![For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707372534_TBcinemajpg.jpg)
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 Charges against 'Mentega Terbang' cloud Malaysian film industry’s future](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-03/81678879508_TBmentegaterbang.jpg)
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 Malaysia capable of producing films of international standard - Annuar](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51666608853_AnnuarMusa.jpg)
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 Govt forms Malaysian Film and Music Advisory Council](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-09/51663398710_Annuarmusa.jpg)
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 producers not releasing movies in cinemas for fear of poor returns - PFM](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-12/81513029499_Cinema.jpg)
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 PFM thanks govt for allowing filming to resume](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/41591161584_Filming.jpg)
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 'Adiwiraku' wins best film award in FFM29](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2017-09/61506213531_Adiwiraku.jpg)
'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 30 local films participate in 17 international film festivals](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/41470647685_JagatOlaBolaFFM.jpg)
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 Six Malaysian films have been selected for SGIFF](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-10/51477572129_DainIskandarSaid.jpg)
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 change mindsets and ways of producing films - Finas](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/71448688466_KamilOthman.jpg)
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 FFM28: 'Jagat' bags Best Film, 'Munafik' sweeps Best National Film](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-09/61472919386_Jagat.jpg)
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 FFM28: Forget trivial issue and move on, Malaysian film practitioners told](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-08/51471164789_NikAmirWanHasliza.jpg)
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 Finas provides aid for initial stage of film production](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/61444469922_FIlming.jpg)
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 FFM28: Best Film category now open to all](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-07/71469940707_DSDrSallehSaid.jpg)
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 FFM28: Segregation move smacks of poor governance - CENBET](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-08/61438749410_GANPINGSIEU.jpg)
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