XMAS TROUPERS: Eventhough they are celebrating Xmas far away from home, the main cast of MAMMA MIA! are not letting it dampen their spirits. From left: Michael Beckley, John Alastair, Jackie Clune, Gary Watson, Miria Parvin, Cameron Blakely, Geraldine Fitzgerald and Leigh McDonald.  GLENN GUAN/The Star

Merry Christmas everybody!! ho ho ho…

AID ON THE WAY: Mercy Malaysia compliance officer Siti Zaliha Ibrahim and fund-raising officer G.Anuradha packing aid for Myanmar’s cyclone victims in Kuala Lumpur, 8 May 2008. GLENN GUAN/The Star

A ROARING SUCCESS : Patrons of a shop in Petaling Jaya watching the ‘Lion of Jelutong’ Karpal Singh in action during the live telecast of the parliamentary proceedings, 30 April 2008. The live telecast was a huge success, with viewers asking for more but the proceedings in the august House left much to be desired. GLENN GUAN/The Star

ROYAL ADDRESS: Prime Minister Datuk Seri Abdullah Ahmad Badawi presenting the royal address to King Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin during the opening of parliament sitting, 29 April 2008. GLENN GUAN/The Star