Freedom of expression

Press Statements
Uphold Freedom of Expression, stop bullying of artists

The undersigned organisations working on issues of freedom of expression and media freedom are very concerned about the Penang State Government and the police’s collusion with bullies who have successfully shut down the play Love in Georgetown City. The advice […]

February 16, 2019

Press Statements
Harmony, free speech and human rights

As Malaysians celebrate or observe others celebrating Chinese New Year, we are again reminded how we are universally enriched by living in a peaceful, multi-cultural country where learning about other religions, other ceremonies and cultures, other ways of seeing the […]

February 7, 2019

Press Statements
No new repression, uphold election commitments

The Centre for Independent Journalism is appalled that the government is discussing new legislation to further restrict legitimate free speech. In its election manifesto, the Pakatan Harapan coalition promised to repeal legislation that curtailed freedom of expression, and to make […]

January 10, 2019

Press Statements
Don’t arrest people for criticizing DAP reps

The Centre for Independent Journalism is disturbed by reports that a PAS member from Sibu has been arrested for criticizing four DAP representatives. According to media reports, the unnamed 40-year-old was arrested on Thursday, 3 January 2019, and remanded for […]

January 7, 2019

Marco Verch / Flickr
Press Statements
CIJ appalled by the conviction of Jolovan Wham

The Centre for Independent Journalism is shocked by the conviction of Singaporean activist Jolovan Wham for organizing a forum on “Civil disobedience and Social Movements”. Wham has been found guilty of illegal assembly, despite a constitutional guarantee of freedom of […]

January 5, 2019

Press Statements
CIJ welcomes resolution on safety of journalists

The Centre for Independent Journalism warmly welcomes the Government of Malaysia’s decision to co-sponsor United Nations resolution A/HRC/RES/39/6 on the safety of journalists. Malaysia’s co-sponsorship of this important resolution is a start in fulfilling the Pakatan Harapan manifesto promise to […]

October 19, 2018

Press Statements
Unprecedented crackdown on freedom of expression a threat to democratic government

The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) decries the unprecedented crackdown on the freedom of expression in 2015. In less than 50 days this year, the police have detained or investigated at least 23 individuals in relation to statements that they have made.

February 13, 2015

Campaigns  ·  Press Statements
Press Release: Petition to stop controversial amendment handed to deputy minister

For immediate release 26 June 2012 Petition to stop controversial amendment handed to deputy minister KUALA LUMPUR – The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) today handed a petition against recent amendments to the Evidence Act 1950 to deputy law minister […]

June 26, 2012

Press Statements
Student hauled up by university over articles in the media

A Malaysian university grilled a student for two hours over articles he wrote for the campus newspaper and an opposition party organ, warning that future articles would have to be vetted by the university authorities first.

December 31, 2004

Campaigns
Write to Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir for greater media freedom

The Centre for Independent Journalism condemns the actions of parties who seek to undermine the democratic will of the people expressed in the 14th general election on 9 May 2018 and calls for fresh elections in the wake of the current political turmoil.

October 19, 2004