The 20th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards Returns

 Dear Readers, 

The 20th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards (20BCAA) Returned Celebrating 20 Years of Malaysian Performing Arts With Its 20 Years of Legacy: Igniting Inspiration for Tomorrow At PJPAC

 

Attended 20th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards Awards Night With The Theme "20 Year of Legacy: Igniting Inspiration for Tomorrow" At Stage 1 Theatre, Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC)

 

 

It was a great honored to attend the 20th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards (20BCAA), a Malaysia's premier performing art awards that was held at Stage 1 Theatre, Petaling Jaya Performing Arts Centre (PJPAC) on 4 May 2025 to celebrate 20 years of Malaysian Performing Arts following two decades of creative excellence. 

This milestone event honored the extraordinary contributions in theatre, dance, music, and musical theatre and special this year, the BOH Cameronian Arts Awards proudly celebrated with the theme of 20 Years of Legacy: Igniting Inspiration for Tomorrow. 

Get ready to immerse in a night of glitz, glamour, and artistic brilliance and mind-blow while they showcase the very best of Malaysian performing arts. 

It is truly a moment to reflect on how far BOH Cameronian Arts Awards have come and envision all that is yet to be as the community look ahead with hope, pride and excitement to the next generation of artists, beside honoring the visionaries who have laid the foundation to our vibrant arts community. 

 

In the spirit of celebration, they shine a spotlight on the outstanding nominees of 2025 with each showcase a testament to the passion, resilience, and brilliance of Malaysian performing arts.  

 

Memorable Award Night To Celebrate Outstanding Performances In Malaysian Performing Arts Industry

 

 

Theatre productions such as The Bee and Randai "MacBeth" lead the Theatre category nominations and are contenders for the Best of Category, moving audiences and judges alike. 

They also welcome fresh faces like Elaine Lee, who has earned her first nomination for Dreams, The Musical, and following the inspiring journey of Fimie Don, once a child screen actor, who has now stepped into the spotlight of musical theatre. 

 

In dance, the committee is inspired by the story of a mother and son, Geetha Shankaran-Lam and Hariraam Tingyuan Lam both nominated in the same year, sharing their artistry across generations. 

 

In music,  Dr. Ang Mei Foong and Dr. Bernard Tan from Opera Si La Bohemia, both distinguished academics in Malaysia are among this year's contenders. 

 

These are just a few of the many powerful stories that enrich this year's ceremony. 

 

The BOH Cameronian Arts Awards also humbled to present the BOH Cameronian Lifetime Achievement Award to Professor Dr. Tan Sooi Beng of Universiti Sains Malaysia, Penang. 

Professor Dr. Tan Sooi Beng, the 20th BOH Cameronian Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient

Professor Tan is a towering figure in ethnomusicology with her lifelong dedication to the arts has shaped generations of practitioners and academics. Her legacy will continue to inspire, educate, and empower. 

This truly aligned a reflection of what this milestone year represents that marked two decades of honoring artistic excellence. 

It has been BOH's privilege to walk alongside Malaysia's vibrant and ever-evolving performing arts community over these two decades and witnessed countless Ummph moments of artistry, passion, and innovation. Our heartiest congratulations to the performing arts community on your achievements. As we celebrate this extraordinary milestone, let's raise a cup of BOH Cameronian Gold Blend to honor the legacy and to look to an inspiring future as arts practitioners live their craft with pride and pursue their artistic expression with tenacity. said Caroline Russell, the Executive Chairman of BOH Plantations with regard to the 20BCAA Anniversary.

Caroline Russell, Executive Chairman of BOH Plantations Delivering Her Speech At 20th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards

The BOH Cameronian Arts Awards is a platform to uplift, discover and connect. With every name announced, we honor not just excellence, but what the Malaysian arts scene is today, and the possibility of what it can become. Over the past 20 years, we've seen talents evolve into icons, small productions spark national conversations, and audiences grow in appreciation and pride for local voices. As we step into the next 20 years, we carry forward not just the accolades, but the spirit to keep nurturing spaces where ideas flourish, where courage takes the spotlight and where the arts continue to be a catalyst for unity, courage and growth. said Low Ngai Yuen, President of Kakiseni. 

Low Ngai Yuen, President of Kakiseni and Lylatul Qadrina, Vice President of Kakiseni Delivering Their Speeches At 20th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards Award Night 

 

 

This year is all about legacy - a celebration of where we began, the milestones we've reached, and the stories that have shaped our creative landscape. 

As we look back on the last two decades, we honor the visionaries and pioneers who laid the foundation for Malaysian performing arts. Their passion, courage, and craft continue to echo in today's work and light the way for future generations. 

It's a powerful reminder that the past is not just something to remember, but something to carry forward for us to reimagine, to rebuild upon, and to inspire a future that's even more vibrant, inclusive, and extraordinary. 

For more information about Kakiseni and the full list of recipients for the 20th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards, you can follow Kakiseni's social media platforms or website.

 

The BOH Cameronian Arts Awards, fondly known as the 'Cammies' is proudly endorsed by the National Department for Culture and Arts (JKKN) under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia and generously supported by BOH Plantations, the esteemed title sponsor. 

 

Other key partners are Yayasan Sime Darby, Taylor's University, A Cut Above, Sephora, and Capri Communications.  

