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Govt to reverse ban on Shamsiah Fakeh’s memoir, other communist-related books

Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution introduces new review process and publisher consultations

‘Unforgettable birthday gift’: satirist Fahmi Reza claims he’s barred from overseas travel

This is the second travel ban imposed on the graphic artist in under two weeks, following his deportation from Sabah on May 29

Books now a threat? LFL slams crackdown on peaceful Dataran reading group

Rights group questions whether public space, free expression are under siege after students told to disperse for reading in public

Regulating social media to protect children is a multi-agency effort, groups tell MCMC

Children’s issues cover many facets thus their digital rights and freedom of expression must not be restricted in the process of licensing platforms  

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. 

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National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports

RM200m World Cup rights fee puts Malaysia’s 2026 viewing at risk

Malaysia could miss live coverage of the 2026 FIFA World Cup as a steep RM200 million broadcasting fee strains Astro and RTM, raising doubts over whether fans will be able to watch football’s biggest tournament

Education Ministry scraps teacher training system to lighten workload

Minister Fadhlina Sidek vows to help teachers focus on what matters most – teaching – as new curriculum changes approach

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