Sunday, October 26, 2014

I Want To Touch A Dog - Malaysia In Depth



Activity "I Want To Touch A Dog" has made a huge reaction in the society in Malaysia recently, where Malaysia as a Muslim country, in the Wikipedia it says

"Many Muslim jurists consider dogs to be ritually unclean. (najis)However, "jurists from the Sunni Maliki School disagree with the idea that dogs are unclean." Individual fatāwā ("rulings") have indicated that dogs be treated kindly or otherwise released and earlier Islamic literature often portrayed dogs as symbols of highly esteemed virtues such as self-sacrifice and loyalty, which, in the hands of despotic and unjust rulers, become oppressive instruments."

On 25 October, Syed Azmi has made a statement of apology towards the uneasy and reaction of some part of society. But he also mention that this program is to educate Muslim to overcome the fear of dogs, under the Islam rules to correctly treat dogs, and it is definitely not promoting Muslims to have dogs as pets.

He said that

"Kami akui kelemahan dan minta maaf. Kami tidak pernah galakkan orang Islam untuk pegang anjing tanpa sebab,"

"We know our weaknesses and we apologize about it. We never once promote Islams to hold dogs without a reason"

Based on Sin Chew Newspaper, Syed Azmi one day will get roughly 2000 threat SMS-es (including death threats).

So what's your view about this issue? Let me know in comment section!

THE MAZE RUNNER // MOVIE REVIEW



The Maze Runner.

Synopsis:

Thomas is deposited in a community of boys after his memory is erased, soon learning they're all trapped in a maze that will require him to join forces with fellow "runners" for a shot at escape.


Okay, not going to spoil much over here, and here's the trailer!



The trailer is amazing, but what I can say, the movie experience is even more amazing! It is definitely a must watch in 2014, and if you haven't read the book yet, even better! The whole  movie is full of unexpected moments, plot twist where will just blow your mind!

The movie uses good amount of time to develop, it doesn't feel to fast and doesn't feel too draggy either, because it is full of actions, and the excitement in the whole movie just doesn't stop. Whereas the actors selection, well I think it's okay, overall it's not too bad, but the plot and the movie, one word - awesome.

Jin's Movie Rating: 9/10

Monday, June 2, 2014

INVADING DUSUN ECO RESORT, PAHANG!

During last week, 29-31 May 2014, was definitely life changing date to me, went to a wonderful journey to Dusun Eco Resort at Pahang.



It was a definitely a quick escape from the grey buildings, a great escape I say.

DAY1:

Awoke pretty early, 6:30am, rushing everything from backpack, shoes and more, then to Leon's house. Then from there to Rachel's and went to the EMUSJ.




I must say everybody seems nice and friendly there. :) Then off to the bus, the ride to the mountain didn't took that long as I thought, after reaching it,

It's the first time I join Youth Camp by EMUSJ, so it is a very fresh thing for me, during the ice breaking session it is opportunity to open up myself.

Then after that into the group, we are THE GREEN HULK.

with all the group bonding session, I was able to know everyone better.

Then move onto station games, it was fun, with different kind of funny games!
Guess what's in the box?
Follow what I do
Aim Your Eye (Basically is spitting a sunflower seed from your mouth and try to aim your eyes)
Pass the water (USING YOUR LEG)
Toss the PingPong (into egg tray)

Then after that there was praise and worship where singing and praying, I must admit, it wasn't that bored.

2nd DAY!

It was an extremely tired day!
There were Team Building Games (which require lots of teamwork and thinking in it) and also Obstacle Games (more of physical strength and self-confidence)

During Team Building Games, first challenge is blind folded passing ping pong ball, (:

Then after that basically each group need to have 2 blind folded, 2 cripple, 2 hand bind together, and others are normal. It's crucial who you chose as what handicap, as this will definitely be a game changer.

Move onto Obstacle Games,

1st CHALLENGE CLIMB OVER THE GREAT wall! Okay, maybe not THE great wall, but it's very tall. (For me at least.. :p)
 

Our task was to think of a way to get over the wall, but not only yourself but also helping the whole group. It was a tough one, but most memorable one!


 THE GREAT wall!!!

