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On the 8th of October, prominent journalists Maria Ressa of the Philippines and Dmitry Muratov of Russia were awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. This was an endorsement not just of journalism, but of journalism in a time where freedom of […]

Several civil society organisations have voiced objections against the Independent Police Conduct Commission (IPCC) bill in its current form which was watered down by the Perikatan Nasional government.   They pointed out that in some instances, the IPCC, which is […]

Sebanyak lapan badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) bersama kumpulan masyarakat sivil menyerahkan memorandum kepada wakil rakyat bagi menolak Suruhanjaya Bebas Tatakelakuan Polis (IPCC) di Parlimen hari ini.   Jurucakap NGO berkenaan berkata, RUU IPCC akan menggagalkan usaha bagi memastikan pertanggungjawaban pihak […]

A webinar on journalism today turned euphoric with celebration when Maria Ressa, the chief executive officer of Philippines-based media portal Rappler, was informed that she had won the Nobel Peace Prize.   Ressa was speaking at the webinar when the […]

The implementation of the freedom of information (FoI) enactments have been inconsistent, according to the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ).   Its executive director, Wathshlah G Naidu, said the civil service must be fully equipped to implement the enactments.   […]

Kebebasan maklumat menjadi lebih penting dengan kemunculan wabak Covid-19, menurut sebuah badan pemerhati antirasuah dan kumpulan penyokong media.   Bercakap dengan FMT sempena Hari Antarabangsa Mengenai Akses Sejagat Kepada Maklumat anjuran Pertubuhan Bangsa-bangsa Bersatu (PBB) hari ini, Pusat Memerangi Rasuah […]

An anti-graft watchdog and a media advocacy group have highlighted how the Covid-19 pandemic has made freedom of information all the more important.   Speaking to FMT in conjunction with today’s United Nations’ International Day for Universal Access to Information, […]

The MySejahtera app was initially developed – for free – to help the Health Ministry monitor the spread of Covid-19. It was designed to allow for contact tracing, while providing users with information on their Covid-19 risk status and the […]

Sebanyak 31 badan bukan kerajaan (NGO) mempersoal pembentangan Rang Undang-undang Suruhanjaya Bebas Tatakelakuan Polis (IPCC) 2020 bagi bacaan kedua dalam sidang Parlimen kali ini. NGO yang menggelarkan kumpulan mereka sebagai Masyarakat Sivil menganggap bacaan kedua rang undang-undang (RUU) itu menonjolkan […]

Newly minted Communications and Multimedia Minister Annuar Musa has pledged to ensure the government will practice the concept of responsible media freedom.   To better understand his new role, Annuar said he held stakeholder meetings with 11 agencies and departments […]