Life In Borneo

Posted by Daniel on June 21st, 2008 in Events, Sports

Qu Yuan would have been delighted to know that his final act of protest against a corrupt government have inspired an internationally-renowned watersport that brings out the best from ordinary people. On 15 June 2008, The 23rd Sabah Dragon Boat Race 2008 had just that, when a team of ordinary local fishermen won this year’s Sabah Head of State’s Trophy, despite facing an ocean of a task of defeating the reigning champion Brunei. There were 57 teams altogether that took part in this year’s event, including each from the Philippines and China.

The race went on, come rain or shine

Rain did not stop the participants or the spectators from coming to see this event. People started filling up Likas Bay beach as early as seven in the morning. Hawkers set up food stalls to the delight of the spectators, as food is always a welcomed sight whenever there is a six hour event going on.

The event was officiated by the Chairman of Sabah Tourism Board Yang Berbahagia Dato’ Seri Tengku Zainal Abidin, Organising Committee Chairman Yang Berbahagia Datuk Irene B. Charuruks and the President of Sabah Chinese Cultural Association Yang Berbahagia Datuk Chau Tet On. Among the dignitaries that attended the event was the Minister of Tourism, Culture and Environment of Sabah Yang Berhormat Datuk Masidi Manjun, the Chief Minister of Sabah Yang Amat Berhormat Datuk Seri Panglima Musa Haji Aman and Sabah’s Head of State Tun Datuk Seri Panglima Haji Ahmadshah bin Abdullah.

0:01 seconds.

That was the amount of time that separated the third, the second and the champion of the Sabah Head of State’s Trophy for the 23rd Sabah Dragon Boat Race 2008. Despite having only two weeks of training, the Pertubuhan Peladang Tuaran dragonboat team managed to beat reigning champion Brunei and bring home the grand prize – a trophy and a cash prize of RM 4,000.00.

The Brunei national team only managed to get a third place in the Sabah Head of State’s Trophy, as the second place was won by another local team from Tuaran, Sabah.

Here are the final results for the 23rd Sabah Dragon Boat Race 2008:

Sabah Head of State’s Trophy

First – Pertubuhan Peladang Tuaran

Second – Terayung, Tuaran

Third – Brunei Darussalam National Team

Sabah Chief Minister’s Trophy

First – Shangri-La’s Rasa Ria Resort B

Second – Pekayuh Skim Remaja, Brunei Darussalam

Third – Tuaran F1

Sabah Chinese Cultural Association President’s Trophy (Men’s Open Category)
First – Penang Forward Sports Club
Second – Persekutuan Persatuan Cina Tawau
Third – Persatuan Teo Chew Tawau

Sabah Chinese Cultural Association President’s Trophy (Mixed Open Category)
First – Sabah Chinese Cultural Association
Second – The Federation of Chinese Association Sabah
Third – Hokkien Association Dragon Team

Sabah Dragon Trophy
First – Mengkabong Mix Team, Tuaran
Second – Nexus Resort Karambunai
Third – Tam Villa, Tuaran

Sabah Tourism Trophy
First – Shan Sui Golf and Country Club Resort B, Tawau
Second – Tay Travel (B), Kota Kinabalu
Third – Shan Sui Golf and Country Club Resort A, Tawau

The race ends for 2008

Congratulations to all the winners of the 23rd Sabah Dragon Boat Race 2008. We hope to see all the participants again next year.

Sources:
Qu Yuan reference from http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Qu_Yuan
Results from http://dragonboat.sabahtourism.com/2008/results.html

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Posted by Raz on June 19th, 2008 in Events, Hot Spots, Night Life

Chivas held a party for 2 nights (29-30 May) at the boardwalk of Waterfront Kota Kinabalu. The nights were fun filled with entertaining performances like breakdancing, fire breathers, local cultural Magunatip Dance, street magician and funny antiques from a very tall clown (on stilts)

Breakdancing by the Chivas International Dance Team. They consist of dancers from The United States, Belgium and France. Awesome performance by them dancing, head spinning, hand stands etc.

