2026 Finalists

1. Excellence in Advertising
BMW Group Malaysia
Brand: MINI Malaysia
Campaign: Unapologetically MINI, Too Original To Behave
Agency: Accenture Song
Etika
Brand: Lipton
Campaign: Lipton Soda Zero Sugar: Thirst Traps for Everyday Thirst Moments
Fraser & Neave
Brand: F&N Seasons
Campaign: Inilah MY Seasons
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
Grab
Campaign: How GrabCoins Runner Made Half-A-Million Malaysians Stop Scrolling
Agency: M+C Saatchi Performance
Malaysia Airlines
Campaign: Thousand-Mile Horse: Journeying Together in the Year of the Horse
Agency: Imaginary Friends
Malaysia Airlines
Campaign: Pilot Parker: A Story Inspired by True Memorable Moments
Agency: Carta Zero
MR.DIY
Campaign: Satu Beg, Seribu Cerita
Spritzer
Brand: Spritzer Sparkling
Campaign: Spritzer Sparkling – Serikan Raya, Sparkling-kan Suasana
Spritzer
Brand: Spritzer Sparkling
Campaign: Spritzer Sparkling Aku Pilih Aku
Telekom Malaysia
Brand: Unifi
Campaign: Wedding Crashers
Agency: GrowthOps Asia
2. Excellence in AI-Powered Storytelling
CIMB Malaysia
Campaign: CIMB Kita Serumpun
Agency: Section Gravitas (Malaysia)
Grab
Campaign: GO CreAItors: How AI Made Group Ordering Drama Malaysia’s Most Relatable Story
Agency: M+C Saatchi Performance
MunchWorld Marketing
Brand: Lexus
Campaign: Ceria Bersama You & AI
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
Nippon Paint Malaysia
Brand: Nippon Paint
Campaign: Engineering Malaysia’s First AI-Led Cultural Colour Movement
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
Sharp Electronics Malaysia
Brand: Sharp Malaysia
Campaign: Ruyi & Ria: Bringing SHARP Closer to Malaysians
Agency: AB Creative Group
3. Excellence in Anniversary Marketing
Cambridge English For Life
Campaign: Turning 25 years of legacy into RM 2.69 million cash flow
Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor (KPRJ)
Campaign: KPRJ 30th Anniversary and Rebranding Launch
Agency: Shekhinah PR
MR.DIY
Campaign: 20th Anniversary: From Home, To Heart
Resort World Genting
Campaign: Resorts World Genting Diamond Jubilee – Transforming Celebration to a Commercial Flywheel
Agency: Consider iProspect
Shell Malaysia
Brand: Shell
Campaign: Shell 135
Agency: GrowthOps Asia
4. Excellence in B2B Marketing
Black & Decker Asia Pacific (Malaysia)
Brand: Dewalt
Campaign: Influencing Whole Communities
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
Stellantis Malaysia
Brand: Leapmotor
Campaign: Kau Ilhamku inspires 257% sales leap for Leapmotor, boosted by B2B win
Agency: Ampersand Advisory
TM Technology Services
Brand: Unifi Business
Campaign: Unifi Business : East Coast Rising
Agency: VML Malaysia
5. Excellence in Brand Awareness
CIMB Malaysia
Campaign: Kita Bagi Jadi 2.0
Agency: VML Malaysia
Connor’s Malaysia
Campaign: Connor’s Collective

 

Fraser & Neave
Brand: F&N Seasons
Campaign: Inilah MY Seasons
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
Grab
Campaign: Grab Dine Out: Malaysia’s Ultimate Dining Companion
Agency: M+C Saatchi Performance
Grab
Campaign: Whose CNY Ad Is This? (It Was Eight Brands All Along)
Agency: M+C Saatchi Performance
MR.DIY
Campaign: Satu Beg, Seribu Cerita
MR.DIY
Campaign: Kini, Produk MR.DIY Tahan Lebih Lama
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
MunchWorld Marketing
Brand: Cloud 9
Campaign: Lift You Up
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
Stellantis Malaysia
Brand: Leapmotor
Campaign: Leapmotor + Kau Ilhamku = 257% leap in growth!
Agency: Ampersand Advisory
Unilever Malaysia
Brand: Vaseline
Campaign: Break Free from Dark Spots with Vaseline Gluta-Hya Spotless Glow
Agency: Fishermen Integrated
6. Excellence in Brand Strategy
Fraser & Neave
Brand: 100 Plus
Campaign: Zero To Legend
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
Ikano Handel
Brand: IKEA
Campaign: Evolving IKEA from Cheap to Capable
Agency: Fishermen Integrated
Kara Marketing Malaysia
Brand: Kara
Campaign: Kara Satukan Rasa (Kara: Uniting Through “Rasa”)​
Agency: Sashimi Asia
MR.DIY
Campaign: 20th Anniversary: From Home, To Heart
MR.DIY
Campaign: Kini, Produk MR.DIY Tahan Lebih Lama
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
Setel
Campaign: Setel je!
Spritzer
Brand: Spritzer Sparkling
Campaign: Spritzer Sparkling Aku Pilih Aku
Spritzer
Brand: Spritzer Sparkling
Campaign: Spritzer Sparkling – Serikan Raya, Sparkling-kan Suasana
Stellantis Malaysia
Brand: Leapmotor
Campaign: Leapmotor + Kau Ilhamku = 257% leap in growth!
