Kuala Terengganu’s First Cinema In 22 Years Has CCTVs To Monitor Audience Behaviour
The CCTVs are apparently installed inside movie halls to prevent moviegoers from "misbehaving in the cinema".
By John Lim — 20 Mar 2017, 12:31 PM
After a long wait, Kuala Terengganu folks can finally enjoy the silver screen. The state has not had a cinema since the last one closed down 22 years ago.
LFS, operated by Lotus Five Star Cinemas, opened its doors to eager moviegoers last Saturday, 18 March.
Located in Paya Bunga Sentral, the state-of-the-art theatre comes equipped with Dolby Atmos surround sound and has 11 halls with a seating capacity of 1631.
While that's good news for the locals, there's something they should be mindful of - CCTVs have been installed in the halls to monitor audience behaviour
According to Chinese daily Sin Chew, the CCTVs were placed to prevent patrons from "misbehaving in the cinema".
Footages from the CCTVs will be broadcasted live on a big screen at theatre lobby.
"Our CCTVs will clearly record situations in the hall. Those who mess around can't hide. We believe this will address concerns by the authorities and relevant parties," he said as quoted by MalaysiaKini.
However, male and female patrons are not required to sit separately. The films will not be screened with the lights on as well.
The operating hours will adhere to local council rules. For example, the cinema will only be open for business at 3pm every Friday.