Waktu Rehat
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Waktu Rehat also known as As The Bell Rings
Malaysia, is a Disney Channel Asia Original television series that premiered on August 31, 2010. It is based on Disney Channel Italy Original Series, Quelli dell'intervallo
. The show follows on a group of Malaysian Lower Secondary School students from fictional SM Jalan Mas (Golden Road Secondary School) on the school hallway during Recess.
The series premiered on August 31, 2010. The first episode, called "Durian Breath" or "Nafas Durian" was shown online on August 18, 2010 in Disney Channel Asia website & Disney Channel Asia's YouTube channel. The show currently airs every Saturday and Sunday on 12:00 pm (MAL/PHIL).. English Subtitles are available during each episode.
(which is also used by most of the international version
of the series) and was performed by the cast themselves.
The opening title sequence of the series begins by the main characters introducing themselves, this was followed by a scenario where the characters are bored in a comical drawn classroom and waiting for the recess
to arrive. As the school bell
finally rings to mark the recess, the characters dances cheerfully. The sequence ends when the characters taking the class photo
and the tittle logo is featured.
(based on average total viewers per episode) of Waktu Rehat on Disney Channel Asia
:
As the Bell Rings
As the Bell Rings may refer to:* As the Bell Rings * As the Bell Rings * As the Bell Rings , on Disney Channel Israel* As the Bell Rings * As the Bell Rings * As the Bell Rings...
Malaysia, is a Disney Channel Asia Original television series that premiered on August 31, 2010. It is based on Disney Channel Italy Original Series, Quelli dell'intervallo
Quelli dell'intervallo
Quelli dell'intervallo is an Italian situation comedy produced by Disney Channel Italy. The show focuses on kids as they chat and get into unexpected situations while at a window in their school....
. The show follows on a group of Malaysian Lower Secondary School students from fictional SM Jalan Mas (Golden Road Secondary School) on the school hallway during Recess.
The series premiered on August 31, 2010. The first episode, called "Durian Breath" or "Nafas Durian" was shown online on August 18, 2010 in Disney Channel Asia website & Disney Channel Asia's YouTube channel. The show currently airs every Saturday and Sunday on 12:00 pm (MAL/PHIL).. English Subtitles are available during each episode.
Main Characters
- Johan Hamzah - The School Sports CaptainCaptain (sports)In team sports, a captain is a title given to a member of the team. The title is frequently honorary, but in some cases the captain may have significant responsibility for strategy and teamwork while the game is in progress on the field...
: He was the school sports captain, the captain of the red sport houseHouse systemThe house system is a traditional feature of British schools, and schools in the Commonwealth. Historically, it was associated with established public schools, where a 'house' refers to a boarding house or dormitory of a boarding school...
and the football team. He loves to help friends and look for mischief together with his best friends Faiz and Syed. He is also Julie's older brother. He always wears a jacket (indicating that he is the school sports captain). He loves animals but suffers from severe blattodephobiaCockroachCockroaches are insects of the order Blattaria or Blattodea, of which about 30 species out of 4,500 total are associated with human habitations...
, a fear of cockroaches. He has been transferred to a sports schoolSports SchoolSports School may refer to:* Sports school* Singapore Sports School, a specialized independent school in Singapore* National Sport School , a public high school in Calgary, Alberta...
in Season 2. - Syed- The Jokester: He is a prankster who loves to play pranks onto his friends. He has a uge crush on Amirah. He is Johan and Faiz's best friend. He is also a rapperRappingRapping refers to "spoken or chanted rhyming lyrics". The art form can be broken down into different components, as in the book How to Rap where it is separated into “content”, “flow” , and “delivery”...
. - Luna- The Earnest Problem Solver: Her motto is "don't crumble when there's trouble". She is smart and resourceful, and possesses a fierce earnestness in helping people. She always wears jilbabJilbabThe term jilbāb or jilbaab is the plural of the word jilaabah which refers to any long and loose-fit coat or garment worn by some Muslim women. They believe that this definition of jilbab fulfills the Quranic demand for a Hijab...
or hijabHijabThe word "hijab" or "'" refers to both the head covering traditionally worn by Muslim women and modest Muslim styles of dress in general....
