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"Transformers" takes all-time crown in Malaysia and Singapore Print E-mail
Written by Vicci Ho
Wednesday, 08 August 2007
Story Categories: box office, Film, Hollywood In Asia, Malaysia, Singapore,

HONG KONG -- "Transformers" has become the biggest film in Malaysian box office history after taking RM 17.6 million ($5.2 million) in five weeks.

According to United Int'l Pictures, the Michael Bay -helmed actioner beat both "Harry Potter" and "The Simpsons Movie" to secure top spot for the weekend. It managed to stay top for three frames since its debut and knocked "Spiderman 3" off the all-time B.O. crown.

According to U.I.P., "Transformers" has also become the biggest non-sequel film in Singapore after grossing S$7 million ($4.6 million) to date.