![Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-04/81712310449_deepfake.jpg)
Ghostbots: AI versions of deceased loved ones could be a serious threat to mental health
Using deep fake technology, AI software can create an interactive virtual representation of deceased person by using their digital content.
Sat May 18 2024
![RM3 million for content creators in Sabah, Sarawak to produce award-winning content RM3 million for content creators in Sabah, Sarawak to produce award-winning content](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-09/51694768172_TBFahmi.jpg)
RM3 million for content creators in Sabah, Sarawak to produce award-winning content
The fund is aimed at enhancing talent development, stimulating activities and innovation, and creating job opportunities, Fahmi Fadzil said.
Fri Sep 15 2023
![Celebrated content creator, Sofyank to set up production company Celebrated content creator, Sofyank to set up production company](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-05/71684500923_Sofyankzachking.jpg)
Celebrated content creator, Sofyank to set up production company
Local digital content creator, Mohamad Sofian Abdullah, 27, or better known as Sofyank plans to set up a production company here by the end of this year.
Fri May 19 2023
![Spilt Gravy On Rice bags Best Film Award at FFM32 Spilt Gravy On Rice bags Best Film Award at FFM32](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/81670024919_SpiltGravyOnRice.jpg)
Spilt Gravy On Rice bags Best Film Award at FFM32
Held for the first time outside of the Klang Valley, FFM32 which took place at Encore Melaka had 22 award categories.
Sat Dec 03 2022
![Seri Angkasa Award to continue with more categories - Annuar Musa Seri Angkasa Award to continue with more categories - Annuar Musa](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/61667179472_AnnuarMusa.jpg)
Seri Angkasa Award to continue with more categories - Annuar Musa
Annuar sparked the idea to rebrand ASA and introduced an additional cash prize from the Digital Content Fund.
Mon Oct 31 2022
![Govt allocates over 100 mln to drive local creative industry Govt allocates over 100 mln to drive local creative industry](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-04/81617617202_CendanaPenjana.jpg)
Govt allocates over 100 mln to drive local creative industry
The government has allocated over RM100 million to drive the local creative industry next year through the DEKAN and the Digital Content Fund.
Fri Oct 07 2022
![New applications for Digital Content Grant 2022 open from Tuesday - Annuar New applications for Digital Content Grant 2022 open from Tuesday - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-06/41655202698_TBannuarmusa.jpg)
New applications for Digital Content Grant 2022 open from Tuesday - Annuar
Annuar said selected applicants will be invited to a presentation session scheduled for August, before approval is announced by Sept 2022.
Wed Jun 15 2022
![FINAS allocates RM38 million in digital content grant to help filmmakers FINAS allocates RM38 million in digital content grant to help filmmakers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-10/61634824075_ZahidiZainulAbidin.jpg)
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
![MDEC disburses RM5.52 mln to 45 grant recipients MDEC disburses RM5.52 mln to 45 grant recipients](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-09/41630512904_MDEC.jpg)
MDEC disburses RM5.52 mln to 45 grant recipients
MDEC said the disbursement indicates that its new grant framework is now completed and fully operational.
Thu Sep 02 2021
![MDEC announces DIF5 Strategy in advancing Malaysia's Digital Economy MDEC announces DIF5 Strategy in advancing Malaysia's Digital Economy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-07/71500557118_MDEC.jpg)
MDEC announces DIF5 Strategy in advancing Malaysia's Digital Economy
The initiative aims to secure high quality digital investments as it seeks to unlock new drivers of growth in the digital economy.
Mon Jul 19 2021
![48 individuals, companies receive RM5.5 million from Music Digital Content Fund 48 individuals, companies receive RM5.5 million from Music Digital Content Fund](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/41608861237_SaifuddinAbdullah.jpg)
48 individuals, companies receive RM5.5 million from Music Digital Content Fund
The Music DKD is aimed at providing support and opening more job opportunities as well as boosting the music industry amid the COVID-19 pandemic.
Fri Dec 25 2020
![Facebook accuses Apple of anticompetitive behaviour over privacy changes Facebook accuses Apple of anticompetitive behaviour over privacy changes](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-12/51608171616_APPLE.jpg)
Facebook accuses Apple of anticompetitive behaviour over privacy changes
Facebook previously tried to push a notification to its users about Apple's fees but said Apple rejected its 'transparency notice.'
Thu Dec 17 2020
![Alleged of abuse of power, Eizlan Yusof sues Hans Isaac Alleged of abuse of power, Eizlan Yusof sues Hans Isaac](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-11/81605686081_eizlanhans.jpg)
Alleged of abuse of power, Eizlan Yusof sues Hans Isaac
Eizlan Yusof questions Hans Isaac's motive for making baseless allegations against him.
Wed Nov 18 2020
![RM35 mln PENJANA allocation reinforces digital creative content industry - MDEC RM35 mln PENJANA allocation reinforces digital creative content industry - MDEC](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-04/71586247806_SurinaShukri.jpg)
RM35 mln PENJANA allocation reinforces digital creative content industry - MDEC
The allocation, known as PENJANA Digital Content Fund, would further expand and enhance the two existing digital content programmes that MDEC is managing.
Mon Aug 10 2020
![Belanjawan 2020: Kerajaan peruntuk RM20 juta cari jaguh kandungan digital Belanjawan 2020: Kerajaan peruntuk RM20 juta cari jaguh kandungan digital](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2018-02/71517895152_DigitalEconomy.jpg)
Belanjawan 2020: Kerajaan peruntuk RM20 juta cari jaguh kandungan digital
Langkah itu diambil susulan sektor berkenaan telah dikenal pasti antara sumber yang mampu menjana nilai ekonomi.
Fri Oct 11 2019