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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The government's decision to retain the Sedition Act is to prevent seditious actions that incite hatred and extremism.
Fri Jan 30 2015
COP29 climate summit draft proposes rich countries pay $250 billion per year
The draft finance deal criticised by both developed and developing nations.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Bomb squad sent to London's Gatwick Airport after terminal evacuation
This was following the discovery of a suspected prohibited item in luggage.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Kelantan urges caution amidst northeast monsoon rains
Kelantan has reminded the public in the state to refrain from outdoor activities with the arrival of the Northeast Monsoon season.
Fri Nov 22 2024
Former New Zealand PM Jacinda Ardern receives UN leadership award
Former New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern was given a global leadership award by the United Nations Foundation.
Fri Nov 22 2024
ICC'S arrest warrants for Netanyahu, Gallant an apt decision - PM
The decision of the ICC to issue arrest warrants against Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant is apt, said Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Fri Nov 22 2024
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