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It’s never easy making a movie itself. Money and budget will always be a factor and it’s never to get the most out of the resources especially in Brunei Darussalam. The local shows that I have caught in the local cinemas were Apa Ada Dengan Rina (2013) and Yasmine (2014), both winning accolades regionally and internationally respectively. Another thing is that both movies scored 7.6 on IMDB. Interesting fact!!

So this is the third local movie I will be catching in our local cinemas – Awang Semaun: Rise of the Warrior. There has been a lot of buzz on their social media accounts so I believe this is enough to garner interested from the public to support the locally made movie. I’m not sure how much was spent on the movie.

The movie was directed by Azmi Matassan of Supasta Production and it’s amazing that the entire cast and the crew were volunteers. Sometimes this can be a good thing but can be unfavorable as well but just as long as their intentions are the same, there won’t be much challenges. I applaud the leadership of the producer to make this movie into a reality with the available limited resources.

The intention of the movie is simple – to remind the public that Brunei had its own legendary warriors in the past. Remember the first Sultan of Brunei? Awang Alak Betatar. In history, Awang Semaun himself was the younger brother of Awang Alak Betatar and he became the protector for the Sultan and his people from pirates and colonizers.

According to Azmi in the interview with The Brunei Times, the historically inspired movie is an experimental movie since it’s supported through volunteerism.

I shall be catching this movie tonight and I congratulate the team behind Awang Semaun: Rise of the Warrior. By the way, the movie is spoken in Malay language without any subtitles.

Azmi Matassan of Supasta Production (fourth from the right) during the press screening of Awang Semaun a few weeks’ ago. Image courtesy of Abdul Azim Kassim of The Brunei Times.

The official trailer for Awang Semaun: The Rise of the Warrior.

Still have time to buy tickets for the 24th July show

So any Brunei fans of BIGBANG? Guess what? BIGBANG returns to Malaysia as part of their new headlining world tour. BIGBANG 2015 World Tour [MADE] in Malaysia is scheduled to take place on Saturday, July 25 (sold out show) at 6pm with an additional show on Friday, July 24 at 8.30pm, both happening at Bukit Jalil Putra Indoor Stadium in Kuala Lumpur.

The organiser, IME Productions said that the additional show was due to the fans’ overwhelming request as tickets for the show on July 25 was sold out in less than a week. This marks BIGBANG first time performing a total of 2 shows in Malaysia.

The world tour coincides with their upcoming album, MADE, which is their first album in 3 years. Supported by Malaysia Major Events, a division of Malaysia Convention and Exhibition Bureau (MyCEB), an agency under the Ministry of Tourism and Culture Malaysia, the popularity of the idol group is expected to draw a huge number of fans.

Formed in 2006, BIGBANG consists of members G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung, and Seungri. The five-member group is known for their chart-topping hits worldwide and has arguably the most international recognition and accolades to their name. They previously seized the “Best Asia and Pacific Act” and even beat Britney Spears to the “Best Worldwide Act” at the 2011 MTV Europe Music Awards. They were the only K-pop boy group to receive the “2015 YouTube Music Awards”.

Fans who wish to catch the most anticipated K-pop concert in Malaysia better act quickly before tickets run out! Tickets are available online via authorised ticket agent TicketCharge at www.ticketcharge.com.my or contact TicketCharge Hotline +603 92228811or IME Productions +603 21666166 to purchase the tickets.

Ticket prices for BIGBANG 2015 WORLD TOUR [MADE] IN MALAYSIA as below:

  Rock Zone A – RM798 (Free standing)

  Rock Zone B – RM698 (Free standing)

  VIP Cat 1 – RM698 (Numbered seat)

  Cat 2 – RM598 (Numbered seat)

  Cat 3 – RM498 (Numbered seat)

  Cat 4 – RM288 (Numbered seat)

** Ticket prices are inclusive of 6% Goods & Services Tax (GST) but exclusive of RM4 ticket processing fee.

Fans who purchased tickets for Rock Zone A, Rock Zone B or VIP Cat 1 are entitled to a lucky draw for the Sound Check Party.

For more concert information, please visit IME Productions official Facebook www.facebook.com/imepmy or BIGBANG official Facebook.

The seating arrangement

My favourite song of BIGBANG. Well, this song was 3 years old.