KUALA LUMPUR, July 21 (Bernama) -- The National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (FINAS) has announced the appointment of local Entrepreneur, Influencer, and Publicist – Adam Ham to its Board of Directors for a term of two (2) years, seeking his contribution to the growth of the entertainment industry in Malaysia.
 
The newly appointed director previously served the government for 10 years in the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and was involved in a number of programs under the Ministry of Information Communications and Culture (currently known as the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia) before venturing into game development and Public Relations (PR).
 
Currently the Chief Executive Officer of Global Creative and Media Agency (GCMA) and Publisher of Kr8tif Express, Adam Ham continued serving the government voluntarily by connecting the private sector to the relevant government bodies, allowing for successful and impactful campaigns that have aided a large number of people. He works closely with associations, non-government organizations, press & media, and key industry players to stimulate business opportunities and enhance public awareness.
 
On top of that, Adam’s experience and passion in the entertainment industry, as well as his social media influence, caught the eyes of the government and was soon invited to lead several keynote sessions to educate local producers, directors, actors, and scriptwriters on effective procedures to export Malaysian content internationally.
 
Prof. Md. Nasir Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of FINAS commented, “I would like to congratulate Adam Ham, on a much-deserved position at FINAS. We believe his influence, decades of experience, network, and expertise in exporting local content internationally, will deem beneficial to our organization and our country. I am very pleased to have him on board with us and we at FINAS look forward to going on full gear to promote and improve the local entertainment industry with him.”
 
Adam Ham expressed his deepest appreciation towards YB Tan Sri Datuk Seri Panglima TPr Annuar Haji Musa, Minister of Communications and Multimedia (KKMM); YB Senator Datuk Seri Hajjah Zurainah binti Musa, Chairman of FINAS; and Prof. Md. Nasir Ibrahim, Chief Executive Officer of FINAS, for allowing him to serve his country in the area that he is most passionate about.
 
Adam Ham said, “I am honored to be one of the few industry players that have been recognized by the Malaysian government based on my contributions and knowledge. I am excited to make an impact in Malaysia by contributing fresh ideas that will allow the private sector to leverage the entertainment industry to promote local culture and content on a global scale. With that said, I pledge to my country that I will do all within my reach to boost Malaysia’s entertainment industry and provide yet another reason for the rakyat to take pride in.”

Source: Global Creative and Media Agency (GCMA)

FOR MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT: 
Name: Kevin Chong, Publicist - GCMA
Tel: +6012-634 8802
Email: kevinchong@gcma.tv

--BERNAMA