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Citizens Arrested For Criticising Kedah MB

Ding Jo-Ann, Adviser, Centre for Independent Journalism

13-Aug-21 17:00

Citizens Arrested For Criticising Kedah MB

Four people have been arrested over comments they made that allegedly insulted Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor on social media. We look at the circumstances of their arrests, and why it's important for citizens to be able to criticise public officials.

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Produced by: Loo Juosie, Alia Zefri

Presented by: Sharmilla Ganesan, Lee Chwi Lynn


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Categories:  PoliticsSocial Issueslaw & legal matters

Tags:  Evening EditionSocial IssuesFreedom of ExpressionSocial MediaCommunications and Multimedia Act





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