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Hype Malaysia
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Joe Flizzow & DOLLA To Perform As Guest Artists For Jay Park's Upcoming KL Concert
Back in April, it was announced that Korean superstar Jay Park (박재범) would be making his return to Malaysia for his Serenades & Body Rolls tour. The concert is set to take place at Zepp KL later this month, on 14th June, and fans have been eagerly awaiting the chance to see him live once again. Known for his electrifying performances and boundary-pushing artistry, Jay Park is showing love to the Malaysian music scene by inviting two of the country's most prominent stars to share the spotlight: Joe Flizzow and DOLLA! Here are the details: Joe Flizzow, one of Malaysia's most respected voices in hip-hop, will bring his commanding presence and lyrical firepower to the show. A long-standing force in Southeast Asia's rap movement, his appearance is expected to deliver a powerful moment of cultural synergy and cross-border collaboration. Also joining the lineup is none other than DOLLA, Malaysia's premier girl group, whose recent single 'MWA' has taken the charts and social media by storm, currently sitting in the Top 10 in Malaysia. With their dynamic choreography and fierce vocals, DOLLA is set to inject a burst of energy into the night's performance and further solidify their rising status in the Asian pop scene. 'Joe Flizzow's been my brother for a long time, and DOLLA's been making big moves out here. I'm excited to share the stage with both of them and show love to all the fans in Malaysia,' said Jay Park. The Kuala Lumpur show is part of the singer's extensive world tour that spans major cities across Asia, Australia, and New Zealand. With a reputation for unforgettable live shows and a lineup that now includes local chart-toppers, this concert is shaping up to be one of the year's most anticipated events. Now the question is: Will Jay Park perform a duet with the local artists? Guess we'll have to wait and find out on show day! Are you excited to see these three share the stage? What's your Reaction? +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0 +1 0
The Star
2 days ago
- Business
- The Star
Singapore's Nicholas Sim is crowned the first-ever Mr Nusantara, an inspiring winner at the age of 48 who overcame many adversities
KUALA LUMPUR: The highly anticipated MR NUSANTARA pageant 2025 reached a spectacular conclusion on 29th May 2025 at the prestigious Galaxy Banquet Hall @ HGH Convention Centre, while celebrating the rich cultural heritage and modern elegance of the Nusantara region. The coveted title of MR NUSANTARA 2025 was awarded to Mr Singapore Nusantara 2025 winner Nicholas Erekose Sim who impressed the judges with his charisma, confidence, and dedication to promoting cultural unity and social impact. At 48, Sim was also one of the oldest winner seen in a full pledged male pageant show. On top of that, he was indeed an inspiring winner. The Singaporean for many years since his primary school day had actually battled speech difficulties and stuttering issues before overcoming it in his early twenties and going on to become a well-known male pageant winner in his country. "This is indeed a fantastic day for me. I like to thank all my family members and friends who have supported me throughout the many difficult years that I had when I was growing up. For me, believing in myself and knowing that I can overcome all difficulties is the reason I'm here today with this title," said Sim in his winning speech at the ceremony. On top of that, Sim has also proven top be very successful in his professional life. At the age of 48, Sim is the also the co-founder and group CEO of the Fiduciary Group. He has 20 years of experience in investment banking, private banking, and investment management. A notable fact is Sim was previously the reigning Mr Singapore International for more than 10 years. For his efforts in being crowned Mr Nusantara he walked home with a prize package in total of US$80,000 (RM340,000) in cash and prizes which included a brand-new car. Completing the winner's court were Jervie Lo @ Leon, a 43 year old jeweller from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, who was sashed as Mr Malaysia Nusantara 2025 and Candra Hakiki, a 31-year-old model from from Jakarta, Indonesia who was adjudged as Mr Indonesia Nusantara 2025. Both national winners demonstrated remarkable poise and passion throughout the competition. On the very same stage, Mr Malaysia Nusantara 2025, Jervie Lo, was also sashed as Mister Supranational Malaysia 2025. He will be representing Malaysia at the ninth edition of Mister Supranational which will be held on 28th June, 2025, in Poland. The grand finale of the much heralded pageant, marked by dazzling performances, fierce competition, and inspiring