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New Straits Times
4 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: KLPAC to stage 'Anak-Anak Malik' a local adaptation of 'Bernarda Alba'
KUALA LUMPUR: The classic Spanish play 'The House of Bernarda Alba' is set for an all-Malaysian adaptation, 'Anak-Anak Malik', hitting the stage at the Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC) from July 24 to 27. Directed by Christopher Ling and adapted by Yusof Bakar, this production features a clever twist: an all-male cast of 10 that Malaysianises Federico García Lorca's original, all-female play. In a statement released yesterday, Ling explained that 'Bernarda Alba', which has previously been staged at KLPAC, is a gripping narrative about the oppressive social norms a matriarch imposes on her five daughters. The original play, written in 1936, depicts a widowed Bernarda Alba exercising absolute control over her five daughters, exploring themes of repression, passion, and conformity. Ling elaborated on the adaptation: "This time, we have a patriarch named Malik who orders his five sons to mourn for 100 days and forbids them from leaving home." "And, as expected, tension slowly builds, resistance ensues, and tragedy strikes," he added. The play will be performed in Malay with English subtitles, featuring a cast including Aidil Rosli, Ammar Aqsya, Aniq Syahmi, Asraf Zulk, Danish Zakwan, Mark Beau De Silva, SaifulWazien, Sudhan Nair, Sunio Rushairi, and Ubai Talib. Performances are at 8pm and 3pm. For further enquiries, please call 018-227 7212.
The Star
11 hours ago
- Sport
- The Star
Soon Huat-Shevon storm into Japan Open quarter-finals
PETALING JAYA: Mixed doubles shuttlers Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai Jemie lived up to expectations set by coach Teo Kok Siang by booking their spot in the quarter-finals of the Japan Open on Thursday (July 17). In their second-round match at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, the sixth seeds delivered a solid performance to overcome Singapore's Terry Hee-Jin Yu Jia 21-14, 21-17 in just 32 minutes. They could face a potential all-Malaysian clash in the next round, depending on the outcome of the match between compatriots Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin and defending champions Jiang Zhenbang-Wei Yaxin of China.
The Star
a day ago
- Sport
- The Star
Ee Yi-Yew Sin finally break first-round curse, but at Aaron-Wooi Yik's expense
Malaysia men's doubles shuttlers Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik in action against South Korea's Kim Young-hyuk-Wang Chan during the first round of Malaysian Masters at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil on Wednesday. — IZZRAFIQ ALIAS/The Star PETALING JAYA: The all-Malaysian clash between Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and Teo Ee Yi-Ong Yew Sin in the first round of the Japan Open has brought a mix of emotions. There was disappointment as second seeds Aaron-Wooi Yik suffered a shock early exit from the tournament, especially with high hopes riding on them to go far. At the same time, there was relief for Ee Yi-Yew Sin, who finally broke their first-round curse. Since the India Open in January, the pair had failed to progress past the opening hurdle in any of their tournaments. This time, they showed renewed determination, especially Yew Sin who recently tied the knot with former Japanese singles shuttler Aya Ohori. The former world championship bronze medallists in 2021 took just 30 minutes to upstage Aaron-Wooi Yik with a convincing 21-15, 21-15 win. National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky admitted he was personally surprised by Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik's early exit. 'It is definitely shocking when a seeded pair loses in the first round,' said Rexy briefly when contacted. Meanwhile, it was a nervy path to the second round for Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun, who had to battle hard against fellow Malaysians Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi. The sixth seeds narrowly took the opening game before pulling away in the second to secure a 30-28, 21-12 victory. They will face China's Huang Di-Liu Yang in the next round. There was still something to cheer for in the national camp, thanks to a commanding performance from women's doubles pair Pearly Tan and M. Thinaah. Fresh off signing contract extensions with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM), the pair looked sharp and composed as they eased past Bulgarian sisters Gabriela and Stefani Stoeva 21-16, 21-14 in just 31 minutes. 'They played with good composure. At the start, they were still adjusting to the drift in the hall, but once they took the lead at the interval, they controlled the match well,' said Rexy, who was pleased with their performance. They will take on Taiwan's Hsieh Pei-shang and Hung En-tzu in the second round today.
