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When does a lawsuit on journalists become a ‘SLAPP’? – Kassim Noor Mohamed

Criminologist says lawsuits against journalists should not automatically be viewed as attempts to silence the media, stressing the need to distinguish intimidation from legitimate legal recourse

A defamation suit is not necessarily an attack on press freedom, on the contrary… – Rocky Bru

Court battles give reporters the opportunity to defend the truth, fairness and public interest behind their work

Australia pushes Big Tech to fund local journalism

Proposed levy would see tech giants pay 2.25% of Australian revenue unless they strike deals with media outlets

Media Council to enforce ethics and accountability in journalism – Fahmi

Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil says the Malaysian Media Council, established under the Media Council Act 2025, will serve as a self-regulatory body to uphold ethical standards and handle public complaints against the media

How many more journalists must die, RSF? — Rocky Bru

Despite the unprecedented culling of reporters in occupied Palestine, Israel has lost only 11 spots on RSF’s World Press Freedom Index; China is still considered dangerous; Malaysia is up by only 19 places

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Duck and cover? FashionValet bought Vivy’s 30 Maple for RM95 mil in 2018

Purchase of Duck's holding company which appears to be owned wholly by Datin Vivy Yusof and husband Datuk Fadzarudin Shah Anuar was made same year GLICs invested RM47 mil

12 hours on the road no guarantee for liveable wages, say several food delivery riders

Long working hours and cut-throat remuneration structure have been a bane for food delivery riders recently with some considering to leave their current service platform for another – or find a new job altogether.

National shuttlers demand RM2 million salaries: can BAM keep up financially?

Several top athletes aim for salaries that could outpace even the highest-earning footballers, raising questions about the sustainability of funding within Malaysian sports