Malaysia in the ABU TV Song Festival

Malaysia
Malaysia
Member station Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM)
Participation summary
Appearances 3
First appearance 2012
Last appearance 2015

The participation of Malaysia in the ABU TV Song Festival has occurred twice since the inaugural ABU TV Song Festival began in 2012. Since their début in 2012, the Malaysian entry has been organised by the national broadcaster Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM). Hafiz and Alyah have both represented the nation at the 2012 and 2013 festivals respectively. In 2014, Malaysia withdrew from the festival.

History

RTM is one of the founder members in the ABU TV Song Festivals, having participated in the very first ABU TV Song Festival 2012.[1]

Withdrawal

On 2 June 2014, Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) announced that Malaysia withdrew from the ABU TV Song Festival 2014, for a year-break.[2]

Return

On 19 August 2015 it was announced that Malaysia would be one of 14 countries participating in the 2015 ABU TV Song Festival in Istanbul, Turkey.[3] On 13 September it was revealed that Malaysia would be represented by Ernie Zakri,[4] three days later on 13 September Ernie's song was announced as "Dialah di Hati".[5]

Contestants

     Did not compete or was relegated
Year Artist Language Title English translation
2012 Hafiz Malay "Awan Nano" Nano-clouds
2013 Alyah[6] Malay "Kisah hati" A Heart's Story
2014 Did not compete
2015 Ernie Zakri Malay Dialah di Hati
2016 Did not compete

References

  1. ↑ Hamzah, Hanizah. "ABU TV Song Festival". Asia-Pacific Broadcasting Union. Archived from the original on 20 September 2012. Retrieved 4 October 2012.
  2. ↑ Granger, Anthony (2 June 2014). "Malaysia will not be taking part in ATSF'14". Eurovoix.com. Radio Televisyen Malaysia. Retrieved 3 June 2014.
  3. ↑ Granger, Anthony. "ATSF'15: 14 Countries To Participate In Istanbul". Eurovoix-World.com. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  4. ↑ Granger, Anthony. "ATSF'15: ABU TV Song Festival 2015 Participants Announced". Eurovoix-World.com. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  5. ↑ Granger, Anthony. "ATSF'15: Three More Songs Announced". Eurovoix-World.com. Retrieved 11 October 2015.
  6. ↑ "ABU TV Song Festival - Malaysia". Performer's profile. abuhanoi2013.com. Archived from the original on 9 October 2013. Retrieved 7 October 2013.
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