List of films banned in Malaysia
Updated: 11/6/2025, 1:38:01 AM Wikipedia source
This is a list of films banned in Malaysia, as they are viewed by the Malaysian government for violating relevant laws and regulations, or because of other political and religious factors. Films that are assigned the Tidak Diluluskan Untuk Tayangan ("Not Passed for Screening") category by the Film Censorship Board of Malaysia are banned for sale, possession, distribution and screening. Screening rejected films, possessing, selling, or even owning them in private is forbidden and strictly enforced and can be punished with severe fines, up to 20 years' imprisonment or both.
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The Bohemian Girl
The Bohemian Girl
Year
1936
Name
The Bohemian Girl
Notes
Banned due to its Romani themes. It was passed five decades later during the 1990s with a VCD release from Warner Malaysia Video.
The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep
Year
1946
Name
The Big Sleep
Notes
Banned originally, but passed 53 years later in 1999 with a VCD release and a delayed DVD release from Warner Malaysia Video.
A Clockwork Orange
A Clockwork Orange
Year
1971
Name
A Clockwork Orange
Notes
Banned due to its explicit sexual and violent content. A censored version was released on DVD after several years.
The Exorcist
The Exorcist
Year
1973
Name
The Exorcist
Notes
Banned due to intense violence and cruelty.
Jaws
Jaws
Year
1975
Name
Jaws
Notes
Banned originally for the depictions of intense violence, but was eventually passed for a VCD release and a long-delayed DVD release by Movie Master.
Saturday Night Fever
Saturday Night Fever
Year
1977
Name
Saturday Night Fever
Notes
Banned by Cinema International Corporation's Paramount Malaysia division, reportedly because it was deemed to cause chaos in the community.
Monty Python's Life of Brian
Monty Python's Life of Brian
Year
1979
Name
Monty Python's Life of Brian
Notes
Banned because of blasphemous content.
Cannibal Holocaust
Cannibal Holocaust
Year
1980
Name
Cannibal Holocaust
Notes
Banned due to its extremely violent content and actual on-screen killings of animals.
Scarface
Scarface
Year
1983
Name
Scarface
Notes
Banned due to excessive violence, strong language and drug usage.
Platoon
Platoon
Year
1986
Name
Platoon
Notes
Banned due to vulgar language and violence.
Schindler's List
Schindler's List
Year
1993
Name
Schindler's List
Notes
Banned initially; the Malaysian Film Censorship Board described the film as “propaganda with the purpose of asking for sympathy.” A heavily censored DVD version was later released in 2004.
The Spirit of Love (愛的精靈)
The Spirit of Love (愛的精靈)
Year
1993
Name
The Spirit of Love (愛的精靈)
Notes
Never released in cinemas Malaysia, banned due explicit nudity, sexual content & horror theme.
Crazy Love (蜜桃成熟時)
Crazy Love (蜜桃成熟時)
Year
1993
Name
Crazy Love (蜜桃成熟時)
Notes
Never released in cinemas Malaysia, banned due explicit nudity & sexual content.
Girls Unbutton (不扣钮的女孩)
Girls Unbutton (不扣钮的女孩)
Year
1994
Name
Girls Unbutton (不扣钮的女孩)
Notes
Never released in cinemas Malaysia, banned due explicit nudity & sexual content.
Pulp Fiction
Pulp Fiction
Year
1994
Name
Pulp Fiction
Notes
Banned due to intense violence, drug abuse, explicit nudity, and scenes of sexual violence.
The Shawshank Redemption
The Shawshank Redemption
Year
1994
Name
The Shawshank Redemption
Notes
Banned for depiction of cruelty, profanity, and violence. Later released on DVD.
Babe
Babe
Year
1995
Name
Babe
Notes
Banned due to "babe" sounding similar to "babi," the Malay word for "pig," which is non-halal; also portrays pigs in a positive light.
Maachis
Maachis
Year
1996
Name
Maachis
Notes
Maachis was banned in Malaysia by the censor board on grounds that "it may hurt religious sentiments.