Now, let me share the nominees list here and the one in Bold is the winner of the category. 

Nominees List And Winner For The 20th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards

A) Technical Production Awards (DANCE)

1) Best Costume Design, Styling & Make-up

• Ix Wong Thien Pau for Kaka-Lala presented by Orang Orang Drum Theatre (Winner)
  

• Kenny Leow Tiam Aik for <Late Love> by Aman Yap presented by Dua Space Dance Theatre
  

• Malin Faisal for A Hen-Made Tale, The Dance presented by KL Shakespeare Players
  

• Quito Neng for Double Punctum presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production 
  

• Sumathi Chandra & Gowri Chandran for Pragati 2 presented by Temple of Fine Arts

 

Ix Wong Thien Pau for Kaka-Lala Presented By Orang Orang Drum Theatre - Winner of Best Costume Design, Styling & Make-Up (Dance)

 

2) Best Lighting Design

• Eagle Lee for Kaka-Lala presented by Orang Orang Drum Theatre
  

• Low Shee Hoe for Laluan Amaryllis - Still presented by Kwang Tung Dance Company (Winner)
  

• Tan Eng Heng for Tabula Rasa 2024 - Choreography: Reset, Reflect, Reimagine presented by ASK Dance Company
  

• Yusman Mokhtar for KonTra: Yueguang presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat 

Low Shee Hoe For Laluan Amaryllis - Still Presented By Kwang Tung Dance Company - Winner of Best Lighting Design (Dance)

3) Best Music & Sound Design

• Hariraam Tingyuan Lam for Looking For A Path from Samskara - Past Reflections, Present Expressions presented by GSD Performing Arts Studio
  

• Kent Lee for Beyond Moving with Artisans: Rattan Weaving x Contemporary Dance presented by JinnD Productions
  

• Ng Chor Guan for Double Punctum presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production
  

• Orang Orang Drum Theatre & Alu8 for Laluan Amaryllis - Still presented by Kwang Tung Dance Company
  

• Zyee Leow for Kaka-Lala presented by Orang Orang Drum Theatre (Winner)

Zyee Leow For Kaka-Lala Presented By Orang Orang Drum Theatre - Winner of Best Music & Sound Design (Dance)

4) Best Set And/Or Visual Design

• Liew Chee Heai for The Chef's Experiment from Tabula Rasa 2024 - Choreography: Reset, Reflect, Reimagine presented by ASK Dance Company
  

• Li Cheng for Beyond Moving with Artisans: Rattan Weaving x Contemporary Dance presented by JinnD Productions
  

• Passion Ma for Laluan Amaryllis - Still presented by Kwang Tung Dance Company (Winner)

Passion Ma For Laluan Amaryllis - Still Presented By Kwang Tung Dance Company - Winner of Best Set And/Or Visual Design (Dance)

5) Best Multimedia Design

• Faris Nasir for Kaka-Lala presented by Orang Orang Drum Theatre (Winner)
  

• Hwa Wei-An for A Reason for Falling presented by Hwa Wei-An

 

 

Faris Nasir for Kaka-Lala Presented By Orang Orang Drum Theatre

B) Technical Production Awards (MUSIC)

6) Best Production Values

• East x West: A Musical Journey presented by MALAYSIA CENTURY CHINESE ORCHESTRA & SKY Wind Band
  

• Opera Si La Bohemia presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera
  

• Spice, Magic and Mystique by The Young KL Singers presented by TAS Seni Teater Rakyat and klpac
  

• Symphonic Rock presented by Tutan Entertainment (Winner)

 

Symphonic Book Presented By Tutan Entertainment - Winner of Best Production Values (Music)

 

 C) Technical Production Awards (MUSICAL THEATRE)

7) Best Costume Design, Styling & Make-Up

• Akma Suriati & Suhaib Daud for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara (Winner)
  

• Biatch Royale & Khoo Yan Yu for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions
  

• Basheerah Majeed for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions
  

• Nani Zahar, Akem Dzulkifli & Olivia for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage
  

• Quito Neng & Kikin Fish for Lao Wang The Musical presented by D Yang Productions
  

Akma Suriati & Suhaib Daud for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa Presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara - Winner for Best Costume Design, Styling & Make-Up (Musical Theatre)

8) Best Music & Sound Design

• Hafizam for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage
  

• Kirthana Kuhendran for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions (Winner)
  

• Shafeeq Shajahan for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions
  

• Terence Chong for Dreams The Musical presented by Teana Music
  

• Teuku Umar Ilany for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara

 

Kirthana Kuhendran (Represented) For The Working Dead Presented By KuLT Productions - Winner For Best Music & Sound Design (Musical Theatre)

 

 9) Best Set And/Or Visual Design

• Christopher Ling, Adry Nasution & CEA for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions (Winner)
  

• Megat Khairul & Rahim Jo for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage
  

• Nawfal Zamri for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara
  

• Shahrul Skye for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions
  

• Wong Tay Sy for Life Is... presented by Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus

 

Christopher Ling, Adry Nasution & CEA For The Working Dead Presented By KuLT Productions - Winner for Best Set And/Or Visual Design (Musical Theatre)

 10) Best Lighting Design

• Syura Hazmi for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage
  

• Lim Wei Sing for Dreams The Musical presented by Teana Music 
  

• Shahrul Skye for Life Is ... presented by Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus
  

