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  • BICSI SEA 2026 Returns: Driving the Future of ICT Infrastructure and AI in Malaysia

    BICSI SEA 2026 Returns: Driving the Future of ICT Infrastructure and AI in Malaysia

    The return of the BICSI Southeast Asia Malaysia Conference & Exhibition 2026 marks a pivotal moment in Malaysia’s journey toward becoming a primary digital infrastructure hub for the region. Recently introduced via a soft launch officiated by Datuk Azman Mohd Yusof, Secretary General of the Ministry of Human Resources, the event is set to take place on July 21 and 22 at Sunway Resort Hotel. This second edition builds upon the momentum of previous successful gatherings in Johor Bahru and Vietnam, specifically targeting the advancement of ICT infrastructure within a world increasingly shaped by artificial intelligence.

    Mary Elizabeth Cheng, Founder of TECLA and Executive Director of BICSI Southeast Asia, stressed the importance of investing in specialized training and global certifications to build a sustainable, future-ready talent pipeline for the ICT industry.

    At the heart of this initiative is a focus on human capital. With the ICT sector currently contributing nearly a quarter of Malaysia’s national economy and supporting over 1.25 million jobs, the demand for specialized talent has never been more pressing. Datuk Azman highlighted that with RM342 billion in digital investments approved in recent years, the industry is poised to create over 114,000 new roles. However, the complexity of these roles—ranging from data center management to AI network design—requires a workforce equipped with globally recognized certifications. By aligning with international bodies like BICSI, Malaysia aims to bridge the skills gap and ensure its professionals meet the highest global standards.

    Organized by Tecnoviq Learning Academy (TECLA), the conference serves as a strategic intersection for industry-driven training and national policy, such as the Dasar TVET Negara 2030. Dr. Garies Chong, Executive Chair of BICSI Southeast Asia, emphasized that the organization’s mission remains focused on nurturing a resilient ICT ecosystem through regional collaboration and standardized excellence. This commitment was evident at the soft launch, which saw participation from key government and digital agencies including MDEC, Invest Selangor, and Cyberview, as well as major technology associations like PIKOM.

    The BICSI SEA Beyond 2026 Forum hosted an insightful session where industry partners explored the future of digitalization within today’s AI-driven landscape.

    The upcoming July event is set to be a significant gathering of regional policymakers, educators, and technology providers. Supported by an array of international corporate sponsors—including Softing AG, SENKO Advanced Components, and Datwyler AG—the exhibition provides a unique platform for organizations to showcase innovation and engage directly with the stakeholders driving the digital economy. As preparations continue, the organizers remain open to corporate partnerships, inviting industry leaders to help shape the future of Southeast Asia’s digital landscape.

  • Malaysia to Host SEMICON Southeast Asia 2026, Uniting Global Leaders to Shape the Future of Semiconductors

    SEMICON Southeast Asia (SEMICON SEA) 2026, the region’s premier platform for the global semiconductor and electronics manufacturing supply chain, will return to the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC) in Kuala Lumpur from 5 to 7 May. Registration is now open.

    The event highlights the growing strategic importance of Southeast Asia within the global semiconductor ecosystem, as the region continues to strengthen its role in advanced manufacturing and supply chain resilience. In Malaysia, the event is held in strategic partnership with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry (MITI) and the Malaysian Investment Development Authority (MIDA), reflecting the country’s continued commitment to strengthening its position in the global semiconductor value chain.

    SEMICON SEA 2026, themed Transform Tomorrow, will focus on accelerating next-generation technologies while addressing current structural challenges. It is expected to gather more than 20,000 innovators, policymakers, and technology experts, fostering collaboration across the international semiconductor ecosystem while delivering insights into artificial intelligence, smart manufacturing, sustainability, workforce development, advanced packaging, supplier sourcing, and other key areas.

    The global semiconductor industry is projected to reach USD1 trillion in annual sales by 2026, driven by the rapid expansion of artificial intelligence infrastructure. Market analysts note that Southeast Asia has emerged as a significant growth engine for the industry, outperforming the broader market in recent years, supported by sustained expansion in manufacturing capacity, assembly, testing, and packaging activities, as well as deeper integration into global supply chains.

