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 and fair reporting.
Dr. Lim Teck Ghee notes in his commentary how the mainstream media seem to push an agenda in the reporting of DAP's former MP for Batu Gajah Fong Po Kuan who announced her decision not to contest in this elections.
