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  • RIM Honors Music Industry Professionals at ‘Sumbangan Rahmah Industri Muzik 2024’ Charity Event”

    RIM Honors Music Industry Professionals at ‘Sumbangan Rahmah Industri Muzik 2024’ Charity Event”

    The Recording Industry of Malaysia (RIM) hosted a heartfelt tribute to music industry practitioners together with Public Performance Malaysia (PPM) at the ‘Sumbangan Rahmah Industri Muzik 2024’ (SRIM) charity programme event in conjunction with this year’s Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations held tonight at Pullman KLCC. This significant occasion aimed to provide support to those who have encountered financial difficulties and health challenges in their professional journey within the local music industry.

    In his statement, Rosmin Hashim, the Chairman of RIM and PPM expressed gratitude for the support received for the ‘Sumbangan Rahmah Industri Muzik’ charity programme which was launched on 31 May 2023.  The charity programme, an extension of RIM’s Emergency Fund aid initiative and supported by Public Performance Malaysia (PPM), Malaysia’s oldest Collective Management Organisation (CMO) has an annual allocation of RM100,000 to aid music industry practitioners facing financial hardship and health issues.

    “The ‘Sumbangan Rahmah Industri Muzik’ supports the Perpaduan Government with the ‘Negara Madani’ initiative, aimed at alleviating the cost of living burden faced by the people including music industry practitioners. To-date, a total of 48 local music industry practitioners have benefited from RIM’s SRIM and Emergency Fund charity programmes” said Rosmin.

    He added that “the SRIM fund can benefit all music industry practitioners from singers, musicians, songwriters, public relations officers of recording companies to entertainment journalists who have all played an important part in the development of the local music industry. With the SRIM 2024 event tonight, we are continuing our efforts to provide deserving local music industry practitioners the assistance that they sorely need to alleviate their hardship. We are also deeply honoured to have YB Datuk Armizan bin Mohd Ali, the KPDN Minister to officiate tonight’s proceedings, showing that the government supports initiatives aimed at alleviating the hardships faced by the people including music industry practitioners”.

    Among the highlights of the event was the recognition of 21 deserving recipients comprising songwriters, performers, record label personnel and entertainment journalists who have fallen on hard times. The following deserving local music industry practitioners were acknowledged for their long service and significant contributions to the local music industry:

    1. Roy Rauzan – Singer
    2. Fredo (Flybaits) – Singer
    3. Shuib (Freedom) – Musician
    4. Nas Ahmad (Melodi) – Entertainment TV Journalist 
    5. Isma Aliff – Singer 
    6. Azman Warren – Singer 
    7. Lord Lokman – Composer
    8. Raja Zainal (Bumiputra Rockers) – Musician 
    9. Cico Harahap – Singer
    10. Abass Abu Bakar (Mamu) – Composer
    11. S. Rohani – Singer 
    12. To’ki – Singer/Composer 
    13. Mel (Wings) – Singer 
    14. Dwan (Harian Metro) – Entertainment Journalist 
    15. Rosmansah (Manpare) – Musician 
    16. Rina Baharin – Recording Company PR
    17. Zydee (One Nation Emcees) – Singer 
    18. Jessy – Singer
    19. Sariah Idris – Recording Company PR 
    20. Iskandar (Spring) – Musician 
    21. Huzz Kamaludin (URTV) – Entertainment Journalist

    Special honours were also bestowed upon two outstanding local artistes, Ernie Zakri and Dolla who have made great strides in the international markets. Recently, Ernie Zakri topped the Gen 98.7 FM radio chart in Indonesia with her duet song “Masing Masing” with Indonesian singer, Govinda while Dolla recently represented Malaysia in the popular reality programme, ‘Show It All’ in China. Their latest achievements serve as further testament to the ability of Malaysian talents to break into regional and global markets. 

    In his speech, Rosmin also highlighted the importance of extending the term of copyright protection to 70 years or longer to enable rights holders to earn royalties for a longer period of time and to be in line with new international standards. Rosmin also lauded the KPDN ministry’s anti-piracy enforcement action that has helped the local music industry achieve the highest revenues in its history in 2023.    

