KUALA LUMPUR: The government is firm about not interfering in matters of creativity, idea generation and values in local art, Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said today.
He added that the government continues to support the principle of freedom of expression through artworks, which must be encouraged.
The prime minister said he had watched “Sheriff Narko Integriti” last night, which he admired for its quality and the themes presented by Syafiq Yusof, the film’s director.
“I was impressed by how this film made integrity, corruption, and abuse of power its main themes.
“I welcome the sincere efforts of the filmmaker who embraced the government’s firm stance in facing issues of corruption and governance weaknesses,” he said in a Facebook post.
In congratulating the production team, Anwar also said the quality of the film convinced him that the Malaysian film industry can compete internationally.