Press Freedom: Can we go any higher?
Malaysia ranked 73rd in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, but laws restricting the media continue to persist.
Wed May 03 2023
Administrative directive on use of 'Allah' will be issued soon - Hamzah
The directive would be issued under existing acts, including the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984.
Thu Apr 15 2021
Home Ministry summons Nanyang Siang Pau DG, issues show cause letter
Home Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Alwi Ibrahim said in a statement that the show-cause letter dated today was issued to the Chinese daily under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984.
Tue Apr 11 2017
Home Ministry bans 21 publications
Secretary-General Datuk Seri Alwi Ibrahim says two of the publications were banned through a government gazette notification dated July 4 and the rest, dated July 18.
Thu Nov 24 2016
Home Ministry bans three publications
Secretary-general Datuk Seri Alwi Ibrahim said the ban was imposed to prevent any attempt to infuse Syiah propaganda.
Wed Jun 01 2016
CENBET issues statement after Home Minister slams The Edge
CENBET gives their view on a statement made by Zahid Hamidi.
Thu Jun 25 2015
AG: Law reforms still in progress
Several controversial legislation-- including the Sedition Act, Official Secrets Act and Printing Presses and Publications Act-- are still being reviewed by the government.
Thu Apr 04 2013
KTMB provides two additional ETS trains for Christmas, school holidays
KTMB will provide two additional ETS trains for the KL Sentral-Padang Besar route and return trips in conjunction with the holidays.
Fri Nov 22 2024
BNM'S international reserves rise to USD118 bil as at Nov 15, 2024
Malaysia's international reserves rose to US$118.0 billion as at Nov 15, 2024, up from US$117.6 billion on Oct 30, 2024.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Findings by dark energy researchers back Einstein's conception of gravity
The findings announced are part of a years-long study of the history of the cosmos focusing upon dark energy.
Fri Nov 22 2024
NRES responds to Rimbawatch press release on COP29
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Environmental Sustainability (NRES) wishes to offer the following clarifications to the issues raised.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Online Safety Bill and Anti-Cyberbullying Laws must carefully balance rights and protections
The Online Safety Advocacy Group (OSAG) stands united with people in Malaysia in the fight against serious online harms.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Malaysia's inflation at 1.9 pct in Oct 2024 - DOSM
Malaysia's inflation rate for October 2024 has increased to 1.9 per cent, up from 1.8 per cent in September this year.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Saudi Arabia showcases Vision 2030 goals at Airshow China 2024
For the first time, Saudi Arabia is participating in the China International Aviation & Aerospace Exhibition held recently in Zhuhai.
Fri Nov 22 2024
King Charles' coronation cost GBP 71mil, govt accounts show
The coronation of Britain's King Charles cost taxpayers GBP72 million (US$90 million), official accounts have revealed.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Couple and associate charged with trafficking 51.9 kg of meth
A married couple and a man were charged in the Magistrate's Court here today with trafficking 51.974 kilogrammes of Methamphetamine.
Fri Nov 22 2024
PDRM to consult AGC in completing Teoh Beng Hock investigation
The police may seek new testimony from existing witnesses for additional insights into the investigation of Teoh Beng Hock's death.
Fri Nov 22 2024