ASAJAYA: The ‘Youth Got Talent’ singing competition, which saw over 40 youngsters taking part, has given the local community in the Asajaya area an opportunity to hone their hidden talents in singing.
Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Minister Datuk Seri Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said the talent and creativity of the youth in Asajaya could stand out better at a higher level.
“I believe that the participants here have their own uniqueness in art and with their presence, this kind of participation can increase the participants’ confidence to go further,” he said when officiating at the opening ceremony of the talent show on Sunday (Nov 13).
The effort, he added, had been successful in fostering relationships between the participants and the local populace, which had strengthened the collaboration of artists in the Asajaya area.
He added that the organising of the programme had received a positive response from the youth.
Participants ranged from secondary schools students to adults, with participants hailing from Kampung Asajaya Ulu to Kampung Tambirat.
Before the final round, which had 10 participants—five men and five women—went through screening in two categories, which included 20 men and 20 women.
Awang Irwan Awang Ali of Kampung Asajaya Laut won the men’s category with his song “Bimbang Rumpun Kasih Terbuang,” and took home a RM1,000 cash prize and a trophy.
Hasbullah Arshad from Kampung Jemukan took second place in the male category with his song Berkorban Apa Saja.
While Hadi Aduka, who represented Kampung Semera, took third place with the song Gelora Cintaku.
Tiada Maaf Bagimu, sung by Saptuyah Abu Bakar, a contestant from Kampung Moyan Laut, was the judges’ top pick for the women’s category and went on to win the competition.
Amirah Darus took second place with Natahsha Amira Mohd Ekram in third place. Both competitors attended SMK Asajaya.
The event also featured various performances by local guest performers to liven up the competition’s atmosphere.
