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The Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
Alleycats' David Arumugam seen at local eatery, M'sians starstruck
MALAYSIANs were recently starstruck after a TikTok video of Alleycats frontman, Datuk David Arumugam, casually waiting his turn at a local eatery went viral. The 17-second clip, posted by TikTok user @falyqhikyleyangsebenar, captured the iconic singer standing in line, dressed in black jeans, a simple t-shirt, and his signature afro hairstyle — instantly recognisable to fans of the legendary Malaysian band. The post was captioned, 'Thank you for entertaining us all this time. Wishing you good health always, legend.' The video quickly gained traction, drawing hundreds of comments from netizens who were both delighted and surprised to see the music icon in such an everyday setting. ALSO READ: (Video) Alleycats were big in HK in 70s before finding stardom at home 'Sad... 2000s kids these days don't know who he is. If a bunch of 80s kids were there, they'd definitely swarm him for selfies,' wrote user Vijay D'Cruz. 'A one-of-a-kind legend — a golden voice loved by all Malaysians. Most Indian singers who perform Malay songs end up becoming stars. Wishing you good health always, Dato' David Arumugam,' another user commented. 'I once bumped into him in PJ. Someone called him and his ringtone was 'Hadiran Ombak Membelai Pantai', a song from Suara Kekasih. That's when I knew — it had to be David Arumugam. Go ahead, try calling him, bro,' shared Keris Pujangga.
The Sun
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- The Sun
'The legend himself' - Alleycats' David Arumugam seen at local eatery, M'sians starstruck
MALAYSIANs were recently starstruck after a TikTok video of Alleycats frontman, Datuk David Arumugam, casually waiting his turn at a local eatery went viral. The 17-second clip, posted by TikTok user @falyqhikyleyangsebenar, captured the iconic singer standing in line, dressed in black jeans, a simple t-shirt, and his signature afro hairstyle — instantly recognisable to fans of the legendary Malaysian band. The post was captioned, 'Thank you for entertaining us all this time. Wishing you good health always, legend.' The video quickly gained traction, drawing hundreds of comments from netizens who were both delighted and surprised to see the music icon in such an everyday setting. 'Sad... 2000s kids these days don't know who he is. If a bunch of 80s kids were there, they'd definitely swarm him for selfies,' wrote user Vijay D'Cruz. 'A one-of-a-kind legend — a golden voice loved by all Malaysians. Most Indian singers who perform Malay songs end up becoming stars. Wishing you good health always, Dato' David Arumugam,' another user commented. 'I once bumped into him in PJ. Someone called him and his ringtone was 'Hadiran Ombak Membelai Pantai', a song from Suara Kekasih. That's when I knew — it had to be David Arumugam. Go ahead, try calling him, bro,' shared Keris Pujangga.
Free Malaysia Today
12-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Groove for a good cause at this charity concert
Persatuan Pemuzik Malaysia's president, Francis Danker (fifth from left) pictured here with association members and several performers of the upcoming concert. (Persatuan Pemuzik Malaysia pic) PETALING JAYA : Music has the power to unite, heal and inspire – and this July 5, Persatuan Pemuzik Malaysia, also known as Musicians for Musicians Malaysia (MfM), plans to harness that power for a meaningful cause. Called the 'MfM Benefit Showcase: Giving Through Music', this event is aimed at raising funds for musicians in need throughout Malaysia and increasing awareness about their challenges. Set up in May 2019, MfM is dedicated to supporting local musicians in crisis, helping them achieve a better quality of life while empowering them to continue pursuing their passion for music. The charity concert, held at Kelab Golf Negara Subang, promises eight hours of non-stop live performances spanning a variety of genres: jazz, contemporary, pop, retro and country. The legendary David Arumugam and the Alleycats is part of the concert's star-studded lineup. (Mykakiseni Facebook pic) Guests can look forward to a stellar lineup featuring Alleycats, Stag, Strollers, Sons of Adam, Looking Good, Raja Badri Shah, Michelle Nunis & Friends, Roland Choi & Stephen Jay, Bala & Friends, Revolution, Michael Veerapan Quartet, Straits Kambradus, Sofa Sundays, The Thompsons Country Band, Karen Nunis & the Namahages, Wild Roses and Kaya. Speaking with FMT Lifestyle, Warren Harding from Sofa Sundays, who is also a member of MfM said: 'MfM's efforts give us hope, and hope is a very powerful thing. It reminds us that we are not alone and there are people who care, who understand what we do, the skills and experience we have matter.' Sofa Sundays are all set to get you grooving this July 5. (Sofa Sundays pic) 'I think it's a very worthy and honourable effort by MfM to support the musicians whose talents have entertained generations of Malaysians and helped build up the music industry here. 'As young musicians new on the scene, it's truly a privilege to be able to contribute to this initiative,' said Delphine Thompson of The Thompsons Country Band. Her bandmate, Rouvin, concurred. 