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Malaysia has blocked access to a popular news Web site that has often run afoul of authorities for its sensational political reporting, sparking complaints Thursday (28 Aug) that the government has reneged on its pledge to keep cyberspace uncensored.
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission, the government's industry regulator, ordered local Internet service providers on Wednesday to cut off access to the Malaysia Today site, said a commission official who requested anonymity because of the sensitivity of the issue.
The site was deemed to have broken the law, the official said, adding that the commission would issue a formal statement with details later.
More: http://mt.harapanmalaysia.com/2008/content/view/11925/84/
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