On 15th August 2026, PAID TO SPEAK returned to the M Theatre, MAHSA Avenue, for its fifth edition. Running from 10:00 AM to 6:00 PM, the masterclass welcomed more than 100 professionals, entrepreneurs, and corporate leaders, our largest crowd so far and nearly 50% more than the previous edition.

The bigger audience brought even more energy into the theatre. Under the spotlights, the same powerhouse quartet delivered a sharper, more hands-on masterclass:

• Harith Iskander & David Lai brought the art of performance to life, with Malaysia’s Godfather of Comedy and a world-class magician sharing how to hold a crowd’s attention, control the energy of a room, and create moments on stage that audiences never forget.
• Melvin Soh & Michael Teoh covered the business side of speaking, sharing practical strategies to build a personal brand, attract speaking opportunities, and turn every stage into high-ticket deals.

Once again, the highlight was seeing participants step onto the theatre stage themselves and receive live, direct coaching in front of a full house.

By the time the curtains closed, Paid to Speak #5 had proven that this is more than an event. It is a fast-growing community for anyone serious about owning the stage and growing their commercial impact in 2026.