Press freedom in the digital age


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Tomorrow is World Press Freedom Day (WPFD).

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Roger Tan , column , press freedom

Roger Tan

Roger Tan

The writer, a senior lawyer, is formerly a law lecturer and member of the Malaysian Bar Council.

   

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