Video clips critical of govt still blocked, accounts deleted
There has been an uptick in restrictions of TikTok clips critical of government policies under Anwar Ibrahim's administration.
Lawyers slam 'climate of fear' after arrest of govt critic over social media post
Lawyers for Liberty recalls the constitutional guarantee of freedom of speech and warns the police against the misuse of power to clamp down on dissenting opinions.
Lawyers school Fahmi on media freedom
Lawyers for Liberty says the constitutional restrictions to freedom of speech do not encompass inaccurate statements.
Nordic govts seek to de-escalate tension as more Qurans burned
The countries have deplored the burnings of the Quran but cannot prevent it under constitutional laws protecting freedom of speech.
Laws not for clamping down on opposition, Mahathir responds to Fahmi's outburst
The former prime minister questions freedom of speech in the country.
Shahidan questions PH on freedom of speech after TikTok account blocked
Deputy minister Teo Nie Ching however denies government involvement.
Public free to speak on social media, but not on sensitive issues, says Fahmi
The communications and digital minister says the government will take swift action in the event of any public disturbance caused by such actions or problems through the spread of deviant teachings, militant extremism, and terrorism.
Media free to report but within limits of law, says Fahmi
The communications and digital minister says media practitioners must avoid spreading fake news and slander.
Cops, govt slammed after teens arrested over video rants on SPM history paper
Lawyers for Liberty calls the police action excessive, saying it is a matter for the school and parents to take up.
PN slams govt over freedom of speech after TikTok action
Its youth wing says Pakatan Harapan pledged to uphold the freedom of expression in its election manifesto.
Creative activism not a crime, says group questioning latest police probe under 'reformist' govt
Lawyers for Liberty reminds PH of its promise to empower free speech under its rule.
Contemptuous expressions and freedom of speech
Any business which maintains internet discussion forums should be aware of and guard against the risks of liability for comments by third parties.
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