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1. ALEEYA HANA ZAHIRAH BINTI MOHAMAD ZAHRIN (101505)

2. AIDA BALQIS BINTI MOHD NASHER (97975)

3. NUR ATIQAH BAZILAH BINTI MOHAMAD KHUZAIRY (101982)

4. SITI NUR MADINA BINTI SHEIKH MOHD MUZALIFAH (101070)

5. NUR ADILA BINTI NURUL RASHIDI (100220)

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In this portfolio, we study how the application of semiotic analysis offers insights into the layers embedded within media texts. This approach, based in Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis, distinguishes between the denotative (literal) and connotative (associated) meanings of signs and symbols within these texts. By focusing on the genre of Crime and Thriller media, we explore how these layers of meaning function to engage, inform, and influence audiences. This analysis not only sharpens our critical thinking and interpretative skills but also deepens our comprehension of how media shapes societal perceptions and narratives.

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Denotation :

From the picture, we see a couple snuggling up with each other, and they seem very happy with the wife wearing colourful clothes and the husband looking good as well. They look like they are going out somewhere.

Connotation :

Mona Fandey and her husband, Affandi, were infamous shamans in Malaysia known for the brutal murder of politician Mazlan Idris on July 2, 1993. Mona, originally Maznah Ismail, first gained attention as a singer before transitioning to shamanism after her career declined. Despite Islam being the dominant religion in Malaysia, many, including politicians, sought the services of shamans like Mona and Affandi for success.

Mazlan Idris, a state assemblyman from the ruling UMNO party, sought Mona's help to advance his career. Mona, along with Affandi and their assistant Juraimi Hassan, promised Mazlan invincibility through a talisman and demanded RM 2.5 million in return. Mazlan paid a RM500,000 deposit and provided land titles for the balance.

During a cleansing ritual at Mona's house, Mazlan was told to lie down with his eyes closed. Juraimi then decapitated him with an axe, and they dismembered and skinned his body, which was later found in 18 parts buried near Mona's house.

Suspicious withdrawals from Mazlan's account and his frequent visits to the couple led to their arrest. Mona, her husband, and Juraimi were sentenced to death. Mona's chilling claim that her legacy would endure was proven true, as her case continues to haunt Malaysian society.

Myth :

Despite having found the missing body parts of Mazlan Idris, it was allegedly claimed that the police had not recovered all of his body parts, and there have been claims stating that Mona Fandey and her husband had consumed the body parts to strengthen their black magic and powers.

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Denotation:

A logo of a sun and a brand name.

Connotation:

The Burning Sun scandal, a 2019 South Korean entertainment and sex scandal, involved celebrities, K-pop idols, and police officials. It began with an alleged assault at a club in Gangnam, leading to investigations into prostitution, drug trafficking, and police corruption.

The chatroom scandal involving celebrities led to their criminal prosecution and resignation from the entertainment industry. BigBang ex member Seungri was charged with sexual bribery, while singer Jung Joon-young confessed to secretly filming himself having sex with women and sharing videos without consent. He resigned from the industry on March 12, 2019. SBS funE reported illicit videos and conversations from 2015 to 2016, resulting in Yong Jun-hyung of Highlight and Choi Jong-hoon of F.T. Island resigning. Lee Jong-hyun of CNBLUE admitted his involvement on March 15.

Myth:

Some fans of the idols who are involved in this scandal will be in denial, as they cannot believe their idols are horrible people.

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Denotation:

A family picture. We can see that this family is complete family with a father, a mother, and two daughters.

Connotation:

On August 13,2018, a missing report of a pregnant mother, Shanann Watts and her 2 daughters, Bella Watts and Celeste Watts were reported.

The reporter, Nickole Atkinson, friend of Shanann reported her missing to the police of Frederick, Colorado, after all of her calls and text messages sent to Shanann went unanswered. Nickole said, the last time she saw Shanann was in the early hours of August 13, 2018, when she dropped Shanann at her house around 2 in the morning after she picked her up at the airport.

The Frederick Police Department, rushed to her house. When all the knocking was abandoned, Nickole called Shanann's husband, Chris Watts, to come and open the door. When they went inside the house, the family's dog seemed unarmed, and all the furniture was still in the same condition. They found Shanann's phone and her purse containing her medicine, car keys, and her wedding ring at their bedside table. The only thing missing are Bella's and Celeste's blankets, which the two always bring everywhere they go.

