Singapore eases dialect film screening rules after "Dear You" debate

Singapore is easing its screening regulations for dialect films, a move prompted by recent discussions surrounding the Teochew-language film "Dear You." Prime Minister Lawrence Wong announced that while promoting Mandarin remains a priority, there is also value in preserving dialects as cultural heritage. The updated policy allows dialect films to be screened more readily, provided a Mandarin-dubbed version is also available, marking a shift from previous guidelines that favored Mandarin-only releases. AI

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