After days filled with inspiring performances, cultural exchange, and the sound of voices from across the globe, the International Choir Competition Sarawak 2025 has concluded with great joy and celebration in Kuching, Malaysia.

We extend our heartfelt congratulations to all choirs for their remarkable performances, musical passion, and the wonderful sense of unity they brought to this international event. Together, they made Sarawak a place where cultures meet through music.

With outstanding artistic excellence, Vocalista Angels from Indonesia, under the direction of  Yason Christy Pranowo, achieved the highest score in this year’s competition with 27,83 points in the Folklore category. Warmest congratulations on this success!

We also applaud the winners of each competition category on their outstanding success:

Category A1 – Mixed Choirs 

Paduan Suara Mahasiswa Universitas Atma Jaya Yogyakarta (Indonesia)
conducted by Ignatius Axel Cokrodiharjo

Category A2 – Choirs of Equal Voices

The Male-Efficient (Malaysia)
conducted by Kenny David Yuntalla

Category G1 – Children’s Choirs

SJKC Han Ming (Malaysia)
conducted by Elaine Lee

Category G2 – Youth Choirs 

Vocalista Angels (Indonesia)
conducted by Yason Christy Pranowo

Category R – Religious Music

Leyte Normal University Philharmonic Singers (Philippines)
conducted by Nick John Macapaz

Category F – Folklore

Vocalista Angels (Indonesia)
conducted by Yason Christy Pranowo

Download the complete list of results here:

Results Sarawak 2025

A Special Prize for Outstanding Collaborative Accompaniment was given to Ms. Youngseo Park, pianist of the choir Seoul Female Union Choral from the Republic of Korea. Further, the soloist Lanie S. Ruiz from the choir Leyte Normal University Philharmonic Singers from the Philippines received a Special Prize for the Solo Performance in "Ama Niamo". 

Our sincere thanks go to all choirs, conductors, jury members, volunteers, and local partners in Sarawak whose efforts and hospitality made this event an unforgettable celebration of voices and cultures.

We hope to see you again at one of the upcoming INTERKULTUR events around the world!

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