Papagomo charged with sedition against King
Blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris was charged with posting seditious publication against His Majesty Sultan Ibrahim on his X account.
Thu May 02 2024
Chegu Bard pleads not guilty to making sedition remarks
The offending post was about a alleged casino project in Forest City which PM Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has since denied.
Tue Apr 30 2024
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
Kedah MB's sedition case transferred to Shah Alam High Court
Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor today succeeded in his bid to transfer his case, involving two sedition charges, from the Selayang Sessions Court to the High Court here.
Thu Feb 01 2024
Sanusi moves to transfer sedition trial to High Court, prosecution objects
Datuk Masri Mohd Daud said the case did not involve difficult or complex legal issues as claimed by Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor.
Wed Jan 24 2024
Prosecution objects to Muhammad Sanusi’s application to postpone hearing
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.
Thu Jan 18 2024
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
Public prosecutor has right to initiate and discontinue criminal charges - AG
The role of the AG as the Public Prosecutor is well established and protected under Article 145 of the Federal Constitution.
Mon Jan 15 2024
Hong Kong court rejects bid to drop sedition charge against Jimmy Lai
Lai, 76, the founder of now-shuttered pro-democracy newspaper Apple Daily, was charged with conspiracy to publish seditious publications under a colonial-era sedition law.
Fri Dec 22 2023
Malaysia police arrest man over statements backing diplomatic ties with Israel
The investigation is being carried out under the sedition act, communications and multimedia act, and the penal code, police said.
Thu Dec 07 2023
Sedition Act, Communications and Multimedia Act sufficient to address 3R issue
Aaron Ago Dagang said it is enough to strengthen the enforcement of the existing laws.
Tue Nov 07 2023
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
Unity gov't will not tolerate acts to incite the people - PM
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said the people must reject parties that only play up politics of hatred and extremism.
Mon Sep 04 2023
Police record statement from Dr Mahathir
The statement was recorded to assist in the investigation on disparaging remarks made against the Royal Institution as published on June 6.
Wed Aug 30 2023
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