Malaysia

Australian researcher arrested in Thailand for allegedly defaming Malaysian government

Written by Mong Palatino

8 October 2025

Malaysian human rights activists celebrate victories while noting that free speech challenges remain

Written by Mong Palatino

15 July 2025

AI, impunity, and ‘authoritarian media control’ in Southeast Asia

Written by Mong Palatino

21 May 2025

Online safety or censorship? Malaysia’s parliament passes two contentious media bills

Written by Mong Palatino

16 December 2024

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Impunity continues to threaten the work of journalists across Southeast Asia

Harassment, state-backed attacks, arbitrary detention, media killings persist in the region

Written by Mong Palatino

12 November 2024

Malaysia’s social media licensing rule: Online protection or censorship?

Tech companies have until January 1 to comply with the new rules

Written by Mong Palatino

8 August 2024

Southeast Asian media groups cite need for press freedom in dealing with extreme weather events

"Every story is potentially an environmental story"

Written by Mong Palatino

13 May 2024

What lies behind the ‘golden opportunities’ of Malaysian Star media group's new tie with its mainland Chinese partner

Contemporary World's role in Chinese foreign policy is officially recognized

Written by China Media Project

16 April 2024

A decade of digital repression and resistance in Southeast Asia

How pro-democracy movements pushed back against tyranny

Written by Mong Palatino

14 March 2024

Malaysian artists decry ‘Mentega Terbang’ film ban and blasphemy charge as ‘archaic form of content control’

The movie is about a Muslim teenager exploring religious concepts

Written by Mong Palatino

4 March 2024

After a year in power, Malaysia’s Madani government falters on reform agenda

Authorities continue to use repressive laws, including the Sedition Act

Written by Mong Palatino

30 December 2023

Malaysian editor of banned book faces police probe for sedition

The book was banned three years ago for 'disrespect' of the coat of arms

Written by Mong Palatino

22 October 2023

Malaysian government told to stop playing ‘Big Brother’ to media

Authorities accused some news outlets of intentionally spreading misinformation

Written by Mong Palatino

10 September 2023

A new platform monitoring press freedom in Southeast Asia

Seven groups are monitoring press freedom cases in six countries

Written by Mong Palatino

14 August 2023

How the onstage stunt of British band The 1975 caused more harm than good in Malaysia

Authorities cancelled the music festival and initiated a probe against the organizers

Written by Mong Palatino

3 August 2023

Underscoring the challenges of promoting digital rights in Southeast Asia

The report also has a proposal on improving digital security research

Written by Mong Palatino

24 April 2023

Malaysian writer faces blasphemy probe for Facebook post

Uthaya Sankar SB was detained overnight before being granted bail

Written by Mong Palatino

2 May 2022

Malaysians worry over reported plan to sell contact tracing app to a private firm

The hashtag #StopUsingMySejahtera trended on Twitter

Written by Mong Palatino

2 April 2022

Malaysian artist Fahmi Reza faces police probe and two charges for satirical posters

Rights groups press for the repeal of law that criminalizes free speech

Written by Mong Palatino

20 February 2022

Twitter ignores Malaysian government's request to censor Tweets about flood response

‘Do not donate to government’ trended on social media

Written by Mong Palatino

26 December 2021

Malaysian artists and activists face probe over a short film depicting police brutality

"Investigate the violence, not the messenger"

Written by Mong Palatino

9 July 2021

Two Malaysian artists face police probe for online commentary and artwork

Groups call for repealing laws used to stifle free expression

Written by Mong Palatino

6 May 2021

Malaysia’s ‘fake news’ ordinance takes effect amid continuing concern over the COVID-19 state of emergency

Police granted power to search any electronic device in their investigations

Written by Mong Palatino

22 March 2021

Malaysian students face sedition probe over Facebook post urging the king not to interfere in politics

Six students have already been summoned by the police

Written by Mong Palatino

13 November 2020

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