The Launching of The Star Sarawak Edition

Last Sunday (March 7, 2010), I was at the Spring to witness the launching of The Star Sarawak Edition with Allen, Fahriee and Norman. We went there as kelehfei to cover the event.

The Star Sarawak Edition was officially launched by YB Datuk Amar Abang Haji Abdul Rahman Johari bin Tun Abang Haji Openg, Minister of Housing and Urban Development Sarawak, representing YAB Chief Minister of Sarawak. YB was accompanied by The Star’s Executive Deputy Chairman Dato’ Clement Hii, Datin Linda Ngiam, Mr Ng Beng Lye, Datuk Seri Wong Chun Wai and Mr. Rajah during the launching.

The event started with registration of invited guests and members of the media. The invited guests were mostly from business organisations and associations. I went over to register as a Media. :3

Each registrants received a copy of The Star and an envelope consisting of one month FREE subscription of The Star and 10% discount voucher to shop at LEA Centre.

While waiting for the arrival of the VVIPs, guests were seated and entertained by the Sarawak Cultural Village’s ethno-fusion band, Tuku Kame.

Upon the arrival of the VVIPs, Silas, emcee of the day,  gave a short introduction of The Star Sarawak Edition.

Then, there’s the opening speech by Dato’ Clement Hii.

“The Sarawak edition will be presenting local stories and events in a fresh, exciting and comprehensive manner. The main focus of The Star Sarawak edition will solely be on Sarawak alone and our readers will be able to receive a copy of their newspaper by six in the morning daily at a price much lower than previously.” – Dato’ Clement Hii

YB expressed his impression on The Star Sarawak Edition during his speech, “I was impressed to see The Star at my breakfast table this morning. Normally we have to wait till about 1pm for the paper, but today it came together with the other papers at 7.30am.”

Abang Jo was accompanied by Dato’ Clement and Datin Linda during the launching.

The press conference took place after the launching.

There were refreshments prepared for the guests and media.

Someone arrived on time for the food..

The food they prepared for guests and media (mostly nyonya kuih):

There were chill out session which include games and quiz. There were giving out 7 units of Celcom Vodafone USB modem stick. I won one unit on the first round :3

Fahriee, don’t jealous, k? lol

After that one round of quiz session, Hafiz, the Juara of Akademi Fantasia Season 7, made an appearance on stage and sang a couple of songs.

Hafiz looks like Fahriee kan kan kan?

We met Bongkersz during the launching. Nice to meet you, Bongkersz!

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The Star Roadshow will be at the Spring from March 7 till 14, 2010. There are promotions and mysterious gifts to be redeemed. Visit The Star Circulation Counter and check out The Star Sarawak Edition subscription offers (valid for a limited time only)!

Package A
Subscribe 2 months + get 1 month FREE at only RM56 (save RM52!)

Package B
Subscribe 8 months + get 4 months FREE at only RM224 (save RM209!)

* From 7th to 14th March, Package B subscribers will also receive a special gift: a Starbucks voucher or two free music lessons from Maestro Music School (on first-come-first-served basis)

I’ve calculated, if you subscribe for the promotional packages, you are paying less than RM0.70 only for a copy of The Star! Subscribe now and jimat!