PETALING JAYA (Bernama): The producer of the controversial film Babi has been charged in a Magistrate's Court here with participating in its production, and promoting it through posters, without a licence from the National Film Development Corporation (Finas). I am also applying for low bail as his income is affected due to the Covid-19 pandemic," the lawyer said. Muhammad Iskandar later allowed the accused bail of RM5,000 with one surety and the case was fixed for mention on Oct 14. In December, Persatuan Seniman Malaysia (Seniman) lodged a police report against the film, directed by controversial rapper-director Namewee. According to Seniman, the film which was screened abroad allegedly had racist elements and tarnished Malaysia's image.

Source: The Star July 21, 2021 08:37 UTC