CMCO: Finas to pay for Covid-19 tests for actors and film crew


Each production company can claim up to RM5,000 from Finas for the cost of Covid-19 screening. Photo: Radius One

The National Film Development Corporation (Finas) is encouraging production crew and actors who are filming during the conditional movement control order (MCO) to get tested for Covid-19.

"The objective of Insentif Saringan Prihatin is to ensure the safety and health of cast and crew members besides curbing the spread of Covid-19," a statement by Finas read.

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