PAS MP: Western films leading to babies born out of wedlock


  • Nation
  • Monday, 27 Nov 2017

KUALA LUMPUR: Western films with elements of liberal and open lifestyles are contributing to the rise of babies born out of wedlock, claimed a PAS MP.

Datuk Dr Khairuddin Aman Razali (pic) (PAS - Kuala Nerus) said the  National Film Development Corporation Board (Finas) should tighten their censorship system to weed out films that promote a hedonistic lifestyle.

“How well does Finas, in its censorship process, handle the issue of Western films with extreme sexual elements?

“There are films rated 18SX which have sexual elements that are not extreme, but I fear the phenomenon of extreme films will contribute to more children born out of wedlock.

“Western films have a tendency to normalise children born out wedlock, living together before marriage as well as atheism, which is not suited to our culture and norms,” he said during debates to the Budget 2018 allocation to the Communications and Multimedia Ministry in Parliament on Monday.

Previously it was reported that the Health Ministry had recorded 18,000 teen pregnancies in 2014.

Subscribe now and receive free sooka plan for 1 month. T&C applies.

Monthly Plan

RM13.90/month

Annual Plan

RM12.33/month

Billed as RM148.00/year

1 month

Free Trial

For new subscribers only


Cancel anytime. No ads. Auto-renewal. Unlimited access to the web and app. Personalised features. Members rewards.
Follow us on our official WhatsApp channel for breaking news alerts and key updates!

Next In Nation

US tariffs does pose short-term threat, Asean resilience will prevail over long term, say experts
Senior police officer held on suspicion of taking RM14,000 bribe
Penang to add 100 MyKiosks to existing 80
Sabah BN must not fall for a 'second betrayal', says Ahmad Zahid
Sabah Umno hits back at STAR leader over 'narrow politics'
Rusted mortar shell found in Kuala Kangsar
Free tertiary education for Sarawak-born adults resuming full-time studies
Police investigate claims of boy climbing on sofa along guardrail before falling
Declining Covid trend in Selangor, says exco
Students gear up for ‘Gempur Rasuah Sabah 2.0’ rally amid political tensions

Others Also Read