Sarawak offers the advantage of a ‘natural studio’ to filmmakers

suppadmin | December 8, 2016

Sarawak offers the advantage of a ‘natural studio’ to local and international filmmakers and production houses.

Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Abang Johari Tun Openg , who is Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, said Sarawak including Miri said Sarawak especially Miri has a lot to offer in term of tourism which included beach, jungles and caves.

He said Sarawak has a natural jungle which is unique and beautiful but at the same time, there is a lot of talent among movie makers.

Officiating at the filming for ‘Blue Tears’, the first China-Malaysia online movie project at a hotel recently, Abang Jo said the movie has a local background story which featured many local spots in Bekenu, Mulu and Lambir.

This, he said blend in well in culture and heritage among the Chinese, Natives and Malays,

He hoped that more movies would be made here in the future even from the West as this would inadvertently promote tourism in Sarawak.

Also present were Piasau assemblyman Datuk Sebastian Ting, Mayor Adam Yii, Global China Film (Malaysia) Sdn Bhd chairman Oliver Yong and Global Business Club (China) president Chen Yu He.