    According to Ajit Manocha, President and CEO of SEMI, the semiconductor industry is entering a new era defined by ecosystem-wide collaboration. He noted that SEMICON Southeast Asia reflects this shift through programmes designed to bridge innovation and execution, from design through manufacturing, and expressed SEMI’s anticipation of hosting the event in Malaysia, a long-established semiconductor hub.

    Linda Tan, President of SEMI Southeast Asia, said SEMICON Southeast Asia serves as a catalyst for collaboration and innovation by bringing together industry leaders, visionaries, and experts to address pressing challenges and explore emerging opportunities, enabling stakeholders to shape the future of the semiconductor industry.

    In Malaysia, the semiconductor industry is entering its next phase of growth from a position of strength. The electrical and electronics (E&E) sector secured RM28.5 billion in approved investments in 2025, reinforcing its role as a cornerstone of the national manufacturing economy and a trusted node in the global technology supply chain. SEMICON SEA 2026 comes at a time when Malaysia is moving beyond its established strengths in assembly and test towards higher-value activities, including design, advanced packaging, and innovation-driven manufacturing.

    According to Datuk Sikh Shamsul Ibrahim Sikh Abdul Majid, Chief Executive Officer of MIDA, the semiconductor industry is at an inflection point and Malaysia intends to be at the centre of its next phase. He noted that under the New Industrial Master Plan (NIMP) 2030, Malaysia is not only maintaining its position in the global semiconductor supply chain but actively reshaping it. He added that strong investment fundamentals, including RM28.5 billion in E&E investments in 2025, reflect continued global confidence in Malaysia, which the country is building upon through supply chain integration, local capability development, and high-value partnerships. MIDA, he said, is an active builder of the industry’s next chapter in Malaysia, working collaboratively to shape its future.

    SEMICON SEA 2026 will focus on several key pillars, including artificial intelligence and intelligent manufacturing, sustainability, talent development, advanced packaging and heterogeneous integration, and supplier sourcing. These areas aim to accelerate innovation, strengthen ecosystem linkages, and support the development of a future-ready workforce.

    MIDA will also lead several initiatives at the event, including a Supply Chain Integration & Capability Enhancement Forum to strengthen industry linkages and supplier capabilities, a Digital Twin & Smart Manufacturing Seminar for SMEs to enhance technological adoption, and the Handshake@SEMICON programme, which facilitates structured engagements between global industry leaders and Malaysian stakeholders to accelerate investment and partnerships. In addition, MIDA will contribute to workforce development discussions through SEMI’s TECH Zoomers programme at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), focusing on talent trends and future skills in the semiconductor sector.

    SEMICON SEA 2026 is further supported by leading global industry sponsors, including GlobalFoundries, Lam Research, Micron, Sandisk Corporation, Tokyo Electron Limited, Applied Materials, Schneider Electric, SGS, Soitec, STATS ChipPAC, Advantest, ASE, KLA, Kulicke & Soffa, Siemens, and STMicroelectronics.

    Registration for SEMICON SEA 2026 is now open. For full programme and conference details, please visit the SEMICON SEA website.

  • Bateriku & SVOLT Form Strategic Alliance to Enhance EV Support for Malaysian Owners

    Bateriku & SVOLT Form Strategic Alliance to Enhance EV Support for Malaysian Owners

    Bateriku and SVOLT Energy Technology Co. Ltd. have formally entered into a strategic partnership aimed at accelerating the development of Malaysia’s electric vehicle (EV) after-sales support ecosystem. Announced on 21 April 2026, this collaboration addresses a critical requirement for the domestic automotive industry as it transitions toward large-scale electrification: the establishment of a specialized, reliable, and accessible technical support network to bolster consumer confidence in EV ownership.

    SVOLT, a global leader in high-performance battery technology and a primary supplier to international automotive brands such as Geely and Great Wall Motors, already plays a pivotal role in the Malaysian market, with its technology currently integrated into the Proton e.MAS 5. Through this partnership, Bateriku will leverage SVOLT’s global technical expertise to enhance its service capabilities, focusing on sophisticated EV battery diagnostics, comprehensive on-site technical assistance, and structured battery replacement protocols. This expansion ensures that the rising number of EV owners in Malaysia will have access to professional maintenance services that meet international safety and performance standards.