• Yew Pui Cheng for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions
  

• Yusman Mokhtar for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara (Winner)

 

Yusman Mokhtar For Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa Presented By Persatuan Alumni Aswara - Winner of Best Lighting Design (Musical Theatre)

 

 

D) Technical Production Awards (THEATRE)

11) Best Costume Design, Styling & Make-Up

• Beatrice Looi for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions
  

• Beatrice Looi for The Seagull presented by  SunStrong Entertainment, Muka Space & The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
  

• Edmund Seow for B-328 presented by Yamatatsu
  

• Nur Afifi Mohamed Taib for Randai "MacBeth" presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara (Winner)

Nur Afifi Mohamed Taib For Randai "MacBeth" Presented By Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara - Winner of Best Costume Design, Styling & Make-Up (Theatre)

12) Best Music & Sound Design

• Ayop Azril for Randai "MacBeth" presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara (Winner)

• Kent Lee for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions
  

• Syamsul Azhar for Mortal Man: Two Monologues presented by Five Arts Centre 

Ayop Azril for Randai "MacBeth" Presented By Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara - Winner For Best Music & Sound Design (Theatre)

13) Best Set And/Or Visual Design

• Chua Zi Ying & Fairuz Sulaiman for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions
  

• Mohd Nurul Hazirin Shamsul Kamar for Randai "MacBeth" presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara
  

• Nawfal Zamri for Love Is A Motion Picture presented by Main Theatre (Winner)
  

• Yusman Mokthar for Perhiasan Kaca presented by The Actors Studio Foundation
  

• Deric Gan & Joel Wong for The Swan Song presented by SunStrong Entertainment, Muka 
  

Nawfal Zamri For Love Is A Motion Picture Presented By Main Theatre - Winner of Best Set And/Or Visual Design (Theatre)

14) Best Lighting Design

• Loh Kok Man for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions
  

• Yusman Mokhtar for Perhiasan Kaca presented by The Actors Studio Foundation
  

• Yusman Mokhtar for Randai "MacBeth" presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara (Winner)
  

• Walid Ali for Teater Persiapan Seorang Aktor by Studio Sedar Ruang 

Yusman Mokhtar For Randai "MacBeth" Presented By Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara - Winner of Best Lighting Design (Theatre)

A) Creative Awards (DANCE)

1) Best Choreographer in a Feature Length Work

• Boyz Chew & Damien Leow for Kaka-Lala presented by Orang Orang Drum Theatre (Winner)
  

• Gowri Chandran & Sumathi Chandra for Pragati 2 presented by Temple of Fine Arts
  

• Hwa Wei-An for A Reason For Falling presented by Hwa Wei-An
  

• James Kan & Yeo Lyle for Laluan Amaryllis - Still presented by Kwang Tung Dance Company
  

• Loh Kok Man, Ming Low & Wong Jyh Shyong for Double Punctum presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production
  

Boyz Chew & Damien Leow For Kaka-Lala Presented By Orang Orang Drum Theatre - Winner of Best Choreographer In A Feature Length Work (Dance)

2) Best Choreography in a Mixed Bill

• Shan Tie for Lines, circles and cycles from KonTra: Yueguang presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
  

• Surjit Nongmeikapam for Lines and Dots from Tabula Rasa - 2024 Choreography: Reset, Reflect, Reimagine presented by ASK Dance Company
  

• Raziman Sarbini for Under The Line from Tabula Rasa - 2024 Choreography: Reset, Reflect, Reimagine presented by ASK Dance Company (Winner)

• Wong Chi Ying for Threads of longing, where do they lead? from KonTra: Yueguang presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
  

Raziman Sarbini For Under The Line From Tabula Rasa 2024 - Choreographer: Reset, Reflect, Reimagine Presented By ASK Dance Company - Winner of Best Choreographer in x Mixed Bill (Dance)

B) Creative Awards (MUSIC)

3) Best Original Composition

• Elson Kwong Zhen Wei for To the Sanctuary of the Mountain God from A Dash of Nature: Earth, Sky, and the Life Within with The klpac Symphonic Band presented by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre

• Lawrence Chiu Peng Chong for I Wish To Bring You IV from A Dash of Nature: Earth, Sky, and the Life Within with The klpac Symphonic Band presented by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre 
  

• Melody Yeo Wan Lin for Ocean Odyssey from A Dash of Nature: Earth, Sky, and the Life Within with The klpac Symphonic Band presented by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre 
  

• Thong Yoong How for Constant from <CONSTANT> Handpan Music Concert presented by FrhythmS Percussion
  

• Yeo Chow Shern for Bunga Raya March from A Dash of Nature: Earth, Sky, and the Life Within with The klpac Symphonic Band presented by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre 
  

• Caeleb Tee for Who Shall Separate Us From the Love of Christ? from Love Rekindled presented by Caeleb Tee Music (Winner)

Caeleb Tee (Represented) For Who Shall Separate Us From The Love Of Christ? From Love Rekindled Presented By Caelab Tee Music - Winner for Best Original Composition (Music)

4) Best Musical Direction

• Chong Koi Min & Michelle Koo Yin Yee for East x West: A Musical Journey presented by MALAYSIA CENTURY CHINESE ORCHESTRA & SKY Wind Band
  

