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'Chelot' charges past RM10 million, adding to Malaysian cinema's 2026 success story

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 6 -- Another Malaysian film has crossed the RM10 million mark in box office collections, with Adrian Teh's action-thriller Chelot becoming the latest 2026 release to achieve the mi... Read More


Astro Originals, Netflix announce September 11 premiere for 'Kudrat 1968: High Council' (VIDEO)

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- Fans of Projek: High Council will soon get to see what came before the acclaimed series, with Kudrat 1968: High Council set to premiere on September 11. The four-episode preq... Read More


Japanese folklore comes alive in Kuala Lumpur through Yokai Tales: Japan's 47 Prefectures

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 4 -- Stories can be told in many ways - through the lens of a camera, the rhythm of music, or the strokes of a brush that bring legends and imagination to life. Japanese folklore ... Read More


'Madu atau Racun': iQIYI pulls six aired episodes, postpones remaining six

KUALA LUMPUR, Sept. 3 -- Streaming platform iQIYI has agreed to temporarily remove the six episodes of local drama series Madu atau Racun that have already aired, while the remaining six will be postp... Read More


'Be mindful when you make your movie': Hans Isaac tells filmmakers to respect censorship guidelines

Kuala Lampur, Sept. 3 -- KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 3 - Malaysian filmmakers should exercise greater responsibility and understand the limits of what is acceptable under the country's film censorship guidelin... Read More


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