Malaysian music industry workers plan to submit a memorandum addressing concerns regarding royalty payments and the impact of artificial intelligence on their profession. Freddie Fernandez, President of Karyawan, a workers’ organization, stated the document will be finalized at the Music Activist Convention this Sunday. The memorandum outlines issues faced by musicians in the evolving digital landscape. It specifically focuses on ensuring fair compensation for their work in the age of AI-generated music. Details of the memorandum’s specific demands were not immediately available. The submission aims to prompt discussion and potential policy changes to protect the rights and livelihoods of Malaysian musicians. Karyawan hopes the government will consider their concerns seriously.