• Dr. Bernard Tan for Opera Si La Bohemia presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera (Winner)
  

• Kevin Field for Symphonic Rock presented by Tutan Entertainment
  

• Mak Chi Hoe & Ian Chow for Spice, Magic and Mystique by The Young KL Singers presented by TAS Seni Teater Rakyat and klpac 

Dr. Bernard Tan for Opera Si La Bohemia Presented By Kuala Lumpur City Opera - Winner of Best Musical Direction (Music)

5) Best Visual Presentation

• Cynthia Gan for Spice, Magic and Mystique by The Young KL Singers presented by TAS Seni Teater Rakyat and klpac
  

• Danny Chen, Dominique Devorshine & Amelia Tan for Opera Si La Bohemia presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera
  

• Mohamad Nazrin Bin Mohammad for <CONSTANT> Handpan Music Concert presented by FrhythmS Percussion (Winner)

Mohamad Nazrin Bin Mohammad For <CONSTANT> Handpan Music Concert Presented By FrhythmS Percussion - Winner of Best Visual Presentation (Music)

C) Creative Awards (MUSIC THEATRE)

6) Best Original Book

• Elaine Lee & Terence Toh for Dreams The Musical presented by Teana Music
  

• Shafeeq Shajahan for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions
  

• Sidang Penulis Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara (Winner)
  

• Vale V Wong & Tomos Nicholls for Life Is ... presented by Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus
  

Sidang Penulis Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa For Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa Presented By Persatuan Alumni Aswara - Winner of Best Original Book (Musical Theatre)

7) Best Original Music & Lyrics

• Elaine Lee for Dreams The Musical presented by Teana Music
  

• Lenny Erwan, Teuku Umar Ilany, Irena Taib & Ijanperkusi for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara
  

• Shafeeq Shajahan for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions
  

• Vale V Wong & Tomos Nicholls for Life Is ... presented by Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus (Winner)

 

Vale V Wong & Tomos Nicholls for Life Is ... Presented By Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus - Winner of Best Musical Direction (Musical Theatre)

8) Best Choreographer

• Kenny Shim for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions
  

• Kenny Shim for Life Is ... presented by Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus
  

• Naim Syahrazad for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara (Winner)
  

• Riena Aisya for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions
  

• Sara Sulaiman for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage
  

Naim Syahrazad For Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa Presented By Persatuan Alumni Aswara - Winner of Best Choreographer (Musical Theatre)

9) Best Musical Direction

• Eli Nyson for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage
  

• Ji Yong & Irena Taib for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions
  

• Lee Han for  The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions
  

• Tan Chong Yew & Elaine Lee for Dreams The Musical presented by Teana Music
  

• Vale V Wong & Tomos Nicholls for Life Is ... presented by Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus (Winner)

 

Vale V Wong & Tomos Nicholls For Life Is ... Presented By Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus - Winner of Best Original Music & Lyrics (Musical Theatre)

 

10) Best Director

• Khairunazwan Rodzy for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage (Winner)
  

• Nicole-Ann Thomas for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions
  

• Shafeeq Shajahan for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions
  

• Shahrul Mizad for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara
  

• Vale V Wong & Tomos Nicholls for Life Is ... presented by Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus 

Khairunazwan Rodzy For Teater Muzikal Sudirmania Presented By Revolution Stage - Winner of Best Director (Musical Theatre)

D) Creative Awards (THEATRE)

11) Best Original Script

• Leow Puay Tin for Mortal Man: Two Monologues presented by Five Arts Centre
  

• Saat Omar for Teater Persiapan Seorang Aktor presented by Studio Sedar Ruang (Winner)
  

• Yusof Bakar for Teater Munchausen Melalui Proksi presented by Bilberkarya Production 

Saat Omar From Teater Persiapan Seorang Aktor Presented By Studio Sedar Ruang - Winner of Best Original Script (Theatre)

12) Best Director

• Christopher Ling for Perhiasan Kaca presented by The Actors Studio Foundation
  

• Loh Kok Man for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions
  

• Nawfal Zamri for Love Is A Motion Picture presented by Main Theatre
  

• Dr. Norzizi Zulkifli for Randai "MacBeth" presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara (Winner)
  

• Dr. Syahrul Musa for Teater Persiapan Seorang Aktor presented by Studio Sedar Ruang 
  

• Yeo Lyle for B-328 presented by Tamatatsu 

Dr. Norzizi Zulkifli For Randai "MacBeth" Presented By Pusat Seni Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara - Winner of Best Director (Theatre)

A) Performance Awards (DANCE)

1) Best Group Performance

• ASK Dance Company for Lines, circles and cycles from KonTra: Yueguang presented by The Actors Studio Seni Teater Rakyat
  

• Temple of Fine Arts Dancers for Pragati 2 presented by Temple of Fine Arts
  

• Faculty of Dance, ASWARA for Jamu 2024 presented by Fakulti Tari, Aswara (Winner)

Faculty Of Dance, ASWARA For Jamu 2024 Presented By Fakulti Tari, Aswara - Winner of Best Group Performance (Dance)

2) Best Featured / Lead Performer

• Geetha Shankaran-Lam for Samskara - Past Reflections, Present Expressions presented by GSD Performing Arts Studio (Winner)

