Grammy Award winner Ne-Yo hit the stage for the first time in Malaysia and gave an absolutely stellar performance at the Sunway Lagoon Surf Beach. The 30-year-old suave gentleman packed in hit after hit, starting with ‘Because of You’ and closing the encore with ‘Closer’. We got really close to the R&B star, so close that we felt his rain of perspiration. Check out the close-up picture gallery of his concert.

Najwa did a soulful job as the opening act. One to make Malaysia proud.

Then came the gentleman himself to steal the hearts of many single ( not so single) ladies, and men too.

He finally took of his shirt for the last song. We're surprised he lasted that long for a non-native; especially in the sweltering humidity.

Photo credit: Felicia Chin