Anuar Zain urges better pay for singers

ANUAR Zain has urged that singers be paid reasonably for performing on TV, Berita Harian reported.

“The payment has to be reasonable. For good performance, I need to pay an audio engineer, make-up artist and pay for my outfit and transport.

“The price tag has to be equivalent to the cost,” he said.

Anuar said the current pay was not really worth it.

“I am not speaking for myself but for other artistes too.

“I hope we get what we are worth. I know we need to be tolerant but how long should singers sacrifice?” he asked.

The 49-year-old crooner said while he did not want to be seen as an exclusive singer, he was selective when receiving invitations.

On a separate matter, Anuar plans to release a new studio album in conjunction with his 50th birthday on Feb 15 next year.

> Actor and model Saharul Ridzwan is venturing into the music industry as a rap singer, Kosmo! reported.

Saharul said he never thought of singing until he met composer Ajai, to whom he passed lyrics he had written for other singers.

Ajai, however, thought he should be the one singing.

“I know I cannot sing well. But I am interested in writing lyrics and rapping,” he said.

> Explosions at a military post in Thailand brought down roofs and ceilings and shattered window panes of more than 10 houses in Kampung Simpangan, Tumpat, Sinar Harian reported.

The tremor was felt at 11.45pm near Sungai Golok, 30m from the border.

A fire that occured due to the explosions at the post known as Nat Chenderung could also be seen.

Resident Abdul Manaf Omar, 74, said the explosions shattered the windows of his house.

He said he was sleeping when he was awaken by the noise.

“I saw the indicators of the motorcycle blinking at the military post and then the bike exploded,” he claimed.