TechBeat 9: Old-skool protests

Join in the tech show that brings together tech pundits, entrepreneurs and media producers in Malaysia to discuss the latest news in tech and digital media. This week, host John Lim is joined by Daniel CerVentus from entrepreneurs.my, Zan Azlee from fatbidin.tv, and Zurairi from PopTeeVee to discuss:

1) The Malaysian Home Ministry’s plans to amend the Printing Presses and Publications Act (PPPA) to be more inclusive of online media. Sounds like censorship to us.

2) Google opens Malaysia office: What are their plans here?

3) Groupon launches Malaysian site by acquiring local group-buying startup, GroupsMore.

4) Egypt bans Facebook, BlackBerry Internet Service in an effort to curb protesters.

5) A viral video of animal abuse makes it onto YouTube, prompting Malaysians to hunt for abuser.

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