The guy above is not part of the professional dancers, he is one of our local “b-boys” who was called up to join on the spot. Not bad huh?

The Magunatip is a local traditional dance where bamboos are clapped together and the dancers must step between them but avoid their feet from being caught. The tempo goes faster and faster and it becomes more difficult to step through.

Finally, the Body Care “Fire Eaters” group performed a modern tribal dance. Also featured in this dance, is spectacular fire-spitting performances.

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Posted by Xander on June 7th, 2008 in Events, Night Life

Shenanigans sent shock waves through out Kota Kinabalu night life scene again. From ‘Boot and Scoot’ event to Harajuku Night, now this famed nightspot features DJ Meg from Venezuela. She’s one of the most prominent female deejays in the world and have been playing in places such as Japan, Caracas and Puerto Rico just to name a few.

Last Friday(May 30th), the Lifeinborneo.com crew came in around after 11.00 pm to probably catch a glimpse of this amazing woman behind the DJ console but it seemed we had to wait awhile till she turns the place wild. The crowd started pouring in close to midnight. With the band performing their last night, it was memorable for most of the regulars that frequent Shenanigans.

It was a long wait, but worth while nevertheless. I’ve heard an accumulation of house music before from various clubs in the city but DJ Meg was simply, phenomenal. An assemblage of people that lend a convivial atmosphere combined with breathtaking performance; the dance floor was more than just packed and it was beyond wild.

With music as entrancing as what DJ Meg could produce, which included a uniquely mixed The Uninvited from Alanis Morissette; the crowd was absolutely enthralled by the whole performance. Exceptional multifarious repertoire of dance music from House, Acid House, Electro House, Electro and Tech House. All through the night, DJ Meg at Shenanigan’s Fun Pub was phenomenally awesome!

Organized by Amir Yussof of Freestyle Avenue.

Quote from The DJ List:
“DJ MEG Biography: Maria Eugenia Gonzalez Vallenilla AKA Dj Meg born in Caracas – Venezuela the 6 of June of 1982. Their beginnings with music and the art began to early age in the school of Classic Ballet “Ana Maria Correa, later studied contemporary dance and also she made factories of dramatic art, music and solfeo in the schools of art like El Ateneo de Caracas and El Teresa Carreno. Finally to the 21 years of age she decides to express music through the vanguardism and technology taking the art from the mixture and the electronic production as form of artistic and musical expression, at the same time she develops her studies of social communication in the Santa Maria’s University. Dj Meg began her development like Dj in the Dj’s School in Caracas-Venezuela, and later she dedicates herself to the production under the trusteeship of Dj, Musician and Producer Tony Funichelly.”

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Posted by Zero on April 22nd, 2008 in Events, Night Life

Last Saturday night (19th April) was a blast! I joined some friends at Blue Note and the place was packed, even the dance floor was full of people dancin’. DJ Blink was on the decks and he really made the place hot with fast beats. The music was pulling everyone to the dance floor like magnet. He even played Prodigy’s “Breathe” and “Smack My B***h Up” (my fav songs from years ago) and added his own beats and style.

DJ Blinks brings a unique sound to Blue Note when on the 19th of April, showed off his persistence and innate turntable skills. His distinct sound is polished by spinning with DJ Tony Tay from Zouk Singapore, DJ Hyper, Meat Katie and Hybrid. He’s also won several competitions including Vestrax and Heineken Thirst.

Here are more pics:

DJ Blink spinning tracks

DJ Blink & VJ Ali G

The hardworking VJ Ali G pumps out the visuals

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Posted by Raz on April 20th, 2008 in Events, Festivals

Miri International Jazz Festival aims to be the leading tourism-driven music festival in the region. By assembling regionally and internationally recognised, jazz musicians, the musical event aims to draw visitors to Miri and the Northern Region of Sarawak for a fun-filled and entertaining experience and at the same time showcasing Miri as a city of cosmopolitanism and relaxing lifestyle.

