Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race 2025 Winners List
After a successful birding event in Bukit Fraser, Pahang, we are happy to share the Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race 2025 winners list, which was announced on 22 June 2025 at 2.30 PM.
An incredible total of 127 teams participated in the race, and the event was organised into three competitive birding categories—Advanced, Novice, and Student—and attracted birding enthusiasts from around the world. This year, there were an astounding 58 international teams representing a diverse list of countries, including:
- Singapore
- India
- Nepal
- Indonesia
- Bhutan
- Sri Lanka
- Australia
- China
- Philippines
- Thailand
- Vietnam
- Japan
Domestically, 50 Malaysian teams took part, alongside 19 student teams, reflecting the strong and growing interest in birdwatching among local communities and educational institutions at the Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race 2025.
Below is the winners’ list by category:
Student Category
WINNER – Storm Wings (Kolej Tingkatan Enam Seri Lipis)
- Nor Afina Puteri Binti Izaani
- Nur Haziqah Binti Arifin
- Nur Anis Amira Binti Ismail
Second Place – SMK Dato’ Shahardin, Negeri Sembilan
Third Place – SMK Kajang Utama, Selangor
Fourth Place – SMK Kampung Baru Kerteh, Terengganu
Fifth Place – Maktab Sultan Abu Bakar, Johor
Sixth Place – SMK Bukit Indah, Selangor
Seventh Place – White Bird, Kolej Tingkatan Enam Seri Lipis
Novice Category
Winner – Wingpecker (Majlis Perbandaran Hulu Selangor MPHS)
- Azlina Binti Mokhtar
- Nurdhia Erina Binti Emri Razman
- Nur Lyana Amisha Binti Nor Haizan
Second Place – Eagle Eyes, Johor
Third Place – PSIS Sparrow 2, Politeknik Sultan Idris Shah, Selangor
Fourth Place – Eagle (NSS Team 8), Singapore
Fifth Place – RU Birds, Singapore
Sixth Place – Early Worms, Singapore
Seventh Place – Malayan Hornbills, Selangor
Advanced Category
Winner – Malayan Rail Forest Station (MRS), Pahang
- Mohamad Nur Arifuddin Bin Mad Yusof
- Mohamad Izereen Bin Amat Mukri
- Muhammad Hafiz Bin Mohd Yazid
Second Place – Vietnamese Crested Argus, Vietnam
Third Place – Wings of Smile, Thailand
Fourth Place – Rusty-Naped Pitta, Malaysia
Fifth Place – Nok Nok Nok, Thailand
Sixth Place – Happy Meals, Thailand
Seventh Place – Super Boy Wonder Girls, Thailand
Bird Photography Contest Winners for Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race 2025
A notable achievement this year was the overwhelming response to the Bird Photography Contest, which recorded a new participation record of 71 registered photographers, making it one of the most engaging elements of the event.
First Place: Ng Choy Loi – Malaysia
Second Place: Junaidi Ismail – Malaysia
Third Place: Le Hoang Men – Vietnam
Fourth Place: Alain Pascua – Philippines
Fifth Place: Hoang The Nhiem – Vietnam
Conclusion
Globally, birding tourism contributes between 10% and 30% to the overall tourism economy. Malaysia currently ranks 4th in Asia as a premier birdwatching destination, following China, India, and Thailand.
With the steadfast support of the Pahang State Government, we remain firmly committed to the preservation of Fraser’s Hill’s unique biodiversity and the continued promotion of sustainable nature tourism in the region.
Finally, Birdwatching Asia extends its sincere appreciation to Tourism Pahang for the opportunity to participate in the 36th edition of Malaysia’s longest-running birding event. We are also grateful for the warm hospitality extended throughout and for the ease of creating the Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race 2025 winners list.
We look forward to the 37th Fraser’s Hill International Bird Race, anticipated to take place around the same period next year. Until then, happy birding to all!