After that move onto the spider web which we can't touch the string, and the only way to pass through is to climb under the string, get all muddy! It's a challenge of preciseness, are courageousness.

Then after that was climb the string. Military style mud crawling. Balancing on a string with a partner.

TEST OF STRENGTH, COURAGE, FOCUS.

Then after the first part of it, goes on to the so called 'playground' full with things to climb around. Sometimes we aren't able to achieve something alone, we need supporters, at the side giving us power to stand up again, to rise, and with a perseverance perspective to head on with your challenges, you will achieve success.

After it, we move onto Bamboo Rafting.
It's the first time for me making a bamboo raft.
SPEED, STRENGTH and A CLEAR MIND.
 So what we use:  






Ready to see what we build? :)



READY?!









TADA!!!!






It was dark, weren't able to get a good image so this is the awesome graphic version haha!




After that we went back to the canteen, small drama happened where the boy's dorm key was lost, so I was the only one late to go into the dorm before key lost, so weren't able to bathe, and I was like a lost sheep running up and down looking for the keys, but at the end, the committee was able to get it back, so yea.

At the night, before we sleep, the bonding session was good, was able to know everyone much better.

3rd DAY

It's a chill day, but also a sad day, last day camp, and the post-camp syndrome going to start I know at that moment.

After breakfast, it's the TALENT show where each group showcase anything, so we chose drama, which personally I think it's ok, but I was that everything turn out fine (:

End of Talent Show, and we go for the Sky Bridge, where we only walk on a rope, it's definitely an achievement for me, ACHIEVEMENT UNLOCK!

...

So 3 days, pass by fast, like wind, those memories, those friendships, are the most valuable thing I've gained. It is a test of: 
   

 



Thank you,




 29-31 May 2014

Thursday, December 26, 2013

Miracle in Cell No.7 // Movie Review



Miracle in Cell No.7, watched this movie few days before Christmas.

Trailer:



For you guys that love family, sad, comedy kind of movie, with a heart warming plot in it, this is definitely a recommend for you guys. This is a pretty amazing movie which bring tears to my eyes. It is basically about a father with intellectual disability, and a loving daughter. He was caught by the police due to an accident which is not his fault. Not going to spoil anything here, it is truly one of the best movie I have watched this year. Truly amazing.







Definitely recommend to all of you! :)

Movie Rating: 9.0 /10.0

Tuesday, December 24, 2013

47 RONIN // MOVIE REVIEW



47 RONIN


Synopsis
The outcast Kai (Reeves), illegitimate son of a British sailor and a Japanese peasant woman, joins a group of ronin, led by Kuranosuke Oishi (Sanada), who seeks vengeance on Lord Kira (Asano), a ruthless man who killed their master and banished the group. The ronin embark on a journey with challenges that would defeat most warriors.

Review

So basically I watched this movie few days ago, before that I was so intrigued by its trailer.



This trailer showcased its variant colours and epic shots and graphics in the movie.
But after I watched it, I was pretty damn disappointed to 47 Ronin this movie.
Well, this movie is expected, is like you can see what it is coming at the end, (well it is based on the history in Japan last time anyway). Besides that, the line for the actor is a little too cheesy, seriously. I mean.... well, to be honest, if they change the language to what the actor can speak more fluently, I bet the movie will goes much better. Not to be racist, but the way they acted it just a little awkward. Another point, the story plot just feels like there is nothing to be grasp to the audience, the twist is not epic enough, the cinematic is not well planned. Sorry. The graphics of movie definitely takes my breathe away, but just not the plot. Oh well.




On the other hand, I was really hyped up by the fact that ZOMBIE BOY - Rick Genest acting as Savage



But wow, his scene is not even longer that 5 minutes? Good job! He even has his own poster, wow.


Movie Rating: 5.5/10

Thursday, December 19, 2013

Super Junior Donghae & Eunhyuk - 아직도 난 (Still You) // KPOP Review

Super Junior Donghae & Eunhyuk - 아직도 난 (Still You)






SMTOWN releases a very artistic and beautiful music video start with a vintage shooting with blurry filming.





It is filmed at United Kingdom, which is a beautiful country full with culture all around.



