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Jakim backs minister's rejection of 'Madu atau Racun', says drama raises public concern

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 2 -- The Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) has backed the Islamic Affairs minister's rejection of local drama series Madu atau Racun, saying its content has raised... Read More


After govt says no to streaming local drama series, three agencies to meet over 'Madu atau Racun'

PUTRAJAYA, Sept. 2 -- The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) and the Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) will meet this evening with the Department of Is... Read More


After nearly two decades, Indonesia's renowned 3 Diva set to return to Malaysia this November for TIMELESS concert

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 -- Nearly two decades after they last appeared together in Malaysia, Indonesian vocal powerhouses Kris Dayanti, Ruth Sahanaya and Titi DJ are set to reunite on the Malaysian stag... Read More


American slasher 'Onslaught' scores early praise with fresh Rotten Tomatoes rating ahead of Malaysian and US releases (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 1 -- Adam Wingard's upcoming action-slasher Onslaught is generating early attention ahead of its theatrical release, with the film currently holding an 83 per cent Fresh rating on ... Read More


Malaysian productions score seven ContentAsia Awards, sweep animation category

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 30 -- Malaysian content continued to make waves on the regional stage, with local productions winning seven awards across four categories at the 2026 ContentAsia Awards. Held in Ba... Read More


An Asian lens on war: International team brings 1948 Malaya to life in 'Peluru Senja'

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 29 -- A Malayan soldier and a British soldier, stranded during a military withdrawal, are forced to put aside their differences when an armed group threatens a village in war-torn M... Read More


Indonesian actress Asmara Abigail steps into postwar history in 'Peluru Senja', calls Malaysia her second home for cinema

Kuala Lampur, Aug. 29 -- She also had to cross linguistic and cultural boundaries. The acclaimed actress plays Siti, a woman from Pahang, in the film set in Malaya in 1948, during the turbulent perio... Read More


After a decade away, Erma Fatima makes her directing comeback with 'Langit 2 Warna'

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- After 10 years away from the world of cinema, Erma Fatima is returning to the director's chair - but not simply for the sake of making another film. For the veteran Malaysian... Read More


Indonesian stars Reza Rahadian and Christine Hakim lead Erma Fatima's return to filmmaking with 'Langit 2 Warna'

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- Acclaimed Indonesian stars Reza Rahadian and Christine Hakim will take on the lead roles in Malaysian director Erma Fatima's new feature, Langit 2 Warna. Marking Erma's retur... Read More


Dan Stevens steps into the RoboCop role for Prime Video's eight-episode reboot

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 27 -- Prime Video has cast English actor Dan Stevens as the new RoboCop in its upcoming eight-episode series. According to reports, the series, which Prime Video originally announc... Read More