Updates

by Khairil Yusof — published May 28, 2018 , last modified Mar 09, 2026

Sinar Project News and Updates

Besieged Malaysian PM Doubles Down on Online Censorship Ahead of Anti-Corruption Rally

by Jeremy Malcolm — last modified Jan 30, 2026 04:45 PM

An EFF report detailing the Malaysian government's efforts to censor websites and block online access to the Bersih 2.0 anti-corruption rally amid a financial scandal involving Prime Minister Najib Razak.

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.

Online LGBT Censorship Malaysia

by Khairil Yusof — last modified May 21, 2025 10:12 AM

Internet Censorship Report on LGBT Community and News Websites Blocked in Malaysia