#censorship

Mentega Terbang: Court of Appeal upholds home minister's power to ban films

Mentega Terbang: Court of Appeal upholds home minister's power to ban films

Appeal by director and producer dismissed after court upheld earlier ruling.
COMMENT | Restoring the Hindu-Buddhist foundations of Malay civilisation

COMMENT | Restoring the Hindu-Buddhist foundations of Malay civilisation

Only a truthful history can show how culturally vibrant our civilisation is.
MACC-inspired film 'Konspirasi' pulled from cinemas, producer says reality is bitter

MACC-inspired film 'Konspirasi' pulled from cinemas, producer says reality is bitter

UPDATED 7.40PM | Finas, however, says the producer had requested the movie's withdrawal.
COMMENT | KJ knows the state wants citizens to practise self-censorship

COMMENT | KJ knows the state wants citizens to practise self-censorship

It's easy to be brave when you have the protection of the state.
Blurred '3R' lines stifle open discourse, deepen self-censorship, say academics

Blurred '3R' lines stifle open discourse, deepen self-censorship, say academics

They say scholars do not have enough protection to speak freely.
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.
Govt's commitment to press freedom under scrutiny after global index decline to 95th spot

Govt's commitment to press freedom under scrutiny after global index decline to 95th spot

The steepest decline was in the sociocultural area, related to self-censorship.
COMMENT | Jorjet Myla and the fear box

COMMENT | Jorjet Myla and the fear box

There's a reason why the authorities refuse to reveal her allegedly offensive speech.
Jamaliah laments govt censoring grandma's memoir, Home Ministry plays 'communism' card

Jamaliah laments govt censoring grandma's memoir, Home Ministry plays 'communism' card

Its content merely recounts her life journey and experiences, says the elected rep.
COMMENT | Why do we fear books that tell our story?

COMMENT | Why do we fear books that tell our story?

Book bans are ultimately about the uncomfortable questions they ask.
Gerakbudaya to challenge govt ban on two CPM books

Gerakbudaya to challenge govt ban on two CPM books

Publisher will challenge the ban, noting books were published as reference materials.
'Fear kills creativity': Asean filmmakers find freedom in restriction

'Fear kills creativity': Asean filmmakers find freedom in restriction

They say censorship can be worked around, but creativity dies when fear creeps in.
Mkini's FB pages were suspended due to 'technical issue', Meta claims

Mkini's FB pages were suspended due to 'technical issue', Meta claims

The nature of the technical issue was not specified.
Media Council concerned over 'excessive' fines on Sin Chew, Sinar

Media Council concerned over 'excessive' fines on Sin Chew, Sinar

'Such heavy fines risk fostering a climate of fear and self-censorship.'
Buddhist book censored due to 'porn' elements, translator claims

Buddhist book censored due to 'porn' elements, translator claims

A section depicting Twelve Nidānas was censored with black ink - Wong.
Home Ministry bans 2 books 'detrimental to public morals'

Home Ministry bans 2 books 'detrimental to public morals'

Ministry says bans prevent the public from exposure to 'indecent' material.
Whistleblower channel Edisi Siasat inaccessible

Whistleblower channel Edisi Siasat inaccessible

UPDATED 8.23PM | A message on the page says it 'violated local laws'.
Finas Act amendments not to censor streaming platforms - minister

Finas Act amendments not to censor streaming platforms - minister

UPDATED 5.50PM | Amendments to keep up with industry advancements, Fahmi says.
COMMENT | Can we do away with systematic media censorship?

COMMENT | Can we do away with systematic media censorship?

Let societal censorship take place instead of relying on laws.
TikTok banned 23, not 18 media organisation accounts - Fahmi

TikTok banned 23, not 18 media organisation accounts - Fahmi

PARLIAMENT | Minister says the social media platform has been told to explain.
Teo denies hit Chinese animation film banned over pig imagery

Teo denies hit Chinese animation film banned over pig imagery

The deputy minister says the film will be released on March 13.
COMMENT | I don't ban books or movies from my children

COMMENT | I don't ban books or movies from my children

They are free to make own choices, we can only teach them.
Censors don't share my sense of humour - banned book's publisher

Censors don't share my sense of humour - banned book's publisher

Amir says he had gotten some laughs from 'Punai', slang for penis.
COMMENT | Surprise! Politician is the least trusted profession

COMMENT | Surprise! Politician is the least trusted profession

These elected leaders were so vocal in protest of oppressive laws before.