For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory
Under Malaysian law, films intended for public viewing must be approved by the Film Censorship Board.
Sat Feb 10 2024
Charges against 'Mentega Terbang' cloud Malaysian film industry’s future
Filmmakers of 'Mentega Terbang' were charged under Section 298 of Malaysia's Penal Code, a move that may affect film industry as a whole.
Thu Jan 18 2024
AWANI Tonight: ‘Parasite’ director, S. Korean artists urge probe into actor’s death
South Korean actors and filmmakers, including ‘Parasite’ director Bong Joon Ho, called for a probe into police and media conduct after the death of actor Lee Sun-Kyun.
Fri Jan 12 2024
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to get honorary Oscars
The Academy will honor four trailblazers who have transformed the film industry and inspired generations of filmmakers, Janet Yang said.
Tue Jun 27 2023
'Black Panther' fights on without Chadwick Boseman
The real-life grief of the filmmakers is reflected in the film as Wakanda struggles to survive following the death of Boseman's character.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Collaborations can boost local film industry - Annuar
Annuar said the move would help to speed up the process to bring the country's film industry to the global stage.
Thu Aug 25 2022
FINAS allocates RM38 million in digital content grant to help filmmakers
Zahidi said the fund will help small-scale filmmakers showcase their talents and works on over-the-top platforms.
Tue Oct 26 2021
As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 rolls around, filmmakers take different approaches
A slew of new films and TV series are being released around the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks.
Sat Sep 04 2021
Filming activities allowed to resume after Hari Raya with strict SOP - Saifuddin
The approval was given during the National Security Council meeting yesterday morning.
Tue May 19 2020
When can Malaysia really have great films like Parasite?
Local film industry via its governing body FINAS needs to mould a mutually-liked strategy on how to tempt -bte noire filmmakers- with classy touches in filmmaking like Mamat Khalid and Namron.
Tue Jan 14 2020
Indonesian mobile cinema keeps old film format alive in digital age
Filmmakers and cinemas have almost completely phased out the 35-mm. format in the past decade as they switch to cheaper, better quality digital formats.
Tue May 30 2017
Iranian film 'A Man of Integrity' wins 'Certain Regard' competition at Cannes
A movie by an Iranian who was arrested for his work in Iran won the "Un Certain Regard" competition at the Cannes Film Festival bolstering the country's filmmakers' reputation.
Sun May 28 2017
To counter travel ban, filmmakers want to give American Muslims a voice
Often her projects have been turned down because "America isn't ready for a Muslim cast" or "there's too many brown people in this film," she said.
Thu Feb 16 2017
Actors seek posthumous protections after big-screen resurrections
Filmmakers are tapping advances in digital technology to resurrect characters after a performer dies, most notably in "Rogue One: A Star Wars Story."
Sat Dec 31 2016
Six Malaysian films have been selected for SGIFF
The line-up includes the Asian premiere of SGIFF's opening film at Marina Bay Sands, Interchange (2016), a noir fantasy thriller by one of Malaysia's most celebrated filmmakers Dain Iskandar Said.
Thu Oct 27 2016
JDT kecewa Selangor FC tidak hadir Piala Sumbangsih
JDT harap Selangor FC dapat mempertimbangkan semula keputusan untuk tidak hadir dari perlawanan ini.
Wed May 08 2024
Kerajaan Kelantan salur RM300,000 untuk jemaah haji
Bantuan disalurkan menerusi Tabung Haji untuk membantu melancarkan urusan jemaah bagi Musim Haji 1445H/2024M.
Wed May 08 2024
Kumpulan pertama 282 jemaah haji berlepas ke Tanah Suci
Kumpulan pertama 282 jemaah haji Malaysia berlepas ke Tanah Suci pada tengah malam tadi dengan penerbangan Malaysia Airlines.
Wed May 08 2024
Tiga remaja sesat di Gunung Keriang semasa cari batu kristal
Dua lagi pendaki menemui jalan keluar dan bergegas turun untuk meminta bantuan.
Wed May 08 2024
Faisal seorang yang ‘kebal’ - Ayah
Doa Abdul Halim buat anaknya tidak pernah putus selain berterima kasih kepada semua pihak yang turut prihatin dengan apa yang menimpa Faisal.
Wed May 08 2024
Lelaki OKU maut, ibu cedera dalam kejadian samun di rumah
Mangsa yang juga OKU bisu ditemui maut dalam keadaan mulutnya ditampal pita pelekat manakala ibunya yang berusia 70 tahun luka pada jari kanan.
Wed May 08 2024
103 projek bekalan air Pahang libatkan kos RM121.2 juta telah disiapkan
Sebanyak 103 projek pembangunan bekalan air Pahang membabitkan kos sebanyak RM121.2 juta telah disiapkan setakat ini, kata Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail.
Wed May 08 2024
Inndeks Harga Pengeluar Perkhidmatan naik 1.0 peratus pada suku pertama
IHPRP mencatatkan 115.8 mata pada suku pertama 2024 (S1 2024), meningkat satu peratus, yang sama seperti suku keempat 2023 (S4 2023), kata DOSM.
Wed May 08 2024
Perancang kewangan perlu lapor kegiatan meragukan kepada pihak berkuasa
Perancang kewangan perlu memainkan peranan untuk melaporkan sebarang kegiatan mencurigakan yang menjurus kepada pengubahan wang haram kepada pihak berkuasa.
Wed May 08 2024
Negeri Sembilan arah PBT kenal pasti pokok risiko tumbang di tanah persendirian
Kesemua PBT di Negeri Sembilan diarah mengenal pasti semua pokok yang berbahaya dan berisiko tumbang terutama di kawasan tanah persendirian.
Wed May 08 2024