KUALA LUMPUR: Production company Elepfilm Entertainment Sdn Bhd has emphasised that the decision to halt screenings of the film 'Konspirasi' in cinemas nationwide was made internally by its management without influence from external parties.
The company said the decision hinged on various considerations based on the current situation and was not intended as publicity or a marketing strategy.
"The decision was made internally by the management and not for publicity or marketing purposes. No party influenced the decision," it said in a statement on Sunday (May 31).
The statement was made following various speculations about the termination of the film's screenings since Thursday.
Elepfilm Entertainment also urged all parties to stop any speculation, assumptions or dissemination of unverified information related to the matter.
The company said it appreciates all feedback, support, and views given by various parties regarding the film's screening.
"We also hope the audience will continue to support the creative talents involved in Konspirasi as well as the local film industry as a whole," it said.
On Friday, the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) confirmed that screenings of Konspirasi in cinemas nationwide had been discontinued at the producer's request.
Finas said it was informed by the Malaysian Association of Film Exhibitors (Mafe) and Media Prima Berhad, as the film distributor dealing with the cinemas.
The film, directed by Ghaz Abu Bakar, features a cast including Sarimah Ibrahim, Datuk Adi Putra, Hisyam Hamid, Alicia Amin, Shiqin Kamal, Roy Azman and Esma Daniel. - Bernama
