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Malaysia lands US$22 million in film and TV projects as Johor bids to become regional creative hub
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· October 1, 2026
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Key points Partners from Australia and South Korea will work together with a local studio to produce content worth US$22 million over two years. Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir has announced a collaboration to produce film and television content.
Economy Minister Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir has announced a collaboration to produce film and television content. This effort aims to establish a regional hub for content production and creative technologies. Partners from Australia and South Korea will work together with a local studio to produce content worth US$22 million over two years.
The collaboration involves co-productions with partners from overseas, including Madman Entertainment and Greenpatch Studio. Further details about the projects are available, including the types of content to be produced.
Investments in the creative sector are being made, with the goal of becoming a hub for international content production and virtual production. More information can be found through Invest Johor and other sources.
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Category: News Published: October 1, 2026 Source: The Independent Singapore Reading time: 1 min
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