I've been reading her blog for years now. In fact, some of the participants of Beyond P. Ramlee Project are regulars to her life like this..., a colourful takes on her life.
Reading her essay on, not one, but five outstanding Malaysians (four, if you still consider M. Nasir as a Singaporean) in the local entertainment industry, made me believe that there are indeed fellow Malaysians with big talents. And thank you for her generousity in reminding us how great P. Ramlee was and to a certain extent, still is.
I've no problem with Zetty's style of writing, which is similar to Mus' but hers is slightly less formal. What I meant by less formal here, is that if the article were to be published on any printed media, it needs editing work and can't be published instantly.
A friend of mine used to say that one of the reasons why she likes to frequent to life like this... is because the posts have no expiry date. In other words, each post can be read again and again. The same thing applies on Zetty's submission for this contest. I could reread it so many times without feeling bored.
Nevertheless, Zetty was a bit cruel to us, when she decided NOT to single out the ONE, as what we'd expected. It feels like she took the easiest way and left us on our own to draw our own conclusion. Although I don't feel any wrong with that approach, I just wish that Zetty could have provide more perspectives in illustrating these five talented people.
Overall, this is another commendable article which was written with lots of passion. It sounds popular, yet plausible. However, it was too safe. Or, should I openly say it... awak ngelatlah, Zetty!
1 comment:
it was hard for me to choose just one. cant i have all five?
Hahaha.
i like your professionalism in reviewing the article :)
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