PETALING JAYA (info from majoriti.com): Malaysian singer Marsha Milan proved her prowess when she represented Malaysia on the international stage through Malaysia Fest 2025, which took place at Tumbalong Park, Sydney, Australia, on Nov 22.
Marsha opened the curtain by performing popular songs such as 'Hening Rindu' and 'Cinta'.
However, the warmest cheers erupted when he performed traditional Borneo songs such as "Sumandak Sabah, Pelangi Pasti, and Nalan Nalan".
"I am very proud to introduce Sabah culture and Borneo music to an international audience.
"Through the Misompuru album and these songs, I hope the audience can experience the uniqueness of our heritage," said Marsha in a press statement to the Malaysian media.
Not just singing, Marsha also emphasizes the performance element.
With the help of dancers from Wandie Space Art Performance and collaboration with Saerah in a contemporary-traditional style, every step and dance movement on the Sydney stage carries a clear message that Malaysian music is not only universal, but also rich in local identity
According to Malaysia Fest CEO, Syahmi Ismail, Marsha's selection was not made by chance.
"The artist chosen is not only famous, but capable of becoming the 'Voice of Malaysia' on the international stage. Marsha has successfully highlighted our cultural heritage in a fresh and relevant way," he said.
Malaysia Fest 2025 is not just an arts festival, but also an important platform for the Malaysian diaspora to introduce their state's culture, music, and identity to the world.
This year, the festival is even more vibrant with the participation of communities from various states, including Sabah and Sarawak, making it the largest cultural festival of the Malaysian diaspora in Sydney.
For Marsha, the most precious moment is seeing audiences from various backgrounds singing Borneo songs together.
“That is a real achievement for an artist when our music and culture can touch the hearts of everyone, regardless of distance or borders,” she added.
For the record, this annual cultural festival attracts more than 20,000 visitors, including the Malaysian community living in Sydney, as well as international tourists. — Info from majoriti.com
