On Friday, March 12, 2021, the Perikatan Nasional government enacted Emergency (Essential Powers) (No. 2) Ordinance 2021 (the ‘Ordinance’) using powers conferred by the January 2021 Emergency Proclamation. The Ordinance… Continue reading "[Joint-Statement] Anachronistic and and Anti-democratic Malaysia Anti-Fake News Ordinance must be repealed"
Muhammad Hafiz Rayyan, is a 24-year-old, Malaysian netizen, who has been vocal about his criticism against PM Najib and the current government on his Twitter account @hafizrayyan. He has more… Continue reading "Hafiz Rayyan case"
The first anti-hoax legislation in the world, Akta AntiBerita Tidak Benar 2018 (Akta 803), was officially enforced on April 11, 2018. It is informed through the website of the General… Continue reading "Malaysia Officially Enforce Anti-Fake News Legislation Akta 803"
The Malaysia Anti-Fake News Bill 2018 was passed in the policy stage in the Dewan Rakyat on April 2, 2018 following a bloc vote, following days of heated debate. The… Continue reading "The Malaysia Anti-Fake News Bill Restrict Freedom of Speech"
Lena Hendry is a Programme Coordinator for Pusat KOMAS, a human rights organisation which works to empower indigenous peoples, urban poor, workers, and civil society organisations through the use of… Continue reading "Lena Hendry case"