COMMUNICATIONS and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah is confident that the local arts fraternity, including those in the film industry, will not be left out of Putrajaya’s economic recovery plan expected to be announced next week.

“The government understands the problems facing the film industry due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

“We will continue to empower the industry, including by setting specific targets, for example, the Oscars, audits, and repurposing development funds,” he said in a video shared on Twitter in conjunction with the National Film Development Corporation’s (Finas) 39th anniversary today.

Since Finas was established, he said, it has continuously progressed in tandem with the evolution of the film industry.

“I would like to convey my best wishes and congratulate Finas on its 39th anniversary.” – Bernama, June 1, 2020.