. Her best friend is Amirah. She is the love interest of Anding, who desperately tries to win her heart. - Juliana "Julie" Hamzah- The Smart Dreamer: She is a librarianLibrarianA librarian is an information professional trained in library and information science, which is the organization and management of information services or materials for those with information needs...
and straight A student, a nerd and also in student council, who likes to read (especially teen fiction and romance) and always dreams about a prince that looks like Nick Jonas. She is Johan's younger sister. She often helps her friends and her brother, Johan. She is always clad in her school librarian uniform. - Faiz - The Street Smart Shuffler: He is known as the school's street smart shufflerMelbourne ShuffleThe Melbourne Shuffle is a rave and club dance that originated in the late 1980s in the underground rave music scene in Melbourne, Australia. The basic movements in the dance are a fast heel-and-toe action with a style suitable for various types of electronic music. Some variants incorporate arm...
. He is reputed as "the person who can get whatever you want". His best friends are Syed and Johan. His catchphrase is, "time to disappear" whenever he wants to sneak away from trouble and escape from Wai Chong's influence. He wears a red jacket most of the time. In Season 2, Faiz have had a his new crush name is G (She is A student from SM Bukit Gangsa (Bronze Hill Secondary School) who is reputed to be more cunning than the mischievous Faiz.). - Amirah Aminuddin- The School Belle: She is the most popular girl in school. Her best friend is Luna. She has a legion of fans in the school and receives an average of 20 fan mail messages daily. She is the love interest of Syed, who desperately tries to win her heart. In Season 2, she is the head cheerleader of SM Jalan Mas.
- Kieran- The Tomboy: A tomboyish girl who does taekwondoTaekwondoTaekwondo is a Korean martial art and the national sport of South Korea. In Korean, tae means "to strike or break with foot"; kwon means "to strike or break with fist"; and do means "way", "method", or "path"...
. She hates girly clothes and prefers to wear tracksuits or a dobokDobokDobok is the uniform worn by practitioners of Korean martial arts. Do means "way" and bok means "clothing." The dobok is modeled on the Japanese gi, used in Judo, which was developed by Judo's founder, Kanō Jigorō. The dobok comes in many colours, though white or black are the most common. The...
(a uniform used in taekwondo) and a headband. She is Mindy's best friend. She is usually paired with Johan on sporting activities. Her catchphrase is saikk!/hee-ya! when she's doing her taekwondo moves. She is the new sports captain - the first girl to acquire the position in S.M. Jalan Mas, replacing Johan. - Mindy- The Nosy Newshound: She was the chief writer for the school bulletinBulletinBulletin can refer to:Periodicals * The Bulletin, a now defunct Australian magazine* The Bulletin , an alternative weekly published in Montgomery County, Texas, United States...
. She is usually seen with glasses and two pony tails. She has a cameraCameraA camera is a device that records and stores images. These images may be still photographs or moving images such as videos or movies. The term camera comes from the camera obscura , an early mechanism for projecting images...
and recorderRecorderThe recorder is a woodwind musical instrument of the family known as fipple flutes or internal duct flutes—whistle-like instruments which include the tin whistle. The recorder is end-blown and the mouth of the instrument is constricted by a wooden plug, known as a block or fipple...
with her at all times. She is Kieran's best friend. She is also known as a paparazziPaparazziPaparazzi is an Italian term used to refer to photojournalists who specialize in candid photography of celebrities, politicians, and other prominent people...
as she produces gossip with the use of her camera and her recorder. Her catchphrase is sizzling news whenever she does a recording. She left the school in Season 2. - Anding - The Professor: He is usually seen wearing glassesGlassesGlasses, also known as eyeglasses , spectacles or simply specs , are frames bearing lenses worn in front of the eyes. They are normally used for vision correction or eye protection. Safety glasses are a kind of eye protection against flying debris or against visible and near visible light or...
and a sweater. He is the president of the astronomy club. He is the smartest in his grade and is possibly smarter than students two grades above him. He is easily pranked by Syed. He has a major crush on Luna and his best friend is Wai Chong. - Suresh- The Food Connoisseur: He is an Indian student who loves food (except roti canaiRoti canaiRoti canai or roti cane is a type of Indian-influenced flatbread found in Malaysia and Indonesia. It is often sold in Mamak stalls in Malaysia; also in Malay, Minangkabau and Aceh restaurants in Indonesia...
