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New Straits Times
a day ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Composer Adinda Amiro dies at 66
KUALA LUMPUR: Famous Malaysian composer, writer, and singer Adinda Amiro, whose real name was Saidin Omar, reportedly passed away last night at Serdang Hospital in Selangor. He was 66. The news of his death was confirmed by Ayob Abd Majid, Deputy Chairman of Music Malaysia. "News of the late Adinda's passing was shared on the Projek Syair 2024 WhatsApp group, where I was involved in a poetry album," Ayob told BH Online. Details regarding the cause of death have yet to be released. Ayob described Adinda's passing as a profound loss to Malaysia's music and cultural landscape. "He was an exceptionally talented artistic figure, contributing immensely to the country's music industry as a lyricist, composer, and poetry artist," he said. "His works transcend time and have touched the hearts of millions of Malaysians." Ayob added, "May his soul be blessed, placed among the righteous, and rewarded for all his artistic contributions that revived human souls." The news of Adinda's death was also shared on social media by veteran actor Zulkifli Ismail. "Innalillahiwainnailaihirojiun. Famous composer and singer Adinda Amiro, or his real name Saidin Omar, passed away last night," he wrote. "He breathed his last at Serdang Hospital at the age of 66. My condolences to his family." Throughout his illustrious career, Adinda Amiro composed numerous enduring hits for popular Malaysian singers and bands. His songs were consistently fresh and included notable tracks such as 'Bukan Aku Tak Cinta' and 'Aduhai! Seribu Kali Sayang' (performed by Iklim), 'Aku Tak Marah' (Arrow), 'Permaidani' (Aris Ariwatan), 'Cinta Tak Perlu Dipaksa' (Budak Kaca Mata), 'Cinta Itu Ketawa', and 'Air Mata' (Lestari), among many others.
Free Malaysia Today
15-05-2025
- Business
- Free Malaysia Today
Grants, new Puspal guidelines will boost entertainment industry, says association
Music Malaysia said the Cemi initiative is expected to directly benefit various stakeholders in the industry, including local artistes and musicians who will enjoy greater opportunities to perform and get international exposure. PETALING JAYA : The Concert and Event in Malaysia Incentives (Cemi), along with the new Puspal guidelines (GPP 6.0), are strategic steps toward strengthening the overall ecosystem of the nation's entertainment industry, says Music Malaysia chairman Freddie Fernandez. Fernandez said the RM10 million annual allocation under the Cemi programme will serve as a significant boost for the organisation of large-scale concerts and events. 'This move will not only elevate Malaysia's image as a regional entertainment hub, but also stimulate the tourism sector through the increase in domestic and international visitor arrivals,' he said in a statement. Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil, when announcing the initiative yesterday, said the financial rebate programme will take effect from May 15. Fernandez said the initiative is expected to directly benefit various stakeholders in the industry, including local artistes and musicians who will enjoy more opportunities to perform and get international exposure. 'Additionally, technical personnel such as sound engineers, lighting crews and production teams are expected to benefit from increased employment opportunities. 'Service providers such as sound system suppliers, event venues and accommodation providers are also anticipated to see heightened demand due to the expected surge in events being organised,' he added. Music Malaysia comprises 15 associations within the music industry, including concert organisers, recording companies, artiste associations and creative arts groups. It includes representation from Sabah and Sarawak. Fernandez said the GPP 6.0, which will be introduced from May 1, is also expected to expedite the application process for event organisers in obtaining approval from the authorities. 'This update will be particularly beneficial for small-scale performances and promotional events, with the processing time reduced from 14 days to just seven days. 'This will streamline organisers' operations and ensure smoother event implementation.' He said the association also supports the incident management measures outlined in GPP 6.0, including the implementation of a 'kill switch' that enables immediate termination of performances when necessary. 'This is an important measure to ensure the safety and smooth operation of events. It is a timely move, given past incidents that were unfortunate and could have been avoided,' he said. The 'kill switch' was initially proposed for use by concert organisers following the incident involving British band The 1975 at the Good Vibes Festival in July 2023 at the Sepang International Circuit.
