8TV Carnival @ Low Yat Plaza
Today
Reon and I went down to KL for some walk. I wanted to get PC price list while Reon want to look for DVD movies to buy. We decided not to visit the
Beauty Asia 2006 held at
PWTC as we thought it's not worth going.
After collecting my PC price list, we went out from the Low Yat Plaza main entrance to Sungei Wang. At the Low Yat Plaza entrance, we overhead some event happening nearby. It's the
8TV Carnival! We thought there would be no events in KL this weekend. But there was! Good thing we had our gear ready for the day. Hehe...
We went over to the stage and there was a programme featuring the finalists of 8TV's
Who Wanna Be A Model. There was a huge crowd in front of the stage. All fans of the soon-to-be and future models? Me and Reon then took out our gear and starting snapping pictures.
The Top 5 Male models for Who Wanna Be A Model
Finalists performing stage walkAfter the programme, the DJs informed there will be a special guest artist making a special appearance. I saw at the programme roster where
David Tao will be here! And there he is! I'm not a fan of him anyway, but just keep on snapping photos to post in LYP and my blog. Haha...
8TV DJs entertaining the crowdDavid Tao was here to promote his concert. I bet all the fans waiting in front of the stage were waiting for him to make the special appearance! Everyone was cheering for him! Some lucky participants at the booth contests were lucky enough to win a chance to have a photo session with David Tao and free tickets to his concert!
Daivd Tao!!!After David left, the crowd disappeared! Wah! All really came to see David only! Haha... The Who Wanna Be A Model finalists then went into the crowd to meet the crowd. We had a chance to take their photos. So nice for them to pose for us. Thanks!
Two female finalists posing for us to shootAfter that, we went off to Sungei Wang. And we bought lotsa DVDs there. Hehe... :P
MATTA FAIR re-visit
Today I went to the MATTA Fair to look at some bargain holiday or trip destinations. Target was Hong Kong or Thailand. Despite the political issue at Thailand, still in doubt whether it's a nice time to travel there. I missed Bangkok!!!
As usual, I brought along my S3 IS to take some photos there. I expected a huge crowd and stage performances. Last time I went with my parents, who bought a package trip to Korea!
Managed to took some snap shots. Didn't have much mood to stay long and snap more photos. Not much nicely decorated booths also. Ambassadors and lady promoters also not much an interest to me. Reason? You know la... Hehe.
Went home without spending on anything, except the RM3 entrance fee and received a lot of brochures and goodie bags. Haha...
Korean culture stage performance
Turkey anyone? Seems like a deserted booth...
Korea! Almost everyone's favourite destination...
Taiwan! A land of extraordinary?!?!?!
Booths shot in MATTA Fair...
I met Jackie Chan!
Today I went jalan-jalan at
Berjaya Times Square (BTS). I knew there was an event feauring
Jackie Chan. He was here to promote his upcoming movie "
Rob-B-Hood". A funny title. I reached BTS at around 4.30pm and searched around for the event stage. Couldn't find it. Am sure the newsletter I got mentioned it's gonna be held at Councourse level. Ah, nevermind, walk around first, then come back later. At that time, there's an event featuring "
A Cut Above".
At 7.40pm, I was back at BTS. Indeed, the event was held at Concourse level. The stage was done too when I wasn't around. Haha... There was already a crowd in front of the stage. All waiting for Jackie Chan to appear. He is one of my favourite star ya know! Can't miss!
Crowd waiting for event to start...8pm, the event started with some games featuring some audiences and families. After that, Jackie Chan and the movie crews were introduced! There's Jackie Chan! Yeehaaa! First time saw Jackie Chan in real life! Wow...
Benny Chan, baby Matthew with his mother and Jackie Chan!Jackie Chan appeared on the stage along with the movie director,
Benny Chan (his brother ar?), baby
Matthew and his
mother! The audience went wild. Everyone seems busy taking photos, and even videos?! For me, of course I am well prepared for it. Took out my S3 IS and start shooting! Continuous mode! I also took out my video camera to record some nice scenes and videos.
