Langkasuka Dominates Anugerah Lagu Indie 2025, Wins Three Trophies

The Malaysian band Langkasuka achieved a significant victory at the Anugerah Lagu Indie (ALI) 2025, clinching the overall championship with their track "Baju Yang Baru." The grand finale, held at the Proscenium Theatre, Jeffrey Cheah Performing Arts Centre, Sunway Square Mall, saw Langkasuka emerge as the night's biggest winner.

Their triumph extended beyond the main award, as Langkasuka also secured victories in two other prestigious categories: Best Pop Song and Best Performance, both for "Baju Yang Baru." This remarkable achievement earned the band a total prize of RM15,000. The sixth edition of ALI 2025 brought together 15 finalists, selected from an initial pool of 590 submissions, showcasing a diverse range of independent music talent.

In addition to Langkasuka's success, the awards ceremony recognized other notable artists. The band Sethpoll won Best Rock Song for "Gelandangan Mewah," while Wrga took home the award for Best Hip Hop Song with "GKG (Gomo Kelate Gomo)." Both winners received RM5,000 for their respective categories.

Overall, ALI 2025 featured five competitive categories: Best Song, Best Pop Song, Best Rock Song, Best Hip Hop Song, and Best Performance, with a total prize pool of RM36,000. The final stage saw 15 works competing across Pop, Rock, and Hip Hop genres, each finalist presenting a unique musical identity. Winners were determined by a combination of a professional jury panel's assessment (70%) and online public voting (30%), focusing on composition, lyrics, and originality. The event received substantial support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) through Rakan Muda (Rakan Muzik Presents) as the main sponsor.