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- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Maher Zain to return to Malaysia after six years
PETALING JAYA: After a six-year hiatus from Malaysia, internationally renowned Swedish-Lebanese singer Maher Zain, 43, is set to return for his highly anticipated 2025 Southeast Asia Tour, with concerts scheduled in both Malaysia and Singapore this August.
Speaking via video conference to reporters gathered at a press conference held at Ruang Ruma, Maher expressed his excitement about performing once again for his Southeast Asian fans.
"It's been six years since I last visited Malaysia, and thank God, I'll be returning this August for the 2025 Southeast Asia Tour," he said.
"I'm truly happy and excited to reconnect with fans in Malaysia and Singapore through my music – songs that I hope still resonate with many. Thank you to all my fans for your continued support."
Currently based in Turkiye, Maher also touched on his Malay-speaking skills, admitting that he needs some practice after such a long absence.
"I need to relearn and practise my Malay because it's been a while. But God willing, I'll pick it up again in the next two months," said the singer, who has several songs recorded in Malay.
"It's important for me to speak Malay when I'm in Malaysia; it's a way of connecting with the audience. I just hope all preparations go smoothly."
Maher rose to prominence in Malaysia through his spiritually inspired songs such as 'Insya Allah', 'Thank You Allah', 'The Chosen One', and 'Palestine Will Be Free', all featured on his 2009 debut album.
His last performance in Malaysia was during the Maher Zain Malaysia Tour 2019, with shows at major venues including Axiata Arena Bukit Jalil, Pasir Gudang (Johor), SPICE Arena (Penang), and Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS).
