1.0Committee to Protect Journalistshttps://cpj.orgCPJ Staffhttps://cpj.org/author/john/Attacks on the Press 2001: Malaysia - Committee to Protect Journalistsrich600338<blockquote class="wp-embedded-content" data-secret="bBs4lCdzvZ"><a href="https://cpj.org/2002/03/attacks-on-the-press-2001-malaysia/">Attacks on the Press 2001: Malaysia</a></blockquote><iframe sandbox="allow-scripts" security="restricted" src="https://cpj.org/2002/03/attacks-on-the-press-2001-malaysia/embed/#?secret=bBs4lCdzvZ" width="600" height="338" title="“Attacks on the Press 2001: Malaysia” — Committee to Protect Journalists" data-secret="bBs4lCdzvZ" frameborder="0" marginwidth="0" marginheight="0" scrolling="no" class="wp-embedded-content"></iframe><script type="text/javascript">
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In 2001, Malaysia's ruling National Front coalition, led by aging strongman Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad, sought to broaden already tight controls on the press through coercion, ownership changes, verbal bullying, and backroom personnel moves. Currently, all publications must obtain an annual press license to operate, and the permit can be withdrawn without judicial review. Radio…https://cpj.org/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/cpj-logo.png24001260