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The World Cup 2010 is just round the corner. And I would like to take this opportunity to give my view on this coming world cup. For a start, this final round of World Cup will be held in South Africa. The world cup will be last for 1 month, starting from 11 June.

This round world cup features Zakumi as the Mascot. Zakumi is a fluffy young leapord, with green dreadlocks and a wide happy smile. FIFA has announced the slogan for the mascot as:

“ZAKUMI: The Mascot with an attitude!”

Next, let’s focus at the most controversial item in this coming WOrld Cup, the ball, known as Jabulani. The ball has received few negative comment from goalkeepers, with the likes of Iker Casillas and Davis James. Jabulani, which means ‘to celebrate’ is the name of the official soccer ball for the final campaign of the World Cup 2010 South Africa. Thi s new ball features a developed Grip’n’Groove ball technology. It is believed that the ball has the ability of an exceptional stable flight and perfect grip under all conditions. The ball is much more accurate and perfectly round than before with only eight, themally bonded 3-D panels, which are spherically molded for the first time.This Adidas soccer ball is made of eleven different colors, which defines the eleventh Adidas World Cup ball. On top of that, this eleven colors also represent the 11 players in each team in a playing game, the 11 official languages of South Africa and the 11 South African tribes. Next, the four triangle-shaped design elements on the white background give the ball a unique appearance in African spirit.

Now,let’s look at the Grouping:

Group A

• South Africa
• Mexico
• Uruguay
• France

Group B

• Argentina
• Nigeria
• South Korea
• Greece

Group C

• England
• USA
• Algeria
• Slovenia

Group D

• Germany
• Australia
• Serbia
• Ghana

Group E

• Netherlands
• Denmark
• Japan
• Cameroon

Group F

• Italy
• Paraguay
• New Zealand
• Slovakia

Group G

• Brazil
• North Korea
• Ivory Coast
• Portugal

Group H

• Spain
• Switzerland
• Honduras
• Chile

Now, let’s look at the odds of all the team to reach the Final

• Spain – 2.8
• Brazil – 3
• England – 3.5
• Argentina – 4.5
• Italy – 6
• Germany – 6.5
• Netherlands – 7
• France – 8
• Ivory Coast – 13
• Portugal – 13
• Chile – 20
• Ghana – 30
• Serbia – 30
• Paraguay – 35
• USA – 35
• Mexico – 40
• Cameroon – 40
• Australia – 45
• Denmark – 45
• Nigeria – 45
• South Africa – 45
• Uruguay – 45
• Greece – 50
• Slovenia – 75
• Switzerland – 90
• Slovakia – 100
• Japan – 110
• South Korea – 120
• Algeria – 125
• North Korea – 300
• Honduras – 300
• New Zealand – 400

Even with the top 2 odds will be Spain & Brazil to reach Final, but I have my own personal opinion on the 2 teams that gonna reach final.. I think, the final will involve Argentina & Holland. Although the odds of these 2 teams to reach final are 4.5 and 7 respectively, maybe because of my personal interest on these 2 teams, I choose them to be in final.

So, what team o you think will be the Champion of this World Cup 201 serie? Share with us…

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Well, it has been about a week since MAK last post any news/gossips/photo about entertainment life. MAK would like to apologize for being ‘missing in action’ for quite some time. This is just because of few things that MAK need to settle. MAK will try to recoup with few of what have missed. Let’s start with visiting other entertainment blog.

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APM was held last night at Pusat Konvensyen Jakarta, Senayan, Jakarta. And what was intesting there is that the no. 1 Malaysia singer, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza is still the best in Malaysia, Indonesia and Singapore region. This is proven when she outshine other candidates in the Artis Serantau Paling Popular Category. This is her 9th title consecutively. Congrate MAK ucapkan to Datuk Siti. You are still the best. In addition, she also won the Artis Malaysia Paling Popular Anugerah Kosmo! (based on SMS).

