The Grand Ballroom at Tropicana Golf & Country Resort came alive on October 1 as close to 150 creators, partners, and special guests gathered for the Newswav Creator Awards 2025. It was a night filled with celebration, laughter, and plenty of inspiration – a true reflection of Malaysia’s thriving creator community.
Creators & Guests in Attendance
The night brought together a mix of familiar names and rising voices from the Newswav Creator community.
Malek Ali, Founder of BFM Radio, joined us on stage as one of the award presenters, while well-known Wavmakers like R. Nadeswaran (Citizen Nades), comic artists Ernest Ng (Don’t Like That Bro) and Daniel Mok (Mokumentary), personal finance creator Fong Wei Ziet (Ziet Invests), and the team behind 后起之秀 Podcast were among those who attended.
Academic partners including INTI International University & Colleges, INTI International College Subang, Taylor’s University, and Asia Pacific University (APU) were also in attendance, reinforcing the strong ties between education and the creator ecosystem.
The CEO’s Speech
One of the evening’s highlights was the speech by Newswav CEO, Janice Chin. In her address, she:
- Shared a quick recap of Newswav’s journey, from its early growth to becoming a platform trusted by millions of readers.
- Painted a picture of who Newswav’s users and creators are, giving the audience a better sense of the community they belong to.
- Offered a fun “cheat sheet” of the tactics used by some winners.
- Answered selected questions submitted by creators.
- Looked ahead to what’s new in 2025, and gave a sneak peek into 2026, which promises more AI-powered enhancements and new monetization opportunities, especially for video creators.
Her engaging and relatable delivery kept the room tuned in, blending gratitude with excitement for the future.
And the Winners Are…
The award ceremony itself was a spotlight of the night, with trophies presented across multiple categories. Here’s the full list of awards presented and the incredible creators who took them home:
- 2024 Rising Star: 5 New Creators with the highest total views & engagements
- 2024 Content Excellence Award: 5 Creators with the highest average views per content
- 2024 Best Performing Video Creator: 3 Creators with the highest total video views & engagements
- 2024 Outstanding Youth Creator: 3 Creators below 25 y.o. with the highest total views & engagements
- 2024 Outstanding Creator: 3 Creators with the highest total views & engagements
- 2024 Most Popular Content: The content with the highest views & engagements
- 2024 Creator of The Year: Overall best creator in 2024
- Silver Milestone Awards: Creators who achieved 1,000,000 cumulative views
- Gold Milestone Awards: Creators who achieved 5,000,000 cumulative views
Food, Prizes & Fun
Between the awards and speeches, guests were treated to a 16-dish halal-certified fusion buffet, featuring everything from cold abalone slices, daging masak rendang, steamed sea bass and French pastries to crowd-pleasers like satay, apam balik, and an ABC dessert station.
The lucky draw had the ballroom buzzing with anticipation, with prizes including HABIB Gold Wafer Coins, POH KONG Gold Wafer Coin, HAVIT Portable Neck Massager and Montigo Sense Coffee Cups.
One of the most memorable moments came during the Q&A session at the end, where attendees battled it out in a lively game-style format to win Fisher-Price goodies. The ballroom echoed with laughter as everyone joined in the spirited competition.
Thank You to Our Sponsors
The event was made possible with the support of our amazing sponsors:
- Gold Sponsor: Tropicana Corporation Berhad – for sponsoring the venue and the delicious buffet spread
- Silver Sponsor: Sunway Theme Parks – for sponsoring a 2D1N Glamping Stay for 2 Adults @ Sunway Lost World of Tambun for all Milestone Award winners
- Bronze Sponsors: Cosmoderm, Flower Chimp, Hello M’arch, Pavilion Bukit Jalil, Petron, and Versa – for the thoughtful flower bouquets for all winners and the welcome gifts for all attendees.
Their contributions added extra sparkle to the evening and ensured our creators felt celebrated in style.
Looking Ahead
The Newswav Creator Awards 2025 was more than just a night of trophies; it was a celebration of voices that shape conversations every day. With AI-powered tools, fresh monetization opportunities, and more exciting plans ahead, one thing’s for sure: the best is yet to come.
As the night ended with smiles, selfies, and applause, one thing was clear: the journey of Malaysia’s creator community is only just beginning, and Newswav is proud to be part of it.
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