Malaysian site is fined, raising fears of media gag

PUTRAJAYA: A leading Malaysian news site was fined $120,000 on Friday after being convicted of contempt over readers’ comments that criticised the judiciary, sparking concerns about worsening press freedom. Malaysiakini, a portal that made a name for itself by reporting on the misdeeds of the ruling elite, and its editor-in-chief Steven Gan were accused of contempt of court in a case brought by the attorney general.