Agency: Ampersand Advisory
7. Excellence in Communications / Public Relations
CIMB Malaysia
Campaign: Kita Bagi Jadi 2.0
Agency: VML Malaysia
Heineken Malaysia
Brand: Guinness
Campaign: Guinness Clubhouse
Agency: Archetype Agency
Heineken Malaysia
Brand: Tiger Beer
Campaign: Tiger Town 2026
Agency: Archetype Agency
Kaspersky Malaysia
Campaign: A Window into Digital Childhood: You Can’t Protect What You Don’t Understand
Agency: RUBIX Communications
Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor (KPRJ)
Campaign: KPRJ 30th Anniversary and Rebranding Launch
Agency: Shekhinah PR
Lactalis-Mainland Dairy
Brand: Fernleaf
Campaign: Fernleaf Heritage Campaign
Agency: Bridges PR
Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia (MOTAC)
Campaign: World Labour Day Celebration: Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026
Agencies: Archetype Agency, The Fame Events
MR.DIY
Campaign: Mereka Tambah Harga, Kami Tambah Jimat
MR.DIY
Campaign: Satu Beg, Seribu Cerita
Resort World Genting
Brand: Crockfords Hotel
Campaign: Crockfords Hotel’s 8th Consecutive Forbes 5-Star Award
Agency: Consider iProspect
8. Excellence in Consumer Insights / Market Research
Monarch Beverage Company
Brand: Kickapoo Joy Juice
Campaign: Kickapoo Ang-Power of Friendship Chinese New Year Campaign 2026
Agency: Spin Communications
MR.DIY
Campaign: Kini, Produk MR.DIY Tahan Lebih Lama
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
MR.DIY
Campaign: Mereka Tambah Harga, Kami Tambah Jimat
Spritzer
Brand: Spritzer Sparkling
Campaign: Spritzer Sparkling – Serikan Raya, Sparkling-kan Suasana
Stellantis Malaysia
Brand: Leapmotor
Campaign: Leapmotor uses insights to make a leap of faith, get 257% growth!
Agency: Ampersand Advisory
The Coca-Cola Company
Brand: Coca-Cola
Campaign: Coca-Cola: Share A Coke
Agencies: StudioX VML Malaysia, Ogilvy Malaysia, WPP Media Malaysia
Unilever Malaysia
Brand: Knorr
Campaign: Hidup Pasti Sedap Selamanya Dengan Knorr
Agency: Fishermen Integrated
9. Excellence in Content Marketing
Campbell Soup Southeast Asia
Brand: Kimball
Campaign: Kimball Jadikannya
Agency: Fishermen Integrated
CIMB Malaysia
Campaign: #CIMBDuitMatters Built a Life Stage Content Ecosystem Driving Growth
Ego Pharmaceuticals
Brand: QV
Campaign: Skincare For Life
Golden Screen Cinemas
Campaign: GSC’s F1 Drive
Lactalis-Mainland Dairy
Brand: Anlene
Campaign: Move for More
Agency: Bridges PR
L’Oréal
Brand: Garnier
Campaign: I Love You So Mochi – The Softness You Could Watch
Malaysia Airlines
Campaign: Malaysia Airlines x Manchester United: Proud supporters of supporters
Agency: Imaginary Friends
MR.DIY
Campaign: Satu Beg, Seribu Cerita
Spritzer
Brand: Spritzer Sparkling
Campaign: Spritzer Sparkling Aku Pilih Aku
Touch ’n Go
Brand: Touch ’n Go RFID
Campaign: Terus Je! with RFID
Agency: LOKi Digital
10. Excellence in CSR / Cause Marketing
Bank Muamalat Malaysia
Campaign: Malaysia’s First Integrated Wakaf Community Care Ecosystem
Campbell Soup Southeast Asia
Brand: Kimball
Campaign: Misi Bantuan Banjir Bersama Kimball: Delivering Hot Meals and Hope To Victims
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
CARiNG Pharmacy Retail Management
Brand: CARiNG Pharmacy
Campaign: Colours of Care: Neurodiversity Inclusion Initiative
Euronet Services Malaysia
Brand: Euronet
Campaign: Saving A Child’s Life
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
Kara Marketing Malaysia
Brand: Kara
Campaign: Kara Satukan Rasa (Kara: Uniting Through “Rasa”)​
Agency: Sashimi Asia
MISC
Brand: ALAM
Campaign: How Schoolgirls Saved Maritime
Agency: Chariot Agency
MR.DIY
Campaign: Raya Together: Celebrating Differences. Sharing Togetherness.
  PMG Healthcare
Campaign: Save A Life, Learn CPR
QSR Brands (M) Holdings
Brand: KFC Malaysia
Campaign: KFC X MIMIFLY
Agency: Naga DDB Tribal
UNICEF Malaysia
Campaign: Drops of Change Campaign
Agency: NP Digital
11. Excellence in Cultural Storytelling
2 Cool
Brand: Bazram Merdeka
Campaign: Bazram Merdeka: Where Malaysia Comes Together
Astro Malaysia
Campaign: Inilah Kita: Turning Everyday Malaysian Stories into a National Movement
Fiamma
Brand: ELBA
Campaign: At the Heart of Home
Agency: B&B Advertising
Genting Malaysia
Brand: Resorts World Genting
Campaign: RWG Tian Ma: Where Tradition Took Flight
Agency: Ampersand Advisory
Heineken Malaysia
Brand: Guinness
Campaign: Guinness Clubhouse
Agency: Archetype Agency
Oriental Kopi
Campaign: Oriental Kopi Nasi Lemak: A Malaysian Taste Taken to the World Stage
Agency: AB Creative Group
Plaza Premium Group
Brand: Plaza Premium Lounge
Campaign: Your Destination Before Departure
Spritzer
Campaign: Spritzer – Cheers to Luck, Double the ONG! (马力全开,好运满载)
Stellantis Malaysia
Brand: Leapmotor
Campaign: Kau Ilhamku and everyday Malaysian stories inspire 257% sales leap for Leapmotor!
