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 222012
Jun 182012
The proposed amendments do not address the fact that most major Malaysian newspapers are owned by political parties, states the Centre for Independent Journalism. Continue reading »
May 102012
We must reclaim our democracy. We must defend our God-given rights. We must never, ever surrender our freedom, says P Ramakrishnan. Continue reading »
May 032012
The Centre for Independent Journalism has issued a World Press Freedom Day message calling on the people to reclaim their right to media that can play their role of bearing witness and informing society. Continue reading »
Dec 282011
Zaharom Nain notes that as long as the rigid feudal politically and racially-tainted civil structure remains, there is little hope of stemming the rot in higher education. Continue reading »
Jun 032011
Help the mainstream media restore the dignity and respect they once commanded, urges the Centre for Independent Journalism. Continue reading »
May 252011
Our cover story looks at the state of the media in the light of Utusan Malaysia’s appalling unverified front page story stoking fears of a ‘Christian state’. Four media watchdog groups have expressed serious concern. Continue reading »
Feb 092011
Strict controls are maintained on freedom of expression, assembly and association in Malaysia, observes Human Rights Watch in its annual review. Continue reading »