Music awards in Malaysia
Sarawak Music Awards is a music award held in the Malaysian state of Sarawak . It is divided into three major events that are given the most attention by the fans, media, and record companies in Sarawak. Shortlisted as the Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) awards, Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) awards and the Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) awards. Presented by different organization dedicated to promoting the diversity of music in Sarawak and to acknowledging the talents and contributions of the local entertainer.
The first music award is the Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) presented annually by Cats FM radio station, a subsidiary of Kristal Harta Sdn Bhd since 2003 until 2012, with the support of the Ministry of Tourism Sarawak .[ 1] [ 2] [ 3] The nominations were based on the first 12 songs which have been ranked at No 1 with the longest durations accumulated in twelve months and the winner will be judged by a group of professional jury.[ 4]
The second music awards, Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) - Dayak Music Awards ceremony was held in 2008 in Kuching , Sarawak and continuously presented on every two consecutive years.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7] [ 8] [ 9] [ 10] The awards program was founded by Snowdan Lawan and managed by a nonprofit organization, Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association (DAMA).[ 11]
The third music awards is the Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) awards which is wholly owned and staged by the Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia . From its inception in 2014 until 2017, the ACSJ awards ceremonies have been held in Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan Betong , Sarawak on 21 June 2014, 19 September 2015, 2 September 2016 and 23 September 2017.[ 12] [ 13] [ 14] [ 15]
List of ceremonies by year [ edit ]
Event
Year
Venue
City
Host
Category
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai
2003
Riverside Majestic Hotel
Kuching
Cats FM
TBA
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai
2004
Riverside Majestic Hotel
Kuching
Cats FM
TBA
No ceremony held
2005
No ceremony held
2006
No ceremony held
2007
Anugerah Musik Dayak
2008
Riverside Majestic Hotel
Kuching
Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association
TBA
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai
2009
CATS FM's Multipurpose Hall
Kuching
Cats FM
TBA
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai
2010
Stadium Perpaduan Negeri Kuching
Kuching
Cats FM
8
Anugerah Musik Dayak
2010
Borneo Convention Centre Kuching
Kuching
Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association
21
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai
2011
Sibu Civic Centre
Sibu
Cats FM
8
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai
2012
Sibu Civic Centre
Sibu
Cats FM
8
Anugerah Musik Dayak
2012
Borneo Convention Centre Kuching
Kuching
Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association
19
No ceremony held
2013
Anugerah Musik Dayak
2014
Borneo Convention Centre Kuching
Kuching
Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association
19
Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara
2014
Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan
Betong
Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia
3
Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara
2015
Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan
Betong
Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia
5
Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara
2016
Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan
Betong
Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia
7
Anugerah Musik Dayak
2016
Borneo Convention Centre Kuching
Kuching
Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association
20
Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara
2017
Dewan Datuk Amar Stephen Kalong Ningkan
Betong
Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia
7
Accolades received by artistes [ edit ]
Artist(s)
Solo
Group / Duo
Song language
Ceremonies
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
10
Iban
AJARR 2012 , AMD 2012 , AMD 2014
Masterpiece
14
Iban
AJARR 2010 , AMD 2010 , ACSJ 2014 , AMD 2014 , ACSJ 2016 , AMD 2016 , ACSJ 2017
Melissa Francis
8
Iban
AJARR 2011 , AMD 2012 , ACSJ 2015 , AMD 2016
Eddie Kuwing
4
Orang Ulu , Iban
AJARR 2010 , AMD 2010
Clement Joys
3
Iban
AMD 2010
Hevance
3
Iban
AJARR 2011 , AJARR 2012 , AMD 2012
Lucy M.