) and can recognise any type of food in one bite. He is the only male student in home economics classHome EconomicsHome economics is the profession and field of study that deals with the economics and management of the home and community...
. He also loves cooking just like his father. - Wai Chong - The Prefect: He wears glasses and a jacketJacketA jacket is a hip- or waist-length garment for the upper body. A jacket typically has sleeves, and fastens in the front. A jacket is generally lighter, tighter-fitting, and less insulating than a coat, which is outerwear...
(indicating his role the head prefect of the school). He is a really great follower of the school rules and will not let anyone break them. His best friend is Anding. He is the head prefect in SM Jalan Mas, part of the student council, one of the best recognizable students for perfect attendance, and is the president of Anti-Dating club. His catchphrase is "Don't run!" when his friend tries to run away after he caught them disobeying the school rules. - The Principal - He is the principal of the S.M. Jalan Mas. He is never seen in the show nor the opening sequence, but his voice is sometimes heard. His head prefect, Wai Chong helps him give detentions to the students who break the rules.
- Adam - The Musician: First appearance in Season 2. A musically inclined young lad who enjoys playing with his guitarGuitarThe guitar is a plucked string instrument, usually played with fingers or a pick. The guitar consists of a body with a rigid neck to which the strings, generally six in number, are attached. Guitars are traditionally constructed of various woods and strung with animal gut or, more recently, with...
who recently transferred to SM Jalan Mas. He is blessed with good looks and a charming personality, yet feels rather insecure about himself.
Minor Characters
- Nik - He is usually seen in the corridor during the show, and it is revealed at the end of the episode "Brotherly Love" that he is Julie's boyfriend. It was played by Ahmad Ezzrin Loy.
- Alam - A great shuffler who teaches Anding shuffling moves in return for Anding's help in his school science project in the episode "The Shuffle Champion". His tagline is "word" whenever he wanted to express his opinion.
- Pak Syukor - A ghostly spirit which believed to be the school guardian by some of the students. It is believed that he knows every answer for everything in the episode "Haunted Help".
- Lina - A cousin of Luna who appeared in the episode "Nice Luna, Naughty Luna". She is a member of the Girl ScoutsWorld Association of Girl Guides and Girl ScoutsThe World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is a global association supporting the female-oriented and female-only Scouting organizations in 145 countries. It was established in 1928 and has its headquarters in London, England. It is the counterpart of the World Organization of the Scout...
, as indicated by her extracurricularExtracurricular activityExtracurricular activities are activities performed by students that fall outside the realm of the normal curriculum of school or university education...
uniform. It is revealed in that episode that she is rather mischievous compared to Luna. It was played by Tengku Iezahdiyana Nurhanie Tengku AlaudinTengku Iezahdiyana Nurhanie Tengku AlaudinTengku Iezahdiyana Nurhanie Tengku Alaudin is a Malaysian actress. She is known for portraying the role of young Ibu Zain in Ibu Zain the Musical and as Luna in Disney's Waktu Rehat.-References:...
herself using split-screen photography. - Atan bin Awang - A new student in the S.M. Jalan Mas in the episode "The Bully", who had been possibly transferred to the school due to his previous bad record. He had harassed most of the characters by beating some of them and writing slurs on their backs. He has a small squeaky tone of voice despite his sheer size.
- Atan's Mom - She was called to the principal's office due to her son's behaviour, possibly among the few people that Atan is afraid of.
- Azza - A possible new student of the S.M. Jalan Mas, which reported to be a part-model from London who had worked in the various international catwalk runaways and a cousin of Malaysian Teen idolTeen idolA teen idol is a celebrity who is widely idolized by teenagers; he or she is often young but not necessarily teenaged. Often teen idols are actors or pop singers, but some sports figures have an appeal to teenagers. Some teen idols began their careers as child actors...
