The Mobile Legends: Bang Bang (MLBB) Malaysia Creator Awards Ceremony was held on 27 October, honouring the remarkable contributions of community members to the Malaysian MLBB landscape. Hosted at the esteemed Le Méridien Petaling Jaya Hotel, the awards ceremony united key MLBB content creators, business partners, agencies, and media representatives, celebrating them across 11 award categories.
Among the evening's most celebrated winners was Sofian "XKPenjahat" Sultan, who took home the top spot for the prestigious Player's Choice Award and the MLBB – Most Viral Creator Award. Driven entirely by fan votes, the Player's Choice Award was the highlight of the ceremony, reflecting the importance of the player community in awarding the evening's top honours. Since his 2017 debut, XK Penjahat has established his veteran status in the Malaysian MLBB community. He was involved in the inaugural four seasons of the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang Professional League (MPL) Malaysia & Singapore and the MLBB Southeast Asia Cup (MSC) 2018, contributing to the region's esports development. Content creators and streamers Zulfikar "Obotcop" Kene, Fahri "Ombong Haha" Hamsah, Faris "Soloz" Zakaria, and Andi Alfian "PeakHyung" Firman rounded out the distinguished top five.
Upon accepting the Player's Choice Award, content creator, XKPenjahat, said: "Thank you to everyone who voted for me, and even to those who didn't. Most importantly, let's continue to support all Malaysian MLBB streamers and uplift our entire community. Together, let's keep growing the MLBB community because it will only continue to grow and remain the number one game in Malaysia!"
Other notable winners included Selangor Red Giants (SRG), the MLBB Mid Season Cup (MSC) 2024 champions, who won the Esports Team of the Year Award. SRG made history as the first Malaysian team to claim victory at an international MLBB esports tournament. The team recently concluded the Regular Season of MPL Malaysia Season 14 at the top of the standings. They will be aiming to represent and do the nation proud once again at the upcoming M6 World Championship, set to take place in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. The team's Jungler, Muhammad Haqqullah "Sekys" Ahmad Shahrul Zaman, also claimed the MLBB – Rising Star Award.
Simon Lim, Chairman of SRG Esports, said: "We are truly grateful for this recognition! Winning the Esports Team of the Year Award is incredibly meaningful and came as a surprise to us. To the MLBB community – thank you for your continued support; your support is our strength."
Additionally, Soloz, founder of Team Vamos and former professional MLBB athlete, received recognition with a 4th place finish in the Player's Choice Award and took home the MLBB – Streamer of the Year Award. Soloz's newly-formed team placed second in the Regular Season of MPL Malaysia Season 14, and will be preparing to contest for the local championship title during the Playoffs, scheduled for 31 October to 3 November.
Content creators Ombong Haha and Obotcop also won big and received two awards each. Obotcop secured 2nd place in the Player's Choice Award and claimed the MLBB – TikTok LIVE Most Entertaining Creator Award. Meanwhile, Ombong Haha achieved 3rd place in the Player's Choice Award and also won the Best Esports Restreamers Award.
Growing the MLBB ecosystem in Malaysia
In the wake of celebrating MLBB content creators, MOONTON Games has officially announced the launch of the MLBB Restreamers Programme, aimed at fostering talent within the Malaysian MLBB ecosystem. This initiative is designed to nurture and empower members through comprehensive support, which will include training and workshop sessions alongside networking opportunities with top creators. Participants will also benefit from sponsored content opportunities and exclusive access to MLBB resources and early game updates.
Adlan Abdul Rahim, MLBB Partnership Manager at MOONTON Games, said: "The MLBB Restreamers Programme reflects our commitment to investing in the community by fostering a supportive environment where creativity and collaboration can thrive. At MOONTON Games, we're focused on equipping our creators with the tools and resources necessary for success as they contribute to the growth of the Malaysian MLBB ecosystem. Additionally, we aim to uplift the entire community and highlight Malaysia's talent on the global stage."
Prelude to the M6 World Championship
At the awards ceremony, MOONTON Games also officially announced a two-year partnership with Fairrie, a Gen Z jewellery and watch brand. As Partner in Esports for the MLBB M Series tournaments, Fairrie will come onboard for the upcoming M6 and M7 World Championships. With the aim of spotlighting the creativity of young artists on the global map through esports, Fairrie will launch exclusive MLBB accessories designed to foster self-expression among players and honour the champions of the M6 World Championship. The M Series tournaments are the pinnacle of MLBB esports and rank amongst the world's most popular esports events.
