Online content creators shocked by requirement


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PETALING JAYA: Social media content creators were shocked to learn that they are now required to apply for a National Film Development Corporation (Finas) licence for their social media posts.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah said yesterday that all film productions, regardless if they are from a mainstream media outlet or personal media, must apply for a Film Production Licence and Film Shooting Certificate (SPP) from Finas.

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