By Steve Lopez
Friday, January 28 2000 08:17 PM
URL: http://www.zdnetasia.com/news/hardware/0,39042972,13024884,00.htm

KUALA LUMPUR--Malaysia once again reaffirmed that there will be no censorship of the Internet.

Energy, Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Amar Leo Moggie made clear that the issue of illegal cybercafe gambling was not to be confused with the issue of censorship or freedom on the Internet.

He emphasised that any gambling activity required licensing under current Malaysian laws and cybercafe owners who encourage and operate cyber gambling are acting illegally.

He also noted that at present there are no any plans to introduce new legislation to control cybercafes.

However if the cafe owner is operating illegally, then the police would have to take action.

When asked to comment on the implementation of the controversial Online Content Code, Moggie said that discussions were ongoing and the draft is currently being reviewed.

He stated that the code is meant to be a guideline for local web-content developers and it would seek to establish high standards for the content industry.

Moggie was speaking at the signing ceremony between Fujitsu Computer Systems Malaysia Sdn Bhd and McDonald's Malaysia yesterday.