Riza Shahriz claims film production loan from Saudi royal family, not 1MDB funds
Riza Shahriz and his two companies have claimed to have obtained a loan from the Saudi royal family or IPIC and not from 1MDB funds to produce several films in the US.
Tue Nov 09 2021
Indian cinema now into web series to survive the COVID-19 onslaught
Film production companies in India are finding creative and innovative means to keep their audience entertained and the industry afloat.
Sun Jul 25 2021
Production companies found abusing PELAKSANA grants risk revocation
Film production firms found to be abusing grants obtained through the Creative Industry Immediate Economic Action Plan (Pelaksana) face the risk of having the incentive revoked.
Tue Aug 18 2020
Al Jazeera has no licence to film controversial documentary - FINAS
Al Jazeera International (M) Sdn Bhd did not have the Film Production Licence or the Filming Authentication Certificate (SPP) to produce the controversial documentary.
Mon Jul 20 2020
Creative industry will be taken care of - Saifuddin
Government will continue to empower the local film industry including by setting specific targets audits and by repurposing development funds and film production.
Mon Jun 01 2020
ONE Championship launches TV and film production arm ONE Studios
ONE Championship has just announced that it has launched ONE Studios, the TV and film production division of ONE Championship.
Mon Apr 29 2019
Johor allocates RM150,000 for Johor Bahru film grants
Datuk Tee Siew Kiong said the programme was open to all especially young people who are interested in film production.
Wed Jun 21 2017
Film factory Budapest, where Hollywood dreams are made
Some of the biggest US blockbusters in recent years were filmed here, including 2015 action comedy "Spy" with Jude Law and 2016 mystery thriller "Inferno" featuring Tom Hanks.
Wed Dec 28 2016
Finas provides aid for initial stage of film production
The allocation will only be given for the initial stages such as research work and script-writing.
Thu Aug 11 2016
No need to blow up dispute over 'Ola Bola' - KJ
Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the dispute between former national football players and the Ola Bola film production company should not be blown up.
Sun Feb 28 2016
Breakthrough move to protect interests in the advertising film production industry
As of Feb 1, FINAS will implement an additional guideline in the declaration for the Made in Malaysia (MIM) TV commercials.
Wed Feb 04 2015
Writer, film directors, actors' 'plagiarism' dispute set for trial
A local novel writer and owners of a local film production company failed today to resolve their legal dispute through mediation.
Tue Jan 27 2015
Safety comes first while filming in Cappadocia - Bernard
Safety always came first for Manisnya Cinta di Cappadocia director, Bernard Chauly and the film production crew while filming in Cappadocia.
Wed Dec 17 2014
CEO - Everyone wants to be the boss!
"CEO"(Chief Executive Officer) scores several firsts, being new kid on the block ARAfilm's first feature film production.
Sun Jun 08 2014
In Focus: Brunei's arts industry
Shafizan Johari heads to Brunei to discover how their arts industry is slowly being created and nurtured through their first feature film production.
Sun Aug 11 2013
Former special forces commander Prabowo to take up Indonesian presidency
Indonesia's Prabowo Subianto will take over as president of the world's third-largest democracy after sweeping the country's election with policies like free meals for school children
Sat Oct 19 2024
Who is Prabowo Subianto, incoming president of Indonesia?
A wealthy ex-general with ties to Indonesia's popular outgoing president and its dictatorial past, looks set to be its next leader.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Trump says he would impose tariffs on China if China went into Taiwan
Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump said he would impose additional tariffs on China if China were to "go into Taiwan,"
Sat Oct 19 2024
Iran's supreme leader says Hamas leader's death will not halt 'Axis of Resistance'
The "Axis of Resistance", built up with years of Iranian support, includes Hamas, the Lebanese Hezbollah group, the Houthi movement in Yemen, and various Shi'ite groups in Iraq and Syria.
Sat Oct 19 2024
Putin says Russia willing to seek compromises between Iran and Israel
Russia is ready to help seek compromises between arch-foes Israel and Iran, President Vladimir Putin said on Friday, saying these would be difficult but possible.
Sat Oct 19 2024
What proposals will Russia push at the BRICS summit?
The proposal is also to establish a BRICS reinsurance company to allow uninterrupted shipment of goods and key commodities between members.
Sat Oct 19 2024
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