Agency: Ampersand Advisory
The Coca-Cola Company
Brand: Coca-Cola
Campaign: Coca-Cola: Share A Coke
Agencies: StudioX VML Malaysia, Ogilvy Malaysia, WPP Media Malaysia
12. Excellence in Customer Engagement
Fraser & Neave
Brand: 100 Plus
Campaign: Zero To Legend
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
guardian Malaysia
Campaign: guardian Derma Lab: Simplifying the Science Behind Every Skin Story
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
MR.DIY
Campaign: 20th Anniversary: From Home, To Heart
MR.DIY
Campaign: Satu Beg, Seribu Cerita
MunchWorld Marketing
Brand: Cloud 9
Campaign: Lift You Up
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
QSR Brands (M) Holdings
Brand: KFC Malaysia
Campaign: KFC X MIMIFLY
Agency: Naga DDB Tribal
QSR Brands (M) Holdings
Brand: KFC Malaysia
Campaign: KFC X Kepcibara
Agency: Naga DDB Tribal
Sime Darby Property
Brand: Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club
Campaign: You Think You Know Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club
Agency: Colony Group
The Coca-Cola Company
Brand: Coca-Cola
Campaign: Coca-Cola: The Comeback Anthem
Agencies: StudioX VML Malaysia, Ogilvy Malaysia, WPP Media Malaysia, WPP Production Singapore, MustXP
Tune Talk
Campaign: Tune Talk In-App Entertainment
Agency: Edelman Malaysia
13. Excellence in Data-Driven Marketing
Cambridge English For Life
Campaign: From Content Volume to 801% Content Value Growth
CIMB Malaysia
Campaign: Save & Spend: Empat Mesti Dapat
Flying Baby
Brand: Milk Diaper
Campaign: Signal-To-Scale: Turning Trial Data Into Commercial Growth
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
The Coca-Cola Company
Campaign: Rasa-Rasa Bola dengan Coca-Cola
Agency: WPP OpenX
Tune Talk
Campaign: Tune Talk In-App Entertainment
Agency: Edelman Malaysia
United Overseas Bank Malaysia
Campaign: UOB Mastercard Cross Border Spend Campaign​
Agency: Mastercard
14. Excellence in Digital Marketing
CIMB Malaysia
Campaign: Save & Spend: Empat Mesti Dapat
Agency: Mastercard
Fraser & Neave
Brand: 100 Plus
Campaign: Zero To Legend
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
Ministry of Tourism, Arts & Culture Malaysia (MOTAC)
Campaign: World Labour Day Celebration: Rain Rave Water Music Festival 2026
Agency: The Fame Events
MR.DIY
Campaign: Satu Beg, Seribu Cerita
Touch ’n Go
Brand: Touch ’n Go RFID
Campaign: Terus Je! with RFID
Agency: LOKi Digital
15. Excellence in eCommerce Marketing
Bytedance
Brand: TikTok Shop
Campaign: TikTok Shop Bazar Raya
Agency: Fishermen Integrated
Campbell Soup Southeast Asia
Brand: Prego
Campaign: Prego Shoppable Recipe: Bridging Inspiration to Instant Checkout
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
Ego Pharmaceuticals
Brand: QV
Campaign: QV Skincare For Life
Agency: Intrepid
Etika
Brand: Lipton
Campaign: Lipton Soda Zero Sugar: Thirst Traps for Everyday Thirst Moments
Flying Baby
Brand: Milk Diaper
Campaign: Trust-To-Basket: Turning Product Trial Into Marketplace Growth
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
Golden Screen Cinemas
Campaign: GSC’s F1 Drive
L’Oréal Malaysia
Brand: Kérastase
Campaign: Who Needs 11.11 Discounts? Kérastase Didn’t!
Agency: Publicis Media
Mead Johnson
Brand: Enfagrow
Campaign: From Dormant to Dominant: How Mead Johnson’s First-Party Data Woke Up
Agency: Omnicom Commerce
Watsons Malaysia
Campaign: Watsons 8.8 Shopathon
Agency: Accenture Song
16. Excellence in Event Marketing
Big Caring Group
Campaign: Biggest Health, Beauty & Baby Expo
Golden Screen Cinemas
Brand: Hokkaido Table
Campaign: Hokkaido Table Winefest 2026
LEGO Trading Malaysia
Brand: LEGO
Campaign: LEGO® Botanical – Awaken Your Joy
Agency: Laconix Resources
  LEGO Trading Malaysia, IKEA Malaysia
Brands: LEGO, IKEA
Campaign: The LEGO® Home – A Playful Twist to Your Home
Agency: Laconix Resources
Millennium Hotels and Resorts
Campaign: The Collective Effect
MR.DIY
Campaign: Kini, Produk MR.DIY Tahan Lebih Lama
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
MR.DIY
Campaign: Bersama Satu Bazaar: Turning Local Culture into a National Celebration
Agency: Bellscape
MR.DIY
Campaign: 20th Anniversary: From Home, To Heart
Oriental Kopi
Campaign: Guinness World Records: Most Servings of Nasi Lemak Sold in 8 Hours
Agency: AB Creative Group
Toshiba Sales And Services
Brand: Toshiba Lifestyle Malaysia
Campaign: The Art of Living Immersive Showcase
Agency: Ads On Marketing
17. Excellence in Experiential Marketing
Astro Malaysia
Campaign: Inilah Kita: Turning Merdeka Into A Nationwide Experience​
Agency: Astro Media Solutions
Campbell Soup Southeast Asia
Brand: Kimball
