Sunday, December 28, 2008

My Redeemer Lives!

Wow! I simply love this song. This is the reason why we celebrate this season, Christmas. I do hope you love it too!

Nicole C. Mullen nicely said everything the reason why we should celebrate life and to have a hope.

2008 will be a history soon and whatever we have not accomplished nor achieved should be forgotten because we have a great God who gives us second chance. We are all works in progress! He is the reason we live! HE has a plan for us, a plan to give us a hope and a future!

Wednesday, December 24, 2008

Blessed Christmas

To all my friends and readers!


I wishes you a Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Park, Sabah.

Since my previous post on my trip to Sabah, I have not been able to update more about my visit to the National Marine Park. Now that Christmas Production is over and I had completed my thesis, I have more time to blog. On the second last day in Sabah before flying back, we decided to spend some time doing islands hopping and also some snorkelling. We decided to go to Pulau Sapi and Pulau Manukan. Tunku Abdul Rahman Marine Park consist of 5 islands and easily accessible from Jesselton Pier, Kota Kinabalu. The trip to any of the islands should be about 20 minutes. It was a good boat ride and all of us simply enjoys the wind on our face and the smell of the sea. The weather was good and the sun was shining brightly as we were leaving the pier. We can customised our trip to the island when we buy the ticket at the pier. All the prices were the same and you just choose the operators you prefer. However, we have to pay extra for the snorkels and also for the fins if you want. The prices also did not includes the marine park entrance fees which is just RM2 and can be use all day to all marine park.
The first island we stop was Pulau Sapi. This is a nice coral ialand and a lot of people were snorkelling and spending time at the beach. The place is hot but we can find some tables under the tree provided by the marine park. However, there are no food sold on this island. We brought our own food along and we don’t have to worry about it. I must say that traveling to this island was one of the highlights of my trip to Sabah. I have not been to such a nice island since I went to Pulau Payar. Indeed, Pulau Payar don’t have a nice beach and Pulau Sapi has more to offer. And it’s definately CHEAPER! Fishes here are not friendly though! I must caution you that they bite! I was bitten twice and I did heard others shouting too. In fact, one was bitten until he bleeds! We spend about 3 hours on this island before heading for Pulau Manukan. We expect to see more fishes and corals but we are disappointed when we arrive in Pulau Manukan. However, of the 5 islands Pulau Manukan is the island that offer the best facilities and you can find a restaurant on this island. In fact, there is a hotel on the island. However, on marine life wise, we were disappointed. The corals here were bleached and most of it destroyed by years of eco tourism. Marine fishes were little and were too far out and too deep to swim to. But if you have extra cash to spare you can sign up for the water scuba doo.
We spend some time swimming in the sea and do some snorkelling above the bed of dead coral before heading back to Kota Kinabalu about 4pm. Overall, the trip was a good trip but should I go again, I would not choose to go to Pulau Manukan but to Pulau Mamutik which have better marine life and better corals too.
The trip cost each one of us about RM50 and a good whole bottle of sun blocks and sun burn on my back! I left Sabah a happy man the next day knowing well, it will take some time before I can spend time doing what I love to do again.

Wednesday, December 17, 2008

The Dream Musical - MamaMia NOT !

The Dream KOAG Christmas Drama is coming soon...real soon. Tomorrow it is!
We have our Christmas gathering last week and a lot of people turn up for the events. It was a nice event and we did a lot of activities. And there was a lot of food too... but that aside, the Christmas Drama team also did a lot of practices and brushing up in every aspect for the production!
We had our full dress rehersal two weeks ago and last Sunday we have everyone who are involve to come together. The adults, youth, children and the CZone were there to time ourselves and to work in harmony so that the actual performances will go well. Yesterday night, we have our final full rehersal and I must says, it actually went quite smoothly!
Everyone had a good time and all were dress up in the 70's! Suddenly,all of us look so old.
Anyway, do come for the Christmas Drama production tomorrow and enjoy the show. I know everyone involved had put in a lot of effort to make sure that this year production is a success. And this year, first time, we are getting pro videographer to record the drama and to market it as well in christian shops and also Canaanland! So, I am sure you don't want to miss the actual show will 'production effects' where we are using smokes maker and also even commercial fans!
So, do come early and fast - like 'fast-fast' for the 2 days productions on 18th & 20th!
Venue: Kajang Assembly of God
Address: 52, Jalan Timur, 43000. Kajang. Selangor. Malaysia
Time: 8pm

Thursday, December 11, 2008

The Dream- 3rd Trailer

The Dream is just about one week away and we are now in full swing to get everything ready and smooth on the 19th and 20th December.

If you dont know anything about The Dream, you can click here, here and here. If not, you can also read the article in The Star.



At the meantime, do enjoy the 3rd trailer and I definately hope to see all of you there. Do come by and enjoy the drama production this 19 & 20 Dec at 52, Jalan Timur, Kajang. Selangor.

Tuesday, December 9, 2008

The Scrooge is back

Today, our KOAG Christmas Production, The Dream, is feature in The Star Newspaper.

If you have not read it, do get a copy today. Here is the synopsis of the drama as quoted from the paper.

MOST of us are acquainted with a character called Ebenezer Scrooge in the
Charles Dickens’ novel, A Christmas Carol.A miserly and miserable man who
despises Christmas, Scrooge is given the golden opportunity to redeem himself
after visits from the three Ghosts of Christmas, Ghost of Christmas Past, Ghost
of Christmas Present and Ghost of Christmas Yet to Come.70s dance moves:
Children and youth of the Kajang Assembly of God performing to a song from the
movie, Saturday Night Fever. The Kajang Assembly of God’s upcoming Christmas
presentation, The Dream, shares a common premise with Dicken’s novel where a
tight-fisted man changes his ways after a disturbing dream.Pivotal characters in
the production are the penny-pinching sundry shop owner, Wong Ah Leong (played
by Ng Kon Leong) and his hard-working nephew, Ah Kow (Ang Khai Chung).“Christmas
is around the corner but Ah Leong is far from happy. He continues oppressing
those around him who are in need and refuses to lend to the poor,” said producer
Leona Lim.“Ah Kow may be dependent on him for a living but Ah Leong cannot
understand why his nephew, who has a crippled child, is always joyful.”One
night, Ah Leong has a dream. Flashbacks show why he becomes bitter and blames
God for his calamities.The 90-minute production is the biggest ever to be staged
by the KAOG with a RM10,000 budget.Where are my dues?: Wong (left) questioning
Velu. Set in circa 70s Kajang, The Dream uses stage presence, special effects
and multimedia technology for a quality production.The drama scenes are
interspersed with well choreographed dance routines with the participation of
church members of varying groups and ages, namely Sonshine Kids, Powerhouse and
Ekklesia. The little performers of Tadika Anak Seri Cahaya will also take to the
stage.“The Dream will be staged on Dec 19 and 20 at 8pm at the KAOG, 52, Jalan
Timur, Kajang. Admission is free but the doors close at 7.45pm.For enquiries,
call 03-8736 1890 or visit
www.kaog.org.my/thedream2008

You can also visit The Star website