Mak and the Stars...

I had a date with Mak on the night of 24th February 2007, and she gallantly agreed to be my companion to Pesta Perdana 9. In fact, throughout my career in broadcasting, that dated back to the year 1994, Mak has never step into Caldecott Hill to watch any of my shows, except for the time that she had to send Afzal for Krayon recordings. So here's Mak with just some of the stars for the night.


Mak and two of Singapore's leading ladies, Mastura Ahmad and Seriwahyuni Jaes. Mastura won Best Female Actress in a Supporting Role for her part in Dimensi ke 4. This is Mastura's third trophies having bagged two Best Female Actress in a Leading Role awards previously. Seriwahyuni, another best female actress nominee this year, has already brought home two trophies before. Kasut masih bau baru lagi, cik kaks...



The Best Actor in a Comedy Role landed on Ahmad Stokin's hands this time around. Well, Encik Mad, I sincerely hope it has made your day, a little icing on your tv career thus far and will bring in more offers of future roles for you. And the little lady with the white flower is Linilidia, part-time radio deejay and scriptwriter. First time working with her on Pesta Perdana 9 Ekstra, and I would say, it was great chemistry Lini to have worked with you.



Mak and her old friend from secondary school, the talented Jainon Pari. Her character in Cinta Q does not explore the range of emotions that she had unlike her formidable performance in Rahsia Perkahwinan. For that, I would have given out two awards that year, one for the deserving and winner S Effendi, and another for deserving Jainon Pari.



The all-time favourite comedian, Alias Kadir. Though he lost this year to his comrade Ahmad Stokin, he jolly well knew that he already had three trophies for the Best Comedian/ Best Actor in a Comedy Role, that it will be a feat for another actor to beat him to that. Alias came up to me and said that he would be serious to do some serious roles from now...producers out there, you hear!




The ever witty and talented Mr Suhaimi Yusof. Holding the fort alone for Pesta Perdana 9 this year, did not in any way affected this man or the show. In fact, Suhaimi saved the show during a technical glitch when the music stopped half way during Ismail Haron's performance. Suhaimi came on stage and apologised to Ismail for having stepped on the cable that brought laughter to the theatre and smoothen the tension and flow for the next item. Wit and experience are something that cannot be taught and this is good lesson for new presenters out there. Aspiring presenters out there...do you think you have it like Suhaimi Yusof?