Who Will Be Next On HITZ?

KUALA LUMPUR 27 APRIL 2026 – HITZ continues its nationwide search for Malaysia’s next fresh radio voice with the launch of Phase Two of its radio announcer talent search, NEXT ON HITZ. This follows several weeks of online submissions aimed at discovering new and emerging on-air personalities.

More than 400 participants submitted audition videos via HITZ’s official TikTok platform. From these entries, 14 shortlisted finalists have been selected to advance to the next stage of the competition.

The shortlisted participants will be based in Bukit Jalil, Kuala Lumpur, from 27 April to 8 May 2026, with finalists also required to stay on location at Tribeca Bukit Bintang from 3 May to 8 May 2026. Throughout this phase, participants will face a series of challenges designed to test their creativity, versatility, and on-air skills. These include scriptwriting, celebrity interview sessions, vox pop assignments, and basic content editing tasks.

Commenting on the competition, HITZ Brand Manager, Sean Farrell Matjeraie, said,

“This stage is designed to fully test the participants as they prepare to step into the role of a HITZ announcer. Through a series of challenges, they will gain hands-on experience with guidance and mentorship from the HITZ Morning Crew — Anne, Ili and Prem — who will help nurture and shape their potential into that of a professional radio personality.”

He added,

“We would also like to thank everyone who participated in NEXT ON HITZ. The overwhelming response and support have allowed us to uncover an incredible pool of talent from across Malaysia.”

The eventual winner will receive a full-time role at HITZ, with a one-year contract worth RM50,000. Eliminations leading up to the final stage will be announced exclusively on HITZ’s official TikTok platform, daily from 8.00pm to 9.00pm.

HITZ is part of the 13 radio networks under Astro Audio. As an English-language radio station, HITZ brings listeners the biggest hits, trending music and the hottest entertainment, making it the ultimate destination for today’s music hits.

With over 300,000 followers on TikTok, HITZ continues to dominate as the go-to music brand for pop culture and entertainment. Listeners can tune in via radio frequency, follow HITZ on its official social media platforms, or download the HITZ app from the App Store, Google Play Store and Huawei AppGallery.

HITZ – Malaysia’s #1 Hit Music Station!

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