“May the 4th be with you”, as all Star Wars fans are chanting worldwide! The official Star Wars Day comes to a close this week (4th May 2025), and dedicated fans have lived up to the day. With tribute posts and cosplays, Instagram and Twitter were riddled with the 4th of May references, but these Mandalorian fans have taken it a step further.
Meet Mandalorians in Malaysia, your newest unconventional travel guides to Malaysia’s hidden gems, conquering the scene in Mandalorian fashion. One look at their postings on Instagram will give you an insight into their unique selling point; their character cameos in each post directed from their point of view.
Launched in 2024 by Shoon and his team, the page is dedicated to their shared love of Malaysia. As explained in the captions of the first post, “It all started from our love of Malaysia, and how we wanted to share that love of our country and its many hidden gems with our friends and family. We hope to bring you that with this platform, but with a twist”. Each post is beautifully crafted and photographed in a movie-like scene featuring the stellar scenery of Malaysia’s hidden gems, such as “Pantai Mek Mas” in Kota Bahru and the Algontory Stable located in Jeram.
Working with a team of 8 and himself, the “Malaysian Mandalorians” track through lush forests and, of course, hot sun with full costumes. Aside from showcasing each place, the team also provides information on how to access these hidden, uncharted spots for others to come and experience as well. Highlighting their most iconic scene at “Pantai Mek Mas”, Shoon says, “The journey there was an experience itself, but spotting the great sand dune upon arrival as it slowly got taller and taller really was… eye-opening”.
Fans of the account who meet Shoon and his team during conventions often remark on the authenticity of each shot, linking it to either AI or a green screen, where a dive into the account will prove them wrong, as most posts are accompanied by a reel of the team going on the expedition.
In true Mandalorian fashion, Mandalorians in Malaysia definitely showed us that “This is the way” to experience and discover what our country has in store for us right under our noses! What do we think about Mandalorians in Malaysia?
Alyssa Gabrielle contributed to this article
