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Finas: 35pct cash rebate will attract foreign companies to shoot films in M’sia

Finas: 35pct cash rebate will attract foreign companies to shoot films in M’sia

CEO says not many foreign film producers know about this.
YOURSAY | Finas turning into one of its ‘pontianak’ movies

YOURSAY | Finas turning into one of its ‘pontianak’ movies

‘Indeed, Malaysian films have become unwatchable.’
Forget about Finas, critic tells local film makers

Forget about Finas, critic tells local film makers

Finas leaders have no clue of their responsibilities - Hassan Muthalib.

Finas chairperson launches flood rescue theme song  ‘Kita Di Sisimu’

Finas chairperson launches flood rescue theme song ‘Kita Di Sisimu’

The song aims to encourage Malaysians to help flood victims.

Nasir Ibrahim is new Finas CEO

Nasir Ibrahim is new Finas CEO

He replaces Ahmad Idham whose service ended on Oct 15.
MCO: Filming only allowed at official studios - Finas

MCO: Filming only allowed at official studios - Finas

Official studios include Finas, Iskandar Malaysia, and Jelas Juta.

Filming in studio allowed, cinemas remain shut during MCO

Filming in studio allowed, cinemas remain shut during MCO

According to Finas, the creative industry must follow the SOP set by NSC.

Finas offers two funds to boost creative content

Finas offers two funds to boost creative content

They are the Pelaksana 3.0 Kenegaraan Fund and TV/OTT programme fund.

Finas reduces bureaucracy to release Prisma funds

Finas reduces bureaucracy to release Prisma funds

Among the initiatives taken was the Komuniti@Finas programme, which enables funds to be channelled more quickly to new talent.
Creative arts practitioners urged to take up govt aid

Creative arts practitioners urged to take up govt aid

Pelaksana and Prisma available for artists to continue their craft, produce creative products during Covid-19.

Finas chairperson joins Bersatu

Finas chairperson joins Bersatu

Zakaria Abdul Hamid announces his entry into the party together with 300 PKN members.
Seniman lodges police report against Namewee's latest film

Seniman lodges police report against Namewee's latest film

The film, 'Babi', allegedly has elements of racism that tarnished Malaysia’s image.

Malaysian director bags prestigious Golden Horse award for debut film

Malaysian director bags prestigious Golden Horse award for debut film

'The Story of Southern Islet' explores supernatural beliefs at the Malaysia-Thailand border.

This is the way: Netizens surprised over Finas' rebate for Disney show

This is the way: Netizens surprised over Finas' rebate for Disney show

'The Mandalorian' end credits reveal Finas' scheme to encourage hiring of M'sian creative firms in show production.

Covid-19: Finas prepares action plan to assist cinemas

Covid-19: Finas prepares action plan to assist cinemas

This comes after two major cinema outlets announced it would be temporarily closing due to Covid-19.

COMMENT | Everyone has a right to making videos and films

COMMENT | Everyone has a right to making videos and films

Film and video making (interchangeable) have become a very integral part of communication in society today.
Minister 'sorry for being straightforward' in Finas licence controversy

Minister 'sorry for being straightforward' in Finas licence controversy

'Apparently, politicians cannot be straight, when one is straight, he gets hammered,' says Saifuddin Abdullah.
'Don't hide behind licence, counter Al Jazeera through facts' - Kluang MP tells PN

'Don't hide behind licence, counter Al Jazeera through facts' - Kluang MP tells PN

Wong Shu Qi says she fears Malaysia's standing in media freedom rankings is set to plummet.
Focus is on creative industry in proposed Finas Act amendments - Ahmad Idham

Focus is on creative industry in proposed Finas Act amendments - Ahmad Idham

One of the reasons why Finas was established is to encourage creative industry players, he says.

'Requiring newsrooms to have Finas licence violates press freedom'

'Requiring newsrooms to have Finas licence violates press freedom'

International Press Institute says M'sian govt is trying to stifle independent media by enforcing arbitrary restrictions.

Drop Finas action against Al Jazeera if committed to press freedom, Saifuddin told

Drop Finas action against Al Jazeera if committed to press freedom, Saifuddin told

Freedom Film Network and Centre for Independent Journalism also propose amendments to Finas Act.

PKR MP urges govt to abolish film licensing requirements in Finas Act

PKR MP urges govt to abolish film licensing requirements in Finas Act

Shamsul Iskandar says the licence requirement in the 1981 law is not relevant in today's context.

YOURSAY | Finas licence - a law that no longer makes sense

YOURSAY | Finas licence - a law that no longer makes sense

‘You cannot enforce a law selectively and on a case-by-case basis.’
After Finas Act misstep, PKR MP urges minister to resign

After Finas Act misstep, PKR MP urges minister to resign

Fahmi says Saifuddin should have clearly explained if social media users would be subject to licence requirements.