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LYFE THURSDAY | JAN 15, 2026

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Cantonese CNY song All In For The New Year launches

KL-based Filipino artiste Zeauk explores love in latest single MALAYSIA-BASED, Filipino singer Zeauk is set to release his latest single Say It on Jan 23, a warm and intimate pop-R&B release that explores love stepping fully into commitment, capturing the moment when feelings evolve into a promise meant to last. The English-Filipino track explores the quiet certainty of commitment – a shift from fleeting emotion to a love grounded in intention. Continuing the emotional thread introduced in 4Ever , Say It reflects themes of devotion, faith and the conscious decision to stand by one person, offering a perspective that feels both personal and widely relatable. Musically, the song sits comfortably between contemporary R&B and melodic pop, favouring smooth production and understated arrangements that allow its emotional core to take centre stage. Rather than leaning on grand declarations, Say It focuses on sincerity and clarity, capturing the moment when love moves beyond hesitation. The track is written by Zeauk, also known as Zeus Rectra, with composition and arrangement handled by Zeauk alongside Mingaling, who also produced, mixed and mastered the song. Executive production comes from Ezra Kairo. As a well-established figure in Malaysia’s music industry, Mingaling has previously worked with artistes such as Dolla, K-Clique, Zubir Khan and Ezra Kairo, bringing a refined and emotionally grounded sound to the project. Zeauk has steadily built his profile across Southeast Asia through radio play, television appearances and digital releases. Known for songwriting that draws from personal reflection and multicultural influences, he has gained recognition for his restrained, intimate approach to pop-R&B storytelling. The release of Say It will be supported by a regional promotional rollout, including media coverage, social media initiatives and radio and television exposure across Malaysia, the Philippines and Southeast Asia. Say It and its lyric video will be available on all major streaming platforms from Jan 23.

T VBI Company Limited (TVBI) has launched its new original Cantonese Chinese New Year (CNY) song All In For The New Year . The festive track brings together eight Malaysian artistes — Rax Teh, Xair Pang, Andy Lau, Alan Seow, Ezen Chan, Zev Leong, Vincent Chin and Tyrell Low — who unite to welcome the Year of the Horse with an upbeat rhythm and high-spirited energy. Featuring a catchy, feel-good melody paired with lively dance choreography and a humour-filled music video, All In For The New Year aims to deliver a fresh Cantonese festive hit that instantly captures the spirit of CNY, spreading joy, positivity and auspicious wishes to audiences. Composed by Madison Lau with lyrics by Jazz Ying, the song draws inspiration from the commonly used Cantonese phrase hou gan yiu (it is very important), a colloquial expression frequently heard in the composer’s daily life. Its warm sense of familiarity and strong local character inspired the creation of a festive anthem infused with rich Cantonese charm and joyful CNY spirit. The lyrics o Eight Malaysian artistes unite to welcome Year of Horse with winning, radiant 2026 message NATIONAL badminton mixed doubles pair Goh Soon Huat and Shevon Lai, together with national swimmer Welson Sim, have launched a limited-edition series of pure gold collectible cards. The collectibles feature moments from the athletes’ sporting careers, translating their competitive journeys into commemorative keepsakes. Each card contains a 0.25g piece of 999 fine gold and is individually numbered. For Goh and Lai, currently ranked among the world’s top mixed doubles pairs, the initiative serves as a way to acknowledge the years spent competing at the highest level and the support they have received along the way. Each athlete has released an individual edition, allowing fans to own a card tied specifically to their career milestones. Goh said sustained support from fans has played an important role throughout his career, particularly during more challenging periods. He noted that modern athletes are required to manage not only physical demands, but also discipline and mental resilience off the court. Lai said sporting success is shaped by long term development rather than individual results. She added that the gold card represents a personal milestone, describing it

All In For The New Year brings out the message that this CNY is important.

MV, All In For The New Year is expected to spark a new wave of CNY excitement within Malaysia’s Chinese-speaking community, and is poised to become one of the most talked-about original Cantonese festive songs of CNY 2026. As the festive season approaches, audiences are invited to tune in and soak up the joyful CNY atmosphere — welcoming a Year of the Horse filled with success, prosperity and style.

incorporate playful and auspicious phrases such as “prosper”, “strong”, “smooth” and “beautiful”, making the song highly memorable while symbolising good fortune, success and positivity for the year ahead. The music video (MV) is directed by Wen Hao, who described the filming process as “fun and energetic”, praising the strong chemistry and dedication of all eight artistes. He hopes the MV showcases a more genuine, charming and entertaining side of the performers, allowing audiences to connect with them in a fresh and light hearted way. With the release of both the full song and

The CNY anthem is presented by UMW Toyota Motor and Armani Group, with special thanks to Starbucks Malaysia, Spritzer Malaysia and Laguna Media. M’sian athletes release pure gold collectible cards

From left: Sim, Lai and Goh launching their limited-edition series of pure gold collectible cards.

competitive swimming. He also expressed appreciation for supporters who stood by him during periods of recovery and transition. Following their appearance at the BWF World Tour Finals 2025 in Hangzhou, Goh and Lai have shifted their focus to preparations for the upcoming season, maintaining regular training routines ahead of international competitions. Both said they are working towards stronger performances at the Asian Championships in 2026. Sim described 2026 as an important year in his career, noting that it coincides with the latter part of his 20s. He said his focus remains on improving performance, setting new benchmarks and continuing to grow as an athlete. Issued by TheCover Asia in collaboration with Click Entertainment, the limited-edition gold cards are priced at RM360. Each card comes with a premium holder.

as a shared memory with supporters who have followed her journey over the years. National swimmer Welson Sim, an Olympian and national record holder in the 100m, 200m, 400m and 800m freestyle events, said the card symbolises patience and consistency — qualities that define

Zeauk is a Filipino independent musician and visual artist based in Kuala Lumpur.

The limited-edition gold cards are priced at RM360 each.