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
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 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 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
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 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
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
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
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
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024