1996-03-10
Craig A. Johnson
Finally, a country that takes a healthy stand on the value of free
communication! Notice those words -- "social responsibility."
--caj
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Date: Sat, 09 Mar 1996 18:45:53 -0500
From: Dave Farber <•••@••.•••>
Subject: IP: Malaysia Is Against Curbs On Internet Debate
To: •••@••.••• (interesting-people mailing list)
Malaysia Is Against Curbs On Internet Debate
KUALA LUMPUR, Malaysia - Censoring Internet access will not solve
concerns over privacy and individual freedom in cyberspace,
Malaysia's Deputy Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim said.
"Censoring the Internet is not the solution. Simply closing
our doors will not only hurt us but push us back in the race for
growth and prosperity," he said in a speech at the launching
of the Internet World '96 conference
(http:/www.asiaconnect.com.my/asia-internet/)
Countries concerned with such issues should instead utilize the
Internet to reinforce social responsibility, he added. "Let us
not forget that an informed citizenry is also a responsible
citizenry," Anwar said.
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