Penulis lirik Seri Bayu meninggal dunia

Penulis lirik, Seri Bayu atau nama sebenarnya Jamaludin Sulik, meninggal dunia pada 8.15 malam tadi di Hospital Port Dickson selepas menderita sakit saraf selama enam tahun.

Menurut sahabat baik penulis lirik itu, Azmi Zahari, Allahyarham meninggal dunia akibat jangkitan kuman pada paru-paru.

"Beliau dimasukkan ke hospital di Port Dickson kerana semasa kejadian, Seri Bayu tinggal bersama abang angkatnya di Kampung Teluk di Port Dickson. Sebelum ini, Allahyarham dijaga oleh adik angkatnya di Serdang," kata Azmi yang juga Exco Pertubuhan Insan Prihatin kepada Bernama.

Allahyarham yang berasal dari Singapura akan dikebumikan di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Batu 12, Kampung Teluk di Port Dickson, selepas waktu Zuhur.

Seri Bayu pernah mendirikan rumahtangga sebanyak dua kali dan dikurniakan lima anak dengan isteri pertama.

Beliau pernah mencipta lagu untuk Jamal Abdillah dan Anita Sarawak serta ramai lagi artis tempatan yang lain.

Pelajar batal parti kerana 180,000 orang mahu hadir

MELBOURNE, Australia - Seorang remaja yang hanya dikenali sebagai Jess terpaksa melupakan hasrat untuk mengadakan majlis ulang tahun kelahirannya akibat menerima respons bahawa 180,000 orang akan hadir selepas dia membuat undangan di laman jaringan Facebook, lapor sebuah akhbar semalam.

Menurut laporan media, undangan majlis hari jadi ke-15 Jess secara kecil-kecilan itu yang akan diadakan di rumahnya tersebar meluas sehingga dia menerima maklum balas mengejutkan selepas disiarkan di laman tersebut.

Remaja itu difahamkan mengambil keputusan untuk membatalkan majlisnya selepas maklumat jemputan itu dapat dilihat oleh semua pengguna Facebook.

Pelajar itu pada awalnya membuat jemputan tersebut hanya kepada rakan-rakan sekelasnya tanpa menyedari mesej yang dihantarnya boleh dibaca oleh orang lain dalam Facebook.

Undangan itu juga telah digodam oleh sebuah kumpulan sembang di laman sosial tersebut yang menggelar diri mereka sebagai Anonymous sehingga majlis itu boleh diketahui di seluruh dunia.

Sebuah laman web mengambil kesempatan mendapatkan wang ekoran populariti segera Jess dengan menjual baju berharga AS$15.50 (RM47.32) yang tertera nama Jess dan tarikh majlis tersebut. - Agensi

Panggilan kedua MRSM untuk tingkatan 1 & 4 2011

Semakan kemasukan panggilan kedua MRSM untuk tingkatan 1 & 4 untuk tahun 2011 sudah boleh dibuat di http://www.mara.gov.my/web/guest/home semoga berjaya.

FERNANDO TORRES has vowed to respect Liverpool's fuming fans by NOT celebrating if he scores against his old club on Sunday.

Chelsea's £50million record signing was unveiled by Blues boss Carlo Ancelotti today.

He faced questions about his decision to quit Anfield on transfer deadline day, which left angry supporters on Merseyside burning replica shirts bearing his name. n a twist of fate, Torres is set to make his Stamford Bridge bow against Liverpool this weekend.

The Spanish striker has scored on both his debuts in his career so far — at Atletico Madrid and for the Reds.

But he said: "First I have to play and then I have to score, but I have big respect for Liverpool fans so I don't think I will celebrate.

"I only have good things to say about Liverpool people. They made me feel really good there for 3½ fantastic seasons.

"I understand they will be angry and will not understand my decision. Maybe in a few days or weeks I will explain all the reasons.

"When I was an Atletico Madrid fan growing up I couldn't understand it when a big player left.

"I'm not asking them to understand me but I'm sure over time they will see what I did there.

"Football is like this. From one day to the other people can love you or hate you."

Asked if he considered pulling out of Sunday's match, Torres added: "Why? I'm a Chelsea player.

"I'm fit and if the manager wants me to play I will. I don't have a problem with that."

Torres revealed it was his desire to win trophies that was behind his decision to leave Liverpool.

He said: "Things had changed a lot there in the last year.

"I think they have great ambition and they are doing the right things to get back but it will take time. I didn't have that time."

Ancelotti claims he has not yet decided if Torres will start on Sunday.

The Italian said: "Fernando is in good condition and is fit. He has no problem and trained very well.

"He is available to play against Liverpool obviously. I don't know if he will start or maybe come on during the game.

"It is my decision and I will take the decision before 4pm on Sunday."

Former AC Milan manager Ancelotti admits he may have to shuffle his side to fit Torres into his line-up.

He added: "Fernando is not a winger, he is a striker and we have to find the right shape to put him and the other players to play together.

