Astro, Malaysia’s leading entertainment powerhouse, is set to transform the local reality show landscape with its newest music competition, Raise The Star Malaysia. Premiering on 22 June 2025, every Sunday at 9 PM on Astro Ria (Channel 104) and streaming on Astro GO and sooka, this groundbreaking series will spotlight the country’s top composers as they guide and groom the next generation of stars.
In a unique twist to the traditional singing show format, Raise The Star Malaysia shifts the focus to five acclaimed composers — Ajai, Audi Mok, Aina Abdul, Shila Amzah, and Ikhwan Fatanna — who will each mentor one finalist and compose an original song to be performed at the grand finale. The show brings the artistry of songwriting to center stage while showcasing the journey of 30 handpicked contestants from diverse backgrounds.
Astro Ria channel manager Idlan Zahari shared, “We wanted to create a fresh concept that celebrates our local composers as creators of great music. Raise The Star Malaysia empowers composers to mentor talents, craft original works, and guide contestants toward becoming full-fledged artists in the industry.”
Hosted by two of Malaysia’s most beloved personalities, Alif Satar and Sherry Alhadad, the show promises high energy, honest mentorship, and emotional moments as contestants navigate solo and duet challenges. All contestants underwent rigorous online and on-ground auditions, impressing judges and vocal coaches with their vocal skills before being selected for the main show.
Each week, the composers themselves will act as judges, contributing 80% of the contestant’s total score. The remaining 20% will come from public voting. Contestants will be ranked weekly via a “Slay Meter”, and any contestant earning 5 slays will win cash prizes from sponsors.
The bottom-ranked contestant will be eliminated weekly, adding to the tension as the series progresses over 8 weeks, filmed live from Royal Theatre Shah Alam.
Raise The Star Malaysia is proudly supported by QSR Brands (KFC) and UMobile as Main Sponsors. The show aims to ignite nationwide appreciation for the art of songwriting while shaping the next wave of musical talent.
Astro viewers can stream Raise The Star Malaysia through Astro GO, sooka, and on-demand content. Subscribe to the Astro One Pack at only RM49.99/month or upgrade your experience with Astro Fibre 500Mbps + Entertainment Pack at RM139.99/month. Visit www.astro.com.my or WhatsApp 03-9543 3838 to subscribe or upgrade.