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Local indie film Belaban Hidup: Infeksi Zombie , has done the country proud by winning the Horror and Science Fiction category for the feature film genre at the 2021 World Film Carnival (WFC) – Singapore. This was disclosed on the WFC Singapore’s website on March 18. Produced by Hornbill Films and Harry Aziz Entertainment, the film tells the story of a group of orphans who is locked away by a mad scientist for an experiment. Besides combining elements of horror and action, the film which received funding from the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) also highlights the culture as well tradition of the Dayak community in Sarawak. Its producer and director Ray Lee said he and Misha Minut who is also the co-producer and scriptwriter of the film first came up with the idea to make the film in 2016. "At first, we just wanted to produce a short film but it ended up being a feature-length film. "We decided to make a film about Dayak warriors in Sarawak as we rarely see … [Read more...] about Malaysia film ‘Belaban Hidup: Infeksi Zombie’ bags award at 2021 World Film Carnival

KUALA LUMPUR: Percikan api berterbangan apabila Yip Yoke Lin, 74 tahun, meletakkan pisau tukang masak Cina yang sedang diasahnya pada sudut 30 darjah dari permukaan meja. Setelah melayang pisau tersebut beberapa kali pada mesin pengasah, beliau menguji ketajamannya dengan melayangkan jarinya pada mata pisau dengan berhati-hati. “Ini asah ‘kasar’. Setelah berpuas hati, saya akan meletakkannya di atas meja kerja dan mengasah mata pisau menggunakan batu pengasah pula,” kata beliau. Kakak beliau, Yip Ah Moy, 84 tahun, yang bongkok dimamah usia, turut sama melakukan kerja mengasah pisau pelanggan lain. Beliau melayangkan mata pisau pada batu dengan lembut bermula dari bahagian bilah pisau yang berdekatan hulu hingga ke hujungnya. Sekali-sekala, Yip Ah Moy akan berhenti dan merendamkan batu pengasahnya ke dalam sebaldi air yang diletakkan bersebelahan meja kerja beliau untuk membasuh serpihan-serpihan asahan dan melincirkan semula batu pengasahnya. Suasana tempat kedua … [Read more...] about Pasangan adik-beradik warga emas teruskan profesion mengasah pisau di Kuala Lumpur

KUALA LUMPUR: Barangan keperluan harian 10 sen (US$0.03), perkhidmatan teksi 10 sen dan rumah transit yang mengenakan bayaran RM1 sehari. Semua ini merupakan sebahagian daripada usaha murni Kuan Chee Heng, 57, pengasas Persatuan Kepolisan Komuniti Malaysia iaitu sebuah organisasi bukan kerajaan (NGO) yang membantu golongan kurang bernasib baik. Untuk Pasar 10 Sen anjuran beliau, Kuan menerima barangan terpakai yang disumbangkan oleh orang ramai termasuk pakaian, perkakas, malah pernah juga sebuah kereta. Barangan tersebut kemudian “dijual” kepada penduduk di komuniti kurang berkemampuan pada harga 10 sen satu. “Asalnya kami hanya memberi makanan, kemudian kami dapati penduduk di komuniti ini memerlukan perkara lain juga,” Kuan memberitahu CNA. “Bayaran kecil 10 sen ini bertujuan untuk mengelakkan kami memberi barangan ini secara percuma, takut ia tidak dihargai,” ujar beliau. Jelas beliau, matlamat utama inisiatif ini adalah membantu membanteras jenayah dengan menyumbangkan … [Read more...] about ‘Uncle Kentang’ bantu golongan miskin Malaysia dengan bayaran serendah 10 sen

KUALA LUMPUR (Bernama): Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has congratulated the local indie film Belaban Hidup: Infeksi Zombie for its victory in the Horror and Science Fiction category at the 2021 World Film Carnival (WFC)-Singapore. In a posting on his Facebook account on Friday (March 26), Muhyiddin said the victory proved that the country was not short of talents in producing international-quality artworks besides continuing the success of other local films and productions in the international arena. "I’m confident that the film which combines the horror and action elements and highlights the story of Dayak warriors in Sarawak could indirectly promote Malaysia, especially the ethnic, cultural and linguistic diversity in Sarawak, to the world. "Congratulations to the Sarawak-born director Ray Lee, Misha Minut (co-producer and scriptwriter) and all quarters involved in the production of the film and actors on this victory which has definitely raised Malaysia's name … [Read more...] about Muhyiddin congratulates Dayak movie for victory at WFC-Singapore 2021

PETALING JAYA: Former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak has admitted to not checking-in using his MySejahtera app before dining-in for a meal in the city. In a Facebook post on Friday (March 19), Najib said he would pay the fine and called for no double-standards. "Yes, it was true. I dined at Kedai Nasi Ayam Chee Meng, which is popular in Kuala Lumpur. Many Muslims come here, too. "Following an arrangement, I was brought straight into the restaurant upon arrival. "I admit my mistake this time for not checking-in although my other officers did so," he said on Friday (March 19). Najib said that he normally adhered to all standard operating procedures (SOP) in all his activities and movement. "It's okay. I ask the authority to issue me a fine for this unintended offence. "The compound for failure to check-in on the MySejahtera app was announced as RM1,500 two days ago. "(If) I pay within seven days for the early bird 50% discount, it will be RM750. I will voluntarily pay the … [Read more...] about Najib admits he did not use MySejahtera app, will accept fine