FINAS to sponsor EPF i-Saraan accounts for local industry players
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FINAS to sponsor EPF i-Saraan accounts for local industry players

Communications Minister Fahmi announces support programme
Communications Minister Fahmi announces support programme

23 Apr - The Malaysian government through FINAS will sponsor the opening of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) i-Saraan accounts for 1,000 local entertainment industry players.

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil said this initiative was introduced through the PELINDUNG programme, which provides a social safety net to marginalised industry workers including freelance crews and behind-the-scenes workers.


"Through strategic collaboration with the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) and EPF, artistes can now apply for the Self-Employment Social Security Scheme (Act 789) as well as the EPF i-Saraan, without age limits, a long-term investment for their future and welfare," he said.
YB Datuk Fahmi spoke at FINAS' Muhibbah Eid event accompanied by FINAS' Datuk Hans Isaac and Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib
YB Datuk Fahmi spoke at FINAS' Muhibbah Eid event accompanied by FINAS' Datuk Hans Isaac and Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib
Fahmi said the quota is open until September and priority will be given to those who do not yet have an EPF account.

"This initiative not only paves the way for retirement savings, but also sends a clear message that the MADANI Government is not marginalising artistes who have been working hard to build the industry from behind the scenes," he said.

Meanwhile, Fahmi also launched GAFEMA (Gabungan Persatuan Perfileman Malaysia) and social protection initiatives through the PELINDUNG programme.

"GAFEMA brings together more than 16 associations including producers, directors, technical workers, animators, scriptwriters, post-production and many more as a collective entity to fight for the rights, welfare and development of the industry," he said.
YB Datuk Fahmi also witnessed the handover of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between GAFEMA and FINAS
YB Datuk Fahmi also witnessed the handover of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between GAFEMA and FINAS

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