PM: Media freedom recognition needs improvement but 3Rs limit action
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says this stems from a request by the Malay rulers for the government to take a stricter stance on these matters.
Thu Nov 21 2024
World Press Freedom Day 2024: Change needs to happen now before we drop further in RSF ranking
The RSF release of the 2024 World Press Freedom Index spotlights the challenges we face in Malaysia as we drop to a dismal ranking of 107.
Fri May 03 2024
India police search journalists' homes and offices in the country's latest raids on media
NewsClick is under investigation for allegedly receiving funds from China, as well as the homes of several of its journalists,
Tue Oct 03 2023
Tech industry allowing 'deluge' of misinformation: RSF
Traditional forms of political interference are also gaining ground in many countries, RSF said.
Sat May 06 2023
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
Malaysia ranked 73rd in World Press Freedom Index 2023 - RSF
Malaysia has jumped 40 places with 62.83 points compared with the previous year when it was placed at 113 with 51.55 points.
Wed May 03 2023
Myanmar military arrests more journalists
Reporters Without Borders said the pair were being held incommunicado.
Sun Aug 22 2021
This year's Nobel Peace Prize draws hundreds of nominees
Reporters without Borders, the International Fact-Checking Network and the Committee to Protect Journalists are nominated too.
Tue Mar 02 2021
50 journalists killed in 2020
Reporters Without Borders said there is an increase in the targeting of reporters investigating organised crime, corruption or environmental issues.
Tue Dec 29 2020
Exclusive: Vietnam threatens to shut down Facebook over censorship requests - Source
Amnesty's Ming Yu Hah said Facebook are prioritising profits in Vietnam and failing to respect human rights.
Thu Nov 19 2020
Journalist found decapitated in eastern Mexico
Mexico is regularly rated by the media watchdog as one of the most dangerous countries in the world for journalists.
Thu Sep 10 2020
France's media under attack as election race heats up: watchdog
The media was facing increasing hostility, notably from Francois Fillon and some of his backers after the conservative challenger was hit by a scandal that has badly affected his election chances.
Tue Feb 14 2017
UN committee votes day to protect journalists
An international day is to be created to protect journalists as media activists condemned the mounting number of reporters killed on duty.
Tue Nov 26 2013
Media watchdog criticises UAE over tweeter's jail term
Reporters Without Borders (RSF) has called for the immediate release of another man it said was arrested in the United Arab Emirates this month.
Thu May 23 2013
Israeli airstrike hits media centre
A senior Islamic Jihad militant was killed on Monday in an Israeli strike on a Gaza City building housing Palestinian and international media.
Tue Nov 20 2012
Selangor records 1,354 out-of-wedlock teen pregnancies from 2023 to Sept 2024
Anfaal Saari emphasises the seriousness of the issue, especially involving children and teenagers under 18 years old.
Thu Nov 21 2024
ICC issues arrest warrants for Netanyahu and Gallant
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defense Minister Yoav Gallant.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Elon Musk's Neuralink receives Canadian approval for brain chip trial
The study aims to assess the safety and initial functionality of its implant which enables people with quadriplegia.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Guitar bought by Beatles' teenage Harrison for GBP58 sells for more than GBP1 million
A guitar bought by George Harrison for about GBP58 has sold at auction for more than GBP1 million (US$1.27 million), the PA Media news agenc
Thu Nov 21 2024
Duct-taped banana goes for $6.2 mln in Sotheby's art auction
A piece of art that is little more than a banana duct-taped to a wall sold at auction to cryptocurrency entrepreneur.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australian teen dies from tainted liquor in Laos; fourth suspected victim
Spurious liquor is a problem in Laos, with the govts of Australia and Britain warning citizens to be cautious when taking drinks there.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Woman found in freezer died from chest injuries - Police
Preliminary post-mortem report reveals that the victim died from chest injuries caused by blunt trauma.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Malaysia, Vietnam to further cooperate in multiple sectors - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says the collaboration will also leverage the ASEAN Energy Grid to foster regional growth.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Australia launches 'landmark' bill to ban social media for children under 16
Australia plans to trial an age-verification system that may include biometrics or govt identification to enforce social media age cut-off.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Court orders PDRM to complete investigations into Beng Hock's death within six months
Judge says the claims and reliefs sought by the applicants are within the domain of public law both in pith and substance.
Thu Nov 21 2024