The Miri International Jazz Festival is organised by the Sarawak Tourism Board in collaboration with a select group of committee members from the private sectors.

Date: 9 – 10 May 2008
Venue: The Pavilion, Park City Everly Hotel, Miri, Sarawak Malaysia.
Tickets are available online at www.ticketcharge.com.my!
For further enquiries, kindly contact the:
Visitors’ Information Centre
Lot 452, Jalan Melayu in Miri
Tel: 60 85 434181, Fax: 60 85 434179

or log on at www.Mirijazzfestival.com
Email contact: info@mirijazzfestival.com

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Posted by Raz on April 7th, 2008 in Events, Festivals

A traditional Chinese festival that evolved from myths and legend, that has grown into one of the main international highlights of the year. This exciting race has attracted many teams from as far as Australia, Hong Kong, Japan, China and Brunei.

Date : 15 June 2008
Organiser : Sabah Tourism Board
Venue : Likas Bay, Kota Kinabalu
Contact Person : Zachary Mobijohn
Telephone : +6088 232121
Email Contact : zachary@sabahtourism.com
Event Website : http://dragonboat.sabahtourism.com

source: www.sabahtourism.com

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Posted by Zero on April 3rd, 2008 in Events, Night Life

29 March was the fifth week of Generation Y at Blue Note. It was DJ Anatta’s turn. A breakthrough female DJ, Anatta shot to fame in 2004 when she pipped nine male opponents in DJ competition on the local scene. In 2005 DJ Anatta became the first female DJ to control the decs on Red FM’s Wicked Session, one of the most popular radio shows. She really rocked the turntable and as usual these days, Blue Note was packed to the max.

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Posted by Raz on March 30th, 2008 in Events

The official Chapter sanctioned by the Harley Owners Group International, Harley Davidson Owners Group (HOG) Malaysia will be doing their National Rally in Sabah. This event invites all Harley owners locally and internationally from USA, England, Denmark, Sweden, Hong Kong, Singapore, Macau, Japan, Thailand, Germany and Brunei.

Date : 29 May – 03 June 2008
Organiser : Harley Motorcycle Owners Club
Contact Person : Nik Adlin bin Dato Nik Ismail
Telephone : +6012 6327727
Email Contact : ady69@streamyx.com

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Posted by Zero on March 25th, 2008 in Events, Night Life

Yo party people, it’s me again, back from another party. Just like last week, this is a continuation of Generation Y @ Blue Note. This time it’s DJ Nikki, hot on talent and looks, this international DJ was crowned “Heineken Music presents Juice DJ Quest Champion” in 2007.

Walking in, it was even more packed than last Saturday, I couldn’t even move through the crowd. People were dancing everywhere. And this week, I managed to take some pics, so enjoy.

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Posted by Zero on March 17th, 2008 in Events

Hey party people, let’s get straight to the details. Generation Y showcases International DJs and happens every Saturday night from 10pm onwards at Blue Note, Shangri-La Tanjung Aru Resort.

Last Saturday night I went there, and was amazed at the crowd turn-up (it was fuller than ladies nite, and that’s packed). I was talking to my friends outside and walked in maybe 10 mins after and couldn’t find them. Thankfully, I found a few other friends instead and they asked me to join them, so I got my favourite drink and sat at their table near the bar.

House music was played and accompanied by pretty visuals playing on the big Dual-Screen projector, mesmerizing, hypnotizing, makes me wanna drink, enjoy the music and stare at the pretty ladies i mean lights. ahh, this is good. Oh, did I mention the contestants of Sabah Miss Malaysia Universe 2008 were there too? Cheeeers!

Wanna experience it for yourself? come on down next Saturday night at Blue Note. Maybe you’ll see me there? peace out :)

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