In a historic and controversial first for the local music industry, an AI-generated cover of the 1999 classic "Cinta Tersimpul Rapi" by an AI persona named Jane In Heaven has reached the #1 spot on the Malaysia iTunes Top Songs chart. The song, originally performed by Anis Suraya, surged past hits from major regional and international artists, sparking a massive debate among local musicians and fans about the future of human-led creative industries. 

The Music Authors’ Copyright Protection (MACP) responded today by publishing new, strict guidelines for AI-generated music. Under these new rules, AI personas will not be eligible to receive royalty payments, a move aimed at protecting the livelihoods of human songwriters and composers who are facing unprecedented competition from digital avatars. 

Industry experts note that while the "reimagined" sound has captivated younger listeners, it has also pushed the Ministry of Communications to consider broader AI copyright safeguards. This incident is expected to be a major talking point in the upcoming Parliamentary debate on Malaysia's AI Governance Bill.