
Asia-Pacific coalition: Don't silence Malaysiakini
The Malaysian government, as party to the World Summit of the Information Society, should respect society's right to freedom of expression and right to information, says a regional coalition of NGOS. In this respect, the authorities should cease all action against
malaysiakini
.
The Irene Fernandez 'false news' trial continues with more revelations of the alleged torture and abuse in detention camps for illegal immigrants.
While the guessing game continues, DAP leader Kerk Kim Hock is hedging his bets on a July general election.
Following several protest notes from international media organisations, the Prime Minister's Office requests a copy of the letter that prompted a police report by Umno Youth and a raid on
malaysiakini.
After expelling half a million foreign workers a few months ago - mostly Indonesians - Malaysia has decided to take them back to plug labour shortages in the construction and manufacturing sectors.
Malaysia will ask Israel to allow Palestinian leader Yasser Arafat to attend the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) summit here next month.