KUALA LUMPUR, June 14 — Press freedom is one of the main pillars of democratic practice that must continue to be upheld and strengthened in the country, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

By Sofia Nasir PETALING JAYA, May 18 — The media industry faces the challenge of an increasingly fast-moving information revolution on multiple channels, said Media Selangor group senior editor Fathi Aris Omar. He said that before, news sources were determined by media agencies, but anyone...

KUALA LUMPUR, May 4 — The government’s goal is not merely to see Malaysia’s position improve in the Press Freedom Index, but, more importantly, to support media practitioners amid the evolution of artificial intelligence (AI), said Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 2 — Malaysia has improved its standing in the 2025 World Press Freedom Index, rising 19 spots to 88th place, according to the latest assessment by Reporters Without Borders (RSF).

KUALA LUMPUR, Feb 26 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil has described the passing of the Malaysian Media Council (MMC) Bill 2024 in the Dewan Rakyat today as a major victory for media freedom in the country.

CARACAS, Oct 13 — Venezuela has cancelled the passports of dozens of journalists and activists since President Nicolas Maduro claimed a re-election victory, part of what rights groups say is an intensifying campaign of repression against the authoritarian president’s opponents, the Financial Times reported yesterday.

CAIRO, Sept 22 — Al Jazeera TV said this morning Israeli forces stormed its bureau in the West Bank’s Ramallah city with a military order to close it for 45 days.

KUALA LUMPUR, June 7 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has reiterated the government’s stance to guarantee press freedom in the country.

KUCHING, May 24 — Communications Minister Fahmi Fadzil said the government is taking recent allegations of a politician attacking and threatening two Tamil news portal journalists very seriously.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 20 — While criticism of the government is permissible in Malaysia, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said there are boundaries to media freedom, particularly concerning sensitive topics of race, religion and royalty (3R).

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KUALA LUMPUR, May 24 — Themed Media Bebas, Tunjang Demokrasi (Free Media, Pillar of Democracy), the National Journalists’ Day (HAWANA) 2023 celebration is seen to be able to create a win-win situation between the media and the government in the context of media freedom.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — Mainstream media companies in the country are advised to consider creating a new business model to ensure the continuity of their operations in line with the challenges of digitalisation that are threatening the industry to some extent.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — The government is looking into the ‘3W’ (win-win-win) situation between media organisations, media practitioners and readers, in line with the changes and development of today's media.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 15 — A special fund, to help veteran journalists and former media practitioners who are infirm and facing hardship, will be launched in conjunction with the 2023 National Journalists' Day (Hawana) celebration, to be held from May 27 to May 29.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 12 — The 2023 National Journalists’ Day (Hawana) celebrations in Ipoh, Perak at the end of the month is significant in ensuring the continued freedom of the media and its direction in the country, Utusan Borneo Sabah chief editor Lichong Angkui said.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim today reiterated the commitment and strong determination of the Unity Government to revive the principles of civil society through fair and factual media reporting.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 3 — The Unity Government is committed to supporting the right to freedom of expression, especially by the media in news reporting, in line with the Malaysia ​​MADANI concept.

KUALA LUMPUR, May 1 — The government is committed to ensuring the freedom and openness of the media in addition to guaranteeing that the checks and balances process continues to thrive and function well, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

By Emyr Malik MALAYSIA’S integrity, quality of public governance, and press freedom have taken a blow under Perikatan Nasional (PN) and the government led by caretaker Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. In terms of graft, Malaysia has dropped five spots from the time it was led by...