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SORRY, NO MORE SHOWING YOUR PATRIOTISM AT CINEMA SHOWS BUT YOU COULD ALWAYS DO IT ON MALAYSIA DAY.
Malaysiakini
The singing of the national anthem at cinemas will cease from tomorrow onwards but the practice would be brought back for one day only on Malaysia Day.
Information, Communications and Multimedia Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek said the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) has been instructed to direct cinemas to comply with this order.
Ahmad Shabery said that although his ministry has not studied public feedback on the exercise, he said his ministry was not “desperate” about introducing something new.
“It is enough for now. It’s just that on September 16, Finas have will have to see (what needs to be done). Some things needs modifications.
No more singing of Negaraku in cinemas
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Section 8(1) of the Act states that “all persons present shall stand to attention as a mark of respect” when an anthem is played or sung, except if it is part a “broadcast or news-reels”.
IN THE 7 DAYS LEADING UP TO 31 AUGUST, THE NEGARAKU WILL BE PLAYED BEFORE THE START OF A MOVIE.
Expect cinema operators to have personnel monitoring the audience to ensure that ‘there is no untoward incident during the playing of the songs’, meaning that they will ensure that you stand as a sign of respect.
Make sure that you stand up! And stop eating , stop texting, stop looking at your hanphone, etc…
Action might be taken if anyone is found to be doing something disrespectful!
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IS THE MINISTER BACKING OFF AFTER THE NEGATIVE COMMENTS? OR ARE THE CINEMAS HAVING SECOND THOUGHTS OVER LOSING BUSINESS?
Malaysiakini
The playing of the national anthem, which is supposed to be done before the screening of each movie from today, had yet to be implemented this morning at one cinema in Kuala Lumpur.
Malaysiakini went to the Golden Screen Cinemas in Mid-Valley Megamall to catch the 11.20am screening of ‘Elysius’.
It observed that the Negaraku was not played before the start of the movie.
Two accompanying patriotic-themed film clips – ‘Pesanan Terakhir’ (Last Message) and ‘Tanah Tumpahnya Darahku’ (My Birth Place) – were not screened either.
When approached, the cinema manager refused to comment while a GSC corporate communications officer directed Malaysiakini to the general manager instead.
No ‘Negaraku’ during morning movie screening
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Malaysiakini
The government will not take any action against those who do not observe the national anthem when it plays in cinemas across the country this weekend, Communications and Multimedia Minister Ahmad Shabery Cheek said today.
“We will see first, we will gather feedback. We have our people in all the cinemas (to observe),” Shabery said during a press conference at his ministry.
“We want to know why some people don’t observe. Is it because they are unaware? Is it because of the anthem itself? We will gather reasons,” he added.
No action if Negaraku not observed by cinema-goers
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Free Malaysia Today
National anthem in cinemas ‘not a good idea’
Beginning tomorrow cinema operators nationwide will have to play the national anthem before the screening of movies, and viewers must standup in respect.
The Merdeka Week campaign from tomorrow until Sept 3 is aimed at instilling patriotism and reviving the 60s Merdeka spirit. Under the National Anthem Act 1968 disrespecting the national anthem is punishable by “fines not exceeding one hundred ringgit or imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month”.
And in addition anyone showing disrespect can be arrested without warrant as stipulated by Section 9 “unless such person gives his name and address and satisfies” the arresting officer that he will “duly answer any summons or other proceedings” against – in this case – a defiant moviegoer.
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Deputy Home Minister Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaffar for one is “not happy” with the directive by the Communications and Multimedia Ministry.
Bearing in mind the recent incidents over social media, he is concerned that cinema-goers will mock the directive and mulled over whether this was the best way to educate people about patriotism.
“I am not comfortable with it. You cannot force patriotism.
“When people are compelled to stand, it is a false compliance. What if some of them refuse to stand?
“And what if I were there and I see these people not responding to it, what can I do?” he asked.
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“We sang the national anthem in many rallies, including the Bersih rally. But we were still beaten up by the government. Isn’t singing Negaraku an act of patriotism, too?” said local film producer Huang Rui Xian.
Malaysiakini
The announcement of playing the national anthem Negaraku in cinemas nationwide from Aug 28 until Sept 3 appears to have received mixed responses from the public.
The majority of the movie-goers interviewed by Malaysiakini last week showed no objection to the announcement.
However, they opined that it is not necessary to enforce the National Anthem Act 1968, which states any person who knowingly shows disrespect towards the national anthem in any public place shall be liable to a fine not exceeding RM100 or to imprisonment for a term not exceeding one month.
Local film producer Huang Rui Xiang (left) said it.s “too over” for the government to implement the new policy.
“I don’t understand why the government has such a new measure. If you want to raise patriotism, you have many other ways to do it.
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A 36 year old businessman, who was only willing to be identified as Mr Chong, said the new policy was not suited to be implemented in Malaysia.
“We have gained independence for 56 years and we should not turn into a communist country…
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Sales executive Muhamad Hafiz Abdul Hamid, 26, lauded the new move as “one of the best ways of loving our country”.
Movie-goers: Don’t enforce National Anthem Act
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Star
Thursday August 22, 2013 MYT 8:26:49 AM
Cinemas to play Negaraku for a week
By AZHARIAH KAMIN and KENNETH CHAW
newsdesk@thestar.com.my
PUTRAJAYA: For one week beginning next Wednesday, national anthem Negaraku will be played at cinemas nationwide before the start of all movies, announced Commu-nications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Shabery Cheek.
According to Ahmad Shabery, this move is meant to promote a patriotic spirit in the run-up to the country’s 56th National Day on Aug 31.
“I’m happy to announce that five major cinema operators in the country – Tanjung Golden Village, Golden Screen Cinema, Lotus Five Star, MBO and Cathay – have come together to demonstrate their generosity with the ministry in this initiative,” he said yesterday.
“We are now in the midst of preparing the detailed procedures for cinema operators within the next two days, and this will include the action that would be taken if anyone is found to be doing something disrespectful while Negaraku is being played,” said Ahmad Shabery, who also introduced two songs written for this year’s Merdeka celebration.
“These promos are to remind us that we shouldn’t take our peaceful existence for granted, and to stand up for five to six minutes while Negaraku (about a minute) and these songs are being played would be our way of showing gratitude and appreciation to our fallen heroes.”
Cinemas to play Negaraku for a week – Nation | The Star Online
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Malaysiakini
Did you know that disrespecting the national anthem can land you in jail?
According to the National Anthem Act 1968, failing to stand up as a mark of respect when ‘Negaraku’ is played could leave you RM100 poorer or worse, land you in the slammer for a month.
But David Matthew, a lawyer who specialises in administrative law, warned that merely standing up may not be enough to get you off the hook.
“If you look at Section 8(2) of the Act, it says that any person who knowingly shows disrespect towards the anthem is liable.
“This could mean someone who has got his feet up with his soles facing the screen, or someone standing cross-legged.
“What if someone is standing up, but waving his hands around or eating? This could be deemed disrespectful… The provision is wide,” he said when contacted by Malaysiakini.
He was commenting on the little known Act, which would affect movie-goers from Aug 28 to Sept 3.
Disrespect of Negaraku can land you in jail
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