CENSORSHIP BOARD DECIDES TO BAN BRUNO MOVIE IN MALAYSIA

PUTRAJAYA, 29 Sept (Bernama) -- The National Film Censorship Board has
banned British comedian Sacha Baron Cohen's raunchy comedy "Bruno" produced by
Universal Picture Productions because it was oppressive to the cultural values
of Malaysia.

According to a statement from the Home Ministry, the film which stars Cohen
as an Austrian homosexual, contained sexually explicit scenes, vulgar language
and nudity.

"The movie has also clearly infringed the sensitivity and believe of
Christians by belittling the religion," said the statement.

The statement added that the local distributors of the movie, Golden Screen
Cinemas, were informed of the decision and reasons for the ban, through a letter
dated Aug 6.
-- BERNAMA