Jackie Chan busy entertaining baby Matthew...Jackie and Benny were then interviewed by the host about the movie. Most of the time, Jackie was seen busy entertaining baby Matthew. Seems like baby Matthew was his son?! Haha... The event then continued with the final round of the game for the audience and family held earlier. The movie "Rob-B-Hood" was also launched.
Interviewing Benny Chan, the director...
Launching of "Rob-B-Hood"After an hour of entertainment, the event finally ends. Jackie left the stage. I also left BTS happily. Haha... ;-)
Ooo... So heart-warming...
A final group photo shooting session... Look at all the cameras pointing where?!
ASEAN Communications Expo & Forum
Today I obtained permission from my boss to visit the A
SEAN Communications Expo & Forums (ACM 2006) held at
Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre. First, I checked-in to office and left to ACM 2006 at 10am. I will meet up with my friend,
Torng and visit the exhibition together.
Once we reached KL Convention Centre, I park my car beside the building (RM6/entry!). It's drizzling when we reach. Strange weather... We proceed to the hall after registered at the entrance.
Hmm. Overall, the exhibition was held at two halls. Not as big as I expected. I did visit a few booths, especially on security products and solutions. That was one of the main reason I visit ACM 2006, besides looking for ambassadors or models to take photo. Keke... As usual, I have my S3 IS ready!
My friend and I walked along the halls visiting the booths. Overall, I found two spots with ambassadors and models. I took my chance to take their photos. Very accomodating. Thanks! This exhibition was targetted at professionals. Everything looked professional and serious.
Before going off for lunch, I saw
Angelica! But I am going off to meet a friend for lunch and need to leave. Maybe after lunch can bump into her? I called
SinChan to inform him. Maybe will try take her photo (say SinChan's request) after lunch?
At lunch time, we met another friend,
Jessie for lunch at
Wisma UOA. We didn't meet for quite a long time. Time to refresh back good old memories... ;-)
After lunch, we hang around a while at ACM 2006 and left afterwards. I thought it was a huge exhibition. Was a bit disappointed with it though. Hmm...
Jasmine Girl Search 2006
Next...
Reon was late for a conference at
Westin Hotel -
OSIM launching new massage chair with special appearance of
Louis Koo Tin Lok! I had to find the best route from 1Utama to Bukit Bintang so that Reon wasn't late for the session. But I mis-cued and got lost a while. But managed to fetch Reon to Westin Hotel 20 minutes late. Haha... :P Lucky to hear the session started late oso. Keke...
I went to park my car and walked direct to Sungei Wang concourse area. I thought the Jasmine Girl Search 2006 event was over, because SinChan called me soon after I dropped off Reon to tell the event was over. When I reach the concourse area, the event was still on going! Apala SC...
Without waiting any further, I took out my S3 IS and start shooting again. I was quite near to the stage. I spotted SinChan and Viper at the front, just beside the stage! They must had waited there for a long time to get the best spot. Haha. Well done!
The event continues with special appearance of Malaysian Idol Daniel! Half way through the event, they both finally spotted me and I went over to them. Then it's tag-team photo shoot. S3 IS + T7. Keke... The models on stage came out for a short interview session and then pose for less than a minute for the photo shooting session. I just snap snap and snap, taking advantage of the continuous shot feature.
Finally, the event was over. We all agreed J7 will win it in tomorrow's final. Haha. At that moment, Reon hasn't came over. I guess his session haven't finished? We went to McD to rest while waiting for Reon. We had McD Twist. Hehe... Whose treat? Thanks ya! :P
McD Twist... Yum Yum???
Reon finally came and we went to walk around. Then it's dinner time! Off we go to the nearest Pizza Hut. Meal for 4 person please! Hungry la! Thanks to boss of the day, brother Viper! *salute*
Boss and assistant!?
