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
JKDM Kelantan rampas minuman keras RM1.2 juta
JKDM Kelantan merampas 24,500 liter minuman keras yang dibawa masuk ke negara ini tanpa dokumen pengimportan yang sah bernilai RM1.2 juta.
Mon May 06 2024
Sultan Ibrahim mainkan peranan penting pertingkat hubungan Malaysia-Singapura
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim memainkan peranan penting dalam mempertingkatkan hubungan dan persahabatan antara Malaysia dan Singapura, kata Presiden Singapura Tharman Shanmugaratnam.
Mon May 06 2024
Kerajaan negeri hargai peranan media di Sabah - Hajiji
Hajiji berkata media turut memainkan peranan penting dalam usaha membangunkan rakyat dan negeri.
Mon May 06 2024
Agong zahir ucapan terima kasih kepada PM Lee kerana jadi rakan karib Malaysia
Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Ibrahim hari ini menzahirkan ucapan terima kasih kepada Perdana Menteri Singapura Lee Hsien Loong, yang bakal berundur, kerana menjadi rakan karib Johor dan Malaysia.
Mon May 06 2024
Disangka hilang, rupanya 'terpos' ke Amazon
Galena yang masuk ke dalam kotak yang ingin dipos ke Amazon tanpa disedari keluarganya, ditemui sihat namun dalam keadaan keliru.
Mon May 06 2024
Sempadan Rafah masih dibuka untuk penghantaran bantuan, penumpang, kata sumber Mesir
Sempadan Rafah yang menghubungkan Gaza dengan Mesir masih dibuka untuk laluan penghantaran bantuan kemanusiaan dan penumpang.
Mon May 06 2024
Misi bantuan Malaysia ke Gaza tambah lagi 10 kontena, keseluruhan 110 kontena
Misi Bantuan Kemanusiaan Kecemasan 100 Kontena Malaysia ke Gaza menerima penambahan 10 lagi buah kontena menjadikan jumlah keseluruhan sebanyak 110 buah kontena.
Mon May 06 2024
10 Berita Pilihan - (06 Mei 2024)
Antara pelbagai berita dalam dan luar negara yang disiarkan di Astro AWANI, berikut adalah yang paling menjadi tumpuan sepanjang hari ini.
Mon May 06 2024
Malaysia kehilangan seorang lagi permata seni - Ahmad Zahid
Timbalan Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi merakamkan ucapan takziah kepada seluruh ahli keluarga Datuk Hail Amir yang meninggal dunia hari ini.
Mon May 06 2024
Mahkamah benar rayuan SC untuk ketepi pembebasan bekas eksekutif Malaysian Merchant
Panel tiga hakim dalam keputusan sebulat suara mendapati Mahkamah Tinggi telah terkhilaf dalam membebaskan Ramesh tanpa mengambil kira merit kes itu.
Mon May 06 2024