Malaysia: Should anti-corruption agency release the audio recording of ex-prime minister?
Investigators are urged to balance public interest and the right to privacy.
Malaysia: Concerns for writer Maryam Lee summoned for questioning
The summons issued by religious authorities could be linked to a book by Maryam Lee which argues for the right of Malay Muslim women to decide if they wish to wear a traditional headscarf.
Malaysia: Pakatan Harapan government accused of violating freedom of expression
Civil society groups expressed alarm at the continued use of the Sedition Act under the Pakatan Harapan government.
Malaysia: Reverse call for public reporting of ‘inappropriate’ online content
ARTICLE 19 calls on the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission to end programs involving the public in mass surveillance initiatives.
Malaysia: New government, old tactics
Lack of progress on reform commitments undermines fundamental freedoms and democracy a year after the victory of the Pakatan Harapan coalition.
“Malaysiakini” interns assaulted by political party leaders
Mariam Nazar and Ramieza Wahid were assaulted as they covered a talk by former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
Malaysian government urged to uphold election commitment by repealing sedition law
The Centre for Independent Journalism expressed alarm over the continued use of the Sedition Act by the Malaysian government to arrest critics of the state.
Media reform on the agenda in Sabah
Print and radio journalists from Sabah are pushing for media reforms in Malaysia, as well as passage of a Freedom of Information Act.
Fighting for media reform in the ‘New Malaysia’
The International Federation of Journalists has launched a situation report analyzing the changes needed to ensure freedom of expression in Malaysia
Malaysia: Senate rejects bill abolishing Anti-Fake News law
Opposition senators insisted that the anti-Fake News law should be reformed rather than repealed.
Malaysia’s repeal of Anti-Fake News Act must be followed by broader reforms
ARTICLE 19 says further action is needed by Malaysia’s new government to protect the rights of Malaysians, and calls for a far-reaching and comprehensive program of legislative reform.
Malaysia: Promise of a change
The fall of a 61-year old regime at the ballot box offers a chance of real reforms for media and free expression in Malaysia.
Malaysia’s new government urged to abolish “Anti-Fake News” act
Even misinformation created outside the country is punishable by the vaguely worded law if Malaysia – or its citizens – are influenced.
Malaysia: “Fake news” bill is a threat to freedom of expression
Civil society groups express concern about the proposed fake news bill in parliament.
Malaysia: Crippling laws must be repealed immediately
The Malaysian government needs to take immediate steps to repeal legislation that is crippling the media.
Malaysia bans new book by cartoonist Zunar
Zunar’s latest collection of cartoons Sapuman: Man of Steal has been banned by the Malaysian government.