Then the video continues with a split half screen which both left and right side beautifully shoot in an artistic way.





Which also includes DongHae and Eunhyuk walking and posing all around in UK.



Looking at all the shots, I must say the director really did a great job in creating the atmosphere for this video Still You.



Really beautiful!

But there's a very light storyline / plot in this music video.
So let's start



EunHyuk trying out a fashionable hat.



He dropped the big hat on the floor without noticing it AT ALL. Cause he was texting or something.
Well, technology kills.



Then Donghae found it on the floor.



They met each other out of sudden, Donghae helped EunHyuk to wear his hat.

THE END.

Song: 7/10 (Light and simple :) )
Video: 7.5/10 (A simple and light video, but really showcased the culture in the atmosphere)

Sunday, December 15, 2013

Lady Gaga Artpop Album Review Part 2



Artpop

This song itself has this very SPACE feeling, which undeniably is quite catchy to me. The melody and lyrics combination just gives a hybrid, artsy, fluid feelings. Just like sex in the ears. ARTPOP ARTPOP ARTPOP. The soft way she sings in this song really represents how she wants the album to present to her fans, a combination of art and pop. Her Artpop could mean anything.

Swine

When she first announced the name of this track, I know Gaga is going to do it again, using weird name for her tracks, which she nails it every single time like Lady Gaga's Telephone, Hair, Teeth, I mean who will think of using all this weird object to make it into a song, a metaphor. This track, Swine, really stand out in her album, at first I thought it's going to be more a rock ballad, but instead it's actually combination of rock and pop dance. I really loves the way she sings it so hard as if she puts everything to it, and the moment she squeals like a pig, it is definitely another music culture shock! :D In a nutshell, this track is catchy and has amazing beat!

Donatella

This song reminds me of Beautiful Dirty Rich. But this track is pretty awesome too, I like the bitchy way she sings this song which makes you feel like a boss! :D Donatella!

Fashion!

Oh my god. The starting of the song is SO GOOD! The starting makes me feels like a fairy flying in the air, through the clouds, poof~ Looking good and feeling fine! The part really sounds damn awesome! Just makes me feels GOOD AND FINE! :) Then there is a slight transition in the song, with a slow 80's feel but also mixture of Gaga's style. This song from the starting to the end the feel just keep changing, a really fresh kind of genre from Lady Gaga, it is not rigid, it is fluid, awesome :)

Mary Jane Holland

This song well, I can't really say it sounds good, mmmhmm, not that hate it, just don't like it? If that make sense, well, just feel that this song is a bit cluttered compare to others, too much elements inside, can't really handle it. Well, maybe not my taste.

Dope



Dope. It was actually Wanna be with you at first, but changed to Dope, maybe this title is more catchy and makes people think more. It is another Speechless, You And I in this album. To be honest, I think Dope is not as good as both Speechless and You And I, well you may say you can't compare to both song, it is different. The melody is serious and really expresses her thoughts and feelings. She stripped of everything in it, just her voice and piano. It is beautiful, just think that it is not as good as some of her ballad.

Gypsy



First when I heard this song! I was DAMN! This is her BEST SONG in Artpop album! It sounds like Hair in her previous Born This Way album. But it is different in a good way, I think that compare to Hair, the lyrics is maybe not that strong and appeal to me, but when the chorus struck, this song just blossoms into rainbow and shooting stars. This track also really proves that Lady Gaga can sing, her vocal is amazing. Besides, I love when she just randomly sings out all the name of the country like I don't speak German but I try. Which include the word Malaysia too! :) Awesome song! Love it!

Applause



This song is for all the Little Monsters, the appreciation for all the love and applause which let Lady Gaga grew throughout her music journey. I think this song is awesome, but maybe not the best in her album. During her various performances, she used different approach of performances to this song which really gives a fresh breath to the music industry.


CONCLUSION

I think Artpop is another approach of Lady Gaga to present her music which really goes back to more of her Fame album days. But in my opinion, Born This Way album still the one album which really stole my heart away, it's an amazing album. Artpop is great album all in all, looking forward to Lady Gaga's artRAVE tour!
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