Muslim characters in ‘Mentega Terbang’ promote reincarnation, court told
Prosecution witness says several scenes and conversations support her claim.
On September 1, 2023, the Malaysian home ministry prohibited the film "Mentega Terbang" following a police report from 2023. Prosecution witness Yamna Ismail, who lodged the report, testified that the film's Muslim characters depicted reincarnation positively. Director Khairi Anwar Jailani and producer Tan Meng Kheng face charges of intentionally offending religious sentiments under Section 298 of the Penal Code.
During questioning, Yamna disagreed with defense counsel Zaid Malek's assertion that the scenes did not clearly show Aisyah believing in reincarnation. She maintained that she could understand the dialogue without considering context, such as actors' facial expressions and intonation. The trial, led by deputy public prosecutors Nor Azizah Aling and Nadia Izhar, continues before magistrate Heng Yi Min.
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