Malaysia tables sweeping fake news bill
Malaysia tabled an anti-fake news bill at the Dewan Rakyat or lower house of Parliament on Monday, March 26. Once the Bill takes effect, those found guilty of “knowingly…
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Asian nations wary after Cambridge Analytica revelations
Revelations that data mining firm Cambridge Analytica used Facebook data to help its clients in election campaigning has Asian nations concerned. While the United States drags its…
Malaysia to dissolve parliament by month’s end
The guessing game over the dates on which the Malaysian Parliament will be dissolved is as good as over. The guessing game over the dates on which the Malaysian Parliament will be…
Malaysia’s election battlegrounds
With time rapidly ticking away before the Malaysian Parliament’s term expires on June 24, the battle to woo voters ahead of the country’s 14th General Election continues.…
Criticism is a part of democracy
This editorial from Azmi Sharom looks at the Malaysian Government’s recent troubles with a critical rapper and what it means for democracy. ARE you easily annoyed? What does…
1mdb fund to shut down
Troubled sovereign wealth fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) will be shut down once it has paid all its debts. The fund’s Chairman, Tan Sri Dr Mohd Irwan Serigar Abdullah,…
Malaysia’s political parties
A look at Malaysia’s political parties ahead of general elections later this year. As Malaysians prepare to go to the polls, let’s take a closer look at some of the…
Najib Razak: Malaysia’s prodigal son
According to analysts and despite a tumultuous few years, Najib Razak looks likely to win in the upcoming general election. With general elections coming later this year in…
Malaysia’s fake news law will not be confined to political space
Proposed laws to curb the spread of fake news will not be confined to political space says government. The proposed laws to curb fake news will apply to all and is not confined to…
Malaysia debate religious conversion law
The Malaysian government’s recent announcement that it may reintroduce a clause preventing the conversion of children to Islam by one parent has sparked debate in the country.…