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
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
While several foreign independent media are banned in Russia, online games are not.
Thu May 04 2023
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
World Press Freedom Day: Journalism under digital siege
Media practitioners need to adapt to changes led on by demands of internet revolution in the era of digitalisation.
Thu May 05 2022
Twitter's latest mission? Drumming up followers for local journalists
Twitter says, the goal is to spotlight these reporters' work and increase their audience.
Tue May 04 2021
Three media NGOs submit memorandum to KKMM on press freedom
The memorandum was handed over in conjunction with World Press Freedom Day which is celebrated on May 3.
Mon May 03 2021
Press freedom should be in line with principles of truth, justice - Saifuddin Abdullah
The government is committed to upholding the freedom of the press, while keeping it in line with the principles of truth and justice.
Sun May 03 2020
Stop the media clampdown and repeal oppressive laws
The Institute of Journalists Malaysia calls for an end to any and all intimidation of the press by the authorities.
Tue May 03 2016
Reality in the eye of the reporter
Meek some may be on the inside, once the shackles are broken, watch out for the book.
Tue May 03 2016
Malaysia, journalism and Star Wars
Social observer Hafidz Baharom pens a belated thought on World Press Freedom Day.
Fri May 08 2015
Honour journos who risk their lives while on duty
Based on statistics since 1992 till now, 1,052 journalists had been killed in the line of duty across the globe.
Sat May 03 2014
Defend free media as a fundamental right -- Ban Ki-moon
United Nations Secretary-General's Message for World Press Freedom Day 2014.
Sat May 03 2014
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
Lebanon's only burn unit treats toddlers after Israeli strikes
The hospital hallways echo with the screams of children as anxious parents await news from doctors.
Fri Nov 22 2024
AI revolutionising sports to develop world-class athletes
Can a young Orang Asli child from Gua Musang, Kelantan be turned into an Olympic champion in 2036?
Fri Nov 22 2024