The other celebrity that MAK want to highlight is Aizat. Aizat won Persembahan Vokal Terbaik Dalam Lagu (Artis Baru Lelaki) & Lagu Paling Popular (Malaysia) based on downloaded through the song Hanya Kau Yang Mampu.

Below is the full list of the winners in Anugerah Planet Muzik (APM) 2009.

• Persembahan Vokal Terbaik Dalam Lagu (Artis Baru Lelaki)- Aizat (Hanya Kau Yang Mampu)
• Persembahan Vokal Terbaik Dalam Lagu (Artis Baru Wanita)- Ayu (Hanya Di Mercu
• Persembahan Vokal Terbaik Dalam Lagu (Duo/ Kumpulan Baru Terbaik)-Kotak (Masih Cinta)
• Kolaborasi Terbaik Dalam Lagu- Lagu Be Te oleh artis, Dewiq feat Ipank, penulis lagu: Pay & Yudi, dan penulis lirik: Dewiq
• Artis Lelaki Terbaik- Afgan (Confession No. 1)
• Artis Wanita Terbaik- Bunga Citra Lestari (Tentang Kamu )
• Duo/ Kumpulan Terbaik- Yovie & Nuno (The Special One)
• Lagu Terbaik- Laskar Pelangi (Album: OST Laskar Pelangi, artis: Nidji, penggubah lagu: Nidji dan penulis lirik: Giring)
• Album Terbaik- Confession No. 1 oleh artis, Afgan dan produser: Tessy DJ & Fajar PJ Maringka
• Artis Singapura Paling Popular (berdasarkan SMS)- Taufik Batisah
• Artis Malaysia Paling Popular Anugerah Kosmo! (berdasarkan SMS)- Datuk Siti Nurhaliza
• Artis Indonesia Paling Popular (berdasarkan SMS)- Yovie & Nuno
• Artis Serantau Paling Popular (berdasarkan SMS)- Datuk Siti Nurhaliza
• Lagu Paling Popular (Singapura) (berdasarkan SMS)- Impianku (Didicazli)
• Lagu Paling Popular (Malaysia) (berdasarkan jumlah muat turun)- Hanya Kau Yang Mampu (Aizat)
• Lagu Paling Popular (Indonesia) (berdasarkan jumlah muat turun)- Kul Cinta (Slank)
• Anugerah Cinta Planet Muzik- Dik Doank
• Anugerah Khas Planet Muzik- Band Gigi

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MAK had the opportunity to see Manchester United Live in action against Malaysia at Bukit Jalil for Man Utd Asia Tour 2009. MAK got free tickets of RM308 and the seat is quite near to the field. MAK really enjoy the game which ended Manchester United winning the game by 3 to 2. Manchester United goals were scored by Rooney, Nani and Micheal Owen, while Malaysia goals were scored both by Amri Yahya. Overall, MAK had a great time watching the game live in Stadium Bukit Jalil. Below are some of the pictures MAK had taken during the game. (sorry, as the pictures are not that quality)…..

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From TheStarOnline today, it is believed that the bungalow price is estimated to be around RM24mil.  From mstar, the bungalow is like a castle. Wow! Wish MAK can have one, or two maybe…

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The next Estee Lauder Model contest is almost close. The Esteer Lauder Model Search Roadshow reached to last two venue, Johor Bahru & Kuala Lumpur. Dates & the actual venues are as below:

• June 25 to 28 – Metrojaya, Plaza Pelangi, Johor Bahru
• July 7 to 11 – Suria KLCC, Concourse

Those who have the right attitude and looks, do come there for the chance. To join the model search, candidates first must purchase a RM280 voucher for Estee Lauder products during the roadshow which entitle them to a makeover and photo shoot on top of the application form for the model search.

Contestent will be judged on camera presence, makeup effect, pose and overall looks. They will be judged by panel of modelling experts & also vote by readers.

