Anwar wants greater freedom in the arts, particularly filmmaking

“I do not want to portray myself as being too liberal … but if we want this country to progress, we must accept the reality that young people and the public want a freer and more open environment.

“However, this does not mean we have to follow the Western mould, while the Eastern mould does not necessarily have to follow neoconservative trends. The East should retain its values, culture and morals but remain open.”

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