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Malaysia's PM calls for less film censorship amid creative freedom debate

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Malaysian Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for reduced censorship and greater creative freedom within the nation's film industry. His remarks follow recent instances of strict censorship, including a ban on the film 'Mentega Terbang' and cuts to 'Tiger Stripes'. The government is developing a national film policy, and it remains to be seen if Anwar's push for fewer restrictions will overcome existing sensitivities regarding religion, culture, and morality. AI

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Malaysia's PM calls for less film censorship amid creative freedom debate

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  1. SCMP — Tech TIER_1 English(EN) · Iman Muttaqin Yusof ·

    Can Anwar’s call for ‘freer’ filmmaking help ease Malaysia’s censorship rules?

    Malaysia’s Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has urged the country’s filmmakers to think more freely, even as recent censorship battles show how tightly the state still controls what can reach the screen. Anwar said an industry forced to repeatedly seek official approval for individua…

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