KUALA LUMPUR: The Film Directors’ Association of Malaysia (FDAM) has urged the Communications and Multimedia Ministry and its agency the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), as well as the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry and the police to act immediately against digital piracy.

       FDAM president Dr Ahmad Ibrahim said the association viewed the matter seriously, with the latest case involving the film Hantu Kuat Ketawa directed by Mawi.

       “The association has contacted Mawi, who is also a member of FDAM, to inform him his film has been pirated. We are prepared to assist him in finding the best solution to stop piracy.

       “The latest incident has given the impression that the Malaysian film industry is still not protected.

       “FDAM condemns the actions of irresponsible parties who commit piracy involving local films,” he said in a statement yesterday.

       Ahmad described the perpetrators as pirates in the film industry, adding that they should be given the appropriate punishment as a deterrent. — Bernama