New York, September 15, 2009—The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the recent official harassment of Malaysiakini, a widely read online news site that has faced persistent threats from government authorities over its 11-year history.
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Urge China to free jailed journalists
CPJ calls on President Obama to press China for the release of jailed journalists, including Shi Tao, imprisoned for "leaking state secrets," and Hu Jia, left, held for "incitement to subvert state power." China is imprisoning 26 writers and editors. Punishments for Chinese citizens interviewed by foreign journalists are intensifying, and pressure is increasing on Chinese employees of foreign news outlets.
• Journalists imprisoned in China
• Journalists imprisoned in China
Dear Prime Minister Najib: The Committee to Protect Journalists is writing to express its longstanding concerns about Malaysia's restricted media environment and to urge you to undertake reforms that allow for greater press freedom, both for the mainstream and fast emerging online news media.
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New York, September 23, 2008—The Committee to Protect Journalists condemns the two-year jail term handed down to Malaysian blogger Raja Petra Kamarudin by the country’s home minister today. Police arrested Raja Petra, who founded and edits the Malaysia Today Web site, on September 12 under the strict Internal Security Act,...
New York, September 12, 2008—The Committee to Protect Journalists strongly condemns the arrests today of Raja Petra Kamarudin, founder and editor of the influential Malaysia Today Web site and blog, and Sin Chew Daily reporter Tan Hoon Cheng. Three newspapers, including Sin Chew Daily, have also been officially threatened with...
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