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Finas chief Zakaria down with Covid-19

Film body says operations will run as usual while he undergoes quarantine, treatment

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 04 May 2021 10:44AM

Finas chief Zakaria down with Covid-19
Finas chairman Zakaria Abdul Hamid tested positive for the coronavirus yesterday. – Twitter pic, May 4, 2021

KUALA LUMPUR – National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) chairman Zakaria Abdul Hamid has tested positive for Covid-19.

He received his result yesterday.

Finas in a statement today said Zakaria will undergo quarantine based on the advice and monitoring conducted by the Health Ministry.

“Throughout the treatment period, all Finas affairs and operations will run as usual.

“He thanks all those who have prayed for his recovery, and apologises for the inconvenience caused by his situation.” – The Vibes, May 4, 2021

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