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Fahmi: Telegram willing to work with MCMC to streamline content regulation

Fahmi: Telegram willing to work with MCMC to streamline content regulation

Minister says this was conveyed to him during a meeting in Dubai.
Rafidah: Fahmi told me he is not behind IJN post block

Rafidah: Fahmi told me he is not behind IJN post block

Ex-minister also defends post claiming pensioners are being discharged from IJN.
Comic author gets leave to challenge ‘When I Was A Kid 3’ ban

Comic author gets leave to challenge ‘When I Was A Kid 3’ ban

Cheeming Boey seeks to invalidate ban, claim damages for losses suffered.
Mentega Terbang: Groups accuse govt of silencing artistic freedom

Mentega Terbang: Groups accuse govt of silencing artistic freedom

Film's director, producer to be charged with religious offence tomorrow.
Removal requests: MCMC says protecting users, not stifling dissent

Removal requests: MCMC says protecting users, not stifling dissent

Commission claims sharp increase in harmful content such as misinformation, hate speech.
Nothing inappropriate in 'Tiger Stripes' full version - Finas chair

Nothing inappropriate in 'Tiger Stripes' full version - Finas chair

Kamil concedes certain scenes may be 'tak manis'.
Fahmi to contact TikTok over censorship of Palestinian content

Fahmi to contact TikTok over censorship of Palestinian content

Users have been complaining about posts being taken down.
COMMENT | Why can't Malaysians see the tiger with all its stripes?

COMMENT | Why can't Malaysians see the tiger with all its stripes?

Censorship must take into consideration rationale and progress of the industry.
Censorship: 'Tiger Stripes' shown in M'sia not the film we made, says director

Censorship: 'Tiger Stripes' shown in M'sia not the film we made, says director

Filmmaker refuses to back version to be shown in local cinemas.
Website block rate increased in 2023 - internet censorship study

Website block rate increased in 2023 - internet censorship study

Top 3 blocked sites include pornography, gambling, online dating.
With freedom comes responsibility, say artists on comic faux pas

With freedom comes responsibility, say artists on comic faux pas

In graphic novel, Indonesian worker's extraordinary climbing skill draws monkey comparison.
'Don't blame portal, Dewan ruckus aired live', media veterans slam MCMC

'Don't blame portal, Dewan ruckus aired live', media veterans slam MCMC

Snippets available on social media, unfair to point fingers, they say.
Highest censorship during Najib era - int'l arts organisation

Highest censorship during Najib era - int'l arts organisation

79 violations in 2017, total 245 from 2010-2022.
Fahmi assures no ‘iron-fist’ treatment towards media

Fahmi assures no ‘iron-fist’ treatment towards media

He insists current media freedom better than previous regimes.
Stop acting like ‘Big Brother’, media veterans tell MCMC

Stop acting like ‘Big Brother’, media veterans tell MCMC

UPDATED 7.55PM | They remind govt that it was chosen on promises of reform.
Man suspected of threatening PM nabbed

Man suspected of threatening PM nabbed

Cops say the 41-year-old has 3 prior criminal records.
PKR MP wants better SOPs after Saifuddin explains book seizure

PKR MP wants better SOPs after Saifuddin explains book seizure

Lee says Home Ministry's actions not in line with Madani spirit. 
Bersih: Fulfil media freedom pledges, avoid replicating Najib era censorship

Bersih: Fulfil media freedom pledges, avoid replicating Najib era censorship

This comes after UtusanTV.com was blocked from public access. 
Festival organisers defend inviting The 1975 but condemn kissing stunt

Festival organisers defend inviting The 1975 but condemn kissing stunt

British band performed without incident for years since Dubai controversy, they say.
MalaysiaNow portal accessible again

MalaysiaNow portal accessible again

The news site was unavailable to Maxis and Celcom users last night.
Telegram won't work with ministry over 'political censorship'

Telegram won't work with ministry over 'political censorship'

Moderators actively monitor the app, Telegram spokesperson says.
TV3’s digital veil on Oscar presenters’ attire uncalled for - Kepong MP

TV3’s digital veil on Oscar presenters’ attire uncalled for - Kepong MP

Lip Eng calls TV3’s censorship a backward move. 
Home Ministry bans 3 books over 'immorality, LGBT elements'

Home Ministry bans 3 books over 'immorality, LGBT elements'

Ministry says the books are against Malaysian and Eastern values.
Academics call for self-censorship over Pulau

Academics call for self-censorship over Pulau

They note that LPF has already rated the film as PG13.