Actor Amai Kamarudin transforms into Malaysian musical icon P. Ramlee in this heartfelt film inspired by true events. The movie explores the story behind P. Ramlee and Jamil Sulong's famous song Selamat Hari Raya as the two organise a variety show to raise funds for performers who lost their jobs just before Hari Raya.   

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Struggling with a dead-end job, caring for his ill father, and on the brink of losing custody of his daughter, Zhang is suddenly forced to confront his violent past when he signs up for an underground fighting game to ease his financial woes. Directed by arthouse auteur James Lee, it stars Sunny Pang, Pearlly Chua and Alan Yun.

Premiering on Netflix on August 31, 2022

Starring Amerul Affendi and Bront Palarae, Prebet Sapu depicts the tale of Aman who starts an illegal taxi service to make a living after the death of his father. As he attempts to understand city life in Kuala Lumpur, he forms an unexpected bond with a young escort (played by Malaysian actress Mei Fen Lim).   

Watch it on: Netflix

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Catch this post-apocalyptic thriller featuring six survivors who hide out in an abandoned building after mind-controlling creatures invade earth. When one of the six gets exposed to the invaders, paranoia sets in. 

Premiering on Netflix on August 31, 2022

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Featuring a star-studded female cast comprising Juliana Evans, Mira Filzah, Kaka Azraff, Nadiya Nissa, Sarancak and Elena Moujing, Sa Balik Baju explores the empowering and destructive power of social media as seen through the lives of six women whose poignant stories are interconnected as they all come to crossroads in their lives.  

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Directed by Quek Shio Chuan, Guang tells the story of two brothers. The older of the two, Wen Guang, is autistic. As his younger brother frustratedly attempts to help him find a job, Wen Guang becomes fixated on a quest to collect delicate items and eventually makes the life-changing discovery of his own musical talents.  

Watch it on: Disney+ Hotstar

This Yasmin Ahmad classic follows an interracial romance between a Malay-mixed pianist and an Indian guitarist who find themselves partnered for a talent show organised by their teacher, Cikgu Adibah (played the late and great Adibah Noor).    

Watch it on: Netflix and Disney+ Hotstar

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