LATE YASMIN AHMAD WINS BEST DIRECTOR AT APFF

FROM NURQALBY MOHD REDA

TAIPEI, Dec 6 (Bernama) -- The late Yasmin Ahmad won best director via her
last film "Mualaf" at 54th Asia Pacific Film Festival (APFF) here Saturday
night.

Malaysian Film Producers Association president Ahmad Puad Onah who led the
country's delegation said that it was the first such award won by Malaysia.

"This is a historic occcasion for Malaysia," he told Bernama after the
festival ended at Dr Sun Yet-Sen Memorial Hall.

Ahmad Puad who received the award said he was proud with Yasmin's
achievement as it not only brought glory to Malaysia but he was also close to
her.

"I am sure that the late Yasmin will be very proud with this award," he
added.

"Mualaf" which starred newcomer Sharifah Amani is about three individuals
searching for spiritual peace via religion.

Yasmin died from brain haemorrhage in Damansara Specialist Hospital,
Petaling Jaya on July 26 last year at age 51.

The award won by Yasmin was the only won by Malaysia at the film festival.

Four other films entered were Magika, Lagenda Budak Setan, Pisau Cukur and
Cinta Ais Kacang.

Malaysia's past winners were the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee for best actor in
(Anakku Sazali - 1957), Maya Karin for best actress (2004) and Datin Seri Tiara
Jacquelina), also for best actress (2005).

-- BERNAMA