The MTV Asia Awards 2008 returned on August 2, 2008, after a one-year hiatus. The event was held at the 6,000-seat Arena of Stars in Genting Highlands, Malaysia. This was the first time the award show was held in Malaysia. This was the sixth and final MTV Asia Awards. Nominees were announced on June 14, 2008, via the channel. At the same day the MTV Asia Awards official website was also reopened. Voting commences from June 14 until July 25, 2008. Unlike previous award shows, international categories were not chosen by viewers (except for the Favorite International Artist in Asia award) and included for the first time Best Hook Up, Bring Da House Down, and the Innovation Award. Viewers were able to vote from the official site or by text messaging service. The event was hosted by Jared Leto and Karen Mok as co-host. Nominees in each category are listed alphabetically, winners are bolded.

Performers

Also a special performance from Project E.A.R., a rap group consisting of at least one personnel from Hip Hop group Ahli Fiqir (Singapore), Pop Shuvit (Malaysia), Saint Loco (Indonesia), Slapshock (Philippines), Silksounds and Thaitanium from Thailand.

Presenters

International awards

Favorite International Artist in Asia

Bring Da House Down

The Innovation Award

Best Hook Up

Breakthrough Artist

Video Star

Regional awards

Favorite Artist Mainland China

Favorite Artist Hong Kong

Favorite Artist Indonesia

Favorite Artist Korea

Favorite Artist Malaysia

Favorite Artist Philippines

Favorite Artist Singapore

Favorite Artist Taiwan

Favorite Artist Thailand

Special awards

The Style Award

The Knockout Award

The Inspiration Award