3
Iban
AJARR 2010 , AJARR 2011 , ACSJ 2014
Rickie Andrewson
3
Iban
AJARR 2010 , AJARR 2011 , ACSJ 2015
Rosiana Urai
3
Orang Ulu, Iban
AJARR 2010 , AJARR 2012 , AMD 2012
The Crew
3
Iban
AMD 2014 , ACSJ 2014
Ethnic Transmission
2
Iban
AJARR 2011 , AMD 2012
Hailey Robson
2
Iban
AJARR 2010 , AJARR 2012
Jerry Kamit
2
Iban
AJARR 2003 , AMD 2014
Ranee Pat
2
Iban, Bidayuh
AMD 2012 , AMD 2014
Romina Grey Melvin
2
Bidayuh
AMD 2010 , AMD 2012
Stevenson
2
Iban
AJARR 2010 , AMD 2012
Taju Remaong
4
Iban
AJARR 2012 , AMD 2012 , ACSJ 2016
Winnie Albert
2
Iban
AJARR 2009 , AMD 2010
Alon Lupeng
1
Iban
AJARR 2011
Belden Damu
1
Bidayuh
AMD 2010
Calhiem Sawin
1
Bidayuh
AMD 2014
Christopher Kelly
1
Iban
AMD 2014
Claudia Geres
1
Bidayuh
AMD 2010
D’Sound-Tech Studio
1
Orang Ulu
AMD 2012
Donny Lang
2
Iban
AMD 2012 , ACSJ 2016
Edward Sayu
1
Bidayuh
AMD 2012
Eisner Nala
1
Iban
ACSJ 2015
Embat Lala & Janang Ensiring
1
Iban
AMD 2014
Embat Lala & Lerry Silas
1
Iban
AMD 2010
Embat Lala, Monica Elen & Harry Usup Umbar
1
Iban
AMD 2016
Florence Lo
1
Iban
ACSJ 2015
Harry Usup Umbar
1
Iban
AMD 2012
Henry Anyi Ajang
1
Orang Ulu
AMD 2014
Hypersonic
1
Bidayuh
AMD 2010
Jackson Dana
1
Iban
AJARR 2011
Jenny Tan
1
Iban
AJARR 2012
Johnny Tuk
1
Bidayuh
AMD 2010
Julia Empayer
1
Bidayuh
AMD 2012
Kelabu Papau
1
Iban
ACSJ 2015
Lydia Mike
1
Bidayuh
AMD 2010
Maxwell Franklin Saran
1
Iban
AJARR 2004
Michael Jemat
1
Iban
AMD 2012
Mike Rantai
1
Bidayuh
AMD 2014
Monica Elen
1
Iban
AMD 2014
Nai Dinamik
1
Iban
AJARR 2010
Norman Ading
1
Iban
AMD 2014
Ronney Bukong
1
Iban
AMD 2014
Rosiana Urai & Dom Romeo
1
Iban
AMD 2010
Senah Ukong
1
Orang Ulu
AMD 2010
Seventh Tribe GMP
1
Iban
AMD 2014
Spitfire
1
Bidayuh
AMD 2010
Tuah Jili
2
N/A
AJARR 2012 , ACSJ 2016
Ukum Mering
1
Orang Ulu
AMD 2012
Wilbert Kamit & Hasaliza
1
Iban
AJARR 2004
Karen Libau
5
Iban
ACSJ 2016 , AMD 2016
Philip Jabu
1
Iban
ACSJ 2016
Mezzavoce
1
Iban
AMD 2016
Michael Gayut
2
Iban
AMD 2016
Hairee Francis
1
Iban
AMD 2016
Harrington Suring William
1
Iban
AMD 2016
Masan Kaya
1
Iban
AMD 2016
Ezra
1
Iban
AMD 2016
Carrie Geres
1
Iban
AMD 2016
Lake Himang Anyie
1
Iban
AMD 2016
Antonio Jawi
1
Iban
AMD 2016
Cindy Nifkiman Ahid
1
Iban
AMD 2016
Zachery Francis Ubu
1
Iban
AMD 2016
Watt Rock
1
Iban
ACSJ 2017
Eyqa Saiful
2
Iban
ACSJ 2017
Lyssa Jean
1
Iban
ACSJ 2017
Kunatak
1
Iban
ACSJ 2017
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) - AJARR Awards[ edit ]
Sarawak music awards organized by Cats FM since 2003. The following is a list of the winner by category.
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2003 results [ 3]
Category
Winner
Nominated work
Best Song
Jerry Kamit
Flora
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2004 results [ 3] [ 16]
Category
Winner
Nominated work
Best Song
Wilbert Kamit & Hasaliza
Segulai Sejalai
Best Performance
Maxwell Franklin Saran
Baka Perahu Patah Kemudi
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2009 results[ 1] [ 3]
Category
Winner
Nominated work
Best Song
Winnie Albert
Beperang Dalam Petang
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2010 results[ 17] [ 18] [ 19] [ 20]
Category
Winner
Nominated work
Best Song
Masterpiece
Sinu
Most Popular Song
Lucy M.
Dendam Enda Padam
Most Popular Song (Runner-up)
Hailey Robson
Semina Tinggal Janji
Most Popular Song (Third)
Stevenson
Telih Diati Bedarah Dimata
Best Vocal
Rickie Andrewson
Lagu Lama Aku Suba
Best Performance
Rosiana Urai
Terumpang Pelepa Pengerindu
Special awards (Non-Iban Artistes Award)
Eddie Kuwing
N/A
Special awards (Jury awards)
Nai Dinamik
N/A
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2011 results[ 2] [ 21] [ 22] [ 23]
Category
Winner
Nominated work
Best Song
Hevance
Aku Nemu
Most Popular Song
Melissa Francis
Mutus Ati
Most Popular Song (Runner-up)
Lucy M.