, Juliana Evans. The character was portrayed by Juliana Evans herself. - Azahari - A handsome new student in the S.M. Jalan Mas, which Amirah, Luna and Mindy were excited upon seeing him by the end of the episode, "Gossip". Azahari was portrayed by Malaysian PopstarPopstar (disambiguation)A pop star is a celebrity who is a musician associated with pop music.It may also refer to:-Popstars series:* Popstars, a popular music competition in UK and various countries** Popstars , British series...
, Dafi. - G - A student from SM Bukit Gangsa (Bronze Hill Secondary School) who is reputed to be more cunning than the mischievous Faiz. She is the first girl whom Faiz may have had a crush on. She was portrayed by Malaysian actress, Sara Ali.
- Azlan Iskandar - A Guy is Champion of squash
- Naz - The Host of SM Jalan Mas
Settings
- Sekolah Menengah Jalan Mas (Golden Road Secondary School), or S.M. Jalan Mas - The secondary schoolSecondary schoolSecondary school is a term used to describe an educational institution where the final stage of schooling, known as secondary education and usually compulsory up to a specified age, takes place...
where all of the characters attend.
- S.M. Jalan Mas school corridor - Adopting most of the As the Bell Rings series, the show revolves mainly around the school main corridorHallIn architecture, a hall is fundamentally a relatively large space enclosed by a roof and walls. In the Iron Age, a mead hall was such a simple building and was the residence of a lord and his retainers...
. It features the school motto "Bersatu Padu ke Arah Kejayaan" (Unity towards Excellence) as the backdrop and a replica of Petronas Twin Towers on the middle of the corridor. The school's main corridor is facing towards the school fish pond and the Principal's office.
Theme song and opening sequence
The show theme song "Waktu Rehat", is adopted and translated to Malay from the original Italian versionQuelli dell'intervallo
Quelli dell'intervallo is an Italian situation comedy produced by Disney Channel Italy. The show focuses on kids as they chat and get into unexpected situations while at a window in their school....
(which is also used by most of the international version
As the Bell Rings
As the Bell Rings may refer to:* As the Bell Rings * As the Bell Rings * As the Bell Rings , on Disney Channel Israel* As the Bell Rings * As the Bell Rings * As the Bell Rings...
of the series) and was performed by the cast themselves.
The opening title sequence of the series begins by the main characters introducing themselves, this was followed by a scenario where the characters are bored in a comical drawn classroom and waiting for the recess
Recess
Recess is a general term for a period of time in which a group of people is temporarily dismissed from its duties. Inparliamentary procedure, a recess is initiated by a motion to recess...
to arrive. As the school bell
Bell (school)
A bell is a signal in a school that tells the students when it is time to go to class in the morning and when it is time to change classes during the day. Typically the first bell tells the students that it is time to report to class and the bell that occurs shortly after that means that the...
finally rings to mark the recess, the characters dances cheerfully. The sequence ends when the characters taking the class photo
Yearbook
A yearbook, also known as an annual, is a book to record, highlight, and commemorate the past year of a school or a book published annually. Virtually all American, Australian and Canadian high schools, most colleges and many elementary and middle schools publish yearbooks...
and the tittle logo is featured.
Lyrics
| Malay Malay language Malay is a major language of the Austronesian family. It is the official language of Malaysia , Indonesia , Brunei and Singapore... |
English translation English language English is a West Germanic language that arose in the Anglo-Saxon kingdoms of England and spread into what was to become south-east Scotland under the influence of the Anglian medieval kingdom of Northumbria... |
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Tak Sabar Kami Menanti Waktu Rehat Tiba Lagi Heboh, Kecoh Dan Meriah Bila Dengan Kawan Sekolah (Rancaknya) Jadi Mari Bersama Kami Disini Lawak, Gelak, Rancak, Borak Semua Di Waktu Rehat |
We Just Can't Wait Any Longer The Break Time Finally Arrives Excitement, Swizzle and Joy When Together with Schoolmates (Lively) So Come on and Join Us Together Fun, Laughter, Lively, Chatting All in the Break Time |
Challenge
The Challenge is a game set by the characters, which serves as a mini-episodes on the series.- "Shuffle challenge" by Faiz
- "Durian eating challenge" by Kieran
- "Thumb wrestling challenge" by Mindy
- "Cake decorating challenge" by Anding
- "PantunPantunThe pantun is a Malay poetic form. The pantun originated as a traditional oral form of expression. The first examples to be recorded appear in the 15th century in the Malay Annals and the Hikayat Hang Tuah. The most common theme is love....
