Kuala Lampur, Dec. 10 -- The Finance Ministry has approved increasing the price for shows being aired on government broadcast channels RTM.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Gobind Singh Deo told a press conference today that the increase will be between 10 to 60 per cent depending on the type of shows being aired.

"The price increase that have been approved according to categories are: 20 to 60 per cent for telefilms, 30 to 60 per cent for drama series, 10 to 30 per cent for documentaries and magazines, and 30 per cent for animated series.

"The current price rate was determined in 1986 and has not been reviewed for 33 years. After listening to the grouses coming from local producers, I have proposed the review of the price throug...