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Malaysia media freedom

Malaysian Police Arrest Editor of Banned Essay Collection

Malaysian Police Arrest Editor of Banned Essay Collection

By Sebastian Strangio
Kean Wong is under investigation for sedition, for including a caricature of Malaysia's national coat of arms on the cover of the 2020 publication.

Backsliding Reformists: Malaysia’s Government Revives Crackdown on Media Freedoms

Backsliding Reformists: Malaysia’s Government Revives Crackdown on Media Freedoms

By Daniel Kam
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim is using the same repressive tools against his opponents that were used against his party during its years in opposition.
Malaysian Advocacy Groups Sound Alarm Over Attacks on Press, Politicians

Malaysian Advocacy Groups Sound Alarm Over Attacks on Press, Politicians

By Sebastian Strangio
This year has seen at least five cases in which journalists have been questioned and investigated for their reporting.

Malaysian Cartoonist in the Crosshairs of Increasingly Repressive Government

Malaysian Cartoonist in the Crosshairs of Increasingly Repressive Government

By Sebastian Strangio
Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin has used the coronavirus pandemic as a pretext to arm himself with emergency powers and silence dissenting voices.

Malaysia Under Fire for COVID-19 ‘Fake News’ Ordinance

Malaysia Under Fire for COVID-19 ‘Fake News’ Ordinance

By Sebastian Strangio
For Malaysia's media, the new rules are set to make an already restrictive situation worse.

Malaysian Court Finds News Portal Guilty Over Readers’ Comments

Malaysian Court Finds News Portal Guilty Over Readers’ Comments

By Associated Press
The publication's editor-in-chief said that the ruling would have "a chilling effect on freedom of expression in Malaysia."

Malaysia’s Elections and the Anti-Fake News Act

Malaysia’s Elections and the Anti-Fake News Act

By Gulizar Haciyakupoglu
How will the controversial new law affect the GE14 campaigns, and beyond?
Ahead Of Elections, Malaysians Protest Controversial Laws

Ahead Of Elections, Malaysians Protest Controversial Laws

By Alexandra Radu
The opposition accuses the ruling party of “stealing” upcoming elections.

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