One for the album: YB Ong Tee Keat (centre), Popular’s Lim Lee Ngoh (fourth from right) and The Star’s Iris Tan (third from right) posing with award winners (from left) Lim May-Zhee, Pauline Tay (who represented Adibah in first prize for fiction category), Kim Choong from MPH Distributors (who represented Adibah in the second prize for non-fiction category), Lydia Teh, Amir Muhammad and Kam Raslan. (Pix from The Star)
Another contest for you!
I won The Star-Popular Readers’ Choice contest! Officially Honk! If You’re Malaysian is the most popular non-fiction local book as voted by The Star readers. I’d like to dedicate this win to my readers and fellow Malaysians, especially to those who took the trouble to send in their votes.
Congratulations to all the winners. The top prize carries a cash award of RM1,000 and a plaque while the second and third place winners won RM300 each and a certificate of recognition.
Fiction
1. Adibah Amin’s This End of the Rainbow
2. Kam Raslan’s Confessions of an Old Boy
3. Lim May Zhee’s Sweetheart from Hell
Non-fiction
1. Lydia Teh’s Honk! If You’re Malaysian
2. Adibah Amin’s As I was Passing (Adibah scored a double win!)
3. Amir Muhammad’s Malaysian Politicians Say the Darndest Things
To thank my readers who have made this win possible, here’s a contest which anyone in Malaysia can enter by posting in the comment box below. Only one entry per person please. Winners will be selected by random draw.
1st prize : RM50 Popular book vouchers
2nd prize : RM30 Popular book vouchers
3rd prize : RM20 Popular book vouchers
I had wanted to organize this contest at the start of the Readers’ Choice Awards campaign but didn’t want to be accused of ‘bribing’ my readers. Now that the results are out and I’ve won the the top prize, I can do so with a clear conscience.
Closing date : Friday, 6 June 2008
P/S : If you’d like your friends to have a shot at winning this contest, please spread the word in your blogs. Thanks.
congratulations on your win! what will you do with the cash prize?
By: nylusmilk on May 28, 2008
at 6:40 am
Congratulations Lydia! Well done indeed!! And keep those books coming …
By: tunkuhalim on May 28, 2008
at 9:07 am
A BIG CONGRATS TO YOU, LYDIA!!!
By: Flora on May 28, 2008
at 9:12 am
I saw the article in The Star today.
Congrats Lydia jie
^-^
By: yenjai.net on May 28, 2008
at 9:53 am
OHHHH!!!
Yay!!!
That is so…INCREDIBLE!!!
Yahoo!
Congratulations!!!
By: Emerald_Mara85 on May 28, 2008
at 11:16 am
Thanks everyone.
nylusmilk, 10% is going towards this contest. The balance… let me plan how best to stretch it out…
By: lydiateh on May 28, 2008
at 3:18 pm
You beat Adibah Amin. Wow…Tabiks to you. BTW, okay, I will get to that book of yours, as soon as I find out which box I packed it in!
By: The Nordic Convert on May 28, 2008
at 3:24 pm
Hey Lydia!!! Congrats!!!! U deserve it. I love the book, too. Been recommending it to all of my friends
By: Syafique on May 28, 2008
at 7:29 pm
Lydia,
Congratulations on winning the contest! Honk! If you’re Malaysian deserved to win!:)
I’m sorry I owe you a review on “Honk! If you’re Malaysian”. Too many things cramped on me during these few months. I’ll write it in a day or two in order to spread the words of this contest of yours. Anyway, you’re very kind to share your happiness with your readers!:)
By: Kok on May 29, 2008
at 12:19 am
congratulations on winning the The Star-Popular Readers’ Choice!
By: Lynnwei on May 29, 2008
at 3:56 am
[...] remember Lydia Teh, well, nearly half a year ago, she had a contest for her readers and now she’s back again with yet another contest here. [...]
By: Passionate Writing » Blog Archive » when you are writing on May 29, 2008
at 4:00 am
CONGRATS LYDIA! Wow, one winning after another!!
Star bright,
Star shine,
Lydia has outshine!
By: ilene on May 29, 2008
at 9:11 am
congrats Lydia. very happy for you!
By: bibliobibuli on May 29, 2008
at 10:04 am
Hey Lydia: Congrats woman on your win! I am sure this will spur more books and more readers too. Haven’t been here for ages but I still read Eh Poh Nim religiously in the papers and I still read about you in the papers. You worked hard for this and yes, you deserve the prize and the recognition. Have lots of fun with the prize money…. can belanja Klang bak kut teh ah?
By the way, your crowning glory is all supershiny (in the photo)… are you using some special shampoo or is there some secret ingredient in your shampoo that we don’t know about? Or you have a fabulous Tresemme hair stylist?
