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Tanda Putera, directed by Datin Paduka Shuhaimi Baba, revolves around the events of the May 13, 1969 riots.

Sundaily

‘Tanda Putera’: Let the public decide, say legal activists

PETALING JAYA (June 4, 2013): Show the movie Tanda Putera and let the public decide – as to do otherwise would amount to stifling freedom of speech, say legal activists.

Asked about the decision to allow the screening of the controversial movie, Malaysian Centre for Constitutionalism and Human Rights coordinator Edmund Bon told theSun that on principle, free speech should only be prohibited under two circumstances – if it incites hatred or war.

“Barring those two exceptions, free speech should be upheld and a right of reply should be given,” said Bon.

He had been asked about the announcement by Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek that Tanda Putera would be released in Malaysian cinemas on Aug 29 – two days before Merdeka Day.
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Meanwhile, Bar Council Human Rights Committee chairman Andrew Khoo echoed Bon’s sentiments when he said: “As a matter of freedom of expression, I do not recommend a ban. The movie only depicts the position of the writers and director as to what happened.”

He said that all films should be shown, and the audience left to make up their own minds about the accuracy of events.
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He called on the Malaysian government to use the opportunity presented by the screening of Tanda Putera to release all information related to the riots – information that is currently protected under the Official Secrets Act.

“This is so that Malaysians can know the truth,” said Khoo.

‘Tanda Putera’: Let the public decide, say legal activists

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Malaysiakini

The controversial local film Tanda Putera will be released on Aug 29 this year in cinemas.

Communications and Multimedia Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek said that his ministry and the Malaysian National Film Development Corporation (Finas) have given the go-ahead for the film to be screened nationwide.

The May 13 film which depicts the relationship between former prime minister Abdul Razak Hussein and his deputy Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman will have a PG13 rating. Shabery has said that Tanda Putera is a film with a “national theme”.

The minister, however, admitted that he personally wants to see the film released “as early as possible”.

Tanda Putera to be released on Aug 29

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