Malaysia's national artist Siti Nurhaliza performed at the main stage of Pestapora 2025 festival at Jiexpo Kemayoran, Jakarta on Sunday (September 7, 2025), expressing her excitement at meeting thousands of fans after not performing a mega show in Indonesia for an extended period.
The 46-year-old singer told the audience that she brought "hugs from the Malaysian people for the Indonesian people," emphasizing the strong cultural bond between the two nations during her highly anticipated return to the Indonesian stage.
Siti surprised fans by inviting Indonesian singer Afgan on stage for an impromptu duet of "Bukan Cinta Biasa," creating a frenzy among the audience and marking her first comeback performance in Indonesia since her 2019 concert tour.
The Malaysian diva admitted she was surprised by the overwhelming reception from Indonesian fans and expressed how much she missed performing for her supporters in the republic, acknowledging their long wait for her return.
Following the enthusiastic response from thousands of fans at Pestapora 2025, Siti Nurhaliza promised to organize a dedicated concert in Jakarta, fulfilling the wishes of her Indonesian fanbase who have been eagerly awaiting her return to their country's stages.
