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Astro Shaw’s movie, ‘The Journey’ has received an “Outstanding Arts and Entertainment Award” in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) for its highest box office collection of all time.
Choo Chi Han, executive producer of ‘The Journey’ and Astro’s Vice President of Chinese Customer Business received the MBR award from Dato’ Hasan Malek, Minister of Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism at the prestigious “MBR Night of Achievers and Awards Presentation 2014” held last night. Also present were the cast members, Frankie Lee, Joanne Yew and Sherry Aljeffri.
Choo Chi Han said, “We are overwhelmed by how the movie has touched the hearts of so many Malaysians, who have been so generous and supportive of this movie. We dedicate the MBR award to Malaysians for putting ‘The Journey’ as part of history in the local film industry.”
Director Chiu Keng Guan, currently in Udine, Italy for the European premiere of ‘The Journey’ in the 16th Far East Film Festival said, “It is truly an honour to showcase our unique Malaysian story to the European film enthusiasts who enjoyed and appreciated ‘The Journey’. I am touched and humbled that the universal values of humanity being told through Malaysians’ perspective is resonating well with global audience. Without recognition from Malaysians, we wouldn’t have come this far.”
Frankie Lee, 74, who plays Uncle Chuan, a conservative father in the movie said, “It is an unforgettable experience to be part of this popular movie. I only realised the movie has been so well-received when so many people on the street start calling my name for autograph. I am grateful this project made it possible for my dream to take off, just like the hot-air balloon in the movie!”
‘The Journey’, presented by Astro Shaw Sdn Bhd and produced by Woohoo Pictures, set a new box-office record for the highest grossing Malaysian film with a collection of RM17.28 million within 56 days of its theatrical release. ‘The Journey’ was released in Malaysian and Singaporean cinemas on 30th January and 20th March 2014 respectively, and has a planned release in Taiwan in later this year.
The Malaysia Book of Records (MBR) has set a milestone in the local annals of publications, and served as the catalyst for Malaysians to challenge or inspire themselves by exceeding their own expectations or going that extra distance which will keep the ‘Jalur Gemilang’ flying high.
