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Kuala Lumpur: Ngupi by ZUS® (Ngupi), a homegrown coffee brand, has been officially announced as the Official Coffee partner for the popular reality show Big Stage Alpha by leading broadcaster Astro Malaysia Holdings Berhad (Astro).  

This strategic partnership marks a significant step for Ngupi in strengthening its connection with Malaysian youth through mainstream entertainment platforms.

Strategic Synergy: Coffee Meets Entertainment for Market Penetration  

According to Ng Chun How, Business Lead ZUS Coffee (FMCG)  – inspired by the everyday phrase “jom ngopi” – brings a local identity to the forefront through nostalgic flavors, creative design, and experiences that resonate with the Malaysian soul.  

"Big Stage Alpha gives us the perfect platform to deliver our brand message — that Ngupi belongs to all Malaysians — from our people, for our people." Aligning our brand with the country’s rising talents is a natural extension of Ngupi’s identity,” he said.  

He added, “Beyond product placements on TV, this partnership extends to a social media campaign ‘Ngupi Bersama Idola’ (Ngupi with Your Idol) and digital activations involving Big Stage Alpha contestants — creating deeper brand engagement and organic market reach.”  

The press event was also attended by Raymond Seah, Head of Marketing; Michelle Ong, Brand Manager; Adli Alias, Special Projects Manager from Ngupi; along with all 18 contestants of Big Stage Alpha.  

A symbolic group photo between Ngupi’s management team and the contestants commemorated the official start of this collaboration — uniting the coffee world with Malaysia’s rising music talents.

From Café to Modern Retail: Ngupi’s FMCG Growth Ambition  

Ngupi aspires to become a household name in the ready-to-drink and instant coffee segment in Malaysia and across Southeast Asia. Its proprietary TRIBLENDLOC™️ technology preserves the authentic flavors of local coffee such as Kopi Putih, Kopi Cham, Kopi O, and Kopi Coklat — delivered in convenient, portable instant sachets.  

With growing demand for quality local lifestyle products, Ngupi is now available via the official ZUS website (shop.zuscoffee.com), Shopee, Lazada, TikTok Shop, and major supermarket chains such as AEON and Lotus’s.

“We’re not just selling coffee — we’re sharing stories, nostalgia, and the essence of the Malaysian identity in every cup. This collaboration also opens the door to more partnerships with creatives and lifestyle brands,” Ng added.

The launch of Ngupi builds upon the success of Expresso™ — ZUS’ canned coffee series introduced last year. It forms part of ZUS Coffee’s strategic product roadmap to make high-quality specialty coffee more accessible to Malaysians, while spotlighting the innovation of baristas at the heart of every brew.

About Big Stage Alpha

This latest season features 18 male contestants from Malaysia, Singapore, Brunei and Indonesia. The show is expected to draw high viewership when it premieres on 27 April 2025, airing every Sunday at 9PM on Astro Ria, Astro Go and SOOKA..

About Ngupi by ZUS®  

A sub-brand under ZUS Coffee, Ngupi was created to fulfill consumer demand for local coffee flavors in a modern and convenient format. Since its launch, Ngupi has gained strong traction among urban consumers and nostalgic coffee lovers alike.

With consistent product quality and branding rooted in Malaysian culture, Ngupi is poised to become a modern lifestyle icon.