Two thumps on Malaysian DJ Jack Lim

14 Dec - A supposed-to-be local CNY film titled “Once Upon A Time 2013”, produced by Malaysian My FM deejay Jack Lim has been denied the application of showing the film during Chinese New Year festive season by the authority. To add worse the situation, Lim had publicly announced through his Facebook page that her wife, Veron had suffered a miscarriage of her seven-week pregnancy.

Titled “Once Upon A Time 2013”, the 3-million cost film was stipulated to be released on 7^th February next year earlier. The film, however, was denied an application of showing the film during the festive season by the relevant authority. Lim had cited the reason of “the amendment of a certain system” as the reason why his film has failed to secure the golden showing period. According to the report carried by ChinaPress, the “certain system” he was referring to is the Compulsory Screening Scheme (or “Skim Wajib Tayang” in its original context) implemented by the government in this early March.

As for Veron’s miscarriage misfortune, informed sources told the Chinese vernacular newspaper that this was due to the hectic workload pertaining to the appeal of the decision (denied application) on her. They added that the decision made by the authority may possibly incur losses on their highly-anticipated film.

According to the update posted by Lim himself on his personal Facebook page, he ranted his frustrations by raising the doubts on the conspiracy behind the decision. The message reading: Is this system (Compulsory Screening Scheme) enhance or worsen the local movie industry? Why that is the case where local films are not being supported at all times? I’m sorry. I’m collapsed.

Lim could not reach for comment at the moment. - ChinaPress

Hins Cheung threatened for discussing sensitive issue

Hins Cheung was threatened by "influential people" to not to involve in the hot debate on national education plan issue.

10th September - Hong Kong government’s plan to implement national education subject in primary and secondary schools by early next year had created a public uproar in the highly-freedom city.

Tens of thousands of protesters took to the street for these few weeks to protest for the plans which later caused the government to back down on this issue.  

Being a Hong Kong native, the celebrities in the city didn’t avoid their responsibility to voice out their opinion on the issue. According to a local tabloid, Beijing government had issued a gagging order to the celebrities to not to comment on this sensitive issue.

Recently, China born Hong Kong-based singer Hins Cheung revealed that he was threatened to himself on the topic due to his identity. For your information, both of his parents are retired civil servants, who worked with the Chinese Communist Party.

Being a China citizen and a Hong Kong permanent resident, he appreciated the freedom of speech and democratic values practice in the territory. He said he is blessed for having an opportunity to live and work in this vibrant city, leading to a comfortable life for himself.

The 31-year-old singer said he has no choice but to compromise (with the threatening behavior). However, this will not change his mind and he will still be an “understanding” people, said Hins on his Instagram page.

Hins is not the first to face the threatening action by the government. Earlier this month, movie actor Chapman To and song composer Wyman Wong were also reminded by “authoritative people” to avoid discussing the “forbidden topic”.

Original Article: China Press  

Posted by: Desmond Yap