MACP had its 26th annual dinner and award show at the Royale Chulan, Damansara Hotel. The guest of honour this year was YB Dato’ Jalani Johari, Deputy Minister, Ministry of Communication and Multimedia.

Pn. Habsah Hassan, MACP Chairman gave a welcome speech which highlighted MACP’s activities and achievements for the past year, as well as challenges and aspirations moving forward. This was followed by the YB Deputy Minister’s speech which, among others, assured that the issues highlighted by Pn. Habsah Hassan were noted and will be addressed accordingly.

The night was filled with memorable performances by Hyper Act, LY and Riz AF, A. Ali, Bell Yu Tian, Haziq AF and Datuk Yusni Hamid.

Highlights of the night included performances by LY and A. Ali who are well-known as composers and lyricists, but displayed fantastic performances as well.

Finally, there was a special tribute to Shaharuddin Amin, this year’s Nadi Cipta recipient, by Haziq AF and Datuk Yusni Hamid performing some of his evergreen and classic hits.

The full list of winners and awards are as follows:-

1. Most Promising Young Composer: Amir Jahari
2. Most Performed Chinese Song: Quan Shi Jie Dou Yi Wei Wo Men Zai Yi Qi (全世界都以为我们在一起) (Peng Xue Bin (彭学斌) & Li Zhi Qing (李志清))
3. Song with Highest Foreign Income: Tian Hou (天后) (Peng Xue Bin (彭学斌))
4. Most Performed English Song: Rescue (Yuna & Chris Braide)
   5. Most Performed Malay Song: Gadis Jolobu (DJ Fuzz, Waris & Hattan)
   6. Most Performed Foreign Song: Masih Mencintainya (Chevra & Berry)
   7. Top Local Publisher: Luncai Emas Sdn Bhd
   8. Top Publisher (Overall): Universal Music Publishing Malaysia Sdn Bhd
   9. Top Lyricist: Habsah Hassan
   10. Top Composer: Edry Abdul Halim @ Edry KRU
   11. Nadi Cipta: Shaharuddin Bin Mohd Amin