By: Maya on May 29, 2008
at 12:17 pm
OMG, lydia teh left a comment in my blog *slap* m i dreaming????? dis is so unreal.. i’ve been reading ur column in the star n have a collection of eh poh nim… den i searched for ur books n i’m loving both very very much (can’t get ur 1st book nemore it seems)… i looked up to u -wish i can write like u someday- my lecturer (dr.lee su kim) n u r my favourite authors.. thanx to u, reading has become 1 of my hobbies.. anticipating ur forth book.. bonne chance!!!
By: sook beng on May 30, 2008
at 12:02 am
Dear Lydia,
I have been reading your articles and have both your books Honk! If you’re Malaysian and Life’s Like That. It’s definitely adds a humorous touch to Malaysians’ antics!! =)
By: sukie on May 30, 2008
at 4:32 am
Nordic convert : yeah! I can’t believe I beat Adibah. I’m a fan of her some more.
Maya, Thanks. Haha, the pix is so small and you can see the shine! I rushed home from a Sunday School program in church, simply washed the hair (with Pantene), slapped on some mousse, dashed off for the event and got there in the nick of time. Next time you’re in Klang, let me know. Even without the RM1,000, I can belanja bah kut teh.
Sook Beng, Lee Su Kim is one of my favourite authors too!
Thank you, all.
By: lydiateh on May 30, 2008
at 10:56 am
I’ve won several books from a contest offered by this blog. On top of that, an author’s autograph on the inner cover of ‘life’s like that’ – “Dear Robert, Congratulations on wining this book in my blog contest. Hope you like the book. Honk!” Now I’m hooking for a voucher!
By: picatho on May 30, 2008
at 4:12 pm
CONGRATS!! Looking forward for your next book. Love your writing!
By: yiifoong on May 30, 2008
at 8:35 pm
OMG! I’m so sorry, but the comment did not appear so i clicked on the submit button several times. Can you delete the other 3 of them please? I look like a complete idiot with so many similar comments.
By: michy on May 31, 2008
at 1:28 pm
michy, oops sorry, I’ve accidentally deleted them all! But don’t worry, I’ve read your earlier comment
Maybe we just might bump into each other in Klang.
By: lydiateh on May 31, 2008
at 7:07 pm
Congrats Lydia!!!
By: koky33 on May 31, 2008
at 9:56 pm
Does that mean I’ll lose the chance of being randomly picked?
Yeah i hope so too.
By: michy on May 31, 2008
at 10:01 pm
Congratulations for your win!:) I read your book. It was so interesting! Truely Malaysian. Funny in some parts too:P
By: Wee Joe on May 31, 2008
at 11:17 pm
Congratulations ! Lydia…..Iread it on the papers and had yet to get hold of the book. Hope its still on the shelf or else had to borrow from Kok….LOL
Will help to spread the news ….
By: sweet jasmine on June 1, 2008
at 12:02 am
okie… that easy??? Just post and surrender to luck? I want too. =P
Congratulations on your win =)
By: bubbles on June 1, 2008
at 11:40 am
Congrats!!!
This contest sounds real interesting.. Hehe!
By: LingDi on June 1, 2008
at 8:33 pm
Congrats! Am very busy lately. Read about your success in The Star online. May you make it to international fame!
By: alice on June 1, 2008
at 11:07 pm
Congratulations on your win! You seem to be very good at winning contests, though this time it’s a contest that is not under your control since it’s the readers who determine the winners.
Now that you are offering your own contest, I want to be a part of it! But winners are selected by randow draw? Could not find any tips in winning such contest from your “Secrets Of Contests Winners Revealed” e-book I bought recently.
Perhaps you should have a slogan writing contest instead? But then again, to work my grey cells just for RM50 first prize may not be worth it!
Still, no regrets getting your e-book. Will use your tips to win those big prizes contests out there!
By: Foong on June 1, 2008
at 11:15 pm
michy, not to worry, I’ll definitely put your name in.
koky33, anything new coming up?
Alice, thanks. Do keep on what you’re doing – you know what I mean.
Foong, lucky draw contests require no tip – it’s based on luck/probability. So the more you submit, the better your chances. But in this case, I want to even out the scores for everyone. Also, as you said, coining a slogan for RM50 may not be everyone’s idea of a worthwhile project.
By: lydiateh on June 2, 2008
at 12:12 am
Congratulations!!
Altho I’m still embarrassed that u read my entry on my ‘free read’ but still, I do feel honoured having you commenting my blog!!hehe..
I guess if I do get to win the vouchers, I can promise you I’ll buy myself a copy then (hope I’m not being TOO honest! *snicker!*).
Nways, good job. You inspired me and others too.
By: redruby on June 2, 2008
at 10:21 am
Congratulations, Lydia~!!
Thanks for the comment too~!!
