Two Malaysian Filmmakers Charged with Blasphemy

January 20, 2024 | Malaysia
January 20, 2024
Malaysia

01/20/2024 Malaysia (International Christian Concern) — Two Malaysian filmmakers face up to one year each in jail for a movie that explored differences and similarities between religions in Malaysia.

Authorities have charged them under strict blasphemy laws, specifically “deliberately intended to hurt other people’s religious feelings by uttering words and placing objects in the person’s sight.” The filmmakers were released on bail.

Critics of the film — about a 15-year-old Muslim girl who questions her Islamic faith and explores other faiths — accused the filmmakers of intentionally going against Islamic laws and protocols.

History of Violence

The Islamic State West Africa Province (ISWAP) is a terrorist organization that emerged in 2016 after splitting from Boko Haram. It is affiliated with ISIS and operates primarily in Nigeria and the surrounding region, targeting both civilians and military forces.

ISWAP has been responsible for numerous attacks, including assaults on Christian communities, kidnappings, and executions, as part of its broader jihadist agenda.

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Persecution in Southeast Asia

These violent actions contribute to ongoing instability in northern Nigeria, where religious and ethnic tensions remain high.

The international community, including the United Nations and several governments, has condemned ISWAP’s attacks, recognizing them as acts of terrorism.

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