Protecting and promoting the rights and interests of music publishers in Malaysia.
Music Publishers Association of Malaysia safeguards the rights and promotes the works of music publishers in the country. We focus on the following six pillars.
Advocacy
Representing the interests of music publishing companies, including safeguarding their rights and those of songwriters in copyright affairs and legislation.
Education
Providing comprehensive information resources and educational seminars on the topics of copyright, license management, and royalty collection for interested parties.
Networking
Facilitating valuable networking opportunities among music publishers, songwriters, composers, and other key professional industry players within the creative arts sector.
Industry Standards
Contributing to the development, industry standards, and best practices for music publishing, including establishing guidelines for licensing fee alignment.
Market Research
Conducting or supporting research initiatives to gather insightful information on the current state of the music publishing industry, emerging trends, and consumer behavior.
Publishing Companies
Faithful Music
FMC Music
Frequen-Z Records
Goodsound Music Publishing
Indah Karya Publishing
Insichtech Musicland
Irama Bayu Production
Kelarai Sakti Publishing
KRU Music
Luncai Emas
Mixology Music
MVM Production
NAR Publishing
Nova Music
NSR Music Publishing
Rock Records
Rocketfuel Entertainment
RUSA Marketing
Star Media Publishing
Suwah Music Publishing
Taja Archive
Touch Music Publishing
Universal Music Publishing
VEEDU Production
VMS Music Records & Publishing
Voxytune Entertainment
Council Members
Chairman
Ng Ay Na
Goodsound Music Publishing
Secretary
Jennifah Johari
Luncai Emas
Treasurer
Edwin Tan
Suwah Music Publishing
Council Member
Chong Yi
Rock Records
Council Member
Rosmin Hashim
Nova Music
Council Member
Anthony Gan Kok Hong
NSR Music Publishing
Council Member
Karim Radzali
Faithful Music
Council Member
Kimmy Khir
Taja Archive
Council Member
Jack Teo
Universal Music Publishing
Council Member
Norkhayati Mohd Hashim
Kelarai Sakti Publishing
The council members boast extensive experience, particularly hailing from music backgrounds, and are recognized as prominent leaders within the industry.
Achievements
Broadcast
Commenced discussions with leading broadcasters including MEASAT (Astro) and Media Prima for TV Sync Licensing. Secured digital rights through OSM and MACP via an agency agreement. Obtained dubbing rights via MACP and Public Performance Malaysia Berhad.
TV Productions
An MOU has been forged with the TV Drama Association of Malaysia to enhance synchronization rights licensing for TV production. This collaboration sets guidelines for rates and encourages the incorporation of local songs in TV programs.
Going International
MPA is actively promoting domestically published songs abroad, beginning with participation in key events such as the ICMP Asia Pacific Regional Meeting of Music Publishers in Beijing and music expos like MIDEM. These efforts aim to amplify the presence of local music talent on the global stage.
Digital & Streaming
MPA has established a dedicated YouTube task force in collaboration with MACP. This task force aims to aid in the identification and claiming process for unmatched song lists potentially containing millions of titles on YouTube.
Intellectual Property
Consistent and collaborative teamwork with MACP has been undeniably instrumental in meticulously crafting a highly compelling and comprehensive working paper for MyIPO, steadfastly championing the extension of copyright duration to 70 years.
Networking
Inclusion of two local publishers on the Board of Directors of MACP. Leading the effort to revise the definition of a local publisher in MACP's M&A, stipulating that only local publishers have the authority to elect their representatives to the MACP Board of Directors.
