'Abang Adik' swept the top three prizes at Italy's 25th Far East Film Festival. Photo: Handout
The film Abang Adik has made history as the first Chinese-language film to receive Asean Records recognition for its success in securing the most international awards, festival nominations, and global screenings.
The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) said the film, directed and written by Jin Ong, had garnered attention at international film festivals since 2023, winning 28 international awards and receiving 69 nominations at various film festivals worldwide.
