Film censorship regulators in Malaysia and Bangladesh

Islam, Md. Zahidul (2019) Film censorship regulators in Malaysia and Bangladesh. International Journal of Recent Technology and Engineering (IJRTE), 7 (6S5). pp. 1555-1561. E-ISSN 2277-3878

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Abstract

Regulatory bodies and its primary activity are to protect public interest. It is established on the basis of legal instruction. Regulatory bodies practice a supervisory function such as imposing requirements, restrictions and conditions in relation to any activity and safeguarding compliance or enforcement. The aim of this paper is to examine the film censorship regulators in Malaysia and Bangladesh. The researcher mainly adopted qualitative methods. The information has taken from many readings, articles, books, newspapers and statutes. The researcher also conducted interview with the member of the film censorship board, directors and actors of both countries. For this, the researcher used semi-structured form of interview. Film censorship law playing an important role to protect public from negative influence and it is working as a mechanism to protect society.

Item Type:	Article (Journal)
Additional Information:	8642/74365
Uncontrolled Keywords:	Film; Censorship; regulator; Malaysia; Bangladesh;
Subjects:	H Social Sciences > HE Transportation and Communications K Law > K Law (General)
Kulliyyahs/Centres/Divisions/Institutes (Can select more than one option. Press CONTROL button):	Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws Ahmad Ibrahim Kulliyyah of Laws > Department of Civil Law
Depositing User:	Dr. Md. Zahidul Islam
Date Deposited:	24 Sep 2019 15:22
Last Modified:	24 Sep 2019 15:22
URI:	http://irep.iium.edu.my/id/eprint/74365

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