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Prepare to embark on a thrilling maritime adventure with “Mega Machines: Sea Giants” as Season 2 unfolds with Episode 8 titled “Coast Guard Cutters.” This riveting series takes viewers behind the scenes of colossal machines that rule the seas, and this episode is no exception. Tune in to Science at 9:00 Pm on Friday, February 9, 2024, for an up-close look at the super-sized cutters of the U.S. Coast Guard as they patrol the beautiful waters of Hawaii.

In this episode, the spotlight shines on the U.S. Coast Guard’s latest additions to their fleet—two massive cutters that are ready to set sail in the picturesque waters of Hawaii. These sea giants are not just vessels; they are vital instruments in the fight against crime and the protection of the Pacific paradise.

Viewers can expect an inside look at the intricate design, advanced technology, and remarkable capabilities of these Coast Guard cutters.

The new Malaysian action blockbuster, “Coast Guard Malaysia: Ops Helang” managed to make RM2.5 million at the box office in just four days. This is undoubtedly good news but even more so, if you consider that military action movies are not a familiar genre in Malaysia. Renown mainly for romance and horror movies, the local cinema industry and audience have been witnessing a shift in taste (and consequently production) towards big-budget, big-heroes, big-weapons action extravaganzas, especially after “Paskal: The Movie” (2018) that can easily be identified as the trendsetter. Late director Pitt Hanif, who penned amongst others the Malaysian success “Crossroads: One Two Jaga”, chose Coast Guard as his ambitious directorial debut. Sadly, his premature passing in 2019 and the beginning of the pandemic tribulations, forced the film to sit in the editing and postproduction rooms for years. Thanks to producer Muhammad Hady who took the project in his own hands, the...