• Naim Syahrazad for Trans/Position presented by Juxt Studio, Lasalle College Of The Arts & College of Creative Arts UiTM
  

• Wong Jyh Shyong for Double Punctum presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production

  

Geetha Shankaran-Lam For Samskara - Past Reflections, Present Expressions Presented By GSD Performing Arts Studio - Winner of Best Featured / Lead Performer (Dance)

 

B) Performance Awards (MUSIC)

3) Best Group Performance - Instrumental

• FrhythmS Percussion for Constant from <CONSTANT> Handpan Music Concert presented by FrhythmS Percussion (Winner)

• Malaysia Century Chinese Orchestra & SKY Wind Band for Comin' Thro The Rye by Yosuke Fukuda & Blossoms in the Spring and Fruits in the Autumn by Wang YunFei from East X West: A Musical Journey presented by MALAYSIA CENTURY CHINESE ORCHESTRA & SKY Wind Band
  

• Tutan Festival Orchestra for Symphonic Rock Repertoire from Symphonic Rock presented by Tutan Entertainment
  

• Sundal Malam Ensemble for Charm of Keroncong Repertoire from Charm of Keroncong presented by Masakini Theatre Company
  

FrhythmS Percussion For Constant From <CONSTANT> Handpan Music Concert Presented By FrhythmS Percussion - Winner of Best Group Performance - Instrumental (Music)

4) Best Solo Performance - Instrumental

• Dr Poom Prommachart for Piano Concerto No.4 in G major, Op. 58 by Ludwig van Beethoven from Beethoven: His Romance and Fire presented by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (Winner)

• Hen Lit Ming for "Zhuang Zhou's Dream" from East X West : A Musical Journey presented by MALAYSIA CENTURY CHINESE ORCHESTRA & SKY Wind Band
  

• Leong Ching Chiang for Concerto No.1 for Keyed Sheng "Phoenix From The Ashes" from Tunes From The East II with the klpac Orchestra presented by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
  

• Lim Yik Siang for "Blossom" from East X West : A Musical Journey presented by MALAYSIA CENTURY CHINESE ORCHESTRA & SKY Wind Band
  

• Tan Yong Yaw for Concerto for Yangqin "Elegance" from Tunes From The East II with the klpac Orchestra presented by The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre
  

Dr Poom Prommachart For Piano Concerto No. 4 In G Major, Op. 58 By Ludwig van Beethoven from Beethoven: His Romance And Fire Presented By The Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre - Winner for Best Solo Performance - Instrumental (Music)

5) Best Group Performance - Vocal

• Dr. Ang Mei Foong and Heo Yueh Ren for O Soave Fanciulla from Opera Si La Bohemia presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera
  

• KL City Opera, Raafik Iskandar@Shagkya Chospel, Zeela Zaharudin for Queen | We Will Rock You / Bohemian Rhapsody from Symphonic Rock presented by Tutan Entertainment
  

• Seow Chee Chuan, James Long, Mak Chi Hoe, Heo Yueh Ren for Gavotta...Minuetto... Pavanella from Opera Si La Bohemia presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera (Winner)

• The Young KL Singers for Spice, Magic and Mystique by The Young KL Singers presented by TAS Seni Teater Rakyat and klpac
  

Seow Chee Chuan, James Long, Mak Chi Hoe, Heo Yueh Ren For Gavotta...Minuetto...Pavanella From Opera Si La Bohemia Presented By Kuala Lumpur City Opera - Winner of Best Group Performance - Vocal (Music)

6) Best Solo Performance - Vocal

• Dr. Ang Mei Foong for Si, mi chiamano Mimi & Donde lieta usci from Opera Si La Bohemia presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera
  

• Heo Yueh Ren for Che gelida manina' from Opera Si La Bohemia presented by Kuala Lumpur City Opera
  

• Raafik Iskandar@Shagkya Chospel for Iconic Rock/Keane | Somewhere Only We Know from Symphonic Rock presented by Tutan Entertainment
  

• Stefano Chen for Charm of Keroncong Repertoire from Charm of Keroncong presented by Masakini Theatre Company (Winner)

Stefano Chen For Charm of Keroncong Repertoire From Charm of Keroncong Presented By Masakini Theatre Company - Winner for Best Solo Performance (Music)

C) Performance Awards (MUSICAL THEATRE)

7) Best Ensemble / Group Performance

• Ensemble RS for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage
  

• Ensemble Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa for Teater Muzikal Sakti Merong Mahawangsa presented by Persatuan Alumni Aswara
  

• Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus for Life Is ... presented by Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus (Winner)
  

• The Working Dead Ensemble for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions 

Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus For Life Is ... Presented By Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus - Winner of Best Ensemble / Group Performance (Musical Theatre)

8) Best Performance in a Supporting Role

• Izen Kong for Life Is ... presented by Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus
  

• Kirin Muhamad for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage (Winner)

• Lee Sher Maine for Life Is ... presented by Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus
  

• Putrina Rafie for Sang Kancil & The Dragon King presented by Liver & Lung Productions
  

• Rachel Liu for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions
  

• Roax Tan for Dreams The Musical presented by Teana Music
  

Kirin Muhamad For Teater Muzikal Sudirmania Presented By Revolution Stage - Winner of Best Performance In A Supporting Role (Musical Theatre)

