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.
Now, MalaysiaNow questioned by police over Bloomberg report
Police say it is investigating former Umno man Isham Jalil over his post calling on the prime minister to sue the financial news.
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.
Are we a 'peeping Tom nation', prominent newsmen ask after Fahmi's threat to monitor chats
The communications minister is again reminded of the people's right to criticise the government.
'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.
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.
MCMC's shallowness in understanding the media's role
19 journalists and two groups comment on the recent threat by the internet regulator against MalaysiaNow.
Journalists, press groups come together to condemn MCMC's threat against MalaysiaNow
They say the internet regulator's defence of its actions in summoning editors and blocking news portals shows its shallowness in understanding the role of the media.
'Who decides what news is inaccurate or disrespectful?': Lawyers slam MCMC threat
Lawyers for Liberty says it is the duty of the government to uphold freedom of speech as stated in the Federal Constitution.
Press freedom just a PH campaign tool, veteran journalist says after media restrictions
A Kadir Jasin says it was never an ideological commitment for the coalition.
Global media watchdog slams Malaysia's press clampdown
Reporters Without Borders urges Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil to put an end to such acts of censorship.
