![Melly Goeslaw wants to produce higher quality works for Malaysian artistes Melly Goeslaw wants to produce higher quality works for Malaysian artistes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/51709078676_MellyGoeslaw.jpg)
Melly Goeslaw wants to produce higher quality works for Malaysian artistes
Melly Goeslaw said she is not bothered about criticism of her recent victory, but instead wants to focus on her career to inspire her fans.
Wed Feb 28 2024
![Undervalued: What lies ahead for veteran artistes? Undervalued: What lies ahead for veteran artistes?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71687408950_seniman.jpg)
Undervalued: What lies ahead for veteran artistes?
The Malaysian Artistes Association (Seniman) opined that a policy should be introduced for the welfare of senior artistes.
Thu Jun 22 2023
![Pandelela installed as national unity icon Pandelela installed as national unity icon](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/61656308668_PandelelaRinong.jpg)
Pandelela installed as national unity icon
Datuk Aaron Ago Dagang said the ministry had installed Datuk Pandelela Rinong as an icon alongside leaders, artistes and sports legends.
Mon Jun 12 2023
![Court allows 30 artistes to file suit against PRISM over royalty payments Court allows 30 artistes to file suit against PRISM over royalty payments](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61685617247_JamalAbdillah.jpg)
Court allows 30 artistes to file suit against PRISM over royalty payments
Jamal Abdillah claims PRISM failed to collect and distribute royalties that the applicants are entitled to receive between 2017 and 2021.
Thu Jun 01 2023
![Actress Fauziah Nawi named Tokoh Seri Angkasa award recipient Actress Fauziah Nawi named Tokoh Seri Angkasa award recipient](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51667177465_TokohSeriAngkasa.jpg)
Actress Fauziah Nawi named Tokoh Seri Angkasa award recipient
Fauziah Nawi was awarded for her contributions to the creative arts industry, including championing the struggles of local artistes.
Mon Oct 31 2022
![Aakaar's 'Naan Pradeep Kumar' a bliss Aakaar's 'Naan Pradeep Kumar' a bliss](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/81658837721_TBPRADEEPKUMAR.jpg)
Aakaar's 'Naan Pradeep Kumar' a bliss
After a two-year hiatus, concerts by South Indian artistes have and are making their way to Kuala Lumpur, with the just-staged 'Naan Pradeep Kumar; A LIVE EXPERIENCE' joining the list.
Tue Jul 26 2022
![M'sian singers to pay tribute to SP Bala through his songs M'sian singers to pay tribute to SP Bala through his songs](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/81648015954_ShantanandAuditoriu.jpg)
M'sian singers to pay tribute to SP Bala through his songs
Six well-known Malaysian artistes will hold a 75-minute show entitled "SPB, A Tribute" at the Shantanand Auditorium in the Temple of Fine Arts.
Wed Mar 23 2022
![National Artiste Day celebration commemorates P. Ramlee, appreciates contributions of local artistes National Artiste Day celebration commemorates P. Ramlee, appreciates contributions of local artistes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-03/71647943827_TanSriPRamlee.jpg)
National Artiste Day celebration commemorates P. Ramlee, appreciates contributions of local artistes
Nolee Ashilin said the celebration could help create a society that appreciated the country's cultural arts across all races.
Tue Mar 22 2022
![Filming protocol supervisors must ensure artistes, film crew comply with SOP - FINAS Filming protocol supervisors must ensure artistes, film crew comply with SOP - FINAS](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-07/41625237521_Filming.jpg)
Filming protocol supervisors must ensure artistes, film crew comply with SOP - FINAS
The FINAS enforcement unit has taken proactive measures to monitor filming activities under the SPP at filming locations.
Tue Oct 12 2021
![Chetti keeping traditions alive through dance Chetti keeping traditions alive through dance](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/61632972419_Melaka.jpg)
Chetti keeping traditions alive through dance
Even without a dance studio, you can dance at home. Such is the spirit of six Chetti cultural dance artistes aged between 15 and 23 in ensuring that the ethnic dance continues to grow.
Thu Sep 30 2021
![Annuar meets local artistes to discuss national creative industry issues Annuar meets local artistes to discuss national creative industry issues](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41632327524_annuarmusa.jpg)
Annuar meets local artistes to discuss national creative industry issues
Annuar held a meeting with seven local artistes to listen to the problems and grouses besetting the country's creative industry.
Thu Sep 23 2021
![KPKT to help former national athletes own a house KPKT to help former national athletes own a house](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-05/81619879488_TBZuraidaKamaruddin.jpg)
KPKT to help former national athletes own a house
Just as KPKT give opportunities to veteran artistes to own a house, so will we give the opportunity to former national athletes too.
Sat May 01 2021
![Bernama can assist artistes impacted by COVID-19 - Ras Adiba Bernama can assist artistes impacted by COVID-19 - Ras Adiba](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-02/51613233674_RasAdiba.jpg)
Bernama can assist artistes impacted by COVID-19 - Ras Adiba
Ras Adiba said that the story of artistes who suffered loss of income or from health problems should be given due attention as a sign of appreciation for their contribution to the country.
Mon Feb 15 2021
![Efforts to be taken to expose Malaysian Tamil cinema history to younger generation - Finas Efforts to be taken to expose Malaysian Tamil cinema history to younger generation - Finas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/61607843742_DenesKumar.jpg)
Efforts to be taken to expose Malaysian Tamil cinema history to younger generation - Finas
Finas board member Denes Kumar said Lensa Finas will promote more of the local Tamil film veteran artistes to inspire youngsters to venture into the industry.
Sun Dec 13 2020
![Veteran actor Zulkifli Zain dies Veteran actor Zulkifli Zain dies](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-09/81599316295_DrNorziziZulkifli.jpg)
Veteran actor Zulkifli Zain dies
Veteran actor, Datuk Zulkifli Zain, 76, has died in his residence at Ukay Perdana at about 7.30 pm last night due to complications from various diseases.
Sun Sep 06 2020