Will MMC end erroneous articles, partisan coverage, the arrest of journalists?

The idea for the council was first mooted in 1973.

PARLIAMENT | PN uses news portal in defence of media and speech freedom.

Johan warns of threat to press freedom amid media crackdown.

Experts call the measure unwarranted and overreach.

The desperation of the times when a small group brought down a giant regime.

UPDATED 7.54PM | Fahmi says second reading will be done this session if there's time.

The coalition is reneging on its promises, one step at a time.

Minister says he can't comment on matters outside his ministry's jurisdiction.

This is in solidarity with protest against proposed amendments to PPPA.

PKR-led federal government guilty of same things it criticised BN for.

There are issues they were always critical about, but are now silent.

M'sian govt continues its track record of repressing press freedom.

I'm sure Malaysiakini will continue holding truth to power.

UPDATED 12.25PM | PARLIAMENT | Govt allows freedom of expression but is also bound by Council of Rulers' strict rules.

Let journalists report freely on issues of public interest, says int’l press group.

Mkini columnist appears to wilfully misrepresent actions, motives of govt.

Regressive policies would weaken media's role as democratic watchdog, says MP.

PARLIAMENT | Reduced income, job losses affecting the industry, minister says.

Former minister however has targeted Malaysiakini journalists in the past.

The police's overreaction shows govt's wavering stance on reforms.

The police report or 'Borang 55' has become a tool for all and sundry to serve their purpose.

Simple denials or admitting errors would have been enough, says Nik Aziz.

UPDATED 3.45PM | 'Journalists can protect their sources, but must cooperate with any probe.'

It reflects badly on police image, gives impression force 'cannot be touched'.

Madani govt's trajectory raises serious concerns.

An administration that accepts criticisms is a strong govt, she says.

Group draws comparison to North Korea, China, and Singapore.

Govt must intervene as some news sites continuously incite racial sentiments - minister.

'When criticisms are silenced, govt becomes more authoritarian.'