AWANI Tonight: Social media licences will not curb freedom of speech - PM
New social media regulations will not curb freedom of speech in Malaysia but are intended to tackle crime and harmful information online, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Tue Jul 30 2024
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Don’t jeopardise country’s democracy although freedom of speech prioritised - Fahmi
Freedom of speech continues to be prioritised but it does not mean freedom to slander, says Fahmi Fadzil.
Mon Jan 15 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
![Robert F. Kennedy Jr sues Google, YouTube for alleging censorship Robert F. Kennedy Jr sues Google, YouTube for alleging censorship](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/71691122119_RobertFKennedyJr.jpg)
Robert F. Kennedy Jr sues Google, YouTube for alleging censorship
Presidential hopeful Robert F. Kennedy Jr's lawsuit claims his freedom of speech has been violated.
Fri Aug 04 2023
![Freedom of speech guaranteed, but within legal limits - Fahmi Fadzil Freedom of speech guaranteed, but within legal limits - Fahmi Fadzil](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-12/61670505299_MENTERI.jpg)
Freedom of speech guaranteed, but within legal limits - Fahmi Fadzil
Fahmi Fadzil said today that he will defend the right to freedom of speech, but only if it is based on existing laws.
Thu Dec 08 2022
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Saifuddin: Practise freedom of speech in an ethical, mature manner
Freedom of speech and expression in an ethical and mature manner must be practised in the interests and well-being of the ummah, said Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah.
Tue Apr 27 2021
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Emergency ordinance not aimed at restricting freedom of speech, protects affected parties - MCMC
The Emergency Ordinance is aimed to protect individuals or organisations from becoming victims of fraud and defamation.
Fri Mar 19 2021
![UK: Harry and Meghan spur freedom of speech debate UK: Harry and Meghan spur freedom of speech debate](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2021-03/81614752276_Harry.jpg)
UK: Harry and Meghan spur freedom of speech debate
The fallout from Prince Harry and Meghan Markle's interview with Oprah continued apace on Wednesday.
Thu Mar 11 2021
![China jails citizen-journalist for four years over Wuhan virus reporting China jails citizen-journalist for four years over Wuhan virus reporting](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81584933191_Wuhan.jpg)
China jails citizen-journalist for four years over Wuhan virus reporting
Ms Zhang believes she is being persecuted for exercising her freedom of speech.
Mon Dec 28 2020
![Malaysia strongly condemns hate speech, defamation of Islam Malaysia strongly condemns hate speech, defamation of Islam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2020-03/81585033645_MenteriLuarDatuk.jpg)
Malaysia strongly condemns hate speech, defamation of Islam
Malaysia is committed to upholding freedom of speech and expression as fundamental human rights.
Wed Oct 28 2020
![Constitution must be amended for anti-party hopping law to be enacted - Takiyuddin Constitution must be amended for anti-party hopping law to be enacted - Takiyuddin](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2020-06/71591839374_TBTakiyuddin.jpg)
Constitution must be amended for anti-party hopping law to be enacted - Takiyuddin
Article 10(1)(c) of the Federal Constitution which provides for the freedom of speech, assembly and association must be amended if a law to check party hopping is to be enacted.
Mon Aug 10 2020
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Internet perlu undang-undang baharu - Mark Zuckerberg
Pengasas Facebook itu berkata dia percaya kerajaan dan undang-undang perlu memainkan peranan yang lebih aktif.
Sun Mar 31 2019
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CEO portal berita Rappler ditangkap polis
Maria Ressa ditahan atas dakwaan fitnah siber susulan laporan Rappler mengenai hubungan antara seorang ahli perniagaan dan seorang bekas hakim.
Thu Feb 14 2019
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China's vast Internet prison
A new law will limit free expression even further for the people of China.
Thu Nov 10 2016
![Australia concerned over journalists held in Malaysia Australia concerned over journalists held in Malaysia](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/http://img.astroawani.com/2016-03/81457855677_AustralianReporter.jpg)
Australia concerned over journalists held in Malaysia
Foreign Minister Julie Bishop says she is always concerned when there is a "crackdown on freedom of speech", especially in democratic countries.
Mon Mar 14 2016