Sabahan Yico Wong wins RM30,000 as national singing competition runner-up
Published on: Sat, Aug 02, 2025
By: Esther Glorie Leow Text Size: Yico (right) receiving the award KOTA KINABALU: Sabahan singer Yico Wong, 20, clinched the runner-up title at the national-level Sing the Stage competition in Kuala Lumpur, taking home RM30,000. The five-month journey, which began with auditions on March 1, became a life-changing milestone for Yico, who has been singing since age five. Despite intense elimination rounds, she persevered through late-night practices and pressure, earning praise from judges and the audience. Yico credited her success to the unwavering support of her family and friends, urging aspiring singers to 'chase passion, not perfection.' * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
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