KUALA LUMPUR, March 16 — With Hari Raya just around the corner, many Malaysians are in the final stretch of their festive preparations.

Whether it’s burning the midnight oil making the last batches of kuih raya, navigating the last-minute rush for the perfect baju raya, or frantically clearing your workload before the long break – the hustle is real.

If you’re feeling more “burnt out” than “blessed” right now, we’ve curated a list of some of this year’s most moving, creative and fun Hari Raya short films and advertisements to help you get into the Aidilfitri spirit.

1. Maybank: Berkat Mak

The classic “new daughter-in-law versus the matriarch” trope is getting a sparkling makeover this year through Spritzer’s 2026 Raya musical commercial titled “Samting Samting” (Something, Something).

Local actors and singers Fimie Don and Wani Kayrie play a modern newlywed couple returning to the husband’s kampung for their first Raya together in the ad that blends comedy, drama and music in an irresistibly Malaysian narrative.

The young wife, Alia, takes on the kitchen with confidence, using her own modern approach to classic family dishes, which triggers the family’s long-standing culinary matriarch, Mak Ngah, to go on an investigative journey of her own.

Through catchy tunes and sharp comedy, “Samting Samting” captures the tension – and eventual bond – between old-school tradition and new-gen creativity.