Mentega Terbang screening out of our purview - censorship board

Malaysiakini : The screening of a locally produced independent film titled “Mentega Terbang” falls outside the purview of the Film Censorship Board (LPF).

The board said it has no record of the movie in its censorship files and it was only available online. “LPF is aware of the issues arising from the film titled Mentega Terbang which has gained attention among the general public in Malaysia after public comments on the film went viral on social media.

“Based on the review, it was found that the film is not within the board’s censorship records. It is also available online. Therefore, the screening or streaming of the film is outside the jurisdiction of LPF,” the board said in a statement issued by the Home Ministry. 

LPF, which is under the Home Ministry, performs duties based on the Film Censorship Act 2002 (Act 620) which sets the functions of film censorship and film publicity materials broadcasted, exhibited, disseminated, screened, or distributed physically to the general public in Malaysia, except through the internet.

However, it is examining all relevant aspects thoroughly before further action can be taken with regard to “Mentega Terbang”. LPF said is it sensitive and committed to ensuring negative elements, including elements that are contrary to Islamic beliefs, can be prevented from being broadcasted, exhibited, disseminated, screened, or distributed conventionally to the general public in this country.

It added that if the film was shown via conventional means at any premise, complaints can be channelled to the LPF’s office at the Home Ministry.

apanama is back : By the way, the latest news mentioned the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) says streaming service platform Viu has pulled down the controversial movie “Mentega Terbang” on Feb 27.

MCMC said although it had no authority to censor movies and television dramas as they do not fall under its purview, it contacted Viu on the matter which confirmed the movie had been taken down on Feb 27.

Section 3(3) of the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998 states that the censorship of movies or dramas on streaming platforms does not fall under the jurisdiction of the MCMC. The commission said it was committed to working with the Islamic development department (Jakim) to monitor any content that contradicted the teachings of Islam.

The MCMC will always cooperate and provide technical support to the state religious department to conduct investigations under the Shariah Criminal Offences Act,” it said. So next time ANY FILM MAKER, ask permission from MCMC and also JAKIM.

Welcome to Malaysia Madani. Majulah Malaysiaku. We have jokers running the film approval industry.

Newday : What open attack on Islam? There is none. Just a modern Islamic family who have not closed their minds.

Just a Malaysian : Aiyoh...big issue for a small mind. Minds that are not used for big things get bogged down by trivial matters. It's just a fiction. Avenger movies with gods like Heus, Thor etc should also be banned.

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