Rhoma Irama performs in Malaysia after 20-year hiatus

Indonesian legendary musician Rhoma Irama, known as the ‘King of Dangdut’, performed in Malaysia for the first time in approximately 20 years. The performance took place at the Bukit Jalil National Hockey Stadium in Kuala Lumpur as part of the Latihan Pestapora Malaysia music festival.

Performing alongside his group, Soneta, Irama played several classic hits including ‘Euphoria’, ‘Judi’, ‘Keramat’, and ‘Kata Pujangga’. A notable highlight of the event was a collaboration during the song ‘Kata Pujangga’, where the Indonesian group Maliq D'essentials joined Irama and Soneta on stage.

The festival featured a diverse lineup of Indonesian artists such as Tulus, Tipe-X, Bernadya, and Nadhif Basalamah, alongside Malaysian musicians including Aisha Retno, Aziz Hanun, and Skacinta. Irama previously expressed his long-standing desire to return to the Malaysian stage during a press conference prior to the event.