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Rakyat Post
02-05-2025
- Entertainment
- Rakyat Post
Malaysia Ranks 5th In Top 10 Asian Countries With Best Anime Production
Subscribe to our FREE A Facebook page Incredible Asia recently shared a post listing the top 10 Asian countries with the best anime production based on an alleged list on In this list, Malaysia was ranked 5 th , placing it below India (4 th ) and above the Philippines (6 th ). The top three places were unsurprisingly occupied by Japan, South Korea, and China respectively. Malaysia's neighbours, Thailand and Singapore, ranked 7th and 8th respectively. Malaysia has been improving in strides in its animation industry. This can be seen by the rise of local cartoons such as Upin & Ipin, BoBoiBoy, Ejen Ali, and Mechamato. Some of our local animation titles have made waves abroad in countries like Upin & Ipin in Indonesia, Mechamato in Japan, and READ MORE: READ MORE: In February 2023, Mechamato became the first non-Japanese animation to win the Anime Fan Award at the Tokyo Anime Award Festival (TAAF) 2023. READ MORE: READ MORE: From left to right: Upin & Ipin, Ejen Ali, Mechamato, and BoBoiBoy. The Ejen Ali series also won several awards including Best 3D Animated Programme at the 27 th Asian Television Awards. READ MORE: Meanwhile, BoBoiBoy also reached success internationally and won awards, including Best Animated Programme or Series (2D or 3D) at the Asian Academy Creative Awards. BoBoiBoy's merchandise for kids such as toy figurines and the Galaxy Card packs are popular as well. READ MORE: However, many were surprised that India has anime and ranked higher than Malaysia, leading curious viewers asking for some titles to check out. Another Facebook page Asian SEA Story What's anime? While it's great to see the growth and talent in the animation industry, there's still a debate as to what constitutes ''anime.'' For some, all cartoons are anime while others do not believe so. Anime is known as a style of Japanese film and television animation which are typically hand-drawn and computer-generated. In Japan, the term is used to refer to all types of animation productions that are produced there. The anime style is often characterized by colourful graphics, vibrant characters, action-filled plots, and futuristic themes. Some major Japanese studios that popularised anime include Studio Ghibli, Pierrot, Kyoto Animation, MAPPA, Toei Animation, and Madhouse. Share your thoughts with us via TRP's . Get more stories like this to your inbox by signing up for our newsletter.
Free Malaysia Today
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Free Malaysia Today
Creative industry can boost M'sia-Indonesia ties, says ambassador
Malaysia's ambassador to Indonesia, Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin, with Malaysian director Erma Fatima. JAKARTA : Malaysia's creative industry, particularly in film and drama, has the potential to become a new bridge for strengthening cultural ties with Indonesia, according to Malaysia's ambassador to Indonesia, Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin. Speaking during a courtesy call by Malaysian director Erma Fatima, whose real name is Fatimah Rahmad, and her delegation, he said the power of storytelling and the shared cultural values between the countries could help deepen bilateral relations. 'Once upon a time, Malaysia and Indonesia had a cultural exchange programme known as Titian Muhibah, organised by Radio Televisyen Malaysia, Televisi Republik Indonesia, and Radio Republik Indonesia,' he said. Syed Mohamad Hasrin said the programme had served as a platform for introducing arts and culture, and strengthening bilateral relations. 'It is time to revive the era of closeness between Malaysia and Indonesia. Through various creative initiatives, we can build new bridges that further strengthen the sense of kinship and the Nusantara spirit,' he said. The most successful local production to penetrate the Indonesian market so far is the animated series Upin & Ipin, which has captured the hearts of young viewers and become a cultural icon representing Malaysia across Indonesia. 'The success of Upin & Ipin proves that high-quality content that resonates with regional values has great potential for international acceptance,' Syed Mohamad Hasrin said. Malaysia can also take pride in its latest television series Bidaah, produced by Erma's Rumah Karya Citra, which has the potential to be another important platform for enhancing cultural ties with Indonesia. 'We hope that local works highlighting shared values will form the foundation for strong Malaysia–Indonesia relations and renew the spirit of cultural cooperation in this modern era,' Syed Mohamad Hasrin said. Since its premiere last month, Bidaah has become the most-watched drama on Viu, an online streaming platform, garnering over 2.5 billion views across digital platforms and social media in Malaysia and Indonesia.
