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SNAPSHOT | Exercise creative freedom responsibly, says Finas chairperson

SNAPSHOT | Exercise creative freedom responsibly, says Finas chairperson

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

SNAPSHOT | Explain Ulu Gua Musang deforestation, K'tan govt urged; Finas wants TV series taken down

SNAPSHOT | Explain Ulu Gua Musang deforestation, K'tan govt urged; Finas wants TV series taken down

What's going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.

SNAPSHOT | Finas probes cartel claims in film industry; 'retract posts on Unisel response'

SNAPSHOT | Finas probes cartel claims in film industry; 'retract posts on Unisel response'

What’s going on in the news today, with updates at 9am, 2pm, 6pm, and 9pm.
Finas Act amendments to keep film body relevant, says CEO

Finas Act amendments to keep film body relevant, says CEO

Azmir says this is necessary to keep up with rapid technological advancement.
Finas proposes extending local films' viewer count period to 4 days

Finas proposes extending local films' viewer count period to 4 days

This is among recommended Finas Act amendments to give local producers a fair chance.
Draft amendments to Finas Act to be submitted to AGC this week

Draft amendments to Finas Act to be submitted to AGC this week

Keeping the law relevant with changes in technology, content production.
Finas Act amendments not to censor streaming platforms - minister

Finas Act amendments not to censor streaming platforms - minister

UPDATED 5.50PM | Amendments to keep up with industry advancements, Fahmi says.
Finas Act amendments needed to reflect industry changes - Fahmi

Finas Act amendments needed to reflect industry changes - Fahmi

Technological advancement meant the law needs to be updated, the minister says.
COMMENT | Why do M'sian films do better abroad?

COMMENT | Why do M'sian films do better abroad?

More needs to be done despite some promising moves by Finas.
How Kurosawa and punk rock shaped Finas chairperson

How Kurosawa and punk rock shaped Finas chairperson

MALAYSIANSKINI | Kamil Othman on challenges facing local filmmakers.
Finas to implement standard contract this year, adding overtime pay

Finas to implement standard contract this year, adding overtime pay

Contract clauses in final stage of discussions, says Finas chief Azmir.
Screen 'Pendatang' in schools to dismantle prejudice - Finas boss

Screen 'Pendatang' in schools to dismantle prejudice - Finas boss

This will encourage meaningful discussions among students, says Kamil.
Nothing inappropriate in 'Tiger Stripes' full version - Finas chair

Nothing inappropriate in 'Tiger Stripes' full version - Finas chair

Kamil concedes certain scenes may be 'tak manis'.
COMMENT | Why can't Malaysians see the tiger with all its stripes?

COMMENT | Why can't Malaysians see the tiger with all its stripes?

Censorship must take into consideration rationale and progress of the industry.
Rozita Waty discharges duty as Finas CEO

Rozita Waty discharges duty as Finas CEO

This decision is part of the agency's restructuring measure.
Govt 'hypocritical' to bask in Yeoh's Oscar win while curbing local films - LFL

Govt 'hypocritical' to bask in Yeoh's Oscar win while curbing local films - LFL

'Cops would call up Yeoh if film was made in M'sia.'
National Film Policy draft 80pct complete - Finas

National Film Policy draft 80pct complete - Finas

Policy will help rejuvenate nation’s creative industry sector. 

Kamil Othman is new Finas chairperson

Kamil Othman is new Finas chairperson

He has been Finas CEO before.
Govt looking at PDPA amendments to beef up security, prevent data leakages

Govt looking at PDPA amendments to beef up security, prevent data leakages

Finas Act will also be amended to prevent board members' exploitation.
'Pulau' movie trailer not suitable for screening - Fahmi

'Pulau' movie trailer not suitable for screening - Fahmi

However, I don't speak for the Film Censorship Board, he adds.
COMMENT | Did Michelle Yeoh take a Malaysian road to the Oscars?

COMMENT | Did Michelle Yeoh take a Malaysian road to the Oscars?

Is Yeoh really a product of Malaysia?
Filmmaker: M'sia can’t claim award-winning Michelle Yeoh its own

Filmmaker: M'sia can’t claim award-winning Michelle Yeoh its own

'She owes nothing to the arts policy of this country.'
Act 244 cannot override Employment Act provisions – Finas

Act 244 cannot override Employment Act provisions – Finas

Please read the legislation to avoid confusion, Nasir says. 

Mat Kilau: Finas says won't obstruct any filmmakers' work

Mat Kilau: Finas says won't obstruct any filmmakers' work

Policing film content comes under censorship board’s purview.