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Artist: I did not consent to NAG removing artwork

Artist: I did not consent to NAG removing artwork

UPDATED 3.36PM | In light of censorship, Ahmad Fuad Osman reiterates his demand for his solo exhibition to be shut down.

Anwar calls for tolerance amid fresh debates on censorship

Anwar calls for tolerance amid fresh debates on censorship

PKR president says society needs to be more accepting of differences in opinions.

Zunar urges artists to speak up after latest censorship case

Zunar urges artists to speak up after latest censorship case

Cartoonist supports artist Ahmad Fuah's call to remove his entire exhibition to protest against NAG's decision.

National Art Gallery: We have the right to remove artwork

National Art Gallery: We have the right to remove artwork

'Even during the exhibition, this process is ongoing to achieve the appropriate maturity for our visitors and society.'

Artist accuses National Art Gallery of censorship

Artist accuses National Art Gallery of censorship

UPDATED 11.40PM | Ahmad Fuad Osman wants the gallery to close an exhibition of his work after four pieces were removed.

LFL takes S'pore home minister to court over 'online falsehood' direction

LFL takes S'pore home minister to court over 'online falsehood' direction

Shanmugam will have no choice but to respond or face a judgment in default, says director Melissa Sasidaran.

M'sia ranked among the worst in the world for internet freedoms

M'sia ranked among the worst in the world for internet freedoms

UK tech website cites restrictions on social media, political reporting, pornography and torrenting sites.

Refinitiv created filter to block Reuters stories amid HK protests

Refinitiv created filter to block Reuters stories amid HK protests

Since August, Refinitiv blocked more than 200 stories about the Hong Kong protests plus numerous other Reuters articles.

Finas CEO explains his call for the gov't to regulate Netflix

Finas CEO explains his call for the gov't to regulate Netflix

Ahmad Idham said he was only highlighting concerns raised by parents. 

No need to regulate Netflix

No need to regulate Netflix

LETTER | We should find ways to boost the local film industry instead.

Freedom Film Festival calls on Finas to press for reforms

Freedom Film Festival calls on Finas to press for reforms

Among others, the national film development board should ensure a ‘safe space’ for film screenings.
Malaysia bans Jennifer Lopez movie 'Hustlers'

Malaysia bans Jennifer Lopez movie 'Hustlers'

The censorship board reportedly says there is so much obscene content in the film that there would be not much left of it after the necessary cuts were made. 

Stop action against the school artists

Stop action against the school artists

LETTER | We should encourage the young to be more creative and critical and highlight important issues through the arts.

China's robot censors crank up as Tiananmen anniversary nears

China's robot censors crank up as Tiananmen anniversary nears

Tools to block content related to the 1989 crackdown have reached unprecedented levels of accuracy.

Harapan, stay out of the comment section

Harapan, stay out of the comment section

COMMENT | When a minister considers making laws against news portals over outrageous comments, he is curtailing free speech.

Don't use 'Maha Firaun', broadcasters told

Don't use 'Maha Firaun', broadcasters told

MCMC's guidelines discourage use of a long list of terms used to insult politicians and parties.

Yoursay: MCMC's explanation for blocking Mkini site unacceptable

Yoursay: MCMC's explanation for blocking Mkini site unacceptable

YOURSAY | 'Complaints should be investigated and substantiated before a website is blocked.'

Lena Hendry and DPP withdraw appeals in censorship case

Lena Hendry and DPP withdraw appeals in censorship case

The activist welcomes DPP's withdrawal, says she wants to focus on 'bigger battles'.

Censorship of artworks for trivial reasons must be condemned

Censorship of artworks for trivial reasons must be condemned

LETTER | Attempts by the National Art Gallery and police to censor artworks precisely mirror the communists they so despise.

Two local movies banned last year, reveals Zahid

Two local movies banned last year, reveals Zahid

'Syndicate' and 'Bite' were denied LPF certs as they 'sullied the gov't' and 'insulted the country'.

How do we handle media censorship?

How do we handle media censorship?

COMMENT | If indeed there’s a need for censorship, then it should be in the form of societal control.

Egypt blocks financial paper website, widening media blackout

Egypt blocks financial paper website, widening media blackout

This is part of a move to curb what authorities call support for terrorism and fake news.

Egypt blocks 21 websites for ‘terrorism’ and ‘fake news’

Egypt blocks 21 websites for ‘terrorism’ and ‘fake news’

The include the main website of Al Jazeera television and local news site Mada Masr.

Why don’t we just burn books then?

Why don’t we just burn books then?

‘I see advocating self-censorship as dangerous.’