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|language={{wp|Malaysian language|Malaysian}}, {{wp|Malaysian English|English}}, {{wp|Chinese language|Chinese}}
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|HZ001={{tt|March 8, 2024|English dub, YouTube}}
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The Pokémon franchise first reached '''{{wp|Malaysia}}''' sometime in the late 1990s. The official distributor of Nintendo products such as the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the video games is [http://www.maxsoftonline.com/pokemon/ Maxsoft Pte. Ltd.].
[[File:Pokémon logo Southeast Asia.png|thumb|right|Pokémon logo used in Asia until c. 2017]]
The [[Pokémon]] franchise first reached '''{{wp|Malaysia}}''' sometime in the late 1990s. The official distributor of Nintendo products such as the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the video games is [http://www.maxsoftonline.com/pokemon/ Maxsoft Pte. Ltd.].


==Pokémon video games==
==Pokémon video games==
{{pkmn|games|Pokémon video games}} are currently not available in Malaysian language. English-language games are distributed in Malaysia by Maxsoft, specifically North American copies. In November 2014, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] became the first Pokémon game to be officially released in Malaysia.
{{pkmn|games|Pokémon video games}} are currently not available in Malaysian language. English-language games are distributed in Malaysia by Maxsoft, specifically North American copies. In November 2014, [[Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire]] became the first Pokémon game to be officially released in Malaysia. In 2023, Convergent Distribution became a distributor of Nintendo products in Malaysia replacing Maxsoft.<ref>https://geekculture.co/nintendos-new-official-distributor-in-malaysia-is-convergent-distribution/</ref>
 
In 2016, [[Pokémon Tretta]] machines were released in Malaysia in English.<ref>[http://world.pokemontretta.com/page/shop/shop_malaysia.html Find a Store - Malaysia - Pokémon TRETTA official website]</ref>
 
===Pokémon titles officially released in Southeast Asia===
<gallery>
Sword EN boxart.png|{{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Sword}}
Shield EN boxart.png|{{pkmn|Sword and Shield|Pokémon Shield}}
Brilliant Diamond EN boxart.png|{{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Brilliant Diamond}}
Shining Pearl EN boxart.png|{{pkmn|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl|Pokémon Shining Pearl}}
Scarlet EN boxart.png|{{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Scarlet}}
Violet EN boxart.png|{{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet|Pokémon Violet}}
MD Rescue Team DX EN boxart.png|[[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Rescue Team DX]]
New Pokémon Snap EN boxart.png|[[New Pokémon Snap]]
Legends Arceus EN boxart.png|[[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]]
Detective Pikachu Returns EN Boxart.jpg|[[Detective Pikachu Returns]]
</gallery>


===Pokémon titles officially released in Malaysia===
===Pokémon titles officially released in Malaysia===
<center>
<gallery>
<gallery>
File:Omega Ruby AB boxart.png|Pokémon Omega Ruby
Omega Ruby AB boxart.png|{{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Omega Ruby}}
File:Alpha Sapphire AB boxart.png|Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Alpha Sapphire AB boxart.png|{{pkmn|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire|Pokémon Alpha Sapphire}}
File:Super Mystery Dungeon AB boxart.png|Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon
Super Mystery Dungeon AB boxart.png|[[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]]
File:Rumble World AB boxart.png|Pokémon Rumble World
Rumble World US boxart.png|[[Pokémon Rumble World]]
</gallery>
</gallery>
</center>


==Pokémon anime==
==Pokémon anime==
The English dub of the [[Pokémon anime]] has aired in Malaysia (at early 2000s, every Saturday, 8:30p.m.). Additionally, a Malaysian dub of the anime aired on {{wp|NTV7}} (after the English version, every Friday, 7:00 p.m.), although production of this dub has since been stopped.
The English dub of the [[Pokémon anime]] has aired in Malaysia in the early 2000s every Saturday at 8:30 PM. Additionally, a Malaysian dub of the anime aired on {{wp|NTV7}} after the English version, every Friday, at 7:00 PM, although production of this dub has since been stopped.
 
In around early 2009, Pokémon: Master Quest was aired and dubbed in Malay in TV9. It was aired every Sunday, 5:30 PM.
 
In 2011, ''[[Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl]]'' was dubbed and aired in Malay. The episodes aired on every Tuesday at 7.00 p.m. on {{wp|TV9 (Malaysia)|TV9}}. The Malay dub was based directly on the Japanese version. The production of this series stopped, only ([[DP001]] - [[DP053]]) have aired.
 
