FAVSTYLE Essentials

The stage is set, the voices are ready, and Borneo Rising 2026 has officially arrived. Making its grand entrance in Sabah, Borneo Rising brings together 12 selected talents from Sabah and Sarawak , each carrying their own musical identity, powerful vocals and dreams of making their mark in the Borneo entertainment scene. Presented by Astro , with CelcomDigi as the main sponsor , Borneo Rising marks a new and exciting chapter in Astro's entertainment offering, creating a dedicated platform for Borneo's emerging vocal talents to shine on a major stage. The opening week delivered a spectacular introduction to the competition, with the judges' panel themselves taking to the stage for a special LIVE performance , transforming the premiere into a celebration of music, artistry and entertainment. The energy was unmistakable as the three judges stepped away from their judging seats and into the spotlight. Dabra Dominates Week One Amid the excitement, Dabra emerged as the stando...

Borneo Rising (BR) contestant Dabra Sia  dominated the stage during the first week of the competition, securing the coveted top position. Performing “Wicked Game,” originally sung by Chris Isaak, Dabra impressed the judges with an overall score of 78.95% from the permanent judging panel. Dabra also took home RM1,000 after being selected as the winner of the “Persembahan Paling Power” award, presented by CelcomDigi during the final segment of the show. Meanwhile, Petrova and Syukri completed the top three, scoring 76.92% and 72.28% , respectively. The “This Is Me” week also saw three contestants, Faris, Rizzani and Aadel , occupying the bottom positions after receiving the lowest overall scores. However, the judges decided to save Faris at the last moment. Rizzani and Aadel will now have to fight for their place in Borneo Rising Week Two , facing each other in a battle during the opening segment. Borneo Rising is judged by three permanent judges: Noh Salleh, Marsha Milan an...