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Siti Nurhaliza Introduces Ctea
By Sang Dewi & Rosh Abidin Yahya
07/08/2005
Bandar Seri Begawan - Songbird Siti Nurhaliza yesterday launched ‘Ctea’, her very own brand of tea, at The Mall in Gadong.
A huge crowd gathered at the atrium and screamed her name when she walked in.
The ceremony’s guest of honour was Pehin Orang Kaya Ratna Setia Dato Paduka Hj Abd Hapidz.
In her opening remarks, Dyg Norhaizan, Manager of Vivid Trading Co and sole distributor of Ctea in the Sultanate, revealed their plans to market the product in major local supermarkets.
Siti Nurhaliza also signed an important document with the company before some fun activities-were, held.
There was a karaoke competition; slogan contest, proper tea-making demonstration and guessing game among others.
Those that can come up with the best slogans will win “A Day with Siti” and meet her personally.
The superstar hoped her product would soon make itsway to Indonesia after Malaysia, Singapore and Brunei.
She explained that Ctea acts as a stepping stone in her established career as an all-round entertainer.
Siti wants to be a businesswoman on top of producing programmes for RTM and TV3, a well as singing.
A VCD of her recent concert at the Royal Albert Hall is due out later in August. Her next pop album will also be released sometime this month.
Guests at the ceremony were treated to cups of the hot > and unique Ctea.
Fans that came late, however, could not hide their disappointment after missing out on a session with the artiste as she had left for the airport earlier thai1 scheduled.
They thought she was going to be a, tiic launch from l0am to 6pm. Organisers apologised to those who didn’t get to see her.
“We are very sorry she was not able to be here for the full duration of Ctea’s launching,” they said.
Siti also performed for the Konsert Muhibbah Diraja at JPCC Amphitheatre on Friday night. Since her debut a decade ago, she has been considered a national icon, won hundreds of awards and called; the most successful Malaysian artiste ever.
Ctea meanwhile is exclusively available from Vivid Trading on The Mall’s second floor. — Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin
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Grand Concert in honour of Royal Birthday
By Lyna Mohammad
6th August 2005
His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Negara Brunei Darussalam and Her Majesty Raja Isteri Pengiran Anak Hajah Saleha last night graced the “Konsert Muhibbah DiRaja” with their presence at the Jerudong Amphitheater.
His Majesty was greeted by Minister of Home Affairs, Pehin Orang Kaya Johan Pahlawan Dato Paduka Hj Awg Adanan upon arrival. The royal concert was organised in honour of the Royal birthday.
Accompanying His Majesty and Her Majesty were HRH Prince Haji Al-Muhtadee Billah, The Crown Prince and the Senior Minister, HRH Paduka Seri Pengiran Anak Isteri Pengiran Anak Sarah, HRH Prince Mohamed Bolkiah and HRH Pg Anak Isteri Pg Anak Hjh Zariah, HRH Prince ‘Abdul Azim, HRH Prince ‘Abdul Malik, HRH Prince ‘Abdul Mateen and other members of the royal family.
The royal concert began with a performance by a choir group from SMJA as well artistes of RTB and RTM followed by a “Zapin Sirih Pinang Pembuka Kata”. As dinner was served a line up of local and Malaysian artistes performed, amongst them Malaysian singer Khatijah Ibrahim and Ramli Sarip, who still awed the audience with their songs.
Other Malaysian artistes included Ezlynn, Francisca Peter, Vince, Nassier Wahab, Ramli Sarip, Zamani and Siti Nurhaliza. Local artistes meanwhile comprised veteran S. Ros, Hans, Raezah, Ak Yusri, Faiz, Dk Sabariah, Dk Moniri, Putri Norizah, Zul F and Fairuzneezan.
Also present at the grand evening was the ‘Gerak Budaya’ of Brunei Shell Petroleum performing the ‘Nada Panca Warna’ dance. Prior to leaving the Amphitheater, His Majesty and Her Majesty received ‘Junjung Ziarah’ and watched an awesome fireworks display that brought the evening’s events to a close.
The royal concert this year was presented as one of the main highlights that was very much awaited during His Majesty’s birthday celebrations showcasing strong ties between Brunei Darussalam and Malaysia. RTB and RTM played a prominent role in presenting the song and dance performances.
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Students don’t mind buying $100 ticket for Siti’s London gig
By Rosli Abidin Yahya
The concert of Malaysian “pop princess” Siti Nurhaliza at London’s Royal Albert Hall last night was also watched by Bruneians studying in London.
In a telephone interview with the Weekend, a student who aspires to be a doctor said the tickets to the concert “burned a hole” in their pockets but they did not want to miss the star’s performance in the British capital.
“We purchased the cheaper tickets which cost more than a hundred Brunei dollars,” they said. Tickets were priced at 80, 70 and 60.
The pretty 26-year-old Malaysian pop star created history last night when she became the second Malaysian singer after the late Sudirman Hj Arshad and fourth Asian artiste to perform a solo concert at the famous London venue.
Apart from her Brunei fans in London, organisers told Malaysian newspapers that fans from Brunei also purchased the special concert-cum-holiday package to watch her perform at the Royal Albert Hall. Besides Malaysia, Siti has garnered legions of adoring fans in Brunei, Indonesia, and Singapore, and has been voted by MTV Asia as the region’s favourite Malaysian artiste for four consecutive years.
Siti’s road of stardom began at the age of 16 when she won a 1995 television talent contest that launched her career.
Her debut album was released the same year and she now has a total of 14 Malay albums, offering a wide repertoire of mainly love songs - from ballads, R&B (Rhythm and Blues), and pop to traditional - that appeal to a wide spectrum of fans.
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3/4/2005