From June 4, 2016 until March 31, 2017, Black and White aired on Disney XD.<ref>http://disneyxd.disney.my/tv-schedule</ref>
 
The Malay-dubbed ''[[Pokémon the Series: Black & White]]'' premiered on February 27, 2017. Episodes aired every Monday to Friday at 7.00 p.m. on {{wp|TV9 (Malaysia)|TV9}}. The Malay dub was based on the English version. Production ceased on May 7, 2017, with only [[BW001]] - [[BW048]] having aired.
 
''[[Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]]'' began airing in English on March 24, 2018, every Saturday at 5:00 p.m. on {{wp|TV3 (Malaysia)|TV3}}, beginning with ''[[SM004|First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!]]''.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/TV3MALAYSIA/posts/10155417550616167/ TV3 Malaysia Facebook]</ref><ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PokemonMalaysia/posts/1577448239028258/ Pokémon Malaysia Facebook]</ref> It was also made [https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL_Br331M3f_4Kyt0nBUi4Njmt_81swqAN available] on the [https://www.youtube.com/user/monsta Monsta YouTube channel] in English with Malay subtitles every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. since April 7, 2018.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PokemonMalaysia/posts/1588486761257739/ Pokémon Malaysia Facebook]</ref> The series was also aired on Disney Channel beginning on July 18, 2018. The  [[S20|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon]] season finished on TV3 on September 22, 2019. [[S21|Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures]] first aired on TV3 from September 29, 2019 to February 17, 2020.
 
In Malaysia, {{pmin|the Philippines}}, and {{pmin|Singapore}}, two episodes of [[S01|Pokémon: Indigo League]] were [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WDIHO0QJANs uploaded] daily to the official YouTube channel for a limited time beginning April 17, 2020 as part of a "Home Fun for Pokémon Fans" campaign due to the ongoing [[COVID-19 pandemic]].
 
The English dub of [[S23|Pokémon Journeys: The Series]] debuted on [[Netflix]] on November 21, 2020. In Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore, episodes of Pokémon Journeys: The Series were uploaded to the official [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR1r4GPUBvdI0EJBpxKYPQQ Pokémon Asia ENG] YouTube channel beginning with the first four episodes on February 19.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/PokemonMalaysia/posts/3532799860159743</ref>English, Malay and Mandarin subtitles are provided for the series on [[Netflix]] Malaysia.
 
On March 8, 2024, the English dub episodes of {{OBP|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|season}} became available on the official [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCR1r4GPUBvdI0EJBpxKYPQQ Pokémon Asia ENG] YouTube channel in Malaysia, {{pmin|the Philippines}}, and {{pmin|Singapore}} starting with ''[[HZ001|The Pendant That Starts It All
 
Part One]]''. The series is being uploaded every Friday. <ref>[https://www.facebook.com/share/p/Y6Wjx8mS3vKoPQtU/?mibextid=oFDknk Pokémon Malaysia Facebook post]</ref><ref>[http://youtube.com/post/UgkxBQBNvW_mnJdkq3y6GgSni05uXtpKVjkB?si=ihU9VwyuK4tvrd0u Pokémon Asia ENG YouTube post]</ref><ref>[https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLQo7jlHehrYNtf7LwJ9p5U5SqjUUCFr9-&si=SCBjcg2ZKQMzzFna Pokémon Asia ENG "Pokémon Horizons: The Series" playlist]</ref>
 
===Pokémon movies===
''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]'' was released in Malaysian cinemas in Malay dubbed version on 10 November 2016.<ref>https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1399570280071372</ref>
 
''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'' was distributed by Monsta to Malaysian cinemas with Japanese and English audio beginning on December 7, 2017.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ves3WH4wSRs Pokémon The Movie : I Choose You! Official Malaysia Trailer (2017)]</ref> The movie was later made available on demand on AstroFirst with Japanese and English audio and Malay, English, Mandarin, and Tamil subtitles beginning on February 15, 2018.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/1315906665182418/posts/1540549359384813/ Pokémon Malaysia Facebook post]</ref>


In 2011, the {{series|Diamond & Pearl}} was dubbed and aired in Malay. The episodes aired on every Tuesday at 7.00 p.m. on {{wp|TV9 (Malaysia)|TV9}}. The Malay dub was based directly on the Japanese version. The production of this series stopped, only ([[DP001]] - [[DP053]]) have aired.
''[[M21|The Power of Us]]'' was shown from February 2 to 24, 2019 at the Genting International Showroom at Resorts World Genting as part of the Genting Pokémon Festival.<ref>[https://www.facebook.com/PokemonMalaysia/posts/1925660734207005/ Pokémon Malaysia Facebook post]</ref>


