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Hello, friends! It is still not too late to wish everyone Selamat Hari Gawai / Siramat Onu Gawea!

Meet Valerie, a versatile singer with bubbly personality backed with life experiences as a trailblazer in building her character that she carries today.

Join us as we talk about her singing experience, the ups and downs as a young Valerie and what inspires her to be the best than ever.

Follow Valerie Thiam and her band on Instagram here : @valeriethiammeilee 

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- I started singing since 18.

- Gawai is when we would gather with the family.

- Kita mesti ingat yang rezeki datang dari Tuhan. 

- We love our mothers 💕

- Girls love effort from men.

- How to approach a girl in a bar?

- "Kamek / Kitak" or "I / You" to approach someone for the first time?

- First date pakey jersey and slippers, on or off?

- Aku suka Jessie J. 

- I started singing for a Christmas concert.

- Cita-cita ku dolok mok jadi cikgu.

- I had no vocal techniques. 

- Masa sekolah, aku part-time cashier from 6pm - 9pm on weekdays. 

- I perform around Borneo Rednecks, Shooters and 99. 

- I have performed in front of Datuk Ismail Sabri, Datuk Anwar Ibrahim and Tengku Hassanal. 

- I overcome stage frights by imagine them not around me. 

- Ada certain bands kacau market?

- I prefer quality than quantity. 

- Bistro owners, a better sound system. 

- Velathia is a company that provides PA and performance services. 

- I enjoyed Java Jazz Festival. 

- What do you think of the Bidayuh music scene? 

- Ramles Walter, we respect you. 

- My 2025 goal? Ada studio sendiri.