SPH Media clinches 5 awards at Asia Podcast Awards 2026
Four awards went to Money FM 89.3. and one to Kiss92.
SINGAPORE – SPH Media secured five prestigious awards at the Asia Podcast Awards 2026, held in Jakarta on September 3. The honours, announced during the RadioDays Asia Conference, were established in 2023 by Radioinfo, a trade publication based in Australia. The awards honor exceptional individuals, teams, and organizations in the podcast industry across the Asian media and marketing sectors.
SPH Media participated in 13 out of the 23 categories, with 14 of the 70 finalists hailing from SPH – comprising 12 from SPH Radio and two from The Straits Times. Four of the five awards went to Money FM 89.3. The accolades include Best Money and Business Podcast for "Money & Me," presented by Michelle Martin, who was also named Best Presenter/Host of the Year at the previous awards.
"Xtra Large" earned Best New Podcast. "Talk of the Town" received Best News Podcast, while "Sports Minutes" claimed Best Sport Podcast. This marks the third consecutive year that Sports Minutes has won this category. The fifth award, Best Interview Podcast, was bestowed upon "Shelf Life with Yumiko," presented by Yumiko Kayahara.
Speaking at the event, SPH Media's head of radio, Sim Hong Huat, expressed that these awards underscore the creativity, talent, and dedication of the radio teams. He further highlighted the company's commitment to producing high-quality content that resonates with audiences. Looking ahead, SPH Media plans to continue experimenting with new podcast formats and leveraging the strengths of its presenters and producers to tell compelling stories across radio and digital platforms.
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