KUALA LUMPUR, June 20 -- Beyond the box office, Malaysian productions are carving out an increasingly strong presence on streaming platforms including Netflix, iQIYI and Viu.

Series released in 2026 have broadened the scope of local storytelling, tackling themes including mental health, troubled marriages, grief and personal struggles.

In the first half of the year, several local titles attracted significant viewership, reflecting growing audience appetite for Malaysian content on streaming platforms.

Streaming breakouts

One of the standout titles this year is Good Boys Go To Heaven, a psychological thriller released on May 8.

Released simultaneously on Astro GO, Sooka and Netflix, it recorded more than 58 million video views and gen...