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The Malaysian gov't must halt any hasty decisions on social media licensing

The Malaysian gov't must halt any hasty decisions on social media licensing

There is growing concern that such regulations could threaten the fundamental democratic values underpinning the nation's governance.
Mon Jul 29 2024
Obstacles and opportunities for free speech in Malaysia

Obstacles and opportunities for free speech in Malaysia

Laws on freedom of expression have a chance for revision under a new government.
Tue Aug 29 2023
Council of Europe criticises Denmark for creating room for Paludan's provocations

Council of Europe criticises Denmark for creating room for Paludan's provocations

Hate speech in Denmark benefited from "police protection" under "the name of freedom of expression," said the latest report of the Council of Europe's anti-racism commission ECRI released Monday.
Tue Jan 31 2023
PM Ismail Sabri gives assurance media free to operate without interference

PM Ismail Sabri gives assurance media free to operate without interference

To ensure freedom of expression in the country, the media should remain free to operate without any interference from other parties, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sun May 29 2022
Melaka Declaration 2022: Give space to journalists to deliver authentic, balanced reports

Melaka Declaration 2022: Give space to journalists to deliver authentic, balanced reports

Malaysian journalists today unanimously called for the group to be given space to deliver authentic and balanced reports, in accordance with the right to freedom of expression.
Sun May 29 2022
Judicial decisions and public responses

Judicial decisions and public responses

Freedom of expression is not the freedom to abuse and to smear an institution.
Wed Feb 24 2021
French police conduct raids in crackdown after teacher beheading

French police conduct raids in crackdown after teacher beheading

The teenage assassin sought to avenge his victim's use of caricatures of the Prophet Mohammad in a class on freedom of expression.
Tue Oct 20 2020
Battling apathy and ignorance for a prosperous Malaysia

Battling apathy and ignorance for a prosperous Malaysia

Are Malaysians being dictated and controlled on how to think and act too? Do we, as a moderate and progressive nation, understand the meaning of freedom, justice and democracy?
Wed Nov 23 2016
Mumbai police ask YouTube, Facebook to block video poking fun at Sachin Tendulkar

Mumbai police ask YouTube, Facebook to block video poking fun at Sachin Tendulkar

Indian police said they had asked YouTube and Facebook to block a video poking fun at cricket great Sachin Tendulkar, sparking the country's latest row over freedom of expression.
Tue May 31 2016
Ten years on, Danish Muhammad cartoonist has no regrets

Ten years on, Danish "Muhammad" cartoonist has no regrets

Kurt Westergaard, 80, has received numerous death threats and lives under police protection since his caricature of a swarthy man with a bomb swaddled in his turban was published in 2005.
Sun Sep 27 2015
Alternative media should emulate mainstream media, not misuse freedom

Alternative media should emulate mainstream media, not misuse freedom

Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said non mainstream media should not use freedom of expression to degrade the country.
Thu Sep 10 2015
Read this before calling me about your latest police report

Read this before calling me about your latest police report

Astro AWANI's Hafiz Marzukhi makes his case on why it might be wiser to practice more restraint when it comes to lodging police reports.
Sun Sep 06 2015
Blocking Sarawak Report is against freedom of expression - CENBET

Blocking Sarawak Report is against freedom of expression - CENBET

CENBET said if the principle is applied consistently, a lot of websites and online news portals may have to shut down.
Mon Jul 20 2015
Sedition Act: New amendment restricts the freedom of expression - US Embassy

Sedition Act: New amendment restricts the freedom of expression - US Embassy

The Embassy of United States in Kuala Lumpur reiterate their concern on the passage amendments of the Malaysia's Sedition Act on the April 10 will limit the freedom of expression in Malaysia.
Wed Apr 15 2015
Sedition Act not intended to curb freedom of expression: Anifah

Sedition Act not intended to curb freedom of expression: Anifah

The government's decision to retain the Sedition Act is to prevent seditious actions that incite hatred and extremism.
Fri Jan 30 2015
ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025

ISIS Malaysia's perspective of Budget 2025

An excellent rakyat-centric budget under the overarching principle of a caring and humane economy.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives

Budget 2025: Record increase in STR, SARA aid initiatives

The government will provide a significant boost to the Sumbangan Tunai Rahmah (STR) and Sumbangan Asas Rahmah (SARA) initiatives next year.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar

Budget 2025: EPF contributions to be made mandatory for foreign workers – PM Anwar

The government plans to make it compulsory for all non-citizen workers to contribute to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF).
Fri Oct 18 2024
What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo

What policies to expect from Indonesia's new President Prabowo

Prabowo will be open to foreign investment, his aide has said, such as by offering investors management of airports and sea ports.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS

Budget 2025: Govt allocates RM470 mil to empower women's participation in PMKS

The Women's Leadership Apprenticeship Program will be intensified as an effort to produce more female corporate personalities.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid

Israel sends more troops into north Gaza, deepens raid

Residents of Jabalia in northern Gaza said Israeli tanks had reached the heart of the camp, using heavy air and ground fire.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration

Indonesia ramps up security ahead of Prabowo's inauguration

Prabowo Subianto will be sworn in as Indonesia's president on Sunday with Vice President-elect, Gibran Rakabuming Raka, also taking office.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Immediate allocation of RM150 mil for local authorities, DID to tackle flash floods

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said this allocation is intended to address the recent flash floods that hit the capital and several major towns.
Fri Oct 18 2024
Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM

Budget 2025: Sabah, Sarawak to continue receiving among highest allocations - PM

Sabah and Sarawak continues to be prioritised under Budget 2025, with allocations of RM6.7 billion and RM5.9 billion respectively.
Fri Oct 18 2024
NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil

NFOF will be operational in November 2024 with funding of RM1 bil

PM Anwar Ibrahim said NFOF will support venture capital fund managers to invest in startup companies with RM300 million set aside for 2025.
Fri Oct 18 2024