Global tech firms, social media giants reject Putrajaya's licensing plan
In an open letter to Anwar Ibrahim, they say the plan only imposes undue burdens on the industry.
Licensing social media: PH government's latest attempt to shut down criticism
This is a government which is increasingly intolerant of criticism, and surely it cannot be given the power to license social media platforms.
'Stinks of despotism', says group as Putrajaya mulls social media licensing in latest clampdown on online dissent
Rights lawyers say it is Pakatan Harapan's ultimate betrayal of its reform promises after benefiting from social media's freedom for so long.
The real culprit behind TikTok censorship revealed
In 2023, Malaysia embarrassingly became world champion with 2,202 takedown requests made to TikTok.
Lawyers blast Anwar for 'doesn't matter' stand on Malaysia’s plunge in press freedom ranking
Prime minister is again urged to stop hiding behind the royal institution to crack down on critics.
Malaysia's press freedom rating plunges in first assessment under Anwar govt
Malaysia ranked behind Thailand, scores poorly in the latest press freedom index which rates 180 countries.
MCMC under fire from rights group over police report against journalist
The internet authority reminded that it is not a private entity but a publicly funded government body.
MalaysiaNow banned from Selangor govt's election WhatsApp group
It is the latest in a series of restrictions on the media by the authorities.
Video clips critical of govt still blocked, accounts deleted
There has been an uptick in restrictions of TikTok clips critical of government policies under Anwar Ibrahim's administration.
MCMC threatens action against MalaysiaNow, demands removal of news reports on Dewan Rakyat chaos
It says the headlines were 'disrespectful' while criticising the news reports as not reflective of 'the true context'.
Ministry examining need to license social media platforms, says Fahmi
The communications and digital minister says licensing and registration measures must be considered to ensure the sustainability of the national media industry ecosystem.
After Mais clearance over mosque speech, Fahmi sues blogger, 2 others
The communications and digital minister says the trio refused to fulfil his demand for an apology.