World bodies: Sedition use 'clear crackdown'

comments     Published     Updated

An international human rights watchdog said the government's use of the Sedition Act is "fostering a climate of repression in Malaysia".

 

"The use of the law - increasingly against individuals simply expressing political, religious and other views - is creating a chilling effect on freedom of expression in the country.

For the rest of this story and more, subscribe for only RM150 a year. If you're already a subscriber, please sign in.

Sign in Subscribe now


Malaysiakini
news and views that matter


Sign In