Maher Zain to perform in Malaysia as part of Southeast Asia Tour
KUALA LUMPUR: Lebanese-Swedish singer and composer Maher Zain is set to hold a concert tour in Southeast Asia, including stops in Malaysia and Singapore this August, marking his return to the region after a six-year absence.
The Southeast Asia Tour 2025 would see Maher, 44, perform at the National Hockey Stadium in Bukit Jalil on Aug 16, The Star Theatre in Singapore on Aug 21 and Dewan Canselor at Universiti Malaysia Sabah in Kota Kinabalu on Aug 23.
Known for his spiritually themed songs such as Insha Allah, Baraka Allahu Lakuma and Thank You Allah, Maher is also expected to perform his latest works Qalbi Fil Madinah and Rahmatun Lil'Alameen during the tour, which was organised by Tengku Abdullah Foundation (YTA).
Maher said he was very excited to return to Malaysia for this special concert and to entertain fans who have long awaited his comeback.
"Malaysia represents a very important chapter in my career, perhaps even more so than any other country. Only a handful of artistes can say that a country has played such a major role in shaping the start of their musical journey," he said during a recent virtual press conference with local media.
Meanwhile, YTA senior management representative Dr Mohd Afiq Farhan Md Hanif said the concerts serve as a platform to convey messages of love, unity and hope that transcend cultural and community boundaries.
"At YTA, we believe in the importance of nurturing a society that appreciates the arts, positive expression and noble values. This concert is not just about music but also about spreading messages of compassion, resilience and hope beyond the stage," he said.
For more information about the concerts and ticket sales, please visit www.maherzainseatour.com. – Bernama
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