    The agreement also prioritizes the advancement of local human capital through a dedicated series of upskilling and training programs. These initiatives are designed to equip the Bateriku workforce with specialized knowledge in battery handling and diagnostic procedures, ensuring the local talent pool remains competitive in an increasingly technology-driven landscape. By focusing on technical proficiency, the partnership ensures that the infrastructure for EV maintenance is not only robust but also sustainable and driven by local expertise.

    The partnership was formalized during a signing ceremony at SVOLT’s facility in the Jintan District of Changzhou City, China, officiated by Yingtao Hao, Director of SVOLT Energy Technology Co. Ltd., and Azarol Faizi, Chief Executive Officer of Bateriku. During the event, Azarol Faizi remarked that the alliance is fundamental to instilling long-term confidence among Malaysian EV owners by guaranteeing the availability of efficient after-sales support. Yingtao Hao echoed this sentiment, noting that the combination of SVOLT’s technological leadership and Bateriku’s extensive operational network will deliver a safer and more seamless ownership experience. This strategic collaboration stands as a significant catalyst in Malaysia’s pursuit of a greener, smarter, and more sustainable mobility future.

  • Enhanced Race Experience Unveiled for Special Commemorative Edition, Featuring RM20,000 Prize Pool and Limited Collectibles

    Enhanced Race Experience Unveiled for Special Commemorative Edition, Featuring RM20,000 Prize Pool and Limited Collectibles

    Alliance Bank Malaysia Berhad (“Alliance Bank”) has officially announced the return of its flagship community event, the Heritage Run 2026. This fourth edition is designated as a special commemorative event, strategically timed to coincide with Visit Malaysia Year 2026. Scheduled to take place on 12 July 2026 at the historic Padang Kota Lama, the event serves as a key initiative in the Bank’s ongoing commitment to community engagement, cultural preservation, and environmental sustainability.

    Building upon the momentum of the 2025 edition, which successfully engaged 5,500 participants, the 2026 Heritage Run has been evolved into a comprehensive cultural tourism showcase. By highlighting Penang’s unique landmarks and multicultural heritage, the event supports United Nations Sustainable Development Goal 11.4 regarding the protection of cultural and natural heritage. Group Chief Executive Officer of Alliance Bank, Kellee Kam, emphasized that the Run has transitioned into a meaningful tradition that fosters national unity and reinforces the Bank’s role as “The Bank for Life” within the communities it serves.

    In a move to integrate ESG (Environmental, Social, and Governance) values into the event’s core, Alliance Bank has introduced several sustainable initiatives. Finisher medals for the 2026 edition are manufactured from sustainably sourced bamboo, while event memorabilia—including batik-inspired lanyards and category-specific T-shirts—reflect Penang’s cultural identity through motifs such as the kebaya and manik shoes. Furthermore, the event continues to empower local entrepreneurs through the reimagined #SupportLokal bazaar, which provides a dedicated marketplace for small businesses to showcase artisanal products and traditional crafts.

    Technical Race Categories and Prize Structure

    The 2026 edition introduces a “level up” framework, offering diversified categories to accommodate various fitness levels while providing a competitive platform for professional runners. A total prize pool of RM20,000 in cash will be awarded to top performers in the competitive divisions.

    • 21 km Half Marathon: A premier category designed for seasoned marathoners and long-distance athletes.
    • 10 km Competitive Race: A newly introduced tier aimed at motivating intermediate runners to achieve new personal milestones.
    • 3 km Fun Run: A family-oriented category featuring the “Best Dressed Family” challenge, encouraging participants to compete in traditional Malaysian attire.

    Registration and Tiered Pricing Schedule

    Registration for the Heritage Run 2026 is open from 24 April until 30 June 2026, or until the participation quota is met. Alliance Bank cardholders are entitled to a 20% discount on registration fees beginning 1 May 2026.

    Launch Sale Phase (24 – 30 April 2026) The introductory rates are set at RM39 for the 3 km category, RM55 for the 10 km category, and RM85 for the 21 km category.

    Early Bird Phase (1 – 31 May 2026) During this period, fees are adjusted to RM55 for 3 km, RM75 for 10 km, and RM115 for 21 km.

    Standard Registration Phase (1 – 30 June 2026) The final registration tier is priced at RM65 for 3 km, RM85 for 10 km, and RM125 for 21 km.

    For official registration and further technical details, please visit the dedicated portal at www.alliancebank.com.my/Alliance-Heritage-Run.

