12:00 PM MYT
While outdoor shoots are not possible during MCO, Finas hopes for indoor and studio shoots to be allowed at least. Photo: AFP
The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) expressed hope that the National Security Council (MKN) would consider allowing filming activities to be conducted during the Movement Control Order (MCO) to ensure that the creative industry economy is unaffected by the COVID-19 pandemic.
Finas chairman Zakaria Abdul Hamid said it is hoped that the council would at least allow indoor and studio shoots for dramas, telefilms, livestreaming, documentaries and sitcoms without audiences.
He said the consideration is based on the fact that the creative industry is a major contributor to the growth of the economy and the national gross domestic product (GDP).
KUALA LUMPUR (Feb 2): The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) expressed hope that the National Security Council (MKN) would consider allowing filming activities to be conducted during the Movement Control Order (MCO), to ensure that the creative industry economy is unaffected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Finas chairman Zakaria Abdul Hamid said it is hoped that the council would at least allow indoor and studio shoots for dramas, telefilms, livestreaming, documentaries and sitcoms without audiences.
He said the consideration is based on the fact that the creative industry is a major contributor to the growth of the economy and the national gross domestic product (GDP).