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New Straits Times
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Indonesia's 'Soundtrack Queen' makes good her promise with magical show
LAST year acclaimed Indonesian singer-songwriter Melly Goeslaw promised Malaysian fans that she would be returning to the Axiata Arena for yet another concert, the third in her on-going Ada Apa Dengan Melly & Friends? series. If her concert on June 1 last year was themed Graduation Night, this year's was Prom Night naturally. The Indonesian music legend, dubbed the Queen Of Soundtracks, put another 9,000 fans under her musical spell for two-and-a-half hours at the arena as she sang 26 of her hits, including medleys, with ample sing-along opportunities for the cheering audience. Ably assisted by four pop musicians headed by her husband Anto Hoed, plus a 12-member orchestra, the 51-year-old singer also had three guest artistes namely Indonesian actor Nicholas Saputra of the hit 2002 movie 'Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?' (AADC) which she scored, promising new Indonesian pop singer Dinda Ghania, and Malaysia's very own award-winning singer Aina Abdul. Several Malaysian and Indonesian artistes attended the 9pm concert, and Melly introduced them at the start of the show. They included Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, Datuk Amy, Elite and Indonesian singer-actor Raffi Ahmad. Melly's evening began with the fast-paced 'Ku Bahagia'. This popular song from the soundtrack of AADC saw her guests sing along from the word "go" and ended with Melly saying: "Thank you Malaysia, I love you all." UNIVERSAL After her second song 'Ingin Mencintai Dan Dicintai', she remarked: "Music is the universal language. We may not speak the same language, but all of us love good music." As the guitarists strummed their instruments louder, the guests knew that Melly's next song was 'Pencinta Wanita', made popular by Irwansyah, the star of the 2006 tear-jerker movie 'Heart'. Fans sportingly sang the first few lines as well as the chorus, and Melly remarked that "party time has finally begun". SAD SONG After 'Malam Pertama', a song about first dates, Melly belted out 'Suara Hati Seorang Kekasih', a sad song about the challenges of a relationship, and 'Sampai Ku Menutup Mata', a poignant anthem about endless love. Melly introduced her fans to 'Jika', the song which landed her in KL back in the early 2000s, and it sounded great with a jazzy new arrangement. 'Jika' was followed by another good rearrangement, 'Gantung', a sentimental number about abruptly ended relationships. THICK Melly said: "True friends stand by you through thick and thin, you will only know who they are when you are down." This signalled her next song 'Cinta Sejati', which sounded like an ode to romantic love but was really about friendship. Melly's first medley came next in the form of 'Bimbang' and 'Denting'. The first song was a sing-along about fighting feelings of love while the second was about sleepless nights. WHITE Melly then introduced one of her favourite Malaysian singers, whom she dubbed as the country's Lady Gaga. Aina Abdul emerged majestically on stage, dressed in a flowing white dress inspired by the white peacock, to deliver a power-packed and soulful version of 'Cinta', the theme from Kabir Bhatia's hit 2006 movie of the same name. Melly then talked about three of her favourite Malaysian singers and hinted that her next medley would feature popular songs from two of them in the audience. She sang 'Janji Manismu' made popular by Datuk Aishah Ariffin, 'Isabella' made popular by Search and 'Betapa Ku Cinta Padamu' made popular by Siti. MARCELL Another monster hit from AADC came shortly after the less known 'Di Mana Malumu', a song about treating one's partner cruelly. It was 'Hanya Memuji', which was made popular by Indonesian singers Shanty and Marcell Siahaan and has always been in Melly's "must sing" list. Melly's next two songs were 'Tentang Seseorang', an ode to her Mr Right, and 'Berdua Lebih Baik', the most "sunshiny" song for the concert. MOTHERS Melly's second guest singer came next, looking sweet and stunning. Dinda performed 'Jangan Pernah Berubah' with Melly and 'Bunda', a passionate tribute to mothers. The final guest artiste emerged next as a poet. Nicholas recited a poem by his AADC character Rangga, as fans cheered and screamed, and this heralded Melly's return to the stage to sing the title track of AADC in a medley which included Ratusan Purnama. BBB The theme song for another well-known romantic comedy 'Eiffel I'm In Love' (2003) was Melly's next number. Titled 'Tak Tahan Lagi', it also proved a fan favourite. Melly then got everyone dancing with 'Let's Dance Together', her 2006 duet with BBB, and 'Hey Ladies', a 2009 hit for Datuk Seri Rossa. "I've had a great time in KL and I've also visited the wonderful Cameron Highlands. Thank you so much Malaysia," said Melly. CAMERON HIGHLANDS The singer had a brief drink before giving her fans 'Salah', 'Bagaikan Langit', 'I Just Wanna Say' and 'Demikianlah', and all three guests joined her. While Melly may not be a powerhouse diva like Krisdayanti, she is very much a star in Indonesia. Indonesia's best known female composer and lyricist, she is a "hit maker" whose songs have adorned many drama and movie soundtracks.
