The 24th Malaysian Music Industry Awards, AIM24, powered by Samsung Galaxy A56 and A36 5G and supported by the Ministry of Communications, has entered an exciting phase as the Recording Industry Association of Malaysia revealed the Top 5 finalists across all 26 categories. Winners in 11 selected categories will have the chance to receive a share of RM700,000 in Creative Content Funds from the Ministry of Communications through MyCreative Ventures. At a press conference held at Premiera Hotel Kuala Lumpur, RIM Chairman and AIM24 Organising Committee Chairman, Mr. Rosmin Hashim, shared that 130 finalists were shortlisted for the Top 5 across the 26 categories.
He explained that the finalists were selected by a panel of professional jurors, with all scoring audited by certified firm Mazars, and the judging process overseen by the independent body Macomm Management Services Sdn. Bhd. The jurors carried out their duties with dedication and transparency, resulting in a Top 5 list featuring both emerging talents and well-known names in Malaysia’s music industry. With support from the Ministry of Communications through MyCreative Ventures, the 11 winners will be able to produce more high-quality music for local and international audiences. The winner of Best Album will receive RM200,000 in funding, while winners of Best New Artist, Best Ethnic Song, Best Nasyid Song, Best Traditional Song, Best Unity Song, Best Local English Song, Best Local Chinese Song, Best Local Indian Song, Best Song, and Best Music Video will each receive RM50,000.
The press event was attended by YBhg. Datuk Suhaimi Sulaiman, Director-General of Broadcasting Malaysia, Puan Noreen Iszani Yusak, Senior Principal Assistant Secretary of the Content Development Division at the Ministry of Communications, Ms. Agnes Wong, Head of Brand Media and Digital Marketing at Samsung Malaysia Electronics, Mr. Dinie Zulfadhli, Media Manager at Samsung Malaysia Electronics, Ms. Chia Lee Yun, Head of Entertainment and Events at Resorts World Genting, En. Muhammad Nadzmi Musa, Assistant Vice President at MyCreative Ventures, Puan Caren Lau, CEO of RIM, RIM Board Members, and AIM24 finalists. Earlier this year, RIM received 682 nominations for recordings released from 1 July 2022 to 31 December 2024. Judging for Best Song Recording and Best Album Recording took place at Timeless Studio on 14 and 15 July 2025, followed by other categories at Hotel Majestic Kuala Lumpur from 21 to 23 July 2025, and Best Song judging was held at Timeless Studio on 29 July 2025.
The AIM24 judging panel consists of experienced local music professionals, including composers, lyricists, musicians, singers, producers, arrangers, vocal coaches, video directors, recording engineers, photographers, graphic designers, and image consultants. The panel is led by renowned Music Director Datuk Mokhzani Ismail as Chief Judge. The AIM24 awards show will be held at Arena of Stars, Genting Highlands, Pahang on Saturday, 13 September 2025 at 9:00 PM, with the red carpet starting at 8:00 PM, and it will be broadcast live on RTM TV2 and RTM Klik. This year’s awards feature 30 categories, including four new ones: Best Traditional Song, Best Unity Song, Best Collaboration by a Local Artiste and Foreign Artiste or Composer, and Best Band. Six categories will be announced during the Pre-Awards Ceremony on 12 September 2025, including Best Single or Album Cover, Best Album Recording, Best Song Recording, Best Musical Arrangement in a Song, Most Streamed Song, and Most Viewed Official Music Video on YouTube. The remaining 24 categories will be presented during the awards show on 13 September.
Alongside the Ministry of Communications and Samsung Galaxy A56 and A36 5G, AIM24 is supported by Resorts World Genting as the Official Venue Partner, with strategic partners including Premiera Hotel Kuala Lumpur, F and N Beverages and Marketing, RCD Concept Sdn. Bhd., and Timeless Studio. The Malaysian Music Industry Awards began in 1993, with Dekat Padamu by Ning Baizura winning Best Album and Satu by Tan Sri SM Salim and Datuk Zainal Abidin winning Best Song.
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