A group of civil society activists today urged the government to stop harassment of those involved in making the controversial movie Mentega Terbang and take measures to ensure their safety.

In a statement, the group of 74 organisations and individuals said the actors and filmmakers behind the movie had come under police investigation, getting death threats and vandalisation of their properties since it became a public issue.

"We call on the Malaysian authorities to end the harassment and intimidation of the actors and filmmakers...