"I never had a problem to put together players with quality.

"We have to try to use the training sessions to improve our combination up front but I don't think this is a problem.

"Playing in a team with the other players the most important thing is to use his ability and quality for the team.

"These are our expectations, he is an unselfish player and doesn't have a problem to play for Chelsea.

Meanwhile, Torres has been called up by Spain to face Colombia in Madrid next Wednesday.

Arsenal midfielder Cesc Fabregas, Liverpool keeper Pepe Reina and Manchester City's David Silva are the only other English-based players in the squad.

ROMAN ABRAMOVICH may have spent £50million on Fernando Torres - but there are three other Chelsea men who will pay a bigger price for his arrival tomo

There has been much debate about who in Carlo Ancelotti's squad will make way for the record buy as he makes his debut against ex-club Liverpool.

But I do not think just one player will be left out to accommodate Torres - I reckon there will be THREE.

The unfortunate Salomon Kalou, John Obi Mikel and Florent Malouda will form the first and most unwanted hat-trick of his Chelsea career.

It is tough on those three casualties, who have served the club with nothing other than distinction.

And they will not be the only ones to be affected by El Nino's inclusion.

Didier Drogba must get used to no longer being the centre-piece of the club's strike-force.

That is now bestowed upon Torres.

In times of yore, a new signing would have had a few matches on the bench before being blooded.

As much as I question the logic of disturbing a Chelsea team that have won their last three Premier League matches, scoring 10 and conceding twice, it seems unlikely Ancelotti would be allowed to blood Torres by letting him simmer on the bench.

Especially with Red Rom looking down from the stands expecting an immediate return on his investment.

And why wouldn't you play Torres?

He showed what a class act he was at Liverpool where, after joining from Atletico Madrid for more than £21m in July 2007, he netted 81 times in 142 appearances for the Merseysiders.

Despite being deprived of an out-and-out strike partner for much of his time at Anfield, he developed a great understanding with Steven Gerrard.

Torres looked at his best when he had somebody else alongside him, as he does for Spain when David Villa supplies his ammo and carries some of the burden.

But while Torres may look better in a 4-4-2, Chelsea play better in a 4-3-3 and he could also thrive in this.

Especially with Drogba on the left of him and Nicolas Anelka on the right.

Drog may want to play in the middle but his new team-mate has to start in that berth. And before the Ivorian starts one of his famous strops, it is not as though their starting positions are set in stone.

Torres may be a predator but he is also an unselfish player, inside and outside of the penalty box.

He will drop into the hole and drag his marker out wide. In fact, his crossing is as good as any winger's.

And when that happens, Drogba and Anelka can move into the space created and vacated by Torres.

They did this time and again with Liverpool and will do it with Chelsea.

But while the Kop may not have had the other strikers around him to fill the box during his sabbaticals into deep and wide areas, the Blues most certainly do, with Drogba and Anelka capable of cashing in from the advantages of what is potentially the Prem's most exciting three-pronged attack.

Rosyam bengang dengan pengkritik

MALAM Pentas Pilih Kasih musim kedua minggu kelapan pada malam Sabtu lepas kecoh dengan komen hangat yang disifatkan agak melampau daripada pengkritik tetap program itu iaitu Prof. Madya Dr. Abu Hassan yang seakan-akan berada dalam dunianya sendiri.

Abu Hassan dilihat seringkali mengeluarkan komen-komen yang agak keras dan penuh puitis sehingga sukar untuk memahami apa yang cuba disampaikan olehnya seperti: "Kamu seperti tiang lampu yang hanya tahu melakukan tiga reaksi sahaja" atau "Anda seperti bot yang akan karam bila-bila masa sahaja."

Komen pedas daripada Abu Hassan itu dilihat kurang membina dan dikhuatiri akan menjatuhkan lagi semangat para artis Pilih Kasih yang masih mentah dan memerlukan bimbingan.

Paling terbaru, dia dilihat seringkali membandingkan antara peserta Pilih Kasih sebagai contohnya: "Jay, monolog awak ini jika diberikan kepada Raffamie Karama sudah pasti beliau dapat melakukannya dengan lebih baik."

Sebelum ini Abu Hassan juga pernah membandingkan Jay dengan Sofian Bujang, peserta Pilih Kasih dari musim pertama mengenai watak yang dibawakannya sebagai penagih dadah dalam teater pada minggu lalu.

Ini sedikit sebanyak telah menyebabkan Rosyam Nor bangun untuk menegur Abu Hassan pada malam Sabtu lalu atas komennya yang agak tidak diperlukan itu.

Wajah tidak puas hati jelas terpancar di wajah Rosyam Nor semasa menegur beliau menandakan tidak bersetuju sama sekali dengan pendapat Abu Hassan itu.

Namun begitu setelah seketika, isu tersebut berjaya diselesaikan dan persembahan diteruskan pula dengan teater yang menghiburkan dari kesemua peserta Pilih Kasih yang berjudul, Dilema Hantu.