Campaign: Winning The Hearts And Pots OF Malaysia’s Toughest Kitchen Critics
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
Campbell Soup Southeast Asia
Brand: Prego
Campaign: How Sensory Deprivation At The Blackout Banquet Saved Prego’s Culinary Soul
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
Campbell Soup Southeast Asia
Brand: Kimball
Campaign: Kimball Resipi Jadi Rezeki: Turning Aspiring Home Cooks Into Bazaar Entrepreneurs
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
guardian Malaysia
Campaign: guardian Derma Lab: Simplifying the Science Behind Every Skin Story
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
  LEGO Trading Malaysia, IKEA Malaysia
Brands: LEGO, IKEA
Campaign: The LEGO® Home – A Playful Twist to Your Home
Agency: Laconix Resources
MISC
Brand: ALAM
Campaign: How Schoolgirls Saved Maritime
Agency: Chariot Agency
MunchWorld Marketing
Brand: Lexus
Campaign: Ceria Bersama You & AI
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
MunchWorld Marketing
Brand: Munchy’s
Campaign: Taste Munchy’s, Taste Happiness
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
Oriental Kopi
Campaign: Oriental Kopi: Malaysia’s Record Breaking Nasi Lemak Celebration
Agency: AB Creative Group
18. Excellence in Financial Empowerment Marketing
AEON Bank (Malaysia)
Campaign: Creator Collective
Agency: Audience2Media
AhaPay
Campaign: Smart spending. Build a more meaningful way of life
Bank Muamalat Malaysia
Campaign: Program Cilik Celik Kewangan
CIMB Malaysia
Campaign: #CIMBDuitMatters Empowered Young Malaysians with Confidence to Take Financial Action
Mastercard
Campaign: How Mastercard advanced financial empowerment—building confident, financially savvy consumers at scale
Agency: Mastercard Services
Permodalan Nasional (PNB)
Brand: Amanah Saham Nasional (ASNB)
Campaign: Kita Generasi Labur
Agency: Fishermen Integrated
Tazee
Campaign: Shariah support that respects your value
19. Excellence in Gamification
AEON Credit Service
Brands: AEON & Mastercard
Campaign: AEON Mastercard: Gamifying Spends via Digital Blind Boxes
Agency: Mastercard Services
CelcomDigi
Campaign: From Players to Customers
Agency: GrowthOps Asia
Fraser & Neave
Brand: 100 Plus
Campaign: Zero To Legend
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
Grab
Campaign: How GrabCoins Runner Made Half-A-Million Malaysians Stop Scrolling
Agency: M+C Saatchi Performance
Lazada Malaysia
Campaign: Lazada 12.12 All-Out Sale – #LazSapuMyCart
Agency: PersonEDGE
Lotus’s
Campaign: Tap-Tap Jimat
Agency: Ticlio
QSR Brands (M) Holdings
Brand: KFC Malaysia
Campaign: Turning an addictive game into the most addictive rewards.
Agencies: VML Malaysia, UM Malaysia
Sunway Integrated Properties
Brand: Sunway Property
Campaign: The Plus Side
Agency: BLWN
Tune Talk
Campaign: Tune Talk In-App Entertainment
Agency: Edelman Malaysia
20. Excellence in Influencer / KOLs Marketing
CelcomDigi
Campaign: CelcomDigi Leverages Gegar Vaganza Turning Fans Into Brand Advocates
Agencies: Astro Media Solutions, OMD Malaysia
Lactalis-Mainland Dairy
Brand: Anchor
Campaign: Anchor Butter × Bella Astillah
Agency: Bridges PR
Lazada Malaysia
Campaign: Lazada 11.11 – The Sweetest Brand Deals of the Year
Agency: PersonEDGE
MR.DIY
Campaign: A Marvellous CNY: Turning Festive Tensions Into Connection
MR.DIY
Campaign: Raya Together: Celebrating Differences. Sharing Togetherness.
Resort World Genting
Campaign: Juara Genting
Agency: Naga DDB Tribal
Stellantis Malaysia
Brand: Leapmotor
Campaign: Leapmotor gets 257% growth with Man Bai and Kau Ilhamku!
Agency: Ampersand Advisory
Telekom Malaysia
Brand: Unifi
Campaign: Wedding Crashers
Agency: GrowthOps Asia
  The Magnum Ice Cream Company
Campaign: Cornetto Blind Box 2.0 KOL Campaign
Agency: Tinker Society
U Mobile
Campaign: U Mobile Powers Youth Ambition by Incubating Influencers from the Ground Up
Agencies: Astro Media Solutions, Initiative – Omnicom Media Malaysia
21. Excellence in Integrated Marketing
Astro Malaysia
Campaign: Inilah Kita: Orchestrating One Malaysia Across Every Platform
Agency: Astro Media Solutions
Campbell Soup Southeast Asia
Brand: Prego
Campaign: How Prego Turned A Weekday Shortcut Into Malaysia’s Favourite Festive Host
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
Hada Labo, Rohto-Mentholatum Malaysia
Brand: Hada Labo
Campaign: Double the Cleanse, Double the Glow
Agency:
Hong Kong Tourism Board
Campaign: Jelajah Hong Kong
Agency: Ariff Communications
Lactalis-Mainland Dairy
Brand: Anlene
Campaign: Move for More
Agency: Bridges PR
MR.DIY
Campaign: Kini, Produk MR.DIY Tahan Lebih Lama
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
Setel
Campaign: Setel je!
