{
  "id": 3846842,
  "title": "Kebebasan berkarya perlu disusuli garis panduan jelas, kata Karyawan",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/kebebasan-berkarya-perlu-disusuli-garis-panduan-jelas-kata-karyawan",
  "topic": "culture",
  "section": "Culture",
  "published": "2026-08-27T23:30:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/bahasa/tempatan/2026/08/28/kebebasan-berkarya-perlu-disusuli-garis-panduan-jelas-kata-karyawan"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Freddie Fernandez, President of Karyawan Malaysia, has emphasized the importance of clear guidelines alongside the freedom of creative expression. While he welcomes the initiative by Anwar Ibrahm to grant more freedom and openness to artists, particularly filmmakers, Fernandez stresses the need for well-defined boundaries to prevent any potential hindrance to the industry's relevance. The primary challenge, according to Fernandez, lies in balancing artistic freedom with social responsibility. He clarifies that terms like values, culture, and sensitivity should not be interpreted too broadly, as this could be used as an excuse to suppress creativity. For Fernandez, the principle is simple: artistic freedom must be expansive, but the red line must remain clear. He further explains that works that touch on sensitive issues such as societal conflict, history, or social problems should not be viewed as contradictory to values, as long as they do not provoke, insult, or incite hatred. Fernandez advocates for a shift in the approach to censorship from the traditional \"no boundaries\" culture to a classification and responsibility system that aligns with the changing way audiences consume content today. He suggests that viewers today are exposed to films from around the world through various digital platforms, making it crucial to regulate local content considering the current reality. If a film contains mature themes, it should be classified accordingly and clearly indicated to the viewer. Not all content needs to be adapted for all age groups, he adds, urging the National Film Development Corporation (Finas) to continuously evolve and assist the industry in developing talent, financing, distribution, and promoting local works internationally. The success of the film industry should not be measured by the number of successful box office hits alone, but by the quantity of high-quality works produced and internationally recognized, Fernandez concludes. Rozaidi Jamil, President of the Malaysian Artists Union (Seniman), echoes the importance of respecting issues related to race, religion, and royal institutions (3R) while ensuring that freedom is not misused. As a multifaceted society, Malaysia must maintain harmony and unity through the influence of films. Sensitivity, especially regarding the 3R, must be maintained. The work does not need to be overly ambitious, he concludes, warning against excess.",
  "summary": "Freddie Fernandez berkata gesaan perdana menteri supaya industri filem lebih terbuka perlu diterjemahkan menerusi sistem memberi ruang berkarya tanpa mengetepikan nilai masyarakat.",
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        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "Kebebasan berkarya perlu disusuli garis panduan jelas, kata Karyawan",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/08/27/kebebasan-berkarya-perlu-disusuli-garis-panduan-jelas-kata-karyawan-3846902",
        "published": "2026-08-27T23:30:00.000Z"
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}