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Minister clarifies Finas Act not meant to restrict social media users

Jul 24, 2020

Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has clarified that the government does not intend to use laws on film production to stifle freedom of expression on social media.

This comes after the Minister was heavily criticised after he told the Dewan Rakyat that a license from FINAS is required for all filming activities in Malaysia, even for personal use on social media.
 
But, the Minister also noted that the National Film Development Corporation Act, which was enacted 40 years ago, needs to be fine tuned.

If you're using a non-medical face mask, make sure it follows the criteria and recommendations set by the WHO.

The Health Ministry says the WHO recommends that fabric or cloth face masks should consist of 3 layers.

This comes as the wearing of face masks will be made mandatory in public transportation and crowded public areas from August 1.

The investigation papers on the Penang undersea tunnel project is expected to be submitted to the Attorney-General's Chambers soon for further action.

The MACC says the probe is in its final stages of completion with only a few witnesses left to give their statements.

On Wednesday, former Finance Minister Lim Guang Eng went to the MACC to have is statement recorded and is expected to return on Saturday.