Madagascar 2, also known as Madagascar: Escape 2 Africa, is a 2008 computer-animated comedy film produced by DreamWorks Animation. The movie is a sequel to the 2005 film Madagascar and follows the adventures of Alex the lion, Marty the zebra, Gloria the hippo, Melman the giraffe, and King Julian the lemur as they try to return to New York City. However, their journey takes an unexpected turn when they crash-land in Africa. The film features an all-star voice cast, including Ben Stiller, Chris Rock, David Schwimmer, Jada Pinkett Smith, and Sacha Baron Cohen.
| Character | Malay Voice Actor | Notable Works (Malay Media) | |-----------|-------------------|----------------------------| | | Azri Ismail | Upin & Ipin (voice cameo), Rancangan TV (host) | | Marty the Zebra | Faisal Hakim | Kopitiam (TV series), Kisah Keluarga (radio drama) | | Gloria the Hippo | Nurul Aini | Bintang Kecil (singer), Siri TV (guest) | | Melman the Giraffe | Hafizul Rahman | Alif (theatre), Radio Televisyen Malaysia (announcer) | | Skipper (Penguin) | Rizal Manan | Jangan Pandang Belakang (voice actor) | | Kowalski (Penguin) | Afiqah Zainal | Geng: The Series (voice) | | Rico (Penguin) | Zulhilmi Yusof | Lagenda (stage) | | Private (Penguin) | Mira Abdullah | Drama Radio (voice) | | King Julien | Nashirul Amin | Kopitiam (comedian) | | Maurice (lemur) | Rashidah Ibrahim | Siri TV (actress) | | Mort (lemur) | Syafiq Omar | Drama TV (supporting) | madagascar 2 malay dub
The is not just a passable translation – it’s an enjoyable reimagining for Malay-speaking audiences. The star power of veteran and popular local comedians (Aziz Sattar, AC Mizal, Afdlin Shauki, Awie) elevates it above many other dubs. If you grew up watching this version on Astro or DVD, it’s likely a nostalgic favorite. Even for new viewers, it stands as a fine example of how Western animation can be successfully localized without losing its soul. Madagascar 2, also known as Madagascar: Escape 2
The magic of this dub lies squarely on the shoulders of its voice actors. Unlike the English version, which featured stars like Ben Stiller (Alex), Chris Rock (Marty), and David Schwimmer (Melman), the Malay dubbed version relied on Malaysia’s top local talents. While official records from 2008 are sparse due to the era’s limited digital archiving, fan communities and old TV listings confirm a star-studded local lineup. The film features an all-star voice cast, including
: Fans of the franchise often praise the catchy musical numbers. The Malay version maintains the energy of hits like "I Like to Move It" , which in this film was famously covered by Will.i.am in the original.
: This channel historically broadcasts the Malay dub produced by Astro Studios HBO Malaysia