Malaysia Cracks Down on Bloggers

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Malaysia Cracks Down on Bloggers

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Thought this might be interesting as the topic of Malaysia being a possible ex-pat alternative to Thailand has been raised on the forum many times. A taste of things to come for those considering a move there....?

See link for story:

http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/world/asia-p ... 915002.stm
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Looks like they're learning from their northern neighbours.

Freedom of speech? Who needs it!
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freedom of speech, does that exist anywhere in the world these days?
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redzonerocker wrote:freedom of speech, does that exist anywhere in the world these days?
It does in my house as long as I'm talking. :mrgreen: Pete :cheers:
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[It does in my house as long as I'm talking. Pete ]
thats a brave statement indeed pete!!
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redzonerocker wrote:[It does in my house as long as I'm talking. Pete ]
thats a brave statement indeed pete!!
It all depends upon who is wearing the pakowma in the family. :rasta: Pete :cheers:
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then i :bow: to your superior wisdom :D
be careful though, you never know who's watching & listening :duck:
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