
Teo: 100 creative industry players to receive Ziarah MADANI@Finas aid next year
The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) is targeting at least 100 industry players to receive assistance through the Ziarah MADANI@Finas initiative, next year.
Fri Dec 27 2024

FINAS to give full briefing on problems it is facing - Fahmi
Fahmi Fadzil will get a full briefing from the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) on the agency's problems and the actions that can be taken.
Thu Jan 19 2023

Two main points agreed upon after first round of talks to amend Finas Act - Saifuddin
Two main points were agreed upon following today's first round of talks to amend the National Film Development Corporation (FINAS) Act 1981 (Act 244).
Thu Aug 20 2020

Finas disappointed with e-commerce platform selling pirated films, 'Keluarga Iskandar' among the victims
The National Film Development Corporation (Finas) is conducting an investigation into the sale of pirated local films on e-commerce platforms.
Mon Aug 03 2020

No intention to restrict personal freedom on social media with Finas Act
The government has no intention to use the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) Act 1981 to restrict the personal freedom of individuals on social media.
Thu Jul 23 2020

Al-Jazeera: KKMM checks licence, acreditation
KKMM is checking to find out if the controversial documentary published by Al-Jazeera recently was licensed by FINAS before being produced.
Sun Jul 19 2020

FINAS wants to air old films
Finas might work with Bernama to get 'airtime' to start a special channel for that purpose to provide information to the younger generations.
Wed Jul 15 2020

Public encouraged to visit cinemas, support local film industry
Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah said moviegoers need not worry as cinema companies were ready to adhere to strict guidelines for the safety of the audience.
Sat Jul 04 2020

Make 'Road to Oscar' a reality - Saifuddin
Films that revolve around the Malay world, culture and religions can bring the local film industry to greater heights including going to the Oscar.
Tue Jun 16 2020

Need to update National Creative Industry Policy - PTVM
The revenue from the new platform is said to be much more lucrative than screening films in theatres.
Sun May 31 2020

Zakaria Abd Hamid appointed as new FINAS chairman - Saifuddin
Zakaria Abd Hamid has been appointed as the new chairman of the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) effective today.
Sun May 24 2020

Producers must change mindsets and ways of producing films - Finas
Producers must be prepared with their pre-production work by finding the right distributors and broadcasters before they started working.
Thu Sep 22 2016

FFM28: Finas scraps 3 categories, creates new best film category
The three scrapped categories were non-national language categories comprising Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay.
Thu Aug 11 2016

FFM28: Finas to discuss ministry's decision today
Finas director-general Datuk Kamil Othman said following the latest development, Finas would convene a board of directors meeting tomorrow to discuss the new directive.
Thu Aug 11 2016

Malaysian filmmakers must cater for global audience when making movies - FINAS
Malaysian filmmakers are urged to think internationally to capture the hearts of international audience.
Thu Jun 18 2015

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action
A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025