Music Scene

New wave of Malaysian Mandopop

From ballads to rap and R&B, here are hits from Malaysian artistes at the top of their game

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From Fish Leong to Penny Tai to Wuyin Liangpin (Michael Wong and Victor Wong), Malaysian acts have always been a force to be reckoned with in the Mandopop world.

But you might be less familiar with a new wave of Malaysian musicians making their mark. Here are 10 recent works which are available on music streaming platforms such as KKBox, Spotify and Apple Music.

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A version of this article appeared in the print edition of The Straits Times on March 25, 2021, with the headline New wave of Malaysian Mandopop. Subscribe