K.O.I strikes gold with 'Tiwikarma'
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K.O.I emerged victorious at the 40th Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL 40) competition, delivering an unforgettable performance of their original song Tiwikarma. The hip-hop group outshone rivals like Dayang Nurfaizah's Lemah and Aina Abdul's Kamu, securing the grand trophy and a RM100,000 cash prize. K.O.I's members were overwhelmed with emotions as they thanked their supporters for their unwavering encouragement throughout their musical journey.
Coming in second place was Aisha Retno, with her co-composed track Tak Adil, which earned her a trophy and RM50,000. In third place, Sabahan singer-songwriter Ryenald Guntabid took home RM30,000 for his song Lumangad Oku Dika. Marsha Milan secured Best Vocals for her emotive performance of Tangisan Seorang Pendosa, receiving RM12,000.
Aina Abdul's volcano-themed act won her Best Performance and RM12,000, making her the Shopee Choice Artist Icon. She also earned RM50,000 to represent Malaysia at Eurovision Asia 2026. The awards ceremony, hosted by Naz Rahman and Sissy Imann, celebrated four decades of musical evolution, under the theme Love Your Legacy, Elevate Your Future.
The event, hosted by Naz Rahman and Sissy Imann, was attended by senior officials including Investment, Trade and Industry Minister Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, and Media Prima Bhd officials.
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