
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

Govt gives assurance on continued protection for media freedom - Fahmi
The government will continue to defend media freedom and this assurance has been given by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Thu Nov 09 2023

Outdated laws, red tape hinder media freedom - Sarawak Journalists' Associations
Ronnie Teo Teck Wei said bureaucratic procedures often used as an excuse to delay or avoid giving necessary information on govt policies.
Mon Jul 31 2023

Media freedom should be uplifted, empowered - PM
In an effort to provide the rakyat with fair and accurate news and information, media freedom should be uplifted and empowered, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Jul 27 2023

Media freedom among commitments of Unity Government - Fahmi Fadzil
Freedom of the media is among the undertakings of the Unity Government in ensuring there is an effective check and balance process of the administration.
Thu Dec 08 2022

Media given freedom to cover GE15 - Zahidi
Local media are given the freedom to cover the GE15 but they are asked only to report authentic news.
Mon Nov 14 2022

Govt defends media freedom but do not abuse it - Saifuddin
Even though the government practises media freedom, it is also responsible for taking appropriate action if there are matters which cross the legal boundary.
Sun Apr 18 2021

Emergency Ordinance not to restrict media freedom, criticism of govt - Saifuddin
Saifuddin stressed that the Emergency Ordinance 2021 is not to curb media freedom and prevent any parties from criticising the government.
Sat Mar 13 2021

Hong Kong reels after the year that free speech died
Hong Kong is now a place where Beijing increasingly calls the shots and where voicing certain opinions can now carry up to a lifetime prison sentence.
Mon Dec 21 2020

Proposed media council draft bill, report submitted to ministry - Pro-tem chairman
The establishment of the Malaysian Media Council among others aims to uphold and promote media freedom and a legislative and regulatory environment.
Sat Sep 05 2020

Social media users are free to use existing platforms Saifuddin
The government stands firm in supporting the media freedom and individual rights in social media.
Fri Jul 24 2020

Filipina journalist critical of Duterte convicted
Award-winning journalist Maria Ressa was convicted of libel and sentenced to jail
Mon Jun 15 2020

Saifuddin vows to uphold media freedom and not compromise on fake news
The new Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has vowed to uphold media freedom and not to compromise on fake news.
Thu Mar 12 2020

#AtTheEdge - Rallying for media freedom
#AtTheEdge - Rallying for media freedom
Sat Aug 08 2015

Nazir: I stand for freedom of opinion, expression
The youngest brother of the Prime Minister says he is not defending anyone but the principle of media freedom.
Sun Jul 26 2015

Lebanese search for dead in devastated villages as Israel withdraws
Hezbollah says Israel was still occupying Lebanese territory and put the onus on the Lebanese state to get Israeli forces out.
Thu Feb 20 2025

China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands
Beijing looks to improve its foothold in a region historically under the US sphere of influence.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Major risks loom as Trump upends US Russia policy
Washington's approach changes dramatically with the initial meeting between US and Russian negotiators.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Pope Francis has double pneumonia, complicating his treatment, Vatican says
Doctors say a polymicrobial infection occurs when two or more micro-organisms are involved and can be caused by bacteria, viruses, or fungi.
Thu Feb 20 2025

Philippines' VP Duterte challenges impeachment before Supreme Court
Sara Duterte makes her first legal move to fight the case that could lead to her removal and lead to a lifetime ban from public office.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Motor racing - Hamilton steps out in red at unprecedented 10 team F1 launch
I feel so full of life, so much energy, because everything's new and I'm just focused on what is up ahead, Hamilton says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

UAE tells US' Rubio it rejects displacement of Palestinians
The UAE's stance matters as its one of four Arab nations that normalised ties with Israel during Trumps first term.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Taylor Swift wins recording artist of the year crown for fifth time
The megastar's "The Tortured Poets Department" record also topped four IFPI charts, the IFPI says.
Wed Feb 19 2025

More than $50 billion needed to rebuild Gaza, World Bank joint assessment says
Years of rebuilding work, including clearing unexploded ordinance and millions of tonnes of rubble lie ahead.
Wed Feb 19 2025

Malaysia’s AI data centre development to be impacted by recent US restrictions - Liew
Liew Chin Tong says the restrictions would not affect the development of the domestic data centre ecosystem as a whole.
Wed Feb 19 2025