{
  "id": 6537246,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: National Songstress Siti Nurhaliza leads AIM25 pack with 14 nominations",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/10/showbiz-national-songstress-siti-nurhaliza-leads-aim25-pack-with-14",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-10T03:40:15.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1529573/showbiz-national-songstress-siti-nurhaliza-leads-aim25-pack-14"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "KUALA LUMPUR: Renowned national songstress Siti Nurhaliza has solidified her status as a music powerhouse, leading the 25th Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM25) pack with an impressive 14 nominations. Dubbed \"TokTi\" by fans, the beloved artist has once again demonstrated her enduring influence and versatility across various musical genres, garnering the most nominations for this edition. Among her accolades, Best Female Vocalist for her song Kesuma stands out, with three collaborations with foreign artists - Cenderamaya, Kumbang Bunga, and Jenjang Cinta - also vying for attention. Siti has also earned nominations in the Best Traditional Song category for Kesuma, Rencong, Hujung Bumi, and Pesanan Buat Diri, while her hit album Gema Bumantara earned her spots in Best Album and Best Album Recording. Furthermore, Pesanan Buat Diri received nominations for Best Local Musical Arrangement and Best Song Recording for both Kesuma and Pesanan Buat Diri. Pesanan Buat Diri also garnered a nomination for Best Festive Song with Raya Nak Ke Mana?. Aisha Retno, a rising talent, closely follows with six nominations, while hitmakers Hael Husaini and Mimifly each earned five nods. Pop group Alpha secured four nominations, and vocal heavyweights Shila Amzah and Aina Abdul took home three each. The silver jubilee AIM25 awards ceremony will be held at the Borneo Convention Centre Kuching (BCCK) in Sarawak on September 26, marking a historic milestone as the event ventures to the Land of the Hornbills for the first time in its history.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: National Songstress Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza has proven that her star power remains untarnished, leading the pack for the 25th Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM25) with a staggering 14 nominations.",
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}