Kao Malaysia | Men's Bioré Crowns Champions at the Grand Final of MLBB University E-Sport Tournament 2025

Celebrating success: President of Kao Malaysia, Mr. Yamazaki Hirobumi and the General Manager of Guardian Malaysia, Ms. Tiffany Choo (both standing at the center), with some of the winners of the Men's Bioré MLBB University E-Sport Tournament 2025, Malaysia.

PETALING JAYA, SEPTEMBER 20, 2025 – The energy was electric as the inaugural Men's Bioré X Mobile Legends: Bang Bang University E-Sport Tournament 2025, held in collaboration with Guardian Malaysia, reached its thrilling conclusion. After weeks of fierce competition, the spotlight fell on MSP x Arcade, who claimed victory and the RM3,000 grand prize, outshining Malaysia's finest student and amateur esports talent.

The road to the Grand Final was paved with intensity and determination. A total of 32 teams battled their way to the stage – 16 advancing from a nationwide open online qualifier, while another 16 earned their place by excelling in the university-level tournaments hosted at APU, MMU, Sunway, and UIAM. Together, they set the stage for a final showdown that celebrated not only gaming skills but also teamwork, strategy, and passion.

After a series of gripping matches, the winners of the Men's Bioré Ignite the Mobile Legends: Bang Bang University E-Sport Tournament 2025 are:

First Place: MSP x Arcade winning a prize of RM3,000.
Second Place: Eblis winning a prize of RM2,000.
Third Place: Sunway Nexus winning a prize of RM1,000.

First prize winners MSP x Arcade, second prize winners Eblis, and third prize winners Sunway Nexus pictured with Ms. Khairunnisa Mohamed Rosalan, Category Manager of Kao Malaysia (Standing fourth from left), at the Men's Bioré X MLBB University E-Sport Tournament 2025 Grand Final.

Adding to the excitement was a special appearance by Soloz, Malaysia's esports icon, who engaged with fans, inspired young players, and turned up the heat with a much-anticipated MLBB fun match. His presence brought an extra spark to the tournament, making the Grand Final a true celebration of Malaysia's vibrant gaming culture.

Esports icon Soloz engaging with fans during a special MLBB fun match, electrifying the Grand Final atmosphere.

"We are incredibly proud to see the passion and skill displayed by all the participants," said Mr. Yamazaki Hirobumi, President of Kao Malaysia. "This tournament was launched to empower young men to be confident and ready to conquer any challenge, both in gaming and in life. Seeing this level of sportsmanship and dedication has been truly inspiring. This aligns perfectly with our campaign message: 'Kontrol Game Anda: Kemenangan bermula dari penampilan yang yakin'."

The tournament, along with an engaging consumer contest that offered fans the chance to win exciting prizes – including a fun match with Soloz – has further cemented Men's Bioré's role in inspiring confidence and presence among the youth and gaming community.

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