    Following the KPDN Minister’s officiation of the programme, guests were treated to entertaining performances by current and evergreen artistes such as Amir Masdi, Ernie Zakri, Dolla, Syamel, Dina and Xpose, Dato’ Aishah and Jay Jay. 

    Details of the ‘Sumbangan Rahmah Industri Muzik’ charity programme including eligibility, criteria and application form can be found at www.rim.org.my/sumbangan-rahmah-application 

    For more information, visit www.rim.org.my or follow us at facebook.com/RecordingIndustryMalaysia and @recordingindustrymalaysia on Instagram.

  • Kisah Sensasi: Syasya Meninggalkan Dolla – Apa Impaknya Dalam Industri Muzik Malaysia?

    Kisah Sensasi: Syasya Meninggalkan Dolla – Apa Impaknya Dalam Industri Muzik Malaysia?

    Gelombang kejutan melanda industri muzik tempatan dengan pengumuman mengejutkan mengenai Syasya, salah satu wajah terkenal dalam kumpulan Dolla. Keputusannya untuk meninggalkan kumpulan tersebut telah memunculkan pelbagai spekulasi dan tanda tanya di kalangan peminat dan pengikut setia.

    Syasya, yang sebenarnya Norsyasya Afiqah Shahrizal, memilih untuk mengejar kebahagiaan peribadi dengan mengumumkan pengunduran dirinya dari Dolla. Alasan yang diberikan, iaitu perancangan untuk mendirikan rumah tangga, menambah lagi kehairanan di kalangan peminat. Apa yang membuatkan berita ini lebih kontroversial ialah pengakuan bahawa perkahwinannya menjadi faktor utama di sebalik keputusannya.

    Reaksi daripada peminat terbahagi. Ada yang memberikan sokongan penuh kepada langkahnya, sementara yang lain merasakan kehilangan besar atas bakat yang dipersembahkan oleh Syasya dalam kumpulan tersebut. Persoalan yang dikemukakan, adakah ini akan menamatkan kerjaya muziknya sepenuhnya?

    Sementara itu, Dolla sendiri masih meneruskan perjalanan mereka dalam industri muzik. Meskipun terpaksa berhadapan dengan kekosongan yang ditinggalkan oleh Syasya, mereka berusaha untuk terus mengekalkan kejayaan dan menarik perhatian di peringkat antarabangsa. Namun, cabaran besar menunggu untuk mengisi ruang yang ditinggalkan oleh vokalis berbakat tersebut.

    Kisah kontroversi ini memberi sentuhan dramatik kepada dunia muzik Malaysia. Dengan banyak spekulasi dan minat yang meningkat, semua mata tertumpu kepada perjalanan seterusnya bagi Syasya, Dolla, dan industri muzik tempatan secara keseluruhannya. Apa yang akan berlaku seterusnya? Itulah persoalan yang kini menghantui peminat dan penganalisis industri muzik.

  • ‘THIS IS THE A.C.A.B.’ ONE NIGHT INDIE NOSTALGIC SHOWCASE 2024

    ‘THIS IS THE A.C.A.B.’ ONE NIGHT INDIE NOSTALGIC SHOWCASE 2024

    THE A.C.A.B. is an Indie band consisting of A.C.A.B. band members when they were playing Indie music in ’05-’07. A.C.A.B. in 2003 had already played their last & farewell gig before frontman Max went on to study abroad in London the same year & when he came back in 2005, he formed THE A.C.A.B. with A.C.A.B.’s ex-bandmembers Edy on guitars, Irfan on drums & Mono from The Times on bass with Max on guitars & vocals. 

