Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo has called on the MACC to "speed up" investigations into the alleged misappropriation of RM25 million in Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) funds linked to the National Film Development Corporation (Finas).

"I was informed that investigations are still ongoing, and if it’s possible, I ask that the MACC speed up the process.

"The MACC must also explain what will be done in the near future as this (probe) involves a large sum," the minister said during a press conference at the Parliament lobby today.

According to Gobind, the scope of the anti-graft body's investigations into Finas differed from the probe being conducted by a special ministry-appointed task force.

He said: "What is being investigated by the MACC is different. It is up to MACC to take action (on Finas).

"The MACC must make a statement as to the scope of their investigations and what will take place."

Meanwhile, the Puchong MP also stated that his ministry was contemplating appointing an accountant from an accredited firm to the new Finas board.

He explained that this was to study a new financial structure for Finas to enhance its financial system and accountability.

"The members of the new (Finas) board will be announced next week," he added.

Gobind had in June confirmed that the MACC was conducting an investigation into several questionable financial allocations to Finas in 2017.

It was later reported that MACC had begun its probe into the missing MCMC millions in July.

It was alleged that a senior Finas officer with a "Datuk" title was suspected to have been involved in the embezzlement of funds approved for the implementation of projects under the 1Malaysia Negaraku programme.