Sex and Zen II (玉蒲團II玉女心經)
Sex and Zen II (玉蒲團II玉女心經)
Year
1996
Name
Sex and Zen II (玉蒲團II玉女心經)
Notes
Never released in Malaysia, banned due strong sexual content and same-sex kiss. Later released on Apple TV+, with an 18 rating.
Barney's Great Adventure
Barney's Great Adventure
Year
1998
Name
Barney's Great Adventure
Notes
Banned because the censors found it to be unacceptable for children to watch, without providing any further explanation.
The Prince of Egypt
The Prince of Egypt
Year
1998
Name
The Prince of Egypt
Notes
Never released in cinemas because the censor body ruled that the film is "insensitive for religious and moral reasons". The film was passed for VCD and DVD release by Berjaya HVN.
Babe: Pig in the City
Babe: Pig in the City
Year
1998
Name
Babe: Pig in the City
Notes
Banned due to its title and subject matter not being halal (pigs—whether or not they're used as food—are considered highly taboo in the Muslim religion, of which Malaysia has a sizeable population). Released direct-to-VHS when the ruling was overturned almost a year later.
Saving Private Ryan
Saving Private Ryan
Year
1998
Name
Saving Private Ryan
Notes
Never released in cinemas due to Spielberg's previous controversial film, passed for VCD and DVD release by Berjaya HVN
Blade
Blade
Year
1998
Name
Blade
Notes
Banned due to its violence.
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Year
1999
Name
Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me
Notes
Never released in cinemas due to comedic sexual content as regarded to be almost pornographic, but passed for a VCD release and delayed DVD release by Sunny Film Productions.
Zoolander
Zoolander
Year
2001
Name
Zoolander
Notes
Banned for its offensive depiction of the country as an impoverished country dependent on sweatshops, and involving a plot to assassinate a prime minister.
Bruce Almighty
Bruce Almighty
Year
2003-2007
Name
Bruce Almighty
Notes
It was banned for imaging God as an ordinary man and is deemed blasphemous to Islam. The ban was lifted four years later with the 18-PL rating.
The Passion of the Christ
The Passion of the Christ
Year
2004
Name
The Passion of the Christ
Notes
The film's viewing was restricted solely to adult Christian viewers.
Brokeback Mountain
Brokeback Mountain
Year
2005
Name
Brokeback Mountain
Notes
Banned for its "favorable" depiction of homosexuality.
I Don't Want to Sleep Alone
I Don't Want to Sleep Alone
Year
2007
Name
I Don't Want to Sleep Alone
Notes
Banned based on 18 counts of incidents shown in the film depicting the country "in a bad light" for cultural, ethical, and racial reasons. However, they later allowed the film to be screened in the country after Tsai agreed to censor parts of the film according to the requirements of the Censorship Board.
Rumah Dara (Macabre)
Rumah Dara (Macabre)
Year
2010
Name
Rumah Dara (Macabre)
Notes
Banned due to horror violence, gore, and cannibalism.
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Year
2010
Name
Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time
Notes
Originally banned, but later passed and was given a release in May 2010.
The Conjuring
The Conjuring
Year
2013
Name
The Conjuring
Notes
Originally banned for its strong horror themes and gruesome violence, but later passed and released by Warner Bros. in July 2013.
Vishwaroopam
Vishwaroopam
Year
2013
Name
Vishwaroopam
Notes
Shown in local cinemas on 24 January 2013, but the approval was withdrawn the next day, in accordance with a directive from the Home Ministry following concerns from the public that the film portrays Islam in a negative light. Malaysian authorities lifted the ban on 19 February 2014, however, after several scenes were cut.
The Purge
The Purge
Year
2013
Name
The Purge
Notes
Originally banned due to high-impact violence; also banned for scary images, political content, and anarchism. However, it was later passed and was released in August 2013.
Kick-Ass 2
Kick-Ass 2
Year
2013
Name
Kick-Ass 2
Notes
Originally banned for its vulgar title, but later passed and released by Universal Studios in August 2013.
Dallas Buyers Club
Dallas Buyers Club
Year
2013
Name
Dallas Buyers Club
Notes
Banned due to a religious, cultural and moral grounds.
