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New Straits Times
3 days ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Melly Goeslaw gives Malaysian fans a most colourful 'Prom Night'
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular Indonesian singer-songwriter Melly Goeslaw had more than 9,000 guests dancing and singing at their seats throughout her two-and-a-half-hour concert at Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil here. Her 9pm show organised by Icon Entertainment was the third season of "Ada Apa Dengan Melly & Friends?" which was also staged at the same venue last year. The concert was themed "Prom Night" and saw Melly, her musicians, backup singers and dancers all dressed in colourful and fanciful costumes. The 51-year-old artiste performed 26 songs, with several medleys. Among the hits that she performed were "Ingin Mencintai Dan Dicintai", "Berdua Lebih Baik", "Hey Ladies", and "Ku Bahagia". Melly also performed covers of Malaysian songs "Janji Manismu" (Datuk Aishah Ariffin), "Isabella" (Search) and "Betapa Ku Cinta Padamu" (Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza). Her guest artistes for the evening were Aina Abdul, Nicholas Saputra and Dinda Ghania, and Radin of Era served as the master of ceremonies. Among the artistes who attended the concert were Datuk M. Nasir, Siti Nurhaliza, Datuk Amy Search, Elite and Raffi Ahmad. From their seats, Siti Nurhaliza joined Melly in the song "Betapa Ku Cinta Padamu" while Amy joined her in "Isabella". Born in Bandung, Melly began singing as a backup vocalist for Elfa Secioria while she was still in secondary school. She is the daughter of the late veteran Indonesian pop singer Melky Goeslaw. In 1995, she formed the band Potret with her musician husband Anto Hoed. After releasing several albums with Potret, Melly began a solo career, releasing her eponymous debut album "Melly" in 1999. She reached the peak of her popularity in 2002 when she composed the soundtrack of the best-selling movie "Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?". Melly's onstage persona has been compared to Icelandic pop queen Bjork, with eccentric costumes and "wild" hairstyles. "Ada Apa Dengan Cinta?" garnered her a Citra Award at the 2004 Indonesian Film Festival. She has written and composed more than 500 songs, produced movie soundtracks and judged reality talent contests in her three-decade career.
Sinar Daily
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
KRU makes history with record-breaking GenKRU 2025 concert
The trio earned the accolade for Most Shows in a Single Concert Series after delivering electrifying performances over four consecutive nights. KRU marked a new milestone in their career as they made it into the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) by staging a four-night GenKRU 2025 concert at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. SHAH ALAM – Malaysian pop icons KRU have secured a spot in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) after staging a historic four-night GenKRU 2025 concert at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. The trio – Datuk Norman Abdul Halim, Yusry Abdul Halim, and Edry Abdul Halim – earned the accolade for Most Shows in a Single Concert Series after delivering electrifying performances over four consecutive nights on May 3, 4, 10 and 11. Norman expressed gratitude to the fans for their unwavering support, which turned the originally planned one-night event into a four-night musical extravaganza. 'We are very thankful for the unwavering support over more than three decades, which enabled the GenKRU 2025 Concert to be recognised by the Malaysia Book of Records,' he said. Organiser Icon Entertainment (M) Sdn Bhd also received recognition under the category of Most Concert Tickets Sold Out in an Hour, with 8,000 tickets snapped up within 60 minutes. Iman Tang, founder of Icon Entertainment, thanked fans for making the GenKRU 2025 Concert a record-breaking success. 'Thank you to MBR for this honour. We at Icon Entertainment are proud to share this achievement with all the fans who made it possible,' he said. The concert drew over 30,000 attendees and featured nostalgic performances by Feminin, Elite, and Adam AF, creating a memorable musical celebration. More Like This
Sinar Daily
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Sinar Daily
Reliving KRU's legacy: Norman shares his thoughts on GenKRU's success
