"> Name: Malaysian government bans film on Communist leader

Date:  2006-present

Location:  Asia

SubjectPolitical/Economic/Social Opinion

MediumFilm Video


Artist: Amir Muhammad, film director

Confronting Bodies: Malaysian Home Ministry

Date of Action: May, 2006

Specific Location: Malaysia

Description of Artwork: The film, "Lelaki Komunist Terakhir," is about the Communist leader, Chin Peng. The Communists controlled Malaysia from the 1950s through the 1970 during which the country endured a long guerilla war.



Description of Incident: The Malaysian Home Ministry banned the film, despite the film's approval by the Censorship Board. Twenty Special Branch officers viewed the film and did not complain about its content. The Malaysian government decided to ban the film after facing various pressures. On various blogs, Malaysians are complaining about the government's ban of the film. These bloggers disagree with the government's actions because they claim that the government never saw the film and reject the government's argument that the public protested the film.



Results of Incident: Unknown



Source: www.malaysiakini.com; The Malay Mail, www.mmail.com

Submitted By: Danielle Biber



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