Time for a review: Creative industry seeks more Budget 2027 support as TV production rates lag behind costs
KUALA LUMPUR, Oct 3 — Creative industry players are calling on the government to maintain and enhance existing fun...
Malaysian creative industry stakeholders are urging the government to maintain and enhance current funds and incentives in the upcoming Budget 2027, while reviewing television programme production rates, which they claim are unrealistic due to rising costs. Malaysian Film Producers Association deputy president, Datuk Dr Yusof Haslam, reiterated the need for government assistance to safeguard the industry's sustainability, stating that cuts should be avoided.
Yusof also emphasized the importance of filmmakers managing funds responsibly and not using them for personal gain. He highlighted the success of the Film in Malaysia Incentive (FIMI) in attracting international production companies and supporting large-scale patriotic productions like 'MALBATT: Misi Bakara.' However, Yusof called for a review of television programme production rates, particularly those provided by Radio Televisyen Malaysia, which have remained stagnant for nearly four decades.
Film producer Nazira Ibrahim echoed the call for a review of production rates, emphasizing the necessity for adjustments every 10 years. She also stressed the importance of practical skills training for film set staff, beyond theoretical learning, to produce highly skilled professionals behind the camera.
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