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Sinar Daily
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Andmesh to headline Sabah concert in August
Renowned Indonesian singer Andmesh Kamaleng is set to meet his fans in Sabah alongside popular Malaysian artistes Adira, Hael Husaini, and Ara Johari this upcoming Aug 9. 18 May 2025 01:00pm Set to take place at the Sabah International Convention Centre, the Festival Tentang Cinta (Festival About Love), which blends elements of love, music, and energetic performances, will also feature Mary Grace and Indonesian Idol Season 10 star, Ziva Magnolya. - Bernama photo KUALA LUMPUR - Renowned Indonesian singer Andmesh Kamaleng is set to meet his fans in Sabah alongside popular Malaysian artistes Adira, Hael Husaini, and Ara Johari this upcoming Aug 9. Set to take place at the Sabah International Convention Centre, the Festival Tentang Cinta (Festival About Love), which blends elements of love, music, and energetic performances, will also feature Mary Grace and Indonesian Idol Season 10 star, Ziva Magnolya. "Adira, known for her powerful vocals, and Mary Grace, who has captured public attention in the entertainment world, will prove that Sabah's local talents remain relevant and are capable of competing at higher levels. "Ziva rose to fame after securing third place in Indonesian Idol. Her stunning performance and vocal techniques, particularly her use of riffs and runs, made her one of the standout contestants of the season,' said the organiser, Extreme Visionary Venture, in a statement recently. In the same statement, concert producer Datuk Suhaila Semaru said the festival-held in collaboration with Tourism Malaysia-is not just about entertainment but is also expected to make an impact on the state's tourism industry. "Festival Tentang Cinta is an initiative born from the spirit of uniting love and music into one meaningful experience. We aim to make Sabah a dynamic entertainment destination while introducing local talents like Adira and Mary Grace to a wider audience. "By combining artistic elements and the excellence of local performers, this festival will become a key attraction for tourists from various regions, including international visitors, and help open up new opportunities in Sabah's arts and entertainment industry,' she said. Tickets, priced from RM158 to RM988, are available at starting today. - BERNAMA More Like This
Eater
20-05-2025
- Business
- Eater
Brooklyn Heights Is the New Home of NYC's Next Cult Bakery Obsession
Brooklyn Heights is having a bakery moment with Ferrane (57 Clark Street, at Henry Street) opening Wednesday, May 21, a Swedish bakery from one of the folks behind cult-favorite Lower East Side candy store BonBon. It follows croissant-cereal destination L'Appartment 4F that's been drawing lines to the neighborhood since 2022. The bakery comes from Selim Adira, of BonBon, and Emon Maasho, former president of the fine glass companies Orrefors & Kosta Boda, who were born in Sweden — Adira to Moroccan parents and Maasho to Eritrean parents. Ferrane reflects their heritage, named after the Moroccan word for 'community oven.' The two became friends through a Swedish expat group that Maasho started, bonding over their shared love of Swedish candies, breads, and pastries. An annual tradition was born where Maasho would procure semla, the traditional Swedish treat eaten on Fat Tuesday, for Adira and other expat friends. But in March 2024, the line at the only Swedish bakery in the city was particularly long. 'I stood for over 40 minutes waiting for semla and they were sold out by the time I reached the counter,' he recalls. 'I got a parking ticket too!' When he told Adira about the troublesome semla shortage, Maasho joked that the two should open a bakery of their own. 'He said 'let's do it,'' Maasho says. 'I told him I wasn't being serious; I was just talking. But he was all in. That weekend we created the concept for Ferrane.' Just over a year later, Ferrane opens in a landmarked building on Clark Street that most recently housed a pet food store. Dark Swedish rye breads are stocked on custom white oak shelving; a curved 'croissant sofa' made by Danish design house Gubi makes it a fine setting for gathering and eating princess cake. But there's so much more to Ferrane than pretty cake for your fika. They're baking a vast menu of Swedish breads, all from Brooklyn Granary & Mil flour. Expect traditional sourdough baguettes, focaccia, and brioche alongside kavring — the dark, dense Swedish rye bread, plus several varieties of airy crispbreads, as well as sirapslimpa, a rich loaf made with molasses, and formfranska, a sliced sandwich loaf perfect for making lunch. A savory sandwich menu starts in the morning with combinations like egg and caviar — hard-boiled egg garnished with lightly smoked fish roe, on buttered rye, finished with chives. It moves on to open-faced beauties at lunch like shrimp with hard-boiled egg, dill mayonnaise, and butter lettuce. The pastry case is also full of Swedish delights. Mathilda Jacob, Ferrane's lead baker (she is the current Young World Champion in baking) has created a line of magnificently swirled buns in both cardamom and cinnamon, and a line of vegan vanilla and chocolate ones you'd never guess were made without butter. To give your croissant fix a new fave, Ferrane is laminating their own butter-heavy croissants, along with pain au chocolat stuffed with chocolate ganache after baking for a gooey warm center. There are also Swedish desserts like that princess cake served in a silver coupe, like a sundae and something called dammsugare, which translates to 'vacuum cleaner.' 'It's a fantastic way to minimize food waste and the vacuum name is because it 'vacuums' up all the leftover cake,' Maasha explains. For theirs, cake crumbs are mixed with butter, cocoa, sugar, and spiced punsch (a liqueur) into a dough-like consistency, then shaped into logs, wrapped in marzipan, and dipped in chocolate. At Ferrane, the founders want to do more than serve great cardamom buns — though they're particularly decadent: butter and glossy, fashioned into serpentine ribbons that resemble a vintage brooch. They are particularly interested in the 'community' part of the bakery's title. Ferrane partners with One Love Community Fridge, bringing pastries and bread to fill the fridge on nearby Henry Street. The founders also plan on holding after-school baking classes for tweens and teens. 'We want to help younger people to learn to cook and to learn about the importance of good ingredients that are missing from the education system here,' Massho says. They also hope to engage senior citizens at the nearby assisted living residence, the Watermark, to work with the young people and share recipes. 'Older people have so much knowledge, and we want to see if we can share that generational knowledge. That would be a dream scenario,' he says. Sign up for our newsletter.
