{
  "id": 17051772,
  "title": "NST's Najihah wins silver for Feekz feature",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/10/29/nsts-najihah-wins-silver-for-feekz-feature",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-10-29T11:08:58.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/sports/esports/2026/10/1566325/nsts-najihah-wins-silver-feekz-feature"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "On Thursday, New Straits Times journalist Nur Ain Najihah Borhan claimed second place in the Best Media Feature category at the MPL MY Season 18 playoffs. Her feature focused on popular streamer Feekz, delving into his transformation from a professional Mobile Legends: Bang Bang player to a content creator. The piece highlighted the challenges Feekz faced, including a period when Facebook ended its paid live-streaming contracts, forcing him to take a three-week break from streaming and reconsider his future in the industry. His parents' encouragement proved vital as he returned to streaming through YouTube and TikTok, gradually rebuilding his audience. The award marks Najihah's second victory in this category, following a silver gong awarded to sports journalist Faizal Salim for Season 17. For Najihah, this recognition marked a significant milestone in her career transition from general news to esports coverage, a shift that required her to adapt to a new beat. She expressed that this challenge pushed her beyond her comfort zone in the best possible way. The award is a testament to the power of continuous learning and the support of editors, her team, and Moonton, who had faith in her potential. The profile detailed Feekz's lowest point when Facebook discontinued its paid live-streaming contracts, leaving him uncertain about his future. After an uncertain three-week hiatus, Feekz returned to streaming on YouTube and TikTok, where he rebuilt his audience from scratch. The demanding practice sessions and late-night replay reviews with Geek Fam took a physical and mental toll on Feekz, eventually prompting him to pivot to streaming.",
  "summary": "KUALA LUMPUR: New Straits Times (NST) journalist Nur Ain Najihah Borhan won the silver prize for Best Media Feature on Thursday at the MPL MY Season 18 playoffs for her profile of popular streamer Feekz.",
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  },
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}