Obstacles and Opportunities for Free Speech in Malaysia
Free speech faces a paradox in Malaysia.
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Free speech faces a paradox in Malaysia.
AUGUST 28 — Laws on freedom of expression have a chance for revision under a new government. Free speech faces a paradox in Malaysia. Despite the guarantees contained in Article...
Laws on freedom of expression have a chance for revision under a new govt.
KUALA LUMPUR: The Sessions Court here on Friday (June 23) discharged and acquitted Umno supreme council member Datuk Lokman Noor Adam of two charges of spreading false news on his Facebook page regarding the entry of Indian nationals spreading the Covid-19 virus and the death of a police officer due to vaccination in April and May 2021.
Judge says defence succeeded in raising reasonable doubts about case.