{"id":1271,"date":"2026-06-07T17:34:06","date_gmt":"2026-06-07T17:34:06","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/?p=1271"},"modified":"2026-06-07T17:34:06","modified_gmt":"2026-06-07T17:34:06","slug":"macai-receives-five-nominations-at-the-11th-kuala-lumpur-film-critics-awards","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/?p=1271","title":{"rendered":"MACAI Receives Five Nominations at the 11th Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Awards"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"823\" height=\"1024\" src=\"https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_4727-823x1024.jpg\" class=\"wp-image-1269\" srcset=\"https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_4727-823x1024.jpg 823w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_4727-241x300.jpg 241w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_4727-768x955.jpg 768w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_4727-1235x1536.jpg 1235w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_4727-338x420.jpg 338w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_4727-696x866.jpg 696w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_4727-1068x1329.jpg 1068w, https:\/\/travelwithatm.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2026\/06\/img_4727.jpg 1320w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 823px) 100vw, 823px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">Malaysian feature film&nbsp;<em>MACAI<\/em>&nbsp;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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">The film is nominated in the following categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Best Film \u2013\u00a0<em>MACAI<\/em><\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Director \u2013 Sun-J Perumal<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Actor \u2013 Karnan Kanapathy<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Supporting Actor \u2013 Kuben Mahadevan<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Best Cinematography \u2013 Gwai Lou<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">The nominations recognize the film\u2019s achievements across both creative and technical categories, highlighting the contributions of its cast and production team.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe are deeply honored and grateful for this recognition from the Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Awards,\u201d the team said, while also acknowledging the dedication of the organizers in championing local filmmaking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">The&nbsp;<em>MACAI<\/em>&nbsp;team also thanked film critics, cast members, crew, production partners, friends, and supporters who have accompanied the film throughout its journey.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">The filmmakers further congratulated fellow nominees, describing this year\u2019s competition as exceptionally strong and noting that every nomination reflects the passion and commitment that continue to elevate Malaysian cinema.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">While the awards results remain to be announced, the team emphasized that being recognized alongside fellow filmmakers and artists is already a meaningful achievement.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"isSelectedEnd wp-block-paragraph\">Directed by Sun-J Perumal,&nbsp;<em>MACAI<\/em>&nbsp;has garnered attention for its storytelling and performances, with the latest nominations adding to the film\u2019s growing list of accolades within the local film industry.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The 11th Anugerah Majlis Pengkritik Filem Kuala Lumpur (AMPFKL) celebrates excellence in Malaysian filmmaking and recognizes outstanding achievements across various categories in the industry.<\/strong><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Malaysian feature film&nbsp;MACAI&nbsp;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. 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