Freedom of expression activists has slammed the recent memo sent to broadcasters instructing them against showing undergarments during home shopping segments.
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Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) co-director Ding Jo Ann said the ordinance to combat fake news in the country is a problem because the term fake news underlined under the law is “loose”.
The Cluster on Freedom of Expression held a peaceful protest on 14 Mar 2021 calling for Parliament to reconvene and stating their stand against the Emergency (Essential Powers)(No 2) Ordinance 2021 which purports to be for the government to deal with "fake news".
Civil society organisations today staged a protest at Parliament against the Emergency Proclamation and the Emergency (Essential Powers) (No. 2) Ordinance 2021, demanding the federal government lift the suspension on Parliament.
The Freedom of Expression Cluster has set up a Legal Defence Fund to aid those who are facing investigation and prosecution as a result of peacefully exercising their right to freedom of expression.
An anti-graft watchdog and a media advocacy group have highlighted how the Covid-19 pandemic has made freedom of information all the more important.
Three top media editors from Malaysia, Indonesia and the Philippines will come together in an online forum to discuss their experiences running newsrooms credited for upholding the principles of independent journalism.
In February 2021, Malaysia’s highest court found Malaysiakini guilty of contempt of court for reader comments on its website that criticised the judiciary.
As part of its ongoing initiative towards building a better system to develop and regulate Malaysian films, the Freedom Film Network (FFN) has launched a mini-film festival dubbed "Pesta TUT (Tak Usah Tutup-Tutup).