Dewa 19 will arrive at Kota Kinabalu International Airport tomorrow (14th Dec 2007), 5.35pm, VIP lounge
- Posted by bengodomon on 08:33PM Dec 13, 2007
Thank you little bird. So you know what to do. Perhaps it’s the only chance to get close to Ahmad Dhani, Once and the gang. For their first Malaysian tour, top Indonesian (Surabaya) rock band Dewa >>
Justin Lusah’s Volume 2: the album that contains “Jambatan Tamparuli”
- Posted by bengodomon on 08:30AM Dec 12, 2007
Justin Lusah’s second album, produced in the mid 1970s, entitled “Jambatan Tamparuli” or “Volume 2″ contained the most famous Kadazandusun song ever - the title track. Jambatan >>
Jo-Anna Sue Henley Rampas at ICT Gala Night, Magellan Sutera, 29th November 2007
- Posted by bengodomon on 08:39AM Dec 10, 2007
After several missed opportunities, finally I saw the 2007 Unduk Ngadau / The Harvest Queen sing live. Well, what can I say, she’s an absolutely fantastic vocalist. And an Unduk Ngadau to boot. >>
Sabah radio featuring indigenous languages (Sabah VFM) is now available online
- Posted by bengodomon on 12:57PM Dec 9, 2007
Yes, that means Kadazan, Dusun, Bajau and Murut language radio broadcast on Sabah VFM (the local RTM radio channel, possibly the only six-language radio channel in the world) can now be heard anywhere >>
In 1991, two classic music albums were released: Nirvana’s “Nevermind” and …
- Posted by bengodomon on 08:49AM Dec 8, 2007
…what else but the Singaporean album “Why You So Like Dat?” by Siva Choy and the Kopi Kat Klan. At that time, I was heavily into hard rock music and would never normally entertain anything >>
A review of Tuaran Beach Resort (formerly known as Sabandar Bay Resort)
- Posted by bengodomon on 08:56AM Dec 6, 2007
For the 2nd consecutive year we had our annual department’s workshop at this resort, from 29th November to 1st December. We’ve been holding our workshop annually since 2003. While we were >>
Sabah-born Penny Wong, first Asian Minister in Australia’s history would never have made it in Malaysian politics
- Posted by bengodomon on 08:32AM Dec 4, 2007
Her feat earned her flowing accolades from Malaysians, including the Chief Minister of Sabah and other leaders, and was widely reported in local media. What was not mentioned is the fact that as well >>
Unmissable photo opportunity
- Posted by bengodomon on 08:30AM Nov 26, 2007
To me, the best photographs are not necessarily those taken using RM20,000 cameras with lens longer than your arm. Rather, the best photographs are those taken during fleeting moments, photo opportunities >>
Badminton: by winning the China Open, Wong Mew Choo has ended a 42-year wait
- Posted by bengodomon on 12:19AM Nov 26, 2007
In world-class badminton tournaments, this is an even more remarkable achievement than Malaysia’s 25-year wait for the Thomas Cup title (1992), the 25-year wait for the men’s doubles title >>
Do you recognise this song? Take a guess.
- Posted by bengodomon on 08:30AM Nov 24, 2007
This is either a clever twist or a tragic cover of that nationally well-known song, something that makes you either stunned in disbelief or weep in laughter. Sung by an unknown person, recorded by yours >>
Soccer: after 18 games as England coach, Steve McClaren sacked
- Posted by bengodomon on 07:35PM Nov 22, 2007
After 15 months and 18 games. Record: 9 wins, 4 draws, 5 losses. Assistant Coach Terry Venables’ contract also terminated. England failed to qualify for a major tournament since the 1994 World Cup. Scott >>
The greatest Kadazandusun music album ever
- Posted by bengodomon on 08:36AM Nov 22, 2007
In my humble opinion, it has got to be Justin Lusah’s volume 1 (1976). Why? For starters the album has at least 5 total classics: favourite songs of every sumazau music lover - I bet you won’t >>
Quick hill climbing in Kota Kinabalu (Part II)
- Posted by bengodomon on 02:06AM Nov 22, 2007
Another hill around Kota Kinabalu is next to Kg Kopungit, next to the new Penampang highway. Most afternoons you will be able to see cars parked on the side of the road next to the hill. Most likely they >>
Quick hill climbing in Kota Kinabalu (Part I)
- Posted by bengodomon on 01:28AM Nov 22, 2007
There are at least 2 popular places for quick hill climbing around Kota KInabalu. These places are ideal for busy city folks wanting a quick workout while being close to nature and at the same time able >>
The many covers of Foreigner’s “I Want To Know What Love Is”
- Posted by bengodomon on 08:56AM Nov 20, 2007
Who can forget one of the best-known songs of the 1980’s: Foreigner’s No.1 hit “I want to know what love is”. which reached no.1 on both sides of the Atlantic in 1985. It’s >>
