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The Star
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Indonesian superstars Tulus and Juicy Luicy to headline the much-anticipated inaugural Ruang Inspirasi Festival in KL
Set the date August 17 on your calendar. This is when the inaugural Ruang Inspirasi Festival (RIF) led by Indonesian superstar acts Tulus and Juicy Luicy makes its debut at the Mega Star Arena in Kuala Lumpur. The much-anticipated music festival, organised by IndoExpo in collaboration with ticketing partner BBO Events, promises a different and fresh experience for festival-goers in the country and also the South-East Asian region on the whole. RIF KL 2025 will spotlight the two major Indonesian acts in back-to-back showcases on the same day — chart-topping jazz-pop singer-songwriter Tulus and alternative pop-rock band Juicy Luicy. The festival is split into two sessions: Tulus takes the stage in the afternoon slot at 1.30pm, while Juicy Luicy headlines the evening session at 7.30pm. In a media statement to the Malaysian media, IndoExpo has promised fans, especially the younger generation, will be treated to a happening, inspiring, and emotional festival experience through the RIF. According to IndoExpo, the unusual two-act format is also a special step to offer fans something different. The organisers added that the RIF is a music show featuring the most awaited musicians by fans in Kuala Lumpur, and hence the decision to bring in Juicy Luicy and Tulus. "Both Juicy Luicy are Tulus have a big following here and many of their fans have been clamouring for these acts to have concerts here. It was just an easy decision to bring down both the acts said to be the tops in their line in the Nusantara region," said IndoExpo. Confident of a good turnout at the arena, the organisers also said that they have plans to expand RIF beyond Kuala Lumpur, with hopes to stage multiple showcases annually across various Malaysian cities and also in countries like Indonesia and Singapore. "This will come in the future. We have big plans for this festival in the near future," said IndoExpo. "RIF brings a fresh concept that combines musical performances with elements of inspiration and sharing the stories behind the popular works of the artists involved. "This festival is not just an ordinary concert, but rather a platform to instill positive spirit and inspiration through music." As for the bands, both Juicy Luicy and Tules are very well known in the local scene and Malaysian fans. Juicy Luicy is famous for their hit songs such as 'Lantas', 'Lampu Kuning', 'Sialan', and many more. They have also been mentioned by many top music writers to currently be the foremost R&B group in the Nusantara region. The alternative band is led by Uan (vocals), Denis (guitar), Bina (bass), and Zamzam (saxophone) and is well-known for blending jazzy textures with infectious melodies. The band last performed in Malaysia in November 2023 and that time the concert was sold out when they performed at Zepp KL during Malam Galau Kuala Lumpur. As for Muhammad Tulus, better known by his mononym Tulus, is an Indonesian singer and songwriter of Minangkabau descent. His debut album "Tulus", was released in 2011. Rolling Stone Indonesia put this album on the top chart of Indonesia's Best Album and awarded Tulus Rookie of the Year in 2013. His second album, "Gajah", was released in 2013. Since then, 88,000 copies have been produced and distributed, making it one of the largest CD productions in Indonesia (2014 - 2015). It was the only music album in the Indonesian language that was listed in The Top 10 Best Selling Music Albums in iTunes Asia, two months in a row after it was released. In 2016, his third studio album Monokrom was officially released on August 3, by his own label Tulus Co. It was also released under CD to 100 Indonesian music stores and also released digitally in Malaysia. He then released his recent album "Manusia" in 2022. As for the tickets for RIF, tickets are available via Bundle packages (both sessions) are priced between RM268 and RM1,028. Individual session tickets are also available: Tulus (afternoon Session): at RM198 to RM758 and Juicy Luicy (evening session): RM128 to RM528 For the festival updates and latest news, fans can 'like' dan 'follow' the development at Instagram dan TikTok @
Perth Now
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Perth Now
Barbara Broccoli hails 'fantastic filmmaker' Denis Villeneuve