Menurut Rosyam, dia melihat komen Abu Hassan tersebut sebagai pembakar semangat para peserta Pilih Kasih musim kali ini, tetapi pada masa yang sama dia tidak mahu mereka sering diberikan komen yang terlalu pedas dan bersifat menghentam dan bukan membina, kerana dikhuatiri ia boleh menyebabkan bakat dan semangat mereka akan terpadam begitu sahaja.

Ada apa dengan Erma Fatima?

Masuk minggu ini sudah masuk enam minggu berturut-turut kerusi pengarah teater tidak diisi oleh Erma Fatima semasa Pentas Pilih Kasih sedang berlangsung.

Nampaknya ada yang tidak kena dengan pengarah terkenal itu. Dia dilihat lebih gemar bersendirian di tempat duduk lain berbanding duduk berdekatan dengan Rosyam Nor seperti yang telah ditetapkan sebelum ini.

Perkara ini merungsingkan banyak pihak yang memikirkan adakah kemungkinan Rosyam Nor dan Erma Fatima bertelagah?

Walau apapun diharapkan segala permasalahan dapat diselesaikan secepat mungkin kerana industri hiburan kita ini tidaklah sebesar mana dan kita pasti akan bertemu antara satu sama lain walau bagaimana cuba dielak sekalipun.

Masing-masing perlu memainkan peranan dan bertolak-ansur untuk memahami antara satu sama lain agar segala yang keruh dapat dijernihkan semula.

Minggu demi minggu kita tidak pernah lekang dengan kejutan yang ingin diberikan oleh Rosyam selaku penerbit Pilih Kasih.

Pada minggu kelapan ini, kejutannya ialah apabila berlaku penyingkiran dua peserta serentak - mengulangi penyingkiran serentak Leyla Krisya dan Afiq Meadin yang juga disingkirkan serentak pada minggu ketiga yang lalu.

'Mangsa' kali ini ialah Bil Azali dan Kris Cempaka. Bil dan Kris yang disenaraikan sebagai tiga peserta yang meraih undian paling rendah pada minggu kelapan bersama seorang lagi peserta iaitu Nur Jannah.

Bila dan Kris dilihat semakin menyinar melalui lakonan drama dan teater yang disampaikan setiap minggu, namun, ia nampaknya tidak memadai untuk memastikan mereka terus kekal berada dalam pertandingan ini apabila malam 29 Januari 2011 yang lalu menjadi tarikh terakhir mereka bersama Pilih Kasih.

"Jika diberikan pilihan, saya tidak mahu menyingkirkan mana-mana dari anda pada malam ini kerana ketiga-tiga anda adalah di antara yang terbaik," kata Rosyam Nor yang bagaimanapun masih mengekalkan Nur Jannah untuk terus berasa dalam Pilih Kasih.

Setelah dua lagi tersingkir, tinggal lapan sahaja lagi peserta Pilih Kasih yang akan berentap mempertaruhkan lakonan mereka untuk minggu ini.

Nampaknya Pilih Kasih musim kedua sudah hampir ke kemuncaknya. Tanggal 20 Februari depan yang hanya tinggal lebih kurang tiga minggu lagi.

Tarikh itu sudah pastinya dinanti-nantikan buat semua peminat Pilih Kasih untuk mengetahui siapa yang bakal menggondol gelaran pelakon pilihan Rosyam Nor untuk musim yang kedua ini, selepas Pilih Kasih musim pertama dimenangi oleh Iqbal Mazlan.

ALEX FERGUSON has set Manchester United's record-chasing squad a target of 10 more wins to win the title.

His current crop will complete the longest unbeaten run in club history if they avoid defeat for a 30th straight match at Wolves today.

But Fergie is looking beyond the trip to Molineux and has another 30 in mind - the number of points he wants from the last 14 games.

That would give them a total of 84 which the Old Trafford boss is convinced would be enough to nick the title back off Chelsea.

It will be a tall order considering eight of those games are away - and United have won only three times on their travels this season.

But Ferguson said: "If we can do that then we're in with a chance. Whether it's winning at home or away, it's about getting enough points to get over that line.

"I think 84 points would definitely win the title. I'm almost sure of that, so we've got another 30 points to find." Our stats show United have hit that mark in 11 of their previous 18 seasons - and average just over 30.5 in their final 14 games.

Fergie has always dismissed the notion of being the new 'Invincibles' by going through the league season unbeaten.

But he has highlighted the characteristics which he feels have helped them go unbeaten since Chelsea won at Old Trafford back in April.

Gary Neville may have hung up his boots this week, but Fergie feels some of the defender's qualities remain in the United dressing room.

He added: "The consistency we've shown in the past few months has been very good.

"That's the thing that gives them the extra yard or belief in situations we've found ourselves in in the last couple of weeks.

"They trust each other. They look around the dressing-room and there are some good pros there.

"They see professionals who have been round the course many many times and we're going to need that during the run-in."