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Stacy (singer)
Ummu Syaikhah Stacy binti Anam (born 18 August 1990), known professionally as Stacy, is a Malaysian singer, composer, songwriter who rose to fame after winning the sixth season of ''Akademi Fantasia'', receiving 43% of over 3.8 million votes. Her debut album, '' Aku Stacy'', was released on 9 March 2009. She's also known as Dancing Queen of Malaysia, and has been cited as ''Ratu Pop''. As a composer and lyricist, she is known as ''Bunga Cantik''. Early life Stacy was born in Kota Kinabalu to Anam Bayar and Agnes Kaloos. She began her studies at SRK St. Joseph, then to St. Michael's Secondary School, Penampang. Due to her family's financial problem, she had no choice but to drop out of school at the age of 16 when she was in Secondary 4. To support her family, she became a singer in local clubs. Prior to her audition for AF6, Stacy tried out for other notable singing reality shows, such as One in a Million 1, and also Gang Starz in which she teamed up with her brother, C ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Penampang
Penampang ( ms, Pekan Penampang) is the capital of the Penampang District in the West Coast Division of Sabah, Malaysia. Its population was estimated to be around 93,616 in 2010, with ethnic Kadazan as the majority. It contains, or is synonymous with, Donggongon, which as of 2007, it has a population of 78,086. The town has virtually become a suburb of Kota Kinabalu and considered as part of Greater Kota Kinabalu area. Etymology The name ''Penampang'' came from an old village within the district. The village's name in turn originates from a Kadazan word ''pampang'' meaning a big rock. This is because huge rocks were easily found within the vicinity of the village a long time ago. The name in contemporary usage refers to the district, with the town of ''Donggongon'' as the main town within the district of Penampang. The name Donggongon originates from Kadazan word ''tundo'ongon'' which means a 'shelter' or a 'resting area', referring to its historical role as a stop-over for ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
New Straits Times
The ''New Straits Times'' is an English-language newspaper published in Malaysia. It is Malaysia's oldest newspaper still in print (though not the first), having been founded as ''The Straits Times'' on 15 July 1845. It was relaunched as the ''New Straits Times'' on 13 August 1974. The paper served as Malaysia's only broadsheet format English-language newspaper. However, following the example of British newspapers ''The Times'' and ''The Independent'', a tabloid version first rolled off the presses on 1 September 2004 and since 18 April 2005, the newspaper has been published only in tabloid size, ending a 160-year-old tradition of broadsheet publication. The ''New Straits Times'' currently retails at RM1.50 (~37 US cents) in Peninsular Malaysia. As of 2 January 2019, the group editor of the newspaper is Rashid Yusof. In 2020, the paper was listed as the 5th most trusted in a Reuters Institute for the Study of Journalism, Reuters Institute survey of 14 Malaysian media outlets. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Don't Speak
"Don't Speak" is a song by American rock band No Doubt from their third studio album, ''Tragic Kingdom'' (1995). It was released as the third single from ''Tragic Kingdom'' in the United States on April 15, 1996, by Interscope Records. Lead singer Gwen Stefani and her brother Eric Stefani, former No Doubt member, wrote the song originally as a love song. The song went through several rewrites and new versions. Gwen modified it into a breakup song about her bandmate and ex-boyfriend Tony Kanal, shortly after he ended their seven-year relationship. Despite the song's popularity and substantial airplay, "Don't Speak" did not chart on the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 (as rules of the times required commercial singles for charting and one was not issued for the song), but it did reach number one on the Hot 100 Airplay chart for 16 weeks. Outside the United States, it topped the charts in Australia, Canada, Iceland, the Netherlands, New Zealand, the Republic of Ireland and the United Kin ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Mulan Jameela
