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Lingam clip inquiry: CIJ regrets threat of contempt towards critics PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 03 February 2008
The 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 'contempt of court', in a way which potentially violates freedom of expression, as guaranteed under Article 10 of the Malaysian Constitution.
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Trends show more threats on freedom of expression PDF Print E-mail
Sunday, 03 February 2008
The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) reads with concern the news article dated 3 February quoting former deputy prime minister Tun Musa Hitam that Malaysia enjoys greater freedom of speech and expression under the administration of Prime Minister Abdullah Ahmad Badawi.
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theSun takeover: keep integrity despite changes PDF Print E-mail
Wednesday, 30 January 2008
The 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 hands of Tan, long associated with the former prime minister Mahathir Mohamad, is a political decision timed to coincide with the forthcoming 12th general elections.
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