In November 2003 he visited Bangkok where he performed at several concerts, met fans and took part in radio and TV interviews.
On his return he was asked to support the BBC Children in Need Project along with Girls Aloud and Westlife at the live nationwide broadcast from the Odyssey Arena in Belfast.
Early in 2004 he made a solo tour of Northern Ireland, which included a concert at the Waterfront Hall, Belfast.
He also played the lead role of Charles Charming in pantomime for the Bardic Theatre company in Northern Ireland.
In October 2005, under the name "Malachi", he released his second album, Celtic Heartbeat (Where the Heart Is), consisting of traditional Irish songs.
Malachi worked for a time for UTV Belfast presenting The Seven Thirty Show and continues to enjoy a modest following for his music.