showcases of talent, intellect, and tradition, drew a full house of distinguished guests, media, and enthusiastic supporters. Making the night even more glamorous with their attendance were Miss Supranational Malaysia 2025 Eshwin Kaur and Miss Malaysia 2025 (Miss Emerald) Jessrina Kaur. One of the highlights of the evening was a show-stopping live performance by Malaysia's top girl group, DOLLA, who brought their signature energy and glamour to the stage with three of their major hits. Their electrifying dance-oriented set elevated the atmosphere, earning roaring applause from the crowd and making the event an unforgettable spectacle. This year's pageant brought together a group of exceptional finalists from across the archipelago, each embodying the values of leadership, cultural pride, and contemporary masculinity. The evening saw the contestants compete in various rounds including resort wear, formal wear, talent showcase and lastly the Q&A segment. The national winners where selected by a panel of esteemed judges from the entertainment, fashion, business and cultural sectors. Among them were Mister World Singapore 2024 & founder of A.M. Aesthetics - Dr Terence Tea, Miss International Singapore 2006 & founder of Alluoara - Genecia Luo, founder & CEO of Beast Cosmetics & ArtFigura - Jasrina Jasni, renowned fashion designer & president of MODA - Gillian Hung, Miss Supranational Malaysia 2018 Sanjna Suri, Filipino-Malaysian celebrity hairstylist Albert Nico and Singaporean comedian, actor and content creator Hirzi Zulkiflie. The main MR NUSANTARA 2025 title winner was selected from the winners of the national titles via public voting. The final was hosted by Mr World Malaysia 2022, Joshua Benedict. Samuel Seow, CEO of Beam Artistes said, 'MR NUSANTARA will continue to grow as a platform that celebrates identity, community engagement, and the dynamic spirit of Nusantara men.' The 2025 edition solidified its reputation as one of the most meaningful and stylish pageants in the region and also as the biggest male pageant in Malaysia. This event would not be possible without the pageant's main sponsors A.M Aesthetics and supported by Alluora skincare. Main Winners: MR NUSANTARA CHAMPION - Nicholas Erekose Sim (Singapore) MR MALAYSIA NUSANTARA 2025 – Jervie lo @ Leon MR SINGAPORE NUSANTARA 2025 – Nicholas Erekose Sim MR INDONESIA NUSANTARA 2025 – Candra Hakiki MISTER SUPRANATIONAL MALAYSIA 2025 - Jervie lo @ Leon Subsidiary Title Winners: MR A.M AESTHETICS NUSANTARA 2025 - Nicholas Erekose Sim (Singapore) FACE OF ALLUORA MALAYSIA 2025 – Dr Mohd Faizal Ahmad, Thamil Chelvan, Jervie lo @ Leon FACE OF ALLUORA SINGAPORE 2025 – Mhar Jayson Cortez, Alfie Tjen, Nicholas Erekose Sim FACE OF ALLUORA INDONESIA 2025 – Aswandi Rosyid, Marco Marcus @ Marco Hartanto MR POPULAR MALAYSIA 2025 - Amin Eghtedari MR POPULAR SINGAPORE 2025 - Nicholas Erekose Sim MR POPULAR INDONESIA 2025 - Abdul Rozak @ Zakky MR POPULAR NUSANTARA 2025 – Nicholas Erekose Sim (Singapore) MR TALENT NUSANTARA 2025 – Azwan Ismail (Malaysia) MR PHOTOGENIC NUSANTARA 2025 – Mohamad Amir Afandi Mazzlan (Malaysia) MR CONGENIALITY NUSANTARA 2025 – Amyn Othman. (Singapore) MR BEST PHYSIQUE NUSANTARA 2025 – Noramzar Abdul Ghani (Malaysia) MR CHARMING NUSANTARA 2025 – Dr Mohd Faizal Ahmad (Malaysia) MR PERSONALITY NUSANTARA 2025 – Alfie Tjen (Singapore) MR SOCIAL MEDIA NUSANTARA 2025 – Mohamad Faiz Miswan (Malaysia)
Hype Malaysia
21-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) LYKN's Lego Goes Viral With 'MWA!' Dance Challenge; Earns Praise From DOLLA's Angel
Malaysian girl group DOLLA has been making serious waves with their latest comeback single 'MWA!'. The track went viral in Brazil, thanks to its Brazilian funk-inspired sound, and the members have since collaborated with several stars, including Mimifly, DJ SODA, and Elizabeth Tan, for the 'MWA!' dance challenge. Fans and content creators have also joined the trend since the music video's release, sharing their dance covers on social media. However, one video in particular, posted by a member of a popular Thai boy group, has caught DOLLA's attention. Here's the full story: Over the weekend, Thai singer Lego Rapeepong — or simply Lego (เลโก้) — a member of the boy group LYKN, posted a video of himself performing a dance cover of DOLLA's 'MWA!' on his TikTok channel. The artist appeared to be in a backstage restroom at the recent LOL Fanfest 2025 concert. Known for his talent as a performer and dancer, the idol executed the challenge flawlessly, looking androgynously stunning in his stage outfit. The video has since gone viral, amassing over 2 million views on TikTok, and has even earned praise from a DOLLA member. '😍😍😍💋 THANK YOU NAAAA~~~,' commented Angel under the post. Much like the previous collaboration with Mimifly, fans of both LYKN and DOLLA flooded the comments section, urging Lego to collaborate with DOLLA on a song. Or at the very least, meet up to do the 'MWA!' challenge together. This isn't the first time Lego has gone viral for his rendition of a popular track. The 19-year-old broke the internet last year with his cover performance of 'Dhoom Dhoom', originally by Thai artist Tata Young, which also serves as the theme song for the 2004 Hindi-language film 'Dhoom'. Watch him doing DOLLA's 'MWA!' challenge below: Lego's viral 'Dhoom' performance during his solo stage at LYKN's concert: Source: TikTok
