The Malaysian Insider (TMI) has been ‘banned’ on the grounds of national security.

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MCMC confirms TMI ban, warns portals to keep in line https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/331729 @SKMM_MCMC @tm_insider

The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) today confirmed that it has blocked access to news portal The Malaysian Insider, via Malaysian internet service providers (ISPs).

However, it did not mention how the portal flouted Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act, which deals with abuse of communications networks.

The MCMC in a statement said the ban was following “public complaints” and reminded news portals to not publish unverified reports.

“MCMC reminds news portals not to spread or publish articles which veracity has yet to be confirmed.

“This could invite confusion and cause unwanted situations,” it said in a statement.

While MCMC did not specify it, among articles published by The Malaysian Insider today cited a source as saying that the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission has “credible evidence to frame charges” against Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak.

The report cites an unnamed MACC operations review panel member.

“The MACC investigators had collected sufficient evidence to prove a prima facie case against Najib,” the panel member told The Malaysian Insider.

As at 7.17pm, The Malaysian Insider is only inaccessible to readers via Celcom and Unifi ISPs.

https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/331729

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The Malaysian Insider (TMI) joins the ranks of Malaysia Chronicle and Sarawak Report in being ‘banned’.

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‏@tm_insider

TMI banned on grounds of ‘national security’ http://bit.ly/1LeImDv

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‏@malaysiakini

This is how it looks like when we try to access TMI. #BlackDay4OnlineMedia https://www.malaysiakini.com/news/331711

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TMI banned on grounds of ‘national security’

Published: 25 February 2016 5:41 PM | Updated: 25 February 2016 6:35 PM

The Malaysian Insider turns eight today but has been blocked by several Internet providers following a ban for “national security” reasons by Malaysia’s Internet regulators.

Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) Zulkarnain Mohd Yasin enforcement chief confirmed the ban in a text message.

“We will issue a statement,” he told The Malaysian Insider.

However, sources said MCMC had ordered Internet Service Providers to block The Malaysian Insider for “national security” reasons.

It had wanted this as the nature of the offense might affect national stability, public order and harmony, and economic stability.

Several readers alerted The Malaysian Insider when they discovered they were unable to access the news portal as it had been “banned” by MCMC.

Some readers using Celcom and Unifi, both provided by state-controlled firms, complained about the block.

They were greeted with a note that said the news portal Malaysian had flouted laws.

However, no notice was sent to The Malaysian Insider about flouting any laws.

“This is an unpleasant surprise. MCMC has replied to my query and said they will issue a statement,” editor and chief executive Jahabar Sadiq said today. – February 25, 2016.

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Happy 8th anniversary @tm_insider !!! On this day of celebrations, the Malaysian government bans/blocks it. #ThisIsMalaysia #BetterNation

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Solidarity with blocked Malaysian Insider – http://anilnetto.com/society/media/solidarity-with-malaysian-insider/ …