Sunway Integrated Properties
Brand: Sunway Property
Campaign: The Plus Side
Agency: BLWN
TM Technology Services
Brand: Unifi
Campaign: Unifi TV 2.0 : Pick, Mix, Switch
Agency: VML Malaysia
Watsons Malaysia
Campaign: From Sharing to Owning: How Watsons Made Membership Personal Again
Agency: Accenture Song
22. Excellence in Interactive Marketing / AR & VR
AEON Credit Service
Brands:  AEON & Mastercard
Campaign: AEON Mastercard: Spend, Play, Win, Repeat
Agency: Mastercard Services
IOI Malls
Brand: IOI Mall Puchong
Campaign: Beyond the Ordinary
MunchWorld Marketing
Brand: Munchy’s
Campaign: Taste Munchy’s, Taste Happiness
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
23. Excellence in Launch Marketing
Etika
Brand: Lipton
Campaign: Lipton Soda Zero Sugar: Thirst Traps for Everyday Thirst Moments
Fraser & Neave
Brand: F&N Seasons
Campaign: Inilah MY Seasons
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
Grab
Campaign: Grab Dine Out: Malaysia’s Ultimate Dining Companion
Agency: M+C Saatchi Performance
HSBC Bank Malaysia
Brand: HSBC Premier
Campaign: Redefining HSBC Premier. Where Banking & Wealth Meet What Matters in Life
Agencies: PHD Media, Pink Gorilla Creative Agency Malaysia
Kia Sales Malaysia
Brand: Kia Malaysia
Campaign: Why Kia?
Agencies: BLWN, Innocean MY
LEGO Trading Malaysia
Brand: LEGO
Campaign: LEGO® Botanical – Awaken Your Joy
Agency: Laconix Resources
MR.DIY
Campaign: Kini, Produk MR.DIY Tahan Lebih Lama
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
MunchWorld Marketing
Brand: Cloud 9
Campaign: Lift You Up
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
QSR Brands (M) Holdings
Brand: KFC Malaysia
Campaign: KFC Treats Secret Agents: Cracking The Youth Snacking Code
Agency: VML Malaysia
Unilever Malaysia
Brand: Vaseline
Campaign: Break Free from Dark Spots with Vaseline Gluta-Hya Spotless Glow
Agency: Fishermen Integrated
24. Excellence in Live-Streaming Marketing
Lactalis-Mainland Dairy
Brand: Anchor
Campaign: Anchor Butter × Bella Astillah
Agency: Bridges PR
Telekom Malaysia
Brand: Unifi
Campaign: Wedding Crashers
Agency: GrowthOps Asia
Watsons Malaysia
Campaign: Watsons 11.11 : 11 Days of Livestreaming
Agency: Accenture Song
25. Excellence in Location-Based Marketing
Fraser & Neave
Brand: 100 Plus
Campaign: Zero To Legend
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
Julie’s Biscuits
Campaign: 2025 Choco More, Bola More Penang
Agency: Extra Ordinary Events
L’Oréal Malaysia
Brand: La Roche-Posay
Campaign: The Geolocation Cure: La Roche-Posay Leveraged Mobility Intelligence to Drive Dermatological Footfall
Agencies: Publicis Groupe Malaysia, Locala
MR.DIY
Campaign: Satu Beg, Seribu Cerita
MunchWorld Marketing
Brand: Cloud 9
Campaign: Lift You Up
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
TM Technology Services
Brand: Unifi Business
Campaign: Unifi Business : East Coast Rising
Agency: VML Malaysia
26. Excellence in Loyalty Marketing
Genting Malaysia
Brand: Resorts World Genting
Campaign: RWG Tian Ma: Turning Festive Affection Into Loyalty
Agency: Ampersand Advisory
guardian Malaysia
Campaign: MYguardian Rewards: From Loyalty Programme to Lifestyle Ecosystem
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
Lotus’s
Campaign: Tap-Tap Jimat
Agency: Ticlio
redONE Mobile
Campaign: RM1 Million Ganjaran Overload with Prepaid 5G ULTRAPLUS
Watsons Malaysia
Campaign: Watsons Biggest Rewards: Turning a Plateaued Member Base Into Active Loyalty
Agency: Accenture Song
27. Excellence in Marketing Innovation
Julie’s Biscuits
Campaign: Julie’s Where Flavour Meets Your Game
Agency: Extra Ordinary Events
Malaysia Airlines
Campaign: MAYA: Introducing Asia-Pacific’s first AI-powered cabin crew by Malaysia Airlines
Matrix Concepts Holdings
Campaign: Suria Heights Campaign
MR.DIY
Campaign: Kini, Produk MR.DIY Tahan Lebih Lama
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
MR.DIY
Campaign: 20th Anniversary: From Home, To Heart
Nestlé Malaysia
Brand: KitKat
Campaign: KitKat: One Display, Two Festive Worlds
Agency: INK Marketing
RHB Bank
Campaign: Weather as The Storyteller
Agencies: Universal McCann, Adzymic
Spritzer
Brand: Spritzer Sparkling
Campaign: Spritzer Sparkling · “Kasi Sparkling, Baru Kick!”
Sunway Group
Brand: Gogo & Bebe Wonderland
Campaign: Gogo & Bebe Wonderland
Agency: AdAsia (Malaysia)
United Overseas Bank Malaysia
Campaign: UOB Mastercard Cross Border Spend Campaign​
Agency: Mastercard
28. Excellence in Marketing to a Specific Audience
CARiNG Pharmacy Retail Management
Brand: Mom & Cutie
Campaign: Happy Diners: Play Smart, Eat Smart!
