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Rakyat Post
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
A Clip Of Sharifah Aini's Vocal Prowess Shines A Light On Malaysian City Pop
Subscribe to our FREE Malaysia's music scene is full of talent, and Instagram user Pri (@pridrinks) recently celebrated the late Datuk Sharifah Aini and our local city pop sound. Pri, who's a DJ, shared a clip of Sharifah's song titled 'Kudaku Lari' and noted her vocal prowess, especially her ability to hold long and high notes. He believes it's one of the hardest songs to sing along to and encourages everyone to give it a go. He claimed Sharifah gives American singer-songwriter Bill Withers a run for his money too. In the comments, many people were won over by her voice and the song. Someone noted how minimal audio engineering was used at the time, hinting at the 'nearly pure' sound of Sharifah's singing voice. Sharifah's high note was so good that a user shared that a sample of the song was used in one of Malaysia's famous rap tracks, Too Phat's 'Anak Anyam.' Did anyone attempt to sing it? A user shared that they will attempt it the next time they're singing karaoke and hope they will not pass out. Meanwhile, the other person who attempted to hold the high note admitted that it was a challenge and had to take multiple deep breaths to achieve a fraction of what Sharifah did. However, the comment that stood out the most was shared by a user who played the song by the Barcelona pier. A foreign tourist at the beach heard the song and was surprised to find out it was a Malaysian singer. Pri's post also triggered a fond memory from the late singer's friend. The user shared that the legendary second Biduanita Negara Sharifah performed at their wedding and described the singer as a 'generous and wonderful friend. What are the other classic Malaysian city pop songs to check out? If Sharifah Aini's song has set you down the path of Malaysia's city pop genre, you can check out songs by Sheila Majid, Francissca Peter, and Sudirman. Here are songs by some of our local singers to get you started: Demi Cinta Sejati – Royston Sta Maria & Francissca Peter Malam Sunyi – Francissca Peter Fikirkan Dulu – Sheila Majid Kekasih – Francissca Peter Datanglah – Fairuz Hussein Kejadian Ini – Francissca Peter Jangan Ku Kau Persiakan – Noorkumalasari Ketenangan Jiwa – Sudirman Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
The Sun
21-05-2025
- The Sun
Raid conducted on errant recycling plant
SUNGAI PETANI: A recycling plant in the Gurun Industrial Area that was flouting environmental laws has been raided in a late-night operation by the Kedah Department of Environment (DOE) and police. The raid, that began late on Monday and stretched into the early hours of yesterday, was part of a statewide blitz targeting repeat environmental offenders. Authorities found the facility illegally handling, storing and recovering scheduled waste that included five metric tonnes of used lithium batteries and 26 metric tonnes of mixed electronic waste, without proper approvals or documentation. 'These materials were being processed without the necessary licences,' said Kedah DOE director Sharifah Zakiah Syed Sahab. 'The plant was operating without an Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) or authorisation to recover scheduled waste.' The case is being investigated under multiple provisions of the Environmental Quality Act 1974, which governs environmental safety and public health. Among the provisions breached were Section 18(1) for operating without approval (RM25,000 to RM250,000 fine or up to two years' jail), Section 34A(7) for failing to comply with EIA conditions (RM100,000 to RM1 million fine and up to five years' jail) and Section 34B(1) for storing scheduled waste without approval (RM100,000 to RM10 million fine and mandatory five-year prison term). Tools and machinery used to process the batteries and e-waste were also seized. Sharifah said the facility is a known offender with a string of past violations. 'Despite earlier enforcement action and advisory efforts to help them legalise operations, the operator continued with unlawful activities,' she said, adding that five investigation papers have been filed, with one case resulting in a conviction and four others still in progress. She also said illegal waste handling is not confined to Kedah. 'Even with strict laws and heavy penalties, these activities persist, often driven by low awareness and financial greed,' she told theSun. Sharifah added that lithium batteries and e-waste contain toxic elements such as cobalt, lead, cadmium and mercury, which pose serious environmental and health risks if mishandled. 'They can contaminate soil and water, trigger spontaneous fires and release toxic fumes. Health risks include respiratory issues, nerve damage, kidney failure, hormonal disruption and increased cancer risk, especially among vulnerable groups.' The department also urged the public to report any similar illegal activities via its toll-free hotline at 1-800-88-2727 or online at
Malaysiakini
12-05-2025
- Politics
- Malaysiakini
Manipulating ethnic politics risks national unity, says academic
While ethnic politics is a natural aspect of national politics, it can turn toxic when exploited by racial extremists who demand that the nation be ruled by a majority race, said retired academician Sharifah Munirah Alatas. Noting that the rise of ethno-populism in Malaysia can be traced back to the country's fight for its independence from colonial rule, Sharifah said the political strategy precedes the riots on May 13, 1969 - a pivotal event often seen as accelerating and entrenching the 'Ketuanan Melayu' (Malay supremacy) ideology in national discourse.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- General
- The Sun
Poultry processing facility in Kulim ordered to shut down over wastewater pollution, second facility since last week
PETALING JAYA: A poultry processing plant in Kulim, Kedah, was ordered to shut down immediately after failing to install effluent treatment systems to treat wastewater from processing raw poultry. This is the second plant located in the same vicinity ordered to cease operations, the New Straits Times reported. Kedah Department of Environment (DOE) director Sharifah Zakiah Syed Sahab said inspections found that the plant, located in Taman Industri Waja, was discharging untreated waste into the environment. The plant was subsequently issued a notice for equipment operation detention under Section 38(1)(a) of the Environmental Quality Act 1974. 'This was done to immediately halt the ongoing pollution. 'The facility has been ordered to cease operations to allow for remedial measures to be carried out promptly,' she was quoted as saying. Sharifah added that the plant would be allowed to resume operations once the department is satisfied with the measures taken to rectify its wastewater treatment system. It was reported last week that another poultry processing plant, also located in Kulim, was ordered to shut down following complaints from nearby residents about a foul odour. The department's investigation found that the stench was caused by poultry slaughter waste and cages.
The Sun
28-04-2025
- General
- The Sun
Another poultry plant in Kulim ordered to shut down
PETALING JAYA: A poultry processing plant in Kulim, Kedah, was ordered to shut down immediately after failing to install effluent treatment systems to treat wastewater from processing raw poultry. This is the second plant located in the same vicinity ordered to cease operations, the New Straits Times reported. Kedah Department of Environment (DOE) director Sharifah Zakiah Syed Sahab said inspections found that the plant, located in Taman Industri Waja, was discharging untreated waste into the environment. The plant was subsequently issued a notice for equipment operation detention under Section 38(1)(a) of the Environmental Quality Act 1974. 'This was done to immediately halt the ongoing pollution. 'The facility has been ordered to cease operations to allow for remedial measures to be carried out promptly,' she was quoted as saying. Sharifah added that the plant would be allowed to resume operations once the department is satisfied with the measures taken to rectify its wastewater treatment system. It was reported last week that another poultry processing plant, also located in Kulim, was ordered to shut down following complaints from nearby residents about a foul odour. The department's investigation found that the stench was caused by poultry slaughter waste and cages.
