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New Straits Times
19 hours ago
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Sheila Majid: 'No need for me to comment on Sinaran issue'
KUALA LUMPUR: Datuk Sheila Majid has declined to comment on the recent royalty dispute concerning her iconic hit 'Sinaran'. The song, composed by the late Johan Nawawi, was brought into question by his widow, Datuk Nora Ariffin. Sheila, 60, whose full name is Shaheila Abdul Majid, clarified that the matter doesn't involve her personally, as it pertains to the publishing company. "I don't think it's necessary for me to comment or prolong the issue, especially since it has already been resolved," she told reporters last night after the launch of her new single, 'Moving On'. "Moreover, the previous statement wasn't directed at me, but rather at the publisher," she added. Sheila further stated that she was aware the royalty claims weren't aimed at her, and therefore felt no need to respond. "In fact, any misunderstandings between the parties involved have already been resolved amicably. There's no need to blow things out of proportion. "When the article (Nora's claim) was published, I already knew it wasn't directed at me. So, I had no reason to feel triggered or implicated," she said. Recently, Nora publicly urged that royalties for over 200 of the late Johan's works be addressed fairly and respectfully by all relevant parties. 'Sinaran', performed by Sheila, remains one of the most iconic songs in Malaysian music. It was composed by the late Datuk Adnan Abu Hassan with lyrics by Johan. Meanwhile, her new disco-inspired single, 'Moving On', is set to be released on all digital platforms starting tomorrow.
Hype Malaysia
24-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Nora Ariffin Clarifies 'Sinaran' Royalty Dispute; No Intention To Affect Sheila Majid's Concert
If you're from Malaysia, you've likely heard of the classic Malay pop hit, 'Sinaran'. Unfortunately, Sheila Majid's hit song is now the subject of a royalties battle involving singer and actress Nora Ariffin. The singer recently held a press conference at the Music Authors' Copyright Protection Bhd (MACP) premises in Solaris Dutamas to speak about her previous statement about her late husband's unpaid royalties. Nora's late husband, Johan Nawawi, was a songwriter and composer whose work spanned 200 songs, including Sheila Majid's 1986 hit 'Sinaran'. Johan passed away in 2017 from a heart attack. However, Nora recently revealed that Johan never received the royalties payment he was supposed to receive for 'Sinaran' and other songs. Nora claimed that her late husband only received RM60 for his work on the iconic song, which was his initial payment for the song's usage upon its release in 1986. She argued that various music publishers owed her husband money for using his works across various platforms. According to the 52-year-old, she had spent the last five years contacting several music publishers listed as rights holders of Johan's works, hoping to receive the royalties. However, to this day, contract copies and royalty statements from these music publishers have not been provided. She's now hoping the music publishers can settle the royalties issue, believing that Johan's income as a songwriter could help fund her children's education. At the same time, Nora emphasised that 'Sinaran' singer Sheila Majid has no involvement in this issue. She also said she had no intentions to be the 'joykiller' of the singer's upcoming concert, which takes place on 8th November 2025 (Saturday). Instead, the mother of 4 clarified that she's taking action against music publishers to defend the rights of her children as heir to Johan's income. We hope everything goes well for Nora and her family, and may they receive the royalties that Johan deserves. Listen to what the singer has to say about the issue: Sources: mStar, New Straits Times
New Straits Times
23-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Nora Ariffin: Legal action last resort against music publishers who owe 'Sinaran' royalties
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular singer Datuk Nora Ariffin has publicly expressed her gratitude to the Music Authors' Copyright Protection Bhd (MACP) for their support in her efforts to secure outstanding royalty payments for her late husband, composer and lyricist Johan Nawawi. During a press conference held today at MACP's premises in Solaris Dutamas, Nora said, "I want to thank MACP for reaching out and inviting my family and me to openly discuss the issue of royalties owed to Johan for his famous song 'Sinaran'. "This means a great deal to my children and me. We deeply appreciate their willingness to listen and understand our position as Johan's heirs." Nora was accompanied by her son, Mohamad Syakir Iman Johan, along with MACP's Chief Executive Officer Mary Lim; MACP's Head of Operations Lucas Lai; and the son of the late 'Sinaran' composer Datuk Adnan Abu Hassan, Aiman Zamir Adnan. "Recently, several media outlets reported on my social media complaint regarding my late husband's income, where he supposedly only received RM60 for 'Sinaran'," said Nora, whose husband passed away in 2017. "I'd like to clarify that the RM60 is unrelated to MACP; it was his initial payment for the song's usage upon its release in 1986, made by a music publisher at that time." Nora further explained that MACP had disbursed all royalties due to Johan, who was a member of its board of directors, for his work as a composer and lyricist. "As a family, we were aware that his income as a songwriter came through MACP. After his passing, MACP was the only party that contacted us to assist with the administrative process and the transfer of rights through official documents," Nora said. Nora highlighted that, unfortunately, a