Kuala Lampur, Aug. 15 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 - Malaysia's premier song competition, Anugerah Juara Lagu (AJL), returns tomorrow for its 40th edition, with 10 finalists vying for the coveted Juara Lagu title.

The grand finale will take place at Unifi Arena in Bukit Jalil today, with a live broadcast on TV3 and the Tonton streaming platform from 9pm.

Here is what you need to know about AJL40 and the competition's journey to the grand finale.

How it works?

AJL is a song competition and should not be confused with Anugerah Industri Muzik (AIM), which recognises excellence across the Malaysian music industry.

Since its inception in 1986, AJL has been closely linked to TV3's weekly chart show, Muzik Muzik, which serves as the main platfor...