: Shadow puppetry from Kelantan featuring leather puppets and Ramayana tales.
The "Golden Age" of Malaysian cinema was defined by the legendary P. Ramlee , whose films remain cultural touchstones. Today, the industry is seeing a resurgence with high-production action films like Mat Kilau and internationally acclaimed "Malaysian New Wave" directors. Additionally, Malaysia has become a global hub for animation , producing hits like Upin & Ipin and BoBoiBoy that are exported across Southeast Asia.
