Govt 'hypocritical' to bask in Yeoh's Oscar win while curbing local films - LFL

It is “hypocritical and insincere” for the government to praise Hollywood star Michelle Yeoh for her Oscar win, while at the same time, “persecuting” local film producers and actors.

So said Lawyers for Liberty director Zaid Malek, while commenting on the police probe against indie film ‘Mentega Terbang’.

“We refer to the praise that...