Jul
29
2007
Malaysian leaders want to control Bloggers
Author: info12:00 noon
Government leaders in Kuala Lumpur want to control bloggers after corruption allegations on Inspector General of Police Musa Hassan and former Anti-Corruption Agency chief Zulkipli Mat Noor emerged in the internet. Musa Hassan was alleged to have accepted bribes to release three criminals.Government leaders believe blogs are being used to post slander against government leaders.
According Nazri Abdul Aziz, the minister in charge of legal affairs:
“Slander by bloggers, if not curtailed, will in the end cause the people to lose their confidence in the government, and it is for this reason that they should be made accountable for their report.”
Nazri reportedly said it is time to control blogs “to avoid slander being hurled against leaders”.Bloggers are also warned to exercise caution in their articles and to report directly to the Anti-Corruption Agency, rather than make unfair accusations on their blogs and websites.
Source: Report: Malaysian leaders want curbs on bloggers
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