The Star
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Star
Creative industry can strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia relations, says ambassador
A press conference with the stars of the Viu series Bidaah. The series has the potential to be another important platform for enhancing cultural ties with Indonesia. - ONG SOON HIN/The Star JAKARTA: Malaysia's creative industry, particularly in film and drama, has the potential to become a new bridge for strengthening cultural ties with Indonesia, according to Malaysia's Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin. Speaking during a courtesy call by renowned Malaysian director Erma Fatima, whose real name is Fatimah Rahmad, and her delegation, he said that the power of storytelling and the shared cultural values between the two countries could help deepen bilateral relations. "Once upon a time, Malaysia and Indonesia had a cultural exchange programme known as Titian Muhibah, organised by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI), and Radio Republik Indonesia," he said. Syed Mohamad Hasrin noted that the programme served as a platform to introduce the arts, culture, and to strengthen bilateral relations continuously. However, it is no longer active, leaving a gap in the once-close cultural ties. "It is time to revive the era of closeness between Malaysia and Indonesia. Through various creative initiatives, we can build new bridges that further strengthen the sense of kinship and the Nusantara spirit," he said. The most successful local production to penetrate the Indonesian market so far has been the animated series Upin & Ipin, which has captured the hearts of young viewers and become a cultural icon representing Malaysia across Indonesia. "The success of Upin & Ipin proves that high-quality content that resonates with regional values has great potential for international acceptance," he added. Malaysia can now also take pride in the latest television series Bidaah, produced by Erma's Rumah Karya Citra, which has the potential to be another important platform for enhancing cultural ties with Indonesia. "We hope that local works highlighting shared values will form the foundation for strong Malaysia-Indonesia relations and renew the spirit of cultural cooperation in this modern era," Syed Mohamad Hasrin said. Since its premiere last month, Bidaah has become the most-watched drama on Viu, an online streaming platform, garnering over 2.5 billion views across digital platforms and social media in Malaysia and Indonesia. - Bernama
Daily Express
29-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Daily Express
Creative industry can boost Malaysia-Indonesia ties, says ambassador
Published on: Tuesday, April 29, 2025 Published on: Tue, Apr 29, 2025 By: Bernama Text Size: Malaysia's ambassador to Indonesia, Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin, with Malaysian director Erma Fatima. JAKARTA: Malaysia's creative industry, particularly in film and drama, has the potential to become a new bridge for strengthening cultural ties with Indonesia, according to Malaysia's ambassador to Indonesia, Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin. Speaking during a courtesy call by Malaysian director Erma Fatima, whose real name is Fatimah Rahmad, and her delegation, he said the power of storytelling and the shared cultural values between the countries could help deepen bilateral relations. 'Once upon a time, Malaysia and Indonesia had a cultural exchange programme known as Titian Muhibah, organised by Radio Televisyen Malaysia, Televisi Republik Indonesia, and Radio Republik Indonesia,' he said. Syed Mohamad Hasrin said the programme had served as a platform for introducing arts and culture, and strengthening bilateral relations. 'It is time to revive the era of closeness between Malaysia and Indonesia. Through various creative initiatives, we can build new bridges that further strengthen the sense of kinship and the Nusantara spirit,' he said. The most successful local production to penetrate the Indonesian market so far is the animated series Upin & Ipin, which has captured the hearts of young viewers and become a cultural icon representing Malaysia across Indonesia. 'The success of Upin & Ipin proves that high-quality content that resonates with regional values has great potential for international acceptance,' Syed Mohamad Hasrin said. Malaysia can also take pride in its latest television series Bidaah, produced by Erma's Rumah Karya Citra, which has the potential to be another important platform for enhancing cultural ties with Indonesia. 'We hope that local works highlighting shared values will form the foundation for strong Malaysia–Indonesia relations and renew the spirit of cultural cooperation in this modern era,' Syed Mohamad Hasrin said. Since its premiere last month, Bidaah has become the most-watched drama on Viu, an online streaming platform, garnering over 2.5 billion views across digital platforms and social media in Malaysia and Indonesia. * Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss. * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
Barnama
28-04-2025
- Entertainment
- Barnama
Creative Industry Can Strengthen Malaysia-Indonesia Relations, Says Ambassador
By Mohd Iswandi Kasan Anuar JAKARTA, April 28 (Bernama) -- Malaysia's creative industry, particularly in film and drama, has the potential to become a new bridge for strengthening cultural ties with Indonesia, according to Malaysia's Ambassador to Indonesia, Datuk Syed Mohamad Hasrin Tengku Hussin. Speaking during a courtesy call by renowned Malaysian director Erma Fatima, whose real name is Fatimah Rahmad, and her delegation, he said that the power of storytelling and the shared cultural values between the two countries could help deepen bilateral relations. bootstrap slideshow "Once upon a time, Malaysia and Indonesia had a cultural exchange programme known as Titian Muhibah, organised by Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM), Televisi Republik Indonesia (TVRI), and Radio Republik Indonesia," he said. Syed Mohamad Hasrin noted that the programme served as a platform to introduce the arts, culture, and to strengthen bilateral relations continuously. However, it is no longer active, leaving a gap in the once-close cultural ties. "It is time to revive the era of closeness between Malaysia and Indonesia. Through various creative initiatives, we can build new bridges that further strengthen the sense of kinship and the Nusantara spirit," he said. The most successful local production to penetrate the Indonesian market so far has been the animated series Upin & Ipin, which has captured the hearts of young viewers and become a cultural icon representing Malaysia across Indonesia. "The success of Upin & Ipin proves that high-quality content that resonates with regional values has great potential for international acceptance," he added. Malaysia can now also take pride in the latest television series Bidaah, produced by Erma's Rumah Karya Citra, which has the potential to be another important platform for enhancing cultural ties with Indonesia.
