{
  "id": 5060480,
  "title": "CMCF, Finas to meet ‘Madu atau Racun’ producers over ‘deviant’ elements",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/02/cmcf-finas-to-meet-madu-atau-racun-producers-over-deviant-elements-5060480",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-02T09:07:00.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/nation/2026/09/02/cmcf-finas-to-meet-madu-atau-racun-producers-over-deviant-elements"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "The Communications and Multimedia Content Forum of Malaysia (CMCF) and the National Film Development Corporation Malaysia (Finas) are set to convene with the creators of the drama series \"Madu atau Racun\" and iQIYI management. The purpose of the meeting is to inquire about the \"deviant\" elements present in the series, which allegedly violate Islamic teachings and local customs. Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil disclosed that despite licensing matters for streamed dramas and films not falling under Finas' direct jurisdiction, the government remains committed to addressing any content that infringes upon religious and cultural sensitivities. Fahmi emphasized that the government would not support productions that jeopardize national unity by disregarding religious values and social harmony. Following the meeting, Finas will release a statement detailing the outcomes of the discussions and any subsequent actions taken. The Islamic development department was also invited to participate in the meeting. Earlier, Religious Affairs Minister Zulkifli Hasan expressed opposition to the airing of \"Madu atau Racun\" due to its \"deviant\" content, which he believed contravened Islamic teachings and local norms. The minister contended that the show had engendered unease and controversy by addressing sensitive themes, potentially undermining moral values among young Malaysians.",
  "summary": "Communications minister Fahmi Fadzil says the government will not compromise on dramas or films that touch on religious and racial sensitivities.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  },
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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."
}