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Jaydev Jayakumar on state of Malaysia's Tamil film industry and using 'Irumbuth Thottam' to champion quality-driven local cinema (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 13 -- Malaysia's diverse culture is reflected in its film industry, where Malay, Mandarin, and Tamil cinema have each played a key role in shaping the nation's cinematic identity. ... Read More


Joseph Chang and Alyssa Chia pop up in KL for filming, but Taiwanese stars keep things under wraps (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 6 -- Taiwanese stars Joseph Chang and Alyssa Chia have been spotted filming a mystery project in the Malaysian capital this week. A source told Malay Mail that the production was f... Read More


'Projek: High Council' prequel 'Kudrat 1968' is doing double duty on TV and film

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 6 -- Malaysian smash-hit Projek: High Council is making the leap from living rooms to the big screen in style. Anwari Ashraf's 2023 series became a full-blown cultural craze and As... Read More


After more than a decade as an actress, Yumi Wong embraces producing with job-scam film 'Tiket Sehala'

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 5 -- Malaysian actress Yumi Wong has spent more than a decade in the local film industry, but is now stepping away from acting to focus on producing full-time. She has appeared in ... Read More


Godzilla Minus Zero stomps into Malaysian cinemas on Nov 5

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 5 -- Godzilla Minus Zero has received an official Malaysian release date, with Toho Entertainment Asia announcing last night that the highly anticipated sequel will arrive in cinema... Read More


'How Dare You!?' actor Cheng Lei to make first Malaysia appearance in September

KUALA LUMPUR, Aug. 5 -- Chinese actor Cheng Lei is set to meet fans in Kuala Lumpur next month, marking his first appearance in Malaysia. Cheng will appear at Sunway Velocity Mall on September 13 at ... Read More


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