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- Psy stops at Korean restaurant in Tanjung Tokong
- Najib: BN will solve Penang's housing and traffic woes
- Psy leaves Penangites wanting more
| Psy stops at Korean restaurant in Tanjung Tokong Posted: 11 Feb 2013 08:18 AM PST GEORGE TOWN: South Korean K-pop sensation Park Jae Sang - Psy was spotted having a meal at a trendy Korean restaurant in Tanjung Tokong here. A source here said that soon after his performance at the state Barisan Nasional Chinese New Year open-house in the Han Chiang High School at about 1pm Monday, the star went back to his luxury suite at the Evergreen Laurel Hotel along Gurney Drive to rest. At about 4.40pm, he made his way through the state's notorious traffic crawl to the Daorae Korean BBQ Restaurant in Jalan Tanjung Tokong. Word about his proposed visit to the restaurant got out fast and this led to about 50 fans to eagerly wait outside the restaurant. Many of them were fellow South Koreans. They brought along Psy memorabilia with the hope of getting him to autograph them. As soon as Psy got down from his vehicle, he waved at his fans but was immediately whisked to a private room on the first floor of the restaurant. His bodyguards did not allow him to shake hands nor pose for photographs with anyone. The source said fellow members from Psy's dance crew and management also joined him for a meal there. The crowd began to swell outside the restaurant shortly causing Psy's bodyguards to resort to "creative ways" to lead him out of the building without being mobbed. It was believed that Psy was somehow left "trapped" in the restaurant for several minutes and only managed to slip away around 7.30pm with the crowd lingering outside. He was said to have been escorted via the backdoor of the restaurant onto a private vehicle that later rushed him to the Penang International Airport. It was learnt that his flight via a private jet out of Penang, was scheduled at 8pm Monday night Related Stories: |
| Najib: BN will solve Penang's housing and traffic woes Posted: 11 Feb 2013 06:01 AM PST GEORGE TOWN: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak says he came to celebrate Chinese New Year with Penangites this year as he wanted to listen to their woes and needs. "I am listening to the people of Penang, who want more affordable housing. I want to commit that we will deliver 20,000 units of affordable houses in the next five years. "I commit the Government to solving traffic woes here by implementing a monorail system. "I also commit for us to build a road dispersal system in Penang as well as improve the public transportation system here," he said. Najib stressed that the people could rely on the Barisan Nasional government because when it made promises, it delivered them. He said Barisan wanted to give its best for Penang, adding that the best of Penang has yet to come. "I want you to feel that we are here for you. We want to make Penang, the Pearl of the Orient, as one of the prides of all Malaysians," he said. Najib was speaking at the Barisan Chinese New Year open house, held at the Han Chiang School field here Monday, where the thousands who turned up were treated to a high-energy performance by South Korean K-pop sensation Psy. He thanked Penangites for the warm reception accorded to him, his wife and family. Najib also said it was highly essential for Malaysians to understand each other's culture in greater depth. "We have to respect the Chinese culture as much as we respect the Malay culture and other cultures. Malaysia is truly a great nation as it is at the forefront of many nations in the world in this aspect," he said. Najib also wished for the Lunar new year to bring good tidings to Penang as well as all Malaysian Chinese. He later joined Barisan leaders in tossing the yee sang for good luck and prosperity. Also present were Tourism Minister-cum-Penang MCA chief Datuk Seri Dr Ng Yen Yen, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Tan Sri Nor Mohamed Yakcop and his wife Puan Sri Fawziah Begum Abu Bakar, Penang Barisan Nasional chief Teng Chang Yeow, Penang Umno chief Datuk Zainal Abidin Osman, Gerakan president Tan Sri Dr Koh Tsu Koon and PPP president Datuk Seri M. Kayveas. The event, which began at 9.30am, drew tens of thounsands of people from all over the country, and visitors from Singapore, Thailand and Indonesia. |
| Psy leaves Penangites wanting more Posted: 11 Feb 2013 05:56 AM PST GEORGE TOWN: Dressed in white top and black pants, and with trademark sunglasses in place, K-pop sensation Psy thrilled an enthusiastic crowd at the Barisan Nasional Chinese New Year open house here Monday with two renditions of his mega hit song Oppa Gangnam Style. A chorus of wild screams accompanied Psy and his group of more than 10 dancers, who worked the crowd up to a frenzy at the Han Chiang School field, where the event was held. After the first rendition, the crowd, not having had enough of the South Korean star, chanted for an encore. "I flew 20 hours to get here. "I won't just leave after four minutes, so just for new year and Asia, I will sing it again," Psy said, before launching into his song-and-dance monster hit routine for the second time. He left the stage at 12.30pm, leaving behind a sweaty but happy crowd of people. Later, Psy tweeted: "U were hotter than weather hotter than ever!! One Malaysia!!" Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, who watched the performance, also posted on his Twitter account: "Psy u were sizzling hot! Malaysians love your gangnam performance." Student Lau Han Keat, 14, who was among the many performers at the event, was awestruck watching his idol perform live. "To sing and dance live in the hot sun like this is not easy. I was just so excited," he said. Tony Tan, 61, who was there with his wife, described the open house as spectacular. "We live in Batu Ferringhi but decided to brave the traffic. "It's not every day that you get to see the Prime Minister and a music superstar," he said, adding that the atmosphere was very "lau juak" (happening). People began streaming into the venue as early as 7am and Barisan Youth chief Oh Tong Keong said 20,000 access stickers to the prime "audience zone" right in front of the stage were distributed. "We have to limit the crowd in the area to ensure security when Psy performs. "We are very pleased with the huge early crowd turnout," he said, adding that there were at least 50,000 people present. By the time Najib arrived, accompanied by his wife Rosmah Mansoor, Cabinet Ministers and other BN leaders, the field was packed to its full capacity. |
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