MTV Networks Asia's flagship show - MTV Asia Awards (MAA) 2008 - is set to take over
the Malaysian music scene! The highly anticipated pan-regional music event is back
for the 6th year running, bringing music excitement to all music fans in more than 9
markets in Asia. For the first time, the Awards show that celebrates and pays tribute
to regional and international music talent will be held at the Arena of Stars in
Genting, Malaysia - City of Entertainment - on August 2nd, 2008.

This year's host will be actor and singer Jared Leto, who gained critical acclaim for his
role in Requiem for a Dream. Other notable film projects include
Fight Club and Panic Room. Leto is also the lead singer
and guitarist of alternative band 30 Seconds to Mars.

"It's an honor to be a part of what I'm sure will be an exciting and unforgettable night in a
magical and beautiful country," says Leto. "MTV has been an important home for 30
Seconds to Mars throughout our worldwide journey. I am very proud to join
everyone in such a unique and gorgeous location like Malaysia. It is going to be a
crazy and wonderful night."

Tourism Malaysia is the official partner sponsors for the MTV Asia Awards 2008, along
with edc by Esprit and Genting-City of Entertainment. Dato' Mirza Mohammad
Taiyab, Tourism Malaysia's Director General, says, "Tourism Malaysia is happy to
be given this opportunity to participate in the MTV Asia Awards 2008. In fact, in
recent years, Malaysia has been a top-choice venue for many international events. It
reflects our commitment to promote Malaysia not just as a leading holiday
destination but as a preferred venue for events of this stature."

The MTV Asia Awards 2008 will be broadcasted to more than 291 million homes across
the region. It will also be promoted on MTV Asia's web-site. Portions of the
programming will be carried on MTV channels worldwide, reaching more than a
billion viewers across 162 countries. Over the years, the annual MTV Asia Awards
show has grown in size and notoriety, strengthening MTV's position as a forerunner
in the music industry.

Amit Jain, Executive Vice President, Managing Director of MTV Networks Southeast
Asia, China and India, says, "The MTV Asia Awards 2008 will set a new benchmark
on the Asian music scene and is revving up unparalleled excitement for music fans
across Asia. We are thrilled to present MAA for 2008 to Malaysia for the first time.
MTV viewers can expect a better and bolder event with a great lineup of some of the
biggest names internationally and regionally."

MTV will be presenting a total of 16 awards during the show to honor and promote the
icons of youth culture and music. There will be 9 regional favorite artist awards and
7 international awards, including The Video Star Award, Breakthrough Artist, The
Innovation Award, Best Hook-Up, Bring Da House Down Award and edc by Esprit
Style Award.

For more information, please visit MTV Asia

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