China wants academic exchange but historians say increased censorship makes research hard
Scholars fear that tightened censorship is extinguishing avenues for independent research into the country's past.
Sat Sep 14 2024
Malaysia shelves web traffic re-routing plan after censorship concerns
Fahmi Fadzil said he has directed the communications regulator not to re-route web traffic through local domain name system servers.
Mon Sep 09 2024
New film censorship guidelines launched to boost production of high-quality works
The main pillars incorporated in new censorship guidelines are public order and safety, religion and morality and sociocultural perspective.
Mon May 20 2024
For Malaysian filmmakers, censorship stifles optimism after overseas glory
Under Malaysian law, films intended for public viewing must be approved by the Film Censorship Board.
Sat Feb 10 2024
“Mentega Terbang” director, producer get leave to challenge Home Ministry’s ban on film
Mohd Khairianwar Jailani and Tan Meng Kheng are seeking an order to revoke the ban and declare the Film Censorship Act unconstitutional.
Wed Jan 31 2024
Robert F. Kennedy Jr sues Google, YouTube for alleging censorship
Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr's lawsuit claims his freedom of speech has been violated.
Fri Aug 04 2023
Censorship or evolution? 'Sensitivity readers' divide publishing world
Sensitivity readers are becoming prominent in contemporary fiction publishing also and not everyone is pleased about it.
Sun Mar 26 2023
Chip war and censorship hobble Chinese tech giants in chatbot race
The popularity of ChatGPT in China has left Baidu and others scrambling to regain its dominance on home turf.
Fri Mar 24 2023
Government does not conduct censorship, classification of social media content - Fahmi
The government does not conduct censorship or classification of content in allowing or disallowing any form of application or platform to be utilised by Internet users, according to Communications and
Thu Feb 23 2023
LPF: 'Pulau' trailer content different from that submitted for censorship
LPF in a statement today stated that the content of the trailer shown online is outside its jurisdiction.
Thu Jan 19 2023
Censorship of LGBT elements in films, TikTok will continue - Zahidi
The government and religious institutions will continue efforts to curb any elements or scenes deemed to be promoting inappropriate culture such as LGBT.
Wed Aug 10 2022
Russia fines WhatsApp, Snapchat owner over data storage violations - Agencies
Moscow has clashed with Big Tech over content, censorship, data and local representation in disputes that have escalated.
Thu Jul 28 2022
Vienna returns as world's 'most liveable city'
Russian cities Moscow and St Petersburg fell in the rankings over "censorship" and the impact of Western sanctions.
Sun Jun 26 2022
Decision to cancel screening of 'Lightyear' movie made by distributor - LPF
The decision to cancel the screenings of the animated movie 'Lightyear' in Malaysia was made by its distributor, said Film Censorship Board (LPF).
Fri Jun 17 2022
Shanghai residents turn to NFTs to record COVID lockdown, combat censorship
Unable to leave their homes for weeks at a time, many of the city's 25 million residents have been unleashing their frustrations online, venting about draconian lockdown curbs.
Wed May 04 2022
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
Thai court rejects petition over ex-PM Thaksin's political influence
Thailand's Constitutional Court rejects a petition seeking to stop Thaksin Shinawatra from interfering in the running the Pheu Thai party.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Abidin takes oath of office as Sungai Bakap assemblyman
The State Assemblyman for Sungai Bakap, Abidin Ismail, was sworn in today at the State Assembly building, Lebuh Light.
Fri Nov 22 2024
UPNM cadet officer charged with injuring junior, stomping on him with spike boots
A cadet officer at UPNM pleaded not guilty to a charge of injuring his junior by stomping on the victim's stomach with spike boots.
Fri Nov 22 2024
How Indian billionaire Gautam Adani's alleged bribery scheme took off and unraveled
The indictment was unsealed on Nov. 20, prompting a $27 billion plunge in Adani Group companies' market value.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Elon Musk blasts Australia's planned ban on social media for children
Several countries have already vowed to curb social media use by children through legislation, but Australia's policy could become one of the most stringent.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Trump picks Pam Bondi for US Attorney General after Gaetz withdraws
Bondi was the top law enforcement officer of the country's third most populous state from 2011 to 2019, and served on Trump's Opioid and Drug Abuse Commission during his first administration.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Ringgit extends uptrend against greenback in early trade
At 8 am, the local currency climbed to 4.4600/4700 against the greenback.
Fri Nov 22 2024