[Epoch Times November 30, 2021](Reported by The Epoch Times Malaysia Reporter) Malaysia’s Ministry of Interior confirmed in the House of Commons on Monday (November 29) that the Chinese film “Changjin Lake” has been banned from being shown in Malaysia. This is also the first movie to be banned from showing in Malaysia this year.
A month ago, when the film distributor tried to promote “Changjin Lake” on Facebook, it caused many people’s opposition and complaints. Many people left messages saying that the film was promoting communism and called on the authorities to take action to ban it. Released.
“Changjin Lake” becomes the only banned movie in Malaysia this year
On November 29, Malaysian First Deputy Minister of the Interior Datuk Seri Ismail Bin Haji Mohamed Said pointed out in the lower house of parliament in response to a question from the Democratic Action Party Kepong MP Lin Liying, The film “Changjin Lake” is not approved for release.
Ismail Mohamed said that the Malaysian Film Censorship Agency (Malaysia Film Filter Board for short) banned 6 movies last year, and so far this year, only the film “Changjin Lake” has been banned. Screening is banned.
Ismail Mohamed Sai stated that the Malaysian Electricity Inspection Agency is performing its duties in accordance with the 2002 Electricity Inspection Act (Act 620) to ensure that the contents of movies shown to the public will not endanger national security.
Movies involved in propagating communism are opposed by Malaysians
The movie “Changjin Lake” is one of the film and television works launched by the Communist Party of China in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the founding of the party. The film was originally scheduled to be screened in major theaters across Malaysia on November 18, but it could not be screened as scheduled because it was not approved by the Electricity Inspection Bureau for the first time.
Earlier, the Malaysian film exhibitor and distributor-Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) uploaded the “Changjin Lake” movie poster through Facebook on October 30, trying to promote the film will be shown in Malaysia, but unexpectedly However, it triggered many people’s opposition and complaints. Many people left messages saying that the film was promoting communism and calling on the authorities to take action to ban the show.
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Netizen Napoleon Low: “…We don’t want this kind of communist film that distorts history.”
Netizen Ivan Y. Lai left a message in Malay and appealed to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission: “GSC has publicly spread communist ideology in Malaysia, which has threatened the security, stability and harmony of the country. I request the authorities to issue Article 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act. Article revoked their license.”
Netizen Jason Takuya left a message in Malay and appealed to the National Film Development Agency of Malaysia (FINAS): “This kind of film should be banned in Malaysia. This is a communist propaganda film. Please take action!”
Netizens clearly said: “It is recommended not to be released. This kind of film will only make others feel that we support the Communist Party. No one in Malaysia likes it.”
Netizen Ezra Yong Kei Wong appealed to GSC in English: “Say no to communism! Malaysia does not want communism and fake historical movies!”
Netizen Steven Lee left a message in English: “We will not go to GSC until you stop spreading CCP propaganda.”
Netizen Boon Cheeloon: “Whoever goes to see is a member of the Communist Party”
Netizen Wong HV: “Why can a film that promotes communism be released in Malaysia? ??? I also urge the relevant authorities to review this film again to prevent communism from rampant in Malaysian theaters.”
Netizen Samuel Teh Beng Tiong: “It’s good to watch a comedy. Is everyone so easily brainwashed and bad judgment?”
Netizen Kaiwen Tan: “Went to Malaysia to promote the Communist Party? Who agreed to this junk movie to come to Malaysia?”
There was also a Malay netizen, Muhamad Asrul Ahmad, who sent a message to the National Film Development Agency of Malaysia (FINAS), appealing: “Can you investigate the content of this film…?? Communism has penetrated our country…???”
The Malaysian state bans the promotion of communism
In Malaysia, any activity that promotes communist ideas is prohibited.
In early January 2021, a Chinese restaurant in Penang, Malaysia, was banned by the police after being reported by the public for its decoration of wallpaper with portraits of the Communist Party of China and Mao Zedong, which involved propagating communism. Since the owner was involved in the promotion of an illegal organization in Malaysia, the police invoked Article 47 of the Societies Act of 1966 to investigate the case.
One Belt One Road comics infiltrate campus Malaysia issued ban and investigation
In 2019, the comic book “The Belt and Road for Mutual Benefit and Win-Win”, edited by Qiu Guangyao, the then Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysia-China Business Council, entered the Malaysian campus. The government at the time was criticized for its content involving the promotion of communism.
In response to this turmoil, the Malaysian Ministry of Internal Affairs issued a statement on October 23 stating that the content of the “One Belt and One Road for Mutual Benefit and Win-Win” comics involves the promotion of communism and socialism, the misrepresentation of communism and misleading information, as well as support and sympathy for communism. Elements of struggle. On the same day, the Ministry of the Interior of Malaysia passed the PU(A) 288/2019 Gazette, banning all the trilingual (Chinese, Malay and English) versions of the “Mutual Benefit and Win-Win One Belt One Road”.
11 retired police groups in Malaysia rally calling for boycott of the Communist Party of Malaysia
In order to protest all attempts to revive communism, on December 24, 2019, 11 retired police groups in Malaysia held a rally in the capital Kuala Lumpur. Thousands of retired policemen from all over the country actively participated and attracted the attention of all walks of life.
A series of attempts to revive communism took place that year, which aroused the worries of the Malaysian people. Among them, on September 16, 2019, without the permission of any party of the Malaysian government and without the knowledge of the public, the ashes of the former Communist Party of Malaysia General Secretary Chen Ping were quietly taken back to Malaysia by old comrades and scattered on the Perak red soil. The Titiwangsa Central Mountains in the Kanhai and the peninsula. Two months later, Chen Ping’s ashes disposal team held a press conference on November 26 to make an announcement, shocking the whole country.
On December 1st of the same year, former members of the Communist Party of Malaysia and supporters of the Communist Party of Malaysia held a commemorative meeting for the 30th anniversary of the signing of the Hat Yai Peace Agreement in Kajang. The speeches expressed contained motivations for promoting communism. In addition, incidents such as the upside-down of the Malaysian flag and the tampering of the 14 star horns of the national flag into 5 star horns occurred. Mohd Ismail believes that all this is not a coincidence.
The rally was initiated by the Retired Senior Police Officers Association of Malaysia (RESPA). The chairman of the Association, Tan Sri Mohd Ismail Che Rus, gave a severe warning to communist supporters: “I warn those who are still sticking to it. The communist ideology, people who are still trying to promote the Communist government in our country, if the Communist Party intends to confront us, I guarantee that they will always fail!”
Mohd Ismail also reminded the government: “In a quiet place, don’t mistakenly think that there are no crocodiles. We urge the government not to take it lightly. It must be vigilant against the CPM and make sure that the CPM cannot be rooted as a tree locally. The signs must be eradicated.”
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