PETALING JAYA: The Malaysian Media Council (MMC) has expressed its concern over a Tamil-language portal journalist’s arrest while covering a story on undocumented migrants at the Kulim Hi-Tech Park (KHTP). On Monday, Thinathanti director Pavalaselvan Marimuthu confirmed journalist Kalidas Subramaniom’s arrest by Kulim district police at around 3pm. According to Pavalaselvan, Kalidas had gone to KHTP on March 26 with seven other individuals, including media practitioners, activists, and non-governmental organisation (NGO) representatives. “They were there to cover allegations that over 300 undocumented migrants were working without valid permits in the area. Pavalaselvan explained that Kulim police contacted Kalidas to record his statement in relation to allegations of trespassing.

Source: The Star March 30, 2026 16:49 UTC