For more info, including the grand prize, please visit: Estee Lauder Model Search at CloveTWO

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Semalam, telah berlangsung Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2008 yang telah diadakan di tempat tinggi Genting Highlands, Arena of Stars. Nampaknya, pilihan penonton & pembaca Berita Harian ini lebih kepada ‘alam komedi’ yang mana telah menobatkan Pelawak sebagai Bintang Paling Popular. Siapa lagi kalau bukan bakat baru Lu Pikirlah Sendiri, Nabil telah diiktiraf para peminat sebagai yang paling popular. Mungkin kerana ke’selambaan’nya yang telah menjadi pojaan orang ramai. Terlalu selamba sehinggakan ketika diumumkan dirinya sebagai Bintang Paling Popular 2008, dia ter’peluk’ girlprennye. Siapa yerk.. hehehehe.. Lu pikirlah sendiri..

Kat sini MAK sertakan keputusan penuh pemenang Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian 2008.

• Bintang Paling Popular – Nabil
• Pelakon Filem Lelaki Popular – Que Haidar
• Pelakon Filem Wanita Popular – Maya Karin
• Penyanyi Lelaki Popular – Mawi
• Penyanyi Wanita Popular – Datuk Siti Nurhaliza
• Pelakon TV Lelaki Popular – Rosyam Nr
• Pelakon TV Wanita Popular – Dynas
• Penanyi Berkumpulan/Duo Popular – Meet Uncle Hussain
• Artis Nasyid Popular – Rabbani
• Artis Komedi Lelaki Popular – Nabil
• Artis Komedi Wanita Popular – Norkhiriah
• Artis Baru Lelaki Popular – Nabil
• Artis Baru Wanita Popular – Stacy
• Pengacara TV Lelaki Popular – Aznil Nawawi
• Pengacara TV Wania Popular – Fara Fauzana
• Penyampai Radio Lelaki Popular – Faizal Ismail
• Penyampai Radio Wanita Popular – Fara Fauzana
• Anugerah Pencapaian Sepanjang Hayat – Jamal Abdillah

Tahniah MAK ucapkan kepada para pemenang. Kepada yang kurang menang, jadikan ini sebagai perangsang untuk menjadi lebih popular.

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Seperti yang semua telah ketahui, barisan baru kabinet Malaysia telahpun diumumkan. Barisan kabinet ini telah mengangkat sumpah di hadapan Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin di Istana Negara pagi tadi. Barisan ini diketuai oleh Timbalan Perdana Menteri, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Yang menariknya KJ tiada dalam senarai, sebaliknya Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir telah dilantik sebagai Timbalan Menteri Perdagangan Antarabangsa & Industri. Berikut adalah senarai penuh barisan kabinet:

Perdana Menteri

• Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak

Timbalan Perdana Menteri

• Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin

Menteri di Jabatan Perdana Menteri

• Tan Sri Koh Tsu Koon – perpaduan dan prestasi
• Datuk Seri Nazri Abdul Aziz – Parliamen
• Mej (B) Jamil Khir Baharum – hal-ehwal agama
• Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop – Unit Perancangan Ekonomi (EPU)
• Liew Vui Keong (Timbalan)
• Mashitah Ibrahim (Timbalan)
• SK Devamany (Timbalan)
• Ahmad Maslan (Timbalan)
• T Murugiah (Timbalan)

Menteri Kewangan

1. Datuk Seri Najib Abdul Razak (1)
2. Datuk Ahmad Husni Hanadzlan (2)
3. Chor Chee Heong (Timbalan)
4. Awang Adek Hussien (Timbalan)

Menteri Pelajaran

• Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
• Wee Ka Siong (Timbalan)
• Puad Zarkashi (Timbalan)

Menteri Pengangkutan

• Datuk Seri Ong Tee Keat
• Abdul Rahim Bakri (Timbalan)
• Robert Lau Hoi Chew (Timbalan)

Menteri Pembangunan Agrikaltural & Komoditi

• Bernard Dompok
• Hamzah Zainuddin (Timbalan)

