The FINAS Act Needs 21st Century Updates

Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib, CEO, National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS)

21-Mar-25 08:45

The FINAS Act Needs 21st Century Updates

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The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia or FINAS Act 1981 is being revised to adapt to the changing film industry. The updates aim to modernize regulations, strengthen worker protections, and foster industry growth. We discuss the amendments needed with Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib, CEO of FINAS.

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Produced by: Tun Hizami Hashim, Natalie Tan

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar, Wong Shou Ning, Aisalli Ayub

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Categories: government, politics, Law/Activism

Tags: finas act, finas, parliament, malaysian communications and multimedia commission (mcmc), film industry,

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