It's a wrap!
By Rosli Abidin Yahya

Encik Onn Ariffin (centre), Sabah's Jaawat Pelangi Executive Chairman with counterpart Pg Hj Abu Bakar (right) the executive producer of Phab Production paying a Chinese New Year visit to the house of Lim Seng Kok (left), the Registrar of Chinese Marriage for Bandar Seri Begawan and Temburong in Jalan Tutong

From left: The adviser of the Phab Production Pg Kerma Negara Pg Anak Hj Abd Wahab bin Pg Sabtu Kamaluddin, the Sabah Member of Parliament and Senate Senator Datuk Hajah Dayangku Mahani Tun Pengiran Haji Ahmad Raffae who is also the financier of the joint-venture project and Afina Willy Edwin, the Brunei artiste playing the lead role in 'Dayangku'

The Brunei-Sabah joint telemovie production Dayangku wrapped up filming in the Sultanate yesterday noon. Unique scenes from Brunei, including Kampong Ayer were shot for the movie. The production team the headed home to add the final touches of the telemovie.

First to fly home was the Sabah Member of Senate and Parliament Senator Datuk Hajah Dayangku Mahani Tun Pengiran Haji Ahmad Raffae, the financier of the project, which has been regarded as vital towards promoting the ethnic culture of both countries for the benefit of the eco-tourism industry.

The two production houses also held a 'doa selamat' at Kg Rimba on Wednesday night. It was attended by the adviser of the Phab Production, Pg Kerma Negara Pg Anak Hj Abd Wahab bin Pg Sabtu Kamaluddin and Datuk Hajah Dayangku Mahani Tun Pengiran Haji Ahmad Raffae, the financier of the joint-venture project.

Encik Onn Ariffin, the Sabah Jaawat Pelangi Executive Chairman also took the time to visit the local Chinese community celebrating the Chinese New Year. He was accompanied by his Bruneian counterpart, Pg Hj Abu Bakar Pg DP Hj Mohamad, the executive producer of Phab Production.

Encik Onn Ariffin stated that he has been involved in film production for two years, although he underwent a 6-year learning process to become skilful in film-making. He added that after more than 30 years on politics, he decided to retire and contribute something to the community through films.

"I felt by incorporating ethnic culture, lifestyles and way-of-life, I can contribute to the community in return for the political support they have given to me all these years.

"Films shot in remote or little-known locations can be the catalyst for a boom in tourism, as they showcase the beauty of their settings," he said.

He added that both Brunei Darussalam and Sabah have wonderful cultures and natural potential. He said that in the future it was possible that a movie revolving around the lifestyles of Kampong Ayer may be made.

Courtesy of Borneo Bulletin