The Home Ministry has finally allowed the screening of the controversial Tamil film “Vishwaroopam”, effective today.
Film Censorship Board chairman (LPF) Raja Azahar Raja Abdul Manap said that the decision to allow the screening of Kamal Haasan's movie was made after consultation with various groups, including
the Islamic Development Department (Jakim).
“Jakim has through its director agreed for the Home Ministry to allow the film to be re-screened after being satisfied with the cuts made by LPF,” said Raja Azahar, stressing that the distributor must strictly adhere to the ruling.
“The withdrawal of the order to suspend the screening is effective today,” he said.
Detailing the sequence of events, Raja Azahar said the film was first screened in several countries in Jan 25, but sparked controversy due to allegation of scenes that insulted Islam.
There was also protests in several states in Tamil Nadu and Madras after the High Court issued an order to stop the film from being screened.
“(In Malaysia), the Home Ministry issued the order to suspend the screening on Jan 25 for the purpose of reviewing after receiving complaints from Islamic NGOs representing Indian Muslims,” he said.
The Home Ministry had also received letters from Malaysian Indian Muslim Congress (KIMMA) and Federation of Malaysian Indian Muslim Association (PERMIM) urging the board to review the film and remove sensitive parts unsuitable for public viewing.
“Following that, the Home Ministry formed a special panel consisting of LPF and Jakim to review the film via various angles such as religion and security,” said Raja Azahar, adding that two discussion sessions were held.
Following the suspension in Malaysia, several politicians urged the authorities to lift the ban on the movie.
Kamal Haasan later announced that Vishwaroopam, which was originally planned to be released in Tamil Nadu on January 11, will finally be release in theatres across the Indian state on February 7.
Teoh El Sen
Tue Feb 19 2013
Pentagon, Jabatan Negara AS beri amaran jenayah perang Israel
Pegawai-pegawai tersebut telah memberi amaran peningkatan jumlah kematian di Gaza mungkin melanggar undang-undang antarabangsa.
200,000 pelarian tiba di Syria selepas serangan Israel ke atas Lubnan - UNHCR
Lebih 200,000 warga Syria dan Lubnan telah tiba di Syria dari Lubnan sejak serangan Israel bermula pada 23 Sept.
Belanjawan 2025: Kesalinghubungan internet di sekolah, kampus jadi keutamaan - Fahmi
Kementerian Komunikasi akan memberikan keutamaan dengan meneruskan usaha untuk meningkatkan dan memantapkan lagi prasarana kesalinghubungan melibatkan isu Internet, dalam Belanjawan 2025 yang akan dibentangkan pada 18 Okt ini.
Setahun solidariti, sokongan global untuk Palestin di tengah-tengah genosid berterusan Israel
Ribuan manusia di seluruh dunia turun ke jalanan untuk menyuarakan sokongan kepada Palestin dan menuntut keadilan.
Indonesia kecewakan China, raih kejuaraan badminton berpasukan campuran remaja dunia
Indonesia menewaskan China untuk muncul Juara Badminton Berpasukan Campuran Remaja Dunia dengan kemenangan 110-103 (mata terkumpul).
Bomba selamatkan tiga subkontrakor terkandas di kren pengangkat
Ketiga-tiga mangsa lelaki itu masing-masing berusia 24, 26 dan 32 tahun terkandas dengan anggaran ketinggian dua tingkat.
Hulu Perak daerah terbaharu dilanda banjir kilat
Banjir kilat berlaku disebabkan hujan lebat berterusan selama dua jam di sekitar Gerik.
Kejayaan pembangunan Sabah jadi kayu ukur pada PRN, PRU16 - Rafizi
Rafizi berkata kerjasama antara parti adalah perkara yang terus dibincangkan dalam kerangka semangat Kerajaan Perpaduan.
88 badan pensijilan halal luar negara dapat pengiktirafan JAKIM
Jabatan Kemajuan Islam Malaysia (JAKIM) telah memberikan pengiktirafan kepada 88 badan pensijilan halal luar negara setakat Mei tahun ini.
eWarga Emas bentuk sistem penyampaian perkhidmatan berkesan, bersepadu - Noraini
Portal sistem warga emas (eWarga Emas) dibangunkan bagi membentuk sistem penyampaian perkhidmatan warga emas yang berkesan dan bersepadu.
'Baik aku buat filem lucah lepas ini' - Pengarah filem One Two Jaga
'Baik ai buat filem lucah lepas ni , itu reaksi pengarah One Two Jaga, Namron yang kecewa sambutan filem itu di pawagam.
Penonton berdebat 'adakah filem Deadpool sesuai untuk tontonan kanak-kanak?'
Rata-rata netizen yang telah menonton filem itu berpendapat Deadpool tidak sesuai untuk tontonan kanak-kanak yang berusia 18 tahun ke bawah.
Ashton dedah akibat tiru diet Jobs
Ashton Kutcher dimasukkan ke hospital kerana meniru tabiat diet memakan hanya buah-buahan yang diamalkan oleh Steve Jobs.