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The Guardian - UK
The Guardian - UK
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Roy Greenslade

Signs of press freedom in Malaysia

The Malaysian government plans to grant a permit to the political party led by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim to launch its own newspaper. The move is viewed as part of the reforms aimed at allowing greater press freedom in the country. Media organisations in Malaysia can operate only with a government licence, which needs to be renewed every year. (Via Taipei Times)

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