The Wolf of Wall Street
The Wolf of Wall Street
Year
2013
Name
The Wolf of Wall Street
Notes
Banned for scenes of sex, drug abuse, and offensive language.
The New Village
The New Village
Year
2013
Name
The New Village
Notes
Banned after causing riots and chaos during its initial screening, and for supposedly promoting communism.
Banglasia (猛加拉杀手)
Banglasia (猛加拉杀手)
Year
2014
Name
Banglasia (猛加拉杀手)
Notes
The film was heavily criticised by the LPF (Film Censorship Board) and KDN (Home Ministry department), which received 31 official notes and orders to re-shoot the movie. On 12 February 2019, the ban was lifted when LPF approved the film undergone 7 scenes reedits or cut, a small reshoot and updates. In addition, the new version of the film was release under new title Banglasia 2.0.
Annabelle
Annabelle
Year
2014
Name
Annabelle
Notes
Originally banned for its horror themes and gruesome violence, but later passed and given a release in October 2014.
The Purge: Anarchy
The Purge: Anarchy
Year
2014
Name
The Purge: Anarchy
Notes
Originally banned due to its strongly-violent themes and supposed promotion of anarchy, but later passed and given a release in September 2014.
The Raid 2: Berandal
The Raid 2: Berandal
Year
2014
Name
The Raid 2: Berandal
Notes
Banned on its initial release due to excessive violence.[further explanation needed]
Noah
Noah
Year
2014
Name
Noah
Notes
Banned due to religious content and its depictions of the prophets.
Fifty Shades of Grey
Fifty Shades of Grey
Year
2015
Name
Fifty Shades of Grey
Notes
Banned due to strong sexual content and graphic nudity. Passed cut for TV release in 2018 and was given an 18 rating.
Unfriended
Unfriended
Year
2015
Name
Unfriended
Notes
Originally banned due to strong horror themes, but later passed and given a release in April 2015.
Mad Max: Fury Road
Mad Max: Fury Road
Year
2015
Name
Mad Max: Fury Road
Notes
Originally banned for possible abuse-related themes, but later passed and given a release in May 2015.
The Danish Girl
The Danish Girl
Year
2015
Name
The Danish Girl
Notes
Banned due to sexual and nude content as well on grounds of moral depravity.
Fundamentally Happy
Fundamentally Happy
Year
2015
Name
Fundamentally Happy
Notes
Banned due to containing elements that may be sensitive to the feelings of Malaysian Malays and may be interpreted by Malaysian Malays as an attempt to reflect the community's attitude towards those who abuse the weak to fulfil their desires.
The Purge: Election Year
The Purge: Election Year
Year
2016
Name
The Purge: Election Year
Notes
Originally banned for its political and violent themes, but later passed and given a release in July 2016.
Happy Death Day
Happy Death Day
Year
2017
Name
Happy Death Day
Notes
Originally banned for horror and some sexual themes, but later passed and given a release in October 2017.
Alien: Covenant
Alien: Covenant
Year
2017
Name
Alien: Covenant
Notes
Originally banned for horror and possible sexual themes, but later passed and given a release in May 2017.
Baywatch
Baywatch
Year
2017
Name
Baywatch
Notes
Originally banned for possible sexual themes, but later passed and given a release in June 2017.
Annabelle: Creation
Annabelle: Creation
Year
2017
Name
Annabelle: Creation
Notes
Originally banned for horror and religious themes, but later passed and given a release in August 2017.
mother!
mother!
Year
2017
Name
mother!
Notes
Originally banned for possible sexual or horror themes, but later passed and given a release in September 2017.
A Bad Moms Christmas
A Bad Moms Christmas
Year
2017
Name
A Bad Moms Christmas
Notes
Originally banned for its promotion of immoral behaviour, but later passed and given a release in December 2017. Also released on streaming media.
The Disaster Artist
The Disaster Artist
Year
2017
Name
The Disaster Artist
Notes
Banned for some indecent scenes in certain scenes.
Padmaavat
Padmaavat
Year
2018
Name
Padmaavat
Notes
Banned for negatively portraying Alauddin Khalji, a Muslim ruler of medieval India.