Buya Bepangan
Most Popular Song (Third)
Rickie Andrewson
Engkerecam Cuka
Best Vocal
Melissa Francis
Mutus Ati
Best Performance
Ethnic Transmission
Pulai Pengujung
Special awards (Non-Iban Artistes Award)
Alon Lupeng
N/A
Special awards (Jury awards)
Jackson Dana
N/A
Anugerah Juara Rentak Ruai (AJARR) 2012 results[ 24] [ 25]
Category
Winner
Nominated work
Best Song
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Genggam Jariku
Most Popular Song
Hevance
Bajik
Most Popular Song (Runner-up)
Hailey Robson
Kumang
Most Popular Song (Third)
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Genggam Jariku
Best Vocal
Taju Remaong
Enda Sanggup
Best Performance
Rosiana Urai
Ngarapka Bisi Tedai Pengerindu
Special awards (Non-Iban Artistes Award)
Tuah Jili
N/A
Special awards (Jury awards)
Jenny Tan
N/A
Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) - Dayak Music Awards[ edit ]
Music awards for Dayak musicians and entertainer in Sarawak organized by Dayak Artistes and Musicians Association (DAMA) since 2008. The following is a list of the winner by category excluding the 2008 AMD results.
Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) 2010 results[ 7] [ 26] [ 27]
Category
Winner
Nominated work
Album of the Year
Masterpiece
Merindang Ke Bintang
Best New Artiste
Masterpiece
Merindang Ke Bintang
Best Album Cover
Masterpiece
Merindang Ke Bintang
Best Music Video
Masterpiece
Bulat Ati Ku
Most Popular Duo/Group
Masterpiece
Merindang Ke Bintang
Best Group/Duo
Rosiana Urai & Dom Romeo
Terumpang Pelepa Pengerindu
Best Male Vocal
Belden Damu
Spitfire
Bidayuh Album of the Year
Spitfire
Jilap Apui
Bidayuh Best Album Cover
Hypersonic
Hypersonic
Best Female Vocal
Claudia Geres
Claudia Geres
Best New Artiste (Bidayuh)
Johnny Tuk
Johnny Tuk
Song of the Year (Iban)
Clement Joys
Entara Dua
Song of the Year (Orang Ulu)
Senah Ukong
Melu Habong Ika
Song of the Year (Bidayuh)
Lydia Mike
Bujang Serian
Best Patriotic Song (Iban)
Embat Lala & Lerry Silas
Aram Semua
Best Patriotic Song (Orang Ulu)
Eddie Kuwing
Sarawak Maju Dalem Malaysia
Most Popular Dayak singer (male)
Clement Joys
N/A
Most Popular Dayak singer (female)
Winnie Albert
N/A
Most Popular Song (Iban)
Clement Joys
Entara Dua
Most Popular Song (Bidayuh)
Romina Grey Melvin
Bersendiri Lagi
Most Popular Song (Orang Ulu)
Eddie Kuwing
Oba Ke Aya
The Best Dressing/Fashion (male)
Eddie Kuwing
N/A
Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) 2012 results[ 8] [ 28] [ 29]
Category
Winner
Nominated work
Album of the Year
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Album of the Year (Bidayuh)
Edward Sayu
Edward Sayu
Album of the Year (Orang Ulu)
D’Sound-Tech Studio
D’Sound-Tech Studio
Best Album Cover
Donny Lang
Donny Lang
Best New Artiste
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Genggam Jariku
Best Male Artiste
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Best Female Artiste
Melissa Francis
Melissa Francis
Best Ballad Artiste
Melissa Francis
Berserara Enggau Ai Mata
Best Rock Artiste
Stevenson
Stevenson
Best Pop Artiste
Rannee Pat
Rannee Pat
Best Group/Duo
Taju Remaong
Taju Remaong
Song of the Year (Iban)
Hevance
Aku Nemu
Song of the Year (Orang Ulu)
Rosiana Urai
Mapuh Tageng Taji
Song of the Year (Bidayuh)
Romina Grey Melvin
Bintue Taap Bauh
Best Lyrics
Harry Usup Umbar
Berserara Enggau Ai Mata
Best Music arrangement
Ethnic Transmission
Pulai Pengujung
Lifetime Achievement Award (Iban)
Michael Jemat
N/A
Lifetime Achievement Award (Bidayuh)
Julia Empayer
N/A
Lifetime Achievement Award (Orang Ulu)
Ukum Mering
N/A
Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) 2014 results[ 9] [ 30] [ 31]
Category
Winner
Nominated work
Album of the Year
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Best Pop Artiste
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Best Ballad Artiste
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Song of the Year (Iban)
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Genggam Jariku
