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Time for changes in media and information laws and practices PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 10 March 2008
The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) congratulates winners of the 12th General Elections and is encouraged by a stronger opposition in Parliament, which we hope will enhance the role of the institution in ensuring a more effective representation for the rakyat. CIJ is especially encouraged by the election of 15 candidates representing DAP, PAS, Parti Keadilan Rakyat and Parti Sosialis Malaysia who had pledged their commitment to table the Freedom of Information Bill at the state and federal levels, among other laws.

 


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CSI-Parliament wishes good luck to endorsees of its principles PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 06 March 2008
As Malaysians go to vote tomorrow, the Civil Society Initiative for Parliamentary Reforms wishes all 16 candidates who have endorsed its mission statement and Operation Private Members Bills a positive outcome.

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Vote for greater reforms for FOE PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 06 March 2008
What do we expect from the 12th General Elections? CIJ is encouraged that there are candidates who have pledged to table the Freedom of Information Bill if elected. But we note with concern the incident where journalists were harassed and where media reports have been biased against the non-Barisan Nasional parties; but we are encouraged by the sharing of information by civil society initiatives.

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Citizen's initiative to monitor media's coverage of General Election PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 15 February 2008

The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ), Writers' Alliance for Media Independence (WAMI) and Charter 2000- Aliran have come together to launch an initiative to monitor the media's coverage of the 12th General Election campaign. They will be assisted by independent volunteers.


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Candidates should be committed to freedom of expression and information PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 15 February 2008
Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ), Writers Alliance for Media Independence (WAMI), Charter 2000-Aliran and Civil Society Initiative for Parliamentary Reform (CSI-Parliament) call on Malaysians to vote wisely in the coming elections and to ensure that they vote in individuals with integrity to represent them in Parliament.

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