Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefThe fourth edition of the Malaysia International Film Festival (MIFFEST) has been postponed until early 2021 due to a recent revival of the coronavirus in the country.The Singapore-based Asian Academy Creative Awards will go ahead with its plans for a ceremony in December, but as a fully virtual, VFX-heavy affair.“According to the latest SOP announced by the government, activities at cinemas are strictly not allowed during this Conditional Movement Control Order period, MIFFEST chairperson and founder Joanne Goh said on Monday. “As the film festival will physically take place at local cinemas, the festival committee has decided to postpone the event until 2021.”Cinemas in Malaysia were shuttered for the.
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