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Applying Science into Our Daily Lives
How do we apply scientific formulas or theories into our daily lives? According to Associate Professor Dr Hon Wei Min, Dean of the Faculty of Applied Sciences at UCSI University,
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Kuala Lumpur International Dragon Boat Festival
By Edrea Sun Since its inception many hundred years ago, the dragon boat race had traditionally drawn huge crowds in the thousands comprising rowers, supporters, foreign tourists, curious onlookers and locals alike. This time around the festival has come early and was held at the Kepong Metropolitan Lake Garden, the first ever water activity held
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Leisure & Lifestyle
Nocturne:Five Stories of Music and Nightfall
By Khoo Kok Kian Nocturne is derived from the French word, Noctunal and from Latin, Nocturnus. People usually interpret it as a music piece which is inspired by night. A very famous classical music piece by Frederic Chopin was also named based on this word. Kazuo Ishiguro, a prominent author, who is also penned The
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By Conrad Edmund Bateman Mitch Albom once said that, “The way you get meaning into your life is to devote yourself to loving others, devote yourself to your community around you, and devote yourself to creating something that gives you purpose and meaning.” In conjunction with a yearlong celebration of UCSI University’s Silver Jubilee, the
"Light UP Lives Charity"
Candlelight Christmas
Christmas carols lit up the atmosphere as Kuala Lumpur Performing Art Center (KLPac) celebrated the close of the season with a music extravaganza featuring 60 musicians under the baton of Music Director and Resident Conductor, Brian Tan.
Brian conducting the orchestra
The event opened with the orchestra and continued to present yuletide songs such as Silent Night, Hark the Herald, Away in a Manger, O Holy Night, Oh Come All Ye Faithful, Nutcracker Suite, Let it Snow and many more.
The concert which was the first ever to be held began on the 17th December was packed with classic and trendy Christmas tunes. The choir with its strong 60 singers led by Choral Director Susanna Saw was amazing.
According to one of the choir members, Angelina Cheah “It was a beautiful evening and for the first time in my life, I felt and understood the true meaning of Christmas through music. I didn’t want the concert to end”.
Being part of the choir was also a splendid experience. “The rehearsals since October were intense and tedious but the outcome was very satisfying and enjoyable” she added.
The Executive Producer for the Candlelight Christmas was Datuk Faridah Merican while Joe Hasham was Artistic Director. Tickets sold for the show went for a range of RM25 to RM120 in order to enable funds for the participants.