Menteri Dalam Negeri

• Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein
• Abu Seman Yusof (Timbalan)
• Jelaing Mersat (Timbalan)

Menteri Penerangan, Komunikasi dan Kebudayaan

• Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim
• Joseph Salang Gandum (TImbalan)
• Heng Seai Kie (Timbalan)

Menteri Tenaga, Teknologi Hijau dan Air

• Peter Chin Kah Kui
• Noriah Kasnon (Timbalan)

Menteri Pembangunan Luar Bandar dan Wilayah

• Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal
• Hassan Malek (Timbalan)
• Joseph Entulu Belaun (Timbalan)

Menteri Pengajian Tinggi

• Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin
• Hou Kok Chung (Timbalan)
• Saifuddin Abdullah (Timbalan)

Menteri Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri

• Datuk Mustapa Mohamed
• Datuk Mukhriz Mahathir (Timbalan)

Menteri Sains, Teknologi & Innovasi

• Dr Maximus Ongkili
• Fadillah Yusoh (Timbalan)

Menteri Sumber Asli dan Persekitaran

• Douglas Unggah Embas
• Joseph Kurup (Timbalan)

Menteri Pelancongan

• Datuk Dr Ng Yen Yen
• Datuk Sulaiman Abdul Rahman Abdul Talib (Timbalan)

MenteriPertanian dan Perniagaan Asas Tani

• Datuk Noh Omar
• Johari Baharom (Timbalan)
• Rohani Abdul Karim (Timbalan)

Menteri Pertahanan

• Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
• Abdul Latif Ahmad (Timbalan)

Menteri Kerja Raya

• Datuk Shaziman Mansur
• Yong Khoon Seng (Timbalan)

Menteri Kesihatan

• Liow Tiong Lai
• Rosnah Rashid Shilin

Menteri Belia dan Sukan

• Ahmad Shabery Cheek
• Razali Ibrahim (Timbalan)
• Wee Jeck Seng (Timbalan)

Menteri Pembangunan Sumber Manusia

• Dr S Subramaniam
• Maznah Mazlan (Timbalan)

Menteri Perumahan dan Kerajaan Tempatan

• Datuk Kong Cho Ha
• Lajim Ukin (Timbalan)

Menteri Wanita, Keluarga dan Masyarakat

• Datuk Seri Shahrizat Abdul Jalil
• Chew Mei Fun (Timbalan)

Menteri Luar Negeri

• Datuk Anifah Aman
• A Kohilan Pillay (Timbalan)
• Lee Chee Leong (Timbalan)

Menteri Wilayah Persekutuan

• Raja Nong Chik Raja Zainal Abidin
• M Saravanan (Timbalan)

MAK harap, dengan barisan kabinet baru ini, Malaysia akan lebih maju lagi, lebih makmur dengan perpaduan & lebih selebihnya (yang baik-baik saja)

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RM280++ @ RM450++ untuk menyaksikan Faizal Tahir yang persembahannya memang memukau & Anita Sarawak yang memang Diva abis. Begitulah harga untuk menyaksikan mereka di Minggu Setiausaha di Sime Darby Convention Centre, Bukit Kiara pada 07 April 2009.

Tema untuk Minggu Setiausaha di situ adalah Perak & Hitam, jadi jangan lupa berpakaian mengikut tema dengan penampilan terbaik agar memenangi Pakaian Terbaik. Di samping itu, terdapat juga hadiah cabutan bertuah yang menarik.

Apa lagi, segeralah book tempat dengan menelefon:

03-74903333/579/696/443

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Cun ke kakak Heliza ni? Pada MAK, kedua-duanya sama cun. Yelah Heliza ni bertudung, mana nak nampak sangat kecunnan dia tu.. apapun, kepada jejaka-jejaka di luar sana, diharap jangan telan air liur ye bila tengok gambar ni… Hehehe.

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