#SHOWBIZ: AJL40: 8 out of 10 finalists created their own songs
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KUALA LUMPUR: Four decades after Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL) was introduced, one thing about Malaysia's most prestigious music competition remains unchanged: the quest for the best song.
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However, a look at the list of finalists for the 40th Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL40) reveals a development that cannot be overlooked.
Of the 10 songs competing on Aug 15, eight featured singers are also credited with composing or writing the very songs they perform.
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- Aug 11, 2026
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