Season 2 of FIP’s Got Talent singing competition drew 12 finalists to perform for head judge Zainal Abidin, the iconic voice of Malaysia’s favorite ballads, Hijau, Ikhlas, Orak orek, and Kau Di Hatiku.
Zainal has released 17 albums in his musical career, including six with the popular 1980s band Headwind, four solo albums, and several singles.
His 1991 solo album, Hijau, is one of the most influential Malaysian albums ever.
A quarter of a century later, listening to Zainal Abidin sing “Hijau” live is a list item I happily tick off. The song’s pro-environment message rings true today, as he sang in the quaint Kelantanese dialect.
The positive impact of a single song ripples evergreen years later.
Just as Zainal Abidin has made his mark on the Malaysian music industry, the 12-inspired contestants are poised to make their mark, too.
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FIP’s Got Talent singing competition, launched in 2016, has proven to be the most anticipated singing competition organized by Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa.
This competition is open to the public and has attracted many young, talented singers of various races. Season 2 heats up with intense competition among the up-and-coming singers across the country.
The 36 contestants went through three elimination rounds, comprising three heats. The grand final of FIP’s Got Talent singing competition had 12 entrants, a mixture of solo and duo performers.
The panel of judges includes celebrity judges Zainal Abidin and Angelina Asmawi.
The contestants are judged for vocal quality, pitch, tonThe Grand Finals
The Grand Finals…
Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa’s director of communications, Suleiman Tunku Abdul Rahman, said the grand final offers a twist to the standard singing competition format.
“Every solo or duo is required to perform a song of their choice. The second song is sung later as a duet. The duet partners are randomly picked at the end of the third heat. So the contestants will have ample time to prepare for the grand finals,” he said.
The upcoming competition and showcase of singing prowess are set to further elevate the profile and status of F.I.P. Lounge as a cutting-edge entertainment hub for discovering new talents in Penang.
Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa’s general manager Elaine Yue, Intan Ishak (2nd runner-up), Champion Norlida Ab Raman with Jonathan Raj and Somwanny (1st runner-up) and Zainal Abidin at the grand finale of Season 2 of FIP’s Got Talent singing competition at Shangri-La’s Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa, Penang.
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