  • Aksi Berprestij T-Fight All Star 2026 Warnai Stadium Titiwangsa

    Aksi Berprestij T-Fight All Star 2026 Warnai Stadium Titiwangsa

    Arena sukan tempur tanah air bakal kembali meriah dengan penganjuran T-Fight All Star 2026 yang akan berlangsung di Stadium Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur pada 24 April 2026. Acara berprestij ini menghimpunkan atlet tempur berbakat dari pelbagai kelab dan latar belakang bagi menampilkan kemahiran, disiplin serta semangat kesukanan dalam suasana yang kompetitif dan profesional.

    Kejohanan ini dijangka menarik perhatian peminat Muay Thai dari dalam dan luar negara, khususnya dengan kehadiran ikon Muay Thai dunia, Buakaw Banchamek, yang akan beraksi dalam perlawanan utama bagi kategori 71 kilogram. Penampilan tersebut amat dinantikan kerana ia merupakan kali pertama beliau bertanding di Malaysia, sekali gus mencipta detik bersejarah buat peminat sukan tempur tempatan.

    Mohd Khairul Hafiz bin Hassan
    Marketing officer T Fight

    Secara keseluruhan, T-Fight All Star 2026 akan menyajikan tujuh perlawanan melibatkan atlet dari Malaysia, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Kemboja, Uganda dan Maghribi, sekali gus mengukuhkan kedudukannya sebagai kejohanan Muay Thai bertaraf antarabangsa.

    Dalam perlawanan utama, Buakaw dijadualkan menentang petarung dari Beijing, Meng Gaofeng, dalam pertembungan antara Thailand dan China yang dijangka berlangsung sengit serta berintensiti tinggi. Atlet berusia 28 tahun itu memiliki rekod profesional sebanyak 45 perlawanan dengan 33 kemenangan, termasuk sembilan kemenangan secara knockout, selain pernah meraih gelaran Juara Wu Lin Feng China 2020, WLF World Champion dan IPCC China Champion.

    Pertembungan dua kuasa besar sukan tempur Asia ini dijangka menjadi tumpuan utama kejohanan, di samping memberi peluang kepada peminat untuk menyaksikan aksi legenda dunia secara langsung buat pertama kali di Malaysia. Sebarang pertanyaan lanjut boleh diajukan kepada urusetia media.

  • ‘Bedroom Posters’ Versi Baharu: Yellowcard Kini Tampil Bersama Blippi

    ‘Bedroom Posters’ Versi Baharu: Yellowcard Kini Tampil Bersama Blippi

    Kumpulan pop-punk berstatus multi-platinum, Yellowcard, kembali mencuri tumpuan industri muzik global dengan pelancaran versi terbaharu single popular mereka, ‘Bedroom Posters’. Menariknya, naskhah kali ini menampilkan kolaborasi unik bersama ikon edukasi kanak-kanak antarabangsa, Blippi, di bawah label Better Noise Music. Penerbitan ini merupakan satu langkah strategik dalam menggabungkan tenaga muzik pop-punk yang dinamik dengan elemen mesra keluarga yang lebih santai dan edukatif.

    Menerusi adaptasi lirik yang lebih ceria, ‘Bedroom Posters’ versi terbaharu ini direka khusus untuk menjadi halwa telinga yang mampu dinikmati oleh semua lapisan umur, termasuk kanak-kanak dan ibu bapa. Vokalis utama Yellowcard, Ryan Key, menyatakan bahawa proses kreatif di sebalik projek ini sangat unik kerana pihak mereka memberikan kebebasan sepenuhnya kepada pasukan Blippi untuk mengolah semula lirik daripada versi instrumental asal. Beliau menyifatkan hasil akhir kolaborasi ini sebagai satu bentuk inspirasi buat generasi baharu peminat muzik rock, selain menyifatkan projek ini sebagai sesuatu yang sangat peribadi buat dirinya sebagai seorang bapa.

    Dalam pada itu, Blippi turut menzahirkan keterujaan terhadap kerjasama kedua mereka selepas kejayaan lagu ‘Go Go Go’ sebelum ini. Menurut beliau, sinergi bersama Yellowcard telah berjaya mengubah lagu hit radio tersebut menjadi sebuah karya yang menggalakkan interaksi fizikal seperti menari dan menyanyi bersama dalam kalangan keluarga. Sebelum ini, versi asal ‘Bedroom Posters’ telah mencatatkan pencapaian luar biasa dengan jutaan strim serta berjaya menduduki kedudukan Top 5 dalam carta radio alternatif.