    THE A.C.A.B. managed to record their only Indie album, “THIS IS THE A.C.A.B.” in 2005 & when it was released in 2006 it was the highest selling album in Malaysia for 3 consecutive weeks on RIM Charts. During it’s short period from ’05’-07, THE A.C.A.B. managed to give an impact to the Malaysian Indie music scene by playing 2 Rock The World concerts in ’06 & ’07, played festivals like Digi Street Blast & Hitz TV Birthday Bash, played few shows & own showcases, their songs like “Setelah” & “Angkasa” were frequently played & being on the charts of radio stations, did an appearance on Muzik-Muzik with the song, “Setelah” which stayed on the Juara Lagu nomination throughout 2006-2007 & others before splitting up in 2007 & returning back as, “A.C.A.B.” in 2008. 

    Now, after 18 years of hiatus, THE A.C.A.B. will be coming back for a one night only reunion, “THIS IS THE A.C.A.B.” INDIE NOSTALGIC SHOWCASE 2024 at Bentley Music Auditorium, Mutiara Damansara playing a showcase of their only album with it’s original lineup on 1st June 2024 8.30pm! 

    Make sure to catch this live performance & it’s a must for every Indie music lovers as we will be reliving THE A.C.A.B. & Malaysia Indie Nostalgic moments of the middle 2000’s for one night only! THIS IS… THE A.C.A.B. & WE’RE COMIN’ AT YOU!

  • Kat Roshan’s Personal Journey and Inspiration Behind “Cinta Putih”

    Last year, Kat Roshan marked a personal milestone by collaborating with Korean star Su Jin through her single ‘Going Crazy Wild’. Now, the Malaysian rising star returns with another musical offering for her fans.

    This time, Kat Roshan unleashes a beautiful ballad called ‘Cinta Putih’ which was written by the renowned Indonesian composer and producer, Chossy Pratama. “I worked with him for the very first time at the age of 13. He graciously rearranged the song, “Rasa” for me which became my first release in 2019. The song and its lyrics moved many emotions in me just like this new song, ‘Cinta Putih’,” chimed Kat Roshan.

    Cinta Putih’ which directly translates to ‘white love’ basically implies ‘pure and innocent love’.

    “However, Pak Chossy said I was free to interpret the ballad according to how I feel, and the emotions will show when I sing it. When I first recorded the demo, I was moved to tears with the melody and lyrics. I felt blessed that there was so much love surrounding me and I realised how much love there was inside of me,” she explained.

    According to Kat Roshan, Pak Chossy had basically taken her style of writing and incorporated it into “Cinta Putih”. “Initially, he told me that he had no lyrics nor a concept to write about. However, he said that he could relate to one of my previous English releases, “Oasis”, which he had produced as well. In the Oasis music video, I was in a colourful outfit and that inspired him to write a song about the opposite and pure white (‘putih’ in Malay/Indonesian) was what came out!

    “I am very thankful to Pak Chossy for making the arduous journey from Dili in East Timor, then transiting in Jakarta and finally arriving in KL to direct me during the recording of “Cinta Putih” and another song, “I Believe” which I hope to release in the next half of the year,” Kat Roshan added.

    Pak Chossy who turns 73 this year also brought his talented daughter, Aubrey who wrote the string quartet for this song.

    “My mentor, Mr. Ong Peng Chu, who is one of Pak Chossy’s oldest friends in the music industry was also present to lend his support. We recorded the song at Starmount Studios, under the production of Mr. Alex Lee whose studio was where I had recorded ‘Rasa’ and multiple other songs. The Lyric Music Video was produced by Nor Mikhail, who is also one of the talents in my past video, ‘One Day From Today’. Mikhail was comprehensive in his feel of the song and the direction of the final product that you see,” said Kat Roshan.

    Kat Roshan hopes that her listeners will be moved by the powerful emotions of love in this song and can channel this positivity in their daily lives. This is also her second Malay song, and she hopes that her listeners will enjoy it.

    Cinta Putih is set for release on all digital platforms such as Spotify, Apple Music, KKBOX, Deezer and Youtube Music on the 16 April 2024, with the music video on Universal Music Malaysia official YouTube channel.