Song of the Year (Bidayuh)
Ranee Pat
Ambujanji Tarigas
Best Male Artiste
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Gabriel Fairuz Louis
Best Female Artiste
Monica Elen
Monica Elen
Best New Artiste
The Crew
The Crew
Best Rock Artiste
Masterpiece
Rock & Roll
Best Group/Duo
The Crew
The Crew
Best Album Cover
Ronney Bukong
Ronney Bukong
Best Music Video
Calhiem Sawin
Calhiem Sawin
Best Lyrics
Janang Ensiring & Embat Lala
Pelandai Ujan Nerusan
Best Music arrangement
Norman Ading
Agi Sayau
Best Dayak Single Award
Seventh Tribe GMP
Nuan Di Atiku
Lifetime Achievement Award (Iban)
Christopher Kelly
N/A
Lifetime Achievement Award (Bidayuh)
Mike Rantai
N/A
Lifetime Achievement Award (Orang Ulu)
Henry Anyi Ajang
N/A
AMD Special Award
Jerry Kamit
N/A
Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) 2016 results[ 32] [ 33] [ 34] [ 35]
Category
Winner
Nominated work
Best Album (Iban)
Masterpiece
Ngarapka Nuan Nikal Pulai
Best Vocals Duo/Group
Masterpiece
Ngap Sayot
Best Performance
Masterpiece
Ngap Sayot
Most Popular Song
Melissa Francis
Sepenuh Nyawaku
Best Ballad Song
Melissa Francis
Sepenuh Nyawaku
Best Song (Iban)
Melissa Francis
Andau Pengerindu
Best Pop Song
Karen Libau
Karam Ba Ati
Best New Artiste
Karen Libau
Karam Ba Ati
Best Female Vocals
Karen Libau
Karam Ba Ati
Best Rock Song
Mezzavoce
Paded
Best Single
Michael Gayut
Kubur Cinta
Best Male Vocals
Michael Gayut
Kubur Cinta
Best Lyrics
Embat Lala, Monica Elen & Harry Usup Umbar
Benang Emas
Best Music arrangement
Hairee Francis
Sepenuh Nyawaku
Best Music Video
Harrington Suring William
Sullivan
Best Album Cover
Masan Kaya
Sullivan
Best Album (Bidayuh)
Ezra
Ezra
Best Song (Bidayuh)
Carrie Geres
Tenggie Ku
Lifetime Achievement Awards
Lake Himang Anyie, Antonio Jawi & Cindy Nifkiman Ahid
N/A
AMD Special Award
Zachery Francis Ubu
N/A
Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) - ACSJ Awards[ edit ]
Music awards for Dayak musicians and entertainer in Sarawak organized by Sarawak Radio Televisyen Malaysia since 2014. The following is a list of the winner by category.
Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) 2014 results[ 36] [ 37] [ 38]
Category
Winner
Nominated work
Best Song Award
The Crew
Nadai Agi
Best Vocal Award
Lucy M.
Kelalu Laun
Best Performance Award
Masterpiece
Kumang Seari
Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) 2015 results[ 39]
Category
Winner
Nominated work
Best Song Award
Melissa Francis
Pengerindu Tua
Best Vocal Award
Florence Lo
Ai Mata Lelengau
Best Performance Award
Eisner Nala
Penyayau Tebeleka Ketegal Pemula
Most Favorite Artist Award
Rickie Andrewson
Rickie Andrewson
Most Sporting Artist Award
Kelabu Papau
Kelabu Papau
Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) 2016 results[ 40]
Category
Winner
Nominated work
Best Song Award
Masterpiece
Ngarapka Nuan Nikal Pulai
Second place
Taju Remaong
Sepuluh Jari
Third place
Karen Libau
Karam Ba Ati
Best Vocal Award
Karen Libau
Karam Ba Ati
Best Performance Award
Tuah Jili
Enda Tan Agi
Most Favourite Artist Award
Donny Lang
Donny Lang
Most Sporting Artist Award
Philip Jabu
Setengah Mati Sayau Ka Nuan
Anugerah Carta Sapa Juara (ACSJ) 2017 results[ 15]
Category
Winner
Nominated work
Best Song Award
Taju Remaong
Pengerindu Aku Enda Bebagi
Second place
Masterpiece & Lyssa Jean
Siku Dalam Seribu
Third place
Eyqa Saiful
Padamka Nama Aku
Best Vocal Award
Watt Rock
Nujah Duri Menasan Puntan
Best Performance Award
Masterpiece & Lyssa Jean
Siku Dalam Seribu
Most Favourite Artist Award
Eyqa Saiful
Eyqa Saiful
Most Sporting Artist Award
Kunatak
Kunatak
Other award ceremonies [ edit ]
Bidayuh Music Festival [ edit ]
Bidayuh Music Festival presented by the Bidayuh Artistes and Musicians Association (Bama). The event had considered for a music award that would have similar categories to the Anugerah Musik Dayak (AMD) and the first ceremony was held in 2015 in Serian with the support of Serian District Council (SDC).[ 41] [ 42] [ 43]