PM: Media freedom recognition needs improvement but 3Rs limit action
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim says this stems from a request by the Malay rulers for the government to take a stricter stance on these matters.
Thu Nov 21 2024
Govt gives assurance on continued protection for media freedom - Fahmi
The government will continue to defend media freedom and this assurance has been given by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, said Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil.
Thu Nov 09 2023
Outdated laws, red tape hinder media freedom - Sarawak Journalists' Associations
Ronnie Teo Teck Wei said bureaucratic procedures often used as an excuse to delay or avoid giving necessary information on govt policies.
Mon Jul 31 2023
Media freedom should be uplifted, empowered - PM
In an effort to provide the rakyat with fair and accurate news and information, media freedom should be uplifted and empowered, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Thu Jul 27 2023
Media freedom among commitments of Unity Government - Fahmi Fadzil
Freedom of the media is among the undertakings of the Unity Government in ensuring there is an effective check and balance process of the administration.
Thu Dec 08 2022
Media given freedom to cover GE15 - Zahidi
Local media are given the freedom to cover the GE15 but they are asked only to report authentic news.
Mon Nov 14 2022
Wajar ada kawalan ke atas media, kekal kesejahteraan rakyat berbilang kaum
Dalam konteks Malaysia, kawalan masih perlu ke atas kandungan yang dihasilkan tetapi dalam kategori minimum.
Wed May 04 2022
Govt defends media freedom but do not abuse it - Saifuddin
Even though the government practises media freedom, it is also responsible for taking appropriate action if there are matters which cross the legal boundary.
Sun Apr 18 2021
Emergency Ordinance not to restrict media freedom, criticism of govt - Saifuddin
Saifuddin stressed that the Emergency Ordinance 2021 is not to curb media freedom and prevent any parties from criticising the government.
Sat Mar 13 2021
Hong Kong reels after the year that free speech died
Hong Kong is now a place where Beijing increasingly calls the shots and where voicing certain opinions can now carry up to a lifetime prison sentence.
Mon Dec 21 2020
Proposed media council draft bill, report submitted to ministry - Pro-tem chairman
The establishment of the Malaysian Media Council among others aims to uphold and promote media freedom and a legislative and regulatory environment.
Sat Sep 05 2020
Social media users are free to use existing platforms Saifuddin
The government stands firm in supporting the media freedom and individual rights in social media.
Fri Jul 24 2020
Filipina journalist critical of Duterte convicted
Award-winning journalist Maria Ressa was convicted of libel and sentenced to jail
Mon Jun 15 2020
Saifuddin vows to uphold media freedom and not compromise on fake news
The new Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has vowed to uphold media freedom and not to compromise on fake news.
Thu Mar 12 2020
#AtTheEdge - Rallying for media freedom
#AtTheEdge - Rallying for media freedom
Sat Aug 08 2015