KUALA LUMPUR, April 8 (Bernama) -- The draft amendment to the Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia Act 1981 (Act 244) is in the final stage of preparation and is expected to be submitted to the Attorney General's Chambers (AGC) for review this week.
National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) chief executive officer Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib said the amendment, among other things, aims to strengthen the act so that it remains relevant in line with current technological developments and changes in content production.
He said the amendment also aims to adapt to evolving business models, particularly those involving online transactions and content distribution through streaming platforms, social media, and other digital channels.
“Through this amendment, we want to ensure that industry workers, especially crew members and employees, are protected by regulations that safeguard their rights.
“It is also to strengthen the rights of producers, enabling them to better monetize their intellectual property (IP) and generate higher income,” he added.
He said this when met after an engagement session with academicians from public and private higher institutions of learning (IPT) on the proposed amendments to Act 244.
The academicians included from the National Academy of Arts, Culture and Heritage (ASWARA), Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) and Taylor's University.
Azmir said similar engagement sessions will continue to be held to obtain input and feedback from various parties, including academics and industry members.
“For example, in the context of artificial intelligence (AI), activities may not physically take place within the country, The servers could be located outside Malaysia. So, the question arises, who holds the intellectual property (IP) rights in such cases?” he said.
It was reported on March 19 that the Cabinet had approved in principle amendments to Perbadanan Kemajuan Filem Nasional Malaysia Act 1981.
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