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The Music Genre Preferences of Malaysian Teenagers Toward Indonesian Music

Catharsis · Vol. 14 No. 1 (2025) · pp. 34–43

DOI
10.15294/catharsis.v14i1.25856
ISSN
2502-4531, 2252-6900
Published
2025-06-30
Publisher
Universitas Negeri Semarang
Language
eng

Abstract

This study aims to examine the music genre preferences of Malaysian teenagers toward Indonesian music, specifically the Pop and Dangdut genres. The background of the research is based on the growing influence of Indonesian music culture among Malaysian youth. The method used is a quantitative approach with a survey design. The population consisted of 151 Form IV students at SMK Methodist Tanjong Malim, Malaysia, with a random sample of 106 students selected using the Isaac and Michael table. Data were collected through questionnaires and interviews, then analyzed descriptively and in percentages. The results show that 69.8% of respondents preferred Indonesian Pop music, while 30.2% preferred Indonesian Dangdut. These preferences were influenced by environmental factors and ethnic background; students of Chinese and Indian descent tended to be less interested in Indonesian music. The aspects of enjoyment, attention, and willingness toward Indonesian music were found to be high. Respondents favored melodies that are easy to enjoy and lyrics that are relatable to daily life. Their favorite singer was Keisya Levronka. The study concludes that Indonesian Pop music is more popular among Malaysian teenagers. This research contributes to enriching cross-cultural studies in music and international communication in Southeast Asia.

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Agus CahyonoAffiliation unknown6
Muhammad Iqbal FasaSunan Kalijaga State Islamic University Yogyakarta5
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Udi UtomoAffiliation unknown3
Nita RukminasariAffiliation unknown2
Dwi Fajriyati InakuAffiliation unknown2
Malarsih MalarsihAffiliation unknown2
Edy SiswantoAffiliation unknown2
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Hartono HartonoAffiliation unknown2
Syakir SyakirAffiliation unknown2
Wandah WibawantoAffiliation unknown2
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Adi Kurniawan YusimAffiliation unknown1
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Farida SitepuAffiliation unknown1
Basse Siang ParawansaAffiliation unknown1
Irmawati IrmawatiAffiliation unknown1
Hadiratul KudsiahAffiliation unknown1
Dewi Yanuarita SatariAffiliation unknown1
Sharifuddin Bin Andy OmarAffiliation unknown1
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Alinda N HasanahAffiliation unknown1
Dwi Fajriati InakuAffiliation unknown1
Funty PolapaAffiliation unknown1
Mohammad HoesainAffiliation unknown1
Fatimatuz ZuhroAffiliation unknown1
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Umi HidayatiAffiliation unknown1
Vera Septi AndriniAffiliation unknown1
Erdyna Dwi EtikaAffiliation unknown1
Dyah Rini IndriyantiState University of Semarang1
Parmin ParminState University of Semarang1
Ida ZulaehaAffiliation unknown1
Hadromi HadromiAffiliation unknown1

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