Mulan Jameela (born Raden Wulansari on 23 August 1979) is an Indonesian singer and politician. In 2019, she became a member of the People's Representative Council (Indonesian: ''Dewan Perwakilan Rakyat'', DPR) from the Gerindra Party, representing West Java. Music career Career with Ratu Mulan started her career as a café singer and joined several bands. Her popularity began when she formed a duo Ratu with Maia Ahmad in 2005. The duo released an album on the Sony BMG label in August 2005, entitled ''Ratu & Friends''. The first single of the album, "Teman Tapi Mesra" quickly rocketed Mulan's name as one of the most popular singers in Indonesia. Peaking number 1 in Indonesia for several weeks, the single also gained commercial success on numerous radio stations in Malaysia and Singapore. The album sold over 400,000 copies (certified Double Platinum) and established Ratu as the most successful female group at the time. The following year, Ratu released another album, entitled ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Cinta Terhalang
"Cinta Terhalang" (translation: ''Inhibited Love'') is a song performed by Malaysian singer Bob, who rose to prominence by placing fifth in the second season of Akademi Fantasia. The song, which was released in May 2008, serves as the first single of his upcoming untitled album. Song dispute In the fourth concert of Akademi Fantasia, Season 6, Stacy was given the song as a reward for her consistent performance throughout the first four-week of the season. Thus, when the song is released as a single by Bob in May 2008, it created a controversy about the original singer of the song. Bob claimed that the song was given by him firsthand by the original composer Sharon Paul. According to Sharon, the song was long ago sent to Astro to be given to any artist under the label. However, no response was given and thus, she decided to give the song to Bob to be recorded for his new album. [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Kumpulan Search
Search are a rock band formed in Johor Bahru, Malaysia, in 1977 by drummer Yazit, lead guitarist Hillary Ang, bassist Nasir, rhythm guitarist Nordin and singer Amy. Their debut album was produced by Polygram Records (Singapore). The group have gone through many line-up changes in their career, but the songs and music have remained strong and unique among Malaysian, Singaporean and Indonesian fans. To date, they've released eleven studio albums, number of lives, compilation and joint (with Wings) albums. They've been regarded by Malaysian rock fans as the greatest rock band in Malaysia with their numerous hits along with rock anthems. Band members Akim Ahmad lineup (Founder Line up) * Amy Search – vocals (1977–present) * Hillary Ang – lead guitar (1981-present) * Man Kidal – rhythm guitar (1985–present) * Nasir Daud – bass (1981–present) Kid & Din lineup * Denden Gonjalez – vocals (2021–present) * Nordin Mohd Taib – rhythm guitar (1984–1998, 2003–2006, ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Alicia Keys
Alicia Augello Cook (born January 25, 1981), known professionally as Alicia Keys, is an American singer, songwriter, and pianist. A classically trained pianist, Keys started composing songs when she was 12 and was signed at 15 years old by Columbia Records. After disputes with the label, she signed with Arista Records and later released her debut album, ''Songs in A Minor'', with J Records in 2001. The album was critically and commercially successful, selling over 12 million copies worldwide. It spawned the ''Billboard'' Hot 100 number-one single " Fallin'", and earned Keys five Grammy Awards in 2002. Her second album, ''The Diary of Alicia Keys'' (2003), was also a critical and commercial success, selling eight million copies worldwide, and producing the singles "You Don't Know My Name", "If I Ain't Got You", and "Diary". The album garnered her an additional four Grammy Awards. In 2004, her duet " My Boo" with Usher became her second number-one single. Keys released her f ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
No One (Alicia Keys Song)
"No One" is a song recorded by American singer-songwriter Alicia Keys for her third studio album '' As I Am'' (2007). It was written and produced by Keys and Kerry Brothers Jr., with additional writing by DJ Dirty Harry. The song was released as the lead single from ''As I Am'' on October 9, 2007, by J Records. A commercial success, "No One" topped the US ''Billboard'' Hot 100 for five consecutive weeks and also reached number one in Croatia, Hungary and Switzerland, while charting within the top ten in 18 additional countries. It was the third most successful song of 2008 in Brazil and the United States, and was the most listened song on US radio, with 3.08 million listeners. It was also the sixth most successful song of the 2000s decade in the US. "No One" has been certified septuple platinum by the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA), and has sold 5.6 million copies worldwide. Critically acclaimed, it won Best Female R&B Vocal Performance and Best R&B ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limkokwing University Of Creative Technology
