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Malaysia ranked 73rd in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index by Reporters Without Borders, but laws restricting the media continue to persist.

The directive would be issued under existing acts, including the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984.

Home Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Alwi Ibrahim said in a statement that the show-cause letter dated today was issued to the Chinese daily under the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984.

Secretary-General Datuk Seri Alwi Ibrahim says two of the publications were banned through a government gazette notification dated July 4 and the rest, dated July 18.

Secretary-general Datuk Seri Alwi Ibrahim said the ban was imposed to prevent any attempt to infuse Syiah propaganda.

The individuals were arrested for wearing yellow t-shirts printed with 'Bersih 4' which is prohibited under the Printing Presses Order.

The Edge Media Group has sought an extension of seven days to reply in detail to a show cause letter from the Home Ministry on why action should not be taken against Edge Malaysia, Edge Financial.

CENBET gives their view on a statement made by Zahid Hamidi.

Pas official newspaper Harakah for Friday publication was seized nationwide by the Home Ministry (KDN) this morning.

Several controversial legislation-- including the Sedition Act, Official Secrets Act and Printing Presses and Publications Act-- are still being reviewed by the government.