We all had a great time. When SinChan got his new DSLR, am sure more good times will come! ;-)
Malaysian Idol, Daniel!!!
Honda MME Roadshow
Today me and
Reon went to 1Utama to visit the
Honda MME Roadshow. I wanted to see the Honda Civic used during the MME. Didn't expect
Jessica,
TingLih and
April Toh were there too. Kinda surprised... :p
There, I took out my S3 IS and start shooting again. I need more training on my camera... After midway through my shooting. Reon told me Jessica and TingLih were going for a break and we were invited to join them. How dare we reject lady's invitation la rite? Reon should have taken his lunch there as it was Jessica's treat! Haha. Too bad I already had my lunch full before going out... Keke...
After the break, we all resumed out work. Hehe. Me and Reon's work was of course keep on taking photos la. Reon was waiting for a chance to take all the ambassador's photos in group. Our hope relished. Haha. Just like what Reon said, if you knew one of the ambassadors, nothing is impossible when want to take their photos! Even the organizer's master of ceremonies (MC) also recognizes us both and joked about us! Alamak... I guess we went to too much Honda Roadshows. :p
After done taking photos, off we go to another destination. It's a busy day today ya know!!!
Flood!
Today was at Putrajaya settling a case reported by customer. I went off late. Wanted to leave early to avoid the jam going back to office. But work was stuck a while and had to leave a bit late.
I left Putrajaya at 5.30pm. Once I went pass UPM, saw the sky was dark all of a sudden! I expect a heavy rain coming soon. It has been raining for the pass few days. Not a normal rain, but a storm!
Just after a while, there you go... Rain hits everywhere. Heavy with strong winds! I went pass the toll plaza after Palace of the Golden Horses. When paying at the toll, I reached outside to pay and my hands were all wet! Imagine the strong wind...
As I move towards the MRR2 exit, noticed the cars were stuck and didn't move. I bet the exit road was flooded! It's always flooded when heavy rain strucks. Further up front also has a spot vulnerable to flash flood. I decided to make a U-turn and use the Sungai Besi Highway, which leads to KL. Was hoping it's a good decision and no floods on the way...
The heavy rain and strong wind made it tough to drive. Really had to go slow and avoid spots of water on the road. Things started to get nasty. There's a spot flooded with water and the lane was reduced from three to a single! Was kinda stuck in a jam... But I managed to went through it without any problem, not realising it's the starting of another disaster...
Just before I reach the exit back to KL-Seremban highway, I was again stuck in a heavy jam. Waited for some time and the cars ain't moving! The rain went to drizzling. Some drivers went out of their car and walked to the front to have a look. I stopped my engine and rest, not realising what happened in front. Must be flood again...
Cars starting to get stuck in a massive jam...Finally, I decided to go out and have a look. What really surprised me was what actually happened up front! Massive flood! Cars were impassable! I took out my K750i and start snapping photos. This is my first time stuck in such situation. Looks like we need to wait until the water receeds then only can pass.
I called my office to inform the situation. I also MMS the photos I took to my friends and colleagues. Looks like I will just wait and straight away go home after that... From what I saw at the flood area, the water flooded the highway all of a sudden. Some cars were submerged in the flood water and was damaged. Some people was playing in the water. Some people tried to get pass the flood water. Some people sleep in the car. Some people chit chatting around. Some people trying to take photos. Some people trying to save their things from the flood. Was serious atually...
Whole area flooded!I was stuck there from around 6pm until 7pm. One hour! Finally, cars were able to pass and I saw the aftermath of the flash flood. Some flooded cars parked beside and waiting to be towed. Pity them... :-(
While on the way home, saw the KL-Seremban highway was also jam on the way to Seremban. Flood again. Aso a massive jam at Jalan Kuching. Lucky I didn't stuck in jam anymore. I called
Reon to report the traffic situation in KL. Looks like he have to wait until late to go home from Subang. I reached home at 8pm. Wow... Took me two and half hours to go home from Putrajaya!
