Every country has their own rules and regulations as same as culture differences. In this point, I will discuss about a movie called ‘Rumah Dara’ published in different countries but be banned in Malaysia. ‘Rumah Dara’ has been officially released on January 22, 2010 in Indonesia.
In other countries ‘Rumah Dara’ known as ‘Macabre’. It was available in Singapore, North America and Korea. Moreover, the initial idea of this movie is how Ladya and the gank which is the victim in this movie escaped from psychopaths in Dara’s house. Dara’s family is human meat eater or cannibals. Everyone who comes to her house will not be out anymore; they will be slashed and slaughtered by them. Every scene of this movie might put frightened feeling to the audiences, they may not be able to accept it because of the picture showed was too violence. Therefore, it is banned in Malaysia.
Moreover, Malaysia has its own regulation about censorship and separate department called Film Censorship Board of Malaysia to control movie released in Malaysia. Every movie must have approval from the Board to be released out publicly in Malaysia. The Board has created Film Censorship Act on 2002 and keeps improvising it throughout the year. Under this Act, there are three rating systems which are U (general viewing for all ages), PG 13 (parental guidance is suggested for viewer under 13), and 18 (for aged 18 and above only). Each of these ratings has its own screening time (for television show).
Furthermore, there is no clear reason behind banning movie of ‘Rumah Dara’ in Malaysia. Even though all frightened scenes have been cut off for few times, it still not passes the censorship Board. Therefore, House Production of ‘Rumah Dara’ decided not asking further permission to release the movie in Malaysia.
Yet, there are some facts why Malaysia censorship is though and strict regarding any publication material. Firstly, moral issues in the country. According to Shaari Mohammad Noor (2005), to build a good moral and value of the country, they need to prohibit materials that inappropriate to the country. Second issue is ideological and religious sensitivities. There are many different tribes living in Malaysia, therefore it will be very sensitive issues. Last but not least is cultural issue. As still in Asia, east-culture still plays dominant role. Any scene or materials showing over nudity, sex, strong language, violence or sensitive issue themes will be banned strictly.
References:
Wikipedia, 2010, 'Macabre', Wikimedia Foundation, viewed 12 June 2010, <http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Rumah_Dara#Awards>.
Puspasari, E 2010, 'Malaysia Bans Indonesian Movie 'Rumah Dara'', Viva News, viewed 12 June 2010, <http://en.vivanews.com/news/read/127130-malaysia_bans_indonesian_movie__rumah_dara_>.
NCAC 2005, 'TV and Film Censorship in Malaysia', BBC News, viewed 13 June 2010, <http://www.thefileroom.org/documents/dyn/DisplayCase.cfm/id/430>.
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