New film censorship guidelines launched to boost production of high-quality works
The main pillars incorporated in new censorship guidelines are public order and safety, religion and morality and sociocultural perspective.
Mon May 20 2024
LPF will not approve films promoting LGBTQ lifestyles - Saifuddin Nasution
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said govt never ratified international conventions related to LGBTQ, nor recognise LGBT lifestyles.
Thu Mar 21 2024
LPF: 'Pulau' trailer content different from that submitted for censorship
LPF in a statement today stated that the content of the trailer shown online is outside its jurisdiction.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Decision to cancel screening of 'Lightyear' movie made by distributor - LPF
The decision to cancel the screenings of the animated movie 'Lightyear' in Malaysia was made by its distributor, said Film Censorship Board (LPF).
Fri Jun 17 2022
LPF, Home Ministry in midst of reviewing tv station censorship authority - Zahidi
LPF and the Home Ministry are in the midst of reviewing the possibility of reducing tv stations' censorship authority for the approval process to broadcast a film or drama.
Mon Mar 28 2022
LPF does not censor film contents - Nur Jazlan
The Film Censorship Board (LPF) will not censor all acts of violence, sex and deviant teachings found in films as too much of censoring is not good for the society
Mon Apr 04 2016
The Luang Prabang Film Festival celebrates the best of Southeast Asian cinema
Every Dec since 2010, Laos is transformed into an open-air theatre during the Luang Prabang Film Festival.
Thu Oct 01 2015
Axed 'Fifty Shades of Grey': Film contains racy sex scenes - Censorship Board
The film adaptation of the famous trilogy, 'Fifty Shades of Grey' has been axed in Malaysian cinemas due to explicit sexual content.
Fri Feb 06 2015
LPF told to be prudent in evaluating 'The New Village' film
The Film Censorship Board (LPF) should be prudent in evaluating the 'The New Village' film as it has the final say on its screening.
Wed Sep 11 2013
MCA: Don't overly react against 'The New Village'
MCA stated the second review on the The New Village film will just tarnish the credibility of the Film Censorship Board (LPF) and hinder the development of local film industry.
Fri Aug 02 2013
Report on review of 'The New Village' ready this week - LPF
LPF chairman said two panels were established to find alleged communist elements and hidden agenda in terms of the storyline and certain things.
Mon Jul 29 2013
Screening of 'The New Village' postponed - Ahmad Zahid
Screening of the film 'The New Village' has been postponed pending further review by the Film Censorship Board (LPF).
Mon Jul 29 2013
Home Ministry lifts ban on Vishwaroopam
The Home Ministry has finally allowed the showing of the controversial Tamil film Vishwaroopam, effective today.
Tue Feb 19 2013
Decision on 'Viswaroopam' out this week
The Censorship Board and the Islamic Development Department is presently reviewing the controversial movie.
Thu Jan 31 2013
G7 seeks unity on ICC arrest warrant for Netanyahu
The United States, part of the G7, has rejected the ICC decision, with President Joe Biden describing it as outrageous.
Tue Nov 26 2024
TikTok decision coming soon as Jan. 19 divestment deadline looms
Judges are reviewing TikTok's challenge to a law requiring ByteDance to sell its US assets by Jan. 19 or face a ban.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Lebanese sources: Biden, Macron set to announce Israel-Hezbollah truce
In Washington, White House national security spokesperson John Kirby said, "We're close" but "nothing is done until everything is done".
Tue Nov 26 2024
PM meets chaebol tycoon to attract more FDI to Malaysia
Chaebols are prominent figures from South Korea's family-owned conglomerates.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Govt won't allow non-citizen vehicles to enjoy RON95 subsidy - Economy Ministry
The implementation of the RON95 subsidy in 2025 is expected to provide savings of RM3.6 billion to government expenditure.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Ringgit opens lower as greenback gains ground
Dr Mohd Afzanizam says the market responded positively to news of hedge fund manager Scott Bessent heading the US Treasury Department.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Management of low-cost housing, gov't quarters, focus at Dewan Rakyat today
Also among the highlights, UNICEF report on 12.3pct of teenagers in Klang Valley's PPR face mental health issues and suicidal tendencies.
Tue Nov 26 2024
UN Resolution 1701, cornerstone of any Israel-Hezbollah truce
Here are the resolution's main terms, and a note about subsequent violations and tensions.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Record aid worker deaths in 2024 in 'era of impunity', UN says
So far this year there have been 281 aid worker victims, according to the Aid Worker Security database.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Why India's toxic farm fire counting method is disputed
Here's how India counts farm fires - a major contributor to severe pollution in the north - and why its method is being questioned.
Tue Nov 26 2024