challenge" by Luna - "Make-up challenge" by Amirah
- "Rapping challenge" by Syed
- "Impersonations challenge" by Wai Chong
The Mystery Files
- "Where's Julie" The spirit is guilty = Julie was missing
- "The Missing Sodium" Luna is guilty = Anding lost his sodium
- "Deadly Durian" Amirah is guilty = Kieran fainted after smelling some durian
- "Zombie Prank" Adam is guilty = The toilet had a zombie
- "Guitar String" Wai Chong is guilty = Adam's guitar string was broken
- "Moustache" Julie is guilty = Kieran grew a moustache
- "Apple Crumble" Amirah is guilty = Suresh's apple crumble became spicy
- "Missing Sandwich" Faiz is guilty = Wai Chong lost his sandwich
Cast
- Nik AdruceNik AdruceNik Muhammad Farith Adruce Bin Nik Adelin, also known as Nik Adruce is a Malaysian TV host and actor. Adruce is the only son of Nik Adelin Nik Ismail and Lezamaheran Abdul Ali. Adruce attended school at Sekolah Kebangsaan SS19 Subang Jaya, Selangor and scored 5As in the Primary School Assessment...
as Johan Hamzah - JuzzthinJuzzthinMohd Nazreen Norzali also known as Juzzthin is a Malaysian actor and rapper. He is known for his television debut for his role as Syed in Disney's Waktu Rehat.-Filmography:*Waktu Rehat...
as Syed - Tengku Iezahdiyana Nurhanie Tengku AlaudinTengku Iezahdiyana Nurhanie Tengku AlaudinTengku Iezahdiyana Nurhanie Tengku Alaudin is a Malaysian actress. She is known for portraying the role of young Ibu Zain in Ibu Zain the Musical and as Luna in Disney's Waktu Rehat.-References:...
as Luna - Farhanna QisminaFarhanna QisminaFarhanna Qismina, also credited by her stage name Sweet , is a Malaysian actress. She is known for portraying Fasha in Hikayat Putera Syazlan and as Julie in Waktu Rehat.-Film:*German Homestay*Sepi...
as Juliana "Julie" Hamzah - Addy AshrafAddy AshrafMohammed Addy Ashraf Bin Rosmadi, more popularly known as Addy Ashraf, is a Malaysian actor. He is best known for his role as Mawi in Tentang Bulan, as Faiz in Waktu Rehat and as Muhammad in Qalesya...
as Faiz - Nurul Elfira LoyNurul Elfira LoyNurul Elfira Loy is a Malaysian actress. She is known for her role as Qalesya in the hit drama Qalesya and as Amirah in Disney's Waktu Rehat. Nurul Elfira Loy was a popular young actress in Malaysia. She was born March 8, 1994 and derived from the Kuala Lumpur...
as Amirah Aminuddin - Sharon Alaina StephenSharon Alaina StephenSharon Alaina Stephen is a Malaysian actress. She is known for her work in Suatu Ketika: Sybil ... Apa Dosaku and as Kieran in Disney's Waktu Rehat.-References:...
as Kieran - Cindy AlishaCindy AlishaCindy Alisha Chin is a Malaysian-Singaporean actress. She is known for portraying Mindy - the school reporter in Disney's Waktu Rehat.-References:...
as Mindy - Amirul HakimAmirul HakimAmirul Hakim Ahmad is a Malaysian actor. He is known for his first television role as Anding in Disney's Waktu Rehat.-References:...
