{
  "id": 18101469,
  "title": "Music legend Sheila Majid returns to film soundtracks, reveals why Malaysian-Taiwanese film ‘Sayang Sayang’ moved her (VIDEO)",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/11/04/music-legend-sheila-majid-returns-to-film-soundtracks-reveals-why",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-11-04T09:00:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/showbiz/2026/11/04/music-legend-sheila-majid-returns-to-film-soundtracks-reveals-why-malaysian-taiwanese-film-sayang-sayang-moved-her-video/241972"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Malaysia's music icon Sheila Majid returns to film soundtracks, sharing her reasons for contributing to the Malaysian-Taiwanese film 'Sayang Sayang' (VIDEO). Titled 'Sayang', the original soundtrack song is performed by Sheila and composed by Ryota Katayama. The song delves into themes of enduring love, longing for loved ones, and seeking divine guidance to stay together through life's obstacles. At the film's gala night in Kuala Lumpur, Sheila revealed that the song's lyrics deeply moved her, ultimately convincing her to take on the role. She expressed her admiration for the film's storyline, which celebrates humanity and love transcending social backgrounds within a multiracial community. The film, directed by Tang Hsiang-Chu, follows the lives of three teenagers and their families, highlighting the universal language of love and the significance of understanding and accepting one another. Sayang Sayang has garnered five nominations at the 63rd Golden Horse Awards and is set to premiere in Malaysian cinemas on November 5.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR, Nov 4 — The Malaysian-Taiwanese film Sayang Sayang features an original soundtrack (OST) performed b...",
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}