Streaming platforms need to produce local content, says Fahmi

Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil was the guest of honour at the exclusive preview of the #CedokLife mini-series. Photo: Bernama Platform penstriman terkemuka Asia iQIYI bekerjasama dengan Grab Malaysia akan menayangkan siri mini tersebut eksklusif di iQIYI bermula 16 September 2023, bersempena dengan sambutan Hari Malaysia. --fotoBERNAMA (2023) HAK CIPTA TERPELIHARA

The Ministry of Communications and Digital will hold discussions with streaming platform companies to look into legislation that gives more opportunities to producers and the local film industry.

According to its minister Fahmi Fadzil, this is to ensure that online streaming platforms produce domestic content to meet a certain percentage.

"In Australia, this matter is being discussed and some platforms have an idea of ​​what percentage of content must be produced, so we are looking into this matter because it can give more opportunities to producers and the film industry,” he said.

He said this in response to a Facebook post by Malaysian Television Producers Association president Datuk Jurey Latiff Rosli regarding the lack of employment opportunities for those from the television creative industry.

Fahmi was the guest of honour at the exclusive preview of the #CedokLife mini-series produced in collaboration with Grab Malaysia and online streaming platform iQiyi Malaysia on Tuesday (Sept 12).

#CedokLife which is based on the true story of the daily life of a Grab p-hailing rider will be streamed on iQiyi for free from Sept 16 in conjunction with the Malaysia Day celebration. – Bernama