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
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