Muhammad Fawwaz Haiqal placed third, bringing home the Bronze Medal of Achievement, Winner’s Certificate, and USD2,000 cash prize.
Malaysia proved its young digital talents can compete globally after securing four major honors at the 2026 Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) and Microsoft Office Specialist (MOS) World Championships in Anaheim, California.
Against champions from over 60 countries, Team Malaysia earned a World 3rd Place, World 4th Place, and the People’s Choice Award, with another Malaysian among the world’s top creative finalists.
Organized by Certiport, these premier student competitions challenge participants to solve real-world creative and productivity problems using Adobe Creative Cloud and Microsoft Office technologies under international standards.
Malaysia’s Outstanding Results:
Adobe Certified Professional (ACP) World Championship
- Muhammad Fawwaz Haiqal bin Mohd Fuaad
Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI)
World 3rd Place - Muhammad Nafiz Asyraaf bin Mohd Nazrin
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Sarawak
World 4th Place
People’s Choice Award
Muhammad Nafiz Asyraaf, who placed fourth, was selected for the People’s Choice Award after receiving overwhelming public support from around the world, together with USD1,000, a commemorative trophy and Winner’s Certificate.
Malaysia’s achievements were further recognised through international prizes, with Muhammad Fawwaz Haiqal receiving the Bronze Medal of Achievement, Winner’s Certificate, and USD2,000 cash prize for his World 3rd Place finish. Muhammad Nafiz Asyraaf was awarded the prestigious People’s Choice Award, together with USD1,000, a commemorative trophy and Winner’s Certificate after receiving overwhelming public support from around the world.
Acestar Sdn. Bhd. proudly provided full sponsorship for Muhammad Fawwaz Haiqal bin Mohd Fuaad to represent Malaysia at the 2026 Adobe Certified Professional World Championship in the United States.
This success reflects Malaysia’s reputation for nurturing digital talents with industry certifications. These championships allow students to benchmark skills, collaborate internationally, and gain exposure to technology leaders.
Natalie Sit, Group Chief Executive Officer of Acestar Sdn. Bhd. and Founder of Creative Cloud Community (CCC), said the achievements demonstrate that Malaysian students are capable of competing on equal footing with the world’s finest talents.
“Winning multiple awards is a proud moment, proving Malaysian talent can compete with anyone. This reflects the dedication of students and the support of educators and industry partners,” Sit said.
She added, “Our hope is that this success inspires more young Malaysians to believe they belong on the global stage. With passion, continuous learning and internationally recognised certifications, our students can compete globally regardless of where they come from.”
Dato’ Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib, Chief Executive Officer of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), said the achievements highlighted the strength and potential of Malaysia’s young creative and digital talents on the international stage.
“These achievements highlight the potential of our young digital talents and the importance of developing technical skills early. We must continue supporting them to compete globally,” he added.
As Malaysia’s Official Certiport Solution Provider, ACESTAR has been instrumental in preparing students for global success through internationally recognised certification programmes, national championships and international competitions.
Together with the Creative Cloud Community (CCC), Acestar works closely with schools, universities, government agencies and industry partners to expand access to digital certification, creative education and future-ready skills, enabling more Malaysian youths to pursue international excellence.
The Malaysian delegation returned home on 1 August 2026, bringing with them not only international accolades but also renewed inspiration for thousands of students across the country to pursue globally recognised certifications and showcase Malaysian excellence on the world stage.
Acestar extends its appreciation to Certiport, Adobe, Microsoft, educators, coaches, mentors, parents and industry partners for their continuous support in empowering Malaysian students to achieve success internationally.
