Director Ariff Zulkarnain defends film Baga: Esok Milik Siapa

Director Ariff Zulkarnain has addressed concerns regarding his film, Baga: Esok Milik Siapa, which explores the sensitive issue of drug abuse in Terengganu. Responding to criticisms that media depictions of crime and gangsterism contribute to moral decay among youth, Zulkarnain stated that his goal is to provide social contribution and lessons rather than mere entertainment.

The director emphasized that while the film portrays negative social realities, it is not intended to encourage immoral behavior. He noted that the character Jani, played by Amir Ahnaf, was inspired by Terengganu literature and personal observations of local social issues. Zulkarnain expressed concern over drug abuse statistics in his home state and aims for the film to raise awareness about these realities.