malaysia Archives

Can Tumblr help this Malaysian woman defeat sexism and go into space?

“[I]f your tampon burst while you are in space, the entire spacecraft will be spoilt.”

On Sep 13, 2013 by Aja Romano

Protesters arrested at trade meeting that could determine Internet’s fate

The latest round of the Trans-Pacific Partnership, an international agreement that could bog down the Internet with intellectual property regulations, is on now in Malaysia.

On Jul 22, 2013 by Kevin Collier

Tech

Craigslist ad from a jilted husband inspires murder-for-hire plot

Steven Gordon said he never planned to murder anyone. But text messages between him and another man indicate otherwise.

On May 31, 2013 by Kevin Morris

Internet Culture

Malaysia’s ruling party tries to silence online critics after election

In the wake of last Sunday's elections, the government is going after bloggers and online publications with renewed vigor.

On May 8, 2013 by Curt Hopkins

Internet Culture

Malaysian woman uses YouTube to report domestic violence

19-year-old Amanda Fong Kim Yen posted security camera footage on YouTube as evidence for a domestic violence claim against her husband.

On Sep 4, 2012 by Chase Hoffberger

Internet Culture

Malaysian websites go dark to protest Evidence Act changes

A controversial amendment to Malaysia's Evidence Act passed in April, but a protest by several prominent websites may have convinced the government to reconsider it.

On Aug 14, 2012 by Kevin Collier

Tech