    Kejayaan kolaborasi ini bukan sahaja memperlihatkan versatiliti Yellowcard dalam bereksperimen dengan pelbagai genre, malah turut membuka pintu kepada kumpulan pendengar generasi hadapan. Selain daripada pelancaran single digital ini, Yellowcard juga dijadualkan bakal memulakan siri jelajah konsert utama bertajuk “Up Up Down Down Tour” di Amerika Syarikat bermula Mei sehingga Jun 2026. Inisiatif ini dijangka akan terus mengukuhkan kedudukan mereka sebagai antara pelopor utama genre pop-punk yang kekal relevan merentas zaman.

  • Ahmad Syafiq & Wawa Shazwa Hayati Rintihan Jiwa Menerusi ‘Menduakan Cinta’

    Pasangan duet serasi Ahmad Syafiq dan Wawa Shazwa kembali mewarnai persada muzik tanah air dengan taruhan terbaharu mereka berjudul ‘Menduakan Cinta’. Single ini tampil dengan nuansa emosi yang lebih mendalam, sekali gus menonjolkan kematangan vokal dan sisi puitis kedua-dua penyanyi tersebut. Menerusi lagu ini, mereka meneroka genre balada yang lebih menyentuh perasaan, berbeza daripada karya terdahulu.

    Sebelum ini, Ahmad Syafiq dan Wawa Shazwa pernah bekerjasama merakamkan semula lagu ‘Buat Insan Tersayang’ yang pernah dipopularkan oleh Eddie Hamid dan Ashira, dan versi tersebut berjaya meraih lebih daripada satu juta tontonan di YouTube. Di bawah bimbingan komposer tersohor Eddie Hamid, mereka sekali lagi diberikan kepercayaan penuh untuk menterjemahkan rintihan jiwa yang terpendam ke dalam melodi ‘Menduakan Cinta’.

    Menurut Ahmad Syafiq, kali ini mereka menguji keserasian dalam genre yang berbeza dan menganggap lagu tersebut bukan sekadar sebuah karya biasa, sebaliknya sebuah rintihan jiwa yang menuntut komitmen sepenuhnya agar dapat sampai ke hati pendengar. Selain Eddie Hamid, lagu ini turut dicipta bersama komposer Barr Hadif dan Aiman Zaidi, manakala liriknya dihasilkan secara kolaboratif oleh mereka bertiga bersama Hakim Hakimi dan Jaju.

    Lagu ini membawa pendengar menyelami konflik dua insan yang masih saling mencintai namun terpaksa akur pada takdir. Ia bukan sekadar kisah perpisahan, tetapi menggambarkan realiti pahit apabila cinta lama tidak lagi dapat diselamatkan. Wawa Shazwa menjelaskan bahawa lagu ini menyentuh perasaan bersalah seolah-olah ‘menduakan cinta’ yang pernah dibina, walaupun kasih sayang masih kuat, perpisahan terpaksa dipilih demi kebaikan semua pihak. Beliau juga tetap memberikan komitmen vokal terbaik meskipun sedang hamil lima bulan ketika proses rakaman dijalankan.

    Proses rakaman dilakukan sebanyak dua kali bagi memastikan kualiti dan emosi yang disampaikan berada pada tahap terbaik. Keakraban pasukan produksi serta arahan jelas daripada Eddie Hamid turut memudahkan perjalanan sesi rakaman, sekali gus membantu kedua-dua penyanyi menghayati sepenuhnya rintihan jiwa dalam lagu ini.

    Menariknya, ‘Menduakan Cinta’ turut dijadikan lagu runut bunyi bagi drama bersiri terbaharu ‘Bayangan Lelaki Sempurna’ yang disiarkan dalam slot Akasia di TV3 pada jam 7 malam. Drama 28 episod ini dibintangi oleh Adam Lee, Sweet Qismina dan Nadia Brian. Lagu terbitan Nova Music Malaysia ini kini boleh distrim di semua platform penstriman muzik digital utama, manakala video muzik rasminya boleh ditonton di saluran YouTube Nova Music Videos melalui pautan https://youtu.be/xBFCFkMKEsE?si=zkDgvXbs9Dj4cm1C.

