These are the fundamentals issues in the debate of the right to freedom of
information. Does free flow of information by default guarantees good
governance? Should the state be protected by some degree of secrecy? Would
a society that operates on the principle of freedom of information
threaten to expose the privacy of individuals?
The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) […]
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FORUM: FREEDOM vs PROTECTION, PUBLIC vs PRIVATE
Central Market Annexe, KL
Published by September 27th, 2008
in Event and Freedom of Information.
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Repeal ISA, free all detainees
Published by September 24th, 2008 in Detention without Trial. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) joins the Gerakan Mansuhkan ISA (Movement to Abolish ISA - GMI) in condemning the continued detention of vocal blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin under the Internal Security Act (ISA) for two years. CIJ is deeply concerned that the detention would have triple effects: sending a chilling message to other bloggers, […]
Free expression degrades further with latest blogger arrest.
Published by September 19th, 2008 in Freedom of expression. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) strongly protests the arrest of a second blogger, Syed Azidi Syed Aziz—or Sheih, as he is known—barely a week after the country’s most popular and infamous blogger, Raja Petra Kamarudin, was arrested under the Internal Security Act (ISA).
CIJ views the arrest of Sheih, under the Sedition Act, as another […]
The Centre for Independent (CIJ) and Writers Alliance (WAMI) condemn the arrest of prominent blogger Raja Petra Kamaruddin under the Internal Security Act (ISA) as well as the threats issued against the media. A series of actions in the period of two days - the arrest, show cause letters issued to two dailies and an […]
No Sedition Act - Rationality Needs to Prevail in Ahmad Ismail Case
Published by September 10th, 2008 in Press and Ethnic Relations. 0 CommentsWe, the undersigned civil society groups, oppose the use of the Sedition Act on Ahmad Ismail, Chief of UMNO Bukit Bendera for his alleged racist remarks. The use of the Sedition Act legitimizes the draconian act which has long been condemned by civil society and opposition parties. Rather than use it to further curb the […]
Tribute to A. Samad Ismail, 1925-2008
Published by September 9th, 2008 in Announcement and Press. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) and Writers Alliance for Media Independence (WAMI) offer its deepest condolences to the family members of the late A. Samad Ismail, one of the earliest and most consistent advocate for press freedom and democratic values.
Samad Ismail passed away at a little before 6pm on September 4th, at the Pantai […]
Media Council not a solution to irresponsible politics
Published by September 9th, 2008 in Press. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) and Writers Alliance for Media Independence (WAMI) urge the government to hold consultations with the public and civil society groups before instituting a mechanism that would potentially restrict media freedom further. The government’s announcement to set up a National Media Council, coming amidst the public
uproar on Umno leader Ahmad […]
Are We A Free Nation? — A Joint Merdeka Day Message
Published by August 31st, 2008 in Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsIndependence means that the nation is free from any imposed political domination, citizens are sovereign and are masters of their own destiny. For that to be true, they must at least be able to think freely, express and exchange opinion, and, obtain and disseminate information without fear or favour.
As we celebrate the 51st anniversary of […]
MCMC urged to review decision on Malaysia Today, be independent and transparent
Published by August 28th, 2008 in Press. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) condemns the blocking of Raja Petra Kamaruddin’s popular blog site Malaysia Today by the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC). The Commission is going against the national commitments spelt out under the Bill of Guarantee of the Multimedia Super Corridor, which promises no censorship of the Internet. By blocking […]
NGOs reject criminalisation of critical expression
Published by July 20th, 2008 in Announcement, Civil Liberties and Malaysian NGOs. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ), the National Human Rights Society (HAKAM), and Writers Alliance for Media Independence (WAMI) are gravely concerned at the continued invoking of laws aimed at criminalizing expression such as those creating the offences of sedition and criminal defamation as illustrated by the arrest of blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin for these […]
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