Anugerah Melodi Terhangat 2026 announces nominations and new categories

The Anugerah Melodi Terhangat (AMT) 2026 awards have announced their nominations and introduced seven new categories to recognize talent and influence in the local entertainment industry. A total of 16 categories will be contested, including new additions such as ‘Lagu Terhangat’, ‘Drama Sangat Terhangat’, ‘Direktor & Filem Terhangat’, ‘Keluarga Selebriti Terhangat’, ‘Selebriti Fit Terhangat’, ‘Selebriti Chemistry Terhangat’, and ‘Selebriti Mandarin Terhangat’.

Singer and composer Hael Husaini leads the nominations with five individual nods in categories including ‘Selebriti Maskulin Terhangat’, ‘Selebriti Muzik Terhangat’, ‘Selebriti Ikon Inspirasi Terhangat CUCKOO’, ‘Selebriti Stailo Terhangat’, and ‘Selebriti Chemistry Terhangat’. Other notable nominees include Aisha Retno and Syafiq Kyle, who have each received four nominations.

Public voting will take place digitally via the Tonton platform from September 3 to October 8. The AMT 2026 ceremony is scheduled to be broadcast live on TV3 and Tonton on October 18 at 9:00 PM.