Radzi 2 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 I've read news report that the Olympic torch will be in KL on April 21st. Therefore it is expected that the Air China special livery aircraft that carries the flame will be here as well. If anybody know any further info or links regarding the event, please post it here. And of course the picture of the aircraft, if it ever got captured by our members. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Teh 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 Over the news on the radio just now saying the torch will arrive on the 20th MidNight Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 Over the news on the radio just now saying the torch will arrive on the 20th MidNight Oh no, that means we have to check out departure. Anyway I expect the aircraft will park at Bunga Raya for he ceremony. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 Over the news on the radio just now saying the torch will arrive on the 20th MidNight Ouch! I am hopping for her to come from BKK on 21st Apr morning since the actual run from Datara Merdeka to KLCC starting 21/4 2PM. For past 2 days, saw from our TV news that the special plane landed in Pakistan & India at night ..... <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pieter C. 5 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 For past 2 days, saw from our TV news that the special plane landed in Pakistan & India at night ..... <_> To avoid further incidents/protests ? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Kong 0 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 She will arrive on 20th April midnight <_> departing for Jakarta on 22 April. Time... not sure yet <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted April 17, 2008 (edited) She will arrive on 20th April midnight <_> departing for Jakarta on 22 April. Time... not sure yet <_> Departure 2 hours to midnight? Aarrgh.....hopeless..... Edited April 17, 2008 by Radzi Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
TK 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2008 timing is terrible... well, they have to do the torch run during the day in each city they drop by. so...arrival and departure at night sounds logical. well, good luck guys for the shot.. I'll be away. what would be their "call sign" Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Kong 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2008 Date: Monday, April 21, 2008 Time: 2:30pm - 5:00pm Location: From Dataran Merdeka to KLCC City/Town: Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia The relay will start at 2pm from Dataran Merdeka and end at KLCC. Among the roads/landmarks the Olympic flame will be passing through are Jalan Mahameru, Stadium Merdeka, Bukit Bintang and Jalan Tun Razak. The Star Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
S V Choong 4 Report post Posted April 18, 2008 Anyone Free Tibet or Human rights group planning a protest in Malaysia and Indonesia? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Kong 0 Report post Posted April 18, 2008 Torch Relay in Bangkok BANGKOK, April 18 (Xinhua) -- The chartered plane carrying the Beijing Olympic Flame arrived on early Friday in Bangkok, the 12th leg of its global torch relay after finishing the last stop in New Dehli, India. The plane landed at the Sixth Airport of Royal Thai Air Force attached to the Don Mueang airport in north of Bangkok at 2:25 a.m. Friday (1925 GMT, Thursday), April 18. doesn't sound good... always arrive in the dark and departs in the dark <_> Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted April 18, 2008 timing is terrible... well, they have to do the torch run during the day in each city they drop by. so...arrival and departure at night sounds logical. well, good luck guys for the shot.. I'll be away. what would be their "call sign" I'd also be interested to know their callsign, maybe OLY 888??? kekke Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 (edited) Some update from the official website --> Torch relay BANGKOK, April 19 (Xinhua) -- The Olympic torch relay in Bangkok, the 12th leg of the Olympic Flame's global tour, completed as scheduled at early Saturday evening as the last torchbearer, Thai Olympic gold medalist Paveena Thongsuk kindled the Olympic cauldron in Bangkok's Royal Plaza. . . . The Olympic flame, which had traveled 11 nations before arriving in Bangkok early Friday morning, will leave for the next stop Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia late Saturday night. We might see the special plane in KUL tomorrow morning. More info from Olympic Council of Malaysia with schedule. Schedule of Events 20th April 2008 0215 hour - Arrival of 2008 Olympic Torch Relay Team and Olympic Flame at KLIA 0715 hour - 2008 Olympic Torch Relay Fun Run at Dataran Merdeka. 1430 hour - Torchbearers' briefing in Wisma OCM (not open to Media). 21st April 2008 1000 hour - Core Convoy assembles at Dataran Merdeka 1230 hour - 80 Torchbearers arrive at Dataran Merdeka 1400 hour - Launching Ceremony at Dataran Merdeka 1415 hour - Torch Relay commences 1520 hour - Torch arrives at Stadium Merdeka 1520 hour to 1610 hour - recess and promotional activities by Presenting Partners 1610 hour - Torch Relay continues from Stadium Merdeka 1700 hour - Torch arrives in KL Tower 1730 hour - Torch departs KL Tower 1800 hour - Torch arrives in KLCC 1805 hour - Closing Ceremony and community celebration in KLCC Edited April 19, 2008 by Chaity Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chaity 1 Report post Posted April 19, 2008 KUL flight info just updated : CA 2008 BKK 02:15:00 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jonathan Kong 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 Plane is in town already Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Lim 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 you cant get 50000 click Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kevin Teh 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 oik... kena tiang pulak.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Radzi 2 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 Bay A10...... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ian Lim 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 corner lot always reserved for busbus Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ignatius 4 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 I got this feeling Captain will ramp walk to A10 from wherever his 734 parks to get the flaming plane Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chee Yong 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 oik... kena tiang pulak.... Tak apa lah kena tiang, janji dapat tengok sudah cukup lah. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BC Tam 2 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 I got this feeling Captain will ramp walk to A10 from wherever his 734 parks to get the flaming plane Please ?! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Ibrahim 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 I got this feeling Captain will ramp walk to A10 from wherever his 734 parks to get the flaming plane Rare Livery Bro... But it look a like Yellow Sang Kancil.. Nice Catch JK Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Victor A. 2 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 Chaity, any idea when she's departing and what time? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Cornelis Boersma 0 Report post Posted April 20, 2008 It's nice to get special painted aircraft but I do not understand why this torch has to fly around the globe for weeks! Only costs millions and millions of money wasted to... just wasted! They'd better spend this to free Tibet or do something over there.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
