The preparation behind the action
Sinar Harian reports that Fadlan Hazim spent 24 hours training with VAT 69 commandos for Takluk 2: Op Daulat. The preparation was for his role as Sarjan Apot and included handling weapons, learning shooting techniques and carrying combat equipment, including a helmet and armour vest weighing up to 10 kilograms. Sinar Harian reports that the actor said his training represented about 60 per cent of the real exercise.
Sinar Harian reports that the film is due in cinemas later this year and is inspired by the Lahad Datu incursion and Operation Daulat in 2013. The report describes it as a continuation of Takluk: Lahad Datu, which was released in 2024. Veteran actor Datuk Eman Manan told the publication that preparing for a role requires intellectual, emotional and physical understanding. Sinar Harian also reports that filming involved security personnel working for up to 16 hours a day alongside the cast.
Updated Saturday 24 October. Compiled from Sinar Harian, with this site’s own listings.
Where Malay films usually play
Recent Malay releases have played at GSC, TGV, FST, Amerin, Mega, Paragon, AE Cinemas, One Cinemas, 10 Star and Dadi: Baga, Baga : Esok Untuk Siapa, Bedilan, Bobohizan: Next Generation and Giring, all still showing.