Masih Merindu (Still Missing You) is a limited-release album because there aren't many people who would take chances on releasing something from an artist who hasn't been singing for nearly ten years. Fans should do well to find a copy though because Ms Peter still sounds as good as before.

Melukis Rembulan (Drawing The Moon) is an exquisite duet with the producer julfekar that sends chills up my spine. Just as beautifully done is the haunting ballad Dengarlah Kekasih (Listen, Darling), a track that uses the flute and the violin to create an epic melodramatic anthem more appropriately suited for a Hong Kong period swordfight movie. Those merciless violins are at it again in Terlena Dalam Jaga (Slumbering Yet Conscious), working with tandem with Ms Peter's beautiful voice to create a bittersweet song of regrets and yearning. In the collaboration with the group VE, Jangan Simpan Rindumu (Express Your Desire), she even raps in a deadpan style!

If there is one valid complain that I can bring up, it's how mediocre the sound quality is on this CD. I probably shouldn't complain since this CD is produced by an independent label without much cash to invest on high-tech studio equipment, but there's no denying that the production could have been better.

Despite being a CD mostly filled with ballads, Masih Merindu is a fabulous CD because every ballad seems distinct and different from each other. It's been great to hear Francissca Peter breaking the silence in such a fabulous manner. (taken from :http://www.mrsgiggles.com/music/peter_merindu.html)

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Wednesday September 27, 2006

Fran teams up again with hit composer

By DERRICK VINESH

PENANG: It has been 20 years since Francissca Peter shot to fame with the award-winning Manan Ngah composition, Sekadar Di Pinggiran.

Now 44, the ballad queen has once again teamed up with the talented musician for a new single, Begitulah Aku.

Composed by Manan with lyrics by Loloq, Begitulah Aku, which is currently being aired on radio stations, is featured in Francissca’s latest album, Berlian - Best Songs of 25 Years.

The double-disc Warner Music production also has 19 of her chart-topping songs, including Aku Kehilanganmu and Kerna Terpaksa that were composed by Manan.

“It is wonderful to work with Manan after all these years. Begitulah Aku has a beautiful melody that grows on you,” Francissca said in an interview.

She added that there were three popular duets with former musical partner, Royston Sta Maria.

Apart from performing at corporate shows and club gigs these days, Francissca has been actively involved in charity.

Recently appointed ambassador for World Vision Malaysia, the Malaysian chapter of World Vision, Francissca has been busy promoting the sponsor-a-child programme.

In 1990, after bagging three platinum and gold discs, Francissca left for the United States and spent two years in Los Angeles.

She has performed in Singapore, Brunei, Indonesia, Philippines, Maldives, Germany, Oman, Spain and Britain, among others.  (taken from : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2006/9/27/nation/15556719&sec=nation)

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Sunday March 18, 2007

Fran thrilled to meet sponsored child

“He is quite inquisitive. He also stressed on cleanliness, saying that you should your wash hands before eating. I look at his parents and see how much they want him to have an improved life.

He has a great opportunity to read and write,” said the singer-songwriter who has been sponsoring the child for more than a year.

“They have little but it is enough for them. They are simple yet they have everything. I look at my friend’s children but they never seem to have enough.”

Francissca was part of the World Vision Malaysia team that recently visited four different slums in Coimbatore to review the progress of programmes there. She was impressed with the progress the people have made. “It is quite overwhelming visiting the community and seeing how developed it is. People’s lives have improved tremendously.

They have the basic facilities such as water, education and electricity. Children are going to school. “Why shouldn’t the poor have a better life,” asked Francissca, who hopes more Malaysians would sponsor a child through World Vision.

What is World Vision?

World Vision is a Christian organisation dedicated to working with the world’s most vulnerable people regardless of religion, ethnicity or gender to overcome poverty and injustice.

Vision helps the poor to help working with them to build sustainable futures for their children through emergency relief, education, healthcare, economic development and promotion justice.

The Malaysian branch (WVM) 1997 as a Support Office with raising funds and awareness of children and communities overseas. supporting communities in Indonesia, Thailand, Cambodia, Myanmar, China, Lebanon, South Africa and Mongolia.

Altogether, Malaysians sponsor 14,000 children.

To find out more about sponsoring child, call 03-78806414 or log www.worldvision.com.my

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Vision for a brighter future

(taken from : http://thestar.com.my/news/story.asp?file=/2007/3/18/nation/17180988&sec=nation)

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Francissca Peter: A Christmas Concert

10.30pm RM60 (includes 1 glass of Gosset Champagne)