The stories shaping Malaysia, in focus.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has called for Malaysian filmmakers to enjoy greater creative freedom, while maintaining alignment with the nation's cultural values and moral principles.
Malaysia's Ministry of Home Affairs and Film Censorship Board committed to granting filmmakers expanded creative latitude while maintaining oversight of content touching national security, public order and social harmony.
Indian filmmakers report escalating government censorship, with authorities demanding cuts to hundreds of films annually. The removal of a Sikh activist biopic has intensified concerns about creative freedom in the world's largest film-producing nation.