9) Best Performance in a Leading Role

• Elaine Lee for Dreams The Musical presented by Teana Music
  

• Fimie Don for Teater Muzikal Sudirmania presented by Revolution Stage
  

• Kevin Yii for Life Is ... presented by Kuala Lumpur Men's Chorus
  

• Lee Sher Maine for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions
  

• Ronnie for The Working Dead presented by KuLT Productions (Winner)

 

Ronnie From The Working Dead Presented By KuLT Productions - Winner of Best Performance In A Leading Role (Musical Theatre)

 

 

D) Performance Awards (THEATRE)

10) Best Ensemble / Group Performance

• Anak Randai Aswara & UiTM for Randai "MacBeth" presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara (Winner)

• Luminous Theatre Ensemble for Three Sisters presented by Luminous Theatre & Muka Space
  

• Rain Ensemble for Rain presented by Fay Theatre
  

• Teater Munchausen Melalui Proksi Ensemble for Teater Munchausen Melalui Proksi presented by Bilberkarya Production

 

Anak Randai Aswara & UiTM for Randai "MacBeth" Presented By Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara - Winner for Best Ensemble/Group Performance (Theatre)

 

11) Best Actor In A Supporting Role

• Juhara Ayob for Randai "MacBeth" presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara (Winner)
  

• SJay for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions
  

• Yeo Lyle for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions  

Juhara Ayob For Randai "MacBeth" Presented By Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara - Winner of Best Actor In A Supporting Role (Theatre)

12) Best Actor In A Leading Role

• Aloy Paradoks for Teater Persiapan Seorang Aktor presented by Studio Sedar Ruang
  

• Che Kem for Randai "MacBeth" presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara (Winner)

• Fazleena Hishamuddin for Teater Persiapan Seorang Aktor presented by Studio Sedar Ruang
  

• Thian Siew Kim for The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions
  

• Edmund Seow for B-328 presented by Yamatatsu

 

Che Kem For Randai "MacBeth" Presented By Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara - Winner of Best Actor In A Leading Role (Theatre)

 

Best of 2024 Nominees

• East x West: A Musical Journey presented by MALAYSIA CENTURY CHINESE ORCHESTRA & SKY Wind Band
  

• Mortal Man: Two Monologues presented by Five Arts Centre
  

• Randai "MacBeth" presented by Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara (Winner)

• Spice, Magic and Mystique by The Young KL Singers presented by TAS Seni Teater Rakyat and klpac (Winner)

• Teater Persiapan Seorang Aktor presented by Studio Sedar Ruang (Winner)
  

• The Bee presented by Pentas Project Theatre Production & W Productions
  

Randai "MacBeth" Presented By Pusat Seni Pentas Tradisional (PuTRA), Aswara - Winner of Best of 2024

Spice, Magic and Mystique by The Young KL Singers Presented By TAS Seni Teater Rakyat and klpac - Winner of Best of 2024

Teater Persiapan Seorang Aktor Presented By Studio Sedar Ruang - Winner of Best of 2024

20th BOH Cameronian Lifetime Achievement Award Recipient 

Professor Dr. Tan Sooi Beng

Tan Sooi Beng is known as a scholar-activist, an academic who not only conducts research and writes, but who is actively engaged to bring about change for the benefit of the people she works with and for the betterment of Malaysian society. 

Kakiseni and BOH Plantations Representatives Presented The Lifetime Achievement Award To Professor Tan Sooi Beng At 20th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards Award Night

A Scholar

 

Tan Sooi Beng is Honorary Professor of Ethnomusicology at the School of Arts, Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM). She received her BA (Music) from Cornell University (Ithaca, NY), MA (Music) from Wesleyan University (Middletown, Connecticut), and Ph.D (Music) from Monash University (Melbourne, Australia). 

 

She played a key role in the setting up of the School of the Arts at Universiti Sains Malaysia and developed the first BA (Music) programme in Malaysia that encompassed Western, Malaysian and World Music in the 1990s.  

As a researcher, Tan has published many books and articles on the Malaysian performing arts. She is known for her seminal book Bangsawan: A Social and Stylistic History of Popular Malay Opera (Oxford University Press, 1993) that has motivated other international and local scholars to study the historical development of popular music of the Malay Archipelago. 

Other books that are often cited are the co-authored Music of Malaysia: Classical, Folk and Syncretic Traditions (Routledge 2017) and Longing for the Past, the 78 RPM Era in Southeast Era (Dust-to-Digital, 2013), which won the joint SEM Bruno Nettl Prize, 2014. 

Through her historical research on the theatre and music traditions of Nusantara, she has shown the eclectic nature of the region's cultures prior to the formation of nation states. 

This has inspired her compositions, community theatre productions and her search for Malaysian identities. 

Tan is also lauded internationally for her efforts in decolonizing ethnomusicology and promoting alternative ways of knowledge production that privilege the tradition bearers. 

She plays an active role in furthering the study and sustainability of music and dance in the world as the first elected Asian woman President of the International Council for Traditions of Music and Dance (ICTMD), a scholarly organization in formal consultation with UNESCO (https://ictmusic.org/). 

An Activist

As an educator and activist, Tan has attempted to make music education in Malaysia accessible and inclusive. 

As an advisor for the review of the Music Syllabus in Primary Schools and formation of the Music Syllabus for Secondary Schools in Malaysia (Curriculum  Development Centre, Ministry of Education, 1993 - 2000), she pushed for the inclusion of Malaysian music in the syllabus. 

