The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) and the Writers Alliance for Media Independence (Wami) are alarmed that six people have been charged for making comments about the Perak royal family. The use of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA) violates the Act’s stated promise that it would not be used to censor the internet. […]
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Better access to information
By Shanon ShahPETALING JAYA, 22 Jan 2009: The March 2008 general elections have increased prospects for greater freedom of information, with Pakatan Rakyat governments taking the lead. Cover for the annual review by CIJ“The Selangor and Penang state governments have made public announcements to introduce freedom of information (FOI) laws in their states within the year,” Centre […]
MACC inaction in RM300 “gift” case slammed
By Zedeck SiewPETALING JAYA, 20 Jan 2009: The Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC)’s recent inaction over a RM300 “gift” to journalists covering the Kuala Terengganu by-election does not bode well for reforms towards a corrupt-free society, the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) said. “This reflects the lack of initiative on the part of the MACC to respond to […]
Activist’s acquittal welcomed
By Gayathry VenkiteswaranIrene Fernandez THE Centre for Independent Journalism expresses its support and happiness at the acquittal of activist Irene Fernandez of the charge of maliciously publishing false news pertaining to conditions at immigration detention centres. However, we share her sentiments that the acquittal was a result of the prosecution’s decision not to fight the appeal and […]
CIJ submits memo on press freedom to Pakatan MPs
By Elizabeth Looi(second from right) Gayathry explaining CIJ’s memorandum to Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s vice-president Azmin Ali. Looking on are (from left) Santiago, Sivarasa and (right) Khalid. KUALA LUMPUR, 13 Nov 2008: The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) has submitted a memorandum to demand for greater press freedom and protection of media workers to Members of Parliament (MPs) […]
Going public
By Ng Boon Hooi(© ivana / sxc.hu) IN October 2008, Malaysia Today revealed that Datuk Seri Najib Razak had apparently exchanged text messages with lawyer Datuk Shafee Abdullah over Abdul Razak Baginda’s position in the Altantuya murder trial. The transcript of SMS exchanges caused a stir. Shafee was the counsel for Razak Baginda, a known close associate of […]
