Malaysia wins 6 awards at AIFFA 2023
KUCHING: Malaysia bagged six awards at the Asean International Film Festival and Awards (AIFFA) 2023 Gala Night held at the Pullman Hotel here last night (Aug 4). Among the categories won were the Best Script and Best Film awards for the film “Barbarian Invasion,” as well as the Best Supporting Actor award for Hasnul Rahmat in “Jerangkung […]
Ambition must drive Sarawak’s pool of talents
BY GABRIEL LIHAN & NEVILLE TIMOTHY SANDERS KUCHING: We have seen talents go abroad, excel and do great things for the country and these talents have shown that Sarawakians do have what it takes to succeed at the international stage. The question is how can we sustain such success at international level and ensure more […]
Snowdan receives courtesy call
KUCHING: Deputy Minister of Tourism, Creative Industry and Performing Arts Datuk Snowdan Lawan received a courtesy call recently from National Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) chief executive officer (CEO) Nasir Ibrahim along with senior officers from FINAS. The courtesy call took place at Snowdan’s office located in Bangunan Baitulmakmur, Level 17 here. Topics discussed at the […]
Take the cue from Mat Kilau
KUCHING: The roaring success of Mat Kilau on the silver screen is proof that there is a huge appetite for films based on local history. And Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law), Datuk Seri Dr Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar wants the local film industry to exploit this potential fully. National Film Development […]
Visit cinemas, support local film industry
KUALA LUMPUR: Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has called on the public to help revitalise the country’s film and entertainment industry by visiting cinemas — albeit adhering to the set standard operating procedure. He said moviegoers need not worry as cinema companies were ready to adhere to strict guidelines for the safety of […]
