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HISTORYâ„¢ celebrates Merdeka with two new gripping documentaries
– The Malayan Emergency and VAT 69: Malaysia’s Very Able Troopers
In celebration of the 53rd anniversary of Malaysia’s independence, AETN All Asia Networks which owns and operates the channel HISTORY™ in Malaysia, and FINAS, The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia have co-produced two original programs chronicling the gripping story of the country’s struggle against communism.
First, The Malayan Emergency, premiering 15th August at 8pm, reveals the epic and inspiring story of a 12 year undeclared war in the midst of which independent Malaysia emerged. And then on August 22 at 8pm, VAT 69: Malaysia’s Very Able Troopers gives a compelling account of the elite SAS styled commando unit of the Royal Malaysian Police Force that was formed after the 1969 communist insurgency erupted, and ultimately forced them into laying down their arms in 1989.
Both programs are scheduled on HISTORY (Astro Channel 555) as part of Astro’s NegaraKU 2010 campaign.
Louis Boswell, General Manager of AETN All Asia Networks, comments “the story of the battle against communism forms the back drop of much of Malaysia’s modern history. These two programmes tell the story of heroism, sacrifice and tragedy and to date have not been properly covered on an international broadcaster, such as HISTORY™.
We are very glad to have been able to collaborate with FINAS to produce these shows and provide Malaysians with a platform to learn about their history and heritage. Both programmes are exactly the type of shows that our viewers appreciate and expect —seminal moments in history, dramatically recreated and narrated.
Mohd Mahyidin Mustakim, Director General of Finas, comments, “Finas is very proud to be involved with AETN All Asia Networks on these two projects for HISTORY.
As part of the vision of Dato Seri Utama Dr Rais Yatim, Minister of Information, Communication and Culture, projects such as these continue to foster creativity and development within our production industry in Malaysia, while bringing significant Malaysian stories to an audience across Asia.â€
The Malayan Emergency and VAT 69: Malaysia’s Very Able Troopers, give audiences a compelling and in-depth look into the pivotal events that shaped Malaysia’s national identity.
To address the needs of viewers, both programs are available in Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese subtitles. Dual language with English and Bahasa Malaysia voice over will be available for The Malayan Emergency. Also on HISTORY this month is the well-received local production Al Maunah: The Malaysian Arms Heist, airing right after Vat 69: Malaysia’s Very Able Troopers, on 22nd August at 9pm.
HISTORYâ„¢ is available on Astro Channel 555. It is a 24-hour network with Bahasa Malaysia and Chinese subtitles.
About HISTORYâ„¢
HISTORYâ„¢ is the leading destination for revealing, award-winning original non-fiction series and event-driven specials that connect history with viewers in an informative, immersive and entertaining manner across multiple platforms. Programming covers a diverse variety of historical genres ranging from military history to contemporary history, technology to natural history, as well as science, archaeology and pop culture. Among the network’s program offerings are hit series such as Dogfights, Battle 360, The Universe, Cities of The Underworld and Monster Quest, as well as acclaimed specials including Life After People, China’s First Emperor, Einstein and Lost Book of Nostradamus. For more information, please visit http://www.historyasia.com
About National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS)
National Film Development Corporation of Malaysia (FINAS), a corporation within the Ministry of Information Communication And Culture Malaysia was established in 1981 to encourage, to preserve and to develop the film industry in Malaysia. FINAS has since set up numerous facilities to promote the industry, as well as market Malaysian films to the world. For more information on FINAS, please visit http://www.finas.gov.my
