'Malaysian Idol' Jaclyn Victor’s star is shining brighter than ever

Jaclyn Victor, who celebrated 20 years in the music industry last year, is over the moon with recent milestones. photo: Echolalia pictures; wardrobe: Rizman Ruzaini

Twenty years ago, Jaclyn Victor rocketed to instant stardom when she won the first season of TV vocal talent show Malaysian Idol. Since then, the singer has remained in the scene, releasing six studio albums, performing regularly at dinners, events and a variety of gigs.

In the past few months, the 46-year-old Kuala Lumpur native has had her hands full, marking several important career milestones — the first being her first solo concert, followed by the long-awaited release of her seventh album in mid-January 2025.