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LYFE FRIDAY | JAN 23, 2026

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A FTER nearly two decades away from the music scene, singer Krisya Norsabrina Roslan, better known as Krisya, is ready to return to the entertainment industry, with a renewed focus on refining her vocal quality and singing techniques. Krisya, 44, however, stressed that she is in no rush to release a new single. Instead, she is taking a more measured approach in charting the direction of her career, including exploring genres that truly complement her vocal character. “I want to evaluate my next steps in this industry more maturely because my voice is quite deep and not every song suits me. When I do return (to singing), I want to do it properly and deliver the best for my fans,” she said. The Gemersik singer said finding composers who understand the strengths of her voice is a top priority, to ensure that each song highlights her true vocal identity rather than merely following current trends. “For me, it is more important that a song is composed to suit my vocal character and capabilities, not just to keep up with trends,” she said, adding that she also hopes to produce an album. Elaborating further, Krisya said her renewed enthusiasm to return to the industry came after she was offered the opportunity to sing the theme song for the film Keluang Man last year, which she described as a major turning point in her life. She said prior to that, after getting married, she chose to focus on her family as well as managing a business with her husband. “But when the opportunity to re-record the theme song for Keluang Man came, it made me feel that this was truly a blessing and the right time to make a comeback,” she said. The mother of four also acknowledged that her husband’s full support has been her main source of strength in returning to the entertainment world, including sharing the responsibility of managing their household. “My husband encouraged me to

Krisya says her husband’s full

support has been her main source of strength in returning to the entertainment world.

Krisya to focus on refining vocal quality

o Artiste in no rush to release new single, taking more measured approach to career

beginning in reconnecting with fans and the local music industry. “Participating in this programme felt like the opening of a new chapter in my artistic career. Even though I only lasted nine weeks, I truly enjoyed being able to sing on stage again in front of a live audience,” she said. – Bernama

just give it a try, and his support made me more confident. Besides, the children are growing up, so why not make the most of this opportunity?” she said. Commenting on her participation in the reality television programme Gegar Vaganza 12 last year, Krisya described the experience as a fresh

Krisya says finding composers who understand the strengths of her voice is a top priority.

New Gegar Vaganza champion Iskandar Ismail ready for Malaysia SINGAPORE-BORN singer Iskandar Ismail lived up to expectations when he was crowned champion of the 12th season of Gegar Vaganza (GV12), in a lively finale recently held at the Shah Alam City Council Auditorium. smoothly tonight. All the effort and preparation we put in has finally paid off.

Gegar Vaganza season 12 winners (from left): Indonesian trio Mendua consisting of Marishaa Friska Halauwet, Pungky Purnanto and Diana Puspitasari, Iskandar and Nubhan.

“I truly did not expect to win because at first, I didn’t want to join GV, but with encouragement from my wife, I decided to continue, and thankfully I emerged as the champion,” he told a press conference after the final concert. In the grand finale, the 47-year-old singer impressed the audience with a solo performance of Madah Berhelah , followed by a duet with renowned singer Jaclyn Victor in Senja Nan Merah , before competing in the “battle” segment with Cerita Kedai Kopi and Pink Venom alongside Nubhan and

With the win, Iskandar took home RM100,000 in cash, a living room set, and a trophy, bringing to a close a journey he described as one of the most challenging phases of his artistic career. Iskandar said the success was the result of hard work, focus and discipline throughout the 12-week competition. “ Alhamdulillah , everything went

soundtrack, a duet with singer Idayu titled Mahal , and a Hari Raya song,” he said. Meanwhile, GV12 runner-up went to Indonesian trio Mendua, while Nubhan placed third. Mark Adam finished fourth, followed by Mell Sakura in fifth place and Ruri Repvblik in sixth. The programme was hosted by Nabil Ahmad and Sherry Al Hadad, and judged by permanent panel Datuk Ramli M.S, Datuk Syafinaz Selamat and Hetty Koes Endang. – Bernama

Vaganza , after Aliff Aziz (GV8 champion) and Hady Mirza (GV6 champion together with Naqiu). Commenting on his direction after GV12, the father of three said he is now ready to relocate and expand his career in Malaysia. “If given the opportunity, I want to work hard here to break into the market, but I want to do it gradually and according to the plans set by the management, Mind Order, here. “So far, we already have several projects lined up, including a drama

Mell Sakura. He said if his late father R. Ismail, a singer from the 1970s era, were still alive today, he would surely be proud of his achievement. “My late father was one of the people who gave me a lot of encouragement and guidance from the very beginning of my career in this industry. If he were here, he would have hugged and kissed me – this victory is also for my father,” he said. For the record, Iskandar is the third singer from Singapore to win Gegar

Iskandar (left) singing a duet with Jaclyn. – ALL PICS FROM BERNAMA