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (also called Limkokwing and LUCT) is a private university that has a presence across Africa, Europe, and Asia. With its main campus in Malaysia, the university has over 30,000 students from more than 150 countries. History LUCT was established and founded in 1991 by Tan Sri Dato' Sri Paduka Dr Lim Kok Wing. In 2002, it became the first private college to be recognised as a university college. Campuses As of December 2018, the university had the following campuses: * The Limkokwing Borneo campus in Kuching,Sarawak. * The Limkokwing Botswana campus in Gaborone. * Limkokwing Cambodia in Phnom Penh. * Limkokwing Lesotho in Maseru, Lesotho, the first Malaysian university campus in Lesotho. * The Limkokwing Malaysia is the flagship campus, in Cyberjaya, Selangor. * Limkokwing United Kingdom campus in London. * The Limkokwing Swaziland campus is in Mbabane, Eswatini. * The Limkokwing Sierra Leone campus in Freetown. * The Limkokwi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Utusan Malaysia
''Utusan Malaysia'' ( Jawi: اوتوسن مليسيا; English: ''The Malaysian Tribune'' or simply ''Utusan'') is a Malaysian Malay-language daily newspaper. Formerly owned by the Utusan Group, the newspaper is currently owned by Media Mulia. Distinctive for its blue masthead as its logo and trademark, ''Utusan Malaysia'' is the oldest Malay-language newspaper in Malaysia and the world. It was first published in Jawi in 1939 and became an influential medium for the people to voice out their opinions against British colonial rule in Malaya. Since 2018, the newspaper shifted its size from broadsheet to a tabloid format. In recent years, ''Utusan Malaysia'' went through a critical business period as its daily circulation and readership continued to decline, along with the deteriorating cash flow of its former parent company. Despite initial reports that the newspaper and its sister papers ''Mingguan Malaysia'', ''Kosmo!'', and ''Kosmo! Ahad'' would be shutting down in mid-August ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Limkokwing University Of Creative Technology
Limkokwing University of Creative Technology (also called Limkokwing and LUCT) is a private university that has a presence across Africa, Europe, and Asia. With its main campus in Malaysia, the university has over 30,000 students from more than 150 countries. History LUCT was established and founded in 1991 by Tan Sri Dato' Sri Paduka Dr Lim Kok Wing. In 2002, it became the first private college to be recognised as a university college. Campuses As of December 2018, the university had the following campuses: * The Limkokwing Borneo campus in Kuching,Sarawak. * The Limkokwing Botswana campus in Gaborone. * Limkokwing Cambodia in Phnom Penh. * Limkokwing Lesotho in Maseru, Lesotho, the first Malaysian university campus in Lesotho. * The Limkokwing Malaysia is the flagship campus, in Cyberjaya, Selangor. * Limkokwing United Kingdom campus in London. * The Limkokwing Swaziland campus is in Mbabane, Eswatini. * The Limkokwing Sierra Leone campus in Freetown. * The Limkokwi ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Gang Starz
''Gang Starz'' is a Malaysian-based reality singing competition that searches for the best vocal group in Southeast Asia. The winning group receives US$100,000, a recording contract, and a chance to expand their careers on a regional scale. The second season was the last season to date. Season 1 Casting began with auditions in Malaysia, Indonesia, and Singapore, wherein 14 groups were selected (seven from Malaysia, five from Indonesia, and two from Singapore). Weekly eliminations were determined by 50% text votes and 50% judges' scores. The jury consisted of Vernon Kedit (talent manager), Maple Loo (choreographer), and Arab (songwriter). Although the competitors included those from other countries, the voting and broadcast was only available in Malaysia. The finale, however, was also shown in Indonesia's private television station TPI. The competition was won by The Lima, an all-male trio from Bandung, who received 33% of over 2.8 million votes. The first season of ''Gang ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
