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World Press Freedom Index

How many more journalists must die, RSF? — Rocky Bru

Despite the unprecedented culling of reporters in occupied Palestine, Israel has lost only 11 spots on RSF’s World Press Freedom Index; China is still considered dangerous; Malaysia is up by only 19 places

Media council reforms fuelled Malaysia’s press freedom progress: Teo Nie Ching

Deputy Minister points to the Malaysian Media Council Bill as a key driver behind the country’s rise in global press freedom rankings

RSF downgrade fine, priority is combating racism, bigotry: Anwar on press freedom index drop

PM remains unfazed by Malaysia's lower ranking, emphasising government's focus, prioritising rakyat’s well-being over international scores

RSF acknowledges Malaysia as model for press freedom in Southeast Asia: Fahmi

Comms minister says watchdog is willing to collaborate with the government to enhance media freedom in the country

RSF report: pre-Madani era incidents drive Malaysia’s press freedom ranking decline

Long-running cases revolving around Clare Rewcastle-Brown, Pakistani journalist Syed Fawad Ali Shah, the blocking of TV Pertiwi, earned the watchdog’s attention

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DoSM estimates Malaysia’s population to be 34.1 mil in 2024

Three states with the highest population are Selangor, Johor, Sabah

Egypt’s prestigious Al-Azhar University’s admittance of a non-Muslim student could serve as an example to learn from – Hafiz Hassan

Despite being an Islamic institution with rigorous requirements, the school made an exception to its rules in 2017

National Hockey Stadium: PSM restricts concerts to just two in April to prepare for Nations Cup

The shows will help cover the refurbishment costs for the facility