  • THE RAYHAN Syukur 26: Sebuah Konsert Penghargaan Tulus Buat Peminat Irama Nasyid Kontemporari Merentas Zaman

    THE RAYHAN Syukur 26: Sebuah Konsert Penghargaan Tulus Buat Peminat Irama Nasyid Kontemporari Merentas Zaman

    Industri nasyid kontemporari tanah air bakal menyaksikan satu mercu tanda baharu apabila kumpulan The Rayhan secara rasmi mengumumkan penganjuran ‘Konsert The Rayhan Syukur 2026’. Acara berskala besar tersebut dijadualkan berlangsung pada 15 Ogos 2026 bertempat di Hall A, MAEPS, Serdang.

    Pengumuman strategik ini telah dizahirkan dalam satu majlis sidang media yang diadakan pada 22 April 2026 di Top G Coffee & Cafe, Publika. Konsert yang dibawakan oleh Bintang Batu Event dengan kerjasama Magnificent G Ventures ini merupakan manifestasi penghargaan kumpulan tersebut terhadap sokongan tidak berbelah bahagi para peminat sejak era kegemilangan nasyid pada penghujung tahun 90-an.

    Konsert ini menandakan penyatuan semula figura ikonik, Nazrey Johani, yang merupakan bekas vokalis utama kumpulan legenda Raihan, bersama dua rakan strategiknya, Amran Ibrahim dan Afad Ahmad. Langkah penjenamaan semula sebagai The Rayhan ini bertujuan untuk menyuntik inovasi dan nafas baharu ke dalam karya nasyid agar kekal kompetitif serta relevan dengan peredaran zaman, namun tetap memelihara keutuhan identiti asal mereka.

    Nazrey Johani dalam kenyataan medianya menegaskan bahawa Konsert Syukur 26 bukan sekadar acara hiburan, tetapi sebuah platform spiritual yang bakal menggabungkan elemen nostalgia dengan kecanggihan teknologi moden. Antara nilai tambah utama yang bakal diketengahkan adalah:

    • Revolusi Muzikal: Gubahan muzik baharu bagi naskhah klasik seperti Iman Mutiara, Demi Masa, dan Syukur.
    • Inovasi Visual: Integrasi teknologi projection mapping yang bakal menceritakan evolusi kembara seni The Rayhan secara artistik.
    • Kolaborasi Strategik: Penampilan khas barisan artis ternama yang akan memberikan interpretasi baharu terhadap alunan zikir dan irama nasyid.
    • Infrastruktur Audio: Penggunaan sistem bunyi berdefinisi tinggi bagi menjamin kualiti harmoni vokal yang menjadi signatur kumpulan ini.

    Secara objektifnya, penganjuran ini bertujuan untuk mewujudkan suasana refleksi dan ketenangan bagi audiens, sekaligus memperkukuh peranan muzik nasyid sebagai ejen penyatuan masyarakat.

    Bagi peminat dan pengumpul koleksi seni, tiket Konsert The Rayhan: Syukur 26 akan mula ditawarkan secara rasmi pada hari Jumaat, 1 Mei 2026. Transaksi boleh dilakukan secara eksklusif melalui portal tiket dalam talian di rayhan.ubertickets.asia. Inisiatif ini dijangka bakal mengembalikan kegemilangan irama nasyid di persada antarabangsa melalui kualiti produksi yang lebih dinamik dan profesional.

  • KARISMA SARIMAH, KEBERANIAN ALYA & KELAINAN ROSYAM DALAM ” PEWARIS SUSUK” : TIGA WAJAH, SATU MISTERI

    KARISMA SARIMAH, KEBERANIAN ALYA & KELAINAN ROSYAM DALAM ” PEWARIS SUSUK” : TIGA WAJAH, SATU MISTERI

    Menjelang tayangan filem seram thriller Pewaris Susuk pada 30 April 2026, perhatian penonton semakin terarah kepada kekuatan tiga watak utama yang menjadi tunjang kepada keseluruhan penceritaan. Diterajui oleh Che Puan Sarimah Ibrahim, Alya Iman dan Rosyam Nor, filem ini mengetengahkan tiga pendekatan lakonan yang berbeza namun saling melengkapi, membentuk sebuah dunia naratif yang sarat misteri, konflik dalaman dan rahsia yang tersimpan rapi. Gabungan ini bukan sahaja mencetuskan jangkaan tinggi, malah memberi bayangan bahawa Pewaris Susuk akan tampil sebagai sebuah karya yang lebih daripada sekadar hiburan seram konvensional.

