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Film industry leaders decry RM40 mil budget allocation as inadequate

Industry players warn that the reduced allocation for film production incentives could hinder local and international projects, affecting Malaysia’s competitiveness as a filming hub

Boosting film standards: Finas to overhaul Compulsory Screening Scheme

The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) is studying several suggestions to improve the Compulsory Screening Scheme to boost the quality of local film productions.

Movies from India detract from local Tamil films’ sales: PKR MP  

A government backbencher has claimed that screening international movies in cinemas here has negatively impacted the local film industry.  

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach