Malaysian feature film MACAI has secured five nominations at the 11th Anugerah Majlis Pengkritik Filem Kuala Lumpur (AMPFKL), reaffirming its standing as one of the notable local productions of the year.
The film is nominated in the following categories:
- Best Film – MACAI
- Best Director – Sun-J Perumal
- Best Actor – Karnan Kanapathy
- Best Supporting Actor – Kuben Mahadevan
- Best Cinematography – Gwai Lou
The nominations recognize the film’s achievements across both creative and technical categories, highlighting the contributions of its cast and production team.
In a statement, the filmmakers expressed gratitude to the Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Awards and the AMPFKL organizing committee for their continued efforts in supporting and celebrating Malaysian cinema.
“We are deeply honored and grateful for this recognition from the Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Awards,” the team said, while also acknowledging the dedication of the organizers in championing local filmmaking.
The MACAI team also thanked film critics, cast members, crew, production partners, friends, and supporters who have accompanied the film throughout its journey.
The filmmakers further congratulated fellow nominees, describing this year’s competition as exceptionally strong and noting that every nomination reflects the passion and commitment that continue to elevate Malaysian cinema.
While the awards results remain to be announced, the team emphasized that being recognized alongside fellow filmmakers and artists is already a meaningful achievement.
Directed by Sun-J Perumal, MACAI has garnered attention for its storytelling and performances, with the latest nominations adding to the film’s growing list of accolades within the local film industry.
The 11th Anugerah Majlis Pengkritik Filem Kuala Lumpur (AMPFKL) celebrates excellence in Malaysian filmmaking and recognizes outstanding achievements across various categories in the industry.
