Malaysian YouTubers Dissy are set to debut on the big screen with their new film 'Close Your Kopitiam', a lighthearted comedy exploring themes of family and food, releasing on Chinese New Year 2025.
As we enter 2025, opinions on the quality of local films in Malaysia are divided. While some audiences celebrate the improvement seen in recent Malaysian movies, others remain critical. Malaysian YouTubers known as Dissy , who boast a massive 757,000 subscribers on YouTube alone, are making their big screen debut with Close Your Kopitiam , scheduled for release on Chinese New Year 2025 (January 29). Dissy is renowned for tackling viral issues through comedic parodies.
Close Your Kopitiam, according to the TGV Cinema website, centers on a struggling family business that was once prosperous but now faces difficulties due to poor management. The situation escalates when the Kopitiam encounters a crisis with an influencer. Director Vince Chong, in a report by the New Straits Times, described the film as a lighthearted comedy perfect for Chinese New Year, exploring the themes of food and family, deeply ingrained in Malaysian culture. The movie also stars Singaporean actor Mark Lee, known for his roles in the Money No Enough series, adding to the anticipation.Despite being marketed as a film filled with laughter, chaos, and surprises, Malaysian social media users are divided on Close Your Kopitiam. Some express excitement based on the popularity of the actors, while others continue to support local productions
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