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.

Joint Rights Movement

Collaborating to manage royalties and protect copyrights with Performing Rights Organizations such as MACP (Malaysia), WAMI (Indonesia), COMPASS (Singapore), and others.

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

Faithful Music Sdn Bhd
FMC Music Sdn Bhd
Goodsound Music Publishing Sdn Bhd
Indah Karya Publishing Sdn Bhd
Insichtech Musicland Sdn Bhd
Irama Bayu Production
Kelarai Sakti Publishing Sdn Bhd
KRU Music Sdn Bhd
Luncai Emas Sdn Bhd
Mixology Music Sdn Bhd
MVM Production Sdn Bhd
NAR Publishing Sdn Bhd
Nova Music (M) Sdn Bhd
NSR Music Publishing Sdn Bhd
Rock Records (M) Sdn Bhd
Rocketfuel Entertainment Sdn Bhd
RUSA Marketing Sdn Bhd
Star Media Publishing Sdn Bhd
Suwah Music Publishing Sdn Bhd
Taja Archive Sdn Bhd
Touch Music Publishing (M) Sdn Bhd
Universal Music Publishing Sdn Bhd
VEEDU Production Sdn Bhd
Voxytune Entertainment
Voxytune Entertainment
VEEDU Production Sdn Bhd
Universal Music Publishing Sdn Bhd
Touch Music Publishing (M) Sdn Bhd
Taja Archive Sdn Bhd
Suwah Music Publishing Sdn Bhd
Star Media Publishing Sdn Bhd
RUSA Marketing Sdn Bhd
Rocketfuel Entertainment Sdn Bhd
Rock Records (M) Sdn Bhd
NSR Music Publishing Sdn Bhd
Nova Music (M) Sdn Bhd
NAR Publishing Sdn Bhd
MVM Production Sdn Bhd
Mixology Music Sdn Bhd
Luncai Emas Sdn Bhd
KRU Music Sdn Bhd
Kelarai Sakti Publishing Sdn Bhd
Irama Bayu Production
Insichtech Musicland Sdn Bhd
Indah Karya Publishing Sdn Bhd
Goodsound Music Publishing Sdn Bhd
FMC Music Sdn Bhd
Faithful Music Sdn Bhd

Council Members

Ng Ay Na

Chairman

Ng Ay Na

Goodsound Music Publishing

Jennifah Johari

Secretary

Jennifah Johari

Luncai Emas

Edwin Tan

Treasurer

Edwin Tan

Suwah Music Publishing

Chong Yi

Council Member

Chong Yi

Rock Records

Rosmin Hashim

Council Member

Rosmin Hashim

Nova Music

Anthony Gan Kok Hong

Council Member

Anthony Gan Kok Hong

NSR Music Publishing

Karim Radzali

Council Member

Karim Radzali

Faithful Music

Kimmy Khir

Council Member

Kimmy Khir

Taja Archive

Jack Teo

Council Member

Jack Teo

Universal Music Publishing

Norkhayati Mohd Hashim

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

1.

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.

2.

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.

3.

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.

4.

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.

5.

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.

6.

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.