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AsiaOne
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- AsiaOne
What to do this weekend (May 16 to 18), Lifestyle News
Ready for the weekend? Here's what you can look forward to this week. 1. Singapore International Festival of Arts 2025 [embed] Singapore International Festival of Arts (Sifa) is back from May 16 to June 1. Themed "More Than Ever", this year's festival celebrates the growth and evolution of Singapore's arts scene over the years. You can look forward to a curated selection of free and ticketed programmes ranging from plays to interactive performances, music and dance showcases, mockumentaries, art installations, workshops, and more. 2. Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite [embed] Catch a lively concert that pays tribute to the lyrical music of composer P. Ramlee, who was a giant in the world of Malay film and music in the 1950s and 60s. Julian Wong, one of Singapore's' most outstanding music arrangers and directors, has re-composed familiar melodies by P. Ramlee — including Azizah, Getaran Jiwa and Tunggu Sekejap — into three movements, which will be performed by re: mix, a 30-member chamber orchestra. Interspersed with iconic film clips and key biographical trivia, this concert celebrating P. Ramlee's musical legacy promises to both illuminate and enchant as it spotlights how P. Ramlee's music is not only evergreen, but also surprisingly contemporary. Till May 31, 2025 3. The McSpicy Museum [embed] If you're a McSpicy fan, you won't want to miss McDonald's new pop-up museum. Located at the open area beside McDonald's Bugis Junction branch, the McSpicy Museum celebrates the history of this popular local burger, which turns 26 this year. Through fiery and interactive exhibits, you'll learn how the burger has evolved over the years, as well as how other countries have adapted their own unique spin on the McSpicy. Other highlights include McSpicy-themed games that will put your reflexes and knowledge to the test, and customisable photo booths loaded with Sprite and McDonalds-themed stickers. In addition, from May 19 to 23, you can snag a free McSpicy burger by being one of the first 50 visitors at 12pm or 5pm daily. Be sure to get there early to secure your spot! Till May 25, 2025 4. Korea Travel Fair 2025 [embed] The annual Korea Travel Fair returns to Plaza Singapura this weekend. Organised by Korea Tourism Organisation (KTO), this three-day fair brings together the best of Korean travel, culture, and lifestyle. This year's fair features over 20 exhibitors, including Regional Tourism Organisations (RTOs) from Jeju, Busan, Gyeongsangnam-do, and Jeollanam-do, as well as major travel agents offering limited-time promotions. You're invited to immerse yourself in hands-on cultural activities including DIY crafts, K-beauty workshops, and fashion styling sessions, catch live performances by JUMP! Comic Martial Arts and K-drama OST singer Punch, and take part in interactive games with lucrative prizes. May 16 to 18, 2025. 5. Kidney Care Carnival 2025 View this post on Instagram A post shared by NKF Singapore (@nkfsg) Head to One Punggol this Sunday for the first-ever National Kidney Foundation (NKF) Kidney Care Carnival. Celebrating resilience and hope, the carnival brings together patients, families, and the public with the aim of fostering greater understanding and support for kidney health. NKF patients will take the lead in sharing their stories, hosting booths with carnival games and stalls, and taking part in live stage performances, turning their experiences into powerful reminders of strength and the importance of caring for our kidneys. May18, 2025, 10am to 6pm. [[nid:717785]] This article was first published in
Straits Times
15-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Straits Times
Show Picks: Boyz II Men, Anthem and Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite
American vocal group Boyz II Men scored some of the biggest ballads of the 1990s with songs such as End Of The Road. PHOTO: BOYZ II MEN/FACEBOOK Boyz II Men Live In Singapore Time to bring back the 1990s, as American R&B group Boyz II Men will be back in Singapore for a show. The Philadelphia trio with the smooth vocals – Nathan Morris, Shawn Stockman and Wanya Morris – are behind some of the biggest ballads of that decade, such as End Of The Road (1992), I'll Make Love To You (1994) and One Sweet Day (1995), their duet with American diva Mariah Carey. The former quartet saw their bass singer Michael McCary leaving in 2003 due to health issues. Even though their most popular hits charted some 30 years ago, the group continued to put out new releases in the succeeding decades. In 2017, they released their latest and 15th album, Under The Streetlight, which mostly comprises renditions