The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is concerned that two dailies, Makkal Osai and Oriental Daily, seen to be critical newspapers, have not received their publication permits for 2008 from the Internal Security Ministry. The denial of permit is a source of pressure on the media, seen in the recent departure from their usual critical […]
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Ministry keeps Makkal, Oriental in suspense over permits
Published by February 21st, 2008 in Press and Freedom of Information. 0 CommentsLingam clip inquiry: CIJ regrets threat of contempt towards critics
Published by February 4th, 2008 in Press, Law and Justice and Freedom of Information. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism is concerned that the Royal Commission of Inquiry into the Lingam video clip (Commission of Inquiry on the Video Clip Recording of Images of a Person Purported to be an Advocate and Solicitor Speaking on the Telephone on Matters Regarding the Appointment of Judges) is taking a narrow view of […]
theSun Takeover: Keep Integrity Despite Changes
Published by January 31st, 2008 in Press and Freedom of Information. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) and Writers Alliance for Media Independence (WAMI) are deeply concerned that the recent acquisition of majority shareholding by tycoon Vincent Tan in theSun signals the end of relative independent space provided by the free paper. CIJ and WAMI echo public sentiment that the return of the newspaper to the […]
Launch of KOMAS Freedom Film Fest 2008 - Calling All Film Makers!
Published by January 28th, 2008 in Announcement, Event and Freedom of Information. 0 CommentsThe fifth annual KOMAS Freedom Film Fest (FFF) will launch its campaign to promote and highlight socially conscious film making and films about human rights at the Central Market, Annexe from 11am until 12pm on Saturday 2nd February, 2008.
The launch will also kick off the filmmaking competition “Dare to Document” for 2008, with the calling […]
SEACEM e-MEDIA WORKSHOP MALAYSIA
Published by January 23rd, 2008 in Announcement, Press and Freedom of Information. 0 CommentsSeacem is a centre to support the use of electronic media technologies by Southeast Asian independent media and civil society organisations towards the development of civil society, press freedom, social justice and democracy. Our mission is to assist Southeast Asian independent media and civil society organisations to utilise electronic media technologies in their work by […]
CIJ launches Annual Review for 2007
Published by January 23rd, 2008 in Civil Liberties, Education and Freedom of Information. 0 CommentsDear Friends,
The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is pleased to launch our inaugural Annual Review on Malaysia’s State of Freedom of Expression for the year 2007.
Review guidelines on content control
Published by January 14th, 2008 in Religion and Freedom of Information. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is concerned with the recent seizure of Christian-themed books by the Internal Security Ministry, fuelling concerns that religious texts are under strict scrutiny in the country. While we realise that publications - both local and imported - are subject to the ministry’s guidelines, CIJ feels that there is a […]
CIJ, WAMI dispute minister’s accusations
Published by December 17th, 2007 in Government Policies & Negligence and Freedom of Information. 0 CommentsThe Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) and Writers Alliance for Media Independence (WAMI) reject the accusations by Minister of Information Zainuddin Maidin that we are linked to Hindraf and that we are being used by foreign powers, as a tactic to draw the attention away from genuine criticisms.
On December 9, the national news agency […]
Freedom of Expression: 2007 a year of persecutions
Published by December 17th, 2007 in Civil Liberties and Freedom of Information. 1 CommentOverall, the state of freedom of expression in 2007 marks a further deterioration compared to 2006. While 2006 was highlighted by the suspension of newspapers due to the Muhammad caricature, the closure of public discussion on race and religion initiated by the Article 11 coalition, and the censorship on books and film, 2007 was […]
PM’s ISA Threat: Protect UMNO Security Rather Than National Security
Published by November 29th, 2007 in Freedom of Assembly, Law and Justice and Freedom of Information. 0 CommentsThe threat of the use of the Internal Security Act against street protestors by the Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi is uncalled for and shameful. The draconian law that allows for indefinite detention without trial and perpetuates the practice of torture is in direct contravention to human rights and should have been abolished long ago. The […]
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