my side. I'm currently writing 2 short films and planning to shoot another music video soon (in the next few weeks). On top of that I'm also freelancing with ChristienLavin, so can't divulge any projects here, sorry. And yeah, I still have my degree to finish.

adidas women fall/winter collection

It was quite the star studded event that I wasn't really prepared for (Christien called me last minute). And it was quite a big deal among the female blogging community. But Adidas really pulled one hell of an event out of that 3 striped hat.

Speaking about bloggers, that girl Cynthia was there, which happens to be friends with a lot of people I know and is VERY happening (I wanted to say hi, but had to leave early, so if you're reading this...) and Janet, a talented, bilingual, opera jazz singer which had a very interesting back and forth with Christien when they met

Sadly, I was having a really frustrating time taking pictures, which is what I was there for. I tried and tried, but just couldn't get the right settings for my paltry rig (400D + 580EXII + kit and 50mm). So most of my shots came out like total noobishness. On to the craptures!


Event was at Gardens Hotel Ballroom, grand looking place. Missed the buffett line. Christien and I had Kim Gary instead


The invited bloggers got to do yoga with the celebs. During the yoga, the organizers actually had to tell the photographers from the Malay media to move to another section of the room because they kept gatal wanting to shoot the celebs clevage. You know they need to meet a quota of censorable boob valleys every week right?


Celebs at the event. Daphne Iking just keep getting more and more in shape (read: beautiful) everytime I see her (since her pregnancy last year). There's women, and then there's Daphne Iking.


Smashpop found me. He was having dinner at MidValley. Recently, we keep bumping into each other around KL because we Tweet. Just follow my tweets and we too will be doing the same in no time.


Deborah Priya Henry, Miss Malaysia 2007. The only good shot during the catwalk. Sigh.

influence 2008: after the show

About 2 months ago, a Youth Alive annual event returned bigger and better. Influence 2008 was a success and I had the chance to be one of the photographers on the first night. There was a good crowd there, even if it was one week after Hillsong United's concert (remember that?)

After the show, I took lots of pictures with the "celebrities" of the Christian youth scene (lol). I came across them recently in my iPhoto while looking for something else. Brought back memories and what's the best way to reminisce then to make it into a post?


Boys of Canaan - our Pastor Daniel in the middle


Botswana represent! The girls are studying in KDU. A place I am very familiar with...


Celebrity musicians Steve, Marcus and Prakash making sure their presence was felt


Marcus, Joyce, Slump and Kimberly - miss her very much since she has left us all...


Jon gar~rang~


Amanda, Liang and Prakash dropping it like its hot

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That's it. See more of the event here

I have tons of pictures that I haven't shown you guys. Will be doing most of that in the new site. For those who don't know, I finally caved in and bought a domain and hosting a week ago. More info on that soon. Stay classy Kuala Lumpur

gradution, booon flies

We drove all the to Putrajaya to see my old friend, Marcus "Baby Bear" Boon receive his paper. But we did get bored waiting halfway. That's where the jumping pictures came in...

smokey drunk naked sand throwers

international women's week at ucsi [updatex2]

I've been up to my eyes wading through the last 2 weeks. It's crazy and it'll be crazy till the end of the month. But, I managed to chill with a couple of celebs yesterday after shooting the opening ceremony for International Women's Week at my college. Props to Nick and team for a great week ahead. Recognize anyone?

[update] photos of the catwalk session from the opening ceremony featuring our very own students

[updatex2] this photo came out in RAGE last week (11/4) I think for an article by Jessie (the girl behind me)

presenting, the oral stage in thirty minutes

On 27th January, I had the privilege to see Prakash and the The Oral Stage present at the KLPac Open Day. The group had to pose according to scenes that were written by the public. Each scene would last for a few minutes and the public was allowed to take photos with them. Think of it as "Scenes from a hat" from Whose Line? but with a twist.

If you want to see what kind of funny poses they came up with, not to mention some sexy ones from Prakash, click on the picture above for the full set on Flickr.

this bus didn't crash

MYC's Battle of the Bands Asia 2007 was a huge success not only for the organizers, with the event being one the biggest battle of the bands in Malaysia, but also for my friends, the winning band, Bus Company!!! It was a life changing night for these guys. Congratulations Sam and Shaun, be strong with God and keep moving forward!


Liang hosted the event (as usual, this guy is one hell of an emcee)
Go listen to HITZ or buy his CD.


