Freedom of expression continues to be curtailed in Malaysia, says Suaram

PETALING JAYA: Freedom of expression continues to be curtailed in the country with a drastic increase in the use of the Sedition Act 1948 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (CMA) this year, says Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram).

Reduce prison population as a mitigation strategy

A letter from SEVAN DORAISAMY, Executive Director, Suara Rakyat Malaysia (Suaram),

Harmony cannot be achieved by force of law

FROM SEVAN DORAISAMY , Executive director Suara Rakyat Malaysia

Hope in the shadows: theatre group Plasticity focuses on environmental issues, social justice

Through recycled props, theatre group Plasticity is shining a light on environmental issues and social justice.

Civil society groups urge govt to drop probes against Al Jazeera

PETALING JAYA: A group of individuals and civil society organisations, including the Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ), have urged the government to drop all investigations against Al Jazeera and their interviewees.  

Arts festival goes online

Exciting virtual programmes lined up for 16-day GTF starting Saturday.

George Town Festival 2020 goes virtual this year, with arts, culture and social issues

Streaming event: here comes a digital edition of the George Town Festival.

Foreigners need to stay out of China's affairs

Penang's arts scene kept alive by resilient community spirit

Beyond big projects, the state of the arts scene in Penang is slowly being reshaped by independent collectives and community-based spaces.

Marina, 14 other activists arrive at police HQ for questioning

KUALA LUMPUR: Datin Paduka Marina Mahathir and 14 other activists have arrived at Dang Wangi district police headquarters for questioning by the police concerning the rally in front of Sogo shopping mall Sunday (March 1).