Current Media Group has escalated its dispute with the Ministry of Investment, Trade and Industry by sending a formal legal demand. The marketing firm claims government officials appropriated their creative work for Malaysia's pavilion at the Osaka World Expo without authorization or compensation. Company executives say they gave the ministry sufficient time to address the matter through informal channels before taking legal action. The firm warns it will pursue all available legal remedies if the ministry fails to respond adequately within the required timeframe. Current Media Group remains open to mediation provided the process acknowledges the value of creative contributions and establishes fair terms.
The controversy began when Fey Ilyas posted viral allegations on Instagram about unauthorized use of design concepts. The ministry announced an investigation into the social media claims but has not contacted Current Media Group for documentation or interviews. The original post accused officials of using the agency's architectural direction, theme, and narrative without credit. Ilyas claimed his team helped secure approvals and brought international partners to the project. He alleged the agency faced threats about losing future opportunities if they spoke publicly about the situation.
The controversy began when Fey Ilyas posted viral allegations on Instagram about unauthorized use of design concepts. The ministry announced an investigation into the social media claims but has not contacted Current Media Group for documentation or interviews. The original post accused officials of using the agency's architectural direction, theme, and narrative without credit. Ilyas claimed his team helped secure approvals and brought international partners to the project. He alleged the agency faced threats about losing future opportunities if they spoke publicly about the situation.
