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SEAPA condemns crackdown in Malaysia PDF Print E-mail
Monday, 15 September 2008
The Southeast Asian Press Alliance (SEAPA) condemns the arrest in Malaysia of an oppositionist and two writers and joins the international human rights community in warning against a further crackdown against dissent and free expression in Malaysia.

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No Sedition Act – Rationality Needs to Prevail in Ahmad Ismail Case PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 10 September 2008
Civil society groups are against using laws to censure Ahmad Ismail, the UMNO chief in Penang who have made allegedly racial remark and remained adamant that he was being put under trial of the media. In a joint statement, the groups are worried that the habitual reliance on harsh laws to stiffle racial or political statements actually helped the racial agenda and gives an excuse to prevent public debate on critical issues.

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Tribute to an icon of journalism PDF Print E-mail
Friday, 05 September 2008
The 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.


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Public critical of media content, want more independence PDF Print E-mail
Thursday, 04 September 2008
KUALA LUMPUR, Sept 4 - A public survey commissioned by a media watchdog found that a significant majority of Malaysians want media independence, with close to half believing the mainstream media to be performing below the best of ethical standards.

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Are We A Free Nation? -- A Joint Merdeka Day Message PDF Print E-mail
Saturday, 30 August 2008
Independence 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.

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