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Justin performed “Oh Kinabalu” before thanking the crowd and all those who contributed to the success of the event and the video clip. The live performance of “Hauzz” followed, and Justin’s energy and ability to build rapport with the crowd got them going.

The video clip was played immediately after the live performance, with the crowd showing their appreciation with a thunderous applause. The party mood continued with renowned drummer Lewis Pragasam conducting a drum workshop using a drum kit made out of cardboard boxes, metal trays, beer kegs, and other unconventional items. Marlin then performed FISH’s first single from their debut album called “Hujan Keluli” and an acoustic cover version of Yazoo’s “Only You”

Throughout the night, Justin had impromptu dance performances, which got the crowd joining in and added to the party atmosphere. In conclusion, the launch of “Hauzz” succeeded in its objective of getting people from all walks of life to forget their worries, mingle with each other, and have a great time.

Sabah-based singer Justin Lewis, also known as JLewis, launched the official music video for his latest single “Hauzz” on April 29th at the Beer Garage in Sunway. Originally from Selangor, Justin has been residing in Sabah for the past few years and has fallen in love with the state’s culture, people, and natural beauty. In his first release about Sabah, titled “Oh Kinabalu,” Justin expressed his admiration for the land below the wind.

While in Borneo, Justin was inspired to create a song using local words that would bring people together and have a great time. He collaborated with Don Linus in Sabah and Marlin (of FISH, former Warner music recording artist) to produce the track. The gongs in the song were recorded at Kg. Babah, Penampang, during last Christmas holidays when Marlin discovered that his mother-in-law had a set of gongs. Justin put his heart and soul into this track, resulting in lots of re-recordings and additional vocal parts added on as time went by.

The video clip was shot earlier this year at Beer Garage, Sunway and Araimaiti, Kuala Lumpur. The launch event was a lively affair, with more than a hundred people in attendance. The party was started by resident band Greg & the Stan Konnexions.

Everyone wants a giant screen to enjoy their piece of entertainment. Be it movies, TV shows, or sports, watching on a bigger screen sure is a lot more fun and immersive compared to smaller screens. However, TV’s with huge screens can take up a lot of space.. So, what’s the other alternative? Well, projectors of course!

Now I know what you’re going to say, projectors are cumbersome so setup. With Nebula’s Capsule 3 Laser, you won’t even need to break a sweat. The small and portable projector is almost the size of a can of soda and can be put on most level surfaces around the house. It also offers auto-focusing and auto-keystone capabilities, so you won’t need to tinker with the settings to get perfectly focused and levelled images.

Another great function this projector has is the inclusion of Android TV 11. Even though you can, you don’t really need to wire it up to any sort of media player. Just connect it to your WiFi source and you’re good to go. Enjoy YouTube, Netflix, or any other streaming service to start your movie night. Plus, with the added “OK Google” voice controls, you can simply just talk to your Capsule and it’ll automatically find your movies for you. You also don’t have to connect speakers to this too, because it has its own 8 watt Dolby Digital speakers to provide cinematic sounds, even outdoors.

With all that said, how’s the image quality? Well, for starters, it’ll only project up to 1080p, so no 4K as of yet. In their own words however, “with Laser Forge technology, you’ll see your movies go from dim to dazzling, always bright and clear on an epic scale.”

This tech allows for twice the brightness of LED projectors, for a brightness level of up to 300 ANSI Lumens. The images also show more contrast compared to older projectors, and you can project up to 120 inches from a distance of 11.5ft, while still allowing for amazing images to be displayed.

Projectors might just be the future for home entertainment. However, I do have one or two gripes with them, especially the Nebula Capsule 3 Laser. First of, depending on where you put it, you still have the risk of people or things blocking the projection during the most intense moments of a movie. Second, compact and advanced projectors such as this one still fetch a high price point, so why not just get a TV instead?

by Noel Jinguli Image | us.seenebula.com

Fastest production Cars in the World

The fastest car in the world” is a prestigious title any car manufacturer would be proud to hold. Not only does it signify the prowess of a manufacturer in the automotive world, but it also showcases how we as humans continue to push the limits of what’s possible in terms of travelling. Just so you know, we’re only going to talk about production cars that have achieved blistering speeds. So I’ll only be able to give a shout out to the Thrusts SSC, a literal jet car that reached speeds of up to 763 miles per hour in 1997.

The first two cars I want to mention have long lost the title of “Fastest Car in the World” but it would be a crime if I don’t mention them. Both these cars did battle to obtain the coveted title but only a few miles per hour separated the two. I’m talking about the Porsche 959 and the Ferrari F40. The 959 was the pinnacle of German ingenuity, as Porsche made it the engineered car of its time, and still till today. In contrast, the F40 was treated with the classic “maximum power, minimum weight” approach, and it shows. Drivers couldn’t even enjoy an interior door handle!

