Finas to check if permission was granted for the filming of a controversial documentary, and the Information Department to look into Al Jazeera's standing. FMTNews Lockdown
A scene from the Al Jazeera documentary which has run foul of Malaysian authorities.
Communications minister Saifuddin Abdullah said his ministry was looking into whether the national film development corporation Finas had granted a licence for the production of the documentary, entitled “Locked Up In Malaysia’s Lockdown”. He said the Information Department would also check on Al-Jazeera’s accreditation as an international media organisation operating in Malaysia.
The 25-minute documentary was broadcast on Al Jazeera’s 101 East programme on July 3 and reported on an operation against illegal immigrants which took place as Malaysia implemented restrictions on public activities to address the spread of Covid-19.
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