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Freedom Film Festival calls on Finas to press for reforms

Freedom Film Festival calls on Finas to press for reforms

Among others, the national film development board should ensure a ‘safe space’ for film screenings.
Hans Isaac appointed Finas chairperson

Hans Isaac appointed Finas chairperson

Gobind cites his wide experience and numerous awards in announcing two-year appointment.

Audit report finds issues in Finas' finances

Audit report finds issues in Finas' finances

AUDIT REPORT | Film corporation failed to confirm accuracy of deferred grant balance and funds worth RM95m.

Gobind assures speedy resolution to Finas director uncertainty

Gobind assures speedy resolution to Finas director uncertainty

High-profile vacancies at the film corporation set to be filled by the end of the week. 

New Finas board appointed, says Gobind

New Finas board appointed, says Gobind

UPDATED 2:28PM | Communications minister announces this while Finas is being probed for a missing sum of RM25m
New Finas leadership urged to form action plan for national film industry

New Finas leadership urged to form action plan for national film industry

Finas' lack of structure and action plans eventually led to leakages, says Malaysian Institute of Art president.

Minister wants MACC to 'speed up' Finas probe over missing RM25m

Minister wants MACC to 'speed up' Finas probe over missing RM25m

Gobind Singh calls on MACC to state the scope of their probe and impending actions. 

Gov't studying national digital IDs to combat fraud, channel subsidies

Gov't studying national digital IDs to combat fraud, channel subsidies

Minister says a national digital ID would enable efficient identity verification in online transactions

MACC begins probe on missing RM25m from MCMC

MACC begins probe on missing RM25m from MCMC

Senior Finas official believed to be involved with alleged embezzlement, source says.

Finas in need of a complete overhaul, says minister

Finas in need of a complete overhaul, says minister

Gobind Singh Deo has asked the film development body to prepare a report within two weeks pertaining to its funding issues.

Finas says will cooperate in MACC graft probe

Finas says will cooperate in MACC graft probe

DG Fauzi Ayob vows action will be taken to those found guilty of misappropriating allocations.

Gobind confirms MACC probe on Finas

Gobind confirms MACC probe on Finas

Communications minister says the MACC is investigating financial allocations to the film corporation.

Gov't exploring welfare option for retired artistes

Gov't exploring welfare option for retired artistes

Jailani asks for Finas and RTM sitdown to figure out best way to channel aid to veteran performers.

Film industry upset over Finas DG’s exit

Film industry upset over Finas DG’s exit

Almost 800 have signed an online petition against the non-renewal of Kamil Othman’s tenure.

Jagat producer hopes for unified category after clinching Best M'sian Film

Jagat producer hopes for unified category after clinching Best M'sian Film

They are happy their underdog production won the prize after the segregation row.

Film industry won't boycott upcoming festival, says Finas DG

Film industry won't boycott upcoming festival, says Finas DG

Its associations agree to move forward after reaching a consensus following a meeting with minister Salleh Said Keruak.

Non-Bahasa film categories scrapped, Finas reveals new prize

Non-Bahasa film categories scrapped, Finas reveals new prize

UPDATED 2PM | No language requirement for top prizes, Best Film in National Language award for grabs.

MIC asks Finas to forego segregation in M’sian Film Festival

MIC asks Finas to forego segregation in M’sian Film Festival

Categorising entries by language not contributing to unity, it says.

Salleh Keruak urged to intervene in FFM film segregation row

Salleh Keruak urged to intervene in FFM film segregation row

A DAP lawmaker asks the minister to swiftly instruct Finas to cancel the recently announced nomination process.

PFM defends segregation of films in awards categories

PFM defends segregation of films in awards categories

It says nominees for the best film category in the festival has to have 70 percent of its dialogue in Malay.

Actor Afdlin Shauki boycotts Festival Filem over awards segregation

Actor Afdlin Shauki boycotts Festival Filem over awards segregation

The actor-filmmaker says he will stay away until works of all M'sians are recognised as M'sian.