On 5 August 2018, the Berjaya TeenStar Challenge 2018 ("BTSC 2018") culminated with its
grand finale held at Damansara Performing Arts Centre. A total of 157 finalists vied for the top 3
spots in solo singing, cultural dancing and modern dancing categories respectively. Five Special
Awards were also given to recognise the Best in Dancing, Creativity and Showmanship. The
Champion Team trophy this year went to Team Cosway with the highest combined total score
from all its team members. The panel of judges included local performing artists Mohd Yunus
Ismail, Suhaili Michelin and Juliza Adzlizan as well as the Deputy Director, Unit Bakat Seni,
Division of Arts & Co-curriculum, Ministry of Education Malaysia, Nor Hapipah Hj. Md Shah.
Over RM50,000 of prizes in cash and in kind as well as trophies were given away to the BTSC
2018 winners. The prizes were co-sponsored by key partners, Berjaya Starbucks Coffee
Company, Kenny Rogers ROASTERS, Cosway (M) Sdn Bhd and Berjaya University College, as
well as supporting partners, Wendy’s and Borders. The competiton was also supported by
Uncube Studio; Dwi Emas International School, Shah Alam; Sri Emas International School,
Petaling Jaya and Taylor’s International School, Puchong.
In its third year running, BTSC 2018 was launched in January 2018 and reached out to
approximately 150 schools in the Klang Valley, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, and Melaka with
more than 10,000 engaged through the roadshows held from January to April.
Founder and Executive Chairman of Berjaya Corporation Berhad, Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Vincent Tan (centre)
and Senior Manager of Group Corporate Communications, Shirley Quah (second from the left) with the
winners of the Solo Singing category.
Champion : Siti Erinshahira Binti Jamalludin, (SMK (P) Methodist Melaka)
1st runner-up: Nisha Nabilla Binti Nor Azlan (Sekolah Seni Malaysia, Kuala Lumpur)
2nd runner-up: Roxanne Lee Kah Yean (Lodge International School, Kuching, Sarawak)
Cultural Dancing
Champion : Sinar Tari (SMK Seksyen 9 Shah Alam, Selangor)
1st runner-up: Astari (Sekolah Sultan Alam Shah, Putrajaya)
2nd runner-up: Danzoners (SMK Chung Hwa Klang, Selangor)
Prize presenter: Sharon Tee, Marketing Manager of Berjaya Starbucks Coffee Company Sdn Bhd
Modern Dancing
Champion: Joshua & Saibya (Sunway International School, Selangor)
1st runner-up: Freaky Girls (SMK Convent Bukit Nanas, Kuala Lumpur
2nd runner-up: Fulemak Boys (Sirius Scholar, Selangor)
Prize presenter: Thila Chandran, Senior Marketing Manager of Berjaya Roaster (M) Sdn Bhd
Team Cosway emerged as the Champion Team with the highest combined total score from all its team members.
Berjaya TeenStar of the Year (Female)
Winner: Siti Erinshahira Binti Jamalludin, (SMK (P) Methodist Melaka)
Prize presenter: Winson Ong, General Manager, Legal & Corporate Affairs, Cosway (M) Sdn Bhd
Berjaya TeenStar of the Year (Male)
Winner: Joshua Lim Heng Xu (Sunway Internatonal School, Selangor)
Prize presenter: Winson Ong, General Manager, Legal & Corporate Affairs, Cosway (M) Sdn Bhd
Best Creativity Award
Winner: Sinar Tari (SMK Seksyen 9 Shah Alam, Selangor)
Prize presenter: Pilar Palma, Director of Operations & Events, Berjaya University College
Best Dancer Award (Modern Dancing)
Winner: Jeremy Tan Jien Wei (Sirius Scholar, Selangor)
Prize presenter: Pilar Palma, Director of Operations & Events, Berjaya University College
Best Dancer Award (Cultural Dancing)
Winner: Muhamad Airul Affizan Bin Abdullah (SMK Seremban 2, Negeri Sembilan)
Prize presenter: Pilar Palma, Director of Operations & Events, Berjaya University College