Kadaram Kondan
Kadaram Kondan
Year
2019
Name
Kadaram Kondan
Notes
Banned per orders of LPF (Film Censorship Board of Malaysia) due to the story's portrayal of the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) in a negative light and for portraying police officers as corrupt and for scenes which supposedly inaccurately and misleadingly represent the police force. In addition, the makers of the film failed to get necessary police permits to shoot scenes in Malaysia; the Malaysian law requires that film production receives permission from the relevant authorities such as FINAS, PUSPAL and others before shooting.
Super Deluxe
Super Deluxe
Year
2019
Name
Super Deluxe
Notes
Banned by LPF (Film Censorship Board of Malaysia) due to sensitive and mature content.
Dha Dha 87
Dha Dha 87
Year
2019
Name
Dha Dha 87
90 ML
90 ML
Year
2019
Name
90 ML
Hustlers
Hustlers
Year
2019
Name
Hustlers
Notes
Initially scheduled to be released on 19 September 2019, but the film's local distributor suddenly called off the press preview screening a day before. Later, they confirmed that LPF (Film Censorship Board of Malaysia) are not sanctioning the release of the film due to erotic and nudity scenes on the film.
Abominable
Abominable
Year
2019
Name
Abominable
Notes
Banned due to a scene involving the nine-dash line, a contested demarcation line used by China to lay claim over a portion of the South China Sea. It's Because Universal Distributors Refused To Cut The Scene By Requested LPF. Passed for DVD release by United International Pictures Malaysia.
Babi
Babi
Year
2020
Name
Babi
Notes
Banned due to word Babi, directly translates to "pig" in Malay and probably due to its provoking nature.
The Battle at Lake Changjin
The Battle at Lake Changjin
Year
2021
Name
The Battle at Lake Changjin
Notes
Banned due to guerrilla war against communist insurgents until 1989, the dissemination of communist ideology is illegal.
May You Stay Forever Young
May You Stay Forever Young
Year
2021
Name
May You Stay Forever Young
Notes
Banned due to concerns that it "glorifies violent protests" and could potentially "affect Malaysia-China bilateral relations".
Pulau
Pulau
Year
2023
Name
Pulau
Notes
Banned in Terengganu, due to "sensitivity".
Mentega Terbang
Mentega Terbang
Year
2023
Name
Mentega Terbang
Notes
Banned in Malaysia due to its content which reflected wrongly on some religious beliefs.
Siksa Neraka (Tourment of Hell)
Siksa Neraka (Tourment of Hell)
Year
2023
Name
Siksa Neraka (Tourment of Hell)
Notes
Banned in Malaysia and Brunei due to violence of graphics and sensitive issue.
| Year | Name | Notes | mw- Ref. |
| 1936 | The Bohemian Girl | Banned due to its Romani themes. It was passed five decades later during the 1990s with a VCD release from Warner Malaysia Video. | |
| 1946 | The Big Sleep | Banned originally, but passed 53 years later in 1999 with a VCD release and a delayed DVD release from Warner Malaysia Video. | |
| 1971 | A Clockwork Orange | Banned due to its explicit sexual and violent content. A censored version was released on DVD after several years. | |
| 1973 | The Exorcist | Banned due to intense violence and cruelty. | |
| 1975 | Jaws | Banned originally for the depictions of intense violence, but was eventually passed for a VCD release and a long-delayed DVD release by Movie Master. | |
| 1977 | Saturday Night Fever | Banned by Cinema International Corporation's Paramount Malaysia division, reportedly because it was deemed to cause chaos in the community. | |
| 1979 | Monty Python's Life of Brian | Banned because of blasphemous content. | |
| 1980 | Cannibal Holocaust | Banned due to its extremely violent content and actual on-screen killings of animals. | |
| 1983 | Scarface | Banned due to excessive violence, strong language and drug usage. | |
| 1986 | Platoon | Banned due to vulgar language and violence. | |
| 1993 | Schindler's List | Banned initially; the Malaysian Film Censorship Board described the film as “propaganda with the purpose of asking for sympathy.” A heavily censored DVD version was later released in 2004. | |
| 1993 | The Spirit of Love (愛的精靈) | Never released in cinemas Malaysia, banned due explicit nudity, sexual content & horror theme. | |
