03 Mac 2008 : Launching of Sinema Malaysia Portal

Sinema Malaysia portal developed by FINAS Public Communication Unit was grandly launched at Sound Stage Studio. The ceremony were attended by KEKKWA Deputy Secretary Head (Cultural), Dato’ Mohammed b. Mohd. Daud, FINAS Chairman, Senator Datuk Jins Shamsudin, FINAS Chief Director Mohd. Mahyidin Mustakim, and its members of corporation. The ceremony was solemnized by Ministry of Culture, Arts, and Heritage Malaysia (KeKKWa), Deputy Minister Dato’ Wong Kam Hoong.

The ceremony was also enlivened by the acting performance from the chosen and gifted participant of the “Program Mencari Bakat Baru Portal Sinema Malaysia”. Obviously, FINAS effort in polishing this group of talented actors has been successful as witnessed in their competent and professional acting.

Almost 300 guests comprising of film producers, film association artistes and filming students attended the ceremony. In his speech, Dato’ Wong Kam Hoong encouraged the successful and IT savvy society to never disregard their identity and national culture. He stressed that this portal can facilitate the industry players in their filming endeavor.

Meanwhile, FINAS Chief Director Mahyidin Mustakim called on everyone who is involved in the film industry to come forward and register with the “Sinema Malaysia” portal to strengthen its component. At the ceremony, he also announced the opening for participation to The Photography of Best Film Location competition to the public.

Dato’ Wong Kam Hoong is making official the Portal by pressing the mouse of the laptop

Dato’ Wong Kam Hoong was listening seriously to Sinema Malaysia Portal Administrator