Singapore, 13 January 2005 - Event Muzik Melayu yang paling kecoh akan kembali ke tanah Singapura sekali lagi! Now in its fifth year, Anugerah Planet Muzik 2005 (APM 2005) nie actually is organized by MediaCorp Radio's Warna 94.2FM dengan Ria 89.7FM dan ianya akan berlansung pada hari Jumaat, 18 February 2005, 8pm pat Suntec Singapore Convention Halls 601 and 602.

Audience can expect a glitzy and glamorous (glamour YOU! AuuWWW! ) night filled with the biggest names in the Malay pop music industry macam Malaysia's Siti Nurhaliza, Zainal Abidin, Flop Poppy and Ruffedge. From Indonesia, diorang telah menjemput Kris Dayanti, Melly, Glen, Kikan (Cokelat), Dewa, Dewi Sandra and Peter Pan taking to the stage with Brunei's Faiz Nawi, as well as local artistes Iskandar Ismail and Bhumi band.

Popular personalities from Indonesia, Shanty and Sarah Sechan, well-known Malaysian TV personality Aznil and Adi Rahman from Warna 94.2FM will also spice up the occasion as hosts for the event.

Sejak beberapa tahun yang lalu, APM 2005 telah memberikan recognition to deserving recipients in the regional Malay music industry for their contributions to the music scene, and also paved the way for newcomers. The annual awards presentation also serves as a platform for talented new artistes as we have the Indonesian Idol runner-up, Delon and Malaysian Akademi Fantasia I winner, Vince attending the event. Fuyyooo.. semuanya aku tak kenal...

Mr Ken Low, Acting Assistant Chief Executive of Brand & Communications, Singapore Tourism Board cakap, We are delighted that Singapore is hosting the 5 th installment of APM in Singapore. This award ceremony will indeed be Uniquely Singapore, as it is the only show in the region whereby all Malay music talents gather. This further entrenches Singapore's vision to be the events capital of Asia filled with world-class events the whole year round, and emphasize Singapore as a world exchange hub, where many creative talents convene. *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* *clap* ...

Sebanyak 16 award categories akan dibentangkan pada hari tu including the prestigious Lifetime Achievement Award. Ini award tak sama macam "Long Service Award" okayy... Dan the panel of judges comprises well-known musicians, composers and producers dari negara Singapura ni dan juga negara berjiranan. From now until 6 February 2005, supporters can also decide the winners for four Most Popular categories macam Most Popular Male Artiste, Most Popular Female Artiste, Most Popular Duo/Group and Most Popular Song. Kalau you all nak vote, you all bole vote through the official magazines macam Manja Singapore, Media Hiburan Malaysia and Bintang Indonesia. Peminat-peminat jugak can also stand a chance to win attractive prizes if they vote online at the official websites of Warna 94.2FM and Ria 89.7FM. Tickets priced at $28, $38 and $48 can be purchased at Muzika Rekods at Joo Chiat Complex. For more updates and information on APM 2005, tune in to Warna 94.2FM and Ria 89.7FM.

Ok steady, semalam ialah dia peh press conference and nak tahu siaper yang dapat nominations? hmmm.. scroll down baybeh...