Screening Of 'Konspirasi' Halted At Producer's Request - FINAS

By Bernama Lifestyle Reporter

KUALA LUMPUR, May 29 (Bernama) -- The screening of the film ‘Konspirasi’ in cinemas nationwide stopped yesterday at the producer's request.

The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) said in a statement today that it was informed of the matter by the Malaysian Association of Film Exhibitors (MAFE) and Media Prima Berhad, the film distributor handling arrangements with cinema exhibitors.

“Based on an email from the producer shared with FINAS, Elepfilm Entertainment Sdn Bhd requested that the screening of ‘Konspirasi’ be halted from that date.

“Checks by FINAS with the distributor and film exhibitors also confirmed that the screening halt was made at the producer's own request and did not involve any directives from any other party,” the statement said.

In the same statement, FINAS confirmed that ‘Konspirasi’ obtained approval from the Film Censorship Board (LPF) before being approved under the Compulsory Screening Scheme on May 14, 2026. It began screening nationwide on May 21 across 120 cinema screens.

FINAS added that it is seeking further clarification from the producer regarding the decision to pull the film from cinemas, but has been unable to reach them despite several attempts.

“FINAS will continue to gather more details from the relevant parties and will provide updates on any developments from time to time,” the statement added.

Earlier, actress Sarimah Ibrahim posted her grievances on Threads, claiming that the film's screening was halted across all cinemas immediately and describing the situation as strange and shocking.

Her post subsequently sparked various reactions among netizens, including questions regarding the screening duration of local films in cinemas compared to foreign productions.

‘Konspirasi’ is a political action thriller that highlights corruption, leaks of classified information, and operations of national enforcement agencies.

The film, directed by Ghaz Abu Bakar, stars Sarimah Ibrahim, Datuk Adi Putra, Hisyam Hamid, Alicia Amin, Shiqin Kamal, Roy Azman, and Esma Daniel.

-- BERNAMA