{
  "id": 5018152,
  "title": "Prime Minister’s Department blocks airing of ‘Madu atau Racun’ over religious‑sensitivity concerns",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/prime-ministers-department-blocks-airing-of-madu-atau-racun-over",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T05:08:51.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Malay Mail",
    "slug": "malay-mail-malaymail",
    "url": "https://www.malaymail.com/news/malaysia/2026/09/02/prime-ministers-department-blocks-airing-of-madu-atau-racun-over-religioussensitivity-concerns/233644"
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  "original_language": "en",
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  "summary": "The Prime Minister’s Department (JPM) has blocked the airing of the drama 'Madu atau Racun' due to religious-sensitivity concerns. Religious Affairs Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Senator Zulkifli Hasan, expressed regret over the inclusion of elements that touched on religious sensitivities and local cultural norms, stating that such content must be curbed to safeguard the faith and moral values of the community, particularly the young generation. Zulkifli also emphasized the importance of adhering to the Guidelines for Content Screening of Islamic-Themed Broadcasting Materials (Jakim No. 4/2015) and existing legal provisions, urging creative industry practitioners to remain sensitive and responsible in producing works that uphold positive values and contribute to nation-building.",
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  "coverage": {
    "outlets": 3,
    "also_reported_by": [
      {
        "outlet": "New Straits Times",
        "title": "#SHOWBIZ: 'Powers limited, responsibility paramount': Finas addresses 'Madu Atau Racun' backlash",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/showbiz-powers-limited-responsibility-paramount-finas-addresses-madu",
        "published": "2026-09-02T03:55:34.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Malay Mail",
        "title": "Prime Minister’s Department blocks airing of ‘Madu atau Racun’ over religious‑sensitivity concerns",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/prime-ministers-department-blocks-airing-of-madu-atau-racun-over-5024017",
        "published": "2026-09-02T05:08:51.000Z"
      }
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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."
}