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PM: Media freedom recognition needs improvement but 3Rs limit action

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
[OPINION] Silencing minds: The dangers of curbing academic freedom in Malaysia

[OPINION] Silencing minds: The dangers of curbing academic freedom in Malaysia

Irrespective of its motivation, the gag order threatens academic freedom and the universities' societal role.
Thu Oct 24 2024
Online Safety Bill to curb criminal activities on social media - Fahmi

Online Safety Bill to curb criminal activities on social media - Fahmi

Fahmi Fadzil says it will ensure social media platform operators are more proactive in curbing criminal activities on their platforms.
Wed Oct 23 2024
Zambry assures academics of freedom of speech

Zambry assures academics of freedom of speech

Zambry says he is committed to preventing any actions that could infringe upon the rights and freedoms of academics across universities.
Mon Oct 21 2024
Govt not restricting freedom of speech as claimed by Tun M - Fahmi

Govt not restricting freedom of speech as claimed by Tun M - Fahmi

Fahmi Fadzil the Unity Government has never prevented or restricted Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad from making statements or attending events.
Tue Sep 03 2024
Freedom of Information Act: Right of the public to seek, receive, give information

Freedom of Information Act: Right of the public to seek, receive, give information

The government's primary goal is to provide the public with open, transparent, and authentic information, says Datuk Seri Azalina Othman.
Thu Aug 29 2024
French judges to decide next step in probe of Telegram boss Durov

French judges to decide next step in probe of Telegram boss Durov

Pavel Durov's detention highlights app providers' criminal liability and stirs debate on balancing freedom of speech with legal enforcement.
Wed Aug 28 2024
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
Bangladesh quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown amid clashes

Bangladesh quota protesters call for nationwide shutdown amid clashes

Angered by high youth unemployment, students have pressed for abolition of a quota of 30 pct reservations for families of freedom fighters.
Thu Jul 18 2024
Australian leaders celebrate Julian Assange's freedom but opposition says he is 'no martyr'

Australian leaders celebrate Julian Assange's freedom but opposition says he is 'no martyr'

He's no martyr and was never a political prisoner denied access to justice, said an opposition leader.
Thu Jun 27 2024
In a Greek jail, inmates find freedom in theatre

In a Greek jail, inmates find freedom in theatre

The theatre workshop at Korydallos prison had been a respite from the mundane and often gruelling routine of daily prison life for inmates.
Fri Jun 21 2024
[COLUMNIST] Kudos to journalists who tell the truth

[COLUMNIST] Kudos to journalists who tell the truth

UNESCO should be congratulated for awarding the Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize for 2024 to Palestinian journalists covering Gaza.
Tue May 07 2024
[COLUMNIST] Vanity definitely a favourite sin!

[COLUMNIST] Vanity definitely a favourite sin!

The Presidential Medal of Honor is reserved for those who have contributed to the security and civilian life of the US.
Tue May 07 2024
World Press Freedom Day 2024: Change needs to happen now before we drop further in RSF ranking

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
Freedom Flotilla to Gaza: All delegates asked to return, FFC will inform of new mission date

Freedom Flotilla to Gaza: All delegates asked to return, FFC will inform of new mission date

All delegates involved in the Break The Siege: Freedom Flotilla to Gaza mission are asked to return to their respective countries for now
Sat Apr 27 2024
'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

'No one will win a trade war,' China says after Trump tariff threat

Donald Trump says he would impose the tariffs until China stops the flow of illegal drugs, particularly fentanyl, into the United States.
Tue Nov 26 2024
What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

What has caused Pakistan's deadly clashes between police and supporters of Imran Khan?

Topping the demands of Khan's Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaf (PTI) party is the release of all its leaders, including Khan, who has been jailed on a series of corruption charges since August 2023.
Tue Nov 26 2024
One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

One woman or girl killed every 10 minutes by intimate partner or family member - UN

The report highlights that "60 per cent of all female homicides" are committed by "people closely related to them".
Tue Nov 26 2024
Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Sweden urges Chinese ship to return for undersea cable investigation

Two subsea cables, one linking Finland and Germany and the other connecting Sweden to Lithuania, were damaged in less than 24 hours.
Tue Nov 26 2024
[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

[COLUMNIST] Building more highways won’t solve traffic congestion - reducing demand will

It is clear that adding more lanes and highways doesn't work, because we are still attempting the same approach to solve the issue.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

Hyundai to invest RM2.16 bil in Malaysia through strategic partnership with INOKOM

This investment includes efforts to upgrade INOKOM's existing assembly capacity to meet Hyundai's automotive needs.
Tue Nov 26 2024
‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

‘C4Cinta’ sets record as highest-grossing Malaysian Tamil film

'C4Cinta', directed by young filmmaker Karthik Shamalan, has set a new benchmark in Malaysian Tamil cinema.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

Man charged with mother's murder, storing body in freezer

The court denied bail and scheduled case mention on Feb 7 for the submission of forensic, autopsy, and chemist reports.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

Abolition of examination in schools to reduce pressure on pupils - Fadhlina

The classroom assessment approach offers a much more interesting learning ecosystem, says Fadhlina Sidek.
Tue Nov 26 2024
Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google, Meta urge Australia to delay bill on social media ban for children

Google and Meta says the government should wait for the results of an age-verification trial before going ahead.
Tue Nov 26 2024