A ‘Sandiwara’ to sell Malaysia

An authentic ride: In ‘Sandiwara’, one character Yeoh plays is a carefree waitress who whizzes through the alleys lined with pre-war houses on her bicycle in George Town. — Photos: Sandiwara/Self-Portrait

OSCAR winner Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh’s 10-minute film could not have come at a better time. It’s Chinese New Year and the country has just launched Visit Malaysia 2026.

Most of us are also exhausted of the country’s incessant toxic race and religious politics. We are in search of positive and productive content that can lift up our spirits.

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