
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

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant
Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today
So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit
Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas
Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say
The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports
The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco
The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government
The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei
This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025
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