Malaysian filmmakers charged for hurting religious feelings

21 Sept 04:06 Key points summarised by AI

Malaysian filmmakers Khairi Anwar Jailani and Tan Meng Kheng were charged for "hurting religious feelings" over their banned indie film "Mentega Terbang."
The film, which discusses the afterlife from various religious perspectives, faced strong criticism from religious authorities for allegedly contradicting Islamic creed and was officially banned by the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Human Rights Watch condemned the charges as "ludicrous," asserting they undermine freedom of expression and could stifle Malaysia's growing local film industry.

Lamphun in a New Light

Today 15:02 Key points summarised by AI

Lamphun illuminates its ancient city with two concurrent light festivals: the high-tech VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN and the traditional Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival.
VIJIT Thailand @ LAMPHUN transforms historic landmarks into an outdoor gallery, using projections and multimedia to animate Lamphun's history, including Queen Chamadevi's story.
The Hundred Thousand Lantern Festival, part of Yi Peng, fills temples and streets with countless traditional lanterns, symbolizing Buddhist devotion and personal wishes.
These festivals offer a unique after-dark experience, blending contemporary light art with centuries-old Lanna traditions, connecting visitors to Lamphun's past and faith.