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For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory

For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory

Under Malaysian law, films intended for public viewing must be approved by the Film Censorship Board.
Sat Feb 10 2024
Charges against 'Mentega Terbang' cloud Malaysian film industry’s future

Charges against 'Mentega Terbang' cloud Malaysian film industry’s future

Filmmakers of 'Mentega Terbang' were charged under Section 298 of Malaysia's Penal Code, a move that may affect film industry as a whole.
Thu Jan 18 2024
Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion

Warner Bros movie 'Barbie' ticket sales top $1 billion

Writer and director Greta Gerwig became the first female filmmaker to surpass the billion-dollar benchmark as a solo director.
Tue Aug 08 2023
Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to get honorary Oscars

Angela Bassett, Mel Brooks to get honorary Oscars

The Academy will honor four trailblazers who have transformed the film industry and inspired generations of filmmakers, Janet Yang said.
Tue Jun 27 2023
Court hearing for Prince Harry and Elton John's privacy case against UK publisher

Court hearing for Prince Harry and Elton John's privacy case against UK publisher

The seven claimants, which include actresses Elizabeth Hurley and Sadie Frost, and Elton John's husband and filmmaker David Furnish.
Mon Mar 27 2023
Myanmar detention was 'hell', says freed Japanese filmmaker

Myanmar detention was 'hell', says freed Japanese filmmaker

Toru Kubota said he could barely lie down to sleep in the tiny crowded cell which was filthy and unsanitary.
Tue Nov 29 2022
'Black Panther' fights on without Chadwick Boseman

'Black Panther' fights on without Chadwick Boseman

The real-life grief of the filmmakers is reflected in the film as Wakanda struggles to survive following the death of Boseman's character.
Sat Nov 12 2022
Myanmar court jails Japanese filmmaker for 10 years

Myanmar court jails Japanese filmmaker for 10 years

Toru Kubota was charged for violating sedition and communications laws, a Japanese foreign ministry official said.
Thu Oct 06 2022
Collaborations can boost local film industry - Annuar

Collaborations can boost local film industry - Annuar

Annuar said the move would help to speed up the process to bring the country's film industry to the global stage.
Thu Aug 25 2022
Japanese lawmaker meets Myanmar junta as Tokyo calls for filmmaker's release

Japanese lawmaker meets Myanmar junta as Tokyo calls for filmmaker's release

Toru Kubota, a Japanese documentary filmmaker was arrested while covering a protest in Myanmar.
Fri Aug 12 2022
FINAS allocates RM38 million in digital content grant to help filmmakers

FINAS allocates RM38 million in digital content grant to help filmmakers

Zahidi said the fund will help small-scale filmmakers showcase their talents and works on over-the-top platforms.
Tue Oct 26 2021
Quentin Tarantino receives a Lifetime Achievement Award at Rome Film Festival

Quentin Tarantino receives a Lifetime Achievement Award at Rome Film Festival

Tarantino was awarded by Italian horror filmmaker Dario Argento, behind such titles as "Suspiria" and "Deep Red."
Wed Oct 20 2021
As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 rolls around, filmmakers take different approaches

As the 20th anniversary of 9/11 rolls around, filmmakers take different approaches

A slew of new films and TV series are being released around the 20th anniversary of the September 11, 2001, attacks.
Sat Sep 04 2021
'Superman' director Richard Donner dies at 91

'Superman' director Richard Donner dies at 91

Richard Donner, a prolific filmmaker who directed the first "Superman" movie, "The Goonies," and other blockbuster hits.
Wed Jul 07 2021
Filming activities allowed to resume after Hari Raya with strict SOP - Saifuddin

Filming activities allowed to resume after Hari Raya with strict SOP - Saifuddin

The approval was given during the National Security Council meeting yesterday morning.
Tue May 19 2020
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year

The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation

This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains

Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award

Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM

The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays

KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024

Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity

The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections

The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024