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
Administrative directive on use of 'Allah' will be issued soon - Hamzah
The directive would be issued under existing acts, including the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984.
Thu Apr 15 2021
Home Ministry summons Nanyang Siang Pau DG, issues show cause letter
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.
Tue Apr 11 2017
Home Ministry bans 21 publications
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.
Thu Nov 24 2016
Home Ministry bans three publications
Secretary-general Datuk Seri Alwi Ibrahim said the ban was imposed to prevent any attempt to infuse Syiah propaganda.
Wed Jun 01 2016
CENBET issues statement after Home Minister slams The Edge
CENBET gives their view on a statement made by Zahid Hamidi.
Thu Jun 25 2015
AG: Law reforms still in progress
Several controversial legislation-- including the Sedition Act, Official Secrets Act and Printing Presses and Publications Act-- are still being reviewed by the government.
Thu Apr 04 2013