Anwar: The Untold Story Filming Locations
Anwar: The Untold Story Filming Locations
Jakarta, Indonesia's massive capital, sits on the northwest coast of the island of Java. A historic mix of cultures – Javanese, Malay, Chinese, Arab, Indian and European – has influenced its architecture, language and cuisine. The old town, Kota Tua, is home to Dutch colonial buildings, Glodok (Jakarta’s Chinatown) and the old port of Sunda Kelapa, where traditional wooden schooners dock.
Penang is a state in northwest Malaysia comprising mainland Seberang Perai and Penang Island. On the island, the state capital of George Town is home to landmarks such as colonial Fort Cornwallis, the ornate Chinese clan house Khoo Kongsi and the Kapitan Keling Mosque, all testaments to centuries of foreign influence. To the west, a funicular ascends Penang Hill, with its trails, flower gardens and panoramic views.
Anwar: The Untold Story (2023)
Based on the period in Malaysian Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim's life when he became Finance Minister from 1991 until he was fired from the Cabinet in 1998, which sparked a period of political uprising known as the Malaysian reformasi.