Fraser & Neave
Brand: 100 Plus
Campaign: Zero To Legend
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
Genting Malaysia
Brand: Resorts World Genting
Campaign: RWG Tian Ma: Reintroducing Genting to a New Generation
Agency: Ampersand Advisory
L’Oréal Malaysia
Brand: La Roche-Posay
Campaign: Precision Skincare: La Roche-Posay Restructures Audience Profiling to Capture High-Intent Skincare Buyers
Agency: Publicis Groupe Malaysia
MR.DIY
Campaign: Mereka Tambah Harga, Kami Tambah Jimat
MunchWorld Marketing
Brand: Lexus
Campaign: Ceria Bersama You & AI
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
QSR Brands (M) Holdings
Brand: KFC Malaysia
Campaign: KFC Treats Secret Agents: Cracking The Youth Snacking Code
Agency: VML Malaysia
TM Technology Services
Brand: Unifi Business
Campaign: Unifi Business : East Coast Rising
Agency: VML Malaysia
Unilever Malaysia
Brand: Vaseline
Campaign: Break Free from Dark Spots with Vaseline Gluta-Hya Spotless Glow
Agency: Fishermen Integrated
United Overseas Bank Malaysia
Campaign: UOB Mastercard Cross Border Spend Campaign​
Agency: Mastercard
29. Excellence in Marketing Transformation
MISC
Brand: ALAM
Campaign: How Schoolgirls Saved Maritime
Agency: Chariot Agency
MR.DIY
Campaign: How “Satu Beg, Seribu Cerita” Proved MR.DIY’s Marketing Transformation
PUSPAKOM
Campaign: #MacamBaharu
Sharp Electronics Malaysia
Brand: Sharp Malaysia
Campaign: Japanese Living To My Home
Agency: AB Creative Group
Sharp Electronics Malaysia
Brand: Sharp Malaysia
Campaign: J-tech Wira Malaysia
Agency: AB Creative Group
30. Excellence in Media Strategy
BMW Group Malaysia
Brand: MINI Malaysia
Campaign: A MINI Footprint With Maximum Reach
Agency: Accenture Song
Elica Malaysia
Campaign: How Elica’s Always-On Campaign Became a Sales Driver
Agency: Rua Media
Etika
Brand: Lipton
Campaign: Lipton Soda Zero Sugar: Thirst Traps for Everyday Thirst Moments
Fraser & Neave
Brand: 100 Plus
Campaign: Zero To Legend
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
Golden Screen Cinemas
Campaign: Where Memories Are Made
Agency: The Grim Film
Julie’s Biscuits
Campaign: Kenangan Tu Ke Mana?
MR.DIY
Campaign: Satu Beg, Seribu Cerita
Nippon Paint Malaysia
Brand: Nippon Paint
Campaign: Engineering The Most Recommended
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
Spritzer
Campaign: Spritzer Siliqa Campaign
Watsons Malaysia
Campaign: Watsons #PentasRayaGlam 2026: Right Moments, Right Audience, Doubled ROAS
31. Excellence in Mobile Marketing
AEON Credit Service
Brands: AEON & Mastercard
Campaign: AEON Mastercard: Driving Mobile Marketing Engagement through Gamified Digital Blind Boxes
Agency: Mastercard Services
MunchWorld Marketing
Brand: Munchy’s
Campaign: Taste Munchy’s, Taste Happiness
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
QSR Brands (M) Holdings
Brand: KFC Malaysia
Campaign: Turning an addictive game into the most addictive rewards.
Agencies: VML Malaysia, UM Malaysia
Tune Talk
Campaign: Tune Talk In-App Entertainment
Agency: Edelman Malaysia
32. Excellence in Multilingual Marketing
Astro Malaysia
Campaign: Inilah Kita: One Nation, Many Voices
Agency: Astro Media Solutions
CIMB Malaysia
Campaign: CIMB Kita Serumpun
Agency: Section Gravitas (Malaysia)
Heineken Malaysia
Brand: Tiger Beer
Campaign: Tiger Town 2026
Agency: Archetype Agency
33. Excellence in O2O Marketing
CelcomDigi
Campaign: From Players to Customers
Agency: GrowthOps Asia
Fraser & Neave
Brand: 100 Plus
Campaign: Zero To Legend
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
L’Oréal
Brand: YSL Beauty
Campaign: From Tunnel to Transaction: How YSL LIBRE Turned Sensory Experience into Trial
Agency: Publicis Media
Sharp Electronics Malaysia
Brand: Sharp Malaysia
Campaign: Japanese Living to My Home
Agency: AB Creative Group
Sharp Electronics Malaysia
Brand: Sharp Malaysia
Campaign: J-tech Wira Malaysia
Agency: AB Creative Group
34. Excellence in Omnichannel
Danone Specialized Nutrition (Malaysia)
Brand: Dugro® Sure PLUS
Campaign: Growth Checker Demand Generation Programme
Agency: Rockstar Digital
Etika
Brand: Lipton
Campaign: Lipton Soda Zero Sugar: Thirst Traps for Everyday Thirst Moments
Express Rail Link
Brand: KLIA Ekspres
Campaign: Faces of KLIA Ekspres
Agency: BLWN
L’Oréal Malaysia
Brand: La Roche-Posay
Campaign: Sashing the Silos: La Roche-Posay Reengineers Cross-Screen Integration for Unified Retail Journey
Agency: Publicis Groupe Malaysia
MR.DIY
Campaign: Satu Beg, Seribu Cerita
MR.DIY
Campaign: 20th Anniversary: From Home, To Heart
Zus Coffee
Campaign: Delivering FOMO: The ZUS Coffee x Grab Exclusive IP Collaboration
35. Excellence in Out-of-Home Advertising
BMW Group Malaysia
Brand: MINI Malaysia
Campaign: Unapologetically MINI, Too Original To Behave
Agency: Accenture Song
Etika Beverages
Brand: Pepsi
Campaign: Pepsi x UMS Beach Club
Agency: Accenture Song
Grab
Campaign: Grab’s Teeny-Tiny Subway Takeover
Agency: Fishermen Integrated
Julie’s Biscuits
Campaign: Arrival. Departure. Julie’s Biscuits. ​Turning Biscuits into a National Taste Icon
Kia Sales Malaysia
Brand: Kia Malaysia
Campaign: Why Kia?
