LAWS OF BRUNEI
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Broadcas ling
2000 Ed.
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(b) Fornication, homosexuality, single motherhood (by choice) and multiple or
tree sexual relations should not be treated in a way that shows or incite sympathy or
attraction towards such behaviour.
(c) Information or themes on homosexuality, lesbianism, bisexualism and
incest should be treated with caution. Their portrayals should not promote, justify or
glamorise such lifestyles. Explicit scenes on sexual, homosexual or lesbian behaviour
should not be broadcast at all.
(d) Jokes, gestures, song lyrics, dialogues including subtitles that are obscene
should be avoided.
(e) Programmes with portray and/or promote discrimination against people on
account of their handicap (physical or mental), old age, low income or status, race,
nationality, colour or religion should be avoided. This requirement, however is not
intended to prevent the broadcast of any programme material which:
(i) is factual; or
(ii) expresses objectively-derived or genuinely-held opinion in a news or
current affairs programme; or
(iii) fits into the context of a humorous, satirical or dramatic work, which
is done without improper intent or malice.
(f) Kissing scenes or sexual physical intimacy should be avoided from
programmes broadcast.
7. Actions/Activities that are Anti-Social and Improper.
(a) Behaviour such as greed, bribery, disrespect for parents and elders and child
abuse, misuse of drugs, alcohol consumption and cigarette smoking should not be
presented as being favourable. Such behaviour should be limited to the needs of a
particular film plot or character only.
(b) Programmes must not promote or glamorise a character or individual with
known criminal record. When there is a need to feature such individuals, great care
must be exercised to avoid giving negative acceptance to viewers (particularly for
locally produced programmes).
(c) Scenes depicting hooliganism, vandalism, juvenile delinquency, lifestyles
of subcultures (eg. motor-cycle gangs) should not be portrayed as a behaviour that
can be proud of or having full attraction.
(d) References to mental and physical incapacity should be handled with
caution in order not to offend any party suffering such incapacity.
(e) Short story programmes, dramas, legends, myths, comedies and others that
portray acts or words that are improper should be avoided altogether.