KUALA LUMPUR – Md Nasir Ibrahim’s termination as chief executive of the National Film Development Corp (Finas) is a decision by the agency’s board, said Fahmi Fadzil.
The communications and digital minister said the decision was part of the agency restructuring its policies to determine its future direction.
“They (Finas) have informed me that it (the decision) is based on several matters that the agency wants to implement, including restructuring, and recalibration of some policies.
“It also takes into account the view of the board of directors on the direction of Finas,” he told reporters after witnessing the signing of a memorandum of understanding between Telekom Malaysia Bhd and ZTE Malaysia Corp Sdn Bhd for a strategic partnership programme.
Finas, in a statement today, expressed its appreciation to Nasir for his contributions throughout his service as the agency’s chief from November 1, 2021 till his termination effective today.
Finas deputy director-general for management Rozita Waty Ridzuan will head the agency effective today, pending the appointment of a new chief.
Meanwhile, on the implementation of the nation’s 5G network, Fahmi said the 5G task force – co-chaired by Treasury Secretary-General Datuk Johan Mahmood Merican and Communications and Digital Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Mohamad Fauzi Md Isa – will continue talks with mobile network operators (MNOs) on equity.
“They are meeting on a regular basis, including today, to discuss with the MNOs on the 5G roll-out and the question on equity,” he said.
Fahmi was previously reported to have said that the transition from a single-wholesale network to a dual network for 5G deployment would begin once the current roll-out under Digital Nasional Bhd reaches 80% of populated areas.
He also said the switch to the dual model would be implemented based on terms consistent with global practices on offering multiple networks. – Bernama, June 1, 2023
