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Film censorship: What’s the fear?
With a growing array of publishing options from streaming platforms to social media, has film censorship been rendered a feeble weapon in contemporary culture wars? Astro Awani’s Melisa Idris asks...
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Pulau trailer censorship: Stop pandering to extreme conservative elements
Lawyers for Liberty refers to Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil’s recent statement that the trailer for local horror film Pulau is not suitable for public viewing. The minister’s...
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Should students be arrested for venting online?
Two teenagers were arrested recently after complaining online about their SPM history exam paper. BFM talks to Lawyers for Liberty director Zaid Malek and Dr Pauline Leong from the Department of...
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Just leave artists and filmmakers alone!
Michelle Yeoh won the best actress Oscar for her role in Everything Everywhere All At Once. She became the first Asian and better yet, first Malaysian woman to win an Oscar. It was a proud moment for...
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Repeal draconian laws prone to executive abuse
Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail informed the Senate that the Printing Presses and Publications Act is still relevant to preserve peace and security. BFM asks Watshlah Naidu of the Center for...
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The state of civic space in Malaysia
Forum-Asia, Pusat Komas and Suaram launched a research report titled “State of disruption: Assessing the impact of Malaysia’s Covid-19 laws on civic space”. The research dives into the events that...
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Why is freedom of expression important?
We’ve all probably heard of the simple concept called freedom of expression. But what exactly is it, why is it important and is there such a thing as too much freedom of expression? BFM speaks to...
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Don’t use Israel-Palestinian conflict as excuse to crack down on social media
Lawyers for Liberty (LFL) refers to Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil’s recent statement that his ministry is taking steps to “strengthen compliance of the law within social media...
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Anwar, of all people, you know what it was like: So, repeal repressive laws now!
The recent arrest of Kean Wong, the editor of the book Rebirth: Reformasi, Resistance, and Hope in New Malaysia, has sent a chilling message to the people of Malaysia about freedom of expression under...
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Dalam ramai-ramai orang, Anwarlah yang patut tahu kesannya: Jadi, mansuhkan...
Penangkapan Kean Wong, penyunting buku Rebirth: Reformasi, Resistance, and Hope in New Malaysia baru-baru ini, telah memberi gambaran menakutkan bagaimana keadaan kebebasan bersuara rakyat Malaysia di...
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