Barbara Broccoli is "thrilled" Denis Villeneuve is directing the next James Bond movie. The 65-year-old producer has given up creative control of the Bond franchise to Amazon MGM Studios, but she's convinced that Denis is the perfect candidate to helm the next movie. During an appearance on the Kermode on Film podcast, Barbara said: "He's a fantastic filmmaker - I'm thrilled he's going to be doing it." Amy Pascal and David Heyman have replaced Barbara and Michael G. Wilson as producers on the next Bond film. However, Barbara - who is a producer on the musical adaptation of Sing Street - still has lots of career ambitions that she wants to achieve. Asked if she would be "removed" or "hands on" with the next Bond movie, the producer replied: "You know, I did it for 44 years and I loved every minute of it, but I'm getting up there now and there's a lot of things I want to do … like this beautiful musical. I'm doing a lot of other things. I have other movies I want to make and other stage shows." Denis, 57, previously revealed that he intends to "honour the tradition" of the Bond franchise. The filmmaker said in a statement: "Some of my earliest movie-going memories are connected to 007. I grew up watching James Bond films with my father, ever since Dr. No with Sean Connery. I'm a die-hard Bond fan. To me, he's sacred territory. "I intend to honour the tradition and open the path for many new missions to come. This is a massive responsibility, but also, incredibly exciting for me and a huge honour. Amy, David and I are absolutely thrilled to bring him back to the screen. Thank you to Amazon MGM Studios for their trust." Meanwhile, Sydney Sweeney has recently been tipped to play a Bond girl in Denis' upcoming movie. The 27-year-old actress has enjoyed a meteoric rise in recent years, starring in TV shows such as Euphoria and The Handmaid's Tale, and Denis thinks she's perfectly suited to the role of a Bond girl. A source recently told The Sun on Sunday newspaper: "Sydney is the top name on the casting sheet for Bond. "Denis believes she is hugely talented, as well as having an alluring appeal to younger generations, vital in modernising the franchise." Sydney and Denis have already spent time together, and the director has "admired her stratospheric rise" over recent years. The insider continued: "They've hung out together a lot and he has admired her stratospheric rise. "Plus Sydney has the quality of being athletic and able to perform physical scenes, as well as being feminine and following in the legacy of the Bond girls."
Borneo Post
16-07-2025
- Borneo Post
Indonesian jailed 6 months for possessing 600 turtles eggs in Serikin without permit
Denis committed the offence at a stall in Serikin Market, Bau at around 2.30pm on July 11, 2025. – Photo by Chimon Upon KUCHING (July 16): The Sessions Court here today sentenced an Indonesian man to six months in jail for unlawfully possessing 600 turtle eggs. Judge Saiful Bahari Adzmi meted out the sentence against Denis Bobegi Septa after he pleaded guilty to a charge under Section 37(1) of the Wild Life Protection Ordinance 1998, punishable under Section 29(1)(c) and read together with Section 37(2)(a) of the same law. Denis committed the offence at a stall in Serikin Market, Bau at around 2.30pm on July 11, 2025. Based on the facts of the case, a team of Sarawak Forestry Corporation (SFC) and Marine Police officers conducted Operasi Bersepadu Khazanah at the premises following intelligence reports. During the raid, the team arrested Denis after discovering 600 marine turtle eggs at the stall. Two-hundred eggs were packed in two plastic bags inside a box, while 400 eggs were inside four bags in another box. All 600 eggs were seized after Denis failed to present any valid permit or licence from the Controller of Wild Life. The turtle eggs were of the Chelonidae species, a totally protected animal as specified in Part 1 of the First Schedule in the Wild Life Protection Ordinance 1998. Prosecuting officer Simon Engka Crown prosecuted, while Denis was unrepresented by counsel. Serikin turtle eggs Wild Life Protection Ordinance
New Straits Times
16-07-2025
- Politics
- New Straits Times
Ukraine covers frontline roads with anti-drone nets
