Malaysia goverment — OK to be gay as long as the character repents. Filmmakers can depict homosexuals for the first time in Malaysia as long as they repent or even go straight in the end.

Strict censorship rules in the mostly Muslim country mean books and films are routinely banned or have scenes deleted that are deemed detrimental to moral values or religious sensitivities. The new guidelines reverse a ban on scenes featuring homosexuality, Malaysian Film Producers Association president Ahmad Puad Onah says.

But there is a catch.

"We are now allowed to show these scenes," he said, "as long as we portray good triumphing over evil and there is a lesson learnt in the film, such as from a gay [character] who turns into a [straight] man.

"Previously we are not allowed to show these at all."

The new rules, he insists, will allow greater freedom of expression for filmmakers. But kissing, undressing and obscenity scenes will still be banned.

"We can do almost anything now but we are urged to give due considerations on the film's impact on certain areas like public order, religion, socio-culture elements and moral values."

Source: http://www.abc.net.au