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How Asian films are stealing the spotlight from Hollywood at Malaysia's 2026 box office

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 3 -- Hollywood may have brought the franchises, but Asian films have delivered many of Malaysia's biggest box-office surprises of 2026, from South Korean zombie thrillers and Chines... Read More


'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' draws RM30m, setting Sony's biggest Malaysian opening weekend record

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 3 -- Spider-Man: Brand New Day has grossed RM30 million during its four-day opening weekend at the Malaysian box office. The film has now set a new record as Sony Pictures Malaysia... Read More


Zhang Linghe and Wang Churan's 'Overdo' fuels Malaysian fan frenzy with Sunway Pyramid pop-up (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 2 -- Chinese dramas have evolved beyond being merely a streaming obsession in Malaysia, emerging as a cultural phenomenon that increasingly rivals other international productions. ... Read More


Malay Mail's Top 10 Picks: Vijay's farewell Tamil epic 'Jana Nayagan' topples Hollywood hits to rule Malaysia's box office

KUALA LUMPUR, July 31 -- The hype surrounding the Tamil-language film Jana Nayagan was unmistakable in Malaysia following its audio launch last December. After months of delays due to censorship, the... Read More


Spider-Man fans flood Pavilion Damansara Heights as Hero-Con transforms mall into superhero carnival

KUALA LUMPUR, July 30 -- Spider-Man fans are swinging into Pavilion Damansara Heights as TGV Cinemas transforms the mall into a superhero haven for Hero-Con, running until August 2. Malay Mail joined... Read More


'Spider-Man: Brand New Day' swings to early acclaim (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, July 29 -- Few superheroes have achieved the global recognition of Spider-Man, with the iconic character continuing to attract audiences worldwide, including in Malaysia. Spider-Man: Br... Read More


'Wolf Warrior' star Wu Jing honoured for lifetime contribution to Asian cinema at Malaysia Golden Global Awards

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 -- Chinese actor and martial artist Wu Jing took centre stage at the ninth edition of the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFest) 2026 after receiving the Excellent Achiev... Read More


Hong Kong actress Cecilia Choi on 'Bluefish', Malaysia's warm welcome and why she wants 'something unexpected' next

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 -- Hong Kong actress Cecilia Choi Sze-wan has quickly emerged as one of Chinese-language cinema's rising talents, building an eclectic filmography that spans horror, drama and ro... Read More


'Burning' director Lee Chang-dong reflects on cinema's future after lifetime achievement honour at MIFFest

KUALA LUMPUR, July 26 -- South Korean filmmaker Lee Chang-dong was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at yesterday's Malaysia Golden Global Awards (MGGA), receiving one of the festival's hig... Read More


'Keluang Man' expands: Live-action series begins production with darker tone, new cast and returning heroes

KUALA LUMPUR, July 25 -- The release of Keluang Man last year marked the beginning of a new chapter for the long-awaited live-action adaptation of the beloved Malaysian animated classic, which first c... Read More