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It's not everyday that Hollywood<\/a> or Bollywood flies over to the beautiful\u00a0shores\u00a0of Southeast Asia to capture our Asian essence to complement in their films. That said, Malaysia has been a top location for modern and traditional background scenery. It has since caught the attention of several directors in both older and more recent films. Not only does Malaysia provide a vast array of beautiful backdrops and scenic vistas, shooting there also promotes the beautiful country and invites more tourists onto their shores.<\/p>

The next time you sit in front of the big screens, do keep a look out for\u00a0the background scenery. Chances are, you're bound to find a familiar terrain\u00a0amidst the busy actors. Take this as an opportunity to check out the beautiful hidden gems in Malaysia<\/a>\u00a0so you can plan your next trip across the culturally rich country\u00a0too. Also, with the increase of tourists flocking down to Southeast Asia<\/a>, it's no wonder why\u00a0more places are getting recognised and making appearances on\u00a0the big screens.<\/p>

Here, we have included a list of 5 famous movies that were filmed in Malaysia, both old and new. Browse through the gallery to know more!<\/p>

Sonia Lourdes<\/em><\/p>

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Southeast Asian Film Festival 2015: Our top 5 movies to watch<\/a><\/p>

Movie Mania: 10 Films you should watch with your child<\/a><\/p> ","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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