The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) reported that Malaysian authorities invoked repressive laws 187 times in 2024 to restrict free speech, assembly, and expression,...
Media activists: Authorities used laws to ‘stifle free speech and assembly’ 187 times this year so far
KUALA LUMPUR, Dec 14 — Press advocacy group Centre for Independent Journalism has today accused Malaysian authorities of using laws 187 times so far this year to stifle free speech, assembly, and expression.launched today, CIJ said the Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 remain the “most weaponised tools”.
Other laws used were: Peaceful Assembly Act 2012 , Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984 , and the Penal Code. It also said that Online Safety Bill will introduce broad rules to regulate online platforms, but its ambiguous definition of harmful content may threaten freedom of expression and privacy.
Freedom Of Speech Communications And Multimedia Act 1998 Sedition Act 1948
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