of songs from the 1950s, including Why Do Fools Fall In Love, a 1956 track by American band Frankie Lymon & The Teenagers. Where: The Star Theatre, The Star Performing Arts Centre, 1 Vista Exchange Green MRT: Buona Vista When: May 23, 8pm Admission: From $98 via Sistic (go to or call 6348-5555) Anthem – 40th Anniversary Japanese band Anthem's debut show in Singapore is part of their 40th anniversary celebrations. PHOTO: ANTHEM_OFFICIAL/FACEBOOK One of the pioneers of Japan's heavy metal scene, Anthem, are is finally playing a show in Singapore. The concert is part of Anthem's 40th anniversary tour that celebrates their self-titled debut album released in 1985. The band split up in 1992 after releasing six more albums. They reunited in 2000 and released comeback album Heavy Metal Anthem, and have regularly put out new material over the years. Their most recent album, Crimson & Jet Black, dropped in 2023. Anthem's current line-up includes bass player Naoto Shibata, the only member who has been with the band since they formed in 1980. The quartet are fronted by singer Yukio Morikawa, who joined in 1988. Where: Annexe Studio, Esplanade, 1 Esplanade Drive MRT: Esplanade When: May 24, 8pm Admission: From $98 via BookMyShow, go to Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite P. Ramlee made significant contributions to the Malay film and music industry from the late 1940s to his death in the early 1970s. PHOTO: WILD RICE In this concert, Singaporean musician, composer and music director Julian Wong re-composed the works of Malay film and music icon P. Ramlee into three movements. These include some of the late maestro's most beloved songs such as Azizah (written in 1945), Getaran Jiwa (Soul Vibration, 1960) and Tunggu Sekejap (Wait A Moment, 1958). Singaporean musician and composer Julian Wong re-composed P. Ramlee's music into three movements. PHOTO: WILD RICE Directed by Wild Rice founding artistic director Ivan Heng, the music will be performed by the 30-member chamber orchestra re: mix, led by maestro Foo Say Ming. Wong, who received the Young Artist Award in 2023, He is also known for writing Don't Call Him Mr Mari Kita (2021), the acclaimed musical show about the late local composer Zubir Said. Where: Wild Rice @ Funan, 107 North Bridge Road MRT: City Hall When: May 15 to 31, 7.30pm (Wednesdays to Fridays), 2.30 and 7.30pm (Saturdays) and 2.30pm (Sundays) Admission: From $35 to $85 via Sistic Join ST's Telegram channel and get the latest breaking news delivered to you.
CNA
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- CNA
CNA938 Rewind - P. Ramlee's timeless melodies recomposed & deconstructed by Wild Rice
CNA938 Rewind Play In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro finds out what theatregoers can look forward to when they attend the Wild Rice production, 'Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite', a tribute to film and music legend P. Ramlee. Arranger Julian Wong, will describe how he mined P. Ramlee's body of work to re-compose familiar melodies – like Azizah, Geteran Jiwa and Tunggu Sekejap – into three movements, accompanied by a 30-piece orchestra. Ivan Heng, performer and founding artistic director of Wild Rice will talk more about P. Ramlee's enduring legacy and how differently this production will be presented to the concertgoers. CNA938 Rewind - P. Ramlee's timeless melodies recomposed & deconstructed by Wild Rice In 'Culture Club', Melanie Oliveiro finds out what theatregoers can look forward to when they attend the Wild Rice production, 'Tunggu Sekejap: The P. Ramlee Suite', a tribute to film and music legend P. Ramlee. Arranger Julian Wong, will describe how he mined P. Ramlee's body of work to re-compose familiar melodies – like Azizah, Geteran Jiwa and Tunggu Sekejap – into three movements, accompanied by a 30-piece orchestra. Ivan Heng, performer and founding artistic director of Wild Rice will talk more about P. Ramlee's enduring legacy and how differently this production will be presented to the concertgoers. 30 mins CNA938 Rewind - The women redefining Singapore's cocktail culture In 'Made in SG', Melanie Oliveiro speaks with three mixologists and why these women chose a career in F&B and bartending in Singapore. Shaina Yeh from MOGA, Raz Ng from Sugarhall and Natasha Valentine from ATLAS will talk about the trending drinks that prove popular in the current bar scene. All three will also discuss how they push creative boundaries to concoct new cocktails and alcoholic drinks using all manner of ingredients. Yeh, Ng and Valentine will describe how they have or are taking part in Diageo World Class - the largest and most respected bartending competition for bartenders. They'll also talk about the hobbies that keep them creative like cooking and criminology. 