KOTA KINABALU (Oct 29): The launch of Mantera, the first novel from Sabah to be adapted from a film, marks another proud milestone in the state s creative industry. This achievement follows the success of the local film Syurga Dalam Botol directed by Ebi Kornelis, which grossed RM1.5 million within two weeks of screening setting [...]
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