'Without the hard work of these pioneer musicians, the Malaysian music scene wouldn't be where it is at now. As young musicians, it's our job to support them to continue the legacy they started,' he said. Get ready to holler 'yeehaw' when The Thompsons Country Band takes the stage. (The Thompsons Country Band Facebook pic) Fellow band member Jocelyn Thompson added: 'The beautiful thing is how we, as young musicians, get to see first-hand how care – and not talent alone – defines the music here in Malaysia.' Summing up the spirit behind the concert, Francis Danker, president of MfM said: 'Every ticket sold, every note played, and every voice lifted will contribute to a cause that is close to our hearts.' MfM Benefit Showcase: Giving Through Music When: July 5 (Saturday), from 3pm onwards Where: Dewan Tunku, Kelab Golf Negara Subang, Jalan SS 7/2, Kelana Jaya, 47301, Petaling Jaya Selangor Dress code: Smart casual with a collared shirt (no shorts or slippers) Packages available: RM 5,000 Diamond Hearts Table for 10 pax (inclusive of dinner and drinks) RM 3,000 Golden Hearts Table for 10 pax (inclusive of dinner) RM 1,000 Standard Table for 10 pax (inclusive of first drink each pax) RM100 Standard Ticket (inclusive of one drink, free seating) RM70 MfM Member Ticket (inclusive of one drink, free seating) Tickets are available for purchase here or at the venue on concert day. For enquiries, contact 019-282 2290 or send an email to musiciansmalaysia@ Note: Light bites such as chicken wings, fries, mee goreng and more will be available for purchase starting from 3pm. A buffet-style dinner will be served from 6pm onwards, with coupons available for purchase during the concert. Nasi lemak bungkus will be on sale from 9pm to satisfy any late-night hunger pangs after all the fun! MfM also welcomes contributions: Public Bank Account: 3213 9954 08 (Persatuan Pemuzik Malaysia) Learn more about MfM on Facebook.
The Star
20-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
'Action need to be taken fast, people must stop exploiting artistes for ratings and monetary gains', says Karyawan of malice that is threatening Malaysia and the region
The Malaysian Artistes' Association (Karyawan) has asked members of the public not to be alarmed over a series of fake videos circulating freely which carry negative news about many our leading artistes including big names such as Datuk and Datuk David Arumugam. Some of these videos created by these irresponsible parties paint a sad picture of these top artistes, including personal issues, sickness and in some cases even falsely reporting the death of the artiste concerned. The trend is not new in Malaysia. Such issues have cropped in many countries especially in South-East Asia including th likes of the Philippines, Thailand, Singapore and Indonesia. And in many occasions it is the artistes that have to pay the heavy price and some had been even picked up by the authorities for questioning on such issues. 'None of these (such fake news and malice intent) could be further from the truth. We are becoming increasingly concerned about this trend that is becoming more and more prevalent on social media. "These videos are created by those who are willing to fabricate false stories about our artistes in order to chase views and money' said Karyawan President Datuk Freddie Fernandez. 'These videos also use fabricated voices and images from AI technology, to create catchy video titles that are supposedly exclusive, when in fact they are nothing but mere fabrications.' 'More worryingly, there is also content that at first glance seems to be shocking news about artistes, but when clicked on, it takes viewers to pages that sell various products. 'The names and images of the artistes are used without their permission, which is clearly a violation of their rights. "This is not only immoral, but a form of blatant fraud and exploitation of artistes. It also confuses the public, makes fans panic, and damages the reputation of the artistes themselves, leading to losses in potential income for the artistes concerned' he added. 'We call on authorities such as MCMC (Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission) to monitor and block fake content like these from going viral. Platforms such as YouTube, TikTok and Facebook also need to be more strict in their monitoring to ensure the veracity of the content uploaded on their platforms. 'We also encourage the public to actively report fake videos like these. If many people report to the operating platform, their channels could be suspended or blocked immediately. We must all take responsibility so that our digital space becomes healthier and free from scams such as these.' In some cases in recent times, many scammers have also been using AI to copy voices of famous actresses and actors, top singers and celebrities, to scam people from buying their products which has led to some people losing huge amounts of money. 'To fellow artists and art activists, let us unite to defend the dignity of our fellow artistes. "And to all Malaysian citizens – do not easily believe everything that goes viral. Filter before sharing. In this era of AI, we are going to be faced with more and more fake content such as these. Let's work together to put these irresponsible people out of business," said Freddie.
