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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


RM60m and counting: 'Papa Zola The Movie' overtakes 'Ejen Ali 2' to become Malaysia's top-grossing animation (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 15 -- Local animation Papa Zola The Movie has hit a major milestone, recording a box office collection of RM59.8 million in Malaysia alone, surpassing last year's full Malaysian run... Read More


'I'd love to do action movies': Malaysian star Mira Filzah on dream roles and advice for newcomers

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 14 -- Every actor wishes to step into diverse roles to hone their craft and push themselves out of their comfort zone, aiming to make a name in the entertainment industry. Malaysia... Read More


A wedding derailed by the truth: Astro Shaw's 'Akad Yang Hilang' confronts 'nikah fasid' (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 13 -- Nikah fasidrefers to a marriage that is solemnised but does not fully comply with the requirements of Islamic law, rendering it invalid and often carrying serious consequences... Read More


Godzilla fandom grows with first SEA store in Malaysia, new movie on the horizon

KUALA LUMPUR, Jan. 13 -- With the recent opening of Southeast Asia's first official Godzilla store and a new movie sequel on the way, Malaysia's long-standing love for the "King of Monsters" is reachi... Read More