Elly Mazlein finds ‘wings’ after 17-year hiatus

Compiled by DIYANA PFORDTEN, TAN SIN CHOW and R. ARAVINTHAN

SINGER, actress and host Elly Mazlein, better known as “Kak Lina Pom Pom”, has released her latest single, Sayap, putting an end to her 17-year hiatus from the music industry, reported Harian Metro.

The daily reported that Elly said the release of Sayap, a ballad composed by trio Naim Daniel, Omar K, and Iqie Hugh, is an opportunity to enlighten the new generation on how she made her debut in the entertainment industry as a singer.

“I can say that young people don’t know I started as a singer. They think of me as just a host and actress. So, Sayap is like an announcement to them that I am a singer.

“I am very excited about this single because the melody and lyrics are close to my heart. Although it was a bit nerve-wracking recording this song after 17 years, I was determined to give it my best,” she said.

> Property developers in Taman Bangi Indah have been directed to clean culvert outlets in the area that were clogged with debris and soil, to address the issue of floods affecting the area since 2017, reported Harian Metro.

The daily reported that residents of Kampung Batu 6, Taman Bangi Indah, and PKNS Batu 6 recently met with local authorities, including the Bangi MP, the Department of Irrigation and Drainage, the District and Land Office of Hulu Langat, property developers, and engineering representatives from the Kajang Municipal Council (MPKj) to discuss the ongoing flood issues.

Following the discussion, property developers were directed to submit a proposal within two weeks to address the flood issues in Taman Bangi Indah and private land lots in Batu 6, Bangi Lama.

According to the spokesperson from MPKj, property developers have been instructed to conduct a re-evaluation of the overall plan for the ongoing project.

They were also told to consider improvements to prevent future floods and ensure the safety of the area.

The above articles are compiled from the vernacular newspapers (Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil dailies). As such, stories are grouped according to the respective language/medium. Where a paragraph begins with a, it denotes a separate news item.