The latest edition of British weekly The Economist has been banned in Malaysia, according to industry sources.<br /><br />"Yes, it has been banned," said one source that operates a bookshop in Kuala Lumpur. A separate source also confirmed the matter.<br /><br />The reason behind the ban has not been disclosed. Malaysiakini has contacted the Home Ministry and The Economist for comment.<br /><br />However, this week's edition contains an article that touches on Southeast Asian royals, including those in Malaysia. The article is available online.
