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
Malaysia capable of producing films of international standard - Annuar
Malaysian film producers, directors and actors are capable of producing films of international standard, Tan Sri Annuar Musa said.
Mon Oct 24 2022
Govt forms Malaysian Film and Music Advisory Council
The government is forming the Malaysian Film and Music Advisory Council for more proactive forward policies to assist industry players.
Sat Sep 17 2022
Local producers not releasing movies in cinemas for fear of poor returns - PFM
Local art industry players are still not confident enough to release their movies although cinemas resumed operations today.
Wed Jul 01 2020
PFM thanks govt for allowing filming to resume
The Malaysian Film Producers Association has welcomed the governments decision to allow companies involved in producing television series, movies and commercials to resume operations.
Wed Jun 03 2020
'Adiwiraku' wins best film award in FFM29
Local movie 'Adiwiraku' has been named the Best Film at the 29th Malaysian Film Festival (FFM29) last night.
Sun Sep 24 2017
30 local films participate in 17 international film festivals
Among the films were Jagat, Munafik, Ola Bola and Polis Evo.
Mon Nov 07 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
Producers must change mindsets and ways of producing films - Finas
Producers must be prepared with their pre-production work by finding the right distributors and broadcasters before they started working.
Thu Sep 22 2016
FFM28: 'Jagat' bags Best Film, 'Munafik' sweeps Best National Film
Tamil language film, 'Jagat' was named Best Film, while horror flick, 'Munafik' bagged the Best Film trophy at the 28th Malaysian Film Festival held at the Plenary Hall, KLCC here on Saturday night.
Sat Sep 03 2016
FFM28: Forget trivial issue and move on, Malaysian film practitioners told
The Malaysian film industry needs to move forward and focus in producing good and quality works following the new category introduced by the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.
Sun Aug 14 2016
Finas provides aid for initial stage of film production
The allocation will only be given for the initial stages such as research work and script-writing.
Thu Aug 11 2016
FFM28: Best Film category now open to all
The Communications and Multimedia Ministry made the decision after considering the views and suggestions from all parties.
Wed Aug 10 2016
FFM28: Segregation move smacks of poor governance - CENBET
The segregation policy runs counter to the two fundamental ideals CENBET promotes ie moderation and good governance.
Mon Aug 08 2016
Sarjan terima rasuah tutup kes cabul didenda RM8,000
Nur Mastisha Maidinsha, 39, dikenakan hukuman itu selepas mengaku bersalah atas satu pertuduhan pilihan, yang dibaca di hadapan Hakim, Suzana Hussin.
Mon May 13 2024
Kejadian rompakan dilaporkan berlaku semasa banjir di Brazil
Hujan lebat yang menyebabkan banjir di Porto Alegre, Rio Grande Do Sul, Brazil kini mengundang kepada berlakunya kejadian jenayah.
Mon May 13 2024
Penduduk Rumah Panjang harap sosio ekonomi meningkat
Dalam pada itu penduduk Rumah Panjang Nanga Engkuah yang ditemui Astro AWANI menzahirkan rasa syukur dengan pemilihan rumah panjang mereka sebagai Kampung Angkat Madani.
Mon May 13 2024
Perlumbaan di Jepun beri nilai tambah buat Azizulhasni
Azizulhasni berkata pihaknya dan pasukan berpuas hati dengan prestasi yang dicapai pada perlumbaan yang berlangsung di Velodrom Izu di Shizuoka, Jepun itu.
Mon May 13 2024
Prosedur graf kulit Faisal Halim tunjuk reaksi positif
Prosedur graf kulit atau tampalan kulit untuk menutup luka lecur tahap empat dialami pemain sayap sensasi Harimau Malaya dan Selangor FC Mohamad Faisal Abdul Halim yang cedera disimbah asid baru-baru
Mon May 13 2024
Sidang DUN Johor tergendala, Speaker minta tingkat keselamatan
Speaker Dewan Undangan Negeri (DUN) Johor, Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi meminta supaya kawalan keselamatan ketika sidang DUN yang berlangsung di Bangunan Sultan Ismail dipertingkatkan.
Mon May 13 2024
Syarikat penerbangan boleh mulakan operasi antarabangsa di LTSIP
Kementerian Pengangkutan Mengalu-alukan syarikat penerbangan untuk mengendalikan operasi penerbangan antarabangsa di Lapangan Terbang Sultan Ismail Petra (LTSIP) Pengkalan Chepa, Kelantan.
Mon May 13 2024
JDT terus kuasai Asia Tenggara
JDT terus mengekalkan penguasaan sebagai kelab terbaik di Asia Tenggara menerusi kedudukan terkini dikeluarkan oleh laman Opta Analyst.
Mon May 13 2024
AWANI Ringkas: Imigresen, KDN kaji guna QR di pintu masuk negara
Ikuti rangkuman berita utama yang menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari di Astro AWANI menerusi AWANI Ringkas.
Mon May 13 2024
Lelaki hilang ketika berkelah ditemui lemas di Lata Bayu
Seorang lelaki yang dilaporkan hilang ketika berkelah bersama tiga rakannya di Lata Bayu, Asam Jawa, di sini ditemukan lemas.
Mon May 13 2024