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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
Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

Public flips car involved in road accident to rescue child

According to JBPM, members of the public at the scene took initial action to rescue the victim before the fire brigade arrived.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Ramsay reveals hundreds of lucky cat statues stolen from new restaurant

Gordon Ramsay says about 477 Japanese cat models called maneki-neko were stolen from his Lucky Cat 22 Bishopsgate restaurant.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

Zayn Rayyan case: Two child witnesses complete testimony today

So far, 20 prosecution witnesses, including the two children, have been called for this trial, according to the Deputy Public Prosecutor.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Macron says he will tell Trump not to be weak with Putin in Washington visit

Emmanuel Macron says showing any weakness to Russia's Vladimir Putin would make it harder to deal with China and Iran.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Israeli PM Netanyahu says Hamas will pay for not returning Shiri Bibas

Netanyahu accuse Hamas of acting "in an unspeakably cynical manner" by placing body of a Gaza woman in the coffin instead of Shiri Bibas.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

Trump pulls US out of key global climate assessment, sources say

The US is a co-chair along with Malaysia of a working group on climate mitigation, or ways to reduce greenhouse gas emissions.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

Japan to court Tesla on Nissan investment, FT reports

The group hopes Tesla will invest strategically, believing it's interested in acquiring Nissan's US plants, the report says.
Fri Feb 21 2025
185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

185 children linked to GISB handed over to families - Exco

The children have been handed over to their families on bond with conditions by the court.
Fri Feb 21 2025
IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

IRS fires 6,000 employees as Trump slashes US government

The move will eliminate roughly 6% of the agency's workforce in the midst of the busy tax-filing season.
Fri Feb 21 2025
Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei

Elon Musk wields chainsaw at conservative gathering, a gift from Argentina's Milei

This is the chainsaw for bureaucracy, says Elon Musk.
Fri Feb 21 2025