The sixth season of Akademi Fantasia premiered on 22 March 2008 and concluded on 24 May 2008 on the Astro Ria television channel. Fauziah Ahmad Daud returned as a judge and was joined by new judge Ning Baizura, who replaced Hattan and Fauziah Latif. The season introduced AC Mizal as host, replacing Aznil Nawawi. The promotional catchphrase of this season is "Bring Out The Superstar Talent In You". A few major changes were made this season. The show is eligible for Malaysian citizens aged from 18–45 years old, unlike the previous five seasons which were eligible for those who aged from 18–27 years old. The number of contestants was also decreased to 14, from 16 since Season 5. The winner was 18-year-old Stracie Angie Anam, from Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, who became the youngest contestant ever to win the competition, beating Mohammad Idris Mohd. Zaizizi. She won prizes worth MYR733,734 which comprised a four-room bungalow at A'Famosa Villa D'Lagos, Melaka, a Peugeot 307XS car, cash worth MYR25,000, holiday package of 7 days and 5 nights at South Africa, holiday package to Italy, Sony PlayStation Portable and a trophy. This season drew an overall 3.8 million votes which displayed a significant decrease from the previous season.

Auditions

For Season 6, the auditions were held in the following cities:

List of songs during auditions

Songs for female Songs for male

Concert summaries

Week 1

Original Airdate: 22 March 2008

Week 2

Original Airdate: 29 March 2008

Week 3

Original Airdate: 5 April 2008

Week 4

Original Airdate: 12 April 2008

Week 5

Original Airdate: 19 April 2008

Week 6

Original Airdate: 26 April 2008

Week 7

Original Airdate: 3 May 2008

Week 8

Original Airdate: 10 May 2008

Week 9

Original Airdate: 17 May 2008

Week 10

Original Airdate: 24 May 2008

Students

(ages stated are at time of contest)

Summaries

Elimination chart

Cast members

Hosts

Professional Trainers

Judges

Season statistics