Yahoo
26-02-2025
- Business
- Yahoo
Liminal Releases Age Assurance Insights Featuring Benchmark of 40+ Leading Vendors to Guide Compliance and Innovation in Regulated Industries
New Reports on Age Verification and Age Estimation Provide In-Depth Analysis of Market Trends, Vendor Capabilities, and Compliance Challenges NEW YORK, Feb. 26, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- As global regulations tighten and digital trust becomes a top business priority, Liminal, the intelligence platform for complex markets and regulated industries, has released two groundbreaking insights reports: the Link Index: Age Verification and the Link Index: Age Estimation - benchmarking 40+ leading vendors shaping the future of age assurance. These reports provide a detailed analysis of the evolving age assurance landscape, addressing regulatory compliance, emerging technologies, and vendor benchmarking for enterprises navigating online safety, digital identity, and fraud prevention. As governments and regulatory bodies introduce stricter mandates for online age verification and age estimation, businesses face growing challenges in ensuring compliance while maintaining a seamless user experience. Liminal's latest reports deliver data-driven insights and strategic guidance for decision-makers to adopt future-proof solutions. Key Findings from the Reports: Market Growth and Urgency: The global age assurance market is set to grow from $5.7 billion in 2025 to $10.4 billion by 2029, driven by increasing regulatory enforcement and demand for safer online environments. Regulatory Complexity: Organizations face challenges balancing compliance with user experience, as 85% of practitioners rank data privacy and user experience as the second most important factors in age assurance solution purchases. This highlights the need for strategies that ensure compliance without compromising user experience. Diverging Vendor Capabilities: The reports segment leading vendors into legacy data solutions, identity-driven companies, and next-generation AI-powered verification specialists. Future-Ready Age Estimation: Companies are shifting toward biometric, AI-driven, and behavioral analytics-based estimation models, with 86% of industry leaders prioritizing user experience alongside compliance. Fraud Prevention Needs: 38% of users report encountering deepfakes online, driving increased demand for age assurance solutions incorporating fraud detection and advanced capabilities beyond facial biometric matching. Global Regulatory Pressure: By 2026, compliance-related fines are expected to exceed $2.5 billion, making non-compliance an expensive risk for organizations failing to adopt effective solutions. Business Impact of Age Assurance As digital interactions increase across industries, companies must address growing concerns around age assurance. Social media platforms face mounting pressure to safeguard younger users, online gaming platforms require stricter identity verification, and e-commerce businesses must balance compliance with seamless user experience. Recent regulatory developments, such as the UK's Age-Appropriate Design Code (AADC) and expanding COPPA mandates, underscore the urgency for companies to integrate scalable, privacy-preserving age verification and estimation technologies. Failure to comply could result in significant reputational damage and financial penalties. "With increasing regulatory scrutiny and the growing need for digital identity solutions, businesses must adopt future-proofed age assurance strategies that prioritize compliance and user experience," said Filip Verley, Chief Innovation Officer at Liminal. "Our insights highlight the technological advancements and vendor capabilities that will define the next generation of age verification and estimation solutions." Bringing Advanced Intelligence to Trust & Safety "Liminal is committed to empowering businesses with actionable intelligence that enables them to navigate complex regulatory landscapes and implement scalable, compliant age assurance solutions," said Travis Jarae, CEO at Liminal. "Our latest reports provide unparalleled insights, helping organizations future-proof their compliance strategies while optimizing user experience." Liminal's Link Index reports leverage proprietary AI-driven data models, industry expertise, and market intelligence, offering a rigorous, vendor-agnostic evaluation of the most effective solutions for enterprises operating in digital identity, financial services, and trust & safety. Access Liminal Insights Reports The Link Index: Age Verification and Link Index: Age Estimation reports are now available exclusively on the Liminal's intelligence platform. To access the insights and explore the platform, set-up your account today. About Liminal Liminal is the trusted intelligence platform powering decision-making and innovation in complex markets and regulated industries. Purpose-built to address the unique challenges of high-stakes environments, our platform seamlessly integrates advanced AI, proprietary data, and cutting-edge technology to deliver actionable insights and tailored solutions. Learn more at Contact: Stacy BeddoesLiminalEmail: media@ 602.616.9818 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Liminal Strategy, Inc.
