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Daily Express
7 days ago
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- Daily Express
42 Creative Content Fund applications from Sabah and Sarawak approved
Published on: Thursday, July 24, 2025 Published on: Thu, Jul 24, 2025 By: Kazalinah Kamaludin Text Size: Nizam (sixth, right) and Fahmi (centre) with recipients of the 2025 Creative Content Fund (DKK) and Borneo TV Programme Fund at the DKK Sabah award ceremony. Kota Kinabalu: A total of 42 Creative Content Fund (DKK) applications from production companies in Sabah and Sarawak, worth RM7.43 million, have been approved from 2022 up to this month. Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the approved applications covered various categories, including feature and short films, documentaries, marketing, scriptwriting and post-production, creating over 1,245 job opportunities. 'As of this month, the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) has also received 36 applications for the Borneo TV Programme Fund and 24 for the Post-Production Fund. 'All applications are evaluated transparently and with integrity by a committee comprising professional panelists and ministry representatives,' he said at the presentation of Creative Content Fund letters of acceptance to Sabah's creative industry players in Sabah, here, Tuesday night. Also present were Assistant Minister to the Chief Minister, Datuk Nizam Abu Bakar Titingan, Communications Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa, Finas Chairman Datuk Hans Isaac, Finas Chief Executive Officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib, Malaysian National News Agency (Bernama) Chief Executive Officer Datin Paduka Nur-ul Afida Kamaludin and Information Department Director-General Julina Johan. Fahmi said under the DKK, 14 local production companies have been offered the Borneo TV Programme Fund, including six from Sabah. He said the six Sabah companies received approvals amounting to RM1.15 million, expected to create over 200 new jobs. 'As for the Post-Production Fund, nine companies received offers, one of which is from Sabah. For Sabah, one project was approved with a value of nearly RM240,000, adding value to the post-filming process,' he said. He added that the total amount approved for the seven Sabah companies under the Borneo TV Programme Fund and the Post-Production Fund stood at RM1.39 million. Fahmi said various success stories have emerged through government grants and incentives, including the film 'Blood Brothers: Bara Naga', which grossed RM73.6 million, 'Bleat!' which made a mark at Cannes, and most recently, 'Ejen Ali The Movie 2', which opened in Indonesia with over 200,000 viewers in its first week. Fahmi added that the Communications Ministry, through Finas, has agreed to collaborate with Borneo TV via the Borneo TV Programme Fund, with content produced by its recipients to also be aired on the Borneo TV platform. Meanwhile, Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said the DKK has opened vast opportunities for the people of Sabah to showcase their stories, culture and heritage through various mediums such as films, documentaries and television programmes. 'Sabah possesses extraordinary socio-cultural diversity – with more than 30 ethnic groups and over 200 sub-ethnicities. This makes the State one of the richest regions in terms of oral, visual and narrative culture, which deserves attention as a source of authentic content,' he said. He added that Sabah's natural beauty gives it a distinct advantage to be translated into creative content capable of attracting both local and international audiences. The text of his speech was read out by Nizam. * Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel and Telegram for breaking news alerts and key updates! * Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available. Stay up-to-date by following Daily Express's Telegram channel. Daily Express Malaysia
The Sun
13-06-2025
- Business
- The Sun
Phase 2 funding for film sector under creative content scheme from June 17
KUALA LUMPUR: Malaysia's film sector is set to receive a fresh round of government support, with applications for Phase 2 of the 2025 Creative Content Fund (DKK) opening on June 17. The funding programme, managed by the National Film Development Corporation (FINAS), will remain open until July 27. In a statement today, FINAS said two co-production categories are available under this phase, namely the feature or animated films and documentaries. Applications must be submitted via the Creative Industry Management and Monitoring System (SPPIK) at in line with current fund guidelines. FINAS said detailed infographics, application links and video tutorials will be shared on its website and social media once the window opens.
