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Home Ministry bans three more books over fears of ‘moral decline’, including one by a Malaysian

Scoop’s checks show My Shadow is Purple and All That’s Left in this World have LGBT-related elements, while Koleksi Puisi Masturbasi by local author Benz Ali has ‘unfiltered’ writing

The Cloudflare irony 

Tech giant works with US government to curtail internet censorship while the latter reroutes websites

Home Ministry pays FreedomFilmFest a ‘friendly visit’

While noting that visits from authorities are typical, organiser says such actions are unnecessary for an event which aims to educate

No journos arrested, no agencies shut: Fahmi refutes report on suppressed free speech

The government has not suppressed freedom of expression in the country, contrary to a report by Amnesty International, said Fahmi Fadzil. 

Disappointing: gag order upheld, Mentega Terbang director’s counsel mulls next step

Khairi’s counsel Zaid Malek expressed disappointment over the appellate court’s decision to dismiss Khairi’s motion.
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Over 23.6 million to benefit as new electricity tariff kicks in July 1

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MetMalaysia forecasts cool conditions and brief shifts in rainfall patterns before returning to normal

Malaysia sees 11.1% increase in crime rate, with property offences and assaults leading the rise

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