Norman expressed his amazement at the scale of the production and the love shown by fans online. By DANIAL HAKIM 24 May 2025 02:30pm KRU's Datuk Norman Abdul Halim opens up about the unexpected journey leading to the groundbreaking success of the recent GenKRU concert, reminiscing about what led to the overwhelming fan response, and what might come next for the timelessly iconic pop group. They say if you don't ask, the answer will always be no. Who would have guessed that a simple message exchange between Icon Entertainment founder Iman Tang and Datuk Yusry Abdul Halim of KRU would spark something much bigger? What started as a tentative pitch to get Yusry and his brothers Datuk Norman Abdul Halim and Edry Abdul Halim on board for a concert soon blossomed into a creative journey none of them expected. The mission was simple: bring the brothers back on stage and let fans relive their fondest memories of KRU's legendary legacy and iconic music. Norman reflects on how that single conversation led to releasing a single, then an album, and eventually expanding from one concert night to three—and then four. 'Actually, it was not just Iman Tang, there were a few other promoters that actually approached me and Edry separately. 'We never discussed or thought of doing a reunion concert until it came up naturally,' he recalled. Their conversation turned into a creative spark when Yusry became intrigued by the idea of using AI technology to produce music videos. That casual interest spiraled into the idea of recording a single, which then evolved into a full album. 'A representative from Sony Music approached us and said, 'Why stop at just one song? Why don't you just do an album?' 'So one song became an album, and then from that album, a lot of people started to approach us for a concert,' Norman said. What was supposed to be a one-night-only gig grew into a legendary four-night concert spanning across two consecutive weekends. It is no secret that KRU has been around the Malaysian music industry since the olden days, having performed for countless of fans across multiple generations. As such, seeing fans who once rocked out to KRU now bringing their children to the concert was deeply emotional for the trio. Datuk Norman Abdul Halim. 'It's a great honor for us to still be relevant, to be on stage and still get the same reaction — or even probably more — from our fans. 'Of course, to be on stage with my brothers again, it was a good feeling to be there and especially when singing the song during the Mother's Day celebration. It was very emotional for us,' Norman mused. As far as concerts go, the title 'GenKRU' wasn't picked randomly. For KRU, it reflected the band's desire to unify fans of all ages under one musical identity. 'We don't want to differentiate our older fans from the younger fans. Whether it's Gen X, Y, Z or even Alpha, we thought, why not just generalize everyone as GenKRU?' said Norman. Returning to the stage after years away came with its challenges — physically and emotionally. Norman admitted he could see the difference in his performance style when comparing old footage to now. 'Honestly, when I look at my older videos, I could see that my movements were much sharper. 'But during that one or two weeks, I really felt that I was tapping into that mode of becoming an artiste again,' he noted. Despite the success of GenKRU, Norman mentioned that the siblings were not without hardship as several hiccups stood in their way, yet it never stopped them from giving it their all. Despite not being at their best physically — Yusry was unwell before the first show, and Norman himself, along with Edry Abdul Halim, lost their voices after the second — they pushed through with energy and determination. 'The energy from the audience actually helped us and inspired us to give our best,' he said. The most demanding performance of the night? Their iconic hit 'Awas', which closes the show and involves heavy choreography. 'That's the time when we really had to push ourselves. 'But we designed the set list in a way that ensured we were able to perform it well,' he said. After four sold-out nights, fan enthusiasm has sparked new possibilities for the celebrated pop band. Norman confirmed that concerts in other states across Malaysia are being discussed. 'We've received offers from various parties. 'Right now, we're focusing first on the concert in Singapore on June 28, and we are also in discussions to hold concerts in other states,' he said. Reflecting on the journey so far, Norman expressed his amazement at the scale of the production and the love shown by fans online. 'On social media, I saw that fans were truly immersed, as if they, like Yusry said, had 'entered a time tunnel' and were reliving the moment, that's what made me most excited. 'When looking back at the production value, the drone shots and so on, I thought, wow, this is definitely the biggest concert we've ever done,'' he said. More Like This
New Straits Times
12-05-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
GenKRU earns Malaysia Book of Records fame
