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
Kebebasan bersuara tidak harus disekat, namun perlu disertai sikap tanggungjawab - Wan Junaidi
Wan Junaidi berkata, kebebasan bersuara tidak seharusnya disekat di Malaysia namun pada sama ia perlu disertai dengan sikap bertanggungjawab.
Wed Jun 08 2022
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