The normally compliant mainstream media dropped all pretence of trying to be socially responsible newspapers in the run-up to the general election, observes Mustafa K Anuar. Continue reading »
May 182013
Media Monitoring
May 092013
Aliran views with grave concern and consternation the bold banner headline that recently ‘graced’ the rabid Utusan Malaysia in an outrageous manner, screaming, ‘What else do the Chinese want?’ Continue reading »
May 042013
Mustafa K Anuar takes to task the mainstream media for its appallingly lopsided coverage of the general election campaign. Continue reading »
Apr 262013
Actual data shows online media has most balanced coverage, contrary to pro-Opposition allegations, reports A Asohan. Continue reading »
Apr 122013
A civil society coalition is demanding fair access to the mainstream media for all political parties and a Najib-Anwar debate so that voters can make an informed choice. Christopher Chong reports. Continue reading »
Apr 052013
Brunei and Timor Leste have a much better global press freedom ranking than Malaysia. That says a lot about the Malaysian media. Continue reading »
Mar 042013
The sudden, surprising and shocking Sulu intrusion into Sabah over the past few weeks has been extremely disturbing to the people of of the state and the rest of Malaysia. Continue reading »
Feb 052013
By giving the the impression that Claudia Theophilus and her Lebanese colleagues were being irresponsible (by “playing with guns”), Bernama is effectively slandering the deceased, an outstanding journalist, with an unsubstantiated insinuation, writes Citizen Observer. Continue reading »
Nov 222012
Contrary to the myth peddled by the state, a free and responsible press is essential to the national project to help build a harmonious multi-ethnic, multicultural and multi-religious society, observes Mustafa K Anuar. Continue reading »
Nov 122012
We should band together, certainly at the next general elections, based on a common desire to respect each other and to live together peacefully in this place we call our home, writes Zaharom Nain. Continue reading »