Rules
Participants in the preliminary round will receive a digital certificate and comments from an international (non-Malaysian) judge
Collegiate students (piano performance major) are exempt from the preliminary round and may apply directly to the national round
Repertoire: please check out the repertoire, categories and rules page
The competition is open to participants from Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and other neighboring countries
Application fees are not refundable
Questions? Please email malaysia@ippa.cc
Preliminary Round Application Fee: $45 USD
National Malaysia Round Application Fee:
$70 USD for Young Artist Category
$120 USD for Professional Artist Category
Preliminary Round Application Deadline:
May 2nd, 2026 (11:59pm, MST)
National Round Application Deadline:
May 16th, 2026 (11:59pm, MST)
Location:
Jaz & Ro Auditorium
Easyhome Mall, USJ
Malaysia Division Director: Dr. Vikki Chen
Questions? Email: malaysia@ippa.cc