Article Related To Sedition Act

Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's lawyer says he plans to challenge the validity of certain Sedition Act provisions in the Federal Court.

As we wrap-up 2024 and set resolutions for year ahead, this episode of #ConsiderThis explores Malaysia’s state of freedom of expression this year: Are we moving forward? Melisa Idris speaks with Nalini Elumalai, Senior Malaysia Programme Officer at ARTICLE 19 which is an NGO dedicated to freedom of expression, and Wathshlah Naidu, Executive Director of the Center for Independent Journalism, about the recently released 2024 Report on the State of Freedom of Expression in Malaysia.

The decision involves a case where Muhyiddin is accused of making seditious remarks during the recent Nenggiri by-election campaign.

Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar says, currently the Sedition Act is retained, to preserve public order and national security.

In the same proceedings, the judge also granted Muhyiddin an exemption from attending the next mention hearing due to logistical reasons.

The Kedah Menteri Besar's first representation was dismissed by the AGC in May.

Police check found that the 37-year-old man left the country in 2016 and there was no record of his re-entry to Malaysia after that.

Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the police received the report on Muhyiddin's alleged seditious remarks directly from the Pahang palace.

Negative remarks about royalty can be prosecuted under a colonial-era Sedition Act.

Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris was charged with posting seditious publication against His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim on his X account.

Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has been detained today for investigations under Sedition Act 1948 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.

Datuk Masri Mohd Daud said the case did not involve difficult or complex legal issues as claimed by Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.

Filing a notice of motion to transfer the case to Shah Alam High Court was not a reason that should be considered to postpone the trial.

Freedom of speech continues to be prioritised but it does not mean freedom to slander, says Fahmi Fadzil.

The role of the AG as the Public Prosecutor is well established and protected under Article 145 of the Federal Constitution.

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