    Kepulangan Sarimah Ibrahim ke layar perak menjadi antara elemen paling dinantikan dalam filem ini. Setelah sekian lama tidak muncul dalam naskhah filem, beliau kembali dengan pembawaan watak yang jauh lebih matang, terkawal dan penuh lapisan emosi. Membawakan karakter wanita misteri yang menyimpan pelbagai rahsia, Sarimah tidak bergantung kepada ekspresi dramatik yang berlebihan, sebaliknya memilih pendekatan yang lebih subtil dan berfokus kepada perincian emosi. Setiap gerak-geri dan pandangan matanya membawa maksud tersendiri, sekaligus menguatkan elemen teka-teki yang menjadi nadi utama penceritaan. Kehadirannya bukan sekadar nostalgia, tetapi satu manifestasi evolusi sebagai pelakon yang kini lebih memahami kekuatan lakonan yang tenang namun berkesan.

    Dalam masa yang sama, kemunculan Alya Iman sebagai wajah baharu di layar perak memberikan dimensi segar kepada filem ini. Penampilan sulungnya bukan sekadar percubaan biasa, tetapi satu langkah berani apabila memilih watak yang kompleks, sarat emosi dan penuh konflik dalaman. Alya berjaya menampilkan versatiliti lakonan yang meyakinkan, terutama dalam babak-babak yang memerlukan intensiti emosi yang tinggi. Gandingannya bersama Rosyam Nor turut mencipta dinamika yang menarik, memperlihatkan hubungan karakter yang tegang, penuh lapisan dan tidak mudah dijangka. Kehadiran Alya membuktikan bahawa beliau bukan sekadar pelapis baharu dalam industri, tetapi mempunyai potensi besar untuk berdiri sebaris dengan pelakon berpengalaman.

    Sementara itu, Rosyam Nor tampil dengan sisi yang berbeza daripada kebiasaan yang sering dikaitkan dengan watak tegas, dominan dan penuh karisma. Dalam Pewaris Susuk, beliau memilih pendekatan yang lebih terkawal, misteri dan bersahaja, namun tetap meninggalkan impak yang mendalam. Tanpa perlu bergantung kepada ledakan emosi atau dialog yang berat, Rosyam membuktikan bahawa kekuatan lakonan juga terletak pada kehalusan dan pengawalan emosi. Setiap kemunculannya di layar memberi rasa tidak selesa yang disengajakan, seolah-olah menyembunyikan sesuatu yang lebih besar daripada apa yang terlihat. Kelainan ini bukan sahaja memperkayakan karakternya, tetapi turut menambah lapisan kompleksiti kepada keseluruhan naratif filem.

    Gabungan tiga pelakon ini menjadikan Pewaris Susuk sebuah karya yang digerakkan oleh kekuatan karakter dan interaksi emosi, bukan sekadar bergantung kepada elemen seram semata-mata. Filem ini mengangkat tema yang lebih gelap dan mendalam—tentang warisan dosa, pengorbanan, kuasa yang tersembunyi, serta hubungan manusia yang terikat oleh rahsia masa lalu. Setiap watak membawa beban tersendiri, dan apabila kisah mereka bertembung, ia mencetuskan konflik yang bukan sahaja mencabar fizikal, tetapi juga psikologi.

    Lebih menarik, naratif filem ini dibina dengan elemen misteri yang berlapis, membuatkan penonton sentiasa tertanya-tanya dan cuba merungkai setiap petunjuk yang diberikan. Tidak semua persoalan dijawab secara langsung, sebaliknya penonton diajak untuk menyelami sendiri maksud di sebalik setiap adegan dan dialog. Pendekatan ini memberi pengalaman tontonan yang lebih imersif dan meninggalkan kesan berpanjangan selepas keluar dari pawagam.

