#world press freedom day

The laws are often used to pressure press groups that covered the government negatively.

Experts say there must be codified protections, newsroom transparency and institutional reforms.

Journalists push through disinformation, disinterest and restrictions to pursue investigative reports.

Spanning from 1961 when Umno first acquired Utusan to Malaysiakini’s half a million ringgit fine this year.

Media can only discharge its responsibility as Fourth Estate if it is free from shackles of the state.

'The restriction against any media outlet from attending press conferences at PM's Office should not be revisited.'

We need to work harder to improve M'sia's press freedom ranking, says Communications and Multimedia Minister Saifuddin Abdullah.

The country's media future is something we really need to think about seriously.

LETTER |  This so professional journalism can be adhered to.