Malaysia

Ahmad Idham bows out of Finas a 2nd time

Film development group backs veteran actor’s resignation as CEO, expresses support for his professional future

Updated 5 years ago · Published on 12 Sep 2021 4:00PM

Ahmad Idham bows out of Finas a 2nd time
Finas CEO Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nadzri will be officially released from his responsibilities as Finas CEO once he gets the green light from communications minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa. – Finas Malaysia Facebook pic, September 12, 2021

by Elyna Ali

KUALA LUMPUR – Ahmad Idham Ahmad Nadzri is tipped to resign as National Film Development Corporation (Finas) chief executive.

According to The Vibes’ Bahasa Malaysia sister publication Getaran, Idham had expressed his intention to step down as Finas CEO during a meeting on Thursday.

Finas chairman Datuk Zakaria Abdul Hamid had confirmed the matter, which marks the second time Idham has departed from the government body.

“Members of the corporation have agreed to release Idham and fully support his next career path,” Zakaria said.

“A letter on the corporation’s decision will immediately be submitted to Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa for final approval.”

Idham was first appointed Finas CEO on March 11, 2019. However, on December 9 the same year, he asked for his service to be shortened to March 10, 2020.

Idham returned to the post on June 5, 2020. – The Vibes, September 12, 2021

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