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Two media organizations have filed suit against Donald Trump over Truth API, a service charging subscribers up to $100,000 monthly for early access to his Truth Social posts, arguing it undermines market integrity and violates constitutional principles of equal information access.
eBay has agreed to pay nearly US$50 million to settle a case brought by journalists David and Ina Steiner over a harassment campaign by former employees in 2019. The settlement includes US$7 million in charitable donations and contains no confidentiality clause.
Six major Indonesian press unions have demanded President Prabowo Subianto apologise for calling journalists 'londo ireng' during a speech, claiming the colonial-era term denigrates the profession and undermines democratic principles.
Hong Kong's security chief has directed booksellers to screen their stock against national security concerns, prompting fresh arrests at independent bookstores and sparking regional concerns over censorship and freedom of expression.
A Philippine vlogger known for political commentary was killed in a shooting in Caloocan City on Friday. The incident raises concerns about press freedom and safety for digital media personalities in the region.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim has cautioned Malaysian media practitioners to maintain ethical standards and national identity whilst adopting new technologies, warning against foreign ideological influence through digital platforms.
Sarawak Premier Tan Sri Abang Johari Tun Openg has called on media practitioners to harmonize press freedom with ethical standards amid rapid technological advancement and artificial intelligence integration in journalism.
Singapore's High Court has ordered Bloomberg to pay S$230,000 in damages to each of two senior government ministers over a 2024 article examining luxury property transactions, ruling the story defamed their reputations.
Israeli police arrested four suspects Saturday over allegations they damaged a vehicle carrying CNN journalists in the occupied West Bank, an incident the broadcaster characterised as an attack by Israeli settlers on its crew.
Malaysia's parliament advanced competition law amendments and rice sector reforms while debating human rights concerns and press freedom, with PM Anwar Ibrahim addressing MSME support and declining press freedom rankings.
South Korea has enacted tough legislation against fake news with penalties up to 1 billion won, but journalists and opposition lawmakers warn it could threaten democratic freedoms and press independence.
Vietnam has arrested the author of a controversial biography of Ho Chi Minh and a social media influencer for their roles in promoting the book. The crackdown reflects the country's strict controls on historical narratives.
Communications Minister Datuk Fahmi Fadzil has urged the government to bolster the Malaysian Media Council as a self-regulatory body, while encouraging social media platforms to participate in managing content standards across digital ecosystems.
The Malaysian Media Council has endorsed Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim's directive that complaints involving journalists must first be submitted to the Council's independent review process rather than proceeding directly to legal action.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced that complaints against journalists from recognised media outlets must be reviewed by the Malaysian Media Council before any investigations or enforcement action can proceed.
Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim attributes Malaysia's decline in the World Press Freedom Index to enforcement actions against media outlets over content involving religion, race, and the royal institution, rather than political suppression.
Parliament will tackle MSME funding difficulties and Malaysia's falling media freedom ranking today, with lawmakers questioning government support measures and press sector safeguards.
A High Court has awarded businessman Yeoh Ee Seong RM400,000 in damages following his successful defamation suit against Sin Chew Media Corporation Bhd over an article linking him to a lawyer's assault.
Lam Wing-kee, the Hong Kong bookseller whose 2015 detention by Chinese authorities galvanized international concern over Beijing's grip on Hong Kong freedoms, has died in Taipei at 70 after a cancer relapse.