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Khairi Jailani and Tan Meng Kheng are the first Malaysian creators to face a criminal charge over film content in the country, where rising conservatism is stifling free speech.
Online images showing children and teachers in Malaysia bearing mock firearms in local schools as part of government-endorsed nationwide Palestine solidarity programmes have raised concern among locals. The Education Ministry also criticised the extremist elements in those activities. One video shared on social media on Friday (Oct 27) showed teachers parading before assembled students at an unidentified school, carrying toy.