Film rating and its current challenges in Malaysia and Bangladesh

Islam, Md. Zahidul and Rahman, Md. Mashiur (2019) Film rating and its current challenges in Malaysia and Bangladesh. International Journal of Engineering and Advanced Technology (IJEAT), 8 (5C). pp. 857-860. ISSN 2249-8958 E-ISSN 2249-8958

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Abstract

Film rating is designed to categories film with regard to its suitability for audiences in term of issues such as sex, violence, substance abuse, profanity or other types of mature content. Ratings typically carry age recommendations. This could be regarded as a form of censorship. The main purpose of this paper is to discuss the legal framework of film rating and current challenges in implementing it. A qualitative research’s method was adopted by gleaning information statutes, case law, articles and books. The research also conducted semi-structured interviews with film directors and members of the Film Censorship Board. The research found that there are some contradicting views regarding film rating between the censors and the film industry players.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	8642/75069
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Film, Rating, Challenges, Malaysia, Bangladesh
Subjects:	K Law > K Law (General) K Law > KBP Islamic Law > KBP1 Islamic law.Shariah.Fiqh > KBP490 Furūʻ al-fiqh. Substantive law. Branches of law. > KBP1468 Social laws and legislation
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Civil Law Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws
Depositing User:	Dr. Md. Zahidul Islam
Date Deposited:	08 Nov 2019 10:52
Last Modified:	08 Nov 2019 10:52
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/75069

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