The Masked Singer Malaysia

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The Masked Singer Malaysia
Genre Reality competition
Based on King of Mask Singer
by MBC
Presented by Dato' AC Mizal
Opening themeSiapakah Dirimu?
(Who Are You?)
ComposersShah Slam (music director)
Altimet
Cuurley
Country of originMalaysia
Original languageMalay
No. of seasons4 (Official Series)
2 (Reunion Raya Series)
No. of episodes39 (Official Series)
2 (Reunion Raya Series)
Production
ProducersKhairul Anwar Ibrahim
Najib Amin
Production locations Shah Alam Royale Theatre (Royal Teater Shah Alam) (TMSMY 1)
Putrajaya International Convention Centre (Pusat Konvensyen Antarabangsa Putrajaya) (Reunion Raya, TMSMY 2 and TMSMY 3)
CIDB Conversation Centre, Kuala Lumpur (Pusat Konvensyen CIDB Kuala Lumpur) ( TMSMY 4)
Production company MEASAT Broadcast Network Systems Sdn Bhd
Original release
Network Astro Warna
Release18 September 2020 (2020-09-18) –
18 February 2024 (2024-02-18) (So far)
Related
The Masked Singer Malaysia Reunion

The Masked Singer Malaysia (or abbreviation TMSMY) is a Malaysian mystery and reality music show based on the Masked Singer franchise which originated from the South Korean television program King of Mask Singer . The program aired its first season in September 2020, on Astro Warna and hosted by AC Mizal. [1] [2] The First season (TMSMY 1) has been aired on Astro Warna at 21:00 (Prime Time Malaysia) every Friday with a total of eight episodes from September 18 until November 6, 2020. [3] The Second season (TMSMY 2) started airing from January 28, to April 1, 2022. [4] A Third Season (TMSMY 3) premiered in December 23, 2022, to March 3, 2023. The Fourth Season (TMSMY 4) is first live in Asia and second in the world after Germany from December 17, 2023, to February 18, 2024.

Contents

Host and panelist

The host and panelist for The Masked Singer Malaysia were revealed on the official press conference on 8 September 2020. The host for The Masked Singer Malaysia is the nation's well known entertainer, Dato' AC Mizal. The panelist consisting of nine popular local celebrities who played role as permanent jury. [5] Prior to the airing of its first episode, ten posters of the host and panelist with hidden faces were published by ASTRO as a teaser for the program. [6]

Concept

Twelve contestants who are well-known figures from various backgrounds, such as singers, actors, hosts, athletes and more, will be vying for the top spot by charming the audience and jury with just their voices. [7] They will be judged by a panel of jury made up of popular local celebrities. To further keep the contestants' identities top secret, only eight members of the production team have been entrusted with their true identities. [8] Every week, before each performance, a video clip will be revealed to the audience as a clue for the identity of each contestant. After each performance, the jury members are required to make a guess and name 3 celebrities who are most likely to be the identity behind the masked singer. In the end of the show, one contestant with the lowest rank will be eliminated based on the marks percentage given by the panelist. His or her face will then be revealed for the first time. The only contestant to remain masked until the final elimination round will be named the first champion of "The Masked Singer Malaysia". [9] The show, which is taped weekly with a live audience at Royal Theatre, Shah Alam, is held on a smaller scale than usual. The number of audience members is limited in compliance with current social distancing procedures. [10] [11]

Costume design

All contestants are wearing costumes that cover them from head to toe, completely obscuring their identities. The costume design was revealed on the official press conference on 8 September 2020. The costume design for the first season is created and prepared by Akma Suriati Awang. [12] They are inspired and based on Malaysian culture including ABC (Malaysian shaved ice dessert), Ayam Jantan (rooster or adult male chicken), Bunga Raya (Malaysia's national flower), Rajah Brooke (butterfly from rainforest), Enggang (hornbills mostly found in Sarawak), Musang King (popular variety of Durian, king of fruits), Nasi Lemak (Malaysia's national food), Orang Utan (native mammal from Borneo and Sumatra), Rafflesia (biggest flower in Malaysia), Reno (rhinoceros which can be found in Southern Asia), Rimau (Malayan tiger), and Wau (traditional moon-kite game from Kelantan). [13] For second season, Akma Suriati collaborated with Hatta Dolmat for the costume design. The 14 characters are Bujang Senang, Nanas, Mat Penyu, Seladang, Teh Tarik Kaw, Harum Manis, Periuk Kera, Aiskrim Roti, Rambutan, Ratu Semut, Orkid, Si Merak, Burung Hantu and Pepatung. [14]

Season Overview

Original Series

SeasonNumbers of member listNumbers of weekOfficial BroadcastWINNERRUNNER-UP
First BroadcastLast Broadcast
1

12

8

September 18th, 2020

November 6th, 2020

Aina Abdul as Bunga Raya

Vanessa Reynauld as Rajah Brooke
2

14

10

January 28, 2022

April 1, 2022

 Shila Amzah as Rambutan
Amir Masdi as Seladang
3

15

11

December 23, 2022

March 3, 2023

 Ayda Jebat as Betta Fish
 		Syamel as Nyoq Muda

4

15

10

December 17th, 2023

February 18th, 2024

 Stacy Anam as Bunga Matahari
 		Namie Smy as Mat Helang

Host / Panelists overview

  Host
  Live + Host
  Panelists
  Invitation panel
CelebritySeason
1 2 3 4
AC Mizal Host
Izzue Islam Live + Host
Elly AriffinLive + HostDoes not appear
Ella Panelists
Aznil Nawawi PanelistsDoes not appearPanelists
Zizan Razak Does not appear
Michael Ang Does not appear
Angah Iskandarsah Does not appear
Remy Ishak Does not appear
Ramona Zamzam Does not appear
Raja Azura Does not appear
Remy Ishak Does not appear
Nabila Huda PanelistsDoes not appearPanelists
Mark Adam Repeat panelDoes not appear
Janna Nick Does not appear
Anna Aljuffrey Does not appearLive+ HostDoes not appear
Amy Mastura Does not appearPanelistsDoes not appear
Sharnaaz Ahmad Does not appearRepeat panelPanelistsDoes not appear
Emma Maembong Does not appearDoes not appear
Elly Mazlein Does not appearPanelists
Misha Omar Does not appearPanelistsDoes not appear
Zul Ariffin Does not appearDoes not appear
Shuib Sepahtu Does not appearDoes not appear
Atu Zero Does not appearDoes not appear
Didie Alias Does not appearDoes not appear
Erra Fazira Does not appearRepeat panelPanelists
Rozita Che Wan Does not appear
Sherry Alhadad Does not appear
Fattah Amin Does not appearRepeat panel
Fiza FrizzyDoes not appearLive+ Host

Reunion Raya Series

See in The Masked Singer Malaysia Reunion.

Reception

Awards and nominations

Awards and nominations
AwardYearCategoryResultRef
Content Asia Awards2021Best TV Format Adaptation (Non-scripted)Won [15]

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