This Merdeka, celebrate the many talents of Malaysia’s actors, writers and filmmakers with some of the latest homegrown favourites available to stream now on Disney+ Hotstar!
Ranging from family-friendly shows to unforgettable dramas, here are six great shows to add to your watchlist for the upcoming long weekend.
1. “Club Mickey Mouse” Season 4
Catch these seven talented young Malaysian Mouseketeers in “Club Mickey Mouse’s” special episode, “Better Together” premiering in conjunction with Merdeka on 25th August, in Disney+ Hotstar’s first live action original production to be released in Malaysia! With songs, laughter, fun and games, there’s plenty for the family to enjoy.
2. “Ayahanda”
A heartfelt, thought-provoking drama, “Ayahanda” tells the tale of a village Imam who faces challenges when his village seeks to replace him with someone younger, while also struggling to connect with his children. Since its premiere in July, this TV series has fast become a fan favourite on the platform.
3. “Ada Hantu”
The latest blockbuster to premiere exclusively on Disney+ Hotstar, “Ada Hantu” marks Hairul Azreen directorial debut and has received positive reviews from fans. Catch supernatural sceptic Aliff tries to prove that ghosts aren’t real by challenging his friends to spend a night in an old, abandoned house. But as the night goes on, he soon realises that the house is not all that he imagined it to be.
Do check out our full interview with the director and cast here.
4. “Anak Sena”
A young teacher seeks to guide and hone the talents of his students in an Orang Asli community in this story of sacrifice and perseverance that is sure to tug on heartstrings. Premiering on 26th August, stream this mini-series first on Disney+ Hotstar from 7am onwards ahead of its release on primetime television.
5. “Terlerai Noktah”
Don’t miss this psycho-thriller meant for the most daring of viewers as a nurse at a psychiatric hospital is tugged into a mystery when a string of strange occurrences take place after a new patient is admitted. Premiering on 26th August, stream this mini-series first on Disney+ Hotstar from 7am onwards ahead of its release on primetime television.
6. “Upin & Ipin” Season 13
Long-time fan favourites “Upin & Ipin” return in an all-new season – with new adventures and new daily life lessons to learn that’s bound to delight their young audiences across the country!
