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Aina Abdul now more open to sharing compositions

Khairul (left) and Adlin.

A FTER the song Peganglah Hati , performed by Didie Shazry, received an overwhelmingly positive response, popular singer and composer Aina Abdul has become more open to sharing her compositions with other artistes. Aina, whose real name is Nurul Aina Abdul Ghani, admitted that she used to be hesitant about giving her songs to other singers, but her experience working with Didie has given her new confidence. “Maybe God led me to join the singing reality show Raise The Star Malaysia as a judge and composer so that I could be bolder. The song I gave to Didie was actually to test the market, but I am grateful that many people liked it. “All this while, I mostly created songs for myself because I cannot be strict (with other singers in the studio) as I respect them. I think I am better now (more open to sharing my work), but it depends on the artiste too,” she said after the announcement of the top five nominees in the various categories of the 24th Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM24) awards in Kuala Lumpur recently. The Jangan Mati Rasa Itu singer also expressed her readiness to work with other composers to breathe new life into her older unreleased songs. She explained that while she prefers writing fresh material, she is aware that her unreleased songs still have value and could be presented with a different approach. “Those older songs in my collection have their own charm, but they need to be tackled in a different way. To do that, I will need help, maybe collaborations with other composers to give them a new vibe,” she said. When asked about her interest in the creative ethnic genre, Aina did not dismiss it but admitted she is not yet ready for it. o Artiste cites experience working with Didie Shazry on song

Konsert Legasi P. Ramlee postponed to July 2026 TANAHAIR Films Sdn Bhd has postponed Konsert Legasi P. Ramlee, one of the signature events under the Projek Perdana P. Ramlee initiative, to July next year and will expand the previous one-night performance into a full-fledged national arts and culture festival. Supported by the involvement of various ministries and corporate sectors, the festival will debut in a new format that is more vibrant, inclusive and impactful,

excitement at being among the artistes with the highest number of nominations this year. “I am still shocked because this is my first time in AIM and I feel overwhelmed. We submitted entries in almost all categories, but I leave the outcome to God. I never expected both of my albums to make it. “I have long dreamed of holding an AIM trophy because I grew up watching my mentors, such as Abang Ajai, winning them. To me, AIM is very iconic, especially for songwriters and those working behind the scenes such as me,” she said.

“Of course, I want to try (making creative ethnic songs) because many fans want to see a different side of me. But I am not that kind of singer right now and I do not want to take the risk just to satisfy those who want me to sing ethnic songs. “My expectations for

ethnic creative songs are very high and I feel that my ability has not reached that level yet. But I have already sought guidance and contacted a few individuals I think I could work with. Still, it will not happen in the near future, even though the idea is already in my mind,” she added. Meanwhile,

strengthened by the backing of partners who view it as a national heritage platform with tremendous potential to unite the arts, culture and creative industries. “We no longer view the Konsert Legasi P. Ramlee as just a one-off show. This is the foundation of a sustainable national cultural brand. With the involvement of orchestras, Malaysia’s top performers and key players in the creative industry, this will allow greater

Aina received nine nominations in AIM24 in the following categories: Best Female Vocal, Best Pop Song, Best Original Soundtrack, Best

commenting on her first-ever nomination at AIM24, Aina expressed h e r gratitude a n d

International Collaboration, Best Album, Best Album Cover, Best Album Recording, Best Song Recording and Best Musical Arrangement. The award

Konsert Legasi P. Ramlee poster

public and corporate participation, expanding reach and impact,” said TanahAir Films executive director Datuk Khairul Anwar Salleh. He added that the shift into a festival format unlocks more meaningful engagement opportunities for brands and sponsors, including creative activations, social involvement and broader national messaging across multiple platforms. “From the concert stage to the cultural arts arena, this festival gives us the opportunity to revive the spirit and soul of P. Ramlee in multiple dimensions. I see this as a chance to broaden the very meaning of legacy itself. Tan Sri P. Ramlee was not just an artiste, he embodied values, the spirit of an era, the voice of a nation and the mind of a visionary unafraid to address issues, values and emotions. This new approach will bring his legacy even closer to today’s generation,” said Adlin Aman Ramlie, creative director of the festival and one of the leads of the Projek Perdana P. Ramlee initiative. Ticket2U will contact existing ticket holders within three weeks to arrange rescheduling options, upgrade opportunities or refund requests.

ceremony will take place on Sept 13 at Arena of

S t a r s , Gent ing Highlands, and will be broadcast live on TV2 and RTM Klik.

– Bernama

Aina is up for nine AIM24 nominations. – BERNAMAPIC

Malaysian Mandopop artistes to perform at Mediacorp Yes 933 Hits Fest MALAYSIAN artistes Andrew Tan, Dior and Firdhaus are among 18 winners of Singapore’s Mediacorp Yes 933 Hits Fest and will perform at the event on Sept 28. (one awardee) and Spop Best Local Composition (one awardee). Recommendation recipient Sherman Zhuo – all primed to celebrate their wins and perform their chart-topping hits.

Winners for all awards, except the Hit of the Year, were determined through a mix of professional judging, results on Mediacorp Yes 933’s weekly music leaderboard Pick of the Pops and airplay measurements between the qualifying period of June 26, 2023 to June 29 this year. At the heart of this all-star celebration is a powerhouse line-up of local and regional award recipients. From celebrated icons to next-gen trailblazers, they include Artiste of the Year awardees – Taiwanese boybands Energy and W0LF(s), who share the honour with Tan, Bii and Boon Hui Lu. Joining them are Newcomer of the Year Firdhaus, Yes 933 Hitmakers Dior and Cheng Huan, as well as Spop Media

In a celebration of music’s universal language, the stage will also feature One or Eight, a boy group from Japan, singer-songwriter Xiao Bing Chih, singer-songwriter Angie and DJ Inquisitive, who will fire up the crowd with high-octane remixes of Mandopop and K-pop hits. Singapore’s Shigga Shay, Lennerd Lim, Yokez, Jordin Tan, Elton Lee and Ruth Kueo will deliver a live rendition of the extravaganza’s 2025 theme song, Music in My Stride 2.0 feat Shigga Shay. The three-hour, non-stop celebration will take fans on a ride through the finest of Mandopop. Tickets for Yes 933 Hits Fest 2025

Building on a spectacular 2023 debut that sold out within an hour, the event is poised to deliver a blend of award presentations with live performances, promising a grand celebration of the best of Mandopop. Themed “My Beat, My Way”, Mediacorp Yes 933 Hits Fest 2025 will honour the 18 winners across seven categories: Artiste Of The Year (10 awardees, including Tan), Newcomer of the Year (two awardees, including Firdhaus), Hit of the Year (one awardee), Yes 933 Hitmakers (two awardees, including Dior), Spop Media Recommendation (one awardee), Spop Best Local Lyrics

Tan. – PIC FROM SONY MUSIC

Dior. – PIC FROM LOST CONTROL

Firdhaus. – PIC FROM LOOLALA MUSIC

will be available online from today, and are priced at S$58 (RM191), S$48 and S$38. Audiences who are unable to attend the concert in person may

also catch the show live via Channel U, MeWatch and the Mediacorp Entertainment YouTube Channel on Sept 28, 7pm to 10pm.