{
  "id": 9354743,
  "title": "#NSTViral: Choir champions serenade KLIA travellers after Germany win [WATCH]",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/23/nstviral-choir-champions-serenade-klia-travellers-after-germany-win",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-23T14:59:40.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/news/nst-viral/2026/09/1539635/nstviral-choir-champions-serenade-klia-travellers-after-germany-win"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "In the aftermath of clinching the top prize at the 3rd Internationales Chorfest in Magdeburg, Germany, Permata Seni choir members turned the arrival hall at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) into an impromptu stage. The performance, featuring the group in their medals, was captured in a viral video posted by Threads user @aiyonzki. KLIA was bustling with activity as passengers marveled at the serenade. The choir's conductor, Datuk Syafinaz Selamat, was greeted with bouquets and the trophy as they exited the arrival hall. Social media users praised the choir's impressive performance, with some noting their politeness and respectfulness. The choir's conductor had previously organized the touching performance, which has garnered over 100,000 views on TikTok.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: Fresh from being crowned champions in Germany, Permata Seni choristers turned the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) arrival hall into an impromptu stage, serenading travellers in a performance that has since gone viral.",
  "key_points": [
    "Permata Seni choir wins top prize at 3rd Internationales Chorfest in Magdeburg",
    "KLIA travellers serenaded by choir in arrival hall after Germany win",
    "Video of serenade posted on Threads, garnering over 100k views on TikTok"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 1,
    "also_reported_by": []
  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}