In a press release issued by the Government, the film “Dr Lim Hock Siew” will be banned with effect from Jul 14 2010 because of being against public interest. Hefty fines have been set in place or even imprisonment in case someone is found possessing and distributing the film. The film has also been barred a certificate for its exhibition.

Even though there has been a country wide ban – it is quite possible that the movie will be released outside and also without any doubt available on the internet. The ban might also raise questions on freedom of speech in the country.

It is quite possible that the movie have been released under another name since according to press release, the film gives distorted and misleading portrayal of Dr Lim’s arrests and detention.

I believe that there might be some other reasons not mention in the press release that called out for a ban.

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