Film censorship in Malaysia: balancing free speech and tradition

• Main Authors: Shuaib, Farid Sufian, Islam, Md Zahidul
• Format: Conference or Workshop Item
• Language: English; English; English
• Published: 2014
• Subjects: K Law (General); KPG Malaysia
• Online Access: http://irep.iium.edu.my/40362/2/ICLASiii_Turkey_Certificate_Presentation.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/40362/3/ICLASiii_ProgrammeBook.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/40362/6/1Film_Censorship_in_Malaysia.pdf; http://irep.iium.edu.my/40362/; http://www.iium.edu.my/hmhlawcentre/events/international-conference-law-society-iii-iclas-iii

Freedom of speech is the freedom to speak freely without censorship or limitation. Freedom of speech is a fundamental to the existence of democracy and the respect of human dignity. The making and exhibition of films also falls under the free speech clause. Similar to other fundamental liberties,...