The Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984's (PPPA) continued existence and proposed expansion has drawn sharp criticism from media freedom advocates who view it as a tool for controlling the media.

When contacted, Sinar Project coordinator Khairil Yusof highlighted the government's previous use of the PPPA to suppress the print media.

Expressing concerns over Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail's proposal to extend the law to online media, Khairil feared it would tighten government control and threaten media freedom on digital platforms...