A ravaged car with its engine destroyed and doors riddled with shrapnel lay on the side of the road near Dobropillia, a sleepy town not far from the front line in eastern Ukraine. Hit by a small, remote-controlled drone, the mangled chassis was a stark reminder of why Ukraine is hurrying to mount netting over supply routes behind the sprawling front line to thwart Russian aerial attacks. As Russia's invasion grinds through its fourth year, Moscow and Kyiv are both menacing each other's armies with swarms of cheap drones, easily found on the market and rigged with deadly explosives. AFP reporters saw Ukrainian soldiers installing green nets on four-metre (13-foot) poles spanning kilometres (miles) of road in the eastern Donetsk region, where some of the war's most intense fighting has taken place. "When a drone hits the net, it short-circuits and it cannot target vehicles," said 27-year-old engineering brigade commander Denis, working under the blazing sun. "We are shifting into a so-called drone war," Denis told AFP. FPV (first-person view) drones have already seriously wounded a few of his men. Some are armed with shotguns to shoot them down. The Russian army has also been deploying nets. "We weave nets like spiders! For extremely dangerous birds without feathers," the Russian defence ministry quoted a soldier with the call sign "Ares" as saying in April. An earlier article by pro-Kremlin media outlet Izvestia also showed soldiers mounting netting close to the front. Drones are also a worry for towns and cities. Since early July, the town of Dobropillia, around 20 kilometres (12 miles) from the front line, has become a target for Russian FPV drone attacks. During a recent visit to the civilian hub – where some 28,000 people lived before the war – AFP journalists saw residents on the streets rush for cover in shops when a drone began buzzing overhead. When the high-pitched whirring had died down and the threat disappeared, one woman exiting a shelter picked up her shopping bags and glanced upwards, returning to her routine. Every day, victims come to the small town's hospital. According to the hospital's director, Vadym Babkov, the enemy FPVs "spare neither medical workers nor civilians." As the roads "are not yet 100-percent covered" by nets, his ambulances have to take long detours, reducing the patients' chances of survival, the 60-year-old said. "We are all under threat," Babkov added. In Russia's Belgorod border region, which frequently comes under Ukrainian fire, authorities have retrofitted ambulances with metal anti-drone cages – a technology once reserved for tanks and personnel carrier vehicles. "Civilians have got used to it," Denis told AFP. Olga, a waitress in a small cafe and mini-market in Dobropillia, has devised her own way to cope with the constant drone threat. "When I drive and feel that a drone is going to attack me, I open all the windows to avoid glass shards hitting me," the 45-year-old told AFP. The atmosphere in the town had become "frightening", Olga said. The shop next to Olga's was recently hit by an FPV drone, leaving its owner in a coma. "Now we jump at every gust of wind," Olga said. "The day has passed – thank God. The night has passed and we wake up with all our arms and legs intact – thank God." Despite the roads constantly coming under attack, Olga still receives products to sell in her small cafe, since suppliers take detours along routes away from the front. But she doesn't know for how long. "Everything hangs in the air now," she said. We're living day by day."
South China Morning Post
16-07-2025
- Politics
- South China Morning Post
Ukraine installs anti-drone nets over roads to protect frontline supply routes
A ravaged car with its engine destroyed and doors riddled with shrapnel lay on the side of the road near Dobropillia, a sleepy town not far from the front line in eastern Ukraine. Hit by a small, remote-controlled drone, the mangled chassis was a stark reminder of why Ukraine is hurrying to mount netting over supply routes behind the sprawling front line to thwart Russian aerial attacks. As Russia's invasion grinds through its fourth year, Moscow and Kyiv are both menacing each other's armies with swarms of cheap drones, easily found on the market and rigged with deadly explosives. Agence France-Presse reporters saw Ukrainian soldiers installing green nets on four-metre (13-foot) poles spanning kilometres of road in the eastern Donetsk region, where some of the war's most intense fighting has taken place. A shop hit by a Russian FPV explosive drone in the town of Dobropillia, in the eastern Donetsk region, Ukraine. Photo: AFP 'When a drone hits the net, it short-circuits and it cannot target vehicles,' said 27-year-old engineering brigade commander Denis, working under the blazing sun.
