#KiniNews: Filming for personal social media requires Finas licence, says Saifuddin
All filming requires a licence from the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) even for personal social media, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.
Asked how this would affect people who use social media platforms, he said that all content creation is subject to regulations.
"It is mandatory for film producers to apply for a film production licence and filming certification letter, regardless of whether they are mainstream media or personal media that publish their film on social media or traditional channels," he told the Dewan Rakyat today.
Asked how this would affect people who use social media platforms, he said that all content creation is subject to regulations.
"It is mandatory for film producers to apply for a film production licence and filming certification letter, regardless of whether they are mainstream media or personal media that publish their film on social media or traditional channels," he told the Dewan Rakyat today.
Sat Mar 19 2022
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Tue Nov 09 2021
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Sun Jul 25 2021
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Tue Aug 18 2020
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Mon Jul 20 2020
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Creative industry will be taken care of - Saifuddin
Government will continue to empower the local film industry including by setting specific targets audits and by repurposing development funds and film production.
Mon Jun 01 2020
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Mon Apr 29 2019
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Johor allocates RM150,000 for Johor Bahru film grants
Datuk Tee Siew Kiong said the programme was open to all especially young people who are interested in film production.
Wed Jun 21 2017
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Wed Dec 28 2016
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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
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Sun Feb 28 2016
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Wed Feb 04 2015
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Tue Jan 27 2015
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Wed Dec 17 2014
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Sun Jun 08 2014