![IGP confirms UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal detained in Sabah IGP confirms UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal detained in Sabah](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/71688117249_TBAkmalSaleh.jpg)
IGP confirms UMNO Youth chief Dr Muhamad Akmal detained in Sabah
Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh has been detained today for investigations under Sedition Act 1948 and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Fri Apr 05 2024
![Obstacles and opportunities for free speech in Malaysia Obstacles and opportunities for free speech in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41693297812_Pavilion.jpg)
Obstacles and opportunities for free speech in Malaysia
Laws on freedom of expression have a chance for revision under a new government.
Tue Aug 29 2023
![Cabinet agrees in principle to review sedition Act 1948 - Azalina Cabinet agrees in principle to review sedition Act 1948 - Azalina](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/71689641088_AzalinaOthmanSaid.jpg)
Cabinet agrees in principle to review sedition Act 1948 - Azalina
Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said said she tabled the findings of the 3R Legal Dialogue in combating provocative issues.
Tue Jul 25 2023
![Hannah Yeoh records statement in Bukit Aman over social media post Hannah Yeoh records statement in Bukit Aman over social media post](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/81592896800_HannahYeoh.jpg)
Hannah Yeoh records statement in Bukit Aman over social media post
Yeoh arrived at Bukit Aman just before 10 am accompanied by her two lawyers, Gobind Singh Deo and Syahredzan Johan.
Tue Jun 23 2020
![AG to lead appeal against landmark sedition ruling AG to lead appeal against landmark sedition ruling](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-05/71463672203_CourtGavel.jpg)
AG to lead appeal against landmark sedition ruling
Attorney-General is leading the team in the government's appeal against a landmark ruling by the appellate court in declaring Section 3 (3) of the Sedition Act 1948 unconstitutional.
Wed Feb 22 2017
![Police probe man's claim to be Melaka Sultan Police probe man's claim to be Melaka Sultan](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/61436409841_SULTANMELAKA.jpg)
Police probe man's claim to be Melaka Sultan
The police have set up a special team to investigate a man's claim that he is the sultan of Melaka, said Central Melaka Police chief ACP Shaikh Abdul Adzis Shaikh Abdullah.
Tue Jan 05 2016
![A-G withdraws sedition charge against Teresa Kok A-G withdraws sedition charge against Teresa Kok](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-11/41448067839_TeresaKok.jpg)
A-G withdraws sedition charge against Teresa Kok
The Attorney-General's Chambers withdrew its charge against Teresa Kok who was charged under the Sedition Act 1948 over a video clip aired in conjunction with the Chinese New Year.
Sat Nov 21 2015
![Court dismisses UM professor Azmi Sharom's Sedition Act challenge Court dismisses UM professor Azmi Sharom's Sedition Act challenge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-10/51444099685_AzmiSharom.jpg)
Court dismisses UM professor Azmi Sharom's Sedition Act challenge
The Federal Court has dismissed Universiti Malaya law lecturer Associate Professor Dr. Azmi Sharom's challenge against the constitutionality of Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948.
Tue Oct 06 2015
![Don't bring written material that can incite racial hatred, PM tells rally-goers Don't bring written material that can incite racial hatred, PM tells rally-goers](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-07/81437624869_NAJIB.jpg)
Don't bring written material that can incite racial hatred, PM tells rally-goers
Datuk Seri Najib Razak has urged participants to comply with the rules and observe all laws including the Sedition Act 1948 during the rally.
Tue Sep 15 2015
![Johor secession: Will police investigate Johor prince? Johor secession: Will police investigate Johor prince?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-06/51434776179_khalid.jpg)
Johor secession: Will police investigate Johor prince?
Questions are being asked if Inspector-General of Police will investigate Johor price Tunku Idris Sultan Ibrahim under the Sedition Act 1948 for his Johor secession upload on Instagram.
Sat Jun 20 2015
![Sedition Act enough for Alvin Tan - Jamil Khir Sedition Act enough for Alvin Tan - Jamil Khir](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2015-04/61429841868_295x200.jpg)
Sedition Act enough for Alvin Tan - Jamil Khir
Datuk Seri Jamil Khir Baharom said the Sedition Act is enough to curb Alvin Tan as the country strives to remain peaceful and respected.
Fri Apr 24 2015
![Amendments to sedition act to create absolute security - Zahid Amendments to sedition act to create absolute security - Zahid](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/61373535087_295x200.jpg)
Amendments to sedition act to create absolute security - Zahid
The public should not view amendments to the Sedition Act 1948 from the technical aspect as they were made to create absolute security.
Sat Apr 11 2015
![Guan Eng castigated for wanting to be a hero Guan Eng castigated for wanting to be a hero](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-04/61367212927_295x200.jpg)
Guan Eng castigated for wanting to be a hero
An opposition Member of Parliament today was ticked off by backbenchers from Sabah for trying to put them at loggerheads with the government over the amendments to the Sedition Act 1948.
Thu Apr 09 2015
![Dewan Rakyat to debate amendments to Sedition Act 1948, today Dewan Rakyat to debate amendments to Sedition Act 1948, today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2013-07/61372762134_295x200.jpg)
Dewan Rakyat to debate amendments to Sedition Act 1948, today
The government today will present the Bill to amend the Sedition Act 1948 for the second and third reading in Dewan Rakyat.
Thu Apr 09 2015
![TMI editors arrested over hudud report TMI editors arrested over hudud report](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2014-06/51402531104_295x200.jpg)
TMI editors arrested over hudud report
The Malaysian Insider (TMI) editors Lionel Morais, Zulkifli Sulong and Amin Iskandar were arrested and will be investigated under the Sedition Act 1948.
Mon Mar 30 2015