Press & Media Statements

CIJ questions the need for an emergency proclamation as initiated by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin
January 13, 2021
CIJ calls for public disclosure of settlement agreement between Malaysian government, 1MDB and Goldman Sachs
November 22, 2020
CIJ wants police to stop using “secrecy” to curtail freedom of expression and right to information
November 11, 2020
CIJ urges ministry to justify role and budget of JASA
November 10, 2020
CIJ condemns continued police investigations into UMANY
November 9, 2020
CIJ calls for investigations into UMANY to be dropped and freedom of expression upheld
November 5, 2020
CIJ calls for an end to impunity in relation to the crackdown against media in Malaysia
November 2, 2020
CIJ condemns Dr. Mahathir’s act of glorifying violence and pushing out hate speech and misogyny
October 30, 2020
CIJ condemns police probes into “potentially seditious” social media posts
October 27, 2020
CIJ wants names of places visited by COVID-19 patients for transparency’s sake
October 23, 2020
CIJ wants fair and equal media access to Parliament
October 17, 2020
CIJ wants guaranteed right to information in times of crises
September 28, 2020
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Joint Statements & Endorsements

Adakah tindakan Ketua Pengarah Jabatan Imigresen Malaysia satu penghinaan makhamah?
February 24, 2021
Malaysian Federal Court decision against online news portal Malaysiakini a setback to media freedom and freedom of expression
February 23, 2021
Soalan Lazim – Cabaran Kehakiman Ordinan Darurat (Kuasa-Kuasa Perlu) 2021  
February 2, 2021
FAQ – Legal challenge of the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021  
February 2, 2021
NGOs Ask Courts To Consider Role Of Judiciary And Parliament In Ensuring Checks And Balances During Emergency
February 2, 2021
NGO Pohon Mahkamah Pertimbangkan Peranan Semak dan Imbang Badan Kehakiman Serta Parlimen Semasa Tempoh Darurat
February 2, 2021
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