KUALA LUMPUR: KRU Group and Icon Entertainment (M) Sdn Bhd made history by receiving two recognitions from The Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) following the successful staging of the GenKRU 2025 Concert. The four-night concert held at Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil was recognised in two categories: Most Shows in a Single Concert Series and Most Concert Tickets Sold Out in an Hour. The recognition was awarded to KRU for their performances on May 3, 4, 10 and 11, which drew more than 30,000 spectators, while Icon Entertainment was acknowledged for successfully selling 8,000 tickets within one hour. Communications Ministry deputy secretary-general (strategic communications and creative industry) Nik Kamaruzaman Nik Husin and Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia chief executive officer Iliyas Jamil witnessed the certificate presentations, handed over by MBOR representative Christopher Wong to KRU and Icon Entertainment. The band's leader Datuk Norman Abdul Halim said the achievement was a form of appreciation not only to KRU personally, but to fans who turned what was initially planned as a one-night concert into a four-night event. "KRU must extend their gratitude for the unwavering support over more than three decades, which enabled the concert to be held across four nights and to receive recognition from MBOR," he said after receiving the accolade. Meanwhile, Icon Entertainment founder Iman Tang described the achievement as proof of the overwhelming support from fans for KRU and the concert. "Icon Entertainment is pleased to share this recognition with all KRU fans who made the GenKRU Concert so extraordinary, not only because tickets sold out in one hour, but also because the concert was held successfully over four nights," he said. The GenKRU Concert also featured special guest appearances by artists such as Feminin, Elite, Adam AF, AC Mizal and Abon. Meanwhile, the Communications Ministry, through a post on Facebook today, congratulated KRU and Icon Entertainment for the recognition. It said the Madani government, through the Communications Ministry, remains committed to providing continued support for the development of the country's arts, culture and creative entertainment industries. This is to strengthen a progressive and competitive industrial ecosystem, it said. – Bernama
The Star
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Extra KRU concert date due to great response
Gift to the fans: KRU wants to show appreciation to all their supporters. — Photo from Instagram DUE to the extraordinary response from fans, legendary hip-hop group KRU has extended their three-night concert that began on May 8 with another show tomorrow, Sinar Harian reported. Icon Entertainment founder Iman Tang said tickets for the third night of the concert titled 'genKRU' had already sold out. 'The decision to add another date for the genKRU concert is a special gift from the organiser and the band. 'We are grateful for the tremendous response from the fans. Tickets for the first show were sold out within an hour while the second day, we ran out of tickets within 45 minutes. 'It is a recognition of love for the iconic trio. On behalf of Icon Entertainment and KRU, we are so touched and speechless,' he said. He added that the company received many messages from fans, asking for the concert to be extended for another day at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil. 'Thus, it is our prerogative to ensure all fans get the opportunity to create sweet moments with KRU – Datuk Norman Abdul Halim, Datuk Yusry and Edry. 'For those who missed out on getting tickets for the three previous days, we want all to experience the concert on its last and fourth day,' he added. Meanwhile, Norman, representing his two younger brothers, said the decision to add another day was made after considering various factors such as that Monday was a public holiday. 'We also received requests from fans who wanted to attend (the concert) more than once,' he added. > SINGER and actress Farahdhiya is still hopeful of getting married after seeing Indonesian actress Luna Maya tying the knot at the age of 42, Kosmo! reported. Farahdhiya, whose real name is Farah Dhiya Mohamed Amin, 41, shared this on her Instagram. 'Have to find a young husband like Luna? Elly Mazlein please answer,' she wrote. Prior to this, she was rumoured to be in a relationship with a popular singer, but it did not last long. Recently, Luna Maya married Maxime Bouttier, who is 10 years younger than her. Their wedding was talked about in Indonesia as well as in Malaysia. > The above article is compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with this ' >'sign, it denotes a separate news item.