    Diterbitkan oleh Primeworks Studios, Pewaris Susuk dilihat sebagai antara naskhah tempatan yang berpotensi mencuri perhatian tahun ini, bukan sahaja kerana barisan pelakonnya yang kukuh, tetapi juga keberanian dalam membawa pendekatan penceritaan yang lebih matang dan berlapis. Dalam dunia yang dipenuhi rahsia, manipulasi dan warisan gelap, persoalan utama terus bermain di fikiran—siapakah sebenarnya yang mengawal permainan ini, dan sejauh mana seseorang sanggup berkorban demi kuasa?

    Jawapannya bakal terungkai apabila Pewaris Susuk mula menghantui pawagam seluruh negara bermula 30 April 2026. Untuk maklumat lanjut serta perkembangan terkini, orang ramai boleh mengikuti saluran rasmi media sosial termasuk Facebook, X, Instagram dan YouTube milik Primeworks Studios.

  • JessC Expands Global Reach with Award-Winning Multilingual and Raya Music

    JessC Expands Global Reach with Award-Winning Multilingual and Raya Music

    Malaysian international artist JessC, recipient of the “Best Asian Pop” award at the InterContinental Music Awards (ICMA, USA) and widely known as the “US-Asia Healing Pop Queen,” has once again marked a significant milestone in her international music career. Her multilingual works continue to receive global recognition, and she recently held a press conference to share her latest achievements with members of the media and the public.

    JessC shared that her music is currently being played across multiple regions, including China, the United States, Europe, Indonesia, and Australia. Her songs have also entered radio charts in China and Indonesia, further highlighting the growing international presence of Malaysian music.

    She expressed her gratitude to media representatives and listeners from more than 30 countries for their continued support. She also noted that Rolling Stone (Australia and UK editions) has recognised her as one of the “New Artists to Watch,” adding further momentum to her international journey.

    At the LIT Music Awards, JessC achieved further success by winning across three languages with four works, making her the first artist to receive international recognition for music produced in three different languages. Her award-winning works include the Platinum-winning Malay songs “Mari Menari Raya” and “Expose,” the Mandarin song “My Style,” and the English track “One Chance,” which also earned her the “Best New Artist” award. In addition, “My Style” secured her the ICMA “Best Asian Pop” title, further strengthening her position in the global music industry.

    JessC has also been actively promoting Malaysian Raya-themed music internationally. “Mari Menari Raya” not only received a Platinum award at the LIT Music Awards but is also regarded as the first Raya-themed song to win at an international music awards platform. Meanwhile, “Satu Suara Raya” was previously shortlisted as a finalist in the ICMA Asian Pop category and was also invited to a short film festival in Japan, further showcasing Malaysian festive culture on the global stage. These works have been broadcast on radio stations in the United Kingdom, Spain, the United Arab Emirates, Indonesia, and South America, steadily expanding their international reach.

    She shared that she feels deeply moved by the way listeners from different countries have embraced her Raya songs, adding that it reinforces her belief that music can transcend cultural and geographical boundaries.

    The “Raya Open House × ICMA & LIT Music Awards Celebration” was held at the Symphony Performing Arts Centre and attracted more than 300 media representatives and fans. The event featured performances by several local artists, including Kelly Azman, Syafiq Ikhwan, Fareez Hazwan Fauzi, and Zaki Yamani, creating a lively festive atmosphere. JessC also delivered live performances of “Satu Suara Raya” and “Mari Menari Raya,” with the latter’s music video surpassing 4.6 million views on YouTube.

    Reflecting on her international journey, JessC expressed both surprise and gratitude, saying she never expected a Raya song to be embraced by audiences in so many countries. She emphasised that this achievement represents not only a personal milestone but also a moment where Malaysian culture is being shared with the world. She also extended her appreciation to the media, her team, and her fans, highlighting teamwork as a key factor in her continued success.

    Beyond her music career, JessC is also recognised for her strong commitment to a disciplined and healthy lifestyle. She has won 12 gold medals and 5 silver medals in wushu competitions in China and Hong Kong, as well as 20 gold medals and 8 silver medals in table tennis competitions in Australia, reflecting her dedication, versatility, and well-rounded personal development.

    Looking ahead, JessC shared her intention to continue producing music that integrates cultural elements, with the aim of bringing Malaysia’s unique identity to the international stage while delivering messages of healing and positivity. She concluded by expressing her hope to bring the sound of Malaysia to every corner of the world.