New Straits Times
30-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Singer Adira denies Datuk Red's first wife scratched, hit her
KUALA LUMPUR: Singer Adira Shuhaimi has denied claims that she was scratched and hit by her former husband Datuk Red's first wife Sharifah Norshafila Hashim some time ago. Adira, 33, said in a Harian Metro report yesterday that she was not aware of the incident which Sharifah Norshafila talked about recently. "I don't know what she was talking about, but I was certainly not the individual whom she attacked," said Adira. Adira also said that she was "open" to making peace with Sharifah Norshafila. "I am open to anyone who wants to have a good relationship with me," she said. Earlier, Sharifah Norshafila, through a post on Instagram Story, admitted to having scratched and hit a woman in her house. Sharifah Norshafila is believed to have been talking about the conflict between influencer Jofliam, his wife Dewi, and ex-wife Cik Epal, who claimed that she was scratched. Sharifah Norshafila and Red or Datuk Seri Adnan Abu were divorced on May 14, 2024.
New Straits Times
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Datuk Red: My marriage to Adira ended because I was careless
KUALA LUMPUR: Singer Adira Suhaimi's ex-husband, Datuk Seri Adnan Abu or Datuk Red, 47, has blamed the collapse of his marriage a year ago on his own carelessness. Red said in a Harian Metro report yesterday that losing his wife and children was a punishment that he had to be endure. "It's been a black year in my life. This is a punishment for my carelessness. "Thank you Adira for being my wife. "May you be happy and healthy to take care of our children," he said in a TikTok video yesterday. Red also said that he appreciated the sacrifices Adira made throughout their nine years together. Red and Adira were married in Songkhla, Thailand on December 3, 2015. However, they were divorced on April 24 last year. Red and Adira were blessed with four children, Anggrek, 8, Asan, 7, Anggun, 5, and Ayob, 2. Red and Adira, who are still in good terms, had planned to get married again after Aidilfitri this year. However, their wish had to be postponed because he still needed to settle at least half of the business debts of RM7 million he had incurred over the years. Red has to date settled RM30,000 from the sale of products on TikTok.
New Straits Times
25-04-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Adira, Black go 'slow' this Raya
WHEN offered to record a Hari Raya song with Black Hanifah, Adira Suhaimi's initial reaction was whether their vocals would complement each other. "I've known him for some time. But this is the first time we're working together," says Adira, 33, of her partner for the song "Syawal Rindu". "But Alhamdulillah, it worked out fine." Adira says that despite her initial hesitation, there was no way she would say no to the offer. "Black has been in the industry for a while. He has a wealth of experience. "It's an honour for me to record a duet with him," said the Ranau-born singer. She feels that her first collaboration with Black is a new experience despite being in the entertainment industry for over a decade. "I can feel our synergy working together for this single, creating a creative and enthusiastic atmosphere. "We inspire and support each other to produce meaningful work," she said of the project, although they recorded their parts separately. "At the same time, I also feel grateful to have been able to learn from Black, an experienced singer. "I heard that he took only 30 minutes to record his part. Amazing, right?" The song was composed by Rudy Nastia, Aiman Zaidi, Aizad Khan and the lyrics were written by Aiman Zaidi. Unlike other Raya songs released this year that feature catchy tunes, "Syawal Rindu" has a more nostalgic feel, with a melody typically associated with sadness. Adira said she's glad she chose a song with a slower melody instead of producing another cheery Raya tune. "Maybe I'll record something upbeat next year." Black, 37, whose real name is Hanifah Muhammad Hanafiah, said the song has a deep meaning. "This song touches listeners' souls, making them feel the importance of love and being with their loved ones, especially during this festive season. "The song also makes them long to be at home celebrating Hari Raya."
