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Thursday, 22 November 2007 |
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The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is deeply concerned about the arrest of three key figures of Hindu rights group, Hindraf under the Sedition Act for planning a rally on 25 Nov, in which 10 000 Indians are called to submit a memorandum to the British High Commission. |
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Tuesday, 13 November 2007 |
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The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) is concerned that two journalists from a local Tamil daily, Malaysian Nanban, have come under physical and verbal threats, allegedly over articles they have written. We are concerned with the growing threats on journalists from the Tamil language dailies, particularly those that are critical of the leadership in the community that prevent them from carrying out their duties safely. We call for a thorough and impartial investigation to be carried out and action be taken should it be proven that the duo were deliberately prevented from discharging their duties. |
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Sunday, 04 November 2007 |
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The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) urges the government to conduct meaningful public consultation for its proposed Witness Protection Bill, which has been on the table for the last seven years. While it is encouraging to read that the government is serious in ensuring protection of witnesses, a draft legislation that is of utmost public concern and interest must be open for wide and meaningful discussions. |
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