Malaysia
Government actions against journalists in Malaysia
RSF 2026 rank: 95th of 180. World Press Freedom Index of Reporters Without Borders (RSF); rank 1 is the freest.
The number of entries reflects the depth of this record, not the severity of a country's conduct.
Malaysia is in South-eastern Asia, Asia. The record holds 1 incident in which the government of Malaysia, or an official, court or legislature there, limited journalists' ability to report.
Tactics used
Heads of government at the time
Incidents by year
1998
| Date | Incident | Tactic | Stage | Head of government | Outcome |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| September 20, 1998 | Malaysia pressures domestic media and monitors foreign correspondents after arresting former deputy premier Anwar Ibrahim | Surveillance and subpoenas | Pressure | Mahathir Mohamad | Unknown |
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