COMMENT | It is now one year since Anwar Ibrahim was sworn in as the tenth prime minister. Since then, Pakatan Harapan and BN joined hands to form the Madani unity government, cementing a change in our political landscape after a tumultuous period filled with controversy.

Although the change signalled reform in the nation in terms of actualising a multiparty democracy, we do not see this as the end of the line in achieving a truly democratic nation.

The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) continues to scrutinise the government so that it upholds a key aspect of any thriving democracy, the freedom of expression.

To consistently hold the government accountable, CIJ sees fit to commemorate the one-year anniversary by providing a review of the government’s performance in regard to freedom of expression...