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press freedom

Govt steps up support for media practitioners facing AI and economic pressures: Fahmi

Communications Ministry outlines initiatives as journalists confront rapid technological disruption and financial uncertainty ahead of Hawana 2026

I’m tired of the French lecturing me about free press – Terence Fernandez

Reporters Without Borders latest press freedom index does a disservice to the work of the Malaysian media

Next time anyone’s unhappy with what a journalist writes, just pay someone to beat up the journalist — Rocky Bru

The RM2,000 fine imposed on a man who assaulted journalist Haresh Deol sends a chilling message: in Malaysia, violence against journalists can be cheap, consequence-light, and dangerously normalised

Deliveryman fined RM2,000 for assaulting journalist Haresh Deol

R. Krishnan pleads guilty to attacking the award-winning journalist in Bangsar last November

[WATCH] Trick Lama: Does Malaysia need a media council?

In a landscape already shaped by bureaucracy, industry veterans discuss the role of the Malaysian Media Council and its potential impact on press freedom and ethical journalism

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‘Very hurtful’: Chief justice exposes legal failures driven by distorted Islamic views

Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat laments misinterpretations of faith that distort justice in high-profile rulings, cites Indira Gandhi and Nik Elin Zurina cases

Petronas staff to be shown the door to make up losses from Petros deal?

Source claims national O&G firm is expected to see 30% revenue loss once agreed formula for natural gas distribution in Sarawak is implemented

Government to roll out targeted RON95 subsidy using IC-based verification

Tech-driven mechanism aims to curb misuse and ensure only deserving Malaysians benefit from subsidised fuel