The Star Online: Entertainment: TV & Radio

Posted: 28 Jan 2013 03:25 AM PST

IN the final week of January, Chinese radio station 988, as always, offers a string of interesting topics, candid interviews and freebie giveaways for you to enjoy. The following are a few highlights not to be missed this week.

The Feature Monday-Tuesday 9am-10am

The town is buzzing with excitement as preparations for Chinese New Year goes into full swing, with the Year of the Snake just around the corner. Festive shopping is both exciting and stressful. Festive price hikes are a headache when it comes to shopping. So are "fake" ingredients for delicacies such as abalone, dried scallops and sea cucumbers. Whether you're an experienced shopper or a novice, tune in to pick up a trick or two and be a wiser consumer this year.

Street VIP Wednesday-Friday 9am-10am He may not be good looking but he's definitely funny. Hong Kong comedy actor, Ba Liang Jin is here to give you a good laugh. Or perhaps not. The popular actor was once a billionaire and his fall to poverty was a bitter pill to swallow. Hear him recount his rollercoaster-like life journey.

Music VIP Monday-Friday 2pm

Sweet. Girl-next-door. These are words that are used to describe the younger Cyndi Wang Xin Ling. But today, the popular Taiwanese singer-actress is slowly transforming from a girl into a woman. So, how has maturity played a part in her career so far? Let her tell you herself.

988 Specials Jan 28 – Feb 1

It's freebie time! First up for grabs are exclusive invites to the premiere showing of Hong Kong Lunar New Year film I Love Hong Kong 2013. Starring many of Hong Kong's famous personalities such as Sandra Ng, Alan Tam, Kate Tsui, Bosco Wong and a line of TVB artistes, the film is produced by funnyman, Eric Tsang. Don't miss the chance to be one of the first few to laugh out loud at the premiere showing of this blockbuster. Simply stay tuned for the cue to call.

Also not to be missed, it is your last chance to win some cash for the festive season, this week. All you have to do is to visit (988.com.my/events/iamthehuattest) and follow the instructions on the website. Wait no longer to win cash prizes of up to RM888!

n For more information, log on to 988.com.my.

Kredit: www.thestar.com.my

Ahad, 27 Januari 2013