| 1993 | Crazy Love (蜜桃成熟時) | Never released in cinemas Malaysia, banned due explicit nudity & sexual content. | |
| 1994 | Girls Unbutton (不扣钮的女孩) | Never released in cinemas Malaysia, banned due explicit nudity & sexual content. | |
| 1994 | Pulp Fiction | Banned due to intense violence, drug abuse, explicit nudity, and scenes of sexual violence. | |
| 1994 | The Shawshank Redemption | Banned for depiction of cruelty, profanity, and violence. Later released on DVD. | |
| 1995 | Babe | Banned due to "babe" sounding similar to "babi," the Malay word for "pig," which is non-halal; also portrays pigs in a positive light. | |
| 1996 | Maachis | Maachis was banned in Malaysia by the censor board on grounds that "it may hurt religious sentiments. | |
| 1996 | Sex and Zen II (玉蒲團II玉女心經) | Never released in Malaysia, banned due strong sexual content and same-sex kiss. Later released on Apple TV+, with an 18 rating. | |
| 1998 | Barney's Great Adventure | Banned because the censors found it to be unacceptable for children to watch, without providing any further explanation. | |
| 1998 | The Prince of Egypt | Never released in cinemas because the censor body ruled that the film is "insensitive for religious and moral reasons". The film was passed for VCD and DVD release by Berjaya HVN. | |
| 1998 | Babe: Pig in the City | Banned due to its title and subject matter not being halal (pigs—whether or not they're used as food—are considered highly taboo in the Muslim religion, of which Malaysia has a sizeable population). Released direct-to-VHS when the ruling was overturned almost a year later. | |
| 1998 | Saving Private Ryan | Never released in cinemas due to Spielberg's previous controversial film, passed for VCD and DVD release by Berjaya HVN | |
| 1998 | Blade | Banned due to its violence. | |
| 1999 | Austin Powers: The Spy Who Shagged Me | Never released in cinemas due to comedic sexual content as regarded to be almost pornographic, but passed for a VCD release and delayed DVD release by Sunny Film Productions. | |
| 2001 | Zoolander | Banned for its offensive depiction of the country as an impoverished country dependent on sweatshops, and involving a plot to assassinate a prime minister. | |
| 2003-2007 | Bruce Almighty | It was banned for imaging God as an ordinary man and is deemed blasphemous to Islam. The ban was lifted four years later with the 18-PL rating. | |
| 2004 | The Passion of the Christ | The film's viewing was restricted solely to adult Christian viewers. | |
| 2005 | Brokeback Mountain | Banned for its "favorable" depiction of homosexuality. | |
| 2007 | I Don't Want to Sleep Alone | Banned based on 18 counts of incidents shown in the film depicting the country "in a bad light" for cultural, ethical, and racial reasons. However, they later allowed the film to be screened in the country after Tsai agreed to censor parts of the film according to the requirements of the Censorship Board. | |
| 2010 | Rumah Dara (Macabre) | Banned due to horror violence, gore, and cannibalism. | |
| 2010 | Prince of Persia: The Sands of Time | Originally banned, but later passed and was given a release in May 2010. | |
| 2013 | The Conjuring | Originally banned for its strong horror themes and gruesome violence, but later passed and released by Warner Bros. in July 2013. | |
| 2013 | Vishwaroopam | Shown in local cinemas on 24 January 2013, but the approval was withdrawn the next day, in accordance with a directive from the Home Ministry following concerns from the public that the film portrays Islam in a negative light. Malaysian authorities lifted the ban on 19 February 2014, however, after several scenes were cut. | |
| 2013 | The Purge | Originally banned due to high-impact violence; also banned for scary images, political content, and anarchism. However, it was later passed and was released in August 2013. | |
| 2013 | Kick-Ass 2 | Originally banned for its vulgar title, but later passed and released by Universal Studios in August 2013. | |
| 2013 | Dallas Buyers Club | Banned due to a religious, cultural and moral grounds. | |
| 2013 | The Wolf of Wall Street | Banned for scenes of sex, drug abuse, and offensive language. | |
| 2013 | The New Village | Banned after causing riots and chaos during its initial screening, and for supposedly promoting communism. | |
