After a month of fasting and holding back your urges, it’s time for joy as we celebrate the festive Hari Raya Aidilfitri. Besides money packets, cakes, cookies, rendang and ketupat, your Raya celebration will not be complete without the TV specials.

Here are some of the highlights for you to unwind from all the house visits and scrumptious food. Enjoy!

◊ SEPT 20 (Sunday — First day of Raya)

Selamat Hari Raya Jiran Tetangga (TV1, 10.05am)

While Kak Jah and Kak Odah don’t see eye to eye, their husbands and children are the best of friends.

However, their friendships are kept a secret to avoid Kak Jah and Kak Onah from fighting even more. The musical comedy stars Saiful Apek, Raja Azura, Nabil, Datuk Aziz Satar, Syarifah Shahira, Norlia Ghani, Angah Raja Lawak, Along Cham, Diana Danielle, Imuda and Accapan.

Raya Movie Special: New Police Story (8tv,10pm)

Police Inspector Wing used to be Hong Kong’s top cop, but when his entire team is wiped out by a youthful group of cold-blooded bank robbers, Wing quickly falls into a deep depression. Wing then gets a second chance with the help of a new, ambitious partner.

Starring Jackie Chan, Nicholas Tse, Daniel Wu and Charlie Yeung

Muzikal Khas Aidilfitri: Alunan Aidilfitri (TV2, 10am)

The two-episode musical drama tells the story of Akhbar and Misha, along with their family and friends as they reunite on Raya.

Starring singer Misha Omar, Akhbar Azmi, Aznah Hamid, Zulkifli Zain, Azharina Azhar, Jeganathan A/L Pithavadia and Wong Yok Kim.

Catch the second episode on Monday, Sept 21.

The Best of Nite of Soulful Stars  (ntv7, 12pm)

This programme features singers Rossa, Dayang Nurfaizah, Khadijah Ibrahim, Ning Baizura, Azharina, Jay Jay, Zainal Abidin and Ridzuan as they entertain viewers with their effervescent, classy and vibrant performances.

I Not Stupid Too (ntv7, 6pm)

A satirical comedy, it portrays the lives, struggles and adventures of three Singaporean youths — 15-year-old Tom, his eight-year-old brother Jerry and their 15-year-old friend Chengcai — who have strained relationships
with their parents.

Starring Jack Neo, Xiang Yun, Huang Yiliang, Shawn Lee, Joshua Ang and Ashley Leong.

Duyung (TV3, 9pm)

This romantic comedy revolves around Jimmy, a simple and nature-loving man who lives in a remote fishing village. He has always believed in a myth told by his mother that as long as he keeps the area clean, a mermaid would appear.

Starring Maya Karin, Saiful Apek, Yasmin Hani, Awie and Yassin Yahya.

Meriahnya Anak Ramai (TV9, 3.30pm)

This programme focuses on a family in Terengganu. With 16 children under one roof, see how the parents and their 16 children lead their life without complaints.

Macam-Macam Aznil Raya (Astro RIA, 6pm)

This special episode features Aznil with his guests, Edry of KRU and Sarimah, doing their very best to decorate a cake for the Raya festival.

Joining them are Din Beramboi and Dina.

Kasih Siti (TV3, 6.02pm)
Get up close and personal with Malaysia’s sweetheart, Datuk Siti Nurhaliza in this special musical variety. Siti will share her latest updates and of course, a closer look at the great love of her life.

ο SEPT 21 (Monday — Second Raya)

X-Men:The Last Stand (TV2, 11pm)
When a cure is found to treat mutations, lines are drawn among the X-Men, led by Professor Charles Xavier, and the Brotherhood, a band of powerful mutants organised under Xavier’s former ally, Magneto.

Starring Hugh Jackman, Halle Berry, Ian McKellen, Patrick Stewart and Famke Janssen.

Sounds of Style 2008 (ntv7, 10am)
It’ s a star-studded extravaganza event, celebrating the relationship between fashion and music at the Radio City Music Hall in New York. Hosted by the eminent actor Denis Leary, the stellar cast includes Beyoncé, Black Eyed Peas, Chris Brown, Duffy, Fergie, Justin Timberlake, Keith Urban, Mariah Carey, Rihanna (right), OneRepublic and Pussycat Dolls, to name a few!

Cuci (TV2, 9pm)

The movie is about four men from Cuci Cuci Services who aspire to compete in a Window Washing Olympics competition to win a contract to clean the Petronas Twin Towers in Kuala Lumpur.

Starring Awie, AC Mizal, Afdlin Shauki, Hans Isaac and Erra Fazira.

 

Pelangi Kasih (TV1, 12.31pm)

A magazine TV programme, where celebrities Adibah Noor and Ezlynn spent their time with orphans at Rumah Amal Baitul Kasih, Bukit Rahman Putra, Sungai Buloh, Selangor. Catch them putting smiles on the children’s faces by entertaining them and doing some charity work.

Hosted by Linda Onn (left).

◊ SEPT 22 (Tuesday — Third day of Raya)

Chermin (TV2, 9pm)

Nasrin was involved in a tragic car accident where her face was ruined. As she is depressed, her mother tries to cheer her up with an antic mirror she discovers hidden in the house. It is an enchanted mirror that reflects what Nasrin wants to see. On a quest to regain her past beauty, Nasrin aids the mirror’s need for blood and revenge.

Starring Deanna Yusoff, Natasha Hudson and Khatijah Tan.

Setulus Cahaya (TV1, 12.31pm)
Get close to three celebrities, Nazrey Johani, Louisa Alissa Chong Abdullah and Damian Mikhail Seet (VE) as they go through life as Muslims.

Hosted by singer Nurul Abdul Wahab, the show includes some video clips as well as exclusive photos and interviews.

Cinta Meriam Buluh (Astro PRIMA, 12pm)
This musical comedy tells the story of Shahdan who is secretly in love with Salina.

As he is too afraid to express his feelings, his friends decide to help him woo tarring Nabil, Marsha, Mila, Zahid and Haiza.

Jet TV Special  (ntv7,10am)

Featuring the hottest Australian rock band The Jet. Rock your day with songs from their hits album Get Born, Shine On and Shaka Rock.

Dunia Baru The Movie  (TV3, 3pm)

Opie gets a surprise letter from Anizah, informing Opie of her intention to elope with her boyfriend Fazley to Thailand. Alarmed, Opie and her friends, Madihah, Suzanna, Adif and Tajol make a pact to meet Anizah to try to change her mind.
tarring Elyana, Pierre Andre, Iqram Dinzly, Anne Ngasri, Anita Bahrom, Baizura Kahar and Almy Nadia.