Jagat an eye opener for local film industry - Shanjhey
Winning the Best Film Award and Best New Director in a debut movie was beyond Shanjhey wildest dream.
Wed Sep 14 2016
FFM28: 'Jagat' bags Best Film, 'Munafik' sweeps Best National Film
Tamil language film, 'Jagat' was named Best Film, while horror flick, 'Munafik' bagged the Best Film trophy at the 28th Malaysian Film Festival held at the Plenary Hall, KLCC here on Saturday night.
Sat Sep 03 2016
FFM28: Forget trivial issue and move on, Malaysian film practitioners told
The Malaysian film industry needs to move forward and focus in producing good and quality works following the new category introduced by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.
Sun Aug 14 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
FFM28: Best Film category now open to all
The Communications and Multimedia Ministry made the decision after considering the views and suggestions from all parties.
Wed Aug 10 2016
FFM28: Segregation move smacks of poor governance - CENBET
The segregation policy runs counter to the two fundamental ideals CENBET promotes ie moderation and good governance.
Mon Aug 08 2016
FFM28: MIC asks Finas to forego segregation
MIC President Datuk Seri Dr S.Subramaniam says the arts industry should be seen as an example to other industries to unite Malaysians.
Mon Aug 08 2016
FFM's decision is to promote Bahasa Malaysia - Finas
Malaysia Film Festivals 28 decision to segregate nominees for Best Film, Best Director and Best Screenplay is just to promote Bahasa Malaysia.
Sat Aug 06 2016
FFM28: Boycott begins? Best Cinematographer nominee pulls out from race
Mohd Noor Kassim is nominated in the Best Cinematography category for his work in 'Bravo 5'.
Fri Aug 05 2016
Indonesia's free meals plan in the spotlight as Prabowo readies for office
Prabowo calls the programme one of the main drivers of economic growth, eventually set to add an estimated 2.5 million jobs.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Astro AWANI's revamped English news website, AWANI International, launches on Oct 21
Astro AWANI's revamped English platform delivers in-depth global news and expert analysis to keep you informed on key developments.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Israeli strikes kill 33 people in Jabalia refugee camp in Gaza, medics say
Residents of Jabalia said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp after pushing through suburbs and residential districts.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Liam Payne's ex-partner calls for media restraint after 'painful' death
Cheryl Tweedy used her statement to urge the media to remember they had a seven-year-old son, Bear, who could read the reports.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Analysts: Indonesia's strong MoF leadership team to boost investor confidence
Sri Mulyani Indrawati as head of Indonesia's Ministry of Finance is expected to instil confidence among investors.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Biden offers both a carrot and a stick to Israel as his term nears an end
Israel has frequently resisted US advice and has caused political difficulties for the Biden administration.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says BRICS will generate most of global economic growth
Russian President Vladimir Putin will host a summit of the group in the city of Kazan on Oct. 22-24.
Sat Oct 19 2024
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025
An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives
The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar
The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024