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FINAS to give full briefing on problems it is facing - Fahmi

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 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

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

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

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 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

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

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

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 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 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

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

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 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
Finas to draft creative content industry act

Finas to draft creative content industry act

Finas will prepare the draft for the Creative Content Industry Act to develop the industry in the country, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.
Tue Nov 18 2014
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024