LAWS OF BRUNEI 8 CAP. 180 Broadcasting 2000 Ed. [Subsidiaryl 13. Factual Programmes. (a) Factual programmes such as news, current affairs and documentary should present information in an objective, fair, accurate and balanced manner. (b) Local news programmes, current affairs and documentary showing distinguished individuals (eg. Heads of State, community leaders, etc.) should not be used or portrayed in such a way that is denigratory or in a way that may compromise the public respect towards them. (c) The Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang Di-Pertuan of Brunei Darussalam or its agencies have the right to correct any mistakes, inaccuracies, insufficient or misleading reports that are broadcast. (d) Significant mistakes and inaccuracies discovered relating to news reports, current affairs and documentaries should be corrected and broadcast immediately. 14. Entertainment Programmes. (a) Song lyrics and artistes' costumes in entertainment programmes should be in compliance to acceptability and decency in accordance to the Malay Muslim Monarchy (MIB) concept. (b) Music relating to the misuse of drugs, violence and worships that are proscribed by Islam and which is obscene should be avoided. (c) Choreographed dance should not portray sexual acts or erotic fantasies. (d) Songs banned by the Government of His Majesty the Sultan and Yang DiPertuan of Brunei Darussalam should not be broadcast. 15. Language. (a) Language used in news programmes, current affairs and local documentaries should be the standard Malay language or the official English language (whichever is applicable). (b) Except in specific programmes intended to promote the culture and heritage of Brunei Darussalam, interviewers, spokesmen, hosts, etc., should use standard Malay language or the official English language (whichever is applicable) even though the interviewee uses the Brunei Darussalam dialects. (c) Words which are offensive, unsuitable, immodest, etc., (whether directly or otherwise) and which may offend any parties are prohibited. 16. Hypnotism. a) For any broadcast on demonstration of hypnotism for entertainment, care must be taken to minimise the risk of hypnosis being induced to susceptible viewers.