Application open June 1 for RM5mil Madani content fund

KUALA LUMPUR: Applications for the RM5 million ‘Dana Pemangkin Generasi Madani’ will officially open from June 1 to 30 to support the production of creative content that reflects the aspirations of Malaysia Madani.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said the fund, provided through the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS), is open to eligible local companies and youth organisations.

Fahmi, who is also Madani Government spokesman, said the fund covers five main production categories, namely telemovies, documentaries, short films, short documentaries and animation.

“Through this fund, the Communications Ministry via FINAS aims to support the production of content that reflects the aspirations of Malaysia Madani, with emphasis on strengthening identity, harmony, integrity and social unity,” he said.

Fahmi was speaking at the closing ceremony of the Festival Belia @ National Youth Day 2026 celebration for the Federal Territories here today.

Fahmi said the content produced must also be in line with the principle of respecting 3R sensitivities involving religion, race and the royal institution.

“As such, I urge all eligible parties to seize this opportunity by submitting applications to continue creating, innovating and producing creative, high-quality artistic works that can bring positive impact to society and the country,” he said.

He also said the fund is among the strategic components introduced to strengthen the creative youth ecosystem through various initiatives, including the Film Community and Creative Youth Workshop, Reel Madani@Kampus Programme, Ikon Belia Kreatif Madani and special collaboration programmes with the Malaysian Youth Council and the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim).

At the same event, Fahmi also witnessed the exchange of a Letter of Intent (LoI) between Finas and TikTok Malaysia for a strategic collaboration aimed at building a stronger support ecosystem to nurture a generation of capable, ethical and competitive content creators.

“The collaboration between Finas and TikTok is expected to help more local youths produce, promote and bring their creative works to the international market through broader industry support, technology and global reach,” he said.

Fahmi also officiated the presentation of Letters of Acceptance (SST) for the ReelMadani@Kampus Programme to 15 public and private higher learning institutions.

The programme aims to encourage students to produce quality and creative short-form video or reel content based on Malaysia Madani values for participation in the FINAS Short Film and Video Festival (FFPV).

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