Tag: Freedom of Expression / Information / Speech
Malaysia portal denied press permit in free-speech test
Malaysia has refused to grant a print license to a news portal often critical of the government despite a landmark court ruling in the site's favour, its editor said Thursday, in a case spotlighting the regime's curbs on press freedom.
Published: 2 Oct 2014 at 17.45 | Viewed: 410 |...
Foreigners who took part in Singapore candlelight vigil under investigation
Singapore police are investigating several foreigners who allegedly participated in the candlelight vigil held in support of demonstrators in Hong Kong at the Speakers’ Corner in Hong Lim Park yesterday.
Published: 2 October 2014
Singapore police are investigating several foreigners who allegedly participated in the candlelight vigil held in support of...
Sedition dragnet: Politics of the climate of fear
The use of anachronistic sedition law will hinder the development of an intellectual tradition in the country, says Mustafa K Anuar.
by Mustafa · 2 October 2014
While Malaysians in general and Selangor people in particular were heavily distracted by the Menteri Besar imbroglio, a number of people, some of whom...
Let me be the last prisoner under Sedition Act, says Uthayakumar
Hindraf founder P. Uthayakumar was released from the Kajang prison today after serving his sentence for sedition committed seven years ago.
Hindraf founder P. Uthayakumar was released from the Kajang prison today after serving his sentence for sedition committed seven years ago.
He was released at 9.45am and was greeted by...
Activists Fear a Curtailing of Online Freedom
Activists and advocates say they fear the online sphere that has become a popular means of expression may not last long, with potential legislation to regulate cyberspace on the horizon.
Men Kimseng, VOA Khmer 03 October 2014
WASHINGTON DC— Activists and advocates say they fear the online sphere that has become...
Junta’s suppression of academic talk of democracy exposes cracks in Thailand’s peaceful facade
The university students who organized a seminar in Thailand on the demise of dictatorships knew that one particularly sensitive topic had to stay off-limits: their own country.
BANGKOK – The university students who organized a seminar in Thailand on the demise of dictatorships knew that one particularly sensitive topic had...
Sedition blitz goes against Malaysia’s global image
The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) condemns the continuing harassment of academics for giving their opinion in their areas of expertise.
The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) condemns the continuing harassment of academics for giving their opinion in their areas of expertise.
Another academic, Abdul Aziz Bari, is being questioned under...
THAILAND: Continued detention without charge of theatre activists
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is gravely concerned about the ongoing detention without charge of Patiwat (last name withheld) and Pornthip (last name withheld)
Document Type : Statement
Document ID : AHRC-STM-177-2014
Countries : Thailand
October 6, 2014
The Asian Human Rights Commission (AHRC) is gravely concerned about the ongoing detention without charge...
End intimidation against Negara-Ku and review the Societies Act
SUARAM condemns the Malaysian government, and particularly the Registrar of Societies (ROS), for its actions in deliberately and systematically harassing and intimidating members of the steering committee of the Negara-Ku movement.
Posted on October 1, 2014 by SUARAM
SUARAM condemns the Malaysian government, and particularly the Registrar of Societies (ROS), for...
Suspend Sedition Act, urges human rights body
The Sedition Act should be discontinued until Parliament passes a new law with adequate protection for freedom of speech, Association for the Promotion of Human Rights (Proham) secretary-general Datuk Dr Denison Jayasooria said.
Published: Wednesday October 8, 2014 MYT 12:00:00 AM
Updated: Wednesday October 8, 2014 MYT 8:25:41 AM
PETALING JAYA: The...