significant amount of money was owed to Johan from various music publishers for the use of his songs across television, cinema, and synchronisation, among other platforms. "We have never been contacted by the music publishers responsible for managing Johan's works," she said. "In 2021, after receiving initial information from MACP, we took the next step by emailing several music publishers listed as rights holders of the song. However, to this day, crucial information such as song details, contract copies, and royalty statements from these music publishers have not been provided to us." Nora added that while some music publishers initially responded, stating they were reviewing matters with their copyright teams, there has been no concrete feedback since. "As music publishers mandated to manage and oversee songwriters' works, they should carry out this responsibility professionally. If everything were managed properly, I am confident that the income from Johan's works could help support my children's further education." Johan composed over 200 songs throughout his career." 'Sinaran' in particular has seen extensive use in advertisements, cover versions by new artists, various televised performances, and even inspired the 2015 film 'Sinaran', starring Datin Lisa Surihani. According to copyright law, the song has entered a 50-year copyright protection period since Adnan died in 2016 and Johan the following year, meaning it will enter the public domain in 2068. Nora said, "I believe many other families of music creators may face similar situations but don't know where to turn for assistance. I hope this meeting with MACP can foster a healthier discussion space between music publishers, collective management organisations (CMOs), and the heirs of music creators to uphold the dignity, rights, and future of the music industry." Nora concluded by saying that she and Iman would only consider legal action against the music publishers as a last resort. Lim confirmed that Johan had been a MACP member from July 4, 1990, until his death. "He began receiving his first royalty payment in 1991 and has consistently received payments up to today. MACP currently administers a total of 227 works he created," she said, adding that Nora was registered as a MACP Beneficiary Member on December 31, 2018.
New Straits Times
17-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Nora Ariffin: My late husband only got RM60 for writing 'Sinaran'
KUALA LUMPUR: Popular singer Datuk Nora Ariffin has claimed that her late husband, composer Johan Nawawi, was not properly compensated for his work as the lyricist of the iconic song, 'Sinaran', famously sung by Datuk Sheila Majid. In a recent Instagram post, Nora alleged that Johan received only RM60 for writing the lyrics to the widely acclaimed track. "'Sinaran' resonates everywhere," she wrote. "However, the lyricist of this song, Johan, only received RM60 for it." Nora further claimed that no one has stepped forward to advocate for the rights of composers and lyricists like her husband. Released in 1986, 'Sinaran' was a collaborative effort between popular composers Azlan Abu Hassan and Johan Nawawi. The single achieved significant popularity not only in Malaysia but also across Indonesia and Japan.
The Star
15-07-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Sheila Majid celebrates 40 years in music with mega concert in November
Sheila Majid is celebrating 40 years in the music industry with a mega concert. Photo: Sheila Majid/Instagram Datuk Sheila Majid is celebrating her 40 years in the music industry with a mega concert. The Queen of Jazz is set to perform at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur on Nov 8. 'For three hours, it's going to be a solid Sheila Majid repertoire,' the 60-year-old singer said at a press conference earlier today (July 15) to announce the show. Although she says she and her team are still finalising the setlist – possibly trimming it to two-and-a-half hours instead of three – one thing is certain: it will feature most of her beloved hits, starting with the crowd-pleaser Sinaran. 'Forty years is a long career. I never imagined being blessed with the love and support of fans who have stood by me all this time,' added Sheila. For the concert, she is teaming up once again with her long-time collaborators who are legendary for their work in the music industry including Mac Chew, Jenny Chin and Jennifer Thompson. Also joining in is Steve Ho, an acclaimed stage and lighting designer who has worked with Cantopop stars like Jacky Cheung and Eason Chan. While there is no significance to the date of the concert, Sheila said there's a significance to the venue picked. Admitting she is feeling a little nervous performing on such a big stage, she adds it is more because she always wants to give her absolute best to her fans. "But having said that, when I started performing 40 years ago, Axiata Arena didn't even exist. We had Stadium Negara, Stadium Merdeka and PWTC. "Now, I thought, why not? It's a major milestone, and this feels like the right time and place to do it," she explained, continuing that she only does big concerts when there's a real reason for it. "The last one I did was Big Band in 2023 at PWTC. But I'd already told fans that I'd be marking my 40th anniversary with something special in 2025. So here we are. "Also, I've realised that I now have Gen Z fans too ... and they're excited to attend as well. "So it made sense to pick a bigger venue (that could accommodate everyone)." Tickets to Sheila Majid 40 Years In Music will go on sale July 17, 10am via Tickets are priced between RM268 and RM768. There's also a "Party Zone" ticket priced at RM3,400, which admits four people. Accessible tickets for persons with disabilities can be purchased via WhatsApp hotline 019-595 1931.
