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COMMENT | Going after comedians is a rotten joke

COMMENT | Going after comedians is a rotten joke

There is no necessity to wield a sledgehammer to kill a fly.

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Comedian arrested for sedition: Cops only get one day remand

Comedian arrested for sedition: Cops only get one day remand

Rizal Van Geyzal is expected to be released at 6.30pm today, his lawyer says.

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Aug 16 verdict on appeal to reinstate sedition suit against Hadi

Aug 16 verdict on appeal to reinstate sedition suit against Hadi

Hadi has claimed that the lawsuit was an abuse of court process.

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Blogger defiant after cops issue 'wanted' notice over 'sedition'

Blogger defiant after cops issue 'wanted' notice over 'sedition'

Hussein Abd Hamid says he will not be silenced.

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Chimpanzee drawing: Fahmi set for release this evening - lawyer

Chimpanzee drawing: Fahmi set for release this evening - lawyer

Artist detained overnight in Dang Wangi police station.

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Fahmi arrested for sedition over 'sultan' Mojo Jojo artwork

Fahmi arrested for sedition over 'sultan' Mojo Jojo artwork

Police also seized a phone and sim card from Fahmi, says lawyer.

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Three days remand for DAP Paloh member under sedition probe

Three days remand for DAP Paloh member under sedition probe

This is over Facebook post made during Johor polls.

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Allow royalty to join politics officially so they can be criticised - Mahfuz

Allow royalty to join politics officially so they can be criticised - Mahfuz

He says royal members with political inclinations cannot be criticised currently.

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'Colonial wine from new, authoritarian bottles' - HK retools sedition law

'Colonial wine from new, authoritarian bottles' - HK retools sedition law

Charge of sedition stems from colonial-era laws.

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No further action for Fahmi Reza's #dengkike sedition case

No further action for Fahmi Reza's #dengkike sedition case

This is over a satirical artwork using the queen's image.

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Housewife fined RM10k for insulting king, royal institution

Housewife fined RM10k for insulting king, royal institution

The fine is also in default of six months' jail.

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LETTER | Don't share racist and seditious content, report them

LETTER | Don't share racist and seditious content, report them

Spreading such videos is just as bad as creating them.

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Children's tales of sheep and wolves incite sedition, HK police say

Children's tales of sheep and wolves incite sedition, HK police say

They say the books aimed at inciting hatred towards the city's govt amongst youngsters.

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Oct 1 hearing for preacher's appeal in sedition case

Oct 1 hearing for preacher's appeal in sedition case

Wan Ji Wan Hussin is looking to reduce his one-year jail sentence over a 2014 sedition case.

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Hamzah: Cops to probe Kit Siang statement on Islamic countries coping with Covid-19

Hamzah: Cops to probe Kit Siang statement on Islamic countries coping with Covid-19

The home minister says the DAP veteran's statement could be seditious.

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YOURSAY | Going after imagined demons while real criminals roam free

YOURSAY | Going after imagined demons while real criminals roam free

‘The police must enforce the law but N Ganesparan is merely the tip of the iceberg.’

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Police detain activist Aiman after questioning over tweet

Police detain activist Aiman after questioning over tweet

He has been arrested to assist investigations under Sedition Act, says lawyer.

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Rights group calls for sedition charge against Iswardy to be dropped

Rights group calls for sedition charge against Iswardy to be dropped

PKR man's case is first known to be charged under Sedition Act this year, says 'Article 19' group.

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PKR member pleads not guilty to insulting king

PKR member pleads not guilty to insulting king

Iswardy Morni has been charged with the offence under the Sedition Act.

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COMMENT | Sedition probe against Fahmi Reza result of broken Harapan promise

COMMENT | Sedition probe against Fahmi Reza result of broken Harapan promise

As always, blame-shifting and deflection will define how Harapan handles issues like these.

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Lawyer confirms Fahmi Reza's release

Lawyer confirms Fahmi Reza's release

UPDATED 7.19PM | Police apply for a four-day remand but this is rejected by magistrate Nitya Ravindran.

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Artist-activist remanded for a day, group gathers in solidarity

Artist-activist remanded for a day, group gathers in solidarity

UPDATED 12.08PM | 'We are optimistic he will be released on police bail...no later than 5 or 6pm today,' his lawyer says.

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Fahmi Reza detained overnight for alleged sedition

Fahmi Reza detained overnight for alleged sedition

UPDATED 9.30PM | Lawyer alleges cops damaged front door to arrest the artist-activist.

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Police reports filed against Dr M over 'Malays and rulers' remark

Police reports filed against Dr M over 'Malays and rulers' remark

NGOs claim his remarks were seditious and fraudulent.

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