Being a trendsetter, Najip was entrusted by Suria,
the Singapore Malay Channel to produce and host
its first ever talk show. Dubbed Kopi O Teh Tarik,
the show made waves for its 5 seasons here and was
the most watched programme on the Suria channel.
The programme won top honours for 3 years as the
Best Variety programme on Suria Channel’s Pesta
Perdana and even won accolades for its opening graphics.
Its final season won Najip the recognition of being
the Best Producer/Director for a variety programme
In 2003, he conceptualized a landmark Malay TV
programme titled TV: ism which was aired in Singapore
(Suria Channel), Malaysia (TV3) and Indonesia (SCTV).
Not limiting his sights on Malay entertainment
programs, Najip also devised, produced and directed
kids’ programme on Kids’ Central such as KCTV: Wow!
, Watch Eat! (3 seasons) , In Our House and Aspirasi
Inspirasi, as well as Pesta Pesta Pesta which broke
the record for viewership ratings on Suria Channel.
Recognized for his talents, Najip has currently
worked on collaboration with MCYS on a new variety
programme, Kpak Bing! Bing! for Suria. He also just
wrapped up his interactive talk show Relax One Corner
with Najip Ali as part of the Mosaic Music Festival
in 2008, the second in two consecutive years.
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Full name?
Mohd
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Favourite film:
The Outsiders |
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D.O.B.?
19
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Favourite book:
Autobiography of
Nelson Mendela |
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Horoscope?
Aries |
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Favourite quote:
“Strive to be different”
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Favourite musicians/ bands?
Tiramisu
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Favourite actors/ actresses?
P. Ramlee
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Your skills:
Partying
till late |
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What makes you extremely happy?
Lots of work
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Your interests:
Good books |
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The craziest thing you have ever done?
Refused work offers
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Yourself in 5 words.
Never in one place always |
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What you think is the best thing you have
achieved in life so far.
Everything!
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Your plans for the year 2008
Reinventing |
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| 2008 |
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Pesta!
Pesta! Pesta! – Suria Channel |
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Kpak Bing! Bing! – Suria Channel |
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| 2007 |
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Singaraya – Esplanade’s Pesta Raya |
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Tahu Nahu – Suria Channel |
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Khayalan – Suria Channel |
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Front 2 – Arts Central |
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No Problem – Kids Central |
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Ekstra – Suria Channel |
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S:PUR – Arts Central |
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Gemilang – Suria Channel |
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Rated-E (Entertainment News) – Channel
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Anugerah Skrin |
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Cerita Kita - Folklore Animation |
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Pesta Pesta Pesta – Suria Channel |
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Popumentari – Suria Channel |
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Fashion Forward – International Fashion
Festival Malaysia |
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KickStart!! – Nescafe ( Malaysia ) |
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AWARDS
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| Best
Entertainment Programme |
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Pesta Perdana
2000, 2001, 2002 |
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| Best
Opening Graphics |
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Kopi O Teh Tarik -
Season 1, 2 and 3 (Suria) |
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| Best
Entertainment Programme |
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Pesta Perdana 2007 |
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Popumentari 2006 |
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Entertainment Special Programme
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Pesta Pesta Pesta –
2006 (Suria) |
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| Best
Producer/Director for a Variety Programme |
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Pesta Pesta Pesta –
2006 (Suria) |
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Kopi O Teh Tarik - Season
3 (Suria) |
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80s Gerek! – 2004 |
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Host |
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Suria Channel – 2004 |
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| Commendation
by SBA |
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Watch Eat! (2001) –
Kids Central |
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| Finalist
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Watch Eat! (2002) –
Kids Central |
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