Cinemas to suspend operations from November


The once robust cinema industry in Malaysia has been brought down to its knees by the pandemic. - CHAN BOON KAI/The Star

PETALING JAYA: Hard hit by the Covid-19 pandemic, cinemas will begin suspending their operations from November.

The Malaysian Association of Film Exhibitors (MAFE) said while the conditional movement control order (CMCO) required cinemas to remain closed, lack of new films in the short term further compounded their predicament.

Play, subscribe and stand a chance to win prizes worth over RM39,000! T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM 13.90/month

RM 11.12/month

Billed as RM 11.12 for the 1st month, RM 13.90 thereafter.

Best Value

Annual Plan

RM 12.33/month

RM 9.87/month

Billed as RM 118.40 for the 1st year, RM 148 thereafter.

Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

‘Fuel supply relatively secure’
UM, UCSI JOIN FORCES IN RESEARCH
Gombak siblings are in a league of their own
Education Ministry to strengthen safety rules for outdoor activities
Single mums charged over CBT, offensive posts
Grandpa’s exam effort adds up
Anwar says M’sia must move to diversified energy future
Murder charges over crash
‘Private ownership fuels Madani Mart growth’
Cloud seeding helps fill dams

Others Also Read