Talented representatives for team Malaysia sought in 2021 World Championship of Performing Arts

According to a statement, the MCOPA selections are narrowed to six categories - Vocal, Dance, Instrumental, Modelling, Acting, and Variety Act.

The competition is divided into two age groups, juniors (five - 15) and seniors (16 & above); contestants can also choose to participate in solo, duet, or group performances. The MCOPA is open to everyone who resides in Malaysia, be it local citizen or expatriate.

Qualified contestants are required to undergo a Worldstars talent training course and an artist development programme, as well as a comprehensive class to be a Celebrity/KOL, before they can compete in the MCOPA Live Finals.

The selected winners of the MCOPA will then experience a month of intensive training before they move on to compete as Team Malaysia in the WCOPA in Las Vegas.

MCOPA 2021 Grand Prizes for the winners are provided by MATME Management, for Best Overall Performer - Scholarship Worth RM14,500 (US$3,500) (To Compete in five competition styles in WCOPA), while for Grand Champion of Each Category - Scholarship Worth RM2,100 (US$500) each. (US$1 = RM4.141)

As the country works together to curb the pandemic, the MCOPA will be held virtually in collaboration with the online streaming platform, Uplive Malaysia, allowing the prestigious competition to be streamed live (for free).

Amongst the notable celebrities who were past winners of MCOPA were popular talents including Yazmin Aziz, Nurul Aina, Iqwal Hafiz, Sarah Qistina Lim, Dewi Seriestha, and Aloysius C. Susek.