Top journalists say CMA amendments height of Anwar government's free speech crackdown
It comes as the government is accused of seeking to expand offences that would constitute general criticism as part of misusing network facilities.
Proposed 'online safety' law another censorship tool for Putrajaya, critics warn
The Online Safety Bill gives MCMC and the communications ministry far-reaching powers to block content under the pretext of protecting internet users from harm.
Global tech firms, social media giants reject Putrajaya's licensing plan
In an open letter to Anwar Ibrahim, they say the plan only imposes undue burdens on the industry.
Anwar's Meta episode: a taste of his own medicine
What is the PM going to do to prevent what happened to him from happening to anyone else in the future?
Licensing social media: PH government's latest attempt to shut down criticism
This is a government which is increasingly intolerant of criticism, and surely it cannot be given the power to license social media platforms.
Parliament cyberbullied? Don't make Malaysia a laughing stock, say lawyers
Shameful of government to exploit public outrage on recent fatal case of cyberbullying to silence free speech, says LFL.
MCMC's denial a 'blatant lie', lawyer says prominent activist forced to surrender password
The lawyer disputes the internet authority's claim that Hishamuddin Rais is not under investigation.
Are we now emulating North Korea?
If the PM feels that he has been defamed, he must file a civil suit like all other citizens.
'Stinks of despotism', says group as Putrajaya mulls social media licensing in latest clampdown on online dissent
Rights lawyers say it is Pakatan Harapan's ultimate betrayal of its reform promises after benefiting from social media's freedom for so long.
Accused of 'bullying' a minister, lawyer drags MCMC to court for blocking content
Shamsher Singh Thind is the latest to find himself blocked for criticising government leaders.
Lawyers blast Anwar for 'doesn't matter' stand on Malaysia’s plunge in press freedom ranking
Prime minister is again urged to stop hiding behind the royal institution to crack down on critics.
Malaysia's press freedom rating plunges in first assessment under Anwar govt
Malaysia ranked behind Thailand, scores poorly in the latest press freedom index which rates 180 countries.
