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Malaysia - 08 MAY 2009 Authorities arrest 80 writers, activists, members of opposition during protests more...

Malaysia - 07 MAY 2009 CIJ condemns government's intimidation of media and electoral reform activist more...

Malaysia - 04 MAY 2009 On World Press Freedom Day, CIJ calls on government to implement media freedom road map more...

Malaysia - 16 APR 2009 PMO bars critical online newspaper from covering cabinet announcement more...

Malaysia - 09 APR 2009 Prime minister urged to repeal restrictive laws, foster conditions necessary for national dialogue more...

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MALAYSIA: EIGHTY ARRESTED IN STANDOFF OVER CONTROL OF PERAK STATE Last week the Malaysian government under new Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak arrested nearly 80 writers, opposition members and activists who were protesting the takeover of the northern state of Perak by the ruling federal government coalition Barisan Nasional, reports IFEX interim member the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) in Malaysia. FULL STORY

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Attacks on the Press in 2008: Malaysia Committee to Protect Journalists (February 2009) download...

World Report 2009: Malaysia Human Rights Watch download...

SPEAKING OUT FOR FREE EXPRESSION 1987-2007 AND BEYOND: Malaysia ARTICLE 19 download...