MALAYSIA - TRANSPORT Minister Datuk Ong Tee Keat said the authorities should not block access to websites and blogs that do not share the same views with those in power in the country, reported Nanyang Siang Pau.

The daily quoted him as saying that there should be no impediment to freedom of speech and information posted on blogs.

"Personally I am against blocking access to blogs, which posted views and articles not in line with those in power.

"To me, the move can be seen as going backward," he said.

Ong said blogs that had become a new platform for freedom of speech, had even brought in challenges to countries that offer limitation to freedom of speech.

On claims that many Opposition party members were spreading lies via blogs, Ong suggested that whoever felt they have been wronged could respond through a similar platform.