Centre for Independent Journalism

COMMENT | Withdraw regressive Freedom of Information Bill 2026

COMMENT | Withdraw regressive Freedom of Information Bill 2026

Draft legislation appears designed to promote secrecy rather than openness and transparency.
COMMENT | The price of truth: Economic rights of journalists in Malaysia

COMMENT | The price of truth: Economic rights of journalists in Malaysia

CIJ report highlights journalists' economic struggles and media sustainability crisis.
COMMENT | Action against Grok: M'sia can and should do more

COMMENT | Action against Grok: M'sia can and should do more

M'sia can lead the way in balancing protection and regulation.
COMMENT | Media Council must have public interest at heart

COMMENT | Media Council must have public interest at heart

MMC's formation a step forward that needs to be vigilantly followed up on.
COMMENT | MMC: Significant step to accountable media ecosystem

COMMENT | MMC: Significant step to accountable media ecosystem

It will empower journalists and media practitioners to operate freely.
COMMENT | Concern over some provisions in Online Safety Bill

COMMENT | Concern over some provisions in Online Safety Bill

Many aspects pose significant risks to freedom of expression.
LETTER | Halt tabling of repressive amendments to CMA

LETTER | Halt tabling of repressive amendments to CMA

Amendments violate rights to freedom of expression and privacy.
COMMENT | Govt must halt social media licensing plan

COMMENT | Govt must halt social media licensing plan

It could further weaken freedom of expression in M’sia.
COMMENT | Stop silencing rakyat using new laws

COMMENT | Stop silencing rakyat using new laws

Madani govt should focus on reforms, not revert to authoritarianism.
COMMENT | Should we keep trusting Madani govt?

COMMENT | Should we keep trusting Madani govt?

Anwar's govt has a long way to go in keeping its promises.
LETTER | CIJ stands by Lalitha, demands better media protection

LETTER | CIJ stands by Lalitha, demands better media protection

MACC chief Azam must immediately withdraw defamation suit.

LETTER | Investigate allegations, not journalists or sources

LETTER | Investigate allegations, not journalists or sources

The government should be proactive in responding to allegations and claims highlighted by the media.

Calls for immediate fresh election in wake of political turmoil

Calls for immediate fresh election in wake of political turmoil

LETTER | Only way for a new gov't to regain rakyat’s trust now is for parties to seek a fresh mandate from electorate.

Be proportionate in responding to misinformation

Be proportionate in responding to misinformation

LETTER | The speaker’s intention and position in society and the potential for the statement to cause real harm must be taken into account.

Journalist group concerned about MACC's release of audio recordings

Journalist group concerned about MACC's release of audio recordings

COMMENT | Information obtained by the authorities must be handled responsibly, in line with international human rights standards.

Media Council must guarantee inclusive stakeholders participation

Media Council must guarantee inclusive stakeholders participation

LETTER | It should be made up of representatives from key stakeholders, including representatives of the media, civil society and academia, among others.
'The Kedah Sultanate will not be toppled by Kadir Jasin’s words'

'The Kedah Sultanate will not be toppled by Kadir Jasin’s words'

COMMENT | CIJ wants all MPs trained on freedom of expression and information in order to better fulfil their public duties.

CIJ calls for upholding of freedom of expression both online and offline

CIJ calls for upholding of freedom of expression both online and offline

LETTER | It is critical for the Harapan govt to commit to defending a vibrant space for public discussion.

Gov't vow not to misuse Sedition Act rings hollow

Gov't vow not to misuse Sedition Act rings hollow

We, the undersigned organisations, would like to express our concern on the declining standards of freedom of expression in Malaysia and the recent amendments introduced to the Sedition Act.
Probe fracas at Penang anti-Lynas rally

Probe fracas at Penang anti-Lynas rally