KUALA LUMPUR, April 9 -- Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the government will continue supporting Malaysia's film industry, including assisting artists facing financial distress through a collaboration between the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) and the Department of Insolvency.

He said the support goes beyond funding and financial allocations, acknowledging the high-risk nature of filmmaking and the possibility of commercial failure.

"We recognise that filmmaking carries significant risks, and some industry players may face business failure and require support to recover, including those affected by bankruptcy," he told reporters after his speech at the Seniman Symposium 2026 here today.

Fahmi added that t...