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
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Joint Statements & Endorsements

Standing in solidarity with Malaysiakini: Apex Court’s decision sets worrying precedent
February 20, 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
The unnecessary state of emergency is detrimental to parliamentary democracy
January 14, 2021
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  • About CIJ

    The Centre for Independent Journalism is a non-profit organisation promoting media independence and freedom of expression in Malaysia.