Agencies: BLWN, Innocean MY
L’Oréal
Brand: YSL Beauty
Campaign: Freedom, Uninterrupted: YSL Libre Brought To Life In A Tunnel
Agency: Publicis Media
MR.DIY
Campaign: Satu Beg, Seribu Cerita
MR.DIY
Campaign: Kini, Produk MR.DIY Tahan Lebih Lama
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
Resort World Genting
Campaign: Resorts World Genting x Visit Malaysia 2026: An Airport to Altitude Journey
Agency: Consider iProspect
RHB Bank
Campaign: Weather as the Storyteller
Agencies: Universal McCann, Adzymic
36. Excellence in Performance Marketing
BMW Group Malaysia
Brand: MINI Malaysia
Campaign: Minimalism With Maximum Conversion – The RM4,000 Sale
Agency: Accenture Song
Flying Baby
Brand: Milk Diaper
Campaign: Milk Performance Momentum: Making Every Ringgit Learn and Earn
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
MR.DIY
Campaign: Kini, Produk MR.DIY Tahan Lebih Lama
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
Telekom Malaysia
Brand: Unifi
Campaign: Wedding Crashers
Agency: GrowthOps Asia
37. Excellence in Personalisation Marketing
MunchWorld Marketing
Brand: Lexus
Campaign: Ceria Bersama You & AI
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
MunchWorld Marketing
Brand: Munchy’s
Campaign: Taste Munchy’s, Taste Happiness
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
Tiger Beer
Campaign: From Ads To Identity: Tiger Beer’s AI Revolution Of CNY Traditions
Agencies: dentsuX, Silverpush
United Overseas Bank Malaysia
Campaign: UOB Mastercard Cross Border Spend Campaign​
Agency: Mastercard
38. Excellence in Public Sector / Non-Profit Marketing
Association of Banks in Malaysia, Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia
Campaign: #JanganKenaScam Raya 2026 Festive Video – Makan Diri
Association of Banks in Malaysia, Association of Islamic Banking and Financial Institutions Malaysia
Campaign: #JanganKenaScam Chinese New Year 2026 Festive Video – SUI SUI 新年
  CelcomDigi, Meta
Brand: Online Safety IRL
Campaign: Online Safety IRL: Scam Edition
Agency: Ratio:Cause
Prudential BSN Takaful (PruBSN)
Brand: PruBSN Microtakaful Jariyah (MTJ)
Campaign: PruBSN Microtakaful Jariyah (MTJ)
Agency: Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department (ICU JPM)
Prudential BSN Takaful (PruBSN)
Brand: Skim Insurans Kesejahteraan Rakyat (SIKR)
Campaign: Skim Insurans Kesejahteraan Rakyat (SIKR)
Agency: Implementation Coordination Unit of the Prime Minister’s Department (ICU JPM)
Taiwan Tourism Administration KL Office
Campaign: WOW Taiwan Waves of Wonder
Agency: AdTech Innovation
Tenaga Nasional
Brand: TNB (Retail Division)
Campaign: The More You Know, The Brighter It Gets.
Agency: PersonEDGE
39. Excellence in Relationship Marketing
Genting Malaysia
Brand: Resorts World Genting
Campaign: RWG Tian Ma: Building Connections Beyond the Celebration
Agency: Ampersand Advisory
guardian Malaysia
Campaign: MYguardian Rewards: From Loyalty Programme to Lifestyle Ecosystem
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
MR.DIY
Campaign: 20th Anniversary: From Home, To Heart
Tune Talk
Campaign: Tune Talk In-App Entertainment
Agency: Edelman Malaysia
40. Excellence in Retail / Shopper Marketing
Etika
Brand: Lipton
Campaign: Lipton Soda Zero Sugar: Thirst Traps for Everyday Thirst Moments
guardian Malaysia
Campaign: Seikhlas Pemberian, Seindah Lebaran (Sincerity in Giving, the Beauty of Raya)
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
MR.DIY
Campaign: Kini, Produk MR.DIY Tahan Lebih Lama
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
MR.DIY
Campaign: Mereka Tambah Harga, Kami Tambah Jimat
Nestlé Malaysia
Brand: KitKat
Campaign: KitKat Chinese New Year — Have My Break Ma Way
Agency: INK Marketing
Nestlé Malaysia
Brand: KitKat
Campaign: KitKat: One Display, Two Festive Worlds
Agency: INK Marketing
Nestlé Malaysia
Brand: KitKat
Campaign: KitKat x The Super Mario Galaxy Movie
Agency: INK Marketing
Shell Malaysia
Brand: Shell
Campaign: Shell Café Donut Showdown
Agency: GrowthOps Asia
Spritzer
Brand: Spritzer Sparkling
Campaign: Spritzer Sparkling · “Kasi Sparkling, Baru Kick!”
