AIM25: The spirit of Mr. Ngah remains fresh in the tone of Biduanita Negara Siti Nurhaliza

KUCHING, Sept 27: The legacy and spirit of Allahyarham Pak Ngah continues to flourish in the artistic journey of Biduanita Negara, Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, especially each time he plays traditional songs.

Siti Nurhaliza, affectionately known as Tok Ti, admitted that Allahyarham Pak Ngah or Datuk Suhaimi Mohd Zain never lost his memory, even the artist's spirit and influence always accompanied him whenever he performed traditional songs.

According to him, Allahyarham's contribution in the artistic journey became one of the meaningful memories that continue to inspire in reviving and conveying traditional musical works.

"Mr. Ngah has never disappeared from my memory. His enthusiasm is always with me, especially when I sing traditional songs", he said at the 25th Music Industry Awards (AIM25) press conference at Borneo Kuching Convention Centre (BCCK), here recently.

At this time's AIM25, Siti Nurhaliza put at risk 14 nominations across several categories, thus demonstrating the continuity of her artistic journey in fighting for local music, especially traditional rhythms.

The nomination also reflects his continued efforts in producing quality works as well as expanding the influence of traditional music to new generations.

He said that appreciation of traditional music works is not only important in ensuring the continuity of artistic heritage, but also serves as a vehicle to commemorate musical figures who have contributed greatly to the development of the country's music industry.