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Malaysia’s Mufti Bill sparks debate on religious plurality and accountability

Written by Mong Palatino

24 December 2024

Online safety or censorship? Malaysia’s parliament passes two contentious media bills

Written by Mong Palatino

16 December 2024

Impunity continues to threaten the work of journalists across Southeast Asia

Written by Mong Palatino

11 November 2024

Proposed mandatory halal certification for restaurants leads to criticism and a police probe in Malaysia

Written by Mong Palatino

7 October 2024

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Malaysia’s social media licensing rule: Online protection or censorship?

Tech companies have until January 1 to comply with the new rules

Written by Mong Palatino

8 August 2024

‘Walk for Justice’ organizers file complaint against police in Malaysia

Organizers are demanding justice for Teoh Beng Hock, who died in 2009

Written by Mong Palatino

29 July 2024

Southeast Asian media groups cite need for press freedom in dealing with extreme weather events

"Every story is potentially an environmental story"

Written by Mong Palatino

13 May 2024

Heatwave highlights climate vulnerabilities in Southeast Asia

Over 1,500 people died of heatstroke in Myanmar last month

Written by Sydney Allen

9 May 2024

What lies behind the ‘golden opportunities’ of Malaysian Star media group's new tie with its mainland Chinese partner

Contemporary World's role in Chinese foreign policy is officially recognized

Written by China Media Project

16 April 2024

A decade of digital repression and resistance in Southeast Asia

How pro-democracy movements pushed back against tyranny

Written by Mong Palatino

14 March 2024

Malaysian artists decry ‘Mentega Terbang’ film ban and blasphemy charge as ‘archaic form of content control’

The movie is about a Muslim teenager exploring religious concepts

Written by Mong Palatino

4 March 2024

Navigating dreams, survivor’s guilt, and the yearning for Gaza

How can I lead a normal life when everyone in Gaza is suffering?

Written by We Are Not Numbers

21 February 2024

After a year in power, Malaysia’s Madani government falters on reform agenda

Authorities continue to use repressive laws, including the Sedition Act

Written by Mong Palatino

29 December 2023

Malaysian editor of banned book faces police probe for sedition

The book was banned three years ago for 'disrespect' of the coat of arms

Written by Mong Palatino

22 October 2023

Malaysia’s Orang Asli women gain acceptance through filmmaking and grassroots activism

They have produced books and films focusing on community narratives

Written by WITNESS

21 October 2023

Malaysia and Indonesia throw support behind Palestinian cause

Indonesian President Jokowi called to end the violence and occupation

Written by Sydney Allen

17 October 2023

Malaysian government told to stop playing ‘Big Brother’ to media

Authorities accused some news outlets of intentionally spreading misinformation

Written by Mong Palatino

10 September 2023

The Chinese 2023 map has nothing new. But why are China’s neighbours mad about it?

China is conducting aggressive military moves in the South China Sea

Written by Oiwan Lam

5 September 2023

A new platform monitoring press freedom in Southeast Asia

Seven groups are monitoring press freedom cases in six countries

Written by Mong Palatino

14 August 2023

How the onstage stunt of British band The 1975 caused more harm than good in Malaysia

Authorities cancelled the music festival and initiated a probe against the organizers

Written by Mong Palatino

3 August 2023

Malaysian authorities confiscate PRIDE-themed Swatch watches

160 Pride watches were seized for promoting LGBTQ+ pride

Written by Mong Palatino

4 June 2023

Underscoring the challenges of promoting digital rights in Southeast Asia

The report also has a proposal on improving digital security research

Written by Mong Palatino

24 April 2023

Malaysian police probe women’s march organizers for pro-LGBTQ+ posters

Police took issue with banners promoting LGBTQ+ rights

Written by Mong Palatino

16 March 2023

How did Chinese politics play out in the Oscars 2023?

Censorship, "Chinese genes," and a patriotic Kung Fu star were center-stage

Written by Oiwan Lam

15 March 2023

What is the relation between Cambodia’s human trafficking scam and China’s Belt and Road Initiatives?

Chinese investors and fugitives are behind the crime network

Written by Oiwan Lam

7 September 2022

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