as Anding - Nasiruddin NasirNasiruddin NasirMuhammad Nasiruddin Nasir also known as Nasiruddin Nasir is a Malaysian actor of Indian descent. He is known for portraying Satiya in Hikayat Putera Syazlan and as Suresh in Disney's Waktu Rehat.-Film:*Tentang Bulan...
as Suresh - Nicholas ChengNicholas ChengNicholas Cheng is a Malaysian actor. He is known for his first screen performance as Wai Chong in Disney's Waktu Rehat....
as Wai Chong - Ashmen Iskandar WeissAshmen Iskandar WeissAshmen Iskandar Weiss also known as Ashmen is a Malaysian actor and model. He is of Malay, Chinese, Pakistani and German extraction, he is best known for his television debut as Adam in Disney's Waktu Rehat....
as Adam
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Season finale Season finale A season finale is the final episode of a season of a television program... |
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| 2 | 21 | |||
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Reception
Below are the seasonal rankingsNielsen Ratings
Nielsen ratings are the audience measurement systems developed by Nielsen Media Research, in an effort to determine the audience size and composition of television programming in the United States...
(based on average total viewers per episode) of Waktu Rehat on Disney Channel Asia
Disney Channel Asia
Disney Channel Asia, a franchise of Disney Channel, airs in most parts of Southeast Asia.- Programming :Disney Channel Asia airs a variety of shows, aimed particularly at children and teenagers. Most of the programming is similar to the American counterpart with some shows exclusive to the Asian...
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| Season | Timeslot | Season premiere | Season finale | TV seasons | Viewers (in millions) |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Saturday, Sunday 12pm (MAL/PHIL) | August 31, 2010 | December 25, 2010 | 2010 | 2.08 |
| 2 | March 12, 2011 | TBA | 2011 | TBD |
Rule Numbers
It is revealed in "Behind the Scenes of Waktu Rehat by Nicholas Cheng who played Wai Chong that there are 54,321 Rules enumerated in the Rule Book of SM Jalan Mas.- 115B - No eating anywhere but the canteen.
- 12A Paragraph 5 - Setting up a picnic spot without a permit.
- 17F - Wearing too many hair accessories.
- 18C - Causing people to faint in the corridor.
- 2055F - No wetting of school floors.
- 300A - No plotting revenge on anybody.
- 3000A - No gossipGossipGossip is idle talk or rumour, especially about the personal or private affairs of others, It is one of the oldest and most common means of sharing facts and views, but also has a reputation for the introduction of errors and variations into the information transmitted...
. (Amirah is a prefect at an episode about a solar eclipse). - 302B - No bad breath.
- 303/303E - No lying to the kingKing- Centers of population :* King, Ontario, CanadaIn USA:* King, Indiana* King, North Carolina* King, Lincoln County, Wisconsin* King, Waupaca County, Wisconsin* King County, Washington- Moving-image works :Television:...
/emperorEmperorAn emperor is a monarch, usually the sovereign ruler of an empire or another type of imperial realm. Empress, the female equivalent, may indicate an emperor's wife or a woman who rules in her own right...
about reality. (Made up by Wai Chong in his dream) - 3082A - No making fun of prefects.
- 382A Paragraph 5 - No trickingTrickingTricking is the informal name of a type of physical activity derived from the martial arts that includes techniques found in gymnastics, B-boying, and similar disciplines. Examples of incorporated techniques include the 540 kick from Taekwondo, the butterfly twist from Wushu, and the double leg...
a prefectPrefectPrefect is a magisterial title of varying definition....
and no framing of any best friend. - 5D - No throwing rubbish into the fish pond.
- 532B - No putting a plastic cockroachCockroachCockroaches are insects of the order Blattaria or Blattodea, of which about 30 species out of 4,500 total are associated with human habitations...
on a prefectPrefectPrefect is a magisterial title of varying definition....
's sandwich. - 533B - Invite the prefect if you're having a party (Made up by Wai Chong during the 1st season finale party)
- 633C Paragraph 10 - No shuffling in the school building/corridor.
- 75F - Possession of a rubber snake without a license.
- 200A - Don't forget to shuffle in the school corridor.
- 44 Paragraph 4 - No torturing of people in public walkways.