July 2, 2010 9:54 PM

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Malaysia suspends publication of main opposition newspaper

Malaysia has suspended the publication of a main opposition newspaper, in a move political rivals today criticised as a crackdown on dissent. Suara Keadilan, run by opposition leader Anwar Ibrahim's Keadilan party, ran into trouble after the authorities said it violated publishing laws. The paper published a report which claimed a government agency is bankrupt.<br/><br/>The Home Ministry, which oversees Malaysia's newspapers, said it will not renew Suara Keadilan's permit, which expired on Wednesday. The ministry said it was not satisfied with the paper's explanation for the allegedly inaccurate report. In a statement, the ministry said a letter will be issued to inform the printer that it is not allowed to print until a decision is made on the renewal of its permit. The opposition vowed to defy the ban.

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