‘Director’ Khairy’s debut film hits the big screen


Behind the scenes: Khairy talking to actors on the set of his directorial debut ‘Teguh’. — Nadia J. Mahfix / Ikal Mayang

PETALING JAYA: Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has gone from making policies to making films, stepping behind the camera for the first time to direct a short film scheduled to be screened today.

Khairy is among 18 directors contributing to Ikal Mayang, a short film project helping women tell their stories. The project is organised by non-profit organisation Women: girls.

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