  • DATO’ SRI DR IRMOHIZAM BIN IBRAHIM TERIMA PENGIKTIRAFAN SEBAGAI PROFESOR ADJUNG USIM DI FAKULTI SYARIAH DAN UNDANG-UNDANG

    Dato’ Sri Dr Irmohizam bin Ibrahim, Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan World Trade Centre Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) telah dilantik sebagai Profesor Adjung di Fakulti Syariah dan Undang-Undang (FSU) Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM), selama tempoh dua tahun, berkuat kuasa pada 1 April 2024 hingga 31 Mac 2026.

    Watikah pelantikan tersebut telah disampaikan oleh Profesor Dato’ Ts Dr Sharifudin Md Shaarani (Naib Canselor USIM) dan disaksikan oleh Dato’ Muhammad Haizuan Rozali (Pendaftar USIM), Prof. Madya Dr. Nik Salida Suhaila Nik Saleh (Dekan FSU) dan Prof. Madya Dr. Izawati Wook (Timbalan Dekan Akademik FSU).

    Peranan Dato’ Sri Dr Irmohizam bin Ibrahim sebagai Profesor Adjung di FSU USIM adalah untuk meyumbangkan ilmu pengetahuan dan pengalaman dalam Undang-Undang kepada warga FSU serta menjadi penasihat dan terlibat dalam menilai dan memberi input kepada kurikulum dan program yang ada di FSU. Selain itu, beliau akan menambah nilai kepada USIM dengan menyampaikan syarahan dan menyertai dialog dan seminar dalam bidang kepakarannya kepada pelajar dan kakitangan USIM.

    Tambahan pula, beliau bakal memainkan peranan penting dalam mempromosi USIM dalam acara pameran, dialog, seminar dan persidangan antarabangsa serta membantu dalam membimbing USIM dengan memberikan pandangan strategik dalam aspek akademik dan pengantarabangsaan. Sebagai Ahli Lembaga Pengarah World Trade Centers Association (WTCA), beliau berhasrat untuk memperkenalkan dan mendedahkan USIM di peringkat global dengan rangkaian ahli Pusat Dagangan Dunia yang lain.

    “Pelantikan ini sangat bermakna buat saya kerana pada asalnya karier saya bermula dengan bidang Undang-Undang. Saya bersedia memikul tanggungjawab ini serta menyumbang secara positif kepada pertumbuhan dan pembangunan FSU USIM. Saya amat seronok untuk melibatkan diri dalam bidang Undang-Undang dan akan memastikan ilmu pengetahuan dan pengalaman saya akan dikongsikan dengan sebaiknya dengan warga USIM. Saya berharap untuk memberikan perspektif yang baru dengan pengalaman saya yang kepelbagaian kepada warga FSU USIM.” kata Dato’ Sri Dr Irmohizam bin Ibrahim yang juga pernah menjadi Ahli Jawatankuasa Khas Mengenai Rasuah (JKMR) Suruhanjaya Pencegahan Rasuah Malaysia (SPRM).

    Dato’ Sri Dr Irmohizam bin Ibrahim berkelulusan dari Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia (UIAM) dengan Ijazah Sarjana Muda Undang-Undang (LLB) (Kepujian) serta Diploma Lanjutan dalam Undang-Undang Syariah dan Amalan Perundangan (DSLP) serta memiliki Ijazah Sarjana Undang-Undang (LLM) dari Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM). Dato’ Sri Dr Irmohizam kini mengikuti pengajian di peringkat PhD yang ketiga dalam jurusan Pengurusan dan Pentadbiran Pertahanan di Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM).

    Pengiktirafan ini menunjukkan kecemerlangan beliau secara menyeluruh dalam bidang Undang-Udang dimana beliau juga pernah menjadi Pensyarah Undang-Undang di Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM). Beliau juga merupakan Rakan Kongsi Kanan di Ganesan & Irmohizam Advocates & Solicitors. Seluruh warga WTCKL ingin mengucapkan setinggi-tinggi tahniah kepada Dato’ Sri Dr Irmohizam bin Ibrahim atas pengiktirafan yang berprestij ini.