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The home ministry banned the film on Sept 1 following criticism over scenes said to be against Islamic teachings and beliefs.


Read More: https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2023/12/08/producer-director-of-mentega-terbang-files-bid-to-quash-ban/

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00:00 The director and producer of local indie movie, Mentega Terbang, have filed an application
00:06 with the High Court to commence a legal challenge against the government following the Home
00:11 Ministry's decision to ban the film on September 1st.
00:15 The film, previously screened on online streaming platforms, faced public backlash for including
00:20 scenes that were deemed to be in conflict with Islamic teachings and beliefs.
00:25 Director Kairi Anwar Jailani and producer Tan Meng Kang claimed that the ban is irrational
00:30 as it violates freedom of speech under the federal constitution.
00:35 Kairi Anwar and Tan are seeking a court order to quash the ban and a declaration that the
00:40 Film Censorship Act is unconstitutional.
00:43 The 104-minute film is an independent film about the religious conflict faced by Muslim
00:47 teenager Aisha who explores other religions, especially for answers to the question of
00:53 life after death.
00:55 The court has fixed January 31st to hear their bid to commence judicial review.
01:00 Amira Huda, FMT News.
01:02 (thud)

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