The Star
a day ago
- Sport
- The Star
Early exit shock for Aaron-Wooi Yik in Japan Open
PETALING JAYA: It was a blow for world No. 3 men's doubles pair Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik as they suffered a shock early exit in the first round of the Japan Open on Wednesday (July 16). Playing at the Tokyo Metropolitan Gymnasium, Aaron-Wooi Yik were given a tough fight by compatriots Teo Ee Yi-Ong Yew Sin. Despite coming in as the second seeds, nothing went their way as they were sent packing by Ee Yi-Yew Sin, losing 15-21, 15-21 in just 30 minutes. In another all-Malaysian clash, Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun were given a scare by Yap Roy King-Wan Arif Wan Junaidi, who pushed hard in their bid to secure a spot in the second round. However, Wei Chong-Kai Wun regained their composure just in time to take control of the match and sealed their place in the next round with a hard-fought 30-28, 21-12 win. Meanwhile, in the women's doubles, Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah made a strong start to their campaign following the recent extension of their contracts with the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM). They made light work of Bulgarian sisters Gabriela and Stefani Stoeva, securing a 21-16, 21-14 win in 31 minutes.
New Straits Times
2 days ago
- Sport
- New Straits Times
Sze Fei-Izzuddin seek China Open momentum for Paris Worlds
KUALA LUMPUR: Goh Sze Fei-Nur Izzuddin Rumsani will be aiming to defend their China Open crown and build winning momentum ahead of next month's World Championships in Paris. In the draw released on Tuesday, the world No. 1 return to Changzhou as top seeds and open their campaign against South Korea's Kang Min Hyuk-Ki Dong Ju. But the path only gets tougher, with a potential quarter-final clash against China's Liang Wei Keng-Wang Chang, followed by a projected semi-final against world No. 3 Kim Won Ho-Seo Seung Jae of South Korea. Hot on their heels are world No. 2 Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik, who face Denmark's Rasmus Kjaer-Frederik Sogaard in their opener. The Popov brothers, Christo and Toma Junior of France, await in the second round, with a possible all-Malaysian quarter-final clash against Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun should the latter progress. Malaysia will field a total of seven men's doubles pairs in the Super 1000 tournament. Choong Hon Jian-Haikal Nazri are up against Indonesia's Fajar Alfian-Shobihul Fikri, while Ong Yew Sin-Teo Ee Yi take on China's Ren Xiang Yu-Sun Wen Jun. Nur Azriyn Ayub-Tan Wee Kiong will meet Taiwan's Lee Fang Chih-Lee Fang Jen, while Arif Junaidi-Yap Roy King face compatriots Wei Chong-Kai Wun in an all-Malaysian first-round clash. In men's singles, Leong Jun Hao will shoulder Malaysia's hopes following the withdrawal of Lee Zii Jia due to injury. Jun Hao has been drawn to face Japan's Kenta Nishimoto in the opening round — a player he has a 2-2 head-to-head record. A possible last-16 showdown against world No. 1 Kunlavut Vitidsarn of Thailand awaits should he progress. In women's doubles, world No. 3 Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah are expected to cruise past compatriots Carmen Ting-Ong Xin Yee in the first round. Their real test is likely to come in the quarter-finals against Japan's Yuki Fukushima-Mayu Matsumoto, with world No. 2 Nami Matsuyama-Chiharu Shida likely lying in wait in the semis. Another national pair, Go Pei Kee-Teoh Mei Xing, take on Poland's Paulina Hankiewicz-Kornelia Marczak in the first round. In mixed doubles, world No. 4 Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei begin against Presley Smith-Jennie Gai of the United States, with the possibility of meeting compatriots Hoo Pang Ron-Cheng Su Yin in the last 16. However, Pang Ron-Su Yin face a difficult opener against China's Gao Jia Xuan-Wu Meng Ying. Tang Jie-Ee Wei are drawn in the same half as Thailand's Dechapol Puavaranukroh-Supissara Paewsampran, whom they could meet in the quarter-finals, and world No. 1 Feng Yan Zhe-Huang Dong Ping in the semi-finals. Goh Soon Huat-Shevon Lai, seeded sixth, face a tricky opening match against Indonesia's Jafar Hidayatullah-Felisha Pasaribu.
