KUALA LUMPUR, March 17 -- The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) has been tasked to review the Finas Act 1981 and propose amendments to align it with the evolving film and entertainment industry.

Announcing this today, Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said he will also meet with veteran artist groups to understand their concerns and demands.

"With major changes taking place in the film industry, including the advent of online streaming, it is important to amend the Finas Act to reflect those changes.

"In the coming week, I will meet with veteran artist associations to discuss the requests which they made (today)," he told reporters after attending the Raya Sama-Sama programme at Dewan Cendekiawan, Tun Abdu...