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Singapore relaxes screening of dialect films after Dear You film spurs debate

Singapore relaxes screening of dialect films after Dear You film spurs debate
South China Morning Post Sunday 23 August 2026, 11:26 UTC By Kolette Lim 1 min read
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Singapore will no longer restrict the number of cinema screenings for dialect films, relaxing a decades-long policy in a significant move that analysts say was driven by recent discourse over the Chinese blockbuster Dear You. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Sunday the relaxation came with the prerequisite that a Mandarin-dubbed version would be available. Restrictions for pay television content in dialect will also be eased, with details to be announced at a later date.

Singapore will no longer restrict the number of cinema screenings for dialect films, relaxing a decades-long policy in a significant move that analysts say was driven by recent discourse over the Chinese blockbuster Dear You. Prime Minister Lawrence Wong said on Sunday the relaxation came with the prerequisite that a Mandarin-dubbed version would be available. Restrictions for pay television content in dialect will also be eased, with details to be announced at a later date. “Even as we promote... [Image text:] 44 SINGAP STAR TOUR IN CINEMAS
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