To further decolonize music education in the 1990s, she conducted workshops for school teachers and students on Music of Sound (Muzik Bunyi-Bunyian) that inculcates the making of music using everyday objects, parts of the body, and one's voice. 

The methodology that includes site visits to collect sounds, conversations, folk songs and stories from the multi-ethnic communities, learning traditional instruments and collaborative compositions encourages young participants to cross ethnic/cultural borders and to understand their cultural differences. 

Professor Tan Sooi Beng & Husband, Francis Loh At 20th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards Award Night

In 2000, Tan began to use the Music of Sound methodology in the creation of community theatre in Penang. 

 

In collaboration with artists from Ombak-Ombak ARTStudio and ARTSEd, she recreated the multi-ethnic histories of Penang through musical theatre such as Kisah Pulau Pinang (2006), Ronggeng Merdeka (2007), Kotai Penang (2008), Opera Pasar (2010), Ceritera Kebun Bunga (2011) and George Town Heboh - Streets Alive (2012). 

 

Following her research, these theatre productions transcend race by combining local languages, music, dance and theatre; they help young participants to recover a sense of place in Penang. 

 

See an example of the use of Music of Sound in the project (Kisah Pulau Pinang). 

 

As a composer and musician, Tan re-envisions the cultural aesthetics of multi-ethnic Malaysia by juxtaposing Malay, Chinese, Indian, and Western musical elements and instruments with topical Malaysian themes. 

Listen to her compositions based on the soundscapes of the coffee shop in Penang and her gamelan composition Perubahan that was performed by Rhythm in Bronze and Hands Percussion at https://www.bfm.my/content/podcast/the-sound-of-malaysia-with-tan-sooi-beng. 

During the past eight years, Tan has been engaged in the revitalization of the endangered Potehi, the Hokkien glove puppet theatre in Penang. 

She gathered a group of young people to learn the art of puppet manipulation and the music from the Beng Geok Hong troupe, the oldest troupe in Penang. 

Known as Ombak Potehi, the group performs traditional and localized stories for the public. 

With that, I would like to take this opportunity to congratulate all the nominees and winners of 20th BOH Cameronian Arts Awards (20BCAA). All the best for the coming future and continue to shine in the performing arts industry. 

About BOH Cameronian Arts Awards

Aiming to be Malaysia's premier award for the performing arts, the BCAA recognizes, rewards and raises the bar of excellence for Malaysian performing arts practitioners. 

Organized by Kakiseni since 2002, the BCAA considers music, dance, theatre and musical theatre shows that are professionally produced, performed live and staged in the Klang Valley. 

For more about the Awards, visit www.kakiseni.org/awards. 

 

 

About Kakiseni

For over two decades, Kakiseni has been a driving force in cultivating audience appreciation and recognizing excellence in Malaysian performing arts. 

www.kakiseni.com first launched in 2001 as an online portal for listings, reviews and feature stories about the region's arts and culture. 

In 2002, we partnered with BOH Plantations to launch the prestigious BOH Cameronian Arts Awards. 

Through festivals, various arts-in-the-community programmes and Kakiseni Junior school clubs across Malaysia, we provide inclusive access to the arts for everyone.

About BOH Plantations

This year, BOH celebrates our 96th Anniversary. 

While we celebrate our legacy as Malaysia's trusted tea grower of Cameron Highlands built over the last nine decades, BOH is Brewing for Tomorrow. 

We are guided to be future thinking, mindful to nurture sustainabiliTEA and the connection with and between our communiTEA.

Sharing a humble cup of BOH together with the ones we love is a moment of bonding; a time to connect and share our journeys and experiences. We trust that BOH's passionately crafted teas bring us on a sensorial journey of many different Ummph moments that connect us to ourselves, our friends and family, and the Earth. 

With a focus to regenerate the environment in which we grow our teas, we continue on in our commitment to embed sustainability principles through every aspect of our operations across our agricultural practices, product packaging and community engagements. 

Promoting wellness through teas of unique character and exceptional flavor will always be a key motivator as we expand our range of teas to enrich our consumer experience. We aspire that generations continue to bond and share life's meaningful moments over a cup of passionately crafted and great tasting BOH tea; all with the underlying aim of enhancing their well-being. 

We are one of the world's few fully integrated tea companies which grows, processes, packs and markets its authentic, homegrown and fresh Malaysian teas from 'tea bush to teacup'. 

Grown on rich agricultural land in Cameron Highlands on three gardens, BOH, Fairlie and Sungei Palas, BOH produces 2.8 million kilograms of tea annually. In totality, we serve 5.0 million cups of BOH tea daily. 

BOH's award-winning Tea Centre in Sungei Palas is renowned to local and international travelers for its unique 'tea discovery' experience and captivating panoramic views. 

For more information, 

 

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 About Yayasan Sime Darby (YSD)

 

Yayasan Sime Darby or Sime Darby Foundation is the philanthropic arm of Sime Darby Berhad, Sime Darby Plantation and Sime Darby Property. 

 

Established in 1982, the foundation revolves around five pillars which are Education, Environment, Community & Health, Sports and Arts & Culture. 

 

Led by an independent Governing Council, the foundation is managed by a dedicated team who works closely with the 3 Sime Darby companies in areas of mutual interest. 

