Lights, camera, Sudirman! Malaysia’s music legend finally gets his biopic (opens original article in a new tab)

A biopic celebrating the life of late Malaysian music legend Datuk Sudirman Haji Arshad is in development for a 2028 release, with royalty payments and new initiatives to revive his legacy.

• A biopic about late Malaysian music legend Datuk Sudirman Haji Arshad is set for 2028 release with script development underway.
• Royalty payments of over RM360,000 were received by Sudirman's heirs from EMI Music Malaysia covering his works since the 1970s.
• Universal Music Malaysia is launching initiatives to reintroduce Sudirman's music to younger audiences through digital campaigns and talent search programs.