The next car to be mentioned held the record and title with a 196.2 mile per hour top speed. The McLaren F1 was McLaren’s debut in the production car world, with only 106 cars being produced to the world. What’s amazing about the F1 is, it’s naturally aspirated. This means McLaren didn’t employ the help of a turbo or supercharger for the F1 to reach amazing speeds.

Even though it lost the title of fastest production car, it still is the fastest naturally aspirated car till this day.

Now for the current record holder. The manufacturer actually held the title before with a previous model called the Veyron. However, after other competitors started challenging and even toppling Bugatti from the top, they got serious and released the Chiron. Still, many competitors were still vying for the title, but Bugatti released the Chiron Super Sport 300+, which is able to reach 304.773 miles per hour, cementing Bugatti as one of the craziest car manufacturers today.

An honourable mention goes to the Koenigsegg Jesko Absolut, which can reach 330 miles per hour, in theory that is. But who knows if production cars will ever reach those speeds, or even more, in the future. Technology certainly needs to improve by then, not only in terms of aerodynamics and horsepower, but the tyres as well.

by Noel Jinguli Image | Various Resources

Jambatan

TAMPARULI:

Sabah Most Famous Bridge

Jambatan Tamparuli is located at Tamparuli, a sub-district of Tuaran, which is about an hour drive from Kota Kinabalu City. The 200-Metre-long suspension bridge is made famous by the Kadazandusun (biggest indigenous tribe of Sabah) folk song “Jambatan Tamparuli” (jambatan means bridge) written by Justin Lusah in 1977. It’s also known as the Lover’s Bridge because of a heartbroken love story. However, this is not the same hanging bridge that inspired Justin Lusah to write the song. The “original” hanging bridge was washed away by flood in 1999.

You could have a nice view of the surroundings of Tamparuli town on Tamparuli Suspension Bridge. From the bridge, you can also see Ruhiang Hill (Bukit Perahu), a spot for hiking and paragliding during weekends. In addition, Mt. Kinabalu, the highest mountain of Malaysia can be seen from the bridge too during good weather. If you visit the bridge on a Wednesday, there is a tamu (weekly open market) at Tamparuli town that tis worth checking out.

In 2021, Tamparuli Bridge received a facelift under the Linangkit Mural and Lelewangan Jambatan Gantung Tamparuli project. The artwork is completed by Tujuh Tompinai or 7T (means seven friends or teachers in Dusun language). The support posts and walls of the bridge are decorated with Linangkit motifs and a giant mural, which are the results of these projects. The giant mural of Tamparuli Bridge depicts the stories, legend, cultures and attractions of Tamparuli.

Unlike the traditional hanging bridge, the new bridge is supported by concrete pillars and steel cables, so rock solid that you can bring a full cup of coffee walking nearly 200 Meters to another end without spilling a drop.

Nonetheless, the construction of the old Tamparuli bridge posed a big challenge to British engineers in the 1930s because it’s always destroyed by flood. Bobolian (local high priest) said that Tambuakar, the river spirit, was angry with the building of the new bridge. To appease the spirit, a human sacrifice was demanded.

Therefore, a fair maiden named Solungkoi was put into a jar and buried alive under the first pole of the bridge. After the offering, the bridge lasts until today, though it’s flooded by the rising river occasionally. Legend says one of the British engineers was in love with Solungkoi, making their love story sound more tragic.

by mySabah.com Image | mySabah.com

The first in Malaysia, a new store concept was launched last month with the opening of the new The Body Shop at IMAGO Shopping Mall, Sabah. The Body Shop Changemaking Beauty Store is an interactive ‘changemakers’ workshop’ that encourages people to explore products and discover how –together – we can fight for a fairer and more beautiful world.

Customers of the new store will experience new features at this The Body Shop store, one of the most sustainable in Malaysia:

Refill station: The Body Shop is on a mission to use as little plastic as possible with aluminium refill bottles that can be cleaned and brought back to the store to be refilled from 10 to 12 of the brand’s best-loved shower gel, shampoo, conditioner and hand wash.

Sustainable store fixtures: The store has been outfitted with sustainable fixtures made from reclaimed wood and recycled plastics to help minimise its environmental footprint. Examples include a metal facade constructed in aluminium, which requires less energy production than other materials and is infinitely recyclable. The store also boasts worktop surfaces that are manufactured from 100% recycled material otherwise destined for the landfill.

The Body Butter Tower: One the most beloved The Body Shop products, The Body Shop body butters are displayed in full glory in a towering rack. With an attached sink, customers can test out different hand wash and shower gels before slathering on their favourite body butter or body lotion at this testing station.

The ACT Wall/Station: This is where the public can pledge to do something sustainable for the good of the environment, while also inspiring and encouraging others. From time to time, this ACT wall will feature different themes to activate causes that are in line with the values of The Body Shop including youth activism and female empowerment.

Meanwhile, coinciding with the upcoming Earth Day 2023 on 22 April, first 100 visitors to the store on that day were treated to free plants to be brought home and help green the Earth.