Malaysia’s broadcasting and media industry is gearing up for one of its major award celebrations, as Anugerah Seri Angkasa (ASA) 2026 records an impressive 1,601 nominations ahead of its grand finale on October 24, 2026.
Now in its 37th edition, the awards continue to recognise talent and outstanding achievements across television, radio and new media, under the theme ‘Segalanya Bermula Di Sini’ (Everything Begins Here).
Television leads this year’s nominations with 1,106 entries, followed by 421 nominations in the radio category and 74 in new media, reflecting the range of work submitted across the different platforms.
Ahead of the highly anticipated ceremony, Secretary-General of the Ministry of Communications Datuk Abdul Halim Hamzah attended the Anugerah Seri Angkasa 2026 countdown event, which also served as an occasion to acknowledge the sponsors contributing to the awards.
This year’s event is supported by a diverse group of organisations, including CIMB, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB), Himalaya, Hotel Royale Chulan, DRB-HICOM Berhad, TikTok, Raja Perfume Malaysia, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), Merdeka 118, Telekom Malaysia Berhad (TM) and PERODUA.
Other supporting organisations include Kek Lapis Mama Su, Usanita Sdn Bhd, MAMEE Double Decker (M) Sdn Bhd, Jelas Juta Sdn Bhd, the Malaysian National News Agency (BERNAMA), MyCreative Ventures, SEDANIA Innovator Berhad, Nestlé Malaysia and FIC Hospitality Sdn Bhd (FELDA).
Also present at the countdown ceremony were Deputy Secretary-General (Strategic Communications and Creative Industry) Datuk Bahria Mohd Tamil and Information Department director-general Erwin Khairul Ahmad.
With the countdown underway, attention now turns to the ASA 2026 grand finale, which will take place on October 24 at the Putrajaya International Convention Centre (PICC).
The top five nominees in each category can be viewed through the official ASA website, as the industry awaits the announcement of this year’s winners.
