Mediacorp Screen Awards 2026: Emerald Hill and Korban S2 sweep top craft awards

The Mediacorp Screen Awards 2026 celebrated the talented professionals behind Singaporean dramas, honoring their hard work and creative achievements. Emerald Hill's The Little Nyonya Story dominated the Chinese Drama category, winning all four Drama craft awards. The show's success in both the Star Awards 2026 and the MSA2026 highlights its ability to resonate with both audiences and awards voters.

On the Malay side, Korban S2 secured victories in the Malay Drama category, with Jeevan Nathan, Roszali Samad, Umie Isa, Razi Salam, and Hafiz Yusri and Andy Tseng each taking home an award. The Tamil Drama category saw Millenia Motion Pictures' Aah! triumph in three out of four categories, with Yahssir M and K Rajagopal winning Best Direction, Mohammad Shahril and Rashida Ya Khass winning Best Cinematography, and Naveen Selvanayagam winning Best Writing.

Chinese Entertainment's Murder On The Menu also made a strong showing, winning three awards. Additionally, Emerald Hill's Our Hillside Moments secured another trophy, with Ng Jin Puay winning Best Writing. Tamil Entertainment's Tantra Inc's Uncle Taxi Season 5 – Australian Adventure took home two awards for Best Cinematography and Best Writing.

The expanded MSA2026 saw 35 awards awarded across Drama, Entertainment, and Information programming, with two new Microdrama awards recognizing short-form storytelling. These awards celebrate the essential behind-the-scenes work that makes Singaporean dramas captivating and engaging for viewers.