If you have yet to secure tickets to malaysiakini 's biggest event in five years, happening on Nov 27, then you better start to do so as more than 400 seats have been filled with just nine days to go.

Here is what can be expected on the night at Ampang's Hotel Flamingo during the buffet-styled dinner starting at 7pm:

A host of people with diverse opinions who are in-tune with the country's political and social landscape, politicians from the government and opposition parties, state assemblypersons, bloggers, a couple of thespians and of course, the gang of media people.

Those confirmed coming have been forewarned of Malaysia's very own Instant Cafe Theatre (ICT) unleashing two of its ' Weapons of Mass Delirium ' in a 40-minute performance that promises experienced, quality and outright outrageous satirical comedy.

Jo Kukathas and Patrick Teoh, who are among the country's biggest names in the arts, will perform at the dinner for "Nothing". They are expected to make their audiences gasp for air in between eye-watering laughter.

Having created some of ICT's most beloved characters, Kukathas' geriatric deputy minister ( photo ) in the ministry of breaking records, will certainly be looking forward to rub shoulders with some 'real' parliamentarians and state assembly representatives.

Who's coming?

Among those who have confirmed attendance are MCA Subang Jaya's state rep Lee Hwa Beng, Parti Socialis Malaysia sec-gen and social activist S Arutchelvan, political figures from DAP, PAS, Parti Keadilan Rakyat and international human rights group Amnesty International Malaysia.

The night also acts as a forum for the founders and associates at malaysiakini to extend their thanks and appreciation to all who have lent a hand in the news portal's five-year journey.

"That we have survived this far is remarkable. But we have not just survived - we have, in our own little ways, contributed to much needed reforms in Malaysia.

"Clearly, we couldn't have done it without you - the subscribers and supporters. This anniversary bash is for us in malaysiakini to personally thank you for the support you have given us," says editor-in-chief and co-founder Steven Gan.

One way Gan, CEO Premesh Chandran and the staff at malaysiakini are saying a big thank you is to hand out two return AirAsia tickets to Bintulu and Surabaya respectively to lucky draw winners during the evening.

Timeline

An anniversary booklet containing a detailed chronological account of the company's lifespan will be available on the night as well. One can discover malaysiakini 's steps from its inception on Nov 20, 1999.

Read about how the first exclusive story was broken and find out more about other scoops the news portal has managed to secure as well as its numerous international press awards. The police raid on malaysiakini office on Jan 30 last year is also not forgotten.

So readers, get your dinner tickets if you have not done so yet and celebrate with malaysiakini as it enters yet another chapter as Malaysia's only independent online newspaper.

Tickets priced at RM50 to RM75 per person can be purchased by contacting the company's marketing department at 03-22835567 ext 105, or by logging on to malaysiakini 's anniversary dinner webpage .

Tickets can also be picked up at the door on the night of the dinner but payment should be made beforehand. Payments can be made through checks, credit cards and Maybank2U.

There will also be a subscription booth for those who have always wanted to subscribe but could not do so online or those in need of renewing their subscription.

Further enquires can be addressed to the marketing manager John Stothard at [email protected] or at the above number and extension.