Neyna openly identifies herself as a transgender woman. There aren't many members of the LGBT community of Sarawak who have come out publicly, especially if they are Muslim.

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  A few days after she turned 40, Neyna fell severely ill and had to be admitted to the hospital. Later, she was put in an induced coma.

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  The medium of moving image brought to life the story of a transgender woman in this city. 'Neyna’s Diary' tells of a devoted daughter and a passionate woman who refused to give up on life.

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  The short film, with a running time of just over seven minutes, narrates her self-discovery, of a loving relationship with her late parents, of her experience with life and death, and her zest for life. It is a complex portrait of a human being, who also happens to be a transgender. 

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  The film received positive comments and garnered 10,000 views in less than a month after it was posted on our Facebook.

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Official Selection on Viddsee, Singapore, 2018 

Official Selection at The British Museum, London, 'Queer' Asia + CINEMQ Film Festival 2019. 

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