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19 journalists and two groups comment on the recent threat by the internet regulator against MalaysiaNow.

They say the internet regulator's defence of its actions in summoning editors and blocking news portals shows its shallowness in understanding the role of the media.

Lawyers for Liberty says it is the duty of the government to uphold freedom of speech as stated in the Federal Constitution.

Reporters Without Borders urges the agency to cease all pressure on media critical of the government.

The commission urges media outlets to fully cooperate with it following MalaysiaNow's refusal to remove its reports on the recent Dewan Rakyat chaos.

Tasek Gelugor MP Wan Saiful Wan Jan slams 'the culture of intimidation against portals'.

It says the headlines were 'disrespectful' while criticising the news reports as not reflective of 'the true context'.

The communications and digital minister says licensing and registration measures must be considered to ensure the sustainability of the national media industry ecosystem.

The communications regulator says they are in line with international framework.

The proposed regulations will be similar to rules in Australia, which in 2021 made it compulsory for Google and Meta to compensate media outlets for content that generates clicks and advertising dollars.

The communications and digital minister however insists that the government will not compromise on defamatory and inaccurate reports.