Malaysian popular singers such as Siti Nurhaliza, Fauziah Latiff, Liza Hanim, Dayang Nurfaizah and Misha Omar were once his apprentice before pursuing their career as professional singers.
Siti Fauziah Sheikh Abdul Latiff (born 5 December 1970 in Perak, Malaysia) is a Malaysian singer and actress.
During this competition, Siti was against strong competitors which already have their own recognition in Malaysian music industry like Ziana Zain and Fauziah Latiff.
On 8 November 2001, Panduwinata performed at the Divas of Southeast Asia concert held in Gelora Bung Karno Stadium in Jakarta together with Indonesian singers Krisdayanti and Titi DJ, Filipino singer Kuh Ledesma, and Malaysian singers Siti Nurhaliza, Fauziah Latiff, and Sheila Majid.