'Unsilenced' campaign focuses on freedom of expression and censorship in Malaysia


The 'Unsilenced' campaign aims to create awareness on the freedom of expression and censorship of music, film, art and pop culture in Malaysia. Photo: Amnesty International Malaysia

Do you remember when four artworks from acclaimed Malaysian contemporary artist Ahmad Fuad Osman’s solo exhibition At The End Of The Day Even Art Is Not Important at the National Art Gallery were taken down early this year, following a complaint from a board member?

What about when Penang-based theatremaker Fa Abdul was forced to postpone the premiere of her new play in 2019 and subsequently change its title just because it contained the word "sex"?

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