Internet Censorship Monitoring Resources

by Khairil Yusof published Mar 18, 2026

Abandon plans to amend CMA, groups tell gov’t

by Khairil Yusof — last modified Mar 18, 2026 09:52 AM
A report on several Malaysian human rights organizations and civil society coalitions urging the government to halt proposed amendments to the CMA. The groups cite concerns over lack of transparency, the potential for increased executive power to stifle online dissent, and the negative impact on democratic expression and women's rights.

Malaysia Drops the Pretense of Not Censoring the Internet

by Jeremy Malcolm — last modified Jan 30, 2026 05:01 PM
This article reports on the Malaysian government's 2015 decision to block the Sarawak Report, marking a significant reversal of Prime Minister Najib Razak’s 2011 pledge to maintain an uncensored internet. The censorship followed investigative reports by the Sarawak Report and the Wall Street Journal regarding the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal, involving the alleged transfer of $700 million into the Prime Minister’s personal accounts.