KUALA LUMPUR, Aug 14 — Former Umno Youth chief Khairy Jamaluddin has expressed solidarity with Malaysiakini after its reporters were investigated for a recent report citing...
After podcast probed over interview with Abang Jo, Khairy says in solidarity with Malaysiakini reporters as part of ‘media’ fraternity
“I wouldn’t say it’s a harassment, but it created an uncomfortable feeling,” Khairy related over his experience, but acknowledged the professionalism of the police officers. The duo said the investigation followed a police report over the episode, which had asked Abang Johari for his opinion on the autonomy of Sarawak within Malaysia.
Last week, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Razarudin Husain said that the police would take action against any news reports deemed malicious or defamatory, under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act and Section 505 of the Penal Code on making statements conducing to public mischief.
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