WHY is the government charging someone for writing a satirical piece? On 2 Sep 2010, Irwan Abdul Rahman, a Malay Mail executive editor was charged over a blog posting entitled “TNB to sue WWF over earth hour.” Irwan’s posting on his website Nose4news was below a huge banner with the words “The truth is out […]
Information Ministry
Info ministry wary of blogs highlighting communism
KUALA LUMPUR, 28 May 2009: The Ministry of Information, Communications and Culture will always be wary of blogs or groups trying to highlight issues on communism without taking into account the present background of the country. Its minister, Datuk Seri Dr Rais Yatim said the ministry could take action according to the communications and multimedia […]
RTM and Info Dept to provide facilities to clarify fatwa
KUALA LUMPUR, 25 Nov 2008: Radio Television Malaysia (RTM) and the Information Department are ready to provide time for quarters concerned to provide clarification to the people about ‘fatwa’ (edicts) issued in the country, said Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek. He said RTM and the Information Department had the infrastructure and the facilities to […]
Chinese talk show to know its fate by 1st Jan
By Ng Boon HooiKUALA LUMPUR, 20 Nov 2008: Chinese talk show What Say You, which was abruptly taken off the air last month, will know its fate by 1st Jan, said Information Minister Datuk Ahmad Shabery Cheek. He said the ministry is still studying whether to continue with the programme, which last aired on 26 Oct. Its primetime […]
