A PICTURE of a fireman carrying two female models on his shoulders has put the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department on the spot, reported Harian Metro.

The picture that went viral has sparked varied reactions from netizens on the act performed by the buff firefighter during Fire Fighter Charity Trail Run 2016 which was held at Botanical Garden of the Forest Research Institute Malaysia in Kepong.

Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department director Khirudin Drahman said the firefighter had posed spontaneously for the photos following requests from the participants at the charity event.

“The viral photo spread by irresponsible people has tarnished the image of our heroes. Just because of one picture, people forget everything that we have contributed to society,” he said.

> Actress, singer and host Adibah Noor is disheartened that Fundamentally Happy, a film she acted in, has been rejected by The Film Censorship Board of Malaysia (LPF), reported Harian Metro.

Adibah, 46, expressed her disappointment and said that the decision was unfair.

The film, produced by 13 Little Pictures, was said to have touched on the sensitivities of Malaysians, especially the Malay community, and was regarded by LPF as not suitable to be shown in Malaysia.

Adibah disagreed with the reason given, as it prioritised the feelings of the Malays while putting Islam second.

“The film is not about religion or race but revolves around forgiveness and conflict with one’s self. I wonder why a Western movie that highlights violence and Islam can be approved for screening? I am sad because Fundamentally Happy was made not to gain profit but to sincerely present the message,” said Adibah.

She added that she would not have been involved in the film if it belittled Islam and the Malays.

Meanwhile, LPF chairman Datuk Abdul Halim Abdul Hamid said the film did not follow the guidelines set.

“We rejected the movie because it involves a Malay male paedophile, who is married to a religious woman, and a 10-year-old Chinese kid. We watched the film twice before deciding to reject it to protect the sensitivities of the viewers,” he said, adding that 13 Little Pictures could appeal the decision.

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