Sisters Deborah and Rachel Henry, Rachel and Michelle Yeoh, and 5 more Malaysian siblings from famous families worth watching

Is two really better than one? Malaysia’s media mavens certainly seem to think so, with the country home to a number of dynamic duos that are never far from the spotlight, and just so happen to be related to each other.

From renowned business leaders to acclaimed entertainers, these celebrated siblings share similar levels of magnetism and have thousands of fans on social media thanks to their good looks, family connections and simple success.

Diana and Nadia Nasimuddin

In the world of Malaysian elites, the daughters of the late tycoon Tan Sri SM Nasimuddin stand out for their business prowess. Together, the sisters oversee the F&B arm of their family empire, their passion sustained by a shared love of food. But gastronomy isn’t the only thing they share: the sisters, whose names are anagrams of each other, are also known for their similar sartorial sophistication.

Sharifah Amani and Sharifah Aleya

This bright-eyed pair is Malaysia’s answer to actresses Kate and Rooney Mara. Being daughters of arts and film veteran Fatimah Abu Bakar, their love of the silver screen and culturally progressive discourse is a family affair.

Amani rose to prominence thanks to her critically acclaimed roles in award-winning films directed by the late Malaysian filmmaker Yasmin Ahmad. Their younger sisters, Sharifah Aleysha and Sharifah Alyana, are also actresses.

Tunku Abdul Rahman Sultan Ibrahim and Tunku Idris Iskandar Sultan Ibrahim