Chris said that the last time he saw his family was that morning around 5.15 a.m. when he went to work. Chris was employed by Anadarko Petroleum. He told the interviewer that he wished that his family was safe.

On August 15, 2018, the FBI called upon Chris to do a polygraph test, which he failed. After being pushed by the FBI, Chris asked for his father Ronnie, with whom he finally confessed that he strangled Shanann out of rage and falsely claimed that he saw her smothering their daughter, Bella.

Shanann's circle of friends doubted his accusation because they knew just how much Shanann loves both her daughters. Chris finally confessed that he strangled Shanann then smothered his daughters, Celeste and Bella, after disposing of Shanann's body in a shallow grave around the oil field where he worked. He dumped his daughters' bodies in two oil tanks at the oil field.

The mother, Shanann Watts, and her two children, Celeste and Bella, was killed by the father, Chris Watts, on the same day. He killed his wife by strangling her, then smothered his 2 daughters after burying his wife corpse. He then dumped his daughters into the oil tank at his workplace (an oil field). Up to this day, the police still don't have the answer to Chris's motive.

On August 21, 2018, Chris was charged with first-degree murder, tampering with a deceased human body, and unlawful termination of a pregnancy.

Myth:

People will say that this picture is a picture of a happy family. It's a complete family with both parents and their children, and they all look happy with a smile on their faces.

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Denotation :

Hello Kitty, a lovely and adorable character from Sanrio, often has many themes and collaborations. The photo shows the Hello Kitty doll dressed as a mermaid, complete with a matching top and shimmering tail. Apart from the well-known bow on Hello Kitty's head, the design often involves other adorable and creative components, like seashell accessories or aquatic-themed accents. The children enjoy playing and cuddling with the doll because it is made from soft and huggable fabrics.

Connotation :

The Hello Kitty murder case in Hong Kong remains one of the most disturbingly brutal crimes in modern history. In 1999, Hong Kong triad member Chan Man-lok and his accomplices kidnapped 23-year-old nightclub hostess Fan Man-yee from her home and tortured her to death inside an apartment in the Tsim Sha Tsui district. The girl's dreams were actually nightmares about a woman she had murdered. Inside the flat, they found an oversized Hello Kitty doll with a woman's decapitated skull inside. Fan Man-yee was a prostitute and drug addict who had developed a drug addiction and turned to prostitution. She met Chan Man-lok, a 34-year-old socialite, and they became friends. In 1997, Fan Man-yee stole Chan Man-lok's wallet and attempted to make off with the $4,000 inside it. Man-lok enlisted two of his henchmen, Leung Shing-cho and Leung Wai-Lun, to kidnap her and force her into prostitution for him. However, the plan went out of hand, and they began torturing her, including burning her skin, raping her, and forcing her to eat human faeces. Ah Fong, a 14-year-old girl who reported her murder to the police, testified against Chan Man-lok and his henchmen, detailing the torture they put Fan Man-yee through. The evidence uncovered by police was damning, as the apartment was full of Hello Kitty memorabilia and body part trophies taken from Man-yee. The jury found the three men guilty of manslaughter instead of murder because they believed that death was not their intended outcome. The Hello Kitty murder case left Hong Kong's public reeling, but the trio received a life sentence in prison with a 20-year parole possibility.

Myth :

Some versions of the myth of Hello Kitty, a popular Sanrio character, suggest it was involved in a crime or had a sinister origin. Furthermore, some stories suggest that the haunted Hello Kitty doll used in the crime is connected to supernatural events. These myths also suggest a connection to satanic rituals or occult practices.

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Through Roland Barthes' semiotic analysis, the exploration of Crime and Thriller media reveals the intricate interplay between denotative and connotative meanings. This approach underscores the power of media texts to convey multiple layers of significance, shaping audience interpretations and societal discourses. By applying this, we critically engage with the media, understanding the mechanisms that give meaning and influence within this genre. Thus, this analytical practice not only enriches academic inquiry but also equips us with essential tools to navigate and decode the complex media landscape.