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By Ian Jeremiah Patrick Friday, 12 Jun 2026 12:00 PM MYT KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — South Korean thriller Colony continues its box-office reign, holding on to the No. 1 spot for a third consecutive week, while local horror hit Polong has climbed to second after grossing RM12 million in just 11 days of release.Meanwhile, buzzy Hollywood titles Backrooms and Masters of the Universe are drawing positive reviews, giving Malaysian cinemagoers even more reason to head back to theatres.On the streaming front, K-dramas are once again dominating viewing charts, with Teach You a Lesson leading Netflix rankings while Reborn Rookie tops the list on Viu.Over on Disney+, audiences are showing strong interest in series including Alice & Steve and Best of the World with Antoni Porowski.From binge-worthy series and blockbuster films to fresh music releases and page-turning reads, there’s plenty to keep you entertained this weekend.As always, Malay Mail rounds up the standout entertainment picks worth adding to your watchlist, playlist and reading pile.Top 10 films in local cinemas (Domestic & International) (June 4 to 7)ColonyPolongBackroomsMasters Of The Universe5 BomohThe Furious: Pertaruhan MaruahTarung: UnforgivenThe Sheep DetectivesParimala And CoThe Amazing Digital Circus: The Last ActSource: Cinema.com and GSCTop 10 streaming (June 1 to 7)Netflix (Top 10 TV)TV SeriesTeach You a Lesson: Limited SeriesBapa Mentuaku Mafia: Season 1Good Boys Go to Heaven: Season 1Griya: Season 1My Royal Nemesis: Limited SeriesJae-seok’s B&B Rules!: Season 1The WONDERfools: Limited SeriesMichael Jackson: The Verdict: Season 1Ashes to Crown: Season 1Gokusen: Season 1Source: Netflix Top 10Viu (Top 10 shows)Reborn RookieRunning Man (2026)Zhan Zhao AdventuresAku Pilih PelangiThe ScarecrowSeadanya KitaUnplanned Trip: Limited EditionTaxi Driver 3Study GroupLovely RunnerSource: Viu FrontpageDisney+ (Top 10 shows)Alice & SteveBest of the World with Antoni PorowskiDoctor on the EdgeNot Suitable for WorkTracker: Season 3Celebrity Wheel of Fortune: Season 6Get RealThe Flowers of EvilWelcome to Wrexham: Season 5Criminal Minds: Evolution: Season 19Source: Disney+Top 10 songs of the week (Spotify) (June 3 to 6)Ariana Grande — hate that i made you love mePiche Kota — Bahagia LagiRaim Laode — Iqro’Bruno Mars — Risk It AllKaty Perry — The One That Got AwayJustin Bieber — Beauty And A Beat (w/ Nicki Minaj)Sal Priadi — Ada titik-titik di ujung doaIfan Seventeen — Jangan Paksa Rindu — BedaNadhif Basalamah — kota ini tak sama tanpamuNadhif Basalamah — bergema sampai selamanyaTop 10 Malay songs of the week (Spotify) (June 3 to 6)Adira Suhaimi — Sayang Orang SamaAufahanie — ButterflyDatuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza, Ade Govinda — Menamakanmu CintaAlpha — P Ramlee SalomaZynakal, Zamir Harith, Mojack Hafiz, Bel Janni — Dalam DiamMojo — RomancintaHael Husaini, Nadeera — PelukNadhif Basalamah, Aziz Harun, Aisha Retno — Kota ini tak sama tanpamuReedzwann — Suarasi Sering SalahIfan Seventeen — Jangan Paksa Rindu — BedaSource: Kworb and SpotifyTop 10 books of the week (May 29 to June 4)FictionThe Ocean Would Paint Me Blue by Zoulfa Katouh (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)Strange Buildings by Uketsu (Pushkin Vertigo)Project Hail Mary by Andy Weir (HarperCollins)Strange Pictures by Uketsu (HarperVia)As Long as the Lemon Trees Grow by Zoulfa Katouh (Little, Brown Books for Young Readers)Strange Houses by Uketsu (HarperVia)Before the Coffee Gets Cold #6: Before I Knew I Loved You by Toshikazu Kawaguchi (HANOVER SQUARE PRESS US)Meet Me at the Convenience Store by the Sea by Sonoko Machida (G.P. Putnam’s Sons)The Divorce by Freida McFadden (Poisoned Pen Press)King of Gluttony by Ana Huang (Piatkus)Non-FictionAtomic Habits by James Clear (Avery)Surrounded by Idiots (10th Anniversary Edition) by Thomas Erikson (Macmillan Audio)I Want to Die but I Want to Eat Tteokbokki by Baek Sehee (Penerbit Haru)How to Win Friends & Influence People by Dale Carnegie (Gallery Books)Everything I Know About Love by Dolly Alderton (Harper)Murdle #4: The School of Mystery by GT Karber (Souvenir Press Ltd)The Let Them Theory by Mel Robbins & Sawyer Robbins (Hay House LLC)The Subtle Art of Not Giving a F*ck by Mark Manson (HarperOne)The Art of Letting Go by Nick Trenton (NTCS Inc)It’s Okay Not to Get Along with Everyone by Dancing Snail (Blink Publishing)Mutiara Minda (Malay Novels)Badass Wife Ungku Jabbar by Mia Azwari (Hash Novels Publication)Thariq Ridzuwan Commando’s: His Treasure by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif)Kaisar by Jiwa (Nukilan Biruni Publication)Rubah Putih by Ramlee Awang Murshid (Buku Prima)Mi Linda by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif)Yes! Captain Zul Aaryan by Wnfhanna (Idea Kreatif)Kaisar: Secret Chapter by Jiwa (Nukilan Biruni)Mi Carino by Hudanajwa (Idea Kreatif)Empayar: Hikayat Putera Tanpa Nama by Teme Abdullah (Iman Publication)Rahsia Danny by Teme Abdullah (Iman Publication)Source: MPH
Malay Mail’s Top 10 Picks: Three weeks on, ‘Colony’ still reigns as ‘Polong’ hits RM12m
KUALA LUMPUR, June 12 — South Korean thriller Colony continues its box-office reign, holding on to the No. 1 spot for a third consecutive week, while local horror hit Polong has...