From June 4, 2016 until March 31, 2017, Pokémon Black and White airs on Disney XD.<ref>http://disneyxd.disney.my/tv-schedule</ref>
===Music===


From February 27, 2017, the {{series|Black & White}} was dubbed and aired in Malay. The episodes aired on every Monday to Friday at 7.00 p.m. on {{wp|TV9 (Malaysia)|TV9}}. The Malay dub was based on the English version. The production of this series stopped during May 7, 2017, only ([[BW001]] - [[BW048]], also repeated the first 2 episodes) have aired.
For {{OBP|Pokémon Horizons: The Series|season}}, the opening theme [[We Go (English Ver.)]] is used for Malaysia, {{pmin|Indonesia}}, {{pmin|Thailand}}, {{pmin|the Philippines}}, {{pmin|Singapore}}, {{pmin|Vietnam}} and other Asian releases replacing [[Becoming Me]] used for international releases. <ref>[https://youtu.be/oI80n_M2CVo?si=ylcJ8GoqPawr7_v1 A Special Message from aespa - "Pokemon Horizons: The Series" Opening Theme Song]</ref>


==Pokémon manga==
==Pokémon manga==
English and Malay language [[Pokémon manga]] licensed by [[Chuang Yi]] were distributed in Malaysia, after their closure, [[Shogakukan Asia]] has taken over but only in English. Apart from that, some of the manga licensed by Ching Win Publishing Co., Ltd. in the {{pmin|Greater China}} region is also available.
English and Malay language [[Pokémon manga]] licensed by [[Chuang Yi]] were distributed in Malaysia. After their closure, [[Shogakukan Asia]] has taken over but only in English. Apart from that, some of the manga licensed by Ching Win Publishing Co., Ltd. in the {{pmin|Greater China}} region is also available.


==Pokémon Trading Card Game==
==Pokémon Trading Card Game==
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==Events==-->
==Events==-->
==External links==
* [http://my.portal-pokemon.com/ The Pokémon Company official site (Malaysia)]
** [https://www.facebook.com/PokemonMalaysia/ Pokémon Malaysia on Facebook]
** [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCASn6-lPjhKqgCFgf4BJj-g/ Pokémon Malaysia on YouTube]
* [https://www.nintendo.com/my/ Nintendo's official website in Malaysia]
** [https://www.facebook.com/NintendoSEA/ Nintendo SEA on Facebook]
** [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC8GOuhF_bDzPzv8968q8a4A Nintendo SEA on YouTube]
* [http://www.monsta.com/ Monsta official website]


==References==
==References==

Latest revision as of 08:23, 26 August 2024

Pokémon in Malaysia
Pokémon logo English.png
Malaysia Flag.png
Flag of Malaysia
Language Malaysian, English, Chinese
Continent Asia
Original anime airdates
EP001 November 25, 2000
AG001
DP001 February 2, 2011
BW001 June 4, 2016
February 27, 2017
XY001
SM001 March 24, 2018
April 7, 2018
JN001 November 21, 2020
HZ001 March 8, 2024
Pokémon logo used in Asia until c. 2017

The Pokémon franchise first reached Malaysia sometime in the late 1990s. The official distributor of Nintendo products such as the Pokémon Trading Card Game and the video games is Maxsoft Pte. Ltd..

Pokémon video games

Pokémon video games are currently not available in Malaysian language. English-language games are distributed in Malaysia by Maxsoft, specifically North American copies. In November 2014, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire became the first Pokémon game to be officially released in Malaysia. In 2023, Convergent Distribution became a distributor of Nintendo products in Malaysia replacing Maxsoft.[1]

In 2016, Pokémon Tretta machines were released in Malaysia in English.[2]

Pokémon titles officially released in Southeast Asia

Pokémon titles officially released in Malaysia

Pokémon anime

The English dub of the Pokémon anime has aired in Malaysia in the early 2000s every Saturday at 8:30 PM. Additionally, a Malaysian dub of the anime aired on NTV7 after the English version, every Friday, at 7:00 PM, although production of this dub has since been stopped.

In around early 2009, Pokémon: Master Quest was aired and dubbed in Malay in TV9. It was aired every Sunday, 5:30 PM.

In 2011, Pokémon the Series: Diamond and Pearl was dubbed and aired in Malay. The episodes aired on every Tuesday at 7.00 p.m. on TV9. The Malay dub was based directly on the Japanese version. The production of this series stopped, only (DP001 - DP053) have aired.

