'Bukit Kepong' brings Muar families together for Malaysia Day screening
MUAR: A jetty beside a mussel-farming and fishing community here was transformed into an open-air cinema on Saturday night, drawing about 130 residents for a community Wayang Pacak screening of Bukit Kepong.
On Saturday night, a jetty in Sungai Balang Laut became an open-air cinema for a community Wayang Pacak screening of Bukit Kepong, drawing approximately 130 residents. The turnout exceeded expectations, with families gathering to watch the 1981 Malaysian historical film and enjoy food and conversation. For some, the evening brought back memories of communal outdoor movie nights, while for others, it provided a unique way to experience Malaysian history.
The choice of film was decided collectively by the community, with the event organised by Kamariah Shakirin Mustafa, founder of YouthLabs Social Hub, and Tok Syahroni Bin Dulah Hussein, Sungai Gersik village chief. The event took place at Laman Kupang, Sungai Balang Laut, and was sponsored by the Sungai Balang sub-district head and the Muar District Information Office.
The screening was the first in Kamariah's Muo for Muar series, with future screenings planned for different communities and spaces across Muar. The Wayang Pacak series aims to make history more accessible to younger generations and promote community engagement, as part of YouthLabs Social Hub's work in youth empowerment and civic initiatives.
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