{
  "id": 7318929,
  "title": "#SHOWBIZ: Jakim panel reviewing two controversial dramas is a one-off measure, says Finas",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/showbiz-jakim-panel-reviewing-two-controversial-dramas-is-a-one-off",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T13:00:21.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "New Straits Times",
    "slug": "new-straits-times",
    "url": "https://www.nst.com.my/lifestyle/groove/2026/09/1532837/showbiz-jakim-panel-reviewing-two-controversial-dramas-one-measure"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": null,
  "summary": "The Malaysian National Film Development Corporation, Finas, has clarified that the current evaluation of two controversial drama series by a Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (Jakim) panel is a temporary, one-off arrangement. This decision comes after public complaints about certain scenes in the shows Madu Atau Racun and Cela. Finas CEO Datuk Azmir Saifuddin Mutalib reassured the public that this panel's work will not apply to all future productions on streaming or Over-The-Top (OTT) platforms. The panel, which includes representatives from the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) and industry experts, is focusing solely on these two cases and will examine the overall narrative and moral message before deciding on their release. Both dramas are currently under review and awaiting final approval. Industry players are set to engage in further discussions to ensure responsible creativity in the future.",
  "key_points": [],
  "editors_take": null,
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  "coverage": {
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  },
  "ai_generated": true,
  "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."
}