Get up close and personal with Dayang Nurfaizah
Kosmo! reported that the performances in Penang and Kuala Lumpur will highlight songs from her latest album Janji, released late last year.
'This showcase is very close to my heart. I've long dreamed of hosting a performance that feels more personal and exclusive, but in an open venue instead of a traditional auditorium,' she said.
The 43-year-old Sarawak-born singer said the set list will feature tracks from Janji and other popular songs from her career.
Dayang said there will be no surprise collaborations but two young artistes, Anwar Hamzah and Naki, will be opening the shows.
'There's so much emerging talent out there and I'm glad I can offer them this platform,' she said.
'This won't be a grand concert with gimmicks or surprises. What I can promise is an honest, heartfelt performance where I'll give my best,' Dayang added.
> Undocumented migrants are flocking to Pangsapuri Putra Permai Selesa in Seri Kembangan, causing a stir among long-time residents, Harian Metro reported.
A resident known as Ali, 45, said the influx of foreign tenants, mostly from the Rohingya community, began about a decade ago.
Most units are rented out for between RM700 and RM1,000 per month, Ali said, adding that their presence are disruptive.
'At night, they come out and gather in front of their units, chatting loudly or even arguing with their spouses. Sometimes, there are even fights,' he added.
Residents hope the authorities and landlords will take the issue more seriously before the situation worsens.
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.
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