28 mins CNA938 Rewind - Eat, Drink, Singapore - The Art of Sourdough with Baker & Cook From dough to baked delight, Baker & Cook has been offering honest bakes for the past 13 years, all from their yeast starter Little Johnny. With their newly refreshed menu, Cheryl Goh speaks with Ern Xu, Country Head, Baker & Cook about all things sourdough. 17 mins CNA938 Rewind - The Wellness Hour - Parenting without burnout With a new shared parental leave policy from April 2025, how can parents tap on this to create a family ecosystem that takes into account their own mental health and wellbeing? Cheryl Goh speaks with Yiling Teng, Founder of Baby Planner SG, Certified Baby Planner, and also a mother of 3, on how to set up systems that work for your family. 18 mins
The Star
22-04-2025
- Politics
- The Star
Anwar: No Cabinet reshuffle following PKR polls
PUTRAJAYA: No Cabinet reshuffle is on the cards, despite ongoing PKR division elections which saw several party leaders being defeated. Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this when asked on the possibility of a Cabinet reshuffle following the defeat of several prominent PKR figures. 'No. This is a party election. It is being conducted properly. Any issues or concerns can be raised during the special meeting on Wednesday (tomorrow),' he told reporters at the Higher Education Ministry's Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration here yesterday. He stressed that the government continues to operate as usual and dismissed speculation linking the party's internal affairs to a possible Cabinet shake-up. 'This is strictly a party matter. There is no question of it involving the state or federal government. Everything is proceeding as usual. 'The way I see it, each individual (was evaluated) based on their performance, not political manoeuvring,' he said. In the recent PKR division elections, several prominent figures experienced shock defeats. Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, also a PKR vice-president and Setiawangsa MP, lost to actor-director Datuk Afdlin Shauki for the Setiawangsa division chief post. Carrying a sweet tune: Anwar (centre) joining in the festivities and singing P. Ramlee's song 'Tunggu Sekejap' at the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry's Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration in Putrajaya. Looking on is Science, Technology and Innovation Minister, Chang Lih Kang (second from right). — Bernama Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Adam Adli Abd Halim also failed in his bid for the deputy chief post of the Hang Tuah Jaya division, losing to Zamzizul Nordin. Other notable losses included Deputy National Unity Minister K. Saraswathy, who was defeated in Bukit Bintang, and Batu MP P. Prabakaran, who lost to lawyer Asheeq Ali Sethi Alivi in the Batu division. At the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry's Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, Anwar playfully responded to the media quoting lyrics from the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee's song Tunggu Sekejap when asked about the major upsets in the PKR division elections, Bernama reported. When approached by reporters as he was leaving the function, the PKR president casually quoted the lyrics: 'Tunggu sekejap, jangan dikenang orang jauh ... tunggu sekejap,' without offering any further comment on the matter. His light-hearted demeanour drew laughter from reporters.
The Star
21-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
PM Anwar quotes ‘Tunggu Sekejap' song in light moment on PKR poll upsets
PUTRAJAYA: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim playfully responded to the media on Monday (April 21) by quoting lyrics from the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee's song "Tunggu Sekejap' when asked about the PKR divisional elections, which saw several major upsets. When approached by reporters as he was leaving the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry's (MOSTI) Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration, the PKR president casually quoted the lyrics: "Tunggu sekejap, jangan dikenang orang jauh … tunggu sekejap," without offering any further comment on the matter. His cheerful and light-hearted demeanour drew laughter from the reporters. The PKR divisional elections, which concluded on Sunday (April 20), reflected a wave of change in the party leadership, with several high-profile candidates losing their positions. Among them was Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability Minister Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, who is also a PKR vice-president. He failed to defend his position as Setiawangsa division chief, losing to actor and director Datuk Afdlin Shauki. Nik Nazmi obtained 563 votes, while Afdlin garnered 631. More to come
