PUTRAJAYA: The Home Ministry, through the Film Censorship Board (LPF), has set five new film classifications that take effect immediately.
The classifications are “U” for viewers of all ages, “P12” (parental guidance is required for viewers under the age of 12), “13” (for viewers aged 13 and above), “16” (for viewers aged 16 and above), and “18” (for viewers aged 18 and above).
Home Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the ministry had improved the existing film classifications implemented by LPF since 2012 by introducing the Film Classification 2023, which was gazetted through the Film Censorship (Classification of Film) Regulations 2023 on Jan 9.
“The priority principle for determining the classification of films is to preserve the freedom of adult viewers in choosing the movie they want to watch and to protect children and adolescents under the age of 18 from being exposed to inappropriate content that can damage their thinking and behaviour.
“This includes encouraging parents to be more responsible in guiding their children to choose suitable movie content to watch,” he said in a statement yesterday, reported Bernama.
Saifuddin said the Film Classification 2023 was expected to have a positive effect on streamlining and improving film classification standards in Malaysia to be on par with the classification or rating systems implemented abroad.