 

Since its inception, the foundation has expanded its wings from offering scholarships to outstanding and deserving individuals to funding impactful conservation, outreach, and development programmes. For more information, visit www.yayasansimedarby.com.  

About Taylor's University

 

Since its inception, Taylor's has continuously provided excellent services for its students in terms of diverse study options, relevant curriculum and teaching methods, ongoing partnerships with leading universities worldwide, strong industry linkages, up-to-date facilities and well-equipped campuses. 

Taylor's University offers a myriad of courses in tertiary education, from diploma to degree and postgraduate programmes. 

Students can choose to enroll in courses encompassing fields such as Architecture, Business, Computing & IT, Culinary Arts, Communication, Design, Education, Engineering, Food Science, Food Studies & Gastronomy, Hospitality, Tourism & Events, Law, Medicine, Pharmacy, Psychology, Performing Arts, Quantity Surveying and Social Sciences. 

The quality of the undergraduate teaching and learning at Taylor's was acknowledged when it garnered a 'Tier 5: Excellent' rating in the Rating System for Malaysian Higher Education (SETARA) by the Ministry of Higher Education Malaysia in all four audit exercises. 

Taylor's University retains its position as Malaysia's leading private university in the QS Graduate Employability Rankings 2022, ranking 16th in the world for the Graduate Employment Rate indicator. 

Taylor's University is the No. 1 private university in Southeast Asia, ranged #284 in the QS World University Rankings 2024. This ranking places the university among the top 1% of global universities. 

Additionally, the university is ranked at No. 41 in Asia in the QS Asia University Rankings 2024 exercise. 

The university also has 5-Star ratings in seven (7) categories of the QS Stars Rating: Teaching, Internationalisation, Employability, Inclusiveness, Facilities, Subject Ranking and Online Learning. 

In QS World University Rankings by Subject 2023, Taylor's is ranked 17th in the world for Hospitality & Leisure Management and Taylor's Business School is ranked #91 for Business and Management Studies, making it the top private business school in Malaysia and Southeast Asia. 

These achievements are important milestones for Taylor's, in line with its aim of becoming one of Asia's leading universities. 

Taylor's has received numerous recognition locally and internationally from professional bodies such as the CDIO Initiative (Conceiving, Designing, Implementing, Operating), National Academy of Engineering in the USA and the Royal Institution of Chartered Surveyors (RICS), to name a few. 

Taylor's has also received the Premier Digital Tech IHL status by Malaysian Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC), a recognition given to Malaysia's leading digital tech-focused tertiary institutions. 

Taylor's continues to play a strong role in developing Malaysia's human resource capital, and boasts a 100,000-strong alumni, many of whom have become leaders in their respective fields. 

About A Cut Above

A Cut Above is a prestigious hair empire that began with a modest 428 square foot establishment. The household brand now has over 8 hair salons in Malaysia and is still expanding.

 

Founded by husband-and-wife team Datin Winnie Loo and Dato Richard Teo, A Cut Above has come a long way since 1979 with its humble beginnings in 428 square foot salon. 

 

Over the past  4 decades, the company has grown into one of Malaysia's most premier groups of salons, with an established hairdressing academy. 

 

Today, A Cut Above is a household name in the hair styling industry, known for its impeccable service and attention to detail. 

 

From wedding styles to everyday looks, the talented team at A Cut Above is always able to create the perfect hairstyle for any occasion. 

 

As a result of our dedication to quality and innovation, A Cut Above has become the go-to salon for discerning clients who demand the best hairstyle experience. 

 

A Cut Above has been instrumental in shaping the local hairdressing scene, and we are constantly striving to maintain excellent standards. 

 

For many of our customers, a visit to our salon enables them to retreat into a cosy and pampering environment, away from the hustle and bustle of their daily lives. 

 

Visit us today to experience our world-class treatment and indulge in a feel-good session. 

 

 

About Sephora

 

Sephora is the world's leading global prestige beauty retail brand. With 50,000 passionate employees operating in 35 markets, Sephora connects customers and beauty brands within the world's most trusted and dynamic beauty community. 

 

We serve a highly engaged community of hundreds of millions of beauty followers across our global omnichannel network of more than 3,000 stores and iconic flagships, and our e-commerce and digital platforms, offering personalized and immersive seamless experiences across every touchpoint. 

 

With our curation of close to 500 brands and our own label, Sephora Collection, we offer the most unique and diverse range of prestige beauty products, tailored to our customers' needs from fragrance to make-up, haircare, skincare and beyond, as we constantly reimagine the world of prestige beauty. 

Since our inception in 1969 in Limoges, France, and as part of the LVMH Group since 1997, we have been disrupting the prestige beauty retail industry. 

Today, we continue to break with convention to drive our mission to expand the way the world sees beauty and empower the extraordinary in each on us. 

About Capri Communications

At Capri Communications, every event we manage and every campaign we launch, we start with a big idea about the impact you want to make on people. 

We find ways to understand your audience and work with you to craft campaign and event experiences that stay in their heads, appeal to their hearts and inspire them to take action. 

Since 2008, we have successfully executed events and campaigns that range from exhibitions and conferences to launches and openings to international festivals. 

Today, Capri Communications encompasses a range of event services including visual branding, social media marketing, digital content creation and public relations. 

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