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Dragged, doubted, still here: Malaysian creators Sofyank, Brian See and Ms Puiyi on surviving the internet's worst days

KUALA LUMPUR, March 4 -- In Malaysia's rapidly expanding creator economy, going viral is no longer the hardest part of the job. Staying steady when the tide turns - when comment sections sour and pub... Read More


Coming this August: Malaysian action thriller 'Tiket Sehala - Dibunuh atau Membunuh', with ensemble Asian cast, spotlights overseas scam victims

Kuala Lampur, March 3 -- Upcoming Malaysian film Tiket Sehala - Dibunuh atau Membunuh is an action-survival thriller set to highlight the plight of victims trapped in overseas job-scam syndicates. Th... Read More


How Taiwanese prison drama 'Sunshine Women's Choir' won Malaysian hearts and became a rare hit at the local box office

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 28 -- Taiwanese drama Sunshine Women's Choir topped Malaysia's box office earlier this month, marking the strongest showing by a Taiwanese film here in eight years. It ended the se... Read More


'Back to the Past' levels up with 24 new minutes, multiverse twist lands Feb 26

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 21 -- Following overwhelming audience support, Malaysian distributors Five Star Trading and Brilliant Pictures have announced that Back to the Past PLUS+ Multiverse Edition will ope... Read More


Lunar New Year rewind: The CNY films that lit up screens - and why they still shine (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 17 -- Chinese New Year celebrations aren't just about family reunions and big, glorious feasts. For many film fans, it's also the time of year when we settle in, hit play, and retu... Read More


'Back to the Past' cast releases CNY music video as Malaysian box office tops RM15m

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb. 16 -- The cast of the blockbuster film Back to the Past has released a special Lunar New Year music video to celebrate with fans, as the movie's Malaysian box office earnings surpas... Read More


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