Dine with Annna

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 Gunners....pick your size

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.

Dato' Clement Hii & YB on the stage

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

Registration Counter

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.

FREE copy of The Star Sarawak Edition of the day

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

Tuku Kame entertaining guests

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

Emcee of the day, Silas

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

Welcome address 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

Abang Jo's turn

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.”

Launching via laptop on the stage

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

View of the launching from the registration counter

The press conference took place after the launching.

Press Conference with the Media

There were refreshments prepared for the guests and media.

food to feed the guests and media

Someone arrived on time for the food..

Kenny: Just in time

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

Egg sandwiches

Rojak

Chai Kueh

Kuih Melaka

Curry puffs

some coconut kuih

Nasi Pulut Panggang

Tropical fruits

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

My stick

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, Juara Akademi Fantasia 7

Hafiz looks like Fahriee kan kan kan?

From left to right: Norman, Allen, Me, Fahriee, Bongkersz

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!