Zus Coffee
Campaign: Delivering FOMO: The ZUS Coffee x Grab Exclusive IP Collaboration
41. Excellence in Search Engine Marketing Strategies
BDO Malaysia
Campaign: Owning the e-Invoicing Mandate
Agency: Mackyclyde SEO
MunchWorld Marketing
Brand: Munchy’s
Campaign: Taste Munchy’s, Taste Happiness
Agency: Mindmade Creative Communications
Nippon Paint Malaysia
Brand: Nippon Paint
Campaign: Wartime Strategy
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
42. Excellence in Social Media Marketing
Connor’s Malaysia
Campaign: Connor’s: Dare To Be Different
Agency: Dynamite Lab
Express Rail Link
Brand: KLIA Ekspres
Campaign: Faces of KLIA Ekspres
Agency: BLWN
Malaysia Airlines
Campaign: Malaysia Airlines Social Media Retainer
Agency: Tinker Society
MR.DIY
Campaign: Satu Beg, Seribu Cerita
MR.DIY
Campaign: Raya Together: Celebrating Differences. Sharing Togetherness.
POP MART (Malaysia)
Campaign: How POP MART Malaysia Build a Collector Community Through Social
Agency: DotAce Interactive
Sime Darby Property
Brand: KLGCC Mall
Campaign: Not another mall. Their mall.
Agency: Colony Group
Sime Darby Property
Brand: Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club
Campaign: You Think You Know Kuala Lumpur Golf & Country Club
Agency: Colony Group
Touch ’n Go
Brand: Touch ’n Go RFID
Campaign: Terus Je! with RFID
Agency: LOKi Digital
Watsons Malaysia
Campaign: How Watsons win by “Thread”-ed Into Conversation
Agency: Accenture Song
43. Excellence in Sponsorship Activation
CelcomDigi
Campaign: Sponsoring The Comeback: How CelcomDigi Turned Fan Loyalty to Fan Spend
Agencies: Astro Media Solutions, OMD Malaysia
CelcomDigi
Campaign: From Players to Customers
Agency: GrowthOps Asia
Dirigo Events
Campaign: Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon
Misto Malaysia
Brand: FILA
Campaign: FILA x ALPHA: Backing the Next Big Thing Before Everyone Else
Agency: Yellow Paper Plane
redONE Mobile
Campaign: Dewi Remaja Powered by redONE Mobile
Agency:
Watsons Malaysia
Campaign: Watsons KFinity – Tapping into Mass Audience – A Cultural Partnership
Agency: Accenture Song
44. Excellence in TV / Video Advertising
Golden Screen Cinemas
Campaign: Where Memories Are Made
Agency: The Grim Film
Julie’s Biscuits
Campaign: Kenangan Tu Ke Mana?
Malaysia Airlines
Campaign: Pilot Parker: A Story Inspired by True Memorable Moments
Agency: Carta Zero
Malaysia Airlines
Campaign: Thousand-Mile Horse: Journeying Together in the Year of the Horse
Agency: Imaginary Friends
Malaysia Airlines
Campaign: Malaysia Airlines x Manchester United: Proud supporters of supporters
Agency: Imaginary Friends
MR.DIY
Campaign: A Marvellous CNY: Turning Festive Tensions Into Connection
PUSPAKOM
Campaign: Inspection Hati Aidil
Resort World Genting
Campaign: Jiwa Singa – Kisah Sebuah Warisan
Agency: Naga DDB Tribal
Touch ’n Go
Brand: Touch ’n Go RFID
Campaign: Terus Je! with RFID
Agency: LOKi Digital
U Mobile
Campaign: U Mobile CNY 2026 | 永恒 Eternal Hearts
Agencies: Naga DDB Tribal, Initiative Malaysia 
45. Excellence in Urban Guerrilla Marketing
Grab
Campaign: Grab’s Teeny-Tiny Subway Takeover
Agency: Fishermen Integrated
Lazada Malaysia
Campaign: Lazada 6.6 Super Wow Sale
Agency: PersonEDGE
MR.DIY
Campaign: Kini, Produk MR.DIY Tahan Lebih Lama
Agency: THE SHOUT GROUP
MR.DIY
Campaign: Satu Beg, Seribu Cerita
RHB Bank
Campaign: Queue-T: Turning Malaysia’s Longest Travel Frustration into Its Most Effective Media Channel
Agency: Universal McCann
Watsons Malaysia
Campaign: Watsons Malaysia Turning MRT into a Fashion Runway for Glam Raya
Agency: Accenture Song
46. Excellence in Viral Marketing
Astro Malaysia
Campaign: Astro Turns #BellaSyedYes Into Malaysia’s Biggest Viral Affair
Agency: Astro Media Solutions
Golden Screen Cinemas
Campaign: GSC’s F1 Drive
Golden Screen Cinemas
Campaign: Where Memories Are Made
Agency: The Grim Film
IOI Malls
Brand: IOI City Mall
Campaign: Social Experiment in IOI City Mall
MR.DIY
Campaign: A Marvellous CNY: Turning Festive Tensions Into Connection
MR.DIY
Campaign: Satu Beg, Seribu Cerita
Shell Malaysia
Brand: Shell
Campaign: Paint the Town Lewis Red
Agency: GrowthOps Asia
Spritzer
Campaign: Spritzer – Cheers to Luck, Double the ONG! (马力全开,好运满载)
Telekom Malaysia
Brand: Unifi
Campaign: Wedding Crashers
Agency: GrowthOps Asia
47. Marketing Team of the Year
guardian Malaysia
Julie’s Biscuits
Malaysia Airlines
MR.DIY
Sharp Malaysia
Spritzer Malaysia
URMunchy’s
48. Marketing Leader of the Year
Ayam Brand, A. Clouet (Malaysia)
Individual: Wei Ling Teoh
Julie’s Biscuits
Individual: Chee Cheng Koo
Prudential Assurance Malaysia
Individual: Angeline Tung
U Mobile
Individual: Benard Lee
URMunchy’s
Individual: Yee Wen Ling