Best performance of the night. It's not easy to be the first, but these guys pulled it off. The Fridays rocked, and thank goodness their sarongs didn't come off.


It was a celebrity fest. Hannah Tan, Christien & Lavin, Kenny Sia (to some he is the Malaysian blogger, so that's a celebrity right there). Just before the winning band was announced, we were treated with a rendition of We Are The World. This was the 100th song that night I think. It was crazy, the amount of bands and artists that performed.



Don't get me started on when Denise took center stage to give away 3rd prize. She is drop dead gorgeous. Seeing her prancing around on MTV is nothing when you finally get to see her live. She was as charismatic and bubbly as I imagined her to be. My favourite VJ of all time.



Rock on guys! Keep living the dream, and don't let your fans down! Sam call me for the photos! Good night people!

The complete "MYC Battle of the Bands Asia 2007" photoset on my flickr

Christien, Lavin and Me In The Same Room

This is really really late, but I'm on TV! Not really teevee, but my college's web tv if that's anything. Cash got me in to this a few months back and I've done 3 segments so far. It's great experience to have, but if you're like me - not forming sentences correctly all the time and have short term memory - then being a tv host can be quite daunting.

I know, I know, "Just let us know the url already dammit!" Fly on over to www.ucsi.edu.my and click on the tiny WebTV icon on the top left of the page. And in a moment of so you would be able to see my babbling on screen.

I think the coolest thing about this is that some people recognized me from the web tv. Not a big deal I know, but it's nice.

Oh ya, and of course the fact that I interviewed Christien and Lavin, and they are just the nicest people you'll meet from celebrity land. I was all kayu and kekok around them (which I regret) but I did manage to take some shots with them. This was during their press conference at UCSI.


With a very happy and pregnent Daphne Iking


I first saw Lavin, actually her face on her shop at 1U just underneath my old workplace, Macasia and I went, "Oh my God, is she Malaysian??" Well, it just goes to show that we do have amazingly beautiful people here in this country.


I was so reluctant to take this picture. Come on, no normal looking guy can stand with Christien and still look decent. And yes, I admit that he is very good looking.

Don't any of you dare make fun of him or his immensely attractive wife. He and Lavin are so nice, they have made me believe once again that celebrities are perfect, wonderful, beautiful people.

Joyce's 21st Birthday [LONG POST]

6 Hours Before Party

We spent the better half of the day together, having lunch, shopping and doing various body enhancements (read: hair cut). She still didn't know what we were planning and what she would be getting for her birthday. At one point I said, "All I can give to you for your birthday this year is my love. How? You don't mind right??" 

Had zza for lunch, Italliannies 1U

Hair at Plaza Damaz, our usual spot

Amanda's boyfriend had a cute pup at the salon and I had my camera with me

One last shot before leaving, experimental always

The Party

We managed to find this place, Bora Asmara, for our dinner (thanks Prakash). It was a beautiful place. Service was also top notch. 

All the beautiful people that came

Joyce got her first gift almost immediately when we arrived.

Jackie and Joyce


From back: Susie, Angela, Melissa, Kimberly and Sze May

Joyce and Susie

Joyce and Angela

Joyce and Melissa

Kimberly and Joyce

Joyce sandwiched between Sze May and Jonathan a.k.a crazee causa

Joyce and Ian (too bad for the absent locks)

Joyce and Kok Leong


Prakash and Joyce (purposely close eyes somemore la)

Joyce and Lam

Joyce and Joshua

The Surprise

The night was not yet over. In the middle of all the chaos that was happening (thanks to another birthday happening right beside us), I gave her the surprise I have been keeping a secret for so long, an iPhone.

I slipped away with her phone with the excuse of making a call and swapped her sim card out. In 5 minutes, after making sure it was 'callable', I went back out and put both into her bag. Thank god Prakash remembered to distract her for me as I did it.

The thing was, she immediately felt the difference in weight (I think it's a girl thing) and opened her bag before I could make the call to surprise her. My call managed to go through just a moment after she took it out. Surprise surprise!

Everyone was speechless (I still don't know if it's the good one or the bad one), and she was quite blur until the reality kicked in - an iPod Touch doesn't ring...

The After Party

It was off to The Apartment for the after party, and we ended the night with more drinks and food. 

Thanks everyone for coming and giving her a wonderful birthday to remember

This is the full album with all the pictures from that day. Check it out. 

Joyce's 21st Birthday