| 2014 | Banglasia (猛加拉杀手) | The film was heavily criticised by the LPF (Film Censorship Board) and KDN (Home Ministry department), which received 31 official notes and orders to re-shoot the movie. On 12 February 2019, the ban was lifted when LPF approved the film undergone 7 scenes reedits or cut, a small reshoot and updates. In addition, the new version of the film was release under new title Banglasia 2.0. | |
| 2014 | Annabelle | Originally banned for its horror themes and gruesome violence, but later passed and given a release in October 2014. | |
| 2014 | The Purge: Anarchy | Originally banned due to its strongly-violent themes and supposed promotion of anarchy, but later passed and given a release in September 2014. | |
| 2014 | The Raid 2: Berandal | Banned on its initial release due to excessive violence.[further explanation needed] | |
| 2014 | Noah | Banned due to religious content and its depictions of the prophets. | |
| 2015 | Fifty Shades of Grey | Banned due to strong sexual content and graphic nudity. Passed cut for TV release in 2018 and was given an 18 rating. | |
| 2015 | Unfriended | Originally banned due to strong horror themes, but later passed and given a release in April 2015. | |
| 2015 | Mad Max: Fury Road | Originally banned for possible abuse-related themes, but later passed and given a release in May 2015. | |
| 2015 | The Danish Girl | Banned due to sexual and nude content as well on grounds of moral depravity. | |
| 2015 | Fundamentally Happy | Banned due to containing elements that may be sensitive to the feelings of Malaysian Malays and may be interpreted by Malaysian Malays as an attempt to reflect the community's attitude towards those who abuse the weak to fulfil their desires. |
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Beauty and the Beast
Beauty and the Beast
Year
2017
Name
Beauty and the Beast
Notes
Banned due to homosexual references in the movie. Disney rejected the Film Censorship Board's suggestions for an edited version, and thus held it from Malaysian release until several days later where it was released without any cuts.
| Year | Name | Notes | Ref. |
| 2017 | Beauty and the Beast | Banned due to homosexual references in the movie. Disney rejected the Film Censorship Board's suggestions for an edited version, and thus held it from Malaysian release until several days later where it was released without any cuts. |
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Lightyear
Lightyear
Year
2022
Name
Lightyear
Notes
Banned due to the depiction of a same-sex kiss. Later released on Disney+ Hotstar with an 18 rating.
| Year | Name | Notes | Ref. |
| 2022 | Lightyear | Banned due to the depiction of a same-sex kiss. Later released on Disney+ Hotstar with an 18 rating. |
· List › The Walt Disney Company › Marvel Studios
Thor: Love and Thunder
Thor: Love and Thunder
Year
2022
Name
Thor: Love and Thunder
Notes
Banned due to the depiction of a LGBT Elements. Cinema operators in Malaysia are in the dark over the hold-up in the release of the film in Malaysia. Later released on Disney+ Hotstar with an 18 rating.
| Year | Name | Notes | Ref. |
| 2022 | Thor: Love and Thunder | Banned due to the depiction of a LGBT Elements. Cinema operators in Malaysia are in the dark over the hold-up in the release of the film in Malaysia. Later released on Disney+ Hotstar with an 18 rating. |
· List › The Walt Disney Company › 20th Century Studios
The King and I
The King and I
Year
1956
Name
The King and I
Notes
Banned due to offense from neighboring country Thailand. It was passed in 2005 with a VCD release and a DVD release from FOX Malaysia.
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Year
2009
Name
X-Men Origins: Wolverine
Notes
Originally banned, but later passed and released from Fox Malaysia in May 2009.
| Year | Name | Notes | Ref. |
| 1956 | The King and I | Banned due to offense from neighboring country Thailand. It was passed in 2005 with a VCD release and a DVD release from FOX Malaysia. | |
| 2009 | X-Men Origins: Wolverine | Originally banned, but later passed and released from Fox Malaysia in May 2009. |
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