Behind the Scenes with PUSPAL: Understanding Malaysia's Entertainment Regulations

Mr Ahmad Mahathir Bin Mohd Hilmi, Principal Assistant Secretary, Content Development Division, Ministry of Communications

13-Nov-24 09:15

Behind the Scenes with PUSPAL: Understanding Malaysia's Entertainment Regulations

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The Central Agency for Application of Filming and Performance by Foreign Artistes, or PUSPAL, does exactly what its name suggests. But what are the steps that follow once a foreign artist is granted approval?

Ahmad Mahathir, Principal Assistant Secretary of the Content Development Division at the Communications Ministry, shares insights into Malaysia's entertainment regulations.

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Categories: government, performing arts

Tags: ministry of communications, puspal, entertainment,

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