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[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
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
Govt has no intention of curbing press freedom - Fahmi

Govt has no intention of curbing press freedom - Fahmi

Fahmi Fadzil said freedom of the press is one of the core principles that we do not only need to support but also further enhance.
Tue Mar 12 2024
India journalists seek top court's protection after police raids

India journalists seek top court's protection after police raids

Eighteen media organisations in a joint letter asked the judiciary to intervene to defend press freedom.
Thu Oct 05 2023
HAWANA: Foreign journalists laud Malaysia's improved press freedom index

HAWANA: Foreign journalists laud Malaysia's improved press freedom index

aAid the rapidly evolving media landscape, a new benchmark indicates the improvement of press freedom in the country.
Fri May 26 2023
Tech industry allowing 'deluge' of misinformation: RSF

Tech industry allowing 'deluge' of misinformation: RSF

Traditional forms of political interference are also gaining ground in many countries, RSF said.
Sat May 06 2023
Finnish newspaper hides news for Russians in video game

Finnish newspaper hides news for Russians in video game

While several foreign independent media are banned in Russia, online games are not.
Thu May 04 2023
Press Freedom: Can we go any higher?

Press Freedom: Can we go any higher?

Malaysia ranked 73rd in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, but laws restricting the media continue to persist.
Wed May 03 2023
Malaysia ranked 73rd in World Press Freedom Index 2023 - RSF

Malaysia ranked 73rd in World Press Freedom Index 2023 - RSF

Malaysia has jumped 40 places with 62.83 points compared with the previous year when it was placed at 113 with 51.55 points.
Wed May 03 2023
Elon Musk restores Twitter accounts of journalists but concerns persist

Elon Musk restores Twitter accounts of journalists but concerns persist

The reinstatements came after the unprecedented suspensions evoked stinging criticism with some saying it was jeopardizing press freedom.
Sun Dec 18 2022
Press freedom is vital for a vibrant and functioning economy - Johan Jaaffar

Press freedom is vital for a vibrant and functioning economy - Johan Jaaffar

Malaysia need a free press more so now than ever before.
Sun Dec 11 2022
I will ensure gov't respects press freedom - Teo Nie Ching

I will ensure gov't respects press freedom - Teo Nie Ching

Deputy Communications and Digital Minister Teo Nie Ching will ensure the government will respect press freedom and recognise the important role played by media practitioners in the country.
Sat Dec 10 2022
Anwar expresses concern attempts to intimidate, interfere with press freedom

Anwar expresses concern attempts to intimidate, interfere with press freedom

Anwar says he is very concerned by attempts to intimidate journalists and to interfere in the operation of the free press in Malaysia.
Fri Sep 16 2022
Government guarantees freedom of press - PM

Government guarantees freedom of press - PM

Ismail Sabri said media practitioners in the country are free to report any news but the reports should be based on accurate facts.
Wed Sep 07 2022
No absolute press freedom but journalists, media organisations should push the envelope

No absolute press freedom but journalists, media organisations should push the envelope

There is no such thing as absolute press freedom but journalists or media organisations should always attempt to push the envelope.
Wed May 25 2022
China promises Latin America 'trustworthy' ties as Trump lays out demands

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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
Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

Sweden's top court rejects Greta Thunberg lawsuit on climate action

A court cannot decide that the parliament or the government must take any specific action, the Supreme Court says.
Wed Feb 19 2025