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Veteran Malaysian entertainer Salih Yaacob has no regrets about selling his 1990s hit album Pisang Panas for just RM5,000 three decades ago, despite forgoing substantial royalty payments.
The Malaysian Artistes' Association will present resolutions to the Prime Minister following a Music Practitioners Convention on June 21, addressing long-standing industry challenges including royalty distribution, artificial intelligence regulation, and career pathways for musicians.
Mandopop singer David Huang, celebrated for chart-topping tracks and multiple Golden Melody Awards, has passed away at 61 in Honolulu. His death cause remains unknown.
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South Korean singer-songwriter Lee Mu-jin has sued his management company Big Planet Made, demanding contract termination and resolution of unpaid financial obligations.
Malaysian singer-songwriter Yuna has become the first local artiste to exceed one billion streams on Spotify. The 40-year-old remains skeptical of AI in music creation, emphasizing that genuine emotion and human experience cannot be replicated by machines.