Oh I wish I get picked, book vouchers are like money dropping from heaven to me~
Ever thought of writing fiction??
By: Cherylina on June 2, 2008
at 11:40 am
HI Lydia,
Congrats on your win. The first thing that struck my mind after reading about your win in the Sunday Star was ‘wow!Lydia looks soo good!’Love your hair.Bukan nak bodek ok, just the first thing that I thought of. Anyway, I know I’ve not been coming around, but thought I’d like to Congratulate you anyway. Well Done! Take care.
By: Royalshoppingarcade on June 2, 2008
at 12:22 pm
Congratulation! I knew you’d get it one day! Well deserved. *adores*
The idea of doing another contest is incredible.
I would be overjoyed if I get picked.
It is like a dream come true.
I hope your week turns out for the better! =]
By: Philip on June 2, 2008
at 2:37 pm
Congrats!
Just wondering, if I’m not currently in Malaysia is that ok? I am Malaysian though.
By: lydia on June 3, 2008
at 9:19 am
Congrats Lydia!! So happy that you won!
By: Grace on June 3, 2008
at 2:23 pm
I bought both Honk! If You’re Malaysian and Life’s Like That, both are very interesting books! Anyway, congratulations and have a nice day!
Hope you will come out with more great books
By: Richard on June 3, 2008
at 11:44 pm
Hey Lydia,
I shud be the one asking you if anything new is coming
Anyway, I m now working on a new collection.
By: koky33 on June 4, 2008
at 12:35 am
royalshoppingarcade, thanks for the compliment. See my reply to Maya about the hair
koky33, good to hear. My Eh Poh Nim book should be out next year.
By: lydiateh on June 4, 2008
at 11:05 am
Looking forward to seeing your books in the US book store like Barnes and Nobles or Borders in the near future.
By: mrshbt on June 4, 2008
at 11:28 am
mrshbt, that’s a dream for the future!
lydia, the Popular vouchers can only be used in Malaysia, so it’s no use to you if you’re elsewhere. If I pick yours or mrshbt’s name, could you provide a Malaysian address and recipient for the vouchers?
By: lydiateh on June 4, 2008
at 11:34 am
wow!! congratulations aunty lydia! happy for you! looking forward to your next book~
By: Elaine on June 4, 2008
at 2:03 pm
Hi Lydia..I commend you for producing such a wonderful book! I first picked up Honk! If you’re Malaysian to have an easy read on board an 8-hour flight. I was deeply engrossed in it before the plane even took off! Your writing is extremely engaging, easy to read, interesting and most true in its recount of events (I found myself giggling and nodding in agreement at the things we Malaysians do). I can’t thank you enough for this book, especially as it has finally provided me an answer to my friends’ questions of ‘What is the true Malaysian culture like?’, to which I now reply ‘Read Honk! If you’re Malaysian’ and I can honestly tell you that there hasn’t been any of them that didn’t get through to the end of the book. Truly engaging! Well done, Lydia! Keep writing…
By: Celine on June 5, 2008
at 7:40 am
Congrats Lydia! I’m so happy that you’d won. What is your next step?
By: Lycia on June 5, 2008
at 2:53 pm
Congratulations lydia! I’m looking forward for your next book. Well done.
By: Linda on June 5, 2008
at 2:55 pm
Honk! If you’re Malaysian,
Proud book of the nation,
Thank’s a million,
My day’s are now brighten.
Kudos, keep it up. Grats.
By: SAN KWANG MIN on June 5, 2008
at 3:07 pm
Great work Lydia… been seeing lots of your books in our local bookstore… keep up the great work !!!!
By: damascus on June 6, 2008
at 5:35 pm
hip hip hurray…. way to go…. will be seeing other great books from you in the near futurem, rite ?
By: altis14 on June 6, 2008
at 5:37 pm
Nice work Lydia…keep up the good work. Hehehe…
By: Tan Hui Yin on June 6, 2008
at 5:47 pm
San Kwang Min, thanks for taking time with that cute little slogan
altis14, next book should be out next year.
Dear all, thanks very much for your comments and well wishes.
By: lydiateh on June 9, 2008
at 5:52 pm
[...] Popular Winners Congratulations to the winners of this contest!! [...]
By: Popular Winners « Life’s Like That on June 9, 2008
at 6:01 pm
Hi Lydia! You really are on a winning streak! Congratulations and more luck to you. Hmm come to think of it, I want good luck too!!
By: Queen Of The House on June 10, 2008
at 11:39 am
Okay. Competition may have been over. But well, I just picked up a copy of Honk ! If You’re Malaysian and I really love it. =)
By: annette-troisnyx* on July 30, 2008
at 10:01 pm
Queen, thanks!
annette, glad you like it. Watch out for the next contest.
By: lydiateh on July 31, 2008
at 2:04 pm