A Malaysian who writes a web-log has started a hunger strike in jail after writing an article allegedly linking a top leader to the killing of a Mongolian woman.

The founder and editor of the popular Malaysia Today site, Raja Petra Kama-ruddin, has been charged with sedition for allegedly implicating Deputy prime minister Najib Razak and his wife in the murder in October 2006.

He refused to post bail opting instead to be locked up until his trial begins on this October.

Two police officers from an elite force, whose duties included guarding the prime minister and Mr Najib, were charged with the killing.

Mr Najib, who is expected to take over as the next prime minister has denied any involvement in her death.

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