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Hong Kong stars bring laughter to 'Mama, Not Again!' CNY film premiere in KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- The Malaysia-Hong Kong film Mama, Not Again! Is set to deliver a dose of comedy and heartwarming family drama when it opens in cinemas on the first day of Chinese New Year, Fe... Read More


Joy to bring 'JOY SPLASH' solo tour to KL on April 25, following successful Red Velvet member concerts in Malaysia

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 10 -- Red Velvet's Joy is set to perform her first solo concert in Kuala Lumpur on Saturday, April 25, as part of her 'JOY SPLASH' Asia Tour. The tour was first announced last mont... Read More


'Jom Kita Ke Laut': As documentary on stateless Bajau youths faces cinema hurdle, director calls for their voices to be heard (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 7 -- The team behind Jom Kita Ke Laut: Itui Suli-Suli Bajau! has expressed hope that the documentary will pass a reassessment by the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (... Read More


Malaysian actor Faizal Hussein balances acclaimed career with enduring Ultraman ties and upcoming 'Bidaah' sequel

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 6 -- Malaysian actor Faizal Hussein is widely recognised as a seasoned performer, having brought to life iconic characters such as Roy in the 1986 classic Gila-Gila Remaja and Ilham... Read More


Viu's cult drama 'Bidaah' stirs fierce debates, returns as 'Walid' with power struggles and new faces

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 5 -- Viu's Bidaah debuted last year to critical praise for its unflinching portrayal of a predatory cult leader, igniting heated regional debates on faith, power, and manipulation. ... Read More


Astro Shaw lights the fuse: First ASCU clip teases Malaysia's own cinematic universe (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 30 -- In December 2024, Astro Shaw lifted the curtain on its boldest long-term plan yet: the Astro Shaw Cinematic Universe (ASCU), a shared universe tying together characters from a... Read More


Viu Malaysia stakes its claim in OTT by championing local originals over global giants

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 28 -- Viu Malaysia has indeed carved out its place in the ever-evolving over-the-top (OTT) streaming landscape. While platforms like Netflix and Disney+ are known for their steady ... Read More


Before the reboot: Why 'Girl from Nowhere' became SE Asia's cult Thai series

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 25 -- Thai content has been gaining ground in Malaysia, with acclaimed titles such as How to Make Millions Before Grandma Dies (2024) and the Death Whisperer franchise - whose third... Read More


Louis Koo, Raymond Lam, Jessica Hsuan draw thousands to 'Back to the Past' promo in Pavilion KL

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 24 -- Thousands of fans flooded Pavilion Kuala Lumpur yesterday, transforming the mall into a sea of anticipation for the arrival of the cast of the Hong Kong blockbuster Back to th... Read More


'No filter, no mercy': Singaporean comedian Kumar returns to KL with biggest Malaysian show yet in 'FIFTY50'

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 23 -- Get ready for a night of laughter as popular Singaporean comedian Kumarason Chinnadurai - better known as Kumar - takes the stage for his stand-up show, 'KUMAR: FIFTY50', in K... Read More