For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory
Under Malaysian law, films intended for public viewing must be approved by the Film Censorship Board.
Sat Feb 10 2024
Decision to cancel screening of 'Lightyear' movie made by distributor - LPF
The decision to cancel the screenings of the animated movie 'Lightyear' in Malaysia was made by its distributor, said Film Censorship Board (LPF).
Fri Jun 17 2022
Seniman lodges police report against Namewee's latest film
Seniman says films produced in Malaysia must be in accordance with the guidelines stipulated by the FINAS and Film Censorship Board.
Sat Dec 12 2020
Local activist fined RM10,000 for screening uncensored movie
A local activist was fined RM10,000 or one year imprisonment today for screening a movie, "No Fire Zone: The Killing Fields of Sri Lanka" which had not been approved by the Film Censorship Board.
Wed Mar 22 2017
Beauty and the Beast fiasco: Malaysia firm not to allow movie release
The government is firm in its stand to not allow the screening of the film 'Beauty and the Beast' in the country if Walt Disney could not meet the Film Censorship Board's request for a minor cut invol
Sat Mar 18 2017
LPF does not censor film contents - Nur Jazlan
The Film Censorship Board (LPF) will not censor all acts of violence, sex and deviant teachings found in films as too much of censoring is not good for the society
Mon Apr 04 2016
Film Censorship Act provision constitutional, Federal Court rules
It is an offence for a person to screen a film prior to approval by the Film Censorship Board, the Federal Court rules.
Mon Sep 14 2015
More online film screenings, fees to be increased - Zahid
Home Minister said the Film Censorship Board will expedite the film screening process by expanding online screenings.
Tue May 27 2014
'The Raid 2: Berandal' banned due to excessive violence
The movie The Raid 2: Berandal by director Gareth Evans is banned as it contains too many violent scenes.
Tue Apr 08 2014
'Noah' banned in Malaysia
The film 'Noah' has been banned and will not be screened in Malaysia as it was deemed insensitive to the local community.
Fri Apr 04 2014
LPF told to be prudent in evaluating 'The New Village' film
The Film Censorship Board (LPF) should be prudent in evaluating the 'The New Village' film as it has the final say on its screening.
Wed Sep 11 2013
MCA: Don't overly react against 'The New Village'
MCA stated the second review on the The New Village film will just tarnish the credibility of the Film Censorship Board (LPF) and hinder the development of local film industry.
Fri Aug 02 2013
'The New Village' movie being reviewed from various angles
The Film Censorship Board is reviewing the local Chinese movie 'The New Village' from various perspectives,especially on controversies surrounding it and the uneasy feeling among a community.
Tue Jul 30 2013
Report on review of 'The New Village' ready this week - LPF
LPF chairman said two panels were established to find alleged communist elements and hidden agenda in terms of the storyline and certain things.
Mon Jul 29 2013
Screening of 'The New Village' postponed - Ahmad Zahid
Screening of the film 'The New Village' has been postponed pending further review by the Film Censorship Board (LPF).
Mon Jul 29 2013
Mesyuarat Khas WEF, Perdana Menteri dan Pemimpin Dunia
Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim akan menyampaikan ucapan dalam Sidang Plenari Pembukaan Mesyuarat Khas World Economic Forum (WEF) di Arab Saudi. Ikuti analisis menyeluruh bersama Penganalisis Ekonomi, Fithra Faisal Hastiadi; Ketua Pengarang Astro AWANI, @AshwadIsmail; dan Pengarang Niaga AWANI, @NajibAroff #BuletinAWANIKhas
Sun Apr 28 2024
Hubungan bilateral ASEAN tetap kukuh walaupun mungkin ada perbezaan- Anwar Ibrahim
Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim berkata negara tiada masalah menjalin hubungan dengan anggota ASEAN sebagai satu kumpulan walaupun mungkin terdapat perbezaan. Beliau berkata demikian ketika bercakap di World Economic Forum pada Ahad.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Amang seksual: Inspektor polis akan ditahan kerja
Pegawai polis berpangkat inspektor yang ditahan selepas disyaki melakukan amang seksual fizikal terhadap seorang remaja dikenakan tindakan tahan kerja.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Pelaburan dari negara luar, negara harus menyahut cabaran baharu-Anwar Ibrahim
Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim yang bercakap di World Economic Forum pada Ahad mengakui bahawa dengan pelaburan daripada negara-negara luar, pelbagai cabaran yang baharu Kerajaan Malaysia harus sahut.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Sultan Terengganu kurnia darjah kebesaran kepada 104 individu
Sultan Terengganu berkenan mengurniakan Bintang-bintang Darjah Kebesaran Negeri Terengganu Darul Iman kepada 104 individu di Istana Syarqiyyah, hari ini.
Sun Apr 28 2024
WEF: Piawaian ekonomi mampan harus adil, saksama kepada negara membangun - Tengku Zafrul
Transisi ke arah ekonomi yang mampan harus dilaksanakna secara saksama dan adil, kata Menteri Perdagangam Pelaburan dan Industri Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Nahas helikopter Lumut: Raja Permaisuri Agong santuni keluarga Mohammad Amirulfaris
Raja Permaisuri Agong berkenan menyantuni keluarga Allahyarham Mohammad Amirulfaris yang terkorban dalam tragedi dua helikopter terhempas di Lumut.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Polis rampas dadah lebih RM2.3 juta, lelaki tempatan ditahan
Polis Johor merampas dadah bernilai lebih RM2.3 juta dalam dua serbuan berasingan di sekitar kawasan Johor Bahru Selatan pada Rabu lalu.
Sun Apr 28 2024
Jalani tempoh perkenalan singkat, warga emas 78 tahun teruja bertemu jodoh semula
"Kami diperkenalkan oleh kawan anak. Pertemuan pertama kami, dia pandang saya dia dah berkenan."
Sun Apr 28 2024
Waspada ejen nikah Siam
Konsulat Malaysia di Songkhla, Ahmad Fahmi Ahmad Sarkawi menasihat rakyat Malaysia yang ingin berkahwin di Selatan Thailand supaya waspada dalam pemilihan ejen.
Sun Apr 28 2024