KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 21 — The government should monitor news portal Malaysiakini to prevent the spread of foreign agendas and opposition parties, Mingguan Malaysia said today.

Writing under their shared Awang Selamat pseudonym, the editors of Utusan Malaysia’s Sunday edition claimed that Malaysiakini has helped promote foreign agendas and even tried to overthrow the ruling government via illegal rallies.

"There are too much evidence of manipulation and threat from the portal as it brings foreign agenda and of the opposition parties.

"There have been several times that Malaysiakini has failed to help certain parties including illegal rallies like the Arab Spring to overthrow the democratically elected ruling government,” Awang Selamat wrote.

The column warned the authorities that the situation in the country could worsen if Malaysiakini was allowed to be and it should be monitored closely for the future wellbeing of the country.

"If there is a portal that should be monitored on the name of nation building, security and to block seditious elements as well lowly comments, it’s none other than Malaysiakini.

"Even though the portal gives excuses like it’s not responsible for user comments, that is all a trick. Till when this will be allowed?” Awang questioned.

Utusan’s column was in reference to a statement made by activist Ab Jalil Backer who claimed that Malaysiakini has become the hub to post comments by those who are not intellectually capable.