#SHOWBIZ: Nadeera and Hael duet leads Top 10 new Raya songs this year
Entertainment portal Akses Malaysia recently revealed its Top 10 most trending Raya songs of 2025, and they included duets by Dolla's former singer Syasya Rizal and singer-actress Nur Fazura Sharifuddin, Anugerah Juara Lagu contenders Hael Husaini Razmi and Nadeera Zaini, and pop queen Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza.
Leading the list of 2025's top 10 Raya songs, as measured by YouTube presence, is Hael's and Nadeera's Meriah Lain Macam, an upbeat song about young Malaysians cherishing their loved ones during Hari Raya and seeking forgiveness for past mistakes. To date it has garnered about 16 million views on YouTube.
Former One Nation Emcees lead singer Mimi Norhisham or Mimifly appears to be the most talked-about artiste this Raya season, largely because of her new Raya song Raya Serumpun that comes with a colourful, stylish and (to certain people) daring music video.
Raya Serumpun has even been hailed by pop king Anuar Zain as his favourite new Raya song, for its soul, energy and positive vibes, not to mention Mimi's "sexy" dance moves and her brilliant combination of hip-hop, Asli, and pop sounds.
The real message behind this song, however, is the need for Malaysians to unite and appreciate each other's cultures in the spirit of Bangsa Malaysia, and it has garnered 14 million YouTube views.
Syasya and Fazura's duet, with the cutesy title Raya Pum Pang, comes next with 4 million YouTube views.
This cheerful and boisterous duet combines modern and traditional pop, and is complemented with a special, yet simple dance move.
Siti, as the country's number one singer, definitely ranks high up every list, and her new Raya single Raya Nak Ke Mana? is fourth-placed.
Catchy with meaningful lyrics, this sing-along song is an easy-listening tune to accompany every balik kampung journey, for it is all about keeping Raya traditions alive.
Raya Nak Ke Mana? has also garnered 4 million views on YouTube.
Another Siti who is a sweetheart to most music lovers, Siti Nordiana, shows her perennial sweet side with the melodious and soothing Hari Lebaran.
This song is number five, and talks about scrumptious Raya food, the warmth of being with one's family and seeking forgiveness in the spirit of kindness.
The other top five songs are Wany Hasrita's Raya Telah Tiba, Umairah's Tak Balik Raya which is specially for those who have to work during Raya, Dayang Nurfaizah's Jodoh Hari Raya about finding love during Raya, the Aisha Retno and Aziz Harun duet Ketipak Ketipung Raya which is an update of their 2024 version, and Iman Fandi's Hari Raya Raya Raya which is humorous and comes with a special dance.
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