![Thai court grants Thaksin bail, other politically charged cases to be heard in July Thai court grants Thaksin bail, other politically charged cases to be heard in July](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-02/71707218748_ThaksinShinawatra.jpg)
Thai court grants Thaksin bail, other politically charged cases to be heard in July
Thaksin Shinawatra avoided pre-trial detention for allegedly insulting the monarchy after a criminal court granted him bail today.
Tue Jun 18 2024
![Thai opposition lawmaker sentenced to 2 years in jail for insulting monarchy Thai opposition lawmaker sentenced to 2 years in jail for insulting monarchy](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2024-05/71716788226_ChonthichaLookkate.jpg)
Thai opposition lawmaker sentenced to 2 years in jail for insulting monarchy
The law is one of the strictest of its kind in the world and seeks to protect Thailand's powerful monarchy from criticism.
Mon May 27 2024
![Convicted Thai ex-PM Thaksin facing possible royal insults charge Convicted Thai ex-PM Thaksin facing possible royal insults charge](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-08/41692676680_ThaksinShinawatra.jpg)
Convicted Thai ex-PM Thaksin facing possible royal insults charge
Insulting the crown is a serious offence in Thailand, where constitution states the king must be held in a position of "revered worship".
Tue Feb 06 2024
![Wan Ji to begin nine months' jail sentence for insulting Selangor Sultan today Wan Ji to begin nine months' jail sentence for insulting Selangor Sultan today](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2017-04/51493259395_WanJiWanHussin.jpg)
Wan Ji to begin nine months' jail sentence for insulting Selangor Sultan today
Independent speaker Wan Ji Wan Hussin was ordered to begin serving his sentence for publishing offensive words and insulting the Sultan of Selangor via Facebook 11 years ago.
Mon Sep 25 2023
![Papagomo fined RM2,100 for hurting, insulting Syed Saddiq Papagomo fined RM2,100 for hurting, insulting Syed Saddiq](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2019-02/41551310714_Papagomo.jpg)
Papagomo fined RM2,100 for hurting, insulting Syed Saddiq
Papagomo was found guilty of injuring Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, as well as hurling disrespectful and insulting words at him.
Tue Sep 12 2023
![Defamation suit settled, Roslin apologises to Kenny Goh Defamation suit settled, Roslin apologises to Kenny Goh](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/81690752055_RoslinHashim.jpg)
Defamation suit settled, Roslin apologises to Kenny Goh
Muhammad Roslin Hashim apologised to Datuk Kenny Goh Chee Keong for making defamatory statements and insulting the latter live on Facebook.
Wed Sep 06 2023
![Not right to equate Muhammad Sanusi's arrest with PM's in 1998 - Fahmi Not right to equate Muhammad Sanusi's arrest with PM's in 1998 - Fahmi](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-07/41689755853_TBFahmiFadzil.jpg)
Not right to equate Muhammad Sanusi's arrest with PM's in 1998 - Fahmi
In 2021 there was an elderly man who was arrested at 3 or 4 am for allegedly insulting Kedah MB Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.
Wed Jul 19 2023
![Sanusi's statement: Sultan of Selangor considers matter not over yet Sanusi's statement: Sultan of Selangor considers matter not over yet](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-04/71681483480_SultanSelangor.jpg)
Sanusi's statement: Sultan of Selangor considers matter not over yet
The Sultan of Selangor, said the issue which is considered insulting to the Selangor royal institution, is not over yet.
Mon Jul 17 2023
![Inspector Sheila charged with insulting modesty of two men, criminally intimidating elderly woman Inspector Sheila charged with insulting modesty of two men, criminally intimidating elderly woman](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-06/61687751597_SheilaSharon.jpg)
Inspector Sheila charged with insulting modesty of two men, criminally intimidating elderly woman
Sheila Sharon Steven Kumar pleaded not guilty to all three charges.
Mon Jun 26 2023
![Seven IPs on offensive content opened since Dec 1 last year - Deputy Minister Seven IPs on offensive content opened since Dec 1 last year - Deputy Minister](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51673192611_TeoNieChing.jpg)
Seven IPs on offensive content opened since Dec 1 last year - Deputy Minister
Seven IPs have been opened regarding the spread of insulting content against religion, race, and the royal institutions, from Dec 1 last year to Jan 6 this year, said deputy minister Teo Nie Ching.
Sun Jan 08 2023
![Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial? Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial?](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2023-01/51672903757_INDONESIA.jpg)
Explainer: Why is Indonesia's new criminal code so controversial?
Indonesia's new criminal code ushers in a raft of new laws, including banning sex outside of marriage and insulting the president.
Thu Jan 05 2023
![Pas, UMNO should avoid attacking one another - Ismail Sabri Pas, UMNO should avoid attacking one another - Ismail Sabri](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-10/51665911172_IsmailSabriUMNO.jpg)
Pas, UMNO should avoid attacking one another - Ismail Sabri
Pas and UMNO should avoid insulting or hurling attacks against one another, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Sun Oct 16 2022
![Cops seek Twitter user 'zulisfine' to assist in probe into insulting remark Cops seek Twitter user 'zulisfine' to assist in probe into insulting remark](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-05/81652832136_MohamadFakhrudinAb.jpg)
Cops seek Twitter user 'zulisfine' to assist in probe into insulting remark
The owner of the Twitter account 'zulisfine' has been urged to come forward to assist in the probe into a viral statement that allegedly insulted members of the PDRM.
Sun Aug 21 2022
![Man arrested for allegedly insulting Islam Man arrested for allegedly insulting Islam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/71658043033_SiBuruk.jpg)
Man arrested for allegedly insulting Islam
The police have arrested a 39-year-old man for allegedly insulting Islam on social media.
Sun Jul 17 2022
![Yadim to form cyber squad to respond to insulting remarks, comments about Islam Yadim to form cyber squad to respond to insulting remarks, comments about Islam](https://resizer-awani.eco.astro.com.my/tr:w-177,h-100,q-100,f-auto/https://img.astroawani.com/2022-07/61657873547_TBNASRUDIN.jpg)
Yadim to form cyber squad to respond to insulting remarks, comments about Islam
Yadim will form a cyber squad who will respond and offer explanations to netizens who are insulting or ridiculing Islam in their remarks and comments on social media.
Fri Jul 15 2022