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New Straits Times
03-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Ajai apologises for statement on recent 4U2C controversy
KUALA LUMPUR: Acclaimed composer Ajai has issued an apology for his recent statement regarding the 4U2C pop group controversy. The dispute centres on copyright issues related to songs the group intends to perform at their upcoming "WE 4U2C Live In Concert" show. In an Instagram post yesterday, Ajai, whose real name is Mohamad Faizal Maas, 50, explained that his apology stemmed from a sense of responsibility for the confusion caused by the controversy. "I refer to my recent statement on the concert by 4U2C. I would like to apologise if my statement was misconstrued or offended certain parties," he wrote. He further clarified that he was not against any individual who performs, writes, or composes music, and expressed his support for all those involved in the creation and performance of music by others. Ajai concluded his statement hoping that "all people in the industry are free to create and perform music, and that the ongoing issue is settled in the best possible way. Thank you." The controversy escalated when Datuk AC Mizal, 53, 4U2C's lead singer, expressed his displeasure with Ajai's comments on copyright and song ownership. AC Mizal, whose full name is Mizal Zaini, felt that Ajai's statement implied 4U2C did not have the right to organise their concert. The core of the issue arose when composer Man Senoi (Othman Masri) and his wife Ramziah Mohamed Noor (Mama Rap) disputed 4U2C's plan to stage the Sept 15 concert. Man Senoi and Mama Rap claim they hold the rights to 25 of the group's songs. Despite these claims, AC Mizal has stated that all necessary licences and permits for the concert have been secured from the relevant authorities.
New Straits Times
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New Straits Times
#SHOWBIZ: Ajai: Exists' Mamat is making good progress
SEPANG: Pop rock group Exists' original lead singer Mohd Ali Kamarudin, better known as Mamat, is "a lot better now" after undergoing drug rehabilitation at Persatuan Pengasih Malaysia's (Pengasih) Cinta Manis complex in Bentong, Pahang. The group's founding member, acclaimed composer Ajai, told Berita Harian yesterday that Mamat was getting on very well with his fellow residents at the centre, who reportedly look up to him as an icon. "We've been informed by the centre that Mamat is doing great. He has shown real initiative in wanting to improve himself. "Let's all pray that he'll be fully rehabilitated," said Ajai at a press conference to announce his group's new concert, Exists Premium Live @ PJ, at IOI City Mall here. Another Exists member, Musa, added that they had kept in constant contact with Mamat, who appeared to be in good spirits. "He's been in Pengasih for a year now, and he's upbeat about the changes in his life." Ajai also mentioned that while Mamat wouldn't be able to make their upcoming concert, he was likely to be back for their major reunion concert next year. Exists Premium Live @ PJ will be held at JioSpace in Petaling Jaya on Oct 4, where guests can expect to enjoy almost all of the group's most popular hits.
Yahoo
01-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
EXISTS in support of vocalist Mamat's rehabilitation
1 Jul - The members of EXISTS recently revealed that their vocalist Mamat is doing better and better as he continues his rehabilitation at PENGASIH in Bentong, Pahang. According to band member and keyboardist Ajai, the singer, who was battling drug addiction previously, has changed a lot and was even considered an icon by the other residents at the rehab centre. "According to the wardens, they can see a lot of positive development in Mamat in just a short time. As his fellow brothers, we will always pray that he will achieve what he planned," he said. Meanwhile, bassist Musa stated that while 80 percent of the change came from Mamat himself, the rest of it must come from them. "We have to continue to support Mamat. All of us want Mamat to be healthy again. He needs the support of everybody close to him and not those who want bad things for him," he added. In 2019, Mamat faced two drug charges, but was able to appeal his conviction in July last year. As to whether Mamat will join them at their upcoming "EXISTS Premium Live @ PJ" showcase, the group said that they are already "keeping" him for their reunion project next year. (Photo Source: Mamat IG, EXISTS IG)
The Hindu
28-04-2025
- Health
- The Hindu
Disease surveillance stepped up after Kerala Health department confirms cholera death in Thiruvananthapuram
The Thiruvananthapuram Corporation's health wing has initiated disease surveillance and sanitisation operations on a war footing after the Kerala Health department's Integrated Disease Surveillance Project (IDSP) confirmed the death of a 63-year-old man, Ajai Chandran, a resident of Kowdiar, from cholera on Sunday (April 27, 2025). S. Santhikumari, Kowdiar ward councillor, told The Hindu that ASHA workers visited houses in Ajai's immediate neighbourhood. They queried residents about signs of fever, diarrheal disease and other symptoms. She said Corporation workers collected water samples from neighbourhood wells and dispatched it for testing. The results were awaited. Ms. Sathikumari said the Corporation has intensified fogging and cleaning operations in the ward. The ASHA workers also collected Ajai's travel history details. Ajai was hospitalised with fever and diarrhoea at a private hospital last weekend. The hospital authorities later reported the case of cholera to the State health authorities. Bindu Mohan, District Medical Officer, was not immediately available for comment. Caution advised However, another Public Health department official, who did not want to be named, said there were no signs of an outbreak. He advised caution and said the department would issue an advisory soon, requiring patients with diarrhoea, vomiting or fever to keep themselves hydrated with oral rehydration salts. A 2024 World Health Organisation (WHO) report noted that cholera deaths have shown an uptick in recent years and attributed the cause to climate change and poor sanitation.