From June 4, 2016 until March 31, 2017, Black and White aired on Disney XD.[3]

The Malay-dubbed Pokémon the Series: Black & White premiered on February 27, 2017. Episodes aired every Monday to Friday at 7.00 p.m. on TV9. The Malay dub was based on the English version. Production ceased on May 7, 2017, with only BW001 - BW048 having aired.

Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon began airing in English on March 24, 2018, every Saturday at 5:00 p.m. on TV3, beginning with First Catch in Alola, Ketchum-Style!.[4][5] It was also made available on the Monsta YouTube channel in English with Malay subtitles every Saturday at 5:30 p.m. since April 7, 2018.[6] The series was also aired on Disney Channel beginning on July 18, 2018. The Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon season finished on TV3 on September 22, 2019. Pokémon the Series: Sun & Moon—Ultra Adventures first aired on TV3 from September 29, 2019 to February 17, 2020.

In Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore, two episodes of Pokémon: Indigo League were uploaded daily to the official YouTube channel for a limited time beginning April 17, 2020 as part of a "Home Fun for Pokémon Fans" campaign due to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

The English dub of Pokémon Journeys: The Series debuted on Netflix on November 21, 2020. In Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore, episodes of Pokémon Journeys: The Series were uploaded to the official Pokémon Asia ENG YouTube channel beginning with the first four episodes on February 19.[7]English, Malay and Mandarin subtitles are provided for the series on Netflix Malaysia.

On March 8, 2024, the English dub episodes of Pokémon Horizons: The Series became available on the official Pokémon Asia ENG YouTube channel in Malaysia, the Philippines, and Singapore starting with The Pendant That Starts It All Part One. The series is being uploaded every Friday. [8][9][10]

Pokémon movies

Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel was released in Malaysian cinemas in Malay dubbed version on 10 November 2016.[11]

I Choose You! was distributed by Monsta to Malaysian cinemas with Japanese and English audio beginning on December 7, 2017.[12] The movie was later made available on demand on AstroFirst with Japanese and English audio and Malay, English, Mandarin, and Tamil subtitles beginning on February 15, 2018.[13]

The Power of Us was shown from February 2 to 24, 2019 at the Genting International Showroom at Resorts World Genting as part of the Genting Pokémon Festival.[14]

Music

For Pokémon Horizons: The Series, the opening theme We Go (English Ver.) is used for Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Singapore, Vietnam and other Asian releases replacing Becoming Me used for international releases. [15]

Pokémon manga

English and Malay language Pokémon manga licensed by Chuang Yi were distributed in Malaysia. After their closure, Shogakukan Asia has taken over but only in English. Apart from that, some of the manga licensed by Ching Win Publishing Co., Ltd. in the Greater China region is also available.

Pokémon Trading Card Game

English language expansions of the Pokémon Trading Card Game are available in Malaysia, distributed by Maxsoft. There are several Play! Pokémon organisations in Malaysia.

There are several fake Simplified Chinese Pokémon Trading Card Game expansions released after the English version, which are marketed exclusively for native Chinese speakers.

Pokémon merchandise

Maxsoft is the official distributor of licensed Pokémon merchandise in Malaysia, including keychains, figures, plush dolls and other collectibles.

In early 2001 and 2002, Pokémon Sticker Albums (Generation I and Generation II) had been released. The Generation I sticker album was in English language, including the lyrics of Aim to Be a Pokémon Master and Pokémon Theme. The Generation II sticker album started including Chinese language for naming Pokémon's names. For a time, fans who successfully collected all of the stickers received some special Pokémon-related gifts licensed by Nintendo.

External links

References

  1. ↑ https://geekculture.co/nintendos-new-official-distributor-in-malaysia-is-convergent-distribution/
  2. ↑ Find a Store - Malaysia - Pokémon TRETTA official website
  3. ↑ http://disneyxd.disney.my/tv-schedule
  4. ↑ TV3 Malaysia Facebook
  5. ↑ Pokémon Malaysia Facebook
  6. ↑ Pokémon Malaysia Facebook
  7. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/PokemonMalaysia/posts/3532799860159743
  8. ↑ Pokémon Malaysia Facebook post
  9. ↑ Pokémon Asia ENG YouTube post
  10. ↑ Pokémon Asia ENG "Pokémon Horizons: The Series" playlist
  11. ↑ https://www.facebook.com/watch/?v=1399570280071372
  12. ↑ Pokémon The Movie : I Choose You! Official Malaysia Trailer (2017)
  13. ↑ Pokémon Malaysia Facebook post
  14. ↑ Pokémon Malaysia Facebook post
  15. ↑ A Special Message from aespa - "Pokemon Horizons: The Series" Opening Theme Song


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