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Demand from your elected reps the freedoms of expression, media and information. Our MP of the month is also our information minister (what a lucky coincidence!). Sample letter all ready for you.
Dato’ Seri Abdul Kadir Sheikh Fadzir
Kulim Bandar Baru Member of Parliament
Parlimen Malaysia
Jalan Parlimen, 50680, Kuala Lumpur
Dear YB,
I am very concerned with the state of freedom of expression, media freedom and freedom of information here in Malaysia. I am writing to ask you, as an elected representative of the people, to please attempt to push for legislative reform to guarantee these fundamental freedoms.
It is distressing to note the regularity with which you have made the media a scapegoat, a practice condemned in a recent speech by our Prime Minister. I hope that you will take on board his defence of the media, so that it can better serve the public interest.
In this context, I’d like to point out why these freedoms are so important:
For these and many other reasons, I would like to propose that the government:
- Repeal legislation that curbs the media.
- Institute safeguards for media freedom and freedom of expression.
- Legislate a freedom of information act.
Thank you for your time, and I look forward to a favourable response from you and your party in the near future.
Yours faithfully,
Name:
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The Centre for Independent Journalism is a non-profit organisation promoting media independence and freedom of expression in Malaysia.