Hype Malaysia
19-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
(Video) Fans Request A Mimifly & DOLLA Collaboration Following Viral 'MWA!' Challenge
Malaysian girl group DOLLA's latest single, 'MWA!', has not only gone viral locally but has also been making waves in Brazil, thanks to its Brazilian funk-inspired sound. The group recently released the official dance practice video, and fans have been enthusiastically taking part in the 'MWA!' dance challenge on social media. Another local artist known for going viral is rapper-singer Mimifly, who has received overwhelmingly positive feedback for incorporating sign language into the choreography of her songs 'Angkat' and 'Serumpun'. It was only a matter of time before DOLLA and Mimifly met up and collaborated to break the internet. Here's what happened: Yesterday (Sunday, 18th May), DOLLA shared a video on their social media pages of themselves doing the 'MWA!' dance challenge, with none other than Mimifly. The two acts met backstage at the recent 'MeleTOP TVS' concert, held at the Miri Indoor Stadium in Sarawak. As a dancer herself, the rapper had no trouble picking up the choreography and performed the challenge effortlessly alongside the idol group. 'One with queen @mimiflyyy 💋,' the performers captioned the video. The video has since gone viral across multiple social media platforms, with fans praising both artists. Many commented on how Mimi carries a distinctive aura that makes her stand out, while others have been manifesting a collaboration with DOLLA, whether on a brand-new track or, at the very least, a remix of 'MWA!'. Some also suggested that Mimifly should become the new fourth member of the popular group. We couldn't agree more that a collaboration between Mimifly and DOLLA has all the makings of a chart-topper. Here's hoping the day comes when these powerhouse artists team up on a track. Apart from the 'Angkat' singer, the girl group also did the dance challenge with a few other artists, including local singer Elizabeth Tan and Korean DJ, DJ SODA. Watch the viral clip with Mimifly below: DOLLA's 'MWA!' challenge with other artists: Sources: TikTok, Instagram
Hype Malaysia
16-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Hype Malaysia
Malaysian Girl Group DOLLA Going Viral In Brazil With 'MWA!' Comeback
Malaysian girl group DOLLA recently released their comeback track, 'MWA!', evoking excitement from fans. However, the trio is also gaining lots of love from music fans in Brazil! 'MWA!' released on 9th May 2025 (Friday), is DOLLA's first comeback since Syasya's departure in 2024. The single is composed and written by all members of DOLLA, Chelsea Warner, Gaston Pong, and Roland Lim Shi Jie. Rapper Yonnyboii also participated in writing the lyrics. The song has already made waves locally, garnering over 100,000 streams on Spotify and over 400,000 views on YouTube. However, two Brazilian Twitter accounts helped spark more global interest in the girl group. The first tweet came from Nunca Pause o MV, an online portal for news of K-pop and Asian music. The portal wrote about 'MWA!' in their tweet, saying, 'Funk is taking over! Malaysian girl group DOLLA releases their single 'MWA!', featuring funk beats.' The tweet also shared that the members participated in composing the new track. The second tweet was from @/poponze, a Twitter account dedicated to celebrity and entertainment news with over 124,000 followers. In its tweet, the account shared about DOLLA's new track, saying, 'It's funk! Malaysian girl group DOLLA bets on the rhythm of Brazilian funk in their new single 'MWA!'.' The tweet has gained over 600,000 views since going live on 15th May 2025 (Thursday). The two tweets highlighted the Brazilian funk elements in the new song. According to the credits on Genius, 'MWA!' includes a sample of the song 'Catuca Catucadão' from Brazilian musician MC Neguinho Do ITR. The sample can be heard in the intro and the chorus. The song received a lot of love from Brazilian netizens, who praised the group and the use of Brazilian funk in the track. Meanwhile, Malaysian iDOLLAs are ecstatic that the girl group is gaining popularity overseas for their new single. Let's hope this brings more international love for DOLLA and their music! Watch the 'MWA!' music video below: Source: Twitter (1)(2)(3), Genius
