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Is Satire A Crime?

Norman Goh, Independent Journalist | New Sin Yew, Lawyer

26-Apr-21 09:30

Is Satire A Crime?

Political artist Fahmi Reza was arrested on Friday for investigation under the Sedition Act and the Communications & Multimedia Act. We discuss the facts of the case and the problems with regulating free speech in Malaysia’s legal framework.

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Produced by: Shazana Mokhtar

Presented by: Shazana Mokhtar


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Categories:  Politics,  Social Issues,  law & legal matters,  Investments,  Visual Arts

Tags:  fahmi reza,  sedition act,  satire,  crime,  free speech, 


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