PETALING JAYA: The producer of “Mentega Terbang”, a local indie movie that was banned by the government, will be charged on Wednesday with “wounding religious feelings”.
Tan Meng Kheng was served with a summons, dated yesterday, to answer a charge framed under Section 298 of the Penal Code at the Kuala Lumpur magistrates’ court.
Meanwhile, Anna Har of Freedom Film Network told FMT that that the director, Khairi Anwar Jailani, was also served with a similar summons yesterday.
Last month, Tan and Khairi filed an application with the High Court to commence a legal challenge against the government over its decision to ban the film.
SPONSORED CONTENT RM20bil green steel project: Sabah on its way to adopting green technology, says Hajiji Kota Kinabalu: Chief Minister Datuk Seri Hajiji Noor said Sabah is well on its way to fully adopting the green technology revolution with a RM20 billion green steel project at the Sipitang Oil and Gas Industrial Park (Sogip). Read more Previously screened via online streaming platforms, the film was criticised by the public over some scenes which were said to have gone against Islamic teachings and beliefs.
The home ministry banned the film on Sept 1, which the duo said was “irrational” as it violates freedom of speech under the Federal Constitution.
The 104-minute film is an independent movie about the religious conflict faced by Muslim teenager Aisyah, who explores other religions, especially for answers to the question of life after death.
The Islamic development department (Jakim) had also said it found elements in the film that went against the creed and way of life of Malaysian Muslims, who follow the Syafie school of thought.
* Follow us on Instagram and join our Telegram and/or WhatsApp channel(s) for the latest news you don't want to miss.
* Do you have access to the Daily Express e-paper and online exclusive news? Check out subscription plans available.
