KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 — It is appropriate for the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) Act 1981 to be amended following significant changes in the country's film industry, said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.
Amendments are also warranted as the industry faces challenges from rapid technological advancements, with live streaming becoming increasingly popular.
"Major changes are taking place, including the rise of live streaming, so I believe it is appropriate to work on amendments to the Finas Act to reflect these developments," he said after attending the "Raya Sama-Sama" event to celebrate arts and media practitioners today.
Also present were Communications Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin, Bernama Editor-in-Chief Arul Rajoo Durar Raj, Deputy Editor-in-Chief (Economic News Services) Azlina Aziz, and Head of Management Services and Finance Sharifah Zaini Syed Zain.
Fahmi added that he will meet with the Malaysian Veteran Artistes Welfare Association to review 10 matters raised by the group, including performance opportunities in Radio Televisyen Malaysia productions and access to medical treatment.
Earlier, Fahmi presented cash donations, festive clothing and shopping vouchers to 50 local arts practitioners and 26 media professionals in conjunction with Ramadan and the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.
The ceremony was organised by the Communications Ministry in collaboration with Bernama and Finas.
— Bernama
