From hundreds of entries across Asia, the judges have narrowed the list down to 80 finalists in 23 categories, and SYOK is thrilled to be among them.

With podcasts growing rapidly in popularity across the region, this year’s competition is the most intense yet. Reaching the finalist stage alone is already a huge win. Winners will be revealed next month at the RadioDays Asia conference in Jakarta, with announcements also published on radioinfo.

Tomorrow, voting will open for the People’s Choice Award, which means fans will have the chance to rally behind their favourites and make their voices heard.

The judging panel originally aimed for about four finalists in each category, but the quality was so impressive this year that they could not narrow it down. This has resulted in more finalists than usual, a true testament to the growing creativity, skill and innovation in Asia’s podcast industry.

SYOK is proud to be recognised across multiple categories this year:

• Podcast Publisher of the Year (Major) – SYOK

• Best Interview Podcast – Confession Bilik Gelap Special Episode: "Dulu… Orang Melayu Tiada Pekerjaan" with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad 

• Best Health and Wellness Podcast – The Pursuit of Progress: "It Felt Like a Heartbreak, Like I'm Going to Lose All of This." (EP02)

• Best Children’s Entertainment Podcast – Bedtime Tales: The Monkey and The Crocodile Part 1 (S4E5)

• Best Society and Culture Podcast – Why Won’t You Love Me?: My Partner Has Mental Health Struggles, How Can I Help? (S2E13)

• Best Money and Business Podcast – The Money Goal: Is Investing Really That Different from Gambling? (EP02)

• Best Radio Show – The Red Room with YB Syed Ahmad @ Altimet (LITE)

• Podcast Audio Producer of the Year – Thinesh

With such an incredible line-up of nominations, the entire SYOK team is beyond excited and grateful for this recognition. Every episode, every story and every sound is crafted with passion, and these nominations are proof that the hard work is paying off.

We’ve come this far together—now let’s snag that People’s Choice Vote! 

Let’s make this a celebration to remember!