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LETTER | 'Madu Atau Racun': What's the point of 18+ classification?

LETTER | 'Madu Atau Racun': What's the point of 18+ classification?

Are we regulating harmful content or policing what adults can watch?
'Konspirasi': Association says 'first time' seeing producer request to withdraw film

'Konspirasi': Association says 'first time' seeing producer request to withdraw film

Exhibitors usually make such moves, adds M'sian Film Producers Association.
MACC-inspired film 'Konspirasi' pulled from cinemas, producer says reality is bitter

MACC-inspired film 'Konspirasi' pulled from cinemas, producer says reality is bitter

UPDATED 7.40PM | Finas, however, says the producer had requested the movie's withdrawal.
Use empathy when making movies on taboo subjects, filmmakers say

Use empathy when making movies on taboo subjects, filmmakers say

Confrontation rarely changes minds, but opening conversations often do, they say.
'Fear kills creativity': Asean filmmakers find freedom in restriction

'Fear kills creativity': Asean filmmakers find freedom in restriction

They say censorship can be worked around, but creativity dies when fear creeps in.
LETTER | How gangster films romanticise lifestyle for Indian Malaysians

LETTER | How gangster films romanticise lifestyle for Indian Malaysians

They're an undeniable part of Tamil culture but risk reinforcing harmful stereotypes.
Sabah teen wins top prize at Young Creator Fellowship 2025

Sabah teen wins top prize at Young Creator Fellowship 2025

Cheng's film on Sabah govt suppressing protests receives praise.
Documentary on M'sian surviving 2004 tsunami to debut at int'l film fest

Documentary on M'sian surviving 2004 tsunami to debut at int'l film fest

It follows how disaster profoundly impacted Priscilla Patrick's life.
Court of Appeal bins 'Mentega Terbang' filmmakers' legal challenge

Court of Appeal bins 'Mentega Terbang' filmmakers' legal challenge

Lawyer says the remaining step will be the actual trial.
Finas proposes extending local films' viewer count period to 4 days

Finas proposes extending local films' viewer count period to 4 days

This is among recommended Finas Act amendments to give local producers a fair chance.
Teo denies hit Chinese animation film banned over pig imagery

Teo denies hit Chinese animation film banned over pig imagery

The deputy minister says the film will be released on March 13.
Unity minister wants more patriotic, unifying films

Unity minister wants more patriotic, unifying films

Aaron points out that film is a powerful medium to remind youth of M'sian spirit.
'Abang Adik' wins best movie award at 10th Asian Film Fest

'Abang Adik' wins best movie award at 10th Asian Film Fest

Lead actor Wu Kang-ren also wins the Best Actor Award.
Visions of vulnerability: Hyrul Anuar's artistic journey

Visions of vulnerability: Hyrul Anuar's artistic journey

MALAYSIANSKINI | The artist-turned-film director longs to tell stories that resonate emotionally.
COMMENT | Why do M'sian films do better abroad?

COMMENT | Why do M'sian films do better abroad?

More needs to be done despite some promising moves by Finas.
'Abang Adik' to represent M'sia at 97th Oscars next year

'Abang Adik' to represent M'sia at 97th Oscars next year

Movie is entered in International Feature Film category.
Malaysian film 'Tegkang' bags award in London

Malaysian film 'Tegkang' bags award in London

Film portraying life in Bario scores Best New Filmmaker Award at First-Time Filmmaker Showcase.
20 years on, FreedomFilmFest still all about nation-building

20 years on, FreedomFilmFest still all about nation-building

MALAYSIANSKINI | It's about collection of actions, voices to generate change - Har.
COMMENT | Snow in Midsummer: Healing the trauma of May 13

COMMENT | Snow in Midsummer: Healing the trauma of May 13

A film review by Kua Kia Soong, author of 'May 13: Declassified Documents'.
Film director passes away in car accident

Film director passes away in car accident

Mansor Puteh's car crashes into road divider in Kuala Lumpur.
Documentary on tale of 2004 tsunami survivor, 20 years on

Documentary on tale of 2004 tsunami survivor, 20 years on

Priscilla Patrick feels ready to return to Sri Lanka, meet other survivors.
From astronaut ambition to advocacy through animation

From astronaut ambition to advocacy through animation

MALAYSIANSKINI | Jean Ho transforms mechanical science into creative images on screen.
COMMENT | Concrete steps needed by govt for film industry to flourish

COMMENT | Concrete steps needed by govt for film industry to flourish

Filmmakers restricted to making films that adhere to national security lens.
Malay director proud of Cantonese film despite language obstacle

Malay director proud of Cantonese film despite language obstacle

MALAYSIANSKINI | Not first time Tunku Mona made film in language she can't speak.