PARLIAMENT | A PAS MP has taken a jibe at the government for “using” students and firefighters by inviting them to the screenings of Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim’s biopic.
This comes amid allegations that ‘Anwar: The Untold Story’ was struggling to attract moviegoers.
Speaking in the Dewan Rakyat today, Kuala Krai MP Abdul Latiff Abdul Rahman suggested that Radio Televisyen Malaysia (RTM) purchase the rights to Anwar’s movie and air it for free instead of sending invites to students and firefighters to watch it with ministers and top government officials.
“MPs who are here (in the Dewan Rakyat) can also be invited.
“Just issue an official letter for us to watch this historic film together,” he said in a sarcastic remark, which courted laughter from several lawmakers.
Abdul Latiff (above) said this when debating the Fees (Department of Broadcasting, Malaysia ) (Confirmation) Bill 2023 in the august house today.
The recent screenings involving school students and firefighters have since riled up several other opposition politicians.
Earlier this week DMY Creation, the biopic’s distributor, alleged local cinemas were “sabotaging” the film's sales target.
Despite collecting RM1 million at the box office on its first day, DMY Creation chairperson Mohamed Yusoff claimed that limited screening slots provided by some cinemas hindered the film’s success.
The Malaysian Association of Film Exhibitors (MAFE) denied the allegations.
Meanwhile, Abdul Latiff echoed his party’s sentiments in its campaign against the upcoming Coldplay concert, claiming the band has LGBT agenda.
He questioned if Anwar’s administration is attempting to provide space for activities that go against the culture and values of the country and Islam.
“There are indeed concerts by foreign artistes in Malaysia, but as far as I remember, the prime minister did not personally welcome them.
“As compared to the Coldplay concert, the ‘Madani prime minister’ (Anwar) personally welcomed them. We all know that this group is associated with the promotion of LGBT,” he said, adding that the government should be more cautious when it comes to the sensitivity of the Muslim community.
“Don’t be labelled as menunggang agama’ (riding on religion) for inviting foreign and local Islamic scholars to hold religious discussions at Seri Perdana but at the same time, invite or promote activities that contradict the values of Islam.”
Coldplay will be performing at Stadium Bukit Jalil in Kuala Lumpur on Nov 22. The event is organised by Live Nation and sponsored by DHL and CIMB.
Its lead singer Chris Martin has been known to regularly display the rainbow flag - often regarded as a symbol of LGBT rights - during concerts. - Mkini
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